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DNA Plc’s Business Review for January–September 2024: Favourable developments in both total revenues and profitability

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Favourable developments in DNA’s business continued during the third quarter of 2024. Total revenues, the operating result and EBITDA increased, as did mobile network and fixed broadband subscription volumes.

DNA’s January–September 2024 figures show that our business continued to develop favourably.
DNA’s January–September 2024 figures show that our business continued to develop favourably. DNA

Summary of DNA’s key figures for January–September 2024

The figures presented in this business review cover DNA’s continuing operations* and the figures for the comparison periods have been adjusted accordingly. Unless otherwise stated, the comparison figures in brackets refer to the corresponding period of the previous year. Figures are unaudited.

  • Total revenues increased by 4% and amounted to EUR 806 million (773).
  • EBITDA increased by 9% to EUR 322 million (295).
  • The operating result increased by 13% and totalled EUR 179 million (158).
  • Average revenue per user (ARPU)1):
    • ARPU for mobile communications2) grew by 6% to EUR 19.1 (18.0).
    • ARPU for fixed broadband remained stable at EUR 16.5 (16.5).
    • ARPU for TV subscriptions3) grew by 9% to EUR 10.6 (9.7).
  • Number of subscriptions:
    • The number of mobile subscriptions2) increased to 2,814,000 (2,769,000).
    • The number of fixed broadband subscriptions increased to 695,000 (666,000).
    • The number of TV subscriptions3) decreased to 213,000 (223,000).

 

*In its IFRS reporting, DNA has classified its network infrastructure business in Finland as a discontinued operation since the beginning of July 2024. This is based on a decision made on 3 July 2024 by DNA’s Board of Directors concerning the partial demerger of the company. The partial demerger is planned to take place on 31 December 2024 and it will be carried out as an internal restructuring within Telenor Group.

CEO’s review

DNA’s January–September 2024 figures show that our business continued to develop favourably. Our total revenues grew by 4% year-on-year and amounted to EUR 806 million (773). EBITDA increased by 9% to EUR 322 million (295) and our operating result increased by 13% to EUR 179 million (158). The number of mobile subscriptions increased by 45,000 year-on-year, and their ARPU rose to EUR 19.1 (18.0). The number of fixed broadband subscriptions was up by 28,000 on the comparison period, and their ARPU remained stable at EUR 16.5 (16.5). The number of fixed telephony and TV subscriptions fell as expected.

DNA’s growth as the fixed broadband market leader has also continued, and the demand for 5G services has further accelerated. Demand has been driven by our expanding 5G network, which already covered 98% of Finland’s population – more than 5 million people – at the end of September. According to Tefficient’s report in early October4), DNA customers had the highest average mobile data usage per subscription in Europe from January 2023 to June 2024, which underlines the need for a robust network. For example, data usage in DNA’s corporate subscriptions has increased by more than 25 percent over the course of the year. However, although data volumes have grown, the network’s energy consumption has not increased significantly, as the 5G network is more energy efficient than its predecessors.

In July, DNA was awarded the internationally esteemed ISO 27001 data security certificate. This enables us to show proof that customers’ ICT solutions are secure, that we handle their data in accordance with information security guidelines, and that we are committed to the continuous development of information security within our organisation.

In early August, we moved into new headquarters in the Ilmala district of Helsinki. Our personnel were involved in planning the premises, as our intention was to create an inspiring place to work that ensures well-being and forges a sense of community. The first few months indicate that DNA personnel have begun actively visiting our new location. Use of DNA’s headquarters has increased by 20%, and feedback from personnel has been very positive. However, DNA has no plans to renounce its Genuine method of working, which facilitates flexible remote work.

DNA’s own 3G network was shut down in January. The 3G network that we use in Northern and Eastern Finland in the Finnish Shared Network will also be deactivated during 2024 when the 5G network is completed in these regions. The 3G shutdown will simplify our network architecture, free up frequencies for 4G technology and lower the relative electricity consumption thanks to the use of modern technology. As part of our technological development work, in August we also announced that our remaining consumer landline services in the copper-based network will be terminated by the end of 2024.

After the review period, on 20 October, DNA hosted Disconnect Day for the third time.  We need smart devices and networks to make everyday life as easy and straightforward as possible. However, the amount of time we spend on smart devices and the effects of their excessive use have been the subject of protracted public debate. According to DNA’s annual Digital Life survey5), as many as 44 per cent of Finns feel that they spend too much time using devices, and almost one in three people find it difficult to disconnect from smart devices. With Disconnect Day, we want to encourage everyone to pay attention to how they use smart devices – and not just for one day, but all year round.

In terms of our operating environment, it is important to take into account the challenging nature of the current economic situation in Finland. According to the Bank of Finland’s September 2024 interim forecast, Finland’s GDP will further contract this year. This may have negative impacts on DNA’s business.

Jussi Tolvanen
CEO 

Key figures

EUR million

1–9/2024

1–9/2023

Change, %

1–12/2023

Subscription and traffic

465

424

10

572

Interconnect revenues and inbound roaming

14

22

-33

29

Mobile revenues subscriptions

479

445

8

601

Other mobile revenues

19

17

9

24

Total mobile revenues

498

462

8

625

Non-mobile revenues 6)

145

148

-2

210

Total revenues mobile operation

642

610

5

835

Telephony

3

9

-63

12

Internet and TV 3)

127

127

0

171

Other revenues 7)

18

18

-1

24

Total fixed retail revenues

148

154

-4

206

Wholesale revenues 8)

15

9

76

12

Total revenues fixed operation

164

163

1

218

Total revenues

806

773

4

1,053

EBITDA

322

295

9

392

Depreciation and amortisation

-143

-136

5

-181

Operating result

179

158

13

211

EBITDA/Total revenues (%)

40

38

37

Operating result/Total revenues (%)

22

20

20

Capital expenditure

126

143

-11

185

Capex excl. licences and spectrum and IFRS16

90

95

-5

136

Mobile:

No. of mobile subscriptions (in thousands) 2)

2,814

2,769

2

2,758

   of which prepaid 9)

260

244

7

235

ARPU 1) – mobile subscriptions, EUR

19.1

18.0

6

18.2

   of which contract (postpaid)

20.1

18.8

7

19.0

   of which prepaid

9.2

9.2

-1

9.3

Fixed:

No. of subscriptions retail market (in thousands)

- Telephony

6

11

-48

8

- Internet

695

666

4

674

- TV3)

213

223

-4

216

ARPU1) - telephony, EUR

77.3

60.5

28

60.7

ARPU1) - fixed-network broadband, EUR

16.5

16.5

1

16.5

ARPU1) - TV, EUR

10.6

9.7

9

9.8

  1. ARPU = Monthly mobile revenues (company’s subscriptions) and traffic revenues + interconnection / average number of subscriptions.
  2. Postpaid, prepaid, mobile home phone (“Luuri”) and mobile broadband subscriptions.
  3. TV = cable pay-TV and DNA TV.
  4. Tefficient report: https://tefficient.com/mobile-data-operators-1h-2024/
  5. DNA’s Digital Life survey 2024: https://corporate.dna.fi/digitaalinen-el%C3%A4m%C3%A4-2024
  6. Device sales and sales from non-mobile business.
  7. Digita, maintenance, WLAN/LAN, data security, special services (for professionals), etc.
  8. Access & Capacity services, fixed voice interconnection, etc.
  9. Prepaid subscriptions used or loaded within the past three months.

 

Additional information:

Jussi Tolvanen, CEO, DNA Plc, tel. +358 44 044 1000, jussi.tolvanen@dna.fi

Timo Kipinoinen, CFO, DNA Plc, tel. +358 44 044 8131, timo.kipinoinen@dna.fi

DNA Corporate Communications, tel. +358 44 044 8000, communications@dna.fi

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DNA is one of the leading telecommunications companies in Finland. Our purpose is to connect you to what matters most. We offer connections, services and devices for homes and workplaces, contributing to the digitalisation of society. Already for years, DNA customers have been among the world leaders in mobile data usage. DNA has about 3.7 million subscriptions in its fixed and mobile communications networks. The company has been awarded numerous times as an excellent employer and family-friendly workplace. In 2023, our total revenues was EUR 1,067 million and we employed about 1,700 people around Finland. DNA is a part of Telenor Group, a leading telecommunications company across the Nordics. More information: www.dna.fi, X @DNA_fi, Facebook @DNA.fi and LinkedIn @DNA-Oyj.

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