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Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-20 17:31
Completed the largest transaction in company history by divesting wireless operations, providing the financial capacity to scale fiber and stand up a dedicated tower business. TDS Telecom accelerated fiber construction momentum in the second half of 2025, reaching record high crew counts to deliver 100,000 marketable addresses in six months. Array Digital Infrastructure transitioned to a tower-focused model, processing over 2,000 T-Mobile applications as part of a new Master Lease Agreement (MLA) inte ...
ITTI(TDS) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2026-02-20 15:00
Fourth Quarter 2025 Results 2025 Accomplishments 2026 Strategic Priorities February 20, 2026 Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 All information set forth in this presentation about Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., including its subsidiaries Array and TDS Telecom, except historical and factual information, represents forward-looking statements. This includes all statements about the Company's plans, beliefs, estimates and expectations. These statements are based ...
TDS reports fourth quarter and full year 2025 results
Prnewswire· 2026-02-20 12:30
Core Insights - TDS Telecom has significantly transformed in 2025, completing the largest transaction in its history with the sale of its wireless business and launching a new tower company, Array, which is now operational [1][2] - The company ended 2025 with 1.06 million marketable fiber service addresses and aims to increase this to 2.1 million by 2026, marking a growth of 300,000 addresses [1][2] - TDS reported total operating revenues of $330.7 million for Q4 2025, a 12% increase from $295.3 million in Q4 2024, and a total revenue of $1,228.2 million for the year, down 5% from $1,297.0 million in 2024 [1][2] Financial Performance - TDS Telecom's net income for Q4 2025 was $37.2 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, compared to $1.0 million, or $0.01 per diluted share in Q4 2024 [1][2] - For the full year 2025, net income attributable to TDS common shareholders was $48.2 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, compared to a loss of $141.4 million, or $(1.24) per diluted share in 2024 [1][2] - Array's site rental revenues grew by 51% year over year, contributing to a total operating revenue of $60.3 million in Q4 2025, compared to $26.1 million in Q4 2024 [2][3] Operational Highlights - TDS Telecom deployed 140,000 new marketable fiber service addresses in 2025, with fiber net additions of 44,900 [1][2] - The company repaid $150 million of debt in January 2026 and repurchased 1,765,863 common shares for $67.4 million in Q4 2025 [1][2] - Array paid a special dividend of $10.25 per share on February 2, 2026, following the sale of wireless spectrum to AT&T for $1.018 billion [1][2] 2026 Guidance - TDS estimates total operating revenues for TDS Telecom in 2026 to be between $1,015 million and $1,055 million, with adjusted EBITDA projected between $310 million and $350 million [1][2] - Array's estimated total operating revenues for 2026 are projected to be between $200 million and $215 million, with adjusted EBITDA expected to be between $50 million and $65 million [1][2] - Capital expenditures for TDS Telecom are estimated to be between $550 million and $600 million for 2026, compared to $406 million in 2025 [1][2]
ITTI(TDS) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-11-07 15:00
Third Quarter 2025 Results November 7, 2025 Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 All information set forth in this presentation about Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., including its subsidiaries Array and TDS Telecom, except historical and factual information, represents forward-looking statements. This includes all statements about the Company's plans, beliefs, estimates and expectations. These statements are based on current estimates, projections, and assumptio ...
TDS reports third quarter 2025 results
Prnewswire· 2025-11-07 12:30
Core Insights - TDS announced a new $500 million share repurchase authorization, reflecting the Board's confidence in the company's long-term strategy and capital allocation approach [6][11] - TDS reported total operating revenues of $308.5 million for Q3 2025, a decrease of 6% from $327.5 million in Q3 2024 [19] - The company achieved a net income of $40.2 million for Q3 2025, a significant improvement compared to a net loss of $100.4 million in the same quarter last year [19] Financial Performance - TDS Telecom's operating revenues decreased by 3% year-over-year, impacted by $6 million due to divestitures of non-strategic assets [8] - Array, the standalone tower company, reported an 83% increase in operating revenues to $47.1 million in Q3 2025 compared to $25.7 million in Q3 2024 [19] - Total operating expenses for TDS decreased by 21% to $376.5 million in Q3 2025 from $477.2 million in Q3 2024 [19] Operational Highlights - TDS Telecom crossed the milestone of 1 million fiber passings and continued to execute its fiber expansion strategy, delivering 42,000 marketable fiber service addresses in Q3 2025 [3][8] - The company reported 11,200 residential fiber net additions in Q3 2025, indicating growth in fiber connections [8][17] - TDS completed the sale of wireless operations and select spectrum assets to T-Mobile, which is expected to enhance its financial flexibility [8] Leadership Changes - Anthony Carlson was appointed as President and CEO of Array, effective November 16, 2025, succeeding Doug Chambers [4][8] - Doug Chambers was recognized for his contributions in establishing Array as a standalone tower business [5] Future Outlook - TDS maintains its full-year 2025 revenue estimates for TDS Telecom at $1,030-$1,050 million, with adjusted OIBDA and EBITDA estimates unchanged at $310-$340 million and $320-$350 million, respectively [7][19] - The company is expected to continue its capital expenditures in the range of $375-$425 million for 2025 [7]
Array Digital Infrastructure (AD) 2025 Conference Transcript
2025-09-04 12:32
Summary of Array Digital Infrastructure (AD) 2025 Conference Company and Industry Overview - **Companies Discussed**: TDS Telecom and Array Digital Infrastructure - **Industry**: Telecommunications, specifically focusing on tower operations and fiber infrastructure Key Points and Arguments Array Digital Infrastructure 1. **Business Transition**: Array Digital Infrastructure has transitioned from being part of a wireless carrier to a standalone tower company, now owning 4,400 towers and ranking as the fifth largest tower company in the U.S. [3][4] 2. **Spectrum Sales**: The company is pursuing pending spectrum sales, expecting to generate $1 billion from AT&T and another $1 billion from Verizon, with confidence in regulatory approvals [5][14] 3. **Colocation Growth**: Revenue from colocation grew by 12% in Q2, with a significant increase in colocations from T-Mobile, which is expected to boost cash revenues by 50% [7][8][9] 4. **Ground Lease Strategy**: The company is focusing on acquiring land and extending leases, with plans to negotiate rent abatements for 800 to 1,800 "naked towers" post-T-Mobile integration [10][11] 5. **Financial Reporting Changes**: Transitioning to tower company reporting will include metrics like AFFO and adjusted EBITDA, with some nonrecurring costs expected in financial statements due to the wind-down of wireless operations [22][23] TDS Telecom 1. **Fiber Expansion Goals**: TDS Telecom aims to double its fiber footprint from 900,000 to 1,800,000 addresses over the next five years, having recently surpassed 1 million fiber addresses [12][13] 2. **Capital Expenditure Plans**: The company plans to maintain elevated capital expenditures to support fiber expansion and is committed to 150,000 addresses this year, with potential increases in future years [41][57] 3. **EACAM Program**: TDS has accepted the Enhanced ACAM program, extending regulatory revenues by approximately $90 million annually and bringing fiber to 300,000 addresses [45][46] 4. **Market Positioning**: The company views fixed wireless and satellite broadband (e.g., Starlink) as non-material threats, emphasizing the superiority of fiber technology [47][80] 5. **SMB Opportunities**: TDS recognizes underpenetration in the SMB segment and plans to launch more aggressive offers to improve penetration rates [82] Financial and Strategic Outlook 1. **Dividend Plans**: Following spectrum sales, the Board is expected to declare special dividends, with regular dividends anticipated to start in late 2026 or early 2027 [15][30] 2. **Leverage and Capital Structure**: The company targets a leverage ratio of 3x, providing flexibility for future growth opportunities [25][60] 3. **Operational Efficiency**: Both companies are focused on improving operational efficiencies and margins through transformation programs and AI integration [68][70] 4. **Competitive Landscape**: TDS is experiencing increased competition from overbuilders in cable markets but remains confident in its competitive positioning due to fiber investments [76][78] Additional Insights 1. **Customer Behavior**: No significant changes in customer payment behavior have been observed despite macroeconomic pressures, with churn rates down year-over-year [73] 2. **Future Communication Plans**: Both companies plan to enhance communication with investors, particularly regarding their transformation into fiber-centric operations [85][86] This summary encapsulates the key discussions and strategic directions of Array Digital Infrastructure and TDS Telecom as presented in the conference.
TDS and Array to attend upcoming conferences
Prnewswire· 2025-08-25 20:05
Group 1 - Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) and Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (Array) will participate in upcoming September conferences [1][2][3] - TDS Telecom and Array will present at the Citi 2025 Global TMT Conference on September 4, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. ET, featuring TDS Telecom's CFO and Array's Interim President and CEO [2] - Array will also present at the RBC 2025 Global Communications Infrastructure Conference on September 16, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. ET, with Doug Chambers as the presenter [3] Group 2 - TDS Telecom provides high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to approximately 1.1 million connections across various U.S. communities, employing 3,400 people [5] - Array Digital Infrastructure operates over 4,400 cell towers nationwide, facilitating the deployment of 5G and other wireless technologies, with TDS owning about 82% of Array as of August 1, 2025 [5]
ITTI(TDS) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-08-11 14:00
Array Transaction and Debt - Array exchanged $17 billion of debt into T-Mobile debt[8] - TDS is expected to receive $16 billion from Array's special dividend[8] - Array is expected to have $700 million in debt[8] - The gross purchase price for the T-Mobile transaction was $44 billion[9] - A special dividend of $2300 per share, totaling $20 billion, was approved by Array's board[9] Spectrum Monetization - Agreements were reached to monetize approximately 70% of Array's total spectrum holdings, based on MHz-Pops, including the T-Mobile transaction[14] - AT&T's gross purchase price for spectrum is $1018 billion[12] - Verizon's gross purchase price for spectrum is $10 billion[12] Tower Business - Third-party tower revenue distribution shows AT&T contributing 34%, Verizon 27%, T-Mobile 25%, and other sources 14% in Q2 2025[22] - Total tower revenues increased by 7%, from $58 million in Q2 2024 to $62 million in Q2 2025[23] - Adjusted EBITDA for the Towers segment increased by 9%, from $31 million in Q2 2024 to $34 million in Q2 2025[23] TDS Telecom Fiber Expansion - TDS Telecom deployed 27000 new marketable fiber addresses in Q2 2025[24, 25] - The goal is to reach 18 million marketable fiber service addresses[26] - Fiber now serves 53% of service addresses[26]
U.S. Cellular(USM) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-08-11 14:00
Array Transaction and Debt - The T-Mobile transaction closed on August 1, 2025 [15] - $1.7 billion of Array debt was exchanged into T-Mobile debt [8] - TDS is expected to receive $1.6 billion from Array special dividend [8] - Array is expected to have $700 million debt [8] - Array's board approved a special dividend of $23.00 per Common Share and Series A Common Share, totaling $2.0 billion [9] Spectrum Monetization - Agreements reached to monetize approximately 70% of Array's total spectrum holdings, based on MHz-Pops, including the T-Mobile transaction [14] - AT&T spectrum sale gross purchase price is $1.018 billion [12] - Verizon spectrum sale gross purchase price is $1.0 billion [12] Tower Business - The company owns 4,418 towers in the U S [18, 22] - Third-party tower revenue distribution: AT&T 34%, Verizon 27%, T-Mobile 25%, Other 14% in Q2 2025 [22] - Tower tenancy rate was 1.57, with 2,527 colocations as of June 30, 2025 [22] - Third-party revenues for the towers segment were $28 million in Q2 2025, a 12% increase year-over-year [23] TDS Telecom Fiber Expansion - Deployed 27,000 new marketable fiber addresses in Q2 2025 [24, 25] - The company is on track for 150,000 marketable fiber addresses in 2025 [24] - Residential fiber connections have grown 1.9x from Q2 2022 to Q2 2025 [34] TDS Telecom Financials - Total operating revenues for TDS Telecom were $265 million in Q2 2025, a 1% decrease year-over-year [44] - Capital expenditures for TDS Telecom were $90 million in Q2 2025, a 16% increase year-over-year [44] - Adjusted EBITDA for TDS Telecom was $89 million in Q2 2025, a 3% decrease year-over-year [44]