LIBERTY GLOBAL PLC

INVESTOR CALL Q3 2023

November 1, 2023

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Forward-Looking Statements + Disclaimer

This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements with respect to our strategies, future growth prospects and opportunities; expectations regarding our and our businesses' financial performance, including revenue, Rebased Revenue, EBITDA, ARPU, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Less P&E Additions Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Distributable Cash Flow, as well as the 2023 financial guidance provided by us and our operating companies and joint ventures, including the foreign exchange rates used to calculate such guidance; the timing of any strategic updates we may provide; our value creation initiatives, including any potential transactions with our assets or operating companies; our initiatives to strengthen our commercial trajectory; our integration efforts following the acquisition of Upp; the number of homes connectable to fiber this year across our footprint; the new exclusive deal with SkyShowtime and front book propositions launched at the VodafoneZiggo JV, including the benefits to be derived therefrom; our intention to align Telenet's capital structure with the customary metrics for our other operating companies and joint ventures; expectations regarding, and our strategies to reduce, our central operations' costs; the products and services to be provided by us and our operating companies and joint ventures, including any promotions of such products or services; expectations with respect to BIPT statements in Belgium regarding fiber cooperation; expectations of price increases and cost mitigation for our products or services and the operational and financial benefits to be derived therefrom; expectations with respect to inflation, including both wage and energy costs; our proposal to redomicile our parent company to Bermuda, including the anticipated timing and benefits to be realized therefrom; strategic plans with respect to our ownership in All3Media; expectations regarding network and product plans and costs; our competitive environment, including our competitors' activities; our Ventures strategy and anticipated opportunities; our share buyback program, including our commitment to repurchase around $300 million worth of additional shares through January 2024; the strength of our and our affiliates' respective balance sheets (including cash and liquidity position), tenor of our third-party debt and anticipated borrowing capacity; and other information and statements that are not historical fact. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these statements. These risks and uncertainties include events that are outside of our control, such as

the continued use by subscribers and potential subscribers of our and our affiliates' services and their willingness to upgrade to our more advanced offerings; our and our affiliates' ability to meet challenges from competition, to manage rapid technological change or to maintain or increase rates to subscribers or to pass through increased costs to subscribers; the potential continued impact of pandemic and epidemics on us, our businesses, and our customers; the effects of changes in laws or regulation; the effects of the U.K.'s exit from the E.U.; general economic factors; our and our affiliates' ability to obtain regulatory approval and satisfy regulatory conditions associated with acquisitions and dispositions; our and affiliates' ability to successfully acquire and integrate new businesses and realize anticipated efficiencies from acquired businesses; the availability of attractive programming for our and our affiliates' video services and the costs associated with such programming; our and our affiliates' ability to achieve forecasted financial and operating targets; the outcome of any pending or threatened litigation; the ability of our operating companies, joint ventures and affiliates to access the cash of their respective subsidiaries; the impact of our operating companies', joint ventures' and affiliates' future financial performance, or market conditions generally, on the availability, terms and deployment of capital; fluctuations in currency exchange and interest rates; the ability of suppliers, vendors and contractors to timely deliver quality products, equipment, software, services and access; our and our affiliates' ability to adequately forecast and plan future network requirements including the costs and benefits associated with network expansions; and other factors detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recently filed Form 10-K, Form 10-K/A and Forms 10-Q. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

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Q3 HIGHLIGHTS: THREE KEY TAKEAWAYS

  1. SOLID OPERATING AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
    • Especially in the UK and across mobile and B2B
    • Price rises taking effect, but fixed B2C business remains challenged
  2. STRONG BALANCE SHEET AND CAPITAL ALLOCATION MODEL
    • Long-term,fixed rate debt with no material maturities until 2028(1)
    • 15% of shares repurchased YTD(2); now targeting 18-19% by end of Jan 2024
  3. ABSOLUTE COMMITMENT TO SHRINK THE VALUE GAP IN OUR STOCK
    • Clear mandate to deliver value for the benefit of shareholders
    • More extensive 'Strategy Update' anticipated during Q4 results call

(1)Includes consolidated and 50% owned non-consolidated JVs.

(2)Represents shares repurchased through October 30, 2023.

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OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS: EXECUTED ON PRICE RISES; FIXED NETWORK PLANS RAMPING

Broadband Net adds (k)

(1)

94

91

66

23

41

19

47

71

8

50

29

(15)

(21)

(2)

(17)

Q3'22

Q4'22

Q1'23

Q2'23

Q3'23

Postpaid Net adds (k)

53

42

9

43

0

7

20

22

42

44

36

29

23

(3)

Q3'22

Q4'22

Q1'23

(7)

Q2'23

Q3'23

(1)(2)

KEY OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • UK posts strong broadband net adds after price rises in Q2 and improved front book environment. CH/BE/NL net adds impacted by price rises in Q3
  • Continued growth in postpaid supported in particular by dual brand strategies in UK and CH
  • Initiatives to strengthen commercial trajectory in Q4, including VZ mobile price rise (+10% from October)

KEY STRATEGIC UPDATES

New nexfibre CEO appointed; 500k(3) greenfield fiber HHs built

Upp acquisition accelerates nexfibre footprint by 175k homes

after integration work complete

Total fiber homes expected ~1.5m by YE '23

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0

13

11

18

2

11

13

(2)

(5)

(5)

(14)

(10)

(4)

(18)

Q3'22 Q4'22 Q1'23 Q2'23 Q3'23

58

33

30

7

67

7

26 39 38 29

  1. (9)

(31) (34)

(5)

Q3'22 Q4'22 Q1'23 Q2'23 Q3'23

Launched Wyre in July

Assessing BIPT statements around consolidating fiber networks

Further B2B contract wins with Flemish government

New Ziggo frontbook proposition launched in October along

with broadband speed boosts

Exclusive deal with SkyShowtime

  • Continue to strengthen network optionality

(1)

VMO2 and VodafoneZiggo represent non-consolidated 50% owned JVs. Reflects 100% of VMO2 and VodafoneZiggo.

(2)

Broadband additions include certain B2B as defined by VodafoneZiggo.

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(3)

Represents cumulative homes constructed.

STRATEGIC HIGHLIGHTS: EXECUTING ON CORE INITIATIVES TO SHRINK THE VALUE GAP

FMC CHAMPIONS

STRATEGIC MOVES

LEVERED EQUITY STRUCTURE

  1. Maximize inherent equity value of core operations
    • Improved fixed revenue performance across all markets
    • Fiber strategy ramping (UK, IE, BE)
    • On target for $1.6B of Dist. CF(1)
  2. Seek to crystallize value for the benefit of shareholders
    • Telenet delisting complete
    • Bermuda "redom" by late Nov
    • Evaluating strategic transactions across footprint (e.g. network monetization events, listings, spins)
  1. Invest in strategic adjacencies to create superior returns
    • Ventures FMV at $3.2B(2)
    • Significant commitment to Infra
    • Tech valuations under pressure
    • Rationalizing content & media
  2. Build cash through opportunistic asset sales
    • Sale of stake in UK towers at 18.7x Adj. EBITDA (~$435m to VMO2)
    • All3 Media process ongoing
    • Targeting $500m to $1B of non-core asset sales by H2'24
  1. Capitalize on long-term, fixed rate debt silos
    • No material maturities until 2028(3)
    • $3.5B of consolidated cash(4)
    • $5.0B of total liquidity
    • Completed >$1.2B refi at VMO2
  2. Continue aggressive share buyback program
    • 15% of shares acquired YTD(5)
    • Allocating additional $300m between now and Jan 31
    • Equals total of 18-19% of shares from 1/1/23 to 1/31/24

(1)

2023 Distributable Cash Flow guidance reflects FX rates of EUR/USD 1.07, GBP/USD 1.21 and CHF/USD 1.08. See the Appendix for definitions

(2)

Amounts exclude the fair values for the VMO2 JV, the VodafoneZiggo JV and SMAs and include the book values for Slovakia and Egg, which are consolidated businesses. Amounts also reflect fair value adjustments for certain investments that have a higher estimated fair

value than reported book value.

(3)

Includes consolidated and 50% owned non-consolidated JVs.

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(4)

Including amounts held under SMAs.

(5)

Represents shares repurchased through October 30, 2023.

Q3 FINANCIALS: STABLE REVENUE TRENDS

VMO2 (1)(2)

VODAFONEZIGGO (1)(3)

TELENET (3)

SUNRISE (3)

REVENUE GROWTH (%)

REVENUE GROWTH (%)

REVENUE GROWTH (%)

REVENUE GROWTH (%)

Incl. construct.

revenue

3.1%

2.9%

7.1%

1.5%

6.2%

1.0%

1.7%

3.9%

0.3%

0.1%

1.5%

1.0%

0.0%

(0.3%)

(0.2%)

(1.0%)(0.8%)

0.4%

0.0%

(0.3%)

(1.1%)

(1.7%)

(0.6%)

(0.1%)

1.0%

1.2%

(2.2%)

Q3'22 Q4'22

FY'22

Q1'23

Q2'23

Q3'23

Q3'22

Q4'22

FY'22 Q1'23

Q2'23

Q3'23

Q3'22 Q4'22

FY'22

Q1'23

Q2'23

Q3'23

Q3'22

Q4'22 FY'22

Q1'23

Q2'23 Q3'23

ADJ. EBITDA incl. CTC GROWTH (%)

ADJ. EBITDA GROWTH (%)

ADJ. EBITDA GROWTH (%)

ADJ. EBITDA incl. CTC GROWTH (%)

4.8%

4.7%

5.0%

10.1%

Incl. $28m

1.3%

0.0%

0.9%

Incl. $2m

8.2%

of CTC

of CTC

6.1%

4.4%

5.1%

(1.1%)

(0.3%)

0.9%

(3.6%)

(4.1%)

(2.3%)

(0.1%)

(2.6%)

(3.4%)

(0.2%) 2.8%

4.5%

(8.2%)

(8.1%)

(9.2%)

(4.0%)

Q3'22 Q4'22 FY'22 Q1'23 Q2'23

Q3'23

Q3'22 Q4'22 FY'22 Q1'23 Q2'23 Q3'23

Q3'22

Q4'22

FY'22 Q1'23 Q2'23 Q3'23

Q3'22 Q4'22

FY'22 Q1'23 Q2'23 Q3'23

  1. Non-consolidated50% owned JVs. Reflects 100% of VodafoneZiggo and VMO2.
  2. VMO2 growth rates presented on a rebased IFRS basis. Q1'23, Q2'23 and Q3'23 VMO2 rebase revenue growth rates of 3.9%, 6.2% and 7.1%, respectively, include construction revenues from nexfibre. Q1'23, Q2'23 and Q3'23 rebase revenue growth rates of (0.1)%, 1.0% and 1.2%, respectively, are rebased for construction revenues from nexfibre build. Q1'23, Q2'23 and Q3'23 Adjusted EBITDA rebase growth rates of 0.9%, 4.4% and 5.1%, respectively, include construction impacts from nexfibre build. Q1'23, Q2'23 and Q3'23 rebase Adjusted EBITDA growth rates of (0.2)%, 2.8% and 4.5%, respectively, are

rebased for construction impacts from nexfibre build. VMO2 rebase growth rates include other service-related benefits attributable to the nexfibre agreement. IFRS results as reported by the VMO2 JV and US GAAP results may differ significantly and are not comparable. See the Appendix for additional

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information and reconciliations.

(3) YoY growth rates presented on a rebased basis for VodafoneZiggo, Telenet and Sunrise. See the Appendix for additional information and reconciliations.

CAPITAL ALLOCATION: STRONG LIQUIDITY PROFILE

CAPITAL INTENSITY YTD IN LINE WITH GUIDANCE(1)

25%

Includes ROU Additions

20%

15%

10%

5%

0%

VMO2

VZ

Sunrise

Telenet

Q3 LIQUIDITY

BUYBACK UPDATE

Q3: ~$520M

% O/S

$1.5B

BUYBACK

YTD: ~$1.3B(5)

YTD

Revolving

Credit

Facilities $5.0B

TOTAL

LIQUIDITY

$3.5B(6)

CONSOLIDATED

CASH

FULL COMPANY DISTRIBUTABLE CF

FY

9M

$ millions

2022

2023

ADJ EBITDA LESS P&E ADDITIONS

$1,032

$716

NET INTEREST

(415)

(340)

CASH TAX

(171)

(172)

DIVIDENDS & INTEREST FROM JV's(2)

776

41

WORKING CAPITAL(3)

(21)

(173)

DIRECT ACQUISITION COSTS &

(50)

(24)

DEFINITIONAL CHANGES

FULL COMPANY ADJUSTED FCF

$1,151

$48

OTHER AFFILIATE DIVIDENDS

478

815

(VMO2 RECAPS)(4)

FULL COMPANY DISTRIBUTABLE CF(4)

$1,629

$863

(1)

VMO2 and VodafoneZiggo represent non-consolidated 50% owned JVs. Reflects 100% of VMO2 and VodafoneZiggo. VMO2 IFRS results as reported by the VMO2 JV and US GAAP results may differ significantly and are not comparable. See the Appendix for additional information and

reconciliations.

(2)

FY 2022 includes (i) $321 million of dividends and interest from the VodafoneZiggo JV and (ii) $455 million of dividends from the VMO2 JV. 2023 includes $41 million of interest from the VodafoneZiggo JV.

(3)

Includes working capital, operational finance (vendor finance) and restructuring.

(4)

We define Distributable Cash Flow as Adjusted FCF plus any dividends received from our equity affiliates that are funded by activities outside of their normal course of operations, including, for example, those funded by recapitalizations (referred to as "Other Affiliate Dividends"). YTD 2022 Other

Affiliate Dividends includes $478 million of dividends from the VMO2 JV. 2023 includes $815 million of dividends from the VMO2 JV.

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(5)

Represents shares repurchased through October 30, 2023.

(6)

Including amounts held under SMAs.

ATTRACTIVE DEBT POSITION(1): NO MATERIAL

MATURITIES UNTIL 2028

(2)

(avg. ~6 years)

(3)

13.6B

$3.5B(4)

Long-termfixed-rate debt profile (3)

No material maturities until 2028

CONSOLIDATED

Extended >$2B of RCF's until 2029 on comparable

10.8B

CASH

terms, further extensions to be signed

BALANCE

6.6B

7.1B

4.1B

2.3B

2023

2024

2025

2026

2027

2028

2029

2030

2031

2032

TNET

VodafoneZiggo

VMIE

UPC

VMED O2

STRONG BALANCE SHEET

  • Blended, fully-swapped borrowing cost of 3.5% LG consolidated, VZ 3.9% and VMO2 5.0%
  • Bank debt fully swapped to maturity, creates optionality to extend tenure and keep swaps
  • Proactive during Q3 on VMO2 refinancing of $500m Term loan Y and €700m term loan Z
  • With Telenet under 100% ownership by LG, intend to align capital structure with LG at ~4-5x EBITDAaL going forward
  1. VMO2 and VodafoneZiggo represent non-consolidated 50% owned JVs. Reflects 100% of VMO2 and VodafoneZiggo.

(2)

Amounts represent borrowings under notes and bank facilities.

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(3)

Includes consolidated and 50% owned non-consolidated JVs.

(4)

Including amounts held under SMAs.

2023 GUIDANCE(1): ON TRACK BUT REVISED REVENUE

GUIDANCE AT VMO2

(2) (3)

Stable Revenue

(from Revenue growth)

Mid-single-digit Adj. EBITDA growth (excl. CTC)

Opex and Capex CTC

~£150m

P&E additions of around £2.0B

Cash distributions to shareholders of £1.8 - £2.0B

Low-single digit Revenue decline

Low to Mid-single-digit Adj. EBITDA decline (incl. CTC)

Opex and Capex CTC

~CHF50m (~CHF10m in opex)

P&E additions to sales (incl. CTC) 15% -17%

Adj. FCF: CHF320-350m

(growth vs 2022)

(3)

Improved Revenue profile

Low to Mid-single-digit Adj. EBITDA decline

P&E additions to sales

21% - 23%

Cash distributions to shareholders of €300m - €400m

(4)

Revenue growth between

1-2%

Adjusted EBITDAal: Broadly stable

P&E additions to sales:

~26%

Adj. FCF: ~€250m

~$1.6B DISTRIBUTABLE CASH FLOW(5)

  1. Quantitative reconciliations to net earnings/loss (including net earnings/loss growth rates) and cash flow from operating activities for Adj EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDAaL, Adjusted FCF and Distributable CF guidance cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts as we do not forecast (i) certain non- cash charges including: the components of nonoperating income/expense, depreciation and amortization, and impairment, restructuring and other operating items included in net earnings/loss from continuing operations, nor (ii) specific changes in working capital that impact cash flows from operating activities. The items we do not forecast may vary significantly from period to period.
  2. VMO2 guidance on an IFRS basis. During Q1, VMO2 concluded the accounting treatment of nexfibre resulting in construction revenues being reported on a gross basis. VMO2's revenue guidance excludes the impact of nexfibre construction revenue. VMO2's Adj. EBITDA guidance also excludes nexfibre construction contribution. IFRS guidance based on Transaction Adjusted revenue and Adj EBITDA. US GAAP guidance for the VMO2 JV is not provided as this cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts given US GAAP information is not forecast by the JV since they report under IFRS.
  3. Non-consolidated50% owned JVs. Reflects 100% of VMO2 and VodafoneZiggo.
  4. Telenet guidance on an IFRS basis. US GAAP guidance for Telenet is broadly the same as their separate IFRS guidance.

(5) 2023 Distributable Cash Flow guidance reflects FX rates of EUR/USD 1.07, GBP/USD 1.21 and CHF/USD 1.08.

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