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Uniti Group Inc. (Nasdaq: UNIT) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The company is primarily engaged in the acquisition and leasing of communication infrastructure assets. Uniti Group boasts an extensive portfolio including approximately 140,000 route miles of fiber in the United States, with significant coverage in the Southeast region.
Uniti's core business revolves around providing fiber leasing services to enterprises. The company has recently agreed to merge with Windstream, a move that will see Uniti expand its operations into the consumer telecom market. This strategic merger will transition Uniti out of its REIT status, enabling the combined firm to offer both enterprise and residential telecom services, thereby diversifying its revenue streams. Post-merger, the firm will own 217,000 route miles of fiber, covering 4.3 million households and 150,000 commercial buildings.
As a strategic financing partner to the telecommunications industry, Uniti continuously evaluates industry challenges and trends to identify growth opportunities. The company's strategy focuses on acquiring and leasing communication assets that qualify as real property, financing fiber for existing and new customers, and acting as a financing partner to facilitate mergers and acquisitions.
Uniti's recent achievements include updating its 2023 outlook to reflect transaction-related and other incurred costs. The company’s outlook for 2023 remains optimistic, with a consolidated revenue projection that excludes future acquisitions and capital market transactions. Looking ahead to 2024, Uniti has set a comprehensive financial outlook, underscoring its commitment to sustained growth and profitability.
For investor relations and media inquiries, key contacts include Paul Bullington, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, and Bill DiTullio, Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasury.
- 2023 Financial Outlook: Adjusted projections for transaction-related costs.
- Strategic Merger: Uniti to merge with Windstream, expanding into the consumer telecom market.
- Asset Portfolio: Ownership of 217,000 route miles of fiber post-merger.
- Revenue Streams: Diversified revenue from enterprise and residential telecom services.
Uniti Group Inc. announced that its President and CEO, along with the VP of Investor Relations, will participate in the Goldman Sachs 9th Annual Leveraged Finance and Credit Conference. The event is scheduled for May 14, 2024, in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Investor materials will be accessible on Uniti's Investor Relations website.
Uniti Group Inc. announced the pricing of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 10.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2028. The notes will be issued at an issue price of 103.00% and will be guaranteed by the Company and its subsidiaries. The offering is expected to close on May 17, 2024, with proceeds to be used for general corporate purposes, including funding for the merger with Windstream.
Uniti Group Inc. announced a private offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 10.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2028. The notes will be guaranteed by the Company and its subsidiaries, secured by first-priority liens on their assets. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, potentially including funding the merger with Windstream.
Uniti Group Inc. reported solid first quarter 2024 results, featuring a 4% growth in core recurring strategic fiber business, successful lease-up strategy, and decreasing capital intensity. The merger with Windstream promises enhanced network reach and financial profile, positioning the company for future growth. Quarterly revenues stood at $286.4 million, with net income of $41.3 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $228.6 million. AFFO per diluted common share was $0.32. The Company had approximately $470.1 million in unrestricted cash at quarter-end and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share.
Uniti Group Inc. announced a merger with Windstream Holdings II, to create a premier fiber provider in the U.S. The merger will result in Uniti shareholders holding 62% of the common equity, while Windstream shareholders will hold 38%. The combined company will have a strong presence in Tier II and III markets, serving over 1.1 million customers. The merger is expected to enhance free cash flow, generate synergies, align capital allocation objectives, de-lever the balance sheet, and offer strategic optionality. The transaction is set to close in the second half of 2025.
Uniti Group Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on June 28, 2024 to stockholders of record on June 14, 2024.
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