Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is on track to deliver $750 million in equity free cash flow for the year [3] - Adjusted EBITDA reached a new high of 46.7%, up 3.2 points year over year [5] - Equity free cash flow for the quarter was $218 million, bringing the H1 total to $395 million, an increase of nearly $126 million compared to $269 million in H1 of last year [19][29] - Service revenue for the quarter totaled €1.28 billion, representing a year-over-year decline of 5.9% due to foreign exchange impacts [16] - Organic service revenue growth accelerated to 2.4% when excluding FX impact [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The mobile business grew by mid-single digits, accelerating from 3.1% in the previous quarter [7] - Postpaid customer base grew by 14%, reaching nearly 9 million customers [7] - Home business added 41,000 customers, a growth of nearly 6% year on year [8] - B2B service revenue grew nearly 4% organically, driven by a 16% CAGR in digital services over the past two years [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Colombia, service revenue accelerated to nearly 5% year over year, up from 3.6% in the previous quarter [10] - Guatemala's service revenue grew by 1.9% year on year, with a postpaid customer base expanding by 20% [12] - Panama's service revenue was nearly flat year on year at €170 million [22] - Bolivia's service revenue in local currency increased by 7%, but was insufficient to cover devaluation [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company executed three major acquisitions, including Telefonica's Uruguay operations and a definitive agreement for Telefonica Ecuador [4] - Focus on migrating prepaid customers to postpaid to increase ARPU and reduce churn [41] - Emphasis on convergence, with 25% of new sales being convergent, which reduces churn and increases customer lifetime value [44] - Plans to maintain leverage below 2.5x while pursuing strategic M&A opportunities [30][56] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about recovery efforts, expecting positive growth in service revenue in 2025 [9] - The competitive environment in Guatemala is challenging, but the company is focused on ARPU development [35] - The demand for data is increasing, driving the need for migration from prepaid to postpaid [40] - Management expects to maintain strong cash flow generation and EBITDA growth despite ongoing challenges [61] Other Important Information - The company declared a special interim dividend of $2.5 per share, reflecting confidence in capital discipline [4] - Adjusted EBITDA growth was solid at 9.3% on an organic basis in the quarter [18] - The company is actively exploring digitalization initiatives to improve operational efficiency [49] Q&A Session Summary Question: Improvement in Guatemala and competitive environment - Management noted a significant migration from prepaid to postpaid, with postpaid penetration still low at 12% [34] - The company is building new sites to capture new communities and expects sustainable growth [35] Question: CapEx outlook - Expected CapEx for the year is between $650 million to $700 million, representing 11% to 12% of revenues [37][38] Question: Drivers for accelerating service revenue growth - Increased demand for data and migration from prepaid to postpaid are key drivers [40] - Price increases and improved customer quality are also contributing to revenue growth [42] Question: Cost control and restructuring costs - No significant restructuring costs are expected in H2, with ongoing cost control embedded in operations [48] Question: Leverage target and refinancing plans - The leverage target remains below 2.5x, including dividends and M&A [56] - The company prioritizes raising local currency debt and repaying US dollar debt [60] Question: Competitive landscape in Colombia - Management noted aggressive pricing from competitors but emphasized the importance of network quality and distribution [70] - Regulatory processes for acquisitions are ongoing, with expected approvals in Q3 and Q4 [73]

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the financial disclosures and responses from the company regarding its prepayments, accounts receivable, and fundraising projects, indicating significant growth in prepayments and accounts receivable, along with the ongoing development of fundraising projects. Group 1: Prepayments - The company's prepayment balance for the year is 7.693 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 70% [1] - The company has recognized a bad debt loss of 44 million yuan for prepayments, which is a year-on-year increase of about 182% [1] - The top ten prepayment recipients include various suppliers, with some being new suppliers and others having a controlling relationship with the company [3] - All prepayments have been delivered without delays, and the corresponding goods have been sold [3] - The prepayment turnover rate for the year is 14 times, with a turnover period of 26.07 days, which is in line with industry averages [4] Group 2: Accounts Receivable - The company's accounts receivable balance is 1.410 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 51.03% [9] - The company has recognized a bad debt loss of 32 million yuan for accounts receivable, with a significant increase in the bad debt provision ratio [9] - The top ten accounts receivable recipients have been disclosed, with no significant undisclosed relationships found between customers and suppliers [10] - The company maintains a unified credit policy for accounts receivable, which has not changed significantly from previous years [12] - The increase in accounts receivable is attributed to more customers requesting extended payment terms due to cautious cash management in the current economic environment [12] Group 3: Fundraising Projects - Three fundraising projects from the company's 2020 non-public stock issuance are still under construction, with progress rates of 34.29%, 50.22%, and 68.88% [14] - The company has used raised funds for purposes not closely related to the fundraising projects, such as sodium-ion battery production line construction [14] - The company has provided details on the main uses and outcomes of the funds invested this year, including improvements in B2B operations and office efficiency [14]

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the ongoing construction status of three projects by Beijing Guolian Vision Information Technology Co., Ltd. (Guolian Co.), with completion rates of 34.29%, 50.22%, and 68.88%, and the expected completion date extended to December 2025 due to various challenges faced during the implementation phase [1][6][7]. Group 1: Project Status and Financials - Three projects are still under construction, with progress rates of 34.29%, 50.22%, and 68.88%, and their expected completion dates have been postponed to December 2025 [1]. - The company reported a revenue of 53.585 billion yuan and a net profit of 1.455 billion yuan for 2024, reflecting year-on-year growth of 5.72% and 1.86% respectively [6]. - The total investment in various projects for the year amounts to 14.70331 million yuan, with significant allocations for research and development, renovation, and software and hardware procurement [4]. Group 2: Reasons for Delays - The delays in project timelines are attributed to the rapid evolution of generative AI technology, which necessitated a restructuring of algorithm frameworks, thereby extending the research and development cycle [6][7]. - Compliance requirements related to data desensitization and cybersecurity have also contributed to the need for system modifications, further complicating project timelines [6]. - Challenges in site selection for warehouse construction, including balancing logistics efficiency with environmental considerations, have led to extended approval processes and delays [7]. Group 3: Internal Controls and Remedial Actions - The company has implemented internal controls and corrective measures regarding the use of raised funds, including self-inspections and timely reporting of any irregularities to regulatory bodies [9][10]. - The company has returned any improperly used funds to the designated accounts and has refined its processes for managing the use of raised funds to ensure compliance with regulations [10]. - Training sessions have been conducted to enhance understanding of relevant laws and internal management systems among staff, reinforcing compliance awareness [10].