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Liberty Broadband Corporation (Nasdaq: LBRDA, LBRDK, LBRDP) generates news primarily through its activities as a communications-focused holding company and through developments at its principal operating asset, GCI Holdings, LLC. News coverage commonly highlights Liberty Broadband’s financial results, capital structure decisions, preferred stock dividends and corporate transactions involving its interests in Charter Communications and GCI.
Investors following Liberty Broadband news can expect regular updates on quarterly earnings, including revenue, operating income and Adjusted OIBDA for GCI Holdings and Liberty Broadband on a consolidated basis. Releases often provide detail on GCI’s consumer and business revenue, operating metrics such as cable modem subscribers and wireless lines in service, and capital expenditure programs focused on Alaska’s wireless and data networks.
Liberty Broadband also issues frequent announcements regarding the regular quarterly cash dividend on its Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, specifying the per-share amount, record date and payment date. Additional news items cover refinancing of GCI’s credit facilities, changes in leverage, and transactions involving Liberty Broadband’s Charter stake, such as share sales back to Charter and use of proceeds for debt service.
Strategic and corporate actions are another key source of news. The company has announced a planned spin-off of its GCI business into a new entity, GCI Liberty, Inc., and has provided trading and distribution details for the GCI Liberty shares. Liberty Broadband has also disclosed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Charter, along with related monthly repurchases of Charter Class A common stock by Charter from Liberty Broadband. Investor communications, including conference call schedules, investor meetings and webcasts, are regularly announced and may include commentary on Liberty Broadband’s financial performance and outlook.
This news page brings together these types of announcements so that readers can review Liberty Broadband’s earnings releases, dividend declarations, financing updates and transaction-related disclosures in one place.
Liberty Broadband (Nasdaq: LBRDA, LBRDK, LBRDP) has declared a quarterly cash dividend for holders of its Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: LBRDP). The dividend amount is set at $0.43750001 per share, payable on October 15, 2024, to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2024. Liberty Broadband operates in various communications businesses, with its principal assets including an interest in Charter Communications and ownership of GCI, Alaska's largest communications provider. GCI offers a range of services including data, wireless, video, voice, and managed services to consumers and businesses across Alaska and nationwide.
Liberty Broadband reported Q2 2024 results, highlighting key financial metrics and operations. The fair value of its Charter investment was $13.7 billion as of June 30th. The company issued $860 million in exchangeable senior debentures and used the proceeds to repay debt and repurchase debentures. GCI revenue remained flat at $246 million, with operating income of $30 million and a 7% decrease in Adjusted OIBDA to $86 million. Liberty Broadband maintained a 26% fully diluted equity interest in Charter and received $74 million from selling 270,000 Charter shares. The company's total debt decreased to $3.726 billion, and it has a remaining share repurchase authorization of approximately $1.7 billion.
Liberty Broadband (Nasdaq: LBRDA) will disclose its second-quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, August 8, 2024. The announcement will be made prior to the market opening and followed by a conference call at 11:15 a.m. E.T. The press release, detailing the financial performance and outlook, will be accessible on Liberty Broadband's investor relations website. A Q&A session with management, focusing on Liberty Broadband and Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, will follow the prepared remarks.
Liberty Broadband (Nasdaq: LBRDA, LBRDK, LBRDP) has successfully closed its private offering of $860 million in 3.125% exchangeable senior debentures due 2054. These debentures are exchangeable for Charter Communications Class A common stock, with an initial exchange price of approximately $393.05 per share. The offering includes an additional $60 million from the partial exercise of an option granted to initial purchasers. Liberty Broadband may redeem these debentures on or after December 15, 2028, and holders have the option to require a purchase on that date. The company used proceeds to repay $540 million in borrowings, and repurchased $300 million of its 3.125% debentures due 2053. The debentures were offered to Qualified Institutional Buyers and are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
NCTA – the Internet & Television Association, has released 'Every Last Mile,' a 20-minute docufilm highlighting the arduous efforts of broadband construction crews to bring digital connectivity to rural America. This film follows crews in Alaska, Arizona, and Minnesota, showcasing their struggles against challenging terrains, weather, and logistical issues. The release aligns with the 'Internet for All' initiative, supported by $42.45 billion in federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funds. Between 2022 and 2023, the cable industry has connected 1.3 million new rural homes and businesses, increasing gigabit speed access to 5.4 million homes and businesses. The film also complements NCTA's multimedia Rural Experience webpage, which details the extensive engineering efforts behind these broadband expansions.
Liberty Broadband (Nasdaq: LBRDA, LBRDK, LBRDP) announced an $800 million upsized private offering of 3.125% exchangeable senior debentures due 2054. The debentures, exchangeable for Charter Communications Class A common stock, offer initial purchasers an option to buy an additional $120 million worth. Each $1,000 principal amount is initially exchangeable for 2.5442 shares of Charter stock, with an initial exchange price of $393.05 per share. The offering, closing on July 2, 2024, aims to repay $500 million in margin loans, repurchase $300 million of Liberty’s 3.125% debentures due 2053, and for general corporate purposes. Interest payments are quarterly, starting December 31, 2024, and the debentures can be redeemed or purchased back on or after December 15, 2028.
Liberty Broadband (Nasdaq: LBRDA) announced a private offering of $500 million in exchangeable senior debentures due 2054, potentially increasing to $575 million if initial purchasers exercise their option to buy more. These debentures can be exchanged for Charter Communications Class A stock, or its cash equivalent, during specified periods. The company plans to use the proceeds for debt repayment and general corporate purposes. The offering is to Qualified Institutional Buyers and isn't registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or state securities laws.
Liberty Broadband (Nasdaq: LBRDA, LBRDK, LBRDP) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.43750001 per share on its Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, payable on July 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of July 1, 2024. Liberty Broadband operates a diverse range of communications businesses and holds significant interests in Charter Communications and GCI, Alaska's largest communications provider. GCI offers data, wireless, video, voice, and managed services across Alaska and nationwide.
Liberty Broadband (Nasdaq: LBRDA, LBRDK, LBRDP) will hold its virtual Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 8:15 a.m. Mountain Time.
Stockholders of record as of April 16, 2024, can participate by logging in at the designated meeting website using their 16-digit control number provided on their proxy card or Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials.
The meeting will allow stockholders to listen, vote, and submit questions. The webcast will also be available on Liberty Broadband's investor relations website, with an archive accessible post-meeting after SEC filings.
Liberty Broadband's principal assets include its stake in Charter Communications and GCI, Alaska's largest communications provider. GCI offers data, wireless, video, voice, and managed services throughout Alaska and nationwide.
Liberty Broadband reported first quarter 2024 results with key highlights: Fair value of Charter investment at $13.4 billion, share repurchases, GCI revenue flat at $245 million, operating income at $37 million, and Adjusted OIBDA at $90 million. Liberty Broadband's balance sheet shows cash decreased due to Charter share sales, GCI cash decreased from operations, and debt decreased as GCI repaid $60 million under its senior credit facility. GCI's financial results remained flat with revenue down 1% in Consumer segment, flat in Business segment, and net capital expenditures expected to be around $200 million for the full year 2024.