Most companies’ capital costs have decreased or almost increased: for megaphone – minus 12.6%, for MTS – plus 3%, for Rostelecom – plus 1%. Only Vimpelcom increased by 64%in investment.
At the same time, income has increased in all operators: 4-12%. In MTS, 370 billion rubles for Rostelecom – 393 billion rubles, Megaphone – Vimpelkom for 241 billion rubles – for 158 billion rubles. However, the free cash flow in MTS decreased by almost 86%and was minus in Rostelecom.
Companies explain the decrease in the snow with a high key rate, which makes debts more expensive. It also shows the optimization of expenses in Megafon and Rostelecom. In MTS, a decrease is associated with a high base last year after the sale of an enterprise in Armenia.
Source: Ferra
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