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TDS reports first quarter 2026 resultsMay 8, 2026 7:27 AM
PR Newswire (US) TDS Telecom and Array both reaffirm guidance for 2026CHICAGO, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced, TDS will hold a teleconference on May 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CT. Listen to the call live via the Events & Presentations page of investors.tdsinc.com.Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) reported first quarter 2026 operating results."TDS Telecom and Array entered 2026 with momentum," said Walter Carlson, TDS President and CEO. "Both business units are making meaningful progress toward their strategic objectives. During the quarter, TDS Telecom expanded its marketable fiber service footprint to 1.1 million addresses, while Array continued to optimize its operations and secure healthy application volume." "As part of our fiber growth strategy, we recently announced the acquisition of Granite State Communications in New Hampshire," continued Carlson. "Located adjacent to our existing operations, Granite State further expands our fiber footprint, adding approximately 11,000 additional fiber service addresses."Highlights*TDS TelecomExecuting on fiber broadband strategyDelivered 40,000 marketable fiber services addresses in Q1 2026Grew fiber connections —10,900 residential fiber net additionsTDS Telecom revenues down 3%, reduced by $6 million due to divestitures of non-strategic assetsExpanding fiber footprintEntered into agreement to acquire Granite State Communications in New Hampshire — 11,000 fiber service addresses; transaction expected to close in the third quarter of 2026ArrayOptimizing tower operationsSite rental revenues grew 92% year over yearExcluding the impact of DISH, continuing to grow tower tenancy and secure healthy application volume Continuing to close pending sales of wireless spectrumClosed on sale of certain 700 MHz wireless spectrum licenses for total proceeds of $74.8 million on May 5, 2026*Comparisons are 1Q'25 to 1Q'26 unless otherwise noted.TDS reported total operating revenues from continuing operations of $309.5 million for the first quarter of 2026, versus $290.4 million for the same period one year ago. Net income (loss) attributable to TDS common shareholders and diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations were $129.3 million and $1.11, respectively, for the first quarter of 2026 compared to $(23.2) million and $(0.20), respectively, in the same period one year ago. On January 13, 2026, Array closed on the sale of certain 3.45 GHz and 700 MHz wireless spectrum licenses for $1,018.0 million and TDS recorded a book gain of $150.9 million ($114.7 million net of tax expense) during the first quarter of 2026.Recent Development On May 7, 2026, TDS delivered to the Array Board of Directors a letter setting forth a non-binding proposal to acquire all of the outstanding Array Common Shares that are not owned by TDS (the "Array Proposal"). A special committee of independent and disinterested directors of the Array Board of Directors has been formed to evaluate this proposal. For additional information on the Array Proposal, see TDS' Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2026.2026 Estimated Results
TDS' current estimates of full-year 2026 results for TDS Telecom and Array are shown below. Such estimates represent management's view as of May 8, 2026 and should not be assumed to be current as of any future date. TDS undertakes no duty to update such estimates, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. There can be no assurance that final results will not differ materially from estimated results.TDS TelecomPreviousCurrent(Dollars in millions)
Total operating revenues$1,015-$1,055UnchangedAdjusted OIBDA1 (Non-GAAP)$300-$340UnchangedAdjusted EBITDA1 (Non-GAAP)$310-$350UnchangedCapital expenditures$550-$600Unchanged
ArrayPreviousCurrent(Dollars in millions)
Total operating revenues$200-$215UnchangedAdjusted OIBDA1 (Non-GAAP)$50-$65UnchangedAdjusted EBITDA1 (Non-GAAP)$200-$215UnchangedCapital expenditures$25-$35UnchangedThe following tables reconcile EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted OIBDA to the corresponding GAAP measures, Net income or Income before income taxes. In providing 2026 estimated results, TDS has not completed the below reconciliation to Net income because it does not provide guidance for income taxes. Although potentially significant, TDS believes that the impact of income taxes cannot be reasonably predicted; therefore, TDS is unable to provide such guidance.
2026 Estimated Results
TDS Telecom
Array(Dollars in millions)
Net income from continuing operations (GAAP)N/A
N/AAdd back:
Income tax expenseN/A
N/AIncome (loss) before income taxes (GAAP)($15)-$25
$770-$785Add back:
Interest expense—
45Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense325
50EBITDA (Non-GAAP)1$310-$350
$865-$880Add back or deduct:
(Gain) loss on license sales and exchanges, net—
(590)Short-term imputed spectrum lease income—
(75)Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)1$310-$350
$200-$215Deduct:
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities—
140Interest and dividend income5
10Other, net5
—Adjusted OIBDA (Non-GAAP)1$300-$340
$50-$65
Actual Results
Three Months EndedMarch 31, 2026
Year EndedDecember 31, 2025
TDS Telecom
Array
TDS Telecom
Array(Dollars in millions)
Net income from continuing operations (GAAP)$ 1
$ 180
$ 28
$ 172Add back:
Income tax expense (benefit)(2)
52
10
(31)Income (loss) before income taxes (GAAP)$ (1)
$ 232
$ 38
$ 141Add back:
Interest expense—
7
(7)
28Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense73
13
300
48EBITDA (Non-GAAP)1$ 71
$ 252
$ 331
$ 218Add back or deduct:
Expenses related to strategic alternatives review—
—
6
2Loss on impairment of intangible assets—
—
1
48(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net1
1
15
2(Gain) loss on sale of business and other exit costs, net2
—
(23)
—(Gain) loss on license sales and exchanges, net—
(157)
—
(6)Short-term imputed spectrum lease income—
(34)
—
(69)Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)1$ 74
$ 62
$ 330
$ 194Deduct:
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities—
40
—
174Interest and dividend income1
4
6
19Other, net1
—
5
—Adjusted OIBDA (Non-GAAP)1$ 71
$ 18
$ 319
$ 1
Numbers may not foot due to rounding.
1EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted OIBDA are defined as net income from continuing operations adjusted for the items set forth in the reconciliation above. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted OIBDA are not measures of financial performance under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (GAAP) and should not be considered as alternatives to Net income or Cash flows from operating activities, as indicators of cash flows or as measures of liquidity. TDS does not intend to imply that any such items set forth in the reconciliation above are infrequent or unusual; such items may occur in the future. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted OIBDA as measurements of profitability, and therefore reconciliations to Net income are deemed appropriate. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted OIBDA are useful measures of TDS' operating results before significant recurring non-cash charges, nonrecurring expenses, gains and losses, and other items as presented above as they provide additional relevant and useful information to investors and other users of TDS' financial data in evaluating the effectiveness of its operations and underlying business trends in a manner that is consistent with management's evaluation of business performance. Adjusted EBITDA shows adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and accretion, gains and losses, while Adjusted OIBDA reduces this measure further to exclude Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities and Interest and dividend income in order to more effectively show the performance of operating activities excluding investment activities.Conference Call Information
TDS will hold a conference call on May 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CT.Access the live call on the Events & Presentations page of investors.tdsinc.com or at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/890846584Before the call, certain financial and statistical information to be discussed during the call will be posted to investors.tdsinc.com. The call will be archived on the Events & Presentations page of investors.tdsinc.com. About TDS
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) provides broadband, video, voice and wireless services through its TDS Telecom business. Array leases tower space to tenants and provides ancillary services, holds noncontrolling interests in primarily wireless operating companies and holds certain wireless spectrum licenses. Founded in 1969, TDS is headquartered in Chicago.Visit investors.tdsinc.com for comprehensive financial information, including earnings releases, quarterly and annual filings, shareholder information and more.Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: All information set forth in this news release, except historical and factual information, represents forward-looking statements. This includes all statements about the company's plans, beliefs, estimates, and expectations. These statements are based on current estimates, projections, and assumptions, which involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that may affect these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: whether any transaction related to the TDS non-binding proposal delivered to the Array Board of Directors to acquire all of the outstanding Array Common Shares not owned by TDS will be accepted, rejected, consummated, or abandoned; whether any such transaction, if accepted or completed, will result in additional value for TDS or its shareholders and whether the process could result in adverse impacts on TDS' businesses; the manner in which Array's remaining business is conducted; strategic decisions regarding the tower business; whether the additional spectrum license sales to T-Mobile and the previously announced spectrum license sale to Verizon are consummated; whether Array can monetize its remaining spectrum assets; intense competition; economic and business risks associated with fixed rate annual escalators on colocation revenue contracts; Array's reliance on a small number of tenants for a substantial portion of its revenues; the ability to attract people of outstanding talent throughout all levels of the organization; TDS' lack of scale relative to larger competitors; inability to protect TDS' real estate rights, with respect to land leases; changes in demand, consumer preferences and perceptions, price competition, or cost; advances or changes in technology; impacts of costs, integration issues or other factors associated with acquisitions, divestitures or exchanges of properties and/or expansion of TDS' businesses; the ability of the company to successfully construct and manage its networks; difficulties involving third parties with which TDS does business; uncertainties in TDS' future cash flows and liquidity and access to the capital markets; the ability to make payments on TDS and Array indebtedness or comply with the terms of debt covenants; conditions in the U.S. telecommunications industry; the value of assets and investments, including significant investments in wireless operating entities that Array does not control; the state and federal regulatory environment, including changes in regulatory support received and the ability to pass through certain regulatory fees to customers; pending and future litigation; cyber-attacks or other breaches of network or information technology security; control by the TDS Voting Trust; disruption in credit or other financial markets; deterioration of U.S. or global economic conditions; and extreme weather events. Investors are encouraged to consider these and other risks and uncertainties that are more fully described under "Risk Factors" in the most recent filing of TDS' Form 10-K, as updated by any TDS Form 10-Q filed subsequent to such Form 10-K. For more information about TDS and its subsidiaries, visit:
TDS: www.tdsinc.com
TDS Telecom: www.tdstelecom.com
Array: investors.arrayinc.comTDS TelecomSummary Operating Data (Unaudited)As of or for the Quarter Ended3/31/2026
12/31/2025
9/30/2025
6/30/2025
3/31/2025Residential connections
Broadband
Incumbent Fiber130,200
127,300
123,500
121,200
119,700Incumbent Copper84,200
91,200
102,000
106,500
112,600Expansion Fiber168,500
160,600
150,700
141,800
133,200Cable179,100
182,800
186,100
188,200
190,200Total Broadband561,900
561,900
562,400
557,700
555,800Video107,200
111,500
114,300
116,500
118,700Voice216,900
228,900
242,200
248,700
256,900Wireless5,300
3,300
2,200
1,600
900Total Residential connections891,400
905,600
921,100
924,500
932,300Commercial connections166,500
173,900
180,300
184,300
187,600Total connections11,058,000
1,079,500
1,101,300
1,108,800
1,119,900
Total residential fiber net adds10,900
15,100
11,200
10,300
8,300Total residential broadband net adds100
4,500
4,600
3,900
2,800
Residential fiber churn21.3 %
1.2 %
1.5 %
1.1 %
0.9 %Total residential broadband churn1.8 %
1.6 %
1.7 %
1.5 %
1.3 %
Residential revenue per connection3$ 66.41
$ 65.95
$ 65.66
$ 65.85
$ 65.67
Capital expenditures (thousands)$ 125,963
$ 154,904
$ 102,429
$ 90,187
$ 58,870
Numbers may not foot due to rounding.
1Divestitures in 2025 resulted in a decrease of 19,000 connections, including 7,500 residential broadband connections.
2Residential fiber churn represents the percentage of incumbent and expansion fiber connections that disconnected service each month. These rates represent the average monthly churn rate for each respective period.
3Total residential revenue per connection is calculated by dividing total residential revenue by the average number of residential connections and by the number of months in the period. Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc.Summary Operating Data (Unaudited)As of or for the Quarter Ended3/31/2026
12/31/2025
9/30/2025Capital expenditures from continuing operations (thousands)$ 8,645
$ 12,933
$ 7,927Owned towers4,452
4,450
4,449Number of colocations14,290
4,572
4,517Tower tenancy rate20.96
1.03
1.02
1Represents instances where a third-party leases space on a company-owned tower. Includes T-Mobile MLA committed site minimum of 2,015. Excludes Interim Sites whereby T-Mobile is leasing up to 1,800 sites for a period of up to 30 months subject to the terms and conditions of the MLA. As of March 31, 2026, the Number of colocations and the Tower tenancy rate exclude DISH Wireless due to the low probability of collection on outstanding amounts.2Calculated as total number of colocations divided by total number of towers. Includes T-Mobile MLA committed site minimum of 2,015. Excludes Interim Sites whereby T-Mobile is leasing up to 1,800 sites for a period of up to 30 months subject to the terms and conditions of the MLA. As of March 31, 2026, the Number of colocations and the Tower tenancy rate exclude DISH Wireless due to the low probability of collection on outstanding amounts. Normalized to exclude DISH, tenancy ratios would have been 0.95 and 0.94, respectively in prior periods. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.Consolidated Statement of Operations Highlights(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedMarch 31,
2026
2025
2026vs. 2025(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
Operating revenues
TDS Telecom$ 249,572
$ 257,360
(3) %Array52,012
26,984
93 %All Other17,866
6,089
29 %Total operating revenues309,450
290,433
7 %Operating expenses
TDS Telecom253,304
257,501
(2) %Array(108,773)
56,611
N/MAll other121,101
10,255
N/MTotal operating expenses165,632
324,367
(49) %Operating income (loss)
TDS Telecom(3,732)
(141)
N/MArray160,785
(29,627)
N/MAll Other1(13,235)
(4,166)
N/MTotal operating income (loss)143,818
(33,934)
N/MOther income (expense)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities41,902
36,518
15 %Interest and dividend income13,786
6,270
N/MInterest expense(5,321)
(23,909)
78 %Short-term imputed spectrum lease income34,200
—
N/MOther, net5,450
2,725
N/MTotal other income90,017
21,604
N/MIncome (loss) before income taxes233,835
(12,330)
N/MIncome tax expense (benefit)54,408
(8,123)
N/MNet income (loss) from continuing operations179,427
(4,207)
N/MLess: Net income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax32,813
1,724
N/MNet income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to TDS shareholders146,614
(5,931)
N/M
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations(2,389)
16,171
N/MLess: Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax(369)
2,770
N/MNet income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to TDS shareholders(2,020)
13,401
N/M
Net income177,038
11,964
N/MLess: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax32,444
4,494
N/MNet income attributable to TDS shareholders144,594
7,470
N/MTDS Preferred Share dividends17,306
17,306
—Net income (loss) attributable to TDS common shareholders$ 127,288
$ (9,836)
N/M
Basic weighted average shares outstanding113,882
114,582
(1) %
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations attributable to TDS common shareholders$ 1.14
$ (0.20)
N/MBasic earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to TDS common shareholders$ (0.02)
$ 0.11
N/MBasic earnings (loss) per share attributable to TDS common shareholders$ 1.12
$ (0.09)
N/M
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding116,651
114,582
2 %
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations attributable to TDS common shareholders$ 1.11
$ (0.20)
N/MDiluted earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to TDS common shareholders$ (0.02)
$ 0.11
N/MDiluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to TDS common shareholders$ 1.09
$ (0.09)
N/M
N/M - Percentage change not meaningful.
1Consists of corporate and other operations and intercompany eliminations. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedMarch 31,
2026
2025(Dollars in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income$ 177,038
$ 11,964Net income (loss) from discontinued operations(2,389)
16,171Net income (loss) from continuing operations179,427
(4,207)Add (deduct) adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities
Depreciation, amortization and accretion85,943
84,329Bad debts expense3,383
1,380Stock-based compensation expense4,159
12,749Deferred income taxes, net(38,825)
(6,519)Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities(41,902)
(36,518)Distributions from unconsolidated entities18,373
11,254(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net1,810
1,888(Gain) loss on sale of business and other exit costs, net1,562
(998)(Gain) loss on license sales and exchanges, net(150,878)
(1,100)Other operating activities42
1,141Changes in assets and liabilities from operations
Accounts receivable2,787
(12,530)Inventory316
(229)Accounts payable(7,881)
1,844Customer deposits and deferred revenues(33,593)
108Accrued taxes91,865
(264)Accrued interest580
343Other assets and liabilities(49,074)
(95,131)Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities - continuing operations68,094
(42,460)Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities - discontinued operations(633)
228,069Net cash provided by operating activities67,461
185,609
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash paid for additions to property, plant and equipment(149,041)
(64,391)Cash paid for licenses—
(2,072)Cash received from divestitures1,016,478
8,042Other investing activities396
80Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities - continuing operations867,833
(58,341)Net cash used in investing activities - discontinued operations—
(64,337)Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities867,833
(122,678)
Cash flows from financing activities
Issuance of long-term debt1,300
—Repayment of long-term debt(150,314)
(7,736)Tax withholdings, net of cash receipts, for TDS stock-based compensation awards(1,710)
(5,639)Tax withholdings, net of cash receipts, for Array stock-based compensation awards(1,373)
(6,579)Repurchase of Array Common Shares—
(21,360)Dividends paid to TDS shareholders(21,860)
(21,896)Array dividends paid to noncontrolling public shareholders(159,890)
—Distributions to noncontrolling interests(638)
(1,639)Cash paid for software license agreements(166)
(839)Other financing activities9
(452)Net cash used in financing activities - continuing operations(334,642)
(66,140)Net cash used in financing activities - discontinued operations—
(8,826)Net cash used in financing activities$ (334,642)
$ (74,966)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$ 600,652
$ (12,035)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Beginning of period770,150
383,222End of period$ 1,370,802
$ 371,187 Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights(Unaudited)
ASSETS
March 31, 2026
December 31, 2025(Dollars in thousands)
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$ 1,366,604
$ 765,952Accounts receivable, net102,884
109,981Inventory, net3,746
4,062Prepaid expenses33,858
28,206Income taxes receivable—
1,292Other current assets12,987
13,976Total current assets1,520,079
923,469
Non-current assets held for sale737,437
1,598,131
Licenses1,642,824
1,642,972
Other intangible assets, net124,391
131,673
Investments in unconsolidated entities486,132
461,922
Property, plant and equipment, net3,025,322
2,965,455
Operating lease right-of-use assets513,237
515,081
Other assets and deferred charges161,905
159,600
Total assets$ 8,211,327
$ 8,398,303 Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights(Unaudited)
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
March 31, 2026
December 31, 2025(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt$ 7,515
$ 5,274Accounts payable97,068
115,822Customer deposits and deferred revenues84,165
125,140Accrued interest3,415
2,836Accrued taxes138,488
46,721Accrued compensation27,630
56,774Short-term operating lease liabilities26,297
26,180Current liabilities of discontinued operations20,242
20,242Other current liabilities38,855
41,322Total current liabilities443,675
440,311
Deferred liabilities and credits
Deferred income tax liability, net699,150
743,633Long-term operating lease liabilities548,420
549,617Other deferred liabilities and credits584,484
574,025
Long-term debt, net672,700
823,364
Total equity5,262,898
5,267,353
Total liabilities and equity$ 8,211,327
$ 8,398,303 Balance Sheet Highlights(Unaudited)
March 31, 2026
TDS
TDS
Corporate
Intercompany
TDS
Telecom
Array
& Other
Eliminations
Consolidated(Dollars in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents$ 55,212
$ 253,638
$ 1,113,325
$ (55,571)
$ 1,366,604
Licenses and other intangible assets$ 124,543
$ 1,642,039
$ 633
$ —
$ 1,767,215Investment in unconsolidated entities3,947
435,061
57,500
(10,376)
486,132
$ 128,490
$ 2,077,100
$ 58,133
$ (10,376)
$ 2,253,347
Property, plant and equipment, net$ 2,623,432
$ 386,727
$ 15,163
$ —
$ 3,025,322
Long-term debt, net:
Current portion$ 162
$ 6,094
$ 1,259
$ —
$ 7,515Non-current portion2,865
668,499
1,336
—
672,700
$ 3,027
$ 674,593
$ 2,595
$ —
$ 680,215 TDS Telecom Highlights(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedMarch 31,
2026
2025
2026vs. 2025(Dollars in thousands)
Operating revenues
Residential
Incumbent$ 77,292
$ 85,594
(10) %Expansion43,562
34,406
27 %Cable57,742
63,847
(10) %Total residential178,596
183,847
(3) %Commercial32,795
34,634
(5) %Wholesale38,117
38,677
(1) %Total service revenues249,508
257,158
(3) %Equipment revenues64
202
(68) %Total operating revenues249,572
257,360
(3) %
Cost of operations (excluding Depreciation, amortization and accretion reported below)97,182
100,964
(4) %Cost of equipment and products111
263
(58) %Selling, general and administrative81,061
83,148
(3) %Depreciation, amortization and accretion72,555
71,440
2 %(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net833
1,662
(50) %(Gain) loss on sale of business and other exit costs, net1,562
24
N/MTotal operating expenses253,304
257,501
(2) %
Operating income (loss)$ (3,732)
$ (141)
N/M
N/M - Percentage change not meaningful Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. Highlights(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedMarch 31,
2026
2025
2026
vs. 2025(Dollars in thousands)
Operating revenues
Site rental$ 51,024
$ 26,595
92 %Services988
389
N/MTotal operating revenues52,012
26,984
93 %
Operating expenses
Cost of operations (excluding Depreciation and accretion reported below)21,609
16,290
33 %Selling, general and administrative12,745
29,202
(56) %Depreciation and accretion 12,604
11,993
5 %(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net904
226
N/M(Gain) loss on license sales and exchanges, net(156,635)
(1,100)
N/MTotal operating expenses(108,773)
56,611
N/M
Operating income (loss)$ 160,785
$ (29,627)
N/M
N/M - Percentage change not meaningful Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.Financial Measures(Unaudited)Free Cash Flow
Three Months EndedMarch 31,TDS CONSOLIDATED2026
2025(Dollars in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities - continuing operations (GAAP)$ 68,094
$ (42,460)Cash paid for additions to property, plant and equipment(149,041)
(64,391)Cash paid for software license agreements(166)
(839)Free cash flow - continuing operations (Non-GAAP)1$ (81,113)
$ (107,690)
1Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure which TDS believes may be useful to investors and other users of its financial information in evaluating liquidity, specifically, the amount of net cash generated by business operations after deducting Cash paid for additions to property, plant and equipment and Cash paid for software license agreements.Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted OIBDA and AFCF Reconciliations
(Unaudited)EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted OIBDAThe following tables reconcile EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted OIBDA to the corresponding GAAP measures, Net income and Income (loss) before income taxes.
Three Months EndedMarch 31,TDS Telecom2026
2025(Dollars in thousands)
Net income (GAAP)$ 1,047
$ 3,527Add back or deduct:
Income tax expense (benefit)(2,089)
1,135Income (loss) before income taxes (GAAP)(1,042)
4,662Add back:
Interest expense(157)
(1,465)Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense72,555
71,440EBITDA (Non-GAAP)71,356
74,637Add back or deduct:
Expenses related to strategic alternatives review87
—(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net833
1,662(Gain) loss on sale of business and other exit costs, net1,562
24Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)73,838
76,323Deduct:
Interest and dividend income1,145
1,401Other, net1,388
1,937Adjusted OIBDA (Non-GAAP)$ 71,305
$ 72,985
Three Months EndedMarch 31,Array2026
2025(Dollars in thousands)
Net income from continuing operations (GAAP)$ 180,024
$ 5,483Add back or deduct:
Income tax expense (benefit)52,398
(192)Income before income taxes (GAAP)232,422
5,291Add back:
Interest expense7,180
3,667Depreciation and accretion expense12,604
11,993EBITDA (Non-GAAP)252,206
20,951Add back or deduct:
Expenses related to strategic alternatives review187
1,145(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net904
226(Gain) loss on license sales and exchanges, net(156,635)
(1,100)Short-term imputed spectrum lease income(34,200)
—Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)62,462
21,222Deduct:
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities40,408
35,927Interest and dividend income4,223
2,658Other, net(14)
—Adjusted OIBDA (Non-GAAP)$ 17,845
$ (17,363)Array Adjusted Free Cash Flow (AFCF)AFCF is a non-GAAP measure defined as Net income from continuing operations adjusted for the items set forth in the reconciliation below. AFCF is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to Net income from continuing operations or as an indicator of cash flows.Management believes AFCF is a useful measure of Array's cash generated from operations and its noncontrolling investment interests. The following table reconciles AFCF to the corresponding GAAP measure, Net income from continuing operations. This measure is presented following the sale of Array's wireless operations to T-Mobile on August 1, 2025, at which time the primary business operations for Array changed from providing wireless communications services to a standalone tower company.
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2026(Dollars in thousands)
Net income from continuing operations - Array (GAAP)$ 180,024Add back or deduct:
Income tax expense52,398Cash paid for income taxes(220)Stock-based compensation expense227Short-term imputed spectrum lease income(34,200)Amortization of deferred debt charges319Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities(40,408)Distributions from unconsolidated entities18,373(Gain) loss on license sales and exchanges, net(156,635)(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net904Depreciation and accretion12,604Expenses related to strategic alternatives review187Straight line and other non-cash revenue adjustments(2,874)Straight line expense adjustment1,342Maintenance and other capital expenditures(1,388)Adjusted Free Cash Flow from continuing operations - Array (Non-GAAP)$ 30,653 View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tds-reports-first-quarter-2026-results-302766869.htmlSOURCE Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Original: TDS reports first quarter 2026 results
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3月前
TDS reports fourth quarter and full year 2025 resultsFebruary 20, 2026 7:30 AM
PR Newswire (US)
TDS Telecom increases its long-term marketable fiber service goal to 2.1 million addressesTDS Telecom and Array provide 2026 guidanceCHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --As previously announced, TDS will hold a teleconference on February 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CST. Listen to the call live via the Events & Presentations page of investors.tdsinc.com.Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) reported results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025."2025 was a year of significant transformation for TDS," said Walter Carlson, President and CEO. "We completed the largest transaction in our history with the sale of our wireless business, launched a new tower company now operating as Array, and ended the year with 1.06 million marketable fiber service addresses at TDS Telecom. These actions strengthened our balance sheet and positioned the company for sustainable growth."HighlightsTDSRepurchased 1,765,863 Common Shares for $67.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2025Repaid $150 million of Export Development Canada debt in January 2026TDS TelecomExecuted on fiber broadband strategyGrew fiber net additions 44,900 in 2025Deployed 140,000 new marketable fiber service addresses in 2025Increased long-term marketable fiber service address goal to 2.1 million, an increase of 300,000 addressesArrayGrew site rental revenues 51% year over year Closed on the sale of wireless spectrum with AT&T on January 13, 2026, for $1.018 billionPaid a $10.25 per share special dividend on February 2, 2026TDS reported total operating revenues from continuing operations of $330.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, versus $295.3 million for the same period one year ago. Net income attributable to TDS common shareholders and related diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $37.2 million and $0.32, respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to $1.0 million and $0.01, respectively, in the same period one year ago.TDS reported total operating revenues from continuing operations of $1,228.2 million and $1,297.0 million for the years ended 2025 and 2024, respectively. Net income (loss) attributable to TDS common shareholders and related diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations were $48.2 million and $0.39, respectively, for the year ended 2025 compared to $(141.4) million and $(1.24), respectively, for the year ended 2024."In 2026, we intend to continue to advance our strategic priorities by investing in the expansion of TDS Telecom's fiber business and supporting co-location and profitability initiatives at Array. We also expect to close our pending spectrum transactions and pursue opportunities to further monetize our remaining spectrum," Carlson added.2026 Estimated ResultsTDS' current estimates of full-year 2026 results for TDS Telecom and Array are shown below. Such estimates represent management's view as of February 20, 2026 and should not be assumed to be current as of any future date. TDS undertakes no duty to update such estimates, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. There can be no assurance that final results will not differ materially from estimated results.TDS Telecom2026 Estimated
Results
Actual Results for
the Year Ended
December 31, 2025*(Dollars in millions)
Total operating revenues$1,015-$1,055
$1,038Adjusted OIBDA1 (Non-GAAP)$300-$340
$319Adjusted EBITDA1 (Non-GAAP)$310-$350
$330Capital expenditures$550-$600
$406* The 2025 divestitures at TDS Telecom impact year-over-year comparisons. The divested markets contributed $19M in annual revenues in 2025.
Array2026 Estimated
Results
Actual Results for
the Year Ended
December 31, 2025(Dollars in millions)
Total operating revenues $200-$215
$163Adjusted OIBDA1 (Non-GAAP) $50-$65
$1Adjusted EBITDA1 (Non-GAAP) $200-$215
$194Capital expenditures $25-$35
$30The following tables reconcile EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted OIBDA to the corresponding GAAP measures, Net income or Income before income taxes. In providing 2026 estimated results, TDS has not completed the below reconciliation to Net income because it does not provide guidance for income taxes. Although potentially significant, TDS believes that the impact of income taxes cannot be reasonably predicted; therefore, TDS is unable to provide such guidance.
TDS Telecom
Array
2026 Estimated Results
Actual Results forthe Year EndedDecember 31, 2025
2026 Estimated Results
Actual Results forthe Year EndedDecember 31, 2025(Dollars in millions)
Net income from continuing operations (GAAP)
N/A
$28
N/A
$172Add back:
Income tax expense (benefit)
N/A
10
N/A
(31)Income (loss) before income taxes (GAAP)
($15)-$25
$38
$780-$795
$141Add back or deduct:
Interest expense
—
(7)
45
28Depreciation, amortization and accretion
325
300
50
48EBITDA (Non-GAAP)1
$310-$350
$331
$875-$890
$218Add back or deduct:
Expenses related to strategic alternatives review
—
6
—
2Loss on impairment of intangible assets
—
1
—
48(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net
—
15
—
2(Gain) loss on sale of business and other exit costs, net
—
(23)
—
—(Gain) loss on license sales and exchanges, net
—
—
(595)
(6)Short-term imputed spectrum lease income
—
—
(80)
(69)Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)1
$310-$350
$330
$200-$215
$194Deduct:
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities
—
—
140
174Interest and dividend income
5
6
10
19Other, net
5
5
—
—Adjusted OIBDA (Non-GAAP)1
$300-$340
$319
$50-$65
$1Numbers may not foot due to rounding. 1 EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted OIBDA are defined as net income adjusted for the items set forth in the reconciliation above. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted OIBDA are not measures of financial performance under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (GAAP) and should not be considered as alternatives to Net income or Cash flows from operating activities, as indicators of cash flows or as measures of liquidity. TDS does not intend to imply that any such items set forth in the reconciliation above are infrequent or unusual; such items may occur in the future. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted OIBDA as measurements of profitability, and therefore reconciliations to Net income are deemed appropriate. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted OIBDA are useful measures of TDS' operating results before significant recurring non-cash charges, nonrecurring expenses, gains and losses, and other items as presented above as they provide additional relevant and useful information to investors and other users of TDS' financial data in evaluating the effectiveness of its operations and underlying business trends in a manner that is consistent with management's evaluation of business performance. Adjusted EBITDA shows adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and accretion, gains and losses while Adjusted OIBDA reduces this measure further to exclude Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities and Interest and dividend income in order to more effectively show the performance of operating activities excluding investment activities. The table above reconciles EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted OIBDA to the corresponding GAAP measure, Net income or Income before income taxes.Conference Call Information
TDS will hold a conference call on February 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time.Access the live call on the Events & Presentations page of investors.tdsinc.com or at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/189864142Before the call, certain financial and statistical information to be discussed during the call will be posted to investors.tdsinc.com. The call will be archived on the Events & Presentations page of investors.tdsinc.com.About TDS
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) provides broadband, video, voice and wireless services through its TDS Telecom business. Array leases tower space to tenants and provides ancillary services, holds noncontrolling interests in primarily wireless operating companies and holds certain wireless spectrum licenses. Founded in 1969, TDS is headquartered in Chicago.Visit investors.tdsinc.com for comprehensive financial information, including earnings releases, quarterly and annual filings, shareholder information and more.Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: All information set forth in this news release, except historical and factual information, represents forward-looking statements. This includes all statements about the company's plans, beliefs, estimates, and expectations. These statements are based on current estimates, projections, and assumptions, which involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that may affect these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the manner in which Array's remaining business is conducted; strategic decisions regarding the tower business; whether the additional spectrum license sales to T-Mobile and the previously announced spectrum license sales to Verizon are consummated; whether Array can monetize its remaining spectrum assets; intense competition; economic and business risks associated with fixed rate annual escalators on colocation revenue contracts; Array's reliance on a small number of tenants for a substantial portion of its revenues; the ability to attract people of outstanding talent throughout all levels of the organization; TDS' lack of scale relative to larger competitors; inability to protect TDS' real estate rights, with respect to land leases; changes in demand, consumer preferences and perceptions, price competition, or churn rates; advances or changes in technology; impacts of costs, integration problems or other factors associated with acquisitions, divestitures or exchanges of properties and/or expansion of TDS' businesses; the ability of the company to successfully construct and manage its networks; difficulties involving third parties with which TDS does business; uncertainties in TDS' future cash flows and liquidity and access to the capital markets; the ability to make payments on TDS and Array indebtedness or comply with the terms of debt covenants; conditions in the U.S. telecommunications industry; the value of assets and investments, including significant investments in wireless operating entities Array does not control; the state and federal regulatory environment, including changes in regulatory support received and the ability to pass through certain regulatory fees to customers; pending and future litigation; cyber-attacks or other breaches of network or information technology security; control by the TDS Voting Trust; disruption in credit or other financial markets; deterioration of U.S. or global economic conditions; and extreme weather events. Investors are encouraged to consider these and other risks and uncertainties that are more fully described under "Risk Factors" in the most recent filing of TDS' Form 10-K.For more information about TDS and its subsidiaries, visit:
TDS: www.tdsinc.com
TDS Telecom: www.tdstelecom.com
Array: investors.arrayinc.com Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc.Summary Operating Data (Unaudited) As of or for the Quarter Ended12/31/2025
9/30/2025Capital expenditures from continuing operations (thousands)$ 12,933
$ 7,927Owned towers4,450
4,449Number of colocations14,572
4,517Tower tenancy rate21.03
1.021 Represents instances where a third-party leases space on a company-owned tower. Includes T-Mobile MLA committed site minimum of 2,015. Excludes Interim Sites whereby T-Mobile is leasing up to 1,800 sites for a period of up to 30 months subject to the terms and conditions of the MLA.
2 Calculated as total number of colocations divided by total number of towers. Includes T-Mobile MLA committed site minimum of 2,015. Excludes Interim Sites whereby T-Mobile is leasing up to 1,800 sites for a period of up to 30 months subject to the terms and conditions of the MLA. TDS TelecomSummary Operating Data (Unaudited) As of or for the Quarter Ended12/31/2025
9/30/2025
6/30/2025
3/31/2025
12/31/2024Residential connections
Broadband
Incumbent Fiber127,300
123,500
121,200
119,700
118,500Incumbent Copper91,200
102,000
106,500
112,600
116,900Expansion Fiber160,600
150,700
141,800
133,200
126,100Cable182,800
186,100
188,200
190,200
191,500Total Broadband561,900
562,400
557,700
555,800
553,000Video111,500
114,300
116,500
118,700
121,000Voice228,900
242,200
248,700
256,900
261,600Wireless3,300
2,200
1,600
900
100Total Residential connections905,600
921,100
924,500
932,300
935,700Commercial connections173,900
180,300
184,300
187,600
190,500Total connections11,079,500
1,101,300
1,108,800
1,119,900
1,126,300
Total residential fiber net adds15,100
11,200
10,300
8,300
13,600Total residential broadband net adds4,500
4,600
3,900
2,800
7,900
Residential fiber churn21.2 %
1.5 %
1.1 %
0.9 %
1.0 %Total residential broadband churn1.6 %
1.7 %
1.5 %
1.3 %
1.4 %
Residential revenue per connection3$ 65.95
$ 65.66
$ 65.85
$ 65.67
$ 64.72
Capital expenditures (thousands)$ 154,904
$ 102,429
$ 90,187
$ 58,870
$ 81,743Numbers may not foot due to rounding.
1 Divestitures in 2025 resulted in a decrease of 19,400 connections, including 7,700 residential broadband connections.
2 Residential fiber churn represents the percentage of incumbent and expansion fiber connections that disconnected service each month. These rates represent the average monthly churn rate for each respective period.
3 Total residential revenue per connection is calculated by dividing total residential revenue by the average number of residential connections and by the number of months in the period. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.Consolidated Statement of Operations Highlights(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedDecember 31,
Year EndedDecember 31,
2025
2024
2025vs. 2024
2025
2024
2025vs. 2024(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
Operating revenues
TDS Telecom$ 260,956
$ 264,295
(1) %
$ 1,038,358
$ 1,060,857
(2) %Array60,328
26,089
N/M
162,961
102,933
58 %All Other19,428
4,964
90 %
26,888
133,188
(80) %
330,712
295,348
12 %
1,228,207
1,296,978
(5) %Operating expenses
TDS Telecom
Expenses excluding depreciation, amortization and accretion179,941
187,101
(4) %
725,672
720,517
1 %Depreciation, amortization and accretion76,720
71,713
7 %
300,196
270,660
11 %Loss on impairment of intangible assets900
1,103
(18) %
900
1,103
(18) %(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net7,163
4,032
78 %
15,054
12,376
22 %(Gain) loss on sale of business and other exit costs, net(17,886)
(49,108)
64 %
(23,121)
(49,108)
53 %
246,838
214,841
15 %
1,018,701
955,548
7 %Array
Expenses excluding depreciation, amortization and accretion38,204
43,733
(13) %
163,929
175,553
(7) %Depreciation, amortization and accretion12,402
12,156
2 %
48,262
47,212
2 %Loss on impairment of intangible assets—
—
N/M
47,679
136,234
(65) %(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net1,125
219
N/M
1,746
809
N/M(Gain) loss on license sales and exchanges, net—
(900)
—
(6,123)
3,460
N/M
51,731
55,208
(6) %
255,493
363,268
(30) %All Other1
Expenses excluding depreciation, amortization and accretion14,610
14,989
(3) %
48,721
180,882
(73) %Depreciation, amortization and accretion667
950
(30) %
3,427
7,825
(56) %(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net36
(9)
N/M
47
(44)
N/M(Gain) loss on sale of business and other exit costs, net—
(7,510)
N/M
(797)
(19,242)
96 %
15,313
8,420
82 %
51,398
169,421
(70) %Total operating expenses313,882
278,469
13 %
1,325,592
1,488,237
(11) %
Operating income (loss)
TDS Telecom14,118
49,454
(71) %
19,657
105,309
(81) %Array8,597
(29,119)
N/M
(92,532)
(260,335)
64 %All Other1(5,885)
(3,456)
(70) %
(24,510)
(36,233)
(32) %
16,830
16,879
—
(97,385)
(191,259)
49 %Other income (expense)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities26,792
38,506
(30) %
176,101
163,623
8 %Interest and dividend income12,263
6,933
77 %
40,307
27,201
48 %Interest expense(12,316)
(29,657)
58 %
(112,668)
(108,575)
(4) %Short-term imputed spectrum lease income38,619
—
N/M
69,033
—
N/MOther, net3,112
2,541
22 %
13,574
5,622
N/MTotal other income68,470
18,323
N/M
186,347
87,871
N/MIncome (loss) before income taxes85,300
35,202
N/M
88,962
(103,388)
N/MIncome tax expense (benefit)22,936
14,728
56 %
(62,184)
(22,067)
N/MNet income (loss) from continuing operations62,364
20,474
N/M
151,146
(81,321)
N/MLess: Net income (loss) from continuing operations
attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax7,839
2,163
N/M
33,742
(9,150)
N/MNet income (loss) from continuing operations attributable
to TDS shareholders$ 54,525
$ 18,311
N/M
$ 117,404
$ (72,171)
N/M
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations$ 1,246
$ (13,313)
N/M
$ (130,904)
$ 54,840
N/MLess: Net income (loss) from discontinued
operations attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax(701)
(865)
(19) %
(7,264)
10,374
N/MNet income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable
to TDS shareholders1,947
(12,448)
N/M
(123,640)
44,466
N/M
Net income (loss)63,610
7,161
N/M
20,242
(26,481)
N/MLess: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests,
net of tax7,138
1,298
N/M
26,478
1,224
N/MNet income (loss) attributable to TDS shareholders56,472
5,863
N/M
(6,236)
(27,705)
77 %TDS Preferred Share dividends17,306
17,306
—
69,225
69,225
—Net income (loss) attributable to TDS common shareholders$ 39,166
$ (11,443)
N/M
$ (75,461)
$ (96,930)
22 %
Basic weighted average shares outstanding114,767
114,282
–
115,179
113,714
1 %
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing
operations attributable to TDS common shareholders$ 0.32
$ 0.01
N/M
$ 0.42
$ (1.24)
N/MBasic earnings (loss) per share from discontinued
operations attributable to TDS common shareholders$ 0.02
$ (0.11)
N/M
$ (1.08)
$ 0.39
N/MBasic earnings (loss) per share attributable to TDS
common shareholders$ 0.34
$ (0.10)
N/M
$ (0.66)
$ (0.85)
23 %
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding117,516
118,273
(1) %
118,563
113,714
4 %
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing
operations attributable to TDS common shareholders$ 0.32
$ 0.01
N/M
$ 0.39
$ (1.24)
N/MDiluted earnings (loss) per share from discontinued
operations attributable to TDS common shareholders$ 0.01
$ (0.11)
N/M
$ (1.04)
$ 0.39
N/MDiluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to TDS
common shareholders$ 0.33
$ (0.10)
N/M
$ (0.65)
$ (0.85)
23 %
N/M - Percentage change not meaningful.
1 Consists of TDS corporate, intercompany eliminations and all other business operations not included in the Array and TDS Telecom segments. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows(Unaudited) Year Ended December 31,2025
2024(Dollars in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)$ 20,242
$ (26,481)Net income (loss) from discontinued operations(130,904)
54,840Net income (loss) from continuing operations151,146
(81,321)Add (deduct) adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities
Depreciation, amortization and accretion351,885
325,697Bad debts expense8,172
7,424Stock-based compensation expense27,174
18,335Deferred income taxes, net(66,190)
(20,978)Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities(176,101)
(163,623)Distributions from unconsolidated entities215,599
168,701Loss on impairment of intangible assets48,579
137,337(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net16,847
13,141(Gain) loss on sale of business and other exit costs, net(23,918)
(68,350)(Gain) loss on license sales and exchanges, net(6,123)
3,460Other operating activities29,617
4,576Changes in assets and liabilities from operations
Accounts receivable(24,189)
6,185Inventory(10)
(327)Accounts payable(9,830)
(56,066)Customer deposits and deferred revenues(70,569)
399Accrued taxes(19,837)
(5,105)Other assets and liabilities(113,968)
6,295Net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations338,284
295,780Net cash provided by operating activities - discontinued operations251,605
850,093Net cash provided by operating activities589,889
1,145,873
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash paid for additions to property, plant and equipment(390,529)
(365,446)Cash paid for licenses(4,175)
(19,198)Cash received from divestitures72,342
147,267Other investing activities4,067
1,449Net cash used in investing activities - continuing operations(318,295)
(235,928)Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities - discontinued operations2,462,399
(518,572)Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities2,144,104
(754,500)
Cash flows from financing activities
Issuance of long-term debt325,000
440,000Repayment of long-term debt(1,962,116)
(455,548)Tax withholdings, net of cash receipts, for TDS stock-based compensation awards(1,275)
(2,308)Tax withholdings, net of cash receipts, for Array stock-based compensation awards(63,446)
(11,246)Repurchase of TDS Common Shares(108,129)
—Repurchase of Array Common Shares(21,360)
(54,091)Dividends paid to TDS shareholders(87,670)
(104,383)Array dividends paid to noncontrolling public shareholders(358,579)
—Payment of debt issuance costs(8,830)
(16,170)Distributions to noncontrolling interests(21,932)
(4,716)Cash paid for software license agreements(1,933)
(1,251)Other financing activities(16,258)
(1,115)Net cash used in financing activities - continuing operations(2,326,528)
(210,828)Net cash used in financing activities - discontinued operations(20,537)
(66,631)Net cash used in financing activities(2,347,065)
(277,459)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash386,928
113,914
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Beginning of period383,222
269,308End of period$ 770,150
$ 383,222 Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights(Unaudited) ASSETS December 31,2025
2024(Dollars in thousands)
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$ 765,952
$ 363,612Accounts receivable, net109,981
98,552Inventory, net4,062
4,052Prepaid expenses28,206
32,367Income taxes receivable1,292
2,487Current assets of discontinued operations—
1,163,032Other current assets13,976
31,088Total current assets923,469
1,695,190
Non-current assets held for sale1,598,131
12
Non-current assets of discontinued operations—
4,499,561
Licenses1,642,972
3,289,648
Other intangible assets, net131,673
160,804
Investments in unconsolidated entities461,922
500,471
Property, plant and equipment, net2,965,455
2,876,214
Operating lease right-of-use assets515,081
520,902
Other assets and deferred charges159,600
139,430
Total assets$ 8,398,303
$ 13,682,232 Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights(Unaudited) LIABILITIES AND EQUITY December 31,2025
2024(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt$ 5,274
$ 31,131Accounts payable115,822
74,866Customer deposits and deferred revenues125,140
46,992Accrued interest2,836
8,999Accrued taxes46,721
36,561Accrued compensation56,774
147,061Short-term operating lease liabilities26,180
27,529Current liabilities of discontinued operations20,242
671,575Other current liabilities41,322
44,980Total current liabilities440,311
1,089,694
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations—
2,310,660
Deferred liabilities and credits
Deferred income tax liability, net743,633
980,769Long-term operating lease liabilities549,617
540,904Other deferred liabilities and credits574,025
460,676
Long-term debt, net823,364
2,415,686
Noncontrolling interests with redemption features—
15,831
Total equity5,267,353
5,868,012
Total liabilities and equity$ 8,398,303
$ 13,682,232 Balance Sheet Highlights(Unaudited)
December 31, 2025
TDSTelecom
Array
TDS Corporate& Other
IntercompanyEliminations
TDSConsolidated(Dollars in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents$ 144,968
$ 113,400
$ 655,894
$ (148,310)
$ 765,952
Licenses and other intangible assets$ 131,826
$ 1,642,187
$ 632
$ —
$ 1,774,645Investment in unconsolidated entities3,947
412,608
55,868
(10,501)
461,922
$ 135,773
$ 2,054,795
$ 56,500
$ (10,501)
$ 2,236,567
Property, plant and equipment, net$ 2,562,057
$ 388,999
$ 14,399
$ —
$ 2,965,455
Long-term debt, net:
Current portion$ 160
$ 4,063
$ 1,051
$ —
$ 5,274Non-current portion2,887
670,258
150,219
—
823,364
$ 3,047
$ 674,321
$ 151,270
$ —
$ 828,638 TDS Telecom Highlights(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedDecember 31,
Year EndedDecember 31,
2025
2024
2025 vs.
2024
2025
2024
2025 vs.
2024(Dollars in thousands)
Operating revenues
Residential
Incumbent$ 80,179
$ 86,164
(7) %
$ 332,347
$ 355,395
(6) %Expansion41,935
31,373
34 %
152,531
114,113
34 %Cable58,847
64,787
(9) %
245,100
270,444
(9) %Total residential180,961
182,324
(1) %
729,978
739,952
(1) %Commercial33,941
37,374
(9) %
137,258
147,564
(7) %Wholesale45,965
44,363
4 %
170,499
172,520
(1) %Total service revenues260,867
264,061
(1) %
1,037,735
1,060,036
(2) %Equipment revenues89
234
(62) %
623
821
(24) %Total operating revenues260,956
264,295
(1) %
1,038,358
1,060,857
(2) %
Cost of operations (excluding Depreciation,
amortization and accretion reported below)99,351
103,047
(4) %
399,616
399,815
—Cost of equipment and products193
208
(8) %
754
723
4 %Selling, general and administrative expenses80,397
83,846
(4) %
325,302
319,979
2 %Depreciation, amortization and accretion76,720
71,713
7 %
300,196
270,660
11 %Loss on impairment of intangible assets900
1,103
(18) %
900
1,103
(18) %(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net7,163
4,032
78 %
15,054
12,376
22 %(Gain) loss on sale of business and other exit costs, net(17,886)
(49,108)
64 %
(23,121)
(49,108)
53 %Total operating expenses246,838
214,841
15 %
1,018,701
955,548
7 %
Operating income$ 14,118
$ 49,454
(71) %
$ 19,657
$ 105,309
(81) % Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. Highlights(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedDecember 31,
Year EndedDecember 31,Array2025
2024
2025vs. 2024
2025
2024
2025vs. 2024(Dollars in thousands)
Operating revenues
Site rental$ 54,990
$ 26,019
N/M
$ 154,654
$ 102,610
51 %Services5,338
70
N/M
8,307
323
N/MTotal operating revenues60,328
26,089
N/M
162,961
102,933
58 %
Operating expenses
Cost of operations (excluding Depreciation,
amortization and accretion reported below)22,823
20,174
13 %
79,485
72,997
9 %Selling, general and administrative15,381
23,559
(35) %
84,444
102,556
(18) %Depreciation, amortization and accretion12,402
12,156
2 %
48,262
47,212
2 %Loss on impairment of licenses—
—
N/M
47,679
136,234
(65) %(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net1,125
219
N/M
1,746
809
N/M(Gain) loss on license sales and exchanges, net—
(900)
N/M
(6,123)
3,460
N/MTotal operating expenses51,731
55,208
(6) %
255,493
363,268
(30) %
Operating income (loss)$ 8,597
$ (29,119)
N/M
$ (92,532)
$ (260,335)
64 %
N/M - Percentage change not meaningful
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.Financial Measures(Unaudited) Free Cash Flow
Year EndedDecember 31,TDS Consolidated
2025
2024(Dollars in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities - continuing operations (GAAP)
$ 338,284
$ 295,780Cash paid for additions to property, plant and equipment
(390,529)
(365,446)Cash paid for software license agreements
(1,933)
(1,251)Free cash flow - continuing operations (Non-GAAP)1
$ (54,178)
$ (70,917)1 Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure which TDS believes may be useful to investors and other users of its financial information in evaluating liquidity, specifically, the amount of net cash generated by business operations after deducting Cash paid for additions to property, plant and equipment and Cash paid for software license agreements. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted OIBDA and AFCF Reconciliations(Unaudited) The following table reconciles EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted OIBDA to the corresponding GAAP measures,
Net income (loss) and Income (loss) before income taxes.
Three Months EndedDecember 31,
Year EndedDecember 31,TDS Telecom2025
2024
2025
2024(Dollars in thousands)
Net income (GAAP)$ 8,187
$ 34,008
$ 27,516
$ 84,901Add back or deduct:
Income tax expense (benefit)9,595
20,301
10,157
35,040Income before income taxes (GAAP)17,782
54,309
37,673
119,941Add back or deduct:
Interest expense(2,487)
(1,676)
(6,654)
(5,197)Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense76,720
71,713
300,196
270,660EBITDA (Non-GAAP)92,015
124,346
331,215
385,404Add back or deduct:
Expenses related to strategic alternatives review2,711
—
6,207
—Loss on impairment of intangible assets900
1,103
900
1,103(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net7,163
4,032
15,054
12,376(Gain) loss on sale of business and other exit costs, net(17,886)
(49,108)
(23,121)
(49,108)Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)84,903
80,373
330,255
349,775Deduct:
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities—
(8)
4
(7)Interest and dividend income1,522
1,892
6,440
5,483Other, net(345)
1,295
4,918
3,959Adjusted OIBDA (Non-GAAP)$ 83,726
$ 77,194
$ 318,893
$ 340,340
Three Months EndedDecember 31,
Year EndedDecember 31,Array2025
2024
2025
2024(Dollars in thousands)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations (GAAP)$ 41,764
$ 11,832
$ 172,267
$ (80,464)Add back or deduct:
Income tax expense (benefit)23,332
(3,656)
(31,148)
(19,256)Income (loss) before income taxes (GAAP)65,096
8,176
141,119
(99,720)Add back:
Interest expense11,989
3,203
28,222
12,405Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense12,402
12,156
48,262
47,212EBITDA (Non-GAAP)89,487
23,535
217,603
(40,103)Add back or deduct:
Expenses related to strategic alternatives review95
1,607
2,444
21,521Loss on impairment of licenses—
—
47,679
136,234(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net1,125
219
1,746
809(Gain) loss on license sales and exchanges, net—
(900)
(6,123)
3,460Short-term imputed spectrum lease income(38,619)
—
(69,033)
—Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)52,088
24,461
194,316
121,921Deduct:
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities26,301
37,919
173,754
161,364Interest and dividend income3,649
2,579
18,917
11,656Other, net(81)
—
169
—Adjusted OIBDA (Non-GAAP)$ 22,219
$ (16,037)
$ 1,476
$ (51,099)Array Adjusted Free Cash Flow (AFCF)AFCF is a non-GAAP measure defined as Net income from continuing operations adjusted for the items set forth in the reconciliation below. AFCF is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to Net income from continuing operations or as an indicator of cash flows.Management believes AFCF is a useful measure of Array's cash generated from operations and its noncontrolling investment interests. The following table reconciles AFCF to the corresponding GAAP measure, Net income from continuing operations. This measure is presented following the sale of Array's wireless operations to T-Mobile on August 1, 2025, at which time the primary business operations for Array changed from providing wireless communications services to a standalone tower company. Array modified its AFCF metric for the three months ended December 31, 2025 to adjust for cash taxes paid in the quarter, which management believes best reflects cash generated from operations and investments. Under the modified presentation, the comparative calculation of AFCF for the three months ended September 30, 2025 would have been $63.4 million.
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2025(Dollars in thousands)
Net income from continuing operations - Array (GAAP)$ 41,764Add back or deduct:
Income tax expense23,332Cash paid for income taxes(191)Stock-based compensation expense259Short-term imputed spectrum lease income(38,619)Amortization of deferred debt charges946Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities(26,301)Distributions from unconsolidated entities65,867(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net1,125Depreciation, amortization and accretion12,402Expenses related to strategic alternatives review95Straight line and other non-cash revenue adjustments(5,190)Straight line expense adjustment1,398Maintenance and other capital expenditures(2,025)Adjusted Free Cash Flow from continuing operations - Array (Non-GAAP)$ 74,862
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