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Focus on operational efficiency and launch of next generation wireless network and devices
Operating revenue was
Free cash flow of
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- C$ and in millions, except per share amounts 3 months ended September 30 (unaudited) 2009 2008 % Change ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating revenues 2,411 2,450 (1.6) Operations expense 1,456 1,465 (0.6) Restructuring costs 32 10 n.m. EBITDA(1) 923 975 (5.3) Income before income taxes 386 411 (6.1) Net income(2) 280 286 (2.1) Earnings per share (EPS), basic(2) 0.88 0.89 (1.1) Cash provided by operating activities 814 985 (17.4) General capital expenditures 558 473 18.0 Total capital expenditures(3) 558 1,355 (58.8) Free cash flow(3)(4) 266 (482) n.m. Total customer connections (millions) 11.86 11.54 2.8 (1) Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) is defined as Operating revenues less Operations expense less Restructuring costs. See Section 11.1 of Management's discussion and analysis. (2) Net income and EPS for the three month period in 2009 included favourable income tax-related adjustments related to prior year tax matters of approximately $14 million net of tax or four cents per share respectively, compared to $nil for the same period in 2008. (3) The three month period in 2008 included $882 million payment for wireless spectrum licences. (4) See Section 11.2 of Management's discussion and analysis.
"TELUS is leading the change in
"We have also introduced a fantastic array of brand new HSPA smartphones including the iconic Apple iPhone 3GS. Importantly, the new Blackberry Bold 9700 and the Android HTC Hero also join our compelling selection of innovative devices for Canadians. These devices are complemented by our new Clear Choice(TM) wireless rate plans, which simplify the rate plan options for our clients," Mr. Entwistle noted. "In addition, we have expanded our phone distribution to more than 100 premium Black's Photo locations across
The Company has updated its 2009 full year guidance to reflect the impacts of ongoing weak economic growth in
------------------------------------------------------------------------- This news release contains statements about expected future events and financial and operating results of TELUS that are forward-looking. By their nature, forward-looking statements require the Company to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. There is significant risk that the forward-looking statements will not prove to be accurate. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward- looking statements as a number of factors could cause actual future results and events to differ materially from that expressed in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly this news release is subject to the disclaimer and qualified by the assumptions (including assumptions for 2009 guidance and preliminary assessment of expected 2010 capital expenditures), qualifications and risk factors (including those associated with the deployment and operation of the new national high- speed packet access network and associated introduction of new products, services and systems) referred to in the Management's discussion and analysis in the 2008 annual report, and in the 2009 first, second and third quarter reports. Except as required by law, TELUS disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, and reserves the right to change, at any time at its sole discretion, its current practice of updating annual targets and guidance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS TELUS wireless - External revenues increased by $4 million or 0.3% to $1.2 billion in the third quarter of 2009, compared with the same period in 2008, as equipment sales and other revenue growth of 16%, which included one month of revenue from newly acquired Black's Photo Corporation, offset lower network revenue growth. - Wireless data revenue increased $48 million or 27% due to the continued adoption of full function smartphones and mobile Internet keys, and increased use of data services such as text messaging and social networking. - ARPU (average revenue per subscriber unit per month) declined by 7.3% to $59.45 compared to the same quarter a year ago, but continued to reflect the usual sequential seasonal improvement. The fast-growing data component of $12.05 represented 20% of ARPU. Voice revenue continued to trend down due to declining minutes of use and plan optimization by consumers and businesses, lower business-oriented Mike service revenue, decreased inbound roaming revenues, and an increased proportion of Koodo Mobile customers. - Net subscriber additions of 125,000 decreased 29% from the same period a year ago, when excluding the deactivation of subscribers from the turndown of the analogue network one year ago, but improved 13% sequentially. The year-over-year decrease was primarily due to current churn of Koodo subscribers being at normal levels, whereas a year ago there was minimal churn given its then recent service launch, and reduced prepaid customers. Postpaid net additions were 131,000, while prepaid net losses were 6,000. - Blended monthly subscriber churn increased slightly to 1.55% from 1.52% a year ago, when excluding the deactivation of analogue subscribers in September 2008 from last year's churn rate. - EBITDA of $517 million decreased by 1.7% due to increased retention costs and higher network operating expenses, partially offset by lower costs of acquisition. - Cost of acquisition per gross addition decreased 11% year-over-year to $320 reflecting lower advertising and promotion expenses and commissions, partially offset by higher subsidies on smartphones. - Simple cash flow (EBITDA less capital expenditures) decreased by $69 million to $324 million in the quarter due to lower EBITDA growth and higher general capital spending to support the major next generation HSPA network build-out being completed this year. However, when factoring in the payment for AWS spectrum last year, simple cash flow increased by $813 million. TELUS wireline - External revenues decreased by $43 million or 3.4% to $1.2 billion in the third quarter of 2009, when compared with the same period in 2008, due to declines in voice local and long distance revenues. - Data revenues increased by $8 million or 1.6% primarily due to higher managed workplace and Internet, TELUS TV subscriber growth, and enhanced data and hosting revenues. - TELUS high-speed Internet net additions of 9,000 were down from 13,000 in the same period a year ago, due to a maturing market and promotional activity from cable-TV competitors. - TELUS TV net additions were 22,000, an increase of 83% over the same period last year, due to enhanced broadband coverage, expanded marketing efforts and the introduction of TELUS Satellite TV service that supplements the coverage IP-based services. - Network access lines (NALs) declined by 44,000 in the quarter to 4.1 million, which is down 4.3% from a year ago. Residential NAL losses of 41,000 improved year-over-year due to more effective winbacks and from the benefit of bundling services, including TELUS TV. A decrease in business NALs in Western Canada due to economic and competitive factors more than offset increased business lines in Ontario and Quebec. - EBITDA of $406 million decreased by 9.6% due primarily to higher restructuring costs and pension expenses. EBITDA excluding restructuring costs and pension expenses increased by $4 million benefitting from decreased full-time equivalent employees and strong cost containment as wireline operations expenses excluding these expenses declined 5.4%. - Simple cash flow (EBITDA less capital expenditures) decreased $68 million to $41 million in the quarter due to lower EBITDA and increased capital expenditures, which primarily relates to continued broadband network enhancements and TELUS TV subscriber growth. CORPORATE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS TELUS launches Canada's largest 3G+ network
TELUS launched
With TELUS' new High Speed Packet Access plus (HSPA+) network, customers can experience dramatically decreased download times for web pages, emails, songs and movies.
TELUS brings iPhone 3GS to
On
iPhone 3GS is the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet, packed with incredible new features including improved speed and performance - up to twice as fast as iPhone 3G - with longer battery life, a high-quality 3 megapixel autofocus camera, easy to use video recording and hands free voice control. iPhone 3GS includes iPhone OS 3.1, the world's most advanced mobile operating system with features such as Cut, Copy and Paste, MMS, Spotlight Search, landscape keyboard and more.
Exciting new smartphones on TELUS' 3G+ network
TELUS clients can now access the world's leading smartphones on TELUS' new 3G+ network, including the very popular Nokia E71, and the BlackBerry Bold 9700. Exclusive to TELUS in
TELUS introduces Clear Choice(TM) Rate Plans for Canadians
TELUS launched on
These new plans are consistent with TELUS' brand promise, the future is friendly. Existing TELUS clients can continue to renew on their existing rate plans or have the option to switch to the new rate plans. Reduced pricing complexity better positions TELUS to win and retain customers in the competitive wireless market, and the reduced number of rate plans supports operational efficiency.
TELUS acquires Black's Photo and launches camera phone sales
TELUS acquired Black's Photo Corporation for
CRTC net neutrality decisions
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) decisions released on
In its decision on Internet traffic management practices (popularly known as throttling, traffic shaping, and/or net neutrality), the CRTC has permitted Bell, Rogers, Shaw and other ISPs to continue traffic shaping peer-to-peer file sharing traffic for now; however, the CRTC will evaluate each carrier's measures in future proceedings against the framework that it has established. The issue of whether throttling is permitted has therefore not been definitively resolved yet but the commission recognized that, in some circumstances, it may be the only viable response to traffic congestion.
The CRTC decisions do not have any immediate impact on TELUS because we have not traffic shaped, however we are pleased to see the CRTC preserve ISPs flexibility to adopt usage-based pricing at wholesale and retail. The CRTC's recognition that congestion is a real problem and needs to be managed is positive. The decision strikes a good balance between the realities ISPs are facing and fairness to customers. The chairman of the CRTC has correctly proclaimed that "
CRTC finds new wireless entrant not currently eligible to operate
In April, TELUS asked the CRTC to determine if new wireless entrant Globalive was compliant with federal laws in respect of foreign ownership that all communication companies in
Globalive purchased wireless spectrum in a government auction 15 months ago. TELUS advocated to Industry Canada that they should pre-qualify bidders before the auction, but this was not done. After the auction, Globalive revealed an equity ownership and debt structure with more than 80 per cent of its capital owned by an Egyptian enterprise. The structure represented a far higher participation by foreign investors than had ever been approved by Canadian regulators in telecommunications or broadcasting. Also of concern to the CRTC was the single foreign enterprise's control of Globalive through trademark and technical services agreements.
TELUS has never opposed foreign ownership restrictions being lifted in
This CRTC decision does not prevent Globalive or any other new wireless company from competing in
TELUS will again recommend to government that bidders in future auctions should be pre-qualified.
TELUS/Rotman IT security study reveals increasing number and cost of security breaches
In September, TELUS and the Rotman School of Management released the results of their annual study of the IT security environment in
TELUS is a global leader in security products and services, operating one of the world's leading threat and vulnerability analysis labs. TELUS' application, data, and infrastructure security solutions help ensure businesses can focus on the future. For more information about TELUS Security Solutions, please visit telus.com.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION TELUS Annual Report ranked # 3 in world
For the seventh consecutive year, the Annual Report on Annual Reports recognized TELUS for having produced one the 10 best annual reports in the world. The 2008 TELUS report placed # 3 in the world, unchanged from the previous year. Enterprise.com is the only organization in the world that compares, rates and ranks annual reports globally. An independent panel evaluates 300 annual reports short-listed from an even wider selection of publicly listed corporations. The comprehensive survey looks at 10 key evaluation criteria: packaging, highlights, strategy, business, financials, investors, governance, accounting, responsibility and communication.
TELUS named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
For the ninth consecutive year, the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) has ranked TELUS among the world's leading companies for corporate social responsibility (CSR). TELUS is the only North American telecommunications company and one of just 11 Canadian businesses across all sectors included in the global index of the world's top economic, environmental, and social leaders. Companies included in the DJSI ranking actively lead their industries in setting best practices in strategy, innovation, governance and relations with shareholders, employees and other stakeholders. The annual review is based on a thorough assessment of companies' performance on more than 50 general and industry-specific CSR criteria.
TELUS named Top 100 Employers in
In October, TELUS was named one of
TELUS named best in directory assistance provider
TELUS has been recognized as top directory assistance provider in
Three TELUS team members named to Global Telecom Business Top 40 Under 40
Global Telecom Business in August named three TELUS team members to its Top 40 Under 40 list of people most likely to lead the global telecom industry over the next decade.
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND SUPPORT TELUS and Edmonton Oilers score with new hockey partnership
In September, TELUS announced it has entered into a multi-year, multi-million dollar sponsorship of the Edmonton Oilers NHL team. The TELUS partnership with the Edmonton Oilers includes a number of exciting events throughout the 2009/2010 season designed to bring fans of all ages attending games and watching at home on TV closer to the action. To celebrate this new partnership, TELUS also donated
TELUS Celebration of Giving in
In September, TELUS celebrated
TELUS Taiwan Festival
In August and September, TELUS invited Canadians to enjoy a diverse and rich cultural experience at TELUS TAIWANfest in
DIVIDEND DEVELOPMENTS TELUS to change dividend reinvestment program to treasury issuance and offer 3% discount
TELUS plans to change to its dividend reinvestment program to issue shares from treasury at a three per cent discount from the average market price. Non-voting shares acquired with optional cash payments under the program would be issued from treasury at 100% of the average market price. In recent years, non-voting shares purchased under the company's dividend reinvestment plan have been purchased on the open market without discount. These changes would come into effect on
Dividend Declaration
The Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of forty-seven and one half cents
Access to Quarterly results information
Interested investors, the media and others may review this quarterly earnings release, quarterly results slides, supplementary financial information and our full first and second quarter 2009 report on our website at telus.com/investors.
Full quarterly earnings release available at: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2009/06/c5340.html
Quarterly conference call and webcast presentation
TELUS quarterly conference call is scheduled for
About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, T.A; NYSE: TU) is a leading national telecommunications company in
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