Telenor ASA (TELNF) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Nordic Growth Amidst Global Challenges
Q : Why did Telenor decide to stick with mid-single-digit guidance for Nordic EBITDA growth despite strong Q1 performance? A : Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer, Group CEO, explained that it's still early in the year, and there are fluctuations expected throughout the year. The company remains confident in its mid-single-digit guidance and will adjust as necessary as the year progresses. Torbjorn Wist, EVP & CFO, added that the cost allocation between Nordic and other categories contributed to the decision, with some costs reallocated to headquarters and other areas.
Telenor experienced higher churn in Norway and Finland, with increased competition in the B2B market and a decline in fixed broadband subscribers.
The company is expanding its AI factory to meet the growing demand for sovereign and secure AI solutions, with plans to scale further.
Telenor's Nordic mobile networks were recognized as the best in the region by OpenSignal, and Ookla awarded Telenor Norway as the fastest mobile and 5G network.
The company achieved a 5.8% EBITDA growth in the Nordics, driven by a 3.9% increase in mobile service revenue and a 1% decline in OpEx.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
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Q: Can you elaborate on the potential for consolidation in the Nordic telecom market? A: Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer, Group CEO, stated that the European telecom market has over 100 players, and there is a need for scale, especially with the need for larger investments in networks. Telenor sees opportunities for in-market consolidation, particularly in Denmark and Sweden, and believes there might be a more positive climate for such mergers now.
Q: What is driving the weaker KPIs in Norway and Finland, and what is the strategy to address this? A: Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer, Group CEO, noted that there was higher churn in Norway due to back book changes, and competition in Denmark and Finland has intensified. The company has implemented back book price changes and included a wider array of services, which has resulted in a slight downturn in subscriber numbers but maintained a strong top line.
Q: Could you provide more insight into the defense contracts and their potential impact on service revenue? A: Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer, Group CEO, mentioned that while it's early days, the defense contracts, particularly in Finland, are currently small. However, Telenor has significant relationships with armed forces, especially in Norway, and sees potential for increased activity and opportunities in this area.
Q: How does Telenor plan to improve performance in Celcom Digi, and what steps can be taken as a joint venture partner? A: Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer, Group CEO, explained that Telenor supports Celcom Digi through board seats and operational roles to help improve performance. The company is taking measures to enhance both top-line and cost-side performance, with the merger plan and synergies remaining on track.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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124,585 17,168 Total non-current assets 10,751,868 12,582,785 1,733,953 Total assets 17,592,654 19,721,074 2,717,636 LIABILITIES, NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITYCurrent liabilities:Accounts payable 1,877,004 2,040,574 281,199 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 3,341,990 3,616,908 498,423 Short-term borrowings 2,225,765 2,550,970 351,533 Income tax payable 69,219 75,532 10,409 Amounts due to related parties 1,584,199 1,471,400 202,764 Current operating lease liabilities 61,258 42,459 5,851 Total current liabilities 9,159,435 9,797,843 1,350,179 Non-current liabilities:Long-term borrowings 1,660,584 1,997,371 275,245 Amounts due to related parties 309,612 494,982 68,210 Deferred tax liabilities 101,677 89,725 12,364 Other liabilities 790,271 1,932,576 266,316 Non-current operating lease liabilities 65,755 63,932 8,810 Total non-current liabilities 2,927,899 4,578,586 630,945 Total liabilities 12,087,334 14,376,429 1,981,124 Shareholders' equity:Ordinary shares 25,689 25,689 3,540 Treasury stock (105,478) (88,114) (12,142) Additional paid-in capital 18,940,885 19,071,212 2,628,083 Statutory reserves funds 32,001 32,001 4,410 Accumulated deficit (14,291,957) (14,605,883) (2,012,744) Accumulated other comprehensive income 566,900 574,660 79,190 Total Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited shareholders' equity 5,168,040 5,009,565 690,337 Non-controlling interests 337,280 335,080 46,175 Total equity 5,505,320 5,344,645 736,512 Total liabilities, non-controlling interests and shareholders' equity 17,592,654 19,721,074 2,717,636 KINGSOFT CLOUD HOLDINGS LIMITED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)Three Months EndedMar 31,2024 Dec 31,2024 Mar 31,2025 Mar 31,2025RMB RMB RMB US$ Revenues: Public cloud services 1,187,370 1,409,804 1,353,479 186,514 Enterprise cloud services 588,162 822,338 616,498 84,956 Others 152 - - - Total revenues 1,775,684 2,232,142 1,969,977 271,470 Cost of revenues (1,482,431) (1,806,170) (1,651,671) (227,606) Gross profit 293,253 425,972 318,306 43,864 Operating expenses: Selling and marketing expenses (116,752) (115,792) (144,338) (19,890) General and administrative expenses (218,695) (179,536) (181,999) (25,080) Research and development expenses (231,963) (174,155) (226,170) (31,167) Total operating expenses (567,410) (469,483) (552,507) (76,137) Operating loss (274,157) (43,511) (234,201) (32,273) Interest income 8,370 4,176 4,946 682 Interest expense (51,066) (61,821) (82,897) (11,424) Foreign exchange (loss) gain (42,737) (105,572) 9,051 1,247 Other (loss) gain, net (8,207) (2,956) 3,244 447 Other (expense) income, net (11,190) 5,336 (7,012) (966) Loss before income taxes (378,987) (204,348) (306,869) (42,287) Income tax benefit (expense) 15,371 3,706 (9,241) (1,273) Net loss (363,616) (200,642) (316,110) (43,560) Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interests (4,206) (3,683) (2,184) (301) Net loss attributable to Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited (359,410) (196,959) (313,926) (43,259)Net loss per share: Basic and diluted (0.10) (0.05) (0.08) (0.01) Shares used in the net loss per share computation: Basic and diluted 3,614,662,846 3,710,632,202 3,728,092,123 3,728,092,123 Other comprehensive income, net of tax of nil: Foreign currency translation adjustments 20,704 103,658 7,744 1,067 Comprehensive loss (342,912) (96,984) (308,366) (42,493) Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests (4,247) (3,667) (2,200) (303) Comprehensive loss attributable to Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited shareholders (338,665) (93,317) (306,166) (42,190) KINGSOFT CLOUD HOLDINGS LIMITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS (All amounts in thousands, except for percentage)Three Months EndedMar 31,2024 Dec 31,2024 Mar 31,2025 Mar 31,2025RMB RMB RMB US$ Gross profit 293,253 425,972 318,306 43,864 Adjustments: – Share-based compensation expenses (allocated in cost of revenues) 5,814 1,726 9,365 1,291 Adjusted gross profit (Non-GAAP Financial Measure) 299,067 427,698 327,671 45,155 KINGSOFT CLOUD HOLDINGS LIMITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS (All amounts in thousands, except for percentage)Three Months EndedMar 31,2024 Dec 31,2024 Mar 31,2025 Gross margin 16.5 % 19.1 % 16.2 % Adjusted gross margin (Non-GAAP Financial Measure) 16.8 % 19.2 % 16.6 % KINGSOFT CLOUD HOLDINGS LIMITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS (All amounts in thousands, except for percentage)Three Months EndedMar 31,2024 Dec 31,2024 Mar 31,2025 Mar 31,2025RMB RMB RMB US$ Net Loss (363,616) (200,642) (316,110) (43,560) Adjustments: – Share-based compensation expenses 103,595 24,774 134,611 18,550 – Foreign exchange loss (gain) 42,737 105,572 (9,051) (1,247) Adjusted net loss (Non-GAAP Financial Measure) (217,284) (70,296) (190,550) (26,257) Adjustments: – Interest income (8,370) (4,176) (4,946) (682) – Interest expense 51,066 61,821 82,897 11,424 – Income tax (benefit) expense (15,371) (3,706) 9,241 1,273 – Depreciation and amortization 223,146 376,100 421,901 58,140 Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP Financial Measure) 33,187 359,743 318,543 43,898 – Gain on disposal of property and equipment (23,821) (10,137) (2,110) (291) Excluding gain on disposal of property and equipment, normalized Adjusted EBITDA 9,366 349,606 316,433 43,607 KINGSOFT CLOUD HOLDINGS LIMITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS (All amounts in thousands, except for percentage)Three Months EndedMar 31,2024 Dec 31,2024 Mar 31,2025 Mar 31,2025RMB RMB RMB US$ Operating loss (274,157) (43,511) (234,201) (32,273) Adjustments: – Share-based compensation expenses 103,595 24,774 134,611 18,550 – Amortization of intangible assets 43,517 43,104 43,781 6,033 Adjusted operating (loss) profit (Non-GAAP Financial Measure) (127,045) 24,367 (55,809) (7,690) – Gain on disposal of property and equipment (23,821) (10,137) (2,110) (291) Excluding gain on disposal of property and equipment, normalized Adjusted operating (loss) profit (150,866) 14,230 (57,919) (7,981) KINGSOFT CLOUD HOLDINGS LIMITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS (All amounts in thousands, except for percentage)Three Months EndedMar 31,2024 Dec 31,2024 Mar 31,2025 Net loss margin -20.5 % -9.0 % -16.0 % Adjusted net loss margin (Non-GAAP Financial Measure) -12.2 % -3.1 % -9.7 % Adjusted EBITDA margin (Non-GAAP Financial Measure) 1.9 % 16.1 % 16.2 % Normalized Adjusted EBITDA margin 0.5 % 15.7 % 16.1 % Adjusted operating (loss) profit margin (Non-GAAP Financial Measure) -7.2 % 1.1 % -2.8 % Normalized Adjusted operating (loss) profit margin -8.5 % 0.6 % -2.9 % KINGSOFT CLOUD HOLDINGS LIMITED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (All amounts in thousands)Three Months EndedMar 31,2024 Dec 31,2024 Mar 31,2025 Mar 31,2025RMB RMB RMB US$ Net cash (used in) generated from operating activities (321,336) 570,222 (418,390) (57,656) Net cash used in investing activities (1,169,017) (1,337,978) (490,393) (67,578) Net cash generated from financing activities 1,112,096 1,802,762 549,998 75,792 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (20,464) (15,294) 15,028 2,071 Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (398,721) 1,019,712 (343,757) (47,371) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 2,489,481 1,710,389 2,730,101 376,218 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period 2,090,760 2,730,101 2,386,344 328,847 View original content: SOURCE Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited Sign in to access your portfolio
