SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

 

Pursuant to Rule 13a -16 or 15d -16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Report on Form 6-K dated October 18, 2007

 

Nokia Corporation

Nokia House

Keilalahdentie 4

02150 Espoo

Finland

(Name and address of registrant’s principal executive office)

 

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

 

Form 20-F  x             Form 40-F  o

 

Enclosures:

 

1.               Nokia stock exchange release dated October 18, 2007: Nokia reports Q3 2007 net sales of EUR 12.9 billion and EPS of EUR 0.40

 

 



 

PRESS RELEASE

October 18, 2007

 

 

Nokia reports Q3 2007 net sales of EUR 12.9 billion and EPS of EUR 0.40

Nokia market share grows to an estimated 39%; total device operating margin up sequentially

 

 

 

NOKIA IN THE THIRD
QUARTER 2007*

 

EUR million

 

Q3/2007
**

 

Q3/2006
**

 

Change

 

Net sales

 

12 898

 

10 100

 

28

%

Mobile Phones

 

6 131

 

5 949

 

3

%

Multimedia

 

2 580

 

2 092

 

23

%

Enterprise Solutions

 

526

 

257

 

105

%

Nokia Siemens Networks

 

3 674

 

1 804

 

 

 

Operating profit

 

1 862

 

1 100

 

69

%

Mobile Phones

 

1 388

 

779

 

78

%

Multimedia

 

575

 

366

 

57

%

Enterprise Solutions

 

88

 

-65

 

 

 

Nokia Siemens Networks***

 

-120

 

131

 

 

 

Group Common Functions

 

-69

 

-111

 

 

 

Operating margin (%)

 

14.4

 

10.9

 

 

 

Mobile Phones (%)

 

22.6

 

13.1

 

 

 

Multimedia (%)

 

22.3

 

17.5

 

 

 

Enterprise Solutions (%)

 

16.7

 

-25.3

 

 

 

Nokia Siemens Networks (%)***

 

-3.3

 

7.3

 

 

 

Net profit

 

1 563

 

845

 

85

%

EPS, EUR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic***

 

0.40

 

0.21

 

90

%

Diluted***

 

0.40

 

0.21

 

90

%

 


* As of April 1, 2007, Nokia results include those of Nokia Siemens Networks on a fully consolidated basis. Nokia Siemens Networks, a company jointly owned by Nokia and Siemens, is comprised of the former Nokia Networks and Siemens’ carrier-related operations for fixed and mobile networks. Accordingly, the results of Nokia Group and Nokia Siemens Networks for the third quarter 2007 are not directly comparable to results for the third quarter 2006. Nokia’s third quarter 2006 included the former Nokia Networks business group only.

 

** Q3 2007 special items:

                  EUR 86 million restructuring charge and other one-time items in Nokia Siemens Networks (impacting Nokia Siemens Networks operating profit)

                  EUR 60 million gain on sale of real estate (impacting Group Common Functions operating profit)

                  Excluding special items, diluted EPS was EUR 0.40

 

** Q3 2006 special items:

                  Mobile Phones operating profit included charges of EUR 128 million primarily related to the restructuring of the CDMA business and associated asset write-downs.

                  Excluding this special item, diluted EPS was EUR 0.23.

 

*** Important note to Nokia Siemens Networks Q3 2007 operating profit and Nokia EPS: In addition to the ‘special items’ listed above, Nokia Siemens Networks reported operating profit also included EUR 144 million in intangible asset amortization and other Purchase Price Accounting related items.

 

THIRD QUARTER 2007 HIGHLIGHTS

                  Nokia diluted EPS of EUR 0.40, excluding special items, growing 74% from Q3 2006.

                  Nokia operating cash flow of EUR 2.0 billion. 

                  Nokia operating margin of 14.6%, up sequentially from 11.0% in Q2 2007, excluding special items.

 

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                  Nokia device volumes of 111.7 million units, up 11% sequentially and up 26% year on year.

                  Estimated industry device volumes of 286 million units, up 9% sequentially and up 17% year on year.

                  Nokia estimated device market share of 39%, up from 38% in Q2 2007 and up from 36% in Q3 2006.

                  The proportion of devices Nokia sold in the under EUR 30 category increased significantly, both sequentially and year on year.

                  Total device operating margin, and Mobile Phones gross margin, increased sequentially, despite Nokia’s total device ASP of EUR 82 decreasing from EUR 90 in Q2 2007.

                  Nokia Siemens Networks operating margin, excluding special items, was -1.0% and was a positive 3.0%, excluding special items and Purchase Price Accounting related items.

 

OLLI-PEKKA KALLASVUO, NOKIA CEO:

Nokia strengthened its leading position in the device industry in the third quarter. In a strong market, we simultaneously gained market share and increased our operating margins. The quality and depth of our device portfolio continues to give us a good competitive edge and we believe our portfolio looks promising for next year.

 

INDUSTRY AND NOKIA OUTLOOK

                  Nokia expects industry mobile device volumes in the fourth quarter 2007 to be up sequentially.

                  We expect Nokia’s device market share in the fourth quarter 2007 to be approximately at the same level sequentially, leading to an estimated increase of our market share in the full year of 2007.

                  Nokia expects that the mobile device market volume will be approximately 1.1 billion units in 2007, up from the approximately 978 million units Nokia estimated for 2006.

                  Nokia continues to expect the device industry to experience value growth in 2007, but expects some decline in industry ASPs, primarily reflecting the increasing impact of the emerging markets and competitive factors in general.

                  Nokia continues to expect very slight market growth for the mobile and fixed infrastructure and related services market in euro terms in 2007.

                  Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks cost synergy target for Nokia Siemens Networks continues to be to achieve approximately EUR 1.5 billion of annual cost synergies by the end of 2008.

                  Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks have identified a further EUR 500 million of annual cost synergies, the majority of which we now estimate will be realized by the end of 2008.

                  Nokia is updating its previous estimate of EUR 1.5 billion in charges associated with cost synergies for Nokia Siemens Networks, and such charges are now estimated to be slightly above EUR 2 billion. The total estimated charges reflect the total annual EUR 2 billion cost synergy target and the increased visibility on the additional EUR 500 million of targeted cost synergies, including the potential need to further refine Nokia Siemens Networks’ product portfolio in a way not previously identified at the formation of Nokia Siemens Networks on April 1, 2007.

                  Nokia estimates that the majority of the remaining estimated charges associated with cost synergies for Nokia Siemens Networks will be recorded in the fourth quarter 2007. The total restructuring charges recorded by the end of the third quarter 2007 are EUR 991 million.

 

Q3 2007 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(Comparisons are given to the third quarter 2006 results, unless otherwise indicated.)

 

As of April 1, 2007, Nokia results include those of Nokia Siemens Networks on a fully consolidated basis. Nokia Siemens Networks, a company jointly owned by Nokia and Siemens, is comprised of the former Nokia Networks and Siemens’ carrier-related operations for fixed and mobile networks. Accordingly, the results of Nokia Group and Nokia Siemens Networks for the third quarter 2007 are

 

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not directly comparable to results for the third quarter 2006. Nokia’s third quarter 2006 included the former Nokia Networks business group only.

 

Nokia Group

Nokia’s third quarter 2007 net sales increased 28% to EUR 12.9 billion, compared with EUR 10.1 billion in the third quarter 2006. At constant currency, group net sales would have increased 32%.

 

Nokia’s third quarter 2007 operating profit grew 69% to EUR 1.9 billion (including the EUR 26 million net negative impact of special items), compared with EUR 1.1 billion in the third quarter 2006 (including the negative impact of the EUR 128 million special item). The special items for the third quarter 2007 included a EUR 86 million restructuring charge and other one-time items in Nokia Siemens Networks (impacting Nokia Siemens Networks operating profit); and a EUR 60 million gain on sale of real estate (impacting Group Common Functions). Nokia’s third quarter 2007 operating margin was 14.4% (10.9%), including the EUR 26 million net negative impact of the special items. Excluding the special items, Nokia’s third quarter 2007 operating margin was 14.6% (12.2%).

 

Operating cash flow for the third quarter 2007 was EUR 2.0 billion, compared with EUR 1.0 billion for the third quarter 2006, and total combined cash and other liquid assets were EUR 9.2 billion, compared with EUR 8.5 billion at December 31, 2006. As of September 30, 2007, our net debt-equity ratio (gearing) was -51%, compared with -68% at December 31, 2006.

 

Mobile devices

In the third quarter 2007, the total mobile device volume achieved by our Mobile Phones, Multimedia and Enterprise Solutions business groups reached 111.7 million units, representing 26% year on year growth and an 11% sequential increase. The overall industry volume for the same period reached an estimated 286 million units, representing 17% year on year growth and a 9% sequential increase.

 

Converged device industry volumes increased to an estimated 31.7 million units, compared with 19.5 million units in the third quarter 2006. Nokia’s own converged device volume rose to 16.0 million units, compared with 10.4 million units in the third quarter 2006. Nokia shipped well over 9 million Nokia Nseries and almost 2 million Nokia Eseries devices during the third quarter 2007.

 

The following chart sets out Nokia’s mobile device volumes for the periods indicated, as well as the year on year and sequential growth rates, by geographic area.

 

NOKIA MOBILE DEVICE VOLUME BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA

 

(million units)

 

Q3 2007

 

Q3 2006

 

YoY
Change

 

Q2 2007

 

QoQ
Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(%)

 

 

 

(%)

 

Europe

 

29.0

 

24.8

 

16.9

 

27.1

 

7.0

 

Middle East & Africa

 

19.3

 

13.3

 

45.1

 

17.1

 

12.9

 

China

 

18.9

 

13.8

 

37.0

 

15.9

 

18.9

 

Asia-Pacific

 

29.5

 

20.9

 

41.1

 

25.6

 

15.2

 

North America

 

5.4

 

5.8

 

-1.7

 

4.1

 

39.0

 

Latin America

 

9.6

 

9.9

 

-3.0

 

11.0

 

-12.7

 

Total

 

111.7

 

88.5

 

26.2

 

100.8

 

10.8

 

 

Based on our preliminary market estimate, Nokia’s market share for the third quarter 2007 was 39%, compared with 36% in the third quarter 2006 and 38% in the second quarter 2007. Nokia’s year on year market share increase was driven primarily by strong gains in Europe, Middle East &

 

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Africa, Asia-Pacific and China. Nokia’s market share decreased year on year in Latin America and North America. Nokia had strong sequential market share gains in North America and to a lesser degree in China and Asia-Pacific. Nokia’s market share decreased sequentially in Europe, Latin America and Middle East & Africa. Nokia’s device volumes for the third quarter 2007 were somewhat constrained by component shortages, which continue to some degree in the fourth quarter 2007. In a strongly growing market, these component shortages are linked to the expected high demand for Nokia products and seasonal industry growth in the fourth quarter.

 

Nokia’s average selling price in the third quarter 2007 was EUR 82, down from EUR 93 in the third quarter 2006 and down from EUR 90 in the second quarter 2007. The lower year on year and sequential ASP in the third quarter 2007 was primarily the result of a significantly higher proportion of entry level device sales, especially in the under EUR 30 category where industry growth has been very strong and where Nokia has the leading market share. Nokia’s margins were strong in entry-level devices (including the under EUR 30 category) in the third quarter 2007; driven by Nokia’s scale, low cost structure, world class distribution and leading brand.

 

Business Groups

 

Mobile Phones

Third quarter 2007 net sales grew 3% to EUR 6.1 billion, compared with EUR 5.9 billion in the third quarter 2006. Strong overall volume growth was partially offset by a significant ASP decline year on year, driven primarily by a higher proportion of entry-level sales. Net sales year on year growth was strongest in Asia-Pacific and Middle East & Africa, followed by China. Net sales were down significantly in North America, and to a lesser degree in Latin America and Europe year on year.

 

Mobile Phones operating profit grew 78% to EUR 1.4 billion, compared with EUR 779 million in the third quarter 2006, with an operating margin of 22.6% (13.1%). Third quarter 2006 reported operating profit included a charge of EUR 128 million primarily related to the restructuring of the CDMA business and associated asset write-downs. The 53% increase in operating profit for the third quarter 2007, excluding these charges, was driven primarily by an improved gross margin, compared to the third quarter 2006. The increase in Mobile Phones gross margin was primarily due to newer and more profitable products across its range.

 

Multimedia

Third quarter 2007 net sales increased 23% to EUR 2.6 billion, compared with EUR 2.1 billion in the third quarter 2006. Multimedia net sales were up in all regions, with growth strongest in Latin America and North America. However, Latin America and North America net sales continue to be relatively small. Multimedia net sales growth was driven by high volumes of Nokia Nseries multimedia computers, especially the Nokia N70, Nokia N73 and Nokia N95.

 

Multimedia third quarter operating profit grew 57% to EUR 575 million, compared with EUR 366 million in the third quarter 2006, with an operating margin of 22.3% (17.5%). Operating profit growth in the third quarter 2007 was driven by strong net sales growth and improved gross margins from a solid product portfolio, compared to the third quarter 2006.

 

Enterprise Solutions

Third quarter 2007 net sales increased 105% to EUR 526 million, compared with EUR 257 million in the third quarter 2006. Net sales were up significantly year on year in all regions except North America. Net sales were driven primarily by strong volume growth in Enterprise Solutions device business, especially the Nokia E65, compared to the third quarter 2006.

 

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In the third quarter 2007, Enterprise Solutions operating profit was EUR 88 million, compared with an operating loss of EUR 65 million in the third quarter 2006, with an operating margin of 16.7% (-25.3%). The significantly improved operating performance for the third quarter 2007 reflected strong net sales growth and effective cost control, compared to the third quarter 2006.

 

Nokia Siemens Networks

Third quarter 2007 net sales were EUR 3.7 billion. The third quarter 2007 results of Nokia Siemens Networks are not directly comparable to the third quarter of 2006 as it included the former Nokia Networks business group only. However, net sales were up 7% compared to the second quarter of 2007, which was the first quarter of operations for Nokia Siemens Networks.

 

The following chart sets out Nokia Siemens Networks net sales for the periods indicated by geographic area.

 

NOKIA SIEMENS NETWORKS NET SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA

 

EUR million

 

Q3 2007

 

Q2 2007

 

QoQ
Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(%)

 

Europe

 

1 500

 

1 186

 

25.9

 

Middle East & Africa

 

448

 

369

 

21.3

 

China

 

372

 

294

 

26.4

 

Asia-Pacific

 

849

 

1 183

 

-27.8

 

North America

 

152

 

164

 

-7.0

 

Latin America

 

353

 

242

 

46.0

 

Total

 

3 674

 

3 438

 

6.9

 

 

Nokia Siemens Networks third quarter operating profit was negative EUR 120 million, with an operating margin of -3.3%. The reported third quarter 2007 operating profit included a charge of EUR 86 million related to Nokia Siemens Networks restructuring costs and other one time items. The operating profit for the third quarter 2007, excluding these special items, was negative EUR 34 million, with an operating margin of -1.0%, improving from the comparable second quarter 2007 operating margin of -10.5%. The improvement in the operating margin was driven by higher net sales and the absence of the acquisition related inventory value adjustments of EUR 182 million, which only impacted the second quarter of 2007. The operating profit in the third quarter 2007 also included EUR 144 million for intangible asset amortization and other Purchase Price Accounting related items. Third quarter 2007 operating margin was a positive 3.0%, excluding both the special items and the Purchase Price Accounting related items.

 

Q3 2007 OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS

Nokia

                  Nokia introduced Ovi, the company’s new Internet services brand name. Ovi, meaning ‘door’ in Finnish, will enable consumers to easily access their existing social network, communities and content, and will act as a gateway to Nokia services.

                  As part of Ovi, Nokia announced the Nokia Music Store and N-Gage, two services that make it easy for people to discover, try and buy music and games from a range of artists and publishers, including exclusive content only available through Nokia.

                  In July, Nokia acquired Twango, which provides a comprehensive media sharing solution for organizing and sharing photos, videos and other personal media. By acquiring Twango, Nokia will be able to offer people an easy way to share multimedia content through their desktop and mobile devices. This acquisition was followed by the acquisition of Enpocket, a global leader in mobile

 

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advertising, announced in the third quarter 2007 and closed early during the fourth quarter 2007; and the agreement announced early in the fourth quarter 2007 to acquire NAVTEQ, a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices, Internet-based mapping applications, and government and business solutions. The acquisition of NAVTEQ is not yet closed.

 

Mobile Phones

The following devices were announced during Q3:

                  Nokia 5310 XpressMusic and Nokia 5610 XpressMusic, both with dedicated music keys, expanded memory, large screens and extended battery performance.

                  Nokia 6301, a stainless steel device offering consumers seamless voice and data mobility across GSM cellular and WLAN networks via Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology.

                  Nokia 6555, the first phone with a unique smooth-back fold design. In the US, the Nokia 6555 is exclusively available from AT&T.

                  Nokia’s Prism collection, comprising the Nokia 7900 Prism and the Nokia 7500 Prism – the latest range of mobile phones aimed at style-conscious consumers. The Prism collection features a diamond-cut design with sharp angled lines, geometric patterns and graphic light-refracting colors.

 

Multimedia

                  Nokia announced two new Nokia Nseries devices: Nokia N81 8GB, an entertainment focused multimedia computer and Nokia N95 8GB, which follows the success of the original Nokia N95 with a larger display, enhanced usage times and 8 gigabytes of memory capacity.

                  The Nokia N95 multimedia computer has been voted ‘the European Media Phone of the Year 2007-2008’ by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), Europe’s leading association for consumer electronics.

 

Enterprise Solutions

                  The Nokia E51 was announced during the third quarter. This stylish dual-mode business smartphone is designed for great cellular performance as well as integration with corporate telephony systems from partners such as Cisco and Alcatel. The device will be featured as part of BT’s Corporate Fusion program

                  Nokia announced Mail for Exchange 2.0 for Nokia Eseries and selected Nokia Nseries devices, providing seamless access to Microsoft Exchange servers from a Nokia device with improved user experience.

                  Nokia won 10 new Nokia Intellisync wireless email operator accounts worldwide, marking the most contracts signed in any single quarter since the Intellisync acquisition.

                  Nokia completed a refresh of its security appliance product line with the launch of the Nokia IP2450. This high-performance appliance leverages new Intel technology designed to deliver leading price performance to our enterprise security customers.

 

Nokia Siemens Networks

                  Nokia Siemens Networks announced it would expand its R&D competence in Chengdu, China and would invest USD 100 million to strengthen operations in India. The company also announced that its Services business unit would be based in India.

                  Contracts won included a USD 900 million end-to-end network expansion with Bharti Airtel in India; a EUR 180 million GSM/EDGE deal with Henan MCC in China; a multi-vendor IP network maintenance agreement with Deutsche Telekom in Germany; and a EUR 61.5 million 3G network expansion agreement with Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom.

 

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                  Nokia Siemens Networks won the first commercial deployment for its I-HSPA solution with TerreStar; made a cooperation deal with Intel in IPTV; and launched a new 3G Femto Home Access solution and then struck Femto cooperation deals with Airvana Inc. and Thomson.

                  During the quarter Nokia Siemens Networks was the first company to successfully deploy hybrid backhaul in a live network. Hybrid backhaul is aimed at helping operators to reduce costs while boosting capacity.

                  Nokia Siemens Networks continued to be on track to achieve the earlier announced cost synergy targets, including the planned personnel reductions.

                  The integration work continues and Nokia Siemens Networks has defined its new values.

 

For more information on the operating highlights mentioned above, please refer to related press announcements, which can be accessed at the following link: http://www.nokia.com/press and http://www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/press.

 

NOKIA IN THE THIRD QUARTER 2007

(International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) comparisons given to the third quarter 2006 results, unless otherwise indicated.)

 

As of April 1, 2007, Nokia results include those of Nokia Siemens Networks on a fully consolidated basis. Nokia Siemens Networks, a company jointly owned by Nokia and Siemens, is comprised of the former Nokia Networks and Siemens’ carrier-related operations for fixed and mobile networks. Accordingly, the results of Nokia Group and Nokia Siemens Networks for the third quarter 2007 are not directly comparable to results for the third quarter 2006. Nokia’s third quarter 2006 included the former Nokia Networks business group only.

 

Nokia’s net sales increased 28% to EUR 12 898 million (EUR 10 100 million). Net sales of Mobile Phones increased 3% to EUR 6 131 million (EUR 5 949 million). Net sales of Multimedia increased 23% to EUR 2 580 million (EUR 2 092 million). Net sales of Enterprise Solutions increased 105% to EUR 526 million (EUR 257 million). Net sales of Nokia Siemens Networks were EUR 3 674 million.

 

Operating profit increased to EUR 1 862 million (EUR 1 100 million), representing an operating margin of 14.4% (10.9%). Operating profit in Mobile Phones increased 78% to EUR 1 388 million (EUR 779 million), representing an operating margin of 22.6% (13.1%). Operating profit in Multimedia increased 57% to EUR 575 million (EUR 366 million), representing an operating margin of 22.3% (17.5%). Enterprise Solutions reported an operating profit of EUR 88 million (operating loss of EUR 65 million), representing an operating margin of 16.7% (-25.3%). Nokia Siemens Networks reported an operating loss of EUR 120 million representing an operating margin of -3.3%. Group Common Functions operating expenses totaled EUR 69 million (operating expenses EUR 111 million).

 

Financial income was EUR 67 million (EUR 34 million). Profit before tax and minority interests was EUR 1 924 million (EUR 1 145 million). Taxes included the positive impact of approximately EUR 70 million due to changes in deferred tax assets due to the decrease in the German statutory tax rate. Net profit totaled EUR 1 563 million (EUR 845 million). Earnings per share increased to EUR 0.40 (basic) and to EUR 0.40 (diluted), compared with EUR 0.21 (basic) and EUR 0.21 (diluted) in the third quarter of 2006.

 

NOKIA IN JANUARY - SEPTEMBER 2007

(International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) comparisons given to the January-September 2006 results, unless otherwise indicated.)

 

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As of April 1, 2007, Nokia results include those of Nokia Siemens Networks on a fully consolidated basis. Nokia Siemens Networks, a company jointly owned by Nokia and Siemens, is comprised of the former Nokia Networks and Siemens’ carrier-related operations for fixed and mobile networks. Accordingly, the results of Nokia Group and Nokia Siemens Networks for the third quarter 2007 are not directly comparable to results for the third quarter 2006. Nokia’s third quarter 2006 included the former Nokia Networks business group only.

 

Nokia’s net sales increased 20% to EUR 35 341 million (EUR 29 420 million). Net sales of Mobile Phones decreased to EUR 17 645 million (EUR 17 693 million). Net sales of Multimedia increased 31% to EUR 7 512 million (EUR 5 741 million). Net sales of Enterprise Solutions increased 93% and totaled EUR 1 400 million (EUR 726 million). Net sales of Nokia Siemens Networks were EUR 8 810 million.

 

Operating profit increased to EUR 5 493 million (EUR 3 969 million), representing an operating margin of 15.5% (13.5%). Operating profit in Mobile Phones increased 26% to EUR 3 576 million (EUR 2 843 million), representing an operating margin of 20.3% (16.1%). Operating profit in Multimedia increased 57% to EUR 1 560 million (EUR 993 million), representing an operating margin of 20.8% (17.3%). Enterprise Solutions reported an operating profit of EUR 149 million (operating loss of EUR 194 million), representing an operating margin of 10.6% (-26.7%). Operating loss in Nokia Siemens Networks was EUR 1 308 million, representing an operating margin of -14.8 %. Group Common Functions operating profit totaled EUR 1 516 million, including a gain of EUR 1 883 million.

 

In the period from January to September 2007, net financial income was EUR 175 million (EUR 163 million). Profit before tax and minority interests was EUR 5 695 million (EUR 4 155 million). Net profit totaled EUR 5 370 million (EUR 3 033 million). Earnings per share increased to EUR 1.37 (basic) and to EUR 1.36 (diluted), compared with EUR 0.74 (basic) and EUR 0.74 (diluted).

 

PERSONNEL

The average number of employees during January-September was 96 495. At September 30, 2007, Nokia employed a total of 112 913 people (68 483 people at December 31, 2006). The increase in personnel at September 30, 2007 is primarily attributable to Nokia Siemens Networks.

 

SHARES

The total number of Nokia shares on September 30, 2007 was 3 935 542 025. On September 30, 2007, Nokia and its subsidiary companies owned 101 992 828 Nokia shares, representing approximately 2.6 % of the total number of Nokia shares and the total voting rights.

 

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Q3 2007 BY BUSINESS GROUP, EUR million

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Mobile
Phones

 

Multimedia

 

Enterprise
Solutions

 

Nokia
Siemens
Networks

 

Common
Group
Functions

 

Eliminations

 

Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

6 131

 

2 580

 

526

 

3 674

 

 

 

-13

 

12 898

 

Gross profit

 

2 102

 

1 037

 

239

 

1 038

 

10

 

 

 

4 426

 

Gross margin, %

 

34.3

 

40.2

 

45.4

 

28.3

 

 

 

 

 

34.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development expenses

 

-304

 

-238

 

-63

 

-686

 

-95

 

 

 

-1 386

 

% of net sales

 

5.0

 

9.2

 

12.0

 

18.7

 

 

 

 

 

10.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and marketing expenses

 

-400

 

-202

 

-71

 

-352

 

-7

 

 

 

-1 032

 

% of net sales

 

6.5

 

7.8

 

13.5

 

9.6

 

 

 

 

 

8.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative and general expenses

 

-20

 

-13

 

-16

 

-146

 

-50

 

 

 

-245

 

% of net sales

 

0.3

 

0.5

 

3.0

 

4.0

 

 

 

 

 

1.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other operating income and expenses

 

10

 

-9

 

-1

 

26

 

73

 

 

 

99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating profit

 

1 388

 

575

 

88

 

-120

 

-69

 

 

 

1 862

 

Operating margin, %

 

22.6

 

22.3

 

16.7

 

-3.3

 

 

 

 

 

14.4

 

 

Q3 2006 BY BUSINESS GROUP, EUR million

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Mobile
Phones

 

Multimedia

 

Enterprise
Solutions

 

Networks

 

Common
Group
Functions

 

Eliminations

 

Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

5 949

 

2 092

 

257

 

1 804

 

 

 

-2

 

10 100

 

Gross profit

 

1 630

 

784

 

108

 

594

 

6

 

 

 

3 122

 

Gross margin, %

 

27.4

 

37.5

 

42.0

 

32.9

 

 

 

 

 

30.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development expenses

 

-296

 

-213

 

-74

 

-262

 

-60

 

 

 

-905

 

% of net sales

 

5.0

 

10.2

 

28.8

 

14.5

 

 

 

 

 

9.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and marketing expenses

 

-373

 

-186

 

-75

 

-128

 

-6

 

 

 

-768

 

% of net sales

 

6.3

 

8.9

 

29.2

 

7.1

 

 

 

 

 

7.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative and general expenses

 

-20

 

-11

 

-20

 

-54

 

-46

 

 

 

-151

 

% of net sales

 

0.3

 

0.5

 

7.8

 

3.0

 

 

 

 

 

1.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other operating income and expenses

 

-162

 

-8

 

-4

 

-19

 

-5

 

 

 

-198

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating profit

 

779

 

366

 

-65

 

131

 

-111

 

 

 

1 100

 

Operating margin, %

 

13.1

 

17.5

 

-25.3

 

7.3

 

 

 

 

 

10.9

 

 

9



 

NOKIA NET SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA, EUR million

(unaudited)

 

 

 

7-9/2007

 

Y-o-Y
change,

 

7-9/2006

 

1-12/2006

 

 

 

 

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Europe

 

4 913

 

30

 

3 771

 

15 587

 

Middle-East & Africa

 

1 867

 

42

 

1 318

 

5 277

 

China

 

1 725

 

19

 

1 444

 

5 361

 

Asia-Pacific

 

2 812

 

32

 

2 125

 

8 361

 

North America

 

611

 

-10

 

679

 

2 970

 

Latin America

 

970

 

27

 

763

 

3 565

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

12 898

 

28

 

10 100

 

41 121

 

 

NOKIA PERSONNEL BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA

 

 

 

30.09.07

 

Y-o-Y
change,

 

30.09.06

 

31.12.06

 

 

 

 

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Europe

 

60 124

 

54

 

38 971

 

39 306

 

Middle-East & Africa

 

4 474

 

385

 

922

 

1 021

 

China

 

13 129

 

80

 

7 277

 

7 452

 

Asia-Pacific

 

17 331

 

84

 

9 420

 

9 868

 

North America

 

5 687

 

-4

 

5 918

 

5 574

 

Latin America

 

12 168

 

135

 

5 185

 

5 262

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

112 913

 

67

 

67 693

 

68 483

 

 

10



 

CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT, IFRS, EUR million

(unaudited)

 

 

 

7-9/2007

 

7-9/2006

 

1-9/2007

 

1-9/2006

 

1-12/2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

12 898

 

10 100

 

35 341

 

29 420

 

41 121

 

Cost of sales

 

-8 472

 

-6 978

 

-23 737

 

-19 834

 

-27 742

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

4 426

 

3 122

 

11 604

 

9 586

 

13 379

 

Research and development expenses

 

-1 386

 

-905

 

-4 027

 

-2 832

 

-3 897

 

Selling and marketing expenses

 

-1 032

 

-768

 

-3 084

 

-2 307

 

-3 314

 

Administrative and general expenses

 

-245

 

-151

 

-824

 

-484

 

-666

 

Other income

 

132

 

59

 

2 173

 

446

 

522

 

Other expenses

 

-33

 

-257

 

-349

 

-440

 

-536

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating profit

 

1 862

 

1 100

 

5 493

 

3 969

 

5 488

 

Share of results of associated companies

 

-5

 

11

 

27

 

23

 

28

 

Financial income and expenses

 

67

 

34

 

175

 

163

 

207

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profit before tax

 

1 924

 

1 145

 

5 695

 

4 155

 

5 723

 

Tax

 

-364

 

-289

 

-745

 

-1 071

 

-1 357

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profit before minority interests

 

1 560

 

856

 

4 950

 

3 084

 

4 366

 

Minority interests

 

3

 

-11

 

420

 

-51

 

-60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent

 

1 563

 

845

 

5 370

 

3 033

 

4 306

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share, EUR
(for profit attributable to the equity holders of the parent)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

0.40

 

0.21

 

1.37

 

0.74

 

1.06

 

Diluted

 

0.40

 

0.21

 

1.36

 

0.74

 

1.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average number of shares (1 000 shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

3 865 207

 

4 037 146

 

3 906 862

 

4 087 308

 

4 062 833

 

Diluted

 

3 919 284

 

4 048 306

 

3 947 207

 

4 099 655

 

4 086 529

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization, total

 

367

 

181

 

926

 

533

 

712

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share-based compensation expense, total

 

65

 

42

 

169

 

100

 

192

 

 

11



 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET, IFRS, EUR million (unaudited)

 

 

 

30.09.2007

 

30.09.2006

 

31.12.2006

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capitalized development costs

 

396

 

236

 

251

 

Goodwill

 

1 366

 

450

 

532

 

Other intangible assets

 

2 433

 

254

 

298

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

1 911

 

1 584

 

1 602

 

Investments in associated companies

 

328

 

211

 

224

 

Available-for-sale investments

 

335

 

284

 

288

 

Deferred tax assets

 

1 527

 

661

 

809

 

Long-term loans receivable

 

132

 

19

 

19

 

Other non-current assets

 

25

 

7

 

8

 

 

 

8 453

 

3 706

 

4 031

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventories

 

2 890

 

2 275

 

1 554

 

Accounts receivable

 

9 754

 

5 777

 

5 888

 

Prepaid expenses and accrued income

 

2 999

 

1 910

 

2 496

 

Other financial assets

 

528

 

58

 

111

 

Available-for-sale investments, liquid assets

 

5 779

 

5 501

 

5 012

 

Available-for-sale investments, cash equivalents

 

1 617

 

1 310

 

2 046

 

Bank and cash

 

1 762

 

1 115

 

1 479

 

 

 

25 329

 

17 946

 

18 586

 

Total assets

 

33 782

 

21 652

 

22 617

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the parent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share capital

 

246

 

246

 

246

 

Share issue premium

 

575

 

2 593

 

2 707

 

Treasury shares

 

-2 211

 

-1 365

 

-2 060

 

Translation differences

 

-102

 

7

 

-34

 

Fair value and other reserves

 

19

 

-49

 

-14

 

Reserve for invested non-restricted equity

 

2 460

 

 

 

Retained earnings

 

12 149

 

9 752

 

11 123

 

 

 

13 136

 

11 184

 

11 968

 

Minority interests

 

2 570

 

86

 

92

 

Total equity

 

15 706

 

11 270

 

12 060

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term interest-bearing liabilities

 

242

 

70

 

69

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

1 029

 

140

 

205

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

129

 

119

 

122

 

 

 

1 400

 

329

 

396

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion of long-term loans

 

25

 

 

 

Short-term borrowing

 

679

 

266

 

247

 

Accounts payable

 

6 542

 

4 264

 

3 732

 

Accrued expenses

 

5 629

 

3 206

 

3 796

 

Provisions

 

3 801

 

2 317

 

2 386

 

 

 

16 676

 

10 053

 

10 161

 

Total shareholders’ equity and liabilities

 

33 782

 

21 652

 

22 617

 

Interest-bearing liabilities

 

946

 

336

 

316

 

Shareholders’ equity per share, EUR

 

3.43

 

2.79

 

3.02

 

Number of shares (1 000 shares) (1)

 

3 833 549

 

4 009 905

 

3 965 730

 

 


(1) Shares owned by Group companies are excluded.

 

12



 

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT, IFRS, EUR million

(unaudited)

 

 

 

1-9/2007

 

1-9/2006

 

1-12/2006

 

Cash flow from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent

 

5 370

 

3 033

 

4 306

 

Adjustments, total

 

-650

 

1 338

 

1 857

 

Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent before change in net working capital

 

4 720

 

4 371

 

6 163

 

Change in net working capital

 

1 037

 

-801

 

-793

 

Cash generated from operations

 

5 757

 

3 570

 

5 370

 

Interest received

 

238

 

175

 

235

 

Interest paid

 

-41

 

-7

 

-18

 

Other financial income and expenses, net received

 

-23

 

44

 

54

 

Income taxes paid

 

-764

 

-963

 

-1 163

 

Net cash from operating activities

 

5 167

 

2 819

 

4 478

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flow from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of Group companies, net of acquired cash

 

328

 

-388

 

-517

 

Purchase of current available-for-sale investments, liquid assets

 

-3 862

 

-2 879

 

-3 219

 

Purchase of non-current available-for-sale investments

 

-66

 

-66

 

-88

 

Purchase of shares in associated companies

 

-13

 

-8

 

-15

 

Additions to capitalized development costs

 

-128

 

-82

 

-127

 

Long-term loans made to customers

 

-73

 

-12

 

-11

 

Proceeds from repayment and sale of long-term loans receivable

 

19

 

56

 

56

 

Recovery of impaired long-term loans made to customers

 

 

276

 

276

 

Proceeds from (+), payment of (-) other long-term loans receivable

 

-10

 

-2

 

-3

 

Proceeds from (+), payment of (-) short-term loans receivable

 

-27

 

235

 

199

 

Capital expenditures

 

-592

 

-462

 

-650

 

Proceeds from disposal of shares in associated companies

 

 

1

 

1

 

Proceeds from maturities and sale of current available-for-sale investments, liquid assets

 

3 091

 

4 124

 

5 058

 

Proceeds from sale of non-current available-for-sale investments

 

28

 

20

 

17

 

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

 

108

 

24

 

29

 

Dividends received

 

13

 

 

 

Net cash used in/from investing activities

 

-1 184

 

837

 

1 006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from stock option exercises

 

148

 

34

 

46

 

Purchase of treasury shares

 

-2 883

 

-2 675

 

-3 371

 

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

 

141

 

57

 

56

 

Repayment of long-term borrowings

 

-30

 

-7

 

-7

 

Proceeds from (+), payment of (-) short-term borrowings

 

222

 

-106

 

-137

 

Dividends paid

 

-1 722

 

-1 553

 

-1 553

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

-4 124

 

-4 250

 

-4 966

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange adjustment

 

-5

 

-39

 

-51

 

Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash and cash equivalents

 

-146

 

-633

 

467

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

3 525

 

3 058

 

3 058

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

3 379

 

2 425

 

3 525

 

 

NB: The figures in the consolidated cash flow statement cannot be directly traced from the balance sheet without additional information as a result of acquisitions and disposals of subsidiaries and net foreign exchange differences arising on consolidation.

 

13



 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY, IFRS, EUR million

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Share
capital

 

Share
issue
premium

 

Treasury
shares

 

Translation
difference

 

Fair
value
and
other
reserves

 

Reserve
for
invested
non-
restricted
equity

 

Retained
earnings

 

Before
minority

 

Minority
interest

 

Total
equity

 

Balance at December 31, 2005

 

266

 

2 458

 

-3 616

 

69

 

-176

 

 

13 154

 

12 155

 

205

 

12 360

 

Tax benefit on stock options exercised

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

17

 

Translation differences

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-115

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-115

 

-9

 

-124

 

Net investment hedge gains, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

53

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

53

 

 

 

53

 

Cash flow hedges, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

127

 

 

 

 

 

127

 

 

 

127

 

Available-for-sale investments, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

Other increase, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

4

 

-1

 

3

 

Profit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 033

 

3 033

 

51

 

3 084

 

Total recognized income and expense

 

 

17

 

 

-62

 

127

 

 

3 037

 

3 119

 

42

 

3 160

 

Stock options exercised

 

 

 

34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

34

 

 

 

34

 

Stock options exercised related to acquisitions

 

 

 

-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-1

 

 

 

-1

 

Share-based compensation

 

 

 

62

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

62

 

 

 

62

 

Settlement of performance shares

 

 

 

3

 

34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37

 

 

 

37

 

Acquisition of treasury shares

 

 

 

 

 

-2 713

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2 713

 

 

 

-2 713

 

Reissuance of treasury shares

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

3

 

Cancellation of treasury shares

 

-20

 

20

 

4 927

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-4 927

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-1 512

 

-1 512

 

-41

 

-1 553

 

Acquisition of minority interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-119

 

-119

 

Total other equity movements

 

-20

 

118

 

2 251

 

 

 

 

-6 439

 

-4 090

 

-160

 

-4 250

 

Balance at September 30, 2006

 

246

 

2 593

 

-1 365

 

7

 

-49

 

 

9 752

 

11 184

 

87

 

11 270

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2006

 

246

 

2 707

 

-2 060

 

-34

 

-14

 

 

11 123

 

11 968

 

92

 

12 060

 

Excess tax benefit on share-based compensation

 

 

 

88

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

88

 

4

 

92

 

Translation differences

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-89

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-89

 

4

 

-85

 

Net investment hedge gains, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

21

 

Cash flow hedges, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-18

 

 

 

 

 

-18

 

 

 

-18

 

Available-for-sale investments, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

51

 

Other increase, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

74

 

74

 

 

 

74

 

Profit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 370

 

5 370

 

-420

 

4 950

 

Total recognized income and expense

 

 

88

 

 

-68

 

33

 

 

5 444

 

5 497

 

-412

 

5 085

 

Stock options exercised

 

 

 

49

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

99

 

 

 

148

 

 

 

148

 

Stock options exercised related to acquisitions

 

 

 

-3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-3

 

 

 

-3

 

Share-based compensation

 

 

 

164

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

164

 

 

 

164

 

Settlement of performance shares

 

 

 

-69

 

44

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-25

 

 

 

-25

 

Acquisition of treasury shares

 

 

 

 

 

-2 934

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2 934

 

 

 

-2 934

 

Reissuance of treasury shares

 

 

 

0

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

6

 

Cancellation of treasury shares

 

 

 

 

 

2 733

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2 733

 

 

 

 

 

Share issue premium reduction and transfer

 

 

 

-2 361

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 361

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-1 685

 

-1 685

 

-37

 

-1 722

 

Minority interest on formation of Nokia Siemens Networks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 927

 

2 927

 

Total of other equity movements

 

 

-2 220

 

-151

 

 

 

2 460

 

-4 418

 

-4 329

 

2 890

 

-1 439

 

Balance at September 30, 2007

 

246

 

575

 

-2 211

 

-102

 

19

 

2 460

 

12 149

 

13 136

 

2570

 

15 706

 

 

14



 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES, EUR million

(unaudited)

 

 

 

GROUP

 

 

30.09.07

 

30.09.06

 

31.12.06

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collateral for own commitments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property under mortgages

 

18

 

18

 

18

 

Assets pledged

 

28

 

27

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contingent liabilities on behalf of Group companies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guarantees for loans

 

170

 

 

 

Other guarantees

 

2 540

 

407

 

358

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contingent liabilities on behalf of other companies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guarantees for loans

 

3

 

28

 

23

 

Other guarantees

 

1

 

2

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leasing obligations

 

502

 

605

 

665

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing commitments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer finance commitments

 

357

 

214

 

164

 

Venture fund commitments

 

189

 

245

 

208

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTIONAL AMOUNTS OF DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, EUR million (1)

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30.09.07

 

30.09.06

 

31.12.06

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange forward contracts (2)

 

38 251

 

32 843

 

29 859

 

Currency options bought (2)

 

4 221

 

380

 

404

 

Currency options sold (2)

 

350

 

189

 

193

 

Interest rate swaps and futures

 

408

 

3 211

 

 

Cash settled equity options (3)

 

23

 

133

 

45

 

 


(1) Includes the gross amount of all notional values for contracts that have not yet been settled or cancelled. The amount of notional value outstanding is not necessarily a measure or indication of market risk, as the exposure of certain contracts may be offset by that of other contracts.

(2) Notional amounts include contracts used to hedge the shareholders’ equity of foreign subsidiaries.

(3) Cash settled equity options can be used to hedge risks relating to incentive programs and investment activities.

 

1 EUR = 1.387 USD

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

It should be noted that certain statements herein which are not historical facts, including, without limitation, those regarding: A) the timing of product, service and solution deliveries; B) our ability to develop, implement and commercialize new products, services, solutions and technologies; C) expectations regarding market growth, developments and structural changes; D) expectations regarding our mobile device volume growth, market share, prices and margins; E) expectations and targets for our results of operations; F) the outcome of pending and threatened litigation;  G) expectations regarding the successful completion of contemplated acquisitions on a timely basis and our ability to achieve set targets upon the completion of such acquisitions; and H) statements preceded by “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “foresee,” “target,” “estimate,” “designed,” “plans,” “will” or similar expressions are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management’s best assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it. Because they involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from the results that we currently expect. Factors that could cause these differences include, but are not limited to: 1) competitiveness of our product portfolio; 2) our ability to identify key market trends and to respond timely and successfully to the needs of our customers; 3) the extent of the growth of the mobile communications industry, as well as the growth and profitability of the new market segments within that industry which we target; 4) the availability of new products and services by network operators and other market participants; 5) our ability to successfully manage costs; 6) the intensity of competition in the mobile communications industry and our ability to maintain or improve our market position and respond successfully to changes in the competitive landscape; 7) the impact of changes in technology and our ability to develop or otherwise acquire complex technologies as required by the market, with full rights needed to use; 8) timely and successful commercialization of complex technologies as new advanced products, services and solutions; 9) our ability to protect the complex technologies, which we or others develop or that we license, from claims that we have infringed third parties’ intellectual property rights, as well as our unrestricted use on commercially acceptable terms of certain technologies in our products, services and solution offerings; 10) our ability to protect numerous Nokia patented, standardized, or proprietary technologies from third party infringement or actions to invalidate the intellectual property rights of these technologies; 11) our ability to manage efficiently our manufacturing and logistics, as well as to ensure the quality, safety, security and timely delivery of our products, services and solutions; 12) inventory management risks resulting from shifts in market demand; 13) our ability to source quality components and sub-assemblies without interruption and at acceptable prices; 14) Nokia’s and Siemens’ ability to successfully integrate the operations, personnel and supporting activities of their respective businesses as a result of the merger of Nokia’s networks business and Siemens’ carrier-related operations for fixed and mobile networks forming Nokia Siemens Networks; 15) whether, as a result of investigations into alleged violations of law by some current or former employees of Siemens, government authorities or others take actions against Siemens and/or its employees that may involve and affect the carrier-related assets and employees transferred by Siemens to Nokia Siemens Networks, or there may be undetected additional violations that may have occurred prior to the transfer, or ongoing violations that may occur after the transfer, of such assets and employees that could result in additional actions by government authorities; 16) the expense, time, attention and resources of Nokia Siemens Networks and our management to detect, investigate and resolve any situations related to alleged violations of law involving the assets and employees of Siemens carrier-related operations transferred to Nokia Siemens Networks; 17) any impairment of Nokia Siemens Networks customer relationships resulting from the ongoing government investigations involving the Siemens carrier-related operations transferred to Nokia Siemens Networks; 18) developments under large, multi-year contracts or in relation to major customers; 19) general economic conditions globally and, in particular, economic or political turmoil in emerging market countries where we do business; 20) our success in collaboration arrangements relating to development of technologies or new products, services and solutions; 21) the success, financial condition and performance of our collaboration partners, suppliers and customers; 22) any disruption to information technology systems and networks that our operations rely on; 23) exchange rate fluctuations, including, in particular, fluctuations between the euro, which is our reporting currency, and the US dollar, the Chinese yuan, the UK pound sterling and the Japanese yen, as well as certain other currencies; 24) the management of our customer financing exposure; 25) allegations of possible health risks from electromagnetic fields generated by base stations and mobile devices and lawsuits related to them, regardless of merit; 26) unfavorable outcome of litigations; 27) our ability to recruit, retain and develop appropriately skilled employees; and 28) the impact of changes in government policies, laws or regulations; as well as the risk factors specified on pages 12-24 of Nokia’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2006 under “Item 3.D Risk Factors.” Other unknown or unpredictable factors or underlying assumptions subsequently proving to be incorrect could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Nokia does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent legally required.

 

Nokia, Helsinki – October 18, 2007

 

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Nokia plans to report its Q4 and full year 2007 results on January 24, 2008

The Annual General Meeting is scheduled to be held on May 8, 2008

 

www.nokia.com

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant, Nokia Corporation, has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

Date: October 18, 2007

Nokia Corporation

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Kaarina Ståhlberg

 

 

Name: Kaarina Ståhlberg

 

Title:   Assistant General Counsel