Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q2 revenue decreased by 0.8% year-over-year, but showed significant stabilization compared to Q1 [26] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 1.9% year-over-year, supported by operational efficiencies and reduced lease costs [27][28] - Free cash flow for the quarter was approximately €150 million, slightly lower than the previous year due to net working capital changes [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Mobile net adds were 18,000, while internet net adds were zero, attributed to lower market liquidity and price increases [24] - Mobile ARPU declined by 1.6% year-over-year but improved sequentially due to subscription revenue increases [24][25] - Fixed ARPU showed an upward trend as the impact of price increases became more pronounced [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The mobile market is characterized by a three-tier structure: premium, Smart Shopper, and budget segments, with the premium segment covering over 50% of customers [8][10] - The budget segment, which constitutes about 10% of the market, is seeing increased promotional activity, particularly from new entrants [12][56] - Overall market liquidity is decreasing, impacting customer motivation for further price improvements [12][13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company has successfully switched off its 2G and 3G networks, transitioning to a fully 4G and 5G SA enabled network, positioning itself as a leader in mobile technology [5][20] - New product offerings include expanded roaming plans and the introduction of cyber insurance, aimed at enhancing customer value [16][17] - The company is focused on maintaining a multi-brand strategy to effectively compete across different market segments [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a stable competitive environment in the fixed market, while the mobile market is experiencing irrational promotional behavior [7][9] - The company expects moderate net adds in the coming quarters due to lower market liquidity [24] - Management reaffirmed guidance for the year, including a 2.7% growth in dividends [34] Other Important Information - The company has refinanced a term loan and issued a new €550 million senior secured note, optimizing its average cost of debt [6] - The NASDAQ listing was switched off on August 15, with plans to discontinue the sponsored ADS program by November [7][36] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of the Flanker brand and net adds for Yallo - Management observed stable evolution in trading for the flanker brand and did not disclose individual brand performance metrics [45] Question: Cost savings from UPC migration - Management expects a flat or slightly declining OpEx evolution moving into the second half of the year, with some temporary and continuing cost improvements [46][48] Question: Promotional activity in the budget segment - The budget segment is seeing aggressive competition, particularly from new entrants like Spuzu and GOMO, while established players maintain their pricing strategies [51][56] Question: Trajectory of quarterly revenue and EBITDA growth - Management indicated that revenue is expected to improve slightly, but roaming revenues may continue to be a headwind for some time [82] Question: Share-based compensation run rate - The increase in share-based compensation is attributed to the employee share program, with expectations of elevated costs this year due to the program [66]