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Mobile Service Revenue Growth: 26% YoY increase in Q2 2024.
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Consolidated EBITDA Growth: 19% YoY increase in Q2 2024.
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Telecom EBIT Growth: 53% YoY increase in the first half of 2024.
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Consolidated Revenue: TWD 47.7 billion in Q2 2024.
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Net Profit Growth: 8% YoY increase in the first half of 2024.
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Free Cash Flow: TWD 4.5 billion in Q2 2024, with a 5.5% annualized yield.
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Smartphone Postpaid ARPU Growth: More than 6% YoY increase in Q2 2024.
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5G Penetration: 38% in smartphone postpaid user base, 40% including T Star users.
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momo Revenue Growth: 2% YoY increase in Q2 2024.
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Broadband Subscriber Growth: 4% YoY increase in Q2 2024.
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Gross Debt: TWD 86.2 billion, with a sequential decline in Q2 2024.
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Net Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio: 1.7 times in Q2 2024.
Release Date: August 06, 2024
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Taiwan Mobile Co Ltd (TPE:3045) reported a strong 26% year-over-year growth in mobile service revenue, driven by the integration of Taiwan Star postpaid users and organic growth.
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Consolidated EBITDA increased by 19% year-over-year, primarily due to the mobile business and merger synergies.
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The company achieved a 53% year-over-year growth in telecom EBIT on a pro forma basis, reflecting successful cost savings from base station consolidation.
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First half 2024 consolidated EBITDA grew by 20%, surpassing the initial guidance of 11% to 13%, setting a new record for the company.
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Taiwan Mobile Co Ltd (TPE:3045) was recognized in the Institutional Investor's 2024 Asia Executive Team ranking, achieving first place in several categories, including Best CEO and Best CFO.
Negative Points
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momo's revenue growth decelerated to 2% year-over-year, with a slight decline in EBITDA margin due to a lower take rate in a slower demand environment.
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Overall CATV revenue declined year-over-year, primarily due to the discontinued content distribution deal with Disney.
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Despite the growth in net profit by 8% year-over-year, the first half 2024 EPS remained flattish due to dilution from new shares issued to T Star shareholders.
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Gross debt increased year-over-year to $86.2 billion, attributed to borrowing inherited from T Star.
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Operating cash flow fell slightly year-over-year in the second quarter of 2024 due to changes in working capital.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Could you provide more details on the breakdown of the 20% year-on-year EBITDA growth, which is ahead of the guidance of 11% to 13%? How does this affect your outlook for the next 18 months, especially regarding the T Star integration? A: The majority of the growth comes from being three months ahead in integrating T Star's base stations, leading to savings in network, electricity, and rental costs. Additionally, T Star subscribers have responded well to our unique bundles, allowing for cost-effective upselling. We expect these savings to continue and benefit us fully next year. The positive response from T Star users to our bundles is also expected to persist.