Q1 2022 results

kpn. The network of the Netherlands

29 April 2022

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22

Highlights Q1: Strong start to the year, on track to deliver on ambitions

Continued mass-market service revenue growth, supported by all segments

Improving service revenue developments within B2B, driven by SME

Fiber roll out on track, +75k HP in Q1 (+111k incl. Glaspoort)

Recognized as the best mobile network in the Netherlands and the world

Adj. EBITDA AL +4.5% y-on-y, 3.1% growth corrected for one-off in Q1 2021

Strong FCF generation driven by EBITDA growth and intra-year Capex phasing

Well on track to reach outlook; inflationary effects absorbed

ACM started consultation on KPN's proposed 8-year amended fiber wholesale tariffs

Accelerate to grow supported by three key pillars

Three strategic pillars…

1. Leverage & expand superior networks

  • Covering the Netherlands through fiber

  • Low latency services via 5G and edge computing

2. Grow & strengthen customer footprint

  • Outstanding digital experience

  • Differentiated services for families and businesses

3. Simplify & streamline operating model

  • New ways of digital working

  • Continue strong and disciplined cost control program

…to support our ambition to

Connect the Netherlands to a sustainable future

  • Leading the Dutch digitalization wave

  • Recognized as ESG front runner

Grow mass-market service revenues and EBITDA

  • Fiber fueling household revenue growth in B2C

  • Segmented B2B approach, stabilize SME first (achieved)

Provide attractive shareholder returns

  • Covered by growing Free Cash Flow

  • Progressive dividend, +3-5% annually

Expand superior network: Fiber roll out on track

1. Adjusted for € 8m one-off correction in Q1 2021, related to quarters 2020 (based on management estimates)

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