Net profit dropped, however, by 12.9%, to RON12.5 million, and net margin contracted from 2.6% to 2.1%.
Total debts went up by 12.3% to RON151.8 million. The average number of employees declined from 1,952 to 1,887.
The company’s turnover hit the highest level since 2008.
Nokia Networks Romania is the largest telecom R&D center locally.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)