ATN Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
ATN International reported Q4 2022 consolidated revenues of $192.0 million, a 2% increase compared to the same period last year. The company's operating income improved to $4.7 million, and Adjusted EBITDA reached $43.6 million. Net loss attributable to ATN stockholders was $1.4 million, or $0.18 loss per share.
ATN achieved year-over-year topline growth and improved profitability for both the quarter and the year.
The acquisition of Sacred Wind Enterprises was completed, which should accelerate efforts to bring affordable and reliable broadband connectivity to the rural Southwest, including tribal lands.
The number of homes passed by high-speed broadband and the number of high-speed capable broadband customers increased by 44% and 15%, respectively.
The mobile subscriber base in the International Telecom segment grew by 13% during the year.
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Forward Guidance
The Company is continuing investments in its Glass and Steel™ and “First-to-Fiber” market strategies and believes it remains well positioned to achieve the growth rate targets and capital expenditure levels projected. The Company projects its Net Debt Ratio at the end of 2024 to be approximately 2.0x.
Positive Outlook
- Company is continuing investments in its Glass and Steel™ market strategies.
- Company is continuing investments in its First-to-Fiber market strategies.
- Company set business targets to be achieved exiting 2024 following a three-year period of above-normal network investments.
- Company believes it remains well positioned to achieve the growth rate targets projected.
- Company believes it remains well positioned to achieve the capital expenditure levels projected.
Challenges Ahead
- Net Debt Ratio at the end of 2024 is projected to be approximately 2.0x.
- Sacred Wind transaction impacts Net Debt Ratio.
- Higher borrowing costs than forecasted at the start of 2022 impacts Net Debt Ratio.
- Additional fiber investments anticipated in Alaska impacts Net Debt Ratio.
- Company will revise its definition of Adjusted EBITDA beginning with first quarter 2023 financial results.
Revenue & Expenses
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