Uponor Corporation Stock exchange release 22 April 2009
Uponor announces pro forma 2008 figures for the new segments
Effective 1 January 2009, Uponor applies three segments which are defined based
on geographic regions and businesses, in accordance with the new Group
structure published on 1 September 2008. The reporting segments are thus:
- Building Solutions - Europe
- Building Solutions - North America
- Infrastructure Solutions - Nordic.
From 1 January 2009 onwards, Uponor applies the Operating segments according to
the IFRS 8 standard. The 2008 pro forma figures have been calculated based on
these new standards.
The new IFRS principles and the quarterly pro forma 2008 figures based on the
new segments are available for browsing and for download at the company's
website at www.uponor.com > Investors. The pro forma figures have not been
audited.
Tarmo Anttila
Vice President, Communications
Tel + 358 20 129 2852
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Uponor is a leading supplier of plumbing and heating systems for the
residential and commercial building markets across Europe and North America and
a market leader in municipal infrastructure pipe systems in the Nordic
countries. Uponor's key applications include indoor climate and tap water
systems. The Group employs ca 3,800 persons in 27 countries. In 2008, Uponor's
net sales totalled 950 million euros. Uponor Corporation is listed on the
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd., Finland. http://www.uponor.com