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Verkkokauppa.com had a good start: revenue grew by 6% and operating profit improved significantly by 61%

VERKKOKAUPPA.COM HAD A GOOD START: REVENUE GREW BY 6% AND OPERATING PROFIT IMPROVED SIGNIFICANTLY BY 61% Verkkokauppa.com Oyj - Quarterly report (unaudited) 25 April 2014, 8:00 a.m. 1 January - 31 March 2014 in brief * Revenue was 60.6 (57.1) million euros, growth 6.1% * Operating profit was 2.1 (1.3) million euros, growth 61% * Operating profit was 3.5% of net sales (2.3%) * Net profit was 1.3 (1.0) million euros * Earnings per share were 0.23 (0.20) euros * Trading in the shares of Verkkokauppa.com Oyj commenced on the NASDAQ OMX First North Finland marketplace on 4 April 2014. * Non-recurring items relating to the initial public offering decreased net profit. The non-recurring initial public offering costs totalled 0.3 million euros in financial costs in 1-3/2014 and are estimated to be approximately 1.6 million euros in 4-6/2014. BUSINESS OUTLOOK Verkkokauppa.com Oyj's business operations are estimated to develop positively within a medium-term time frame. The management believes that the Company will grow its market share further. Proceeds received from the share issue improve the Company's equity ratio and enable it to continue growth projects according to the Company's strategy. Nevertheless, the business prospects include uncertainties, especially due to macroeconomic development. Finnish GDP is expected to grow between 0.3% - 1.0% during 2014. According to the market research company GfK home electronics market has grown 0% 1-2/2014 in Finland. CEO SAMULI SEPPÄLÄ'S REVIEW Finland's largest and most-visited Finnish online retailer, Verkkokauppa.com, revenue grew by 6.1% and operating profit increased significantly by 61%. The sales margin stayed at a competitive level and fixed costs remained low, which resulted in market share growth in a competitive market. Operating profit was strengthened by a strong increase in sales of small and major domestic appliances (SDA and MDA) and increase in provisions from customer financing. There were more sales days in March 2014 than a year ago due to Easter, which in 2013 was in March. Cash flow was negative, but this is typical for first quarter. The NASDAQ OMX First North listing strengthened the financial position of the Company, which enables the development of customer finance services and the introduction of new product categories. The larger supply and wider use of customer financing services in particular may increase sales margins in the future. As retailing is going online, customers are looking for new types of services. Company sees that there are more need for new types of flexible logistics services and other services, instead of opening new stores. The retail evolution is continuing in Finland. Retail business is moving online and is growing in almost all product areas. Current developments are significantly influencing traditional retail business models impacting their sales and profitability. The Company's market position as the largest and best- known retail store online sets up a good starting point for the Company to utilize the ongoing changes, where traditional retail businesses are forced to make significant changes especially in their bricks-and-mortar store operations. Verkkokauppa.com aims to utilize this current development and its head start in online business to further take market share from traditional retailers, while at the same time introducing new services and products as well as increasing profitable sales. FINANCIAL TARGETS The Company strives to grow faster than its operating market and targets an annual revenue growth of over 10 per cent in the medium-term. The Company's objective is to improve its EBITDA margin in the medium-term compared to the level in 2013. The Company strives to secure a sufficient equity ratio to finance growth of its business and targets to maintain an equity ratio of over 25 per cent taking into consideration the nature and seasonality of the Company's business. Key ratios 1-3/2014 1-3/2013   1-12/2013 Net sales, € thousands 60,558 57,053   238,013 EBITDA, € thousands 2,336 1,536   7,526 EBITDA, % 3.9% 2.7%   3.2% Operating profit, € thousands 2,111 1,311   6,640 Operating profit, % of net sales 3.5% 2.3%   2.8% Net profit, € thousands 1,344 1,022   4,204 Equity ratio, % 28.6% 11.0%   14.6% Equity ratio, % (including subordinate debt) 28.6% 20.7%   22.5% Return on investment, % 45.9% 56.4%   48.3% Net gearing, % -86.3% 16.1%   -196.9% Earnings per share (EPS) revised by share split, euros 0.23 0.20 0.80 Earnings per share (EPS) revised by share split (diluted), euros 0.23 0.15 0.65 Number of shares at end of period 6 690 855 10 490   5 255 490 Average number of shares at end of period revised by share split 5 733 945 5 237 454 5 250 981 Number of shares at end of period revised by share split 6 690 855 5 255 490 5 255 490 Number of personnel* at end of period 444 393   446 *The number of personnel includes both full and part time employees REVENUE AND PROFITABILITY DEVELOPMENT Verkkokauppa.com Oyj's revenue grew by 6.1% in January-March 2014 compared to the same period last year. Revenue growth was 3,505 thousand euros, being cumulatively 60,558 (1-3/2013: 57,053) thousand euros. Profitability developed positively due to a favourable sales mix and sales increases in TV, gaming (especially consoles), and both small and major domestic appliances (SDA and MDA). The demand for home electronic devices has been satisfactory despite the current market development. According to research by GfK, the market growth was 0% in 1-2/2014. Personnel costs were 4,374 (4,021) thousand euros, with growth being 8.8%. Working hours increased by 7.4% during the period. Personnel costs grew slightly faster than revenue and working hours due to new enforcement recruits in purchasing and in internal technology departments. Other expenses were 3,427 (3,307) thousand euros during the period in 2014, with growth of 3.6%. The operating profit was 2,111 (1,311) thousand euros in January-March 2014 and net profit was 1,344 (1,022) thousand euros. Earnings per share were 0.23 (0.20) euros. Earnings per share in 2013 have been adjusted to make them comparable to the share issue in May 2013 (i.e. share split). Financing expenses include 339 (146) thousand euros in non-recurring items related to preparations for listing on the First North marketplace. FINANCE AND INVESTMENTS Operating cash flow was -8,183 (-5,312) thousand euros in the 1-3/2014. The negative change in operating cash flow resulted mainly from accounts payable payments. Ordinary seasonal fluctuations are reflected in cash and cash equivalents, cash flow and accounts payable, which usually reaches the highest point at year-end and the lowest point at the end of the second quarter. Capital expenditures were 111 (31) thousand euros, mainly comprising store and office furniture and equipment in January-March 2014. Financing expenses include 339 (146) thousand euros in non-recurring items relating to the listing. Rite Internet Ventures Holding AB exercised the option granted to it to subscribe for 1 435 365 new shares of the Company. The proceeds amounted to 5.6 million euros, of which the Company used 3.0 million euros to repay capital loans to Rite Internet Ventures Holding AB. In addition the Company repaid a 1.3 million euros capital loan to Samuli Seppälä. PERSONNEL, THE BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION The number of personnel was 444 (393) at the end of March 2014. The personnel increase was 51 employees compared to the end of March 2013. The number of personnel includes both full and part time employees. The Board members were Christoffer Häggblom, Peter Lindell, Kai Seikku, Henrik Weckström and Samuli Seppälä until the Annual General Meeting held on 13 March 2014. In the Annual General Meeting held on 13 March 2014 the board was re- elected and Mikael Hagman and Antti Tiitola were elected as a new members to the Board. Christoffer Häggblom was re-elected as the Chairman of the Board and Samuli Seppälä continued as the company's Chief Executive Officer. RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES Verkkokauppa.com Oyj's risks and uncertainties reflect the market and general economic trends, demand for home electronics, business environment, and competition. The company's business operations are also influenced by risks and uncertainties relating to for example business strategy, investments, procurement and logistics, information technology, and other operative risks. The aforementioned risks and uncertainties may affect the company's operations, financial position and performance both positively and negatively. Risks and uncertainties have been presented in more detail in the Offering document published on 21 March 2014. Information on Verkkokauppa.com Oyj's legal dispute with Teosto ry is presented in the financial statements of 31 December 2013 and in the Offering document published on 21 March 2014. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting was held in Helsinki on 13 March 2014. The financial statements for the year 2013 were approved and the Board Members and the CEO were discharged from liability. It was decided to pay a dividend of 0.04 euros per share, totalling 210 thousand euros. The Annual General Meeting authorized the Board to resolve on the share issues. According to the authorization, the Board may issue no more than 1 500 000 new shares in one or more instalments and the Board may resolve upon price-related matters and payment periods. The Board has authorization to decide upon all other share issue-related matters according to the Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act. The authorization is valid for one year, until 13 March 2015. The authorization does not revoke previous other authorizations. The Board exercised authorization to issue 820 000 new shares in the First North offering. The board election is explained above under section personnel, board and administration. The Authorized Public Accountant firm KPMG Oy Ab was re-elected as the auditor, with Authorized Public Accountant Mauri Eskelinen acting as the Principal Auditor. OTHER EVENTS DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD The Supreme Court granted permission to appeal the Court of Appeal's ruling regarding the dispute between Verkkokauppa.com and Teosto ry on 24 January 2014. Information on the legal case is presented in the financial statements of 31 December 2013 and in the Offering document published on 21 March 2014. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Trading in the shares of Verkkokauppa.com Oyj commenced on the NASDAQ OMX First North Finland marketplace on 4 April 2014. The final subscription and sale price was set at 23.00 euros per share in the institutional offering and the retail offering. Verkkokauppa.com received proceeds of approximately 18.9 million euros from issuing 820 000 new shares. Charges relating to the share offering will be approximately 1.9 million euros in 2014. The share issue improves the equity ratio and liquidity of the Company, and it enables the Company to continue with its growth projects according to the strategy. The Company had 5 255 490 registered shares on 31 December 2013. The share amounts have changed as follows: Rite Internet Ventures Holding AB subscribed for 1 435 365 new shares on 21 March 2014, after which the Company had 6 690 855 shares. In the share issue, 820 000 new shares were subscribed. The amount of shares is 7 510 855 after 4 April 2014. In April, the Company started new express door-to-door deliveries in Helsinki capital area; items in stock are delivered within three hours after an order is placed online. The Company will announce its plans to join an international customer programme in a press conference on 6 May. FINANCIAL INFORMATION This quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with Finnish Accounting Standards and local legislation in compliance of the accounting principles in 31 December 2013 financial statements. This quarterly report has not been audited. The financial statements are audited at year-end. Sales of mobile phone subscription services and other provision income have increased over time and hence the income is presented as part of revenues in the 2013 financial statements. The comparison information of 2013 has been adjusted accordingly. Numbers presented in the quarterly report have been rounded and therefore columns or rows do not necessarily add up to the total amounts presented. Income statement +-------------------------------------+--------+--------+-------+--------+ |€ thousands |1-3/2014|1-3/2013|Change%| 2013| +-------------------------------------+--------+--------+-------+--------+ |NET SALES | 60,558| 57,053| 6.1%| 238,013| +-------------------------------------+--------+--------+-------+--------+ |Other income | 45| 31| 45.2%| 106| +-------------------------------------+--------+--------+-------+--------+ |Cost of goods and services | -50,467| -48,219| 4.7%|-200,652| +-------------------------------------+--------+--------+-------+--------+ |Personnel expenses | -4,374| -4,021| 8.8%| -16,397| +-------------------------------------+--------+--------+-------+--------+ |Depreciation and amortization | -225| -225| 0.0%| -886| +-------------------------------------+--------+--------+-------+--------+ |Other operating expenses | -3,427| -3,307| 3.6%| -13,543| +-------------------------------------+--------+--------+-------+--------+ |   |  |  |  |  | +-------------------------------------+--------+--------+-------+--------+ |OPERATING PROFIT | 2,111| 1,311| 61.0%| 6,640| +-------------------------------------+--------+--------+-------+--------+ |   |  |  |  |  | +-------------------------------------+--------+--------+-------+--------+ |Financial income and expenses | -427| -200| 115.5%| -1,162| +-------------------------------------+--------+--------+-------+--------+ |   |  |  |  |  | +-------------------------------------+--------+--------+-------+--------+ |PROFIT BEFORE APPRORIATIONS AND TAXES| 1,684| 1,111| 51.6%| 5,478| +-------------------------------------+--------+--------+-------+--------+ |   |  |  |  |  | +-------------------------------------+--------+--------+-------+--------+ |Appropriations | 30| 205| -85.4%| 127| +-------------------------------------+--------+--------+-------+--------+ |Income taxes | -370| -293| 26.3%| -1,401| +-------------------------------------+--------+--------+-------+--------+ |NET PROFIT | 1,344| 1,022| 31.5%| 4,204| +-------------------------------------+--------+--------+-------+--------+ Balance Sheet +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |€ thousands |31.3.2014|31.3.2013|31.12.2013| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |ASSETS |  |  |  | +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  NON-CURRENT ASSETS |  |  |  | +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  Intangible assets total | 615| 624| 670| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  Tangible assets total | 2,656| 3,118| 2,715| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  NON-CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL | 3,271| 3,742| 3,385| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |     |  |  |  | +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  CURRENT ASSETS |  |  |  | +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  Inventories | 28,087| 26,999| 23,171| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  Receivables |  |  |  | +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  Non-current receivables | 15| 12| 15| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  Current receivables |  |  |  | +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |                Trade receivables | 4,914| 4,694| 4,813| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |                Other receivables | 436| 227| 299| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |                Receivables carried forward | 1,495| 1,530| 2,689| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  Cash and cash equivalents | 15,247| 8,803| 22,677| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL | 50,194| 42,265| 53,664| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |TOTAL ASSETS | 53,465| 46,008| 57,049| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |     |  |  |  | +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |LIABILITIES |  |  |  | +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  EQUITY |  |  |  | +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  Shareholders' capital |  |  |  | +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |                Share capital | 100| 100| 100| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  Other funds |  |  |  | +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |               Invested non-restricted equity| | | | |  fund | 6,633| 1,021| 1,021| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  Retained earnings | 6,541| 2,657| 2,547| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  Profit (loss) for the period | 1,344| 1,022| 4,204| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  EQUITY TOTAL | 14,618| 4,800| 7,872| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |     |  |  |  | +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  Appropriations | 157| 109| 187| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  Provisions | 495| 138| 395| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |     |  |  |  | +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  LIABILITIES |  |  |  | +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  Non-current liabilities | 1,758| 6,781| 6,282| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |                Capital loans | 0| 4,319| 4,304| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |                Interest-bearing debt | 1,758| 2,462| 1,978| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  Current liabilities total | 36,437| 34,180| 42,313| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |                Capital loans | 0| 0| 15| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |                Interest-bearing debt | 879| 2,794| 879| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |                Advances received | 1,995| 1,429| 2,255| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |                Accounts payables | 22,478| 22,076| 27,418| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |                Other liabilities | 3,999| 3,283| 5,365| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |                Accrued expenses | 7,087| 4,599| 6,380| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |  LIABILITIES TOTAL | 38,196| 40,961| 48,595| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ |TOTAL LIABILITIES | 53,465| 46,008| 57,049| +-----------------------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+ Cash flow +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |€ thousands   |1-3 2014|1-3 2013|1-12 2013| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Cash flow from operating activities |  |  |  | +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Profit before appropriations and taxes | 1,684| 1,111| 5,478| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Depreciation and amortization | 225| 225| 886| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Change in provisions | 100| 138| 395| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Interest paid and received | 427| 200| 1,162| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Current receivables, increase (-), decrease (+) | 956| 1,396| 43| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Inventory increase (-), decrease (+) | -4,917| -5,277| -1,449| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Non-interest-bearing debt, increase (+), decrease | | | | |(-) | -6,231| -2,905| 6,898| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Net cash from operating activities before | | | | |financing and taxes | -7,756| -5,112| 13,414| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Interest paid and other operational financial | | | | |expenses | -431| -204| -1,187| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Interest received from operations | 4| 4| 24| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Taxes paid | 0| 0| -878| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Net cash flow from operating activities | -8,183| -5,312| 11,373| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |     |  |  |  | +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Investments |  |  |  | +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Intangible and tangible investments | -111| -31| -334| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Net cash flow from investments | -111| -31| -334| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |     |  |  |  | +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Cash flows from financing activities |  |  |  | +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Proceeds from share issue | 2,612| 270| 270| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Current interest-bearing debt, increase (+), | | | | |decrease (-) | -235| 324| -1,575| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Non-current interest-bearing debt, increase (+), | | | | |decrease (-) | -1,304| -292| -791| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Dividends paid | -210| 0| -110| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Net cash flow from financing activities | 863| 302| -2,206| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |     |  |  |  | +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Net increase (+) / decrease (-) in cash and cash | | | | |equivalents | -7,431| -5,041| 8,833| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |     |  |  |  | +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the | | | | |period | 22,677| 13,844| 13,844| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ |Cash and cash equivalents at the period end | 15,247| 8,803| 22,677| +--------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+---------+ Statement of equity changes +------------------------+-------+-----+------------+--------+----------+------+ |€, thousands |Share |Share|Invested |Retained|Profit |Total | | |capital|issue|unrestricted|earnings|(loss) of | | | | | |equity fund |(loss) |the period| | +------------------------+-------+-----+------------+--------+----------+------+ |Share capital 1.1.2014 | 100| 0| 1,021| 2,547| 4,204| 7,872| +------------------------+-------+-----+------------+--------+----------+------+ |Dividends | 0| 0| 0| -210| 0| -210| +------------------------+-------+-----+------------+--------+----------+------+ |Share issue | 0| 0| 5,612| 0| 0| 5,612| +------------------------+-------+-----+------------+--------+----------+------+ |Profit (loss) of the| | | | | | | |period | 0| 0| 0| 0| 1,344| 1,344| +------------------------+-------+-----+------------+--------+----------+------+ |Share capital 31.3.2014 | 100| 0| 6,633| 2,337| 5,548|14,618| +------------------------+-------+-----+------------+--------+----------+------+ |   |  |  |  |  |  |  | +------------------------+-------+-----+------------+--------+----------+------+ |Share capital 1.1.2013 | 100| 99| 651| 3,291| -634| 3,507| +------------------------+-------+-----+------------+--------+----------+------+ |Dividends | 0| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0| +------------------------+-------+-----+------------+--------+----------+------+ |Share issue | 0| -99| 369| 0| 0| 270| +------------------------+-------+-----+------------+--------+----------+------+ |Profit (loss) of the| | | | | | | |period | 0| 0| 0| 0| 1,022| 1,022| +------------------------+-------+-----+------------+--------+----------+------+ |Share capital 31.3.2013 | 100| 0| 1,021| 3,291| 388| 4,800| +------------------------+-------+-----+------------+--------+----------+------+ |   |  |  |  |  |  |  | +------------------------+-------+-----+------------+--------+----------+------+ |Share capital 1.1.2013 | 100| 99| 651| 3,291| -634| 3,507| +------------------------+-------+-----+------------+--------+----------+------+ |Dividends | 0| 0| 0| -110| 0| -110| +------------------------+-------+-----+------------+--------+----------+------+ |Share issue | 0| -99| 369| 0| 0| 270| +------------------------+-------+-----+------------+--------+----------+------+ |Profit (loss) of the| | | | | | | |period | 0| 0| 0| 0| 4,204| 4,204| +------------------------+-------+-----+------------+--------+----------+------+ |Share capital 31.12.2013| 100| 0| 1,021| 3,181| 3,570| 7,872| +------------------------+-------+-----+------------+--------+----------+------+ CALCULATION PRINCIPLES FOR THE COMPANY'S KEY RATIOS 1) EBITDA = Operating profit before depreciations 2) EBITDA, per cent = Operating profit before depreciations / Net turnover x 100 3) Operating profit, per cent = Operating result / Net turnover x 100 4) Equity ratio (no capital loans) = (capital and reserves + depreciation reserves x (1 - tax rate)) / (Total sum of the balance sheet - advances received) x 100 5) Equity ratio (including subordinate loans) = (capital and reserves + capital loans +depreciation reserves x (1 - tax rate)) / (Total sum of the balance sheet - advances received) x 100 6) Return on capital employed (ROCE), rolling 12 months, % = (Net profit + financial expenses + taxes) / (Average of equity + interest bearing debt) x 100 7) Net gearing, % = (Interest bearing debt - cash and cash equivalents - interest bearing receivables) / Equity x 100 8) Earnings per share = Profit for the financial period / Monthly average number of shares adjusted by share issues 9) Earnings per share (diluted) = Profit for the financial period / Monthly average number of shares adjusted by share issues + number of shares according to the subscription right 10) Average number of shares at end of period revised by share split = Monthly average number of shares at end of period revised by share split 11) Number of employees at end of period = Average amount of personnel on the last week of the period PRESS CONFERENCE A press conference for analysts, investors and media will be held in Finnish in the Jätkäsaari commercial premises in Helsinki at Tyynenmerenkatu 11 on the 6(th) floor at 10:00 a.m. on Friday 25 April. A press conference in English will be held by phone at 3:00 p.m (CET +1). Both press conferences can be joined via online Livestream  (http://new.livestream.com/verkkokauppacom/investors). The English press conference can be attended by phone by calling 0200 88 200 from Finland, or +46 8 20 88 20 from Sweden and other countries and entering the code 783717#. Verkkokauppa.com Oyj's CEO Samuli Seppälä will explain the developments in the reporting period and the highlights of 2014 at the press conference. COMPANY RELEASES IN 2014 Verkkokauppa.com Oyj will publish its quarterly reports as follows: * Quarterly report 1-6/2014 (H1 2014) on Friday 8 August 2014 * Quarterly report 1-9/2014 (Q3 2014) on Friday 24 October 2014 Helsinki, Finland, 25 April, 2014 Verkkokauppa.com Oyj Board of Directors More information: Samuli Seppälä, CEO e-mail samuli.seppala@verkkokauppa.com Telephone +358 10 309 5555 Jussi Tallgren, CFO e-mail jussi.tallgren@verkkokauppa.com Telephone +358 10 309 5555 Certified Adviser Nordea Bank Finland Plc Telephone +358 9 165 59750 or +358 9 165 59794 [HUG#1779090]

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Harvard Bioscience Showcases Innovations at SOT Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: HBIO) has announced the exciting unveiling of its cutting-edge product innovations during the Society of Toxicology (SOT) conference. This prestigious event spans several days, allowing industry leaders to explore advancements that have the potential to revolutionize preclinical research and...

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NorthWestern Energy Collaborates on Major Grid Expansion Projects

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NorthWestern Energy's Commitment to Grid Enhancement NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc., commonly known as NorthWestern Energy (NASDAQ: NWE), is taking significant strides to enhance Montana's power grid. By participating in new high-voltage transmission projects, the company aims to address the growing energy demands in the state and improve energy security for its...

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United Real Estate Ranks #1 Among U.S. Brokerages by Revenue

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United Real Estate Sets the Standard for Growth United Real Estate continues to impress the industry by establishing itself as the fastest-growing national brokerage based on revenue. This accomplishment underscores the company's ability to adapt to a changing market while staying committed to providing exceptional opportunities for its agents. Key Achievements and...

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Abercrombie & Fitch's Recent Surge: A Retail Investment Insight

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Why Abercrombie & Fitch Is Gaining Traction Are you considering adding a value stock to your portfolio? Look no further than Abercrombie & Fitch, which has recently shown impressive performance in the stock market. Despite a tough year facing challenges in the retail sector, Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) saw a jump in its share price, gaining about 5% on a recent...

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Axcellant Launches Innovative Clinical Trial in Nuclear Medicine

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Axcellant Launches Innovative Clinical Trial Initiative Axcellant, a European Clinical Research Organization (CRO), has announced an exciting new clinical trial that focuses on nuclear medicine. This groundbreaking study aims to greatly improve diagnostic pathways, potentially benefiting over 20 million patients in the United States and more than 200 million worldwide....

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