Release Date: February 20, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Q: The dividend remains significantly higher than free cash flow, particularly based on the latest guidance. What are the considerations for retaining the $0.25 per share dividend? A: Jolie Hodson, CEO: The decision to retain the $0.25 dividend was linked to the receipt of the Conexa proceeds expected this year. We are also considering our holistic capital management strategy, which includes reviewing the dividend policy as we move into FY26.
Q: Are you still committed to reducing the leverage ratio to 1.7 times to retain an investment-grade credit rating? A: Stuart Taylor, CFO: While our net debt is at 1.8%, which is low compared to comparable telcos, we are considering future debt flexibility and other factors. The ongoing credit rating will be one of those considerations.
Q: Would you consider selling the entire data center portfolio, or are you committed to retaining a stake? A: Jolie Hodson, CEO: Our intention is not to sell the entire data center portfolio. We are looking for a co-investment partnership to accelerate growth in a market with substantial opportunities.
Q: Can you provide more details on the Microsoft partnership and its impact on your business? A: Jolie Hodson, CEO: The partnership involves moving more workloads to the public cloud, partnering with Microsoft for customer transitions, and using tools like Co-Pilot to improve customer experience and efficiency. This will enhance our cost base and margins.
Q: How are you managing the 3G network shutdown, and what impact do you expect on Spark? A: Jolie Hodson, CEO: We are focused on helping customers with older devices transition to newer networks. We estimate around 120,000 devices and 80,000 IoT connections will be affected, and we are engaging with customers to facilitate this transition.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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