
| Date | Articles |
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| December 14, 2006 |
KPN improves service to InternetPlusBellen customers
InternetPlusBellen – internet and telephone in one package, without a separate telephone subscription – has become immensely popular in the short time since its introduction. At the moment, KPN is receiving as many as 20,000 orders a week. |
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| November 21, 2006 |
KPN sells part of Telfort spectrum to T-Mobile Netherlands
KPN and T-Mobile have reached agreement on the transfer of part of Telfort’s GSM-spectrum to T-Mobile Netherlands as per September 1, 2007. This involves 5MHz of spectrum in the 900MHz band. Financial details will not be disclosed. |
| November 15, 2006 |
Libor Voncina new CEO of BASE
Libor Voncina (43) has today been appointed as the new CEO of KPN’s Belgian mobile unit BASE. Voncina joins BASE from Telekom Slovenija and will be responsible for the day-to-day business of BASE in Belgium and the continued implementation of the BASE challenger strategy on the Belgian market. |
| November 8, 2006 |
KPN concludes tender offer and issues EUR 1 billion Eurobond
KPN has successfully concluded a tender offer for its outstanding EUR 1.5 billion 4.75% Notes due November 2008, with an aggregate amount of EUR 732 million. In addition, KPN has priced a new EUR 1 billion Eurobond with a 10 year maturity and a coupon of 4.75%. |
| Date | Articles |
|---|---|
| October 31, 2006 |
KPN to launch tender offer for 2008 Notes and new Eurobond
In order to lengthen its debt maturity profile, KPN today launches a tender offer for its outstanding EUR 1.5 billion 4.75% Notes due November 2008 for an amount up to EUR 750 million. The tender offer will be financed by a new benchmark Eurobond to be issued under its Global Medium Term Note Programme. |
| October 31, 2006 |
Mobile outperforming the market; 2006 Outlook further upgraded
Ad Scheepbouwer, CEO of KPN, said: "We are pleased with this strong performance and by the good progress on our initiatives to safeguard and drive the future progress of the group. Our Mobile businesses have again performed well, outperforming the market, and more than compensated for the challenges faced by the fixed market. |
| Date | Articles |
|---|---|
| September 26, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that from September 18 to September 21, 2006 2,150,000 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of... |
| September 22, 2006 |
The State of the Netherlands announces sale of remaining stake in KPN
The State of the Netherlands has announced the sale of its remaining 167 million ordinary shares in KPN. KPN announces that it has entered into an agreement to repurchase 80 million ordinary shares from the State for a total consideration of approximately EUR 800 million. |
| September 21, 2006 |
E-Plus to restructure organisation
KPN subsidiary E-Plus is to restructure its organisation to further strengthen its position as challenger on the German mobile market. The market leader in terms of growth in the first half of 2006, E-Plus aims to secure price and cost leadership and increase its customer focus by creating a leaner, less hierarchical organisation and expanding its retail network. |
| September 18, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of September 11 through September 15, 2006, 2,075,000 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of EUR 9.91. |
| September 18, 2006 |
KPN acquires Tiscali Netherlands
KPN has reached agreement regarding the acquisition of Tiscali SpA’s Dutch operations for a consideration of EUR 255 million. KPN will take over the provision of services to 276,000 broadband and 126,000 dial-up internet customers as well as take over Tiscali’s infrastructure in the Netherlands. |
| September 11, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of September 4 through September 8, 2006 2,473,061 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of... |
| September 8, 2006 |
KPN and Tele2-Versatel give digital TV a boost
Distribution agreement enables more fans to enjoy premier league football KPN and Tele2-Versatel today announced the signing of an agreement for the distribution of digital television that will give a boost to the Dutch digital TV market. |
| September 4, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of August 28 through September 1, 2006, 1,560,542 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of EUR 9.63. |
| Date | Articles |
|---|---|
| August 30, 2006 |
KPN tests new broadband technology
KPN will launch three trials of new broadband (VDSL2) technology in Den Haag, Diemen and Enschede in the fourth quarter of 2006. It is an important step forward in the rollout of the All IP program to bring fiber to every neighbourhood in The Netherlands. |
| August 28, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of August 21 through August 25, 2006 2,265,000 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of... |
| August 28, 2006 |
Appointment
Following notification at KPN’s Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders (EGM) today, it is the intention of the Supervisory Board to appoint Mr J.B.P.(Baptiest) Coopmans as member of the Board of Management of KPN as of September 11th 2006. |
| August 21, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of August 14 through August 18, 2006 2,735,000 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of... |
| August 21, 2006 |
New Head of IR at KPN
Jantiene Klein Roseboom, Head of Investor Relations at KPN, has decided to leave the company after nearly three years. She will be succeeded from September 15, 2006 by Eric Hageman (36) currently Deputy Head of the IR team. |
| August 21, 2006 |
E-Plus announces management changes
Kees Kerremans (44) is leaving the post of Chief Financial Officer of E-Plus Mobilfunk GmbH & Co KG after four years to join KPN’s international mobile management team under CEO Stan Miller. His successor is Christian Fuchs (42), who as of today has joined the E-Plus management board as its new CFO. |
| August 17, 2006 |
KPN improves terms of EUR 1.5 billion credit facility
KPN has signed a new and improved EUR 1.5 billion credit facility, maturing in August 2013, which replaces the existing facility (maturing in August 2009). |
| August 14, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of August 7 through August 11, 2006 4,479,124 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of... |
| August 8, 2006 |
KPN acquires CSS Telecom
KPN has acquired Dutch communication solutions company CSS Telecom. CSS Telecom gives advice on, supplies, implements and maintains business communication total solutions for spoken, visual and data communication. CSS Telecom targets small and medium businesses and the health care sector in particular. |
| August 7, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of July 31 through August 4, 2006 4.873.844 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of... |
| August 1, 2006 |
E-Plus delivers; 2006 outlook upgraded
Ad Scheepbouwer, CEO of KPN, said: "The multibrand strategy has proven key in delivering these strong results in a very tough market. In particular I am delighted to highlight the return to operating profit by E-Plus, which significantly outperformed its market in service revenue and margin growth, taking more than 30% of total market net additions. |
| August 1, 2006 |
Baptiest Coopmans new KPN Board Member
The Supervisory Board of Royal KPN N.V. announces its intention to appoint J. B. P. (Baptiest) Coopmans as a new Member of the Board of KPN. |
| Date | Articles |
|---|---|
| July 31, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of 24 through July 28, 2006 2,654,206 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of... |
| July 25, 2006 |
KPN appeals judgement Hague District Court
KPN is to appeal the judgement of Hague District Court. The president of the court has partly declared KPN’s claims inadmissible and has rejected KPN’s other claims. |
| July 24, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of 17 through July 21, 2006 3,148,000 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of... |
| July 17, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of 10 through July 14, 2006 2,047,298 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of... |
| July 10, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of 3 through July 7, 2006 1,737,890 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of... |
| July 4, 2006 |
ING signs Memorandum of Understanding with Preferred Supplier Team for outsourcing of workplace service provisions
Preferred Supplier Team (PST) Accenture, Atos Origin, Getronics and KPN have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ING for the outsourcing of workplace service provisions to 53,000 ING employees in Europe. |
| July 4, 2006 |
KPN to acquire Newtel Essence
KPN is to acquire Newtel Essence, a Dutch company specialised in the provision of IT solutions including call centre solutions and customer relationship management. |
| July 3, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programma KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of 26 through June 30, 2006 2,302,463 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of... |
| Date | Articles |
|---|---|
| June 29, 2006 |
KPN starts proceedings against Dutch State regarding discriminatory regulation
KPN will today seek a preliminary injunction against the Dutch State. In addition it is lodging a complaint against cable operators with both NMa (Dutch Competition Authority) and OPTA (Independent Post and Telecommunications Authority). |
| June 26, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN and cancellation of shares
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of 19 through June 23, 2006 3,150,000 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of... |
| June 22, 2006 |
KPN settles class action
KPN has reached an agreement with the lead plaintiffs to settle the securities class action related to the bankruptcy of KPNQwest N.V. for an amount of USD 4.175 million (approx. EUR 3.1 million). The securities class action is pending before the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. |
| June 21, 2006 |
KPN to Merge International Wholesale Business Into iBasis
KPN to Become Majority Shareholder; iBasis Shareholders to Receive Post-Closing Dividend of $113 Million |
| June 20, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of 12 through June 16, 2006 4,542,592 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of... |
| June 12, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of 5 through June 9, 2006 3,740,000 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of... |
| June 2, 2006 |
KPN acquires ISP Demon Netherlands
KPN has reached agreement in principle regarding the acquisition of Demon Netherlands, the Dutch ISP activities of British telecommunications provider THUS Plc, for a consideration of EUR 69 million. |
| June 2, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of May 29 May through June 2, 2006 2,821,500 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of... |
| June 1, 2006 |
New Members for KPN’s Executive Board
As of today, June 1, Stan Miller (47) and Eelco Blok (48) have joined KPN's Board of Management, bringing the number of executives back up to four. Guy Demuynck officially left KPN as per the same date. |
| Date | Articles |
|---|---|
| May 29, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of May 22 through May 26, 2006 5,030,000 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of |
| May 24, 2006 |
KPN acquires Enertel
KPN will acquire Dutch Telecom Company Enertel N.V. from the investment company Greenfield Capital for a total consideration of EUR 10 million. This takeover strengthens KPN’s position in the new world of IP-based services and further consolidates its position in the traditional markets like dial-in services and leased line connections. |
| May 19, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of May 15 through May 19, 2006 5,104,230 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of... |
| May 12, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of May 8 through May 12, 2006 5,475,000 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of... |
| May 9, 2006 |
Record net additions E-plus; new revenues Fixed Division approaching 20%
Ad Scheepbouwer, CEO of KPN, said: "We are pleased to report a strong set of results which demonstrate that we have developed the right strategy at the right time to address market trends, evidenced by the success of VoIP and a strong increase in demand for new IP-based services in general. |
| May 8, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of May 1 through May 5, 2006 2,301,124 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of EUR 9.30. |
| May 2, 2006 |
KPN launches Mine: the new way to watch television
Today, KPN is launching interactive television under the brand name Mine. With this innovative service, KPN is introducing a new way to watch television, built around individual viewer wishes. Subscribers to Mine get a wide range of TV and radio channels, films and information services that they can easily watch whenever it suits them. |
| Date | Articles |
|---|---|
| April 28, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of April 24 through April 28, 2006 5,580,209 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of EUR 9.22. |
| April 27, 2006 |
Residential phone calls without subscription with Slim
On May 1, KPN will be introducing “Slim”, a new brand comprising a cheap and simple solution for residential phone calls. Slim is designed for customers with average to above average home phone use - families for instance. |
| April 21, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of April 17 through April 21, 2006 3,890,000 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of... |
| April 14, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of April 10 through April 14, 2006 570,342 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of... |
| April 11, 2006 |
Appointments at KPN
Following announcement at KPN’s Annual General Meeting of shareholders today, it is the intention of the Supervisory Board to appoint Mr E. (Eelco) Blok and Mr S. (Stan) Miller as members of the Board of Management of KPN, by July 1, 2006 at the latest. |
| April 10, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of April 3 through April 7, 2006 2,100,308 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of... |
| Date | Articles |
|---|---|
| March 31, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of March 27 through March 31, 2006 1,846,607 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of... |
| March 31, 2006 |
KPN acquires Speedlinq
KPN has today acquired Dutch internet provider Speedlinq. Speedlinq has nearly 40,000 ADSL customers. |
| March 28, 2006 |
Progress on share repurchase programme KPN
In light of the share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006, Koninklijke KPN N.V. announces that during the week of March 20 through March 24, 2006 2,155,702 of KPN shares were repurchased at an average price of |
| March 21, 2006 |
KPN highlights transformation with new brand positioning
KPN launched its new brand positioning at a meeting in Amsterdam's Olympic Stadium today under one key theme: ‘KPN sluit je aan’¹. KPN's goal is to change into a company making new developments in communications accessible to everyone in the Netherlands. |
| March 20, 2006 |
KPN commences EUR 1 billion share repurchase programme
Following the successful launch of EUR 1.25 billion of bonds to refinance bonds maturing in April and July, KPN today commences the EUR 1 billion share repurchase programme announced on February 7, 2006. |
| March 20, 2006 |
KPN supplies Rabobank with network of the future
The Netherlands’ leading financial service provider Rabobank is going to link its 1200 offices in the Netherlands using KPN's Ethernet VPN. This will make Rabobank one of the first to connect all its locations nationwide to a next-generation optical Ethernet network, giving Rabobank first-hand access to a whole gamut of applications requiring a lot of bandwidth. |
| March 13, 2006 |
Two new members of KPN’s Board of Management
The Supervisory Board of Royal KPN N.V. is pleased to announce that it intends to appoint Mr Eelco Blok (48), currently Chief Operating Officer of division Fixed, and Stan Miller (47), responsible for KPN’s international mobile activities, as members of the Board of Management of KPN by 1 July 2006. |
| March 10, 2006 |
KPN issues EUR 1.25 billion of bonds
Today KPN has successfully launched a dual-tranche Euro and Sterling transaction with an aggregate amount of EUR 1.25 billion, consisting of a 850 million Euro tranche with a maturity of seven years and a coupon of 4.50%, and a 275 million Sterling tranche (approximately EUR 400 million) with a maturity of ten years and a coupon of 5.75%. |
| March 7, 2006 |
NMa approves KPN Nozema Services
KPN is pleased to hear that the NMa, the Dutch Competition Authority, has approved the acquisition by KPN of Nozema Services. KPN and NMa have reached agreement on the operation and running, as well as eventual sale, of a number of transmission towers. |
| March 2, 2006 |
KPN announces Eurobond
KPN announces its intention to issue a benchmark Eurobond under its Global Medium Term Note programme. The proceeds of the bond will be used to refinance bonds maturing in April and July 2006 (approximately EUR 850 million) and for general corporate purposes. |
| Date | Articles |
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| February 28, 2006 |
KPN accelerates HSDPA rollout
KPN is accelerating the rollout of the HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) mobile broadband technology upgrade for its 3G UMTS network. KPN expects to have implemented HSDPA across the whole of its UMTS coverage area as of the end of this year. |
| February 14, 2006 |
KPN sells stake in Xantic
As per 14 February 2006, KPN and Telstra have transferred their total holdings in Xantic B.V. to the Canadian Stratos Global Corporation. KPN had a 65% stake in Xantic, which specializes in global mobile satellite communications, with Telstra of Australia owning the remaining 35%. |
| February 10, 2006 |
KPN stimulates development in narrowcasting with acquisitions
KPN has strengthened its position in the narrowcasting and 'in-store marketing' markets with the acquisition of three innovative companies already working in narrowcasting: eYe-Display, NN Solutions and QBIX. |
| February 10, 2006 |
Supreme Court overturns ruling concerning KPN 2000 annual accounts
KPN was pleased to hear the Supreme Court judgment in which the court has overturned the ruling made by the Enterprise Section of the Amsterdam Court of Appeals in July 2004. |
| February 7, 2006 |
Outlook 2006 reflects increased confidence
Ad Scheepbouwer, CEO of KPN, said: "We made considerable progress in 2005. In Mobile the Netherlands we were delighted to see the results of the change in strategy from a year earlier. In Fixed we announced a new strategy in the early part of the year. From that moment on we set our sight on implementation. |
| February 7, 2006 |
KPN signs contracts with over sixty channels for IPTV
KPN has signed contracts with over sixty parties to feature on its IPTV. Besides the Dutch national and commercial television and radio channels, these include several extra theme channels. Negotiations are still ongoing with a number of parties. |
| February 7, 2006 |
KPN and Endemol discuss a joint venture for cross-media exploitation of television content
Endemol Nederland BV and KPN today signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to come to an agreement concerning the establishment of a joint venture. |
| February 6, 2006 |
Michael Krammer CEO of E-Plus
KPN is pleased to announce that Michael Krammer (45), currently CEO of Telering Austria, will soon join its German Mobile Unit E-Plus as CEO . His appointment is subject to the closing of the acquisition of Telering by T-Mobile in Austria, which is awaiting EU approval. |
| February 3, 2006 |
Guy Demuynck to leave KPN
Mr. Guy Demuynck, member of the Board of Management of Royal KPN N.V. responsible for KPN Mobile, will leave KPN on 1st July 2006 in connection with his acceptance of a management position with another company. |
| February 1, 2006 |
KPN opens offensive with InternetPlusBellen
After a successful regional pilot in December, KPN’s new consumer VoIP product InternetPlusBellen goes national today. In the coming weeks, the rollout will be stepped up significantly. By the end of January, 50,000 customers had signed up for InternetPlusBellen. |
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| January 10, 2006 |
KPN acquires Attingo
KPN will take over Dutch internet and business service provider Attingo. Attingo is the only provider of public internet and business communication services at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. |
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