Elisa Oyj announced consolidated unaudited earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported revenue of EUR 361.3 million against EUR 381.5 million a year ago. The decrease was mainly due to lower mobile interconnection fees both in Finland and Estonia, as well as decreased usage and lower campaign prices in mobile business. EBITDA was EUR 108.8 million against EUR 121.1 million a year ago, and excluding non-recurring items EUR 111 million. EBITDA decreased by 10% on the previous year mainly due to lower revenue. EBIT was EUR 59.1 million against EUR 67.9 million a year ago. Profit before tax was EUR 53.3 million against EUR 61.1 million a year ago. Profit for the period was EUR 40.0 million against EUR 47.8 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was EUR 40.1 million against EUR 48.0 million a year ago. Earnings per basic and diluted share were EUR 0.26 against EUR 0.31 a year ago. Net cash flow from operating activities was EUR 91.9 million against EUR 76.7 million a year ago. Capital expenditure was EUR 48.8 million against EUR 39.5 million a year ago. Interest bearing net debt was EUR 807.3 million. Shareholders equity per share was EUR 4.33. Return on equity was 5.2% against 5.5% a year ago. Cash flow was negatively affected by lower EBITDA, increased capital expenditure and investments in shares, as well as higher paid taxes. The company announced that in 2013 full year revenue, excluding the pending PPO acquisition is estimated to be at the same level as in the previous year. Full year EBITDA, excluding non-recurring items and the pending PPO acquisition, is anticipated to be at the same level as or slightly below 2012. Full­ year capital expenditure is expected to be a maximum of 12% of revenue. Elisa's financial position and liquidity are good.

Elisa Oyj, Q1 2013 Earnings Call, Apr 19, 2013

Elisa Oyj announced that at the annual general meeting held on March 25, 2013, shareholders decided to pay a dividend of EUR 1.30 per share based on the adopted financial statements 2012. The dividend will be paid to shareholders listed in the company’s share register maintained by Euroclear Finland Ltd. on March 28, 2013. The payment will be paid on April 9, 2013. At the same meeting shareholders appointed Jaakko Uotila as a new member of the board of directors.