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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) is set to host a conference call on August 6, 2021, at 11:15 a.m. (E.D.T.) to discuss its Q2 2021 results. A press release detailing these results will be issued prior to market open on the same day. The call will include a brief Q&A session, addressing financial performance and future outlook for Liberty Broadband and Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings. The conference will be available via live internet broadcast and can be accessed later as a replay on Liberty Broadband’s website.
GCI has announced a transformative $150 million partnership with Intelsat to enhance its satellite capacity. This collaboration aims to increase GCI's geosynchronous satellite capacity, addressing the growing connectivity needs in rural Alaska. The partnership will provide access to expanded C-band, Ku-band, and new Ka-band services, nearly quadrupling GCI's satellite capacity. GCI emphasizes its commitment to rural communities and will integrate future technologies, including low earth orbit satellites, ensuring a robust network for their customers.
Liberty Broadband Corporation (Nasdaq: LBRDA, LBRDK, LBRDP) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43750001 per share for its Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (LBRDP). The dividend will be payable on July 15, 2021, to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2021. Liberty Broadband holds significant interests in communications companies, notably Charter Communications and its subsidiary GCI, Alaska's largest communications provider, serving the region for nearly 40 years.
GCI, Alaska's largest telecommunications company, announced plans to deliver 2 gig internet access to 77% of Alaskans by 2022, becoming a national leader in internet speeds. This expansion includes an upgrade from the current 1 gig service at no additional cost for existing customers on GCI+ red plans. GCI also revealed plans to enhance service to remote communities, with the eventual goal of providing 10 gig speeds in the next five years. The company has invested over $3 billion in its Alaska network over the past 40 years.
Liberty Broadband Corporation (Nasdaq: LBRDA, LBRDK, LBRDP) has announced that Ron Duncan, CEO of GCI, will present at the TD Securities Virtual Telecom & Media Conference on May 26 at 2:10 p.m. E.D.T. The presentation will cover GCI's financial performance and future outlook. Interested parties can register for the live webcast on the Liberty Broadband website starting two days prior to the event. An archived version will also be available post-event, following SEC filings. Liberty Broadband primarily holds an interest in Charter Communications and operates through its subsidiary, GCI.
Liberty Broadband Corporation will host its virtual Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 26, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. M.T. Stockholders recorded by March 31, 2021, can participate through www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/LBRD2021. A Q&A session featuring Chairman John Malone and CEO Greg Maffei will follow, where they may discuss financial performance and outlook. Questions for the session are to be submitted via email by May 19, 2021. Access to the meeting will also be available on Liberty Broadband's website.
Liberty Broadband Corporation (LBRDA, LBRDK, LBRDP) reported first quarter results for 2021, highlighting a fair value of its Charter investment at $36 billion. The company generated $978 million from selling 1.6 million Charter shares while maintaining a 26% equity interest. Liberty Broadband repurchased 6.1 million LBRDK shares for $923 million at an average price of $152.30. GCI revenue grew 5% to $242 million, with adjusted OIBDA rising 11% to $96 million. The company's balance sheet showed $1.4 billion in cash and total debt of $4.8 billion.
Liberty Broadband Corporation (Nasdaq: LBRDA, LBRDK, LBRDP) announced that CEO Greg Maffei will present at the MoffettNathanson Media & Communications Virtual Summit on May 12 at 2:00 p.m. E.D.T. His presentation may include insights on the company's financial performance and future outlook.
The event will be streamed live online, and interested individuals can register on Liberty Broadband's website. An archived version of the presentation will also be available for 180 days following the event.
Liberty Broadband Corporation (Nasdaq: LBRDA, LBRDK, LBRDP) will host a conference call on May 7, 2021, at 11:15 a.m. EDT to discuss its Q1 2021 results. The press release detailing these results will be issued before market open on the same day. Interested participants can access the conference by calling GlobalMeet or via live webcast on the Liberty Broadband website. The call will also feature a Q&A session addressing inquiries about Liberty Broadband and Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc., along with discussions on their financial performance and future outlook.
Liberty Broadband Corporation (Nasdaq: LBRDA, LBRDK, LBRDP) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43750001 per share on its Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (LBRDP). The dividend is payable on April 15, 2021 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2021. Liberty Broadband owns interests in communications businesses, primarily in Charter Communications, Skyhook, and GCI, Alaska's largest communications provider, offering various data and managed services.
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