Investor Presentation • Nov 19, 2024
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This presentation contains general data and information as well as forward looking statements about Bezeq - The Israeli Telecommunications Corp., Ltd. ("Bezeq"). Such statements, along with explanations and clarifications presented by Bezeq's representatives, include expressions of management's expectations about new and existing programs, opportunities, technology and market conditions. Although Bezeq believes its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, these statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. These statements should not be regarded as a representation that anticipated events will occur or that expected aspirations will be achieved. In addition, the realization and/or otherwise of the forward looking information will be affected by factors that cannot be assessed in advance, and which are not within the control of Bezeq, including the risk factors that are characteristic of its operations, developments in the general environment, external factors, and the regulation that affects Bezeq's operations.
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2.1% growth in core revenues(1) to NIS 2.02 billion, due to 3.6% growth in Bezeq Fixed-Line and despite the war's impact on Pelephone's roaming revenues

Adj. EBITDA was impacted by the reversal of the provision for the universal fiber fund in Q3-2023 (NIS 30 million difference), as well as the war's impact on roaming revenues. After adjusting for the above, Adj. EBITDA decreased by 1%

Net debt decreased by NIS 290 million to NIS 4.7 billion. Continued growth in free cash flow in the first nine months of 2024

Continued growth in strategic drivers – 50% increase in fiber take-up, 6% in retail broadband ARPU and 25% in 5G postpaid subscriber plans.
2% growth in Bezeq Group retail broadband subscribers(2) while fiber infrastructure take-up reaches 31% with 781k fiber customers today

Focus on group core activities – sale of Bezeq Online for NIS 50 million

All results are compared to Q3-2023 unless otherwise stated
(1) Group revenues excluding Bezeq Fixed-Line telephony revenues, Pelephone interconnect fees and Bezeq International consumer revenues
(2) Bezeq Fixed-Line retail broadband and yes fiber bundle subscribers

(2) After adjusting for other operating expenses/income, net, one-time losses/gains from impairment/increase in value of assets and stock-based compensation
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(2) Compared to Q2-2024
(3) Unless otherwise stated, Pelephone revenues and ARPU in this presentation excl. interconnect fees
(4) IP subscribers - the number of yes subscribers viewing IP broadcasting through the yes+ and STINGTV services. This includes subscribers that use satellite services as well

(1) As compared to Q4-2020
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(2) IP subscribers - the number of yes subscribers viewing IP broadcasting through the yes+ and STINGTV services. This includes subscribers that use satellite services as well

Q3-2023 Q4-2023 Q1-2024 Q2-2024 Q3-2024 Fixed-line telephony, Pelephone interconnect and Bezeq Intl consumer Core revenues )2(
7

10.1%
365
178


)1( After adjusting for other operating expenses/income, net, one-time losses/gains from impairment/increase in value of assets and stock-based compensation
)2( Total Group revenues exc. Bezeq Fixed-Line telephony revenues, Pelephone interconnect fees and Bezeq International consumer revenues (3) % change in core revenues

9M-2023 9M-2024
% - Capex/Sales
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9M-2023 9M-2024

| 2,618 | 2,618 | 2,611 | 2,615 | 2,639 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,454 | 1,442 | 1,419 | 1,409 | 1,397 |
| 1,029 | 1,028 | 1,019 | 1,014 | 1,012 |
| 576 | 574 | 571 | 567 | 563 |
| 471 | 467 | 470 | 472 | 474 |
| Q3-2023 | Q4-2023 | Q1-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q3-2024 |
Continued increase in cellular subscribers
Moderating decline in retail broadband subscribers

• Decrease of NIS 290 million, or 5.8% y-o-y, to NIS 4.7 billion
| Rating Agency | Rating | Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| S&P Global Maalot | ilAA | Stable |
| Midroog | Aa2.il | Stable |

Fixed-Line core revenues(1) increased 3.6% to NIS 970 million, mainly due to higher revenues from broadband services, transmission and data communications as well as infrastructure projects

Retail fiber customers reached over 500k as of today, with 5.6% growth in retail broadband ARPU reaching NIS 131

Adj. EBITDA decreased 1.2%, primarily due to the reversal of the provision for the universal fiber fund in Q3-2023 (NIS 16 million impact), as well as higher salary expenses
Fiber network homes passed reached 2.5m with 781k take-up (31%)(2)
(1) Total Fixed-Line revenues excluding telephony revenues (2) Retail and wholesale, as of reporting date
449
646 637 649 633 638
60% 59% 60% 59% 58%
192
258
16.8%
1.2%

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(3) Fixed-line revenues excluding telephony revenues
(1) After adjusting for other operating expenses/income, net, one-time losses/gains from impairment/increase in value of assets and stock-based compensation (2) % change in core revenues
310 251
% - Adjusted EBITDA margin


(1) After adjusting for other operating expenses/income, net, one-time losses/gains from impairment/increase in value of assets and stock-based compensation
13 (2) % change in core revenues
(3) Fixed-line revenues excluding telephony revenues

5.6% 124 125 127 129 131 Q3-2023 Q4-2023 Q1-2024 Q2-2024 Q3-2024




Fiber subscribers represent 50% of total retail subscribers 61% y-o-y increase in wholesale take-up

Total Retail Fiber Take-Up (Thousands) Total Wholesale Fiber Take-Up (Thousands)

Total Fiber Net Adds (thousands, Retail and Wholesale) Homes Passed (thousands) 82 59 70 59 65 Q3-2023 Q4-2023 Q1-2024 Q2-2024 Q3-2024
Total Fiber Take-Up (thousands, Retail and Wholesale)

16 Over 780k active subscribers on Bezeq's fiber network Over 2.5m homes passed



Q3-2023 Q4-2023 Q1-2024 Q2-2024 Q3-2024



Stable revenues (exc. interconnect fees) despite the impact of the war, mainly on roaming revenues (NIS 20 million impact)

Adjusted EBITDA decreased 5.9% to NIS 191 million, due to the impact of the war as well as the timing of the provision for the universal fiber fund. After adjusting for these effects, Adjusted EBITDA would have increased by 6%

5G subscriber plans grew by 52k reaching over 1.2 million (53% of postpaid subscribers)(1) , alongside growth of 23k in postpaid subscribers(2)

Free cash flow decreased 14.4% to NIS 89 million, due to timing differences in payment of frequency fees

19 (1) As of reporting date (2) Compared to Q2-2024



21 (1) After adjusting for other operating expenses/income, net, one-time losses/gains from impairment/increase in value of assets and stock-based compensation

22 (1) After adjusting for other operating expenses/income, net, one-time losses/gains from impairment/increase in value of assets and stock-based compensation

• ARPU increased NIS 2 sequentially and decreased NIS 1 year-overyear, due to the impact of the war on roaming revenues, partially offset by higher ARPU from cellular plans

Stable revenues for the fourth consecutive quarter. Revenues were impacted by increased competition and the war, mainly the non-billing of customers in the line of conflict, partially offset by higher revenues from the TV + fiber bundle

ARPU increased NIS 1 sequentially to NIS 175, and decreased NIS 7 year-overyear (impact of war estimated at NIS 3 of ARPU)

Continued acceleration of migration from satellite to IP(2) with 456k customers watching TV through IP broadcasting(1) (81% of total subscribers)

Continued growth in fiber subscribers reaching 68k (1) , 15% of total IP subscribers

(2) IP subscribers - the number of yes subscribers viewing IP broadcasting through the yes+ and STINGTV services. This includes subscribers that use satellite services as well

% - Capex/Sales

Q3-2023 Q4-2023 Q1-2024 Q2-2024 Q3-2024 % - Adjusted EBITDA margin


Q3-2023 Q4-2023 Q1-2024 Q2-2024 Q3-2024
(1) Pro-forma; after adjusting for other operating expenses/income, net, one-time losses/gains from impairment/increase in value of assets and stock-based compensation

% - Capex/Sales
(1) Pro-forma; after adjusting for other operating expenses/income, net, one-time losses/gains from impairment/increase in value of assets and stock-based compensation

IP Subscribers(1) (Thousands)



(1) IP subscribers - number of yes subscribers viewing IP broadcasting through the yes+ and STINGTV services. This includes subscribers that use satellite services as well
27 (2) As of reporting date

Continued transition from consumer ISP focus to development of ICT business activity: communications, data centers, integration, public cloud and cyber

Cost savings following reduction in consumer ISP activity

Revenues decreased 11%, mainly due to a decrease in the ISP consumer activity further to the regulatory reform in unified Internet services

Free cash flow reached NIS 20 million, compared to NIS 1 million in the corresponding quarter, due to timing differences in working capital, a decrease in CapEx and lower employee severance payments compared to Q3-2023





% - Capex/Sales
29
(1) After adjusting for other operating expenses/income, net, one-time losses/gains from impairment/increase in value of assets and stock-based compensation

(1) After adjusting for other operating expenses/income, net, one-time losses/gains from impairment/increase in value of assets and stock-based compensation

2.1% growth in core revenues(1) to NIS 2.02 billion, due to 3.6% growth in Bezeq Fixed-Line and despite the war's impact on Pelephone's roaming revenues

Adj. EBITDA was impacted by the reversal of the provision for the universal fiber fund in Q3-2023 (NIS 30 million difference), as well as the war's impact on roaming revenues. After adjusting for the above, Adj. EBITDA decreased by 1%

Net debt decreased by NIS 290 million to NIS 4.7 billion. Continued growth in free cash flow in the first nine months of 2024

Continued growth in strategic drivers – 50% increase in fiber take-up, 6% in retail broadband ARPU and 25% in 5G postpaid subscriber plans.
2% growth in Bezeq Group retail broadband subscribers(2) while fiber infrastructure take-up reaches 31% with 781k fiber customers today

Focus on group core activities – sale of Bezeq Online for NIS 50 million

31 (1) Group revenues excluding Bezeq Fixed-Line telephony revenues, Pelephone interconnect fees and Bezeq International consumer revenues (2) Bezeq Fixed-Line retail broadband and yes fiber bundle subscribers


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