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Tele2 — Investor Presentation 2025
Jul 17, 2025
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Tele2's transformation boosts profitability
"Our organisation's ability to transform quickly makes us confident enough to raise our guidance"
Jean Marc Harion, CEO Tele2
Financial highlights
Efficiencies and strict cost control across the group, together with strong performance in the Baltics, translates into strong uEBITDAaL growth.
2 15 1.6 % growth bn SEK End-user service revenue: Underlying EBITDAaL: Equity free cash flow: % growth
Sweden's most sustainable company. Again.
Influential TIME Magazine names Tele2 the 23rd most sustainable company in the world, and number one in Sweden for the second consecutive year.
Frank is back!

Sweden's most loved ad icon has returned and he brought a new customer promise: You are No 1. We are Tele2.

Highlights
- End-user service revenue of SEK 5.5 billion increased by 2% organically compared to Q2 2024 driven by the Baltics and Sweden Business. Total revenue of SEK 7.3 billion increased by 1% organically compared to Q2 2024.
- Underlying EBITDAaL of SEK 2.9 billion increased by 15% organically compared to Q2 2024 driven by sharp cost control across operations and end-user service revenue growth in the Baltics.
- Net profit from total operations of SEK 1.2 (1.0) billion and earnings per share of SEK 1.73 (1.39) in Q2 2025.
- Equity free cash flow of SEK 1.6 (1.2) billion in Q2 2025. Over the last twelve months, SEK 5.6 billion has been generated, equivalent to SEK 8.02 per share.
- Continued cost and complexity reduction: improved cost governance, renegotiation of largest contracts, and workforce reduced by more than 500 positions by June.
- Full year 2025 guidance on underlying EBITDAaL raised to slightly above 10% organic growth (previously mid- to high single-digit). Refer to page 7.
- Tele2 once again named Europe's Climate Leader by the Financial Times.
- Tele2 named Sweden's Most Sustainable Company for the second year in a row, and 23rd globally by TIME Magazine.
Key financial data
| SEK million | Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Organic % |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
Organic % |
Full Year 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing operations | |||||||
| End-user service revenue | 5,520 | 5,474 | 1.9% | 10,923 | 10,814 | 1.6% | 21,799 |
| Revenue | 7,256 | 7,258 | 1.1% | 14,408 | 14,410 | 0.6% | 29,583 |
| Operating profit | 1,707 | 1,424 | 3,022 | 2,674 | 5,817 | ||
| Profit after financial items | 1,482 | 1,152 | 2,566 | 2,150 | 4,749 | ||
| Underlying EBITDAaL | 2,932 | 2,586 | 14.8% | 5,641 | 5,136 | 10.6% | 10,612 |
| Capex excl. spectrum and leases | 899 | 1,055 | 1,722 | 2,070 | 4,073 | ||
| Operating cash flow | 2,033 | 1,532 | 3,919 | 3,067 | 6,540 | ||
| Operating cash flow, rolling 12 months | 7,392 | 6,482 | |||||
| Equity free cash flow | 1,621 | 1,172 | 3,642 | 2,463 | 4,378 | ||
| Equity free cash flow, rolling 12 months | 5,557 | 4,887 | |||||
| Total operations | |||||||
| Net profit | 1,196 | 958 | 2,071 | 1,791 | 3,870 | ||
| Earnings per share (SEK) | 1.73 | 1.39 | 2.99 | 2.59 | 5.59 | ||
| Earnings per share, after dilution (SEK) | 1.72 | 1.38 | 2.97 | 2.57 | 5.56 | ||
| Equity free cash flow | 1,621 | 1,172 | 3,642 | 2,463 | 4,378 | ||
| Economic net debt to underlying EBITDAaL | 2.2x | 2.4x | 2.5x |
Q2 2025 Revenue SEK million
7,256
Q2 2025 Underlying EBITDAaL SEK million
2,932
Reporting period and continuing operations
Figures presented in this report refer to the period April-June 2025 and continuing operations unless otherwise stated. Figures shown in parentheses refer to the comparable periods in 2024. For discontinued operations, refer to Note 8.
Non-IFRS measures
This report contains certain non-IFRS measures which are defined and reconciled to the closest reconcilable line items in the section Non-IFRS measures. Note that organic growth rates exclude translation effects from currency movements. For further definitions of industry terms and acronyms, please refer to www.tele2.com/investors/definitions/or to the section Other financial metrics.
CEO letter

"Our organisation's ability to transform quickly makes us confident enough to raise our full year underlying EBITDAaL guidance.
The first half of the transformation year 2025 has now passed and it is a good time to reflect on our progress so far.
I am happy to say that the organisation has responded and adapted exceptionally well to the many significant changes we have introduced since December. This strong response has given us a flying start – especially in areas like cost control, simplification, and allocation of resources to where they matter most to our customers. Together with the reduction of our workforce, the optimisation and automation of processes and the renegotiation of major contracts, this effort explains our impressive underlying EBITDAaL growth of 15% in Q2.
The first phase of our transformation has been delivered in a record time, and I want to extend a big thank you to my colleagues for all the hard work. Our organisation's ability to transform quickly makes us confident enough to raise our full year underlying EBITDAaL guidance to slightly above 10% growth (previously midto high single-digit).
Our Baltic operations have not only applied the same resource discipline but also managed to grow the topline in a very impressive manner, strongly contributing to the Group's end-user service revenue growth of 2%. I am particularly happy to see the turnaround in Estonia materialise so quickly. We are continuing to strengthen the everyday collaboration between the Baltic and Swedish organisations, including building new career paths within the company and between the countries, to ensure we are efficiently sharing operational best practice.
The global turmoil and the uncertainties that comes with it make both consumers and businesses reserved for the moment, and Swedish consumer confidence is on low levels, affecting primarily the demand for new handsets. In combination with the effects of the Boxer terrestrial TV decommissioning at the end of 2024, our end-user service revenue growth in Sweden stayed flat in Q2, despite a solid growth in B2B.
In the meantime, we have been multiplying the initiatives to address future topline opportunities. To enable an even closer dialogue with our customers, we continued investing in the development of our own channels, opening three new stores,
and revamping Tele2.se in Q2. We are also investing in our data analytics and AI expertise, to continuously improve our churn management and cross-selling capacity and empower our customer operations. Our new TV service and portfolio have been very well received by our customers. We continue the roll-out of our 5G network, delivering already a fantastic and award-winning 5G quality in Sweden.
Swedes have likely also noticed that Tele2's most popular co-worker ever – the advertising character and black sheep, Frank – returned with a bang in June. The external and internal excitement over Frank has been fantastic to follow, and I am eager to see how customers react to our new promise: You are number 1. We are Tele2.
Frank is yet another symbol of our ambition to culturally return to Tele2's challenger roots – becoming a faster and more agile company. The strong and unique culture once made Tele2 a global reference for challenger telcos, and me and my colleagues across the company are all eager to reclaim that position. In Q2 we aligned our company values on the new way of working already embraced by the organisation, and our day-to-day commitment has never been clearer: make it simple, be brave, take action and act cost-efficiently in every decision we make.
Last but not least, we are immensely proud of once again being named Sweden's most sustainable company by the influential TIME Magazine. Behind this award are years of true commitment and dedication, and we will continue to find new and even better ways to embed sustainability into the business. Our work to protect and empower children online is engaging our Tele2 and Comviq families. We see hardware circularity as a great potential for our customers, our business and the planet. We will remain a challenger also in sustainability!
Jean Marc Harion President and Group CEO
Financial overview
Analysis of revenue
| Continuing operations SEK million |
Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Organic % |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
Organic % |
Full Year 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 1,576 | 1,548 | 2% | 3,100 | 3,049 | 2% | 6,151 |
| – Postpaid | 1,372 | 1,332 | 3% | 2,703 | 2,628 | 3% | 5,303 |
| – Prepaid | 204 | 215 | -5% | 396 | 422 | -6% | 848 |
| Fixed | 1,445 | 1,489 | -3% | 2,877 | 2,956 | -3% | 5,882 |
| – Fixed broadband | 831 | 808 | 3% | 1,649 | 1,589 | 4% | 3,208 |
| – Digital TV | 593 | 654 | -9% | 1,185 | 1,309 | -10% | 2,568 |
| – Fixed telephony & DSL | 21 | 27 | -23% | 43 | 57 | -25% | 106 |
| Landlord & Other | 158 | 165 | -4% | 320 | 331 | -3% | 659 |
| Sweden Consumer | 3,179 | 3,201 | -1% | 6,296 | 6,336 | -1% | 12,693 |
| Sweden Business | 1,096 | 1,056 | 4% | 2,152 | 2,104 | 2% | 4,226 |
| Baltics | 1,244 | 1,217 | 7% | 2,475 | 2,374 | 7% | 4,880 |
| End-user service revenue | 5,520 | 5,474 | 2% | 10,923 | 10,814 | 2% | 21,799 |
| Operator revenue | 553 | 545 | 2% | 1,087 | 1,081 | 1% | 2,201 |
| Equipment revenue | 1,184 | 1,238 | -3% | 2,398 | 2,515 | -4% | 5,582 |
| Revenue | 7,256 | 7,258 | 1% | 14,408 | 14,410 | 1% | 29,583 |
Second quarter
End-user service revenue increased by 2% organically driven by the Baltics and Sweden Business.
- Sweden Consumer decreased by 1% as growth in Mobile postpaid and Fixed broadband was more than offset by the impact of migrating Boxer off the terrestrial network and continued decline in other legacy services.
- Sweden Business grew by 4% supported by growth across operations.
- Baltics grew by 7% in local currency driven by ASPU (Average Spend Per User) growth from price adjustments and upselling.
Total revenue increased by 1% organically as growth in end-user service revenue was partly offset by a decline in equipment revenue.
Refer to Note 2 and Overview by segment for a breakdown of the segments.
First half year
End-user service revenue increased by 2% organically driven by the Baltics and Sweden Business.
- Sweden Consumer decreased by 1% as growth in Mobile postpaid and Fixed broadband was more than offset by the impact of migrating Boxer off the terrestrial network and continued decline in other legacy services.
- Sweden Business grew by 2% as growth in Mobile and Solutions exceeded decline in Fixed.
- Baltics grew by 7% in local currency driven by ASPU (Average Spend Per User) growth from price adjustments and upselling.
Total revenue increased by 1% organically as growth in end-user service revenue was partly offset by a decline in equipment revenue.
Refer to Note 2 and Overview by segment for a breakdown of the segments.
Analysis of income statement
| Continuing operations SEK million |
Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
Full Year 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 7,256 | 7,258 | 14,408 | 14,410 | 29,583 |
| Underlying EBITDAaL | 2,932 | 2,586 | 5,641 | 5,136 | 10,612 |
| Reversal lease depreciation and interest | 410 | 377 | 826 | 756 | 1,537 |
| Underlying EBITDA | 3,343 | 2,964 | 6,467 | 5,892 | 12,149 |
| Items affecting comparability | -83 | -65 | -369 | -252 | -394 |
| EBITDA | 3,260 | 2,899 | 6,098 | 5,640 | 11,756 |
| Depreciation/amortisation | -1,554 | -1,479 | -3,077 | -2,971 | -5,944 |
| – of which amortisation of surplus values from acquisitions | -367 | -373 | -737 | -745 | -1,491 |
| – of which lease depreciation | -370 | -340 | -748 | -680 | -1,386 |
| – of which other depreciation/amortisation | -817 | -766 | -1,593 | -1,545 | -3,067 |
| Result from shares in associated companies and joint ventures | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Operating profit | 1,707 | 1,424 | 3,022 | 2,674 | 5,817 |
| Net interest and other financial items | -225 | -273 | -456 | -525 | -1,068 |
| Income tax | -286 | -206 | -495 | -394 | -915 |
| Net profit | 1,196 | 946 | 2,071 | 1,755 | 3,834 |
Second quarter
Underlying EBITDAaL increased by 15% organically driven by sharp cost control across operations and end-user service revenue growth in the Baltics.
Items affecting comparability of SEK -83 (-65) million were mainly driven by restructuring costs and pension and inventory adjustments. Refer to Note 3 for more details.
Net interest and other financial items of SEK -225 (-273) million decreased due to lower financing costs for outstanding debt.
Income tax of SEK -286 (-206) million increased largely due to higher taxable profits.
First half year
Underlying EBITDAaL increased by 11% organically driven by sharp cost control across operations and end-user service revenue growth in the Baltics.
Items affecting comparability of SEK -369 (-252) million were mainly driven by redundancy costs related to workforce reductions. Refer to Note 3 for more details.
Net interest and other financial items of SEK -456 (-525) million decreased due to lower financing costs for outstanding debt.
Income tax of SEK -495 (-394) million increased largely due to higher taxable profits.
Analysis of cash flow statement
| Continuing operations SEK million |
Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
Full Year 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underlying EBITDAaL | 2,932 | 2,586 | 5,641 | 5,136 | 10,612 |
| Capex paid excl. spectrum | -823 | -1,014 | -1,655 | -2,006 | -3,960 |
| Underlying EBITDAaL - Capex paid excl. spectrum | 2,109 | 1,573 | 3,986 | 3,130 | 6,652 |
| Spectrum capex paid | — | 0 | -3 | -3 | -12 |
| Items affecting comparability | -83 | -65 | -369 | -252 | -394 |
| Changes in working capital | 8 | 122 | 532 | 420 | 76 |
| Net financial items paid excl. leasing | -165 | -224 | -292 | -354 | -887 |
| Taxes paid | -309 | -298 | -305 | -494 | -1,141 |
| Other cash items | 61 | 64 | 93 | 16 | 82 |
| Equity free cash flow | 1,621 | 1,172 | 3,642 | 2,463 | 4,378 |
| Equity free cash flow, rolling 12 months1) | 5,557 | 4,887 | 4,378 |
1) Reconciliation of equity free cash flow rolling 12 months are presented in an excel document (Q2 2025-financials to the market) on Tele2's website www.tele2.com
Second quarter
Capex paid excluding spectrum of SEK -823 (-1,014) million decreased due to lower investments.
Changes in working capital of SEK 8 (122) million were mainly impacted by reduced redundancy provisions related to workforce reductions and a decrease in inventory.
Net financial items paid excluding leasing of SEK -165 (-224) million decreased due to timing of coupon payments and lower financing costs for outstanding debt.
First half year
Capex paid excluding spectrum of SEK -1,655 (-2,006) million decreased due to lower investments.
Changes in working capital of SEK 532 (420) million were mainly impacted by reduced equipment receivables and inventory, and increased redundancy provisions partly offset by reduced accounts payable.
Net financial items paid excluding leasing of SEK -292 (-354) million decreased due to timing of coupon payments and lower financing costs for outstanding debt.
Taxes paid of SEK -305 (-494) million decreased mainly due to a tax refund of approximately SEK 280 million in Q1. Last year included settlement of taxes paid of SEK 93 million relating to previous years.
Analysis of financial position
| Total operations SEK million |
30 June 2025 |
30 June 2024 |
31 December 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 21,441 | 23,279 | 23,543 |
| Commercial papers | 897 | 1,487 | 1,498 |
| Financial institutions and other liabilities | 2,879 | 2,173 | 1,684 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | -172 | -965 | -317 |
| Other adjustments | -304 | -277 | -195 |
| Economic net debt | 24,742 | 25,698 | 26,213 |
| Lease liabilities | 4,699 | 3,854 | 4,121 |
| Net debt | 29,441 | 29,552 | 30,333 |
| Underlying EBITDAaL, rolling 12 months |
11,117 | 10,541 | 10,612 |
| Economic net debt to Underlying EBITDAaL |
2.2x | 2.4x | 2.5x |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE), rolling 12 months |
12% | 11% | 11% |
| Unutilised overdraft facilities and credit lines |
8,472 | 10,215 | 10,324 |
Economic net debt of SEK 24.7 (26.2 by the end of 2024) billion declined driven by the cash generated in the business exceeding the payout of the first tranche of the ordinary dividend.
Economic net debt to underlying EBITDAaL (financial leverage) of 2.2x (2.5x by the end of 2024) was below the lower end of the target range of 2.5-3.0x.
Financial guidance
Financial guidance
Tele2 AB provides the following guidance for continuing operations in constant currencies
2025 guidance (updated)
- Low single-digit organic growth of end-user service revenue
- Slightly above 10% organic growth of underlying EBITDAaL [previously mid- to high single-digit]
- Around 13% capex to sales (excluding spectrum and leases)
Dividend
The Annual General Meeting on 13 May 2025 approved that an ordinary dividend of SEK 6.35 per share shall be paid out in two separate payments of SEK 3.20 and SEK 3.15. The first tranche was paid on 20 May, and the second tranche is expected to be paid on 15 October 2025. Refer to Note 6 for more details.
Guidance (updated)
Tele2 provides financial guidance for the inherent year.
The guidance for 2025 is low single-digit organic growth of enduser service revenue, slightly above 10% organic growth of underlying EBITDAaL [previously mid- to high single-digit], and around 13% capex to sales (excluding spectrum and leases) as our 5G network investments and intense customer-centric transformation continue at a high pace.
Tele2 confirms growth potential across all segments in 2025. The Swedish operations are expected to continue growing, with Sweden Consumer driven by new offers and propositions, offsetting expected headwind from Boxer's discontinuation of terrestrial TV distribution, and with Sweden Business driven by IoT, SMEs and Large Enterprises. The Baltic operations are expected to continue growing driven by our strong market positions in Lithuania and Latvia alongside continued turnaround in Estonia.
Tele2 has initiated a deep transformation to improve profitability by addressing organisational complexity in Sweden and low profitability in Estonia and some parts of Sweden Business. Radical changes to improve efficiency are already in progress based on two key priorities: Simplify our operating model and organisation, and Rejuvenate Tele2's smart, change and cost-savvy culture. In Q4 2024, Tele2 begun extensive group-wide cost-optimisations including an objective to reduce total workforce by around 15% (600-700 full-time equivalents) within the coming 12 months from the release of the fourth quarter report, subject to union negotiations.
Financial policy (unchanged)
- Tele2 will seek to operate within a range for economic net debt to underlying EBITDAaL of between 2.5-3.0x, and to maintain investment grade credit metrics.
- Tele2's policy will aim to maintain target leverage by distributing capital to shareholders through:
- An ordinary dividend of at least 80% of equity free cash flow, and,
- Extraordinary dividends and/or share repurchases, based on remaining equity free cash flow, proceeds from asset sales and re-leveraging of underlying EBITDAaL growth.
Group summary
| Continuing operations SEK million |
Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Organic % |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
Organic % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| END-USER SERVICE REVENUE | ||||||
| Sweden | 4,275 | 4,257 | 0% | 8,448 | 8,440 | 0% |
| Lithuania | 701 | 675 | 9% | 1,389 | 1,321 | 8% |
| Latvia | 362 | 364 | 4% | 723 | 707 | 5% |
| Estonia | 181 | 177 | 7% | 364 | 346 | 8% |
| Total | 5,520 | 5,474 | 2% | 10,923 | 10,814 | 2% |
| REVENUE | ||||||
| Sweden | 5,573 | 5,554 | 0% | 11,060 | 11,059 | 0% |
| Lithuania | 988 | 997 | 4% | 1,961 | 1,971 | 2% |
| Latvia | 488 | 499 | 3% | 974 | 981 | 2% |
| Estonia | 240 | 244 | 3% | 479 | 470 | 5% |
| Internal sales, elimination | -33 | -37 | -6% | -65 | -71 | -6% |
| Total | 7,256 | 7,258 | 1% | 14,408 | 14,410 | 1% |
| UNDERLYING EBITDAaL | ||||||
| Sweden | 2,139 | 1,893 | 13% | 4,102 | 3,792 | 8% |
| Lithuania | 489 | 422 | 21% | 956 | 826 | 19% |
| Latvia | 239 | 219 | 14% | 456 | 418 | 12% |
| Estonia | 66 | 52 | 33% | 127 | 101 | 30% |
| Total | 2,932 | 2,586 | 15% | 5,641 | 5,136 | 11% |
| CAPEX | ||||||
| Sweden | 733 | 869 | -16% | 1,430 | 1,713 | -16% |
| Lithuania | 60 | 72 | -12% | 113 | 160 | -27% |
| Latvia | 59 | 63 | -2% | 108 | 107 | 3% |
| Estonia | 47 | 51 | -4% | 70 | 90 | -20% |
| Capex excl. spectrum and leases | 899 | 1,055 | -14% | 1,722 | 2,070 | -16% |
| Spectrum | — | — | — | — | ||
| Right-of-use assets (leases) | 715 | 149 | 1,384 | 269 | ||
| Total | 1,614 | 1,204 | 3,106 | 2,339 | ||
| Capex to sales (excl. spectrum and leases) | 12% | 15% | 12% | 14% | ||
| Capex to sales (excl. spectrum and leases), rolling 12 months | 13% | 14% |
Overview by segment
Sweden
Tele2 Sweden end-user service revenue remained unchanged in the second quarter with 4% growth in Business and 1% decline in Consumer. Growth was negatively affected mainly by increased decline rate in the Boxer TV business following the discontinuation of terrestrial TV distribution in the beginning of Q1.
A key event in our ambition to simplify our processes and remove unnecessary complexity and intermediaries was the launch of the new organisation in mid-April.
We improved our mobile network further by continued 5G rollout. Our 5G population coverage currently stands at 93%, and at 75% with high-performance 5G+.
Underlying EBITDAaL grew by 13% driven by strong results from ongoing efforts to simplifying our organisational structure and applying stricter priorities and cost control.
Capex excluding spectrum and leases amounted to SEK 733 (869) million.
| Financials SEK million |
Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Organic % |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
Organic % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| End-user service revenue | 4,275 | 4,257 | 0% | 8,448 | 8,440 | 0% |
| Revenue | 5,573 | 5,554 | 0% | 11,060 | 11,059 | 0% |
| Underlying EBITDA | 2,479 | 2,212 | 4,788 | 4,430 | ||
| Underlying EBITDAaL | 2,139 | 1,893 | 13% | 4,102 | 3,792 | 8% |
| Underlying EBITDAaL margin | 38% | 34% | 37% | 34% | ||
| Capex | ||||||
| Capex excl. spectrum and leases | 733 | 869 | 1,430 | 1,713 | ||
| Spectrum | — | — | — | — | ||
| Right-of-use assets (leases) | 628 | 117 | 1,227 | 302 | ||
| Capex | 1,361 | 986 | 2,658 | 2,015 | ||
| Capex to sales (excl. spectrum and leases) | 13% | 16% | 13% | 15% |
Sweden Consumer
The second quarter delivered solid revenue growth within mobile postpaid and fixed broadband. The market experienced elevated levels of commercial activity on the mobile and broadband side, with continued challenges on the handset market and high competitiveness in open fiber networks. In June, the Tele2 brand was successfully relaunched and the advertising character black sheep Frank was reintroduced along with a challenger mindset. A new flexible TV and streaming portfolio with rich content choices has been launched with good initial results.
Total end-user service revenue declined by 1% as growth in core connectivity was more than offset by the impact of migrating Boxer off the terrestrial network and continued decline in other legacy services.
Mobile postpaid net intake was positive with 10,000 RGUs in the quarter. Mobile end-user service revenue grew by 2% as growth in postpaid RGUs more than offset a decline of 5% in prepaid end-user service revenue.
In Fixed broadband, net intake was negative with 1,000 RGUs while end-user service revenue grew by 3% mainly through ASPU growth.
Digital TV net intake was negative with 7,000 RGUs, and Digital TV end-user service revenue declined by 9%, both entirely due to Boxer.
| Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
30 June 2025 |
30 June 2024 |
Organic % |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGUs (thousands) | Net intake | RGU base | |||
| Mobile | 7 | 9 | 2,781 | 2,793 | 0% |
| – Postpaid | 10 | 6 | 2,157 | 2,082 | 4% |
| – Prepaid | -3 | 3 | 624 | 712 | -12% |
| Fixed | -12 | -15 | 1,824 | 1,895 | -4% |
| – Fixed broadband | -1 | -3 | 957 | 949 | 1% |
| – Digital TV | -7 | -6 | 765 | 825 | -7% |
| – Fixed telephony & DSL | -5 | -6 | 103 | 121 | -15% |
| Total RGUs | -5 | -7 | 4,605 | 4,689 | -2% |
| Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Organic % |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
Organic % |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPU (SEK) | ||||||
| Mobile | 189 | 185 | 2% | 185 | 180 | 3% |
| – Postpaid | 213 | 214 | -1% | 209 | 210 | -1% |
| – Prepaid | 109 | 101 | 7% | 104 | 96 | 9% |
| Fixed | 263 | 261 | 1% | 260 | 256 | 2% |
| – Fixed broadband | 290 | 283 | 2% | 287 | 276 | 4% |
| – Digital TV | 257 | 263 | -2% | 253 | 259 | -2% |
| – Fixed telephony & DSL | 67 | 73 | -9% | 67 | 76 | -12% |
| Revenue (SEK million) | ||||||
| Mobile | 1,576 | 1,548 | 2% | 3,100 | 3,049 | 2% |
| – Postpaid | 1,372 | 1,332 | 3% | 2,703 | 2,628 | 3% |
| – Prepaid | 204 | 215 | -5% | 396 | 422 | -6% |
| Fixed | 1,445 | 1,489 | -3% | 2,877 | 2,956 | -3% |
| – Fixed broadband | 831 | 808 | 3% | 1,649 | 1,589 | 4% |
| – Digital TV | 593 | 654 | -9% | 1,185 | 1,309 | -10% |
| – Fixed telephony & DSL | 21 | 27 | -23% | 43 | 57 | -25% |
| Landlord & Other | 158 | 165 | -4% | 320 | 331 | -3% |
| End-user service revenue | 3,179 | 3,201 | -1% | 6,296 | 6,336 | -1% |
| Operator revenue | 204 | 195 | 398 | 386 | ||
| Equipment revenue | 417 | 474 | 823 | 895 | ||
| Internal sales | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Revenue | 3,800 | 3,870 | -2% | 7,518 | 7,617 | -1% |
Sweden Business and Wholesale
Sweden Business delivered a solid end-user service revenue growth of 4% in the quarter. Our larger segments and the IoT business contributed while the Micro segment is still struggling due to continued economic headwinds.
Mobile net intake was positive with 16,000 RGUs in the quarter. Mobile end-user service revenue grew by 4% driven by IoT and RGU growth in our larger segments.
Solutions end-user service revenue grew by 5% driven by growth in Network Solutions and Cloud PBX.
After several quarters of stabilisation our Fixed revenues turned to slight growth for the first time in years.
Equipment revenue increased compared to Q2 last year due to some larger handset deals and network equipment rollouts.
Sweden Wholesale revenue remained unchanged during the quarter.
Sweden Business
| Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
30 June 2025 |
30 June 2024 |
Organic % |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGUs (thousands) | Net intake | RGU base | ||||
| Mobile (excl. IoT) | ||||||
| – Postpaid | 16 | 18 | 1,124 | 1,063 | 6% |
| Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Organic % |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
Organic % |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPU (SEK) | ||||||
| Mobile (excl. IoT) | ||||||
| – Postpaid | 140 | 145 | -3% | 141 | 145 | -3% |
| Revenue (SEK million) | ||||||
| Mobile | 612 | 587 | 4% | 1,200 | 1,168 | 3% |
| Fixed | 178 | 177 | 1% | 351 | 355 | -1% |
| Solutions | 306 | 293 | 5% | 600 | 580 | 3% |
| End-user service revenue | 1,096 | 1,056 | 4% | 2,152 | 2,104 | 2% |
| Operator revenue | 24 | 25 | 46 | 49 | ||
| Equipment revenue | 401 | 351 | 845 | 786 | ||
| Internal sales | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Revenue | 1,522 | 1,433 | 6% | 3,045 | 2,940 | 4% |
Sweden Wholesale
| SEK million | Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Organic % |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
Organic % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operator revenue | 249 | 250 | 494 | 499 | ||
| Equipment revenue | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Internal sales | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Revenue | 251 | 251 | 0% | 496 | 502 | -1% |
Lithuania
Market activities remained intense with continued focus on 5G and network quality leadership, alongside equipment and mobile broadband campaigns. Tele2's previous price adjustments took full effect in Q2. Despite that, successful customer retention and acquisition activities helped maintain positive RGU momentum in key segments during the quarter.
Net intake in the quarter was positive in mobile postpaid with 13,000 RGUs, whereas negative in mobile prepaid with 12,000 RGUs. Mobile ASPU increased by 15% in local currency driven by price adjustments, customer base mix shift towards more postpaid, and successful execution of our more-for-more strategy.
End-user service revenue grew by 9% in local currency driven by ASPU growth.
Underlying EBITDAaL grew by 21% in local currency driven by enduser service revenue growth, improved equipment margins and cost optimisations.
| Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
30 June 2025 |
30 June 2024 |
Organic % |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGUs (thousands) | Net intake | RGU base | |||
| Mobile | 1 | 38 | 1,928 | 2,065 | -7% |
| – Postpaid | 13 | 17 | 1,426 | 1,388 | 3% |
| – Prepaid | -12 | 21 | 502 | 677 | -26% |
| Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Organic % |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
Organic % |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPU (EUR) | ||||||
| Mobile | 11.0 | 9.5 | 15% | 10.4 | 9.4 | 10% |
| – Postpaid | 12.5 | 11.6 | 8% | 12.2 | 11.5 | 6% |
| – Prepaid | 6.8 | 5.2 | 31% | 5.8 | 5.2 | 13% |
| Revenue (SEK million) | ||||||
| Mobile | 696 | 671 | 9% | 1,379 | 1,314 | 8% |
| – Postpaid | 582 | 552 | 11% | 1,154 | 1,078 | 10% |
| – Prepaid | 113 | 119 | 0% | 225 | 236 | -2% |
| Fixed | 5 | 4 | 36% | 10 | 8 | 31% |
| End-user service revenue | 701 | 675 | 9% | 1,389 | 1,321 | 8% |
| Operator revenue | 36 | 34 | 68 | 67 | ||
| Equipment revenue | 234 | 268 | 469 | 544 | ||
| Internal sales | 18 | 20 | 34 | 39 | ||
| Revenue | 988 | 997 | 4% | 1,961 | 1,971 | 2% |
| Underlying EBITDA | 522 | 447 | 1,021 | 876 | ||
| Underlying EBITDAaL | 489 | 422 | 21% | 956 | 826 | 19% |
| Underlying EBITDAaL margin | 50% | 42% | 49% | 42% | ||
| Capex | 121 | 80 | 221 | 217 | ||
| Capex excl. spectrum and leases | 60 | 72 | 113 | 160 | ||
| Capex to sales (excl. spectrum and leases) | 6% | 7% | 6% | 8% |
Latvia
The market continued to be challenging in the quarter, with a cautious attitude among households, affecting the equipment market, among others. Tele2 sustained solid momentum by intensifying new sales and retention campaigns, and by introducing updated tariff plans, which took effect from June.
Net intake in the quarter was positive in mobile postpaid with 1,000 RGUs, whereas negative in mobile prepaid with 8,000 RGUs.
Mobile ASPU increased by 6% in local currency driven by price adjustments and customer base mix shift towards more postpaid.
End-user service revenue grew by 4% in local currency driven by ASPU.
Underlying EBITDAaL grew by 14% in local currency driven by enduser service revenue growth and successful transformation focusing on efficiency.
| Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
30 June 2025 |
30 June 2024 |
Organic % |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGUs (thousands) | Net intake | RGU base | ||||
| Mobile | -7 | 5 | 1,051 | 1,069 | -2% | |
| – Postpaid | 1 | 6 | 852 | 833 | 2% | |
| – Prepaid | -8 | -1 | 199 | 236 | -16% |
| Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Organic % |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
Organic % |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPU (EUR) | ||||||
| Mobile | 10.4 | 9.8 | 6% | 10.2 | 9.6 | 6% |
| – Postpaid | 12.0 | 11.7 | 3% | 11.9 | 11.5 | 3% |
| – Prepaid | 3.6 | 3.4 | 5% | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3% |
| Revenue (SEK million) | ||||||
| Mobile | 359 | 361 | 4% | 717 | 701 | 5% |
| – Postpaid | 336 | 334 | 5% | 670 | 648 | 6% |
| – Prepaid | 24 | 28 | -10% | 47 | 53 | -9% |
| Fixed | 3 | 3 | -7% | 5 | 6 | -12% |
| End-user service revenue | 362 | 364 | 4% | 723 | 707 | 5% |
| Operator revenue | 21 | 23 | 41 | 45 | ||
| Equipment revenue | 94 | 101 | 190 | 208 | ||
| Internal sales | 10 | 11 | 21 | 21 | ||
| Revenue | 488 | 499 | 3% | 974 | 981 | 2% |
| Underlying EBITDA | 255 | 235 | 488 | 449 | ||
| Underlying EBITDAaL | 239 | 219 | 14% | 456 | 418 | 12% |
| Underlying EBITDAaL margin | 49% | 44% | 47% | 43% | ||
| Capex | 70 | 80 | 126 | 141 | ||
| Capex excl. spectrum and leases | 59 | 63 | 108 | 107 | ||
| Capex to sales (excl. spectrum and leases) | 12% | 13% | 11% | 11% |
Estonia
The market remained highly competitive, leading to continued aggressive pricing. However, the Estonian economy is starting to show signs of some growth after a long period of recession. In Q2, Tele2 continued to deliver strong end-user service revenue growth and exceptional underlying EBITDAaL growth. We continue to remain the price leader with a strong brand and sector-leading customer service experience.
Net intake in the quarter was positive in mobile postpaid with 4,000 RGUs, whereas negative in mobile prepaid with 1,000 RGUs.
Mobile ASPU increased by 10% in local currency driven by price adjustments and customer base mix shift towards more postpaid.
End-user service revenue increased by 7% in local currency driven by ASPU.
Underlying EBITDAaL increased by 33% in local currency driven by end-user service revenue growth and continued successful cost efficiency measures.
| Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
30 June 2025 |
30 June 2024 |
Organic % |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGUs (thousands) | Net intake | RGU base | |||
| Mobile | 3 | 32 | 468 | 487 | -4% |
| – Postpaid | 4 | 7 | 423 | 422 | 0% |
| – Prepaid | -1 | 26 | 45 | 65 | -32% |
| Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Organic % |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
Organic % |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPU (EUR) | ||||||
| Mobile | 10.9 | 9.9 | 10% | 10.8 | 9.7 | 11% |
| – Postpaid | 11.7 | 10.8 | 9% | 11.6 | 10.7 | 9% |
| – Prepaid | 2.8 | 2.6 | 6% | 2.9 | 2.4 | 19% |
| Revenue (SEK million) | ||||||
| Mobile | 166 | 160 | 9% | 333 | 313 | 10% |
| – Postpaid | 162 | 155 | 10% | 325 | 304 | 10% |
| – Prepaid | 4 | 5 | -9% | 8 | 9 | -4% |
| Fixed | 15 | 17 | -10% | 30 | 33 | -6% |
| End-user service revenue | 181 | 177 | 7% | 364 | 346 | 8% |
| Operator revenue | 19 | 19 | 7% | 39 | 36 | 12% |
| Equipment revenue | 36 | 44 | -12% | 70 | 81 | -12% |
| Internal sales | 4 | 4 | -5% | 7 | 7 | -3% |
| Revenue | 240 | 244 | 3% | 479 | 470 | 5% |
| Underlying EBITDA | 87 | 70 | 170 | 137 | ||
| Underlying EBITDAaL | 66 | 52 | 33% | 127 | 101 | 30% |
| Underlying EBITDAaL margin | 27% | 21% | 27% | 21% | ||
| Capex | 63 | 58 | 100 | -33 | ||
| Capex excl. spectrum and leases | 47 | 51 | 70 | 90 | ||
| Capex to sales (excl. spectrum and leases) | 19% | 21% | 15% | 19% |
Other items
Risks and uncertainty factors
The present challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical environment also affects Tele2 Group and Tele2 AB, primarily through inflationary pressure and a somewhat cautious customer sentiment. Tele2 has a resilient business model, offering services that are highly valued and prioritised by our customers. In addition, we have a solid balance sheet. We are convinced that we are able to navigate through these uncertain times. Please refer to the section Enterprise risk management in the Board of Directors' report and Note 2 in Tele2's Annual and Sustainability Report 2024 for more information about Tele2's risk exposure and risk management.
Events during the quarter
14 April. Tele2 appoints new permanent member to its Group Leadership Team
As of 1 May, Ove Wik will be Executive Vice President, CTIO and a permanent member of the Group Leadership Team.
24 April. Tele2 once again named Europe's Climate Leader by the Financial Times
In the prestigious Europe's Climate Leaders 2025 ranking, Tele2 once again ranks as number one – a clear testament to the company's longterm, ambitious sustainability efforts. Tele2 achieved a total score of 87.5 out of 100, based on a combination of emissions reduction, transparency, and climate goals. The company reported a 58.4% reduction in core emissions intensity (Scope 1 and 2) from 2018 to 2023, with total emissions reductions reaching 99%.
15 May. Petras Masiulis appointed Executive Vice President and member of Tele2 Group Leadership Team
Tele2 announced that Petras Masiulis, CEO Baltics, has been appointed as Executive Vice President and member of the Group Leadership Team.
Petras continues to lead Tele2's operations across the Baltics and report to CEO and President Jean Marc Harion.
24 June. Tele2 named Sweden's Most Sustainable Company for the second year in a row, and 23rd globally by TIME Magazine
Tele2 has once again been recognised as Sweden's most sustainable company and is now ranked 23rd globally on TIME Magazine and Statista's World's Most Sustainable Companies list. The ranking is based on an analysis of more than 5,000 companies from more than 30 countries, highlighting those making the greatest contributions to environmental and social sustainability.
Events after the end of the second quarter 2025
No significant events expected to have a material impact on Tele2's financial statements have occurred after the end of the second quarter 2025.
Financial calendar
21 October: Interim report Q3 2025
Auditors' review
This report has been subject to a review by Tele2's auditors.
Board's assurance
The Board of Directors and CEO declare that the report provides a fair overview of the parent company's and Group's operations, their financial position and performance, and describes material risks and uncertainties facing the parent company and other companies in the Group.
Stockholm, July 17, 2025 Tele2 AB (publ)
Thomas Reynaud Chairman
Stina Bergfors
Aude Durand
Nicholas Högberg
Sam Kini
Mathias Hermansson Maxime Lombardini
Jean Marc Harion President & Group CEO
Auditors' review report
To the Board of Directors of Tele2 AB (publ) Corp. id. 556410-8917
Introduction
We have reviewed the condensed interim financial information (interim report) of Tele2 AB (publ) as of June 30, 2025 and the six-month period then ended. The Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.
Scope of Review
We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410 Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and other generally accepted auditing practices and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report is not prepared, in all material respects, for the Group in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act, and for the Parent Company in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act.
Stockholm, July 17, 2025 KPMG AB
Tomas Gerhardsson Authorized Public Accountant
Q2 2025 Presentation
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Contents
Consolidated income statement Consolidated comprehensive income Condensed consolidated balance sheet Condensed consolidated cash flow statement Consolidated statement of changes in equity Parent company Notes Non-IFRS measures Other financial metrics
Consolidated income statement
| SEK million | Note | Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2 | 7,256 | 7,258 | 14,408 | 14,410 |
| Cost of services provided and equipment sold | 3 | -4,033 | -4,103 | -8,053 | -8,241 |
| Gross profit | 3,223 | 3,154 | 6,355 | 6,169 | |
| Selling expenses | 3 | -1,067 | -1,250 | -2,401 | -2,434 |
| Administrative expenses | 3 | -509 | -557 | -1,070 | -1,196 |
| Result from shares in associated companies and joint ventures | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | |
| Other operating income | 3 | 74 | 92 | 174 | 166 |
| Other operating expenses | 3 | -16 | -20 | -38 | -36 |
| Operating profit | 3 | 1,707 | 1,424 | 3,022 | 2,674 |
| Interest income | 18 | 36 | 33 | 71 | |
| Interest expenses | -243 | -308 | -479 | -607 | |
| Other financial items | 0 | 0 | -10 | 10 | |
| Profit after financial items | 1,482 | 1,152 | 2,566 | 2,150 | |
| Income tax | -286 | -206 | -495 | -394 | |
| Net profit, continuing operations | 1,196 | 946 | 2,071 | 1,755 | |
| Net profit discontinued operations | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 36 |
| Net profit, total operations | 1,196 | 958 | 2,071 | 1,791 | |
| Continuing operations | |||||
| Attributable to: | |||||
| Equity holders of the parent company | 1,196 | 946 | 2,071 | 1,755 | |
| Net profit, continuing operations | 1,196 | 946 | 2,071 | 1,755 | |
| Earnings per share (SEK) | 6 | 1.73 | 1.37 | 2.99 | 2.54 |
| Earnings per share, after dilution (SEK) | 6 | 1.72 | 1.36 | 2.97 | 2.52 |
| Total operations | |||||
| Attributable to: | |||||
| Equity holders of the parent company | 1,196 | 958 | 2,071 | 1,791 | |
| Net profit, total operations | 1,196 | 958 | 2,071 | 1,791 | |
| Earnings per share (SEK) | 6 | 1.73 | 1.39 | 2.99 | 2.59 |
| Earnings per share, after dilution (SEK) | 6 | 1.72 | 1.38 | 2.97 | 2.57 |
Consolidated comprehensive income
| SEK million Note |
Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NET PROFIT | 1,196 | 958 | 2,071 | 1,791 |
| Components not to be reclassified to net profit | ||||
| Pensions, actuarial gains/losses | -39 | -11 | 31 | 66 |
| Pensions, actuarial gains/losses, tax effect | 8 | 2 | -6 | -13 |
| Components not to be reclassified to net profit/loss | -31 | -9 | 25 | 52 |
| Components that may be reclassified to net profit | ||||
| Translation differences in foreign operations | 148 | -93 | -214 | 139 |
| Reversed cumulative translation differences from divested companies | 0 | — | 0 | — |
| Translation differences in associated companies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Translation differences | 148 | -94 | -215 | 139 |
| Hedge of net investments in foreign operations | -123 | 54 | 141 | -86 |
| Tax effect on hedge of net investments in foreign operations | 25 | -11 | -29 | 18 |
| Hedge of net investments | -98 | 43 | 112 | -68 |
| Profit/loss arising on changes in fair value of hedging instruments | -30 | -26 | -43 | -29 |
| Reclassified cumulative profit/loss to income statement | 7 | 10 | 19 | 22 |
| Tax effect on cash flow hedges | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Cash flow hedges | -18 | -12 | -19 | -6 |
| Components that may be reclassified to net profit/loss | 31 | -63 | -122 | 66 |
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD, NET OF TAX | 0 | -72 | -97 | 118 |
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD | 1,196 | 886 | 1,974 | 1,909 |
| Attributable to: | ||||
| Equity holders of the parent company | 1,196 | 886 | 1,974 | 1,909 |
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD | 1,196 | 886 | 1,974 | 1,909 |
Condensed consolidated balance sheet
| SEK million | Note | 30 June 2025 |
30 June 2024 |
31 December 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| Goodwill | 29,914 | 29,959 | 29,988 | |
| Other intangible assets | 10,307 | 11,932 | 11,135 | |
| Intangible assets | 40,221 | 41,891 | 41,123 | |
| Property, plant & equipment | 10,254 | 9,563 | 10,117 | |
| Right-of-use assets | 4,584 | 3,792 | 4,071 | |
| Tangible assets | 14,838 | 13,355 | 14,188 | |
| Shares in associated companies and joint ventures | 3 | 6 | 4 | |
| Other financial assets | 4 | 963 | 1,007 | 1,085 |
| Capitalised contract costs | 900 | 818 | 887 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 131 | 101 | 128 | |
| Non-current assets | 57,056 | 57,178 | 57,414 | |
| Inventories | 737 | 968 | 838 | |
| Trade receivables | 2,046 | 2,259 | 2,020 | |
| Other current receivables | 3,259 | 3,406 | 3,778 | |
| Current investments | 81 | 147 | 74 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 5 | 172 | 965 | 317 |
| Current assets | 6,295 | 7,746 | 7,028 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 63,350 | 64,923 | 64,442 | |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||
| Attributable to equity holders of the parent company | 19,716 | 19,967 | 22,097 | |
| Equity | 6 | 19,716 | 19,967 | 22,097 |
| Liabilities to financial institutions and similar liabilities | 4 | 21,212 | 22,479 | 21,435 |
| Lease liability | 3,457 | 2,675 | 2,829 | |
| Provisions | 956 | 941 | 958 | |
| Other interest-bearing liabilities | 183 | 164 | 158 | |
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 25,808 | 26,259 | 25,380 | |
| Deferred tax liability | 3,458 | 3,526 | 3,531 | |
| Other non-interest-bearing liabilities | — | 347 | 354 | |
| Non-interest-bearing liabilities | 3,458 | 3,874 | 3,886 | |
| Non-current liabilities | 29,267 | 30,132 | 29,266 | |
| Liabilities to financial institutions and similar liabilities | 4 | 3,559 | 3,802 | 4,823 |
| Lease liability | 1,242 | 1,180 | 1,291 | |
| Provisions | 257 | 185 | 96 | |
| Other interest-bearing liabilities | 263 | 493 | 309 | |
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 5,322 | 5,661 | 6,519 | |
| Trade payables | 1,769 | 2,236 | 2,158 | |
| Dividend payable | 2,185 | 2,389 | — | |
| Other current non-interest-bearing liabilities | 5,085 | 4,531 | 4,395 | |
| Non-interest-bearing liabilities | 9,039 | 9,156 | 6,553 | |
| Current liabilities | 14,361 | 14,816 | 13,073 | |
| Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 63,350 | 64,923 | 64,442 |
Condensed consolidated cash flow statement
| Total operations SEK million |
Note | Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | |||||
| Net profit | 1,196 | 958 | 2,071 | 1,791 | |
| Adjustments for items in net profit | |||||
| - Depreciation/amortisation and impairment | 1,554 | 1,479 | 3,077 | 2,970 | |
| - Financial items | 225 | 273 | 456 | 525 | |
| - Tax expense | 286 | 206 | 495 | 394 | |
| - Other adjustments in net profit | 24 | 12 | 25 | 17 | |
| Adjustments | 2,089 | 1,969 | 4,054 | 3,907 | |
| Interest paid | -207 | -276 | -374 | -482 | |
| Taxes paid | -309 | -298 | -305 | -494 | |
| Other financial items received | 9 | 22 | 16 | 48 | |
| Total before changes in working capital | 2,779 | 2,376 | 5,462 | 4,770 | |
| Changes in working capital | 8 | 122 | 532 | 420 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 2,786 | 2,498 | 5,994 | 5,190 | |
| Investing activities | |||||
| Acquisitions and divestments of intangible and tangible assets | -823 | -1,014 | -1,658 | -2,010 | |
| Acquisitions and sales of shares and participations | 7 | 1 | -37 | 2 | -38 |
| Other financial assets, lending | -32 | -62 | -7 | -63 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -854 | -1,114 | -1,662 | -2,111 | |
| Financing activities | |||||
| Proceeds from loans | 1,584 | 1,521 | 1,631 | 3,554 | |
| Repayments of loans | -2,467 | -3,611 | -3,178 | -4,198 | |
| Amortisation of lease liabilities | -342 | -313 | -695 | -718 | |
| Dividend paid | 6 | -2,219 | -2,389 | -2,219 | -2,389 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -3,444 | -4,792 | -4,461 | -3,750 | |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | -1,511 | -3,407 | -129 | -671 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 1,693 | 4,380 | 317 | 1,634 | |
| Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents | -10 | -8 | -17 | 2 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | 5 | 172 | 965 | 172 | 965 |
Consolidated statements of changes in equity
| Total operations SEK million |
Note | 30 June 2025 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attributable to equity holders of the parent company | |||||||
| Share capital |
Other paid-in capital |
Hedge reserve |
Translation reserve |
Retained earnings |
Total equity |
||
| Equity at 1 January | 870 | 27,378 | -533 | 781 | -6,400 | 22,097 | |
| Net profit | — | — | — | — | 2,071 | 2,071 | |
| Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax | — | — | 93 | -215 | 25 | -97 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | — | — | 93 | -215 | 2,095 | 1,974 | |
| Other changes in equity | |||||||
| Share-based payments | 6 | — | — | — | — | 39 | 39 |
| Share-based payments, tax effect | 6 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 10 |
| Dividends | 6 | — | — | — | — | -4,404 | -4,404 |
| Equity at end of the period | 870 | 27,378 | -440 | 566 | -8,659 | 19,716 |
| Total operations SEK million |
Note | 30 June 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attributable to equity holders of the parent company | |||||||
| Share capital |
Other paid-in capital |
Hedge reserve |
Translation reserve |
Retained earnings |
Total equity |
||
| Equity at 1 January | 870 | 27,378 | -411 | 582 | -5,640 | 22,780 | |
| Net profit | — | — | — | — | 1,791 | 1,791 | |
| Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax | — | — | -74 | 139 | 52 | 118 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | — | — | -74 | 139 | 1,843 | 1,909 | |
| Other changes in equity | |||||||
| Share-based payments | 6 | — | — | — | — | 54 | 54 |
| Share-based payments, tax effect | 6 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 |
| Dividends | 6 | — | — | — | — | -4,777 | -4,777 |
| Equity at end of the period | 870 | 27,378 | -485 | 722 | -8,518 | 19,967 |
Parent company
Condensed income statement
| SEK million | Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3 | 20 | 14 | 34 |
| Administrative expenses | -45 | -33 | -68 | -61 |
| Other operating income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other operating expenses | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Operating loss | -43 | -14 | -54 | -28 |
| Dividend from group company | 2,400 | — | 2,400 | — |
| Net of financial items | -290 | -172 | -212 | -520 |
| Profit/loss after financial items | 2,068 | -186 | 2,135 | -547 |
| Tax on profit/loss | 60 | 37 | 37 | 110 |
| Net profit/loss | 2,128 | -149 | 2,172 | -437 |
Condensed balance sheet
| SEK million | Note | 30 June 2025 |
30 June 2024 |
31 December 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| Financial assets | 70,914 | 72,193 | 71,266 | |
| Non-current assets | 70,914 | 72,193 | 71,266 | |
| Current receivables | 784 | 200 | 3,582 | |
| Current investments | 81 | 147 | 74 | |
| Cash and bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Current assets | 864 | 347 | 3,655 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 71,778 | 72,540 | 74,921 | |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||
| Restricted equity | 6 | 5,856 | 5,856 | 5,856 |
| Unrestricted equity | 6 | 32,042 | 28,623 | 34,252 |
| Equity | 37,898 | 34,479 | 40,107 | |
| Untaxed reserves | 1,510 | 915 | 1,510 | |
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 4 | 26,342 | 27,592 | 26,552 |
| Non-current liabilities | 26,342 | 27,592 | 26,552 | |
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 4 | 3,695 | 7,117 | 6,384 |
| Non-interest-bearing liabilities | 2,334 | 2,436 | 368 | |
| Current liabilities | 6,029 | 9,554 | 6,752 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 71,778 | 72,540 | 74,921 |
Notes
NOTE 1 ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND DEFINITIONS
The interim financial information for the Group for the six month period ended 30 June 2025 has been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The interim financial information for the parent company has also been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and as well as RFR 2 Reporting for legal entities and other statements issued by the Swedish Corporate Reporting Board. In all respects other than those described below, Tele2 has presented the financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2025 in accordance with the accounting policies and principles applied in the Annual and Sustainability Report 2024. The description of these principles and definitions are found in Note 1 in the Annual and Sustainability Report 2024. Disclosures as required by IAS 34 p. 16 A are presented both in the financial statements and notes as well as in other parts of the interim report.
The amendments to IFRS Accounting Standards applicable from 1 January 2025 have no effects to Tele2's financial reports for the six month period ended 30 June 2025.
NOTE 2 REVENUE AND SEGMENTS
Revenue by segment
| Continuing operations SEK million |
Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 5,573 | 5,554 | 11,060 | 11,059 |
| Lithuania | 988 | 997 | 1,961 | 1,971 |
| Latvia | 488 | 499 | 974 | 981 |
| Estonia | 240 | 244 | 479 | 470 |
| Total including internal sales | 7,289 | 7,294 | 14,474 | 14,481 |
| Internal sales, elimination | -33 | -37 | -65 | -71 |
| TOTAL | 7,256 | 7,258 | 14,408 | 14,410 |
Internal sales
| Continuing operations SEK million |
Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Lithuania | 18 | 20 | 34 | 39 |
| Latvia | 10 | 11 | 21 | 21 |
| Estonia | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
| TOTAL | 33 | 37 | 65 | 71 |
Revenue split by category
| Continuing operations SEK million |
Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden Consumer | ||||
| End-user service revenue | 3,179 | 3,201 | 6,296 | 6,336 |
| Operator revenue | 204 | 195 | 398 | 386 |
| Equipment revenue | 417 | 474 | 823 | 895 |
| Internal sales | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3,800 | 3,870 | 7,518 | 7,617 |
| Sweden Business | ||||
| End-user service revenue | 1,096 | 1,056 | 2,152 | 2,104 |
| Operator revenue | 24 | 25 | 46 | 49 |
| Equipment revenue | 401 | 351 | 845 | 786 |
| Internal sales | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 1,522 | 1,433 | 3,045 | 2,940 |
| Sweden Wholesale | ||||
| Operator revenue | 249 | 250 | 494 | 499 |
| Equipment revenue | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Internal sales | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 251 | 251 | 496 | 502 |
| Lithuania | ||||
| End-user service revenue | 701 | 675 | 1,389 | 1,321 |
| Operator revenue | 36 | 34 | 68 | 67 |
| Equipment revenue | 234 | 268 | 469 | 544 |
| Internal sales | 18 | 20 | 34 | 39 |
| Total | 988 | 997 | 1,961 | 1,971 |
| Latvia | ||||
| End-user service revenue | 362 | 364 | 723 | 707 |
| Operator revenue | 21 | 23 | 41 | 45 |
| Equipment revenue | 94 | 101 | 190 | 208 |
| Internal sales | 10 | 11 | 21 | 21 |
| Total | 488 | 499 | 974 | 981 |
| Estonia | ||||
| End-user service revenue | 181 | 177 | 364 | 346 |
| Operator revenue | 19 | 19 | 39 | 36 |
| Equipment revenue | 36 | 44 | 70 | 81 |
| Internal sales | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
| Total | 240 | 244 | 479 | 470 |
| Internal sales, elimination | -33 | -37 | -65 | -71 |
| CONTINUING OPERATIONS | ||||
| End-user service revenue | 5,520 | 5,474 | 10,923 | 10,814 |
| Operator revenue | 553 | 545 | 1,087 | 1,081 |
| Equipment revenue | 1,184 | 1,238 | 2,398 | 2,515 |
| TOTAL | 7,256 | 7,258 | 14,408 | 14,410 |
Underlying EBITDAaL
| Continuing operations SEK million |
Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 2,139 | 1,893 | 4,102 | 3,792 |
| Lithuania | 489 | 422 | 956 | 826 |
| Latvia | 239 | 219 | 456 | 418 |
| Estonia | 66 | 52 | 127 | 101 |
| TOTAL | 2,932 | 2,586 | 5,641 | 5,136 |
Reconciling items to reported profit after financial items
| Continuing operations SEK million |
Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underlying EBITDAaL | 2,932 | 2,586 | 5,641 | 5,136 |
| Reversal lease depreciation and interest | 410 | 377 | 826 | 756 |
| Underlying EBITDA | 3,343 | 2,964 | 6,467 | 5,892 |
| Restructuring costs | -43 | -52 | -331 | -235 |
| Disposal of non-current assets | -4 | -3 | 12 | -5 |
| Other items affecting comparability | -36 | -9 | -51 | -12 |
| Items affecting comparability | -83 | -65 | -369 | -252 |
| EBITDA | 3,260 | 2,899 | 6,098 | 5,640 |
| Depreciation/amortisation | -1,554 | -1,479 | -3,077 | -2,971 |
| Result from shares in associated companies and joint ventures |
1 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Operating profit | 1,707 | 1,424 | 3,022 | 2,674 |
| Net interest and other financial items | -225 | -273 | -456 | -525 |
| Profit after financial items | 1,482 | 1,152 | 2,566 | 2,150 |
Restructuring costs
| Continuing operations SEK million |
Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redundancy costs | -9 | -3 | -287 | -151 |
| Other employee and consultancy costs | -15 | -2 | -14 | -6 |
| Exit of contracts and other costs | -19 | -48 | -30 | -78 |
| Restructuring costs | -43 | -52 | -331 | -235 |
| Reported as: | ||||
| – Cost of services provided | -7 | -10 | -11 | -25 |
| – Selling expenses | -9 | -28 | -226 | -80 |
| – Administrative expenses | -26 | -15 | -94 | -130 |
The restructuring costs in 2025 are largely related to the ongoing transformation work, primarily in Sweden.
In 2024, the restructuring costs were connected to the Strategy Execution Program in Sweden.
Disposal of non-current assets
| Continuing operations SEK million |
Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale of network equipment | — | — | 22 | — |
| Network equipment scrapping | -4 | -4 | -9 | -7 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Disposal of non-current assets1) | -4 | -3 | 12 | -5 |
1) Reported as other operating income and other operating expenses.
Other items affecting comparability
| Continuing operations SEK million |
Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy receivable reconciliation | -6 | -10 | 2 | -10 |
| Inventory adjustment | -13 | — | -38 | — |
| Legacy insurance costs | — | — | — | -5 |
| Legacy pension adjustment | -17 | — | -17 | — |
| Quality assurance | — | — | 2 | — |
| Other | — | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | -36 | -9 | -51 | -12 |
| Reported as: | ||||
| – Cost of services provided | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| – Selling expenses | -19 | -10 | -39 | -9 |
| – Administrative expenses | -17 | 0 | -17 | -5 |
In the second quarter of 2025, legacy inventory values of SEK 13 million were written off. Furthermore, taxes of SEK 17 million related to legacy pension obligations were recognised.
NOTE 4 FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Financing
| SEK million | 30 June 2025 |
30 June 2024 |
31 December 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds SEK | 7,095 | 8,792 | 8,794 |
| Bonds EUR | 14,346 | 14,487 | 14,749 |
| Commercial papers | 897 | 1,487 | 1,498 |
| Financial institutions | 2,433 | 1,515 | 1,217 |
| Total liabilities to financial institutions | 24,771 | 26,282 | 26,258 |
Average maturity and average interest rate (including derivatives) for outstanding debt to financial institutions at 30 June 2025 amounted to 3.2 years and 2.9 percent, respectively.
As of the date of this report, Tele2 has an unutilised credit facility with a syndicate of eight banks maturing in December 2029.
In 2024, Tele2 secured a new loan from the European Investment Bank of EUR 140 million equivalent to support the roll-out of the 5G network and upgrade of the 4G network in Sweden. The loan was utilised in May 2025 and amounts to SEK 1,530 million. The loan has a maturity of 6 years.
Financial instruments – classification and fair values
Tele2's financial assets consist mainly of receivables from end customers, other operators and resellers as well as cash and cash equivalents. Tele2's financial liabilities consist mainly of loans, bonds, lease liabilities and trade payables. For the category "Liabilities to financial institutions" the reported value amounted on 30 June 2025 to SEK 24,771 (31 December 2024: 26,258) million and the fair value to SEK 24,788 (31 December 2024: 26,013) million.
Tele2 has derivative instruments included in assets of SEK 222 (31 December 2024: 119) million and in liabilities of SEK 117 (31 December 2024: 172) million measured at fair value (Level 2).
NOTE 5 RELATED PARTIES
Tele2's share of cash and cash equivalents in joint operations (Svenska UMTS-nät AB and Net4Mobility HB, Sweden, including subsidiaries) for which Tele2 has limited disposal rights was included in the Group's cash and cash equivalents and amounted at 30 June 2025 to SEK 62 (31 December 2024: 200) million. Other transactions with joint operations and other related parties mainly consists of the same items as prior year end and are presented in Note 33 of the Annual and Sustainability Report 2024.
NOTE 6 EQUITY, NUMBER OF SHARES AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
Number of shares
| 30 June 2025 |
30 June 2024 |
31 December 2024 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of shares | 696,221,597 696,221,597 | 696,221,597 | |
| Number of treasury shares | -2,665,465 | -3,831,770 | -3,831,770 |
| Number of outstanding shares | 693,556,132 692,389,827 | 692,389,827 | |
| Number of outstanding shares, weighted average |
692,882,267 | 691,952,594 | 692,171,210 |
| Number of shares after dilution | 697,377,942 697,184,320 | 696,797,768 | |
| Number of shares after dilution, weighted average |
696,619,059 696,610,909 | 696,552,645 |
In Q2 2025, 1,166,305 share rights attached to LTI 2022 were exchanged for shares (see additional information below). Changes in shares during previous year are stated in Note 23 in the Annual and Sustainability Report 2024.
Outstanding share right programs
| 30 June 2025 |
30 June 2024 |
31 December 2024 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| LTI 2025 | 1,519,310 | — | — |
| LTI 2024 | 1,180,883 | 1,670,000 | 1,480,100 |
| LTI 2023 | 1,121,617 | 1,617,182 | 1,409,183 |
| LTI 2022 | — | 1,507,311 | 1,518,658 |
| Total outstanding share rights | 3,821,810 | 4,794,493 | 4,407,941 |
The outstanding long-term incentive programs (LTI 2023, LTI 2024 and LTI 2025) are based on a similar structure, but with updated performance parameters for the LTI 2024 and LTI 2025 programs, where the Tele2 Absolute TSR performance measurement was removed, and replaced with a Sustainability measurement (CDP Score). The performance measurements Cashflow and Relative TSR were kept. Additional information about the LTI programs regarding the purpose of the program, performance parameters, measurement periods, conditions and requirements are stated in Note 30 of the 2024 Annual and Sustainability Report. During the six months in 2025, the total cost including social security costs for all the programs amounted to SEK 69 (72) million.
LTI 2025
At the Annual General Meeting held on 13 May 2025, the shareholders approved a performance based incentive program (LTI 2025) for senior executives and other key employees in the Tele2 Group. In order to participate in the program, participants must own Tele2 Class B shares, which give the participants retention and performance rights. Subject to fulfillment of certain performance based conditions during the periods 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2027 (the "Cash flow and CDP Score Measurement Period") and 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2028 (the "TSR Measurement Period") and the participant maintaining the invested shares and maintaining the employment (with certain exceptions) at the release of the interim report for January – March 2028, each right entitles the participant to receive one Tele2 share free of charge (subject to income taxation).
Total costs before tax for outstanding rights in the incentive program are expensed over the three year vesting period. These costs are expected, at 50% performance fulfillment, to amount to SEK 130 million, of which social security costs amount to SEK 38 million. To ensure the delivery of Class B shares under the program, the Annual General Meeting decided to authorise the Board of Directors to resolve on a directed share issue of a maximum of 1,500,000 Class C shares and subsequently to repurchase the Class C shares. The Board of Directors has not yet used its mandate.
LTI 2022
The exercise of the share rights in LTI 2022 was conditional upon the fulfilment of certain performance-based conditions. The TSR criterias (serie A and B in below table) were measured from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2025, while operating cashflow (serie C in below table) was measured from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2024. The outcome of these performance conditions was in accordance with below and 1,166,305 share rights have been exchanged for shares in Tele2 during Q2 2025.
| Serie Performance based conditions |
Minimum hurdle |
Stretch hurdles (100%) |
Vesting at minimum |
Target fulfillment |
Allotment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Total Shareholder Return (TSR) – Tele2 |
>=0% | — | 100% | 33.3% | 100% |
| B | Tele2s Relative Total Shareholder Return (TSR) compared to a peer group |
Median of peer group |
>=10% | 50% | 3.8% | 69% |
| C | Operating cash flow vs .target |
>=90% | >=110% | 30% | 102.6% | 74% |
Dividend
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 13 May 2025 resolved on an ordinary dividend of SEK 6.35 per share (SEK 4.4 billion), to be paid in two tranches of SEK 3.20 in May and SEK 3.15 in October 2025. The first tranche of the dividend, amounting to SEK 2,219 million, was distributed to the shareholders on 20 May 2025. The second tranche of the dividend was determined to have the record date on 10 October 2025 and is expected to be paid on 15 October 2025.
NOTE 7 BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTMENTS
Divestments of shares and participations affecting cash flow were as follows:
| SEK million | Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divestments | ||||
| Tele2 Croatia | — | -42 | — | -43 |
| T-Mobile Netherlands | — | 5 | — | 5 |
| Other minor divestments | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| Total sale of shares and participations | 1 | -37 | 2 | -38 |
| TOTAL CASH FLOW EFFECT | 1 | -37 | 2 | -38 |
During the second quarter 2025 Tele2 liquidated an associated company, and in the first quarter 2025 Tele2 sold shares in an associated company. During 2024 Tele2 paid SEK 43 million to settle a dispute related to the divested operations in Croatia. Tele2 also received an additional payment of SEK 5 million related to the divestment on T-Mobile Netherlands, that was completed in 2022.
Information on divestments made in 2024 is provided in the Annual and Sustainability Report 2024, Note 14 and Note 32.
NOTE 8 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Income statement
All discontinued operations are included below. Tele2 Croatia was divested in 2020, while Tele2 Netherlands was divested in 2019.
For Q2 2024, the positive impact of SEK 13 million was related to Tele2 Croatia and a provision release.
Further information about effects in the income statement under discontinued operations in 2024 is provided in Note 32 of the Annual and Sustainability Report 2024.
| Discontinued operations SEK million |
Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit/loss on disposal of operation including sales costs and cumulative |
||||
| exchange rate gain | 0 | 13 | 0 | 36 |
| – of which Croatia | 0 | 13 | 0 | 10 |
| – of which Netherlands | — | — | — | 26 |
| NET PROFIT | 0 | 13 | 0 | 36 |
| Attributable to: | ||||
| Equity holders of the parent company | 0 | 13 | 0 | 36 |
| NET PROFIT | 0 | 13 | 0 | 36 |
| Earnings per share (SEK) | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Earnings per share, after dilution (SEK) | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
Balance sheet
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale as of 30 June 2025 refer to provisions related to the divested operation in Croatia.
| Discontinued operations SEK million |
30 June 2025 |
30 June 2024 |
31 December 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIABILITIES | |||
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Non-interest-bearing liabilities | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Current liabilities | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale |
7 | 7 | 7 |
Cash flow statement
| Discontinued operations SEK million |
Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from investing activities | — | -42 | — | -43 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | — | -42 | — | -43 |
Non-IFRS measures
This report contains certain financial measures that are not defined by IFRS but are used by Tele2 to assess the financial performance of the business. These measures are included in the report as they are considered important supplementary measures of operating performance and liquidity. They should not be considered a substitute to Tele2's financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. Tele2's definitions and explanations of these measures are described below, but other companies may calculate non-IFRS measures differently and these measures are therefore not always comparable to similar measures used by other companies.
EBITDA
Tele2 considers EBITDA to be a relevant measure to present profitability aligned with industry standard.
EBITDA: Operating profit/loss before depreciation/amortisation, impairment as well as results from shares in associated companies and joint ventures.
Underlying EBITDA
Tele2 considers underlying EBITDA to be a relevant measure to present in order to illustrate the profitability of the underlying business, and as these are used by management to assess the performance of the business.
Underlying EBITDA: EBITDA excluding items affecting comparability.
Items affecting comparability: Disposals of non-current assets and transactions from strategic decisions, such as capital gains and losses from sales of operations, acquisition costs, integration costs due to acquisition or merger, restructuring programs from reorganisations as well as other items that affect comparability.
Underlying EBITDAaL (uEBITDAaL) and underlying EBITDAaL margin
Tele2 considers underlying EBITDAaL and the related margin to be relevant measures of the business performance since underlying EBITDAaL includes the cost of leased assets (depreciation and interest), which is not included in underlying EBITDA according to IFRS 16.
Underlying EBITDAaL: Underlying EBITDA as well as lease depreciation and lease interest costs according to IFRS 16.
Underlying EBITDAaL margin: Underlying EBITDAaL in relation to revenue excluding items affecting comparability.
| Continuing operations SEK million |
Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating profit | 1,707 | 1,424 | 3,022 | 2,674 |
| Reversal: | ||||
| Result from shares in associated companies and joint ventures | -1 | -5 | -2 | -5 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 1,554 | 1,479 | 3,077 | 2,971 |
| EBITDA | 3,260 | 2,899 | 6,098 | 5,640 |
| Reversal, items affecting comparability: | ||||
| Restructuring costs | 43 | 52 | 331 | 235 |
| Disposal of non-current assets | 4 | 3 | -12 | 5 |
| Other items affecting comparability | 36 | 9 | 51 | 12 |
| Total items affecting comparability | 83 | 65 | 369 | 252 |
| Underlying EBITDA | 3,343 | 2,964 | 6,467 | 5,892 |
| Lease depreciation | -370 | -340 | -748 | -680 |
| Lease interest costs | -40 | -37 | -79 | -76 |
| Underlying EBITDAaL | 2,932 | 2,586 | 5,641 | 5,136 |
| Revenue | 7,256 | 7,258 | 14,408 | 14,410 |
| Revenue excluding items affecting comparability | 7,256 | 7,258 | 14,408 | 14,410 |
| Underlying EBITDAaL margin | 40% | 36% | 39% | 36% |
Non-IFRS measures – Capex paid and capex
Tele2 considers capex paid relevant to present as it provides an indication of how much the company invests organically in intangible and tangible assets to maintain and expand its business. Tele2 believes that it is relevant to present capex to provide a view on how much Tele2 invests organically in intangible and tangible assets as well as in right-of-use assets (lease) to maintain and grow its business that is not dependent on the timing of cash payments.
Capex paid: Cash paid for the additions to intangible and tangible assets net of cash proceeds from sales of intangible and tangible assets.
Capex: Additions to intangible assets, tangible assets and right-of-use assets (lease) that are capitalised on the balance sheet.
| SEK million | Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additions to intangible and tangible assets | -823 | -1,014 | -1,679 | -2,012 |
| Sale of intangible and tangible assets | 0 | 1 | 22 | 2 |
| Capex paid | -823 | -1,014 | -1,658 | -2,010 |
| This period's unpaid capex and reversal of paid capex from previous periods | -76 | -40 | -42 | -58 |
| Reversal received payment of sold intangible and tangible assets | 0 | -1 | -22 | -2 |
| Capex intangible and tangible assets | -899 | -1,055 | -1,722 | -2,070 |
| Reversal spectrum | — | — | — | — |
| Capex excluding spectrum & leases | -899 | -1,055 | -1,722 | -2,070 |
| Spectrum | — | — | — | — |
| Additions to right-of-use assets | -715 | -149 | -1,384 | -269 |
| Capex | -1,614 | -1,204 | -3,106 | -2,339 |
Non-IFRS measures – Operating cash flow (OCF)
Tele2 considers operating cash flow a relevant measure to present as it gives an indication of the profitability of the underlying business while also taking into account the investments needed to maintain and grow the business.
Operating cash flow: Underlying EBITDAaL less capex excluding spectrum and leases.
| Continuing operations SEK million |
Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underlying EBITDAaL | 2,932 | 2,586 | 5,641 | 5,136 |
| Capex excluding spectrum and leases | -899 | -1,055 | -1,722 | -2,070 |
| OCF | 2,033 | 1,532 | 3,919 | 3,067 |
Non-IFRS measures – Equity free cash flow (EFCF)
Tele2 considers equity free cash flow to be relevant to present as it provides a view of funds generated from operating activities that also includes investments in intangible and tangible assets. Management believes that equity free cash flow is meaningful to investors because it is the measure of the Group's funds available for acquisition related payments, dividends to shareholders, share repurchases and debt repayment.
Equity free cash flow: Cash flow from operating activities less capex paid and amortisation of lease liabilities.
Equity free cash flow per share: Equity free cash flow for the period in relation to the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the financial year.
| SEK million | Apr-Jun 2025 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2025 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | 2,786 | 2,498 | 5,994 | 5,191 |
| Capex paid excl. Spectrum | -823 | -1,014 | -1,655 | -2,006 |
| Spectrum capex paid | — | 0 | -3 | -3 |
| Amortisation of lease liabilities | -342 | -313 | -695 | -718 |
| EFCF | 1,621 | 1,172 | 3,642 | 2,463 |
| EFCF per share (SEK) | 2.34 | 1.69 | 5.26 | 3.56 |
| EFCF per share after dilution (SEK) | 2.33 | 1.68 | 5.23 | 3.54 |
| NUMBER OF SHARES | ||||
| Number of outstanding shares, weighted average | 692,882,267 | 691,952,594 | 692,882,267 | 691,952,594 |
| Number of shares after dilution, weighted average | 696,619,059 | 696,610,909 | 696,619,059 | 696,610,909 |
Non-IFRS measures – Net debt and economic net debt
Tele2 believes that net debt is relevant to present as it is useful to illustrate the indebtedness, financial flexibility, and capital structure. Furthermore, economic net debt is considered relevant as it excludes lease liabilities, and thereby consistently can be put in relation to underlying EBITDAaL when measuring financial leverage.
Net debt: Interest-bearing non-current and current liabilities excluding provisions, less cash and cash equivalents, current investments, restricted cash and derivative assets.
Economic net debt: Net debt excluding lease liabilities.
| Total operations SEK million |
30 June 2025 |
30 June 2024 |
31 December 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest-bearing non-current liabilities | 25,808 | 26,259 | 25,380 |
| Interest-bearing current liabilities | 5,322 | 5,661 | 6,519 |
| Reversal provisions | -1,214 | -1,126 | -1,054 |
| Cash & cash equivalents, current investments and restricted funds | -253 | -1,114 | -392 |
| Derivative assets | -222 | -128 | -119 |
| Net debt | 29,441 | 29,552 | 30,333 |
| Reversal: | |||
| Lease liabilities | -4,699 | -3,854 | -4,121 |
| Economic net debt | 24,742 | 25,698 | 26,213 |
Non-IFRS measures – Return on Capital Employed (ROCE), rolling 12 months
ROCE is presented as it illustrates the return regardless of how investments have been financed (equity or debt). Annualised 12 month rolling EBIT and financial revenue in relation to capital employed, defined as net of
average total assets, non-interest bearing liabilities and provision for asset dismantling.
| Total operations SEK million |
30 June 2025 |
30 June 2024 |
31 December 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating profit | 6,165 | 5,633 | 5,817 |
| Operating profit, discontinued operations | 0 | 41 | 36 |
| Financial income | 77 | 134 | 115 |
| Annualised return | 6,241 | 5,808 | 5,968 |
| in relation to | |||
| Total assets | 63,350 | 64,923 | 64,442 |
| Non-interestbearing liabilities | -12,497 | -13,029 | -10,439 |
| Non-interestbearing liabilities, discontinued operations | -4 | -4 | -4 |
| Provision for asset dismantling | -632 | -621 | -641 |
| Capital employed, closing balance | 50,218 | 51,269 | 53,358 |
| Capital employed, average | 50,744 | 52,9982) | 54,2351) |
| ROCE | 12% | 11% | 11% |
1) Capital employed, closing balance as of 31 December 2023 was SEK 55,111 million 2) Capital employed, closing balance as of 30 June 2023 was SEK 54,726 million.
Organic
Tele2 believes that organic growth rates are relevant to present as they exclude effects from currency movements but include effects from divestments and acquisitions as if these occurred on the first day of each reporting period and are therefore providing an indication of the underlying performance.
Organic growth rates: Calculated at constant currency, meaning that comparative figures have been recalculated using the currency rates for the current period, but including effects from divestments and acquisitions as if these occurred on the first day of each reporting period.
Reconciliation of figures is presented in an Excel document (Q2-2025-financial-and-operational-data) on Tele2's website www.tele2.com.
Other financial metrics
Certain other financial metrics that are presented in this report are defined below. It is the view of Tele2 that these metrics provide valuable additional information to investors and other readers of this report.
ASPU
Average monthly spending per user for the referenced period. ASPU is calculated by dividing the monthly end-user service revenue by the average number of RGUs for the same period. The average number of RGUs is calculated as the number of RGUs on the first day in the period plus the number of RGUs on the last day of the respective period, divided by two.
Average interest rate
Annualised interest expense on loans (excluding penalty interest etc.) in relation to average interest-bearing liabilities excluding provisions, lease liabilities, debt related to equipment financing, balanced bank fees as well as adjusted for borrowings and amortisations during the period.
Capex to sales
Capex excluding spectrum and leases divided by revenue.
Earnings per share (EPS)
Profit/loss for the period attributable to the parent company shareholders in relation to the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the fiscal year.
Economic net debt / Underlying EBITDAaL (financial leverage)
Economic net debt divided by underlying EBITDAaL (rolling 12 months) for all operations owned and controlled by Tele2 at the end of each reporting period.
End-user service revenue (EUSR)
Revenue from end-users excluding equipment revenue. End-user service revenue is presented to provide a view of revenue attached to the customers usage of services provided by the company.
Operating profit/loss (EBIT)
Revenue less operating expenses.
RGU
Revenue generating units, which refer to each service subscribed to by a unique customer. A unique customer who has several services is counted as several RGUs but one unique customer.
TSR
Total shareholder return including change in the share price and reinvested dividends.