Chunghwa Telecom Reports Un-Audited Consolidated Operating Results for the Second Quarter of 2023
(Comparisons throughout the press release, unless otherwise stated, are made with regard to the prior year period.)
Second Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights
- Total revenue increased by
2.0% toNT .$ 53.46 billion - Consumer Business Group revenue increased by
3.9% toNT .$ 32.76 billion - Enterprise Business Group revenue decreased by
1.2% toNT .$ 17.54 billion - International Business Group revenue increased by
23.2% toNT .$ 2.17 billion - Total operating costs and expenses increased by
2.0% toNT .$ 41.20 billion - Operating income increased by
2.0% toNT .$ 12.26 billion - EBITDA increased by
1.0% toNT .$ 22.19 billion - Net income attributable to stockholders of the parent increased by
2.9% toNT .$ 9.93 billion - Basic earnings per share (EPS) was
NT .$1.28 - Above mentioned financial indicators, including operating income, EBITDA, and net income, all exceeded our proposed guidance.
"I am very pleased with our strong second-quarter results which reflect our advantages and resilience in this competitive market," said Mr. Shui-Yi Kuo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chunghwa Telecom. "Financially, we had a robust H1 EPS of NTD
"Our industry outlook remains promising, as we embrace the post-merger benign market, which may stabilize pricing in the near term and drive accretive value for our customers in the long run. The steady penetration of 5G in
"At Chunghwa, our vision is to become an international benchmark recognized for sustainable development, leading the way as a digital ecosystem enabler, empowering stakeholders to drive innovation and create value. We embrace digital transformation and uphold core values of integrity, customers' trust, innovation and value creation, and commitments and accountability. As we navigate this dynamic industry, we are fueled by an unwavering spirit of progress, continuously evolving to meet the changing needs of our customers and the world. We are enthusiastic about the path ahead and we greatly appreciate our investors' and customers' long-term and continuing support as we aim for new heights of excellence," Mr. Kuo concluded.
Revenue
Chunghwa Telecom's total revenues for the second quarter of 2023 increased by
Consumer Business Group's income before tax for the second quarter of 2023 increased
Enterprise Business Group's income before tax for the second quarter of 2023 decreased
International Business Group's income before tax for the second quarter of 2023 decreased
Operating Costs and Expenses
Total operating costs and expenses for the second quarter of 2023 increased by
Operating Income and Net Income
Income from operations for the second quarter of 2023 increased by
Cash Flow and EBITDA
Cash flow from operating activities, as of June 30th, 2023, increased by
Cash and cash equivalents, as of June 30th, 2023, decreased by
EBITDA for the second quarter of 2023 was
Business Highlights
Mobile
As of June 30th, 2023, Chunghwa Telecom had 12.84 million mobile subscribers, representing a
Fixed Broadband/HiNet
As of June 30th, 2023, the number of broadband subscribers slightly increased by
Fixed line
As of June 30th, 2023, the number of fixed-line subscribers was 9.27 million.
Financial Statements
Financial statements and additional operational data can be found on the Company's website at http://www.cht.com.tw/en/home/cht/investors/financials/quarterly-earnings
NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the
This press release is not an offer of securities for sale in
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
To supplement the Company's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards pursuant to the requirements of the Financial Supervisory Commission, or T-IFRSs, Chunghwa Telecom also provides EBITDA, which is a "non-GAAP financial measure". EBITDA is defined as consolidated net income (loss) excluding (i) depreciation and amortization, (ii) total net comprehensive financing cost (which is comprised of net interest expense, exchange gain or loss, monetary position gain or loss and other financing costs and derivative transactions), (iii) other income, net, (iv) income tax, (v) (income) loss from discontinued operations.
In managing the Company's business, Chunghwa Telecom relies on EBITDA as a means of assessing its operating performance because it excludes the effect of (i) depreciation and amortization, which represents a non-cash charge to earnings, (ii) certain financing costs, which are significantly affected by external factors, including interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and inflation rates, which have little or no bearing on our operating performance, (iii) income tax (iv) other expenses or income not related to the operation of the business.
CAUTIONS ON USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
In addition to the consolidated financial results prepared under T-IFRSs, Chunghwa Telecom also provide non-GAAP financial measures, including "EBITDA". The Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with another method for assessing its operating results in a manner that is focused on the performance of its ongoing operations.
Chunghwa Telecom's management believes investors will benefit from greater transparency in referring to these non-GAAP financial measures when assessing the Company's operating results, as well as when forecasting and analyzing future periods. However, the Company recognizes that:
- these non-GAAP financial measures are limited in their usefulness and should be considered only as a supplement to the Company's T-IFRSs financial measures;
- these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the Company's T-IFRSs financial measures;
- these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered to be superior to the Company's T-IFRSs financial measures; and
- these non-GAAP financial measures were not prepared in accordance with T-IFRSs and investors should not assume that the non-GAAP financial measures presented in this earnings release were prepared under a comprehensive set of rules or principle.
Further, these non-GAAP financial measures may be unique to Chunghwa Telecom, as they may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. As such, this presentation of non-GAAP financial measures may not enhance the comparability of the Company's results to the results of other companies. Readers are cautioned not to view non-GAAP results as a substitute for results under T-IFRSs, or as being comparable to results reported or forecasted by other companies.
About Chunghwa Telecom
Chunghwa Telecom (TAIEX 2412, NYSE: CHT) ("Chunghwa" or "the Company") is
Contact: Angela Tsai
Phone: +886 2 2344 5488
Email: chtir@cht.com.tw
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