Previous outlooks 

October 23, 2007 based on KONE's  Interim Report January-September 2007

KONE’s target for 2007 is to achieve a growth close to 15 percent in net sales, calculated at comparable exchange rates, compared to 2006. The operating income (EBIT) target is to achieve a growth close to 30 percent from the comparable 2006 figure of EUR 360 million. This target excludes the EUR 142.0 million fine for the European Commission’s decision and the possible fine from Austria.

In 2008, KONE’s objective is to achieve an operating income (EBIT) margin of about 12 percent.
 

July 20, 2007 based on KONE's  Interim Report January-June 2007

KONE’s target for 2007 is to achieve a growth of 10 to 15 percent in net sales, calculated at comparable exchange rates, compared to 2006. The operating income (EBIT) target is to achieve growth of 25 to 30 percent from the comparable 2006 figure of EUR 360 million. This target excludes the EUR 142.0 million fine for the European Commission’s decision.

In 2008, KONE’s objective is to achieve an operating income (EBIT) margin of about 12 percent.
 

April 24, 2007 based on KONE's  Interim Report January-March, 2007

KONE reiterates its outlook for 2007 and 2008 excluding the provision of EUR 142.0 million.

We estimate that market growth will not be as strong in all markets this year as in 2006. This will be the case especially in North America and Southern Europe. However, the market development in e.g. Asia-Pacific will continue to be strong.

KONE’s target for 2007 is to achieve an approximate 10 percent growth in net sales, calculated at comparable exchange rates, compared to 2006. The operating income (EBIT) target is to achieve growth of approximately 20 percent from the comparable 2006 figure of EUR 360 million excluding the EUR 142.0 million provision for the European Commission’s fine decision.

In 2008, KONE’s objective is to achieve an operating income (EBIT) margin of about 12 percent.

January 26, 2007 based on KONE's  Pro forma Report January-December 2006

We estimate that market growth will not be equally strong in all markets this year as in 2006. This will be the case especially in North America and Southern Europe. However, market development in e.g. Asia-Pacific will continue to be strong.

KONE’s target for 2007 is to achieve an approximate 10 percent increase in net sales, calculated at comparable exchange rates, compared to 2006. The operating income (EBIT) target is to achieve growth of approximately 20 percent from the comparable 2006 figure of EUR 360 million.

In 2008, KONE’s objective is to achieve an about 12 percent operating income (EBIT) margin.