Orange CEO Interview - H1 2021 Results (video)

Rhea-AI Summary

Orange has reported its first-half results for 2021, detailing a turnover of €42.3 billion in 2020 and a customer base of 263 million globally as of June 30, 2021. The company's Chairman and CEO, Stéphane Richard, discussed key topics including second quarter highlights, EBITDAaL updates, infrastructure developments, and growth drivers. Orange operates in 26 countries and employs 139,000 people, focusing on innovation through data and AI as part of its 'Engage 2025' strategy. The company is listed on Euronext Paris under symbol ORA and on the NYSE under symbol ORAN.

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• Reported turnover of €42.3 billion in 2020.
• Customer base increased to 263 million as of June 30, 2021.
• Focus on innovation with data and AI under 'Engage 2025' strategy.

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Orange, one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators, has just published its results for the first half year 2021. Stéphane Richard, Chairman and CEO of Orange, comments on the Group’s results and outlook.

Watch video interview and read transcript:
http://www.eurobusinessmedia.com/video/h1-2021-results/

Topics covered in the interview include:

- Second quarter highlights
- Update on EBITDAaL
- Infrastructures
- Growth drivers
- Outlook and conclusion

About Orange

Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications carriers with a turnover of €42.3 billion in 2020 and 139,000 employees as at June 30, 2021, of whom 80,000 are in France. The Group has a total customer base of 263 million customers worldwide at June 30, 2021, including 218 million mobile customers and 22 million fixed broadband customers. The Group is present in 26 countries. Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies, under the brand Orange Business Services. In December 2019, the Group presented its new ‘Engage 2025’ strategic plan, which, guided by social and environmental accountability, aims to reinvent its operator model. While accelerating in growth areas and placing data and AI at the heart of its innovation model, the Group will be an attractive and responsible employer, adapted to emerging professions.

Orange is listed on Euronext Paris (symbol ORA) and on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol ORAN).

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FAQ

What are the key highlights from Orange's H1 2021 results?

Orange's H1 2021 results highlight a turnover of €42.3 billion in 2020 and 263 million customers as of June 30, 2021.

What is the earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization for Orange?

The press release mentions updates on EBITDAaL, although specific figures were not detailed.

In which countries does Orange operate?

Orange operates in 26 countries worldwide.

Where is Orange listed on the stock exchange?

Orange is listed on Euronext Paris under symbol ORA and on the New York Stock Exchange under symbol ORAN.

What is the 'Engage 2025' strategic plan?

'Engage 2025' is Orange's strategic plan focusing on innovation, social accountability, and emerging professions while utilizing data and AI.