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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.
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Uniti Group Inc. announces ABS bridge financing, asset sales, and provides 2024 outlook. The company reported net income of $30.7 million for the fourth quarter, with consolidated revenues of $285.7 million. Full-year results show a net loss of $81.7 million and consolidated revenues of $1.1 billion. Uniti successfully refinanced $3.1 billion of debt in 2023 and raised $437 million through ABS bridge financing and asset sales.
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Uniti Group Inc. declares a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on April 12, 2024, to stockholders of record on March 28, 2024.
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Uniti Group Inc. announced a $350 million Bridge Loan and Security Agreement for its subsidiary, Uniti Fiber Bridge Borrower LLC, to bolster liquidity and access long-term capital. The company also completed multiple asset sales, generating approximately $87 million in cash consideration.
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Uniti Group Inc. will announce its Q4 and full year 2023 financial results on February 29, 2024, followed by a conference call. The call will be webcast live on Uniti's Investor Relations website. Interested parties can register to participate via telephone. A replay will be available on the website later that day.
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Uniti Group Inc. announced the tax treatment of its 2023 distributions, providing a summary of the federal income tax treatment of the distributions on its common shares. The company reported a total distribution per share of $0.45, with $0.15 as ordinary dividend per share and $0.00 as capital gain distribution per share. The ordinary dividend per share will be reported on Form 1099-DIV, Box 5, as Section 199A Dividends. Additionally, $0.0503390 of each distribution will be treated as Section 897 Ordinary Dividends and reported on Form 1099-DIV, Box 2e. The company also stated that the quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock, paid on January 4, 2024, will be reported on Form 1099-DIV for the 2024 taxable year for federal income tax purposes.
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Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) to present at BofA Securities 2023 Leveraged Finance Conference. Senior VP, CFO, and Treasurer, Paul Bullington, and VP, Investor Relations & Treasury, Bill DiTullio, to present at 8:50 AM EST on November 28, 2023 in Boca Raton, FL. Webcast available on Uniti's Investor Relations website.
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Uniti Group Inc. announces its results for the third quarter of 2023. Consolidated revenue and adjusted EBITDA grew 2.7% and 3.5% respectively compared to the prior year. The company reiterates its 2023 outlook for consolidated revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and AFFO. Net loss for the quarter was $80.9 million or $0.34 per diluted common share. Uniti remains well positioned with no significant debt maturities until 2027 and nearly $7 billion of revenue under contract.
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Uniti Group Inc. declares a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share payable on January 4, 2024, to stockholders of record on December 15, 2023.
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Uniti Group Inc. is set to participate in Nareit's REITworld 2023 Annual Conference on November 14, 2023. The company's Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasury, Bill DiTullio, will represent Uniti at the event. Investor materials can be accessed on Uniti's Investor Relations website.
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Uniti Group Inc. will report Q3 2023 financial results on November 2, 2023, before the opening of trading on Nasdaq. A conference call will be held at 8:30 AM ET. The call will be webcast live on Uniti's Investor Relations website. A replay will be available from November 2, 2023, at approximately 12:00 PM ET.
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FAQ

What is the current stock price of Uniti Group (UNIT)?

The current stock price of Uniti Group (UNIT) is $6.11 as of November 22, 2024.

What is the market cap of Uniti Group (UNIT)?

The market cap of Uniti Group (UNIT) is approximately 1.5B.

What does Uniti Group Inc. do?

Uniti Group Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires and leases communication infrastructure assets, primarily focusing on fiber leasing to enterprises.

Where is Uniti Group Inc. headquartered?

Uniti Group Inc. is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas.

What recent merger has Uniti Group Inc. announced?

Uniti Group Inc. has announced a merger with Windstream, which will transition the company out of its REIT status and expand its operations into the consumer telecom market.

How many route miles of fiber does Uniti Group Inc. own?

Post-merger with Windstream, Uniti Group Inc. will own 217,000 route miles of fiber.

What is the core business of Uniti Group Inc.?

Uniti Group Inc.'s core business is fiber leasing to enterprises, though it will also be offering residential telecom services following the merger with Windstream.

What are Uniti Group Inc.'s future growth strategies?

Uniti Group Inc. plans to grow by acquiring and leasing communication assets, financing fiber for new and existing customers, and acting as a financing partner for mergers and acquisitions.

Who are the key contacts for investor relations at Uniti Group Inc.?

The key contacts for investor relations are Paul Bullington, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, and Bill DiTullio, Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasury.

What is Uniti Group Inc.'s 2023 financial outlook?

Uniti Group Inc. has updated its 2023 financial outlook to reflect transaction-related and other incurred costs, projecting steady consolidated revenue.

How does the merger with Windstream benefit Uniti Group Inc.?

The merger with Windstream allows Uniti Group Inc. to diversify its revenue streams by adding residential telecom services and expanding its fiber network.

What areas does Uniti Group Inc.'s fiber network cover?

Uniti Group Inc.'s fiber network covers approximately 140,000 route miles in the U.S., primarily in the Southeast region. Post-merger, it will extend to 217,000 route miles.

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1.49B
233.58M
2.47%
87.96%
5.42%
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