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Telekom Austria AG Earnings Release 2014

May 8, 2014

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Results for the first quarter of 2014 (Ad-hoc)

Vienna, 8 May 2014 – Today the Telekom Austria Group (VSE: TKA, OTC US: TKAGY) announces its results for the first quarter of 2014, ending 31 March 2014.

Highlights

  • 7.0% year-on-year revenue decline driven by Austria and FX translation in Belarus; better trends in Bulgaria

  • EUR 56.6 mn OPEX savings driven by lower subsidies in Austria

  • Rising EBITDA-comparable margins in Austria and Bulgaria

  • Austrian tariff initiatives continue with focus on existing contracts

  • Croatian mobile remains challenging while growth in the Additional Markets segment continues

  • Regulation shaves EUR 44.3 mn and EUR 14.4 mn off revenues and EBITDA comparable respectively

  • Spectrum renewal in Bulgaria and spectrum auction in Slovenia result in total cost of EUR 94.5 mn

  • Group guidance 2014 unchanged: Revenues approx. -3%, CAPEX approx. 700 mn, dividend EUR 0.05

  • Croatia: Significant risk of potential increase of annual spectrum fees

  • Syndicate agreement signed on 23 April will trigger mandatory takeover offer by mid-May (expected)

in EUR million Q1 2014 Q1 2013 % change
Revenues 975.9 1,049.0 –7.0%
EBITDA comparable 319.9 336.9 –5.0%
Operating income 97.4 117.8 –17.4%
Net income 40.8 55.5 –26.5%
Cash flow generated from operations 148.9 191.8 –22.4%
Earnings per share (in EUR) 0.08 0.11 –31.1%
Free cash flow per share (in EUR) 0.12 0.10 17.9%
Capital expenditures 99.4 149.0 –33.3%
in EUR million 31 Mar 2014 31 Dec 2013 % change
Net debt 3,670.5 3,695.8 –0.7%
Net debt / EBITDA comparable (12 months) 2.9 2.9 0.6%

All financial figures are based on IFRS; if not stated otherwise, all comparisons are given year-on-year. EBITDA comparable is defined as net income excluding financial result, income tax expense, depreciation and amortisation, restructuring and impairment charges.

For further information regarding the quarterly results please see the following link: http://cdn1.telekomaustria.com/final/en/media/pdf/results-qu1-2014.pdf

Contact: Matthias Stieber Director Investor Relations Telekom Austria Group Phone: +43 (0) 50 664 39126 E-mail: [email protected]

Disclaimer for forward-looking statements:

This document contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are usually accompanied by words such as "believe", "intend", "anticipate", "plan", "expect" and similar expressions. Actual events may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Neither Telekom Austria nor any other person accepts any liability for any such forward-looking statements. Telekom Austria will not update these forward-looking statements, whether due to changed factual circumstances, changes in assumptions or expectations. This report does not constitute a recommendation or invitation to purchase or sell securities of Telekom Austria.