THE RESULTS OF TELESTE’S CO-DETERMINATION NEGOTIATIONS
TELESTE CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 22.1.2010 AT 15:00 THE RESULTS OF TELESTE'S CO-DETERMINATION NEGOTIATIONS Teleste Corporation's co-determination negotiations in Finland have been concluded. During the negotiations it has been agreed to terminate employment contracts with 8 white collar and 16 blue collar employees. In addition, lay-offs have been directed towards white collar employees with an average effect of below 15% of their working time and towards blue collar employees with an average effect of below 20% of their working time. Part of the white collar employees have also participated in the salary reduction arrangement. Lay-offs will continue until end of this year, should the market situation so require. Teleste is an international technology group founded in 1954, which is specialized in broadband data communication systems and solutions. The group is divided into two Strategic Business Units: Broadband Cable Networks and Video Networks. Broadband Cable Networks serves cable operators and a major part of its business activities are handled through direct customer contact. Video Networks supplies solutions for optical signal transmission and video network management software solutions for video surveillance and a major part of its business is handled through system integrators. Both Business Units are among the leading providers in their market areas and are globally recognized for their know-how and ability to produce technically cutting edge solutions year after year. In 2008 the group's net sales totalled EUR 109 million and the group employed 677 persons at the year-end. The company has approximately 30 offices world-wide and over 90% of Teleste's net sales are generated outside Finland. The company is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. Visit www.staging.staging.staging.staging.teleste.com for more information. TELESTE CORPORATION Jukka Rinnevaara CEO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: CEO Jukka Rinnevaara, tel +358 2 2605 866 or +358 400 747 488 DISTRIBUTION: NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Media www.staging.staging.staging.staging.teleste.com