NOKIA IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2001
Nokia's second quarter margins above 15% with pro forma pre-tax profit of nearly EUR 1.2 billion
Sales growth of 5% and strong positive net operating cash flow show operational effiency while adjusting to market slowdown
Second-quarter net sales where EUR 7 346 million, showing growth of 5% compared with the previous year. In Nokia Networks, net sales declined 2% and in Nokia Mobile Phones net sales increased 10%
Pro forma pre-tax operating profit was EUR 1 166 million
Pro forma operating margin for Nokia was 15.5%, Nokia Networks 15.8% and Nokia Mobile Phones 17.9%
Pro forma earnings per share (diluted) were EUR 0.17 (0.21), on a reported basis EPS (diluted) were EUR 0.12 (0.20)
Jorma Ollila, Nokia Chairman and CEO, said "Backed by our ability to manage working capital and control costs, we were able to retain our leading market position while sustaining good profitability and positive cash flow. This kind of resourcefulness is a product of the long-term commitment from all parts of our organization to improve effiency and flexibility.
"We believe firmly in the long-term opportunities of the mobile communications industry. With market growth expected to pick up again next year, we are in a unique position to build on our strengths. I am confident that our solid financial base, proven excellence in execution, focussed R&D and strong brand will continue to translate very well into profitable future growth."
Nokia 2Q 2001 Conference Call webcast
July 19, 2001, Nokia´s 2Q Earnings Release Conference Call and Webcast at 15:00 Helsinki time, 13:00 London time and 08:00 New York time.
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