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| EX-99.2 - EX-99.2 - UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORP | usmexhibit992.htm |
| 8-K - 8-K - UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORP | usm8k.htm |
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As previously announced, U.S. Cellular will hold a teleconference May 1, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. CDT. Listen to the live call via the Events & Presentations page of investors.uscellular.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
U.S. Cellular reports first quarter 2018 results
Revenue growth and expense reductions combine to produce a strong increase in profitability
CHICAGO, (May 1, 2018) — United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE:USM) reported total operating revenues of $942 million for the first quarter of 2018, versus $936 million for the same period one year ago. Net income attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders and related diluted earnings per share were $45 million and $0.52, respectively, for the first quarter of 2018, compared to $26 million and $0.31, respectively, in the same period one year ago.
“U.S. Cellular had a strong start to 2018 with positive results in customer satisfaction, revenue trends, network performance, cost reductions and profitability,” said Kenneth R. Meyers, U.S. Cellular president and CEO. “Our postpaid handset gross additions were up modestly year over year, and postpaid churn remained very low. Our total customer base increased year over year which, together with increased revenues from device protection plans, helped to offset service plan pricing pressure. We achieved growth in total operating revenues due to increased sales of both higher-priced devices and accessories.
“Our disciplined approach to promotional activity and our diligent focus on cost management resulted in an increase in profitability this quarter. We continue to manage our investments in network capacity to ensure the quality of our network provides an unmatched wireless experience for our customers and remains a competitive advantage. For the fourth time in a row, U.S. Cellular was ranked ‘Highest Network Quality Performance among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the North Central Region’ in J.D. Power's Wireless Network Quality Performance Study.”
U.S. Cellular’s current estimates of full-year 2018 results are shown below. Such estimates represent management’s view as of May 1, 2018. Such forward‑looking statements should not be assumed to be current as of any future date. U.S. Cellular undertakes no duty to update such information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. There can be no assurance that final results will not differ materially from such estimated results.
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2018 Estimated Results |
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Total operating revenues |
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Adjusted OIBDA (2)(3) |
$625-$775 |
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Adjusted EBITDA (2) |
$765-$915 |
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Capital expenditures |
$500-$550 |
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The following table provides a reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted OIBDA and Adjusted EBITDA for 2018 estimated results, actual results for the three months ended March 31, 2018, and actual results for the year ended December 31, 2017. In providing 2018 estimated results, U.S. Cellular has not completed the below reconciliation to Net income because it does not provide guidance for income taxes. Although potentially significant, U.S. Cellular believes that the impact of income taxes cannot be reasonably predicted; therefore, U.S. Cellular is unable to provide such guidance.
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2018 Estimated Results (1) |
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EBITDA (Non-GAAP) (2) |
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Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) (2) |
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As of January 1, 2018, U.S. Cellular adopted the new revenue recognition standard, ASC 606, using a modified retrospective approach. Under this method, the new accounting standard is applied only to the most recent period presented. As a result, 2018 amounts include the impacts of ASC 606, but 2017 amounts remain as previously reported. |
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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. U.S. Cellular does not intend to imply that any such items set forth in the reconciliation above are non-recurring, 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 U.S. Cellular’s operating results before significant recurring non-cash charges, gains and losses, and other items as presented above as they provide additional relevant and useful information to investors and other users of U.S. Cellular’s 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, and 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 (loss) before income taxes. |
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A reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA (Non-GAAP) to Operating income (GAAP) for March 31, 2018, actual results can be found on U.S. Cellular’s website at investors.uscellular.com. |
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U.S. Cellular will hold a conference call on May 1, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. Central Time.
- Access the live call on the Events & Presentations page of investors.uscellular.com or at https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1145/25623.
- Access the call by phone at 877-407-8029 (US/Canada), no pass code required.
Before the call, certain financial and statistical information to be discussed during the call will be posted to investors.uscellular.com. The call will be archived on the Events & Presentations page of investors.uscellular.com.
About U.S. Cellular
United States Cellular Corporation provides a comprehensive range of wireless products and services, excellent customer support, and a high-quality network to customers with 5.1 million connections in 22 states. The Chicago-based company had 5,900 full- and part-time associates as of March 31, 2018. At the end of the first quarter of 2018, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. owned 83 percent of U.S. Cellular. For more information about U.S. Cellular, visit uscellular.com.
Contacts
Jane W. McCahon, Senior Vice President - Corporate Relations and Corporate Secretary of TDS
312-592-5379
jane.mccahon@tdsinc.com
Julie D. Mathews, IRC, Director - Investor Relations of TDS
312-592-5341
julie.mathews@tdsinc.com
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: intense competition; the ability to execute U.S. Cellular’s business strategy; uncertainties in U.S. Cellular’s future cash flows and liquidity and access to the capital markets; the ability to make payments on U.S. Cellular indebtedness or comply with the terms of debt covenants; impacts of any pending acquisitions/divestitures/exchanges of properties and/or licenses, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain regulatory approvals, successfully complete the transactions and the financial impacts of such transactions; the ability of the company to successfully manage and grow its markets; the access to and pricing of unbundled network elements; the ability to obtain or maintain roaming arrangements with other carriers on acceptable terms; the state and federal telecommunications regulatory environment; the value of assets and investments; adverse changes in the ratings of U.S. Cellular debt securities by accredited ratings organizations; industry consolidation; advances in telecommunications technology; pending and future litigation; changes in income tax rates, laws, regulations or rulings; changes in customer growth rates, average monthly revenue per user, churn rates, roaming revenue and terms, the availability of wireless devices, or the mix of services and products offered by U.S. Cellular. Investors are encouraged to consider these and other risks and uncertainties that are discussed in the Form 8-K Current Report used by U.S. Cellular to furnish this press release to the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are incorporated by reference herein.
For more information about U.S. Cellular, visit:
U.S. Cellular: www.uscellular.com
Disclaimer:
U.S. Cellular received the highest numerical score in the North Central region in the J.D. Power 2016 V2, 2017 V1 & V2, and 2018 V1 (tie) U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance Studies. 2018 Volume 1 study based on 38,595 total responses from 5 providers, measuring the network quality experienced by customers with wireless carriers, surveyed July-December 2017. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com
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12/31/2017 |
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9/30/2017 |
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3/31/2017 |
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Smartphones |
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ARPU (2) |
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ABPU (Non-GAAP)(3) |
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ARPA (4) |
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ABPA (Non-GAAP)(5) |
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Churn rate (6) |
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1.23% |
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1.27% |
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1.16% |
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1.13% |
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1.29% |
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0.97% |
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0.96% |
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2.79% |
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As of January 1, 2018, U.S. Cellular adopted the new revenue recognition standard, ASC 606, using a modified retrospective approach. Under this method, the new accounting standard is applied only to the most recent period presented. As a result, 2018 amounts include the impacts of ASC 606, but 2017 amounts remain as previously reported. |
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Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) - metric is calculated by dividing a revenue base by an average number of connections and by the number of months in the period. These revenue bases and connection populations are shown below: |
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Average Billings Per User (ABPU) - non-GAAP metric is calculated by dividing total postpaid service revenues plus equipment installment plan billings by the average number of postpaid connections and by the number of months in the period. Refer to the end of this release for a reconciliation of this metric to its most comparable GAAP metric. |
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Average Revenue Per Account (ARPA) - metric is calculated by dividing total postpaid service revenues by the average number of postpaid accounts and by the number of months in the period. |
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Average Billings Per Account (ABPA) - non-GAAP metric is calculated by dividing total postpaid service revenues plus equipment installment plan billings by the average number of postpaid accounts and by the number of months in the period. Refer to the end of this release for a reconciliation of this metric to its most comparable GAAP metric. |
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Churn rate represents the percentage of the connections that disconnect service each month. These rates represent the average monthly churn rate for each respective period. |
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Includes reseller and other connections. |
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Market penetration is calculated by dividing the number of wireless connections at the end of the period by the total population of consolidated operating markets as estimated by Nielsen. |
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Free Cash Flow |
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Management uses Free cash flow as a liquidity measure and it is defined as Cash flows from operating activities less Cash paid for additions to property, plant and equipment. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure which U.S. Cellular 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. |
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Postpaid ABPU and Postpaid ABPA
U.S. Cellular presents Postpaid ABPU and Postpaid ABPA to reflect the revenue shift from Service revenues to Equipment sales resulting from the increased adoption of equipment installment plans. Postpaid ABPU and Postpaid ABPA, as previously defined herein, are non-GAAP financial measures which U.S. Cellular believes are useful to investors and other users of its financial information in showing trends in both service and equipment sales revenues received from customers.
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Postpaid ARPU (GAAP metric) |
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Calculation of Postpaid ABPU |
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Postpaid service revenues |
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Total billings to postpaid connections |
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Postpaid ABPU (Non-GAAP metric) |
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Calculation of Postpaid ARPA |
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Postpaid service revenues |
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Postpaid ARPA (GAAP metric) |
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Calculation of Postpaid ABPA |
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Postpaid service revenues |
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Equipment installment plan billings |
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Total billings to postpaid accounts |
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Postpaid ABPA (Non-GAAP metric) |
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(1) |
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