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Annual Report 2020

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TERVEYSTALO

Annual Report
2020

YEAR 2020

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

FINANCIALS

Contents

YEAR 2020

Terveystalo in brief  
Year 2020  
CEO’s review  
Operating environment  
Terveystalo platform  
Strategy  
Value creation model  
Terveystalo as an investment  

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Corporate Governance Statement  
Board of Directors  
Executive team  
Remuneration policy  
Remuneration Report  
Information for shareholders  

FINANCIALS

Board of Directors’ report  
Financial statements  
Auditors’ report  

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Foreword

This report is for shareholders, investors, analysts, media, clients, 
personnel, and other stakeholders who are interested in Terveystalo. 
Terveystalo’s business activities focus on holistic health and well-
being. We offer a wide variety of primary health care, specialized 
care, and well-being services for corporate and private customers 
and the public sector. Our nationwide network covers over 300 
clinics across Finland. The network of clinics is supplemented by 
24/7 digital services. 

This  Annual  Report  and  its  sister  publication,  the  Corporate 
Responsibility  Report,  report  on  the  company’s  financial,  social, 
and environmental impact and explain their strategic significance 
for the company’s business.

The  Annual  Report  includes  Terveystalo’s  highlights  in  2020, 
the CEO’s review, a description of the operating environment, the 
strategy  and  value  creation  section,  the  Corporate  Governance 
Statement, and the remuneration policy statement as well as the 
Report of the Board of Directors and the financial statements with 
notes.

The Statement of Non-Financial Information as required by the 
Accounting Act is included in the Report of the Board of Directors 
found in the financials section of the Annual report. Terveystalo’s 
sustainability management and results are reported in more detail 
in Terveystalo’s Corporate Responsibility Report.

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Year 
2020

In 2020, Terveystalo had approximately 1.2 million 

individual customers. The number of customer visits 

reached 6.9 million, 1.8 million of which were remote 

appointments. Our revenue was EUR 986 million, and 

we employed a total of 13,000 professionals directly 

and indirectly. This year, we particularly invested in 

the availability of digital services and COVID-19 tests, 

in addition to the development of preventive and 

comprehensive well-being services. Terveystalo plays 

a vital role in helping Finns overcome the COVID-19 

crisis. Effective and efficiently provided care benefits 

everyone. 

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Terveystalo in brief

Terveystalo is listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange and has a predominantly Finnish ownership. In terms of revenue 
and network, Terveystalo is the largest private health service provider in Finland. We offer a wide variety of primary 
health care, specialized care, and well-being services for corporate and private customers and the public sector. Our 
nationwide network covers over 300 clinics across Finland. The clinic network is supplemented by 24/7 digital services.

TERVEYSTALO IS THE LARGEST PRIVATE HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDER IN FINLAND

APPROX.

3.7
1

million visits to the doctor 
 in 2020

APPROX.

1.8

APPROX.

1.2

million remote visits  
in 2020

million individual customers 
in 2020

REVENUE BY CUSTOMER GROUP 2020

28%

30%

TOTAL

986.4

EUR mill.

42%

Corporate, 42% (42%)

Private individuals, 30% (29%)

Public, 28% (29%)

(Total 1,030.7)

(Total 1,030.7)

KEY FIGURES

986

REVENUE IN MILL. EUROS
2020

(1,030)

10.3%

PROFIT (ADJUSTED EBITA),  
% OF REVENUE
2020

(11.2%)

SERVICES PROVIDED

•  OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

•  OUTPATIENT SURGERY

•  GENERAL AND SPECIALIST MEDICAL  

•  OUTSOURCING SERVICES

SERVICES

•  WELFARE SERVICES

•  IMAGING AND LABORATORY STUDIES

•  STAFFING SERVICES

Finland’s largest
309

CLINICS OF WHICH 
17 ARE HOSPITAL UNITS AND 
43 DENTAL CLINICS

24/7 

digital services
regardless of the place

TERVEYSTALO’S PLATFORM BUSINESS MODEL MATCHES CUSTOMERS  WITH PRIVATE  
PRACTITIONERS AND INTEGRATES EPISODES INTO  EFFECTIVE CARE CHAINS

EXCEL IN CUSTOMER
EXPERIENCE &
ENGAGEMENT

INTEGRATE CARE CHAINS,
OPTIMIZE AVAILABILITY
OF RIGHT EXPERTS

Terveystalo
platform

 WITH DATA DRIVEN CARE MODELS

Partnership ecosystem

Personnel

Private
practitioners

Labs, imaging,
physical clinics

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Year 2020

In 2020, Terveystalo adapted its services in response to the rapidly changing environment created by COVID-19, 
strongly increased the range of digital services and developed new services related to the COVID-19 strategy. 
This spread includes some of the highlights of 2020.

FEBRUARY

MAY

TERVEYSTALO INTRODUCED STRONG IDENTIFICATION 
FOR ONLINE BOOKING

Terveystalo was the first Finnish private health 
care provider to adopt strong identification also 
for electronic online booking. 

TERVEYSTALO BIOBANK THE FIRST FINNISH BIOBANK 
TO RECEIVE ISO QUALITY CERTIFICATION – BIOBANK 
ACTIVITIES ALSO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH 
RELATED TO COVID-19

Biobank samples of COVID-19 patients 
collected in Terveystalo Biobank have been used 
in national and international research projects.

SEPTEMBER

FINNAIR AND TERVEYSTALO OFFER CUSTOMERS EASY 
ACCESS TO A COVID-19 TEST BEFORE FLYING

Through this cooperation, customers have 
convenient and rapid access to a certificate of 
negative COVID-19 test result required by the 
destination country. Customers can use their 
Finnair Plus points to pay for this service.

OCTOBER

TERVEYSTALO DEFINED THE KEY TARGETS OF THE UN 
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN ITS OPERATIONS

Terveystalo commits to promoting sustainable 
development goals that are pivotal to its business. 

MARCH

TERVEYSTALO INITIATED COVID-19 TESTING

In 2020, approximately 10% of all COVID-19 
tests in Finland were performed at Terveystalo. 
At best, Terveystalo conducted 11,000 tests 
per day and the results were provided in 
approximately one day. 

PROCENT OF ALL COVID-19 TESTS 
IN FINLAND WERE PERFORMED AT 
TERVEYSTALO

APPROX. 

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THE NUMBER OF DIGITAL APPOINTMENTS BREAKS THE LIMIT OF 0.5 MILLION

Terveystalo was quick to respond to the growing demand of digital appointments and increased their supply 
throughout the year. The limit of 0.5 million digital appointments was broken in October. 

THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL SERVICES
Reception visits per month

100,000

80,000

60,000

40,000

20,000

0

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Chat receptions

Video receptions

Other remote receptions

NOVEMBER 

TERVEYSTALO IS THE MOST POPULAR  
WORKPLACE AMONG PROFESSIONALS

According to the employer image study conducted 
by Universum, Terveystalo is the most attracti-
ve workplace among health care professionals. 
Terveystalo has been the most popular choice 
among students for seven consecutive years. 

MOST POPULAR CHOICE  
AMONG STUDENTS FOR SEVEN 
CONSECUTIVE YEARS.

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The exceptional year  
challenged the entire 
industry, and Terveystalo 
passed the test with 
flying colors

CEO’S REVIEW:
The COVID-19 pandemic  
accelerates the digitalization 
of health care

The COVID-19 pandemic faced by the world in 2020 strengthened the trends of health care and accelerated the change of the field. The 
digital transformation of the industry is a fact and people’s interest in their health and well-being is clearly growing. At Terveystalo, demand has 
increasingly shifted toward digital services. Our solutions work: Despite the exceptional circumstances, our customer satisfaction has remained 
at a record-high, and we are the most attractive employer in our industry for the seventh consecutive year. Our brand preference has reached 
an all time high and is clearly the best in the industry.

THE EXCEPTIONAL YEAR CHALLENGED THE ENTIRE INDUSTRY, AND TERVEYSTALO PASSED
THE TEST WITH FLYING COLORS
Since the very beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, we focused on agility and 
preserving room for financial flexibility. Operatively speaking, we focused 
on optimal targeting of supply in the continuously changing demand envi-
ronment. Whereas the second quarter tested our ability to adjust to a sharp 
decline in demand, the third quarter challenged us to scale up our services 
and create new services. Faced with rapidly changing demand conditions, 
we shifted the focus of our service production particularly toward testing and 
digital services. Thanks to our agility, we managed to defend our top line. 
Revenue decreased only by 4 percent year-on-year, while our cost control and 
quick adjustment measures to respond to the development of the pandemic 
ensured that our profitability remained at a high level. 

The  second  wave  of  COVID-19  testing  started  at  the  beginning  of 
August,  and  we  were  able  to  quickly  respond  by  quintupling  our  testing 
capacity over a period of a couple of weeks. Over the entire year, we con-
ducted over 200,000 tests, and their demand is expected to remain high 
at  least  until  the  next  spring.  With  the  service  solutions  that  are  related 
to  the  COVID-19  strategy,  we  do  our  part  to  help  society  remain  open 
and operational, even though the service chain takes up resources from our 
other business areas.

The exceptional business circumstances brought on by the COVID-19 
pandemic will last at least until the summer. In our management, we will 
continue to emphasize agility and responsiveness. While the uncertain en-
vironment and the need to maintain a shorter-term focus than usual has 
placed great demands on our organization, we have performed well. I am 
proud of the performance of Terveystalo’s employees and I am very plea-
sed about the trust shown to us by customers and professionals. 

OUR STRATEGY FOCUS AREAS ARE THE MOST INTELLIGENT SERVICE PLATFORM IN THE 
INDUSTRY AND HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS WITH OUR CUSTOMERS
COVID-19 has not changed the trend of people being increasingly interested 
in investing in their well-being, and we witness growth potential in services 
that support holistic well-being and lifelong health. One of our three strategic 
focus areas will be to develop health partnerships with our customers. We 

are building a model for supporting our customers and keeping in touch with 
them, anticipating their needs, and providing comprehensive well-being 
services. Our second focus area is the development of the most intelligent 
service platform in our industry, one that will enable us to effectively provide 
our customers with the right service regardless of time, place, payment 
method and channel, from the beginning of the treatment path to its end. 
Our third focus area is to grow through acquisitions.

Our strategy is not reliant on the development of the publicly funded 
market or policy decisions concerning social and health services. It is based 
on the industry-leading innovations and competencies that also serve pub-
lic buyers, and a bigger role would serve to improve the functioning of the 
entire health care system.

THE AFTERCARE OF THE CORONA CRISIS CONTINUES  
The pandemic is both an immediate health crisis and a slow-moving health 
crisis. The treatment backlog in Finland is growing every day due to the 
pandemic despite the partial recovery of demand and services. According 
to the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, the number of people who 
have been waiting for non-urgent care for more than six months approached 
18,000 in August. The pandemic is also causing an increase in mental health 
problems: According to Terveystalo’s data, anxiety disorders are now the 
third most common diagnosis and three of the top five causes of sickness 
absences are related to mental health problems. 

Terveystalo has been at the forefront of addressing the immediate ef-
fects of the crisis, and we will play an important part in responding to the 
long-term  effects.  Elimination  of  the  treatment  backlog  will  require  the 
input of the private sector, and the growing challenges related to mental 
well-being will call for more digital solutions. Thanks to the strength of our 
traditional clinic network and our digital capabilities, we play an important 
role in helping Finns to overcome the crisis. Efficiently produced effective 
care benefits everyone – the individual, employer, and society.

Ville Iho
Chief Executive Officer
Terveystalo

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Operating environment and megatrends 

Digital services transform health care and create new solutions, but they also create new expectations from customers

HEALTHCARE TRENDS 

CHANGE IN 
DEMOGRAPHICS

CUSTOMER CENTRIC
DIGITAL SERVICES

THE EMPOWERED
CONSUMER

THE DISTRUSTFUL
CONSUMER

HOLISTIC HEALTH 
AND WELLBEING

LONGER LIVES AND
CHRONIC DISEASES

DEPLETING
RESOURCES 

CHANGING EMPLOYEE
EXPECTATIONS

Aging population

•  Increased healthcare  

costs

Customers increasingly own 
their data and select their 
own services 

New type of competitors 
(from start-ups to tech 
giants)

•    Customer experience 

•  Competitive 

and digital 
personalization 

advantage from data 
and quality metrics

•  Digital platforms as a 
source of competitive 
advantage 

Growing preference of digital 
channels

•  Role of proactive and 
preventative care 
enforced

•  More frequent 
interactions

•  Service chain 

transformation, for 
example digital diagnosis, 
to a doctor only if 
needed

Increasing interest in own 
health

Nutrition trends

Wearables and biohacking

Meditation & yoga

Exercising gaining 
popularity 

•  Increasing demand for 
preventive care and 
wellbeing offering  

Increasing need for 
cost-effective population 
management

•  Monetization models 
change e.g. from 
fee-for-service to 
subscription-based 
services 

Lack of professional 
resources

•  Role of nurses and other 
professionals increasing

•  Efficiency will be value 

driver

•  Ability to attract 

professionals is key

Increased popularity of 
flexible, self-directed forms 
of work that allow better 
work-life balance

More widespread desire for 
work with a purpose and 
opportunities for impact 

OUR RESPONS

 Terveystalo promotes healthier and better life for 
everyone. That means that in addition to providing 
tailored treatment for our customers, we strive to create 
a healthier society. Our vision is to empower people for 
a long life of health and well-being. We don’t just treat 
illnesses – we support, advise, and keep in touch. Our 
mission is to support customers with our services that 
are based on extensively researched information.

WE ARE BUILDING THE MOST INTEL- 
LIGENT PLATFORM IN THE INDUSTRY  

      We provide our customers with the 

right service regardless of time, place, 
and channel, from the beginning of the 
treatment path to its end.

WE DEVELOP HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS 
WITH OUR CUSTOMERS 

     We support our customers and keep in 
touch with them, anticipate their needs, 
and provide comprehensive well-being 
services.

WE OFFER THE BEST DIGITAL CUSTOM-
ER EXPERIENCE 24/7, WITH A WAIT TIME 
OF ONLY 7 SECONDS

WE OFFER PROFESSIONALS THE MOST 
ATTRACTIVE WORKPLACE IN THE 
INDUSTRY 

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THE FINNISH HEALTH CARE MARKET 
Private health care plays a significant role in the Finnish system. Nearly half 
of all primary health care visits in Finland are provided privately.

invest  in  work  ability  management  benefit  manifold.  One  invested  euro 
returns six euros as a result of lower sickness absence and pension costs. 

Finland has a unique occupational health system that covers 1.9 million 
Finns. Occupational health is associated with a statutory pension system. 
The system encourages employers to invest in occupational health to bring 
down pension costs. This has effects on public health as well as the total 
cost  of  health  care.  According  to  studies,  companies  that  systematically 

The total annual cost of health care in Finland is approximately EUR 
15 billion. Privately provided health care accounts for about one quarter. 
Rapid aging of the population, the treatment backlog accrued during the 
pandemic as well as high rate of lifestyle diseases will increase the need for 
care in the years to come.

Terveystalo’s intelligent platform spurs 
growth of health and well-being services

Terveystalo serves a diverse customer base, offering them health and well-being services and integrating courses of treatment into efficient 
chains using a physical and digital platform business model. Terveystalo’s scalable platform has been built for privately funded business but it 
can also be used for public sector customers. 

PUBLIC PROVISION

PRIVATE PROVISION

TERVEYSTALO PLATFORM

PUBLIC OUTSOURCING & STAFFING

PUBLIC   
FUNDING

PRIVATE  
FUNDING

Public provision and funding
74%
EUR 10.8 bn. 

Finnish  
healthcare 
market in total

EUR 14.5

bn.

Public provision and funding
7%
EUR 1.0 bn.

Private provision and funding
19%
EUR 2.7 bn. 

•  Market leader with ≈ EUR 800 million sales

•  Terveystalo clinics and 24/7 digital platform, fee for service 

-model, scalable

OPERATING MODEL

•  Corporate, Private and Public service sales 

GROWTH 

Organic growth, bolt-on M&A, strategic M&A

•  One of the largest in the market 
with ≈  EUR 200 million sales 

•  Public  clinics  and  equipment, 

capitation/fixed fee

Opportunity: Long queues in public,
aging population

MARGIN POTENTIAL 

High with operating leverage as a key profitability driver 

High-medium-low

In 2017 according to Nordic Healthcare Group estimate.

INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS 

Moderate with digitalization as a key driver  

Low 

Finnish health care hit hard by the pandemic

The global COVID-19 pandemic heavily affected the Finnish health care 
system as well. During the second quarter of the year, health care activities 
were restricted with a heavy hand and resources were shifted to treatment 
of COVID-19 in public health care. Privately provided health care services 
focused more on remote appointments, while there was a strong increase 
in the demand for COVID-19 testing. 

The downsizing of non-urgent care in the private and public health care 
sectors while the restrictions were in place resulted in a significant treat-
ment gap in other illnesses. According to the Finnish Institute for Health 

and Welfare, the number of people who have been waiting for non-urgent 
care for more than six months approached 18,000 in August. The pande-
mic has also increased the number of mental health problems: According 
to Terveystalo’s data, anxiety disorders were the third most common diag-
nosis and three of the top five causes of sickness absences were related to 
mental health problems. Elimination of the treatment backlog will require 
the input of the private sector, and the growing challenges related to mental 
well-being will call for more digital solutions.

The growing demand for health and well-being services offers growth opportunities, and Terveystalo seeks to take advantage of them by growing the market. 
The toolkit includes introducing new products in the portfolio, increasing the market share, promoting customer loyalty, and making selected acquisitions.

MARKET AND  
SHARE GROWTH

GROW SHARE  
OF WALLET

CONTINUED 
M&A

The smartest platform in the industry 

Opportunity: 
increase conversion, profit per visit, higher 
output from limited resources, increase visits 
and grow in verticals

We invest in: 
“the Engine room”, Centers of Excellence, 
pricing intelligence

The customer’s health
partner 

Selective M&A

Opportunity: 
Expand to new markets with new products,
increase share of wallet

We invest in: 
Customer relationship and engagement

Opportunity: 
Further strengthen our capabilities, scale 
and service scope + enter new markets

We invest in: 
Scale, scalable competencies, adjacencies 
and specialties

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OUR STRATEGY
Our vision is to empower 
people to lifelong health 
and well-being 

That is why we are fighting for a healthier life. Every day.

VALUES

Human being in the center

We take responsibility for the health and well-being of our 
fellow human beings, for the opportunity to live a good 
life. We work together to help the customer and customer 
guides us in our renewal. We help each other and value all 
of our experts.

Steered by medical science

Everything we do is based on medical science and  
researched knowledge. All our decisions are steered by  
care efficacy and the well-being of our customers.

For the common good

We build health and wealth for the society and produce 
effective care efficiently. We share information and ignite 
discussion and create better healthcare for all: customers. 
Professionals, and society.

MEGATRENDS

Holistic health and wellbeing 
Customer centric digital services 
Longer lives and chronic diseases 
Purpose at work 
Life-job balance 
Competition for professionals 
Distrust in institutions

HOW

The smartest platform in the industry

We offer the most relevant service to the customer  
regardless of time, place and channel, from the  
beginning to the end of the integrated care chain. 

The customer’s health partner

We engage in dialogue with the customers,  
anticipate their needs and offer comprehensive  
wellbeing services.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

The profitability leader in the Nordic  
region in private health services.

Preferred by customers and  
professionals.

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OUR STRATEGY

Terveystalo’s customer-driven high-quality services promote the health of 
Finns and, thereby, the well-being of the Finnish society as a whole. Our mis-
sion is to fight for a healthier life. In addition to providing tailored treatment for 
our customers, we strive to create a healthier society. Our vision is to empower 
people to long-life health and well-being. We don’t just treat illnesses – we 
support, advise, and keep in touch. Our mission is to support customers with 
our services that are based on extensively researched information.

Our  competitive  advantages  include  a  wide  and  comprehensive 
network, a scalable business model, and a broad range of digital services; 
together  with  our  development-oriented  culture,  they  attract  the  field’s 
best talent. 

In the spring 2020, Terveystalo’s Board of Directors approved the new 
focus areas as well as strategic and financial goals for the strategy period 
2021–2025.

Terveystalo’s strategic goals:

•  To be the most profitable private health care operator in the Nordic countries
•  To be the preferred choice of customers and professionals

To attain these strategy goals, the Board approved the following development 
areas as the strategy period’s focus areas:

•  We build the most intelligent platform in the industry – We provide our cus-
tomers with the right service regardless of time, place, and channel, 
from the beginning of the treatment path to its end. 

•  We develop health partnerships with our customers – We support our custo-
mers and keep in touch with them, anticipate their needs, and provide 
comprehensive well-being services.

Expansion of well-being services and strategic, complimentary acquisitions 
will be a part of Terveystalo’s growth strategy also in the future.

In addition 
to providing 
tailored 
treatment for 
our customers, 
we strive 
to create a 
healthier 
society. 

THE MOST INTELLIGENT SERVICE PLATFORM IN THE INDUSTRY
We are developing our operating model to respond to the transformation 
needs brought on by market trends. The demand for novel health services, 
pricing models and operative models is growing, while the scarcity of health 
care professionals is increasing the need for more intelligent use of compe-
tence. Digital services transform health care and create new solutions, but 
they also create new expectations from customers. We are developing an 
intelligent platform to meet the customer expectations and demands in a 
scalable manner also in the future. The intelligent platform guides growth, 
profitability, customer satisfaction, and commitment. Through the most 
intelligent platform in the industry, we are able to provide our customers with 
the right service regardless of time, place, and channel, from the beginning 
of the treatment path to its end.

Corporate, 42% (42%)

HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS WITH CUSTOMERS
As many as 50 percent of working-age Finns have or are at risk of developing 
a lifestyle disease. Obesity, diabetes, hypertension, sleep disorders, substance 
abuse, back problems and mental health challenges are increasing the need for 
preventive and well-being services. At the same time, the interest in holistic 
well-being is growing. In addition to curing diseases, we want to create health 
partnerships with our customers and to keep in touch, predict the customers’ 
needs and offer holistic well-being services. We use digital solutions to engage 
customers and to offer a platform for continuous health partnership and 
personalized services. We will also introduce new low-threshold well-being 
services in our portfolio.

Private individuals, 30% (29%)

Public, 28% (29%)

UPDATED FINANCIAL TARGETS  
As long-term financial goals, Terveystalo’s Board of Directors adopted 5 
percent annual revenue growth through organic growth and acquisitions and, 
in terms of profitability, an adjusted EBITA margin of 12–13 percent in the 
medium to long term. With regard to the capital structure, the target for the 
net debt/adjusted EBITDA ratio is 3.5x or less. However, indebtedness may 
temporarily exceed the target level, such as in conjunction with acquisitions. 
The company also aims to distribute a minimum of 40 percent of net profit as 
dividends annually. However, the dividend proposal must take into account 
Terveystalo’s long-term development potential and financial position. 

STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION IS PROGRESSING DESPITE COVID-19
The key strategic measures in 2020 included increasing our digital offering 
and further developing our platform.

The  Net  Promoter  Score*  (NPS)  for  customer  experience  reached 
a  record  high  in  all  of  the  measured  areas.  Personnel  job  satisfaction  at 
Terveystalo was at an excellent level, and the employee net promoter score 
(eNPS) was clearly improved compared to the reference period. Terveys-
talo’s  comprehensive  overall  health  and  well-being  service  portfolio  was 
further diversified, especially with regard to digital channels. Revenue de-
creased by 4.3 percent, due to negative impact from COVID-19 in the se-
cond quarter of the year. Profitability was strong nevertheless and adjusted 
EBITA was 10.3 percent of revenue. 

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ACHIEVEMENT OF FINANCIAL TARGETS

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REVENUE, EUR MILL.
Target of at least 5% growth annually

DISTRIBUTION OF DIVIDENS, € & % OF NET PROFIT
Target is to distribute at least 40% of net profit as dividends.

1,200

1,000

800

600

400

200

0

4

16%

3.5

547

690

745

1,031

986

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

5

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

0.06€

0.20€

0.13€

0.26€

N/A

106.9%

37.1%

30.7%

72.0%

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020*

*Proposed dividend in total 

ADJUSTED EBITA, EUR MILL. AND % OF REVENUE
Target 12-13%  Adj. EBITA margin

NET DEBT / ADJUSTED EBITDA

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

16%

56.8

10.4%

73.0

10.6%

87.7

11.8%

115.1

11.2%

101.9

10.3%

5

4

3

2

1

0

TARGET
max 

3.5

4.2

2.8

3.8

2.7*

3.0

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

*Before IFRS 16 impact (comparable)

18 ENPS, NET PROMOTER  

SCORE OF EMPLOYEES  
AND PROFESSIONALS

83 NET PROMOTER SCORE,  

NPS IN APPOINTMENTS

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Value creation model 

RESOURCES AND KEY CAPITAL:

BUSINESS MODEL:

OUTPUTS:

CREATED VALUE AND IMPACTS:

PERSONNEL AND COMPETENCE

•  We employed more than 13,000 people, of whom more than 

5,000 are private practitioners. Our employees include about 

1,800 doctors and Bachelors of Medicine, more than 3,200 

nurses, 650 dentists and dental hygienists, 610 other health and 

well-being professionals, 91 psychologists and psychotherapists, 

and more than 740 customer service staff, and nearly 900 people 

in administrative or managerial positions.

FINANCIAL

•  Net debt excluding IFRS 16 EUR 325.9 million

•  Equity EUR 571.4 million  

IMMATERIAL
• 

ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Certification

•  Utilising customer information in the management of medical 

quality and promoting public health in society

•  Care chains based and developed on evidence-based medicine

•  Medical Quality Management Tools: Etydi, Medical Reporting, 

and Dashboard

•  A strong brand, the most interesting employer among doctors 

and healthcare students

•  Responsible use of data and artificial intelligence

•  Ensuring data protection and data security

SOCIAL

•  Good relationships, especially with private practitioners 

and other healthcare professionals, investors, suppliers of 

materials and services, directly affect our ability to deliver 

high quality, personalized health services

•  Close cooperation with industry associations, insurance and 

pension companies and health insurance funds to promote 

We empower people to lifelong health and well-being

Occupational 
health 
Services

Health care 
staffing 

e

Doctors, n u r s

Primary and 
specialist care

s   a n d   o ther healthcare pro

f
e

s
si

o

CUSTOMER AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES
•  6.9 mill. customer visits 

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

•  High quality and efficacy of care and individual-centered services for promoting health

• 

3.7 mill. doctor visits for 1.2 mill. 

•  Utilization of data in managing medical quality and promoting public health in society  

individual customers,

(e.g. the results of the mental health care pathway)

•  Over 1.8 mill. remote appointments 

•  Smooth care chains ensure fast access to care and work ability recovery

•  Population Health Management  

•  Decrease in sickness related work absences and the cost of work left undone 

Monitoring Tool, PRO professional’s work 

•  Prevention of illnesses

management application

•  Fast access to care: Chat reception to a general practitioner or occupational health practitioner available 

• 

”In the Best Hands” operating model in 

24/7  in 7 seconds on average

taking customer needs into consideration

•  High Customer Satisfaction and Net Promoter Score, NPS 83

•  My Plan (personal health plan) operating 

•  Strong patient safety

model in preventive health care

•  Corona-related services enable society to remain open

•  Medical  research:  Terveystalo  clinical 

research, biobank

ACCESS TO CARE AND INNOVATIONS

Outsourcing 
Services

 WE FIGHT FOR A 
HEALTHIER LIFE

n

a

l

s

,

•  Trainee programs, recruitment and staff 

•  Availability of care everywhere in Finland, digital services available 24/7,  average Finn lives 8.5 

training (A total of 63,864 hours of training 

kilometers drive away from Terveystalo unit

was provided)

•  Cost savings and improved access to care in publicly funded services

Well-being 
services

EMISSION AND WASTE

•  Cooperation and partnerships with the public sector - solutions for access to care and productivity

•  Carbon footprint 996.4 tonnes  

•  Digital tools for professionals assist in identifying disease risks and improve the quality and effectiveness of care 

•  Biobank samples are used in clinical research to determine the causes of diseases and to develop treatments

n

ationwide network a n d   d i g it

a l s ervices

Clinical
research

Imaging 
and labs 

Day surgery

CO2e (Scope 1 & 2)

•  Waste 81 tonnes  

RESPONSIBLE WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH 

(mixed and hazardous waste)

•  Wages and salaries, EUR 310 million

•  Personnel sickness absenteeism rate 3.6 below national average

•  Lost work injury frequency rate, LTIR 25, significantly below industry national average

• 

eNPS at 18, a good level

•  Tax EUR 40 mill.

•  Dividends distributed EUR 17 mill.

• 

Investments, excl. M&A EUR 33 mill.

•  Materials and services purchased EUR 448 mill.

•  Financial expenses (net) of EUR 10 mill.  

SAFE AND ETHICAL PRACTICES

•  We ensure data protection and security by storing patient data in a security-certified patient information 

the sharing of best practices and the efficacy of care

KEY OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

DIGITALIZATION AND INNOVATIONS

system

•  Good relationships with authorities and decision-makers 

support our operations and role in the Finnish healthcare 

system

INFRASTRUCTURE

• 

• 

309 clinics 

17 clinic hospitals

•  43 dental clinics

• 

53 Rela massage therapy units 

NATURAL RESOURCES

•  Energy consumption 15,944 MWh (electricity)

•  Quality management

•  Leading professionals

•  Network management

•  Digital solutions to improve the clinical, 

operational  and  customer  experience 

quality

•  A model for continuous improvement 

•  New services and service models

•  Managing profitability and growth

Governance structures, policies and controls related to good corporate governance, 
Code of Conduct, risk management and compliance.

•  The development of ethical operating principles and compliance ensures compliance with laws, regulations 

and generally accepted ethical standards.

•  Responsible sourcing practices and supplier self-assessments 

SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND CLIMATE WORK

•  Reduce travel emissions by developing digital healthcare solutions

•  Minimize negative environmental impacts through material efficiency and improved recycling

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Terveystalo as an investment – a growth 
platform for health and well-being 

Terveystalo, a company founded in 2001, has grown through nearly 200 acquisitions into Finland’s largest health care service company. In 
recent years, Terveystalo has made some significant investments, particularly in digitalization and customer experience as well as clinical 
and operational quality. Terveystalo’s strengths provide it with several channels for growth.

STRONG DRIVERS FOR  
MARKET GROWTH

1

THE LARGEST PRIVATE 
HEALTH CARE COMPANY  
IN THE INDUSTRY

2

3

THE MOST DESIRABLE 
EMPLOYER

STRONG PLATFORM WITH 
GROWTH POTENTIAL

4

ADDED POTENTIAL FOR  
IMPROVED PROFITABILITY

5

Aging population and high rate 
of lifestyle diseases increase the 
demand for and costs of health 
care. Growing interest in health 
and well-being, increasing use of 
services.

Finland’s largest in terms of 
revenue, network, digital footprint 
and profitability.

Terveystalo has been chosen as 
the most attractive employer 
among physicians and health care 
students for seven years in a row.

Growing market and market share, 
selected acquisitions and a larger 
share of customers’ consumption 
through increased loyalty.

The leverage effect of operations 
as a driver for profitability and 
improved conversion in addition to 
improving customer engagement.

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Corporate  
governance

At Terveystalo, the highest decision-making power is 

exercised by the shareholders at the Annual General 

Meeting. The Board of Directors is responsible for 

Terveystalo’s administration and the appropriate 

organisation of its operations. The Board of Directors 

is responsible for ensuring that Terveystalo complies 

with good corporate governance principles. The 

Board of Directors appoints the CEO who is 

responsible for the day-to-day management of the 

company in accordance with the instructions and 

orders issued by the Board of Directors. The rest of 

the Executive Team assists and supports the CEO in 

his duties.

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Corporate Governance Statement

I. INTRODUCTION

Governance at Terveystalo Plc (hereinafter referred to as “Terveystalo” or 
the “Company”) is based on applicable laws, the rules and recommenda-
tions of Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd (hereinafter referred to as the “Helsinki Stock 
Exchange”), and the Company’s Articles of Association. In addition, the 
Company follows the Finnish Corporate Governance Code 2020 (“Cor-
porate Governance Code”), issued by the Securities Market Association 
and available on its website at www.cgfinland.fi. Terveystalo complies with 
all the recommendations in the Corporate Governance Code. Terveystalo’s 
Corporate Governance Statement has been prepared in accordance with the 
Corporate Governance Reporting section of the Corporate Governance 
Code.

This statement has been reviewed and approved by Terveystalo’s Audit 
Committee and Board of Directors, and it has been prepared separately 
from the Report of the Board of Directors. The statement is available on 
the Company website at: https://www.terveystalo.com/en/investors/Cor-
porate-governance/.

II. DESCRIPTIONS CONCERNING  
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Terveystalo Plc is a Finnish public limited liability company domiciled in 
Helsinki. The parent company, Terveystalo Plc, and its subsidiaries form the 
Terveystalo Group (hereinafter referred to as the “Group”). The responsibility 
for the administration and operations of Terveystalo Group lies with the 
governing bodies of the parent company, Terveystalo Plc. These governing 
bodies include the Annual General Meeting, the Board of Directors, and 
the CEO. The AGM elects the members of the Board of Directors on the 
basis of the proposal of the Shareholders’ Nomination Board consisting of 
the largest shareholders. The work of the Board of Directors is aided by two 
committees. The Board elects the committee members from amongst its 
members. The CEO appointed by the Board manages the operations of 
Terveystalo Group, assisted by the rest of the Executive Team. The work of 
the Board of Directors, its committees, the CEO, and the rest of the Execu-
tive Team is governed by the Company’s corporate governance principles, 
adopted by the Board of Directors. These principles include the Charters 
of the Board and its committees, the division of responsibilities between the 
decision-making bodies, and the principles concerning the arrangement of 
internal control and risk management. The Company’s governance structure 
is described below. 

TERVEYSTALO’S GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

GENERAL MEETING

NOMINATION BOARD

AUDIT

BOARD OF DIRECTIORS

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Internal Control and Risk 

Management 

REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

CHEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EXECUTIVE TEAM

dance  with  the  above,  the  following  persons  continued  as  members  of  
Terveystalo’s  Nomination  Board  from  September  6,  2020  onwards:  Ris-
to  Murto  (Varma  Mutual  Pension  Insurance  Company),  Matts  Rosen-
berg (Rettig Group AB), Peter Therman (Hartwall Capital), Olli Lehtilä 
(OP Group), and Kari Kauniskangas (Chair of the Board of Directors of 
Terveystalo Plc). There were no changes in the composition of the Nomi-
nation Board in 2020. 

In its organization meeting held on September 6, 2020, the Nomination 
Board re-elected Risto Murto as its Chair. The Shareholders’ Nomination 
Board forwarded its proposals for the Annual General Meeting to Terveys-
talo’s Board of Directors on December 10, 2020. In 2020, the Nomination 
Board convened 7 times. The attendance rate of members was 100%. 

Name
Risto Murto
Olli Lehtilä
Matts Rosenberg
Peter Therman
Kari Kauniskangas

Meetings 
7/7 
7/7 
7/7 
7/7 
7/7 

Attendance rate
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting is Terveystalo’s highest decision-making body. 
The Annual General Meeting is held annually on a date determined by the 
Board of Directors, within six (6) months of the end of the financial year.

The Annual General Meeting deals with matters falling within its com-
petence  pursuant  to  the  Finnish  Limited  Liability  Companies  Act  and 
Terveystalo’s Articles of Association, and any possible other matters. An 
Extraordinary General Meeting is convened when necessary. More detai-
led information about the Annual General Meeting is provided in Terve-
ystalo’s Articles of Association, which can be found on the company web-
site at: https://www.terveystalo.com/en/investors/Corporate-governance.  
The  Annual  General  Meeting  for  2020  was  held  on  May  28,  2020.  The 
decisions of each Annual General Meeting can be found on Terveystalo’s 
website  at:  https://www.terveystalo.com/en/investors/Corporate-gover-
nance/General-Meeting-of-Shareholders/.

SHAREHOLDERS’ NOMINATION BOARD
In accordance with the decision of the Annual General Meeting, the Sharehol-
ders’ Nomination Board (hereinafter referred to as the “Nomination Board”) 
annually prepares proposals to the next Annual General Meeting concerning 
the number of the Members of the Board and their election and remuneration. 
It also identifies candidates for Members of the Board. The Nomination Board 
consists of the Chair of the Company’s Board of Directors and, generally, 
representatives of the Company’s four largest shareholders. If the ownership 
of the Company’s fifth largest shareholder exceeds ten (10) percent of all 
the shares and votes in the Company, the five largest shareholders shall be 
represented in the Nomination Board. The composition of the Nomination 
Board is determined based on the shareholdings on the first bank day in 
September each calendar year. The Chair of the Board of Directors convenes 
the first meeting of the Nomination Board. The Nomination Board elects a 
Chair from amongst its members. Subsequent meetings of the Nomination 
Board are convened by the elected Chair. If more than half of the members of 
the Nomination Board are present, they constitute a quorum. The Nomination 
Board has a written Charter which includes a more detailed description of 
the election process and the duties of the Nomination Board members as 
well as the procedures of the Nomination Board’s meetings. A description 
of the main contents of the Charter of the Nomination Board can be found 
on the Company website at: https://www.terveystalo.com/en/investors/
Corporate-governance/shareholders-nomination-board/.

In accordance with shareholdings on September 1, 2020, Terveystalo’s  
Nomination Board consists of the representatives of the Company’s four 
largest  shareholders  and  the  Chair  of  the  Board  of  Directors.  In  accor-

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

According to Terveystalo’s Articles of Association, the Board of Directors 
has a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of eight (8) ordinary members. 
The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders elects the members of the 
Board of Directors. The Board of Directors elects the Chair from among their 
members. In 2020, the Annual General Meeting elected seven members 
to the Board of Directors: 

•  Dag Andersson, born in 1961, BBA, MBA,  
main occupation: XVIVO Perfusion, CEO
•  Lasse Heinonen, born in 1968, M. Sc. (Econ.),  
main occupation: Ahlström Capital, CEO

•  Kari Kauniskangas (Chair), born in 1962, M. Sc. (Econ.),  

main occupation: Board Professional

•  Åse Aulie Michelet, born in 1952, M. Sc. (Pharm.),  

main occupation: Board Professional

•  Niko Mokkila, born in 1979, M.Sc. (Tech.), M.Sc. (Econ.)  

main occupation: Hartwall Capital Ltd, Managing Director
•  Katri Viippola, born in 1976, Executive MBA, Master of Arts,  
main occupation: Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company, 
SVP, HR, Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility

•  Tomas von Rettig, born in 1980, BBA, CEFA,  

main occupation: Rettig Group Ltd, Chair of the Board

All the members of the Board are independent of the Company. Kari 
Kauniskangas, Dag Andersson, Lasse Heinonen, and Åse Aulie Michelet 
are independent of major shareholders of the Company. According to the 
Board of Directors’ assessment, the following members of the Board are 
not independent of major shareholders of the Company due to their main 
occupation:  Niko  Mokkila  (Managing  Director  of  Hartwall  Capital  Ltd), 
Katri  Viippola  (Varma  Mutual  Pension  Insurance  Company,  SVP,  HR, 
Communications  and  Corporate  Social  Responsibility)  and  Tomas  von 
Rettig (Rettig Group Ltd, Chair of the Board).

In accordance with the decision of the Annual General Meeting of 2019, 
Kari Kauniskangas (Chair), Dag Andersson, Paul Hartwall, Lasse Heino-
nen, Olli Holmström, Åse Aulie Michelet, Katri Viippola, and Tomas von 
Rettig were members of the Board of Directors until May 28, 2020.

HOLDINGS OF THE BOARD MEMBERS AND THEIR CONTROLLED ENTITIES IN 
THE GROUP, DECEMBER 31, 2020

Kari Kauniskangas  
Dag Andersson 
Lasse Heinonen    
Åse Aulie Michelet  
Niko Mokkila 
Katri Viippola  
Tomas von Rettig  

7,990 
3,467 
13,161
27,530 
1,772  
4,906
6,161 

DIVERSITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Company’s principles concerning the diversity of the Board of Directors 
came into effect on September 27, 2017. The Company regards the diversity 
of the Board of Directors as a material contributing factor in achieving the 
Company’s strategic targets. The work of the Board of Directors requires 
understanding of differences in cultures, values, and business practices. 
Diversity is assessed from different perspectives, including age, gender, 
education, and professional background. Both genders shall be represented 
on the Board of Directors. In planing the composition of the Board of Direc-
tors, the Shareholders’ Nomination Board considers the composition of the 
Board from the perspective of the Company’s current and future business 
needs, taking into account the diversity of the Board. In 2020, the Company’s 
Board of Directors met the diversity criteria. The age span of Board members 
is 40–68 years. Two of the Board members are women and five are men.

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors has adopted a written Charter of the Board on 
January 23, 2018. It supplements the provisions of the Articles of Association 
and the applicable laws and regulations. The Charter of the Board of Dire-
ctors describes the Board’s composition, election process of the directors, 
responsibilities of the Board, meeting arrangements, and reporting to the 
Board of Directors. The CEO attends Board meetings. The Chief Financial 
Officer (CFO), General Counsel, and other members of the Executive 
Team attend Board meetings upon invitation by the Board of Directors. 
The Board of Directors has general competence to decide and to act in 
matters that do not fall within the competence of the Annual General Mee-
ting or the CEO’s general authority under law or the Company’s Articles 
of Association. The Board of Directors is responsible for the Company’s 
governance and the appropriate arrangement of its operations. In addition, 
the Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring appropriate supervision of 
the Company’s accounting and asset management. The Board of Directors 
decides on matters of principle and on any issues that could have broad-ran-
ging implications for the Company. It decides on major corporate plans 
and transactions. The Board of Directors also establishes limits for capital 
expenditure, investments, divestments, and financial commitments. The 
Board of Directors’ responsibilities also include reviewing and approving 
the strategic objectives and strategic plans of the Company and its various 
business functions as well as monitoring their implementation. The Board 
of Directors also reviews and approves the Company’s financial targets. 
In addition, the Board of Directors monitors and assesses the Company’s 
financial reporting system, approves the Company’s financial reports, and 
monitors the Company’s external audit process. It also ensures that the 
Company has defined the operating principles of internal control, internal 
auditing, and risk management, and monitors compliance with these prin-
ciples. In all situations, the Board of Directors shall act in the best interest 
of the Company and its shareholders. The Board of Directors appoints and 
dismisses the CEO, supervises the CEO’s actions, and approves the CEO’s 
service contract. It also approves the CEO’s remuneration and other benefits 
upon the recommendation of the Remuneration Committee, within the 
framework of the Remuneration Policy presented to the Annual General 
Meeting. Upon the proposal of the CEO, the Board of Directors appoints 
the rest of the Executive Team reporting directly to the CEO and approves 

their service contracts and remuneration based on the recommendation of 
the Remuneration Committee. In addition, the CEO shall consult the Chair 
of the Board of Directors on dismissal of members of the Executive Team 
reporting directly to the CEO. The number of terms or the age of Board 
members has not been limited. A description of the main contents of the 
Charter of the Board of Directors can be found at: https://www.terveystalo.
com/en/investors/Corporate-governance/Board-of-Directors/. 

The Board of Directors may establish committees to support the Board 
with the preparation and performance of its duties and responsibilities. The 
Board of Directors determines the size and composition of such commit-
tees and approves their charters.

In 2020, the Board of Directors convened 19 times. The average atten-
dance rate at Board meetings was 98 percent. Attendance rate by member 
is shown in a separate table under Attendance of Board members at Board 
and Committee meetings in 2020.

The Audit Committee consists of at least three members appointed by 
the Board of Directors. The Audit Committee has a Chair, elected by the 
Board of Directors. The members of the Audit Committee must meet the 
expertise and independence criteria and other criteria applicable to Audit 
Committee members of publicly listed companies in Finland. These provide, 
for example, that the majority of the Audit Committee members shall be 
independent of the Company, and at least one member shall be independent 
of the major shareholders of the Company. 

Lasse  Heinonen  served  as  Chair  of  the  Audit  Committee,  and  Paul 
Hartwall  and  Olli  Holmström  served  as  Committee  members  until  May 
28, 2020. As of May 28, 2020, Committee members comprised Niko Mok-
kila and Tomas Von Rettig. Lasse Heinonen continued as the Chair. The 
Audit Committee convened 5 times in the financial year 2020. The average 
attendance rate of the Committee members was 100 percent. Attendance 
rate by member is shown in a separate table under Attendance of Board 
members at Board and Committee meetings in 2020.

COMMITTEES OF THE  
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Company’s Board of Directors has established two committees to 
improve the efficacy of the work of the Board: the Audit Committee and 
the Remuneration Committee.

AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee carries out its responsibilities under its Charter adopt-
ed by the Board of Directors on January 23, 2018. The Audit Committee 
assists the Board of Directors in performing and monitoring its supervisory 
duties related to the financial reporting process and auditing. In addition, 
the Audit Committee assists the Board of Directors in supervising matters 
related to financial reporting, internal control, internal auditing, and risk 
management. The Audit Committee monitors the financial reporting 
processes, the quality and integrity of the financial statements and other 
financial reports, and the Company’s financial performance. In addition, the 
Audit Committee monitors the statutory audit of the financial statements, 
consolidated financial statements, and the annual, half-year, and interim 
reports. The Audit Committee also monitors the efficiency of the Company’s 
internal control, internal auditing, and risk management systems and assesses 
the performance of internal auditing. Furthermore, the Audit Committee 
evaluates the qualifications and independence of the external auditor and, in 
particular, the provision of non-audit services to the Company, prepares the 
proposal for the election of the external auditor, and monitors compliance 
with laws and regulations. The Audit Committee prepares the proposal for 
the remuneration and election or re-election of the external auditor and 
submits its recommendation for the appointment of the external auditor to 
the Board of Directors. In addition, the Audit Committee shall ensure that 
the Board of Directors is aware of matters which may significantly impact 
the Company’s financial condition or business operations. A description of 
the main contents of the Charter of the Audit Committee can be found 
at:  https://www.terveystalo.com/en/investors/Corporate-governance/
Board-of-Directors/. 

REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Remuneration Committee carries out its responsibilities under its Char-
ter adopted by the Board of Directors. The Charter of the Remuneration 
Committee came into effect on January 23, 2018. The Remuneration Com-
mittee of the Board of Directors identifies individuals qualified to serve as the 
CEO of the Company and gives its recommendation on the appointment 
of the CEO to the Board of Directors. It also assists the Board of Directors 
with any major management reorganizations based on the preparation and 
proposals by the CEO. The Remuneration Committee assists the Board of 
Directors with the evaluation and remuneration of the CEO and the rest of 
the Executive Team reporting directly to the CEO, oversees the Company’s 
remuneration policies, schemes, and plans, as well as reviews appropriate 
succession planning procedures for the Executive Team. A description of 
the main contents of the Charter of the Remuneration Committee can be 
found at: https://www.terveystalo.com/en/investors/Corporate-governance/
Board-of-Directors/. 

The Remuneration Committee consists of a minimum of three mem-
bers elected by the Board of Directors from among its number. The mem-
bers of the Remuneration Committee must meet the independence crite-
ria applicable to such committee members of publicly listed companies in 
Finland, including that the majority of the members of the committee must 
be  independent  of  the  Company.  Remuneration  Committee  members 
must possess the expertise and experience required for the performance of 
the duties and responsibilities of the Remuneration Committee. Desirable 
qualifications for members of the Remuneration Committee include expe-
rience in business management, corporate governance, human resources 
management, and personnel and executive remuneration.

The Remuneration Committee establishes its own schedule and meets 
as frequently as necessary to carry out its responsibilities under its Charter, 
and in any event at least twice a year. 

Kari Kauniskangas is Chair of the Remuneration Committee and Dag 
Andersson, Åse Aulie Michelet, and Katri Viippola are Committee mem-
bers. The Remuneration Committee convened 7 times during the financial 
year. The average attendance rate of the Committee members was 100 
percent. Attendance rate by member is shown in a separate table under 
Attendance of Board members at Board and Committee meetings in 2020.

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ATTENDANCE OF BOARD MEMBERS AT BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS IN 2020

GROUP ORGANIZATION 

• 
• 

NAME

Kari Kauniskangas

Dag Andersson

Lasse Heinonen

Niko Mokkila

Åse Aulie Michelet

Katri Viippola

Tomas von Rettig

Members of the Board of Directors until May 28, 2020:

Paul Hartwall

Olli Holmström

* Attendance rates cover meetings held during each member’s term of office.

ATTENDANCE AT BOARD 
MEETINGS*

ATTENDANCE AT AUDIT  
COMMITTEE MEETINGS*

ATTENDANCE AT REMUNERATION  
COMMITTEE MEETINGS*

19/19

16/19

19/19

12/12

19/19

18/19

19/19

7/7

7/7

5/5

3/3

3/3

2/2

2/2

7/7

7/7

7/7

7/7

Mikko Tainio, born in 1979, M.Sc. (Econ), Senior Vice President, 
Public Partnerships since November 1, 2020  
Pia Westman, born in 1965, PhD, Senior Vice President, 
Wellbeing, Diagnostics and Digital Services 

518 

23,594

The following persons have been members in the Executive Team during 
2020: Susanna Laine until January 2020, Julia Ormio until January 2020, 
Jens Jensen until May 2020, as well as Laura Räty until November 2020.

In  addition,  the  following  changes  in  the  Executive  Team  have  been 
published or have taken place as per the date of this review: Marja-Leena 
Tuomola has been appointed Senior Vice President, Corporate Health at 
Terveystalo and member of the Executive Team as of 1 January 2021. Petri 
Keksi has been appointed Senior Vice President, Growth Businesses and 
member of the Executive Team as of 1 January 2021. Veera Siivonen has 
been appointed Senior Vice President, Consumer Business as of 1 January 
2021. Siina Saksi has been appointed COO of Terveystalo as of 1 January 
2021. Pia Westman, who previously was responsible for Well-being, Diag-
nostics and Digital Services business area, was appointed to lead separate 
strategic growth projects as of 1.1.2021. 

The  current  information  on  the  Executive  Team  shall  be  found  from 
the Company’s website: https://www.terveystalo.com/en/Company/Con-
tact-information/Management/.

Biographical  details  of  the  Executive  Team  members  are  provided 

below under Group Management.

The  Executive  Team  meets  once  or  twice  a  month  or  as  needed.  It 
assists the CEO with tasks such as the preparation and execution of the 
Company  strategy,  business  plans,  matters  of  principle,  and  any  other 
important matters. In addition, the rest of the Executive Team assists the 
CEO in ensuring the flow of information and working internal cooperation. 
The Company’s Board of Directors decides on the nomination and remu-
neration of Executive Team members.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 
The CEO is responsible for the day-to-day management of the company and 
for implementing the Company strategy in accordance with the instructions 
and orders issued by the Board of Directors. The CEO undertakes the 
execution of measures approved by the Board of Directors and oversees 
preparations for strategically important measures. The CEO ensures that 
the management of the Company is adequately arranged, and that the 
Company’s accounting complies with the applicable legislation. The CEO 
also ensures the appropriate arrangement of the Company’s administration 
and asset management. Ville Iho has served as the CEO for Terveystalo 
since late 2019. Biographical details of the CEO are provided below under 
Group Management. 

GROUP EXECUTIVE TEAM AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The Company’s CEO serves as the Chair of the Executive Team. In 2020, 
the Executive Team also included the Chief Medical Officer and the Officers 
and Senior Vice Presidents responsible for digitalization, finances, HR, legal 
matters, communications, marketing, and the various business lines. The 
share holdings of the members of the Executive Team and their controlled 
entities on December 31, 2020 are presented below.

Ville Iho, born in 1969, M.Sc. (engineering)., CEO 
Petri Bono, born in 1970, MD, oncologist, 
Adjunct Professor, Chief Medical Officer 
Tomi Gustafsson, born in 1978, Master of Arts (Education),
Interim SVP, Corporate Health since May 13, 2020 
Juha Juosila, born in 1972, M. Sc. (Econ), Chief Digital Officer 
Ilkka Laurila, born in 1977, M. Sc. (Econ), M. Sc. (Forestry),  
Chief Financial Officer 
Siina Saksi, born in 1966, M. Sc. (Econ), EMBA, 
Senior Vice President, Private Customers and Clinics 
Elina Saviharju, born in 1981, LL.B, LL.M (Harvard), Senior Vice 
President, Legal, General Counsel since May 11, 2020  
Veera Siivonen, born in 1980, M. Sc. (Tech), Senior Vice President,
Marketing and Communications since May 1, 2020  
Minttu Sinisalo, born in 1980, M. Sc. (Econ), Senior Vice President, 
Human Resources since January 1, 2020  

0

0

0
    87,435 

304,900

 50,559

0

348

0

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TERVEYSTALO PLC – THE PARENT COMPANY OF THE GROUP

TERVEYSTALO HEALTHCARE HOLDING OY – FINANCING

TERVEYSTALO HEALTHCARE OY – GROUP’S CENTRALIZED PROCUREMENT

SUOMEN TERVEYSTALO OY AND OTHER OPERATIVE 

COMPANIES – THE OPERATIVE BUSINESS

The CEO, CFO, and General Counsel usually serve as members of the 
subsidiaries’ Board of Directors. From the perspective of business ope-
rations, the Group subsidiaries operate in accordance with the Group’s 
management system. The Group’s operative business activities are mainly 
carried out by Suomen Terveystalo Oy, Terveystalo Julkiset Palvelut Oy 
and Terveystalo Kuntaturva Oy. Terveystalo Healthcare Oy is the Group’s 
purchasing company.

III. DESCRIPTIONS OF INTERNAL  
CONTROL PROCEDURES AND  
THE MAIN FEATURES OF RISK  
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

RISK MANAGEMENT 
Risk management is part of Terveystalo’s management system. The Compa-
ny applies a risk management policy adopted by the Board of Directors. The 
purpose of risk management is to ensure fulfillment of the customer promise, 
patient and occupational safety, high quality of the operations, financial 
performance, business continuity, a good public image of the Company, 
and corporate social responsibility.

Risk management is an integral part of the planning processes as well 
as the monitoring and reporting routines in Terveystalo Group. It is imple-
mented in the  day-to-day management  and activities at  all levels of the 
organization. Risk management must be consistent and commensurable. It 
is important to understand the causes and consequences of risks and to en-
sure that the risk management measures are correct and properly targeted.

The objectives of risk management include, among others:

•  Ensuring business continuity
•  Ensuring the achievement of strategic and operative objectives
•  Managing risks associated with financial transactions
•  Supporting decision-making
•  Ensuring top quality care and patient safety
•  Ensuring employees’ expertise and occupational safety
•  Avoiding operational risks and risks of damage and minimizing  

damage if a risk is realized

•  Ensuring data security, data protection, and environmental  

responsibility

Improving risk awareness within the organization
Identifying opportunities associated with risk-taking, improving risk 
tolerance
Identifying development opportunities within the operations

• 
•  Gaining the trust of external and internal stakeholders

Terveystalo strives to proactively identify, analyze and manage major risks. 
Risk management is an integral part of management. It contributes to strategic 
development, helps managers make informed choices, puts measures in an 
order of priority, takes into account opportunities, uncertainties, and their 
effects, and distinguishes between alternative approaches.

The Board of Directors is responsible for risk management and its ade-
quacy and adopts the risk management policy. The CEO is responsible for 
organizing risk management in the Group. The rest of the Executive Team 
support the CEO in implementing risk management, monitoring operatio-
nal risks, assessing risks, and implementing measures related to risks.

RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS
Risks  are  assessed  on  all  levels  of  Terveystalo  Group’s  organization. 
Terveystalo identifies risks using, for example, performance indicators, market 
statistics, effectiveness data, customer feedback, register data, inspection 
reports and inquiries from the authorities, occupational safety risk surveys, 
incident information, results of internal audits and audits, and competitor 
information.

INTERNAL CONTROL 
In its operations, the Company applies a risk management and internal control 
policy, adopted by the Board of Directors. The objectives of internal control 
related to the financial reporting process are to ensure that Terveystalo’s 
financial reporting is reliable; that interim reports and financial statements are 
prepared in accordance with the accounting principles and policies applied 
by Terveystalo and give essentially correct information of the Company’s 
finances; and that regulations and principles are complied with. Internal 
control is based on Terveystalo’s risk management system, business culture, 
and respective practices. The Company values, Code of Conduct, and 
Group policies and principles, such as the risk management and internal 
control policy, financial policy, procurement policy, credit policy, disclosure 
policy, and approval authorizations, guide the internal control. The purpose 
of compliance is to ensure compliance with corporate governance principles 
throughout the Company and the accuracy of financial reporting. It aims 
to create a uniform control environment by applying appropriate internal 
control principles in the various business processes. Terveystalo is using 
WhistleB, a whistleblower system open for everyone. This channel enables 
anonymous reporting of observed or suspected misconduct at: www.report.
whistleb.com/terveystalo.

 Generally, financial reporting-related policies are owned by the Chief 
Financial Officer. Internal control is carried out by the Board of Directors, 
Audit Committee, operational management and, in respect of the financial 
reporting process, the employees in financial administration. Terveystalo’s 
Board of Directors bears overall responsibility for internal control and risk 
management in the Company. The Board of Directors has delegated the 
practical implementation of an efficient control environment and control 
measures related to the reliability of financial reporting to the CEO. The 
Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the control environment of finan-
cial reporting. The CFO acts as the owner of reporting risks, reporting to 
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internal control. Control involves various measures, such as the revision of 
financial reports, the balancing of accounts, subledgers, and system tran-
sfers, logical analyses of reported figures, and reference analyses of fore-
casts and realizations. Monitoring of monthly performance in relation to the 
specified targets is an essential factor. These control measures are carried 
out at different organizational levels.

IV. OTHER INFORMATION  
PROVIDED IN THE STATEMENT

INTERNAL AUDIT 
The primary objective of internal audit is to support the Board of Directors, 
other corporate bodies, and the management in performing their control 
duties. The Company has outsourced internal audit to be carried out by aut-
horized public accountants. On the basis of a report drafted by the authorized 
public accountants, the Company adopts a plan of appropriate measures and 
monitors the fulfillment of that plan. The internal audit function reports to 
the Audit Committee on the audits carried out in accordance with its annual 
audit plan. The report will be brought before the Board of Directors if deemed 
necessary by the Audit Committee.

The key principles applied in the Company’s internal audit are the prin-
ciples of independence, objectivity and confidentiality. The purpose of in-
ternal audit is to produce impartial and independent information for the Bo-
ard of Directors and the management. Internal audit focuses, in particular, 
on issues that are important both in the long and short term from the pers-
pective of strategy, business, and operations. When preparing the audit plan 
and establishing the scope and focus areas of internal audit, the following 
matters are typically considered: business-driven internal audit, internal au-
dit relating to the Company’s risks and strategy execution, and internal audit 
focusing on Corporate Governance and Compliance. The planning and risk 
assessment process of internal audit also includes reviewing the annual plans 
and work results of the other second line of defense players. In 2020, audits 
were conducted on a strategic development project, Core, management of 
the COVID-19 pandemic as well as ensuring continuity. The planned focus 
areas for audits in 2021 include IT and digital development processes and 
the payroll process. Terveystalo’s quality system has been certified in accor-
dance with the ISO 9001:2015 standard. Compliance is assessed regularly 
through internal audits and audits conducted by an external accredited par-
ty. The Company’s internal quality function ensures that the organization 
complies with the quality standards in accordance with the certificate.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
To identify related party transactions, the Company keeps a record of the 
individuals and legal persons falling amongst its related parties. According 
to the Company’s definition, related parties include the Group companies, 
members of the Board of Directors, the CEO and the rest of the Management 
Team, including close family members of the aforementioned as well as 
entities in which the aforementioned have control, joint control, or significant 
influence. In agreements and other legal acts between the Company and its 
related parties, the ordinary course of business of the Company and market 
conditions shall be followed. If a transaction with the Company’s related 

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parties were not part of the ordinary course of business of the Company or 
if it deviated from arm’s length terms, the decision on entering such related 
party transaction should be made by the Company’s Board of Directors. With 
regard to agreements or other legal acts between the Company and its related 
parties, provisions on conflicts of interest shall be observed, as applicable, and 
the persons connected to the related party in question shall not participate in 
the decision-making process regarding the related party transaction. 

The Company’s financial administration monitors related party transac-
tions as part of the Company’s normal reporting and control procedures and 
submits regular reports on related party transactions to the Audit Commit-
tee. The Audit Committee monitors and evaluates transactions between 
the Company and its related parties to ensure that they are in the ordinary 
course of business and at arm’s length. Material transactions between the 
Company  and  its  related  parties  are  presented  annually  in  Notes  to  the 
Consolidated Financial Statements.

MAIN PROCEDURES OF INSIDER MANAGEMENT
Terveystalo complies with the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), the 
Finnish Securities Markets Act, the guidelines and regulations issued by the 
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the Finnish Financial 
Supervisory Authority (FIVA), and the Guidelines for Insiders published by 
Nasdaq Helsinki Oy. The insider policy adopted by the Company’s Board 
of Directors supplements the applicable insider regulation and specifies the 
procedures of the Company’s insider management.

The Company has identified persons in charge of insider management 
tasks and their substitutes. The Company does not have a permanent, com-
pany-specific insider list. Instead, it has project-specific insider lists. In accor-
dance with MAR, the Company has specified the members of the Board of 
Directors, the CEO, the CFO, and the Senior Vice President, Legal as exe-
cutives until the end of 2020. The executives must specify the persons and 
communities closely associated with them and disclose them to Terveystalo 
as  their  related  parties.  Terveystalo’s  executives  and  their  related  parties 
must report to the Company and FIVA their transactions with Terveystalo’s 
financial instruments that exceed the limit specified by FIVA for a calendar 
year (EUR 5,000). Terveystalo has recommended that executives and their 
related parties report all transactions with Terveystalo’s financial instruments 
to the Company, regardless of whether the abovementioned threshold is 
met or not. Terveystalo publishes all executive transactions reported to the 
Company in a stock exchange release. The executives and persons involved 
in the preparation of the Company’s financial reviews, i.e., those who partici-
pate in the preparation or publication of interim reports and annual financial 
statements/financial statement releases shall not, directly or indirectly, carry 
out transactions with the Company’s financial instruments themselves or on 
behalf of a third party, or advise anyone to do so, during a silent period of 
30 calendar days preceding the publication of the Company’s each interim 
report and annual financial statements release and on the date of publication 
of such a report.

AUDITOR
The Company’s auditor in 2020 was Authorised Public Accountants KPMG 
Oy Ab. APA Henrik Holmbom, elected by the Annual General Meeting 
2020, served as the auditor in charge starting from May 28, 2020, preceded 
by APA Jari Härmälä (both from KPMG Oy Ab). Auditor’s fees paid in 2020 
for statutory audit totaled EUR 145,500, and fees paid for other services 
totaled EUR 22,100. Auditor’s fees are presented without VAT.

GROUP MANAGEMENT  
Board of Directors 

KARI KAUNISKANGAS

DAG ANDERSSON

LASSE HEINONEN

ÅSE AULIE MICHELET

b. 1962, M.Sc. (Econ.), Finnish citizen

b. 1961, BBA, MBA, Swedish citizen

b. 1968, M.Sc. (Econ.), Finnish citizen

Chairman of Terveystalo’s Board of Di-
rectors since 2019. Independent of the 
company and its major shareholders.

Member of Terveystalo’s Board of Di-
rectors since 2019. Independent of the 
company and its major shareholders.

Member of Terveystalo’s Board of Di-
rectors since 2018. Independent of the 
company and its major shareholders.

Committees:
Chairman of the Remuneration Com-
mittee, member of the Shareholders’ 
Nomination Board

Committees:
Member of the Remuneration 
Committee

Main occupation:
CEO, XVIVO AB

Relevant work history:
2008–2018 Diaverum AB (formerly 
Gambro Health Care), President and 
CEO, 1998–2007 Mölnlycke Health 
Care AB, multiple executive positions, 
most recently President of the Surgical 
Division

Main positions of trust:
Member of the Board of Directors of: 
2014–2020 Nolato AB, 2018– GHP AB 
and 2018– 2020 XVIVO AB

Main past positions of trust:
2018–2019 Diaverum Arabia, Chairman 
of the Board of Directors, 2009–2011 
Terveystalo, Member of the Board of 
Directors

Main occupation:
Board professional

Relevant work history:
2008–2017, Fiskars Corporation, 
President and CEO; 1999–2007, Amer 
Sports Corporation, multiple executive 
positions, most recently Senior Vice 
President, Sales & Distribution and 
Head of Winter & Outdoor Division

Main positions of trust:
Chairman of the Board of Directors 
of: 2020– Ahlström Capital Oyj and 
2019– Veho Oy Ab. Member of the 
Board of: 2018– Luhta Sportswear 
Company Oy, 2017– O.Mustad & 
Son A.S., 2020– CAP Group Oy and 
2020– Cura of Sweden AB.

Main past positions of trust: 
2018– 2019 Raisio Plc, Vice Chairman 
of the Board of Directors, 2008–2010 
Wärtsilä Corporation, Member of the 
Board of Directors

Committees:
Chairman of the Audit Committee

Main occupation:
2018– Ahlström Capital, CEO

Relevant work history:
2011–2018 Tieto Plc, Executive Vice 
President, CFO, 2015–2016 Tieto Plc, 
Head of Telecom, Media and Energy. 
2004–2011 Leadership roles in Finnair, 
e.g. EVP Cargo & Aviation Services, 
Deputy CEO and CFO. 1992–2004 
Various leadership roles in Novartis 
Pharma and Sandoz in Finland, Turkey, 
and Switzerland in finance and supply 
chain management

Main positions of trust:
Member of the Board of Directors in 
Ahlstrom-Munksjö Plc, Olvi Plc, Enics 
Ag and Destia Oy

Main past positions of trust:
Member of the Board of Directors in 
Are Oy

b.1952, M. Sc. Pharm. Norwegian 
citizen

Member of Terveystalo’s Board of Di-
rectors since 2016. Independent of the 
company and its major shareholders.

Committees:
Member of the Remuneration 
Committee

Main occupation:
Board professional

Relevant work history:
Managing Director of Teres Medical 
Group AS, CEO of Marine Harvest 
ASA (now Mowi ASA), and Senior Ma-
nagement positions at GE Healthcare

Main positions of trust:
Chairman of the Board of Directors at 
Inven2 AS, SpinChip Diagnostics AS, 
CSAM Health AS  and BI Norwegian 
Business School, Member of the Board 
of Directors of Odfjell SE

Main past positions of trust:
Chairman of the Board of Directors 
of Photocure ASA, Member of the 
Board of Directors of Royal Greenland 
AS, Cermaq ASA, Norske Skog ASA, 
Orkla ASA, and Yara ASA

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GROUP MANAGEMENT 
Board of Directors

GROUP MANAGEMENT 
Executive team

NIKO MOKKILA

KATRI VIIPPOLA

TOMAS VON RETTIG

b. 1979, M. Sc. (Tech.), M. Sc. (Econ.), 
Finnish citizen

b. 1976, Executive MBA, Master of 
Arts, Finnish citizen

Member of Terveystalo’s Board of Dire-
ctors since 28 May 2020. Independent 
of the company. Not Independent of 
the major shareholders of the company 
due to main occupation.

Member of Terveystalo’s Board of 
Directors since 2018. Independent of 
the company. Not Independent of the 
major shareholders of the company 
due to main occupation.

Committees:
Member of the Audit Committee since 
28 May 2020

Committees:
Member of the Remuneration 
Committee

Main occupation:
Managing Director, Head of 
Investments, Hartwall Capital Oy Ab

Relevant work history:
Altor Equity Partners 2007–2019: mul-
tiple positions, most recently Director, 
Merrill Lynch 2005–2007: Analyst

Main positions of trust: 
2020– Konecranes Plc, Member of the 
Board of Directors, 2019 - Remeo Oy, 
Member of the Board of Directors, 2019 - 
LeaseGreen Group Oy, Chairman of the 
Board of Directors, 2016– Realia Group 
Oy, Member of the Board of Directors

Main past positions of trust:
2018–2019 Trioplast Industrier AB, 
Member of the Board of Directors

Main occupation:
2016– Varma Mutual Pension Insurance 
Company, SVP, HR, Communications, 
and Corporate Social Responsibility

Relevant work history:
2013–2015 Keva, HR and Administra-
tive Director, HR Director. 2008–2013 
Yle (Finnish Broadcasting Company), 
Head of Personnel Development, HR 
Manager, HR Consultant.  2002–2008 
Yle, Yle News and Aamu-tv morning 
show, Journalist and News Anchor

Main positions of trust:
The Finnish Broadcasting Company Yle, 
Vice Chairman of The Board, Economy 
and youth TAT, Board Member

b. 1980, BBA (Bachelor of Business Ad-
ministration), CEFA (Certified European 
Financial Analyst), Finnish citizen

Vice Chairman of Terveystalo’s Board 
of Directors since 2018. Independent of 
the company. Not Independent of the 
major shareholders of the company due 
to main occupation.

Committees: 
Member of the Audit Committee since 
28 May 2020

Main occupation:
2019– Rettig Group Ltd, Chairman of 
the Board

Relevant work history:
2016–2019 Rettig Group Ltd., President 
& CEO. 2008–2016 Rettig Group Ltd., 
several leadership positions. 2006–2008, 
2006–2008 Skandinaviska Enskilda 
Banken Ab (publ), Middle Office

Main positions of trust:
Purmo Group Ltd., Chairman of the 
Board, EQ Plc, Member of the Board 
of Directors 

Main past positions of trust:
Nordkalk Ltd., Bore Ltd., Roof Productions 
Ltd, Chairman of the Board. Finlayson 
Ltd., Member of the Board of Directors 

CHANGES IN THE MEMBERS 
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Paul Hartwall and Olli Holmström were 
Members of the Board of Directors until 
28 May 2020 In accordance with the 
Annual General Meeting’s resolution. 

Paul Hartwal
Information presented as per 28 May 
2020. b. 1981, M. Sc. (Econ.), Finnish 
citizen. Member of Terveystalo’s Board 
of Directors 2019–2020. Independent 
of the company. Not Independent of 
the major shareholders of the company 
due to positions of trust. Committees: 
Member of the Audit Committee until 28 
May 2020. Main occupation: Kusinkapital 
Ab, CEO. Relevant work history: 2008– 
Kusinkapital Ab, CEO. Main positions of 
trust: Member of the Board of Directors 
of 2010– Hartwall Capital Oy Ab and 
2009– Ultivista Oy. Main past positions 
of trust: 2019–2020 Hoivatilat Plc and 
2014–2017 Sponda Plc, Member of the 
Board of Director

Olli Holmström
Information presented as per 28 May 
2020. b. 1960, M.Th., Finnish citizen. 
Member of Terveystalo’s Board of 
Directors 2017–2020. Independent of 
the company. Not Independent of the 
major shareholders of the company 
due to main occupation. Committees: 
Member of the Audit Committee until 28 
May 2020. Main occupation: CEO of the 
Helsinki Deaconess Institute Foundation 
sr. Relevant work history: Nokia Plc, 
Director, HR of the CTO unit, multiple 
senior positions in human resources 
management at Nokia Plc. Main 
positions of trust: Member of the Board 
of Directors of Suomen Diakoniaopisto 
Ltd, Diaconia University of Applied 
Sciences Ltd, Finnish Association of 
Private Care Providers, Chairman of the 
Board of Directors of Helsinki Deaconess 
Institute Hoiva Ltd. Main past positions 
of trust: Chairman of the Board of Diacor 
Terveyspalvelut Ltd and Cecilia Hoiva 
Ltd.; Chairman of the Finnish Association 
of Private Care providers, Member 
of the Board of the Confederation of 
Finnish Industries, Vice Chairman of the 
Executive Committee of the Association 
for Finnish Work, Member of the Board 
of Medix Laboratoriot Ltd, Joint Medix 
Laboratoriot Ltd, Chairman of the Board 
of Rinnekoti Foundation sr.

VILLE IHO, CEO 

PETRI BONO, CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

b.1969, M.Sc. (engineering), Finnish 
citizen

 b. 1970, MD, oncologist, adjunct 
professor, Finnish citizen

President and Chief Executive Officer 
from December 6, 2019.

Chief Medical Officer and member of 
the Management Group since 2019.

Relevant work history:
CEO of Nurminen Logistics Plc, mul-
tiple managerial positions at Finnair, 
most recently as COO, Deputy CEO, 
and acting CEO

Main positions of trust:
The Finnish Association of Private 
Care Providers, Member of the Board 
of Directors (from 1 January 2021 
onwards Chairman of the Board). From 
1 January 2021 onwards Confederation 
of Finnish Industries (EK), Member of 
the Executive Committee and of the 
Labor Committee

Relevant work history:
Hospital District of Helsinki and Uu-
simaa (HUS), Deputy Chief Medical 
Officer, Helsinki University Central 
Hospital (HUCH), Chief Medical 
Officer, HUS Comprehensive Cancer 
Center, Director 

Main positions of trust:
Association of Finnish Private 
Healthcare Providers, Member of the 
Board; Finnish Medical Association, 
Member of the Quality Council; 
TILT therapeutics, Oncorena and 
Faron Pharmaceuticals, member of 
the Scientific Advisory Board; Instru 
Science Foundation, Vice Chairman of 
the Board

Main past positions of trust:
HUS Kiinteistöt Oy, HYKS Instituutti 
Oy, Board member; Orion Research 
Foundation, Vice Chairman of the 
Board

TOMI GUSTAFSSON, INTERIM SENIOR VICE 
PRESIDENT, CORPORATE HEALTH

b. 1978, Master of Arts (Education), 
Finnish citizen

Deputy Senior Vice President, 
Corporate Health and member of the 
Management Group 13 May 2020 - 31 
December 2020. 

Relevant work history:
Terveystalo, Business Director for 
Customers, Corporate Health, Sales 
and Insurance Business; Terveystalo, 
Director, Corporate Health for 
Western and Central Finland; 
Terveystalo, Unit Director for Turku 
District. Several leadership positions 
In the insurance business, the most 
recent being Director, Broker and 
Public Business with If, member of the 
Management Board for Corporate 
Business with If, as well as member of 
the Management Board of the Nordic 
Broker Business with If

JUHA JUOSILA, CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER

b. 1972, M.Sc. (Econ.), Finnish citizen 

Chief Digital Officer since 2016, 
member of the Management Group 
since 2016.

Relevant work history:
Director of Business Development 
and Strategy at Sanoma Pro Ltd, Chief 
Marketing and Technology Officer at 
Realia Group Oy, several managerial 
positions at MTV Sisällöt Oy (MTV 3) 
and Sonera Plc.

Main positions of trust:
Member of the Board of Directors 
at Etsimo Healthcare Oy until 21 
December 2020

Main past positions of trust:
Member of the Board of Directors of 
Realia Isännöinti Oy, Huoneistokeskus 
Oy, Huoneistomarkkinointi Oy, Realia 
Management Oy, SKV Kiinteistönväli-
tys Oy, Sentraali Oy, and Jokakoti Oy 
(currently Oikotie Asunnot Oy), vice 
Member of the Board of Directors of 
Oy Suomen Uutisradio Ab

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GROUP MANAGEMENT 
Executive team

ILKKA LAURILA, CFO

b. 1977, M.Sc. (Forestry), M.Sc. 
(Econ.), Finnish citizen

CFO since 2015, Member of the 
Management Group since 2015.

Relevant work history:
Terveystalo Head of Treasury and 
Finance and Head of Procurement, 
Head of Treasury, Deputy Head of 
Procurement; Associate Director of 
Rahoituksen neuvontapalvelut Inspira 
Oy, managerial positions at Ernst & 
Young Oy

Main positions of trust:
Confederation of Finnish Industries 
(EK), Member of the Economy and 
Tax Committee; Hurtti-Paino Oy, 
Member of the Board of Directors. 
Since 21 January 2021, member of the 
Board of Directors of Musti Group Plc.

SIINA SAKSI, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, 
PRIVATE CUSTOMERS AND CLINICS

ELINA SAVIHARJU, SENIOR VICE 
PRESIDENT, LEGAL

VEERA SIIVONEN, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, 
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

MINTTU SINISALO, SENIOR VICE 
PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES

MIKKO TAINIO, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, 
PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS

b. 1966, M.Sc. (Econ), EMBA, Finnish 
citizen  

b. 1981, LL.B., LL.M. (Harvard), 
Finnish citizen 

b. 1980, M.Sc. (Tech.), Finnish citizen.

b. 1980, M.Sc. (Econ.), Finnish citizen

b. 1979, M.Sc. (Econ.), Finnish citizen

Senior Vice President for Private 
Customers and Clinics since 2019, 
Member of the Management Group 
since 2016. Since 1 January 2021, Chief 
Operating Officer.

Relevant work history:
Business Director for the network 
at Terveystalo, Business Director 
for Western and Central Finland at 
Terveystalo, Senior Vice President, HR 
Specialist Sales at Pohjola Insurance 
Ltd, Country Manager of Tryg Finland 
at Tryg Forsikring A/S, Finnish Branch, 
and member of Tryg’s Sweden-Finland 
Executive team at Tryg A/S, several 
managerial positions  at Tryg A/S, If 
P&C Insurance Company Ltd, Merita 
Bank Plc and Kansallis-Osake-Pankki

Senior Vice President, Legal and 
member of the Management Group 
since 11 May 2020.

Relevant work history:
Avance Attorneys Ltd., Senior Asso-
ciate, Co-Head for IP & Technology 
practice; Paul Hastings LLP (New York 
City, USA), Life Sciences IP Litigation 
Associate; Roschier Attorneys Ltd., 
Associate

Senior Vice President, Marketing and 
Communications and member of the 
Management Group since 24 April 
2020. Since 1 January 2021, Senior Vice 
President, Consumer Business.

Relevant work history:
Several leading positions in Sanoma 
Corporation, as, inter alia Marketing 
Director and Head of Strategy and 
Business Development for Helsingin 
Sanomat and Vice President, Portfolio 
Development and Marketing of Sano-
ma News & Feature. Business manager 
in Blyk Services Oy and multiple 
international managerial positions in 
Nokia Mobile Phones

Senior Vice President, Human Resour-
ces and member of the Management 
Team since 1 January 2020.

Senior Vice President, Public Partner-
ships and member of the Management 
Team since 1 November 2020. 

Relevant work history:
Multiple HR leadership positions at 
Finnair, most recently VP, People and 
Culture at Finnair Operations business 
unit. August Associates HR manager 
and management consultant

Relevant work history:
Most recently, Managing Director at 
Finnair Cargo Oy and, before that, 
several core managerial positions in 
operations and finance at the Finnair 
group since 2005

Main positions of trust:
A-Talent Recruiting Oy, member of the 
Board of Directors

Main past positions of trust:
Confederation of Finnish Industries 
(EK), member of Logistics Committee

Main past positions of trust:
Finnair Pension Fund Board member 
and Chairman of the Board

PIA WESTMAN, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, 
WELLBEING, DIAGNOSTICS AND DIGITAL 
SERVICES 

b. 1965, PhD, Finnish citizen 

Senior Vice President for Well-being 
and Digital Services since 2017 and 
Senior Vice President for Well-being, 
Diagnostics and Digital Services since 
2019. Member of the Management 
Group from 2016 until 31 December 
2020.

Relevant work history:
Several leadership positions within 
Terveystalo including, inter alia, 
Director of Hospital and Healthcare 
Services, Business Director within the 
network and Unit Director. Several 
management group level positions at 
Eira Hospital Ltd and the Finnish Red 
Cross Blood Transfusion Service

Main positions of trust:
Merivaara Group, member of the 
Board of Directors since 2019

CHANGES IN THE GROUP MANAGEMENT TEAM 
Also the following persons have been members in the group Management Team 
during 2020: Susanna Laine until January 2020, Julia Ormio until January 2020, 
Jens Jensen until May 2020, as well as Laura Räty until November 2020.

Susanna Laine, Senior Vice President, Communications and Brand
b. 1967, M.Scs., Finnish citizen. Senior Vice President, Communications and Brand since 
2015, Member of the Management Group from 2010 to January 2020. Relevant work 
history: Terveystalo Head of Communications, Marketing, Customer Experience and 
Private Customers, several communications positions at ISS Palvelut Oy (part of ISS 
Group), Infor Consulting Oy, Oy SRG Finland Ab (Töölön Matkatoimisto), and Oy 
AC-tiedotus Ab.

Julia Ormio, Senior Vice President, Legal
b. 1970, LL.B., LL.M., Finnish citizen. Senior Vice President, Legal and member of 
the Management Group from December 2018 until January 2020. Relevant work 
history: 2017–2018 SVP, Legal and Compliance, Sumitomo SHI FW Oy, 2012–2017 

Vice President, Legal & Compliance, Amec Foster Wheeler Energy OY Group and 
Power Group Asia, 2008–2011 Senior Legal Counsel Outotec Oyj, 2006–2008, Senior 
Associate, Attorney-at-Law, Castrén & Snellman, Attorneys LTD, 2001–2006 Legal 
Counsel Elcoteq Network Corporation. Main past positions of trust: 2015–2019 Port of 
Helsinki Oy, member of the Board of Directors; 2011–2013 Revenio Group Plc, Member 
of the Board of Directors.

Jens Jensen, Senior Vice President, Corporate Health
b. 1973, M.Sc. (Econ.), Finnish citizen. Senior Vice President, Corporate Health since 
2019, Member of the Management Group from 2016 until May 2020. Relevant work 
history: CFO of Terveystalo, Head of Sales and Service, Commercial Finland of If P&C 
Insurance Company Ltd, various managerial positions at If P&C Insurance Company Ltd.
Main past positions of trust: Member of the Board of Directors of the Finnish Workers’ 
Compensation Center.

Laura Räty, Senior Vice President, Public Partnerships
b. 1977, Lic. Med., EMBA, Finnish citizen. Senior Vice President, Public Partnerships 
since 2016, Member of the Management Group from 2016 until November 2020.

Relevant work history: Senior Vice President for Public Partnerships in Terveystalo, 
Deputy Mayor for Social Affairs and Public Health of the City of Helsinki, Minister of 
Social Affairs and Health, member of the Finnish Government and Chairperson of the 
Party Council of the National Coalition Party of Finland, several positions in healthcare 
sector entities. Main past positions of trust: Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Oy 
Apotti Ab and Keva, Member of the Board of Directors of Helsingin Kansallismedia Oy, 
Member of the Council of Representatives of Helsinki Cooperative Society HOK-Elanto.

THE FOLLOWING CHANGES IN THE GROUP MANAGEMENT TEAM HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED OR 
HAVE TAKEN PLACE AS PER THE DATE OF THIS REVIEW:

Marja-Leena Tuomola has been appointed Senior Vice President, Corporate Health at 
Terveystalo and member of the Management Group as of 1 January 2021. Petri Keksi has 
been appointed Senior Vice President, Growth Businesses and member of the Management 
Group as of 1 January 2021. Veera Siivonen has been appointed Senior Vice President, Con-
sumer Business as of 1 January 2021. Siina Saksi has been appointed COO of Terveystalo as 
of 1 January 2021. 

Petri Keksi, Senior Vice President, Growth Businesses
b. 1974, M.Sc. (Econ.), Finnish citizen. Senior Vice President, Growth Businesses and 
member of the Management Team as of 1 January 2021. Relevant work history:
Several management positions at Terveystalo since 2009, most recently as Business 
Director for Oral Health, prior to whichh Director of M&A.

Marja-Leena Tuomola, Senior Vice President, Corporate Health
b. 1962, LL.M., eMBA, Finnish citizen. Senior Vice President, Corporate Health as of 1 
January 2021. Relevant work history: President & COO Schibsted Finland (formerly Sa-
noma Digital Finland). Prior to that, several management positions in the Sanoma Group, 
including as SVP Business & Digital Operations Development. Main past positions of 
trust: Savings Bank Group, member of the Board of Directors and Risk Committee; 
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences Ltd., Chairman of the Board of Directors.

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Terveystalo remuneration  
policy for governing bodies

1. INTRODUCTION

This remuneration Policy of Terveystalo Plc is the Policy referred to in re-
porting requirements of the Finnish Corporate Governance Code for listed 
companies issued by the Securities Market Association on November 1, 
2019. This policy presents the governance and principles of remuneration for 
governing bodies at Terveystalo Group. This policy has been approved by 
the Board of Directors of Terveystalo Plc. It will be presented to the Annual 
General Meeting in the spring 2021. 

Adjustments have been made to the remuneration policy reviewed by 
the Annual General Meeting in the spring 2020 regarding the CEO’s long-
term incentive opportunity, in line with general market practices.

Remuneration at Terveystalo is based on the principles of performance,  
fairness and competitiveness. These remuneration principles apply to all  
Terveystalo employees and the purpose is to ensure that Terveystalo as an 
employer attracts motivated and competent professionals. Remuneration  
shall  support 
the  achievement  of  Terveystalo’s  strategic  goals,  
align  management’s  priorities  with  the  interests  of  Terveystalo’s  share- 
holders,  encourage  behaviour  consistent  with  Terveystalo’s  values,  and 
reward excellent performance. 

The Company’s compensation philosophy is based on the underlying 
principle of shareholder value creation. The incentives are aligned with the 
Company’s business strategy. The objective is to reward concrete achieve-
ments in implementing the company’s strategy and in achieving its busi-
ness targets. The Company’s compensation structures are designed to be 
competitive in the relevant market. According to the pay for performance 
principle, incentive plans places emphasis on performance to ensure that 
management achieves its goals.

Remuneration is designed to attract and retain the desired talent and 
to motivate the employees to deliver the strategy and to maximize share-
holder value  creation. The targets and rewards in the incentive systems are 
balanced between long-term value creation and efficient achievement of 
short-term goals.

This policy describes the principles and governance of the remuneration 
paid to the Company’s Board of Directors and to the CEO of Terveystalo. 
In the event that a Deputy was appointed to the CEO position, the same 
principles would apply to the Deputy CEO.

The Board of Directors may make minor amendments to the remune-
ration arrangements regarding the CEO described in the policy for regu-
latory, exchange control, tax or administrative purposes or to take account 
of changes in the legislation.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE  
DECISION-MAKING PROCESS 

The Shareholders’ Nomination Board reviews and prepares the remunera-

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tion principles for the members of the Board of Directors, defined in this 
policy. The Shareholders’ Nomination Board also prepares its proposal for 
the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors annually. The 
proposal shall be based on the principles defined in this policy. The AGM 
makes the final decision on the Board of Directors’ remuneration. According 
to the decision of the AGM, the Chairman of the Board of Directors is a 
member of the Shareholders’ Nomination Board as his/her role in providing 
insight regarding the Board of Directors’ work and composition is crucial.

The Board of Directors reviews and approves the remuneration prin-
ciples for the CEO defined in this policy based on preparatory work car-
ried out by the Board of Directors’ Remuneration Committee. The Board 
of Directors also decides on the salary, incentive schemes and associated 
targets of the CEO based on preparatory work carried out by the Board of 
Directors’ Remuneration Committee. All share based incentive schemes 
are decided by the Board of Directors based on the preparatory work of 
the Remuneration Committee.

The  CEO  normally  participates  in  the  Remuneration  Committee’s 
meetings, except for matters relating to the service terms and remunera-
tion of the CEO.

The governance principles in decision-making on remuneration in the 
Company  follow  principles  aimed  at  ensuring  the  prevention  of  and  for 
the management of conflicts of interest. The underlying principle is that 
the corporate organ which elects the respective corporate organ also deci-
des on its remuneration. The Company observes the rules set in its Code 
of Conduct, the Finnish Companies Act and the Finnish Corporate Go-
vernance Code which stipulate governance procedures and rules for the 
avoidance of conflicts of interest. The decision-making process described 
above aims at guaranteeing that the decisions are fair and unbiased.

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE REMUNERA-
TION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The purpose of the Board remuneration is to ensure that Terveystalo has a 
Board consisting of highly competent professionals representing a diverse 
and relevant mix of skills, capabilities and experience. The Board of Directors’ 
remuneration shall be transparent, reasonable and comparable to market 
levels. The Board of Directors’ remuneration is designed to align the Board’s 
interests with those of all shareholders.

The  Shareholders’  Nomination  Board  prepares  and  presents  its  pro-
posal on the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors to the 
AGM. The proposal should take into account the relevant market level and 
the time and effort required from the members of the Board of Directors, 
as well as additional responsibilities assigned to the members, such as chair-
manship of the Board of Directors or its Committees.

DECISION-MAKING PROCEDURE 

SHAREHOLDERS NOMINATION BOARD
Responsible for proposing the Board’s remuneration.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
Responsible for deciding the Board’s remuneration.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Responsible for deciding the remuneration paid to the CEO and the  
Executive Team members. Responsible for deciding short-term and long-term  
incentive plans based on company level targets.

REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
Responsible for preparing 
remuneration-related matters and 
proposals for the Board.

CEO

EXECUTIVE TEAM

REMUNERATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

REMUNERATION 
ELEMENT

Annual 

remuneration

PURPOSE AND LINK TO STRATEGY

DESCRIPTION

The annual remuneration should be 
sufficient to attract, retain and motivate 
high-performing individuals.

The Shareholders’ Nomination Board prepares and presents its proposal on the remuneration 
of the members of the Board of Directors to the AGM based on what the AGM decides on the 
Board’s remuneration annually. The proposal should take into account the relevant market level 
and the time and effort required from the members of the Board of Directors, as well as additional 
responsibilities assigned to the members, such as chairmanship of the Board of Directors or its 
Committees. The annual remuneration is paid as a combination of Terveystalo shares and cash or 
fully in cash.

Meeting fees

The meeting fees are intended to link part 
of the remuneration to the time and effort 
required from the members of the Board of 
Directors in respect of the meetings.

Meeting fees are paid in cash.

Travel expenses

Intended to reimburse the members of the 
Board of Directors for reasonable costs and 
expenses related to their work. 

The members of the Board are entitled to reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses related 
to their work.

4. DESCRIPTION OF THE 
REMUNERATION OF THE CEO  

Terveystalo’s approach to the remuneration of the CEO is that the remu-
neration should align the interest of the CEO with those of the company’s 
shareholders. Terveystalo uses various remuneration elements to attract, 
motivate and retain high performing individuals with the right skills, capabili-
ties and mindset. Performance correlates with reward level, and this promotes 
sustained high performance and focus to business targets and strategy 
execution. The remuneration structure and level should be comparable to 

the relevant national and industry benchmarks. The CEO is encouraged to 
accumulate and maintain a personal shareholding in Terveystalo. 

REMUNERATION COMPONENTS, GROUNDS FOR  
DETERMINING VARIABLE REMUNERATION COMPONENTS  
AND PROPORTIONAL SHARES OF OVERALL REMUNERATION
The remuneration of the CEO is defined to be competitive with a significant 
part of the remuneration being performance-based.

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CEO FIXED REMUNERATION

REMUNERATION 
ELEMENT

PURPOSE AND LINK TO 
STRATEGY 

DESCRIPTION

Base salary

Base salary provides a core 
compensation for the role and 
attracts, retains and motivates 
high-calibre individuals.

Base salary is set by the Board of Directors, taking into account a number of factors, such as:
•  recognition of the value of an individual’s personal performance and contribution to the business

•  the individual’s skills and experience

•  internal salary levels

•  relevant external market conditions

Base salary is reviewed annually.

Benefits and 

insurance 

coverage

Insurance coverages and 
other benefits that are in line 
with local market practices 
attract and retain high-calibre 
individuals.

Taxable fringe benefits, standard Terveystalo personnel benefits, and other benefits are included in the base
salary.

Insurances include leisure time accident insurance, travel insurance and management liability insurance.

The Board of Directors has a possibility to decide on supplementary defined contribution pension in line with 
local market practices. In such case the maximum annual pension contribution may not exceed 20% of annual base 
salary.

CEO VARIABLE REMUNERATION
Up-to-date descriptions of ongoing incentive plans are published on the Terveystalo website, at www.terveystalo.com.

REMUNERATION 
ELEMENT

Short-term 

incentives (STI)

PURPOSE AND LINK TO STRATEGY

DESCRIPTION

The STI is aimed at driving short-term (an-
nual) performance against specific Group 
targets and individual objectives based on 
key strategic priorities for the year.

Long-term 

incentives (LTI)

LTI is aimed at driving long-term perfor-
mance against specific group targets, as well 
as committing the CEO to the company 
and aligning the CEO’s interests with the 
interests of the shareholders.

Performance is measured over a one-year period and potential rewards are paid in the following 
year. The terms of the Short-Term Incentive plan is described on the company website.

Performance criteria: 
•  Performance criteria are set annually by the Board based on the key priorities for the financial 
year. Criteria may include both financial and non-financial criteria. Reaching maximum level 
requires exceptional performance.

•  Following the end of the performance period the Board of Directors confirms the achievement 

of the criteria and determines the amount of the payout.

Incentive opportunity: 
•  Incentive opportunity at maximum level of performance may not exceed 120% of annual base 

salary.

The terms and conditions for each Long-Term Incentive plan are decided by the Board of Direc-
tors. The terms of ongoing Long-Term Incentive plans are described on the company website.

Performance criteria: 
•  Performance criteria for each plan are set by the Board of Directors based on the key priorities 
for the performance period. Reaching the maximum level requires exceptional performance.

•  Following the end of the performance period the Board of Directors confirms the achievement 

of the criteria and determines the amount of the payout.

•  The LTI performance period shall, as a rule, be no fewer than three years. Performance criteria 
for each plan are set by the Board of Directors based on the key priorities for and within the 
performance period.

Discretion and claw-back:
•  The Board of Directors is entitled, subject to a particularly weighty reason, to change or cancel 
the incentive payout or to postpone its payment, and, in exceptional cases, such as intentional 
misstatement of financials underlying the measures, to recover rewards paid prior to said 
misconduct.

Incentive opportunity:
•  The Board of Directors decides on LTI allocation on individual level.

•  At the maximum level, the amount of incentives paid in the same year may not exceed 220% of 

the annual base salary.

5. TEMPORARY DEVIATION

The Board of Directors may temporarily deviate from any sections of the 
Policy and from any contents of the Policy based on its full discretion in any 
of the circumstances and on any of the grounds described below:

•  a structural change (change in the Company’s corporate, group, 
business or organizational structure or a material change in its ow-
nership structure), 

•  a personnel change (such as changes in the Board of Directors or in 
the top management of the Company or need to recruit a new CEO 
or Deputy to the CEO), 

•  other exceptional or unexpected event or change or materially chan-
ged circumstances in the Company or in its business or operating 
environment or a material change in the Company’s strategy or 
business plan,

•  material change in the Company’s financial position or outlook, 
• 

regulatory or judicial changes, changes in governmental or admi-
nistrative orders or in taxation or taxation practice, or 

•  other change or circumstances not specified above if the Board of 
Directors, after careful consideration, deems that a deviation is ne-
cessary or advisable in order to safeguard the Company’s long-term 
interests or sustainability such as, without limitation, in order to ensure 
the continuity of the Company’s management.

The procedure to be followed in the deviation from this Policy shall be the 
same as the decision-making procedure for the implementation of this 
Policy described elsewhere in this policy. If the deviation concerns Board 
remuneration, the decision-making may involve an annual or extraordinary 
shareholder meeting as applicable in the individual circumstances. The 
deviation and its grounds shall be reported in the next annual remuneration 
Report and presented to the next AGM as part thereof.

PROPORTION OF REMUNERATION ELEMENTS 
The remuneration of the CEO is defined to be competitive with a significant 
part of the remuneration being performance-based. Incentive opportunity 
at maximum level performance of STI is 120% of annual base salary and 
maximum level performance of LTI paid in the same year is 220% of annual 
base salary.

OTHER KEY TERMS APPLICABLE TO THE SERVICE CONTRACT

SHARE OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENT 
To encourage building a meaningful shareholding in Terveystalo, the CEO 
is expected to retain at least 50% of the net shares received based on the 
LTI plans until his/her share ownership in Terveystalo corresponds to at least 
his/her annual gross base salary.  

TERMINATION OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT AND SEVERANCE PAY 
Regarding the termination of the service contract and severance pay of 
the CEO, the agreement may be terminated by both parties by giving six 
(6) months’ notice. Should the Company terminate the agreement, the 
Company is required to pay an additional severance pay, equivalent to 12 
month’s base salary.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
As a benchmarking approach, the Remuneration Committee reviews market 
benchmark data from Finnish and, where necessary, international healthcare 
companies of a similar size and complexity to Terveystalo when setting 
total remuneration packages for the CEO. This is used more as a guide 
than a direct determinant of pay levels. Other factors considered include 
each individual’s role and experience, as well as Company performance and 
personal performance. 

TERMS FOR DEFERRAL AND POSSIBLE CLAWBACK OF REMUNERATION
Clawback provisions apply to LTI and STI plan awards in exceptional circum-
stances. The Board of Directors is entitled, subject to a particularly weighty 
reason, to change or cancel the incentive payout or to postpone its payment, 
and, in exceptional cases, such as intentional misstatement of financials 
underlying the measures, to recover rewards paid prior to said misconduct.

PREVIOUSLY AGREED OR GRANTED AWARDS
The Board reserves the right to make any remuneration payments and/or 
payments for loss of office (including exercising any discretions available to 
it in connection with such payments) notwithstanding that they are not in line 
with the Policy set out above where the terms of the payment were agreed 
prior to the presentation of this Policy to the AGM. 

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Corporate, 42% (42%)

Private individuals, 30% (29%)

Public, 28% (29%)

YEAR 2020

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

FINANCIALS

Remuneration Report

Terveystalo’s remuneration principles are based on performance, fairness and competitiveness. Remuneration supports the achievement 
of Terveystalo’s strategic goals and the long-term financial success of the Company. The remuneration policy and the decision-making 
process is described in more detail in the remuneration policy for governing bodies.

3

Terveystalo’s revenue and profitability have improved steadily over the 
last five years, excluding the exceptional year 2020. The positive business 
development is also reflected in remuneration levels. In remuneration de-

4

velopment, the figures for 2016–2017 are not fully comparable due to a 
change in the ownership structure and listing in the stock exchange in 2017.

REVENUE, EUR MILL.
Target of at least 5% growth annually

ADJUSTED EBITA, EUR MILL. AND % OF REVENUE
Target 12-13%  Adj. EBITA margin

REMUNERATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS  
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2020 
Terveystalo’s Annual General Meeting, held on May 28, 2020, resolved 
in accordance with the proposal of the Shareholders’ Nomination Board 
that the Chair of the Board of Directors be paid an annual remuneration 
of EUR 85,000, the Vice Chair an annual remuneration of EUR 50,500, 
the members an annual remuneration of EUR 40,250, and the Chair of the 
Audit Committee EUR 50,500. In addition, an attendance fee of EUR 625 
will be paid for members of the Board of Directors and Committee members 
residing in Finland, EUR 1,300 for members residing elsewhere in Europe, 
and EUR 2,600 for members residing outside of Europe for each Board and 

Committee meeting that they attend. For Board and Committee meetings 
that are held by telephone or other electronic means, the attendance fee is 
EUR 625. Travel costs are reimbursed based on the company’s travel policy. 
The annual remuneration of the Board is paid as a combination of com-
pany shares (40%) and cash (60%). The Company will reimburse the tran-
saction costs and capital transfer tax related to trading. Attendance fees 
are paid in cash. 

The following table presents the remuneration paid to the Board of Di-

rectors during the financial year 2020:

1,200

1,000

800

600

400

200

0

16%

547

690

745

1,031

986

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

16%

NAME

Kari Kauniskangas 

Lasse Heinonen

Tomas von Rettig

Åse Aulie Michelet

Katri Viippola

Dag Andersson 

Niko Mokkila (from May 28, 2020) 

85,000

50,500

50,500

40,250

40,250

40,250

40,250

33,995

20,195

20,195

16,098

16,098

16,098

16,098

56.8

10.4%

73.0

10.6%

87.7

11.8%

115.1

11.2%

101.9

10.3%

Members of the Board of Directors until May 28, 2020:

Olli Holmström 

–

–

51,005

30,305

30,305

24,152

24,152

24,152

24,152

–

–

544

323

323

258

258

258

258

–

–

15,250

14,025

15,900

20,125

14,625

18,900

5,625

8,400

8,400

IN TOTAL, 
EUR

100,794

64,848

66,723

60,633

55,133

59,408

46,133

8,400

8,400

ANNUAL FEE, 
TOTAL, EUR 1

ANNUAL FEE IN 
SHARES, EUR

ANNUAL FEE IN 
CASH, EUR

OTHER FINANCIAL 
BENEFITS, EUR 2

MEETING FEES OF THE BOARD 
OF DIRECTORS AND BOARD’S 
COMMITTEES, EUR

Paul Hartwall 
¹ 
1 Total annual compensation consists of stock award (40%) and cash compensation (60%).
2 Other financial benefits include transfer tax fees for the annual fees paid in shares.

–

–

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

REMUNERATION DEVELOPMENT 2016–2020 :

TOTAL REMUNERATION, EUR 
(ROUNDED TO THE NEAREST THOUSAND)

Chair of the Board 

Vice Chair of the Board

Other members of the Board, on average

CEO

Salary development of average employees1

2016 2

50,000

25,000

25,000

523,000

57,000

2017 2

50,000

25,000

25,000

675,000

58,000

2018

102,000

54,000

50,000

910,000

55,000

2019

91,000

62,000

53,000

938,000

62,000

2020

101,000

67,000

57,000

367,000

62,000

REMUNERATION OF THE CEO FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2020
The following table presents the remuneration paid to the CEO during the financial year 2020:

FIXED ANNUAL SALARY  
(INCLUDING TAXABLE BENEFITS), EUR

SHORT-TERM INCENTIVES, 
EUR

REMUNERATION BASED ON LONG-TERM  
INCENTIVE SCHEMES, EUR

IN TOTAL, EUR

Ville Iho, CEO

366,667

-

-

366,667

1 Salary development of average employees has been calculated by dividing the personnel costs for each year (excluding other social security costs)  
by the average number of personnel. 
2 Not comparable due to a change in the ownership structure and listing in the stock exchange in 2017.

Changes in the remuneration of the Board after 2017 are due to a change 
in the ownership structure and listing in the stock exchange, and the Board 
remuneration was determined to correspond to the market level by the 
decision of the AGM 2018. The remuneration level was reviewed in 2020. 
In accordance with the remuneration policy, remuneration of the CEO 
is strongly based on performance, and a significant share of the overall re-
muneration of the CEO consists of short-term and long-term incentives. 
The targets of the incentive schemes are directly linked to the Company 
performance, and the Company’s positive financial development in 2017-
2018  is  reflected  in  the  remuneration  of  the  CEO.  A  CEO  change  took 

place at the end of 2019, and in 2020, remuneration of the CEO exceptio-
nally only consisted of the base salary. The CEO also declined a salary for 
one month in the spring 2020.

The average salary development of employees has shown a rising trend 
with the exception of year 2018, when the number of personnel increased, 
and the structure changed due to acquisitions. Approximately 65% of the 
personnel is covered by collective agreements, and the general increases 
determined in the collective agreements guide the salary development of 
this personnel group.

In 2020, the CEO’s compensation only consisted of the fixed annual salary. 
Since taking over in 2019, the CEO is included in incentive schemes only from 
2020 onward, and the first payout under a short-term program is scheduled 
for the spring of 2021. In addition, as a part of company’s mitigation measures 
during the second quarter of 2020 due to the corona epidemic, the CEO 
declined a salary for one month.

In the performance period 2020, the short-term incentives were based 
on  adjusted  EBITA  as  well  as  the  eNPS  and  NPS  scores.  Based  on  the 

short-term  incentive  program,  the  CEO  will  receive  a  payment  of  EUR 
240,000 in the spring 2021, which corresponds to 75% of the target ear-
nings. 

In the performance period 2020, the performance criteria for the sha-
re-based long-term incentive scheme were based on the Company’s ad-
justed EBITA and the total shareholder return (TSR). The criteria were not 
met, and the CEO will not be remunerated for this performance period.

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Information for shareholders

A shareholder may send the advance voting form available on the Company’s 
website or corresponding information to Euroclear Finland Oy by regular 
mail to Euroclear Finland Oy, Yhtiökokous/Terveystalo Oyj, P.O. Box 1110, 
FI-00101 Helsinki or by email at yhtiokokous@euroclear.eu. If the shareholder 
participates in the meeting by sending the votes in advance by regular mail or 
by email to Euroclear Finland Ltd, the delivery of the votes before ending of 
the registration period and the advance voting shall constitute registration for 
the Annual General Meeting, if the above-mentioned information required 
for the registration is delivered at the same time and the documents are 
received at the latest by 18 March 2021 at 4:00 p.m. (EET).

Instructions relating to the advance voting may also be found on the 
Company’s  website  https://www.terveystalo.com/en/investors/Corpora-
te-governance/General-Meeting-of-Shareholders/AGM-2021/.

PROPOSAL FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF PROFITS
On 31 December 2020, the parent company’s distributable funds totaled EUR 
543.1 million, of which EUR 26.0 million was profit for the financial year. The 
Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General Meeting that a dividend 
of EUR 0.13 per share (totaling approximately EUR 16.5 million with the 
current number of shares) be paid based on the balance sheet adopted for 
the financial year ended 31 December 2020. The dividend would be paid to 
a shareholder registered in the Company’s shareholders’ register maintained 
by Euroclear Finland Ltd on the dividend record date of 29 March 2021. The 
dividend would be paid on 7 April 2021.

The Board of Directors further proposes that the Board of Directors 
be  authorized  to  resolve  in  its  discretion  on  the  payment  of  dividend  as 
follows: The amount dividend to be paid based on the authorization shall 
not exceed EUR 0.13 per share. The authorization is valid until the opening 
of the next Annual General Meeting.

Carnegie Iiris Theman  
+358 (0)9 618 71 241   iiris.theman@carnegie.fi 

Danske Bank Panu Laitinmäki  
+358 (0)10 2364 867   panu.laitinmaki@danskebank.com 

Inderes Olli Vilppo  
+358 (0)40 761 9380   olli.vilppo@inderes.fi

Jefferies James Vane-Tempest    
+44 207 029 8275 

jvane-tempest@jefferies.com 

Morgan Stanley Alex Gibson 
+44 20 7425 5975 

alex.gibson@morganstanley.com 

Nordea Sami Sarkamies 
+358 (0)9 5300 5176   sami.sarkamies@nordea.com

OP Anssi Raussi 
+358 (0)10 252 4392   anssi.raussi@op.fi

SEB Jutta Rahikainen 
+358 (0)9 616 28 713   jutta.rahikainen@seb.fi 

BASIC SHARE INFORMATION
Listing: Nasdaq Helsinki Oy
Trading ticker: TTALO
ISIN code: FI4000252127
Sector: Health care
Number of shares on December 31, 2020: 128,036,531

FINANCIAL REVIEWS IN 2021
In 2021, Terveystalo Plc will publish financial reports as follows:
Interim report for January–March 2021 on Thursday, April 29, 2021
Half-Year Report for January–June 2021 on Friday, July 16, 2021
Interim report for January–September 2021 on Thursday, October 28, 2021

Terveystalo’s financial reports are prepared in Finnish and English. Subscri-
be to receive Terveystalo’s information releases by email at https://www.
terveystalo.com/en/investors/News-room/. 

SILENT PERIOD
Terveystalo observes a silent period of 30 days prior to the publication of 
interim reports and the year-end result. During the silent period, Terveystalo 
does not comment on any business-related matters or meet with any repre-
sentatives of the capital markets.

CHANGES OF ADDRESS
Euroclear Finland Ltd maintains lists of Terveystalo Plc’s shares, shareholders, 
and options. Shareholders who wish to make changes to their personal and 
contact information are kindly asked to contact their own account operator 
directly. Terveystalo does not make such updates.

EVALUATION OF TERVEYSTALO AS AN INVESTMENT
According to our knowledge, the following analysts follow Terveystalo Group 
regularly. The list is not necessarily exhaustive. Terveystalo assumes no 
responsibility for any opinions of the analysts following the company.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Annual General Meeting of Terveystalo Plc will be held on Thursday, 
March 25, 2021 in Helsinki.  The notice to General Meeting of Sharehol-
ders, as well as the Board of Directors’ proposals to the General Meeting 
are published in a stock exchange release and on Terveystalo’s website.  

THE RIGHT TO ATTEND
Each shareholder, who on the record date of the General Meeting, 15 March 
2021, is registered in the Company’s shareholders’ register held by Euroclear 
Finland Oy, has the right to participate in the Annual General Meeting. 
A shareholder whose shares are registered on his/her personal Finnish 
book-entry account is registered in the Company’s shareholders’ register. 
Shareholders cannot participate in the meeting by any other means than 
voting in advance in the manner instructed below as well as by submitting 
counterproposals and asking questions in advance.

REGISTRATION AND ADVANCE VOTING
Registration for the meeting and advance voting will begin on 24 February 
2021 following the deadline for submitting counterproposals. A shareholder 
with a Finnish book-entry account, who wishes to participate in the Annual 
General Meeting by voting in advance, must register for the Meeting and 
vote in advance no later than by 18 March 2021 at 4:00 p.m. (EET) by which 
time the registration and votes need to be received.

In connection with the registration, a shareholder is required to provide 
the  requested  information,  such  as  his/her  name,  personal  identification 
number, address and  telephone  number as well as the name and perso-
nal identification number of a possible proxy representative. The personal 
data given to Terveystalo Plc and Euroclear Finland Ltd will be used only 
in connection with the General Meeting and with the processing of related 
registrations necessary. 

Shareholders with a Finnish book-entry account may register and vote 
in advance on certain matters on the agenda of the Annual General Mee-
ting from 9.00 a.m. (EET) on 24 February 2021 until 4.00 p.m. (EET) on 18 
March 2021 by the following manners:

a)    through the Company’s website at https://www.terveystalo.com/en/
investors/Corporate-governance/General-Meeting-of-Sharehol-
ders/AGM-2021/

The Finnish personal identity code or business ID and book-entry account 
number of the shareholder is needed for the electronic voting in advance. 
When shareholders who are natural persons log into the service of Euroclear 
Finland Ltd through the Company’s website, they are directed to the strong 
electronic authentication. For shareholders that are legal persons, no strong 
electronic authentication is required. Strong electronic authentication can 
be conducted with online banking codes or a mobile certificate. 

b)  by regular mail or email

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Contact information

CONTACT INFORMATION
Customer service and appointment booking
+358 (0)30 6000
Exchange
+358 (0)30 63 311
Email addresses are of the format:
firstname.lastname(at)terveystalo.com

PRESS CONTACTS
Expert interview requests for media: Terveystalo media desk, 
on weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm, tel. +358 (0)50 358 1170

TERVEYSTALO GROUP SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT
Terveystalo Piazza
Jaakonkatu 3 B, 3rd floor
00100 Helsinki, Finland

INVESTOR RELATIONS
Please email flagging notifications 
 to: investors@terveystalo.com 

VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNICATIONS 
Kati Kaksonen, tel. +358 (0)10 345 2034
kati.kaksonen@terveystalo.com

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Board of 
Directors' 
report and 
Financial 
Statements

This section includes the Board of Directors’ Report for 

2020, including Statement of non-financial information, 

the Financial Statements for 2020 including Notes to 

the Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Report.

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TERVEYSTALO BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ REPORT   

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, IFRS 

Consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income 
Consolidated statement of financial position 
Consolidated statement of cash flows 
Consolidated statement of changes in equity 

1.  Corporate information 

2. Accounting policies for the consolidated financial statements 

Impairment 

Basis of preparation 

Principles of consolidation 
Foreign currency transactions 
Property, plant and equipment 
Investment properties 

2.1  
2.2   Application of new and amended IFRSs 
2.3   Critical accounting estimates and judgments 
2.4  
2.5  
2.6  
2.7  
2.8   Goodwill and other intangible assets 
2.9  
2.10   Leases – Group as a lessee 
Financial assets and liabilities 
2.11  
2.12  
Inventories 
2.13   Employee benefits 
2.14   Provisions and contingent liabilities 
2.15   Revenue recognition 
2.16   Segment information 
2.17   Government grants 
2.18   Operating profit 
2.19   Earnings per share 
Income taxes 
2.20  

3. Business combination 

4. Disaggregation of revenue 

5. Other operating income 

6. Material and services 

7. Employee benefit expenses 

8. Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 

9. Other operating expenses 

10. Financial income and expenses 

11. Taxes 

Income taxes 

11.1  
11.2   Deferred tax assets and liabilities 

12. Earnings per share 

13. Property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets 

13.1  

Finance leases and right-of-use assets 

14. Intangible assets 

14.1   Carrying amounts of intangible assets 
14.2   Development costs 

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16. Investment properties 

17. Associated companies 

18. Share-based payments 

19. Financial assets and liabilities – carrying amount and fair value and fair value hierarchy 

20. Financial risks 

Interest rate risk 

20.1   Financial risk management 
20.2  
20.3  Credit risk 
20.4  Liquidity risk  
20.5   Capital management 

21. Trade and other receivables 

22. Cash and cash equivalents 

23. Non-current assets held for sale 

24. Share capital and invested non-restricted equity reserve 

25. Financial liabilities 

26. Trade and other payables 

27. Provisions   

28. Collateral and other contingent liabilities 

29. Related party transactions 

30. Group companies 

30.1   Changes in the Group structure 

31. Group’s key financial ratios 

32. Calculation of financial ratios and alternative performance measures 

33. Reconciliation of alternative performance measures 

34. Subsequent events 

PARENT COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Parent company’s statement of income 

Parent company’s statement of financial position 

Parent company’s statement of cash flows 

Parent company’s accounting policies and measurement and recognition principles and methods 

Notes to the parent company’s financial statements 

SIGNATURES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT 

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THE IMPACTS OF COVID-19 AND  
THE MEASURES TAKEN BY TERVEYSTALO
To minimize the impacts of the pandemic, Terveystalo adjusted its operations 
to the exceptional circumstances to safeguard the cash flow and profitability of 
the business by means such as freezing service purchasing and re-evaluating 
investment needs, freezing replacement recruitment, and temporarily laying 
off employees. The need for adjustment as well as adjustment measures 
decreased clearly in the second half of the year as demand returned closer 
to normal. The focus of service production was particularly shifted toward 
coronavirus testing and digital services, and demand for these multiplied 
from the beginning of the year. 

Because of the uncertainty caused by the pandemic. Terveystalo has 
assessed the impacts of the coronavirus on the reported figures and fore-
casts as described below. In the current situation, these forecasts strongly 
rely on assessments made by the company management.  

Because  of  the  uncertainty  in  the  economic  operating  environment, 
the credit loss risk of trade receivables and the impairment risk of assets 
were assessed in light of the changed market outlook and latest forecasts 
in connection with the financial reporting on the fourth quarter. The risk of 
credit losses related to trade receivables was not found to have increased 
significantly. The risk of asset impairment was not found to have increased. 
Goodwill impairment testing was carried out in accordance with the normal 
process in the final quarter of 2020. 

The company’s liquidity and financing situation has remained strong. 
During the financial year, the company fulfilled the covenant requirement 
included in the financing agreement that depicts relative indebtedness. 

The company estimates that, in addition to the direct impacts of the 
crisis, changes in the employment rate and consumer confidence may be 
reflected in the underlying demand even after the acute phase has passed. 
Nevertheless, the company estimates that its diverse customer base and 
service selection will mitigate the impacts on its business from any changes 
in demand for individual services or in individual customer relationships.

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
The coronavirus pandemic had a material impact on the Finnish healthcare 
market in the financial year. Privately provided healthcare services focused 
more on remote appointments, and there was strong demand for coronavirus 
testing. The distribution of COVID-19 vaccines began in the final part of 
the year. Vaccination of the working-age population is estimated to begin in 
April 2021 at the earliest, depending on the availability of vaccines. 

The duration and extent of the impacts of the coronavirus on the de-
mand for private healthcare services depend largely on the development of 
the pandemic and its effects on consumer behaviour and employment. The 
contraction of non-urgent care in the private and public healthcare sectors 
while the restrictions were in place has resulted in a significant treatment 
gap in other illnesses. The clearing of the queues for non-urgent care in 
the public sector will require more extensive use of private healthcare ser-
vices in the aftercare of the pandemic. According to the Finnish Institute 
for Health and Welfare (THL), 17,728 (12.9 percent) of those queuing for 
non-urgent specialized care had been in the queue for more than six mon-
ths. For the past ten years, the average figure on the survey date has been 
2,000 people.  

In October, the Finnish government informed about amendments to 
its proposal on Finnish health and social services reform in response to the 
comments received. According to the proposal, Finland will be divided into 
21 well-being services counties that will be responsible for publicly funded 
social  and  healthcare  services.  With  respect  to  outsourced  services,  the 
multiple provider model will remain, and service vouchers can be used as 
before. The Finnish Parliament will discuss the proposal for the social and 
healthcare services reform during the first half of 2021. Whether the reform 
will be implemented is still uncertain, but if it is realized, it will enter into 
force in 2023. According to the company’s assessment, the proposal has no 
material effect on Terveystalo’s business. 

With the most extensive network of clinics and hospitals as well as its 
broad range of services, the company believes that it is an attractive partner 
for different customer groups in the management of the pandemic as well 
as the post-pandemic clearing of queues and closing of the treatment gap. 
Terveystalo’s diverse customer base and service selection will also mitigate 
the  impacts  on  its  business  from  any  significant  changes  in  demand  for 
individual services. As a leading occupational healthcare service provider, 
Terveystalo has an important role in supporting the business sector in the 
return to normal and in the resumption of operations after the pandemic 
is over.

KEY FIGURES

Terveystalo Group, EUR million

Revenue

Adjusted EBITDA, * 1) 

Adjusted EBITDA margin, % * 1) 

EBITDA 1) 

EBITDA margin, % 1) 

Adjusted EBITA, * 1) 

Adjusted EBITA margin, %  *1) 

EBITA 1) 

EBITA margin, % 1) 

Adjusted EBIT * 1)  

Adjusted EBIT margin, %  * 1)  

EBIT 

EBIT margin, % 

Return on equity (ROE), % 1)  

Equity ratio, % 1)  

Earnings per share (EUR)

Net debt

Gearing, % 1) 

Net debt/adjusted EBITDA 1)  

Total assets

Average personnel in person-years

Personnel (end of period)

Private practitioners (end of period)

Adjusted EBITDA, excluding IFRS 16* 1) 

Net debt, excluding IFRS 16

Adjusted net debt/ adjusted EBITDA, excluding IFRS 16* 1)

Quality index 2)

Net Promoter Score (NPS), appointments 

Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS)2)

Mixed waste intensity 2)

2020

986.4

162.8

16.5

158.3

16.1

101.9

10.3

97.4

9.9

71.6

7.3

67.2

6.8

8.2

42.1

0.36

490.9

85.9

3.0

1,361.0

4,900

8,253

5,057

118.0

325.9

2.8

94.2

82.8

18.0

6.0

2019

Change, %

1,030.7

176.3

17.1

171.2

16.6

115.1

11.2

110.0

10.7

86.5

8.4

81.4

7.9

10.3

39.9

0.43

548.2

101.3

3.1

1,359.3

4,943

8,685

5,068

131.4

366.4

2.8

96.4

72.5

9.0

4.9

-4.3

-7.7

–

-7.5

–

-11.5

–

-11.4

–

-17.2

–

-17.5

–

–

–

-15.5

-10.5

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–

0.1

-0.9

-5.0

-0.2

-10.2

-11.1

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-2.3

14.2

100.0

23.7

The calculation and reconciliations for the key figures are presented in the financial statements.

*)  Adjustments are material items outside the ordinary course of business, associated with acquisition-related expenses, restructuring-related expenses, gain on sale of assets, strategic 

projects, and other items affecting comparability.

1)  Alternative performance measure. In addition to the IFRS figures, Terveystalo presents additional, alternative performance indicators which the company monitors internally 

and which provide the company management, investors, stock market analysts, and other stakeholders with important additional information concerning the company’s financial 
performance, financial position, and cash flows. These performance indicators should not be reviewed separate from the IFRS figures and they should not be considered to replace the 
IFRS figures.

2)  The quality index consists of seven effectiveness indicators that describe the clinical and experienced quality, access to care, and the proportion of preventive care. 

eNPS is measured every six months; the reported figure is the result of the latest measurement. 
Mixed waste intensity = Amount of mixed waste (metric tons) relative to total revenue (EUR 100 million)

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OUTLOOK
• 

In the short term, the market environment is still uncertain because 
of the changes in consumer behavior resulting from the COVID-19 
pandemic, and predicting demand is challenging in the short term. 
Demand for coronavirus testing is expected to remain high throughout 
the first half of 2021, and demand for healthcare services in general 
is expected to grow clearly year-on-year compared with the weak 
second-quarter reference period, providing that there will be no need 
to implement strict pandemic restriction measures as was the case 
in the first half of 2020. 

•  Demand from corporate customers for preventive and statutory occu-
pational health services is expected to remain stable. The recovery of 
demand for acute and non-urgent medical care is uncertain, owing 
to a reduction in general morbidity and the measures to restrict the 
pandemic. The proportion of remote services will increase conside-
rably. Significant changes in the employment rate may be reflected 
in the underlying demand.

•  Overall demand from private customers is expected to remain normal, 
providing that, in particular, major restrictions to free movement can 
be avoided. However, there may be considerable differences between 
specialties in the short term because of variation in general morbidity 
and pandemic-related area-specific restrictive measures. Demand 
for remote services will increase considerably. Significant changes in 
consumer confidence may be reflected in the underlying demand.
•  Stable demand from the public sector is expected to continue in 
occupational health, service sales, and staffing services. Revenue 
from outsourcing business will decrease, following the planned expiry 
of outsourcing contracts.  

GROUP REVENUE 
Revenue for 2020 decreased by 4.3 percent year-on-year, amounting to 
EUR 986.4 (1,030.7) million.  In the first half of the year, revenue decreased 
considerably, resulting from the restrictions imposed in March to reduce 
the spread of the coronavirus pandemic as well as changes in customer 
behaviour. In particular, physician’s appointments associated with various 
infections and long-term illnesses, such as cardiovascular diseases, decreased 
significantly year-on-year. The planned expiry of outsourcing agreements 
with public sector customers reduced our revenue. On the other hand, 
demand for digital services multiplied and remained strong throughout the 
year. Digital appointments amounted to nearly 700,000. Combined with 
telephone appointments, there were nearly 1.8 million remote appointments 
in 2020. Remote appointments through digital channels or over the phone 
accounted for approximately 26 percent of all appointments in 2020.  Despite 
the pandemic, Terveystalo’s competitiveness was reflected in the strong 
performance in insurance company sales and the high demand for well-
being services. The strong demand for coronavirus-related services partly 
compensated for the decrease in underlying demand in the second half of 
the year. Terveystalo performed over 200,000 coronavirus tests during the 
year. There were 253 business days in 2020, which is two days more compared 
with the reference period (251). 

EUR million

Corporate customers

Private customers

Public sector customers

Outsourcing

Staffing services

2020

418.8

295.4

272.2

121.4

83.1

67.7

986.4

2019

432.5

303.1

295.1

149.9

86.9

58.2

1030.7

Change, % 

-3.2

-2.5

-7.7

-19.1

-4.4

16.5

-4.3

These  views  are  based  on  the  expected  development  of  demand  for  
Terveystalo’s services within the next six months, compared with the past 
six months.

Service sales, occupational 
health and others

Total

2020 REVENUE  
BY PAYER GROUP, % 

2020 REVENUE  
BY PAYER GROUP, M€

28%

30%

1,200

1,000

800

600

400

200

0

-4,3%

1,031
58
58

87

150

303

433

2019

986

68
68
83

121

295

433

2020

  Corporate
  Private
  Public

  Staffing services 
   Service sales, occupational  
health and other

42%

  Corporate
  Private
  Public

CORPORATE CUSTOMERS
Corporate customers constitute Terveystalo’s largest customer group. 
Terveystalo’s corporate customers consist of the company’s occupational 
health customers, excluding municipal occupational healthcare customers, 
which are included in the public sector customer group. The company pro-
vides statutory occupational health services and other occupational health 
and well-being services for corporate customers of all sizes. Terveystalo is 
the largest provider of occupational health services in Finland in terms of 
revenue and the number of end users. Terveystalo provides occupational 
health services for over 24,000 companies. In 2020, the company provided 
occupational health services for a total of approximately 700,000 customers. 

Revenue for 2020 from corporate customers decreased by 3.2 per-
cent to EUR 418.8 (432.5) million.  With respect to medical appointment 
services not related to the coronavirus, demand remained clearly below the 
reference period level throughout the year and the proportion of remote 
appointments increased. The measures aimed at restricting people’s mobility 
had a significant impact on the development of the sales of preventive* 
occupational health services, as many activities — such as workplace surveys, 
health examinations, counselling, and guidance — were either suspended 
or considerably delayed. In 2020, Terveystalo started providing some of its 
preventive services as remote appointments. Sales of well-being services** 
increased by approximately 2 percent year-on-year. Over 150,000 coro-
navirus tests were performed on corporate customers in 2020. The use of 
digital services more than tripled to approximately 562,000 appointments 
(approximately 147,000), representing over 13 percent of all Corporate Health 
clinic visits. The number of occupational health end customers was on a par 
with the reference period.

*The statutory task of occupational healthcare is to prevent work-related adverse health 
effects. Preventive services include, for example, workplace surveys to examine the 
conditions and exposures at the workplace; health examinations; suggested measures to 
improve work conditions and to promote the employees’ ability to work; guidance and 
counselling; participation in the planning and implementation of measures that maintain 
work ability; promotion of coping at work and, when necessary, referrals to rehabilitation 
in case of reduced work ability; guidance in first aid preparedness at the workplace; 
and assessment and monitoring of the quality and impact of occupational healthcare 
activities. 
**Well-being services include, for example, physiotherapy, mental well-being services 
(psychologists and psychotherapists), nutritional therapy, work ability coaching, and 
massage services at Rela hierojat (Terveystalo’s subsidiary).

PRIVATE CUSTOMERS
Private customers are Terveystalo’s second-largest customer group. Private 
customers include private individuals and families. The company’s strong 
brand, easy access to services without long waiting times, extensive service 
portfolio for private customers, families, and senior citizens, and persona-
lized digital services give Terveystalo a competitive edge over other private 
operators and public healthcare services and encourage customers to invest 
in their own health. Services for private customers are paid for either by the 
customers themselves or by their insurance companies.

Revenue for 2020 from private customers decreased by 2.5 percent 
year-on-year, amounting to EUR 295.4 (303.1) million. 

Demand for appointments with GPs and specialists fell clearly during 
the year, owing to a strong reduction in general morbidity and the measures 
to restrict the pandemic. The number of digital appointments nearly quin-
tupled to approximately 63,300 visits (approximately 13,400), representing 
about 4 percent of all appointments.  Coronavirus testing increased the sa-
les of laboratory services considerably. Demand for surgical and well-being 
services also increased year-on-year. Nearly 36,000 coronavirus tests were 

performed on private customers in 2020, and sales of private healthcare 
services to occupational health customers increased year-on-year. 

PUBLIC SECTOR CUSTOMERS
Terveystalo’s public sector customer group consists of Finnish public sector 
organizations, such as municipalities, municipal federations, and hospital 
districts as well as municipal occupational health customers. Terveystalo’s 
broad nationwide platform, digital offering, good reputation, and established 
brand, as well as its thorough expertise and experience in healthcare services 
throughout the chain of care, make Terveystalo an attractive partner for 
the public sector. Terveystalo’s services for public sector customers are 
mainly financed from budgets of municipalities, municipal federations, and 
hospital districts. The services offered to public sector customers include 
full and partial outsourcing, healthcare staffing services, specialized care 
services, other healthcare services as well as occupational health services 
for municipalities, municipal federations, and hospital districts. 

Revenue for 2020 from public sector customers decreased by 7.7 
percent year-on-year, amounting to EUR 272.2 (295.1) million. 

Revenue  from  the  outsourcing  business  fell  by  19.1  percent  to  EUR 
121.4 (149.9) million as a result of the expiry of outsourcing contracts at the 
end of 2019. Service production began in April on the Hattula outsourcing 
agreement. 

Revenue from staffing services decreased by 4.4 percent, amounting to 
EUR 83.1 (86.9) million. This resulted from the expiry of on-call agreements 
as well as the challenges related to the availability of staff and the restric-
tions applied to public sector services. 

Revenue from service sales as well as services provided for municipal 
occupational health customers and other public sector customers increa-
sed by 16.5 percent year-on-year to EUR 67.7 million (58.2). This resulted 
mainly from the strong demand for coronavirus-related services as well as 
our occupational health business that increased through acquisitions and 
new agreements. Digital appointments increased by more than sixfold to 
74,300. The sales of well-being services also grew by 30 percent year-on-
year.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 
VAdjusted EBITDA for 2020 decreased by 7.7 percent year-on-year to 
EUR 162.8 million (176.3). Profitability was reduced by lower sales volumes, 
particularly during the second quarter, and changes in the service sales 
mix. Employee benefit expenses decreased by 1.3 percent as a result of 
the temporary layoffs carried out during the quarter, pension contribution 
(TyEL) discount and the postponed recruitments. Other operating expenses 
decreased by 1.8 percent to EUR 73.0 (74.4) million, mainly owing to cost 
adjustments. Investment in the development of digital services and infra-
structure increased IT expenses by 19.7 percent year-on-year.

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization (EBITA) fell 
by 11.5 percent to EUR 101.9 million (115.1), representing 10.3 (11.2) percent 
of revenue. 

Adjusted operating profit was EUR 71.6 (86.5) million, and profit before 

tax was EUR 56.6 (66.8) million. 

As a result of the refinancing arrangement carried out in the latter part 
of 2019, full-year net financial expenses decreased by 30.2 percent to EUR 
10.0 million (14.4). Income tax decreased by 15.4 percent as a result of lower 
taxable profit. Profit for the period was EUR 45.8 (54.1) million, and earnin-
gs per share were EUR 0.36 (0.43).

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Operating cash flow decreased as a result of the contraction of business 
operations, amounting to EUR 143.7 (173.6) million in the financial year. In 
addition, operating cash flow in the financial year was affected by an increase 
in taxes paid year-on-year. 

Cash flow from investing activities was EUR -36.0 (-46.7) million. The 
change from the comparison period was mainly attributable to a reduction 
in M&A-related investments. 

Cash  flow  from  financing  activities  amounted  to  EUR  -71.2  (-123.1) 
million. The change in the cash flow from financing activities was mainly 
due to a short-term loan from a financial institution withdrawn during the 
reporting  period.  The  change  was  also  attributable  to  the  higher  equity 
repayment and higher interest rate level in the reference period. 

THE GROUP’S FINANCIAL POSITION 
Terveystalo’s liquidity position is good. Cash and cash equivalents at the end 
of the reporting period amounted to EUR 77.1 million (EUR 40.6 million in 
December 2019). The company agreed on additional financing of EUR 40 
million in June. Total assets of the Group amounted to EUR 1,361.0 million 
(EUR 1,359.3 million in December 2019). 

Equity attributable to owners of the parent company totaled EUR 571.4 
(541.2) million. The growth was due to the increase in retained earnings. 
Dividend was paid in July 2020 in accordance with the AGM’s decision. 

Gearing at the end of the financial year was 85.9 (101.3) percent, and net 

interest-bearing debt amounted to EUR 490.9 (548.2) million. 

In the final quarter of 2019, Terveystalo signed a financing agreement of 
EUR 410 million. During the financial year, the company fulfilled the cove-
nant requirement included in the financing agreement that depicts relative 
indebtedness and achieved the sustainability goals for 2020 that were tied 
to the financing agreement. Of the credit included in the financing agree-
ment, EUR 40 million remained unused at the end of the financial year. 

Return  on  equity  for  the  financial  year  was  8.2  (10.3)  percent.  Equity 

ratio was 42.1 (39.9) percent.

SEASONAL VARIATION AND THE IMPACT OF THE NUMBER  
OF BUSINESS DAYS
Terveystalo’s revenue from corporate and private customers has typically 
been lower during the vacation seasons, particularly in July and August. 
The number of business days has an effect on the revenue and earnings 
development, particularly when comparing quarterly performance. Revenue 
from public sector customers is distributed evenly with the exception of 
staffing services. Because of the seasonal nature of business, the required 
net working capital varies during the year. Variation is caused by the timing 
of pension and VAT payments, vacation pay obligations and service fees 
related to occupational healthcare, etc. 

INVESTMENTS AND ACQUISITIONS 
Net investments* during the financial year, including M&A, amounted to 
EUR 41.2 (58.2) million. The Group’s net cash capital expenditure, excluding 
M&A, was EUR 32.7 (33.2) million and the corresponding non-cash capital 
expenditure EUR 5.3 (11.2) million. The investments consisted mainly of in-
vestments in IT system projects (including ERP and EMR), digital application 
and service development, medical equipment, and the network. The relative 
share of intangible investments in gross investments increased, whereas the 
share of tangible investments fell respectively.

In the first quarter of 2020, Terveystalo carried out one acquisition to 
supplement its business, acquiring the business of Varkauden Fysiokeskus 
Oy.  No  acquisitions  were  made  in  the  second  quarter.  During  the  third 
quarter  of  2020,  Terveystalo  acquired  the  occupational  health  activities 
of Keski-Satakunnan Työterveydenhuolto and the business of Keski-Lapin 
Hammashuolto Oy. In the fourth quarter, Terveystalo acquired all the sha-
res of MedInari Oy, an occupational health service provider, and Helsinki 
Sleep Clinic Vitalmed Oy. 

*Net investments do not include the increases of right-of-use assets related to leases for 
business premises recognized on the balance sheet as a result of the adoption of IFRS 
16. 

STATEMENT OF NON-FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
Terveystalo is the largest private health service company in Finland in terms 
of revenue and network. The company offers a broad range of primary and 
specialist medical care services as well as well-being services for corporate 
and private customers and the public sector. Terveystalo’s nationwide network 
covers over 300 clinics across Finland. The clinic network is supplemented 
by 24/7 digital services. 

Despite the corona crisis, Terveystalo promoted corporate sustainabili-
ty in many areas in 2020. The company will report on its sustainability in the 
Sustainability Report to be published in week 7. This section is a summary 
of the key results documented in the report. 

Terveystalo’s sustainability and corporate responsibility efforts are gui-
ded by the company Code of Conduct, values, and strategic goals as well 
as the sustainability themes that are essential to Terveystalo stakeholders.  
The results of Terveystalo’s sustainability efforts are monitored regularly. 
Terveystalo is committed to promoting the principles of the UN Global 
Compact initiative and the goals of sustainable development. The compa-
ny respects all internationally recognized human rights. 

The table on the next page shows  a summary of the key aspects, tar-

gets, and achievements of Terveystalo’s sustainability efforts in 2020.

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GOAL

MEASURABLE TARGET

INDICATOR

2020

SDG

Quality index: 
high clinical and 
experienced quality, 
access to care, and 
preventive care

Quality index

94.2 (96.4)

3

GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Use of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist in over 99% of 
surgical operations

Use of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist in 
surgical operations

97.8% (97.2%) 

Prescriptions for drugs affecting the central nervous system in 
relation to visits to a physician below 3.5%

Prescriptions for drugs affecting the central  
nervous system in relation to visits to a physician

4.6% (-)

Duration of sickness absence issued on the day of operation 
less than 28 days, repair of the rotator cuff and the anterior 
cruciate ligament

Median sickness absence days after operation

36 (42)

Percentage of preventive work of occupational health 
appointments over 60%

Percentage of preventive work of occupational 
health appointments

67.8% (67.5%)

Days until next available appointment (T3) below 1.00

Days until next available appointment

1.17 (0.98)

Appointment NPS over 74

Appointment NPS

eNPS at least 14 in 2020

eNPS

82.8 (72.5)

18 (9)

Patient safety

Objections vs. visits to a physician

0.01% (0.01%)

3

Patient claim reports vs. visits to a physician

0.01% (0.01%)

Complaints vs. visits to a physician

0.00% (0.00%)

Incident reports vs. visits to a physician

0.14% (0.15%)

100% of our employees have completed Compliance training

Percentage of employees who have completed 
the training relative to all employees

52.3%

ETHICAL BUSINESS

100% of our suppliers have accepted the Supplier Code of Conduct

Percentage of suppliers who have approved 
the Supplier Code of Conduct relative to all 
suppliers

Employees who 
have completed 
Compliance training

Suppliers who 
have approved the 
Supplier Code of 
Conduct

Occupational safety Accident occurrence rate below the industry average of 39

Accident rate

RESPONSIBLE WORK

Personnel’s wellbeing

Employer 
recommended by the 
personnel

Improving the employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) to 31 (good 
level) by 2025

eNPS

Sickness absences

Tax footprint

We openly disclose our tax footprint annually

Taxes paid

SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH

Revenue growth

Minimum annual growth 5%

Revenue growth, %

The people we 
employ

We create jobs in Finland

Employee benefit expenses

RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND CLIMATE ACTION

Reducing the 
carbon footprint

Material efficiency 
and waste recycling

Decreasing the carbon footprint by 40% by 2030

Direct (scope 1) and indirect (scope 2) greenhou-
se gas emissions, tCO2

996 tCO2e (2,142)

Annual reduction in mixed waste intensity

Mixed waste intensity (mixed waste [metric 
tons] relative to total revenue [100 million])

6.0 (4.9)

Approximately 80% 
of suppliers who 
are responsible for 
80% (60%) of our 
total acquisitions have 
approved the Supplier 
Code of Conduct

25 (25)

3.6 (3.7)

18 (9)

EUR 40 (29) million

-4.3%

310.2 (314.3) 

16

16

8

8

8

8

8

13

12

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GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING 
Quality is an inseparable part of Terveystalo’s corporate responsibility. 
The entire Terveystalo staff is responsible for ensuring that our customers 
receive appropriate, effective, and safe high-quality care. The cornerstones 
of Terveystalo’s quality assurance system are patient safety and the national 
legislation governing the industry. Quality comprises clinical, operational 
and experienced quality. Our quality assurance system is a management 
system that provides a framework for managing quality and effectiveness 
at all levels of the organization.

The  strategic  priority  areas,  joint  processes,  and  measurability  guide 
toward consistent high quality. Continuous improvement of operations is 
an  essential  part  of  our  quality  efforts.  In  2020,  our  quality  efforts  were 
affected by COVID-19. Therefore, one of the key objectives of our quality 
work  is  the  management  of  the  COVID-19  situation  and  recovery.  The 
quality work also aims to ensure the availability of our services, safeguard 
and improve patient safety, provide an excellent and constantly improving 
customer experience, implement data protection and information security, 
comply  with  recommendations,  and  develop  the  effectiveness  of  treat-
ment. The quality steering group monitors the achievement of the quality 
objectives quarterly using quality indicators.

PATIENT SAFETY IS THE FOUNDATION FOR HIGH-QUALITY HEALTHCARE
Patient safety is a continuously monitored and developed key element of our 
quality efforts. Compared with the number of visits, Terveystalo’s patient 
injury rates are below the national average for the industry. In 2020, the ratio 
of objections vs. visits to a physician was 0.01% (0.01), ratio of patient claim 
reports vs. visits to a physician 0.01% (0.01), ratio of complaints vs. visits to 
a physician 0.0% (0.0), and ratio of incident reports vs. visits to a physician 
0.14% (0.15). 

Patient safety is managed by monitoring the number of procedure and 
clinic-specific post-surgery infections, hazardous events, official requests 
for clarifications, and the decisions of the Patient Insurance Centre, among 
other measures. The safety and effectiveness of the pharmacotherapy pro-
vided are ensured by medication plans, operating guidelines, and a basic 
range of drugs.

THE QUALITY INDEX MEASURES CLINICAL AND EXPERIENCED QUALITY
Terveystalo continuously develops its services by measuring the quality 
and effectiveness of the care provided and the customer service experien-
ce. Clinical, experienced, and process results are measured in accordance 
with international best practices. In 2020, a new quality index consisting of 
four dimensions was introduced: high clinical quality, accessibility of care, 
preventive treatment, and experienced quality, from the perspective of 
professionals and customers alike.

The  quality  index  comprises  seven  key  indicators:  use  of  the  WHO 
Surgical Safety Checklist, number of prescriptions for drugs affecting the 
central nervous system vs. visits to a physician, duration of sickness absence 
issued  on  the  day  of  operation  for  surgical  repair  of  the  rotator  cuff  and 
the anterior cruciate ligament, percentage of preventive work of occupa-
tional health appointments, T3 indicating the accessibility of care (the third 
available appointment in the Terveystalo network), NPS for appointments, 
and eNPS.

Terveystalo performs surgical operations in a network of 17 hospitals. 
the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist is used systematically before the start 
of a procedure. The checklist is a standard list of questions to check safety 
issues relevant for the operation in the operating room. In 2020, the WHO 
Surgical Safety Checklist was used in 97.8% of the operations performed 
(97.2% in 2019).

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When used properly, drugs affecting the central nervous system are effective 
and necessary. However, because of their adverse effects, their use requires 
careful discretion by a physician. Terveystalo is running a project aimed 
at promoting the safe use of these products in accordance with clinical 
guidelines when treating patients. To harmonize prescription practices, 
Terveystalo has prepared detailed guidelines for prescribing drugs affecting 
the central nervous system. They are based on legislation, Current Care 
Guidelines, Smart to Avoid Recommendations, guidelines issued by the 
National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health, and operating 
models proven in clinical work. In 2020, our clinics wrote 4.6 prescriptions 
for drugs affecting the central nervous system per one hundred visits to a 
physician (N/A).

The objective of surgical operations is to promptly provide high-quali-
ty care pursuant to care criteria to quickly restore the patient’s functional 
capacity and ability to work. Our treatment chain for surgery patients is 
developed systematically. The objective is to enable faster recovery and 
return to work. Correctly prepared surgery implemented without delay as 
well as a plan for early rehabilitation and return to work play a key role in this. 
The average length of sickness absence issued on the day of operation for 
surgical repair of the rotator cuff and the anterior cruciate ligament was 36 
days in 2020 (42 days in 2019).

Work not carried out is expensive for Finnish companies. Therefore, it 
pays to invest in disability management through preventive measures. Effe-
ctive disability management requires that organizations know what kinds of 
risks to work ability they are managing. With targeted health examinations, 
Terveystalo surveys the organization’s health and disability risks and obtain 
information to support the management efforts. An electronic scientifically 
validated health survey is always attached to occupational health examina-
tions, completed as self-assessment by the employee. It helps to identify 
health risks and any risk of disability. With the survey,  measures can be tar-
geted at anyone with significant risks. In 2020, preventive work accounted 
for 67.8% of all occupational health appointments (67.5% in 2019).

Terveystalo aims to stand out by providing an excellent experience in all 
customer encounters. Operations are developed by listening to customers 
and utilizing new technology. NPS (Net Promoter Score) is the most im-
portant indicator of customer satisfaction. Feedback is collected by means 
of SMS and browser-based surveys.  In addition, new NPS measurements 
are  continuously  launched  at  new  customer  encounter  points.  In  2020, 
Terveystalo achieved the highest NPS result ever: appointment NPS rose 
to 83 (73 in 2019), and NPS for hospital services also remained high, being 
94 (89).

Despite the exceptionally challenging year, Terveystalo’s employee Net 
Promoter Score (eNPS) increased clearly compared with the reference pe-
riod and was 18 (9 in 2019).

EXCELLENT ACCESSIBILITY OF PUBLIC PRIMARY HEALTHCARE
TIn primary health care, Terveystalo partners with several municipalities and 
joint authorities. Terveystalo provides health centre appointment services 
in 19 health centres and is involved in a pilot project in Espoo, related to the 
use of service vouchers in health centres. Fast and timely access to care is 
one of the biggest challenges of Finnish primary health care. Terveystalo has 
systematically developed operating models for health centres to ensure easy 
access to care. Accessibility of care was excellent nationwide throughout the 
year in health centres outsourced to Terveystalo. In Terveystalo health centres, 
the average T3 time indicating the availability of non-urgent appointments 
(the third available appointment) was 5.6 days. The median time was 4 
days. On the Espoo pilot project referred to above, the average T3 time 
and median were 5 days from May to November 2020. Nationwide, 51% of 

patients have waited more than 8 days to see a health center physician, and 
14% have waited more than 30 days (Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare/
Avohilmo register for outpatient care). 

Accessibility of oral health care has also remained at a good level in Ter-
veystalo’s 14 outsources dental clinics, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. 
In 2020, the average T3 time for non-urgent dentist appointments was 30 
days and the median time was 26 days. This is also reflected in the NPS from 
the customers: in the fall, the NPS indicating customer satisfaction was 83. 

ETHICAL BUSINESS
Values and ethics are emphasized in Terveystalo’s work through the require-
ments of the sector. Terveystalo’s business is guided by legislation governing 
the sector and private health care services as well as the requirements set by 
authorities. The work of healthcare professionals is also guided by the ethical 
standards of professional groups. Terveystalo’s Code of Conduct provides 
umbrella guidelines that must be respected in our work at Terveystalo. The 
Code of Conduct translates our values into concrete principles that form a 
foundation for our daily work and decision-making. 

TRAINING IN CODE OF CONDUCT AND COMPLIANCE
Risks related to non-compliance with the Code of Conduct are managed 
through  communications  and  by  arranging  mandatory  training  for  all 
personnel. Non-compliance risks may be related to possible conflicts of 
interests or the giving and receiving of business gifts, for instance. Actual or 
suspected non-compliance with the Code of Conduct must be reported to 
the supervisor, the supervisor’s supervisor, Terveystalo’s Legal & Compliance 
department, or via the Terveystalo whistleblowing channel. 

In  2020,  we  have  trained  employees  on  the  content  of  the  Code  of 
Conduct more efficiently: in 2020, we provided 4 training sessions for the 
management teams of the different businesses, support functions, and ot-
her selected groups, and 5,950 people working in Terveystalo successfully 
completed the new mandatory online training. Of these, 4,318 are emplo-
yed staff (52% of all employed staff). The goal is that 100% of employees 
complete the Code of Conduct training. 

THE SUPPLIER CODE OF CONDUCT ENSURES RESPONSIBLE ACTION OF SUPPLIERS
Terveystalo’s partners are also expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct. 
Terveystalo’s Supplier Code of Conduct entered into effect in autumn 
2018 and is widely applied in Terveystalo Group’s standard agreements. 
Contractual clauses pertaining to the Supplier Code of Conduct must be 
included in all agreements under which the companies of Terveystalo Group 
acquire products and services from external suppliers. 

At the end of 2020, 80% (60) of suppliers representing 80% of Terveys-
talo’s total procurement volume had approved the Supplier Code of Con-
duct. We also expanded the use of a self-assessment form for suppliers that 
surveys matters such as compliance with the Supplier Code of Conduct.

In 2020, we received a total of 10 reports through the whistleblowing 
channel. Out of these, the reports already investigated did not reveal any 
noncompliance with or infringement of law or the Code of Conduct. The 
findings of the reports and investigations have been considered in the de-
velopment of Terveystalo’s processes. 

the industry, the requirements concerning data protection and information 
security increase accordingly.

Terveystalo stores patient information in an information security certi-
fied patient information system. Terveystalo’s patient information system 
is a so-called category A system, and it has undergone information security 
certification in accordance with the regulations related to providing Kanta 
services. In addition, our data protection and information security is regu-
larly audited internally and by a third party according to the ISO 9001:2015 
certification.

Terveystalo applies the appropriate physical, technical, and administra-
tive protection measures to protect data from misuse. These measures in-
clude, among others, control and filtering of network traffic, use of encrypti-
on techniques and safe data centres, appropriate access control, controlled 
granting of access rights and supervision of their use, giving instructions to 
staff  participating  in  personal  data  processing,  and  risk  management  re-
lated to the planning, implementation, and maintenance of our services. 
Terveystalo chooses its subcontractors carefully and uses agreements and 
other arrangements to ensure that they process data in compliance with the 
law and good data protection practices.

RESPONSIBLE WORK
Competent and committed personnel form the foundation for Terveystalo’s 
operations. There are shortages of competent professionals in many places, 
and the most significant risks of the line of operation related to personnel 
are related to the availability and retention of competent professionals. To 
manage these risks, the company offers diverse career and development 
opportunities in a wide range of jobs and supports the well-being and work 
performance of its professionals. The objective is to be the most attractive 
employer in the industry for physicians as well as other professionals. Equality, 
fairness and non-discrimination are important principles that Terveystalo is 
committed to observing.

Terveystalo  is  a  significant  employer  in  Finland.  In  2020,  Terveystalo 
had 8,253 employees (2019: 8,685) and 5,057 private practitioners (2019: 
5,068). 

All of our employed staff in Finland are covered by statutory pension 
security and parental leave benefits. Permanent and fixed-term employees 
are covered by statutory insurance with respect to workplace accidents and 
occupational diseases. In addition to observing the statutory requirements, 
Terveystalo provides a comprehensive range of primary healthcare, spe-
cialized healthcare, and well-being services to employees, such as direct 
access to physiotherapy and digital services to support mental well-being. 
Low-threshold services to support mental well-being provide employees 
with the opportunity to confidentially discuss anything they might have on 
their mind. Brief psychotherapy is also included in Terveystalo’s occupa-
tional health services. Terveystalo aims to recognize challenges related to 
work ability and occupational health at an early stage and seek solutions to 
these challenges through effective cooperation with occupational health 
services.

Terveystalo  Occupational  Healthcare  provides  occupational  health 
services for the personnel throughout Finland. Terveystalo Occupational 
Healthcare holds the ISO 9001:2015 Quality System Certificate awarded 
by Labquality Oy.

DATA PROTECTION AND INFORMATION SECURITY
The digitalization of healthcare presents significant opportunities for impro-
ving the availability and effectiveness of care as well as the early identification 
of risks. Terveystalo has made significant investments in the development of 
digital services and tools. As digital services increase in importance, modifying 

In  2020,  Terveystalo  invested  heavily  in  the  maintenance  of  our  per-
sonnel’s  work  ability  and  medical  care  in  the  exceptional  circumstances.   
Terveystalo professionals stayed healthy throughout the year despite wor-
king at the very core of the COVID-19 pandemic . In 2020, the sickness 
absence rate was 3.6 percent of hours worked (2019: 3.65%).

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There were no fatal accidents or accidents leading to serious injuries at 
Terveystalo in 2020. In 2020, the accident rate was 25 (2019: 25), which is 
clearly below the average in the healthcare industry (39).

In 2020, Terveystalo paid particular attention to ensuring the safety of 
its staff. COVID-19 guidelines for various roles in Terveystalo were acti-
vely updated, and 98% of staff reported that they had acquainted them-
selves  with  the  guidelines  in  their  work.  Active  internal  communications 
also played a major role. For instance, webinars on topical issues related 
to  COVID-19  to  employees  were  arranged,  as  often  as  once  a  week.  A 
COVID-19-related occupational safety survey aimed to find out how occu-
pational safety is implemented in daily work during these exceptional times 
and how it could still be improved. The survey supplemented other active 
efforts related to occupational safety. Coping at work and the strain caused 
by work were a concern to Terveystalo professionals during the COVID-19 
pandemic. However, the majority of respondents said that they could cope 
well or relatively well.

In the personnel survey, the employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) is 
used as a key indicator of well-being at work and coping with the require-
ments of work. The eNPS figure (includes private practitioners) indicates 
the proportion of employees and private practitioners who would recom-
mend Terveystalo as a workplace to others. Despite the exceptional year, 
the index improved considerably, being 18 (9) in the latest survey. 

COMPETENCE BUILDING 
The systematic and business-driven development of the personnel is espe-
cially important for Terveystalo’s future success. Streamlined processes and 
appropriate, responsible supervisor work ensure our personnel’s well-being, 
which in turn benefits our customers through better care and a positive 
customer experience.

Terveystalo has particularly focused on the development of managerial 
work and training as well as supporting on-the-job self-study by increasing 
online learning, for example. In addition, Terveystalo engages in research 
and  education  cooperation  with  several  universities  and  promotes  youth 
employment by means such as trainee programs. In 2020, we provided a 
total of 63,864 (58,793) hours of training, which means 7.5 hours per emp-
loyee.

SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH
Responsible business is also financially profitable and sustainable. Terveystalo 
creates value for customers, society, and shareholders by continuously deve-
loping the clinical, operational, and experienced quality of its work, enabling 
faster access to treatment, reducing sickness absences, and employing dire-
ctly and indirectly more than 13,000 people. We are a significant employer, 
taxpayer and provider of health services in Finland.

Terveystalo’s  operations  produce  economic  added  value  for  various 
stakeholders. The key stakeholders include shareholders, customers, per-
sonnel, Terveystalo’s private practitioners, suppliers, service providers, and 
society. The most important cash flows consist of revenue generated from 
service sales and the operations of private practitioners, expenses arising 
from  purchases  from  suppliers  and  service  providers,  dividends  paid  to 
shareholders, salaries paid to personnel, as well as taxes and investments.

In 2020, Terveystalo’s revenue and other operating income totaled EUR 
989.1 million (2019: EUR 1,032.8 million). The goods, materials and services 
purchased from suppliers amounted to EUR 447.6 million (2019: EUR 472.9 
million). Salaries and remuneration and the related social security contribu-
tions amounted to EUR 310.2 million (2019: EUR 314.3 million). Net finan-
cial expenses to creditors amounted to EUR 10.0 million (2019: EUR 14.4 

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million). Dividends paid to our shareholders in 2020 based on the results of 
the previous fiscal year amounted to EUR 16.5 million (2019: return of capi-
tal EUR 25.5. million). We invested a total of EUR 32.7 million to business 
development (2019: EUR 33.2 million).

In  2020,  Terveystalo’s  tax  footprint  totalled  EUR  152.3  million  (2019: 
EUR  149.9  million).  In  addition,  a  total  of  EUR  283.2  million  (2019:  EUR 
298.8  million)  was  paid  to  private  practitioners,  who  pay  their  individual 
taxes independently.

RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND CLIMATE ACTION
Terveystalo is committed to the targets agreed upon in international cli-
mate summits for the mitigation of climate change. The emissions arising 
from operations are reduced, for example, by increasingly shifting to green 
electricity and preferring vehicles with low emissions. The conservation 
and sustainable use of natural resources in our supply chains is promoted 
by reducing plastic consumption, recycling waste, increasing the efficiency 
of material management and reducing the number of small orders. Medical 
waste at Terveystalo’s units is also being reduced. Digital services also enable 
us to simultaneously improve service availability and reduce our customers’ 
travel times and the emissions generated by travel. 

In 2020, Terveystalo added green electricity to its electricity portfolio 
and updated its procurement and vehicle policy to better include environ-
mental aspects. According to the revised vehicle policy, all company cars 
must be electric or hybrid cars in the future. In addition, the plastic recycling 
project was extended to three hospital units. 

Terveystalo’s environmental policy and program guide the operations 
of all Terveystalo Group’s units and meet the requirements of the environ-
mental  standard.  Terveystalo’s  key  partners  are  expected  to  respect  the 
principles of environmental management. 

The carbon footprint is an environmental perspective of Terveystalo’s 
business operations that is considered important by investors in particular. 
Terveystalo’s carbon footprint mainly consists of emissions arising from the 
production of electrical energy consumed by properties, emissions gene-
rated by transport and travel as well as waste generated at hospitals and 
clinics. 

The direct (scope 1) and indirect (scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions 
arising from operations are reported in accordance with the GHG Protocol 
standard.

•  Scope 1: greenhouse gas emissions arising from fuel consumption 
related to the heating and electricity production for properties 
controlled by Terveystalo as well as transport and travel operations 
controlled by Terveystalo. 

As Terveystalo does not, for the most part, own or control the properties 
at which it operates, the greenhouse gas emissions mostly consist of the 
emissions from the company’s fleet of cars and the trucks used for imaging 
operations. The emissions arising from Terveystalo’s own driving and driving 
under Terveystalo’s direct control were calculated based on fuel consumption. 
In 2020, Scope 1 CO2e emissions totalled 287.2 metric tons (357.7).

•  Scope 2: greenhouse gas emissions arising from the production of 
electricity purchased by Terveystalo and the production of district 
heating consumed at properties controlled by Terveystalo.

In 2020, electricity purchases for Terveystalo properties totalled 15,944 
(16,219) MWh. Since January 2020, the company’s electricity portfolio 
(electricity purchased for properties) is zero-CO2 green electricity. Zero-CO2 

electricity purchased for 2020 totaled 9,934 MWh, representing approxima-
tely 62 percent of the company’s electricity consumption. The remainder, 
6,010 MWh, corresponds to 709.2 metric tons (1,784.1) of CO2e emissions. 
Due to the use of green electricity and reduced total fuel consumption, 
Terveystalo's carbon footprint of Scope 1 and 2 emissions was 996.4 (2,141.8) 
tCO2e in total, a decrease of 53 per cent year-on-year.

Due to the nature of the company’s operations, the CO2 emissions in-
tensity is low. In 2020, Terveystalo’s emissions intensity (Scope 1 and 2) per 
revenue was 1 gCO2e/EUR (2 gCO2e/EUR) and 0.12 tCO2e (0.25 tCO2e) 
per number of employees.

Terveystalo’s goal is to minimize mixed waste in all its operations and re-
cover as much waste as possible. Terveystalo is committed to reducing the 
plastic waste generated by its operations in accordance with the EU’s plas-
tic strategy by improving recycling and reviewing the packaging options 
offered by suppliers when possible. Medical waste is also closely monitored 
and prevented through enhanced inventory management. 

This exceptional year challenged our goal to reduce the waste gene-
rated by our operations because the use of protective equipment needed 
for COVID-19 testing and to protect our staff and customers multiplied 
by almost 10 in 2020. Our clinics used as many as 300,000 surgical mouth 
guards  or  face  shields  a  week.  Thanks  to  an  improved  recycling  rate  for 
hazardous waste and plastic recycling, the volume of our mixed waste inc-
reased only by 18 percent to 59 (50) metric tons, despite the sharp increase 
in the use of protective equipment. Mixed waste intensity, or the amount 

of mixed waste relative to revenue, increased by 23.7 percent year-on-year. 
This was due to the reduction in revenue and increase in mixed waste year-
on-year.

According  to  the  company’s  assessment,  the  nature  of  Terveystalo’s 
operations does not involve significant risks with respect to the environ-
mental perspective

PERSONNEL
The number of Terveystalo’s employed staff on December 31, 2020 was 
8,253 (8,685). The decrease was mainly due to the termination of nonactive 
employment contracts in staffing services. In person-years, the average 
number of staff was 4,900 (4,943). The number of private practitioners was 
similar to the reference period, 5,057 (5,068).  

SHARES, SHAREHOLDERS, AND BOARD AUTHORIZATIONS
At the end of December 2020, Terveystalo’s market value was EUR 1,285 
million (1,431) and the closing price was EUR 10.04 (11.18). In 2020, the highest 
price of Terveystalo’s share on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd was EUR 12.66 (11.18), 
the lowest price EUR 7.40 (7.90) and the average price EUR 9.67 (9.94). 
A total of 26.6 (27.8) million shares were traded in 2020. At the end of the 
reporting period, the number of Terveystalo shares registered in the Trade 
Register was 128,036,531. The following tables list the largest shareholders, 
distribution of ownership and owner groups.

THE LARGEST REGISTERED SHAREHOLDERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2020

Name

Number of shares

% of shares

Votes

% of votes

Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company

Rettig Group AB

Hartwall Capital

Pohjola Insurance Ltd

OP Life Assurance Company Ltd

Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company

Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company

Mandatum Life Insurance Company

Investment fund OP-Suomi

Åbo Akademi University Foundation

Ten largest, in total

22,151,945

21,153,191

14,431,690

8,530,332

7,036,706

5,232,951

3,963,500

3,566,934

1,896,255

1,816,242

17.3

16.5

11.3

6.7

5.5

4.1

3.1

2.8

1.5

1.4

22,151,945

21,153,191

14,431,690

8,530,332

7,036,706

5,232,951

3,963,500

3,566,934

1,896,255

1,816,242

89,779,746

70.1

89,779,746

The list is based on the register of shareholdings maintained by Euroclear, and it does not include nominee-registered shares.
According to its own notification and its custodian’s notification, Lannebo Fonder owns a total of 4,594,963 shares, which corresponds to 3.6% of all shares.

17.3

16.5

11.3

6.7

5.5

4.1

3.1

2.8

1.5

1.4

70.1

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

FINANCIALS

DISTRIBUTION OF OWNERSHIP, DECEMBER 31, 2020

Number of shares

shareholders % of shareholders

Number of 

1–100

101–500

501–1,000

1,001–5,000

5,001–10,000

10,001–50,000

50,001–100,000

100,001–500,000

500,001–

Total

of which nominee-registered

Non-transferred, total

In general account

In special accounts, total

Total issued

9,362

8,691

1,698

1,184

139

107

29

24

25

44.0

40.9

8.0

5.6

0.7

0.5

0.1

0.1

0.1

21,259

100.0

11

0

SHAREHOLDER GROUPS, DECEMBER 31, 2020

Shareholders by sector

Households

Public entities

Financial and insurance institutions

Companies

Non-profit institutions

Foreign owners

Total

Of which nominee-registered 

Number of 
securities

465,015

2,154,513

1,310,040

2,394,657

1,025,469

2,213,035

2,120,389

4,933,055

111,420,358

128,036,531

10,862,671

0

0

0

% of securities

Number of votes

% of votes

0.4

1.7

1.0

1.9

0.8

1.7

1.7

3.9

87.0

100.0

8.5

0

0

0

465,015

2,154,513

1,310,040

2,394,657

1,025,469

2,213,035

2,120,389

4,933,055

111,420,358

128,036,531

10,862,671

0

0

0

0.4

1.7

1.0

1.9

0.8

1.7

1.7

3.9

87.0

100.0

8.5

0

0

0

100

128,036,531

100

128,036,531

Number of shares

% of shares

8,106,373

32,757,498

30,487,993

21,628,172

2,989,911

21,203,913

117,173,860

10,862,671

6.9

28.0

26.0

18.5

2.6

18.1

100.0

8.5

BOARD AND MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS
The holdings of the Board of Directors and management are presented in 
the financial statements and in the corporate governance statement.

NOTIFICATIONS OF MAJOR SHAREHOLDINGS
In 2020, Terveystalo did not receive any notifications of major shareholdings.

SHARE-BASED INCENTIVE SCHEMES AND THE BOARD’S AUTHORIZATIONS
The company’s currently valid long-term share-based incentive scheme 
consists of three performance periods, the calendar years 2018, 2019, and 
2020. The Board of Directors decides on the performance criteria and the 
required performance levels for each criterion at the beginning of each 
performance period.

During the performance period 2020, the scheme offered the key emp-
loyees the possibility to earn rewards based on the Company achieving the 
required operational  targets  and  Total  Shareholder Return (TSR) levels. 
These  targets  were  not  met  and  no  rewards  will  be  paid  for  this  earning 
period.

Terveystalo Plc's Board of Directors has decided on a new long-term sha-
re-based incentive program for key personnel. The plan replaces the previous 
long-term incentive program. The long-term incentive plan consists of 
a Performance Share Plan for Terveystalo's management and other key 
personnel, a Bridge plan for the President and CEO, and of a Restricted 
Share Plan for specific situations such as key recruitments or for recognizing 
key talent. The Performance Share Plan is based on a rolling three-year 
performance period structure, with a new performance period starting at 
the beginning of each year if so decided by the Board. The Board decides 
on the participants, performance measures and targets as well as earning 
opportunities on an annual basis.

Evli Awards Management Oy (EAM) is responsible for the acquisition 
and management of the shares in accordance with the section of the Li-
mited Liability Companies Act concerning incentives and the financing of 
the acquisition of company shares. Financed by Terveystalo, EAM TTALO 
Holding  Oy  will  acquire  shares  in  accordance  with  the  agreement  to  be 
used as part of Terveystalo’s share-based incentive system, in accordance 

would be paid no later than July 15, 2020. On June 30, 2020, Terveystalo’s 
Board of Directors decided that the EUR 0.13 dividend per share resolved 
by the Annual General Meeting be paid to shareholders who are included 
in the company shareholders’ register, maintained by Euroclear Finland Ltd, 
on the record date of dividend payment, July 2, 2020. Dividend was paid 
on July 9, 2020.

The number of the members of the Board of Directors was confirmed 
as  seven  (7).  Dag  Andersson,  Lasse  Heinonen,  Kari  Kauniskangas,  Åse 
Aulie Michelet, Katri Viippola, and Tomas von Rettig were re-elected as 
members of the Board, and Niko Mokkila was elected as a new member 
of the Board.

Authorized Public Accountants KPMG Oy Ab was re-elected as the 

company’s auditor, with APA Henrik Holmbom as the auditor in charge. 

The  Annual  General  Meeting  authorized  the  Board  of  Directors  to 
resolve on the repurchase or acceptance as pledge of the company’s own 
shares  using  the  unrestricted  equity  of  the  company.  The  authorization 
covers  a  maximum  of  12,803,653  own  shares  in  total,  which  corresponds 
to approximately 10 percent of the company’s currently registered shares.

The Annual General Meeting also authorized the Board of Directors 
to resolve on the issuance of shares and special rights entitling to shares 
as referred to in Chapter 10, Section 1 of the Finnish Companies Act. The 
authorization covers of a maximum of 12,803,653 shares in total, which cor-
responds to approximately 10 percent of the company’s currently registe-
red shares.

The authorization can be used for the financing or execution of acquisi-
tions or other business arrangements, to strengthen the balance sheet and 
financial position of the company, for implementing share-based incentive 
plans or the payment of the annual compensation payable to the members 
of the Board of Directors, or for other purposes as determined by the Board 
of Directors.

The Annual General Meeting authorized the Board of Directors to de-
cide on donations of a total maximum of EUR 150,000 for charitable or 
corresponding purposes.

All of the authorizations will remain effective until the end of the Annual 

General Meeting 2021 and in any event no longer than June 30, 2021.

The new Board of Directors elected Kari Kauniskangas as its Chairman 
and Tomas von Rettig as its Vice-Chairman. The Board of Directors also 
elected members to the Board committees. Lasse Heinonen was elected as 
Chairman of the Audit Committee and Tomas von Rettig and Niko Mok-
kila as members of the Audit Committee. Kari Kauniskangas was elected 
as Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and Dag Andersson, Åse 
Michelet, and Katri Viippola as members of the Remuneration Committee.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Terveystalo Plc’s Corporate Governance Statement, Remuneration Policy, 
and Remuneration Report for 2020 have been published as a separate docu-
ment from the Board of Directors' Report and as part of the Annual Report 
on pages 26-43 and are also available on the company's website. 

with the terms of the scheme. During the financial year, EAM TTALO Hol-
ding Oy held 730,000 Terveystalo shares.

The  Board  has  been  authorized  to  resolve  on  the  repurchase  of  the 
company’s own shares using the unrestricted equity of the company. The 
authorization covers a maximum of 12,803,653 own shares in total, which 
corresponds  to  approximately  10  percent  of  the  company’s  currently  re-
gistered shares.

The Board has also been authorized to resolve on the issuance of shares 
and special rights entitling to shares as referred to in Chapter 10, Section 
1 of the Finnish Companies Act. The authorization covers a maximum of 
12,803,653 own shares in total, which corresponds to approximately 10 per-
cent of the company’s currently registered shares. The authorization can 
be used for the financing or execution of acquisitions or other business ar-
rangements, to strengthen the balance sheet and financial position of the 
company, for implementing share-based incentive plans or the payment of 
the annual compensation payable to the members of the Board of Direc-
tors, or for other purposes as determined by the Board of Directors.

DIVIDEND POLICY AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROFITS FOR 2020 
PROPOSED BY THE BOARD
The objective of Terveystalo’s Dividend Policy is to distribute a minimum of 
40 percent of earnings per share in dividends. The current financial perfor-
mance, development potential, financial position, and capital requirements 
are taken into account. In 2020, earnings per share were EUR 0.36 (0.43). 
The parent company’s distributable funds totaled EUR 543.1 million, of 
which EUR 26.0 million is profit for the financial year. The Board of Dire-
ctors proposes to the Annual General Meeting that a dividend EUR 0.13 
(0.13) per share be distributed for 2020, totaling EUR 16.5 (16.5) million. 
Furthermore, the Board of Directors proposes that the Board of Directors 
be  authorized  to  decide  at  its  discretion  on  a  further  dividend  payment, 
so  that  the  maximum  amount  of  dividend  payable  under  the  authoriza-
tion  is  EUR  0.13  per  share.  This  means  that  the  maximum  dividend  per 
share would be EUR 0.26 in total. The authorization will remain in force 
until the beginning of the next Annual General Meeting. Unless the Board 
of Directors decides otherwise for a justified reason, dividend under this 
authorization will be paid once during its period of validity. No substantial 
changes have occurred in the company’s financial position since the end 
of the financial year. The company’s liquidity is good and, in the Board’s 
opinion, will not be jeopardized by the proposed distribution of profits.

DECISIONS OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020 AND THE 
FIRST BOARD MEETING
Terveystalo Plc’s Annual General Meeting was held in Helsinki on May 28, 
2020. The Annual General Meeting adopted the financial statements for 
the year 2019 and discharged the members of the Board of Directors and the 
President and CEO from liability. The Annual General Meeting approved 
the proposals of the Shareholders’ Nomination Board and the Board of 
Directors without any changes.

In accordance with the proposal of the Board of Directors, the Annual 
General Meeting resolved to pay a dividend of EUR 0.13 per share on the 
basis of the balance sheet confirmed for the financial year 2019 (at the cur-
rent number of shares, this totals approximately EUR 16.6 million) In addi-
tion, in accordance with the proposal of the Board of Directors, the Annual 
General Meeting resolved to authorize the Board of Directors to decide 
on the date of record and date of payment at its discretion, so that dividend 

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Annual General Meeting of Terveystalo Plc will be held on Thursday, March 
25, 2021 in Helsinki.

Terveystalo Plc
Board of Directors

•  Changes in the competitive landscape, new competitors entering the 
markets and increasing price competition may have a negative impact 
on the company’s profitability and growth potential. 

•  The development and implementation of information system pro-
jects and services, service products, and operating models involves 
risks. The company is gradually replacing its operating systems and 
support systems as well as creating new digital customer solutions, 
which increases the overall risk related to information systems. Risk 
management is an essential aspect of the systems integration and 
deployment processes.

•  The company’s business operations rely on its capacity to identify, 
recruit, and retain competent and professional healthcare professio-
nals, employees, and executives. The increased supply of services 
and increased competition may affect the availability of healthcare 
professionals, particularly in major cities. Turnover in key employees 
involves the risk of losing knowledge and expertise. 

•  The company may not be able to find suitable acquisition targets or 
expansion opportunities under favourable terms, and the integration 
of acquisition targets is not necessarily realized as planned.

•  The company’s business is very dependent on functioning informa-
tion systems, data communication, and external service providers. 
Interruptions can result from hardware failure, software failure, or 
cyber threats. Long-lasting malfunction of information systems or 
payment transfers can lead to significant loss of sales and decline in 
customer satisfaction. 

•  Endangered information security or privacy can lead to losses and 

claims for damages and endanger reputation.

•  Corporate  responsibility  aspects  are  increasingly  important  for 
customers, such as ensuring the responsibility of the product supply 
chain, fair and equal treatment of employees, avoidance of corruption, 
and protection of the environment. Possible failures associated with 
corporate responsibility would mean negative publicity for Terveystalo 
and could cause operational and financial damage. Challenges related 
to Terveystalo’s corporate responsibility work include communicating 
the corporate responsibility principles to the key stakeholders and 
ensuring the responsibility of the product and service supply chain.
•  The company is a party to, and may become a party to, legal action 
or administrative procedures initiated by the authorities, patients, 
or third parties. According to the company’s opinion, its currently 
pending legal obligations and court cases are not significant in nature. 

Risk management at Terveystalo and risks related to the company’s business 
are described in more detail at https://www.terveystalo.com/en/investors/
Corporate-governance/Risk-management-and-risks/ and in the company’s 
Annual Review.

YEAR 2020

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

FINANCIALS

CHANGES IN MANAGEMENT

•  Minttu Sinisalo b. 1980, M.Sc. (Econ.) started as Terveystalo’s Senior 

Vice President for Human Resources on January 1, 2020.

•  Susanna Laine, Senior Vice President, Communications and Brand, 
vacated her position on January 8, 2020. Veera Siivonen, b.1980, 
M.Sc. Tech, was appointed Terveystalo’s Senior Vice President, 
Marketing and Communications as of May 1, 2020.

•  Elina Saviharju, b. 1981, LL. B, LL.M. (Harvard) was appointed 
Terveystalo’s Senior Vice President, Legal, as of May 11, 2020, after 
Julia Ormio resigned.

•  Mikko Tainio b. 1979, M.Sc. (Econ.), was appointed Senior Vice Pre-
sident, Public Services as of November 1, 2020, after his predecessor 
Laura Räty resigned. 

•  Tom Gustafsson served as interim Senior Vice President, Corpo-
rate Health, after Jens Jensen resigned in May 2020. Marja-Leena 
Tuomola, b. 1962, LL.M., eMBA, was appointed Terveystalo’s Senior 
Vice President, Corporate Health as of January 1, 2021. 

The above members of Terveystalo Management Group report to President 
and CEO Ville Iho.

EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD
Terveystalo is reshaping its operating model to better respond to its cus-
tomers’ needs and the ongoing transformation of the healthcare industry. 
As of January 1, 2021, Terveystalo’s organization consists of five business 
areas: Corporate Health, led by Marja-Leena Tuomola; Consumer Business, 
led by Veera Siivonen; Public Partnerships, led by Mikko Tainio; Growth 
Businesses, led by Petri Keksi, and Medical Clinic Network, led by Siina Saksi. 
The business areas are supported by six departments: Clinical Quali-
ty and Management (Petri Bono, CMO), Finance (Ilkka Laurila, CFO), 
Digitalization and IT (Juha Juosila, Chief Digital Officer), HR (Minttu Si-
nisalo, SVP HR), Law and Compliance (Elina Saviharju, SVP Legal), and 
Communications, Investor Relations, and Corporate Responsibility (Kati 
Kaksonen, VP Communications).

THE MOST SIGNIFICANT SHORT-TERM RISKS AND  
UNCERTAINTY FACTORS
Terveystalo’s risk management is governed by the risk management policy 
approved by the Board. The policy defines goals, principles, organizations, 
responsibilities, and practices for risk management. The management of 
financial risks complies with the Group’s financing policy approved by 
Terveystalo’s Board. 

The  risks  and  uncertainty  factors  described  below  are  considered  to 
potentially have a significant impact on the company’s business operations, 
financial results and future outlook within the next 12 months. The list is not 
intended to be exhaustive.

•  The global pandemic and the related restrictive measures may have 
a significant impact on consumer behaviour, demand for healthcare 
services, and the company’s expected financial development. The 
Emergency Powers Act and other regulations pertaining to emer-
gency circumstances give the public sector the power to intervene 
in service production and even take private sector resources into 
public use if necessary. 

•  The restrictions complicate supply chain operations globally, which 
reduces the availability of the personal protective equipment neces-
sary in service provision, among other things. 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

FINANCIALS

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, IFRS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

EUR mill.

Revenue

Other operating income

Materials and services

Employee benefit expenses

Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses

Other operating expenses

Operating profit

Financial income

Financial expenses

Net finance expenses

Share of results in associated companies

Profit before taxes

Income tax expense

Profit for the period

Profit attributable to

Owners of the parent company

Non-controlling interests

Earnings per share for profit attributable to the shareholders of the parent company, in euro

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
EUR mill.

Profit for the period

Other comprehensive adjustments, net of taxes

Total comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income attributable to

Owners of the parent company

Non-controlling interest

The notes are an integral part of the Consolidated financial statements.

Note

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

10

11

12

12

986.4

2.7

-447.6

-310.2

-91.2

-73.0

67.2

0.2

-10.3

-10.0

-0.6

56.6

-10.8

45.8

45.8

-0.0

0.36

0.36

1,030.7

2.1

-472.9

-314.3

-89.8

-74.4

81.4

0.3

-14.7

-14.4

-0.2

66.8

-12.7

54.1

54.2

-0.1

0.43

0.42

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

45,8

-

45,8

45,8

-0,0

54,1

-

54,1

54,2

-0,1

EUR mill.

ASSETS

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Right-of-use assets

Goodwill

Other intangible assets

Investment properties

Investments in associates

Loan receivables

Deferred tax assets

Total non-current assets

Current assets

Inventories

Trade and other receivables

Cash and cash equivalents

Total current assets

Non-current assets held for sale

TOTAL ASSETS

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Equity attributable to equity holders of the Company

Share capital

Invested non-restricted equity reserve

Treasury shares

Retained earnings

Equity attributable to equity holders of the Company total

Non-controlling interest

TOTAL EQUITY

Non-current liabilities

Non-current financial liabilities

Non-current lease liabilities *

Deferred tax liabilities

Provisions

Other liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

Current liabilities

Provisions

Trade and other payables

Current tax liabilities

Current financial liabilities

Current lease liabilities *

Total current liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES

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TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

The notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

*) The presentation of statement of financial position has been changed and the comparison period has been restated respectively. 

Note

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2019

13

13

14, 15

14

16

17

21

11

21

22

23

20, 25

20, 25

11

27

27

26

20, 25

20, 25

67.6

172.4

781.8

152.2

0.5

2.2

0.3

4.4

69.5

193.2

779.2

161.9

0.5

2.3

0.3

3.7

1,181.3

1,210.7

6.8

95.1

77.1

179.0

0.8

1,361.0

0.1

492.8

-6.7

85.3

571.4

-

571.4

302.3

141.1

26.0

7.7

9.4

486.6

2.4

162.7

13.5

87.2

37.3

303.1

5.6

101.6

40.6

147.8

0.8

1,359.3

0.1

492.8

-6.7

55.1

541.2

0.0

541.2

344.1

159.9

30.3

7.5

9.7

551.5

1.6

165.4

14.8

46.7

38.1

266.6

789.6

1,361.0

818.0

1,359.3

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

EUR mill.

Equity 1 Jan 2020

Comprehensive income

Profit for the period

Transactions with owners

Share-based payments

Dividends

Equity 31 Dec 2020

EUR mill.

Equity 1 Jan 2019

Comprehensive income

Profit for the period

Transactions with owners

Share-based payments

Equity repayment

Other adjustments

Equity 31 Dec 2019

Equity attributable to owners of the parent company

Share capital

Invested  
non-restricted 
equity reserve

Treasury 
shares

Retained 
earnings

0.1

492.8

-6.7

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

0.1

492.8

-6.7

55.1

45.8

0.9

-16.5

85.3

Equity attributable to owners of the parent company

Share capital

Invested 
non-restricted 
equity reserve

Treasury 
shares

Retained 
earnings

0.1

518.2

-6.7

-

-

-

-

0.1

-

-

-25.5

-

492.8

-

-

-

-6.7

0.1

54.2

0.7

-

0.1

55.1

Non- 
controlling 
interests

Total equity

0.0

0.0

-

-

-

541.2

45.8

0.9

-16.5

571.4

Non- 
controlling 
interests

Total equity

0.1

-0.1

-

-

-

0.0

511.8

54.1

0.7

-25.5

0.1

541.2

Total

541.2

45.8

0.9

-16.5

571.4

Total

511.7

54.2

0.7

-25.5

0.1

541.2

The notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

YEAR 2020

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

FINANCIALS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
EUR mill.

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit before income taxes

Adjustments for

Non-cash transactions                                                  

   Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses

   Change in provisions

   Other non-cash transactions

Gains and Losses on sale of property, plant, equipment and other changes

Net finance expenses

Changes in working capital

   Trade and other receivables

   Inventories

   Trade and other payables

Interests received

Income taxes paid

Net cash from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

Acquisition of intangible assets

Investments to associated companies

Proceeds from sale of financial assets

Acquisition of business operations, net of cash acquired

Long-term loans granted

Proceeds from granted long-term loans

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

Dividends received

Net cash from investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from non-current borrowings

Repayment of non-current borrowings

Proceeds from current borrowings

Repayment of current borrowings

Payment of lease liabilities

Payment of hire purchase liabilities

Interests and other financial expenses paid

Dividends paid and equity repayment

Net cash from financing activities

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January

Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December

The notes are an integral part of these Consolidated financial statements. 

Note

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

56.6

66.8

8

10

25

25

25

25

25

25

91.2

1.0

-0.8

0.0

10.0

5.3

-1.2

-1.4

0.2

-17.2

143.7

-2.0

-13.0

-20.1

-0.5

0.0

-0.6

-0.2

-

0.4

0.0

89.8

-1.2

-2.4

0.0

14.4

-7.9

0.3

17.7

0.3

-4.1

173.6

-12.3

-15.9

-17.7

-0.3

0.3

-1.0

-0.3

0.2

0.1

0.1

-36.0

-46.7

-

-41.5

40.0

-

-37.7

-5.5

-10.0

-16.5

-71.2

36.5

40.6

77.1

370.0

-401.4

-

-10.0

-37.1

-4.9

-14.2

-25.5

-123.1

3.8

36.9

40.6

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1. CORPORATE INFORMATION
Terveystalo Plc is a Finnish public limited liability company organized under 
the laws of Finland and domiciled in Helsinki, Finland. The parent company, 
Terveystalo Plc, is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. Terveystalo Group (“the 
Group”) consists of the parent company and 17 subsidiaries. More information 
on subsidiaries is presented in note 30. A copy of the consolidated financial 
statements is available at the Group’s website www.terveystalo.com, from 
Terveystalo Oyj / Corporate Communications, Jaakonkatu 3, 00100 Helsinki, 
Finland, or via e-mail at investors@terveystalo.com.    

Terveystalo is a leading private healthcare service provider in Finland. 
The company offers general practice and specialist medical care, diagnos-
tic services, outpatient surgery, dental services and other adjacent services 
to corporate, private and public sector customers. Terveystalo had appro-
ximately 300 clinics in financial year 2020. 

In its meeting on 10 February 2021 the Board of Directors of Terveystalo 
Plc  approved  the  publishing  of  these  consolidated  financial  statements. 
According to the Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act, shareholders 
have the right to approve or reject the financial statements in the Annual 
General Meeting held after the publication of the financial statements. The 
Annual General Meeting also has the right to make a decision to amend the 
financial statements.

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR THE  
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2.1 BASIS OF PREPARATION
The consolidated financial statements of Terveystalo have been prepared 
in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as 
adopted by the European Union. The consolidated financial statements 
have been prepared in compliance with the IAS and IFRS standards as well 
as the SIC and IFRIC interpretations in force on 31 December 2020.  The 
consolidated financial statements also comply with the regulations of Finnish 
accounting and company legislation complementing the IFRSs. 

The consolidated financial statements are presented in millions of euro 
and  have  been  prepared  under  the  historical  cost  basis,  unless  otherwi-
se  stated  in  the  accounting  principles.  All  figures  presented  have  been 
rounded, and consequently the sum of individual figures may deviate from 
the  presented  aggregate  figure.  Key  figures  have  been  calculated  using 
exact figures.

2.2 APPLICATION OF NEW AND AMENDED IFRSS
NEW AND AMENDED STANDARDS APPLIED IN THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2020
Terveystalo Group has applied as from 1 January 2020 the following new 
and amended standards that have come into effect:

AMENDMENTS TO REFERENCES TO CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK IN IFRS STANDARDS 
The revised Framework codifies IASB’s thinking adopted in recent stan-
dards. The Conceptual Framework primarily serves as a tool for the IASB 
to develop standards and to assist the IFRS Interpretations Committee in 
interpreting them. It does not override the requirements of individual IFRSs. 
The amendments to the Conceptual Framework did not have a significant 
impact on Terveystalo’s consolidated financial statements.

AMENDMENTS TO IFRS 3 – DEFINITION OF A BUSINESS 
The amendments narrowed and clarified the definition of a business. They 
also permit a simplified assessment of whether an acquired set is a group of 
assets rather than a business. The new amendments did not have a significant 
impact on Terveystalo’s consolidated financial statements.

AMENDMENTS TO IAS 1 AND IAS 8 – DEFINITION OF MATERIAL 
The amendments clarify the definition of material and include guidance to 
help improve consistency in the application of that concept across all IFRS 
Standards. In addition, the explanations accompanying the definition have 
been improved. The new amendments did not have a significant impact on 
Terveystalo’s consolidated financial statements. 

AMENDMENTS TO IFRS 9, IAS 39 AND IFRS 7 – INTEREST RATE BENCHMARK REFORM 
Amendments have been issued to address uncertainties related to the reform 
of interbank offered rates (IBOR). The amendments provide targeted relief 
for financial instruments qualifying for hedge accounting in the lead up to 
IBOR reform. The new amendments did not have an impact on Terveystalo’s 
consolidated financial statements.

ADOPTION OF NEW AND AMENDED STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS APPLICABLE IN 
FUTURE FINANCIAL YEARS
* = not yet endorsed for use by the European Union as of 31 December 2020.

AMENDMENT TO IFRS 16 – COVID-19-RELATED RENT CONCESSIONS 
(effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 June 2020)

The amendment allows the lessees not to account for rent concessions 
as lease modifications if the concessions are a direct consequence of the 
covid-19 pandemic and only if certain conditions are met. The impacts of 
the amendments on Terveystalo’s consolidated financial statements are not 
expected to be significant.

AMENDMENTS TO IFRS 9, IAS 39, IFRS 7, IFRS 4 AND IFRS 16 – INTEREST RATE BENCHMARK 
REFORM – PHASE 2*  
(effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2021)

Amendments address issues affecting financial statements when changes are 
made to contractual cash flows and hedging relationships as a result of interest 
rate benchmark reform. Amendments assist companies in providing useful 
information about the effects of interest rate benchmark reform on financial 
statements. The impacts of the amendments on Terveystalo’s consolidated 
financial statements are not expected to be significant.

AMENDMENTS TO IAS 16 – PROCEEDS BEFORE INTENDED* 
(effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2022)

Under the amendments, proceeds from selling items before the related item 
of PPE is available for use should be recognized in profit or loss, together with 
the costs of producing those items. The amendments are not expected to 
have an impact on Terveystalo’s consolidated financial statements. 

AMENDMENTS TO IAS 37 – ONEROUS CONTRACTS* 
(effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2022) 

estimate or assumption is revised, and in the future periods if the change 
affects the subsequent periods.

When an onerous contract is accounted for based on the costs of fulfilling 
the contract, the amendments clarify that these costs comprise both the 
incremental costs and an allocation of other direct costs. The impacts of 
the amendments on Terveystalo’s consolidated financial statements are not 
expected to be significant.

ANNUAL IMPROVEMENTS TO IFRS STANDARDS 2018–2020*  
(effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2022) 

• 

• 

IFRS 9: This amendment clarifies that – for the purpose of perfor-
ming the ‘10 per cent test’ for derecognition of financial liabilities – in 
determining those fees paid net of fees received, a borrower includes 
only fees paid or received between the borrower and the lender, 
including fees paid or received by either the borrower or lender on 
the other’s behalf.
IFRS 16: The amendment removes the illustration of payments from 
the lessor relating to leasehold improvements. The example was not 
clear as to why such payments are not a lease incentive.

AMENDMENTS TO IAS 1 – CLASSIFICATION OF LIABILITIES AS CURRENT OR NON-CURRENT* 
(effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2023)

The amendments are to promote consistency in application and clarify the 
requirements on determining if a liability is current or non-current. The im-
pacts of the amendments on Terveystalo’s consolidated financial statements 
are not expected to be significant.

IFRS 17 INSURANCE CONTRACTS*  
(effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2023) 

The new standard for insurance contracts will help investors and others better 
understand insurers’ risk exposure, profitability and financial position. This 
standard replaces IFRS 4 standard. The impact of the standard on Terve-
ystalo’s consolidated financial statements is not expected to be significant.

2.3 CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make 
certain estimates and assumptions that are based on management's best 
view of the circumstances prevailing at the reporting date, prior experience 
and assumptions about future events related, among other, to the expected 
development of the Group's economic environment in terms of sales and 
cost level. However, it is possible that the realized outcomes differ from the 
estimates and assumptions used in the financial statements. In addition, 
the application of the accounting policies requires judgement, especially 
when the current IFRS standards have alternative accounting, valuation 
and presentation methods. 

The Group monitors the realization of the estimates and assumptions 
and changes in the underlying factors on a regular basis together with the 
operating units by using several internal and external information sources. 
Changes in estimates or assumptions are recognized in the period when the 

The critical issues requiring management’s judgement are presented below:

Intangible assets in connection with business combinations
IFRS 3 requires the acquirer to recognize intangible assets separately from 
goodwill, if certain criteria are met. Recognizing intangible assets separately 
at fair value requires management to estimate the expected future cash 
flows. Management has used available market information when possible 
in determining the fair values. If no market information of the asset has been 
available, the measurement of the intangible asset is based on the historical 
yield of the asset and the planned use in operations. The valuations are based 
on discounted cash flows and estimated disposal or replacement prices, and 
the valuation requires management to make estimates of the future use of 
the asset and impact on the company’s financial position. 

Management believes that the used estimates and assumptions are rea-
sonable for measurement of fair values. In addition, the Group’s property, 
plant and equipment and intangible assets are assessed to determine whet-
her there is any indication of impairment at least at each reporting date.

The valuation of deferred contingent considerations
Management makes discretionary decisions and estimates when determining 
the valuation of deferred contingent considerations in business combinations. 
Judgement is applied especially when estimating the expected amount of 
payments and those are based on potential scenarios for future returns, 
amounts paid under different scenarios and the profitability of each scenario.

Lease contracts
Terveystalo’s lease contracts include both termination and extension options. 
Group uses the options in managing lease contracts to ensure flexible use 
of premises in Group’s businesses. Management uses judgment to deter-
mine the use of termination and extension options and assesses the lease 
termination dates and lease terms. Based on management’s judgment, the 
termination options which relate to perpetual lease contracts for premises 
that are significant will not be used and such lease contracts are recognized 
as long-term lease contracts.  

Impairment testing
Impairment testing for cash-generating units to which goodwill has been 
allocated is carried out at least annually. Besides goodwill, the Group has no 
other intangible assets with an indefinite useful life. The recoverable amounts 
of cash generating units are estimated based on the calculations of their 
value in use. Preparation of these calculations requires use of estimates. Even 
though management believes that the used estimates and assumptions are 
appropriate, the estimated recoverable amounts may differ from the actual 
results. See note 15 Impairment testing of cash-generating units including 
goodwill for more detailed information.

Provisions
The most significant provisions in the statement of financial position relate 
to mainly loss-making contracts as well as retirement obligations related to 
some leased premises. Management makes estimates mainly concerning 
the loss-making contracts. 

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2.4 PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
SUBSIDIARIES
The  consolidated  financial  statements  include  the  parent  company 
Terveystalo Plc and all its subsidiaries where over 50 percent of the voting 
rights are controlled by the parent company or the parent company otherwise 
controls the company. The Group controls an entity when it is exposed to, 
or has rights to variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has 
the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity.

The subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements 
starting from the date on which control commences until the date on which 
control ceases.

All subsidiaries are consolidated by using the acquisition method. The 
consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary comprise assets 
transferred, liabilities incurred, and the equity interests issued by the Group 
measured at fair value. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and con-
tingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially 
at fair value at the acquisition date. On an acquisition-by-acquisition basis, 
non-controlling interest in the acquiree is measured either at fair value or at 
value, which equals the proportional share of the non controlling interest in 
the identifiable net assets acquired.

All  acquisition  costs,  except  costs  related  to  issue  of  debt  or  equity 
securities, are recognized as an expense as incurred. Transactions treated 
separately from the acquisition are recognized through the income state-
ment and are not included in the consideration transferred. Any contingent 
consideration is measured at fair value and it is classified either as a liability 
or equity. Contingent consideration classified as a liability is measured at 
fair value at the end of reporting period and the resulting profit or loss is 
recognized in the statement of income. Contingent consideration classified 
as equity is not remeasured.

If the Group gains control in stages in the acquiree, the existing interest 

will be measured at fair value through profit or loss.

Goodwill arising from an acquisition is recognized as the excess of the 
aggregate of the consideration transferred, the amount of non-controlling 
interests in the acquiree and previously held equity interest in acquiree over 
the fair value of the Group’s share of the identifiable net assets acquired. 
If the consideration transferred is less than the fair value of the net assets 
of the subsidiary acquired, the resulting gain is recognized in profit or loss.
Intra group transactions, receivables, liabilities and unrealized gains, as 
well  as  the  distribution  of  profits  within  the  Group  are  eliminated  in  the 
preparation of the consolidated financial statements. Accounting policies 
of  subsidiaries  have  been  aligned  where  necessary  to  correspond  to  the 
Group’s principles.

Transactions with non-controlling interests that do not result in the loss 
of control are treated as equity transactions – in other words, as transac-
tions with owners when they are acting as owners. The difference between 
the fair value of the consideration paid or received and the book value of 
the portion of the net assets acquired or disposed is recognized in equity. 

When  the  Group  ceases  to  have  control  or  significant  influence,  any 
retained interest in the entity is measured at fair value through profit or loss. 
Terveystalo Group does not have such subsidiaries, which have a significant 
non-controlling interest.

ASSOCIATES
Associates are entities over which the Group has significant influence. Sig-
nificant influence generally arises when the Group holds over 20 percent 
of the voting rights, or otherwise has significant influence, but no control 
over the entity.

Associates are consolidated using the equity method. They are initially 
recognized at cost, which includes transaction cost. If the Group’s share of 
the  associated  company’s  losses  exceeds  the  carrying  amount  of  the  in-
vestment, the investment is recognized at zero value in the consolidated 
statement of financial position. Recognition of further losses exceeding the 
carrying  amount  is  discontinued,  unless  the  Group  has  incurred  legal  or 
constructive obligations on behalf of the associate.

Unrealized  gains  resulting  from  the  transactions  between  the  Group 
and  associates  are  eliminated  according  to  the  Group’s  share  of  owner-
ship. Goodwill relating to an associate is included in the carrying amount 
of the investment. The Group’s share of the associated company’s profit or 
loss for the period is separately disclosed below net finance expenses. Ad-
justments have been made when necessary to the associate’s accounting 
policies to align to those of the Group.

At each reporting date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of the 
investments in associates to determine whether there is any objective indi-
cation of impairment. If any such evidence of impairment exists, then the 
impairment loss is determined. An impairment loss is the amount by which 
the carrying amount of an investment in associate exceeds its recoverable 
amount. An impairment loss is recognized in the statement of income.

If the Group’s ownership interest in an associate is reduced, but signifi-
cant influence is retained, only the relative portion of previously recognized 
amounts in other comprehensive income and the value of the investment 
in the consolidated financial statements are recognized in the statement of 
income as part of the gain or loss.

2.5 FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
The consolidated financial statements are presented in euros which is the 
functional and presentation currency of the parent company. Transactions 
in foreign currencies are translated into respective functional currency at the 
exchange rate prevailing on the transaction date. Gains and losses arising 
from transactions denominated in foreign currency and from translation of 
monetary items are recognized in profit or loss as financial income or expenses. 
The Group had no significant foreign currency transactions during the 
reporting period and as at the reporting date the Group has no significant 
foreign  currency  denominated  monetary  or  non  monetary  statement  of 
financial position items.

2.6 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Items of property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumu-
lated depreciation and impairment losses. Depreciation is recognized on a 
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of items of property, plant 
and equipment. Land is not depreciated.

The estimated useful lives are as follows: 

Magnetic resonance imaging equipment 
Buildings 
Machinery and equipment 
Improvements to office premises 
Right-of-use assets 

Other intangible assets are measured at cost and amortized on a straight-line 
basis over the known or estimated useful lives.

The Group has no intangible assets other than goodwill with indefinite 

useful lives.

Amortization periods used for intangible assets are as follows:

10 years
10–40 years
2–7 year
2–10 years
1–16 years

Premises used in operations are depreciated on a straight-line basis over a 
40 year depreciation period. Property, plant and equipment also includes 
artwork which is not depreciated.

Right-of-use assets are depreciated over the shorter of the useful life 
or lease term. If the use of call option is certain, right-of-use asset is depre-
ciated over the useful life. 

Gains and losses on the sale and disposal of property, plant and equip-
ment are presented in other operating income or other operating expenses.
Maintenance expenditure are not included in the carrying amounts of 
property,  plant  and  equipment.  When  parts  of  the  magnetic  resonance 
imaging equipment are replaced, the Group capitalizes the replacement 
costs as a separate item. 

The residual values and useful lives of property, plant and equipment 

are reviewed at each reporting date.

2.7 INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
Investment property refers to properties held by the Group in order to earn 
rental income or for capital appreciation or both. Apartments, which are 
not used in business operations, are mainly accounted for as investment 
properties. Investment properties are measured at acquisition cost and 
depreciated on a straight-line basis over a 40-year depreciation period.

2.8 GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
GOODWILL
Goodwill arising in a business combination is recognized as the excess of the 
aggregate of the consideration transferred, the amount of non controlling 
interests in the acquiree and previously held equity interest in acquiree over 
the fair value of the Group’s share of the identifiable net assets acquired.

Goodwill is not amortized but tested for impairment annually. For im-
pairment testing, goodwill is allocated to cash generating units or groups of 
cash generating units. Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated im-
pairment losses. An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed.
Gain  or  loss  on  disposed  unit  includes  also  the  carrying  amount  of 

goodwill.

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Other intangible assets include software and licenses, as well as acquired 
companies’ customer relationships, trademarks and other intangible assets. 
Intangible assets are recognized initially at cost if the cost of the asset can 
be measured reliably and if it is probable that the future economic benefits 
attributable to the asset will flow to the Group.

Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are recognized at 
fair value at the acquisition date separately from goodwill, if the assets meet 
the definition of an asset, are identifiable or rise from contractual or legal 
rights.

Immaterial rights   
Other intangible assets 
Software 
 Customer agreements and 
related customer relationships 
Trademarks 

3–10 years
3–5 years
5 years

2-12 years
20 years or  
shorter useful life

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Research expenditure are recognized as an expense as incurred in the sta-
tement of income. Development expenditure are capitalized as intangible 
assets when certain capitalization criteria are met. Development expenditure 
that do not qualify for the capitalization are recognized as an expense. The 
estimated useful lives of capitalized development expenditure are 3–5 years.

2.9 IMPAIRMENT
TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
At the end of each reporting period, the Group assesses whether there are 
any indications of impairment. If any indications of an impairment exist, the 
recoverable amount of the asset is determined. For goodwill and intangible 
assets not yet available for use, the recoverable amount is determined an-
nually, irrespective of whether there is any evidence of impairment. Evidence 
of impairment is assessed at the level of geographical areas using common 
resources (i.e at the lowest unit level, which is largely independent of the 
other units and whose cash flows can be distinguished from the cash flows 
of equivalent units).

The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of its fair value less 
costs to sell or value in use. The value in use is the amount of future cash 
flows of an asset or cash generating unit discounted to present value. The 
discount  rate  used  is  the  pre-tax  discount  rate  which  reflects  the  market 
view on the time value of money and specific risks related to the asset.

An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of an asset 

exceeds its recoverable amount.

The impairment loss is recognized in the statement of income. If im-
pairment  loss  is  related  to  a  cash  generating  unit,  the  impairment  loss  is 
allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to 
the cash generating unit, and then to reduce the carrying amounts of the 
other assets on a pro rata basis. The useful life of an asset, which is subject 
to depreciation or amortization, is reassessed when an impairment loss is 
recognized. The impairment loss recognized for other assets than goodwill 
is reversed if there has been a change in estimates used to determine the 
recoverable amount. The reversal of the impairment loss cannot exceed the 
carrying amount of the asset if impairment loss had not been recognized. 
Impairment loss recognized for goodwill is not reversed.

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FINANCIAL ASSETS
At the end of each reporting period the Group evaluates indicators of 
potential impairment of a single financial asset or a group of financial assets.
Group  recognizes  an  expected  credit  loss  for  trade  receivables  and 
contract assets based  on simplified approach. Expected credit loss rates 
have been calculated using historical information of actual impairment los-
ses and current conditions and the Group’s view of the economic conditions 
over the expected lives of the receivables have been taken into account. 

2.10 LEASES 
GROUP AS A LESSEE 
The Group assesses whether a contract is or contains a lease at inception 
of a contract. A contract is or contains a lease if the contract conveys the 
right to control the use of an identified asset for a period in exchange for 
consideration. A lessee recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability 
on statement of financial position at the lease commencement date.

A lease term is determined as the non-cancellable period of a lease. The 
lease term includes periods covered by an option to extend or terminate the 
lease, if the Group is reasonably certain to exercise the extension option 
or not to exercise the termination option. Perpetual lease contracts relat-
ed to significant premises are accounted for as long-term lease contracts 
as, according to management judgment, the termination options for such 
contracts will not be used. The lease term for such contracts is determined 
based on the Group’s strategy and network plan.

The  Group  does  not  recognize  short-term  leases  (a  lease  that  has  a 
lease term of 12 months or less) and leases for which the underlying asset is 
of low value. The lease payments associated with such leases are expensed 
on a straight-line basis.

Initially a right-of-use asset is measured at cost, which comprises the 
amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability, any lease payments 
made at or before the commencement date, less any lease incentives, any 
initial direct costs incurred by the Group, and an estimate of restoration 
costs to be incurred by the Group. If a lease contains several lease compo-
nents, they are accounted for separately.

Subsequently right-of-use assets are measured at cost less any accumu-
lated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses and adjusted 
for any remeasurements of the lease liability. A right-of-use asset is depre-
ciated from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful 
life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term. If the Group is 
reasonably certain to exercise the purchase option, the right-of-use asset is 
depreciated over its useful life.

The book value and useful life of a right-of-use asset are reviewed where 
necessary but at least annually and an impairment loss is recognized if there 
is a change in expectations of the future economic benefits.

A  lease  liability  is  initially  measured  at  the  present  value  of  the  lease 
payments that are not paid at the commencement date. The Group uses 
incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate. A lease liability includes 
fixed payments, including in-substance fixed payments; variable lease pay-
ments that depend on an index or a rate, initially measured using the index 
or rate as at the commencement date; amounts expected to be payable 
under a residual value guarantee, and the exercise price under a purchase 
option that Terveystalo is reasonably certain to exercise.

in the Terveystalo’s estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a 
residual value guarantee or if the Group changes its assessment of whether 
it will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option. When a lease 
liability is remeasured in this way, a corresponding adjustment is made to 
the carrying amount of the right-to-use asset or is recorded in the state-
ment of income if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset has been 
reduced to zero.

2.11 FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 
FINANCIAL ASSETS
Financial assets are classified in accordance with IFRS 9 Financial instruments 
into the following categories: financial assets at fair value through the state-
ment of income, financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive 
income or financial assets at amortized cost. Classification is based on the 
purpose of the acquisition of the item and is made upon initial recognition.
Financial assets at fair value through the statement of income comp-
rise mainly of loan receivables and are initially measured at fair value. Fair 
value  is  determined  based  on  their  current  quotation  in  active  markets. 
Realized or unrealized gains and losses arising from changes in fair values 
are recognized in the statement of income in the period in which they are 
incurred. 

Terveystalo  has  not  had  financial  assets  at  fair  value  through  other 

comprehensive income during the periods 2019 or 2020.

Financial assets at amortized cost consist of trade receivables and other 
receivables. They are measured at amortized cost and they are included 
in non-current assets unless the Group has an intention to hold the instru-
ment for less than 12 months from the reporting date, in which case they are 
included in current assets.

Financial asset is derecognized when the contractual rights to the cash 
flows expire, or the financial asset is transferred to another party and the 
Group substantially transfers all the risks and rewards of ownership to anot-
her party.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, bank deposits available on 
demand, and other short-term highly liquid investments. Items included in 
cash and cash equivalents have original maturities of
three months or less from the acquisition date.

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
Financial liabilities are measured at fair value through the statement of income 
or loss or at amortized cost.

Financial liabilities at fair value through the statement of income include 
interest rate derivatives. Realized or unrealized gains and losses arising from 
changes in fair values are recognized the statement of income in the period 
in which they are incurred.  

Financial  liabilities  at  amortized  cost  include  loans  from  financial  ins-
titutions, lease liabilities and hire and purchase liabilities. They are initially 
recognized at fair value which is based on the consideration received. Tran-
saction costs are included in the initial amount recognized and subsequent-
ly the financial liability is measured at amortized cost using the effective 
interest method.

Subsequently a lease liability is measured at amortized cost using the 
effective interest method. It is remeasured when there is a change in future 
lease payments arising from change in an index or rate, if there is a change 

Financial  liabilities  are  included  in  non-current  and  current  liabilities 
and they can be either interest-bearing or non-interest-bearing. Financial 
liabilities are classified as current liabilities, unless the Group has an uncon-

ditional right to postpone the payment of the liability to at least 12 months 
from the reporting date.
Overdraft accounts included in Group cash pool account structure are 
included in current interest-bearing financial liabilities and they are presented 
on a net basis, because the Group has a contractual legal right to off-set or 
otherwise eliminate an amount due to a debtor fully or in part.

Financial  liability  is  derecognized  when  the  Group  either  settles  the 
liability or has been legally discharged from the obligation related to the 
liability either through a legal process or by the borrower.

The classification of the Group’s liabilities is presented in note 24  Fi-

nancial liabilities.

2.12 INVENTORIES
Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The 
cost of inventories is determined by using FIFO (first in, first out) method. 
Net realizable value is the cost of inventory less obsolescence allowance.

2.13 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
PENSION BENEFITS
Pension plans are classified as either defined contribution plans or defined 
benefit plans. The Finnish TyEL pension insurance is treated as a defined 
contribution plan. In defined contribution plans, the Group makes fixed 
contributions into the plan. The Group has no legal or constructive obligation 
to make additional payments if the pension insurance company is unable 
to pay pension benefits earned by employees in the reporting period or in 
previous periods. Contributions made into defined contribution plans are 
recognized through profit or loss in the reporting period which they relate.

SHARE-BASED PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS
Share-based payment schemes are valued at fair value on the grant date 
and recognized as an expense over the vesting period. A corresponding 
adjustment is made to equity or liabilities when the transaction is cash settled. 
The expense determined at the grant date is based on the Group’s es-
timate  of  the  number  of  shares  that  will  ultimately  vest.  The  estimate  is 
reviewed at the end of each reporting period and the potential impact of 
any adjustments to the initial estimates is recognized in profit or loss and a 
corresponding adjustment is made to equity or liabilities. When the shares 
are subscribed, the proceeds received, net of any transaction costs, are cre-
dited in the invested non-restricted equity reserve.

2.14 PROVISIONS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
A provision is recognized when the Group has a present legal or constructive 
obligation as a result of a past event, and it is probable that an outflow of eco-
nomic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate 
can be made of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are recognized at 
the present value of the expenditure required to fulfil the obligation. If the 
obligation can be partially compensated by a third party, the compensation 
is treated as a separate asset, but only when it is virtually certain that the 
compensation will be received.

A provision is recognized for contracts when the unavoidable costs of 
meeting the obligations under the contract exceed the economic benefits 
expected to be received under it. 

A contingent liability is a possible obligation arising as a result of past 
events, and whose existence will be confirmed only when an uncertain futu-
re event takes place, not wholly within control of the entity. Also, a present 

obligation which probably does not require a cash settlement or on which 
the value cannot be reliably estimated is considered as a contingent liability. 
Contingent liabilities are disclosed in the notes.

2.15 REVENUE RECOGNITION
Terveystalo Group’s revenue consist mainly of occupational healthcare 
services, general practice and clinic hospital operations, dental services as 
well as diagnostic services. Terveystalo Group also provides diverse primary 
healthcare and special healthcare services for public sector. Group’s customer 
contracts include primarily one performance obligation, which is typically 
a single appointment, and the transaction prices are mainly fixed. In some 
cases, the transaction price includes a variable consideration such as a discount 
or penalty. Possible variable considerations are assessed at each reporting 
date and are allocated to one or more performance obligations. The terms 
of payment and payment periods in customer contracts vary, but payment 
time is nonetheless clearly below one year. Consequently, customer contracts 
do not include a significant financing component. Revenue is recognized to 
the extent that Terveystalo Group expects to be entitled to in exchange for 
the goods and services taking into account the terms and conditions of the 
customer contracts and business practices.

Revenue from individual appointments is recognized at a point in time 
as the service has been completed. For long-term contracts for predeter-
mined services or a bundle of services, revenue is recognized as Terveystalo 
fulfils  the  performance  obligation  by  performing  the  promised  service. 
Long-term contracts are assessed to include a single performance obliga-
tion where the services provided by the Group are integrated into a single 
bundle of services. The customer simultaneously receives and consumes 
the benefits from the service and, consequently, the criteria for recognizing 
revenue over time is met. For long-term contracts, Terveystalo measures 
the progress towards complete satisfaction of the performance obligation 
by applying the input method, in which the revenue is recognized based on 
time elapsed. The Group views that the used method best describes the 
transfer of control for the services provided. Estimated costs and revenues 
will be re-assessed regularly during performing the services. Revisions in 
profit estimates as well as projected potential losses on contracts are char-
ged through the statement of income in the period in which they become 
known. Terveystalo Group has not incurred any substantial costs for obtai-
ning customer contracts.

Regarding private practitioners, Terveystalo acts as the principal and 
recognizes revenue on a gross basis. Fees related to purchasing these ser-
vices are recognized in materials and services expenses.

2.16 SEGMENT INFORMATION
Terveystalo Group’s business is divided into three regions which are the 
Group’s operating segments: Capital region, Central Units and Regional 
Units. In addition to the regional structure, the Group functions include 
finance and administration, HR and legal, IT, communication, marketing 
and investor relations, business development and digitalization, as well as 
medical quality and service management. Terveystalo reports the Group as 
one reportable segment based on the IFRS 8 aggregation criteria as same 
services are offered in all regions, customer type is similar in all regions, 
methods used to provide services are similar and regulatory environment and 
operational risks are same in all regions. In addition, monitoring of profitability 
is primarily based on geographical areas. CEO is Terveystalo’s chief operating 

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decision maker. Terveystalo operates mainly in Finland and Terveystalo does 
not have individual significant customers as defined in IFRS 8. 

2.17 GOVERNMENT GRANTS
Government grants are presented in other operating income as far as they 
do not relate to acquired assets. Grants are recognized when there is rea-
sonable assurance that grants will be received, and Group will comply with 
the conditions associated with the grants.

2.18 OPERATING PROFIT
IAS 1 (Presentation of Financial Statements) standard does not define opera-
ting profit. The Group has defined it as follows: Operating profit is calculated 
by adding other operating income to revenue, deducting costs related to 
materials and services, deducting costs related to employee benefits, dep-
reciation, amortization and impairments as well as other operating expenses. 

2.19 EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing profit or loss attributable 
to the shareholders of the parent company by the weighted average number 
of shares outstanding during the financial period. The Group’s share-based 
incentive plan has a dilution effect related on the earnings per share.

2.20 INCOME TAXES
Income taxes primarily include current and deferred taxes. Tax related to 
items recognized directly in equity or in other comprehensive income is also 
recognized in equity or in other comprehensive income. Current tax assets 
and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be received from or 
paid to taxation authorities, using the rates and laws that have been enacted 
by the date of the statement of financial position. Income taxes include any 
adjustment to tax in respect of previous years.

Deferred  tax  is  recognized  in  respect  of  all  temporary  differences 
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial repor-
ting purposes and the amounts in taxation. Deferred tax is not recognized 
in the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a 
business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable profit 
nor loss at the date of the transaction. Deferred tax is not recognized for 
non-tax-deductible  goodwill  or  for  subsidiaries’  retained  earnings  to  the 
extent that it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in 
the  foreseeable  future.  Deferred  taxes  relate  primarily  to  the  difference 
between the book value and tax base of capitalized customer relationships 
and  trademarks,  and  to  provisions  related  primarily  to  loss  making  cont-
racts.

A deferred tax asset is recognized to the extent that it is probable that 
future taxable profits will be available against which they can be used and 
using the losses is considered probable.

Deferred taxes are calculated using tax rates enacted by the reporting 

date.

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3. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
During the year 2020, the Group acquired three businesses and has made 
two corporate acquisitions.  

On 31 March 2020 Suomen Terveystalo Oy acquired the business from 
Varkauden  fysiokeskus.  Acquisition  includes  a  contingent  consideration 
that was treated as part of the consideration transferred and recognized as 
a liability at the date of acquisition with a fair a value EUR 0.1 million. The 
contingent consideration is tied to the future sales to be incurred.

On the 1 August 2020 Suomen Terveystalo Oy acquired the occupa-
tional health business activities of Keski-Satakunnan Työterveydenhuolto.
On  the  30  August  2020  Suomen  Terveystalo  Oy  acquired  the  busi-
ness of Keski-Lapin Hammashuolto. The acquisition includes a contingent 
consideration that was treated as part of the consideration transferred and 
recognized as a liability at the date of acquisition with a fair value EUR 30 
thousand.  The  contingent  consideration  is  tied  to  the  future  sales  to  be 
incurred.

On 31 October 2020 Terveystalo Healthcare Oy acquired 100 percent 

of the shares of the medical center MedInari Oy. 

On 31 December 2020 Terveystalo Healthcare Oy acquired 100 per-
cent of the shares of the sleep clinic Vitalmed Oy. The acquisition includes 
a contingent consideration that was treated as a part of the consideration 
transferred and recognized as a liability at the date of the acquisition with 
a fair value of EUR 0.4 million. The contingent consideration is tied to the 
future sales to be incurred. 

The following table summarizes the acquisition date fair values of the 
consideration transferred as well as the recognized amounts of assets ac-
quired  and  liabilities  assumed  at  the  acquisition  date.  The  statement  of 
financial position of acquired companies has been prepared in accordan-
ce with IFRS and Terveystalo Group’s accounting principles in all material 
respect. The following table is partially preliminary, and the information has 
been consolidated, because the acquisitions are not material individually. 

Consideration transferred

EUR mill.

Cash

Contingent consideration

Total consideration transferred

Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed

EUR mill.

Cash and cash equivalents

Intangible assets

Trade and other receivables

Trade and other payables

Deferred tax liabilities

Total identifiable net assets acquired

Goodwill

2.4

0.5

2.9

0.1

0.5

0.1

-0.2

-0.1

0.5

2.5

As  a  result  of  these  business  combinations,  a  preliminary  goodwill 
amounting to EUR 2.5 million was recognized. The goodwill is attributable 
to skills of the workforce and synergies expected to be achieved. EUR 0.5 
of the goodwill recognized is tax deductible as it was recognized from bu-
siness acquisitions. 

recognized. The acquisition includes a contingent consideration that was 
treated as part of the consideration transferred and recognized as a liability 
at the date of acquisition with a fair value EUR 0.4 million. The contingent 
consideration is tied to the sales during the next 36 months period, starting 
from the acquisition date. 

In these business combinations, the Group has acquired customer re-
lationships. The fair value of customer contracts and related customer re-
lationships included in other intangible assets has been determined on the 
basis of the estimated duration of customer relationships and the discount-
ed net cash flows from existing customer contracts. 

The fair value of the acquired trade and other receivables amounted 
to EUR 0.1 million, for which the risk of impairment has been deemed as 
non-significant.

The  Group  has  incurred  acquisition  related  expenses  of  EUR  78.8 
thousand  related  to  transfer  tax,  consulting,  valuation  or  equivalent  ser-
vices. The expenses have been included in other operating expenses.

The contributed recognized revenue from this acquisition during 2020 
was EUR 0.5 million. The impact of the business combinations during the 
year to the result for the period has not been material. 

If the acquisition had occurred on 1 January 2020, management estima-
tes that the Group’s consolidated revenue in 2020 would have been EUR 
989.0 million and the consolidated result for the period would have been 
EUR 45.8 million.

YEAR 2019
During the year 2019, the Group has made six business acquisitions and 
acquired three businesses.

On 31 January 2019 Terveystalo Healthcare Oy acquired 100 percent 
of the shares of Länsi-Vantaan Hammaslääkärit Oy. The acquired subsidia-
ry has been consolidated to Group’s financial statements from the acqui-
sition month onwards. The acquisition includes a contingent consideration 
that was treated as part of the consideration transferred and recognized as a 
liability at the date of acquisition with a fair value EUR 0.5 million. The con-
tingent consideration is tied to the sales during the next 36 months period, 
starting from the acquisition date. 

On 29 March 2019 Terveystalo Healthcare Oy acquired 100 percent 
of the shares of Kajaanin OMT-Fysioterapia Oy. The acquired subsidiary 
has been consolidated to Group’s financial statements from the acquisition 
month onwards. The acquisition includes a contingent consideration that 
was treated as part of the consideration transferred and recognized as a 
liability at the date of acquisition with a fair value EUR 0.1 million. The con-
tingent consideration is tied to the sales during the next 36 months period, 
starting from the acquisition date. 

On 28 June 2019 Terveystalo Healthcare Oy acquired 100 percent of 
the  shares  of  Etelä-Karjalan  Työkunto  Oy.  The  acquired  subsidiary  has 
been  consolidated  to  Group’s  financial  statements  from  the  acquisition 
month onwards. 

On 30 August 2019 Terveystalo Healthcare Oy acquired 100 percent of 
the shares of TyöSyke Oy. The acquired subsidiary has been consolidated 
to Group’s financial statements from the acquisition month onwards. 

On  30  August  2019  Suomen  Terveystalo  Oy  acquired  the  business 

from Hammaslääkäri Osmo Karinen Trade name. 

On  30  September  2019  Terveystalo  Healthcare  Oy  acquired  100 
percent of the shares of Hardent Oy. A goodwill of 1.7 EUR million was 

On 30 September 2019 Suomen Terveystalo Oy acquired the business 

from Forssan seudun hyvinvointikuntayhtymä. 

On 28 October 2019 Terveystalo acquired 100 percent of the shares of 
Evalua International Ltd. The acquired subsidiary has been consolidated 
to Group’s financial statements from the acquisition month onwards. The 
acquisition includes a contingent consideration that was treated as part of 
the  consideration  transferred  and  recognized  as  a  liability  at  the  date  of 
acquisition with a fair value EUR 0.4 million.

On 31 of December 2019 Terveystalo acquired the occupational health 

business from Municapality of Säkylä.

The following table summarizes the acquisition date fair values of the 
consideration transferred as well as the recognized amounts of assets ac-
quired, and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition. The statement of 
financial position of acquired companies has been prepared in accordance 
with IFRS and Terveystalo Group’s accounting principles in all material res-
pect. In the following table the information has been consolidated, because 
the acquisitions are not material individually.

Consideration transferred

EUR mill.

Cash

Contingent consideration

Total consideration transferred

Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed

EUR mill.

Cash and cash equivalents

Intangible assets

Property, plant and equipment

Inventories

Trade and other receivables

Trade and other payables

Deferred tax liabilities

Total identifiable net assets acquired

Goodwill

14.0

1.4

15.4

1.6

4.8

0.3

0.1

1.2

-1.8

-0.9

5.2

10.2

The tangible assets acquired in the business combination described above 
were measured at fair value. In these business combinations, the Group 
has acquired customer relationships and other intangible assets. The fair 
value of customer contracts and related customer relationships included in 
other intangible assets has been determined on the basis of the estimated 
duration of customer relationships and the discounted net cash flows from 
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 As a result of these business combinations, a goodwill amounting to EUR 10.2 
million was recognized. The goodwill is attributable to skills of the workforce 
and synergies expected to be achieved. The recognized goodwill is tax 
deductible as far as it is related to business acquisitions. 

The fair value of the acquired trade and other receivables amounted to 
EUR 1.2 million, for which the risk of impairment has been deemed non- 
significant. 

The Group has incurred acquisition related expenses of EUR 1.6 million 
related to transfer tax caused by the transaction, and related to consulting, 
valuation or equivalent services. The expenses have been included in other 
operating expenses. 

The  contributed  recognized  revenue  from  these  acquisitions  in  2019 

was EUR 6.7 million and the result was EUR 0.3 million. 

If the acquisition had occurred on 1 January 2019, management estima-
tes that the Group’s consolidated revenue in 2019 would have been EUR 
1,038.7 million and the consolidated result would have been EUR 53.8 mil-
lion.

4. DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUE
The Group's distribution of revenue is based on the customer types. The 
Group does not have customers whose revenue exceeds 10 percent of 
the Group's total revenue. Terveystalo offers its primary and outpatient 
secondary healthcare services to three distinct customer groups: corporate 
customers, private customers and public customers.

Corporate customers constitute Terveystalo’s largest customer group. 
Terveystalo’s corporate customers consist of the company’s occupational 
health care customers, excluding municipal occupational healthcare cus-
tomers. The company provides statutory occupational health services and 
other  occupational  health  and  well-being  services  for  corporate  custo-
mers of all sizes. Terveystalo is the largest provider of occupational health 
care services in Finland in terms of revenue and the number of end-users. 
Terveystalo  provides  occupational  healthcare  services  for  over  24,000 
companies. 

Private  customers  are  Terveystalo’s  second-largest  customer  group. 
Private customers include private individuals and families. The company’s 
strong brand, easy access to services without long waiting times, leading 
service  portfolio  for  private  customers,  families,  and  senior  citizens,  and 
personalized  digital  services  give  Terveystalo  a  competitive  edge  over 
public healthcare services and encourage customers to invest in their own 
health. Services for private customers are paid for either by the customers 
themselves or by their insurance companies.

Terveystalo’s public customer group is made up of Finnish public sector 
organizations,  such  as  municipalities,  municipal  federations,  and  hospital 
districts,  as  well  as  municipal  occupational  healthcare  customers.  Terve-
ystalo’s broad nationwide platform, digital offering, good reputation, and 
established brand, as well as its thorough expertise and experience in health 
care services throughout the chain of care, make Terveystalo an attractive 
partner for the public sector. Terveystalo’s services for public sector custo-
mers are mainly financed by municipalities and government budgets.

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Disagregation of revenue

EUR mill.

Corporate

Private

Public

Outsourcing

Staffing services

Service sales, occupational health and others

Total

Timing of satisfying performance obligations

EUR mill.

At a point in time

Over time

Total

Balances in the statement of financial position

EUR mill.

Trade receivables

Contract assets

Contract liabilities

5. OTHER OPERATING INCOME
EUR mill.

Rental income

Gains on sale of property, plant and equipment

Gains on disposal of subsidiaries

Other items

Total

6. MATERIALS AND SERVICES
EUR mill.

Purchases of materials

Change in inventories

External services

Total

7. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT EXPENSES
EUR mill.

Wages and salaries

Share-based payments

Pension expenses - defined contribution plans

Other social security costs

Total

Number of personnel at the end of the reporting period

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

418.8

295.4

272.2

121.4

83.1

67.7

986.4

432.5

303.1

295.1

149.9

86.9

58.2

1 030.7

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

861.8

124.5

986.4

877.1

153.6

1 030.7

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

85.8

5.6

2.2

90.1

8.8

1.5

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

1.1

0.2

-

1.5

2.7

1.2

0.3

-0.5

1.1

2.1

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

-35.5

1.3

-413.4

-447.6

-32.0

-0.3

-440.6

-472.9

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

-261.6

-0.9

-38.6

-9.0

-310.2

8,253

-261.2

-0.7

-44.1

-8.4

-314.3

8,685

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8. DEPRECIATION, AMORTIZATION AND IMPAIRMENT

EUR mill.

Depreciation and amortization by asset type

Intangible assets

  Trademarks

  Customer relationships

  Other intangible assets

Total

Property, plant and equipment

  Buildings

  Machinery and equipment

  Improvement to premises

  Other tangible assets

Total

Right-of-use assets

Investment property

Depreciation and amortization total

Impairment losses by asset groups

  Other intangible assets

  Machinery and equipment

  Other property, plant and equipment

  Improvement to premises

Impairment total

Total depreciation, amortization and impairment losses

9. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

Specification of other operating expenses

EUR mill.

External services

Operating and maintenance expenses for premises and equipment

ICT expenses

Non-statutory personnel expenses

Leases and charges

Travel expenses

Marketing and communication

Acquisition related expenses

Other costs

Total

80

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

In thousands of euro

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

Auditor's fees

-4.1

-17.8

-8.2

-30.2

-2.1

-14.4

-5.1

-0.8

-22.4

-38.5

-0.0

-91.1

-0.0

-0.0

-0.0

-

-0.1

-91.2

-4.1

-17.4

-6.6

-28.1

-2.3

-15.1

-4.8

-0.8

-22.9

-38.3

-0.0

-89.4

-0.3

-

-0.0

-0.0

-0.4

-89.8

Audit and auditor's statements based on laws and regulations

  Audit, KPMG

  Auditor's statements based on laws and regulations, KPMG

Total

Non audit services

Assurance services, KPMG

Tax services, KPMG

Other services, KPMG

Total

Auditor's fees total

Auditor's fees have been presented excluding valued added tax.

10. FINANCIAL INCOME AND EXPENSES

EUR mill.

Interest income on loans and other receivables

Dividend income 

Total financial income

Interest expense on loans from financial institutions

Interest expenses on lease liabilities

Change in fair value of interest rate derivatives, no hedge accounting

Other financial expenses

Total financial expenses

Net finance expenses

-145.5

-3.2

-148.7

-0.9

-1.0

-17.0

-18.9

-167.6

-147.2

-38.4

-185.6

-5.5

-4.4

-16.0

-25.9

-211.5

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

0.2

0.0

0.2

-5.9

-4.2

0.3

-0.5

-10.3

-10.0

0.3

0.0

0.3

-7.9

-4.5

-0.5

-1.7

-14.7

-14.4

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

Financial income and expenses do not include any significant foreign exchange gains or losses and there are no other foreign currency items in the consolidated statement  
of income.

-2.4

-17.5

-27.1

-4.0

-3.5

-3.6

-4.6

-0.1

-10.3

-73.0

-2.5

-16.5

-22.8

-4.8

-3.7

-4.9

-7.2

-0.4

-11.5

-74.4

11. TAXES
11.1 INCOME TAXES

Income taxes in the statement of income 

EUR mill.

Current tax for the reporting year

Income taxes for previous periods

Change in deferred taxes

Total income taxes

Deferred taxes have been calculated using the enacted tax rate of 20%.

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

-15.8

-0.0

5.1

-10.8

-15.6

0.0

2.8

-12.7

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Reconciliation of the Group's tax rate to the Finnish tax rate

EUR mill.

Profit or loss before taxes

Tax using the parent company's tax rate

Tax rates in foreign jurisdictions

Tax exempt income

Non-deductible expenses

Share of profit in associated companies

Recognition of previously unrecognized tax losses

Tax losses for which no deferred taxes are recognized

Taxes from previous periods

Other

Total income taxes in the statement of income

11.2 DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
DURING THE YEAR 2020

Deferred tax assets:

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

56.6

-11.3

-0.0

0.2

-0.1

-0.1

0.2

-0.0

-0.0

0.4

-10.8

66.8

-13.4

0.0

0.1

-0.1

0.0

0.3

-0.2

0.0

0.6

-12.7

EUR mill.

Provisions

Leases

Interest rate derivatives

Other temporary differences

Total

Deferred tax liabilities:

EUR mill.

Reversal of goodwill amortization

Business combinations

Depreciation difference

Loan withdrawal expense

Other temporary differences

Total

1 Jan 2020

Recognized in  
the statement  
of income

Recognized  
in equity

Business 
combinations

31 Dec 2020

1.2

1.0

0.3

1.3

3.7

0.2

0.2

-0.1

0.3

0.7

-

-

-

-

–

-

-

-

-

–

1.4

1.2

0.2

1.6

4.4

1 Jan 2020

Recognized in  
the statement 
of income

Recognized 
in equity

Business 
combinations

31 Dec 2020

2.6

27.1

0.2

0.2

0.2

30.3

0.2

-4.8

0.4

-0.1

0.0

-4.3

-

-

-

-

-

–

-

0.1

-

-

-

0.1

2.8

22.4

0.6

0.2

0.1

26.0

The Group has no material deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses or unused tax credits for which no deferred tax asset has been recognized.

DURING THE YEAR 2019

Deferred tax assets:

EUR mill.

Provisions

Tax losses carried forward

Leases

Interest rate derivatives

Other temporary differences

Total

Deferred tax liabilities:

EUR mill.

Reversal of goodwill amortization

Business combinations

Depreciation difference

Loan withdrawal expense

Other temporary differences

Total

Recognized in 
the statement of 
income

1 Jan 2019

Recognized in 
equity

Business 
combinations

31 Dec 2019

1.6

2.3

0.5

0.2

1.2

5.8

-0.3

-2.3

0.5

0.1

0.1

-1.9

-

-

-

-

-

-0.1

-

-

-

-

0.0

-0.1

1.2

-

1.0

0.3

1.3

3.7

Recognized in 
the statement of 
income

1 Jan 2019

Recognized in 
equity

Business 
combinations

31 Dec 2019

2.3

31.1

0.2

0.3

0.2

34.1

0.2

-4.9

0.0

0.0

0.0

-4.7

-

-

-

-

-

0.0

-

0.9

-

-

-

0.9

2.6

27.1

0.2

0.2

0.2

30.3

Deferred tax assets are recognized from tax losses carried forward to the extent that is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the losses can be 
used. Unused tax losses amount to EUR 11.4 million in the beginning of financial year 2019. 

12. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Result attributable to the equity holders of the company, EUR mill.

Weighted average number of shares, in thousands

Diluted average number of shares, in thousands

Basic earnings per share for result attributable to the equity holders of the company, EUR

Diluted earnings per share for result attributable to the equity holders of the company, EUR

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

45.8

127,307

127,860

0.36

0.36

54.2

127,307

127,907

0.43

0.42

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13. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

13.1 RIGHT OF-USE-ASSETS AND LEASE LIABILITIES

2020 
EUR mill.

Acquisition cost 1 Jan 2020

Business combination

Additions

Disposals

Transfers between items

Acquisition cost 31 Dec 2020

Accumulated depreciation and 
impairment losses 1 Jan 2020

Depreciation for the reporting period

Accumulated depreciation and 
impairment losses 31 Dec 2020

Carrying amount 1 Jan 2020

Carrying amount 31 Dec 2020

2019 
EUR mill.

Acquisition cost 1 Jan 2019

Business combination

Additions

Disposals

Acquisition cost 31 Dec 2019

Accumulated depreciation and 
impairment losses 1 Jan 2019

Depreciation for the reporting period

Impairment losses

Accumulated depreciation and 
impairment losses 31 Dec 2019

Carrying amount 1 Jan 2019

Carrying amount 31 Dec 2019

Land and water, 
buildings and 
constructions

Machinery and 
equipment

Improvement to 
premises

Other tangible 
assets and 
advances paid

2.1

-

-

-

-

2.1

-1.1

-0.0

-1.1

1.0

1.0

115.6

0.0

12.4

-0.5

-0.1

127.4

-74.3

-13.8

-88.1

41.3

39.3

44.1

-

5.1

-0.0

0.3

49.5

-19.0

-5.1

-24.1

25.1

25.5

1.9

-

0.0

-

-0.1

1.8

-

-

-

1.9

1.8

Land and water, 
buildings and 
constructions

Machinery and 
equipment

Improvement to 
premises

Other tangible 
assets and 
advances paid

2.1

-

-

-

2.1

-0.8

-0.2

-

-1.1

1.3

1.0

98.1

0.3

18.5

-1.3

115.6

-60.2

-14.1

-

-74.3

37.9

41.3

38.0

-

6.1

-

44.1

-13.9

-4.8

-0.3

-19.0

24.1

25.1

0.7

-

1.2

-

1.9

-

-

-

-

0.7

1.9

Total

163.8

0.0

17.5

-0.5

-

180.8

-94.4

-18.9

-113.3

69.5

67.6

Total

138.9

0.3

25.9

-1.3

163.8

-74.9

-19.1

-0.3

-94.4

64.0

69.5

2020
EUR mill.

Acquisition cost 1 Jan 2020

Transactions

Acquisition cost 31 Dec 2020

Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 1 Jan 2020

Depreciation for the reporting period

Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 31 Dec 2020

Carrying amount 1 Jan 2020

Carrying amount 31 Dec 2020

2019
EUR mill.

Acquisition cost 1 Jan 2019 (IAS 17)

IFRS 16 implementation

Transactions

Acquisition cost 31 Dec 2019

Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 1 Jan 2019

Depreciation for the reporting period

Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 31 Dec 2019

Carrying amount 1 Jan 2019

Carrying amount 31 Dec 2019

2020
EUR mill.

Carrying amount 1 Jan 2020

Transactions

Payment of lease liabilities

Carrying amount 31 Dec 2020

Premises

Other  
right-of-use assets

214.7

20.2

234.9

-38.3

-38.5

-76.8

176.4

158.1

37.9

1.0

38.9

-21.1

-3.5

-24.6

16.8

14.3

Premises

Other  
right-of-use assets

–

199.8

14.9

214.7

–

-38.3

-38.3

–

176.4

36.9

-

1.1

37.9

-17.2

-4.0

-21.2

19.7

16.8

In 31 December 2020 lease liabilities EUR 161.7 million is due to the implementation of IFRS 16 and EUR 16.8 million is lease liability of previous standards.

2019
EUR mill.

Opening balance 1 Jan 2019

Transactions

Payment of lease liabilities

Carrying amount 31 Dec 2019

In 31 December 2019 lease liabilities EUR 178.7 million is due to the implementation of IFRS 16 and EUR 19.4 million is lease liability of previous standards.

Total

252.6

21.2

273.8

-59.4

-42.0

-101.4

193.2

172.4

Total

36.9

199.8

16.0

252.6

-17.2

-42.3

-59.4

19.7

193.2

Lease liabilities

198.1

18.1

-37.7

178.5

Lease liabilities

222.5

12.7

-37.1

198.1

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2020 
EUR mill.

Acquisition cost 1 Jan 2020

Business combination

Additions

Disposals

Goodwill

Customer 
relationships

847.2

2.5

-

-

153.7

0.5

-

-

Trademarks

82.9

-

-

-

Acquisition cost 31 Dec 2020

849.8

154.0

82.9

Other intangible 
assets and advan-
ces paid

61.0

-

19.9

-0.0

80.9

-31.1

-8.2

-39.3

29.9

29.9

41.6

-68.0

-

-68.0

779.2

779.2

781.8

-79.5

-17.8

-97.3

74.2

74.2

56.9

-25.1

-4.1

-29.2

57.8

57.8

53.6

Goodwill

Customer 
relationships

Trademarks

Other intangible 
assets and advan-
ces paid

836.7

10.6

-

847.2

-68.0

-

-

-68.0

-68.0

768.7

779.2

149.5

4.2

-

153.7

-62.1

-17.4

-

-79.5

-79.5

87.4

74.2

82.9

-

-

82.9

-21.0

-4.1

-

-25.1

-25.1

61.9

57.8

42.7

0.6

17.7

61.0

-24.4

-6.5

-0.3

-31.1

-31.1

18.4

29.9

Total

1,144.9

3.0

19.9

-0.0

1,167.8

-203.7

-30.2

-233.9

941.2

941.2

933.9

Total

1.111.7

15.4

17.7

1.144.8

-175.4

-28.0

-0.3

-203.7

-203.7

936.4

941.2

  14.1 DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURE
Other intangible assets include development expenditure as follows:

EUR mill.

Acquisition cost 1 Jan 2020

Additions

Acquisition cost 31 Dec 2020

Accumulated amortizations and impairment losses 1 Jan 2020

Amortization

Accumulated amortizations and impairment losses 31 Dec 2020

Carrying amount 1 Jan 2020

Carrying amount 31 Dec 2020

EUR mill.

Acquisition cost 1 Jan 2019

Additions

Disposals

Acquisition cost 31 Dec 2019

Accumulated amortizations and impairment losses 1 Jan 2019

Amortization

Accumulated amortizations and impairment losses 31 Dec 2019

Carrying amount 1 Jan 2019

Carrying amount 31 Dec 2019

4.2

2.2

6.4

-1.9

-1.0

-2.9

2.3

3.5

2.6

1.6

-0.1

4.2

-1.3

-0.6

-1.9

2.6

2.3

15. IMPAIRMENT TESTING OF CASH-GENERATING UNITS INCLUDING GOODWILL

Goodwill is not amortized but it is tested for impairment at least annually.

Goodwill arising from business combinations has been allocated to cash-generating units as shown in the table below. Geographical areas consist of 

units with their own budgets and performance measurement, but they use shared resources and are centrally managed. 

EUR mill.

Regional units

Capital region

Central units

Total

31 Dec 2020
Goodwill

369.7

230.2

181.8

781.8

%

EUR mill.

47.3%

29.4%

23.3%

Regional units

Capital region

Central units

100.0%

Total

31 Dec 2019 
Goodwill

368.2

229.2

181.8

779.2

%

47.3%

29.3%

23.3%

100.0%

Accumulated amortizations and impairment 
losses 1 Jan 2020

Amortization for the reporting period

Accumulated amortizations and impairment 
losses 31 Dec 2020

Carrying amount 1 Jan 2020

Carrying amount 31 Dec 2020

2019  
EUR mill.

Acquisition cost 1 Jan 2019

Business combination

Additions

Acquisition cost 31 Dec 2019

Accumulated amortizations and impairment 
losses 1 Jan 2019

Amortization for the reporting period

Impairment losses

Accumulated amortizations and impairment 
losses 31 Dec 2019

Carrying amount 1 Jan 2019

Carrying amount 31 Dec 2019

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The recoverable amounts of the cash-generating units are based on va-
lue-in-use calculations which have been calculated using discounted cash 
flow projections. The key assumptions used in the calculations are terminal 
period revenue growth rate, profitability (EBIT %) and the discount rate. 
The projections are based on the budgets and estimates for the years 
2021–2025 including the long-term growth which have been approved by 
the management.

The assumptions used in impair-
ment calculations are:

The length of impairment testing 
period

Terminal period revenue growth rate

Profitability (EBIT %) during the 
terminal period

Discount rate (Pre-tax WACC)

Discount rate (Post-tax WACC)

2020

5 years

2.0%

9.8%

7.1%

6.1%

2019

5  years

2.0%

9.8%

7.5%

6.6%

Revenue growth during the terminal period is based on flat growth factor 
which corresponds to long-term target inflation of the European Central 
Bank. Profitability during the terminal period is based on the assumed organic 
growth under normal market situation, general development in health care 
services market and long-term estimates by the Group’s management.

The discount rate used in impairment testing has been Pre-tax WACC 
of  which  the  components  are  risk-free  interest  rate,  risk  premiums,  in-
dustry-specific beta, industry-specific cost of debt, and industry specific 
equity / debt ratios. Uncertainty in the future cash flows arising from Co-
vid-19 pandemic has been taken into account in the discount rate used in 
the 2020 testing.

Based on the impairment testing, there is no need for recognition of 
impairment losses. All cash generating units’ value in use exceeded their 
carrying amount.

SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS
The Group has assessed the sensitivity of the impairment testing to the 
effect of the most critical assumptions used in the calculation. The table 
below shows the required change in a single assumption that the recoverable 
amount would fall below the carrying amount. 

Change

2020

2019

Fair values of investment properties

Terminal period  
revenue growth rate

Regional Units

Capital Regions

Central Unit

Profitability (EBIT %)  
during the terminal period

Regional Units

Capital Regions

Central Unit

Discount rate  
(Pre-tax WACC)

Regional Units

Capital Regions

Central Unit

Decrease over 4.4 
percentage points

Decrease over 4.8 
percentage points

Decrease over 10.4 
percentage points

Decrease over 13.1 
percentage points

Decrease over 23.9 
percentage points

Decrease over 18.8 
percentage points

Decrease over 4.8 
percentage points

Decrease over 5.7 
percentage points

Decrease over 8.1 
percentage points

Decrease over 9.7 
percentage points

Decrease over 9.8 
percentage points

Decrease over 9.5 
percentage points

Increase over 3.4 
percentage points

Increase over 4.3 
percentage points

Increase over 6.9 
percentage points

Increase over 9.5 
percentage points

Increase over 11.7 
percentage points

Increase over 12.3 
percentage points

When assessing the recoverable amounts of cash generating units, management 
believes that no reasonably possible change in any of the key variables used would 
lead to a situation where the recoverable amount of the units would fall below their 
carrying amount.

16. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

Carrying amount of investment properties

EUR mill.

2020

2019

Carrying amount at the beginning 
of the period

Depreciation

Carrying amount at the end of the 
period

0.6

-0.0

0.5

0.6

-0.0

0.6

Income and expenses related to investment properties

EUR mill.

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

Rental income from investment 
properties

Operating expenses for investment 
properties

Total

0.1

-0.0

0.1

0.1

-0.0

0.1

Income and expenses relating to investment properties are presented based on the 
Group’s ownership in the investment properties. There are no other contractual 
obligations related to investment properties.

Investment

Value per m2  
(In thousands  
of euro)

m2

Total value  
(In thousands  
of euro)

Koy Jyväskylän Väinönkatu 30

1,348

0.4–0.5

556–679

The value of Kiinteistö Oy Jyväskylän Väinönkatu has been determined based on 
the Group’s share of ownership (16.81 %).  

17. ASSOCIATED COMPANIES

Terveystalo has the following associated companies which are all consolidated 
using the equity method. The Group has no individually material associates.

Associated companies

Domicile

Ownership

Voting rights

Etsimo Healthcare Oy

Olo-apteekki Oy

Terveyden Tuottajat Oy

Finland

Finland

Finland

21.5%

20.0%

0.0%

Summarized financial information on associated companies

EUR mill.

Carrying amount

Group's share of total 
comprehensive income

2020

2.2

-0.6

21.5%

20.0%

48.8%

2019

2.3

-0.2

18. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
On 29 November 2017 the Board of Terveystalo decided on a new sha-
re-based incentive plan targeted to the key employees of the Group. The 
purpose of the plan is to align the interests of the key employees with those 
of the company’s shareholders and thus to increase the value of Terveystalo 
share in the long term and to offer the key employees with competitive 
compensation based on earning company shares for excellent performance. 
The plan has been implemented in vesting periods which consists of a 
one-year performance period and a two-year waiting period. The perfor-
mance periods are calendar years 2018, 2019 and 2020. The targets for the 
performance periods are based on operative earnings and total shareholder 
return (TSR). 

The potential rewards earned are paid in approximately two years after 
the end of the performance period as shares and in cash intended for taxes 
arising from the reward to the participant. As a main rule, no reward shall 
be paid if the participant's employment terminates before the reward pay-
ment. The share-based incentive plan is fully accounted for as an equity 
settled share-based payment.

The targets set for the performance periods 2018 and 2020 were not 
met and no share rewards will be paid. The reward earned on the basis of the 
performance period 2019 accounts for a total of 553.114 gross shares which 
will be paid to 75 participants in spring 2022 as a combination of shares and 
cash-for-taxes.

The fair value of share-based incentives has been determined at grant date 
and the fair value is expensed until the share awards have been vested. Market 
condition, in this case Total Share Holder Return of the Performance Share 
Plans was taken into account when determining the fair value at grant date 
and it will not be changed during the plan, except to the extent the service 
and non-market conditions are not met.

Key characteristics and terms of Terveystalo share-based plans granted 

and effective during 2020 are listed in the table below.

Program

Grant date

2020

2019

30 April 2020

27 March 2019

Maximum number of share awards

Outstanding at 1 Jan

Granted share awards during the period

Forfeited share awards during the period

Exercised share awards during the period

Outstanding at 31 Dec

Fair value of the share award at grant date

660,836

-

660,836

660,836

-

-

4.48

943,000

712,000

-

158,886

-

553,114

9.04

End of the performance period

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2019

End of the vesting period

30 April 2023

30 April 2022

Vesting conditions

Exercised

Total Sharehol-
der Return (TSR) 
and profitability

Total Sharehol-
der Return (TSR) 
and profitability

In shares and 
cash

In shares and 
cash

In 2020, EUR 0.9 million from share-based payments was recognized in employee 
benefit expenses and retained earnings (2019: EUR 0.7 million).

SHARE-BASED INCENTIVE PROGRAM 2021-2023
Terveystalo Plc's Board of Directors has on 3 December 2020 decided on a 
new long-term share-based incentive program for key personnel. The plan 
replaces the previous long-term incentive program. The long-term incentive 
plan consists of a Performance Share Plan for Terveystalo's management 
and other key personnel, a Bridge plan for the President and CEO, and of 
a Restricted Share Plan for specific situations such as key recruitments or 
for recognizing key talent.

The Performance Share Plan is based on a rolling 3-year performance 
period structure, with a new performance period starting at the beginning 
of each year if so decided by the Board. The Board decides on the partici-
pants, performance measures and targets as well as earning opportunities 
on an annual basis. The purpose of the program is to align the objectives of 
shareholders and key personnel to increase the company's value in the long 
term,  and  to  commit  key  personnel  to  implementing  Terveystalo's  new, 
strategy by offering them a competitive, share-based incentive program. 
The terms of the program are expected to be specified and the program is 
expected to start during the first half of 2021.

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19. FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES – CARRYING AMOUNT, FAIR VALUES AND FAIR VALUE HIERARCHY

EUR mill. 31 Dec 2020

Financial assets

Non-current

Loan receivables

Current

Cash and cash equivalents

Total

Financial liabilities

Non-current

Loans from financial institutions

Hire purchase liabilities

Deferred contingent considerations

Current

Loans from financial institutions

Hire purchase liabilities

Deferred contingent considerations

Interest rate derivatives

Total

EUR mill. 31 Dec 2019

Financial assets

Non-current

  Loan receivables

Current

  Cash and cash equivalents

Total

Financial liabilities

Non-current

  Loans from financial institutions

  Hire purchase liabilities

  Deferred contingent considerations

Current

  Loans from financial institutions

  Hire purchase liabilities

  Deferred contingent considerations

  Interest rate derivatives

Total

Financial assets and 
liabilities at fair value

Financial assets  
and liabilities at 
amortized cost

Carrying  
amount

Fair value

Fair value  
hierarchy

0.3

-

0.3

-

-

1.0

-

-

0.9

1.1

3.1

-

77.1

77.1

290.5

11.8

-

81.4

5.8

-

-

389.5

0.3

77.1

77.4

290.5

11.8

1.0

81.4

5.8

0.9

1.1

0.3

77.1

77.4

290.5

11.8

1.0

81.4

5.8

0.9

1.1

392.6

392.6

Level 2

Level 3

Level 3

Level 2

Financial assets and 
liabilities at fair value

Financial assets  
and liabilities at 
amortized cost

Carrying 
amount

Fair value

Fair value  
hierarchy

0.3

-

0.3

-

-

1.2

-

-

1.2

1.4

3.8

-

40.6

40.6

331.6

12.5

-

41.5

5.2

-

-

0.3

40.6

40.9

331.6

12.5

1.2

41.5

5.2

1.2

1.4

0.3

40.6

40.9

331.6

12.5

1.2

41.5

5.2

1.2

1.4

Level 2

Level 3

Level 3

Level 2

390.8

394.6

394.6

Financial liabilities classified at fair value hierarchy level 3 consist of deferred contingent considerations from business combinations. The measurement of deferred 
contingent considerations is based on the amounts specified in purchase agreements and the management estimate on whether the deferred consideration will be realized. 
The effect on earnings arising from the changes of fair values of the deferred contingent considerations has been EUR 0.5 million (2019: EUR 0.1 million).

20.4 LIQUIDITY RISK
The Group aims to assess and monitor continuously the amount of funding 
required by business operations, in order to ensure sufficient liquidity to 
finance its operations, to repay maturing loans as well as to carry out in-
vestments and acquisitions of companies according to the growth strategy. 
The Group’s cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in bank accounts, cash 
in hand and cash payments not yet recorded into the Group’s bank accounts 
(cash in transit) at the reporting date.

The Group manages liquidity risk by monitoring unused liquidity reser-

ves and forecasting future cash flows. 

The Group has an overdraft facility in use, of which EUR 48.0 million 

remained unused at the reporting date (2019: EUR 48.0 million).

The  table  below  presents  a  contractual  maturity  analysis  of  financial 
liabilities.  The  cash  flow  figures  are  undiscounted  and  they  include  both 
interest payments and repayments of principals. Interest payments which 
are based on variable rates have been presented using variable rates as of 
the end of the reporting date.

20. FINANCIAL RISKS
20.1 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Group is exposed to various financial risks in its normal business activities. 
The objective of the Group’s risk management is to minimize the negative 
effects of changes in the financial markets on the Group’s result and valuation. 
The Group’s main financial risks are interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity 
risk. The Group’s risk management principles are approved by the Board 
of Directors and the Group’s financial department is responsible for the 
implementation of the principles. The Group’s financial department identifies 
and assesses risks and acquires instruments needed to hedge against them. 

20.2 INTEREST RATE RISK
The Company’s interest rate risk arises from its loans from financial institutions 
issued at floating rate.  In 2020, the Group’s average interest rate for loans 
from financial institutions has been 1.1 percent (2019: 1.5 percent). If the 
interests would have been one percentage point higher it would have caused 
an increase of EUR 3.8 million in interest expenses during the year 2020. 
(2019: EUR 2.5 million).

The Group does not apply hedge accounting according to IFRS 9. The 
Group’s subsidiaries have the following open interest rate derivative contracts 
at the reporting date:

• 

Interest rate swap agreements based on which the Group pays fixed 
0.19, 0.21, 0.50 and 0.51 percent interest rate and receives variable 
interest on EUR 50.0, 25.0 and 30.0 million loan capital.

•  Floor agreements, in which the interest rate floor has been set to 0.00 

percent on EUR 50.0, 25.0 and 30.0 million loan capital.

20.3 CREDIT RISK
The majority of the Group’s incoming cash flows are payments from es-
tablished institutions, public sector and companies with appropriate credit 
rating. However, the Group’s trade receivables include credit risk. Credit risk 
is managed mainly by monitoring the customer’s credit rating on a regular 
basis and by co-operating with collection agencies. In addition, the Group’s 
customers include private people whose invoicing is primarily carried out in 
connection with the rendering of services.

The Group has no major customer specific risk concentrations and its 
credit risk is diversified. Credit risk is managed by monitoring the amount, 
maturity distribution and turnover of trade receivables. Credit risk is also 
monitored on a client-by-client basis.

The Group has assessed the potential impact of COVID-19 to credit 
risk of trade receivables. Based on the assessment, the Group’s view is that 
the credit risk has not significantly increased. The Group’s maximum credit 
risk is e qual to the carrying amount of financial assets at the reporting date. 
The maturity distribution of the Group’s trade receivables is disclosed in 
note 21 Trade and other receivables.

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Maturity analysis of liquidity risk

31 Dec 2020  
EUR mill.

Loans from financial 
institutions

Lease liabilities

Hire purchase liabilities

Trade payables

Interest rate derivatives

Total

31 Dec 2019  
EUR mill.

Loans from financial 
institutions

Lease liabilities

Hire purchase liabilities

Trade payables

Interest rate derivatives

Total

Carrying amount

Contractual cash 
flows

1 year

1–2 years

2–5 years

Over 5 years

371.9

178.5

17.6

40.1

1.1

609.3

383.5

193.1

18.2

40.1

1.2

636.1

84.9

42.1

6.0

40.1

0.5

173.6

44.3

37.5

5.2

 -

0.5

87.5

254.3

79.3

6.9

 -

0.1

340.6

-

34.2

 -

 -

 -

34.2

Carrying amount

Contractual cash 
flows

1 year

1–2 years

2–5 years

Over 5 years

373.1

198.1

17.7

38.5

1.4

628.8

388.4

215.0

18.0

38.5

1.7

661.7

45.1

42.3

5.5

38.5

0.5

131.9

44.7

37.9

4.8

 -

0.5

88.0

298.6

82.0

7.8

 -

0.6

389.0

-

52.8

-

 -

-

52.8

20.5 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
The objective of the Group’s capital management is to support business 
operations and to ensure competitive operating conditions with optimal 
capital structure, as well as to enable the implementation of the strategy.

In addition to operative cash flows the capital structure is managed by 
share issues, by increase or repayment of financial liabilities, possible con-
versions between equity and financial liabilities, as well as through operati-
ve decisions on investments and growth and potential disposals of assets in 
order to reduce liabilities.

The development of the Group’s capital structure is monitored, amon-
gst other things with the following: change in net debt, ratio of net debt to 
operating margin, and the cash flow forecast.

The Group’s net debt to equity ratio (gearing) was 85.9 percent at the 
reporting date (2019: 101.3 percent). The ratio is calculated by dividing inte-
rest bearing net debt with equity. The net debt includes interest bearing lia-
bilities less interest bearing receivables and cash and cash equivalents. The 
Group’s interest bearing liabilities were EUR 568.0 million at the reporting 
date (2019: EUR 588.8 million). A significant part of the interest-bearing 
liabilities consists of loans from financial institutions.

21. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Carrying amounts of trade and other receivables

EUR mill.

Non-current

Loan receivables

Total non-current receivables

Current

Trade receivables

Other receivables

Accrued income and deferred 
expenses

Total

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2019

0.3

0.3

85.8

1.4

7.9

95.1

0.3

0.3

90.1

2.7

8.8

101.6

Specification of accrued income and deferred expenses

EUR mill.

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2019

Personnel related deferred 
expenses

Current tax receivables

Other accrued income and 
deferred expenses

Total

0.1

3.3

4.5

7.9

0.1

3.7

5.0

8.8

During the reporting period the Group has recognized final credit losses 
and expected credit losses on trade receivables through the statement of 
income totaling EUR 1.2 million (2019: EUR 0.9 million). Impairment loss 
provision is based on simplified approach. Estimated impairment loss rates 
have been calculated using historical information of actual impairment losses 
and current conditions and the Group’s view of the economic conditions 
over the expected lives of the receivables have been taken into account.

Based on the Group’s view, the carrying amount of trade receivables 
corresponds to the maximum credit risk if the contractual parties are unable 
to meet their obligations related to trade receivables.

The  fair  value  of  other  receivables  and  accrued  income  corresponds 

with their carrying amount. 

Ageing of trade receivables and recognized credit losses

31 Dec 2020 
EUR mill.

Not past due

Past due

  Less than 30 days

  31–90 days

  91–180 days

  Over 180 days

Total

Trade receivables total

Expected credit loss

Recognized expected credit 
loss

Carrying amount

78.6

4.5

1.1

0.5

2.2

87.0

0.1%

0.5%

2.0%

10.0%

45.8%

-0.1

-0.0

-0.0

-0.1

-1.0

-1.2

78.5

4.5

1.1

0.5

1.2

85.8

Trade receivables are denominated in euros. Information about credit risk related to trade receivables is stated in note 20 Financial risks.

Ageing of trade receivables and recognized credit losses

31 Dec 2019 
EUR mill.

Not past due

Past due

  Less than 30 days

  31–90 days

  91–180 days

  Over 180 days

Total

Trade receivables total

Expected credit loss

Recognized expected credit 
loss

Carrying amount

79.0

6.7

2.8

0.7

1.8

91.0

0.1%

0.5%

2.0%

10.0%

53.8%

-0.1

-0.0

-0.1

-0.1

-0.6

-0.9

79.3

6.7

2.8

0.6

0.8

90.1

Trade receivables are denominated in euros. Information about credit risk related to trade receivables is stated in note 20 Financial risks.

22. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

23.  NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

The Group’s cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 2020, amounting to 
EUR 77.1 million (2019: EUR 40.6 million) consist of cash in hand and bank as 
well as, cash payments on the bank settlement account at the reporting date.
The carrying amounts in the statement of financial position correspond 
to the maximum amount of credit risk if the contractual parties are unable 
to  meet  their  obligations.  However,  no  significant  counterparty  risks  are 
associated with cash and cash equivalents. The fair value of cash and cash 
equivalents correspond to their carrying amounts. 

EUR mill.

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2019

Unquoted equity investments

0.8

0.8

Non-current assets held for sale at 31 December 2020, amounting to EUR 
0.8 million (2019: EUR 0.8 million), consists of shares in real estate and 
housing companies and other shares. The Group expects that the carrying 
value would be recovered through sale rather than through continuing use.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

FINANCIALS

24. SHARE CAPITAL AND INVESTED NON-RESTRICTED EQUITY RESERVE 

EUR mill.

1 Jan 2019

Equity repayment

31 Dec 2019

1 Jan 2020

31 Dec 2020

Number of 
outstanding 
shares,  
1,000 pcs

Number  
of treasury 
shares,  
1,000 pcs

Number of 
shares total, 
1,000 pcs

Share capital

Invested 
non-restricted 
equity reserve

Treasury 
shares

127,307

-

127,307

127,307

127,307

730

-

730

730

730

128,037

-

128,037

128,037

128,037

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

518.2

-25.5

492.8

492.8

492.8

-6.7

-

-6.7

-6.7

-6.7

Total

511.6

-25.5

486.1

486.1

486.1

SHARES AND SHARE CAPITAL
On 31 December 2020, the amount of shares is 128,036,531 of which amount 
of outstanding shares is 127,306,531 and amount of treasury shares is 730,000. 
The company has single share class. The shares have no nominal value. All 
shares issued have been paid in full. Each share has one vote at the Annual 
General Meeting and equal rights to dividend and other distribution of assets. 
Terveystalo PLC’s share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Oy. The trading 
code is TTALO. Terveystalo PLC’s shares belong to the book-entry sys-
tem maintained by Euroclear Finland Oy.

INVESTED NON RESTRICTED EQUITY RESERVE
Invested non restricted equity reserve consists of other investments similar 
to equity and the subscription price of shares to the extent that it has not 
been recorded in share capital according to specific resolution. According 
to the current Finnish Companies Act subscription price of new shares is 
recognized in the share capital, unless it has not been according to Issuance 
Resolution fully or partly recognized in invested non restricted equity reserve.

DISTRIBUTABLE FUNDS
On 31 December 2020, the distributable funds of the parent company 
totalled EUR 543.1 million including the profit of the financial period 2020 of 
EUR 26.0 million. The Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General 
Meeting in 2021 for profit distribution as follows:

• 

•  A dividend of EUR 0.13 (0.13) per share be distributed for 2020, 
totalling EUR 16.5 (16.5) million and the rest of the profit is recognized 
in equity.
In addition, the Board of Directors be authorized to resolve in its disc-
retion on the payment of additional dividend. The amount dividend 
to be paid based on the authorization shall not exceed EUR 0.13 per 
share and EUR 16.5 million in aggregate. The dividend proposed 
by the Board of Directors to the Annual General Meeting is not 
deducted from distributable equity until approved by the Annual 
General Meeting of Shareholders. 

No material changes have taken place in the company’s financial position 
since the end of the financial year. The liquidity of the company is good and 
the proposed allocation of funds, in the view of the Board of Directors, does 
not endanger the company's solvency.

25. FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

EUR mill.

Non-current

Loans from financial institutions

Hire purchase liabilities

Lease liabilities

Total

Current

Loans from financial institutions

Hire purchase liabilities

Lease liabilities

Total

1 Jan 2020

Cash flows

Changes

Reclassifi-cations

31 Dec 2020

Non-cash changes

331.6

12.5

159.9

504.0

41.5

5.2

38.1

84.8

-

-

-

-

-1.5

-5.5

-37.8

-44.8

0.3

4.2

18.9

23.5

0.0

1.1

-0.8

0.3

-41.4

-4.9

-37.8

-84.1

41.4

4.9

37.8

84.1

290.5

11.8

141.1

443.5

81.4

5.8

37.3

124.5

The Group’s loan agreement includes covenant based on which creditors can demand an immediate repayment of the loans if a certain covenant limit is breached. The 
covenant relates to the ratio between EBITDA and net debt, which are computed based on the IFRS standards effective as at the date of the loan agreement. The Group has 
met all covenant terms and conditions during the reporting period.

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26. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Carrying amounts of trade and other payables

EUR mill.

Trade payables

Other payables

Advances received 

Interest rate derivatives

Accrued expenses

Total

Specification of other payables

EUR mill.

Doctor's fee liabilities

VAT liabilities

Other 

Total

Specification of accrued expenses

EUR mill.

Personnel related accrued expenses

Interest liabilities

Other 

Total

27. PROVISIONS

Carrying amounts of provisions

EUR mill.

Non-current provisions

Current provisions

Total

EUR mill.

Onerous contracts

Other provisions

Total

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2019

40.1

64.8

2.2

1.1

54.5

162.7

38.5

66.2

1.5

1.4

57.7

165.4

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2019

38.4

19.5

6.8

64.8

41.1

17.0

8.1

66.2

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2019

52.2

0.3

1.9

54.5

55.1

0.4

2.2

57.7

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2019

7.7

2.4

10.1

7.5

1.6

9.1

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2019

5.8

4.3

10.1

5.0

4.1

9.1

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

FINANCIALS

Changes in provisions during the financial year 2020

EUR mill.

1 Jan 2020

Increase in provisions

Used provisions

31 Dec 2020

Changes in provisions during the financial year 2019 

EUR mill.

1 Jan 2019

Increase in provisions

Used provisions

31 Dec 2019

Onerous contracts Other provisions

5.0

3.0

-2.2

5.8

4.1

0.4

-0.3

4.3

Total

9.1

3.5

-2.5

10.1

Onerous contracts Other provisions

Total

7.0

0.5

-2.5

5.0

4.4

0.8

-1.1

4.1

11.4

1.3

-3.6

9.1

ONEROUS CONTRACTS AND OTHER PROVISIONS
The most significant provisions in the statement of financial position relate to onerous contracts and to some asset retirement obligations related to leased 
premises.

28. COLLATERAL AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

EUR mill.

Business mortgages

Total

Securities for own debts

Deposits

Guarantees

Total

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2019

-

-

0.2

0.7

0.9

0.6

0.6

0.2

0.9

1.0

29. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
GROUP’S RELATED PARTIES
The Group’s related parties include the parent company as well as subsidia-
ries and associated companies. In addition, related parties include also the 
members of the Board of Directors, Group management and the CEO as 
well as their close family members and entities in which they have control 
or joint control. Related party transactions which are not eliminated in the 
preparation of Terveystalo’s consolidated financial statements are presented 
as related party transactions.

The relationships of the parent company and the subsidiaries are disclo-

sed in note 30 Group companies.

Related party transactions

2020

Sales Purchases Receivables

Payables

Associated companies

Other related parties

Total:

2019

Associated companies

Other related parties

Total:

0.5

-

0.5

17.4

-

17.4

0.5

-

0.5

1.5

-

1.5

Sales Purchases Receivables

Payables

0.0

0.1

0.1

19.3

-

19.3

0.3

0.0

0.3

0.0

-

0.0

Compensation for the key management

Remuneration for CEOs, in thousands 
of euro

2020

2019

Ville Iho

Fixed pay

Short-term incentives

Other benefits

Share-based payments

Pensions (statutory)

Yrjö Närhinen

Fixed pay

Other short-term employee benefits

Short-term incentives

Other benefits

Share-based payments

Pension (statutory) 

366.7

240.0

-

-

89.6

-

-

-

-

-

-

27.3

-

-

-

4.7

464,0

24,0

 -

65.3

-

95,7

Total

696.3

681.0

Renumeration for CEOs is presented on accrual basis.

Remuneration to members of the 
Executive team (excluding CEO), in 
thousands of euro

Fixed pay

Short term employee benefits

Short-term incentives

Share-based payments

Termination benefits

Pensions (statutory)

Pensions (voluntary)

Total

2020

1,499.9

43.5

424.1

209.1

656.2

387.5

-

2019

1,724.1

82.0

693.9

179.8

-

432.3

8.5

3,220.4

3,120.7

Renumeration to members of the Executive team is presented on accrual basis.

BONUS SCHEME
The Company operates a bonus scheme, which is determined by the Board 
of Directors of the Company upon the recommendation of the Remune-
ration Committee. The CEO and the members of the Executive Team are 
eligible to participate in the bonus scheme in accordance with the Company’s 
bonus policy. Annual bonuses are payable based on the attainment of key 
performance targets of the Company. The key performance targets of 
the CEO and the Executive Team are based on the Company’s adjusted 
EBITDA as well as the individual business and performance targets. The 
individual business and performance targets are set by the manager of the 
participant in the bonus scheme.

The Board of Directors of Terveystalo Plc has resolved to establish a 
share-based incentive plan directed to the Group’s key employees. More 
information  on  the  share-based  incentive  plan  is  presented  in  note  18  
Share-based payments.

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YEAR 2020

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

FINANCIALS

2020

2019

30. GROUP COMPANIES

The Group’s parent company is Terveystalo Plc domiciled in Finland.

Subsidiaries as at 31 Dec 2020

Company name

EAM TTALO Holding Oy*

Evalua International Ltd. Oy

Domicile

Finland

Finland

Evalua Nederland B.V.

Netherlands

VitalMed Oy

Hierojakoulu Relaxi Oy

MedInari Oy

Rela Estonia OÜ

Rela-Group Oy

Rela-hierojat Oy

Suomen Terveystalo Oy

Terveystalo Estonia OÜ

Terveystalo Healthcare Holding Oy

Terveystalo Healthcare Oy

Terveystalo Julkiset palvelut Oy

Terveystalo Kuntaturva Oy

Terveystalo Tactus Oy

TT Ålands Tandläkarna Ab

Finland

Finland

Finland

Estonia

Finland

Finland

Finland

Estonia

Finland

Finland

Finland

Finland

Finland

Finland

Group's 
share

Group's 
voting 
rights

0.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

0.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

* Evli Asset Management holds the ownership and voting rights of EAM TTALO 
Holding Oy by legal terms, but according to the agreement Terveystalo has control over 
the company and acts as the principal, whereas EAM is an agent through the holding 
company. Based on this control arising from contractual terms, the holding company is 
consolidated into the Group's IFRS financial statements as a structured entity.

Remuneration to Board of Directors, 
in thousands of euro

Annual fee 
settled in cash

Annual fee 
settled in 
shares

Meeting 
fees

Other 
financial 
benefits*

Annual fee 
settled in cash

Annual fee 
settled in 
shares

Meeting 
fees

Other 
financial 
benefits*

Kari Kauniskangas 
(Chairman of the board)

Tomas von Rettig

Lasse Heinonen

Åse Aulie Michelet

Niko Mokkila**

Katri Viippola

Dag Andersson

Members of the Board of Directors until 
28 May 2020

Olli Holmström

Paul Hartwall

Members of the Board until 4 April 2019

Fredrik Cappelen

Eeva Ahdekivi

Yhteensä

51.0

30.3

30.3

24.2

24.2

24.2

24.2

-

-

-

-

34.0

20.2

20.2

16.1

16.1

16.1

16.1

-

-

-

-

16.0

18.0

14.8

19.1

9.4

15.4

17.3

5.4

5.4

-

-

0.5

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

-

-

-

-

48.0

29.4

29.4

23.4

-

23.4

23.4

23.4

23.4

-

-

32.0

19.6

19.6

15.6

-

15.6

15.6

15.6

15.6

-

-

14.4

12.6

12.0

22.8

-

16.2

16.2

12.6

10.8

4.8

1.8

208.4

138.8

120.8

2.3

223.8

149.2

124.2

0.5

0.3

0.3

0.2

-

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

-

-

2.1

* Other financial benefits include transfer tax fees for the annual fees paid in shares 
** Member of the Board of Directors from 2020

Management holdings

Name

Position

Kari Kauniskangas

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Dag Andersson

Member of the Board of Directors 

Lasse Heinonen

Member of the Board of Directors 

Åse Aulie Michelet

Member of the Board of Directors 

Niko Mokkila

Katri Viippola

Member of the Board of Directors 

Member of the Board of Directors 

Tomas von Rettig

Member of the Board of Directors 

2020

7,990

3,467

13,161

27,530

1,772

4,906

6,161

-

-

87,435

304,900

50,559

-

348

-

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Medical Officer

Chief Digital Officer

Chief Financial Officer

SVP, Private Customers and Clinics

SVP, Legal

SVP, Marketing and Communications

SVP, HR

SVP, Wellbeing, Diagnostics and Digital 
Services

23,594

Ville Iho

Petri Bono

Juha Juosila

Ilkka Laurila

Siina Saksi

Elina Saviharju

Veera Siivonen

Minttu Sinisalo

Pia Westman

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 30.1 CHANGES IN THE GROUP STRUCTURE
FINANCIAL YEAR 2020

The following mergers took place during the financial year 2020:

•  31.1.2020  Etelä-Karjalan  Työkunto  Oy  merged  with  Suomen 

Terveystalo Oy.

•  29.2.2020 Hardent Oy merged with Suomen Terveystalo Oy.
•  31.3.2020 TyöSyke Oy merged with Suomen Terveystalo Oy.
•  30.9.2020 Examinatio Magnetica Fennica Oy merged with Suomen 

Terveystalo Oy.

•  31.12.2020  Fertility  Clinic  Holding  Oy  merged  with  Suomen 

Terveystalo Oy.

FINANCIAL YEAR 2019
The following mergers took place during the financial year 2019:

•  28.2.2019 Fysiatrinen osaamiskeskus Prima Oy merged with Suomen 

Terveystalo Oy.

•  28.2.2019 Jyväskylän Silmätutkimuslaboratorio Oy merged with 

Suomen Terveystalo Oy.

•  28.2.2019 Puistosairaalan Silmälääkärit Oy merged with Suomen 

Terveystalo Oy.

•  30.4.2019 Attendo Aaria Oy merged with Attendo Hammaslääkä-

ripalvelut Oy.

•  30.4.2019 Attendo Hammaslääkäriasemat merged with Oy Attendo 

Hammaslääkäripalvelut Oy.

•  30.4.2019 Attendo Hammaslääkärikeskukset Oy merged Suomen 

Terveystalo Oy.

•  30.4.2019 Attendo Hammaslääkäripalvelut Oy merged with Suomen 

Terveystalo Oy.

•  30.4.2019 Attendo Työterveyspalvelut Oy merged with Terveystalo 

Julkiset palvelut Oy.

•  30.4.2019 Terveystalo Julkiset palvelut Oy partially demergered to 

Suomen Terveystalo Oy.

•  31.5.2019  Kuntoutumisasema  OTE  Oy  merged  with  Suomen 

Terveystalo Oy.

•  30.6.2019 Länsi-Vantaan Hammaslääkärit Oy merged with Suomen 

Terveystalo Oy.

•  30.9.2019 Kajaanin OMT - Fysioterapia Oy merged with Suomen 

Terveystalo Oy.

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YEAR 2020

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

FINANCIALS

31. GROUP'S KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS

Terveystalo Group, EUR mill.

Revenue

Adjusted EBITDA, * 1) 2)

Adjusted EBITDA, % * 1) 2)

EBITDA 1) 2)

EBITDA, % 1) 2)

Adjusted EBITA * 1) 2)

Adjusted EBITA, % * 1) 2)

EBITA 1) 2)

EBITA, %1) 2)

Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) * 1) 2)

Adjusted operating profit (EBIT), % * 1) 2)

Operating profit (EBIT) 2)

Operating profit (EBIT), % 2)

Return on equity (ROE), % 1) 2) 3)

Equity ratio, % 1) 2)

Earnings per share (€) 2) 3)

Net debt 2)

Gearing, % 1) 2)

Net debt/Adjusted EBITDA 1) 2) 4) 

Total assets 2)

Average personnel FTE

Personnel (end of period)

Private practitioners (end of period)

Adjusted EBITDA, excluding IFRS 16 * 1)

Net debt, excluding IFRS 16

Net debt/Adjusted EBITDA, excluding IFRS 16 * 1) 4)

2020

986.4

162.8

16.5

158.3

16.1

101.9

10.3

97.4

9.9

71.6

7.3

67.2

6.8

8.2

42.1

0.36

490.9

85.9

3.0

1,361.0

4,900

8,253

5,057

118.0

325.9

2.8

2019

1,030.7

176.3

17.1

171.2

16.6

115.1

11.2

110.0

10.7

86.5

8.4

81.4

7.9

10.3

39.9

0.43

548.2

101.3

3.1

1,359.3

4,943

8,685

5,068

131.4

366.4

2.8

2018

744.7

108.9

14.6

116.6

15.7

87.7

11.8

95.5

12.8

67.7

9.1

75.4

10.1

14.2

44.1

0.54

413.3

80.8

3.8

1,162.3

3,498

6,018

4,877

108.9

413.3

3.8

* Adjustments are material items outside the ordinary course of business, and these relate to acquisition related expenses, restructuring related expenses, gain / losses on sale of assets 
(net), strategic projects and other items affecting comparability.

1) Alternative performance measure. Terveystalo presents alternative performance measures as additional information to financial measures defined in IFRS. Those are performance 
measures that the company monitors internally, and they provide management, investors, securities analysts and other parties with significant additional information related to the 
company's results of operations, financial position and cash flows. These should not be considered in isolation or as substitute to the measures under IFRS.

2) 2018 not comparable due to the effect of IFRS 16 implementation.

3) The net profit of the January–December reference period 2018 was improved by a non-recurring deferred tax asset of EUR 13.0 million related to tax loss carry-forward.

4) 2018 does not include Attendo Health Services' result.

32. CALCULATION OF FINANCIAL RATIOS AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES

FINANCIAL RATIOS

Earnings per share, (EUR)

=

Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent company
Average number of shares during the period

ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES TO THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

The company presents the following alternative performance measures to the statement of financial position as they are, in the company's view, useful indicators 
of the company's ability to obtain financing and service its debt. 

Return on equity, %

Equity ratio, %

Gearing, %

Net debt/Adjusted EBITDA*

=

=

=

=

Profit/loss for the period 
Equity (including non-controlling interest) (average)

Equity (including non-controlling interest)
Total assets - advances received

Interest-bearing liabilities - interest-bearing receivables and cash and cash equivalents
Equity

Interest-bearing liabilities - interest-bearing receivables and cash and cash equivalents
Adjusted EBITDA

ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES TO THE STATEMENT OF INCOME

The company presents the following alternative performance measures to the statement of income as in the company's view, they increase understanding of 
the company's results of operations. In addition, the adjusted alternative performance measures are widely used by analysts, investors and other parties and 
facilitates comparability between periods.

Adjusted EBITDA*

Adjusted EBITDA, %*

Adjusted EBITA*

Adjusted EBITA, %*

Adjusted operating profit (EBIT)*

Adjusted operating profit (EBIT), %*

EBITDA

EBITDA, %

EBITA

EBITA, %

Operating profit (EBIT)

Operating profit (EBIT), %

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization, impairment losses and adjustments

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization, impairment losses and adjustments

Revenue

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization, impairment losses and adjustments

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization, impairment losses and adjustments
Revenue

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes and Share of profits in associated companies, and adjustments

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes and Share of profits in associated companies, and adjustments
Revenue

x 100%

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization and impairment losses

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization and impairment losses
Revenue

x 100%

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization and impairment losses

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization and impairment losses
Revenue

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes and Share of profits in associated companies

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes and Share of profits in associated companies
Revenue

x 100%

x 100%

x 100%

x 100%

x 100%

x 100%

x 100%

101

100

* Adjustments are material items outside the ordinary course of business, and these relate to acquisition related expenses, restructuring related expenses, gain on sale of 
assets, strategic projects, new operations and other items affecting comparability.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

FINANCIALS

33. RECONCILIATION OF ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Return on equity, %

Profit/loss for the period

Equity (including non-controlling interest) (average)

Return on equity, %

Equity ratio, %

Equity (including non-controlling interest)

Total assets

Advances received

Equity ratio, %

Gearing, %

Interest-bearing liabilities

Interest-bearing receivables and cash and cash equivalents

Equity

Gearing, %

Net debt /Adjusted EBITDA

Interest-bearing liabilities

Interest-bearing receivables and cash and cash equivalents

Adjusted EBITDA

Net debt / Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA, EUR mill.

Profit (loss) for the period

Income tax expense

Share of profits in associated companies

Net finance expenses

Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses

Adjustments*

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA, %  

Adjusted EBITDA  

Revenue

Adjusted EBITDA, %

102

2020

45.8

556.3

8.2

2020

571.4

1,361.0

2.2

42.1

2020

568.0

77.1

571.4

85.9

2020

568.0

77.1

162.8

3.0

2020

45.8

10.8

0.6

10.0

91.2

4.5

162.8

2020

162.8

986.4

16.5

2019

54.1

526.5

10.3

2019

541.2

1,359.3

1.5

39.9

2019

588.8

40.6

541.2

101.3

2019

588.8

40.6

176.3

3.1

2019

54.1

12.7

0.2

14.4

89.8

5.1

176.3

2019

176.3

1,030.7

17.1

2018

68.7

484.5

14.2

2018

511.8

1,162.3

1.8

44.1

2018

450.1

36.9

511.8

80.8

2018

450.1

36.9

108.9

3.8

2018

68.7

-0.5

-1.9

9.2

41.1

-7.7

108.9

2018

108.9

744.7

14.6

Adjusted EBITA, EUR mill.

Profit (loss) for the period

Income tax expense

Share of profits in associated companies

Net finance expenses

Amortization and impairment losses

Adjustments*

Adjusted EBITA

Adjusted EBITA, %

Adjusted EBITA

Revenue

Adjusted EBITA, %

Adjusted operating profit (EBIT), EUR mill.

Profit (loss) for the period

Income tax expense

Share of profits in associated companies

Net finance expenses

Adjustments*

Adjusted EBITA

Adjusted operating profit (EBIT), %

Adjusted EBITA

Revenue

Adjusted EBIT, %

EBITDA, EUR mill.

Profit (loss) for the period

Income tax expense

Share of profits in associated companies

Net finance expenses

Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses

EBITDA

EBITDA, %

EBITDA

Revenue

EBITDA, %

2020

45.8

10.8

0.6

10.0

30.3

4.5

101.9

2020

101.9

986.4

10.3

2020

45.8

10.8

0.6

10.0

4.5

71.6

2020

71.6

986.4

7.3

2020

45.8

10.8

0.6

10.0

91.2

158.3

2020

158.3

986.4

16.1

2019

54.1

12.7

0.2

14.4

28.6

5.1

115.1

2019

115.1

1,030.7

11.2

2019

54.1

12.7

0.2

14.4

5.1

86.5

2019

86.5

1,030.7

8.4

2019

54.1

12.7

0.2

14.4

89.8

171.2

2019

171.2

1,030.7

16.6

2018

68.7

-0.5

-1.9

9.2

20.0

-7.7

87.7

2018

87.7

744.7

11.8

2018

68.7

-0.5

-1.9

9.2

-7.7

67.7

2018

67.7

744.7

9.1

2018

68.7

-0.5

-1.9

9.2

41.1

116.6

2018

116.6

744.7

15.7

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FINANCIALS

EBITA, EUR mill.

Profit (loss) for the period

Income tax expense

Share of profits in associated companies

Net finance expenses

Amortization and impairment losses

EBITA

EBITA, %

EBITA

Revenue

EBITA, %

Operating profit (EBIT), EUR mill.

Profit (loss) for the period

Income tax expense

Share of profits in associated companies

Net finance expenses

EBIT

Operating profit, (EBIT), %

EBIT

Revenue

EBIT, %

2020

45.8

10.8

0.6

10.0

30.3

97.4

2020

97.4

986.4

9.9

2020

45.8

10.8

0.6

10.0

67.2

2020

67.2

986.4

6.8

2019

54.1

12.7

0.2

14.4

28.6

110.0

2019

110.0

1 030.7

10.7

2019

54.1

12.7

0.2

14.4

81.4

2019

81.4

1,030.7

7.9

Adjustments based on subject area* , EUR mill.

2020

2019

Acquisition related expenses 1)

Restructuring related expenses 2)

Gain on sale of asset

Strategic projects, new operations and other items affecting to comparability

Adjustments

Adjustments based on account group* , EUR mill.

Other operating income

Materials and services costs

Personnel expenses

Other operating expenses

Adjustments

0.5

1.6

-0.1

2.5

4.5

2020

-0.5

1.8

1.3

1.9

4.5

3.3

0.7

0.3

0.8

5.1

2019

-0.3

-

0.4

5.0

5.1

2018

68.7

-0.5

-1.9

9.2

20.0

95.5

2018

95.5

744.7

12.8

2018

68.7

-0.5

-1.9

9.2

75.4

2018

75.4

744.7

10.1

2018

6.6

1.4

-15.8

0.1

-7.7

2018

-16.8

0.4

0.0

8.7

-7.7

Adjusted EBITDA, excluding IFRS 16

Profit (loss) for the period 

Income tax expense

Share of profits in associated companies

Net finance expenses

Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses

Adjustments*

IFRS 16 lease expense adjustment

Adjusted EBITDA, excluding IFRS 16

Net debt/Adjusted EBITDA, excluding IFRS 16

Interest-bearing liabilities

Interest-bearing receivables and cash and cash equivalents

Adjusted EBITDA

Net debt/Adjusted EBITDA, excluding IFRS 16

2020

45.8

10.8

0.6

10.0

91.2

4.5

-44.8

118.0

2020

403.0

77.1

118.0

2.8

2019

54.1

12.7

0.2

14.4

89.8

5.1

-45.0

131.4

2019

407.0

40.6

131.4

2.8

2018

68.7

-0.5

-1.9

9.2

41.1

-7.7

-

108.9

2018

450.1

36.9

108.9

3.8

*  Adjustments are material items outside the ordinary course of business, and these relate to acquisition related expenses, restructuring related expenses, gain /losses on sale 

of assets (net), strategic projects and other items affecting comparability. 

1) Including transaction costs and expenses from integration of acquired businesses. 

2) Including restructuring of network and business operations, provisions for onerous contracts (lease agreements and other). 

34. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Terveystalo is reshaping its operating model to better respond to its custo-
mers’ needs and the ongoing transformation of the healthcare industry. As 
of January 1, 2021, Terveystalo’s organization consists of five business areas: 
Corporate Health, led by Marja-Leena Tuomola; Consumer Business, led by 
Veera Siivonen; Public Partnerships, led by Mikko Tainio; Growth Businesses, 
led by Petri Keksi, and Medical Clinic Network, led by Siina Saksi.

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FINANCIALS

PARENT COMPANY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT, FAS

PARENT COMPANY’S INCOME STATEMENT

PARENT COMPANY’S STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

EUR

Revenue

Other operating income

Materials and supplies

Employee benefit expenses

Wages and salaries

Social security expenses

Pension expenses

Other social security expenses

Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses

Other operating expenses

Operating profit or loss

Financial income and expenses

Other interest and financial income

From others

   Other interest and financial expenses

To group companies

To others

Profit or loss before appropriations and taxes

Appropriations

Increase/decrease in depreciation in excess of plan

Group contributions

Taxes

Profit or loss for the period

1.1

1.2

1.4

1.5

1.6

Note

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

924,670

-

-296

742,672

146,000

-955

EUR

ASSETS

Non-current assets 

Property, plant and equipment

   Machinery and equipment

-2,027,165

-1,819,857

Investments

-226,232

-47,089

-3,469

-1,635,698

-3,015,279

-237,965

-11,449

-15,131

-1,429,164

-2,625,850

236

392

-39,503

-1,233

-48,553

-2,596

-3,055,779

-2,676,606

10,621

35,500,000

-6,496,468

25,958,375

4,297

54,000,000

-10,224,640

41,103,051

   Holdings in group companies

Total non-current assets

Current assets

Receivables from group companies

Prepayments and accrued income

Cash and cash equivalents

Total current assets

TOTAL ASSETS

EUR

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Equity

   Share capital

   Invested non-restricted equity reserve

   Retained earnings

   Profit or loss for the period

Total equity

Appropriations

  Depreciation in excess of plan

Total appropriations

Liabilities

Current liabilities

   Loans from financial institutions

   Trade payables

   Liabilities to group companies

   Other liabilities

   Accruals and deferred income

Total liabilities

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Note

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2019

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

-

44,379

516,818,244

506,685,344

516,818,244

506,745,532

49,558,965

162,841

-

71,811,351

204,252

690

49,721,807

72,016,293

566,540,051

578,746,016

Note

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2019

2.5

2.6

80,000

80,000

493,503,962

493,503,962

23,652,357

25,958,375

-900,845

41,103,051

543,194,694

533,786,168

-

-

-

140,007

16,822,320

179,157

6,203,873

10,621

10,621

37,365

176,642

34,054,995

144,331

10,535,893

23,345,357

44,949,227

566,540,051

578,746,016

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

FINANCIALS

PARENT COMPANY'S STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

EUR

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit/loss for the period

Adjustments

   Depreciations according to plan

   Non-cash transactions                              

   Financial income and expenses

   Gains and losses on sale of property, plant, equipment

   Other adjustments

Change in working capital

   Change in trade and other receivables

   Change in trade and other payables

Taxes

Net cash from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible and intangible items

Proceeds from sale of tangible and intangible items

Net cash from investing activities

Cash flows from financial activities

Change in group account

Payment of hire purchase liabilities

Received group contribution

Dividends paid and equity repayments

Interest paid

Net cash from financial activities

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January

Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

25,958,375

41,103,051

3,469

15,131

-35,550,124

-54,004,297

40,737

893

51,149

830

-3,633,322

10,380,880

9,997,111

298,840

-11,130,628

-331,073

-727,065

-

-14,014,650

-3,511,394

-

40,016

40,016

-23,437,608

-37,365

54,000,000

-16,549,849

-1,233

13,973,945

-152

-

-152

17,093,486

-19,440

12,000,000

-25,607,306

-51,149

3,415,592

-690

-95,954

690

-

96,644

690

ACCOUNTING POLICIES OF PARENT COMPANY’S FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS
The financial statements of Terveystalo Oyj are prepared in accordance 
with Finnish Accounting Standards (FAS).

MEASUREMENT AND RECOGNITION PRINCIPLES AND METHODS
HOLDINGS IN GROUP COMPANIES
The carrying amount of holdings in group companies consists of historical 
costs less impairments. If the estimated future cash flows generated by a 
non-current asset are expected to be permanently lower than the balance of 
carrying amount, an adjustment to the value must be made to write-down 
the difference as an expense. If the basis for the impairment can no longer 
be justified at reporting date, it is reversed.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, AND DEPRECIATION
The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment consists of historical 
costs less depreciation and other deductions. Property, plant and equipment 
are depreciated using straight-line depreciation based on the expected 
useful life of the asset.

The depreciation is based on the following expected useful lives:

Machinery and equipment: 5 years

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FINANCIALS

NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF INCOME
1.1 REVENUE

EUR

Finland

Total

1.2 DEPRECIATION, AMORTIZATION AND IMPAIRMENT LOSSES

EUR

Depreciation

Total

1.3 PERSONNEL

Average number of personnel during financial year

1.4 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

EUR

External services

ICT expenses

Non-statutory personnel expenses

Leases

Travel expenses

Marketing and communication

Other costs

Total

Auditor’s fees

EUR

Audit and auditor's statements based on laws and regulations

  Audit, KPMG

  Auditor's statements based on laws and regulations, KPMG

Total

Non audit services

  Assurance services, KPMG

  Tax services, KPMG

Total

Auditor's fees total

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

924,670

924,670

742,672

742,672

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

-3,469

-3,469

-15,131

-15,131

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

6

6

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

-633,564

-29,014

-51,934

-14,560

-17,762

-423,979

-464,886

-410,585

-21,799

-294,403

-51,318

-43,950

-105,119

-501,989

-1,635,698

-1,429,164

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

-56,240

-

-56,240

-

-

-

-56,240

-63,195

-13,500

-76,695

-6,448

-41,352

-47,800

-124,495

1.5 FINANCIAL INCOME AND EXPENSES

EUR

Other interest and financial income

From others

Total

Other interest and financial expenses

To group companies

To others

Total

1.6 APPROPRIATIONS

EUR

Increase/decrease in depreciation in excess of plan

Group contributions received

Appropriations total

NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL POSITION
2.1 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Machinery and equipment

EUR

Acquisition cost 1 Jan

Additions

Disposals

Acquisition cost 31 Dec

Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 1 Jan

Depreciation for the period

Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 31 Dec

Carrying amount 1 Jan

Carrying amount 31 Dec

2.2 INVESTMENTS

Holdings in group companies

EUR

Acquisition cost 1 Jan

Addition

Acquisition cost 31 Dec

Carrying amount 1 Jan

Carrying amount 31 Dec

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

236

236

-39,503

-1,233

-40,737

392

392

-48,553

-2,596

-51,149

1.1.-31.12.2020

1.1.-31.12.2019

10,621

4,297

35,500,000

54,000,000

35,510,621

54,004,297

2020

79,152

-

-40,627

38,525

-34,773

-3,752

-38,525

44,379

-

2019

79,830

152

-830

79,152

-19,642

-15,131

-34,773

60,188

44,379

2020

2019

506,685,344

506,685,344

10,132,900

-

516,818,244

506,685,344

506,685,344

506,685,344

516,818,244

506,685,344

110

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FINANCIALS

Parent company ownerships:

Holdings in group companies

Terveystalo Healthcare Holding Oy

2.3 RECEIVABLES FROM GROUP COMPANIES

EUR

Loan receivables

Trade receivables

Group account receivables

Prepayments and accrued income

Total

2.4 CHANGES IN EQUITY
RESTRICTED EQUITY

Share capital

EUR

At the beginning of the period

At the end of the period

Total restricted equity

UNRESTRICTED EQUITY

Invested non-restricted equity reserve

EUR

At the beginning of the period

Equity repayment

At the end of the period

Retained earnings
EUR

Retained earnings at the beginning of the period

Dividends paid

Retained earnings at the end of the period

Profit or loss for the period

Total unrestricted equity

Total equity

Distributable equity
EUR

Invested non-restricted equity reserve

Retained earnings

Profit or loss for the period

Total

2020

40,202,206

-16,549,849

23,652,357

25,958,375

2019

-900,845

-

-900,845

41,103,051

543,114,694

533,706,168

543,194,694

533,786,168

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2019

493,503,962

493,503,962

23,652,357

25,958,375

-900,845

41,103,051

543,114,694

533,706,168

SHARES AND SHARE CAPITAL
On 31 December 2020 the amount of shares is 128,036,531 of which 730,000 
is held by EAM TTALO Holding Oy, company which is under the control 
of Terveystalo PLC. The company has single share class. The shares have 
no nominal value. All shares issued have been paid in full. Each share has 
one vote at the Annual General Meeting and equal rights to dividend and 
other distribution of assets. 

Terveystalo PLC’s share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Oy. The trading 
code is TTALO. Terveystalo PLC’s shares belong to the book-entry sys-
tem maintained by Euroclear Finland Oy.

INVESTED NON-RESTRICTED EQUITY RESERVE
Invested non-restricted equity reserve consists of other investments similar 
to equity and the subscription price of shares to the extent that it has not 
been recorded in share capital according to specific resolution. According 
to the current Finnish Companies Act, subscription price of new shares is 
recognized in the share capital, unless it has not been according to Issuance 
Resolution fully or partly recognized in invested non-restricted equity reserve.

2020

100%

2019

100%

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2019

-

1,146,591

6,203,314

42,209,060

49,558,965

10,132,900

969,860

-

60,708,591

71,811,351

2020

80,000

80,000

2019

80,000

80,000

80,000

80,000

2020

2019

493,503,962

-

519,111,269

-25,607,306

493,503,962

493,503,962

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FINANCIALS

2.5 LIABILITIES
2.5.1 CURRENT LIABILITIES

EUR

Loans from financial institutions

Trade payables

Other liabilities to group companies

Other liabilities

Accruals

Total

2.5.2 LIABILITIES TO GROUP COMPANIES

EUR

Trade payables

Group account payables

Accruals and deferred income

Total

2.5.3 ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED EXPENSES

EUR

Personnel related accrued expenses

Tax liabilities

Total

OTHER NOTES
3. COLLATERAL AND OTHER CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

EUR

Suretyship

Guarantees

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2019

-

140,007

16,822,320

179,157

6,203,873

37,365

176,642

34,054,995

144,331

10,535,893

23,345,357

44,949,227

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2019

157,021

16,662,176

3,123

2,285

33,896,471

156,240

16,822,320

34,054,996

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2019

613,405

5,590,468

311,253

10,224,640

6,203,873

10,535,893

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2019

372,800,000

374,200,000

393,134

400,734

SIGNATURES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Helsinki, 10 February 2021

Kari Kauniskangas 
Chairman of the Board of Directors 

Dag Andersson
Member of the Board of Directors

Lasse Heinonen 
Member of the Board of Directors 

Åse Aulie Michelet
Member of the Board of Directors

Niko Mokkila 
Member of the Board of Directors 

Katri Viippola
Member of the Board of Directors

Tomas von Rettig 
Member of the Board of Directors 

Ville Iho
President and CEO

AUDITORS NOTE

A report on the audit has been issued today.

Helsinki, 10 February 2021

KPMG Oy Ab
Audit firm

Henrik Holmbom
Authorised Public Accountant

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Auditor’s Report

TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF TERVEYSTALO PLC

REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OPINION
We have audited the financial statements of Terveystalo Plc (business identity 
code 2575979-3) for the year ended 31 December 2020. The financial state-
ments comprise the consolidated balance sheet, income statement, statement 
of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity, statement of cash 
flows and notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies, as 
well as the parent company’s balance sheet, income statement, statement 
of cash flows and notes.

In our opinion

• 

• 

 the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the 
group’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows in 
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 
as adopted by the EU
 the financial statements give a true and fair view of the parent com-
pany’s financial performance and financial position in accordance 
with the laws and regulations governing the preparation of financial 
statements in Finland and comply with statutory requirements.

Our opinion is consistent with the additional report submitted to the Audit 
Committee.

BASIS FOR OPINION
We conducted our audit in accordance with good auditing practice in Finland. 
Our responsibilities under good auditing practice are further described in 
the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements 
section of our report.

We  are  independent  of  the  parent  company  and  of  the  group  com-
panies in accordance with the ethical requirements that are applicable in 
Finland and are relevant to our audit, and we have fulfilled our other ethical 
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.

To  our  best  knowledge  and  understanding,  the  non-audit  services 
that we have provided to the parent company and group companies are in 
compliance with laws and regulations applicable in Finland regarding these 
services, and we have not provided any prohibited non-audit services re-
ferred to in Article 5(1) of EU regulation 537/2014. The non-audit services 
that we have provided have been disclosed in note 9 to the consolidated 
financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and 

appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

MATERIALITY
The scope of our audit was influenced by our application of materiality. The 
materiality is determined based on our professional judgement and is used 
to determine the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and to 
evaluate the effect of identified misstatements on the financial statements 
as a whole. The level of materiality we set is based on our assessment of the 
magnitude of misstatements that, individually or in aggregate, could reaso-
nably be expected to have influence on the economic decisions of the users 
of the financial statements. We have also taken into account misstatements 
that in our opinion are material for qualitative reasons for the users of the 
financial statements.

KEY AUDIT MATTERS
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were 
of most significance in our audit of the financial statements of the current 
period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the 
financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we 
do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. The significant risks of 
material misstatement referred to in the EU Regulation No 537/2014 point 
(c) of Article 10(2) are included in the description of key audit matters below.
We  have  also  addressed  the  risk  of  management  override  of  internal 
controls.  This  includes  consideration  of  whether  there  was  evidence  of 
management bias that represented a risk of material misstatement due to 
fraud.

THE KEY AUDIT MATTER

HOW THE MATTER WAS ADDRESSED IN THE AUDIT

VALUATION OF GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS  
(ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES FOR THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE NOTES 14 AND 15)

•  At the year-end 2020 the goodwill amounted to 781.8 M€ and accounted 
for 57% of the consolidated total assets and for 137% of the consolidated 
equity. 

•  Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually. An impairment is 

recognised when the recoverable amount is less than the carrying value of 
the asset.

•  Terveystalo determines recoverable amounts for impairment tests based 

on value in use. Preparation of cash flow projections underlying impairment 
tests requires management judgments for profitability, long-term growth 
rate and discount rate.

•  The acquisition-related recognized assets for trade mark and customer 
relationships at the year-end 2020 were in total 110.5 M€. These assets 
have finite useful lives and the related amortization periods shall be 
reviewed annually.

•  Given the high level of management judgment related to the forecasts 

used and the significant carrying amounts involved, valuation of goodwill 
and intangible assets is considered a key audit matter.

•  We assessed the key assumptions used in the impairment tests, such as 

profitability, discount rate and long-term growth rate. To analyse the forecasts 
we applied professional judgement in testing the key assumptions and assessing 
the resulting effects on the sensitivity analysis. 

•  We involved KPMG valuation specialists when assessing the appropriateness 
of the assumptions used and the technical accuracy of the calculations. This 
included a comparison to external financial and industry forecasts.

•  In respect of the acquisition-related intangible assets we evaluated the recove-
rability of these assets by assessing the related calculations and the underlying 
assumptions.

•  In addition, we considered the appropriateness of the disclosures in respect of 

goodwill, impairment testing and intangible assets.

REVENUE RECOGNITION  
(ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES FOR THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE NOTE 4)

•  The consolidated revenue amounted to 986.4 M€ million and consist of 

numerous types of individual service transactions and service combinations 
generated to various customer and payer groups in multiple business 
locations. Volumes of sales transactions processed in the IT systems are 
substantial and Terveystalo also uses a number of service pricing models 
and client contract templates.

•  Given the variety and large number of sales transactions, revenue 

recognition is considered a key audit matter. 

•  As part of our audit procedures, we evaluated the sales-related internal control 
environment, as well as tested the effectiveness of the key controls. We also 
performed substantive audit procedures.

•  We evaluated the IT systems relevant for revenue recognition and the functio-

ning of the related general IT controls.

•  We tested the effectiveness of the processes to enter and record sales 

transactions as well as the sales pricing and invoicing processes. We also tested 
inclusion of relevant transactions in the appropriate period in order to assess the 
accuracy of revenue recognition.

•  In addition, we tested controls over cash sales such as reconciliation routines. 

•  We considered the appropriateness of the disclosures provided for revenue in 

the consolidated financial statements.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

FINANCIALS

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE 
MANAGING DIRECTOR (CEO) FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
The Board of Directors and the Managing Director (CEO) are responsible 
for the preparation of consolidated financial statements that give a true and 
fair view in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards 
(IFRS) as adopted by the EU, and of financial statements that give a true 
and fair view in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the 
preparation of financial statements in Finland and comply with statutory 
requirements. The Board of Directors and the Managing Director (CEO) 
are also responsible for such internal control as they determine is necessary 
to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material 
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the Board of Directors and the 
Managing Director (CEO) are responsible for assessing the parent com-
pany’s and the group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as 
applicable, matters relating to going concern and using the going concern 
basis of accounting. The financial statements are prepared using the going 
concern  basis  of  accounting  unless  there  is  an  intention  to  liquidate  the 
parent company or the group or cease operations, or there is no realistic 
alternative but to do so.

AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial 
statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due 
to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. 
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that 
an audit conducted in accordance with good auditing practice will always 
detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from 
fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, 
they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of 
users taken on the basis of the financial statements.

As part of an audit in accordance with good auditing practice, we exerci-
se professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout 
the audit. We also:

• 

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial 
statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit 
procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that 
is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The 
risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is 
higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, 
forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of 
internal control.

•  Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit 
in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the cir-
cumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the 
effectiveness of the parent company’s or the group’s internal control. 
•  Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the 
reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made 
by management.

•  Conclude on the appropriateness of the Board of Directors’ and 
the Managing Director’s (CEO) use of the going concern basis of 
accounting and based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a 
material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may 
cast significant doubt on the parent company’s or the group’s ability to 
continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty 
exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the 
related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures 
are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on 
the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. 
However, future events or conditions may cause the parent company 
or the group to cease to continue as a going concern.

•  Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the finan-
cial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial 
statements represent the underlying transactions and events so that 
the financial statements give a true and fair view.

•  Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial 
information of the entities or business activities within the group to 
express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We 
are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of 
the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.

We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among 
other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant 
audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that 
we identify during our audit.

We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that 
we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding indepen-
dence, and communicate with them all relationships and other matters that 
may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where app-
licable, related safeguards.

From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, 
we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of 
the  financial  statements  of  the  current  period  and  are  therefore  the  key 
audit  matters.  We  describe  these  matters  in  our  auditor’s  report  unless 
law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in 
extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be 
communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing 
so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits 
of such communication.

OTHER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

INFORMATION ON OUR AUDIT ENGAGEMENT
We have acted as auditors appointed by the Annual General Meeting 
uninterrupted for 9 years. Terveystalo Plc became a public interest entity 
on 13 October 2017.

OTHER INFORMATION
The Board of Directors and the Managing Director (CEO) are responsible 
for the other information. The other information comprises the report of the 
Board of Directors and the information included in the Annual Report, but 
does not include the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. 
We have obtained the report of the Board of Directors prior to the date of 
this auditor’s report, and the Annual Report is expected to be made available 
to us after that date. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover 
the other information.

In  connection  with  our  audit  of  the  financial  statements,  our  respon-
sibility is to read the other information identified above and, in doing so, 
consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the 
financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise 
appears to be materially misstated. With respect to the report of the Board 
of Directors, our responsibility also includes considering whether the report 
of the Board of Directors has been prepared in accordance with the appli-
cable laws and regulations.

In our opinion, the information in the report of the Board of Directors is 
consistent with the information in the financial statements and the report of 
the Board of Directors has been prepared in accordance with the applicable 
laws and regulations.

If, based on the work we have performed on the other information that 
we obtained prior to the date of this auditor’s report, we conclude that the-
re is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to 
report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

Helsinki, 10 February 2021
KPMG OY AB

Henrik Holmbom
Authorised Public Accountant, KHT

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