WOW(WOW)2025-05-06 20:30Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - High-speed data (HSD) revenue decreased by 0.8% year over year to $105.4 million [6][11] - Total revenue for the quarter decreased by 7.1% to $150 million, primarily due to declines in video and telephony revenue [11] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 13.8% year over year to $76.7 million, with a record adjusted EBITDA margin of 51.1% [6][11] - Total cash at the end of the quarter was $28.8 million, with total outstanding debt of $1.03 billion and a leverage ratio of 3.4 times [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company passed an additional 13,700 homes in greenfield markets, bringing the total to 75,600 homes passed [5][7] - Penetration rates in greenfield markets remained strong at 16.3% [7] - The traditional video business saw a 38% decrease in subscribers, now at 48,900 [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The 2025 Edge Out Vintage passed 1,500 new homes with a penetration rate close to 27% [8] - The 2024 Edge Out Vintage increased its penetration rate to 44.6%, while the 2023 vintage increased to 31.4% [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on fiber to the home expansion initiatives while maintaining cost discipline [10] - The strategy includes migrating customers off the video platform and aligning with YouTube TV, which has seen significant growth [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted strong momentum in greenfield markets and emphasized the importance of cost management [5][10] - The company anticipates continued challenges in the traditional video business but expects growth in greenfield areas [10][27] Other Important Information - The company plans to spend between $60 million to $70 million on greenfield initiatives in 2025, despite a slower start due to weather issues [13][22] - Unlevered adjusted free cash flow for the first quarter was $37.8 million, an increase from the previous quarter [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Capital spending pace and new Greenfield homes passed - The company plans to spend $60 million to $70 million for the year, with more spending expected in the latter half [22] Question: Competitive landscape and net adds - Competition remains similar, with low churn aided by simplified pricing, and penetration rates in greenfield markets outperforming expectations [24][26] Question: Mobile products and their impact - Mobile offerings are not significant drivers for acquisition or churn reduction, with a focus on core broadband and YouTube TV services [28]