Liberty Latin America (NasdaqGS:LILA) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 19, 2026 08:30 AM ET Speaker5Good day, everyone. You are holding for Liberty Latin America's full year 2025 investor call. Thank you for your patience. The investor call will begin in approximately 5 minutes. Please stand by. Good day, everyone. You are holding for Liberty Latin America's full year 2025 investor call. Thank you for your patience. The investor call will begin in approximately 2 minutes. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, a ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a revenue decline of 1.1% for the full year, with a slight growth of 0.5% in Q4 [8][30] - Adjusted EBITDA grew by 0.9% for the full year, while Q4 saw a decline of 1.4% [8][36] - Free cash flow remained stable at CHF 80 million, aligning with guidance [8][9] - The proposed dividend is CHF 3.42, reflecting a 2.7% year-over-year growth [9][45] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Mobile RGUs increased by 82,000 for the full year, while fixed RGUs saw a slight decline of 3,000 [7] - The company experienced a postpaid net addition of 31,000 in Q4, the best outcome of the year [28] - The FMC (Fixed Mobile Convergence) rate increased to 59.8%, a 1.8 percentage point increase over the full year [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted lower market liquidity during Black Friday, impacting trading volumes [17][26] - The CH Mobile launch contributed less than 50% of the inflow in Q4, primarily attracting price-sensitive customers [20][22] - The ARPU for mobile was CHF 29.2 in Q4, showing year-on-year growth, while fixed ARPU declined by 4% to around CHF 56 [29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to stabilize customer ARPU through innovation, loyalty, and service, particularly in the A segment [48] - A focus on the SME segment in B2B is emphasized, with new bundles launched to enhance service offerings [52] - The company plans to reduce CapEx while improving infrastructure quality and operational efficiency [53][54] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged a delay in stabilizing the fixed consumer base, expecting continued impacts into 2026 [9][10] - The company anticipates a challenging Q1 due to Black Friday outflows but expects churn to improve by 10% [27][28] - The outlook for 2026 includes a projected EBITDA of around CHF 1 billion, with expectations for gradual revenue improvement [59] Other Important Information - The company achieved a score of 975 in the annual connect test, marking the strongest outcome in its history [10][11] - Sustainability efforts include a 49% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and significant progress in circularity initiatives [15][16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance on EBITDA and its building blocks - The company was asked to provide details on the components contributing to the CHF 1 billion EBITDA guidance, including the impact of selected price rises and cost savings [64] Answer: - Management indicated that the timing of potential changes in network strategy is driven by current market dynamics, with no immediate urgency to retire the cable network [66] - The company aims to improve gross profit alongside revenue growth, with expectations for a significant improvement in gross profit in 2026 [68]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a revenue decline of 1.1% for the full year, with a slight growth of 0.5% in Q4 [7][32] - Adjusted EBITDA grew by 0.9% for the full year, while Q4 saw a decline of 1.4% [8][38] - Free cash flow remained stable at CHF 80 million, aligning with guidance [8][32] - Proposed dividend of CHF 3.42 represents a 2.7% year-over-year growth [9][47] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Mobile RGUs increased by 82,000 for the full year, while fixed RGUs saw a slight decline of 3,000 [6][29] - Non-subscription revenue in residential grew by CHF 9 million in Q4, driven by higher handset volumes and fee increases [33] - B2B non-subscription revenue increased by CHF 11 million in Q4, attributed to fee adjustments and device sales [33] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced lower market liquidity during Black Friday, leading to extended promotional activities into December [18][19] - Postpaid net additions on the mobile side were 31,000 in Q4, the best outcome of the year [29] - Fixed customer base improved from a negative -7,000 in Q3 to -2,000 in Q4, although challenges are expected in Q1 [29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to stabilize customer ARPU through innovation, loyalty, and service enhancements [50] - Focus on the SME segment in B2B with new bundles that include ICT services [54] - Continued emphasis on operational efficiency and cost reductions, leveraging AI for improved processes [55][56] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a delay in the stabilization of the fixed consumer base, expecting continued impact into 2026 [10][63] - The company anticipates a gradual improvement in fixed volumes and ARPU, with a slight revenue increase expected in 2026 [57] - Management remains optimistic about maintaining a progressive dividend outlook for the upcoming years [63] Other Important Information - The company achieved a score of 975 points in the annual connect test, marking the strongest outcome in its history [10] - Significant progress in sustainability efforts, including a 49% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions [15][16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance on EBITDA and its building blocks - The question inquired about the components contributing to the CHF 1 billion EBITDA guidance, including the impact of price increases and cost savings [66] Answer: - Management indicated that the guidance reflects a combination of improved revenue and cost management, with specific details to be provided [70] Question: Network roadmap and potential cable network retirement - The question asked about the strategy regarding the cable network and the potential benefits of wholesaling fiber from Swisscom [67] Answer: - Management stated that there is currently no urgency to change the strategy, as the HFC network remains stable and competitive [68]

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 a margin improvement of over 300 basis points [23] - Adjusted OIBDA less P and E additions rose to $286 million, representing 26% of revenue compared to 22% in the previous year [23][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - C and W Caribbean reported $364 million in revenue with flat rebased growth, driven by a 5% increase in mobile revenue [25] - C and W Panama generated $177 million in revenue, reflecting a 5% rebased growth, with mobile revenue up 16% [26] - Liberty Networks achieved $110 million in revenue, with a 3% rebased growth, while adjusted OIBDA declined by 2% [27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added 44,000 broadband and postpaid mobile subscribers in Q1 2025, with significant growth in Costa Rica and the Caribbean [6][7] - FMC penetration in successful markets exceeded 30%, contributing to lower churn rates and more predictable revenue [7] - In Puerto Rico, revenue declined by 11% year over year, primarily due to lower mobile and B2B revenues [29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) to drive subscriber growth and reduce churn [10][20] - A joint venture with TIGO in Costa Rica aims to consolidate the competitive fixed market [17] - Cost management initiatives are being implemented to improve margins and operational efficiency across all segments [7][36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged challenges in Puerto Rico but expressed optimism about future recovery and improvements in operational performance [36][92] - The company has withdrawn its three-year guidance due to the slower-than-expected recovery in Puerto Rico [36] - There is a strong focus on reducing costs and improving cash flow in the second half of 2025 [37] Other Important Information - The company has a total debt of $8.2 billion with a net leverage of 4.6 times, and a cash balance of approximately $600 million [31][32] - The refinancing activities have improved the maturity schedule, with about 50% of debt maturing in 2031 and beyond [32] 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][45] Question: CapEx guidance - The company confirmed that it expects to maintain a CapEx of 14% of sales in 2025 and 2026, distributed evenly across regions [42][43] Question: CapEx sustainability in Puerto Rico - Management indicated that CapEx in Puerto Rico is trending towards the mid to high 15% range, with ongoing investments in mobile network upgrades [50][51] Question: Funding for Puerto Rico business - The company treats each credit silo independently and will make funding decisions based on capital allocation methodologies [59] Question: Macroeconomic outlook in Puerto Rico - Management expressed confidence in the competitive environment and the potential for growth, emphasizing the need to resolve internal operational issues [66][70]