This photograph shows European countries' flags waving in front of the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, eastern France, on June 6, 2024. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP) (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images)LONDON — European stocks are expected to open flat to higher on Tuesday as investors assess the new global trading landscape after U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff move.The U.K.'s FTSE index is seen opening unchanged, Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 up around 0.25%, resp ...

Sao Paulo, Brazil--(Newsfile Corp. - February 23, 2026) - Telefônica Brasil (B3: VIVT3) (NYSE: VIV) announces its results for 4Q25 and 2025.The Company has registered strong growth driven by consistent Revenue, EBITDA and Net Income evolution.R$ million4Q254Q24% YoY20252024% YoY      Net Operating Revenue15,61114,5817.159,59555,8456.7 Mobile Services9,8419,2017.038,38336,0226.6 FTTH2,0091,8299.87,8287,09310.4 Corporate Data, ICT and Digital Services1,4831,34610.25,5424,73517.1 Handsets and Electronics1,337 ...

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Financial Performance - Vivo's total revenues in Q4 2025 increased by 7.1%, with mobile service revenue growing by 7% and fixed services by 5.4% [7][8] - EBITDA rose by 8.1% year-over-year, with a significant 17.7% increase when excluding concession migration effects, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 42.9% [7][21] - Net income for 2025 reached BRL 7.2 billion, reflecting a double-digit growth, while free cash flow increased by 11.4% to BRL 9.2 billion [7][23] Business Line Performance - The postpaid mobile segment saw a 6.5% year-over-year increase, reaching 70.8 million customers, representing 69% of the mobile base [6][9] - Fiber connections grew to 7.8 million, with a footprint extending to 31 million homes, and a take-up ratio of 25.2% [11][12] - New business revenues surged by 27% over the last 12 months, now accounting for 12.1% of total revenues, driven by B2C and B2B solutions [9][15] Market Performance - Vivo's mobile base reached 103 million accesses, with a 0.7% year-over-year increase, and 5G customers grew to 23.1 million, improving the 5G take-up ratio to 27.8% [10][66] - B2B revenues amounted to BRL 13.5 billion, up 13.7% year-over-year, with digital B2B solutions growing by 29.5% [15][16] - The fiber market remains competitive, with Vivo increasing its market share from 18.8% to 19.3% in 2025 [77] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - Vivo is focused on enhancing its digital platform, integrating connectivity with a diversified ecosystem of services [15][17] - The company aims to optimize CapEx while maintaining leadership in infrastructure deployment, particularly in 5G and fiber [38][39] - Vivo sees potential for consolidation in the fiber market due to fragmentation, indicating a willingness to explore M&A opportunities [77][78] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued revenue growth, driven by effective customer retention strategies and the expansion of digital services [10][66] - The company anticipates stable net income growth for 2026, supported by reduced depreciation and amortization costs [31][32] - Vivo's commitment to sustainability and ESG initiatives remains a cornerstone of its strategy, with recognition in global rankings [17][18] Other Important Information - Vivo distributed BRL 6.4 billion to shareholders in 2025, achieving a payout ratio of 103.4% [24][25] - The company has approved a new share buyback program of up to BRL 1 billion, to be executed until February 2027 [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Distribution strategy for 2026 - Management discussed the balance between buybacks, interest on capital, and capital reduction, emphasizing a commitment to distribute at least 100% of net income [29][30] Question: CapEx outlook for 2026 and competitive environment - Management highlighted ongoing CapEx optimization and planned price increases across various segments to enhance revenue [36][40] Question: Lease expenses reduction - Management explained the reduction in lease expenses due to ongoing renegotiations and a positive trend in lease costs [50][53] Question: Prepaid ARPU trends - Management noted improvements in prepaid ARPU driven by customer engagement strategies and migration to hybrid plans [56][58] Question: Mobile market share and B2B growth - Management confirmed stable mobile market share and strong growth in B2B revenues, particularly in digital services [66][68]

RESULTS 4Q25 Telefônica Brasil S.A. Investor Relations February 23rd, 2026 This presentation may contain forward -looking statements concerning prospects and objectives regarding the capture of synergies, growth of the subscriber base, a breakdown of the various services to be offered and their respective results Our actual results may differ materially from those contained in such forward - looking statements, due to a variety of factors, including Brazilian political and economic factors, the development ...

Core Insights - Dividend stocks and Consumer Staples experienced losses or flat prices last week, with Crown Castle and AbbVie among the biggest decliners, while Coca-Cola outperformed due to positive Wall Street research notes [1] Group 1: Company Performance - Crown Castle (CCI) saw a significant decline after terminating its agreement with DISH Wireless due to a default on payment obligations, leading to a potential $3.5 billion revenue shortfall and an expected net loss of $780 million in 2026 [1] - AbbVie (ABBV) dropped nearly 3% despite FDA approvals for its drug, facing headwinds from broader healthcare sector weakness and drug pricing policy uncertainties [1] - AT&T (T) fell approximately 2.5% after two banks lowered their price targets, reflecting concerns about the competitive telecom environment, particularly with T-Mobile's new service [1] Group 2: Dividend Changes - Crown Castle reduced its quarterly dividend from $1.565 to $1.0625 per share, raising questions about the sustainability of its dividend amid financial challenges [1] - AbbVie has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with the latest quarterly dividend at $1.73 per share, reflecting a 5.5% increase from the previous rate [1] - AT&T maintains a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share, yielding close to 4% at current prices, but faces limited near-term upside according to analyst consensus [1] Group 3: Market Trends - The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF was flat, while the Consumer Staples SPDR fell by 1.8%, indicating a pause in the performance of dividend stocks [1] - The VIX index is at 20.23, indicating a boundary between normal and elevated uncertainty, while the 10-year Treasury yield is at 4.08%, down from 4.29%, providing some relief for rate-sensitive dividend stocks [2] - Overall, 2026 has been a strong year for dividend stocks, with investors seeking stability amid market volatility [2]

Group 1 - KPN published its 2025 Annual Report titled "Value of Connection," highlighting a strong focus on digitalization, AI, resilience, and sustainability [1] - The company achieved solid results supported by growth across all segments and continued investments in fiber, 5G, cybersecurity, and customer service improvements [1] - KPN remains on track to meet its ambitions as outlined in the Annual Report, which was prepared in accordance with CSRD guidelines [1] Group 2 - KPN will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on April 15, 2026, where the Integrated Annual Report 2025 will be discussed [2] - The Integrated Annual Report 2025 is available online on KPN's interactive website [2] - Formal disclosures indicate that there is no inside information related to this announcement [2]

Financial Institutions - IDFC First Bank reported fraudulent activities involving Rs 590 crore from accounts linked to the Haryana government, with four employees suspended pending investigation [1] - YES Bank expects to close the financial year with a return on assets of 1%, reporting a net profit of Rs 952 crore for the December quarter, a growth of 55% year-on-year and 45% quarter-on-quarter [6] - State Bank of India aims to increase green advances to 7.5-10% by 2030, with 25% of these advances funded through green lines of credit, while the current green advances portfolio stands at 1.56% of total advances as of March 2025 [4][11] Energy Sector - Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani reviewed power investments exceeding Rs 40,000 crore in Jharkhand and Bihar, highlighting the group's expanding presence in eastern India [5][11] - Coal India's Gevra mine is projected to become the world's top coal-producing mine next year, achieving an output of 63 million tonnes, surpassing US mines [8][11] Electric Vehicle Industry - Ola Electric plans to reduce its physical store count to about 550 by March-end, following a significant decline in market share and operational challenges, just a year after expanding to 4,000 stores [7][11] Cybersecurity - Zscaler, in partnership with Bharti Airtel, launched the AI and Cyber Threat Research Center to enhance national cyber resilience, focusing on critical sectors such as telecommunications, banking, and energy [10][11] Financing Activities - Vedanta Resources raised $350 million from global banks to refinance upcoming maturities and interest payouts, with participation from Middle Eastern lenders and major global banks [9][11]

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