Ad-hoc Release QU 3 2008
Die Telekom Austria Aktie wird seit 21. November 2000 an den Börsenplätzen Wien und New York gehandelt. Mit einem Volumen von insgesamt über 188 Mio. Stück und einem Handelsumsatz von ca. 1,7 Mrd. EUR zählte sie im Jahr 2002 zu den drei umsatzstärksten Titeln an der Wiener Börse.
Results for the First Nine Months 2008
Vienna, November 12, 2008 - Telekom Austria Group (VSE: TKA, OTC US: TKAGY) today announced its results for the first nine months 2008 and the third quarter ending September 30, 2008.
- Revenues grow by 6.4% from EUR 3,630.9 million to EUR 3,863.8 million
- EBITDA increases by 3.0% from EUR 1,463.6 million to EUR 1,507.6 million
- EBITDA is driven by international operations and the consolidation of Velcom
- Ongoing stabilization of Fixed Net trend as product bundles are effective in decelerating access line loss
- Fixed Net restructuring measures will lead to further headcount reduction, expected non-cash provision of approximately EUR 630 million in 4Q 08
- Outlook for FY 08 for operating business including DPS guidance of at least EUR 0.75 reiterated despite impact of restructuring measures on earnings in 4Q 08
| in EUR million | 3Q 08 | 3Q 07 | % change | 1-9M 08 | 1-9M 07 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 1,328.0 | 1,277.1 | 4.0% | 3,863.8 | 3,630.9 | 6.7% |
| EBITDA | 539.9 | 521.2 | 3.6% | 1,507,6 | 1,463.6 | 3.0% |
| Operating income | 261.7 | 257.8 | 1.5% | 651.6 | 668.0 | -2.5% |
| Net income | 162.9 | 173.7 | -6.2% | 388.9 | 451.5 | -13.9% |
| Earnings per share in EUR) | 0.37 | 0.39 | -5.5% | 0.88 | 0.99 | -11.2% |
| Capital expenditures | 184.0 | 158.1 | 16.4% | 534.3 | 534.8 | -0.1% |
| in EUR million | Sept. 30, 07 | Dec. 31. 2007 | % change | |||
| Net debt | 4,170.8 | 4,407.2 | -5.4% |
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