Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes _______ No ___X____
Filer: Tele Celular Sul
Participações S.A.
Proposed merger with Tele Nordeste Celular Participações S.A.
Registration No. 333-116330
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In connection with this proposed transaction, Tele Celular Participações S.A.(TSU) has filed relevant materials with the SEC, including (TSU) 's registration statement containing a preliminary prospectus, which was portifily on June 09 th , 2004. The definitive prospectus will be sent to holders of Tele Nordeste Celular Participações S.A. (TND) preferred shares and ADRs when it becomes available. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS ON FILE WITH THE SEC, THE DEFINITIVE PROSPECTUS WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE, AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED BY TSU OR TND, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN, OR WILL CONTAIN, IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the preliminary prospectus and the definitive prospectus (when it becomes available) and other documents filed by TSU and TND with the SEC for free at the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. The preliminary prospectus and the definitive prospectus (when it becomes available), and the other documents filed by TSU, may also be obtained free from TSU by calling +55 41 9913-0426
Tele Celular Sul
Participações S.A.
Tele Nordeste Celular
Participações S.A.
June 2004
I. Description of the Proposed Merger Transaction of TND and TSU
II. Strategic Overview of Tele Celular Sul
III. Strategic Overview of Tele Nordeste Celular
IV. Overview of the New Company
I. Description of the Proposed Merger Transaction of TND and TSU
II. Strategic Overview of Tele Celular Sul
III. Strategic Overview of Tele Nordeste Celular
IV. Overview of the New Company
Current Ownership Structure TSU and TND
Ownership Structure - TSU | Ownership Structure - TND |
Merger of TND and TSU
Proposed Merger | Pro-Forma Structure Post Merger |
Overview of the Transaction
| Tax benefits given to Tim Nordeste will remain the same |
Overview of the Transaction Cont.
| TND ON shareholders will receive 0.9261 TSU ON shares for each TND ON share |
| TND PN shareholders will receive 0.9261 TSU PN shares for each TND ON share |
| TND ADS holders will receive 1.8522 of TSU ADS for each TND ADS that they hold |
| TND preferred shares fulfill liquidity and dispersion legal requirements, and therefore do not have withdraw rights |
| Brazilian Law establishes that shareholders of the surviving entity are not granted withdrawal rights in merger of entities |
Key Objectives of the Transaction
| We expect the new entity to be one of the three largest wireless companies in Brazil in terms of market cap |
| Eliminate one of the two corporate structures |
| Systems integration |
| Expected to compensate, at the very least, all costs associated with executing the merger |
Market Capitalization (In R$ millions)
Current Scenario:
Scenario Post-Transaction: |
1 | Number of shares based on 1Q/2004 companies financials and share price as of the previous day to the transaction announcement (05/31/2004) |
Assumptions Related to the Proposed Exchange Ratio
| The base date assumed was March 31, 2004 |
| Based on 10-year projections (2004-2013) |
| From 16.1% to 18.1% in nominal Reais |
| From 4.18% to 5.18% in nominal Reais |
Results of the Valuation
The equity value range for TSU goes from R$ 2.4 billions to R$ 2.9 billions. The mid-point of the value range implies:
EV/EBITDA (2004) multiple of 6.3x
The equity value range for TSU goes from R$ 2.2 billions to R$ 2.7 billions. The mid-point of the value range implies:
EV/EBITDA (2004) multiple of 6.2x
Based on these equity value ranges for TSU and TND, the exchange ratio between TSU and TND shares would be comprised in the range of 0.9215 TSU shares for each TND share to 0.9300 TSU shares for each TND share
Proposed Exchange Ratio Comparison with Market Expectations1
1 | Considers average exchange ratio for the indicated period based on market capitalization until the previous day to the Board Meeting (28/05/2004) |
Next Steps
In the next weeks, TND and TSU will be fulfilling legal requirements of Brazilian and U.S. Law in order to conclude the transaction.
| To serve as a basis for appraisal of (i) book value and (ii) book value adjusted to market. These appraisals will serve as basis to the determination of the value of the right to withdrawal and will be prepared by the independent appraiser Acal |
Next Steps Cont.
| Value of withdrawal rights, increase in TSUs capital stock, etc. |
| 30 day-term for exercising withdrawal rights by the common shareholders of TND |
| Expected to the second semester of 2004 |
I. Description of the Proposed Merger Transaction of TND and TSU
II. Strategic Overview of Tele Celular Sul
III. Strategic Overview of Tele Nordeste Celular
IV. Overview of the New Company
Tele Celular Sul (TSU) Region
|
Main Achievements in the First Quarter of 2004
Increase in Sales with Cost Reduction
Gross Additions Thousands |
Subscriber Acquisition Cost (SAC)
R$ |
Strong Growth in Subscriber Base
Net Additions
Thousands |
Subscribers
Thousands |
Strong Performance of ARPU
Total ARPU
R$
Gross Revenue Growth
Gross Revenue R$ Millions |
1Q04 | Variation | |||
Handsets Revenue (R$ millions) | 77.1 | + 169.5% | ||
Handsets sold (thousands) | 251.2 | + 265.1% | ||
Service Revenue (R$ millions) | 344.7 | + 19.3% | ||
Subscribers (thousands) | 2,192.1 | + 25.0% | ||
Average increase in tariffs | 8.1% | + 8.1% | ||
VAS (R$ millions) | 15.5 | + 142.2% |
EBITDA Performance
EBITDA margin reflects
the strong subscriber
gross addition in the period
EBITDA
R$ Millions
Low Debt, High Liquidity
Total Debt
R$ Millions |
Net Cash
R$ Millions |
Increase in Profitability
Net Income
R$ Millions
Strategies for 2004
I. Description of the Proposed Merger Transaction of TND and TSU
II. Strategic Overview of Tele Celular Sul
III. Strategic Overview of Tele Nordeste Celular
IV. Overview of the New Company
Tele Nordeste Celular (TND) Region
|
Main Achievements in the First Quarter of 2004
Increase in Sales
Gross Additions
Thousands |
Subscriber Acquisition Cost (SAC)
R$ |
ARPU
Subscriber Base (postpaid) | Total ARPU R$ |
Subscriber Base (prepaid) |
|
Strong Growth of the Subscriber Base
Subscribers
Thousands |
Net Additions
Thousands |
Gross Revenue Growth
Service revenue growth
Gross Revenue
R$ Millions
EBITDA Performance
EBITDA
R$ Millions
Low Debt, High Liquidity
Total Debt
R$ Millions |
Net Cash
R$ Millions |
Increase in Net Income
Strong performance
Net Income
R$ Millions
Strategies for 2004
Retain and maintain loyalty of the subscriber base |
+
Incentivize consumption / increase in revenue per user |
+
Qualified growth of the base |
=
Growth with Profitability |
Strategies for 2004
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I. Description of the Proposed Merger Transaction of TND and TSU
II. Strategic Overview of Tele Celular Sul
III. Strategic Overview of Tele Nordeste Celular
IV. Overview of the New Company
Preliminary Overview of the New TSU
We expect the new entity to be
one of the three largest wireless companies in Brazil in terms of market
cap |
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Subscribers (000)1 |
Revenues (R$ MM)2 |
Market Cap (R$ MM)3 |
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TSU | 2,192 | 1,157 | 1,293 | |
TND | 2,263 | 1,011 | 1,248 | |
New TSU | 4,455 | 2,168 | 2,540 | |
1 | As
of 03/31/2004 |
|
2 | Assumes
last twelve months for revenue and EBITDA figures |
|
3 | Share
price as of the previous day to the transaction announcement (05/31/2004) |
Additonal Considerations
Forecasted Scenarios for TSU
- | Temporary pressure in marketing expenses |
- | Temporary increase in network costs |
- | Temporary pressure in EBITDA margins |
- | Temporary increase in comercialization costs |
- | Market share reduction associated with the entrance of a fourth player (Brasil Telecom) in 2004 |
- | Temporary pressure in EBITDA margins |
Additonal Considerations
Forecasted Scenarios for TND
| GSM overlay in its initial stage |
| Temporary pressure in marketing expenses |
| Temporary increase in network costs |
| Temporary pressure in EBITDA margins |
| Temporary increase in commercialization costs |
| Market share reduction associated with the future entrance of a fourth player |
| Temporary pressure in EBITDA margins |
Q & A
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This presentation contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things:Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "intends," "may, "should," "seeks," "estimates," "future," "forecast," plan," "predict" and "target" or similar expressions.
These statements reflect our current expectations. They are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in technology, regulation, the global cellular communications marketplace and local economic conditions. In light of the many risks and uncertainties surrounding this marketplace, you should understand that we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements contained in this presentation will be realized. You are cautioned not to put undue reliance on any forward-looking information.
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.
TELE CELULAR SUL PARTICIPACTES, S.A. | ||
Date: June 10, 2004 | By: | /s/ Paulo Roberto Cruz Cozza |
Name: Paulo Roberto Cruz Cozza | ||
Title: Chief Financial Officer |