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Liberty Latin America(LILA) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-11-06 15:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenue of $1.1 billion in Q3 2025, marking a return to year-over-year growth driven by improved B2B trends [4][18] - Adjusted EBITDA reached $433 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 7% [5][18] - Adjusted EBITDA less P&E additions improved by 22% year-over-year, totaling $284 million [18][29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Cable & Wireless credit silo, which includes Liberty Caribbean, C&W Panama, and Liberty Networks, generated $662 million in revenue, reflecting a year-over-year rebase increase of 4% [24] - Liberty Caribbean reported $369 million in revenue with 3% growth year-over-year, while adjusted EBITDA was $173 million, representing 10% rebase growth [20][21] - C&W Panama delivered $199 million in revenue and $72 million in adjusted EBITDA, with year-over-year rebase growth of 6% and 4% respectively [22] - Liberty Networks generated $117 million in revenue and $65 million in adjusted EBITDA, with year-over-year rebase increases of 6% and 10% respectively [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Postpaid mobile additions exceeded 100,000 across the group, with Costa Rica being a significant contributor [4] - In Puerto Rico, mobile performance showed stability with lower postpaid losses compared to Q2 [16] - The broadband subscriber base in Liberty Caribbean remained flat, with gains in Jamaica offset by declines in Trinidad [6][7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on organic growth and cash flow generation, aiming to close the embedded discount in its stock price [6][29] - There is a strong emphasis on cost reduction and efficiency programs to support adjusted EBITDA and cash flow into 2026 [29] - The company is also pursuing strategic initiatives and optimizing capital allocation to enhance shareholder value [29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenges posed by Hurricane Melissa but expressed confidence in the resilience of employees and the recovery efforts [3][28] - The company anticipates adverse impacts on RGUs, revenue, and adjusted EBITDA in Q4 due to the hurricane [22] - Management remains optimistic about the commercial plans for both B2B and residential segments, particularly during the holiday season [29] Other Important Information - The company has a total debt of $8.4 billion and cash of $600 million as of September 30 [26] - A parametric insurance program is in place to mitigate losses from natural disasters, with an expected payout of $81 million from Hurricane Melissa [27][28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Timing and progress of cost-cutting initiatives - Management indicated that cost-cutting initiatives started 20 months ago and are expected to continue into 2026, with a focus on various operational costs [31][32] Question: Margin drivers for Liberty Networks - Management highlighted that margin expansion in Liberty Networks is driven by improved debt management and a shift towards monthly recurring revenue [32][34] Question: Additional margin expansion in Puerto Rico - Management expects continued margin expansion in Puerto Rico through cost management and revenue growth initiatives [35][36] Question: Competition in Puerto Rico's fixed business - Management noted increased competition primarily from traditional cable operators, with a focus on new product launches to enhance competitiveness [39][40] Question: Network rebuilding in Jamaica post-hurricane - Management is still assessing the extent of network damage in Jamaica, with ongoing recovery efforts supported by partners [42][43] Question: Partnership with Starlink - Management described the partnership with Starlink as beneficial for providing connectivity during outages, particularly for B2B customers [43][44]
Liberty Latin America(LILA) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-08 13:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company reported revenue of $1.1 billion, a 2% decrease on a rebased basis compared to the previous year [22] - Adjusted OIBDA increased by 8% year over year to $407 million, with three of the five operating segments posting year-over-year rebased growth [23] - Adjusted OIBDA less P and E additions rose to $286 million, representing 26% of revenue compared to 22% in the previous year [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Cable and Wireless Caribbean segment generated $364 million in revenue with flat rebased growth, driven by a 5% increase in mobile revenue [26] - Cable and Wireless Panama reported $177 million in revenue, reflecting a 5% rebased growth, with mobile revenue increasing by 16% [28] - Liberty Networks generated $110 million in revenue, with a 3% rebased growth, while adjusted OIBDA declined by 2% due to higher network maintenance expenses [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Puerto Rico, Q1 revenue was $298 million, reflecting an 11% rebased decline year over year, primarily due to lower mobile and B2B revenues [30] - Liberty Costa Rica delivered Q1 revenue of $158 million, with a 2% rebased growth, while adjusted OIBDA declined by 1% [31] - The company added 44,000 broadband and postpaid mobile subscribers in total during the quarter, with significant growth in Costa Rica and the Caribbean [6][7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) strategies to drive subscriber growth and reduce churn, with FMC penetration exceeding 30% in successful markets [7] - A joint venture with TIGO in Costa Rica is expected to consolidate the fixed market and create growth opportunities [18] - The company aims to maintain a capital expenditure (CapEx) of 14% of sales in 2025 and 2026, with a focus on network upgrades and efficiency [44] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged challenges in Puerto Rico but expressed optimism about improving operational performance and EBITDA in the second half of 2025 [38][39] - The company has withdrawn its three-year guidance due to slower recovery in Puerto Rico but remains positive about growth in other segments [38] - Management emphasized the importance of cost management and operational efficiency to support future growth [39] Other Important Information - The company reported total debt of $8.2 billion with a net leverage of 4.6 times, and a weighted average borrowing cost of 6.5% [32] - The company has approximately $600 million in cash and $800 million available under its revolving credit line [33] - The stock buyback program has been inactive for the last three quarters, with $240 million available under authorization [36] Q&A Session Summary Question: Competitive environment in Puerto Rico - Management noted that T-Mobile is the most aggressive competitor in terms of handset subsidies, but overall competition remains rational [44][46] Question: CapEx guidance for Puerto Rico - Management confirmed that CapEx is expected to trend towards 14% of sales, with a focus on mobile network improvements [44][51] Question: Funding for Puerto Rico business - Management stated that Puerto Rico operates as a separate credit silo, and funding decisions will be based on capital allocation methodologies [60][61] Question: Macroeconomic outlook for Puerto Rico - Management expressed confidence in the competitive environment and the potential for growth, despite challenges faced in the past [66][70] Question: Service compensation and cash interest expenses - Management indicated that service compensation is expected to trend in line with Q1, and cash interest expenses are anticipated to be higher due to recent refinancing activities [84][88]