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DiGi Q4 profit up on increased subscriber usage
Saturday January 29, 2011
By LEONG HUNG YEE
hungyee@thestar.com.my
KUALA LUMPUR: DiGi.Com Bhd net profit for the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2010 jumped 34.7% to RM332mil mainly due to increased usage from a bigger subscriber base.
“Higher usage from an enlarged subscription base of 8.8 million (2009: 7.7 million), the inclusion of handset bundles plus rising revenue contributions from data services were the key revenue drivers for the year,” DiGi said in a note accompanying its results.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia yesterday, the company said its revenue for the fourth quarter rose 14.5% to RM1.43bil from RM1.24bil previously. Its earnings per share rose to 42.7 sen from 31.7 sen.
For the full year ended Dec 31, 2010 (FY10), DiGi net profit improved 17.7% to RM1.17bil versus RM1bil in the previous corresponding period. Revenue for the full year was up 10% to RM5.4bil while pre-tax profit increased to RM1.59bil.
DiGi has declared a fourth interim dividend of 43 sen single-tier exempt dividend per ordinary share of 10 sen each for FY10.
“We have tapped on the rapid increase in demand for quality Internet access that we saw in Malaysia during the year while at the same time, we continued to make inroads into previously underserved markets,” chief executive officer Henrik Clausen said in a separate statement.
“We have anticipated the needs of our customers well by making access to smart phones easier and affordable, with applications that are relevant to our customer base. This has stimulated increased usage from the larger subscriber base of 8.8 million, which in turn, improved the overall revenue contributions of data services,” he said.
DiGi has 4.2 million Internet users and expects demand to trend up from both existing and new customers. Its data services registered a growth of about 20% year-on-year to RM1.2bil against RM1bil in FY09.
“It was mainly precipitated by high take-up of smart-phone bundles and attractive mobile broadband offerings launched in the year. However, average revenue per user (Arpu) dipped to RM52 (2009: RM55). This was the cumulative result of increased competition on international traffic, a higher proportion of on-net traffic and reduced domestic interconnect revenue following the reduction in mobile termination rate that came into effect in early July 2010,” DiGi said.
Group earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) grew 13% to RM2.4bil from RM2.1bil in the previous year.
DiGi attributed the improved Ebitda to the group’s efforts in executing its planned operational efficiency initiatives, coupled with strong revenue momentum. “Correspondingly, Ebitda margin improved to 44.4% in FY10 from 43.3% a year ago,” it added.
On its outlook for 2011, DiGi said it would continue to actively address the rising demand for quality data services in Malaysia.
“We will prioritise network investments, which include growing our 3G/HSPA coverage from the current 50% to accelerate our reach, and cater for higher speed capacity, reliability and quality of service. Capital expenditure will be in line with 2010 to support this,” Clausen said.
DiGi expects to “achieve high single-digit revenue growth” for FY11.
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/1/29/business/7897010&sec=business
By LEONG HUNG YEE
hungyee@thestar.com.my
KUALA LUMPUR: DiGi.Com Bhd net profit for the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2010 jumped 34.7% to RM332mil mainly due to increased usage from a bigger subscriber base.
“Higher usage from an enlarged subscription base of 8.8 million (2009: 7.7 million), the inclusion of handset bundles plus rising revenue contributions from data services were the key revenue drivers for the year,” DiGi said in a note accompanying its results.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia yesterday, the company said its revenue for the fourth quarter rose 14.5% to RM1.43bil from RM1.24bil previously. Its earnings per share rose to 42.7 sen from 31.7 sen.
For the full year ended Dec 31, 2010 (FY10), DiGi net profit improved 17.7% to RM1.17bil versus RM1bil in the previous corresponding period. Revenue for the full year was up 10% to RM5.4bil while pre-tax profit increased to RM1.59bil.
DiGi has declared a fourth interim dividend of 43 sen single-tier exempt dividend per ordinary share of 10 sen each for FY10.
“We have tapped on the rapid increase in demand for quality Internet access that we saw in Malaysia during the year while at the same time, we continued to make inroads into previously underserved markets,” chief executive officer Henrik Clausen said in a separate statement.
“We have anticipated the needs of our customers well by making access to smart phones easier and affordable, with applications that are relevant to our customer base. This has stimulated increased usage from the larger subscriber base of 8.8 million, which in turn, improved the overall revenue contributions of data services,” he said.
DiGi has 4.2 million Internet users and expects demand to trend up from both existing and new customers. Its data services registered a growth of about 20% year-on-year to RM1.2bil against RM1bil in FY09.
“It was mainly precipitated by high take-up of smart-phone bundles and attractive mobile broadband offerings launched in the year. However, average revenue per user (Arpu) dipped to RM52 (2009: RM55). This was the cumulative result of increased competition on international traffic, a higher proportion of on-net traffic and reduced domestic interconnect revenue following the reduction in mobile termination rate that came into effect in early July 2010,” DiGi said.
Group earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) grew 13% to RM2.4bil from RM2.1bil in the previous year.
DiGi attributed the improved Ebitda to the group’s efforts in executing its planned operational efficiency initiatives, coupled with strong revenue momentum. “Correspondingly, Ebitda margin improved to 44.4% in FY10 from 43.3% a year ago,” it added.
On its outlook for 2011, DiGi said it would continue to actively address the rising demand for quality data services in Malaysia.
“We will prioritise network investments, which include growing our 3G/HSPA coverage from the current 50% to accelerate our reach, and cater for higher speed capacity, reliability and quality of service. Capital expenditure will be in line with 2010 to support this,” Clausen said.
DiGi expects to “achieve high single-digit revenue growth” for FY11.
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/1/29/business/7897010&sec=business
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Maxis, DiGi unveil price plans for iPhone 4 in Malaysia Click on the picture for specifications
The war for the iPhone 4 subscriber is currently being battled out in Malaysia between Maxis Berhad and DiGi Telecommunications, both of whom have unveiled their pricing plans and availability.
While both companies are doing a launch event within hours of each other, DiGi is making the phone available on 24 Sept and Maxis will follow two days later on 26 Sept.
Now, unless you´re on a contract, the next question just may well be: "Which plan -- DiGi or Maxis?"
Since there´ll be no difference in the hardware on offer, Maxis & DiGi can only compete based on its coverage, plans and services as well as rebates on the suggested retail price of RM2,390 for the 32GB model and RM2,290 for the 16GB model.
Maxis´ pricing for the iPhone 4 was available online earlier, while DiGi´s plans for the iPhone 4 was officially revealed today.
Maxis is offering the iPhone 4 at eight different price points, depending on one of the four call plans and either a 12- or 24-month contract.
It is even offering the iPhone 4 16GB and 32GB for free if you sign up for the iValue 4 plan (RM375 per month) on a 24 month contract. The phone price can go all the way up to RM1,990 for the iValue 1 plan (RM100 per month) on a 12-month contract.
DiGi has made it simpler, offering the iPhone 4 32GB for RM2,490 and the iPhone 4 16GB for RM2,090. However, it is only available on a 24-month contract but DiGi will be offering the iPhone 4 without a contract for RM2,390 (32GB) and RM1,990 (16GB) from 1 November for current iDiGi subscribers.
While the price of the iPhones by DiGi are higher that Maxis´, their call plans start at a lower point.
Being a data intensive phone, it is important to see what kind of data package you can get with the iPhone 4. When comparing the plans, it does seem that DiGi offers a better data deal, even though the price of the iPhone 4 is higher.
DiGi´s giving 1GB of data under the iDiGi 88 plan (RM63 a month), 3GB of data under the iDiGi 138 plan (RM88 per month) and 5GB worth of data under the iDiGi 238 plan (RM158 per month). If you choose auto-billing the monthly fees are reduced by RM5.
On the other hand, for Maxis, 1GB of data comes under the iValue 1 plan (RM100 per month), 2GB of data is offered in the iValue 2 plan (RM155 per month) and 4GB of data is offered in the iValue 4 plan (RM375 per month). It also has the iValue 3 plan offering 3GB of data at RM250 per month.
As for SMS and MMS messaging, there´s not much of a difference in the offers but Maxis also offers more free local calls when compared to DiGi (at least 200 minutes for DiGi vs a minimum 333 minutes for Maxis).
So it basically boils down to coverage and whether you want to pay a lower monthly fee or a lower price for your iPhone 4.
by Aimie Pardas
Published Date : 23 September 2010
Read more: http://gadgets.emedia.com.my/product.php?id=1163/Article/index_html#ixzz1BkrFHrlV
While both companies are doing a launch event within hours of each other, DiGi is making the phone available on 24 Sept and Maxis will follow two days later on 26 Sept.
Now, unless you´re on a contract, the next question just may well be: "Which plan -- DiGi or Maxis?"
Since there´ll be no difference in the hardware on offer, Maxis & DiGi can only compete based on its coverage, plans and services as well as rebates on the suggested retail price of RM2,390 for the 32GB model and RM2,290 for the 16GB model.
Maxis´ pricing for the iPhone 4 was available online earlier, while DiGi´s plans for the iPhone 4 was officially revealed today.
Maxis is offering the iPhone 4 at eight different price points, depending on one of the four call plans and either a 12- or 24-month contract.
It is even offering the iPhone 4 16GB and 32GB for free if you sign up for the iValue 4 plan (RM375 per month) on a 24 month contract. The phone price can go all the way up to RM1,990 for the iValue 1 plan (RM100 per month) on a 12-month contract.
DiGi has made it simpler, offering the iPhone 4 32GB for RM2,490 and the iPhone 4 16GB for RM2,090. However, it is only available on a 24-month contract but DiGi will be offering the iPhone 4 without a contract for RM2,390 (32GB) and RM1,990 (16GB) from 1 November for current iDiGi subscribers.
While the price of the iPhones by DiGi are higher that Maxis´, their call plans start at a lower point.
Being a data intensive phone, it is important to see what kind of data package you can get with the iPhone 4. When comparing the plans, it does seem that DiGi offers a better data deal, even though the price of the iPhone 4 is higher.
DiGi´s giving 1GB of data under the iDiGi 88 plan (RM63 a month), 3GB of data under the iDiGi 138 plan (RM88 per month) and 5GB worth of data under the iDiGi 238 plan (RM158 per month). If you choose auto-billing the monthly fees are reduced by RM5.
On the other hand, for Maxis, 1GB of data comes under the iValue 1 plan (RM100 per month), 2GB of data is offered in the iValue 2 plan (RM155 per month) and 4GB of data is offered in the iValue 4 plan (RM375 per month). It also has the iValue 3 plan offering 3GB of data at RM250 per month.
As for SMS and MMS messaging, there´s not much of a difference in the offers but Maxis also offers more free local calls when compared to DiGi (at least 200 minutes for DiGi vs a minimum 333 minutes for Maxis).
So it basically boils down to coverage and whether you want to pay a lower monthly fee or a lower price for your iPhone 4.
by Aimie Pardas
Published Date : 23 September 2010
Read more: http://gadgets.emedia.com.my/product.php?id=1163/Article/index_html#ixzz1BkrFHrlV
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