Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Unity reported consolidated revenues of $294 million for the first quarter, with adjusted EBITDA of $238 million and AFFO attributed to common shareholders of $92 million, resulting in an AFFO per diluted common share of $0.35 [15][20] - Core recurring strategic revenue grew approximately 4% year-over-year, while capital intensity of the fiber business declined over 50% year-over-year [14][15] - The leverage ratio was reported at 6.09 times based on net debt to annualized adjusted EBITDA [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Uniti Leasing segment revenues were $222 million with an adjusted EBITDA of $215 million, achieving a 97% adjusted EBITDA margin [15] - Uniti Fiber reported revenues of $72 million and adjusted EBITDA of $29 million, resulting in a 40% adjusted EBITDA margin [17] - Non-recurring revenue was lower than expected due to a delay in a $4 million one-time sale of fiber to a government customer [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted strong demand from wireless carriers, with bookings in the quarter nearly doubling compared to the same quarter last year [12] - The percentage of bookings related to hyperscalers was around 15% to 20%, consistent over the past 18 months [43][45] - The ABS market has remained resilient, providing a key financing tool for the company [6][8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Unity aims for disciplined top-line growth of mid-single digits and high-single digit adjusted EBITDA growth, reiterating full-year guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and AFFO [5][10] - The company is focused on building new fiber, particularly within the Kinetic footprint, with plans to double the number of targeted homes passed with fiber by 2025 [6][10] - The merger with Windstream is expected to enhance Unity's fiber network and operational capabilities, with a goal to transition Kinetic off legacy systems to fiber [26][29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the fiber infrastructure business, noting minimal impact from recent economic downturns [8][9] - The company is optimistic about regulatory changes that may benefit its business, including increased leniency towards retiring aging copper networks [9] - Management highlighted the ongoing investment cycle for large language models and the anticipated growth in AI-related demand [36][37] Other Important Information - The company received shareholder approval for the merger with Windstream, with approximately 97% of voting shareholders in favor [10] - New appointments to the Unity team include John Harobin as president of Kinetic and Harold Zeitz as a new board member [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Concerns about M&A environment and lease-up mix - Management indicated no slowdown in M&A activity and remains engaged in strategic conversations, while also focusing on integration and accelerating growth strategies [33][34] - The high mix of lease-ups was acknowledged, with continued strong investment from hyperscalers expected [35][36] Question: Nature of bookings and AI-related deals - Approximately 20% of bookings are related to hyperscalers, with a growing percentage over the past quarters [43][44] - AI-driven builds are treated similarly to other anchor lease-up models, with yields nearing 20% for hyperscaler deals [47][48]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported consolidated revenues of $294 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $238 million, and AFFO attributed to common shareholders of $92 million, resulting in an AFFO per diluted common share of $0.35 [15][20] - Core recurring strategic revenue grew approximately 4%, while capital intensity of the fiber business, excluding GCI impact, declined over 50% year over year [14][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Uniti Leasing reported segment revenues of $222 million and adjusted EBITDA of $215 million, achieving an adjusted EBITDA margin of 97% [15] - Uniti Fiber generated revenues of $72 million and adjusted EBITDA of $29 million, resulting in an adjusted EBITDA margin of 40% [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted strong demand from wireless carriers, with bookings in the quarter almost double those from the same quarter last year [12] - The percentage of bookings related to hyperscalers is around 15% to 20%, consistent over the past 18 months [42][44] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims for disciplined top-line growth of mid-single digits and high-single-digit adjusted EBITDA growth, reiterating full-year guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and AFFO [4][20] - The merger with Windstream is expected to enhance the fiber network significantly, with plans to convert approximately 2 million homes to fiber by the end of 2025 [26][29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the fiber infrastructure business, noting minimal impact from recent economic downturns [7] - The company remains optimistic about the merger with Windstream, expecting to close the transaction in the second half of the year [10][29] Other Important Information - The company has a leverage ratio of 6.09 times based on net debt to annualized adjusted EBITDA [21] - The ABS market is viewed as an attractive source of financing, with potential for incremental capacity exceeding $1 billion [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Concerns about M&A environment and lease ups - Management indicated no slowdown in M&A activity, with ongoing strategic conversations and a focus on integration and accelerating growth [33][34] - Regarding lease ups, management noted that a significant portion of the lease up activity was driven by hyperscalers, with expectations for continued investment in large language models [35][36] Question: Nature of bookings and AI-related deals - Approximately 20% of bookings are related to hyperscalers, with a growing percentage over the past quarters [42][44] - AI-driven builds are treated similarly to other anchor lease up models, with yields nearing 20% on hyperscaler deals [46][47]

Financial Performance & Outlook - Uniti is targeting strategic recurring revenue growth of 4% to 6% in 2025[8] - Uniti is targeting strategic recurring Adjusted EBITDA growth of 8% to 10% in 2025[8] - Strategic Fiber Revenue 2025 MRR Growth Outlook is ~$365 million to $370 million[10] - Uniti Leasing revenue is projected to be between $897 million and $907 million in 2025[66] - Uniti Fiber revenue is projected to be between $299 million and $309 million in 2025[66] Capital & Investment - Net Success-Based Capital Intensity is estimated to be 20% - 25% in 2025[15] - Initial Aggregate Cash Yields on Major Wireless Anchor Builds of ~7%, results in Combined Anchor and Lease-Up Cash Yield of ~27%[23] - Uniti issued $589 million Inaugural ABS Facility at Fixed Rate of ~6.5% in January 2025[47] Merger & Strategy - The merger with Windstream is expected to close in 3Q25[8] - Kinetic is expected to pass an incremental 325K homes with fiber in 2025, reaching ~2 million homes in total[8] - Strategic Fiber Infrastructure Revenue is Expected to Grow ~5% in 2025[52]

Financial Performance - Uniti Group Inc. reported consolidated revenues of $293.9 million for Q1 2025, with a net income of $12.2 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $237.8 million, achieving an Adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 81%[4] - Total revenues for Q1 2025 were $293.9 million, a 2% increase from $286.4 million in Q1 2024[22] - Net income attributable to common shareholders for Q1 2025 was $11.88 million, down 71% from $40.89 million in Q1 2024[22] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $237.83 million, an increase of 4% compared to $228.63 million in Q1 2024[28] - Basic earnings per common share for Q1 2025 were $0.05, down from $0.17 in Q1 2024[26] - AFFO attributable to common shareholders was $92.3 million, or $0.35 per diluted common share for Q1 2025[4] Revenue Growth and Projections - Core recurring strategic fiber revenue grew approximately 4% year-over-year, while consolidated bookings increased by 40% compared to Q1 2024[2] - The company expects full-year 2025 revenues to be between $1,196 million and $1,216 million, with net income attributable to common shareholders projected between $90 million and $110 million[9] - Projected net income attributable to common shareholders for the year ending December 31, 2025, is estimated to be between $90 million and $110 million[30] - Net income attributable to common shareholders is projected to be between $0.38 and $0.46 for the year ended December 31, 2025[32] Debt and Cash Management - The company had approximately $592.0 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter, with a leverage ratio of 6.09x based on net debt to annualized Adjusted EBITDA[7] - Total debt as of March 31, 2025, was $5.48 billion, with a net debt of $5.39 billion[28] - The company reported a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $53.57 million for Q1 2025[24] Capital Expenditures and Operating Activities - Capital expenditures for Q1 2025 were $208.06 million, up from $167.94 million in Q1 2024[24] - Net cash provided by operating activities for Q1 2025 was $8.57 million, compared to $6.19 million in Q1 2024[24] Interest Expense and Financial Outlook - The company anticipates interest expense for the year 2025 to be approximately $535 million[30] - Interest expense on debt obligations is expected to total $503 million for the year ended December 31, 2025[34] - Total interest expense, net, is projected to be $535 million, including accretion of Windstream settlement payable and amortization of deferred financing costs[34] Merger and Business Outlook - The upcoming merger with Windstream is expected to close in Q3 2025, with strong investor support[3] - The company updated its 2025 outlook to reflect business unit level revisions and costs related to the merger, excluding any impact from the merger itself[8] Definitions and Non-GAAP Measures - The company defines EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as important non-GAAP measures to evaluate operating performance, excluding certain costs and expenses[35][36] - FFO is defined as net income attributable to common shareholders, excluding gains or losses from real estate dispositions, plus real estate depreciation and amortization[38] - AFFO excludes transaction-related costs and other non-recurring items to provide a clearer picture of ongoing operating performance[39] - The company uses FFO and AFFO as performance measures, which do not represent cash flows from operations or net income as defined by GAAP[39] Fiber Infrastructure - Uniti owns approximately 147,000 fiber route miles and 8.8 million fiber strand miles across the United States as of March 31, 2025[11]

Core Insights - Uniti Group Inc. reported a strong start to 2025, with core recurring strategic fiber revenue growing approximately 4% year-over-year in Q1 2025, and consolidated bookings increasing by 40% compared to the same period last year [3][5] - The company is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging trends in communications infrastructure, particularly related to Generative AI and convergence, which enhance the demand for its fiber infrastructure [3] - Uniti's merger with Windstream received overwhelming investor approval, expected to close in Q3 2025, aiming to create a significant fiber powerhouse [4] Financial Performance - Consolidated revenues for Q1 2025 were $293.9 million, with net income of $12.2 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $237.8 million, resulting in an Adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 81% [5][6] - Uniti Fiber generated $71.5 million in revenues and $28.8 million in Adjusted EBITDA, while Uniti Leasing contributed $222.4 million in revenues and $215.1 million in Adjusted EBITDA [6] - The company reported an AFFO of $92.3 million, equating to $0.35 per diluted common share for Q1 2025 [5][9] Liquidity and Debt - At the end of Q1 2025, Uniti had approximately $592.0 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, with a leverage ratio of 6.09x based on net debt to annualized Adjusted EBITDA [7] Updated 2025 Outlook - Uniti updated its 2025 outlook, projecting consolidated revenues between $1,196 million and $1,216 million, net income attributable to common shareholders between $90 million and $110 million, and Adjusted EBITDA between $966 million and $986 million [10][38]

Core Points - Uniti Group Inc. announced that its President and CEO, Kenny Gunderman, will present at two upcoming conferences in May 2025 [1] - The conferences include the J.P. Morgan 53rd Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference and the MoffettNathanson 2025 Media, Internet & Communications Conference [1] - Uniti is a real estate investment trust focused on communications infrastructure, owning approximately 145,000 fiber route miles and 8.8 million fiber strand miles as of December 31, 2024 [3] Company Overview - Uniti is engaged in the acquisition and construction of mission-critical communications infrastructure [3] - The company is a leading provider of fiber and wireless solutions for the communications industry [3] - Additional information about Uniti can be accessed on its official website [3]

Company Overview - Uniti Group Inc. announced the appointment of John Harrobin as President of Kinetic, effective after the merger with Windstream Holdings II, LLC, expected in the second half of 2025 [1] - Uniti is a real estate investment trust focused on acquiring and constructing communications infrastructure, owning approximately 145,000 fiber route miles and 8.8 million fiber strand miles across the U.S. as of December 31, 2024 [6] Leadership Appointment - John Harrobin previously served as Executive Vice President, Consumer, at Frontier Communications, leading a $3 billion business unit and achieving customer, revenue, and profit growth [2] - Harrobin's experience includes roles at Audible and Verizon Wireless, where he was involved in significant growth and marketing strategies [4] Strategic Focus - The company sees significant potential in the Kinetic platform, which is viewed as an attractive asset with strong fundamentals and growth opportunities [3] - Harrobin's immediate focus will be on enhancing customer service and building a durable operating model to deliver superior results [3]

Core Viewpoint - Uniti Group Inc. is set to report its first quarter 2025 financial results on May 6, 2025, prior to the market opening, with a conference call scheduled for the same day at 8:30 AM Eastern Time [1]. Company Overview - Uniti is an internally managed real estate investment trust focused on acquiring and constructing mission-critical communications infrastructure, providing fiber and wireless solutions for the communications industry [3]. - As of December 31, 2024, Uniti owns approximately 145,000 fiber route miles and 8.8 million fiber strand miles across the United States [3]. Investor Relations - The conference call discussing the earnings will be available via live webcast on Uniti's Investor Relations website, with options for telephone participation [2]. - A replay of the conference call will also be accessible on the Investor Relations website [2].

Core Viewpoint - Uniti Group Inc. announced that its stockholders approved the merger with an affiliate of Windstream Holdings II, LLC, with over 90% of shares voting in favor of the merger [1][3]. Merger Details - The merger will result in Uniti becoming an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Windstream Parent, Inc., which will be renamed "Uniti Group Inc." [3] - Uniti stockholders will receive approximately 62% of the outstanding common stock of the combined company, while Windstream shareholders will receive $425 million in cash, $575 million in preferred stock, and approximately 38% of the outstanding common stock of the combined company [3]. - Windstream shareholders will also receive non-voting warrants to acquire up to 6.9% of the common stock of the combined company [3]. Timeline and Regulatory Approvals - The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, pending certain regulatory approvals [4]. Company Background - Uniti is an internally managed real estate investment trust focused on acquiring and constructing mission-critical communications infrastructure, owning approximately 145,000 fiber route miles and 8.8 million fiber strand miles across the United States as of December 31, 2024 [5].

Core Points - Uniti Group Inc. will participate in the Deutsche Bank 33rd Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference on March 11, 2025 [1] - Investor materials will be available on Uniti's Investor Relations website [2] Company Overview - Uniti is an internally managed real estate investment trust focused on acquiring and constructing mission-critical communications infrastructure [3] - As of December 31, 2024, Uniti owns approximately 145,000 fiber route miles and 8.8 million fiber strand miles across the United States [3]