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Cable One(CABO) - 2020 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-05-12 03:46
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues for Q1 2020 were $231.2 million, a 15.3% increase compared to $278.6 million in the prior year quarter, driven by a 19.4% increase in residential HST revenue and a 22.7% increase in business services revenue [36] - Net income for Q1 2020 was $69.3 million, with a net income per share of $12.05 [37] - Adjusted EBITDA was $157.7 million, an 18.5% increase year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin increase of 130 basis points from 47.8% to 49.1% [38] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Residential agency sales saw an uptick, adding more than 18,000 customers in Q1 2020, with a year-over-year growth rate of 4.2% [24] - Business services revenue grew by 22.7% year-over-year, but faced pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly affecting small business customers [29] - The average data consumption per customer increased by more than 34% year-over-year, reaching nearly 390 gigabits per month [26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced a significant increase in demand for reliable high-speed data connections due to the pandemic, with residential agency sales continuing to grow into Q2 2020 [24] - The company added more residential agency customers in the first month of Q2 than in the entire first quarter [24] - Monthly recurring revenue for commercial customers decreased by approximately 1% due to paused or downgraded services [29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company has shifted its strategic focus to prioritize residential agency and business services while deemphasizing video, which has proven beneficial during the pandemic [22] - The company is committed to maintaining connectivity for customers during the pandemic, implementing various initiatives to support communities [13][19] - The company plans to continue pursuing acquisitions and investments in broadband-related opportunities, particularly in rural markets [45] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the uncertainty of the current environment but expressed confidence in the company's ability to weather the storm and emerge stronger [21] - The company anticipates negative impacts in Q2 2020 from lower data overage fees, late charges, and increased expenses due to COVID-19 [43] - Management believes that the critical importance of high-speed internet will continue to grow, positioning the company well for future growth [33] Other Important Information - The company has invested over $600 million in the past three years to enhance its infrastructure and support increased data consumption [27] - The company has implemented a 25% premium pay for hourly associates required to work during the pandemic [9] - The company has opened over 140 free Wi-Fi hotspots for public use during the crisis [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you quantify the number of subscribers on the FCC pledge or the $15 megabit offer? - The company reported that less than 2% of customers are on the $15 megabit plan, while all customers are covered under the FCC pledge [48] Question: How many accounts are in arrears? - The company indicated that there are about 10,000 more accounts past due than usual [50] Question: What is the impact of M&A in the current environment? - The company is making joint venture investments in two fixed wireless companies, with no immediate new opportunities arising due to market conditions [52] Question: What is the status of the SMB business? - SMB represents about half of business services revenues, with 1% of recurring revenues paused or downgraded [78] Question: What is the interest level from private equity in acquisitions? - Private equity and infrastructure funds remain interested in the telecommunications space, with ongoing discussions about potential opportunities [71]
Cable One(CABO) - 2020 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2020-05-11 20:16
Table of Contents Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 CABO New York Stock Exchange UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020 or ☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number: 001-36863 Cab ...
Cable One(CABO) - 2019 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-02-29 15:55
Cable One, Inc. (NYSE:CABO) Q4 2019 Earnings Conference Call February 27, 2020 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Steven Cochran – Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Julia Laulis – President and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Philip Cusick – JPMorgan Brandon Nispel – KeyBanc Capital Markets Stephan Bisson – Wolfe Research Clay Griffin – MoffettNathanson John Kornreich – JK Media Robert Majek – Raymond James Operator Good day, and welcome to the Cable One Earnings Report Q4 ...
Cable One(CABO) - 2019 Q4 - Annual Report
2020-02-27 23:02
Table of Contents Title of Each Class Trading Symbol(s) Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 CABO New York Stock Exchange UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 Commission File Number: 001-36863 Cable One, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 13-3060083 (State or Other J ...
Cable One(CABO) - 2019 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-11-09 11:44
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q3 2019 were $285 million, a 6.2% increase from $268.3 million in Q3 2018 [14] - Adjusted EBITDA was $140 million, up 14.1% from $122.7 million in the prior year quarter, with adjusted EBITDA margins increasing 340 basis points to 49.1% [16] - Net income for the quarter was $49.8 million, with a fully diluted net income per share of $8.68 [15] - Operating expenses were $94.9 million, representing 33.3% of revenues, an improvement from 34.3% in the prior year [15] - Capital expenditures totaled $55.8 million, down from $68.3 million in Q3 2018 [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Residential high-speed data (HSD) revenues increased by 8.2%, driven by a 3.5% increase in residential HSD units and a 4.7% rise in residential HSD ARPU [6] - Business services revenue surged by 28% year-over-year, or 10.3% excluding Clearwave operations [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 73% positive consumer sentiment regarding the rebranding to Sparklight, indicating strong market acceptance [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on integrating the recently acquired Fidelity operations, with an integration timeline of approximately three years [52] - The strategy includes aligning Fidelity's revenues, ARPUs, and margins with those of legacy Cable One [52] - The company plans to realize approximately $15 million in estimated run rate cost synergies from the Fidelity acquisition over the next three years [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued margin expansion and strong performance, despite challenges in customer acquisition comparisons due to prior marketing spend [29] - The management team is optimistic about the integration of Fidelity and the potential for future acquisitions, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a flexible balance sheet [39][44] Other Important Information - The company paid $12.8 million in dividends to shareholders during the quarter [17] - As of September 30, the company had approximately $146 million in cash and a debt balance of about $1.3 billion, with a net debt to adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio of 2.1 times [17][21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Rebranding costs and impact on subscriber numbers - Management confirmed that the $3 million spent on rebranding was incremental to the typical marketing run rate and is expected to be completed in early 2020 [23][24] Question: ARPU trajectory with NewWave usage-based billing - Management indicated that the rollout of usage-based billing would start showing results in Q4, with expectations for ARPU to align more closely with Cable One's [31] Question: Future acquisition plans and cash usage - Management stated they are always looking for acquisition opportunities and emphasized the importance of maintaining a flexible balance sheet for potential future deals [38][39] Question: Customer growth rates from Fidelity - Management did not provide specific customer growth rates for Fidelity but reiterated the focus on integration and aligning operations [52] Question: Synergies from NewWave programming and Fidelity - Management mentioned that synergies from NewWave programming were in line with expectations and that Fidelity synergies would be realized over three years, with some immediate savings already identified [53][54]
Cable One(CABO) - 2019 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2019-11-07 23:01
Table of Contents Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 CABO New York Stock Exchange Non-accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company ☐ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019 or ☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR ...
Cable One(CABO) - 2019 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-08-11 00:03
Cable One, Inc. (NYSE:CABO) Q2 2019 Results Conference Call August 7, 2019 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Steven Cochran - CFO Julie Laulis - President and CEO Conference Call Participants Zack Silver - B. Riley FBR Craig Moffett - MoffettNathanson Philip Cusick - JPMorgan Brandon Nispel - KeyBanc Stephan Bisson - Wolfe Research Operator Good afternoon and welcome to the Cable One CABO Earnings Report Q2 2019 Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note, this event is being recorded. I would now li ...
Cable One(CABO) - 2019 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2019-08-07 22:07
PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Item 1. Financial Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents Cable One, Inc.'s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2019, including balance sheets, statements of operations, cash flows, and accompanying notes [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=3&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Total Assets increased to **$2.55 billion** from **$2.30 billion** at year-end 2018, driven by acquisitions, while Cash and cash equivalents decreased significantly to **$102.3 million** | Balance Sheet Items (in thousands) | June 30, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Assets** | | | | Cash and cash equivalents | $102,283 | $264,113 | | Total Current Assets | $155,716 | $317,863 | | Property, plant and equipment, net | $977,398 | $847,979 | | Intangible assets, net | $1,035,210 | $953,851 | | Goodwill | $355,347 | $172,129 | | **Total Assets** | **$2,549,452** | **$2,303,234** | | **Liabilities & Equity** | | | | Total Current Liabilities | $143,048 | $133,713 | | Long-term debt | $1,280,637 | $1,142,056 | | **Total Liabilities** | **$1,786,544** | **$1,527,876** | | **Total Stockholders' Equity** | **$762,908** | **$775,358** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=4&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) Revenues increased for both three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2019, while net income decreased due to higher operating and interest expenses | Income Statement (in thousands) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenues | $285,650 | $268,414 | | Total operating expenses | $211,536 | $197,746 | | Operating income | $74,114 | $70,668 | | Net income | $36,395 | $43,785 | | Diluted EPS | $6.35 | $7.65 | | Income Statement (in thousands) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenues | $564,255 | $534,175 | | Total operating expenses | $422,444 | $398,846 | | Operating income | $141,811 | $135,329 | | Net income | $75,134 | $84,438 | | Diluted EPS | $13.13 | $14.73 | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=6&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Net cash from operating activities increased, but significant cash was used in investing activities, primarily for the **Clearwave acquisition**, resulting in a net decrease in cash | Cash Flows (in thousands) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $212,494 | $196,602 | | Net cash used in investing activities | ($465,817) | ($91,816) | | Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | $91,493 | ($63,016) | | **Increase (decrease) in cash** | **($161,830)** | **$41,770** | - The primary use of cash in investing activities was the purchase of a business (Clearwave) for **$356.9 million**, net of cash acquired[20](index=20&type=chunk) [Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=7&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20the%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Notes detail significant events including the **Clearwave** and planned **Fidelity acquisitions**, adoption of new lease accounting standards, and debt refinancing activities - On January 8, 2019, the Company acquired Delta Communications, L.L.C. ("Clearwave") for a purchase price of **$358.8 million** in cash[25](index=25&type=chunk) - On March 31, 2019, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fidelity Communications Co. for **$525.9 million** in cash, with the transaction expected to close in Q4 2019[26](index=26&type=chunk) - The company adopted the new lease accounting standard ASU 2016-02 on January 1, 2019, recording right-of-use (ROU) assets of **$14.9 million** and lease liabilities of **$13.3 million** upon adoption[35](index=35&type=chunk)[36](index=36&type=chunk) [Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=26&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses the strategic shift towards higher-margin services, the impact of acquisitions on financial performance, and details liquidity, capital resources, and financing activities - The company's strategy has shifted away from maximizing primary service units (PSUs) towards growing higher-margin businesses, specifically residential data and business services[130](index=130&type=chunk) - Residential data and business services are expected to continue growing, while residential video and voice revenues are expected to continue declining due to industry trends and strategic de-emphasis[132](index=132&type=chunk)[134](index=134&type=chunk)[135](index=135&type=chunk)[136](index=136&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=28&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Revenues grew for both periods, driven by **Business services** and **Residential data**, offsetting declines in **Residential video**, while expenses increased due to acquisitions and rebranding Revenues by Service Offering (Three Months Ended June 30) | Service | 2019 Revenue (in thousands) | % of Total | 2018 Revenue (in thousands) | % of Total | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Residential data | $132,824 | 46.5% | $122,471 | 45.6% | 8.5% | | Residential video | $84,033 | 29.4% | $87,462 | 32.6% | (3.9)% | | Business services | $49,759 | 17.4% | $38,485 | 14.3% | 29.3% | | **Total revenues** | **$285,650** | **100.0%** | **$268,414** | **100.0%** | **6.4%** | Revenues by Service Offering (Six Months Ended June 30) | Service | 2019 Revenue (in thousands) | % of Total | 2018 Revenue (in thousands) | % of Total | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Residential data | $262,635 | 46.5% | $242,330 | 45.4% | 8.4% | | Residential video | $167,836 | 29.7% | $176,219 | 33.0% | (4.8)% | | Business services | $96,903 | 17.2% | $76,177 | 14.3% | 27.2% | | **Total revenues** | **$564,255** | **100.0%** | **$534,175** | **100.0%** | **5.6%** | [Use of Adjusted EBITDA](index=32&type=section&id=Use%20of%20Adjusted%20EBITDA) Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, increased **8.1%** for both the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2019, reflecting core operational profitability Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation (in thousands) | Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net income | $36,395 | $43,785 | (16.9)% | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | **$137,584** | **$127,245** | **8.1%** | Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation (in thousands) | Metric | Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net income | $75,134 | $84,438 | (11.0)% | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | **$270,716** | **$250,543** | **8.1%** | [Financial Condition: Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=33&type=section&id=Financial%20Condition%3A%20Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) Liquidity was impacted by the **Clearwave acquisition**, with significant debt refinancing activities including the redemption of **$450 million** senior notes and new term loan issuances - On June 15, 2019, the company redeemed all **$450 million** of its outstanding 5.75% senior unsecured notes due 2022, incurring a **$6.5 million** call premium[78](index=78&type=chunk)[191](index=191&type=chunk) - The company entered into new credit agreements and amendments in 2019, incurring a **$250 million** Term Loan B-2, a **$325 million** Term Loan B-3, and establishing a new **$250 million** Term Loan A-2 and a **$450 million** Delayed Draw Term Loan A-2 to fund acquisitions and refinance existing debt[81](index=81&type=chunk)[82](index=82&type=chunk)[84](index=84&type=chunk) Capital Expenditures (Six Months Ended June 30, in thousands) | Category | 2019 | 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Customer premise equipment | $24,854 | $26,275 | | Commercial | $11,519 | $3,750 | | Scalable infrastructure | $21,715 | $18,880 | | Support capital | $27,042 | $24,798 | | **Total** | **$110,488** | **$90,868** | [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=37&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company's primary market risk is interest rate risk on its **$1.3 billion** variable-rate debt, mitigated by interest rate swap agreements covering **$850 million** - The company's main market risk is from interest rate fluctuations on its **$1.3 billion** of variable-rate Senior Credit Facilities[220](index=220&type=chunk)[221](index=221&type=chunk) - To manage interest rate risk, the company uses interest rate swaps, effectively fixing the rate on **$850 million** of its variable-rate debt[221](index=221&type=chunk) [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=37&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2019, with no material changes to internal control over financial reporting - The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2019[224](index=224&type=chunk) - No changes occurred in the company's internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2019, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal controls[225](index=225&type=chunk) PART II: OTHER INFORMATION [Item 1. Legal Proceedings](index=38&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company reports no material legal proceedings - The company states "None" for legal proceedings[226](index=226&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=38&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in the company's 2018 Form 10-K - There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in the 2018 Form 10-K[227](index=227&type=chunk) [Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=38&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company did not repurchase shares under its plan during Q2 2019, with **$145.1 million** remaining available for repurchases Share Repurchases (Q2 2019) | Period | Total Shares Purchased | Avg. Price Per Share | Purchased as Part of Plan | Approx. Value Remaining in Plan | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | April 2019 | 11 | $996.24 | 0 | $145,081,000 | | May 2019 | 2 | $1,080.75 | 0 | $145,081,000 | | June 2019 | 0 | - | 0 | $145,081,000 | | **Total** | **13** | **$1,009.24** | **0** | **$145,081,000** | [Item 6. Exhibits](index=39&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including credit agreement amendments, officer certifications, and XBRL data files
Cable One(CABO) - 2019 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-05-13 02:59
Cable One, Inc. (NYSE:CABO) Q1 2019 Earnings Conference Call May 9, 2019 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Steven Cochran - SVP & CFO Julia Laulis - President & CEO Conference Call Participants Stephan Bisson - Wolfe Research Craig Moffett - Moffettnathanson Philip Cusick - JPMorgan Zack Silver - B. Riley FBR Operator Good day, and welcome to the Cable One Q1 2019 Fiscal Earnings Report. All participants will be in listen-only mode. [Operator Instructions] Please note, this event is being recorded. I would no ...
Cable One(CABO) - 2019 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2019-05-09 22:01
Table of Contents Emerging growth company ☐ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number: 001-36863 Cable One, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 13-3060083 (State or Other Juri ...