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Nokia 2007 net sales of EUR 51.1 billion, EPS of EUR 1.83 (EUR 1.44 excluding special items) Q4 2007 estimated device market share reached 40%, with significantly increased margins and quarterly operating cash flow of EUR 2.7 billion Nokia Board of Directors will propose a dividend of EUR 0.53 per share for 2007 (EUR 0.43 per share for 2006)
All reported Q4 and 2007 figures are unaudited and can be found in the tables on pages 8-10 and 18-23 * As of April 1, 2007, Nokia results include those of Nokia Siemens Networks on a fully consolidated basis. Nokia Siemens Networks, a company jointly owned by Nokia and Siemens, is comprised of Nokia's former Networks business group and Siemens' carrier-related operations for fixed and mobile networks. Accordingly, the results of the Nokia Group and Nokia Siemens Networks for the fourth quarter 2007 and full year 2007 are not directly comparable to results for the fourth quarter 2006 and the full year 2006, respectively. Nokia's fourth quarter 2006 and full year 2006 results included Nokia's former Networks business group only. SPECIAL ITEMS** Fourth quarter 2007 special items - EUR 119 million restructuring charge and other one time items in Nokia Siemens Networks (impacting Nokia Siemens Networks operating profit) - EUR 53 million gain on sale of real estate (impacting Nokia Siemens Networks operating profit) - EUR 53 million gain on a business transfer (impacting Group Common Functions) - Excluding special items, diluted EPS was EUR 0.47 ** 2007 special items - EUR 1 879 million non-taxable gain on formation of Nokia Siemens Networks (impacting Group Common Functions operating profit) - EUR 1 110 million restructuring charges and other one time items in Nokia Siemens Networks (impacting Nokia Siemens Networks operating profit) - EUR 75 million gain on sale of real estate (impacting Common Group Functions) - EUR 53 million gain on sale of real estate (impacting Nokia Siemens Networks operating loss) - EUR 53 million gain on a business transfer (impacting Group Common Functionst) - EUR 23 million Nokia Siemens Networks related other costs (impacting Group Common Functions) - EUR 32 million restructuring charges (EUR 17 million impacting Enterprise Solutions operating profit, EUR 10 million impacting Mobile Phones operating profit, EUR 3 million impacting Multimedia operating profit, and EUR 2 million included in Common Group Expenses). - EUR 25 million charge related to restructuring of a subsidiary company (impacting Mobile Phones operating profit) - EUR 12 million charge for Nokia Siemens Networks related to incremental costs expensed during the first quarter (impacting Nokia Siemens Networks operating loss) - Excluding special items, diluted EPS was EUR 1.44 ** Fourth quarter 2006 special items - EUR 39 million Nokia Siemens Networks related incremental costs expensed during the fourth quarter (impacting Networks operating profit) - EUR 84 million tax refund (included in taxes) - Excluding special items, diluted EPS was EUR 0.30 ** 2006 special items - EUR 128 million of charges primarily related to the restructuring of the CDMA business and associated asset write-downs (impacting Mobile Phones operating profit) - EUR 276 million gain representing Nokia's share of the proceeds from the Telsim sale (impacting Networks operating profit) - EUR 14 million initial restructuring charge for the CDMA business in Mobile Phones - EUR 8 million restructuring charge in Enterprise Solutions - EUR 39 million Nokia Siemens Networks related incremental costs expensed during the fourth quarter (impacting Networks operating profit) - EUR 84 million tax refunds (included in taxes) - Excluding special items, diluted EPS was EUR 1.02 *** Important note to Nokia Siemens Networks Q4 2007and full year 2007 operating profit and Nokia EPS, both including and excluding special items: In addition to the 'special items' listed above, Nokia Siemens Networks reported operating profit also included EUR 129 million (Q4) and EUR 570 million (2007) intangible asset amortization and other Purchase Price Accounting related items. FOURTH QUARTER 2007 HIGHLIGHTS
OLLI-PEKKA KALLASVUO, NOKIA CEO: "Nokia's excellent fourth quarter contributed to a year of high growth and increased profitability for the company, while our industry leading product portfolio drove our device business to an estimated 40% market share in the fourth quarter. At the same time we again increased our quarterly device margins, allowing Nokia to continue to invest for innovation and growth. It was a year of important strategic initiatives by Nokia, with Nokia Siemens Networks starting operations, our internet services effort taking shape around Ovi, and the announcement of the pending acquisition of NAVTEQ. Facing a market that remains intensely competitive, we are continuing to improve our leading device portfolio as well as execution at Nokia Siemens Networks. With this we believe Nokia is well positioned for growth in 2008." INDUSTRY AND NOKIA OUTLOOK FOR THE FIRST QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2008
FOURTH QUARTER 2007 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS As of April 1, 2007, Nokia results include those of Nokia Siemens Networks on a fully consolidated basis. Nokia Siemens Networks, a company jointly owned by Nokia and Siemens, is comprised of Nokia's former Networks business group and Siemens' carrier-related operations for fixed and mobile networks. Accordingly, the results of the Nokia Group and Nokia Siemens Networks for the fourth quarter 2007and full year 2007 are not directly comparable to results for the fourth quarter 2006 and the full year 2006, respectively. Nokia's fourth quarter 2006 and full year 2006 results included Nokia's former Networks business group only. Nokia GroupNokia's fourth quarter 2007 net sales increased 34% to EUR 15.7 billion, compared to EUR 11.7 billion in the fourth quarter 2006. At constant currency, group net sales would have been up 40% year on year. Nokia's fourth quarter 2007 operating profit increased 64% to EUR 2.5 billion (including the EUR 13 million net negative impact of special items), compared to EUR 1.5 billion in the fourth quarter 2006 (including a negative special item of EUR 39 million). The special items for the fourth quarter 2007 included a EUR 119 million restructuring charge and other one-time items in Nokia Siemens Networks, a EUR 53 million gain on sale of real estate in Nokia Siemens Networks, and a EUR 53 million gain on a business transfer in Group Common Functions. Nokia's fourth quarter 2007 operating margin was 15.9% (13.0%), including the EUR 13 million net negative impact of the special items. Excluding the special items, Nokia's fourth quarter 2007 operating margin was 16.0% (12.6%). Operating cash flow for the fourth quarter 2007 was EUR 2.7 billion, compared to EUR 1.7 billion for the fourth quarter 2006. As of December 31, 2007, our net debt-to-equity ratio (gearing) was -61% (-68% as of December 31, 2006). Mobile devicesThe combined mobile device volume of our Mobile Phones, Multimedia and Enterprise Solutions business groups for the fourth quarter 2007 was a record 133.5 million units, up 20% sequentially and 27% year on year. Overall industry volumes for the fourth quarter 2007 reached an estimated 336 million units, up 17% sequentially and 16% year on year. In converged devices, according to Nokia estimates, the total industry volume reached approximately 40.1 million units for the fourth quarter 2007, compared to an estimated 22.1 million units in the fourth quarter 2006. Nokia's own converged device volumes for the fourth quarter 2007 grew to 18.8 million units, compared to 11.1 million units in the fourth quarter 2006. Nokia shipped well over 11 million Nokia Nseries devices and over 2 million Nokia Eseries devices during the fourth quarter 2007. The following chart sets out, by geographic area, Nokia's mobile device volumes for the periods indicated, and provides year on year and sequential growth rates.
NOKIA MOBILE DEVICE VOLUME BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA
Based on our preliminary market estimate, Nokia's market share for the fourth quarter 2007 was 40%, compared with 39% in the third quarter 2007 and 36% in the fourth quarter 2006. On a year on year basis, Nokia gained market share in every region except North America and Latin America, where market share declined. On a sequential basis, Nokia's market share increased substantially in Middle East & Africa, with modest gains in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. This was partially offset by a market share decline in North America, as well as a slight decline in China. Nokia's device volumes for the fourth quarter 2007 continued to be somewhat constrained by component shortages, linked to the high demand for Nokia products and seasonal industry growth in the fourth quarter. These component constraints have started to ease in the first quarter 2008, as we work with our suppliers to get the necessary supply to match the demand for our products. Nokia's average selling price (ASP) in the fourth quarter 2007 was EUR 83, down from EUR 89 in the fourth quarter 2006 and up from EUR 82 in the third quarter 2007. The lower year on year ASP in the fourth quarter 2007 was primarily the result of the negative effect of a significantly higher proportion of entry level device sales and the weaker US dollar on Nokia net sales. The slight sequential increase in ASP in the fourth quarter 2007 reflected a greater percentage of sales of recently launched mid and high end devices, which offset continued robust sales from the entry-level segment. Mobile Phones Mobile Phones operating profit grew 48% to EUR 1.9 billion, compared with EUR 1.3 billion in the fourth quarter 2006, with an operating margin of 25.0% (17.8%). The increase in operating profit for the fourth quarter 2007 was driven primarily by an improved gross margin, compared to the fourth quarter 2006. The increase in Mobile Phones gross margin was primarily due to newer and more profitable devices shipping in volumes, especially in the mid-range. Multimedia Multimedia fourth quarter operating profit grew 106% to EUR 670 million, compared with EUR 326 million in the fourth quarter 2006, with an operating margin of 22.1% (15.3%). Operating profit growth in the fourth quarter 2007 compared to the fourth quarter 2006 was driven by strong net sales growth, increased gross margins from a solid product portfolio and improved operating expense control. Enterprise Solutions In the fourth quarter 2007, Enterprise Solutions operating profit was EUR 118 million, compared with an operating loss of EUR 64 million in the fourth quarter 2006, with an operating margin of 17.6% (-21.0%). The significantly improved operating performance for the fourth quarter 2007 reflected strong net sales growth, especially in devices, and significantly improved operating expense control compared to the fourth quarter 2006. Nokia Siemens Networks The following chart sets out Nokia Siemens Networks net sales for the periods indicated and sequential growth rates by geographic area. NOKIA SIEMENS NETWORKS NET SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA
Nokia Siemens Networks fourth quarter operating profit was EUR 0 million. Nokia Siemens Networks operating margin of 0% improved sequentially from -3.3% in the third quarter 2007. The reported fourth quarter 2007 operating profit included a charge of EUR 119 million related to Nokia Siemens Networks restructuring costs and other one time items and a gain on sale of real estate of EUR 53 million. The operating profit for the fourth quarter 2007, excluding these special items, was EUR 66 million, with an operating margin of 1.4%. The operating profit in the fourth quarter 2007 also included EUR 129 million for intangible asset amortization and other Purchase Price Accounting related items. Fourth quarter 2007 operating margin was 4.3%, excluding both the special items and the Purchase Price Accounting related items. Third quarter 2007 operating margin was -1.0% excluding special items, and was 3.0%, excluding both the special items and the Purchase Price Accounting related items. The main factor for the sequential improvement in the margin in the fourth quarter 2007 was the higher sequential net sales, driving lower operating expenses as a percent of net sales. FOURTH QUARTER 2007 OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS Nokia
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For more information on the operating highlights mentioned above, please refer to related press announcements, which can be accessed at the following link: http://www.nokia.com/press and http://www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/press. NOKIA IN THE FOURTH QUARTER 2007(International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) comparisons given to the fourth quarter 2006 results, unless otherwise indicated.) As of April 1, 2007, Nokia results include those of Nokia Siemens Networks on a fully consolidated basis. Nokia Siemens Networks, a company jointly owned by Nokia and Siemens, is comprised of Nokia's former Networks business group and Siemens' carrier-related operations for fixed and mobile networks. Accordingly, the results of the Nokia Group and Nokia Siemens Networks for the fourth quarter 2007 and full year 2007 are not directly comparable to results for the fourth quarter 2006 and the full year 2006, respectively. Nokia's fourth quarter 2006 and full year 2006 results included Nokia's former Networks business group only. Nokia's net sales increased 34% to EUR 15.7 billion (EUR 11.7 billion). Net sales of Mobile Phones increased 5% to EUR 7.4 billion (EUR 7.1 billion). Net sales of Multimedia increased 42% to EUR 3.0 billion (EUR 2.1 billion). Net sales of Enterprise Solutions increased 120% to EUR 670 million (EUR 305 million). Net sales of Nokia Siemens Networks were EUR 4.6 billion. Operating profit increased 64% to EUR 2.5 billion (EUR 1.5 billion), representing an operating margin of 15.9% (13.0%). Operating profit in Mobile Phones increased 48% to EUR 1.9 billion (EUR 1.3 billion), representing an operating margin of 25.0% (17.8%). Operating profit in Multimedia increased 106% to EUR 670 million (EUR 326 million), representing an operating margin of 22.1% (15.3%). Enterprise Solutions reported an operating profit of EUR 118 million (operating loss of EUR 64 million). Operating profit in Nokia Siemens Networks was EUR 0 million, representing an operating margin of 0%. Group Common Functions expenses totaled EUR 154 million (EUR 129 million). Financial income was EUR 64 million (EUR 44 million). Profit before tax and minority interests was EUR 2 573 million (EUR 1 568 million). Net profit totaled EUR 1 835 million (EUR 1 273 million). Earnings per share increased to EUR 0.48 (basic) and to EUR 0.47 (diluted), compared to EUR 0.32 (basic) and EUR 0.32 (diluted) in the fourth quarter 2006. Earnings per share, excluding special items, increased to EUR 0.47 (diluted), compared to EUR 0.30 (diluted) in the fourth quarter 2006. NOKIA IN JANUARY - DECEMBER 2007(Comparisons are given to 2006 results, unless otherwise indicated.) As of April 1, 2007, Nokia results include those of Nokia Siemens Networks on a fully consolidated basis. Nokia Siemens Networks, a company jointly owned by Nokia and Siemens, is comprised of Nokia's former Networks business group and Siemens' carrier-related operations for fixed and mobile networks. Accordingly, the results of the Nokia Group and Nokia Siemens Networks for 2007 are not directly comparable to results for 2006. Nokia's 2006 results included Nokia's former Networks business group only. NOKIA GROUP For 2007, Nokia's net sales increased 24% to EUR 51.1 billion, compared to EUR 41.1 billion in 2006. At constant currency, group net sales would have grown 28% in 2007. In 2007, Europe accounted for 39% of Nokia's net sales (38%), Asia-Pacific 22% (20%), China 12% (13%), North America 5% (7%), Latin America 8% (9%), and Middle East & Africa 14% (13%). The 10 markets in which Nokia generated the greatest net sales in 2007 were, in descending order of magnitude, China, India, Germany, the UK, the US, Russia, Spain, Italy, Indonesia and Brazil, together representing approximately 50% of total net sales in 2007. In comparison, the 10 markets in which Nokia generated the greatest net sales in 2006 were China, the US, India, the UK, Germany, Russia, Italy, Spain, Indonesia and Brazil, together representing approximately 51% of total net sales in 2006. Nokia's gross margin in 2007 was 33.9%, compared to 32.5% in 2006. This improvement in Nokia's gross margin primarily reflected an improving device portfolio across the range, especially in the Mobile Phones business group. The improved gross margin from the device business was partly off-set by a weaker gross margin in Nokia Siemens Networks, compared to the gross margin in Nokia's Networks business group in 2006. The 2007 results of Nokia Siemens Networks are not directly comparable to 2006, as the first quarter 2007 and full year 2006 included Nokia's former Networks business group only. Nokia's operating profit for 2007 increased 46% to EUR 8.0 billion, including net positive special items of EUR 858 million (operating profit of EUR 5.5 billion in 2006, including net positive special items of EUR 171 million), representing a 2007 operating margin of 15.6% (13.3%). Operating profit in Mobile Phones increased 33% to EUR 5.4 billion (operating profit of EUR 4.1 billion in 2006), representing a 2007 operating margin of 21.7% (16.6%). Operating profit in Multimedia increased to EUR 2.2 billion (operating profit of EUR 1.3 billion in 2006), representing a 2007 operating margin of 21.2% (16.7%). Enterprise Solutions operating profit was EUR 267 million (operating loss of EUR 258 million in 2006), representing a 2007 operating margin of 12.9% (-25.0%). Nokia Siemens Networks had an operating loss of EUR 1.3 billion, including net negative special items of EUR 1 069 million, representing an operating margin of -9.8%. Research and development expenses were EUR 5.6 billion in 2007, up 45% from EUR 3.9 billion in 2006. The increase in research and development spending was primarily due to the formation of Nokia Siemens Networks, which added Siemens' carrier-related operations and associated research and development expenses. Research and development expenses for 2007 also included special items of EUR 439 million. Research and development expenses have been higher as a percent of sales for both Nokia's former Networks business group and Nokia Siemens Networks than for the Nokia Group. Research and development costs represented 11.1% of Nokia Group net sales in 2007, up from 9.5% in 2006. Research and development expenses for the device business represented 6.6% of its net sales in 2007, down from 7.1% in 2006, reflecting continued efforts to gain efficiencies in our investments. As of December 31, 2007, Nokia employed 30 415 people in research and development, representing approximately 27% of the group's total workforce, and had a strong research and development presence in 10 countries. In 2007, Nokia selling and marketing expenses were EUR 4.4 billion, up 32% from EUR 3.3 billion in 2006, reflecting increased selling and marketing spend in all business groups to support new product introductions and the higher level of overall Nokia net sales. The increased selling and marketing expense also was impacted by the formation of Nokia Siemens Networks, which added Siemens' carrier-related operations and associated selling and marketing expenses. Nokia selling and marketing expenses for 2007 also included special items of EUR 149 million. Selling and marketing expenses have been higher as a percent of sales for both Nokia's former Networks business group and Nokia Siemens Networks than for the Nokia Group. Selling and marketing expenses for the Nokia Group represented 8.6% of its net sales in 2007, up from 8.1% in 2006. Selling and marketing expenses for the device business represented 7.5% of its net sales in 2007, down from 7.9% in 2006, reflecting continued efforts to gain efficiencies in our investments. Administrative and general expenses were EUR 1.2 billion in 2007, compared to EUR 0.7 billion in 2006. Administrative and general expenses were equal to 2.3% of net sales in 2007 (1.6%). Administrative and general expenses for 2007 also included special items of EUR 146 million. Group Common Functions operating profit totaled EUR 1 362 million in 2007 (Group Common Functions expenses totaled EUR 481 million in 2006), including a EUR 1 879 million non-taxable gain on the formation of Nokia Siemens Networks, EUR 75 million real estate gains and a EUR 53 million gain on a business transfer. Net financial income was EUR 239 million in 2007 (EUR 207 million). Profit before tax and minority interests was EUR 8 268 million (EUR 5 723 million). Net profit totaled EUR 7 205 million (EUR 4 306 million). Earnings per share increased to EUR 1.85 (basic) and EUR 1.83 (diluted), compared to EUR 1.06 (basic) and EUR 1.05 (diluted) in 2006. Operating cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2007 was EUR 7.9 billion (EUR 4.5 billion) and total combined cash and other liquid assets were EUR 11.8 billion (EUR 8.5 billion). As of December 31, 2007, our net debt-to-equity ratio (gearing) was -61% (-68% as of December 31, 2006). In 2007, capital expenditure amounted to EUR 715 million (EUR 650 million). Mobile devices In our Mobile Phones, Multimedia and Enterprise Solutions business groups, combined mobile device volumes were up 26% in 2007, compared to 2006, reaching 437 million units - a new annual volume record for Nokia. Market volume for the same period was estimated at 1.14 billion units, an increase of 16%. Based on our preliminary market estimate, Nokia's market share grew to 38% in 2007, compared to 36% in 2006. In converged devices, according to Nokia estimates, the total industry volume reached approximately 122 million units in 2007, compared to an estimated 80 million units in 2006. Nokia's own converged device volumes in 2007 grew to 60.5 million units, compared to 39.0 million units in 2006. In 2007, Nokia was the world's largest manufacturer of cameras and music enabled devices, selling approximately 200 million camera devices and approximately 146 million music enabled devices. Nokia shipped approximately 38 million Nokia Nseries devices and approximately 7 million Nokia Eseries devices during 2007. The following chart sets out, by geographic area, Nokia's mobile device volumes for the periods indicated, and provides year on year growth rates. NOKIA MOBILE DEVICE VOLUME BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA
We estimate Nokia was the market leader in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, as well as in some of the fastest growing markets of the world, including China, Middle East & Africa, South East Asia-Pacific, and India. During 2007, Nokia gained device market share in all regions except North America and Latin America, where market share declined. In Middle East & Africa, Nokia had excellent market share gains in 2007. Nokia continued to benefit in Middle East & Africa from its brand, broad product portfolio and extensive distribution system. Nokia's significant market share gains in Asia-Pacific were primarily driven by our strong position in the fastest growing markets, such as India. In Asia-Pacific, Nokia continued to benefit from its brand, broad product portfolio and extensive distribution system. In Europe, our market share was up significantly in 2007, increasing in most European markets, including France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain and the United Kingdom. In Europe, Nokia benefited from a strengthened and broad product portfolio. In China, Nokia gained market share in 2007 driven by its firmly established and extensive distribution system, broad product portfolio, brand and strong market share in the entry level. In Latin America, Nokia's 2007 market share was down slightly. Strong share gains in markets such as Brazil were more than offset by a lower market share in Mexico. Nokia's strengths in Latin America continued to be its strong entry-level product portfolio and improving mid-range offering. In North America, Nokia's market share declined in 2007. The lower market share in North America in 2007 was primarily driven by our much lower CDMA device volumes compared to 2006, as we effectively ramped down this business during the year. Nokia's device ASP in 2007 was EUR 86, declining 10% from EUR 96 in 2006. Industry ASPs also declined in 2007. Nokia's lower ASP in 2007 compared to 2006 was primarily the result of a significantly higher proportion of entry level device sales where the industry growth has been strong and where Nokia has a leading share, and to a lesser extent by the negative effect of the weaker US dollar on Nokia net sales. Mobile Phones In the Mobile Phones business group, net sales in 2007 increased 1% to EUR 25.1 billion, compared to EUR 24.8 billion in 2006. At constant currency, Mobile Phones net sales would have increased 5% in 2007. Volume growth was strong, especially in the entry level and music optimized devices. Nokia was also able to capture incremental volumes with its strong logistics execution. Volume growth was largely offset by a significant ASP decline. Net sales increased strongest in Middle East & Africa and Asia-Pacific, followed by China. Net sales decreased in North America and, to a lesser extent, in Latin America. Net sales were practically on the same level in Europe. Mobile Phones operating profit in 2007 increased 33% to EUR 5.4 billion (including negative special items of EUR 35 million), compared to EUR 4.1 billion in 2006 (including negative special items of EUR 142 million). The business group's operating margin was 21.7% (16.6%). The increase in operating profit in 2007 was driven primarily by an improved gross margin, compared to 2006. The increase in Mobile Phones gross margin was primarily due to newer and more profitable devices shipping in volume across its range, especially in the mid-range commencing in the second quarter of 2007. Mobile Phones cost of sales was down 5.3% year on year and down 4.6 percentage points as a percent of net sales in 2007. This was driven primarily by a favorable product mix of higher margin products together with our continued and successful efforts to gain cost efficiencies in manufacturing, distribution and sourcing. Multimedia In the Multimedia business group, the net sales in 2007 increased 34% to EUR 10.5 billion, compared to EUR 7.9 billion in 2006. At constant currency, Multimedia net sales would have increased 39% in 2007. Net sales were driven by a robust converged device market supporting sales of Nokia Nseries multimedia computers during the year, led by the Nokia N70, Nokia N73 and Nokia N95. Net sales increased in all regions and were strongest in Latin America and North America, followed by China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Middle East & Africa. Multimedia's operating profit in 2007 increased 69% to EUR 2.2 billion (including negative special items of EUR 3 million), compared to EUR 1.3 billion in 2006. The business group's operating margin was 21.2% (16.7%). The increase in operating profit primarily reflected the increase in net sales, driven by sales of Nseries devices. Multimedia operating expenditure was up 14.3% and was down 3.2 percentage points as a percent of net sales in 2007. Enterprise Solutions In the Enterprise Solutions business group, net sales in 2007 increased 101% to EUR 2.1 billion, compared to EUR 1.0 billion in 2006. At constant currency, Enterprise Solutions net sales would have increased 106% in 2007. Net sales were driven primarily by very strong volume growth in Enterprise Solutions device business, especially from the Nokia E65, compared to 2006. Net sales growth was highest in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe and Middle East & Africa. Net sales declined in China and North America. Enterprise Solutions' operating profit in 2007 increased to EUR 267 million (including negative special items of EUR 17 million), compared to an operating loss of EUR 258 million in 2006 (including negative special items of EUR 8 million). The business group's operating margin was 12.9% (-25.0%). In 2007, the increased operating profit was driven primarily by higher net sales and effective operating expense control. Enterprise Solutions operating expenditure was down 4.0% and was down 35.8 percentage points as a percent of net sales in 2007. Nokia Siemens Networks Nokia Siemens Networks net sales in 2007 were EUR 13.4 billion. The 2007 results of Nokia Siemens Networks include the results of Nokia's former Networks business group for the first quarter 2007 and those of Nokia Siemens Networks from April 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007. The results of Nokia Siemens Networks for 2007 are not directly comparable to the results for 2006 which included Nokia's former Networks business group only. Nokia Siemens Networks had an operating loss in 2007 of EUR 1.3 billion, with an operating margin of -9.8%. The reported 2007 operating loss included a charge of EUR 1 110 million related to Nokia Siemens Networks restructuring costs and other one time items and a gain on sale of real estate of EUR 53 million. The operating loss for 2007, excluding these special items, was EUR 251 million, with an operating margin of -1.9%. The operating loss in 2007 also included EUR 570 million for intangible asset amortization and other Purchase Price Accounting related items. Nokia Siemens Networks operating margin in 2007 was 2.4%, excluding both the special items and the Purchase Price Accounting related items. 2007 OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS Nokia
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In addition, the following devices were announced and began shipping during 2007:
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ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTMENTS On April 1, 2007, Nokia's Networks business group was combined with Siemens' carrier-related operations for fixed and mobile networks to form Nokia Siemens Networks, a company jointly owned by Nokia and Siemens and consolidated by Nokia. On July 24, 2007, Nokia announced that it had acquired substantially all the assets of Twango, a provider of a comprehensive media sharing solution for organizing and sharing photos, videos and other personal media. On August 8, 2007, in connection with Nokia's announcement of introducing a licensing and multisourcing model for its chipset strategy, Nokia also announced that it planned to deepen its collaboration with STMicroelectronics on the licensing and supply of integrated circuit designs and modem technologies for 3G and its evolution. This included a transfer of a part of Nokia's integrated circuit operations to STMicroelectronics, the closing of which was announced on November 5, 2007. On September 18, 2007, Nokia announced the acquisition of Enpocket, a global leader in mobile advertising. The completion of the acquisition was announced on October 8, 2007. On October 1, 2007, Nokia and NAVTEQ Corporation announced a definitive agreement for Nokia to acquire NAVTEQ, a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices, Internet-based mapping applications, and government and business solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, Nokia agreed to pay USD 78 in cash for each share of NAVTEQ including outstanding options for an aggregate purchase price of USD 8.1 billion, or approximately USD 7.7 billion net of NAVTEQ's existing cash balance. The acquisition has been approved by the board of directors of each company and the shareholders of NAVTEQ and is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. On October 23, 2007, Nokia Siemens Networks announced that it would assume control of Vivento Technical Services (VTS), a division of Deutsche Telekom's personnel service provider, Vivento. As part of the deal, approximately 2 000 VTS employees transferred to Nokia Siemens Networks in Germany. On October 25, 2007, Nokia Siemens Networks announced the acquisition of Atrica, which provides a full range of Carrier Ethernet transport solutions to service providers delivering Metro Ethernet services. The completion of the acquisition was announced on January 7, 2008. On December 5, 2007, Nokia announced the completion of the acquisition of Avvenu, a company providing secure remote access and private sharing technology that allows users to access and view PC files remotely. PERSONNELThe average number of employees during January-December 2007 was 100 534. At December 31, 2007, Nokia employed a total of 112 262 people (68 483 people at December 31, 2006). The increase in personnel in 2007 is primarily attributable to the formation of Nokia Siemens Networks. SHARES The total number of Nokia shares on December 31, 2007 was 3 982 811 957. On December 31, 2007 Nokia and its subsidiary companies owned 136 862 005 Nokia shares, representing approximately 3.4% of the total number of Nokia shares and the total voting rights. DIVIDEND Nokia's Board of Directors will propose a dividend of EUR 0.53 per share for 2007. It should be noted that certain statements herein which are not historical facts, including, without limitation, those regarding: A) the timing of product, service and solution deliveries; B) our ability to develop, implement and commercialize new products, services, solutions and technologies; C) expectations regarding market growth, developments and structural changes; D) expectations regarding our mobile device volume growth, market share, prices and margins; E) expectations and targets for our results of operations; F) the outcome of pending and threatened litigation; G) expectations regarding the successful completion of contemplated acquisitions on a timely basis and our ability to achieve set targets upon the completion of such acquisitions; and H) statements preceded by "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "foresee," "target," "estimate," "designed," "plans," "will" or similar expressions are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management's best assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it. Because they involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from the results that we currently expect. Factors that could cause these differences include, but are not limited to: 1) competitiveness of our product portfolio; 2) our ability to identify key market trends and to respond timely and successfully to the needs of our customers; 3) the extent of the growth of the mobile communications industry, as well as the growth and profitability of the new market segments within that industry which we target; 4) the availability of new products and services by network operators and other market participants; 5) our ability to successfully manage costs; 6) the intensity of competition in the mobile communications industry and our ability to maintain or improve our market position and respond successfully to changes in the competitive landscape; 7) the impact of changes in technology and our ability to develop or otherwise acquire complex technologies as required by the market, with full rights needed to use; 8) timely and successful commercialization of complex technologies as new advanced products, services and solutions; 9) our ability to protect the complex technologies, which we or others develop or that we license, from claims that we have infringed third parties' intellectual property rights, as well as our unrestricted use on commercially acceptable terms of certain technologies in our products, services and solution offerings; 10) our ability to protect numerous Nokia patented, standardized, or proprietary technologies from third party infringement or actions to invalidate the intellectual property rights of these technologies; 11) our ability to manage efficiently our manufacturing and logistics, as well as to ensure the quality, safety, security and timely delivery of our products, services and solutions; 12) inventory management risks resulting from shifts in market demand; 13) our ability to source quality components and sub-assemblies without interruption and at acceptable prices; 14) Nokia's and Siemens' ability to successfully integrate the operations, personnel and supporting activities of their respective businesses as a result of the merger of Nokia's networks business and Siemens' carrier-related operations for fixed and mobile networks forming Nokia Siemens Networks; 15) whether, as a result of investigations into alleged violations of law by some current or former employees of Siemens, government authorities or others take actions against Siemens and/or its employees that may involve and affect the carrier-related assets and employees transferred by Siemens to Nokia Siemens Networks, or there may be undetected additional violations that may have occurred prior to the transfer, or ongoing violations that may occur after the transfer, of such assets and employees that could result in additional actions by government authorities; 16) the expense, time, attention and resources of Nokia Siemens Networks and our management to detect, investigate and resolve any situations related to alleged violations of law involving the assets and employees of Siemens carrier-related operations transferred to Nokia Siemens Networks; 17) any impairment of Nokia Siemens Networks customer relationships resulting from the ongoing government investigations involving the Siemens carrier-related operations transferred to Nokia Siemens Networks; 18) developments under large, multi-year contracts or in relation to major customers; 19) general economic conditions globally and, in particular, economic or political turmoil in emerging market countries where we do business; 20) our success in collaboration arrangements relating to development of technologies or new products, services and solutions; 21) the success, financial condition and performance of our collaboration partners, suppliers and customers; 22) any disruption to information technology systems and networks that our operations rely on; 23) exchange rate fluctuations, including, in particular, fluctuations between the euro, which is our reporting currency, and the US dollar, the Chinese yuan, the UK pound sterling and the Japanese yen, as well as certain other currencies; 24) the management of our customer financing exposure; 25) allegations of possible health risks from electromagnetic fields generated by base stations and mobile devices and lawsuits related to them, regardless of merit; 26) unfavorable outcome of litigations; 27) our ability to recruit, retain and develop appropriately skilled employees; and 28) the impact of changes in government policies, laws or regulations; as well as the risk factors specified on pages 12-24 of Nokia's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2006 under "Item 3.D Risk Factors." Other unknown or unpredictable factors or underlying assumptions subsequently proving to be incorrect could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Nokia does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent legally required. Nokia, Helsinki - January 24, 2008 In conjunction with its Q4 and full year 2007 results announcement, Nokia will organize a press conference at Nokia House, Keilalahdentie 4, Espoo, starting at 16:00 Finnish time (CET +1) on January 24, 2008. People wishing to listen to the press conference can call: +358 7180 71870 ID: 30630 PIN: 240108 Media and Investor Contacts: Corporate Communications, tel. +358 7180 34495 or +358 7180 34900 Investor Relations Europe, tel. +358 7180 34289 Investor Relations US, tel. +1 914 368 0555 - Nokia plans to report Q1, Q2 and Q3 2008 results on April 17, July 17, and October 16, 2008 respectively - The Annual General Meeting will be held on May 8, 2008 |