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Dec 31, 2023

Uniti Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Reported fourth quarter and full year 2023 results, balance sheet was strengthened by ABS bridge financing & asset sales, and initial 2024 outlook was provided.

Key Takeaways

Uniti Group Inc. reported consolidated revenues of $285.7 million for Q4 2023. Net income was $30.7 million, with Adjusted EBITDA at $231.1 million, achieving Adjusted EBITDA margins of approximately 81%. AFFO attributable to common shareholders was $91.6 million, or $0.34 per diluted common share.

Net Income of $30.7 million for the Fourth Quarter.

Net Income of $0.13 Per Diluted Common Share for the Fourth Quarter.

AFFO Per Diluted Common Share of $0.34 for the Fourth Quarter.

Consolidated revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $285.7 million.

Total Revenue
$286M
Previous year: $284M
+0.7%
EPS
$0.34
Previous year: $0.44
-22.7%
Gross Profit
-$37M
Previous year: $281M
-113.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$354M
Previous year: $43.8M
+708.8%
Free Cash Flow
$114M
Previous year: -$253M
-145.2%
Total Assets
$5.03B
Previous year: $4.85B
+3.6%

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Forward Guidance

The Company’s consolidated outlook for 2024 includes the estimated impact from the recent ABS Facility, the planned exit of most one-time equipment sales, the recently completed asset sales, and the upcoming maturity of the remaining 4.00% exchangeable notes due June 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Full Year 2024 Revenue $1,154 to $1,174 million
  • Net income attributable to common shareholders $108 to $128 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA $930 to $950 million
  • FFO $334 to $354 million
  • AFFO $365 to $385 million

Challenges Ahead

  • Interest expense, net $500 million
  • Excludes future acquisitions
  • Excludes capital market transactions
  • Excludes future transaction-related costs
  • Excludes other costs not mentioned