WAYNESBORO, Va., May 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — NTELOS Holdings Corp. (the “Company,” NASDAQ: NTLS), a leading regional provider of nationwide wireless voice and data communications and home to the “best value in wireless,” announced today operating and financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2014.
First Quarter 2014 Financial Highlights
- Operating revenues increased 2% to $122.1 million for the first quarter 2014, compared to $119.3 million for the first quarter 2013;
- Retail revenues, which include subscriber and equipment revenues, increased 5% to $81.4 million for the first quarter 2014, compared to $77.6 million for the first quarter 2013;
- Wholesale and other revenues, derived primarily from the Company’s Strategic Network Alliance with Sprint, were $40.7 million for the first quarter 2014, compared to $41.8 million for the first quarter 2013; and
- Adjusted EBITDA was $33.9 million for the first quarter 2014, compared to $37.4 million for the first quarter 2013.
“The competitive atmosphere in the wireless industry showed no signs of tempering in the first quarter of 2014,” said James A. Hyde, CEO of NTELOS Holdings Corp. “Against this challenging backdrop, nTelos has successfully adapted, positioning nControl as a compelling alternative to the restrictive plans offered by the national carriers. Our strategic shift to a shared plan offering, along with our focus on providing more freedom and flexibility, helped nTelos post our ninth consecutive quarter of positive subscriber growth. Based on the initial success of nControl, we plan to aggressively introduce additional features and options that will further enhance the offering.”
Subscriber Highlights
Total Subscribers
- Total subscribers were 468,000 as of March 31, 2014, compared to 451,000 for the same period of 2013;
- Total subscriber gross additions for the first quarter 2014 were 45,400, compared to 48,500 for the same period of 2013; and
- Total net subscriber additions for the first quarter 2014 were 3,400, compared to 11,400 for the same period of 2013.
Postpay Subscribers
- Postpay subscriber gross additions for the first quarter 2014 were 20,200, compared to 20,200 for the first quarter 2013 and 28,700 for the fourth quarter 2013;
- Net postpay subscriber additions were 300 for the first quarter 2014, compared to 3,300 for the first quarter 2013 and 8,900 for the fourth quarter 2013;
- Postpay churn for the first quarter 2014 was 2.2%, compared to 1.9% for the first quarter 2013;
- ARPA increased 5% to $137.47 for the first quarter 2014, compared to $130.69 for the same period in 2013; and
- As of March 31, 2014, total postpay subscribers were 306,800.
Prepay Subscribers
- Prepay subscriber gross additions for the first quarter 2014 were 25,200, compared to 28,300 for the first quarter 2013 and 22,100 for the fourth quarter 2013;
- Net prepay subscriber additions (losses) were 3,100 for the first quarter 2014, compared to 8,100 for the first quarter 2013 and (1,400) for the fourth quarter 2013;
- Prepay churn for the first quarter 2014 was 4.6%, compared to 4.6% for the first quarter 2013; and
- As of March 31, 2014, total prepay subscribers were 161,200.
Mr. Hyde concluded, “The wireless environment remains very dynamic. In addition to launching new features that should further enhance our nControl plans, we will also continue to deploy LTE throughout our footprint to ensure all customers get the best possible network experience and access to high speed mobile broadband services. We believe our focus on execution will allow us to drive value for all of our key stakeholders.”
Net Income
Net income after net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was $1.3 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2014, compared to $5.5 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2013.
Declaration of Dividend
On May 1, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock in the amount of $0.42 per share to be paid on July 11, 2014 to stockholders of record on June 13, 2014.
Business Outlook
For the year ending December 31, 2014, the Company reiterates its full year 2014 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of between $140.0 million and $150.0 million and full year 2014 capital expenditures guidance of between $85.0 million and $95.0 million.
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call with investors and analysts to discuss its first quarter 2014 results this morning, May 7, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. ET. To participate, please dial 1-888-317-6016, 1-855-669-9657 in Canada and 1-412-317-6016 for international, approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled start of the call. The conference call and accompanying presentation will also be accessible live on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://ir.ntelos.com.
An archive of the conference call will be available online at http://ir.ntelos.com beginning approximately one hour after the call. A replay will also be available via telephone by dialing 1-877-344-7529, 1-855-669-9858 in Canada or 1-412-317-0088 internationally and entering access code 10045052 beginning approximately one hour after the call and continuing until May 22, 2014.
Non-GAAP Measures
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income attributable to NTELOS Holdings Corp. before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, accretion of asset retirement obligations, gain/loss on sale of assets and derivatives, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, other expenses/income, equity-based compensation charges, separation charges, secondary offering costs, net loss from discontinued operations and acquisition related charges.
ARPA, or average monthly revenue per account, is computed by dividing service revenues per period by the average number of accounts during that period. Please see the footnotes in the exhibits for a complete definition of this measure.
Adjusted EBITDA is a key metric used by investors to determine if the Company is generating sufficient cash flows to continue to produce shareholder value, provide liquidity for future growth and continue to fund dividends. ARPA provides management with useful information concerning the appeal of the Company’s rate plans and service offerings and the Company’s performance in attracting and retaining high value customers.
Adjusted EBITDA and ARPA are non-GAAP financial performance measures. They should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to measures determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Please refer to the exhibits and materials posted on the Company’s website for a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial performance measures to the most comparable measures reported in accordance with GAAP and for a discussion of the presentation, comparability and use of such financial performance measures.
About NTELOS
NTELOS Holdings Corp. (NTLS), operating through its subsidiaries as “nTelos Wireless,” is headquartered in Waynesboro, VA, and provides high-speed, dependable nationwide voice and data coverage for approximately 468,000 retail subscribers based in Virginia, West Virginia and portions of Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Kentucky. The Company’s licensed territories have a total population of approximately 8.0 million residents, of which its wireless network covers approximately 6.0 million residents. The Company is also the exclusive wholesale provider of network services to Sprint Nextel in the western Virginia and West Virginia portions of its territories for all Sprint CDMA wireless customers.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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Exhibits:
- Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
- Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
- Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to NTELOS Holdings Corp. to Adjusted EBITDA
- Key Metrics
- ARPA Reconciliation – Postpay
| NTELOS Holdings Corp. | |||||
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||
| March 31, 2014 | December 31, 2013 | ||||
| (In thousands) | |||||
| ASSETS | |||||
| Current Assets | |||||
| Cash | $ 121,038 | $ 88,441 | |||
| Restricted cash | 2,167 | 2,167 | |||
| Accounts receivable, net | 36,545 | 37,740 | |||
| Inventories and supplies | 15,663 | 23,962 | |||
| Deferred income taxes | 9,751 | 10,650 | |||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 21,513 | 20,808 | |||
| 206,677 | 183,768 | ||||
| Securities and Investments | 1,499 | 1,499 | |||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, net | 322,331 | 319,376 | |||
| Intangible Assets | |||||
| Goodwill | 63,700 | 63,700 | |||
| Radio spectrum licenses | 131,834 | 131,834 | |||
| Customer relationships and trademarks, net | 6,232 | 6,985 | |||
| Deferred Charges and Other Assets | 11,628 | 9,089 | |||
| Total Assets | $ 743,901 | $ 716,251 | |||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||||
| Current Liabilities | |||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | $ 5,824 | $ 5,410 | |||
| Accounts payable | 29,816 | 33,677 | |||
| Dividends payable | 9,096 | 9,034 | |||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 30,821 | 31,389 | |||
| 75,557 | 79,510 | ||||
| Long-Term Debt | 523,036 | 484,956 | |||
| Other Long-Term Liabilities | 107,614 | 107,992 | |||
| Equity | 37,694 | 43,793 | |||
| Total Liabilities and Equity | $ 743,901 | $ 716,251 | |||
| NTELOS Holdings Corp. | |||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income | Three Months Ended | ||
| (Unaudited) | |||
| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | March 31, 2014 | March 31, 2013 | |
| Operating Revenues | $ 122,082 | $ 119,345 | |
| Operating Expenses | |||
| Cost of sales and services | 47,324 | 44,535 | |
| Customer operations | 34,091 | 30,954 | |
| Corporate operations | 9,737 | 7,904 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 19,067 | 18,456 | |
| 110,219 | 101,849 | ||
| Operating Income | 11,863 | 17,496 | |
| Other Expense | |||
| Interest expense | (7,959) | (7,361) | |
| Other expense, net | (1,072) | (369) | |
| (9,031) | (7,730) | ||
| Income (Loss) before Income Taxes | 2,832 | 9,766 | |
| Income Taxes | 1,110 | 3,744 | |
| Net Income (Loss) | 1,722 | 6,022 | |
| Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests | (436) | (529) | |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to NTELOS Holdings Corp. | $ 1,286 | $ 5,493 | |
| Earnings per Share Attributable to NTELOS Holdings Corp.: | |||
| Basic | $ 0.06 | $ 0.26 | |
| Weighted average shares outstanding – basic | 21,081 | 20,960 | |
| Diluted | $ 0.06 | $ 0.25 | |
| Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted | 22,024 | 21,550 | |
| Cash Dividends Declared per Share – Common Stock | $ 0.42 | $ 0.42 | |
| NTELOS Holdings Corp. | |||||
| Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to NTELOS Holdings Corp. to Adjusted EBITDA | |||||
| (In thousands) | |||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||
| March 31, 2014 | March 31, 2013 | ||||
| Net income attributable to NTELOS Holdings Corp. | $ 1,286 | $ 5,493 | |||
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 436 | 529 | |||
| Net income | $ 1,722 | $ 6,022 | |||
| Interest expense | 7,959 | 7,361 | |||
| Income taxes | 1,110 | 3,744 | |||
| Other expense, net | 1,072 | 369 | |||
| Operating income | $ 11,863 | $ 17,496 | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | 19,067 | 18,456 | |||
| Accretion of asset retirement obligations | 315 | 143 | |||
| Equity-based compensation | 1,311 | 1,321 | |||
| Other 1 | 1,367 | – | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ 33,923 | $ 37,416 | |||
| 1 | 2014 includes $1.4 million charge related to certain employee separation expenses. | ||||
| See Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 18, 2014 for additional information. | |||||
| NTELOS Holdings Corp. | |||||||
| Key Metrics | |||||||
| Quarter Ended: | 3/31/2013 | 6/30/2013 | 9/30/2013 | 12/31/2013 | 3/31/2014 | ||
| Subscribers | |||||||
| Beginning Subscribers | 439,600 | 451,000 | 454,800 | 457,100 | 464,600 | ||
| Postpay | 297,400 | 299,700 | 298,700 | 298,000 | 306,700 | ||
| Prepay | 142,200 | 151,300 | 156,100 | 159,100 | 157,900 | ||
| Gross Additions | 48,500 | 40,100 | 44,500 | 50,800 | 45,400 | ||
| Postpay | 20,200 | 16,300 | 20,000 | 28,700 | 20,200 | ||
| Prepay | 28,300 | 23,800 | 24,500 | 22,100 | 25,200 | ||
| Disconnections | 37,100 | 36,300 | 42,200 | 43,300 | 42,000 | ||
| Postpay | 16,900 | 16,100 | 19,600 | 19,800 | 19,900 | ||
| Prepay | 20,200 | 20,200 | 22,600 | 23,500 | 22,100 | ||
| Net Additions (Losses) | 11,400 | 3,800 | 2,300 | 7,500 | 3,400 | ||
| Postpay | 3,300 | 200 | 400 | 8,900 | 300 | ||
| Prepay | 8,100 | 3,600 | 1,900 | (1,400) | 3,100 | ||
| Ending Subscribers | 451,000 | 454,800 | 457,100 | 464,600 | 468,000 | ||
| Postpay | 299,700 | 298,700 | 298,000 | 306,700 | 306,800 | ||
| Prepay | 151,300 | 156,100 | 159,100 | 157,900 | 161,200 | ||
| Churn, net | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.0% | ||
| Postpay | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ||
| Prepay | 4.6% | 4.4% | 4.8% | 4.9% | 4.6% | ||
| Other Items | |||||||
| ARPA STATISTICS | |||||||
| ARPA | $ 130.69 | $ 133.34 | $ 136.90 | $ 136.88 | $ 137.47 | ||
| Postpay Accounts 1 | 143,300 | 141,400 | 140,200 | 141,200 | 138,400 | ||
| Postpay Subscribers per Account 1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.2 | ||
| Licensed Population (millions) | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.0 | ||
| Covered Population (millions) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | ||
| Total Cell Sites | 1,431 | 1,432 | 1,434 | 1,444 | 1,444 | ||
| SNA Revenues (000’s) | $ 40,152 | $ 39,607 | $ 48,644 | $ 39,326 | $ 39,284 | ||
| 1 End of Period | |||||||
| NTELOS Holdings Corp. | |||||
| ARPA Reconciliation – Postpay | Three Months Ended | ||||
| Average Monthly Revenue per Account (ARPA) 1 | March 31, 2014 | March 31, 2013 | |||
| (In thousands, except for accounts and ARPA) | |||||
| Operating revenues | $ 122,082 | $ 119,345 | |||
| Less: prepay service revenues | (16,960) | (15,684) | |||
| Less: equipment revenues | (7,491) | (6,638) | |||
| Less: wholesale and other adjustments | (40,018) | (40,918) | |||
| Postpay service revenues | $ 57,613 | $ 56,105 | |||
| Average number of postpay accounts | 139,700 | 143,100 | |||
| Postpay ARPA | $ 137.47 | $ 130.69 | |||
| 1 | Average monthly revenue per account (ARPA) is computed by dividing postpay service revenues per period by the average number of postpay accounts during that period. ARPA as defined may not be similar to ARPA measures of other companies, is not a measurement under GAAP and should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, the information contained in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. The Company closely monitors the effects of new rate plans and service offerings on ARPA in order to determine their effectiveness. ARPA provides management useful information concerning the appeal of NTELOS rate plans and service offerings and the Company’s performance in attracting and retaining high-value customers. | ||||
Investor Relations Contacts:
Jeffrey Goldberger / Rob Fink
KCSA Strategic Communications
P: 212-896-1249 / 212-896-1206
Email: jgoldberger@kcsa.com / rfink@kcsa.com
SOURCE NTELOS Holdings Corp.
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