First Half 2015 Results

Telenet Group Holding NV ("Telenet" or the "Company") (Euronext Brussels: TNET) announces its unaudited consolidated results under International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union ("EU IFRS") for the six months ended June 30, 2015.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Our continued focus on product quality, innovation and customer experience drove an 8% net increase in triple-play subscribers, while annualized churn across all products strongly improved on a sequential basis;
  • Reached 953,700 mobile postpaid subscribers(8) at June 30, 2015 with a solid inflow of 29,200 net mobile subscribers in Q2 2015 driven by attractive "Family Deal" proposition and handset subsidy offers;
  • Revenue of €892.1 million in H1 2015 and €448.7 million in Q2 2015, both up 6% yoy, driven by solid multiple-play growth, the benefit from selective price increases in January 2015 and double-digit growth in our mobile and B2B activities;
  • Adjusted EBITDA(1) of €481.4 million in H1 2015, up 5% yoy, representing a margin of 54.0%. Adjusted EBITDA of €246.4 million in Q2 2015, +11% yoy, which included a €7.6 million nonrecurring benefit from the resolution of a contingency associated with universal service obligations;
  • Accrued capital expenditures(2) of €161.1 million, around 18% of revenue, impacted by the recognition of the Belgian football broadcasting rights for the 2015-2016 season. Excluding this impact, they were around 15% of revenue due to the timing of planned expenditures and lower set-top box expenditures;
  • Free Cash Flow(3) of €145.1 million for H1 2015, down 4% yoy, as 3% growth in our net cash from operating activities, despite higher cash taxes, was more than offset by higher cash capital expenditures;
  • FY 2015 outlook upgraded: targeting improved top line and Adjusted EBITDA growth of 5-6% and 4-5%, respectively, with accrued capital expenditures around 20% of our revenue leading to Free Cash Flow of €250.0-260.0 million.

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About Telenet group

As a provider of entertainment and telecommunications services in Belgium and Luxembourg, Telenet group aims to offer its customers the best possible experience in the digital world. Through its Telenet, BASE and TADAAM brands, the company provides digital television, internet, and fixed and mobile telephony services to residential customers in Belgium. In the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Telenet group provides these services under the Eltrona brand. 

Telenet Business serves the business market in Belgium and Luxembourg with connectivity, hosting and security solutions. With more than 3,000 employees, Telenet group has one clear goal: to make living and working easier and more enjoyable. 

Telenet group is an integral part of Ziggo Group, which brings together Telenet group and VodafoneZiggo. Telenet group continues to operate under its own brands and remains responsible for its customers, employees, strategy and performance in its markets. Ziggo Group is 90% owned by Liberty Global and 10% owned by Vodafone Group. 

More information about Telenet group and its products is available on the Telenet website. The Telenet group newsroom can be found on the press website. 

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