Telenet announces First Half 2008 results

Telenet Group Holding NV ("Telenet" or the "Company") (Euronext Brussels: TNET) announces its consolidated results under International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union ("EU GAAP") for the six months ended June 30, 2008.
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Continued strong growth in broadband, fixed telephony and digital TV subscriber base, adding a net aggregate 181,000 subscribers during the first half of 2008;
  • Revenue of €492.5 million, up 8% versus prior year;
  • EBITDA of €242.4 million, up 11%, yielding an EBITDA margin of 49.2%;
  • Operating profit of €115.7 million, up 12%;
  • Capital expenditures of €98.3 million, representing 20% of revenue;
  • Free Cash Flow of €87.6 million, equivalent to 18% of revenue and flat versus prior year;
  • Full year EBITDA growth outlook increased to 8%-10% vs. prior year from 6%-8%;
  • Final agreement with Interkabel achieved; financial consolidation of activities expected by October 2008.

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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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