TeliaSonera January-June 2008

Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) TeliaSonera January-June 2008 Continued good growth with improved margins First half ? Net sales rose 6.5 percent to SEK 49,672 million (46,625). In local currencies net sales rose 6.2 percent. ? Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company increased to SEK 8,595 million (7,808) and earnings per share to SEK 1.91 (1.74). ? Free cash flow was SEK 3,581 million (6,087). Second quarter ? Net sales rose 5.7 percent to SEK 25,274 million (23,901). In local currencies net sales rose 5.9 percent. ? EBITDA, excluding non-recurring items, increased to SEK 7,978 million (7,516) and the margin to 31.6 percent (31.4). ? Operating income, excluding non-recurring items, increased to SEK 7,410 mil-lion (6,575). ? Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company rose to SEK 4,130... [read full story]