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Tele2 — Interim / Quarterly Report 2007
Jul 25, 2007
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Stockholm – Wednesday, July 25, 2007 – Tele2 AB ("Tele2") (OMX Nordic Exchange: TEL2 A and TEL2 B), Europe's leading alternative telecom operator, today announced its consolidated results for the second quarter 2007.
INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–JUNE 2007
In Q2 2007, Tele2's EBITDA1) increased by 40 percent to SEK 1,737 million with mobile revenues up 25.5 percent to SEK 5.8 billion
| › Operating revenue for Q2 2007 grew by 6 percent to SEK 13,110 (12,386) million | |
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| › EBITDA in Q2 2007 increased by 40 percent to SEK 1,737 (1,237) million | |
| › EBIT in Q2 2007 increased by 110 percent to SEK 604 (288) million excluding one-off items of SEK –520 (52) million related to the sale of Alpha Telecom and Calling Card Company (C3 ) operations. Including one-off items EBIT decreased by 75 percent to SEK 84 (340) million |
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| › Net profi t/loss from continuing operations for Q2 2007 amounted to SEK 108 (136) million excluding one-off items of SEK –520 (52) million |
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| › Earnings per share from continuing operations, after dilution, for Q2 2007 amounted to SEK 0.32 (0.41) excluding one-off items of SEK –520 (52) million |
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| › Operating revenue for H1 2007 grew by 5 percent to SEK 25,947 (24,629) million | |
| › Net profi t/loss for H1 2007 amounted to SEK 190 (279) excluding, and SEK –330 (331) million including, one-off items of SEK –520 (52) million |
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| › Earnings per share, after dilution, for H1 2007 amounted to SEK 0.60 (0.81) excluding, and SEK –0.57 (0.92) including, one-off items of SEK –520 (52) million |
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| › Mobile revenues in Q2 2007 increased by 25.5 percent to SEK 5.8 billion | |
| › Continued excellent performance in Russian mobile operations with EBITDA margin of 33 percent in Q2 2007. Russia now has a customer base in excess of 7.9 million |
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| › Solid broadband intake during Q2 2007, adding a total of 221,000 new broadband customers |
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| › Fixed telephony EBITDA margin at 12 (9) percent in Q2 2007 |
1) Tele2's defi nition of EBITDA excludes profi t/loss from sale of operations.
All fi gures relate to Tele2's continuing operations.
The fi gures shown in parentheses correspond to the comparable periods in 2006.
AIMING EVEN HIGHER
"Tele2's realignment process remains on track and is proving successful. As stated previously, a more infrastructure-based strategy will lead to higher margins. These quarterly results prove that we really are on the right track. Our focus on core business in mobile and broadband services is showing key results. EBITDA grew 40 percent, compared to Q2 2006.
However, we're aiming even higher. Therefore we have introduced a fi nancial hurdle to keep us on our toes. We have set a minimum EBITDA target of 20 percent for each of Tele2's geographies, and they must stride over this hurdle in the medium term. This is a sign of our dedication, focus and concentration.
Our focus on core business in mobile and broadband services is showing key results. EBITDA grew 40 percent, compared to Q2 2006.
Our performance in MOBILE services is strong. Russia has once again proved star qualities with an EBITDA margin at a record-high 33 percent. Competition is tough in the Russian mobile services market, but we are certain of our ability to master the current situation.
The Baltic region produced impressive revenue growth, with a year-on-year increase of 18 percent. We see promising development, especially in the corporate segment. The Nordic area is showing a good balance between revenue growth and EBITDA development in absolute terms.
Our BROADBAND business continues to show progress with a total customer intake of 221,000 new customers in Q2 2007. Italy accomplished its strongest direct access & LLUB intake ever, adding 107,000 customers during the quarter.
EBITDA in direct access & LLUB was negatively impacted by start-up costs – this time in the German operations. However, I am pleased to see that Southern Europe has turned the corner when it comes to operational performance.
Tele2's FIXED LINE customer base still offers opportunities in cross-selling broadband services. Dispite a high level of competition, our fi xed line operations are developing according to plan. We strive to maximize value through an extremely cost-conscious regime and broadband cross-selling."
Lars-Johan Jarnheimer President and CEO of Tele2 AB
Tele2 in brief
TELE2 IS EUROPE'S LEADING ALTERNATIVE TELECOM OPERATOR. Tele2's mission is to provide cheap and simple telecoms for everyone in Europe. Tele2 always strives to offer the market's best prices. We have 29 million customers in 21 countries. Tele2 offers fi xed and mobile telephony, broadband, data network services, cable TV and content services. Ever since Jan Stenbeck founded the company in 1993, it has been a tough challenger to the former government monopolies and other established providers. Tele2 has been listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange since 1996. In 2006 we had an operating revenue of SEK 50.3 billion and reported an operating profi t (EBITDA) of SEK 5.7 billion.
GROUP FINANCIAL OVERVIEW FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
| SEK million | 2007 Jan 1–June 30 |
2006 Jan 1–June 30 |
2007 Q2 |
2006 Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing operations1) | ||||
| Operating revenue | 25,947 | 24,629 | 13,110 | 12,386 |
| of which mobile telephony | 11,045 | 8,682 | 5,826 | 4,644 |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 9,119 | 11,558 | 4,323 | 5,541 |
| of which broadband resale | 1,121 | 1,029 | 539 | 525 |
| of which direct access & LLUB | 3,615 | 2,270 | 1,921 | 1,172 |
| Net customer intake (thousands) | 663 | 1,251 | 382 | 634 |
| of which mobile telephony | 1,678 | 1, 895 | 931 | 986 |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | –1,490 | –917 | –770 | –481 |
| of which broadband resale | 64 | 171 | 20 | 72 |
| of which direct access & LLUB | 411 | 102 | 201 | 57 |
| EBITDA2) | 3,230 | 2,458 | 1,737 | 1,237 |
| of which mobile telephony | 2,489 | 1,699 | 1,401 | 953 |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 1,185 | 1,136 | 536 | 474 |
| of which broadband resale | –414 | –483 | –183 | –241 |
| of which direct access & LLUB | –258 | –97 | –139 | –33 |
| EBIT | 464 | 594 | 84 | 340 |
| EBT | 22 | 345 | –82 | 224 |
| Net profi t/loss | –330 | 331 | –412 | 188 |
| Cash fl ow from operating activities | 1,569 | 1,474 | 1,096 | 792 |
| Cash fl ow after CAPEX | –1,040 | –1,198 | –371 | –580 |
1) Less Tele2 France fi xed telephony and broadband operations (see Note 8). 2) Tele2's defi nition of EBITDA excludes profi t/loss from sale of operations.
Signifi cant events in the quarter
- › Tele2 announced the sale of Tele2 Hungary to Hungarian Telephone and Cable Corp ("HTCC")
- › Tele2 announced the sale of Tele2 Portugal to Sonaecom
- › Tele2 announced the sale of UNI2 Denmark to TDC Hosting A/S
- › Tele2 completed the purchase of E.ON Bredband
- › Tele2 Norway signed an agreement with TeliaSonera-owned NetCom on access to their mobile network
- › Tele2 sold the Alpha Telecom and Calling Card Company (C3) operation
- › Tele2 announced the sale of Tele2 Denmark to Telenor
- › Tele2 announced new fi nancial targets. In the fi rst stage, Tele2 has set a minimum EBITDA hurdle of 20 percent on a country by country basis in the medium term
- › Tele2 announced targets for Russia and Baltic. The company expects to reach an EBITDA margin of 35–40 percent in Russia and 30–40 percent in the Baltic countries, Latvia being at the upper end of the range. In addition, Tele2 expects, in the mid to long term, to achieve an Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) for its Russian operations of USD 10 and a customer base in existing regions of 10–11 million
Signifi cant subsequent events
› Tele2 announced it has received approval from the EU competition authorities on the sale of its fi xed and broadband operations in France to SFR
The fi xed and broadband operations in France are reported as discontinued operations and the comments below relate to Tele2's continuing operations.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
The ongoing realignment process and focus on mobile and broadband services continue to be refl ected in the Group's fi nancial performance. Mobile and broadband sales continue to grow compared with the previous year. The decline in fi xed line services is expected to continue.
Mobile operations continue to show strong development, with revenue growth increasing by 25.5 percent compared with Q2 2006. Mobile customer net intake was 931,000 (986,000). EBITDA increased by 47 percent to SEK 1,401 (953) million.
Swedish mobile telephony reported revenue growth of 5.3 percent and an EBITDA margin of 38 percent, in combination with a strong customer intake adding 46,000 new users. The EBITDA margin is still negatively impacted by increased net intake of post-paid subscribers.
The Russian operations continue to develop well with strong customer intake in combination with excellent operational performance. Russia's operating revenue continued to grow strongly and increased by 122 percent compared with the same period last year. EBITDA in Tele2 Russia increased by SEK 341 million compared with Q2 2006 and the EBITDA margin is now 33 percent. The customer base increased with 839,000 net additions.
Revenue growth for the Baltic region continued to be strong, increasing by 18 percent compared with Q2 2006 and once again all three countries had double digit sales growth. The robust revenue growth was mainly driven by a larger customer base, but also by positive ARPU development. Tele2 Baltic continues to experience positive development in the corporate segment. EBITDA for the Baltic region grew by 15 percent compared with Q2 2006.
The Croatian business is still seeing a delay in the rollout of its own GSM network, which has resulted in high roaming charges. The dependency on another operator's network continues to hamper the operational development of Tele2 Croatia.
Mobile ARPU for the group in Q2 2007 was SEK 119 (126). The ARPU dilution is largely due to the very strong growth in Russia.
Fixed line resale revenue decreased by 22 percent compared with Q2 2006. Fixed line services continue to be affected by a very diffi cult operational environment resulting in net customer outfl ow. Aggressive pricing of mobile services, especially in Central Europe, has led to a strong volume migration from fi xed to mobile services. There are no signs today that this trend will disappear.
EBITDA increased by SEK 62 million to SEK 536 million, compared with Q2 2006. This is equivalent to an EBITDA margin of 12 percent. The Nordic region continued to see an improvement in profi tability with an EBITDA margin of almost 17 percent in its fi xed line operations, while Central and Southern Europe suffered a fall in profi tability due to higher net customer outfl ow and lower fi xed-to-mobile calling volumes. The total number of fi xed telephony resale customers fell by 770,000 in Q2 2007.
Broadband resale revenue increased by 3 percent compared with Q2 2006 and the number of customers rose by 20,000 to 872,000. EBITDA improved by SEK 58 million compared with Q2 2006, to SEK –183 million.
Direct access & LLUB revenue increased by 64 percent compared with Q2 2006 and the number of customers rose by 201,000 in the quarter. EBITDA fell by SEK 20 million compared with the previous quarter to SEK –139 million, mainly due to start up costs in Germany and the inclusion of cable and VoIP services together with higher marketing costs in the Swedish operations.
OPERATING REVENUE
Operating revenue amounted to SEK 13,110 (12,386) million, an increase of 6 percent including, and 7 percent excluding, exchange rate differences. Operating revenue for H1 2007 amounted to SEK 25,947 (24,629) million, an increase of 5 percent including, and 7 percent excluding, exchange rate differences.
The Nordic market area continued to show healthy growth and increased revenue by 5 percent compared with Q2 2006. Tele2 Sweden Mobile grew by 5 percent, helped by equipment sales. Underlying growth was approximately 2 percent. Tele2 Norway Mobile grew by 21 percent compared with Q2 2006. Operating revenue in Sweden increased by 5.5 percent compared with Q2 2006.
Revenue growth in Baltic & Russia continued to be very strong and increased by 57 percent compared with Q2 2006. Russia continues to be the main driver with a year-on-year revenue growth of 122 percent. Baltic, increased its sales by 18 percent compared with Q2 2006 despite a more mature market.
In Central Europe, where Tele2 still have a relatively high dependency on fi xed line, revenue fell by 16 percent compared with Q2 2006 impacted by a decreasing customer base and lower ARPU as a result of intensifi ed fi xed to mobile migration.
Southern Europe increased revenues by 7 percent compared with Q2 2006. Revenues from direct access & LLUB increased by SEK 237 million compared with the previous quarter.
Benelux revenues decreased by 6 percent mainly due to Alpha Telecom and C3 being included in only two out of three months in the quarter. The decline in fi xed line telephony accelerated and revenues decreased by 15 percent compared with the previous quarter, once again because of the sale of Alpha Telecom and C3 . Price declines in broadband service caused revenue to fall by SEK 21 million compared with the previous quarter, despite a positive customer intake.
CUSTOMER INTAKE
Net customer intake was 382,000, compared with 281,000 in the previous quarter and 634,000 in Q2 2006. Mobile intake was 931,000, compared with 986,000 in Q2 2006, mainly driven by Russia. Total broadband intake was 221,000, compared with 254,000 in the previous quarter and 129,000 in Q2 2006. In H1 2007 the net customer intake was 663,000 compared with 1,251,000 in H1 2006.
Fixed line lost 770,000 customers in the quarter. While the trend over the last two quarters is not satisfactory, the future of the fi xed line service in continental Europe is hard to predict in the short to medium term. The current development has been negatively affected by higher competition and lower mobile prices together with alternative services such as VoIP. This leads to lower calling volumes and customers migrating from the Tele2 fi xed line network.
Broadband resale customers increased by 20,000, compared with 72,000 in Q2 2006. Direct access & LLUB customers showed an increase of 201,000, compared with 57,000 in Q2 2006. Italy recorded an all-time high in direct access & LLUB intake, adding 107,000 new customers.
Tele2 has changed its principles for calculating active Nordic customers in the pre-paid base, which has led to a one-time negative adjustment of 664,000 customers in Sweden, 93,000 in Denmark and 2,000 in Norway. An active pre-paid customer is defi ned as someone who has used any mobile service during the last 6 months. However, the customer can still activate a SIM-card within a 13-month period of last top-up.
ARPU
ARPU amounted to SEK 142, compared with SEK 145 in Q2 2006. Mobile ARPU was SEK 119 (126), fi xed telephony resale ARPU SEK 128 (135), broadband resale ARPU SEK 206 (232) and direct access & LLUB ARPU SEK 491 (648) in the quarter.
EARNINGS
EBITDA amounted to SEK 1,737 million compared with SEK 1,493 million the previous quarter and SEK 1,237 million in Q2 2006. The EBITDA margin was 13.2 percent compared with 10.0 percent in Q2 2006. In H1 2007 EBITDA amounted to SEK 3,230 (2,458) million, an increase of 31 percent.
Nordic operations reported EBITDA of SEK 814 million, compared with SEK 904 in Q2 2006. Swedish mobile telephony achieved EBITDA margin of 38 percent compared with 44 percent in Q2 2006. The absolute contribution from Swedish mobile telephony in Q2 2007 amounted to SEK 702 million compared with SEK 786 million in Q2 2006.
Baltic & Russia reported EBITDA of SEK 728 million compared with SEK 322 million in Q2 2006. The absolute contribution from Russia was SEK 414 million, an improvement of SEK 341 million on the Q2 2006 fi gure. The EBITDA margin for Tele2 Russia hit a record-high 33 percent compared with 13 percent in Q2 2006. In Croatia the operational issues still remain, with high dependency on the national roaming agreement, resulting in negative EBITDA of SEK 90 million during the quarter.
Central Europe reported EBITDA of SEK –10 million, compared with SEK 159 million in Q2 2006, where of SEK –142 million of the decrease was related to broadband services. The deteriorating trend in broadband EBITDA is mainly attributable to the soft-launch of direct access products through the Plusnet joint venture in the German market.
Southern Europe reported EBITDA of SEK –48 million, compared with SEK –258 in Q2 2006. The mobile telephony operation in France had a negative impact of SEK 42 million on EBITDA, compared with a negative SEK 186 million in Q2 2006.
Benelux reported EBITDA of SEK 230 million, compared with SEK 107 million in Q2 2006.
EBIT in Q2 2007 increased by 110 percent to SEK 604 (288) million excluding one-off items of SEK –520 (52) million related to the sale of Alpha Telecom and C3 (SEK 52 million related to sale of Czech operations). Including one-off items, EBIT decreased by 75 percent to SEK 84 (340) million. In H1 2007 EBIT for the period amounted to SEK 984 (542) million excluding one-off items.
Profi t/loss before tax in Q2 2007 amounted to SEK 438 (172) million excluding, and SEK –82 (224) million including, one-off items of SEK –520 (52) million. In H1 2007 profi t before tax amounted to SEK 542 (293) million excluding, and 22 (345) million including, one-off items of SEK –520 (52) million.
Net profi t/loss for Q2 2007 amounted to SEK 108 (136) excluding and SEK –412 (188) million including oneoff items SEK –520 (52) million. In H1 2007 profi t/loss for the period amounted to SEK 190 (279) million excluding, and SEK –330 (331) million including, one-off items. Q2 was also affected by a negative one-off tax assets adjustment of SEK 228 million, where of SEK 193 million related to reduced income tax rate in Germany.
CASH FLOW AND CAPEX
Cash fl ow after current investments (CAPEX) amounted to SEK –371 (–580) million in Q2 2007. CAPEX amounted to SEK 1,335 (1,415) million. Cash fl ow stated as EBITDA less CAPEX amounted to SEK 402 (–178) million. In H1 2007 Cash fl ow after CAPEX amounted to SEK –1,040 (–1,198) million. CAPEX amounted to SEK 2,516 (2,593) million. EBITDA less CAPEX amounted to SEK 714 (–135) million.
Changes in working capital, for total operations including discontinued operations in France, amounted to SEK –136 (–170) million. In H1 2007 changes in working capital amounted to SEK –386 (–747) million.
OPERATIONAL REVIEW BY MARKET AREA
Comments below relate to Tele2's continuing operations
NORDIC
(Sweden, Norway and Denmark)
| SEK Million | Q2 2007 | Q2 2006 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 4,062 | 3,862 | +5% |
| EBITDA | 814 | 904 | –10% |
| EBIT | 523 | 660 | –21% |
| ARPU (SEK) | 246 | 237 | +4% |
Mobile telephony Tele2 Sweden continues to show strong progress in customer intake and the customer base grew by 46,000 in Q2 2007. Tele2 Norway also showed a positive trend, increasing its customer base by 14,000 in Q2 2007. Revenue for the Nordic operations increased by 7 percent, with the Swedish operations reporting a 5 percent increase on Q2 2006.
EBITDA fell by SEK 90 million compared with Q2 2006, largely due to higher costs related to customer intake. Tele2 Sweden had an EBITDA margin of approximately 38 percent, which is an improvement of 2 percentage points on Q1 2007. The sale of mobile broadband products has accelerated in Q2 2007 and exceeded internal expectations. Simplicity and availability are attracting interest from consumers and corporate users alike.
Tele2 Norway fi nalized a new MVNO agreement with Netcom ASA during the quarter. The new agreement will lead to strengthened EBITDA margins starting from Q2 2008. In Q2 2007 profi tability was affected by strong pricing pressure together with falling termination fees.
Mobile ARPU in Sweden, including pre-paid and post-paid subscriptions, amounted to SEK 213 (205) in Q2 2007. Minutes of use for the Swedish operations was 199 (169) in Q2 2007.
In Q2 2007, Tele2 has changed its principles for calculating active customers in the pre-paid base, which has led to a one-time negative adjustment of 664,000 customers in Sweden, 93,000 in Denmark and 2,000 in Norway. An active pre-paid customer is defi ned as someone who has used any mobile service during the last 6 months. However, the customer can still activate a SIM-card within a 13-months period of last top-up.
Fixed telephony resale The overall market decline in fi xed line telephony continued. Revenue and customer base were also falling for the Nordic market area. However, the market area has managed to improve its EBITDA margin to 17 percent compared with 10 percent in Q2 2006. Prices in the fi xed line market have stabilized and this trend is expected to continue.
Broadband resale and direct access & LLUB Tele2's marketing push in broadband during the quarter has resulted in a solid customer intake, especially in Sweden with a net intake of 18,000. Stronger customer growth has initially had a negative impact on the EBITDA margin.
BALTIC & RUSSIA
(Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia and Croatia)
| SEK Million | Q2 2007 | Q2 2006 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 2,423 | 1,545 | +57% |
| EBITDA | 728 | 322 | +126% |
| EBIT | 525 | 190 | +176% |
| ARPU (SEK) | 72 | 68 | +6% |
Mobile telephony Russia reported another strong quarter, adding 839,000 customers. Operating revenue increased by 122 percent to SEK 1,261 (568) million. Tele2 Russia proved once again that it can combine strong customer growth with improved profi tability, with EBITDA increasing signifi cantly to SEK 414 (73) million. This corresponds to an EBITDA margin of 33 (13) percent. Russian operations should be able to reach an EBITDA margin of between 35–40 percent despite increased competition. ARPU for Russia was SEK 56 (44) in Q2 2007. In the longer term, ARPU levels should be capable of exceeding USD 10. Continued growth in minutes of in excess of decreasing tariffs and keen interest in value added services are the main drivers behind ARPU growth. The Russian operation launched three new regions in the quarter (Murmansk, Arhangelsk, V. Novgorod) and is now operational in 17 regions covering a population of 38 million. Tele2 should be able to achieve a customer base of up to 11 million in existing license areas in the short to medium term.
Tele2 continues to develop strongly in the Baltic area. The region added 54,000 new mobile customers during the quarter. Out of the three countries, Latvia mobile had the best development, adding 38,000 customers, followed by Lithuanian mobile which added 19,000 customers. Revenue growth for the region was robust at 18 percent compared with Q2 2006. Estonian operations grew by 18 percent, Lithuanian operations grew by 23 percent and Latvian operations grew by 15 percent, all compared with the same period last year. The strong revenue growth was driven mainly by a larger subscriber base, but also higher ARPU. EBITDA for the Baltic region grew by 15 percent compared with Q2 2006, mainly due to strong revenue growth. The EBITDA margin was 39 percent. Estonian operations had an EBITDA margin of 32 percent, Lithuanian operations 34 percent and Latvian operations 48 percent.
Tele2 Croatia added 16,000 customers compared with 46,000 in Q2 2006. Tele2 has, during the quarter, focused on sales not only via traditional dealers, but also via alternative channels such as food stores. Revenue increased by 28 percent on the same period last year to SEK 129 million. EBITDA continued to develop below expectations, losing SEK 90 million in Q2 2007, mainly because of unfavorable roaming agreement and the inability to develop the GSM network properly. Tele2 will continue to look for opportunities to build out the existing footprint and in doing so improve both service quality and profi tability levels.
CENTRAL EUROPE
(Germany, Austria, Poland and Hungary)
| SEK Million | Q2 2007 | Q2 2006 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 1,692 | 2,005 | –16% |
| EBITDA | –10 | 159 | |
| EBIT* | –122 | 55 | |
| ARPU (SEK) | 94 | 103 | –9% |
* excluding positive one-off items of SEK 52 million in Q2 2006
Mobile telephony Revenue in Austria mobile increased sequentially by SEK 7 million to SEK 22 million in Q2 2007. However, it fell by SEK 18 million compared with Q2 2006. The competitive environment on the Austrian mobile market has been further reinforced towards lower prices, which leaves Tele2 little room for aggressive marketing activities within the current MVNO framework. EBITDA improved sequentially by SEK 4 million to SEK –13, but fell by SEK 2 million compared with Q2 2006. As a niche player in this market, Tele2 has not been able to improve its market position.
Fixed telephony resale In Germany and Austria, fi xed line usage continues to decline, mainly due to falling prices in the mobile market, which is fuelling fi xed-to-mobile substitution. As an effect, fi xed line revenue in Central Europe fell by 25 percent compared with Q2 2006.
Germany lost 158,000 customers in the quarter and saw a revenue decline of 26 percent to SEK 675 million compared with Q2 2006. However, Tele2 Germany has yet again confi rmed its number one position on the CPS (carrier pre-select) market. Tight cost control has enabled the German operations to keep EBITDA fl at at SEK 114 million.
Austria reported a 12 percent decline in its revenue in fi xed line services to SEK 215 million compared with the previous quarter. EBITDA decreased by 15 percent to SEK 59 million compared with Q2 2006.
Poland increased its revenue by 5.5 percent compared with the previous quarter to SEK 211 million. EBITDA was stable at SEK 6 million compared with Q2 2006. In Poland, Tele2 continued to increase its WLR (wholesale line rental) customer base, with higher ARPU and lower fi xed line churn as a result.
Broadband resale and direct access & LLUB Tele2 Germany increased revenue by 175 percent to 88 million compared with Q2 2006. In the second quarter of 2007, Tele2 Germany softlaunched its direct access & LLUB product through the Plusnet joint venture and will scale up marketing and sales activities in Q3 2007. At the same time, the company continued to increase its broadband resale customer base and added 16,000 customers in the quarter. The soft launch of the Plusnet joint venture resulted in start-up costs in the quarter, which affected profi tability negatively. EBITDA showed a sequential decrease of SEK 48 million to SEK –145 million.
In Austria, robust customer growth was achieved in the direct access & LLUB segment following the launch of a new all-fl at product portfolio, and the company added 14,000 new users. The active customer base is now over 100,000, and direct access & LLUB coverage is close to 60 percent of households. As a way of improving the market position in the Austrian corporate market, Tele2 launched new service level agreement products. Tele2 Austria achieved a 2 percent seqential increase in revenue to SEK 260 million. EBITDA was SEK –62 million, which is a decline of SEK 29 million on the previous quarter.
SOUTHERN EUROPE
(Italy, Spain, France, Switzerland and Portugal)
| SEK Million | Q2 2007 | Q2 2006 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 2,775 | 2,598 | +7% |
| EBITDA | –48 | –258 | |
| EBIT | –202 | –361 | |
| ARPU (SEK) | 191 | 173 | +10% |
Mobile telephony Tele2's network rollout in Switzerland is progressing according to plan and the license agreement. The prepaid offer that was launched in March continued to produce a good market response and Tele2 added 5,000 customers in Q2 2007.
Tele2 France relaxed its marketing activities in Q2 2007, which resulted in a net loss of 8,000 customers. However, Tele2 is still maintaining its number one MVNO position with its postpaid services in France. Revenue increased by 52 percent to SEK 293 (193) million and EBITDA improved to SEK –42 (–186) million.
Fixed telephony resale Fixed line revenue for Southern Europe declined by 23 percent in Q2 2007 to SEK 2,168 (2,812) million. EBITDA stayed almost fl at at SEK 284 million compared to SEK 286 million in Q2 2006.
Fixed line revenue in Tele2 Italy declined by 25 percent to SEK 825 (1,101) SEK and EBITDA decreased by 67 percent to SEK 32 (98) million. The Italian operation was to some extent negatively impacted by internally migration from fi xed line service to direct access & LLUB at Tele2. It was also to some extent effected by fi xed to mobile migration and customer migrating to VoIP services.
Revenue in Tele2 Spain decreased by 25 percent to SEK 176 (219) million and EBITDA increased to SEK 38 (–8) million.
Revenue in Tele2 Switzerland decreased by 26 percent to SEK 253 (340) million and EBITDA improved by 24 percent to SEK 61 (49) million.
Broadband resale and direct access & LLUB The Italian market continued to develop strongly with a record intake of 107,000 direct access and LLUB customers. Total broadband revenue increased to SEK 436 (122) million and EBITDA improved to SEK 0 (–98) million.
Tele2 Spain added 28,000 direct access & LLUB customers during the quarter. Total broadband revenue increased to SEK 378 (213) million and EBITDA amounted to SEK –67 (–51) million.
The Portuguese market added 11,000 direct access & LLUB customers during the quarter. Revenue amounted to SEK 9 million and EBITDA to SEK –29 million.
BENELUX
(Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein)
| SEK Million | Q2 2007 | Q2 2006 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 2,082 | 2,218 | –6% |
| EBITDA | 230 | 107 | +115% |
| EBIT* | –129 | –246 | |
| ARPU (SEK) | 268 | 224 | +20% |
* excluding a negative one-off items of SEK 520 million in Q2 2007
During the second quarter of 2007 the divestment of Alpha Telecom and C3 was completed, which resulted in a negative one-time effect of SEK 520 million.
Mobile telephony In the Netherlands, Tele2 continued the positive intake trend of postpaid subscriptions, completely offsetting the decline in prepaid subscribers. Additionally, Tele2 Netherlands succeeded in selling higher valued bundled products.
In Luxembourg, mobile net intake in Q2 2007 was approximately 1,000 customers. On the prepaid market Luxembourg confi rmed its market leadership position with a market share of over 50 percent. Revenue grew by 2 percent compared with Q2 2006 to SEK 209
million. The EBITDA margin declined by 1.5 percentage points to 32.5 percent compared with the previous quarter, due to increased competition.
Fixed telephony resale During the second quarter of 2007, Tele2 Netherlands continued to build its WLR (Wholesale Line Rental) customer base, enabling higher ARPU and extended customer lifetime.
Broadband resale and direct access & LLUB In the Netherlands and Belgium, Tele2 continued migrating customers to high end broadband products such as dual play (offered under the product name Tele2 "Compleet") and triple play products (combining fi xed, broadband and mobile). In the Dutch market Tele2 also started to offer a convenience package for small shops. In the business market, Tele2 sells IP-VPN connections, making it possible to offer our customers IP telephony, Internet, PIN and Camera Surveillance.
In Luxembourg, Tele2 continued to perform strongly with regard to its broadband resale product. The triple play offer has been a key element in achieving this growth.
SERVICES
(3C, Datametrix, Procure IT right, Radio Components and UNI2)
| SEK Million | Q2 2007 | Q2 2006 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 76 | 158 | –52% |
| EBITDA | 23 | 3 | |
| EBIT | 9 | –10 |
OTHER ITEMS
ACQUISITIONS
On June 1, 2007 Tele2 acquired the remaining 24.9 percent in Tele2 Syd AB, formerly E.ON Bredband, for SEK 135 million. In June 2007, Tele2 also acquired 10.7 percent in Radio Components Sweden AB. The current holding in the company represents 80.3 percent.
On February 1, 2007 Tele2 acquired the remaining 0.03 percent in Comunitel, Spain, by issuing new shares. Please refer to Note 7 for additional information regarding acquisitions.
DIVESTMENTS
Ongoing divestments
On July 9, 2007, Tele2 announced the divestment of its Hungarian operations to Hungarian Telephone and Cable Corp for approximately SEK 40 million. Completion is expected following approval from the Hungarian Competition Authorities. The transaction is expected to have a positive one-time effect of approximately SEK 20 million.
On June 28, 2007, Tele2 announced the divestment of its operations in Tele2 Portugal to Sonaecom for approximately SEK 160 million. Completion is expected following approval from the Portuguese Competition Authorities. The transaction is expected to have a positive one-time effect of approximately SEK 10 million.
On June 1, 2007, Tele2 announced the divestment of its operations in UNI2 Denmark to TDC Hosting A/S. The transaction is expected to be closed in Q3 2007 and will have a one-time effect of approximately SEK 50 million.
Divestments after closing day
On October 3, 2006 Tele2 announced the sale of its fi xed and broadband operations in France to SFR. During Q1 2007, the European competition authorities opened a phase II study regarding the contemplated disposal. On July 18, 2007, Tele2 announced it has received approval from the EU competition authorities on the sale. The cash fl ow effect for Tele2 will be approximately SEK 3 billion. The transaction will result in a positive exchange rate effect of approximately SEK 430 million in Q3 2007, when the divestment will be fi nalized. The divestment has been reported separately under discontinued operations in the income statement, with retrospective application for previous periods, and in the balance sheet from September 30, 2006 according to IFRS 5 – Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations. For additional information regarding discontinued operations, see Note 8.
On July 12, 2007, Tele2 divested its operations in Tele2 Denmark A/S for approximately SEK 1,025 million. The capital gain is estimated at SEK 360 million. The operation has affected Tele2's operating revenue in market area Nordic year-to-date by SEK 733 (860) million, EBITDA by 89 (3) million and net profi t by 46 (–22) million.
Divestments at closing day
In May 2007, Tele2 divested its Alpha Telecom and C3 operation for SEK 83 million. The operation has affected Tele2's operating revenue in market area Benelux year-to-date by SEK 378 (604) million, EBITDA by SEK 37 (5) million and net profi t by SEK 9 (–35) million in addition to capital loss recorded of SEK 520 million.
On March 31, 2007, Tele2 divested its operation Datametrix Norway for SEK 128 million on a debt-free basis. Datametrix Norway has affected Tele2's operating revenue in market area Services year-to-date by SEK 116 (153) million, EBITDA by SEK 4 (4) million and net profi t/loss by SEK 2 (1) million in addition to a recorded capital loss of SEK 5 million.
Please refer to Note 7 for additional information regarding divestments.
TELE2 NETHERLANDS AND TELE2 BELGIUM
On March 6, 2007, Tele2 sold the shares in Tele2 Netherlands and Tele2 Belgium to Versatel Telecom International N.V. The reorganization has been carried out as part of the integration process of Tele2's and Versatel's operations in the Netherlands and Belgium. Versatel has fi nanced the acquisition by an issue of new shares. As a result of the issue Tele2 has increased its shareholdings in Versatel by 1.36 percent and now holds 81.65 percent of the shares.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTY FACTORS
Tele2's operations are affected by a number of external factors. The risk factors considered to be most signifi cant to Tele2's future development are operating risks such as changes in regulatory legislation in telecommunication services, increased competition, introduction of new services, ability to attract and retain customers and legal proceedings, and fi nancial risks such as currency risk, interest risk, liquidity risk and credit risk. In addition to the risks described in Tele2's annual report (see Directors' report and Note 38 of the report for a detailed description of the Group's risk exposure and risk management), no additional signifi cant risks are estimated to have developed.
COMPANY DISCLOSURE
Tele2 Extraordinary General Meeting 2007
The 2007 Extraordinary General Meeting will be held at 9.00 am on August 28, 2007, at Pontus by the Sea, Tullhus 2, Skeppsbrokajen, in Stockholm. Shareholders who wish to participate in the Extraordinary General Meeting must have their names entered in the register of shareholders maintained by VPC AB (the Swedish Central Securities Depository) on Wednesday 22 August 2007, and notify the company of their intention to participate by no later than 1.00 p.m. on Wednesday 22 August 2007. The notifi cation can be made on the company's website, www.tele2.com, by telephone +46 (0)8 5626 4406 or in writing to the company.
Other
Tele2 will release the fi nancial and operating results for the period ended September 30, 2007 on October 24, 2007.
The Board of Directors declares that the undersigned six-month interim report provides a fair overview of the parent company's and Group's operations, their fi nancial position and performance, and describes material risks and uncertainties facing the parent company and other companies in the Group.
Stockholm, July 25, 2007 Tele2 AB
| Vigo Carlund Chairman |
Mia Brunell | John Hepburn |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Parton | John Shakeshaft | |
| Cristina Stenbeck | Pelle Törnberg | Lars-Johan Jarnheimer President awnd CEO |
AUDIT REPORT
Introduction
We have reviewed the interim report for the period January 1, 2007 to June 30, 2007, for Tele2 AB (publ). The Board of Directors and the President are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim fi nancial information in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim fi nancial information based on our review.
Scope of Review
We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity." A review of interim fi nancial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for fi nancial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Standards on Auditing in Sweden RS and other generally accepted auditing practices. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain a level of assurance that would make us aware of all signifi cant matters that might be identifi ed in an audit. Therefore, the conclusion expressed based on a review does not give the same level of assurance as a conclusion expressed based on an audit.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim fi nancial information, in all essential respects, has not been prepared for the Group's part in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act and for the Parent Company's part in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act.
Stockholm, July 25, 2007 Deloitte AB
Jan Berntsson Authorized Public Accountant
Presentation details
A presentation to discuss the results will be held at 06.45 am UK time (07.45 am CET on July 25, 2007) at Hilton Stockholm Slussen, Guldgränd 8, Stockholm. The presentation will be web-cast on Tele2's website www.tele2.com, along with the presentation material.
Conference call details
A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 16.00 (CET) / 15.00 (UK time) / 10.00 am (New York time), on July 25, 2007. The dial-in number is: +44 (0)20 7806 1956 or US: +1 718 354 1388. Please dial in 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call to allow time for registration. A recording of the conference call will be available for 10 days after the call on: +44 (0)20 7806 1970 or US: +1 718 354 1112 with access code 3024007#. The conference call will be web-cast on Tele2's website www.tele2.com, with the possibility to enter questions online.
CONTACTS
Lars-Johan Jarnheimer President and CEO, Tele2 AB Telephone: +46 (0)8 5626 4000
Lars Nilsson CFO, Tele2 AB Telephone: +46 (0)8 5626 4000
Lars Torstensson Investor Relations Telephone: + 46 (0)8 5620 0042
Tele2 AB
Company registration nr: 556410-8917 Skeppsbron 18 P.O. Box 2094 SE-103 13 Stockholm Sweden Tel + 46 8 5620 0060 www.tele2.com
APPENDICES
Income statement Balance sheet Cash fl ow statement Change in shareholders' equity Number of customers Operating revenue EBITDA EBIT Investments, CAPEX Sweden Russia Key Ratios Parent Company Notes
TELE2 IS EUROPE'S LEADING ALTERNATIVE TELECOM OPERATOR. Tele2's mission is to provide cheap and simple telecoms for everyone in Europe. Tele2 always strives to offer the market's best prices. We have 29 million customers in 21 countries. Tele2 offers fi xed and mobile telephony, broadband, data network services, cable TV and content services. Ever since Jan Stenbeck founded the company in 1993, it has been a tough challenger to the former government monopolies and other established providers. Tele2 has been listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange since 1996. In 2006 we had an operating revenue of SEK 50.3 billion and reported an operating profi t (EBITDA) of SEK 5.7 billion.
INCOME STATEMENT
| SEK million | Note | 2007 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 Full year |
2007 Q2 |
2006 Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINUING OPERATIONS | ||||||
| Operating revenue | 25,947 | 24,629 | 50,306 | 13,110 | 12,386 | |
| Operating expenses | –24,853 | –24,015 | –48,523 | –12,447 | –12,075 | |
| Goodwill impairment | 2 | – | – | –3,300 | – | – |
| Sale of operations, profi t | 3 | – | 52 | 50 | – | 52 |
| Sale of operations, loss | 4 | –525 | –3 | –20 | –520 | –3 |
| Result from shares in associated companies and joint ventures |
–119 | –71 | –135 | –62 | –23 | |
| Other operating revenues | 39 | 29 | 50 | 14 | 18 | |
| Other operating expenses | –25 | –27 | –51 | –11 | –15 | |
| Operating profi t/loss, EBIT | 464 | 594 | –1,623 | 84 | 340 | |
| Net interest expenses | –402 | –251 | –592 | –201 | –121 | |
| Other fi nancial items | –40 | 2 | 35 | 35 | 5 | |
| Profi t/loss after fi nancial items, EBT | 22 | 345 | –2,180 | –82 | 224 | |
| Tax on profi t/loss | 11 | –352 | –14 | –225 | –330 | –36 |
| NET PROFIT/LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | –330 | 331 | –2,405 | –412 | 188 | |
| DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | ||||||
| Net profi t/loss from discontinued operations | 8 | –177 | 145 | –1,335 | –89 | 58 |
| NET PROFIT/LOSS | –507 | 476 | –3,740 | –501 | 246 | |
| ATTRIBUTABLE TO: | ||||||
| Equity holders of the parent company | –430 | 555 | –3,615 | –467 | 292 | |
| Minority interest | –77 | –79 | –125 | –34 | –46 | |
| NET PROFIT/LOSS | –507 | 476 | –3,740 | –501 | 246 | |
| Earnings per share (SEK) | –0.97 | 1.25 | –8.14 | –1.05 | 0.66 | |
| Earnings per share, after dilution (SEK) | –0.97 | 1.25 | –8.14 | –1.05 | 0.66 | |
| FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 8 | |||||
| Earnings per share (SEK) | –0.57 | 0.92 | –5.13 | –0.85 | 0.52 | |
| Earnings per share, after dilution (SEK) | –0.57 | 0.92 | –5.13 | –0.85 | 0.52 | |
| Number of shares, basic | 6 | 444,764,021 | 444,200,018 | 444,489,593 | ||
| Number of shares, weighted average | 6 | 444,632,005 | 444,011,392 | 444,129,836 | ||
| Number of shares after dilution | 6 | 445,099,668 | 444,404,883 | 444,614,065 | ||
| Number of shares after dilution, weighted average | 6 | 445,035,910 | 444,267,261 | 444,353,295 |
BALANCE SHEET
| SEK million | Note | 2007 Jun 30 | 2006 Dec 31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Goodwill | 18,611 | 18,491 | |
| Other intangible assets | 2,990 | 3,353 | |
| Intangible assets | 21,601 | 21,844 | |
| Tangible assets | 16,900 | 16,059 | |
| Financial assets | 798 | 876 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 5,032 | 4,986 | |
| FIXED ASSETS | 44,331 | 43,765 | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Materials and supplies | 372 | 424 | |
| Current receivables | 13,021 | 12,980 | |
| Short-term investments | 2,097 | 1,988 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,668 | 2,619 | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | 18,158 | 18,011 | |
| ASSETS CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE | 8 | 4,398 | 4,388 |
| ASSETS | 66,887 | 66,164 | |
| Equity and liabilities | |||
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
| Attributable to equity holders of the parent company | 28,441 | 28,800 | |
| Minority interests | 554 | 323 | |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 28,995 | 29,123 | |
| LONG-TERM LIABILITIES | |||
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 14,961 | 13,050 | |
| Non-interest-bearing liabilities | 1,331 | 1,343 | |
| LONG-TERM LIABILITIES | 16,292 | 14,393 | |
| SHORT-TERM LIABILITIES | |||
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 7,068 | 6,907 | |
| Non-interest-bearing liabilities | 12,772 | 14,224 | |
| SHORT-TERM LIABILITIES | 19,840 | 21,131 | |
| LIABILITIES DIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH ASSETS CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE | 8 | 1,760 | 1,517 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 66,887 | 66,164 |
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
| SEK million | Note | 2007 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 Full year |
2007 Q2 |
2007 Q1 |
2006 Q4 |
2006 Q3 |
2006 Q2 |
2006 Q1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||
| Cash fl ow from operation | 1,941 | 2,420 | 4,979 | 1,289 | 652 | 1,048 | 1,511 | 1,161 | 1,259 | |
| Change in working capital | –386 | –747 | –1,132 | –136 | –250 | –452 | 67 | –170 | –577 | |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 1,555 | 1,673 | 3,847 | 1,153 | 402 | 596 | 1,578 | 991 | 682 | |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||
| Capital expenditure in intangible and tangible assets, CAPEX |
–2,666 | –2,678 | –5,520 | –1,493 | –1,173 | –1,422 | –1,420 | –1,374 | –1,304 | |
| Cash fl ow after CAPEX | –1,111 | –1,005 | –1,673 | –340 | –771 | –826 | 158 | –383 | –622 | |
| Acquisition of shares and participations | 7 | –186 | –121 | –1,346 | –166 | –20 | –44 | –1,181 | –65 | –56 |
| Sale of shares and participations | 7 | 134 | 36 | 31 | 26 | 108 | –5 | – | 36 | – |
| Change of long-term receivables | 189 | 142 | –101 | 122 | 67 | –260 | 17 | 8 | 134 | |
| Cash fl ow from investing activities | –2,529 | –2,621 | –6,936 | –1,511 | –1,018 | –1,731 | –2,584 | –1,395 | –1,226 | |
| CASH FLOW AFTER INVESTING ACTIVITIES | –974 | –948 | –3,089 | –358 | –616 | –1,135 | –1,006 | –404 | –544 | |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||
| Change of loans, net | 1,449 | 1,312 | 3,775 | 1,065 | 384 | 1,083 | 1,380 | 808 | 504 | |
| Dividend | 6 | –814 | –777 | –777 | –814 | – | – | – | –777 | – |
| New share issue | 6 | 17 | 41 | 58 | 5 | 12 | 17 | – | 8 | 33 |
| Other fi nancing activities | 350 | – | – | –2 | 352 | – | – | – | – | |
| Cash fl ow from fi nancing activities | 1,002 | 576 | 3,056 | 254 | 748 | 1,100 | 1,380 | 39 | 537 | |
| NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
28 | –372 | –33 | –104 | 132 | –35 | 374 | –365 | –7 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
2,619 | 2,773 | 2,773 | 2,769 | 2,619 | 2,705 | 2,277 | 2,731 | 2,773 | |
| Exchange rate differences in cash | 21 | –124 | –121 | 3 | 18 | –51 | 54 | –89 | –35 | |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF THE PERIOD |
2,668 | 2,277 | 2,619 | 2,668 | 2,769 | 2,619 | 2,705 | 2,277 | 2,731 | |
| Taxes paid included in cash fl ow from operation Cash fl ow from discontinued |
–892 | –182 | –562 | –211 | –681 | –231 | –149 | –104 | –78 | |
| operations | 8 |
CHANGE IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
| Jun 30, 2007 | Jun 30, 2006 | Dec 31, 2006 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attributable to | Attributable to | Attributable to | ||||||||
| SEK million | Note | equity holders of the parent company |
minority interests |
Total share holders' equity |
equity holders of the parent company |
minority interests |
Total share holders' equity |
equity holders of the parent company |
minority interests |
Total share holders' equity |
| Shareholders' equity, January 1 | 28,800 | 323 | 29,123 | 34,965 | 403 | 35,368 | 34,965 | 403 | 35,368 | |
| ITEMS RECOGNIZED DIRECTLY IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
||||||||||
| Exchange rate differences | 796 | 5 | 801 | –958 | –16 | –974 | –1,829 | –2 | –1,831 | |
| Cash fl ow hedges | 69 | – | 69 | – | – | – | –5 | – | –5 | |
| Items recognized directly in shareholders' equity |
865 | 5 | 870 | –958 | –16 | –974 | –1,834 | –2 | –1,836 | |
| Net profi t/loss for the period | –430 | –77 | –507 | 555 | –79 | 476 | –3,615 | –125 | –3,740 | |
| Total for the period | 435 | –72 | 363 | –403 | –95 | –498 | –5,449 | –127 | –5,576 | |
| OTHER CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||
| Issue of warrants | – | – | – | 7 | – | 7 | 7 | – | 7 | |
| Costs for stock options | 3 | – | 3 | 1 | – | 1 | 4 | – | 4 | |
| New share issue | 6 | 17 | – | 17 | 34 | – | 34 | 51 | – | 51 |
| Dividend | 6 | –814 | –4 | –818 | –777 | – | –777 | –777 | – | –777 |
| Minority's share in acquired companies | – | –79 | –79 | – | – | – | – | 61 | 61 | |
| Shareholders contribution from minority | – | 386 | 386 | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Purchase of minority | – | – | – | – | –15 | –15 | – | –14 | –14 | |
| Round off | – | – | – | – | – | – | –1 | – | –1 | |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY, END OF PERIOD | 28,441 | 554 | 28,995 | 33,827 | 293 | 34,120 | 28,800 | 323 | 29,123 |
At June 30, 2007 SEK 430 million (December 31, 2006 SEK 356 million) of shareholders' equity relates to exchange rate differences from assets and liabilities classifi ed as held for sale.
NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS
| Number of customers | Net intake | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thousands | Note | 2007 Jun 30 |
2006 Jun 30 |
Change | 2007 Q2 |
2007 Q1 |
2006 Q4 |
2006 Q3 |
2006 Q2 |
2006 Q1 |
| Nordic | ||||||||||
| Mobile telephony | 5 | 3,545 | 4,157 | –15% | 36 | 19 | 41 | 51 | 44 | 21 |
| Indirect access of which fi xed telephony resale |
1,547 1,372 |
1,791 1,638 |
–14% –16% |
–63 –67 |
–84 –95 |
–37 –42 |
–60 –62 |
–70 –75 |
–73 –80 |
|
| of which broadband resale | 175 | 153 | 14% | 4 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | 350 | 267 | 31% | 18 | 21 | 25 | 19 | 8 | 5 | |
| 5,442 | 6,215 | –12% | –9 | –44 | 29 | 10 | –18 | –47 | ||
| Baltic & Russia | ||||||||||
| Mobile telephony | 11,657 | 7,902 | 48% | 909 | 716 | 1,072 | 876 | 847 | 795 | |
| Indirect access | 34 | 50 | –32% | –3 | –4 | –4 | –5 | –7 | –13 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 34 | 50 | –32% | –3 | –4 | –4 | –5 | –7 | –13 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | 34 | 29 | 17% | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | |
| 11,725 | 7,981 | 47% | 907 | 713 | 1,070 | 872 | 840 | 783 | ||
| Central Europe | ||||||||||
| Mobile telephony | 131 | 185 | –29% | –13 | –30 | –10 | –1 | 5 | 14 | |
| Indirect access | 5,065 | 5,625 | –10% | –271 | –208 | –38 | –43 | –125 | –115 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 4,866 | 5,533 | –12% | –285 | –232 | –83 | –67 | –141 | –139 | |
| of which broadband resale | 199 | 92 | 116% | 14 | 24 | 45 | 24 | 16 | 24 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | 103 | 46 | 124% | 15 | 18 | 13 | 11 | –3 | 6 | |
| 5,299 | 5,856 | –10% | –269 | –220 | –35 | –33 | –123 | –95 | ||
| Southern Europe | ||||||||||
| Mobile telephony | 485 | 331 | 47% | –3 | 44 | 44 | 69 | 105 | 71 | |
| Indirect access | 3,354 | 4,359 | –23% | –295 | –236 | –192 | –246 | –67 | –22 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 2,950 | 3,965 | –26% | –300 | –255 | –193 | –267 | –119 | –88 | |
| of which broadband resale | 404 | 394 | 3% | 5 | 19 | 1 | 21 | 52 | 66 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | 590 | 65 | 808% | 146 | 143 | 141 | 59 | 21 | 19 | |
| 4,429 | 4,755 | –7% | –152 | –49 | –7 | –118 | 59 | 68 | ||
| Benelux | ||||||||||
| Mobile telephony | 827 | 847 | –2% | 2 | –2 | –1 | –19 | –15 | 8 | |
| Indirect access | 908 | 1,464 | –38% | –118 | –144 | –133 | –161 | –140 | –114 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 814 | 1,340 | –39% | –115 | –134 | –124 | –153 | –139 | –116 | |
| of which broadband resale | 94 | 124 | –24% | –3 | –10 | –9 | –8 | –1 | 2 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | 324 | 223 | 45% | 21 | 27 | 30 | 23 | 31 | 14 | |
| 2,059 | 2,534 | –19% | –95 | –119 | –104 | –157 | –124 | –92 | ||
| NET CUSTOMER INTAKE | 382 | 281 | 953 | 574 | 634 | 617 | ||||
| Acquired companies | – | – | – | 182 | – | – | ||||
| Divested companies | – | – | – | – | –411 | – | ||||
| Changed method of calculation | 5 | –759 | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TOTAL CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 28,954 | 27,341 | 6% | –377 | 281 | 953 | 756 | 223 | 617 | |
| Discontinued operations | 8 | 2,718 | 3,393 | –20% | –151 | –184 | –201 | –139 | –218 | –140 |
| TOTAL OPERATIONS | 31,672 | 30,734 | 3% | –528 | 97 | 752 | 617 | 5 | 477 | |
| Mobile telephony | 5 | 16,645 | 13,422 | 24% | 931 | 747 | 1,146 | 976 | 986 | 909 |
| of which prepaid | 12,974 | 10,287 | 26% | 857 | 615 | 991 | 809 | 785 | 764 | |
| Indirect access | 10,908 | 13,289 | –18% | –750 | –676 | –404 | –515 | –409 | –337 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 10,036 | 12,526 | –20% | –770 | –720 | –446 | –554 | –481 | –436 | |
| of which broadband resale | 872 | 763 | 14% | 20 | 44 | 42 | 39 | 72 | 99 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | 1,401 | 630 | 122% | 201 | 210 | 211 | 113 | 57 | 45 | |
| Acquired companies | – | – | – | 182 | – | – | ||||
| Divested companies | – | – | – | – | –411 | – | ||||
| Changed method of calculation | 5 | –759 | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| Total continuing operations | 28,954 | 27,341 | 6% | –377 | 281 | 953 | 756 | 223 | 617 |
OPERATING REVENUE
| SEK million | Note | 2007 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2007 Q2 |
2007 Q1 |
2006 Q4 |
2006 Q3 |
2006 Q2 |
2006 Q1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic | |||||||||
| Mobile telephony | 4,943 | 4,512 | 2,576 | 2,367 | 2,404 | 2,426 | 2,405 | 2,107 | |
| Indirect access | 2,399 | 2,634 | 1,172 | 1,227 | 1,202 | 1,247 | 1,286 | 1,348 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 2,082 | 2,343 | 1,014 | 1,068 | 1,054 | 1,100 | 1,139 | 1,204 | |
| of which broadband resale | 317 | 291 | 158 | 159 | 148 | 147 | 147 | 144 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | 631 | 492 | 316 | 315 | 305 | 287 | 249 | 243 | |
| Other operations | 358 | 333 | 183 | 175 | 178 | 180 | 164 | 169 | |
| Adjustments for internal sales | –395 | –411 | –185 | –210 | –208 | –179 | –242 | –169 | |
| 7,936 | 7,560 | 4,062 | 3,874 | 3,881 | 3,961 | 3,862 | 3,698 | ||
| Baltic & Russia | |||||||||
| Mobile telephony | 4,481 | 2,836 | 2,417 | 2,064 | 2,014 | 1,875 | 1,533 | 1,303 | |
| Indirect access | 15 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 15 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Other operations | 22 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | |
| Adjustments for internal sales | –32 | –23 | –18 | –14 | –13 | –14 | –13 | –10 | |
| 4,495 | 2,861 | 2,423 | 2,072 | 2,024 | 1,884 | 1,545 | 1,316 | ||
| Central Europe | |||||||||
| Mobile telephony | 37 | 89 | 22 | 15 | 40 | 39 | 40 | 49 | |
| Indirect access | 2,695 | 3,470 | 1,295 | 1,400 | 1,518 | 1,532 | 1,633 | 1,837 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 2,454 | 3,332 | 1,170 | 1,284 | 1,409 | 1,438 | 1,566 | 1,766 | |
| of which broadband resale | 241 | 138 | 125 | 116 | 109 | 94 | 67 | 71 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | 445 | 392 | 223 | 222 | 223 | 234 | 199 | 193 | |
| Other operations | 535 | 533 | 262 | 273 | 311 | 246 | 249 | 284 | |
| Adjustments for internal sales | –217 | –257 | –110 | –107 | –131 | –118 | –116 | –141 | |
| 3,495 | 4,227 | 1,692 | 1,803 | 1,961 | 1,933 | 2,005 | 2,222 | ||
| Southern Europe | |||||||||
| Mobile telephony | 630 | 325 | 322 | 308 | 313 | 292 | 201 | 124 | |
| Indirect access | 3,376 | 4,209 | 1,582 | 1,794 | 1,849 | 1,859 | 2,088 | 2,121 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 2,923 | 3,763 | 1,377 | 1,546 | 1,620 | 1,615 | 1,854 | 1,909 | |
| of which broadband resale | 453 | 446 | 205 | 248 | 229 | 244 | 234 | 212 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | 1,125 | 294 | 681 | 444 | 345 | 197 | 166 | 128 | |
| Other operations | 579 | 546 | 295 | 284 | 307 | 332 | 265 | 281 | |
| Adjustments for internal sales | –208 | –228 | –105 | –103 | –145 | –143 | –122 | –106 | |
| 5,502 | 5,146 | 2,775 | 2,727 | 2,669 | 2,537 | 2,598 | 2,548 | ||
| Benelux | |||||||||
| Mobile telephony | 954 | 920 | 489 | 465 | 474 | 493 | 465 | 455 | |
| Indirect access | 1,755 | 2,247 | 806 | 949 | 1,054 | 1,059 | 1,047 | 1,200 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 1,645 | 2,093 | 755 | 890 | 988 | 988 | 970 | 1,123 | |
| of which broadband resale | 110 | 154 | 51 | 59 | 66 | 71 | 77 | 77 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | 1,405 | 1,084 | 696 | 709 | 672 | 611 | 554 | 530 | |
| Other operations | 929 | 790 | 464 | 465 | 484 | 475 | 396 | 394 | |
| Adjustments for internal sales | –791 | –508 | –373 | –418 | –414 | –386 | –244 | –264 | |
| 4,252 | 4,533 | 2,082 | 2,170 | 2,270 | 2,252 | 2,218 | 2,315 | ||
| Services | |||||||||
| Indirect access | – | 6 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 | 4 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | – | 6 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 | 4 | |
| Other operations | 486 | 447 | 161 | 325 | 288 | 226 | 224 | 223 | |
| Adjustments for internal sales | –219 | –151 | –85 | –134 | –142 | –68 | –68 | –83 | |
| 267 | 302 | 76 | 191 | 147 | 158 | 158 | 144 | ||
| OPERATING REVENUE FROM | 25,947 | 24,629 | 13,110 | 12,837 | 12,952 | 12,725 | 12,386 | 12,243 | |
| CONTINUING OPERATIONS | |||||||||
| Discontinued operations | 8 | 2,037 | 2,306 | 1,045 | 992 | 995 | 1,024 | 1,096 | 1,210 |
| TOTAL OPERATIONS | 27,984 | 26,935 | 14,155 | 13,829 | 13,947 | 13,749 | 13,482 | 13,453 | |
| Mobile telephony | 11,045 | 8,682 | 5,826 | 5,219 | 5,245 | 5,125 | 4,644 | 4,038 | |
| Indirect access | 10,240 | 12,587 | 4,862 | 5,378 | 5,632 | 5,705 | 6,066 | 6,521 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 9,119 | 11,558 | 4,323 | 4,796 | 5,080 | 5,149 | 5,541 | 6,017 | |
| of which broadband resale | 1,121 | 1,029 | 539 | 582 | 552 | 556 | 525 | 504 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | 3,615 | 2,270 | 1,921 | 1,694 | 1,550 | 1,333 | 1,172 | 1,098 | |
| Other operations | 2,909 | 2,668 | 1,377 | 1,532 | 1,578 | 1,470 | 1,309 | 1,359 | |
| Adjustments for internal sales | –1,862 | –1,578 | –876 | –986 | –1,053 | –908 | –805 | –773 | |
| Operating revenue from | |||||||||
| continuing operations | 25,947 | 24,629 | 13,110 | 12,837 | 12,952 | 12,725 | 12,386 | 12,243 |
EBITDA
| SEK million | Note | 2007 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2007 Q2 |
2007 Q1 |
2006 Q4 |
2006 Q3 |
2006 Q2 |
2006 Q1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic | |||||||||
| Mobile telephony | 1,313 | 1,467 | 695 | 618 | 674 | 771 | 792 | 675 | |
| Indirect access | 294 | 250 | 138 | 156 | 102 | 102 | 97 | 153 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 360 | 295 | 170 | 190 | 130 | 131 | 115 | 180 | |
| of which broadband resale | –66 | –45 | –32 | –34 | –28 | –29 | –18 | –27 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | –6 | 29 | –25 | 19 | –12 | 19 | 6 | 23 | |
| Other operations | 16 | 27 | 6 | 10 | –4 | 5 | 9 | 18 | |
| One-off items | 2 | – | – | – | – | 50 | – | – | – |
| 1,617 | 1,773 | 814 | 803 | 810 | 897 | 904 | 869 | ||
| Baltic & Russia | |||||||||
| Mobile telephony | 1,289 | 531 | 726 | 563 | 479 | 478 | 316 | 215 | |
| Indirect access | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | – | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | – | |
| Direct access & LLUB | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | |
| Other operations | –2 | 2 | –2 | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | |
| 1,295 | 539 | 728 | 567 | 485 | 482 | 322 | 217 | ||
| Central Europe | |||||||||
| Mobile telephony | –30 | –25 | –13 | –17 | –4 | 1 | –11 | –14 | |
| Indirect access | 233 | 344 | 89 | 144 | 195 | 154 | 129 | 215 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 402 | 476 | 188 | 214 | 282 | 255 | 204 | 272 | |
| of which broadband resale | –169 | –132 | –99 | –70 | –87 | –101 | –75 | –57 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | –176 | –13 | –115 | –61 | –33 | –11 | 3 | –16 | |
| Other operations | 54 | 65 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 38 | 27 | |
| 81 | 371 | –10 | 91 | 177 | 163 | 159 | 212 | ||
| Southern Europe | |||||||||
| Mobile telephony | –268 | –418 | –98 | –170 | –225 | –205 | –233 | –185 | |
| Indirect access | 170 | –6 | 92 | 78 | 51 | 48 | 3 | –9 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 320 | 258 | 129 | 191 | 124 | 110 | 118 | 140 | |
| of which broadband resale | –150 | –264 | –37 | –113 | –73 | –62 | –115 | –149 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | –240 | –79 | –72 | –168 | –99 | –62 | –42 | –37 | |
| Other operations | 58 | 38 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 31 | 14 | 24 | |
| One-off items | 2 | – | – | – | – | –47 | – | – | – |
| –280 | –465 | –48 | –232 | –297 | –188 | –258 | –207 | ||
| Benelux | |||||||||
| Mobile telephony | 185 | 144 | 91 | 94 | 85 | 103 | 89 | 55 | |
| Indirect access | 70 | 66 | 32 | 38 | 96 | 101 | 1 | 65 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 99 | 108 | 47 | 52 | 118 | 127 | 34 | 74 | |
| of which broadband resale | –29 | –42 | –15 | –14 | –22 | –26 | –33 | –9 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | 162 | –35 | 72 | 90 | 69 | 49 | – | –35 | |
| Other operations | 62 | 54 | 35 | 27 | 48 | 9 | 17 | 37 | |
| One-off items | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | 43 | – | – |
| 479 | 229 | 230 | 249 | 298 | 305 | 107 | 122 | ||
| Services | |||||||||
| Indirect access | –2 | –6 | –1 | –1 | –7 | 3 | –2 | –4 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | –2 | –6 | –1 | –1 | –7 | 3 | –2 | –4 | |
| Other operations | 40 | 17 | 24 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 5 | 12 | |
| 38 | 11 | 23 | 15 | 10 | 22 | 3 | 8 | ||
| EBITDA FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS |
3,230 | 2,458 | 1,737 | 1,493 | 1,483 | 1,681 | 1,237 | 1,221 | |
| Discontinued operations | 8 | –77 | 265 | –36 | –41 | –1 | 105 | 111 | 154 |
| TOTAL OPERATIONS | 3,153 | 2,723 | 1,701 | 1,452 | 1,482 | 1,786 | 1,348 | 1,375 |
EBITDA, cont.
| SEK million | Note | 2007 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2007 Q2 |
2007 Q1 |
2006 Q4 |
2006 Q3 |
2006 Q2 |
2006 Q1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile telephony | 2,489 | 1,699 | 1,401 | 1,088 | 1,009 | 1,148 | 953 | 746 | |
| Indirect access | 771 | 653 | 353 | 418 | 442 | 411 | 233 | 420 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 1,185 | 1,136 | 536 | 649 | 652 | 629 | 474 | 662 | |
| of which broadband resale | –414 | –483 | –183 | –231 | –210 | –218 | –241 | –242 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | –258 | –97 | –139 | –119 | –74 | –4 | –33 | –64 | |
| Other operations | 228 | 203 | 122 | 106 | 103 | 83 | 84 | 119 | |
| One-off items | 2 | – | – | – | – | 3 | 43 | – | – |
| EBITDA from continuing | |||||||||
| operations | 3,230 | 2,458 | 1,737 | 1,493 | 1,483 | 1,681 | 1,237 | 1,221 | |
| EBITDA MARGIN | |||||||||
| Nordic | 2 | 20% | 23% | 20% | 21% | 21% | 23% | 23% | 23% |
| Baltic & Russia | 29% | 19% | 30% | 27% | 24% | 26% | 21% | 16% | |
| Central Europe | 2% | 9% | –1% | 5% | 9% | 8% | 8% | 10% | |
| Southern Europe | 2 | –5% | –9% | –2% | –9% | –11% | –7% | –10% | –8% |
| Benelux | 2 | 11% | 5% | 11% | 11% | 13% | 14% | 5% | 5% |
| Services | 14% | 4% | 30% | 8% | 7% | 14% | 2% | 6% | |
| EBITDA margin from continuing | |||||||||
| operations | 12% | 10% | 13% | 12% | 11% | 13% | 10% | 10% | |
| Mobile telephony | 23% | 20% | 24% | 21% | 19% | 22% | 21% | 18% | |
| Indirect access | 8% | 5% | 7% | 8% | 8% | 7% | 4% | 6% | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 13% | 10% | 12% | 14% | 13% | 12% | 9% | 11% | |
| of which broadband resale | –37% | –47% | –34% | –40% | –38% | –39% | –46% | –48% | |
| Direct access & LLUB | –7% | –4% | –7% | –7% | –5% | – | –3% | –6% | |
| Other operations | 8% | 8% | 9% | 7% | 7% | 6% | 6% | 9% | |
| EBITDA margin from continuing | |||||||||
| operations | 12% | 10% | 13% | 12% | 11% | 13% | 10% | 10% |
EBIT
| SEK million | Note | 2007 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2007 Q2 |
2007 Q1 |
2006 Q4 |
2006 Q3 |
2006 Q2 |
2006 Q1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic | |||||||||
| Mobile telephony | 969 | 1,166 | 521 | 448 | 507 | 632 | 647 | 519 | |
| Indirect access | 230 | 163 | 107 | 123 | 75 | 68 | 54 | 109 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 310 | 216 | 146 | 164 | 105 | 97 | 77 | 139 | |
| of which broadband resale | –80 | –53 | –39 | –41 | –30 | –29 | –23 | –30 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | –139 | –50 | –94 | –45 | –79 | –38 | –35 | –15 | |
| Other operations | –23 | –1 | –11 | –12 | –22 | –10 | –6 | 5 | |
| One-off items | 2 | – | – | – | – | 50 | – | – | – |
| 1,037 | 1,278 | 523 | 514 | 531 | 652 | 660 | 618 | ||
| Baltic & Russia | |||||||||
| Mobile telephony | 892 | 282 | 524 | 368 | 297 | 321 | 184 | 98 | |
| Indirect access | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | – | 5 | – | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | – | 5 | – | |
| Direct access & LLUB | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | –1 | 1 | |
| Other operations | –2 | 2 | –2 | – | – | – | 2 | – | |
| 896 | 289 | 525 | 371 | 304 | 322 | 190 | 99 | ||
| Central Europe | |||||||||
| Mobile telephony | –36 | –31 | –18 | –18 | –6 | –3 | –13 | –18 | |
| Indirect access | 137 | 253 | 41 | 96 | 159 | 102 | 85 | 168 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 318 | 391 | 147 | 171 | 247 | 206 | 163 | 228 | |
| of which broadband resale | –181 | –138 | –106 | –75 | –88 | –104 | –78 | –60 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | –277 | –113 | –165 | –112 | –56 | –53 | –45 | –68 | |
| Other operations | 36 | 45 | 20 | 16 | 23 | 10 | 28 | 17 | |
| One-off items | 2-3 | – | 52 | – | – | – | –1,865 | 52 | – |
| –140 | 206 | –122 | –18 | 120 | –1,809 | 107 | 99 | ||
| Southern Europe Mobile telephony |
–271 | –420 | –99 | –172 | –227 | –205 | –234 | –186 | |
| Indirect access | 35 | –122 | 18 | 17 | –39 | –9 | –53 | –69 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 197 | 148 | 62 | 135 | 39 | 58 | 62 | 86 | |
| of which broadband resale | –162 | –270 | –44 | –118 | –78 | –67 | –115 | –155 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | –394 | –168 | –151 | –243 | –159 | –123 | –85 | –83 | |
| Other operations | 58 | 35 | 30 | 28 | 22 | 31 | 11 | 24 | |
| One-off items | 2 | – | – | – | – | –47 | –937 | – | – |
| –572 | –675 | –202 | –370 | –450 | –1,243 | –361 | –314 | ||
| Benelux | |||||||||
| Mobile telephony | 128 | 82 | 63 | 65 | 56 | 73 | 58 | 24 | |
| Indirect access | –72 | –69 | –36 | –36 | 3 | 25 | –73 | 4 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 13 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 58 | 84 | –6 | 19 | |
| of which broadband resale | –85 | –82 | –43 | –42 | –55 | –59 | –67 | –15 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | –319 | –509 | –169 | –150 | –173 | –182 | –223 | –286 | |
| Other operations | 17 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 20 | –15 | –8 | 18 | |
| One-off items | 2, 4 | –520 | – | –520 | – | – | –457 | – | – |
| –766 | –486 | –649 | –117 | –94 | –556 | –246 | –240 | ||
| Services | |||||||||
| Indirect access | –2 | –6 | –1 | –1 | –6 | 2 | –2 | –4 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale Other operations |
–2 11 |
–6 –12 |
–1 10 |
–1 1 |
–6 6 |
2 4 |
–2 –8 |
–4 –4 |
|
| 9 | –18 | 9 | – | – | 6 | –10 | –8 | ||
| EBIT FROM CONTINUING | |||||||||
| OPERATIONS | 464 | 594 | 84 | 380 | 411 | –2,628 | 340 | 254 | |
| Discontinued operations | 8 | –156 | 201 | –75 | –81 | –43 | 73 | 80 | 121 |
| TOTAL OPERATIONS | 308 | 795 | 9 | 299 | 368 | –2,555 | 420 | 375 |
EBIT, cont.
| SEK million | Note | 2007 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2007 Q2 |
2007 Q1 |
2006 Q4 |
2006 Q3 |
2006 Q2 |
2006 Q1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile telephony | 1,682 | 1,079 | 991 | 691 | 627 | 818 | 642 | 437 | |
| Indirect access | 334 | 224 | 132 | 202 | 199 | 188 | 16 | 208 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 842 | 767 | 364 | 478 | 450 | 447 | 299 | 468 | |
| of which broadband resale | –508 | –543 | –232 | –276 | –251 | –259 | –283 | –260 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | –1,129 | –840 | –579 | –550 | –467 | –395 | –389 | –451 | |
| Other operations | 97 | 79 | 60 | 37 | 49 | 20 | 19 | 60 | |
| One-off items | 2-4 | –520 | 52 | –520 | – | 3 | –3,259 | 52 | – |
| EBIT from continuing operations | 464 | 594 | 84 | 380 | 411 | –2,628 | 340 | 254 | |
| EBITDA | 3,230 | 2,458 | 1,737 | 1,493 | 1,483 | 1,681 | 1,237 | 1,221 | |
| Goodwill impairment | – | – | – | – | – | –3,300 | – | – | |
| Depreciation/amortization and | |||||||||
| other write-down | –2,122 | –1,842 | –1,071 | –1,051 | –1,013 | –985 | –923 | –919 | |
| Sale of operations | –525 | 49 | –520 | –5 | –17 | –2 | 49 | – | |
| Result from shares in associated | |||||||||
| companies and joint ventures | –119 | –71 | –62 | –57 | –42 | –22 | –23 | –48 | |
| EBIT from continuing operations | 464 | 594 | 84 | 380 | 411 | –2,628 | 340 | 254 | |
| EBIT MARGIN | |||||||||
| Nordic | 2 | 13% | 17% | 13% | 13% | 14% | 16% | 17% | 17% |
| Baltic & Russia | 20% | 10% | 22% | 18% | 15% | 17% | 12% | 8% | |
| Central Europe | 2-3 | –4% | 5% | –7% | –1% | 6% | –94% | 5% | 4% |
| Southern Europe | 2 | –10% | –13% | –7% | –14% | –17% | –49% | –14% | –12% |
| Benelux | 2, 4 | –18% | –11% | –31% | –5% | –4% | –25% | –11% | –10% |
| Services | 3% | –6% | 12% | – | – | 4% | –6% | –6% | |
| EBIT margin from continuing operations |
2% | 2% | 1% | 3% | 3% | –21% | 3% | 2% | |
| Mobile telephony | 15% | 12% | 17% | 13% | 12% | 16% | 14% | 11% | |
| Indirect access | 3% | 2% | 3% | 4% | 4% | 3% | 0% | 3% | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 9% | 7% | 8% | 10% | 9% | 9% | 5% | 8% | |
| of which broadband resale | –45% | –53% | –43% | –47% | –45% | –47% | –54% | –52% | |
| Direct access & LLUB | –31% | –37% | –30% | –32% | –30% | –30% | –33% | –41% | |
| Other operations | 3% | 3% | 4% | 2% | 3% | 1% | 1% | 4% | |
| EBIT margin from continuing | |||||||||
| operations | 2% | 2% | 1% | 3% | 3% | –21% | 3% | 2% | |
INVESTMENTS, CAPEX
| SEK million Note |
2007 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2007 Q2 |
2007 Q1 |
2006 Q4 |
2006 Q3 |
2006 Q2 |
2006 Q1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic | 495 | 383 | 276 | 219 | 399 | 175 | 193 | 190 |
| Baltic & Russia | 1,115 | 1,239 | 594 | 521 | 530 | 594 | 644 | 595 |
| Central Europe | 95 | 71 | 47 | 48 | 104 | 53 | 46 | 25 |
| Southern Europe | 448 | 489 | 243 | 205 | 315 | 224 | 325 | 164 |
| Benelux | 340 | 382 | 167 | 173 | 148 | 114 | 193 | 189 |
| Services | 23 | 29 | 8 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 15 |
| CAPEX FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 2,516 | 2,593 | 1,335 | 1,181 | 1,504 | 1,170 | 1,415 | 1,178 |
| Discontinued operations 8 |
57 | 6 | 26 | 31 | 60 | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| INVESTMENTS IN INTANGIBLE AND TANGIBLE ASSETS, CAPEX |
2,573 | 2,599 | 1,361 | 1,212 | 1,564 | 1,202 | 1,417 | 1,182 |
| Mobile telephony | 1,401 | 1,445 | 758 | 643 | 760 | 688 | 759 | 686 |
| Indirect access | 243 | 357 | 133 | 110 | 220 | 115 | 211 | 146 |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 166 | 275 | 96 | 70 | 136 | 84 | 156 | 119 |
| of which broadband resale | 77 | 82 | 37 | 40 | 84 | 31 | 55 | 27 |
| Direct access & LLUB | 793 | 725 | 402 | 391 | 458 | 345 | 403 | 322 |
| Other operations | 79 | 66 | 42 | 37 | 66 | 22 | 42 | 24 |
| CAPEX from continuing operations | 2,516 | 2,593 | 1,335 | 1,181 | 1,504 | 1,170 | 1,415 | 1,178 |
| ADDITIONAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION | ||||||||
| CAPEX according to cash fl ow statement | 2,666 | 2,678 | 1,493 | 1,173 | 1,422 | 1,420 | 1,374 | 1,304 |
| Unpaid CAPEX for the period and reversal of during the year paid CAPEX from previous year: |
–105 | –81 | –134 | 29 | 114 | –220 | 41 | –122 |
| Sales price in cash fl ow statement | 12 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 28 | 2 | 2 | – |
| CAPEX according to balance sheet, including discontinued operations |
2,573 | 2,599 | 1,361 | 1,212 | 1,564 | 1,202 | 1,417 | 1,182 |
SWEDEN*
| Number of customers | Net intake | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thousands | 2007 Note Jun 30 |
2006 Jun 30 |
Change | 2007 Q2 |
2007 Q1 |
2006 Q4 |
2006 Q3 |
2006 Q2 |
2006 Q1 |
| Mobile telephony | 2,907 | 3,494 | –17% | 46 | 17 | 11 | 3 | –13 | –47 |
| Indirect access | 1,038 | 1,181 | –12% | –37 | –50 | –19 | –37 | –34 | –41 |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 983 | 1,138 | –14% | –41 | –56 | –22 | –36 | –38 | –44 |
| of which broadband resale | 55 | 43 | 28% | 4 | 6 | 3 | –1 | 4 | 3 |
| Direct access & LLUB | 290 | 229 | 27% | 14 | 12 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| NET CUSTOMER INTAKE | 23 | –21 | 14 | –21 | –43 | –86 | |||
| Changed method of calculation | 5 | –664 | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| TOTAL OPERATIONS | 4,235 | 4,904 | –14% | –641 | –21 | 14 | –21 | –43 | –86 |
| 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2007 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | ||
| SEK million | Note | Jan 1–Jun 30 | Jan 1–Jun 30 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 |
| OPERATING REVENUE | |||||||||
| Mobile telephony | 1 | 3,550 | 3,328 | 1,863 | 1,687 | 1,745 | 1,770 | 1,770 | 1,558 |
| Indirect access | 1,375 | 1,409 | 672 | 703 | 662 | 680 | 694 | 715 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 1,304 | 1,346 | 637 | 667 | 631 | 648 | 662 | 684 | |
| of which broadband resale | 71 | 63 | 35 | 36 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | |
| Direct access & LLUB Other operations |
520 358 |
387 333 |
259 183 |
261 175 |
250 178 |
227 180 |
193 164 |
194 169 |
|
| OPERATING REVENUE | 5,803 | 5,457 | 2,977 | 2,826 | 2,835 | 2,857 | 2,821 | 2,636 | |
| EBITDA | |||||||||
| Mobile telephony | 1,303 | 1,468 | 702 | 601 | 672 | 759 | 786 | 682 | |
| Indirect access | 205 | 198 | 81 | 124 | 40 | 68 | 69 | 129 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 236 | 204 | 99 | 137 | 60 | 88 | 74 | 130 | |
| of which broadband resale | –31 | –6 | –18 | –13 | –20 | –20 | –5 | –1 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | –4 | 20 | –24 | 20 | –9 | 9 | –2 | 22 | |
| Other operations | 16 | 27 | 6 | 10 | –5 | 5 | 9 | 18 | |
| Non-recurring items | 2 | – | – | – | – | 50 | – | – | – |
| EBITDA | 1,520 | 1,713 | 765 | 755 | 748 | 841 | 862 | 851 | |
| EBITDA MARGIN | |||||||||
| Mobile telephony | 37% | 44% | 38% | 36% | 39% | 43% | 44% | 44% | |
| Indirect access | 15% | 14% | 12% | 18% | 6% | 10% | 10% | 18% | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 18% | 15% | 16% | 21% | 10% | 14% | 11% | 19% | |
| of which broadband resale | –44% | –10% | –51% | –36% | –65% | –63% | –16% | –3% | |
| Direct access & LLUB | –1% | 5% | –9% | 8% | –4% | 4% | –1% | 11% | |
| Other operations | 4% | 8% | 3% | 6% | –3% | 3% | 5% | 11% | |
| EBITDA MARGIN | 26% | 31% | 26% | 27% | 26% | 29% | 31% | 32% | |
| EBIT | |||||||||
| Mobile telephony | 966 | 1,172 | 532 | 434 | 509 | 621 | 643 | 529 | |
| Indirect access | 161 | 143 | 60 | 101 | 20 | 42 | 42 | 101 | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 196 | 149 | 80 | 116 | 41 | 63 | 47 | 102 | |
| of which broadband resale | –35 | –6 | –20 | –15 | –21 | –21 | –5 | –1 | |
| Direct access & LLUB | –122 | –54 | –85 | –37 | –69 | –32 | –41 | –13 | |
| Other operations | –23 | – | –11 | –12 | –22 | –11 | –5 | 5 | |
| Non-recurring items | 2 | – | – | – | – | 50 | – | – | – |
| EBIT | 982 | 1,261 | 496 | 486 | 488 | 620 | 639 | 622 | |
| EBIT MARGIN | |||||||||
| Mobile telephony | 27% | 35% | 29% | 26% | 29% | 35% | 36% | 34% | |
| Indirect access | 12% | 10% | 9% | 14% | 3% | 6% | 6% | 14% | |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 15% | 11% | 13% | 17% | 6% | 10% | 7% | 15% | |
| of which broadband resale | –49% | –10% | –57% | –42% | –68% | –66% | –16% | –3% | |
| Direct access & LLUB | –23% | –14% | –33% | –14% | –28% | –14% | –21% | –7% | |
| Other operations | –6% | – | –6% | –7% | –12% | –6% | –3% | 3% | |
| EBIT MARGIN | 17% | 23% | 17% | 17% | 17% | 22% | 23% | 24% |
*Tele2 Sverige AB, Optimal Telecom AB, Tele2 Syd AB and results from shares in the joint ventures Svenska UMTS-nät AB and Spring Mobil AB.
RUSSIA
| Thousands | 2007 Jun 30 |
2006 Jun 30 |
Change | 2007 Q2 |
2007 Q1 |
2006 Q4 |
2006 Q3 |
2006 Q2 |
2006 Q1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net customer intake | 839 | 644 | 933 | 711 | 715 | 638 | |||
| Acquired companies | – | – | – | 182 | – | – | |||
| TOTAL NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS | 7,936 | 4,627 | 72% | 839 | 644 | 933 | 893 | 715 | 638 |
| SEK million | 2007 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2007 Q2 |
2007 Q1 |
2006 Q4 |
2006 Q3 |
2006 Q2 |
2006 Q1 |
|
| Operating revenue | 2,313 | 1,016 | 1,261 | 1,052 | 988 | 815 | 568 | 448 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | 711 | 95 | 414 | 297 | 266 | 205 | 73 | 22 |
| EBITDA-margin | 31% | 9% | 33% | 28% | 27% | 25% | 13% | 5% |
| EBIT | 450 | –21 | 280 | 170 | 153 | 112 | 12 | –33 |
| EBIT-margin | 19% | –2% | 22% | 16% | 15% | 14% | 2% | –7% |
KEY RATIOS
| 2007 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINUING OPERATIONS (SEK MILLION) | |||||
| Operating revenue | 25,947 | 24,629 | 50,306 | 44,457 | 36,613 |
| Number of customers, in thousand | 28,954 | 27,341 | 29,050 | 26,501 | 23,762 |
| EBITDA | 3,230 | 2,458 | 5,622 | 5,625 | 5,528 |
| EBIT | 464 | 594 | –1,623 | 2,814 | 3,286 |
| EBT | 22 | 345 | –2,180 | 2,386 | 3,127 |
| Net profi t/loss | –330 | 331 | –2,405 | 1,836 | 2,491 |
| KEY RATIO | |||||
| EBITDA margin, % | 12.4 | 10.0 | 11.2 | 12.7 | 15.1 |
| EBIT margin, % | 1.8 | 2.4 | –3.2 | 6.3 | 9.0 |
| PER SHARE DATA (SEK) | |||||
| Earnings | –0.57 | 0.92 | –5.13 | 4.16 | 5.63 |
| Earnings after dilution | –0.57 | 0.92 | –5.13 | 4.15 | 5.61 |
| TOTAL (INCLUDING DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS) (SEK MILLION) |
|||||
| Shareholders' equity | 28,995 | 34,120 | 29,123 | 35,368 | 32,900 |
| Shareholders' equity after dilution | 29,029 | 34,136 | 29,137 | 35,401 | 32,965 |
| Total assets | 66,887 | 68,217 | 66,164 | 68,291 | 49,873 |
| Cash fl ow from operating activities | 1,555 | 1,673 | 3,847 | 5,487 | 5,876 |
| Cash fl ow after CAPEX | –1,111 | –1,005 | –1,673 | 1,847 | 4,314 |
| Available liquidity | 14,798 | 8,249 | 5,963 | 8,627 | 5,113 |
| Net borrowing | 17,258 | 13,552 | 15,311 | 11,839 | 2,831 |
| Investments in intangible and tangible assets, CAPEX | 2,573 | 2,599 | 5,365 | 3,750 | 1,585 |
| Investments in shares and long-term receivables, net | –137 | 288 | 1,616 | 7,953 | 1,653 |
| KEY RATIO | |||||
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 43 | 50 | 44 | 52 | 66 |
| Debt/equity ratio, multiple | 0.60 | 0.40 | 0.53 | 0.33 | 0.09 |
| Return on shareholders' equity, % | –1.5 | 1.6 | –11.3 | 6.9 | 10.8 |
| Return on shareholders' equity after dilution, % | –1.5 | 1.6 | –11.3 | 6.9 | 10.8 |
| Return on capital employed, % | 0.6 | 1.7 | –5.3 | 8.2 | 12.1 |
| Average interest rate, % | 4.9 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| PER SHARE DATA (SEK) | |||||
| Earnings | –0.97 | 1.25 | –8.14 | 5.30 | 7.74 |
| Earnings after dilution | –0.97 | 1.25 | –8.14 | 5.29 | 7.73 |
| Shareholders' equity | 63.97 | 76.18 | 64.85 | 78.96 | 74.32 |
| Shareholders' equity after dilution | 63.98 | 76.18 | 64.84 | 78.93 | 74.29 |
| Cash fl ow from operating activities | 3.50 | 3.77 | 8.66 | 12.39 | 13.27 |
| Dividend | – | – | 1.83 | 1.75 | 1.67 |
| Redemption | – | – | – | – | 3.33 |
| Market value at closing day | 112.25 | 72.75 | 100.00 | 85.25 | 87.00 |
PARENT COMPANY
INCOME STATEMENT
| SEK million | 2007 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 13 | 12 |
| Administrative expenses | –46 | –52 |
| Other operating revenues | – | 5 |
| Operating profi t/loss, EBIT | –33 | –35 |
| Exchange rate difference on fi nancial items | –287 | 237 |
| Net interest expenses and other fi nancial items | 118 | 163 |
| Profi t/loss after fi nancial items, EBT | –202 | 365 |
| Tax on profi t/loss for the year | 57 | –100 |
| NET PROFIT/LOSS | –145 | 265 |
BALANCE SHEET
| SEK million Note |
2007 Jun 30 |
2006 Dec 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| FIXED ASSETS | ||
| Financial assets | 39,335 | 38,571 |
| FIXED ASSETS | 39,335 | 38,571 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Current receivables | 135 | 54 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 23 | 7 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | 158 | 61 |
| ASSETS | 39,493 | 38,632 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||
| Restricted equity 6 |
17,449 | 17,432 |
| Unrestricted equity 6 |
2,737 | 3,627 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 20,186 | 21,059 |
| LONG-TERM LIABILITIES | ||
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 14,421 | 12,417 |
| LONG-TERM LIABILITIES | 14,421 | 12,417 |
| SHORT-TERM LIABILITIES | ||
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 4,676 | 4,688 |
| Non-interest-bearing liabilities | 210 | 468 |
| SHORT-TERM LIABILITIES | 4,886 | 5,156 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 39,493 | 38,632 |
NOTES
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND DEFINITIONS
For the Group, the interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, and for the Parent Company in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act.
From January 1, 2007, IFRS 7, amendments to IAS 1 and IFRIC 7, 8, 9 and 10 are applied. These have had no effect.
As of Q2 2007, the defi nition for inactive mobile prepaid customers has been changed, refer to Note 5.
Tele2 has chosen in the second quarter to exclude from EBITDA profi t and loss from sales of operations. Previous periods have been adjusted retrospectively.
Tele2 has, in all other respects presented its interim report in accordance with the accounting principles and calculation methods used in the 2006 Annual Report. Defi nitions are found in the 2006 Annual Report.
NOTE 1 Operating revenue
Operating revenue from Q4 2004 and onwards for Tele2 in Sweden includes SEK 24 million per quarter relating to mobile telephony according to the MVNO agreement with Telenor. The capacity swap in the agreement is viewed upon as an exchange of capacity between Tele2 and Telenor at a group level, where revenues from the swap are offset against costs.
NOTE 2 Operating expenses
EBITDA
Tele2 continuously conducts price negotiations in all markets and retroactive adjustments are a natural part of Tele2's business. The adjustments in Q3 and Q4 2006 were nevertheless out of the ordinary and concentrated to certain market areas.
In Q4 2006, the costs were reduced by SEK 50 million for the market area Nordic as a result of price negotiations with another operator. In addition to this the costs were increased by SEK 47 million for the market area Southern Europe as a result of settlements of disputes. In Q3 2006 the costs were reduced by SEK 43 million for the market area Benelux as a result of a settlement with another operator of SEK 95 million and estimated future unused part of leased premises of SEK 52 million.
DEPRECIATION/AMORTIZATION AND IMPAIRMENT
In Q3 2006, Tele2 recognized goodwill impairment losses of SEK 3,300 million, of which SEK 1,863 million related to Central Europe, SEK 937 million to Southern Europe and SEK 500 million to Benelux.
NOTE 3 Other operating revenues
In Q2 2006, the market area Central Europe reported a capital gain from the divestment of Tele2's operations in the Czech Republic, corresponding to SEK 50 million, after a minor adjustment in Q3, 2006.
NOTE 4 Other operating expenses
In Q2 2007, the market area Benelux reported a capital loss of SEK 520 million on the divestment of Alpha Telecom and Calling Card Company.
NOTE 5 Number of customers
As a way of standardizing reporting both internally and externally, Tele2 has decided to change its principles for calculating the number of inactive customers in its Nordic mobile prepaid base. As of Q2 2007, Tele2 considers a customer inactive if the customer has not used its mobile service in 6 months, instead of earlier 13 months. However, the customer will still be able to use the SIM card within the 13 months period, as before. In Q2 2007, the one-time effect was a decrease of 759,000 in the reported customer base in the market area Nordic.
NOTE 6 Shares and convertibles
Tele2 has, in Q2 2007, paid a dividend of SEK 1.83 per share, corresponding to a total of SEK 814 million. As a result of 274,428 warrants being exercised during 2007, Tele2 has issued new shares resulting in an increase of shareholders' equity of SEK 17 million.
INCENTIVE PROGRAM 2007–2012
The Board of Directors of Tele2 will propose that an Extraordinary General Meeting on August 28, resolve to adopt a new performance based incentive programme for senior executives and other key employees within the Tele2 group. Under the programme participants will be granted stock options free of charge with the intention of strengthening the employees' commitment and improving conditions for the company's continued demands to profi tability. The proposed program will replace the incentive program adopted by the Annual General Meeting in May 2007.
INCENTIVE PROGRAM 2006–2011
| Number of options | Q2 2007 | 2006 – Jun 30, 2007 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding as of January 1 | 2,256,000 | ||
| Allocated 2006 | 2,256,000 | ||
| Forfeited | –230,000 | –230,000 | |
| Total outstanding | 2,026,000 | 2,026,000 | |
| of which warrants | 752,000 | ||
| of which stock options | 1,274,000 | ||
| INCENTIVE PROGRAM 2002–2007 | Q2 2007 | 2002 – Jun 30, 2007 | |
| Number of options | Total | Total | of which to wholly owned subsidiary |
| Outstanding as of January 1 | 439,800 | ||
| Allocated 2002 | 2,630,378 | 482,618 | |
| Forfeited | – | –381,510 | – |
| Exercised | –274,428 | –2,083,496 | –383,1861) |
| Total outstanding | 165,372 | 165,372 | 99,432 |
1) of which 19,851 have been exercised in Q2 2007
NOTE 7 Business acquisitions and divestments
Acquisitions and divestments of shares and participations affecting cash fl ow are the following:
| SEK million | Jan 1–Jun 30, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Acquisition of minority interest in Versatel | –11 |
| Acquisition of minority interest in Tele2 Syd (former E.ON Bredband) | –135 |
| Acquisition of minority interest in Radio Components | –7 |
| Other cash fl ow changes in shares and participations | –32 |
| Divestment operations in Alpha Telecom and Calling Card Company 1) | 25 |
| Divestment Datametrix Norway | 108 |
| Cash fl ow effect of acquisitions and divestments in shares and participations | –52 |
1) The divestment of the operations in Calling Card Company refers to specifi c assets and liabilities.
TELE2 NETHERLANDS AND TELE2 BELGIUM (BENELUX)
On March 6, 2007 Tele2 sold the shares in Tele2 Netherlands and Tele2 Belgium to Versatel Telecom International N.V. The reorganization has been carried out as a part of the integration process of Tele2's and Versatel's operations in the Netherlands and Belgium. Versatel has fi nanced the acquisition through an issue of new shares. As a result of the issue Tele2 has increased its share holdings in Versatel by 1.36 percent and is now holding 81.65 percent of the shares.
OTHER ACQUISITIONS
On June 1, 2007 Tele2 acquired the remaining 24.9 percent in Tele2 Syd AB, former E.ON Bredband, for SEK 135 million. In June 2007, Tele2 also acquired 10.7 percent in Radio Components Sweden AB. The current holding in the company represents 80.3 percent.
On February 1, 2007 Tele2 acquired the remaining 0.03 percent in Comunitel, Spain, by issuing new shares.
FRANCE FIXED AND BROADBAND BUSINESS
On October 3, 2006 Tele2 announced that the fi xed and broadband business in France had been sold to SFR. On July 18, 2007, Tele2 announced it has received approval from the EU competition authorities on the sale. The divestment will be fi nalized in Q3 2007. Refer to Note 8 for details.
OTHER DIVESTMENTS
In May 2007, Tele2 divested its Alpha Telecom and Calling Card Company operation for SEK 83 million. The operation has affected Tele2's operating revenue in the market area Benelux year-to-date by SEK 378 (604) million and net profi t by SEK 9 (–35) million in addition to capital loss recorded of SEK 520 million.
On March 31, 2007, Tele2 divested its operation Datametrix Norway for SEK 128 million on debt free basis. Datametrix AS has affected Tele2's operating revenue in the market area Services year-to-date by SEK 116 (153) million and net profi t by SEK 2 (1) million in addition to capital loss recorded of SEK 5 million.
Since the divested operations above do not constitute a signifi cant part of Tele2's result and fi nancial position, disclosure in the income statement has not been done according to IFRS 5 Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations. Assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities included in the divested operations:
| SEK million | Net assets at the time of divestment |
|---|---|
| Goodwill | 377 |
| Other intangible assets | 76 |
| Tangible assets | 45 |
| Material and supplies | 25 |
| Current receivables | 395 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 43 |
| Exchange rate difference in shareholders' equity | –9 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | –16 |
| Long-term liabilities | –43 |
| Short-term liabilities | –246 |
| Divested net assets | 647 |
| Capital loss | –525 |
| Sales price, net sales costs | 122 |
| Sales costs non-cash | 11 |
| Payment for receivable in divested operation | 43 |
| Less: cash in divested operation | –43 |
| EFFECT ON GROUP CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 133 |
PRO FORMA
The table below shows the effect of the divested companies and operations on Tele2's operating revenue and result, had they been divested on January 1, 2007.
| Jan 1– Jun 30 | Tele2 Group1) | Excluding divested companies and operations |
Tele2 Group pro forma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 25,947 | –494 | 25,453 |
| Net profi t/loss | –507 | 514 | 7 |
1) less the fi xed and broadband business in France since reported as discontinued operations.
CONTINUING NOTE 7
DIVESTMENTS AFTER CLOSING DAY
On July 12, 2007, Tele2 divested its operations in Tele2 Danmark A/S for approximately SEK 1,025 million. The capital gain is estimated at SEK 360 million. The operation has affected Tele2's operating revenue in the market area Nordic year-to-date by SEK 733 (860) million and net profi t by 46 (–22) million.
ONGOING DIVESTMENTS
On July 9, 2007, Tele2 announced the divestment of its Hungarian operations to Hungarian Telephone and Cable Corp for approximately SEK 40 million. Completion is expected following approval from the Hungarian Competition Authorities. The transaction is expected to have a positive one-time effect of approximately SEK 20 million.
On June 28, 2007, Tele2 announced the divestment of its operations in Tele2 Portugal to Sonaecom for approximately SEK 160 million. Completion is expected following approval from the Portuguese Competition Authorities. The transaction is expected to have a positive one time effect of approximately SEK 10 million.
On June 1, 2007, Tele2 announced the divestment of its operations in UNI2 Danmark to TDC Hosting A/S. The transaction is expected to be closed in Q3 2007 and will have a positive one-time effect of approximately SEK 50 million.
Since the divested operations above, do not constitute a signifi cant part of the Tele2's result and fi nancial position, disclosure in the income statement has not been made according to IFRS 5 Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations.
NOTE 8 Discontinued operations
On October 3, 2006 Tele2 announced the divestment of its fi xed and broadband operations in Tele2 France to SFR for approximately SEK 3.3 billion on a debt free basis. Tele2's French mobile business is retained by Tele2. On July 18, 2007, Tele2 announced it has received approval from the EU competition authorities on the sale. The divestment will be fi nalized in Q3 2007.
In Q3 2006, a goodwill impairment loss of SEK 1.5 billion affected the results from the discontinued operations. This was attributable to the estimated capital loss due to the sale, excluding a reversal of exchange rate differences associated with the French operation recognized directly in equity. The fi rst six months of 2007 includes additional goodwill impairment of SEK 75 million of which SEK 35 million is related to Q2 2007. In Q3 2007, a reversal of exchange rate differences related to the French business and deferred in equity will result in a positive effect in discontinued operations of approximately SEK 430 million.
Tele2 has successfully marketed fi xed line telephony in France since 1998, creating a very profi table business. As the French market is consolidating, Tele2 has decided that selling the fi xed line and broadband businesses to SFR is the best way to maximize the value of these businesses.
The divestment has been reported separately under discontinued operations in the income statement, with a retrospective effect on previous periods and in the balance sheet from September 30, 2006 according to IFRS 5-Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations.
The result etc from discontinued operations, formely reported in the market area Southern Europe, is presented below.
INCOME STATEMENT
| SEK million | 2007 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 Full year |
2007 Q2 |
2007 Q1 |
2006 Q4 |
2006 Q3 |
2006 Q2 |
2006 Q1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 2,037 | 2,306 | 4,325 | 1,045 | 992 | 995 | 1,024 | 1,096 | 1,210 |
| Operating expenses | –2,193 | –2,105 | –4,094 | –1,120 | –1,073 | –1,038 | –951 | –1,016 | –1,089 |
| EBIT | –156 | 201 | 231 | –75 | –81 | –43 | 73 | 80 | 121 |
| Interest revenue | 2 | 18 | 33 | –1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
| EBT | –154 | 219 | 264 | –76 | –78 | –36 | 81 | 90 | 129 |
| Tax on profi t/loss for the year | 52 | –74 | –99 | 22 | 30 | 3 | –28 | –32 | –42 |
| NET PROFIT/LOSS | –102 | 145 | 165 | –54 | –48 | –33 | 53 | 58 | 87 |
| Goodwill impairment | –75 | – | –1,500 | –35 | –40 | – | –1,500 | – | – |
| NET PROFIT/LOSS, TOTAL IMPACT | –177 | 145 | –1,335 | –89 | –88 | –33 | –1,447 | 58 | 87 |
| Earnings per share (SEK) | –0.40 | 0.33 | –3.01 |
| BALANCE SHEET | ||
|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2007 Jun 30 |
2006 Dec 31 |
| Goodwill | 2,811 | 2,826 |
| Other intangible assets | 468 | 488 |
| Intangible assets | 3,279 | 3,314 |
| Tangible assets | 246 | 224 |
| Financial assets | 1 | – |
| Deferred tax assets | 284 | 169 |
| FIXED ASSETS | 3,810 | 3,707 |
| Materials and supplies | 80 | 49 |
| Current receivables | 508 | 632 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | 588 | 681 |
| ASSETS | 4,398 | 4,388 |
| Non-interest-bearing liabilities | 1,760 | 1,517 |
| SHORT-TERM LIABILITIES | 1,760 | 1,517 |
Earnings per share, after dilution (SEK) –0.40 0.33 –3.01
CONTINUING NOTE 8
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
| SEK million | 2007 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 Full year |
2007 Q2 |
2007 Q1 |
2006 Q4 |
2006 Q3 |
2006 Q2 |
2006 Q1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash fl ow from operating activities | –14 | 199 | 463 | 57 | –71 | 108 | 156 | 199 | – |
| Cash fl ow from investing activities | –57 | –25 | –99 | –26 | –31 | –60 | –14 | –20 | –5 |
| Cash fl ow from fi nancing activities | 71 | –174 | –364 | –31 | 102 | –48 | –142 | –179 | 5 |
| NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
– | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| SEK million | 2007 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 Full year |
2007 Q2 |
2007 Q1 |
2006 Q4 |
2006 Q3 |
2006 Q2 |
2006 Q1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATING REVENUE | |||||||||
| Indirect access | 2,032 | 2,306 | 4,325 | 1,040 | 992 | 995 | 1,024 | 1,096 | 1,210 |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 1,565 | 2,028 | 3,731 | 791 | 774 | 815 | 888 | 957 | 1,071 |
| of which broadband resale | 467 | 278 | 594 | 249 | 218 | 180 | 136 | 139 | 139 |
| Other operations | 139 | 128 | 274 | 69 | 70 | 80 | 66 | 63 | 65 |
| Adjustments for internal sales | –134 | –128 | –274 | –64 | –70 | –80 | –66 | –63 | –65 |
| Operating revenue | 2,037 | 2,306 | 4,325 | 1,045 | 992 | 995 | 1,024 | 1,096 | 1,210 |
| EBITDA | |||||||||
| Indirect access | –80 | 258 | 357 | –37 | –43 | – | 99 | 107 | 151 |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 291 | 375 | 798 | 156 | 135 | 195 | 228 | 169 | 206 |
| of which broadband resale | –371 | –117 | –441 | –193 | –178 | –195 | –129 | –62 | –55 |
| Other operations | 3 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 2 | –1 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| EBITDA | –77 | 265 | 369 | –36 | –41 | –1 | 105 | 111 | 154 |
| EBIT | |||||||||
| Indirect access | –130 | 223 | 278 | –61 | –69 | –27 | 82 | 90 | 133 |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 258 | 342 | 734 | 140 | 118 | 179 | 213 | 154 | 188 |
| of which broadband resale | –388 | –119 | –456 | –201 | –187 | –206 | –131 | –64 | –55 |
| Direct access & LLUB | –29 | –29 | –59 | –15 | –14 | –15 | –15 | –14 | –15 |
| Other operations | 3 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 2 | –1 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| EBIT | –156 | 201 | 231 | –75 | –81 | –43 | 73 | 80 | 121 |
| INVESTMENTS, CAPEX | |||||||||
| Indirect access | 57 | 6 | 98 | 26 | 31 | 60 | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 9 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 1 | – |
| of which broadband resale | 48 | 5 | 81 | 21 | 27 | 47 | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| CAPEX | 57 | 6 | 98 | 26 | 31 | 60 | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| of which period's unpaid CAPEX | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| of which CAPEX according | |||||||||
| to cash fl ow | 57 | 6 | 98 | 26 | 31 | 60 | 32 | 2 | 4 |
NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS
| Number of customers | Net intake | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thousands | 2007 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 Jan 1–Jun 30 |
2006 Full year |
2007 Q2 |
2007 Q1 |
2006 Q4 |
2006 Q3 |
2006 Q2 |
2006 Q1 |
| Indirect access | 2,718 | 3,393 | 3,053 | –151 | –184 | –201 | –139 | –218 | –140 |
| of which fi xed telephony resale | 2,370 | 3,106 | 2,736 | –162 | –204 | –226 | –144 | –220 | –149 |
| of which broadband resale | 348 | 287 | 317 | 11 | 20 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 9 |
| Number of customers | 2,718 | 3,393 | 3,053 | –151 | –184 | –201 | –139 | –218 | –140 |
NOTE 9 Joint ventures
3G COMPANY IN SWEDEN
Tele2 and TeliaSonera each own 50 percent of Svenska UMTS-nät AB, which holds a 3G license in Sweden. Both companies have contributed capital to the 3G company. In addition to this, the build out has external fi nancing through a loan facility of SEK 4.8 billion, which is 50 percent guaranteed by each party. Tele2 and TeliaSonera are technically MVNOs with the 3G company and hence act as capacity purchasers. The size of the fee is based on used capacity. An abbreviated version of Svenska UMTS-nät's balance sheet is presented below and hence the level of investment at that time. At June 30, 2007 Tele2's guarantee amounted to SEK 1,779 million (December 31, 2006: SEK 1,685 million).
PLUSNET IN GERMANY
Tele2 owns 32.5 percent of Plusnet GmbH & Co KG and QSC owns 67.5 percent, although both parties have joint control. Tele2 has paid in approximately SEK 0.5 billion and QSC has contributed Unbundled Local Loop (ULL) networks in Germany. Tele2 has provided a bank guarantee of SEK 46 million as security for Plusnet. Both companies act as purchasers of capacity. As the company is not a profi t-seeking entity, its fi xed costs are shared between Tele2 and QSC, and its variable costs are distributed proportionately in relation to use. An abbreviated version of Plusnets balance sheet is presented below and hence the level of investment at that time.
| BALANCE SHEET | Jun 30, 2007 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svenska UMTS-nät | Plusnet GmbH | Svenska UMTS-nät | Plusnet GmbH | ||
| Fixed assets | 3,821 | 510 | 3,688 | 213 | |
| Current assets | 341 | 668 | 388 | 560 | |
| Assets | 4,162 | 1,178 | 4,076 | 773 | |
| Shareholders equity | 406 | 731 | 562 | 653 | |
| Long-term liabilities | 3,558 | 47 | 3,372 | 5 | |
| Short-term liabilities | 198 | 400 | 142 | 115 | |
| Shareholders' equity and liabilities | 4,162 | 1,178 | 4,076 | 773 |
NOTE 10 Transactions with related parties
The Invik Group is not included in the group of related parties from Q2 2007 due to Kinnevik no longer holding shares in Invik. Transcom WorldWide Group provides customer services, telemarketing and debt-collection services for Tele2. Apart from transactions with Transcom no other signifi cant related party transactions have been carried out during 2007. Information concerning transactions with major joint ventures is presented in Note 9. Related parties with which the group has transactions are presented in the 2006 Annual Report, Note 40.
NOTE 11 Tax on profi t/loss
In Q2 2007, a one–off adjustment of tax assets has been done which has affected the tax on profi t/loss by SEK –228 million, of which SEK –193 million are related to reduced income tax rate in Germany.
Tele2 Interim Report January - June 2007
Stockholm - Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - Tele2 AB ("Tele2") (OMX Nordic Exchange: TEL2 A and TEL2 B), Europe's leading alternative telecom operator, today announced its consolidated results for the second quarter 2007.
- Operating revenue for Q2 2007 grew by 6 percent to SEK 13,110 (12,386) million
- EBITDA in Q2 2007 increased by 40 percent to SEK 1,737 (1,237) million
- EBIT in Q2 2007 increased by 110 percent to SEK 604 (288) million excluding one-off items of SEK - 520 (52) million related to the sale of Alpha Telecom and Calling Card Company (C3) operations. Including one-off items EBIT decreased by 75 percent to SEK 84 (340) million
- Net profit/loss from continuing operations for Q2 2007 amounted to SEK 108 (136) million excluding one-off items of SEK -520 (52) million
- Earnings per share from continuing operations, after dilution, for Q2 2007 amounted to SEK 0.32 (0.41) excluding one-off items of SEK -520 (52) million
- Operating revenue for H1 2007 grew by 5 percent to SEK 25,947 (24,629) million
- Net profit/loss for H1 2007 amounted to SEK 190 (279) excluding, and SEK -330 (331) million including, one-off items of SEK -520 (52) million
- Earnings per share, after dilution, for H1 2007 amounted to SEK 0.60 (0.81) excluding, and SEK - 0.57 (0.92) including, one-off items of SEK -520 (52) million
- Mobile revenues in Q2 2007 increased by 25.5 percent to SEK 5.8 billion
- Continued excellent performance in Russian mobile operations with EBITDA margin of 33 percent in Q2 2007. Russia now has a customer base in excess of 7.9 million
- Solid broadband intake during Q2 2007, adding a total of 221,000 new broadband customers
- Fixed telephony EBITDA margin at 12 (9) percent in Q2 2007
Lars-Johan Jarnheimer, President and CEO of Tele2 AB comments:
"Tele2's realignment process remains on track and is proving successful. As stated previously, a more infrastructure-based strategy will lead to higher margins. These quarterly results prove that we really are on the right track. Our focus on core business in mobile and broadband services is showing key results. EBITDA grew 40 percent, compared to Q2 2006.
However, we're aiming even higher. Therefore we have introduced a financial hurdle to keep us on our toes. We have set a minimum EBITDA target of 20 percent for each of Tele2's geographies, and they must stride over this hurdle in the medium term. This is a sign of our dedication, focus and concentration.
Our performance in mobile services is strong. Russia has once again proved star qualities with an EBITDA margin at a record-high 33 percent. Competition is tough in the Russian mobile services market, but we are certain of our ability to master the current situation.
The Baltic region produced impressive revenue growth, with a year-on-year increase of 18 percent. We see promising development, especially in the corporate segment. The Nordic area is showing a good balance between revenue growth and EBITDA development in absolute terms.
Our broadband business continues to show progress with a total customer intake of 221,000 new customers in Q2 2007. Italy accomplished its strongest direct access & LLUB intake ever, adding 107,000 customers during the quarter.
EBITDA in direct access & LLUB was negatively impacted by start-up costs - this time in the German operations. However, I am pleased to see that Southern Europe has turned the corner when it comes to operational performance.
Tele2's fixed line customer base still offers opportunities in cross-selling broadband services. Dispite a high level of competition, our fixed line operations are developing according to plan. We strive to maximize value through an extremely cost-conscious regime and broadband cross-selling."
Further information can be obtained from:
Lars-Johan Jarnheimer, President and CEO Tele2 AB, Telephone: +46 8 5626 4000
Lars Nilsson, CFO Tele2 AB, Telephone: +46 8 5626 4000
Lars Torstensson, Investor Inquiries, Telephone: +46 702 73 48 79
Visit us at our website: http://www.tele2.com
PRESENTATION DETAILS
A presentation to discuss the results will be held at 06.45 am UK time (07.45 am CET) at Hilton Stockholm Slussen, Guldgränd 8, Stockholm. The presentation will be web-cast on Tele2's website www.tele2.com, along with the presentation material.
CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS
A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 16.00 (CET) / 15.00 (UK time) / 10.00 am (New York time), on July 25, 2007. The dial-in number is: +44 (0)20 7806 1956 or US: +1 718 354 1388. Please dial in 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call to allow time for registration. A recording of the conference call will be available for 10 days after the call on: +44 (0)20 7806 1970 or US: +1 718 354 1112 with access code 3024007#. The conference call will be web-cast on Tele2's website www.tele2.com, with the possibility to enter questions online.
Tele2 is Europe's leading alternative telecom operator Tele2's mission is to provide cheap and simple telecoms for everyone in Europe. Tele2 always strives to offer the market's best prices. We have 29 million customers in 21 countries. Tele2 offers fixed and mobile telephony, broadband, data network services and cable TV. Ever since Jan Stenbeck founded the company in 1993, it has been a tough challenger to the former government monopolies and other established providers. Tele2 has been listed on OMX Nordic Exchange since 1996. In 2006 we had operating revenue of SEK 50.3 billion and we reported an operating profit (EBITDA) of SEK 5.7 billion.