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Sonaecom SGPS

Management Reports Nov 30, 2012

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9M12

Note:

The Consolidated Financial Information contained in this report was unaudited and has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IAS/IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), as adopted by the European Union.

0. Our business4
1. Consolidated Results
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Optimus7
Optimus Mobile Business7
Operational data8
2.1.2. Financial data9
Optimus wireline Business
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2.2.1. Operational data9
2.2.2. Financial data 10
Software and Information Systems (SSI) 11
Operational data 11
Financial data 12
Online & Media 13
Main regulatory developments in 9M12 14
developments in 9M12 14
7. Other Indicators16
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Highlights

  • Consolidated turnover of 617.0 million euros
  • EBITDA of 191.1 million euros
  • EBITDA-operating capex of 90.3 million euros
  • Net results total 63.9 million euros
  • FCF reaches 50.6 million euros (excluding extraordinary impacts)
  • Net debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.4x

"Over the course of the current quarter, we have witnessed the intensification of austerity measures in Portugal, with increasing impact on consumer behaviour resulting in the reduction or rationalisation of their telecom-based expenses.

Sonaecom has reacted to these impacts by focusing our efforts on achieving productivity gains based on our creativity and ability to innovate. This has allowed us to maintain our levels of customer service and profitability, which we believe are sustainable, and position ourselves as one of the best mobile operators in Europe."

Ângelo Paupério, CEO, Sonaecom

Our business

At Optimus, we emphasise the progress on the 4G front. Pursuing this year's goal in terms of coverage, we remain focused on deploying the 4G network wide coverage. Launched in March 2012, our 4G commercial offer not only includes smartphones, but it also includes specially designed 4G dongles and hotspot terminals.

Driven by Optimus's efficiency measures, operating profitability sustained its upward trend. We highlight the 45.1% mobile EBITDA margin the business achieved in 3Q12, 5.9pp above the level it registered in the 3Q11.

At Software and Information Systems (SSI), WeDo Technologies continued to strengthen its global leadership in the revenue assurance telecoms market, complementing its portfolio with fraud management solutions and business assurance in telecoms and other sectors. Although with a small expression in absolute terms, WeDo's revenues outside the telecoms sector increased almost 80% in 9M12.

Portugal's state budget for 2013 heralds an even more challenging macroeconomic environment, with negative consequences in consumer behaviour, expected already for the remainder of 2012. Nevertheless, we remain confident that we will achieve our targets for the current year.

1. Consolidated results

Turnover

Consolidated turnover in 9M12 totalled 617.0 million euros, 5.1% below 9M11. This evolution was driven by a decrease of 3.7% in service revenues and a decrease of 19.5% in product sales.

Optimus's evolution has been affected by regulated tariffs (mobile termination rates, MTRs, and roaming in) and Portugal's austerity economic environment, which continues to have a negative impact on consumption levels.

The sustained rise in service revenues at SSI during 9M12 was not sufficient to offset the fall in product sales at Bizdirect. This fall resulted from the combined impact of the macroeconomic environment and the termination of the government's e-initiatives programme.

Operating costs

Operating costs stood at 432.7 million euros, down 9.2% compared to 9M11.

The two drivers behind this downward trend are Optimus' optimisation plan, launched in 2009, and the lower cost of goods sold at SSI, consequence of the product sales' evolution. As a result of the ongoing efficiency measures, the company has been able to reduce its cost structure. Our plan is to continue implementing

these measures at Optimus, while focusing on other key areas such as brand awareness, quality of service and customer experience.

Between 9M11 and 9M12, operating costs as a percentage of turnover decreased 3.1pp, meaning that the consolidated top line trend was more than offset thanks to lower operating costs.

EBITDA

Consolidated EBITDA increased 6.0% to 191.1 million euros. Once again, all business divisions showed a positive EBITDA performance between the two periods, with Optimus's mobile business registering the highest growth in absolute terms.

The consolidated EBITDA margin increased 3.3pp from 27.7% to 31.0%.

Net profit

The net results group share reached 63.9 million euros, growing 12.5% compared to 9M11, driven by the improved EBITDA performance.

The evolution of net financial results was primarily impacted by a higher level of financial expenses, the result of a higher average net debt level and a higher cost of debt.

The tax line in 9M12 showed a cost of 7.1 million euros against 6.2 million euros in the same period of 2011. This came on the back of a higher EBT as we maintained the level of deferred tax assets recognition.

Operating capex

Operating capex grew 22.8% between 9M11 and 9M12. This was impacted mostly by the 4G network deployment at our mobile business, where we made significant progress towards achieving our 2012 target in terms of coverage.

During 3Q12, Optimus continued to adopt solutions that enabled us to optimise mobile backhaul costs while reducing our dependency on rented infrastructure. Accordingly, 80% of

9M11 Mobile Wireline SSI Other & Elim. 9M12 +19.1 +0.1 -1.3 +0.7 82.1 +30.0% +0.4% -43.2% - 100.7

our sites are already connected through own infrastructure, namely fibre, in the most dense areas, and microwaves, in the rural areas.

Operating capex as a percentage of turnover increased 3.7pp, to 16.3%.

Capital structure

Consolidated net debt reached 349.0 million in 9M12, increasing 25.1% compared with 9M11. This rise is mostly due to the 83.0 million euros outflow in January relating to the spectrum we acquired in late 2011.

Despite the positive EBITDA performance, the net debt to EBITDA ratio increased from 1.2x to 1.4x because of a higher net debt level.

In 9M12, total credit facilities amounted to

450.0 million euros while the all-in average cost of debt reached 3.25%.

Free cash flow (FCF)

FCF stood at negative 53.4 million euros in 9M12, impacted by (i) the outflow of 15.0 million euros relating to the securitisation operation; (ii) the 83.0 million euros spectrum payment; and (iii) a payment of 6.0.million euros relating to the acquisition of Connectiv Solutions at the end of April 2012.

Excluding these impacts, 9M12 FCF amounted to 50.6 million euros, an increase of 16.0% compared to the 43.6 million euros achieved in 9M11 (excluding the securitisation payment outflow).

2. Optimus

  • Optimus EBITDA reaches 187.8 million euros, up 5.0% y.o.y
  • Optimus mobile EBITDA margin reaches 45.1% in 3Q12
  • Data revenues represent 31.8% of mobile service revenues in 9M12

LTE: a game changer

After guaranteeing the ideal combination of three spectrum LTE bands, Optimus is now well advanced on LTE network deployment in the 800Mhz and 1800Mhz bands. It aims to reach 80% coverage by the end of 2012. With this additional strength, Optimus will explore new commercial offers and cost optimisation opportunities, both in the residential and the business segments.

Optimus's operating model: a competitive advantage

We have been transforming Optimus's operating model to create a far more efficient organisation. Resulting from a transversal plan being implemented across the entire organisation, positive results are now visible company-wide.

During 9M12, Optimus's operating costs decreased 9.3%, a saving of over 35 million euros. At the same time, in line with our goal of leading in terms of satisfaction and market confidence, the business's principal KPIs covering service quality continued to evolve positively.

In September 2012, research undertaken by 'Consumer Choice – Centro de Avaliação da Satisfação do Consumidor' established that Optimus was considered the preferred mobile operator among Portuguese consumers. In particular, the brand is recognised in areas such as the quality and diversity of its services, client support, offers and promotions.

2.1. Optimus mobile business

During 9M12, Optimus's mobile customer revenues were significantly impacted by Portugal's harsh macroeconomic conditions, with the effects of the austerity measures noticeable across the principal macroeconomic indicators, including private and public consumption as well as the unemployment rate. Even so, Optimus's mobile business was able to achieve an EBITDA margin of 44.2% in 9M12, a benchmark when it comes to mobile operators in Europe.

2.1.1. Operational data

MOBILE OPERATIONAL KPI's 3Q11 3Q12 ∆ 12/11 2Q12 q.o.q. 9M11 9M12 ∆ 12/11
Customers (EOP) ('000) 3,638.6 3,566.3 -2.0% 3,565.0 0.0% 3,638.6 3,566.3 -2.0%
Pre-paid Customers ('000) 2,423.3 2,367.3 -2.3% 2,364.3 0.1% 2,423.3 2,367.3 -2.3%
Post-paid Customers ('000) 1,215.3 1,199.0 -1.3% 1,200.6 -0.1% 1,215.3 1,199.0 -1.3%
Net Additions ('000) 52.2 1.3 -97.5% -44.9 - 34.5 -73.1 -
Data as % Service Revenues 33.0% 31.4% -1.7pp 32.8% -1.4pp 32.4% 31.8% -0.6pp
Non SMS Data as % Data Revenues 75.0% 76.3% 1.3pp 76.6% -0.3pp 76.3% 76.4% 0.2pp
Total #SMS/month/user 42.2 41.9 -0.8% 41.9 0.0% 42.4 41.5 -2.2%
MOU(1) (min.) 125.9 122.6 -2.7% 123.4 -0.7% 126.2 122.7 -2.7%
ARPU(2) (euros) 13.5 12.4 -7.7% 12.0 3.4% 13.0 12.2 -6.7%
Customer Monthly Bill 11.6 10.9 -6.0% 10.6 3.1% 11.3 10.7 -5.2%
Interconnection 1.9 1.5 -18.2% 1.4 5.5% 1.7 1.5 -16.1%
ARPM(3) (euros) 0.11 0.10 -5.2% 0.10 4.1% 0.10 0.10 -4.1%

(1) Minutes of Use per Customer per month; (2) Average Monthly Revenue per User; (3) Average Revenue per Minute.

Customer base

Optimus' mobile customer base stood at 3.57 million, down 2.0% y.o.y., despite a slight growth in net additions during 3Q12. This reduction was driven by the expected erosion of the e-initiatives programme's customer base and the impact of Portugal's austerity measures, mainly in the personal segment.

Average revenue per user (ARPU) among mobile customers in 9M12 stood at 12.2 euros. In quarterly terms, the 3Q12 ARPU increased slightly compared to 2Q12, having decreased 1.1 euros compared to 3Q11. The fall registered in 9M12

came on the back of lower interconnection revenues, which decreased from 1.7 euros to 1.5 euros; and lower customer monthly bill, which decreased from 11.3 euros to 10.7 euros.

In 9M12, minutes of use (MOU) decreased 2.7% y.o.y. to an average of 123 minutes per month.

Data services and mobile broadband

Data revenues represented 31.8% of service revenues in 9M12, 0.6pp down compared to 9M11. Although smartphone penetration is still low in Portugal, smartphone adoption has partially offset the impact of the end of the e-initiatives programme on Optimus's data revenues.

The weight of non-SMS related data increased 0.2pp, reaching 76.4% in 9M12.

2.1.2. Financial data

MOBILE INCOME STATEMENT 3Q11 3Q12 ∆ 12/11 2Q12 q.o.q. 9M11 9M12 ∆ 12/11 Turnover 149.8 137.1 -8.5% 131.0 4.6% 430.2 399.6 -7.1% Service Revenues 141.7 129.6 -8.5% 125.7 3.1% 411.1 382.2 -7.0% Customer Revenues 122.0 113.7 -6.9% 110.6 2.8% 355.9 336.1 -5.6% Operator Revenues 19.6 15.9 -18.9% 15.1 5.2% 55.2 46.1 -16.4% Equipment Sales 8.2 7.5 -8.2% 5.3 40.7% 19.1 17.3 -9.1% Other Revenues 7.2 6.8 -5.7% 7.8 -13.3% 24.2 21.4 -11.6% Operating Costs 98.2 82.0 -16.5% 79.3 3.4% 285.6 244.2 -14.5% Personnel Costs 12.8 10.9 -15.3% 10.1 7.7% 38.6 32.9 -14.7% Direct Servicing Costs(1) 32.3 26.8 -17.0% 28.6 -6.3% 102.3 85.0 -16.9% Commercial Costs(2) 25.1 20.9 -16.7% 13.7 52.1% 61.6 48.2 -21.8% Other Operating Costs(3) 28.0 23.4 -16.3% 26.8 -12.8% 83.0 78.1 -6.0% EBITDA 58.8 61.9 5.2% 59.5 3.9% 168.7 176.7 4.8% EBITDA Margin (%) 39.2% 45.1% 5.9pp 45.4% -0.3pp 39.2% 44.2% 5.0pp Operating CAPEX(4) 23.7 35.1 47.9% 28.1 24.9% 63.8 82.9 30.0% Operating CAPEX as % of Turnover 15.8% 25.6% 9.7pp 21.4% 4.1pp 14.8% 20.8% 5.9pp EBITDA - Operating CAPEX 35.1 26.8 -23.6% 31.5 -14.8% 104.9 93.8 -10.6% Total CAPEX 23.8 35.2 48.2% 29.1 20.9% 63.9 84.1 31.7% Million euros

(1)Direct Servicing Costs =Interconnection and Content + Leased Lines + OtherNetwork Operating Costs; (2) Commercial Costs = COGS + Mktg & Sales Costs; (3)OtherOperating Costs = Outsourcing Services +G&A +Provisions + others; (4)Operating CAPEX excludesFinancial Investments.

Turnover

Mobile turnover decreased 7.1% in 9M12 to 399.6 million euros, driven by a fall in service revenues and equipment sales. The decline in service revenues was due to a combination of lower customer revenues and lower operator revenues. As we anticipated, customer revenues decreased 5.6% between 9M11 and 9M12 to 336.1 million euros due to the end of the government's e-initiatives programme and due to the negative impact of the austerity on consumption levels, mostly in the personal segment, and the consequent impact on ARPU.

Operator revenues decreased 16.4% between 9M11 and 9M12 to 46.1 million euros because of lower regulated tariffs, MTRs and roaming in.

Operating costs

As a result of Optimus' planned efforts to implement a leaner organisation, mobile operating costs have been decreasing. During 9M12, this line decreased 14.5% y.o.y. to 244.2 million euros, benefiting from (i) a decrease of 14.7% in personnel costs; (ii) a 16.9% decrease in the level of direct servicing costs, due to a lower level of leased lines and network-related costs, as Optimus continues to reduce its dependency on rented infrastructure, and due to lower interconnection costs, driven by lower mobile termination rates; (iii) a 21.8% decrease in commercial costs, due a combination of lower advertising costs and lower costs of goods sold (as a result of lower equipment sales); and (iv) a 6.0% decrease in other operating costs, driven mostly by lower general and administrative costs.

EBITDA

Mobile EBITDA increased 4.8% y.o.y. to 176.7 million euros, wholly driven by a 14.5% decrease in operating costs. The EBITDA margin reached 44.2% in 9M12 against 39.2% in 9M11, an increase of 5.0pp. EBITDA-operating capex decreased 10.6% y.o.y., due entirely to an increase of 30.0% in operating capex, impacted by the 4G network deployment, our main investment focus.

2.2.Optimus wireline business

In the enterprise segment, our integrated and convergent positioning among corporates and SMEs is delivering results. At the end of the 3Q12, the percentage of convergent clients in our customer base exceeded 40%, an increase compared to 9M11, while we continued to drive the growth of mobile and wireline services in these segments. In the residential segment, our performance continues to be impacted by the decision to abandon residential customer acquisition over the incumbent's infrastructure, implemented in 2011.

2.2.1. Operational data

WIRELINE OPERATIONAL KPI's 3Q11 3Q12 ∆ 12/11 2Q12 q.o.q. 9M11 9M12 ∆ 12/11
Total Accesses 383,568 344,619 -10.2% 354,449 -2.8% 383,568 344,619 -10.2%
Corporate and SMEs 157,637 156,897 -0.5% 155,143 1.1% 157,637 156,897 -0.5%
PTSN/RDIS 112,769 113,181 0.4% 111,039 1.9% 112,769 113,181 0.4%
Broadband 35,575 31,660 -11.0% 32,472 -2.5% 35,575 31,660 -11.0%
Other & Data 9,293 12,056 29.7% 11,632 3.6% 9,293 12,056 29.7%
Residential 225,931 187,722 -16.9% 199,306 -5.8% 225,931 187,722 -16.9%
PTSN/RDIS 106,400 79,467 -25.3% 88,147 -9.8% 106,400 79,467 -25.3%
Broadband 85,399 71,243 -16.6% 74,229 -4.0% 85,399 71,243 -16.6%
TV 34,132 37,012 8.4% 36,930 0.2% 34,132 37,012 8.4%
Average Revenue per Access - Retail 22.5 21.6 -3.9% 23.4 -7.4% 23.5 22.7 -3.5%

Customer base

The impact of the prevailing macroeconomic conditions during 2012 created some pressure in the corporate and SMEs segment, resulting in a 0.5% y.o.y. decrease in the number of accesses between 9M11 and 9M12. It also caused a drop of 3.5% in the retail ARPU.

However, it should be noted that, in quarterly terms, the number of accesses increased 1.1% between 2Q12 and 3Q12 to 157 thousand. Besides providing voice and broadband accesses, Optimus also provides an increasing number of eservices (for example: e-fax, e-backup) to the SME segment alongside a growing number of dedicated lines and VPN connections to the corporate segment.

The number of total accesses decreased 10.2% y.o.y. to 345 thousand accesses, mostly driven by a decrease of 16.9% in the residential segment.

2.2.2. Financial data

Million euros

WIRELINE INCOME STATEMENT 3Q11 3Q12 ∆ 12/11 2Q12 q.o.q. 9M11 9M12 ∆ 12/11
Turnover 56.6 52.9 -6.5% 55.4 -4.4% 163.5 161.7 -1.1%
Service Revenues 55.4 51.6 -6.8% 53.8 -4.1% 162.1 157.8 -2.7%
Customer Revenues 24.7 21.2 -14.2% 23.6 -10.0% 79.1 68.7 -13.0%
Operator Revenues 30.7 30.4 -1.0% 30.2 0.6% 83.0 89.0 7.2%
Equipment Sales 1.2 1.3 9.2% 1.6 -17.6% 1.4 3.9 174.9%
Other Revenues 0.3 0.2 -10.7% 0.4 -31.3% 0.7 0.8 15.3%
Operating Costs 52.9 49.1 -7.3% 51.8 -5.3% 154.1 151.4 -1.8%
Personnel Costs 0.6 0.9 42.7% 0.9 -0.5% 2.0 2.8 39.7%
Direct Servicing Costs(1) 40.1 37.3 -6.9% 37.6 -0.8% 113.1 112.2 -0.8%
Commercial Costs(2) 2.0 2.2 7.1% 4.0 -46.0% 7.0 9.7 39.6%
Other Operating Costs(3) 10.2 8.7 -14.9% 9.3 -6.3% 32.0 26.6 -16.9%
EBITDA 3.9 4.1 4.2% 3.9 4.2% 10.0 11.1 10.2%
EBITDA Margin (%) 6.9% 7.7% 0.8pp 7.1% 0.6pp 6.1% 6.8% 0.7pp
Operating CAPEX(4) 3.6 6.0 65.6% 5.3 12.5% 15.5 15.5 0.4%
Operating CAPEX as % of Turnover 6.4% 11.3% 4.9pp 9.6% 1.7pp 9.5% 9.6% 0.1pp
EBITDA - Operating CAPEX 0.3 -1.9 - -1.4 -36.2% -5.4 -4.5 17.7%
Total CAPEX 3.6 6.0 65.6% 5.3 12.5% 15.5 15.5 0.4%

(1)Direct Servicing Costs= Interconnection and Content + Leased Lines + OtherNetwork Operating Costs; (2) Commercial Costs = COGS + Mktg & Sales Costs; (3)OtherOperating Costs = Outsourcing Services +G&A +Provisions + others; (4)Operating CAPEX excludesFinancial Investments.

Turnover

Wireline turnover decreased 1.1% y.o.y. to 161.7 million euros despite the upward trend in operator revenues and equipment sales. The increase in operator revenues was a remarkable achievement entirely driven by an increase in traffic levels despite the decrease in wholesale traffic prices.

Operating costs

Wireline operating costs decreased 1.8% y.o.y., to 151.4 million euros. Direct servicing costs decreased 0.8%, mostly due a lower level of leased lines. Other operating costs decreased 16.9%, primarily due to lower outsourcing costs. Commercial costs increased 39.6% due to higher marketing costs and higher cost of goods sold.

EBITDA

Wireline EBITDA increased 10.2% y.o.y., reaching 11.1 million euros. The EBITDA margin increased from 6.1% to 6.8%, growing 0.7pp y.o.y..

EBITDA-operating capex improved 17.7% between the two periods, reaching a negative 4.5 million euros. This was supported mostly by a higher EBITDA, as the operating capex remained stable between the two periods. It should be noted that the operating capex trend during the period was mainly driven by FTTH.

3.Software and Information Systems

WeDo Technologies, SSI's largest company, continued to expand its international footprint while focusing on the acquisition of new projects in the business assurance market. In July 2012, the company strengthened its presence in the retail sector with the announcement of two new major clients in Europe and the United States. This marks a key milestone since the launch in 2011 of its complete profit protection software platform: RAID RETAIL.

During 9M12, the company's revenues outside the telecommunications sector increased almost 80%.

Presently, WeDo Technologies has more than 150 clients in 80 countries. During 9M12, its international revenues represented 73.3% of its turnover, growing 4.8% compared to 9M11.

Specialising in IT management, security and business continuity, Mainroad successfully increased its service revenues by 2.0%, improving its EBITDA 55.9% between 9M11 and 9M12 despite the challenging market conditions.

Bizdirect's turnover in 9M12 declined 35.7% due to the macroeconomic conditions and the end of the government's einitiatives programme. Given these factors, the company has intensified its focus on areas such as licensing and solutions. Supported by partnerships with the main manufacturers, Bizdirect's position in the global market is improving, with international revenues increasing 11.6% y.o.y..

Saphety strengthened its position as a leading player in providing solutions for simplifying and automating processes to the domestic market. Currently, its international strategy is a major focus for the company, which ended 9M12 with international revenues representing 12.1% of its total turnover.

3.1. Operational data

SSI OPERATIONAL KPI's 3Q11 3Q12 ∆ 12/11 2Q12 q.o.q. 9M11 9M12 ∆ 12/11
IT Service Revenues/Employee(1) ('000 euros) 32.7 35.6 9.0% 34.7 2.7% 97.8 103.3 5.6%
Equipment Sales as % Turnover 35.1% 23.4% -11.7pp 18.6% 4.8pp 35.8% 22.8% -13.0pp
Equipment Sales/Employee(2) ('000 euros) 384.0 311.4 -18.9% 219.3 42.0% 1,191.3 834.6 -29.9%
EBITDA/Employee ( '000 euros) 2.9 4.3 46.3% 3.6 20.1% 8.8 8.1 -8.0%
Employees 569 622 9.3% 603 3.2% 569 622 9.3%

(1) Excluding employees dedicated to Equipment Sales; (2) Bizdirect.

IT service revenues per employee reached 103.3 thousand euros in 9M12, 5.6% above 9M11, with the growth in service revenues more than compensating for the 9.3% increase in headcount.

Driven by Bizdirect's equipment sales, equipment sales as percentage of turnover decreased y.o.y. from 35.8% to 22.8%.

3.2.Financial data

Million euros

SSI CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT 3Q11 3Q12 ∆ 12/11 2Q12 q.o.q. 9M11 9M12 ∆ 12/11
Turnover 27.4 28.0 2.1% 24.8 12.8% 83.3 77.0 -7.6%
Service Revenues 17.8 21.4 20.4% 20.2 6.1% 53.5 59.4 11.1%
Equipment Sales 9.6 6.5 -31.9% 4.6 42.0% 29.8 17.5 -41.1%
Other Revenues 0.2 0.1 -31.9% 0.2 -37.0% 0.5 0.8 83.9%
Operating Costs 25.9 25.4 -1.9% 22.8 11.5% 78.7 70.6 -10.3%
Personnel Costs 7.7 8.6 11.8% 8.1 5.2% 22.6 23.8 5.3%
Commercial Costs(1) 9.5 7.0 -26.3% 5.1 37.7% 29.7 18.6 -37.5%
Other Operating Costs(2) 8.8 9.9 12.6% 9.6 2.6% 26.3 28.2 6.9%
EBITDA 1.7 2.7 59.9% 2.2 23.8% 5.0 7.2 43.7%
EBITDA Margin (%) 6.1% 9.5% 3.4pp 8.7% 0.9pp 6.0% 9.4% 3.3pp
Operating CAPEX(3) 1.1 0.7 -39.7% 0.2 188.7% 3.0 1.7 -43.2%
Operating CAPEX as % of Turnover 4.2% 2.5% -1.7pp 1.0% 1.5pp 3.6% 2.2% -1.4pp
EBITDA - Operating CAPEX 0.5 2.0 - 1.9 3.4% 2.0 5.5 169.9%
Total CAPEX 1.1 0.7 -39.7% 10.3 -93.3% 3.0 11.7 -

(1) Commercial Costs =COGS + Mktg & Sales; (2)OtherOperating Costs =Outsourcing Services+ G&A+ Provisions+ others; (3)Operating CAPEXexcludes Financial Investments,

Turnover

Once again, SSI turnover grew on a quarterly basis, with the rise in service revenues more than offsetting the decline in equipment sales. In 9M12, SSI turnover decreased y.o.y. by 7.6% to 77.0 million euros, impacted by the 41.1% drop in equipment sales at Bizdirect. This fall at Bizdirect is due to the termination of the e-initiatives programme, as well as the negative impact of the macroeconomic environment on businesses in this sector.

Service revenues continued to rise, growing 11.1% y.o.y. as the benefits of the Connectiv Solutions acquisition began to feed through. Since 1 May 2012, Connectiv Solutions' results have been consolidated into SSI's accounts. On a like-forlike basis, service revenues would have grown 5.7% y.o.y..

Operating costs

SSI's operating costs decreased y.o.y. by 10.3% to 70.6 million euros. The 37.5% decrease in the level of commercial costs is primarily a direct result of the lower cost of goods sold at Bizdirect. Personnel costs increased 5.3%, mainly as a result of WeDo Technologies' growth and the integration of Connectiv Solutions' headcount. The increase in other operating costs relates mainly to higher outsourcing costs designed to support the increased number of projects in progress, as reflected in service revenues.

EBITDA

During 9M12, EBITDA reached 7.2 million euros, increasing 43.7% compared to 9M11. This was due to higher service revenues and lower operating costs. As a result of (i) lower equipment sales; (ii) higher service revenues; and (iii) the decrease in operating costs, the EBITDA margin increased y.o.y. from 6.0% to 9.4%, up 3.4pp. Excluding the effect of Connectiv Solutions' consolidation, the EBITDA would have increased 24.5% against 9M11.

4. Online & Media

From quarter to quarter, Público's presence in the online space continues to expand. As a result, online revenues are rising, but they are still far from offsetting falling revenues from advertising and offline circulation. In fact, during 9M12, the Online & Media advertising revenues decreased compared with the same period in 2011, impacting negatively the EBITDA performance, which stood at a negative 3.15 million euros, down 31.3% on 9M11.

Globally, the printed press has been undergoing a profound structural change for several years. This has resulted in a strong downward trend in revenues, consequence of the substitution effect of the offline by the online. Furthermore, the entire sector in Portugal is suffering the severe impacts of the current economic crisis, both in circulation revenues and in advertising revenues.

Aiming to ensure the sustainability of the business without compromising Público's role as an independent source of information in Portugal, Sonaecom announced the implementation of a restructuring plan at the beginning of October 2012.

This plan involves a stronger focus on the growing demand of the digital world and in reducing the cost structure by about 3.5 million euros per year. This will be driven by a decrease in operating costs and the predictable leave of 48 employees. Sonaecom expects this plan to strengthen Público's strategic focus on digital, while continuing to preserve the brand's values, as it has consistently done over the past 22 years.

5. Main regulatory developments in 3Q12

Public Consultation

3 September 2012

ICP-ANACOM launched a public consultation on mobile network operators' obligations towards mobile broadband coverage of parishes presently without or with low mobile broadband coverage. This followed the regulation of the auction for the assignment of rights to use frequencies in the 450 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands.

The document lists a total of 480 villages to be distributed equally between the three providers: TMN, Vodafone and Optimus.

The process for choosing the villages will be carried out according to the criteria defined in the regulation, meaning that Optimus will be assigned the 160 villages not chosen by Vodafone and TMN.

Universal Service (US) Funding

23 August 2012

The government published a law establishing the conditions for the compensation fund to finance the excessive net costs arising from the terms of the US.

According to this law, telecom providers must contribute to the fund if the eligible turnover represents at least 1% of the industry's turnover. The eligible turnover corresponds to the value of sales and services in the national territory, deducted from the revenues of activities not related to provision of electronic communications services, revenues from transactions between entities belonging to the same company, and equipment sales.

The law foresees that the fund should finance the excessive costs of US after the designation of the new US providers through a public tender and also before such a tender is completed.

6. Main corporate developments in 3Q12

Acquisition of own shares

1-6 August 2012

In accordance with authorisations granted by the Shareholders' General Meeting and for the purpose of fulfilling the obligations arising from the employees' Medium-Term Incentive Plan, Sonaecom purchased between 1 and 6 August 2012 a total of 127,401 shares, representing approximately 0.03% of its share capital, through the Euronext Lisbon Stock Exchange. As of 30 September 2012, Sonaecom held 7,025,192 own shares, representing 1.92% of its share capital.

7. Other Indicators

Note: 2011 results were restated to reflect the change, from 1 January 2012, of the accounting treatment related with loyalty contracts acquisition costs, which started to be capitalized and amortized during the respective contract period.

7.1. Sonaecom consolidated income statement

Million euros
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT 3Q11 3Q12 ∆ 12/11 2Q12 q.o.q. 9M11 9M12 ∆ 12/11
Turnover 224.9 210.1 -6.6% 204.5 2.7% 650.3 617.0 -5.1%
Mobile 149.8 137.1 -8.5% 131.0 4.6% 430.2 399.6 -7.1%
Wireline 56.6 52.9 -6.5% 55.4 -4.4% 163.5 161.7 -1.1%
SSI 27.4 28.0 2.1% 24.8 12.8% 83.3 77.0 -7.6%
Other & Eliminations -8.9 -7.9 11.5% -6.7 -17.7% -26.6 -21.2 20.4%
Other Revenues 2.0 1.8 -9.3% 2.7 -33.4% 6.3 6.8 7.6%
Operating Costs 163.9 145.3 -11.4% 142.9 1.7% 476.3 432.7 -9.2%
Personnel Costs 23.8 22.6 -5.0% 22.2 1.9% 71.1 66.8 -6.0%
Direct Servicing Costs(1) 63.2 56.9 -10.0% 58.7 -3.2% 187.7 174.3 -7.1%
Commercial Costs(2) 38.1 31.3 -18.0% 24.0 30.5% 101.2 80.8 -20.2%
Other Operating Costs(3) 38.9 34.6 -11.1% 38.1 -9.2% 116.3 110.8 -4.7%
EBITDA 62.9 66.5 5.8% 64.2 3.7% 180.3 191.1 6.0%
EBITDA Margin (%) 28.0% 31.7% 3.7pp 31.4% 0.3pp 27.7% 31.0% 3.2pp
Mobile 58.8 61.9 5.2% 59.5 3.9% 168.7 176.7 4.8%
Wireline 3.9 4.1 4.2% 3.9 4.2% 10.0 11.1 10.2%
SSI 1.7 2.7 59.9% 2.2 23.8% 5.0 7.2 43.7%
Other & Eliminations -1.5 -2.1 -40.7% -1.4 -46.8% -3.5 -4.0 -13.5%
Depreciation & Amortization 37.6 36.8 -2.1% 37.2 -1.1% 110.4 110.8 0.3%
EBIT 25.4 29.8 17.3% 27.0 10.2% 69.8 80.3 15.0%
Net Financial Results -2.1 -3.5 -68.4% -3.5 -0.5% -6.8 -9.3 -35.9%
Financial Income 2.3 1.4 -38.0% 1.4 0.7% 5.5 5.0 -8.2%
Financial Expenses 4.4 4.9 12.0% 4.9 0.6% 12.3 14.3 16.2%
EBT 23.3 26.3 12.8% 23.5 11.6% 63.0 71.0 12.7%
Tax results 1.7 -0.5 - -2.4 79.1% -6.2 -7.1 -14.1%
Net Results 25.0 25.8 3.1% 21.2 21.7% 56.8 63.9 12.5%
Group Share 25.0 25.8 3.1% 21.2 21.8% 56.8 63.9 12.5%
Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests 0.0 0.0 -77.1% 0.0 -71.1% 0.0 0.0 -18.7%

(1)Direct Servicing Costs = Interconnection and Content + Leased Lines+ OtherNetwork Operating Costs; (2) Commercial Costs = COGS + Mktg & Sales Costs; (3)OtherOperating Costs = Outsourcing Services +G&A +Provisions + others.

7.2. Sonaecom consolidated balance sheet

Million euros
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET 3Q11 3Q12 ∆ 12/11 2Q12 q.o.q. 9M11 9M12 ∆ 12/11
Total Net Assets 1,927.4 1902.6 -1.3% 1,925.5 -1.2% 1,927.4 1902.6 -1.3%
Non Current Assets 1,486.0 1,589.9 7.0% 1,584.0 0.4% 1,486.0 1,589.9 7.0%
Tangible and Intangible Assets 853.9 962.9 12.8% 957.9 0.5% 853.9 962.9 12.8%
Goodwill 526.1 529.9 0.7% 529.6 0.0% 526.1 529.9 0.7%
Investments 0.2 0.2 0.0% 0.2 0.0% 0.2 0.2 0.0%
Deferred Tax Assets 105.4 96.3 -8.6% 95.9 0.4% 105.4 96.3 -8.6%
Others 0.3 0.7 149.2% 0.3 125.3% 0.3 0.7 149.2%
Current Assets 441.4 312.7 -29.2% 341.5 -8.4% 441.4 312.7 -29.2%
Trade Debtors 133.2 121.1 -9.1% 121.1 0.0% 133.2 121.1 -9.1%
Liquidity 183.0 69.0 -62.3% 109.0 -36.7% 183.0 69.0 -62.3%
Others 125.2 122.6 -2.1% 111.3 10.1% 125.2 122.6 -2.1%
Shareholders' Funds 1,028.1 1,070.0 4.1% 1,046.9 2.2% 1,028.1 1,070.0 4.1%
Group Share 1,027.6 1069.6 4.1% 1,046.5 2.2% 1,027.6 1069.6 4.1%
Non-Controlling Interests 0.5 0.4 -19.2% 0.4 2.2% 0.5 0.4 -19.2%
Total Liabilities 899.3 832.6 -7.4% 878.6 -5.2% 899.3 832.6 -7.4%
Non Current Liabilities 405.1 290.0 -28.4% 249.6 16.2% 405.1 290.0 -28.4%
Bank Loans 319.1 195.2 -38.8% 146.3 33.4% 319.1 195.2 -38.8%
Provisions for Other Liabilities and Charges 34.5 44.9 30.0% 47.1 -4.6% 34.5 44.9 30.0%
Others 51.5 50.0 -3.0% 56.2 -11.1% 51.5 50.0 -3.0%
Current Liabilities 494.2 542.6 9.8% 629.0 -13.7% 494.2 542.6 9.8%
Bank Loans 121.9 200.6 64.5% 307.5 -34.8% 121.9 200.6 64.5%
Trade Creditors 155.8 156.7 0.6% 142.2 10.2% 155.8 156.7 0.6%
Others 216.5 185.3 -14.4% 179.3 3.4% 216.5 185.3 -14.4%
Operating CAPEX(1) 28.4 41.9 47.5% 33.3 25.7% 82.1 100.7 22.8%
Operating CAPEX as % of Turnover 12.6% 19.9% 7.3pp 16.3% 3.6pp 12.6% 16.3% 3.7pp
Total CAPEX 28.4 41.9 47.2% 43.3 -3.4% 82.1 110.8 34.8%
EBITDA - Operating CAPEX 34.5 24.7 -28.6% 30.9 -20.1% 98.2 90.3 -8.1%
Operating Cash Flow(2) 23.5 30.0 27.8% 31.7 - 54.1 -14.6 -
FCF(3) 16.7 18.8 13.0% 14.2 - 28.6 -53.4 -
Gross Debt 462.1 417.9 -9.6% 476.8 -12.4% 462.1 417.9 -9.6%
Net Debt 279.0 349.0 25.1% 367.8 -5.1% 279.0 349.0 25.1%
Net Debt/ EBITDA last 12 months 1.2 x 1.4 x 0.2x 1.5 x -0.1x 1.2 x 1.4 x 0.2x
EBITDA/Interest Expenses(4) (last 12 months) 16.5 x 14.8 x -1.7x 14.9 x -0.1x 16.5 x 14.8 x -1.7x
Debt/Total Funds (Debt + Shareholders' Funds) 31.0% 28.1% -2.9pp 31.3% -3.2pp 31.0% 28.1% -2.9pp
Excluding the Securitisation Transaction:
Net Debt 323.6 370.8 14.6% 394.6 -6.0% 323.6 370.8 14.6%
Net Debt/ EBITDA last 12 months 1.4 x 1.5 x 0.1x 1.6 x -0.1x 1.4 x 1.5 x 0.1x
EBITDA/Interest Expenses(4) (last 12 months) 16.5 x 14.8 x -1.7x 14.9 x -0.1x 16.5 x 14.8 x -1.7x

(1)Operating CAPEX excludes Financial Investments: (2)Operating Cash Flow = EBITDA - Operating CAPEX - Change in WC -Non Cash item & Other; (3) FCF Levered after Financial Expenses but before Capital Flows and Financing related up-front Costs; (4)InterestCover.

7.3. Sonaecom levered FCF

Million euros
LEVERED FREE CASH FLOW 3Q11 3Q12 ∆ 12/11 2Q12 q.o.q. 9M11 9M12 ∆ 12/11
EBITDA-Operating CAPEX 34.5 24.7 -28.6% 30.9 -20.1% 98.2 90.3 -8.1%
Change in WC -11.2 7.0 - 2.9 139.5% -47.0 -99.5 -111.7%
Non Cash Items & Other 0.1 -1.7 - -2.1 19.8% 2.8 -5.4 -
Operating Cash Flow 23.5 30.0 27.8% 31.7 -5.4% 54.1 -14.6 -
Securitisation Transaction -5.0 -5.0 0.0% -5.0 0.0% -15.0 -15.0 0.0%
Investments 0.0 0.0 - -6.0 100.0% 0.0 -6.0 -
Own shares 0.0 -0.2 - -2.5 93.9% -2.2 -3.4 -52.2%
Financial results -1.4 -4.1 -182.7% -2.4 -68.9% -6.2 -9.7 -56.0%
Income taxes -0.4 -1.9 - -1.6 -18.1% -2.1 -4.8 -135.1%
FCF 16.7 18.8 13.0% 14.2 32.7% 28.6 -53.4 -

7.4. Sonaecom headcount

Sonaecom 3Q11 3Q12 ∆ 12/11 2Q12 q.o.q. 9M11 9M12 ∆ 12/11
Total Employees 2,054 2,027 -1.3% 2,019 0.4% 2,054 2,027 -1.3%
Shared Services and Corporate Centre 142 138 -2.8% 139 -0.7% 142 138 -2.8%
Telecommunications 1,085 1,019 -6.1% 1,025 -0.6% 1,085 1,019 -6.1%
SSI 569 622 9.3% 603 3.2% 569 622 9.3%
Online & Media 258 248 -3.9% 252 -1.6% 258 248 -3.9%

7.5. Optimus consolidated income statement

Million euros
OPTIMUS INCOME STATEMENT 3Q11 3Q12 ∆ 12/11 2Q12 q.o.q. 9M11 9M12 ∆ 12/11
Turnover 197.2 182.7 -7.3% 178.9 2.1% 566.1 538.3 -4.9%
Service Revenues 187.8 173.9 -7.4% 172.0 1.1% 545.7 517.2 -5.2%
Customer Revenues 146.3 134.5 -8.1% 133.7 0.6% 433.8 403.6 -6.9%
Operator Revenues 41.5 39.4 -5.0% 38.3 2.9% 111.9 113.5 1.5%
Equipment Sales 9.4 8.8 -5.9% 6.9 27.7% 20.5 21.2 3.4%
Other Revenues 2.6 2.7 4.9% 3.3 -18.8% 8.6 8.6 0.0%
Operating Costs 137.0 119.5 -12.8% 118.7 0.6% 396.0 359.2 -9.3%
Personnel Costs 13.4 11.7 -12.6% 11.0 6.8% 40.6 35.7 -12.0%
Direct Servicing Costs(1) 63.0 56.7 -10.1% 58.6 -3.2% 187.3 173.7 -7.3%
Commercial Costs(2) 27.1 23.0 -14.9% 17.7 30.0% 68.6 57.9 -15.6%
Other Operating Costs(3) 33.5 28.0 -16.4% 31.5 -11.0% 99.5 91.8 -7.7%
EBITDA 62.7 65.9 5.1% 63.5 3.9% 178.8 187.8 5.0%
EBITDA Margin (%) 31.8% 36.1% 4.3pp 35.5% 0.6pp 31.6% 34.9% 3.3pp
Operating CAPEX(4) 27.4 40.8 48.7% 33.3 22.4% 79.6 99.6 25.2%
Operating CAPEX as % of Turnover 13.9% 22.3% 8.4pp 18.6% 3.7pp 14.1% 18.5% 4.4pp
EBITDA - Operating CAPEX 35.3 25.1 -28.8% 30.1 -16.7% 99.2 88.2 -11.1%
Total CAPEX 27.5 40.9 48.9% 34.4 19.1% 79.7 100.8 26.5%

(1)Direct Servicing Costs =Interconnection and Content + Leased Lines + OtherNetwork Operating Costs; (2) Commercial Costs = COGS + Mktg & Sales Costs; (3)OtherOperating Costs = Outsourcing Services +G&A +Provisions + others; (4)Operating CAPEX excludesFinancial Investments.

8. Financial Information

8.1. Sonaecom consolidated financial statements

Consolidated balance sheets

For the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 (restated), for the year ended at 31 December 2011 (restated) and for 1 January 2011 (restated)

(Amounts expressed in euro) Notes September 2012 September 2011 December 2011 1 January 2011
(restated) (restated) (restated)
Assets
Non-current assets
Tangible assets 1.d, 1.i and 6 582,876,685 573,721,368 583,413,555 592,369,741
Intangible assets 1.e and 7 379,979,252 280,224,079 389,121,882 290,906,832
Goodwill 1.g and 9 529,882,329 526,133,731 521,103,723 526,141,552
Investments available for sale 1.h, 8 and 10 212,323 212,323 212,323 212,323
Other non-current assets 1.h, 1.s and 1.y 701,845 283,771 264,973 174,363
Deferred tax assets 1.q, 1.t and 11 96,296,946 105,384,838 103,853,881 109,587,224
Total non-current assets 1,589,949,380 1,485,960,110 1,597,970,337 1,519,392,035
Current assets
Inventories 1.j 14,282,672 14,227,875 7,365,390 17,473,750
Trade debtors 1.k and 8 121,140,637 133,201,825 146,137,974 143,294,200
Other current debtors 1.k and 8 29,432,676 32,552,816 25,933,462 61,302,698
Other current assets 1.s and 1.y 78,874,262 78,417,903 70,723,575 69,839,130
Cash and cash equivalents 1.l, 8 and 12 68,966,622 183,025,312 189,350,054 68,577,903
Total current assets 312,696,869 441,425,731 439,510,455 360,487,681
Total assets 1,902,646,249 1,927,385,841 2,037,480,792 1,879,879,716
Shareholders' funds and liabilities
Shareholders' funds
Share capital 13 366,246,868 366,246,868 366,246,868 366,246,868
Own shares 1.v and 14 (9,627,047) (13,594,518) (13,594,518) (15,030,834)
Reserves 1.u 649,104,083 618,178,374 618,945,566 593,009,788
Consolidated net income/(loss) for the period 63,902,108 56,785,382 62,287,398 43,669,651
1,069,626,012 1,027,616,106 1,033,885,314 987,895,473
Non-controlling interests 392,998 486,559 515,654 593,790
Total Shareholders' funds 1,070,019,010 1,028,102,665 1,034,400,968 988,489,263
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Medium and long-term loans – net of short-term portion 1.m, 1.n, 8 and 15 195,153,922 319,067,408 320,176,857 305,038,006
Other non-current financial liabilities 1.i, 8 and 16 19,311,607 18,628,442 17,990,531 19,253,869
Provisions for other liabilities and charges 1.p, 1.t and 17 44,914,742 34,547,649 48,549,956 33,150,028
Securitisation of receivables 8 and 18 5,000,000 24,914,706 19,951,846 39,740,412
Deferred tax liabilities 1.q and 11 1,564,042 5,366,134 5,186,711 5,559,170
Other non-current liabilities 1.s, 1.t and 1.y 24,076,982 2,579,113 30,041,779 2,739,617
Total non-current liabilities 290,021,295 405,103,452 441,897,680 405,481,102
Current liabilities
Short-term loans and other loans 1.m, 1.n, 8 and 15 200,582,408 121,924,773 118,405,031 30,942,240
Trade creditors 8 156,687,700 155,791,136 172,622,586 178,732,746
Other current financial liabilities 1.i, 8, 16 and 19 2,893,694 2,449,306 2,645,498 2,171,140
Securitisation of receivables 8 and 18 19,915,612 19,764,541 19,802,596 19,634,161
Other creditors 8 13,316,233 24,877,605 23,832,672 56,752,155
Other current liabilities 1.s and 1.y 149,210,297 169,372,363 223,873,761 197,676,909
Total current liabilities 542,605,944 494,179,724 561,182,144 485,909,351
Total Shareholders' funds and liabilities 1,902,646,249 1,927,385,841 2,037,480,792 1,879,879,716

The notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements at 30 September 2012 and 2011 (restated – note 1). The Chief Accountant

Patrícia Maria Cruz Ribeiro da Silva

Duarte Paulo Teixeira de Azevedo Miguel Nuno Santos Almeida Gervais Gilles Pellissier
Ângelo Gabriel Ribeirinho Paupério António Sampaio e Mello Jean-François René Pontal
António Bernardo Aranha da Gama Lobo Xavier David Charles Denholm Hobley Nuno Manuel Moniz Trigoso Jordão
Maria Cláudia Teixeira de Azevedo Frank Emmanuel Dangeard

Consolidated profit and loss account by nature

For the periods and quarters ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 (restated) and for the year ended at 31 December 2011 (restated)

(Amounts expressed in euro) Notes September
2012 (not
audited)
July to
September
2012 (not
audited)
September 2011
(restated and
not audited)
July to September
2011 (restated and
not audited)
December 2011
(restated)
Sales 46,989,019 17,298,347 58,406,562 21,936,962 77,172,088
Services rendered 569,986,050 192,764,936 591,902,261 202,966,508 786,462,327
Other operating revenues 6,774,338 1,775,888 6,294,356 1,957,518 8,809,285
623,749,407 211,839,171 656,603,179 226,860,988 872,443,700
Cost of sales (50,653,598) (19,933,279) (64,118,471) (25,305,759) (85,401,524)
External supplies and services 1.i and 20 (287,919,376) (94,769,429) (313,041,951) (105,169,271) (419,762,108)
Staff expenses 1.y (66,797,611) (22,594,692) (71,054,381) (23,794,867) (92,443,327)
Depreciation and amortisation 1.d, 1.e, 6 and 7 (110,757,246) (36,784,142) (110,437,469) (37,563,713) (153,301,640)
Provisions and impairment losses 1.p, 1.x and 17 (16,948,273) (5,473,639) (17,022,137) (5,791,162) (23,698,647)
Other operating costs (10,377,638) (2,522,715) (11,081,153) (3,874,584) (15,663,550)
(543,453,742) (182,077,896) (586,755,562) (201,499,354) (790,270,796)
Losses in group and associated companies - - - - (54,422)
Other financial expenses 1.n, 1.w, 1.x and 21 (14,326,518) (4,944,603) (12,324,201) (4,413,568) (17,413,177)
Other financial income 1.w and 21 5,043,107 1,448,218 5,495,443 2,337,570 8,575,532
Current income / (loss) 71,012,254 26,264,890 63,018,859 23,285,636 73,280,837
Income taxation 1.q, 11 and 22 (7,101,225) (492,526) (6,222,509) 1,716,832 (10,955,640)
Consolidated net income/(loss) for the period 63,911,029 25,772,364 56,796,350 25,002,468 62,325,197
Attributed to:
Shareholders of parent company 26 63,902,108 25,767,675 56,785,382 24,982,002 62,287,398
Non-controlling interests 8,921 4,689 10,968 20,466 37,799
Earnings per share
Including discontinued operations:
Basic 0.18 0.07 0.16 0.07 0.17
Diluted 0.18 0.07 0.16 0.07 0.17
Excluding discontinued operations:
Basic 0.18 0.07 0.16 0.07 0.17
Diluted 0.18 0.07 0.16 0.07 0.17

The notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements at 30 September 2012 and 2011 (restated – note 1).

The Chief Accountant

Patrícia Maria Cruz Ribeiro da Silva

Duarte Paulo Teixeira de Azevedo Miguel Nuno Santos Almeida Gervais Gilles Pellissier
Ângelo Gabriel Ribeirinho Paupério António Sampaio e Mello Jean-François René Pontal
António Bernardo Aranha da Gama Lobo Xavier David Charles Denholm Hobley Nuno Manuel Moniz Trigoso Jordão
Maria Cláudia Teixeira de Azevedo Frank Emmanuel Dangeard

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

For the periods and quarters ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 (restated) and for the year ended at 31 December 2011 (restated)

(Amounts expressed in euro) Notes September 2012
(not audited)
July to
September 2012
(not audited)
September 2011
(restated and
not audited)
July to
September 2011
(restated and
not audited)
December 2011
(restated)
Consolidated net income / (loss) for the period 63,911,029 25,772,364 56,796,350 25,002,468 62,325,197
Components of other consolidated comprehensive income, net of tax
Changes in currency translation reserve and other
1.w (1,174,782) (425,593) (132,874) (422,984) (297,463)
Consolidated comprehensive income for the period 62,736,247 25,346,771 56,663,476 24,579,484 62,027,734
Attributed to:
Shareholders of parent company 62,727,326 25,342,082 56,652,508 24,559,018 61,989,935
Non-controlling interests 8,921 4,689 10,968 20,466 37,799

The notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements at 30 September 2012 and 2011 (restated – note 1).

The Chief Accountant

Patrícia Maria Cruz Ribeiro da Silva

Duarte Paulo Teixeira de Azevedo Miguel Nuno Santos Almeida Gervais Gilles Pellissier
Ângelo Gabriel Ribeirinho Paupério António Sampaio e Mello Jean-François René Pontal
António Bernardo Aranha da Gama Lobo Xavier David Charles Denholm Hobley Nuno Manuel Moniz Trigoso Jordão
Maria Cláudia Teixeira de Azevedo Frank Emmanuel Dangeard

Consolidated movements in shareholders' funds

For the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 (restated)

Reserves
(Amounts expressed in euro) Share capital Own shares
(note 14)
Share
premium
Legal
reserves
Reserves of
own shares
Reserves for
Medium Term
Incentive Plans
(note 27) Other reserves Total reserves Non-
-controlling
interests
Net income /
(loss)
Total
2012
Balance at 31 December 2011 (restated) 366,246,868 (13,594,518) 775,290,377 7,991,192 13,594,518 7,119,989 (185,050,511) 618,945,566 62,287,398 1,033,885,314
Appropriation of the consolidated net result of 2011 (restated)
Transfers to other reserves (restated) - - - - - - 62,287,398 62,287,398 - (62,287,398) -
Dividend distribution - - - - - - (25,172,240) (25,172,240) - - (25,172,240)
Consolidated comprehensive income for the period
ended at 30 September 2012 - - - - - - (1,174,782) (1,174,782) - 63,902,108 62,727,326
Acquisition of own shares - (3,382,977) - - 3,382,977 - (3,382,977) - - - (3,382,977)
Delivery of own shares under the Short and Medium
Term Incentive Plans (notes 1.y and 27)
- 7,350,448 - - (7,350,448) (4,006,035) 5,751,065 (5,605,420) - - 1,745,029
Effect of the recognition of the Medium Term
Incentive Plans (notes 1.y and 27)
- - - - - 3,115,080 - 3,115,080 - - 3,115,080
Derivate on own shares (notes 18 and 21) - - - - - - (3,291,520) (3,291,520) - - (3,291,520)
Balance at 30 September 2012 366,246,868 (9,627,047) 775,290,377 7,991,192 9,627,047 6,229,034 (150,033,567) 649,104,083 - 63,902,108 1,069,626,012
Non-controlling interests
Balance at 31 December 2011 - - - - - - - - 515,654 - 515,654
Non-controlling interests in comprehensive income - - - - - - - - 8,921 - 8,921
Dividend distribution - - - - - - - - (124,500) - (124,500)
Other changes - - - - - - - - (7,077) - (7,077)
Balance at 30 September 2012 - - - - - - - - 392,998 - 392,998
Total 366,246,868 (9,627,047) 775,290,377 7,991,192 9,627,047 6,229,034 (150,033,567) 649,104,083 392,998 63,902,108 1,070,019,010

Consolidated movements in shareholders' funds (continued)

For the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 (restated)

Reserves
(Amounts expressed in euro) Share capital Own shares
(note 14)
Share
premium
Legal
reserves
Reserves of
own shares
Reserves for
Medium Term
Incentive Plans
(note 27) Other reserves Total reserves Non-
-controlling
interests
Net income /
(loss)
Total
2011
Balance at 31 December 2010 (restated)
Appropriation of the consolidated net result of 2010
(restated)
366,246,868 (15,030,834) 775,290,377 1,221,003 15,030,834 4,812,753 (203,345,179) 593,009,788 43,669,651 987,895,473
Transfers to legal reserves and other
reserves (restated)
6,770,189 36,899,462 43,669,651 – (43,669,651)
Dividend distribution (17,859,403) (17,859,403) (17,859,403)
Consolidated comprehensive income for the period
ended at 30 September 2011
(132,874) (132,874) 56,785,382 56,652,508
Acquisition of own shares (2,223,287) 2,223,287 (2,223,287) (2,223,287)
Delivery of own shares under the Short and Medium
Term Incentive Plans (notes 1.y and 27)
Effect of the recognition of the Medium Term
3,659,603 – (3,659,603) (1,604,799) 1,775,360 (3,489,042) 170,561
Incentive Plans (notes 1.y and 27) 2,980,254 2,980,254 2,980,254
Balance at 30 September 2011 (restated) 366,246,868 (13,594,518) 775,290,377 7,991,192 13,594,518 6,188,208 (184,885,921) 618,178,374 56,785,382 1,027,616,106
Non-controlling interests
Balance at 31 December 2010 (restated) 593,790 593,790
Non-controlling interests in comprehensive income 10,968 10,968
Dividend distribution (124,500) (124,500)
Other changes 6,301 6,301
Balance at 30 September 2011 (restated) 486,559 486,559
Total 366,246,868 (13,594,518) 775,290,377 7,991,192 13,594,518 6,188,208 (184,885,921) 618,178,374 486,559 56,785,382 1,028,102,665

The notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements at 30 September 2012 and 2011 (restated – note 1).

The Chief Accountant

Patrícia Maria Cruz Ribeiro da Silva

Duarte Paulo Teixeira de Azevedo Miguel Nuno Santos Almeida Gervais Gilles Pellissier
Ângelo Gabriel Ribeirinho Paupério António Sampaio e Mello Jean-François René Pontal
António Bernardo Aranha da Gama Lobo Xavier David Charles Denholm Hobley Nuno Manuel Moniz Trigoso Jordão
Maria Cláudia Teixeira de Azevedo Frank Emmanuel Dangeard

Consolidated cash flow statements

For the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011

(Amounts expressed in euro) September 2012 September 2011
Operating activities
Receipts from trade debtors 606,417,754 638,080,133
Payments to trade creditors (362,712,707) (409,920,816)
Payments to employees (81,129,140) (79,445,037)
Cash flows from operating activities 162,575,907 148,714,280
Payments / receipts relating to income taxes, net (4,840,059) (2,058,841)
Other payments / receipts relating to operating activities, net (4,875,283) (9,846,736)
Cash flows from operating activities (1) 152,860,565 152,860,565 136,808,703 136,808,703
Investing activities
Receipts from:
Tangible assets 9,118,193 16,266,882
Intangible assets 37,463
Interest and similar income 4,414,619 4,519,144
Dividens 11,443 13,544,255 20,823,489
Payments for:
Financial investments (6,447,860) (8,860,291)
Tangible assets (67,891,788) (74,688,845)
Intangible assets (109,825,306) (15,980,291)
Loans granted (184,164,954) (3,570) (99,532,997)
(78,709,508)
Cash flows from investing activities (2) (170,620,699)
Financing activities
Receipts from:
Loans obtained 33,347,408 33,347,408 107,700,000 107,700,000
Payments for:
Leasing (2,572,704) (1,955,766)
Interest and similar expenses (14,381,481) (12,099,477)
Dividends (25,296,740) (17,983,903)
Acquisition of own shares (3,382,976) (2,223,287)
Loans obtained (103,096,843) (148,730,744) (15,095,748) (49,358,181)
Cash flows from financing activities (3) (115,383,336) 58,341,819
Net cash flows (4)=(1)+(2)+(3) (133,143,470) 116,441,014
Effect of the foreign exchanges (108,074) (184,610)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 189,031,758 65,985,051
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 55,780,214 182,241,455

The notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements at 30 September 2012 and 2011 (restated – note 1).

Chief Accountant

Patrícia Maria Cruz Ribeiro da Silva

Duarte Paulo Teixeira de Azevedo Miguel Nuno Santos Almeida Gervais Gilles Pellissier
Ângelo Gabriel Ribeirinho Paupério António Sampaio e Mello Jean-François René Pontal
António Bernardo Aranha da Gama Lobo Xavier David Charles Denholm Hobley Nuno Manuel Moniz Trigoso Jordão
Maria Cláudia Teixeira de Azevedo Frank Emmanuel Dangeard

Notes to the consolidated cash flow statements

For the periods ended at 30 September2012 and 2011

1. Acquisition or sale of subsidiaries or other businesses

September 2012 September 2011
a) Amounts of acquisitions paid
Connectiv Solutions, Inc 6,441,678
Infosystems 6,182
Sontária - Empreendimentos Imobiliários, S.A. 8,860,291
6,447,860 8,860,291

2. Details of cash and cash equivalents

September 2012 September 2011
Cash in hand 496,718 111,362
Cash at bank 9,584,956 5,883,950
Treasury applications 58,884,948 177,030,000
Overdrafts (13,186,408) (783,857)
Cash and cash equivalents 55,780,214 182,241,455
Overdrafts 13,186,408 783,857
Cash assets 68,966,622 183,025,312

3. Description of non-monetary financing activities

September 2012 September 2011
a) Bank credit obtained and not used 55,119,000 103,050,000
b) Purchase of company through the issue of shares Not applicable Not applicable
c) Conversion of loans into shares Not applicable Not applicable

4. Cash flow breakdown by activity

Activity Cash flow from
operating activities
Cash flow from
investing activities
Cash flow from
financing
activities
Net cash flows
Telecommunication 159,049,549 (163,541,331) (19,988,117) (24,479,899)
Multimedia (2,333,452) (709,544) (125,021) (3,168,017)
Information Systems (2,971,448) (7,529,239) 5,634,995 (4,865,692)
Holding (884,084) 1,159,415 (100,905,193) (100,629,862)
152,860,565 (170,620,699) (115,383,336) (133,143,470)

The notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements at 30 September 2012 and 2011 (restated – note 1).

Chief Accountant

Patrícia Maria Cruz Ribeiro da Silva

Duarte Paulo Teixeira de Azevedo Miguel Nuno Santos Almeida Gervais Gilles Pellissier
Ângelo Gabriel Ribeirinho Paupério António Sampaio e Mello Jean-François René Pontal
António Bernardo Aranha da Gama Lobo Xavier David Charles Denholm Hobley Nuno Manuel Moniz Trigoso Jordão
Maria Cláudia Teixeira de Azevedo Frank Emmanuel Dangeard

8.2. Notes to the consolidated financial statements

SONAECOM, S.G.P.S., S.A. (hereinafter referred to as 'the Company' or 'Sonaecom') was established on 6 June 1988, under the name Sonae – Tecnologias de Informação, S.A. and has its head office at Lugar de Espido, Via Norte, Maia – Portugal. It is the parent company of the Group of companies listed in notes 2 and 3 ('the Group').

Pargeste, S.G.P.S., S.A.'s subsidiaries in the communications and information technology area were transferred to the Company through a demerger-merger process, executed by public deed dated 30 September 1997.

On 3 November 1999 the Company's share capital was increased, its Articles of Association were modified and its name was changed to Sonae.com, S.G.P.S., S.A.. Since then the Company's corporate object has been the management of investments in other companies. Also on 3 November 1999, the Company's share capital was re-denominated to euro, being represented by one hundred and fifty million shares with a nominal value of 1 euro each.

On 1 June 2000, the Company carried out a Combined Share Offer, involving the following:

  • A Retail Share Offer of 5,430,000 shares, representing 3.62% of the share capital, made in the domestic market and aimed at: (i) employees of the Sonae Group; (ii) customers of the companies controlled by Sonaecom; and (iii) the general public;
  • An Institutional Offering for sale of 26,048,261 shares, representing 17.37% of the share capital, aimed at domestic and foreign institutional investors.

In addition to the Combined Share Offer, the Company's share capital was increased under the terms explained below. The new shares were fully subscribed for and paid up by Sonae, S.G.P.S., S.A. (a Shareholder of Sonaecom, hereinafter referred to as 'Sonae'). The capital increase was subscribed for and paid up on the date the price of the Combined Share Offer was determined, and paid up in cash, 31,000,000 new ordinary shares of 1 euro each being issued. The subscription price for the new shares was the same as that fixed for the sale of shares in the aforementioned Combined Share Offer, which was Euro 10.

In addition, in this year, Sonae sold 4,721,739 Sonaecom shares under an option granted to the banks leading the Institutional Offer for Sale and 1,507,865 shares to Sonae Group managers and to the former owners of the companies acquired by Sonaecom.

By decision of the Shareholders' General Meeting held on 17 June 2002, Sonaecom's share capital was increased from Euro 181,000,000 to Euro 226,250,000 by public subscription reserved for the existing Shareholders, 45,250,000 new shares of 1 euro each having been fully subscribed for and paid up at the price of Euro 2.25 per share.

On 30 April 2003, the Company's name was changed by public deed to SONAECOM, S.G.P.S., S.A..

By decision of the Shareholders' General Meeting held on 12 September 2005, Sonaecom's share capital was increased by Euro 70,276,868, from Euro 226,250,000 to Euro 296,526,868, by the issuance of 70,276,868 new shares of 1 euro each and with a share premium of Euro 242,455,195, fully subscribed by France Telecom. The corresponding public deed was executed on 15 November 2005.

By decision of the Shareholders General Meeting held on 18 September 2006, Sonaecom's share capital was increased by Euro 69,720,000, from Euro 296,526,868 to Euro 366,246,868, by the issuance of 69,720,000 new shares of 1 euro each and with a share premium of Euro 275,657,217, subscribed by 093X – Telecomunicações Celulares, S.A. (EDP) and Parpública – Participações Públicas, SGPS, S.A. (Parpública). The corresponding public deed was executed on 18 October 2006.

By decision of the Shareholders General Meeting held on 16 April 2008, bearer shares were converted into registered shares.

The Group's business consists essentially of:

  • Mobile and fixed telecommunications operations and internet;
  • Multimedia;
  • Information systems consultancy.

The Group operates in Portugal and has subsidiaries (from the information systems consultancy segment) operating in about 13 countries.

Since 1 January 2001, all Group companies based in the euro zone have adopted the euro as their base currency for processing, systems and accounting.

The consolidated financial statements are also presented in euro, rounded at unit, and the transactions in foreign

1. Basis of presentation

The accompanying financial statements relate to the consolidated financial statements of the Sonaecom Group and have been prepared on a going concern basis, based on the accounting records of the companies included in the consolidation (notes 2 and 3) in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IAS/IFRS) as adopted by the European Union (EU) and considering the IAS 34 – 'Interim financial reporting'. These financial statements were prepared based on the acquisition cost, except for the revaluation of some financial instruments.

For Sonaecom, there are no differences between IFRS as adopted by European Union and IFRS published by the International Accounting Standards Board.

Sonaecom adopted IAS/IFRS for the first time according to SIC 8 (First-time adoption of IAS) on 1 January 2003.

Until the date of approval of these financial statements there are no standards, interpretations, amendments and revisions that have been approved (endorsed) by the European Union, whose application is mandatory in 1 January 2012 or in future financial years and adopted in the period ended in 30 September 2012.

The following standards, interpretations, amendments and revisions have been at the date of approval of these financial statements, approved (endorsed) by the European Union, whose application is mandatory only in future financial years:

Standard / Interpretation Effective date (annual
periods beginning on or
after)
IAS 1 - Amendments (Presentation of Items of 5-Jun-12
Other Comprehensive Income)

The amendments to IAS 1 require companies preparing financial statements in accordance with IFRSs to group together items within OCI that may be reclassified to the profit or loss section of the income statement.

IAS 19 - Amendments (Employee Benefits) 5-Jun-12

The amendments make important improvements by eliminating an option to defer the recognition of gains and losses, known as the 'corridor method', improving comparability and faithfulness of presentation, streamlining the presentation of changes in assets and liabilities arising from defined benefit plans and enhancing the disclosure requirements for defined benefit plans.

These standards, although approved (endorsed) by the European Union, were not adopted by the Group in the period ended at 30 September 2012, as the application of these standards is not yet mandatory.

No significant impacts are expected to arise in the financial statements resulting from the adoption of the same.

The following standards, interpretations, amendments and revisions have not yet been approved (endorsed) by the European Union, at the date of approval of these financial statements:

Standard / Interpretation Effective date (annual
periods beginning on or
after)
IFRS 1 - Amendments (Severe 1-Jul-11
Hyperinflation and Removal of Fixed Dates
for First-Time Adopters)
The amendments referred to the Severe Hyperinflation and Removal of
Fixed Dates for First-Time Adopters: 1) replace the fixed dates in the
derecognition exception and the exemption related to the initial fair
value measurement of financial instruments; and 2) add a deemed cost

value measurement of financial instruments; and 2) add a deemed cost exemption to IFRS 1 that an entity can apply at the date of transaction to IFRSs after being subject to severe hyperinflation.

IFRS 1 - Amendments (Government Loans) 1-Jan-13

The amendments referred to the Government Loans addresses how a first-time adopters would account for a government loan with a belowmarket rate of interest when transitioning to IFRS and proposes to permit prospective application of IAS 20 requirements.

IFRS 7 Amendments (Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities: 1-Jan-13

Disclosures)

The amendment requires disclosures to improve the understanding of transfer transactions of financial assets (for example, securitisations), including understanding the possible effects of any risks that may remain after the transfer. It also requires additional disclosures if a disproportionate amount of transfer transactions are undertaken around the end of a reporting period.

IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments and 1-Jan-15
subsquent amendments)

This standard is the first step in the project to replace IAS 39, and it introduces new requirements for classifying and measuring financial assets.

IFRS 10 (Consolidated Financial Statements) 1-Jan-13

Builds on existing principles by identifying the concept of control as the determining factor in whether an entity should be included within the consolidated financial statements of the parent company. The standard provides additional guidance to assist in the determination of control where this is difficult to assess.

IFRS 11 (Joint Arrangements) 1-Jan-13

Provides for a more realistic reflection of joint arrangements by focusing on the rights and obligations of the arrangement, rather than its legal form (as is currently the case). The standard addresses inconsistencies in the reporting of joint arrangements by requiring a single method to account for interests in jointly controlled entities.

IFRS 12 (Disclosures of Interests in Other Entities) 1-Jan-13

New and comprehensive standard on disclosure requirements for all forms of interests in other entities, including joint arrangements, associates, special purpose vehicles and other off balance sheet vehicles.

Standard / Interpretation Effective date (annual
periods beginning on or
after)
IFRS 13 (Fair Value Measurement) 1-Jan-13
It will improve consistency and reduce complexity by providing, for the
first time, a precise definition of fair value and a single source of fair value
measurement and disclosure requirements for use across IFRSs.
Improvements to IFRS (2009-2011) 1-Jan-13
The IASB finalise its annual improvements publication corresponding to
the 2009-2011 cycle including six amendments to five IFRSs. The
annual improvements process provides a mechanism for non urgent
but necessary amendments to International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRSs) to be grouped together and issued in one package.
Transition Guidance (Amendments to IFRS 1-Jan-13
10, IFRS 11 and IFRS 12)
The amendments clarify the transition guidance in IFRS 10
Consolidated Financial Statements and also provide additional transition
relief in IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements and IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests
in Other Entities, limiting the requirement to provide adjusted
comparative information to only the preceding comparative period.
Furthermore, for disclosures related to unconsolidated structured
entities, the amendments will remove the requirement to present
comparative information for periods before IFRS 12 is first applied.
IAS 12 - Amendments (Deferred tax: 1-Jan-12
Recovery of Underlying Assets)
The amendment introduces, in the case of investment properties
measured using the fair value model, the presumption that recovery of
the carrying amount will normally be through sale, in order to determine
their tax impact. As a result of the amendments, SIC 21 - 'Income
Taxes—Recovery of Revalued Non-Depreciable Assets' would no longer
apply to investment properties carried at fair value. The amendments
also incorporate into IAS 12 the remaining guidance previously
contained in SIC-21, which is accordingly withdrawn.
IAS 27 (Separate Financial Statements) 1-Jan-13
Consolidation requirements previously forming part of IAS 27 have
been revised and are now contained in IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial
Statements´.
IAS 28 (Investments in Associates and Joint 1-Jan-13
Ventures)
The objective of IAS 28 (as amended in 2011) is to prescribe the
accounting for investments in associates and to set out the
requirements for the application of the equity method when
accounting for investments in associates and joint ventures.
IAS 32 - Amendments (Offsetting Financial 1-Jan-14
Assets and Financial Liabilities)
IAS 32 is amended to refer to the IFRS 7 disclosure requirements in
respect of offsetting arrangements.
IFRIC 20 Interpretation (Stripping Costs in 1-Jan-13
the Production Phase of a Surface Mine)
The Interpretation clarifies when production stripping should lead to the

recognition of an asset and how that asset should be measured, both initially and in subsequent periods.

The application of these standards and interpretations, when applicable, will have no material effect on future consolidated financial statements.

During the period ended at 30 September 2012, in line with best practice in the telecoms sector, the Group changed its accounting criteria for costs related to customers' loyalty contracts. To date, these were recorded as an expense in the year they occurred. From 1 January 2012, the costs incurred for customers' loyalty contracts, which include compensation clauses in the event of early termination, are capitalized as 'Intangible Assets' and amortised over the period of their contracts. This change occurs because it is now possible to apply a reliable cost allocation to the respective contracts, as well as the revenue generated by each contract, thus fulfilling the criteria for capitalisation required by IAS 38 – Intangible assets.

When a contract is terminated, the net value of intangible assets associated with this contract is immediately recognised as an expense in the income statement. This accounting policy allows a more true, fair and reliable presentation of the financial position and the financial performance of the Group, as it allows the alignment between the costs incurred with customer's loyalty contracts and the revenue generated.

Additionally, with the perceived relevant frequency, impairment tests will be made to ensure that the current value of the estimated revenues associated with each contract is greater than the amount that is capitalised.

As provided under IAS 8 - Accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors, the policy change was applied retrospectively. Therefore, on 1 January 2011, the Group recognized an intangible asset related to the amount of costs incurred with customers' loyalty contracts by that date, net of the respective amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. The consolidated income statement for 2011 has been adjusted to reflect: (1) the capitalization of costs incurred with customers' loyalty contracts and (ii) amortisation and impairment losses of intangible assets recognized in the year and in the previous years. Consequently, changes were made in the consolidated balance sheets of 1 January 2011, 30 September 2011 and 31 December 2011, as well as in the consolidated Income statements (by nature) for the period ended 30 September 2011 and for the year ended on 31 December 2011, as follows:

Balance sheet at 1 January 2011

(Amounts expressed in euro) Before the
change
Effect of the
change
Balance sheet
restated
Assets
Tangible assets 592,369,741 - 592,369,741
Intangible assets 272,896,942 18,009,890 290,906,832
Goodwill 526,141,552 - 526,141,552
Other assets 470,461,591 - 470,461,591
Total assets 1,861,869,826 18,009,890 1,879,879,716
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities 400,708,481 4,772,621 405,481,102
Current liabilities 485,909,351 - 485,909,351
Total liabilities 886,617,832 4,772,621 891,390,453
Shareholders' funds excl. non-control. interests 974,658,204 13,237,269 987,895,473
Non-controlling interests 593,790 - 593,790
Total Shareholders' funds 975,251,994 13,237,269 988,489,263
Total Shareholders' funds and liabilities 1,861,869,826 18,009,890 1,879,879,716

Balance sheet at 30 September 2011

Before the Effect of the Balance sheet
(Amounts expressed in euro) change change restated
Assets
Tangible assets 573,721,368 - 573,721,368
Intangible assets 262,630,465 17,593,614 280,224,079
Goodwill 526,133,731 - 526,133,731
Other assets 547,306,663
-
547,306,663
Total assets 1,909,792,227 17,593,614 1,927,385,841
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities 400,441,144 4,662,308 405,103,452
Current liabilities 494,179,724
-
494,179,724
Total liabilities 894,620,868 4,662,308 899,283,176
Shareholders' funds excl. non-control. interests 1,014,684,800 12,931,306 1,027,616,106
Non-controlling interests 486,559 - 486,559
Total Shareholders' funds 1,015,171,359 12,931,306 1,028,102,665
Total Shareholders' funds and liabilities 1,909,792,227 17,593,614 1,927,385,841

Balance sheet at 31 December 2011

Before the
change
Effect of the
change
Balance sheet
restated
583,413,555 - 583,413,555
371,429,260 17,692,622 389,121,882
521,103,723 - 521,103,723
543,841,632 - 543,841,632
2,019,788,170 17,692,622 2,037,480,792
437,209,135 4,688,545 441,897,680
561,182,144 - 561,182,144
998,391,279 4,688,545 1,003,079,824
1,020,881,237 13,004,077 1,033,885,314
515,654 - 515,654
1,021,396,891 13,004,077 1,034,400,968
2,019,788,170 17,692,622 2,037,480,792

Balance sheet at 30 September 2012

Before the Effect of the Balance sheet
(Amounts expressed in euro) change change restated
Assets
Tangible assets 582,876,685 - 582,876,685
Intangible assets 365,083,544 14,895,708 379,979,252
Goodwill 529,882,329 - 529,882,329
Other assets 409,907,983 - 409,907,983
Total assets 1,887,750,541 14,895,708 1,902,646,249
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities 288,462,766 1,558,529 290,021,295
Current liabilities 542,605,944 - 542,605,944
Total liabilities 831,068,710 1,558,529 832,627,239
Shareholders' funds excl. non-control. interests 1,056,288,833 13,337,179 1,069,626,012
Non-controlling interests 392,998 - 392,998
Total Shareholders' funds 1,056,681,831 13,337,179 1,070,019,010
Total Shareholders' funds and liabilities 1,887,750,541 14,895,708 1,902,646,249

Profit and loss statement at 30 September 2011

(Amounts expressed in euro) Before the
change
Effect of the
change
Profit and loss
stat. restated
Total revenue 656,603,179 - 656,603,179
Costs and losses
External supplies and services (329,309,958) 16,268,007 (313,041,951)
Depreciation and amortisation (93,753,186) (16,684,283) (110,437,469)
Other operating costs (163,276,142) - (163,276,142)
EBIT 70,263,893 (416,276) 69,847,617
Financial results (6,828,758) - (6,828,758)
Income taxation (6,332,822) 110,313 (6,222,509)
Consolidated net income / (loss) 57,102,313 (305,963) 56,796,350
Attributed to non-controlling interests 10,968 - 10,968
Attributed to shareholders of parent company 57,091,345 (305,963) 56,785,382
Earnings per share
Including discontinued operations:
Basic 0.16 0.00 0.16
Diluted 0.16 0.00 0.16
Excluding discontinued operations:
Basic 0.16 0.00 0.16
Diluted 0.16 0.00 0.16

Profit and loss statement at 31 December 2011

Before the Effect of the Profit and loss
(Amounts expressed in euro) change change stat. restated
Total revenue 872,443,700 - 872,443,700
Costs and losses
External supplies and services (442,250,912) 22,488,804 (419,762,108)
Depreciation and amortisation (130,495,567) (22,806,073) (153,301,640)
Other operating costs (217,207,048) - (217,207,048)
EBIT 82,490,173 (317,269) 82,172,904
Financial results (8,892,067) - (8,892,067)
Income taxation (11,039,716) 84,076 (10,955,640)
Consolidated net income / (loss) 62,558,390 (233,193) 62,325,197
Attributed to non-controlling interests 37,799 - 37,799
Attributed to shareholders of parent company 62,520,591 (233,193) 62,287,398
Earnings per share
Including discontinued operations:
Basic 0.18 0.00 0.17
Diluted 0.18 0.00 0.17
Excluding discontinued operations:
Basic 0.18 0.00 0.17
Diluted 0.18 0.00 0.17

Profit and loss statement at 30 September 2012

Before the Effect of the Profit and loss
(Amounts expressed in euro) change change stat. restated
Total revenue 623,749,407 - 623,749,407
Costs and losses
External supplies and services (302,775,880) 14,856,504 (287,919,376)
Depreciation and amortisation (93,103,829) (17,653,417) (110,757,246)
Other operating costs (144,777,120) - (144,777,120)
EBIT 83,092,578 (2,796,913) 80,295,665
Financial results (9,283,411) - (9,283,411)
Income taxation (10,231,241) 3,130,016 (7,101,225)
Consolidated net income / (loss) 63,577,926 333,103 63,911,029
Attributed to non-controlling interests 8,921 - 8,921
Attributed to shareholders of parent company 63,569,005 333,103 63,902,108
Earnings per share
Including discontinued operations:
Basic 0.18 0.00 0.18
Diluted 0.18 0.00 0.18
Excluding discontinued operations:
Basic 0.18 0.00 0.18
Diluted 0.18 0.00 0.18

The accounting policies and measurement criteria adopted by the Group on 30 September 2012 are comparable with those used in the preparation of 31 December 2011 financial

statements, with the exception for the point mentioned above.

Main accounting policies

The main accounting policies used in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements are as follows:

a) Investments in Group companies

Investments in companies in which the Group has direct or indirect voting rights at Shareholders' General Meetings, in excess of 50%, or in which it has control over the financial and operating policies (definition of control used by the Group) were fully consolidated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Third party participations in the Shareholders' equity and net results of those companies are recorded separately in the consolidated balance sheet and in the consolidated profit and loss statement, respectively, under the caption 'Non-controlling interests'.

Total comprehensive income is attributed to the owners of the Shareholders of parent company and the non-controlling interests even if this results in a deficit balance of noncontrolling interests.

In the acquisition of subsidiaries, the purchase method is applied. The results of subsidiaries bought or sold during the year are included in the profit and loss statement as from the date of acquisition (or of control acquisition) or up to the date of sale (or of control cession). Intra-Group transactions, balances and dividends are eliminated.

The expenses incurred with the acquisition of investments in Group companies are recorded as cost when they are incurred.

The fully consolidated companies are listed in note 2.

b) Investments in associated companies

Investments in associated companies correspond to investments in which the Group has significant influence (generally investments representing between 20% and 50% of a company's share capital) and are recorded using the equity method.

In accordance with the equity method, investments are adjusted annually by the amount corresponding to the Group's share of the net results of associated companies, against a corresponding entry to gain or loss for the year, and by the amount of dividends received, as well as by other changes in the equity of the associated companies, which are recorded by a corresponding entry under the caption 'Other reserves'. An assessment of the investments in associated companies is

performed annually, with the aim of detecting possible impairment situations.

When the Group's share of accumulated losses of an associated company exceeds the book value of the investment, the investment is recorded at nil value, except when the Group has assumed commitments to the associated company, a situation when a provision is recorded under the caption 'Provisions for other liabilities and charges'.

Investments in associated companies are listed in note 4.

c) Companies jointly controlled

The financial statements of companies jointly controlled have been consolidated in the accompanying financial statements by the proportional method, since their acquisition date. According to this method, assets, liabilities, income and costs of these companies have been included into the accompanying consolidated financial statements, in the proportion attributable to the Group.

The excess of cost in relation to the fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities of the jointly controlled companies at the time of their acquisition was recorded as Goodwill (note 9). If the difference between cost and the fair value of the net assets and liabilities acquired is negative, it is recognised as income of the period, after reconfirmation of the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities.

The transactions, balances and dividends distributed among Group companies and jointly controlled companies are eliminated in the proportion attributable to the Group.

The classification of financial investments as jointly controlled is determined, among other things, on the Shareholders' Agreements that govern the jointly controlled companies.

A description of the companies jointly controlled is disclosed in note 3.

d) Tangible assets

Tangible assets are recorded at their acquisition cost less accumulated depreciation and less estimated accumulated impairment losses.

Depreciations are calculated on a straight-line monthly basis as from the date the assets are available for use in the necessary conditions to operate as intended by the management, by a corresponding charge under the profit and loss statement caption 'Depreciation and amortisation'.

Impairment losses detected in the realisation value of tangible assets are recorded in the year in which they arise, by a corresponding charge under the caption 'Depreciation and amortisation' in the profit and loss statement.

The annual depreciation rates used correspond to the estimated useful life of the assets, which are as follows:

Years of
useful life
Buildings 50
Other constructions 10 -40
Networks 10 -40
Other plant and machinery 1 - 16
Vehicles 4
Fixtures and fittings 1 -10
Tools 4 - 8
Other tangible assets 4 - 8

During the period ended at 30 September 2011, the Board of Directors of the Group proceeded with prospective effect to the revision of the estimated useful life of a set of assets related to the telecommunications networks and mobile telephones, based on evaluation reports produced by specialised independent agencies.

Current maintenance and repair costs of fixed assets are recorded as costs in the year in which they occur. Improvements of significant amount, which increase the estimated useful life of the assets, are capitalised and depreciated in accordance with the remaining estimated useful life of the corresponding assets.

The estimated costs related with the mandatory dismantling and removal of tangible assets, incurred by the Group, are capitalised and amortised in accordance with the estimated useful life of the corresponding assets.

Work in progress corresponds to fixed assets still in the construction/development stage which are recorded at their acquisition cost. These assets are depreciated as from the moment they are in condition to be used and when they are ready to start operating as intended by the management. Good conditions in terms of network coverage and / or necessary quality and technical reliability to ensure minimum services are examples of conditions evaluated by the management.

e) Intangible assets

Intangible assets are recorded at their acquisition cost less accumulated amortisation and less estimated accumulated impairment losses. Intangible assets are only recognised if it is likely that they will bring future economic benefits to the Group, if the Group controls them and if their cost can be reasonably measured.

Intangible assets comprise, essentially, software (excluding the one included in tangible assets – telecommunication sites' software), industrial property, costs incurred with the mobile network operator licenses (GSM, UMTS and Spectrum for 4th generation services) and the fixed network operator licenses,

as well as the costs incurred with the acquisition of customers' portfolios (value attributed under the purchase price allocation in business combinations) and the costs related to customers' loyalty contracts.

Amortisations of intangible assets are calculated on a straightline monthly basis, over the estimated useful life of the assets (one to six years), as from the month in which the corresponding expenses are incurred. Mobile and fixed network operator licenses are amortised over the estimated period for which they were granted, so, the UMTS license is being amortised until 2030 and the LTE license until 2041. Additional license costs, namely the ones related to the commitments assumed by the Group under the UMTS license, regarding the contributions to the 'Information Society', are being amortised up to the estimated useful life of the license above indicated. The amortisation of the customer's portfolios is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated average retention period of the customers (six years).

Expenditures with internally-generated intangible assets, namely research and development expenditures, are recognised in the profit and loss statement when incurred. Development expenditures can only be recognised as an intangible asset if the Group demonstrates the ability to complete the project and is able to put it in use or available for sale.

The costs incurred for customers' loyalty contracts, which include compensation clauses in the event of early termination, are capitalized as 'Intangible Assets' and amortised over the period of their contracts. When a contract is terminated, the net value of intangible assets associated with this contract is immediately recognised as an expense in the income statement. Additionally, with the perceived relevant frequency, impairment tests will be made to ensure that the current value of the estimated revenues is greater than the amount that is capitalised.

Amortisation for the period is recorded in the profit and loss statement under the caption 'Depreciation and amortisation'.

f) Brands and patents

Brands and patents are recorded at their acquisition cost and are amortised on a straight-line basis over their respective estimated useful life. When the estimated useful life is undetermined, they are not depreciated but are subject to annual impairment tests.

Sonaecom Group does not hold any brands or patents with undetermined useful life, therefore the second half of the above referred paragraph is not applicable.

g) Goodwill

The differences between the price of investments in subsidiaries and associated companies added the value of non-controlling interests, and the amount attributed to the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities at the time of their acquisition, when positive, are recorded under the caption 'Goodwill', and, when negative, after a reappreciation of its calculation, are recorded directly in the profit and loss statement. The Group will chose, on an acquisition-byacquisition basis, to measure non-controlling interests either at their proportionate interest on the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired, or at the fair value of the noncontrolling interests themselves. Until 1 January 2010, non- -controlling interests were always measured at their proportionate interest on the fair value of the acquired assets and liabilities.

Contingent consideration is recognised as a liability, at the acquisition-date, according to its fair value, and any changes to its value are recorded as a change in the 'Goodwill', but only as long as they occur during the 'measurement period' (until 12 months after the acquisition-date) and as long as they relate to facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date, otherwise these changes must be recognised in profit or loss.

Transactions regarding the acquisition of additional interests in a subsidiary after control is obtained, or the partial disposal of an investment in a subsidiary while control is retained, are accounted for as equity transactions impacting the shareholders funds captions, and without giving rise to any additional 'Goodwill' and without any gain or loss recognised.

The moment a sales transaction to generate a loss of control, should be derecognised assets and liabilities of the entity and any interest retained in the entity sold should be remeasured at fair value and any gain or loss calculated on the sale is recorded in results.

Until 1 January 2004, 'Goodwill' was amortised over the estimated period of recovery of the investments, usually 10 years, and the annual amortisation was recorded in the profit and loss statement under the caption 'Depreciation and amortisation'. Since 1 January 2004 and in accordance with the IFRS 3 – 'Business Combinations', the Group has ceased the amortisation of the 'Goodwill', subjecting them to impairment tests (paragraph x). Impairment losses of Goodwill are recorded in the profit and loss statement for the period under the caption 'Depreciation and amortisation'.

h) Financial instruments

The Group classifies its financial instruments in the following categories: 'financial assets at fair value through profit or loss', 'loans and receivables', 'held-to-maturity investments', and 'available-for-sale financial assets'. The classification depends on the purpose for which the investments were acquired.

The classification of the investments is determined at the initial recognition and re-evaluated every quarter.

(i) 'Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss'

This category has two sub-categories: financial assets held for trading and those designated at fair value through profit or loss at inception. A financial asset is classified in this category if it has been acquired mainly with the purpose of selling it in the short term or if the adoption of this method allows reducing or eliminating an accounting mismatch. Derivatives are also registered as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges. Assets in this category are classified as current assets if they are either held for trading or are expected to mature within 12 months of the balance sheet date.

(ii) 'Loans and receivables'

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or variable payments that are not quoted in an active market. These financial investments arise when the Group provides money, goods or services directly to a debtor with no intention of trading the receivable.

Loans and receivables are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method, deducted from any impairment losses.

Loans and receivables are recorded as current assets, except when their maturity is greater than 12 months from the balance sheet date, a situation in which they are classified as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are included in the captions 'Trade debtors' and 'Other current debtors' in the balance sheet.

(iii) 'Held-to-maturity investments'

Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or variable payments and with fixed maturities that the Group's management has the positive intention and ability to hold until their maturity.

(iv) 'Available-for-sale financial assets'

Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative investments that are either designated in this category or not classified in any of the other above referred categories. They are included in non-current assets unless management intends to dispose them within 12 months of the balance sheet date.

Purchases and sales of investments are recognised on tradedate – the date on which the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset. Investments are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs for all financial assets not carried at fair value through profit or loss. The 'Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss' are initially recognised at fair value and

the transaction costs are recorded in the profit and loss statement. Investments are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the investments have expired or all substantial risks and rewards of their ownership have been transferred.

'Available-for-sale financial assets' and 'Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss' are subsequently carried at fair value.

'Loans and receivables' and 'Held-to-maturity investments' are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of financial assets classified at fair value through profit or loss are recognised in the profit and loss statement. Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of non-monetary securities classified as available-for-sale are recognised in equity. When securities classified as available-for-sale are sold or impaired, the accumulated fair value adjustments are included in the profit and loss statement as gains or losses from investment securities.

The fair value of quoted investments is based on current bid prices. If the market for a financial asset is not active (and for unlisted securities), the Group establishes fair value by using other valuation techniques. These include the use of recent arm's length transactions, reference to similar instruments, discounted cash flow analysis, and option pricing models refined to reflect the issuer's specific circumstances. If none of these techniques can be used, the Group values those investments at cost net of any identified impairment losses. The fair value of listed investments is determined based on the closing Euronext share price at the balance sheet date.

The Group assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. In case of equity securities classified as available-for-sale, a significant (above 25%) or prolonged (in two consecutive quarters) decline in the fair value of the security below its cost is considered in determining whether the securities are impaired. If such evidence exists for available-for-sale financial assets, the cumulative loss – measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment losses on that financial asset previously recognised in profit or loss – is removed from equity and recognised in the profit and loss statement.

i) Financial and operational leases

Lease contracts are classified as financial leases, if, in substance, all risks and rewards associated with the detention of the leased asset are transferred by the lease contract or as operational leases, if, in substance, there is no transfer of risks and rewards associated with the detention of the leased assets.

The lease contracts are classified as financial or operational in accordance with the substance and not with the form of the respective contracts.

Fixed assets acquired under finance lease contracts and the related liabilities are recorded in accordance with the financial method. Under this method the tangible assets, the corresponding accumulated depreciation and the related liability are recorded in accordance with the contractual financial plan at fair value or, if less, at the present value of payments. In addition, interests included in lease payments and the depreciation of the tangible assets are recognised as expenses in the profit and loss statement for the period to which they relate.

Assets under long-term rental contracts are recorded in accordance with the operational lease method. In accordance with this method, the rents paid are recognised as an expense, over the rental period.

j) Inventories

Inventories are stated at their acquisition cost, net of any impairment losses, which reflects their estimated net realisable value.

Accumulated inventory impairment losses reflect the difference between the acquisition cost and the realisable amount of inventories, as well as the estimated impairment losses due to low turnover, obsolescence and deterioration, and are registered in profit and loss statement, in 'Cost of sales'.

k) Trade and other current debtors

Trade and other current debtors are recorded at their net realisable value and do not include interests, since the discount effect is not significant.

These financial instruments arise when the Group provides money, supplies goods or provides services directly to a debtor with no intention of trading the receivable.

The amounts of these captions are presented net of any impairment losses and are registered in profit and loss statement in heading 'Provisions and accumulated impairment losses'. Future reversals of impairment losses are recorded in the profit and loss statement under the caption 'Other operating revenues'.

l) Cash and cash equivalents

Amounts included under the caption 'Cash and cash equivalents' correspond to amounts held in cash and term bank deposits and other treasury applications where the risk of change in value is insignificant.

The consolidated cash flow statement has been prepared in accordance with IAS 7, using the direct method. The Group classifies, under the caption 'Cash and cash equivalents', investments that mature in less than three months, for which the risk of change in value is insignificant. The caption 'Cash and cash equivalents' in the cash flow statement also includes bank overdrafts, which are reflected in the balance sheet caption 'Short-term loans and other loans'.

The cash flow statement is classified by operating, financing and investing activities. Operating activities include collections from customers, payments to suppliers, payments to personnel and other flows related to operating activities. Cash flows from investing activities include the acquisition and sale of investments in associated and subsidiary companies, as well as receipts and payments resulting from the purchase and sale of fixed assets. Cash flows from financing activities include payments and receipts relating to loans obtained and finance lease contracts.

All amounts included under this caption are likely to be realised in the short term and there are no amounts given or pledged as guarantee.

m) Loans

Loans are recorded as liabilities by the 'amortised cost'. Any expenses incurred in setting up loans are recorded as a deduction to the nominal debt and recognised during the period of the loan, based on the effective interest rate method. The interests incurred but not yet due are added to the loans caption until their payment.

n) Financial expenses relating to loans obtained

Financial expenses relating to loans obtained are generally recognised as expenses at the time they are incurred. Financial expenses related to loans obtained for the acquisition, construction or production of fixed assets are capitalised as part of the cost of the assets. These expenses are capitalised starting from the time of preparation for the construction or development of the asset and are interrupted when the assets are ready to operate, at the end of the production or construction phases or when the associated project is suspended.

o) Derivatives

The Group only uses derivatives in the management of its financial risks to hedge against such risks. The Group does not use derivatives for trading purposes.

The cash flow hedges used by the Group are related to:

  • (i) interest rate swap operations to hedge against interest rate risks on loans obtained. The amounts, interest payment dates and repayment dates of the underlying interest rate swaps are similar in all respects to the conditions established for the contracted loans. Changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges are recorded in assets or liabilities, against a corresponding entry under the caption 'Hedging reserve' in Shareholders' funds;
  • (ii) Forward's exchange rate for hedging foreign exchange risk, particularly from receipts from customers of subsidiary Wedo Consulting. The values and times periods involved are identical to the amounts invoiced and their maturities.

In cases where the hedge instrument is not effective, the amounts that arise from the adjustments to fair value are recorded directly in the profit and loss statement.

At 30 September 2012, the Group did not have any derivative, in addition to those mentioned in note 1.y).

p) Provisions and contingencies

Provisions are recognised when, and only when, the Group has a present obligation (either legal or implicit) resulting from a past event, the resolution of which is likely to involve the disbursement of funds by an amount that can be reasonably estimated. Provisions are reviewed at the balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the best estimate at that date.

Provisions for restructurings are only registered if the Group has a detailed plan and if that plan has already been communicated to the parties involved.

Contingent liabilities are not recognised in the consolidated financial statements but are disclosed in the notes, if the possibility of a cash outflow affecting future economic benefits is not remote.

Contingent assets are not recognised in the consolidated financial statements but are disclosed in the notes when future economic benefits are likely to occur.

q) Income tax

'Income tax' expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in accordance with IAS 12 – 'Income Taxes'.

Sonaecom has adopted, since 1 January 2008, the special regime for the taxation of groups of companies, under which, the provision for income tax is determined on the basis of the estimated taxable income of all the companies covered by that regime, in accordance with such rules. The special regime for the taxation of groups of companies covers all subsidiaries on which the Group holds at least 90% of their share capital, with its headquarters located in Portugal and subject to Corporate Income Tax (IRC). The remaining Group companies not covered by the special regime for the taxation of groups of companies are taxed individually based on their respective taxable income, in accordance with the tax rules in force in the location of the headquarters of each company.

Deferred taxes are calculated using the liability method and reflect the timing differences between the amount of assets and liabilities for accounting purposes and the respective amounts for tax purposes.

Deferred tax assets are only recognised when there is reasonable expectation that sufficient taxable profits shall arise in the future to allow such deferred tax assets to be used. At the end of each year the recorded and unrecorded deferred tax assets are revised and they are reduced whenever their realisation ceases to be probable, or increased if future taxable profits are, likely, enabling the recovery of such assets (note 11).

Deferred taxes are calculated with the tax rate that is expected to be in force at the time the asset or liability will be used.

Whenever deferred taxes derive from assets or liabilities directly registered in Shareholders' funds, its recording is also made under the Shareholders' funds caption. In all other situations, deferred taxes are always recorded in the profit and loss statement.

r) Government subsidies

Subsidies awarded to finance personnel training are recognised as income during the period in which the Group incurs the associated costs and are included in the profit and loss statement under the caption 'Other operating revenues'.

Subsidies awarded to finance investments are recorded as deferred income and are included in the profit and loss statement under the caption 'Other operating revenues'. If subsidies awarded are used to finance investments in tangible assets, they are recorded in the profit and loss statement during the estimated useful life of the corresponding assets. If the subsidies awarded are used to finance other investments then they are recorded as the investment expenditure is incurred.

s) Accrual basis and revenue recognition

Expenses and income are recorded in the period to which they relate, regardless of their date of payment or receipt. Estimated amounts are used when actual amounts are not known.

The captions of 'Other non-current assets', 'Other current assets', 'Other non-current liabilities' and 'Other current liabilities' include expenses and income relating to the current period, where payment and receipt will occur in future periods, as well as payments and receipts in the current period but which relate to future periods. The latter shall be included by the corresponding amounts in the results of the periods that they relate to.

The costs attributable to current year and whose expenses will only occur in future years are estimated and recorded under the caption 'Other current liabilities' and 'Other non-current liabilities', when it is possible to estimate reliably the amount and the timing of occurrence of the expense. If there is uncertainty regarding both the date of disbursement of funds, and the amount of the obligation, the value is classified as Provisions (note 1.p)).

Revenue from telecommunications services is recognised in the period in which it occurs. Such services are invoiced on a monthly basis. Revenues not yet invoiced, from the last invoicing cycle to the end of the month, are estimated and recorded based on actual traffic. Differences between the estimated and actual amounts, which are usually not material, are recorded in the following period.

Sales revenues are recognised in the consolidated profit and loss statement when the significant risks and rewards associated with the ownership of the assets are transferred to the buyer and the amount of the corresponding revenue can be reasonably quantified. Sales are recognised before taxes and net of discounts.

The income related to pre-paid cards is recognised whenever the minutes are used. At the end of each period the minutes still to be used are estimated and the amount of income associated with those minutes is deferred.

Costs relating to customer loyalty programmes, under which points are awarded by the subsidiary Optimus – Comunicações, S.A., are calculated taking into consideration the probability of the redemption of the points, and are recognised, as a deduction to income, at the time the points are granted, by a corresponding entry under the caption 'Other current liabilities'.

The revenues and costs of the consultancy projects developed in the information systems consultancy segment are recognised in each period, according to the percentage of completion method.

Non-current financial assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value and, in each period, the financial actualisation of the fair value is recorded in the profit and loss statement under the

captions 'Other financial expenses' and 'Other financial income'.

Dividends are recognised when the Shareholders' rights to receive such amounts are appropriately established and communicated.

t) Balance sheet classification

Assets and liabilities due in more than one year from the date of the balance sheet are classified, respectively, as noncurrent assets and non-current liabilities.

In addition, considering their nature, the 'Deferred taxes' and the 'Provisions for other liabilities and charges', are classified as non-current assets and liabilities (notes 11 and 17).

u) Reserves

Legal reserve

Portuguese commercial legislation requires that at least 5% of the annual net profit must be appropriated to a 'Legal reserve', until such reserve reaches at least 20% of the share capital. This reserve is not distributable, except in case of liquidation of the Company, but may be used to absorb losses, after all the other reserves are exhausted, or to increase the share capital.

Share premiums

The share premiums relate to premiums generated in the issuance of capital or in capital increases. According to Portuguese Commercial law, share premiums follow the same requirements of 'Legal reserves', ie, they are not distributable, except in case of liquidation, but they can be used to absorb losses, after all the other reserves are exhausted or to increase share capital.

Medium Term Incentive Plans Reserves

According to IFRS 2 – 'Share-based Payment', the responsibility related with the Medium Term Incentive Plans is registered under the heading of 'Reserves for Medium Term Incentive Plans', which are not distributable and which can not be used to absorb losses.

Hedging reserve

Hedging reserve reflects the changes in fair value of 'cashflow' hedges derivatives that are considered effective (note 1.o)) and it is non-distributable nor can it be used to absorb losses.

Own shares reserve

The own shares reserve reflects the acquisition value of the own shares and follows the same requirements of legal reserve.

Under Portuguese law, the amount of distributable reserves is determined in accordance with the individual financial

statements of the Company, presented in accordance with IAS / IFRS. Therefore, at 30 September 2012, Sonaecom, SGPS, S.A., have reserves which by their nature are considered distributable, amounted around Euro 161.9 million.

v) Own shares

Own shares are recorded as a deduction of Shareholders' funds. Gains or losses arising from the sale of own shares are recorded under the heading 'Other reserves'.

w) Foreign currency

All assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currency were translated into euro using the exchange rates in force at the balance sheet date.

Favourable and unfavourable foreign exchange differences resulting from changes in the rates in force at transaction date and those in force at the date of collection, payment or at the balance sheet date are recorded as income and expenses in the consolidated profit and loss statement of the year, in financial results.

Entities operating abroad with organisational, economic and financial autonomy are treated as foreign entities.

Assets and liabilities of the financial statements of foreign entities are translated into euro using the exchange rates in force at the balance sheet date, while expenses and income in such financial statements are translated into euro using the average exchange rate for the period. The resulting exchange differences are recorded under the Shareholders' funds caption 'Other reserves'.

Goodwill and adjustments to fair value generated in the acquisitions of foreign entities reporting in a functional currency other than euro are translated into euro using the exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date.

The following rates were used to translate into euro the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries and the balances in foreign currency:

2012 2011
30 30
September Average September Average
Pounds Sterling 1.2531 1.2321 1.1539 1.1478
Brazilian Real 0.3812 0.4082 0.3989 0.4366
American Dollar 0.7734 0.7812 0.7406 0.7112
Polish Zloti 0.2437 0.2378 0.2270 0.2493
Australian Dollar 0.8067 0.8081 0.7208 0.7389
Mexican Peso 0.0602 0.0591 0.0538 0.0592
Egyptian Pound 0.1276 0.1289 0.1252 0.1219
Malaysian Ringgit 0.2526 0.2520 0.2320 0.2349
Chilean Peso 0.0016 0.0016 0.0014 0.0015
Singapore Dollar 0.6310 0.6207 0.5685 0.5704
Swiss Franc 0.8265 0.8303 0.8217 0.8123
Swedish Krona 0.1184 0.1146 - -
South African Rand 0.0934 0.0971 - -
Angolan Kwanza 0.0081 0.0082 - -
Moroccan Dirham 0.0902 0.0902 - -

x) Assets impairment

Impairment tests are performed at the date of each balance sheet and whenever an event or change of circumstances indicates that the recorded amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Whenever the book value of an asset is greater than the amount recoverable, an impairment loss is recognised and recorded in the profit and loss statement under the caption 'Depreciation and amortisation' in the case of fixed assets and goodwill, under the caption 'Other financial expenses' in the case of financial investments or under the caption 'Provisions and impairment losses', in relation to the other assets. The recoverable amount is the greater of the net selling price and the value in use. Net selling price is the amount obtainable upon the sale of an asset in a transaction within the capability of the parties involved, less the costs directly related to the sale. The value in use is the present value of the estimated future cash flows expected to result from the continued use of the asset and of its sale at the end of its useful life. The recoverable amount is estimated for each asset individually or, if this is not possible, for the cashgenerating unit to which the asset belongs.

Evidence of the existence of impairment in accounts receivables appears when:

  • The counterparty presents significant financial difficulties;
  • There are significant delays in interest payments and in other leading payments from the counterparty;
  • It is probable that the debtor goes into liquidation or into a financial restructuring.

For certain categories of financial assets for which it is not possible to determine the impairment for each asset

For Goodwill and Financial investments, the recoverable amount, calculated in terms of value in use, is determined based on the most recent business plans duly approved by the Group's Board of Directors. For Accounts receivables, the Group uses historical and statistical information to estimate the amounts in impairment. For Inventories, the impairment is calculated based on market evidence and several indicators of stock rotation.

y) Medium Term Incentive Plans

The accounting treatment of Medium Term Incentive Plans is based on IFRS 2 – 'Share-based Payments'.

Under IFRS 2, when the settlement of plans established by the Group involves the delivery of Sonaecom's own shares, the estimated responsibility is recorded, as a credit entry, under the caption 'Medium Term Incentive Plans Reserve', within the heading 'Shareholders' funds' and is charged as an expense under the caption 'Staff expenses' in the profit and loss statement.

The quantification of this responsibility is based on fair value and is recognised over the vesting period of each plan (from the award date of the plan until its vesting or settlement date). The total responsibility, at any point of time, is calculated based on the proportion of the vesting period that has 'elapsed' up to the respective accounting date.

When the responsibilities associated with any plan are covered by a hedging contract, ie, when those responsibilities are replaced by a fixed amount payable to a third party and when Sonaecom is no longer the party that will deliver the Sonaecom shares, at the settlement date of each plan, the above accounting treatment is subject to the following changes:

  • (i) The total gross fixed amount payable to third parties is recorded in the balance sheet as either 'Other non-current liabilities' or 'Other current liabilities';
  • (ii) The part of this responsibility that has not yet been recognised in the profit and loss statement (the 'unelapsed' proportion of the cost of each plan) is deferred and is recorded, in the balance sheet as either 'Other noncurrent assets' or 'Other current assets';
  • (iii) The net effect of the entries in (i) and (ii) above eliminate the original entry to 'Shareholders' funds';

(iv) In the profit and loss statement, the 'elapsed' proportion continues to be charged as an expense under the caption 'Staff expenses'.

For plans settled in cash, the estimated liability is recorded under the balance sheet captions 'Other non-current liabilities' and 'Other current liabilities' by a corresponding entry under the profit and loss statement caption 'Staff expenses', for the cost relating to the vesting period that has 'elapsed' up to the respective accounting date. The liability is quantified based on the fair value of the shares as of each balance sheet date.

When the liability is covered by a hedging contract, recognition is made in the same way as described above, but with the liability being quantified based on the contractually fixed amount.

Equity-settled plans to be liquidated through the delivery of shares of the parent company are recorded as if they were settled in cash, which means that the estimated liability is recorded under the balance sheet captions 'Other non-current liabilities' and 'Other current liabilities' by a corresponding entry under the profit and loss statement caption 'Staff expenses', for the cost relating to the deferred period elapsed. The liability is quantified based on the fair value of the shares as of each balance sheet date.

At 30 September 2012, two plans of Sonaecom share plans were covered through the detention of own shares. For 2011 Sonaecom shares plan, the Company signed with Sonae SGPS, SA a contract that agrees to the transfer of Sonaecom SGPS shares for employees and board members of the Group as requested of Sonaecom and under the MTIP of Sonaecom and fixed the shares' acquisition price. The impacts associated to the Medium Term Incentive Plans are registered, in the balance sheet, under the caption 'Medium Term Incentive Plans Reserve'. The cost is recognized under the profit and loss statement caption 'Staff expenses'.

Regarding the plans liquidated through the delivery of shares of the parent company, the company entered, for all plans, into hedging contracts with an external entity under which the acquisition price of those shares was fixed. Therefore, the responsibility is recorded based on that fixed price, proportionally to the period of time elapsed since the award date until the date of record, under the captions 'Other noncurrent liabilities' and 'Other current liabilities'. The cost is recognised on the income statement under the caption 'Staff expenses'.

z) Subsequent events

Events occurring after the date of the balance sheet which provide additional information about conditions prevailing at the time of the balance sheet (adjusting events) are reflected in the consolidated financial statements. Events occurring

after the balance sheet date that provide information on postbalance sheet conditions (non-adjusting events), when material, are disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

aa) Judgements and estimates

The most significant accounting estimates reflected in the consolidated financial statements of the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011, are as follows:

  • (i) Useful lives of tangible and intangible assets;
  • (ii) Impairment analysis of goodwill and of other tangible and intangible assets;
  • (iii) Recognition of impairment losses on assets (Trade debtors and Inventories) and provisions;
  • (iv) Assessment of the responsibilities associated with the customers' loyalty programmes.

Estimates used are based on the best information available during the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and are based on the best knowledge of past and present events. Although future events are neither foreseeable nor controlled by the Group, some could occur and have impact on such estimates. Changes to the estimates used by the management that occur after the approval date of these consolidated financial statements, will be recognised in net income, in accordance with IAS 8 – 'Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors', using a prospective methodology.

The main estimates and assumptions in relation to future events included in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are disclosed in the corresponding notes.

ab) Financial risk management

Due to its activities, the Group is exposed to a variety of financial risks such as market risk, liquidity risk and credit risk.

These risks arise from the unpredictability of financial markets, which affect the capacity of project cash flows and profits. The Group financial risk management, subject to a long-term ongoing perspective, seeks to minimise potential adverse effects that derive from that uncertainty, using, whenever it is possible and advisable, derivative financial instruments to hedge the exposure to such risks (note 1.o)).

Market risk

a) Foreign exchange risk

The Group operates internationally, having subsidiaries that operate in countries with a different currency than Euro namely Brazil, United Kingdom, Poland, United States of America, Mexico, Australia, Egypt, Chile, Panama, Singapore

and Malaysia (branch) and so it is exposed to foreign exchange rate risk.

Foreign exchange risk management seeks to minimise the volatility of investments and transactions made in foreign currencies and contributes to reduce the sensitivity of Group results to changes in foreign exchange rates.

Whenever possible, the Group uses natural hedges to manage exposure, by offsetting credits granted and credits received expressed in the same currency. When such a procedure is not possible, the Group adopts derivative financial hedging instruments (note 1.o)).

The Group's exposure to foreign exchange rate risk, results essentially from the fact that some of its subsidiaries report in a currency different from euro, making the risk of operational activity immaterial.

b) Interest rate risk

Sonaecom's total debt is indexed to variable rates, exposing the total cost of debt to a high risk of volatility. The impact of this volatility on the Group results or on its Shareholders' funds is mitigated by the effect of the following factors (i) relatively low level of financial leverage; (ii) possibility to use derivative financial instruments that hedge the interest rate risk, as mentioned below; (iii) possible correlation between the level of market interest rates and economic growth having the latter a positive effect in other lines of the Group's consolidated results (particularly operational), and in this way partially offsetting the increase of financial costs ('natural hedge'); and (iv) the existence of stand alone or consolidated liquidity which is also bearing interest at a variable rate.

The Group only uses derivatives or similar transactions to hedge interest rate risks considered significant. Three main principles are followed in all instruments selected and used to hedge interest rate risk:

  • For each derivative or instrument used to hedge a specific loan, the interest payment dates on the loans subject to hedging must equalise the settlement dates defined under the hedging instrument;
  • Perfect match between the base rates: the base rate used in the derivative or hedging instrument should be the same as that of the facility/transaction which is being hedged;
  • As from the start of the transaction, the maximum cost of the debt, resulting from the hedging operation is known and limited, even in scenarios of extreme changes in market interest rates, so that the resulting rates are within the cost of the funds considered in the Group's business plan.

As all Sonaecom's borrowings (note 15) are at variable rates, interest rate swaps and other derivatives are used, when it is deemed necessary, to hedge future changes in cash flow relating to interest payments. Interest rate swaps have the financial effect of converting the respective borrowings from floating rates to fixed rates. Under the interest rate swaps, the Group agrees with third parties (banks) to exchange, in predetermined periods, the difference between the amount of interest calculated at the fixed contract rate and the floating rate at the time of re-fixing, by reference to the respective agreed notional amounts.

The counterparties of the derivative hedging instruments are limited to highly rated financial institutions, being the Group's policy, when contracting such instruments, to give preference to financial institutions that form part of its financing transactions. In order to select the counterparty for occasional operations, Sonaecom requests proposals and indicative prices from a representative number of banks in order to ensure adequate competitiveness of these operations.

In determining the fair value of hedging operations, the Group uses certain methods, such as option valuation and discounted future cash flow models, using assumptions based on market interest rates prevailing at the balance sheet date.

Comparative financial institution quotes for the specific or similar instruments are used as a benchmark for the valuation.

The fair value of the derivatives contracted, that are considered as fair value hedges or the ones that are considered not sufficiently effective for cash flow hedge (in accordance with the provisions established in IAS 39), are recognised under borrowings captions and changes in the fair value of such derivatives are recognised directly in the profit and loss statement for the year. The fair value of derivatives of cash flow hedge, that are considered effective according to IAS 39, are recognised under borrowing captions and changes in the fair value are recognised in equity.

Sonaecom's Board of Directors approves the terms and conditions of the financing with significant impact in the Group, based on the analysis of the debt structure, the risks and the different options in the market, particularly as to the type of interest rate (fixed / variable). Under the policy defined above, the Executive Committee is responsible for the decision on the occasional interest rate hedging contracts, through the monitoring of the conditions and alternatives existing in the market.

Liquidity risk

The existence of liquidity in the Group requires the definition of some policies for an efficient and secure management of the liquidity, allowing us to maximise the profitability and to minimise the opportunity costs related to that liquidity. The liquidity risk management has a threefold objective: (i) Liquidity, ie, to ensure the permanent access in the most

efficient way to obtain sufficient funds to settle current payments within the respective dates of maturity as well as any eventual not forecasted requests for funds, within the deadlines set for this; (ii) Safety, ie to minimise the probability of default in any reimbursement of application of funds; and (iii) Financial Efficiency, ie, to ensure that the Group maximises the value / minimises the opportunity cost of holding excess liquidity in the short term.

The main underlying policies correspond to the variety of instruments allowed, the maximum acceptable level of risk, the maximum amount of exposure by counterparty and the maximum periods for investments.

The existing liquidity in the Group should be applied to the alternatives and by the order described below:

  • (i) Amortisation of short-term debt after comparing the opportunity cost of amortisation and the opportunity cost related to alternative investments;
  • (ii) Consolidated management of liquidity the existing liquidity in Group companies, should mainly be applied in Group companies, to reduce the use of bank debt at a consolidated level;
  • (iii) Applications in the market.

The applications in the market are limited to eligible counterparties, with ratings previously established by the Board and limited to certain maximum amounts by counterparty.

The definition of maximum amounts intends to ensure that the application of liquidity in excess is made in a prudent way and taking into consideration the best practices in terms of bank relationships.

The maturity of applications should equal the forecasted payments (or the applications should be easily convertible, in the case of asset investments, to allow urgent and not estimated payments), considering a threshold for eventual deviations on the estimates. The threshold depends on the accuracy level of treasury estimates and would be determined by the business. The accuracy of the estimates is an important variable to quantify the amounts and the maturity of the applications in the market.

The maturity analysis for the loans obtained is presented in note 15.

Credit risk

The Group's exposure to credit risk is mainly associated with the accounts receivable related to current operational

activities. The credit risk associated to financial operations is mitigated by the fact that the Group, in respect to telecommunications operators, only negotiates with entities with high credit quality.

The management of this risk seeks to guarantee that the amounts owing are effectively collected within the periods negotiated without affecting the financial health of the Group. The Group uses credit rating agencies and has specific departments responsible for risk control, collections and management of processes in litigation, as well as credit insurances, which all contribute to the mitigation of credit risk. The amounts included in the financial statements related to trade debtors and other debtors, net of impairment losses, represent the maximum exposure of the Group to credit risk.

2. Companies included in the consolidation

Group companies included in the consolidation through full consolidation method, their head offices, main activities, Shareholders and percentage of share capital held at 30 September 2012 and 2011, are as follows:

Percentage of share capital held
2012 2011
Company (Commercial brand) Head office Main activity Shareholder Direct Effective* Direct Effective*
Parent company
SONAECOM, S.G.P.S., S.A. ('Sonaecom')
Maia Management of shareholdings.
Subsidiaries
Be Artis – Concepção, Construção e Gestão de
Redes de Comunicações, S.A. ('Artis')
Maia Design, construction, management and
exploitation of electronic communications
networks and their equipment and
infrastructure, management of technologic
assets and rendering of related services.
Sonae Telecom
Sonaecom
100%
-
100%
-

100%

100%
Be Towering – Gestão de Torres de Maia Implementation, installation and Sonae Telecom 100% 100%
Telecomunicações, S.A. ('Be Towering') exploitation of towers and other sites for Optimus - - 100% 100%
the instalment of telecommunications
Cape Technologies Limited ('Cape
Technologies')
Dublin Rendering of consultancy services in the
area of information systems.
We Do 100% 100% 100% 100%
Connectiv Solutions, Inc. ('Connectiv') (a) Delaware Rendering of consultancy services in the
area of information systems.
We Do US 100% 100%
Digitmarket – Sistemas de Informação, S.A.
('Digitmarket' – using the brand 'Bizdirect')
Maia Development of management platforms
and commercialisation of products, services
and information, with the internet as its
main support.
Sonae com SI 75.10% 75.10% 75.10% 75.10%
Infosystems – Sociedade de Sistemas de
Informação, S.A. ('Infosystems') (b)
Luanda Rendering of services in the area of
information and technology systems, in
the telecommunication sector and others;
development, commercialisation and
distribution of software and related
equipment's; design and development of
management platforms and
commercialisation of online products and
Sonae com SI 50% 50%
Lugares Virtuais, S.A.
('Lugares Virtuais')
Maia Organisation and management of
electronic online portals, content
acquisition, management of electronic
auctions, acquisition and deployment of
products and services electronically and
any related activities.
Miauger 100% 100% 100% 100%
Mainroad – Serviços em Tecnologias de Maia Rendering of consultancy services in IT Sonae com SI 100% 100% 100% 100%
Informação, S.A. ('Mainroad')
Miauger – Organização e Gestão de Leilões
Electrónicos, S.A. ('Miauger')
Maia areas.
Organisation and management of
electronic auctions of products and
services on-line.
Sonaecom 100% 100% 100% 100%
Optimus - Comunicações, S.A.
('Optimus')
Maia Implementation, operation, exploitation
and offer of networks and rendering
services of electronic comunications and
related resources; offer and
commercialisation of products and
equipments of electronic communications.
Sonae Telecom
Sonaecom
100%
-
100%
-
35.86%
64.14%
35.86%
64.14%
PCJ - Público, Comunicação e Jornalismo, S.A.
('PCJ')
Maia Editing, composition and publication of
periodical and non-periodical material and
the exploration of radio and TV stations and
studios.
Sonaecom 100% 100% 100% 100%
Per-Mar – Sociedade de Construções, S.A. ('Per
Mar')
Maia Purchase, sale, renting and operation of
property and commercial establishments.
Sonae Telecom
Optimus
100%
-
100%
-

100%

100%
Praesidium Services Limited ('Praesidium
Services')
Berkshire Rendering of consultancy services in the
area of information systems.
We Do UK 100% 100% 100% 100%
Público – Comunicação Social, S.A. ('Público') Maia Editing, composition and publication of
periodical and non-periodical material.
Sonaecom 100% 100% 100% 100%

* Sonaecom effective participation

(a) Company adquired in April 2012.

(b) Company adquired in June 2012.

Percentage of share capital held
2012 2011
Company (Commercial brand) Head office Main activity Shareholder Direct Effective* Direct Effective*
Saphety Level – Trusted Services, S.A.
('Saphety')
Maia Rendering services, training, consultancy
services in the area of communication,
process and electronic certification of data;
trade, development and representation of
software.
Sonae com SI 86.995% 86.995% 86.995% 86.995%
Sonaecom - Serviços Partilhados, S.A.
('Sonaecom SP') (c)
Maia Support, management consulting and
administration, particularly in the areas of
accounting, taxation, administrative
procedures, logistics, human resources and
training.
Sonaecom 100% 100%
Sonae com – Sistemas de Informação, S.G.P.S.,
S.A. ('Sonae com SI')
Maia Management of shareholdings in the area of
corporate ventures and joint ventures.
Sonaecom 100% 100% 100% 100%
Sonaecom - Sistemas de Información Espanã,
S.L. ('SSI Espanã')
Madrid Rendering of consultancy services in the
area of information systems.
Sonae com SI 100% 100% 100% 100%
Sonaecom BV Amsterdam Management of shareholdings. Sonaecom 100% 100% 100% 100%
Sonae Telecom, S.G.P.S., S.A. ('Sonae
Telecom') (d )
Maia Management of shareholdings in the area of
telecommunications.
Sonaecom 100% 100% 100% 100%
Sonaetelecom BV Amsterdam Management of shareholdings. Sonaecom 100% 100% 100% 100%
Sontária - Empreendimentos Imobiliários, S.A.
('Sontária')
Maia Realisation of urbanisation and building
construction, planning, urban management,
studies, construction and property
management, buy and sale of properties
and resale of purchased for that purpose.
Sonae Telecom
Sonaecom
100%
-
100%
-

100%

100%
SSI Angola, S.A. ('SSI Angola') (e) Luanda Rendering of services in the area of
information and technology systems, in
the telecommunication sector and others;
development, commercialisation and
distribution of software and related
equipment's; design and development of
management platforms and
commercialisation of online products and
Infosystems 100% 50%
Tecnológica Telecomunicações, LTDA.
('Tecnológica')
Rio de Janeiro Rendering of consultancy and technical
assistance in the area of IT systemsand
telecommunications
We Do Brasil 99.99% 99.90% 99.99% 99.90%
We Do Consulting – Sistemas de Informação,
S.A. ('We Do')
Maia Rendering of consultancy services in the
area of information systems.
Sonae com SI 100% 100% 100% 100%
Wedo do Brasil Soluções Informáticas, Ltda.
('We Do Brasil')
Rio de Janeiro Commercialisation of software and
hardware; rendering of consultancy and
technical assistance related to information
technology and data processing.
We Do
99.91%
99.91% 99.91% 99.91%
We Do Poland Sp. Z.o.o. ('We Do Poland') Poznan Rendering of consultancy services in the
area of information systems.
Cape Technologies 100% 100% 100% 100%
We Do Technologies Americas, Inc ('We Do US') Delaware Rendering of consultancy services in the
area of information systems.
Cape Technologies 100% 100% 100% 100%
We Do Technologies Australia PTY Limited ('We
Do Asia')
Sydney Rendering of consultancy services in the
area of information systems.
Cape Technologies 100% 100% 100% 100%
We Do Technologies BV ('We Do BV') Amsterdam Management of shareholdings. We Do 100% 100% 100% 100%
We Do Technologies BV – Malaysian Branch
('We Do Malásia')
Kuala Lumpur Rendering of consultancy services in the
area of information systems.
We Do BV 100% 100% 100% 100%
We Do Technologies Chile SpA ('We Do Chile') Chile Rendering of consultancy services in the
area of information systems.
We Do BV 100% 100% 100% 100%
We Do Technologies Egypt LLC ('We Do Egypt') Cairo Rendering of consultancy services in the We Do BV 90% 90% 90% 90%
area of information systems. Sonaecom BV
Sonaetelecom BV
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
We Do Technologies (UK) Limited ('We Do UK') Berkshire Management of shareholdings. We Do 100% 100% 100% 100%
We Do Technologies Mexico, S de R.L. ('We Do Mexico City Rendering of consultancy services in the Sonaecom BV 5% 5% 5% 5%
Mexico') area of information systems. We Do BV 95% 95% 95% 95%
We Do Technologies Panamá S.A. ('We Do
Panamá')
Panamá City Rendering of consultancy services in the
area of information systems.
We Do BV 100% 100% 100% 100%
We Do Technologies Singapore PTE. LTD. ('We
Do Singapura')
Singapore Rendering of consultancy services in the
area of information systems.
We Do BV 100% 100% 100% 100%

Do Singapura')

* Sonaecom effective participation (c ) Company established in January 2012.

(d ) This company changed its name to OPTIMUS – SGPS, S.A., at 12 October 2012.

(e ) Company adquired in June 2012.

All the above companies were included in the consolidation in accordance with the full consolidation method under the terms of IAS 27 – 'Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements' (majority of voting rights, through the ownership of shares in the companies).

3. Companies jointly controlled

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the Group jointly controls and consolidates through the proportional method the following companies:

Percentage of share capital held
2012 2011
Company (Commercial brand) Head office Main activity Shareholder Direct Effective* Direct Effective*
Unipress – Centro Gráfico, Lda. ('Unipress') V.N. Gaia Trade and industry of graphic design
and publishing.
Público 50% 50% 50% 50%
Sociedade Independente de Radiodifusão
Sonora, S.A. ('S.I.R.S.' – using the brand
name 'Rádio Nova') (a)
Oporto Sound broadcasting.
Radio station.
Público 45% 45% - -
Infosystems – Sociedade de Sistemas de
Informação, S.A. ('Infosystems')
Luanda Rendering of services in the area of
information and technology systems.
Sonae com SI 50% 50% - -
SSI Angola, S.A. ('SSI Angola') Luanda Rendering of services in the area of
information and technology systems.
Infosystems 100% 50% - -

*Sonaecom effective participation

(a) Company included in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with the equity method, in September 2011.

During the year ended at 31 December 2011, the consolidation of SIRS was changed from equity method to proportional method, considering the rights of governance attributed to Sonaecom under the company's shareholders agreements. This change did not have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements at 30 September 2012 and at 31 December 2011.

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the main impacts arising from the consolidation by the proportional method of the above mentioned entities, are as follows (debit / (credit)):

2012 2011
Non-current assets 1,937,006 2,207,396
Current assets 1,147,409 937,956
Non-current liabilities (1,890,551) (2,088,096)
Current liabilities (496,938) (460,816)
Net result (176,744) 167,892
Total revenues (1,507,215) (1,317,671)
Total costs 1,330,471 1,149,779

4. Investments in associated companies

At 30 September 2011, this caption included an investment in an associated company, of which the head office, main activity, shareholder, percentage of share capital held and book value were as follows:

Percentage of share capital held
2012 2011 Book value
Company (Commercial brand) Head office Main activity Shareholder Direct Effective* Direct Effective* 2012 2011
Associated companies:
Sociedade Independente de
Radiodifusão Sonora, S.A.
('S.I.R.S.' – using the brand
name 'Rádio Nova')
Oporto Sound
broadcasting.
Radio station.
Público -
-
45%
45%
(b) (a)

*Sonaecom effective participation

(a) Investment recorded at a nil book value.

(b) Company jointly controled in 30 September 2012 (note 3).

At 30 September 2011 the associated company was included in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with the equity method, as referred in note 1. b). It was not necessary to make any adjustments between the accounting policies of the associated company and the Group accounting policies, since there were no significant differences.

At 30 September 2011, the assets, liabilities, total revenues and net results of associated company were as follows:

Company Assets Liabilities Total revenues Net results
2011
Sociedade Independente de Radiodifusão Sonora, S.A. 668,373 659,184 733,192 39,623

5. Changes in the Group

During the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011, the following changes occurred in the composition of the Group:

a) Constitutions

Shareholder Subsidiary Date Share capital Current %
shareholding
2012
Sonaecom Sonaecom SP Jan-12 50,000 EUR 100%

b) Acquisitions

Purchaser Subsidiary Date % acquired Current %
shareholding
2012
Wedo US Connectiv Apr-12* 100% 100%
Sonae com SI Infosystems Jun-12 50% 50%
Infosystems SSI Angola Jun-12 100% 100%

* The contract's signature date was April 2012, with effects from 1 May 2012.

At 30 April 2012, the group acquired the entire share capital of Connectiv Solutions. Following that, the company started from 1 May 2012 to consolidate the financial statements using the full consolidation method.

Connectiv main activity is the rendering of consulting services in the area of information systems.

(Ammounts expressed in Euro) Values before
acquisition
Fair value
Acquired assets
Tangible assets 625,785 625,785
Other current debtors 1,155,221 1,155,221
Other assets 116,717 116,717
Cash and cash equivalents 315,304 315,304
2,213,027 2,213,027
Acquired liabilities
Other creditors 184,608 184,608
Other liabilities 1,144,459 1,144,459
1,329,067 1,329,067
Net assets and liabilities 883,960 883,960
Acquisition price 9,419,742
Goodwill 8,535,782

Following the acquisition of Connectiv Solutions, the company has made a preliminary assessment of the fair value of acquired assets and assumed liabilities, so the allocation of the purchase price is still subject to change until completion of the period of one year from the date of the acquisition (in accordance with IFRS 3, business combinations).

Nevertheless, the company does not expect significant changes in its financial position as a result from any changes to allocation made.

The acquisition price includes a deferred amount (USD 2 million) to be paid in 2013 and 2014 and a contingent amount to be paid annually, during 4 years, depending on revenues of the company.

As usual on mergers and acquisitions, also in the acquisition of Connectiv, there was a part of the acquisition price which was not possible to be allocated to the fair value of some identified assets and liabilities,that was considered as Goodwill. This Goodwill is related to a number of different elements, which cannot be individually quantified and isolated in a viable way and include, for example, synergies, qualified workforce, technical skills and market power. The total amount of this Goodwill will be considered as fiscal cost in Connectiv accounts, for a period of 15 years.

The contribution of Connectiv to the consolidated net income attributed to Sonaecom's Shareholders, in the period ended at 30 September 2012, was positive of Euro 751 thousand.

The detail of the referred contribution is as follows:

(Ammounts expressed in Euro) Contribution at 30
September 2012
Total Revenues 2,858,831
Costs and losses
External supplies and services (412,361)
Staff expenses (1,482,996)
Earnings before interest and taxes 963,474
Financial Results (1,979)
Income Tax (210,856)
Net income attributed to shareholders of parent company 750,639

If Connectiv had been consolidated since 1 January 2012, the values of 'Pro-forma' consolidated operating revenues and net income, before non-controlling interests, for the period ended at 30 September 2012, would be as follows:

(Ammounts expressed in Euro) 30 September
2012 ('Pro-forma')
Consolidated operating revenues 626,726,698
Net income before non-controlling interests 64,398,314

The contribution of Connectiv to the consolidated balance sheet of Sonaecom at 30 September 2012, which does not include the goodwill generated as a result of the acquisition of Connectiv, is as follows:

(Ammounts expressed in Euro) Contribution at 30
September 2012
Assets
Tangible Assets 691,053
Trade debtors 1,045,815
Cash and cash equivalents 677,078
Other assets 356,031
Total assets 2,769,977
Liabilities
Other non-current Liabilities 129,057
Other current liabilities 993,600
Total liabilities 1,122,657
Net assets 1,647,320

c) Dissolutions

Shareholder Subsidiary Date % shareholding
2011
Público M3G Set-11 100%

6. Tangible assets

The movement in tangible assets and in the corresponding accumulated depreciation and impairment losses in the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 was as follows:

2012
Land, Buildings and Plant and Fixtures and Other tangible
other constructions machinery Vehicles fittings Tools assets Work in progress Total
Gross assets
Balance at 31 December 2011 302,416,354 1,039,039,573 184,996 201,461,205 1,181,254 5,677,521 36,269,347 1,586,230,250
New companies (note 5. b)) 1,212,130 1,212,130
Additions 159,746 3,929,397 5,338 11,056,116 220 6,846 66,391,733 81,549,396
Disposals (321,035) (44,675,989) (699,397) (3,794) (18,892) (45,719,107)
Transfers and write-offs 4,435,467 51,658,815 1,897,902 599 37,717 (67,283,017) (9,252,517)
Balance at 30 September 2012 306,690,532 1,049,951,796 190,334 214,927,956 1,178,279 5,703,192 35,378,063 1,614,020,152
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses
Balance at 31 December 2011 161,265,292 655,832,295 136,116 179,673,009 1,137,465 4,772,518 1,002,816,695
New companies (note 5. b)) 586,345 586,345
Depreciation for the period 6,002,099 42,965,392 25,608 13,322,085 9,013 314,923 62,639,120
Disposals (233,865) (33,684,999) (526,014) (1,976) (5,117) (34,451,971)
Transfers and write-offs (22,594) (230,509) (193,619) (446,722)
Balance at 30 September 2012 167,010,932 664,882,179 161,724 192,861,806 1,144,502 5,082,324 1,031,143,467
Net value 139,679,600 385,069,617 28,610 22,066,150 33,777 620,868 35,378,063 582,876,685
2011
Land, Buildings and Plant and Fixtures and Other tangible
other constructions machinery Vehicles fittings Tools assets Work in progress Total
Gross assets
Balance at 31 December 2010 293,165,987 1,035,279,721 185,510 191,447,203 1,164,237 5,543,321 40,982,832 1,567,768,811
Additions 57,983 4,758,751 - 11,030,984 8,970 2,016 38,325,834 54,184,538
Disposals (215,400) (42,642,627) (515) (3,212,080) (4,192) - - (46,074,814)
Transfers and write-offs 7,020,040 38,309,857 - (1,068,539) 3,817 61,562 (55,251,857) (10,925,120)
Balance at 30 September 2011 300,028,610 1,035,705,702 184,995 198,197,568 1,172,832 5,606,899 24,056,809 1,564,953,415
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses
Balance at 31 December 2010 153,589,162 647,567,969 103,516 169,023,979 1,124,067 3,990,377 - 975,399,070
Depreciation for the period 9,068,273 40,976,429 24,629 13,809,522 11,294 565,873 - 64,456,020
Disposals (97,734) (35,609,844) (268) (3,185,270) (1,824) - - (38,894,940)
Transfers and write-offs (1,021,257) (5,179,465) - (3,523,379) (4,002) - - (9,728,103)
Balance at 30 September 2011 161,538,444 647,755,089 127,877 176,124,852 1,129,535 4,556,250 - 991,232,047
Net value 138,490,166 387,950,613 57,118 22,072,716 43,297 1,050,649 24,056,809 573,721,368

The additions that occurred during the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 included: assets associated with the UMTS operation (Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service), HSDPA (Kanguru Express), GSM (Global Standard for Mobile Communications), GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), FTTH (Fibre-to-the-Home) and LTE (Long Term Evolution), some of which are associated with ongoing projects, so it remains registered in 'Work in progress'.

During the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011, disposals include the sale of a set of assets related with 2G, 3G and Micro-Wave network.

The acquisition cost of 'Tangible assets' and 'Intangible assets' held by the Group under finance lease contracts, amounted to Euro 35,808,739 and Euro 31,582,929 as of 30 September 2012 and 2011, and their net book value as of those dates amounted to Euro 19,692,191 and Euro 18,308,825, respectively.

At 30 September 2012, the heading 'Tangible assets' included an amount of Euro 25.2 million (2011: Euro 22.1 million) that relates to the net book value of the telecommunications equipment delivered to customers, under free lease agreements with a pre-defined period, which are being amortised over the duration of their contracts.

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the heading 'Tangible assets' does not include any asset pledged or given as a guarantee for loans obtained, except for the assets acquired under financial lease contracts.

The transfers of the period include the transfer for 'Intangible Assets' of a set of assets that were hitherto classified as 'Tangible assets in progress' (note 7).

'Tangible assets in progress' at 30 September 2012 and 2011 were made up as follows:

2012 2011
Development of mobile/fixed network 31,825,343 19,514,504
Information systems 127,418 402,928
Other projects in progress 3,425,302 4,139,377
35,378,063 24,056,809

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the amounts of commitments to third parties relating to investments to be made were as follows:

2012 2011
Network 22,691,379 35,219,603
Information systems 1,303,595 1,738,029
23,994,974 36,957,632

7. Intangible assets

In the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011, the movement occurred in Intangible assets and in the corresponding accumulated amortisation and impairment losses, was as follows:

2012
Brands and
patents and Intangible assets
other rights Software in progress Total
Gross assets
Balance at 31 December 2011 (restated) 361,690,451 296,368,784 117,812,807 775,872,042
Additions 19,622,677 859,246 11,596,985 32,078,908
Transfers and write-offs 66,528,946 17,834,683 (89,830,509) (5,466,880)
Balance at 30 September 2012 447,842,074 315,062,713 39,579,283 802,484,070
Accumulated amortisation and impairment losses
Balance at 31 December 2011 (restated) 153,193,021 233,557,139 386,750,160
Amortisation for the period 32,132,678 15,985,448 48,118,126
Transfers and write-offs (12,147,534) (215,934) (12,363,468)
Balance at 30 September 2012 173,178,165 249,326,653 422,504,818
Net value 274,663,909 65,736,060 39,579,283 379,979,252
2011
Brands and
patents and Intangible assets
other rights Software in progress Total
Gross assets
Balance at 31 December 2010 (restated) 359,491,468 264,381,328 16,085,854 639,958,650
Additions(restated) 20,196,637 1,484,562 12,223,027 33,904,226
Disposals (97) (63,288) (63,385)
Transfers and write-offs (12,711) 22,817,370 (21,707,010) 1,097,649
Balance at 30 September 2011 (restated) 379,675,297 288,619,972 6,601,871 674,897,140
Accumulated amortisation and impairment losses
Balance at 31 December 2010(restated) 137,409,894 211,641,924 349,051,818
Amortisation for the period (restated) 29,627,145 16,354,304 45,981,449
Disposals (97) (33,678) (33,775)
Transfers and write-offs (36) (326,395) (326,431)
Balance at 30 September 2011 (restated) 167,036,906 227,636,155 394,673,061
Net value 212,638,391 60,983,817 6,601,871 280,224,079

Under the agreed terms resulting from the grant of the UMTS License, Optimus – Comunicações, S.A., committed to contribute to the promotion and development of an 'Information Society' in Portugal. The total amount of the obligations assumed arose to Euro 274 million which will have to be realised until the end of 2015.

In accordance with the Agreement established on 5 June 2007 with the Ministry of Public Works, Transportation and Communications (MOPTC), part of these commitments, up to Euro 159 million, would be realised through own projects eligible as contributions to the 'Information Society' which will be incurred under the normal course of Optimus – Comunicações, S.A.'s business (investments in network and technology, if not directly related with the accomplishment of other obligations inherent to the attribution of the UMTS License, and activities of research, development and promotion of services, contents and applications). These own projects must be recognised by the MOPTC and by entities created specifically for this purpose. At 30 September 2012, the total amount was already incurred and validated by the above referred entities, so, at this date, there are no additional responsibilities related to these commitments. These charges were recorded in the attached financial statements at the moment the projects were carried out and the estimated costs became known.

The remaining commitments, up to Euro 116 million, will be realised, as agreed between Optimus – Comunicações S.A. and MOPTC, through contributions to the 'Iniciativas E' project (modem offers, discounts on tariffs, cash contributions, among others, assigned to the widespread use of broadband internet for students and teachers). These contributions are made through the 'Fund for the Information Society', now known as the 'Fundação para as Comunicações Móveis' (Foundation for Mobile Communications), established by the three mobile operators with businesses in Portugal. All responsibility is recognised as an additional cost of UMTS license, against an entry in the captions 'Other non-current liabilities' and 'Other current liabilities'. Thus, at 30 September 2012, all the responsibilities with such commitments are fully recorded in the attached consolidated financial statements

Intangible assets in the period ended at 30 September 2012, include an amount of approximately Euro 110 million, corresponding to the current value of future payments related with the acquisition of rights of use for frequency (spectrum) bands of 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz, which will be used to develop 4th generation services (LTE - Long Term Evolution). The payable amount totals Euro 113 million. In January 2012, an amount of Euro 83 million was already paid. The remaining amount can be paid in five annual installments of Euro 6 million, having the company, at each annual payment, the option to anticipate the payment of the amount in debt.

During the period ended 30 September 2012, considering the availability of LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology (although subject to restrictions in some areas of the country) and the subsequent launching the commercial operation, a fraction of the present value of future payments related to the acquisition of rights of use for 4th generation frequencies services was transferred from work in progress and the amortization was started, for an estimated period until 2041. Besides the amount of LTE spectrum, the caption 'Brands and patents and other rights' includes an amount of about Euro 14.9 million (2011: Euro 17.6 million) that corresponds to the costs incurred for customers' loyalty contracts (note 1.e).

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the Group kept recorded under the heading 'Intangible assets – brands and contents' the amounts of Euro 173,155,549 and Euro 184,066,702, respectively, that correspond to the investments net of depreciations made in the

development of the UMTS network, including: (i) Euro 54,755,258 (2011: Euro 57,755,546) related to the license; (ii) Euro 18,295,739 (2011: Euro 19,298,245) related to the agreement signed in 2002 between Oni Way and the other three mobile telecommunication operators with activity in Portugal; (iii) Euro 5,619,174 (2011: Euro 5,927,074) related to a contribution to the 'Fundação para as Comunicações Móveis'', established in 2007, under an agreement entered with 'MOPCT' and the three mobile telecommunication operators in Portugal; and (iv) Euro 89,807,058 (2011: Euro 96,151,171) related with the programme 'Initiatives E', these last two associated to the commitments assumed by the Group in relation to the 'Information Society'.

Intangible and tangible assets include interest and other financial expenses incurred, directly related to the construction of certain items of work in progress.

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the total net amount of financial expenses capitalization amounted to Euro 9,624,964 and Euro 10,841,676, respectively. The amounts capitalised in the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 were Euro 1,353,244 and Euro 555,413, respectively. An interest capitalisation rate of 2.78% was used in 2012 (1.81% in 2011), which corresponds to the average interest rate supported by the Group.

The assessment of impairment for the main tangible and intangible assets, in the various segments, is carried out as described in note 9 ('Goodwill'), to the extent that such assets are closely related to the overall activity of the segment and consequently cannot be analysed separately.

8. Breakdown of financial instruments

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the breakdown of financial instruments was as follows:

2012
Loans and
receivables
Investments
available for sale
Subtotal Others not
covered by IFRS 7
Total
Non-current assets
Investments available for sale (note 10) 212,323 212,323 212,323
212,323 212,323 212,323
Current assets
Trade debtors 121,140,637 121,140,637 121,140,637
Other current debtors 23,058,548 23,058,548 6,374,128 29,432,676
Cash and cash equivalents (note 12) 68,966,622 68,966,622 68,966,622
213,165,807 213,165,807 6,374,128 219,539,935
2011
Loans and
receivables
Investments
available for sale
Subtotal Others not
covered by IFRS 7
Total
Non-current assets
Investments available for sale (note 10) 212,323 212,323 212,323
212,323 212,323 212,323
Current assets
Trade debtors 133,201,825 133,201,825 133,201,825
Other current debtors 18,556,870 18,556,870 13,995,946 32,552,816
Cash and cash equivalents (note 12) 183,025,312 183,025,312 183,025,312
334,784,007 334,784,007 13,995,946 348,779,953
2012
Liabilities recorded at Other financial Others not
amortised cost liabilities Subtotal covered by IFRS 7 Total
Non-current liabilities
Medium and long-term loans net of short-term portion (note 15) 195,153,922 195,153,922 195,153,922
Other non-current financial liabilities (note 16) 19,311,607 19,311,607 19,311,607
Securitisation of receivables (note 18) 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000
200,153,922 19,311,607 219,465,529 219,465,529
Current liabilities
Short-term loans and other loans (note 15) 200,582,408 200,582,408 200,582,408
Trade creditors 156,687,700 156,687,700 156,687,700
Other current financial liabilities (note 19) 2,893,694 2,893,694 2,893,694
Securitisation of receivables (note 18) 19,915,612 19,915,612 19,915,612
Other creditors 2,715,360 2,715,360 10,600,873 13,316,233
220,498,020 162,296,754 382,794,774 10,600,873 393,395,647
2011
Liabilities recorded at Other financial Others not
amortised cost liabilities Subtotal covered by IFRS 7 Total
Non-current liabilities
Medium and long-term loans net of short-term portion (note 15) 319,067,408 319,067,408 319,067,408
Other non-current financial liabilities (note 16) 18,628,442 18,628,442 18,628,442
Securitisation of receivables (note 18) 24,914,706 24,914,706 24,914,706
343,982,114 18,628,442 362,610,556 362,610,556
Current liabilities
Short-term loans and other loans (note 15) 121,924,773 121,924,773 121,924,773
Trade creditors 155,791,136 155,791,136 155,791,136
Other current financial liabilities (note 19) 2,449,306 2,449,306 2,449,306
Securitisation of receivables (note 18) 19,764,541 19,764,541 19,764,541
Other creditors 2,938,907 2,938,907 21,938,698 24,877,605
141,689,314 161,179,350 302,868,664 21,938,698 324,807,362

Considering the nature of the balances, the amounts to be paid and received to/from 'State and other public entities' were considered outside the scope of IFRS 7. Also, the captions of 'Other current assets', 'Other non-current assets', 'Other current liabilities' and 'Other non-current liabilities' and were not included in this note, as the nature of such balances are not within the scope of IFRS 7.

9. Goodwill

For the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011, the movements occurred in Goodwill were as follows:

2012 2011
Opening balance 521,103,723 526,141,552
Connectiv Acquisiton 8,723,356
Other movements of the period 55,250 (7,821)
Closing balance 529,882,329 526,133,731

For the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011, the caption 'Other movements of the period' includes, mainly, the exchange rate update of the Goodwill.

Goodwill at 30 September 2012 and 2011 was made up as follows:

2012 2011
Optimus 485,092,375 485,092,375
Público 15,000,000 20,000,000
Cape Technologies 17,476,354 17,476,354
Connectiv 8,723,356
We Do 1,971,668 1,971,668
Praesidium Services 1,238,912 1,140,850
Unipress 321,698 321,698
Per-Mar 47,253 47,253
Be Towering 10,713 10,713
SIRS 72,820
529,882,329 526,133,731

The evaluation of the existence of impairment losses in Goodwill is made by taking into account the cash-generating units, based on the most recent business plans duly approved by the Group's Board of Directors, which are prepared attending to cash flow projections for periods of five years. The discount rates used were based on the estimated weighted average cost of capital, which depends on the business segment of each subsidiary, as indicated in the table below. In perpetuity, the Group considered a growth rate of around 3% and others considered more conservative. In situations where the measurement of the existence, or not, of impairment is made based on the net selling price, values of similar transactions and other proposals made are used.

Discount rate
Telecommunications 9.50%
Multimedia 12.00%
Information Systems 14.00%

10. Investments available for sale

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, this caption included investments classified as available-for-sale and was made up as follows:

% 2012 2011
Lusa – Agência de Notícias de Portugal, S.A. 1.38% 197,344 197,344
VISAPRESS - Gestão de Conteúdos dos Média, CRL 10.00% 5,000 5,000
Others - 9,979 9,979
212,323 212,323

During the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011, the heading 'Investments available for sale' did not present any movements.

At 30 September 2012, these investments correspond to shareholdings of immaterial amount, in unlisted companies, in which the Group has no significant influence, and in which the acquisition cost of such investments is a reasonable estimation of their fair value, adjusted where applicable, by the respective impairment losses.

The assessment of impairment in the investments described above is performed through comparisons with the value of the percentage of share capital detained by the Group and with multiples of sales and EBITDA of companies of the same sector.

The financial information regarding these investments is detailed below (in thousands of euro):

Assets Shareholders'
funds
Gross debt Turnover Operational
results
Net income
Lusa – Agência de Notícias de Portugal, S.A. (1) 15,237 6,681 1,637 19,387 337 613
VISAPRESS - Gestão de Conteúdos dos Média, CRL (1) 22 (35) - 53 (18) (18)

(1) Amounts expressed in thousands euro at 31 December 2011.

11. Deferred taxes

Deferred tax assets at 30 September 2012 and 2011, amounted to Euro 96,296,946 and Euro 105,384,838, respectively, and arose, mainly, from tax losses carried forward, temporary differences and from differences between the accounting and tax amount of some fixed assets.

The movements in deferred tax assets in the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

2012 2011
Opening balance 103,853,881 109,587,224
Impact on results:
Movements of Deferred tax assets related with Tax losses (2,539,860) 988,860
Deferred tax assets related to tax losses and temporary diferences of previous years 9,805,396 11,374,939
Adjustments in the conversion to IAS/IFRS (5,050,839) (4,113,018)
Movements in provisions not accepted for tax purposes and tax benefits (287,899) -
Temporary differences resultant of UMTS license (273,772) (96,865)
Temporary net differences between the tax and the accounting amount of certain fixed assets (6,798,014) (9,891,222)
Temporary differences arising from the securitisation of receivables (Optimus) (2,415,000) (2,415,000)
Sub-total effect on results (note 22) (7,559,988) (4,152,306)
Others 3,053 (50,080)
Closing balance 96,296,946 105,384,838

At 31 December 2008, deferred tax assets were recognised in the amount of Euro 16.1 million with regard to the securitisation of future receivables completed in December 2008 (note 18). As a result of that operation, and in accordance with the provisions of Decreto-Lei nº 219/2001 (Decree-Law) of 4 August, an amount of Euro 100 million was generated from that operation and it was added for purposes of determining the taxable income for the year 2008, thereby generating a temporary difference between accounting and taxable income result, which led to the recognition of a deferred tax asset to the extent that its use was, with reasonable safety, probable. Until 30 September 2012, an amount of Euro 12.1 million was reversed corresponding to the reversal of the above referred temporary difference.

Deferred taxes related to the IAS / IFRS adjustments correspond to the temporary differences generated in the companies included in consolidation and result from the fact that IAS / IFRS conversion adjustments, recorded in these companies at 31 December 2009, already considered in consolidated financial statements under IAS / IFRS, from previous years, only be considered for tax purposes, linearly, for a period of five years between 2010 and 2014.

Deferred taxes related to the UMTS license refers to temporary differences related to the value of the UMTS license, of the subsidiary Optimus. In consolidated financial statements and in accordance with IAS / IFRS, the license was amortised linearly, by the estimated period of useful life. For tax purposes, until the year 2009, the UMTS license was amortised using, on the first five years of commercial operation, from 2004 to 2008, incremental monthly basis depending of the capacity of the network installed, which would be applied after the straight-line monthly basis until the term of the license. Thus, the group recorded deferred tax assets relating to the temporary differences between the value of the license for tax purposes and the value recorded in the consolidated financial statements.

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, assessments of the deferred tax assets to be recognised were made. Potential deferred tax assets were recorded to the extent that future taxable profits were expected to be generated against which the tax losses and deductible tax differences could be used. These assessments were made based on the most recent business plans duly approved by the Board of Directors of the Group companies, which are periodically reviewed and updated. The main criteria used in those business plans are described in note 9.

The rate used at 30 September 2012 and 2011, in Portuguese companies, to calculate the deferred tax assets relating to tax losses carried forward was 25%. The rate used to calculate the temporary differences, including provisions not accepted and impairment losses, was 26.5%. Tax benefits, related to deductions from taxable income, are considered at 100%, and in some cases, their full acceptance is dependent on the approval of the authorities that concede such tax benefits. It wasn't considered the state surcharge, as it was understood to be unlikely the taxation of temporary differences during the estimated period when the referred rate will be applicable. For foreign companies was used the rate in force in each country.

In accordance with the tax returns and other information prepared by the companies that have registered deferred tax assets, the detail of such deferred tax assets, by nature, at 30 September 2012 was as follows:

Companies excluded of the tax group
Nature Companies
included in the
tax group Digitmarket Cape
Technologies We Do Brasil
We Do USA Sonecom
Sistemas de
Informação
Espanha We Do Mexico Total Total
Sonaecom Group
Tax losses:
To be used until 2015 3,763,768 - - - - - - - 3,763,768
To be used until 2021 - - - - - - 103,918 103,918 103,918
To be used until 2025 - - - - - 158,938 - 158,938 158,938
To be used until 2030 - - - - 142,929 - - 142,929 142,929
Unlimited utilisation - - 134,506 - - - - 134,506 134,506
Tax losses 3,763,768 134,506 142,929 158,938 103,918 540,291 4,304,059
Tax provisions not accepted and other temporary differences 35,550,018 33,346 - 311,374 - - 192,906 537,626 36,087,644
Tax benefits (SIFIDE) 3,536,742 - - - - - - - 3,536,742
Adjustments in the conversion to IAS/IFRS 15,152,042 474 - - - - - 474 15,152,516
Temporary differences arising from the securitisation of receivables 4,025,000 - - - - - - - 4,025,000
Differences between the tax and accounting amount
of certain fixed a
- - - - - - - - 33,177,205
Others - - - (18,142) 10,838 - 21,084 13,780 13,780
Total 62,027,570 33,820 134,506 293,232 153,767 158,938 317,908 1,092,171 96,296,946

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the Group has other situations where potential deferred tax assets could be recognised, but since it is not expected that sufficient taxable profits will be generated in the future to cover those losses, such deferred tax assets were not recorded:

2012 2011
Tax losses 26,602,333 43,848,475
Temporary differences (provisions not accepted for tax purposes and other temporary diferences) 34,124,365 27,701,479
Others 14,305,692 17,035,622
75,032,390 88,585,576

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, tax losses for which deferred tax assets were not recognised have the following due dates:

Due date 2012 2011
2011 - 1,491,189
2012 4,576,207 12,307,639
2013 13,846,284 13,849,849
2014 469,302 698,437
2015 3,523,602 6,478,655
2016 367,667 1,247,315
2017 162,167 1,772,700
2018 48,023 420,883
2019 331,156 1,460,177
2020 10,130 529,150
2021 61,946 80,962
2022 132,956 -
2025 - 175,543
2027 52,232 -
2030 - 129,538
Unlimited 3,020,661 3,206,438
26,602,333 43,848,475

The years 2016 and following are applicable to the subsidiaries incorporated in countries in which the reporting period of tax losses is greater than four years.

The deferred tax liabilities at 30 September 2012 and 2011 amounting to Euro 1,546,042 and Euro 5,366,134 respectively, result mainly from consolidation adjustments and from temporary differences between tax and accounting results of the tangible and intangible assets referred with the costs related to customers' loyalty contracts (note 1).

The movement that occurred in deferred tax liabilities in the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

2012 2011
(restated)
Opening balance (restated) (5,186,711) (5,559,170)
Impact on results:
Adjustments in the conversion to IAS/IFRS - (7,964)
Temporary differences between tax and accounting results of the intangible assets 3,131,854 110,313
Sub-total impact on results (note 22) 3,131,854 102,349
Others 490,815 90,687
Closing balance (1,564,042) (5,366,134)

The reconciliation between the earnings before taxes and the taxes recorded for the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 is as follows:

2012 2011
(restated)
Earnings before taxes 71,012,254 63,018,859
Income tax rate (25%) (17,753,064) (15,754,715)
Deferred tax assets not recognised in the individual accounts and / or resulting from consolidation
adjustments and other adjustments to taxable income (3,991,880) (4,004,772)
Record/(reverse) of deferred tax assets related to previous years 9,805,396 11,278,074
Use of tax losses and tax benefits without record of deferred tax asset in previous years 2,489,413
Temporary differences for the period without record of deferred tax assets 1,272,681 981,228
Record of deferred tax liabilities - 24,541
Temporary differences arising from the securitisation of receivables 1,350,000 1,350,000
Movements in the temporary differences between the tax and accounting amounts of the UMTS license (273,771) (96,865)
Income taxation recorded in the period (note 22) (7,101,225) (6,222,509)

Portuguese Tax Authorities can review the income tax returns of the Company and of its subsidiaries with head office in Portugal for a period of four years (five years for Social Security), except when tax losses have been generated, tax benefits have been granted or when any review, claim or impugnation is in course, in which circumstances, the periods are extended or suspended. Consequently, tax returns of each year, since the year 2008 (inclusive) are still subject to such review. The Board of Directors believes that any correction that may arise as a result of such review would not have a significant impact on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

For the year ended at 31 December 2010, the subsidiary Optimus was notified of the Report of Tax Inspection, where it considers that it is inappropriate the increase, when calculating the taxable profit for the year 2008, of the amount of Euro 100 million, with respect to initial price of future credits transferred to securitization. The Settlement Note, was receipt on April 2011, and Optimus will challenge that decision and is confidence of the Board of Directors of the Optimus and the Group that there are strong arguments to obtain a favorable decision for Optimus. For this reason, Optimus kept the recording of deferred tax assets associated with this operation.

Supported by the Company's lawyers and Tax consultants, the Board of Directors believes that there are no liabilities not provisioned in the consolidated financial statements, associated to probable tax contingencies that should have been registered or disclosed in the accompanying financial statements, at 30 September 2012.

12. Cash and cash equivalents

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the detail of cash and cash equivalents was as follows:

2012 2011
Cash 496,718 111,362
Bank deposits repayable on demand 9,584,956 5,883,950
Treasury applications 58,884,948 177,030,000
Cash and cash equivalents 68,966,622 183,025,312
Bank overdrafts (note 15) (13,186,408) (783,857)
55,780,214 182,241,455

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the 'Treasury applications' had the following breakdown:

2012 2011
Sonae Investments BV 21,810,000 41,810,000
Bank applications 37,074,948 135,220,000
58,884,948 177,030,000

During the period ended at 30 September 2012, the above mentioned treasury applications bear interests at an average rate of 2.65% (2.61% in 2011).

13. Share capital

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the share capital of Sonaecom was comprised by 366,246,868 ordinary registered shares of 1 euro each. At those dates, the Shareholder structure was as follows:

2012 2011
Number of
shares % Number of shares %
Sontel BV 194,063,119 52.99% 194,063,119 52.99%
Shares traded on the Portuguese Stock Exchange ('Free float') 75,977,185 20.74% 76,737,177 20.95%
Atlas Service Belgium 73,249,374 20.00% 73,249,374 20.00%
Millennium BCP 12,500,998 3.41% 12,500,998 3.41%
Own shares 7,025,192 1.92% 9,045,200 2.47%
Sonae SGPS 3,430,000 0.94% 650,000 0.18%
Efanor Investimentos, S.G.P.S., S.A. 1,000 0.00% 1,000 0.00%
366,246,868 100.00% 366,246,868 100.00%

All shares that comprise the share capital of Sonaecom, are authorised, subscribed and paid. All shares have the same rights and each share corresponds to one vote.

14. Own shares

During the period ended at 30 September 2012, Sonaecom delivered to its employees 4,828,234 own shares under its Short and Medium Term Incentive Plan (1,764,157 own shares during the period ended at 30 September 2011).

Additionally, during the period ended at 30 September 2012, Sonaecom acquired 2,808,226 shares (at an average price of Euro 1.205), holding at 30 September 2012, 7,025,192 own shares, representative of 1.92% of its share capital at the average acquisition cost of Euro 1.370.

15. Loans

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the caption Loans had the following breakdown:

a) Medium and long-term loans net of short-term portion

Amount
outstanding
Type of
Company Issue denomination Limit Maturity reimbursement 2012 2011
Sonaecom 'Obrigações Sonaecom SGPS 2005' 150,000,000 Jun-13 Final - 150,000,000
SGPS 'Obrigações Sonaecom SGPS 2011' 100,000,000 Mar-15 Final 100,000,000 100,000,000
'Obrigações Sonaecom SGPS 2010' 40,000,000 Mar-15 Final 40,000,000 40,000,000
'Obrigações Sonaecom SGPS 2010' 30,000,000 Feb-13 Final - 30,000,000
'Obrigações Sonaecom SGPS 2012' 20,000,000 Jul-15 Final 20,000,000
Costs associated with financing set-up (2,173,132) (3,089,220)
Interests incurred but not yet due 1,166,105 1,433,594
158,992,973 318,344,374
Sonaecom Commercial paper 30,000,000 Jul-15 30,000,000
SGPS Costs associated with financing set-up (242,602)
Interests incurred but not yet due 46,549
29,803,947 -
WeDo USA Bank loan Apr-19 5,800,500
Jun/Aug-13
Unipress Bank loan and Jul-17 206,428 335,311
Saphety Minority Shareholder loans 457,984 387,723
Costs associated with financing set-up (181,804)
Interests incurred but not yet due 73,894
6,357,002 723,034
195,153,922 319,067,408

b) Short-term loans and other loans

Amount
outstanding
Type of
Company Issue denomination Limit Maturity reimbursement 2012 2011
Sonaecom SGPS 'Obrigações Sonaecom SGPS 2005' 150,000,000 Jun-13 Final 150,000,000 -
'Obrigações Sonaecom SGPS 2010' 30,000,000 Feb-13 Final 30,000,000 -
180,000,000 -
Sonaecom SGPS Commercial paper 150,000,000 Jul-12 - 120,950,000
Costs associated with financing set-up - (215,949)
Interests incurred but not yet due - 406,865
- 121,140,916
Sonaecom SGPS Overdrafts facilities - CGD 16,500,000 7,396,000 -
Sonaecom SGPS Bank overdrafts (note 12) 10,000,000 9,996,000 -
Sonaecom SGPS Bank overdrafts (note 12) 2,500,000 1,639,000 -
Sonaecom SGPS Bank overdrafts (note 12) 1,002,994 338,305
Several Bank overdrafts (note 12) 548,414 445,552
20,582,408 783,857
200,582,408 121,924,773

Bond Loan

In June 2005, Sonaecom signed a Bond Loan, privately placed, amounting to Euro 150 million without guarantees and with a maturity of eight years. The bonds bear interest at floating rate, indexed to Euribor and paid semiannually. This issue was organised and mounted by Millennium BCP Investimento.

In February and March 2010, Sonaecom signed two other Bond Loan, both privately placed, in the amount of Euro 30 and 40 million, without guarantees and maturities of 3 and 5 years respectively. Both loans bear interest at floating rate indexed to Euribor, and paid semiannually. The issues were organised and mounted by, respectively, Banco Espirito Santo de Investimento and Caixa - Banco de Investimento. These bond issues were traded on Euronext Lisbon market.

In September 2011, Sonaecom signed a Bond Loan, privately placed, amounting to Euro 100 million without guarantees and with a maturity of three and half years. The bonds bear interest at floating rate, indexed to Euribor and paid semiannually. This issue was organised and mounted by BNP Paribas, ING Belgium SA/NV and WestLB AG.

In July 2012, Sonaecom signed a Bond Loan, privately placed, amounting to Euro 20 million without guarantees and with the maturity of three years. The bonds bear interest at floating rate, indexed to Euribor and paid semiannually. This issue was organised and mounted by Banco BPI.

All the loans above are unsecured and the fulfillment of the obligations under these loans is exclusively guaranteed by the underlying activities and the indebted company cash flows generation capacity.

The average interest rate of the bond loans, in the period, was 3.23% (2.74% in 2011).

Commercial Paper

In July 2007, Sonaecom contracted a Commercial Paper Programme Issuance with a maximum amount of Euro 250 million with subscription grant and maturity of five years, organised by Banco Santander de Negócios Portugal and by Caixa – Banco de Investimento. According to the original terms, this programme was reduced to the amount of Euro 150 million in July 2010.

The placing underwriting consortium is composed by the following institutions: Banco Santander Totta, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Banco BPI, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (Portugal), Banco Comercial Português and BNP Paribas (in Portugal).

Additionally, Sonaecom has three other Commercial Paper Programmes, with subscription guarantee, with the following characteristics:

Amount Hire date Subscription guarantee Maturity
Euro 30 million May 2012 Caixa Geral de Depósitos 31-Jul-2015
Euro 25 million July 2012 Banco Santander Totta 31-Jul-2013
Euro 15 million June 2010 Caixa Económica Montepio Geral 19-Jul-2013
Euro 5 million April 2010 Banco BPI Possibly renewable at 20-Apr-2013

All the loans above are unsecured and the fulfilment of the obligations under these loans is exclusively guaranteed by the underlying activities and the indebted company cash flows generation capacity.

On 30 September 2012, the main financial constraints (covenants) included in debt contracts are related with the bond issue completed by Sonaecom during September 2011, totalling Euro 100 million and establishing: (i) the requirement for Sonaecom, Optimus, Artis and Sonae Telecom, as well as the group companies whose both assets and EBITDA are equal or greater than 15% of the consolidated assets and the consolidated EBITDA (material subsidiaries) represent, as a whole, at least 80% of Sonaecom consolidated assets and consolidated EBITDA, and: (ii) the obligation to ensure that consolidated net debt does not exceed three times the consolidated EBITDA. Additionally, both this loan, as well as other loans are covered by Sonaecom negative pledge clauses, which impose certain restrictions on the mortgaging or pledging of the material subsidiaries' tangible assets and require the upholding of control over Optimus and Wedo USA (regarding this company bank loan). The penalties applicable in the event of default in these covenants are generally the early payment of the loans obtained.

On 30 September 2012, Sonaecom was fully compliant with all the financial constraints above mentioned.

Bank credit lines of short-term portion

Sonaecom has also short term bank credit lines, in the form of current or overdraft account commitments, in the amount of Euro 29 million. These credit lines have maturities up to one year, automatically renewable, except in case of termination by either party, with some periods of notice.

All these loans and bank credit lines bear interest at market rates, indexed to the Euribor for the respective term, and were all contracted in euro.

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the repayment schedule of medium and long-term loans and of interests (nominal values), for both bonds and commercial paper were as follows (values based on the latest interest rate established for each type of loan):

n+1 n+2 n+3 n+4 n+5
2012
Bond loan:
Reimbursements - - 160,000,000 - -
Interests 5,840,402 5,840,402 3,160,802 - -
Commercial paper:
Reimbursements - - 30,000,000 - -
Interests 1,176,822 1,176,822 976,924 - -
7,017,224 7,017,224 194,137,726 - -
2011
Bond loan:
Reimbursements 180,000,000 140,000,000
Interests 11,546,600 9,708,677 6,479,600 3,083,429
Commercial paper:
Reimbursements
Interests
11,546,600 189,708,677 6,479,600 143,083,429

Although the maturity of commercial paper issuance is between one week to six months, the counterparties assumed the placement and the maintenance of those limits for a period of five years. As so, such liabilities are recorded in the medium and long term.

Minority Shareholder loans have no maturity defined.

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the available credit lines of the Group were as follows:

Maturity
Amount More than 12
Company Credit Limit outstanding Amount available Until 12 months months
2012
Sonaecom Commercial paper 30,000,000 30,000,000 - x
Sonaecom Commercial paper 25,000,000 - 25,000,000 x
Sonaecom Commercial paper 15,000,000 - 15,000,000 x
Sonaecom Commercial paper 5,000,000 - 5,000,000 x
Sonaecom Bond loan 150,000,000 150,000,000 - x
Sonaecom Bond loan 100,000,000 100,000,000 - x
Sonaecom Bond loan 40,000,000 40,000,000 - x
Sonaecom Bond loan 30,000,000 30,000,000 - x
Sonaecom Bond loan 20,000,000 20,000,000 - x
Sonaecom Overdraft facilities 16,500,000 7,396,000 9,104,000 x
Sonaecom Authorised overdrafts* 10,000,000 9,996,000 4,000 x
Sonaecom Authorised overdrafts 2,500,000 1,639,000 861,000 x
SIRS Authorised overdrafts 150,000 - 150,000 x
WeDo USA Bank loan 5,800,500 5,800,500 - x
Others Several - 2,215,820 - x x
449,950,500 397,047,320 55,119,000
2011
Sonaecom Commercial paper 150,000,000 120,950,000 29,050,000 x
Sonaecom Commercial paper 30,000,000 - 30,000,000 x
Sonaecom Commercial paper 15,000,000 - 15,000,000 x
Sonaecom Commercial paper 10,000,000 - 10,000,000 x
Sonaecom Bond loan 150,000,000 150,000,000 - x
Sonaecom Bond loan 100,000,000 100,000,000 - x
Sonaecom Bond loan 40,000,000 40,000,000 - x
Sonaecom Bond loan 30,000,000 30,000,000 - x
Sonaecom Overdraft facilities 16,500,000 - 16,500,000 x
Sonaecom Authorised overdrafts 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 x
Others Several - 1,506,891 - x x
544,000,000 442,456,891 103,050,000

*Can also be used in the form of commercial paper

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, there are no interest rate hedging instruments therefore the total gross debit is exposed to changes in market interest rates.

16. Other non-current financial liabilities

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, this caption was made up of accounts payable to fixed and intangible assets suppliers related to lease contracts which are due in more than one year in the amount of Euro 19,311,607 and Euro 18,628,442, respectively.

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the payment of these amounts was due as follows:

2012 2011
Present value of Present value of
Lease payments lease payments Lease payments lease payments
2011 732,291 582,955
2012 1,223,374 783,070 3,449,984 2,537,661
2013 4,460,915 3,466,312 3,267,476 2,453,108
2014 3,570,371 2,720,271 2,277,174 1,557,725
2015 3,437,207 2,721,259 2,208,055 1,557,807
2016 onwards 15,272,768 12,514,390 15,139,366 12,388,492
27,964,635 22,205,301 27,074,346 21,077,748
Interests (5,759,334) (5,996,599)
22,205,301 22,205,301 21,077,747 21,077,748
Short-term liability (note 19) (2,893,694) (2,449,306)
22,205,301 19,311,607 21,077,747 18,628,442

The medium and long-term agreements made with suppliers of optical fibre network capacity, under which the Group has the right to use that network, which is considered as a specific asset, are recorded as finance leases in accordance with IAS 17 –'Leases' and IFRIC 4 – 'Determining whether an arrangement contains a Lease'. These contracts have a 15 to 20 year maturity.

17. Provisions and accumulated impairment losses

The movements in provisions and in accumulated impairment losses in the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

Utilisations
2012 Opening balance Increases and Transfers Decreases Closing balance
Accumulated impairment losses on accounts receivables 78,700,909 17,061,471 (15,861,376) (40,300) 79,860,704
Accumulated impairment losses on inventories 12,801,233 1,658,641 (8,230,416) 6,229,458
Provisions for other liabilities and charges 48,549,956 808,569 (4,419,559) (24,224) 44,914,742
140,052,098 19,528,681 (28,511,351) (64,524) 131,004,904
2011
Accumulated impairment losses on accounts receivables 70,410,631 16,015,126 (14,113,938) (476,184) 71,835,635
Accumulated impairment losses on inventories 14,930,606 2,339,205 (1,869,547) 15,400,264
Provisions for other liabilities and charges 33,150,028 1,803,349 (357,803) (47,925) 34,547,649
118,491,265 20,157,680 (16,341,288) (524,109) 121,783,548

The increase of 'Provisions for other liabilities and charges' includes the amount of Euro 921,767 (2011: Euro 699,218) recorded in the profit and loss statement, under the caption 'Income taxation' (note 22). In 30 September 2011 it includes also the amount of Euro 97,120 related to the dismantling of sites, as foreseen in IAS 16 – Fixed Assets (note 1.d)).

The reinforcement on 'Accumulated Impairment losses on Inventories' is recorded, on the profit and loss statement under the caption 'Cost of Sales' (note 1.j)). Therefore, the total amount recorded in the profit and loss statement corresponding to the increase in the heading 'Provisions and impairment losses', corresponds to Euro 16,948,273 (2011: Euro 17,022,137).

The heading 'Utilisations' refers, essentially, to the utilisation of provisions registered against entries in customers current accounts of the subsidiary Optimus – Comunicações S.A., fully subject to impairment losses already recognised in the profit and loss statement.

The decreases are recorded in the profit and loss statement, under the caption 'Other operating revenues'.

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the breakdown of the provisions for other liabilities and charges is as follows:

2012 2011
Dismantling of sites 22,876,101 22,826,201
Several contingencies 4,286,476 3,040,274
Legal processes in progress 2,126,832 2,960,782
Indemnities 665,551 1,037,068
Other responsibilities 14,959,782 4,683,324
44,914,742 34,547,649

The heading 'Several contingencies' relates to contingent liabilities arising from transactions carried out in previous years and for which an outflow of funds is probable.

In relation to the provisions recorded for legal processes in progress and others, given the uncertainty of such proceedings, the Board of Directors is unable to estimate, with reliability, the moment when such provisions will be used and therefore no financial actualisation was carried out.

The heading 'Other responsibilities' corresponds to the value of costs charged to the current period or previous years, for which it is not possible to estimate reliably the time of occurrence of the expense (note 1.s), in the amount of circa Euro 12 million, which includes the amount of Euro 6.8 million related to the dispute concerning the vagueness of the interconnection tariffs of 2001.

18. Securitisation of receivables

On 30 December 2008, the subsidiary Optimus – Comunicação, S.A., carried out a securitisation operation of future receivables amounting to Euro 100 million (Euro 98,569,400, net of initial costs) following which it ceded future credits to be generated under a portfolio of existing 'Corporate' customer contracts, under the regime established in the Decreto-Lei nº 453/99 (Decree-Law), of 5 November (note 11).

This operation was coordinated by Deutsche Bank, the future credits having been assigned to TAGUS – Sociedade de Titularização de Créditos, S.A. (TAGUS), which, for this purpose, issued securitised bonds designated 'Magma No. 1 Securitisation Notes', that received from the CMVM (National Securities Market Commission) the legally required alphanumeric code: 200812TGSSONSXXN0031.

Future receivables in the necessary amounts required for TAGUS to perform the quarter interest and principal instalment payments due to bondholders, as well as all the other payments due to the other creditors of this transaction, shall be allocated by Optimus - Comunicação, S.A. throughout calendar years 2009/2013, up to a maximum of Euro 213,840,362. Under the terms of this transaction, the amount to be allocated in the next 12 months (Euro 19,915,612) was registered in current liabilities and the remainder, amounting to Euro 5,000,000, was registered in non-current liabilities.

The transaction did not determine any change in the accounting treatment of the underlying receivables or in the relationship established with the customers.

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the amount recorded in 'Securitisation of receivables' has the following maturity:

N+1 N+2 N+3 N+4 N+5 Total
2012
Securitisation of receivables 19,915,612 5,000,000 24,915,612
2011
Securitisation of receivables 19,764,541 19,914,706 5,000,000 44,679,247

19. Other current financial liabilities

At 30 September 2012, this caption includes the amount of Euro 2,893,694 (2011: Euro 2,449,306) related to the short term portion of lease contracts (note 16).

20. External supplies and services

'External supplies and services' for the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 had the following composition:

2012 2011
(restated)
Interconnection costs 134,185,972 139,493,435
Specialised works 32,200,350 37,899,375
Rents 25,973,273 25,730,508
Other subcontracts 20,978,779 21,500,334
Advertising and promotion 16,552,789 21,467,208
Commissions 13,470,521 15,660,518
Leased lines 9,079,759 14,051,194
Energy 7,681,137 7,709,316
Travelling costs 4,008,524 3,759,565
Fees 3,937,016 2,729,080
Maintenance and repairs 3,833,245 4,377,274
Communications 3,505,633 4,335,860
Others 12,512,379 14,328,284
287,919,376 313,041,951

The commitments assumed by the Group at 30 September 2012 and 2011 related to operational leases are as follows:

2012 2011
Minimum payments of operational leases:
2011 10,369,771
2012 9,038,194 43,441,454
2013 33,776,205 40,654,297
2014 29,423,034 38,118,811
2015 27,465,403 33,869,478
2016 23,576,423 31,598,248
2017 20,806,176 32,750,876
2018 onwards 29,457,772
Renewable by periods of one year 4,424,160 2,749,115
177,967,367 233,552,050

During the period ended at 30 September 2012, an amount of Euro 32,155,878 (2011: Euro 34,775,388) was recorded in the heading 'External supplies and services' related with operational leasing rents, divided between the lines 'Rents' and 'Leased lines'.

The rents associated to the rental of facilities are mainly justified by the lease, established in 2007, of the Sonaecom building in Lisbon which has a five year period with the possibility of annual renewal. The actualisation of the rents will occur at the end of the first contract cycle (after the first five years).

21. Financial results

Net financial results for the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 were made up as follows:

2012 2011
Financial expenses:
Interest expenses: (11,831,801) (10,510,754)
Bank loans (9,018,211) (6,930,361)
Securitisation interests (1,350,524) (2,239,069)
Leasing (781,121) (734,475)
Other interests (681,945) (606,849)
Foreign exchange losses (1,285,673) (1,260,620)
Other financial expenses (1,209,045) (552,827)
(14,326,518) (12,324,201)
Financial income:
Interest income 4,334,084 4,603,886
Foreign exchange gains 666,123 888,199
Others financial gains 42,900 3,358
5,043,107 5,495,443

During the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011, the caption 'Financial income: Interest income' includes, mainly, interests earned on treasury applications and interests arising from late collections associated with cases in litigation.

22. Income taxation

Income taxes recognised during the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 were made up as follows ((costs) / gains):

2012 2011
(restated)
Current tax (1,751,324) (1,473,334)
Tax provision net of reduction (note 17) (921,767) (699,218)
Deferred tax assets (note 11) (7,559,988) (4,152,306)
Deferred tax liabilities (note 11) 3,131,854 102,349
(7,101,225) (6,222,509)

23. Related parties

During the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011, the balances and transactions maintained with related parties were mainly associated with the normal operational activity of the Group (providing communications and consultancy services) and to the concession and obtainment of loans.

The most significant balances and transactions with related parties, which are listed in the appendix to this report, during the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

Balances at 30 September 2012
Treasury
applications Other assets /
Accounts receivable Accounts payable (note 12) (liabilities)
Worten 4,715,247 374,482 (1,459,531)
France Telecom 3,113,696 2,533,403 (3,476,930)
Modelo Continente Hipermercados, S.A. 938,870 621,221 (301,130)
Sierra Portugal 763,286 81,939
Sonaecenter II 725,162 111,975 3,391
SC-Sociedade de Consultadoria 309,379 113 (162,687)
Sonae Indústria PCDM 221,576 28,082
Raso Viagens 84,933 90,250 (147,735)
Sonae SGPS 44,874 3,036
Sonae Investments BV - 21,810,000 1,576
10,917,023 3,731,444 21,810,000 (5,429,989)
Balances at 30 September 2011
Treasury
applications Other assets /
Accounts receivable Accounts payable (note 12) (liabilities)
Worten 2,630,312 268 (231,529)
France Telecom 5,589,285 2,459,097 (6,192,953)
Modelo Continente Hipermercados, S.A. 1,221,299 1,007,248 (285,128)
Sierra Portugal 968,381 13,692
Sonaecenter II 1,112,183 555,136 75,289
SC-Sociedade de Consultadoria 198,175 (50,850)
Sonae Indústria PCDM 402,511 27,463
Raso Viagens 285,187 156,681 (129,801)
Sonae SGPS 37,522 3,552 (7,725)
Sonae Investments BV 41,810,000 4,061
12,444,855 4,181,982 41,810,000 (6,777,481)
Transactions at 30 September 2012
Sales and services Supplies and Interest and similar Supplementary
rendered services received income / (expense) income
Worten 2,557,397 1,419,871 214
France Télécom 11,285,777 11,951,899
Modelo Continente Hipermercados, S.A. 3,449,586 1,261,292 292,116
Sierra Portugal 5,056,215 469,505 (49)
Sonaecenter II 7,681,374 527,881
SC-Sociedade de Consultadoria 909,261 113
Sonae Indústria PCDM 1,160,645 (5,150)
Raso Viagens 371,619 1,425,294
Sonae SGPS 11,766 4,500 274,803
Sonae Investments BV 700,045
32,483,640 17,055,205 974,848 292,281
Transactions at 30 September 2011
Sales and services Supplies and Interest and similar Supplementary
rendered services received income / (expense) income
Worten 2,853,388 1,809,457 3,810
France Télécom 12,300,201 10,052,642
Modelo Continente Hipermercados, S.A. 2,108,964 1,134,241 165,925
Sierra Portugal 5,061,475 1,488,510 5,214
Sonaecenter II 7,195,297 381,264
SC-Sociedade de Consultadoria 458,427
Sonae Indústria PCDM 1,163,751
Raso Viagens 431,973 1,812,508
Sonae SGPS 60,401 63,102 (11,039)
Sonae Investments BV 1,251,014
31,633,877 16,741,724 1,239,975 174,949

In the period ended at 30 September 2012, the Group signed an agreement with Sonae SGPS, under which Sonae compromise to transfer to employees and board members of Sonaecom, Sonaecom shares, at the price of 1.184 euros, as requested by Sonaecom and under the MTIP of Sonaecom. Under this contract, Sonaecom paid to Sonae SGPS, SA the amount of EUR 3,291,520, which was recorded under the caption "Other reserves" in equity.

The transactions between Group companies were eliminated in consolidation, and therefore are not disclosed in this note.

All the above transactions were made at market prices.

Accounts receivable and payable to related companies will be settled in cash and are not covered by guarantees. During the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011, no impairment losses referring to related entities were recognised.

A complete list of the Sonaecom Group's related parties is presented in the appendix to this report.

24. Guarantees provided to third parties

Guarantees provided to third parties at 30 September 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

Company Beneficiary Description 2012 2011
Optimus ICP - ANACOM Acquisition of Spectrum for 4th
generation
30,000,000
Optimus and Sonaecom Direção de Contribuições e Impostos
(Portuguese tax authorities)
VAT Reimbursements 9,311,818 9,350,818
WeDo Espiríto Santo Bank Bank loan 5,902,939
Optimus Direção de Contribuições e Impostos
(Portuguese tax authorities)
IRC – Tax assessment 4,039,639 4,039,639
We Do, WeDo Egipto and WeDo
Mexico
Digi Telecommunications, Emirates Telecom.
Corp., Etisalat, Pak Telecom, Scotiabank, Telcel
and Telefonica Moviles Chile
Completion of work to be done 1,165,619 1,143,071
Sonaecom Direção de Contribuições e Impostos
(Portuguese tax authorities)
Tax audit 2005 754,368 754,368
We Do, Saphety and Digitmarket IAPMEI 'HERMES' project - QREN 417,797 436,822
Optimus Direção Geral do Tesouro (Portuguese tax
authorities)
IRC – Witholding tax on payments
to non-residents
306,954 306,954
Optimus Câmara Municipal de Barcelos, Chaves, Coimbra,
Covilhã, Elvas, Lisboa, Loures, Mealhada, Oeiras
and Sintra (Barcelos, Chaves, Coimbra, Covilhã,
Elvas, Lisboa, Loures, Mealhada, Oeiras and Sintra
Municipalities)
Completion of work to be done 124,329 246,270
Optimus and Público Direção de Contribuições e Impostos
(Portuguese tax authorities)
VAT – Impugnation process 18,000 598,000
Público Tribunal de Trabalho de Lisboa (Lisbon Labour
Court)
Execution action n. 199A/92 271,511
Optimus Governo Civil de Lisboa (Lisbon Government
Civil)
Guarantee the sweepstakes plan
complete fulfilment
104,650
Several Others 1,063,336 1,169,538
53,104,799 18,421,641

In addition to these guarantees were set up two sureties for the current fiscal processes. The Sonae SGPS consisted of Sonaecom SGPS surety to the amount of Euro 2,844,270 and Sonaecom SGPS consisted of Optimus surety for the amount of Euro 9,264,267.

At 30 September 2012, the Board of Directors of the Group believes that the decision of the court proceedings and ongoing tax assessments in progress will not have significant impacts on the consolidated financial statements.

25. Information by business segment

The following business segments were identified for the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011:

  • Telecommunications;
  • Multimedia;
  • Information systems;
  • Holding activities.

The segment 'Holding activities' includes the operations of the Group companies that have as their main activity the management of shareholdings.

Excluding the ones mentioned above, the remaining activities of the Group have been classified as unallocated.

Inter-segment transactions during the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 were eliminated in the consolidation process. All these transactions were made at market prices.

Inter-segment transfers or transactions were entered under the normal commercial terms and conditions that would also be available to unrelated third parties and were mainly related to interest on treasury applications and management fees.

Overall information by business segment at 30 September 2012 and 2011, prepared in accordance with the same accounting policies and measurement criteria adopted in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, can be summarised as follows:

Telecommunications Multimedia Information Systems Holding Activities Other Subtotal Eliminations Total
September
2012
September
2011
(restated)
September
2012
September
2011
(restated)
September
2012
September
2011
(restated)
September
2012
September
2011
(restated)
September
2012
September
2011
(restated)
September
2012
September
2011
(restated)
September 2012 September
2011
(restated)
September
2012
September
2011
(restated)
Revenues:
Sales and services rendered 538,332,733 566,125,425 15,642,446 19,263,300 76,969,796 83,292,197 2,885,329 2,956,622 - 165,600 633,830,304 671,803,144 (16,855,235) (21,494,321) 616,975,069 650,308,823
Other operating revenues 8,617,056 8,614,047 256,861 420,669 834,132 453,472 31,203 896 - - 9,739,252 9,489,084 (2,964,914) (3,194,728) 6,774,338 6,294,356
Total revenues 546,949,789 574,739,472 15,899,307 19,683,969 77,803,928 83,745,669 2,916,532 2,957,518 - 165,600 643,569,556 681,292,228 (19,820,149) (24,689,049) 623,749,407 656,603,179
Depreciation and
amortisation
Net operating income / (loss)
for the segment
(102,574,903) (106,373,923)
85,220,710
(896,547)
72,405,304 (4,046,403) (3,314,014)
(915,029) (3,717,594) (3,775,159) 3,501,329 1,246,659 (51,176)
(441,026)
(56,882)
(789,724)
-
-
(23,209)
59,864
(107,240,220)
84,234,610
(111,144,202)
69,608,089
(3,517,026)
(3,938,945)
706,733
239,528
(110,757,246) (110,437,469)
80,295,665
69,847,617
Net interests
Other financial results
(3,829,127)
(911,634)
(9,377,058)
(126,127)
(259,682)
7,183
(181,954)
(3,806)
(594,050) (659,127)
(574,952) (566,074)
(1,977,002)
71,363,344
4,821,383
1,960,580
-
-
(44,796)
(40)
(6,659,861)
69,883,941
(5,441,552)
1,264,533
(837,856)
(71,669,635)
(465,316)
(2,186,423)
(1,785,694) (7,497,717) (5,906,868)
(921,890)
Consolidated EBT for the
period
80,479,948 62,902,120 (4,298,902) (3,499,774) 2,332,328 21,458 68,945,317 5,992,239 - 15,029 147,458,691 65,431,072 (76,446,437) (2,412,213) 71,012,254 63,018,859
Assets:
Tangible and intangible assets
and goodwill
966,983,534 849,829,659 3,782,937 3,866,873 75,598,796 68,599,332 312,516 380,165 - 15,715 1,046,677,783 922,691,744 446,060,483 457,387,434 1,492,738,266 1,380,079,178
Inventories 13,464,209 13,183,086 569,877 604,585 248,586 440,204 - - - - 14,282,672 14,227,875 - - 14,282,672 14,227,875
Financial investments - 1,282,025 209,829 441,509 2,494 2,494 1,058,499,704 1,134,606,802 - - 1,058,712,027 1,136,332,830 (1,058,499,704) (1,136,120,507) 212,323 212,323
Other non-current assets
Other current assets of the
90,496,802 107,419,022 3,570 3,570 8,717,119 1,468,773 492,335,976 498,857,752 - 1,547,298 591,553,467 609,296,415 (494,554,676) (503,627,806) 96,998,791 105,668,609
segment 231,117,369 309,094,859 6,734,705 9,608,544 47,579,537 49,406,267 131,572,026 151,367,377 - 80,143 417,003,637 519,557,190 (118,589,440) (92,359,334) 298,414,197 427,197,856
Liabilities:
Liabilities of the segment
794,493,539 737,252,149 19,285,577 20,632,596 79,744,613 67,236,101 394,633,176 515,667,278 - 1,478,804 1,288,156,905 1,342,266,928 (455,529,666) (442,983,752) 832,627,239 899,283,176
CAPEX 100,808,134 57,566,876 553,779 447,836 11,727,956 2,973,370 21,738,810 166,690,000 - 16,381 134,828,679 227,694,463 (24,056,564) (145,545,375) 110,772,115 82,149,088

Despite the merger that occurred in 2007 between the mobile and fixed telecommunications businesses, for some headings of the balance sheet and of the profit and loss statement, the Board of Directors of the Group decided to maintain a separate analysis of the business as follows:

Mobile network Fixed network and internet Eliminations Telecommunications
September 2012 September 2011
(restated)
September 2012 September 2011
(restated)
September 2012 September 2011
(restated)
September 2012 September 2011
(restated)
Income:
Sales and services rendered 399,556,558 430,159,200 161,650,988 163,492,450 (22,874,813) (27,526,225) 538,332,733 566,125,425
Other operating revenues 21,364,721 24,168,246 774,205 671,363 (13,521,870) (16,225,562) 8,617,056 8,614,047
Total revenues 420,921,279 454,327,446 162,425,193 164,163,813 (36,396,683) (43,751,787) 546,949,789 574,739,472
Depreciation and amortisation (77,481,880) (79,522,176) (24,973,722) (26,668,169) (119,301) (183,578) (102,574,903) (106,373,923)
Operational results of the segments 99,263,387 89,201,162 (13,905,316) (16,622,783) (137,361) (173,074) 85,220,710 72,405,305
Assets:
Tangible assets and goodwill 836,699,166 700,890,252 130,284,368 148,939,407 966,983,534 849,829,659
Inventories 12,652,929 12,809,863 811,280 373,223 13,464,209 13,183,086
Financial investments 1,282,025 1,282,025
CAPEX 84,144,532 63,895,644 15,548,325 15,488,753 1,115,277 (21,817,521) 100,808,134 57,566,876

During the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011, the inter-segments sales and services were as follows:

Telecommunications Multimedia Information
Systems
Holding Activities Others
2012
Telecommunications - - 12,128,763 2,480,336 -
Multimedia 803,390 - 92,119 128,677 -
Information Systems 1,038,928 15,162 - 266,399 -
Holding Activities 66,894 3,574 1,875 - -
Sonaecom others - - - - -
External trade debtors 536,423,521 15,623,710 64,747,039 9,917 -
538,332,733 15,642,446 76,969,796 2,885,329
2011
Telecommunications - - 16,130,188 2,562,925 165,600
Multimedia 981,539 - 121,840 128,945 -
Information Systems 1,045,835 44,635 - 264,752 -
Holding Activities 42,319 3,191 1,494 - -
Sonaecom others 1,056 - - - -
External trade debtors 564,054,676 19,215,474 67,038,675 - -
566,125,425 19,263,300 83,292,197 2,956,622 165,600

26. Earnings per share

Earnings per share, basic and diluted, are calculated by dividing the consolidated net income attributable to the Group (Euro 63,902,108 in 2012 and Euro 56,785,382 in 2011 restated) by the average number of shares outstanding during the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011, net of own shares (359,146,641 in 2012 and 357,150,209 in 2011).

27. Medium Term Incentive Plans

In June 2000, Sonaecom Group created a discretionary Medium Term Incentive Plan, for more senior employees, based on Sonaecom options and shares and Sonae S.G.P.S., S.A. shares. The vesting occurs three years after the award of each plan, assuming that the employees are still employed in the Group.

30 September 2012
Share price at
award date*
Award date Vesting date Aggregate
number of
Number of
shares
Sonaecom shares
2008 Plan 1.117 10-Mar-09 09-Mar-12 - -
2009 Plan 1.685 10-Mar-10 08-Mar-13 375 2,519,335
2010 Plan 1.399 10-Mar-11 10-Mar-14 368 2,958,423
2011 Plan 1.256 09-Mar-12 10-Mar-15 364 3,065,137
Sonae SGPS shares
2008 Plan 0.526 10-Mar-09 09-Mar-12 - -
2009 Plan 0.761 10-Mar-10 08-Mar-13 4 342,242
2010 Plan 0.811 10-Mar-11 10-Mar-14 8 412,823
2011 Plan 0.401 09-Mar-12 10-Mar-15 7 761,890

The Sonaecom plans outstanding at 30 September 2012 can be summarised as follows:

*Average share price in the month prior to the award date for Sonaecom shares and the lower of the average share price for the month prior to the Annual General Meeting and the share price on the day after the Annual General Meeting, for Sonae SGPS shares.

During the period ended at 30 September 2012, the movements that occurred in the plans can be summarised as follows:

Sonaecom
shares
Sonae SGPS
shares
Aggregate
number of
participations Number of shares Aggregate
number of
participations Number of shares
Outstanding at 31 December 2011:
Unvested 1,155 8,892,470 16 1,100,633
Total 1,155 8,892,470 16 1,100,633
Movements in the year:
Awarded 367 2,911,077 7 696,026
Vested (380) (3,761,450) (4) (405,776)
Cancelled / elapsed/transfers (1) (35) 500,798 - 126,072
Outstanding at 30 September 2012:
Unvested 1,107 8,542,895 19 1,516,955
Total 1,107 8,542,895 19 1,516,955

(1) The adjustments are made for dividends paid and for share capital changes and others adjustments, namely, resulting from a change in the vesting of the MTIP, which may now be made through the purchase of shares with discount.

For Sonaecom's share plans of 2009 and 2010, the responsibility is calculated taking into consideration the share price at award date of each plan. For 2011 Sonaecom shares plan, the Company signed with Sonae SGPS, SA a contract that agrees to the transfer of Sonaecom SGPS shares for employees and board members of the Group as requested of Sonaecom and under the MTIP of Sonaecom, and the liabilities are calculated based on the price fixed in the contract. The responsibility for the three share plans was recorded under the heading 'Medium Term Incentive Plans Reserve'. For the Sonae SGPS share plans, the Group entered into hedging contracts with external entities and the liabilities are calculated based on the prices agreed in those contracts. The responsibility of these plans is recorded under the headings of 'Other current liabilities' and 'Other non-current liabilities'.

Share plan costs are recognised in the accounts over the year between the award and the vesting date of those shares. The costs recognised in previous years and in the period ended at 30 September 2012, were as follows:

Amount
Costs recognised in previous years 31,075,127
Costs recognised in the period 3,412,738
Costs of plans vested in previous years (23,313,389)
Costs of plans vested in the period (4,451,699)
Total cost of the plans 6,722,777
Recorded in 'Other current liabilities' 235,273
Recorded in 'Other non-current liabilities' 258,470
Recorded in reserves 6,229,034

28. Other matters

At 30 September 2012, accounts receivable from customers and accounts payable to suppliers include Euro 37,139,253 and Euro 29,913,608, respectively, as well the captions 'Other current assets' and 'Provisions and accumulated impairment losses' include Euro 411,649 and Euro 6,817,553, respectively, resulting from a dispute between the subsidiary Optimus – Comunicação, S.A. and, essentially, the operator TMN – Telecomunicações Móveis Nacionais, S.A., in relation to the vagueness of interconnection tariffs, recorded in the year ended at 31 December 2001. The Group has considered the most penalising tariffs in their consolidated financial statements. In the lower court, the decision was favourable to Optimus. The 'Tribunal da Relação' (Court of Appeal), on appeal, rejected the intentions of TMN. However, TMN again appealed to the 'Supremo Tribunal de Justiça' (Supreme Court), for final and permanent decision, who upheld the decision of the 'Tribunal da Relação' (Court of Appeal), thus concluding that the interconnection prices for 2001 were not defined. The settlement of outstanding amounts will depend on the price that will be established.

Following a deliberation of Board of Directors of ICP - ANACOM, it was applied to the Sonaecom's subsidiary Optimus, a fine of approximately 6.5 million euros, due to an alleged failure in the application of the resolutions taken by the regulator's on 26 October 2005, concerning termination rates for fixed calls. The Boards of Directors of Optimus and Sonaecom understand that Optimus has always complied with that resolution. Given this, Optimus contested in court the application of that fine and is expecting that the appeal will be upheld.

29. Subsequent events

At 10 October 2012, the Bord of Directors of Público announced, a restructuring project that will involve the fit and enhancement of skills, including a greater focus on the growing demand of the digital world and in reducing the cost structure, leading to a decrease in operating costs and the predictable leave of 48 employees. The restructuring project, which includes the cost of claims, amounts to circa 2.6 million.

These consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 29 October 2012.

These financial statements are a translation of financial statements originally issued in Portuguese in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IAS / IFRS) as adopted by the European Union and the format and disclosures required by those Standards, some of which may not conform to or be required by generally accepted accounting principles in other countries. In the event of discrepancies, the Portuguese language version prevails.

Appendix

Key management personnel - Sonaecom

Ana Cristina Dinis da Silva Fanha Vicente Soares Gervais Gilles Pellissier
Ana Paula Garrido Pina Marques Jean-François René Pontal
Ângelo Gabriel Ribeirinho dos Santos Paupério José Manuel Pinto Correia
António Bernardo Aranha da Gama Lobo Xavier Manuel Antonio Neto Portugal Ramalho Eanes
António de Sampaio e Mello Maria Cláudia Teixeira de Azevedo
David Charles Denholm Hobley Miguel Nuno Santos Almeida
David Graham Shenton Bain Nuno Manuel Moniz Trigoso Jordão
David Pedro Oliveira Parente Ferreira Alves Paulo Joaquim dos Santos Plácido
Duarte Paulo Teixeira de Azevedo Pedro Rafael de Sousa Nunes Pedro
Franck Emmanuel Dangeard Rui José Silva Goncalves Paiva
Key management personnel - Sonae SGPS
Álvaro Carmona e Costa Portela Christine Cross
Álvaro Cuervo Garcia José Manuel Neves Adelino
Belmiro de Azevedo Michel Marie Bon
Bernd Hubert Joachim Bothe
Sonae/Efanor Group Companies
3DO Holding GmbH Avenida M – 40, S.A.
3DO Shopping Centre GmbH Azulino Imobiliária, S.A.
3shoppings – Holding,SGPS, S.A. BA Business Angels, SGPS, SA
8ª Avenida Centro Comercial, SA BA Capital, SGPS, SA
ADD Avaliações Engenharia de Avaliações e Perícias Ltda BB Food Service, S.A.
ADDmakler Administração e Corretagem de Seguros Ltda Beralands BV
ADDmakler Administradora, Corretora de Seguros Partic. Ltda Bertimóvel – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Adlands B.V. BHW Beeskow Holzwerkstoffe
Aegean Park, S.A. Bloco Q – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Agepan Eiweiler Management GmbH Bloco W – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Agepan Flooring Products, S.A.RL Boavista Shopping Centre BV
Agloma Investimentos, Sgps, S.A. BOM MOMENTO – Comércio Retalhista, SA
Agloma-Soc.Ind.Madeiras e Aglom., S.A. Canasta – Empreendimentos Imobiliários, S.A.
Águas Furtadas Sociedade Agrícola, SA Carnes do Continente – Ind.Distr.Carnes, S.A.
Airone – Shopping Center, Srl Casa Agrícola de Ambrães, S.A.
ALBCC Albufeirashopping C.Comercial SA Casa da Ribeira – Hotelaria e Turismo, S.A.
ALEXA Administration GmbH Cascaishopping – Centro Comercial, S.A.
ALEXA Asset GmbH & Co KG Cascaishopping Holding I, SGPS, S.A.
ALEXA Holding GmbH CCCB Caldas da Rainha - Centro Comercial,SA
ALEXA Shopping Centre GmbH Centro Colombo – Centro Comercial, S.A.
Algarveshopping – Centro Comercial, S.A. Centro Residencial da Maia,Urban., S.A.
Alpêssego – Soc. Agrícola, S.A Centro Vasco da Gama – Centro Comercial, S.A.
Andar – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A. Change, SGPS, S.A.
Aqualuz – Turismo e Lazer, Lda Chão Verde – Soc.Gestora Imobiliária, S.A.
Arat inmebles, S.A. Cinclus Imobiliária, S.A.
ARP Alverca Retail Park,SA Citorres – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Arrábidashopping – Centro Comercial, S.A. Coimbrashopping – Centro Comercial, S.A.
Aserraderos de Cuellar, S.A. Colombo Towers Holding, BV
Atlantic Ferries – Tráf.Loc,Flu.e Marít, S.A. Contacto Concessões, SGPS, S.A.
Avenida M – 40 B.V. Contibomba – Comérc.Distr.Combustiveis, S.A.
Contimobe – Imobil.Castelo Paiva, S.A. Glunz UK Holdings Ltd
Continente Hipermercados, S.A. Glunz Uka Gmbh
Contry Club da Maia-Imobiliaria, S.A. GMET, ACE
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford Lt Golf Time – Golfe e Invest. Turísticos, S.A.
Craiova Mall BV Guimarãeshopping – Centro Comercial, S.A.
Cronosaúde – Gestão Hospitalar, S.A. Harvey Dos Iberica, S.L.
Cumulativa – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A. Herco Consultoria de Riscos e Corretora de Seguros Ltda
Darbo S.A.S HighDome PCC Limited
Deutsche Industrieholz GmbH Iberian Assets, S.A.
Discovery Sports, SA Igimo – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Dortmund Tower GmbH Iginha – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Dos Mares – Shopping Centre B.V. Imoareia – Invest. Turísticos, SGPS, S.A.
Dos Mares – Shopping Centre, S.A. Imobiliária da Cacela, S.A.
Ecociclo – Energia e Ambiente, S.A. Imoclub – Serviços Imobilários, S.A.
Ecociclo II Imoconti – Soc.Imobiliária, S.A.
Edições Book.it, S.A. Imodivor – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Edificios Saudáveis Consultores, S.A. Imoestrutura – Soc.Imobiliária, S.A.
Efanor Investimentos, SGPS, S.A. Imoferro – Soc.Imobiliária, S.A.
Efanor Serviços de Apoio à Gestão, S.A. Imohotel – Emp.Turist.Imobiliários, S.A.
El Rosal Shopping, S.A. Imomuro – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Emfísico Boavista Imopenínsula – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Empreend.Imob.Quinta da Azenha, S.A. Imoplamac Gestão de Imóveis, S.A.
Equador & Mendes, Lda Imoponte – Soc.Imobiliaria, S.A.
Espimaia – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A. Imoresort – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Estação Viana – Centro Comercial, S.A. Imoresultado – Soc.Imobiliaria, S.A.
Estêvão Neves – Hipermercados Madeira, S.A. Imosedas – Imobiliária e Seviços, S.A.
Euroresinas – Indústrias Quimicas, S.A. Imosistema – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Farmácia Selecção, S.A. Imosonae II
Fashion Division Canárias, SL Impaper Europe GmbH & Co. KG
Fashion Division, S.A. Implantação – Imobiliária, S.A.
Fozimo – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A. Infofield – Informática, S.A.
Fozmassimo – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A. Infratroia, EM
Freccia Rossa – Shopping Centre S.r.l. Inparsa – Gestão Galeria Comercial, S.A.
Frieengineering International Ltda Inparvi SGPS, S.A.
Fundo de Invest. Imobiliário Imosede Integrum - Energia, SA
Fundo I.I. Parque Dom Pedro Shop.Center Integrum Colombo Energia, S.A.
Fundo Invest.Imob.Shopp. Parque D.Pedro Interlog – SGPS, S.A.
Gaiashopping I – Centro Comercial, S.A. Invesaude - Gestão Hospitalar S.A.
Gaiashopping II – Centro Comercial, S.A. Investalentejo, SGPS, S.A.
GHP Gmbh Ioannina Development of Shopping Centres, SA
Gli Orsi Shopping Centre 1 Srl Isoroy SAS
Glunz AG La Farga – Shopping Center, SL

Cumulativa – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A. Herco Consultoria de Riscos e Corretora de Seguros Ltda Glunz Service GmbH Laminate Park GmbH Co. KG

Larim Corretora de Resseguros Ltda Norteshopping – Centro Comercial, S.A. Larissa Develop. Of Shopping Centers, S.A. Norteshopping Retail and Leisure Centre, BV Lazam – MDS Corretora e Administradora de Seguros, S.A. Nova Equador Internacional,Ag.Viag.T, Ld LCC LeiriaShopping Centro Comercial SA Nova Equador P.C.O. e Eventos Libra Serviços, Lda. OSB Deustchland Gmbh Lidergraf – Artes Gráficas, Lda. PantheonPlaza BV Loop5 Shopping Centre GmbH Paracentro – Gest.de Galerias Com., S.A. Loureshopping – Centro Comercial, S.A. Pareuro, BV Luz del Tajo – Centro Comercial S.A. Park Avenue Develop. of Shop. Centers S.A. Luz del Tajo B.V. Parque Atlântico Shopping – C.C., S.A. Madeirashopping – Centro Comercial, S.A. Parque D. Pedro 1 B.V. Maiashopping – Centro Comercial, S.A. Parque D. Pedro 2 B.V. Maiequipa – Gestão Florestal, S.A. Parque de Famalicão – Empr. Imob., S.A. Marcas do Mundo – Viag. e Turismo Unip, Lda Parque Principado SL Marcas MC, ZRT Pátio Boavista Shopping Ltda. Marina de Tróia S.A. Pátio Campinas Shopping Ltda Marinamagic – Expl.Cent.Lúdicos Marít, Lda Pátio Goiânia Shopping Ltda Marmagno – Expl.Hoteleira Imob., S.A. Pátio Londrina Empreend. e Particip. Ltda Martimope – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A. Pátio Penha Shopping Ltda. Marvero – Expl.Hoteleira Imob., S.A. Pátio São Bernardo Shopping Ltda MDS Affinity - Sociedade de Mediação, Lda Pátio Sertório Shopping Ltda MDS Assoc. Corretora de Seguros Ltda Pátio Uberlândia Shopping Ltda MDS Consultores, S.A. Peixes do Continente – Ind.Dist.Peixes, S.A. MDS Corretor de Seguros, S.A. Pharmaconcept – Actividades em Saúde, S.A. MDS Malta Holding Limited PHARMACONTINENTE – Saúde e Higiene, S.A. MDS SGPS, SA PJP – Equipamento de Refrigeração, Lda MDSAUTO - Mediação de Seguros, SA Plaza Éboli B.V. Megantic BV Plaza Éboli – Centro Comercial S.A. Miral Administração e Corretagem de Seguros Ltda Plaza Mayor Holding, SGPS, SA MJLF – Empreendimentos Imobiliários, S.A. Plaza Mayor Parque de Ócio BV Mlearning - Mds Knowledge Centre, Unip, Lda Plaza Mayor Parque de Ocio, SA Modalfa – Comércio e Serviços, S.A. Plaza Mayor Shopping BV MODALLOOP – Vestuário e Calçado, S.A. Plaza Mayor Shopping, SA Modelo – Dist.de Mat. de Construção, S.A. Ploi Mall BV Modelo Continente Hipermercados, S.A. Plysorol, BV Modelo Continente Intenational Trade, SA Poliface North America Modelo Hiper Imobiliária, S.A. POLINSUR – Mediação de seguros, LDA Modelo.com – Vendas p/Correspond., S.A. PORTCC - Portimãoshopping Centro Comercial, SA Modus Faciendi - Gestão e Serviços, S.A. Porturbe – Edificios e Urbanizações, S.A. Movelpartes – Comp.para Ind.Mobiliária, S.A. Praedium – Serviços, S.A. Movimento Viagens – Viag. e Turismo U.Lda Praedium II – Imobiliária, S.A. Mundo Vip – Operadores Turisticos, S.A. Praedium SGPS, S.A. Munster Arkaden, BV Predicomercial – Promoção Imobiliária, S.A. Norscut – Concessionária de Scut Interior Norte, S.A. Prédios Privados Imobiliária, S.A.

Le Terrazze - Shopping Centre 1 Srl Operscut – Operação e Manutenção de Auto-estradas, S.A.

Predisedas – Predial das Sedas, S.A. Rochester Real Estate, Limited Pridelease Investments, Ltd RSI Corretora de Seguros Ltda Proj. Sierra Germany 4 (four) – Sh.C.GmbH S.C. Microcom Doi Srl Proj.Sierra Germany 2 (two) – Sh.C.GmbH Saúde Atlântica – Gestão Hospitalar, S.A. Proj.Sierra Germany 3 (three) – Sh.C.GmbH SC – Consultadoria, S.A. Proj.Sierra Italy 1 – Shop.Centre Srl SC – Eng. e promoção imobiliária,SGPS, S.A. Proj.Sierra Italy 2 – Dev. Of Sh.C.Srl SC Aegean B.V. Proj.Sierra Italy 3 – Shop. Centre Srl SC Assets SGPS, S.A. Proj.Sierra Italy 5 – Dev. Of Sh.C.Srl SC Finance BV Proj.Sierra Portugal VIII – C.Comerc., S.A. SC Mediterraneum Cosmos B.V. Project 4, Srl SC, SGPS, SA Project SC 1 BV SCS Beheer, BV Project SC 2 BV Selfrio,SGPS, S.A. Project Sierra 2 B.V. Selifa – Empreendimentos Imobiliários, S.A. Project Sierra 6 BV Sempre à Mão – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A. Project Sierra 8 BV SERENITAS-SOC.MEDIAÇÃO SEG.LDA Project Sierra 9 BV Serra Shopping – Centro Comercial, S.A. Project Sierra Brazil 1 B.V. Sesagest – Proj.Gestão Imobiliária, S.A. Project Sierra Charagionis 1 S.A. Sete e Meio – Invest. Consultadoria, S.A. Project Sierra Four, SA Sete e Meio Herdades – Inv. Agr. e Tur., S.A. Project Sierra Germany Shop. Center 1 BV Shopping Centre Parque Principado B.V. Project Sierra Germany Shop. Center 2 BV Shopping Penha B.V. Project Sierra Spain 1 B.V. Siaf – Soc.Iniciat.Aprov.Florestais - Energia, S.A. Project Sierra Spain 2 – Centro Comer. S.A. SIAL Participações Ltda Project Sierra Spain 2 B.V. Sierra Asset Management – Gest. Activos, S.A. Project Sierra Spain 3 – Centro Comer. S.A. Sierra Berlin Holding BV Project Sierra Spain 3 B.V. Sierra Central S.A.S Project Sierra Spain 6 B.V. Sierra Charagionis Develop.Sh. Centre S.A. Project Sierra Spain 7 – Centro Comer. S.A. Sierra Charagionis Propert.Management S.A. Project Sierra Spain 7 B.V. Sierra Corporate Services Holland, BV Project Sierra Three Srl Sierra Development Greece, S.A. Project Sierra Two Srl Sierra Developments Germany GmbH Promessa Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A. Sierra Developments Holding B.V. Prosa – Produtos e serviços agrícolas, S.A. Sierra Developments Italy S.r.l. Puravida – Viagens e Turismo, S.A. Sierra Developments Romania, Srl Quorum Corretora de seguros LT Sierra Developments Spain – Prom.C.Com.SL Racionaliz. y Manufact.Florestales, S.A. Sierra Developments, SGPS, S.A. RASO - Viagens e Turismo, S.A. Sierra Enplanta Ltda RASO, SGPS, S.A. Sierra European R.R.E. Assets Hold. B.V. Rio Sul – Centro Comercial, S.A. Sierra GP Limited River Plaza Mall, Srl Sierra Investimentos Brasil Ltda River Plaza, BV Sierra Investments (Holland) 1 B.V.

Project Sierra 7 BV Sempre a Postos – Produtos Alimentares e Utilidades, Lda

Sierra Investments (Holland) 2 B.V. Sonae SGPS, S.A. Sierra Investments Holding B.V. Sonae Sierra Brasil S.A. Sierra Investments SGPS, S.A. Sonae Sierra Brazil B.V. Sierra Italy Holding B.V. Sonae Sierra, SGPS, S.A. Sierra Management Germany GmbH Sonae Tafibra Benelux, BV Sierra Management Greece S.A. Sonae Turismo – SGPS, S.A. Sierra Management Italy S.r.l. Sonae UK, Ltd. Sierra Management Romania, Srl Sonaegest – Soc.Gest.Fundos Investimentos Sierra Management Spain – Gestión C.Com.S.A. SONAEMC - Modelo Continente, SGPS, S.A. Sierra Management, SGPS, S.A. Sondis Imobiliária, S.A. Sierra Portugal, S.A. Sontel BV SII – Soberana Invest. Imobiliários, S.A. Sontur BV SIRS – Sociedade Independente de Radiodifusão Sonora, S.A. Sonvecap BV SISTAVAC, S.A. Sopair, S.A. SKK – Central de Distr., S.A. Sotáqua – Soc. de Empreendimentos Turist SKK SRL Spanboard Products, Ltd SKKFOR – Ser. For. e Desen. de Recursos SPF – Sierra Portugal Real Estate, Sarl Sociedade de Construções do Chile, S.A. Spinarq - Engenharia, Energia e Ambiente, SA Société de Tranchage Isoroy S.A.S. Spinveste – Gestão Imobiliária SGII, S.A. Socijofra – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A. Spinveste – Promoção Imobiliária, S.A. Sociloures – Soc.Imobiliária, S.A. Sport Retalho España – Servicios Gen., S.A. Soconstrução BV Sport Zone – Comércio Art.Desporto, S.A. Sodesa, S.A. Sport Zone – Turquia Soflorin, BV Sport Zone Canárias, SL Soira – Soc.Imobiliária de Ramalde, S.A. Sport Zone España-Com.Art.de Deporte,SA Solinca - Eventos e Catering, SA Spred, SGPS, SA Solinca - Health and Fitness, SA Stinnes Holz GmbH Solinca – Investimentos Turísticos, S.A. Tableros Tradema, S.L. Solinfitness – Club Malaga, S.L. Tafiber,Tableros de Fibras Ibéricas, SL Solingen Shopping Center GmbH Tafibra Polska Sp.z.o.o. Soltroia – Imob.de Urb.Turismo de Tróia, S.A. Tafibra South Africa Somit Imobiliária Tafibra Suisse, SA SONAE - Specialized Retail, SGPS, SA Tafisa – Tableros de Fibras, S.A. Sonae Capital Brasil, Lda Tafisa Canadá Societé en Commandite Sonae Capital,SGPS, S.A. Tafisa France, S.A. Sonae Center II S.A. Tafisa UK, Ltd Sonae Center Serviços, S.A. Taiber,Tableros Aglomerados Ibéricos, SL Sonae Ind., Prod. e Com.Deriv.Madeira, S.A. Tarkett Agepan Laminate Flooring SCS Sonae Indústria – SGPS, S.A. Tecmasa Reciclados de Andalucia, SL Sonae Industria de Revestimentos, S.A. Terra Nossa Corretora de Seguros Ltda Sonae Indústria Manag. Serv, SA Têxtil do Marco, S.A. Sonae Investimentos, SGPS, SA Tlantic Portugal – Sist. de Informação, S.A. Sonae Novobord (PTY) Ltd Tlantic Sistemas de Informação Ltdª

Sonae Retalho Espana – Servicios Gen., S.A. Tool Gmbh

Sonae RE, S.A. Todos os Dias – Com.Ret.Expl.C.Comer., S.A.

Torre Ocidente Imobiliária, S.A. Vistas do Freixo, SA
Torre São Gabriel – Imobiliária, S.A. Vuelta Omega, S.L.
TP – Sociedade Térmica, S.A. Weiterstadt Shopping BV
Troia Market, S.A. World Trade Center Porto, S.A.
Tróia Natura, S.A. Worten – Equipamento para o Lar, S.A.
Troiaresort – Investimentos Turísticos, S.A. Worten Canárias, SL
Troiaverde – Expl.Hoteleira Imob., S.A. Worten España, S.A.
Tulipamar – Expl.Hoteleira Imob., S.A. ZIPPY - Comércio e Distribuição, SA
Unishopping Administradora Ltda. ZIPPY - Comercio y Distribución, S.A.
Unishopping Consultoria Imob. Ltda. Zippy Turquia
Urbisedas – Imobiliária das Sedas, S.A. Zubiarte Inversiones Inmobiliarias, S.A.
Valecenter Srl ZYEVOLUTION-Invest.Desenv.,SA.
Valor N, S.A.
Vastgoed One – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Vastgoed Sun – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Via Catarina – Centro Comercial, S.A.
Viajens y Turismo de Geotur España, S.L.
FT Group Companies
France Telecom, S.A. Atlas Services Belgium, S.A.

8.3. Sonaecom individual financial statements

Balance sheets

For the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 and for the year ended at 31 December 2011

Notes September 2012 September 2011 December 2011
Assets
Non-current assets
Tangible assets 1a and 2 311,352 376,325 361,047
Intangible assets 1b and 3 1,164 3,840 2,285
Investments in Group companies 1c and 5 1,083,177,804 1,100,697,029 1,097,478,929
Other non-current assets 1c, 1m, 4 and 6 499,364,206 557,281,652 542,879,752
Total non-current assets 1,582,854,526 1,658,358,846 1,640,722,013
Current assets
Other current debtors 1d, 1f, 4 and 8 26,923,079 14,851,907 5,250,772
Other current assets 1m 979,928 1,984,115 1,249,804
Cash and cash equivalents 1g, 4 and 9 103,323,630 100,237,085 61,289,703
Total current assets 131,226,637 117,073,107 67,790,279
Total assets 1,714,081,163 1,775,431,953 1,708,512,292
Shareholders' funds and liabilities
Shareholders' funds
Share capital 10 366,246,868 366,246,868 366,246,868
Own shares 1p and 11 (10,381,899) (13,594,518) (13,594,518)
Reserves 1o 869,618,634 904,008,211 904,095,590
Net income / (loss) for the period 91,118,652 598,457 (7,960,682)
Total Shareholders' funds 1,316,602,255 1,257,259,018 1,248,787,258
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Medium and long-term loans – net of short-term portion 1h, 4 and 12a 188,796,920 318,344,375 319,485,865
Provisions for other liabilities and charges 1k, 1n and 13 70,934 68,654 68,654
Other non-current liabilities 1m and 1s 104,833 236,392 271,207
Total non-current liabilities 188,972,687 318,649,421 319,825,726
Current liabilities
Short-term loans and other loans 1h, 4 and 12b 207,163,568 193,588,701 137,109,904
Other creditors 4 and 14 434,728 5,086,758 1,579,811
Other current liabilities 1m and 1s 907,925 848,055 1,209,593
Total current liabilities 208,506,221 199,523,514 139,899,308
Total Shareholders' funds and liabilities 1,714,081,163 1,775,431,953 1,708,512,292

The notes are an integral part of the financial statements at 30 September 2012 and 2011.

The Chief Accountant

Patrícia Maria Cruz Ribeiro da Silva

Duarte Paulo Teixeira de Azevedo Miguel Nuno Santos Almeida Gervais Gilles Pellissier
Ângelo Gabriel Ribeirinho Paupério António Sampaio e Mello Jean-François René Pontal
António Bernardo Aranha da Gama Lobo Xavier David Charles Denholm Hobley Nuno Manuel Moniz Trigoso Jordão
Maria Cláudia Teixeira de Azevedo Frank Emmanuel Dangeard

Profit and Loss account by nature

For the periods and quarters ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 and for the year ended at 31 December 2011

Notes September
2012 (not
audited)
July to
September
2012 (not
audited)
September
2011 (not
audited)
July to
September
2011 (not
audited)
December
2011
Services rendered 18 2,885,329 958,471 2,956,622 963,963 3,879,652
Other operating revenues 1f and 18 319 319 896 (87,253) 896
2,885,648 958,790 2,957,518 876,710 3,880,548
External supplies and services 1e, 15 and 18 (1,431,164) (433,638) (1,555,720) (422,782) (1,986,852)
Staff expenses 1s and 21 (1,745,209) (548,424) (1,975,551) (608,855) (2,655,517)
Depreciation and amortisation 1a, 1b, 2 and 3 (51,176) (16,931) (56,882) (18,622) (75,411)
Provisions and impairment losses 1k and 13 (15,387)
Other operating costs (35,434) (3,185) (77,087) (39,531) (100,022)
(3,278,370) (1,002,178) (3,665,240) (1,089,790) (4,817,802)
Gains and losses on Group companies 16 93,118,128 17,847,416 (3,236,000) (9,880,000)
Other financial expenses 1c, 1h, 1i, 1q, 12, 16 and 18 (10,659,222) (3,467,992) (7,979,214) (2,928,544) (12,043,254)
Other financial income 9, 16 and 18 8,418,890 1,275,197 14,537,015 4,210,739 15,312,037
Current income / (loss) 90,485,074 15,611,233 2,614,079 1,069,115 (7,548,471)
Income taxation 1l, 7 and 17 633,578 609,777 (2,015,622) (145,864) (412,211)
Net income / (loss) for the period 91,118,652 16,221,010 598,457 923,251 (7,960,682)
Earnings per share 20
Including discontinued operations:
Basic 0.19 (0.01) 0.00 0.00 (0.02)
Diluted 0.19 (0.01) 0.00 0.00 (0.02)
Excluding discontinued operations:
Basic 0.19 (0.01) 0.00 0.00 (0.02)
Diluted 0.19 (0.01) 0.00 0.00 (0.02)

The notes are an integral part of the financial statements at 30 September 2012 and 2011.

The Chief Accountant

Patrícia Maria Cruz Ribeiro da Silva

Duarte Paulo Teixeira de Azevedo Miguel Nuno Santos Almeida Gervais Gilles Pellissier
Ângelo Gabriel Ribeirinho Paupério António Sampaio e Mello Jean-François René Pontal
António Bernardo Aranha da Gama Lobo Xavier David Charles Denholm Hobley Nuno Manuel Moniz Trigoso Jordão
Maria Cláudia Teixeira de Azevedo Frank Emmanuel Dangeard

Statement comprehensive income

For the periods and quarters ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011

Notes September 2012
(not audited)
July to September
2012 (not audited)
September 2011
(not audited)
July to September
2011 (not audited)
Net income / (loss) for the period 91,118,652 16,221,010 598,457 923,251
Components of other comprehensive income, net of tax - - - -
Statement comprehensive income for the period 91,118,652 16,221,010 598,457 923,251

The notes are an integral part of the financial statements at 30 September 2012 and 2011.

The Chief Accountant Patrícia Maria Cruz Ribeiro da Silva The Board of Directors Duarte Paulo Teixeira de Azevedo Miguel Nuno Santos Almeida Gervais Gilles Pellissier Ângelo Gabriel Ribeirinho Paupério António Sampaio e Mello Jean-François René Pontal António Bernardo Aranha da Gama Lobo Xavier David Charles Denholm Hobley Nuno Manuel Moniz Trigoso Jordão Maria Cláudia Teixeira de Azevedo Frank Emmanuel Dangeard

Movements in Shareholders' funds

For the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011

Reserves
Share capital Own shares
(note 11)
Share
premium
Legal
reserves
Own shares
reserves
Medium Term
Incentive Plans
reserves (note
21)
Other
reserves
Total
reserves
Net income /
(loss)
Total
2012
Balance at 31 December 2011
Appropriation of result of 2011
366,246,868 (13,594,518) 775,290,377 7,991,192 13,594,518 742,525 106,476,978 904,095,590 (7,960,682) 1,248,787,258
Transfer to legal reserves and other reserves
Dividends distribution
Comprehensive income for the period ended at 30
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(7,960,682)
(25,172,240)
(7,960,682)
(25,172,240)
7,960,682 -
(25,172,240)
September 2012
Delivery of own shares under the Short and Medium
- - - - - - - - 91,118,652 91,118,652
Term Incentive Plans
Sale of own shares to subsidiaries under the Medium
Term Incentive Plans
-
-
438,791
4,949,143
-
-
-
-
(438,791)
(4,949,143)
(443,650)
-
443,650
4,008,619
(438,791)
(940,524)
-
-
-
4,008,619
Delivery of own shares under the loan in shares to
subsidiaries
Reimbursement of own shares under the loan in shares
- 1,962,514 - - (1,962,514) - 1,962,514 - - 1,962,514
to subsidiaries
Effect of the recognition of the Medium Term Incentive
- (1,962,514) - - 1,962,514 - (1,962,514) - - (1,962,514)
Plans - - - - - 311,781 311,781 - 311,781
Derivate on own shares (notes 18 and 21) - - - - - (276,500) (276,500) - (276,500)
Acquisition of own shares - (2,175,315) - - 2,175,315 - (2,175,315) - - (2,175,315)
Balance at 30 September 2012 366,246,868 (10,381,899) 775,290,377 7,991,192 10,381,899 610,656 75,344,510 869,618,634 91,118,652 1,316,602,255
Reserves
Share capital Own shares
(note 11)
Share
premium
Legal
reserves
Own shares
reserves
Medium Term
Incentive Plans
reserves (note
21)
Other
reserves
Total
reserves
Net income /
(loss)
Total
2011
Balance at 31 December 2010
Appropriation of result of 2010
366,246,868 (15,030,834) 775,290,377 1,221,003 15,030,834 551,381 (3,849,290) 788,244,305 135,403,787 1,274,864,126
Transfer to legal reserves and other reserves - - - 6,770,189 - - 128,633,598 135,403,787 (135,403,787) -
Dividends distribution - - - - - - (17,859,403) (17,859,403) - (17,859,403)
Comprehensive income for the period ended at 30
September 2011
Delivery of own shares under the Medium Term
- - - - - - - - 598,457 598,457
Incentive Plans - 3,659,603 - - (3,659,603) (186,538) 1,775,360 (2,070,781) - 1,588,822
Effect of the recognition of the Medium Term Incentive
Plans
- - - - - 290,303 - 290,303 - 290,303
Acquisition of own shares - (2,223,287) - - 2,223,287 - (2,223,287) - - (2,223,287)
Balance at 30 September 2011 366,246,868 (13,594,518) 775,290,377 7,991,192 13,594,518 655,146 106,476,978 904,008,211 598,457 1,257,259,018

The notes are an integral part of the financial statements at 30 September 2012 and 2011.

The Chief Accountant

Patrícia Maria Cruz Ribeiro da Silva

Duarte Paulo Teixeira de Azevedo Miguel Nuno Santos Almeida Gervais Gilles Pellissier
Ângelo Gabriel Ribeirinho Paupério António Sampaio e Mello Jean-François René Pontal
António Bernardo Aranha da Gama Lobo Xavier David Charles Denholm Hobley Nuno Manuel Moniz Trigoso Jordão
Maria Cláudia Teixeira de Azevedo Frank Emmanuel Dangeard

Cash Flow statements

For the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011

September 2012 September 2011
Operating activities
Payments to employees (2,146,437) (2,396,352)
Cash flows from operating activities (2,146,437) (2,396,352)
Payments / receipts relating to income taxes, net (989,737) 926,884
Other payments / receipts relating to operating activities, net 7,222,133 3,579,984
Cash flows from operating activities (1) 4,085,959 4,085,959 2,110,516 2,110,516
Investing activities
Receipts from:
Investments 486,805,537 17,840,000
Tangible assets 267 800
Interest and similar income 7,902,638 8,946,767
Loans granted 170,611,000
Dividends 78,877,861 573,586,303 197,398,567
Payments for:
Investments (140,318,810) (175,550,291)
Tangible assets (2,446) (1,968)
Loans granted (295,824,000) (436,145,256) (125,472,000) (301,024,258)
Cash flows from investing activities (2) 137,441,047 (103,625,691)
Financing activities
Receipts from:
Loans obtained 27,396,000 27,396,000 174,344,000 174,344,000
Payments for:
Interest and similar expenses (12,364,518) (8,578,611)
Acquisition of own shares (2,175,315) (2,223,287)
Loans obtained (99,815,000) (19,900,000)
Dividends (25,172,240) (139,527,073) (17,859,403) (48,561,301)
Cash flows from financing activities (3) (112,131,073) 125,782,699
Net cash flows (4)=(1)+(2)+(3) 29,395,933 24,267,524
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 61,289,703 75,631,256
Cash and cash equivalents at period end 90,685,636 99,898,780

The notes are an integral part of the financial statements at 30 September 2012 and 2011.

Chief Accountant

Patrícia Maria Cruz Ribeiro da Silva

Duarte Paulo Teixeira de Azevedo Miguel Nuno Santos Almeida Gervais Gilles Pellissier
Ângelo Gabriel Ribeirinho Paupério António Sampaio e Mello Jean-François René Pontal
António Bernardo Aranha da Gama Lobo Xavier David Charles Denholm Hobley Nuno Manuel Moniz Trigoso Jordão
Maria Cláudia Teixeira de Azevedo Frank Emmanuel Dangeard

Notes to the cash flow statements

For the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011

2012 2011
1. Acquisition or sale of subsidiaries or other businesses
a) Other business activities
Sale of the share capital of Be Artis to Sonae telecom SGPS 455,735,851
Sale of the share capital of Sontária to Sonae telecom SGPS 9,380,876
Reimburse of supplementary capital from Be Artis 14,943,304
Reimburse of supplementary capital from PCJ - Público, Comunicação e Jornalismo, S.A. 3,243,735
Reimburse of supplementary capital from Público- Comunicação Social, S.A. 3,501,771 17,840,000
486,805,537 17,840,000
b) Other business activities
Cash inflow to coverage losses Be Artis 14,943,304
Cash inflow do coverage losses PCJ - Público, Comunicação e Jornalismo, S.A. 3,243,735
Cash inflow to coverage losses Público - Comunicação Social, S.A. 3,501,771
Establishment of Sonaecom - Serviços Partilhados, S.A. 50,000
Supplementary capital to Sonae Telecom, SGPS, S.A. 106,000,000
Supplementary capital to Sonaecom Sistemas de Informação, SGPS, S.A. 12,580,000
Supplementary capital to PCJ - Público, Comunicação e Jornalismo, S.A. 12,990,000
Payment of Acquisiction Sontária- Empreendimentos Imobiliários, S.A. 8,860,291
Payment of Acquisiction Público - Comunicação Social, S.A. 20,000,000
Payment of Acquisiction of social participation Optimus - Comunicações S.A. 133,700,000
140,318,810 175,550,291
c) Dividends received
Optimus - Comunicações, S.A. 46,726,962
Sonae Telecom, SGPS, S.A. 17,434,926
Sonae Com Sistemas de Informação, SGPS, S.A. 14,132,500
Sontária - Empreendimentos Imobiliários, S.A. 583,473
78,877,861
2. Details of cash and cash equivalents
Cash in hand 1,532 10,063
Cash at bank 21,098 57,022
Treasury applications 103,301,000 100,170,000
Overdrafts (12,637,994) (338,305)
Cash and cash equivalents 90,685,636 99,898,780
Overdrafts 12,637,994 338,305
Cash assets 103,323,630 100,237,085
3. Description of non-monetary financing activities
a) Bank credit obtained and not used 54,969,000 103,050,000
b) Purchase of company through the issue of shares
c) Conversion of loans into shares
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
The notes are an integral part of the financial statements at 30 September 2012 and 2011.
Chief Accountant
Patrícia Maria Cruz Ribeiro da Silva
The Board of Directors
Duarte Paulo Teixeira de Azevedo Miguel Nuno Santos Almeida Gervais Gilles Pellissier
Ângelo Gabriel Ribeirinho Paupério António Sampaio e Mello Jean-François René Pontal
António Bernardo Aranha da Gama Lobo Xavier David Charles Denholm Hobley Nuno Manuel Moniz Trigoso Jordão
Maria Cláudia Teixeira de Azevedo Frank Emmanuel Dangeard

8.4. Notes to the individual financial statements

SONAECOM, S.G.P.S., S.A., (hereinafter referred to as 'the Company' or 'Sonaecom') was established on 6 June 1988, under the name Sonae – Tecnologias de Informação, S.A. and has its head office at Lugar de Espido, Via Norte, Maia – Portugal.

Pargeste, S.G.P.S., S.A.'s subsidiaries in the communications and information technology area were transferred to the Company through a demerger-merger process, executed by public deed dated 30 September 1997.

On 3 November 1999, the Company's share capital was increased, its Articles of Association were modified and its name was changed to Sonae.com, S.G.P.S., S.A.. Since then the Company's corporate object has been the management of investments in other companies. Also on 3 November 1999, the Company's share capital was re-denominated to euro, being represented by one hundred and fifty million shares with a nominal value of 1 euro each.

On 1 June 2000, the Company carried out a Combined Share Offer, involving the following:

  • A Retail Share Offer of 5,430,000 shares, representing 3.62% of the share capital, made in the domestic market and aimed at: (i) employees of the Sonae Group; (ii) customers of the companies controlled by Sonaecom; and (iii) the general public;
  • An Institutional Offering for sale of 26,048,261 shares, representing 17.37% of the share capital, aimed at domestic and foreign institutional investors.

In addition to the Combined Share Offer, the Company's share capital was increased under the terms explained below. The new shares were fully subscribed for and paid up by Sonae, S.G.P.S., S.A. (a Shareholder of Sonaecom, hereinafter referred to as 'Sonae'). The capital increase was subscribed for and paid up on the date the price of the Combined Share Offer was determined, and paid up in cash, 31,000,000 new ordinary shares of 1 Euro each being issued. The subscription price for the new shares was the same as that fixed for the sale of shares in the aforementioned Combined Share Offer, which was Euro 10.

In addition, Sonae sold, in that year, 4,721,739 Sonaecom shares under an option granted to the banks leading the Institutional Offer for Sale and 1,507,865 shares to Sonae Group managers and to the former owners of the companies acquired by Sonaecom.

By decision of the Shareholders' General Meeting held on 17 June 2002, Sonaecom's share capital was increased from Euro 181,000,000 to Euro 226,250,000 by public subscription

reserved for the existing Shareholders, 45,250,000 new shares of 1 euro each having been fully subscribed for and paid up at the price of Euro 2.25 per share.

On 30 April 2003, the company's name was changed by public deed to SONAECOM, S.G.P.S., S.A..

By decision of the Shareholders' General Meeting held on 12 September 2005, Sonaecom's share capital was increased by Euro 70,276,868, from Euro 226,250,000 to Euro 296,526,868, by the issuance of 70,276,868 new shares of 1 euro each and with a share premium of Euro 242,455,195, fully subscribed by France Telecom. The corresponding public deed was executed on 15 November 2005.

By decision of the Shareholders' General Meeting held on 18 September 2006, Sonaecom's share capital was increased by Euro 69,720,000, from Euro 296,526,868 to Euro 366,246,868, by the issuance of 69,720,000 new shares of 1 euro each and with a share premium of Euro 275,657,217, subscribed by 093X – Telecomunicações Celulares, S.A. (EDP) and Parpública – Participações Públicas, SGPS, S.A. (Parpública). The corresponding public deed was executed on 18 October 2006.

By decision of the Shareholders General Meeting held on 16 April 2008, bearer shares were converted into registered shares.

The financial statements are presented in euro, rounded at unit.

1. Basis of presentation

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, based on the Company's accounting records in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IAS/IFRS) as adopted by the European Union (EU) and considering the IAS 34 – 'Interim Financial Reporting'.

The adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union occurred for the first time in 2007 and as defined by IFRS 1 – 'First time adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards', 1 January 2006 was the date of transition from generally accepted accounting principles in Portugal to those standards.

For Sonaecom, there are no differences between IFRS as adopted by European Union and IFRS published by the International Accounting Standards Board.

Until the date of approval of these financial statements there are no standards, interpretations, amendments and revisions approved (endorsed) by the European Union and that have mandatory application to financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2012 and were first adopted in the period ended at 30 September 2012.

The following standards, interpretations, amendments and revisions have been at the date of approval of these financial statements, approved (endorsed) by the European Union, whose application is mandatory only in future financial years:

Standard / Interpretation Effective date (annual
periods beginning on or
after)
IAS 1 - Amendments (Presentation of Items of 5-Jun-12

IAS 1 - Amendments (Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income)

The amendments to IAS 1 require companies preparing financial statements in accordance with IFRSs to group together items within OCI that may be reclassified to the profit or loss section of the income statement.

IAS 19 - Amendments (Employee Benefits) 5-Jun-12

The amendments make important improvements by eliminating an option to defer the recognition of gains and losses, known as the 'corridor method', improving comparability and faithfulness of presentation, streamlining the presentation of changes in assets and liabilities arising from defined benefit plans and enhancing the disclosure requirements for defined benefit plans.

These standards, although approved (endorsed) by the European Union, were not adopted by the Company for the period ended at 30 September 2012, as the application of these standards is not yet mandatory. No significant impacts are expected to arise in the financial statements resulting from their adoption.

The following standards, interpretations, amendments and revisions have not yet been approved (endorsed) by the European Union, at the date of approval of these financial statements:

Standard / Interpretation Effective date (annual
periods beginning on or
after)
IFRS 1 - Amendments (Severe 1-Jul-11
Hyperinflation and Removal of Fixed Dates
for First-Time Adopters)

The amendments referred to the Severe Hyperinflation and Removal of Fixed Dates for First-Time Adopters: 1) replace the fixed dates in the derecognition exception and the exemption related to the initial fair value measurement of financial instruments; and 2) add a deemed cost exemption to IFRS 1 that an entity can apply at the date of transaction to IFRSs after being subject to severe hyperinflation.

Standard / Interpretation Effective date (annual
periods beginning on or
after)
IFRS 1 - Amendments (Government Loans) 1-Jan-13
The amendments referred to the Government Loans addresses how a
first-time adopters would account for a government loan with a below
market rate of interest when transitioning to IFRS and proposes to
permit prospective application of IAS 20 requirements.
IFRS 7 Amendments (Offsetting Financial 1-Jan-13
Assets and Financial Liabilities:
Disclosures)
The amendment requires disclosures to improve the understanding of
transfer transactions of financial assets (for example, securitisations),
including understanding the possible effects of any risks that may
remain after the transfer. It also requires additional disclosures if a
disproportionate amount of transfer transactions are undertaken
around the end of a reporting period.
IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments and 1-Jan-15
subsquent amendments)
This standard is the first step in the project to replace IAS 39, and it
introduces new requirements for classifying and measuring financial
assets.
IFRS 10 (Consolidated Financial 1-Jan-13
Statements)
determining factor in whether an entity should be included within the
consolidated financial statements of the parent company. The standard
provides additional guidance to assist in the determination of control
where this is difficult to assess.
IFRS 11 (Joint Arrangements) 1-Jan-13
Provides for a more realistic reflection of joint arrangements by focusing
on the rights and obligations of the arrangement, rather than its legal
form (as is currently the case). The standard addresses inconsistencies
in the reporting of joint arrangements by requiring a single method to
account for interests in jointly controlled entities.
IFRS 12 (Disclosures of Interests in Other
Entities)
1-Jan-13
New and comprehensive standard on disclosure requirements for all
forms of interests in other entities, including joint arrangements,
associates, special purpose vehicles and other off balance sheet
vehicles.
IFRS 13 (Fair Value Measurement) 1-Jan-13
It will improve consistency and reduce complexity by providing, for the
first time, a precise definition of fair value and a single source of fair value
measurement and disclosure requirements for use across IFRSs.
Improvements to IFRS (2009-2011) 1-Jan-13
The IASB finalise its annual improvements publication corresponding to
the 2009-2011 cycle including six amendments to five IFRSs. The
annual improvements process provides a mechanism for non urgent
but necessary amendments to International Financial Reporting
Transition Guidance (Amendments to IFRS
10, IFRS 11 and IFRS 12)
1-Jan-13
The amendments clarify the transition guidance in IFRS 10
Consolidated Financial Statements and also provide additional transition
relief in IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements and IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests
in Other Entities, limiting the requirement to provide adjusted
comparative information to only the preceding comparative period.
Furthermore, for disclosures related to unconsolidated structured
entities, the amendments will remove the requirement to present
comparative information for periods before IFRS 12 is first applied.
IAS 12 - Amendments (Deferred tax: 1-Jan-12
Recovery of Underlying Assets)
The amendment introduces, in the case of investment properties
measured using the fair value model, the presumption that recovery of
the carrying amount will normally be through sale, in order to determine
their tax impact. As a result of the amendments, SIC 21 - 'Income
Taxes—Recovery of Revalued Non-Depreciable Assets' would no longer
apply to investment properties carried at fair value. The amendments
also incorporate into IAS 12 the remaining guidance previously
contained in SIC-21, which is accordingly withdrawn.
IAS 27 (Separate Financial Statements) 1-Jan-13
Consolidation requirements previously forming part of IAS 27 have
been revised and are now contained in IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial
Statements´.
IAS 28 (Investments in Associates and Joint 1-Jan-13
Ventures)
The objective of IAS 28 (as amended in 2011) is to prescribe the
accounting for investments in associates and to set out the
requirements for the application of the equity method when
accounting for investments in associates and joint ventures.
IAS 32 - Amendments (Offsetting Financial 1-Jan-14
Assets and Financial Liabilities)
IAS 32 is amended to refer to the IFRS 7 disclosure requirements in
respect of offsetting arrangements.
IFRIC 20 Interpretation (Stripping Costs in 1-Jan-13
the Production Phase of a Surface Mine)

The application of these standards and interpretations, as applicable to the Company will have no material effect on future financial statements of the Company.

The accounting policies and measurement criteria adopted by the Company at 30 September 2012 are comparable with those used in the preparation of the individual financial statements at 31 December 2011.

Main accounting policies

The main accounting policies used in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements are as follows:

a) Tangible assets

Tangible assets are recorded at their acquisition cost less accumulated depreciation and less estimated accumulated impairment losses.

Depreciations are calculated on a straight-line monthly basis as from the date the assets are available for use in the necessary conditions to operate as intended by the management, by a corresponding charge to the profit and loss statement caption 'Depreciation and amortisation'.

Impairment losses detected in the realisation value of tangible assets are recorded in the year in which they arise, by a corresponding charge to the caption 'Depreciation and amortisation' of the profit and loss statement.

The annual depreciation rates used correspond to the estimated useful life of the assets, which are as follows:

Years of
useful life
Buildings and others constructions – improvements
in buildings owned by third parties 10-20
Plant and machinery 5-8
Fixtures and fittings 3-8
Other tangible assets 3

Current maintenance and repair costs of tangible assets are recorded as costs in the year in which they occur. Improvements of significant amount, which increase the estimated useful life of the assets, are capitalised and depreciated in accordance with the estimated useful life of the corresponding assets.

b) Intangible assets

Intangible assets are recorded at their acquisition cost less accumulated amortisation and less estimated accumulated impairment losses. Intangible assets are only recognised, if it is likely that they will bring future economic benefits to the Company, if the Company controls them and if their cost can be reliably measured.

Intangible assets correspond, essentially, to software and industrial property.

Amortisations are calculated on a straight-line monthly basis, over the estimated useful life of the assets (three years) as from the month in which the corresponding expenses are incurred.

Amortisation for the period is recorded in the profit and loss statement under the caption 'Depreciation and amortisation'.

c) Investments in Group companies and other non-current assets

Investments in companies in which the Company has direct or indirect voting rights at Shareholders' General Meetings in excess of 50% or in which it has control over the financial and operating policies are recorded under the caption 'Investments in Group companies', at their acquisition cost, in accordance with IAS 27, as Sonaecom presents, separately, consolidated financial statements in accordance with IAS / IFRS.

Loans and supplementary capital granted to affiliated companies with maturities, estimated or defined contractually, greater than one year, are recorded, at their nominal value, under the caption 'Other non-current assets'.

Investments and loans granted to Group companies are evaluated whenever an event or change of circumstances indicates that the recorded amount may not be recoverable or impairment losses recorded in previous years no longer exist.

Impairment losses estimated for investments and loans granted to Group companies are recorded, in the year that they are estimated, under the caption 'Other financial expenses' in the profit and loss statement.

The expenses incurred with the acquisition of investments in Group companies are recorded as cost when they are incurred.

d) Financial instruments

The Company classifies its financial instruments in the following categories: 'financial assets at fair value through profit or loss', 'loans and receivables', 'held-to-maturity investments', and 'available-for-sale financial assets'. The classification depends on the purpose for which the investments were acquired.

The classification of the investments is determined at the initial recognition and re-evaluated every quarter.

(i) 'Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss'

This category has two sub-categories: financial assets held for trading, and those designated at fair value through profit or loss at inception. A financial asset is classified in this category if it is acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term or if the adoption of this method allows reducing or eliminating an accounting mismatch. Derivatives are also registered as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges. Assets in this category are classified as current assets if they are either held for trading or are expected to mature within 12 months of the balance sheet date.

(ii) 'Loans and receivables'

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or variable payments that are not quoted in an active

market. These financial investments arise when the Company provides money or services directly to a debtor with no intention of trading the receivable.

Loans and receivables are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method, deducted from any impairment losses.

Loans and receivables are recorded as current assets, except when its maturity is greater than 12 months from the balance sheet date, a situation in which they are classified as noncurrent assets. Loans and receivables are included under the caption 'Other current debtors' in the balance sheet.

(iii) 'Held-to-maturity investments'

Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or variable payments and with fixed maturities that the Company's management has the positive intention and ability to hold until their maturity.

(iv) 'Available-for-sale financial assets'

Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative investments that are either designated in this category or not classified in any of the other above referred categories. They are included in non-current assets unless management intends to dispose them within 12 months of the balance sheet date.

Purchases and sales of investments are recognised on tradedate – the date on which the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset. Investments are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs for all financial assets not carried at fair value through profit or loss. The 'Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss' are initially recognised at fair value and the transaction costs are recorded in the income statement. Investments are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the investments have expired or transferred, and consequently all substantial risks and rewards of their ownership have been transferred.

'Available-for-sale financial assets' and 'Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss' are subsequently carried at fair value.

'Loans and receivables' and 'Held-to-maturity investments' are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of financial assets classified at fair value through profit or loss are recognised in the income statement. Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of non-monetary securities classified as available-for-sale are recognised in equity. When securities classified as available-for-sale are sold or impaired, the accumulated fair value adjustments are included in the profit and loss statement as gains or losses from investment securities.

The fair value of quoted investments is based on current bid prices. If the market for a financial asset is not active (and for unlisted securities), the Company establishes fair value by using valuation techniques. These include the use of recent arm's length transactions, reference to similar instruments, discounted cash flow analysis, and option pricing models refined to reflect the issuer's specific circumstances. If none of these valuation techniques can be used, the Company values these investments at acquisition cost net of any identified impairment losses. The fair value of listed investments is determined based on the closing Euronext share price at the balance sheet date.

The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. In case of equity securities classified as available-for-sale, a significant decline (above 25%) or prolonged decline (during two consecutive quarters) in the fair value of the security below its cost is considered in determining whether the securities are impaired. If such evidence exists for available-for-sale financial assets, the cumulative loss – measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment losses on that financial asset previously recognised in the profit or loss statement – is removed from equity and recognised in the profit and loss statement. Impairment losses recognised in the profit and loss statement on equity securities are not reversed through the profit and loss statement.

e) Financial and operational leases

Lease contracts are classified as financial leases, if, in substance, all risks and rewards associated with the detention of the leased asset are transferred by the lease contract or as operational leases, if, in substance, there is no transfer of risks and rewards associated with the detention of the leased assets.

The lease contracts are classified as financial or operational in accordance with the substance and not with the form of the respective contracts.

Fixed assets acquired under finance lease contracts and the related liabilities are recorded in accordance with the financial method. Under this method the tangible assets, the corresponding accumulated depreciation and the related liability are recorded in accordance with the contractual financial plan at fair value or, if less, at the present value of payments. In addition, interest included in lease payments and depreciation of the tangible assets are recognised as expenses in the profit and loss statement for the period to which they relate.

Assets under long-term rental contracts are recorded in accordance with the operational lease method. In accordance with this method, the rents paid are recognised as an expense, over the rental period.

f) Other current debtors

Other current debtors are recorded at their net realisable value, and do not include interest, because the financial updated effect is not significant.

These financial investments arise when the Company provides money or services directly to a debtor with no intention of trading the receivable.

The amount relating to this caption is presented net of any impairment losses, which are recorded in the profit and loss statement under the caption 'Provisions and impairment losses'. Future reversals of impairment losses are recorded in the profit and loss statement under the caption 'Other operating revenues'.

g) Cash and cash equivalents

Amounts included under the caption 'Cash and cash equivalents' correspond to amounts held in cash and term bank deposits and other treasury applications where the risk of any change in value is insignificant.

The cash flow statement has been prepared in accordance with IAS 7 –'Statement of Cash Flow', using the direct method. The Company classifies, under the caption 'Cash and cash equivalents', investments that mature in less than three months, for which the risk of change in value is insignificant. The caption 'Cash and cash equivalents' in the cash flow statement also includes bank overdrafts, which are reflected in the balance sheet caption 'Short-term loans and other loans'. The cash flow statement is classified by operating, financing and investing activities. Operating activities include collections from customers, payments to suppliers, payments to personnel and other captions relating to operating activities.

Cash flows from investing activities include the acquisition and sale of investments in associated and subsidiary companies and receipts and payments resulting from the purchase and sale of fixed assets.

Cash flows from financing activities include payments and receipts relating to loans obtained and finance lease contracts.

All amounts included under this caption are likely to be realised in the short term and there are no amounts given or pledged as guarantee.

h) Loans

Loans are recorded as liabilities by the 'amortised cost'. Any expenses incurred in setting up loans are recorded as a deduction to the nominal debt and recognised during the period of the financing, based on the effective interest rate method. The interests incurred but not yet due are added to the loans caption until their payment.

i) Financial expenses relating to loans obtained

Financial expenses relating to loans obtained are generally recognised as expenses at the time they are incurred. Financial expenses related to loans obtained for the acquisition, construction or production of fixed assets are capitalised as part of the cost of the assets. These expenses are capitalised starting from the time of preparation for the construction or development of the asset and are interrupted when the assets are ready to operate, at the end of the production or construction phases or when the associated project is suspended.

j) Derivatives

The Company only uses derivatives in the management of its financial risks to hedge against such risks. The Company does not use derivatives for trading purposes.

The cash flow hedges used by the Company are related to:

(i) Interest rate swaps operations to hedge against interest rate risks on loans obtained. The amounts, interest payment dates and repayment dates of the underlying interest rate swaps are similar in all respects to the conditions established for the contracted loans. Changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges are recorded in assets or liabilities, against a corresponding entry under the caption 'Hedging reserves' in Shareholders' funds;

(ii) Forward's exchange rate for hedging foreign exchange risk. The values and times periods involved are identical to the amounts invoiced and their maturities.

In cases where the hedge instrument is not effective, the amounts that arise from the adjustments to fair value are recorded directly in the profit and loss statement.

At 30 September 2012, the Company did not have any derivative, beyond those mentioned in note 1.s).

k) Provisions and contingencies

Provisions are recognised when, and only when, the Company has a present obligation (either legal or implicit) resulting from a past event, the resolution of which is likely to involve the disbursement of funds by an amount that can be reasonably estimated.

Provisions are reviewed at the balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the best estimate at that date.

Provisions for restructurings are only registered if the Company has a detailed plan and if that plan has already been communicated to the parties involved.

Contingent liabilities are not recognised in the financial statements but are disclosed in the notes, except if the possibility of a cash outflow affecting future economic benefits is remote.

Contingent assets are not recognised in the financial statements but are disclosed in the notes when future economic benefits are likely to occur.

l) Income Tax

'Income tax' expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in accordance with IAS 12 – 'Income Tax'.

Sonaecom has adopted, since 1 January 2008, the special regime for the taxation of groups of companies, under which, the provision for income tax is determined on the basis of the estimated taxable income of all the companies covered by that regime, in accordance with such rules. The special regime for the taxation of groups of companies covers all subsidiaries on which the group holds at least 90% of their share capital, with its headquarters located in Portugal and subject to Corporate Income Tax (IRC).

Deferred taxes are calculated using the liability method and reflect the timing differences between the amount of assets and liabilities for accounting purposes and the respective amounts for tax purposes.

Deferred tax assets are only recognised when there is reasonable expectation that sufficient taxable profits shall arise in the future to allow such deferred tax assets to be used. At the end of each year, the recorded and unrecorded deferred tax assets are revised and they are reduced whenever their realisation ceases to be probable, or increased if future taxable profits are likely enabling the recovery of such assets (note 7).

Deferred taxes are calculated with the tax rate that is expected to be in effect at the time the asset or liability is realised.

Whenever deferred taxes derive from assets or liabilities directly registered in Shareholders' funds, its recording is also made under the Shareholders' funds caption. In all other situations, deferred taxes are always registered in the profit and loss statement.

m) Accrual basis and revenue recognition

Expenses and income are recorded in the period to which they relate, regardless of their date of payment or receipt. Estimated amounts are used when actual amounts are not known.

The captions 'Other non-current assets', 'Other current assets', 'Other non-current liabilities' and 'Other current liabilities' include expenses and income relating to the current period, where payment and receipt will occur in future periods, as well as payments and receipts in the current period but which relate to future periods. The latter shall be included by the corresponding amount in the results of the periods to which they relate to.

The costs attributable to current year and whose expenses will only occur in future years are estimated and recorded under the caption 'Other current liabilities' and 'Other non-current liabilities', when it is possible to estimate reliably the amount and the timing of occurrence of the expense. If there is uncertainty regarding both the date of disbursement of funds, and the amount of the obligation, the value is classified as Provisions (note 1.k).

Non-current financial assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value and, in each period, the financial actualisation of the fair value is recorded in the profit and loss statement under the captions 'Other financial expenses' and 'Other financial income'.

Dividends are recognised when the Shareholders' rights to receive such amounts are appropriately established and communicated.

n) Balance sheet classification

Assets and liabilities due in more than one year from the date of the balance sheet are classified, respectively, as noncurrent assets and non-current liabilities.

In addition, considering their nature, the deferred taxes and the provisions for other liabilities and charges, are classified as non-current assets and liabilities (notes 7 and 13).

o) Reserves

Legal reserve

Portuguese commercial legislation requires that at least 5% of the annual net profit must be appropriated to a legal reserve, until such reserve reaches at least 20% of the share capital. This reserve is not distributable, except in case of liquidation of the Company, but may be used to absorb losses, after all the other reserves are exhausted, or to increase the share capital.

Share premiums

The share premiums relate to premiums generated in the issuance of capital or in capital increases. According to Portuguese law, share premiums follow the same requirements of 'Legal reserves', ie, they are not distributable, except in case of liquidation, but they can be used to absorb losses, after all the other reserves are exhausted or to increase share capital.

Medium-term incentive plans reserves

According to IFRS 2 – 'Share based payment', the responsibility related with the equity settled plans is registered, as a credit, under the caption of Medium Term Incentive Plan Reserves, which are not distributable and which can not be used to absorb losses.

Hedging reserve

Hedging reserve reflects the changes in fair value of 'cash flow' hedges derivatives that are considered effective (note 1.j)) and it is non distributable nor can it be used to absorb losses.

Own shares reserve

The own shares reserve reflects the acquisition value of the own shares and follows the same requirements of legal reserves.

Under Portuguese law, the amount of distributable reserves is determined in accordance with the individual financial statements of the Company, presented in accordance with IAS / IFRS.

Therefore, at 30 September 2012, Sonaecom, SGPS, S.A., have reserves which by their nature could be considered distributable, in the amount of around Euro 161.9 million.

p) Own shares

Own shares are recorded as a deduction of Shareholders' funds. Gains or losses related to the sale of own shares are recorded under the caption 'Other reserves'.

q) Foreign currency

All assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currency were translated into euro using the exchange rates in force at the balance sheet.

Favourable and unfavourable foreign exchange differences resulting from changes in the rates in force at transaction date and those in force at the date of collection, payment or at the balance sheet date are recorded as income and expenses in the profit and loss statement of the period, in financial results.

The following rates were used for the translation into euro:

2012 2011
30 30
September Average September Average
Pounds Sterling 1.2531 1.2321 1.1539 1.1478
Swiss franc 0.8265 0.8303 0.8217 0.8123
Swedish krona 0.1184 0.1146 0.1080 0.1111
American Dollar 0.7734 0.7812 0.7208 0.7389

r) Assets impairment

Impairment tests are performed at the date of each balance sheet and whenever an event or change of circumstances indicates that the recorded amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Whenever the book value of an asset is greater than the amount recoverable, an impairment loss is recognised and recorded in the profit and loss statement under the caption 'Depreciation and amortisation' in the case of fixed assets, under the caption 'Other financial expenses' in the case of

financial investments or under the caption 'Provisions and impairment losses', in relation to the other assets. The amount recoverable is the greater of the net selling price and the value of use. Net selling price is the amount obtained upon the sale of an asset in a transaction within the capability of the parties involved, less the costs directly related to the sale. The value of use is the present amount of the estimated future cash flows expected to result from the continued use of the asset and of its sale at the end of its useful life. The recoverable amount is estimated for each asset individually or, if this is not possible, for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

For financial investments, the recoverable amount, calculated in terms of value in use, is determined based on last business plans duly approved by the Board of Directors of the Company.

Evidence of the existence of impairment in accounts receivables appears when:

  • the counterparty presents significant financial difficulties;
  • there are significant delays in interest payments and in other leading payments from the counterparty;
  • it is possible that the debtor goes into liquidation or into a financial restructuring.

s) Medium-term incentive plans

The accounting treatment of Medium Term Incentive Plans is based on IFRS 2 – 'Share-based Payments'.

Under IFRS 2, when the settlement of plans established by the Company involves the delivery of Sonaecom's own shares, the estimated responsibility is recorded, as a credit entry, under the caption 'Reserves – Medium Term Incentive Plans', within the caption 'Shareholders' funds' and is charged as an expense under the caption 'Staff expenses' in the profit and loss statement.

The quantification of this responsibility is based on its fair value at the attribution date and is recognised over the vesting period of each plan (from the award date of the plan until its vesting or settlement date). The total responsibility, at any point in time, is calculated based on the proportion of the vesting period that has 'elapsed' up to the respective accounting date.

When the responsibilities associated with any plan are covered by a hedging contract, ie, when those responsibilities are replaced by a fixed amount payable to a third party and when Sonaecom is no longer the party that will deliver the Sonaecom shares, at the settlement date of each plan, the above accounting treatment is subject to the following changes:

  • (i) The total gross fixed amount payable to third parties is recorded in the balance sheet as either 'Other non-current liabilities' or 'Other current liabilities';
  • (ii) The part of this responsibility that has not yet been recognised in the profit and loss statement (the 'unelapsed' proportion of the cost of each plan) is deferred and is recorded, in the balance sheet as either 'Other noncurrent assets' or 'Other current assets';
  • (iii) The net effect of the entries in (i) and (ii) above eliminate the original entry to 'Shareholders' funds';
  • (iv) In the profit and loss statement, the 'elapsed' proportion continues to be charged as an expense under the caption 'Staff expenses'.

For plans settled in cash, the estimated liability is recorded under the balance sheet captions 'Other non-current liabilities' and 'Other current liabilities' by a corresponding entry to the income statement caption 'Staff expenses', for the cost relating to the vesting period that has 'elapsed' up to the respective accounting date. The liability is quantified based on the fair value of the shares as of each balance sheet date.

When the liability is covered by a hedging contract, recognition is made in the same way as described above, but with the liability being quantified based on the contractually fixed amount.

Equity-settled plans to be liquidated through the delivery of shares of the parent company are recorded as if they were settled in cash, which means that the estimated liability is recorded under the balance sheet captions 'Other non-current liabilities' and 'Other current liabilities' by a corresponding entry to the income statement caption 'Staff expenses', for the cost relating to the deferred period elapsed. The liability is quantified based on the fair value of the shares as of each balance sheet date.

At 30 September 2012, two plans of Sonaecom share plans were covered through the detention of own shares. For 2011 Sonaecom shares plan, the Company signed with Sonae SGPS, SA a contract that agrees to the transfer of Sonaecom SGPS shares for employees and board members of the Group as requested of Sonaecom and under the MTIP of Sonaecom and fixed the shares' acquisition price. The impacts associated to the Medium Term Incentive Plans are registered, in the balance sheet, under the caption 'Medium Term Incentive Plans Reserve'. The cost is recognized under the profit and loss statement caption 'Staff expenses'.

Regarding the plans liquidated through the delivery of shares of the parent company, the company entered, for all plans, into hedging contracts with an external entity under which the acquisition price of those shares was fixed. Therefore, the responsibility is recorded based on that fixed price, proportionally to the period of time elapsed since the award

date until the date of record, under the captions 'Other noncurrent liabilities' and 'Other current liabilities'. The cost is recognised on the income statement under the caption 'Staff expenses'.

t) Subsequent events

Events occurring after the date of the balance sheet which provide additional information about conditions prevailing at the time of the balance sheet (adjusting events) are reflected in the financial statements. Events occurring after the balance sheet date that provide information on post-balance sheet conditions (non-adjusting events), when material, are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.

u) Judgements and estimates

The most significant accounting estimates reflected in the financial statements of the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 include mainly impairment analysis of assets, particularly financial investments in Group companies. Estimates used are based on the best information available during the preparation of financial statements and are based on the best knowledge of past and present events. Although future events are not controlled by the Company neither foreseeable, some could occur and have impact on the estimates. Changes to the estimates used by the management that occur after the approval date of these financial statements, will be recognised in net income, in accordance with IAS 8 – 'Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors', using a prospective methodology.

The main estimates and assumptions in relation to future events included in the preparation of financial statements are disclosed in the respective notes.

v) Financial risk management

The Company's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks such as market risk, liquidity risk and credit risk.

These risks arise from the unpredictability of financial markets, which affect the capacity to project cash flows and profits. The Company's financial risk management, subject to a long-term ongoing perspective, seeks to minimise potential adverse effects that derive from that uncertainty, using, every time it is possible and advisable, derivative financial instruments to hedge the exposure to such risks (note 1. j).

Market risk

a) Foreign exchange risk

Foreign exchange risk management seeks to minimise the volatility of investments and transactions made in foreign currency and contributes to reduce the sensitivity of results to changes in foreign exchange rates.

Whenever possible, the Company uses natural hedges to manage exposure, by offsetting credits granted and credits received expressed in the same currency. When such procedure is not possible, the Company adopts derivative financial hedging instruments (note 1. j).

Considering the reduced values of assets and liabilities in foreign currency, the impact of a change in exchange rate will not have significant impacts on the financial statements.

b) Interest rate risk

Sonaecom's total debt is indexed to variable rates, exposing the total cost of debt to a high risk of volatility. The impact of this volatility in the Company results or in its Shareholders´ funds is mitigated by the effect of the following factors: (i) relatively low level of financial leverage; (ii) possibility to use derivative instruments that hedge the interest rate risk, as mentioned below; (iii) possible correlation between the level of market interest rates and economic growth the latter having a positive effect in other lines of the Company's results, and in this way partially offsetting the increase of financial costs ('natural hedge'); and (iv) the existence of stand alone or consolidated liquidity which is also bearing interest at a variable rate.

The Company only uses derivatives or similar transactions to hedge interest rate risks considered significant. Three main principles are followed in all instruments selected and used to hedge interest rate risk:

  • For each derivative or instrument used to hedge a specific loan, the interest payment dates on the loans subject to hedging must equalise the settlement dates defined under the hedging instrument;
  • Perfect match between the base rates: the base rate used in the derivative or hedging instrument should be the same as that of the facility / transaction which is being hedged;
  • As from the start of the transaction, the maximum cost of the debt, resulting from the hedging operation is known and limited, even in scenarios of extreme changes in market interest rates, so that the resulting rates are within the cost of the funds considered in the Company's business plan.

As all Sonaecom's borrowings (note 12) are at variable rates, interest rate swaps and other derivatives are used to hedge future changes in cash flow relating to interest payments. Interest rate swaps have the financial effect of converting the respective borrowings from floating rates to fixed rates. Under the interest rate swaps, the Company agrees with third parties (banks) to exchange, in pre-determined periods, the difference between the amount of interest calculated at the fixed contract rate and the floating rate at the time of re-fixing, by reference to the respective agreed notional amounts. The counterparties of the derivative hedging instruments are limited to highly rated financial institutions, being the Company's policy, when contracting such instruments, to give

preference to financial institutions that form part of its financing transactions.

In order to select the counterparty for occasional operations, Sonaecom requests proposals and indicative prices from a representative number of banks in order to ensure adequate competitiveness of these operations.

In determining the fair value of hedging operations, the Company uses certain methods, such as option valuation and discounted future cash flow models, using assumptions based on market interest rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. Comparative financial institution quotes for the specific or similar instruments are used as a benchmark for the valuation.

The fair value of the derivatives contracted, that are considered as fair value hedges or the ones that are considered not sufficiently effective for cash flow hedge (in accordance with the provisions established in IAS 39 – 'Financial Instruments'), are recognised under borrowings captions and changes in the fair value of such derivatives are recognised directly in the profit and loss statement for the period. The fair value of derivatives of cash flow hedge, that are considered effective according to IAS 39 – 'Financial Instruments', are recognised under borrowing captions and changes in the fair value are recognised in equity.

Sonaecom's Board of Directors approves the terms and conditions of the financing with significant impact in the Company, based on the analysis of the debt structure, the risks and the different options in the market, particularly as to the type of interest rate (fixed / variable). Under the policy defined above, the Executive Committee is responsible for the decision on the occasional interest rate hedging contracts, through the monitoring of the conditions and alternatives existing in the market.

Liquidity risk

The existence of liquidity in the Company requires the definition of some policies for an efficient and secure management of the liquidity, allowing us to maximise the profitability and to minimise the opportunity costs related with that liquidity.

The liquidity risk management has a threefold objective: (i) Liquidity, ie, to ensure the permanent access in the most efficient way to obtain sufficient funds to settle current payments in the respective dates of maturity as well as any eventual not forecasted requests for funds, in the deadlines set for this; (ii) Safety, ie, to minimise the probability of default in any reimbursement of application of funds; and (iii) Financial efficiency, ie, to ensure that the Company maximises the value / minimise the opportunity cost of holding excess liquidity in the short term.

The main underlying policies correspond to the variety of instruments allowed, the maximum acceptable level of risk, the maximum amount of exposure by counterparty and the maximum periods for investments.

The existing liquidity in the Company should be applied to the alternatives and by the order described below:

  • (i) Amortisation of short-term debt after comparing the opportunity cost of amortisation and the opportunity cost related to alternative investments;
  • (ii) Consolidated management of liquidity the existing liquidity in Group companies, should mainly be applied in Group companies, to reduce the use of bank debt at a consolidated level;
  • (iii) Applications in the market.

The applications in the market are limited to eligible counterparties, with ratings previously established by the Board and limited to certain maximum amounts by counterparty.

The definition of maximum amounts intends to assure that the application of liquidity in excess is made in a prudent way and taking into consideration the best practices in terms of bank relationships.

The maturity of applications should equalise the forecasted payments (or the applications should be easily convertible, in case of asset investments, to allow urgent and not estimated payments), considering a threshold for eventual deviations on the estimates. The threshold depends on the accuracy level of treasury estimates and would be determined by the business. The accuracy of the estimates is an important variable to quantify the amounts and the maturity of the applications in the market.

The maturity analysis for each of the liabilities associated to financial instruments is presented in the note 12.

Credit risk

The Company's exposure to credit risk is mainly associated with the accounts receivable related to current operational activities. The credit risk associated to financial operations is mitigated by the fact that the Company only negotiates with entities with high credit quality.

The management of this risk seeks to guarantee that the amounts owing are effectively collected within the periods negotiated without affecting the financial health of the Company.

The amounts included in the financial statements related to other current debtors, net of impairment losses, represent the maximum exposure of the Company to credit risk.

2. Tangible assets

The movement in tangible assets and in the corresponding accumulated depreciation and impairment losses in periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 was as follows:

2012
Buildings and Other
other Plant and Fixtures and tangible
constructions machinery Tools fittings assets Total
Gross assets
Balance at 31 December 2011 721,165 46,325 171 333,757 104 1,101,522
Aditions 360 - 360
Balance at 30 September 2012 721,165 46,685 171 333,757 104 1,101,882
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
losses
Balance at 31 December 2011 444,736 33,182 171 262,282 104 740,475
Depreciation for the period 31,083 5,486 13,486 50,055
Balance at 30 September 2012 475,819 38,668 171 275,768 104 790,530
Net value 245,346 8,017 57,989 311,352
2011
Buildings and
other
constructions
Plant and
machinery
Tools Fixtures and
fittings
Other tangible
assets
Total
Gross assets
Balance at 31 December 2010 721,165 46,325 171 332,060 619 1,100,340
Disposals (515) (515)
Balance at 30 September 2011 721,165 46,325 171 332,060 104 1,099,825
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
losses
Balance at 31 December 2010 403,292 25,891 170 241,851 318 671,522
Depreciation for the period 31,083 5,472 15,638 54 52,246
Disposals (268) (268)
Balance at 30 September 2011 434,375 31,363 170 257,489 104 723,500
Net value 286,790 14,962 1 74,571 376,325

3. Intangible assets

The movement in intangible assets and in the corresponding accumulated amortisation and impairment losses in the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011, was as follows:

2012
Brands, patents Intangible assets
and other rights Software in progress Total
Gross assets
Balance at 31 December 2011 9,719 183,623 193,342
Balance at 30 September 2012 9,719 183,623 193,342
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses
Balance at 31 December 2011 8,316 182,741 191,057
Depreciation for the period 767 354 1,121
Balance at 30 September 2012 9,083 183,095 192,178
Net value 636 528 1,164
2011
Brands, patents Intangible assets
and other rights Software in progress Total
Gross assets
Balance at 31 December 2010 9,719 183,247 376 193,342
Aditions 376 (376)
Balance at 30 September 2011 9,719 183,623 193,342
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses
Balance at 31 December 2010 7,281 177,585 184,866
Depreciation for the period 779 3,857 4,636
Balance at 30 September 2011 8,060 181,442 189,502
Net value 1,659 2,181 3,840

4. Breakdown of financial instruments

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the breakdown of financial instruments was as follows:

2012
Others not covered by
Loans and receivables Subtotal IFRS 7 Total
Non-current assets
Other non-current assets (note 6) 499,364,206 499,364,206 499,364,206
499,364,206 499,364,206 499,364,206
Current assets
Other trade debtors (note 8) 23,453,366 23,453,366 3,469,713 26,923,079
Cash and cash equivalents (note 9) 103,323,630 103,323,630 103,323,630
126,776,996 126,776,996 3,469,713 130,246,709
2011
Others not covered by
Loans and receivables Subtotal IFRS 7 Total
Non-current assets
Other non-current assets (note 6) 557,281,652 557,281,652 557,281,652
557,281,652 557,281,652 557,281,652
Current assets
Other trade debtors (note 8) 11,957,805 11,957,805 2,894,102 14,851,907
Cash and cash equivalents (note 9) 100,237,085 100,237,085 100,237,085
112,194,890 112,194,890 2,894,102 115,088,992
2012
Liabilities recorded at Other financial Others not covered by
Non-current liabilities amortised cost liabilities Subtotal IFRS 7 Total
Medium and long-term loans – net of short-term 188,796,920 188,796,920 188,796,920
188,796,920 188,796,920 188,796,920
Current liabilities
Short-term loans and other loans (note 12) 207,163,568 207,163,568 207,163,568
Other creditors (note 14) 316,340 316,340 118,388 434,728
207,163,568 316,340 207,479,908 118,388 207,598,296
2011
Liabilities recorded at Other financial Others not covered by
amortised cost liabilities Subtotal IFRS 7 Total
Non-current liabilities
Medium and long-term loans – net of short
term portion (note 12) 318,344,375 318,344,375 318,344,375
Current liabilities 318,344,375 318,344,375 318,344,375
Short-term loans and other loans (note 12) 193,588,701 193,588,701 193,588,701
Other creditors (note 14) 1,766,381 1,766,381 3,320,377 5,086,758
193,588,701 1,766,381 195,355,082 3,320,377 198,675,459

Considering the nature of the balances, the amounts to be paid and received to / from 'State and other public entities' were considered outside the scope of IFRS 7. Also, the captions 'Other current assets' and 'Other current liabilities' were not included in this note, as the nature of such amounts are not within the scope of IFRS 7.

5. Investments in Group companies

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, this caption included the following investments in Group companies:

Company 2012 2011
Sonae Telecom, S.G.P.S., S.A. ('Sonae Telecom') * 1,005,866,218 107,289,987
Sonaetelecom BV 75,009,902 75,009,902
Sonae com – Sistemas de Informação, S.G.P.S., S.A. ('Sonae com SI') 52,241,587 52,241,587
Sonaecom BV 25,020,000 25,020,000
Miauger – Organização e Gestão de Leilões Electrónicos, S.A. ('Miauger') 4,568,100 4,568,100
Público - Comunicação Social, S.A. ('Público') 3,738,230 1,000,000
PCJ - Público, Comunicação e Jornalismo, S.A. ('PCJ') 3,551,771 50,000
Sonaecom - Serviços Partilhados, S.A. ('Sonaecom SP') 50,000
Optimus - Comunicações, S.A. ('Optimus') 898,576,231
Be Artis – Concepção, Construção e Gestão de Redes de Comunicações, S.A. ('Be Artis') 8,230,885
Sontária - Empreendimentos Imobiliários, S.A. ('Sontária') 6,120,239
1,170,045,808 1,178,106,931
Impairment losses (note 13) (86,868,004) (77,409,902)
Total investments in Group companies 1,083,177,804 1,100,697,029

* This company changed its name to OPTIMUS - SGPS, SA, at 12 October 2012

The movements that occurred in investments in Group companies during the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

Balance at Transfers and Balance at
31 December 2011 write-offs 30 September
107,289,987 898,576,231 1,005,866,218
75,009,902 75,009,902
52,241,587 52,241,587
25,020,000 25,020,000
4,568,100 4,568,100
494,495 3,243,735 3,738,230
50,000 3,501,771 3,551,771
50,000 50,000
898,576,231 (898,576,231) -
8,230,885 14,943,304 (23,174,189)
6,120,239 (6,120,239)
1,177,601,426 920,315,041 (927,870,659) 1,170,045,808
(80,122,497) (351,772) (6,393,735) (86,868,004)
1,097,478,929 919,963,269 (927,870,659) (6,393,735) 1,083,177,804
Additions Disposals

* This company changed its name to OPTIMUS - SGPS, SA, at 12 October 2012

Balance at
31 December 2010
Additions Disposals Transfers and
write-offs
Balance at
30 September
Optimus 764,876,231 133,700,000 898,576,231
Sonae Telecom 107,289,987 107,289,987
Sonaetelecom BV 75,009,902 75,009,902
Sonae com SI 52,241,587 52,241,587
Sonaecom BV 25,020,000 25,020,000
Be Artis 8,230,885 8,230,885
Sontária 6,120,239 6,120,239
Miauger 4,568,100 4,568,100
PCJ 50,000 50,000
Público 1,000,000 1,000,000
1,043,406,931 134,700,000 1,178,106,931
Impairment losses (note 13) (46,609,902) (916,000) (29,884,000) (77,409,902)
996,797,029 133,784,000 (29,884,000) 1,100,697,029

The additions and disposals occurred in Sonae Telecom and Optimus, respectively, are referred to Sonae Telecom SGPS' capital increase. This capital increase was fully subscribed by Sonaecom, through the delivery of 64.14% of the share capital of Optimus - Communications S.A.

Following this transaction, Sonae Telecom (wholly owned by Sonaecom) holds 100% of Optimus - Communications S.A.

In the period ended at 30 September 2012, Sonaecom sold the entire share capital of its subsidiaries Be Artis and Sontária to Sonae Telecom, a company wholly owned by Sonaecom. The participations were sold for the amount of Euro 456 million and Euro 9 million respectively, including share capital, loans and Supplementary capital (Note 6), generating a loss of circa Euro 360 thousand (note 16).

The amounts of Euro 14,943,304, Euro 3,243,735 and Euro 3,501,771 under the caption 'Additions' in Be Artis, Público and PCJ, relates to an increase of capital to cover losses.

The amount of Euro 50,000 under the caption 'Additions' at Sonaecom SP, relates to the constitution of Sonaecom Serviços Partilhados, S.A. in which the company owns 100%.

The variation in 'impairment losses' is related to the transfer of Euro 6,393,735 from the caption 'Other non-current assets' (note 6).

In the period ended at 30 September 2011, the amount of Euro 133,700,000 under the caption 'Additions' at Optimus relates to the acquisition of 10.60% of share capital of this subsidiary to Sonaecom BV. Now, the company holds 64.14% of Optimus share capital.

The amount of Euro 1,000,000, in the period ended at 30 September 2011, relates to the acquisition of the entire share capital of Público – Comunicação Social, S.A. to Sonaetelecom BV.

The variation in 'Impairment losses', in the period ended at 30 September 2011, result from the increase made in the amount of Euro 916,000 and the transfer of Euro 29,884,000 to the caption 'Other non-current assets' (note 6).

The Company presents separate consolidated financial statements at 30 September 2012, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IAS / IFRS) as adopted by the European Union, which presents total consolidated assets of Euro 1,902,646,249, total consolidated liabilities of Euro 832,627,239, consolidated operational revenues of Euro 623,749,407 and consolidated Shareholders' funds of Euro 1,070.019.010, including a consolidated net profit (attributable to the Shareholders of the parent company – Sonaecom, S.G.P.S., S.A.) for the year ended at 30 September 2012 of Euro 63.902.108.

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the main financial information regarding the subsidiaries directly owned by the Company is as follows (values in accordance with IAS / IFRS):

2012 2011
Shareholders Net profit / Shareholders' Net profit /
Company Head office % holding ' funds (loss) % holding funds (loss)
Sonae Telecom Maia 100% 977,340,189 28,538,428 100% 165,243,328 (8,706)
Sonae com SI Maia 100% 74,039,481 35,596,794 100% 39,943,570 392,987
Miauger Maia 100% (29,002) (56,368) 100% 488,572 (771,465)
Sonaetelecom BV Amesterdam 100% 1,614,014 1,387 100% 1,624,101 1,379,660
Sonaecom BV Amesterdam 100% 14,571,193 (92,727) 100% 14,590,356 1,094,108
PCJ Maia 100% 9,992,407 454,178 100% 13,482,002 442,002
Público Oporto 100% (3,146,962) (3,528,732) 100% (936,173) (2,717,677)
Sonaecom SP (a) Maia 100% 50,083 83
Optimus (b) Maia 64.14% 492,075,699 42,873,827
Sontária (c) Maia 100% 935,018 301,215
Be Artis (c) Maia 100% 153,937,311 (13,324,338)

(a) Company established in January 2012

(b) Share capital sold in September 2012

(c) Companies sold in June 2012

The evaluation of the existence of impairment losses for the main investments in the Group companies is made by taking into account the cash-generating units, based on most up-to-date business plans duly approved by the Group's Board of Directors, which include projected cash flows for periods of five years. The discount rates used were based on the estimated weighted average cost of capital, which depends on the business segment of each subsidiary, and are as indicated in the table below. In perpetuity, the Group considered a growth rate of circa 3% or others considered more conservative, for specific cases. In situations where the measurement of the existence, or not, of impairment is made based on the net selling price, values of similar transactions and other proposals made are used.

Discount rate
Telecommunications 9.50%
Multimedia 12.00%
Information systems 14.00%

6. Other non-current assets

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, this caption was made up as follows:

2012 2011
Financial assets
Medium and long-term loans granted to Group companies:
Sonae Telecom SGPS * 312,850,000
Sonae com SI 13,805,000 17,300,000
Sonaecom BV 8,455,000 19,668,000
PCJ 4,730,000 5,000,000
Sontária 2,676,637
Be Artis 296,192,000
Sonaetelecom BV 900,000
Lugares Virtuais 700,000
339,840,000 342,436,637
Supplementary capital:
Sonae Telecom SGPS * 144,630,000 38,630,000
Sonae com SI 12,580,000
PCJ 9,488,228 12,990,000
Miauger 1,105,000 800,000
Público 321,770 1,160,000
Be Artis 165,889,115
168,124,998 219,469,115
507,964,998 561,905,752
Accumulated impairment losses (note 13) (8,654,998) (4,624,100)
Others 54,206 -
499,364,206 557,281,652

* This company changed its name to OPTIMUS - SGPS, SA, at 12 October 2012

During the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011, the movements that occurred in 'Medium and long-term loans granted to Group companies' were as follows:

2012
Company
Sonae Telecom SGPS *
Opening balance Increases Decreases Closing balance
- 312,850,000 312,850,000
Sonae com SI 19,700,000 5,790,000 (11,685,000) 13,805,000
Sonaecom BV 21,785,000 (13,330,000) 8,455,000
PCJ 5,160,000 (430,000) 4,730,000
Sontária 2,676,637 584,000 (3,260,637)
Be Artis 179,734,000 2,245,000 (181,979,000)
Sonaetelecom BV 200,000 (200,000)
Optimus 22,850,000 (22,850,000)
229,255,637 344,319,000 (233,734,637) 339,840,000

* This company changed its name to OPTIMUS - SGPS, SA, at 12 October 2012

2011
Company Opening balance Increases Decreases Closing balance
Be Artis 175,720,000 120,472,000 296,192,000
Sonaecom BV 168,158,000 (148,490,000) 19,668,000
Sonae com SI 21,190,000 (3,890,000) 17,300,000
Sonaetelecom BV 18,141,000 (17,241,000) 900,000
Sontária 2,676,637 2,676,637
Lugares Virtuais 1,170,000 (470,000) 700,000
Wedo Consulting 520,000 (520,000)
PCJ 5,000,000 5,000,000
387,575,637 125,472,000 (170,611,000) 342,436,637

During the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011, the movements in 'Supplementary capital' were as follows:

2012
Company Opening balance Increases Decreases Closing balance
Sonae Telecom SGPS * 38,630,000 106,000,000 144,630,000
Sonae com SI - 12,580,000 12,580,000
PCJ 12,990,000 (3,501,772) 9,488,228
Miauger 1,105,000 1,105,000
Público 3,565,505 (3,243,735) 321,770
Be Artis 265,889,115 (265,889,115)
322,179,620 118,580,000 (272,634,622) 168,124,998

* This company changed its name to OPTIMUS - SGPS, SA, at 12 October 2012

2011
Company
Be Artis
Opening balance
165,889,115
Increases
Decreases
Closing balance
165,889,115
Sonae Telecom SGPS * 38,630,000 38,630,000
MIauger 800,000 800,000
PCJ 12,990,000 12,990,000
Público 19,000,000 (17,840,000) 1,160,000
205,319,115 31,990,000 (17,840,000) 219,469,115

* This company changed its name to OPTIMUS - SGPS, SA, at 12 October 2012

The decreases of the loans in Be Artis and in Sontária, in the amount of Euro 182 million and Euro 3,3 million, are related to the sale of these companies to Sonae Telecom, as described in note 5. The sale also includes Euro 251 million of supplementary capital in Be Artis. Besides this movement, the decrease of supplementary capital in an amount of Euro 266 million, includes a repayment of Euro 14 million to Sonaecom.

During the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011, the loans granted to Group companies earned interest at market rates with an average interest rate of 4.53% and 4.09%, respectively. Supplementary capital is non-interest bearing.

During the periods ended in September 2012 and 2011 the movements under the caption 'Accumulated impairment losses' were as follows:

2012
Company Opening balance Increases Decreases Transfers Closing balance
Acumulated impairment losses (note 13) (8,555,505) (6,493,228) - 6,393,735 (8,654,998)
2011
Company Opening balance Increases Decreases Transfers Closing balance
Acumulated impairment losses (note 13) (32,188,100) (2,320,000) - 29,884,000 (4,624,100)

The movement under the caption 'Accumulated impairment losses' results from the transfer in the amount of Euro 6,393,735 to the caption 'Investments in Group companies' (note 5), partially compensated by the increase done during the period of an amount of Euro 6.493.228 (Note 13).

Loans granted to Group companies and Supplementary capital, do not have a defined maturity, therefore no information about the aging of these loans is presented.

The evaluation of the existence of impairment losses for the loans made to Group companies was based on the most up-to-date business plans duly approved by the Group's Board of Directors, which include projected cash flows for periods of five years. The discount rates used and the perpetuity growth considered are presented in the previous note (note 5).

7. Deferred taxes

At 30 September 2012, the value of deferred tax assets not recorded where it is not expected that sufficient taxable profits will be generated in the future to cover those losses, have the following detail:

Year of origin Tax losses Provisions not acceptable
for tax purposes
Total Deferred tax assets
2001 3,463,000 3,463,000 917,695
2002 11,431,819 11,431,819 3,029,432
2003 31,154,781 31,154,781 8,256,017
2004 9,662,981 9,662,981 2,560,690
2005 (3,033,899) (3,033,899) (803,983)
2006 16,869,788 (149,858) 16,719,930 4,177,735
2007 54,563,604 (537,036) 54,026,568 13,498,586
2008 9,893,940 9,893,940 2,621,894
2009 9,903,475 9,903,475 2,624,421
2010 8,225,377 8,225,377 2,179,725
2011 10,005,009 10,005,009 2,651,327
2012 6,845,000 6,845,000 859,660
71,433,392 96,864,589 168,297,981 42,573,199

The rate used at 30 September 2012 to calculate the deferred tax assets/liabilities relating to tax losses carried forward was of 25%, and of 26.5% for remaining deferred tax assets and liabilities. It wasn't considered the state surcharge, as it was understood to be unlikely the taxation of temporary differences during the estimated period when the referred rate will be applicable.

The reconciliation between the earnings before tax and the tax recorded for the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 is as follows:

2012 2011
Earnings before tax 90,485,074 2,614,079
Income tax rate (25%) (22,621,269) (653,520)
Correction to previous year tax 474 (334,971)
Movements in provisions not accepted for tax purposes (1,711,250) (912,402)
Other taxes related with current income tax (10,260) (114,729)
Adjustments to the taxable income 24,975,883 -
Income taxation recorded in the period 633,578 (2,015,622)

The adjustments to the taxable income in 2012 relates, mainly, to dividends received (note 16), which do not contribute to the calculation of the taxable profit for the year.

Portuguese Tax Authorities can review the income tax returns of the Company for a period of four years (five years for Social Security), except when tax losses have been generated, tax benefits have been granted or when any review, claim or impugnation is in progress, in which circumstances, the periods are extended or suspended. Consequently, tax returns of each year, since the year 2008 (inclusive) are still subject to such review. The Board of Directors believes that any correction that may arise as a result of such review would not produce a significant impact in the accompanying financial statements.

Supported by the Company's lawyers and tax consultants, the Board of Directors believes that there are no liabilities not provisioned in the financial statements, associated to probable tax contingencies that should have been recorded or disclosed in the accompanying financial statements, at 30 September 2012.

8. Other current debtors

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, this caption was made up as follows:

2012 2011
Dividends to be received 21,448,416 -
Trade debtors 2,004,950 11,959,735
State and other public entities 3,469,713 2,894,102
Accumulated impairment losses on accounts receivables (note 13) - (1,930)
26,923,079 14,851,907

At 30 September 2012, the subsidiary Optimus – Comunicações S.A. distributed dividends, to be paid at October 2012. The caption 'Other current debtors' included amounts to be received from Group companies related to dividends of Optimus, interests receivable from subsidiaries on Shareholders' loans, interest on treasury applications and services rendered (note 18).

The caption 'State and other public entities', at 30 September 2012 and 2011, includes the special advanced payment, retentions and taxes to be recovered.

9. Cash and cash equivalents

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the breakdown of cash and cash equivalents was as follows:

2012 2011
Cash 1,532 10,063
Bank deposits repayable on demand 21,098 57,022
Treasury applications 103,301,000 100,170,000
103,323,630 100,237,085
Bank overdrafts (note 12) (12,637,994) (338,305)
90,685,636 99,898,780

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the caption 'Treasury applications' had the following breakdown:

2012 2011
Aplicações bancárias - 90,000,000
Sonae Telecom SGPS 86,716,000 -
Wedo 12,450,000 5,900,000
Público 3,120,000 1,290,000
Lugares Virtuais 610,000 225,000
Mainroad 270,000 -
PCJ 80,000 230,000
Sonaecom SI 55,000 -
Be Towering - 2,525,000
103,301,000 100,170,000

During the period ended at 30 September 2012, the above mentioned treasury applications bear interests at an average rate of 4.21% (4.13% in 2011).

10. Share capital

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the share capital of Sonaecom was comprised by 366,246,868 ordinary registered shares of 1 euro each. At those dates, the Shareholder structure was as follows:

2012 2011
Number of
shares
% Number of shares %
Sontel BV 194,063,119 52.99% 194,063,119 52.99%
Shares traded on the Portuguese Stock Exchange ('Free float') 75,977,185 20.74% 76,737,177 20.95%
Atlas Service Belgium 73,249,374 20.00% 73,249,374 20.00%
Millennium BCP 12,500,998 3.41% 12,500,998 3.41%
Own shares 7,025,192 1.92% 9,045,200 2.47%
Sonae SGPS 3,430,000 0.94% 650,000 0.18%
Efanor Investimentos, S.G.P.S., S.A. 1,000 0.00% 1,000 0.00%
366,246,868 100.00% 366,246,868 100.00%

All shares that comprise the share capital of Sonaecom, are authorised, subscribed and paid. All shares have the same rights and each share corresponds to one vote.

11. Own shares

During the period ended at 30 September 2012, Sonaecom delivered to its employees 325,098 own shares under its Medium Term Incentive Plans.

Additionally, Sonaecom sold to its subsidiaries 3,477,010 shares (at an average price of Euro 1.171), under the Medium Term Incentive Plan of each company, and a loan in shares to some subsidiaries corresponding to 1,026,126 shares, based on a price of Euro 1.91.

During the period ended at 30 September 2012, the Company acquired 1,782,100 new shares (at an average price of Euro 1.221) and received from the subsidiaries, as a result of the mentioned loan, 1.026.126 shares, holding at the end of the period 7,025,192 own shares, representative of 1.92% of its share capital, with an average price of Euro 1.4778.

12. Loans

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the caption 'Loans' had the following breakdown:

a) Medium and long-term loans net of short-term portion

Amount outstanding
Issue denomination Limit Maturity Type of
reimbursement
2011
2012
'Obrigações Sonaecom SGPS 2005' 150,000,000 Jun-13 Final - 150,000,000
'Obrigações Sonaecom SGPS 2011' 100,000,000 Mar-15 Final 100,000,000 100,000,000
'Obrigações Sonaecom SGPS 2010' 40,000,000 Mar-15 Final 40,000,000 40,000,000
'Obrigações Sonaecom SGPS 2010' 30,000,000 Feb-13 Final - 30,000,000
'Obrigações Sonaecom SGPS 2012' 20,000,000 Jul-15 Final 20,000,000 -
Costs associated with setting-up the
financing (2,173,132) (3,089,220)
Interests incurred but not yet due 1,166,105 1,433,595
158,992,973 318,344,375
Commercial paper 30,000,000 Jul-15 30,000,000
Costs associated with setting-up the
financing (242,602)
Interests incurred but not yet due 46,549
29,803,947
188,796,920 318,344,375

b) Short-term loans and other loans

Amount outstanding
Type of
Issue denomination Limit Maturity reimbursement 2012 2011
'Obrigações Sonaecom SGPS 2005' 150,000,000 Jun-13 Final 150,000,000
'Obrigações Sonaecom SGPS 2010' 30,000,000 Feb-13 Final 30,000,000
180,000,000
Commercial paper 150,000,000 Jul-12 - 120,950,000
Interest incurred but not yet due - 406,865
- 121,356,865
Tresuary applications 7,129,574 71,893,532
Overdrafts facilities – CGD 16,500,000 7,396,000
Bank overdrafts (note 9) 10,000,000 9,996,000
Bank overdrafts (note 9) 2,500,000 1,639,000
Bank overdrafts (note 9) 1,002,994 338,305
27,163,568 72,231,837
207,163,568 193,588,701

Bond Loan

In June 2005, Sonaecom signed a Bond Loan, privately placed, amounting to 150 million euros without guarantees and with a maturity of eight years. The bonds bear interest at floating rate, indexed to Euribor and paid semiannually. This issue was organised and mounted by Millennium BCP Investimento.

In February and March 2010, Sonaecom signed two other Bond Loan, both privately placed, in the amount of 30 and 40 million euros, without guarantees and maturities of 3 and 5 years respectively. Both loans bear interest at floating rate indexed to Euribor, and paid semiannually. The issues were organised if mounted by, respectively, Banco Espirito Santo de Investimento and Caixa - Banco de Investimento. These bond issues were traded on Euronext Lisbon market.

In September 2011, Sonaecom signed a Bond Loan, privately placed, amounting to Euro 100 million without guarantees and with a maturity of three and half years. The bonds bear interest at floating rate indexed to Euribor and paid semiannually. This issue was organized and mounted by BNP Paribas, ING Belgium SA / NV and WestLB AG.

In July 2012, Sonaecom signed a Bond Loan, privately placed, amounting to Euro 20 million without guarantees and with the maturity of three years. The bonds bear interest at floating rate, indexed to Euribor and paid semiannually. This issue was organised and mounted by Banco BPI.

All the loans above are unsecured and the fulfillment of the obligations under these loans is exclusively guaranteed by the underlying activities and the indebted company cash flows generation capacity.

The average interest rate of the bond loans, in the period, was 3.23% (2.74% in 2011).

Commercial Paper

In July 2007, Sonaecom contracted a Commercial Paper Programme Issuance with a maximum amount of Euro 250 million with subscription grant and maturity of five years, organised by Banco Santander de Negócios Portugal and by Caixa – Banco de Investimento. According to the original terms, this programme was reduced to the amount of Euro 150 million in July 2010.

The placing underwriting consortium is composed by the following institutions: Banco Santander Totta, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Banco BPI, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (Portugal), Banco Comercial Português and BNP Paribas (in Portugal).

Additionally, Sonaecom has three other Commercial Paper Programmes Issuance with subscription guarantee and the following characteristics:

Amount Hire date Subscription guarantee Maturity
Euro 30 million May 2012 Caixa Geral de Depósitos 31-Jul-2015
Euro 25 million July 2012 Banco Santander Totta 31-Jul-2013
Euro 15 million June 2010 Caixa Económica Montepio Geral 19-Jul-2013
Euro 5 million April 2010 Banco BPI Possibly renewable at 20-Apr-2013

All the loans above are unsecured and the fulfillment of the obligations under these loans is exclusively guaranteed by the underlying activities and the indebted company cash flows generation capacity.

On 30 September 2012, the main financial constraints (covenants) included in debt contracts are related with the bond issue completed by Sonaecom during September 2011, totaling 100 million euros and establishing: (i) the requirement for Sonaecom, Optimus, Artis and Sonae Telecom, as well as the group companies whose both assets and EBITDA are equal or greater than 15% of the consolidated assets and the consolidated EBITDA (material subsidiaries) represent, as a whole, at least 80% of Sonaecom consolidated assets and consolidated EBITDA, and: (ii) the obligation to ensure that consolidated net debt does not exceed three times the consolidated EBITDA. Additionally, both this loan, as well as other loans are covered by Sonaecom negative pledge clauses, which impose certain restrictions on the mortgaging or pledging of the material subsidiaries' tangible assets and require the upholding of control over Optimus. The penalties applicable in the event of default in these covenants are generally the early payment of the loans obtained.

On 30 September 2012, Sonaecom was fully compliant with all the financial constraints above mentioned.

Bank credit lines of short-term portion

Sonaecom has also short term bank credit lines , in the form of current or overdraft account commitments, in the amount of Euro 29 million. These credit lines have maturities up to one year, automatically renewable, except in case of termination by either party, with some periods of notice.

All these loans and bank credit lines bear interest at market rates, indexed to the Euribor for the respective term, and were all contracted in euro.

2012 2011
Digitmarket 3,773,749 2,676,107
Sonaetelecom BV 1,591,900 2,510,172
Sonaecom BV 1,410,000 -
Saphety 165,998 20,860
Miauger 100,585 496,615
Sonaecom SP 45,311 -
Sonae Telecom 41,853 68
Wedo Consulting 178 30
Optimus - 64,030,888
Mainroad - 1,748,646
Be Towering - 33,226
Be Artis - 8,074
Público - 6,059
Sontária - 351,840
Sonae com SI - 10,590
Lugares Virtuais - 358
7,129,574 71,893,532

During the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011, the detail of 'Treasury applications' received from subsidiaries was as follows:

The treasury applications received from Group companies are payable in less than one year and earn interests at market rates. During the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011, the treasury applications earned an average interest rate of 3.49% and 1.09%, respectively.

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the repayment schedule of medium and long-term loans and of interests (nominal values), for both bonds and commercial paper were as follows (values based on the latest interest rate established for each type of loan):

n+1 n+2 n+3 n+4 n+5
2012
Bond loan
Reimbursements - - 160,000,000 - -
Interests 5,840,402 5,840,402 3,160,802 - -
Commercial paper
Reimbursements - - 30,000,000 - -
Interests 1,176,822 1,176,822 976,924 - -
7,017,224 7,017,224 194,137,726 - -
2011
Bond loan
Reimbursements 180,000,000 140,000,000
Interests 11,546,600 9,708,677 6,479,600 3,083,429
Commercial paper
Reimbursements
Interests
11,546,600 189,708,677 6,479,600 143,083,429 -

Although the maturity of commercial paper issuance is between one week and six months, the counterparties assumed the placement and the maintenance of those limits for a period of one to five years. As so, such liabilities are recorded in the medium and long.

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the available credit lines of the Company are as follows:

Maturity
Amount More than 12
Credit Limit outstanding Amount available Until 12 months months
2012
Commercial paper 30,000,000 30,000,000 - x
Commercial paper 25,000,000 - 25,000,000 x
Commercial paper 15,000,000 - 15,000,000 x
Commercial paper 5,000,000 - 5,000,000 x
Bond loan 150,000,000 150,000,000 - x
Bond loan 100,000,000 100,000,000 - x
Bond loan 40,000,000 40,000,000 - x
Bond loan 30,000,000 30,000,000 - x
Bond loan 20,000,000 20,000,000 - x
Overdraft facilities 16,500,000 7,396,000 9,104,000 x
Authorised overdrafts* 10,000,000 9,996,000 4,000 x
Authorised overdrafts 2,500,000 1,639,000 861,000 x
Others - 1,002,994 - x
444,000,000 390,033,994 54,969,000
2011
Commercial paper 150,000,000 120,950,000 29,050,000 x
Commercial paper 30,000,000 - 30,000,000 x
Commercial paper 15,000,000 - 15,000,000 x
Commercial paper 10,000,000 - 10,000,000 x
Bond loan 150,000,000 150,000,000 - x
Bond loan 100,000,000 100,000,000 - x
Bond loan 40,000,000 40,000,000 - x
Bond loan 30,000,000 30,000,000 - x
Overdraft facilities 16,500,000 - 16,500,000 x
Authorised overdrafts 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 x
Others - 338,305 - x x
544,000,000 441,288,305 103,050,000

*Can also be used in the form of commercial paper

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, there are no interest rate hedging instruments.

13. Provisions and accumulated impairment losses

The movements in provisions and in accumulated impairment losses in the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

Opening
balance
Increases Transfers Utilizations Closing
balance
2012
Accumulated impairment losses on accounts receivables (note 8)
Accumulated impairment losses on investments in Group
1,930 15,387 (17,317)
companies ( notes 5 and 16) 80,122,497 351,772 6,393,735 86,868,004
Accumulates impairment losses on other non-current assets
(notes 6 and 16) 8,555,505 6,493,228 (6,393,735) 8,654,998
Provisions for other liabilities and charges 68,654 2,280 70,934
88,748,586 6,862,667 (17,317) 95,593,936
2011
Accumulated impairment losses on accounts receivables (note 8) 1,930 1,930
Accumulated impairment losses on investments in Group
companies ( notes 5 and 16)
46,609,902 916,000 29,884,000 77,409,902
Accumulates impairment losses on other non-current assets
(notes 6 and 16)
32,188,099 2,320,000 (29,884,000) 4,624,100
Provisions for other liabilities and charges 56,487 12,167 68,654
78,856,418 3,248,167 82,104,586

The increases in provisions and impairment losses are recorded under the caption 'Provisions and impairment losses' in the profit and loss statement with the exception of the impairment losses in investments in Group companies and other non-current assets, which, due to their nature, are recorded as a financial expense under the caption 'Gains and losses on Group companies' (note 16).

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the increase of 'Provisions for other liabilities and charges' includes the amount of Euro 2,280 and 12,167, respectively, registered in the financial statements, under the caption 'Income taxation', due to its' nature (note 17).

14. Other creditors

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, this caption was made up as follows:

2012 2011
Other creditors 316,340 1,766,381
State and other public entities 118,388 3,320,377
434,728 5,086,758

15. External supplies and services

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, this caption was made up as follows:

2012 2011
Specialised work 1,192,833 1,313,212
Rents and travelling expenses 68,938 76,570
Travel and accommodation 64,035 53,374
Other external supplies and services 105,358 112,564
1,431,164 1,555,720

16. Financial results

Net financial results for the periods ended 30 September 2012 and 2011 are made up as follows:

2012 2011
Gains and losses on investments in Group companies
Losses related to Group companies (notes 5, 6 and 13) (7,208,149) (3,236,000)
Gains related to Group companies 100,326,277
93,118,128 (3,236,000)
Other financial expenses
Interest expenses:
Bank loans (2,119,316) (2,577,749)
Other loans (8,213,908) (5,177,460)
Overdrafts and others (48,544) (99)
(10,381,768) (7,755,308)
Foreign currency exchange losses (1,509) (503)
Other financial expenses (275,945) (223,403)
(277,454) (223,906)
(10,659,222) (7,979,214)
Other financial income
Interest income 8,418,890 14,537,015
8,418,890 14,537,015

In 30 September 2012, the losses related to group companies include an amount Euros 363,149 related to the loss of the sale, to Sonae Telecom, of the entire capital of the share capital of Be Artis (note 5) and the increase of the impairment losses in other noncurrent assets (note 13), in the amount of Euro 6,493,228 and the investments in Group companies (note 13), in the amount of Euro 351,772.

At 30 September 2012, the caption 'Gains related to Group companies' relates to the dividends received from Optimus (Euro 68,175,377), Sonae Telecom (Euro 17,434,926), Sonae com SI (Euro 14,132,501) and Sontária (Euro 583,473).

17. Income Taxation

Income taxes recognized during the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011 were made up as follows ((costs) / gains):

2012 2011
Current tax 635,858 (2,003,455)
Tax provision (note 13) (2,280) (12,167)
Closing balance 633,578 (2,015,622)

18. Related parties

The most significant balances and transactions with related parties (which are detailed in the appendix) at 30 September 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

Balances at 30
September 2012
Treasury Other assets and Loans granted /
Accounts receivable Accounts payable applications liabilities (obtained)
Optimus 22,038,502 188,267 256,244
Artis 620,508 2,771 290,722
Sonae com SI 280,036 55,000 (145,478) 13,805,000
Sonaecom BV 147,979 40,695 7,045,000
Sonae Telecom SGPS 86,716,000 218,832 312,808,147
Be Towering 60,510 19,657
Público 17,991 207 3,120,000 41,244
Wedo 55,452 42,700 12,450,000 71,464 (178)
PCJ 53,049 80,000 17,918 4,730,000
Sonaetelecom BV (1,591,900)
Others 83,847 59,210 880,000 (76,674) (4,085,643)
1,909,458 293,155 103,301,000 734,624 332,710,426
Balances at 30
September 2011
Treasury Other assets and Loans granted /
Accounts receivable Accounts payable applications liabilities (obtained)
Optimus 315,418 342,671 262,824 (64,030,888)
Be Artis 3,481,283 1,709,735 1,059,055 296,183,926
Sonae com SI 191,855 3,206 62,609 17,289,410
Sonaecom BV 7,489,989 88,178 19,668,000
Sonae Telecom SGPS 18,665 (68)
Be Towering 9,028 2,525,000 (1,176) (33,226)
Público 58,962 375 1,290,000 16,920 (6,059)
Wedo 15,746 (862,634) 5,900,000 135,288 (30)
PCJ 55,338 230,000 54,015 5,000,000
Sonaetelecom BV 54,908 13,899 (1,610,172)
Others 96,183 528,099 225,000 77,344 (1,917,789)
11,768,710 1,740,117 10,170,000 1,768,956 270,543,104
Transactions at 30
September 2012
Sales and services Supplies and Interest and similar Supplementary
rendered services received income / (expense) income
Optimus 2,480,336 806,299 724,964
Be Artis 17,112 5,112,004
Be Towering (40,278) 146,179
Wedo 116,145 119,168
Sonaecom BV 775,647
Others 288,848 286,015 1,143,730
2,885,329 1,069,148 8,021,692
Transactions at 30
September 2011
Sales and services Supplies and Interest and similar Supplementary
rendered services received income / (expense) income
Optimus 2,562,925 880,100 (163,315)
Be Artis (3,899) 9,839,235 (41)
Be Towering (47,368) (39,216)
Wedo 116,035 141,486
Sonaecom BV 2,974,860
Others 277,662 141,362 1,000,838
2,956,622 970,195 13,753,888 (41)

Additionally, in the period ended at 30 September 2012, the Company sold Be Artis and Sontária to Sonae Telecom SGPS (Note 5) and proceeded to the capital increase of Sonae Telecom SGPS, by contribution in kind, through the delivery of the participation of 64,14% of Optimus – Comunicações, S.A..

In the period ended at 30 September 2012, the Group signed an agreement with Sonae SGPS, under which Sonae compromise to transfer to employees and board members of Sonaecom, Sonaecom shares, at the price of 1.184 euros, as requested by Sonaecom and under the MTIP of Sonaecom. Under this contract, Sonaecom paid to Sonae SGPS, SA the amount of EUR 3,291,520, which was recorded under the caption "Other reserves" in equity. Additionally, each of its subsidiaries, under the contracts agreed with Sonaecom, paid the amount due of EUR 3,015,020.

All the above transactions were made at market prices.

Accounts receivable and payable to related companies will be settled in cash and are not covered by guarantees. During the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011, no impairment losses referring to related entities were recognised.

A complete list of the Sonaecom Group's related parties is presented in the appendix to this report.

19. Guarantees provided to third parties

Guarantees provided to third parties at 30 September 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

Beneficiary Description 2012 2011
Direção de Contribuições e Impostos (Portuguese tax authorities) VAT reimbursements 7,360,875 7,360,875
Direção de Contribuições e Impostos (Portuguese tax authorities) General supervision fiscal year 2005 754,368 754,368
8,115,243 8,115,243

In addition to these guarantees were set up two sureties for the current fiscal processes. The Sonae SGPS consisted of Sonaecom SGPS surety to the amount of Euro 2,844,270 and Sonaecom SGPS consisted of Optimus surety for the amount of Euro 9,264,267.

At 30 September 2012 and 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company believes that the decision of the court proceedings and ongoing tax assessments in progress will not have significant impacts on the financial statements.

20. Earnings per share

Earnings per share, basic and diluted, are calculated by dividing the net income of the period (Euro 91,118,652 in 2012 and Euro 598,457 in 2011) by the average number of shares outstanding during the periods ended at 30 September 2012 and 2011, net of own shares (Euro 359,146,641 in 2012 and Euro 357,150,209 in 2011).

21. Medium Term Incentive Plans

In June 2000, the Company created a discretionary Medium Term Incentive Plan for more senior employees, based on Sonaecom options and shares and Sonae S.G.P.S., S.A. shares. The vesting occurs three years after the award of each plan, assuming that the employees are still employed in the Company.

The Sonaecom plans outstanding at 30 September 2012 can be summarized as follows:

Vesting period 30 September 2012
Share price at
award date*
Award date Vesting date Aggregate number
of participations
Number of
shares
Sonaecom shares
2008 Plan 1.117 10-Mar-09 09-Mar-12
2009 Plan 1.685 10-Mar-10 08-Mar-13 4 247,423
2010 Plan 1.399 10-Mar-11 10-Mar-14 3 257,457
2011 Plan 1.256 09-Mar-12 10-Mar-15 3 281,327
Sonae SGPS shares
2008 Plan 0.526 10-Mar-09 09-Mar-12
2009 Plan 0.761 10-Mar-10 08-Mar-13 4 342,242
2010 Plan 0.811 10-Mar-11 10-Mar-14 3 282,926
2011 Plan 0.401 09-Mar-12 10-Mar-15 3 561,619

*Average share price in the month prior to the award date, for Sonaecom shares and the lower of the average share price for the month prior to the Annual General Meeting and the share price on the day after the Annual General Meeting, for Sonae SGPS shares.

During the period ended at 30 September 2012, the movements that occurred in the plans can be summarized as follows:

Sonaecom shares Sonae SGPS shares
Aggregate Aggregate
number of Number of shares number of Number of shares
Outstanding at 31 December 2011:
Unvested 11 799,220 11 981,095
Total 11 799,220 11 981,095
Movements in year:
Awarded 3 264,188 3 516,837
Vested (4) (325,098) (4) (405,776)
Cancelled / lapsed* 47,897 94,631
Outstanding at 30 September 2012:
Unvested 10 786,207 10 1,186,787
Total 10 786,207 10 1,186,787

* The adjustments are made for dividends paid and for share capital changes and others adjustments, namely, resulting from a change in the vesting of the MTIP, which may now be made through the purchase of shares with a discount.

For Sonaecom's share plans of 2009 and 2010, the responsibility was calculated taking into consideration the share price at the corresponding award date. For 2011 Sonaecom shares plan, the Company signed with Sonae SGPS, SA a contract that agrees to the transfer of Sonaecom SGPS shares for employees and board members of the Group as requested of Sonaecom and under the MTIP of Sonaecom, and the liabilities are calculated based on the price fixed in the contract. The responsibility for the three plans was recorded under the heading 'Medium Term Incentive Plans Reserve'. For the Sonae SGPS share plan, except for one of the plans, the Group entered into hedging contracts with external entities, and the responsibilities are calculated based on the prices agreed on those contracts. The responsibility for these plans is recorded under the captions 'Other current liabilities' and 'Other non-current liabilities'.

Share plan costs are recognised in the accounts over the period between the award and the vesting date of those plans. The costs recognised in previous years and in the period ended at 30 September 2012, were as follows:

Value
Costs recognised in previous years 5,285,497
Costs recognised in the period 508,364
Costs of plans vested in previous years (4,062,646)
Costs of plans vested in the period (771,223)
959,992
Recorded in other current liabilities 244,503
Recorded in other non current liabilities 104,833
Recorded in reserves 610,656

These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 29 October 2012.

These financial statements are a translation of financial statements originally issued in Portuguese in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IAS / IFRS) as adopted by the European Union and the format and disclosures required by those Standards, some of which may not conform to or be required by generally accepted accounting principles in other countries. In the event of discrepancies, the Portuguese language version prevails.

Appendix

At 30 September 2012, the related parties of Sonaecom, S.G.P.S. are as follows

Key management personnel - Sonaecom
Ana Cristina Dinis da Silva Fanha Vicente Soares Gervais Gilles Pellissier
Ana Paula Garrido Pina Marques Jean-François René Pontal
Ângelo Gabriel Ribeirinho dos Santos Paupério José Manuel Pinto Correia
António Bernardo Aranha da Gama Lobo Xavier Manuel Antonio Neto Portugal Ramalho Eanes
António de Sampaio e Mello Maria Cláudia Teixeira de Azevedo
David Charles Denholm Hobley Miguel Nuno Santos Almeida
David Graham Shenton Bain Nuno Manuel Moniz Trigoso Jordão
David Pedro Oliveira Parente Ferreira Alves Paulo Joaquim dos Santos Plácido
Duarte Paulo Teixeira de Azevedo Pedro Rafael de Sousa Nunes Pedro
Franck Emmanuel Dangeard Rui José Silva Goncalves Paiva
Key management personnel - Sonae SGPS
Álvaro Carmona e Costa Portela Christine Cross
Álvaro Cuervo Garcia José Manuel Neves Adelino
Belmiro de Azevedo Michel Marie Bon
Bernd Hubert Joachim Bothe
Sonaecom Group Companies
Be Artis – Concepção ,Construção e Gestão de Redes de Sonae Telecom, S.G.P.S., S.A.
Comunicações, S.A. Sonaetelecom BV
Be Towering – Gestão de Torres de Telecomunicações, S.A. Sonaecom, S.G.P.S., S.A.
Cape Technologies Limited Sontária - Empreendimentos Imobiliários, S.A.
Connectiv Solutions, Inc. SSI Angola, S.A.
Digitmarket – Sistemas de Informação, S.A. Tecnológica Telecomunicações LTDA.
Infosystems – Sociedade de Sistemas de Informação, S.A. Unipress – Centro Gráfico, Lda
Lugares Virtuais, S.A. WeDo Consulting – Sistemas de Informação, S.A.
Mainroad – Serviços em Tecnologias de Informação, S.A. WeDo Poland Sp. Z.o.o.
Miauger – Organização e Gestão de Leilões Electrónicos., S.A. WeDo Technologies Americas, Inc.
Optimus – Comunicações, S.A. WeDo Technologies Egypt LLC
PCJ - Público, Comunicação e Jornalismo, S.A. WeDo Technologies Mexico, S de R.L.
Per-Mar – Sociedade de Construções, S.A. WeDo Technologies BV
Praesidium Services Limited WeDo Technologies Australia PTY Limited
Público – Comunicação Social, S.A. WeDo Technologies (UK) Limited
Saphety Level – Trusted Services, S.A. WeDo do Brasil – Soluções Informáticas, Ltda
Sonaecom - Serviços Partilhados, S.A. WeDo Technologies BV – Sucursal Malaysia
Sociedade Independente de Radiodifusão Sonora, S.A. WeDo Technologies Chile SpA.
Sonae com – Sistemas Informação, S.G.P.S., S.A. We Do Technologies Panamá S.A.
Sonaecom – Sistemas de Información España, S.L. We Do Technologies Singapore PTE. LTD.
Sonaecom BV
Sonae/Efanor Group Companies
3DO Holding GmbH Avenida M – 40, S.A.
3DO Shopping Centre GmbH Azulino Imobiliária, S.A.
3shoppings – Holding,SGPS, S.A. BA Business Angels, SGPS, SA
8ª Avenida Centro Comercial, SA BA Capital, SGPS, SA
ADD Avaliações Engenharia de Avaliações e Perícias Ltda BB Food Service, S.A.
ADDmakler Administração e Corretagem de Seguros Ltda Beralands BV
ADDmakler Administradora, Corretora de Seguros Partic. Ltda Bertimóvel – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Adlands B.V. BHW Beeskow Holzwerkstoffe
Aegean Park, S.A. Bloco Q – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Agepan Eiweiler Management GmbH Bloco W – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Agepan Flooring Products, S.A.RL Boavista Shopping Centre BV
Agloma Investimentos, Sgps, S.A. BOM MOMENTO – Comércio Retalhista, SA
Agloma-Soc.Ind.Madeiras e Aglom., S.A. Canasta – Empreendimentos Imobiliários, S.A.
Águas Furtadas Sociedade Agrícola, SA Carnes do Continente – Ind.Distr.Carnes, S.A.
Airone – Shopping Center, Srl Casa Agrícola de Ambrães, S.A.
ALBCC Albufeirashopping C.Comercial SA Casa da Ribeira – Hotelaria e Turismo, S.A.
ALEXA Administration GmbH Cascaishopping – Centro Comercial, S.A.
ALEXA Asset GmbH & Co KG Cascaishopping Holding I, SGPS, S.A.
ALEXA Holding GmbH CCCB Caldas da Rainha - Centro Comercial,SA
ALEXA Shopping Centre GmbH Centro Colombo – Centro Comercial, S.A.
Algarveshopping – Centro Comercial, S.A. Centro Residencial da Maia,Urban., S.A.
Alpêssego – Soc. Agrícola, S.A Centro Vasco da Gama – Centro Comercial, S.A.
Andar – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A. Change, SGPS, S.A.
Aqualuz – Turismo e Lazer, Lda Chão Verde – Soc.Gestora Imobiliária, S.A.
Arat inmebles, S.A. Cinclus Imobiliária, S.A.
ARP Alverca Retail Park,SA Citorres – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Arrábidashopping – Centro Comercial, S.A. Coimbrashopping – Centro Comercial, S.A.
Aserraderos de Cuellar, S.A. Colombo Towers Holding, BV
Atlantic Ferries – Tráf.Loc,Flu.e Marít, S.A. Contacto Concessões, SGPS, S.A.
Avenida M – 40 B.V. Contibomba – Comérc.Distr.Combustiveis, S.A.
Contimobe – Imobil.Castelo Paiva, S.A. Glunz UK Holdings Ltd
Continente Hipermercados, S.A. Glunz Uka Gmbh
Contry Club da Maia-Imobiliaria, S.A. GMET, ACE
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford Lt Golf Time – Golfe e Invest. Turísticos, S.A.
Craiova Mall BV Guimarãeshopping – Centro Comercial, S.A.
Cronosaúde – Gestão Hospitalar, S.A. Harvey Dos Iberica, S.L.
Cumulativa – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A. Herco Consultoria de Riscos e Corretora de Seguros Ltda
Darbo S.A.S HighDome PCC Limited
Deutsche Industrieholz GmbH Iberian Assets, S.A.
Discovery Sports, SA Igimo – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Dortmund Tower GmbH Iginha – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Dos Mares – Shopping Centre B.V. Imoareia – Invest. Turísticos, SGPS, S.A.
Dos Mares – Shopping Centre, S.A. Imobiliária da Cacela, S.A.
Ecociclo – Energia e Ambiente, S.A. Imoclub – Serviços Imobilários, S.A.
Ecociclo II Imoconti – Soc.Imobiliária, S.A.
Edições Book.it, S.A. Imodivor – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Edificios Saudáveis Consultores, S.A. Imoestrutura – Soc.Imobiliária, S.A.
Efanor Investimentos, SGPS, S.A. Imoferro – Soc.Imobiliária, S.A.
Efanor Serviços de Apoio à Gestão, S.A. Imohotel – Emp.Turist.Imobiliários, S.A.
El Rosal Shopping, S.A. Imomuro – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Emfísico Boavista Imopenínsula – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Empreend.Imob.Quinta da Azenha, S.A. Imoplamac Gestão de Imóveis, S.A.
Equador & Mendes, Lda Imoponte – Soc.Imobiliaria, S.A.
Espimaia – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A. Imoresort – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Estação Viana – Centro Comercial, S.A. Imoresultado – Soc.Imobiliaria, S.A.
Estêvão Neves – Hipermercados Madeira, S.A. Imosedas – Imobiliária e Seviços, S.A.
Euroresinas – Indústrias Quimicas, S.A. Imosistema – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Farmácia Selecção, S.A. Imosonae II
Fashion Division Canárias, SL Impaper Europe GmbH & Co. KG
Fashion Division, S.A. Implantação – Imobiliária, S.A.
Fozimo – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A. Infofield – Informática, S.A.
Fozmassimo – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A. Infratroia, EM
Freccia Rossa – Shopping Centre S.r.l. Inparsa – Gestão Galeria Comercial, S.A.
Frieengineering International Ltda Inparvi SGPS, S.A.
Fundo de Invest. Imobiliário Imosede Integrum - Energia, SA
Fundo I.I. Parque Dom Pedro Shop.Center Integrum Colombo Energia, S.A.
Fundo Invest.Imob.Shopp. Parque D.Pedro Interlog – SGPS, S.A.
Gaiashopping I – Centro Comercial, S.A. Invesaude - Gestão Hospitalar S.A.
Gaiashopping II – Centro Comercial, S.A. Investalentejo, SGPS, S.A.
GHP Gmbh Ioannina Development of Shopping Centres, SA
Gli Orsi Shopping Centre 1 Srl Isoroy SAS
Glunz AG La Farga – Shopping Center, SL
Glunz Service GmbH Laminate Park GmbH Co. KG

Cumulativa – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A. Herco Consultoria de Riscos e Corretora de Seguros Ltda

Larim Corretora de Resseguros Ltda Norteshopping – Centro Comercial, S.A. Larissa Develop. Of Shopping Centers, S.A. Norteshopping Retail and Leisure Centre, BV Lazam – MDS Corretora e Administradora de Seguros, S.A. Nova Equador Internacional,Ag.Viag.T, Ld LCC LeiriaShopping Centro Comercial SA Nova Equador P.C.O. e Eventos Le Terrazze - Shopping Centre 1 Srl Operscut – Operação e Manutenção de Auto-estradas, S.A. Libra Serviços, Lda. OSB Deustchland Gmbh Lidergraf – Artes Gráficas, Lda. PantheonPlaza BV Loop5 Shopping Centre GmbH Paracentro – Gest.de Galerias Com., S.A. Loureshopping – Centro Comercial, S.A. Pareuro, BV Luz del Tajo – Centro Comercial S.A. Park Avenue Develop. of Shop. Centers S.A. Luz del Tajo B.V. Parque Atlântico Shopping – C.C., S.A. Madeirashopping – Centro Comercial, S.A. Parque D. Pedro 1 B.V. Maiashopping – Centro Comercial, S.A. Parque D. Pedro 2 B.V. Maiequipa – Gestão Florestal, S.A. Parque de Famalicão – Empr. Imob., S.A. Marcas do Mundo – Viag. e Turismo Unip, Lda Parque Principado SL Marcas MC, ZRT Pátio Boavista Shopping Ltda. Marina de Tróia S.A. Pátio Campinas Shopping Ltda Marinamagic – Expl.Cent.Lúdicos Marít, Lda Pátio Goiânia Shopping Ltda Marmagno – Expl.Hoteleira Imob., S.A. Pátio Londrina Empreend. e Particip. Ltda Martimope – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A. Pátio Penha Shopping Ltda. Marvero – Expl.Hoteleira Imob., S.A. Pátio São Bernardo Shopping Ltda MDS Affinity - Sociedade de Mediação, Lda Pátio Sertório Shopping Ltda MDS Assoc. Corretora de Seguros Ltda Pátio Uberlândia Shopping Ltda MDS Consultores, S.A. Peixes do Continente – Ind.Dist.Peixes, S.A. MDS Corretor de Seguros, S.A. Pharmaconcept – Actividades em Saúde, S.A. MDS Malta Holding Limited PHARMACONTINENTE – Saúde e Higiene, S.A. MDS SGPS, SA PJP – Equipamento de Refrigeração, Lda MDSAUTO - Mediação de Seguros, SA Plaza Éboli B.V. Megantic BV Plaza Éboli – Centro Comercial S.A. Miral Administração e Corretagem de Seguros Ltda Plaza Mayor Holding, SGPS, SA MJLF – Empreendimentos Imobiliários, S.A. Plaza Mayor Parque de Ócio BV Mlearning - Mds Knowledge Centre, Unip, Lda Plaza Mayor Parque de Ocio, SA Modalfa – Comércio e Serviços, S.A. Plaza Mayor Shopping BV MODALLOOP – Vestuário e Calçado, S.A. Plaza Mayor Shopping, SA Modelo – Dist.de Mat. de Construção, S.A. Ploi Mall BV Modelo Continente Hipermercados, S.A. Plysorol, BV Modelo Continente Intenational Trade, SA Poliface North America Modelo Hiper Imobiliária, S.A. POLINSUR – Mediação de seguros, LDA Modelo.com – Vendas p/Correspond., S.A. PORTCC - Portimãoshopping Centro Comercial, SA Modus Faciendi - Gestão e Serviços, S.A. Porturbe – Edificios e Urbanizações, S.A. Movelpartes – Comp.para Ind.Mobiliária, S.A. Praedium – Serviços, S.A. Movimento Viagens – Viag. e Turismo U.Lda Praedium II – Imobiliária, S.A. Mundo Vip – Operadores Turisticos, S.A. Praedium SGPS, S.A. Munster Arkaden, BV Predicomercial – Promoção Imobiliária, S.A. Norscut – Concessionária de Scut Interior Norte, S.A. Prédios Privados Imobiliária, S.A.

Predisedas – Predial das Sedas, S.A. Rochester Real Estate, Limited Pridelease Investments, Ltd RSI Corretora de Seguros Ltda Proj. Sierra Germany 4 (four) – Sh.C.GmbH S.C. Microcom Doi Srl Proj.Sierra Germany 2 (two) – Sh.C.GmbH Saúde Atlântica – Gestão Hospitalar, S.A. Proj.Sierra Germany 3 (three) – Sh.C.GmbH SC – Consultadoria, S.A. Proj.Sierra Italy 1 – Shop.Centre Srl SC – Eng. e promoção imobiliária,SGPS, S.A. Proj.Sierra Italy 2 – Dev. Of Sh.C.Srl SC Aegean B.V. Proj.Sierra Italy 3 – Shop. Centre Srl SC Assets SGPS, S.A. Proj.Sierra Italy 5 – Dev. Of Sh.C.Srl SC Finance BV Proj.Sierra Portugal VIII – C.Comerc., S.A. SC Mediterraneum Cosmos B.V. Project 4, Srl SC, SGPS, SA Project SC 1 BV SCS Beheer, BV Project SC 2 BV Selfrio,SGPS, S.A. Project Sierra 2 B.V. Selifa – Empreendimentos Imobiliários, S.A. Project Sierra 6 BV Sempre à Mão – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A. Project Sierra 8 BV SERENITAS-SOC.MEDIAÇÃO SEG.LDA Project Sierra 9 BV Serra Shopping – Centro Comercial, S.A. Project Sierra Brazil 1 B.V. Sesagest – Proj.Gestão Imobiliária, S.A. Project Sierra Charagionis 1 S.A. Sete e Meio – Invest. Consultadoria, S.A. Project Sierra Four, SA Sete e Meio Herdades – Inv. Agr. e Tur., S.A. Project Sierra Germany Shop. Center 1 BV Shopping Centre Parque Principado B.V. Project Sierra Germany Shop. Center 2 BV Shopping Penha B.V. Project Sierra Spain 1 B.V. Siaf – Soc.Iniciat.Aprov.Florestais - Energia, S.A. Project Sierra Spain 2 – Centro Comer. S.A. SIAL Participações Ltda Project Sierra Spain 2 B.V. Sierra Asset Management – Gest. Activos, S.A. Project Sierra Spain 3 – Centro Comer. S.A. Sierra Berlin Holding BV Project Sierra Spain 3 B.V. Sierra Central S.A.S Project Sierra Spain 6 B.V. Sierra Charagionis Develop.Sh. Centre S.A. Project Sierra Spain 7 – Centro Comer. S.A. Sierra Charagionis Propert.Management S.A. Project Sierra Spain 7 B.V. Sierra Corporate Services Holland, BV Project Sierra Three Srl Sierra Development Greece, S.A. Project Sierra Two Srl Sierra Developments Germany GmbH Promessa Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A. Sierra Developments Holding B.V. Prosa – Produtos e serviços agrícolas, S.A. Sierra Developments Italy S.r.l. Puravida – Viagens e Turismo, S.A. Sierra Developments Romania, Srl Quorum Corretora de seguros LT Sierra Developments Spain – Prom.C.Com.SL Racionaliz. y Manufact.Florestales, S.A. Sierra Developments, SGPS, S.A. RASO - Viagens e Turismo, S.A. Sierra Enplanta Ltda RASO, SGPS, S.A. Sierra European R.R.E. Assets Hold. B.V. Rio Sul – Centro Comercial, S.A. Sierra GP Limited River Plaza Mall, Srl Sierra Investimentos Brasil Ltda River Plaza, BV Sierra Investments (Holland) 1 B.V.

Project Sierra 7 BV Sempre a Postos – Produtos Alimentares e Utilidades, Lda

Sierra Investments (Holland) 2 B.V. Sonae SGPS, S.A. Sierra Investments Holding B.V. Sonae Sierra Brasil S.A. Sierra Investments SGPS, S.A. Sonae Sierra Brazil B.V. Sierra Italy Holding B.V. Sonae Sierra, SGPS, S.A. Sierra Management Germany GmbH Sonae Tafibra Benelux, BV Sierra Management Greece S.A. Sonae Turismo – SGPS, S.A. Sierra Management Italy S.r.l. Sonae UK, Ltd. Sierra Management Romania, Srl Sonaegest – Soc.Gest.Fundos Investimentos Sierra Management Spain – Gestión C.Com.S.A. SONAEMC - Modelo Continente, SGPS, S.A. Sierra Management, SGPS, S.A. Sondis Imobiliária, S.A. Sierra Portugal, S.A. Sontel BV SII – Soberana Invest. Imobiliários, S.A. Sontur BV SIRS – Sociedade Independente de Radiodifusão Sonora, S.A. Sonvecap BV SISTAVAC, S.A. Sopair, S.A. SKK – Central de Distr., S.A. Sotáqua – Soc. de Empreendimentos Turist SKK SRL Spanboard Products, Ltd SKKFOR – Ser. For. e Desen. de Recursos SPF – Sierra Portugal Real Estate, Sarl Sociedade de Construções do Chile, S.A. Spinarq - Engenharia, Energia e Ambiente, SA Société de Tranchage Isoroy S.A.S. Spinveste – Gestão Imobiliária SGII, S.A. Socijofra – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A. Spinveste – Promoção Imobiliária, S.A. Sociloures – Soc.Imobiliária, S.A. Sport Retalho España – Servicios Gen., S.A. Soconstrução BV Sport Zone – Comércio Art.Desporto, S.A. Sodesa, S.A. Sport Zone – Turquia Soflorin, BV Sport Zone Canárias, SL Soira – Soc.Imobiliária de Ramalde, S.A. Sport Zone España-Com.Art.de Deporte,SA Solinca - Eventos e Catering, SA Spred, SGPS, SA Solinca - Health and Fitness, SA Stinnes Holz GmbH Solinca – Investimentos Turísticos, S.A. Tableros Tradema, S.L. Solinfitness – Club Malaga, S.L. Tafiber,Tableros de Fibras Ibéricas, SL Solingen Shopping Center GmbH Tafibra Polska Sp.z.o.o. Soltroia – Imob.de Urb.Turismo de Tróia, S.A. Tafibra South Africa Somit Imobiliária Tafibra Suisse, SA SONAE - Specialized Retail, SGPS, SA Tafisa – Tableros de Fibras, S.A. Sonae Capital Brasil, Lda Tafisa Canadá Societé en Commandite Sonae Capital,SGPS, S.A. Tafisa France, S.A. Sonae Center II S.A. Tafisa UK, Ltd Sonae Center Serviços, S.A. Taiber,Tableros Aglomerados Ibéricos, SL Sonae Ind., Prod. e Com.Deriv.Madeira, S.A. Tarkett Agepan Laminate Flooring SCS Sonae Indústria – SGPS, S.A. Tecmasa Reciclados de Andalucia, SL Sonae Industria de Revestimentos, S.A. Terra Nossa Corretora de Seguros Ltda Sonae Indústria Manag. Serv, SA Têxtil do Marco, S.A. Sonae Investimentos, SGPS, SA Tlantic Portugal – Sist. de Informação, S.A. Sonae Novobord (PTY) Ltd Tlantic Sistemas de Informação Ltdª Sonae RE, S.A. Todos os Dias – Com.Ret.Expl.C.Comer., S.A.

Sonae Retalho Espana – Servicios Gen., S.A. Tool Gmbh

Torre Ocidente Imobiliária, S.A. Vistas do Freixo, SA
Torre São Gabriel – Imobiliária, S.A. Vuelta Omega, S.L.
TP – Sociedade Térmica, S.A. Weiterstadt Shopping BV
Troia Market, S.A. World Trade Center Porto, S.A.
Tróia Natura, S.A. Worten – Equipamento para o Lar, S.A.
Troiaresort – Investimentos Turísticos, S.A. Worten Canárias, SL
Troiaverde – Expl.Hoteleira Imob., S.A. Worten España, S.A.
Tulipamar – Expl.Hoteleira Imob., S.A. ZIPPY - Comércio e Distribuição, SA
Unishopping Administradora Ltda. ZIPPY - Comercio y Distribución, S.A.
Unishopping Consultoria Imob. Ltda. Zippy Turquia
Urbisedas – Imobiliária das Sedas, S.A. Zubiarte Inversiones Inmobiliarias, S.A.
Valecenter Srl ZYEVOLUTION-Invest.Desenv.,SA.
Valor N, S.A.
Vastgoed One – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Vastgoed Sun – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
Via Catarina – Centro Comercial, S.A.
Viajens y Turismo de Geotur España, S.L.
FT Group Companies
France Telecom, S.A. Atlas Services Belgium, S.A.

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