Q4 2025 Bezeq The Israel Telecommunication Corp Ltd Earnings Call

March 9, 2026

Speaker #2: Welcome, everyone, and thank you for joining us on Bezek's fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings call. I am Yochai Benita, CFO of the Bezek Group.

Speaker #2: Joining me today are Mr. Tomer Raved, Bezek Executive Chairman, Mr. Nir David, CEO of Bezek Fixline, and Mr. Ylan Sigal, CEO of Telephone NIS.

Speaker #2: Before we begin, please review the Safe Harbor statement on slide 2 of our presentation, which applies to any statement made during today's call. We will start with Tomer's opening remarks, then I will review the group's financial highlights, followed by Nir on Fixline and Ylan on Telephone NIS.

Speaker #2: I will then cover Bezek International. Next, we will be presenting our business strategy update. Each one of us will walk you through the key initiatives and targets for the group.

Speaker #2: Following our prepared remarks, we will open the call for Q&A. With that, let me turn the call over to Tomer for his opening remarks.

Speaker #3: Thank you, Yochai. I'm glad to see all of you joining us today. Our excellent results demonstrate the strengths and resiliency of our group, and the remarkable execution of our strategy.

Speaker #3: We surpassed 1 million fiber customers in Bezek Fixline, and we are leading the infrastructure market with fiber deployment. Telephone delivered its strongest year in a decade, and NIS completed an impressive financial turnaround.

Speaker #3: These achievements enable us to launch our first-ever share buyback program, in addition to our existing dividend policy of distributing 80% of net profit, totaling 700 million shekels.

Speaker #3: This move reflects confidence in our ability to generate strong and growing free cash flow in the years ahead. Once again, we demonstrated the critical importance of having a strong and reliable telecom infrastructure for the state of Israel, especially considering the current round of facilities with Iran, ensuring continuity while maintaining high service availability for the entire public and the economy.

Speaker #3: The financial and operational targets we published for 2029 reflect the growing ROI due to focus on our core activities in recent years, and the group's strengths of the group infrastructure and growth engines.

Speaker #3: Let's now move to slide 3, where we present the group's vision. Through sustained investments in advanced national infrastructures, we enable smart connectivity for every home, business, and public institution across the country.

Speaker #3: With financial strengths and AI-driven tech leadership, operational excellence, and a forward-looking global strategic perspective, we lead market transformation, strengthen Israel's competitive position in the digital era, and deliver sustainable, long-term value to our customers, employees, partners, and shareholders.

Speaker #3: This vision is what makes our group best-in-class resilient and innovative telco versus any global benchmark. Our nationwide infrastructure in fiber and 5G, combined with our strategy in regional subsea and terrestrial connectivity, makes us well-positioned to support the next decade of digital, AI revolution in Israel, and in the Middle East.

Speaker #3: Slide 4 highlights the past year. Core revenues grew 3%, with strong subscriber momentum. Adjusted EBITDA grew almost 8%, and adjusted net profit grew by more than 30%.

Speaker #3: For better comparison purposes, EBITDA and net profit in the 2025 financial statements have been adjusted to use a comparable metric, or comp, that eliminates the non-recurring impact of changes in valuation.

Speaker #3: Comp EBITDA grew 1.5%, and comp net profit decreased by 2%. Fiber subs were up 23%, and 5G subs planned were up 11%. Output increased across broadband, TV, and mobile, with signed and multi-year collective agreements with a fixed-line union and a rich principal and multi-year understanding at Telephone.

Speaker #3: On the regulatory front, the Ministry of Communication published revised wholesale tariffs, with no material impact on Bezeq, as we advanced in the process of removal of structural separation and merging yes into Bezeq Fixed-line.

Speaker #3: Turning to slide 5, we see the tech and business roadmap on track to deliver our 2029 KPIs from increased fiber deployment and takeup, expansion of 5G, and growth in the TV and fiber bundle at TS.

Speaker #3: We are building for durable growth, superior customer experience, and operating efficiency. On slide 6, we summarize our key achievements for the year. Both in top line as well as profitability metrics, as mentioned, core revenue grew 3% to almost $8 billion, now representing 92% of the group revenues.

Speaker #3: Free cash flow was up 11% to 1.1 billion, while adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net profit were up year over year 8% and 31% respectively.

Speaker #3: Our comp EBITDA rose 1.5% to 3.74 billion in line with our targets, and comp net profit was down 2% due to higher depreciation and hedging expenses.

Speaker #3: On slide 7, we detailed the bridge to comp EBITDA and comp net profit, which excludes the impact of changes in valuation, with respect to yes and Bezeq International.

Speaker #3: Moving to slide 8, we highlight our key KPIs in each of the business broadband. Retail output continued to grow year over year. In addition, we recorded increases in telephone output as well as in yes output year over year, due to fiber growth.

Speaker #3: I will now hand it back to Yochai, who will review our financials in more detail.

Speaker #2: Thank you, Tomer. Moving to slide 9, for the group's full-year highlights. For the full year 2025, core revenues were approximately ₪8 billion, up 3% year over year.

Speaker #2: Comp EBITDA increased by 1.5% to ₪3.74 billion, while comp net profit was ₪1.1 billion, down 2.2% due to higher depreciation and financing expenses.

Speaker #2: Free cash flow for 2025 was ₪1.1 billion, impacted by the tax assessment paid in 2025 versus the tax refund in 2024. Capex was down 3.7% in 2025, as we begin the slowdown in fiber deployment as projected.

Speaker #2: Turning to Q4 on slide 10, Q4 results showed improvement in all financial metrics and we are poised for continued growth as projected. Core revenues grew across all key segments, comp EBITDA was 963 million shekels, and comp net profit was.

Speaker #2: 311 million shekels due to lower financing expenses. Free cash flow in the quarter benefited from lower capex and working capital timing. Moving to the next slide, we show our operating expenses.

Speaker #2: Salary expenses decreased 2.7% due to the sale of Bezek Online and its deconsolidation as of the second quarter of 2025. We recorded decreases in operating expenses and depreciation expenses mainly due to the change in yes valuation during Q2 and 3.

Speaker #2: Other expenses were impacted by employee retirement at Bezeq Fixline and higher provision for legal claims. On slides 12 and 13, we show our annual and quarterly operational metrics.

Speaker #2: We recorded growth in output in all segments. Broadband retail output continued to grow. We recorded increases in telephone output, and also in yes output due to fiber growth.

Speaker #2: On slide 14, slide 14 highlights our balanced capital structure. We ended the year with net debt of 5 billion shekels and a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.4.

Speaker #2: Maintaining AA category local credit rating with stable outlook. Turning to shareholder remuneration on slide 15, our board recommended a total distribution of 700 million shekels, consisting of a cash dividend of almost 550 million shekels, or almost 20 agorot per share, and for the first time a share buyback of 150 million shekels in 2026.

Speaker #2: Looking ahead on slide 16, we share our 2026 outlook of comp EBITDA of 3.7 to 3.8 billion shekels, comp net profit of 1 to 1.1 billion shekels, and capex of 1.6 billion shekels.

Speaker #2: Turning to slide 17, we present our 2029 financial targets. We are targeting core revenues range of 8.7 to 8.9 billion shekels. Comparing of 4.2 to 4.4 billion shekels, and gross capex range of 1.5 to 1.6 billion shekels.

Speaker #2: That implies EBITDA minus capex roughly of ₪2.65 to ₪2.85 billion, and free cash flow growth above 10% CAGR through 2029. Comp net profit is expected to grow at over 8% CAGR.

Speaker #2: We will continue to focus on maintaining our AA-level rating and strive to increase shareholder remuneration. Turning to slide 18, we highlight our 2029 operational targets.

Speaker #2: We plan to extend fiber coverage to 3.5 million homes, with a take-up of 43%, lift retail broadband output to around 150 shekels, and have roughly half of fiber subscribers on speeds above 1 giga.

Speaker #2: In mobile, our target is 85% of postpaid subscribers on 5G plans, with output around 50 shekels and approximately 450,000 5G Max subscribers. 5G sites are expected to represent 90% of the total network.

Speaker #2: Yes, we are targeting output of 250 shekels and 50% of TV customers in a TV plus fiber bundle. Operationally, the group is targeting a 40% reduction in FTEs, leading to stable salary expenses by 2029.

Speaker #2: I will now hand the call to Nir for fixed line results.

Speaker #3: Thank you, Yochai. Slide 19 summarized the fixed line achievement in 2025. Core revenues increased 3.7% with retail fiber subscribers at 637,000 today and retail broadband output at 138 shekels in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Speaker #3: Fiber deployment reached 2.95 million homes passed, with total fiber subscribers of 1.02 million—about 69% of total broadband subscribers—and a takeup rate of 34%.

Speaker #3: This metric set a strong base heading into 2026 and supports our 2029 ambitions. Moving to slides 22 and 24, for 2025, Bezeq Fixed Line core revenue grew 3.7% to approximately ₪4 billion, driven by an increase in all core revenue segments.

Speaker #3: Adjusted EBITDA increased modestly, while adjusted net profit declined 4.6% to 951 million shekels, on higher depreciation and financing expenses. On a quarterly basis, results of Bezeq Fixed Line recorded similar trends to debt on the annual basis.

Yohai Benita: Welcome everyone, thank you for joining us on Bezeq's Q4 and full year 2025 Earnings Call. I am Yochai Benita, CFO of the Bezeq Group. Joining me today are Mr. Tomer Raved, Bezeq Executive Chairman, Mr. Nir David, CEO of Bezeq Fixed-Line, and Mr. Ilan Sigal, CEO of Pelephone and yes. Before we begin, please review the safe harbor statement on slide 2 of our presentation, which applies to any statement made during today's call. We will start with Tomer's opening remarks, then I will review the Group's financial highlights, followed by Nir on Fixed-Line and Ilan on Pelephone and yes. I will then cover Bezeq International. We will be presenting our business strategy updates. Each one of us will walk you through the key initiatives and targets for the Group. Following our prepared remarks, we will open the call for Q&A.

Yohai Benita: Welcome everyone, thank you for joining us on Bezeq's Q4 and full year 2025 Earnings Call. I am Yohai Benita, CFO of the Bezeq Group. Joining me today are Mr. Tomer Raved, Bezeq Executive Chairman, Mr. Nir David, CEO of Bezeq Fixed-Line, and Mr. Ilan Sigal, CEO of Pelephone and yes. Before we begin, please review the safe harbor statement on slide 2 of our presentation, which applies to any statement made during today's call. We will start with Tomer's opening remarks, then I will review the Group's financial highlights, followed by Nir on Fixed-Line and Ilan on Pelephone and yes. I will then cover Bezeq International. We will be presenting our business strategy updates. Each one of us will walk you through the key initiatives and targets for the Group. Following our prepared remarks, we will open the call for Q&A.

Speaker #3: In Q4, broadband and cloud and digital growth while transmission and data was lower due to a one-time reclassification to other revenue. We will continue focus on increasing takeup, speed upgrade, and value-added service for homes and businesses while leveraging AI to announce service quality and streamline operations.

Speaker #3: I will now hand the call to Ilan to address telephone and YES results.

Speaker #2: Thank you, Nir. Turning to slide 25, at Pelephone, 2025 marked the highest service revenues in a decade, supported by growth in 5G postpaid subscribers—reaching 1.4 million today—5G Max adoption, and strong roaming.

Speaker #2: Adjusted EBITDA grew almost 3% to 782 million shekels, and adjusted net profit rose almost 6% to 163 million shekels. In Q4, output was 47 shekels, up 4.4% year over year.

Speaker #2: Turning to slides 26 and 27, in the quarter, equipment revenues increased with a successful iPhone 17 launch, and adjusted EBITDA grew on higher revenues.

Speaker #2: Adjusted net profit increased due to an agreement with the tax authorities, and free cash flow benefited from stronger profitability and favorable working capital timing.

Speaker #2: Slide 28 shows continued multi-year service revenues rose alongside rising 5G adoption. Today, 60% of postpaid subscribers are on 5G plans, with approximately 170,000 5G Max subscribers.

Speaker #2: On slide 29, output in Q4 was 47%, 47 shekels, up 4.4% year over year. We continue to grow postpaid subscribers with an increasing 5G mix.

Speaker #2: Moving to yes on slide 30, yes, revenues in Q4 grew 7.3% year over year, to 340 million shekels, the highest quarterly revenues since Q4 2019.

Speaker #2: Output reached a record of 200 shekels, driven by TV and fiber bundling and contribution from the Partner deal. For the year, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net profit greatly improved on higher revenues, cost streamlining, and valuation impacts.

Yohai Benita: With that, let me turn the call over to Tomer for his opening remarks.

Tomer Raved: Thank you, Yohai. I'm glad to see all of you joining us today. Our excellent results demonstrate the strength and resiliency of our group and the remarkable execution of our strategy. We surpassed 1 million fiber customers in Bezeq Fixed-Line, and we are leading the infrastructure market with fiber deployments. Pelephone delivered its strongest year in a decade, and yes completed an impressive financial turnaround. These achievements enable us to launch our first-ever share buyback program, in addition to our existing dividend policy of distributing 80% of net profit, totaling to ILS 700 million. This move reflects confidence in our ability to generate strong and growing free cash flow in the years ahead.

Speaker #2: TV subscribers totaled 565,000, IP subscribers reached almost 500,000, and fiber subscribers nearly 130,000 today. Slides 31 and 32 highlight the full-year and Q4 results. Revenue growth and cost streamlining supported higher adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net profit.

Speaker #2: Free cash flow greatly improved due to improved profits and working capital timing. Finally, slide 33 shows KPIs—Q4 output increased by ₪14 year over year to ₪200.

Speaker #2: IP penetration rose to almost 90%, and fiber subscribers reached 118,000. I will now hand the call to Yochai for Bezeq International results.

Tomer Raved: Once again, we demonstrated the critical importance of having a strong and reliable telecom infrastructure for the State of Israel, especially considering the current round of hostilities with Iran, ensuring continuity while maintaining high service availability for the entire public and the economy. The financial and operational targets we published for 2029 reflects the growing ROI due to focus on our core activities in recent years and the group strengths of the group infrastructures and growth engines. Let's now move to slide three, where we present the group's vision. Through sustained investment in advanced national infrastructures, we enable smart connectivity for every home, business, and public institution across the country. With financial strength and AI-driven tech leadership, operational excellence, and a forward-looking global strategic perspective, we'll lead market transformation, strengthen Israel competitive disposition in the digital era, and deliver sustainable long-term value to our customers, employees, partners, and shareholders.

Speaker #3: Thank you. Ilan, finally turning to Bezeq International on slide 34. We are progressing in our transition from a consumer ISP to an ICT-focused business spanning communication, data centers, integration, public cloud, and cybers.

Speaker #3: Revenues from business customers increased 2% in 2025 to 957 million shekels. Headcount decreased by 10% under the retirement program. In Q4, adjusted EBITDA was 37 million shekels, and adjusted net profit was stable, as lower depreciation offset software revenues.

Speaker #3: This concludes our earnings presentation. I will now hand the call back to Tomer.

Speaker #4: Thanks, Yochai. Before we move to Q&A, I'm excited and proud to share with you our strategic update. As we have completed and fully executed our business plan announced back in 2021, I would like to walk you through Bezeq Group's roadmap based on sustained growth, expanded margin, and increased returns.

Tomer Raved: This vision is what makes our group best-in-class resilient and innovative telco versus any global benchmark. Our nationwide infrastructure in fiber and 5G, combined with our strategy in regional sub-sea and terrestrial connectivity, makes us well-positioned to support the next decade of digital and AI revolution in Israel and in the Middle East. Slide 4 highlights the past year. Core revenues grew 3% with strong subscriber momentum. Adjusted EBITDA grew almost 8%, and adjusted net profit grew by more than 30%. For better comparison purposes, EBITDA and net profit in the 2025 financial statement have been adjusted to use a comparable metric or comp that eliminates the non-recurring impact of changes in valuation. Comp EBITDA grew 1.5%, and comp net profit decreased by 2%. Fiber subs were up 23%, and 5G subs plans were up 11%.

Speaker #4: Through 2029, despite the recent geopolitical and economic challenges, Bezeq has strengthened its balance sheet, consistently increased shareholders' returns, and advanced its digital infrastructure at a scale that will drive our financial targets and KPIs going forward.

Speaker #4: On slide three, we present the four strategic pillars of our business strategy: leading by AI and robust financial positions. All of which are drivers and levers for current and future value creation.

Speaker #4: During the presentation, we'll cover the 2029 targets, the levers behind revenue and EBITDA growth, efficiency initiatives, and our capacity to invest while returning capital.

Speaker #4: Bottom line, Bezeq is acting from a position of strength, where scale, premium brands, and the most advanced network will further allow us to unlock additional shareholder value.

Speaker #4: On slide four, you can see the key strategic highlights within our pillars. We have a leading digital infrastructure with nationwide fiber and 5G, strategic connectivity hub positioning, and a future-ready network.

Tomer Raved: ARPU increased across broadband, TV, and mobile. We signed a multi-year collective agreement with the Fixed-Line Union, and reached principal and multi-year understanding at Pelephone. On the regulatory front, the Ministry of Communications published revised wholesale tariff with no material impact on Bezeq as we advanced in the process of removal of structural separation, and merging yes into Bezeq Fixed-Line. Turning to slide 5, we see the tech and business roadmap on track to deliver our 2029 KPIs from increased fiber deployment and take up, expansion of 5G, and growth in the TV and fiber bundle at yes. We are building for durable growth, superior customer experience, and operating efficiency. On slide 6, we summarize our key achievements for the year, both in top line as well as profitability metrics.

Speaker #4: Our growth drivers are divided into output growth, faster broadband, 5G monetization, and around 50% bundling in yes. The operational excellence in AI is centered on more efficiency than improved productivity.

Speaker #4: As we come to the end of the CapEx cycle, with a headcount reduction and lower satellite and legacy costs, lastly, our robust financial position will allow us to further strengthen our balance sheet, continue growing FCS, and create additional capacity for increased shareholders' return.

Speaker #4: On slide five, we share our 2029 targets. As previously presented by Yochai in the financial presentation, our ability to generate top line following the CapEx cycle translates into average annual double-digit growth in free cash flow, with supporting take-up in output and penetration across all our business units.

Tomer Raved: As mentioned, core revenue grew 3% to almost ILS 8 billion, now representing 92% of the Group revenues. Free cash flow was up 11% to ILS 1.1 billion, while adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net profit were up year-over-year 8% and 31% respectively. Our comp EBITDA rose 1.5% to ILS 3.74 billion in line with our targets and comp net profit was down 2% due to higher depreciation and hedging expenses. On slide 7, we detail the bridge to comp EBITDA and comp net profit, which excludes the impact of changes in valuation with respect to yes and Bezeq International. Moving to slide 8, we highlight our key KPIs in each of the business. Broadband retail ARPU continue to grow year-over-year.

Speaker #4: On slide six, we illustrate our track record and how our performance underpins our targets. As seen in the graphs, since 2021, we have grown core revenue and EBITDA, expanded fiber take-up, and scaled 5G and YES bundling.

Speaker #4: These strong results support our confidence in our 2029 goals. It is great to see the correlation between the strong execution and the attractive financial results that follow.

Speaker #4: Slide seven shows Bezeq Group's market share snapshot. Today, Bezeq is the leader in the broadband and TV markets, and number two in mobile, with market shares of 53% in broadband, 33% in TV, and 23% in mobile.

Tomer Raved: In addition, we recorded increases in telephone ARPU as well as in YES ARPU year-over-year due to fiber growth. I will now hand it back to Yohai, who will review our financials in more detail.

Speaker #4: On slides nine to eleven, we show Israel's overview for a macro perspective. Israel's macro trends support every possible tailwind that an incumbent telco needs.

Yohai Benita: Thank you, Tomer. Moving to slide nine for the Group's full year highlights. For the full year 2025, core revenues were approximately ILS 80 billion, up 3% year-over-year. Comp EBITDA increased by 1.5% to ILS 3.74 billion. While comp net profit was ILS 1.1 billion, down 2.2% due to higher depreciation and financing expenses. Free cash flow for 2025 was ILS 1.1 billion, impacted by tax assessment paid in 2025 versus the tax refund in 2024. CapEx was down 3.7% in 2025 as we begin the slowdown in fiber deployment as projected. Turning to Q4 on slide 10. Q4 results shows improvement in all financial metrics, and we are posed for continued growth as projected. Core revenues grew across all key segments.

Speaker #4: We have the most rapid population growth in the OECD, with growing GDP per capita, which supports willingness to pay and demand for connectivity in a relatively low output environment.

Speaker #4: The high R&D intensity on the next slide and the population density are leading the global charts, underpinning the demand for advanced connectivity and the lower CapEx needed to support that.

Speaker #4: Bezeq is already shaping Israel's future, as it is best positioned to power national connectivity as density and digital needs rise. As we move to slide 12, let me now dive into each of the pillars described before.

Speaker #4: Our strategy is centered on accelerating growth via leading infrastructure and operational excellence. Slide 13 shows how Bezeq Infra is a powerhouse today, and where we seek to be in 2029 with 100,000 kilometers of fiber.

Speaker #4: We aim to have 3.5 million homes passed by 2029, while take-up rises from 34% to 43%. In terms of 5G sites, we aim to increase from 50% to 90% of our deployment plan.

Yohai Benita: Comp EBITDA was ILS 963 million, and comp net profit was ILS 311 million due to lower financing expenses. Free cash flow in the quarter benefited from lower CapEx and working capital timing. Moving to the next slide, we show our operating expenses. Salary expenses decreased 2.7% due to the sale of Bezeq Online and its deconsolidation as of Q2 2025. We recorded decreases in operating expenses and depreciation expenses, mainly due to the change in yes valuation during Q2 and Q3. Other expenses were impacted by employee retirement at Bezeq Fixed-Line and higher provision for legal claims. On slides 12 and 13, we show our annual and quarterly operational metrics. We recorded growth in ARPU in all segments. Broadband retail ARPU continued to grow.

Speaker #4: Lastly, and importantly, our subsea and data center connectivity will enhance Israel's role as a regional and global connectivity hub. Slide 14 shows the ongoing output growth drivers.

Speaker #4: By 2029, broadband output is expected to reach 150 shekels, while mobile output increased to 50 shekels, and yes, our output reaches 215. All driven by speeds upgrades, 5G content, and bundling.

Speaker #4: Slide 15 addresses quality: premium brands and infrastructures. By following our premium positioning, plus network leadership, we support superior service and the highest output in the market.

Speaker #4: Slides 16 and 17 detail our focus on our operational excellence and AI pillar. By deploying AI for network operation, service, and productivity, we are targeting a 14% full-time equivalent reduction by 2029, which stabilizes salary expenses.

Yohai Benita: We recorded increases in telephone ARPU and also in yes ARPU due to fiber growth. On slide 14. Slide 14 highlights our balanced capital structure. We ended the year with net debt of ILS 5 billion and a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.4, maintaining double A category local credit rating with a stable outlook. Turning to shareholder remuneration on slide 15. Our board recommended a total distribution of ILS 700 million, consisting of a cash dividend of almost ILS 550 million, or almost 20 agorot per share. For the first time, a share buyback of ILS 150 million in 2026.

Speaker #4: As mentioned, we have already reached new collective agreements and understandings that will enable efficiencies and margin expansion. Slide 18 shows our balance sheet resilience, despite all the black swans you see on this page, globally and locally, in the last few years, such as COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the regional conflicts.

Speaker #4: Bezeq has remained an island of stability. Our leverage has improved from 2.4 to 1.4 today, despite macro shocks, which is supporting investment and returns.

Speaker #4: On slides 19 and 20, we address our shareholder remuneration and financial approach. As you know, our dividend policy has a disciplined 80% payout, and today we actually announced our first incremental buyback program.

Speaker #4: Free cash flow growth of over 10% supports growing and sustainable capital return to our shareholders. Our current leverage and the double-A category local ratings provide flexibility for growth investment and returns.

Yohai Benita: Looking ahead on slide 16, we share our 2026 outlook of comp EBITDA of ILS 3.7 to 3.8 billion, comp net profit of ILS 1 to 1.1 billion, and CapEx of ILS 1.6 billion. Turning to slide 17, we present our 2029 financial targets. We are targeting core revenues range of ILS 8.7 to 8.9 billion, comp EBITDA range of ILS 4.2 to 4.4 billion, and gross CapEx range of ILS 1.5 to 1.6 billion. That implies EBITDA minus CapEx roughly of ILS 2.65 to 2.85 billion and free cash flow growth above 10% CAGR through 2029. Comp net profit is expected to grow at over 8% CAGR.

Speaker #4: On slide 21 and 22, we address potential areas not considered in our financial targets for 2029. Slide 21 showed Israel at the center of strategic connectivity.

Speaker #4: Israel's location positions Bezeq as the bridge for hyperscalers between Europe and Asia. We are in active negotiations with various companies to provide routes that expand beyond the Suez Canal and position Israel as the corridor to connect the two continents, the IMEC corridor.

Speaker #4: On slide 22, as you know, we are expecting to learn soon about the removal of structural separation and our ability to merge Bezek and yes, I'm glad that the regulator is finally formally addressing this unnecessary limitation, better laid than never.

Yohai Benita: We will continue to focus on maintaining our double A level rating and strive to increase shareholder remuneration. Turning to slide 18, we highlight our 2029 operational targets. We plan to extend fiber coverage to 3.5 million homes with a take up of 43%. Lift retail broadband ARPU to around ILS 150 and have roughly half of fiber subscribers on speed above 1 Gb. In mobile, our target is 85% of postpaid subscribers on 5G plan with ARPU around ILS 50 and approximately 450,000 5G MAX subscribers. 5G sites are expected to represent 90% of the total network. For yes, we are targeting ARPU of ILS 250 and 50% of TV customers in a TV plus fiber bundle.

Speaker #4: Once approved, it would allow Bezeq and yes to combine, unlocking top-line synergies, operational efficiencies, and a ₪1.2 billion tax asset. Slide 23 is just a recap of the building blocks of our strategy.

Speaker #4: These pillars flow from the group level to each one of our subsidiaries and connect directly to our vision. I will now turn the floor to Nir to walk through the strategic initiatives at our fixed-line business.

Speaker #5: Thank you, Tomer. On slides 24 to 31, we show Bezeq's fixed-line snapshots and how the plan will be implemented. Turning to slides 35 and 26, with 2.9 million homes passed and 34% take-up, and an output of 136 shekels, we will focus on premium internet, value-added services, and AI-driven efficiency.

Yohai Benita: Operationally, the group is targeting a 40% reduction in FTEs, leading to stable salary expenses by 2029. I will now hand the call to Nir for fixed line results.

Speaker #5: On slide 27, we show how our brand leadership supports our pricing power, and on slide 28, we expect the take-up rate of 43%. With 30% of subscribers having more than one gig by 2029.

Nir David: Thank you, Yochai. Slide 19 summarize the fixed-line achievement in 2025. Core revenues increased 3.7% with retail fiber subscribers at 637,000 today, and retail broadband ARPU at 138 ILS in Q4 2025. Fiber deployment reached 2.95 million homes pass, with total fiber subscribers of 1.02 million, about 69% of total broadband subscribers and take-up rate of 34%. These metrics set a strong base heading into 2026 and support our 2029 ambitions. Moving to slide 20 to 24. For 2025, basic fixed-line core revenue grow 3.7% to approximately 4 billion ILS, driven by an increase in all core revenue segments. Adjusted EBITDA increased modestly.

Speaker #5: Moving to slide 29, we already have the highest output among competitors, and we are targeting an output of 150 shekels in 2029. Turning to slide 13, by implementing AI solutions, we will enrich our customers' experience and contribute to streamlining internal processes.

Speaker #5: Our goal is to contribute to higher output and to retention, cost reduction, and better performance. Finally, moving to slide 31, in terms of our enterprise businesses, growth will be tied to SD1 security, cloud, GPU, AI as a service. In addition, the integration of AI will lift growth and reduce costs.

Speaker #5: I will now ask Ilan to cover telephone and yes.

Speaker #6: Thank you, Nir. Turning to slide 32 to 37, we show telephone snapshot and plan with 2.68 million subscribers and output of 46 shekels, and almost 1.4 million 5G users.

Nir David: Adjusted net profit declined 4.6% to ILS 951 million on higher depreciation and financing expenses. On a quarterly basis, result of Bezeq Fixed-Line record similar trends to debt on the annual basis. In Q4, broadband and cloud and digital growth, while transmission and data was lower due to a one-time reclassification to other revenue. We will continue focus on increasing take-up, speed, upgrade, and value-added service for homes and businesses, while leveraging AI to enhance service quality and streamline operations. I will now hand the call to Ilan to address Pelephone and yes results.

Speaker #6: We are already leaders in 5G. We expect our 5G penetration to jump to 85% of postpaid customers in 2029, with 90% of 5G sites deployed.

Speaker #6: At the end of 2025, telephone already had the highest output in Israel. We expect to expand 5G Max subscriber plans from 140,000 to 450,000.

Speaker #6: We believe that digitization and AI will enhance services and increase efficiency. Slide 38 and 43 show yes snapshot. And plan for the coming years with 565,000 subscribers and annual output of 192 shekels that reach 200 shekels in Q4 and almost 120,000 fiber subscribers.

Ilan Sigal: Thank you, Nir. Turning to slide 25. At Pelephone, 2025 marked the highest service revenues in a decade, supported by growth in 5G postpaid subscribers, reaching 1.4 million today. 5G MAX adoption and strong roaming. Adjusted EBITDA grew almost 3% to ILS 782 million, and adjusted net profit rose almost 6% to ILS 163 million. In Q4, ARPU was ILS 47, up 4.4% year-over-year. Turning to slide 26 and 27. In the quarter, equipment revenues increased with a successful iPhone 17 launch and adjusted EBITDA grew on higher revenues. Adjusted net profit increased due to an agreement with the tax authorities, and free cash flow benefited from stronger profitability and February working capital timing.

Speaker #6: We have brand leadership and premium content to foster additional growth. We aim to reduce satellite costs potentially and increase efficiencies with digital and AI.

Speaker #6: Yes, already stands out as Israel's most popular TV provider. We aim to expand our TV plus fiber bundling to 50% by 2029, scale ads, and partnership to deliver an output of 215 shekels in 2029.

Speaker #6: I will now ask you to cover Bezek International.

Speaker #7: Thank you, Ilan. On slides 44 to 46, we highlight Bezeq International's snapshot and strategic plan. With ₪1.1 billion in revenue and over 20,000 more customers, we are focused on delivering end-to-end cloud, cyber integration, telecom, and data centers.

Ilan Sigal: Slide 28 shows continued multi-year service revenues growth alongside rising 5G adoption today of 60% of postpaid subscribers are on 5G plans with approximately 170,000 5G MAX subscribers. On slide 29, ARPU in Q4 was ILS 47, up 4.4% year-over-year. We continue to grow postpaid subscribers with an increasing 5G mix. Moving to yes on slide 30. yes revenues in Q4 grew 7.3% year-over-year to ILS 340 million, the highest quarterly revenue since Q4 2019. ARPU reached a record of ILS 200, driven by TV and fiber bundling and contribution from the partner deal. For the year, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net profit greatly improved on higher revenues, cost streamlining, and valuation impacts. TV subscribers totaled 565,000.

Speaker #7: IT solutions. Bezeq International is partnering with leading companies to enable secure connectivity, AI-ready cloud, and services. These last two slides in the presentation focused on ESG.

Speaker #7: ESG is integrated across operations: energy efficiency, recycling, net zero 2050 pathway, as well as diversity goals and strong ratings. Digital inclusions via fiber and 5G, resilient network, and robust compliance and supplier standards are all part of our commitments.

Speaker #7: Bezek enters its next phase with strong momentum and a clear strategic path. We will monetize national-wide fiber 5G and grow output via premium and bundle offering and leverage AI and automation to improve experience and reduce costs.

Speaker #7: We will maintain a robust balance sheet that supports sustainable returns and future investments. We believe this combination creates a compelling long-term value proposition for shareholders.

Ilan Sigal: IP subscribers reached almost 500,000, and fiber subscribers nearly 130,000 today. Slide 31, 32 highlights the full year in Q4 results. Revenue growth and cost streamlining supported higher adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net profit. Free cash flow greatly improved due to improved profits and working capital timing. Finally, slide 33 shows KPIs. Q4 ARPU increased by ILS 14 year-over-year to ILS 200. IP penetration rose to almost 90% and fiber subscribers reached 118,000. I will now hand the call to Yochai for Bezeq International results.

Speaker #7: Thank you. We are happy to take your questions now. Next question is from Chris.

Speaker #8: Hi, thanks for taking my question. Could you tell us where things stand with regards to infrastructural separation?

Speaker #6: Sure. Hey, Chris, Tomer speaking.

Speaker #7: So look, the MOC, the Minister of Communication, basically announced an RFI a couple of months ago—basically leaning towards a formal decision on that front.

Yohai Benita: Thank you. Ilan, finally turning to Bezeq International on slide 34. We are progressing in our transition from consumer ISP to an ICT-focused businesses, spanning communication, data centers, integration, public cloud, and cybers. Revenues from business customers increased 2% in 2025 to 957 million ILS. Headcount decreased by 10% under the retirement program. In Q4, adjusted EBITDA was 37 million ILS, and adjusted net profit was stable as lower depreciation offset softer revenues. This concludes our earning presentation. I will now hand the call back to Tomer.

Speaker #7: It was supposed to happen end of year. You know how things are going on the regulatory front. We expect to hear a decision or a formal hearing in the coming weeks.

Speaker #8: Coming weeks. Great. And also, how should we be looking at CapEx specifically at yes? Considering the year-on-year decrease and the fact that you're going to continue the services in satellite until 2028.

Speaker #3: So, as we said earlier, this week, once YES found a solution—a static solution—we see CapEx going down. We saw that in 2025.

Speaker #3: And I think it's reasonable to assume that the carbon CapEx level that you see will be what we will see in the next years.

Nir David: Thank you, Yohai. Before we move to Q&A, I'm excited and proud to share with you our strategic update. As we have completed and fully executed our business plan announced back in 2021, I would like to walk you through Bezeq Group roadmap based on sustained growth, expanded margin, and increased returns through 2029. Despite the recent geopolitical and economic challenges, Bezeq has strengthened its balance sheet.

Tomer Raved: Thank you, Yohai. Before we move to Q&A, I'm excited and proud to share with you our strategic update. As we have completed and fully executed our business plan announced back in 2021, I would like to walk you through Bezeq Group roadmap based on sustained growth, expanded margin, and increased returns through 2029. Despite the recent geopolitical and economic challenges, Bezeq has strengthened its balance sheet.

Speaker #3: We don't anticipate any increase in Yes CapEx.

Speaker #8: Excellent. Great. Thanks. That's it for me.

Speaker #3: Okay, thank you. And next question is from David Kaplan from Sagot.

Speaker #9: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon. So Chris asked the first question. I guess we all really had one: structural separation there. Can you talk a little bit about your plans that you had had when you were reaching out or trying to purchase Hot Mobile?

Tomer Raved: Consistently increase shareholders' return and advance Israel digital infrastructure at a scale that will drive our financial targets and KPIs going forward. On slide three, we present the four strategic pillars of our business strategy, leading by AI and neuro, financial position, all of which are drivers and levers for current and future value creation. During the presentation, we'll cover the 2029 targets, the levers behind revenue and EBITDA growth, efficiency initiatives, and our capacity to invest while returning capital. Bottom line, Bezeq is acting from a position of strength where scale, premium brands, and the most advanced network will further allow us to unlock additional shareholder value. On slide four, you can see the key strategic highlights within our pillars. We have a leading digital infrastructure with nationwide fiber and 5G strategic connectivity hub positioning in a future-ready network.

Speaker #9: What was the strategy there? And having not succeeded in that purchase, what's your strategy going forward with telephone?

Speaker #7: I'll mention it was just high level, and then let Ilan answer for HOT Mobile. But generally speaking, as you know, we have low leverage and a lot of financial flexibility.

Speaker #7: And in terms of what capital allocation, which we just outlined, we are looking at M&As and shareholder returns at the balance. When we have excess cash, as you saw in this quarter, we announced a buyback plan on top of our dividends.

Speaker #7: And you will continue to see us doing smart and sophisticated capital allocation, leveraging the low leverage we have. Including tacking M&As or more significant one, given the flexibility we have, including very strategic ones related to our core and you saw us looking at a couple of assets this year.

Tomer Raved: Our growth drivers are divided into output growth, faster broadband, 5G monetization, and around 50% bundling in the S. The operational excellence in AI are centered on more efficiency than improved productivity as we come to the end of the CapEx cycle with a headcount reduction and lower satellite and legacy costs. Lastly, our robust financial position will allow us to further strengthen our balance sheet, continuing growing FCF and create additional capacity for increased shareholders' return. On slide 5, we share our 2029 targets. As previously presented by Ohai in the financial presentation, our ability to generate top line following end of CapEx cycle translate into average annual double-digit growth in free cash flow, with supporting take-up in our pool and penetration across all our business units. On slide 6, we illustrate our track record and how our performance underpins our targets.

Speaker #7: Specifically on HOT Mobile, I'll let Ilan expand.

Speaker #6: I will also add that, in the 5G perspective, we will deploy 5G assets until 2029 for 90%. We'll continue to go on 5G and grow the output there.

Speaker #6: Also, with the new plans, the 5G Max, they have more output. So this is the telephone way. And from Hot Mobile perspective, we are — it's not over till it's over.

Speaker #6: It's not signed yet. On the other front, and if we'll be assigned that it's not continuing there, we are ready to go in again.

Speaker #9: Great. And then I guess one quick question on your guidance. Can you walk us through why you decided at this point in the year to adjust for the valuations of yes that happened in Q2 and 3, and you didn't do it earlier in the year?

Speaker #9: What changed from your perspective that now is the right time to do that?

Speaker #6: Sure. It's actually and it's good that you bring it up. Yes, this quarter in Q4, basically completed its write-ups, basically recovered all the write-downs we had over the past few years.

Tomer Raved: As seen in the graph, since 2021, we have grown core revenue and EBITDA, expanded fiber take-up and scaled 5G and yes bundling. These strong results supports our confidence in our 2029 goals. It is great to see the correlation between the strong execution and the attractive financial results that follow. Slide 7 shows Bezeq Group market share snapshot. Today, Bezeq is the leader in the broadband and TV markets, and number two in mobile, with market shares of 53% in broadband, 33% in TV and 23% in mobile. On slide 9 to 11, we show Israel's overview from a macro perspective. Israel's macro trends support every possible tailwind that an incumbent telco needs. We have the most rapid population growth in the OECD, with growing GDP per capita, which supports willingness to pay and demand for connectivity in a relatively low ARPU environment.

Speaker #6: So the final adjustment and write-up at yes basically was completed in 2020, in Q4 2025. So, going forward, there will not be any more write-ups on the yes assets.

Speaker #6: And as a result, we thought it would be very clear to the market, given that we completed this—this was the last quarter of write-ups or write-downs, yes.

Speaker #6: You will have an apples-to-apples comparison going forward. Because you saw the $4 billion number for 2025, that was the last quarter in Q4 where you have that write-up.

Speaker #6: So it was very helpful for the market when we received very good feedback from investors. Providing this transparency, very consistent with other companies who had this one-off impact to EBITDA.

Tomer Raved: The high R&D intensity on the next slide and the population density, all leading the global charts, underpin the demand for advanced connectivity and the lower CapEx needed to support that. Bezeq is already shaping Israel's future as it is best positioned to power national connectivity as density and digital needs rise. As we move to slide 12, let me now dive into each of the pillars described before. Our strategy is centered on accelerating growth via leading infrastructure and operational excellence. Slide 13 shows how Bezeq Infra is a powerhouse today and where we seek to be in 2029. With 100,000 km of fiber, we aim to have 3.5 million homes passed by 2029, with take-up rise from 34% to 43%. In terms of 5G sites, we aim to increase from 50% to 90% of our deployment plan.

Speaker #6: And sorry?

Speaker #9: And we also gave this on Q3 when we highlighted what are the adjusted results, excluding the yes valuation impact. So it's the second quarter.

Speaker #9: Okay. Great. Thanks very much.

Speaker #7: Thanks. Thanks, David.

Speaker #3: Thank you. Next question is from Sihi from City. Hi, Sihi.

Speaker #8: Hello. Hi. Good afternoon. Thank you for taking my questions. I have two, please. The first one is, really, I'm wondering if you can talk about the energy costs as a percentage of your OPEX and what kind of hedging positions that you have.

Speaker #8: In place for this year and maybe for coming two years. And my second question is just to help us to think about shareholder returns.

Speaker #8: Obviously, you have a payout ratio. And this year's net profit is benefited from this revaluation of the yes assets. And I was just wondering, looking out for next year and onwards, how should we think about it in terms of the shareholder remuneration in absolute terms?

Tomer Raved: Lastly, and importantly, our subsea and data center connectivity will enhance Israel's role as regional and global connectivity hub. Slide 14 shows the ongoing ARPU growth drivers. By 2029, broadband ARPU is expected to reach 150 shekels, while mobile ARPU increased to 50 shekels, and ES ARPU reaches 215 shekels, all driven by speeds upgrades, 5G, content and bundling. Slide 15 addresses quality, premium brands and infrastructures. By following our premium positioning plus network leadership, we support superior service and the highest ARPU in the market. Slide 16 and 17 detail our focus on our operational excellence and AI pillar. By deploying AI for network operation service and productivity, we are targeting 14% full-time equivalent reduction by 2029, with stable salary expenses. As mentioned, we have already reached new collective agreements and understandings that will enable efficiencies and margin expansion.

Speaker #8: Do you think that you’re still comfortable that 2025 could still be a baseline for you to grow shareholder returns from here onwards? Thank you.

Speaker #7: Sure. So I think, briefly, to the first question, Sihi, we actually have very low energy costs in the group. And we have a long-term contract for power from a group perspective.

Speaker #7: There's no real hedging because the amount of energy cost is very little in a group comparison. And the oil prices and changes that happened in the past few days—similar thing happened in 2022—didn't impact our results at all.

Speaker #7: You will not see it in the results. Even if there's additional supply chain issues, we are ready for that. We experienced that before. And we know how to handle that.

Tomer Raved: Slide 18 shows our balance sheet resilience. Despite all the black swans you see on this page globally and locally in the last few years, such as COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine war and the regional conflicts, Bezeq has remained an island of stability. Our leverage has improved from 2.4 to 1.4 today despite macro shocks, which is supporting investment and returns. On slide 19 and 20, we address our shareholder remuneration and financial approach. As you know, our dividend policy is disciplined 80% payout. Today we actually announced our first incremental buyback program. Free cash flow growth of over 10% supports growing and sustainable capital return to our shareholders. Our current leverage in the double A category local ratings provides flexibility for growth, investment and returns.

Speaker #7: So, we did not see real impact on the results. Sometimes, there are working capital shifts, but nothing dramatic. So that's on the first question.

Speaker #7: On the second question, we continue to focus on growing our DPS and growing our distribution to shareholders. You may see it through our 80% going up or through additional buyback.

Speaker #7: But the idea is to continue and grow. You'll see it through the projection for 8% growth CAGR on net income going forward for the next three, four years, as well as the 10% free cash flow.

Speaker #7: Both give us a lot of flexibility. You will continue to see this growth. It doesn't mean it grows from H1 to H2, but on an average annual basis, you will continue to see the DPS growth like we outlined in the past four years.

Tomer Raved: On slide 21 and 22, we address potential areas not considered in our financial targets for 2029. Slide 21 shows Israel at the center of strategic connectivity.

Speaker #7: Thank you, Sihi.

Speaker #6: Thank you, Sihi. Next question is from Sabina from LIDA. Hi, Sabina.

Speaker #5: Hi, good afternoon. I have one question. Lately, the Ministry of Communications—they changed the wholesale tariffs. And I was wondering if it's included in your guidance, because you provided your 2029 guidance before starting my child coming in.

Yohai Benita: Israel location positions Bezeq as a bridge for hyperscalers between Europe and Asia. We are in active negotiation with various companies to provide routes that extend beyond the Suez Canal and position Israel as the corridor to connect the two continents, the IMEC corridor. On Slide 22, as you know, we are expecting to learn soon about the removal of structural separation and our ability to merge Bezeq and yes. We are glad that the regulator is finally formally addressing this unnecessary limitation. Better late than never. Once approved, it will allow Bezeq and yes to combine unlocking top-line synergies, operational efficiencies, and a 1.2 billion ILS tax asset. Slide 23 is just a recap of the building blocks of our strategy. These pillars flow from the group level to each one of our subsidiaries and connects directly to our vision.

Tomer Raved: Israel location positions Bezeq as a bridge for hyperscalers between Europe and Asia. We are in active negotiation with various companies to provide routes that extend beyond the Suez Canal and position Israel as the corridor to connect the two continents, the IMEC corridor. On Slide 22, as you know, we are expecting to learn soon about the removal of structural separation and our ability to merge Bezeq and yes. We are glad that the regulator is finally formally addressing this unnecessary limitation. Better late than never. Once approved, it will allow Bezeq and yes to combine unlocking top-line synergies, operational efficiencies, and a 1.2 billion ILS tax asset. Slide 23 is just a recap of the building blocks of our strategy. These pillars flow from the group level to each one of our subsidiaries and connects directly to our vision.

Speaker #5: But you—you provided the 2020, sorry, the situation here: no kindergartens and no school. So you provided the guidance for 2029 before the positive outcome from the Ministry of Communication regarding the tariffs.

Speaker #5: So, I was wondering if there could be a potential upside for the numbers.

Speaker #6: First, the kids are you feel free to join us. Let's give you a level of knowledge that there's no need. Your question would not include the wholesale rate in our guidance.

Speaker #6: We do not see significant impact, as we mentioned before, to the wholesale rates on the better, given the lift of supervision going forward. And given the fact that most of our wholesale customers are on IRU for the next.

Yohai Benita: I will now turn the floor to Nir to walk through the strategic initiative at our fixed line business.

Tomer Raved: I will now turn the floor to Nir to walk through the strategic initiative at our fixed line business.

Nir David: Thank you, Tomer. On slide 24 to 31, we show Bezeq Fixed-Line snapshots and how the plan will be implemented. Turning to slide 35 and 26, with 2.9 million home spots and 34% take-up, an ARPU of 136 ILS, we will focus on premium internet, value-added service, and an AI-driven efficiency. On slide 27, we show how our brand leadership support our pricing power. On slide 28, we expected a take-up rate of 43% with 30% of subscriber having more than 1 GB by 2029. Moving to slide 29, we already have the highest ARPU among competitors, and we are targeting an ARPU of 150 ILS on 2029. Turning to slide 13. By implementing AI solution, we will enrich our customers' experience and contributes to streamlining internal processes.

Speaker #6: 20 or 25 years. So I'm not seeing a significant impact. We can finally see the MOC is adopting the global standards and removing the wholesale regulation going forward, over a gradual two- to three-year process.

Speaker #6: But this should not have a significant impact on us, and we mentioned it before. Even the potential reduction from 72 to 50, or from 50 to 58, where the hearing ended up, it's not a significant impact to our results.

Speaker #6: Okay. Thank you, Sabina.

Speaker #3: Do we have more? We don't have any further questions. So at this time, I would like to thank you all for taking the time to join us today.

Speaker #3: Should you have any follow-up questions, please feel free to contact our Investor Relations department. We look forward to speaking to you on the first quarter 2026 earnings call.

Speaker #3: Thank you all.

Nir David: Our goal is to contribute to higher ARPU and to retention, cost reduction, better performance. Finally, moving to slide 31. In terms of our enterprise businesses, growth will be tied to SDN security, cloud, GPU, AI as a service. In addition, the integration of AI will lift growth and reduce costs. I will now ask Ilan to cover Pelephone and yes.

Ilan Sigal: Thank you, Nir. Turning to slide 32 to 37, we show Pelephone snapshot and plan with 2.68 million subscribers, an ARPU of ILS 46 and almost 1.4 million 5G users. We are already leaders in 5G. We expect our 5G penetration to jump to 85% of post-paid customers in 2029, with 90% of 5G sites deployed. At the end of 2025, Pelephone already had the highest ARPU in Israel. We expect to expand 5G MAX subscriber plans from 140,000 to 450,000. We believe that digitization and AI will enhance services and increase efficiency.

Ilan Sigal: Slide 38 and 43 show yes snapshot and plan for the coming years with 565,000 subscribers, an annual ARPU of ILS 192 that reached ILS 200 in Q4, and almost 120,000 fiber subscribers. We have brand leadership and premium content to foster additional growth. We aim to reduce satellite costs substantially and increase efficiencies with digital and AI. yes already stands out as Israel's most popular TV provider. We aim to expand our TV plus fiber bundling to 50% by 2029, scale as in partnership to deliver an ARPU of ILS 215 in 2029. I will now ask Yohai to cover Bezeq International.

Yohai Benita: Thank you, Ilan. On slide 44 to 46, we highlight Bezeq International's snapshot and strategic plan. With ILS 1.1 billion in revenue and 20,000+ more customers, we are focused on delivering end-to-end cloud cyber integration, telecom data centers, and IT solutions. Bezeq International is partnering with leading companies to enable secure connectivity, AI-ready cloud, and managed services. These last two slides on the presentation focused on ESG. ESG is integrated across operations, energy efficiency, recycling, net zero twenty fifty pathway, as well as diversity goals and strong ratings. Digital inclusion via fiber and 5G, resilient networks, and robust compliance and supplier standards are all part of our commitment. Bezeq enters its next phase with strong momentum and a clear strategic path.

Yohai Benita: We will monetize nationwide fiber 5G and grow ARPU via premium and bundle offering, and leverage AI and automation to improve experience and reduce costs. We will maintain a robust balance sheet that supports sustainable returns and future investments. We believe this combination creates a compelling long-term value proposition for shareholders. Thank you. We are happy to take your questions now. Next question is from Chris.

[Analyst]: Hi, thanks for taking my questions.

Yohai Benita: Hi.

[Analyst]: Could you tell us where things stand with regards to structural separation?

Tomer Raved: Sure. Hey, Chris, Omer speaking. Look, the MOC, the Minister of Communications, basically announced an RFI 2 months ago, basically leaning towards a formal decision on that front, which was supposed to happen by end of year. You know how things go on the regulatory front. We expect to hear a decision or a formal hearing in the coming weeks.

[Analyst]: Coming weeks. Great. Also, how should we be looking at CapEx, specifically at yes, considering the year-on-year decrease and the fact that you're going to continue the services in satellite until 2028?

Yohai Benita: As we said earlier this week, once yes found a solution, a satellite solution, we see CapEx going down. We saw that in 2025, I think it's reasonable to assume that the current CapEx level that you see will be what we will see in the next years. We do not anticipate any increase in yes CapEx.

[Analyst]: Excellent. Great. Thanks. That's it for me.

Yohai Benita: Okay. Thank you. Our next question is from David Kaplan from Psagot.

David Kaplan: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon. Chris asked the first question I guess we all really had on structural separation there. Can you talk a little bit about your plans that you had had when you were reaching out or trying to purchase HOT Mobile? What was the strategy there? Having not succeeded in that purchase, what's your strategy going forward with Pelephone?

Tomer Raved: I'll mention the word just high level and then let Ilan answer for HOT Mobile. Generally speaking, as you know, we have low leverage and a lot of financial flexibility. In terms of our capital allocation, which we just outlined, we are looking at M&As and shareholder returns as a balance. When we have excess cash, as you saw in this quarter, we announce a buyback plan on top of our dividends. You will continue to see us doing smart and sophisticated capital allocation, leveraging the low leverage we have, including tacking M&As or more significant one, given the flexibility we have, including very strategic ones related to our core. You saw us looking at a couple of assets this year, specifically on HOT Mobile. I'll let Ilan expand.

Yohai Benita: I will add also that, in 5G perspective, we'll deploy 5G assets till 2029, so 90%. We'll continue to grow on 5G and grow the ARPU there. Also, with the new plans, the 5G MAX that have more ARPUs. This is the telephone way. From HOT Mobile perspective, it's not over till it's over. It's not signed yet on the other front. If will be a sign that it's not continuing there, we are ready to go in again.

Ilan Sigal: I will add also that, in 5G perspective, we'll deploy 5G assets till 2029, so 90%. We'll continue to grow on 5G and grow the ARPU there. Also, with the new plans, the 5G MAX that have more ARPUs. This is the telephone way. From HOT Mobile perspective, it's not over till it's over. It's not signed yet on the other front. If will be a sign that it's not continuing there, we are ready to go in again.

David Kaplan: Great. I guess one quick question on your guidance. Can you walk us through why you decided at this point in the year to adjust for the valuations of yes that happened in Q2 and Q3, and you didn't do it earlier in the year? What changed from your perspective that now is the right time to do that?

Tomer Raved: Sure. It's actually good that you bring it up. yes, this quarter in Q4, basically completed its write-ups, basically recover all the write-downs we had over the past few years. The final adjustment and write-up at yes basically was completed in Q4 2025. Going forward, there will not be any more write-up on the yes assets. As a result, we thought it would be very clear to the market given that we completed, this was the last quarter of write-ups or write-downs. yes, you will have an apples-to-apples comparison going forward, you know, because you saw the ILS 4 billion number for 2025. That was the last quarter in Q4, where you have that write-up.

Tomer Raved: It was very helpful for the market, and we received very good feedback from investors of providing this transparency, very consistent with other companies who had this, like, one-off impact to EBITDA. Sorry.

Yohai Benita: We also gave this, on Q3 when we highlighted what is the.

Tomer Raved: Correct.

Yohai Benita: What are the adjusted results excluding the yes valuation impact? It's the Q2.

David Kaplan: Okay, great. Thanks very much.

Tomer Raved: Thank you.

Yohai Benita: Thanks, David. Thank you. Next question is from Siyi from Citi. Hi, Siyi.

Siyi He: Hello. Hi. Good afternoon. Thank you for taking my questions. I have two, please. The first one is.

Yohai Benita: Okay.

Siyi He: I'm wondering if you can talk about the energy costs as a percentage of your OpEx, and what kind of hedging positions that you have in place for this year and maybe for coming 2 years. My second question is just to help us to think about shareholder returns. Obviously, you have a payout ratio, and this year's net profit is benefited from this revaluation of the yes assets. I'm just wondering, looking out for next year and onwards, how should we think about it in terms of the shareholder remuneration in absolute terms? Do you think that you're still comfortable that 2025 still could be a baseline for you to grow shareholder returns from here onwards? Thank you.

Tomer Raved: Sure. I'll take both briefly. The first question, Si, we actually have very low energy costs in the group, and we have a long-term contract for power on a group perspective. There's no really hedging this because the amount of energy cost is very little in a group comparison. The oil prices and changes that happened in the past few days, similar thing happened in 2022, it didn't impact our results at all. You will not see it in the results. Even if there's, you know, additional supply chain issues, we are ready for that. We experienced that in, before, and we know how to handle that, so we did not see really impact on the results. Sometimes there are working capital shifts, but nothing dramatic. That's on the first question.

Tomer Raved: The second question, we continue to focus on growing our DPS and growing our distribution to shareholders. You may see it through our 80% going up or through additional buyback, but the idea is to continue and grow. You see it through the fact, the projection for 8% growing CAGR and net income going forward for the next 3, 4 years, as well as the 10% free cash flow, both give us a lot of flexibility. We continue to see this growth. It doesn't mean it grow from, you know, H1 from H2, but on an average annual basis, you will continue to see the DPS growth like we outlined in the past 4 years. Thank you, Si.

Yohai Benita: Thank you, Si. Next question is from Sabina from Leumi Partners. Hi, Sabina.

[Analyst] (Leumi Partners): Hi, good afternoon. I have 1 question. Lately, the Minister of Communications, they published a, I think, positive decision regarding the wholesale tariffs, and I was wondering if it's included in your guidance. You provided your 2029 guidance before 30 match child coming in. You provided the 2029... Sorry, the situation here, no kindergartens and no school. You provided the guidance for 2029 before the positive outcome from the Minister of Communications regarding the tariff. I was wondering if there could be a potential upside for the numbers.

Sabrina Choudhury: Hi, good afternoon. I have 1 question. Lately, the Minister of Communications, they published a, I think, positive decision regarding the wholesale tariffs, and I was wondering if it's included in your guidance. You provided your 2029 guidance before 30 match child coming in. You provided the 2029... Sorry, the situation here, no kindergartens and no school. You provided the guidance for 2029 before the positive outcome from the Minister of Communications regarding the tariff. I was wondering if there could be a potential upside for the numbers.

Tomer Raved: First, the kids are... Feel free to join us. Like, bring your level of knowledge. There's no need. Your question would not include the wholesale rates in our guidance. We do not see significant as we mentioned before, to the wholesale rates on the Bezeq, given the lift of supervision going forward and given the fact that most of our wholesale customers are on IRU for the next 20 or 25 years. We do not see a significant impact. We're glad finally, the MOC is adopting the global standards and removing the wholesale regulation going forward over a gradual 2, 3 years process. This should not have a significant impact to us, and we mentioned it before.

Tomer Raved: Even the reduction, potential reduction from 72 to 50 or from 50 to 58, where the hearing ended up, it's not a significant impact to our results.

Yohai Benita: Okay. Thank you, Sabina. Do we have more? We don't have any further questions. At this time, I would like to thank you all for taking the time to join us today. Should you have any follow-up questions, please feel free to contact our Investor Relations department. We look forward to speaking to you on the Q1 2026 earnings call. Thank you all.

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