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 April 30, 2015

(Commission File No. 1-13202)

 

Nokia Corporation

Karaportti 3

FI-02610 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-Fx    Form 40-F: o

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

 

Yes: o    Nox

 

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Yes: o    Nox

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Yes: o    Nox

 

 

 



 

 

INTERIM REPORT

 

 

 

 

 

April 30, 2015

 

Interim Report for Q1 2015

 

Strong year-on-year sales growth; Weak Nokia Networks profitability compensated by good performance in Nokia Technologies and HERE

 

Nokia Corporation

Interim Report

April 30, 2015 at 08:00 (CET +1)

 

This is a summary of the Nokia Corporation interim report for first quarter 2015 published today. The complete first quarter 2015 interim report with tables is available at http://company.nokia.com/en/financials. Investors should not rely on summaries of our interim reports only, but should review the complete interim reports with tables.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

·                  Net sales in Q1 2015 of EUR 3.2 billion (EUR 2.7 billion in Q1 2014), up 20% year-on-year

·                  Non-IFRS diluted EPS in Q1 2015 of EUR 0.05 (EUR 0.04 in Q1 2014), an increase of 25% year-on-year; reported diluted EPS in Q1 2015 of EUR 0.05 (EUR 0.03 in Q1 2014), up 67% year-on-year

 

Nokia Networks

 

·                  15% year-on-year net sales growth driven by growth in four out of our six regions, with non-IFRS operating margin declining to 3.2% from 9.3%

·                  21% year-on-year growth in Global Services net sales, primarily driven by strong growth in the network implementation business line. 10% year-on-year growth in Mobile Broadband net sales, primarily driven by overall radio technologies, particularly LTE

·                  61% year-on-year decline in non-IFRS operating profit primarily driven by lower software sales, lower non-IFRS gross profit in the systems integration business line, the short-term impact of strategic entry deals, higher non-IFRS operating expenses due to foreign exchange impacts and increased investments in LTE, 5G and cloud core, and more challenging market conditions

 

HERE

 

·                  25% year-on-year growth in net sales, with 29% year-on-year increase in sales of new vehicle licenses for embedded navigation systems

·                  90% year-on-year growth in non-IFRS operating profit, with non-IFRS operating margin expanding to 7.3% from 4.8%

 

Nokia Technologies

 

·                  103% year-on-year growth in net sales and 124% growth in non-IFRS operating profit, primarily due to non-recurring adjustments to accrued net sales from existing agreements, revenue share related to previously divested intellectual property rights, and intellectual property rights divested in the first quarter 2015. In addition, net sales and non-IFRS operating profit benefitted from higher intellectual property licensing income from existing licensees

 

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Reported first quarter 2015 results(1)

 

EUR million

 

Q1’15

 

Q1’14

 

YoY change

 

Q4’14

 

QoQ
change

 

Net sales — constant currency

 

 

 

 

 

11

%

 

 

(21

)%

Net sales

 

3 196

 

2 664

 

20

%

3 802

 

(16

)%

Nokia Networks

 

2 673

 

2 328

 

15

%

3 365

 

(21

)%

HERE

 

261

 

209

 

25

%

292

 

(11

)%

Nokia Technologies

 

266

 

131

 

103

%

149

 

79

%

Gross margin % (non-IFRS)

 

42.5

%

45.6

%

(310

)bps

43.5

%

(100

)bps

Operating profit (non-IFRS)

 

265

 

305

 

(13

)%

524

 

(49

)%

Nokia Networks

 

85

 

216

 

(61

)%

470

 

(82

)%

HERE

 

19

 

10

 

90

%

20

 

(5

)%

Nokia Technologies

 

193

 

86

 

124

%

77

 

151

%

Group Common Functions

 

(32

)

(8

)

 

 

(43

)

 

 

Operating margin % (non-IFRS)

 

8.3

%

11.4

%

(310

)bps

13.8

%

(550

)bps

Profit (non-IFRS)

 

200

 

172

 

16

%

356

 

(44

)%

Profit

 

181

 

110

 

65

%

327

 

(45

)%

EPS, EUR diluted (non-IFRS)

 

0.05

 

0.04

 

25

%

0.09

 

(44

)%

EPS, EUR diluted

 

0.05

 

0.03

 

67

%

0.08

 

(38

)%

 


(1) Results are as reported unless otherwise specified. The results information in this report is unaudited. Please see “Notes to financial statements — Basis of preparation” in our complete Q1 2015 interim report for more information. Non-IFRS results exclude transaction and other related costs resulting from the sale of substantially all of Nokia’s Devices & Services business to Microsoft, goodwill impairment charges, intangible asset amortization and purchase price related items, restructuring related costs, and certain other items that may not be indicative of Nokia’s underlying business performance. For a detailed discussion, please see the year to date discussion and the non-IFRS to reported reconciliation note to the financial statements in our complete Q1 2015 interim report. A reconciliation of our Q4 2014 non-IFRS results to our reported results can be found in our complete Q4 2014 interim report with tables on pages 20-25 published on January 29, 2015. A reconciliation of our Q3 2014 non-IFRS results to our reported results can be found in our complete Q3 2014 interim report with tables on pages 22-27 published on October 23, 2014. A reconciliation of our Q2 2014 non-IFRS results to our reported results can be found in our complete Q2 2014 interim report with tables on pages 22-27 published on July 24, 2014.

 

Subsequent events

 

After the end of the first quarter 2015, Nokia announced it had entered into a memorandum of understanding regarding a combination with Alcatel-Lucent, and that it had initiated a strategic review process related to HERE. Additionally, there were positive developments in Nokia’s venture fund investments after the end of the first quarter. Please refer to page 5 in Nokia’s complete Q1 2015 interim report for additional information related to these events.

 

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CEO statement

 

Nokia delivered a 20% increase in net sales and 25% increase in earnings per share in the first quarter.  Underlying these results was excellent performance from HERE and Nokia Technologies, while good growth at Nokia Networks was offset by unsatisfactory profitability.

 

I remain confident that our lean operating model, ongoing focus on cost management, and the current strength of our portfolio will enable us to meet our 2015 goals for Nokia Networks. The business delivered healthy year-on-year growth even after adjusting for currency fluctuations, although a number of factors in the quarter had a negative impact on profitability. We expect some of these negative factors to ease, particularly in the second half of 2015.

 

HERE’s excellent momentum in the automotive sector continued, helping the business deliver 25% year-on-year growth and improved profitability. As we proceed with the strategic review that we announced on April 15, we are considering our options in order to determine what is best for Nokia shareholders and best for HERE. I am very pleased with HERE’s performance and firmly believe that it will have a bright future, either with Nokia or with new ownership.

 

Nokia Technologies also had a strong quarter with year on year sales up more than 100% and operating margin up sharply both year-on-year and sequentially. The business benefitted in the quarter from some non-recurring effects and revenue share from previously divested intellectual property rights. I am more confident than ever that licensing activities are tracking well and that there is a robust pipeline of potential new licensees. In addition, I believe that we are focusing on the right innovation opportunities and that the necessary cost discipline is in place.

 

Shortly after the end of the quarter, we announced a landmark deal with Alcatel-Lucent. The strategic logic of this proposed transaction is strong and we believe that it will provide long term benefits to shareholders of both Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent. We are moving fast on the necessary integration planning, and have already established a structure designed to minimize disruption to our ongoing business. We will bring the same operational discipline to our integration activities that we have successfully applied to the earlier transformation at Nokia Networks.

 

Rajeev Suri
President and CEO of Nokia

 

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Nokia in Q1 2015

 

The following discussion is of Nokia Group’s reported results for the first quarter 2015 which comprise the results of Nokia’s three businesses — Nokia Networks, HERE and Nokia Technologies, as well as Group Common Functions. Comparisons are given to the first quarter 2014 and fourth quarter 2014 results, unless otherwise indicated.

 

Financial discussion

 

Net sales

 

Nokia’s net sales increased 20% year-on-year and declined 16% sequentially. At constant currency, Nokia’s net sales would have increased 11% year-on-year and declined 21% sequentially.

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

The year-on-year increase in Nokia’s net sales in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to higher net sales in Nokia Networks, Nokia Technologies and, to a lesser extent, in HERE.

 

Sequential discussion

 

The sequential decline in Nokia’s net sales in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to seasonally lower net sales in Nokia Networks and, to a lesser extent, in HERE. This was partially offset by higher net sales in Nokia Technologies.

 

Non-IFRS Operating profit

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

Nokia’s non-IFRS operating profit declined 13% year-on-year in the first quarter 2015, primarily due to a decline in non-IFRS operating profit in Nokia Networks, partially offset by increases in non-IFRS operating profit in Nokia Technologies and, to a lesser extent, in HERE.

 

Nokia’s non-IFRS other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 19 million in the first quarter 2015, compared to an income of EUR 11 million in the first quarter 2014. On a year-on-year basis, the change in Nokia’s non-IFRS other income and expenses was primarily due to lower other income in Group Common Functions and higher foreign exchange hedging related losses.

 

Sequential discussion

 

Nokia’s non-IFRS operating profit declined 49% sequentially in the first quarter 2015, primarily due to a decline in non-IFRS operating profit in Nokia Networks, partially offset by an increase in non-IFRS operating profit in Nokia Technologies.

 

Nokia’s non-IFRS other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 19 million in the first quarter 2015, compared to an expense of EUR 2 million in the fourth quarter 2014. On a sequential basis, the change in Nokia’s non-IFRS other income and expenses was primarily due to foreign exchange hedging related losses.

 

Non-IFRS Profit

 

The share of results of associated companies in the first quarter 2015 includes an approximately EUR 25 million out of period adjustment. Nokia has historically accounted for the results of the associated company in

 

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arrears as the results have not been material. Due to an increase in the entity’s earnings, the amounts reflected in the first quarter 2015 should have been recorded in the fourth quarter 2014.

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

Nokia’s non-IFRS profit increased 16% on a year-on-year basis in the first quarter 2015, primarily due to lower non-IFRS financial expenses and the approximately EUR 25 million out of period adjustment mentioned above, partially offset by lower non-IFRS operating profit and, to a lesser extent, higher non-IFRS tax expenses. In the first quarter 2015 Nokia’s non-IFRS tax expense was based on an effective tax rate of approximately 25%, and this resulted in a higher non-IFRS tax expense than in the first quarter 2014. However, the tax expenses in the first quarter of 2014 and 2015 are not directly comparable due to the fact that Nokia’s deferred tax assets in Finland and Germany were subject to valuation allowances until the third quarter of 2014.

 

Sequential discussion

 

Sequentially, Nokia’s non-IFRS profit declined 44% in the first quarter 2015, primarily due to a decline in non-IFRS operating profit, partially offset by lower non-IFRS tax expenses, the approximately EUR 25 million out of period adjustment mentioned above and lower non-IFRS financial expenses.

 

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OUTLOOK

 

 

 

Metric

 

Guidance

 

Commentary

Nokia Networks

 

FY15 Net sales

 

Increase YoY

 

 

 

 

FY15 Non-IFRS op. margin

 

Around the midpoint of the long-term range of 8% - 11% for the full year (update)

 

Based on factors including competitive industry dynamics, product and regional mix, the timing of major network deployments, and expected continued operational improvement.

This is an update to the earlier non-IFRS operating margin outlook to be in line with the long-term range of 8%-11% for the full year.

HERE

 

FY15 Net sales

 

Increase YoY

 

 

 

 

FY15 Non-IFRS op. margin

 

9% - 12% (update)

 

Based on factors including leading market position, positive industry trends and improved focus on cost efficiency.

This is an update to the earlier non-IFRS operating margin outlook to be between 7%-12% for the full year.

Nokia Technologies

 

FY15 Net sales

 

Increase YoY

 

Excludes potential amounts related to the expected

 

 

FY15 Non-IFRS op. expense

 

Approx. in line with Q4’14 level

 

resolution of our arbitration with Samsung. Based on factors including higher investment in licensing activities, licensable technologies and business enablers, including go-to-market capabilities, which target new and significant long-term growth opportunities.

Nokia

 

FY15 Capital expenditure

 

Approx. EUR 250 million (update)

 

Primarily attributable to Nokia Networks

This is an update to the earlier outlook of approximately EUR 200 million for the full year.

 

 

FY15 Financial income and expense

 

Expense of approx. EUR 160 million

 

Subject to changes in foreign exchange rates and interest-bearing liabilities.

 

 

FY15 Group Common Functions non-IFRS op. expense

 

Approx. EUR 120 million

 

 

 

 

Estimated long-term effective tax rate

 

Approx. 25%

 

 

 

 

Annual cash tax obligation

 

Approx. EUR 250 million per annum until deferred tax assets fully utilized

 

May vary due to profit levels in different jurisdictions and amount of licence income subject to withholding tax.

 

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RISKS AND FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

It should be noted that Nokia and its businesses are exposed to various risks and uncertainties and certain statements herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, those regarding: A) the outcome, transaction timeline and closing of the proposed combination of Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent pursuant to a memorandum of understanding (“MoU”) as announced on April 15, 2015 (“Proposed transaction”) and the ability of Nokia to integrate Alcatel-Lucent into Nokia operations (“Combined company”) and achieve the targeted benefits; B) satisfaction of conditions precedent including closing conditions related to the Proposed transaction in a timely manner, or at all, including obtaining required regulatory approvals, the confirmation and approval of our shareholders for the Proposed transaction and successfully completing tenders for the Alcatel-Lucent shares; C) expectations, plans or benefits related to Nokia’s strategies, including the review of strategic options for our HERE business; D) expectations, plans or benefits related to future performance of Nokia’s businesses Nokia Networks, HERE and Nokia Technologies; E) expectations, plans or benefits related to changes in our management and other leadership, operational structure and operating model, including the expected characteristics, business and operations of the Combined company; F) expectations regarding market developments, general economic conditions and structural changes; G) expectations and targets regarding performance, including those related to market share, prices, net sales and margins; H) timing of the deliveries of our products and services; I) expectations and targets regarding our financial performance, operating expenses, taxes, cost savings and competitiveness, as well as results of operations, including synergies related to the Proposed transaction, the target annual run rate of cost synergies for the Combined company and expected financial results of the Combined company; J) expectations and targets regarding collaboration and partnering arrangements, including the expected customer reach of the Combined company; K) outcome of pending and threatened litigation, arbitration, disputes, regulatory proceedings or investigations by authorities; L) expectations regarding restructurings, investments, uses of proceeds from transactions, acquisitions and divestments and our ability to achieve the financial and operational targets set in connection with any such restructurings, investments, divestments and acquisitions, including any expectations, plans or benefits related to or caused by the transaction where Nokia sold substantially all of its Devices & Services business to Microsoft on April 25, 2014; and M) statements preceded by or including “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “foresee,” “sees,” “target,” “estimate,” “designed,” “aim,” “plans,” “intends,” “focus,” “continue,” “project,” “should,” “will” or similar expressions.

 

These statements are based on the 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. We describe the risks and uncertainties that affect the Nokia Group or are relevant to all Nokia businesses at the beginning of this section and provide towards the end information on additional risks that are primarily related to the individual Nokia businesses: Nokia Networks, HERE and Nokia Technologies. Factors, including risks and uncertainties that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to: 1) the inability to close the Proposed transaction in a timely manner, or at all, for instance due to the inability or delays in obtaining the shareholder approval or necessary regulatory approvals for the Proposed transaction, or the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the MoU and successfully completing tenders for the Alcatel-Lucent shares; 2) the inability to achieve the targeted business and operational benefits from the Proposed transaction or disruption caused by the Proposed transaction, including inability to integrate Alcatel-Lucent into Nokia operations and any negative effect from the implementation of the Proposed combination or the announcement of the Proposed transaction for instance due to the loss of customers, loss of key executives or employees or reduced focus on day to day operations and business; 3) our ability to identify market trends and business opportunities to select and execute strategies successfully and in a timely manner, and our ability to successfully adjust our operations and operating models; 4) our ability to sustain or improve the operational and financial performance of our businesses and correctly identify or successfully pursue new business opportunities; 5) our dependence on general economic and market conditions, including the capacity for growth in internet and technology usage; 6) our exposure to regulatory, political or other developments in various countries or regions; 7) our ability to invent new relevant technologies, products and services, to develop and maintain our intellectual property portfolio and to maintain the existing sources of intellectual property related revenue and establish new such sources; 8) our ability to protect our

 

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intellectual property rights and defend against third-party infringements and claims that we have infringed third parties’ intellectual property rights, as well as increased licensing costs and restrictions on our ability to use certain technologies; 9) the potential complex tax issues, tax disputes and tax obligations we may face, including the obligation to pay additional taxes in various jurisdictions and our actual or anticipated performance, among other factors, which could reduce our ability to utilize deferred tax assets; 10) our ability to retain, motivate, develop and recruit appropriately skilled employees, for instance due to possible disruption caused by the Prosed transaction; 11) the performance of the parties we partner and collaborate with, as well as that of our financial counterparties, and our ability to achieve successful collaboration or partnering arrangements, including any disruption from the Proposed transaction to obtaining or maintaining the contractual relationships; 12) exchange rate fluctuations, particularly between the euro, which is our reporting currency, and the US dollar, the Japanese yen and the Chinese yuan, as well as certain other currencies; 13) the impact of unfavorable outcome of litigation, arbitration, contract-related disputes or allegations of health hazards associated with our businesses; 14) any inefficiency, malfunction or disruption of a system or network that our operations rely on or any impact of a possible cybersecurity breach; 15) our ability to achieve targeted benefits from or successfully implement planned transactions, such as acquisitions, divestments, mergers or joint ventures, and manage unexpected liabilities related thereto; 16) our ability to manage our operating expenses and reach targeted results through efforts aimed at improving our financial performance, for instance through cost savings and other efforts aimed at increased competitiveness 17) our ability to optimize our capital structure as planned and re-establish our investment grade credit rating; 18) Nokia Networks’ ability to execute its strategy or to effectively and profitably adapt its business and operations in a timely manner to the increasingly diverse needs of its customers in the mobile broadband infrastructure and related services market or to such technological developments; 19) Nokia Networks’ ability to effectively and profitably invest in new competitive high-quality products, services, upgrades and technologies and bring them to market in a timely manner; 20) Nokia Networks’ dependence on a limited number of customers and large multi-year agreements and adverse effects as a result of further operator consolidation; 21) Nokia Networks’ ability to manage our manufacturing, service creation and delivery, as well as our logistics efficiently and without interruption; 22) Nokia Networks’ dependence on a limited number of suppliers, who may fail to deliver sufficient quantities of fully functional products and components or deliver timely services meeting our customers’ needs; 23) adverse developments with respect to customer financing or extended payment terms Nokia Networks provides to customers; 24) adverse developments resulting from or in connection to the review of strategic options for our HERE business, including those related to a potential divestment of the HERE business; 25) the intense competition HERE faces and its ability to effectively and profitably invest in new competitive high-quality services and data and bring these to market in a timely manner or adjust its operations efficiently; 26) HERE’s dependence on the overall automotive market developments and customer business conditions; 27) HERE’s dependence, especially with respect to sales to the automotive industry, on a limited number of customers and large multi-year agreements; 28) Nokia Technologies’ ability to maintain its existing sources of intellectual property related revenue or establish new sources; 29) Nokia Technologies’ dependence on a limited number of key licensees that contribute proportionally significant patent licensing income, including the outcome of the binding arbitration with Samsung expected in 2015; 30) Nokia Technologies’ dependence on adequate regulatory protection for patented or other propriety technologies; and 31) Nokia Technologies’ ability to execute its plans through business areas such as technology licensing, licensing the Nokia brand and other business ventures including technology innovation and incubation; 32) and the impact on the Combined company (after giving effect to the Proposed transaction with Alcatel-Lucent) of any of the foregoing risks or forward-looking statements, as well as the risk factors specified on pages 74 to 89 of Nokia’s latest annual report on Form 20-F under “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—Risk factors”. Other unknown or unpredictable factors or underlying assumptions subsequently proven to be incorrect could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Nokia does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent legally required.

 

Nokia management, Espoo — April 29, 2015

 

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Media and Investor Contacts:

 

Corporate Communications, tel. +358 10 448 4900, email: press.services@nokia.com
Investor Relations Europe, tel. +358 4080 3 4080

 

·                  Nokia’s Annual General Meeting 2015 is scheduled to be held on May 5, 2015.

·                  Nokia plans to publish its second quarter 2015 results on July 30, 2015.

 

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Interim Report for Q1 2015

 

Strong year-on-year sales growth; Weak Nokia Networks profitability compensated by good performance in Nokia Technologies and HERE.

 

Financial highlights

 

·

Net sales in Q1 2015 of EUR 3.2 billion (EUR 2.7 billion in Q1 2014), up 20% year-on-year

 

 

·

Non-IFRS diluted EPS in Q1 2015 of EUR 0.05 (EUR 0.04 in Q1 2014), an increase of 25% year-on-year; reported diluted EPS in Q1 2015 of EUR 0.05 (EUR 0.03 in Q1 2014), up 67% year-on-year

 

Nokia Networks

 

·

15% year-on-year net sales growth driven by growth in four out of our six regions, with non-IFRS operating margin declining to 3.2% from 9.3%

 

 

·

21% year-on-year growth in Global Services net sales, primarily driven by strong growth in the network implementation business line. 10% year-on-year growth in Mobile Broadband net sales, primarily driven by overall radio technologies, particularly LTE

 

 

·

61% year-on-year decline in non-IFRS operating profit primarily driven by lower software sales, lower non-IFRS gross profit in the systems integration business line, the short-term impact of strategic entry deals, higher non-IFRS operating expenses due to foreign exchange impacts and increased investments in LTE, 5G and cloud core, and more challenging market conditions

 

HERE

 

·

25% year-on-year growth in net sales, with 29% year-on-year increase in sales of new vehicle licenses for embedded navigation systems

 

 

·

90% year-on-year growth in non-IFRS operating profit, with non-IFRS operating margin expanding to 7.3% from 4.8%

 

Nokia Technologies

 

·

103% year-on-year growth in net sales and 124% growth in non-IFRS operating profit, primarily due to non-recurring adjustments to accrued net sales from existing agreements, revenue share related to previously divested intellectual property rights, and intellectual property rights divested in the first quarter 2015. In addition, net sales and non-IFRS operating profit benefitted from higher intellectual property licensing income from existing licensees

 

 

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Reported first quarter 2015 results(1)

 

EUR million

 

Q1’15

 

Q1’14

 

YoY change

 

Q4’14

 

QoQ change

 

Net sales — constant currency

 

 

 

 

 

11

%

 

 

(21

)%

Net sales

 

3 196

 

2 664

 

20

%

3 802

 

(16

)%

Nokia Networks

 

2 673

 

2 328

 

15

%

3 365

 

(21

)%

HERE

 

261

 

209

 

25

%

292

 

(11

)%

Nokia Technologies

 

266

 

131

 

103

%

149

 

79

%

Gross margin % (non-IFRS)

 

42.5

%

45.6

%

(310

)bps

43.5

%

(100

)bps

Operating profit (non-IFRS)

 

265

 

305

 

(13

)%

524

 

(49

)%

Nokia Networks

 

85

 

216

 

(61

)%

470

 

(82

)%

HERE

 

19

 

10

 

90

%

20

 

(5

)%

Nokia Technologies

 

193

 

86

 

124

%

77

 

151

%

Group Common Functions

 

(32

)

(8

)

 

 

(43

)

 

 

Operating margin % (non-IFRS)

 

8.3

%

11.4

%

(310

)bps

13.8

%

(550

)bps

Profit (non-IFRS)

 

200

 

172

 

16

%

356

 

(44

)%

Profit

 

181

 

110

 

65

%

327

 

(45

)%

EPS, EUR diluted (non-IFRS)

 

0.05

 

0.04

 

25

%

0.09

 

(44

)%

EPS, EUR diluted

 

0.05

 

0.03

 

67

%

0.08

 

(38

)%

 


(1) Results are as reported unless otherwise specified. The results information in this report is unaudited. Please see “Notes to financial statements — Basis of preparation” for more information. Non-IFRS results exclude transaction and other related costs resulting from the sale of substantially all of Nokia’s Devices & Services business to Microsoft, goodwill impairment charges, intangible asset amortization and purchase price related items, restructuring related costs, and certain other items that may not be indicative of Nokia’s underlying business performance. For a detailed discussion, please see the year to date discussion and the non-IFRS to reported reconciliation note to the financial statements. A reconciliation of our Q4 2014 non-IFRS results to our reported results can be found in our complete Q4 2014 interim report with tables on pages 20-25 published on January 29, 2015. A reconciliation of our Q3 2014 non-IFRS results to our reported results can be found in our complete Q3 2014 interim report with tables on pages 22-27 published on October 23, 2014. A reconciliation of our Q2 2014 non-IFRS results to our reported results can be found in our complete Q2 2014 interim report with tables on pages 22-27 published on July 24, 2014.

 

Subsequent events

 

After the end of the first quarter 2015, Nokia announced it had entered into a memorandum of understanding regarding a combination with Alcatel-Lucent, and that it had initiated a strategic review process related to HERE. Additionally, there were positive developments in Nokia’s venture fund investments after the end of the first quarter. Please refer to page 5 for additional information related to these events.

 

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CEO statement

 

Nokia delivered a 20% increase in net sales and 25% increase in earnings per share in the first quarter.  Underlying these results was excellent performance from HERE and Nokia Technologies, while good growth at Nokia Networks was offset by unsatisfactory profitability.

 

I remain confident that our lean operating model, ongoing focus on cost management, and the current strength of our portfolio will enable us to meet our 2015 goals for Nokia Networks. The business delivered healthy year-on-year growth even after adjusting for currency fluctuations, although a number of factors in the quarter had a negative impact on profitability. We expect some of these negative factors to ease, particularly in the second half of 2015.

 

HERE’s excellent momentum in the automotive sector continued, helping the business deliver 25% year-on-year growth and improved profitability. As we proceed with the strategic review that we announced on April 15, we are considering our options in order to determine what is best for Nokia shareholders and best for HERE. I am very pleased with HERE’s performance and firmly believe that it will have a bright future, either with Nokia or with new ownership.

 

Nokia Technologies also had a strong quarter with year-on-year sales up more than 100% and operating margin up sharply both year on year and sequentially. The business benefitted in the quarter from some non-recurring effects and revenue share from previously divested intellectual property rights. I am more confident than ever that licensing activities are tracking well and that there is a robust pipeline of potential new licensees. In addition, I believe that we are focusing on the right innovation opportunities and that the necessary cost discipline is in place.

 

Shortly after the end of the quarter, we announced a landmark deal with Alcatel-Lucent. The strategic logic of this proposed transaction is strong and we believe that it will provide long term benefits to shareholders of both Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent. We are moving fast on the necessary integration planning, and have already established a structure designed to minimize disruption to our ongoing business. We will bring the same operational discipline to our integration activities that we have successfully applied to the earlier transformation at Nokia Networks.

 

Rajeev Suri

 

President and CEO of Nokia

 

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Nokia in Q1 2015

 

The following discussion is of Nokia Group’s reported results for the first quarter 2015 which comprise the results of Nokia’s three businesses — Nokia Networks, HERE and Nokia Technologies, as well as Group Common Functions. Comparisons are given to the first quarter 2014 and fourth quarter 2014 results, unless otherwise indicated.

 

Financial discussion

 

Net sales

 

Nokia’s net sales increased 20% year-on-year and declined 16% sequentially. At constant currency, Nokia’s net sales would have increased 11% year-on-year and declined 21% sequentially.

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

The year-on-year increase in Nokia’s net sales in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to higher net sales in Nokia Networks, Nokia Technologies and, to a lesser extent, in HERE.

 

Sequential discussion

 

The sequential decline in Nokia’s net sales in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to seasonally lower net sales in Nokia Networks and, to a lesser extent, in HERE. This was partially offset by higher net sales in Nokia Technologies.

 

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Non-IFRS Operating profit

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

Nokia’s non-IFRS operating profit declined 13% year-on-year in the first quarter 2015, primarily due to a decline in non-IFRS operating profit in Nokia Networks, partially offset by increases in non-IFRS operating profit in Nokia Technologies and, to a lesser extent, in HERE.

 

Nokia’s non-IFRS other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 19 million in the first quarter 2015, compared to an income of EUR 11 million in the first quarter 2014. On a year-on-year basis, the change in Nokia’s non-IFRS other income and expenses was primarily due to lower other income in Group Common Functions and higher foreign exchange hedging related losses.

 

Sequential discussion

 

Nokia’s non-IFRS operating profit declined 49% sequentially in the first quarter 2015, primarily due to a decline in non-IFRS operating profit in Nokia Networks, partially offset by an increase in non-IFRS operating profit in Nokia Technologies.

 

Nokia’s non-IFRS other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 19 million in the first quarter 2015, compared to an expense of EUR 2 million in the fourth quarter 2014. On a sequential basis, the change in Nokia’s non-IFRS other income and expenses was primarily due to foreign exchange hedging related losses.

 

Non-IFRS Profit

 

The share of results of associated companies in the first quarter 2015 includes an approximately EUR 25 million out of period adjustment. Nokia has historically accounted for the results of the associated company in arrears as the results have not been material. Due to an increase in the entity’s earnings, the amounts reflected in the first quarter 2015 should have been recorded in the fourth quarter 2014.

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

Nokia’s non-IFRS profit increased 16% on a year-on-year basis in the first quarter 2015, primarily due to lower non-IFRS financial expenses and the approximately EUR 25 million out of period adjustment mentioned above, partially offset by lower non-IFRS operating profit and, to a lesser extent, higher non-IFRS tax expenses. In the first quarter 2015 Nokia’s non-IFRS tax expense was based on an effective tax rate of approximately 25%, and this resulted in a higher non-IFRS tax expense than in the first quarter 2014. However, the tax expenses in the first quarter of 2014 and 2015 are not directly comparable due to the fact that Nokia’s deferred tax assets in Finland and Germany were subject to valuation allowances until the third quarter of 2014.

 

Sequential discussion

 

Sequentially, Nokia’s non-IFRS profit declined 44% in the first quarter 2015, primarily due to a decline in non-IFRS operating profit, partially offset by lower non-IFRS tax expenses, the approximately EUR 25 million out of period adjustment mentioned above and lower non-IFRS financial expenses.

 

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Subsequent events

 

Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent to combine to create an innovation leader in next generation technology and services for an IP connected world

 

On April 15, 2015, Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent announced their intention to combine to create an innovation leader in next generation technology and services for an IP connected world. The two companies entered into a memorandum of understanding under which Nokia will make an offer for all of the equity securities issued by Alcatel-Lucent, through a public exchange offer in France and in the United States, on the basis of 0.55 of a new Nokia share for every Alcatel-Lucent share.

 

The combined company announced to target approximately EUR 900 million of operating cost synergies to be achieved on a full year basis in 2019. The operating cost synergies are expected to create a long-term structural cost advantage. The combined company would also target approximately EUR 200 million of reductions in interest expenses to be achieved on a full year basis in 2017. The transaction is expected to be accretive to Nokia earnings on a non-IFRS basis in 2017. These targets all assume closing of the transaction in the first half of 2016. The combined company is expected to have a strong balance sheet, with combined net cash at December 31, 2014 of EUR 7.4 billion, assuming conversion of all Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent convertible bonds.

 

Each company’s Board of Directors approved the terms of the proposed transaction, which is expected to close in the first half of 2016. The proposed transaction is subject to approval by Nokia’s shareholders, completion of relevant works council consultations, receipt of regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.

 

Further information on the transaction can be found at: www.newconnectivity.com.

 

Nokia has initiated a review of strategic options for its HERE business

 

On April 15, 2015, Nokia announced that it has initiated a review of strategic options, including a potential divestment, for its HERE business. The Board of Directors of Nokia believes this is the right moment to assess the position of HERE within the proposed new Nokia business. The strategic review of HERE is on-going and it may or may not result in a transaction. Any further announcements about HERE will be made as and when appropriate.

 

Venture fund investments

 

Nokia makes technology related investments through venture funds. A significant part of these investments are managed by Nokia Growth Partners (“NGP”), which specializes in growth-stage investing. Nokia has also made investments through BlueRun Ventures (“BRV”), which focuses on early stage opportunities.

 

After the end of the first quarter, NGP sold its holdings in Ganji.com, a major online local services marketplace platform in China to 58.com. Under the terms of the transaction NGP will receive a combination of 58.com shares and cash. BRV had also invested in Ganji.com and is participating in the transaction. The transaction values Nokia’s indirect holdings at approximately EUR 200 million. Nokia expects to record benefits from the

 

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transaction when cash distributions are made. The final amount and timing of benefits will depend on the value and date at which the venture funds liquidate the portion of the transaction that was made in shares.

 

At the end of the first quarter 2015, the fair value of our venture fund investments, equalled EUR 978 million, as compared to EUR 778 million at December 31, 2014. This amount is included in the available for sale investments, under non-current assets, in Nokia’s balance sheet.

 

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Outlook

 

 

 

Metric

 

Guidance

 

Commentary

Nokia Networks

 

FY15 Net sales

 

Increase YoY

 

 

 

 

FY15 Non-IFRS op. margin

 

Around the midpoint of the long-term range of 8% - 11% for the full year (update)

 

Based on factors including competitive industry dynamics, product and regional mix, the timing of major network deployments, and expected continued operational improvement.

This is an update to the earlier non-IFRS operating margin outlook to be in line with the long-term range of 8%-11% for the full year.

HERE

 

FY15 Net sales

 

Increase YoY

 

 

 

 

FY15 Non-IFRS op. margin

 

9% - 12% (update)

 

Based on factors including leading market position, positive industry trends and improved focus on cost efficiency.

This is an update to the earlier non-IFRS operating margin outlook to be between 7%-12% for the full year.

Nokia Technologies

 

FY15 Net sales

 

Increase YoY

 

Excludes potential amounts related to the expected

 

 

FY15 Non-IFRS op. expense

 

Approx. in line with Q4’14 level

 

resolution of our arbitration with Samsung. Based on factors including higher investment in licensing activities, licensable technologies and business enablers, including go-to-market capabilities, which target new and significant long-term growth opportunities.

Nokia

 

FY15 Capital expenditure

 

Approx. EUR 250 million (update)

 

Primarily attributable to Nokia Networks

This is an update to the earlier outlook of approximately EUR 200 million for the full year.

 

 

FY15 Financial income and expense

 

Expense of approx. EUR 160 million

 

Subject to changes in foreign exchange rates and interest-bearing liabilities.

 

 

FY15 Group Common Functions non-IFRS op. expense

 

Approx. EUR 120 million

 

 

 

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Estimated long-term effective tax rate

 

Approx. 25%

 

 

 

 

Annual cash tax obligation

 

Approx. EUR 250 million per annum until deferred tax assets fully utilized

 

May vary due to profit levels in different jurisdictions and amount of licence income subject to withholding tax.

 

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Nokia Networks

 

Technology partner for telecom operators of the future

 

Operational highlights

 

Radio

Nokia Networks’ LTE deal momentum continued. New contracts in the quarter included contracts with China Telecom, Bharti Airtel in India and with MegaFon in Russia.

 

Nokia Networks announced to develop a Licensed Assisted Access (LTE-U) functionality to enhance T-Mobile USA’s small cell deployment, and showcased high-speed 5G data transmission with NTT DOCOMO, INC.

 

 

 

Telco Cloud & Software Defined Networking

Nokia Networks announced Nokia Radio Cloud: a highly scalable, flexible and efficient architecture for cloud-based networks.

 

Nokia Networks signed several new NFV contracts including a Telco Cloud partnership with Orange, where the companies together successfully carried out a Telco Cloud proof of concept.

 

Global Services

Nokia Networks announced a series of professional services for telecom operators, including the Predictive Care service, Nokia Smart Location Experience Optimization service, Nokia Multi-layer Optimization service and the Cloud Verification service.

 

 

 

Analytics and Internet of Things

Nokia Networks announced Nokia Predictive Marketing, where contextual real-time customer data is used to dynamically segment and target marketing messages. Nokia Networks and Korea Telecom signed a memorandum of understanding to establish an Internet of Things lab and LTE-M test site.

 

 

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Financial highlights (1)

 

EUR million

 

Q1’15

 

Q1’14

 

YoY change

 

Q4’14

 

QoQ change

 

Net sales - constant currency

 

 

 

 

 

5

%

 

 

(25

)%

Net sales

 

2 673

 

2 328

 

15

%

3 365

 

(21

)%

Mobile Broadband

 

1 381

 

1 250

 

10

%

1 760

 

(22

)%

Global Services

 

1 291

 

1 069

 

21

%

1 579

 

(18

)%

Gross profit (non-IFRS)

 

901

 

922

 

(2

)%

1 287

 

(30

)%

Gross margin % (non-IFRS)

 

33.7

%

39.6

%

(590

)bps

38.2

%

(450

)bps

R&D (non-IFRS)

 

(497

)

(421

)

18

%

(487

)

2

%

SG&A (non-IFRS)

 

(306

)

(283

)

8

%

(336

)

(9

)%

Other income and expenses (non-IFRS)

 

(14

)

(2

)

 

 

6

 

 

 

Operating profit (non-IFRS)

 

85

 

216

 

(61

)%

470

 

(82

)%

Mobile Broadband

 

(3

)

103

 

 

 

220

 

 

 

Global Services

 

94

 

115

 

(18

)%

230

 

(59

)%

Operating margin % (non-IFRS)

 

3.2

%

9.3

%

(610

)bps

14.0

%

(1 080

)bps

Mobile Broadband

 

(0.2

)%

8.2

%

(840

)bps

12.5

%

(1 270

)bps

Global Services

 

7.3

%

10.8

%

(350

)bps

14.6

%

(730

)bps

 


(1)Results are reported unless specified.

 

Financial discussion

 

Net sales by segment

 

In the first quarter 2015, Mobile Broadband represented 52% of Nokia Networks net sales, compared to 54% in the first quarter 2014 and 52% in the fourth quarter 2014. In the first quarter 2015, Global Services represented 48% of Nokia Networks net sales, compared to 46% in the first quarter 2014 and 47% in the fourth quarter 2014.

 

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Year-on-year discussion

 

The year-on-year increase of 15% in Nokia Networks net sales in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to an increase in net sales in Global Services and, to a lesser extent, in Mobile Broadband.

 

Global Services net sales increased 21% year-on-year in the first quarter 2015, primarily due to particularly strong growth in the network implementation business line and, to a lesser extent, growth in network planning and optimization as well as care business lines.

 

Mobile Broadband net sales increased 10% year-on-year in the first quarter 2015, primarily due to growth in overall radio technologies, with particular strength in LTE. This was partially offset by a year-on-year decline in core networking technologies.

 

At constant currency, Nokia Networks net sales would have increased 5% year-on-year.

 

Sequential discussion

 

The sequential decline of 21% in Nokia Networks net sales in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to a decline in net sales in both Mobile Broadband and Global Services and, to a lesser extent, the absence of approximately EUR 25 million of non-recurring intellectual property rights (“IPR”) income, which benefitted Nokia Networks net sales in the fourth quarter 2014.

 

Mobile Broadband net sales declined 22% sequentially in the first quarter 2015, primarily due to seasonally lower net sales in overall radio technologies and core networking technologies. Within radio technologies, the decline was primarily due to declines in mature radio technologies, and to a lesser extent in LTE.

 

Global Services net sales declined 18% sequentially in the first quarter 2015, primarily due to seasonally lower net sales in network implementation and systems integration, as well as seasonal declines in other business lines.

 

At constant currency, Nokia Networks net sales would have declined 25% sequentially.

 

 

 

 

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EUR million

 

Q1’15

 

Q1’14

 

YoY change

 

Q4’14

 

QoQ change

 

Europe

 

618

 

630

 

(2

)%

865

 

(29

)%

Middle East & Africa

 

229

 

181

 

27

%

350

 

(35

)%

Greater China

 

363

 

277

 

31

%

413

 

(12

)%

Asia-Pacific

 

876

 

766

 

14

%

915

 

(4

)%

North America

 

385

 

262

 

47

%

514

 

(25

)%

Latin America

 

201

 

211

 

(5

)%

308

 

(35

)%

Total

 

2 673

 

2 328

 

15

%

3 365

 

(21

)%

 

Net sales by region

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

On a regional basis, compared to the first quarter 2014, Nokia Networks net sales in North America increased 47%, primarily driven by higher net sales in Global Services, including the benefit from the acquisition of SAC Wireless. In addition, Nokia Networks net sales in North America increased, to a slightly lesser extent, due to higher net sales in Mobile Broadband. In Asia-Pacific, net sales increased 14%, primarily driven by higher Global Services net sales across the region, partially offset by a slight decline in Mobile Broadband net sales. The overall growth in Asia-Pacific was primarily due to higher Mobile Broadband and Global Services net sales in India, partially offset by lower Mobile Broadband net sales in Japan. In Greater China, net sales increased 31% driven by higher net sales in Global Services and, to a lesser extent, in Mobile Broadband. In Middle East and Africa, net sales increased 27% driven by higher net sales in both Mobile Broadband and Global Services. In Latin America, net sales declined 5% driven by lower net sales in both Global Services and Mobile Broadband. The overall decline in Latin America was primarily due to lower net sales in Brazil partially offset by higher net sales in Argentina. In Europe, net sales declined 2%, primarily driven by lower Global Services net sales. The overall decline in Europe was primarily due to lower net sales in Germany, partially offset by higher net sales in Italy and Russia.

 

Sequential discussion

 

On a regional basis, compared to the fourth quarter 2014, Nokia Networks net sales in Europe declined 29%, primarily driven by seasonally lower net sales in both Mobile Broadband and, to a lesser extent, in Global Services. The overall decline in Europe was primarily due to lower net sales in Russia and Germany. In North America, net sales declined 25%, primarily driven by seasonally lower net sales in both Global Services and Mobile Broadband, as well as the absence of non-recurring IPR income, which benefitted Nokia Networks net sales in the fourth quarter 2014. In Middle East and Africa, net sales declined 35%, primarily driven by seasonally lower net sales in both Global Services and Mobile Broadband, particularly in the Middle East. In Latin America, net sales declined 35%, primarily driven by seasonally lower net sales in both Global Services and Mobile Broadband, particularly in Colombia. In Greater China, net sales declined 12%, primarily driven by seasonally lower net sales in both Mobile Broadband and, to a lesser extent, in Global Services. The overall decline in Greater China was primarily due to lower net sales in China, partially offset by higher net sales in Taiwan. In

 

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Asia-Pacific, net sales declined 4%, primarily driven by seasonally lower net sales in both Mobile Broadband and Global Services. The overall decline in Asia-Pacific was primarily due to lower net sales across the region, most notably in Indonesia and Australia, partially offset by higher net sales in India and Japan.

 

Non-IFRS Operating profit

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

The year-on-year decline in Nokia Networks non-IFRS operating profit in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to Mobile Broadband and, to a lesser extent, Global Services. On a year-on-year basis, the declines in both Mobile Broadband and Global Services non-IFRS operating profit in the first quarter 2015 were primarily due to higher non-IFRS operating expenses and, to a lesser extent, lower non-IFRS gross profit.

 

On a year-on-year basis, Nokia Networks non-IFRS gross margin declined primarily due to a lower proportion of software and a higher proportion of the network implementation business line in the sales mix. In addition, Nokia Networks non-IFRS gross margin was negatively impacted by lower non-IFRS gross margin within the systems integration business line, higher costs related to the short-term impact of strategic entry deals, and more challenging market conditions. The proportion of high margin software sales in the Nokia Networks sales mix was approximately 5 percentage points lower in the first quarter 2015 compared to the first quarter 2014.

 

The slight year-on-year decline in non-IFRS gross profit in Mobile Broadband in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to lower non-IFRS gross profit in core networking technologies, partially offset by higher non-IFRS gross profit in overall radio technologies. The lower non-IFRS gross profit in core networking technologies was primarily attributable to lower software sales. In addition, non-IFRS gross profit in Mobile Broadband was negatively impacted by higher costs related to the short-term impact of strategic entry deals, and more challenging market conditions.

 

The slight year-on-year decline in Global Services non-IFRS gross profit in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to the absence of favourable regional mix that benefitted the systems integration business line in the first quarter 2014. This was partially offset by a higher non-IFRS gross profit in the care business line.

 

The year-on-year increase in Nokia Networks non-IFRS research and development expenses in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to increased investments in LTE, 5G and cloud core. On a year-on-year basis, Nokia Networks non-IFRS selling, general and administrative expenses increased primarily due to higher personnel expenses.

 

Nokia Networks non-IFRS other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 14 million in the first quarter 2015, compared to an expense of EUR 2 million in the first quarter 2014. On a year-on-year basis, the change in Nokia Networks non-IFRS other income and expenses was primarily due to foreign exchange hedging related losses.

 

On a year-on-year basis, foreign exchange fluctuations had a significant positive impact on non-IFRS gross profit, and a significant negative impact on non-IFRS operating expenses, resulting in a slightly positive net impact on non-IFRS operating profit in the first quarter 2015.

 

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Sequential discussion

 

The sequential decline in Nokia Networks non-IFRS operating profit in the first quarter 2015 was due to both Mobile Broadband and Global Services, as well as the absence of approximately EUR 25 million of non-recurring IPR income that benefitted Nokia Networks non-IFRS operating profit in the fourth quarter 2014. On a sequential basis, the slight non-IFRS operating loss in Mobile Broadband was primarily due to a lower non-IFRS gross profit. The decline in Global Services non-IFRS operating profit was primarily due to a lower non-IFRS gross profit.

 

On a sequential basis, Nokia Networks non-IFRS gross margin declined primarily due to higher costs related to the short-term impact of strategic entry deals, a lower proportion of software in the sales mix, and the absence of approximately EUR 25 million of non-recurring IPR income that benefitted the fourth quarter 2014. The proportion of high margin software sales in the Nokia Networks sales mix was approximately 2 percentage points lower in the first quarter 2015 compared to the fourth quarter 2014.

 

The sequential decline in non-IFRS gross profit in Mobile Broadband in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to higher costs related to the short-term impact of strategic entry deals, lower non-IFRS gross profit in core networking technologies, primarily related to lower software sales, lower non-IFRS gross profit in overall radio technologies, and more challenging market conditions.

 

The sequential decline in non-IFRS gross profit in Global Services in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to lower non-IFRS gross profit in the systems integration, network implementation and care business lines.

 

The sequential increase in Nokia Networks non-IFRS research and development expenses in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to increased investments in LTE, 5G and cloud core. On a sequential basis, Nokia Networks non-IFRS selling, general and administrative expenses in the first quarter 2015 declined primarily due to lower costs associated with information technology, finance and marketing related projects.

 

Nokia Networks non-IFRS other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 14 million in the first quarter 2015, compared an income of EUR 6 million in the fourth quarter 2014. On a sequential basis, the change in Nokia Networks non-IFRS other income and expenses was primarily due to foreign exchange hedging related losses.

 

On a sequential basis, foreign exchange fluctuations had a positive impact on non-IFRS gross profit, and a negative impact on non-IFRS operating expenses, resulting in a slightly negative net impact on non-IFRS operating profit in the first quarter 2015.

 

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HERE

 

Making the map of the future the source of location intelligence

 

Operational highlights

 

Automotive

 

HERE and BMW AG announced their collaboration to create connected driver experiences and demonstrated the first results of their joint work at the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2015.

 

Jaguar Land Rover launched the new Jaguar XF, the first commercial vehicle to be powered by HERE Auto, HERE’s end-to-end cloud-enabled smart guidance solution. HERE integrated intelligent location technologies directly into the head unit of the vehicle and developed Jaguar’s smartphone companion apps. The solution will also feature in future Jaguar Land Rover vehicles.

 

Enterprise

HERE released an update to its HERE Mobile SDK, which businesses can license and use to develop their own apps running our maps and location services.

 

HERE further expanded its coverage for fleets and trucks, including announcing an exclusive five year agreement with ‘La Girafe’ in France to integrate its bridge height data and the addition of Italy to its toll cost offering.

 

Consumer

HERE launched its HERE map app for iPhone users, making it available for free download from App Store. After initially launching in ‘beta’ late last year, HERE released a new version of its HERE map app for Android, with some significant improvements, new features and bug fixes.

 

Net sales

 

Margin

 

 

 

 

 

Financial highlights(1)

 

EUR million

 

Q1’15

 

Q1’14

 

YoY change

 

Q4’14

 

QoQ change

 

Net sales - constant currency

 

 

 

 

 

17

%

 

 

(14

)%

Net sales

 

261

 

209

 

25

%

292

 

(11

)%

Sales of new vehicle licenses (million units)

 

3.6

 

2.8

 

29

%

3.9

 

(8

)%

Gross profit (non-IFRS)

 

194

 

162

 

20

%

222

 

(13

)%

Gross margin % (non-IFRS)

 

74.3

%

77.5

%

(320

)bps

76.0

%

(170

)bps

R&D (non-IFRS)

 

(128

)

(117

)

9

%

(148

)

(14

)%

SG&A (non-IFRS)

 

(48

)

(37

)

30

%

(53

)

(9

)%

Other income and expenses (non-IFRS)

 

0

 

1

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

Operating profit (non-IFRS)

 

19

 

10

 

90

%

20

 

(5

)%

Operating margin % (non-IFRS)

 

7.3

%

4.8

%

250

bps

6.8

%

50

bps

 

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(1) Results are reported unless specified.

 

Financial discussion

 

Net sales

 

Sales to automotive customers represented well over 50% of HERE net sales in the first quarter 2015, as well as in the first quarter 2014 and the fourth quarter 2014.

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

In the first quarter 2015, HERE net sales increased 25% year-on-year, primarily due to higher sales to automotive customers, as well as Microsoft becoming a more significant licensee of HERE’s services and, to a lesser extent, higher sales to enterprise and personal navigation device (“PND”) customers. This was partially offset by lower recognition of revenue related to smartphone sales by our former Devices & Services business. In addition, compared to the first quarter 2014, HERE’s year-on-year net sales were negatively affected by the absence of a benefit related to the conversion of a contract to a perpetual license.

 

At constant currency, HERE overall net sales would have increased 17% year-on-year.

 

Sequential discussion

 

In the first quarter 2015, HERE net sales declined 11% sequentially, primarily due to seasonally lower sales to both PND and automotive customers.

 

At constant currency, HERE overall net sales would have declined 14% sequentially.

 

New vehicle licences

 

In the first quarter 2015, HERE had sales of new vehicle licenses of 3.6 million units, compared to 2.8 million units in the first quarter 2014 and 3.9 million units in the fourth quarter 2014. On a year-on-year basis, unit sales to automotive customers increased primarily due to higher consumer uptake of in-vehicle navigation and higher vehicle sales. On a sequential basis, unit sales to automotive customers declined primarily due to seasonality.

 

Non-IFRS Operating profit

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

The year-on-year increase in HERE non-IFRS operating profit in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to higher non-IFRS gross profit, partially offset by higher non-IFRS operating expenses. On a year-on-year basis, HERE non-IFRS research and development expenses increased primarily due to higher investments in targeted

 

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growth areas, including higher non-IFRS research and development expenses related to our acquisition of Medio, which was completed on July 2, 2014. This was partially offset by cost savings related to the curtailing of investments in certain higher risk longer-term growth opportunities. On a year-on-year basis, HERE non-IFRS selling, general, and administrative expenses increased primarily due to higher business support costs.

 

On a year-on-year basis, foreign exchange fluctuations had a significant positive impact on non-IFRS gross profit, and a significant negative impact on non-IFRS operating expenses, resulting in a slightly positive net impact on non-IFRS operating profit in the first quarter 2015.

 

Sequential discussion

 

The sequential decline in HERE non-IFRS operating profit in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to lower non-IFRS gross profit, partially offset by lower non-IFRS operating expenses. On a sequential basis, HERE non-IFRS research and development expenses declined primarily due to cost savings related to the curtailing of investments in certain higher risk longer-term growth opportunities, partially offset by higher investments in targeted growth areas. On a sequential basis, HERE non-IFRS selling, general, and administrative expenses declined primarily due to lower seasonal marketing expenses, partially offset by higher business support costs.

 

On a sequential basis, foreign exchange fluctuations had a positive impact on non-IFRS gross profit, and a negative impact on non-IFRS operating expenses, resulting in a slightly positive net impact on non-IFRS operating profit in the first quarter 2015.

 

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Nokia Technologies

 

Leveraging existing assets and continuing innovation for renewal and growth

 

Operational highlights

 

Licensing

 

Sales of the Nokia N1 Android tablet started in China at the end of January 2015. The Nokia N1 is being brought to market by an original design manufacturer (ODM) partner who is licensing the Nokia brand, Z Launcher software and industrial design of the tablet, and who is responsible for manufacturing, sales and distribution.

 

Incubation

 

Nokia Technologies has played a leading role in the standardization of an Image File Format for storing pictures and picture sequences, such as photo bursts, compressed with H.265/HEVC codec. The technical features have now been finalized, and the specification text is expected to be ready in July 2015. This format significantly reduces the file size compared to legacy formats, such as JPEG, and provides a rich set of features for novel photography use cases, such as burst photos.

 

 

Financial highlights (1)

 

EUR million

 

Q1’15

 

Q1’14

 

YoY change

 

Q4’14

 

QoQ change

 

Net sales - constant currency

 

 

 

 

 

96

%

 

 

75

%

Net sales

 

266

 

131

 

103

%

149

 

79

%

Gross profit (non-IFRS)

 

264

 

129

 

105

%

147

 

80

%

Gross margin % (non-IFRS)

 

99.2

%

98.5

%

70

bps

98.7

%

50

bps

R&D (non-IFRS)

 

(50

)

(32

)

56

%

(45

)

11

%

SG&A (non-IFRS)

 

(21

)

(8

)

163

%

(24

)

(13

)%

Other income and expenses (non-IFRS)

 

1

 

(2

)

 

 

(1

)

 

 

Operating profit (non-IFRS)

 

193

 

86

 

124

%

77

 

151

%

Operating margin % (non-IFRS)

 

72.6

%

65.6

%

700

bps

51.7

%

2 090

bps

 


(1)Results are reported unless specified

 

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Financial discussion

 

Net sales

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

In the first quarter 2015, Nokia Technologies net sales increased 103% year-on-year, primarily due to two factors. First, approximately two-thirds of the year-on-year growth in Nokia Technologies net sales in the first quarter 2015 related to non-recurring adjustments to accrued net sales from existing agreements, revenue share related to previously divested intellectual property rights, and intellectual property rights divested in the first quarter 2015. Second, approximately one-third of the year-on-year growth in Nokia Technologies net sales in the first quarter 2015 related to higher intellectual property licensing income from existing licensees, which included Microsoft becoming a more significant intellectual property licensee in conjunction with the sale of substantially all of Nokia’s Devices & Services business to Microsoft.

 

At constant currency, Nokia Technologies net sales would have increased 96% year-on-year.

 

Nokia Technologies first quarter 2015 net sales includes revenue from all licensing negotiations, litigations and arbitrations to the extent that we believe is currently required, but is not a forecast of the likely future outcome of ongoing licensing projects.

 

Sequential discussion

 

The sequential increase of 79% in Nokia Technologies net sales in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to two factors. First, approximately 80% of the sequential increase in Nokia Technologies net sales in the first quarter 2015 related to non-recurring adjustments to accrued net sales from existing agreements, revenue share related to previously divested intellectual property rights, and intellectual property rights divested in the first quarter 2015. Second, approximately 20% of the sequential growth in Nokia Technologies net sales in the first quarter 2015 related to higher intellectual property licensing income from existing licensees.

 

At constant currency, Nokia Technologies net sales would have increased 75% sequentially.

 

Nokia Technologies first quarter 2015 net sales includes revenue from all licensing negotiations, litigations and arbitrations to the extent that we believe is currently required, but is not a forecast of the likely future outcome of ongoing licensing projects.

 

Non-IFRS Operating profit

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

The year-on-year increase in Nokia Technologies non-IFRS operating profit in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to higher non-IFRS gross profit, partially offset by higher non-IFRS operating expenses.

 

In the first quarter 2015, the year-on-year increase in Nokia Technologies non-IFRS research and development expenses was primarily due to investments in business activities, which target new and significant long-term growth opportunities, as well as higher patent portfolio costs. On a year-on-year basis, Nokia Technologies non-

 

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IFRS selling, general and administrative expenses increased primarily due to increased activities related to anticipated and ongoing patent licensing cases and, to a lesser extent, higher business support costs.

 

On a year-on-year basis, foreign exchange fluctuations had a positive impact on non-IFRS gross profit, and a negative impact on non-IFRS operating expenses, resulting in a positive net impact on non-IFRS operating profit in the first quarter 2015.

 

Sequential discussion

 

The sequential increase in Nokia Technologies non-IFRS operating profit in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to higher non-IFRS gross profit, partially offset by higher non-IFRS operating expenses.

 

The sequential increase in Nokia Technologies non-IFRS research and development expenses was primarily due to investments in business activities, which target new and significant long-term growth opportunities. On a sequential basis, Nokia Technologies non-IFRS selling, general and administrative expenses declined primarily due to the absence of non-recurring consultancy costs, which negatively affected the fourth quarter 2014.

 

Sequentially, foreign exchange fluctuations had a positive impact on non-IFRS gross profit, and a negative impact on non-IFRS operating expenses, resulting in a positive net impact on non-IFRS operating profit in the first quarter 2015.

 

Cash and cash flow

 

Nokia Group change in net cash and other liquid assets (EUR billion)

 

 

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EUR million

 

Q1’15

 

Q1’14

 

YoY change

 

Q4’14

 

QoQ change

 

Total cash and other liquid assets

 

7 516

 

6 859

 

10

%

7 715

 

(3

)%

Net cash and other liquid assets(1)

 

4 672

 

2 075

 

125

%

5 023

 

(7

)%

 


(1)Total cash and other liquid assets less interest-bearing liabilities.

 

In the first quarter 2015, Nokia’s total cash and other liquid assets decreased by EUR 199 million and Nokia’s net cash and other liquid assets decreased by EUR 351 million, compared to the fourth quarter 2014.

 

Foreign exchange rates had an approximately EUR 150 million positive impact on the translation of gross cash and approximately EUR 150 million positive impact on net cash.

 

On a sequential basis, net cash and other liquid assets was affected by the following factors:

 

In the first quarter 2015, Nokia’s net cash used in operating activities was EUR 199 million. Nokia’s adjusted net profit before changes in net working capital was EUR 370 million in the first quarter 2015. Nokia had approximately EUR 50 million of restructuring-related cash outflows in the first quarter 2015, related to Nokia Networks. Excluding this, Nokia net working capital had cash outflows of approximately EUR 50 million as the negative cash impact from decreases in short-term liabilities was partially offset by the positive impact from a decrease in receivables. In addition, Nokia had: a) cash inflows of approximately EUR 30 million related to net financial income and expenses, b) cash outflows of approximately EUR 400 million primarily related to foreign exchange impact from hedging and balance sheet related items, and c) cash outflows of approximately EUR 100 million related to taxes. Additionally, Nokia had cash inflows related to net working capital and taxes from discontinued operations totalling approximately EUR 10 million in the first quarter 2015.

 

In the first quarter 2015, Nokia had cash outflows from investing activities primarily related to approximately EUR 70 million of capital expenditures and approximately EUR 50 million related to acquisitions completed in the quarter.

 

In the first quarter 2015, cash outflows from financing activities primarily related to the share repurchases, which totalled approximately EUR 160 million during the quarter.

 

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Nokia’s year to date performance

 

The following discussion is of Nokia Group’s reported results for the first quarter 2015 which comprise the results of Nokia’s three businesses — Nokia Networks, HERE and Nokia Technologies, as well as Group Common Functions. Comparisons are given to the first quarter 2014 and fourth quarter 2014 results, unless otherwise indicated.

 

EUR million

 

Q1’15

 

Q1’14

 

YoY change

 

Net sales — constant currency

 

 

 

 

 

11

%

Net sales

 

3 196

 

2 664

 

20

%

Nokia Networks

 

2 673

 

2 328

 

15

%

HERE

 

261

 

209

 

25

%

Nokia Technologies

 

266

 

131

 

103

%

Gross margin %

 

42.5

%

45.5

%

(300

)bps

Operating profit

 

237

 

242

 

(2

)%

Nokia Networks

 

65

 

179

 

(64

)%

HERE

 

11

 

(3

)

 

 

Nokia Technologies

 

192

 

83

 

131

%

Group Common Functions

 

(31

)

(17

)

 

 

Operating margin %

 

7.4

%

9.1

%

(170

)bps

Financial income and expenses, net

 

(20

)

(74

)

(73

)%

Taxes

 

(56

)

(58

)

(3

)%

Profit

 

181

 

110

 

65

%

EPS, EUR diluted

 

0.05

 

0.03

 

67

%

 

Net sales

 

Nokia’s net sales increased 20% year-on-year. At constant currency, Nokia’s net sales would have increased 11% year-on-year.

 

The year-on-year increase in Nokia’s net sales in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to higher net sales in Nokia Networks, Nokia Technologies and, to a lesser extent, in HERE.

 

Operating profit

 

Nokia’s operating profit declined 2% year-on-year in the first quarter 2015, primarily due to a decline in operating profit in Nokia Networks, partially offset by increases in operating profit in Nokia Technologies and, to a lesser extent, in HERE.

 

Nokia’s other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 25 million in the first quarter 2015, compared to an expense of EUR 3 million in the first quarter 2014. On a year-on-year basis, Nokia’s other income and expenses increased primarily due to lower other income in Group Common Functions.

 

 

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Profit

 

The share of results of associated companies in the first quarter 2015 includes an approximately EUR 25 million out of period adjustment. Nokia has historically accounted for the results of the associated company in arrears as the results have not been material. Due to an increase in the entity’s earnings, the amounts reflected in the first quarter 2015 should have been recorded in the fourth quarter 2014.

 

Nokia’s profit increased 65% on a year-on-year basis in the first quarter 2015, primarily due to lower financial expenses and the approximately EUR 25 million out of period adjustment mentioned above.

 

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Nokia Networks

 

EUR million

 

Q1’15

 

Q1’14

 

YoY change

 

Net sales - constant currency

 

 

 

 

 

5

%

Net sales

 

2 673

 

2 328

 

15

%

Mobile Broadband

 

1 381

 

1 250

 

10

%

Global Services

 

1 291

 

1 069

 

21

%

Gross profit

 

899

 

922

 

(2

)%

Gross margin %

 

33.6

%

39.6

%

(600

)bps

R&D

 

(504

)

(433

)

16

%

SG&A

 

(316

)

(293

)

8

%

Other income and expenses

 

(14

)

(17

)

 

 

Operating profit/(loss)

 

65

 

179

 

(64

)%

Mobile Broadband

 

(3

)

103

 

 

 

Global Services

 

94

 

115

 

(18

)%

Operating margin %

 

2.4

%

7.7

%

(530

)bps

Mobile Broadband

 

(0.2

)%

8.2

%

(840

)bps

Global Services

 

7.3

%

10.8

%

(350

)bps

 

Net sales by segment

 

In the first quarter 2015, Mobile Broadband represented 52% of Nokia Networks net sales, compared to 54% in the first quarter 2014. In the first quarter 2015, Global Services represented 48% of Nokia Networks net sales, compared to 46% in the first quarter 2014.

 

The year-on-year increase of 15% in Nokia Networks net sales in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to an increase in net sales in Global Services and, to a lesser extent, in Mobile Broadband.

 

Global Services net sales increased 21% year-on-year in the first quarter 2015, primarily due to particularly strong growth in the network implementation business line and, to a lesser extent, growth in network planning and optimization as well as care business lines.

 

Mobile Broadband net sales increased 10% year-on-year in the first quarter 2015, primarily due to growth in overall radio technologies, with particular strength in LTE. This was partially offset by a year-on-year decline in core networking technologies.

 

At constant currency, Nokia Networks net sales would have increased 5% year-on-year.

 

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Net sales by region

 

EUR million

 

Q1’15

 

Q1’14

 

YoY change

 

Europe

 

618

 

630

 

(2

)%

Middle East & Africa

 

229

 

181

 

27

%

Greater China

 

363

 

277

 

31

%

Asia-Pacific

 

876

 

766

 

14

%

North America

 

385

 

262

 

47

%

Latin America

 

201

 

211

 

(5

)%

Total

 

2 673

 

2 328

 

15

%

 

On a regional basis, compared to the first quarter 2014, Nokia Networks net sales in North America increased 47%, primarily driven by higher net sales in Global Services, including the benefit from the acquisition of SAC Wireless. In addition, Nokia Networks net sales in North America increased, to a slightly lesser extent, due to higher net sales in Mobile Broadband. In Asia-Pacific, net sales increased 14%, primarily driven by higher Global Services net sales across the region, partially offset by a slight decline in Mobile Broadband net sales. The overall growth in Asia-Pacific was primarily due to higher Mobile Broadband and Global Services net sales in India, partially offset by lower Mobile Broadband net sales in Japan. In Greater China, net sales increased 31% driven by higher net sales in Global Services and, to a lesser extent, in Mobile Broadband. In Middle East and Africa, net sales increased 27% driven by higher net sales in both Mobile Broadband and Global Services. In Latin America, net sales declined 5% driven by lower net sales in both Global Services and Mobile Broadband. The overall decline in Latin America was primarily due to lower net sales in Brazil partially offset by higher net sales in Argentina. In Europe, net sales declined 2%, primarily driven by lower Global Services net sales. The overall decline in Europe was primarily due to lower net sales in Germany, partially offset by higher net sales in Italy and Russia.

 

Operating profit

 

The year-on-year decline in Nokia Networks operating profit in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to Mobile Broadband and, to a lesser extent, Global Services. On a year-on-year basis, the declines in both Mobile Broadband and Global Services operating profit in the first quarter 2015 were primarily due to higher operating expenses and, to a lesser extent, lower gross profit.

 

On a year-on-year basis, Nokia Networks gross margin declined primarily due to a lower proportion of software and a higher proportion of the network implementation business line in the sales mix. In addition, Nokia Networks gross margin was negatively impacted by lower gross margin within the system integration business line, higher costs related to the short-term impact of strategic entry deals, and more challenging market conditions. The proportion of high margin software sales in the Nokia Networks sales mix was approximately 5 percentage points lower in the first quarter 2015 compared to the first quarter 2014.

 

The slight year-on-year decline in gross profit in Mobile Broadband in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to lower gross profit in core networking technologies, partially offset by higher gross profit in overall radio technologies. The lower gross profit in core networking technologies was primarily attributable to lower software sales. In addition, gross profit in Mobile Broadband was negatively impacted by higher costs related to the short-term impact of strategic entry deals, and more challenging market conditions.

 

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The slight year-on-year decline in Global Services gross profit in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to the absence of favourable regional mix that benefitted the systems integration business line in the first quarter 2014. This was partially offset by a higher gross profit in the care business line.

 

The year-on-year increase in Nokia Networks research and development expenses in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to increased investments in LTE, 5G and cloud core. On a year-on-year basis, Nokia Networks selling, general and administrative expenses increased primarily due to higher personnel expenses.

 

Nokia Networks other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 14 million in the first quarter 2015, compared to an expense of EUR 17 million in the first quarter 2014. On a year-on-year basis, the change in Nokia Networks other income and expenses was primarily due to foreign exchange hedging related losses.

 

On a year-on-year basis, foreign exchange fluctuations had a significant positive impact on gross profit, and a significant negative impact on operating expenses, resulting in a slightly positive net impact on operating profit in the first quarter 2015.

 

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HERE

 

EUR million

 

Q1’15

 

Q1’14

 

YoY change

 

Net sales - constant currency

 

 

 

 

 

17

%

Net sales

 

261

 

209

 

25

%

Sales of new vehicle licenses (million units)

 

3.6

 

2.8

 

29

%

Gross profit

 

194

 

160

 

21

%

Gross margin %

 

74.3

%

76.6

%

(230

)bps

R&D

 

(129

)

(121

)

7

%

SG&A

 

(48

)

(40

)

20

%

Other income and expenses

 

(6

)

(2

)

 

 

Operating profit/(loss)

 

11

 

(3

)

 

 

Operating margin %

 

4.2

%

(1.4

)%

560

bps

 

Net sales

 

Sales to automotive customers represented well over 50% of HERE net sales in the first quarter 2015, as well as in the first quarter 2014.

 

In the first quarter 2015, HERE net sales increased 25% year-on-year, primarily due to higher sales to automotive customers, as well as Microsoft becoming a more significant licensee of HERE’s services and, to a lesser extent, higher sales to enterprise and PND customers. This was partially offset by lower recognition of revenue related to smartphone sales by our former Devices & Services business. In addition, compared to the first quarter 2014, HERE’s year-on-year net sales were negatively affected by the absence of a benefit related to the conversion of a contract to a perpetual license.

 

At constant currency, HERE overall net sales would have increased 17% year-on-year.

 

New vehicle licences

 

In the first quarter 2015, HERE had sales of new vehicle licenses of 3.6 million units, compared to 2.8 million units in the first quarter 2014. On a year-on-year basis, unit sales to automotive customers increased primarily due to higher consumer uptake of in-vehicle navigation and higher vehicle sales.

 

Operating profit

 

The year-on-year increase in HERE operating profit in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to higher gross profit, partially offset by higher operating expenses. On a year-on-year basis, HERE research and development expenses increased primarily due to higher investments in targeted growth areas, including higher research and development expenses related to our acquisition of Medio, which was completed on July 2, 2014. This was partially offset by cost savings related to the curtailing of investments in certain higher risk longer-term growth

 

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opportunities. On a year-on-year basis, HERE selling, general, and administrative expenses increased primarily due to higher business support costs.

 

HERE other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 6 million in the first quarter 2015, compared to an expense of EUR 2 million in the first quarter 2014.

 

On a year-on-year basis, foreign exchange fluctuations had a significant positive impact on gross profit, and a significant negative impact on operating expenses, resulting in a slightly positive net impact on operating profit in the first quarter 2015.

 

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Nokia Technologies

 

EUR million

 

Q1’15

 

Q1’14

 

YoY change

 

Net sales - constant currency

 

 

 

 

 

96

%

Net sales

 

266

 

131

 

103

%

Gross profit

 

264

 

129

 

105

%

Gross margin %

 

99.2

%

98.5

%

70

bps

R&D

 

(51

)

(35

)

46

%

SG&A

 

(22

)

(9

)

144

%

Other income and expenses

 

1

 

(2

)

 

 

Operating profit

 

192

 

83

 

131

%

Operating margin %

 

72.2

%

63.4

%

880

bps

 

Net sales

 

In the first quarter 2015, Nokia Technologies net sales increased 103% year-on-year, primarily due to two factors. First, approximately two-thirds of the year-on-year growth in Nokia Technologies net sales in the first quarter 2015 related to non-recurring adjustments to accrued net sales from existing agreements, revenue share related to previously divested intellectual property rights, and intellectual property rights divested in the first quarter 2015. Second, approximately one-third of the year-on-year growth in Nokia Technologies net sales in the first quarter 2015 related to higher intellectual property licensing income from existing licensees, which included Microsoft becoming a more significant intellectual property licensee in conjunction with the sale of substantially all of Nokia’s Devices & Services business to Microsoft.

 

At constant currency, Nokia Technologies net sales would have increased 96% year-on-year.

 

Nokia Technologies first quarter 2015 net sales includes revenue from all licensing negotiations, litigations and arbitrations to the extent that we believe is currently required, but is not a forecast of the likely future outcome of ongoing licensing projects.

 

Operating profit

 

The year-on-year increase in Nokia Technologies operating profit in the first quarter 2015 was primarily due to higher gross profit, partially offset by higher operating expenses.

 

In the first quarter 2015, the year-on-year increase in Nokia Technologies research and development expenses was primarily due to investments in business activities, which target new and significant long-term growth opportunities, as well as higher patent portfolio costs. On a year-on-year basis, Nokia Technologies selling, general and administrative expenses increased primarily due to increased activities related to anticipated and ongoing patent licensing cases and, to a lesser extent, higher business support costs.

 

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On a year-on-year basis, foreign exchange fluctuations had a positive impact on gross profit, and a negative impact on operating expenses, resulting in a positive net impact on operating profit in the first quarter 2015.

 

Shares

 

The total number of Nokia shares on March 31, 2015, equalled 3 678 181 547. On March 31, 2015, Nokia and its subsidiary companies owned 54 380 021 Nokia shares, representing approximately 1.5% of the total number of Nokia shares and voting rights.

 

Cancellation of shares and other changes in the number of shares

 

Pursuant to Nokia Board of Directors’ decision announced on January 29, 2015, the cancellation of 66 903 682 Nokia shares held by the Company was registered with the Finnish Trade Register on February 4, 2015 and on March 20, 2015 a total of 40 983 new shares were subscribed for by using conversion rights pertaining to Nokia’s EUR 750 million convertible bond due in 2017. On March 31, 2015 the outstanding number of shares in the company was 3 678 181 547. These changes did not affect the company’s share capital.

 

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Financial statements

 

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Consolidated income statement (unaudited)

 

 

 

Reported

 

Reported

 

Reported

 

Non-IFRS

 

Non-IFRS

 

Non-IFRS

 

EUR million

 

Q1’15

 

Q1’14

 

2014

 

Q1’15

 

Q1’14

 

2014

 

Net sales

 

3 196

 

2 664

 

12 732

 

3 196

 

2 664

 

12 733

 

Cost of sales

 

(1 838

)

(1 452

)

(7 094

)

(1 836

)

(1 450

)

(7 088

)

Gross profit

 

1 357

 

1 213

 

5 638

 

1 359

 

1 214

 

5 645

 

Research and development expenses

 

(684

)

(589

)

(2 493

)

(675

)

(570

)

(2 436

)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

(411

)

(378

)

(1 634

)

(401

)

(351

)

(1 560

)

Impairment of goodwill

 

0

 

0

 

(1 209)

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

Other income and expenses

 

(25

)

(3

)

(131

)

(19

)

11

 

(16

)

Operating profit/(loss)

 

237

 

242

 

170

 

265

 

305

 

1 632

 

Share of results of associated companies

 

19

 

0

 

(12

)

19

 

0

 

(12

)

Financial income and expenses

 

(20

)

(74

)

(396

)

(20

)

(74

)

(216

)

Profit/(loss) before tax

 

236

 

168

 

(237

)

264

 

230

 

1 404

 

Income tax benefit/expense

 

(56

)

(58

)

1 408

 

(65

)

(59

)

(309

)

Profit/(loss) from continuing operations

 

181

 

110

 

1 171

 

200

 

172

 

1 095

 

Equity holders of the parent

 

180

 

108

 

1 163

 

199

 

169

 

1 087

 

Non-controlling interests

 

1

 

2

 

8

 

1

 

2

 

8

 

(Loss)/profit from discontinued operations

 

(3

)

(339

)

2 305

 

0

 

(319

)

(426

)

Equity holders of the parent

 

(3

)

(347

)

2 299

 

0

 

(327

)

(432

)

Non-controlling interests

 

0

 

8

 

6

 

0

 

8

 

6

 

Profit/(loss)

 

178

 

(229

)

3 476

 

200

 

(147

)

670

 

Profit/(loss) attributable to equity holders of the parent

 

177

 

(239

)

3 462

 

199

 

(157

)

656

 

Non-controlling interests

 

0

 

10

 

14

 

0

 

10

 

14

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

0.05

 

0.03

 

0.31

 

0.05

 

0.05

 

0.29

 

Discontinued operations

 

0.00

 

(0.09

)

0.62

 

0.00

 

(0.09

)

(0.12

)

Profit/loss

 

0.05

 

(0.06

)

0.94

 

0.05

 

(0.04

)

0.18

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

0.05

 

0.03

 

0.30

 

0.05

 

0.04

 

0.28

 

Discontinued operations

 

0.00

 

(0.09

)

0.56

 

0.00

 

(0.09

)

(0.12

)

Profit/loss

 

0.05

 

(0.06

)

0.85

 

0.05

 

(0.04

)

0.17

 

Average number of shares (‘000 shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

3 639 959

 

3 713 051

 

3 698 723

 

3 639 959

 

3 713 051

 

3 698 723

 

Discontinued operations

 

3 639 959

 

3 713 051

 

3 698 723

 

3 639 959

 

3 713 051

 

3 698 723

 

Profit/loss

 

3 639 959

 

3 713 051

 

3 698 723

 

3 639 959

 

3 713 051

 

3 698 723

 

Diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

3 958 096

 

3 741 787

 

4 131 602

 

3 958 096

 

4 396 455

 

4 131 602

 

Discontinued operations

 

3 958 096

 

3 713 051

 

4 131 602

 

3 958 096

 

3 713 051

 

3 698 723

 

Profit/loss

 

3 958 096

 

3 713 051

 

4 131 602

 

3 958 096

 

3 713 051

 

4 131 602

 

Interest expense, net of tax, on convertible bonds, where dilutive

 

(11

)

0

 

(60

)

(11

)

(22

)

(60

)

From continuing operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

(81

)

(81

)

(297

)

(62

)

(55

)

(222

)

Share-based payment

 

17

 

16

 

65

 

17

 

16

 

65

 

 

33



 

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income (unaudited)

 

EUR million

 

Reported
Q1’15

 

Reported
Q1’14

 

Reported
2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profit/(loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

178

 

(229

)

3 476

 

Other comprehensive income/expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remeasurements on defined benefit pensions

 

(63

)

(83

)

(275

)

Income tax related to items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss

 

19

 

4

 

96

 

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Translation differences

 

691

 

(79

)

820

 

Net investment hedges

 

(238

)

23

 

(167

)

Cash flow hedges

 

(80

)

(11

)

(30

)

Available-for-sale investments

 

157

 

(9

)

106

 

Other increase/decrease, net

 

(1

)

(3

)

39

 

Income tax related to items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

 

61

 

0

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income/expense, net of tax

 

546

 

(158

)

606

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income/expense

 

724

 

(387

)

4 082

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity holders of the parent

 

717

 

(392

)

4 061

 

Non-controlling interests

 

7

 

5

 

21

 

 

 

724

 

(387

)

4 082

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attributable to equity holders of the parent:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

720

 

(1

)

1 563

 

Discontinued operations

 

(3

)

(391

)

2 498

 

 

 

717

 

(392

)

4 061

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attributable to non-controlling interest:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

7

 

0

 

16

 

Discontinued operations

 

0

 

5

 

5

 

 

 

7

 

5

 

21

 

 

34



 

Consolidated statement of financial position, reported (unaudited)(1)

 

EUR million

 

Reported
March 31,
2015

 

Reported
March 31,
2014

 

Reported
December 31,
2014

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

2 894

 

3 286

 

2 563

 

Other intangible assets

 

373

 

288

 

350

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

780

 

546

 

716

 

Investments in associated companies

 

78

 

58

 

51

 

Available-for-sale investments

 

1 028

 

737

 

828

 

Deferred tax assets

 

2 869

 

915

 

2 720

 

Long-term loans receivable

 

37

 

96

 

34

 

Other non-current assets

 

77

 

86

 

78

 

Non-current assets

 

8 137

 

6 012

 

7 339

 

Inventories

 

1 437

 

936

 

1 275

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts

 

3 583

 

2 860

 

3 429

 

Prepaid expenses and accrued income

 

990

 

657

 

913

 

Social security, VAT and other indirect taxes

 

297

 

310

 

362

 

Divestment related receivables

 

213

 

0

 

206

 

Other

 

480

 

347

 

344

 

Current income tax assets

 

193

 

159

 

124

 

Current portion of long-term loans receivable

 

1

 

32

 

1

 

Other financial assets

 

159

 

156

 

266

 

Investments at fair value through profit and loss, liquid assets

 

553

 

388

 

418

 

Available-for-sale investments, liquid assets

 

2 174

 

577

 

2 127

 

Available-for-sale investments, cash equivalents

 

2 008

 

2 439

 

2 644

 

Bank and cash

 

2 781

 

3 456

 

2 527

 

Current assets

 

13 878

 

11 658

 

13 724

 

Assets held for sale

 

0

 

89

 

0

 

Assets of disposal groups classified as held for sale

 

0

 

5 019

 

0

 

Total assets

 

22 015

 

22 778

 

21 063

 

 

 

 

Reported
March 31,
2015

 

Reported
March 31,
2014

 

Reported
December 31,
2014

 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share capital

 

246

 

246

 

246

 

Share issue premium

 

393

 

609

 

439

 

Treasury shares at cost

 

(732

)

(578

)

(988

)

Translation differences

 

1 595

 

384

 

1 099

 

Fair value and other reserves

 

66

 

(20

)

22

 

Reserve for invested non-restricted equity

 

3 081

 

3 097

 

3 083

 

Retained earnings

 

4 517

 

2 338

 

4 710

 

Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the parent

 

9 165

 

6 076

 

8 611

 

Non-controlling interests

 

60

 

197

 

58

 

Total equity

 

9 225

 

6 273

 

8 669

 

Long-term interest-bearing liabilities

 

2 753

 

3 223

 

2 576

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

36

 

110

 

32

 

Deferred revenue and other long-term liabilities

 

2 220

 

704

 

2 197

 

Deferred revenue

 

1 586

 

359

 

1 632

 

Defined benefit pension

 

596

 

311

 

530

 

Other

 

38

 

34

 

35

 

Provisions

 

282

 

225

 

301

 

Non-current liabilities

 

5 291

 

4 261

 

5 107

 

Current portion of interest-bearing liabilities

 

1

 

1 503

 

1

 

Short-term borrowing

 

90

 

58

 

115

 

Other financial liabilities

 

169

 

37

 

174

 

Current income tax liabilities

 

531

 

494

 

481

 

Accounts payable

 

2 317

 

1 879

 

2 313

 

Accrued expenses, deferred revenue and other liabilities

 

3 844

 

3 253

 

3 632

 

Advance payments

 

1 007

 

822

 

869

 

Deferred revenue

 

986

 

662

 

960

 

Salaries and wages

 

846

 

735

 

807

 

Other

 

1 004

 

1 034

 

996

 

Provisions

 

548

 

603

 

572

 

Current liabilities

 

7 499

 

7 827

 

7 288

 

Liabilities of disposal groups classified as held for sale

 

0

 

4 417

 

0

 

Total shareholders’ equity and liabilities

 

22 015

 

22 778

 

21 063

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities, EUR million

 

2 844

 

4 784

 

2 692

 

Shareholders’ equity per share, EUR

 

2.53

 

1.64

 

2.36

 

Number of shares (1 000 shares)(2)

 

3 623 802

 

3 713 798

 

3 648 143

 

 


(1) Devices & Services business was classified as discontinued operations in November 2013. The sale was completed on April 25, 2014.

(2) Shares owned by Group companies are excluded.

 

35



 

Consolidated statement of cash flows, reported (unaudited)(1)

 

EUR million

 

Q1’15

 

Q1’14

 

2014

 

Cash flow from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profit/(loss) for the period

 

178

 

(229

)

3 476

 

Adjustments, total

 

190

 

221

 

(2 262

)

Change in net working capital

 

(94

)

59

 

1 153

 

Cash generated from operations(2)

 

274

 

51

 

2 367

 

Interest received

 

18

 

23

 

45

 

Interest paid

 

16

 

(90

)

(336

)

Other financial income and expenses, net

 

(406

)

70

 

(165

)

Income taxes, net paid

 

(101

)

(192

)

(636

)

Net cash from/used in operating activities

 

(199

)

(138

)

1 275

 

Cash flow from/used in investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of businesses, net of acquired cash

 

(47

)

(12

)

(175

)

Purchase of current investments, liquid assets

 

(937

)

(26

)

(2 977

)

Purchase of non-current available-for-sale investments

 

(20

)

(14

)

(73

)

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

 

(1

)

0

 

7

 

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

 

23

 

(6

)

20

 

Capital expenditures(3)

 

(70

)

(80

)

(311

)

Proceeds from disposal of businesses, net of disposed cash(4)

 

0

 

0

 

2 508

 

Proceeds from disposal of shares in associated companies

 

0

 

6

 

7

 

Proceeds from maturities and sale of investments, liquid assets

 

781

 

399

 

1 774

 

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

 

3

 

20

 

62

 

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

 

2

 

1

 

44

 

Net cash from/used in investing activities

 

(266

)

288

 

886

 

Cash flow from/used in financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of treasury shares

 

(164

)

0

 

(427

)

Purchase of a subsidiary’s equity instruments

 

0

 

0

 

(45

)

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

 

204

 

2

 

79

 

Repayment of long-term borrowings

 

(1

)

(1 758

)

(2 749

)

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

 

(23

)

(69

)

(42

)

Dividends paid and other contributions to shareholders

 

(5

)

(9

)

(1 392

)

Net cash from/used in financing activities

 

11

 

(1 834

)

(4 576

)

Foreign exchange adjustment

 

73

 

(55

)

(48

)

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

 

(381

)

(1 739

)

(2 463

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

5 170

 

7 633

 

7 633

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

4 789

 

5 894

 

5 170

 

 


(1)Consolidated statement of cash flows combines cash flows from both the continuing and the discontinued operations. The figures in the consolidated statement of cash flows cannot be directly traced from the statement of financial position without additional information as a result of acquisitions and disposals of subsidiaries and net foreign exchange differences arising on consolidation.

(2)In 2014, cash generated from operations included EUR 1 650 million cash inflow relating to the 10 year patent license agreement with Microsoft which was paid in connection with the sale of Devices & Services business to Microsoft.

(3)The capital expenditure cash outflow in both 2014 and Q1’14 include EUR 33 million capital expenditure cash outflows relating to discontinued operations.

(4)In 2014 proceeds of the sale of Devices & Services business is presented net of the amount of principal and accrued interest on the repaid convertible bonds.

 

36



 

Consolidated statement of changes in shareholders’ equity, reported (unaudited)

 

EUR million

 

Share
capital

 

Share
issue
premium

 

Treasury
shares

 

Translation
difference