Bahrain Telecommunications Company B.S.C Annual General Meeting
Forward looking statement – important note The following presentation contains forward looking statements by the Management of Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco), relating to financial trends for future periods, compared to the results for previous periods (the statements). The statements:
contain expressions of future expectations or opinions (including but not limited to the financial conditions, results of operations and businesses, and related plans and objectives of Batelco), which are based upon Batelco‟s current views and best estimation having regard to current information, prevailing uncertainties in the market place and an ever changing regulatory environment and other factors, many of which are outside Batelco‟s control;
are based upon information and assumptions known to date and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those in the statements as originally made;
include projected performance targets of Batelco; and should not be construed as a representation, forecast or projection as to future performance of Batelco as the actual performance of Batelco may vary significantly from such targets and consequently you should rely upon your own enquiries, evaluation, and analysis in relation to the statements. Where reference is made in the presentation to “BD” it means Bahraini Dinars and “USD or $” means US dollars unless otherwise indicated. Any discrepancies between individual amounts and totals are due to rounding.
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Today, Batelco Group operates…. ……across multiple geographies! Bahrain
Headquarters: Hamala
Jordan
KSA India
Sale to be completed by Q4 2012
Yemen
Investments
Kuwait
Associates
Subsidiaries
International Operations
Associate held for sale
Revenue
37%
Source: Batelco
EBITDA
31%
Contribution to Group (1) Totals and Percentages may vary due to rounding
(1) Before inter-company eliminations
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2011 Group highlights
Group Performance
Subscribers
Employees
Revenue
BD 327m
>11,000,000
Net Profit
Mobile growth
BD 80m
21%
BD 108m
Net Cash Pos.
Broadband growth
8%
Arabian Business “GCC Top 10 Employer Awards” - Ranked # 4
Leadership Development for Execs, Senior & Middle Management & Rising Stars
Technology/ Innovation Corporate Governance Compliance with the provisions of CBB‟s corporate governance requirements
Totals and Percentages may vary due to rounding
4G/LTE Trials
Fiber roll-out
IPTV
Investment Grade Ratings S&P
Fitch
Corporate Social Responsibility BD 2.1m 4
1. 2011 Results Review
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Resilient performance Year on Year Whilst results in 2011 were impacted by competitive pressures in the local market, EBITDA with a healthy 39% margin and Net Profit remain resilient 12 months ended Dec 2011
12 months ended Dec 2010
Change FY 2011/ FY 2010
Operating Revenue
327
340
(4%)
Entrant in Bahrain
EBITDA - margin
126
146
(14%)
Retention of High
39%
43%
Depreciation & Amortization
38
40
(4%)
Operating Profit
88
106
(17%)
Net Profit - margin
80
87
(8%)
24%
26%
EPS (fils)
55.6
60.3
BD M
Totals and Percentages may vary due to rounding
Impact of New
Value Customers
(8%)
More Value to
Customers Cost Optimization
slower than Revenue decline
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Revenue and Profit Contribution Revenues diversified by segment & internationally...... Gross Revenue by Geography (after inter-segment eliminations)
Profit (1) (2) BDM
BD M
Bahrain Jordan Other Countries Total
Var
2011
2010
202.9
222.7
9%
88.9
87.6
1%
35.2
30.0
17%
327.0
340.3
4%
(1) Total Profit refers to Profit before Non-Controlling Interest (2) India classified as Held for Sale from Q2 2011 Totals and Percentages may vary due to rounding
2011
2010
Var
Bahrain
67.8
86.0
21%
Jordan
13.6
11.8
15%
Other Countries
2.4
(7.2)
133%
Total
83.8
90.6
7%
Group profitability remains strong despite impact of competition in Bahrain. 7
Continued strong cash generation…. High EBITDA conversion
73% Unlevered Balance Sheet ….and unlevered Balance Sheet!
Free Cashflow (BD’M) Debt as at end 2011
75%
NIL
120
BD109m
73%
110
Net Cash position BD M
BD 108m
BD91m
100
24%
90
80
70
Investment Grade rating
60 2010
S&P
2011
Fitch
% EBITDA Conversion
Group
Strong Free Cash flow generation Totals and Percentages may vary due to rounding
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Group subscribers at record high!
YoY Mobile Growth
YoY Broadband Growth
21%
8%
+10%
120,000 10,623k
+1% 114,084
8,809k Subscribers
Subscribers („000)
100,000
5,146k
Wireless Growth +51%
80,000 89,396 60,000
+4%
40,000
+36%
20,000
40,045 25,592
Bahrain
Totals and Percentages may vary due to rounding
Jordan
Kuwait
Saudi
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Recognized for excellence throughout 2011 Group awards and honours
World Brand Congress, Brand Leadership Award
CommsMEA, Telecoms Technology Award
Middle East Investor Relations Society, Best Listed Bahrain Company for IR
Tatweej Academy, Award for Excellence among ISO Certified Companies
LAPC Vision Awards, Silver Award for Annual Report 2010
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HR – ongoing development of local talent
Our Commitment Awarded Arabian Business “The GCC‟s Best Employers 2011 ” Ranked # 4
GCC HR Excellence Awards, GCC Best Talent Management
Leadership Development 32 Executives 46 Managers 31 Middle Managers 25 Rising Stars
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Commitment to CSR & the community BD 2.1 million spent on CSR in 2011 Support for health, social, education and sports initiatives
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Sustained strong dividends Over the last 7 years, BD 461M in total …….. representing an average payout of 71%! 450
64.8
417
400 359.4
72 350
250 200
294.6
72
300
(BD M)
Cumulative Cash Dividend
57.6*
48 57.6
222.6
150.6
150 102.6 100 50
45
0 2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
BD 417M in cash dividends & BD 44M equivalent face value bonus shares( for FY 2005 & 2007) *2011 Final Dividend subject to approval by shareholders.
Board has proposed to AGM a total dividend of BD57.6 million (US$152.8 million) which represents a 72% payout of 2011 Profit at a value of 40 fils per share, of which 20 fils per share was paid in July 2011. Totals and Percentages may vary due to rounding
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2. Group Strategy
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Strategy Focus 2012-2015 4 Strategic Priorities
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New Customers
Existing Customers (Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, India, Yemen, KSA)
“B-Scale” KEY GROUP FOCUS
Increase wireless scale in new markets
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“B-Scope”
Position in Telco adjacent ICT space (SME & Enterprise)
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“BInnovative”
Innovation Development and Incubation
2 “B-Strong” KEY OPCO FOCUS
Drive growth by strengthening current business, releasing cash, & building capabilities
Connectivity
Solutions (Enterprise, Consumer)
Source: Batelco
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2012 Key initiatives 1. New Acquisition 2. India - STel: Complete sale by Q4 2012, and Continue to look for opportunities in the Indian telecommunications market. 3. Jordan – Umniah: Launch 3G by Q3 2012 4. Saudi – Atheeb: Support company transformation into B2B provider Participate in Rights Issue 5. Bahrain – Batelco: Focus on retention of High Value Customers – GEAR Cost benchmarking & reduction program
3. 2012 Guidance
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2012 Guidance Measure
Guidance
Revenue
Low single digit decline
EBITDA
Mid single digit decline
Net Profit
Capex to Revenue FCF Dividends subject to AGM
Margins under pressure from intense competition in Bahrain
Double digit % increase reflecting oneoff gain on STel disposal (Q4 2012) ~25% (~ 12.5% excl 3G) > USD 110m
Affected by one time investment in 3G licence and infrastructure in Jordan
Payout consistent with past trend
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More information Batelco Investor Relations Principal Analyst, Investor Relations
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Bahrain Telecommunications Company B.S.C Annual General Meeting