Orange H1 Profit Decreases - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Orange (ORAN) reported first-half net income of 891 million euros in the first half of 2014, a decrease of 318 million euros compared to the first half of 2013, reflecting the pressure on revenue. Net income Group share amounted to 744 million euros in the first half of 2014. Adjusted EBITDA amounted to 6.14 billion euros in the first half of 2014.

Turnover amounted to 19.592 billion euros in the first half of 2014, a decrease of 3.6% on a comparable basis, and a decrease of 2.6% excluding regulatory measures.

Based on the results of the first half of 2014, the Group confirmed its objective of achieving a retired EBITDA between 12.0 and 12.5 billion euros for fiscal 2014. The Group confirmed the payment of a dividend of 0.60 euros per share for 2014. The company will pay an interim dividend for 2014 of 0.20 euros per share in cash Dec. 9, 2014.