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Tele2 Interim / Quarterly Report 2010

Apr 21, 2010

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Tele2 Q1 2010

Interim Report January-March 2010

Highlights

Highest ever EBITDA contribution from market area Russia

■ In Q1 2010, Tele2 Russia added 949,000 (220,000) customers. During the quarter EBITDA amounted to SEK 719 (538) million, with better than expected contribution from both new regions and mature regions

Continued revenue growth in market area Nordic

■ Mobile revenue in market area Nordic grew by 3 percent, led by Tele2 Sweden's push into the postpaid segment

Stable cashflow contribution from market area Central Europe & Eurasia

■ Through tight control of operational and capital expenditures, market area Central Europe & Eurasia was able to tackle a poor economic climate and maintain cashflow contribution to the group

Further success in the corporate segment for market area Western Europe

■ The market area Western Europe was once again successful in extending existing accounts and in acquiring new accounts in Q1 2010. As a result, EBITDA increased to SEK 611 (594) million in the quarter

Q1
SEK million 2010 2009 %
Net Sales 9,535 9,828 -3
EBITDA 2,358 2,244 5
EBIT excluding one-off items 1,549 1,351 15
EBIT 1,546 1,347 15
Net Profit/Loss 1,249 474 164
Earnings per share, after dilution (SEK) 2.82 1.05 169

The figures presented in this report correspond to Q1 2010 and continued operations unless otherwise stated. The figures shown in parentheses correspond to the comparable periods in 2009.

Taking it to the next level. Together.

At Tele2 we are proud but never satisfied, and our Q1 2010 interim results are proof that hard work pays off. EBITDA grew by 5 percent to SEK 2,358 million, resulting in a strong margin of 25 percent.

Mobility is at the core of Tele2's business model and will take our operations to the next level. We will focus on defending voice revenues while defining new business models to drive further growth in a maturing market. To gain the loyalty of our customers, we will also ensure that our services are intuitive and exciting. Indeed, an important part of offering the Best Deal consists in offering services that are easy to understand, easy to buy and easy to use.

Another major priority for Tele2 is to respond to the fast-rising demand for bandwidth. This is why we are pushing hard to build out 4G in Sweden during the year - and we will see to it that we leverage what we have learnt there in our other important markets.

The development of our corporate business remains one of our focus areas in 2010, as there is a significant potential for further profitable growth in this segment. We will introduce business-tobusiness services in more Tele2 countries. At the same time, we will work on getting more economies of scale from existing assets and skills in markets where we already have a presence in the corporate segment.

In terms of geographical presence, we will continue to carefully explore new opportunities in Russia and the CIS. We aim to maintain a healthy balance between growth regions and more mature markets.

Russia

Our Russian operations have carried on their successful roll-out in new regions and all licences received in 2007 have now been commercially launched. This marks a very important milestone and we now aim to rapidly increase our market share in the new regions whilst targeting to reach operational break-even within two years of commercial launch.

Nordic

We continued to do well in the Swedish postpaid segment and we still aim to increase our market share. More importantly, Q1 2010 showed stabilizing ARPU profile in the consumer postpaid segment, which to me is an early sign of a market recovery.

Central Europe & Eurasia

The situation in the Baltic region continues to be tough and recovery is still expected to be very slow. Our focus is to maintain cash flow contribution and further exploit opportunities in the corporate segment. Croatia is developing according to plan and we are firm in our belief that we will be able to reach EBITDA break-even in the 2H 2010. Lastly, we would like to welcome our latest member of the Tele2 Group – Tele2 in Kazakhstan, currently operating under the brand NEO.

Western Europe

The market area once again proved that it can generate sustainable and profitable growth by further optimizing its structure and sales processes. To maintain high performance, it is important that we further differentiate our strategy and improve commercial quality at all levels. There shall be no reason not to choose Tele2.

Going forward the strategy is simple – Tele2 always offers the best deal.

Lars Nilsson

CFO & Interim President and CEO, Tele2 AB

Financial Overview

Tele2's financial performance is a function of a continued focus on developing mobile services on our own infrastructure, complemented in some countries by fixed broadband services and business-tobusiness offerings. Mobile sales, which continued to grow compared to the same period last year, and a greater focus on mobile services on own infrastructure have further improved our EBITDA margin. The decline in the fixed telephony customer base is expected to persist. The company will focus on maximizing the return from fixed-line operations.

Net customer intake amounted to 811,000 (5,000) in Q1 2010. Including the acquisition of NEO in Kazakhstan, the net customer intake amounted to 1,076,000. The customer intake in mobile services almost tripled to 972,000 (264,000), of which 33,000 (22,000) were mobile internet users. This result was mainly driven by a solid performance in Tele2 Russia. During the period, Tele2 Russia's customer base grew by 949,000 (220,000) customers, of which 683,000 (84,000) were derived from new operations. Fixed broadband customer intake amounted to 9,000 (-4,000) customers in Q1 2010, thanks to a good intake in Sweden and the Netherlands. As expected, the number of fixed telephony customers decreased during the quarter. However the churn rate in the fixed telephony customer base improved in the quarter. In Q1 2010, the total customer base increased to 27,655,000 (24,023,000) driven by continued success in mobile services and the inclusion of the customer base of Tele2 in Kazakhstan following the closure of the transaction in the quarter.

Net sales in Q1 2010 amounted to SEK 9,535 (9,828) million, a decrease of -3 percent. The revenue development was mainly a result of negative sales development in fixed telephony together with the divestment of Tele2 Norway's fixed broadband operations in Q2 2009.

EBITDA in Q1 2010 amounted to SEK 2,358 (2,244) million, equivalent to an EBITDA margin of 25 (23) percent. The EBITDA development was positively affected by strong operational development in fixed broadband services and was to some extent hampered by an increased push in mobile marketing spend with an emphasis on the roll-out of new regions in Russia.

EBIT in Q1 2010 amounted to SEK 1,549 (1,351) million excluding one-off items of SEK -3 (-4) million1). Including one-off items, EBIT amounted to SEK 1,546 (1,347) million.

Profit/loss before tax amounted to SEK 1,588 (755) million.

Net profit/loss amounted to SEK 1,249 (474) million. Reported tax for Q1 2010 amounted to SEK -339 (-281) million affected by one-off items amounting to SEK 0 (-196) million2). Tax payment affecting cash flow amounted to SEK -233 (-456) million.

Cash flow after Capex amounted to SEK 1,683 (682) million. CAPEX amounted to SEK 582 (1,168) million, due to a temporary delay in investments in Tele2 Russia.

Net debt amounted to SEK 3,203 (4,433) million on March 31, 2010, or 0.34 times full-year 2009 EBITDA. Including guarantees to joint ventures, the net debt to full-year 2009 EBITDA amounted to 0.53 times. Tele2's available liquidity amounted to SEK 13,188 (10,147) million.

Financial Guidance

Tele2's objective is to have a healthy balance between growth regions and more mature markets, and to be established in Europe and Eurasia. The company will secure licenses through strong local connections within the business and political arenas in all its markets. Tele2's core markets will be characterized by:

  • • An established Best Deal position
  • • The capability to reach a Top 2 position, in terms of customer market share, in an individual country or region
  • • A mobile operation based on own infrastructure should reach at least 35 percent EBITDA margin
  • • All operations in the group should reach at least 20 percentreturn on capital employed (ROCE)

Tele2 Group forward looking statement

The following points should be considered when estimating 2010 for the group:

  • • Tele2 forecasts a corporate tax rate of approximately 22 (earlier 20) percent excluding one-off items. The tax payment will affect cash flow by approximately SEK 800 (earlier 700) million due to better than expected operational performance in Tele2 Russia.
  • • Tele2 forecasts a CAPEXlevel in the range of SEK4,600–4,800 million.

Tele2 Sweden forward looking statement

The following assumptions should be taken into account when estimating the Swedish mobile operations in 2010:

• Tele2 will continue to target the postpaid segmentresulting in a full year EBITDA margin in the range of 33-35 percent depending on customer intake.

Tele2 Russia forward looking statement

Tele2 has GSM licenses in 37 regions in Russia covering approximately 61 million inhabitants. The Russian operations have been divided into 17 old regions and 20 new regions. The following assumptions should be taken into account when estimating the operational performance of the total operations in Russia 2010-2011:

  • • Subscriber base should be able to reach 19-20 (earlier 18–19) million by YE 2011.
  • • Accumulated ARPU growth should amount to 5 percent in local currency.

  • • EBITDA margin in the old regions should stabilize at 45 percent (earlier evolve in the range of 40-45 percent). EBITDA contribution in 2010 from new regions should be in the range of SEK -600 to -800 million (earlier SEK -700 to -900 million). The new regions' EBITDA margin should break even 2 years from commercial launch. Tele2 Russia's total EBITDA margin should evolve in the range of 27-32 (earlier 25-30) percent.

  • • Accumulated Capex in Russia should be in the range of SEK4,500– 5,000 million by YE 2011.

Tele2 Croatia forward looking statement

The following assumptions should be taken into account when estimating the Croatian mobile operations in 2010:

• Tele2 Croatia will reach EBITDA break-even by 2H 2010

Shareholder remuneration

Tele2's intention over the medium term is to pay a progressive ordinary dividend to its shareholders. The Board of Tele2 AB has decided to recommend an increase of the ordinary dividend of 10 percent to SEK 3.85 (3.50) per share in respect of the financial year 2009 to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 17 May 2010. The board has also decided to recommend an extraordinary dividend of SEK 2.00 (1.50) per share related to divestments made during the year.

Balance sheet

Tele2's longer term financial leverage, defined as net debt /EBITDA ratio, should be in line with the industry and the markets in which it operates and reflect the status of its operations, future strategic opportunities and contingent liabilities.

SEK million Q1 2010 Q1 2009 FY 2009
Mobile1)
Net customer intake (thousands) 972 264 3,139
Net sales 6,183 5,853 24,619
EBITDA 1,689 1,515 6,605
EBIT 1,260 1,154 4,887
CAPEX 247 841 3,119
Fixed broadband1)
Net customer intake (thousands) 9 -4 -11
Net sales 1,548 1,804 6,691
EBITDA 282 241 1,055
EBIT 17 -154 -370
CAPEX 152 185 661
Fixed telephony1)
Net customer intake (thousands) -170 -255 -801
Net sales 1,314 1,611 5,986
EBITDA 372 422 1,590
EBIT 319 357 1,332
CAPEX 25 18 82
Total
Net customer intake (thousands) 811 5 2,327
Net sales2) 9,535 9,828 39,474
EBITDA 2,358 2,244 9,394
EBIT3) 1,546 1,347 5,736
CAPEX 582 1,168 4,439
EBT 1,588 755 5,236
Net profit/loss 1,249 474 4,755
Cash flow from operating activities 2,291 1,831 9,118
Cash flow after CAPEX 1,683 682 4,778

1) Less one-off items (see section EBIT on page 20) 2) Including one-off items (see Note 2)

3) Total EBIT includes result from sale of operations, impairment and other one-off items stated under the segment reporting section of EBIT (see page 20)

Significant events in the quarter

  • Tele2 completed the acquisition of a majority share in mobile operator NEO in Kazakhstan for SEK 545 million (see Note 7)
  • Tele2 acquired minority stake in its Russian mobile operation in Rostov for SEK 368 million (see Note 7)
  • Tele 2 Sweden started to build out next generation infrastructure (referred to as 4G)
  • Change of revenue recognition calculation for mobile Sweden (see Note 10) and internal sale between mobile and fixed access networks (see Note 9)
  • Tele2's CEO, Harri Koponen, left the company (see Note 2)

Significant subsequent events

  • Tele2's Nomination Committee announced a proposal for the Board of Directors for Tele2
  • The Nomination Committee proposed the election of Mike Parton as Chairman of the Board of Directors succeeding Vigo Carlund

Overview by region

Nordic

The Nordic market area is a strong cash-flow generator to the Tele2 organization and also the test bed for new services.

Sweden

Mobile: In Q1 2010, net sales grew by 3 percent to SEK 1,919 (1,867) million mainly due to a higher net customer intake in the consumer postpaid segment adding 29,000 (48,000) new customers, of which 15,000 (15,000) were mobile internet users. Tele2 Sweden continued to push for high ARPU customers within the postpaid segment, which resulted in an increasing share of net customers with monthly instalment plans. Within the total postpaid voice consumer segment 26 (21) percent of the customer base had monthly instalment plans in Q1 2010. During the quarter, Tele2 Sweden changed the accounting treatment for handsets sold with monthly instalments. As a result, both costs for handsets and revenue from instalments payments should be taken upfront (see Note 10).

In Q1 2010, the total mobile internet customer base amounted to 299,000 (185,000). The total net intake amounted to 25,000 (15,000). During the quarter Tele2 Sweden showed a stable EBITDA contribution with SEK 664 (648) million due to improved revenue and decreased sales costs. The profitability within the prepaid voice segment was maintained during the quarter at 50 (51) percent, thanks to a good ARPU development.

In the business segment, Tele2 Sweden reported stable growth and continued to win several major contracts especially with the product Communication as a service. In the consumer segment, Tele2/ Comviq was recognized as the most appreciated operator brand among young people.

The mobile operations in Sweden reported a blended ARPU1) of SEK 179 (185). ARPU for mobile internet1) increased in the quarter to SEK 135 (88). MoU per customer, excluding mobile internet, increased to 241 (222) in Q1 2010.

Costs associated with SUNAB joint venture amounted to SEK -122 (-110) million in Q1 2010. During the quarter, Tele2 Sweden's joint venture company Net4Mobility started the build out of what will be Sweden's most extensive 4G, network and at the same time performed an upgrade of the 2G network.

Fixed Broadband: In Q1 2010, Tele2 Sweden had a high pace of ADSL and LAN sales resulting in improved revenue. Tele2 Sweden has a clear price position in the fixed broadband market and has focused on cross selling products to existing customers.

Profitability in the fixed broadband segment declined in Q1 2010, reaching an EBITDA margin of 4 (8) percent, due to an improved net customer intake.

Fixed Telephony: The scope of the fixed telephony market is slowly decreasing. Sales activities are focused on increasing the number of products per customer, e.g. by bundling fixed telephony with broadband services.

In the quarter, Tele2 Sweden saw a continued demand from customers in low tariff fixed price plans and VoIP subscriptions. The fixed telephony segment showed a stable revenue and profitability development in the quarter.

Norway

Mobile: Tele2 Norway reported revenue of SEK 659 (636) million, a growth of 4 percent, and an EBITDA contribution of SEK 39 (25) million. The improvement was achieved despite the fact that the termination rate has been lowered by the authorities from NOK 1.15 to NOK 1.00 from February 2009.

The net intake amounted to 4 (-4) in Q1 2010. EBITDA improvement was reached through cost reductions, an increased share of high ARPU customers and lower churn.

During the quarter Mobile Norway, Tele2 Norway's joint venture with Network Norway, has for the first time incurred a cost for unused capacity from Mobile Norway. The cost was included as direct cost in Tele2 Norway, negatively affecting EBITDA with SEK -11 million in the quarter.

The EBIT result was negatively impacted by Tele2 Norway's share of the result from the Mobile Norway joint venture of SEK -2 (-16) million in Q1 2010.

Tele2 Norway kept delivering on the Best Deal strategy focusing on strengthening price position and increased quality perception. In order to gain market share, Tele2 Norway started selling prepaid subscriptions in physical sales channels in Q1 2010. The fierce competition in the postpaid segment persisted during the quarter. However, Tele2 continued the push for a higher market share through price leading offers. The business segment progressed positively with a net intake during the quarter.

Fixed Telephony: Tele2 Norway was able to deliver stable revenue and profitability, resulting in an EBITDA contribution of SEK 18 (14) million in Q1 2010. This was achieved through intensified efforts to bring costs down and keep improving the quality of the overall customer base.

Russia

The Russian operation is Tele2's most important growth engine. The company has GSM licenses in 37 with approximately 61 million inhabitants.

Mobile: Tele2 Russia successfully executed on its strategy to have a balanced approach to rolling-out new regions while improving profitability in the more mature regions. The market's response has been in line with or even better than expected compared to the business plan. The customer base of the new regions grew by 683,000 (84,000) customers.

Tele2 Russia reported an overall solid customer intake and added 949,000 (220,000) new users in the quarter. The total customer base amounted to 15,400,000 (10,642,000). The turnover of the total customer base improved both sequentially and annually, partly driven by the introduction of a new commission structure to the retail channels, improving the quality of the customer intake. During the quarter, Tele2 Russia broadened the cooperation with the Post of Russia to include several new cities.

Despite an impact from customer base growth in new regions with lower initial service usage, MoU for the total operations increased by 8 percent compared to Q1 2009, amounting to 220 (204). ARPU amounted to SEK 50 (48) or RUB 206 (195), despite a strong customer intake in new regions. The general pricing environment remained highly competitive throughout the Tele2 Russia footprint.

Supported by customer growth, Tele2 Russia carried on demonstrating good financial performance in the quarter. Revenue grew by 32 percent in Q1 2010 compared to the same period last year. The EBITDA margin development was robust, driven by strong operational performance in the more mature regions, as the company focused more on customer retention measures and stimulated usage rather than on market share growth. EBITDA in the mature regions amounted to SEK 886 (601) million, equivalent to a margin of 45 (36) percent. EBITDA in the new regions amounted to SEK -167 (-63) million.

Tele2 Russia will continue to look for possibilities to carefully expand its operations through new licenses as well as complementary acquisitions which fit with its corporate culture.

Central Europe and eurasia

Tele2's Baltic operations will remain focused on creating a strong operational platform it can leverage on once economic stability is reestablished in the region. Tele2's Croatian operation is a strong challenger as it offers the Best Deal in both voice services and mobile internet.

Estonia

Mobile: The economic climate remained relatively challenging in Q1 2010. There was no clear recovery in consumer confidence and price pressure remained in all customer segments, particularly in the corporate segment. However, through enhanced efficiency measures of both operational and capital expenditures, Tele2 Estonia was able to improve its cash flow contribution during the period.

In this difficult environment, Tele2 Estonia improved its price position by launching new price-leading tariff plans on the market, both for mobile voice and mobile internet services. By offering the Best Deal, Tele2 Estonia's net intake grew in Q1 2010.

By the end of Q1 2010, Tele2 Estonia's 3.5G network covered all major cities, in total more than 70 percent of the population. During the quarter, interest in mobile services in the Estonian market increased.

According to a brand survey carried out February 2010, the Tele2 brand was named most-liked brand among Estonian people in the telecommunication, finance and infrastructure sectors.

Lithuania

Mobile: Tele2 Lithuania managed to benefit from a sustained price leadership position, supported by effective sales and marketing campaigns. During Q1 2010, Tele2 Lithuania experienced good operational development and kept gaining market shares in both the postpaid consumer and corporate segments, confirming its position as market leader.

Tough price competition affected ARPU negatively during Q1 2010, leading to decreasing revenue. Nevertheless, Tele2 was able to successfully increase profitability by managing to keep reducing acquisition costs. Profitability was also positively influenced by a significantly higher customer base. Through a reduction of capital expenditures, cash flow contribution improved in the quarter.

Tele2 Lithuania will continue to focus on growing its market share in the corporate segment, to benefit from general price sensitivity among private companies and state-owned organizations. It will also start sales of mobile internet products, since Tele2 has already built a 3G network which fully corresponds to the market standard.

Latvia

Mobile: As a result of a tough economic environment combined with aggressive price competition, the competitive landscape in the mobile sector remained challenging in all customer segments, leading to a continuation of price pressure in both mobile voice and mobile data.

The uptake of mobile internet products had good traction during the quarter and there were early signs of improved demand for the service. Tele2 Latvia will position itself as the best deal provider in this area in order to build market share in the new business segment.

The postpaid segment continued to suffer as a consequence of the

deteriorating economic context but it is showing signs of recovery. Through scrutinizing capital expenditures, Tele2 Latvia improved cash flow contribution.

Tele2 Latvia will continue activities to expand market share in the corporate segment, including state owned companies.

Croatia

Mobile: Tele2 Croatia experienced a strong customer intake in the postpaid voice and mobile internet segments during Q1 2010. As a consequence of the changed principle for calculating the number of active customers in Q2 2009 (see Note 8), the total net intake in the quarter was lower compared to the same period last year.

Competitive pressure remained high in the quarter, but Tele2 Croatia maintained its price leading position. Tele2 Croatia will continue to exploit increased price sensitivity in the market and aims to double its market share in the medium term.

Tele2 Croatia will carry on laying emphasis on profitability in order to reach EBITDA break-even by 2H 2010.

Western Europe

Tele2's operations in Western Europe are the gold standard for the Group in Business to Business services and consumer fixed broadband.

The Netherlands

Mobile: During Q1 2010, Tele2 Netherlands launched several new campaigns with innovative postpaid propositions, which halted the declining trend and led to a net increase in the postpaid customer base. Especially the "BIG DEAL' campaign, in which Tele2 Netherlands offers a high-end handset with a competitive postpaid subscription, proved to be successful. As Tele2 Netherlands continues to focus on high value postpaid subscriptions, the prepaid base and associated revenues showed a decline during the quarter. The focus on postpaid subscriptions resulted in an increase of margins in the mobile segment.

Fixed Broadband: The Dutch fixed broadband market continued to experience increased competition from cable operators that offer bundled products with high-speed internet access based on the latest Docsis 3.0 technology. The Dutch fixed broadband market is also becoming an increasingly saturated market with one of the highest broadband penetrations in Europe. During Q1 2010, Tele2 Netherlands was nonetheless able to materialize on the increased demand for its multi play offerings by increasing the intake of its new multiplay offer based on HD TV.

In the corporate segment, Tele2 Netherlands was again successful in prolonging existing accounts and in acquiring new accounts (such as Schiphol Telematics). During Q1 2010, Tele2 Netherlands also launched its (data) connect portfolio on ADSL2+.

During the quarter, the company further benefited from improvements in the regulatory environment, such as the decision on the Wholesale Price Cap II (WPC II) as imposed by the regulator, which provided relief on copper line rental fees and certain fees relating to fixed voice propositions.

Fixed Telephony: The fixed (resell) telephony market continued to decline in favour of bundled (dual play) offers. Tele2 Netherlands increased its efforts to up-and cross-sell its fixed telephony base towards its own bundled offerings. The company also continued to retain its CPS customer base with its wholesale line rental product (WLR).

Germany

Fixed Broadband: The German market showed signs of market saturation and industry consolidation started in the quarter. Mainly the cable operators as well as the incumbent continued to use promotional pricing as an important marketing tool. Tele2 Germany maintained its strategy of focusing on profitability rather than on market share.

Fixed Telephony: Tele2 Germany is the largest CPS (Carrier Pre-Select) provider in the market. As a result of the company's emphasis on retention activities and customer base management, the customer base developed better than planned. The EBITDA margin for fixed line was of 36 (38) percent in Q1 2010. Price competition in the segment was relatively low as most operators concentrated their marketing initiatives on fixed broadband services.

Austria

Fixed Broadband: Bundled product offers and strong competition during the quarter affected the fixed broadband market in Austria negatively. Consumers continued to be heavily influenced by promotional offerings when making purchase decisions. Hence, Tele2 Austria maintained its focus on customer base management. Business and carrier segments developed according to plan and Tele2 Austria still remained the only full-service alternative to the incumbent in the business segment with a broad and flexible product range.

Fixed Telephony: Tele2 Austria remained the largest CPS provider and stabilized churn during the quarter due to effective retention activities. As a result Q1 2010 showed a significant cash flow improvement from the residential segment.

In the business segment Tele2 Austria continued with active sales and solution business strategy.

Other Items

Risks and uncertainty factors

Tele2's operations are affected by a number of external factors. The risk factors considered to be most significant to Tele2's future development are operating risks such as the availability of frequencies and other telecom licenses, operations in Russia, network sharing with other parties, integration of new business models, changes in regulatory legislation, legal proceedings, economic climate and financial risks such as currency risk, interest risk, liquidity risk and credit risk. In addition to the risks described in Tele2's annual report for 2009 (see Directors' report and Note 2 of the report for a detailed description of Tele2's risk exposure and risk management), no additional significant risks are estimated to have developed.

Company disclosure

Dividend

The Board of Tele2 AB has decided to recommend an increase of the ordinary dividend of 10 percent to SEK 3.85 (3.50) per share in respect of the financial year 2009 to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in May 2010. The board has also decided to recommend an extraordinary dividend of SEK 2.00 (1.50) per share related to divestments made during the year.

Tele2 AB (publ) Annual General Meeting 2010

The 2010 Annual General Meeting will be held on 17 May 2010 at 1 p.m. CET at Hotel Rival in Stockholm.

Shareholders who wish to participate in the Annual General Meeting shall have their names entered in the register of shareholders maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB on 10 May 2010, and notify the Company of their intention to participate by no later than 1.00 p.m. on 10 May 2010. The notification can be made on the Company's website, www.tele2.com, by telephone +46-771 246 400 or in writing to the Company.

Other

Tele2 will release the financial and operating results for the period ending June 30, 2010 on July 21, 2010.

Stockholm, April 21, 2010

Tele2 AB

Lars Nilsson CFO/Interim President and CEO

Report Review

The financial and operating results for this interim report have not been subject to specific review by the company's auditors.

Result Meeting

Tele2 will host a conference call, with an

interactive presentation, for the global financial community at 10.00 am CET (09.00 am UK time/04.00 am NY time) on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. The conference call will be held in English and also available as audiocast on Tele2's website, www.tele2.com.

Dial-in information

To ensure that you are connected to the conference call, please dial in a few minutes before the start of the conference call to register your attendance.

Dial-in numbers:

Sweden: +46 (0)8 505 598 53 UK: +44 (0) 203 043 24 36 US: +1 866 458 40 87

You will also be in a position to listen to the conference call afterwards. Replay number will be available 10 days following the conference call: Sweden: +46 (0)8 506 269 49 Passcode: 242097 #

Contacts

Lars Nilsson CFO/Interim President & CEO Telephone: + 46 (0)8 5620 0060

Lars Torstensson

Investor Relations Telephone: + 46 (0)8 5620 0042

Tele2 AB

Company registration nr: 556410-8917 Skeppsbron 18 P.O. Box 2094 SE-103 13 Stockholm Sweden Tel + 46 (0)8 5620 0060 www.tele2.com

Visit our website: www.tele2.com

Appendices

Income statement Comprehensive income Change in shareholders' equity Balance sheet Cash flow statement Number of customers Net sales Internal sales EBITDA EBIT CAPEX Key ratios Parent company Notes

TELE2 IS ONE OF EUROPE 'S LEADING TELECOM OPERATORS, ALWAYS PROVIDING THE BEST DEAL. We have 28 million customers in 11 countries. Tele2 offers mobile services, fixed broadband and telephony, data network services, cable TV and content services. Ever since Jan Stenbeck founded the company in 1993, it has been a tough challenger to the former government monopolies and other established providers. Tele2 has been listed on the NASDAQ OMXStockholm since 1996. In 2009, we had net sales of SEK39.5 billion and reported an operating profit (EBITDA) of SEK 9.4 billion.

Income statement

SEK million Note 2010
Jan 1-Mar 31
2009
Jan 1-Mar 31
2009
Full year
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Net sales 1 9,535 9,828 39,474
Operating expenses 2 -8,007 -8,512 -33,720
Result from shares in associated companies and joint ventures 14 -18 -98
Other operating income 42 148 422
Other operating expenses -38 -99 -342
Operating profit/loss, EBIT 1,546 1,347 5,736
Net interest expenses 1 -77 -139 -358
Exchange rate differences, external -11 -166 3
Exchange rate differences, intragroup 132 -267 -80
Other financial items -2 -20 -65
Profit/loss after financial items, EBT 1,588 755 5,236
Tax on profit/loss 3 -339 -281 -481
NET PROFIT/LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 1,249 474 4,755
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Net profit/loss from discontinued operations 19 197 -46
NET PROFIT/LOSS 1,268 671 4,709
ATTRIBUTABLE TO
Equity holders of the parent company 1,265 663 4,673
Minority interest 3 8 36
NET PROFIT/LOSS 1,268 671 4,709
Earnings per share (SEK) 2.87 1.51 10.61
Earnings per share, after dilution (SEK) 2.86 1.50 10.59
FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Earnings per share (SEK) 2.83 1.06 10.72
Earnings per share, after dilution (SEK) 2.82 1.05 10.70
Number of outstanding shares, basic 4 440,401,339 440,351,339 440,381,339
Number of shares in own custody 4 5,798,000 9,448,000 5,798,000
Number of shares, weighted average 4 440,396,672 440,351,339 440,355,339
Number of shares after dilution 4 441,536,323 440,954,611 441,506,048
Number of shares after dilution, weighted average 4 441,606,093 440,959,944 441,272,717

Comprehensive income

2010 2009 2009
SEK million Jan 1-Mar 31 Jan 1-Mar 31 Full year
Net profit/loss 1,268 671 4,709
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Exchange rate differences -821 -122 -1,370
Exchange rate differences, tax effect -587 23 -565
Reversed cumulative exchange rate differences from divested companies - -1 -138
Withholding tax - - -19
Cash flow hedges -7 -9 -6
Cash flow hedges, tax effect 2 1 -
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax -1,413 -108 -2,098
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD -145 563 2,611
ATTRIBUTABLE TO
Equity holders of the parent company -148 558 2,579
Minority interest 3 5 32
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD -145 563 2,611

Change in shareholders' equity

Mar 31, 2010 Mar 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2009
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minority
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holders'
equity
equity
holders of
the parent
company
minority
interests
Total
share
holders'
equity
Shareholders' equity, January 1 28,402 63 28,465 28,151 50 28,201 28,151 50 28,201
Effect of restatement 10 358 - 358 204 - 204 204 - 204
Adjusted shareholders' equity,
January 1
28,760 63 28,823 28,355 50 28,405 28,355 50 28,405
Costs for stock options 4 6 - 6 5 - 5 25 - 25
New share issues 4 2 - 2 - - - 4 - 4
Repurchase of own shares 4 - - - - - - -1 - -1
Dividends 4 - - - - - - -2,202 -4 -2,206
Purchase of minority -306 -63 -369 - - - - -15 -15
Comprehensive income
for the period
-148 3 -145 558 5 563 2,579 32 2,611
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY,
END OF PERIOD
28,314 3 28,317 28,918 55 28,973 28,760 63 28,823

Balance sheet

SEK million Note Mar 31, 2010 Mar 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2009
ASSETS
FIXED ASSETS
Goodwill 7 10,541 11,460 10,179
Other intangible assets 3,211 2,053 2,234
Intangible assets 13,752 13,513 12,413
Tangible assets 15,757 15,573 15,344
Financial assets 662 434 596
Deferred tax assets 3 3,580 4,846 4,502
FIXED ASSETS 33,751 34,366 32,855
CURRENT ASSETS
Materials and supplies 167 316 201
Current receivables 6,299 8,065 6,255
Short-term investments 108 2,949 114
Cash and cash equivalents 993 792 1,312
CURRENT ASSETS 7,567 12,122 7,882
ASSETS 41,318 46,488 40,737
Equity and
liabi
lities
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Attributable to equity holders of the parent company 28,314 28,918 28,760
Minority interests 3 55 63
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 28,317 28,973 28,823
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Interest-bearing liabilities 3,810 4,899 3,188
Non-interest-bearing liabilities 922 734 731
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 4,732 5,633 3,919
SHORT-TERM LIABILITIES
Interest-bearing liabilities 523 3,509 443
Non-interest-bearing liabilities 7,746 8,373 7,552
SHORT-TERM LIABILITIES 8,269 11,882 7,995
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 41,318 46,488 40,737

Cash flow statement*

2010 2009 2009 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2008
SEK million Note Jan 1-Mar 31 Jan 1-Mar 31 Full year Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash flow from operations, less paid taxes 2,341 1,923 9,079 2,341 2,560 2,499 2,097 1,923 1,973
Taxes paid 3 -233 -456 -883 -233 -205 -98 -124 -456 -120
Changes in working capital 1 183 364 922 183 346 186 26 364 84
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2,291 1,831 9,118 2,291 2,701 2,587 1,999 1,831 1,937
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditure in intangible
and tangible assets, CAPEX -608 -1,149 -4,340 -608 -1,048 -1,065 -1,078 -1,149 -1,233
Cash flow after CAPEX 1,683 682 4,778 1,683 1,653 1,522 921 682 704
Acquisition of shares and participations 7 -810 -59 -845 -810 -167 -302 -317 -59 -141
Sale of shares and participations 7 -9 -38 848 -9 511 94 281 -38 247
Changes of short-term investments etc - 362 3,383 - -16 103 2,934 362 5
Cash flow from investing activities -1,427 -884 -954 -1,427 -720 -1,170 1,820 -884 -1,122
CASH FLOW AFTER INVESTING ACTIVITIES 864 947 8,164 864 1,981 1,417 3,819 947 815
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Change of loans, net -1,167 -1,484 -5,872 -1,167 -1,332 -1,564 -1,492 -1,484 -831
Dividends 4 - - -2,202 - - - -2,202 - -
New share issues 4 2 - 4 2 3 1 - - -
Repurchase of own shares 4 - - -1 - - -1 - - -
Dividend to minority - - -4 - - -3 -1 - -
Cash flow from financing activities -1,165 -1,484 -8,075 -1,165 -1,329 -1,567 -3,695 -1,484 -831
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS -301 -537 89 -301 652 -150 124 -537 -16
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,312 1,250 1,250 1,312 683 1,021 792 1,250 1,327
Exchange rate differences in cash -18 79 -27 -18 -23 -188 105 79 -61
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
AT END OF THE PERIOD
993 792 1,312 993 1,312 683 1,021 792 1,250

* including discontinued operations (Note 7)

Number of customers

Number of customers Net intake
2010 2009
by thousands Note 2010
Mar 31
2009
Mar 31
Jan 1-
Mar 31
Jan 1-
Mar 31
2009
Full year
2010
Q1
2009
Q4
2009
Q3
2009
Q2
2009
Q1
2008
Q4
Sweden
Mobile 8 3,378 3,380 15 22 205 15 20 107 56 22 28
Fixed broadband 456 439 12 6 11 12 1 7 -3 6 3
Fixed telephony 705 796 -41 -21 -71 -41 -17 -17 -16 -21 -33
4,539 4,615 -14 7 145 -14 4 97 37 7 -2
Norway
Mobile 8 470 456 4 -4 8 4 3 7 2 -4 19
Fixed broadband - 87 - -4 -7 - - - -3 -4 -7
Fixed telephony 116 127 -4 -6 -13 -4 - -4 -3 -6 -4
586 670 - -14 -12 - 3 3 -4 -14 8
Russia
Mobile 8 15,400 10,642 949 220 2,947 949 1,149 1,100 478 220 484
15,400 10,642 949 220 2,947 949 1,149 1,100 478 220 484
Estonia
Mobile 8 458 489 11 -13 -23 11 -12 3 -1 -13 -1
Fixed telephony 13 16 - - -3 - -1 -1 -1 - -1
471 505 11 -13 -26 11 -13 2 -2 -13 -2
Lithuania
Mobile 8 1,610 1,916 2 -8 -65 2 -60 22 -19 -8 12
Fixed broadband 44 42 - 1 3 - 1 1 - 1 1
Fixed telephony 3 4 - - -1 - - -1 - - -1
1,657 1,962 2 -7 -63 2 -59 22 -19 -7 12
Latvia
Mobile 8 1,039 1,083 -19 -23 -36 -19 -19 5 1 -23 -25
Fixed telephony 1 2 - - -1 - - -1 - - -1
1,040 1,085 -19 -23 -37 -19 -19 4 1 -23 -26
Croatia
Mobile 8 624 765 26 62 122 26 -18 70 8 62 76
624 765 26 62 122 26 -18 70 8 62 76
Kazakhstan
Mobile 7 265 - - - - - - - - - -
265 - - - - - - - - - -
Netherlands
Mobile 8 383 466 -16 8 -19 -16 -18 -8 -1 8 -19
Fixed broadband 431 382 13 14 50 13 8 15 13 14 19
Fixed telephony 289 362 -18 -27 -82 -18 -17 -20 -18 -27 -23
1,103 1,210 -21 -5 -51 -21 -27 -13 -6 -5 -23
Germany
Fixed broadband 131 163 -8 -14 -38 -8 -6 -8 -10 -14 -14
Fixed telephony 1,375 1,843 -93 -187 -562 -93 -90 -170 -115 -187 -172
1,506 2,006 -101 -201 -600 -101 -96 -178 -125 -201 -186
Austria
Fixed broadband 126 157 -8 -7 -30 -8 -14 -5 -4 -7 -4
Fixed telephony 338 406 -14 -14 -68 -14 -23 -14 -17 -14 -39
464 563 -22 -21 -98 -22 -37 -19 -21 -21 -43
TOTAL
Mobile 8 23,627 19,197 972 264 3,139 972 1,045 1,306 524 264 574
Fixed broadband 1,188 1,270 9 -4 -11 9 -10 10 -7 -4 -2
Fixed telephony 2,840 3,556 -170 -255 -801 -170 -148 -228 -170 -255 -274
TOTAL CONTINUING OPERATIONS 27,655 24,023 811 5 2,327 811 887 1,088 347 5 298
Acquired companies 7 265 - - 265 - - - - 4
Divested companies - - -84 - - -84 - - -
Changed method of calculation 8 - - 318 - - -249 567 - 211
Discontinued operations
Net intake - -25 - -25 -40 - -6 -9 - -25 2
Divested companies - 468 - - -377 - -377 - - - -466
Changed method of calculation - - -51 - - -37 -14 - -
TOTAL OPERATIONS 27,655 24,466 1,076 -20 2,093 1,076 504 709 900 -20 49

Net sales

2010 2009 2009 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2008
SEK million Note Jan 1-Mar 31 Jan 1-Mar 31 Full year Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4
Sweden
Mobile 9 1,956 1,896 8,008 1,956 2,040 2,043 2,029 1,896 1,974
Fixed broadband 359 350 1,400 359 355 346 349 350 348
Fixed telephony 460 486 1,909 460 476 471 476 486 522
Other operations 42 88 264 42 52 49 75 88 71
2,817 2,820 11,581 2,817 2,923 2,909 2,929 2,820 2,915
Norway
Mobile 659 636 2,616 659 667 659 654 636 609
Fixed broadband
Fixed telephony
2
116
97
125
194
482
2
116
3
120
2
117
92
120
97
125
95
128
777 858 3,292 777 790 778 866 858 832
Russia
Mobile 2,237 1,684 7,600 2,237 2,155 1,918 1,843 1,684 1,992
2,237 1,684 7,600 2,237 2,155 1,918 1,843 1,684 1,992
Estonia
Mobile 213 254 998 213 236 247 261 254 263
Fixed telephony 2 3 11 2 2 3 3 3 3
Other operations 11 14 56 11 13 15 14 14 17
226 271 1,065 226 251 265 278 271 283
Lithuania
Mobile 319 422 1,674 319 404 413 435 422 455
Fixed broadband 6 7 27 6 7 6 7 7 6
Fixed telephony - 2 3 - - 1 - 2 2
Latvia 325 431 1,704 325 411 420 442 431 463
Mobile 337 448 1,636 337 369 399 420 448 443
Fixed telephony - - - - - - - - 1
337 448 1,636 337 369 399 420 448 444
Croatia
Mobile 297 292 1,296 297 346 342 316 292 269
297 292 1,296 297 346 342 316 292 269
Netherlands
Mobile 225 265 1,014 225 232 245 272 265 260
Fixed broadband 1 846 936 3,529 846 879 869 845 936 796
Fixed telephony 306 389 1,429 306 327 338 375 389 379
Other operations 146 207 746 146 167 174 198 207 202
1,523 1,797 6,718 1,523 1,605 1,626 1,690 1,797 1,637
Germany
Fixed broadband 88 122 436 88 98 103 113 122 122
Fixed telephony 331 473 1,670 331 367 389 441 473 504
Other operations 97
516
112
707
436
2,542
97
516
111
576
104
596
109
663
112
707
100
726
Austria
Fixed broadband 250 297 1,123 250 269 271 286 297 270
Fixed telephony 105 148 522 105 121 122 131 148 140
Other operations 145 162 670 145 185 173 150 162 149
500 607 2,315 500 575 566 567 607 559
Other
Other operations 243 302 1,102 243 258 266 276 302 380
243 302 1,102 243 258 266 276 302 380
TOTAL
Mobile 6,243 5,897 24,842 6,243 6,449 6,266 6,230 5,897 6,265
Fixed broadband 1,551 1,809 6,709 1,551 1,611 1,597 1,692 1,809 1,637
Fixed telephony 1,320 1,626 6,026 1,320 1,413 1,441 1,546 1,626 1,679
Other operations 684 885 3,274 684 786 781 822 885 919
Internal sales, elimination 9 9,798
-263
10,217
-389
40,851
-1,393
9,798
-263
10,259
-294
10,085
-332
10,290
-378
10,217
-389
10,500
-439
9,535 9,828 39,458 9,535 9,965 9,753 9,912 9,828 10,061
One-off items 1 - - 16 - -1 76 -59 - -32
TOTAL CONTINUING OPERATIONS 9,535 9,828 39,474 9,535 9,964 9,829 9,853 9,828 10,029
Discontinued operations
TOTAL OPERATIONS
7 -
9,535
323
10,151
1,092
40,566
-
9,535
177
10,141
278
10,107
314
10,167
323
10,151
471
10,500

Internal sales

SEK million Note 2010
Jan 1-Mar 31
2009
Jan 1-Mar 31
2009
Full year
2010
Q1
2009
Q4
2009
Q3
2009
Q2
2009
Q1
2008
Q4
Sweden
Mobile 9 37 29 131 37 38 34 30 29 42
Fixed telephony - 3 7 - - 1 3 3 -
Other operations 15
52
44
76
120
258
15
52
12
50
21
56
43
76
44
76
36
78
Norway
Fixed telephony 6 11 32 6 7 7 7 11 14
6 11 32 6 7 7 7 11 14
Russia
Mobile 18 7 60 18 16 25 12 7 9
18 7 60 18 16 25 12 7 9
Estonia
Other operations 11 14 56 11 13 15 14 14 17
11 14 56 11 13 15 14 14 17
Lithuania
Mobile 3 3 15 3 4 3 5 3 3
Fixed telephony - 1 1 - - - - 1 1
3 4 16 3 4 3 5 4 4
Latvia
Mobile 2 5 17 2 1 8 3 5 2
2 5 17 2 1 8 3 5 2
Netherlands
Fixed broadband 3 5 18 3 4 5 4 5 5
Other operations 6 8 32 6 9 6 9 8 9
9 13 50 9 13 11 13 13 14
Germany
Other operations 14 37 135 14 26 32 40 37 43
14 37 135 14 26 32 40 37 43
Austria
Other operations 6 9 42 6 9 11 13 9 15
6 9 42 6 9 11 13 9 15
Other
Other operations 142 213 727 142 155 164 195 213 243
142 213 727 142 155 164 195 213 243
TOTAL
Mobile 60 44 223 60 59 70 50 44 56
Fixed broadband 3 5 18 3 4 5 4 5 5
Fixed telephony 6 15 40 6 7 8 10 15 15
Other operations
TOTAL CONTINUING OPERATIONS
194
263
325
389
1,112
1,393
194
263
224
294
249
332
314
378
325
389
363
439
Discontinued operations 7 - - - - - - - - 7
TOTAL OPERATIONS 263 389 1,393 263 294 332 378 389 446

EBITDA

2010 2009 2009 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2008
SEK million Note Jan 1-Mar 31 Jan 1-Mar 31 Full year Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4
Sweden
Mobile 9 664 648 2,661 664 652 681 680 648 677
Fixed broadband 9 15 29 86 15 12 38 7 29 10
Fixed telephony 9 107 105 387 107 93 107 82 105 108
Other operations 8 14 59 8 7 6 32 14 10
794 796 3,193 794 764 832 801 796 805
Norway
Mobile 39 25 180 39 46 58 51 25 27
Fixed broadband 1 -3 2 1 2 1 2 -3 -1
Fixed telephony 18 14 64 18 20 17 13 14 13
58 36 246 58 68 76 66 36 39
Russia
Mobile 719 538 2,473 719 695 596 644 538 645
719 538 2,473 719 695 596 644 538 645
Estonia
Mobile 56 76 290 56 63 74 77 76 64
Fixed telephony - - - - - - - - 1
Other operations -1 2 2 -1 1 -1 - 2 4
55 78 292 55 64 73 77 78 69
Lithuania
Mobile 112 156 591 112 125 143 167 156 124
Fixed broadband 1 1 6 1 2 1 2 1 2
Fixed telephony - 1 1 - 1 -1 - 1 1
113 158 598 113 128 143 169 158 127
Latvia
Mobile 109 149 527 109 108 132 138 149 158
109 149 527 109 108 132 138 149 158
Croatia
Mobile -41 -91 -244 -41 -53 -43 -57 -91 -108
-41 -91 -244 -41 -53 -43 -57 -91 -108
Netherlands
Mobile 31 14 127 31 27 36 50 14 56
Fixed broadband 1-2 261 249 926 261 227 249 201 249 128
Fixed telephony 89 83 344 89 84 82 95 83 95
Other operations 52 51 212 52 52 53 56 51 45
433 397 1,609 433 390 420 402 397 324
Germany
Fixed broadband -32 -53 -134 -32 -23 -20 -38 -53 -63
Fixed telephony 118 179 627 118 126 158 164 179 201
Other operations 4 6 23 4 6 6 5 6 6
90 132 516 90 109 144 131 132 144
Austria
Fixed broadband 36 18 169 36 44 52 55 18 5
Fixed telephony 40 40 167 40 36 42 49 40 31
Other operations 12 7 35 12 5 8 15 7 5
88 65 371 88 85 102 119 65 41
Other
Other operations 1 -60 -14 -187 -60 -95 -34 -44 -14 -39
-60 -14 -187 -60 -95 -34 -44 -14 -39
TOTAL
Mobile 1,689 1,515 6,605 1,689 1,663 1,677 1,750 1,515 1,643
Fixed broadband 282 241 1,055 282 264 321 229 241 81
Fixed telephony 372 422 1,590 372 360 405 403 422 450
Other operations 15 66 144 15 -24 38 64 66 31
TOTAL CONTINUING OPERATIONS 2,358 2,244 9,394 2,358 2,263 2,441 2,446 2,244 2,205
Discontinued operations 7 - 14 148 - 38 55 41 14 25
TOTAL OPERATIONS 2,358 2,258 9,542 2,358 2,301 2,496 2,487 2,258 2,230

EBIT

2010
2009
2009
2010
2009
2009
2009
SEK million
Note
Jan 1-Mar 31
Jan 1-Mar 31
Full year
Q1
Q4
Q3
Q2
Sweden
2008
Q1
Q4
548
577
2009
Mobile
9
514
548
2,075
514
476
520
531
Fixed broadband
2, 9
-66
-65
-265
-66
-70
-45
-85
-113 -65
Fixed telephony
9
98
92
332
98
79
92
69
92
95
Other operations
-5
-3
2
-5
-5
-6
16
-3
-14
541
572
2,144
541
480
561
531
545 572
Norway
Mobile
33
5
90
33
18
36
31
5
6
Fixed broadband
1
-12
-16
1
2
2
-8
-12
-9
Fixed telephony
17
11
53
17
17
15
10
11
11
51
4
127
51
37
53
33
4
8
Russia
Mobile
540
393
1,822
540
529
419
481
501 393
540
393
1,822
540
529
419
481
501 393
Estonia
Mobile
39
58
217
39
44
55
60
58
40
Other operations
-1
2
2
-1
-
-
-
2
4
38
60
219
38
44
55
60
60
44
Lithuania
Mobile
88
131
491
88
100
118
142
102 131
Fixed broadband
-
1
1
-
-
-
-
1
1
Fixed telephony
-
1
1
-
1
-1
-
1
1
88
133
493
88
101
117
142
104 133
Latvia
Mobile
88
124
427
88
82
107
114
131 124
88
124
427
88
82
107
114
131 124
Croatia
Mobile
-70
-117
-353
-70
-81
-71
-84
-131 -117
-70
-117
-353
-70
-81
-71
-84
-131 -117
Netherlands
Mobile
28
12
118
28
25
34
47
12
46
Fixed broadband
1-2
105
-
36
105
66
13
-43
-
-101
Fixed telephony
73
62
264
73
66
63
73
62
74
Other operations
40
37
160
40
39
41
43
37
32
246
111
578
246
196
151
120
111
51
Germany
Fixed broadband
-34
-64
-173
-34
-35
-29
-45
-64
-76
Fixed telephony
104
167
574
104
108
146
153
188 167
Other operations
4
6
23
4
6
6
5
6
6
74
109
424
74
79
123
113
118 109
Austria
Fixed broadband
11
-14
47
11
16
23
22
-14
-31
Fixed telephony
27
24
108
27
22
28
34
24
14
Other operations
4
-2
-1
4
-3
-2
6
-2
-5
42
8
154
42
35
49
62
8
-22
Other
Other operations
1
-89
-46
-288
-89
-127
-47
-68
-46
-108
-89
-46
-288
-89
-127
-47
-68
-46
-108
TOTAL
Mobile
1,260
1,154
4,887
1,260
1,193
1,218
1,322
1,272 1,154
Fixed broadband
17
-154
-370
17
-21
-36
-159
-329 -154
Fixed telephony
319
357
1,332
319
293
343
339
383 357
Other operations
-47
-6
-102
-47
-90
-8
2
-6
-85
1,549
1,351
5,747
1,549
1,375
1,517
1,504
1,241 1,351
One-off items
-3
-4
-11
-3
-64
116
-59
-4
-19
1,546
1,347
5,736
1,546
1,311
1,633
1,445
TOTAL CONTINUING OPERATIONS
1,222 1,347
Discontinued operations
7
19
197
-17
19
196
-461
51
207 197
TOTAL OPERATIONS
1,565
1,544
5,719
1,565
1,507
1,172
1,496
1,429 1,544

EBIT, cont.

Specification of items between ebitda and ebit
SEK million Note 2010
Jan 1-Mar 31
2009
Jan 1-Mar 31
2009
Full year
2010
Q1
2009
Q4
2009
Q3
2009
Q2
2009
Q1
2008
Q4
EBITDA 2,358 2,244 9,394 2,358 2,263 2,441 2,446 2,244 2,205
Impairment of goodwill - - -5 - -5 - - - -19
Impairment of customer agreements - - - - - - - - -1
Impairment of shares in joint ventures - - - - - - - - -16
Sale of operations - -4 7 - -29 40 - -4 47
Acquisition costs 7 -3 - -29 -3 -29 - - - -
Other one-off items 1 - - 16 - -1 76 -59 - -30
Total one-off items -3 -4 -11 -3 -64 116 -59 -4 -19
Depreciation/amortization and
other impairment -823 -875 -3,549 -823 -850 -898 -926 -875 -934
Result from shares in associated
companies and joint ventures 14 -18 -98 14 -38 -26 -16 -18 -30
EBIT 1,546 1,347 5,736 1,546 1,311 1,633 1,445 1,347 1,222

CAPEX

SEK million
Note
2010
Jan 1-Mar 31
2009
Jan 1-Mar 31
2009
Full year
2010
Q1
2009
Q4
2009
Q3
2009
Q2
2009
Q1
2008
Q4
Sweden
Mobile 72 76 252 72 66 60 50 76 27
Fixed broadband 29 38 159 29 40 32 49 38 51
Fixed telephony 8 - 9 8 4 2 3 - 14
Other operations 6 6 20 6 4 2 8 6 9
115 120 440 115 114 96 110 120 101
Norway
Mobile 2 1 6 2 4 1 - 1 2
Fixed broadband - 1 2 - -1 1 1 1 10
Fixed telephony - - 2 - 1 - 1 - 1
2 2 10 2 4 2 2 2 13
Russia
Mobile 102 555 2,232 102 441 707 529 555 613
102 555 2,232 102 441 707 529 555 613
Estonia
Mobile 13 45 110 13 22 19 24 45 65
13 45 110 13 22 19 24 45 65
Lithuania
Mobile 21 41 165 21 20 47 57 41 38
Fixed broadband 1 1 4 1 2 1 - 1 2
22 42 169 22 22 48 57 42 40
Latvia
Mobile 19 69 154 19 26 21 38 69 65
19 69 154 19 26 21 38 69 65
Croatia
Mobile 16 52 194 16 47 35 60 52 91
16 52 194 16 47 35 60 52 91
Netherlands
Mobile 2 2 6 2 2 1 1 2 7
Fixed broadband 114 139 448 114 129 96 84 139 113
Fixed telephony 12 14 46 12 14 9 9 14 11
Other operations 8 10 33 8 9 7 7 10 8
136 165 533 136 154 113 101 165 139
Germany
Fixed broadband - - 2 - 1 1 - - -6
Fixed telephony - - 1 - - - 1 - -
- - 3 - 1 1 1 - -6
Austria
Fixed broadband 8 6 46 8 20 10 10 6 51
Fixed telephony 5 4 24 5 8 5 7 4 27
Other operations 3 2 13 3 5 3 3 2 20
16 12 83 16 33 18 20 12 98
Other
Other operations 141 106 511 141 153 109 143 106 109
141 106 511 141 153 109 143 106 109
TOTAL
Mobile 247 841 3,119 247 628 891 759 841 908
Fixed broadband 152 185 661 152 191 141 144 185 221
Fixed telephony 25 18 82 25 27 16 21 18 53
Other operations 158 124 577 158 171 121 161 124 146
TOTAL CONTINUING OPERATIONS 582 1,168 4,439 582 1,017 1,169 1,085 1,168 1,328
Discontinued operations
7
- - - - - - - - 10
TOTAL OPERATIONS 582 1,168 4,439 582 1,017 1,169 1,085 1,168 1,338

capex, cont.

Additional cash flow information
SEK million 2010
Jan 1-Mar 31
2009
Jan 1-Mar 31
2009
Full year
2010
Q1
2009
Q4
2009
Q3
2009
Q2
2009
Q1
2008
Q4
CAPEX according to cash flow statement 608 1,149 4,340 608 1,048 1,065 1,078 1,149 1,233
This year unpaid CAPEX and paid CAPEX
from previous year
-25 -51 -8 -25 -38 76 5 -51 87
Sales price in cash flow statement -1 70 107 -1 7 28 2 70 18
CAPEX according to balance sheet 582 1,168 4,439 582 1,017 1,169 1,085 1,168 1,338

Key ratios

SEK million 2010
Jan 1-Mar 31
2009
Jan 1-Mar 31
2009 2008 2007 2006
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Net sales 9,535 9,828 39,474 38,330 39,082 38,596
Number of customers (by thousands) 27,655 24,023 26,579 24,018 22,768 23,618
EBITDA 2,358 2,244 9,394 8,227 6,721 6,179
EBIT 1,546 1,347 5,736 2,906 1,740 970
EBT
Net profit/loss
1,588
1,249
755
474
5,236
4,755
1,893
1,758
1,009
-78
405
-186
KEY RATIOS
EBITDA margin, % 24.7 22.8 23.8 21.4 17.1 16.0
EBIT margin, % 16.2 13.7 14.5 7.6 4.5 2.5
VALUE PER SHARE (SEK)
Earnings 2.83 1.06 10.72 3.91 0.05 -0.14
Earnings after dilution 2.82 1.05 10.70 3.91 0.05 -0.14
TOTAL (INCLUDING DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS)
Shareholders' equity 28,317 28,973 28,823 28,405 27,010 29,172
Shareholders' equity after dilution 28,332 28,973 28,823 28,415 27,054 29,186
Total assets 41,318 46,488 40,737 47,337 48,809 66,213
Cash flow from operating activities 2,291 1,831 9,118 7,896 4,350 3,847
Cash flow after CAPEX 1,683 682 4,778 3,288 -819 -1,673
Available liquidity 13,188 10,147 12,410 17,248 25,901 5,963
Net debt 3,203 4,433 2,171 4,952 5,198 15,311
Investments in intangible and tangible assets, CAPEX 582 1,168 4,439 4,623 5,198 5,365
Investments in shares, short-term investments etc 911 -265 -3,357 -2,255 -11,444 1,616
KEY RATIOS
Equity/assets ratio, % 69 62 71 60 55 44
Debt/equity ratio, multiple 0.11 0.15 0.08 0.17 0.19 0.52
Return on shareholders' equity, % 17.7 9.3 16.4 8.9 -5.6 -11.2
Return on shareholders' equity after dilution, % 17.7 9.3 16.4 8.9 -5.6 -11.2
Return on capital employed, % 19.2 18.8 17.6 12.9 2.0 -5.4
Average interest rate, % 10.2 7.2 6.9 6.2 5.2 4.2
VALUE PER SHARE (SEK)
Earnings 2.87 1.51 10.61 5.53 -3.50 -8.03
Earnings after dilution 2.86 1.50 10.59 5.53 -3.50 -8.03
Shareholders' equity 64.29 65.67 65.31 63.93 60.67 64.96
Shareholders' equity after dilution 64.15 65.58 65.18 63.90 60.70 64.95
Cash flow from operating activities 5.20 4.16 20.71 17.80 9.78 8.66
Dividend, ordinary 3.851) 3.50 3.15 1.83
Extraordinary dividend 2.001) 1.50 4.70 -
Market price at closing day 120.50 69.50 110.20 69.00 129.50 100.00
1) Proposed dividend

Parent Company

INCOME STATEMENT

2010 2009
SEK million Jan 1-Mar 31 Jan 1-Mar 31
Net sales 13 10
Administrative expenses -50 -22
Operating profit/loss, EBIT -37 -12
Exchange rate difference on financial items -10 -132
Net interest expenses and other financial items -84 -27
Profit/loss after financial items, EBT -131 -171
Tax on profit/loss 26 -162
NET PROFIT/LOSS -105 -333

BALANCE SHEET

SEK million Note Mar 31, 2010 Dec 31, 2009
Assets
FIXED ASSETS
Financial assets 29,957 30,985
FIXED ASSETS 29,957 30,985
CURRENT ASSETS
Current receivables 18 15
Cash and cash equivalents 5 4
CURRENT ASSETS 23 19
ASSETS 29,980 31,004
Equity and
liabi
lities
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Restricted equity 4 17,460 17,459
Unrestricted equity 4 8,312 8,420
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 25,772 25,879
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Interest-bearing liabilities 4,012 4,984
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 4,012 4,984
SHORT-TERM LIABILITIES
Interest-bearing liabilities 91 85
Non-interest-bearing liabilities 105 56
SHORT-TERM LIABILITIES 196 141
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 29,980 31,004

Notes

ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND DEFINITIONS

For the Group, the interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, and for the parent company in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board recommendation RFR 2.3 Reporting for legal entities and its statements.

From Q1 2010, with retroactive effect, the internal sale between mobile and fixed broadband/telephony has been reported for Tele2 Sweden. For additional information please refer to Note 9.

In Sweden from January 1, 2010 sales with enhanced subscription fees are regarded as instalment payments and the accounting of revenues has been adjusted accordingly. Previous periods have been recalculated. For additional information please refer to Note 10.

Revenues from customer agreements including the delivery of mobile phones or other equipment without the debit of any specific enhanced subscription fees (for example discounts) are not allocated to the individual components. Instead, it is recognized when the total service is provided (for additional information please refer to the 2009 Annual Report). Tele2 now prepares to change this principle so that revenues that can be allocated to the equipment are recognized at the delivery of the equipment to the customer and revenues from other subscription charges are recognized in the period covered by the charge. The change in allocation is expected to be implemented in the later part of the year. Historical figures will most likely not be restated due that it is not possible to determine the effect on prior periods.

Revised IFRS 3 and IAS 27 concerning business acquisition

In the revised IFRS 3, all acquisition related costs (transaction costs) are to be recognized as expenses in the period in which they arise and cannot, as previously, be included as a part of the acquisition value for the acquired business. Also the definition of a business combination has been clarified. The revised IFRS 3 also allows the use of the so called full goodwill method. This means that the minority interest and goodwill are reported at fair value at the time of acquisition. According to the revised IFRS 3 a conditional purchase price shall be reported, both initially as well as in the following periods, at fair value with any subsequent revaluation to be reported in the income statement. Previously a provision for conditional purchase price was initially reported at a value that corresponded to the company's best estimate of the likely outcome. Subsequent changes in the provision, except for the discount effect, were reported against goodwill. The revised standard is applied prospectively.

The revised IAS 27 clarifies that changes in the parent company's share in the subsidiary, where the parent company retains the control shall be reported as a transaction within equity. This means that these types of changes shall not result in recognition of profit or loss in the income statement. Nor shall the transaction cause any changes of the subsidiary's net assets (including goodwill). The previous standard gave no guidance on how changes in the parent company's participating interest should be accounted for. The revised standard is applied prospectively and will result in changes compared with the previous principles.

Choice of accounting principle for put options

When choosing and applying the accounting principles, Tele2 has chosen the following principle for the reporting of put options aroused in connection with business combinations where put options give the minority owner a right to sell its shares or part of its shares to Tele2 in a company in which Tele2 is the majority stockholder.

Initially, at the business combination, a minority interest is recognized. This minority interest is then immediately reclassified as a financial liability. The financial liability is recognized at its fair value at each reporting date with the changes reported within financial items in profit or loss.

An alternative method would be to report both a minority interest and a financial liability. Another alternative is to on a current basis report a minority interest which is reclassified as a financial liability at each reporting the period. The difference between the reclassified minority interest and the fair value of the financial liability is reported as a change of the minority interest within equity.

Other new and amended IFRS standards and IFRIC interpretations

The other new or amended IFRS standards and IFRIC interpretations, which became effective January 1, 2010, have had no material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

Tele2 has, in all other respects, presented its interim report in accordance with the accounting principles and calculation methods used in the 2009 Annual Report. Definitions are found in the 2009 Annual Report.

NOTE 1 Net sales

In Q3 2009, net sales in segment Other were increased by SEK 76 million related to a settlement with another operator. The positive effect was reported as a one-off item.

In Q2 2009, net sales in Sweden were decreased by SEK 59 million related to the revaluation of reserves. The negative effect was reported as a one-off item.

In Q1 2009, net sales for fixed broadband in Netherlands were increased by SEK 50 million related to the settlement of disputes with another operator.

In Q4 2008, net sales in Sweden were reduced by SEK 32 million related to interconnect disputes with TeliaSonera and a number of other operators. The amount was reported as one-off item. In Q4 2009 Tele2 made a settlement with TeliaSonera, and the solved dispute affected the cash flow positively by SEK 340 million and the interest income by SEK 60 million, but did not affected EBIT.

NOTE 2 Operating expenses

In Q1 2010 segment Other has been negatively affected with SEK 22 million associated with termination payment, including pension costs and social security cost, to former President and CEO Harri Koponen.

In Q1 2009 Netherlands was negatively affected by SEK 38 million concerning retroactive price adjustments related to network costs mainly related to fixed broadband.

In Q4 2008 Sweden recognized impairment losses on fixed assets of SEK 70 million mainly related to the cable TV network.

NOTE 3 Taxes

In Q4 2009, a revaluation of deferred tax assets was reported, negatively affecting the income statement by SEK 97 million, due to reduced income tax rate in Luxembourg.

In Q3 2009 net taxes was positively affected by SEK 1,071 million as a result of a valuation of deferred tax assets related to holding companies in Luxembourg. In Q4 2009 Luxembourg reported a tax revenue of SEK 117 million due to changed assessment related to 2008.

In Q3 2009 Tele2 Sweden received a negative tax ruling, mainly regarding a deduction for contribution to its subsidiary Tele2 Norway for the write off of a MVNO-agreement. The declined deductions affected the tax cost negatively by SEK 209 million in Q3 2009, but had no cash flow effects.

In Q1 2009 SEK 186 million as well as SEK 10 million were expensed regarding the S.E.C. dispute and other tax disputes respectively. Total tax and interest paid in Q1 2009, related to tax disputes, amounted to SEK 395 million out of which SEK 163 million was already provisioned for in 2005. The tax dispute is presented in Note 15 of the 2009 Annual Report.

NOTE 4 Shares and convertibles

As a result of 20,000 stock options being exercised during Q1 2010, Tele2 has issued new shares resulting in an increase of shareholders' equity of SEK 2 million.

In Q1 2010, 4,140,326 class A shares has been reclassified into class B shares in Tele2 AB. The reclassification was made in accordance with the resolution approved at the Annual General Meeting on May 11, 2009.

As a result of 30,000 stock options were exercised during Q4 2009, Tele2 issued new shares resulted in an increase of shareholders' equity of SEK 3 million.

In order to ensure delivery of shares under the incentive program 2009-2012 Tele2 has, in Q3 2009, issued 850,000 Class C shares through a directed placement at a subscription price corresponding to a quota value of SEK 1.25 per share, a total of SEK 1 million. The Class C shares are not entitled to dividends and represent one vote each. Tele2 has immediately after the issue repurchased all Class C shares at a price corresponding to the subscription price.

In Q3 2008 Tele2 repurchased own shares of Series B of 4,500,000, corresponding to 1 percent of all shares in Tele2, for a cost of SEK 462 million. The repurchased shares were cancelled in Q2 2009, which resulted in a reduction of the share capital of SEK 5 million.

In Q2 and Q3 2009, 44,710 and 12,997,000 class A shares in Tele2 AB respectively were reclassified into class B shares.

DIVIDEND

Tele2's Board of Directors intends to propose an increase of the ordinary dividend with 10 percent to SEK 3.85 per share in respect of the financial year 2009 to the Annual General Meeting in 2010 and an extraordinary dividend of SEK 2.00 per share related to divestments made during the year. Tele2's intention over the medium term is to pay a progressive ordinary dividend to its shareholders.

In Q2 2009 Tele2 paid to the shareholders an ordinary dividend of SEK 3.50 per share and an extraordinary dividend of SEK 1.50 per share, corresponding to SEK 1,541 million and SEK 661 million respectively and totalling SEK 2,202 million.

INCENTIVE PROGRAM 2009-2012

Total outstanding share rights 558,160 558,160
Forfeited -74,000 -82,000
Outstanding as of January 1, 2010 632,160
Allocated June 1, 2009 640,160
Number of share rights 2010
Jan 1–Mar 31
Cumulative
from start

INCENTIVE PROGRAM 2008-2011

Total outstanding share rights 419,336 419,336
Forfeited -73,213 -233,101
Outstanding as of January 1, 2010 492,549
652,437
Allocated Q2 2009, compensation for dividend 25,165
Allocated December 19, 2008 186,872
Allocated October 24, 2008 56,000
Allocated May 30, 2008 384,400
Number of share rights 2010
Jan 1–Mar 31
Cumulative
from start

INCENTIVE PROGRAM 2007-2010/2012

Total outstanding stock options 2,529,000 2,529,000
Forfeited -21,000 -1,023,000
Outstanding as of January 1, 2010 2,550,000
Allocated August 28, 2007 3,552,000
Number of options 2010
Jan 1–Mar 31
Cumulative
from start

INCENTIVE PROGRAM 2006-2009/2011

Stock options Warrants
2010 Cumulative 2010 Cumulative
Number of options Jan 1–Mar 31 from start Jan 1–Mar 31 from start
Allocated March 7, 2006 1,504,000 752,000
Outstanding as of January 1, 2010 904,000 -
Forfeited - -570,000 - -752,000
Exercise -20,000 -50,000 - -
Total outstanding 884,000 884,000 - -

Weighted average share price at date of exercise for stock options has during 2010 amounted to SEK 106.48.

NOTE 5 Contingent liabilities

SEK million 2010
Mar 31
2009
Dec 31
Tax dispute, S.E.C. SA liquidation 4,354 4,354
Guarantee related to joint ventures
-Svenska UMTS-nät, Sweden 1,708 1,745
-Mobile Norway, Norway 103 80
Other commitments - -
Total contingent liabilities 6,165 6,179

On January 27, 2009, the County Administrative Court declined Tele2's claim for a tax deduction of SEK 13.9 billion corresponding to a tax effect, excluding interest, of SEK 3.9 billion related to the S.E.C. tax dispute, of which SEK 186 million was expensed and paid in 2009 (please refer to Note 3). In Q1 2009 the County Administrative Court's ruling was appealed to the Administrative Court of Appeal. The interest is estimated to amount to SEK 630 million at March 31, 2010 and SEK 630 million at December 31, 2009. The tax dispute is presented in detail in Note 15 of the 2009 Annual Report.

Additional contractual commitments and liabilities related to joint ventures are stated in Note 31 and 32 in the Annual Report for 2009.

NOTE 6 Transactionswith related parties

Apart from transactions with Transcom and joint ventures no other significant related party transactions have been carried out during 2010. Related parties are presented in Note 39 of the 2009 Annual Report.

NOTE 7 Business acquisitions and divestments Acquisitions and divestments of shares and participations affecting cash flow are the following.

SEK million 2010
Jan 1–Mar 31
Acquisitions
Kazakhstan -534
Rostov, Russia -273
-807
Capital contribution to joint venture companies -3
-3
Total acquisitions -810
Divestments
Settlements of previous years' discontinued operations -7
Settlements of previous years' other divestments -2
Total divestments -9
TOTAL CASH FLOW EFFECT -819

ACQUISITIONS

Kazakhstan

On March 17, 2010 Tele2 acquired 51 percent of mobile operator NEO in Kazakhstan for SEK 545 million. Tele2 has in addition committed to a capital injection of SEK 360 million.

NEO operates a 900 MHz GSM license in Kazakhstan with a population of approximately 16.2 millions. Tele2 owns 51 percent of the shares with a call option to buy the remaining 49 percent from December 14, 2014. The other shareholder, Asianet Holding B.V., has a put option to sell its shares to Tele2 from December 14, 2011. The exercise price of both options is the fair market value of the shares at the date of exercise.

Goodwill in connection with the acquisition has been recognized in accordance with the so called full-goodwill method and is related to Tele2's expectations of strengthening this operation using its solid experience as a leading mobile challenger. The acquisition will provide the potential of synergies given the proximity and similarity of the Kazakhstan asset to other Tele2 operations as well as from the replication of Tele2's successful operational model, including the successful brand and product strategies used in the Russian market.

Total acquisition costs regarding Kazakhstan of SEK 32 million have been reported in the income statement and cash flow statement, whereof SEK 29 million was reported in Q4 2009.

Rostov, Russia

In January 2010, Tele2 acquired the remaining 12.5 percent of the shares in the subsidiary Tele2 Rostov in Russia for SEK 368 million, of which SEK 92 million will be paid in Q1 2013. This was the last minority stake in Tele2 Russia and as a result of this acquisition Tele2 now owns 100 percent of its Russian operation.

Net assets at the time of acquisition

Assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities included in the acquired operations are stated below.

Kazakhstan Rostov, Russia
SEK million Reported value at the
time of the acquisition
Adjustment
to fair value
Fair
value
Reported value at the
time of the acquisition
Adjustment
to fair value
Fair
value
Customer contracts - 373 373 - - -
Licenses 128 466 594 - - -
Software 26 - 26 - - -
Tangible assets 707 - 707 - - -
Financial assets 55 - 55 - - -
Current receivables 50 - 50 - - -
Cash and cash equivalents 11 11
Deferred tax liabilities - -168 -168 - - -
Other long-term liabilities -1,275 284 -991 - - -
Short-term liabilities -371 - -371 - - -
Minority interest - -527 -527 62 - 62
Acquired net assets -669 428 -241 62 - 62
Decrease of equity - 306
Goodwill 786 -
Purchase price shares 545 368
Liabilities to former owners - -92
Exchange rate differences - -3
Less: cash in acquired operations -11 -
NET EFFECT ON GROUP CASH ASSETS 534 273

The information above and the pro forma below are to be viewed as preliminary.

The put option has been measured to its fair value and the minority interest within equity has been reclassified to an interest bearing financial liability.

In the balance sheet for Kazakhstan there is a non-interest bearing liability to the former owner. This liability has been discounted to present value and the value of the long-term liability has been reduced with SEK 284 million.

DIVESTMENTS

Other divestments

Other cash flow changes include settlements of sales costs in the amount of SEK 2 million, for divestments that have not been classified as discontinued operations.

PRO FORMA

The table below shows the effect of the acquired companies and operations at March 31, 2010 on Tele2's net sales and result, had they been acquired at January 1, 2010.

Jan 1-Mar 31, 2010
SEK million Tele2 Group Acquired operations before
the time of acquisition
Tele2 Group,
pro forma
Net sales 9,535 45 9,580
EBITDA 2,358 -35 2,323
Net profit/loss 1,249 -71 1,178

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Discontinued operations include settlements of sales costs for discontinued operations sold during previous years.

NOTE 8 Number of customers

As a way of standardizing reporting both internally and externally, Tele2 decided in 2009 to change its principles for calculating the number of active customers in its mobile prepaid base. As of June 30, 2009, Tele2 considers a customer inactive if the customer has not used its mobile service in 3 months, instead of as earlier 3 to 13 months. Previous periods were not adjusted retroactively. In Q3 2009, additional adjustments were done to the customer base in Russia and Lithuania to reach conformity with the new principle.

In Q2 and Q3 2009, the one-time effect was a net increase of 567,000 and a net decrease of -249,000 respectively in the reported customer base. The large positive effect that the changed principle had on the Russian customer base was mainly related to the fact that the 3 months period was previously calculated from the time of the payment and not as the new definition from the last outgoing call. The table below presents how the customer base was affected by the changed definition in each country.

Number of customers at June 30, 2009 Q3 2009
Thousands Before Changed
definition
After Additional
change1)
Sweden 3,436 -200 3,236 -
Norway 458 -2 456 -
Russia 11,120 1,261 12,381 -179
Estonia 488 -32 456 -
Lithuania 1,897 -181 1,716 -70
Latvia 1,084 -12 1,072 -
Croatia 773 -227 546 -
Netherlands 465 -40 425 -
Number of customers 19,721 567 20,288 -249

1) Additional change due to the new principle decided in Q2 2009

NOTE 9 Sales between mobile and fixed

Previously, in the segment information for Sweden, effects from mobile traffic terminating in the fixed access network and traffic in the fixed access network terminating in the mobile access network have not been reported since they relate to traffic within the same company. From Q1 2010, with retroactive effect, the internal sale between mobile and fixed broadband/telephony has been reported for Tele2 Sweden. Segment Sweden has been adjusted with the following amounts.

INTERNAL SALES

Internal sales 77 17 15 23 22 109 23
Mobile 77 17 15 23 22 109 23
SEK million 2009
Full year
2009
Q4
2009
Q3
2009
Q2
2009
Q1
2008
Full year
2008
Q4

EBITDA and EBIT

SEK million 2009
Full year
2009
Q4
2009
Q3
2009
Q2
2009
Q1
2008
Full year
2008
Q4
Mobile 77 17 15 23 22 109 23
Fixed broadband -31 -7 -6 -9 -9 -40 -10
Fixed telephony -46 -10 -9 -14 -13 -69 -13
EBITDA and EBIT - - - - - - -

NOTE 10 Newrevenue recognition

In Sweden the sale of phones and computers via so called enhanced subscription fees has lately increased more and more. Enhanced fee is an offering for the customer to pay explicitly for the equipment during a period of 12 to 24 months. This change in customer offering has led to a revaluation of how much of the total cash flows that can be allocated to the equipment such as mobile phones etc. In Sweden from January 1, 2010 sales with enhanced subscription fees are regarded as instalment payment and the accounting of the revenue reflects that. Hence both the cost and the revenue from the equipment are accounted for at the time it is supplied to the customer. Before the cost was taken up front and the revenue was recognized when the total services were provided. Previous periods have been recalculated and the effects on the financial statements are presented below.

INCOME STATEMENT

Net profit/loss 154 55 49 27 23 43 32 112 49
Tax -55 -20 -17 -10 -8 -15 -11 -40 -17
Net sales, mobile 209 75 66 37 31 58 43 152 66
SEK million 2009
Full year
2009
Q4
2009
Q3
2009
Q2
2009
Q1
2008
Full year
2008
Q4
2007
Full year
2006
Full year

BALANCE SHEET

Equity and liabilities 358 303 254 227 204 161 49
Shareholders' equity 358 303 254 227 204 161 49
Assets 358 303 254 227 204 161 49
Deferred tax assets -127 -107 -90 -80 -72 -57 -17
Accrued income 485 410 344 307 276 218 66
Assets
SEK million Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Dec 31 Dec 31
2009 2009 2009 2009 2008 2007 2006

CASH FLOW STATEMENT

Cash flow from
operating activities
- - - - - - - - -
Change in working
capital
-209 -75 -66 -37 -31 -58 -43 -152 -66
Cash flow from opera
tions, less paid taxes
209 75 66 37 31 58 43 152 66
SEK million 2009
Full year
2009
Q4
2009
Q3
2009
Q2
2009
Q1
2008
Full year
2008
Q4
2007
Full year
2006
Full year