SSH Communications Security is a world-leading provider of enterprise security solutions and end-to-end communications security, and the original developer of the Secure Shell protocol. The company's SSH Tectia solution addresses the most critical needs of large enterprises, financial institutions, and government agencies. As the original developer of the Secure Shell protocol and other key network security technologies, SSH has for more than 10 years developed end-to-end communications security solutions specifically for the enterprise. Currently more than 100 of Global Fortune 500 companies are using SSH security solutions.
SSH reported consolidated net sales of EUR 14.1 million for 2007 and employed 83 people at the end of the financial year. Besides Finland, the company has offices in the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
SSH was established in 1995, and its shares have been quoted on the Helsinki Exchanges, under the trading code of SSH1V, since December 2000. SSH belongs to the Nordic Small Cap Segment.
| 2007 | 2006 | Change, % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales, EUR million | 14.1 | 9.5 | 49.4% |
| Operating profit/loss, as % of net sales | 15.3 | -9.4 | - |
| Profit/loss before extraordinary items and taxes, as % of net sales | 21.5 | -2.0 | - |
| Earnings/share, EUR | 0.11 | -0.01 | - |
| Balance sheet total, EUR million * | 25.5 | 21.3 | 19.7% |
| Equity-to-assets ratio, % | 91.4 | 92.4 | -1.1% |
| Personnel at end of financial year | 83 | 80 | 3.7% |
* During 2006, SSH performed a decrease of the share premium fund and partial distribution of the the funds to the shareholders. The amount distributed totaled EUR 7,073,286.50.
