Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company exceeded internal projections for the second quarter of 2025, leading to an increase in full-year guidance across all key metrics [6][17] - Domestic organic leasing revenue growth was 5% on a gross basis and 1% on a net basis, with $11 million of churn related to Sprint consolidation [17][18] - The company ended the quarter with $12.6 billion of total debt and $12.3 billion of net debt, with a leverage ratio of 6.3 times net debt to adjusted EBITDA [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The services business outperformed expectations, with a nearly 20% increase in full-year services revenue guidance, primarily driven by construction services [7][8] - International organic leasing revenue growth was 0.8% net, including 7.5% churn, while total international churn remained elevated due to ongoing carrier consolidation [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market showed sustained activity levels, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of increased bookings, with carriers investing in wireless networks [6][7] - International markets continued to perform well, with new leases signed and ongoing densification, although challenges were noted in Brazil with one carrier customer [10][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its presence in key markets while exiting subscale markets, as evidenced by the sale of its tower business in Canada [14][15] - The company plans to continue deploying capital towards share repurchases and debt reduction, maintaining a balanced approach to capital allocation [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about domestic organic growth opportunities due to initiatives from major customers and the growth of fixed wireless access subscribers [8][9] - The reinstatement of the FCC's Spectrum Auction Authority is seen as a positive development for network capacity and investment [9] Other Important Information - The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.11 per share, representing a 13% increase over the previous year [24] - S&P upgraded the company's corporate credit rating to BBB investment grade, reflecting stable cash flows and anticipated revenue growth [21][22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Durability of demand drivers for FWA and densification - Management feels confident about the long-term demand drivers, including fixed wireless access and new spectrum auctions, which are expected to require continued investment in networks [28][29] Question: Activity levels and revenue timing - Management noted an increase in activity but acknowledged that new colocations may delay revenue recognition compared to amendments [35][36] Question: Drivers of services business growth - The growth in services is linked to increased leasing activity and construction work, particularly in rural areas [38][39] Question: Domestic activity slowdown in Q2 - Management indicated that the slowdown was mostly rounding and not indicative of a trend, with expectations for increased activity in the second half of the year [45][46] Question: AI application growth as a driver - Management sees AI applications as a potential driver of increased activity, although specifics are hard to quantify [52][53] Question: Canadian asset sale and scaling challenges - The company faced challenges in scaling its Canadian operations due to market dynamics and the decision to sell was based on realizing a better valuation [56][58] Question: Exposure to U.S. Cellular and DISH - Management indicated limited planned churn from U.S. Cellular and ongoing operations with DISH, with total revenues of $20 million and $55 million respectively [68][70] Question: Millicom Towers feedback - Initial feedback from carriers regarding the Millicom Towers acquisition has been positive, suggesting better-than-expected lease-up opportunities [74][75] Question: Use of proceeds from Canadian sale - Proceeds from the Canadian sale will be used flexibly for various purposes, including debt reduction and share buybacks [78][79] Question: Long-term AFFO per share growth rate - Management anticipates a mid to high single-digit growth rate for AFFO per share, contingent on interest rate normalization [105][106] Question: Investment grade debt considerations - Management is exploring the balance between maintaining flexibility and the potential benefits of moving to investment grade debt [112][113]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company exceeded internal projections for Q2 2025, leading to an increase in full-year guidance across all key metrics, both in total and on a constant currency basis [5][6] - Domestic organic leasing revenue growth for Q2 was 5% on a gross basis and 1% on a net basis, with $11 million of churn related to Sprint consolidation [16][17] - International organic leasing revenue growth for Q2 was 0.8% net, including 7.5% churn [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The services business outperformed expectations, with full-year services revenue guidance increased by almost 20%, primarily driven by construction services [6][7] - The company added approximately 4,300 sites through the Millicom transaction, enhancing its strategic positioning in Central America [12] - The backlog remains healthy, indicating positive momentum for the remainder of the year and into 2026 [6][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market showed improved activity levels, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of increased bookings [5][6] - International markets continue to perform well, with a growing number of new leases signed, although some markets face elevated churn levels [10][11] - The company anticipates increased international churn of $5 million primarily related to Oi in Brazil [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its presence in key markets while exiting subscale markets, as evidenced by the sale of its Canadian tower business [14][52] - The reinstatement of the FCC's Spectrum Auction Authority is viewed as a positive development, expected to boost network capacity and support next-generation wireless technologies [8] - The company plans to continue deploying capital towards share repurchases and debt reduction, maintaining a balanced approach to capital allocation [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about domestic organic growth opportunities due to initiatives from major customers and the growth of fixed wireless access subscribers [7][8] - The company is closely monitoring the situation with Oi in Brazil, which has filed for judicial reorganization, impacting revenue expectations [11] - Management believes that the demand drivers for fixed wireless access and densification will remain strong through 2025 and 2026 [29][30] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with $12.6 billion of total debt and a leverage ratio of 6.3 times net debt to adjusted EBITDA [22] - A quarterly dividend of $1.11 per share was declared, representing a 13% increase over the previous year [23] - The company received an upgrade to BBB investment grade from S&P, reflecting stable cash flows and anticipated revenue growth [20][21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Durability of demand drivers for FWA and densification - Management feels confident about the durability of demand drivers, including fixed wireless access and new spectrum bands being auctioned [29][30] Question: Activity levels and revenue timing - Management noted an increase in activity but acknowledged that new colocations may delay revenue recognition compared to amendments [34][36] Question: Domestic activity and bookings growth - The slight slowdown in Q2 was attributed to rounding, with expectations for increased activity and revenue in the second half of the year [42][44] Question: AI application growth as a driver - Management sees AI applications as a potential driver of increased activity, although specifics are hard to quantify [49][50] Question: Canadian asset sale and scaling challenges - The company decided to exit Canada due to challenges in growing its portfolio and realized a favorable valuation on the assets [52][54] Question: Fixed wireless activity among multiple customers - Management confirmed that activity has broadened among multiple customers, not just one [60][61] Question: Planned churn and revenue profile changes - No planned churn is expected, with total revenue from U.S. Cellular and DISH being manageable [64][66] Question: Feedback on Millicom Towers and lease-up assumptions - Initial feedback from carriers regarding Millicom Towers has been positive, suggesting better opportunities than anticipated [70][71] Question: Use of proceeds from Canadian sale - Proceeds from the Canadian sale will be used flexibly for various purposes, including debt reduction and share buybacks [74][75] Question: Sprint churn expectations - Management clarified that the total expected churn from Sprint is $50 million in 2026 and $20 million thereafter, not annual [82][83] Question: Domestic leasing outlook for 2026 - While it's premature to discuss 2026, management expects a higher run rate at the end of the year based on current trends [108][110]

Financial Performance - Revenue increased by 9.9% year-over-year, from $57298 thousand in 2024 to $62943 thousand in 2025[52] - Net profit increased by 13.4% year-over-year, from $19103 thousand in 2024 to $21665 thousand in 2025[52] - Software Licenses revenue saw a significant increase of 33.8% year-over-year, driven by strong growth of software subscriptions[53] - Recurring revenue increased by 12.5% year-over-year, from $15732 thousand in 2024 to $17698 thousand in 2025, accounting for 28.1% of total sales[58, 62] Business Growth and Partnerships - The number of Authorized Peplink & Starlink Solution Providers (ASPs) increased by 33%[22, 23] - The company is collaborating with Starlink, providing access to Starlink's product suite and user base[16] - The company entered into an agreement with Iridium to cross-promote solutions, opening opportunities for technical collaboration and cross-selling[21] Market Trends and Product Development - The company is focusing on edge computing, evolving routers into "intelligent edge nodes" for data processing[32, 33] - The company is developing new FWA-centric products and subscriptions to capitalize on the growing Fixed Wireless Access market[37, 38] Ecosystem and Verticals - The number of devices under subscription increased by 17.7% year-over-year[50] - The subscription take-up rate increased to 36.5% as of June 30, 2025, compared to 34.1% in December 2024[50, 62] - Top verticals by number of deals won include Enterprise (25%), Public Services (18%), and Maritime (10%)[45]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a solid start to 2025, with results broadly in line with estimates and a healthy level of growth in activity levels [4] - The full-year outlook for key metrics including site leasing revenue, tower cash flow, adjusted EBITDA, AFFO, and FFO per share has been increased due to strong first-quarter results and improved service outlook [13][20] - First-quarter domestic organic leasing revenue growth was 5.2% on a gross basis and 1% on a net basis, with churn at 4.2% [13] - International organic leasing revenue growth for the first quarter was 1.6% net, including 5.6% churn [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. leasing business saw a significant increase in new lease co-locations compared to amendments to existing leases, indicating a positive trend in new business [5][6] - The U.S.-based services business exceeded expectations, with a growing backlog for services during the quarter [6] - The company acquired 344 sites for $58 million, primarily related to the acquisition of sites for Minicom in Nicaragua [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Elevated CPI rates in some international markets have the potential for better existing lease escalations during the year [7] - The company has not experienced direct impacts from current tariff policies, maintaining steady cash flow and robust customer needs [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on operational execution, driving efficiencies through new technologies, and enhancing relationships with major customers [11] - The exit from The Philippines and the formal sale of Colombian operations have improved resource allocation and market focus [8][9] - The company plans to continue exploring opportunities for additional early closings on acquisitions [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's stability and future, citing strong cash flow generation and robust customer needs [10] - The management noted that the current macroeconomic environment has not negatively impacted sales or leasing discussions with customers [80] - Future leasing activity is expected to increase as carriers focus on network development and investment [75] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 583,000 shares at an average price of $210.87 and announced a new $1.5 billion share repurchase plan [10][20] - A quarterly dividend of $1.11 per share was declared, representing a 13% increase over the previous year [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Updates on carrier plans in the U.S. and capital allocation - Management noted a positive carrier environment with increased leasing activity and a growing backlog, indicating ongoing network investment needs [26][27] - The company remains flexible in capital allocation, balancing buybacks, asset investments, and debt repayments [30] Question: Visibility on U.S. leasing run rate and bilateral contracting relationships - Management expects to end the year with a higher leasing run rate than the first quarter, with a focus on new leases rather than amendments [34] - The company has not typically had holistic master lease agreements but remains open to such arrangements [39] Question: Drivers of higher network services business and churn dynamics - The growth in services is attributed to one customer operating at a faster pace than expected, with churn dynamics remaining in line with expectations [45][46] - Management anticipates elevated churn in Brazil due to ongoing consolidation impacts [75] Question: Insights on international growth and straight-line revenue - Management expects organic growth to improve as carriers invest in their networks post-consolidation, although some markets may experience elevated churn [72][75] - Straight-line revenue is negative due to the maturity of contracts, but new leases may help stabilize this in the future [68] Question: Impact of regulatory requirements on colocation and leasing activity - Regulatory requirements are driving some of the colocation activity, with a mix of commercial and regulatory needs influencing leasing decisions [98] - The company expects continued growth in colocation activity as carriers densify their networks [128] Question: M&A opportunities and market valuations - Management indicated that private multiples for tower acquisitions remain higher than public multiples, particularly in the U.S. market [130] - The company is open to pursuing M&A opportunities if they present value at competitive prices [48]