Q3 2021 results

26 October 2021

kpn. The network of the Netherlands

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2 Q3 2021 Results

Highlights Q3: SME service revenue growth, on track to reach FY outlook

Mass-market service revenues continue to grow, supported by all segments

SME service revenues growing in Q3, delivering on commitment aheadof schedule

Consumer and Business mobile base momentum strong (+67k postpaid net adds)

Consumer mobile service revenues showing 2.4% y-on-y growth

Adj. EBITDA AL growing 1.4% y-on-y, supported by higher Group service revenues

Share buyback program, 86% of € 200m for 2021completed

3 Q3 2021 Results

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

Provide attractive shareholder returns

  • Covered by growing Free Cash Flow
  • Progressive dividend, +3-5% annually

4 Q3 2021 Results

Expand superior network: fiber roll out on track

Continuously expanding fiber footprint11

Strong FttH activation rate

Jointly covering ~80% of NL by end 2026

homes passed, k

homes activated own roll out, k

homes passed, % of households

+106

+113

+93

+77

+56

+46

KPN footprint

~80%

3,096

1,586

Glaspoort footprint

+112

3,003

+46

1,540

38%

2,890

1,484

2,784

1,407

1,361

2,672

31%

34%

Q3 2020 Q4 2020 Q1 2021

Q2 2021

Q3 2021

Q3 2020 Q4 2020 Q1 2021

Q2 2021

Q3 2021

2019

2020

Q3 2021

2026

HP own roll out1:

Last twelve months:

Glaspoort JV:

+424k last twelve months

424k HP own roll out1+225k HA own roll out 34k footprint per end Q3 +313k YTD 2021

5 Q3 2021 Results

1. Incl 14k HP M&A (6k in Q4 2020, 8k in Q1 2021)

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