ATN Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
ATN International reported a 49% increase in consolidated revenues, driven by the Alaska Communications acquisition, which contributed $46.8 million to the quarter's revenue. The company experienced an operating loss of $1.0 million but achieved an Adjusted EBITDA of $36.8 million. Growth was seen in both US Telecom and International Telecom segments, with the US Telecom segment benefiting from the Alaska Communications acquisition and FirstNet construction revenues.
Consolidated revenues increased by 49% year-over-year to $166.8 million.
Alaska Communications acquisition contributed $46.8 million to Q3 revenues.
Adjusted EBITDA increased to $36.8 million, driven by Alaska Communications.
International Telecom revenue increased by 3% due to subscriber and ARPU growth.
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Forward Guidance
The company sees opportunities to drive additional revenue growth in both business segments by expanding networks and offerings in International Telecom markets and upgrading the fiber network in Alaska.
Positive Outlook
- Expanding networks and offerings in International Telecom markets to increase penetration and market share.
- Upgrading and extending fiber network in Alaska, adding wholesale, enterprise and residential connections to grow the customer base.
- Capturing opportunities to build-out rural middle mile fiber networks and fiber and fixed wireless connections.
- Continuing to upgrade and extend our fiber network in Alaska
- Adding wholesale, enterprise and residential connections to grow our customer base utilizing that expanded network reach and capability
Challenges Ahead
- Supply chain disruptions could potentially impact the business.
- Operating expenses increased in most of the markets compared with the prior year as operating expenses returned to normalized pre-pandemic levels
- Higher regulatory fees in Guyana earlier in 2021
- The decrease in operating income was mostly the result of increased transaction-related fees and amortization expenses from the consolidation of Alaska Communications results.
- Net decline in the International Telecom segment
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income