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- **Revenue Momentum**: 6.5% total revenue growth, 5.5% mobile service expansion, and 12.7% FTTH connections growth. Postpaid net adds hit 1 million, lowest churn at 0.98%.
- **Digital Leadership**: B2B digital revenue up 34.2% year-over-year, IoT deals (e.g., 4.4M smart meters) driving growth. Vivo Total ARPU at BRL 230/month.
- **Financial Strength**: EBITDA +9% to BRL 6.5B, operating cash flow +12.4% to BRL 11.2B. Asset sales target BRL 4.5B over 3 years.
- **Sustainability**: "Futuro Vivo Forest" preserves 800 hectares of rainforest. Ranked #1 in Brazil's sustainability index and recognized for shared value creation.
- **Shareholder Returns**: Distributed BRL 5.7B to shareholders in Q3, with plans to return 100% of net income in 2025-2026.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Revenue Growth**: Total revenue increased by 6.5% year-over-year, driven by mobile and fixed services. Mobile service revenue grew 5.5%, while fixed services expanded 9.6%. Postpaid mobile access reached 68% of the customer base, with net adds surpassing 1 million in Q3.
- **Customer Retention**: Postpaid churn (excluding M2M and dongles) dropped to 0.98%, the lowest level on record. ARPU rose 3.9% year-over-year to BRL 31.5.
- **Fiber Expansion**: FTTH connections grew 12.7% year-over-year, with 7.6 million homes passed. The Vivo Total converged offer now accounts for 62% of fiber connections, driving higher ARPU and lower churn.
- **ESG Initiatives**: Launched the "Futuro Vivo Forest" project to preserve 800 hectares of Amazon rainforest, aligning with sustainability goals. Ranked first in Brazil's Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE B3) and recognized as a top company for shared value creation.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Profitability**: EBITDA grew 9% year-over-year to BRL 6.5 billion, with a margin expansion to 43.4%. Operating cash flow reached BRL 11.2 billion (12.4% year-over-year growth), while free cash flow stood at BRL 6.9 billion.
- **Asset Sales**: Generated BRL 232 million from copper and real estate sales in Q3, with a target to achieve BRL 4.5 billion in asset sales over the next three years.
- **Cost Management**: Commercial and infrastructure costs rose 4.6% year-over-year, partially offset by digitalization efficiencies. CapEx-to-revenue ratio improved by 60 basis points to 15.7%.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Mobile Competitiveness**: Prepaid revenue showed sequential growth, while postpaid net adds hit a record 1 million. ARPU growth and customer retention strategies offset price competition.
- **B2B Digital Expansion**: Digital services revenue grew 34.2% year-over-year, driven by IoT (e.g., 4.4 million smart meters with Sabesp) and cybersecurity solutions. Targeting 15% penetration of digital services in SMEs.
- **CapEx and Leasing**: Leasing costs are expected to decline as tower sharing improves (1.4 tenants per tower vs. 2+ in mature markets). FiBrasil acquisition (pending antitrust approval) will add 30 million homes passed with minimal CapEx impact.
- **ESG and Shareholder Returns**: Distributed BRL 5.7 billion to shareholders through interest on capital and buybacks, with plans to allocate at least 100% of net income to returns in 2025-2026.

Telefônica Brasil S.A. (VIV) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: 7.1% YoY to BRL 14.6 billion, driven by postpaid (+10.9%) and FTTH (+10.4%).
- **Profitability**: EBITDA up 8.8% YoY to BRL 5.9 billion; operating cash flow +12.5% YoY to BRL 7.3 billion.
- **Fiber Expansion**: 12.6% YoY FTTH growth to 7.4 million; 30.1 million homes passed, with 63% growth in Vivo Total bundles.
- **Digital Services**: New businesses now 11.2% of revenue (+1.7ppt YoY), led by OTT (+34.5% YoY) and insurance.
- **Shareholder Returns**: BRL 5.2 billion paid in H1; buyback program with BRL 1 billion remaining.
- **Strategic Moves**: FiBrasil acquisition to consolidate fiber leadership; 5G coverage at 64% of population.


**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Revenue Growth**: Total revenue rose 7.1% YoY to BRL 14.6 billion, driven by 10.9% growth in postpaid and 10.4% in FTTH revenues. Postpaid now accounts for 67% of mobile customers.
- **EBITDA Performance**: EBITDA increased 8.8% YoY to BRL 5.9 billion, with a margin of 40.5%. Operating cash flow reached BRL 7.3 billion in H1, up 12.5% YoY.
- **Fiber Expansion**: FTTH accesses grew 12.6% YoY to 7.4 million, with 63% growth in Vivo Total bundles. Fiber footprint expanded to 30.1 million homes passed.
- **New Businesses**: Digital services (music, video, insurance) contributed 11.2% of total revenue, up 1.7ppt YoY. OTT subscriptions rose 34.5% YoY.
- **B2B Growth**: Revenues increased 13.3% YoY, with digital B2B (cloud, IoT) up 31.3% to 8.2% of total revenue.
- **ESG Initiatives**: Named Company of the Year in ESG Awards; 10,000 employees volunteered, collecting 27 tons of e-waste (+17% YoY).

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Cost Management**: Service costs rose 15.7% YoY due to digital growth, but OpEx growth (4.9%) outpaced inflation. EBITDA margin expanded 60bps to 40.5%.
- **CapEx Efficiency**: CapEx/Revenue ratio declined 0.7ppt YoY to 14.8%, with 76% of investments in 5G and fiber. Operating cash flow after leases reached BRL 4.7 billion (+15.5% YoY).
- **Net Income**: Delivered BRL 2.4 billion in H1 (+13.5% YoY), with free cash flow yield of 8% and margin of 17.6%.
- **Shareholder Returns**: Paid BRL 5.2 billion to shareholders in H1, including BRL 1.7 billion in interest on capital. Buyback program has BRL 1 billion remaining.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Lease Optimization**: Q2 lease payments (BRL 1.2 billion) lowest in 4Q, driven by tower renegotiations. Focus on reducing unit costs for 5G coverage.
- **FiBrasil Integration**: Acquisition of CDPQ stake pending regulatory approval; EBITDA contribution of BRL 282 million in 2024. Synergies include accelerating FTTH penetration (16% vs. Vivo's 24%).
- **ARPU Trends**: FTTH ARPU slightly down due to Vivo Total discounts, but churn improved to 1.46% vs. 1.93% in 2022. Mobile ARPU up 5.1% YoY.
- **Mobile Competition**: Focused on upselling data, 5G, and convergence. Postpaid ARPU growth (+11% YoY) offset prepaid decline.
- **Asset Sales**: Target BRL 4.5 billion from copper and real estate sales. Q2 asset sales minimal, but acceleration expected in 2026-2027.
- **B2B Integration**: IPNET and Vita IT contributed BRL 65 million in Q2, leveraging Vivo's customer base for digital solutions.
- **Fiber Strategy**: 60 million addressable homes; 30.1 million passed in Q2. Organic growth and M&A (e.g., FiBrasil) to drive expansion.


Telefônica Brasil S.A. (VIV) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: 6.2% YoY to BRL14.4 billion, driven by 10%+ growth in postpaid and fiber.
- **Profitability**: EBITDA up 8.1%, net income +18.1%, with costs growing below inflation.
- **Digital Expansion**: New businesses generate BRL1.7 billion (+18.6% YoY), 3% of total revenue.
- **Shareholder Returns**: BRL2.6 billion distributed YTD, with plans to exceed 100% net income payout.
- **5G Leadership**: 5G coverage now 62% of Brazil, 5G access doubled YoY.
- **Copper Sale Impact**: BRL4.5 billion expected from copper and real estate sales by 2028.


**【CEO Performance Overview】**
- Q1 2025 revenue reached BRL14.4 billion, up 6.2% YoY, driven by 6.5% growth in mobile services and 6.2% in fixed revenues.
- Postpaid customers exceeded 67 million (+7.7% YoY), with fiber customers growing 12.9% YoY to 10.2 million.
- EBITDA rose 8.1% to BRL5.7 billion, while net income increased 18.1% to BRL1.1 billion.
- New businesses (digital services, B2B solutions) contributed BRL1.7 billion in revenue, up 18.6% YoY, representing 3% of total revenue.
- 5G access doubled since Q1 2024, with 5G coverage now reaching 62% of Brazil's population.

**【CFO Financial Highlights】**
- Cost of services and goods sold grew 4.8% YoY, below inflation, with EBITDA margin expanding 70bps.
- CapEx efficiency improved, with mobile CapEx focused on 5G expansion and 90% of fiber CapEx allocated to home connections.
- Free cash flow reached BRL3.8 billion (12.7% YoY growth), with 50% of Q1 revenue converted to cash.
- Shareholder remuneration: BRL2.6 billion distributed YTD, including BRL2.2 billion in interest on capital and BRL200 million in buybacks.
- Net debt of BRL12.1 billion (0.5x LTM EBITDA) supports strong financial flexibility.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- **Prepaid Decline**: 78% of postpaid and 64% of hybrid customers received price increases in Q1, driving migration to higher-margin plans.
- **M&A Strategy**: Actively pursuing digital services (e.g., i2GO acquisition) and fiber assets with low overlap and high network quality.
- **Concession Migration**: Sale of copper and real estate expected to generate BRL4.5 billion over 3 years, with full impact by 2028.
- **Cash Flow Dynamics**: Regulatory timing impacts quarterly variability, but LTM free cash flow yield remains ~10%.


Telefônica Brasil S.A. (VIV) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Customer Growth Record**: 116M total accesses, 66.5M postpaid mobile users (+7.6%), 7M fiber connections.
- **Profit & Cash Flow Strength**: 7.7% Q4 revenue growth, BRL13.7B operating cash flow, BRL5.8B shareholder remuneration (+22% YoY).
- **Digital Transformation Lead**: 10%+ revenue from digital services, cloud up 32.6%, OTT video BRL700M+ annual.
- **ESG Recognition**: Top global telecom in sustainability, 100%+ net income payout to shareholders.
- **Copper Migration Windfall**: BRL4.5B NPV savings, 120M tons copper for sale, 1.2M customers migrating to fiber.
- **2025 Outlook**: ≥100% net income payout, BRL1.75B buyback program, regulatory tailwinds driving dividend growth.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Record Customer Growth**: Reached 116 million total accesses in 2024, with postpaid mobile users growing 7.6% to 66.5 million. Fiber connections expanded 12.7% Q4 to 7 million homes.
- **Revenue & Profit Expansion**: Total revenue up 7.7% Q4, with EBITDA rising 7.8% YoY. Free cash flow of BRL13.7 billion (25% of revenue) supported BRL5.8 billion in shareholder remuneration (+22% YoY).
- **Digital Transformation Leadership**: Digital services now 10%+ of revenue, driven by cloud (+32.6%), IoT, and OTT video (BRL700M+ annual revenue). 
- **ESG Milestone**: Joined Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index, ranking 6th globally among telecoms.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Cost Efficiency**: OpEx growth of 7.7% YoY driven by digital services expansion, offset by BRL386M one-time regulatory benefit. EBITDA margin maintained at 42.5%.
- **Capital Allocation**: 2024 CapEx of BRL9.2 billion (16.4% of revenue) focused on 5G and fiber. Free cash flow yield of 10.8% enabled BRL8.2 billion in free cash flow.
- **Shareholder Returns**: 2024 dividend payout of 105% of net income (BRL5.8 billion). 2025-2026 guidance: ≥100% payout ratio. New BRL1.75 billion buyback program approved.
- **Fixed Voice Migration Impact**: Releasing BRL792M in provisions, with BRL4.5B NPV of OpEx/CAPEX savings. 1.2M copper customers to migrate to fiber, unlocking BRL120M tons of copper for sale.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Dividend Growth**: 2025 payout to exceed 2024's BRL5.8 billion, driven by stable cash flow and regulatory tailwinds.
- **Mobile ARPU Trend**: Postpaid ARPU growth offset prepaid softness; 2025 price hikes planned for hybrid/postpaid plans.
- **Copper Migration Timeline**: 4-year plan to migrate 1.2M customers, starting Q1 2025. Real estate and copper sales to begin in 2025, with full benefits realized by 2028.
- **B2B Growth Engine**: Digital services revenue up 21.1% YoY, led by cloud (BRL2B+ annual revenue). 1.8M B2B customers now using digital solutions.
- **Fiber ARPU Dynamics**: Sequential decline due to new market entries and Vivo Total bundling, but offset by 12.4% revenue growth and 1.49% churn rate.


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