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Liberty .(LBTYK) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2025-05-02 11:11
Revenue 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]. - VMO2 reported revenue of $3,126.3 million, down 4.8% year-over-year, primarily due to lower construction revenue and handset sales, but offset by higher fixed ARPU and mobile service revenue[5]. - Telenet's revenue for Q1 2025 was $759.7 million, a slight decrease of 0.4% year-over-year, but showed a rebased increase of 2.7%[4]. - VodafoneZiggo's revenue decreased by 5.6% year-over-year to $1,052.0 million, impacted by a decline in the consumer fixed base and lower handset sales[13]. - Virgin Media Ireland's revenue was $115.8 million, down 5.9% YoY on a reported basis, primarily due to lower fixed and mobile revenue[28]. - Total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was £2,480.1 million, a decrease of 4.2% from £2,588.8 million in 2024[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]. - VodafoneZiggo's total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was €721.2 million, reflecting a 2.7% increase from €702.4 million in the same period of 2024[62]. - Telenet's total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was €110.0 million, down 2.9% from €113.3 million in the same period of 2024[73]. Adjusted EBITDA - Adjusted EBITDA for Liberty Global increased by 14.7% year-over-year to $324.6 million, with VMO2's Adjusted EBITDA remaining flat at $1,073.4 million[4][5]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Telenet was $301.6 million, down 2.2% YoY on a reported basis, but up 0.8% on a rebased basis[21]. - VodafoneZiggo revised its 2025 guidance, expecting a mid to high-single digit decline in Adjusted EBITDA growth, down from a low-single digit decline[17]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the same period was £914.1 million, down 1.3% from £925.7 million[47]. - Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 8.0% to €439.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to €478.1 million in 2024[55]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Telenet increased to €286.4 million in Q1 2025 from €284.1 million in Q1 2024, while IFRS Adjusted EBITDA rose from €314.9 million to €323.8 million[129]. Cash Flow and Debt - Liberty Global's cash flows from operating activities were negative at -$81.0 million, with cash flows from investing activities at -$692.0 million and financing activities at -$773.0 million[5]. - Cash flows from operating activities were $185.0 million, while cash flows from investing activities were -$198.9 million[21]. - 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]. - As of March 31, 2025, 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]. - The net carrying amount of third-party debt and finance lease obligations was €10,965.4 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to €11,187.7 million at the end of 2024, indicating a decrease of about 2.0%[56]. - Telenet's total third-party debt and lease obligations amounted to €7,165.0 million, a decrease from €7,307.9 million as of December 31, 2024, representing a reduction of approximately 1.9%[68]. Customer Metrics - Broadband net losses were 2,100, primarily due to elevated churn on the Telenet brand, partially offset by growth in BASE[24]. - Telenet reported 4,216,600 homes passed and 1,955,400 customer relationships, with a total of 4,111,900 RGUs[37]. - VM Ireland had 1,005,200 homes passed and 391,300 customer relationships, totaling 718,700 RGUs[37]. - Total consolidated reportable segments showed 5,221,800 homes passed and 2,346,700 customer relationships, with 4,830,600 RGUs[37]. - Telenet experienced a net loss of 43,900 RGUs in Q1 2025 compared to the previous quarter[39]. - VMO2 JV reported a significant loss of 286,500 RGUs in Q1 2025, while VodafoneZiggo JV lost 135,900 RGUs[39]. - The average monthly ARPU for fixed-line customers increased to £47.00 from £46.25[46]. - The average monthly ARPU per fixed-line customer relationship for Telenet was €60.98 in Q1 2025, down from €61.99 in Q1 2024, indicating a decrease of approximately 1.6%[72]. - The average monthly ARPU per fixed-line customer relationship increased to €63.31 in Q1 2025, up from €61.60 in Q1 2024, marking a growth of 2.8%[62]. Capital Expenditures - Property and equipment additions were $246.7 million, representing a 34.3% increase YoY on a reported basis[21]. - Total capital expenditures, including P&E additions, were €300.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, representing a significant increase of 51.4% compared to €198.2 million in the same period of 2024[62]. - Total consolidated property and equipment additions for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $285.6 million, compared to $221.0 million in the same period of 2024[91]. - Capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $243.3 million, up from $206.1 million in 2024, representing an increase of 18%[91]. - U.S. GAAP P&E Additions for Telenet increased to €233.7 million in Q1 2025 from €169.7 million in 2024, while IFRS P&E Additions rose from €198.2 million to €300.0 million[129]. Strategic Initiatives - 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]. - The fair market value of Liberty Global's portfolio increased to $3.3 billion, with the top seven investments comprising approximately 75% of the value[3]. - VMO2 confirmed growth in revenue and Adjusted EBITDA metrics for 2025, despite a competitive environment, and plans to acquire spectrum licenses from the VOD/3 merger[5][12]. - The company is focused on strategic management across three platforms: Liberty Telecom, Liberty Growth, and Liberty Services[81]. - Liberty Global's investments include stakes in approximately 70 companies across technology, media, sports, and infrastructure sectors[83]. - Telenet secured a 5-year €500.0 million standalone capex facility in February 2025 to support its roll-out ambitions for Wyre[69]. - 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].
Liberty .(LBTYK) - 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]. 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 Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $324.6 million, an increase of 14.7% from $283.0 million in Q1 2024[250]. - 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]. - Income tax benefit for Q1 2025 was $70.0 million, contrasting with an expense of $42.8 million in Q1 2024[293]. Revenue Breakdown - 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 organic decreases primarily in mobile subscription and non-subscription revenues[255]. - VM Ireland experienced a total revenue decrease of $7.2 million, with a $6.4 million decrease in subscription revenue[247]. - The total organic increase in Telenet's residential fixed revenue was $5.5 million, while the impact of foreign exchange was a decrease of $23.3 million[245]. Joint Ventures - The company has a 50% noncontrolling interest in both the VMO2 JV and the VodafoneZiggo JV, accounted for as equity method investments[236]. - The VMO2 JV reported Adjusted EBITDA of $1,073.4 million, nearly unchanged from $1,073.6 million in Q1 2024[250]. - VodafoneZiggo JV's Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $55.9 million (10.8%) to $463.1 million in Q1 2025[250]. - VMO2 JV's revenue decreased to $1,052.0 million in Q1 2025 from $1,114.0 million in Q1 2024, a decline of approximately 5.6%[288]. - The share of results from affiliates showed a total loss of $148.0 million in Q1 2025, compared to a loss of $7.0 million in Q1 2024[285]. Costs and Expenses - The company is experiencing inflationary pressures on labor, programming, and other costs, which may negatively impact operating results and cash flows[231]. - Programming and other direct costs of services increased by $8.9 million or 2.3%, with an organic decrease of $33.5 million or 7.6% due to lower CPE sales[261]. - Other operating expenses (excluding share-based compensation) rose by $2.8 million or 1.5%, with an organic increase of $3.6 million or 1.9% driven by higher personnel costs[265]. - SG&A expenses were impacted by an increase in personnel costs of $4.4 million or 7.6%, primarily due to higher average costs per employee[265]. - Share-based compensation expense decreased to $30.5 million in Q1 2025 from $34.4 million in Q1 2024, a decline of $3.9 million or 11.3%[271]. Foreign Exchange Impact - Changes in foreign currency exchange rates significantly impacted reported operating results, primarily due to exposure to the euro[234]. - The company experienced a significant impact from foreign exchange, resulting in a $18.8 million decrease in residential revenue[255]. - Foreign currency transaction losses totaled $1,081.0 million in Q1 2025, compared to gains of $559.3 million in Q1 2024[281]. Capital Expenditures and Cash Flow - Capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2025, totaled $243.3 million, up from $206.1 million in 2024, reflecting increased investments in new build and upgrade projects[328]. - The net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $129.2 million, an increase of $37.9 million compared to $91.3 million in 2024[326]. - The company maintained compliance with its debt covenants as of March 31, 2025, and does not anticipate any material adverse impacts on liquidity in the next 12 months[322]. - Adjusted free cash flow for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $(141.2) million, compared to $(151.8) million in 2024, indicating a slight improvement[332]. Debt and Interest - As of March 31, 2025, the consolidated debt amounted to $9.4 billion, with $1.1 billion classified as current and $3.0 billion not due until 2029 or thereafter[323]. - Interest expense decreased to $127.5 million in Q1 2025 from $145.5 million in Q1 2024, a reduction of $13.9 million or 9.6%[276]. - The company expects to maintain significant levels of interest expense due to its capital structure and debt management strategy[301].
Liberty .(LBTYK) - 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 .(LBTYK) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report
2025-02-18 21:16
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K 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 incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF ...
Liberty .(LBTYK) - 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 .(LBTYK) - 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 .(LBTYK) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Results
2024-07-25 20:29
• Property and equipment additions as a percentage of revenue (including costs to capture): 16-18% (i) • Adjusted FCF : CHF 360-400 million 15 ______________________ Liberty Global's consolidated businesses generate annual revenue of more than $7 billion, while the VMO2 JV and the VodafoneZiggo JV generate combined annual revenue of more than $18 billion.** Sunrise, Telenet, the VMO2 JV and the VodafoneZiggo JV deliver mobile services as mobile network operators. Virgin Media Ireland delivers mobile service ...
Liberty .(LBTYK) - 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 .(LBTYK) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2024-05-01 20:26
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") ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the results for the same period in the prior year (unless otherwise noted). The financial and operating information contained herein is preliminary and subject to change. We expect t ...
Liberty .(LBTYK) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2024-05-01 20:14
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 March 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) (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organizat ...