Sanoma Inspires, Informs and Connects

Sanoma is a strong, broad-based European media group with operations in over 20 countries that brings information, experiences, education, and entertainment to millions of people. The Group is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange in Helsinki.

Sanoma in brief

• Net sales: €2.9 billion (2008)
• Operating profit: €344 million (2008)
• Employs an average of 19,587 people directly
• President and CEO: Mr. Harri-Pekka Kaukonen
• Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland

Sanoma’s strategic business units

• News: newspapers, online services, and printing
• Media Belgium: magazines, online and mobile media, and television channels
• Media Finland: magazines, online and mobile media, and radio television channels
• Media Netherlands: magazines, online and mobile media, and television channels
• Media Russia & CEE: magazines, online and mobile media, and television channels
• Learning and Literature: educational materials and language services
• Trade: kiosks and distribution