ATN Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results; Provides 2024 Outlook

Rhea-AI Summary

ATN International, Inc. reported a 4% increase in fourth-quarter revenues to $199.0 million and a 5% increase in full-year revenues to $762.2 million. Total high-speed broadband subscribers grew by 20%, and broadband homes passed by high-speed data services expanded by 33%. Operating income decreased by 30% in the fourth quarter but increased by 66% for the full year. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 13% in the fourth quarter and 10% for the full year. The company provided a 2024 outlook with revenue expected to be in the range of $750 to $770 million, Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $200 to $208 million, and capital expenditures in the range of $110 to $120 million.

Positive

• 4% increase in fourth-quarter revenues to $199.0 million
• 5% increase in full-year revenues to $762.2 million
• Total high-speed broadband subscribers increased by 20%
• Broadband homes passed by high-speed data services expanded by 33%
• Operating income decreased by 30% in the fourth quarter but increased by 66% for the full year
• Adjusted EBITDA increased by 13% in the fourth quarter and 10% for the full year
• 2024 outlook: Revenue expected to be $750 to $770 million, Adjusted EBITDA $200 to $208 million, capital expenditures $110 to $120 million

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

The reported financial results of ATN International, Inc. demonstrate a company in a growth phase, particularly in the high-speed broadband sector. The 4% and 5% year-over-year revenue growth in the fourth quarter and full year, respectively, coupled with a 20% increase in high-speed broadband subscribers and a 33% expansion in broadband homes passed, indicate a robust demand for the company's services. However, the 30% decrease in fourth-quarter operating income juxtaposed against a full-year increase of 66% suggests a potential volatility in operating costs or investment expenses that investors should monitor.

Adjusted EBITDA growth of 13% for the quarter and 10% for the year is a positive indicator of operational efficiency and financial health. The provided outlook for 2024, with expected revenue between $750 to $770 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $200 to $208 million, offers investors a projection of steady growth. The forecasted capital expenditures of $110 to $120 million reflect ongoing investments in infrastructure, which is crucial for sustaining growth in the digital infrastructure sector.

However, the reported net losses, including significant restructuring expenses, raise questions about the company's cost management and the impact of these strategic changes on long-term profitability. The Net Debt Ratio projection of 2.25x to 2.40x exiting 2024 is within a reasonable range for a company in expansion mode but should be carefully watched as it impacts financial flexibility.

Market Research Analyst

ATN's 'First-to-Fiber' and 'Glass & Steel' strategies appear to be effectively capturing market share in the high-speed broadband market. The growth metrics reported by ATN are indicative of successful penetration and expansion strategies in a highly competitive industry. The nearly 30% expansion of the fiber network reach is a significant achievement that positions the company advantageously in the digital infrastructure space.

The telecom industry is driven by consumer demand for faster and more reliable internet services and ATN's growth in high-speed capable broadband subscribers aligns with these trends. However, the market is also sensitive to technological advancements and competitive pricing strategies. ATN's ability to continue this growth trajectory will depend on its capacity to innovate and adapt to market demands while maintaining operational efficiency to support profitability.

The international telecom segment's performance, marked by increased fixed broadband revenues, suggests that ATN's growth is not solely domestic but also has an international component. This diversification can be a buffer against market volatility in individual regions and is a strategic advantage that may appeal to investors looking for companies with a global footprint.

Telecommunications Industry Expert

The telecommunications industry is rapidly evolving, with a significant push towards fiber-optic technology due to its higher bandwidth and speed capabilities. ATN's emphasis on the 'First-to-Fiber' initiative suggests a strategic alignment with industry trends towards fiber-optic networks. The nearly doubling of broadband homes passed by high-speed data services is a clear indication of the company's commitment to expanding its infrastructure.

While the reported financials are promising, the telecommunications industry is capital-intensive and the reported net losses, including restructuring expenses, may reflect the high costs associated with infrastructure expansion and technology upgrades. Investors should consider the long-term benefits of these investments, such as potential market share gains and the ability to offer superior services compared to competitors relying on older technologies.

It's important to note that terms like 'Adjusted EBITDA' exclude certain expenses and may present a more favorable view of a company's operational performance. 'Net Debt Ratio' is a measure of a company's financial leverage and can indicate how heavily a company is relying on debt to finance its growth. A carefully balanced approach to leveraging is crucial in the telecom industry to avoid overextending financially while still investing in necessary infrastructure.

“First-to-Fiber” and “Glass & Steel^TM” Strategies Drive Year-Over-Year Growth

• Fourth-quarter revenues grew 4% to $199.0 million
• Full-year revenues grew 5% to $762.2 million
• Total high-speed broadband subscribers increased by 20%
• Broadband homes passed by high-speed data services expanded by 33%
• Capital expenditures for the full year were $163.3 million (net of $32.9 million reimbursements)
  
  

Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA¹ Supported by Subscriber and Revenue Growth

• Fourth quarter operating income decreased 30% to $3.3 million
• Full year operating income increased 66% to $13.2 million
• Fourth quarter net loss was $(5.8) million, or a $(0.46) loss per share, including restructuring expenses of $6.6 million
• Full-year net loss was $(14.5) million, or $(1.25) per share, including restructuring expenses of $11.2 million
• Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA¹ increased 13% to $51.0 million
• Full-year Adjusted EBITDA¹ increased 10% to $189.5 million
  
  

Provides 2024 Outlook²

• Revenue for the full year 2024 is expected to be in the range of $750 to $770 million, excluding construction revenue
• Adjusted EBITDA² for the full year 2024 is expected to be in the range of $200 to $208 million
• Capital expenditures for the full year 2024 are expected to be in the range of $110 to $120 million (net of reimbursements)
• Net Debt Ratio³ is expected to be the range of 2.25x to 2.40x exiting 2024
  
  

Earnings Conference Call

• Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. ET; web participant link:
  https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/thasau6r/ 
  

BEVERLY, Mass., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATN International, Inc. (“ATN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ATNI), a leading provider of digital infrastructure and communications services, today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

Remarks by Brad Martin, ATN Chief Executive Officer

“The fourth quarter capped off a strong year for ATN as our First-to-Fiber and Glass & Steel™ investment strategies and ongoing focus on margin improvement yielded subscriber and revenue growth and profitability expansion.

“For both the quarter and the year, we generated single-digit revenue growth, while delivering a double-digit increase of Adjusted EBITDA. We also demonstrated continued growth across key operating metrics when compared with the fourth quarter of 2022, including the addition of 20% more high-speed capable broadband subscribers and 33% more broadband homes passed by high-speed data services in Q4. Since launching our strategy at the start of 2022, we have now increased high-speed capable broadband subscribers by 39%, nearly doubled the broadband homes passed by high-speed data services and expanded our fiber network reach by nearly 30%.

“Our International Telecom segment performance was highlighted by strong high-speed data subscriber growth, which drove increased fixed broadband revenues in the quarter. We remain optimistic about the growth and cash flow expansion opportunities across these markets as we continue to benefit from network and operating investments, attractive market tailwinds and our unique value proposition. Domestically, we delivered significant increases in broadband homes passed by high-speed data, as we made notable progress with several operational goals. These advancements included expanding our middle and last mile fiber networks along with increasing the capacity and reach of our next generation fixed wireless network.

“We believe that the investments we have made, which have expanded the reach and capabilities of our high-speed network, provide a solid foundation for sustainable value-creation in the years ahead. As we enter the final year of our three-year investment cycle, we are taking actions to position ATN to realize the full benefits of our investments going forward. This includes plans to reduce internally funded capital expenditures and augment network expansion with available grant funding while advancing margin improvement initiatives. In 2024, we expect to continue to grow our customer base, expand operating margins, increase EBITDA and improve cash flow generation.”  

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

Consolidated revenues were $199.0 million, up 4% versus $192.0 million in the year-ago quarter. This increase primarily reflects higher fixed and other revenues, partially offset by lower legacy wholesale roaming and consumer mobile revenue as those services were de-emphasized in the US Telecom Segment. Full-year revenues for 2023 increased 5% to $762.2 million, from $725.7 million in full year 2022.

Operating income was $3.3 million in the fourth quarter versus $4.7 million in the year-ago quarter. The year-over-year decrease was primarily due to $6.6 million in restructuring expenses and a $1.3 million net loss on the disposition of assets and changes in contingent consideration partially offset by the impact of the previously mentioned revenue increases. Full-year operating income for 2023 was $13.2 million, up from $7.9 million in the prior year.

Net loss attributable to ATN stockholders in the fourth quarter of 2023 was $(5.8) million, or a loss of $(0.46) per share, which included the $6.6 million in restructuring expenses. This compared with a net loss attributable to ATN stockholders of $(1.4) million, or $(0.18) loss per share, in the year-ago quarter. The decrease in net income also was affected by a $4.7 million increase in interest expense. Full year 2023 net loss was $(14.5) million, or a loss of $(1.25) per share compared to a net loss of $(5.6) million, or $(0.67) per share last year. The increase in the full year net loss reflects restructuring expenses of $11.2 million, and an increase in interest expense of $22.0 million. In all periods, the loss per share calculation includes the impact of preferred dividends that are not included in the net loss calculation.

Adjusted EBITDA¹ increased to $51.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, up from $45.3 million in the year-ago quarter. Full-year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA¹ increased to $189.5 million, up from $172.7 million in the prior year.

Segment Operating Results (in Thousands)

The Company recorded financial results in three categories: (i) International Telecom; (ii) US Telecom; and (iii) Corporate and Other.

For Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
		2023			2022			2023			2022			2023			2022			2023			2022
	International			International			US			US			Corporate and			Corporate and			Total			Total
	Telecom			Telecom			Telecom			Telecom			Other*			Other*			ATN			ATN
Total Revenue:	$	94,467		$	90,384		$	104,499		$	101,631		$	-		$	-		$	198,966		$	192,015
Mobility		27,733			27,409			956			1,551			-			-			28,689			28,960
Fixed		60,622			58,049			58,258			56,274			-			-			118,880			114,323
Carrier Services		3,675			3,417			32,216			32,761			-			-			35,891			36,178
Construction		-			-			6,982			7,146			-			-			6,982			7,146
All other		2,437			1,509			6,087			3,853			-			-			8,524			5,362
Operating Income (Loss)	$	12,244		$	15,124		$	(1,803	)	$	(1,457	)	$	(7,177	)	$	(8,996	)	$	3,264		$	4,671
EBITDA2	$	27,287		$	28,964		$	20,329		$	21,909		$	(6,594	)	$	(8,214	)	$	41,022		$	42,659
Adjusted EBITDA1	$	30,868		$	29,162		$	27,489		$	22,955		$	(7,341	)	$	(6,819	)	$	51,016		$	45,298
Capital Expenditures**	$	18,720		$	17,115		$	17,894		$	32,644		$	42		$	410		$	36,656		$	50,169
For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
		2023			2022			2023			2022			2023			2022			2023			2022
	International			International			US			US			Corporate and			Corporate and			Total			Total
	Telecom			Telecom			Telecom			Telecom			Other*			Other*			ATN			ATN
Total Revenue:	$	370,733		$	355,581		$	391,483		$	370,164		$	-		$	-		$	762,216		$	725,745
Mobility		108,486			102,431			4,037			7,587			-			-			112,523			110,018
Fixed		239,168			233,311			233,605			205,073			-			-			472,773			438,384
Carrier Services		14,686			13,459			128,195			128,864			-			-			142,881			142,323
Construction		-			-			10,629			15,762			-			-			10,629			15,762
All other		8,393			6,380			15,017			12,878			-			-			23,410			19,258
Operating Income (Loss)	$	53,420		$	52,012		$	(5,522	)	$	(5,656	)	$	(34,723	)	$	(38,414	)	$	13,175		$	7,942
EBITDA2	$	112,093		$	110,152		$	87,455		$	80,808		$	(32,110	)	$	(34,865	)	$	167,438		$	156,095
Adjusted EBITDA1	$	115,955		$	111,549		$	99,933		$	85,395		$	(26,437	)	$	(24,256	)	$	189,451		$	172,688
Capital Expenditures**	$	76,379		$	70,385		$	86,918		$	88,684		$	-		$	1,045		$	163,297		$	160,114

* Corporate and Other refer to corporate overhead expenses and consolidating adjustments.
**Excludes government capital program amounts disbursed and amounts received.

ATN’s Strategic Plan and Key Performance Indicators

Investments to drive long-term growth and durable cash flow

To address the growing need for more bandwidth and reliable connectivity across all markets in which we operate, the Company continues to deploy capital in fiber and fiber-fed high-speed data solutions to increase its fiber footprint and grow broadband subscribers. At the start of 2022, the Company initiated a 3-year strategic investment plan to accelerate these investments. As ATN enters the third year of the plan, it expects to begin to reduce capital expenditures and augment network expansion with available grant funding.

Operating Metrics

Operating Metrics
	2023		2023		2023		2023		2022		Q4 2023
	Q4		Q3		Q2		Q1		Q4		vs. Q4 2022
Broadband Homes Passed	768,900		746,600		746,800		736,300		728,900		5%
Broadband Homes Passed by HSD*	367,200		333,500		331,000		301,600		275,100		33%
Broadband Customers	214,400		213,900		215,500		214,000		210,500		2%
HSD* Broadband Customers	135,900		132,900		129,100		122,600		113,000		20%
Fiber Route Miles	11,655		11,575		11,561		11,099		10,545		11%
International Mobile Subscribers
Pre-Paid	351,300		346,100		340,200		328,800		322,000		9%
Post-Paid	57,400		56,100		58,900		56,900		55,700		3%
Total	408,700		402,200		399,100		385,700		377,700		8%
Blended Churn	3.33	%	3.76	%	2.69	%	2.81	%	2.25	%

*HSD is defined as download speeds 100 Mbps or greater and HSD Broadband Customers as subscribers connected to our high-speed networks regardless of the speed of plan selected.

Note: Data presented may differ from prior periods to reflect more accurate data and/or changes in calculation methodology and process.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of December 31, 2023, was $65.2 million and total debt was $516.9 million, versus $59.7 million of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and $421.9 million of total debt at the end of last year.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $113.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared with net cash provided by operating activities of $102.9 million in the prior year period.   

Capital expenditures were $163.3 million net of $32.9 million of reimbursable capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2023, versus $160.1 million, net of $7.9 million of reimbursable capital expenditures in the prior year period.

Quarterly Dividends and Stock Repurchases

Quarterly dividends ATN increased its quarterly dividend by more than 14% to $0.24 per share paid on January 5, 2024, on all common shares outstanding to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2023.

Share repurchases During the fourth quarter of 2023, ATN announced the expansion of the share repurchase program to up to $25 million of common stock. This program was fully available at the start of 2024. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company spent $15.0 million on share repurchases.

Guidance and Outlook

ATN is continuing investments in its “First-to-Fiber” and “Glass & Steel™” market strategies established at the start of 2022. Entering the final year of our three-year investment cycle, the Company expects to reduce capital expenditures and augment network expansion with available grant funding. Management also is focused on advancing margin improvement initiatives to position ATN to realize the full benefits of these investments and more rapidly increase cash flows.

The Company is reiterating its preliminary Adjusted EBITDA guidance for full-year 2024 and reducing the preliminary capital expenditures guidance by $10 million. The Company continues to expect internally funded investments to return to lower, more normalized levels in the range of 10-15% of revenues beginning in 2025. Management continues its focus on increasing cash flow and driving positive returns on ATN International’s high-quality network assets.

Reiterates preliminary Adjusted EBITDA¹ outlook, updates capital expenditure outlook, and provides additional metrics for full year ending December 31, 2024:

Revenue (excluding construction revenue)	$750 million to $770 million	Full year 2024
Adjusted EBITDA1	$200 million to $208 million	Full year 2024
Capital Expenditures	$110 million to $120 million	Full year 2024
Net Debt Ratio3	2.25x to 2.40x	Exiting 2024

For the Company’s full year 2024 outlook for Adjusted EBITDA, the Company is not able to provide without unreasonable effort the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, or reconciliations to such GAAP financial measures, on a forward-looking basis. Please see “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a full description of items excluded from the Company’s expected Adjusted EBITDA.

Conference Call Information

Call Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Call Time: 10:00 a.m. ET
Webcast Link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/thasau6r/

Live Call Participant Link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIb6167f4ac3b049a28d8dd4ef47a55ab3

Webcast Link Instructions
You can listen to a live audio webcast of the conference call by visiting the “Webcast Link” above or the "Events & Presentations" section of the Company's Investor Relations website at https://ir.atni.com/events-and-presentations. A replay of the conference call will be available at the same locations beginning at approximately 1:00 pm ET on the same day. The Company also will provide an investor presentation as a supplement to the call on the “Events & Presentations” section of its Investor Relations website.

About ATN

ATN International, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATNI), headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, is a leading provider of digital infrastructure and communications services for all. The Company operates in the United States and internationally, including the Caribbean region, with a focus on rural and remote markets with a growing demand for infrastructure investments. The Company’s operating subsidiaries today primarily provide: (i) advanced wireless and wireline connectivity to residential, business, and government customers, including a range of high-speed Internet and data services, fixed and mobile wireless solutions, and video and voice services; and (ii) carrier and enterprise communications services, such as terrestrial and submarine fiber optic transport, and communications tower facilities. For more information, please visit www.atni.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Definition of Terms

In addition to financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), this press release also contains non-GAAP financial measures. Specifically, the Company has included EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Net Debt, and Net Debt Ratio in this release and the tables included herein.

EBITDA is defined as Operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization expense.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization expense, transaction-related charges, restructuring expenses, one-time impairment or special charges, and the gain (loss) on disposition of assets and contingent consideration. In order to more closely align with similar calculations presented by companies in its industry, beginning in the first quarter of 2023, the Company excluded non-cash stock-based compensation in its adjustment to derive Adjusted EBITDA. Prior periods have been restated to conform to this definition change.

Net Debt is defined as total debt less cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash.

Net Debt Ratio is defined as Net Debt divided by the trailing four quarters’ ended total Adjusted EBITDA at the measurement date.

The Company believes that the inclusion of these non-GAAP financial measures helps investors gain a meaningful understanding of the Company's core operating results and enhances the usefulness of comparing such performance with prior periods. Management uses these non-GAAP measures, in addition to GAAP financial measures, as the basis for measuring the Company’s core operating performance and comparing such performance to that of prior periods. The non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release are not meant to be considered superior to or a substitute for results of operations prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are set forth in the text of, and the accompanying tables to, this press release. While non-GAAP financial measures are an important tool for financial and operational decision-making and for evaluating the Company’s own operating results over different periods of time, the Company urges investors to review the reconciliation of these financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures included below, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate its business.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other matters, the Company’s future financial performance, business goals and objectives, and results of operations, expectations regarding the transition of its US Telecom business, its future revenues, operating income, operating margin, cash flows, network and operating costs, Adjusted EBITDA, Net Debt Ratio, and capital investments; demand for the Company’s services and industry trends; the Company’s liquidity; the expansion of the Company’s customer base and networks; receipt of certain government grants and management’s plans, expectations and strategy for the future. These forward-looking statements are based on estimates, projections, beliefs, and assumptions and are not guarantees of future events or results. Actual future events and results could differ materially from the events and results indicated in these statements as a result of many factors, including, among others, (1) the general performance of the Company’s operations, including operating margins, revenues, capital expenditures, and the retention of and future growth of the Company’s subscriber base and ARPU; (2) the Company’s reliance on a limited number of key suppliers and vendors for timely supply of equipment and services relating to the Company’s network infrastructure; (3) the Company’s ability to satisfy the needs and demands of the Company’s major carrier customers; (4) the Company’s ability to realize expansion plans for its fiber markets; (5) the adequacy and expansion capabilities of the Company’s network capacity and customer service system to support the Company’s customer growth; (6) the Company’s ability to efficiently and cost-effectively upgrade the Company’s networks and information technology platforms to address rapid and significant technological changes in the telecommunications industry; (7) the Company’s continued access to capital and credit markets on terms it deems favorable; (8) government subsidy program availability and regulation of the Company’s businesses, which may impact the Company’s telecommunications licenses, the Company’s revenue and the Company’s operating costs; (9) the Company’s ability to successfully transition its US Telecom business away from wholesale mobility to other carrier and consumer-based services; (10) ongoing risk of an economic downturn, political, geopolitical and other risks and opportunities facing the Company’s operations, including those resulting from the continued inflation and other macroeconomic headwinds including increased costs and supply chain disruptions; (11) management transitions, and the loss of, or an inability to recruit skilled personnel in the Company’s various jurisdictions, including key members of management; (12) the Company’s ability to find investment or acquisition or disposition opportunities that fit the strategic goals of the Company; (13) the occurrence of weather events and natural catastrophes and the Company’s ability to secure the appropriate level of insurance coverage for these assets; and (14) increased competition. These and other additional factors that may cause actual future events and results to differ materially from the events and results indicated in the forward-looking statements above are set forth more fully under Item 1A “Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on March 15, 2023, and the other reports the Company files from time to time with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation and has no intention to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions, or changes in other factors that may affect such forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Contact
Justin D. Benincasa	Ian Rhoades
Chief Financial Officer	Investor Relations
ATN International, Inc.	Sharon Merrill Advisors, Inc.
978-619-1300	ATNI@investorrelations.com

Table 1
ATN International, Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in Thousands)
	December 31,				December 31,
		2023				2022
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	52,239			$	54,660
Restricted cash		12,942				5,068
Customer receivable		7,249				5,803
Other current assets		208,169				164,157
Total current assets		280,599				229,688
Property, plant and equipment, net		1,080,659				1,055,954
Operating lease right-of-use assets		99,335				108,702
Customer receivable - long term		45,676				46,706
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net		173,008				185,794
Other assets		103,764				81,025
Total assets	$	1,783,041			$	1,707,869
Liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interests and stockholders’ equity:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	24,290			$	6,172
Current portion of customer receivable credit facility		7,110				6,073
Taxes payable		10,876				7,335
Current portion of lease liabilities		15,164				15,457
Other current liabilities		235,081				198,143
Total current liabilities		292,521				233,180
Long-term debt, net of current portion	$	492,580			$	415,727
Customer receivable credit facility, net of current portion		38,943				39,275
Deferred income taxes		19,775				28,650
Lease liabilities		76,936				83,319
Other long-term liabilities		138,566				138,420
Total liabilities		1,059,321				938,571
Redeemable non-controlling interests		85,917				92,468
Stockholders' equity:
Total ATN International, Inc.’s stockholders’ equity		541,073				580,814
Non-controlling interests		96,730				96,016
Total stockholders' equity		637,803				676,830
Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interests and stockholders’ equity	$	1,783,041			$	1,707,869

Table 2
ATN International, Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in Thousands, Except per Share Data)
	Three Months Ended,								Year Ended,
	December 31,								December 31,
		2023				2022				2023				2022
Revenues:
Communications services	$	187,597			$	179,906			$	735,082			$	692,221
Construction		6,982				7,146				10,629				15,762
Other		4,387				4,963				16,505				17,762
Total revenue		198,966				192,015				762,216				725,745
Operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization unless otherwise indicated):
Cost of services and other		82,598				83,075				319,723				312,896
Cost of construction revenue		6,710				7,123				10,345				15,763
Selling, general and administrative		58,642				56,519				242,697				224,398
Stock-based compensation		2,063				1,710				8,535				7,406
Transaction-related charges		54				417				551				4,798
Restructuring expenses		6,588				-				11,228				-
Depreciation		34,636				34,716				141,627				135,137
Amortization of intangibles from acquisitions		3,122				3,272				12,636				13,016
(Gain) loss on disposition of assets and contingent consideration		1,289				512				1,699				4,389
Total operating expenses		195,702				187,344				749,041				717,803
Operating income		3,264				4,671				13,175				7,942
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net		(11,872	)			(7,177	)			(42,210	)			(20,243	)
Other income (expense)		(1,128	)			866				1,496				4,245
Other income (expense), net		(13,000	)			(6,311	)			(40,714	)			(15,998	)
Loss before income taxes		(9,736	)			(1,640	)			(27,539	)			(8,056	)
Income tax expense (benefit)		(2,417	)			906				(8,785	)			(473	)
Net loss		(7,319	)			(2,546	)			(18,754	)			(7,583	)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests, net		1,483				1,156				4,216				1,938
Net loss attributable to ATN International, Inc. stockholders	$	(5,836	)		$	(1,390	)		$	(14,538	)		$	(5,645	)
Net loss per weighted average share attributable to ATN International, Inc. stockholders:
Basic and Diluted Net Loss	$	(0.46	)		$	(0.18	)		$	(1.25	)		$	(0.67	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic		15,436				15,763				15,595				15,751
Diluted		15,436				15,763				15,595				15,751

Table 3
ATN International, Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statements
(in Thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
		2023				2022
Net Loss	$	(18,754	)		$	(7,583	)
Depreciation		141,627				135,137
Amortization of intangibles from acquisitions		12,636				13,016
Provision for doubtful accounts		5,012				6,693
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs		2,431				2,014
(Gain) Loss on disposition of assets and contingent consideration		1,699				4,387
Stock-based compensation		8,535				7,406
Deferred income taxes		(16,756	)			(7,452	)
Loss on pension settlement		369				1,725
Gain on equity investments		(2,839	)			(5,656	)
Decrease in customer receiveable		(416	)			(8,713	)
Change in prepaid and accrued income taxes		7,801				9,187
Change in other operating assets and liabilities		(28,351	)			(47,249	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		112,994				102,912
Capital expenditures		(163,297	)			(160,114	)
Government capital programs:
Amounts disbursed		(32,871	)			(7,905	)
Amounts received		31,873				2,853
Proceeds from sale of investments		-				15,745
Spectrum sales and refunds		576				1,136
Proceeds from dispositions of long-lived assets		-				1,067
Purchase of spectrum		-				(1,068	)
Purchases of strategic investments		(1,055	)			(2,750	)
Purchases and sales of businesses		1,314				(16,209	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(163,460	)			(167,245	)
Dividends paid on common stock		(13,178	)			(10,708	)
Distributions to non-controlling interests		(4,040	)			(3,531	)
Contingent consideration paid for business acquisitions		-				(1,718	)
Finance lease payments		(1,375	)			(1,069	)
Term loan - borrowings		130,000				20,000
Term loan - repayments		(6,959	)			(5,222	)
Payment of debt issuance costs		(3,906	)			(873	)
Revolving credit facilities – borrowings		159,414				115,250
Revolving credit facilities – repayments		(185,292	)			(72,250	)
Proceeds from customer receivable credit facility		7,300				15,425
Repayment of customer receivable credit facility		(6,712	)			(4,960	)
Purchases of common stock - stock-based compensation		(1,473	)			(1,169	)
Purchases of common stock - share repurchase plan		(14,999	)			(942	)
Repurchases of non-controlling interests, net		(2,861	)			(4,869	)
Net cash provided by financing activities		55,919				43,364
Net change in total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		5,453				(20,969	)
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		59,728				80,697
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	$	65,181			$	59,728

Table 4
ATN International, Inc.
Selected Segment Financial Information
(In Thousands)
For the three months ended December 31, 2023 is as follows:
	International Telecom			US Telecom			Corporate and Other *			Total
Statement of Operations Data:
Revenue
Mobility
Business	$	4,768		$	112		$	-		$	4,880
Consumer		22,965			844			-			23,809
Total	$	27,733		$	956		$	-		$	28,689
Fixed
Business	$	18,606		$	35,827		$	-		$	54,433
Consumer		42,016			22,431			-			64,447
Total	$	60,622		$	58,258		$	-		$	118,880
Carrier Services	$	3,675		$	32,216		$	-		$	35,891
Other		982			3,155			-			4,137
Total Communications Services	$	93,012		$	94,585		$	-		$	187,597
Construction	$	-		$	6,982		$	-		$	6,982
Managed services	$	1,455		$	2,932		$	-		$	4,387
Total Other	$	1,455		$	2,932		$	-		$	4,387
Total Revenue	$	94,467		$	104,499		$	-		$	198,966
Depreciation	$	14,774		$	19,279		$	583		$	34,636
Amortization of intangibles from acquisitions	$	269		$	2,853		$	-		$	3,122
Total operating expenses	$	82,223		$	106,302		$	7,177		$	195,702
Operating income (loss)	$	12,244		$	(1,803	)	$	(7,177	)	$	3,264
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	$	(1,455	)	$	2,938		$	-		$	1,483
Non GAAP measures:
EBITDA (2)	$	27,287		$	20,329		$	(6,594	)	$	41,022
Adjusted EBITDA (1)	$	30,868		$	27,489		$	(7,341	)	$	51,016
Balance Sheet Data (at December 31, 2023):
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	26,354		$	33,574		$	5,252		$	65,180
Total current assets		107,469			162,095			11,035			280,599
Fixed assets, net		481,911			593,833			4,915			1,080,659
Total assets		672,171			1,019,251			91,619			1,783,041
Total current liabilities		86,540			168,624			37,357			292,521
Total debt, including current portion		64,254			293,607			159,009			516,870
* Corporate and Other refer to corporate overhead expenses and consolidating adjustments
Table 4 (continued)
ATN International, Inc.
Selected Segment Financial Information
(In Thousands)
For the three months ended December 31, 2022 is as follows:
	International Telecom			US Telecom			Corporate and Other *			Total
Statement of Operations Data:
Revenue
Mobility
Business	$	3,833		$	256		$	-		$	4,089
Consumer		23,576			1,295			-			24,871
Total	$	27,409		$	1,551		$	-		$	28,960
Fixed
Business	$	17,076		$	35,215		$	-		$	52,291
Consumer		40,973			21,059			-			62,032
Total	$	58,049		$	56,274		$	-		$	114,323
Carrier Services	$	3,417		$	32,761		$	-		$	36,178
Other		399			46			-			445
Total Communications Services	$	89,274		$	90,632		$	-		$	179,906
Construction	$	-		$	7,146		$	-		$	7,146
Managed services	$	1,110		$	3,853		$	-		$	4,963
Total Other	$	1,110		$	3,853		$	-		$	4,963
Total Revenue	$	90,384		$	101,631		$	-		$	192,015
Depreciation	$	13,460		$	20,474		$	782		$	34,716
Amortization of intangibles from acquisitions	$	380		$	2,892		$	-		$	3,272
Total operating expenses	$	75,260		$	103,088		$	8,996		$	187,344
Operating income (loss)	$	15,124		$	(1,457	)	$	(8,996	)	$	4,671
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	$	(1,783	)	$	2,939		$	-		$	1,156
Non GAAP measures:
EBITDA (2)	$	28,964		$	21,909		$	(8,214	)	$	42,659
Adjusted EBITDA (1)	$	29,162		$	22,955		$	(6,819	)	$	45,298
(1) See Table 5 for reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted EBITDA
(2) See Table 5 for reconciliation of Operating Income to EBITDA
* Corporate and Other refer to corporate overhead expenses and consolidating adjustments
Table 4 (continued)
ATN International, Inc.
Selected Segment Financial Information
(In Thousands)
For the year ended December 31, 2023 is as follows:
	International Telecom			US Telecom			Corporate and Other *			Total
Statement of Operations Data:
Revenue
Mobility
Business	$	16,333		$	527		$	-		$	16,860
Consumer		92,153			3,510			-			95,663
Total	$	108,486		$	4,037		$	-		$	112,523
Fixed
Business	$	71,215		$	143,322		$	-		$	214,537
Consumer		167,953			90,283			-			258,236
Total	$	239,168		$	233,605		$	-		$	472,773
Carrier Services	$	14,686		$	128,195		$	-		$	142,881
Other		3,066			3,839			-			6,905
Total Communications Services	$	365,406		$	369,676		$	-		$	735,082
Construction	$	-		$	10,629		$	-		$	10,629
Managed services	$	5,327		$	11,178		$	-		$	16,505
Total Other	$	5,327		$	11,178		$	-		$	16,505
Total Revenue	$	370,733		$	391,483		$	-		$	762,216
Depreciation	$	57,420		$	81,594		$	2,613		$	141,627
Amortization of intangibles from acquisitions	$	1,253		$	11,383		$	-		$	12,636
Total operating expenses	$	317,313		$	397,005		$	34,723		$	749,041
Operating income (loss)	$	53,420		$	(5,522	)	$	(34,723	)	$	13,175
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	$	(7,105	)	$	11,321		$	-		$	4,216
Non GAAP measures:
EBITDA (2)	$	112,093		$	87,455		$	(32,110	)	$	167,438
Adjusted EBITDA (1)	$	115,955		$	99,933		$	(26,437	)	$	189,451
* Corporate and Other refer to corporate overhead expenses and consolidating adjustments
Table 4 (continued)
ATN International, Inc.
Selected Segment Financial Information
(In Thousands)
For the year ended December 31, 2022 is as follows:
	International Telecom			US Telecom			Corporate and Other *			Total
Statement of Operations Data:
Revenue
Mobility
Business	$	14,830		$	1,228		$	-		$	16,058
Consumer		87,601			6,359			-			93,960
Total	$	102,431		$	7,587		$	-		$	110,018
Fixed
Business	$	69,903		$	126,735		$	-		$	196,638
Consumer		163,408			78,338			-			241,746
Total	$	233,311		$	205,073		$	-		$	438,384
Carrier Services	$	13,459		$	128,864		$	-		$	142,323
Other		1,450			46			-			1,496
Total Communications Services	$	350,651		$	341,570		$	-		$	692,221
Construction	$	-		$	15,762		$	-		$	15,762
Managed services	$	4,930		$	12,832		$	-		$	17,762
Total Other	$	4,930		$	12,832		$	-		$	17,762
Total Revenue	$	355,581		$	370,164		$	-		$	725,745
Depreciation	$	56,568		$	75,020		$	3,549		$	135,137
Amortization of intangibles from acquisitions	$	1,572		$	11,444		$	-		$	13,016
Total operating expenses	$	303,569		$	375,820		$	38,414		$	717,803
Operating income (loss)	$	52,012		$	(5,656	)	$	(38,414	)	$	7,942
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	$	(6,613	)	$	8,552		$	-		$	1,939
Non GAAP measures:
EBITDA (2)	$	110,152		$	80,808		$	(34,865	)	$	156,095
Adjusted EBITDA (1)	$	111,549		$	85,395		$	(24,256	)	$	172,688
Balance Sheet Data (at December 31, 2022):
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	26,417		$	26,375		$	6,935		$	59,727
Total current assets		105,324			116,038			8,326			229,688
Fixed assets, net		462,447			585,969			7,538			1,055,954
Total assets		643,664			980,543			83,662			1,707,869
Total current liabilities		86,738			119,756			26,686			233,180
Total debt, including current portion		59,659			263,240			99,000			421,899
(1) See Table 5 for reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted EBITDA
(2) See Table 5 for reconciliation of Operating Income to EBITDA
* Corporate and Other refer to corporate overhead expenses and consolidating adjustments

Table 5
ATN International, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
(In Thousands)
For the three months ended December 31, 2023 is as follows:
	International Telecom			US Telecom			Corporate and Other *			Total
Operating income (loss)	$	12,244		$	(1,803	)	$	(7,177	)	$	3,264
Depreciation expense		14,774			19,279			583			34,636
Amortization of intangibles from acquisitions		269			2,853			-			3,122
EBITDA	$	27,287		$	20,329		$	(6,594	)	$	41,022
Stock-based compensation		125			137			1,801			2,063
Restructuring expenses		3,491			3,097			-			6,588
Transaction-related charges		-			38			16			54
(Gain) Loss on disposition of assets and contingent consideration		(35	)		3,888			(2,564	)		1,289
ADJUSTED EBITDA	$	30,868		$	27,489		$	(7,341	)	$	51,016
For the three months ended December 31, 2022 is as follows:
	International Telecom			US Telecom			Corporate and Other *			Total
Operating income (loss)	$	15,124		$	(1,457	)	$	(8,996	)	$	4,671
Depreciation expense		13,460			20,474			782			34,716
Amortization of intangibles from acquisitions		380			2,892			-			3,272
EBITDA	$	28,964		$	21,909		$	(8,214	)	$	42,659
Stock-based compensation		70			86			1,554			1,710
Transaction-related charges		-			576			(159	)		417
(Gain) Loss on disposition of assets and contingent consideration		128			384			-			512
ADJUSTED EBITDA	$	29,162		$	22,955		$	(6,819	)	$	45,298
Table 5 (continued)
ATN International, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
(In Thousands)
For the year ended December 31, 2023 is as follows:
	International Telecom			US Telecom			Corporate and Other *			Total
Operating income (loss)	$	53,420		$	(5,522	)	$	(34,723	)	$	13,175
Depreciation expense		57,420			81,594			2,613			141,627
Amortization of intangibles from acquisitions		1,253			11,383			-			12,636
EBITDA	$	112,093		$	87,455		$	(32,110	)	$	167,438
Stock-based compensation		431			247			7,857			8,535
Restructuring expenses		3,491			7,737			-			11,228
Transaction-related charges		-			171			380			551
(Gain) Loss on disposition of assets and contingent consideration		(60	)		4,323			(2,564	)		1,699
ADJUSTED EBITDA	$	115,955		$	99,933		$	(26,437	)	$	189,451
For the year ended December 31, 2022 is as follows:
	International Telecom			US Telecom			Corporate and Other *			Total
Operating income (loss)	$	52,012		$	(5,656	)	$	(38,414	)		7,942
Depreciation expense		56,568			75,020			3,549			135,137
Amortization of intangibles from acquisitions		1,572			11,444			-			13,016
EBITDA	$	110,152		$	80,808		$	(34,865	)	$	156,095
Stock-based compensation		240			387			6,779			7,406
Transaction-related charges		-			1,669			3,129			4,798
(Gain) Loss on disposition of assets and contingent consideration		1,157			2,531			701			4,389
ADJUSTED EBITDA	$	111,549		$	85,395		$	(24,256	)	$	172,688

Table 6
ATN International, Inc.
Non GAAP Measure - Net Debt Ratio
(in Thousands)
	December 31,				December 31,
		2023				2022
Current portion of long-term debt *	$	24,290			$	6,172
Long-term debt, net of current portion *		492,580				415,727
Total debt	$	516,870			$	421,899
Less: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		65,181				59,728
Net Debt	$	451,689			$	362,171
Adjusted EBITDA - for the four quarters ended	$	189,451			$	172,688
Net Debt Ratio		2.38				2.10
* Excludes Customer receivable credit facility

1 See Table 5 for reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure.

2 For the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA Guidance, the Company is not able to provide without unreasonable effort the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, or reconciliations to such GAAP financial measures, on a forward-looking basis. Please see “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a full description of items excluded from the Company’s expected Adjusted EBITDA.

3 Please see “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a full definition of Net Debt Ratio.

FAQ

What was the percentage increase in fourth-quarter revenues for ATN International, Inc.?

ATN International, Inc. reported a 4% increase in fourth-quarter revenues to $199.0 million.

How much did the full-year revenues increase by for ATN International, Inc.?

Full-year revenues for ATN International, Inc. grew by 5% to $762.2 million.

What was the percentage increase in total high-speed broadband subscribers for ATN International, Inc.?

Total high-speed broadband subscribers for ATN International, Inc. increased by 20%.

By how much did broadband homes passed by high-speed data services expand for ATN International, Inc.?

Broadband homes passed by high-speed data services for ATN International, Inc. expanded by 33%.

What was the change in operating income for ATN International, Inc. in the fourth quarter?

Operating income for ATN International, Inc. decreased by 30% in the fourth quarter.

What is the 2024 revenue outlook provided by ATN International, Inc.?

ATN International, Inc. provided a 2024 outlook with revenue expected to be in the range of $750 to $770 million.

What is the 2024 Adjusted EBITDA range expected by ATN International, Inc.?

ATN International, Inc. expects Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 to be in the range of $200 to $208 million.

What are the projected capital expenditures for ATN International, Inc. in 2024?

ATN International, Inc. projects capital expenditures for 2024 to be in the range of $110 to $120 million.