Earnings Release • Mar 23, 2022
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Bezeq Group Q4 & FY 2021 Investor Presentation
This presentation contains general data and information as well as forward looking statements about Bezeq The Israel 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 objectives 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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All results are compared to FY 2020 unless otherwise stated
* After adjusting for other operating expenses/income, net, one-time losses/gains from impairment/increase in value of assets and stock-based compensation
** As of date of publication of reports




• Group revenues increased for the first time since 2016
Q4-2020 Q4-2021 2020 2021
* After adjusting for other operating expenses/income, net, one-time losses/gains from impairment/increase in value of assets and stock-based compensation


5 TV Wholesale Internet Infrastructure Retail Internet Infrastructure Access Lines Cellular Continued increase in retail Internet infrastructure ARPU Moderate decrease in TV ARPU (change in subscriber mix) and cellular ARPU Increase in cellular and retail Internet subscribers; decrease in wholesale Internet subscribers Moderate increase in TV subscribers

The Group strives to maintain its credit rating within the AA group
| Rating Agency | Rating | Outlook | |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P Global Maalot | -ilAA | Stable | |
| Midroog | Aa3.il | Stable |
* 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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stability


Bezeq is connecting Israel to a sustainable future
Fiber deployment brings the periphery closer to the center and reduces energy use



Total revenues increased 0.6%, despite a 9.4% decrease in telephony revenues

Continued increase in revenues from the business sector

Continued massive deployment of fiber and customer connections. We reached 1.17 m homes passed and 120k customer connections as of today

Stable broadband revenues despite the decrease in wholesale tariffs


Continued robust sales of equipment led to increased retail broadband ARPU





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




From Dec 2020 Bezeq deployed fiber optics to 46% of households in Israel

Homes Connected – 120k Penetration rate* 10% (as of date of publication of reports)


"Fixed broadband operators around the world should take note of the success that Bezeq has had with its strategy of focusing on home Wi-Fi and developing services based around its CPE"
Analysys Mason, Nov 2021
~65% of the Company's retail customers choose to connect via the Be router , which significantly reduces churn









Nationwide deployment of fiber

Growth in retail broadband revenues driven by increase in subscribers and ARPU


Leading telecom supplier to the business sector

Success in sales of Be router and Wi-fi enhancers
Accelerated fiber deployment combined with high-quality service reflects potential for continued growth and strengthening of Bezeq's position in the residential broadband Internet market

Subscriber growth in Pelephone and yes

Improved profitability metrics in Pelephone and yes

Revenue growth in Pelephone for the first time in years and transition to positive free cash flow in yes

250k yes customers watching TV through IP broadcasting (44%), of which 88k are STING TV customers*

Continued streamlining in employee headcount

Increase in number of Pelephone subscribers with 5G plans to 590k*

Growth in Bezeq International's business and data operations


Pelephone yes Bezeq International
Streamlining measures led to a 20% decrease in salary expenses from 2018


Next generation technologies in key subsidiaries

Alternative plan for structural change in Bezeq International and yes
Bezeq'sboard of directors decided to cancel the merger between BezeqInternational and yes and to approve an alternative plan whose implementation details will be presented to the subsidiaries' BoDswithin 60 days
1 Reduction of Bezeq International's ISP consumer activity following the cancellation of the required separation between broadband infrastructure and Internet access (ISP)
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New Generations of Technologies in all Subsidiary Companies 3 focused ICT company Potential for significant cost and CAPEX reductions in Bezeq International ISP activity in parallel to an accelerated reduction in its ISP operations
On conclusion of this move, BezeqInternational will become a growth-
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25 * After adjusting for other operating expenses/income, net, one-time losses/gains from impairment/increase in value of assets and stock-based compensation



Continued subscriber growth; on track to be the largest IPTV operator in Israel
| 17 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Leader in original production- yes continues to lead in production of professional and high quality local content

Streamlining in operating expenses: Content, salaries, etc.

Savings in satellite costs after full transition to IP n 2026

Transition to positive free cash flow in yes

Savings in transition from expensive + set-top boxes to cheaper streamers

250k yes customers watching TV through IP broadcasting (44%), of which 88k are STING TV customers*


% - Adjusted EBITDA margin


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

Revenue growth for the first time in years

Subscriber growth in Pelephone and yes

Accelerated deployment of fiber optics – over 1.1 million households

Improved profitability in Pelephone and transition to positive free cash flow in yes


Transition to 5G plans with higher ARPU
The group is progressing in the implementation of its strategy while focusing on growth


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