Notes

Accounting principles and definitions

The interim report for the group has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, and the interim report for the parent company has been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board recommendation RFR 2 Reporting for legal entities and its statements (September 2011).

New and amended IFRS standards and IFRIC interpretations

The new or amended IFRS standards and IFRIC interpretations, which became effective January 1, 2011, have had no material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

In all other respects, Tele2 has presented its interim report in accordance with the accounting principles and calculation methods used in the 2010 Annual Report. Definitions are found in the 2010 Annual Report.