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Liberty Broadband Corporation (Nasdaq: LBRDA, LBRDK, LBRDP) generates a steady flow of news related to its activities as a communications-focused holding company and its involvement in the cable and telecommunications sector. The company’s principal assets are its interest in Charter Communications, Inc. and its ownership of GCI Holdings, which operates the GCI communications business in Alaska.
News about Liberty Broadband frequently covers corporate and capital structure developments, including declarations of regular quarterly cash dividends on its Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (LBRDP). These announcements specify dividend amounts, record dates and payment dates for preferred stockholders, and highlight key terms of the preferred stock as part of the company’s financing profile.
Another recurring theme in Liberty Broadband’s news is strategic corporate transactions. The company has announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by Charter Communications, Inc., with Liberty Broadband common stockholders expected to receive Charter common stock. It has also communicated detailed plans for the spin-off of its GCI business into a separate entity, GCI Liberty, Inc., including record and distribution dates, the structure of the share distribution and the expected trading symbols and markets for GCI Liberty’s common stock.
Operational updates related to GCI Holdings also appear in Liberty Broadband’s news flow. These items can include quarterly financial results for GCI, information on revenue and operating income trends, capital expenditure programs focused on Alaska’s wireless and data networks, and initiatives aimed at expanding connectivity in rural Alaska. Separate announcements from GCI may describe partnerships and technology initiatives that support customer experience and network modernization, which are relevant to understanding Liberty Broadband’s principal operating asset.
Investors and followers of LBRDK news can use this page to review dividend declarations, earnings releases, transaction announcements, spin-off updates and GCI-related operational developments that shape Liberty Broadband’s profile in the communications and cable industry.
Liberty Broadband Corporation (Nasdaq: LBRDA, LBRDK, LBRDP) announced that its President and CEO, Greg Maffei, will present at the Deutsche Bank Media, Internet and Telecom Conference on March 8th at 4:00 p.m. E.S.T. Maffei is expected to discuss the company's financial performance and outlook during the presentation. The event will be broadcast live online, and interested parties can register through the Liberty Broadband website. An archive will be available for 180 days post-event.
Liberty Broadband reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2020 results, highlighting the completion of GCI Liberty acquisition on December 18, 2020. GCI's revenue grew 12% to $251 million in Q4, with operating income at $20 million and adjusted OIBDA rising 20% to $89 million. Liberty's repurchase authorization increased to approximately $2.5 billion as they repurchased 1.8 million shares at an average price of $154.87. Additionally, the fair value of Charter investment was reported at $39 billion as of December 31, 2020.
Liberty Broadband Corporation (Nasdaq: LBRDA, LBRDK, LBRDP) will have its President and CEO, Greg Maffei, present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on March 1st at 4:15 p.m. E.S.T. Maffei may discuss the company's financial performance and future outlook. The presentation will be available via live webcast, and interested viewers can register on the Liberty Broadband website. A recording will be accessible for 180 days post-presentation.
About Liberty Broadband: The company holds interests in communications, primarily through Charter Communications, and operates GCI, Alaska's largest communications provider.
Liberty Broadband Corporation (Nasdaq: LBRDA, LBRDK, LBRDP) will hold a conference call on February 26 at 11:15 a.m. EST to discuss its fourth-quarter 2020 results. CEO Greg Maffei will cover financial performance and outlook for Liberty Broadband and its subsidiary, Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings. The call provides an opportunity for analysts and investors to ask questions post-prepared remarks. Interested participants can register for the live webcast on Liberty Broadband's website, with replay available for one year following appropriate SEC filings.
On January 25, 2021, GCI and Quintillion announced a partnership to enhance telecommunications services in Nome and Kotzebue, Alaska. This collaboration aims to deliver 1 Gigabit internet speeds, akin to those in urban centers like Anchorage and Fairbanks. The service improvements will support telecommuting, streaming, and essential sectors such as healthcare, education, and business. This initiative is timely, addressing the increasing demand for reliable internet during the COVID-19 pandemic, and represents a step toward reducing the digital divide in underserved communities.
Liberty Broadband Corporation (Nasdaq: LBRDA, LBRDK, LBRDP) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43750001 per share for its Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The payment will be made on January 15, 2021, to shareholders on record as of December 31, 2020. The company primarily invests in communications businesses, with significant assets in Charter Communications and subsidiaries like GCI and Skyhook. GCI holds the position of Alaska’s largest communications provider, serving both consumer and business clients across challenging terrains.