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Telia Company

Quarterly Report Apr 27, 2022

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Q1 Interim Report January - March 2022

A strong start to the year

First quarter summary

  • Net sales amounted to SEK 21,818 million (21,814) and like for like3 , net sales increased 2.1%.
  • Service revenues increased 0.1% to SEK 18,757 million (18,747) and like for like3 , service revenues increased 3.2%. For the Core Telco business, i.e. excluding TV and Media, service revenues increased 2.9% on a like for like basis.
  • Operational expenses declined 3.0% driven by further business transformation progress.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 0.3% to SEK 7,202 million (7,179) and like for like3 , adjusted EBITDA increased 0.1%. For the Core Telco business, i.e. excluding TV and Media, adjusted EBITDA increased 4.6% on a like for like basis.
  • Total net income amounted to SEK 1,086 million (953).
  • Operational free cash flow decreased to SEK 2,163 million (4,036) and cash flow from operating activities decreased to SEK 5,972 million (7,474).
  • A green hybrid bond of EUR 500 million was issued, to finance more energy efficient networks and green digital solutions.
  • The leverage ratio was 2.09x at the end of the quarter.
  • The outlook for 2022 remains unchanged: Service revenues and adjusted EBITDA, like for like, are estimated to grow by low single digit. Cash CAPEX, excluding fees for licenses and spectrum, is estimated to be in the range of SEK 14.0-15.0 billion.
  • It is expected that the Swedish tower transaction, announced on 27 January 2022, will close in the second quarter and the net proceeds are estimated at approximately SEK 5.4 billion.
  • The Board of Directors has previously announced its intention to return the net proceeds from the Swedish tower transaction to the shareholders, by means of an extraordinary dividend or a share buy-back program. The Board has now resolved that the method for such transfer shall be a share buy-back program.

Highlights

SEK in millions, except key ratios, Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Chg Jan-Dec
per share data and changes 2022 2021 % 2021
Net sales 21,818 21,814 0.0 88,343
Change (%) like for like1,3 2.1
of which service revenues (external) 1 18,757 18,747 0.1 75,180
change (%) like for like1,3 3.2
Adjusted² EBITDA1 7,202 7,179 0.3 29,861
change (%) like for like1,3 0.1
Margin (%) 33.0 32.9 33.8
Adjusted² operating income1 2,609 2,195 18.8 10,033
Operating income 2,437 1,795 35.8 15,232
Income after financial items 1,407 1,107 27.1 12,598
Total net income 1,086 953 13.9 11,836
EPS total (SEK) 0.23 0.23 -1.6 2.86
Operational free cash flow1 2,163 4,036 -46.4 10,401
CAPEX excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets1 3,285 2,926 12.3 15,885

1) See Note 15 Alternative Performance Measures and/or section Definitions. 2) Adjustment items, see Note 2. 3) Like for like excludes exchange rate effects and is based on the current group structure, i.e. including the impact of any acquired operations and excluding the impact of any disposed operations, both in the current and in the comparable period.

CEO comment...

"We experienced a strong start to 2022. Our transformation towards a smarter, more digital, and more customer centric Telia delivering sustainable growth is becoming increasingly visible. Network investments combined with richer content and service orchestration is spurring growth across all business units, while improvements in how we serve our customers are reducing response times and enhancing their experience. The latter provides a solid fundament for positive long-term customer satisfaction and cost to serve metrics, enabled by our digital transformation. This, combined with continued workforce streamlining, sees operational expenses declining, defying the inflationary pressure around us. Overshadowing the quarter, the appalling Russian invasion of Ukraine – which we condemn in the strongest of terms - has, yet again, highlighted the importance of our purpose, our products and our services as we keep people connected and enterprises secure at a time when communication is more important than ever.

During the quarter we have seen solid momentum across our four strategic priorities.

Core to Inspiring our Customers is a constant improvement of our offerings, currently most visible in the form of new technologies and broader aggregated content, both of which are underpinning positive ARPU development, on average up 2-3%, in the quarter. Premium sports content helps both our leading broadband and TV business in Sweden, now surpassing 1 million TV customers, and contributing to 13% growth in fiber revenue across the group. Less visible, but of increasing importance, is enhanced security of communications. Across our markets governments are raising defense budgets and public enterprises requesting enhanced security of communications. Telia's experience in being a trusted partner to authorities sees us wellpositioned to provide for elevated communications needs of the armed forces and critical public organizations across the Nordics and Baltics.

We Connect Everyone by building 5G - on track for more than 90% population coverage in most markets by 2023 modernizing our 4G networks, and by building out fiber. Specifically on 5G we now offer 5G to 36% of the Nordic/Baltic population, with close to 70% population coverage in Finland, and 50% in both Norway and Denmark. We pride ourselves on network innovation as exemplified by becoming the first telco in the world to deploy 4G/5G edge slicing to operate a private network when we connected Sandvik's test mine in Finland in February, enabling the development of digital mining solutions based on Telia's edge computing feature. We are also proud to have been awarded the RAN contract for the next generation's emergency services network in Sweden by The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, MSB, illustrating again our trusted partner status for critical services.

Our strategic priority to Transform to Digital is advancing. IT infrastructure modernization and further dismantling of legacy – now with over 25% of legacy systems removed – resulted in SEK 80 million of structural cost savings in the quarter. Besides lower IT costs, the transformation is enabling operational benefits and we can now see a reduction in incoming calls from consumers in

Sweden, as we remove fault sources and pursue a channel shift towards digital.

These efforts all contribute to our Deliver Sustainably priority, the essence of which is to execute consistently and sustainably over time, creating value for all our stakeholders. I am pleased that our financial metrics are healthy with our return to service revenue and EBITDA growth increasingly robust as exemplified by our Core Telco businesses growing service revenue by 2.9% and EBITDA by 4.6%, respectively. Mobile service revenue grew in all business units, and we are working to introduce CPI-linked pricing in our Enterprise contracts wherever possible to create sustainable inflationary pricing mechanisms. We are on track to meet our SEK 2 billion operational expense reduction target by 2023, as operational expenses declined by 3% in Q1, despite inflation. This helped all our Core Telco units, including Finland, to grow EBITDA in the quarter. Our balance sheet is resilient with leverage at 2.09x at the end of the quarter, in the lower part of the target range, and in March we were able to issue our second green hybrid bond, of EUR 500 million, at satisfactory terms despite market volatility, to finance more energy efficient networks and green digital solutions.

Looking at our markets, Sweden delivered on its stated ambition to stay in positive growth territory, with service revenue growing 1.8% and EBITDA 4.4%. Both mobile and fixed service revenue grew, and customer bases were stable in both postpaid mobile and broadband. Fiber growth once again was higher than the decline in copper broadband connections, and Telia Sweden's leading IPTV product continues to be a star performer with 15% revenue growth.

A turnaround in Finland during 2022 remains of absolute priority, and we are seeing positive signs in the quarter with a stabilization of both service revenue and EBITDA. This comes on the back of

a comprehensive, long-term oriented turn-around plan encapsulating network quality, brand perception, commercial execution, cost transformation and more, aiming to enable performance in line with the market over time. While improvements are starting to show, we have more work to do and remain on track for a confirmed and sustainable turnaround in the second half of the year.

As Norway's largest challenger, Telia Norway is delivering a broad-based acceleration of its performance with service revenue up 6.6%. This was led by the Enterprise segment continuing to win significant contracts, this quarter including an extension of a central framework agreement comprising 120 government agencies. Both mobile and fixed services grew, at 9.0% and 2.5% respectively. A solid base for further acceleration is provided by our market leading 5G network, the most awarded 5G network in an Opensignal survey of actual user experiences, including exclusive top ranking in the 5G gaming category.

Our market leaders in Lithuania and Estonia continued previous quarters excellent track record of consistent delivery, with mid-to high single digit growth in both service revenue and EBITDA – 5.6% and 5.4% in Lithuania and 8.0% and 7.8% in Estonia respectively. And, improvements in Denmark are gathering pace with mobile-led service revenue growth of 3.0% in the quarter, up from flat in Q4, driving EBITDA growth of 5.4%. We aim to continue the growth trajectory by ensuring pricing reflective of our improved network quality, increased data traffic and inflation.

Our TV and Media unit saw several moving parts during the quarter. Advertising again performed strongly with 11% revenue growth. The transition to digital continues at full speed with digital advertising growing 26% and delivering one third of the overall growth, despite good momentum in linear. Pay TV revenue was flat in the quarter as strong growth in sports in Sweden, spurred by Champions League, was offset by declines in other segments, in particular driven by fierce global OTT competition within movies and series. Stronger content and finetuned commercial propositions are planned for the coming quarters to counter the latter. As stated in January, higher premium sports content costs are resulting in a lower EBITDA contribution this year for TV and Media, with a decline of SEK 311 million in Q1. The significant increase in content costs compared to the corresponding period of last year, will, however, gradually fade during the year, and our 2022 guidance for the group of low single digit growth in both service revenue and EBITDA is unchanged.

The sale of 49% of our Swedish towers announced in January is proceeding as planned and is expected to close in Q2, earlier than previously estimated. Pending closing of the transaction, the Board of Directors has decided to execute a share buy-back program of SEK 5.4 billion, which, combined with our strong, committed ordinary dividend, will further strengthen an attractive and sustainable shareholder remuneration profile.

While to date our markets have proven resilient to the impact from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we are deeply concerned about the human suffering caused by the conflict and are focused on enabling our products and services to provide relief

and support wherever possible. This has included temporarily providing free or reduced-price connections to and from Ukraine; access to news channels and information on the conflict; device, connectivity and job campaign support for Ukrainian refugees and for Ukrainian businesses; as well as donations to humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine, among other. Saddened by the situation, I am inspired by the resilience of our colleagues in the Baltics and in Finland, in particular, in the face of uncertainty, and immensely proud that Telia keeps people and society connected in times like these.

Notwithstanding the lack of clarity on the longevity and outcome of the conflict, which we continue to monitor closely, I am emboldened by the visible signs of progress we are making in creating a better Telia for the benefits of customers, employees and stakeholders alike."

Allison Kirkby President & CEO

In CEO comment, all growth rates disclosed are based on the "like for like" definition and EBITDA refers to adjusted EBITDA, unless otherwise stated. See definitions for more information.

Outlook for 2022 (unchanged)

Service revenues, like for like, are estimated to grow by low single digit.

Adjusted EBITDA, like for like, is estimated to grow by low single digit.

Cash CAPEX, excluding fees for licenses and spectrum, is estimated to be in the range of SEK 14.0-15.0 billion.

Ambition for 2021-2023 (unchanged)

Service revenues, like for like, are estimated to grow by low single digit.

Adjusted EBITDA, like for like, is estimated to grow by low to mid-single digit.

Cash CAPEX, excluding fees for licenses and spectrum, is estimated to return to around 15% of net sales by 2023.

Leverage and credit rating target

Telia Company targets a leverage corresponding to Net debt/adjusted EBITDA in the range of 2.0-2.5x and a solid investment grade of A- to BBB+.

Dividend policy

Telia Company intends to follow a progressive dividend policy, with a floor of SEK 2.00 per share and an ambition for low to mid-single digit percentage growth.

The operational free cash flow is expected to cover the minimum level throughout the 2021-2023 period.

The structural part1 of operational free cash flow is expected to cover the minimum level of dividend from 2022.

Ordinary dividend to shareholders

For 2021, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) decided on an ordinary dividend of SEK 2.05 per share (2.00), totaling SEK 8.4 billion (8.2). The dividend will be split and distributed into two tranches of SEK 1.00 per share and SEK 1.05 per share, respectively.

First distribution

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) decided that the first distribution of the dividend was to be distributed by Euroclear Sweden on April 13, 2022.

Second distribution

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) decided that the final day for trading in shares entitling shareholders to dividend be set for October 25, 2022. The record date at Euroclear Sweden for the right to receive dividend will be October 27, 2022. The dividend is expected to be distributed by Euroclear Sweden on November 1, 2022.

Share buyback program

The Board of Directors announced on 27 January 2022 its intention to propose a transfer of the net proceeds from the Swedish tower transaction to the shareholders, by means of share buy-backs or an extraordinary dividend. The Board of Directors has now resolved that the method for such distribution shall be a share buy-back program. The program is conditional on the closing of the transaction, which is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2022, and subject to a final decision by the Board of Directors.

Review of the group, first quarter 2022

Sales and earnings

Net sales amounted to SEK 21,818 million (21,814) and like for like, net sales increased by 2.1%.

Service revenues increased 0.1% to SEK 18,757 million (18,747). Like for like, service revenues increased 3.2% driven by a positive development for all units but Finland.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 0.3% to SEK 7,202 million (7,179) and the adjusted EBITDA margin increased slightly to 33.0% (32.9). Like for like, adjusted EBITDA increased 0.1% as a positive development in all markets to a large extent was offset by lower adjusted EBITDA for the TV and Media unit.

Adjustment items affecting operating income decreased to SEK -172 million (-401) mainly impacted by gains from divested operations and lower personnel redundancy restructuring costs.

Adjusted operating income increased to SEK 2,609 million (2,195).

Financial items totaled SEK -1,030 million (-688) of which SEK -808 million (-705) related to net interest expenses. 2022 was impacted by higher costs mainly related to net interest expenses as well as negative market value changes.

Income taxes amounted to SEK -321 million (-154). The effective tax rate was 22.8% (13.9). The effective tax rate the corresponding quarter last year was mainly impacted by prior year adjustments of deferred taxes.

Total net income amounted to SEK 1,086 million (953).

Other comprehensive income decreased to SEK 3,563 million (5,643), related to a revaluation of defined benefit pension plans driven by a lower return on plan assets, partly offset by increased pension obligation discount rates. Furthermore, there was also an impact from translation differences mainly related to NOK, compared to the corresponding quarter last year.

Cash flow

Cash flow from operating activities decreased to SEK 5,972 million (7,474) mainly impacted by lower contribution from working capital.

Free cash flow decreased to 2,766 million (3,849) mainly due to lower contribution from working capital partly offset by lower cash CAPEX.

Operational free cash flow, from continuing operations, decreased to SEK 2,163 million (4,036).

Cash flow from investing activities amounted to SEK -4,596 million (-5,609) mainly impacted by lower investments in short term investments.

Cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK -7,757 million (-1,552) mainly impacted by net repayments of borrowings.

Financial position

CAPEX excluding right-of-use assets, decreased to SEK 3,456 million (3,687). CAPEX excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-ofuse assets, increased to SEK 3,285 million (2,926). Cash CAPEX decreased to SEK 3,205 million (3,625).

Net debt was SEK 62,172 million at the end of the first quarter (63,133 at the end of the fourth quarter of 2021). The net debt/adjusted EBITDA ratio was 2.09x.

Investments in associated companies and joint ventures, pension obligation assets and other non-current assets increased to SEK 6,289 million (4,749) mainly due to positive remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans.

Short-term interest-bearing receivables increased to SEK 12,515 million (8,841) mainly due to an increase in other short-term interestbearing receivables as well as investments in investment bonds.

Long-term borrowings amounted to SEK 91,665 million (91,637), as issued green hybrid bond was offset by repaid long-term debt.

Provisions for pensions and other long-term provisions decreased to SEK 5,488 million (7,001) mainly due to remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans.

Short-term borrowings decreased to SEK 6,147 million (10,017) mainly due to repayment of matured debt.

Impact from the war in Ukraine

On 24 February 2022, Russian military forces launched a military action against Ukraine. Telia Company's operational exposure to the war in Ukraine including the imposed sanctions is deemed limited. The upward trend in energy prices impacting Telia Company's energy costs is likely to continue during 2022 as the war is expected to lead to a very volatile energy market, but for the first quarter 2022 the impact on the group's energy costs is limited. The impact on roaming revenues from travel decrease due to the war and the current initiative of free voice traffic to Ukraine had no adverse impact in the first quarter. Russian TV channels have been closed down as a consequence of the sanctions, but the financial impact is not material.

The general credit risk has increased due to the war in Ukraine and the related imposed sanctions, but there has been no need for any significant increases in Telia Company's allowances for expected credit losses in the first quarter 2022. As the financial markets have been affected by the war in Ukraine, volatility in foreign exchange rates and interest rate markets has increased. Telia Company's financial risk management is in all material aspects unchanged, but with additional focus to maintain a continued strong liquidity position. Debt capital markets remains open to Telia Company and the main funding need 12 months ahead is refinancing of remaining upcoming calls of hybrid capital of approximately SEK 10 billion. The increase in interest rates, which is partly related to the Ukraine war, has had a negative impact on the market value of Telia Company's investment bonds, resulting in a limited negative effect on the finance net in the first quarter 2022. See also section "Risks and uncertainties".

Significant events in the first quarter

  • On January 4, 2022, Telia Company announced the divestment of SIA Telia Latvija to SIA Tet for an enterprise value of EUR 10.75 million (approximately SEK 110 million) on a cash and debt free basis. The transaction is expected to be closed during the second quarter of 2022. See Note 12.
  • On January 27, 2022, Telia Company announced the launch of a pilot in partnership with the energy storage solution provider Polarium to develop energy optimization.
  • On January 27, 2022, Telia Company announced a divestment of a 49% stake in its Swedish tower business to Brookfield and Alecta. The transaction price corresponds to an enterprise value for 100% of SEK 11,224 million on a cash and debt free basis. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing is expected in the second quarter of 2022. See Note 12.
  • On March 11, 2022, Telia Company released its Annual and Sustainability Report 2021.
  • On March 22, 2022, Telia Company announced the issuance of its second green hybrid bond. The proceeds of EUR 500 million (SEK 5.2 billion) will finance more energy efficient networks, including the Swedish network transformation from copper to fiber and deployment of 5G, as well as digital solutions that enable customers to reduce energy use and emissions. See Note 8.

Significant events after the end of the first quarter

– On April 6, 2022, Telia Company announced the resolutions passed at the Annual General Meeting, including the appointment of the new board. Further the annual general meeting approved implementation of a long-term incentive program 2022/2025.

Sweden

  • For the 12th consecutive year Telia came out as the most sustainable telecommunications brand in Europe's largest study on sustainability, the Sustainable Brand Index.
  • After securing the top position in all measurement categories: speech, data and crowd, the independent measurement company umlaut again ranked Telia's mobile network as the best in Sweden.
  • Telia won MSB's (Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency) procurement of radio access network for services to blue light authorities and other socially important actors. The solution to be developed is a complement to the current blue light network, and the first step to a fully developed and modern mobile data communication system.
  • Telia signed an agreement with SCA to deliver a dedicated 5Gready mobile network to SCA's paper mill in Obbola. The new mobile network will cater for a robust and secure digital infrastructure and at the same time enable for new digital solutions.

Highlights

SEK in millions, except margins, Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Chg Jan-Dec
operational data and changes 2022 2021 % 2021
Net sales 8,548 8,401 1.8 34,451
Change (%) like for like 1.8
of which service revenues (external) 7,380 7,233 2.0 29,582
change (%) like for like 1.8
Adjusted EBITDA 3,337 3,197 4.4 13,359
Margin (%) 39.0 38.1 38.8
change (%) like for like 4.4
Adjusted operating income 1,663 1,330 25.0 5,833
Operating income 1,605 1,218 31.8 5,588
CAPEX excluding fees for licenses,
spectrum and right-of-use assets 759 556 36.5 3,685
Subscriptions, (thousands)
Mobile 7,117 6,292 13.1 6,914
of which machine-to-machine
(postpaid) 2,360 1,426 65.5 2,120
Fixed telephony 475 630 -24.6 509
Broadband 1,249 1,236 1.1 1,248
TV 1,015 935 8.6 997
Employees 4,288 4,495 -4.6 4,342

Net sales increased 1.8% to SEK 8,548 million (8,401) and like for like, net sales increased 1.8% driven mainly by increased service revenues and partly also increased sale of equipment.

Service revenues, like for like, increased by 1.8% driven by mobile and fixed service revenues increasing by 3.0% and 1.6%, respectively. For mobile service revenues the increase was due to a positive ARPU development, whereas fixed service revenues increased as a positive development for mainly fixed broadband and TV more than compensated for a continued decline for fixed telephony revenues.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 4.4% to SEK 3,337 million (3,197) and adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 39.0% (38.1). Adjusted EBITDA like for like increased 4.4% driven by both increased service revenues as well as lower operational expenses. The latter primarily driven by reduced resource costs and partly also lower marketing expenses.

CAPEX excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets, increased 36.5% to SEK 759 million (556) mainly due to investments associated with upgrading the mobile network as well as roll-out of 5G.

Mobile subscriptions grew by 203,000 in the quarter as a loss of 35,000 prepaid subscriptions was more than offset by an addition of 240,000 postpaid subscriptions used for machine-to-machine related services. TV subscriptions increased by 18,000 and fixed broadband subscriptions increased by 1,000 in the quarter.

Finland

  • As a result of the ongoing network modernization and 5G roll-out, close to 70% of Finns in 166 municipalities now have access to Telia's fast and reliable 5G network. This at the same time when also 4G connectivity has improved, bringing more reliable and faster connections across the country.
  • Telia became the first operator in the world to implement a virtual private network based on network slicing and edge computing at the Sandvik test mine in Tampere. Thanks to this advanced slicing feature, Telia can provide a virtual private network on public 4G and 5G networks securely, reliably and efficiently to companies for whom a private network is not a realistic option.
  • Telia won awards in all five categories in Tutela's independent report that examines user experience in Finnish mobile networks based on extensive crowdsourced measurements. Telia did particularly well in overall Core Consistent Quality and average Coverage Score. With all other indicators, Telia was also at the top, and shared the number one position for 5G Consistent Quality as well as Video Experience.

Highlights

SEK in millions, except margins, Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Chg Jan-Dec
operational data and changes 2022 2021 % 2021
Net sales 3,630 3,542 2.5 14,504
Change (%) like for like -0.7
of which service revenues (external) 3,092 2,991 3.4 12,125
change (%) like for like -0.3
Adjusted EBITDA 1,111 1,063 4.4 4,322
Margin (%) 30.6 30.0 29.8
change (%) like for like 1.9
Adjusted operating income 238 257 -7.5 1,069
Operating income 201 241 -16.8 1,354
CAPEX excluding fees for licenses,
spectrum and right-of-use assets 321 344 -6.7 1,833
Subscriptions, (thousands)
Mobile 3,208 3,155 1.7 3,234
of which machine-to-machine
(postpaid) 315 281 12.3 309
Fixed telephony 16 20 -20.0 17
Broadband 467 470 -0.6 474
TV 658 590 11.5 646
Employees 2,802 2,971 -5.7 2,860

Net sales increased 2.5% to SEK 3,630 million (3,542) and like for like, net sales declined 0.7% driven mainly by decreased equipment sales. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations was positive by 3.5%.

Service revenues, like for like, declined 0.3% as an increase of 0.9% for mobile service revenues could not fully compensate for mainly a 1.3% decline for fixed service revenues driven predominately by lower revenues from legacy products in business solutions and fixed broadband.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 4.4% to SEK 1,111 million (1,063) and adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 30.6% (30.0). Adjusted EBITDA like for like increased 1.9% driven predominately by lower operational expenses.

CAPEX excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets, decreased 6.7% to SEK 321 million (344).

Mobile subscriptions decreased in the quarter by 26,000 driven by the loss of 21,000 postpaid subscriptions, predominately in the Enterprise segment. TV subscriptions increased by 12,000 and fixed broadband subscriptions declined by 7,000 in the quarter.

Norway

  • Telia continued to take great leaps forward on network modernization and was by the benchmarking company Opensignal awarded for having the best 5G gaming network in Norway.
  • Telia and Telia-owned Phonero extended the current agreement with the Armed Forces of Norway for delivery of fixed and mobile connectivity services and Telia also managed to secure a multiyear contract with the state's sourcing center for telephony services.
  • Telia signed a strategic multiyear agreement regarding connectivity solutions with usbl, one of Norway's largest developer of housing associations. Under the agreement Telia will provide TV, broadband and other solutions that provides both flexibility and continuous technological development for usbl's new housing projects.
  • Telia continued to further strengthen its TV offering by adding Netflix to the options menu for customers to choose from. This allows Telia's customers, in addition to the already available selection of more than 100 different TV channels and streaming services, to use its TV points for Netflix.

Highlights

SEK in millions, except margins, Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Chg Jan-Dec
operational data and changes 2022 2021 % 2021
Net sales 3,649 3,309 10.3 13,788
Change (%) like for like 3.1
of which service revenues (external) 3,146 2,756 14.1 11,510
change (%) like for like 6.6
Adjusted EBITDA 1,666 1,524 9.3 6,240
Margin (%) 45.7 46.1 45.3
change (%) like for like 2.0
Adjusted operating income 644 498 29.2 2,351
Operating income 636 431 47.6 2,192
CAPEX excluding fees for licenses,
spectrum and right-of-use assets
Subscriptions, (thousands)
532 586 -9.1 3,043
Mobile 2,302 2,262 1.8 2,289
of which machine-to-machine
(postpaid)
Fixed telephony
134
32
116
37
15.5
-13.5
125
32
Broadband 490 480 2.1 492
TV 477 468 1.9 477
Employees 1,410 1,645 -14.3 1,412

Net sales increased 10.3% to SEK 3,649 million (3,309) and like for like, net sales increased 3.1% due to increased service revenues. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations was positive by 7.2%.

Service revenues, like for like, increased 6.6% due to growth for both mobile as well as fixed service revenues. For mobile service revenues, the growth of 9.0% was mainly the result from a growing customer base as well as a positive ARPU development. For fixed service revenues the growth of 2.5% was due to an 8.2% increase for fixed broadband revenues, which more than compensated for lower fixed telephony, TV and business solutions revenues.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 9.3% to SEK 1,666 million (1,524) and adjusted EBITDA margin declined to 45.7% (46.1). Adjusted EBITDA like for like increased 2.0% as the service revenue growth as well as realized efficiencies more than offset the positive effects from higher special items in the corresponding quarter last year.

CAPEX excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets, decreased 9.1% to SEK 532 million (586).

Mobile subscriptions increased by 13,000 in the quarter driven by the addition of 15,000 postpaid subscription. TV subscriptions remained unchanged and fixed broadband subscriptions decreased by 2,000 in the quarter.

Denmark

  • Through a new agreement with Norlys, Telia extended its fiber reach by an additional 700,000 households to 1.7 million. And if adding also own infrastructure, Telia is now able to provide highspeed broadband to 9 out of 10 Danish households.
  • In line with the ambition of being the natural choice for Danish families when it comes to TV and streaming, Telia continued to expand its portfolio of attractive streaming solutions, by adding TV 2 PLAY, which Telia customers now can access both easily and at an attractive price.

Highlights

SEK in millions, except margins, Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Chg Jan-Dec
operational data and changes 2022 2021 % 2021
Net sales 1,275 1,281 -0.5 5,214
Change (%) like for like -3.9
of which service revenues (external) 990 921 7.5 3,807
change (%) like for like 3.0
Adjusted EBITDA 235 212 10.5 906
Margin (%) 18.4 16.6 17.4
change (%) like for like 5.4
Adjusted operating income -4 -38 -89.4 -67
Operating income 2 -52 -299
CAPEX excluding fees for licenses,
spectrum and right-of-use assets
121 43 182.4 462
Subscriptions, (thousands)
Mobile 1,627 1,496 8.7 1,620
of which machine-to-machine
(postpaid)
267 120 123.2 254
Fixed telephony 55 65 -15.4 62
Broadband 64 66 -3.0 66
TV 23 29 -20.7 24
Employees 668 711 -6.0 690

Net sales decreased 0.5% to SEK 1,275 million (1,281) and like for like, net sales decreased 3.9% as increased service revenues was more than offset by decreased equipment sales. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations was positive by 3.4%.

Service revenues, like for like, increased 3.0% as mobile service revenue growth of 6.5% driven by an increased ARPU, more than compensated for a 13.3% decline for fixed service revenues due to lower revenues from fixed telephony and business solutions.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 10.5% to SEK 235 million (212) and adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 18.4% (16.6). Adjusted EBITDA like for like increased 5.4% following the combination of increased service revenues and lower operational expenses.

CAPEX excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets, increased 182.4% to SEK 121 million (43) due to mainly investments associated with upgrading the mobile network as well as roll-out of 5G.

Mobile subscriptions increased by 7,000 in the quarter driven by the addition of 13,000 postpaid subscriptions used for machine-tomachine related services. Fixed broadband subscriptions decreased by 2,000 and TV subscriptions declined by 1,000 in the quarter.

Lithuania

– After testing 5G for three years and having installed over 650 nextgeneration Ericsson base stations last year, Telia launched, as the first operator, 5G services based on available commercial frequencies. The launch in Vilnius is using the 2,100 MHz frequency band and includes some 20 base stations operating in Dynamic Spectrum Sharing mode, which allows the same frequency band to be used in parallel for both 4G and 5G.

– Telia was awarded by NAVA for its significant contribution to environmental protection. For example, Telia was the first operator to introduce refurbished mobile phones and also to launch the Eco rating initiative which evaluates the environmental impact of mobile phones. Furthermore, Telia has also come far on the supplier side where 7 out of the 10 suppliers that generates the greatest amount of greenhouse gases in the supply chain have in 2021 adopted, or have committed to adopt, science-based targets.

Highlights

SEK in millions, except margins, Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Chg Jan-Dec
operational data and changes 2022 2021 % 2021
Net sales 1,113 999 11.4 4,320
Change (%) like for like 7.5
of which service revenues (external) 862 781 10.4 3,272
change (%) like for like 5.6
Adjusted EBITDA 401 368 9.2 1,511
Margin (%) 36.1 36.8 35.0
change (%) like for like 5.4
Adjusted operating income 195 176 11.1 756
Operating income 196 184 6.7 752
CAPEX excluding fees for licenses,
spectrum and right-of-use assets 92 64 43.0 669
Subscriptions, (thousands)
Mobile 1,532 1,385 10.7 1,518
of which machine-to-machine
(postpaid) 309 215 44.0 309
Fixed telephony 195 222 -12.2 201
Broadband 422 418 1.0 421
TV 254 253 0.4 255
Employees 1,596 1,583 0.8 1,599

Net sales increased 11.4% to SEK 1,113 million (999) and like for like, net sales increased 7.5% driven by both higher equipment sales and increased service revenues. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations was positive by 3.9%.

Service revenues, like for like, increased 5.6% driven by both mobile and fixed service revenues. For mobile service revenues that increased 8.7%, the growth was the result from an increased number of subscriptions as well as higher ARPU. For fixed service revenues, which increased 3.7%, the growth was driven by a positive development for fixed broadband and business solution revenues.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 9.2% to SEK 401 million (368) and adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to 36.1% (36.8). Adjusted EBITDA like for like increased 5.4% following of the increase in service revenues.

CAPEX excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets, increased 43.0% to SEK 92 million (64) mainly due to investments associated with upgrading the mobile network as well as roll-out of 5G.

Mobile subscriptions increased by 14,000 in the quarter. Fixed broadband subscriptions increased by 1,000 and TV subscriptions decreased by 1,000 in the quarter.

Estonia

  • According to a report performed by the global analysis company Opensignal, Telia's customers enjoy internet with the highest average download and upload speeds in Estonia. The most prominent difference versus other operators was mobile internet download speeds that for Telia customers on average reached 59 Mbit/s, while for competition the corresponding figure was below 40 Mbit/s.
  • Telia and the University of Tartu announced the start of a nationwide program of young digital mentors, with the aim to motivate young people to act together with the elderly to strengthen digital competences as well as relationships across generations.

Highlights

SEK in millions, except margins, Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Chg Jan-Dec
operational data and changes 2022 2021 % 2021
Net sales 868 778 11.6 3,331
Change (%) like for like 7.7
of which service revenues (external) 729 642 13.5 2,689
change (%) like for like 8.0
Adjusted EBITDA 326 292 11.7 1,196
Margin (%) 37.5 37.5 35.9
change (%) like for like 7.8
Adjusted operating income 169 130 30.0 542
Operating income 168 126 32.9 536
CAPEX excluding fees for licenses,
spectrum and right-of-use assets 55 52 4.7 417
Subscriptions, (thousands)
Mobile 1,209 1,121 7.9 1,186
of which machine-to-machine
(postpaid) 416 357 16.5 396
Fixed telephony 204 223 -8.5 209
Broadband 242 242 0.0 243
TV 205 207 -1.0 207
Employees 1,293 1,326 -2.5 1,306

Net sales increased 11.6% to SEK 868 million (778) and like for like, net sales increased 7.7% driven mainly by increased service revenues. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations was positive by 3.9%.

Service revenues, like for like, increased 8.0% from mobile service revenues increasing 6.1% driven by subscription base expansion and ARPU growth, and fixed service revenues growing by 9.0% due to a positive development for most services.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 11.7% to SEK 326 million (292) and adjusted EBITDA margin remained unchanged at 37.5% (37.5). Adjusted EBITDA like for like increased 7.8% driven by the service revenue increase.

CAPEX excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets, increased 4.7% to SEK 55 million (52).

Mobile subscriptions increased by 24,000 in the quarter driven by the addition of 20,000 postpaid subscriptions used for machine-tomachine related services. Fixed broadband subscriptions decreased by 1,000 and TV decreased by 2,000 in the quarter.

TV and Media

  • Digital consumption continued to develop strongly with revenue from digital advertising increasing 26% compared to the corresponding quarter last year.
  • The share of viewing for TV4's linear channels amongst 15-64 year olds decreased slightly to 30.1% compared to 30.5% in the corresponding quarter last year, explained by competition from the Winter Olympics that was carried by another broadcaster. However, excluding the impact from this particular content, TV and Media continued to further strengthen its market leading position.
  • To make it clearer that C More is an integral part of Telia's connectivity offering on mobile, broadband and TV, the brand identity of C More received a makeover and was brought closer to Telia's brand.
  • C More strengthened its sports portfolio by adding the international racing series Extreme E, where electric SUV's race across different continents and environments to increase the awareness of climate change and the challenges that different eco systems face.

Highlights

SEK in millions, except margins, Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Chg Jan-Dec
operational data and changes 2022 2021 % 2021
Net sales 2,031 1,904 6.7 8,648
Change (%) like for like 5.8
of which service revenues (external) 2,031 1,904 6.7 8,647
change (%) like for like 5.8
Adjusted EBITDA -191 120 878
Margin (%) -9.4 6.3 10.2
change (%) like for like
Adjusted operating income -383 -86 347.7 99
Operating income -382 -107 258.0 13
CAPEX excluding fees for licenses,
spectrum and right-of-use assets 50 56 -10.1 263
Subscriptions, (thousands)
TV (SVOD) 741 764 -3.0 771
Employees 1,411 1,477 -4.5 1,377

Net sales increased 6.7% to SEK 2,031 million (1,904) and like for like, net sales increased 5.8% driven by increased service revenues. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations was positive by 0.9%.

Service revenues, like for like, increased 5.8% explained by a 9.7% increase for advertising revenues due to successful work on capitalizing on a growing demand for tv-advertising in combination with a market leading total-tv reach.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased to SEK -191 million (120) and adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to -9.4% (6.3). Adjusted EBITDA like for like decreased to SEK -191 million as the service revenue growth was more than offset by mainly higher content costs.

CAPEX excluding fees for licenses, spectrum and right-of-use assets, decreased 10.1% to SEK 50 million (56).

Direct subscriptions video-on-demand (SVOD) decreased by 30,000 in the quarter driven by a decline for non-sports subscriptions in Sweden.

Other operations

Highlights

SEK in millions, except margins, Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Chg Jan-Dec
operational data and changes 2022 2021 % 2021
Net sales 988 2,144 -53.9 5,723
Change (%) like for like -1.1
of which Telia Carrier - 1,261 -100.0 1,944
of which Latvia 697 608 14.6 2,562
Adjusted EBITDA 318 402 -21.0 1,449
of which Telia Carrier - 214 -100.0 371
of which Latvia 206 196 5.0 840
Margin (%) 32.2 18.8 25.3
Income from associated companies 13 26 -50.4 97
of which Latvia 29 28 3.6 112
Adjusted operating income 87 -72 -551
Operating income 10 -247 5,096
CAPEX excluding fees for licenses,
spectrum and right-of-use assets
Subscriptions, (thousands)
1,354 1,225 10.6 5,512
Mobile Latvia 1,349 1,320 2.2 1,347
of which machine-to-machine
(postpaid)
382 361 5.6 380
Employees 5,989 6,482 -7.6 5,980

In the fourth quarter of 2020 an agreement was signed to divest Telia Carrier to Polhem Infra and the transaction was closed on June 1, 2021. As the Telia Carrier business was divested on June 1, 2021, the reported figures of Telia Carrier for 2021 therefore only represent January-May.

In the fourth quarter of 2021 SIA Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) in Latvia acquired 100% of Santa Monica Networks which was consolidated from October 2021. See Note 13.

In the first quarter of 2022 an agreement was signed regarding a divestment of SIA Telia Latvija, a leading B2B telecom services provider in Latvia. The transaction is expected to be closed during the second quarter of 2022. See Note 12.

Net sales declined 53.9% to SEK 988 million (2,144) due to the divestment of Telia Carrier. Like for like, net sales decreased 1.1%. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations was positive by 1.6%.

Adjusted EBITDA declined 21.0% to SEK 318 million (402) and adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 32.2% (18.8) due to the divestment of Telia Carrier. Adjusted EBITDA like for like increased 40.8% due to mainly efficiency gains realized at central functions.

In Latvia, net sales increased 14.6% to SEK 697 million (608) and like for like, net sales increased 1.2% driven by increased equipment sales. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations was positive by 4.0%. Adjusted EBITDA increased 5.0% to SEK 206 million (196) and the adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to 29.6% (32.3). Adjusted EBITDA like for like decreased 2.3% due to increased operational expenses. The number of mobile subscriptions increased by 3,000 in the quarter. In January, 2022, LMT successfully acquired 1,400 MHz spectrum in the frequency auction.

Condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income

SEK in millions, except per share data and Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Dec
number of shares Note 2022 2021 2021
Continuing operations
Net sales 3, 4 21,818 21,814 88,343
Cost of sales -14,057 -14,481 -58,311
Gross profit 7,761 7,333 30,031
Selling, administration and R&D expenses -5,261 -5,261 -20,843
Other operating income and expenses, net -76 -300 5,940
Income from associated companies and joint ventures 14 24 104
Operating income 3 2,437 1,795 15,232
Financial items, net -1,030 -688 -2,634
Income after financial items 3 1,407 1,107 12,598
Income taxes -321 -154 -937
Net income from continuing operations 1,086 953 11,661
Discontinued operations
Net income from discontinued operations 12 - - 176
Total net income 1,086 953 11,836
Items that may be reclassified to net income:
Foreign currency translation differences 1,277 2,616 3,030
Cash flow hedges 151 -83 61
Cost of hedging -19 150 143
Debt instruments at fair value through OCI -5 -36 -40
Income taxes relating to items that may be reclassified 2 71 52
Items that will not be reclassified to net income:
Equity instruments at fair value through OCI -16 3 126
Remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans 2,730 3,673 6,654
Income taxes relating to items that will not be reclassified -558 -751 -1,360
Other comprehensive income 3,563 5,643 8,666
Total comprehensive income 4,649 6,596 20,502
Total net income attributable to:
Owners of the parent 929 944 11,680
Non-controlling interests 157 9 156
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of the parent 4,479 6,565 20,321
Non-controlling interests 170 31 181
Earnings per share (SEK), basic and diluted 0.23 0.23 2.86
of which continuing operations 0.23 0.23 2.81
Number of shares (thousands)
Outstanding at period-end 6 4,089,632 4,089,632 4,089,632
Weighted average, basic and diluted 4,089,632 4,089,632 4,089,632
EBITDA from continuing operations 15 7,030 6,778 35,151
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations 2, 15 7,202 7,179 29,861
Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses from
continuing operations
-4,607 -5,007 -20,023
Adjusted operating income from continuing operations 2, 15 2,609 2,195 10,033

Condensed consolidated statements of financial position

SEK in millions Note Mar 31,
2022
Dec 31,
2021
Assets
Goodwill and other intangible assets 5 91,459 89,943
Property, plant and equipment 5 73,170 72,741
Film and program rights, non-current 1,495 1,416
Right-of-use assets 5 16,034 15,485
Investments in associated companies and joint ventures, pension obligation assets and 9 6,289 4,749
other non-current assets
Deferred tax assets 1,229 1,302
Long-term interest-bearing receivables 7, 9 8,354 9,244
Total non-current assets 198,031 194,879
Film and program rights, current 2,435 3,005
Inventories 2,097 2,040
Trade and other receivables and current tax receivables 9 13,018 13,902
Short-term interest-bearing receivables 7, 9 12,515 8,841
Cash and cash equivalents 7 8,130 14,358
Total current assets 38,196 42,146
Total assets 236,227 237,025
Equity and liabilities
Equity attributable to owners of the parent
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests 85,213 80,731
2,921 2,812
Total equity 88,134 83,544
Long-term borrowings 7, 9 91,665 91,637
Deferred tax liabilities 10,787 10,185
Provisions for pensions and other long-term provisions 5,488 7,001
Other long-term liabilities 1,887 1,914
Total non-current liabilities 109,827 110,736
Short-term borrowings 7, 9 6,147 10,017
Trade payables and other current liabilities, current tax payables and short-term
provisions
32,119 32,729
Total current liabilities 38,266 42,746
Total equity and liabilities 236,227 237,025

Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows

SEK in millions Note Jan-Mar
2022
Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Dec
2021
Cash flow before change in working capital 7,263 6,810 29,333
Increase/decrease Film and program right assets and
liabilities1
-184 135 310
Increase/decrease other operating receivables, liabilities
and inventory
406 1,600 2,710
Change in working capital 222 1,736 3,020
Amortization and impairment of Film and program rights1 -1,513 -1,072 -4,977
Cash flow from operating activities 5,972 7,474 27,376
of which from discontinued operations - - -131
Cash CAPEX 15 -3,205 -3,625 -15,647
Free cash flow 15 2,766 3,849 11,729
of which from discontinued operations - - -131
Cash flow from other investing activities -1,390 -1,984 4,739
Total cash flow from investing activities -4,596 -5,609 -10,908
of which from discontinued operations - - -
Cash flow before financing activities 1,376 1,865 16,468
Cash flow from financing activities -7,757 -1,552 -10,600
of which from discontinued operations - - -
Cash flow for the period -6,381 313 5,868
of which from discontinued operations - - -131
Cash and cash equivalents, opening balance 14,358 8,332 8,332
Cash flow for the period -6,381 313 5,868
Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents 153 198 157
Cash and cash equivalents, closing balance 8,130 8,843 14,358

See Note 15 section Operational free cash flow for further information.

1) Total cash out flow from acquired Film and program rights is the total of Increase/decrease Film and program right assets and liabilities and Amortization and impairment of Film and program rights.

Condensed consolidated statements of changes in equity

SEK in millions Owners of the
parent
Non-controlling
interests
Total
equity
Opening balance, January 1, 2021 62,378 1,118 63,496
Share-based payments 4 - 4
New share issue - 7 7
Total transactions with owners 4 7 11
Total comprehensive income 6,565 31 6,596
Closing balance, March 31, 2021 68,947 1,156 70,103
Dividends -8,179 -178 -8,357
Share-based payments 9 - 9
Repurchased treasury shares -21 - -21
Change in non-controlling interests 6,219 1,684 7,903
Total transactions with owners -1,972 1,506 -465
Total comprehensive income 13,756 150 13,906
Closing balance, December 31, 2021 80,731 2,812 83,544
Dividends - -61 -61
Share-based payments 3 - 3
Total transactions with owners 3 -61 -58
Total comprehensive income 4,479 170 4,649
Closing balance, March 31, 2022 85,213 2,921 88,134

Note 1. Basis of preparation

General

The Telia Company group applies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union. The parent company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act as well as standard RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities and other statements issued by the Swedish Financial Reporting Board. For the group this Interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and for the parent company in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The accounting policies adopted, and computation methods used are consistent with those followed in the Annual and Sustainability Report 2021. All amounts in this report are presented in SEK millions, unless otherwise stated. Rounding differences may occur. If prior periods have been restated for comparability to reflect changes in financial and operational data, the changes are only described if material. In this interim report the comparative financial information for the segments has been adjusted for the changed accounting principles for cloud computing cost described in the Annual and Sustainability report 2021.

For more information regarding:

  • Sales and earnings, Cash flow and Financial position, see page 6.
  • Significant events in the first quarter, see page 7.
  • Significant events after the end of the first quarter, see page 7.
  • Risks and uncertainties, see page 34.

Note 2. Adjustment items

Adjustment items within operating income, continuing operations

SEK in millions Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Dec
2022 2021 2021
Total within EBITDA -172 -401 5,290
Restructuring charges, synergy implementation costs, costs related to
historical legal disputes, regulatory charges and taxes etc.:
Sweden -58 -113 -227
Finland -37 -16 -48
Norway -8 -67 -112
Denmark 6 -14 -163
Lithuania -1 -4 -18
Estonia -1 -4 -6
TV and Media -5 -21 -86
Other operations -161 -175 -722
Sub total -265 -412 -1,383
whereof personnel redundancy restructuring costs -113 -259 -561
whereof transformation and integration consultant costs -98 -64 -376
whereof other -54 -89 -446
Capital gains/losses1 93 12 6,673
Within Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses - - -91
Within Income from associated companies and joint ventures - - -
Total adjustment items within operating income, continuing operations -172 -401 5,198

1) Full year 2021 includes a capital gain from the disposal of Telia Carrier and a capital gain from the disposal of the Alerta business.

Note 3. Segment information

SEK in millions Jan-Mar
2022
Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Dec
2021
Net sales
Sweden 8,548 8,401 34,451
of which external 8,530 8,356 34,316
Finland 3,630 3,542 14,504
of which external 3,582 3,482 14,316
Norway 3,649 3,309 13,788
of which external 3,640 3,304 13,771
Denmark 1,275 1,281 5,214
of which external 1,262 1,260 5,150
Lithuania 1,113 999 4,320
of which external 1,107 986 4,286
Estonia 868 778 3,331
of which external 864 766 3,299
TV and Media 2,031 1,904 8,648
of which external 2,031 1,904 8,647
Other operations 988 2,144 5,723
Total segments 22,102 22,359 89,977
Eliminations -285 -545 -1,635
Group 21,818 21,814 88,343
Adjusted EBITDA
Sweden 3,337 3,197 13,359
Finland 1,111 1,063 4,322
Norway 1,666 1,524 6,240
Denmark 235 212 906
Lithuania 401 368 1,511
Estonia 326 292 1,196
TV and Media -191 120 878
Other operations 318 402 1,449
Total segments 7,202 7,179 29,861
Eliminations - - -
Group 7,202 7,179 29,861
Operating income
Sweden 1,605 1,218 5,588
Finland 201 241 1,354
Norway 636 431 2,192
Denmark 2 -52 -299
Lithuania 196 184 752
Estonia 168 126 536
TV and Media -382 -107 13
Other operations 10 -247 5,096
Total segments 2,437 1,795 15,232
Eliminations - - -
Group 2,437 1,795 15,232
Financial items, net -1,030 -688 -2,634
Income after financial items 1,407 1,107 12,598
Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2021
SEK in millions Segment Segment Segment Segment
assets liabilities assets liabilities
Sweden 45,700 12,359 46,398 12,486
Finland 44,523 4,777 44,796 5,494
Norway 58,794 7,472 56,779 7,400
Denmark 7,478 2,436 7,470 2,474
Lithuania 6,639 2,058 6,674 2,072
Estonia 5,665 1,206 5,682 1,303
TV and Media 12,326 1,981 13,032 2,638
Other operations 24,295 6,296 24,612 6,706
Total segments 205,421 38,585 205,444 40,573
Unallocated 30,806 109,509 31,581 112,910
Total assets/liabilities, group 236,227 148,094 237,025 153,482

Note 4. Net sales

Jan-Mar 2022
SEK in millions TV and Other Elimina
Sweden Finland Norway Denmark Lithuania Estonia Media operations tions Total
Mobile subscription revenues 3,161 1,579 1,840 645 340 257 - 357 - 8,178
Interconnect 119 84 113 71 29 16 - 25 - 456
Other mobile service revenues 134 168 167 95 7 3 - 11 - 585
Total mobile service revenues 3,414 1,831 2,119 810 376 276 - 393 - 9,219
Telephony 349 16 28 31 43 25 - 0 - 492
Broadband 1,209 161 399 55 168 155 0 2 - 2,149
TV 560 139 421 18 101 75 732 - - 2,045
Business solutions 663 587 108 29 73 83 - 0 - 1,543
Other fixed service revenues 946 301 27 20 99 111 - 9 - 1,514
Total fixed service revenues 3,727 1,205 984 153 483 449 732 11 - 7,744
Advertising revenues - - - - - - 1,264 - - 1,264
Other service revenues 240 55 43 27 3 4 35 124 - 530
Total service revenues1 7,380 3,092 3,146 990 862 729 2,031 528 - 18,757
Total equipment revenues1 1,150 491 494 272 245 136 - 273 - 3,060
Total external net sales 8,530 3,582 3,640 1,262 1,107 864 2,031 801 - 21,818
Internal net sales 18 47 9 14 6 4 0 187 -285 -
Total net sales 8,548 3,630 3,649 1,275 1,113 868 2,031 988 -285 21,818

1) In all material aspects, equipment revenues are recognized at a point in time and service revenues over time.

Jan-Mar 2021
SEK in millions Den TV and Other Elimina
Sweden Finland Norway mark Lithuania Estonia Media operations tions Total
Mobile subscription revenues 3,077 1,513 1,577 607 289 225 - 322 - 7,611
Interconnect 120 96 96 55 36 20 - 34 - 458
Other mobile service revenues 116 136 142 70 6 2 - 5 - 479
Total mobile service revenues 3,314 1,745 1,816 733 332 247 - 361 - 8,548
Telephony 431 17 28 51 47 28 - 0 - 602
Broadband 1,168 164 344 43 148 144 - 7 - 2,017
TV 488 134 396 16 99 69 727 - - 1,929
Business solutions 680 594 104 46 58 63 - 21 - 1,566
Other fixed service revenues 885 273 23 10 92 87 - 1,025 - 2,396
Total fixed service revenues 3,651 1,182 896 165 444 392 727 1,054 - 8,510
Advertising revenues - - - - - - 1,142 - - 1,142
Other service revenues 268 64 45 23 5 3 35 105 - 546
Total service revenues1 7,233 2,991 2,756 921 781 642 1,904 1,519 - 18,747
Total equipment revenues1 1,123 491 548 339 205 124 - 237 - 3,067
Total external net sales 8,356 3,482 3,304 1,260 986 766 1,904 1,757 - 21,814
Internal net sales 45 60 5 21 14 12 0 388 -545 0
Total net sales 8,401 3,542 3,309 1,281 999 778 1,904 2,144 -545 21,814

1) In all material aspects, equipment revenues are recognized at a point in time and service revenues over time.

Jan-Dec 2021
SEK in millions TV and Other Elimina
Sweden Finland Norway Denmark Lithuania Estonia Media operations tions Total
Mobile subscription revenues 12,556 6,106 6,688 2,470 1,232 943 - 1,333 - 31,329
Interconnect 492 376 416 264 139 78 - 117 - 1,883
Other mobile service revenues 532 587 628 347 36 14 - 26 - 2,170
Total mobile service revenues 13,580 7,070 7,732 3,081 1,407 1,035 - 1,476 - 35,381
Telephony 1,583 64 102 178 181 105 - 1 - 2,215
Broadband 4,726 653 1,413 192 619 585 3 10 - 8,202
TV 2,034 541 1,594 70 396 287 2,992 0 - 7,913
Business solutions 2,754 2,369 417 144 274 271 - 36 - 6,264
Other fixed service revenues 3,829 1,190 94 48 380 391 - 1,583 - 7,516
Total fixed service revenues 14,926 4,816 3,620 633 1,849 1,641 2,995 1,629 - 32,109
Advertising revenues - - - - - - 5,530 - - 5,530
Other service revenues 1,076 240 158 93 16 13 122 441 - 2,159
Total service revenues1 29,582 12,125 11,510 3,807 3,272 2,689 8,647 3,546 - 75,180
Total equipment revenues1 4,734 2,191 2,261 1,343 1,014 610 - 1,010 - 13,162
Total external net sales 34,316 14,316 13,771 5,150 4,286 3,299 8,647 4,556 - 88,342
Internal net sales 134 188 17 64 33 32 0 1,166 -1,635 0
Total net sales 34,451 14,504 13,788 5,214 4,320 3,331 8,648 5,723 -1,635 88,343

1) In all material aspects, equipment revenues are recognized at a point in time and service revenues over time.

Note 5. Investments

SEK in millions Jan-Mar
2022
Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Dec
2021
CAPEX 4,718 4,743 22,441
Intangible assets 932 1,352 5,008
Property, plant and equipment 2,524 2,335 12,993
Right-of-use assets 1,263 1,055 4,440
Acquisitions and other investments 46 37 639
Asset retirement obligations 34 26 162
Goodwill, intangible and tangible non-current assets acquired in business
combinations
- - 416
Equity instruments 12 11 61
Total investments 4,764 4,780 23,080

Note 6. Treasury shares

No Telia Company shares were held by the company or by its subsidiaries as of March 31, 2022 or as of December 31, 2021. The total number of issued and outstanding shares was 4,089,631,702.

Note 7. Net debt

SEK in millions Mar 31,
2022
Dec 31,
2021
Long-term borrowings 91,665 91,634
of which lease liabilities, non-current 13,120 12,859
Less 50% of hybrid capital1 -10,475 -10,428
Short-term borrowings 6,147 10,017
of which lease liabilities, current 3,161 2,872
Less derivatives recognized as financial assets and hedging long-term
and short-term borrowings and related credit support annex (CSA)
-3,694 -1,705
Less long-term bonds and interest rates derivatives at fair value through income statement and OCI -5,610 -5,931
Less short-term investments -7,731 -6,097
Less cash and cash equivalents -8,130 -14,358
Net debt 62,172 63,133

1) 50% of hybrid capital is treated as equity, consistent with market practice for this type of instrument, and reduces net debt.

Derivatives recognized as financial assets and hedging long-term and short-term borrowings and related credit support annex (CSA) are part of the balance sheet line items Long-term interest-bearing receivables and Short-term interest-bearing receivables. Hybrid capital is part of the balance sheet line-item Long-term borrowings. Long-term bonds at fair value through income statement and OCI are part of the balance sheet line-item Long-term interest-bearing receivables. Short-term investments are part of the balance sheet line-item Short-term interestbearing receivables.

Note 8. Loan financing and credit rating

On March 22, 2022, Telia Company issued its second green hybrid bond of EUR 500 million (SEK 5.2 billion) to a yield of 2.88% and with a coupon of 2.75%. The proceeds will finance more energy efficient networks as well as digital solutions that enable customers to reduce energy use and emissions. The bond was, as last time, issued under Telia's Green Bond Framework, which outlines how the proceeds can be used and how impact will be reported. It has a maturity of 61.25 years with the first reset date after 6.25 years.

The new hybrid bond is issued as part of Telia's refinancing of the upcoming call dates for existing hybrid bonds and at the same time outstanding hybrid bonds with a nominal amount corresponding to SEK 5.2 billion (SEK 3.2 billion and EUR 200 million respectively) with call dates in October 2022 and April 2023 was simultaneously bought back. The total size of the company's hybrid notes remains unchanged. Outstanding senior bonds with a nominal amount corresponding to SEK 4.0 billion was repaid during the first quarter.

The credit rating of Telia Company remained unchanged during the first quarter of 2022. Moody's rating for long-term borrowings is Baa1 with a stable outlook. The Standard & Poor long-term rating is BBB+ and the short-term rating is A-2, both with a stable outlook.

Note 9. Financial instruments – fair values

Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021
Long-term and short-term borrowings1
SEK in millions
Carrying
value
Fair
value
Carrying
value
Fair
value
Long-term borrowings
Interest rate derivatives at fair value 2,727 2,727 771 771
Cross-currency interest rate derivatives at fair value 694 694 800 800
Subtotal 3,420 3,420 1,570 1,570
Open-market financing borrowings in fair value hedge relationships 49,357 54,835 53,451 59,477
Open-market financing borrowings at amortized cost 25,225 28,783 23,215 28,084
Other borrowings at amortized cost 542 542 541 541
Lease liabilities at amortized cost 13,120 12,859
Total long-term borrowings 91,665 91,637
Short-term borrowings
Interest rate derivatives at fair value 120 120 92 92
Cross-currency interest rate derivatives at fair value 223 223 223 223
Subtotal 343 343 315 315
Utilized bank overdraft and short-term credit facilities at amortized cost 5 5 6 6
Open-market financing borrowings in fair value hedge relationships 1,924 1,932 6,001 6,037
Other borrowings at amortized cost 714 715 823 823
Lease liabilities at amortized cost 3,161 2,872
Total short-term borrowings 6,147 10,017

1) For financial assets the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value. For information on fair value estimation, see the Annual and Sustainability Report 2021, Note C3 to the consolidated financial statements.

Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021
Financial assets and liabilities by
fair value hierarchy level1
of which of which
SEK in millions Carrying Level Level Level Carrying Level Level Level
value 1 2 3 value 1 2 3
Financial assets at fair value
Equity instruments at fair value through OCI 572 - - 572 576 - - 576
Equity instruments at fair value through income statement 18 - - 18 18 - - 18
Long- and short-term bonds at fair value through OCI 831 831 - - 830 830 - -
Long- and short-term bonds at fair value through income -
statement 13,933 10,429 3,505 - 11,578 9,883 1,695
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments 756 - 756 - 1,034 - 1,034 -
Derivatives at fair value through income statement 123 - 123 - 462 - 462 -
Total financial assets at fair value by level 16,232 11,259 4,383 590 14,497 10,713 3,191 594
Financial liabilities at fair value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments 3,458 - 3,458 - 1,734 - 1,734 -
Derivatives at fair value through income statement 426 - 426 - 166 - 166 -
Total financial liabilities at fair value by level 3,885 - 3,885 - 1,900 - 1,900 -

1) For information on fair value hierarchy levels and fair value estimation, see the Annual and Sustainability Report 2021, Note C3 to the consolidated financial statements and the section below.

Fair value measurement of Level 3 financial instruments

Investments classified within Level 3 make use of significant unobservable inputs in deriving fair value, as they trade infrequently. As observable prices are not available for these equity instruments, Telia Company has a market approach to derive the fair value. Telia Company's primary valuation technique used for estimating the fair value of unlisted equity instruments in Level 3 is based on the most recent transaction for the specific company if such transaction has been recently done.

If there have been significant changes in circumstances between the transaction date and the balance sheet date that, in the assessment of Telia Company, would have a material impact on the fair value, the carrying value is adjusted to reflect the changes.

Assets,
Jan-Mar 2022
Movements within Level 3, fair value hierarchy, SEK in millions Equity instruments at fair
value through OCI
Equity instruments at fair
value through income
statement
Total
Level 3, opening balance 576 18 594
Changes in fair value -16 - -16
of which recognized in other comprehensive income -16 - -16
Purchases/Equity conversions 12 - 12
Exchange rate differences 0 - 0
Level 3, closing balance 572 18 590
Assets,
Jan-Dec 2021
Movements within Level 3, fair value hierarchy, SEK in millions Equity instruments at fair
value through OCI
Equity instruments at fair
value through income
statement
Total
Level 3, opening balance 473 18 491
Changes in fair value 126 - 126
of which recognized in other comprehensive income 126 - 126
Purchases/capital contributions 50 - 50
Disposals -71 - -71
Settlements -2 - -2
Exchange rate differences 1 - 1
Level 3, closing balance 576 18 594

Note 10. Contingent liabilities, collateral pledged and litigations

SEK in millions Mar 31,
2022
Dec 31,
2021
Issued financial guarantees 327 288
of which referred to guarantees for pension obligations 326 287
Collateral pledged 41 38
Total contingent liabilities and collateral pledged 368 326

For ongoing legal proceedings, see Note C30 in the Annual and Sustainability Report 2021.

Note 11. Contractual obligations and commitments

SEK in millions Mar 31,
2022
Dec 31,
2021
Contractual obligations and commitments 20,706 20,399
of which film and program rights 14,473 14,556
Total contractual obligations and commitments 20,706 20,399

Note 12. Assets held for sale, discontinued operations and disposals

Net income from discontinued operations (region Eurasia)

There was no net income from discontinued operations in the first quarter 2022 and 2021. Full year 2021 had net income from discontinued operations of SEK 176 million related to a gain from changes in provisions for transaction warranties and EPS from discontinued operations was SEK 0.04.

Disposals

Digital Health business

On March 1, 2022, Telia Company divested its Digital Health business to Camanio AB at a price of SEK 39 million, which resulted in a capital gain and positive cash flow effect of SEK 39 million in the first quarter 2022.

SIA Telia Latvija

On January 4, 2022, Telia Company signed an agreement to divest its 100% ownership in SIA Telia Latvija to Telia Company's associated

company SIA Tet at a price corresponding to an enterprise value of EUR 10.75 million (approximately SEK 110 million) on a cash and debt free basis. The price represents a FY 2021 (estimated) EV/EBITDA multiple of 10x. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close during the second quarter of 2022. The net assets in SIA Telia Latvija have not been recognized as asset classified as held for sale based on materiality.

Partial disposals

Tower business in Sweden

On January 27, 2022, Telia Company signed an agreement to divest a 49% stake in its Swedish tower business to Brookfield and Alecta. The transaction price corresponds to an enterprise value for 100% of SEK 11,224 million on a cash and debt free basis. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2022.

Note 13. Business combinations

On October 8, 2021, SIA Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) in Latvia acquired 100% of the Baltic data transmission network and IT security solutions enterprise group, Santa Monica Networks from Livonia Partners. The preliminary purchase price allocation disclosed in the Annual and Sustainability report 2021 has been adjusted during the first quarter 2022 based on the finalized valuation of identified intangible assets and related deferred tax. The carrying value of intangible assets has been increased by SEK 131 million (whereof customer relationships SEK 100 million and brands SEK 31 million) and a related deferred tax liability of SEK 10 million has been recognized. Goodwill has been reduced by the corresponding net amount of SEK -121 million. The cost of the combination, the fair values of net assets acquired and goodwill for the combination are presented in the table below.

Cost of combination
366
Fair value of net assets acquired
Intangible assets
132
of which customer relationships
100
of which brands
31
Other non-current assets
7
Non-current assets
140
Other current assets
136
Cash and cash equivalents
21
Current assets
158
Total assets acquired
297
Deferred tax liabilities
10
Other non-current liabilities
30
Non-current liabilities
40
Current liabilities
178
Total liabilities assumed
219
Total fair value of net assets acquired
79
Goodwill
287
Santa Monica
SEK in millions Networks

No part of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Acquisition related costs of SEK 2 million have been recognized as other operating expenses in 2021. The fair value and gross contractual amounts of acquired receivables were SEK 68 million (accounts receivables). The total value is expected to be collected. For more information on the Santa Monica Networks business combination, see Note C34 in the Annual and Sustainability report 2021.

Note 14. Financial key ratios

The key ratios presented in the table below are based on the total Telia Company group including both continuing and discontinued operations.

Mar 31, Dec 31,
2022 2021
Return on equity (%, rolling 12 months)1 15.6 18.5
Return on capital employed (%, rolling 12 months)1 9.1 9.1
Equity/assets ratio (%)1 36.4 31.7
Net debt/adjusted EBITDA ratio (multiple, rolling 12 months) 2.09 2.14
Parent owners' equity per share (SEK)1 20.84 19.74

1) Equity is adjusted by weighted ordinary dividend, see the Annual and Sustainability Report 2021 section Definitions for key ratio definitions.

Note 15. Alternative performance measurements

In addition to financial performance measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, Telia Company presents non-IFRS financial performance measures. These alternative measures are considered to be important performance indicators for investors and other users of the Interim report. The alternative performance measures should be considered as a complement to, but not a substitute for, the information prepared in accordance with IFRS. Telia Company's definitions of these non-IFRS measures are described in the Annual and Sustainability Report 2021. These terms may be defined differently by other companies and are therefore not always comparable to similar measures used by other companies.

Service revenues

SEK in millions Jan-Mar
2022
Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Dec
2021
Net sales 21,818 21,814 88,343
Excluded: Equipment revenues -3,060 -3,067 -13,162
Service revenues (external) 18,757 18,747 75,180
Excluded: Effects from changes in foreign exchange rates1 -379 61 -
Excluded: Effects from acquired and disposed operations -16 -1,012 -1,506
Service revenues on a like-for-like basis2 18,362 17,796 73,674
of which Core Telco business 16,345 15,890 65,027
of which TV and Media 2,017 1,905 8,647

1) Changes in foreign exchange rates refers to full year average rates prior year. 2) Like for like excludes exchange rate effects and is based on the current group structure, i.e. including the impact of any acquired operations and excluding the impact of any disposed operations, both in the current and in the comparable period. See also section Definitions.

EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA

SEK in millions Jan-Mar
2022
Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Dec
2021
Operating income 2,437 1,795 15,232
Income from associated companies and joint ventures -14 -24 -104
Total depreciation/amortization/write-down 4,607 5,007 20,023
EBITDA 7,030 6,778 35,151
Adjustment items within EBITDA (Note 2) 172 401 -5,290
Adjusted EBITDA 7,202 7,179 29,861
Excluded: Effects from changes in foreign exchange rates1 -172 28 -
Excluded: Effects from acquired and disposed operations -7 -190 -358
Adjusted EBITDA on a like-for-like basis2 7,023 7,018 29,504
of which Core Telco business 7,214 6,898 28,625
of which TV and Media -191 120 878

1) Changes in foreign exchange rates refers to full year average rates prior year. 2) Like for like excludes exchange rate effects and is based on the current group structure, i.e. including the impact of any acquired operations and excluding the impact of any disposed operations, both in the current and in the comparable period. See also section Definitions.

Adjusted operating income

SEK in millions Jan-Mar
2022
Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Dec
2021
Operating income 2,437 1,795 15,232
Adjustment items within Operating income (Note 2) 172 401 -5,198
Adjusted operating income 2,609 2,195 10,033

CAPEX, Cash CAPEX and Cash CAPEX in relation to net sales

SEK in millions Jan-Mar
2022
Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Dec
2021
Investments in intangible assets 932 1,352 5,008
Investments in property, plant and equipment 2,524 2,335 12,993
CAPEX excluding right of use assets 3,456 3,687 18,001
Investments in right-of-use assets 1,263 1,055 4,440
CAPEX 4,718 4,743 22,441
Excluded: investments in license and spectrum fees and right-of-use assets -1,434 -1,817 -6,556
CAPEX excluding fees for licenses and spectrum and right of use assets 3,285 2,926 15,885
SEK in millions, except ratio Jan-Mar
2022
Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Dec
2021
CAPEX 4,718 4,743 22,441
Excluded: investments in right-of-use assets -1,263 -1,055 -4,440
Net of not paid investments and additional payments from previous periods -251 -62 -2,354
Cash CAPEX 3,205 3,625 15,647
Excluded: Cash CAPEX for licenses and spectrum fees -185 -868 -1,266
Cash CAPEX, excluding fees for licenses and spectrum 3,020 2,757 14,381
Net sales 21,818 21,814 88,343
Cash CAPEX, excluding fees for licenses and spectrum in relation to net
sales (%)
13.8 12.6 16.3

Free cash flow (continuing and discontinued operations)

SEK in millions Jan-Mar
2022
Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Dec
2021
Cash flow from operating activities 5,972 7,474 27,376
Cash CAPEX (paid intangible and tangible assets) -3,205 -3,625 -15,647
Free cash flow 2,766 3,849 11,729

Operational free cash flow

SEK in millions Jan-Mar
2022
Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Dec
2021
Cash flow from operating activities from continuing operations 5,972 7,474 27,507
Cash CAPEX from continuing operations -3,205 -3,625 -15,647
Free cash flow, continuing operations 2,766 3,849 11,861
Excluded: Cash CAPEX for licenses and spectrum fees from
continuing operations
185 868 1,266
Excluded: Dividends from associates from continuing operations 0 - -152
Excluded: Taxes paid on dividends from associates from continuing
operations
- - -
Repayments of lease liabilities -788 -680 -2,574
Operational free cash flow 2,163 4,036 10,401
Excluded: Changes in working capital -222 -1,736 -3,020
Structural part of Operational free cash flow 1,941 2,301 7,381

Net debt and Net debt/Adjusted EBITDA ratio (multiple, rolling 12 months)

SEK in millions, except for multiple Mar 31,
2022
Dec 31,
2021
Net debt 62,172 63,133
Adjusted EBITDA continuing operations accumulated current year 7,202 29,861
Adjusted EBITDA continuing operations previous year 22,682 -
Excluding: Disposed operations -156 -371
Adjusted EBITDA rolling 12 months excluding disposed operations 29,728 29,491
Net debt/adjusted EBITDA ratio (multiple) 2.09x 2.14x

Adjusted EBITDA margin

SEK in millions, except ratio Jan-Mar
2022
Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Dec
2021
Net sales 21,818 21,814 88,343
Adjusted EBITDA 7,202 7,179 29,861
Adjusted EBITDA margin (%) 33.0 32.9 33.8

Parent company

Condensed income statements

SEK in millions Jan-Mar
2022
Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Dec
2021
Net sales 511 117 982
Cost of sales -365 - -487
Gross income 146 117 495
Operating expenses and other operating income, net -285 -360 -1,063
Operating income -139 -244 -568
Financial items, net -567 -729 13,708
Income after financial items -706 -972 13,140
Appropriations 1,011 1,074 5,663
Income before taxes 305 101 18,804
Income taxes -65 -129 -926
Net income 240 -27 17,877

Net sales and Cost of sales in the first quarter 2022 increased to SEK 511 million (117) and SEK -365 million (-) respectively mainly due to increased Net sales and Cost of sales related to film and program rights. Financial items, net in the first quarter 2022 amounted to SEK -567 million (-729) positively impacted by increased earnings from group companies and decreased foreign exchange rate losses partly offset by increased interest expenses and losses related to negative market value changes.

Operating expenses and other operating income, net in first quarter 2022 decreased to SEK -285 million (-360) mainly due to reduced transaction- and restructuring expenses.

Condensed balance sheets

SEK in millions Mar 31, Dec 31,
Assets 2022 2021
Non-current assets 162,261 163,412
Current assets 38,013 43,865
Total assets 200,274 207,277
Equity and liabilities
Restricted shareholders' equity 15,712 15,712
Non-restricted shareholders' equity 70,052 69,722
Total shareholders' equity 85,764 85,434
Untaxed reserves 6,452 6,707
Provisions 440 441
Long-term liabilities 78,040 78,240
Short-term liabilities and short-term provisions 29,578 36,455
Total equity and liabilities 200,274 207,277

Current assets decreased to SEK 38,013 million (43,865) mainly due to decreased cash and group contribution receivables offset by increased short-term bonds and other current interest-bearing receivables.

Long-term liabilities decreased to SEK 78,040 million (78,240), as issued green hybrid bond was offset by repaid long-term debt.

Short-term liabilities and short-term provisions decreased to SEK 29,578 million (36,455) mainly due to reduced short-term borrowings related to matured bonds.

Risks and uncertainties

Telia Company operates in a broad range of geographical product and service markets in the highly competitive and regulated telecommunications industry. Telia Company has defined risk as anything that could have a material adverse effect on the achievement of Telia Company's goals. Risks can be threats, uncertainties or lost opportunities relating to Telia Company's current or future operations or activities. Telia Company has an established risk management framework in place to regularly identify, analyze, assess, and report business, financial as well as ethics and sustainability risks and uncertainties, and to mitigate such risks when appropriate. Telia Company's risk universe consists of four categories and over thirty risk areas used to aggregate and categorize risks identified across the organization within the risk management framework, see below.

For further information regarding details on risk exposure and risk management, see the Annual and Sustainability Report 2021, Directors Report, section Risk and uncertainties.

In addition, on 24 February 2022, Russian military forces launched a military action against Ukraine. Although the length, impact and outcome of the ongoing military conflict is highly unpredictable, this conflict and related imposed sanctions could lead to market disruptions. These disruptions may include significant volatility in commodity prices, international credit and capital markets, and asset prices, as well as supply chain interruptions, deteriorating financing conditions and increased risks for cyber-attacks. For Telia Company these market disruptions could lead to increased energy prices, disruptions and delays of supplies (in particular from Asia) and a decrease in travel to and from the Nordic and Baltic countries resulting in roaming decline, which all could have an adverse impact on Telia Company's earnings. Telia Company may also be subject to direct cyber-attacks affecting our operation and our customers or be impacted indirectly by cyber-attacks against critical infrastructure in society.

Related mitigating activities:

  • Actively monitoring of the situation in Ukraine and assessing its impact on Telia Company's business
  • Risk assessments and preparation of contingency plans
  • Increased follow up of key business KPI´s to early mitigate negative impact on financials
  • Increased crisis coordination throughout the group to mitigate negative impact of the situation

Strategic

risks Risks that can have a material impact on the strategic objectives arising from internal or external factors

Telia Company's risk universe

Financial risks

Risks that can cause unexpected variability or volatility in net sales, margins, earnings per share, returns or market capitalization

Operational risks

Risks that may affect or compromise execution of business functions or have an impact on society

Legal &

regulatory risks Risks related to legal or governmental actions that can have a material impact on the achievement of business objectives

Stockholm, April 27, 2022

Allison Kirkby President and CEO

This report has not been subject to review by Telia Company´s auditors.

Forward-looking statements

This report contains statements concerning, among other things, Telia Company's financial condition and results of operations that are forward-looking in nature. Such statements are not historical facts but, rather, represent Telia Company's future expectations. Telia Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions; however, forwardlooking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of important factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Such important factors include but may not be limited to: Telia Company's market position; growth in the telecommunications industry; and the effects of competition and other economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors affecting the business of Telia Company, its associated companies and joint ventures, and the telecommunications industry in general. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made, and, other than as required by applicable law, Telia Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them in the light of new information or future events.

Definitions

Adjustment items: comprise of capital gains and losses, impairment losses, restructuring programs (costs for phasing out operations and personnel redundancy costs and costs for major group wide business transformations) or other costs with the character of not being part of normal daily operations.

Advertising revenues: External net sales related to linear and digital/AVoD media, sponsorships and other types of advertising.

Broadband revenues: External net sales related to fixed broadband services.

Business solutions: External net sales related to fixed business networking and communication solutions.

CAPEX: An abbreviation of "Capital Expenditure". Investments in intangible and tangible non-current assets and right-of-use assets, but excluding goodwill, intangible and tangible non-current assets and right-of-use assets acquired in business combinations, film and program rights and asset retirement obligations.

CAPEX excluding right-of-use assets: CAPEX excluding right-of-use assets.

EBITDA: An abbreviation of "Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization." Equals operating income before depreciation, amortization and impairment losses and before income from associated companies and joint ventures but including amortization and impairment of film and program rights.

Employees: Total headcount excluding hourly paid employees.

Free cash flow: The total cash flow from operating activities and cash CAPEX.

Interconnect revenues: External net sales related to mobile termination.

Internal net sales: Group internal net sales.

Like for like (%): The change in net sales, external service revenues and adjusted EBITDA, excluding exchange rate effects and based on the current group structure, i.e. including the impact of any acquired operations and excluding the impact of any disposed operations, both in the current and in the comparable period.

Mobile subscription revenues: External net sales related to voice, messaging, data and content (including machine to machine).

Net debt: Interest-bearing liabilities less derivatives recognized as financial assets (and hedging long-term and short-term borrowings) and related credit support annex (CSA), less 50% of hybrid capital (which, consistent with market practice

for the type of instrument, is treated as equity), less short-term investments, long-term bonds at fair value through income statement and OCI and cash/cash equivalents.

Net debt/adjusted EBITDA ratio (multiple): Net debt divided by adjusted EBITDA rolling 12 months and excluding disposed operations.

Operational free cash flow: Free cash flow from continuing operations excluding cash CAPEX for licenses and spectrum fees, dividends from associated companies net of taxes and including repayment of lease liabilities.

Other fixed service revenues: External net sales of fixed services including fiber installation, wholesale and other infrastructure services.

Other mobile service revenues: External net sales related to visitors' roaming, wholesale and other services.

Return on capital employed: Operating income, including impairments and gains/losses on disposals, plus financial revenues excluding foreign exchange gains expressed as a percentage of average capital employed.

Structural part of Operational free cash flow: Operational free cash flow less contribution from change in working capital.

Telephony revenues: External net sales related to fixed telephony services.

Equipment revenues: External equipment net sales.

Service revenues: External net sales excluding equipment sales.

TV revenues: External net sales related to TV services.

In this report, comparable figures are provided in parentheses and refer to the same item in the corresponding period last year, unless otherwise stated.

Financial calendar

Interim Report January-June 2022 July 20, 2022

Interim Report January-September 2022 October 21, 2022

Year-end report January-December 2022 January 26, 2023

This information is information that Telia Company AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 07.00 CET on April 27, 2022.

Telia Company AB (publ) Corporate Reg. No. 556103-4249 Registered office: Stockholm Tel. +46 8 504 550 00 www.teliacompany.com

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