Earnings Release • Nov 30, 2021
Earnings Release
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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.
This presentation contains partial information from the public reports of Bezeq under the Israeli Securities Law 5728-1968 (the "Securities Law"), which reports can be accessed at the Israeli Securities Authority's website, www.magna.isa.gov.il. A review of this presentation is not a substitute for a review of the detailed reports of Bezeq under the Securities Law and is not meant to replace or qualify them; rather, the presentation is prepared merely for the convenience of the reader, with the understanding that the detailed reports are being reviewed simultaneously. No representation is made asto the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
The information included in this presentation is based on information included in Bezeq's public filings. However, some of the information may be presented in a different manner and/or breakdown and/or is differently edited. In any event of inconsistency between Bezeq's public filings and the information contained in this presentation,the information included in the public filings shall prevail.
The information contained in this presentation or which will be provided orally during the presentation thereof, does not constitute or form part of any invitation or offer to sell, or any solicitation of any invitation or offer to purchase or subscribe for, any securities of Bezeq or any other entity, nor shall the information or any part of it or the fact of its distribution form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with or relating to any action, contract, commitment or to the securities of Bezeq. The presentation does not constitute a recommendation or opinion or substitute for the discretion of any investor.

All results in this presentation are in comparison to the corresponding period or June 30, 2020


Increase in profitability despite decrease in revenues in Q3 2021







• Decrease of NIS 1,030 million y-o-y, ~14%
• Net debt/EBITDA ratio decreased to 1.9 from 2.2 in 30.9.2020
| Rating Agency | Rating | Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| S&P Global Maalot | ilAA- | Stable |
| Midroog | Aa3.il | Stable |
We have set ourselves the goal of maintaining a high credit rating in the AA group while adjusting our debt repayments to cash flow generation. We aim to maintain significant liquidity, while at the same time to return to dividend distributions to shareholders
Based on the information known to the Bezeq Group today, the Group's updated Outlook for 2021 is as follows:
| Updated Outlook | Previous Outlook | |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Adjusted net profit attributable to shareholders |
NIS 1.1 billion |
NIS 1.0 billion |
| Adjusted EBITDA (1) |
NIS 3.65 billion | NIS 3.5 billion |
| (2) CAPEX |
NIS 1.8 billion | NIS 1.7 billion |
The Company shall report, as required, deviations of more/less than 10% of the amounts stated in the outlook
1) Adjusted net profit and Adjusted EBITDA – after adjusting for other operating expenses/income, net, one-time losses/gains from impairment/increase in value of assets and stock-based compensation.
2) CAPEX - gross paymentsforinvestmentsin fixed and intangible assets.
The Company's forecasts in this section are forward-looking information, as defined in the Securities Law. The forecasts are based on the Company's estimates, assumptions and expectations.
The Group's forecasts are based, among other things, on its estimates regarding the structure of competition in the telecommunications market and regulation in this sector, the economic situation and accordingly, the Group's ability to implement its plans in 2021. Actual results may differ from these estimates taking note of changes that may occur in the foregoing, in business conditions, and the effects of regulatory decisions, technology changes and developments in the structure of the telecommunications market, and so forth, or the realization of one or more of the risk factors listed in the Periodic Report of 2020. In addition, there is no certainty that the outlook will be fully or partially fulfilled, among other things, due to the COVID-19 pandemicand the resulting uncertainty.
40% of households in Israel




with High Quality Broadband Internet at Home
"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


~64% of the Company's retail customers choose to connect via the BE router

Access Lines )Thousands( 1,653 1,639 1,630 1,615 1,602 Q3-2020 Q4-2020 Q1-2021 Q2-2021 Q3-2021 3.1%
Telephony ARPL


• Increase in revenues from transmission services for ISPs and business customers


• Increase in revenues from virtual exchanges and business directory services

Depreciation



3.5% 663 660 671 649 640 Q3-2020 Q4-2020 Q1-2021 Q2-2021 Q3-2021

• FCF in Q2-21 was impacted by increased Capex due to fiber deployment and payment of one-time grant to employees
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Growth in retail broadband Internet revenues driven by increase in retail subscribers and ARPU
Success in sales of BE router and Wifi enhancers

Launch of nationwide deployment of fiber

Leading operations in business sector
Accelerated fiber deployment together with high quality service reflects potential for continued growth and strengthening of Bezeq's position in the residential broadband Internet market

• Transition to one new CRM system – sales and services to customers through a wider approach (including triple play); savings in future investments and costs of support


Subscriber growth in Pelephone and yes and continued growth in business services in Bezeq
International

Improved profitabilitymetrics


Continued streamlining in employee headcount

Increase in number of Pelephone subscribers with accelerated deployment of 5G network


yes+ 2.0 The next generation of TV viewing



The process will yield further efficiencies that are expected to result in savings of tens of millions of shekels a year


Deepen streamlining in subsidiary companies
Signed a collective agreement in yes and agreements in principle with the Histadrut Labor Federation and the workers' representatives at Pelephone and Bezeq International, based on implementation of the planned structural change in Bezeq International and yes



Pelephone was the first company to launch and operate its 5G network in Israel and it continues to lead in the field








Improvedcustomer experience along with savings in expenses


Significant improvement in cash flow with positive cash flow in 9M-2021

The next generation of TV viewing
Continued subscriber growth 38% of yes customers watch TV through IP broadcasting Leader in original production yes continues to lead in production of local content

Savingsin satellite costs after full transition to IP

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stable subscribers

Free Cash Flow Operating Cash Flow

32 נתוני פרופורמה
After a number of years, yes posts significant improvement in cash flow with positive free cash flow

33 includes pro forma numbers; * 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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Strong financial results – increase in revenues and net profit

Significant investment in advanced infrastructures
Financial strength – significant decrease in net debt

Structural change – growth potential and streamlining
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