Ad hoc Release QU 1 2010
Vienna, May 12, 2010 - The Telekom Austria Group (VSE: TKA, OTC US: TKAGY) today announced its results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2010.
Vienna, May 13, 2009 - The Telekom Austria Group (VSE: TKA, OTC US: TKAGY) today announced its results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2009.
- Stabilization of Fixed Net subscriber base with just 0.8% lines lost
- Mobile Communication continues to grow its subscriber base with a 6.0% increase to 19.0 million customers
- Revenues decline by 5.9% to EUR 1,126.0 million primarily driven by lower revenues in domestic operations and Bulgaria
- Cost reductions absorb half of the revenue pressure and limit EBITDA decline to 6.4%
- Free cash flow increases by almost 26% to EUR 165.7 million
- Outlook 2010 reiterated, excluding effects from merger of domestic businesses
- Dividend per share floor of 75 cents reiterated for 2010–2012
|
in EUR million |
1Q 10 | 1Q 09 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 1,126.0 | 1,197.1 | -5.9% |
| EBITDA | 425.9 | 454.8 | -6.4% |
| Operating income | 166.3 | 180.1 | -7.7% |
| Net income | 91.2 | 85.3 | 6.9% |
| Earnings per share (in EUR) | 0.21 | 0.19 | 6.7% |
| Free Cash flow per share (in EUR) | 0.37 | 0.30 | 25.8% |
| Capital expenditures | 136.4 | 116.00 | 17.6% |
| in EUR million | March. 31, 2010 | March 31, 2009 | % change |
| Net debt | 3,450.2 | 3,614.8 | -4.6% |
| Net debt/EBITDA (12 months) excluding restructuring program | 2.0x | 2.0x |
Full quarterly report and further information
Further inquiry note:
Peter E. Zydek
Telekom Austria
Head of Investor Relations
Tel.: +43 (0) 590591-19000
E-mail: peter.zydek@telekom.at
Elisabeth Mattes
Telekom Austria Group’s Spokeswoman
Phone: +43 (0)1 33161 2730
E-Mail: elisabeth.mattes@telekom.at
