a Calculated on the basis of millions for the purpose of greater precision. Changes to percentages expressed as percentage points.
b Adjusted prior-year comparatives. Adoption of IAS19.93A. Non-recurrence of amortization of actuarial losses, including taxes: 2005: EUR 7 million; 2004: EUR 1 million; 2003: EUR 0 million (before taxes). Please also refer to explanations under Note 29 in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
c Deutsche Telekom defines EBITDA as profit/loss from operations before depreciation, amortization and impairment losses.
d EBITDA, EBITDA adjusted for special factors, net debt, and free cash flow are non-GAAP figures not governed by the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP). They should not be viewed in isolation as an alternative to profit or loss from operations, net profit or loss, net cash from operating activities, the debt reported in the consolidated balance sheet, or other Deutsche Telekom key performance indicators presented in accordance with IFRS or U.S. GAAP. For detailed information and calculations, please refer to the “Development of business” section of the Group management report in this Annual Report.
e Adjusted prior-year comparatives. Adoption of IAS 19.93A. Recognition of actuarial losses in equity, including deferred taxes on these losses: 2005: EUR 1.0 billion; 2004: EUR 0.3 billion; 2003: EUR 0.2 billion. Please also refer to explanations under Note 29 in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
f Based on shareholders’ equity excluding amounts earmarked for dividend payment, which are treated as short-term debt.
g Calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share in accordance with IFRS as specified in IAS 33, “Earnings per share.” The share/ADS ratio is 1:1.
h Less treasury shares held by Deutsche Telekom AG.
i Subject to approval by the shareholders’ meeting. For more detailed explanations, please refer to the “Development of business” section of the Group management report or the information under Note 13 in the notes to the consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report.
j (Proposed) dividend per share divided by the Xetra closing price of the T-Share at the reporting date or on the last trading day of the respective financial year.
k Less treasury shares held by Deutsche Telekom AG and those shares that, as part of the issue of new shares in the course of the acquisition of Voicestream/Powertel, are held in trust for later issue and later trading as registered shares and/or American depositary shares (ADSs).
l Balance at the reporting date.
m Including treasury shares held by Deutsche Telekom AG.
n Before payments for the acquisition of network infrastrucure and licenses in the United States totaling EUR 2.1 billion in 2005 and payments for the acquisition of licenses totaling EUR 3.3 bilion in 2006.