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TDC Holding A/S or TDC Group (formerly Tele Danmark Communications) is a Danish telecommunications company dating back to 1879. TDC Group is the largest telecommunications company in Denmark. The company's headquarters are located in Copenhagen.
TDC Holding is the holding company of two separate companies which were spun-off from TDC; Nuuday A/S and TDC NET A/S. All consumer related services and brands were placed under Nuuday, and the ownership and maintenance of physical infrastructure of mobile antennas as well as coax and fibre optical lines were placed under TDC NET.
History
[edit]Early history
[edit]In 1879, Kjøbenhavns By- og Hustelegraf was established by telegraph engineer Severin Lauritzen and telegraphist Th. Thaulow. The company set up private telephone lines over shorter distances, for example between offices and factories. In addition, it offered telegraph service in Copenhagen using small telegraph stations around the city that could communicate by telephone.
In 1881, the International Bell Telephone Company, the European subsidiary of the American Bell Telephone Company, set up its first telephone exchange on Lille Kongensgade in Copenhagen, serving 22 business customers. On 21 August 1882, Carl Frederik Tietgen acquired the Danish operations of International Bell Telephone Company for DKK 200,000 and founded Kjøbenhavns Telefon-Selskab (KTS), later Kjøbenhavns Telefon Aktieselskab (KTAS).
In 1927, the Post- og Telegrafvæsenet (P&T; lit. the Postal and Telegraph Service) was created as Denmark's government-run postal, telegraph and telephone service, from a merger of the Danish Post Office and the Danish Telegraph Service. Reforms to the P&T from 1986 led to it being split into one Directorate-General and six state-owned enterprises.
Expansion and merger
[edit]In November 1990, the Folketing passed a law that paved the way for a nationwide Danish telecom, spun out from the P&T. The company was named Tele Danmark and was the parent company for the existing regional companies (KTAS, Jydsk Telefon, Tele Sønderjylland, Fyns Telefon, and Rigstelefonen).[2][3]
In 1995, the regional companies were merged into Tele Danmark, and the first nationwide cable TV company, Tele Danmark Kabel TV was created.[4] Five years later, in 2000, Tele Danmark changed its name to TDC.[5]
During the late 1990s and early 2000s, TDC developed from a traditional and mainly Danish provider of landline and mobile telephony services into a Danish-based European provider of communications. Deregulation of the Danish telecommunications market in 1996 created a highly competitive[clarification needed] market. In January 2000, TDC got a new logo with five ovals in red, yellow, green, turquoise and blue colour. In December 2000 Tele Danmark changed its name to TDC. At the same time it demerged into a parent holding company and a number of subsidiaries with the purpose of increasing customer focus, creating greater transparency and achieving faster time to market for products and services. In 2004, the Danish telecommunications market was fully liberalized. TDC was partly privatized in 1994 and fully privatized in 1998, and at year-end 2004, TDC's shares were held mainly by institutions and retail investors in Denmark, the United Kingdom and the United States.[citation needed]
In 2006 TDC adopted a new logo which consists of a cursive rounded-rectangle in blue colour. The text "TDC" appears in the rectangle and remind that the letter "D" is cut a little bit. A group of private equity firms under the banner Nordic Telephone Company (NTC) offered to buy TDC for a price of about 9.1 billion Euro. Among the group were companies such as Blackstone, Permira, Apax Partners and KKR. The company bought 88% of the shares, but failed to buy more than 90% of the shares and was thus unable to remove the company completely from the Copenhagen Stock Exchange. Also in 2006, TDC pulled out of the UK mobile telephone market, with the closure of their joint venture with EasyGroup, EasyMobile,[6] which had launched in 2004.[7]
In 2007, TDC folded its subsidiaries back into the parent company with the exception of TDC Kabel TV, which continued as an independent legal identity.[8] Later in the year, on 1 October 2007, TDC Kabel TV changed its name to YouSee to signal a focus on more than just TV.[9] In 2010 Nordic Telephone Company (NTC) began the process of selling its shares in TDC on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange, initially reducing its 88 percent holding of the company to less than 60 percent.[10] In 2012, TDC had a total revenue of 26 billion DKK, and employed around 9,000 people in Denmark. In 2014, TDC purchased the Norwegian telecommunications firm Get AS for 12.5 billion DKK.[11]
Recent years
[edit]In 2016, TDC purchased Danish IT- and telecom provider Cirque A/S for an unspecified amount.[12][13] On 1 July 2016 the TDC consumer business was merged with YouSee, migrating the entire TDC customer base of IPTV, broadband and mobile consumers to YouSee.[14] The mobile phone network continues to use the 'TDC' name, as its built by TDC Group instead of YouSee.[15] TDC Group and Modern Times Group announced on 1 February 2018 a plan for TDC Group to buy MTG Nordics to create a converged business with a new name and brand.[16][17] A week later, a takeover bid from the Australian infrastructure group Macquarie and three Danish pension funds; PFA, PKA and ATP was leaked to the public, which TDC had rejected.[18] The consortium clarified that the proposed MTG merger was not part of their strategy.[19] In February the consortium launched an improved take-over offer, which TDC Group now recommended.[20] The proposed MTG merger was called off.[21] The consortium got EU approval for their takeover bid on 28 March 2018.[22] In early April, the consortium announced they had acquired more than 90% of the total shares of TDC Group, making a delisting possible.[23] On 20 January 2020, TDC announced that their lower-cost flanker brand Fullrate would be shut down and the customers be migrated to YouSee.[24]
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ Bertelsen, Jens (14 December 2000). "Tele Danmark ændrer navn til TDC". Computerworld. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
- ^ "TDC lukker easyMobile i England - fortsætter i Tyskland". BT. 13 November 2006. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Krøyer, Kent (November 2004). "TDC starter EasyMobile i England". Ing.dk. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Hemmingsen, Mikkel (1 May 2007). "TDC opsluger sine datterselskaber". Computerworld. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
- ^ "TDC Kabel TV skifter navn". TV2. 26 September 2007. Archived from the original on 20 March 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
- ^ "Bloomberg Business". Bloomberg.com. Archived from the original on 12 December 2010. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ "Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions". Reuters. 15 September 2014. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ Gubagaras, Mark Anthony. "Denmark's TDC acquires business communications provider". SP Global. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Jørgensen, Steen (31 March 2016). "TDC køber kommunikationsløsningen Cirque". Mobil.nu. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Breinstrup, Thomas (27 January 2016). "Presset TDC bliver til YouSee i Danmark". Retrieved 20 March 2017.
- ^ "Nyt navn: TDC er blevet til YouSee". 27 June 2016. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
- ^ Briel, Robert (1 February 2018). "TDC buys MTG Nordics to form converged business". Broadband TV News. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ Hummelmose, Jens E. (1 February 2018). "Fusion: Ny underholdningskæmpe med YouSee, Viasat, TV3 og Viaplay". Rec.dk. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "Afvist TDC-bud med til at løfte aktieværdi med fem milliarder". Berlingske. 8 February 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ Madsen, Thomas Nygaard (8 February 2018). "Konsortium har ikke haft MTG-fusion som en del af planen for TDC-opkøb". MediaWatch. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ Briel, Robert (13 February 2018). "TDC recommends new takeover offer". Broadband TV News. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ Hummelmose, Jens E (12 February 2018). "TDC dropper opkøb af MTG". Rec.dk. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "Opkøbsønske godkendt: Vejen er banet for TDC-salg". Berlingske. 28 March 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "Nye ejere klar til at afnotere TDC". Berlingske. 9 April 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "Fullrate lægges sammen med YouSee". Digitalt.tv. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
TDC Holding A/S
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Origins as State Monopoly
The origins of TDC Holding A/S trace back to Denmark's early telephone infrastructure, with the first exchange established in Copenhagen in 1881 by the Bell Telephone Company, serving 22 subscribers initially, before being acquired by Danish interests to form Kjøbenhavns Telefon-Aktieselskab (KTAS) in 1882.[9] By 1897, the Danish government enacted a law establishing a state monopoly over the creation and operation of telephone services nationwide, though day-to-day management was frequently outsourced via concessions to regional private firms or cooperatives, ensuring state oversight of the sector's expansion.[10] [11] Under the Post and Telegraph Administration (PTT), the telephone operations grew significantly; by 1945, KTAS alone had reached 250,000 subscribers.[9] In 1950, the PTT restructured the sector into four regional companies—KTAS for Copenhagen and Zealand, Jydsk Telefon for Jutland, Fyns Telefon for Funen, and Tele Sønderjylland for southern Jutland—each operating under state-granted monopolies within their territories, with the central PTT handling long-distance and international calls.[9] Initial steps toward liberalization occurred in 1986 through reforms that separated regulatory functions and created Telecom A/S as a state-owned entity for specialized services, but the core fixed-line monopoly remained intact.[9] This culminated in 1990 with the merger of the four regional companies and Telecom A/S into Tele Danmark A/S, a fully state-owned holding company that consolidated national control over Denmark's telephone infrastructure and maintained the monopoly on fixed-line services until deregulation accelerated in the mid-1990s.[10] [9] Tele Danmark, later rebranded as TDC, inherited this dominant position, with the state retaining 100% ownership until partial privatization in 1994.[9]Privatization and International Expansion
In 1994, the Danish government partially privatized Tele Danmark by offering 49% of its shares to the public through a share issue, reducing the state's ownership to 51%.[9] This move followed the consolidation of regional telephone companies into Tele Danmark in 1990 and aligned with broader European trends toward telecom liberalization.[9] Full privatization occurred in January 1998, when Tele Danmark acquired the remaining government-held shares, marking the end of state control and enabling greater strategic flexibility.[9][12] The privatization coincided with Denmark's telecom market deregulation in 1996, which dismantled Tele Danmark's domestic monopoly and prompted aggressive international expansion to diversify revenue amid rising competition.[9] In the same year, Tele Danmark joined an investor group to acquire a 16.5% stake in Belgium's Belgacom, securing a foothold in Western Europe's liberalizing markets.[9] This stake, part of a 49.9% collective holding, positioned Tele Danmark to leverage Belgacom's infrastructure for cross-border services.[9] Expansion accelerated into the early 2000s, with acquisitions targeting mobile and broadband opportunities abroad. In 2000, Tele Danmark—renamed TDC Group that year—purchased Swiss mobile operators Sunrise Communications AG and diAx, merging them into TDC Switzerland to capture the growing European wireless sector.[9] These moves diversified TDC's portfolio beyond Denmark, though later efforts, such as a 2003 joint bid with Deutsche Telekom for Czech operator Radiokomunikace, highlighted challenges in sustaining overseas growth amid regulatory hurdles and integration costs.[9] By the mid-2000s, international operations contributed significantly to revenue but faced divestitures, including the planned sale of the Belgacom stake in 2003 to refocus on core assets.[9]Demerger into Specialized Entities
In June 2019, TDC A/S executed a partial demerger, dividing its operations into two legally and operationally distinct subsidiaries: TDC NET A/S, responsible for network infrastructure including fixed-line broadband and mobile networks, and Nuuday A/S, focused on consumer and enterprise services such as broadband delivery, telephony, and digital solutions.[13][14] This restructuring, approved by TDC's general meeting on June 11, 2019, aimed to enhance operational focus, facilitate wholesale access to infrastructure for competitors, and align with post-2018 ownership changes following the acquisition by Danish pension funds and infrastructure investors.[15][6] The demerger separated TDC NET's capital-intensive assets, including Denmark's extensive fiber-optic and 4G/5G mobile infrastructure, from Nuuday's customer-facing retail operations, enabling TDC NET to operate as a neutral wholesale provider open to all telecommunications operators.[10][16] This model drew from global trends in network unbundling but was notable for its comprehensive scope, covering both fixed and mobile assets, and established a precedent for similar separations in the European telecom sector by isolating infrastructure funding and risk from service competition.[16] TDC NET retained ownership of core assets like the national backbone network, while Nuuday became a pure-play service provider reliant on wholesale agreements for network access.[6] The process culminated in full legal and operational independence effective January 1, 2022, with TDC A/S transferring remaining rights and obligations to the entities, dissolving the integrated group structure.[13][14] Post-demerger, TDC NET secured dedicated financing, rated BB by Fitch Ratings with a stable outlook, reflecting its regulated wholesale revenue streams and reduced exposure to retail market volatility.[16] Nuuday, in turn, pursued agility in service innovation but faced challenges from intensified competition in Denmark's liberalized market.[6] The separation supported Denmark's digital infrastructure goals by promoting open access and investment in high-speed networks without favoring incumbent retail arms.[10]Post-Demerger Restructuring and Ownership Shifts
Following the partial demerger of TDC A/S in June 2019, which separated its infrastructure assets into TDC NET A/S and consumer services into Nuuday A/S effective for accounting purposes from January 1, 2019, TDC initiated further operational and legal decoupling.[17] In June 2021, TDC announced the final phase of separation, culminating in TDC NET and Nuuday operating as fully independent entities as of January 1, 2022, with distinct governance, funding, and strategic mandates to enhance focus on wholesale infrastructure for TDC NET and retail services for Nuuday.[14] This restructuring included TDC NET securing independent financing, such as €1.2 billion in new secured infrastructure facilities in January 2022 to refinance parent-level debt at TDC Holding A/S, thereby isolating network assets from service operations and improving credit profiles.[18] TDC NET's separation established a precedent for telecom infrastructure carve-outs, enabling wholesale access to its fixed and mobile networks for competitors while ring-fencing capital-intensive investments.[16] Under TDC Holding A/S oversight, Nuuday pursued cost efficiencies and digital service expansions, though both entities faced competitive pressures in Denmark's consolidating market, prompting TDC Holding to explore strategic options in September 2023 via advisor LionTree Advisors.[19] Ownership of TDC Holding A/S shifted significantly in 2025, when Danish pension funds ATP, PFA, and PKA divested their combined 50% stake to Macquarie Asset Management, the existing 50% owner since its 2018 acquisition of TDC.[20] The transaction, announced in May 2025 and completed by mid-year following regulatory approvals, valued the stake at an undisclosed amount but reflected losses for the pension funds after a seven-year holding period marked by underperformance.[21] [22] Macquarie's full control consolidated decision-making, with no immediate rating impact on TDC NET's 'BB' status per Fitch Ratings, as the shift maintained stable infrastructure financing structures.[22] This buyout ended a joint ownership model strained by divergent investment priorities amid Denmark's telecom sector challenges.[23]Corporate Structure and Operations
Ownership and Governance
TDC Holding A/S, the parent entity overseeing the TDC Group's infrastructure and consumer services operations post-2019 demerger, is fully owned by Macquarie Asset Management as of June 2025, following the exit of its previous co-owners, the Danish pension funds ATP, PKA, and PFA.[22][24] Prior to this transaction, ownership had been divided approximately 50% between the pension funds and a Macquarie-led international infrastructure consortium since 2018, with Macquarie acquiring the remaining stake in a deal announced on May 9, 2025, and completed by mid-year, enabling Macquarie to manage 100% of the group's capital.[24][20] The board of directors consists of six members, including two women to address gender representation in management, chaired by Nathan Andrew Luckey with Jørgen Høholt serving as vice chair.[25][26] TDC Holding A/S provides shared services and governance oversight to subsidiaries such as TDC NET A/S and Nuuday A/S, with ultimate shareholder rights exercised through annual general meetings.[27] The company complies with Danish corporate governance standards, emphasizing board evaluation of share and capital structure to align with long-term strategy, though as a private entity, detailed committee structures are not publicly mandated beyond basic fiduciary duties.[28]Key Subsidiaries
TDC Holding A/S owns two primary operating subsidiaries following the 2019 structural separation of the former TDC Group: TDC NET A/S and Nuuday A/S.[2] This division allocated network infrastructure and wholesale operations to TDC NET, while assigning retail services to Nuuday, enabling focused development in each area.[13] The separation process culminated in their operational independence as of January 1, 2022.[14] TDC NET A/S, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, manages the group's core telecommunications infrastructure, including Denmark's largest mobile network, fixed-line broadband, and ongoing deployments of fiber-optic and 5G technologies.[29] It serves as a wholesale provider to other operators and focuses on digital infrastructure investments to support national connectivity goals.[4] As of 2024, TDC NET operates under TDC NET Holding A/S as its direct parent entity within the group structure.[30] Nuuday A/S, also based in Copenhagen, handles consumer and business retail services, encompassing brands such as YouSee for TV and broadband, Telmore for mobile, and TDC Business for enterprise solutions.[4] It markets fixed and mobile telephony, internet access, and digital content primarily to Danish residential and commercial customers.[31] Nuuday's operations emphasize customer-facing innovations, distinct from TDC NET's backend network focus.[32] These subsidiaries represent the streamlined post-demerger framework, with no significant international holdings retained; prior overseas assets, such as those in Switzerland, were divested in earlier restructurings.[9] TDC Holding A/S also maintains financial entities like DKT Finance ApS for group-wide funding, but these are ancillary to the core telecom operations.[8]Core Business Segments
TDC Holding A/S operates through two principal business segments: Nuuday A/S, which delivers consumer and enterprise connectivity and digital services, and TDC NET A/S, which manages wholesale network infrastructure and operations.[33][2] This structure emerged from the 2019 operational separation of TDC Group's activities, finalized legally in 2022, enabling focused strategies in service delivery and infrastructure development.[14] Nuuday A/S provides fixed-line broadband, mobile telephony, television, and cloud-based digital solutions to residential and business customers across Denmark, operating under multiple brands such as YouSee and CBB.[34][35] It serves the majority of Danish households and enterprises with connectivity products, emphasizing innovative TV, networking, and telephony services to enhance daily digital experiences.[34][36] In 2023, Nuuday reported efforts to sustain profitability through efficient operations and customer-centric product development amid competitive pressures.[37] TDC NET A/S focuses on building, owning, and operating open-access digital infrastructure, including fiber-optic networks and Denmark's leading mobile network, with significant investments in expansion.[29] In 2024, it allocated DKK 3.3 billion primarily to fiber rollout and mobile enhancements, maintaining an open model that supplies connectivity to multiple service providers, including Nuuday, which accounted for about 70% of its 2023 revenue.[30][38] TDC NET launched Denmark's first 5G Standalone network in 2023, prioritizing high-capacity wholesale services and infrastructure reliability.[39]Services and Infrastructure
Network Technology and Investments
TDC NET, the infrastructure subsidiary of TDC Holding A/S, maintains Denmark's most extensive telecommunications network, encompassing nationwide mobile coverage via 5G and fixed-line connectivity through fiber-optic and legacy copper infrastructure. The company has deployed 5G technology across 99% of Denmark's population, achieving this milestone through upgrades to over 3,800 mobile masts completed by December 2020, with subsequent enhancements including the launch of Denmark's first 5G Standalone (SA) network on August 31, 2023, in partnership with Ericsson.[6][40][39] This SA implementation enables advanced features such as network slicing and ultra-reliable low-latency communications, supporting enterprise applications beyond consumer broadband.[39] In fixed networks, TDC NET prioritizes fiber-optic expansion to replace energy-intensive copper lines, with the network capable of delivering gigabit speeds to over 500,000 addresses as of 2022, and ongoing additions through targeted rollouts.[41] The infrastructure supports wholesale access for multiple service providers, fostering competition while TDC NET retains ownership and operation of the underlying assets.[29] Investments in network upgrades totaled DKK 3.3 billion in 2024, directed primarily toward fiber deployment and mobile enhancements to sustain Denmark's fastest fixed-line and most reliable mobile networks, as independently measured for ten consecutive years.[30][42] These efforts received financing support, including a 2022 Nordic Investment Bank loan for fiber investments spanning 2022–2024 and a $125 million funding round secured in October 2025 to bolster digital infrastructure.[43][44] Ownership changes, such as Macquarie Asset Management's increased stake in 2025, have facilitated accelerated capital expenditures, enabling TDC NET to lead in 5G coverage and fiber penetration amid Denmark's digital transition.[24]Fixed and Mobile Services
TDC Group's fixed services are primarily facilitated by TDC NET A/S, which operates Denmark's extensive fibre-optic infrastructure, delivering broadband speeds up to 10 Gbit/s to over 1 million households and businesses as of recent deployments.[4] This network supports fixed telephony, internet access, and IPTV, with an ongoing nationwide fibre rollout aimed at phasing out legacy copper lines to enhance reliability and capacity.[4] Nuuday A/S, the services arm, markets these capabilities through consumer brands like YouSee, which bundles high-speed broadband with digital TV and landline voice services, and Hiper, focused on affordable giga-speed internet for residential users.[45] Business-oriented fixed services under TDC Erhverv include dedicated broadband, network connectivity, and unified communications tailored for small and medium enterprises.[46] Mobile services leverage TDC NET's infrastructure, ranked as Denmark's top mobile network for the 10th consecutive year by the Danish Technological Institute, outperforming competitors in speed, reliability, and regional coverage.[47] The network provides 99% nationwide 5G access, supporting faster uploads, downloads, and reduced latency compared to prior generations.[47] On August 31, 2023, TDC NET activated Denmark's first 5G Standalone (SA) network in collaboration with Ericsson, enabling advanced features like network slicing for optimized performance in diverse applications.[39] Nuuday delivers end-user mobile offerings via brands such as Telmore for established prepaid and postpaid plans, Eesy for simplified low-cost options launched in 2020, and Relatel for business mobility solutions including voice and data bundles.[45] Both fixed and mobile segments emphasize open access, allowing third-party providers like Norlys to utilize TDC NET's infrastructure for competitive service delivery, fostering market diversity while maintaining TDC's dominance in wholesale connectivity.[4] Investments in these areas prioritize digital transformation, with fibre and 5G expansions underpinning Denmark's connectivity goals amid rising demand for high-bandwidth applications.[4]Broadband and Digital Solutions
TDC's broadband services provide fixed-line internet access primarily through fiber-optic, coaxial, and legacy copper networks managed by TDC NET, with service delivery handled by Nuuday brands such as YouSee and Hiper for consumers and TDC Erhverv for businesses.[4][48] In 2024, broadband revenue generating units (RGUs) totaled 967,000, reflecting a shift toward high-speed connections amid the phase-out of copper infrastructure.[49] Fiber homes passed reached 778,000 by year-end, up from 702,000 in 2023, with fiber RGUs growing 22% year-over-year due to expanded rollout and higher average revenue per user from upgraded speeds.[30] Network investments in 2024 amounted to DKK 3.3 billion, enabling launches of 2 Gbit/s fiber services nationwide and 10 Gbit/s in select urban areas across three cities.[30] TDC NET aims to connect 1 million households to fiber by 2030, supporting population coverage of 1,000 Mbps at 46.8% in 2024 while decommissioning 178 copper central offices by 2025 and fully retiring copper by 2030.[30] Internet and network service revenue for Nuuday reached DKK 3,584 million in 2024, driven by price adjustments and demand for faster technologies.[49] Digital solutions complement broadband with integrated offerings like YouSee TV and streaming, which garnered 845,000 RGUs and DKK 3,300 million in revenue in 2024, featuring partnerships for content such as Warner Bros. Discovery channels and Max streaming.[49] Additional services include the Security Suite for cybersecurity and CloudKey for business cloud management, enhancing triple-play bundles that combine broadband, TV, and voice.[49] These solutions emphasize energy-efficient delivery via fiber and 5G convergence, aligning with TDC's sustainability goals, including net-zero emissions by 2030.[30]| Metric | 2024 Value | Change from 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Broadband RGUs | 967,000 | N/A |
| Fiber Homes Passed | 778,000 | +76,000 |
| TV RGUs | 845,000 | N/A |
| Internet Revenue (Nuuday) | DKK 3,584m | N/A |
| Fiber RGU Growth | 22% | N/A |
Financial Performance
Historical Revenue and Profit Trends
TDC Holding A/S, through its key subsidiary TDC NET A/S, experienced a gradual decline in revenue from DKK 7,050 million in 2019 to DKK 6,461 million in 2023, reflecting the structural shift away from legacy fixed-line voice and data services toward high-speed fiber and mobile infrastructure, amid competitive pressures and customer migration to alternative providers.[50] This downward trend was partially mitigated by growth in wholesale connectivity and enterprise solutions, though overall organic revenue contracted by approximately 2.7% year-over-year in 2023.[51] EBITDA demonstrated stability and modest growth, rising from DKK 4,415 million in 2019 to DKK 4,695 million in 2023, supported by operational cost reductions, improved gross margins from network efficiencies, and lower personnel expenses following restructuring.[50] Operating profit (EBIT) fluctuated, peaking at DKK 2,036 million in 2021 due to reduced depreciation in certain periods, before moderating to DKK 1,691 million in 2023 amid higher amortization of network investments.[50] Net profit trends were more volatile, influenced by non-recurring items such as fair value adjustments on financial instruments, resulting in a shift from profits exceeding DKK 1 billion in 2021 to a loss before tax of DKK 207 million in 2023.[50]| Year | Revenue (DKKm) | EBITDA (DKKm) | EBIT (DKKm) | Profit Before Tax (DKKm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,050 | 4,415 | 1,043 | N/A |
| 2020 | 6,828 | 4,434 | 1,409 | N/A |
| 2021 | 6,674 | 4,498 | 2,036 | N/A |
| 2022 | 6,639 | 4,520 | 1,979 | 2,390 |
| 2023 | 6,461 | 4,695 | 1,691 | (207) |
Recent Financial Metrics (2023–2025)
In 2023, TDC Holding A/S's key subsidiary TDC NET A/S reported revenue of DKK 6,461 million, reflecting a 2.7% decline from DKK 6,639 million in 2022, primarily due to reduced legacy product sales partially offset by growth in mobile and broadband services.[50] EBITDA for TDC NET reached DKK 4,695 million, up 3.9% from DKK 4,520 million in 2022, driven by lower operational expenses and improved gross margins from cost efficiencies and reduced energy costs.[50] [51] The subsidiary recorded a net loss of DKK 364 million, influenced by unrealized fair value adjustments on financial instruments.[50] Capital expenditures totaled approximately DKK 3,037 million, focused on fiber expansion and mobile network enhancements.[50] For 2024, TDC NET's revenue stabilized at DKK 6,455 million, a marginal 0.1% decrease from 2023, with legacy declines balanced by higher-margin products in high-speed broadband and mobile connectivity.[30] [52] EBITDA remained flat at DKK 4,692 million, supported by ongoing efficiency measures despite stable revenue.[30] Net profit shifted to DKK 411 million, aided by positive fair value impacts and operational improvements.[30] CAPEX rose 9.5% to DKK 3,325 million, with investments prioritizing fiber rollout to over 1 million households and 5G upgrades.[30] Net interest-bearing debt stood at DKK 24,777 million, slightly down from DKK 24,823 million in 2023.[30] Nuuday A/S, another core subsidiary handling consumer services, contributed to group performance with 2024 EBITDA of DKK 1,443 million, down 8.1% from DKK 1,570 million in 2023, as IT modernization costs peaked before expected stabilization.[49] [53] Combined, TDC NET and Nuuday generated approximately DKK 15.81 billion in revenue for 2024, reflecting sustained but pressured topline amid competitive pricing and customer shifts to bundled services.[20]| Metric (DKK million) | TDC NET 2023 | TDC NET 2024 | Nuuday 2023 | Nuuday 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 6,461 | 6,455 | N/A | N/A |
| EBITDA | 4,695 | 4,692 | 1,570 | 1,443 |
| Net Profit/Loss | (364) | 411 | N/A | N/A |
| CAPEX | 3,037 | 3,325 | N/A | N/A |