Talentum Q3 2006 Interim Report

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October 27, 2006 at 8.30 am

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TALENTUM’S FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FOR JULY-SEPTEMBER FALLS SHORT OF 2005 FIGURES TALENTUM INTERIM REPORT JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2006 (IFRS) - Net sales: EUR 84.5 million (EUR 69.0 million) - Operating profit: EUR 2.7 million (EUR 16.5 million) - Profit from continuing operations: EUR 2.2 million (EUR 3.5 million) - Cash flow from business operations: EUR 1.0 million (EUR 2.0 million) - Earnings per share: EUR 0.04 (EUR 0.34) - Earnings per share, continuing operations: EUR 0.04 (EUR 0.08) - Equity ratio: 35.2% (42.0%) July-September 2006 - Net sales: EUR 23.3 million (EUR 19.9 million) - Operating profit: EUR –0.3 million (EUR 11.9 million) - Profit from continuing operations: EUR -0.2 million (EUR 0.7 million) The consolidated net sales increased 22% in January-September compared with the previous year and totalled EUR 84.5 million (EUR 69.0 million). Talentum Sweden contributed EUR 14.5 million to the growth in net sales and, excluding the effect of the acquisition (October 6, 2005), net sales went up by 1%. The b-to-b advertising market, which is of particular importance to Talentum, was subdued in the third quarter, and product advertising sales fell short of the target. This caused a fall of slightly over EUR 0.6 million in Publishing’s financial performance, compared with the July-September period in 2005. Premedia’s increased restructuring costs and credit losses (TEUR 130) caused a decrease of EUR 0.8 million in its performance compared with July-September in the previous year. The consolidated operating profit fell to EUR 2.7 million (EUR 16.5 million) in the January-September period. Talentum Sweden contributed an increase of EUR 0.3 million to the consolidated operating profit. The previous year’s figure included a profit of EUR 10.5 million on the sale of the Internet consulting business, and the operating profit for Internet consulting totalled EUR 11.3 million in the previous year. IAS/IFRS REPORTING Talentum transferred to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on January 1, 2005. This interim report has been drawn up according to the IFRS recognition and valuation principles. In drawing up this interim report, Talentum has applied the same accounting principles as in the financial statements for 2005, which contain a description of those principles. The interim report is unaudited. Talentum CEO Juha Blomster: "TALENTUM’S PUBLISHING BUSINESS IN FINLAND SHOWED A WEAK TREND BUT TALENTUM SWEDEN CONTINUES ITS VIGOROUS GROWTH" "Talentum’s publishing business in Finland showed a weak trend. Its net sales for July-September were down on those achieved last year and the financial performance was weaker than one year ago. It was gratifying to note, however, that Talentum’s recruitment advertising increased by a good 30% in January-September and that the growth continued at the same rate in September. Product advertising fell 16% on the previous year’s figure in Finland and in the January-September period the fall was 10%. A 10% increase in income from subscriptions during the January-September period was a major favourable turn around. Talentum Sweden continues to grow at a rate of 20%. The circulation and readership of Affärsvärlden continue to grow rapidly as planned, and those of Ny




Teknik have also increased. Reader surveys in both countries continue to show excellent results." "Net sales for Direct Marketing have remained roughly at their 2005 level. Increased restructuring costs and credit losses caused a distinct fall in Premedia’s July-September performance in comparison with the previous year’s figure. TV operations have been improving steadily since autumn 2005, which is an important favourable trend, and net sales for TV Content Production continue to develop favourably." "Our focus will be increasingly on the publishing of economic and trade media, and our publishing business will be aiming at improved profitability." PROSPECTS OF TALENTUM AND OF THE SECTOR FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2006 AND FOR 2006 - Talentum estimates that its publishing market share in the fourth quarter of 2006 will remain approximately at the level of the third quarter. - Because of the seasonal fluctuation that is typical of the sector, Talentum estimates that its net sales and particularly its financial performance in the final quarter will be above the figures for the other quarters. - Talentum further estimates that the overall advertising market in Finland and Sweden will grow in 2006, but does not expect growth on the b-to-b market, with the exception of job advertising, which is expected to grow substantially. - Talentum estimates that Talentum Sweden will grow at a rate of some 20% in 2006 and that its growth rate will exceed market growth clearly. Its net sales for January-September 2006 were some EUR 14.5 million, as against net sales of some EUR 18 million for the entire 2005. - Talentum estimates that, as a consequence of the weak July-September performance, it is unlikely that the consolidated financial performance for the second half of the year will exceed the level of the first half adjusted for development projects. CONSOLIDATED NET SALES AND GROUP TARGETS Consolidated net sales in the third quarter increased by 17% over the previous year and were EUR 23.3 million (EUR 19.9 million). The growth rate in the January-September period was 22%. Talentum Sweden (acquired October 6, 2005) accounted for EUR 3.5 million of the EUR 3.5 million increase in net sales in the third quarter, and EUR 14.5 million of the EUR 15.5 million increase in net sales in the January-September period. Excluding the effect of the acquisition, net sales for January-September went up by 1%. The biggest contributions to the consolidated net sales were the growth in Publishing (43%) and Direct Marketing (15%). Publishing’s net sales went up by 3%, excluding the effect of the acquisition (October 6, 2005) of Talentum Sweden. The short-term growth target for TV Content Production (10%) was also attained. Premedia net sales declined substantially (-13%). Publishing accounted for 61% of the consolidated net sales in the January-September period. TV Content Production accounted for 20%, Premedia for 16% and Direct Marketing for 7%. Inter-group business activities accounted for 4% of the consolidated net sales.




In spite of the poor trend in the July-September period, advertising revenue from Talentum’s magazines remained close to the previous year’s level, with an increase of 30% in job advertising as the most significant factor. Advertising sales are a key variable in terms of Publishing’s financial performance. Magazines and online operations account for some 85% of Publishing’s net sales, of which advertising for some 60% and content sales for some 40%. Online advertising accounts for a good 10% of all advertising net sales, and books and training bring in the remaining 15% of Publishing’s net sales. Talentum has integrated its business operations portfolio with resolute development work and the implementation of synergy. Talentum’s objective is to continue refining its business operations and synergy potential and to divest non-core assets and operations in a way that will create economic value added for the owners and support profitability and growth in the company’s core business. CONSOLIDATED RESULTS Talentum’s consolidated operating profit for the January-September period was EUR 2.7 million (EUR 16.5 million), i.e. 3.2% (23.9%), and the profit was EUR 2.2 million (EUR 15.0 million), i.e. 2.6% (21.7%). The operating profit for the third quarter of 2005 included a EUR 10.5 million profit on the sale of Satama shares. The operating profit for the third quarter was EUR -0.3 million (EUR 11.9 million), i.e. -1.3% of net sales (60.1%), and the profit was EUR -0.2 million (EUR 12.0 million), i.e. -0.9% (60.5%). Publishing and Direct Marketing performed well, TV Content Production’s performance was very satisfactory, and Premedia’s performance unsatisfactory. Fluctuations in exchange rates did not have a significant effect on Talentum’s consolidated net sales or financial performance. Talentum Group’s currency risk comprises risks concerning foreign currency flows and risks involved with translating shareholders’ equity denominated in foreign currency in the case of Talentum Sweden. Most of the Group’s direct income and costs are generated in the euro zone. The earnings per share for January-September were EUR 0.04 (EUR 0.34) and the figure for continuous operations was EUR 0.04 (EUR 0.08) per share. CASH FLOW, FINANCIAL POSITION AND BALANCE SHEET The cash flow of business operations in January-September totalled EUR 1.0 million (EUR 2.0 million), and EUR -5.0 million (EUR -3.0 million) in July-September. The lower growth figure for working capital, EUR –2.4 million (EUR –5.2 million) improved the cash flow of business operations as compared with the previous year. Net financial income came to EUR –1.8 million (EUR -1.4 million) in January-September, i.e. –2.2% (-2.0%) of net sales. The total assets on September 30, 2006 amounted to EUR 91.2 million (EUR 80.6 million), of which cash and cash equivalents totalled EUR 16.8 million (EUR 35.0 million). The Group’s liquid assets are invested primarily in financial instruments and a small amount in shares. The change in cash and cash equivalents in January-September was EUR –5.9 million (EUR 6.6 million).




The Talentum Group’s financial standing was good, and the equity-to-asset ratio at the end of the period under review was 35.2% (42.0%). The Group’s equity per share was EUR 0.67 (EUR 0.74) at the end of September. The Group’s interest-bearing liabilities at the end of the period under review stood at EUR 29.8 million (EUR 25.7 million). DEPRECIATION, AMORTIZATION AND IMPAIRMENT Consolidated depreciation, amortization and impairment amounted to 3.0% of net sales (3.8%), i.e. EUR 2.5 million (EUR 3.3 million), of which depreciation EUR 2.5 million (EUR 3.3 million). INVESTMENTS Gross investments in fixed assets in January-September totalled EUR 4.4 million (EUR 8.2 million), i.e. 5.2% (9.3%) of net sales. Gross investments in fixed assets for continuing operations totalled EUR 4.4 million (EUR 5.3 million) for the January-September period, i.e. 5.2% (7.7%) of net sales. Gross investments comprised mainly normal replacement and maintenance investment, such as procuring equipment, software and fixtures. Long-term investments in shares totalled EUR 1.4 million (EUR 5.8 million). PERSONNEL The Group employed an average of 1,048 persons in January-September (1,224). Of the employees, 27.8% (16.5%) worked abroad. The average number of staff broken down by sector is as follows: Publishing 405 TV Content Production 95 Premedia 209 Direct Marketing 323 Group Administration 16 MANAGEMENT Talentum Oyj’s CEO Harri Roschier resigned on July 28, 2006 and the Board appointed General Counsel Lasse Rosengren, 43, to act as CEO of Talentum Oyj and Managing Director of Talentum Media Oy until the appointment of a new CEO. On August 31, 2006 the Talentum Oyj Board of Directors appointed Juha Blomster, 49, CEO. Mr Blomster started in his new post on October 1, 2006. Juha Blomster resigned Talentum's Board of Directors on September 30, 2006. STRUCTURAL CHANGES In the comparison figures for 2005, this interim report shows Satama Interactive’s figures under the heading ‘Discontinued operations’ in the income statement. As announced on September 16, 2005, Talentum sold for EUR 23.2 million its 60% majority holding in Satama Interactive, a company that engages in Internet consulting and was listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange NM List in 2000. Satama Interactive’s net sales in accordance with IFRS came to EUR 23.6 million and the operating profit to EUR 0.6 million in 2004. Talentum recorded a profit of EUR 10.5 million on the sale of its holding in Satama in the third quarter of 2005.




In the third quarter of 2006, Talentum Sweden accounted for EUR 3.5 million of net sales and EUR -0.3 million of operating profit; the corresponding figures were EUR 5.7 million and EUR 0.4 million, respectively, for the second quarter of 2006; EUR 5.2 million and EUR 0.2 million, respectively, for the first quarter of 2006; and EUR 5.8 million, EUR 0.9 million, respectively, for the last quarter of 2005. On October 6, 2005, Talentum purchased the entire stock of the Swedish magazine publishing company Ekonomi & Teknik Förlag AB, and on December 15, 2005 the company was renamed Talentum Sweden. The total purchase price was EUR 17.4 million (SEK 162 million), of which EUR 11.0 million (SEK 102 million) was in cash and EUR 6.4 million (SEK 60 million) in Talentum Oyj shares. Talentum Sweden had net sales of some EUR 18 million in 2005. BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND SEASONAL VARIATION IN THE MEDIA MARKET The general economic situation remained fairly good during the first nine months of 2006. The b-to-b advertising market, which is interesting to Talentum, was subdued in the third quarter, particularly in September, which is why advertising sales fell short of the 2005 figures in spite of the fact that Talentum’s job advertising continued to grow vigorously. There is a seasonal fluctuation in the media and media services markets, and business is at its briskest during the final quarter of the year. Not all Talentum’s personnel resources are available during the summer holidays, and generally no magazines or books are put out in the summer. These characteristics of the business may cause considerable variation in Talentum’s quarterly net sales and particularly in the profit: the figures are the highest in the last quarter, and correspondingly lower in the third quarter than in the first and second quarters. As a result of the seasonal fluctuation, the main part of net sales and an even greater part of the operating profit in publishing accrue in the latter half of the year. This is the most important reason for most of Talentum’s profit being made in the latter half of the year and the profit trend looking better towards the end of the year. The annual quarterly-based seasonal fluctuation in Publishing’s operating profit is increased from earlier periods by the seasonal fluctuation in Sweden being greater than in Finland because of the one-dimensional structure of the operations and the predominance of magazines. In order to eliminate the impact of this seasonal fluctuation, Talentum is presenting an income statement of the business areas for the past 12-month period (floating 12 months) and for the 12-month period before that as comparative data, in addition to the reporting periods required by the standard procedure. ORDER BACKLOG The order backlog is not detailed here, since this information is not relevant due to the nature of the business of the Talentum Group. As none of the Talentum business areas have orders extending forward for further than about one month, an order backlog in the conventional sense does not really exist. While customers and the company have signed commercial agreements for periods of several years ahead, the company management does not consider that these agreements constitute an order backlog as such.




BUSINESS RISKS Talentum takes controlled risks that are integrally linked with its corporate strategy and objectives. Risks relating to strategy and objectives are controlled and reduced in various ways. 40% of the consolidated net sales are linked with advertising, specifically with the b-to-b sector, which is susceptible to cyclical fluctuation. We try to control this market risk by increasing revenue from circulation sales and content-sales services. All our products and services aim at being market leaders in their own field, which makes it possible to succeed even during a low cycle. The company is not prepared to take risks that endanger continuation of operations or are difficult to control and cause substantial harm to the company’s operations. Risk management does not have a separate organization of its own; its responsibilities follow the division of responsibilities in business operations and the organization. The most important perceived risks are reported to the Board of Directors annually when operations are being planned, and the Board then analyses risks from the shareholder value perspective. In addition, internal auditing is outsourced by Board decision to Tuokko Tilintarkastus Oy (PKF International), a professional and independent external service provider with sufficient resources. The aim of internal auditing is to promote and improve risk management in Talentum’s various operating areas. Talentum keeps an active eye on the market situation in order to be able to prepare for changes in the competition situation in advance. Competition has remained unchanged for a longer period now, but it is possible that the major media companies will increase their input in Talentum’s product areas significantly. The Talentum Group’s currency risks comprise risks concerning foreign currency flows and, in the case of Talentum Sweden, risks involved with translating shareholders’ equity denominated in foreign currency. The majority of the Group’s direct income and costs are generated in the euro zone. The basic principle for controlling risks concerning foreign currency flows is by matching income and costs. The basic principle for risks associated with translating shareholders’ equity is to try to hedge against large currency movements. Talentum tries to hedge against finance risks relating to its business operations by ensuring that stable financial conditions are created for developing them. Customers’ payment behaviour is monitored constantly. Attempts are made to invest liquid funds in liquid money market instruments that have good credit standing. Liquid funds do not contain a major interest rate risk because of the short duration of the investments. BUSINESS AREAS Publishing Publishing performed well during the first half of the year. Net sales in January-September were EUR 51.2 million (EUR 35.8 million), and the operating profit was EUR 4.3 million (EUR 5.3 million), i.e. 8.3% (14.8%) of net sales. Publishing grew by 33% in the third quarter, and the operating profit there was 5.0% of net sales (12.8%). Talentum Sweden contributed EUR 3.5 million to the growth in net sales of EUR 3.5 million in the third quarter, and EUR 14.5 million to the growth in net sales of EUR 15.4 million in the January-September period. Excluding the effect




of the acquisition of Talentum Sweden, net sales increased by 2.6% in the January-September period. Talentum Sweden reduced the operating profit for the third quarter by EUR -0.3 million and increased the figure for January-September by EUR 0.3 million. Magazine publishing’s net sales in January-September totalled EUR 43.7 million (EUR 26.3 million) (Internet services accounted for around EUR 2.2 million (EUR 2.5 million)), book publishing’s net sales were EUR 5.9 million (EUR 6.0 million) and the net sales for training activities were EUR 1.5 million (EUR 1.0 million). The circulation revenue of Talentum’s magazines was up 9% and advertising revenue 4%. The upward trend in job advertising that started in the latter half of 2004 continued. TV Content Production The net sales in January-September of Varesvuo Partners Oy, which concentrates on TV content production, increased by 10% (-7%) to EUR 16.9 million (EUR 15.3 million). The operating profit was EUR 1.0 million (EUR 0.3 million). The demand for commercials continued to rise following the upswing at the turn of the year 2005/2006. Net sales rose by 12% to EUR 6.0 million (EUR 5.3 million). TV Content Production continued investing in TV programme production. TV Content Production’s net sales went up by 16% to EUR 8.4 million (EUR 7.2 million). Premedia Premedia’s net sales in January-September decreased by 13% (-1%) to EUR 13.6 million (EUR 15.6 million). The operating profit was EUR -0.7 million (EUR 0.4 million). Internal streamlining measures in the Premedia business area continued, and increased restructuring costs and credit losses hampered the financial performance, which will continue to remain modest. Direct Marketing Direct Marketing’s net sales in January-September increased by 15% (3%) to EUR 6.2 million (EUR 5.4 million). The operating profit was EUR 0.9 million (EUR 0.9 million). Direct Marketing’s success continued, particularly in Finland. SHARES AND SHARE CAPITAL At the end of the period under review, Talentum Oyj’s share capital totalled EUR 18,593,518.79, comprising 44,220,817 fully paid-up shares. The shares are listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange Main List (October 2, 2006: OMX Nordic List). At the end of the period under review, the company and its subsidiary held 181,000 company shares, 0.41% of Talentum’s total stock and votes. Shareholdings of the Board of Directors and Managing Director On September 30, 2006, the number of Talentum Oyj shares and options owned by members of the Board of Directors and the CEO personally and through companies




in which they have a controlling interest was 4,470,162, representing 10.1% of the company's total shares and votes. Board of Directors’ authorizations The Annual General Meeting on March 28, 2006 authorized the Board of Directors to decide, within one year of the meeting, on taking out one or several convertible bonds and/or issuing options and/or on increasing the share capital by a rights issue in one or several instalments, provided that the increase is no more than EUR 1,859,351.88 and that no more than 4,422,081 new shares are subscribed. The maximum increase in the share capital and the combined number of votes of the shares issued correspond to less than 10% of the company’s registered share capital and of the combined number of votes conferred by the shares. The Board of Directors has the right to decide on the subscription price, the grounds for determining the subscription price, other terms and conditions of the subscription, and the other terms and factors relating to the rights issue, issuing of options and taking out of a convertible loan. The authorization includes the right to overrule the shareholders' right of pre-emption. The authorization can be exercised only for financing mergers and acquisitions. As of September 30, 2006, the authorization had not been exercised. The Annual General Meeting on March 28, 2006 authorized the Board of Directors to decide, within one year of the meeting, on the acquisition of the company’s own shares using the company’s disposable funds in one or several instalments, but placed a limit of 4,422,081 on the maximum number of shares to be acquired, including the 181,000 shares acquired on the basis of previous acquisition authorizations. The limit is equivalent to less than 10% of the company’s registered share capital and combined votes conferred by the shares. The authorization includes the right to acquire shares in a manner other than in proportion to the shareholders’ holdings. As of September 30, 2006, the authorization had not been exercised. The Annual General Meeting on March 28, 2006 authorized the Board of Directors to decide, within one year of the meeting, on the relinquishment in one or several instalments of the company’s own shares acquired for the company, but placed a limit of 4,422,081 on the maximum number of shares to be relinquished. The limit is equivalent to less than 10% of the company’s registered share capital and combined votes conferred by the shares. The authorization includes the right to relinquish shares in a manner other than in the proportion to the shareholders’ pre-emptive rights to acquire the company’s own shares. As of September 30, 2006, the authorization had not been exercised. Notifications There were no notifications in July-September 2006. Liquidity providing agreement An agreement with Nordea Securities Plc on liquidity providing for Talentum Oyj shares became effective on June 21, 2004. Under the agreement, Nordea Securities submits purchase and sale offers so that the maximum differential between them is 3% of the purchase offer. The offers will include a minimum of 2,500 shares. -




The forecasts and estimates presented here are based on the management’s current view of economic trends. The actual results may differ considerably from those expected at this time. This interim report has been drawn up according to the IFRS recognition and valuation principles. In drawing up this interim report, Talentum has applied the same accounting principles as in the financial statements for 2005, which contain a description of those principles.

INCOME STATEMENT 7-9/2006 7-9/2005 1-9/2006 1-9/2005 1-12/2005 1000 EUR Net sales 23 326 19 861 84 495 68 998 103 289 Operating profit (adjusted) *) -300 11 935 2 667 16 525 20 447 Financial income and expenses -138 -171 -349 -657 -741 Share of profit of associates 107 11 295 131 239 Adjusted profit before tax *) -331 11 775 2 613 15 999 19 945 Operating profit on discontinued operations 0 -10 759 0 -11 231 -11 231 Profit before tax -331 1 016 2 613 4 768 8 715 Income tax expense 119 -282 -438 -1 263 -1 556 Profit after tax - ongoing activities -212 734 2 175 3 505 7 158 Discontinued operations 0 11 283 0 11 500 11 500 Profit for the period -212 12 018 2 175 15 005 18 658 Attributable to: Equity holders of the parent -327 11 720 1 634 14 431 17 868 Minority interest 115 297 541 574 789 Earnings per share (EUR) -0.01 0.28 0.04 0.34 0.42 Earnings per share, ongoing operations (EUR) -0.01 0.02 0.04 0.08 0.16 Earnings per share, discontinued operations (EUR) 0.00 0.26 0.00 0.26 0.26 *) Including discontinued operations Tax on the profit for the period under review is calculated according to Group’s estimated average tax rate for 2006




BALANCE SHEET 30.9.2006 30.9.2005 31.12.2005 1000 EUR ASSETS Non-current assets Intangible assets 12 003 2 657 12 135 Goodwill 25 220 14 769 24 792 Tangible assets 8 096 7 489 7 754 Investments in associates 2 838 1 281 1 389 Deferred income taxes 3 913 1 107 3 458 Other long term receivables and investments 1 329 379 1 375 Total non-current assets 53 399 27 682 50 903 Current assets Inventories 2 939 3 525 3 469 Trade receivables and other receivables 18 110 14 436 13 407 Cash and cash equivalents 16 768 34 988 22 677 Total current assets 37 817 52 949 39 553 TOTAL ASSETS 91 216 80 631 90 456 SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Shareholder’s equity Share capital 18 594 17 891 18 594 Share premium reserve 5 896 166 5 896 Own shares -1 314 -1 314 -1 314 Fair value reserve and other reserves 4 15 4 Exchange differences 162 83 -44 Retained earnings 4 650 104 254 Net income 1 634 14 431 17 868 Total 29 626 31 376 41 259 Minority interest 2 262 1 832 2 043 Total equity 31 889 33 209 43 302 Long term debt 7 881 5948 8522 Short term debt 51 447 41473 38632 SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 91 216 80 631 90 456 Interest bearing debt 29 813 25 683 15 555




CASH FLOW STATEMENT 1-9/2006 1-9/2005 1-12/2005 1000 EUR Profit for the period 2 175 15 005 18 658 Adjustments 3 076 -6 469 -5 309 Change in working capital -2 368 -5 194 -3 392 Net financial items and taxes -1 840 -1 378 -1 727 Net cash from operating activities 1 043 1 964 8 230 Acquisitions of subsidiaries and associates -3 779 -6 057 -11 903 Purchase of other non-current assets -2 971 -2 399 -3 225 Other investments -1 327 -1 188 -1 772 Sales of subsidiaries 0 16 786 17 770 Sales of other non-current assets 342 324 461 Net cash used in investing activities -7 735 7 466 1 331 Change in short term loans 16 000 10 000 -2 000 Change in long term loans -1 432 -4 174 -4 710 Payment of finance lease liabilities -110 -112 -174 Dividends paid and equivalents -13 431 -6 620 -6 620 Other financing items -244 -230 -74 Share repurchases 0 -1 724 -1 724 Net cash used in financing activities 783 -2 860 -15 302 Net change in cash and cash equivalents -5 909 6 570 -5 741 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 22 677 28 418 28 418 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 16 768 34 988 22 677 Inclunding discontinued operations: Cash flow from operating activities 628 628 Cash flow from investing activities -2 481 15 289 Cash flow from financing activities -1 400 -1 400

INVESTMENTS 1-9/2006 1-9/2005 1-12/2005 1000 EUR Investments in non-current assets, ongoing activities 4 396 5 332 25 672 Investments in non-current assets, discontinued activities 0 2 876 2 876 Total 4 396 8 208 28 548 % of net sales 5.2 9.3 23.3




AVERAGE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES 1-9/2006 1-9/2005 1-12/2005 Talentum Group **) 774 965 923 Part-time telemarketing staff 274 258 279 Total 1 048 1 224 1 202 **) Including employees of discontinued operations 296 222

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 30.9.2006 30.9.2005 31.12.2005 1000 EUR Given as security 5 903 17 220 5 903 Loans with securities as collateral 3 281 3 974 3 801 Rental and other commitments ***) 17 497 16 120 18 845 Leasing commitments ***) 2 759 2 690 2 492 ***) Including the commitments of discontinued operations NUMBER OF SHARES Adjusted average number 44039817 42354126 42720075 Number at the end of period 44039817 42370176 44039817 KEY FIGURES Earnings per share, adjusted (EUR) 0.04 0.34 0.42 Earnings per share, ongoing activities (EUR) 0.04 0.08 0.16 Earnings per share, discontinued operations (EUR) 0.00 0.26 0.26 Equity per share (EUR) 0.67 0.74 0.94 Equity ratio, % 35.17 42.02 48.84




STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

1000 EUR Equity

Share Premium reserve

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Exchange differ- rences

Retained earnings

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Total equity

Equity 1.1.2005 17863 -4 7 84 5028 9875 32853 Share-based payments 54 36 90 Net income recognized 8 64 2 74 directly in equity Profit for the period 14431 574 15005 Dividends paid -6356 -265 -6621 Issue of share capital 28 170 198 Other -1 -8390 -8390 Equity 30.9.2005 17891 166 15 83 13221 1832 33209 Equity 1.1.2006 18594 896 4 -44 16808 2043 43302 Exchange differences 206 206 Net income recognized -260 -260 directly in equity Profit for the period 1634 541 2175

Dividends paid -13212 -219 -13 431

Other -103 -103 Equity 18594 5896 4 162 4970 2262 31888




TALENTUM GROUP/SUB-SEGMENTS

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Net sales Publishing 13952 10464 51215 35823 57447 72839 51989 TV content production 4986 3959 16858 15341 21499 23016 21976 Premedia 3459 4724 13572 15629 20975 18918 20998 Direct marketing 1930 1753 6163 5369 7163 7957 7020 Internet consulting ****) 0 6591 0 19717 19717 0 26372 Sales within group -1002 -1141 -3313 -3396 -4027 -3944 -4361 Total 23326 26350 84495 88483 122774 118786 123994 -Discontinued operations 0 -6591 0

-19 717 -19717 0 -26372

Adjustments and eliminations 0 102 0 232 232 0 280 Total 23326 19861 84495 68998 103289 118786 97902 Operating profit Publishing 700 1343 4267 5305 9823 8785 9363 TV content production 162 68 1007 285 628 1350 749 Premedia -815 27 -697 425 31 -1091 870 Direct marketing 254 234 859 861 1157 1155 1085 Internet consulting ****) 0 271 0 743 743 0 1008 Parent company and group items -601 -496 -2769 -1582 -2422 -3609 -2453 Capital gain on discontinued operations 0 10488 10488 10488 0 10488 Total -300 11935 2667 16525 20447 6589 21110 PUBLISHING BY GEOGRAPHICAL AREA

1000 EUR 7-9/2006 7-9/2005 1-9/2006 1-9/2005 1-12/ 2005

Net sales Finland 10 371 10 410 36 488 35 543 51 241 Other 3 581 54 14 727 280 6 206 Total 13 952 10 464 51 215 35 823 57 447 Operating profit Finland 948 1 330 3 888 5 282 8 888 Other -248 13 379 23 935 Total 700 1 343 4 267 5 305 9 823




AVERAGE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES 1-9/2006 1-9/2005 1-12/2005 Publishing 405 279 308 TV content production 95 103 102 Premedia 209 225 228 Direct marketing 323 305 326 Internet consulting ****) 0 296 222 Group administration 16 16 16 Total 1 048 1 224 1 202 ****) Discontinued operations, gross

This interim report is unaudited. TALENTUM OYJ Juha Blomster CEO FURTHER INFORMATION Juha Blomster, CEO, tel +358 (0)20 442 4444 Kai Järvikare, CFO, tel +358 (0)40 342 4210 www.talentum.com COPIES TO Helsinki Stock Exchange Key media This report is published in Finnish and in English. In case of doubt the Finnish version is authoritative. BRIEFING A briefing will be held for analysts and the media today, October 27, 2006, at 9.30 at the Talentum head office, Annankatu 34-36 B, Kamppi, Helsinki. The interim report will be presented by CEO Juha Blomster, and CFO Kai Järvikare will also be present.

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