Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - CommScope reported net sales of $1.63 billion for Q3 2025, a year-over-year increase of 51% [7] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $402 million, reflecting a 97% increase year-over-year [7][21] - Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue reached 24.7%, the highest since the ARRIS acquisition, up 580 basis points year-over-year [21] - Adjusted EPS was $0.62 per share compared to a loss of $0.06 per share in Q3 2024 [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The RemainCo business, comprising ANS and Ruckus, generated net sales of $516 million, up 49% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA of $91 million, a 95% increase [7][22] - ANS segment net sales were $338 million, a 77% increase from the prior year, with adjusted EBITDA of $54 million, up 169% [23] - Ruckus revenue increased by 15% to $179 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $36 million, a 38% increase [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Order rates decreased by 8% sequentially in Q3 2025 due to seasonality and project timing [21] - CommScope's backlog at the end of Q3 was $1.32 billion, down $110 million or 8% from the end of Q2 2025 [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on supporting customers, innovating for future advanced networks, and increasing equity value [20] - The CCS business is expected to close in Q1 2026, allowing for significant capital return to shareholders and improving leverage [19][28] - RemainCo is projected to deliver adjusted EBITDA between $350 million and $375 million in 2025, indicating strong recovery from previous market challenges [19][29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a resurgence in DOCSIS upgrade activity, particularly with Comcast's FDX deployment [38] - The company anticipates a multi-year DOCSIS upgrade cycle, with modest growth expected for ANS in 2026 [38][45] - Ruckus is well-positioned for growth in 2026, driven by Wi-Fi 7 product offerings and strategic investments [24][25] Other Important Information - Cash and liquidity remained strong, with $705 million in cash and total available liquidity of $1.28 billion at the end of the quarter [27] - The company plans to distribute excess cash to shareholders as a special dividend within 60 to 90 days of the CCS transaction closing [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Criteria for Special Dividend and ANS Trends for 2026 - Management indicated that the board will consider cash position and business performance when determining the special dividend amount [36] - ANS is expected to see modest growth driven by new products, despite a decline in legacy products [38] Question: Visibility on DOCSIS Upgrade Plans - Management believes they are in the early stages of a multi-year DOCSIS upgrade cycle, with strong customer engagement [45] Question: Performance of ANS Segment and Amplifier Shipments - The upside in ANS was primarily driven by hardware mix rather than software impacts [47] Question: Normalized Cash Flow for RemainCo - RemainCo is expected to have lower capital intensity compared to CCS, with working capital and taxes being normal considerations for cash flow [48] Question: Wi-Fi 7 Cycle and Ruckus Business - Ruckus is experiencing strong market conditions with new products driving growth, and inventory issues are now resolved [54] Question: Competition in ANS and Ruckus Segments - ANS faces competition from both niche players and larger companies, while Ruckus competes with major firms like Cisco and Juniper [58][60]