Quebecor Inc (OTCPK:QBCRF)

Q1 2025 Quebecor Inc Earnings Call Transcript

May 8, 2025 / 05:00 PM GMT

Release Date Price: $27.34 (+0.18%)

Transcript

Key Points

Positve

Quebecor Inc (QBCAF) reported an 8% increase in cash flow from operating activities, reaching $420 million.
The company reduced its debt by $155 million, improving its net debt ratio to 3.26 times, the lowest leverage in the Canadian industry.
Quebecor Inc (QBCAF) achieved a significant improvement in adjusted margins, increasing from 48.8% to 50.1%.
The deployment of 5G plus technology and 3,800 MHz spectrum is enhancing network capabilities, offering faster connectivity at no extra cost.
Quebecor Inc (QBCAF) maintained its position as the most respected telecommunication company in Quebec, recognized in the 2025 lazy reputation survey.

Negative

The media segment reported a negative EBITDA of $20 million, primarily due to a decline in advertising revenues.
Total revenues decreased by 1% from last year, with EBITDA down by $10 million or 2%, mainly due to increased stock-based compensation charges.
The telecom segment experienced a 2% decrease in total revenues, attributed to lower equipment revenues and a disciplined approach to subsidy management.
Quebecor Inc (QBCAF) faces challenges from aggressive pricing strategies by competitors, impacting ARPU negatively.
The company continues to call for regulatory reforms to address the competitive disadvantage posed by foreign online services in the Canadian broadcasting market.

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E D I T E D V E R S I O N

QBRb.TO - Quebecor Inc
Q1 2025 Quebecor Inc Earnings Call
May 08, 2025 / 05:00PM GMT

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Unidentified_1 [1]
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Good afternoon everyone, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Capricor Inc. Financial results for the first quarter 2025 conference call, and I would like to introduce Isima, Chief Financial Officer of Capricor Inc. Please go ahead.

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Unidentified_2 [2]
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Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this Quebecor conference call. My name is Isa. I'm the CFO, and joining me to discuss our financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2025 is Pier Prado, our President and Chief Executive Officer.

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