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ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. reported $163.0M in revenue and $69.2M in net income for fiscal 2025. See the full AD financial statements: income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and ratios, each column linked to its SEC filing.

TDS drops 0.86-share bid for remaining Array stake

Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (AD) remains tightly controlled by Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. ("TDS") and a TDS voting trust, while TDS has announced a significant change in its plans.

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (AD) remains tightly controlled by Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. ("TDS") and a TDS voting trust, while TDS has announced a significant change in its plans. TDS owns 37,782,826 Array Common Shares, or 70.7% of the outstanding Common Shares, plus 33,005,877 Array Series A Common Shares that carry ten votes per share and are convertible 1-for-1 into Common Shares. Together, these holdings represent about 81.9% of all outstanding classes of Array capital stock and approximately 95.9% of their combined voting power as of June 30, 2026, giving TDS the voting power to elect all directors of Array.

TDS has withdrawn its previously disclosed proposal to acquire the Array Common Shares it does not already own. That proposal would have exchanged each remaining Array Common Share for 0.86 of a TDS Common Share. TDS states it is no longer pursuing that acquisition but will retain its roughly 82% ownership interest in Array. TDS and the trustees of the TDS Voting Trust indicate they may recommence efforts to acquire the remaining Array Common Shares or pursue other potential transactions in the future and may buy or sell additional Array shares, while the Voting Trust structure allows them to direct a majority of TDS’s voting power, and indirectly, Array’s voting control.

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  • None.

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  • Buyout proposal withdrawn: TDS announced it is no longer pursuing its stock-for-stock acquisition of Array Common Shares it does not already own, which would have offered 0.86 TDS Common Share per Array share, removing a previously disclosed potential change-of-control transaction.

Filing Explained

The September 1 amendment reports no Array share transactions by TDS, its directors or executive officers, or the Voting Trust during the prior 60 days, except transactions attributable to TDS under employee benefit plans, so the disclosed ownership position therefore has no reported non-exempt change while future buying or selling remains permitted.

Array Common Shares beneficially owned by TDS 37,782,826 shares Approximately 70.7% of Array Common Shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026
Array Series A Common Shares owned by TDS 33,005,877 shares Shares with ten votes per share, convertible 1-for-1 into Array Common Shares
Combined ownership of all Array capital stock 81.9% TDS’s ownership of all classes of Array capital stock outstanding
Combined voting power in Array 95.9% Combined voting power of Array Common Shares and Series A Common Shares held by TDS
Array Common Shares outstanding 53,472,772 shares Array Common Shares outstanding on June 30, 2026
Array Series A Common Shares outstanding 33,005,877 shares Array Series A Common Shares outstanding on June 30, 2026
Exchange ratio in withdrawn proposal 0.86 TDS Common Share per Array Common Share Terms of TDS’s withdrawn acquisition proposal for remaining Array Common Shares
TDS Voting Trust combined voting power in TDS 56.8% Combined voting power of all outstanding TDS capital stock (other than director elections)
beneficially own regulatory
"may be deemed to beneficially own, pursuant to Rule 13d-3(d)(1)(i), an aggregate of"
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
Series A Common Shares financial
"includes 33,005,877 Series A Common Shares which have ten votes per share"
combined voting power financial
"approximately 95.9% of their combined voting power, based on 53,472,772 Common"
Voting Trust regulatory
"The Trustees of Amendment and Restatement ... of Voting Trust under Agreement"
A voting trust is an arrangement where shareholders temporarily transfer their voting rights to one or more trusted individuals (trustees) who vote on company matters on their behalf. It matters to investors because it consolidates decision-making power—like handing the car keys to a single driver for a journey—which can stabilize leadership or push through strategic plans but also reduces individual shareholders’ direct influence and can affect the company’s direction and stock value.
par value financial
"Common Shares ($1.00 par value) (Title of Class of Securities)"
Par value is the fixed amount printed on a bond or stock that represents its original value when issued. It’s like the face value of a coin or bill—what the issuer promises to pay back or the starting price of a stock—though it often doesn’t change with market prices. It matters because it helps determine certain financial details, like how much the company will pay back at maturity.

FAQ

How much of Array Digital Infrastructure (AD) does Telephone and Data Systems currently control?

TDS beneficially owns 37,782,826 Array Common Shares (about 70.7% of that class) and 33,005,877 Series A Common Shares, for a combined 81.9% of all Array capital stock and about 95.9% of the combined voting power as of June 30, 2026.

What change did TDS announce regarding its acquisition proposal for Array Digital Infrastructure (AD)?

On September 1, 2026, TDS announced it is no longer pursuing its proposal to acquire Array Common Shares it does not own and has withdrawn that proposal, while keeping its approximately 82% ownership interest in Array.

What were the terms of the withdrawn TDS proposal for Array Digital Infrastructure (AD)?

Under the withdrawn proposal, each Array Common Share not already owned by TDS would have been exchanged for 0.86 of a TDS Common Share, subject to the assumptions set forth in that proposal.

Who has effective voting control over Array Digital Infrastructure (AD)?

TDS directly holds Array Common and Series A Common Shares representing about 95.9% of the combined voting power, giving it voting power to elect all Array directors. A Voting Trust controlling a majority of TDS’s combined voting power can therefore indirectly direct Array’s voting control.

Can TDS still attempt to acquire the remaining shares of Array Digital Infrastructure (AD) in the future?

Yes. TDS states it may recommence efforts to acquire the Array Common Shares it does not own or pursue other potential transactions involving TDS and Array, and may from time to time acquire additional Array Common Shares.

What is the ownership and voting structure of Array Digital Infrastructure (AD) as of June 30, 2026?

There were 53,472,772 Array Common Shares and 33,005,877 Array Series A Common Shares outstanding. TDS owned all Series A Common Shares and about 70.7% of the Common Shares, representing about 81.9% of total capital stock and 95.9% of combined voting power.

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911684108

(CUSIP Number)
Walter C. D. Carlson
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 4000,
Chicago, IL, 60602
312-630-1900

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
09/01/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
1. Sole voting and dispositive power and the aggregate amount beneficially owned by the reporting persons includes 33,005,877 Series A Common Shares which have ten votes per share on all matters and are convertible on a share-for-share basis into Common Shares and 37,782,826 Common Shares. See Item 5 for further explanation. 2. Reporting person beneficially owns 100% of the outstanding Series A Common Shares of the Issuer and approximately 70.7% of the outstanding Common Shares of the Issuer for a combined total of approximately 81.9% of the Issuer's outstanding classes of capital stock and approximately 95.9% of their combined voting power, based on 53,472,772 Common Shares and 33,005,877 Series A Common Shares outstanding on June 30, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
1. Shared voting and dispositive power and the aggregate amount beneficially owned by the reporting persons includes 33,005,877 Series A Common Shares which have ten votes per share on all matters and are convertible on a share-for-share basis into Common Shares and 37,782,826 Common Shares. See Item 5 for further explanation. 2. Reporting persons may be deemed to beneficially own 100% of the outstanding Series A Common Shares of the Issuer and approximately 70.7% of the outstanding Common Shares of the Issuer for a combined total of approximately 81.9% of the Issuer's outstanding classes of capital stock and approximately 95.9% of their combined voting power, based on 53,472,772 Common Shares and 33,005,877 Series A Common Shares outstanding on June 30, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D


Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
Signature:See Exhibit 1
Name/Title:See Exhibit 1
Date:09/01/2026
The Trustees of Amendment and Restatement (dated as of April 22, 2005) of Voting Trust under Agreement dated as of June 30, 1989
Signature:See Exhibit 1
Name/Title:See Exhibit 1
Date:09/01/2026