Telecom(TEO) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Telecom's consolidated revenues totaled over $5.7 billion, up 53% year-over-year in constant Argentine pesos, primarily driven by the incorporation of TMA results [5] - Consolidated EBITDA margin reached over 30.3%, an increase of over 200 basis points compared to the same period in 2024, with a comparable EBITDA margin of 33.7% excluding TMA contributions [6][21] - Consolidated CapEx amounted to approximately $1.0 billion, an 88% increase in pesos versus fiscal year 2024, focusing on the expansion of fixed and mobile access networks [7][29] - Net debt to estimated pro forma EBITDA leverage ratio improved to around 1.7x in fiscal year 2025, reflecting a solid credit profile [8][34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Service revenues reached over $5.4 billion, increasing 55% year-over-year in real terms, with mobile, broadband, and Pay TV service revenues growing at a weighted average growth rate of 7% [11][12] - Mobile subscriber bases of Telecom and TMA reached 19.9 million and 19.1 million accesses respectively, consolidating market leadership [10] - Broadband subscriber base increased by 3.2% year-over-year, reaching 4.2 million accesses, driven by higher FTTH adoption [14] - Pay TV subscriptions grew for the second consecutive year, with Personal Flow's unique customers increasing by over 490,000 or 33% compared to the previous year [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Paraguay, revenues grew almost 7% year-over-year in U.S. dollars, with EBITDA increasing 12% year-over-year, reaching $115 million [18] - In Uruguay, the broadband market is developing, with potential for growth as customer additions began at the end of 2024 [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to prioritize the expansion of its 5G and FTTH networks, achieving record levels of deployment during the year [40] - A joint venture with Banco Macro was created to accelerate the growth of Personal Pay and expand its product offerings [20] - TMA is executing an efficiency plan to align its EBITDA margin with Telecom's margin, focusing on cost optimization and operational improvements [25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted the resilience of the business model and the effectiveness of cost efficiency initiatives, with a strong improvement in EBITDA margin [40] - The company remains focused on sustaining long-term growth while maintaining sound financial management and a solid cash position [41][42] Other Important Information - The company was recognized with multiple awards for its financial strategy and execution, including the Southern Cone Deal of the Year for the acquisition of TMA [9][37] - Free cash flow reached over $0.6 billion in fiscal year 2025, with a cash position exceeding $0.5 billion at year-end [41] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: What are the expectations for subscriber growth in the broadband segment? - The company noted a continued recovery in broadband demand dynamics, supported by FTTH expansion and improved customer acquisition strategies [40] Question: How is the integration of TMA progressing? - The integration is on track, with TMA showing significant improvements in profitability and operational efficiency, aligning its EBITDA margin closer to Telecom's [25] Question: What are the company's plans for future investments? - Future investments will focus on enhancing network quality and expanding digital financial services, with a strong emphasis on 5G and FTTH deployment [40]