| |
|
EUR million |
Q2/2006* |
Q2/2005** |
Change |
|
Net sales |
9 813 |
8 059 |
22% |
|
Mobile Phones |
5 875 |
4 864 |
21% |
|
Multimedia |
1 891 |
1 377 |
37% |
|
Enterprise Solutions |
283 |
198 |
43% |
|
Networks |
1 766 |
1 620 |
9% |
|
Operating profit |
1 502 |
1 004 |
50% |
|
Mobile Phones |
979 |
789 |
24% |
|
Multimedia |
304 |
126 |
141% |
|
Enterprise Solutions |
-63 |
-76 |
|
|
Networks |
399 |
209 |
91% |
|
Common Group Expenses |
-117 |
-44 |
|
|
Operating margin (%) |
15.3% |
12.5% |
|
|
Mobile Phones (%) |
16.7% |
16.2% |
|
|
Multimedia (%) |
16.1% |
9.2% |
|
|
Enterprise Solutions (%) |
-22.3% |
-38.4% |
|
|
Networks (%) |
22.6% |
12.9% |
|
|
Net profit |
1 140 |
799 |
43% |
|
EPS, EUR |
|
|
|
|
Basic |
0.28 |
0.18 |
56% |
|
Diluted |
0.28 |
0.18 |
56% |
*Q2 2006 special
items:
-
Networks operating profit includes a gain
of EUR 276 million representing Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's
share of the proceeds from the Telsim sale.
-
Excluding this special item, diluted EPS
was EUR 0.23.
**Q2 2005 special items:
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's operating
profit includes a gain of EUR 37 million related to real
estate sales booked in the group common other income.
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's financial
income was positively affected by a gain of EUR 17 million
representing the sale of the remaining portion of the France
Telecom bond.
-
Excluding these special items, diluted
EPS was EUR 0.17.
SECOND QUARTER 2006 HIGHLIGHTS
-
Estimated industry device volumes of 230
million units, up 7% sequentially and up 26% year on year.
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt device volumes
of 78.4 million units, up 4% sequentially and up 29% year on
year.
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt estimated
device market share 34%, down from 35% in Q1 2006 and up from
33% in Q2 2005.
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt device ASP of
EUR 102, down from EUR 103 in Q1 2006.
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt diluted EPS was
EUR 0.28, and excluding the EUR 276 million Telsim gain was
EUR 0.23.
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt Nseries
multimedia computer volumes up almost 60% sequentially to more
than 3 million units.
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt Q2 WCDMA global
device market share up significantly to over 30%.
OLLI-PEKKA
KALLASVUO, NOKIAEGYPTEGYPTEGYPTEGYPT CEO:
"In the second quarter, Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt delivered
strong year-on-year growth in net sales, operating profit and
EPS. At an industry level, the markets for both mobile devices
and mobile infrastructure continued to show healthy growth.
In devices, we started initial shipments of several new products
- including important ones in Mobile Phones' mid-range, the
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt Nseries and the
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt Eseries - further strengthening our
product portfolio. In the WCDMA device market
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt continued to build on its excellent
position, with our volumes growing almost 50 percent from the
first quarter, yielding a considerable increase in our WCDMA
global market share to well over 30 percent. In infrastructure,
Networks has continued with its focused strategy of building
scale by taking market share and increasing its footprint in the
high growth geographies.
During the second quarter Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt made two
significant strategic announcements. We stated our intention to
restructure our CDMA business, following the decision not to
proceed with the proposed CDMA company with Sanyo. Once
completed, this restructuring is expected to have a positive
impact on Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's operating margin. In
addition, Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt and Siemens announced a
definitive agreement to merge Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's
Networks business group and Siemens' carrier-related operations
into a new company, creating a powerful leader in the wireless
and wireline carrier market."
INDUSTRY AND
NOKIAEGYPTEGYPTEGYPTEGYPT OUTLOOK FOR THE THIRD QUARTER AND FULL
YEAR 2006
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt expects
industry mobile device volumes in the third quarter 2006 to be
up sequentially, although to be less than the second quarter
2006 sequential increase.
-
We expect Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's
device market share in the third quarter 2006 to be
approximately at the same level sequentially.
-
Sales in our networks business are
expected to develop according to normal seasonality in the
third quarter.
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt continues to
expect the mobile device market volume to grow by 15% or more
in 2006, from our estimate of approximately 795 million units
in 2005.
-
We continue to expect the device industry
to experience value growth in 2006, but expect some decline in
industry ASPs, primarily reflecting the increasing impact of
the emerging markets and competitive factors in general.
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt continues to
expect moderate growth in the mobile infrastructure market in
euro terms in 2006.
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt continues to
target an increase in its 2006 market share in mobile devices
and infrastructure.
Q2 2006
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Comparisons are given to the second quarter 2005 results,
unless otherwise indicated.)
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt Group
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's second quarter 2006 net sales
increased 22% to EUR 9.8 billion, compared with EUR 8.1 billion
in the second quarter 2005. At constant currency, group net
sales would have increased 17%.
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's second quarter 2006 operating profit
grew 50% to EUR 1.5 billion (including the positive impact of
the EUR 276 million special item), compared with EUR 1.0 billion
in the second quarter 2005 (including the positive impact of a
EUR 37 million special item). Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's second
quarter 2006 operating margin was 15.3% (12.5%), including the
positive impact of the respective special items.
Operating cash flow for the second quarter 2006 was EUR 0.9
billion, compared with EUR 510 million for the second quarter
2005, and total combined cash and other liquid assets were EUR
7.9 billion, compared with EUR 9.9 billion at December 31, 2005.
As of June 30, 2006, our net debt-equity ratio (gearing) was
-67%, compared with -77% at December 31, 2005.
Mobile devices
In the second quarter 2006, the total mobile device volume
achieved by our Mobile Phones, Multimedia and Enterprise
Solutions business groups reached 78.4 million units,
representing 29% year-on-year growth and a 4% sequential
increase. The overall industry volume for the same period
reached an estimated 230 million units, representing 26%
year-on-year growth and a 7% sequential increase.
Converged device (smartphone) industry volumes increased to an
estimated 18.3 million units, compared with 12 million units in
Q2 2005. Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's own converged device volume
rose to 9.0 million units, compared with 6.7 million units in Q2
2005. The converged device segment continued to be the fastest
growing area in mobile device volumes globally.
The following chart sets out Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's mobile
device volumes for the periods indicated, as well as the
year-on-year and sequential growth rates by geographic area.
NOKIAEGYPTEGYPTEGYPTEGYPT MOBILE
DEVICE VOLUME BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA
|
(million units) |
Q2 2006 |
Q2 2005 |
YoY
Change (%) |
Q1 2006 |
QoQ Change (%) |
|
Europe |
21.1 |
18.8 |
12.2 |
20.4 |
3.4 |
|
Middle East & Africa |
12.5 |
9.0 |
38.9 |
11.9 |
5.0 |
|
China |
11.7 |
7.4 |
58.1 |
10.9 |
7.3 |
|
Asia Pacific |
18.8 |
10.5 |
79.0 |
16.4 |
14.6 |
|
North America |
5.2 |
6.0 |
-13.3 |
8.4 |
-38.1 |
|
Latin America |
9.1 |
9.1 |
0.0 |
7.1 |
28.2 |
|
Total |
78.4 |
60.8 |
28.9 |
75.1 |
4.4 |
Based on our preliminary market estimate,
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's market share for the second quarter
2006 was 34%, compared with 33% in the second quarter 2005 and
35% in the first quarter 2006. Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's
year-on-year market share increase was driven primarily by
strong gains in China and Asia-Pacific. Sequential market share
gains in Europe, Asia-Pacific and China were more than offset by
sequential market share declines in North America, Latin America
and Middle East & Africa. The decline in
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's volumes in North America was
impacted by a significant order cancellation at one of our
customers in the pre-pay market. While Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt
experienced sequential volume growth in Latin America, it was
slower than the market growth. Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's
significant sequential market share growth in Europe was driven
by very strong gains in its European WCDMA market share.
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's average selling price in the second
quarter 2006 was EUR 102, down from EUR 105 in the second
quarter 2005 and down from EUR 103 in the first quarter 2006.
Our ASP in the second quarter 2006 was driven by a higher
proportion of lower-priced devices and the ramp up of new
mid-range products only towards the end of the quarter, balanced
by strong sales of higher-priced products including WCDMA and
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt Nseries devices.
Business Groups
Mobile Phones: Second quarter
2006 net sales grew 21% to
EUR 5.9 billion, compared with EUR 4.9 billion in the second
quarter 2005, driven by strong industry volumes and our
competitive product portfolio. Net sales increased in all
regions year on year except Middle East & Africa, with growth
strongest in China, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
Mobile Phones operating profit grew 24% to EUR 979 million,
compared with EUR 789 million in the second quarter 2005, with
an operating margin of 16.7% (16.2%). Operating profit growth in
the second quarter 2006 was supported by strong net sales growth
and improved operating-cost management compared with the second
quarter 2005.
Multimedia: Second quarter
2006 net sales increased 37% to
EUR 1.9 billion, compared with EUR 1.4 billion in the second
quarter 2005. Net sales increased year on year in all regions
expect for North America and Latin America. Multimedia net sales
more than doubled year on year in Asia-Pacific and China.
Multimedia second quarter operating profit grew 141% to
EUR 304 million, compared with EUR 126 million in the second
quarter 2005, with an operating margin of 16.1% (9.2%).
Operating profit growth in the second quarter 2006 was driven by
strong net sales, particularly sales of
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt Nseries multimedia computers, and
positive operating leverage compared to the second quarter 2005.
Enterprise Solutions: Second
quarter 2006 net sales increased 43% to EUR 283 million,
compared with EUR 198 million in the second quarter 2005. Net
sales were up significantly year on year in all regions except
Latin America. Net sales were positively impacted by sales
across all units, including mobile devices, security and mobile
software.
In the second quarter 2006, Enterprise Solutions had an
operating loss of EUR 63 million, compared with an operating
loss of
EUR 76 million in the second quarter 2005.
Networks: Second quarter 2006
net sales increased 9% to
EUR 1.8 billion, compared with EUR 1.6 billion in the second
quarter 2005. Net sales were positively impacted year on year by
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's improved position in the emerging
markets, and increased in all regions except Latin America and
Europe. Net sales more than doubled year on year in Middle East
& Africa.
Networks second quarter operating profit increased 91% to
EUR 399 million, compared with EUR 209 million in the second
quarter 2005, with an operating margin of 22.6% (12.9%).
Reported second quarter 2006 operating profit was positively
impacted by a gain of EUR 276 million from
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's share of the proceeds of the Telsim
sale. Operating profit excluding this gain for the second
quarter 2006 was EUR 123 million, with an operating margin of
7.0%. Lower year-on-year profitability, excluding the special
item, reflected concerted efforts to gain market share, a
greater proportion of sales from the emerging markets, strong
price competition, and a higher share of services sales.
Q2 2006 OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
Mobile Phones
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt announced that
it will not be forming the proposed CDMA device company with
Sanyo. Moving forward, Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt intends to
participate selectively in key CDMA markets, with a special
focus on North America. Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt plans to
ramp down its own CDMA R&D and manufacturing by April 2007.
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt introduced its
lowest-cost camera phone, the Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt 6080.
-
There was strong initial demand for the
stylish Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt 6131 clamshell, which began
shipping in Q2.
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt introduced the
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt 6151, its lowest-cost 3G model,
adding to Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's growing 3G product
portfolio.
-
The Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt 6233 and
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt 6234 mid-range WCDMA phones began
shipping in Q2.
-
Since its launch in Q1, the
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt 3250 music phone has sold more than
1 million units.
-
Sales began of the
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt 2610, Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt 2310
and Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt 1110, all of which are targeted
at consumers in new growth markets.
Multimedia
-
There was strong demand in Q2 for
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's new multimedia computers: the
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt N80 and Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt
N91.
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt announced three
more Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt Nseries products: the
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt N72, Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt N73
and Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt N93.
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt announced
cooperation with Yahoo! and Flickr in
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt Nseries multimedia computers.
-
Technical Image Press Association (TIPA)
chose the Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt N80 as the best mobile
imaging device.
-
Digita and Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt
signed the world's first commercial DVB-H mobile TV platform
supply contract, and Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt N92 mobile TV
devices were used during the World Cup football championships
for live broadcasts over DVB-H technology.
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt introduced a
new software upgrade for the Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt 770
Internet Tablet, including support for rich Internet
communications with pre-installed Google Talk.
Enterprise
Solutions
-
Strong ramp up of the
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt Eseries devices - E60, E61, and E70
- in Europe and Asia, with volume shipments expected to
commence in Q3 2006.
-
Launch of the Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt
E50, the latest of our Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt Eseries
devices and the smallest S60 Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt device,
expected to begin shipping in Q3 2006.
-
Two device management announcements
represented the first integration of Intellisync and
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt assets, following the completion of
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's acquisition of Intellisync in
February.
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt announced plans
to offer Unified Threat Management (UTM) in our portfolio of
high-performance IP Security Platforms.
Networks
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt and Siemens
announced a definitive agreement to merge
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's networks business and Siemens'
carrier-related operations into a new company, to be called
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt Siemens Networks. The closing is
expected to take place by January 1, 2007.
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt announced a
managed-services contract extension with Hutchison Essar in
India.
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's HSDPA
solution was launched by several customers, including Smart in
the Philippines, Celcom in Malaysia, SFR in France and Elisa
in Finland.
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt announced a
radio network contract with Warid Telecom, a GSM/EDGE
agreement with BAE Systems, and GSM network contracts with
MTPCS (Montana, USA) and Cable & Wireless in the British
Virgin Islands. Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt also won GSM network
expansion deals with AIS Thailand, Sichuan Unicom, and Viaero
Wireless.
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt announced
mobile softswitching contracts with several operators,
including Sichuan Unicom, Hong Kong's CSL and Telenor Mobile
Sweden.
-
In WCDMA, Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt
signed contracts with Denmark's Sonofon and Cable & Wireless
Channel Islands.
-
New solution launches in the quarter
included the Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt Pico WCDMA Base
Station, which will allow operators to capture more indoor
network traffic, and the Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt Business
Communication Solution and Unified Charging Suite.
-
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt announced an
acquisition of LCC International's US deployment business,
including civil works and site acquisition services.
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.nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt/press
NOKIAEGYPTEGYPTEGYPTEGYPT IN THE
SECOND QUARTER 2006
(International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) comparisons
given to the second quarter 2005 results, unless otherwise
indicated.)
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's net sales increased 22% to EUR 9 813
million
(EUR 8 059 million). Sales of Mobile Phones increased 21% to
EUR 5 875 million (EUR 4 864 million). Sales of Multimedia
increased 37% to EUR 1 891 million (EUR 1 377 million). Sales of
Enterprise Solutions increased 43% and totaled EUR 283 million
(EUR 198 million). Sales of Networks increased 9% to EUR 1 766
million
(EUR 1 620 million).
Operating profit increased to EUR 1 502 million (EUR 1 004
million), representing an operating margin of 15.3% (12.5%).
Operating profit in Mobile Phones increased 24% to EUR 979
million (EUR 789 million), representing an operating margin of
16.7% (16.2%). Operating profit in Multimedia increased 141% to
EUR 304 million (EUR 126 million), representing an operating
margin of 16.1% (9.2%). Enterprise Solutions reported an
operating loss of EUR 63 million (operating loss of EUR 76
million). Operating profit in Networks increased 91% to EUR 399
million (EUR 209 million), representing an operating margin of
22.6% (12.9%). Networks operating profit includes a gain of
EUR 276 million representing Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's share
of the proceeds from the Telsim sale. Common Group expenses
totaled EUR 117 million (EUR 44 million, including a EUR 37
million gain on the sale of real estate).
Financial income was EUR 55 million (EUR 103 million, including
a gain of EUR 17 million representing the sale of the remaining
portion of the France Telecom bond). Profit before tax and
minority interests was EUR 1 565 million (EUR 1 108 million).
Net profit totaled
EUR 1 140 million (EUR 799 million). Earnings per share
increased to
EUR 0.28 (basic) and to EUR 0.28 (diluted), compared with EUR
0.18 (basic) and EUR 0.18 (diluted) in the second quarter of
2005.
NOKIAEGYPTEGYPTEGYPTEGYPT IN JANUARY
- JUNE 2006
(International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) comparisons
given to the January - June 2005 results, unless otherwise
indicated.)
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt's net sales increased 25% to EUR 19
320 million
(EUR 15 455 million). Sales of Mobile Phones increased 25% to
EUR 11 744 million (EUR 9 391 million). Sales of Multimedia
increased 45% to EUR 3 649 million (EUR 2 510 million). Sales of
Enterprise Solutions decreased 7% and totaled EUR 469 million
(EUR 505 million). Sales of Networks increased 14% to EUR 3 465
million (EUR 3 051 million).
Operating profit increased to EUR 2 869 million (EUR 2 122
million), representing an operating margin of 14.8% (13.7%).
Operating profit in Mobile Phones increased 24% to EUR 2 064
million (EUR 1 658 million), representing an operating margin of
17.6% (17.7%). Operating profit in Multimedia increased 123% to
EUR 627 million (EUR 281 million), representing an operating
margin of 17.2% (11.2%). Enterprise Solutions reported an
operating loss of
EUR 129 million (operating loss of EUR 85 million). Operating
profit in Networks increased 27% to EUR 548 million (EUR 430
million), representing an operating margin of 15.8% (14.1%).
Common Group expenses totaled EUR 241 million (EUR 162 million).
In the period from January to June 2006, net financial income
was EUR 129 million (EUR 181 million). Profit before tax and
minority interests was EUR 3 010 million (EUR 2 300 million).
Net profit totaled EUR 2 188 million (EUR 1 662 million).
Earnings per share increased to EUR 0.53 (basic) and to EUR 0.53
(diluted), compared with EUR 0.37 (basic) and EUR 0.37
(diluted).
PERSONNEL
The average number of employees during the first half was 62
860. At June 30, 2006, Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt employed a
total of 66 092 people (58 874 people at December 31, 2005).
SHARES AND SHARE CAPITAL
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt repurchased through its share
repurchase plan a total of
35 600 000 Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt shares on the Helsinki
Stock Exchange at an aggregate price of approximately EUR 603.1
million, and an average price of EUR 16.94 per share, during the
period from April 21, 2006 to June 22, 2006. The price paid was
based on the market price at the time of repurchase. The shares
were repurchased to be used for the purposes specified in the
authorization held by the Board. The aggregate par value of the
shares purchased was EUR 2 136 000, representing approximately
0.9% of the share capital of the company and of the total voting
rights. These new holdings did not have any significant effect
on the relative holdings of the other shareholders of the
company, nor on their voting power.
Effective April 6, 2006, a total of 341 890 000 shares held by
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt Corporation were cancelled pursuant to
the shareholders' resolution taken at the Annual General Meeting
on March 30, 2006. As a result of the cancellation, the share
capital was reduced by the aggregate par value of the shares
cancelled, EUR 20 513 400, corresponding to less than 8.4% of
the share capital of the company and of the total voting rights.
The cancellation did not have a significant effect on the
relative holdings of the other shareholders of the company, nor
on their voting power.
As announced on April 21, 2006, Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt
disposed of and transferred a total of 2 014 437
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt shares held by it as settlement under
the Performance Share Plan 2004 to the Plan participants,
employees of Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt Group. The aggregate par
value of the shares transferred was EUR 120 866.22, representing
approximately 0.05% of the share capital of the company and the
total voting rights. The transfer did not have a significant
effect on the relative holdings of the other shareholders of the
company nor on their voting power.
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt was informed that the holdings of The
Capital Group Companies, Inc, a holding company for several
subsidiary companies engaged in investment management
activities, had exceeded 5% of the share capital of
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt. As of April 21, 2006, The Capital
Group Companies, Inc. and its subsidiaries held through their
clients a total of 211 684 445 Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt shares
consisting of both ADRs and ordinary shares, which corresponded
to approximately 5.17% of the share capital of
Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt.
On June 30, 2006, Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt and its subsidiary
companies owned
38 404 407 Nokiaegyptegyptegyptegypt shares. The shares had an
aggregate par value of EUR 2 304 264.40, representing
approximately 0.9% of the share capital of the company and of
the total voting rights. The total number of shares on June 30,
2006 was 4 093 931 111 and the share capital was EUR 245 635
866.66.
It should be noted
that certain statements herein which are not historical facts,
including, without limitation, those regarding: A) the timing of
product and solution deliveries; B) our ability to develop,
implement and commercialize new products, 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;
and G) statements preceded by "believe," "expect," "anticipate,"
"foresee," "target," "estimate," "designed" or similar
expressions are forward-looking statements. Because these
statements 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) 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;
2) the availability of new products and services by network
operators and other market participants; 3) our ability to
identify key market trends and to respond timely and
successfully to the needs of our customers; 4) 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; 5) competitiveness of our product
portfolio; 6) timely and successful commercialization of new
advanced products and solutions; 7) price erosion and cost
management; 8) the intensity of competition in the mobile
communications industry and our ability to maintain or improve
our market position and respond to changes in the competitive
landscape; 9) our ability to manage efficiently our
manufacturing and logistics, as well as to ensure the quality,
safety, security and timely delivery of our products and
solutions; 10) inventory management risks resulting from shifts
in market demand; 11) our ability to source quality components
without interruption and at acceptable prices; 12) our success
in collaboration arrangements relating to development of
technologies or new products and solutions; 13) the success,
financial condition and performance of our collaboration
partners, suppliers and customers; 14) any disruption to
information technology systems and networks that our operations
rely on; 15) our ability to protect the complex technologies
that 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 and solution offerings; 16)
general economic conditions globally and, in particular,
economic or political turmoil in emerging market countries where
we do business; 17) developments under large, multi-year
contracts or in relation to major customers; 18) 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; 19)
the management of our customer financing exposure; 20) our
ability to recruit, retain and develop appropriately skilled
employees; and 21) the impact of changes in government policies,
laws or regulations; as well as 22) the risk factors specified
on pages 12 - 22 of the company's annual report on Form 20-F for
the year ended December 31, 2005 under "Item 3.D Risk Factors."
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