December 2005
Introduction
TELUS is the largest telecommunications company in Western Canada and the second largest in the country, with $8.1 billion of annual revenue, 4.7 million network access lines, 1.0 million Internet subscribers, and 4.5 million wireless subscribers. The company provides Canadians with a wide range of wireline and wireless telecommunications products and services including data, Internet protocol (IP), voice, video and entertainment services, utilizing advanced IP-based technologies. For more information about TELUS, please visit www.TELUS.com.
Strategic Intent
To unleash the power of the Internet to deliver the best solutions to Canadians at home, in the workplace and on the move.
Financial Overview
Stock Exchange Listing
Toronto Stock Exchange
Common Voting Shares - T
Non-Voting Shares - T.NV
New York Stock Exchange
Non-Voting Shares - TU
Share Facts
Share information as of December 31, 2005:
- 350.1 million outstanding shares
- 183.5 million Common shares
- 166.6 million Non-voting shares
- $16.6 billion market cap
Investor Relations Contact
e-mail: ir@telus.com
toll free: 1-800-667-48711
fax: (604) 434-6763
website: www.telus.com
1 includes interactive voice response system and fax-on-demand information service
Major Lines of Business
($ millions) |
2005 |
2004 |
Change |
TELUS wireline
Revenue
EBITDA *
High-Speed Internet Subscribers (thousands)
Total Internet Subscribers (thousands)
Network Access Lines (thousands)
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$ 4,847
$ 1,852
763
999
4,691 |
$ 4,769
$ 1,948
690
971
4,808 |
1.6%
-4.9%
10.6%
2.9%
-2.4% |
TELUS wireless
Revenue
EBITDA
Wireless Subscribers (thousands) |
$ 3,296
$ 1,443
4,521 |
$ 2,812
$ 1,142
3,936 |
17.2%
26.3%
14.8% |
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* 2005 EBITDA impacted by $133 million of non-recurring net labour disruption expenses |
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2006 Consolidated Target Highlights
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2006 targets |
Change from 2005 |
| Revenue (billions) |
$8.6 to $8.7 |
↑ 6 to 7% |
| EBITDA (billions) |
$3.5 to $3.6 |
↑ 6 to 9% |
| Capex (billions) |
$1.5 to $1.55 |
↑ 14 to 18% |
| Free Cash Flow (billions) |
$1.55 to $1.65 |
↑ 6 to 13% |
| EPS ($) |
$2.40 to $2.60 |
↑ 22 to 23% |
This fact sheet contains statements about expected future events and financial and operating results
of TELUS that are forward-looking. By their nature, forward-looking statements require the Company to
make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. There is significant risk that
the forward-looking statements will not prove to be accurate. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements as a number of factors could cause actual future results and events to
differ materially from that expressed in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly this fact
sheet is subject to the disclaimer and qualified by the assumptions (including assumptions
for 2006 targets), qualifications and risk factors referred to in the fourth quarter 2005
news release
Management's discussion and analysis – February 15, 2006.
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Executive Leadership Team
| 2006 Key Dates - expected |
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Q1 2006
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Q2 2006
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Q3 2006
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Q4 2006
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| Earnings Release |
May 3 |
August 4 |
November 3 |
February 2007 |
| Dividend Payment |
April 1 |
July 1 |
October 1 |
January 1, 2007 |
| Dividend Record |
March 10 |
June 9 |
September 8 |
December 11 |
| Ex-dividend |
March 8 |
June 7 |
September 6 |
December 7 |
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Dividend
TELUS declared a quarterly dividend of 27.5 cents per share on outstanding Common and Non-Voting Shares payable April 1, 2006.
Analyst Coverage
| Firm |
Analyst |
Phone |
| BMO Nesbitt Burns |
Peter Rhamey |
(416) 359-6191 |
| Canaccord Capital |
Nick Majendie |
(604) 643-7005 |
| Citigroup World Markets |
Michael Rollins |
(212) 816-1317 |
| Conscius Capital |
Kona Shio |
(514) 448-2223 |
| Credit Suisse First Boston |
Randal Rudniski |
(416) 352-4588 |
| Desjardins Securities |
Joseph MacKay |
(416) 861-1317 |
| GMP Securities |
Peter MacDonald |
(416) 943-6658 |
| Goldman Sachs |
Marje Soova |
(212) 357-9742 |
| Haywood Securities |
Robert Goff |
(416) 507-2740 |
| Merrill Lynch |
Glen Campbell |
(416) 369-7651 |
| Morgan Stanley |
Vance Edelson |
(212) 761-0078 |
| National Bank Financial |
Greg MacDonald |
(416) 869-6775 |
| RBC Capital Markets |
Jonathan Allen |
(416) 842-3806 |
| Scotia Capital Markets |
John Henderson |
(416) 863-7780 |
| TD Newcrest |
Vince Valentini |
(416) 944-7012 |
| Thomas Weisel |
James Breen |
(617) 488-4107 |
| UBS Securities |
Jeffrey Fan |
(416) 814-3691 |
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