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Rogers Communications Inc. reports recurring developments across its Canadian communications, sports and entertainment business. Company news includes quarterly operating results, service revenue and adjusted EBITDA trends, wireless and cable subscriber activity, free cash flow, capital spending guidance, leverage metrics, and updates tied to sports and entertainment assets.
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Rogers Communications plans to release its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results on February 2, 2023, before North American markets open. The results will be distributed via newswire and available on investors.rogers.com. Management will hold a teleconference at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss results and outlook.
Rogers Communications reported strong Q3 results, with mobile net additions of 221,000, marking a 30,000 increase from last year. Adjusted EBITDA declined 1% to $1.583 billion, impacted by $150 million in customer credits from a network outage. Total service revenue grew 3%, while wireless service revenue increased 9%. Media revenue surged 12% driven by higher attendance at sporting events. The company plans to invest $20 billion in network improvements over five years, and reaffirmed its full-year guidance for 2022.
Rogers Communications has declared a quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share on its Class B Non-Voting and Class A Voting shares. This dividend will be paid on January 3, 2023, to shareholders recorded on December 9, 2022. The payment of future dividends remains at the discretion of Rogers' Board of Directors, meaning there’s no automatic entitlement to dividends outside of declared payments.
Rogers is a prominent Canadian technology and media company, publicly traded on the TSX and NYSE under the ticker RCI.
MONTREAL and TORONTO and CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 27, 2022 - Quebecor, Rogers Communications, and Shaw Communications participated in a mediation session, which did not result in a settlement. The companies expressed disappointment and criticized the Bureau's engagement, claiming it hinders lower wireless prices in Canada. They remain committed to transactions expected to transform the Canadian telecommunications landscape, allowing Videotron to emerge as a robust competitor and enhancing Shaw-Rogers' wireline business. Both transactions are seen as pathways to affordable telecommunications for Canadians.
Rogers Communications Inc. is set to release its third quarter 2022 financial results on November 9, 2022, prior to market opening. The results will be disseminated via newswire and will be available on their investor relations website. Management will hold a teleconference at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the financial outcomes and future outlook. Interested parties can access the live webcast through the company's website or dial in via a provided toll-free number. A recording of the presentation will also be accessible post-conference.
Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) has announced an extension of the Special Mandatory Redemption Date for its various Senior Notes to December 31, 2023. This extension allows RCI to maintain bond financing during the anticipated closing of the Shaw Communications acquisition. The consent solicitations for the Notes concluded on August 31, 2022, with RCI committing to pay approximately Cdn$520 million in Initial Consent Fees to consenting holders by September 9, 2022. The extension ensures proceeds from the Notes remain available for an additional year.
Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) announced on August 22, 2022, its intention to amend the indentures governing eight series of its senior notes. This move aims to extend the Special Mandatory Redemption date from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2023, in connection with its proposed acquisition of Shaw Communications. The consent solicitations for the amendments will expire on August 31, 2022. If the acquisition isn't completed by the new date, Rogers is obligated to redeem the notes at 101% of their principal value, plus accrued interest.
Rogers Communications reported strong Q2 2022 results, showcasing an 8% increase in total revenue to CAD 3.868 billion. Wireless service revenue rose 11%, while adjusted EBITDA surged 16% to CAD 1.592 billion. Notably, postpaid mobile net adds reached 122,000, with churn improving to 0.68%. Despite a CAD 150 million customer credit from a recent outage, the company remains optimistic, affirming full-year guidance for service revenue and EBITDA growth. The ongoing Shaw acquisition is projected to enhance competitive dynamics, ensuring long-term value for Canadian consumers.
Rogers Communications, Shaw Communications, and the Shaw Family Living Trust have extended the deadline for their proposed merger to December 31, 2022, with a potential option to extend to January 31, 2023. The merger aims to combine their resources and networks, marking a significant move in the Canadian telecommunications industry. They are also pursuing the sale of Freedom Mobile to Quebecor, with negotiations ongoing. This transaction has received necessary approvals but is still subject to further regulatory reviews.
Rogers Communications has declared a quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share on its Class A Voting shares and Class B Non-Voting shares. This dividend will be paid on October 3, 2022 to shareholders of record as of September 9, 2022. Dividends are contingent upon declaration by the Board of Rogers, meaning there is no guaranteed entitlement to future dividends unless declared.