UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May, 2021
Commission File Number: 001-14475
TELEFÔNICA BRASIL S.A.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
TELEFONICA BRAZIL S.A.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Av. Eng° Luís Carlos Berrini, 1376 - 28º andar
São Paulo, S.P.
Federative Republic of Brazil
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
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1Q21 HIGHLIGHTS
Efficiency in executing the commercial
strategy ensures outstanding operating performance and consolidates the Company as a digital telco
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Total customer base was up by 2.9% y-o-y, reaching
96 million accesses;
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FTTH accesses totaled 3,746 thousand (+41.2% y-o-y),
with a record 368 thousand net additions in 1Q21;
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Launch of Vivo Pay and Vida V, and partnerships
with Itaucard, Dotz and CDF, strengthen Vivo’s positioning as a digital services hub;
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Postpaid accesses grew 5.2% y-o-y and accounted
for 57.7% of total mobile accesses, with a market share of 37.0% (total mobile market share of 33.1% in Mar/21);
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FTTH coverage available in 276 cities (+10 in 1Q21) with 16.3 million
HPs (+4.6% y-o-y).
Net revenue shows an inflection point
and resumes growth in the quarter, driven by the performance of core businesses[1]
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Core business revenue accelerated in 1Q21 (+4.7% y-o-y)
and already accounts for 88% of total revenue, +4 p.p. y-o-y;
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Net revenue increased 0.2% y-o-y in 1Q21, underscoring
the successful transformation of Vivo’s revenue profile;
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FTTH revenues exceeded R$1 billion (+61.2% y-o-y), capturing recent
investments in fiber. IPTV revenue came to R$325 million (+25.9% y-o-y).
Ongoing focus on cost control leading
to a continued decline trajectory, supported by digitalization and process automation
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Cost of services and products sold[2]
reflect improved commercial activity and partnerships;
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Costs from operations[3]
declined 5.0% y-o-y in 1Q21, capturing the benefits of automation and digitalization of customer services;
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EBITDA[4]
totaled R$4,455 million (+0.5% y-o-y) in 1Q21, with a margin of 41.1%.
Assertive allocation of investments
and higher cash generation ensure robust returns to shareholders
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Investments of R$1,943 million in 1Q21, mainly allocated
to expand highspeed infrastructure and connect customers;
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Free cash flow totaled R$2.2 billion (+3.7% y-o-y in 1Q21), reflecting
effective financial management;
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R$700 million in IOC already declared until April
2021, combining robust earnings distribution with strong value creation for shareholders.
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Total Revenue excluding fixed voice, xDSL and DTH.
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Services: digital content, regulatory taxes, interconnection and B2B services; Products sold: handsets, accessories and B2B equipment.
3
Personnel Costs, Commercial and Infrastructure, Provision for doubtful account, G&A and Other operating revenues (expenses). Excludes
the positive effect related to the sale of towers and rooftops in the amount of R$75.7 million in 1Q20 (-6.5% y-o-y excluding this effect).
4 Excludes the positive effect related to the sale of towers
and rooftops in the amount of R$75.7 million in 1Q20.
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Telefônica Brasil S.A. (B3: VIVT3,
NYSE: VIV) discloses today its results for the first quarter of 2021, presented in accordance with the International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS) and the pronouncements, interpretations and guidelines provided by the Accounting Pronouncements Committee. Totals are
subject to differences due to rounding up or down.
The spreadsheet with the data is available
on our Investor Relations website: http://ri.telefonica.com.br/en/results-and-notices/results-center.
Highlights[5]
[6][7][8]
Consolidated in R$ million
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1Q21
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1Q20
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∆% YoY
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Net Operating Revenue
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10,849
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10,825
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0.2
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Core Revenue1
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9,563
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9,131
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4.7
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Mobile Revenue
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7,147
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7,070
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1.1
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Fixed core revenue
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2,416
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2,060
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17.2
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Non-core Revenue2
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1,286
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1,694
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(24.1)
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Recurring Total Costs3
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(6,394)
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(6,393)
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0.0
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Reported Total Costs
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(6,394)
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(6,318)
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1.2
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Recurring EBITDA3
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4,455
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4,431
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0.5
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Recurring EBITDA Margin3
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41.1%
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40.9%
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0.1 p.p.
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Reported EBITDA
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4,455
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4,507
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(1.1)
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Reported EBITDA Margin
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41.1%
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41.6%
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(0.6) p.p.
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Net Income
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942
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1,153
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(18.3)
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CAPEX | EX-IFRS 16
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1,943
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1,648
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18.0
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Free Cash Flow4
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2,199
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2,120
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3.7
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Core Revenue / Net Revenue
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88.1%
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84.4%
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3.8 p.p.
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Non-core Revenue / Net Revenue
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11.9%
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15.6%
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(3.8) p.p.
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Total Subscribers (Thousand)
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95,809
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93,082
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2.9
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Core Subscribers
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85,816
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80,529
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6.6
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% / total accesses
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89.6%
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86.5%
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3.1 p.p.
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Non-core Subscribers
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9,993
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12,553
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(20.4)
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% / total accesses
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10.4%
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13.5%
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(3.1) p.p.
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1 Total Revenue
excluding fixed voice, xDSL and DTH.
2 Fixed voice,
xDSL and DTH revenues.
3 Excludes
the positive effect related to the sale of towers and rooftops in the amount of R$75.7 million in 1Q20.
4 Free cash flow after payment of Leasing.
Excludes R$470 million received from the sale of towers and rooftops in 1Q20.
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MOBILE
BUSINESS[9]
Operating
Performance
Thousand
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1Q21
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1Q20
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∆% YoY
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TOTAL MOBILE SUBSCRIBERS
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79,682
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74,749
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6.6
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Postpaid
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46,013
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43,725
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5.2
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M2M
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10,692
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10,415
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2.7
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Prepaid
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33,669
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31,024
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8.5
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MARKET SHARE1
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33.1%
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33.0%
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0.1 p.p.
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Postpaid1
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37.0%
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39.0%
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(2.0) p.p.
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Prepaid1
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28.9%
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27.1%
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1.8 p.p.
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ARPU (R$/month)
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27.3
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29.0
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(5.6)
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Postpaid (Human)
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49.7
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51.3
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(3.1)
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M2M
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3.0
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3.0
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(0.8)
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Prepaid
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12.1
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12.5
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(3.5)
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MONTHLY CHURN
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2.9%
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3.1%
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(0.2) p.p.
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Postpaid (ex-M2M)
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1.1%
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1.5%
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(0.4) p.p.
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Prepaid
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4.8%
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5.1%
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(0.3) p.p.
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Total Mobile Subscribers reached
79,682 thousand at the end of 1Q21, a 6.6% increase y-o-y, with a market share of 33.1% in March 2021, maintaining undisputed
leadership in the mobile business. The Covid-19 pandemic drastically increased the demand for quality coverage, a feature in which Vivo
stands out.
In the postpaid segment, Telefônica
Brasil reached 46,013 thousand accesses in 1Q21, up 5.2% y-o-y and accounting for 57.7% of the total mobile customer base. Postpaid
net additions recorded 1,143 thousand new accesses in the quarter, the highest level since the end of 2017, driven by the migration
of prepaid customers to hybrid plans. The partnerships with digital services also contributed to increase the attractiveness of the portfolio,
including plans that offer unique language course apps, like +Babbel, and unlimited access to magazines and newspapers, with GoRead, that
lead to additional ARPU and customer engagement.
The prepaid customer base reached
33,669 thousand accesses at the end of March 2021, up 8.5% y-o-y, with a market share of 28.9% in March 2021 (+1.8 p.p. y-o-y). In terms
of net additions, the volume decelerated slightly, given that these customers have higher correlation with the country’s economic
performance. 1Q21 was marked by the gap between Government incentives, that ended at the end of 2020, and the resumption of activities
in the country, contributing to the slowdown in this segment, on the quarterly comparison.
In the Machine-to-Machine (M2M)
segment, the access base reached 10,692 thousand customers, up 2.7% y-o-y. The Company is also leading in this business, with 35.5% market
share in March 2021.
Mobile ARPU fell 5.4% y-o-y in
1Q21, reflecting the greater increase of customers in the prepaid and hybrid segments, which have lower average spend when compared to
the pure postpaid segment.
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Data published by Anatel referring to March 2021.
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Financial
Performance
Consolidated in R$ million
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1Q21
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1Q20
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∆% YoY
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NET MOBILE REVENUE
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7,147
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7,070
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1.1
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Mobile Service Revenue
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6,503
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6,489
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0.2
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Postpaid
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5,281
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5,314
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(0.6)
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Prepaid
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1,222
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1,176
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4.0
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Handset Revenues
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644
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581
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10.9
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Net Mobile Revenues increased 1.1%
y-o-y in 1Q21, due to the positive performance of service and handset revenues.
Mobile Service Revenues saw a slight
improvement, +0.2% y-o-y in 1Q21, reflecting the 4.0% upturn in Prepaid Revenues, thanks to a combination of more customers and
higher recharge volume, mainly through digital channels. At the end of March 2021, more than 80% of prepaid accesses were on the Vivo
Turbo weekly offer, ensuring increased recharge recurrence and, therefore, improved revenue predictability.
Postpaid Revenues[10]
declined 0.6% y-o-y in 1Q21, due to higher wholesale revenues in 1Q20. Excluding this effect, Postpaid Revenues grew 0.2% y-o-y in the
quarter, mainly due to customer base growth supported by the migration of prepaid customers to the hybrid segment.
We remain focused on strengthening our
value proposition, expanding the attractiveness of our offers through partnerships with digital content providers.
In the hybrid segment, Vivo Easy continues
to be a trend among young people. This is a 100% digital and customizable plan which more than doubled its number of customers on an annual
comparison.
Net Handset Revenues jumped 10.9%
y-o-y. The launch of mobile devices, such as Apple and Samsung, with new features, contributed to the evolution of this line. In addition,
the positive performance shows the sales department’s agility and ability to reinvent itself. Despite physical stores being partially
closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our team was able to offer alternative service models, including drive-thru, and continuous
improvements to the virtual store’s interactivity and navigability.
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revenues includes M2M, NICs, wholesale and other.
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FIXED
LINE BUSINESS
Operating
Performance
Thousand
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1Q21
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1Q20
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∆% YoY
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TOTAL FIXED SUBSCRIBERS
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16,127
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18,333
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(12.0)
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Core fixed subscribers1
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6,134
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5,780
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6.1
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FTTx
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5,220
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5,027
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3.8
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FTTH
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3,746
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2,652
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41.2
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IPTV
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914
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753
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21.3
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Non-core fixed subscribers
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9,993
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12,553
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(20.4)
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ARPU | FTTH (R$/month)
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94.7
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81.5
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16.2
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ARPU | IPTV (R$/month)
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119.6
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117.0
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2.2
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Core fixed subscribers1 / Total Fixed subscribers
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38.0%
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31.5%
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6.5 p.p.
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Non-core fixed subscribers2 / Total Fixed subscribers
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62.0%
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68.5%
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(6.5) p.p.
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Total Fixed Accesses came to 16,127
thousand in 1Q21, a 12.0% decline from 1Q20, explained by the maturity of non-core services (fixed voice, xDSL and DTH), which generates
a considerable volume of disconnections, despite the successful migration of customers to more advanced technologies.
Core Accesses[11]
totaled 6,134 thousand in 1Q21, a 6.1% increase y-o-y. This performance is a result of the Company's strategy, focused on expanding the
fiber network, which allows us to offer high-quality connection and higher speeds, driving not only the expansion of the FTTH customer
base (+ 41.2% y-o-y ), but also IPTV (+ 21.3% y-o-y).
We closed 1Q21 with more than 3.7
million FTTH accesses after a record 368 thousand net additions in the quarter, proving the importance of the service and differentiated
quality associated with Vivo’s product. These features led to a 16.2% y-o-y rise in FTTH ARPU in 1Q21.
IPTV followed the same trend,
given that around 20% of the gross additions in FTTH are bundled with IPTV. We currently have more than 900 thousand accesses and saw
a 2.5% y-o-y ARPU growth in the quarter. This service combines our unparalleled fiber network with the best technology available, in terms
of content and navigability.
Non-Core Accesses[12]
continued to decline as a percentage of total fixed access (-6.5 p.p. y-o-y in 1Q21), as we improved our customer mix.
1
FTTx and IPTV.
2 Fixed voice, xDSL and DTH.
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Financial
Performance
Consolidated in R$ million
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1Q21
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1Q20
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∆% YoY
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NET FIXED REVENUE
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3,702
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3,754
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(1.4)
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Core fixed revenue1
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2,416
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2,060
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17.2
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FTTx
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1,311
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1,090
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20.3
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FTTH
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1,010
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626
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61.2
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IPTV
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325
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258
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25.9
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Corporate Data, ICT and others
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780
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712
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9.5
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Non-core fixed revenue2
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1,286
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1,694
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(24.1)
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Core fixed revenue / Net fixed revenue
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65.3%
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54.9%
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10.4 p.p.
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Non-core fixed revenue / Net fixed revenue
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34.7%
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45.1%
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(10.4) p.p.
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Fixed Core Revenues[13]
grew 17.2% y-o-y in 1Q21, reflecting the assertiveness of the sales strategy combined with excellent customer experience, which enabled
us not only to capture more customers but also adjust prices. As a result, FTTx Revenues grew 20.3% y-o-y in the quarter, boosted
by the significant performance of FTTH Revenues (+61.2% y-o-y). In 1Q21, our fiber network expanded to 10 new cities, adding 387
thousand homes passed (HPs). At the end of the quarter, we had 16.3 million HPs distributed over 276 cities. This capillarity allows
us to accelerate the volume of connected customers, increasing the network’s penetration rate and, as a result, capturing investment
returns.
IPTV is also increasingly associated
with fiber connectivity, which reinforces the Company’s value proposition. In 1Q21, IPTV Revenues grew 25.9% y-o-y.
In the B2B segment, 1Q21 was a
quarter of recovery, following a few months of contraction arising from the postponement of investments by companies due to the pandemic.
Consequently, Corporate data, IT and other revenues increased 9.5% y-o-y in 1Q21, as a result of the complete portfolio of products
and services (ex. IT, cloud and cybersecurity) offered by the Company.
We are focused on consolidating
Vivo as a benchmark in terms of technology and digital services, thereby changing the Company’s revenue profile. As a result, Core
Fixed Revenues accounted for 65.3% of Net Fixed Revenues in 1Q21, whereas Non-core Fixed Revenues[14]
maintained their downward trend, continuously declining as a percentage of total fixed revenues (34.7% in 1Q21; -10.4 p.p. y-o-y), pointing
towards positive prospects in the near future.
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FTTx, IPTV, Corporate data and IT, Wholesale and other fixed revenues.
2 Fixed voice, xDSL and DTH.
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DIGITAL
BUSINESS
Based on the strategic pillar #temtudonaVivo
(Vivo has everything), we are strengthening the Company as a platform to distribute products and services while we continue to
advance in the development of an ecosystem with relevant partners to fuel our consolidation as a digital services hub.
Financial
Services
This vertical is one of the Company’s
priorities, with the purpose of offering services that create value for our customers.
In this context, we are accelerating
Vivo Money, our personal loan service, initially focused on customers from the postpaid and hybrid segments. This product’s
uniqueness lies mainly in how easy it is to take out the loan, 100% digitally; in addition to the interest rates offered, that are extremely
competitive.
The funds are raised through a
Credit Rights Investment Fund (FIDC) in which Vivo is, currently, the sole participant. In addition, the use of data analytics ensures
greater assertiveness in the product offer. The number of personal loan agreements contracted through the platform more than doubled in
1Q21 versus 4Q20, proving the success of this initiative.
Still in the financial vertical,
we have recently announced our new credit card: Vivo Itaucard. The co-branded card unites two strong brands to facilitate access
to credit and brings exclusive benefits to Vivo customers, including cashback of up to 10% for purchases on our marketplace and payments
in up to 21 interest-free installments for the purchase of handsets and accessories.
The Vivo Itaucard is available
at our physical stores and on Vivo’s and Itaú’s websites.
To increase the use of banking
services among hybrid and prepaid customers, we recently launched Vivo Pay: our free digital account. In addition to customary
financial transactions, such as paying bills and receiving and sending money from and to other banks via Pix, Vivo Pay customers will
have access to a virtual prepaid card to be used in on-line stores and credit purchase for apps, including Ifood and Spotify; in addition
to offering Internet bonuses when topping-up.
Health
In the health and wellness vertical,
we launched Vida V, a digital platform that will offer telemedicine services such as medical consultations, discounts at pharmacies
and more.
The new service, which can be purchased
by any consumer, was developed in conjunction with Teladoc Health, the world leader in telemedicine. The launch is scheduled for
the second half of this year and is another step in creating a health and wellness hub around Vivo.
Marketplace
Aiming
to increase the loyalty and profitability of Vivo’s customer base, we expanded our partnership with the engagement platform Dotz.
With the new agreement, extended for five years, Vivo’s products and services will be sold through
Dotz’s marketplace, providing more alternatives to accumulate points.
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In
addition, Vivo has the option to acquire a minority interest in Dotz, on the basis of previously agreed conditions and targets.
We
also expanded the partnership with CDF - a marketplace of home and technological assistance solutions - in line with our
purpose of being a benchmark in the provision of technology support services for connected homes.
In addition to on-site and remote
support, the portfolio comprises products such as setting up of Wi-Fi and physical networks; and installation of smart devices, following
the upward trend of the Internet of Things market.
In this model, the Company will
also have the option to acquire a minority interest in CDF.
These and other future partnerships
position us as a Company that goes beyond telecommunication services and combines a unique set of advantages to capture opportunities
to increase revenue and create value in the digital space.
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COSTS
Consolidated in R$ million
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1Q21
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1Q20
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∆% YoY
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TOTAL COSTS
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(6,394)
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(6,318)
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1.2
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COST OF SERVICES AND PRODUCTS SOLD
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(1,916)
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(1,603)
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19.5
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Services
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(1,144)
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(976)
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17.2
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Products sold
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(773)
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(627)
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23.2
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COSTS FROM OPERATIONS
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(4,478)
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(4,714)
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(5.0)
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Personnel
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(1,012)
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(988)
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2.4
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Commercial and Infrastructure
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(3,011)
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(3,044)
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(1.1)
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Provision for Bad Debt
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(364)
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(455)
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(20.0)
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General and Administrative Expenses
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(303)
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(305)
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(0.6)
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Other Net Operating Revenues (Expenses)
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213
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77
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175.1
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Recurring Total Costs1
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(6,394)
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(6,393)
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0.0
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As of this quarter, we will present a new classification
of costs, separating those directly related to revenue generation from those related to operations and maintenance of the Company’s
activities. The former breakdown is available on Exhibit I of this document and on the Investor Relations website.
Total Costs[15],
excluding depreciation and amortization expenses, came to R$6,394 million in the quarter, remaining practically in line with the previous
year, despite accelerated inflation (IPCA-12M), that grew 6.1%.
Cost of Goods and Services Sold was
up 19.5%, reflecting the improved commercial performance in 1Q21, mainly in the B2B segment and in e-commerce B2C channels.
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Services Sold – +17.2% y-o-y. This change
mainly reflects higher costs with B2B services, digital content and regulatory fees, and has a correlation with the corresponding revenues
generated.
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Goods Sold – +23.2%
y-o-y, due to higher sales volume of mobile devices and accessories, in addition to the partial recovery of the B2B segment.
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Operating Costs declined
5.0% y-o-y in 1Q21, as a result of the Company’s incessant focus on efficiencies and cost management.
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Personnel – +2.4% y-o-y, due to the adjustment
of salaries and benefits.
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Commercial and Infrastructure
– a 1.1% decline versus 1Q20. The adoption of digital channels, whose cost is lower than the physical ones, significantly contributed
to offsetting the increase in this line, in addition to the ability to use digitalization and automation tools in processes that make
up the customer journey (e-billing, AURA virtual assistant, Meu Vivo app and Bot), which resulted in lower costs related to invoicing,
call center and back offices.
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- Excludes the positive effect related to the sale of towers and rooftops in the amount of R$75.7 million in 1Q20.
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Provision for Bad Debt –
a 20.0% drop y-o-y, closing 1Q21 at R$364 million and corresponding to 2.3% of gross revenues. This performance reflects the Company's
successful initiatives and collection efforts, partially to mitigate the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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General and Administrative
– a 0.6% decrease y-o-y in 1Q21, due to lower expenses related to building maintenance and IT equipment.
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Other Operating Revenues (Expenses)
– revenues of R$213 million in 1Q21, mainly due to lower tax, civil and regulatory contingencies, and higher tax recoveries
in the period.
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EBITDA
Recurring
EBITDA[16] (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation,
and amortization) totaled R$4,455 million in 1Q21, up 0.5% over 1Q20, accompanied by a margin of 41.1% (+0.1 p.p. y-o-y). This performance
reflects increased core revenues combined with the decline of non-core revenues as a percentage of total revenues and the Company’s
strict cost control.
Reported
EBITDA fell 1.1% y-o-y and Reported EBITDA margin declined by 0.6 p.p. in the same period due to the positive effect from the
sale of towers in 1Q20.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Consolidated in R$ million
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1Q21
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1Q20
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∆% YoY
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DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
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(2,905)
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(2,745)
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5.9
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Depreciation
and e Amortization grew 5.9% over 1Q20, reflecting higher depreciation of the asset base and rise in the number of leasing contracts.
FINANCIAL RESULT
Consolidated in R$ million
|
1Q21
|
1Q20
|
∆% YoY
|
FINANCIAL RESULT
|
(315)
|
(195)
|
61.7
|
Income from Financial Investments
|
30
|
45
|
(33.8)
|
Debt Interest
|
(188)
|
(140)
|
35.1
|
Monetary and Exchange Variation and Others
|
(156)
|
(100)
|
55.8
|
In 1Q21, the Financial Result was an expense
of R$315 million, 61.7% higher than in 1Q20, mainly due to an increase in debt related to contracts recognized as leasing under IFRS16.
1
- Excludes the positive effect related to the sale of towers and rooftops in the amount of R$75.7 million in 1Q20.
|
11
|
|
NET INCOME
In 1Q21, Net Income came
to R$942 million, 18.3% down y-o-y, reflecting increased depreciation and financial expenses, partially offset by lower tax expenses in
the period.
CAPEX
Consolidated in R$ million
|
1Q21
|
1Q20
|
∆% YoY
|
Network
|
1,617
|
1,384
|
16.8
|
Technology, Information System and Others
|
327
|
263
|
24.1
|
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES | EX-IFRS 16
|
1,943
|
1,648
|
18.0
|
IFRS 16 | Leasing
|
1,019
|
130
|
681.4
|
TOTAL | IFRS 16
|
2,962
|
1,778
|
66.6
|
|
|
|
|
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES EX-IFRS 16 / NET REVENUE
|
17.9%
|
15.2%
|
2.7 p.p.
|
Capex reached R$1,943 million
in 1Q21, equivalent to 17.9% of Net Operating Revenue for the quarter. Most of this amount was allocated to the expansion of the fiber
network, which reached 276 cities at the end of 1Q21, and the connection of new customers with FTTH and IPTV. In the mobile segment, we
strengthened the capacity of 4G and 4.5G networks to ensure service quality in face of growing demand.
Including the effect of IFRS 16,
there was a 66.6% upturn y-o-y due to the one-off effect of renegotiations of long-term rental contracts in the period.
CASH
FLOW[17]
Consolidated in R$ million
|
1Q21
|
1Q20
|
∆% YoY
|
Recurring EBITDA
|
4,455
|
4,431
|
0.5
|
Capital Expenditures
|
(1,943)
|
(1,648)
|
18.0
|
Taxes and Net Financial Result
|
(349)
|
(196)
|
77.9
|
Working Capital Variation
|
535
|
70
|
665.2
|
FREE CASH FLOW FROM BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
|
2,698
|
2,657
|
1.5
|
IFRS16 | Lease Payments
|
(499)
|
(538)
|
(7.2)
|
FREE CASH FLOW AFTER LEASE PAYMENTS
|
2,199
|
2,120
|
3.7
|
Proceeds from the Sale of Assets
|
0
|
470
|
n.a.
|
FREE CASH FLOW AFTER LEASE PAYMENTS AND NON-RECURRING EFFECTS1
|
2,199
|
2,590
|
(15.1)
|
Free Cash Flow after Leasing
Payments totaled R$2,199 million in 1Q21, 3.7% or R$79 million more than in 1Q20, mainly due to improved financial indicators and
working capital management, besides lower leasing payments in the period.
1
In 1Q20: includes R$470 million received from the sale of towers and rooftops.
|
12
|
|
DEBT
Loans,
Financing and Debentures
ISSUANCES
|
CURRENCY
|
INTEREST RATE
|
DUE DATE
|
SHORT TERM
|
LONG TERM
|
TOTAL
|
PSI
|
R$
|
2,5% a 5,5%
|
2023
|
0.04
|
0.04
|
0.09
|
Suppliers
|
R$
|
108,3% a 149,0% of CDI
|
2022
|
491
|
20
|
511
|
Debentures 1st Issue - Minas Comunica
|
R$
|
IPCA + 0,5%
|
2021
|
30
|
0
|
30
|
Debentures 5th Issue - Single Series
|
R$
|
108,25% do CDI
|
2022
|
1,000
|
0
|
1,000
|
Financial Leases
|
R$
|
IPCA
|
2033
|
34
|
305
|
339
|
ISSUANCES | EX-IFRS 16
|
|
|
|
1,555
|
325
|
1,880
|
IFRS 16 Effects | Leasing
|
R$
|
IPCA
|
2044
|
2,483
|
8,483
|
10,966
|
TOTAL | IFRS 16
|
|
|
|
4,038
|
8,808
|
12,846
|
Net Debt | ex-IFRS 16
|
Long-term Debt Profile
|
Consolidated in R$ million
|
03/31/2021
|
12/31/2020
|
03/31/2020
|
|
1Q21
|
|
|
Short-Term Debt
|
1,555
|
1,461
|
2,761
|
|
Year
|
Pro forma
|
IFRS 16
|
Long-Term Debt
|
325
|
1,303
|
1,882
|
|
|
(R$ million)
|
(R$ million)
|
Total Debt
|
1,880
|
2,763
|
4,643
|
|
2022
|
61
|
2,399
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents
|
(6,903)
|
(5,764)
|
(5,493)
|
|
2023
|
35
|
2,149
|
Derivatives
|
(7)
|
6
|
(1)
|
|
2024
|
32
|
1,604
|
Contingent Consideration Guarantee Asset1
|
0
|
0
|
(487)
|
|
2025
|
29
|
953
|
Net Cash
|
(5,030)
|
(2,995)
|
(1,337)
|
|
After 2025
|
168
|
1,702
|
Net Debt / EBITDA AL2
|
(0.33)
|
(0.20)
|
(0.08)
|
|
Total
|
325
|
8,808
|
The Company closed 1Q21 with gross
debt2 of R$1,880 million, 100% denominated in local currency, a 59.5% drop y-o-y due to the settlement of loans and financing
in the period.
Excluding the effect of IFRS 16,
the Company recorded net cash of R$5,025 million in the quarter, reflecting increased cash generation in the period. Considering
the effect of IFRS 16, net debt closed 1Q21 at R$5,936 million.
1
Alignment of the classification criterion for the asset backing the contingent consideration to calculate pro-forma net debt.
2 Excluding the effects of IFRS 16.
|
13
|
|
RETURN TO SHAREHOLDERS
In 1Q21, the Board of Directors
approved the payment of interest on equity totaling the gross amount of R$700 million. This will be considered as part of the mandatory
minimum dividends for fiscal year 2021, ad referendum of the Annual Shareholders' Meeting to be held in 2022, and payments will
be made as described in the table below, which also includes the amounts per share to be distributed.
2020
|
Deliberation
|
Shareholding Position
|
Gross Amount (BRL million)
|
Net Amount(BRL million)
|
Share Class
|
Gross Amount (BRL)
|
Net Amount (BRL)
|
Payment Date
|
IOC
(based on Mar-21)
|
04/15/2021
|
04/30/2021
|
280
|
1,200
|
Common
|
0.166114
|
0.141197
|
up to 07/31/2022
|
IOC
(based on Feb-21)
|
03/18/2021
|
03/31/2021
|
270
|
1,200
|
Common
|
0.160098
|
0.136084
|
up to 07/31/2022
|
IOC
(based on Jan-21)
|
02/12/2021
|
02/26/2021
|
150
|
221
|
Common
|
0.088896
|
0.075561
|
up to 07/31/2022
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2020
|
Deliberation
|
Shareholding Position
|
Gross Amount (BRL million)
|
Net Amount(BRL million)
|
Share Class
|
Gross Amount (BRL)
|
Net Amount (BRL)
|
Payment Date
|
Dividends
(based on Dec-20)
|
04/15/2021
|
04/15/2021
|
1,588
|
1,200
|
Common
|
0.941818
|
0.941818
|
10/05/2021
|
Dividends
(based on Nov-20)
|
11/12/2020
|
12/28/2020
|
1,200
|
1,200
|
Common
|
0.710827
|
0.710827
|
10/05/2021
|
IOC
(based on Nov-20)
|
11/12/2020
|
12/28/2020
|
260
|
221
|
Common
|
0.154013
|
0.130911
|
07/13/2021
|
IOC
(based on Oct-20)
|
11/16/2020
|
11/27/2020
|
400
|
340
|
Common
|
0.236902
|
0.201367
|
07/13/2021
|
IOC
|
09/17/2020
|
09/28/2020
|
650
|
552.5
|
Common
|
0.360985
|
0.306837
|
07/13/2021
|
(based on Aug-20)
|
Preferred
|
0.397084
|
0.337521
|
IOC
|
06/17/2020
|
06/30/2020
|
900
|
765
|
Common
|
0.499826
|
0.424852
|
07/13/2021
|
(based on May-20)
|
Preferred
|
0.549808
|
0.467337
|
IOC
|
03/19/2020
|
03/31/2020
|
150
|
127.5
|
Common
|
0.083304
|
0.070809
|
07/13/2021
|
(based on Feb-20)
|
Preferred
|
0.091635
|
0.077890
|
IOC
|
02/14/2020
|
02/28/2020
|
270
|
229.5
|
Common
|
0.149948
|
0.127456
|
07/13/2021
|
(based on Jan-20)
|
Preferred
|
0.164942
|
0.140201
|
In addition, the Company has been
regularly executing its Share Buyback Program currently in effect, ending 1Q21 with 4.5 million shares in Treasury. In April 2021, we
acquired an additional 0.9 million shares, increasing the number of treasury shares to 5.4 million, or 0.32% of Total Capital.
03/31/2021
|
Common/Total
|
Controlling Group
|
1,244,241,119
|
73.6%
|
Minority Shareholders
|
442,221,952
|
26.2%
|
Treasury
|
4,521,852
|
0.3%
|
Total Number of Shares
|
1,690,984,923
|
|
14
|
|
VIVT3 shares closed 1Q21 at R$44.23,
down 4.9% from the closing price at the end of 2020, with average daily traded volume of R$144.5 million.
In the same period, the ADRs (VIV)
closed 1Q21 at US$7.87, down 11.1% influenced by the exchange rate deterioration. The average daily traded volume was of US$13.2 million.
The chart below shows the Company's
stock performance in the past 12 months:
|
15
|
|
ESG – ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL
AND GOVERNANCE
Telefônica Brasil’s
business model is designed to contribute to the country’s growth, offering high-quality connection and services that bring people
closer and facilitate their lives. The Company’s purpose to “Digitalize to bring closer” seeks to go beyond the financial
result by developing programs and projects to promote, in addition to efficiency, environmental preservation and the well-being of society.
In the Environmental dimension,
Telefônica Brasil aims to boost its initiatives related to climate change, reinforcing its actions towards the best environmental,
social and governance (ESG) practices. As a result, the Company increased the weight of the target to reduce CO2 emissions in the bonus
of all its executives, from 1% to 5%. Since 2019, 20% of the variable compensation of the Company’s executives is related to ESG
aspects, including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), customer experience and diversity, aiming to ensure that sustainability
is increasingly more integrated with our business strategy.
Initiatives towards a more renewable
energy matrix are one of the pillars in the Company’s strategy to fight against climate change. As a result, the Company is committed
to efficiently consuming energy and prioritizing renewable sources that bring environmental and economic benefits. In this context, it
launched its first solar power plant in the Northern Region, in the city of Marabá, state of Pará. The plant has a generation
capacity of 2,190 MWh/year, which will be used to serve 632 consumer units, including stores, towers and transmission equipment, adding
to the Company’s 15 plants that are already operating in the country. The plant was installed in partnership with Athon Energia,
generating 110 direct and 60 indirect jobs in the construction phase and, when operational, it should generate additional 20 direct jobs.
The Marabá plant adds to Telefônica Brasil’s 15 operating plants in the country, contributing to the target of putting
70 solar, hydroelectric and biogas plants into operation by December 2021.
In the Social dimension,
Telefônica Brasil is the first Brazilian company of its sector to be ISO 26000 certified, proving the Company’s a successful
performance and management related to Corporate and Social Responsibility themes, including human rights, diversity and social impact.
Telefônica Brasil follows guidelines that comply with the best market practices, including initiatives for our employees, associates,
suppliers and society in general, reinforcing the commitment to support all stakeholders in a structured, consistent and lasting manner.
Telefônica Vivo Foundation,
in line with the best practices of transparency and open communication with our stakeholders and the society, launched its Social Report
2020, featuring the operational highlights of 2020, how the Company faced the pandemic and our work to transform the lives of people and
communities through education.
In addition, in order to continue
combating the impacts of the pandemic, Telefônica Vivo Foundation, in partnership with the organization Gerando Falcões,
launched the campaign ‘Unidas no combate à fome’ (United to fight hunger) to raise funds that will be used to buy food
kits for families in extreme social vulnerability, with the support of the Panela Cheia Movement. For each kit donated, Telefônica
Vivo will donate two more and Gerando Falcões will send digital vouchers to each family to purchase their goods locally. As a result,
we will prevent agglomerations and the logistical difficulties of physically delivering the kits, in addition to stimulating the commercial
activity of local businesses.
|
16
|
|
In the Governance front,
the Company has the best reputation in the sector, as a result of structural initiatives implemented to reinforce the presence of its
values and principles in the entire operation and value chain, as well as the commitment to maintain and improve its business during the
Covid-19 pandemic, without neglecting corporate and social responsibility. In the 7th edition of the Corporate Reputation Monitor (Merco)
field study, Telefônica Brasil continued to have the sector’s best result in the national ranking, moving up 13 positions
versus 2019, from 46th to 33rd. In addition, the Company was recognized by the Canaltech Award in the “Most renowned IT –
Telecom brand” category, after evaluation by a technical panel composed of journalists and technology experts, as well as an online
vote.
For more information on Telefônica
Brasil’s ESG initiatives, access our 2020 Sustainability Report.
|
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|
|
INCOME
STATEMENT[20][21]
Consolidated in R$ million
|
1Q21
|
1Q20
|
∆% YoY
|
Gross Operating Revenue
|
16,036
|
15,804
|
1.5
|
Net Operating Revenue
|
10,849
|
10,825
|
0.2
|
Core Revenue1
|
9,563
|
9,131
|
4.7
|
Mobile core revenue
|
7,147
|
7,070
|
1.1
|
Fixed core revenue
|
2,416
|
2,060
|
17.2
|
Non-core Revenue2
|
1,286
|
1,694
|
(24.1)
|
Total Costs
|
(6,394)
|
(6,318)
|
1.2
|
Cost of Services and Products sold
|
(1,916)
|
(1,603)
|
19.5
|
Services
|
(1,144)
|
(976)
|
17.2
|
Products sold
|
(773)
|
(627)
|
23.2
|
Costs from Operations
|
(4,478)
|
(4,714)
|
(5.0)
|
Personnel
|
(1,012)
|
(988)
|
2.4
|
Commercial and Infrastructure
|
(3,011)
|
(3,044)
|
(1.1)
|
Provision for Bad Debt
|
(364)
|
(455)
|
(20.0)
|
General and Administrative
|
(303)
|
(305)
|
(0.6)
|
Other Net Operating Revenue (Expenses)
|
213
|
77
|
175.1
|
|
|
|
|
EBITDA
|
4,455
|
4,507
|
(1.1)
|
EBITDA Margin %
|
41.1%
|
41.6%
|
(0.6) p.p.
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and Amortization
|
(2,905)
|
(2,745)
|
5.9
|
|
|
|
|
EBIT
|
1,550
|
1,762
|
(12.1)
|
|
|
|
|
Financial Result
|
(315)
|
(195)
|
61.7
|
|
|
|
|
Gain (Loss) on Investments
|
2
|
1
|
n.a.
|
|
|
|
|
Taxes (Income tax / Social contribution)
|
(295)
|
(415)
|
(28.9)
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income
|
942
|
1,153
|
(18.3)
|
1
Total Revenue excluding fixed voice, xDSL and DTH.
2 Fixed voice, xDSL and DTH revenues.
|
18
|
|
BALANCE SHEET
Consolidated in R$ million
|
03/31/2021
|
12/31/2020
|
∆%
|
ASSETS
|
111,251
|
108,738
|
2.3
|
Current Assets
|
21,899
|
19,061
|
14.9
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents
|
6,898
|
5,762
|
19.7
|
Accounts Receivable
|
8,150
|
8,183
|
(0.4)
|
Inventories
|
1,012
|
633
|
59.9
|
Other current assets
|
5,839
|
4,483
|
30.2
|
Non-Current Assets
|
89,353
|
89,678
|
(0.4)
|
Accounts Receivable
|
384
|
380
|
1.0
|
Guarantees and Deposits
|
2,797
|
2,813
|
(0.6)
|
Other assets
|
1,492
|
1,550
|
(3.7)
|
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
|
44,309
|
44,353
|
(0.1)
|
Intangible Assets, Net
|
40,372
|
40,582
|
(0.5)
|
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
|
111,251
|
108,738
|
2.3
|
LIABILITIES
|
41,233
|
39,182
|
5.2
|
Current Liabilities
|
20,534
|
17,875
|
14.9
|
Accounts Payable and Suppliers
|
8,457
|
7,377
|
14.6
|
Taxes, Fees and Contributions
|
2,327
|
1,607
|
44.7
|
Loans, Financing, Debentures and Leasing
|
4,038
|
3,683
|
9.7
|
Interest on Capital and Dividends
|
4,225
|
3,866
|
9.3
|
Provisions and Contingencies
|
444
|
418
|
6.4
|
Other Liabilities
|
1,044
|
924
|
12.9
|
Non-Current Liabilities
|
20,698
|
21,307
|
(2.9)
|
Accounts Payable
|
334
|
323
|
3.5
|
Deferred Income Tax and Social Contribution
|
4,701
|
4,415
|
6.5
|
Loans, Financing, Debentures and Leasing
|
8,808
|
9,557
|
(7.8)
|
Provisions and Contingencies
|
5,033
|
5,192
|
(3.1)
|
Other Liabilities
|
1,822
|
1,820
|
0.1
|
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
|
70,019
|
69,557
|
0.7
|
|
19
|
|
EXHIBIT
I
The spreadsheet with the historical data
shown below is also available on the Investor Relations website: http://ri.telefonica.com.br/en/results-and-notices/results-center.
Consolidated in R$ million
|
1Q20
|
∆% YoY
|
2Q20
|
∆% YoY
|
3Q20
|
∆% YoY
|
4Q20
|
∆% YoY
|
1Q21
|
∆% YoY
|
Net Operating Revenue
|
10,825
|
(1.4)
|
10,317
|
(5.1)
|
10,792
|
(2.3)
|
11,193
|
(1.6)
|
10,849
|
0.2
|
Core Revenue
|
9,131
|
2.5
|
8,734
|
(1.6)
|
9,337
|
1.8
|
9,828
|
3.2
|
9,563
|
4.7
|
Mobile core revenue
|
7,070
|
(0.1)
|
6,618
|
(5.1)
|
7,163
|
0.0
|
7,569
|
1.6
|
7,147
|
1.1
|
Fixed core revenue
|
2,060
|
12.9
|
2,116
|
10.9
|
2,174
|
8.3
|
2,259
|
9.1
|
2,416
|
17.2
|
Non-core Revenue
|
1,694
|
(18.1)
|
1,583
|
(20.4)
|
1,455
|
(22.6)
|
1,365
|
(26.4)
|
1,286
|
(24.1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Costs
|
(6,318)
|
(4.5)
|
(6,214)
|
(5.9)
|
(6,470)
|
(0.6)
|
(6,316)
|
(1.5)
|
(6,394)
|
1.2
|
Cost of Services and Product Sold
|
(1,603)
|
(7.4)
|
(1,536)
|
(5.5)
|
(1,906)
|
8.9
|
(2,026)
|
6.6
|
(1,916)
|
19.5
|
Services
|
(976)
|
(0.2)
|
(1,044)
|
19.6
|
(1,080)
|
5.8
|
(1,093)
|
11.6
|
(1,144)
|
17.2
|
Products sold
|
(627)
|
(16.8)
|
(492)
|
(34.6)
|
(826)
|
13.2
|
(934)
|
1.3
|
(773)
|
23.2
|
Costs from Operations
|
(4,714)
|
(3.4)
|
(4,679)
|
(6.0)
|
(4,564)
|
(4.0)
|
(4,290)
|
(4.9)
|
(4,478)
|
(5.0)
|
Personnel
|
(988)
|
9.4
|
(916)
|
(0.7)
|
(926)
|
(1.1)
|
(910)
|
(8.6)
|
(1,012)
|
2.4
|
Commercial and Infrastructure
|
(3,044)
|
(6.7)
|
(3,012)
|
(9.6)
|
(3,107)
|
(1.7)
|
(2,932)
|
(1.1)
|
(3,011)
|
(1.1)
|
Provision for Bad Debt
|
(455)
|
6.7
|
(531)
|
33.6
|
(375)
|
(15.2)
|
(380)
|
(8.9)
|
(364)
|
(20.0)
|
General and Administrative Expenses
|
(305)
|
(0.3)
|
(309)
|
0.6
|
(290)
|
(9.6)
|
(312)
|
(8.0)
|
(303)
|
(0.6)
|
Other Net Operating Revenues (Expenses)
|
77
|
416.0
|
88
|
n.a.
|
135
|
27.2
|
244
|
18.1
|
213
|
175.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recurring Total Costs
|
(6,393)
|
(3.3)
|
(6,214)
|
(5.9)
|
(6,470)
|
(1.5)
|
(6,316)
|
(3.4)
|
(6,394)
|
0.0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EBITDA
|
4,507
|
3.4
|
4,103
|
(3.8)
|
4,322
|
(4.8)
|
4,877
|
(1.8)
|
4,455
|
(1.1)
|
Margem EBITDA %
|
41.6%
|
1.9 p.p.
|
39.8%
|
0.5 p.p.
|
40.0%
|
(1.1) p.p.
|
43.6%
|
(0.1) p.p.
|
41.1%
|
(0.6) p.p.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EBITDA Recorrente
|
4,431
|
1.6
|
4,103
|
(3.8)
|
4,322
|
(3.5)
|
4,877
|
0.8
|
4,455
|
0.5
|
Margem EBITDA Recorrente %
|
40.9%
|
1.2 p.p.
|
39.8%
|
0.5 p.p.
|
40.0%
|
(0.5) p.p.
|
43.6%
|
1.0 p.p.
|
41.1%
|
0.1 p.p.
|
|
20
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CONFERENCE
CALL
Date: May 12, 2021 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:00 a.m. (Brasilia) and
9:00 a.m. (New York)
Telephones:
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·
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Brazil: (+55
11) 3181-8565 or (+55 11) 4210-1803
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·
USA: (+1 412) 717-9627
·
United Kingdom: (+44
20) 3795-9972
·
Spain: (+34 91) 038-9593
Web Phone: click here
Access code: Telefônica
Brasil
Click
here to access the webcast in English.
Click
here to access the webcast in Portuguese.
A replay of the conference call will be
available one hour after the event, until May 19, 2021, at (+55 11) 3193-1012 (Code: 8446086#).
TELEFÔNICA BRASIL
Investor Relations
Christian Gebara
David Melcon
Luis Plaster
João Pedro Carneiro
Av. Eng. Luis Carlos Berrini, 1376
– 17º Andar – Cidade Monções – SP – 04571-000
Telephone: (+55 11) 3430-3687
E-mail: ir.br@telefonica.com
Information
available on the website: www.telefonica.com.br/ri
This document may contain forward-looking
statements. Such statements do not constitute historical facts and merely reflect the expectations of the Company's management. Such terms
as "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "foresee", "intend", "plan",
"project", "target" and similar are intended to identify such statements, which evidently involve risks and uncertainties,
both foreseen and unforeseen by the Company. Therefore, the future results of the Company's operations may differ from current expectations
and the reader should not rely exclusively on the positions performed herein. These forward-looking statements express opinions formed
solely on the date on which they were issued, and the Company is under no obligation to update them in line with new information or future
developments.
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21
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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TELEFÔNICA BRASIL S.A.
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Date:
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May 11, 2021
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By:
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/s/ Luis Carlos da Costa Plaster
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Name:
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Luis Carlos da Costa Plaster
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Title:
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Investor Relations Director
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