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Uniti Group Inc. Announces Launch of Fiber Securitization Notes Offering

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Uniti Group (Nasdaq: UNIT) announced an offering of $250,000,000 aggregate principal secured fiber network revenue term notes with an anticipated repayment date in January 2031. The Notes will be secured by fiber assets and customer contracts in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina. The Issuers expect a $75,000,000 variable funding note facility with a delayed draw feature subject to leverage tests and customary conditions. Uniti intends to use net proceeds for general corporate purposes, potentially including success-based capital expenditures and/or repayment of outstanding debt. The Notes will be offered under Rule 144A and Reg S and are not registered under the Securities Act.

Uniti Group (Nasdaq: UNIT) ha annunciato un’offerta di note a reddito di rete in fibra garantite per un importo aggregato di 250.000.000 di dollari, con una data di rimborso prevista per gennaio 2031. Le Notes saranno garantite da asset in fibra e contratti con i clienti in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi e South Carolina. Gli Emittenti prevedono una facility di note di finanziamento variabile da 75.000.000 di dollari con funzione di drawdown differito soggetta a test di leverage e condizioni abituali. Uniti intende utilizzare il ricavato netto per scopi aziendali generali, potenzialmente includendo spese in conto capitale basate sul successo e/o rimborso di debiti esistenti. Le Notes saranno offerte ai sensi della Rule 144A e della Reg S e non sono registrate ai sensi dello Securities Act.

Uniti Group (Nasdaq: UNIT) anunció una oferta de notas a rendimiento de red de fibra garantizadas por un importe agregado de $250,000,000, con una fecha de vencimiento prevista para enero de 2031. Las Notes estarán garantizadas por activos de fibra y contratos con clientes en Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi y Carolina del Sur. Las Emisoras esperan una facilidad de notas de financiación variable por $75,000,000 con una característica de drawdown diferido sujeta a pruebas de apalancamiento y condiciones habituales. Uniti tiene la intención de utilizar el producto neto para fines corporativos generales, potencialmente incluyendo gastos de capital basados en el éxito y/o el pago de deudas pendientes. Las notas se ofrecerán conforme a la Rule 144A y la Reg S y no están registradas bajo la Securities Act.

Uniti Group (Nasdaq: UNIT)$250,000,000의 총원금으로 담보된 광섬유 네트워크 수익 채권을 발행하며, 예정 상환일은 2031년 1월입니다. 채권은 Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, MississippiSouth Carolina에 있는 광섬유 자산과 고객 계약으로 담보됩니다. 발행사들은 $75,000,000의 가변 조달 노트 시설을 기대하며 지연 인출(delayed draw) 기능이 있고 레버리지 테스트 및 관례적 조건에 따라 운영됩니다. Uniti는 순자금을 일반 기업 용도로 사용하고, 성공에 따른 자본 지출 및/또는 미상환 부채의 상환을 포함할 수 있습니다. 노트는 Rule 144AReg S에 따라 제공되며 미국 증권법에 따라 등록되어 있지 않습니다.

Uniti Group (Nasdaq : UNIT) a annoncé une émission de notes de revenus issus du réseau en fibre, garanties, d’un montant total de 250 000 000 de dollars, avec une date de remboursement anticipé prévue en janvier 2031. Les notes seront garanties par des actifs en fibre et des contrats clients dans Alabama, Floride, Géorgie, Louisiane, Mississippi et Caroline du Sud. Les Émetteurs prévoient une facilité de notes de financement variable de 75 000 000 de dollars avec une fonction de tirage différé soumise à des tests de levier et à des conditions habituelles. Uniti a l’intention d’utiliser le produit net pour des besoins généraux de l’entreprise, pouvant inclure des dépenses d’investissement liées au succès et/ou le remboursement de dettes en circulation. Les notes seront offertes en vertu des Rule 144A et Reg S et ne sont pas enregistrées en vertu du Securities Act.

Uniti Group (Nasdaq: UNIT) kündigte eine Emission von gesicherten Net Revenue Term Notes für das Glasfasernetz im Gesamtnennbetrag von 250.000.000 USD an, mit einem voraussichtlichen Rückzahlungsdatum im Januar 2031. Die Notes werden durch Glasfaservermögenswerte und Kundenverträge in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi und South Carolina besichert. Die Emittenten erwarten eine 75.000.000 USD fassilität für variable Finanzierung mit einer verzögerten Draw-Funktion, vorbehaltlich Leverage-Tests und üblicher Bedingungen. Uniti beabsichtigt, den Nettomittelzufluss für allgemeine Geschäftszwecke zu verwenden, möglicherweise einschließlich erfolgsbasierter Investitionen und/oder der Rückzahlung ausstehender Schulden. Die Notes werden gemäß Rule 144A und Reg S angeboten und sind nicht gemäß dem Securities Act registriert.

Uniti Group (Nasdaq: UNIT) أعلنت عن عرض لسندات مضمونة من عوائد شبكة ألياف بسقف إجمالي قدره $250,000,000 مع تاريخ سداد متوقع في يناير 2031. ستكون السندات مضمونة بأصول ألياف وبعقود عملاء في ألاباما، فلوريدا، جورجيا، لويزيانا،ميسيسيبي وكارولاينا الجنوبية. تتوقع الجهات المصدرة مرفق سندات تمويل متغير بقيمة $75,000,000 مع ميزة السحب المؤجل يخضع لاختبارات الرفع المالي وظروف اعتيادية. تعتزم Uniti استخدام صافي العائد لأغراض الشركة العامة، بما في ذلك احتمالاً نفقات رأسمالية مرتبطة بالنجاح و/أو سداد ديون قائمة. ستعرض السندات وفقاً لـ Rule 144A وReg S وليست مسجلة بموجب Securities Act.

Uniti Group (Nasdaq: UNIT)宣布发行金额总计 $250,000,000 的受担保光纤网络收入长期票据,预计于 2031 年 1 月偿还。票据将由光纤资产及在 阿拉巴马州、佛罗里达州、乔治亚州、路易斯安那州、密西西比州和南卡罗来纳州的客户合同担保。发行人预计设有一项 $75,000,000 的可变融资票据通道,具备延迟提款功能,须符合杠杆测试及惯常条件。Uniti 打算将净募集资金用于一般企业用途,可能包括基于业绩的资本支出和/或偿还现有债务。票据将根据 Rule 144AReg S 发售,且未按证券法注册。

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  • Secured financing of $250,000,000 backed by fiber assets
  • Maturity extends to January 2031, providing medium-term funding
  • Expected $75,000,000 variable funding facility with delayed draw
  • Proceeds earmarked for capital expenditures and debt repayment
Negative
  • Notes secured by specified assets, creating asset encumbrance
  • Variable facility subject to leverage tests and drawing conditions
  • Offering limited to qualified institutional buyers (Rule 144A/Reg S)

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Uniti is raising secured, asset-backed financing of $250,000,000 with a Jan 2031 maturity.

The transaction uses limited‑purpose, bankruptcy‑remote issuers to offer $250,000,000 of secured fiber network revenue term notes, backed by fiber assets and customer contracts in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina. The Issuers also expect a $75,000,000 variable funding note facility with a delayed draw, governed by the same indenture.

The company states net proceeds may fund general corporate purposes, including success‑based capital expenditures or repayment of outstanding debt. Key, verifiable items to watch are the closing of the $250,000,000 offering, availability and draw conditions of the $75,000,000 facility, and the anticipated repayment date in January 2031.

Uniti’s Second Fiber Securitization in 2025

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Uniti Group Inc. (the “Company,” “Uniti,” or “we”) (Nasdaq: UNIT) today announced that Uniti Fiber ABS Issuer LLC and Uniti Fiber TRS Issuer LLC, limited-purpose, bankruptcy remote subsidiaries of Uniti (collectively, the “Issuers”), have commenced an offering of $250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of secured fiber network revenue term notes (the “Notes”), subject to market conditions and other factors. The Notes will have an anticipated repayment date in January 2031. The Notes will be secured by certain fiber network assets and related customer contracts in the States of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina.

In connection with the offering of the Notes, the Issuers expect to enter into a commitment for a $75,000,000 variable funding note facility with a delayed draw feature, subject to leverage tests and other customary drawing conditions. The variable funding notes will be governed by the same indenture that will govern the Notes.

Uniti intends to use the net proceeds of the offering of the Notes for general corporate purposes, which may include success-based capital expenditures and/or repayment of outstanding debt.

The Notes will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration under the Securities Act or any applicable state securities laws. The Notes will be offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A under the Securities Act and outside the United States in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

ABOUT UNITI

Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States. We build, operate, and deliver fast and reliable communications services, empowering more than a million consumers and businesses in the digital economy. Our broad portfolio of services is offered through a suite of brands: Uniti Wholesale, Kinetic, Uniti Fiber, and Uniti Solutions.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions with respect to the future and management’s current expectations, involve certain risks and uncertainties, and are not guarantees. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the proposed offering of the Notes and use of proceeds therefrom. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “will,” “would,” “predicts” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. The Company may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Future results may differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements that the Company makes. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, that could cause events and results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to the merger of Uniti and Windstream; competition and overbuilding in consumer service areas and general competition in business markets; risks related to Uniti’s indebtedness, which could reduce funds available for business purposes and operational flexibility; rapid changes in technology, which could affect its ability to compete; risks relating to information technology system failures, network disruptions, and failure to protect, loss of, or unauthorized access to, or release of, data; risks related to various forms of regulation from the Federal Communications Commission, state regulatory commissions and other government entities and effects of unfavorable legal proceedings, government investigations, and complex and changing laws; risks inherent in the communications industry and associated with general economic conditions; and additional risks set forth in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of Uniti and its predecessor’s most recently filed periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as well as Uniti’s predecessor’s registration statement on Form S-4 dated February 12, 2025. The discussion of such risks is not an indication that any such risks have occurred at the time of this filing. The Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. Uniti expressly disclaims any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements set forth in this press release to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

INVESTOR CONTACTS:

Paul Bullington, 251-662-1512
Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
paul.bullington@uniti.com

Bill DiTullio, 501-850-0872
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasury
bill.ditullio@uniti.com

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Scott L. Morris
Associate Director, Media & External Communications
501-580-4759
scott.l.morris@uniti.com

Brandi Stafford
Vice President, Corporate Communications
501-351-0067
brandi.stafford@uniti.com

This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual.


FAQ

What did Uniti (UNIT) announce on October 6, 2025 regarding securitization?

Uniti announced an offering of $250,000,000 secured fiber revenue term notes with repayment anticipated in January 2031.

Which assets secure the Uniti (UNIT) $250M notes announced October 6, 2025?

The Notes are secured by fiber network assets and customer contracts in AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, and SC.

What is the expected size and feature of the additional Uniti (UNIT) financing?

Issuers expect a $75,000,000 variable funding note facility with a delayed draw, subject to leverage tests.

How will Uniti (UNIT) use net proceeds from the October 6, 2025 notes offering?

Uniti intends to use net proceeds for general corporate purposes, which may include success-based capex and/or debt repayment.

Are Uniti's (UNIT) October 6, 2025 notes registered under the Securities Act?

No; the Notes will not be registered and will be offered only under Rule 144A and Reg S to qualified institutional buyers.
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