Array Digital Infrastructure Forms Special Committee of Independent Directors in Response to Receipt of Non-Binding Proposal from TDS

Rhea-AI Summary

Array Digital Infrastructure (NYSE: AD) announced that its board received a non-binding proposal dated May 7, 2026 from Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE: TDS) to acquire all outstanding common shares not owned by TDS. TDS currently holds approximately 81.9% of outstanding stock and 95.9% of voting interests.

The Board formed a three-member special committee of independent directors to evaluate the Proposal and retained PJT Partners as financial adviser and Cravath, Swaine & Moore as legal counsel. The Proposal is non-binding and conditioned on the Special Committee recommendation and approval by disinterested stockholders; no decision has been reached.

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Positive

• TDS ownership already ~81.9% of shares
• Special Committee of three independent directors formed
• Independent advisors retained: PJT Partners and Cravath

Negative

• Proposal is non-binding with no certainty of transaction
• Outcome contingent on recommendation and disinterested stockholder approval

Key Figures

TDS ownership stake: 81.9% TDS voting interest: 95.9% Special committee members: 3 directors

3 metrics

TDS ownership stake 81.9% Percentage of Array’s outstanding capital stock owned by TDS

TDS voting interest 95.9% Percentage of Array’s voting interests controlled by TDS

Special committee members 3 directors Number of disinterested and independent directors on special committee

Market Reality Check

Price: $55.77 Vol: Volume 135,845 is above t...

normal vol

$55.77 Last Close

Volume Volume 135,845 is above the 20-day average of 101,995 shares. normal

Technical Shares at $49.30 are trading below the 200-day MA of $50.59 and well under the $77.66 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

AD is down 0.9% with mixed peer moves: PHI -0.59%, TDS -0.04%, LBTYA +0.57%, LBT...

AD is down 0.9% with mixed peer moves: PHI -0.59%, TDS -0.04%, LBTYA +0.57%, LBTYB -0.93%, TKC -0.76%, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 01 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
May 01	Earnings date notice	Neutral	-1.0%	Scheduled first-quarter 2026 results release and webcast details.
Feb 24	Conference appearance	Neutral	+2.4%	Announcement of joint presentation at Raymond James investor conference.
Feb 20	Earnings and guidance	Positive	-2.1%	Reported 2025 results, 2026 guidance, asset sales, and special dividends.
Feb 13	Earnings date notice	Neutral	+0.6%	Set date and details for Q4 2025 results and conference call.
Jan 13	Asset sale and dividend	Positive	+6.6%	Closed $1.018B spectrum sale to AT&T and declared $10.25 special dividend.

Pattern Detected

News has often produced modest moves, with a notable positive reaction to asset monetization and a negative reaction following earnings and guidance.

Recent Company History

Over the last several months, Array announced major strategic shifts, including the $1.018 billion spectrum sale to AT&T and large special dividends of $23.00 and $10.25 per share. It reported full-year 2025 revenue of $163.0M and net income of $169.7M, then issued 2026 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $200–$215M. Conference and earnings-date announcements have produced relatively modest price changes, while asset monetization news drew the strongest positive reaction.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details a non-binding proposal from TDS to acquire Array’s remaining shares, with ...

Analysis

This announcement details a non-binding proposal from TDS to acquire Array’s remaining shares, with TDS already controlling 81.9% of capital stock and 95.9% of voting interests. A three-member special committee of independent directors, advised by PJT Partners and Cravath, will evaluate the offer for disinterested shareholders. Historically, large strategic steps like spectrum monetization and special dividends have been pivotal for Array. Key factors to monitor include any revised terms, special committee recommendations, and required approvals from disinterested stockholders.

Key Terms

non-binding proposal, special committee, independent directors, disinterested stockholders, +1 more

5 terms

non-binding proposal financial

"has received a non-binding proposal, dated May 7, 2026, from Telephone"

A non-binding proposal is an offer or plan presented by one party that outlines terms they would like to pursue but does not create a legally enforceable obligation. Think of it like a detailed handshake or a draft invitation to negotiate: it signals intent and frames possible outcomes, but either side can walk away or change terms without legal penalty. Investors watch these because they can move a stock’s price by suggesting a possible deal, yet they carry higher uncertainty than formal agreements.

special committee regulatory

"The Array Board has established a special committee (the "Special Committee"),"

A special committee is a group of people chosen by an organization to carefully examine a specific issue or problem, often when a decision could have significant consequences. Think of it as a task force brought together to investigate and recommend actions, ensuring that important matters are handled thoroughly and fairly. For investors, this means decisions are made with careful oversight, which can impact the organization's stability and future direction.

independent directors regulatory

"comprised solely of three disinterested and independent directors, to analyze"

Members of a company’s board who do not have significant business, family, or financial ties to the company and are not part of its management; they are chosen to provide impartial oversight of strategy, financial reporting, executive pay and risk. They matter to investors because independent directors act like an objective referee, helping ensure decisions favor shareholders’ long-term interests rather than insiders, which can strengthen trust and reduce the chance of mismanagement or conflicts of interest.

disinterested stockholders regulatory

"approval by a majority of the votes cast by disinterested stockholders."

Disinterested stockholders are shareholders who do not have a personal financial stake, family tie, or special role that would bias their judgment in a corporate vote or transaction. Think of them as neutral neighbors asked to decide on a street project while the homeowner involved doesn’t vote; their independent approval helps ensure decisions are fair and protects minority investors from deals that primarily benefit insiders. Investors watch this group because their support can legitimize major transactions and reduce the risk of self-dealing.

Form 8-K regulatory

"as an exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K as publicly filed by TDS"

A Form 8-K is a report that companies file with the government to share important news quickly, such as changes in leadership, major business deals, or financial updates. It matters because it helps investors stay informed about significant events that could affect the company's value or stock price.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

CHICAGO, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE: AD) ("Array" or the "Company") confirmed today that its board of directors (the "Board") has received a non-binding proposal, dated May 7, 2026, from Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) ("TDS") to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of the Company not currently owned by TDS (the "Proposal"). A copy of the proposal letter from TDS is available as an exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K as publicly filed by TDS today with the Securities and Exchange Commission.   

Currently, TDS owns approximately 81.9% of the outstanding capital stock of and 95.9% of the voting interests in the Company. The Proposal is conditioned on, among other things, the recommendation of a special committee of disinterested directors of the Company and the approval by a majority of the votes cast by disinterested stockholders.

The Array Board has established a special committee (the "Special Committee"), comprised solely of three disinterested and independent directors, to analyze, evaluate and negotiate (or reject) the Proposal.

The Special Committee has not made any decision with respect to the Proposal at this time. The Special Committee has retained PJT Partners as its independent financial advisor and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP as its independent legal counsel. The Special Committee intends, together with its independent advisors, to carefully evaluate the Proposal to determine the course of action that it believes is in the best interests of the Company and its disinterested shareholders.

The Proposal constitutes only an indication of interest by TDS and does not constitute a binding commitment with respect to the proposed transaction or any other transaction. There can be no assurance that any transaction will be accepted, rejected, consummated or abandoned, or any certainty with respect to the terms, timing and conditions of a transaction in the event an agreement is reached.

The Company and the Special Committee do not undertake any obligation to provide any updates with respect to the Proposal or any other transaction, or to provide any additional disclosures to reflect subsequent events, new information or future circumstances, except as required under applicable law. Shareholders of the Company do not need to take any action at this time.

About Array

Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. is a leading owner and operator of shared wireless communications infrastructure in the United States. Array owns 4,450 cell towers in 19 states and enables the deployment of 5G and other wireless technologies throughout the country. Currently, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. owns approximately 81.9% of the outstanding capital stock of and 95.9% of the voting interests in Array.

Forward-Looking Statements

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 the Proposal will be accepted, rejected, consummated or abandoned; whether the Proposal, if accepted or completed, will result in additional value for the Company's shareholders; whether the transaction process relating to the Proposal could result in adverse effects on the Company's business; 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 will be consummated; whether Array can monetize the remaining spectrum assets; competition in the tower industry; 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; inability to protect Array's real estate rights, with respect to land leases; advances or changes in technology; impacts of costs, integration problems or other factors associated with acquisitions, divestitures or exchanges of properties; uncertainties in Array's future cash flows and liquidity and access to the capital markets; the ability to make payments on 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; pending and future litigation; cyber-attacks or other breaches of network or information technology security; control by TDS; 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 Array's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and Array's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

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SOURCE Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc.

FAQ

What did Array Digital Infrastructure (AD) announce about a May 7, 2026 proposal from TDS?

Array said it received a non-binding acquisition proposal from TDS to buy remaining shares not owned by TDS. According to the company, TDS owns about 81.9% of outstanding stock and 95.9% of voting interests.

What steps has the Array board taken after receiving TDS's proposal for AD on May 8, 2026?

The board formed a three-member special committee of independent directors to evaluate the proposal. According to the company, the committee retained PJT Partners as financial adviser and Cravath as legal counsel.

Is the TDS proposal to acquire Array (AD) binding and will shareholders need to act now?

No; the proposal is non-binding and conditioned on approvals and committee recommendation. According to the company, shareholders do not need to take any action at this time.

What approvals does the TDS proposal for Array (AD) require before a transaction can close?

The proposal requires a recommendation from the Special Committee and approval by a majority of votes cast by disinterested shareholders. According to the company, additional terms, timing, and conditions remain uncertain.

How might TDS's ~81.9% ownership affect a potential transaction for Array (AD)?

TDS's majority stake could influence negotiations and shareholder vote dynamics, but a transaction still needs disinterested shareholder approval. According to the company, ownership is ~81.9% of shares and 95.9% of voting power.