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YIT Oyj Interim / Quarterly Report 2014

Oct 30, 2014

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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Interim Report January 1 – September 30, 2014: Active investor sales boosted cash flow and revenue

Unless otherwise noted, the figures in brackets refer to the corresponding period in the previous year.

July–September 2014 (Segment reporting, POC)

  • Revenue increased by 7% to EUR 485.7 (454.7) million. At comparable exchange rates, revenue increased by 10%.
  • Operating profit amounted to EUR 33.5 (37.4) million and operating profit margin was 6.9% (8.2).
  • The order backlog decreased by 6% from the end of June, amounting to EUR 2,736.0 million.
  • Operating cash flow after investments amounted to EUR 40.7 (-82.0) million.

January–September 2014 (Segment reporting, POC)

  • Revenue remained at previous year's level and was EUR 1,340.2 (1,337.6) million. At comparable exchange rates, revenue increased by 4%.
  • Operating profit amounted to EUR 95.1 (111.6) million and operating profit margin was 7.1% (8.3).
  • Operating cash flow after investments amounted to EUR 12.0 (-164.2) million.

Guidance for 2014 lowered in October

The Group revenue based on segment reporting is estimated to grow by 0–5% at comparable exchange rates. The operating profit margin based on segment reporting is estimated to be in the range of 6.5–7.3% excluding nonrecurring items.

Increased uncertainty over the general macroeconomic development impacts YIT's business operations and customers.

Kari Kauniskangas, President and CEO:

Active investor sales and efforts to strengthen cash flow started to bear fruit in the third quarter. This was reflected in increased revenue, strong operating cash flow and net debt beginning to decrease.

The result of the Business Premises and Infrastructure segment improved in the third quarter, supported by the sales of self-developed business premises projects. Our strategy of increasing the number of cooperation projects also progressed successfully, as we signed agreements on new alliance contracts. In the Housing segment, revenue grew but profitability declined.

We lowered our guidance for 2014 regarding the operating profit margin in October. Sales in Russia are estimated to fall below the previously projected level, and the operating profit margin is also weighed down by actions implemented throughout the Group to ensure strong cash flow for the remainder of the year. We will continue our efforts to improve project profitability and

cash flow within the framework of a new Group-wide competitiveness programme, and our goal is to increase return on investment to 15 per cent and reduce net debt to under EUR 600 million by the end of 2016 in accordance with our new short-term targets.

Our strategic focus areas were kept unchanged as a result of our annual strategy work. However, the significance of financial operating space is emphasised in a changing operating environment, and in order to even out cyclicality, the weighting of Central Eastern Europe will be increased as the third geographic pillar in parallel with Finland and Russia.

Our success depends on continuously improving the customer experience and producing a high added value for the customer. One example of success was YIT project finishing second in the public vote at the Jyväskylä Housing Fair in Finland, which was the highest ranking ever achieved by an apartment building project in voting at the fair.

Key figures

Segment reporting, POC

EUR million 7–9/14 7–9/13 Change 1–9/14 1–9/13 Change 1–12/13
Revenue 485.7 454.7 7% 1,340.2 1,337.6 0% 1,858.8
Housing 296.4 270.4 10% 881.4 804.5 10% 1,152.2
Finland, the Baltic countries and
Central Eastern Europe
177.4 140.0 27% 537.2 460.2 17% 656.2
Russia 119.0 130.4 -9% 344.4 344.3 0% 496.0
Business Premises and
Infrastructure
188.8 181.4 4% 456.9 517.2 -12% 688.9
Other items 0.5 2.8 1.9 15.9 17.8
Operating profit 33.5 37.4 -10% 95.1 111.6 -15% 152.8
Operating profit margin, % 6.9% 8.2% 7.1% 8.3% 8.2%
Operating profit excluding
non-recurring items
33.5 37.4 -10% 95.1 111.6 -15% 154.0
Housing 25.1 34.8 -28% 84.0 100.4 -16% 136.3
Finland, the Baltic countries and
Central Eastern Europe
13.3 14.7 -9% 46.3 50.8 -9% 66.2
Russia 11.7 20.1 -42% 37.7 49.6 -24% 70.2
Business Premises and
Infrastructure
10.3 8.0 29% 17.3 21.0 -17% 31.0
Other items -1.8 -5.4 -6.3 -9.8 -13.4
Operating profit margin, %
excluding non-recurring items
6.9% 8.2% 7.1% 8.3% 8.3%
Housing 8.5% 12.9% 9.5% 12.5% 11.8%
Finland, the Baltic countries and
Central Eastern Europe
7.5% 10.5% 8.6% 11.0% 10.1%
Russia 9.9% 15.4% 10.9% 14.4% 14.1%
Business Premises and
Infrastructure
5.4% 4.4% 3.8% 4.1% 4.5%
Profit before taxes 22.6 29.9 -24% 66.5 90.3 -26% 122.8
Profit for the review period1 16.8 23.1 -27% 51.0 69.6 -27% 93.9
Earnings per share, EUR 0.13 0.18 -28% 0.41 0.55 -25% 0.75
Operating cash flow after investments 40.7 -82.0 12.0 -164.2 -87.9
Return on investment
(last 12 months), %
9.1% 12.3% 9.1% 12.3% 10.3%
Equity ratio at end of period, % 35.8% 37.0% 35.8% 37.0% 37.8%
Net interest-bearing debt
at end of period
741.6 774.4 -4% 741.6 774.4 -4% 707.6
Order backlog at end of period 2,736.0 2,813.4 -3% 2,736.0 2,813.4 -3% 2,713.7

1Attributable to equity holders of the parent company

Group reporting, IFRS

9/14 9/13 Change 9/14 6/14 Change 12/13
Net interest-bearing debt,
EUR million 817.9 857.3 -5% 817.9 860.2 -5% 781.7
Gearing ratio, % 127.2% 123.7% 127.2% 130.4% 112.0%

Group financial development based on segment reporting

Accounting principles applied in the interim report

YIT Corporation's management follows the development of the company's business according to the percentage of completion based segment reporting method (POC). Therefore, the explanatory statement of the interim report focuses on describing the company's performance according to this reporting. YIT also reports on its operations in accordance with IFRS guidelines, where the company applies, for example, the IFRIC 15 guidelines. The effects of the differences of the recognition principles are presented in detail in the tables to the interim report.

The Building Services segment was transferred to Caverion Corporation in the partial demerger of June 2013 and the comparison figures for 2013 in the explanatory statement of the interim report concern continuing operations. The result of Building Services for January–June 2013 is reported under discontinued operations in the tables section.

Change at
comparable
Change at
comparable
EUR million 7–9/14 7–9/13 Change exchange rates 1–9/14 1–9/13 Change exchange rates 1–12/13
Revenue 485.7 454.7 7% 10% 1,340.2 1,337.6 0% 4% 1,858.8
Housing 296.4 270.4 10% 14% 881.4 804.5 10% 16% 1,152.2
Finland, the
Baltic
countries and
Central
Eastern
Europe 177.4 140.0 27% 27% 537.2 460.2 17% 17% 656.2
Russia 119.0 130.4 -9% 1% 344.4 344.3 0% 15% 496.0
Business
Premises and
Infrastructure
188.8 181.4 4% 4% 456.9 517.2 -12% -12% 688.9
Other items 0.5 2.8 1.9 15.9 17.8

Revenue, POC

July–September

The Group's revenue increased by 7% year-on-year. At comparable exchange rates, revenue increased by 10%. Revenue grew especially in the Housing Finland, the Baltic countries and Central Eastern Europe business area due to active investor sales in Finland and good consumer demand in the Baltic countries and Central Eastern Europe.

The revenue of the Business Premises and Infrastructure segment was supported by the sales of several business premises that took place during July– September.

January–September

The Group's revenue remained at previous year's level. At comparable exchange rates, revenue increased by 4%. The Housing segment's revenue showed strong development in Finland, the Baltic countries and Central Eastern Europe, and increased also in Russia at comparable exchange rates on the back of exceptionally strong sales early in the year. The segment's revenue growth was also supported by the plot sales to the Hypo Group worth approximately EUR 25 million.

The revenue of the Business Premises and Infrastructure segment decreased due to the weak business premises market among other things.

Result, POC

EUR million 7–9/14 7–9/13 Change 1–9/14 1–9/13 Change 1–12/13
Operating profit 33.5 37.4 -10% 95.1 111.6 -15% 152.8
Housing 25.1 34.8 -28% 84.0 100.4 -16% 135.8
Finland, the Baltic
countries and Central
Eastern Europe 13.3 14.7 -9% 46.3 50.8 -9% 65.7
Russia 11.7 20.1 -42% 37.7 49.6 -24% 70.2
Business Premises and
Infrastructure 10.3 8.0 29% 17.3 21.0 -17% 30.5
Operating profit margin, % 6.9% 8.2% 7.1% 8.3% 8.2%
Housing 8.5% 12.9% 9.5% 12.5% 11.8%
Finland, the Baltic
countries and Central
Eastern Europe 7.5% 10.5% 8.6% 11.0% 10.0%
Russia 9.9% 15.4% 10.9% 14.4% 14.1%
Business Premises and
Infrastructure 5.4% 4.4% 3.8% 4.1% 4.4%
Non-recurring items -1.2

July–September

Operating profit declined by 10% year-on-year. The operating profit margin was 6.9% (7–9/13: 8.2%).

The operating profit margin was weighed down by factors such as changes in the sales mix in the Housing segment as well as actions to ensure strong cash flow.

Changes in foreign exchange rates had a negative impact of EUR 1.3 million on operating profit.

January–September

Operating profit declined by 15% year-on-year. The operating profit margin was 7.1% (1–9/13: 8.3%).

The operating profit margin was weighed down by actions to ensure strong cash flow and weak residential price development in Russia, among other things.

Changes in foreign exchange rates had a negative impact of EUR 6.7 million on operating profit.

EUR million 7–9/14 7–9/13 Change 1–9/14 1–9/13 Change 1–12/13
Profit before taxes 22.6 29.9 -24% 66.5 90.3 -26% 122.8
Profit for the review period1 16.8 23.1 -27% 51.0 69.6 -27% 93.9
Earnings per share, EUR 0.13 0.18 -28% 0.41 0.55 -25% 0.75
Effective tax rate, % 25.5% 22.7% 23.2% 23.0% 23.6%
1Attributable to equity holders of the parent company

Order backlog, POC

EUR million 9/14 9/13 Change 9/14 6/14 Change 12/13
Order backlog 2,736.0 2,813.4 -3% 2,736.0 2,923.9 -6% 2,713.7
Housing 2,033.6 2,115.7 -4% 2,033.6 2,172.0 -6% 2,070.8
Finland, the Baltic countries
and Central Eastern Europe
929.8 1,053.9 -12% 929.8 953.2 -2% 970.8
Russia 1,103.8 1,061.8 4% 1,103.8 1,218.8 -9% 1,100.0
Business Premises and
Infrastructure
702.3 697.7 1% 702.3 751.9 -7% 642.9

The order backlog decreased by 6% from the end of June. Changes in foreign exchange rates decreased the order backlog by EUR 80.7 million compared to the end of June. Order backlog of Business Premises and

Infrastructure decreased due to sales of business premises. At the end of September, 35% of the order backlog had been sold (6/14: 35%).

Acquisitions and capital expenditure

EUR million 7–9/14 7–9/13 Change 1–9/14 1–9/13 Change 1–12/13
Gross capital expenditure on
non-current assets 3.2 0.9 244% 8.8 14.8 -41% 20.2
% of revenue 0.7% 0.3% 0.7% 1.1% 1.1%
Depreciation 3.1 4.2 -27% 9.6 14.7 -35% 17.4

The company did not make any acquisitions in the period under review. Gross capital expenditure on noncurrent assets in January–September amounted to EUR 8.8 million, or 0.7% of revenue. Investments in construction equipment amounted to EUR 2.2 million

(1–9/13: EUR 4.0 million) and investments in information technology totalled EUR 3.8 million (1–9/13: EUR 2.8 million). Other investments amounted to EUR 2.7 million (1–9/13: EUR 8.0 million).

Cash flow and invested capital

EUR million 7–9/14 7–9/13 Change 1–9/14 1–9/13 Change 1–12/13
Operating cash flow after investments 40.7 -82.0 12.0 -164.2 -87.9
Cash flow of plot investments -21.1 -34.1 -38% -97.4 -131.3 -26% -171.4
EUR million 9/14 9/13 Change 9/14 6/14 Change 12/13
Invested capital 1,562.8 1,592.8 -2% 1,562.8 1,603.8 -3% 1,558.8
Return on investment

(last 12 months), % 9.1% 12.3% 9.1% 9.6% 10.3%

Operating cash flow after investments for January– September amounted to EUR 12.0 million. The cash flow of plot investments totalled EUR -97.4 million. The company paid dividends of EUR 47.7 million for 2013 in compliance with the resolution of the Annual General Meeting.

Return on investment declined from the end of June mostly due to the decrease in the 12 month rolling operating profit.

One of YIT's key focus areas is to improve capital efficiency. In January–September, capital was released by measures including apartment sales to investors, an agreement on plot cooperation worth EUR 50 million and the sale of self-developed business premises projects and slow-moving assets worth approximately EUR 70 million.

Development by business segment

Housing

EUR million 7–9/14 7–9/13 Change 1–9/14 1–9/13 Change 1–12/13
Revenue 296.4 270.4 10% 881.4 804.5 10% 1,152.2
Operating profit 25.1 34.8 -28% 84.0 100.4 -16% 135.8
Operating profit margin, % 8.5% 12.9% 9.5% 12.5% 11.8%
Operating profit
excluding non-recurring items
25.1 34.8 -28% 84.0 100.4 -16% 136.3
Operating profit margin, %
excluding non-recurring items
8.5% 12.9% 9.5% 12.5% 11.8%
Operative invested capital
at end of period
1,177.0 1,243.9 -5% 1,177.0 1,243.9 -5% 1,225.8
Return on operative invested capital
(last 12 months), %
9.9% n/a 9.9% n/a 11.2%
Order backlog at end of period 2,033.6 2,115.7 -4% 2,033.6 2,115.7 -4% 2,070.8

Housing Finland, the Baltic countries and Central Eastern Europe

Operating environment

Finnish consumer confidence remained weak in January–September, and consumers were cautious in their purchase decisions. Housing investors remained active. The development of residential prices has been polarised as prices have increased moderately in the Helsinki region while having decreased slightly in the rest of Finland. The demand for small, reasonably priced apartments has remained high. The interest rates on mortgages remained low, and margins on loans decreased slightly.

Positive macroeconomic development has supported the residential markets in the Baltic countries and Central Eastern Europe, although the geopolitical tensions have weighed on the consumer confidence. Residential prices increased moderately in the Baltic countries and Central Eastern Europe during the review period. The interest rates on mortgages were low in all operating countries, and consumers' access to financing remained good.

EUR million 7–9/14 7–9/13 Change 1–9/14 1–9/13 Change 1–12/13
Revenue 177.4 140.0 27% 537.2 460.2 17% 656.2
Operating profit 13.3 14.7 -9% 46.3 50.8 -9% 65.7
Operating profit margin, % 7.5% 10.5% 8.6% 11.0% 10.0%
Operating profit
excluding non-recurring items
13.3 14.7 -9% 46.3 50.8 -9% 66.2
Operating profit margin, %
excluding non-recurring items
7.5% 10.5% 8.6% 11.0% 10.1%
Operative invested capital
at end of period
613.0 671.5 -9% 613.0 671.5 -9% 651.8
Return on operative invested capital
(last 12 months), %
9.5% n/a 9.5% n/a 10.3%
Order backlog at end of period 929.8 1,053.9 -12% 929.8 1,053.9 -12% 970.8

July–September

The revenue of the Housing Finland, the Baltic countries and Central Eastern Europe business area increased by 27% year-on-year. The revenue growth in Finland was attributable to active sales to investors and high completion rate of the sold apartments. In the Baltic countries and Central Eastern Europe sales to consumers increased from the comparison period.

The business area's operating profit decreased by 9% year-on-year, and the operating profit margin stood at 7.5% (7–9/13: 10.5%). The profitability was negatively impacted by increased share of investor projects in production and actions to ensure strong cash flow. Positive profitability development continued in the Baltic countries and Central Eastern Europe.

Investor sales in Finland remained active in July– September, and YIT started the construction of apartment projects for TA-Yhtiöt and VVO, among others. In addition, YIT agreed on the sale of 137 apartments that are mostly completed or close to completion to Ålandsbanken Housing fund, of which 96 apartments were recorded in July-September sales and the rest in October sales.

The focus of operations is in increasing the amount of small and affordable apartments.

January–September

The business area's revenue grew by 17% year-onyear. Of the business area's revenue, Finland accounted for 89%, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania for 5%, and the Czech Republic and Slovakia for 6%. The revenue grew due to the positive development of housing sales in the Baltic countries and Central Eastern Europe, active investor sales in Finland and the plot sales to the Hypo Group worth approximately EUR 25 million.

The business area's operating profit decreased by 9% year-on-year, and the operating profit margin stood at 8.6% (1–9/13: 11.0%). Profitability was weighed down by actions to ensure strong cash flow in Finland. Profitability improved in the Baltic countries and Central Eastern Europe.

Residential construction in
Finland, units 7–9/14 7–9/13 Change 1–9/14 1–9/13 Change 1–12/13
Sold 576 624 -8% 1,894 2,056 -8% 2,779
of which initially started to
consumers1
440 489 -10% 1,192 1,484 -20% 2,057
Start-ups 447 553 -19% 1,821 2,114 -14% 2,483
of which to consumers 311 418 -26% 1,119 1,542 -27% 1,761
Completed 668 620 8% 1,928 2,240 -14% 3,161
of which to consumers 487 377 29% 1,278 1,463 -13% 2,094
Under construction
at end of period
3,455 4,114 -16% 3,455 4,114 -16% 3,562
of which sold at end of period,
%
60% 57% 60% 57% 59%
For sale at end of period 1,917 2,339 -18% 1,917 2,339 -18% 1,988
of which completed 533 559 -5% 533 559 -5% 513
Capital invested in the plot reserve
at end of period, EUR million
172.2 196.1 -12% 172.2 196.1 -12% 197.6
Plot reserve at end of period,
floor sq. m. 1,809,000 1,854,000 -2% 1,809,000 1,854,000 -2% 1,854,000
Cost of completion at end of
period, EUR million
238.7 315.5 -24% 238.7 315.5 -24% 286.0

1Includes sales to residential property funds: 7–9/14: 96 apartments; 7–9/13: 108 apartments; 1–9/14: 201 apartments; 1–9/13: 329 apartments; 1–12/13: 502 apartments

Residential construction in the
Baltic countries and Central
Eastern Europe, units
7–9/14 7–9/13 Change 1–9/14 1–9/13 Change 1–12/13
Sold 158 133 19% 545 376 45% 521
Start-ups 172 134 28% 694 534 30% 723
Completed 131 139 -6% 482 285 69% 382
Under construction
at end of period 1,281 970 32% 1,281 970 32% 1,062
of which sold
at end of period, % 25% 21% 25% 21% 21%
For sale at end of period 1,106 906 22% 1,106 906 22% 950
of which completed 146 141 4% 146 141 4% 111
Capital invested in the plot
reserve at end of period,
EUR million 70.3 69.6 1% 70.3 69.6 1% 70.0
Plot reserve at end of period,
floor sq. m. 352,000 361,000 -2% 352,000 361,000 -2% 361,000
Cost of completion at end of
period, EUR million 56.0 45.0 24% 56.0 45.0 24% 43.4

Housing Russia

Operating environment

In the first months of the year, housing demand in Russia grew as a result of the ruble weakening, which led to consumers transferring their assets to fixed property. However, in spring, housing demand fell from the high level seen earlier in the year, and in July-September demand remained at previous quarter's level with particular focus on small apartments. Residential

prices remained stable on average in January– September. The mortgage rates were on a slight increase in the end of the review period, but the mortgage stock continued to grow.

Local competitors have continued to increase their production volumes.

EUR million 7–9/14 7–9/13 Change 1–9/14 1–9/13 Change 1–12/13
Revenue 119.0 130.4 -9% 344.4 344.3 0% 496.0
Operating profit 11.7 20.1 -42% 37.7 49.6 -24% 70.2
Operating profit margin, % 9.9% 15.4% 10.9% 14.4% 14.1%
Operating profit
excluding non-recurring items
Operating profit margin, %
excluding non-recurring items
11.7
9.9%
20.1
15.4%
-42% 37.7
10.9%
49.6
14.4%
-24% 70.2
14.1%
Operative invested capital
at end of period
Return on operative invested capital
(last 12 months), %
564.0
10.2%
572.4
n/a
-1% 564.0
10.2%
572.4
n/a
-1% 574.0
12.3%
Order backlog at end of period 1,103.8 1,061.8 4% 1,103.8 1,061.8 4% 1,100.0

July–September

The revenue of the Housing Russia business area decreased by 9% year-on-year. At comparable exchange rates, revenue increased by 1%.

The business area's operating profit decreased by 42%, and the operating profit margin stood at 9.9% (7–9/13: 15.4%). Profitability was negatively impacted by modest residential price development.

In July-September, apartment start-ups were in line with consumer sales. In addition to consumer sales, the company made a bundle deal of 47 apartments in Moscow region.

In July-September, consumers used mortgages in 46% of YIT's residential deals in Russia. At the end of September 2014, YIT was responsible for the service

and maintenance of approximately 17,300 apartments in Russia.

January–September

The revenue of the Housing Russia business area remained at the level of the comparison period. At comparable exchange rates, revenue grew by 15%.

The business area's operating profit decreased by 24%, and the operating profit margin stood at 10.9% (1–9/13: 14.4%). Profitability was negatively impacted by factors such as more modest residential price development than in the comparison period and higher share of lower-margin projects.

Residential construction in
Russia, units 7–9/14 7–9/13 Change 1–9/14 1–9/13 Change 1–12/13
Sold 9831 1,162 -15% 3,1762 3,088 3% 4,480
Start-ups 939 1,106 -15% 3,328 3,193 4% 5,099
Completed3 1,312 727 80% 2,542 1,952 30% 2,976
Under construction
at end of period 11,612 9,897 17% 11,612 9,897 17% 10,780
of which sold
at end of period, % 39% 38% 39% 38% 37%
For sale at end of period 7,383 6,654 11% 7,383 6,654 11% 7,177
of which completed 354 562 -37% 354 562 -37% 416
Capital invested in the plot
reserve at end of period4
, EUR
million 251.1 304.4 -18% 251.1 304.4 -18% 320.1
Plot reserve at end of period4
,
floor sq. m. 2,463,000 2,621,000 -6% 2,463,000 2,621,000 -6% 2,798,000
Cost of completion at end of
period, EUR million 642.0 500.0 28% 642.0 500.0 28% 540.0
1 Includes a bundle deal of 47 apartments.

2Includes bundle deals of 177 apartments.

3 Completion of the residential projects requires commissioning by the authorities.

4 Figures include Gorelovo industrial park

Under construction
at end of period, units 9/14 9/13 Change 9/14 6/14 Change 12/13
St. Petersburg 4,136 2,223 86% 4,136 4,136 0% 3,267
Moscow region 3,558 4,305 -17% 3,558 3,618 -2% 4,309
Yekaterinburg, Kazan,
Rostov-on-Don, Tyumen and
Moscow 3,918 3,369 16% 3,918 4,184 -6% 3,204

Business Premises and Infrastructure

Operating environment

The Finnish business premises market remained weak in January–September, especially in office and commercial construction. End-users continued to be cautious in renting new business premises; investor interest in prime locations remained on a good level. The market for contracting remained stable.

The positive macroeconomic outlook has supported the business premises markets in the Baltic countries

and Central Eastern Europe. The demand for business premises contracting has picked up especially in Estonia and Lithuania.

The infrastructure market in Finland remained relatively stable in the review period, and private equity investors were active in M&A in the sector.

EUR million 7–9/14 7–9/13 Change 1–9/14 1–9/13 Change 1–12/13
Revenue 188.8 181.4 4% 456.9 517.2 -12% 688.9
Operating profit 10.3 8.0 29% 17.3 21.0 -17% 30.5
Operating profit margin, % 5.4% 4.4% 3.8% 4.1% 4.4%
Operating profit
excluding non-recurring items
10.3 8.0 29% 17.3 21.0 -17% 31.0
Operating profit margin, %
excluding non-recurring items
5.4% 4.4% 3.8% 4.1% 4.5%
Operative invested capital
at end of period
229.3 215.9 6% 229.3 215.9 6% 189.8
Return on operative invested
capital (last 12 months), %
12.1% n/a 12.1% n/a 20.6%
Order backlog
at end of period
702.3 697.7 1% 702.3 697.7 1% 642.9
Business premises,
EUR million
9/14 9/13 Change 9/14 6/14 Change 12/13
Capital invested in the plot
reserve
95.4 103.2 -8% 95.4 88.2 8% 93.5
Plot reserve, sq. m. 1,111,536 988,000 13% 1,111,536 1,116,433 0% 1,125,000
Cost of completion 55.1 44.8 23% 55.1 67.7 -19% 21.2

July–September

The segment's revenue increased by 4% year-onyear. Revenue was lifted by the sales of several business premises projects that took place during July– September.

Operating profit increased by 29% year-on-year, and the segment's operating profit margin was 5.4% (7–9/13: 4.4%). The positive development in profitability was attributable to higher sales volume.

In September, YIT sold self-developed business premises projects worth approximately 85 million euros. Agreements were signed on the sale of the shopping centre of Tikkurila Commercial Centre Dixi, the Grand Office business premises and the Osmontie office premises. In addition, YIT signed agreements with the eQ Care non-UCITS fund on the sale of day care and assisted living facilities worth approximately EUR 25 million.

In July-September, YIT won several new contracts, of which the most significant was the contract signed on the construction of a CHP power plant for Turun Seudun Energiatuotanto with the alliance model. The value of the contract for YIT is around EUR 40 million.

The E18 Koskenkylä-Kotka motorway was opened for traffic ahead of schedule and the Tripla project proceeded as planned.

January–September

The segment's revenue decreased by 12% year-onyear. Revenue was weighed down particularly by the weak Finnish business premises market.

Operating profit declined by 17% year-on-year, and the segment's operating profit margin was 3.8% (1–9/13: 4.1%). Profitability was weakened by low volume.

The largest ongoing self-developed business premises projects

Project, location Value,
EUR
million
Project
type
Completion
rate, %
Estimated
completion
Sold/unsold Leasable area,
sq. m.
Dixi, Tikkurila
railway station,
Vantaa ~35 Retail 95% 12/14 Sold 5,200
Dixi, Tikkurila
railway station,
Vantaa ~20 Office 95% 12/14 Sold 6,000
Lauttasaari shopping
centre, Helsinki
- Retail 3% 2/17 Unsold 5,700
BW Tower, Lahti - Office 13% 11/15 Unsold 7,500
Aleksanterinkatu 11
Koy, Lahti
- Retail 73% 6/15 Unsold 6,700

The largest ongoing business premises and infrastructure contracts

Project Value,
EUR
million
Project
type
Completion
rate, %
Estimated
completion
E18 Pulteri ~190 Infra 97% 1/15
E18 Hamina bypass ~60 Infra 93% 12/14
Ring Road III
junction
~40 Infra 35% 12/16
Naantali CHP power
plant
~40 Infra 0% 9/17
Espoo's road
maintenance
contract
~30 Infra 0% 10/19

Group financial development based on group reporting (IFRS, IFRIC 15)

EUR million 7–9/14 7–9/13 Change 1–9/14 1–9/13 Change 1–12/13
Revenue 492.4 363.0 36% 1,249.3 1,245.7 0% 1,743.0
Operating profit 28.1 11.7 140% 59.6 75.0 -20% 104.0
Operating profit margin, % 5.7% 3.2% 4.8% 6.0% 6.0%
Profit before taxes 21.3 8.8 143% 43.6 67.2 -35% 95.0
Profit for the review period1 16.3 7.6 114% 33.5 52.5 -36% 70.3
Earnings per share, EUR 0.13 0.06 117% 0.27 0.42 -36% 0.56
Operating cash flow after
investments 40.7 -82.0 12.0 -164.2 -87.9
Order backlog
at end of period 3,278.5 3,259.5 1% 3,278.5 3,259.5 1% 3,184.6
Invested capital
at end of period 1,551.6 1,602.9 -3% 1,551.6 1,602.9 -3% 1,556.2
Return on investment
(last 12 months), % 6.1% 9.8% 6.1% 9.8% 7.0%
Effective tax rate, % 23.9% 13.5% 23.3% 22.0% 26.1%
1 Attributable to equity holders of the parent company

July–September

The Group's revenue increased by 36% year-on-year after IFRS adjustments. The increase in revenue was due to higher handovers of self-developed apartments to buyers and the sale of business premises projects.

After IFRS adjustments, the Group's operating profit increased by 140% year-on-year, and the Group's operating profit margin was 5.7% (7–9/13: 3.2%). The profitability improvement was due to higher revenue.

In group reporting, self-developed residential projects are only recognised as income upon project handover. The timing of completion of self-developed projects affects the Group's revenue recognition, and therefore group figures may fluctuate greatly between different

quarters. In addition, in group reporting the interest expenses are capitalised according to IAS 23, which causes differences in operating profit and financial expenses between segment reporting and group reporting.

January–September

The Group's revenue remained at previous year's level after IFRS adjustments.

After IFRS adjustments, the Group's operating profit declined by 20% year-on-year, and the Group's operating profit margin was 4.8% (1–9/13: 6.0%). Profitability was weighed down by factors such as actions to ensure strong cash flow and changes in the sales mix.

Capital structure and liquidity position
-- ------------------------------------------ -- --
IFRS, EUR million 9/14 9/13 Change 9/14 6/14 Change 12/13
Net interest-bearing debt 817.9 857.3 -5% 817.9 860.2 -5% 781.7
Cash and cash equivalents 90.9 52.4 73% 90.9 75.3 21% 76.3
Interest-bearing debt 908.8 909.7 0% 908.8 935.5 -3% 858.0
From the capital and money markets 343.9 472.4 -27% 343.9 430.5 -20% 451.8
From banks, financial institutions and
insurance companies 292.2 149.9 95% 292.2 216.4 35% 132.9
Construction-stage contract
receivables sold to financial institutions 167.0 191.4 -13% 167.0 186.0 -10% 181.4
Participations in the housing
corporation loans of completed
apartments 105.7 95.1 11% 105.7 102.6 3% 91.4
Other loans 0.9 0.5
Average interest rate, % 3.04% 2.70% 3.04% 2.95% 2.73%
Revolving credit facilities 330.0 280.0 18% 330.0 330.0 0% 330.0
Overdraft facilities 59.7 65.6 -9% 59.7 64.6 -8% 65.1
Net financial expenses, cumulative -16.0 -7.7 107% -16.0 -9.3 73% -9.0
Costs of hedging -3.5 -3.7 -5% -3.5 -1.7 106% -1.5
Equity ratio, % 31.9% 33.6% 31.9% 32.2% 34.3%
Gearing ratio, % 127.2% 123.7% 127.2% 130.4% 112.0%

YIT's liquidity position remained strong in January– September. Cash and cash equivalents amounted to EUR 90.9 million at the end of September. In addition, YIT had undrawn overdraft facilities amounting to EUR 59.7 million. In October, YIT signed a EUR 300 million syndicated long-term unsecured revolving credit facility to replace the bilateral revolving credit facilities granted by the same group of banks. The amount of revolving credit facilities totalled EUR 330.0 million at the end of September.

YIT Corporation's revolving credit facilities and bank loans include a covenant requiring the Group's equity ratio based on the IFRS balance sheet to be higher than 25.0%. In addition, the new revolving credit facility includes a covenant requiring the Group's gearing ratio based on the IFRS balance sheet to be below 150.0%. The covenant concerning gearing ratio (IFRS) will be removed if YIT's gearing ratio is below 100.0% for two consecutive quarters. At the end of September, the equity ratio was 31.9% and the gearing ratio was 127.2%.

The total amount of interest-bearing debt decreased to EUR 908.8 million at the end of September and net interest-bearing debt was EUR 817.9 million.

The decrease in net interest-bearing debt was supported by progress in the capital release program. A total of EUR 11.0 million of long-term loans will mature during the remainder of 2014.

Net financial expenses increased in January– September year-on-year and amounted to EUR 16.0 million (1–9/13: EUR 7.7 million). Interest expenses at the amount of EUR 12.6 million (1–9/13: EUR 13.6 million) were capitalized in accordance with IAS 23.

The interest on participations in housing corporation loans is included in housing corporation charges and is thus booked in project expenses. Interest on the participations amounted to EUR 2.4 million in January– September (1–9/13: EUR 2.0 million).

At the end of September, EUR 137.9 million of the capital invested in Russia was comprised of debt investments (6/14: EUR 151.3 million) and EUR 364.9 million was equity investments or similar permanent net investments (6/14: EUR 400.4 million). In accordance with YIT's hedging policy, the debt investments are hedged against exchange rate risk, while equity investments are not hedged due to their permanent nature.

Personnel

Personnel by business segment 9/14 9/13 Change 9/14 6/14 Change 12/13
Housing 3,848 3,872 -1% 3,848 4,004 -4% 3,818
Finland, the Baltic countries and
Central Eastern Europe 1,839 1,864 -1% 1,839 2,017 -9% 1,832
Russia 2,009 2,008 0% 2,009 1,987 1% 1,986
Business Premises and Infrastructure 1,877 2,164 -13% 1,877 2,022 -7% 2,037
Group Services 307 348 -12% 307 332 -8% 317
Personnel by country 9/14 9/13 Change 9/14 6/14 Change 12/13
Finland 3,332 3,702 -10% 3,332 3,685 -10% 3,515
Russia 1,992 1,993 0% 1,992 1,975 1% 1,968
The Baltic countries and
Central Eastern Europe 708 689 3% 708 698 1% 689
Group, total 6,032 6,384 -6% 6,032 6,358 -5% 6,172

In January–September, the Group employed 6,172 people on average (1–9/13: 6,624). Personnel expenses totalled EUR 195.4 million (1–9/13: EUR 215.0 million). Accident frequency (number of accidents per one million hours worked) was 13 (1–9/13: 11).

Strategic objectives

At its meeting on September 11, 2014, YIT Corporation's Board of Directors decided to keep the company's strategic focus areas unchanged. The weakened macroeconomic outlook in Russia and Finland underlines the importance of sufficient financial operating space. In the Housing segment, YIT pursues growth through self-developed projects. In the Business Premises and Infrastructure segment, the aim is to increase the share of projects where the added value produced by YIT for the customer is high. In order to even out cyclicality, the weighting of Central Eastern

The cost effect of YIT's share-based incentive scheme was approximately EUR 0.8 million (1–9/13: EUR 1.8 million).

Europe will be increased as the third geographic pillar in parallel with Finland and Russia.

The implementation of the strategy and reaching the financial targets is supported by the launch of a Groupwide competitiveness programme, under which shortterm targets have been defined for 2015 and 2016. The long-term financial targets remain unchanged.

YIT's strategy and financial targets were described at YIT's Capital Markets Day on September 25, 2014, in Helsinki, Finland. The presentation materials and recordings from the Capital Markets Day are available at www.yitgroup.com/investors.

YIT's long-term financial targets Target level
Revenue growth 5–10% annually on average
Return on investment 20%
Operating cash flow after investments Sufficient for dividend payout and reduction of debt
Equity ratio 40%
Dividend payout 40–60% of net profit for the period
Target level
0–5% annually on average
15%
Below EUR 600 million

The target levels excluding the net debt target are based on segment reporting method (POC).

Resolutions passed at the Annual General Meeting

YIT published stock exchange releases on the resolutions passed at the Annual General Meeting and the organisation of the Board of Directors on March 18,

Shares and shareholders

The company has one series of shares. Each share carries one vote and confers an equal right to a dividend.

Share capital and number of shares

YIT Corporation's share capital and the number of shares outstanding did not change during the review period. YIT Corporation's share capital was EUR 149,216,748.22 at the beginning of 2014 (2013: EUR 149,216,748.22), and the number of shares outstanding was 127,223,422 (2013: 127,223,422).

Treasury shares and authorisations of the Board of Directors

The Annual General Meeting of YIT Corporation resolved on March 18, 2014, to authorise the Board of Directors to purchase the company's shares as proposed by the Board of Directors. In addition to this, the Board of Directors maintains a valid share issue authorisation issued by YIT's Annual General Meeting on March 10, 2010. The authorisation is valid for five years after the date it was granted. The share issue authorisation also includes an authorisation to decide on the conveyance of treasury shares.

YIT Corporation held 1,633,286 treasury shares at the beginning of the review period purchased on the basis of the authorisation given by the General Meeting of October 6, 2008. During the review period, 5,392 shares were returned to the company in accordance with the terms and conditions of the share-based incentive scheme, after which the company held 1,638,678 treasury shares at the end of September 2014.

  1. The stock exchange releases and a presentation of the members of the Board of Directors are available on YIT's website at www.yitgroup.com.

Trading on shares

The price of YIT's share was EUR 10.17 at the beginning of the year. The closing price of the share on the last trading day of the review period on September 30, 2014, was EUR 6.11. YIT's share price decreased by approximately 40% during the review period. The highest price of the share during the review period was EUR 10.70, the lowest EUR 5.99 and the average price was EUR 8.02. Share turnover on Nasdaq Helsinki during the review period was 100 million shares. The value of the share turnover was EUR 799 million.

During the review period, 74 million YIT Corporation shares changed hands in alternative market places, corresponding to approximately 43% of the total share trade, source: Fidessa Fragmentation Index.

YIT Corporation's market capitalisation on the last trading day of the review period on September 30, 2014, was EUR 767.3 million. The market capitalisation has been calculated excluding the shares held by the company.

Number of shareholders and flagging notifications

At the end of September 2014, the number of registered shareholders was 44,681 (9/13: 42,402). At the end of September, a total of 28.5% of the shares were owned by nominee-registered and non-Finnish investors (9/13: 33.6%).

During the review period, the company received no "flagging notifications" of change in ownership in YIT Corporation in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 9, of the Securities Market Act.

Most significant short-term business risks and risk management

YIT classifies as risks factors that might endanger the achievement of the Group's strategic and financial goals if they should materialise. Risks are divided into strategic, operational, financial and event risks. The identification and management of risks take into account the special features of the business and operating environment. Risk management is an integral part of the Group's management, monitoring and reporting systems. The nature and probability of strategic risks is continuously monitored and reported on. A strategic risk assessment is carried out at Group level once a year in connection with the review of the strategy.

YIT is developing the Group's business structure to be balanced and resistant to economic fluctuations. The Group operates in seven countries and therefore economic fluctuations impact operations at different times in different countries and markets. The Group's business areas balance each other and improve the Group's resistance to economic fluctuations. Fluctuation in consumer demand for housing in Finland has been balanced through investor deals of residential projects, which has contributed to decreasing the Group's exposure to such fluctuations. The company aims to react to changes in the operating environment in time and to utilise the new business opportunities provided by them through continuous monitoring and analysis.

YIT's typical operational risks include risks related to plot investments, sales risk of self-developed residential and business premises projects, and risks related to contract tenders, service agreements, project management and personnel. YIT manages sales risk by adjusting the number of housing start-ups according to the estimated residential demand and the number of unsold apartments (the figures for residential production are presented under Development by business segment) and by normally securing anchor tenants prior to starting a business premises project and the investor in an early phase of construction. Changes in the availability of mortgages and real estate financing are key risks related to the demand for apartments.

One of YIT's strategic focus areas is widening the financial operating space, and accordingly targets have been set on releasing capital. A risk of loss of income is related to capital release efforts in a challenging market environment.

No write-offs were made to plots in the review period. YIT tests the value of its plots as required by IFRS accounting principles. Plot reserves are measured at

acquisition cost and the plot value is impaired when it is estimated that the building being constructed on the plot will be sold at a price lower than the sum of the price of the plot and the construction costs.

Financial risks include risks related to the sufficiency of financing, currency and interest rates, credit and counterparty risks and risks related to the reporting process. Financial risks are managed through accounting and financing policies as well as internal and external auditing.

Approximately 74% of the IFRS revenue during the review period was derived from euro countries. The Russian ruble is one of the Group's key currencies. The Group's most significant currency risk is related to rubledenominated investments. Capital invested in Russia totalled EUR 502.8 million at the end of the review period (9/13: EUR 429.3 million). The amount of equity or equivalent net investments at the end of the period came to EUR 364.9 million (9/13: EUR 429.3 million). The equity investments in the Russian subsidiaries are unhedged in accordance with the treasury policy, and a weakening of the ruble has a negative impact on the Group's shareholders' equity. Debt investments in Russian subsidiaries amounted to EUR 137.9 million at the end of the review period (9/13: EUR 121.3 million), and this exposure was hedged in full. The differences in the interest rates between the euro and ruble have an effect on hedging costs and therefore net financial expenses.

Possible event risks include accidents related to personal or information security and sudden and unforeseen material damage to premises, project sites and other property, resulting from fire, collapse or theft, for example. YIT complies with a group-wide security policy covering the different areas of security. A more detailed account of YIT's risk management policy and the most significant risks were published in the Annual Report 2013.

Prolongation of the geopolitical tensions would probably have a negative effect on YIT's business operations in Russia. The management will closely monitor the development of the situation and its potential effects. The business operations in Russia will be continued normally by developing projects according to demand. Capital turnover will be further improved, which will result in a reduction in the amount of invested capital in Russia.

Events after the review period

In October, residential sales to consumers are estimated to be around 150 units in Finland, around 70

Outlook for 2014

Guidance for 2014 lowered in October

The Group revenue based on segment reporting is estimated to grow by 0-5% at comparable exchange rates. The operating profit margin based on segment reporting is estimated to be in the range of 6.5-7.3% excluding non-recurring items.

Increased uncertainty over the general macroeconomic development impacts YIT's business operations and customers.

Housing

In the long term, residential demand in Finland will be supported by migration to growth centres. Furthermore, the population and the number of households will increase with continued migration and the increasing number of one-person households. YIT estimates that the demand for small apartments, in particular, will remain good.

Apartment start-ups are expected to decrease in Finland. According to RT's (Confederation of Finnish Construction Industries) October 2014 estimate, the construction of 25,000 apartments will start in Finland during 2014. According to a report published by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland in January 2012, the annual need for the production of new apartments amounts to 24,000–29,000 apartments.

YIT estimates that residential prices in Finland will remain stable on average in 2014, but the polarisation of prices will continue. The increase in construction costs is expected to be moderate. The interest rates of mortgages are forecasted to remain low. However, the macroeconomic uncertainty and consumer confidence being below the long-term average are expected to continue to affect the Finnish housing market.

Residential demand in the Baltic countries is expected to be supported by economic growth. Furthermore, the poor condition of residential buildings creates a need for new, high-quality apartments. The volume of residential construction is estimated to grow in the Baltic countries and Slovakia (Forecon and Euroconstruct, June 2014). Euroconstruct (June, 2014) estimated that residential start-ups will decline slightly in the Czech Republic. YIT estimates that housing prices will increase slightly in the Baltic countries and Central Eastern Europe. The weakened macroeconomic outlook

units in the Baltic countries and Central Eastern Europe and around 400 units in Russia.

in Russia is expected to have an effect also on the Baltic economies.

In Russia, the volume of residential construction is estimated to remain unchanged from the previous year (Forecon, June 2014). YIT estimates that housing prices in Russia will remain stable on average and that interest rates on mortgages will increase towards the end of the year. The weakened macroeconomic outlook in Russia may have a negative effect on the housing market.

The long-term outlook for Russian residential construction is good. Living space per person is still clearly lower than in Western Europe and housing is in poor condition, which creates the need for new, highquality housing. Furthermore, the middle class is expected to grow in proportion to the population and the number of households is expected to increase. The development of the mortgage market in Russia has also contributed to the expansion of the potential buyer base. YIT has promoted the availability of mortgages to consumers through extensive cooperation with partner banks.

Business Premises and Infrastructure

The demand for business premises is expected to remain weak in Finland. Commercial construction is expected to remain unchanged year-on-year, while office construction is slowed down by high vacancy rates (RT, October 2014). Real estate investors' interest in good projects in prime locations is expected to be good, and long-term tenants are appreciated.

In the Baltic countries, business premises construction is estimated to increase by 9% in 2014 (Forecon, June 2014). In Slovakia, business premises construction is expected to decrease by 8% in 2014 (Euroconstruct, June 2014).

Infrastructure construction in Finland is estimated to decrease slightly year-on-year (RT, October 2014). Competition is expected to remain tight, especially for smaller contracts. The government is expected to initiate further investment into the rail network in the capital region (west metro extension).

Interim Report January 1 – September 30, 2014: Tables

The information presented in the Interim Report has not been audited.

1 Summary of Financial Statements

  • 1.1 Consolidated income statement, IFRS and segment reporting POC
  • 1.2 Statement of comprehensive income, IFRS
  • 1.3 Consolidated balance sheet, IFRS and segment reporting POC
  • 1.4 Consolidated cash flow statement
  • 1.5 Consolidated statement of changes in equity, IFRS

2 Notes, segment reporting

  • 2.1 Segment reporting accounting principles
  • 2.2 Revenue, segment reporting POC
  • 2.3 Operating profit and operating profit margin, segment reporting POC
  • 2.4 Order backlog, segment reporting POC
  • 2.5 Personnel
  • 2.6 Group figures by quarter, segment reporting POC

3 Notes, IFRS

  • 3.1 Group figures by quarter, IFRS
  • 3.2 Accounting principles of the Interim Report
  • 3.3 Definitions of key financial figures
  • 3.4 Unusual items affecting operating profit
  • 3.5 Business combinations and disposals
  • 3.6 Discontinued operations
  • 3.7 Property, plant and equipment
  • 3.8 Inventories
  • 3.9 Notes on equity
  • 3.10 Financial risk management
  • 3.11 Borrowings and fair value
  • 3.12 Change in contingent liabilities and assets and commitments
  • 3.13 Transactions with associated companies and joint ventures

1 Summary of Financial Statements

1.1 Consolidated income statement, IFRS and segment reporting POC

EUR million 7-9/14
IFRS
7-9/13
IFRS
Change
IFRS
7-9/14
POC
7-9/13
POC
Change
POC
Revenue 492.4 363.0 36% 485.7 454.7 7%
of which activities outside Finland 164.7 102.7 60% 168.3 164.9 2%
Other operating income and expenses -461.3 -347.1 33% -449.2 -413.1 9%
Share of results of associated companies and joint
ventures
0.0 0.0 104% 0.0 0.0 104%
Depreciation -3.1 -4.2 -27% -3.1 -4.2 -27%
Operating profit 28.1 11.7 140% 33.5 37.4 -10%
% of revenue 5.7% 3.2% 6.9% 8.2%
Financial income and expenses -6.7 -2.9 129% -10.9 -7.5 46%
Profit before taxes 21.3 8.8 143% 22.6 29.9 -24%
% of revenue 4.3% 2.4% 4.7% 6.6%
Income taxes 1) -5.1 -1.2 329% -5.8 -6.8 -15%
Profit for the review period 16.2 7.6 114% 16.8 23.1 -27%
Equity holders of the
parent company
16.3 7.6 114% 16.8 23.1 -27%
Non-controlling interest 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Earnings per share, attributable to the equity
holders of the parent company, diluted and
undiluted, EUR 0.13 0.06 117% 0.13 0.18 -28%

1) Taxes for the review period are based on the tax estimate for the whole financial year.

EUR million 1-9/14
IFRS
1-9/13
IFRS
Change
IFRS
1-12/13
IFRS
1-9/14
POC
1-9/13
POC
Change
POC
1-12/13
POC
Continuing operations
Revenue 1,249.3 1,245.7 0% 1,743.0 1,340.2 1,337.6 0% 1,858.8
of which activities
outside Finland 369.1 348.7 6% 488.4 459.6 430.5 7% 622.9
Other operating income
and expenses
Share of results of
-1,180.4 -1,156.0 2% -1,621.6 -1,235.9 -1,211.4 2% -1,688.7
associated companies and
joint ventures 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.2 -0.0 0.0
Depreciation -9.6 -14.7 -35% -17.4 -9.6 -14.7 -35% -17.4
Operating profit 59.6 75.0 -20% 104.0 95.1 111.6 -15% 152.8
% of revenue 4.8% 6.0% 6.0% 7.1% 8.3% 8.2%
Financial income and
expenses -16.0 -7.7 107% -9.0 -28.6 -21.3 34% -30.0
Profit before taxes 43.6 67.2 -35% 95.0 66.5 90.3 -26% 122.8
% of revenue 3.5% 5.4% 5.5% 5.0% 6.7% 6.6%
Income taxes 1) -10.2 -14.8 -31% -24.8 -15.5 -20.7 -25% -29.0
Profit for the review period 33.4 52.5 -36% 70.2 51.0 69.5 -27% 93.8
Equity holders of the
parent company 33.5 52.5 -36% 70.3 51.0 69.6 -27% 93.9
Non-controlling interest -0.1 0.0 -0.1 -0.0 0.0 -0.1
Discontinued operations
Profit for the review period 288.4 287.5 288.4 287.5
Equity holders of the
parent company 288.4 287.5 288.4 287.5
Non-controlling interest
Continuing and
discontinued operations,
total
Profit for the review period 33.4 340.8 -90% 357.6 51.0 357.9 -86% 381.3
Equity holders of the
parent company 33.5 340.9 -90% 357.7 51.0 358.0 -86% 381.3
Non-controlling interest -0.1 -0.1 -0.0 -0.1
Earnings per share,
attributable to the equity
holders of the parent
company, diluted and
undiluted, EUR
Continuing operations 0.27 0.42 -36% 0.56 0.41 0.55 -25% 0.75
Discontinued operations 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.29
Continuing and
discontinued operations,
total
0.27 2.72 -90% 2.86 0.41 2.85 -86% 3.04

1) Taxes for the review period are based on the tax estimate for the whole financial year.

.

1.2 Statement of comprehensive income, IFRS

EUR million 1-9/14 1-9/13 Change 1-12/13
Continuing operations
Profit for the review period 33.4 52.5 -36% 70.2
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to
profit/loss:
Cash flow hedges 0.3 2.6 -87% 3.0
-Deferred tax -0.1 -1.6 -96% -0.8
Change in fair value of for available for sale
investments
0.0 0.0
-Deferred tax 0.0 0.0
Change in translation differences -37.2 -36.2 3% -49.7
Other items 0.2
Other comprehensive income, total -36.7 -35.2 4% -47.5
Total comprehensive result -3.2 17.2 22.7
Attributable to equity holders of the parent company -3.2 17.3 22.8
Attributable to non-controlling interest -0.1 0.0 -0.1
Discontinued operations
Total comprehensive result 288.4 287.5
Attributable to equity holders of the parent company 288.4 287.5
Attributable to non-controlling interest
Continuing and discontinued operations total
Total comprehensive result -3.2 305.6 310.2
Attributable to equity holders of the parent company -3.2 305.7 309.6
Attributable to non-controlling interest -0.1 0.0 -0.1

1.3 Consolidated balance sheet, IFRS and segment reporting POC

EUR million 9/14
IFRS
9/13
IFRS
Change
IFRS
12/13
IFRS
9/14
POC
9/13
POC
Change
POC
12/13
POC
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and
equipment
59.2 70.4 -16% 65.2 59.2 70.4 -16% 65.2
Goodwill 10.9 10.9 0% 10.9 10.9 10.9 0% 10.9
Other intangible assets 9.8 4.0 145% 7.1 9.8 4.0 145% 7.1
Shares in associated
companies and
joint ventures 0.7 0.4 65% 0.5 0.7 0.4 65% 0.5
Other investments 0.8 0.9 -9% 0.8 0.8 0.9 -9% 0.8
Other receivables 2.9 1.0 185% 0.6 2.9 1.0 185% 0.6
Deferred tax assets 43.1 47.7 -10% 42.4 34.3 38.0 -10% 34.1
Current assets
Inventories 2,032.1 2,029.8 0% 2,055.8 1,597.4 1,657.3 -4% 1,668.0
Trade and other
receivables
317.3 317.3 0% 288.0 375.1 374.8 0% 342.8
Cash and cash
equivalents
90.9 52.4 73% 76.3 90.9 52.4 73% 76.3
Total assets 2,567.8 2,534.8 1% 2,547.5 2,182.0 2,210.1 -1% 2,206.3
EQUITY AND
LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital 149.2 149.2 0% 149.2 149.2 149.2 0% 149.2
Other equity 493.2 538.4 -8% 543.5 580.7 611.2 -5% 620.1
Non-controlling interest 0.3 0.4 -14% 0.4 0.4 0.4 13% 0.5
Equity total 642.8 688.0 -7% 693.1 730.4 760.8 -4% 769.8
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities 20.4 14.1 45% 14.4 33.0 22.8 45% 25.1
Pension liabilities 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7
Provisions 40.5 42.8 -5% 42.5 40.5 42.8 -5% 42.5
Borrowings 296.4 316.6 -6% 305.1 296.4 316.6 -6% 305.1
Other liabilities 30.4 27.7 10% 35.0 30.4 27.7 10% 33.1
Current liabilities
Advances received 553.3 475.3 16% 514.3 142.8 147.8 -3% 161.9
Trade and other
payables
347.2 355.4 -2% 370.5 349.2 359.3 -3% 370.1
Provisions 23.7 21.2 12% 19.0 22.6 21.5 5% 19.1
Borrowings 612.4 593.1 3% 552.9 536.0 510.1 5% 478.8
Liabilities total 1,925.0 1,846.8 4% 1,854.4 1,451.6 1,449.3 0% 1,436.4
Total equity and
liabilities
2,567.8 2,534.8 1% 2,547.5 2,182.0 2,210.1 -1% 2,206.3

1.4 Consolidated cash flow statement

EUR million 7-9/14 7-9/13 Change 1-9/14 1-9/13 Change 1-12/13
Net profit for the period 16.2 7.6 114% 33.4 52.5 -36% 70.2
Reversal of accrual-based items 17.5 11.8 49% 45.5 48.7 -7% 61.3
Change in trade and other
receivables -14.5 11.0 -30.1 -54.4 -45% -42.8
Change in inventories 24.9 -136.0 -54.2 -243.3 -78% -296.8
Change in current liabilities -0.5 28.5 46.7 90.7 -48% 186.9
Change in working capital, total 9.9 -96.5 -37.6 -206.9 -82% -152.7
Cash flow of financial items -1.6 -2.3 -32% -17.5 -26.7 -35% -27.6
Taxes paid 0.1 -4.5 -6.3 -37.5 -83% -43.7
Continuing operations, total 42.2 -83.9 17.6 -170.0 -92.5
Discontinued operations -0.8 -2.0 -60% -2.9 -28.9 -90% 30.7
Net cash generated from operating
activities 41.4 -85.9 14.7 -198.8 -123.2
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of
cash -0.0 -0.5 -4.6 -90% -4.9
Cash outflow from investing activities -3.2 -0.9 252% -8.8 -10.5 -15% -15.1
Cash inflow from investing activities 1.6 2.8 -41% 3.7 20.8 -82% 24.7
Continuing operations, total -1.6 1.9 -5.6 5.8 4.7
Discontinued operations -17.2 -17.2
Net cash used in investing activities -1.6 1.9 -5.6 -11.4 -51% -12.5
Operating cash flow after
investments 39.9 -84.1 9.1 -210.2 -135.7
Change in loan receivables 4.3 -8.1 5.5 1.4 291% 5.1
Change in current liabilities -52.4 93.9 -28.1 163.8 133.2
Proceeds from borrowings 80.0 177.4 27.7 540% 27.7
Repayments of borrowings -54.4 -98.5 -113.2 -13% -132.9
Payments of financial leasing debts -0.1 -0.2 0.0 -0.3
Dividends paid -0.0 -47.7 -94.0 -49% -94.0
Continuing operations, total -22.6 85.9 8.4 -14.3 -61.2
Discontinued operations 147.2 147.2
Net cash used in financing activities -22.6 85.9 8.4 132.9 -94% 86.0
Net change in cash and cash
equivalents 17.3 1.9 834% 17.4 -77.3 -49.7
Cash and cash equivalents
at the beginning of the period 75.3 49.7 52% 76.3 174.6 -56% 174.6
Cash and cash equivalents
transferred in demerger
Change in the fair value
-43.8 -43.8
of the cash equivalents -1.9 -0.3 525% -3.0 -2.2 35% -4.7
Cash and cash equivalents
at the end of the period 90.9 51.2 77% 90.9 51.2 77% 76.3

1.5 Consolidated statement of changes in equity, IFRS

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent company
EUR million Share
capital
reserve
Legal
reserve
Other
Translation
differences
Fair value
reserve
Treasury
shares
Retained
earnings
Total Non
controlling
interest
Equity
total
Equity on January 1, 2013 149.2 1.9 3.8 -6.1 -3.4 -9.2 869.8 1,005.9 3.3 1,009.2
Correction of prior financial
period error
-5.7 -5.7 -5.7
Adjusted equity on
January 1, 2013
149.2 1.9 3.8 -6.1 -3.4 -9.2 864.1 1,000.2 3.3 1,003.5
Comprehensive income
Profit for the period
Other comprehensive
income:
340.9 340.9 0.0 340.9
Cash flow hedges 2.6 2.6 2.6
- Deferred tax asset -1.6 -1.6 -1.6
Change in fair value of
available-for-sale assets
0.0 0.0 0.0
- Deferred tax asset 0.0 0.0 0.0
Translation differences -36.2 -36.2 -36.2
Comprehensive income,
total
-36.2 1.0 340.9 305.2 0.0 305.6
Transactions with owners
Dividend distribution -94.0 -94.0 0.0 -94.0
Share-based incentive
schemes
-3.8 1.0 4.1 1.3 1.3
Assets transferred in the
demerger, fair value
-514.9 -514.9 -514.9
Demerger effect -0.4 -7.7 0.1 -8.0 -0.6 -8.6
Transactions with owners,
total
-0.4 -3.8 -7.7 0.1 1.0 -604.8 -615.7 -0.6 -616.3
Changes in ownership shares
in subsidiaries
Acquisition of non
controlling interest,
no loss of control
-2.7 -2.7 -2.3 -5.0
Changes in ownership
shares in subsidiaries, total -2.7 -2.7 -2.3 -5.0
Equity on
September 30, 2013
149.2 1.5 0.0 -50.1 -2.3 -8.2 597.5 687.7 0.4 688.0

In the interim report, an error pertaining to previous financial periods was corrected. In accordance with retrospective accounting for errors pursuant to IAS 8, the overvaluation of work-in-progress inventory resulting from the error has been corrected in the opening equity for 2013. The effect of correcting the error retrospectively in the opening equity for 2013 was EUR -5.7 million.

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent company
EUR million Share
capital
reserve
Legal
reserve
Other
Translation
differences
Fair value
reserve
Treasury
shares
Retained
earnings
Total Non
controlling
interest
Equity
total
Equity on January 1, 2013 149.2 1.9 3.8 -6.1 -3.4 -9.2 869.8 1,005.9 3.3 1,009.2
Correction of prior financial
period error
-5.7 -5.7 -5.7
Adjusted equity on
January 1, 2013
149.2 1.9 3.8 -6.1 -3.4 -9.2 864.1 1,000.2 3.3 1,003.5
Comprehensive income
Profit for the period 357.7 357.7 -0.1 357.6
Other comprehensive
income:
Cash flow hedges 3.0 3.0 3.0
- Deferred tax asset -0.8 -0.8 -0.8
Change in fair value of
available-for-sale assets
0.0 0.0 0.0
- Deferred tax asset 0.0 0.0 0.0
Translation differences -49.7 -49.7 -49.7
Comprehensive income,
total
-49.7 2.2 0.0 357.7 310.2 -0.1 310.1
Transactions with owners
Dividend distribution -94.0 -94.0 -94.0
Share-based incentive
schemes
-3.8 1.0 4.5 1.7 1.7
Assets transferred in the
demerger, fair value
-515.2 -515.2 -515.2
Demerger effect -0.4 -7.7 0.1 -8.0 -0.6 -8.6
Transactions with owners,
total
-0.4 -3.8 -7.7 0.1 1.0 -604.7 -615.7 -0.6 -616.3
Changes in ownership shares
in subsidiaries
Acquisition of non
controlling interest,
no loss of control
-2.2 -2.2 -2.2 -4.4
Changes in ownership
shares in subsidiaries, total
-2.2 -2.2 -2.2 -4.4
Equity on
December 31, 2013
149.2 1.5 0.0 -63.5 -1.2 -8.2 614.9 692.7 0.4 693.1
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent company
EUR million Share
capital
reserve
Legal
reserve
Other
Translation
differences
Fair value
reserve
Treasury
shares
Retained
earnings
Total Non
controlling
interest
Equity
total
Equity on January 1, 2014 149.2 1.5 0.0 -63.5 -1.2 -8.2 614.9 692.7 0.4 693.1
Comprehensive income
Profit for the period 33.5 33.5 -0.1 33.4
Other comprehensive
income:
Cash flow hedges 0.3 0.3 0.3
- Deferred tax asset -0.1 -0.1 -0.1
Change in fair value of
available-for-sale assets
0.0 0.0 0.0
- Deferred tax asset 0.0 0.0 0.0
Translation differences -37.2 -37.2 -37.2
Other change 0.2 0.2 0.2
Comprehensive income,
total
-37.2 0.2 33.7 -3.2 -0.1 -3.3
Transactions with owners
Dividend distribution -47.7 -47.7 -47.7
Share-based incentive
schemes
0.6 0.6 0.6
Transactions with owners,
total -47.1 -47.1 -47.1
Change in non-controlling
interest
Equity on
September 30, 2014 149.2 1.5 0.0 -100.6 -0.9 -8.2 601.5 642.5 0.3 642.8

2 Notes, segment reporting

2.1 Segment reporting accounting principles

In reporting to the management the revenue from own residential and commercial development projects is recognised by multiplying the degree of completion and the degree of sale, i.e. according to the percentage of completion method, which does not fully comply with Group's IFRS accounting principles. According to the Group's IFRS accounting principles revenue from own residential construction projects is recognised on completion and the commercial development projects the recognition practice will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and in accordance with the terms and conditions of each contract. The share of income and expenses to be recognised is calculated by multiplying the percentage of completion by the percentage of sale multiplied by the occupancy rate. YIT usually sells own commercial development projects to investors either prior to construction or during an early phase. The impact of the difference in reporting principles is shown in the line IFRS adjustment. As a result of the accounting policy, Group figures can fluctuate greatly between quarters.

In addition in group reporting the interest expenses are capitalized according to IAS 23 standard, which causes differences in operating profit and financial expenses between segment reporting and group reporting.

The chief operating decision-maker is the YIT Group's Management Board, which reviews the Group's internal reporting in order to assess performance and allocate resources to the segments.

Continuing operations, EUR million 1-9/14 1-9/13 Change 1-12/13
Housing 881.4 804.5 10% 1,152.2
Finland, the Baltic countries and
Central Eastern Europe
537.2 460.2 17% 656.2
Russia 344.4 344.3 0% 496.0
Business Premises and Infrastructure 456.9 517.2 -12% 688.9
Other items 1.9 15.9 17.8
Revenue total, POC 1,340.2 1,337.6 0% 1,858.8
IFRS adjustment -90.9 -91.9 -115.9
Revenue total, IFRS 1,249.3 1,245.7 0% 1,743.0

2.2 Revenue, segment reporting POC

2.3 Operating profit and operating profit margin, segment reporting POC

Operating profit

Continuing operations, EUR million 1-9/14 1-9/13 Change 1-12/13
Housing 84.0 100.4 -16% 135.8
Finland, the Baltic countries and
Central Eastern Europe
46.3 50.8 -9% 65.7
Russia 37.7 49.6 -24% 70.2
Business Premises and Infrastructure 17.3 21.0 -17% 30.5
Other items -6.3 -9.8 -13.6
Operating profit total, POC 95.1 111.6 -15% 152.8
IFRS adjustment -35.4 -36.6 -48.8
Operating profit total, IFRS 59.6 75.0 -20% 104.0

Operating profit margin

Continuing operations, % 1-9/14 1-9/13 1-12/13
Housing 9.5% 12.5% 11.8%
Finland, the Baltic countries and
Central Eastern Europe
8.6% 11.0% 10.0%
Russia 10.9% 14.4% 14.1%
Business Premises and Infrastructure 3.8% 4.1% 4.4%
Group total, POC 7.1% 8.3% 8.2%
Group total, IFRS 4.8% 6.0% 6.0%

2.4 Order backlog, segment reporting POC

Continuing operations, EUR million 9/14 9/13 Change 12/13
Housing 2,033.6 2,115.7 -4% 2,070.8
Finland, the Baltic countries and
Central Eastern Europe
929.8 1,053.9 -12% 970.8
Russia 1,103.8 1,061.8 4% 1,100.0
Business Premises and Infrastructure 702.3 697.7 1% 642.9
Order backlog, POC 2,736.0 2,813.4 -3% 2,713.7
IFRS adjustment 542.6 446.1 470.9
Order backlog, IFRS 3,278.5 3,259.5 1% 3,184.6

2.5 Personnel

At the end of the period 9/14 9/13 Change 12/13
Housing 3,848 3,872 -1% 3,818
Finland ,the Baltic countries and
Central Eastern Europe
1,839 1,864 -1% 1,832
Russia 2,009 2,008 0% 1,986
Business Premises and Infrastructure 1,877 2,164 -13% 2,037
Group Services 307 348 -12% 317
Personnel, total 6,032 6,384 -6% 6,172

2.6 Group figures by quarter, segment reporting POC

Revenue by segments

Continuing operations, EUR million 7-9/14 4-6/14 1-3/14 10-12/13 7-9/13 4-6/13 1-3/13
Housing 296.4 303.8 281.3 347.7 270.4 247.9 286.2
Finland, the Baltic countries and
Central Eastern Europe
177.4 187.0 172.9 196.0 140.0 131.6 188.6
Russia 119.0 116.8 108.5 151.7 130.4 116.3 97.6
Business Premises and Infrastructure 188.8 147.0 121.1 171.7 181.4 177.0 158.8
Other items 0.5 0.6 0.7 1.9 2.8 6.1 7.0
Revenue total, POC 485.7 451.4 403.1 521.3 454.7 430.9 452.0
IFRS adjustment 6.8 -97.7 0.0 -24.0 -91.7 6.2 -6.4
Revenue total, IFRS 492.4 353.7 403.2 497.3 363.0 437.1 445.6

Operating profit by segments

Continuing operations, EUR million 7-9/14 4-6/14 1-3/14 10-12/13 7-9/13 4-6/13 1-3/13
Housing 25.1 30.0 28.9 35.5 34.8 30.6 35.0
Finland, the Baltic countries and
Central Eastern Europe 13.3 16.2 16.8 14.9 14.7 13.7 22.4
Russia 11.7 13.8 12.2 20.5 20.1 17.0 12.6
Business Premises and Infrastructure 10.3 6.9 0.2 9.5 8.0 9.9 3.1
Other items -1.8 -2.1 -2.3 -3.8 -5.4 -2.2 -2.2
Operating profit total, POC 33.5 34.7 26.9 41.2 37.4 38.3 35.9
IFRS adjustment -5.4 -26.3 -3.7 -12.2 -25.7 -6.0 -4.9
Operating profit total, IFRS 28.1 8.3 23.2 29.0 11.7 32.3 31.0

Operating profit margin by segments

Continuing operations,% 7-9/14 4-6/14 1-3/14 10-12/13 7-9/13 4-6/13 1-3/13
Housing 8.5% 9.9% 10.3% 10.2% 12.9% 12.3% 12.2%
Finland, the Baltic countries and
Central Eastern Europe
7.5% 8.6% 9.7% 7.6% 10.5% 10.4% 11.9%
Russia 9.9% 11.8% 11.2% 13.5% 15.4% 14.6% 12.9%
Business Premises and Infrastructure 5.4% 4.7% 0.2% 5.5% 4.4% 5.6% 1.9%
Group total, POC 6.9% 7.7% 6.7% 7.9% 8.2% 8.9% 7.9%
Group total, IFRS 5.7% 2.4% 5.8% 5.8% 3.2% 7.4% 7.0%

Key figures, segment reporting POC

7-9/14 4-6/14 1-3/14 10-12/13 7-9/13 4-6/13 1-3/13
Profit before taxes, EUR million 22.6 25.7 18.2 32.5 29.9 29.8 30.6
Profit for the review period,
attributable to equity holders of the
parent company, EUR million
-continuing operations 16.8 20.0 14.3 24.3 23.1 23.0 23.4
-discontinued operations -0.9 0.0 286.2 2.2
-continuing and discontinued
operations total
16.8 20.0 14.3 23.3 23.1 309.2 25.6
Earnings per share,
diluted and undiluted, EUR
-continuing operations 0.13 0.16 0.11 0.19 0.18 0.18 0.19
-discontinued operations -0.01 2.29 0.01
-continuing and discontinued
operations, total
0.13 0.16 0.11 0.18 0.18 2.47 0.20
9/14 6/14 3/14 12/13 9/13 6/13 3/13
Equity per share, EUR 5.81 5.98 5.63 6.17 6.10 6.01 6.23
Invested capital, EUR million 1,562.8 1,603.8 1,553.7 1,558.8 1,592.8 1,492.5 1,443.4
Return on investment,
from the last 12 months
9.1% 9.6% 10.2% 10.3% 12.3% 13.9% 15.0%
Equity ratio 35.8% 36.4% 35.0% 37.8% 37.0% 38.5% 40.7%
Net interest-bearing debt, EUR million 741.6 776.3 766.6 707.6 774.4 688.1 597.5
Gearing 101.5% 103.2% 108.4% 91.3% 101.1% 91.2% 76.4%
Personnel at the end of the period 6,032 6,358 6,076 6,172 6,384 6,904 6,689

The balance sheet-based key figures presented in the table have been calculated on the basis of the balance sheet according to segment reporting. The comparison periods exclude the assets and liabilities related to YIT's Building Services business, which were transferred to Caverion Group in the partial demerger that took place on June 30, 2013.

Order backlog by segments

Continuing operations, EUR million 9/14 6/14 3/14 12/13 9/13 6/13 3/13
Housing 2,033.6 2,172.0 2,027.3 2,070.8 2,115.7 2,092.7 1,996.4
Finland, the Baltic countries and
Central Eastern Europe 929.8 953.2 956.7 970.8 1,053.9 1,080.0 890.7
Russia 1,103.8 1,218.8 1,070.6 1,100.0 1,061.8 1,012.7 1,105.7
Business Premises and Infrastructure 702.3 751.9 669.4 642.9 697.7 718.0 713.8
Order backlog total, POC 2,736.0 2,923.9 2,696.7 2,713.7 2,813.4 2,810.8 2,710.2
IFRS adjustment 542.6 556.5 449.7 470.9 446.1 365.2 335.7
Order backlog total, IFRS 3,278.5 3,480.3 3,146.4 3,184.6 3,259.5 3,176.0 3,045.9

Operative invested capital

Continuing operations, EUR million 9/14 6/14 3/14 12/13 9/13 6/13 3/13
Housing 1,177.0 1,223.5 1,198.2 1,225.8 1,243.9 1,182.0 1,175.8
Finland ,the Baltic countries and
Central Eastern Europe 613.0 621.9 649.0 651.8 671.5 617.3 586.2
Russia1) 564.0 601.6 549.2 574.0 572.4 564.8 575.4
Business Premises and Infrastructure 229.3 233.2 208.8 189.8 215.9 176.9 146.3

Return on operative invested capital

Continuing operations,
Rolling 12 months, % 9/14 6/14 3/14 12/13
Housing 9.9% 10.7% 10.9% 11.2%
Finland, the Baltic countries and
Central Eastern Europe 9.5% 10.1% 9.7% 10.3%
Russia1) 10.2% 11.4% 12.4% 12.3%
Business Premises and Infrastructure 12.1% 12.0% 15.6% 20.6%

Only operational items are taken into account in calculating the segments' invested capital. 1) Includes the Gorelovo industrial park.

3 Notes, IFRS

3.1 Group figures by quarter, IFRS

7-9/14 4-6/14 1-3/14 10-12/13 7-9/13 4-6/13 1-3/13
Revenue, EUR million 492.4 353.7 403.2 497.3 363.0 437.1 445.6
Operating profit , EUR million 28.1 8.3 23.2 29.0 11.7 32.3 31.0
% of revenue 5.7% 2.4% 5.8% 5.8% 3.2% 7.4% 7.0%
Financial income and expenses net,
EUR million
-6.7 -4.8 -4.4 -1.2 -2.9 -4.1 -0.7
Profit before taxes, EUR million 21.3 3.5 18.8 27.8 8.8 28.2 30.3
% of revenue 4.3% 1.0% 4.7% 5.6% 2.4% 6.4% 6.8%
Earnings per share, EUR
-continuing operations 0.13 0.02 0.12 0.14 0.06 0.18 0.18
-discontinued operations -0.01 2.28 0.02
-continuing and discontinued
operations total
0.13 0.02 0.12 0.13 0.06 2.46 0.20
Gross capital expenditures, EUR million 3.2 3.6 2.0 5.4 0.9 5.2 9.6
% of revenue 0.7% 1.0% 0.5% 1.1% 0.3% 1.2% 0.9%
9/14 6/14 3/14 12/13 9/13 6/13 3/13
Balance sheet total, EUR million 2,567.8 2,633.4 2,509.9 2,547.5 2,534.8 2,421.5 3,638.6
Equity per share, EUR 5.12 5.25 5.06 5.56 5.52 5.54 7.52
Average share price during the period,
EUR
8.02 8.37 8.88 13.01 14.11 15.75 16.74
Share price at the end of the period ,
EUR
6.11 8.41 7.73 10.16 10.29 13.19 16.25
Weighted average share-issue adjusted
number of shares outstanding, diluted
and undiluted, 1,000 pcs
125,588 125,589 125,590 125,529 125,507 125,462 125,383
Share-issue adjusted number of shares
outstanding at the end of the period,
1,000 pcs
125,585 125,586 125,588 125,590 125,591 125,596 125,380
Market capitalisation at the end of the
period, EUR million
767.3 1,056.2 970.8 1,276.0 1,292.3 1,656.6 2,037.4
Return on investment,
from the last 12 months
6.1% 5.2% 6.1% 6.1% 8.3% 10.7% 10.5%
Equity ratio 31.9% 32.2% 31.6% 34.3% 33.6% 34.9% 31.1%
Net interest-bearing debt, EUR million 817.9 860.2 840.3 781.7 857.3 764.4 839.0
Gearing ratio 127.2% 130.4% 132.1% 112.0% 123.7% 109.8% 88.9%
Unrecognised order backlog at the end
of the period, EUR million
3,278.5 3,480.3 3,146.4 3,184.6 3,259.5 3,176.0 3,045.9
-of which activities outside Finland,
EUR million
1,697.3 1,838.2 1,568.3 1,617.8 1,548.5 1,462.1 1,506.7
Personnel at the end of the period 6,384 6,358 6,076 6,172 6,384 6,904 6,689
Personnel, average from the beginning
of the year
6,172 6,169 6,102 6,575 6,682 6,692 6,658

The balance sheet-based key figures presented in the table have been calculated on the basis of the official balance sheet for the comparison periods, the balance sheet 3/13 includes the assets and liabilities related to YIT's Building Services business, which were transferred to Caverion Group in the partial demerger that took place on June 30, 2013. Also the business operations of Caverion Corporation were included in the YIT share and its value until June 30, 2013. For these reasons, pre-demerger figures are not comparable to the figures after the demerger.

3.2 Accounting principles of the Interim Report

YIT Corporation's Interim Report for January 1 – September 30, 2014, has been drawn up in line with IAS 34: Interim Financial Reporting. The information presented in the Interim Report has not been audited. In the Interim Report the figures are presented in million euros doing the rounding on each line, which may cause some rounding inaccuracies in column and total sums.

The Interim Report has been prepared in compliance with the International Financial Reporting standards, and the principles for preparing the Interim Report are the same as those used for preparing the financial statements December 31, 2013.

In the interim report, an error pertaining to previous financial periods was corrected. The error was due to the incorrect processing of value added tax in the project reporting of one of YIT's Russian subsidiaries. In accordance with retrospective accounting for errors pursuant to IAS 8, the overvaluation of work-in-progress inventory resulting from the error has been corrected in the opening equity for 2013. The effect of correcting the error retrospectively in the opening equity for 2013 was as follows: work-in-progress inventory EUR -7.1 million, deferred tax assets EUR +1.4 million, and equity EUR -5.7 million. The error did not have any effect on the result for 2013 and 2014, nor did it have any cash flow effect. Correcting the error has only a minor effect on the key figures for previous periods presented in the interim report 9/2014, and they have therefore not been adjusted.

Currency exchange rates used in the Interim Report
Balance Balance
Average rate Average rate sheet rate sheet rate
1-9/14 1-9/13 9/14 9/13
1 EUR = CZK 27.5045 25.7509 27.5000 25.7300
PLN 4.1756 4.2013 4.1776 4.2288
RUB 48.0330 41.6665 49.7653 43.8240
LTL 3.4528 3.4528 3.4528 3.4528

3.3 Definitions of key financial figures

Return on investment
(ROI, %) =
Group's profit before taxes + interest expenses + other financial expenses
+/- exchange rate differences x 100
Balance sheet total - non-interest bearing liabilities (average)
Segment's operative
invested capital =
Tangible and intangible assets + goodwill + shares in associated companies +
investments + inventories + trade receivables + other non-interest bearing operational
receivables ) - provisions - trade payables - advances received – other non-interest
bearing liabilities
)
*) excluding items associated with taxes, distribution of profit and financial items
Return on operative
invested capital (%) =
Segment's operating profit
Segment's operative invested capital (average)
Equity ratio (%) = Equity + non-controlling interest x 100
Balance sheet total - advances received
Gearing ratio (%) = Interest-bearing liabilities - cash and cash equivalents x 100
Shareholders' equity + non-controlling interest
Segment reporting,
earnings / share (EUR) =
Net profit for the period (attributable to equity holders), segment reporting
Share issue-adjusted average number of outstanding shares during the period
Group IFRS reporting,
earnings / share (EUR) =
Net profit for the period (attributable to equity holders), group reporting
Share issue-adjusted average number of outstanding shares during the period
Equity/share (EUR) = Equity
Share issue-adjusted number of outstanding shares at the end of the period
Market capitalisation = (Number of shares - treasury shares) x share price on the closing date by share series

3.4 Unusual items affecting operating profit

EUR million 1-9/14 1-9/13 Change 1-12/13
Housing -0.5
Business Premises and Infrastructure -0.5
Other items -0.2
Group total -1.2

At the end of 2013, the company made decisions to change the business control structure and make rearrangements in shared services. In addition, it was decided to adjust the organisation of Finnish business operations to the current market situation. In December 2013, the company launched cooperation negotiations concerning fixed salaried employees. A total of 750 salaried employees fell within the sphere of the negotiations. The negotiations were completed in January 2014, and approximately 50 dismissals were carried out. The costs amounted EUR 1.2 million incurred for the restructuring are recognised in the last quarter of year 2013.

3.5 Business combinations and disposals

There have been no acquisitions or disposals in year 2014.

3.6 Discontinued operations

The profit of the discontinued operations and profit recognised from asset valuation of assets held for sale are as follows:

EUR million 1-9/14 1-9/13 Change 1-12/13
Revenue 1,260.6 1,260.6
Other income and expenses -1,249.8 -1,249.8
Profit before taxes 10.8 10.8
Taxes -3.0 -3.0
Profit of business transferred to Caverion after taxes 7.8 7.8
Recognised profit from asset valuation of
discontinued operations
293.0 293.0
Demerger costs -17.4 -18.0
Taxes related to demerger costs 4.9 4.5
Profit for the review period,
discontinued operations 288.4 287.5

3.7 Property, plant and equipment

EUR million 9/14 9/13 Change 12/13
Carrying value at the beginning of the period 65.2 110.6 -41% 110.6
Translation difference -0.8 -1.4 -39% -1.6
Increase 5.5 5.9 -7% 8.1
Decrease -1.8 -3.0 -39% -9.3
Discontinued operations -29.9 -29.9
Depreciation and value adjustments -8.7 -11.1 -22% -13.5
Reclassifications -0.1 -0.8 -82% 0.8
Carrying value at the end of the period 59.2 70.4 -16% 65.2

3.8 Inventories

EUR million 9/14 9/13 Change 12/13
Raw materials and consumables 7.5 11.0 -32% 10.2
Work in progress 1,080.4 1,028.7 5% 1,047.1
Land areas and plot owning companies 588.4 673.3 -13% 681.2
Shares in completed housing and real estate
companies 256.4 244.8 5% 235.7
Advance payments 98.9 71.3 39% 81.0
Other inventories 0.5 0.7 -21% 0.4
Total inventories 2,032.1 2,029.8 0% 2,055.8

3.9 Notes on equity

Share capital and share premium reserve Number of outstanding
shares, pcs
Share capital,
EUR million
Treasury shares,
EUR million
Shares outstanding on January 1, 2014 125,590,136 149.2 -8.2
Return of treasury shares
January 1 - March 31, 2014 -2,208
Return of treasury shares
April 1 – June 30, 2014 -1,852
Return of treasury shares
July 1 – September 30, 2014 -1,332
Shares outstanding on September 30, 2014 125,584,744 149.2 -8.2

3.10 Financial risk management

The main financial risks include liquidity risk, credit risk and market risks, such as currency and interest rate risk, and their management is a part of the Group's treasury policy. The Board of Directors has approved the Corporate Treasury Policy. The Group Treasury is responsible for the practical implementation of the policy in association with the business units.

The Group's strategic financial targets guide the use and management of the Group's capital. Achieving the strategic targets is supported by maintaining an optimum Group capital structure. Capital structure is mainly influenced by controlling investments and the amount of working capital tied to business operations.

A more detailed account of financial risks has been published in the notes to the financial statements for 2013.

3.11 Borrowings and fair value

Borrowings which have different fair value and carrying value

EUR million 9/14
Carrying value
9/14
Fair value
12/13
Carrying value
12/13
Fair value
Non-current liabilities
Bonds 105.3 110.3 210.5 218.9
Loans from credit institutions 79.6 79.0 20.0 21.0
Pension loans 111.3 103.6 73.6 72.8
Other loans 0.6 0.6
Non-current liabilities, total 296.1 292.9 304.8 313.3
Current liabilities
Bonds 105.4 107.5 83.8 83.9

The fair values of bonds are based on the market price at the closing date. The fair values of other non-current loans are based on discounted cash flows. Discount rate is defined to be the rate YIT Group was to pay for equivalent external loans at the closing date. It consists of risk free market rate and company and maturity related risk premium of 1.73-3.16% p.a. (1.60-3.30% p.a.).

Fair value estimation

Group measures the fair value measurement hierarchy as follows:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability,

either directly (that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices).

Level 3: Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.

Following table presents the group's assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value and their levels.

Assets, EUR million 9/14
Level 1
9/14
Level 2
12/13
Level 1
12/13
Level 2
Available -for-sale investments 0.1 0.1
Derivatives (hedge accounting not applied) 1.8
Total assets 0.1 0.1 1.8
Liabilities, EUR million 9/14
9/14
Level 1
Level 2
12/13
Level 1
12/13
Level 2
Derivatives (hedge accounting not applied) 3.8 1.7
Derivatives (hedge accounting applied) 1.2 1.5
Total liabilities 5.0 3.2

There were neither transfers between level 1 and 2 nor assets categorised at level 3.

3.12 Change in contingent liabilities and assets and commitments

EUR million 9/14 9/13 Change 12/13
Collateral given for own commitments
Corporate mortgages
Guarantees on behalf of its associated
companies
6.8 6.8 6.8
Other commitments
Repurchase commitments 473.6 343.5 38% 319.0
Operating leases 153.7 191.3 -20% 165.0
Rental guarantees for clients 1.7 0.4 321% 1.6
Other contingent liabilities
Guarantees given
Liability under derivative contracts
Value of underlying instruments
Interest rate derivatives 320.5 290.5 10% 338.0
Foreign exchange derivatives 81.7 131.2 -38% 146.5
Commodity derivatives 0.0
Fair value
Interest rate derivatives -6.1 -2.3 165% -2.4
Foreign exchange derivatives 1.1 0.3 267% 1.3
Commodity derivatives 0.0
YIT Corporation's guarantees on
behalf of its subsidiaries
956.5 970.8 -1% 956.7

As a result of the partial demerger registered on June 30, 2013, YIT Corporation had secondary liability for guarantees transferred to Caverion Corporation, with a maximum total amount of EUR 128.8 million on September 30, 2014 (EUR 177.8 million in September 30, 2013).

3.13 Transactions with associated companies and joint ventures

EUR million 1-9/14 1-9/13 Change 1-12/13
Sales 22.5 53.1 -58% 74.6
Purchases
EUR million 9/14 9/13 Change 12/13
Trade and other receivables 0.0 0.0 12% 0.0