Results for the First Half 2006 (Ad hoc Release)
Vienna, August 23, 2006 - Telekom Austria AG (VSE: TKA; NYSE: TKA) today announced its results for the first half year 2006 and the second quarter ending June 30, 2006.
- Group revenues increase by 15.9% to EUR 2,328.0 million
- Group operating income rises by 39.9% to EUR 414.1 million
- Consolidated net income increases by 53.2% to EUR 284.9 million, earnings per share increase by 57.7%
- Wireline segment is characterized by strong broadband business partly offsetting ongoing fixed-to-mobile migration
- Revenue growth in all companies of the wireless segment driven by strong subscriber additions
- Withdrawal from auction of Mobi 63 demonstrates focus on value creation and provides scope for revision of cash use policy
- Share buyback program modified from 6% to 10% of share capital
- Improved outlook for operating income and net income for FY 2006
Detailed financial Figures
Results for 1st Half and 2nd Quarter 2006 (191.3 KB)
Ad hoc Release
Note: All financial figures are based on IFRS; if not stated otherwise, all comparisons are given year-on-year.
Consolidated 2Q 06 and 1H 2006 financial statements of Telekom Austria include figures for Mobiltel. A contribution from Mobiltel is not included in 2Q 05 and 1H 2005 results.
Contact:
Elisabeth Mattes
Telekom Austria Group’s Spokeswoman
Tel: +43 (0) 1 33161 2730
E-Mail: e.mattes@mobilkom.at
Peter E. Zydek
Head of Investor Relations
Tel.: +43 (0) 59059 1 19001
E-Mail: peter.zydek@telekom.at
