Net sales: €1,238.1 million (+7.1%)

• share of circulation income: 55%
• share of advertising income: 30%

Operating profit: €160.9 million (+25.0%)

• of which non-recurring capital gains: €21.2 million

Average number of employees: 5,169 (full-time equivalents)

Number of magazine titles: 309 (+2)

3Q08 Interim Results

Our net sales grew to €907.9 million (+2.5%) in the first three quarters of 2008. Adjusted for changes in our company structure, our net sales grew by 3.7%. Main growth drivers were Sanoma Magazines International, and our online advertising sales. Our operating profit grew by 2.1% to €126.3 million. This result includes €23.5 million in non-recurring capital gains. More detailed information about our financial performance can be found in our 3Q08 Interim Report.