Deutsche Telekom AG – Co.’s 1Q12 earnings came in better than expected results as European revenues declined lesser than expected and the performance of its US T-Mobile division was higher. EBITDA excl. items declined 0.1 percent to EUR 4.48 b (EUR 5.8 b) vs expectations of EUR 4.4 b. Revenues of the firm declined 1.1 percent to EUR 14.4 b. Net profit came in at EUR 238 m vs EUR 480 a year ago. the co. is to give a dividend of 70 cents a share. (Bloomberg)
Telecom Italia SpA – Co. reported 1Q12 profits at EUR 606 m (USD 785 m ) vs expectations of EUR 572.3 m vs EUR 549 m a year ago on higher revenues from Brazilian and Argentine operations. Revenues rose 4.5 percent to EUR 7.39 b vs expectations of EUR 7.32 b. EBITDA came in at EUR 30.3 b vs EUR 30.4 b a year ago.(Bloomberg)
British Telecom – Co. reported a 4Q11-12 net profit at GBP 632m vs. estimated GBP 552m vs. previous 4Q10-11 at GBP 472m. For FY11-12 operating profit at GBP 849m; revenue at GBP 4.8b. (CNBC/Nasdaq filing)
Capgemini – Co. reported 1Q12 consolidated revenue at EUR 2565m vs. estimated EUR 2464m vs. previous EUR 2350m. (MarketWatch)
Aegon – Co. reported 1Q12 net profit at EUR 521m vs. estimated EUR 276m. (Reuters)