Regulatory News: After recent impairment tests, TeliaSonera (STO:TLSN)(LSE:TEE) has decided to make non-cash goodwill impairment charges in in Norway related to NetCom and Lithuania related to Omnitel. For NetCom, the impairment charge will be SEK 2,752 million. The charge primarily relates to the substantial goodwill amount created at the acquisition of the company in 2000, and the current assessment of the achievable long-term return on investment. The goodwill impairment charge in Omnitel of SEK 318 million is based on a decrease of the total value of the Lithuanian mobile market related to competition and price pressure. The total goodwill impairment charge of SEK 3,070 million will be reported in TeliaSonera's second quarter consolidated financial statements, and classified as non-recurring items, with no effect on cash flow. The goodwill charges are based on long-term assessments, and not specifically related to the short-term performance of the respective business unit.