Ad hoc Release QU 2 2008
Results for the First Half Year 2008
Vienna, August 20, 2008 - Telekom Austria AG (VSE: TKA; NYSE: TKA) today announced its results for the Second Quarter and First Half Year 2008 ending June 30, 2008.
- Revenues grow by 7.7% from EUR 2,353.8 million to EUR 2,535.8 million
- EBITDA increases by 2.7% from EUR 942.4 million to EUR 967.7 million
- Continuing growth of international operations drives EBITDA
- Ongoing stabilization of Fixed Net trends as product bundles are effective in decelerating access line loss
- Subscriber base in the Mobile Communication segment grows by 52.5% to 16.5 million customers
- Outlook for full-year 2008 including DPS guidance of at least EUR 0.75 reiterated
|
in EUR million |
2Q 08 | 2Q 07 | % change | 1 H 08 | 1 H 07 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 1,276.2 | 1,208.0 | 5.6% | 2,535.8 | 2,353.8 | 7.7% |
| EBITDA | 469.1 | 466.1 | 0.6% | 967.7 | 942.4 | 2.7% |
| Operating income | 174.7 | 198.1 | -11.8% | 389.9 | 410.2 | -4.9% |
| Net income | 96.3 | 130.6 | -26.3% | 226.0 | 277.8 | -18.6% |
| Earnings per share (in EUR) | 0.22 | 0.29 | -24.9% | 0.51 | 0.61 | -16.2% |
| Capital expenditures | 190.7 | 209.4 | -8.9% | 350.3 | 376.7 | -7.0% |
| in EUR million | June 30, 2008 | Dec 31, 2007 | % change | |||
| Net debt | 4,402.1 | 4,407.2 | -0.1% |
The full quarterly report and further information is available on our website at http://www.telekomaustria.com/ir/investor-relations-en.php
Further inquiry note:
Peter E. Zydek
Telekom Austria
Head of Investor Relations
Tel.: +43 (0) 590591-19001
E-mail: peter.zydek@telekom.at
Elisabeth Mattes
Telekom Austria Group’s Spokeswoman
Phone: +43 (0)664 331 2730
E-Mail: elisabeth.mattes@telekom.at
Note: All financial figures are based on U.S. GAAP; if not defined otherwise, all comparisons are given year-on-year
