Earnings Release • Jan 29, 2020
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| SEK in millions, except key ratios, per share data and changes |
Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 20184 |
Chg % |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 20184 |
Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 22,838 | 22,209 | 2.8 | 85,965 | 83,559 | 2.9 |
| Change (%) like for like1 | -2.3 | -3.5 | ||||
| of which service revenues (external) | 19,007 | 18,231 | 4.3 | 73,455 | 69,553 | 5.6 |
| change (%) like for like1 | -1.7 | -1.8 | ||||
| Adjusted² EBITDA1 | 7,914 | 6,680 | 18.5 | 31,017 | 26,540 | 16.9 |
| Change (%) like for like1 | 14.7 | 9.5 | ||||
| Margin (%) | 34.7 | 30.1 | 36.1 | 31.8 | ||
| Adjusted² operating income1 | 2,980 | 2,993 | -0.4 | 13,452 | 14,146 | -4.9 |
| Operating income | 2,600 | 2,386 | 9.0 | 12,293 | 13,238 | -7.1 |
| Income after financial items | 1,781 | 1,712 | 4.1 | 9,354 | 11,019 | -15.1 |
| Net income from continuing operations | 1,366 | 1,841 | -25.8 | 7,601 | 9,523 | -20.2 |
| Net income from discontinued operations3 | 4 | -3,413 | -341 | -6,399 | ||
| Total net income | 1,370 | -1,572 | 7,261 | 3,124 | 132.4 | |
| of which attributable to owners of the parent | 1,312 | -1,087 | 7,093 | 3,213 | 120.8 | |
| EPS total (SEK) | 0.32 | -0.26 | 1.70 | 0.75 | 127.9 | |
| EPS from continuing operations (SEK) | 0.32 | 0.42 | -23.9 | 1.77 | 2.17 | -18.4 |
| Free cash flow1 | 1,681 | 1,442 | 16.6 | 12,369 | 11,902 | 3.9 |
| of which operational free cash flow1 | 977 | 1,417 | -31.0 | 12,571 | 10,816 | 16.2 |
| CAPEX excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets in continuing operations1 |
4,006 | 4,510 | -11.2 | 14,113 | 14,984 | -5.8 |
1) See Note 17 and/or page 51. 2) Adjustment items, see Note 3. 3) Discontinued operations, see Note 4. 4) Restated for comparability see Note 1.

"We have delivered on the financial targets we had set up for ourselves in 2019 as we have taken important steps in executing on our strategy. Operational free cash flow reached SEK 12.6 billion, up 16 percent from 2018, and within the SEK 12-12.5 billion target range if we exclude a positive pension refund of SEK 0.4 billion in the fourth quarter. Adjusted EBITDA grew by 17 percent in reported currency in the fourth quarter and followed the outlined pattern with a gradual improvement throughout the year. Excluding the IFRS16 impact the like-for-like growth was 4 percent. This was mainly driven by increased efficiency in cost of goods sold and further reductions in operational expenses where Sweden stand out by reaching a 6 percent reduction for the fourth quarter and the target of 3 percent for the full year. We are pleased and take pride in that, meanwhile we continue our efforts for a stronger service revenue development. Based on the operational free cash flow the board proposes a dividend of SEK 2.45 per share for 2019, equal to a 3.8 percent increase versus 2018.
In the fourth quarter we closed our acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting with TV4, C More and MTV and established our new unit, TV and Media. Our ability to handle the new dynamics in the TV market was immediately tested by the competition and we proved that we were able to rise to the challenge. I want to take the opportunity to make it very clear that we will not limit TV4 or MTV to any Swedish or Finnish households and we will secure that we follow the commitments we have given to the European Commission.
One important focus area for me has been our commercial agenda, we are not fully at our potential, but we are gradually improving. As a market leader we have taken a big responsibility to continue price calibration to address our service revenue challenge. Recently this has predominately been seen in the Swedish consumer mobile and broadband service revenues both of which turned to growth in the fourth quarter. Another example is Estonia, that for the year has grown service revenues in all key areas through strong bundled offerings under the Telia1 umbrella which created a strong upsell execution.
Convergence will continue to be a key part in our commercial activities going forward. It is all about increasing our customers experience, customer loyalty and reducing churn, both in B2C and B2B. We have improved and see several examples of great results in this area, like our mobile family offer in Sweden that has been proven to be rewarding to both our customers and us. An increased focus on data analytics is and will be an important support to create even stronger and more relevant converged offers to our existing customers. I have

ensured that this competence is part of all our management teams in all countries. We have continued to invest in new support systems and the migration of customers to these systems has led to a temporary dip in customer support. We have mitigated the risk from the migration that will be finalized in 2020 with all customers moved to the new platform.
In the enterprise segment we clearly benefit from combining our core products with new types of services within ICT and IoT. Revenues from our IoT business have grown by some 20 percent in 2019 to around SEK 1 billion. The demand for products and services are not only helping our customers to become more digitalized but also more sustainable. One recent deal is with Rikshem in Sweden where we are turning 30,000 homes smarter. ICT and digitalization are also key elements in how we, our suppliers and our customers can contribute to a better environment and are aligned with the Daring Goals that we communicated in March 2019. We have further concretized our road to zero waste and zero CO2 emissions as we aim to be climate neutral within our own operations by 2022. In line with those targets we will keep on developing our offerings and for instance increase the reuse of network equipment and handsets. More on this work will be found in our upcoming Annual and Sustainability Report.

We have continued to invest in our infrastructure in the region, very much driven by customer demands and our acquisition of Get in Norway. We have been acknowledged in several independent studies which creates an important platform for enhancing customer experience and supports our commercial agenda. It was also the year when we went live with 5G, with full scale commercial offerings launched in Finland, investment decisions in Norway and several successful pilots across our footprint. With the integration of Get in Norway we have also made our first converged offerings. Moving into 2020, we are clearly aware of the challenges that the telecom industry is facing. The legacy decline will continue as well as a tough competition in core and new services. We are ready to face these challenges. Meanwhile we continue to improve our customer relevance we will go through technology shifts that will secure best network and bring down cost. Our new operating model that supports scale synergies across our footprint will continue to bring savings together with synergies from recent acquisitions. Our cost ambition remains to reduce operational expenses by around 2 percent coming years. Telia Company is in a delivery mode.
For 2020 we expect the adjusted EBITDA to increase between 2-5 percent. As we highlighted in the third quarter report, we do not see CAPEX to be reduced further. The continued operational improvement is expected to be compensated by an increased customer driven demand, an increased ambition in the mobile network in Finland and the Get footprint in Norway. All this taken into account we expect the operational free cash flow to be in the range of SEK 10.5-11.5 billion.
Finally, I want to express my gratitude to my team and all my co-workers at Telia Company for the hard work everyone put into 2019. I know you are all as excited as me to take on 2020."
Christian Luiga Acting President & CEO
Operational free cash flow is expected to be between SEK 10.5 and 11.5 billion from the 2019 level (SEK 12.6 billion). From 2019 we have changed our operational free cash flow definition and include payments of lease liabilities, implying that the new accounting standard for leases, IFRS 16, will not have any material impact on this cash flow measure.
Adjusted EBITDA based on group structure at year-end 2019 and at stable currencies, is expected to grow 2-5 percent compared to 2019.
The company shall continue to target a solid investment grade long-term credit rating of A- to BBB+.
Telia Company intends to distribute a minimum of 80 percent of operational free cash flow including dividends from associated companies, net of taxes.
The dividend should be split and distributed in two tranches.
Previously we have reported the organic growth which excluded the impact from changes in exchange rates as well as acquisitions and disposals. From the first quarter 2019 we introduced a new growth measurement, like for like. This new measure also excludes the changes in the exchange rates but is based on the current group structure, i.e. we include the impact of any acquired companies and exclude the impact of any disposed companies both in the current and in the comparable period. However, the newly established segment TV and Media comprising the, in December, acquired company Bonnier Broadcasting, is not included.
From January 1, 2019, we report according to IFRS 16, where all leases are recognized in the balance sheet and all lease expenses are recognized as depreciation and interest expenses. Comparable figures in previous periods have not been restated. The main IFRS 16 impacts are:
Equity: no transition effect as increase of right-of-use assets corresponds to increase of lease liabilities.
Net debt: increase due to increased lease liabilities.
CAPEX: increase as investments in right-of-use assets (new leases) are included.
Cash CAPEX: no effect as lease payments are not classified as investing activities (instead payments of interest and lease liabilities).
EBITDA: positive effect as all lease expenses are recognized as depreciation and interest expenses (outside EBITDA). Previously operating leases were recognized as operating expenses within EBITDA.
Cash flow: no effect on total cash flow, but positive effect on cash flow from operating activities (and free cash flow) as major part of lease payments are treated as repayments of lease liabilities, i.e. as financing activities. No impact on operational free cash flow as our definition has been changed.
For more information on IFRS 16, see Note 1.

Net sales like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, declined 2.3 percent. Net sales in reported currency rose 2.8 percent to SEK 22,838 million (22,209). Service revenues like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals declined 1.7 percent.
The number of subscriptions rose from 24.0 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2018 to 24.2 million. During the quarter, the total number of subscriptions rose by 0.6 million, driven by TV and Media.
Adjusted EBITDA excluding the positive impact from IFRS 16, like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, grew by 4 percent. Like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, adjusted EBITDA rose 14.7 percent. Adjusted EBITDA rose 18.5 percent in reported currency to SEK 7,914 million (6,680). The adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 34.7 percent (30.1).
Income from associated companies and joint ventures rose to SEK 312 million (178).
Adjustment items affecting operating income amounted to SEK -380 million (-607). See Note 3.
Adjusted operating income fell 0.4 percent to SEK 2,980 million (2,993).
Financial items totaled SEK -819 million (-674) of which SEK -711 million (-530) related to interest expenses. Net interest expenses were affected by net interest expenses related to leases of SEK -86 million (15).
Income taxes amounted to SEK -416 million (129). The effective tax rate was 23.2 percent (-7.5). The effective tax rate was mainly impacted by deferred tax expenses related to undistributed earnings in Estonia and Latvia while comparative figures were mainly impacted by recognition of previously unrecognized tax losses and revaluation of deferred tax assets/liabilities due to reduced enacted tax rate in Norway.
Total net income amounted to SEK 1,370 million (-1,572) of which SEK 1,366 million (1,841) from continuing operations and SEK 4 million (-3,413) from discontinued operations. Comparative quarter was negatively impacted by the capital loss from the disposal of Ucell partly offset by the contribution from the during 2018 divested Eurasian entities.
Total net income attributable to the owners of the parent amounted to SEK 1,312 million (-1,087).
Total net income attributable to non-controlling interests amounted to SEK 57 million (-485).
Other comprehensive income decreased to SEK -998 million (2,169) due to negative translation differences in continuing operations partly offset by positive impact from remeasurements on pension obligations. Comparative period was positively impacted by reclassified exchange effects from the disposals of Ucell and Kcell.
Cash flow from operating activities, from continuing and discontinued operations, decreased to SEK 5,566 million (6,122) mainly impacted by decreased cash flow from working capital. Further, cash flow from operating activities comparative quarter was negatively impacted by payments of leases under IAS 17, while in 2019 repayments of lease liabilities were recognized within financing activities under IFRS 16. These effects also impacted Free cash flow, from continuing and discontinued operations, which increased to SEK 1,681 million (1,442) due to lower cash CAPEX.
Operational free cash flow, from continuing operations decreased to SEK 977 million (1,417) as increased EBITDA and decreased CAPEX were offset by a negative impact from change in working capital.
Cash flow from investing activities, from continuing and discontinued operations amounted to SEK -6,855 million (-13,887). 2019 was mainly impacted by the acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting and decreased cash CAPEX. 2018 was mainly impacted by the acquisition of Get and TDC Norway, partly offset by the disposals of Kcell and Ucell.
Cash flow from financing activities, from continuing and discontinued operations, amounted to SEK -1,719 million (-3,073). 2019 was mainly impacted by increased short-term financing related to the acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting and repayments of lease liabilities under IFRS 16.

CAPEX in continuing operations, excluding right-of-use assets, decreased to SEK 4,004 million (5,888). CAPEX excluding fees for license, spectrum and right-of-use assets, fell to SEK 4,006 million (4,510). Cash CAPEX in continuing operations decreased to SEK 3,862 million (4,454).
Net debt, from continuing and discontinued operations, was SEK 88,052 million at the end of the fourth quarter (75,369 at the end of the third quarter of 2019), mainly impacted by the acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting and distribution of the second dividend tranche. The net debt/adjusted EBITDA ratio was 2.82x, impacted by 0.2x of the implementation of IFRS 16. Net debt/adjusted EBITDA ratio (multiple, rolling 12 months) 2019 including 12 months adjusted EBITDA from Bonnier Broadcasting, was 2.7x.
Net sales like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, fell 3.5 percent. Net sales rose 2.9 percent in reported currency to SEK 85,965 million (83,559). Service revenues like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, declined 1.8 percent.
Adjusted EBITDA excluding the positive impact from IFRS 16, like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, fell by 1 percent. Like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, adjusted EBITDA rose 9.5 percent. Adjusted EBITDA rose 16.9 percent in reported currency to SEK 31,017 million (26,540). The adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 36.1 percent (31.8).
Income from associated companies and joint ventures increased to SEK 1,138 million (835).
Adjustment items affecting operating income amounted to SEK -1,159 million (-908). See Note 3.
Adjusted operating income declined 4.9 percent to SEK 13,452 million (14,146).
Financial items totaled SEK -2,938 million (-2,219) of which SEK -2,778 million (-2,122) related to net interest expenses. Net interest expenses were affected by net interest expenses related to leases of SEK -341 million (69).
Income taxes amounted to SEK -1,753 million (-1,496). The effective tax rate was 18.7 percent (13.6). The effective tax rate was mainly impacted by deferred tax expenses related to undistributed earnings in Estonia and Latvia, increased share of earnings from associated companies while comparable figures were mainly impacted by revaluation of deferred tax assets/liabilities due to reduced enacted tax rates in Sweden.
Total net income rose to SEK 7,261 million (3,124) of which SEK 7,601 million (9,523) from continuing operations and SEK -341 million (-6,399) from discontinued operations. 2018 was negatively impacted by impairments mainly related to Ucell and capital losses from the disposals of Ucell, Azercell and Geocell, partly offset by the contribution from the during 2018 divested Eurasian entities.
Total net income attributable to the owners of the parent increased to SEK 7,093 million (3,213).
Total net income attributable to non-controlling interests amounted to SEK 167 million (-89).
Other comprehensive income decreased to SEK 1,237 million (6,740) mainly as previous year was impacted by reclassified exchange effects from the disposals of Azercell, Ucell and Kcell, partly offset by negative impact from remeasurements on pension obligations and positive translation differences in continuing operations in 2019.
Cash flow from operating activities, from continuing and discontinued operations, increased to SEK 27,594 million (26,696), impacted by positive EBITDA as a result of the Get and TDC Norway acquisition offset by decreased working capital mainly as a result of the payment of the remaining part of the settlement amount regarding the investigations in Uzbekistan and no contribution from the divested entities in region Eurasia. Further, cash flow from operating activities previous year was negatively impacted by payments of leases under IAS 17 while in 2019 repayments of lease liabilities were recognized within financing activities under IFRS 16.
Free cash flow, from continuing and discontinued operations, increased to SEK 12,369 million (11,902) positively impacted by cash flow from operating activities offset by increased cash CAPEX mainly related to spectrums in Sweden.
Operational free cash flow, from continuing operations, increased to SEK 12,571 million (10,816) as increased EBITDA and increased pension refunds more than compensated for higher interest paid and higher cash CAPEX.
Cash flow from investing activities, from continuing and discontinued operations amounted to SEK -30,543 million (-14,041). 2019 was mainly impacted by net investments in short-term investments, the acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting and increased cash CAPEX related to spectrum fees in Sweden. 2018 was mainly impacted by the acquisitions of Get and TDC Norway and Inmics partly offset by the disposals of the holdings in Spotify and Azercell, Geocell, Kcell and Ucell, respectively.
Cash flow from financing activities, from continuing and discontinued operations, amounted to SEK -14,712 million (-12,446). 2019 was mainly impacted by the acquisition of Turkcell's 41.45 percent holding in Fintur, repayment of a short-term bridge financing related to the exit from region Eurasia, repayments of lease liabilities under IFRS 16, and the share buy-back program affecting the full twelve-month period, partly offset by bond issuance and increased short-term financing related to the acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting.

CAPEX in continuing operations, excluding right-of-use assets, decreased to SEK 14,355 million (16,361). CAPEX excluding fees for license, spectrum and rightof-use assets, fell to SEK 14,113 million (14,984). Cash CAPEX in continuing operations was SEK 15,159 million (13,774).
Goodwill and other intangible assets increased to SEK 101,938 million (91,856) mainly due to the acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting. See Note 15.
Film and program rights, non-current and current, increased to SEK 1,063 million (–) and SEK 1,990 million (110) respectively, mainly due to the acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting. See Note 15.
Right-of-use assets increased to SEK 15,640 million (–) due to the implementation of IFRS 16, where all leases are being recognized as right-of-use assets.
Long-term interest-bearing receivables decreased to SEK 10,869 million (12,768) mainly due to reduced net investments in investment bonds, partly off-set by increased market value of derivatives.
Short-term interest-bearing receivables increased to SEK 12,300 million (4,529), mainly due to net investments in investment bonds.
Assets classified as held for sale decreased to SEK 875 million (4,799) mainly due to an intra-group dividend resulting in re-allocation of cash from discontinued to continuing operations.
Long-term borrowings and short-term borrowings increased to SEK 99,899 million (86,990), and SEK 19,779 million (9,552), respectively, mainly due to the implementation of IFRS 16 where all leases are recognized as financial liabilities, as well as issue of bonds and utilization of revolving credit facility, foreign exchange rate effects and revaluations, partly offset by repayment of a short-term bridge financing related to the exit from region Eurasia and matured debt.
Provisions for pensions and other long-term provisions increased to SEK 8,407 million (6,715) mainly due to remeasurements on pension obligations and increased provisions for asset retirement obligations.

• There were no significant events after the end of the fourth quarter.

The Telia Company share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and Nasdaq Helsinki. In 2019, the share price in Stockholm closed at year-end at SEK 40.25 (41.98). The highest share price was SEK 44.70 (43.95) and the lowest was SEK 38.97 (36.06). The number of shareholders decreased from 483,356 to 471,959.
For 2019, the Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) an ordinary dividend of SEK 2.45 per share (2.36), totaling SEK 10.0 billion (9.8). The dividend should be split and distributed into two tranches of SEK 1.22 per share and SEK 1.23 per share, respectively.
The Board of Directors proposes that the final day for trading in shares entitling shareholders to dividend be set for April 2, 2020, and that the first day of trading in shares excluding rights to dividend be set for April 3, 2020. The recommended record date at Euroclear Sweden for the right to receive dividend will be April 6, 2020. If the AGM votes to approve the Board's proposals, the dividend is expected to be distributed by Euroclear Sweden on April 9, 2020.
The Board of Directors proposes that the final day for trading in shares entitling shareholders to dividend be set for October 21, 2020, and that the first day of trading in shares excluding rights to dividend be set for October 22, 2020. The recommended record date at Euroclear Sweden for the right to receive dividend will be October 23, 2020. If the AGM votes to approve the Board's proposals, the dividend is expected to be distributed by Euroclear Sweden on October 28, 2020.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on April 2, 2020, at 14.00 CET at Lilla Cirkus, Cirkus in Stockholm. Notice of the meeting will be posted on www.teliacompany.com and advertised in the newspapers at the beginning of March 2020. The record date entitling shareholders to attend the meeting will be March 27, 2020. Shareholders may file notice of intent to attend the AGM from the beginning of March 2020. Telia Company must receive notice of attendance no later than March 27, 2020.

| SEK in millions, except margins, operational data and changes |
Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2018 |
Chg % |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2018 |
Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 8,908 | 9,396 | -5.2 | 34,905 | 36,677 | -4.8 |
| Change (%) like for like | -5.2 | -4.9 | ||||
| of which service revenues (external) | 7,683 | 7,851 | -2.1 | 30,274 | 30,833 | -1.8 |
| change (%) like for like | -2.2 | -1.9 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 3,668 | 3,166 | 15.9 | 13,932 | 13,162 | 5.9 |
| Margin (%) | 41.2 | 33.7 | 39.9 | 35.9 | ||
| change (%) like for like | 15.9 | 5.8 | ||||
| Adjusted operating income | 1,994 | 1,669 | 19.5 | 7,600 | 7,765 | -2.1 |
| Operating income | 1,957 | 1,277 | 53.3 | 7,346 | 7,319 | 0.4 |
| CAPEX excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets1 |
856 | 1,137 | -24.7 | 3,548 | 4,285 | -17.2 |
| Subscriptions, (thousands) | ||||||
| Mobile | 6,132 | 6,095 | 0.6 | 6,132 | 6,095 | 0.6 |
| of which machine to machine (postpaid) | 1,123 | 1,020 | 10.1 | 1,123 | 1,020 | 10.1 |
| Fixed telephony | 853 | 1,102 | -22.6 | 853 | 1,102 | -22.6 |
| Broadband | 1,263 | 1,287 | -1.9 | 1,263 | 1,287 | -1.9 |
| TV | 861 | 865 | -0.5 | 861 | 865 | -0.5 |
| Employees1 | 4,733 | 5,168 | -8.4 | 4,733 | 5,168 | -8.4 |
1) 2018 is restated for comparability see Note 1.
Net sales fell 5.2 percent to SEK 8,908 million (9,396) mainly driven by lower sales of equipment and service revenues.
Service revenues like for like regarding acquisitions and disposals, fell 2.2 percent as a 5.5 percent growth in fixed broadband revenues was offset by pressure on fixed telephony revenues as well as fiber installation revenues due to lower SDU installation volumes. Also, mobile revenues fell slightly driven by the B2B segment.
Adjusted EBITDA excluding the positive impact from IFRS 16, like for like regarding acquisitions and disposals, increased 9 percent driven by efficiency gains, a pension refund resulting in approximately SEK 100 million lower special employer contribution tax as well as an easy comparison in operational expenses compared to
last year. Like for like regarding acquisitions and disposals, adjusted EBITDA increased 15.9 percent. Adjusted EBITDA in reported currency rose 15.9 percent to SEK 3,668 million (3,166) and the adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 41.2 percent (33.7).
CAPEX excluding right-of-use assets, declined 61.4 percent to SEK 856 million (2,220) and CAPEX, excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets, fell 24.7 percent to SEK 856 million (1,137).
Mobile subscriptions fell by 34,000 in the quarter as a net addition of 23,000 postpaid subscriptions was offset by the net loss of 57,000 prepaid subscriptions. TV subscriptions grew by 2,000 and fixed broadband subscriptions fell by 6,000 in the quarter.

| SEK in millions, except margins, operational data and changes |
Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2018 |
Chg % |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2018 |
Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 4,271 | 4,080 | 4.7 | 15,969 | 15,512 | 2.9 |
| Change (%) like for like | 0.7 | -1.5 | ||||
| of which service revenues (external) | 3,412 | 3,324 | 2.6 | 13,359 | 12,914 | 3.4 |
| change (%) like for like | -1.4 | -1.0 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA1 | 1,254 | 1,136 | 10.4 | 4,900 | 4,647 | 5.4 |
| Margin (%) | 29.4 | 27.9 | 30.7 | 30.0 | ||
| change (%) like for like | 7.7 | 2.6 | ||||
| Adjusted operating income | 417 | 459 | -9.1 | 1,657 | 2,107 | -21.4 |
| Operating income | 290 | 436 | -33.5 | 1,489 | 2,045 | -27.2 |
| CAPEX excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets1 |
449 | 726 | -38.2 | 1,493 | 2,954 | -49.5 |
| Subscriptions, (thousands) | ||||||
| Mobile | 3,184 | 3,278 | -2.8 | 3,184 | 3,278 | -2.8 |
| of which machine to machine (postpaid) | 270 | 268 | 0.6 | 270 | 268 | 0.6 |
| Fixed telephony | 23 | 38 | -39.5 | 23 | 38 | -39.5 |
| Broadband | 473 | 457 | 3.5 | 473 | 457 | 3.5 |
| TV | 600 | 553 | 8.5 | 600 | 553 | 8.5 |
| Employees1 | 2,926 | 2,980 | -1.8 | 2,926 | 2,980 | -1.8 |
1) 2018 is restated for comparability, see Note 1
Net sales in reported currency grew 4.7 percent to SEK 4,271 million (4,080) and like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, net sales increased 0.7 percent driven mainly by increased equipment sales. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations was positive by 3.3 percent.
Service revenues like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, fell 1.4 percent driven partly by lower fixed revenues but mainly due to lower mobile revenues that fell 1.8 percent as growth in subscription revenues was more than offset by lower interconnect and other mobile revenues.
Adjusted EBITDA excluding the positive impact from IFRS 16, like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, decreased 3 percent due to pressure on service revenues coupled with increased operating expenses. Like for like regarding acquisitions and disposals, adjusted EBITDA increased 7.7 percent. Adjusted EBITDA in reported currency rose 10.4 percent to SEK 1,254 million (1,136) and the adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 29.4 percent (27.9).
CAPEX excluding right-of-use assets, declined 56.1 percent to SEK 449 million (1,021) and CAPEX, excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets, fell 38.2 percent to SEK 449 million (726).
Mobile subscriptions decreased by 41,000 in the quarter driven by a net loss of 37,000 postpaid subscriptions. TV subscriptions grew by 10,000 and fixed broadband subscriptions increased by 3,000 in the quarter.

| SEK in millions, except margins, operational data and changes |
Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2018 |
Chg % |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2018 |
Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 3,706 | 3,687 | 0.5 | 14,666 | 11,898 | 23.3 |
| Change (%) like for like | -2.4 | -4.3 | ||||
| 1 of which service revenues (external) |
3,120 | 3,063 | 1.8 | 12,884 | 9,716 | 32.6 |
| change (%) like for like | -1.8 | -1.6 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 1,505 | 1,371 | 9.8 | 6,394 | 4,492 | 42.3 |
| Margin (%) | 40.6 | 37.2 | 43.6 | 37.8 | ||
| change (%) like for like | 5.4 | 8.8 | ||||
| Adjusted operating income | 150 | 547 | -72.7 | 2,184 | 2,343 | -6.8 |
| Operating income | 57 | 371 | -84.6 | 1,934 | 2,139 | -9.6 |
| CAPEX excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets |
846 | 606 | 39.6 | 2,883 | 1,484 | 94.2 |
| Subscriptions, (thousands) | ||||||
| Mobile | 2,276 | 2,324 | -2.1 | 2,276 | 2,324 | -2.1 |
| of which machine to machine (postpaid) | 85 | 71 | 20.0 | 85 | 71 | 20.0 |
| Fixed telephony | 49 | 59 | -16.9 | 49 | 59 | -16.9 |
| Broadband | 445 | 417 | 6.7 | 445 | 417 | 6.7 |
| TV | 480 | 504 | -4.8 | 480 | 504 | -4.8 |
| Employees | 1,874 | 2,033 | -7.8 | 1,874 | 2,033 | -7.8 |
1) 2018 is restated for comparability, see Note 1
Net sales in reported currency grew 0.5 percent to SEK 3,706 million (3,687) and like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, net sales fell 2.4 percent as both equipment sales as well as service revenues declined. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations was negative by 1.3 percent.
Service revenues like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, fell 1.8 percent as lower mobile and TV revenues more than offset the positive impact from a strong development of fixed broadband revenues driven mainly by growth in the number of subscriptions.
Adjusted EBITDA excluding the positive impact from IFRS 16, like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, fell 1 percent driven by service revenue decline coupled with higher operational expenses
mainly related to resources, energy and credit losses. Like for like regarding acquisitions and disposals, adjusted EBITDA increased 5.4 percent. Adjusted EBITDA in reported currency rose 9.8 percent to SEK 1,505 million (1,371) and the adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 40.6 percent (37.2).
CAPEX excluding right-of-use assets, increased 39.3 percent to SEK 845 million (606) and CAPEX, excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets, increased 39.6 percent to SEK 846 million (606).
Mobile subscriptions fell by 32,000 in the quarter, driven by a net loss of 31,000 prepaid subscriptions. Fixed broadband subscriptions grew by 8,000 and TV subscriptions fell by 3,000, respectively, in the quarter.

| SEK in millions, except margins, operational data and changes |
Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2018 |
Chg % |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2018 |
Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 1,532 | 1,634 | -6.2 | 5,675 | 6,167 | -8.0 |
| Change (%) like for like | -9.0 | -10.7 | ||||
| of which service revenues (external) | 1,063 | 1,101 | -3.5 | 4,262 | 4,377 | -2.6 |
| change (%) like for like | -6.4 | -5.5 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 295 | 237 | 24.1 | 1,056 | 751 | 40.7 |
| Margin (%) | 19.2 | 14.5 | 18.6 | 12.2 | ||
| change (%) like for like | 20.3 | 36.6 | ||||
| Adjusted operating income | 58 | -7 | -4 | -116 | ||
| Operating income | 45 | -5 | -45 | -123 | ||
| CAPEX excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets |
118 | 160 | -26.4 | 401 | 439 | -8.7 |
| Subscriptions, (thousands) | ||||||
| Mobile | 1,435 | 1,451 | -1.1 | 1,435 | 1,451 | -1.1 |
| of which machine to machine (postpaid) | 82 | 69 | 19.0 | 82 | 69 | 19.0 |
| Fixed telephony | 72 | 78 | -7.7 | 72 | 78 | -7.7 |
| Broadband | 81 | 104 | -22.1 | 81 | 104 | -22.1 |
| TV | 21 | 24 | -12.5 | 21 | 24 | -12.5 |
| Employees1 | 794 | 864 | -8.1 | 794 | 864 | -8.1 |
1) 2018 is restated for comparability, see Note 1.
Net sales in reported currency fell 6.2 percent to SEK 1,532 million (1,634) and like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, net sales fell 9.0 percent driven evenly by lower sales of equipment and service revenues. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations was positive by 2.8 percent.
Service revenues like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, fell 6.4 percent driven by pressure on mobile revenues following loss of subscriptions as well as lower wholesale revenues. Fixed service revenues remained rather unchanged as lower TV and fixed broadband revenues were compensated by growth in business solutions and other kinds of fixed service revenues.
Adjusted EBITDA excluding the positive impact from IFRS 16, like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, fell 8 percent as the solid work on reducing the operational expenses was not enough to mitigate for the pressure on service revenues. Like for like regarding acquisitions and disposals, adjusted EBITDA increased 20.3 percent. Adjusted EBITDA in reported currency rose 24.1 percent to SEK 295 million (237) and the adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 19.2 percent (14.5).
CAPEX excluding right-of-use assets, declined 26.4 percent to SEK 118 million (160) and CAPEX, excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets, fell 26.4 percent to SEK 118 million (160).
Mobile subscriptions grew by 7,000, TV subscriptions remained unchanged and fixed broadband subscriptions increased by 1,000 in the quarter.

| SEK in millions, except margins, operational data and changes |
Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2018 |
Chg % |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2018 |
Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 1,122 | 996 | 12.7 | 4,045 | 3,849 | 5.1 |
| Change (%) like for like | 9.2 | 1.9 | ||||
| of which service revenues (external) | 821 | 731 | 12.3 | 3,096 | 2,983 | 3.8 |
| change (%) like for like | 8.9 | 0.5 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 379 | 324 | 16.8 | 1,430 | 1,350 | 5.9 |
| Margin (%) | 33.8 | 32.6 | 35.4 | 35.1 | ||
| change (%) like for like | 13.0 | 2.6 | ||||
| Adjusted operating income | 204 | 155 | 32.0 | 744 | 697 | 6.7 |
| Operating income | 190 | 153 | 24.0 | 714 | 684 | 4.3 |
| CAPEX excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets |
99 | 113 | -12.6 | 526 | 575 | -8.5 |
| Subscriptions, (thousands) | ||||||
| Mobile | 1,347 | 1,389 | -3.0 | 1,347 | 1,389 | -3.0 |
| of which machine to machine (postpaid) | 175 | 157 | 11.8 | 175 | 157 | 11.8 |
| Fixed telephony | 261 | 315 | -17.1 | 261 | 315 | -17.1 |
| Broadband | 419 | 409 | 2.4 | 419 | 409 | 2.4 |
| TV | 244 | 242 | 0.8 | 244 | 242 | 0.8 |
| Employees | 1,959 | 2,306 | -15.0 | 1,959 | 2,306 | -15.0 |
Net sales in reported currency grew 12.7 percent to SEK 1,122 million (996) and like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, net sales increased 9.2 percent mainly driven by growth in service revenues although also to some extent increased equipment sales. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations was positive by 3.5 percent.
Service revenues like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, grew 8.9 percent driven to some extent by growth in mobile revenues but mainly from increased fixed service revenues. The growth in fixed service revenues was primarily related to increased low-margin transit revenues and higher TV revenues that grew due to higher ARPU.
Adjusted EBITDA excluding the positive impact from IFRS 16, like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, increased 6 percent as the growth in revenues more than compensated for higher operating expenses that rose mainly due to higher resource and marketing expenses. Like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, adjusted EBITDA increased 13.0 percent. Adjusted EBITDA in reported currency rose 16.8 percent to SEK 379 million (324) and the adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 33.8 percent (32.6).
CAPEX excluding right-of-use assets, declined 12.6 percent to SEK 99 million (113) and CAPEX, excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets, declined 12.6 percent to SEK 99 million (113).
Mobile subscriptions grew by 8,000 in the quarter, driven by growth in postpaid subscriptions. TV and fixed broadband subscriptions grew both by 4,000 each in the quarter.

| SEK in millions, except margins, operational data and changes |
Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2018 |
Chg % |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2018 |
Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 907 | 834 | 8.8 | 3,333 | 3,077 | 8.3 |
| Change (%) like for like | 5.4 | 5.0 | ||||
| of which service revenues (external) | 669 | 612 | 9.4 | 2,600 | 2,399 | 8.4 |
| change (%) like for like | 6.0 | 5.0 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 280 | 233 | 20.2 | 1,146 | 1,001 | 14.5 |
| Margin (%) | 30.8 | 27.9 | 34.4 | 32.5 | ||
| change (%) like for like | 16.4 | 11.0 | ||||
| Adjusted operating income | 110 | 93 | 19.2 | 502 | 444 | 13.0 |
| Operating income | 125 | 91 | 36.8 | 512 | 440 | 16.1 |
| CAPEX excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets |
158 | 252 | -37.4 | 549 | 567 | -3.2 |
| Subscriptions, (thousands) | ||||||
| Mobile | 1,068 | 986 | 8.3 | 1,068 | 986 | 8.3 |
| of which machine to machine (postpaid) | 305 | 248 | 23.3 | 305 | 248 | 23.3 |
| Fixed telephony | 245 | 263 | -6.8 | 245 | 263 | -6.8 |
| Broadband | 244 | 242 | 0.8 | 244 | 242 | 0.8 |
| TV | 212 | 212 | 0.0 | 212 | 212 | 0.0 |
| Employees | 1,796 | 1,794 | 0.1 | 1,796 | 1,794 | 0.1 |
Net sales in reported currency grew 8.8 percent to SEK 907 million (834) and like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, net sales increased 5.4 percent primarily due to increased service revenues. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations was positive by 3.4 percent.
Service revenues like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, increased 6.0 percent. The growth was a result of a 5.8 percent increase in mobile revenues and a 6.4 percent increase in fixed revenues related to most services, although TV and fixed broadband contributed the most.
Adjusted EBITDA excluding the positive impact from IFRS 16, like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, increased 9 percent as the growth in service revenues more than compensated for increased
operating expenses mainly related to higher resource and property expenses. Like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, adjusted EBITDA increased 16.4 percent. Adjusted EBITDA in reported currency rose 20.2 percent to SEK 280 million (233) and the adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 30.8 percent (27.9).
CAPEX excluding right-of-use assets, declined 37.4 percent to SEK 158 million (252) and CAPEX, excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets, declined 37.4 percent to SEK 158 million (252).
Mobile subscriptions grew by 12,000 in the quarter, driven by a net addition of 11,000 subscriptions used for machine-to-machine services. TV subscriptions grew by 1,000 and fixed broadband subscriptions grew by 2,000 in the quarter.

| SEK in millions, except margins, operational data and changes |
Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2018 |
Chg % |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2018 |
Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 751 | – | – | 751 | – | – |
| Change (%) like for like | ||||||
| of which service revenues (external) | 711 | 711 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 108 | – | – | 108 | – | – |
| Margin (%) | 14.3 | 14.3 | ||||
| Adjusted operating income | 42 | – | – | 42 | – | – |
| Operating income | -44 | – | – | -44 | – | – |
| CAPEX excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets |
13 | – | – | 13 | – | – |
| Subscriptions, (thousands) | ||||||
| TV | 653 | – | – | 653 | – | – |
| Employees | 1,261 | – | – | 1,261 | – | – |
The acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting announced in July 2018 was approved by the EU commission on November 12, 2019. Subsequently the Bonnier broadcasting business was after closing of the transaction on December 2, 2019 consolidated in the newly established segment TV and Media. The segment comprises mainly of former Bonnier Broadcastings businesses of TV4 and C More in Sweden and MTV in Finland. See Note 15.
As the former Bonnier Broadcasting business was consolidated from December 2, the figures reported therefore only represents a partial quarter.
Net sales in reported currency amounted to SEK 751 million.
Adjusted EBITDA in reported currency amounted to SEK 108 million and the adjusted EBITDA margin was 14.3 percent.
CAPEX excluding right-of-use assets amounted to SEK 13 million.
The number of direct subscriptions video-on-demand (SVOD) was 653,000 by the end of the quarter compared to 503,000 the corresponding quarter previous year.

| SEK in millions, except margins, operational data and changes |
Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2018 |
Chg % |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2018 |
Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 2,283 | 2,218 | 2.9 | 8,889 | 8,743 | 1.7 |
| Change (%) like for like | -0.2 | -1.3 | ||||
| of which Telia Carrier | 1,336 | 1,356 | -1.5 | 5,388 | 5,542 | -2.8 |
| of which Latvia | 673 | 594 | 13.1 | 2,408 | 2,200 | 9.5 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 426 | 213 | 99.8 | 2,051 | 1,138 | 80.3 |
| of which Telia Carrier | 232 | 144 | 60.8 | 888 | 512 | 73.3 |
| of which Latvia | 214 | 182 | 17.8 | 799 | 694 | 15.2 |
| Margin (%) | 18.7 | 9.6 | 23.1 | 13.0 | ||
| Income from associated companies | 315 | 182 | 73.5 | 1,150 | 835 | 37.8 |
| of which Turkey | 272 | 106 | 156.2 | 990 | 685 | 44.6 |
| of which Latvia | 44 | 74 | -41.1 | 164 | 175 | -6.2 |
| Adjusted operating income | 4 | 78 | -94.4 | 726 | 905 | -19.8 |
| Operating income | -20 | 64 | -131.0 | 387 | 735 | -47.4 |
| CAPEX excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets1 |
1,460 | 1,511 | -3.4 | 4,692 | 4,671 | 0.5 |
| Subscriptions, (thousands) | ||||||
| Mobile Latvia | 1,299 | 1,281 | 1.4 | 1,299 | 1,281 | 1.4 |
| of which machine to machine (postpaid) | 325 | 313 | 3.6 | 325 | 313 | 3.6 |
| Employees1 | 5,502 | 5,294 | 3.9 | 5,502 | 5,294 | 3.9 |
1) 2018 is restated for comparability see Note 1.
Net sales in reported currency rose 2.9 percent to SEK 2,283 million (2,218) and like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, net sales fell 0.2 percent. The effect from exchange rate fluctuations was positive by 2.9 percent.
Adjusted EBITDA excluding the positive impact from IFRS 16, like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, increased 5 percent. Adjusted EBITDA, in reported currency increased 99.8 percent to SEK 426 million (213) and the adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 18.7 percent (9.6).
In Telia Carrier, net sales in reported currency fell 1.5 percent to SEK 1,336 million (1,356). Adjusted EBITDA excluding the positive impact from IFRS 16, like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, fell 1 percent. Adjusted EBITDA in reported currency rose 60.8 percent to SEK 232 million (144) and the adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 17.4 percent (10.6).
In Latvia, net sales in reported currency increased 13.1 percent to SEK 673 million (594). Adjusted EBITDA excluding the positive impact from IFRS 16, like for like regarding exchange rates, acquisitions and disposals, grew 8 percent. Adjusted EBITDA in reported currency rose 17.8 percent to SEK 214 million (182) and the adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 31.9 percent (31.5).
The number of mobile subscriptions in Latvia rose by 4,000 in the quarter driven by the addition of 10,000 postpaid subscriptions.
Income from associated companies increased to SEK 315 million (182) driven by Turkcell in Turkey.

| SEK in millions, except margins, operational | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Chg | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec | Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| data and changes | 2019 | 2018 | % | 2019 | 2018 | % |
| Net sales (external) | 160 | 1,432 | -88.8 | 603 | 6,687 | -91.0 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 64 | 510 | -87.5 | 157 | 2,341 | -93.3 |
| Margin (%) | 39.8 | 35.6 | 26.0 | 35.0 | ||
| CAPEX excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets |
10 | 282 | -96.4 | 75 | 823 | -90.9 |
Former segment region Eurasia is classified as held for sale and discontinued operations since December 31, 2015. Consequently, highlights for region Eurasia are presented in a condensed format. For more information on discontinued operations, see Note 4.
Due to the divestments of Azercell in Azerbaijan, Geocell in Georgia, Ucell in Uzbekistan and Kcell in Kazakhstan, respectively, during 2018, the only remaining operation in discontinued operations in 2019 was Moldcell in Moldova.
Net sales percent in reported currency fell to SEK 160 million (1,432).
Adjusted EBITDA fell to SEK 64 million (510). The adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 39.8 percent (35.6).
CAPEX excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and rightof-use assets, fell to SEK 10 million (282).
| SEK in millions, except per share data and number of shares | Note | Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 20181 |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 20181 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing operations | |||||
| Net sales | 5, 6 | 22,838 | 22,209 | 85,965 | 83,559 |
| Cost of sales | -14,997 | -14,977 | -54,082 | -52,162 | |
| Gross profit | 7,841 | 7,231 | 31,884 | 31,398 | |
| Selling, administration and R&D expenses | -5,458 | -4,698 | -20,178 | -18,562 | |
| Other operating income and expenses, net | -95 | -325 | -551 | -432 | |
| Income from associated companies and joint ventures | 312 | 178 | 1,138 | 835 | |
| Operating income | 5 | 2,600 | 2,386 | 12,293 | 13,238 |
| Financial items, net | -819 | -674 | -2,938 | -2,219 | |
| Income after financial items | 1,781 | 1,712 | 9,354 | 11,019 | |
| Income taxes | -416 | 129 | -1,753 | -1,496 | |
| Net income from continuing operations | 1,366 | 1,841 | 7,601 | 9,523 | |
| Discontinued operations | |||||
| Net income from discontinued operations | 4 | 4 | -3,413 | -341 | -6,399 |
| Total net income | 1,370 | -1,572 | 7,261 | 3,124 | |
| Items that may be reclassified to net income: | |||||
| Foreign currency translation differences from continuing operations | -2,429 | -1,001 | 624 | -63 | |
| Foreign currency translation differences from discontinued operations | 37 | 4,759 | 146 | 7,692 | |
| Other comprehensive income from associated companies and joint | 96 | -156 | 382 | -27 | |
| ventures | |||||
| Cash flow hedges | -39 | 21 | -93 | -312 | |
| Cost of hedging | -55 | 0 | 54 | 45 | |
| Debt instruments at fair value through OCI | -54 | -31 | -28 | -59 | |
| Income taxes relating to items that may be reclassified | -154 | -78 | 361 | 569 | |
| Items that will not be reclassified to net income: | |||||
| Equity instruments at fair value through OCI | 41 | 0 | 47 | 554 | |
| Remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans | 1,965 | -1,691 | -323 | -2,089 | |
| Income taxes relating to items that will not be reclassified | -405 | 347 | 64 | 432 | |
| Associates' remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans | 0 | 0 | 4 | -1 | |
| Other comprehensive income | -998 | 2,169 | 1,237 | 6,740 | |
| Total comprehensive income | 372 | 598 | 8,498 | 9,863 | |
| Total net income attributable to: | |||||
| Owners of the parent | 1,312 | -1,087 | 7,093 | 3,213 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 57 | -485 | 167 | -89 | |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: | |||||
| Owners of the parent | 374 | 857 | 8,161 | 9,876 | |
| Non-controlling interests | -2 | -260 | 337 | -12 | |
| Earnings per share (SEK), basic and diluted | 0.32 | -0.26 | 1.70 | 0.75 | |
| of which continuing operations | 0.32 | 0.42 | 1.77 | 2.17 | |
| Number of shares (thousands) | |||||
| Outstanding at period-end | 9 | 4,112,681 | 4,230,807 | 4,112,681 | 4,230,807 |
| Weighted average, basic and diluted | 4,123,397 | 4,242,082 | 4,172,356 | 4,292,680 | |
| EBITDA from continuing operations | 17 | 7,564 | 6,298 | 30,017 | 25,933 |
| Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations | 3, 17 | 7,914 | 6,680 | 31,017 | 26,540 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses from continuing | -5,276 | -4,090 | -18,863 | -13,530 | |
| operations | |||||
| Adjusted operating income from continuing operations | 3, 17 | 2,980 | 2,993 | 13,452 | 14,146 |
1) Restated, see Note 1.
| SEK in millions | Note | Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 20181 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Goodwill and other intangible assets | 7, 15 | 101,938 | 91,856 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 7 | 78,163 | 78,220 |
| Film and program rights, non-current | 1,063 | – | |
| Right-of-use assets | 1, 7 | 15,640 | – |
| Investments in associated companies and joint ventures, pension obligation assets and other non-current assets |
8 | 14,567 | 14,346 |
| Deferred tax assets | 1,849 | 2,670 | |
| Long-term interest-bearing receivables | 4, 8, 11 | 10,869 | 12,768 |
| Total non-current assets | 224,088 | 199,860 | |
| Film and program rights, current | 1,990 | 110 | |
| Inventories | 1,966 | 1,854 | |
| Trade and other receivables and current tax receivables | 8 | 16,738 | 17,624 |
| Short-term interest-bearing receivables | 4, 8, 11 | 12,300 | 4,529 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 4, 11 | 6,116 | 18,765 |
| Assets classified as held for sale | 4, 11 | 875 | 4,799 |
| Total current assets | 39,984 | 47,681 | |
| Total assets | 264,072 | 247,541 | |
| Equity and liabilities | |||
| Equity attributable to owners of the parent | 91,047 | 97,387 | |
| Equity attributable to non-controlling interests | 1,409 | 5,050 | |
| Total equity | 92,455 | 102,438 | |
| Long-term borrowings | 8, 11 | 99,899 | 86,990 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 11,647 | 11,382 | |
| Provisions for pensions and other long-term provisions | 8,407 | 6,715 | |
| Other long-term liabilities | 1,377 | 1,164 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 121,330 | 106,250 | |
| Short-term borrowings | 8, 11 | 19,779 | 9,552 |
| Trade payables and other current liabilities, current tax payables and | 4 | 29,904 | 28,742 |
| short-term provisions | |||
| Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale | 4, 11 | 604 | 560 |
| Total current liabilities | 50,287 | 38,853 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 264,072 | 247,541 |
1) Restated, see Note 1.
| SEK in millions | Note | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 20181 | 2019 | 20181 | ||
| Cash flow before change in working capital | 6,932 | 5,434 | 27,909 | 24,809 | |
| Increase/decrease Film and program right assets and li abilities2 |
161 | 11 | 152 | 22 | |
| Increase/decrease other operating receivables, liabilities and inventory |
-1,154 | 733 | 73 | 1,974 | |
| Change in working capital | -993 | 744 | 225 | 1,996 | |
| Amortization of Film and program rights2 | -372 | -55 | -541 | -109 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 5,566 | 6,122 | 27,594 | 26,696 | |
| of which from continuing operations | 5,547 | 5,988 | 29,576 | 25,329 | |
| of which from discontinued operations | 19 | 134 | -1,983 | 1,367 | |
| Cash CAPEX | 17 | -3,886 | -4,681 | -15,224 | -14,794 |
| Free cash flow | 17 | 1,681 | 1,442 | 12,369 | 11,902 |
| of which from continuing operations | 1,685 | 1,534 | 14,415 | 11,555 | |
| of which from discontinued operations | -4 | -92 | -2,047 | 347 | |
| Cash flow from other investing activities | -2,969 | -9,207 | -15,319 | 753 | |
| Total cash flow from investing activities | -6,855 | -13,887 | -30,543 | -14,041 | |
| of which from continuing operations | -6,832 | -14,999 | -30,665 | -14,412 | |
| of which from discontinued operations | -23 | 1,112 | 122 | 371 | |
| Cash flow before financing activities | -1,289 | -7,765 | -2,949 | 12,655 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -1,719 | -3,073 | -14,712 | -12,446 | |
| of which from continuing operations | -1,713 | -2,865 | -11,013 | -12,286 | |
| of which from discontinued operations | -6 | -208 | -3,699 | -160 | |
| Cash flow for the period | -3,008 | -10,838 | -17,661 | 209 | |
| of which from continuing operations | -2,998 | -11,877 | -12,103 | -1,367 | |
| of which from discontinued operations | -10 | 1,039 | -5,559 | 1,577 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents, opening balance | 9,110 | 33,120 | 22,591 | 20,984 | |
| Cash flow for the period | -3,008 | -10,838 | -17,662 | 209 | |
| Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents | 108 | 310 | 1,280 | 1,398 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents, closing balance | 6,210 | 22,591 | 6,210 | 22,591 | |
| of which from continuing operations | 6,116 | 18,765 | 6,116 | 18,765 | |
| of which from discontinued operations | 94 | 3,827 | 94 | 3,827 |
See Note 17 section Operational free cash flow for further information.
1) Restated, see Note 1.
2) Total cash flow effect from Film and program rights is the total of Increase/decrease Film and program right assets and liabilities and Amortization of Film and program rights.
| Owners of | Non-controlling | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK in millions | the parent | interests | Total equity |
| Opening balance, January 1, 2018 | 101,226 | 5,291 | 106,517 |
| Change in accounting principles1,6 | -6 | – | -6 |
| Change in accounting principles in associated companies2 | 282 | – | 282 |
| Adjusted opening balance, January 1, 2018 | 101,500 | 5,291 | 106,791 |
| Dividends | -9,881 | -229 | -10,110 |
| Share-based payments | 36 | – | 36 |
| Acquisition of treasury shares3 | -4,147 | – | -4,147 |
| Total transactions with owners | -13,992 | -229 | -14,221 |
| Total comprehensive income6 | 9,876 | -12 | 9,863 |
| Effect of equity transactions in associated companies | 4 | – | 4 |
| Closing balance, December 31, 20186 | 97,387 | 5,050 | 102,438 |
| Dividends | -9,850 | -166 | -10,016 |
| Share-based payments | 32 | – | 32 |
| Acquisition and transfer of treasury shares3 | -4,974 | – | -4,974 |
| Changes in non-controlling interests4 | 311 | -3,812 | -3,502 |
| Cancellation of treasury shares, net effect5 | – | – | – |
| Bonus issue, net effect5 | – | – | – |
| Total transactions with owners | -14,482 | -3,978 | -18,460 |
| Total comprehensive income | 8,161 | 337 | 8,498 |
| Effect of equity transactions in associated companies | -20 | – | -20 |
| Closing balance, December 31, 2019 | 91,047 | 1,409 | 92,455 |
1) Transition effect of IFRS 9 SEK -16 million.
2) Transition effect of IFRS 15 and IFRS 9 for Turkcell, which is a publicly listed company and therefore included with one-quarter lag.
3) Acquisition and transfer of treasury shares, see Note 9.
4) Mainly relates to acquisition of Turkcell's 41.45 percent share in Fintur, see Note 4.
5) For information on cancellation of treasury shares and bonus issue of shares, see Note 9.
6) The change in accounting principles of film and program rights has adjusted the opening balance January 1, 2018 of SEK 10 million and the closing balance December 31, 2018 of SEK 33 million, see Note 1.

Telia Company's consolidated financial statements for the fourth quarter and for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2019, have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union. The parent company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act as well as standard RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities and other statements issued by the Swedish Financial Reporting Board. For the group this Interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and for the Parent Company in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The accounting policies adopted, and computation methods used are consistent with those followed in the Annual and Sustainability Report 2018, except as described below. All amounts in this report are presented in SEK millions, unless otherwise stated. Rounding differences may occur.
IFRS 16 "Leases" replaces the previous IAS 17 "Leases" and its associated interpretative guidance. The new standard is effective as of January 1, 2019. IFRS 16 applies a control model to the identification of leases, distinguishing between leases and service contracts on the basis of whether there is an identified asset controlled by the lessee. The new standard removes the classification of leases as operating leases or finance leases, for lessees, as required by IAS 17 and, instead introduces a single accounting model. According to the new model, leases result in the lessee obtaining the right to use an asset during the estimated lease term and, if lease payments are made over time, also obtaining financing. All Telia Company's leases are now recognized as non-current assets and financial liabilities in the consolidated statement of financial position. Instead of operating lease expenses, Telia Company recognizes depreciation and interest expenses in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Lease payments are affecting cash flow from operating activities (e.g. interest, low value asset leases and short-term leases), and cash flow from financing activities (repayment of the lease liability) in the consolidated cash flow statement. The new standard does not include significant changes to the requirements for accounting by lessors.
Telia Company has applied the new standard using the modified retrospective approach, which means that comparative figures have not been restated. The cumulative effect of applying IFRS 16 has been recognized on January 1, 2019. The lease liabilities attributable to leases which have previously been classified as operating leases under IAS 17 have been measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the incremental borrowing rate as of January 1, 2019. Telia Company has recognized a right-of-use asset at an amount equal to the lease liability, adjusted by the amount of any prepaid or accrued lease payments related to the lease, recognized as of December 31, 2018. Hence, the transition to IFRS 16 has had no material effect on group equity.
Telia Company has applied the practical expedients to recognize payments associated with short-term leases and leases of low value assets, as an expense in the consolidated income statement. Telia Company has not applied IFRS 16 to intangible assets. Non-lease components are expensed and not accounted for as part of the right-of-use-asset or the lease liability. Telia Company has at the date of initial application of IFRS 16 reassessed whether a contract is or contains a lease.
For leases classified as finance leases under IAS 17, the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset and the lease liability under IFRS 16 at January 1, 2019, equals the carrying amount of the lease asset and lease liability accounted for under IAS 17 immediately before transition to IFRS 16.
The initial application of IFRS 16 had the following effects on the consolidated statement of financial position at the date of initial application January 1, 2019.
| IFRS 16 effects | |
|---|---|
| SEK in millions | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Goodwill and other intangible assets | -284 |
| Property, plant and equipment | -1,273 |
| Right-of-use assets | 16,547 |
| Deferred tax asset | 89 |
| Long-term interest-bearing receivables | -425 |
| Trade and other receivables and current tax receivables |
-236 |
| Assets classified as held for sale | 148 |
| Increase total assets | 14,566 |
| Long-term borrowings | 11,810 |
| Deferred tax liability | 89 |
| Short-term borrowings | 2,529 |
| Trade payables and other current liabilities, current tax payables and short-term provi sions |
-11 |
| Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale |
148 |
| Increase total liabilities | 14,566 |
In the table above, deferred tax assets and tax liabilities attributable to the right-of-use asset and lease liability, have been offset where there is a legal enforceable right to set off the deferred taxes. Telia Company has identified lease contracts relating to e.g. network equipment (e.g. copper, dark fiber, IRU and ducts), technical and non-technical space, technical and non-technical equipment, stores, land and cars.
In determining the balances above, the main judgements made are related to determining the lease terms and whether a contract is or contains a lease. Regarding lease terms, a majority of the lease contracts in the group includes options for Telia Company either to extend or to terminate the contract. When determining the lease term, Telia Company considers all facts and circumstances that creates an economic incentive to exercise an extension option, or not to exercise a termination option. Example of factors that are considered are; strategic plans, assessment of future technology changes, the importance of the underlying asset to Telia Company's operations and/or costs associated with not extending or not terminating the lease. Telia Company has reassessed whether a contract is or contains a lease at the date of initial application of IFRS 16. Telia Company has concluded that some agreements that were assessed to be a service contract under IAS 17, meet the definition of a lease and are in scope of IFRS 16. The difference between Telia Company's future minimum leasing fees under operating lease agreements in accordance with IAS 17 and the lease liability which was recognized as of January 1, 2019, in accordance with IFRS 16 was mainly related to finance leases, estimated lease term extension periods and reassessments of whether a contract is or contains a lease.
For accounting principles regarding IFRS 16, see Telia Company's Annual and Sustainability Report 2018.
The estimated quarterly impact of IFRS 16, presented below, is based on 2018 operating expenses within EBITDA related to contracts meeting the IFRS 16 definition of leases. The impact is not audited and is based on a high-level assessment.
| Estimated quarterly IFRS 16 impact on adjusted |
|
|---|---|
| SEK in billions | EBITDA like for like |
| Sweden | 0.21 |
| Finland | 0.12 |
| Norway | 0.10 |
| Denmark | 0.07 |
| Lithuania | 0.02 |
| Estonia | 0.02 |
| Other operations | 0.17 |
| Total, | |
| continuing operations | 0.71 |
The amendments in Interest Rate Benchmark Reform (Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39 and IFRS 7) clarify that entities would continue to apply certain hedge accounting requirements assuming that the interest rate benchmark on which the hedged cash flows and cash flows from the hedging instrument are based will not be altered as a result of interest rate benchmark reform. The amendments are effective from January 1, 2020 and have been early adopted by Telia Company in 2019. The amendments were endorsed by EU on January 15,
Q4
The acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting leads to increased advertising revenue for Telia Company. The performance obligation for advertising is satisfied when the advertisement is actually shown, published or displayed and the revenue is recognized at that time. The revenues are reduced for rebates.
Following the acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting, Telia Company has changed the accounting principles for licensed film and program rights in order to align with the IFRS principles applied within the Media industry and thereby provide reliable and more relevant information. Under previous accounting principles the Finnish Liiga program right asset and related liability for all seasons were recognized in the statement of financial position when the license period began. Film and program right assets were presented as part of "Other intangible assets" in the statement of financial position. The amortization was classified as part of "Amortization, depreciation and impairment" i.e. outside EBITDA and the cash flow was presented as cash CAPEX within investing activities.
In accordance with the new accounting principles, film and program right assets and related liabilities are recognized in the statement of financial position when the license period begins, the cost can be measured reliably, the content has been accepted by the group in accordance with the license agreement and the film or program is available for its first showing/broadcasting. The assets are presented in separate line items for non-current and current film and program rights in the statement of financial position. Film and program rights are recognized at cost less accumulated amortization and any impairments. Future payment commitments for contractual film and program rights not recognized in the statement of financial position are disclosed as contractual commitments, see Note 14.
Film and program rights are amortized over the useful life which is based on the license period or number of showings. Amortization of film and program rights is now classified as operating expenses within EBITDA and cash flows are classified within operating activities.
The retrospective change in film and program right accounting principles resulted in restatement of the accounting for the Finnish Liiga program rights in 2018 and 2019. The effects for 2018 are presented in the restatement tables below.

The accounting for the Norwegian handset lease contracts, which include a right for the Telia Company customer to swap to a new handset by returning the current handset and entering into a new lease contract, has been adjusted in order to account for all contracts as operating leases. Previously some of the contracts were accounted for as finance leases. The adjustment is
made retrospectively and is only affecting 2019. The restatement impact on net income and equity for the nine months period January-September 2019 was SEK -12 million. The EBITDA effect for the same period was SEK 16 million.
| Oct-Dec 2018 | Jan-Dec 2018 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restate | Restate | |||||
| SEK in millions | Reported | ments Liiga |
Restated | Reported | ments Liiga |
Restated |
| Continuing operations | ||||||
| Net sales | 22,209 | – | 22,209 | 83,559 | – | 83,559 |
| Cost of sales | -14,977 | – | -14,977 | -52,162 | – | -52,162 |
| Gross profit | 7,231 | – | 7,231 | 31,398 | – | 31,398 |
| Other operating income and expenses | -4,845 | – | -4,845 | -18,160 | – | -18,160 |
| Operating income | 2,386 | – | 2,386 | 13,238 | – | 13,238 |
| Finance costs and other financial items, net |
-682 | 8 | -674 | -2,252 | 33 | -2,219 |
| Income after financial items | 1,704 | 8 | 1,712 | 10,986 | 33 | 11,019 |
| Income taxes | 129 | – | 129 | -1,496 | – | -1,496 |
| Net income from continuing operations |
1,833 | 8 | 1,841 | 9,489 | 33 | 9,523 |
| Net income from discontinued operations |
-3,413 | – | -3,413 | -6,399 | – | -6,399 |
| Total net income | -1,580 | 8 | -1,572 | 3,090 | 33 | 3,124 |
| Total net income attributable to: |
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| Owners of the parent | -1,095 | 8 | -1,087 | 3,179 | 33 | 3,213 |
| Non-controlling interests | -485 | – | -485 | -89 | – | -89 |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: |
||||||
| Owners of the parent | 849 | 8 | 857 | 9,842 | 33 | 9,876 |
| Non-controlling interests | -260 | – | -260 | -13 | – | -13 |
| Earnings per share (SEK), basic and di luted |
-0.26 | 0 | -0.26 | 0,74 | 0.01 | 0.75 |
| of which from continuing operations |
0.42 | 0 | 0.42 | 2.17 | 0.01 | 2.17 |
| EBITDA from continuing operations |
6,353 | -55 | 6,298 | 26,042 | -109 | 25,933 |
| Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations |
6,735 | -55 | 6,680 | 26,649 | -109 | 26,540 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impair ment losses from continuing operations |
-4,145 | 55 | -4,090 | -13,638 | 109 | -13,530 |
| Adjusted operating income from contin uing operations |
2,993 | – | 2,993 | 14,146 | – | 14,146 |
| Restate | Restate | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK in millions | Reported Dec 31, 2017 |
ments Liiga |
Restated Jan 1, 2018 |
Reported Dec 31, 2018 |
ments Liiga |
Restated Dec 31, 2018 |
| Assets | ||||||
| Goodwill and other intangible assets | 76,652 | -1,217 | 75,434 | 93,018 | -1,161 | 91,856 |
| Other non-current assets | 99,351 | – | 99,351 | 108,004 | – | 108,004 |
| Total non-current assets | 176,003 | -1,217 | 174,785 | 201,021 | -1,161 | 199,860 |
| Film and program rights, current | – | – | – | – | 110 | 110 |
| Other current assets | 69,365 | – | 69,365 | 47,570 | – | 47,570 |
| Total current assets | 69,365 | – | 69,365 | 47,570 | 110 | 47,681 |
| Total assets | 245,367 | -1,217 | 244,150 | 248,592 | -1,051 | 247,541 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||||||
| Total equity | 106,517 | 10 | 106,528 | 102,394 | 43 | 102,438 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 1,950 | -1,143 | 807 | 2,169 | -1,004 | 1,164 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 104,996 | – | 104,996 | 105,086 | – | 105,086 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 106,946 | -1,143 | 105,803 | 107,254 | -1,004 | 106,250 |
| Trade payables and other current lia bilities, current tax payables and short-term provisions |
19,673 | -84 | 19,589 | 28,832 | -90 | 28,742 |
| Other current liabilities | 12,230 | – | 12,230 | 10,111 | – | 10,111 |
| Total current liabilities | 31,904 | -84 | 31,819 | 38,943 | -90 | 38,853 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 245,367 | -1,217 | 244,150 | 248,592 | -1,050 | 247,541 |
| Oct-Dec 2018 | Jan-Dec 2018 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK in millions | Reported | Restate ments Liiga |
Restated | Reported | Restate ments Liiga |
Restated |
| Cash flow before change in working capital |
5,434 | – | 5,434 | 24,809 | – | 24,809 |
| Increase/decrease Film and program right assets and liabili ties |
– | 11 | 11 | – | 22 | 22 |
| Increase/decrease other oper ating receivables, liabilities and inventory |
689 | 44 | 733 | 1,888 | 86 | 1,974 |
| Change in working capital | 689 | 55 | 744 | 1,888 | 109 | 1,996 |
| Amortization of Film and pro gram rights |
– | -55 | -55 | – | -109 | -109 |
| Cash flow from operating activities |
6,122 | – | 6,122 | 26,696 | – | 26,696 |
| Cash CAPEX | -4,681 | – | -4,681 | -14,794 | – | -14,794 |
| Cash flow from other invest ing activities |
-13,887 | – | -13,887 | -14,041 | – | -14,041 |
| Cash flow from financing activities |
-3,073 | – | -3,073 | -12,446 | – | -12,446 |
| Cash flow for the period | -10,838 | – | -10,838 | 209 | – | 209 |

As a result of the implementation of the new operating model, employees and assets and liabilities have been transferred from Sweden to Common Products and Services within Other Operations. Therefore, segment assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2018, have been restated for comparability as follows:
Further, CAPEX and employees have been transferred from Sweden to Common Products and Services within Other Operations and the segments have therefore been restated as follows:
Furthermore, employees have been transferred from Sweden to Division X within Other operations. 2018 figures have therefore been restated for comparability as follows: Employees at the end of the fourth quarter -3 in Sweden and +3 in Division X.
As of October 2019, Finland is part of the new operating model, and the financials have therefore been restated for comparability as follows:
Further, CAPEX and employees have been transferred from Finland to Common Products and Services within Other Operations and the segments have therefore been restated as follows:
• In Finland, CAPEX excluding fees for license and spectrum for the fourth quarter of 2018 is restated by SEK -100 million and for the full year 2018 by SEK -351 million, employees at the end of the fourth quarter of 2018 are restated by -258.
• In Other operations, CAPEX excluding fees for license and spectrum, for the fourth quarter of 2018 is restated by SEK 100 million and for the full year 2018 by SEK 351 million, employees at the end of the fourth quarter of 2018 are restated by 258.
Number of employees in Sweden and Denmark has been restated for comparability in the fourth quarter of 2018 to reflect a common sourcing function with the following effects: Sweden -20, Denmark -13 and Head Office within Other operations +33.
For Norway, the disaggregation of revenues has been restated for comparability for the fourth quarter of 2018 (all amounts in SEK million). The effects were as follows: Service revenues increased by 1 while Equipment revenues decreased by 1. The split within Service revenues were as follows: Mobile subscription revenues -1, Other mobile service revenues +6, Telephony -17, Broadband -108, TV +2, Business solutions +110, Other fixed service revenues +28, Other service revenues -19.
For Finland, the disaggregation of revenues has been restated for comparability for the fourth quarter and full year 2018 (all amounts in SEK million). The effects were as follows: Other service revenues decreased by 8 in the fourth quarter and 11 for the full year, while TV revenues and Advertising revenues increased by 6 and 3, respectively, for the fourth quarter, and 7 and 3, respectively, for the full year.
Former segment region Eurasia is classified as held for sale and discontinued operations since December 31, 2015. For information on assets held for sale and discontinued operations, see Note 4.
Following the acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting, Telia Company has established a new segment, TV and Media, where the Bonnier Broadcasting business is included.
Former segment region Eurasia is classified as held for sale and discontinued operations since December 31, 2015 and is therefore not included in the segment information in Note 5.
For more information regarding:
| SEK in millions | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | |
| Within EBITDA Restructuring charges, synergy implementation costs, costs related to historical legal disputes, regulatory charges and taxes etc.: |
-350 | -382 | -1,000 | -607 |
| Sweden | -37 | -159 | -255 | -181 |
| Finland | -127 | -23 | -168 | -63 |
| Norway | -70 | -177 | -227 | -205 |
| Denmark | -14 | -10 | -41 | -41 |
| Lithuania | -6 | -2 | -22 | -19 |
| Estonia | -1 | -2 | -5 | -6 |
| TV and Media | -86 | – | -86 | – |
| Other operations | -24 | -30 | -211 | -148 |
| Capital gains/losses | 15 | 21 | 15 | 56 |
| Within Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses1 | -23 | -233 | -151 | -266 |
| Within Income from associated companies and joint ventures | -8 | 8 | -8 | -35 |
| Total adjustment items within operating income, continuing operations |
-380 | -607 | -1,159 | -908 |
1) Full year 2019 includes a write-down of SEK -129 million of capitalized development expenses within Other operations following a management decision regarding a cancellation of a development project for a new IT system.
| SEK in millions | Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2018 |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within EBITDA | -11 | -3,417 | -161 | -7,141 |
| Restructuring charges, synergy implementation costs, costs related to historical legal disputes, regulatory charges and taxes etc. |
-10 | -178 | -157 | -379 |
| Impairment loss on remeasurement to fair value less costs to sell | -1 | – | -4 | -217 |
| Capital gains/losses1 | – | -3,239 | – | -6,545 |
| Total adjustment items within EBITDA, discontinued operations | -11 | -3,417 | -161 | -7,141 |
1) Capital gains/losses in the fourth quarter of 2018 relate to the disposals of Kcell and Ucell. Full year 2018 is also impacted by the capital losses from the disposals of Azercell and Geocell, see Note 4.

Former segment region Eurasia (including holding companies) is classified as held for sale and discontinued operations since December 31, 2015. The holding companies will be disposed or liquidated in connection with the transactions. Ncell in Nepal was disposed in 2016 and Tcell in Tajikistan was disposed in 2017. Azercell in Azerbaijan and Geocell in Georgia were disposed in March 2018. The associated company Rodnik in Kazakhstan was disposed in November 2018. Ucell in Uzbekistan and Kcell in Kazakhstan were disposed in December 2018. Telia Company is still committed to the plan to dispose the remaining part of region Eurasia and the delay in the sales process is primarily caused by events and circumstances beyond Telia Company's control. Telia Company has taken actions necessary to respond to the changes in circumstances. Moldcell in Moldova is available for immediate sale and is being actively marketed at a reasonable price given the changes in circumstances. The sales process is in the final stage, bids have been received and term negotiations are at various stages with different parties. Disposal of Moldcell in Moldova is therefore deemed highly probable within 2020.
The estimated cash and debt free value for Moldcell per December 31, 2019, amounts to SEK 0.4 billion (0.5 at the end of the third quarter of 2019). Management's best estimate of the fair value is based on bids received and other input from the sales process. Moldcell was impaired by SEK 100 million in the first quarter of 2019 due to increased carrying value, by SEK 60 million in the second quarter of 2019 due to increased carrying value and price adjustments and by SEK 60 million in the third quarter of 2019 due to increased carrying value. In the fourth quarter Moldcell was impaired by additional SEK 70 million due to increased carrying value and price adjustments. Moldcell was impaired by SEK 85 million in 2018.
On April 2, 2019, Telia Company acquired Turkcell's 41.45 percent minority share in Fintur at a price of EUR 353 million (SEK 3,684 million) based on their proportional share of the cash in Fintur. As a result of the transaction, Telia Company is the sole owner of Fintur Holdings B.V. (Fintur) and Moldcell in Moldova from April 2, 2019.
All effects related to the acquisition are recognized directly in equity, including Telia Company's 24 percent share of Turkcell's reported effects from the transaction, as the total transaction is treated as a transaction with owners in their capacity as owners. The transaction resulted in a net increase of equity attributable to parent shareholders (retained earnings) of SEK 295 million and a decrease of equity attributable to non-controlling interests of SEK 3,815 million in the second quarter of 2019. The cash flow effect from the transaction (price paid) of SEK -3,684 million is recognized within financing activities.
The US and Dutch authorities have investigated historical transactions related to Telia Company's entry into Uzbekistan in 2007. On September 21, 2017, Telia Company reached a global settlement with the US and Dutch authorities regarding the Uzbekistan investigations. As part of the settlement, Telia Company agreed to pay fines and disgorgements in an aggregate amount of USD 965 million, whereof USD 757 million (SEK 6,129 million) were paid during the third quarter of 2017.
On March 19, 2019, Telia Company paid the last remaining part of the disgorgement amount, USD 208.5 million (SEK 1,920 million), to the Dutch Public Prosecution Service (Openbaar Ministerie, OM). The Swedish prosecutor has informed that the appeal against the February, 15, 2019, ruling by the Stockholm city court has been withdrawn, with respect to the disgorgement claim against Telia Company AB. Thereby, Telia Company has completed all financial obligations under the global settlement agreements and no further disgorgement claim will be made against Telia Company by the Swedish prosecutor or by any other authority related to this matter. There was no material effect on net income in 2019.
For more information, see the Annual and Sustainability Report 2018.
| SEK in millions, except per share data | Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2018 |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 160 | 1,432 | 603 | 6,687 |
| Expenses and other operating income, net | -107 | -1,101 | -604 | -4,720 |
| Operating income | 53 | 330 | -1 | 1,967 |
| Financial items, net | 26 | -164 | 1 | -139 |
| Income after financial items | 79 | 167 | 0 | 1,828 |
| Income taxes | -6 | -70 | -50 | -307 |
| Net income before remeasurement and gain/loss on disposal | 74 | 97 | -51 | 1,522 |
| Impairment loss on remeasurement to fair value less costs to sell1 | -70 | – | -290 | -1,105 |
| Loss on disposal of Azercell in Azerbaijan (including cumulative Azercell exchange loss in equity reclassified to net income of SEK -2,944 million)2 |
– | – | – | -3,065 |
| of which loss attributable to parent shareholders | – | – | – | -3,024 |
| of which loss attributable to non-controlling interests | – | – | – | -41 |
| Loss on disposal of Geocell in Georgia (including cumulative Geocell ex change loss in equity reclassified to net income of SEK -101 million)2 |
– | – | – | -241 |
| of which loss attributable to parent shareholders | – | – | – | -190 |
| of which loss attributable to non-controlling interests | – | – | – | -52 |
| Loss on disposal of associated company Rodnik (including cumulative Rodnik exchange loss in equity reclassified to net income of SEK -259 million)2 |
– | -271 | – | -271 |
| Gain on disposal of Kcell in Kazakhstan (including cumulative Kcell ex change loss in equity reclassified to net income of SEK -668 million)2 |
– | 210 | – | 210 |
| of which gain attributable to parent shareholders | – | 509 | – | 509 |
| of which loss attributable to non-controlling interests | – | -299 | – | -299 |
| Loss on disposal of Ucell in Uzbekistan (including cumulative Ucell ex change loss in equity reclassified to net income of SEK -3,934 million)2 |
– | -3,449 | – | -3,449 |
| of which loss attributable to parent shareholders | – | -3,198 | – | -3,198 |
| of which loss attributable to non-controlling interests | – | -251 | – | -251 |
| Net income from discontinued operations | 4 | -3,413 | -341 | -6,399 |
| EPS from discontinued operations (SEK) | 0.00 | -0.67 | -0.07 | -1.42 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 64 | 510 | 157 | 2,341 |
1) Non-tax deductible. 2) Non-taxable gain/loss.
| Eurasia | Eurasia | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK in millions | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Goodwill and other intangible assets | 129 | 216 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 327 | 402 |
| Right-of-use assets | 95 | – |
| Other non-current assets1 | 29 | 79 |
| Short-term interest-bearing receivables | 0 | 0 |
| Other current assets | 200 | 274 |
| Cash and cash equivalents1 | 94 | 3,827 |
| Assets classified as held for sale | 875 | 4,799 |
| Long-term borrowings | 81 | – |
| Long-term provisions | 10 | 8 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 131 | 193 |
| Short-term borrowings | 43 | – |
| Other current liabilities | 338 | 359 |
| Liabilities associated with assets classified as held for sale | 604 | 560 |
| Net assets classified as held for sale2 | 271 | 4,239 |
1) December 31, 2018, included the sales prices for Turkcell's non-controlling interests in Azercell, Geocell and Kcell, whereof SEK 2.6 billion included in cash and cash equivalents. After the acquisition of Turkcell's non-controlling interest in Fintur during the second quarter of 2019, the balances do not include any amounts related to Turkcell. The sales prices for Telia Company's shares in Azercell, Geocell, Kcell and Ucell are included in continuing operations. 2) Represents 100 percent of external assets and liabilities, i.e. non-controlling interests' share of net assets are included.

Following the acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting, Telia Company has established a new segment, TV and Media, where the Bonnier Broadcasting business is included.
| SEK in millions | Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2018 |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | ||||
| Sweden | 8,908 | 9,396 | 34,905 | 36,677 |
| of which external | 8,868 | 9,281 | 34,762 | 36,346 |
| Finland | 4,271 | 4,080 | 15,969 | 15,512 |
| of which external | 4,202 | 4,040 | 15,763 | 15,341 |
| Norway | 3,706 | 3,687 | 14,666 | 11,898 |
| of which external | 3,702 | 3,686 | 14,650 | 11,881 |
| Denmark | 1,532 | 1,634 | 5,675 | 6,167 |
| of which external | 1,508 | 1,605 | 5,585 | 6,075 |
| Lithuania | 1,122 | 996 | 4,045 | 3,849 |
| of which external | 1,112 | 980 | 3,981 | 3,788 |
| Estonia | 907 | 834 | 3,333 | 3,077 |
| of which external | 883 | 810 | 3,235 | 2,982 |
| TV and Media | 751 | – | 751 | – |
| of which external | 711 | – | 711 | – |
| Other operations | 2,283 | 2,218 | 8,889 | 8,743 |
| Total segments | 23,481 | 22,844 | 88,233 | 85,923 |
| Eliminations | -642 | -636 | -2,268 | -2,364 |
| Group | 22,838 | 22,209 | 85,965 | 83,559 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | ||||
| Sweden | 3,668 | 3,166 | 13,932 | 13,162 |
| Finland1 | 1,254 | 1,136 | 4,900 | 4,647 |
| Norway | 1,505 | 1,371 | 6,394 | 4,492 |
| Denmark | 295 | 237 | 1,056 | 751 |
| Lithuania | 379 | 324 | 1,430 | 1,350 |
| Estonia | 280 | 233 | 1,146 | 1,001 |
| TV and Media | 108 | – | 108 | – |
| Other operations | 426 | 213 | 2,051 | 1,138 |
| Total segments1 | 7,914 | 6,681 | 31,017 | 26,540 |
| Eliminations | -0 | -0 | -0 | -0 |
| Group | 7,914 | 6,680 | 31,017 | 26,540 |
| Operating income | ||||
| Sweden | 1,957 | 1,277 | 7,346 | 7,319 |
| Finland | 290 | 436 | 1,489 | 2,045 |
| Norway | 57 | 371 | 1,934 | 2,139 |
| Denmark | 45 | -5 | -45 | -123 |
| Lithuania | 190 | 153 | 714 | 684 |
| Estonia | 125 | 91 | 512 | 440 |
| TV and Media | -44 | – | -44 | – |
| Other operations | -20 | 64 | 387 | 735 |
| Total segments | 2,600 | 2,386 | 12,293 | 13,238 |
| Eliminations | -0 | -0 | -0 | -0 |
| Group | 2,600 | 2,386 | 12,293 | 13,238 |
| Financial items, net1 | -819 | -674 | -2,938 | -2,219 |
| Income after financial items1 | 1,781 | 1,712 | 9,354 | 11,019 |
1) 2018 restated, see Note 1.
| SEK in millions | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segment | Segment | Segment | Segment | |
| assets | liabilities | assets | liabilities | |
| Sweden1 | 48,692 | 12,403 | 45,214 | 13,204 |
| Finland1 | 54,310 | 4,808 | 51,303 | 4,601 |
| Norway | 59,551 | 4,867 | 57,434 | 4,324 |
| Denmark | 8,977 | 1,769 | 8,372 | 1,707 |
| Lithuania | 7,713 | 1,120 | 7,325 | 810 |
| Estonia | 6,059 | 878 | 5,540 | 778 |
| TV and Media | 13,677 | 2,716 | – | – |
| Other operations1 | 36,423 | 8,847 | 32,444 | 10,516 |
| Total segments1 | 235,401 | 37,407 | 207,632 | 35,940 |
| Unallocated1 | 27,797 | 133,606 | 35,110 | 108,603 |
| Assets and liabilities held for sale | 875 | 604 | 4,799 | 560 |
| Total assets/liabilities, group | 264,073 | 171,616 | 247,541 | 145,102 |
1) 2018 restated, see Note 1.
| Oct-Dec 2019 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK in millions | Sweden | Finland | Norway | Denmark | Lithua nia |
Esto nia |
TV and Media |
Other opera tions |
Elimi na tions |
Total |
| Mobile subscription revenues | 3,287 | 1,679 | 1,750 | 702 | 287 | 245 | – | 325 | – | 8,275 |
| Interconnect | 169 | 102 | 117 | 53 | 41 | 18 | – | 15 | – | 516 |
| Other mobile service reve nues |
128 | 185 | 246 | 91 | 10 | 4 | – | 22 | – | 686 |
| Total mobile service reve | 3,584 | 1,967 | 2,114 | 846 | 339 | 267 | – | 361 | – | 9,476 |
| nues | ||||||||||
| Telephony | 537 | 20 | 42 | 47 | 63 | 30 | – | 0 | – | 738 |
| Broadband | 1,176 | 186 | 338 | 56 | 143 | 147 | 1 | 0 | – | 2,047 |
| TV | 463 | 176 | 462 | 35 | 88 | 68 | 229 | – | – | 1,521 |
| Business solutions | 737 | 650 | 111 | 51 | 57 | 61 | – | 20 | – | 1,687 |
| Other fixed service revenues | 1,052 | 406 | 26 | 13 | 132 | 89 | – | 1,080 | – | 2,798 |
| Total fixed service reve | 3,965 | 1,437 | 980 | 202 | 482 | 396 | 230 | 1,100 | – | 8,791 |
| nues | ||||||||||
| Advertising revenues | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | 473 | – | – | 473 |
| Other service revenues | 135 | 7 | 26 | 15 | – | 7 | 8 | 67 | – | 266 |
| Total service revenues1 | 7,683 | 3,412 | 3,120 | 1,063 | 821 | 669 | 711 | 1,527 | – | 19,007 |
| Total equipment revenues1 | 1,185 | 789 | 582 | 445 | 291 | 214 | – | 326 | – | 3,832 |
| Total external net sales | 8,868 | 4,202 | 3,702 | 1,508 | 1,112 | 883 | 711 | 1,854 | – | 22,839 |
| Internal net sales | 39 | 70 | 5 | 24 | 11 | 24 | 40 | 429 | -642 | – |
| Total net sales | 8,908 | 4,271 | 3,706 | 1,532 | 1,122 | 907 | 751 | 2,283 | -642 | 22,838 |
| Oct-Dec 2018 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK in millions | Sweden Finland2 | Nor way2 |
Denmark | Lithu ania |
Esto nia |
TV and Media |
Other opera tions |
Elimi na tions |
Total2 | |
| Mobile subscription reve nues |
3,290 | 1,606 | 1,797 | 726 | 263 | 222 | – | 306 | – | 8,210 |
| Interconnect | 157 | 121 | 131 | 59 | 35 | 18 | – | 18 | – | 540 |
| Other mobile service reve nues |
155 | 198 | 258 | 112 | 16 | 4 | – | 11 | – | 754 |
| Total mobile service reve nues |
3,603 | 1,926 | 2,186 | 896 | 315 | 244 | – | 335 | – | 9,504 |
| Telephony | 602 | 52 | 47 | 43 | 74 | 32 | – | – | – | 850 |
| Broadband | 1,115 | 179 | 260 | 61 | 141 | 136 | – | – | – | 1,891 |
| TV | 464 | 164 | 418 | 39 | 69 | 58 | – | – | – | 1,211 |
| Business solutions | 733 | 577 | 112 | 46 | 53 | 54 | – | 17 | – | 1,591 |
| Other fixed service revenues | 1,214 | 432 | 28 | 9 | 80 | 80 | – | 1,102 | – | 2,945 |
| Total fixed service reve | 4,127 | 1,403 | 865 | 198 | 416 | 360 | – | 1,119 | – | 8,489 |
| nues | ||||||||||
| Advertising revenues | – | 3 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Other service revenues | 122 | -8 | 13 | 8 | – | 7 | – | 94 | – | 235 |
| Total service revenues1 | 7,851 | 3,324 | 3,063 | 1,101 | 731 | 612 | – | 1,548 | – | 18,231 |
| Total equipment revenues1 | 1,430 | 716 | 622 | 504 | 249 | 198 | – | 260 | – | 3,978 |
| Total external net sales | 9,281 | 4,040 | 3,686 | 1,605 | 980 | 810 | – | 1,807 | – | 22,209 |
| Internal net sales | 116 | 39 | 1 | 29 | 16 | 24 | – | 411 | -636 | – |
| Total net sales | 9,396 | 4,080 | 3,687 | 1,634 | 996 | 834 | – | 2,218 | -636 | 22,209 |
| Other | Elimi | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK in millions | Lithu | Esto | TV and | opera | na | |||||
| Sweden | Finland | Norway | Denmark | ania | nia | Media | tions | tions | Total | |
| Mobile subscription revenues | 13,008 | 6,647 | 7,222 | 2,887 | 1,110 | 947 | – | 1,294 | – | 33,117 |
| Interconnect | 646 | 403 | 485 | 201 | 157 | 72 | – | 126 | – | 2,090 |
| Other mobile service reve | 601 | 771 | 1,007 | 322 | 42 | 18 | – | 51 | – | 2,813 |
| nues | ||||||||||
| Total mobile service reve | 14,256 | 7,821 | 8,715 | 3,410 | 1,309 | 1,038 | – | 1,471 | – | 38,020 |
| nues | ||||||||||
| Telephony | 2,286 | 138 | 187 | 184 | 268 | 124 | – | 0 | – | 3,188 |
| Broadband | 4,585 | 735 | 1,359 | 239 | 569 | 575 | 1 | 0 | – | 8,063 |
| TV | 1,843 | 645 | 1,922 | 143 | 326 | 258 | 229 | – | – | 5,366 |
| Business solutions | 2,808 | 2,551 | 495 | 190 | 216 | 236 | – | 73 | – | 6,568 |
| Other fixed service revenues | 4,032 | 1,438 | 132 | 62 | 407 | 341 | – | 4,400 | – | 10,813 |
| Total fixed service revenues | 15,554 | 5,507 | 4,095 | 818 | 1,786 | 1,534 | 230 | 4,474 | – | 33,999 |
| Advertising revenues | – | 4 | – | – | – | – | 473 | – | – | 477 |
| Other service revenues | 464 | 26 | 74 | 34 | – | 28 | 8 | 324 | – | 959 |
| Total service revenues1 | 30,274 | 13,359 | 12,884 | 4,262 | 3,096 | 2,600 | 711 | 6,270 | – | 73,455 |
| Total equipment revenues1 | 4,488 | 2,404 | 1,766 | 1,322 | 886 | 635 | – | 1,008 | – | 12,510 |
| Total external net sales | 34,762 | 15,763 | 14,650 | 5,585 | 3,981 | 3,235 | 711 | 7,278 | – | 85,965 |
| Internal net sales | 142 | 206 | 15 | 91 | 64 | 98 | 40 | 1,611 | -2,268 | – |
| Total net sales | 34,905 | 15,969 | 14,666 | 5,675 | 4,045 | 3,333 | 751 | 8,889 | -2,268 | 85,965 |
| Jan-Dec 2018 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK in millions | Nor | Lithu | Esto | TV and | Other opera |
Elimi na |
||||
| Sweden Finland2 | way2 | Denmark | ania | nia | Media | tions | tions | Total2 | ||
| Mobile subscription revenues | 13,115 | 6,309 | 7,212 | 2,936 | 1,018 | 871 | – | 1,200 | – | 32,662 |
| Interconnect | 636 | 481 | 535 | 230 | 147 | 71 | – | 133 | – | 2,234 |
| Other mobile service reve nues |
634 | 779 | 988 | 335 | 44 | 18 | – | 48 | – | 2,845 |
| Total mobile service reve | 14,386 | 7,569 | 8,735 | 3,500 | 1,209 | 960 | – | 1,382 | – | 37,741 |
| nues | ||||||||||
| Telephony | 2,614 | 224 | 148 | 178 | 313 | 132 | – | – | – | 3,610 |
| Broadband | 4,537 | 713 | 261 | 263 | 570 | 531 | – | 0 | – | 6,874 |
| TV | 1,838 | 563 | 418 | 165 | 268 | 222 | – | – | – | 3,473 |
| Business solutions | 2,770 | 2,275 | 114 | 177 | 203 | 200 | – | 65 | – | 5,804 |
| Other fixed service revenues | 4,317 | 1,558 | 28 | 66 | 420 | 316 | – | 4,559 | – | 11,264 |
| Total fixed service revenues | 16,075 | 5,332 | 968 | 850 | 1,774 | 1,401 | – | 4,624 | – | 31,026 |
| Advertising revenues | – | 3 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Other service revenues | 371 | 10 | 12 | 28 | – | 38 | – | 324 | – | 783 |
| Total service revenues1 | 30,833 | 12,914 | 9,716 | 4,377 | 2,983 | 2,399 | – | 6,330 | – | 69,553 |
| Total equipment revenues1 | 5,513 | 2,426 | 2,165 | 1,698 | 804 | 582 | – | 817 | – | 14,006 |
| Total external net sales | 36,346 | 15,341 | 11,881 | 6,075 | 3,788 | 2,982 | – | 7,147 | – | 83,559 |
| Internal net sales | 332 | 171 | 17 | 92 | 61 | 95 | – | 1,596 | -2,364 | – |
| Total net sales | 36,677 | 15,512 | 11,898 | 6,167 | 3,849 | 3,077 | – | 8,743 | -2,364 | 83,559 |
1) In all material aspects, equipment revenues are recognized at a point in time and service revenues over time. 2) Restated, see Note 1
| SEK in millions | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | |
| CAPEX | 4,788 | 5,888 | 16,076 | 16,361 |
| Intangible assets | 875 | 2,235 | 3,124 | 4,342 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 3,129 | 3,653 | 11,231 | 12,019 |
| Right-of-use assets | 783 | – | 1,721 | – |
| Acquisitions and other investments | 12,745 | 29,097 | 13,140 | 30,186 |
| Asset retirement obligations | 1,803 | 27 | 2,021 | 64 |
| Goodwill, intangible and tangible non-current assets and | 10,940 | 29,060 | 11,062 | 30,037 |
| right-of-use assets acquired in business combinations | ||||
| Equity instruments | 2 | 9 | 57 | 85 |
| Total continuing operations | 17,531 | 34,984 | 29,214 | 46,547 |
| Total discontinued operations | 18 | 282 | 92 | 862 |
| of which CAPEX | 18 | 282 | 91 | 861 |
| Total investments | 17,550 | 35,267 | 29,306 | 47,409 |
| of which CAPEX | 4,806 | 6,170 | 16,167 | 17,223 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term and short-term borrowings1 SEK in millions |
Carrying value |
Fair value | Carrying value |
Fair value | ||
| Long-term borrowings | ||||||
| Open-market financing program borrowings in fair value hedge relationships |
50,945 | 55,574 | 49,963 | 55,014 | ||
| Interest rate swaps | 230 | 230 | 162 | 162 | ||
| Cross-currency interest rate swaps | 2,694 | 2,694 | 1,792 | 1,792 | ||
| Subtotal | 53,870 | 58,498 | 51,917 | 56,968 | ||
| Open-market financing program borrowings | 32,475 | 42,255 | 32,267 | 39,767 | ||
| Other borrowings at amortized cost | 1,508 | 1,420 | 1,443 | 1,443 | ||
| Subtotal | 87,852 | 102,173 | 85,626 | 98,177 | ||
| Other long-term liabilities Lease liabilities2 |
12,046 | 1,363 | ||||
| Total long-term borrowings | 99,899 | 86,990 | ||||
| Short-term borrowings | ||||||
| Open-market financing program borrowings in fair value hedge relationships |
6,807 | 6,841 | 3,018 | 3,019 | ||
| Interest rate swaps | 22 | 22 | 45 | 45 | ||
| Cross-currency interest rate swaps | – | – | 292 | 292 | ||
| Subtotal | 6,828 | 6,863 | 3,355 | 3,357 | ||
| Utilized bank overdraft and short-term credit facilities at amortized cost |
7,838 | 7,846 | – | – | ||
| Open-market financing program borrowings | 1,422 | 1,431 | 1,771 | 1,776 | ||
| Other borrowings at amortized cost | 723 | 783 | 4,378 | 4,378 | ||
| Subtotal | 16,811 | 16,923 | 9,505 | 9,512 | ||
| Other short-term liabilities | ||||||
| Lease liabilities2 | 2,968 | 46 | ||||
| Total short-term borrowings | 19,779 | 9,552 |
1) For financial assets the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value. For information on fair value estimation, see the Annual and Sustainability Report 2018, Note C3 to the consolidated financial statements.
2) For 2018 Lease liabilities relate to finance lease agreements under IAS 17 Leases.
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assets and liabilities by | Carry | of which | Carry | of which | ||||
| fair value hierarchy level1 | ing | Level | Level | Level | ing | Level | Level | Level |
| SEK in millions | value | 1 | 2 | 3 | value | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Financial assets at fair value | ||||||||
| Equity instruments at fair value through OCI2 | 319 | – | – | 319 | 272 | – | – | 272 |
| Equity instruments at fair value through income | 13 | – | – | 13 | 13 | – | – | 13 |
| statement | ||||||||
| Long- and short-term bonds at fair value through OCI | 14,677 | 12,667 | 2,010 | – | 7,780 | 7,780 | – | – |
| Derivatives designated as hedging instruments3 | 3,651 | – | 3,651 | – | 2,402 | – | 2,402 | – |
| Derivatives at fair value through income statement3 | 170 | – | 170 | – | 777 | – | 777 | – |
| Total financial assets at fair value by level | 18,830 | 12,667 | 5,831 | 332 | 11,244 | 7,780 | 3,179 | 286 |
| Financial liabilities at fair value | ||||||||
| Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | 2,791 | – | 2,791 | – | 2,000 | – | 2,000 | – |
| Derivatives at fair value through income statement | 532 | – | 532 | – | 392 | – | 392 | – |
| Contingent consideration liabilities | 41 | – | – | 41 | – | – | – | – |
| Total financial liabilities at fair value by level | 3,365 | – | 3,323 | 41 | 2,392 | – | 2,392 | – |
1)For information on fair value hierarchy levels and fair value estimation, see the Annual and Sustainability Report 2018, Note C3 to the consolidated financial statements and the section below.
2)Equity instruments at fair value through OCI have been restated by SEK 49 million in 2018.
3)For 2018, carrying value of SEK 546 million has been reclassified from Derivatives at fair value through income statement to Derivatives designated as hedging instruments.

Investments classified within Level 3 make use of significant unobservable inputs in deriving fair value, as they trade infrequently. As observable prices are not available for these equity instruments, Telia Company has a market approach to derive the fair value.
Telia Company's primary valuation technique used for estimating the fair value of unlisted equity instruments in level 3 is based on the most recent transaction for the specific company if such transaction has been recently done. If there have been significant changes in circumstances between the transaction date and the balance sheet date that, in the assessment of Telia Company, would have a material impact on the fair value, the carrying value is adjusted to reflect the changes.
In addition, the assessment of the fair value of material unlisted equity instruments is verified by applying other valuation models in the form of valuation multiples from listed comparable companies (peers) on relevant financial and operational metrics, such as revenues, gross profit and other relevant KPIs for the specific company. Comparable listed companies are determined based on industry, size, development stage, geographic area and strategy. The multiple is calculated by dividing the enterprise value of the comparable company by the relevant metric. The multiple is then adjusted for discounts/premiums with regards to differences, advantages and disadvantages between Telia Company's investment and the comparable public companies based on company specific facts and circumstances.
Although Telia Company uses its best judgement, and cross-references results of the primary valuation model against other models in estimating the fair value of unlisted equity instruments, there are inherent limitations in all estimation techniques. The fair value estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of an amount that Telia Company could realize in a current transaction. Future confirming events will also affect the estimates of fair value.
The fair values for contingent consideration liabilities have been estimated using a Discounted cash flow method. The valuation model considers the present value of the expected future payments. Contingent consideration liabilities per December 31, 2019, are mainly related to the acquisition of Fello for which the maximum amounts are expected to be paid and the discount effect is deemed immaterial. See Note 15.
Other contingent considerations are not material.
The table below presents the movements in level 3 instruments for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2019. The change in fair value and the disposals of equity instruments 2018 relate mainly to the disposal of Telia Company's holding in Spotify.
| Assets, Jan-Dec 2019 |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movements within Level 3, fair value hierarchy SEK in millions |
Equity in struments at fair value through OCI |
Equity instru ments at fair value through income state ment |
Total | Contingent considerations |
| Level 3, opening balance | 272 | 13 | 286 | – |
| Changes in fair value | 46 | – | 46 | – |
| of which recognized in other comprehensive income |
46 | – | 46 | – |
| Purchases | 70 | – | 70 | 41 |
| Disposals | -69 | – | -69 | – |
| Level 3, closing balance | 319 | 13 | 332 | 41 |
| Assets, Jan-Dec 2018 |
Liabilities, Jan-Dec 2018 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movements within Level 3, fair value hierarchy SEK in millions |
Equity in struments at fair value through OCI |
Equity instru ments at fair value through income state ment |
Total | Contingent considerations |
| Level 3, opening balance1 | 1,949 | 19 | 1,968 | – |
| Changes in fair value of which recognized in other comprehensive income |
554 554 |
– – |
554 554 |
– – |
| Purchases/capital contributions | 39 | 0 | 39 | – |
| Disposals | -2,269 | -6 | -2,275 | – |
| Level 3, closing balance | 272 | 13 | 286 | – |
1)Equity instruments at fair value through OCI 2018 have been restated by SEK 49 million.

On April 20, 2018, the Board of Directors decided on a share buy-back program. At the date for the annual general meeting held on April 10, 2019, Telia Company held 120,544,406 treasury shares. The annual general meeting approved a reduction of the share capital of SEK -386 million by way of cancellation of all treasury shares held and a corresponding increase of the share capital of SEK 386 million by way of bonus issue, which were executed during the second quarter of 2019. In addition, the annual general meeting authorized the Board of Directors to continue to buy back shares. The authorization may be exercised on one or more occasions before the annual general meeting 2020. On October 17, 2019, Telia Company announced that the Board of Directors had decided not to execute on the remaining SEK 5 billion of the three-year share buy-back program ambition.
As of December 31, 2019, Telia Company held 96,859,759 treasury shares and the total number of issued and outstanding shares was 4,209,540,375 and 4,112,680,616, respectively.
The total price for the repurchased shares under the share buy-back program during the twelve-month period was SEK 4,930 million and transaction costs, net of tax, amounted to SEK 3 million, of which SEK 1,531 million
and SEK 0 million, respectively, related to the fourth quarter.
During May 2019 Telia Company transferred 1,002,363 shares to the participants in the "Long Term Incentive program 2016/2019" (LTI program), via a share-swap agreement with an external party, at an average price of SEK 40.5568 per share. The total cost for the transferred shares was SEK 41 million and transaction costs, net of tax, amounted to SEK 0 million.
During the twelve-month period the total acquisitions of treasury shares under the share buy-back program and the transfer of shares under the LTI program reduced other contributed capital within parent shareholder's equity by SEK 4,974 million (SEK 4,147 million during the twelve-month period 2018).
In the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2019, Telia Company purchased goods and services for SEK 9 million (34) and sold goods and services for SEK 7 million (16) from/to related parties. These related party transactions are based on commercial terms.
Net debt presented below is based on the total Telia Company group for both continuing and discontinued operations.
| SEK in millions | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term borrowings | 99,980 | 86,990 |
| of which lease liabilities, non-current | 12,127 | 1,363 |
| Less 50 percent of hybrid capital1 | -7,947 | -7,861 |
| Short-term borrowings | 19,823 | 9,552 |
| of which lease liabilities, current | 3,012 | 46 |
| Less derivatives recognized as financial assets and hedging long-term and short-term borrowings and related credit support annex (CSA) |
-3,717 | -2,946 |
| Less long-term bonds at fair value through OCI | -5,450 | -7,267 |
| Less short-term investments | -8,426 | -513 |
| Less cash and cash equivalents | -6,210 | -22,591 |
| Net debt, continuing and discontinued operations | 88,052 | 55,363 |
1) 50 percent of hybrid capital is treated as equity, consistent with market practice for this type of instrument, and reduces net debt.
Derivatives recognized as financial assets and hedging long-term and short-term borrowings and related credit support annex (CSA) are part of the balance sheet line items Long-term interest-bearing receivables and Shortterm interest-bearing receivables. Hybrid capital is part of the balance sheet line item Long-term borrowings. Long-term bonds at fair value through OCI are part of the balance sheet line item Long-term interest-bearing receivables. Short-term investments are part of the balance sheet line item Short-term interest-bearing receivables.
The credit rating of Telia Company remained unchanged during the fourth quarter of 2019. Moody's rating for long-term borrowings is Baa1 and P-2 for short-term borrowings, both with a stable outlook. The Standard & Poor long-term rating is BBB+ and the short-term rating is A-2, both with a stable outlook.
On December 2, 2019, a short-term financing was made under the revolving credit facility signed with a group of

thirteen banks. The financing amounted to EUR 750 million (SEK 7.9 billion) and was used to finance the acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting. The intention is to replace the short-term financing with long-term financing during 2020. On December 4, 2019, two issued bonds with a remaining nominal amount of SEK 1,750 million matured.
As of December 31, 2019, the maximum potential future payments that Telia Company (continuing operations) could be required to make under issued financial guarantees totaled SEK 309 million (304 at the end of 2018), of which SEK 294 million (289 at the end of 2018) referred to guarantees for pension obligations. Collateral pledged (continuing and discontinued operations) totaled SEK 45 million (45 at the end of 2018). For ongoing legal proceedings, see Note C29 in the Annual and Sustainability Report 2018. In addition, during September 2019, an arbitration proceeding was initiated against Telia Company under the Share Purchase Agreement related to the divestment of the subsidiary Kcell in Kazakhstan. The arbitration proceeding is in a very early stage and no monetary claim has yet been presented.
As of December 31, 2019, contractual obligations (continuing operations) totaled SEK 10,990 million (4,558 at the end of 2018, restated see Note 1), of which SEK 7,760 million (1,194 at the end of 2018, restated see Note 1) related to film and program rights.
On July 1, 2019, Telia Company acquired all shares in the Swedish mobile operator Fello AB. The acquisition will complement and extend Telia Company's product portfolio within a new segment.
On July 20, 2018, Telia Company announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire Bonnier Broadcasting, including the brands TV4, C More and Finnish MTV, from Bonnier AB at an enterprise value of SEK 9.2 billion, with an additional consideration of maximum SEK 1 billion. The additional consideration will be based on operational performance on revenues and EBITA for the period July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. As per December 31, 2019 the additional amount has been estimated to SEK 800 million and is expected to be paid in the first quarter 2020. The acquisition was approved by the European Commission on November 12, 2019, and the transaction was closed on December 2, 2019.
The purchase price of SEK 9.2 billion corresponds to an EV/EBIT multiple of 15.4x, based on the last 12-month period as of March 31, 2018. Including full run-rate synergies, the EV/EBIT multiple is 7.7x.
The acquisition of TV4, C More and MTV is of strategic importance to Telia Company as it strengthens the company in the fast-growing area of video content consumption. With this acquisition, Telia Company has established a new segment, TV and Media, where the Bonnier Broadcasting business is included. Telia Company's existing TV business will be transferred to the new TV and Media segment in 2020.
Bonnier Broadcasting had revenues of SEK 7.5 billion in the last 12-month period as of March 31, 2018, and an EBIT of SEK 0.6 billion. The operational free cash flow amounted to SEK 0.3 billion. The transaction is expected to generate synergies as per 2020 with a full run-rate of SEK 0.6 billion in 2022. The integration costs are expected to amount to SEK 0.4 billion on an aggregated level in 2020 and 2021. The transaction is expected to contribute by SEK 0.5 billion to Telia Company's operational free cash flow 2020. The pro forma impact on net debt to EBITDA equals 0.2x.
The cost of the combinations, the preliminary fair values of net assets acquired and preliminary goodwill for the combinations are presented in the table below.
| Bonnier | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK in millions | Fello AB | Broadcasting | Total |
| Cost of combination | 100 | 10,670 | 10,770 |
| of which cash consideration paid | 60 | 9,870 | |
| of which contingent consideration | 40 | – | |
| of which estimated deferred consideration | – | 800 | |
| Fair value of net assets acquired | |||
| Intangible assets | 70 | 6,568 | |
| of which customer relationships | 68 | 4,094 | |
| of which brands | 2,160 | ||
| Film and program rights, non-current | 1,029 | ||
| Other non-current assets | 3 | 753 | |
| Non-current assets | 73 | 8,350 | 8,423 |
| Film and program rights, current | 1,977 | ||
| Other current assets | 1,109 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 715 | ||
| Current assets | 6 | 3,802 | 3,808 |
| Total assets acquired | 79 | 12,151 | 12,230 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | -1,287 | ||
| Other non-current liabilities | -349 | ||
| Non-current liabilities | -16 | -1,636 | -1,652 |
| Current liabilities | -12 | -2 440 | -2,452 |
| Total liabilities assumed | -28 | -4 076 | -4,104 |
| Total fair value of net assets acquired | 51 | 8,075 | 8,126 |
| Goodwill | 50 | 2,595 | 2,645 |
The net cash flow effect in the third quarter of 2019 from the business combination was SEK 57 million (cash consideration SEK 60 million paid at closing less cash and cash equivalents SEK 3 million). Goodwill consists mainly of expected cost synergies. No part of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The fair values of assets and liabilities have been determined provisionally, as they are based on preliminary appraisals and subject to confirmation of certain facts. Thus, the purchase price accounting is subject to adjustments. Compared to the preliminary fair values presented in the third quarter of 2019, SEK 54 million has been reallocated from goodwill to customer relationships SEK 68 million and related deferred tax liability SEK 14 million. Acquisition-related costs of SEK 1 million have been recognized as other operating expenses. From the acquisition date, revenues of SEK 33 million and net income of SEK 24 million are included in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. If Fello had been acquired at the beginning of 2019, there had been no material difference in revenues or total net income for Telia Company for 2019.
The sellers have a right to additional compensation up to SEK 40 million (contingent consideration) dependent on Fello's customer growth and revenue per customer during the period July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020. As at the acquisition date July 1, 2019, and at December 31, 2019, the fair value of the contingent consideration has been estimated to SEK 40 million as the maximum amount is expected to be paid at the end of 2020. The discount effect is deemed immaterial. The contingent consideration is recognized as "Other current liabilities", see Note 8.
The net cash flow effect in the fourth quarter of 2019 from the business combination was SEK 9,155 million (cash consideration SEK 9,870 million paid at closing less cash and cash equivalents SEK 715 million).
The fair values of assets and liabilities have been determined provisionally, as they are based on preliminary appraisals and subject to confirmation of certain facts. Thus, the purchase price accounting is subject to adjustments. Acquisition-related costs of SEK 154 million have been recognized as other operating expenses, whereof SEK 86 million in 2019 (SEK 69 million 2018). From the acquisition date, revenues of SEK 711 million and net income of SEK 3 million are included in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. If Bonnier Broadcasting had been acquired at the beginning of 2019, revenues and total net income for Telia Company for 2019 had been approximately SEK 94.4 billion and SEK 7.7 billion, respectively. Internal revenues and expenses between Telia Company and Bonnier Broadcasting for the period before closing (January - November 2019) have not been eliminated from these amounts as this information is not available.

On January 3, 2019, Telia Company acquired all shares in Dalbo Net AB. The cost of the acquisition was SEK 13 million.
On April 1, 2019, Telia Company acquired operations from OÜ GoNetwork in Estonia. The cost of the acquisition was SEK 8 million.
On October 21, 2019, Telia Company acquired operations from Vincit Solutions in Finland. The cost of the acquisition was SEK 5 million.
The key ratios presented in the table below are based on the total Telia Company group including both continuing and discontinued operations.
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return on equity (%, rolling 12 months)1 | 8.4 | 3.6 | ||
| Return on capital employed (%, rolling 12 months)1, 4 | 6.6 | 4.8 | ||
| Equity/assets ratio (%)1, 4 | 31.3 | 37.3 | ||
| Net debt/adjusted EBITDA ratio (multiple, rolling 12 months)2, 3, 4 | 2.82 | 2.08 | ||
| Parent owners' equity per share (SEK)1, 4 | 22.14 | 23.02 | ||
1) Equity is adjusted by weighted ordinary dividend, see the Annual and Sustainability Report 2018 section Definitions for key ratio definitions.
2) Net debt/adjusted EBITDA ratio (multiple, rolling 12 months) 2019 including 12 months adjusted EBITDA from Bonnier Broadcasting, was 2.7x. Net debt/adjusted EBITDA ratio (multiple, rolling 12 months) 2018 including 12 months adjusted EBITDA from Get and TDC Norway was 2.0x (restated). 3) The implementation of IFRS 16 impacted Net debt/adjusted EBITDA ratio (multiple, rolling 12 months) 2019 by 0.2x.
4) Restated, see Note 1.

In addition to financial performance measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, Telia Company presents non-IFRS financial performance measures, for example EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted operating income, continuing operations, CAPEX, CAPEX excluding rightof-use assets, CAPEX excluding license and spectrum fees, Cash CAPEX, Free cash flow, Operational free cash flow, Net debt, Net debt/Adjusted EBITDA ratio and Adjusted EBITDA margin. These alternative measures are considered to be important performance indicators for investors and other users of the Interim report. The alternative performance measures should be considered as a complement to, but not a substitute for, the information prepared in accordance with IFRS. Telia Company's definitions of these non-IFRS measures are described in this note and in the Annual and Sustainability Report 2018. These terms may be defined differently by other companies and are therefore not always comparable to similar measures used by other companies.
Telia Company considers EBITDA as a relevant measure to be able to understand profit generation before investments in tangible, intangible and right-of-use assets. To assist the understanding of Telia Company's underlying financial performance we believe it is also useful to analyze adjusted EBITDA. Adjustment items within EBITDA are specified in Note 3. Following the acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting and in order to align with the change in accounting principles for Film and program rights, Telia Company has changed the definition for EBITDA and adjusted EBIDTA to include amortization of Film and program rights.
| Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 20181 |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 20181 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,238 | |||
| -312 | -178 | -1,138 | -835 |
| 5,276 | 4,090 | 18,863 | 13,530 |
| 7,564 | 6,298 | 30,017 | 25,933 |
| 350 | 382 | 1,000 | 607 |
| 7,914 | 6,680 | 31,017 | 26,540 |
| 2,600 | 2,386 | 12,293 |
1) Restated, see Note 1.
| SEK in millions | Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2018 |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | 53 | 330 | -1 | 1,967 |
| Income from associated companies and joint ventures | – | 272 | 0 | -5 |
| Total depreciation/amortization/write-down | – | 0 | -3 | -217 |
| Capital gains/losses on disposals | – | -3,510 | 0 | -6,545 |
| EBITDA | 53 | -2,907 | -4 | -4,800 |
| Adjustment items within EBITDA (Note 3) | 11 | 3,417 | 161 | 7,141 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 64 | 510 | 157 | 2,341 |
Telia Company considers Adjusted operating income, continuing operations, as a relevant measure to be able to understand the underlying financial performance of
Telia Company. Adjustment items within operating income, continuing operations are specified in Note 3.
| SEK in millions | Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2018 |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | 2,600 | 2,386 | 12,293 | 13,238 |
| Adjustment items within Operating income (Note 3) | 380 | 607 | 1,159 | 908 |
| Adjusted operating income, continuing operations | 2,980 | 2,993 | 13,452 | 14,146 |

Telia Company considers CAPEX, CAPEX excluding right-of-use assets, CAPEX excluding license and spectrum fees and Cash CAPEX as relevant measures to understand the group's investments in intangible, tangible and right-of-use assets (excluding goodwill, assets acquired in business combinations and asset retirement
obligations). Following the acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting and in order to align with the change in accounting principles for Film and program rights, Telia Company has changed the definitions for all CAPEX measures to exclude acquisitions of Film and program rights.
| SEK in millions | Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2018 |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing operations | ||||
| Investments in intangible assets | 875 | 2,235 | 3,124 | 4,342 |
| Investments in property, plant and equipment | 3,129 | 3,653 | 11,231 | 12,019 |
| CAPEX excluding right-of-use assets | 4,004 | 5,888 | 14,355 | 16,361 |
| Investments in right-of-use assets | 783 | – | 1,721 | – |
| CAPEX | 4,788 | 5,888 | 16,076 | 16,361 |
| Excluded: Right-of-use assets | -783 | – | -1,721 | – |
| Net of not paid investments and additional payments from previous periods1 |
-141 | -1,433 | 805 | -2,587 |
| Cash CAPEX | 3,862 | 4,454 | 15,160 | 13,774 |
| CAPEX | 4,788 | 5,888 | 16,076 | 16,361 |
| Excluded: Investments in license and spectrum fees | 1 | -1,378 | -242 | -1,378 |
| CAPEX excluding license and spectrum fees | 4,789 | 4,510 | 15,834 | 14,984 |
| Excluded: Investments in right-of-use assets | -783 | – | -1,721 | – |
| CAPEX excluding fees for license, spectrum and right-of-use assets |
4,006 | 4,510 | 14,113 | 14,984 |
| SEK in millions | Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2018 |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discontinued operations | ||||
| Investments in intangible assets | – | 46 | – | 203 |
| Investments in property, plant and equipment | 10 | 235 | 75 | 658 |
| CAPEX excluding right-of-use assets | 10 | 282 | 75 | 861 |
| Investments in right-of-use assets | 8 | – | 16 | – |
| CAPEX | 18 | 282 | 91 | 861 |
| Excluded: Right-of-use assets | -8 | – | -16 | – |
| Net of not paid investments and additional payments from previous periods |
13 | -56 | -11 | 158 |
| Cash CAPEX | 23 | 226 | 64 | 1,020 |
| CAPEX | 18 | 282 | 91 | 861 |
| Excluded: Investments in license and spectrum fees | – | – | – | -39 |
| CAPEX excluding license and spectrum fees | 18 | 282 | 91 | 823 |
| Excluded: Investments in right-of-use assets | -8 | – | -16 | – |
| CAPEX excluding fees for license, spectrum and right-of-use assets |
10 | 282 | 75 | 823 |
1) Fourth quarter 2018 mainly relates to spectrums in Sweden, which were acquired in 2018 and paid in beginning of 2019, and therefore also has an impact full year 2018 and 2019. Full year 2018 was further impacted by the Telia Helsinki Data Center.
Telia Company considers Free cash flow as a relevant measure to be able to understand the group's cash flow from operating activities and after CAPEX.
| SEK in millions | Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2018 |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | 5,566 | 6,122 | 27,594 | 26,696 |
| Cash CAPEX (paid intangible and tangible assets) | -3,886 | -4,681 | -15,224 | -14,794 |
| Free cash flow, continuing and discontinued operations | 1,681 | 1,442 | 12,369 | 11,902 |

Telia Company considers Operational free cash flow as a relevant measure to be able to understand the cash flows that Telia Company is in control of. From the reported free cash flow from continuing operations dividends from associated companies are deducted, as these are dependent on the approval of boards and the annual general meetings of the associated companies. Licenses and spectrum payments are excluded as they generally refer to a longer period than just one year. In connection to the implementation of IFRS 16 Telia Company changed its definition of operational free cash flow. From January 1, 2019, repayments of lease liabilities are
included, since these are considered to be part of Telia Company's normal daily operations. Telia Company has implemented IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach, and comparatives have therefore not been restated. The changed definition implies that IFRS 16 has no material impact on this cash flow measure. Operational free cash flow in continuing operations represents Telia Company's outlook. Telia Company intends to distribute a minimum of 80 percent of operational free cash flow including dividends from associated companies, net of taxes.
| SEK in millions | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities from continuing operations | 5,547 | 5,988 | 29,576 | 25,330 |
| Cash CAPEX from continuing operations | -3,862 | -4,454 | -15,160 | -13,774 |
| Free cash flow, continuing operations | 1,685 | 1,534 | 14,415 | 11,555 |
| Excluded: Cash CAPEX for licenses and spectrum fees from con | 24 | 142 | 1,161 | 188 |
| tinuing operations | ||||
| Excluded: Dividends from associates from continuing operations | -198 | -259 | -365 | -968 |
| Excluded: Taxes paid on dividends from associates from continu | 10 | 0 | 10 | 41 |
| ing operations | ||||
| Repayments of lease liabilities | -543 | – | -2,651 | – |
| Operational free cash flow | 977 | 1,417 | 12,571 | 10,816 |
| Dividends from associated companies, net of taxes | 188 | 259 | 355 | 927 |
| Operational free cash flow that forms the basis for dividend | 1,165 | 1,676 | 12,926 | 11,743 |
Telia Company considers Net debt to be a relevant measure to be able to understand the group's indebtedness. Net debt is specified in Note 11.
Telia Company considers net debt in relation to adjusted EBITDA as a relevant measure to be able to understand the group's financial position.
| SEK in millions, except for multiple | Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 20181 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net debt | 88,052 | 55,363 |
| Adjusted EBITDA continuing operations accumulated current year | 31,017 | 26,540 |
| Adjusted EBITDA continuing operations previous year | – | – |
| Adjusted EBITDA discontinued operations accumulated current year | 157 | 2,341 |
| Adjusted EBITDA discontinued operations previous year | – | – |
| Excluding: Disposed operations | – | -2,259 |
| Adjusted EBITDA rolling 12 months excluding disposed operations | 31,174 | 26,622 |
| Net debt/adjusted EBITDA ratio (multiple) | 2.82x | 2.08x |
1) Restated, see Note 1.
Telia Company considers Adjusted EBITDA in relation to net sales as a relevant measure to be able to understand the group's profit generation and to be used as a comparable benchmark.
| Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 20181 |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 20181 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22,838 | 22,209 | 85,965 | 83,559 |
| 7,914 | 6,680 | 31,017 | 26,540 |
| 34.7 | 30.1 | 36.1 | 31.8 |
1) Restated, see Note 1.

| SEK in millions | Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2018 |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 104 | 64 | 500 | 417 |
| Gross income | 104 | 64 | 500 | 417 |
| Operating expenses and other operating income, net | -378 | -580 | 752 | -1,477 |
| Operating income | -274 | -516 | 1,252 | -1,060 |
| Financial income and expenses | 591 | -300 | 6,147 | 16,996 |
| Income after financial items | 317 | -816 | 7,399 | 15,936 |
| Appropriations | 2,047 | 1,215 | 5,395 | 7,284 |
| Income before taxes | 2,364 | 399 | 12,794 | 23,220 |
| Income taxes | -524 | -210 | -551 | -563 |
| Net income | 1,839 | 189 | 12,243 | 22,657 |
Financial income and expenses in the fourth quarter of 2019 increased to SEK 591 million (-300) mainly affected by increased foreign exchange rate gains and decreased net interest expenses.
Operating expenses and other operating income, net, in the twelve-month period 2019 amounted to SEK 752 million (-1,477). On March 19, 2019, Telia Company AB's subsidiary in the Netherlands, Sonera Holding B.V., paid the remaining part of the settlement amount regarding the Uzbekistan investigations to the Dutch Public Prosecution Service (Openbaar Ministerie, OM). As a consequence of the payment, Telia Company AB reversed the short-term provision, resulting in a positive effect on Operating expenses and Other operating income, net of SEK 1,931 million in 2019, see Note 4.
Financial income and expenses in the twelve-month period 2019 amounted to SEK 6,147 million (16,996) positively impacted by dividends from subsidiaries with SEK 33,027 million (21,912) offset by impairments of Telia Finland Oyj and TeliaSonera Kazakhstan Holding B.V. amounting to SEK 22,837 million (–) and SEK 1,180 million (–), respectively. Financial income and expenses in 2019 were further positively impacted by reduced foreign exchange rate losses and net interest expenses.

| SEK in millions | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Non-current assets | 199,830 | 176,064 |
| Current assets | 42,759 | 47,512 |
| Total assets | 242,589 | 223,577 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| Restricted shareholders' equity | 15,713 | 15,713 |
| Non-restricted shareholders' equity | 76,900 | 79,477 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 92,612 | 95,189 |
| Untaxed reserves | 6,246 | 6,882 |
| Provisions | 575 | 534 |
| Long-term liabilities | 86,357 | 84,199 |
| Short-term liabilities and short-term provisions | 56,798 | 36,772 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 242, 589 | 223,577 |
Non-current assets increased to SEK 199,830 million (176,064) mainly impacted by increased long-interestbearing intra-group receivables, investments in subsidiaries, mainly related to the acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting Holding AB, as well as contributed shareholder contributions to subsidiaries. These effects were partly offset by impairments of the subsidiaries Telia Finland Oyj and TeliaSonera Kazakhstan Holding B.V..
Equity decreased to SEK 92,612 million (95,189) mainly due to dividend to the shareholders and repurchased treasury shares related to the share buy-back program, partly offset by positive net income.
Short-term liabilities and short-term provisions increased to SEK 56,798 million (36,772) impacted by increased short-term interest-bearing liabilities partly offset by a reversal of the short-term provision for the final settlement amount with the US and Dutch authorities, see Note 4.

Telia Company operates in a broad range of geographical product and service markets in the highly competitive and regulated telecommunications industry. Telia Company has defined risk as anything that could have a material adverse effect on the achievement of Telia Company's goals. Risks can be threats, uncertainties or lost opportunities relating to Telia Company's current or future operations or activities. Telia Company has an established risk management framework in place to regularly identify, analyze, assess and report business, financial as well as ethics and sustainability risks and
uncertainties, and to mitigate such risks when appropriate. Telia Company's risk universe consists of four categories and over thirty risk areas used to aggregate and categorize risks identified across the organization within the risk management framework, see below.
For further information regarding details on risk exposure and risk management, see the Annual and Sustainability Report 2018, Directors Report, section Risk and uncertainties.
Risks that can have a material impact on the strategic objectives arising from internal or external factors
Risks that can cause unexpected variability or volatility in net sales, margins, earnings per share, returns or market capitalization
Risks that may affect or compromise execution of business functions or have an impact on society
Risks related to legal or governmental actions that can have a material impact on the achievement of business objectives

Stockholm, January 29, 2020
Christian Luiga Acting President & CEO
This report has not been subject to review by Telia Company's auditors.
This report contains statements concerning, among other things, Telia Company's financial condition and results of operations that are forward-looking in nature. Such statements are not historical facts but, rather, represent Telia Company's future expectations. Telia Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions; however, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of important factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in any forwardlooking statement. Such important factors include but
may not be limited to: Telia Company's market position; growth in the telecommunications industry; and the effects of competition and other economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors affecting the business of Telia Company, its associated companies and joint ventures, and the telecommunications industry in general. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made, and, other than as required by applicable law, Telia Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them in the light of new information or future events.

Adjustment items comprise capital gains and losses, impairment losses, restructuring programs (costs for phasing out operations and personnel redundancy costs) or other costs with the character of not being part of normal daily operations.
Advertising revenues: External net sales related to linear and digital/AVoD media, sponsorships and other types of advertising.
Broadband revenues: External net sales related to fixed broadband services.
Business solutions: External net sales related to fixed business networking and communication solutions.
CAPEX: An abbreviation of "Capital Expenditure". Investments in intangible and tangible non-current assets, right-ofuse assets, but excluding film and program rights, goodwill, intangible and tangible non-current assets and right-of-use assets acquired in business combinations and asset retirement obligations.
CAPEX excluding right-of-use assets: CAPEX excluding right-of-use assets.
EBITDA: An abbreviation of "Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization." Equals operating income before depreciation, amortization and impairment losses and before income from associated companies and joint ventures but including amortization of film and program rights.
Employees: Total headcount excluding hourly paid employees.
Free cash flow: The total cash flow from operating activities and cash CAPEX.
Interconnect revenues: External net sales related to mobile termination.
Internal net sales: Group internal net sales.
Like for like (%): The change in net sales, external service revenues and adjusted EBITDA, excluding exchange rate effects and based on the current group structure, i.e. including the impact of any acquired companies and excluding the impact of any disposed companies, both in the current and in the comparable period. However, the newly established segment TV and Media comprising the, in December, acquired company Bonnier Broadcasting, is not included.
Mobile subscription revenues: External net sales related to voice, messaging, data and content (including machine to machine).
Net debt: Interest-bearing liabilities less derivatives recognized as financial assets (and hedging long-term and shortterm borrowings) and related credit support annex (CSA),
less 50 percent of hybrid capital (which, consistent with market practice for the type of instrument, is treated as equity), less short-term investments, long-term bonds at fair value through OCI and cash/cash equivalents.
Net debt/adjusted EBITDA ratio (multiple): Net debt divided by adjusted EBITDA rolling 12 months and excluding disposed operations.
Operational free cash flow: Free cash flow from continuing operations excluding cash CAPEX for licenses and spectrum fees, dividends from associated companies net of taxes and including repayment of lease liabilities.
Other fixed service revenues: External net sales of fixed services including fiber installation, wholesale and other infrastructure services.
Other mobile service revenues: External net sales related to visitors' roaming, wholesale and other services.
Return on capital employed: Operating income, including impairments and gains/losses on disposals, plus financial revenues excluding foreign exchange gains expressed as a percentage of average capital employed.
Telephony revenues: External net sales related to fixed telephony services.
Total equipment revenues: External equipment net sales.
Total service revenues: External net sales excluding equipment sales.
TV revenues: External net sales related to TV services.
For definitions of other alternative performance measures, see the Annual and Sustainability Report 2018.
In this report, comparable figures are provided in parentheses and refer to the same item in the corresponding period last year, unless otherwise stated.
Annual and Sustainability Report 2019 March 12, 2020
Annual General Meeting 2020 April 2, 2020, in Stockholm
Interim Report January-March 2020 April 22, 2020
Interim Report January-June 2020 July 17, 2020
Interim Report January-September 2020 October 21, 2020
This information is information that Telia Company AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 07:00 CET on January 29, 2020.
Telia Company AB (publ) Corporate Reg. No. 556103-4249, Registered office: Stockholm Tel. +46 8 504 550 00. www.teliacompany.com

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