Financial Performance - Total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2020, was $2,875.8 million, a slight increase from $2,868.0 million in the same period of 2019, representing a growth of 0.3%[13] - Operating income for the first quarter of 2020 was $280.6 million, significantly up from $105.5 million in Q1 2019, indicating a year-over-year increase of 165.5%[13] - Net earnings attributable to Liberty Global shareholders for Q1 2020 were $949.8 million, a substantial rise from $7.0 million in Q1 2019[13] - The company reported basic earnings per share of $1.51 for Q1 2020, compared to a loss of $0.43 per share in the same quarter of 2019[13] - Net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2020, were $1,017.7 million, a significant increase from $15.7 million in the same period of 2019[18] - Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2020, was $886.4 million, with operating income of $504.1 million and net earnings attributable to Liberty Global shareholders of $322.6 million[47] - Adjusted OIBDA for the same period was $1,150.3 million, down from $1,183.3 million in 2019, reflecting a decrease of approximately 2.8%[186] - U.K./Ireland segment revenue was $1,620.6 million, a decrease from $1,661.3 million in 2019, representing a decline of about 2.4%[184] - The Belgium segment reported revenue of $718.1 million, slightly up from $711.9 million in 2019, indicating a growth of approximately 0.3%[184] - The VodafoneZiggo JV generated revenue of $1,097.1 million, compared to $1,093.9 million in the previous year, showing a marginal increase[184] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $5,440.5 million as of March 31, 2020, down from $8,142.4 million at the end of 2019, reflecting a decline of 33.2%[7] - Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations provided $449.8 million, compared to $306.3 million in the prior year[18] - The company reported a net cash used by investing activities of continuing operations of $(2,349.2) million, a substantial increase from $(367.7) million in the previous year[18] - The net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash for continuing operations was $(2,698.8) million, compared to $(806.3) million for the same period in 2019, reflecting a significant increase in cash outflow[21] - The company reported cash paid for interest of $389.7 million for continuing operations, down from $516.1 million in the same period last year, representing a 24.5% decrease[21] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of March 31, 2020, were $47,256.0 million, down from $49,046.3 million at the end of 2019, a decrease of 3.6%[9] - Total liabilities decreased to $34,343.8 million as of March 31, 2020, compared to $35,847.7 million at the end of 2019, a reduction of 4.2%[9] - The total equity attributable to Liberty Global shareholders was $13,244.1 million as of March 31, 2020, down from $13,606.2 million at the end of 2019[10] - The total carrying amount of debt as of March 31, 2020, was $26,817.8 million, compared to $27,565.4 million as of December 31, 2019, a decrease of about 2.7%[106] - Long-term debt and finance lease obligations decreased to $23,455.7 million from $24,305.3 million, a decrease of 3.5%[9] Investments and Capital Expenditures - Capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2020, totaled $347.8 million, compared to $331.3 million in 2019, reflecting an increase of about 5.6%[189] - The total investments as of March 31, 2020, amounted to $6,207.8 million, with long-term investments at $4,567.6 million[50] Shareholder Information - The company repurchased 13,452,600 Class C ordinary shares at an average price of $16.71, totaling $224.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020[139] - The company has authorized an additional $1.0 billion for share repurchases, with $842.7 million remaining as of March 31, 2020[139] - As of March 31, 2020, Liberty Global had 20,474,598 Class A options outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $30.13 and 46,274,632 Class C options outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $28.71[143] Legal and Regulatory Matters - Telenet is involved in ongoing legal proceedings with Proximus, which claims damages of €1.4 billion ($1.5 billion) related to the annulment of the 2008 PICs Agreement[160] - The Belgian Council of State annulled decisions related to the 2008 PICs Agreement, but Telenet does not expect a material impact on its financial position from these proceedings[161] - Unitymedia is pursuing a lawsuit against Telekom Deutschland for excessive duct lease prices, seeking a reduction of annual fees by approximately five-sixths[162] - The Belgium Regulatory Authorities imposed a 17% interim price reduction on Telenet's wholesale cable access prices, with a potential additional 25% reduction proposed[164] Miscellaneous - The company incurred a foreign currency translation adjustment loss of $1,070.9 million in Q1 2020, compared to a loss of $116.0 million in Q1 2019[14] - The company adopted ASU 2018-15 on January 1, 2020, which requires deferring implementation costs related to cloud computing arrangements, although it did not have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements[30] - A database breach affected approximately 900,000 individuals, representing less than 15% of the total customer base, but is not expected to materially impact financial results[173]

Liberty Global Plc. (NASDAQ:LBTYA) Q4 2019 Results Earnings Conference Call February 14, 2020 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Mike Fries - CEO Charlie Bracken - EVP and CFO Lutz Schüler - CEO of Virgin Media Conference Call Participants James Ratcliffe - Evercore ISI Polo Tang - UBS David Wright - Bank of America Nick Lyall - SocGen Benjamin Swinburne - Morgan Stanley Matthew Harrigan - Benchmark Sam McHugh - Exane Andrew Beale - Arete Research James Ratzer - New Street Research Robert Grindle - Deutsche Ba ...

Financial Performance - Total revenue for the consolidated reportable segments decreased by $416.4 million, or 3.5%, from $11,957.9 million in 2018 to $11,541.5 million in 2019[334]. - The overall revenue for the company in 2019 was $4,859.5 million, a decrease of 5.7% compared to 2018[357]. - Consolidated revenue decreased by $416.4 million or 3.5% in 2019 compared to 2018, with an organic decrease of $87.2 million or 0.7%[371]. - Total residential revenue declined by $512.1 million or 5.3%, with a significant impact from fixed-line telephony services decreasing by $129.8 million or 8.1%[371]. - The company reported that 53.0% of its revenue during the three months ended December 31, 2019, was derived from subsidiaries with functional currencies in British pounds, highlighting exposure to foreign currency risks[324]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased from $53,153.6 million in 2018 to $49,046.3 million in 2019, a decline of approximately 7.9%[299]. - Debt and finance lease obligations decreased from $29,805.2 million in 2018 to $28,182.5 million in 2019, a reduction of about 5.4%[299]. - The consolidated debt at December 31, 2019, was $28.3 billion, with $3.9 billion classified as current and $20.7 billion not due until 2025 or thereafter[442]. - The ratio of consolidated debt to Adjusted OIBDA was 5.4x as of December 31, 2019, while the ratio of consolidated net debt to Adjusted OIBDA was 3.7x[440]. - The aggregate carrying value of property and equipment and intangible assets comprised 58.0% of total assets as of December 31, 2019[467]. Cash Flow and Investments - Net cash provided by operating activities decreased from $3,985.0 million in 2018 to $3,714.1 million in 2019, a change of $(270.9) million[445]. - Net cash provided by investing activities increased significantly by $8,939.5 million, from $601.5 million in 2018 to $9,541.0 million in 2019, primarily due to higher net cash proceeds from the sale of discontinued operations[446]. - Adjusted free cash flow increased from $107.8 million in 2018 to $631.3 million in 2019, reflecting a significant improvement[455]. - The company reported a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of $6,333.2 million in 2019, compared to a decrease of $(1,743.3) million in 2018, marking a significant turnaround[445]. - The company anticipates maintaining significant levels of interest expense due to its capital structure and debt levels[423]. Revenue Segments - In the U.K./Ireland segment, revenue decreased by $274.8 million, or 4.0%, primarily due to a decline in RGUs and ARPU[334][336]. - Belgium's revenue decreased by $100.6 million, or 3.4%, with a notable impact from foreign exchange fluctuations of $117.5 million[334][341]. - The average number of RGUs in the U.K./Ireland increased, contributing to a $42.4 million increase in residential cable subscription revenue[336]. - The B2B revenue in Belgium increased by $31.7 million, despite a decrease in non-subscription revenue[341][344]. - The increase in residential mobile revenue was $28.8 million, driven by a rise in the average number of mobile subscribers[350]. Operating Costs and Expenses - Adjusted OIBDA margins for the consolidated reportable segments showed a decline due to increased operating costs and revenue-based taxes[329]. - Other operating expenses (excluding share-based compensation) decreased by $75.4 million or 4.4% in 2019 compared to 2018, with an organic decrease of $11.6 million or 0.7%[383]. - SG&A expenses (excluding share-based compensation) decreased by $41.6 million or 2.3% in 2019 compared to 2018, with an organic increase of $5.4 million or 0.3%[388]. - Personnel costs increased by $29.8 million or 3.7% in SG&A expenses, primarily due to higher incentive compensation costs and higher average costs per employee[389]. - Programming and other direct costs of services decreased by $7.4 million or 0.2%, but increased by $81.2 million or 2.5% on an organic basis[379]. Market and Competitive Environment - The company is facing competition across all markets, adversely affecting the ability to maintain RGUs and ARPU[332]. - The impact of regulatory changes on interconnection fees could affect future revenue and costs, influencing Adjusted OIBDA[330]. - The company is focusing on expanding its B2B services, particularly in broadband internet for SOHO subscribers in the U.K.[339]. - The company experienced inflationary pressures and foreign currency exchange risks that could impact operating margins[331]. - The company connected approximately 649,000 additional residential and commercial premises to its networks in 2019, with expectations to continue this expansion in 2020[315]. Acquisitions and Investments - The company completed the De Vijver Media Acquisition on June 3, 2019, impacting the comparability of its 2019 and 2018 results of operations[322]. - The company continues to invest in new technologies to enhance internet speeds, offering broadband services with download speeds of up to 1.1 Gbps depending on location[308]. - The capital costs associated with network extensions are expected to decline in 2020 compared to 2019, although they will still represent a significant portion of capital costs[316]. - The company capitalizes costs associated with the construction and installation of new cable and mobile transmission facilities[474]. - Significant management judgment is required to estimate the fair value of reporting units and long-lived assets, with a focus on subscriber growth and retention rates[470]. Tax and Legal Matters - Income tax expense significantly decreased to $253.0 million in 2019 from $1,573.3 million in 2018[418]. - The company recognized a net provision for litigation of £41.3 million ($54.0 million) related to a VAT matter in the U.K. during Q4 2019[396]. - The amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $664.3 million as of December 31, 2019, with $546.5 million potentially favorable to the effective income tax rate if recognized[484]. - The valuation allowance against deferred tax assets was $4,235.5 million as of December 31, 2019[483]. - The company did not record any significant impairment charges for property and equipment and intangible assets during the three years ended December 31, 2019[472].

Liberty Global PLC (NASDAQ:LBTYA) Q3 2019 Earnings Conference Call November 7, 2019 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Mike Fries - CEO Charlie Bracken - EVP and CFO Lutz Schüler - CEO of Virgin Media Conference Call Participants Michael Bishop - Goldman Sachs Jeff Wlodarczak - Pivotal Research Group James Ratcliffe - Evercore Nick Lyall - SocGen Ulrich Rathe - Jefferies Carl Murdock-Smith - Berenberg Robert Grindle - Deutsche Bank David Wright - Bank of America James Ratzer - New Street Research Maurice Patri ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q ☑ 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 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-35961 Liberty Global plc (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) England and Wales (State or other jurisdiction of incor ...

Liberty Global Plc (NASDAQ:LBTYA) Q2 2019 Results Conference Call August 8, 2019 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Mike Fries - CEO Charlie Bracken - EVP and CFO Lutz Schüler - CEO of Virgin Media Conference Call Participants Maurice Patrick - Barclays Ben Swinburne - Morgan Stanley Christian Fangmann - HSBC James Ratzer - New Street Research James Ratcliffe - Evercore Matthew Harrigan - Benchmark Jeff Wlodarczak - Pivotal Research Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for standing by. We ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-35961 Liberty Global plc (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) England and Wales (State or other jurisdiction of incorporat ...

Liberty Global Plc (NASDAQ:LBTYA) Q1 2019 Results Earnings Conference Call May 7, 2019 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Mike Fries - CEO Charlie Bracken - EVP and CFO Thomas Mockridge - CEO, Virgin Media Manuel Kohnstamm - SVP and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Lutz Schüler - Conference Call Participants Robert Grindle - Deutsche Bank Ben Swinburne - Morgan Stanley Goldman Sachs - Michael Bishop Vijay Jayant - Evercore Ulrich Rathe - Jefferies Jeff Wlodarczak - Pivotal Research Nick Lyall - SocGen Christia ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q þ 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 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-35961 Liberty Global plc (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) England and Wales 98-1112770 (State or other jurisdiction o ...