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Elisa Oyj

Quarterly Report Apr 22, 2022

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Interim Report Q1 2022

22 April 2022

ELISA'S INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2022

First quarter 2022 financial highlights

  • Revenue increased by EUR 30m to EUR 511m, mainly due to growth in mobile and digital services as well as equipment sales.
  • Mobile service revenue increased by 6.8 per cent to EUR 224m.
  • EBITDA grew by EUR 7m to EUR 177m.
  • EBIT increased by EUR 9m to EUR 111m.
  • Comparable cash flow increased by EUR 6m to EUR 66m, mainly due to higher EBITDA and lower financial expenses.
  • In Finland, mobile post-paid ARPU increased to EUR 20.8 (20.7 in the previous quarter), and mobile post-paid churn decreased to 17.2 per cent (20.5).
  • During the quarter, post-paid mobile subscriptions increased by 30,300, of which growth in M2M and IoT subscriptions was 30,000.
  • Prepaid subscriptions decreased by 6,200 during the quarter.
  • The number of fixed broadband subscriptions decreased by 6,800 during the quarter.

Key indicators

EUR million 1Q22 1Q21 Δ % 2021
Revenue 511 482 6.2 % 1,998
EBITDA 177 170 4.4 % 697
Comparable EBITDA 177 170 4.4 % 706
EBIT 111 102 9.1 % 431
Comparable EBIT 111 102 9.1 % 439
Profit before tax 108 99 9.2 % 418
Comparable profit before tax 108 99 9.2 % 427
EPS, EUR 0.55 0.51 8.0 % 2.15
Comparable EPS, EUR 0.55 0.51 8.0 % 2.19
Capital expenditure 59 53 11.1 % 265
Net debt 1,176 1,164 1.1 % 1,219
Net debt / EBITDA (1 1.6 1.7 1.7
Gearing ratio, % 91.1 % 92.3 % 101.2 %
Equity ratio, % 40.7 % 41.1 % 39.9 %
Cash flow (2 53 50 6.2 % 322
Comparable cash flow (3 66 60 10.2 % 338

1) (Interest-bearing debt – financial assets) / (four previous quarters' comparable EBITDA). 2) Cash flow before financing activities. 3) 1Q22 excluding EUR 13m share investments and 1Q21 excluding EUR 10m share investments.

Additional key performance indicators are available at elisa.com/investors (Elisa Operational Data.xlsx).

CEO's review:

A good quarter in a challenging environment

Elisa continued its solid development. Revenue increased by 6 per cent from the previous year to EUR 511 million. EBITDA improved by 4 per cent, to EUR 177 million, and earnings per share by 8 per cent, to EUR 0.55. Despite increased geopolitical challenges and ongoing restrictions due to COVID-19, we achieved a strong result in the first quarter.

Russia's war in Ukraine has had no major direct impacts on Elisa; however, the crisis is expected to affect the general economic environment as a result of higher energy prices, challenges in supply chains, etc. These uncertainties may impact Elisa's business.

We continued our strong leadership in 5G: Elisa's coverage extends to 77 per cent of the Finnish population in over 160 municipalities. In February–March, an independent benchmarking study1) compared differences in 5G network coverage between operators. The results show that Elisa's 5G network clearly has better coverage than Telenor/DNA's and Telia's.

The international digital services business progressed well during the quarter. Elisa Polystar acquired FRINX s.r.o, a Slovak telecom network automation software supplier, and their combined offering helps communications service providers comprehensively automate their network management processes in a multivendor telecom network environment.

Sustainability has been part of Elisa's strategy for over ten years, and our updated sustainability goals emphasise the importance of our handprint. Additionally, we focus on transparency and consistency in reporting. Starting from this quarter, we will also be reporting the results of our key sustainability indicators in our Interim Reports. We published our annual assured Sustainability Report, including information in accordance with the EU Taxonomy Regulation. We also published climate-related financial information in accordance with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures in a separate report.

Our mission is a sustainable future through digitalisation. In the first quarter, we announced a ten-year wind power agreement, established our Sustainability Finance Framework, and joined Women4Cyber Finland to increase the employment of women in the Finnish cybersecurity industry.

We will continue to focus strongly on continuous improvement of the customer experience and quality. Increasing productivity, innovating and expanding our digital services internationally and creating value with data, as well as our strong investment capability, continue to lay a solid foundation for competitively creating value in the future.

Veli-Matti Mattila CEO

1) Boftel: Operator comparison 15 February – 11 March 2022

INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2022

This interim report has been prepared in accordance with the IFRS recognition and measurement principles, although not all requirements of the IAS 34 standard have been followed. The information presented in this interim report is unaudited.

Market situation

The competitive environment has been active, especially in 4G subscriptions. The COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact the market situation to some extent. The amount of travel has been very low. On the other hand, the usage of mobile voice and data continued to evolve favourably. Brisk demand for 5G services has also continued due to the wider range of 5G devices and better network coverage. Also, current geopolitical situation has increased the demand for cybersecurity services. Competition in the fixed broadband market has continued to be intense in multi-dwelling units, and the number and usage of traditional fixed network subscriptions is decreasing.

The markets for IT and IPTV entertainment services have continued to develop favourably, while demand for other digital services is also growing.

EUR million 1Q22 1Q21 Δ % 2021
Revenue 511 482 6.2 % 1,998
EBITDA 177 170 4.4 % 697
EBITDA-% 34.6 % 35.2 % 34.9 %
Comparable EBITDA 177 170 4.4 % 706
Comparable EBITDA-% 34.6 % 35.2 % 35.3 %
EBIT 111 102 9.1 % 431
EBIT-% 21.8 % 21.2 % 21.6 %
Comparable EBIT 111 102 9.1 % 439
Comparable EBIT-% 21.8 % 21.2 % 22.0 %
Return on equity, % 30.1 % 29.2 % 28.8 %

Revenue, earnings and financial position

Revenue increased by 6 per cent, mostly due to growth in mobile, fixed and digital services, as well as equipment sales. A decrease in usage and subscriptions of traditional fixed (PSTN) telecom services, as well as a decrease in interconnection and roaming, affected revenue negatively. EBITDA increased by 4 per cent. Efficiency improvements and revenue growth impacted EBITDA positively. EBIT grew by 9 per cent.

Net financial income and expenses were EUR -3 million (-3). Income taxes in the income statement amounted to EUR -20 million (-18). Net profit was EUR 88 million (82), and earnings per share were EUR 0.55 (0.51).

Financial position

EUR million 1Q22 1Q21 Δ % 2021
Net debt 1,176 1,164 1.1 % 1,219
Net debt / EBITDA1) 1.6 1.7 1.7
Gearing ratio, % 91.1 % 92.3 % 101.2 %
Equity ratio, % 40.7 % 41.1 % 39.9 %
Cash flow 2) 53 50 6.2 % 322
Comparable cash flow (3 66 60 10.2 % 338

1) (Interest-bearing debt – financial assets) / (four previous quarters' comparable EBITDA). 2) Cash flow after financing activities. 3) 1Q22 excluding EUR 13m share investments and 1Q21 excluding EUR 10m share investments

Net debt increased by EUR 13 million to EUR 1,176 million. Comparable cash flow after investments increased by 10 per cent to EUR 66 million (60). Cash flow was positively affected by increased EBITDA, and lower interest paid and licence fee instalments, while it was negatively affected by a change in net working capital.

The financial position and liquidity are strong. Cash and undrawn committed credit lines totalled EUR 601 million at the end of the quarter.

Changes in corporate structure

Elisa Polystar has acquired FRINX s.r.o, a Slovak telecom network automation software supplier. FRINX products and software will complement Elisa Polystar's zero-touch automation and analytics offering, which helps communications service providers (CSPs) to comprehensively automate their network management processes in a multivendor telecom network environment.

EUR million 1Q22 1Q21(1 Δ % 2021(1 Revenue 313 299 4.4 % 1,243 EBITDA 121 118 2.9 % 476 EBITDA-% 38.8 % 39.4 % 38.3 % Comparable EBITDA 121 118 2.9 % 479 Comparable EBITDA-% 38.8 % 39.4 % 38.5 % EBIT 78 74 4.6 % 302 EBIT-% 24.8 % 24.8 % 24.3 % Comparable EBIT 78 74 4.6 % 305 Comparable EBIT-% 24.8 % 24.8 % 24.5 % CAPEX 38 32 18.5 % 169

Consumer Customers business

1) Allocation rules between segments have been specified in 2022 and the figures for the comparison year have been updated.

Revenue increased by 4 per cent. Revenue was positively affected by growth in mobile and digital services, as well as in equipment sales. Interconnection and roaming, as well as a decrease in usage and subscriptions of traditional fixed telecom services, affected revenue negatively. EBITDA increased by 3 per cent, mainly due to revenue growth and efficiency improvements.

Corporate Customers business

EUR million 1Q22 1Q21(1 Δ % 2021(1
Revenue 199 182 9.1 % 755
EBITDA 56 52 7.9 % 221
EBITDA-% 28.1 % 28.4 % 29.3 %
Comparable EBITDA 56 52 7.9 % 227
Comparable EBITDA-% 28.1 % 28.4 % 30.0 %
EBIT 34 28 21.2 % 129
EBIT-% 17.0 % 15.3 % 17.0 %
Comparable EBIT 34 28 21.2 % 134
Comparable EBIT-% 17.0 % 15.3 % 17.8 %
CAPEX 20 20 -0.6 % 96

1) Allocation rules between segments have been specified in 2022 and the figures for the comparison year have been updated.

Revenue grew by 9 per cent. Revenue was positively affected by growth in mobile and digital services as well as equipment sales. Decreases in traditional fixed services as well as interconnection and roaming affected revenue negatively. EBITDA increased by 8 per cent, mainly due to revenue growth and efficiency improvements.

Investments

EUR million 1Q22 1Q21 2021
Capital expenditure, of which 59 53 265
Consumer Customers 38 32 169
Corporate Customers 20 20 96
Shares and business acquisitions 14 10 28
Total investments 73 63 293
Leases 8 4 18
Capital expenditure excluding leases and business
acquisitions 50 48 247
Capital expenditure as % of revenue 10 10 12

The main capital expenditures related to the capacity and coverage increases in 5G networks, as well as to other network and IT investments.

Personnel

In January–March, the average number of personnel at Elisa was 5,378 (5,347). Employee expenses totalled EUR 100 million (94). Personnel by segment at the end of the period:

1Q22 1Q21 2021
Consumer Customers 2,867 2,917 2,845
Corporate Customers 2,537 2,462 2,526
Total 5,404 5,379 5,371

The number of personnel in the international digital services businesses grew by 95, of which 64 relates to acquisitions.

Sustainability

Key ESG indicators 1Q22 1Q21 4Q21
Mobile network's energy efficiency in Finland
Change in energy consumption per GB from Q4 2021 level -8.8 % - -
Population coverage of >100 Mbps connections 77.0 % 46.7 % 72.6 %
Proportion of female supervisors1) - - 27.4 %
Patent portfolio development
Size of active patent portfolio 2) 293 203 265
Number of new first applications 6 9 19

1) Reported biannually. 2) Number of active patent applications and patents.

All key figures are published in a certified annual sustainability report: elisa.com/corporate/investors/annual-report. More key figures: elisa.com/corporate/investors/financial-key-figures/sustainability-key-figures/.

Financing arrangements and ratings

Maximum In use on
EUR million amount 31 Mar 2022
Committed credit limits 300 0
Commercial paper programme (not commited) 350 140
EMTN programme (not commited) 1,500 900
Long-term credit ratings Rating Outlook
Credit rating agency
Moody's Investor Services Baa2 Stable
S&P Global Ratings BBB+ Stable

Share

Share trading volumes are based on trades made on the Nasdaq Helsinki and alternative marketplaces. Closing prices are based on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

Trading of shares 1Q22 1Q21 2021
Nasdaq Helsinki, millions 19.7 25.0 81.6
Other marketplaces, millions1) 56.5 48.7 167.3
Total volume, millions 76.1 73.8 248.9
Value, EUR million 3,948.6 2,706.0 12,698.1
% of shares 45.5 % 44.1 % 148.7 %
Shares and market values 31 Mar 2022 31 Mar 2021 2021
Total number of shares 167,335,073 167,335,073 167,335,073
Treasury shares 7,075,378 7,156,924 7,147,772
Outstanding shares 160,259,695 160,178,149 160,187,301
Closing price, EUR 54.62 51.14 54.12
Market capitalisation, EUR million 9,140 8,558 9,056
Treasury shares, % 4.23 % 4.28 % 4.27 %
Number of shares Total Treasury Outstanding
Shares on 31 Dec 2021 167,335,073 7,147,772 160,187,301
Performance Share Plan 1 Feb 20222) -72,394 72,394
Shares on 31 Mar 2022 167,335,073 7,075,378 160,259,695

1) Other marketplaces: Based on Bloomberg. 2) Stock exchange bulletins 1 February 2022.

On 1 February 2022, Elisa transferred 72,394 treasury shares to persons involved in the Performance Share Plan for the period 2019–2021.

Significant legal and regulatory issues

The Estonian 3.5 GHz spectrum auction is scheduled to begin on 3 May 2022. Elisa Eesti AS has received approval to participate in the auction. There will be three licenses in the auction. The frequencies can be used for 5G networks. Four operators have announced their participation in the auction.

Substantial risks and uncertainties associated with Elisa's operations

Risk management is part of Elisa's internal control system. It aims to ensure that risks affecting the company's business are identified, influenced and monitored. The company classifies risks into strategic, operational, hazard and financial risks.

Strategic and operational risks:

The telecommunications industry is intensely competitive in Elisa's main market areas, which may have an impact on Elisa's business. The telecommunications industry is subject to heavy regulation. Elisa and its businesses are monitored and regulated by several public authorities. This regulation also affects the price level of some products and services offered by Elisa and may also require investments that have long payback times.

Elisa processes different kinds of data, including personal and traffic data. Therefore, the applicable data protection legislation, especially the General Data Protection Regulation, has a significant impact on Elisa and its businesses.

The rapid developments in telecommunications technology may have a significant impact on Elisa's business.

Changes in governmental relationships, including in the security environment, may increase the risk that restrictions being imposed on network providers' equipment that is also used in Elisa's network. This could have financial or operational impacts on Elisa's business.

Elisa's main market is Finland, where the number of mobile phones per inhabitant is among the highest in the world and growth in subscriptions is therefore limited. Furthermore, the volume of phone traffic on the fixed network has been decreasing during recent years. These factors may limit opportunities for growth. New international business expansion and possible future acquisitions abroad may increase risks.

Elisa is liable to pay direct and indirect taxes and withholding taxes in the countries in which it operates. The tax authorities have taken a slightly more intense approach to tax inspection of late. Tax payments may be challenged by local tax authorities, and this may have a negative financial impact on Elisa.

There is an increasing level of uncertainty relating to Russia's war in Ukraine. This is expected to affect the general economic environment, e.g. inflation and energy prices. Challenges in global supply chains may also result in uncertainties in volumes and prices. Disturbances related to running infrastructure may also occur, for example due to cyber incidents. Elisa's business in Russia is not essential, and Elisa is withdrawing from the Russian market.

Hazard risks:

The company's core operations are covered by insurance against damage and interruptions caused by accidents and disasters. Accident risks also include litigation and claims.

The direct and indirect effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are uncertain. If the pandemic continues for a prolonged period, this may significantly contribute to a slowdown in economic growth, which may have negative effects on Elisa through customer demand, suppliers' security of supply and employee health. Elisa has adapted its operations and taken many proactive measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, e.g. more intensive follow-up of customer demand for existing services, as well as emerging demand for new business opportunities. Also, the company has moved to remote working in the duties where it is possible.

Financial risks:

In order to manage the interest rate risk, the Group's loans and investments are diversified into fixedand variable-rate instruments. Interest rate swaps can be used to manage the interest rate risk.

As most of Elisa's operations and cash flow are denominated in euros, the exchange rate risk is minor. Currency derivatives can be used to manage the currency risk.

The objective of liquidity risk management is to ensure the Group's financing in all circumstances. Elisa has cash reserves, committed credit facilities and a sustainable cash flow to cover its foreseeable financing needs.

Liquid assets are invested within confirmed limits in financially solid banks, domestic companies and institutions. Credit risk concentrations in accounts receivable are minor, as the customer base is broad.

COVID-19 has increased volatility in the financial markets. This might have an effect on Elisa's ability to raise funds and increase financing costs.

A detailed description of financial risk management can be found in Note 7.1 to the Annual Report 2021.

COVID-19 situation and impacts

The impact of COVID-19 on Elisa's business has been limited. Operations have continued as planned and all supply chains have operated normally. Elisa has continued its way of working mainly as remote working. The financial effects have been seen mainly in lower roaming revenue due to the reduced amount of travel. Elisa's financial position and cash flow have remained strong. Elisa has prepared for various scenarios to secure its financial position.

Events after the reporting period

Annual General Meeting 2022

On 6 April 2022, Elisa's Annual General Meeting decided to pay a dividend of EUR 2.05 per share based on the adopted financial statements for 31 December 2021. The dividend was paid on 20 April 2022 to the shareholders registered in the company's share register maintained by Euroclear Finland Ltd on 8 April 2022.

The Annual General Meeting adopted the financial statements for 2021. The members of the Board of Directors and the CEO were discharged from liability for 2021. The Annual General Meeting approved the Remuneration Report of the Company's governing bodies for 2021.

The number of the members of the Board of Directors was confirmed at nine. Ms Clarisse Berggårdh, Mr Maher Chebbo, Mr Kim Ignatius, Mr Topi Manner, Ms Eva-Lotta Sjöstedt, Mr Anssi Vanjoki and Mr Antti Vasara were re-elected as members of the Board of Directors, and Ms Katariina Kravi and Ms Pia Kåll as new members of the Board of Directors. Mr Anssi Vanjoki was appointed as the Chair and Ms Clarisse Berggårdh as the Deputy Chair of the Board of Directors.

The Annual General Meeting decided that the amount of annual remuneration for the members of the Board of Directors and remuneration for meeting participation be changed. The Chair is paid annual remuneration of EUR 130,000, the Deputy Chair and the Chairs of the Committees EUR 85,000, and other Board members EUR 70,000. Additionally, members are paid EUR 800 per meeting of the Board and of a committee; however, if a Board member is physically present at a Board or Committee meeting that is held in a country other than his/her permanent home country, the meeting fee is EUR 1,600.

KPMG Oy Ab, Authorised Public Accountants Organisation, was re-elected as the company's auditor. APA Toni Aaltonen is the responsible auditor.

Composition of the Committees of the Elisa's Board of Directors

The Board of Directors held its organising meeting and appointed Ms Clarisse Berggårdh (chair), Mr Maher Chebbo, Ms Katariina Kravi, and Ms Eva-Lotta Sjöstedt to the People and Compensation Committee. Mr Kim Ignatius (chair), Ms Pia Kåll, Mr Topi Manner and Mr Antti Vasara were appointed to the Audit Committee.

The Board of Directors' authorisations

The Annual General Meeting decided to authorise the Board of Directors to resolve to repurchase or accept as pledge the company's own shares. The repurchase may be directed. The amount of shares under this authorisation is 5 million shares at maximum. The authorisation is valid for 18 months from the date of the resolution of the General Meeting.

The Annual General Meeting decided to authorise the Board of Directors to pass a resolution concerning the share issue, the right of assignment of treasury shares and/or the granting of special rights referred to in the Companies Act. The authorisation entitles the Board of Directors to execute the issue as

directed. The amount of shares under this authorisation is 15 million shares at maximum. The authorisation is valid for 18 months from the date of the resolution of the General Meeting.

Outlook and guidance for 2022

Growth in the Finnish economy is expected to continue; however, the outlook for GDP growth has deteriorated from the beginning of the year. There are increasing levels of uncertainty relating to Russia's war in Ukraine, such as inflation and energy prices. Challenges in global supply chains may also result in uncertainties in volumes and prices. Competition in the Finnish telecommunications market remains keen.

Full-year revenue is estimated to be at the same level as or slightly higher than in 2021. Mobile data and digital services are expected to increase revenue. Full-year comparable EBITDA is anticipated to be at the same level or slightly higher than in 2021. Capital expenditure is expected to be a maximum of 12 per cent of revenue.

Elisa is continuing its productivity improvement development, for example by increasing automation and data analytics in different processes, such as customer interactions, network operations and delivery. Additionally, Elisa's continuous quality improvement measures will increase customer satisfaction and efficiency and reduce costs.

Elisa's transformation into a provider of exciting, new and relevant services for its customers is continuing. Long-term revenue growth and profitability improvement will derive from growth in the mobile data market, as well as domestic and international digital services.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Unaudited

Consolidated income statement

EUR million Note 1-3
2022
1-3
2021
1-12
2021
Revenue 1 511.4 481.6 1,997.9
Other operating income 0.9 2.5 9.0
Materials and services
Employee expenses
Other operating expenses
EBITDA
1 -189.5
-100.1
-45.6
177.1
-182.0
-94.3
-38.2
169.7
-763.6
-373.8
-172.2
697.4
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
EBIT
1
1
-65.8
111.4
-67.6
102.0
-266.6
430.8
Financial income
Financial expenses
Share of associated companies' profit
Profit before tax
1.5
-4.2
-0.3
108.4
1.4
-4.2
0.0
99.2
4.6
-16.5
-0.5
418.4
Income taxes
Profit for the period
-20.4
88.0
-17.6
81.6
-74.9
343.5
Attributable to
Equity holders of the parent
Non-controlling interests
88.2
-0.2
81.6
0.1
343.6
-0.2
Earnings per share (EUR)
Basic
Diluted
88.0
0.55
0.55
81.6
0.51
0.51
343.5
2.15
2.15
Average number of outstanding shares (1000 shares)
Basic
Diluted
160,234
160,295
160,143
160,143
160,174
160,174
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
Profit for the period
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Items, which may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
88.0 81.6 343.5
Cash flow hedge
Translation differences
0.1
-0.3
-0.2
-1.6
0.9
-1.2
Items that are not reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability
-0.2 -1.8 -0.3
-2.8
Total comprehensive income 87.8 79.8 340.4
Total comprehensive income attributable to
Equity holders of the parent
88.0 79.7 340.5
Non-controlling interest -0.2
87.8
0.1
79.8
-0.1
340.4

Consolidated statement of financial position

31.3. 31.12.
EUR million 2022 2021
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 737.6 752.7
Right-of-use assets 93.5 91.0
Goodwill 1,152.6 1,139.4
Intangible assets 203.5 198.1
Investments in associated companies 10.3 10.6
Other financial assets 16.3 16.4
Trade and other receivables 103.8 103.2
Deferred tax assets 12.7 13.1
2,330.2 2,324.5
Current assets
Inventories 88.8 82.8
Trade and other receivables 471.6 506.3
Tax receivables 0.4 0.7
Cash and cash equivalents 300.5 114.1
861.4 703.9
Total assets 3,191.6 3,028.4
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 1,284.6 1,197.8
Non-controlling interests 6.9 6.3
Total shareholders' equity 1,291.5 1,204.1
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
23.6 25.3
Interest-bearing financial liabilities 1,142.4 1,141.4
Lease liabilities, interest-bearing 74.4 73.4
Trade payables and other liabilities 35.2 41.0
Pension obligations 14.4 14.4
Provisions 2.8 2.8
1,292.7 1,298.3
Current liabilities
Interest-bearing financial liabilities 240.1 100.2
Lease liabilities, interest-bearing 19.9 18.1
Trade and other payables 341.2 401.6
Tax liabilities 4.2 2.9
Provisions 1.9
607.4
3.1
526.0

Condensed consolidated cash flow statement

1-3 1-3 1-12
EUR million 2022 2021 2021
Cash flow from operating activities
Profit before tax 108.4 99.2 418.4
Adjustments
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 65.8 67.6 266.6
Other adjustments -4.2 -4.1 -2.9
61.5 63.6 263.7
Change in working capital
Increase (-) / decrease (+) in trade and other receivables 42.9 23.2 -31.7
Increase (-) / decrease (+) in inventories -6.2 -7.1 -17.6
Increase (+) / decrease (-) in trade and other payables -58.1 -30.4 52.6
-21.4 -14.3 3.3
Financial items, net -7.0 -11.3 -14.0
Taxes paid -19.9 -19.2 -75.7
Net cash flow from operating activities 121.6 118.0 595.7
Cash flow from investing activities
Capital expenditure -55.3 -58.5 -258.8
Investments in shares and business combinations -13.0 -9.4 -15.7
Loans granted -0.5 -0.5
Repayment of loan receivables 0.1
Proceeds from disposal of assets 0.0 0.7 0.8
Net cash used in investing activities -68.2 -67.7 -274.1
Cash flow before financing activities 53.4 50.3 321.6
Cash flow from financing activities
Proceeds from long-term borrowings 0.1 100.4 100.4
Repayments of long-term borrowings 0.0 -174.0 -174.1
Increase (+) / decrease (-) in short-term borrowings 139.9 83.5 -19.6
Repayment of lease liabilities -5.9 -5.3 -23.1
Dividends paid -1.8 -0.5 -310.9
Net cash used in financing activities 132.3 4.1 -427.4
Change in cash and cash equivalents 185.7 54.4 -105.8
Translation differences 0.7 -0.5 -0.2
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 114.1 220.1 220.1
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 300.5 274.0 114.1

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Reserve for
invested
non- Non-cont
Share Treasury restricted Other Retained rolling Total
EUR million capital shares equity reserves earnings interests equity
Balance at 1 January 2021 83.0 -128.4 90.9 375.7 761.5 1.5 1,184.2
Profit for the period 81.6 0.1 81.6
Translation differences -1.6 0.0 -1.6
Cash flow hedge -0.2 -0.2
Total comprehensive income -0.2 80.0 0.1 79.8
Share-based compensation 2.1 2.1
Other changes -5.1 -5.1
Balance at 31 March 2021 83.0 -126.3 90.9 375.5 836.4 1.6 1,261.1
EUR million
Balance at 1 January 2022 83.0 -126.1 90.9 373.9 776.1 6.3 1,204.1
Profit for the period 88.2 -0.2 88.0
Translation differences -0.3 -0.3
Cash flow hedge 0.1 0.1
Total comprehensive income 0.1 87.9 -0.2 87.8
Share-based compensation 1.6 1.6
Other changes -2.7 0.8 -1.9
Balance at 31 March 2022 83.0 -124.5 90.9 374.0 861.3 6.9 1,291.5

Notes

ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

The interim report has been prepared in accordance with the IFRS recognition and measurement principles, although not all requirements of IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting have been followed. The information has been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) effective at the time of preparation and adopted for use by the European Union. Apart from the changes in accounting principles stated below, the accounting principles applied in the interim report are the same as in the financial statements on 31 December 2021.

Changes in the accounting principles

Amendments to IFRS standards adopted as of 1 January 2022 do not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

1. Segment information

1-3/2022 Consumer Corporate Unallocated Group
EUR million Customers Customers items total
Revenue 312.7 198.7 511.4
EBITDA 121.3 55.9 177.1
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment -43.7 -22.1 -65.8
EBIT 77.6 33.8 111.4
Financial income 1.5 1.5
Financial expenses -4.2 -4.2
Share of associated companies' profit -0.3 -0.3
Profit before tax 108.4
Investments 38.4 20.3 58.7
1-3/2021 Consumer Corporate Unallocated Group
EUR million Customers Customers items total
Revenue (1 299.4 182.2 481.6
EBITDA (1 117.9 51.8 169.7
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment (1 -43.7 -23.9 -67.6
EBIT (1 74.1 27.9 102.0
Financial income 1.4 1.4
Financial expenses
Share of associated companies' profit
-4.2
0.0
-4.2
0.0
Profit before tax 99.2

1) Allocation rules for revenue and expenses allocated to the segments have been further specified in 2022 and the comparable figures have been updated to reflect the advanced allocations. In comparison period 1-3/2021, Consumer Customers revenue was EUR 298.9 million; EBITDA EUR 117.0 million; depreciation, amortisation and impairment EUR -40.6 million and EBIT EUR 76.4 million. In comparison period 1-3/2021, Corporate Customers revenue was EUR 182.6 million; EBITDA EUR 52.7 million and depreciation, amortisation and impairment EUR -27.0 million and EBIT EUR 25.7 million.

1-12/2021 Consumer Corporate Unallocated Group
EUR million Customers Customers items total
Revenue (1 1,242.5 755.4 1,997.9
EBITDA (1 476.1 221.2 697.4
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment (1 -174.0 -92.5 -266.6
EBIT (1 302.1 128.7 430.8
Financial income 4.6 4.6
Financial expenses -16.5 -16.5
Share of associated companies' profit -0.5 -0.5
Profit before tax 418.4
Investments 168.7 96.3 265.1
Total assets 1,822.3 1,051.2 154.9 3,028.4

1) Allocation rules for revenue and expenses allocated to the segments have been further specified in 2022 and the comparable figures have been updated to reflect the advanced allocations. In comparison period 1-12/2021, Consumer Customers revenue was EUR 1,241.3 million; EBITDA EUR 475.1 million; depreciation, amortisation and impairment EUR -160.7 million and EBIT EUR 314.4 million. In comparison period 1-12/2021, Corporate Customers revenue was EUR 756.6 million; EBITDA EUR 222.3 million; depreciation, amortisation and impairment EUR -105.8 million and EBIT EUR 116.5 million.

2. Off-balance sheet lease commitments

The future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable off-balance sheet leases:

31.3. 31.12.
EUR million 2022 2021
Within one year 12.5 12.5
Later than one year, not later than five years 4.5 4.7
Later than five years 1.1 1.2
18.2 18.4

Lease commitments are exclusive of value added tax.

3. Contingent liabilities

31.3. 31.12.
EUR million 2022 2021
For our own commitments
Mortgages 3.8 3.8
Guarantees 0.4 0.4
Deposits 0.4 0.4
4.6 4.6
Other contractual obligations
Venture capital investment commitment 0.8 0.8
Repurchase obligations 0.0
0.8 0.8

4. Derivative instruments

31.3. 31.12.
EUR million 2022 2021
Nominal values of derivatives
Electricity derivatives 2.2 1.9
Currency derivatives 3.6 3.5
5.9 5.5
Fair values of derivatives
Electricity derivatives 1.7 1.6
Currency derivatives 0.0 0.0
1.7 1.6

13. Key figures

EUR million 1-3
2022
1-3
2021
1-12
2021
Shareholders' equity per share, EUR 8.02 7.86 7.48
Interest-bearing net debt 1,176.3 1,163.7 1,219.1
Gearing, % 91.1 % 92.3 % 101.2 %
Equity ratio, % 40.7 % 41.1 % 39.9 %
Return on investment (ROI), % *) 17.2 % 16.2 % 16.9 %
Gross investments in fixed assets, 58.7 52.8 265.1
of which right-of-use assets 8.4 4.5 18.0
Gross investments as % of revenue 11.5 % 11.0 % 13.3 %
Investments in shares and business combinations 14.2 9.7 28.1
Average number of employees 5,378 5,347 5,391

*) Rolling 12 months' profit preceding the reporting date

Financial calendar

Half-year financial report 2022 15 July 2022 Interim report Q3 2022 19 October 2022

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