Forecast
The statements in this section reflect the current views of our management. Contrary to the forecasts published in the 2022 combined management report (2022 Annual Report) and the Interim Group Report as of June 30, 2023, we now expect to post higher adjusted EBITDA AL. Adjusted EBITDA AL for full-year 2023 was originally expected to come in at around EUR 41.0 billion. We now expect adjusted EBITDA AL for the Group to come in at around EUR 41.1 billion in the 2023 financial year. This is largely attributable to stronger-than-expected business performance in the United States operating segment, where we now anticipate adjusted EBITDA AL of around USD 28.6 billion, up from USD 28.5 billion. Due to the increased guidance for adjusted EBITDA AL, we now expect to record free cash flow AL for the Group (before dividend payments and spectrum investment) of over EUR 16.1 billion, up from our previous guidance of over EUR 16 billion.
All other statements made remain valid. Our planning assumes an unchanged U.S. dollar exchange rate of USD 1.05; financial results for GD Towers were not included.
For more information on the business risks, please refer to the section “Risks and opportunities.” For additional information and recent changes in the economic situation, please refer to the section “The economic environment.” Readers are also referred to the “Disclaimer” at the end of this report.