Workflow
Liberty .(LBTYB)
icon
Search documents
Liberty .(LBTYB) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2025-05-02 11:11
Financial Performance - Liberty Global's Q1 2025 total consolidated revenue increased by 7.3% year-over-year to $1,171.2 million, while consolidated Liberty Telecom revenue decreased by 1.1% to $875.5 million[4]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Liberty Global increased by 14.7% year-over-year to $324.6 million, with Telenet's Adjusted EBITDA at $301.6 million, down 2.2%[4]. - VMO2 reported revenue of $3,126.3 million, a decline of 4.8% year-over-year, while Adjusted EBITDA remained flat at $1,073.4 million[5]. - VodafoneZiggo's revenue decreased by 5.6% year-over-year to $1,052.0 million, with Adjusted EBITDA down 10.8% to $463.1 million[13]. - Telenet reported revenue of $759.7 million, a decrease of 0.4% YoY on a reported basis, but an increase of 2.7% on a rebased basis[21]. - Total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was £2,480.1 million, a decrease of 4.2% compared to £2,588.8 million in the same period of 2024[47]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the same period was £914.1 million, down 1.3% from £925.7 million year-over-year[47]. - The company reported a total revenue of €999.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, down 2.6% from €1,026.1 million in the same period of 2024[55]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the same period was €439.7 million, reflecting an 8.0% decrease from €478.1 million year-over-year[55]. Customer Metrics - Telenet achieved a fixed ARPU growth of 1.6% year-over-year, demonstrating resilience in a competitive market[18]. - Total mobile subscribers for the VMO2 JV were 15,713,200, reflecting a quarterly loss of 122,800 subscribers, and a year-over-year loss of 226,800 subscribers[46]. - Fixed-line customer relationships for VMO2 JV decreased by 46,000 quarter-over-quarter, and by 34,700 year-over-year, totaling 5,790,100[46]. - Broadband subscribers for VMO2 JV were 5,694,900, with a quarterly loss of 44,000 and a year-over-year loss of 28,000[46]. - Telenet's organic fixed-line customer relationship net losses were 11,800 for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, an improvement from 14,900 losses in the previous quarter[61]. - Telenet's organic broadband net losses for the year-over-year period were 6,000 subscribers, compared to 12,900 in the previous year, showing an improvement in customer retention[72]. Debt and Financial Obligations - Telenet's total principal amount of debt and finance leases stood at $9.4 billion, with a blended cost of debt at 3.7%[30]. - As of March 31, 2025, total third-party debt and lease obligations amounted to £21,785.5 million, a decrease from £22,071.7 million as of December 31, 2024[51]. - The net carrying amount of third-party debt and lease obligations was £21,480.0 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to £20,934.9 million at the end of 2024[51]. - VodafoneZiggo's total third-party debt and finance lease obligations amounted to €11,132.7 million, a decrease from €11,961.9 million as of December 31, 2024, representing a reduction of approximately 6.9%[56]. - Telenet's total third-party debt and lease obligations were €7,165.0 million as of March 31, 2025, down from €7,307.9 million as of December 31, 2024, reflecting a decline of approximately 1.9%[64]. - The net total debt to annualized adjusted EBITDA ratio was 4.15x as of March 31, 2025[52]. - The net total debt to annualized adjusted EBITDA ratio for VodafoneZiggo was 4.98x as of March 31, 2025, indicating a stable leverage position[59]. Capital Expenditures and Investments - Liberty Global aims to realize $500-$750 million in asset disposals and is prioritizing scale-based investments, including a successful launch of Formula E[3]. - Total consolidated property and equipment additions for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $285.6 million, compared to $221.0 million for the same period in 2024[91]. - Property and equipment additions as a percentage of revenue increased to 24.4% in Q1 2025 from 20.3% in Q1 2024[91]. - VodafoneZiggo's capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were €300.0 million, a significant increase of 51.4% compared to €198.2 million in the same period of 2024[62]. - Telenet secured a 5-year €500.0 million standalone capex facility for Wyre, priced at EURIBOR +2.75%, to support its roll-out ambitions[69]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash flows from operating activities for Telenet were $185.0 million, while cash flows from investing activities were -$198.9 million[21]. - Liberty Global's liquidity includes cash and cash equivalents totaling $0.8 billion, representing maximum undrawn commitments under subsidiary borrowing facilities[93]. - The company reported an adjusted free cash flow of £(885.4) million for the three months ended March 31, 2025[47]. - Liberty Global's Adjusted FCF for Q1 2025 was $(141.2) million, an improvement from $(151.8) million in Q1 2024[137]. - U.S. GAAP Adjusted Free Cash Flow (FCF) decreased to £(923.1) million in Q1 2025 from £(763.2) million in Q1 2024[124]. - IFRS Adjusted FCF also declined to £(885.4) million in Q1 2025 compared to £(738.7) million in Q1 2024[124]. Market Position and Strategy - Liberty Global's fair market value of its portfolio increased to $3.3 billion, with the top seven investments comprising approximately 75% of the value[3]. - The company is focused on expanding its infrastructure and platforms to support digital transformation and innovation[82]. - Liberty Global's consolidated businesses include approximately 80 million connections across Europe, enhancing its market presence[82]. - The company is actively investing in scalable businesses across technology, media, sports, and infrastructure sectors[83]. - Liberty Global's share buyback program for 2025 allows for the repurchase of up to 10% of outstanding shares as of December 31, 2024[80]. Operational Challenges - Broadband net losses were 2,100, primarily due to elevated churn on the Telenet brand, partially offset by growth in BASE[24]. - VodafoneZiggo revised its 2025 guidance, expecting a mid to high-single digit decline in Adjusted EBITDA growth[17]. - The company experienced a 3.9% decline in total residential fixed revenue, which was £479.6 million for Q1 2025[55]. - The average tenor of third-party debt, excluding vendor financing, was 5.0 years as of March 31, 2025[53]. - The company reported an operating loss for the quarter of $44.7 million, an improvement from a loss of $81.2 million in the same quarter last year[141].
Liberty .(LBTYB) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2025-05-02 11:10
Customer Metrics - As of March 31, 2025, the company served 11,512,200 fixed-line customers and 44,212,600 mobile subscribers, with networks passing 29,056,700 homes[229]. - The average number of residential fixed customers decreased, contributing to a decline in subscription revenue[255]. - VM Ireland experienced a total revenue decrease of $7.2 million, with a $6.4 million decrease in subscription revenue attributed to a decline in the average number of customers[247]. Financial Performance - Earnings from continuing operations for Q1 2025 were $(1,323.3) million, compared to $634.5 million in Q1 2024[240]. - Total consolidated revenue increased by $79.9 million (7.3%) to $1,171.2 million in Q1 2025, driven by a $61.3 million increase in the "all other" category[243]. - The net loss for the company in Q1 2025 was $70.5 million, compared to a net loss of $13.6 million in Q1 2024[288]. Adjusted EBITDA - Total consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $324.6 million, an increase of 14.7% from $283.0 million in Q1 2024[250]. - Adjusted EBITDA margin for Telenet was 39.7% in Q1 2025, down from 40.4% in Q1 2024[251]. - Adjusted EBITDA for VMO2 JV fell to $463.1 million in Q1 2025 from $519.0 million in Q1 2024, representing a decrease of about 11.8%[288]. Revenue Changes - Revenue from Telenet decreased by $2.9 million (0.4%) to $759.7 million in Q1 2025, while VM Ireland's revenue decreased by $7.2 million (5.9%) to $115.8 million[243]. - Total residential revenue decreased by $27.8 million or 4.7% during the same period, with a significant organic decrease of $9.0 million or 1.5%[255]. - The VMO2 JV reported revenue of $3,126.3 million in Q1 2025, down from $3,282.8 million in Q1 2024[285]. Cost and Expenses - Personnel costs increased by $4.4 million or 7.6%, primarily due to higher average costs per employee at Telenet[265]. - SG&A expenses (excluding share-based compensation) increased by $26.6 million or 11.7% in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024, with an organic increase of $0.9 million or 0.3%[269]. - Depreciation and amortization expense rose to $232.2 million in Q1 2025, up from $222.7 million in Q1 2024, marking a 7.3% increase[272]. Foreign Exchange Impact - Changes in foreign currency exchange rates significantly impacted reported operating results, primarily due to exposure to the euro[234]. - The company’s exposure to foreign exchange risk was significant, particularly with the euro, as most revenue was derived from subsidiaries with euro as their functional currency[234]. - Foreign currency transaction losses amounted to $1,081.0 million in Q1 2025, compared to gains of $559.3 million in Q1 2024[281]. Joint Ventures - The company holds a 50% noncontrolling interest in both the VMO2 JV and the VodafoneZiggo JV, accounted for as equity method investments[236]. - VodafoneZiggo JV's Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $55.9 million (10.8%) to $463.1 million in Q1 2025[250]. - The VodafoneZiggo JV's revenue decreased by $62.0 million (5.6%) to $1,052.0 million in Q1 2025[243]. Shareholder Actions - The company repurchased shares totaling $38.8 million during Q1 2025, with authorization to repurchase up to 10% of outstanding shares[316]. - The company authorized a share repurchase program for 2025, allowing the repurchase of up to 10% of total outstanding shares as of December 31, 2024[316]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents totaled $1,982.6 million as of March 31, 2025, with $849.3 million held by unrestricted subsidiaries[305]. - For the three months ended March 31, 2025, net cash provided by operating activities increased to $129.2 million from $91.3 million in the same period of 2024, representing a change of $37.9 million[326]. - The company maintained compliance with its debt covenants as of March 31, 2025, and does not anticipate any material adverse impact on liquidity from non-compliance in the next 12 months[322].
Liberty .(LBTYB) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Results
2025-02-18 21:16
Virgin Media Ireland Reports Preliminary Q4 and FY 2024 Results Fiber upgrade program continues to accelerate, with around half of our premises upgraded to full fiber at the end of Q4 Strong B2B revenue growth supported by Wholesale access Sequential and YoY improvement in fixed net adds Denver, Colorado February 18, 2025: Liberty Global Ltd. ("Liberty Global") (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB, LBTYK) is today providing selected, preliminary unaudited financial and operating information for VM Ireland, a fixed-income ...
Liberty .(LBTYB) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report
2025-02-18 21:16
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-35961 Liberty Global Ltd. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Bermuda 98-1750381 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio ...
Liberty Global and EY report outlines path for telco sector to realise major AI-driven sustainability gains
MarketScreener· 2025-01-21 09:01
A new report from Liberty Global and EY suggests that the strategic adoption of AI in the telco sector has the potential to drive major sustainability gains over the next decade.The report – ‘Smarter networks, greener planet’ – takes an in-depth look at how the telecommunications industry can harness artificial intelligence (AI) in the coming years to help meet important sustainability goals in the sector.Whilst acknowledging the energy intensity of AI – through practices such as the widespread integration ...
Liberty .(LBTYB) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Results
2024-10-29 22:43
Exhibit 99.1 1 Liberty Global Reports Q3 2024 Results Sequential improvement in aggregate broadband & postpaid mobile net adds across all markets; fiber deployments ramping in U.K. & Belgium 1 On track to achieve all full-year guidance targets , including Sunrise Adjusted Free Cash Flow guidance refined at Capital Markets Day Sunrise spin approved at EGM (99% in favor) with distribution set for November 12th; planned debt paydown of CHF 1.5b Next phase of value creation post the Sunrise spin, focused on man ...
Liberty .(LBTYB) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2024-10-29 20:08
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-35961 Liberty Global Ltd. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Bermuda 98-1750381 (State or other jurisdiction of inc ...
Liberty .(LBTYB) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Results
2024-07-25 20:29
Exhibit 99.1 Expanded market reach through off-net program, adding 254,000 NBI premises Fiber upgrade program continues, with nearly 40% of our premises upgraded to full fiber at the end of Q2 Q2 2024 Fixed Income Release Denver, Colorado July 25, 2024: Liberty Global Ltd. ("Liberty Global") (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB, LBTYK) is today providing selected, preliminary unaudited financial and operating information for its fixed-income borrowing groups for the three months ("Q2") ended June 30, 2024 as compared to t ...
Liberty .(LBTYB) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2024-07-25 20:10
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-35961 Liberty Global Ltd. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organizati ...
Liberty .(LBTYB) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2024-05-01 20:26
Executing strategic growth plan Launched wholesale network access to Vodafone customers in March More than a third of our network upgraded to full fiber at the end of Q1, with build costs in line with expectations Exhibit 99.1 Q1 2024 Fixed Income Release Denver, Colorado May 1, 2024: Liberty Global Ltd. ("Liberty Global") (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB, LBTYK) is today providing selected, preliminary unaudited financial and operating information for its fixed-income borrowing groups for the three months ("Q1") ende ...