Freenet Overview
- Year Founded
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2005
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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3,166
- Stock Symbol
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FNTN
- Investments
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13
- Share Price
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$38.49
- (As of Thursday Closing)
Freenet General Information
Description
freenet AG is a German mobile communication and mobile Internet company. It operates as an independent service provider without its own network. The company distributes mobile communications tariffs and options throughout Germany, using a subscription agreement and multi-brand strategy. The company has three operating segments: Mobile communications, TV and media and Other/holding. The Mobile communications segment generates almost all of the firm's revenue. This segment offers a product portfolio of voice and data services for mobile communication operators. It also buys mobile communications services from the network operators and sells them to its end customers.
Contact Information
Website
www.freenet.agCorporate Office
- Hollerstraße 126
- 24782 Budelsdorf
- Germany
Corporate Office
- Hollerstraße 126
- 24782 Budelsdorf
- Germany
Freenet Stock Performance
As of 20-Mar-2025, Freenet’s stock price is $38.49. Its current market cap is $4.58B with 119M shares.
(As of Thursday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38.49 | $38.63 | $24.81 - $39.15 | $4.58B | 119M | 353K | $2.10 |
Freenet Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2024, Freenet has a trailing 12-month revenue of $2.9B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 | FY 2021 31-Dec-2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 3,709,507 | 3,546,664 | 3,369,544 | 4,328,908 |
| Revenue | 2,904,688 | 2,842,937 | 2,688,122 | 3,022,334 |
| EBITDA | 536,881 | 534,950 | 504,076 | 474,089 |
| Net Income | 250,399 | 167,289 | 83,376 | 234,293 |
| Total Assets | 3,666,875 | 3,774,830 | 3,891,409 | 4,475,018 |
| Total Debt | 332,611 | 860,112 | 995,185 | 1,279,739 |
Freenet Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Freenet Comparisons
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Freenet Competitors (5)
One of Freenet’s 5 competitors is Verizon Communications, a Corporation company based in New York, NY.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Communications | Corporation | New York, NY | ||||
| NetCologne | Corporation | Cologne, Germany | ||||
| Vodafone Group | Corporation | Newbury, United Kingdom | ||||
| Klarmobil | Corporation | Budelsdorf, Germany | ||||
| Deutsche Telekom | Corporation | Bonn, Germany |
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Freenet Patents
Freenet Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE-19959442-A1 | Method and arrangement for the transmission of data and / or information and / or signals, in particular dynamic content, and their use | Active | 09-Dec-1999 | ||
| DE-19959442-C2 | Method and arrangement for the transmission of data and / or information and / or signals, in particular dynamic content, and their use | Inactive | 09-Dec-1999 |
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Freenet Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Freenet Investments & Acquisitions (13)
Freenet’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Super Nova ( Media and Information Services) for . The deal was made on 04-Jan-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Nova ( Media and Information Services) | 04-Jan-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
| The Cloud Networks Germany | 06-Dec-2018 | Merger/Acquisition | Internet Service Providers | ||
| Ceconomy | 29-Jun-2018 | Secondary Transaction - Open Market | Specialty Retail | ||
| Sunrise Communications | 17-Mar-2016 | PIPE | Internet Service Providers | ||
| Exaring | 03-Mar-2016 | Corporate | Entertainment Software |
Freenet ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated May, 31, 2024
24.25 | Med Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
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Peers Analysis
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Freenet Exits (3)
Freenet’s most recent exit was on 17-Mar-2016 from Sunrise Communications. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Communications | 17-Mar-2016 | Completed |
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| Strato | 25-Jan-2005 | Completed |
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| 4Players | 03-Jul-2000 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Completed |
Freenet Affiliates
Subsidiaries (6)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freenet.De | Hamburg, Germany | 2008 | |
| The Cloud Networks Germany | Munich, Germany | 2003 | |
| Freenet Cityline | Hamburg, Germany | 1991 | |
| Debitel | Stuttgart, Germany | 1991 | |
| Mobilcom-debitel | Budelsdorf, Germany | 1991 |
Freenet FAQs
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When was Freenet founded?
Freenet was founded in 2005.
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Where is Freenet headquartered?
Freenet is headquartered in Budelsdorf, Germany.
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What is the size of Freenet?
Freenet has 3,166 total employees.
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What industry is Freenet in?
Freenet’s primary industry is Other Communications and Networking.
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Is Freenet a private or public company?
Freenet is a Public company.
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What is Freenet’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Freenet is FNTN.
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What is the current stock price of Freenet?
As of 20-Mar-2025 the stock price of Freenet is $38.49.
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What is the current market cap of Freenet?
The current market capitalization of Freenet is $4.58B.
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What is Freenet’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Freenet is $2.9B.
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Who are Freenet’s competitors?
Verizon Communications, NetCologne, Vodafone Group, Klarmobil, and Deutsche Telekom are competitors of Freenet.
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What is Freenet’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Freenet’s EPS for 12 months was $2.10.
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