Release of 28.02.2013

Ad-hoc: Results for the Full Year 2012

Vienna, February 28, 2013 - Telekom Austria Group (VSE: TKA, OTC US: TKAGY) today announced its results for the full year 2012 and the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2012.

Highlights

  • Austrian and Bulgarian segments drive 2.8% revenue and 4.7% EBITDA comparable decline to EUR 4.33 billion and EUR 1.46 billion respectively
  • Croatian segment benefits from full-year consolidation of the fixed line business
  • Strong operating performance in Belarusian segment
  • Continued growth in Additional Markets segment
  • OPEX savings of EUR 71.3 million lessen revenue pressure on EBITDA comparable
  • Group Outlook 2013: Revenues approximately EUR 4.1 billion, CAPEX* approximately EUR 700 million
  • Expected dividend per share of EUR 0.05 for 2012 and 2013

in EUR millionQ4 2012Q4 2011% change1-12 M 20121-12 M 2011% change
Revenues 1,117.8 1,115.9 0.2% 4,329.7 4,454.6 -2.8%
EBITDA comparable 318,8 336,9 -5.4% 1,455.4 1,527.3 -4.7%
Operating income 68.7 -216.4 n.m. 456.8 -7.6 n.m.
Net income -76.3 -321.5 -76.3% 103.8 -252.8 n.m.
Earnings per share (in EUR) -0.17 -0.72 -76.2% 0.23 -0.57 n.m.
Free cash flow per share (in EUR) 0.03 0.22 -85.3% 0.74 1.08 -32.1%
Capital Expenditures 238.8 284.1 -15.9% 728.2 739,0 -1.5%
             
in EUR million       Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 % change
Net Debt       3,248.9 3,380.3 -3.9%
Net Debt/EBITDA comparable (12 months) excluding restructuring program       2.2x 2.2x  

 

All financial figures are based on IFRS; if not stated otherwise, all comparisons are given year-on-year. EBITDA comparable is defined as net income excluding financial result, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, restructuring and impairment charges.

* Does not include investments for licenses and spectrum nor acquisitions


Detailed financial Figures

Full quarterly report and further information

Results for the Financial Year 2012 and the 4th Quarter 2012 (3,858.3 KB)


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