Fortum Corporation Interim Report January September October 2009

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1 Fortum Corporation Interim Report January September 22 October

2 Fortum Corporation Interim Report January September 22 October at 9:00 Consistent performance in a challenging environment Comparable operating profit EUR 1,318 (1,337) million, -1%; includes a EUR -91 million translation effect from weaker SEK Earnings per share EUR 1.02 (EUR 1.10) Net cash from operating activities EUR 1,868 (1,440) million 92% (92%) of power generated in the EU was CO 2 -free Progress in Russia according to plan Key figures III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM Sales, EUR million 1,046 1,272 3,872 4,034 5,636 5,474 Operating profit, EUR million ,260 1,352 1,963 1,871 Comparable operating profit, EUR million ,318 1,337 1,845 1,826 Profit before taxes, EUR million ,131 1,245 1,850 1,736 Earnings per share, EUR Net cash from operating activities, EUR million ,868 1,440 2,002 2,430 Shareholders equity per share, EUR N/A Interest-bearing net debt (at end of period), EUR million 6,041 6,520 6,179 N/A Average number of shares, 1,000s 888, , , ,026 Key financial ratios LTM Return on capital employed, % Return on shareholders equity, % Net debt/ebitda Fortum's January September comparable operating profit was EUR 1,318 (1,337) million. The decline in operating profit is mainly due to lower results in the Power Generation and Heat segments. Both were negatively affected by lower power sales prices especially in the third quarter. The comparable operating profit in the Markets and Russia segments improved from January-September a year ago. Nordic power consumption was about 20 terawatt-hours (TWh), or 7%, lower in January September compared to the previous year. is expected to be the trough in Nordic electricity demand. The Nord Pool average system price of electricity was EUR 34.5 (42.7) per megawatthour (MWh). In the same period, Power Generation's achieved power price was EUR 49.2 (49.3) per MWh, i.e. approximately the same level as last year, mainly thanks to hedging. The average SEK rate in the first three quarters of decreased by approximately 13% compared to the first three quarters of. The translation effect caused by the lower average SEK rate was approximately EUR -91 million in Fortum's January September comparable operating profit compared to the same period last year. Fortum's net debt to EBITDA for the last twelve months was 2.5 (2.5 at year-end ). Fortum Corporation 2 (37) Domicile Espoo Business ID

3 The integration of OAO Fortum (former TGC-10) proceeded according to plans. Fortum is well on track to reach the targeted annual efficiency improvements of approximately EUR 100 million by Power sector reform in Russia has progressed as planned: The share of produced wholesale power sold on the competitive market in Russia was increased from 30% to 50% at the beginning of July. The share is expected to increase further to 60% from the beginning of Financial results July September Group sales were EUR 1,046 (1,272) million. Group operating profit totalled EUR 286 (395) million. Comparable operating profit totalled EUR 316 (353) million. The third-quarter net profit declined EUR 65 million from a year ago. Earnings per share were EUR 0.24 (0.32), 25% lower than in the third quarter of last year. The decline stems from lower reported operating profit. The third-quarter reported operating profit was affected by mark-to-market accounting effects (IAS 39) from the decrease in the value of the currency derivatives used for hedging Fortum's power derivatives portfolio. Sales by segment EUR million III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM Power Generation ,917 2,156 2,892 2,653 Heat ,003 1,466 1,400 Distribution Markets ,039 1,391 1,922 1,570 Russia Other Netting of Nord Pool transactions ,260-1,736-1,246 Eliminations Total 1,046 1,272 3,872 4,034 5,636 5,474 Comparable operating profit by segment EUR million III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM Power Generation ,075 1,150 1,528 1,453 Heat Distribution Markets Russia Other Total ,318 1,337 1,845 1,826 Fortum Corporation 3 (37) Domicile Espoo Business ID

4 Operating profit by segment EUR million III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM Power Generation ,005 1,129 1,599 1,475 Heat Distribution Markets Russia Other Total ,260 1,352 1,963 1,871 January September Group sales were EUR 3,872 (4,034) million. Group operating profit totalled EUR 1,260 (1,352) million. Comparable operating profit totalled EUR 1,318 (1,337) million. The share of profits/losses of associates and joint ventures was EUR -1 million, EUR 79 million lower than in the previous year. This was mainly due to the lower contribution from Hafslund ASA s fourth-quarter earnings. Hafslund s effect is EUR 60 million of the decrease. The Group's net financial expenses decreased to EUR 128 (185) million. The decrease is attributable to lower interest expenses. The change in fair value of derivatives was EUR 5 (5) million. Profit before taxes was EUR 1,131 (1,245) million. Taxes for the period totalled EUR 211 (256) million. The tax rate according to the income statement was 18.7% (20.6%). The profit for the period was EUR 920 (989) million. Fortum's earnings per share were EUR 1.02 (1.10). Non-controlling (minority) interests accounted for EUR 14 (10) million. These are mainly attributable to Fortum Värme Holding AB, in which the city of Stockholm has a 50% economic interest. Return on capital employed was 13.2% for the last twelve months (15.0% at year-end ), and return on shareholders' equity was 18.6% for the last twelve months (18.7% at year-end ). Market conditions NORDIC COUNTRIES According to preliminary statistics, the Nordic countries consumed 75 (83) TWh of electricity in the third quarter of, about 10% less than in the previous year. During the first three quarters, the Nordic countries consumed about 268 (288) TWh. The decrease is mainly due to the drop in industrial consumption as a result of the recession. According to Fortum's estimate, the Nordic industrial consumption decreased close to 20% compared to the first three quarters of. The price of coal remained relatively stable during the third quarter of, continuing on a clearly lower level compared to one year before. The average market price of coal (ICE Fortum Corporation 4 (37) Domicile Espoo Business ID

5 Rotterdam) during the third quarter was USD 68 (191) per tonne. After a strong second quarter of, the market price for oil (ICE Brent) stabilised to an average of USD 69 (117) per barrel for the third quarter. During the third quarter, the average market price of CO 2 emission allowances (EUA) for was EUR 14.3 per tonne CO 2. The corresponding price for CO 2 emission allowances for was EUR 24.5 per tonne CO 2. started with the Nordic water reservoirs 5 TWh below the long-term average. At the end of the third quarter, the Nordic water reservoirs were at the long-term average and 6 TWh above the corresponding level last year. During the third quarter, the average system spot price for power in Nord Pool was EUR 31.3 (55.4) per MWh. The Finnish and Swedish area prices were above the system price level, at EUR 35.6 (65.8) per MWh in Finland and at EUR 35.4 (65.9) per MWh in Sweden. In January September, the average system spot price for power in Nord Pool was EUR 34.5 (42.7) per MWh. The average Finnish and Swedish area prices were EUR 36.0 (50.6) per MWh. In Germany, the average spot price for the third quarter of was EUR 37.0 (73.2) per MWh, being higher than in the Nordic area. This resulted in net export from the Nordic area to Germany. RUSSIA According to preliminary statistics, electricity demand in January September decreased by approximately 8% compared to the corresponding period in. Russia's overall electricity demand in the third quarter of decreased by approximately 8% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. OAO Fortum operates in the Tuymen and Chelyabinsk areas, which belong to the Urals price zone. Electricity consumption in the Urals region decreased by about 8% compared to the previous year. In the Tyumen area, where industrial production is dominated by oil and gas industries, electricity demand decreased by approximately 1%. Electricity demand in the Chealyabinsk area, which is dominated by the metals industry, is showing some signs of picking up: the year-on-year decrease in the third quarter was approximately 12% while it was over 25% in the second quarter. The average electricity spot price, excluding capacity price, in the European and Urals part of Russia increased to RUB 715 per MWh from the previous quarter RUB 640 per MWh. However, the spot price decreased from RUB 831 per MWh in the third quarter. The regulated electricity prices increased from a year ago. The capacity prices are still mainly regulated and were, on average, higher than a year ago. The share of power sold on the liberalised market was increased from 30% to 50% in the beginning of July. The rules for the long-term capacity market are currently under consideration by the Russian government and are expected to be finalised by the end of the year. In August, a major breakdown occurred at the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydro power plant in Russia. The event has affected power prices only in the Siberian price zone of the Russian power market. The European and Urals zone, where OAO Fortum operates, has not been affected. Fortum Corporation 5 (37) Domicile Espoo Business ID

6 Total power and heat generation figures Fortum's total power generation during January September was 47.9 (46.7) TWh, of which 35.3 (38.7) TWh was in the Nordic countries, representing 13% (13%) of the total Nordic electricity consumption. Fortum's total heat production during January September was 33.0 (24.8) TWh, of which 13.2 (14.7) TWh was in the Nordic countries. The increase in the total power and heat generation volumes is due to the inclusion of OAO Fortum, which has been consolidated from the beginning of April. The decrease in Nordic hydropower generation was mainly due to lower precipitation and inflows into Nordic water reservoirs. was an exceptionally good hydro year. The decrease in Nordic nuclear power generation is mainly due to the long upgrade outage in Oskarshamn 3. Fortum's total power and heat generation figures are presented below. In addition, the respective figures by segment are presented in the segment reviews. Fortum's total power and heat III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM generation in the EU and Norway, TWh Power generation Heat generation Fortum's total power and heat III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM generation in Russia, TWh *) Power generation Heat generation *) Power and heat generation numbers for Q1/09 have been revised Fortum's own power generation III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM by source, TWh, total in the Nordic countries Hydropower Nuclear power Thermal power Total Fortum's own power generation III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM by source, %, total in the Nordic countries Hydropower Nuclear power Thermal power Total Total power and heat sales figures Fortum's total power sales during January September were 55.5 (54.2) TWh, of which 40.4 (44.2) TWh were in the Nordic countries. This represents approximately 15% (15%) of the estimated Nordic electricity consumption during January September. Fortum Corporation 6 (37) Domicile Espoo Business ID

7 Fortum's total heat sales during January September were 33.4 (25.2) TWh, of which 12.0 (13.9) TWh were in the Nordic countries. Fortum's total electricity* and III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM heat sales in the EU and Norway, EUR million Electricity sales ,034 2,188 2,959 2,805 Heat sales ,157 1,109 * Nord Pool transactions are calculated as a net amount of hourly sales and purchases at the Group level. Fortum's total electricity and heat III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM sales in Russia, EUR million Electricity sales Heat sales Fortum's total electricity III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM sales* by area, TWh Finland Sweden Russia Other countries Total * Nord Pool transactions are calculated as a net amount of hourly sales and purchases at the Group level. Fortum's total heat sales by III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM area, TWh Russia Finland Sweden Poland Other countries** Total ** Including the UK, which is reported in the Power Generation segment, other sales. Fortum's emissions subject to the EU's trading scheme During the first nine months of, approximately 92% (92%) of the power generated by Fortum within the EU countries was CO 2 -free. Fortum s total CO 2 emissions subject to the EU s emissions trading scheme (ETS) in the first three quarters amounted to 5.0 (4.5) million tonnes of CO 2. Fortum s total annual CO 2 allowance allocation for its power and heat plants is approximately 5.9 million tonnes per year during In Finland, Fortum s CO 2 allocation is approximately 4.1 million tonnes of CO 2 per annum, representing 11% of the Finnish national allocation. In Sweden, Fortum s free CO 2 allocation is approximately 0.2 million tonnes of CO 2 per annum, representing 0.7% of the Swedish national allocation. Fortum Corporation 7 (37) Domicile Espoo Business ID

8 Total CO 2 emissions III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM (million tonnes) Total emissions Emissions subject to ETS Free emissions allocation Emissions in Russia SEGMENT REVIEWS Power Generation The business area comprises power generation and sales in the Nordic countries and the provision of operation and maintenance services in the Nordic area and selected international markets. The Power Generation segment sells its production to Nord Pool. EUR million III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM Sales ,917 2,156 2,892 2,653 - power sales ,777 1,928 2,566 2,415 - other sales Operating profit ,005 1,129 1,599 1,475 Comparable operating profit ,075 1,150 1,528 1,453 Net assets (at period-end) 5,527 5,396 5,331 Return on net assets, % Comparable return on net assets, % Gross investments Number of employees 3,285 3,564 3,520 The segment's power generation during the third quarter of amounted to 9.7 (10.0) TWh in the Nordic countries. In January September, the segment's power generation in the Nordic countries was 32.6 (35.5) TWh. Approximately 97% (98%) of the segment s power generation was CO 2 -free. The decrease in Nordic hydropower generation is mainly due to lower precipitation and inflows into Nordic water reservoirs. The decrease in Nordic nuclear power generation is mainly due to the extensive power increase and safety modernisation outage in Oskarshamn 3, which started at the beginning of March and is expected to continue until late October. Oskarshamn 3's capacity will increase by ~250 megawatts (MW) of which Fortum s share is approximately 110 MW. Power generation by source, III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM TWh Hydropower, Nordic Nuclear power, Nordic Thermal power, Nordic Total in the Nordic countries Thermal in other countries Total Nordic sales volume, TWh of which pass-through sales Fortum Corporation 8 (37) Domicile Espoo Business ID

9 Sales price, EUR/MWh III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM Generation's Nordic power price* * For the Power Generation segment in the Nordic countries, excluding pass-through sales. During the third quarter of, the average system spot price in Nord Pool was EUR 31.3 per MWh, while Finnish and Swedish area prices were above the system price level, at EUR 35.6 per MWh in Finland and EUR 35.4 per MWh in Sweden. During the same period, Generation's achieved Nordic power price was EUR 50.2 per MWh, thanks to hedging. The segment's Nordic sales volume without pass-through items was EUR 10.1 (10.6) TWh. During January September, the average system spot price in Nord Pool was EUR 34.5 per MWh, while the Finnish and Swedish area prices were EUR 36.0 per MWh. Generation's achieved Nordic power price was EUR 49.2 per MWh, at approximately the same level as last year. In the third quarter, the Power Generation segment s comparable operating profit was lower than in the corresponding period last year, mainly due to the lower achieved sales price. Increased hydro production contributed positively to the third quarter earnings while the decreased nuclear production had a clear negative effect. In January September, the Power Generation segment s comparable operating profit was lower than in the corresponding period last year. This was mainly due to the lower hydropower and nuclear generation volumes. The translation effect from the lower SEK was EUR -67 million in the segment's January-September comparable operating profit. In February, Fortum submitted to the Government of Finland an application for a decision-in-principle concerning the construction of a new nuclear power plant unit in Loviisa. Fortum is one of three applicants applying for the decision-in-principle. The Government is expected to make its proposal to the Parliament during the early part of In September, Fortum and Metsähallitus announced a joint development project of a wind power park in the Kuolavaara-Keulakkopää area, located in the Kittilä and Sodankylä municipalities in northern Finland. According to initial estimates, approximately 18 wind power stations of 2 3 MW each can be built in the area, producing between 100 and 120 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity annually. Fortum is a shareholder in Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO), a nuclear generation company operating two nuclear power units in Olkiluoto, Finland. TVO is in the process of building a third unit, Olkiluoto 3. Based on the latest progress report submitted by the plant supplier, AREVA-Siemens, TVO now estimates that the start-up of the plant may be postponed beyond June 2012, which is the current schedule confirmed by the supplier. In late March, TVO's shareholders committed to providing a EUR 300 million subordinated shareholder's loan to TVO. Fortum's share of this commitment is at maximum EUR 75 million. Fortum Corporation 9 (37) Domicile Espoo Business ID

10 Heat The business area comprises heat generation and sales in the Nordic countries and other parts of the Baltic Rim. Fortum is a leading heat producer in the Nordic region. The segment also generates power in combined heat and power plants (CHP) and sells it to end customers mainly through long-term contracts as well as to Nord Pool. The segment includes the business unit Värme, operating in Sweden, and Heat, operating mainly in other markets. EUR million III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM Sales ,003 1,466 1,400 - heat sales ,120 1,068 - power sales other sales Operating profit Comparable operating profit Net assets (at period-end) 3,655 3,595 3,468 Return on net assets, % Comparable return on net assets, % Gross investments Number of employees 2,121 2,486 2,318 The segment's heat sales during January September amounted to 15.1 (17.0) TWh, most of which was generated in the Nordic countries. During the same period, power sales from CHP production totalled 2.8 (3.3) TWh. The decline in the sales volume is mainly due to the sale of a CHP company in Jyväskylä, Finland, at the end of, and lower industrial customer demand. The Heat segment s third-quarter comparable operating profit was EUR -14 million, EUR 7 million less than last year. The decrease was mainly due to lower power and heat volumes, and lower power price. In January September, the segment s comparable operating profit was EUR 124 million, EUR 17 million lower than the year before. The decline was mainly due to the EUR -12 million translation effect from a weak SEK and PLN, mainly in the first half of the year, and higher fuel costs. In May, Fortum sold its peat production in central Finland to Vapo Oy. In August, Fortum sold its CHP plant in Kokkola, Finland, to the city of Kokkola. The construction of three new CHP plants in Espoo, Finland, in Czestochowa, Poland, and in Pärnu, Estonia, proceeded. The trial runs of the new Suomenoja CHP plant were started in September. Heat sales by area, TWh III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM Finland Sweden Poland Other countries Total Power sales, TWh III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM Total Fortum Corporation 10 (37) Domicile Espoo Business ID

11 Distribution Fortum owns and operates distribution and regional networks and distributes electricity to a total of 1.6 million customers in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Estonia. EUR million III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM Sales distribution network transmission regional network transmission other sales Operating profit Comparable operating profit Net assets (at period-end) 3,248 3,265 3,032 Return on net assets, % Comparable return on net assets, % Gross investments Number of employees 1,154 1,336 1,336 The volume of distribution and regional network transmission during the third quarter of totalled 4.8 (5.1) TWh and 3.5 (4.2) TWh, respectively. In the first three quarters of, the volume of distribution and regional network transmission totalled 18.4 (18.6) TWh and 12.0 (13.2) TWh, respectively. Electricity transmission via the regional distribution network totalled 10.0 (11.0) TWh in Sweden and 2.0 (2.2) TWh in Finland. The comparable operating profit of the Distribution segment was EUR 47 million in the third quarter, EUR 2 million lower than in the previous year. In January September, the Distribution segment s comparable operating profit was EUR 3 million lower than in the previous year. The decline was due to the weaker average SEK that led to a translation effect of approximately EUR -13 million, mainly in the first half of the year. The new Swedish legislation on monthly meter reading came into effect on 1 July. In order to meet the new requirements, Fortum has replaced 844,000 electricity meters with new smart meters. With the rollout completed, the project entered into a new phase. Discussions on how to structure this new operations phase are ongoing with the AMM service provider. In August, a contract for the automatic meter management in Finland was signed with service provider Telvent. The total value of the investment is approximately EUR 170 million over a period of nine years. The investment includes the purchase of the smart meters, installation, operation and development the system as well as the related services. The new Finnish legislation on meter reading requirements will be effective on 1 January Fortum Corporation 11 (37) Domicile Espoo Business ID

12 Volume of distributed electricity in distribution network, TWh III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM Sweden Finland Norway Estonia Total Number of electricity distribution 30 Sep 30 Sep 31 Dec customers by area, thousands Sweden Finland Other countries Total 1,620 1,601 1,606 Markets Markets is responsible for retail sales of electricity to a total of 1.3 million private and business customers as well as to other electricity retailers in Sweden, Finland and Norway. Markets buys its electricity through Nord Pool. Markets sells approximately 70% of its volumes to business customers and 30% to retail consumers. EUR million III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM Sales ,039 1,391 1,922 1,570 - power sales ,017 1,346 1,865 1,536 - other sales Operating profit Comparable operating profit Net assets (at period-end) Return on net assets, % Comparable return on net assets, % Gross investments Number of employees Markets' third quarter comparable operating profit continued to improve compared to the year before. The main drivers behind the better performance were the higher sales margin in Markets' Consumer Markets customer segment and tighter cost controls. The improvement in Markets' performance in January-September is based on Markets' successful turnaround programme, including the launch of the new pricing model in Finland (the "Kesto" product), renegotiated sales agreements, renewed hedging operations and cost saving actions. In the third quarter of, Markets' electricity sales totalled 5.7 (7.5) TWh. For the first three quarters, Markets' sales volume was 21.7 (27.0) TWh. The decrease in the sales volume continued mainly due to the lower consumption by business customers and discontinued contracts with some business customers. Fortum Corporation 12 (37) Domicile Espoo Business ID

13 Russia The segment comprises power and heat generation and sales in Russia. The segment includes OAO Fortum and Fortum s holding in TGC-1. OAO Fortum is accounted for as a subsidiary and fully consolidated from 1 April. TGC-1 is an associated company and accounted for using the equity method. EUR million III/09 III/08 I-III/09 I-III/08 LTM Sales power sales heat sales other sales EBITDA Operating profit Comparable operating profit Net assets (at period-end) 2,098 2,420 2,205 Return on net assets, % Comparable return on net assets, % Gross investments ,622 1, Number of employees* 4,333 7,254 7,262 * In January around 1,100 persons working at OAO Fortum were transferred internally from the Russia segment to the Power Generation segment's Service Business Unit. OAO Fortum operates in the well-developed industrial regions of the Urals and in oilproducing western Siberia. The segment's power sales during the third quarter of amounted to 4.0 (4.4) TWh. During the same period, heat sales totalled 2.3 (2.4) TWh. The segment sold approximately 2/3 of its power in Tuymen and other oil- and gas-producing areas in the OAO Fortum region. The remaining 1/3 of its volumes were sold in the Chelyabinsk region, where the metals industry dominates wholesale electricity demand. In the third quarter of, the average electricity spot price in the Urals hub was 13% lower than a year ago, RUB 700 (809) per MWh, but clearly higher than in the second quarter of, when it was RUB 603 per MWh. During the third quarter of, OAO Fortum sold 44% of its electricity production at the liberalised electricity price. OAO Fortum s average regulated electricity price was 12% higher than a year ago at RUB 529 (473) per MWh. The average regulated capacity price in the third quarter of was 3% higher than a year ago at RUB 186,470 per MW per month. In the corresponding period of, the price was RUB 181,510 per MW per month. During the third quarter of, the average limit gas price in the Urals region was RUB 1,837 per 1000 m 3, 18% higher than in the corresponding period of. Fortum Corporation 13 (37) Domicile Espoo Business ID

14 Key electricity, capacity and gas III/09 III/08 Change I-III/09 I-III/08 prices for OAO Fortum % Electricity spot price (market price), Urals hub, RUB/MWh Average regulated electricity price for OAO FORTUM, RUB/MWh Average regulated capacity price, RUB/MW/month 186, , ,402 Average limit gas price in Urals region, RUB/1000 m 3 1,837 1, ,731 1,560 The segment booked a comparable operating profit of EUR -22 (-39) million in the third quarter of. The improvement is mainly due to OAO Fortum's efficiency improvement programme and a higher electricity sales margin. OAO Fortum figures have been consolidated starting from the beginning of April. In January September, the Russia segment s comparable operating profit, EUR -33 million, was EUR 39 million better than in the previous year. The improvement mainly stems from OAO Fortum's efficiency improvement programme and a higher electricity sales margin. OAO Fortum s business is typically very seasonal: Its results usually are strongest during the first and last quarters of the year. The Russian power sector reform is proceeding. Starting 1 January, 30% of all produced power in Russia was sold on the competitive market. The share increased to 50% at the beginning of July and is expected to increase further to 60% from the beginning of The wholesale power market is expected to be fully liberalised from the beginning of The rules for the long-term capacity market are currently under consideration by the Russian government and are expected to be agreed by the end of the year. OAO Fortum's efficiency improvement programme is proceeding according to plans. The annual efficiency improvements are expected to be approximately EUR 100 million by Capital expenditures, divestments and investments in shares Capital expenditures and investments in shares in January September totalled EUR 634 (2,210) million. Investments, excluding acquisitions, were EUR 571 (716) million. HEAT A new CHP plant in Tartu, Estonia, was taken into commercial use in late March. The construction of the new CHP plants in Espoo, Finland, in Czestochowa, Poland and in Pärnu, Estonia, proceeded. In August Fortum sold its CHP plant in Kokkola, Finland, to the city of Kokkola. The transaction price was around EUR 24 million. Fortum Corporation 14 (37) Domicile Espoo Business ID

15 DISTRIBUTION The EU's third energy market package entered into force in early September. One of the consequences is that Fortum will have to divest its 25% ownership in the Finnish electricity transmission system operator Fingrid Oyj by early Consequently, Fortum is investigating alternatives for the sale of the Fingrid shares. Currently Fortum expects the sales process of Fingrid shares to take place during RUSSIA OAO Fortum's ongoing investment programme will increase its power capacity from the current ~3,000 MW to 5,300 MW. The value for the remaining part of the programme, calculated at year-end exchange rates, is estimated to be EUR 2.0 billion from January onwards. The Russian Government is currently reviewing the investment programmes of the generating companies in light of the decreased power demand. Fortum has confirmed its commitment to fulfil OAO Fortum s investment programme. However, the potential postponement of some projects by 1-3 years is currently under review with a favourable outlook. Financing During the third quarter of net debt increased by EUR 37 million to EUR 6,041 million (year-end : EUR 6,179 million). The liquidity position continued to be strong, and, at the end of September, the Groups liquid funds totalled EUR 815 million (year-end : EUR 1,321 million). The liquid funds include cash and bank deposits held by OAO Fortum amounting to EUR 703 million (year-end : EUR 1,020 million). In addition, Fortum had access to approximately EUR 2.9 billion in undrawn committed credit facilities. In January-September, the Group's net financial expenses were EUR 128 (185) million. The decrease is mainly attributable to lower average interest rates in compared to the corresponding period last year. Net financial expenses include fair value gains on financial instruments amounting to EUR 5 (5) million. Net debt to EBITDA for the last twelve months was 2.5 (2.5 at year-end ). On 21 September, Standard and Poor s upgraded Fortum s long-term credit rating from A- to A (stable) due to a change in their methodology for rating of governmentrelated entities. Fortum Corporation s long-term credit rating from Moody s was A2 (stable). Shares and share capital In January September, a total of (466.5) million Fortum Corporation shares, totalling EUR 7,055 million, were traded. Fortum's market capitalisation, calculated using the closing quotation of the last trading day of the quarter, was EUR 15,564 million. The highest quotation of Fortum Corporation shares on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki in the first three quarters of was EUR 19.20, the lowest EUR 12.60, and the volume-weighted average quotation EUR The closing quotation on the last trading day of the period was EUR (23.58). Fortum Corporation 15 (37) Domicile Espoo Business ID

16 At the end of the third quarter of, Fortum Corporation did not own its own shares. At the end of the third quarter of, Fortum Corporation s share capital was EUR 3,046,185,953 and the total number of registered shares was 888,367,045. The subscription period for the last remaining option scheme ended on 1 May and thus no further shares can be subscribed for and registered under the share option schemes. At the end of September, the Finnish state's holding in Fortum was 50.8%. The proportion of nominee registrations and direct foreign shareholders was 32.4%. The Board of Directors has no unused authorisations from the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to issue convertible loans or bonds with warrants or to issue new shares. Group personnel The number of employees at the end of the third quarter of was 12,054 (15,785). The outsourcing of certain infrastructure service functions to Infratek ASA in January reduced the number of people in the Power Generation and Distribution segments. In the first quarter of, around 1,100 persons working at OAO Fortum were transferred internally from the Russia segment to the Power Generation segment's Service business unit. OAO Fortum discontinued its operation and maintenance contract with the city of Tyumen for the operation of municipal heat networks as of 1 July. This has reduced the number of OAO Fortum employees by approximately 750. Fortum's new business structure Fortum has restructured its organisation into four business divisions and four staff functions in order to increase the organisation s efficiency, performance accountability and simplicity. The change took effect on 1 October. The reorganisation will not lead to a change in Fortum's external financial reporting structure. The new business divisions are Power, Heat, Russia, and Electricity Solutions and Distribution. The Power Division consists of Fortum s power generation, physical operation and spot trading, operation, maintenance and development of power plants, as well as expert services for power producers. The Heat Division consists of combined heat and power production, district heating activities and business-to-business heating solutions. The Electricity Solutions and Distribution Division is responsible for Fortum's electricity sales, solutions and distribution activities in regional and distribution networks. The Russia Division consists of power and heat generation and sales in Russia. It includes OAO Fortum, Fortum s over 25% holding in TGC-1 and some other minority shareholdings. The staff functions are Finance, Corporate Relations and Sustainability, Corporate Human Resources, and Corporate Strategy and R&D. Fortum Corporation 16 (37) Domicile Espoo Business ID

17 Fortum Management Team sets the strategic targets, prepares the Group s annual business plans, follows up on the results, and plans and decides on investments, mergers, acquisitions and divestments within authorisation. Each member of the Management Team is responsible for the key day-to-day operations and the implementation of operational decisions in their respective organisations. Fortum Management Team consists of the following members: Tapio Kuula, President and CEO. Matti Ruotsala, Executive Vice President, Power Division. Per Langer, Executive Vice President, Heat Division. Country responsible for Sweden, Poland and Baltics. Alexander Chuvaev, Executive Vice President, Russia Division. General Director, OAO Fortum. Country responsible for Russia. Timo Karttinen, Executive Vice President, Electricity Solutions and Distribution Division. Country responsible for Finland and Norway. Juha Laaksonen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Anne Brunila, Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations and Sustainability. Mikael Frisk, Senior Vice President, Corporate Human Resources. Maria Paatero-Kaarnakari, Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and R&D. Matti Ruotsala, Per Langer, Alexander Chuvaev and Anne Brunila are new Management Team members. Outlook KEY DRIVERS AND RISKS The key factor influencing Fortum's business performance is the wholesale price of electricity. Key drivers behind wholesale price development are the supply-demand balance, fuel and CO 2 emissions allowance prices as well as the hydrological situation. The exchange rates of the Swedish krona and Russian rouble also affect Fortum's financials. The balance sheet translation effects from potential changes in currency exchange rates are booked in Fortum s equity. Fortum's financial results are exposed to a number of strategic, financial and operational risks. For further details on Fortum's risks and risk management, see Fortum's Operating and Financial Review and Financial Statements for. MARKET DEMAND The recession impacts the markets in which Fortum operates. This may increase Fortum s counterparty risk. The recession may continue to depress electricity consumption in the Nordic countries and Russia. is expected to be the trough in Nordic electricity demand. Electricity will continue to gain a higher share of the total energy consumption. RUSSIA In Russia, one of the key assumptions in the OAO Fortum acquisition is the continuation of the Russian power sector reform. As planned, the share of power sold at a competitive price was increased from 30% to 50% on 1 July. The share is planned to be increased from 50% to 60% at the beginning of January The wholesale power market is expected to be fully liberalised by Fortum Corporation 17 (37) Domicile Espoo Business ID

18 The rules for the long-term capacity market are currently under consideration by the Russian government and are expected to be agreed on by the end of the year. The average limit gas price (regulated gas price) for the fourth quarter of will increase by 5.5%. The regulated electricity price is indexed to the regulated gas price and inflation on an annual basis. OAO Fortum is committed and contractually obligated to a significant investment programme, amounting to approximately EUR 2.0 billion for and onwards. The Russian Government is currently reviewing the investment programmes of the generating companies in light of the decreased power demand stemming from the current recession. Fortum has confirmed its commitment to fulfil OAO Fortum's investment programme. However, the potential postponement of some projects by 1-3 years is currently under review with a favourable outlook. The acquisition of OAO Fortum is expected to marginally dilute Fortum s EPS during. Annual efficiency improvements are expected to be approximately EUR 100 million by CAPITAL EXPENDITURE Fortum expects its annual capital expenditure in the next 4-5 years to be within a range of EUR billion. HEDGING In mid-october, the electricity forward price in Nord Pool for the rest of was around EUR per MWh. The electricity forward price for 2010 was around EUR per MWh and for 2011 around EUR 39 per MWh. At the same time, the future quotations for coal (ICE Rotterdam) for the rest of were around USD 74 per tonne and the market price for emissions allowances (EUA) for was about EUR 14 per tonne CO 2. In mid-october, Nordic water reservoirs were about 1 TWh below the long-term average, and 5 TWh above the corresponding level of. Fortum Power Generation's achieved Nordic power price typically depends on e.g. the hedge ratio, hedge price, spot prices, availability and utilisation of Fortum's flexible production portfolio and currency fluctuations. Excluding the potential effects from the changes in the power generation mix, a 1 EUR/MWh change in Power Generation s achieved Nordic sales price results in an approximately EUR 50 million change in Fortum's annual operating profit. At the end of September, Fortum had hedged approximately 75% of the Power Generation segment's estimated Nordic electricity sales volume for the rest of at approximately EUR 50 per MWh. For the calendar year 2010, approximately 65% of the segment's estimated Nordic electricity sales volume was hedged at approximately EUR 44 per MWh and for the calendar year 2011, approximately 35% was hedged at approximately EUR 42 per MWh. The reported hedge ratios may vary significantly, depending on Fortum's actions on the electricity derivatives markets. Hedges are mainly financial contracts, most of them Nord Pool forwards or standardised futures, consisting of several types of products and maturities. Fortum Corporation 18 (37) Domicile Espoo Business ID

19 The first and last quarters of the year are usually the strongest quarters for the power and heat businesses. Fortum's results in the first three quarters were good despite the challenging economic environment. A flexible, low-cost and climate-benign generation portfolio accompanied by a strong financial position and liquidity enable Fortum to meet current challenges and to be ready for new opportunities. Espoo, 21 October Fortum Corporation Board of Directors Further information: Tapio Kuula, President and CEO, tel Juha Laaksonen, CFO, tel Fortum s Investor Relations, tel / investors@fortum.com The condensed interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34, Interim Financial Reporting, as adopted by the EU. The interim financials have not been audited. Fortum's Annual General Meeting is planned to take place on 25 March 2010 and the planned dividend related dates for 2010 are: - Ex-dividend date 26 March Record date for dividend payment 30 March Dividend payment date 8 April 2010 The annual report for will be published before the end of week 9. Publication of results in 2010: - Financial statements bulletin for January-December will be published on 3 February 2010 at approximately EET. - Interim Report January-March will be published on 27 April 2010 at approx EET. - Interim Report January-June will be published on 16 July 2010 at approx EET. - Interim Report January-September will be published on 21 October 2010 at approx EET. Distribution: NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Key media Information on the full-year report, including detailed quarterly information, is available on Fortum s website at Fortum Corporation 19 (37) Domicile Espoo Business ID

20 FORTUM GROUP JANUARY-SEPTEMBER Interim Financial Statements are unaudited CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT Note Q3 Q3 Last twelve months Sales Other income Materials and services Employee benefit costs Depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges 4, Other expenses Operating profit Share of profit/loss of associates and joint ventures 4, Interest expense Interest income Fair value gains and losses on financial instruments Other financial expenses - net Finance costs - net Profit before income tax Income tax expense Profit for the period Attributable to: Owners of the parent company Non-controlling interests Earnings per share (in per share) 10 Basic Diluted

21 Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income Q3 Q Profit for the period Other comprehensive income: Cash flow hedges Fair value gains/losses in the period Transfers to income statement Transfers to inventory/fixed assets Tax effect Net investment hedges Fair value gains/losses in the period Tax effect 2 Available for sale financial assets 2 Fair value losses in the period Exchange differences on translating foreign operations Share of other comprehensive income of associates 1) Other changes Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax Total comprehensive income for the year Total comprehensive income attributable to: Owners of the parent Non-controlling interests ) Of which fair value change in Hafslund ASAs shareholding in REC incl. translation differences

22 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET Note ASSETS Non-current assets Intangible assets Property, plant and equipment Participations in associates and joint ventures 4, Share in State Nuclear Waste Management Fund Other non-current assets Deferred tax assets Derivative financial instruments Long-term interest-bearing receivables Total non-current assets Current assets Inventories Derivative financial instruments Trade and other receivables Bank deposits Cash and cash equivalents Liquid funds Total current assets Total assets EQUITY Equity attributable to owners of the parent Share capital Share premium Retained earnings Other equity components Total Non-controlling interests Total equity LIABILITIES Non-current liabilities Interest-bearing liabilities Derivative financial instruments Deferred tax liabilities Nuclear provisions Pension and other provisions Other non-current liabilities Total non-current liabilities Current liabilities Interest-bearing liabilities Derivative financial instruments Trade and other payables Total current liabilities Total liabilities Total equity and liabilities

23 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN TOTAL EQUITY Share Share Retained earnings capital premium Retained earnings and other funds Translation Cash flow of foreign hedges operations Other equity components Other OCI items OCI items associated companies Owners Noncontrolling of parent company interests Total equity at Net profit for the period Translation differences Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive income for the period Cash dividend 1) Dividends to non-controlling interests Changes due to business combinations Stock options exercised 2) Total equity at Total equity at Net profit for the period Translation differences Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive income for the period Cash dividend 1) Dividends to non-controlling interests Changes due to business combinations Stock options exercised Total equity at Total equity at Net profit for the period Translation differences Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive income Cash dividend 1) Dividends to non-controlling interests Changes due to business combinations Stock options exercised Total equity at Total equity 1) See Note 11 Dividend per share. 2) Accounting effect of the last stock option program (2002B) upon ending of the subscription period on 1 May. Starting from Q1 Fortum has implemented IAS 1 (revised) Presentation of financial statements, see Note 2 Accounting policies. The consolidated statement of changes in total equity has changed format. Comparison numbers have been reclassified to be in line with the new format. Translation differences *) Translation differences impacted equity attributable to owners of the parent company with EUR -39 million in, mainly due to the weakening RUB. Part of the translation differences is arising from the NOK effect in fair valuation of Hafslund s REC shares, EUR 19 million, which is shown together with the change in fair value in OCI items associated companies. Cash flow hedges The impact on equity attributable to owners of the parent company from fair valuation of cash flow hedges, EUR -8 million in, mainly relates to cash flow hedges hedging electricity price for future transactions. When electricity price is higher than the hedging price, the impact on equity is negative. *) Translation of financial information from subsidiaries in foreign currency is done using average rate for the income statement and end rate for the balance sheet. The exchange rate differences occurring from translation to EUR are booked to equity. For information regarding exchange rates used, see Note 8 Exchange rates. 23