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 of Array capital stock: 81.9% TDS voting interest in Array: 95.9% Proposal date: May 7, 2026 +1 more

4 metrics

TDS ownership of Array capital stock 81.9% Current percentage of Array outstanding capital stock owned by TDS

TDS voting interest in Array 95.9% Current percentage of Array voting interests controlled by TDS

Proposal date May 7, 2026 Date of TDS’s non-binding proposal to acquire remaining Array shares

Independent directors on special committee 3 directors Number of disinterested, independent directors evaluating the proposal

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Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 01 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
May 01	Earnings call scheduling	Neutral	+0.9%	Announced timing and webcast details for upcoming Q1 2026 results.
Apr 27	Executive appointment	Neutral	-2.4%	Named a new senior vice president and CIO to lead IT and cybersecurity.
Feb 24	Investor conference appearance	Neutral	+1.9%	Planned joint TDS and Array presentation at a major institutional conference.
Feb 20	Dividend declaration	Positive	-0.6%	Declared Q1 2026 common and preferred dividends with specified per‑share amounts.
Feb 20	Earnings and strategic update	Positive	-0.6%	Reported 2025 results plus spectrum sale, special dividend, buybacks, and fiber goals.

Pattern Detected

Across the last five news items, three price reactions aligned with the apparent news tone while two—both around shareholder‑focused actions—moved in the opposite direction.

Recent Company History

Recent TDS news centered on capital returns, strategic shifts, and investor communication. On Feb 20, TDS reported Q4 and full-year 2025 results, highlighting spectrum sales, a $10.25 special dividend, and buybacks, followed the same day by a dividend declaration. Earlier, TDS and Array jointly presented at a major investor conference and later announced Q1 results timing for May 8, 2026. A new CIO was appointed on Apr 27. Today’s Array special committee news connects to this broader restructuring and combination narrative.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details a non‑binding, all‑stock proposal from TDS to acquire the remaining Array ...

Analysis

This announcement details a non‑binding, all‑stock proposal from TDS to acquire the remaining Array shares it does not already own, on top of its existing 81.9% capital and 95.9% voting interests. A three‑member independent special committee will evaluate the offer, and there is no assurance a transaction occurs. Investors may monitor further SEC filings, committee updates, and how this potential merger fits with prior restructuring and capital return steps.

Key Terms

non-binding proposal, special committee, independent directors, Form 8-K, +2 more

6 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 financial

"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 financial

"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.

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.

voting interests financial

"81.9% of the outstanding capital stock of and 95.9% of the voting interests"

Voting interests are the ownership stakes that give shareholders the right to vote on a company’s key decisions, such as electing the board, approving mergers, or changing bylaws. Think of owning voting interests like holding tickets to a group decision: more tickets means more influence over the company’s direction, which matters to investors because control can affect strategy, risk, and the potential value of their investment.

disinterested stockholders financial

"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.

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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.