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 August 4, 2016

 

(Commission File No. 1-13202)

 

Nokia Corporation

Karaportti 3

FI-02610 Espoo

Finland

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

 

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Enclosures:

 

Nokia stock exchange release dated August 4, 2016: Financial Report for Q2 and Half Year 2016

 



 

HALF YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT

 

 

 

August 4, 2016

 

Nokia Corporation Financial Report for Q2 and Half Year 2016

 

Solid financial performance and raised cost savings target

 

Nokia Corporation

Half Year Financial Report

August 4, 2016 at 08:00 (CET +1)

 

This is a summary of the Nokia Corporation financial report for Q2 and half year 2016 published today. The complete financial report for Q2 and half year 2016 with tables is available at http://nokia.com/financials. Investors should not rely on summaries of our financial reports only, but should review the complete financial reports with tables.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

·                  Non-IFRS net sales in Q2 2016 of EUR 5.7 billion (reported: EUR 5.6 billion). In the year-ago quarter, non-IFRS net sales would have been EUR 6.4 billion on a comparable combined company basis (reported: EUR 2.9 billion on a Nokia stand-alone basis).

 

·                  Non-IFRS diluted EPS in Q2 2016 of EUR 0.03 (reported: EUR negative 0.12).

 

·                  Raised annual cost savings target to approximately EUR 1.2 billion of total annual cost savings to be achieved in full year 2018, compared to the combined non-IFRS operating costs of Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent for full year 2015, excluding Nokia Technologies. Related to this, Nokia recorded approximately EUR 600 million of restructuring and associated charges in the second quarter 2016.

 

Nokia’s Networks business

 

·                  11% year-on-year net sales decrease in Q2 2016. Consistent with our outlook for the wireless infrastructure market, net sales were weak in Mobile Networks within Ultra Broadband Networks, and accounted for approximately 80% of the overall decrease in Nokia’s Networks business. IP Networks and Applications also contributed to the decrease. This was partially offset by strong growth in Fixed Networks within Ultra Broadband Networks.

 

·                  In Q2 2016, solid gross margin of 37.4% and operating margin of 6.0% were adversely affected by a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery. Excluding this, gross margin would have been approximately 38% and operating margin would have been nearly 7%.

 

Nokia Technologies

 

·                  11% year-on-year net sales decrease in Q2 2016. Excluding the impact of non-recurring items that benefitted the year-ago quarter, Nokia Technologies net sales would have grown by approximately 10% year-on-year, primarily due to higher intellectual property licensing income from existing licensees.

 

·                  Announced an expansion of the patent cross license agreement with Samsung on July 13, 2016 to cover certain additional patent portfolios, reinforcing Nokia’s leadership in technologies for the programmable world. The expansion of the agreement occurred subsequent to the end of the second quarter 2016, and therefore did not impact the second quarter of 2016 financials. Instead, the expanded agreement will have a positive impact to Nokia Technologies starting from the third quarter of 2016. Nokia expects total annualized net sales related to patent and brand licensing to grow to a run rate of approximately EUR 950 million by the end of 2016.

 

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Q2 and January-June 2016 non-IFRS results. See note 1 to the interim financial statements for further details (1),(2)

 

 

 

 

 

Combined
company
historicals(2)

 

YoY

 

 

 

QoQ

 

Q1-

 

Combined
company
historicals(2)

 

YoY

 

EUR million

 

Q2’16

 

Q2’15

 

change

 

Q1’16

 

change

 

Q2’16

 

Q1-Q2’15

 

change

 

Net sales — constant currency (non-IFRS)

 

 

 

 

 

(9

)%

 

 

2

%

 

 

 

 

(9

)%

Net sales (non-IFRS)

 

5 676

 

6 363

 

(11

)%

5 603

 

1

%

11 279

 

12 492

 

(10

)%

Nokia’s Networks business

 

5 228

 

5 895

 

(11

)%

5 181

 

1

%

10 409

 

11 557

 

(10

)%

Ultra Broadband Networks

 

3 807

 

4 303

 

(12

)%

3 729

 

2

%

7 535

 

8 530

 

(12

)%

IP Networks and Applications

 

1 421

 

1 593

 

(11

)%

1 452

 

(2

)%

2 873

 

3 027

 

(5

)%

Nokia Technologies

 

194

 

219

 

(11

)%

198

 

(2

)%

391

 

492

 

(21

)%

Group Common and Other

 

271

 

254

 

7

%

236

 

15

%

507

 

457

 

11

%

Gross profit (non-IFRS)

 

2 202

 

2 495

 

(12

)%

2 205

 

0

%

4 407

 

4 759

 

(7

)%

Gross margin % (non-IFRS)

 

38.8

%

39.2

%

(40

)bps

39.4

%

(60

)bps

39.1

%

38.1

%

100

bps

Operating profit (non-IFRS)

 

332

 

649

 

(49

)%

345

 

(4

)%

677

 

925

 

(27

)%

Nokia’s Networks business

 

312

 

511

 

(39

)%

337

 

(7

)%

649

 

720

 

(10

)%

Ultra Broadband Networks

 

228

 

308

 

(26

)%

234

 

(3

)%

462

 

476

 

(3

)%

IP Networks and Applications

 

84

 

203

 

(59

)%

103

 

(18

)%

187

 

244

 

(23

)%

Nokia Technologies

 

89

 

120

 

(26

)%

106

 

(16

)%

195

 

297

 

(34

)%

Group Common and Other

 

(68

)

18

 

 

 

(99

)

 

 

(167

)

(92

)

 

 

Operating margin % (non-IFRS)

 

5.8

%

10.2

%

(440

)bps

6.2

%

(40

)bps

6.0

%

7.4

%

(140

)bps

 

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Q2 and January-June 2016 reported results, unless otherwise specified. See note 1 to the interim financial statements for further details(1),(3)

 

EUR million

 

 

 

Nokia
standalone
historicals(3)

 

YoY

 

 

 

QoQ

 

Q1-

 

Nokia
standalone
historicals(3)
Q1-

 

YoY

 

(except for EPS in EUR)

 

Q2’16

 

Q2’15

 

change

 

Q1’16

 

change

 

Q2’16

 

Q2’15

 

change

 

Net Sales - constant currency

 

 

 

 

 

93

%

 

 

2

%

 

 

 

 

89

%

Net sales

 

5 583

 

2 919

 

91

%

5 499

 

2

%

11 082

 

5 854

 

89

%

Nokia’s Networks business

 

5 228

 

2 729

 

92

%

5 181

 

1

%

10 409

 

5 400

 

93

%

Ultra Broadband Networks

 

3 807

 

2 440

 

56

%

3 729

 

2

%

7 535

 

4 795

 

57

%

IP Networks and Applications

 

1 421

 

289

 

392

%

1 452

 

(2

)%

2 873

 

605

 

375

%

Nokia Technologies

 

194

 

194

 

0

%

198

 

(2

)%

391

 

461

 

(15

)%

Group Common and Other

 

271

 

0

 

 

 

236

 

15

%

507

 

0

 

 

 

Non-IFRS exclusions

 

(93

)

0

 

 

 

(104

)

 

 

(197

)

0

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

2 028

 

1 343

 

51

%

1 554

 

31

%

3 582

 

2 527

 

42

%

Gross margin %

 

36.3

%

46.0

%

(970

)bps

28.3

%

800

bps

32.3

%

43.2

%

(1 090

)bps

Operating (loss)/profit

 

(760

)

493

 

 

 

(712

)

 

 

(1 472

)

721

 

 

 

Nokia’s Networks business

 

312

 

331

 

(6

)%

337

 

(7

)%

649

 

442

 

47

%

Ultra Broadband Networks

 

228

 

312

 

(27

)%

234

 

(3

)%

462

 

445

 

4

%

IP Networks and Applications

 

84

 

19

 

342

%

103

 

(18

)%

187

 

(3

)

 

 

Nokia Technologies

 

89

 

108

 

(18

)%

106

 

(16

)%

195

 

294

 

(34

)%

Group Common and Other

 

(68

)

57

 

 

 

(99

)

 

 

(167

)

8

 

 

 

Non-IFRS exclusions

 

(1 092

)

(3

)

 

 

(1 057

)

3

%

(2 149

)

(24

)

 

 

Operating margin %

 

(13.6

)%

16.9

%

(3 050

)bps

(12.9

)%

(70

)bps

(13.3

)%

12.3

%

(2 560

)bps

Profit (non-IFRS)

 

171

 

336

 

(49

)%

139

 

23

%

310

 

519

 

(40

)%

(Loss)/profit

 

(726

)

338

 

 

 

(613

)

18

%

(1 338

)

507

 

 

 

EPS, diluted (non-IFRS)

 

0.03

 

0.09

 

(67

)%

0.03

 

0

%

0.06

 

0.14

 

(57

)%

EPS, diluted

 

(0.12

)

0.09

 

 

 

(0.09

)

 

 

(0.21

)

0.13

 

 

 

Net cash and other liquid assets

 

7 077

 

3 830

 

85

%

8 246

 

(14

)%

7 077

 

3 830

 

85

%

 


(1)Results are as reported unless otherwise specified. The results information in this report is unaudited. Non-IFRS results exclude costs related to the Alcatel-Lucent transaction and related integration, goodwill impairment charges, intangible asset amortization and purchase price related items, restructuring and associated charges, and certain other items that may not be indicative of Nokia’s underlying business performance. For details, please refer to the Non-IFRS Exclusions section included in discussions of both the quarterly and year to date performance and note 2, “Non-IFRS to reported reconciliation”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report. A reconciliation of the Q2 2015 non-IFRS combined company results to the reported results can be found in the “Nokia provides recast segment results for 2015 reflecting new financial reporting structure” stock exchange release published on April 22, 2016. Change in net sales at constant currency excludes the impact of changes in exchange rates in comparison to Euro, our reporting currency. For more information on currency exposures, please refer to note 1, “Basis of Preparation”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report.

 

(2) Combined company historicals reflect Nokia’s new operating and financial reporting structure, including Alcatel-Lucent, and are presented as additional information as described in the stock exchange release published on April 22, 2016. For more information on the combined company historicals, please refer to note 1, “Basis of Preparation”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report.

 

(3) Nokia standalone historicals are the recasting of Nokia’s historical standalone financial results, reflecting Nokia’s updated segment reporting structure, excluding Alcatel-Lucent. Beginning from the first quarter 2016, Nokia results include those of Alcatel-Lucent on a consolidated basis. Accordingly, Nokia results beginning from the first quarter 2016 are not directly comparable to prior period Nokia standalone results.

 

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Nokia and Samsung expand their intellectual property cross license

 

On July 13, 2016, Nokia announced that Nokia and Samsung have agreed terms to expand their patent cross license agreement to cover certain additional patent portfolios of both parties. This agreement is in addition to the outcome of the arbitration between the two companies that was announced on February 1, 2016.

 

The agreement expands access for each company to patented technologies of the other and reinforces Nokia’s leadership in technologies for the programmable world. With this expansion, Nokia expects a positive impact to the net sales of Nokia Technologies starting from the third quarter of 2016.

 

With this expanded agreement, Nokia Technologies’ total annualized net sales related to patent and brand licensing is expected to grow to a run rate of approximately EUR 950 million by the end of 2016.

 

NON-IFRS RESULTS

 

Non-IFRS results provide meaningful supplemental information regarding underlying business performance

 

In addition to information on our reported IFRS results, we provide certain information on a non-IFRS, or underlying business performance, basis. We believe that our non-IFRS results provide meaningful supplemental information to both management and investors regarding Nokia’s underlying business performance by excluding the below-described items that may not be indicative of Nokia’s business operating results. These non-IFRS financial measures should not be viewed in isolation or as substitutes to the equivalent IFRS measure(s), but should be used in conjunction with the most directly comparable IFRS measure(s) in the reported results.

 

Non-IFRS results exclude costs related to the Alcatel-Lucent transaction and related integration, goodwill impairment charges, intangible asset amortization and purchase price related items, restructuring and associated charges, and certain other items that may not be indicative of Nokia’s underlying business performance. The non-IFRS exclusions are not allocated to the segments, and hence they are reported only at the Nokia consolidated level.

 

CEO STATEMENT

 

Nokia’s second quarter results were largely as expected and reflect solid execution in the midst of a challenging market and the ongoing integration of Alcatel-Lucent. When we announced our first quarter results, I said that we did not expect to see typical seasonal patterns in the first half of the year, and that prediction proved to be correct. Net sales were slightly up sequentially in Q2, while operating margin was slightly down, in part reflecting a meaningful negative impact from one of our major customers in Latin America.

 

During the quarter we continued to make excellent progress in many areas. We moved rapidly forward with our integration and cost savings efforts; saw robust growth in our Fixed Networks business; announced the acquisition of Gainspeed in order to accelerate our progress with cable operators; closed the acquisition of Withings; reached a licensing deal that will see the Nokia brand return to smartphones and tablets; and more.

 

I was particularly pleased that the work done in the second quarter to reach an agreement with Samsung on an expanded intellectual property licensing deal came to fruition. After the arbitration results were announced in February, we said that there was still more to come from Samsung and have now delivered on that, with the related financial impact starting in the third quarter.

 

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The decline of our topline remains a concern, and reflects challenging market conditions. While we do not expect those conditions to improve in the near term, we believe we are well-positioned given the scope of our portfolio, focus on operational discipline, strengthening sales execution, and opportunities in the evolution from 4G towards 5G.

 

In fact, we are already starting to work with customers to help them move to 5G-ready architectures in the core, with a focus on software-defined networking and cloud technologies. As this process takes place, we expect there to be further evolution of 4G radio including more carrier aggregation in order to meet demands for capacity, speed and spectrum utilization. Our AirScale radio platform, which can support different LTE-Advanced Pro (4.5G) technologies and is ‘5G ready,’ is ideally suited to this environment.

 

We crossed the 95% ownership threshold of Alcatel-Lucent in June, allowing us to move to acquire the remaining shares and reach full ownership of Alcatel-Lucent, which we expect by the end of October. As our successful integration work continues and as we get increased granular visibility into the business, our confidence in our ability to deliver cost savings also increases. As a result, we are now targeting EUR 1.2 billion in total cost savings to be achieved in full year 2018. We have also continued the strategic review of our submarine cable business to determine the best long-term resolution for that business.

 

While plenty of hard work remains in front of us, we are making good progress and expect to see slight sequential improvement in both net sales and operating margin in our Networks business from the second quarter to the third, followed by significant improvement from the third to the fourth quarter.

 


Rajeev Suri
President and CEO

 

NOKIA IN Q2 2016 — NON-IFRS

 

FINANCIAL DISCUSSION

 

The following discussion is of Nokia’s results for the second quarter 2016, which comprise the results of Nokia’s businesses — Nokia’s Networks business and Nokia Technologies, as well as Group Common and Other. For more information on the recent changes to our reportable segments, please refer to note 3, “Segment information and eliminations”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report. Comparisons are given to the second quarter 2015 and first quarter 2016 results on a combined company basis, unless otherwise indicated.

 

This data has been prepared to reflect the financial results of the continuing operations of Nokia as if the new financial reporting structure had been in operation for the full year 2015. Certain accounting policy alignments, adjustments and reclassifications have been necessary, and these are explained in the “Basis of preparation” section of the stock exchange release published on April 22, 2016. These adjustments include also reallocation of items of costs and expenses based on their nature and changes to the definition of the line items in the combined company accounting policies, which affect also numbers presented in these interim financial statements for 2015. For more information on the combined company historicals, please refer to note 1, “Basis of Preparation”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report.

 

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Non-IFRS Net sales

 

Nokia non-IFRS net sales decreased 11% year-on-year and increased 1% sequentially. On a constant currency basis, Nokia non-IFRS net sales would have decreased 9% year-on-year and increased 2% sequentially.

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

The year-on-year decrease in Nokia non-IFRS net sales in the second quarter 2016 was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business.

 

Sequential discussion

 

The sequential increase in Nokia non-IFRS net sales in the second quarter 2016 was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business and Group Common and Other.

 

Non-IFRS Operating profit

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

Nokia non-IFRS operating profit decreased primarily due to lower non-IFRS gross profit and a net negative fluctuation in non-IFRS other income and expenses, partially offset by lower non-IFRS research and development (“R&D”) expenses and non-IFRS selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses.

 

The decrease in non-IFRS gross profit was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business and, to a lesser extent, Nokia Technologies, partially offset by Group Common and Other. In Q2 2016, non-IFRS gross profit was adversely affected by a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, as revenue was deferred while the related costs of sale were expensed as incurred.

 

The decrease in non-IFRS R&D expenses was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business and, to a lesser extent, Nokia Technologies and Group Common and Other.

 

The decrease in non-IFRS SG&A expenses was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business and, to a lesser extent, Group Common and Other, partially offset by Nokia Technologies.

 

Nokia non-IFRS other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 41 million in the second quarter 2016, compared to an income of EUR 74 million in the year-ago quarter. On a year-on-year basis, the change was primarily due to the absence of realized gains and losses related to certain of Nokia’s investments made through its venture funds. In Q2 2016, non-IFRS other income and expenses were adversely affected by a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, as certain provisions were recorded due to the risk of asset impairment.

 

Sequential discussion

 

Nokia non-IFRS operating profit decreased primarily due to a net negative fluctuation in non-IFRS other income and expenses and higher non-IFRS SG&A expenses, partially offset by lower non-IFRS R&D expenses.

 

The slight decrease in non-IFRS gross profit was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business, partially offset by Group Common and Other. In Q2 2016, non-IFRS gross profit was adversely affected by a customer in Latin

 

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America undergoing judicial recovery, as revenue was deferred while the related costs of sale were expensed as incurred.

 

The decrease in non-IFRS R&D expenses was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business.

 

The increase in non-IFRS SG&A expenses was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business and Nokia Technologies.

 

Nokia non-IFRS other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 41 million in the second quarter 2016, compared to an expense of EUR 15 million in the first quarter 2016. On a sequential basis, the change was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business, as well as the absence of realized gains and losses related to certain of Nokia’s investments made through its venture funds. In Q2 2016, non-IFRS other income and expenses were adversely affected by a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, as certain provisions were recorded due to the risk of asset impairment.

 

NOKIA IN Q2 2016 — REPORTED

 

FINANCIAL DISCUSSION

 

Net sales

 

Nokia net sales increased 91% year-on-year, compared to Nokia standalone net sales, and increased 2% sequentially. On a constant currency basis, Nokia net sales would have increased 93% year-on-year, compared to Nokia standalone net sales, and 2% sequentially.

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

The year-on-year increase in Nokia net sales in the second quarter 2016, compared to Nokia standalone net sales, was primarily due to growth in Nokia’s Networks business and Group Common and Other, primarily related to the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent, partially offset by non-IFRS exclusions.

 

Sequential discussion

 

The sequential increase in Nokia net sales in the second quarter 2016 was primarily due to growth in Nokia’s Networks business and Group Common and Other, as well as reduced negative impact related to purchase price allocation adjustment related to the reduced valuation of deferred revenue that existed on Alcatel-Lucent’s balance sheet at the time of the acquisition.

 

Operating profit

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

In the second quarter 2016, Nokia generated an operating loss, compared to a Nokia standalone operating profit in the year-ago period. The change was primarily due to restructuring and associated charges and other net negative fluctuations in other income and expenses, higher R&D expenses and higher SG&A expenses, partially offset by higher gross profit, all of which related primarily to the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent.

 

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The increase in gross profit was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business and, to a lesser extent, Group Common and Other, partially offset by non-IFRS exclusions related to deferred revenue and to a lesser extent, the absence of a benefit recorded in the year-ago quarter, which related to a correction of items previously reported as cost of sales and reductions to accounts receivable. In Q2 2016, gross profit was adversely affected by a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, as revenue was deferred while the related costs of sale were expensed as incurred.

 

The increase in R&D expenses was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business, non-IFRS exclusions related to amortization of intangible assets and, to a lesser extent, Group Common and Other.

 

The increase in SG&A expenses was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business, non-IFRS exclusions related to amortization of intangible assets, as well as transaction and integration related costs and, to a lesser extent, Group Common and Other and Nokia Technologies.

 

Nokia’s other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 643 million in the second quarter 2016, compared to an income of EUR 114 million in the year-ago period. The change was primarily related to non-IFRS exclusions attributable to higher restructuring and associated charges and, to a lesser extent, the absence of realized gains and losses related to certain of Nokia’s investments made through its venture funds. In Q2 2016, other income and expenses were adversely affected by a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, as certain provisions were recorded due to the risk of asset impairment.

 

Sequential discussion

 

Nokia operating profit decreased primarily due to restructuring and associated charges, partially offset by higher gross profit and, to a lesser extent, lower SG&A and R&D expenses.

 

The increase in gross profit was primarily due to lower non-IFRS exclusions related to the absence of an inventory revaluation as part of the Alcatel-Lucent purchase accounting, which negatively affected the first quarter 2016. In Q2 2016, gross profit was adversely affected by a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, as revenue was deferred while the related costs of sale were expensed as incurred.

 

The decrease in R&D expenses was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business.

 

The decrease in SG&A expenses was primarily due to lower non-IFRS exclusions related to transaction and integration related costs.

 

Nokia’s other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 643 million in the second quarter 2016, compared to an expense of EUR 40 million in the first quarter 2016. The increase was primarily related to non-IFRS exclusions attributable to recognition of restructuring and associated charges related to the overall cost savings program. In Q2 2016, other income and expenses were adversely affected by a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, as certain provisions were recorded due to the risk of asset impairment.

 

Descriptions of non-IFRS exclusions in Q2 2016

 

Non-IFRS exclusions consist of costs related to the Alcatel-Lucent transaction and related integration, goodwill impairment charges, intangible asset amortization and purchase price related items, restructuring and associated charges, and certain other items that may not be indicative of Nokia’s underlying business performance. For additional details, please refer to note 2, “Non-IFRS to reported reconciliation”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report.

 

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Nokia
standalone
historicals(1)

 

YoY

 

 

 

QoQ

 

EUR million

 

Q2’16

 

Q2’15

 

change

 

Q1’16

 

change

 

Net sales

 

(93

)

0

 

 

 

(104

)

(11

)%

Gross profit

 

(174

)

37

 

 

 

(651

)

(73

)%

R&D

 

(162

)

(13

)

 

 

(156

)

4

%

SG&A

 

(154

)

(27

)

 

 

(224

)

(31

)%

Other income and expenses

 

(602

)

0

 

 

 

(25

)

 

 

Operating profit/(loss)

 

(1 092

)

(3

)

 

 

(1 057

)

3

%

Financial income and expenses, net

 

(3

)

0

 

 

 

(36

)

(92

)%

Taxes

 

200

 

5

 

 

 

341

 

(41

)%

(Loss)/Profit

 

(896

)

2

 

 

 

(752

)

19

%

(Loss)/Profit attributable to the shareholders of the parent

 

(862

)

2

 

 

 

(680

)

27

%

Non-controlling interests

 

(34

)

0

 

 

 

(72

)

(53

)%

 


(1)Nokia standalone historicals are the recasting of Nokia’s historical standalone financial results, reflecting Nokia’s updated segment reporting structure, excluding Alcatel-Lucent. Beginning from the first quarter 2016, Nokia results include those of Alcatel-Lucent on a consolidated basis. Accordingly, Nokia results beginning from the first quarter 2016 are not directly comparable to prior period Nokia standalone results.

 

Net sales

 

In the second quarter 2016, non-IFRS exclusions in net sales amounted to EUR 93 million, and related to purchase price allocation adjustment related to the reduced valuation of deferred revenue that existed on Alcatel-Lucent’s balance sheet at the time of the acquisition.

 

Operating profit

 

In the second quarter 2016, non-IFRS exclusions in operating profit amounted to EUR 1 092 million, and were attributable to non-IFRS exclusions that negatively affected gross profit, R&D, SG&A and other income and expenses as follows:

 

In the second quarter 2016, non-IFRS exclusions in gross profit amounted to EUR 174 million, and primarily related to the deferred revenue and, to a lesser extent, product portfolio integration related costs resulting from the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent.

 

In the second quarter 2016, non-IFRS exclusions in R&D expenses amounted to EUR 162 million, and primarily related to the amortization of intangible assets resulting from the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent.

 

In the second quarter 2016, non-IFRS exclusions in SG&A expenses amounted to EUR 154 million, and primarily related to the amortization of intangible assets resulting from the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent, as well as transaction and integration related costs.

 

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In the second quarter 2016, non-IFRS exclusions in other income and expenses amounted to EUR 602 million, and primarily related to EUR 596 million of restructuring and associated charges for Nokia’s cost reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives.

 

Cost savings program

 

The following table summarizes the financial information related to our cost savings program, as of the end of the second quarter 2016. Balances related to previous Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent restructuring and cost savings programs have been included as part of this overall cost savings program.

 

 In EUR million, approximately

 

Q2’16

 

Opening balance of restructuring and associated liabilities

 

450

 

+ Charges in the quarter

 

600

 

- Cash outflows in the quarter

 

80

 

= Ending balance of restructuring and associated liabilities

 

970

 

of which restructuring provisions

 

850

 

of which other associated liabilities

 

120

 

 

 

 

 

Total expected restructuring and associated charges — updated program

 

1 200

 

- Cumulative recorded — updated program

 

600

 

= Charges remaining to be recorded — updated program

 

600

 

 

 

 

 

Total expected restructuring and associated cash outflows

 

1 650

 

- Cumulative recorded

 

80

 

= Cash outflows remaining to be recorded

 

1 570

 

 

The Q2 2016 opening balance of restructuring and associated liabilities of approximately EUR 450 million relates to previous Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent restructuring and cost-savings programs, and represents expected cash outflows which have been provisioned for but not yet paid out related to these programs. The approximately EUR 450 million of restructuring and associated liabilities consists of approximately EUR 380 million of restructuring provisions and approximately EUR 70 million of other related liabilities.

 

OUTLOOK

 

 

 

Metric

 

Guidance

 

Commentary

Nokia

 

Annual cost savings for Nokia, excluding Nokia Technologies

 

Approximately EUR 1.2 billion of total annual cost savings to be achieved in full year 2018 (update)

 

Compared to the combined non-IFRS operating costs of Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent for full year 2015, excluding Nokia Technologies.

 

Under this expanded cost savings program, restructuring and associated charges are expected to total approximately EUR 1.2 billion, of which approximately EUR 600 million was recorded in Q2 2016.

 

Related restructuring and associated cash outflows are expected to total approximately EUR 1.65 billion, which includes the

 

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approximately EUR 450 million balance of restructuring and associated cash outflows that were provisioned for but not yet paid as of the beginning of Q2 2016, related to previous Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent restructuring and cost savings programs.

 

In addition to the above amounts, note that Nokia’s overall charges and cash outflows will also include amounts related to network equipment swaps. The charges related to network equipment swaps will be recorded as non-IFRS exclusions, and therefore will not affect Nokia’s non-IFRS operating profit.

 

This is an update to the earlier outlook for above EUR 900 million of net operating cost synergies to be achieved in full year 2018.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FY16 Non-IFRS financial income and expense

 

Expense of approximately EUR 300 million

 

Primarily includes net interest expenses related to interest-bearing liabilities, interest costs related to the defined benefit pension and other post-employment benefit plans, as well as the impact from changes in foreign exchange rates on certain balance sheet items. This outlook may vary subject to changes in the above listed items.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FY16 Non-IFRS tax rate

 

Above 40% for full year 2016

 

The increase in the non-IFRS tax rate for the combined company, compared to Nokia on a standalone basis, is primarily attributable to unfavorable changes in the regional profit mix as a result of the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent. This outlook is for full year 2016; the quarterly non-IFRS tax rate is expected to be subject to volatility, primarily influenced by fluctuations in profits made by Nokia in different tax jurisdictions. Nokia expects its effective long-term non-IFRS tax rate to be clearly below the full year 2016 level, and intends to provide further commentary later in 2016.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FY16 Cash outflows related to taxes

 

Approximately EUR 400 million

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FY16 Capital expenditures

 

Approximately EUR 650 million

 

Primarily attributable Nokia’s Networks business.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nokia’s Networks business

 

FY16 net sales

 

Decline YoY

 

Combined company net sales and operating margin are expected to be influenced by factors including:

 

FY16 operating margin

 

7-9%
(update)

 

·             A flattish capital expenditure environment in 2016 for our overall addressable market;

·             A declining wireless infrastructure market in 2016;

·             Significant focus on the integration of Alcatel-Lucent, particularly in the first half of 2016;

·             Slight QoQ net sales growth and operating margin expansion in Q3 2016;

·             Significant QoQ net sales growth and operating margin expansion in Q4 2016;

·             Competitive industry dynamics;

·             Product and regional mix;

·             The timing of major network deployments; and

·             Execution of synergy plans.

 

This is an update to the earlier FY16 operating margin guidance of above 7%.

 

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Nokia Technologies

 

FY16 Net sales

 

Not provided

 

Due to risks and uncertainties in determining the timing and value of significant licensing agreements, Nokia believes it is not appropriate to provide an annual outlook for fiscal year 2016. Nokia expects annualized net sales related to patent and brand licensing to grow to a run rate of approximately EUR 950 million by the end of 2016. License agreements which currently contribute approximately EUR 150 million to the annualized net sales run rate are set to expire before the end of 2016. If we do not renew these license agreements, nor sign any new licensing agreements, the annualized net sales run rate would be approximately EUR 800 million in early 2017.  Furthermore, the contribution of the Withings acquisition to Nokia Technologies net sales is expected to be approximately EUR 50 million in the second half of 2016, with strong Q4 seasonality. The contribution of the acquisition to Nokia Technologies operating profit is expected to be slightly negative for the second half of 2016.

 

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) our ability to integrate Alcatel Lucent into our operations and achieve the targeted business plans and benefits, including targeted synergies in relation to the acquisition of Alcatel Lucent announced on April 15, 2015 and closed in early 2016; B) our ability to squeeze out the remaining Alcatel Lucent shareholders in a timely manner or at all to achieve full ownership of Alcatel Lucent; C) expectations, plans or benefits related to our strategies and growth management; D) expectations, plans or benefits related to future performance of our businesses; E) expectations, plans or benefits related to changes in our management and other leadership, operational structure and operating model, including the expected characteristics, business, organizational structure, management and operations following the acquisition of Alcatel Lucent; F) expectations regarding market developments, general economic conditions and structural changes; G) expectations and targets regarding financial performance, results, operating expenses, taxes, currency exchange rates, hedging, cost savings and competitiveness, as well as results of operations including targeted synergies and those related to market share, prices, net sales, income and margins; H) timing of the deliveries of our products and services; I) expectations and targets regarding collaboration and partnering arrangements, as well as our expected customer reach; J) outcome of pending and threatened litigation, arbitration, disputes, regulatory proceedings or investigations by authorities; K) 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; and L) 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. Factors, including risks and uncertainties, that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to: 1) our ability to execute our strategy, sustain or improve the operational and financial performance of our business or correctly identify or successfully pursue business opportunities or growth; 2) our ability to achieve the anticipated business and operational benefits and synergies from the Alcatel Lucent transaction, including our ability to integrate Alcatel Lucent into our operations and within the timeframe targeted, and our ability to implement our organization and operational

 

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structure efficiently; 3) our ability to complete the purchases of the remaining outstanding Alcatel Lucent securities and realize the benefits of the public exchange offer for all outstanding Alcatel Lucent securities; 4) our dependence on general economic and market conditions and other developments in the economies where we operate; 5) our dependence on the development of the industries in which we operate, including the cyclicality and variability of the telecommunications industry; 6) our exposure to regulatory, political or other developments in various countries or regions, including emerging markets and the associated risks in relation to tax matters and exchange controls, among others; 7) our ability to effectively and profitably compete and invest in new competitive high-quality products, services, upgrades and technologies and bring them to market in a timely manner; 8) our dependence on a limited number of customers and large multi-year agreements; 9) Nokia Technologies’ ability to maintain and establish new sources of patent licensing income and IPR-related revenues, particularly in the smartphone market; 10) our dependence on IPR technologies, including those that we have developed and those that are licensed to us, and the risk of associated IPR-related legal claims, licensing costs and restrictions on use; 11) our exposure to direct and indirect regulation, including economic or trade policies, and the reliability of our governance, internal controls and compliance processes to prevent regulatory penalties; 12) our reliance on third-party solutions for data storage and the distribution of products and services, which expose us to risks relating to security, regulation and cybersecurity breaches; 13) Nokia Technologies’ ability to generate net sales and profitability through licensing of the Nokia brand, the development and sales of products and services, as well as other business ventures which may not materialize as planned; 14) our exposure to legislative frameworks and jurisdictions that regulate fraud, economic trade sanctions and policies, and Alcatel Lucent’s previous and current involvement in anti-corruption allegations; 15) the potential complex tax issues, tax disputes and tax obligations we may face in various jurisdictions, including the risk of obligations to pay additional taxes; 16) our actual or anticipated performance, among other factors, which could reduce our ability to utilize deferred tax assets; 17) our ability to retain, motivate, develop and recruit appropriately skilled employees; 18) our ability to manage our manufacturing, service creation, delivery, logistics and supply chain processes, and the risk related to our geographically concentrated production sites; 19) the impact of unfavorable outcome of litigation, arbitration, agreement-related disputes or allegations of product liability associated with our businesses; 20) exchange rate fluctuations, as well as hedging activities; 21) inefficiencies, breaches, malfunctions or disruptions of information technology systems; 22) our ability to optimize our capital structure as planned and re-establish our investment grade credit rating or otherwise improve our credit ratings; 23) uncertainty related to the amount of dividends and equity return we are able to distribute to shareholders for each financial period; 24) our ability to achieve targeted benefits from or successfully implement planned transactions, as well as the liabilities related thereto; 25) our involvement in joint ventures and jointly-managed companies; 26) performance failures by our partners or failure to agree to partnering arrangements with third parties; 27) our ability to manage and improve our financial and operating performance, cost savings, competitiveness and synergy benefits after the acquisition of Alcatel Lucent; 28) adverse developments with respect to customer financing or extended payment terms we provide to customers; 29) the carrying amount of our goodwill may not be recoverable; 30) risks related to undersea infrastructure; 31) unexpected liabilities with respect to pension plans, insurance matters and employees; and 32) unexpected liabilities or issues with respect to the acquisition of Alcatel Lucent, including pension, postretirement, health and life insurance and other employee liabilities or higher than expected transaction costs as well as the risk factors specified on pages 69 to 87 of our annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 1, 2016 under “Operating and financial review and prospects—Risk factors”, as well as in Nokia’s other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 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. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking

 

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statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent legally required.

 

The financial statements were authorized for issue by management on August 3, 2016.

 

Media and Investor Contacts:

 

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

 

·                  Nokia plans to publish its third quarter 2016 results on October 27, 2016.

 

·                  Nokia plans to hold its Capital Markets Day in Barcelona on November 15, 2016.

 

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Financial Report for Q2 and Half Year 2016

 

Solid financial performance and raised cost savings target

 

Financial highlights

 

·             Non-IFRS net sales in Q2 2016 of EUR 5.7 billion (reported: EUR 5.6 billion). In the year-ago quarter, non-IFRS net sales would have been EUR 6.4 billion on a comparable combined company basis (reported: EUR 2.9 billion on a Nokia stand-alone basis).

 

·             Non-IFRS diluted EPS in Q2 2016 of EUR 0.03 (reported: EUR negative 0.12).

 

·             Raised annual cost savings target to approximately EUR 1.2 billion of total annual cost savings to be achieved in full year 2018, compared to the combined non-IFRS operating costs of Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent for full year 2015, excluding Nokia Technologies. Related to this, Nokia recorded approximately EUR 600 million of restructuring and associated charges in the second quarter 2016.

 

Nokia’s Networks business

 

·             11% year-on-year net sales decrease in Q2 2016. Consistent with our outlook for the wireless infrastructure market, net sales were weak in Mobile Networks within Ultra Broadband Networks, and accounted for approximately 80% of the overall decrease in Nokia’s Networks business. IP Networks and Applications also contributed to the decrease. This was partially offset by strong growth in Fixed Networks within Ultra Broadband Networks.

 

·             In Q2 2016, solid gross margin of 37.4% and operating margin of 6.0% were adversely affected by a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery. Excluding this, gross margin would have been approximately 38% and operating margin would have been nearly 7%.

 

Nokia Technologies

 

·             11% year-on-year net sales decrease in Q2 2016. Excluding the impact of non-recurring items that benefitted the year-ago quarter, Nokia Technologies net sales would have grown by approximately 10% year-on-year, primarily due to higher intellectual property licensing income from existing licensees.

 

·             Announced an expansion of the patent cross license agreement with Samsung on July 13, 2016 to cover certain additional patent portfolios, reinforcing Nokia’s leadership in technologies for the programmable world. The expansion of the agreement occurred subsequent to the end of the second quarter 2016, and therefore did not impact the second quarter of 2016 financials. Instead, the expanded agreement will have a positive impact to Nokia Technologies starting from the third quarter of 2016. Nokia expects total annualized net sales related to patent and brand licensing to grow to a run rate of approximately EUR 950 million by the end of 2016.

 

 

August 4, 2016

 

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Q2 and January-June 2016 non-IFRS results. See note 1 to the interim financial statements for further details (1),(2)

 

 

 

 

 

Combined
company
historicals(2)

 

YoY

 

 

 

QoQ

 

Q1-

 

Combined
company
historicals(2)

 

YoY

 

EUR million

 

Q2’16

 

Q2’15

 

change

 

Q1’16

 

change

 

Q2’16

 

Q1-Q2’15

 

change

 

Net sales — constant currency (non-IFRS)

 

 

 

 

 

(9

)%

 

 

2

%

 

 

 

 

(9

)%

Net sales (non-IFRS)

 

5 676

 

6 363

 

(11

)%

5 603

 

1

%

11 279

 

12 492

 

(10

)%

Nokia’s Networks business

 

5 228

 

5 895

 

(11

)%

5 181

 

1

%

10 409

 

11 557

 

(10

)%

Ultra Broadband Networks

 

3 807

 

4 303

 

(12

)%

3 729

 

2

%

7 535

 

8 530

 

(12

)%

IP Networks and Applications

 

1 421

 

1 593

 

(11

)%

1 452

 

(2

)%

2 873

 

3 027

 

(5

)%

Nokia Technologies

 

194

 

219

 

(11

)%

198

 

(2

)%

391

 

492

 

(21

)%

Group Common and Other

 

271

 

254

 

7

%

236

 

15

%

507

 

457

 

11

%

Gross profit (non-IFRS)

 

2 202

 

2 495

 

(12

)%

2 205

 

0

%

4 407

 

4 759

 

(7

)%

Gross margin % (non-IFRS)

 

38.8

%

39.2

%

(40

)bps

39.4

%

(60

)bps

39.1

%

38.1

%

100

bps

Operating profit (non-IFRS)

 

332

 

649

 

(49

)%

345

 

(4

)%

677

 

925

 

(27

)%

Nokia’s Networks business

 

312

 

511

 

(39

)%

337

 

(7

)%

649

 

720

 

(10

)%

Ultra Broadband Networks

 

228

 

308

 

(26

)%

234

 

(3

)%

462

 

476

 

(3

)%

IP Networks and Applications

 

84

 

203

 

(59

)%

103

 

(18

)%

187

 

244

 

(23

)%

Nokia Technologies

 

89

 

120

 

(26

)%

106

 

(16

)%

195

 

297

 

(34

)%

Group Common and Other

 

(68

)

18

 

 

 

(99

)

 

 

(167

)

(92

)

 

 

Operating margin % (non-IFRS)

 

5.8

%

10.2

%

(440

)bps

6.2

%

(40

)bps

6.0

%

7.4

%

(140

)bps

 

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Q2 and January-June 2016 reported results, unless otherwise specified. See note 1 to the interim financial statements for further details(1),(3)

 

EUR million (except for

 

 

 

Nokia
standalone
historicals(3)

 

YoY

 

 

 

QoQ

 

Q1-

 

Nokia
standalone
historicals(3)

 

YoY

 

EPS in EUR)

 

Q2’16

 

Q2’15

 

change

 

Q1’16

 

change

 

Q2’16

 

Q1-Q2’15

 

change

 

Net Sales - constant currency

 

 

 

 

 

93

%

 

 

2

%

 

 

 

 

89

%

Net sales

 

5 583

 

2 919

 

91

%

5 499

 

2

%

11 082

 

5 854

 

89

%

Nokia’s Networks business

 

5 228

 

2 729

 

92

%

5 181

 

1

%

10 409

 

5 400

 

93

%

Ultra Broadband Networks

 

3 807

 

2 440

 

56

%

3 729

 

2

%

7 535

 

4 795

 

57

%

IP Networks and Applications

 

1 421

 

289

 

392

%

1 452

 

(2

)%

2 873

 

605

 

375

%

Nokia Technologies

 

194

 

194

 

0

%

198

 

(2

)%

391

 

461

 

(15

)%

Group Common and Other

 

271

 

0

 

 

 

236

 

15

%

507

 

0

 

 

 

Non-IFRS exclusions

 

(93

)

0

 

 

 

(104

)

 

 

(197

)

0

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

2 028

 

1 343

 

51

%

1 554

 

31

%

3 582

 

2 527

 

42

%

Gross margin %

 

36.3

%

46.0

%

(970

)bps

28.3

%

800

bps

32.3

%

43.2

%

(1 090

)bps

Operating (loss)/profit

 

(760

)

493

 

 

 

(712

)

 

 

(1 472

)

721

 

 

 

Nokia’s Networks business

 

312

 

331

 

(6

)%

337

 

(7

)%

649

 

442

 

47

%

Ultra Broadband Networks

 

228

 

312

 

(27

)%

234

 

(3

)%

462

 

445

 

4

%

IP Networks and Applications

 

84

 

19

 

342

%

103

 

(18

)%

187

 

(3

)

 

 

Nokia Technologies

 

89

 

108

 

(18

)%

106

 

(16

)%

195

 

294

 

(34

)%

Group Common and Other

 

(68

)

57

 

 

 

(99

)

 

 

(167

)

8

 

 

 

Non-IFRS exclusions

 

(1 092

)

(3

)

 

 

(1 057

)

3

%

(2 149

)

(24

)

 

 

Operating margin %

 

(13.6

)%

16.9

%

(3 050

)bps

(12.9

)%

(70

)bps

(13.3

)%

12.3

%

(2 560

)bps

Profit (non-IFRS)

 

171

 

336

 

(49

)%

139

 

23

%

310

 

519

 

(40

)%

(Loss)/profit

 

(726

)

338

 

 

 

(613

)

18

%

(1 338

)

507

 

 

 

EPS, diluted (non-IFRS)

 

0.03

 

0.09

 

(67

)%

0.03

 

0

%

0.06

 

0.14

 

(57

)%

EPS, diluted

 

(0.12

)

0.09

 

 

 

(0.09

)

 

 

(0.21

)

0.13

 

 

 

Net cash and other liquid assets

 

7 077

 

3 830

 

85

%

8 246

 

(14

)%

7 077

 

3 830

 

85

%

 


(1)Results are as reported unless otherwise specified. The results information in this report is unaudited. Non-IFRS results exclude costs related to the Alcatel-Lucent transaction and related integration, goodwill impairment charges, intangible asset amortization and purchase price related items, restructuring and associated charges, and certain other items that may not be indicative of Nokia’s underlying business performance. For details, please refer to the Non-IFRS Exclusions section included in discussions of both the quarterly and year to date performance and note 2, “Non-IFRS to reported reconciliation”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report. A reconciliation of the Q2 2015 non-IFRS combined company results to the reported results can be found in the “Nokia provides recast segment results for 2015 reflecting new financial reporting structure” stock exchange release published on April 22, 2016. Change in net sales at constant currency excludes the impact of changes in exchange rates in comparison to Euro, our reporting currency. For more information on currency exposures, please refer to note 1, “Basis of Preparation”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report.

(2)Combined company historicals reflect Nokia’s new operating and financial reporting structure, including Alcatel-Lucent, and are presented as additional information as described in the stock exchange release published on April 22, 2016. For more information on the combined company historicals, please refer to note 1, “Basis of Preparation”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report.

 

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(3)Nokia standalone historicals are the recasting of Nokia’s historical standalone financial results, reflecting Nokia’s updated segment reporting structure, excluding Alcatel-Lucent. Beginning from the first quarter 2016, Nokia results include those of Alcatel-Lucent on a consolidated basis. Accordingly, Nokia results beginning from the first quarter 2016 are not directly comparable to prior period Nokia standalone results.

 

Subsequent events

 

Nokia and Samsung expand their intellectual property cross license

 

On July 13, 2016, Nokia announced that Nokia and Samsung have agreed terms to expand their patent cross license agreement to cover certain additional patent portfolios of both parties. This agreement is in addition to the outcome of the arbitration between the two companies that was announced on February 1, 2016.

 

The agreement expands access for each company to patented technologies of the other and reinforces Nokia’s leadership in technologies for the programmable world. With this expansion, Nokia expects a positive impact to the net sales of Nokia Technologies starting from the third quarter of 2016.

 

With this expanded agreement, Nokia Technologies’ total annualized net sales related to patent and brand licensing is expected to grow to a run rate of approximately EUR 950 million by the end of 2016.

 

Non-IFRS results

 

Non-IFRS results provide meaningful supplemental information regarding underlying business performance

 

In addition to information on our reported IFRS results, we provide certain information on a non-IFRS, or underlying business performance, basis. We believe that our non-IFRS results provide meaningful supplemental information to both management and investors regarding Nokia’s underlying business performance by excluding the below-described items that may not be indicative of Nokia’s business operating results. These non-IFRS financial measures should not be viewed in isolation or as substitutes to the equivalent IFRS measure(s), but should be used in conjunction with the most directly comparable IFRS measure(s) in the reported results.

 

Non-IFRS results exclude costs related to the Alcatel-Lucent transaction and related integration, goodwill impairment charges, intangible asset amortization and purchase price related items, restructuring and associated charges, and certain other items that may not be indicative of Nokia’s underlying business performance. The non-IFRS exclusions are not allocated to the segments, and hence they are reported only at the Nokia consolidated level.

 

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CEO statement

 

Nokia’s second quarter results were largely as expected and reflect solid execution in the midst of a challenging market and the ongoing integration of Alcatel-Lucent. When we announced our first quarter results, I said that we did not expect to see typical seasonal patterns in the first half of the year, and that prediction proved to be correct. Net sales were slightly up sequentially in Q2, while operating margin was slightly down, in part reflecting a meaningful negative impact from one of our major customers in Latin America.

 

During the quarter we continued to make excellent progress in many areas. We moved rapidly forward with our integration and cost savings efforts; saw robust growth in our Fixed Networks business; announced the acquisition of Gainspeed in order to accelerate our progress with cable operators; closed the acquisition of Withings; reached a licensing deal that will see the Nokia brand return to smartphones and tablets; and more.

 

I was particularly pleased that the work done in the second quarter to reach an agreement with Samsung on an expanded intellectual property licensing deal came to fruition. After the arbitration results were announced in February, we said that there was still more to come from Samsung and have now delivered on that, with the related financial impact starting in the third quarter.

 

The decline of our topline remains a concern, and reflects challenging market conditions. While we do not expect those conditions to improve in the near term, we believe we are well-positioned given the scope of our portfolio, focus on operational discipline, strengthening sales execution, and opportunities in the evolution from 4G towards 5G.

 

In fact, we are already starting to work with customers to help them move to 5G-ready architectures in the core, with a focus on software-defined networking and cloud technologies. As this process takes place, we expect there to be further evolution of 4G radio including more carrier aggregation in order to meet demands for capacity, speed and spectrum utilization. Our AirScale radio platform, which can support different LTE-Advanced Pro (4.5G) technologies and is ‘5G ready,’ is ideally suited to this environment.

 

We crossed the 95% ownership threshold of Alcatel-Lucent in June, allowing us to move to acquire the remaining shares and reach full ownership of Alcatel-Lucent, which we expect by the end of October. As our successful integration work continues and as we get increased granular visibility into the business, our confidence in our ability to deliver cost savings also increases. As a result, we are now targeting EUR 1.2 billion in total cost savings to be achieved in full year 2018. We have also

 

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continued the strategic review of our submarine cable business to determine the best long-term resolution for that business.

 

While plenty of hard work remains in front of us, we are making good progress and expect to see slight sequential improvement in both net sales and operating margin in our Networks business from the second quarter to the third, followed by significant improvement from the third to the fourth quarter.

 

Rajeev Suri
President and CEO

 

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Nokia in Q2 2016 — Non-IFRS

 

 

 

Financial discussion

 

The following discussion is of Nokia’s results for the second quarter 2016, which comprise the results of Nokia’s businesses — Nokia’s Networks business and Nokia Technologies, as well as Group Common and Other. For more information on the recent changes to our reportable segments, please refer to note 3, “Segment information and eliminations”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report. Comparisons are given to the second quarter 2015 and first quarter 2016 results on a combined company basis, unless otherwise indicated.

 

This data has been prepared to reflect the financial results of the continuing operations of Nokia as if the new financial reporting structure had been in operation for the full year 2015. Certain accounting policy alignments, adjustments and reclassifications have been necessary, and these are explained in the “Basis of preparation” section of the stock exchange release published on April 22, 2016. These adjustments include also reallocation of items of costs and expenses based on their nature and changes to the definition of the line items in the combined company accounting policies, which affect also numbers presented in these interim financial statements for 2015. For more information on the combined company historicals, please refer to note 1, “Basis of Preparation”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report.

 

Non-IFRS Net sales

 

Nokia non-IFRS net sales decreased 11% year-on-year and increased 1% sequentially. On a constant currency basis, Nokia non-IFRS net sales would have decreased 9% year-on-year and increased 2% sequentially.

 

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Year-on-year discussion

 

The year-on-year decrease in Nokia non-IFRS net sales in the second quarter 2016 was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business.

 

Sequential discussion

 

The sequential increase in Nokia non-IFRS net sales in the second quarter 2016 was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business and Group Common and Other.

 

Non-IFRS Operating profit

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

Nokia non-IFRS operating profit decreased primarily due to lower non-IFRS gross profit and a net negative fluctuation in non-IFRS other income and expenses, partially offset by lower non-IFRS research and development (“R&D”) expenses and non-IFRS selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses.

 

The decrease in non-IFRS gross profit was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business and, to a lesser extent, Nokia Technologies, partially offset by Group Common and Other. In Q2 2016, non-IFRS gross profit was adversely affected by a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, as revenue was deferred while the related costs of sale were expensed as incurred.

 

The decrease in non-IFRS R&D expenses was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business and, to a lesser extent, Nokia Technologies and Group Common and Other.

 

The decrease in non-IFRS SG&A expenses was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business and, to a lesser extent, Group Common and Other, partially offset by Nokia Technologies.

 

Nokia non-IFRS other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 41 million in the second quarter 2016, compared to an income of EUR 74 million in the year-ago quarter. On a year-on-year basis, the change was primarily due to the absence of realized gains and losses related to certain of Nokia’s investments made through its venture funds. In Q2 2016, non-IFRS other income and expenses were adversely affected by a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, as certain provisions were recorded due to the risk of asset impairment.

 

Sequential discussion

 

Nokia non-IFRS operating profit decreased primarily due to a net negative fluctuation in non-IFRS other income and expenses and higher non-IFRS SG&A expenses, partially offset by lower non-IFRS R&D expenses.

 

The slight decrease in non-IFRS gross profit was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business, partially offset by Group Common and Other. In Q2 2016, non-IFRS gross profit was adversely affected by a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, as revenue was deferred while the related costs of sale were expensed as incurred.

 

The decrease in non-IFRS R&D expenses was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business.

 

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The increase in non-IFRS SG&A expenses was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business and Nokia Technologies.

 

Nokia non-IFRS other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 41 million in the second quarter 2016, compared to an expense of EUR 15 million in the first quarter 2016. On a sequential basis, the change was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business, as well as the absence of realized gains and losses related to certain of Nokia’s investments made through its venture funds. In Q2 2016, non-IFRS other income and expenses were adversely affected by a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, as certain provisions were recorded due to the risk of asset impairment.

 

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Nokia in Q2 2016 — Reported

 

 

 

Financial discussion

 

Net sales

 

Nokia net sales increased 91% year-on-year, compared to Nokia standalone net sales, and increased 2% sequentially. On a constant currency basis, Nokia net sales would have increased 93% year-on-year, compared to Nokia standalone net sales, and 2% sequentially.

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

The year-on-year increase in Nokia net sales in the second quarter 2016, compared to Nokia standalone net sales, was primarily due to growth in Nokia’s Networks business and Group Common and Other, primarily related to the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent, partially offset by non-IFRS exclusions.

 

Sequential discussion

 

The sequential increase in Nokia net sales in the second quarter 2016 was primarily due to growth in Nokia’s Networks business and Group Common and Other, as well as reduced negative impact related to purchase price allocation adjustment related to the reduced valuation of deferred revenue that existed on Alcatel-Lucent’s balance sheet at the time of the acquisition.

 

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Operating profit

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

In the second quarter 2016, Nokia generated an operating loss, compared to a Nokia standalone operating profit in the year-ago period. The change was primarily due to restructuring and associated charges and other net negative fluctuations in other income and expenses, higher R&D expenses and higher SG&A expenses, partially offset by higher gross profit, all of which related primarily to the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent.

 

The increase in gross profit was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business and, to a lesser extent, Group Common and Other, partially offset by non-IFRS exclusions related to deferred revenue and to a lesser extent, the absence of a benefit recorded in the year-ago quarter, which related to a correction of items previously reported as cost of sales and reductions to accounts receivable. In Q2 2016, gross profit was adversely affected by a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, as revenue was deferred while the related costs of sale were expensed as incurred.

 

The increase in R&D expenses was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business, non-IFRS exclusions related to amortization of intangible assets and, to a lesser extent, Group Common and Other.

 

The increase in SG&A expenses was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business, non-IFRS exclusions related to amortization of intangible assets, as well as transaction and integration related costs and, to a lesser extent, Group Common and Other and Nokia Technologies.

 

Nokia’s other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 643 million in the second quarter 2016, compared to an income of EUR 114 million in the year-ago period. The change was primarily related to non-IFRS exclusions attributable to higher restructuring and associated charges and, to a lesser extent, the absence of realized gains and losses related to certain of Nokia’s investments made through its venture funds. In Q2 2016, other income and expenses were adversely affected by a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, as certain provisions were recorded due to the risk of asset impairment.

 

Sequential discussion

 

Nokia operating profit decreased primarily due to restructuring and associated charges, partially offset by higher gross profit and, to a lesser extent, lower SG&A and R&D expenses.

 

The increase in gross profit was primarily due to lower non-IFRS exclusions related to the absence of an inventory revaluation as part of the Alcatel-Lucent purchase accounting, which negatively affected the first quarter 2016. In Q2 2016, gross profit was adversely affected by a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, as revenue was deferred while the related costs of sale were expensed as incurred.

 

The decrease in R&D expenses was primarily due to Nokia’s Networks business.

 

The decrease in SG&A expenses was primarily due to lower non-IFRS exclusions related to transaction and integration related costs.

 

Nokia’s other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 643 million in the second quarter 2016, compared to an expense of EUR 40 million in the first quarter 2016. The increase was primarily related to non-IFRS

 

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exclusions attributable to recognition of restructuring and associated charges related to the overall cost savings program. In Q2 2016, other income and expenses were adversely affected by a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, as certain provisions were recorded due to the risk of asset impairment.

 

Descriptions of non-IFRS exclusions in Q2 2016

 

Non-IFRS exclusions consist of costs related to the Alcatel-Lucent transaction and related integration, goodwill impairment charges, intangible asset amortization and purchase price related items, restructuring and associated charges, and certain other items that may not be indicative of Nokia’s underlying business performance. For additional details, please refer to note 2, “Non-IFRS to reported reconciliation”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report.

 

 

 

 

 

Nokia
standalone
historicals(1)

 

YoY

 

 

 

 

 

EUR million

 

Q2’16

 

Q2’15

 

change

 

Q1’16

 

QoQ change

 

Net sales

 

(93

)

0

 

 

 

(104

)

(11

)%

Gross profit

 

(174

)

37

 

 

 

(651

)

(73

)%

R&D

 

(162

)

(13

)

 

 

(156

)

4

%

SG&A

 

(154

)

(27

)

 

 

(224

)

(31

)%

Other income and expenses

 

(602

)

0

 

 

 

(25

)

 

 

Operating profit/(loss)

 

(1 092

)

(3

)

 

 

(1 057

)

3

%

Financial income and expenses, net

 

(3

)

0

 

 

 

(36

)

(92

)%

Taxes

 

200

 

5

 

 

 

341

 

(41

)%

(Loss)/Profit

 

(896

)

2

 

 

 

(752

)

19

%

(Loss)/Profit attributable to the shareholders of the parent

 

(862

)

2

 

 

 

(680

)

27

%

Non-controlling interests

 

(34

)

0

 

 

 

(72

)

(53

)%

 


(1)Nokia standalone historicals are the recasting of Nokia’s historical standalone financial results, reflecting Nokia’s updated segment reporting structure, excluding Alcatel-Lucent. Beginning from the first quarter 2016, Nokia results include those of Alcatel-Lucent on a consolidated basis. Accordingly, Nokia results beginning from the first quarter 2016 are not directly comparable to prior period Nokia standalone results.

 

Net sales

 

In the second quarter 2016, non-IFRS exclusions in net sales amounted to EUR 93 million, and related to purchase price allocation adjustment related to the reduced valuation of deferred revenue that existed on Alcatel-Lucent’s balance sheet at the time of the acquisition.

 

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Operating profit

 

In the second quarter 2016, non-IFRS exclusions in operating profit amounted to EUR 1 092 million, and were attributable to non-IFRS exclusions that negatively affected gross profit, R&D, SG&A and other income and expenses as follows:

 

In the second quarter 2016, non-IFRS exclusions in gross profit amounted to EUR 174 million, and primarily related to the deferred revenue and, to a lesser extent, product portfolio integration related costs resulting from the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent.

 

In the second quarter 2016, non-IFRS exclusions in R&D expenses amounted to EUR 162 million, and primarily related to the amortization of intangible assets resulting from the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent.

 

In the second quarter 2016, non-IFRS exclusions in SG&A expenses amounted to EUR 154 million, and primarily related to the amortization of intangible assets resulting from the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent, as well as transaction and integration related costs.

 

In the second quarter 2016, non-IFRS exclusions in other income and expenses amounted to EUR 602 million, and primarily related to EUR 596 million of restructuring and associated charges for Nokia’s cost reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives.

 

Cost savings program

 

The following table summarizes the financial information related to our cost savings program, as of the end of the second quarter 2016. Balances related to previous Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent restructuring and cost savings programs have been included as part of this overall cost savings program.

 

 In EUR million, approximately

 

Q2’16

 

Opening balance of restructuring and associated liabilities

 

450

 

+ Charges in the quarter

 

600

 

- Cash outflows in the quarter

 

80

 

= Ending balance of restructuring and associated liabilities

 

970

 

of which restructuring provisions

 

850

 

of which other associated liabilities

 

120

 

 

 

 

 

Total expected restructuring and associated charges — updated program

 

1 200

 

- Cumulative recorded — updated program

 

600

 

= Charges remaining to be recorded — updated program

 

600

 

 

 

 

 

Total expected restructuring and associated cash outflows

 

1 650

 

- Cumulative recorded

 

80

 

= Cash outflows remaining to be recorded

 

1 570

 

 

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The Q2 2016 opening balance of restructuring and associated liabilities of approximately EUR 450 million relates to previous Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent restructuring and cost-savings programs, and represents expected cash outflows which have been provisioned for but not yet paid out related to these programs. The approximately EUR 450 million of restructuring and associated liabilities consists of approximately EUR 380 million of restructuring provisions and approximately EUR 70 million of other related liabilities.

 

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Outlook

 

 

 

Metric

 

Guidance

 

Commentary

Nokia

 

Annual cost savings for Nokia, excluding Nokia Technologies

 

Approximately EUR 1.2 billion of total annual cost savings to be achieved in full year 2018 (update)

 

Compared to the combined non-IFRS operating costs of Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent for full year 2015, excluding Nokia Technologies.

 

Under this expanded cost savings program, restructuring and associated charges are expected to total approximately EUR 1.2 billion, of which approximately EUR 600 million was recorded in Q2 2016.

 

Related restructuring and associated cash outflows are expected to total approximately EUR 1.65 billion, which includes the approximately EUR 450 million balance of restructuring and associated cash outflows that were provisioned for but not yet paid as of the beginning of Q2 2016, related to previous Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent restructuring and cost savings programs.

 

In addition to the above amounts, note that Nokia’s overall charges and cash outflows will also include amounts related to network equipment swaps. The charges related to network equipment swaps will be recorded as non-IFRS exclusions, and therefore will not affect Nokia’s non-IFRS operating profit.

 

This is an update to the earlier outlook for above EUR 900 million of net operating cost synergies to be achieved in full year 2018.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FY16 Non-IFRS financial income and expense

 

Expense of approximately EUR 300 million

 

Primarily includes net interest expenses related to interest-bearing liabilities, interest costs related to the defined benefit pension and other post-employment benefit plans, as well as the impact from changes in foreign exchange rates on certain balance sheet items. This outlook may vary subject to changes in the above listed items.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FY16 Non-IFRS tax rate

 

Above 40% for full year 2016

 

The increase in the non-IFRS tax rate for the combined company, compared to Nokia on a standalone basis, is primarily attributable to unfavorable changes in the regional profit mix as a result of the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent. This outlook is for full year 2016; the quarterly non-IFRS tax rate is expected to be subject to volatility, primarily influenced by fluctuations in profits made by Nokia in different tax jurisdictions. Nokia expects its effective long-term non-IFRS tax rate to be clearly below the full year 2016 level, and intends to provide further commentary later in 2016.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FY16 Cash outflows

 

Approximately EUR 400 million

 

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

 

 

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related to taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FY16 Capital expenditures

 

Approximately EUR 650 million

 

Primarily attributable Nokia’s Networks business.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nokia’s Networks business

 

FY16 net sales

 

Decline YoY

 

Combined company net sales and operating margin are expected to be influenced by factors including:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FY16 operating margin

 

7-9%
(update)

 

·                  A flattish capital expenditure environment in 2016 for our overall addressable market;

·                  A declining wireless infrastructure market in 2016;

·                  Significant focus on the integration of Alcatel-Lucent, particularly in the first half of 2016;

·                  Slight QoQ net sales growth and operating margin expansion in Q3 2016;

·                  Significant QoQ net sales growth and operating margin expansion in Q4 2016;

·                  Competitive industry dynamics;

·                  Product and regional mix;

·                  The timing of major network deployments; and

·                  Execution of synergy plans.

 

This is an update to the earlier FY16 operating margin guidance of above 7%.

 

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Nokia Technologies

 

FY16 Net sales

 

Not provided

 

Due to risks and uncertainties in determining the timing and value of significant licensing agreements, Nokia believes it is not appropriate to provide an annual outlook for fiscal year 2016. Nokia expects annualized net sales related to patent and brand licensing to grow to a run rate of approximately EUR 950 million by the end of 2016. License agreements which currently contribute approximately EUR 150 million to the annualized net sales run rate are set to expire before the end of 2016. If we do not renew these license agreements, nor sign any new licensing agreements, the annualized net sales run rate would be approximately EUR 800 million in early 2017.  Furthermore, the contribution of the Withings acquisition to Nokia Technologies net sales is expected to be approximately EUR 50 million in the second half of 2016, with strong Q4 seasonality. The contribution of the acquisition to Nokia Technologies operating profit is expected to be slightly negative for the second half of 2016.

 

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Nokia’s Networks business

 

Operational highlights

 

 

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Ultra Broadband Networks

 

All portfolio integration decisions were made and communicated before the end of Q2 2016. The long-term roadmap for the combined company is in place over one year ahead of the previous Nokia-Siemens and Alcatel-Lucent integrations.

 

Nokia achieved an all-time high CPVi (Customer Perceived Value Index) score, which surpassed the scores of all of our competitors. CPVi captures how customers perceive their past experiences and their future expectations.

 

Nokia demonstrated the world’s first 5G ready network based on commercially-available network platforms at the 5G World Conference in June 2016.

 

Nokia and China Mobile signed a one-year frame agreement, valued at up to EUR 1.36 billion.

 

Nokia announced plans to acquire Gainspeed, in order to extend its fixed access portfolio to also cover the cable market. Gainspeed is a US-based company which is widely regarded as the industry leader in DAA (Distributed Access Architecture) solutions for the cable industry via its Virtual CCAP (Converged Cable Access Platform) product line. Nokia completed this acquisition at the end of July, 2016.

 

Nokia announced a new Smart Home solution that lets network operators quickly offer new services to residential customers seeking a digital home solution for the Internet of Things.

 

Nokia, in a world-first, demonstrated 10 Gbps symmetrical data speeds using traditional Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) cable plant. Using a prototype technology called XG-CABLE that is based on unique access technology innovations and applications developed by Nokia Bell Labs, Nokia

 

IP Networks and Applications

 

Nokia announced that its next-generation optical solution has been selected by Telefónica Spain to help the operator handle the significant traffic growth attributable to consumer adoption of quadruple-play services.

 

Nokia delivered IP/MPLS (Internet Protocol/Multiprotocol Label Switching) and optical technology and services to Swiss electricity transmission system operator Swissgrid for the management of its electrical grid.

 

Nokia’s SDN solution, the Nokia Network Services Platform (NSP) was awarded “Most Innovative SDN Product Strategy” by Light Reading.

 

Traction in our 7950 XRS (Extensible Routing System) IP Core router remained solid, with 3 new wins during the quarter, bringing our total number of core routing customers to 60.

 

Nokia extended its leadership in device management into IoT with the launch of the Intelligent Management Platform for All Connected Things (IMPACT), which gives operators, enterprises and governments a secure platform on which to scale new IoT services. IMPACT handles data collection, event processing, device management, data contextualization, data analytics, end-to-end security and applications enablement for any device, any protocol and across any application.

 

Nokia announced Real-Time Mobile Network Analytics, the industry’s first solution to give operators an end-to-end view of mobile networks from individual subscribers, applications, devices and operating systems, network elements, cells and calls. This new approach enables operators to have a more holistic and comprehensive view of their subscribers enabling more proactive network management.

 

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demonstrated how existing cable systems can be used to deliver symmetrical ultra-broadband access services. This will enable operators to more effectively bring ultra-broadband services to consumer locations that were not physically or economically viable unless fiber was brought all the way to the residence. XG-CABLE will also provide operators with greater agility in how they use and manage their spectrum.

 

Nokia launched the Dynamic Diameter Engine (DDE). This cloud-based solution simplifies, scales and secures control plane traffic in mobile and fixed networks, which is important as operators prepare to handle the new signaling requirements of IoT (Internet of Things) and VoLTE (Voice over LTE). Nokia DDE is the industry’s first virtualized solution to incorporate Nokia’s Agile Rules Technology (A.R.T.). Backed by more than 150 patents, A.R.T. helps operators apply intelligent rules and ensure performance in complex signaling control scenarios.

 

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Financial highlights

 

The following table presents Combined company historicals for Nokia which reflect Nokia’s new operating and financial reporting structure, including Alcatel-Lucent, and are presented as additional information as described in the stock exchange release published on April 22, 2016. The figures presented are as reported to the management by the segments. The non-IFRS exclusions are not allocated to the segments, and hence they are reported only at the Nokia consolidated level. For more information on the combined company historicals and segment accounting policies, please refer to note 1, “Basis of preparation” and note 3, “Segment information and eliminations”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report.

 

 

 

 

 

Combined
company
historicals(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EUR million

 

Q2’16

 

Q2’15

 

YoY change

 

Q1’16

 

QoQ change

 

Net sales - constant currency

 

 

 

 

 

(9

)%

 

 

2

%

Net sales

 

5 228

 

5 895

 

(11

)%

5 181

 

1

%

Gross profit

 

1 954

 

2 235

 

(13

)%

1 984

 

(2

)%

Gross margin %

 

37.4

%

37.9

%

(50

)bps

38.3

%

(90

)bps

R&D

 

(926

)

(975

)

(5

)%

(951

)

(3

)%

SG&A

 

(685

)

(712

)

(4

)%

(677

)

1

%

Other income and expenses

 

(31

)

(36

)

 

 

(19

)

 

 

Operating profit

 

312

 

511

 

(39

)%

337

 

(7

)%

Operating margin %

 

6.0

%

8.7

%

(270

)bps

6.5

%

(50

)bps

 


(1)Combined company historicals reflect Nokia’s new operating and financial reporting structure, including Alcatel-Lucent, and are presented as additional information as described in the stock exchange release published on April 22, 2016. For more information on the combined company historicals, please refer to note 1, “Basis of Preparation”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report.

 

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Net sales by region

 

 

 

 

 

Combined
company
historicals(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EUR million

 

Q2’16

 

Q2’15

 

YoY change

 

Q1’16

 

QoQ change

 

Asia-Pacific

 

973

 

1 033

 

(6

)%

1 091

 

(11

)%

Europe

 

1 206

 

1 364

 

(12

)%

1 203

 

0

%

Greater China

 

673

 

707

 

(5

)%

572

 

18

%

Latin America

 

354

 

421

 

(16

)%

340

 

4

%

Middle East & Africa

 

412

 

539

 

(24

)%

393

 

5

%

North America

 

1 609

 

1 831

 

(12

)%

1 582

 

2

%

Total

 

5 228

 

5 895

 

(11

)%

5 181

 

1

%

 


(1)Combined company historicals reflect Nokia’s new operating and financial reporting structure, including Alcatel-Lucent, and are presented as additional information as described in the stock exchange release published on April 22, 2016. For more information on the combined company historicals, please refer to note 1, “Basis of Preparation”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report.

 

 

Financial discussion

 

Net sales by segment

 

Nokia’s Networks business net sales decreased 11% year-on-year and increased 1% sequentially. On a constant currency basis, Nokia’s Networks business net sales would have decreased 9% year-on-year and would have increased 2% sequentially.

 

A discussion of our results within Ultra Broadband Networks and IP Networks and Applications is included in the sections “Ultra Broadband Networks” and “IP Networks and Applications” below.

 

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Year-on-year discussion

 

The year-on-year decrease in Nokia’s Networks business net sales in the second quarter 2016 was due to both Ultra Broadband Networks and IP Networks and Applications.

 

Sequential discussion

 

The sequential increase in Nokia’s Networks business net sales in the second quarter 2016 was due to Ultra Broadband Networks, partially offset by IP Networks and Applications.

 

Operating profit

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

On a year-on-year basis, in the second quarter 2016, Nokia’s Networks business operating profit decreased primarily due to lower gross profit, partially offset by lower R&D and SG&A expenses.

 

The decrease in gross profit was due to both Ultra Broadband Networks and IP Networks and Applications. In Q2 2016, gross profit was adversely affected by a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, as revenue was deferred while the related costs of sale were expensed as incurred.

 

The decrease in R&D expenses was primarily due to Ultra Broadband Networks.

 

The decrease in SG&A expenses was primarily due to Ultra Broadband Networks.

 

Nokia’s Networks business other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 31 million in the second quarter 2016, compared to an expense of EUR 36 million in the year-ago quarter. On a year-on-year basis, the net positive fluctuation in other income and expenses in Ultra Broadband Networks was partially offset by a net negative fluctuation in other income and expenses in IP Networks and Applications. In Q2 2016, other income and expenses were adversely affected by a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, as certain provisions were recorded due to the risk of asset impairment.

 

Sequential discussion

 

On a sequential basis, in the second quarter 2016, Nokia’s Networks business operating profit decreased primarily due to lower gross profit and a net negative fluctuation in other income and expenses, partially offset by lower R&D expenses.

 

The decrease in gross profit was due to IP Networks and Applications, partially offset by Ultra Broadband Networks. In Q2 2016, gross profit was adversely affected by a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, as revenue was deferred while the related costs of sale were expensed as incurred.

 

The decrease in R&D expenses was primarily due to IP Networks and Applications.

 

Nokia’s Networks business other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 31 million in the second quarter 2016, compared to an expense of EUR 19 million in the first quarter 2016. On a sequential basis, the change was primarily due to Ultra Broadband Networks. In Q2 2016, other income and expenses were adversely affected by a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, as certain provisions were recorded due to the risk of asset impairment.

 

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Ultra Broadband Networks

 

 

Financial highlights

 

The following table presents Combined company historicals for Nokia which reflect Nokia’s new operating and financial reporting structure, including Alcatel-Lucent, and are presented as additional information as described in the stock exchange release published on April 22, 2016. The figures presented are as reported to the management by the segments. The non-IFRS exclusions are not allocated to the segments, and hence they are reported only at the Nokia consolidated level. For more information on the combined company historicals and segment accounting policies, please refer to note 1, “Basis of preparation” and note 3, “Segment information and eliminations”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report.

 

 

 

 

 

Combined
company
historicals(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EUR million

 

Q2’16

 

Q2’15

 

YoY change

 

Q1’16

 

QoQ change

 

Net sales - constant currency

 

 

 

 

 

(9

)%

 

 

3

%

Net sales

 

3 807

 

4 303

 

(12

)%

3 729

 

2

%

Mobile Networks

 

3 185

 

3 722

 

(14

)%

3 116

 

2

%

Fixed Networks

 

622

 

580

 

7

%

613

 

1

%

Gross profit

 

1 353

 

1 527

 

(11

)%

1 338

 

1

%

Gross margin %

 

35.5

%

35.5

%

0

bps

35.9

%

(40

)bps

R&D

 

(616

)

(668

)

(8

)%

(616

)

0

%

SG&A

 

(490

)

(523

)

(6

)%

(479

)

2

%

Other income and expenses

 

(19

)

(29

)

 

 

(9

)

 

 

Operating profit

 

228

 

308

 

(26

)%

234

 

(3

)%

Operating margin %

 

6.0

%

7.2

%

(120

)bps

6.3

%

(30

)bps

 

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(1) Combined company historicals reflect Nokia’s new operating and financial reporting structure, including Alcatel-Lucent, and are presented as additional information as described in the stock exchange release published on April 22, 2016. For more information on the combined company historicals, please refer to note 1, “Basis of Preparation”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report.

 

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Net sales by region

 

 

 

 

 

Combined
company
historicals(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EUR million

 

Q2’16

 

Q2’15

 

YoY change

 

Q1’16

 

QoQ change

 

Asia-Pacific

 

744

 

809

 

(8

)%

853

 

(13

)%

Europe

 

786

 

920

 

(15

)%

777

 

1

%

Greater China

 

558

 

595

 

(6

)%

483

 

16

%

Latin America

 

228

 

281

 

(19

)%

215

 

6

%

Middle East & Africa

 

324

 

396

 

(18

)%

292

 

11

%

North America

 

1 166

 

1 301

 

(10

)%

1 108

 

5

%

Total

 

3 807

 

4 303

 

(12

)%

3 729

 

2

%

 


(1)Combined company historicals reflect Nokia’s new operating and financial reporting structure, including Alcatel-Lucent, and are presented as additional information as described in the stock exchange release published on April 22, 2016. For more information on the combined company historicals, please refer to note 1, “Basis of Preparation”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report.

 

 

Financial discussion

 

Net sales

 

Ultra Broadband Networks net sales decreased 12% year-on-year and increased 2% sequentially. On a constant currency basis, Ultra Broadband net sales would have decreased 9% year-on-year and increased 3% sequentially.

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

The year-on-year decrease in Ultra Broadband Networks net sales in the second quarter 2016 was due to Mobile Networks, partially offset by Fixed Networks.

 

The decrease in Mobile Networks net sales was primarily due to radio networks and services. For radio networks, the decrease was primarily related to certain customers in Asia-Pacific. For services, the decrease was primarily related to certain customers in North America, Latin America and Asia-Pacific.

 

The increase in Fixed Networks net sales was primarily due to broadband access and digital home, partially offset by a decrease in services. In the second quarter 2016, Fixed Networks benefitted from large projects with certain

 

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customers in Australia and Mexico, as well as continued momentum in digital home in North America. For services, the decrease was primarily related to certain customers in Europe and North America.

 

Sequential discussion

 

The sequential increase in Ultra Broadband Networks net sales in the second quarter 2016 was primarily due to Mobile Networks, partially offset by the negative impact related to a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery.

 

The increase in Mobile Networks net sales was primarily due to radio networks. For radio networks, the increase was primarily related to certain customers in Greater China and North America, partially offset by certain customers in Asia-Pacific.

 

The slight increase in Fixed Networks net sales was primarily due to digital home, partially offset by broadband access. In the second quarter 2016, Fixed Networks benefitted from large projects with certain customers in Australia and Mexico.

 

Operating profit

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

On a year-on-year basis, in the second quarter 2016, Ultra Broadband Networks operating profit decreased primarily due to lower gross profit, partially offset by lower R&D expenses and SG&A expenses and, to a lesser extent, a net positive fluctuation in other income and expenses.

 

The decrease in Ultra Broadband Networks gross profit was primarily due to lower gross profit in Mobile Networks, partially offset by higher gross profit in Fixed Networks. The decrease in gross profit in Mobile Networks was primarily due to lower net sales. The increase in gross profit in Fixed Networks was due to higher net sales and higher gross margin.

 

The decrease in Ultra Broadband Networks R&D expenses was primarily due to Mobile Networks. The decrease in Mobile Networks R&D expenses was primarily due to continued operational improvement, with lower personnel and subcontracting expenses.

 

The decrease in Ultra Broadband Networks SG&A expenses was primarily due to Mobile Networks, which benefitted from cost discipline and continued operational improvement, with lower marketing and consulting expenses.

 

Ultra Broadband Networks other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 19 million in the second quarter 2016, compared to an expense of EUR 29 million in the year-ago quarter. On a year-on-year basis, the change was primarily due to Fixed Networks.

 

Sequential discussion

 

On a sequential basis, in the second quarter 2016, Ultra Broadband Networks operating profit decreased slightly, primarily due to higher SG&A expenses and a net negative fluctuation in other income and expenses, partially

 

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offset by higher gross profit. Excluding the negative impact related to a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, operating profit in Ultra Broadband Networks would have increased.

 

The increase in Ultra Broadband Networks gross profit was primarily due to Mobile Networks. The increase in Mobile Networks gross profit was primarily due to higher net sales.

 

The increase in Ultra Broadband Networks SG&A expenses was primarily due to Mobile Networks. The increase in Mobile Networks SG&A expenses was primarily due to higher personnel and consulting expenses.

 

Ultra Broadband Networks other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 19 million in the second quarter 2016, compared to an expense of EUR 9 million in the first quarter 2016. On a sequential basis, the change was primarily due to Mobile Networks.

 

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IP Networks and Applications

 

 

Financial highlights

 

The following table presents Combined company historicals for Nokia which reflect Nokia’s new operating and financial reporting structure, including Alcatel-Lucent, and are presented as additional information as described in the stock exchange release published on April 22, 2016. The figures presented are as reported to the management by the segments. The non-IFRS exclusions are not allocated to the segments, and hence they are reported only at the Nokia consolidated level. For more information on the combined company historicals and segment accounting policies, please refer to note 1, “Basis of preparation” and note 3, “Segment information and eliminations”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report.

 

 

 

 

 

Combined
company
historicals(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EUR million

 

Q2’16

 

Q2’15

 

YoY change

 

Q1’16

 

QoQ change

 

Net sales - constant currency

 

 

 

 

 

(8

)%

 

 

(1

)%

Net sales

 

1 421

 

1 593

 

(11

)%

1 452

 

(2

)%

IP/Optical Networks

 

1 088

 

1 176

 

(7

)%

1 093

 

0

%

IP Routing

 

713

 

769

 

(7

)%

717

 

(1

)%

Optical Networks

 

375

 

407

 

(8

)%

377

 

(1

)%

Applications & Analytics

 

333

 

417

 

(20

)%

359

 

(7

)%

Gross profit

 

601

 

707

 

(15

)%

646

 

(7

)%

Gross margin %

 

42.3

%

44.4

%

(210

)bps

44.5

%

(220

)bps

R&D

 

(309

)

(307

)

1

%

(335

)

(8

)%

SG&A

 

(195

)

(190

)

3

%

(199

)

(2

)%

Other income and expenses

 

(12

)

(8

)

 

 

(10

)

 

 

Operating profit

 

84

 

203

 

(59

)%

103

 

(18

)%

Operating margin %

 

5.9

%

12.7

%

(680

)bps

7.1

%

(120

)bps

 

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(1) Combined company historicals reflect Nokia’s new operating and financial reporting structure, including Alcatel-Lucent, and are presented as additional information as described in the stock exchange release published on April 22, 2016. For more information on the combined company historicals, please refer to note 1, “Basis of Preparation”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report.

 

Net sales by region

 

 

 

 

 

Combined
company
historicals(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EUR million

 

Q2’16

 

Q2’15

 

YoY change

 

Q1’16

 

QoQ change

 

Asia-Pacific

 

229

 

224

 

2

%

238

 

(4

)%

Europe

 

420

 

444

 

(5

)%

426

 

(1

)%

Greater China

 

115

 

112

 

3

%

89

 

29

%

Latin America

 

126

 

140

 

(10

)%

125

 

1

%

Middle East & Africa

 

88

 

143

 

(38

)%

101

 

(13

)%

North America

 

444

 

530

 

(16

)%

474

 

(6

)%

Total

 

1 421

 

1 593

 

(11

)%

1 452

 

(2

)%

 


(1)Combined company historicals reflect Nokia’s new operating and financial reporting structure, including Alcatel-Lucent, and are presented as additional information as described in the stock exchange release published on April 22, 2016. For more information on the combined company historicals, please refer to note 1, “Basis of Preparation”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report.

 

 

Financial discussion

 

Net sales

 

IP Networks and Applications net sales decreased 11% year-on-year and 2% sequentially. On a constant currency basis, IP Networks and Applications net sales would have decreased 8% year-on-year and 1% sequentially.

 

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Year-on-year discussion

 

The year-on-year decrease in IP Networks and Applications net sales in the second quarter 2016 was due to both IP/Optical Networks and Applications & Analytics.

 

The decrease in IP/Optical Networks net sales was due to both IP routing and optical networks. Slightly less than half of the overall year-on-year net sales decrease in IP routing was attributable to lower resale of third party IP routers, particularly in Europe. In addition, IP routing decreased in North America due to lower spending by Tier 1 customers, partially offset by higher spending by Tier 1 customers in Greater China and Asia-Pacific. In the second quarter of 2016, optical networks was adversely affected by the timing of projects primarily in Middle East & Africa.

 

The decrease in Applications & Analytics net sales was due to declines across all business lines, and was affected by the timing of large projects in North America.

 

Sequential discussion

 

The sequential decrease in IP Networks and Applications net sales in the second quarter 2016 was primarily due to Applications & Analytics and, to a lesser extent, the negative impact related to a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery.

 

The slight decrease in IP/Optical Networks net sales was due to both IP routing and optical networks. Excluding only the negative impact from lower resale of third party IP routers, net sales in IP routing would have grown slightly on a sequential basis. Excluding only the negative impact related to a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, net sales in IP/Optical Networks would have been approximately flat.

 

The decrease in Applications & Analytics net sales was primarily due to declines across all business lines, with the exception of services, and was affected by the timing of large projects in North America.

 

Operating profit

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

On a year-on-year basis, in the second quarter 2016, IP Networks and Applications operating profit decreased primarily due to lower gross profit.

 

The decrease in IP Networks and Applications gross profit was primarily due to Applications & Analytics and, to a lesser extent, IP/Optical Networks. The decrease in gross profit in Applications & Analytics was due to lower net sales and lower gross margin, both of which were primarily related to lower volumes in North America. The decrease in gross profit in IP/Optical Networks was primarily due to lower net sales.

 

Sequential discussion

 

On a sequential basis, in the second quarter 2016, IP Networks and Applications operating profit decreased primarily due to lower gross profit, partially offset by lower R&D expenses. Excluding the negative impact related to a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, operating profit in IP Networks and Applications would have been approximately flat.

 

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The decrease in IP Networks and Applications gross profit was primarily due to Applications & Analytics and, to a lesser extent, IP/Optical Networks. The decrease in gross profit in Applications & Analytics was due to lower gross margin and lower net sales, primarily related to lower volumes in North America. The decrease in gross profit in IP/Optical Networks was due to lower gross margin and lower net sales. Excluding the negative impact related to a customer in Latin America undergoing judicial recovery, gross profit in IP/Optical Networks would have been approximately flat.

 

The decrease in IP Networks and Applications R&D expenses was due to IP/Optical Networks and, to a lesser extent, Applications & Analytics. The decrease in IP/Optical Networks R&D expenses was due to both IP routing and optical networks.

 

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Nokia Technologies

 

Operational highlights

 

Licensing

 

Announced the expansion of the patent cross license agreement with Samsung on July 13, 2016 to cover certain additional patent portfolios, reinforcing Nokia’s leadership in technologies for the programmable world. With this, Nokia expects a positive impact to Nokia Technologies starting from the third quarter of 2016.

 

Announced plans that will see the Nokia brand return to the mobile phone and tablet markets on a global basis. Under the agreement Nokia Technologies will grant HMD global Oy (HMD), a newly founded company based in Finland, an exclusive global license, to create Nokia-branded mobile phones and tablets for the next ten years. Nokia Technologies will receive royalty payments from HMD for sales of Nokia-branded mobile products, covering both brand and intellectual property rights.

 

Digital Media and Digital Health

 

Announced a multi-year agreement with The Walt Disney Studios, designed to support the creation of virtual reality (VR) experiences to complement Disney’s theatrical releases. Nokia Technologies will provide its OZO virtual reality camera and associated software to give Disney marketers and filmmakers the tools they need to create engaging VR content.

 

Closed the acquisition of Withings S.A., a leader in the connected health area, on May 31, 2016.

 

Announced the global launch of the Withings Body Cardio, redefining the connected scale category. Using Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) measurements, previously unseen in home scales, Body Cardio is the most comprehensive scale on the market.

 

 

 

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Financial highlights

 

The following table presents Combined company historicals for Nokia which reflect Nokia’s new operating and financial reporting structure, including Alcatel-Lucent, and are presented as additional information as described in the stock exchange release published on April 22, 2016. The figures presented are as reported to the management by the segments. The non-IFRS exclusions are not allocated to the segments, and hence they are reported only at the Nokia consolidated level. For more information on the combined company historicals and segment accounting policies, please refer to note 1, “Basis of preparation” and note 3, “Segment information and eliminations”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report.

 

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Combined
company
historicals(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EUR million

 

Q2’16

 

Q2’15

 

YoY change

 

Q1’16

 

QoQ change

 

Net sales - constant currency

 

 

 

 

 

(11

)%

 

 

(2

)%

Net sales

 

194

 

219

 

(11

)%

198

 

(2

)%

Gross profit

 

187

 

217

 

(14

)%

195

 

(4

)%

Gross margin %

 

96.4

%

99.1

%

(270

)bps

98.5

%

(210

)bps

R&D

 

(57

)

(70

)

(19

)%

(58

)

(2

)%

SG&A

 

(39

)

(28

)

39

%

(32

)

22

%

Other income and expenses

 

(2

)

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

Operating profit

 

89

 

120

 

(26

)%

106

 

(16

)%

Operating margin %

 

45.9

%

54.6

%

(870

)bps

53.5

%

(760

)bps

 


(1) Combined company historicals reflect Nokia’s new operating and financial reporting structure, including Alcatel-Lucent, and are presented as additional information as described in the stock exchange release published on April 22, 2016. For more information on the combined company historicals, please refer to note 1, “Basis of Preparation”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report.

 

Financial discussion

 

Net sales

 

In Q2 2016, Nokia Technologies net sales decreased 11% year-on-year and 2% sequentially, on a reported, as well as constant currency, basis.

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

The year-on-year decrease in Nokia Technologies net sales in the second quarter 2016 was primarily due to the absence of non-recurring net sales and an IPR divestment, both of which benefitted the second quarter 2015. Excluding these non-recurring items, Nokia Technologies net sales would have grown by approximately 10% year-on-year, primarily due to higher intellectual property licensing income from existing licensees and, to a lesser extent, the net sales resulting from the acquisition of Withings S.A., which closed on May 31, 2016. This was partially offset by lower licensing income from certain existing licensees that experienced decreases in handset sales.

 

Sequential discussion

 

The sequential decrease in Nokia Technologies net sales in the second quarter 2016 was primarily due to lower licensing income from certain existing licensees that experienced decreases in handset sales, partially offset by the net sales resulting from the acquisition of Withings S.A., which closed on May 31, 2016.

 

Operating profit

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

The year-on-year decrease in Nokia Technologies operating profit was primarily due to lower gross profit and, to a lesser extent, higher SG&A expenses, partially offset by lower R&D expenses.

 

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The decrease in Nokia Technologies gross profit was primarily due to lower net sales and, to a lesser extent, higher cost of sales related to digital health and digital media.

 

The decrease in Nokia Technologies R&D expenses was primarily due to the focusing of general research investments towards more specific opportunities and lower patent portfolio costs, partially offset by higher investments in the areas of digital media and digital health.

 

The increase in Nokia Technologies SG&A expenses was primarily due to the ramp-up of new businesses and higher business support costs.

 

Sequential discussion

 

The sequential decrease in Nokia Technologies operating profit was primarily due to lower gross profit and higher SG&A expenses.

 

The decrease in Nokia Technologies gross profit was primarily due to lower net sales and, to a lesser extent, higher cost of sales related to digital health and digital media.

 

The increase in Nokia Technologies SG&A expenses was primarily due to the ramp-up of digital media.

 

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Group Common and Other

 

 

Financial highlights

 

The following table presents Combined company historicals for Nokia which reflect Nokia’s new operating and financial reporting structure, including Alcatel-Lucent, and are presented as additional information as described in the stock exchange release published on April 22, 2016. The figures presented are as reported to the management by the segments. The non-IFRS exclusions are not allocated to the segments, and hence they are reported only at the Nokia consolidated level. For more information on the combined company historicals and segment accounting policies, please refer to note 1, “Basis of preparation” and note 3, “Segment information and eliminations”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report.

 

 

 

 

 

Combined
company
historicals(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EUR million

 

Q2’16

 

Q2’15

 

YoY change

 

Q1’16

 

QoQ change

 

Net sales - constant currency

 

 

 

 

 

3

%

 

 

16

%

Net sales

 

271

 

254

 

7

%

236

 

15

%

Gross profit

 

61

 

43

 

42

%

26

 

135

%

Gross margin %

 

22.5

%

16.9

%

560

bps

11.0

%

1 150

bps

R&D

 

(66

)

(73

)

(10

)%

(73

)

(10

)%

SG&A

 

(56

)

(61

)

(8

)%

(55

)

2

%

Other income and expenses

 

(7

)

110

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

Operating loss

 

(68

)

18

 

 

 

(99

)

 

 

Operating margin %

 

(25.1

)%

7.1

%

(3 220

)bps

(41.9

)%

1 680

bps

 

 

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(1) Combined company historicals reflect Nokia’s new operating and financial reporting structure, including Alcatel-Lucent, and are presented as additional information as described in the stock exchange release published on April 22, 2016. For more information on the combined company historicals, please refer to note 1, “Basis of Preparation”, in the notes to the financial statements attached to this report.

 

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Financial discussion

 

Net sales

 

Group Common and Other net sales increased 7% year-on-year and 15% sequentially. On a constant currency basis, Group Common and Other net sales would have increased 3% year-on-year and 16% sequentially.

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

The year-on-year increase in Group Common and Other net sales in the second quarter 2016 was primarily due to Alcatel Submarine Networks, partially offset by Radio Frequency Systems.

 

Sequential discussion

 

The sequential increase in Group Common and Other net sales in the second quarter 2016 was due to both Radio Frequency Systems and Alcatel Submarine Networks.

 

Operating profit

 

Year-on-year discussion

 

On a year-on-year basis, in the second quarter 2016, Group Common and Other had an operating loss, compared to an operating profit in the year-ago quarter. The change was primarily due to a net negative fluctuation in other income and expenses, partially offset by higher gross profit.

 

The increase in Group Common and Other gross profit was primarily due to Alcatel Submarine Networks, partially offset by Radio Frequency Systems.

 

Group Common and Other other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 7 million in the second quarter 2016, compared to an income of EUR 110 million in the year-ago quarter. On a year-on-year basis, the change was primarily due to the absence of realized gains and losses related to certain of Nokia’s investments made through its venture funds.

 

Sequential discussion

 

On a sequential basis, in the second quarter 2016, Group Common and Other operating loss decreased primarily due to higher gross profit, partially offset by a net negative fluctuation in other income and expenses.

 

The increase in Group Common and Other gross profit was primarily due to Alcatel Submarine Networks and Radio Frequency Systems.

 

Group Common and Other other income and expenses was an expense of EUR 7 million in the second quarter 2016, compared to an income of EUR 3 million in the first quarter 2016. On a sequential basis, the change was primarily due to absence of realized gains and losses related to certain of Nokia’s investments made through its venture funds.

 

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Cash and cash flow

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nokia
standalone
historicals(2)

 

 

 

 

 

QoQ

 

EUR million, at end of period

 

Q2’16

 

Q2’15

 

YoY change

 

Q1’16

&nbs