Grameenphone registers 3.4pc growth in 2018

Grameenphone Ltd. registered a 3.4 per cent annual growth after reporting a total of Tk 132.8 billion as revenue in 2018.

Data revenue grew by 21 per cent along with voice revenue growth of 6.6 per cent in 2018.

During the 4th quarter, total revenue grew by 7.7 per cent.

Grameenphone Ltd. acquired 7.4 million new subscribers in 2018, registering 11.3 per cent growth. The company also added 5.9 million internet subscribers; 51 per cent of total subscribers of Grameen-phone Ltd. are using internet services.

"In 2018, we delivered a strong business performance driven by excellent execution in the market. We launched 4G in Bangladesh in February and faced many challenges this year with a tough competitive environment and regulatory directives. We witnessed healthy growth in voice and data revenue" said Michael Patrick Foley, CEO of Grameenphone Ltd.

"Grameenphone Ltd. completed 2018 with a strong performance with efficiency and profitability. We recorded a healthy growth in subscriber base and corresponding usage.

Throughout the year there was aggressive competition affecting data pricing, along with the implementation of unified tariff for voice", said Karl Erik Broten, CFO of Grameenphone Ltd.

He added "With the growth potential of the market and our focus on operational efficiency, simplification, and driving value for our customers, we are optimistic in delivering profitable growth going forward."

The Board of Directors of Grameenphone Ltd. have recommended 28 BDT per share for the full year 2018 dividend based on the decision taken at the Board Meeting held on 27 January 2019.

With this, the total cash dividend stands at 155 per cent  of paid up capital which represents 108 per cent of Profit After Tax for the year 2018 (including 125 per cent interim cash dividend).

The Shareholders as of the record date of 17 February 2019 will be entitled for this final dividend, which is subject to the Shareholders' approval at the 22nd AGM to be held on 23 April 2019.

"There are many regulatory initiatives of significance currently in discussion phase for implementation during 2019. Some initiatives of note are the anticipated regulations on SMP (significant market power), Tower Sharing Licensing and Quality of Service.

We would like to reiterate our commitment towards meaningful consultations between industry and government that can enrich the industry service propositions further, which in-effect will facilitate the current economic growth momentum of the country," said Michael Patrick Foley, CEO of Grameenphone Ltd.

Grameenphone registers 3.4pc growth in 2018

Grameenphone Ltd. registered a 3.4 per cent annual growth after reporting a total of Tk 132.8 billion as revenue in 2018. Data revenue grew by 21 per cent along with voice revenue growth of 6.6 per cent in 2018. During the 4th quarter, total revenue grew by 7.7 per cent. Grameenphone Ltd. acquired 7.4 million new subscribers in 2018, registering 11.3 per cent growth. The company also added 5.9 million internet subscribers; 51 per cent of total subscribers of Grameen-phone Ltd. are using internet services. In 2018, we delivered a strong business performance driven by excellent execution in the market. We launched 4G in Bangladesh in February and faced many challenges this year with a tough competitive environment and regulatory directives. We witnessed healthy growth in voice and data revenue said Michael Patrick Foley, CEO of Grameenphone Ltd. Grameenphone Ltd. completed 2018 with a strong performance with efficiency and profitability. We recorded a healthy growth in subscriber base and corresponding usage. Throughout the year there was aggressive competition affecting data pricing, along with the implementation of unified tariff for voice, said Karl Erik Broten, CFO of Grameenphone Ltd. He added With the growth potential of the market and our focus on operational efficiency, simplification, and driving value for our customers, we are optimistic in delivering profitable growth going forward. The Board of Directors of Grameenphone Ltd. have recommended 28 BDT per share for the full year 2018 dividend based on the decision taken at the Board Meeting held on 27 January 2019. With this, the total cash dividend stands at 155 per cent of paid up capital which represents 108 per cent of Profit After Tax for the year 2018 (including 125 per cent interim cash dividend). The Shareholders as of the record date of 17 February 2019 will be entitled for this final dividend, which is subject to the Shareholders approval at the 22nd AGM to be held on 23 April 2019. There are many regulatory initiatives of significance currently in discussion phase for implementation during 2019. Some initiatives of note are the anticipated regulations on SMP (significant market power), Tower Sharing Licensing and Quality of Service. We would like to reiterate our commitment towards meaningful consultations between industry and government that can enrich the industry service propositions further, which in-effect will facilitate the current economic growth momentum of the country, said Michael Patrick Foley, CEO of Grameenphone Ltd.