Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (du) reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2024. The company achieved a 9.1% increase in quarterly revenues, reaching AED 3.6 billion, and a 16.9% growth in EBITDA to AED 1.7 billion, with a record EBITDA margin of 48.3%. Net profit for the quarter rose by 42.7% to AED 719 million, marking the highest quarterly net profit in the last three years. For the first nine months of 2024, net profit surged by 49.7% to AED 1.9 billion. This performance is attributed to sustained commercial momentum, strategic execution, and efficient cost management. The company has made significant progress in its connectivity business and is evolving into a leading Telecom and Digital Services Provider. Key developments include a strategic overhaul of its B2B portfolio with new sub-brands and a global partnership with Orange to support innovation and digital transformation. Capital expenditure normalized with a capital intensity of 12.2% in the first nine months, and the company reaffirmed its guidance for fiscal year 2024.

The document is a review report and includes condensed consolidated financial statements for Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC and its subsidiaries, covering the nine-month period ending on September 30, 2024.

du, a leading Telecom and Digital Services Provider in Dubai, has revamped its Business-to-Business (B2B) portfolio to enhance digital capabilities for businesses across the UAE. The company introduced two new sub-brands, du Tech and du Infra, as part of its digital transformation strategy. du Tech focuses on advanced ICT solutions, targeting sectors like government and large enterprises with services such as data centers, hybrid cloud, cybersecurity, IoT, AI, and blockchain. du Infra provides robust network infrastructure, ensuring secure and efficient data flow for businesses and government agencies. The CEO of du, Fahad Al Hassawi, emphasized the company's evolution from a connectivity provider to an integrated digital services enabler, aiming to lead the digital transformation in the UAE. The new portfolio is designed to foster innovation and create dynamic digital ecosystems, allowing customers to shape their own digital futures.

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC reported strong financial results for Q2 2024, with quarterly revenues growing by 7.3% to AED 3.6 billion. The first half EBITDA margin expanded to 44.0%, and net profits increased by 54.2% year-over-year. The Board of Directors approved an interim cash dividend of AED 0.20 per share, a 53.8% increase year-over-year. Key achievements include a strategic partnership with Oracle Alloy in their ICT business. Operating highlights include a 2.9% year-over-year growth in the mobile customer base to 8.2 million subscribers, with postpaid customers increasing by 11.3% to 1.7 million. The fixed customer base grew by 12.7% year-over-year to 630,000 subscribers, driven by new offerings such as Home Wireless Gaming. EBITDA increased by 3.2% to AED 1.6 billion, and net profit rose by 46.3% to AED 581 million. Capex was AED 442 million, and operating free cash flow increased by 10.9% to AED 1.1 billion.