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The Board of Directors of TELUS has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.3511 Canadian per share on its outstanding common shares. This dividend is payable on April 3, 2023, to shareholders on record as of the close of business on March 10, 2023. The announcement reflects the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders while maintaining a robust financial position.

TELUS International (NYSE and TSX: TIXT) reported Q4 2022 revenue of $630 million, a 5% year-over-year increase, with full-year revenue at $2,468 million, up 12%. Q4 net income declined to $34 million from $36 million in the prior year, while adjusted diluted EPS rose 25% to $0.35. The Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $157 million, a 10% increase. Despite macroeconomic challenges affecting new projects, TELUS International expects continued double-digit growth in 2023. The Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Leverage Ratio improved to 1.1x at year-end, indicating strong cash flow management.

TELUS Corporation reported a strong fourth quarter of 2022, adding 301,000 net customers, a record high, driven by robust demand for its Mobility and Fixed Broadband services. The company achieved a 3.8% increase in consolidated operating revenues to $5.1 billion. Significant growth was noted in Adjusted EBITDA, up 11% year-over-year, totaling $1.7 billion. TELUS also targets 11-14% growth in operating revenue and 9.5-11% in Adjusted EBITDA for 2023. Free cash flow is projected to be approximately $2 billion, supported by a capital expenditure reduction. However, net income fell 60% to $265 million, primarily due to decreased other income and higher financing costs.

TELUS Corporation (NYSE: TU) has completed its acquisition of WillowTree, now a TELUS International Company, enhancing its digital product offerings. This strategic move adds front-end design capabilities, diversifying the client base with over 50 new marquee brands. With over 70,000 team members globally, TELUS International supports more than 650 clients across various sectors. The acquisition aims to enhance customer experiences and accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Financially, WillowTree reported approximately $140 million in revenue in 2021, supporting TELUS's rapid deleveraging goals.

TELUS Corporation (NYSE: TU) and TELUS International (NYSE: TIXT) have completed the acquisition of WillowTree, a premier digital product provider. This acquisition, TELUS International's tenth since 2005, enhances its digital capabilities, adding robust front-end design skills and expanding its client base by over 50 marquee brands. With this integration, TELUS International aims to accelerate digital transformation across various sectors, including health and agriculture. WillowTree reported approximately US$140 million in revenue in 2021, demonstrating strong profitability and cash flow.

TELUS Corporation (TU) has acquired an additional 92,419 subordinate voting shares of TELUS International, bringing its total shares acquired since June 2022 to 1,414,900, representing 2.12% of outstanding shares. The average purchase price was C$26.43. TELUS CEO Darren Entwistle emphasized the strategic importance of TELUS International and its growth potential, especially with the upcoming WillowTree acquisition. TELUS now holds approximately 74.78% of the multiple voting shares and 56.63% of the total shares of TELUS International.

The Board of Directors has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.3511 Canadian per share on common shares, set to be paid on January 3, 2023. Shareholders of record must own shares by the close of business on December 9, 2022. This declaration reflects the company’s commitment to returning value to shareholders.

TELUS International (TIXT,TU) posted Q3 2022 results, reporting $615 million in revenue, an 11% year-over-year increase. Net income rose to $59 million or $0.22 per diluted share, compared to $23 million and $0.09 in Q3 2021. Adjusted EBITDA reached $158 million, a 15% increase. The company's acquisition of WillowTree aims to enhance its digital capabilities. For full-year 2022, revenue is anticipated between $2,450 and $2,490 million, reflecting sustained growth amid macroeconomic challenges.

TELUS Corporation reported a record-breaking third quarter for 2022, achieving a total of 347,000 net customer additions, a 27,000 increase year-over-year. Mobile phone net additions reached 150,000, the best since 2010, alongside 124,000 connected device net additions. Consolidated revenues rose by 10% to $4.7 billion with net income increasing 54% to $551 million. This quarter also saw a 7.2% dividend increase, supported by a 63% boost in free cash flow. TELUS continues to expand its digital capabilities with recent acquisitions such as LifeWorks and WillowTree.