
On 28 December 2009, KPN concluded the cancellation of 42,049,583 ordinary shares that were repurchased as part of the EUR 1.0 billion share repurchase program of 2009.
KPN announces that it has chosen ZTE Corporation to supply HSPA-enabled 3G equipment for the further expansion and technical upgrade of its mobile networks in Germany and Belgium.
KPN B.V. (“KPN”) today announced that it has successfully completed its cash tender offer to acquire all the outstanding shares of common stock of iBasis, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBAS) (“iBasis”) not otherwise held by KPN.
KPN today announces its ambition for fiber in the Netherlands. Following commercial fiber pilots in ten cities, KPN believes Fiber-to-the-Home (fttH) is the long-term superior technology and will proceed with fiber in the Dutch consumer market. As a result, KPN is committed to a gradual, regional fiber roll-out.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 7 December to 11 December 2009, it has repurchased 407,536 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 11.97.
Jos Streppel, the current Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Royal KPN N.V., will succeed Ton Risseeuw as Chairman. Mr. Risseeuw has announced that he wishes to step down as Chairman effective as of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) 2010. Mr. Risseeuw will remain a member of the Supervisory Board.
KPN B.V. (“KPN”) today announced that it has extended its cash tender offer to acquire all the outstanding shares of common stock of iBasis, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBAS) (“iBasis”) not otherwise held by KPN. The depositary for the tender offer has informed KPN that, as of midnight on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, approximately 23,112,954 shares have been tendered in and not withdrawn from the tender offer (including 1,158,522 shares tendered pursuant to a notice of guaranteed delivery).
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 30 November to 4 December 2009, it has repurchased 465,835 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 11.95.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 23 November to 27 November 2009, it has repurchased 644,367 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 11.78.
KPN announces today that its subsidiary KPN Mobile International has entered into an agreement with Mobistar for the sale of its fixed Belgian B2B and Carrier business, including its fiber network, for an amount of EUR 65 million on a cash and debt-free basis.
November 23, 2009, The Hague, The Netherlands and Burlington, MA - KPN B.V. (“KPN”) and iBasis, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBAS) (“iBasis”) today announced that they have entered into a settlement agreement under which KPN will make a last and final increase of its offer for the outstanding shares in iBasis not otherwise held by KPN to $3.00 per share in cash. The Special Committee of iBasis’s Board of Directors has unanimously approved the agreement and recommends that iBasis stockholders tender their shares in KPN’s tender offer.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 16 November to 20 November 2009, it has repurchased 2,536,804 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 11.93.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 9 November to 13 November 2009, it has repurchased 1,493,698 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 12.21.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 2 November to 6 November 2009, it has repurchased 1,684,674 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 12.16.
KPN announces that today its Supervisory Board has formally appointed Mrs Carla Smits-Nusteling to the company’s Board of Management.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 26 October to 30 October 2009, it has repurchased 1,417,007 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 12.25.
Q3 results reflect focus on EBITDA, free cash flow and market shares
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 19 October to 23 October 2009, it has repurchased 1,671,638 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 12.16
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 12 October to 16 October 2009, it has repurchased 390,094 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 12.01.
KPN has reached an agreement in principle with Fortis Private Equity Netherlands to sell SNT Netherlands and SNT Belgium.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 5 October to 9 October 2009, it has repurchased 2,140,528 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 11.68.
Mobistar and KPN Group Belgium (BASE) have announced a collaboration agreement to jointly expand their mobile telecommunication networks. This agreement will have a positive impact on network coverage in view of new environmental standards.
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS – October 5, 2009 - KPN B.V. (“KPN”) today announced an increase in the purchase price to be paid in its cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of iBasis, Inc. (“iBasis”) (Nasdaq: IBAS) not otherwise held by KPN to $2.25 per share. All other terms and conditions of the tender offer remain unchanged.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 21 September to 25 September 2009, it has repurchased 1,221,060 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 11.45.
KPN has successfully launched a Eurobond for an amount of EUR 700 million, with a 15 year maturity and a coupon of 5.625%. The bond has been placed with a broad range of institutional investors across Europe.
KPN announces its intention to issue a benchmark Eurobond under its Global Medium Term Note programme. The proceeds of this bond will be used to refinance debt and for general corporate purposes. Furthermore, KPN seeks to extend its maturity profile with a long dated tenor.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 14 September to 18 September 2009, it has repurchased 1,891,965 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 11.35.
The Supervisory Board of Royal KPN N.V. announces its intention to appoint Mrs Carla Smits-Nusteling to KPN’s Board of Management as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 7 September to 11 September 2009, it has repurchased 2,038,869 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 10.76
KPN has successfully launched a Sterling denominated benchmark bond for an amount of 850 million Sterling (approximately EUR 970 million) with a maturity of 20 years and a Pound Sterling coupon of 5.75%. The bond has been placed with a broad range of institutional investors across the United Kingdom.
KPN announces its intention to issue a Sterling denominated benchmark bond under its Global Medium Term Note programme. The proceeds of this bond will be used to refinance debt and for general corporate purposes. Furthermore, KPN seeks to extend its maturity profile with a long dated tenor.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 31 Augustus to 4 September 2009, it has repurchased 1,978,278 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 10.65.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 24 August to 28 August 2009, it has repurchased 1,385,279 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 10.81.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 17 August to 21 August 2009, it has repurchased 1,224,047 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 10.43.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 10 August to 14 August 2009, it has repurchased 1,301,427 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 10.61.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 3 August to 7 August 2009, it has repurchased 1,197,825 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 10.33.
KPN reaffirms its public tender offer for the remaining shares in iBasis. KPN continues to believe that the offer is fair and that iBasis would be better placed to confront its competitive challenges and improve its operational and strategic potential as a wholly-owned member of the KPN Group than it does as a public company.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 27 July to 31 July 2009, it has repurchased 1,147,746 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 10.36.
Following a recent court judgment, KPN has decided to return some of its Telfort frequencies to the Dutch government. These frequencies relate to licenses granted to Telfort in 1998 and 2000 (DCS1800 and UMTS).
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 20 July to 24 July 2009, it has repurchased 2,280,268 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 9.93.
On track to deliver EBITDA and free cash flow Highlights • Resilient results reflect continued focus on EBITDA and free cash flow, EPS up 10% • Solid performance Dutch Telco business, strong EBITDA growth • Mobile International service revenues flat, Challenger strategy resulting in continued EBITDA growth • Early anticipation of economic downturn is paying off • EUR 0.23 interim dividend per share for 2009, up 15%, maintaining EBITDA and free cash flow guidance
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 13 July to 17 July 2009, it has repurchased 963,707 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 9.74.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 6 July to 10 July 2009, it has repurchased 2,051,071 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 9.79. To date, approximately 64% of the repurchase program has been completed.
Royal KPN N.V. (“KPN”) announced today that it intends to launch, through its wholly owned subsidiary KPN B.V., a cash tender offer (the “Offer”) for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of iBasis, Inc. (“iBasis”) (Nasdaq:IBAS) not already owned by KPN and its subsidiaries. KPN currently owns a stake of approximately 56% in iBasis.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 29 June to 3 July 2009, it has repurchased 167,301 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 9.85.
KPN has bought a 51% majority stake in Talk &Vision, a rapidly growing company specialized in video conferencing. Talk & Vision will be merged with the video conferencing operations of Getronics and KPN.
Further to the announcement of 19 May 2009, KPN today announces that the company and its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Marcel Smits, have agreed upon his resignation as statutory director and CFO effective 1 July 2009.
Koninklijke KPN N.V. (the “Company”) announced today the final results of its cash tender offer (the “Offer”) to purchase up to $700 million (the “Tender Cap”) aggregate principal amount of its outstanding $1,750,000,000 8.00% Notes due 2010 (the “Notes”) from the holders of the Notes. As of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on 29 June 2009 (the “Expiration Date”), the aggregate principal amount of the Notes validly tendered in the Offer was $ 587,858,000. The Offer was made pursuant to an Offer to Purchase dated 2 June 2009 (the “Offer to Purchase”).
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 22 June to 26 June 2009, it has repurchased 619,790 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 9.57.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 15 June to 19 June 2009, it has repurchased 838,292 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 9.25.
Koninklijke KPN N.V. (the “Company”) announced today the results as of the Early Tender Date of its cash tender offer (the “Offer”) to purchase up to $700 million (the “Tender Cap”) aggregate principal amount of its outstanding $1,750,000,000 8.00% Notes due 2010 (the “Notes”) from the holders of the Notes.
The Netherlands Authority for Financial Markets (AFM) has today been notified that Marcel Smits has sold part of his KPN shares and options on 12 June 2009.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 8 June to 12 June 2009, it has repurchased 301.631 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 9.15.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 2 June to 5 June 2009, it has repurchased 394,067 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 9.18
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 25 May to 29 May 2009, it has repurchased 1,824,495 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 9.37.
Koninklijke KPN N.V. (the “Company”), rated Baa2/BBB+ (both stable), hereby announces a cash tender offer (the “Offer”) to purchase up to $700 million (the “Tender Cap”) aggregate principal amount of its outstanding $1,750,000,000 8.00% Notes due 2010 (the “Notes”) from the holders of the Notes.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 18 May to 22 May 2009, it has repurchased 3,861,959 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 9.43.
Royal KPN N.V.’s Chief Financial Officer Marcel Smits has informed KPN of his wish to leave the company. Mr Smits, who has held the position of CFO since September 2004, has expressed the desire to pursue his career in a more internationally-oriented environment.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 11 May to 15 May 2009, it has repurchased 1,187,240 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 9.51. To date, approximately 54% of the repurchase program has been completed.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 4 May to 8 May 2009, it has repurchased 5,996,880 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 9.09.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 27 April to 30 April 2009, it has not repurchased any KPN ordinary shares
Solid first quarter, focus on EBITDA and cash flow in economic downturn
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 20 April to 24 April 2009, it has repurchased 2,554,468 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 9.48.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 14 April to 17 April 2009, it has repurchased 707,632 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 9.23.
Today, Ad Scheepbouwer, Chairman of the Board of Management and CEO of KPN, has increased his share ownership in KPN, showing his confidence in the company.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 6 April to 9 April 2009, it has repurchased 1,700,000 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 9.56.
KPN’s Annual General Meeting of shareholders (AGM) has appointed Mr R.J. (Rob) Routs (62) and Mr D.J. (Derk) Haank (55) as Members of the Supervisory Board.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 30 March to 3 April 2009, it has repurchased 1,235,000 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 9.87. To date, approximately 43% of the repurchase program has been completed.
KPN and the KPN pension funds have reached agreement on how to return the coverage ratio of the pension funds to the minimum required level of 105% as set by the Dutch Central Bank, by 2013 at the latest.
KPN subsidiary Getronics is reducing personnel costs, as a pre-emptive measure to maintain profitability goals.
Following a number of previously announced organizational changes that came into effect as of the start of this year, KPN will be publishing its Q1 results on 28 April 2009 in a new reporting format.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 23 March to 27 March 2009, it has repurchased 1,566,540 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 9.95.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 16 March to 20 March 2009, it has repurchased 4,562,477 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 9.90.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 9 March to 13 March 2009, it has repurchased 2,463,587 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 9.75. To date, approximately 36% of the repurchase program has been completed.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 2 March to 6 March 2009, it has repurchased 1,968,024 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 9.91.
KPN settled the preliminary Dutch corporate income tax assessment for 2009 by a prepayment of EUR 598 mn to the Dutch tax authorities in Q1 2009.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 23 February to 27 February 2009, it has repurchased 3,423,370 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 10.31.
The Supervisory Board of KPN nominates Mr. R.J. (Rob) Routs (62) and Mr. D.J. (Derk) Haank (55) for appointment as members of the Supervisory Board.
KPN today announces that the 2008 annual report is available on the company’s website: www.kpn.com/ir.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 16 February to 20 February 2009, it has repurchased 782,759 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 10.48.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 9 February to 13 February 2009, it has repurchased 1,105,129 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 10.71.
Getronics has the intention to sell the Dutch operations of Document Services to TNT Post, for which TNT Post’s subsidiary Cendris Document Presentment B.V and Getronics Nederland B.V. have signed an agreement.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 2 February to 6 February 2009, it has repurchased 2,021,264 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 10.70.
KPN announces that it will participate in the fiber network roll-out in Amsterdam through its Reggefiber joint venture. For this purpose, the Reggefiber joint venture takes a majority stake in Glasvezelnet Amsterdam (GNA), an existing joint venture with the municipality of Amsterdam and several housing corporations.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 26 January to 30 January 2009, it has repurchased 4,376,816 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 10.55.
KPN has successfully launched a dual tranche Eurobond consisting of two bonds for respectively an amount of EUR 750 million, with a 5 year maturity and a coupon of 6.25% and for an amount of EUR 750 million, with a 10 year maturity and a coupon of 7.50%.
KPN announces its intention to issue a dual tranche benchmark Eurobond under its Global Medium Term Note programme.
Confirming 2010 outlook Highlights · Solid FY 2008 results, guidance met on all metrics, dividend up 11% · EBITDA inflection in the Netherlands · Continued profitable growth at Mobile International · Getronics on track, iBasis goodwill impaired · 2010 outlook confirmed
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 19 January to 23 January 2009, it has repurchased 3,264,766 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 10.00.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 12 January to 16 January 2009, it has repurchased 2,282,645 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 10.42.
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 5 January to 9 January 2009, it has repurchased 2,873,000 KPN ordinary shares at an average price of EUR 10.43.
KPN will launch on Sunday January 11, 2009 Simyo in the French market. KPN acts as MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator).....
Further to the share repurchase program announced on 22 October 2008, KPN announces that, from 29 December to 2 January 2009, it has repurchased 167,341 KPN ordinary shares at an average price...