UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of November 2006
Commission File Number 1-14522
Open Joint Stock Company Vimpel-Communications
(Translation of registrants name into English)
10 Ulitsa 8-Marta, Building 14, Moscow, Russian Federation 127083
(Address of principal executive offices)
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OPEN JOINT STOCK COMPANY VIMPEL-COMMUNICATIONS | ||||
(Registrant) | ||||
Date: November 30, 2006 | ||||
By: | /s/ Alexander V. Izosimov | |||
Name: | Alexander V. Izosimov | |||
Title: | Chief Executive Officer and General Director |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VIMPELCOM ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTH 2006
FINANCIAL AND OPERATING RESULTS
Moscow and New York (November 30, 2006) - Open Joint Stock Company Vimpel-Communications (VimpelCom or the Company) (NYSE: VIP), a leading provider of wireless telecommunications services in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) today announced its financial and operating results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2006.
Attachments A, B and C present definitions for certain terms used in this press release, the condensed consolidated financial statements of VimpelCom and tables with relevant reconciliations of non-U.S. GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures. Selected financial and operating results are also reported for each of the countries where VimpelCom was operating as of September 30, 2006.
Financial and Operating Highlights
| Net operating revenues reached $1,358.9 million in the third quarter, a year-on-year increase of 52.6%. |
| OIBDA reached $717.8 million, a year-on-year increase of 59.5%. |
| OIBDA margin was 52.8%, an all-time record for the Company. |
| Net income totaled $268.4 million, a year-on-year increase of 37.7%. |
| Operating cash flow was $640.0 million, a year-on-year increase of 62.4%. |
| Continued strong growth and improved subscriber market share in Kazakhstan. |
| Acquisition of telecom operators in Georgia (July 2006) and Armenia (November 2006). |
| Approximately 53.3 million subscribers as of November 30, 2006 including 5.9 million subscribers in the CIS outside of Russia. |
Commenting on todays announcement, Alexander Izosimov, Chief Executive Officer of VimpelCom, said,
We had a very successful third quarter with quarter-on-quarter growth rates for operating revenues, OIBDA and net income exceeding 20%. All-time high financial figures underline our ability to deliver top line results against strategic priorities, and with good cost control, drive OIBDA faster than revenue.
In Russia, we continued to focus on the quality of our subscriber base, revenue growth and profitability. We again delivered year-on-year ARPU growth, with the third quarter increase much more pronounced than in the previous quarter. This improvement was driven by improved quality of our subscriber base, growing traffic, conservative pricing policy and increased interconnect charges between mobile operators.
Growth in Kazakhstan continues. Our priorities remain on increasing subscriber market share and expanding usage. An 11% gain in market share and a 30% increase in usage over the past 12 months led to substantial improvements in our financial performance. Net operating revenues for the third quarter of 2006 more than doubled as compared with the third quarter of 2005 and OIBDA grew by more than 2.5 times during the same period.
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In Ukraine, our focus is on growing our subscriber base and, at the same time, improving network coverage and quality. We made substantial progress in these areas, leading to improved performance of our key financial and operating indicators. Currently our subscriber base in Ukraine is just under 1.6 million. Going forward we plan to continue to enhance our position in Ukraine.
In Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, we launched our Beeline brand in September 2006 as planned. We are now concentrating on network build-out, functional improvements of operations and quality growth of our subscriber base.
In the Caucasus, we recently completed the acquisition of ArmenTel, a telecom operator in Armenia. Coupled with our recent entry into Georgia, we are on the way to becoming an important telecom operator in this part of the world.
Key Consolidated Operating Indicators
3Q2006 | 3Q2005 | Change, Y-on-Y |
2Q2006 | Change, Q-on-Q |
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Subscribers, end of period (EOP) |
52,381,500 | 40,053,100 | 30.8 | % | 50,822,100 | 3.1 | % | ||||||||
% of prepaid |
96.8 | % | 96.7 | % | 96.8 | % | |||||||||
Churn, quarterly *) |
9.8 | % | 8.8 | % | 7.8 | % | |||||||||
ARPU (US$) |
8.7 | 7.8 | 11.5 | % | 7.5 | 16.0 | % | ||||||||
MOU, (min) |
121.7 | 109.3 | 11.3 | % | 114.4 | 6.4 | % | ||||||||
SAC, (US$) |
15.7 | 11.4 | 37.7 | % | 16.3 | -3.7 | % |
*) | High level of churn is typical for predominantly prepaid markets like Russia and the CIS in general. It becomes more pronounced with the reduction of gross sales in Russia. Additionally, this effect is enhanced in the third quarter due to repercussions of heavy seasonal promotional campaigns in Russia and Kazakhstan around the previous New Year. |
In addressing the churn issue, the Company is focused on protecting its revenue base employing a segmented approach with the emphasis on higher ARPU consumer segments.
Key Consolidated Financial Indicators
3Q2006 | 3Q2005 | Change, Y-on-Y |
2Q2006 | Change, Q-on-Q |
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Net operating revenues (US$,000) |
1,358,853 | 890,291 | 52.6 | % | 1,121,546 | 21.2 | % | ||||||||
including interconnect revenue |
161,079 | 23,635 | 581.5 | % | 84,502 | 90.6 | % | ||||||||
OIBDA (US$, 000) |
717,796 | 449,957 | 59.5 | % | 561,555 | 27.8 | % | ||||||||
OIBDA margin |
52.8 | % | 50.5 | % | 50.1 | % | |||||||||
Gross margin (US$, 000) |
1,109,219 | 737,935 | 50.3 | % | 920,276 | 20.5 | % | ||||||||
Gross margin percentage |
81.6 | % | 82.9 | % | 82.1 | % | |||||||||
SG&A (US$, 000) |
387,236 | 283,856 | 36.4 | % | 355,031 | 9.1 | % | ||||||||
SG&A percentage |
28.5 | % | 31.9 | % | 31.7 | % | |||||||||
Net income (US$, 000) |
268,370 | 194,875 | 37.7 | % | 194,946 | 37.7 | % | ||||||||
Net income per share (US$) |
5.28 | 3.82 | 3.83 | ||||||||||||
Net income per ADS (US$) |
1.32 | 0.96 | 0.96 |
In the third quarter of 2006, VimpelCom invested approximately $380.3 million for the purchase of long-lived assets and $12.7 million for the acquisition of Mobitel in Georgia.
Consolidated figures represent the combined effect of the Companys operations in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
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RUSSIA
3Q2006 | 3Q2005 | Change, Y-on-Y |
2Q2006 | Change, Q-on-Q |
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Net operating revenues*) (million US$) |
1,228.1 | 842.2 | 45.8 | % | 1,020.5 | 20.3 | % | ||||||||
including interconnect revenue |
133.5 | 12.1 | 1003.3 | % | 63.8 | 109.2 | % | ||||||||
OIBDA (million US$) |
666.4 | 431.4 | 54.5 | % | 529.7 | 25.8 | % | ||||||||
OIBDA margin |
54.2 | % | 51.2 | % | 51.9 | % | |||||||||
Gross margin (US$, 000) |
1016.3 | 706.5 | 43.8 | % | 849.4 | 19.6 | % | ||||||||
Gross margin percentage |
82.7 | % | 83.9 | % | 83.2 | % | |||||||||
SG&A (US$, 000) |
346.2 | 271.4 | 27.6 | % | 317.6 | 9.0 | % | ||||||||
SG&A percentage |
28.2 | % | 32.2 | % | 31.1 | % | |||||||||
Net income (million US$) |
280.0 | 196.6 | 42.4 | % | 197.6 | 41.7 | % | ||||||||
ARPU (US$) |
8.6 | 7.7 | 11.7 | % | 7.4 | 16.2 | % | ||||||||
ARPUACT (active subscribers), (US$) |
10.6 | 9.0 | 17.8 | % | 9.0 | 17.8 | % | ||||||||
MOU (min.) |
123.2 | 111.6 | 10.4 | % | 115.9 | 6.3 | % | ||||||||
MOUACT (active subscribers) (min) |
151.9 | 129.9 | 16.9 | % | 140.7 | 8.0 | % | ||||||||
SAC (US$) |
17.1 | 11.5 | 48.7 | % | 17.5 | -2.3 | % | ||||||||
Subscribers, EOP |
47,651,000 | 38,401,100 | 24.1 | % | 46,905,600 | 1.6 | % | ||||||||
Active subscribers, EOP |
38,790,400 | 32,177,400 | 20.6 | % | 38,161,700 | 1.6 | % | ||||||||
Subscriber market share, EOP |
32.4 | % | 34.3 | % | 33.4 | % |
*) | Excluding inter-company transactions. |
Developments in the Russian market in the third quarter were centered around CPP (Calling Party Pays), which was introduced on July 1, 2006. Along with the introduction of free incoming calls, CPP triggered other changes including newly introduced interconnect charges payable by fixed-line operators to mobile operators, revised interconnect charges between mobile operators, as well as general pricing adjustments. The Company believes that CPP stimulated healthier and more economically justified behavior by most market participants.
In Russia, VimpelCom focused on protecting its revenue base and profitability. As a result, the direct negative CPP effect (lost revenue from incoming calls) was offset by interconnect payments from fixed-line operators and by the introduction of a first-minute charge on certain tariff plans. Growth in revenue came primarily from increased traffic (helped by seasonal effects), transition to ruble-based tariffs and an increase in interconnect charges between mobile operators.
Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) as a percentage of net operating revenue fell to 28.2%, the lowest quarterly figure in Russia since 1998. This improvement in SG&A as a percentage of revenue came primarily as a result of two factors: an increase in revenue, which has no direct impact on SG&A in absolute terms, and a seasonal decrease in advertising and marketing expenses.
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As the Russian market becomes saturated and subscriber growth slows, SAC, defined as the ratio of dealer commissions and marketing and advertising expenses to gross new subscribers, is becoming less relevant because marketing and advertising expenses in a saturated market without handset subsidies increasingly relate to retention and loyalty of the entire existing subscriber base, rather than to attracting new subscribers. As the denominator in the definition of SAC gross new subscribers is rapidly declining, SAC, as it is defined, will generally trend upwards in Russia. Accordingly, in the third quarter of 2006, SAC increased 48.7% compared with the third quarter of 2005.
The combined effect of the above mentioned factors led to the record figures for net operating revenue, OIBDA and net income in the third quarter of 2006 in Russia. The OIBDA margin of 54.2% was also the highest ever recorded by the Company in Russia.
Until June 30, 2006 the functional currency of the substantial majority of VimpelCom operations was the US dollar, because the majority of revenues, costs, property and equipment purchased, debt and trade liabilities were either priced, incurred, payable or otherwise measured in US dollars.
During the second quarter of 2006, VimpelCom announced the introduction of a fixed exchange rate for its customers at 28.7 Russian roubles per 1 U.S. dollar. While this change was implemented in June 2006, the full impact of this change was realized in the third quarter. Accordingly, VimpelCom changed its functional currency from U.S. dollars to Russian roubles beginning July 1, 2006.
The impact of the change in functional currency on the financial statements was an increase in the opening translated carrying values of non-monetary assets and liabilities as of July 1, 2006 in total amount of $305.7 million. This increase in the opening carrying amount of non-monetary assets and liabilities has been reflected in shareholders equity.
KAZAKHSTAN
3Q2006 | 3Q2005 | Change, Y-on-Y |
2Q2006 | Change, Q-on-Q |
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Net operating revenues*) (million US$) |
103.5 | 48.1 | 115.2 | % | 80.1 | 29.2 | % | ||||||||
including interconnect revenue |
24.0 | 11.6 | 106.9 | % | 18.9 | 27.0 | % | ||||||||
OIBDA (million US$) |
49.0 | 18.5 | 164.9 | % | 33.9 | 44.5 | % | ||||||||
OIBDA margin |
47.0 | % | 38.6 | % | 42.2 | % | |||||||||
Gross margin (US$, 000) |
71.9 | 31.5 | 128.3 | % | 55.3 | 30.0 | % | ||||||||
Gross margin percentage |
69.0 | % | 65.2 | % | 68.9 | % | |||||||||
SG&A (US$, 000) |
22.5 | 12.5 | 80.0 | % | 20.2 | 11.4 | % | ||||||||
SG&A percentage |
21.6 | % | 25.8 | % | 25.2 | % | |||||||||
Net income (million US$) |
-0.6 | -1.7 | 64.7 | % | 11.0 | -105.5 | % | ||||||||
ARPU (US$) |
11.3 | 10.5 | 7.6 | % | 10.0 | 13.0 | % | ||||||||
ARPUACT (active subscribers), (US$) |
14.4 | 10.8 | 33.3 | % | 12.6 | 14.3 | % | ||||||||
MOU (min.) |
68.6 | 53.5 | 28.2 | % | 52.4 | 30.9 | % | ||||||||
MOUACT (active subscribers) (min) |
87.5 | 55.1 | 58.8 | % | 66.3 | 32.0 | % | ||||||||
SAC (US$) |
8.5 | 10.0 | -15.0 | % | 9.3 | -8.6 | % | ||||||||
Subscribers, EOP |
3,230,400 | 1,652,000 | 95.5 | % | 2,880,900 | 12.1 | % | ||||||||
Active subscribers, EOP |
2,596,300 | 1,612,300 | 61.0 | % | 2,204,300 | 17.8 | % | ||||||||
Subscriber market share, EOP |
46.9 | % | 35.6 | % | 44.2 | % |
*) | Excluding inter-company transactions. |
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In Kazakhstan, the Company showed good progress in operational and financial areas. The positive trends which emerged in the second quarter continued through the third quarter. They included further market share gains, a sequential increase in MOU and ARPU, triple-digit year-on-year growth in net operating revenue and OIBDA. OIBDA margin has also reached a record of 47.0% in Kazakhstan. This was achieved despite an unfavorable trend in foreign currency exchange rates.
During the third quarter of 2006, there was a 7.19% appreciation of the U.S. dollar against the tenge, the Kazakh currency. This led to a foreign exchange loss of $15.8 million in the third quarter connected with the debts stated in U.S. dollars, which, in turn, resulted in a net income loss of $0.6 million for the third quarter of 2006, despite Kar-Tels highest ever operating income of $21.5 million. While having a significant negative effect on a quarterly basis, the total impact of local currency fluctuations during the first nine months of 2006 was a $14.1 million gain.
UKRAINE
3Q2006 | 2Q2006 | Change, Q-on-Q |
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Net operating revenues*) (million US$) |
11.5 | 5.8 | 98.3 | % | |||||
including interconnect revenue |
3.6 | 1.8 | 100.0 | % | |||||
OIBDA (million US$) |
-6.1 | -11.3 | |||||||
Gross margin (US$, 000) |
7.3 | 2.3 | 217.4 | % | |||||
Gross margin percentage |
58.9 | % | 39.0 | % | |||||
SG&A (US$, 000) |
13.5 | 13.2 | 2.3 | % | |||||
SG&A percentage |
108.9 | % | 223.7 | % | |||||
Net income (million US$) |
-13.0 | -17.0 | 23.5 | % | |||||
ARPU (US$) |
5.5 | 4.7 | 17.0 | % | |||||
ARPUACT (active subscribers), (US$) |
6.7 | 5.9 | 13.6 | % | |||||
MOU (min.) |
139.0 | 137.2 | 1.3 | % | |||||
MOUACT (active subscribers) (min) |
168.4 | 172.4 | -2.3 | % | |||||
SAC (US$) |
12.3 | 14.5 | -15.2 | % | |||||
Subscribers, EOP |
938,700 | 569,400 | 64.9 | % | |||||
Active subscribers, EOP |
766,100 | 473,300 | 61.9 | % | |||||
Subscriber market share, EOP |
2.3 | % | 1.6 | % |
*) | Excluding inter-company transactions. |
In Ukraine, we have worked on expanding network coverage and improving the quality of our services in targeted areas. The Company achieved good results in growing its subscriber base together with improving ARPU. As of today, we have approximately 1.6 million subscribers and our network quality is rapidly improving.
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Although our start in Ukraine was slower than expected, our overall views on the opportunities in Ukraine remain unchanged. The business in Ukraine is progressing and we plan to continue to focus our efforts on developing the network and further building our subscriber base.
NEW OPERATIONS
3Q2006 | 2Q2006 | Change, Q-on-Q |
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Uzbekistan |
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Net operating revenues*) (million US$) |
15.7 | 15.0 | 4.7 | % | |||||
OIBDA (million US$) |
9.5 | 9.5 | 0.0 | % | |||||
OIBDA margin |
60.5 | % | 63.3 | % | |||||
Net income (million US$) |
3.2 | 3.6 | -11.1 | % | |||||
Subscribers, EOP |
546,900 | 451,600 | 21.1 | % | |||||
Subscriber market share, EOP |
26.2 | % | 26.7 | % | |||||
Tajikistan |
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Net operating revenues*) (million US$) |
0.08 | 0.12 | -33.3 | % | |||||
OIBDA (million US$) |
-0.98 | -0.31 | |||||||
Net income (million US$) |
-0.78 | -0.30 | |||||||
Subscribers, EOP |
14,500 | 14,600 | -0.7 | % | |||||
Subscriber market share, EOP |
4.0 | % | 5.1 | % |
*) | Excluding inter-company transactions. |
Penetration rates in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan are low, approximately 8% and 5%, respectively, and we are still at the initial development phase in these countries. Currently our focus is on upgrading the network and services, strengthening the organization and transferring our knowledge and experience to our subsidiaries in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
The Companys management will discuss its third quarter 2006 results during a conference call and slide presentation on November 30, 2006 at 6:30 pm Moscow time (10:30 am ET in New York). The call and slide presentation may be accessed via webcast at the following URL address http://www.vimpelcom.com. The conference call replay and the slide presentation webcast will be available through December 7, 2006 and December 30, 2006, respectively. The slide presentation will also be available for download on VimpelComs website http://www.vimpelcom.com.
The VimpelCom Group includes cellular companies operating in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, and recently acquired companies in Georgia and Armenia. The VimpelCom Groups cellular license portfolio covers a territory with a population of about 240 million. This includes 78 regions of Russia (136.5 million people, representing 94% of the Russias population), and the entire territories of Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Georgia, and Armenia. VimpelCom was the first Russian company to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). VimpelComs ADSs are listed on the NYSE under the symbol VIP.
Although the third quarter 2006 U.S. GAAP financial statements were approved by the requisite majority of our board, the three directors on our board who were nominated by our shareholder Telenor East Invest AS and who are officers of Telenor or its affiliates voted against approval.
This press release contains forward-looking statements, as the phrase is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These statements relate to the Companys strategic and development
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plans, including network development plans, and developments in the telecommunications markets in which the Company operates. These and other forward-looking statements are based on managements best assessment of the Companys strategic and financial position and of future market conditions and trends. These discussions involve risks and uncertainties. The actual outcome may differ materially from these statements as a result of unforeseen developments from competition, governmental regulation of the telecommunications industries in Russia and the CIS, general political uncertainties in Russia and the CIS and general economic developments in Russia and the CIS, the Companys ability to continue to grow its overall revenues and its subscriber base, continued volatility in the world economy and other factors. As a result of such risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the effects of competition or current or future changes in the political, economic and social environment or current or future regulation of the Russian and CIS telecommunications industries will not have a material adverse effect on the VimpelCom Group. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statements include the risks described in the Companys Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2005 and other public filings made by the Company with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, which risk factors are incorporated herein by reference. VimpelCom disclaims any obligation to update developments of these risk factors or to announce publicly any revision to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this release, or to make corrections to reflect future events or developments.
For more information, please contact:
Valery Goldin | Peter Schmidt/Michael Polyviou | |
VimpelCom (Moscow) | Financial Dynamics | |
Tel: 7(495) 974-5888 | Tel: 1(212) 850 5600 | |
Investor_Relations@vimpelcom.com | mpolyviou@fd-us.com |
-Definitions and tables are attached
Attachment A: Definitions
Subscriber is an authorized user of cellular services, using one SIM card (GSM) with one or several selective numbers or one handset (DAMPS) with one selective number. The number of subscribers includes employees using cellular services and excludes guest roamers and users of test SIM cards (GSM) or handsets (DAMPS).
Churn rate is defined as the total number of registered subscribers disconnected from our network within a given period of time expressed as a percentage of the midpoint of subscribers in our network at the beginning and end of that period. Contract subscribers are disconnected if they have not paid their bills for 2 months and prepaid subscribers are disconnected 6 months after their services have been blocked. We typically block a prepaid subscribers service in two cases: (1) their balance drops to $0 or below, and (2) an account shows no chargeable activity within 6 months. The Company retains the right to change its disconnect policy to reflect changes in business or regulatory environment.
Active subscribers are those who in the past three months made a transaction which brought revenue to the Company.
Prepaid subscribers are those subscribers who pay for their services in advance.
OIBDA is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure. OIBDA, previously referred to as EBITDA by the Company, is defined as operating income before depreciation and amortization. The Company believes that OIBDA provides useful information to investors because it is an indicator of the strength and performance of our business operations, including our ability to finance capital expenditures, acquisitions and other investments and our ability to incur and service debt. While depreciation and amortization are considered operating costs under U.S. GAAP, these expenses primarily represent the non-cash current period allocation of costs associated with long-lived assets acquired or constructed in prior periods. Our OIBDA calculations are commonly used as bases for some investors, analysts and credit rating agencies to evaluate and compare the periodic and future operating performance and value of companies within the wireless telecommunications industry. OIBDA should not be considered in isolation as an alternative to net income, operating income or any other measure of performance under U.S. GAAP. OIBDA does not include our need to replace our capital equipment over time. Reconciliation of OIBDA to operating income, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, is presented below in the tables section.
OIBDA margin is OIBDA expressed as a percentage of total operating revenues. Reconciliation of OIBDA margin to operating income as a percentage of total operating revenues, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, is presented below in the tables section.
Gross margin is defined as total operating revenues less service costs and cost of handsets and accessories sold.
Gross margin percentage is gross margin expressed as a percentage of total operating revenues.
Each ADS represents 0.25 of one share of common stock. This ratio was established effective November 22, 2004. Previously each ADS represented 0.75 of one share of common stock.
ARPU (Monthly Average Revenue per User), a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure, is calculated for each month in the relevant period by dividing the Companys service revenue during that month, including roaming revenue and interconnect revenue, but excluding revenue from connection fees, sales of handsets and accessories and other non-service revenue, by the average number of the Companys subscribers during the month. Reconciliation of ARPU to service revenues and connection fees, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, is presented below in the tables section. The Company believes that ARPU provides useful information to investors because it is an indicator of the performance of the Companys business operations and assists management in budgeting. The Company also believes that ARPU provides management with useful information concerning usage and acceptance of the Companys services. ARPU should not be viewed in isolation or an alternative to other figures reported under U.S. GAAP.
ARPUACT is ARPU calculated with regard to active subscribers.
MOU (Monthly Average Minutes of Use per User) is calculated for each month of the relevant period by dividing the total number of minutes of usage for incoming and outgoing calls during that month (excluding guest roamers) by the average number of subscribers during the month.
MOUACT is MOU calculated with regard to active subscribers.
SAC (Average Acquisition Cost Per User), a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure, is calculated as dealers commissions, advertising expenses and handset subsidies for the relevant period divided by the number of new subscribers added during the relevant period. Reconciliation of SAC to selling, general and administrative expenses, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, is presented below in the tables section. The Company believes that SAC provides useful information to investors because it is an indicator of the performance of the Companys business operations and assists management in budgeting. The Company also believes that SAC assists management in quantifying the incremental costs to acquire a new subscriber. SAC should not be viewed in isolation or as an alternative to other figures reported under U.S. GAAP.
Market share of subscribers for each relevant area is calculated by dividing the estimated number of our subscribers in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, respectively, by the total estimated number of subscribers in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, respectively. Subscriber statistics for these countries are taken from reports published by consulting agencies specializing in the telecommunications industry in Russia and the CIS, reports of other mobile operators, or are estimated by the Company.
Attachment B: VimpelCom financial statements
Open Joint Stock Company Vimpel-Communications
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||
(In thousands of US dollars, except per share (ADS) amounts) | ||||||||||||||||
Operating revenues: |
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Service revenues and connection fees |
US$ | 1,354,305 | US$ | 881,841 | US$ | 3,400,607 | US$ | 2,274,305 | ||||||||
Sales of handsets and accessories |
4,365 | 6,948 | 15,013 | 22,971 | ||||||||||||
Other revenues |
710 | 1,502 | 2,274 | 3,421 | ||||||||||||
Total operating revenues |
1,359,380 | 890,291 | 3,417,894 | 2,300,697 | ||||||||||||
Revenue based tax |
(527 | ) | | (1,328 | ) | | ||||||||||
Net operating revenues |
1,358,853 | 890,291 | 3,416,566 | 2,300,697 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: |
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Service costs |
245,359 | 145,757 | 604,652 | 368,360 | ||||||||||||
Cost of handsets and accessories sold |
4,275 | 6,599 | 14,121 | 21,080 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
387,236 | 283,856 | 1,025,192 | 750,141 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation |
243,593 | 118,000 | 609,532 | 307,727 | ||||||||||||
Amortization |
45,648 | 34,518 | 129,751 | 103,086 | ||||||||||||
Provision for doubtful accounts |
4,187 | 4,122 | 10,643 | 9,498 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses |
930,298 | 592,852 | 2,393,891 | 1,559,892 | ||||||||||||
Operating income |
428,555 | 297,439 | 1,022,675 | 740,805 | ||||||||||||
Other income and expenses: |
||||||||||||||||
Interest income |
6,152 | 1,515 | 11,035 | 4,506 | ||||||||||||
Other income |
723 | 5,576 | 4,518 | 12,399 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense |
(49,210 | ) | (35,815 | ) | (139,802 | ) | (107,413 | ) | ||||||||
Other expenses |
(8,480 | ) | (6,529 | ) | (20,795 | ) | (18,375 | ) | ||||||||
Net foreign exchange (loss) gain |
(11,753 | ) | 6 | 13,929 | (170 | ) | ||||||||||
Total other income and expenses |
(62,568 | ) | (35,247 | ) | (131,115 | ) | (109,053 | ) | ||||||||
Income before income taxes and minority interest |
365,987 | 262,192 | 891,560 | 631,752 | ||||||||||||
Income taxes expense |
99,088 | 66,738 | 262,832 | 167,577 | ||||||||||||
Minority interest in net earnings of subsidiaries |
(1,471 | ) | 579 | 13,307 | 792 | |||||||||||
Net income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle |
US$ | 268,370 | US$ | 194,875 | US$ | 615,421 | US$ | 463,383 | ||||||||
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle |
| | 1,882 | | ||||||||||||
Net income |
US$ | 268,370 | US$ | 194,875 | US$ | 613,539 | US$ | 463,383 | ||||||||
Net income per common share |
US$ | 5.28 | US$ | 3.82 | US$ | 12.05 | US$ | 9.07 | ||||||||
Net income per ADS equivalent |
US$ | 1.32 | US$ | 0.96 | US$ | 3.01 | US$ | 2.27 | ||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding (thousands) |
50,843 | 51,010 | 50,929 | 51,080 |
Open Joint Stock Company Vimpel-Communications
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, 2006 |
December 31, 2005 | |||||
(unaudited) | ||||||
(In thousands of US dollars) | ||||||
Assets |
||||||
Current assets: |
||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
US$ | 604,893 | US$ | 363,646 | ||
Trade accounts receivable, net |
288,553 | 144,197 | ||||
Other current assets |
460,191 | 453,582 | ||||
Total current assets |
1,353,637 | 961,425 | ||||
Property and equipment, net |
4,011,190 | 3,211,112 | ||||
Telecommunication licenses and allocation of frequencies, net |
879,497 | 826,948 | ||||
Goodwill |
653,098 | 477,495 | ||||
Other intangible assets, net |
199,633 | 196,356 | ||||
Other assets |
650,859 | 633,700 | ||||
Total non-current assets |
6,394,277 | 5,345,611 | ||||
Total assets |
US$ | 7,747,914 | US$ | 6,307,036 | ||
Liabilities and shareholders equity |
||||||
Current liabilities: |
||||||
Accounts payable |
528,347 | 544,961 | ||||
Due to related parties |
533 | 709 | ||||
Customer advances and deposits |
320,284 | 309,647 | ||||
Ruble denominated bonds payable, current portion |
| 104,230 | ||||
Bank loans, current portion |
317,113 | 278,537 | ||||
Accrued liabilities |
225,450 | 181,268 | ||||
Total current liabilities |
1,391,727 | 1,419,352 | ||||
Deferred income taxes |
449,821 | 371,008 | ||||
Bank loans, less current portion |
1,957,008 | 1,540,043 | ||||
Accrued liabilities |
58,369 | 47,458 | ||||
Minority Interest |
221,870 | 188,626 | ||||
Shareholders equity |
3,669,119 | 2,740,549 | ||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
US$ | 7,747,914 | US$ | 6,307,036 | ||
Open Joint Stock Company Vimpel-Communications
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||
(In thousands of US dollars) | ||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
US$ | 1,434,817 | US$ | 927,648 | ||||
Purchase of property and equipment |
(883,720 | ) | (775,647 | ) | ||||
Purchase of minority interest in consolidated subsidiary |
| (8,380 | ) | |||||
Purchase of intangible assets |
(25,758 | ) | (13,465 | ) | ||||
Purchase of Unitel, net of cash acquired $8,364 |
(192,172 | ) | | |||||
Purchase of Buztel, net of cash acquired $88 |
(60,350 | ) | | |||||
Purchase of Mobite, net of cash acquired $0 |
(12,742 | ) | | |||||
Purchase of SakhalinTelecomMobile, net of cash acquired $6,835 |
| (48,382 | ) | |||||
Purchase of SakhalinTelecom Ltd. |
| (5,040 | ) | |||||
Sale of SakhalinTelecom Ltd. |
| 4,968 | ||||||
Sale of minority interest in consolidated subsidiary |
| 175,000 | ||||||
Purchase of other assets |
(248,271 | ) | (205,281 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(1,423,013 | ) | (876,227 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from bank and other loans |
747,909 | 775,488 | ||||||
Repayment of bank and other loans |
(293,756 | ) | (350,692 | ) | ||||
Payments of fees in respect of bank loans |
(41,651 | ) | (17,590 | ) | ||||
Repayment of rouble denominated bonds |
(110,783 | ) | | |||||
Purchase of treasury stock |
(38,535 | ) | (18,374 | ) | ||||
Repayment of equipment financing obligations |
(41,269 | ) | (68,155 | ) | ||||
Repayments of lease obligations |
(91 | ) | | |||||
Net cash provided by financing activities |
221,824 | 320,677 | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
7,619 | (3,306 | ) | |||||
Net increase / (decrease) in cash |
241,247 | 368,792 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
363,646 | 305,857 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
US$ | 604,893 | US$ | 674,649 | ||||
Supplemental cash flow information |
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Non-cash activities: |
||||||||
Equipment acquired under financing and capital lease agreements |
US$ | 15,785 | US$ | 12,628 | ||||
Deferred part of Ericsson non-cash discount in Ukraine |
17,899 | | ||||||
Accounts payable for equipment and other long-lived assets |
160,111 | 150,542 | ||||||
Exchange of 2009 Tendered Notes |
232,766 | | ||||||
Accrued debt and equity offering costs |
| 1,927 | ||||||
Operating activities financed by sale of treasury stock |
3,899 | 4,164 | ||||||
Offset of the capital lease liability with accounts receivable |
3,843 | 2,547 | ||||||
Acquisitions: |
||||||||
Fair value of assets acquired |
166,034 | 42,461 | ||||||
Difference between the amount paid and the fair value of net assets acquired |
154,061 | 21,586 | ||||||
Cash paid for acquisitions |
(273,716 | ) | (55,217 | ) | ||||
Liabilities assumed |
46,379 | 8,830 | ||||||
Attachment C. Reconciliation tables
(Unaudited)
Reconciliation of OIBDA
(In thousands of US dollars)
Three months ended | |||||||||
September 30, 2006 |
September 30, 2005 |
June 30, 2006 |
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OIBDA |
717,796 | 449,957 | 561,555 | ||||||
Depreciation |
(243,593 | ) | (118,000 | ) | (194,845 | ) | |||
Amortization |
(45,648 | ) | (34,518 | ) | (43,148 | ) | |||
Operating income |
428,555 | 297,439 | 323,562 |
Reconciliation of OIBDA Margin
Three months ended | |||||||||
September 30, 2006 |
September 30, 2005 |
June 30, 2006 |
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OIBDA margin |
52.8 | % | 50.5 | % | 50.1 | % | |||
Less: Depreciation as a percentage of net operating revenue |
(17.9 | )% | (13.3 | )% | (17.4 | )% | |||
Less: Amortization as a percentage of net operating revenue |
(3.4 | )% | (3.9 | )% | (3.9 | )% | |||
Operating income as a percentage of net operating revenue |
31.5 | % | 33.3 | % | 28.8 | % |
Reconciliation of SAC
(In thousands of US dollars, except for SAC and subscriber amounts)
Three months ended | ||||||
September 30, 2006 |
September 30, 2005 |
June 30, 2006 | ||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
387,236 | 283,856 | 355,031 | |||
Less: General and administrative expenses |
283,152 | 190,745 | 247,291 | |||
Sales and marketing expenses, including |
104,084 | 93,111 | 107,740 | |||
advertising & marketing expenses |
54,239 | 30,886 | 58,563 | |||
dealers commission expense |
49,845 | 62,225 | 49,177 | |||
New gross subscribers,000 |
6,614 | 8,159 | 6,592 | |||
Subscriber Acquisition Cost (SAC) (US$) |
15.7 | 11.4 | 16.3 |
Reconciliation of ARPU
(In thousands of US dollars, except for ARPU and subscriber amounts)
Three months ended | ||||||
September 30, 2006 |
September 30, 2005 |
June 30, 2006 | ||||
Service revenue and connection fees |
1,354,305 | 881,841 | 1,116,152 | |||
Less: Connection fees |
413 | 325 | 622 | |||
Less: Revenue from rent of fiber-optic channels |
760 | 520 | 325 | |||
Service revenue used to calculate ARPU |
1,353,132 | 880,996 | 1,115,205 | |||
Average number of subscribers, 000 |
51,626 | 37,709 | 49,383 | |||
Average revenue per subscriber per month (US$) |
8.7 | 7.8 | 7.5 |
RUSSIA
Reconciliation of OIBDA in Russia
(In thousands of US dollars)
Three months ended | |||||||||
September 30, 2006 |
September 30, 2005 |
June 30, 2006 |
|||||||
OIBDA |
666,354 | 431,423 | 529,704 | ||||||
Depreciation |
(221,973 | ) | (112,964 | ) | (182,684 | ) | |||
Amortization |
(26,429 | ) | (26,045 | ) | (25,657 | ) | |||
Operating income |
417,952 | 292,414 | 321,363 |
Reconciliation of OIBDA Margin in Russia
Three months ended | |||||||||
September 30, 2006 |
September 30, 2005 |
June 30, 2006 |
|||||||
OIBDA margin |
54.2 | % | 51.2 | % | 51.9 | % | |||
Less: Depreciation as a percentage of net operating revenue |
(18.0 | )% | (13.4 | )% | (17.9 | )% | |||
Less: Amortization as a percentage of net operating revenue |
(2.2 | )% | (3.1 | )% | (2.5 | )% | |||
Operating income as a percentage of net operating revenue |
34.0 | % | 34.7 | % | 31.5 | % |
Reconciliation of SAC in Russia
(In thousands of US dollars, except for SAC and subscriber amounts)
Three months ended | ||||||
September 30, 2006 |
September 30, 2005 |
June 30, 2006 | ||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
346,157 | 271,385 | 317,608 | |||
Less: General and administrative expenses |
253,853 | 182,262 | 221,992 | |||
Sales and marketing expenses, including |
92,304 | 89,123 | 95,616 | |||
advertising & marketing expenses |
46,487 | 29,453 | 50,709 | |||
dealers commission expense |
45,817 | 59,670 | 44,907 | |||
New gross subscribers,000 |
5,404 | 7,761 | 5,469 | |||
Subscriber Acquisition Cost (SAC) (US$) |
17.1 | 11.5 | 17.5 |
Reconciliation of ARPU in Russia
(In thousands of US dollars, except for ARPU and subscriber amounts)
Three months ended | ||||||
September 30, 2006 |
September 30, 2005 |
June 30, 2006 | ||||
Service revenue and connection fees |
1,223,681 | 833,888 | 1,014,810 | |||
Less: Connection fees |
410 | 325 | 622 | |||
Less: Revenue from rent of fiber-optic channels |
760 | 520 | 325 | |||
Service revenue used to calculate ARPU |
1,222,511 | 833,043 | 1,013,863 | |||
Average number of subscribers,000 |
47,306 | 36,182 | 45,803 | |||
Average revenue per subscriber per month (US$) |
8.6 | 7.7 | 7.4 | |||
Average number of active subscribers,000 |
38,365 | 30,962 | 37,733 | |||
Average revenue per active subscriber per month (US$) |
10.6 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
KAZAKHSTAN
Reconciliation of OIBDA in Kazakhstan
(In thousands of US dollars)
Three months ended | |||||||||
September 30, 2006 |
September 30, 2005 |
June 30, 2006 |
|||||||
OIBDA |
49,023 | 18,534 | 33,908 | ||||||
Depreciation |
(17,981 | ) | (5,036 | ) | (9,363 | ) | |||
Amortization |
(9,550 | ) | (8,473 | ) | (9,324 | ) | |||
Operating income |
21,492 | 5,025 | 15,221 |
Reconciliation of OIBDA Margin in Kazakhstan
(In thousands of US dollars)
Three months ended | |||||||||
September 30, 2006 |
September 30, 2005 |
June 30, 2006 |
|||||||
OIBDA margin |
47.0 | % | 38.6 | % | 42.2 | % | |||
Less: Depreciation as a percentage of net operating revenue |
(17.2 | )% | (10.5 | )% | (11.7 | )% | |||
Less: Amortization as a percentage of net operating revenue |
(9.2 | )% | (17.6 | )% | (11.5 | )% | |||
Operating income as a percentage of net operating revenue |
20.6 | % | 10.5 | % | 19.0 | % |
Reconciliation of SAC in Kazakhstan
(In thousands of US dollars, except for SAC and subscriber amounts)
Three months ended | ||||||
September 30, 2006 |
September 30, 2005 |
June 30, 2006 | ||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
22,508 | 12,471 | 20,240 | |||
Less: General and administrative expenses |
16,521 | 8,483 | 14,761 | |||
Sales and marketing expenses, including |
5,987 | 3,988 | 5,479 | |||
advertising & marketing expenses |
3,329 | 1,433 | 2,275 | |||
dealers commission expense |
2,658 | 2,555 | 3,204 | |||
New gross subscribers,000 |
704 | 398 | 588 | |||
Subscriber Acquisition Cost (SAC) (US$) |
8.5 | 10.0 | 9.3 |
Reconciliation of ARPU in Kazakhstan
(In thousands of US dollars, except for ARPU and subscriber amounts)
Three months ended | ||||||
September 30, 2006 |
September 30, 2005 |
June 30, 2006 | ||||
Service revenue and connection fees |
104,208 | 48,282 | 80,301 | |||
Less: Connection fees |
0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Less: Revenue from rent of fiber-optic channels |
0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Service revenue used to calculate ARPU |
104,208 | 48,282 | 80,301 | |||
Average number of subscribers,000 |
3,077 | 1,527 | 2,681 | |||
Average revenue per subscriber per month (US$) |
11.3 | 10.5 | 10.0 | |||
Average number of active subscribers,000 |
2,412 | 1,484 | 2,120 | |||
Average revenue per active subscriber per month (US$) |
14.4 | 10.8 | 12.6 |
UKRAINE
Reconciliation of OIBDA in Ukraine
(In thousands of US dollars)
Three months ended | ||||||||
September 30, 2006 |
September 30, 2005 |
June 30, 2006 |
||||||
OIBDA |
(6,072 | ) | n/a | (11,259 | ) | |||
Depreciation |
(1,218 | ) | n/a | (859 | ) | |||
Amortization |
(5,232 | ) | n/a | (4,909 | ) | |||
Operating income |
(12,522 | ) | n/a | (17,027 | ) |
Reconciliation of SAC in Ukraine
(In thousands of US dollars, except for SAC and subscriber amounts)
Three months ended | ||||||
September 30, 2006 |
September 30, 2005 |
June 30, 2006 | ||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
13,466 | n/a | 13,216 | |||
Less: General and administrative expenses |
8,841 | n/a | 7,283 | |||
Sales and marketing expenses, including |
4,625 | n/a | 5,933 | |||
advertising & marketing expenses |
3,861 | n/a | 5,312 | |||
dealers commission expense |
764 | n/a | 621 | |||
New gross subscribers,000 |
375 | n/a | 408 | |||
Subscriber Acquisition Cost (SAC) (US$) |
12.3 | n/a | 14.5 |
Reconciliation of ARPU in Ukraine
(In thousands of US dollars, except for ARPU and subscriber amounts)
Three months ended | ||||||
September 30, 2006 |
September 30, 2005 |
June 30, 2006 | ||||
Service revenue and connection fees |
12,320 | n/a | 5,948 | |||
Less: Connection fees |
3 | n/a | 0 | |||
Less: Revenue from rent of fiber-optic channels |
0 | n/a | 0 | |||
Service revenue used to calculate ARPU |
12,317 | n/a | 5,948 | |||
Average number of subscribers,000 |
741 | n/a | 424 | |||
Average revenue per subscriber per month (US$) |
5.5 | n/a | 4.7 | |||
Average number of active subscribers,000 |
611 | n/a | 338 | |||
Average revenue per active subscriber per month (US$) |
6.7 | n/a | 5.9 |
UZBEKISTAN
Reconciliation of OIBDA in Uzbekistan
(In thousands of US dollars)
Three months ended | ||||||||
September 30, 2006 |
September 30, 2005 |
June 30, 2006 |
||||||
OIBDA |
9,532 | n/a | 9,507 | |||||
Depreciation |
(2,380 | ) | n/a | (1,902 | ) | |||
Amortization |
(3,268 | ) | n/a | (3,113 | ) | |||
Operating income |
3,884 | n/a | 4,492 |
Reconciliation of OIBDA Margin in Uzbekistan
Three months ended | ||||||||
September 30, 2006 |
September 30, 2005 |
June 30, 2006 |
||||||
OIBDA margin |
60.5 | % | n/a | 63.3 | % | |||
Less: Depreciation as a percentage of net operating revenue |
(15.1 | )% | n/a | (12.7 | )% | |||
Less: Amortization as a percentage of net operating revenue |
(20.7 | )% | n/a | (20.7 | )% | |||
Operating income as a percentage of net operating revenue |
24.7 | % | n/a | 29.9 | % |
TAJIKISTAN
Reconciliation of OIBDA in Tajikistan
(In thousands of US dollars)
Three months ended | ||||||||
September 30, 2006 |
September 30, 2005 |
June 30, 2006 |
||||||
OIBDA |
(980 | ) | n/a | (305 | ) | |||
Depreciation |
(41 | ) | n/a | (37 | ) | |||
Amortization |
(50 | ) | n/a | (145 | ) | |||
Operating income |
(1,071 | ) | n/a | (487 | ) |
VimpelCom Presentation of 3Q 2006 Financial and Operating Results November 30, 2006 |
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Disclaimer This presentation contains "forward-looking statements", as the
phrase is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements relate, in part, to the Companys strategy and development plans, such as growth in Russia and the CIS (in terms of subscribers, revenues and operating coverage area), ARPU trends, and free cash flow and capital expenditure
projections. The forward-looking statements are based on
management's best assessment of the Company's strategic and financial position, and future market conditions and trends in Russia and the CIS. These discussions involve risks
and uncertainties. The actual outcome may differ materially from
these statements as a result of risks and uncertainties relating
to developments from competition, governmental regulations of the
wireless telecommunications industry, general political uncertainties in Russia and the CIS, general economic developments in Russia and the CIS,
and/or litigation with third parties or our shareholders
(including Telenor). The actual outcome may also differ materially if the VimpelCom Group is unable to obtain all necessary corporate approvals relating to its business (including
approval of funding and specific transactions), and other factors.
There can be no assurance that these risks and uncertainties will
not have a material adverse effect on the VimpelCom Group, that
the VimpelCom Group will be able to grow in Russia and the CIS, that Russian operations will be cash flow positive in 2006 or that the Company will
be successful in integrating its acquired CIS operations into the
VimpelCom Group. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statements include the risks
described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the
year ended December 31, 2005 and other public filings made by the Company with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, which risk factors are incorporated herein
by reference. VimpelCom disclaims any obligation to update
developments of these risk factors or to announce publicly any revision to any of the forward- looking statements contained in this release, or to make corrections to
reflect future events or developments. |
Welcome Remarks Alexander Izosimov, Chief Executive Officer |
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VimpelCom 3Q2006 Financial Highlights +52.6% Revenue, $ mln 1,358.9 1,121.5 936.2 910.4 890.3 3Q 05 4Q 05 1Q 06 2Q 06 3Q 06 +37.7% Net Income, $ mln 194.9 151.7 150.2 194.9 268.4 3Q 05 4Q 05 1Q 06 2Q 06 3Q 06 OIBDA Margin, % 50.5% 46.1% 51.6% 50.1% 52.8% 3Q 05 4Q 05 1Q 06 2Q 06 3Q 06 +59.5% OIBDA, $ mln 717.8 561.6 482.6 419.7 450.0 3Q 05 4Q 05 1Q 06 2Q 06 3Q 06 |
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Strong Balance Sheet 2,343 1,581 1,998 4,780 6,307 7,748 2004 2005 9M2006 Total Debt Total Assets Source: VimpelCom *LTM OIBDA constitutes the sum of the lines: LTM Operating income and LTM
Depreciation and amortization LTM stands for last twelve months to reporting date * * Includes Impairment of long-lived assets * * * In cases when OIBDA is part of financial ratios it is deemed to be
calculated in accordance with the reconciliation tables
herein Assets and Liabilities, $ mln ($ mln) 09/30/06 12/31/05 12/31/04 Cash and Cash Equivalents 605 364 306 Total Assets 7,748 6,307 4,780 Total Debt 2,343 1,998 1,581 -Short-term 358 421 190 -Long-term 1,985 1,577 1,391 Shareholders' Equity 3,669 2,741 2,157 LTM OIBDA* 2,182 1,571 1,027 - LTM Depreciation and amortization** 922 593 353 - LTM Operating Income 1,260 978 674 LTM Interest 180 147 86 Debt/Equity 0.6 0.7 0.7 Debt/OIBDA*** 1.1 1.3 1.5 OIBDA/Interest 12.1 10.7 12 Debt/Assets 0.3 0.3 0.3 |
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Net Operating Cash Flow vs CAPEX * Net operating cash flow as % of Capex 70.3%* 79.4%* 108.9%* 64.8%* 1,805.4 511.9 805.4 1,298.2 1,657.8 728.0 1,242.0 1,635.3 2003 2004 2005 30.09.06 (LTM) Net Operating Cash Flow, $ mln Capex, $ mln |
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Operating Highlights: Russia 9.0 8.4 7.8 9.0 10.6 7.7 7.0 6.6 7.4 8.6 3Q05 4Q05 1Q06 2Q06 3Q06 ARPU active base ARPU 34% 34% 34% 33% 32% 19% 19% 18% 18% 19% 12% 12% 13% 14% 14% 34% 34% 35% 35% 35% 3Q05 4Q05 1Q06 2Q06 3Q06 MTS VimpelCom MegaFon Others MOU (min) ARPU (US$) VimpelCom Subscriber Base in Russia, mln Subscriber Market Share in Russia 129.9 131.4 132.0 140.7 151.9 111.6 109.5 110.6 115.9 123.2 3Q05 4Q05 1Q06 2Q06 3Q06 MOU active base MOU 44.8 46.9 47.7 43.1 38.4 32.2 35.9 37.4 38.2 38.8 6.2 7.2 7.4 8.7 8.9 3Q05 4Q05 1Q06 2Q06 3Q06 Active Inactive |
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Financial Highlights: Russia +45.8% Net Revenues, $ mln 842.2 859.2 871.0 1,020.5 1,228.1 3Q 05 4Q 05 1Q 06 2Q 06 3Q 06 CAPEX, $ mln 230.8 622.6 146.4 297.4 225.7 3Q 05 4Q 05 1Q 06 2Q 06 3Q 06 +54.5% OIBDA, $ mln 666.4 529.7 462.3 404.1 431.4 3Q 05 4Q 05 1Q 06 2Q 06 3Q 06 CAPEX/Revenue, LTM 32.5% 36.1% 41.6% 49.4% 47.5% 56.5% 2Q 05 3Q 05 4Q 05 1Q 06 2Q 06 3Q 06 |
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Operating Highlights: Kazakhstan 10.8 10.3 8.8 12.6 14.4 10.5 9.1 7.8 10.0 11.3 3Q05 4Q05 1Q06 2Q06 3Q06 ARPU active base ARPU 3.2 2.9 2.5 2.1 1.7 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.2 2.6 0.6 0.4 0.7 0.24 0.04 3Q05 4Q05 1Q06 2Q06 3Q06 Active Inactive 62% 60% 55% 52% 49% 36% 37% 41% 44% 47% 2% 3% 4% 4% 4% 3Q05 4Q05 1Q06 2Q06 3Q06 K'Cell KarTel Others ARPU (US$) MOU (min) VimpelCom Subscriber Base in Kazakhstan, mln. Subscriber Market Share in Kazakhstan 55.1 49.2 44.8 66.3 87.5 53.5 43.4 40.0 52.4 68.6 3Q05 4Q05 1Q06 2Q06 3Q06 MOU active base MOU |
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Financial Highlights: Kazakhstan +115.2% Net Revenues, $ mln 103.5 80.1 54.0 49.2 48.1 3Q 05 4Q 05 1Q 06 2Q 06 3Q 06 CAPEX, $ mln 54.6 36.5 35.7 57.2 30.9 3Q 05 4Q 05 1Q 06 2Q 06 3Q 06 +164.9% OIBDA, $ mln 18.5 17.0 21.9 33.9 49.0 3Q 05 4Q 05 1Q 06 2Q 06 3Q 06 CAPEX/ Revenue, LTM 67.0% 77.5% 80.9% 69.3% 64.2% 3Q 05 4Q 05 1Q 06 2Q 06 3Q 06 |
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Operating and Financial Highlights: Ukraine VimpelCom Subscriber Base in Ukraine, mln. ARPU (US$) MOU (min) Net Revenue in Ukraine, $ mln 4.3 3.4 5.9 6.7 4.1 2.6 4.7 5.5 4Q05 1Q06 2Q06 3Q06 ARPU active base ARPU 36.2 60.8 172.4 168.4 34.6 47.3 137.2 139.0 4Q05 1Q06 2Q06 3Q06 MOU active base MOU +475.0% 2.0 2.1 5.8 11.5 4Q05 1Q06 2Q06 3Q06 0.94 0.28 0.57 0.26 0.26 0.14 0.47 0.77 0.10 0.17 0.14 4Q05 1Q06 2Q06 3Q06 Active Inactive |
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The Rest of the CIS The Beeline brand was launched in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in September 2006. Mobitel, a Georgian GSM-1800 license holder, was
acquired in July 2006. Network construction is under
way. ArmenTel, an Armenian fixed-line and mobile communications operator, was acquired in November 2006. |
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Summary Highest quarterly revenue and OIBDA ever, reaching $1.36 billion and $0.72 billion, respectively. Strong Y-o-Y revenue growth of 52.6%. Robust ARPU growth in major markets. OIBDA growth of 59.5% y-o-y and OIBDA margin of 52.8%. Exceptionally strong revenue, OIBDA growth and market share gain in
Kazakhstan. Strong subscriber growth in Ukraine. |
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Reconciliation Tables of non-U.S. GAAP Measures to Their Most Directly Comparable U.S. GAAP Financial Measures |
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Reconciliation of OIBDA and OIBDA Margin in Russia (Unaudited) ($'000) September 30, 2006 June 30, 2006 March 31, 2006 December 31, 2005 September 30, 2005 OIBDA 666,354 529,704 462,337 404,113 431,423 Depreciation (221,973) (182,684) (161,936) (135,740) (112,964) Amortization (26,429) (25,657) (24,977) (27,998) (26,045) Operating Income 417,952 321,363 275,424 240,375 292,414 OIBDA margin 54.2% 51.9% 53.1% 47.0% 51.2% Less: Depreciation as % of net operating revenues (18.0%) (17.9%) (18.6%) (15.7%) (13.4%) Less: Amortization as % of net operating revenues (2.2%) (2.5%) (2.9%) (3.3%) (3.1%) Operating Income 34.0% 31.5% 31.6% 28.0% 34.7% Reconciliation of OIBDA to operating income Reconciliation of OIBDA margin to operating income as percentage of
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Reconciliation of OIBDA and OIBDA Margin in Kazakhstan (Unaudited) ($'000) September 30, 2006 June 30, 2006 March 31, 2006 December 31, 2005 September 30, 2005 OIBDA 49,023 33,908 21,907 16,979 18,534 Depreciation (17,981) (9,363) (7,672) (7,655) (5,036) Amortization (9,550) (9,324) (8,785) (8,245) (8,473) Operating Income 21,492 15,221 5,450 1,079 5,025 OIBDA margin 47.0% 42.2% 40.3% 34.2% 38.6% Less: Depreciation as % of net operating revenues (17.2%) (11.7%) (14.1%) (15.4%) (10.5%) Less: Amortization as % of net operating revenues (9.2%) (11.5%) (16.2%) (16.6%) (17.6%) Operating Income 20.6% 19.0% 10.0% 2.2% 10.5% Reconciliation of OIBDA to operating income Reconciliation of OIBDA margin to operating income as percentage of
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Reconciliation of ARPU in Russia (Unaudited) ($'000) September 30, 2006 June 30, 2006 March 31, 2006 December 31, 2005 September 30, 2005 Service revenue and connection fees 1,223,681 1,014,810 864,767 849,775 833,888 Less: Connection fees 410 622 404 259 325 Less: Revenue from rent of fiber-optic channels 760 325 328 309 520 Service revenue used to calculate ARPU 1,222,511 1,013,863 864,035 849,207 833,043 Average number of subscribers ('000) 47,306 45,803 43,919 40,484 36,182 ARPU(US$) 8.6 7.4 6.6 7.0 7.7 Average number of active subscribers ('000) 38,365 37,733 36,784 33,754 30,962 ARPU per active subscriber (US$) 10.6 9.0 7.8 8.4 9.0 Reconciliation of ARPU to service revenue and connection fees Three months ended |
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Reconciliation of ARPU in Kazakhstan (Unaudited) ($'000) September 30, 2006 June 30, 2006 March 31, 2006 December 31, 2005 September 30, 2005 Service revenue and connection fees 104,208 80,301 54,382 49,668 48,282 Less: Connection fees 0 0 0 0 0 Less: Revenue from rent of fiber-optic channels 0 0 0 0 0 Service revenue used to calculate ARPU 104,208 80,301 54,382 49,668 48,282 Average number of subscribers ('000) 3,077 2,681 2,316 1,818 1,527 ARPU(US$) 11.3 10.0 7.8 9.1 10.5 Average number of active subscribers ('000) 2,412 2,120 2,070 1,604 1,484 ARPU per active subscriber (US$) 14.4 12.6 8.8 10.3 10.8 Reconciliation of ARPU to service revenue and connection fees Three months ended |
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Reconciliation of ARPU in Ukraine (Unaudited) ($'000) September 30, 2006 June 30, 2006 March 31, 2006 December 31, 2005 September 30, 2006 Service revenue and connection fees 12,320 5,948 2,103 1,952 n/a Less: Connection fees 3 0 0 0 n/a Less: Revenue from rent of fiber-optic channels 0 0 0 0 n/a Service revenue used to calculate ARPU 12,317 5,948 2,103 1,952 n/a Average number of subscribers ('000) 741 424 268 239 n/a ARPU (US$) 5.5 4.7 2.6 4.1 n/a Average number of active subscribers ('000) 611 338 208 228 n/a ARPU per active subscriber (US$) 6.7 5.9 3.4 4.3 n/a Reconciliation of ARPU to service revenue and connection fees Three months ended |