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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 

 
FORM 6-K
 
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
For the month of June, 2004

Commission File Number 001-14491
 

 

TELE CELULAR SUL PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

TELE CELLULAR SUL HOLDING COMPANY
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
 

Rua Comendador Araújo, 299 - 3º Andar
80420-000 Curitiba. PR, Brazil
(Address of principal executive office)
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. 

Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______

 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

Agenda

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”

Agenda

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

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 TSU’s capital stock, etc.

30 day-term for exercising withdrawal rights by the common shareholders of TND

Expected to the second semester of 2004

Agenda

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

  • Area: Paraná, Santa Catarina and Pelotas region

  • Population: 15.4 millions

  • Population Covered:

    • TDMA – 82%

    • GSM - 61%

  • Total Penetration: 27%

  • Subscribers: 2.2 millions

  • Technology: TDMA and GSM

  • Market Share: 53%

  • Competitors: Vivo (Telefónica and Portugal Telecom), Claro (Telecom Américas Group) and Brasil Telecom

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

Agenda

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

  • Area: Alagoas, Pernambuco, Paraíba, Rio Grande do Norte, Ceará and Piauí

  • Population: 27.2 millions

  • Population Covered (March/04):

    • TDMA - 75%

    • GSM - 48%

  • Total Penetration: 17%

  • Subscribers: 2.3 millions

  • Technology: TDMA and GSM

  • Market Share: 47%

  • Competitors: Oi (Telemar S.A) and Claro (Telecom Américas Group)

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)
  • Rule 45/55
  • Growth of the prepaid subscriber base
   

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

  • Absolute leader in the region
  • Best cellular service (Innovation e Quality)
  • High performance company (Operational and Financial)
  • Productive work environment where people feel proud and satisfaction
  • Integrated and productive relationship with partners

Agenda

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
       
 
Subscribers (‘000)1
Revenues
(R$ MM)2
Market Cap
(R$ MM)3
 
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