Research and Markets: New Report an In-Depth Examination of Increasing Competition to Hutchison Telecommunications Australia

Business Wire, June 18, 2007

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59930) has announced the addition of IE Market Research's new report: Hutchison Telecommunications Australia: Competitor Insight 2007 to their offering.

This market research report on Hutchison Telecommunications Australia (HTA) provides a comprehensive analysis of HTA's strategies, operational and financial metrics. The report covers the key strategic issues facing HTA in the face of increasing competition for mobile market share from the likes of Telstra, Vodafone, and Optus. We devote extensive coverage to HTA's financial performance and forecasts since covering interest on debt will be the most important issue facing HTA in the coming years. We also provide wireless network technology trends for HTA, including trends in HTA's 3G subscriber base and capex requirements.

Strategic Outlook

Australian Telecom Sector to see Increased Competition

Financial performance by HTA's Competitors

Covering Interest on Debt is a Major Issue for HTA

HTA's Peak Debt likely to Exceed $3.6 billion

Operational Summary and Forecasts

Operating Trends: Increasing 3G Subscription

Capex to decline slightly

Financial Summary and Forecasts

1H06 Results better than expected after accounting for one time changes

Earnings and Valuation

Dividends likely to flow to TCNZ in 4 years time

List of Tables

Table 1: 3G Operating Metrics, 1H04 - 1H06

Table 2: 2G Operating Metrics, 1H04 - 1H06

Table 3: HTA 1H06 Earnings ($m)

Table 4: Sales and EBITDA Forecasts

Table A1: Key Performance Metrics and Forecasts, 2004 - 2009

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