-Quarterly Revenues Up 7% over Prior Year in Western Markets
-Net Adds of 8,000 More than Doubled over Prior Year in Western Markets
-Successfully Completed Spectrum Sale in Eastern Markets
WAYNESBORO, Va., May 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — NTELOS Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:NTLS, news, filings) (“nTelos” or the “Company”) announced today operating and financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2015.
“The first quarter proved pivotal for us as we posted strong retail results and accomplished a number of key strategic objectives,” said Rod Dir, Chief Executive Officer. “In our Western Markets, we added subscribers at a level not seen in years as customers responded to our strong retail offerings, driving improvements in both churn and gross add results. In addition, we closed the sale of spectrum in our Eastern Markets and completed the sale of most of our remaining owned towers. While we are pleased with our execution so far, we continue to take steps to realign our cost structure, strengthen our retail offerings and expand our LTE network. Moving forward, we are confident these actions will further enhance our competitive position and financial performance.”
Western Markets First Quarter 2015 Financial and Recent Highlights
- Western Markets revenues increased 7% to $95.3 million for the first quarter 2015, compared to $89.2 million for the first quarter 2014;
- Western Markets Adjusted EBITDA was $27.3 million for the first quarter 2015, compared to $33.3 million for the first quarter 2014. Adjusted EBITDA during the quarter reflected the absorption of corporate overhead previously allocated to the Eastern Markets and, consistent with our amended agreement with Sprint, reduced revenues from the Strategic Network Alliance (“SNA”);
- Postpaid churn of 1.7% was the Company’s lowest quarterly churn since second quarter 2013;
- Net adds of 8,000 were the Company’s highest quarterly mark since 2007;
- Completed the spectrum sale in Eastern Markets for gross proceeds of $56.0 million; and
- Completed the sale of 91 Company owned towers for gross proceeds of approximately $39.3 million.
Western Markets Subscriber Update
Total Subscribers
- Total subscribers were 290,100 as of March 31, 2015, compared to 282,100 for the fourth quarter 2014 and 277,100 for the first quarter 2014;
- Total subscriber gross additions for the first quarter 2015 were 27,500, compared to 28,300 for the fourth quarter 2014 and 25,000 for the first quarter 2014; and
- Total subscriber net additions for the first quarter 2015 were 8,000, compared to 5,000 for the fourth quarter 2014 and 3,500 for the first quarter 2014.
Postpay Subscribers
- Postpay subscriber gross additions for the first quarter 2015 were 15,700, compared to 18,600 for the fourth quarter 2014 and 14,600 for the first quarter 2014;
- Net postpay subscriber additions were 4,600 for the first quarter 2015, compared to 4,700 for the fourth quarter 2014 and 1,700 for the first quarter 2014;
- Postpay churn for the first quarter 2015 was 1.7%, compared to 2.0% for the first quarter 2014;
- ARPA was $122.04 for the first quarter 2015, compared to $136.60 for the first quarter 2014; and
- As of March 31, 2015, total postpay subscribers were 224,700.
Prepay Subscribers
- Prepay subscriber gross additions for the first quarter 2015 were 11,800, compared to 9,700 for the fourth quarter 2014 and 10,400 for the first quarter 2014;
- Net prepay subscriber additions were 3,400 for the first quarter 2015, compared to 300 for the fourth quarter 2014 and 1,800 for the first quarter 2014;
- Prepay churn for the first quarter 2015 was 4.4%, flat compared to the first quarter 2014; and
- As of March 31, 2015, total prepay subscribers were 65,400.
Net Income
Net income after net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was $14.8 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2015, compared to $1.3 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2014. Net income for the first quarter 2015 included a $16.0 million benefit related to the previously announced sale of certain cell towers.
Liquidity
Cash at the end of the first quarter 2015 was $105.6 million, compared to $75.7 million at the end of the fourth quarter 2014. In addition, nTelos received $56.0 million on April 15, 2015 in connection with the sale of the Company’s spectrum portfolio in its Eastern Markets.
Business Outlook
On December 2, 2014, the Company announced a strategic refocus of its business operations on its Western Markets (West Virginia and western Virginia), where it has experienced strong operating performance, has a favorable competitive position for its branded retail offering and benefits operationally and financially from its Strategic Network Alliance (“SNA”) with Sprint. The Company is currently in the process of winding down its operations in its Eastern Markets, which it expects to complete by November 15, 2015.
For the year ending December 31, 2015, the Company expects its full year 2015 Adjusted EBITDA to be between $100.0 million and $108.0 million, unchanged from the Company’s guidance provided on February 26, 2015. This Adjusted EBITDA excludes restructuring costs and results from Eastern Markets business. Full year 2015 capital expenditures are still expected to be between $95.0 and $105.0 million, with expenditures to increase progressively throughout the remainder of the year.
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call with investors and analysts to discuss its first quarter 2015 results this morning, May 1, 2015, at 9:00 ET. To participate, please dial 1-877-407-9120 in the U.S. and Canada and 1-412-902-1009 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 1-877-660-6853 in the U.S. and Canada or 1-201-612-7415 internationally and entering access code 13601222 beginning approximately one hour after the call and continuing until May 8, 2015.
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, transaction related costs, restructuring and asset impairment charges, gain/loss on sale or disposal of assets and derivatives, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, other expenses/income, equity-based compensation charges, separation charges, secondary offering costs, adjustments for impact of recognizing deferred gain associated with towers sold to Grain Management and adjustments for impact of recognizing a portion of the billed SNA contract revenues on a straight line basis.
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 and provide liquidity for future growth. ARPA provides management with useful information concerning the appeal of the Company’s postpay 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 290,100 retail subscribers based in its Western Markets, comprised of western Virginia, West Virginia and portions of Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Kentucky. The Company’s licensed territories in the Western Markets have a total population of approximately 4.4 million residents, of which its wireless network covers approximately 3.1 million residents. The Company is also the exclusive wholesale provider of wireless network services to Sprint Corporation in portions of its western Virginia and West Virginia territories for all Sprint wireless customers.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact, including statements about our beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements and should be evaluated as such. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “targets,” “projects,” “should,” “may,” “will” and similar words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements reflect, among other things, our current expectations, plans and strategies, and anticipated financial results, all of which are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Many of these risks are beyond our ability to control or predict. Because of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Furthermore, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake any obligation to update or review any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Important factors with respect to any such forward-looking statements, including certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, include, but are not limited to: our ability to attract and retain retail subscribers to our services; our dependence on our strategic relationship with Sprint Corporation (“Sprint”); our ability to realize the expected proceeds, cost savings and other benefits from the wind down of our Eastern Markets; a potential increase in roaming rates and wireless handset subsidy costs; rapid development and intense competition in the telecommunications industry; our ability to finance, design, construct and realize the benefits of any planned network technology upgrade; our ability to acquire or gain access to additional spectrum in the future; the potential to experience a high rate of customer turnover; the potential for competitors to build networks in our markets; cash and capital requirements; operating and financial restrictions imposed by our credit agreement; adverse economic conditions; federal and state regulatory fees, requirements and developments; loss of ability to use our current cell sites; our continued reliance on indirect channels of retail distribution; our reliance on certain suppliers and vendors; and other unforeseen difficulties that may occur. These risks and uncertainties are not intended to represent a complete list of all risks and uncertainties inherent in our business, and should be read in conjunction with the more detailed cautionary statements and risk factors included in our SEC filings, including our most recent Annual Report filed on Form 10-K.
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
- Western Markets
- Western Markets Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operating Income
- Western Markets Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to NTELOS Holdings Corp. to Adjusted EBITDA
- Western Markets Key Metrics
- Western Markets ARPA Reconciliation – Postpay
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NTELOS Holdings Corp. |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets |
(Unaudited) |
(Unaudited) |
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March 31, 2015 |
December 31, 2014 |
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(In thousands) |
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets |
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Cash |
$ 103,418 |
$ 73,546 |
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Restricted cash |
2,167 |
2,167 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
50,247 |
43,668 |
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Inventories and supplies |
20,377 |
18,297 |
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Deferred income taxes |
24,923 |
24,770 |
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Prepaid expenses |
13,003 |
13,543 |
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Other current assets |
625 |
4,626 |
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|
214,760 |
180,617 |
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Assets Held for Sale |
59,398 |
64,271 |
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Securities and Investments |
1,522 |
1,522 |
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Property, Plant and Equipment, net |
299,456 |
289,947 |
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Intangible Assets |
|||||
|
Goodwill |
63,700 |
63,700 |
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Radio spectrum licenses |
44,933 |
44,933 |
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Customer relationships and trademarks, net |
4,885 |
5,084 |
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Deferred Charges and Other Assets |
19,835 |
18,474 |
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Total Assets |
$ 708,489 |
$ 668,548 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) |
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Current Liabilities |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
$ 5,772 |
$ 5,816 |
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Accounts payable |
21,137 |
24,541 |
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
43,599 |
41,706 |
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|
70,508 |
72,063 |
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Long-Term Debt |
518,392 |
519,592 |
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Other Long-Term Liabilities |
136,216 |
109,845 |
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Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) |
(16,627) |
(32,952) |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) |
$ 708,489 |
$ 668,548 |
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NTELOS Holdings Corp. |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income |
Three Months Ended |
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(Unaudited) |
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(In thousands, except per share amounts) |
March 31, 2015 |
March 31, 2014 |
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|
Operating Revenues |
$ 120,206 |
$ 122,082 |
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|
Operating Expenses |
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|
Cost of sales and services |
53,293 |
51,758 |
|
|
Customer operations |
24,349 |
27,623 |
|
|
Corporate operations |
9,412 |
11,771 |
|
|
Restructuring and other charges |
2,008 |
– |
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
13,874 |
19,067 |
|
|
Gain on sale of assets |
(15,947) |
– |
|
|
86,989 |
110,219 |
||
|
Operating Income |
33,217 |
11,863 |
|
|
Other Expense |
|||
|
Interest expense |
(7,917) |
(7,959) |
|
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Other expense |
(4) |
(1,072) |
|
|
(7,921) |
(9,031) |
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Income before Income Taxes |
25,296 |
2,832 |
|
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Income Tax Expense |
10,009 |
1,110 |
|
|
Net Income |
15,287 |
1,722 |
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Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests |
(491) |
(436) |
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Net Income Attributable to NTELOS Holdings Corp. |
$ 14,796 |
$ 1,286 |
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Earnings per Share Attributable to Common Shares: |
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Net Income applicable to NTELOS Holdings Corp. |
$ 14,796 |
$ 1,286 |
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|
Net Income applicable to participating securities |
459 |
– |
|
|
Net Income applicable to common shares |
$ 14,337 |
$ 1,286 |
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|
Basic |
$ 0.68 |
$ 0.06 |
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic |
21,193 |
21,080 |
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Diluted |
$ 0.65 |
$ 0.06 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted |
22,161 |
22,023 |
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Cash Dividends Declared per Share – Common Stock |
$ – |
$ 0.42 |
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NTELOS Holdings Corp. |
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Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to NTELOS Holdings Corp. to Adjusted EBITDA |
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(In thousands) |
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, 2015 |
March 31, 2014 |
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|
Net income attributable to NTELOS Holdings Corp. |
$ 14,796 |
$ 1,286 |
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|
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
491 |
436 |
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|
Net income |
$ 15,287 |
$ 1,722 |
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Interest expense |
7,917 |
7,959 |
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|
Income taxes |
10,009 |
1,110 |
|||
|
Other expense |
4 |
1,072 |
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Operating income |
$ 33,217 |
$ 11,863 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
13,874 |
19,067 |
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Restructuring and other charges |
2,008 |
– |
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Gain on sale of assets |
(15,947) |
– |
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Accretion of asset retirement obligations |
504 |
315 |
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Equity-based compensation |
859 |
1,311 |
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SNA straight-line adjustment 1 |
3,065 |
– |
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Other 2 |
(200) |
1,367 |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
$ 37,380 |
$ 33,923 |
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1 |
Adjustment for impact of recognizing a portion of the billed SNA contract revenues on a straight line basis. |
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2 |
Other includes adjustments for the recognition of a portion of the deferred gain for towers sold to Grain Management, LLC in 2015 and for certain employee separation charges in 2014. |
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Key Metrics |
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Quarter Ended: |
3/31/2014 |
6/30/2014 |
9/30/2014 |
12/31/2014 |
3/31/2015 |
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Subscribers |
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Beginning Subscribers |
464,600 |
468,000 |
458,100 |
457,200 |
448,900 |
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Postpay |
306,700 |
306,800 |
308,200 |
310,200 |
310,100 |
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Prepay |
157,900 |
161,200 |
149,900 |
147,000 |
138,800 |
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Gross Additions |
45,400 |
39,000 |
41,400 |
40,400 |
28,800 |
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Postpay |
20,200 |
20,400 |
20,800 |
22,500 |
15,800 |
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Prepay |
25,200 |
18,600 |
20,600 |
17,900 |
13,000 |
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Disconnections 1 |
42,000 |
38,600 |
42,300 |
48,700 |
63,000 |
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Postpay |
19,900 |
17,100 |
18,900 |
22,700 |
31,500 |
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Prepay |
22,100 |
21,500 |
23,400 |
26,000 |
31,500 |
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Net Additions (Losses) 1 |
3,400 |
400 |
(900) |
(8,300) |
(34,200) |
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Postpay |
300 |
3,300 |
1,900 |
(200) |
(15,700) |
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Prepay |
3,100 |
(2,900) |
(2,800) |
(8,100) |
(18,500) |
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Ending Subscribers 1 |
468,000 |
458,100 |
457,200 |
448,900 |
414,700 |
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Postpay |
306,800 |
308,200 |
310,200 |
310,100 |
294,300 |
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Prepay |
161,200 |
149,900 |
147,000 |
138,800 |
120,400 |
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Churn, net 1 |
3.0% |
2.8% |
3.1% |
3.6% |
4.9% |
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Postpay |
2.2% |
1.8% |
2.0% |
2.4% |
3.5% |
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Prepay |
4.6% |
4.5% |
5.3% |
6.0% |
8.1% |
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Other Items |
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ARPA Statistics |
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ARPA |
$ 137.47 |
$ 137.20 |
$ 134.18 |
$ 132.48 |
$ 125.98 |
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Postpay Accounts 2 |
138,400 |
140,500 |
142,100 |
143,400 |
138,500 |
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Postpay Subscribers per Account 2 |
2.2 |
2.2 |
2.2 |
2.2 |
2.1 |
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Strategic Network Alliance Revenues (000’s) 3 |
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Billed Revenue |
$ 39,284 |
$ 37,997 |
$ 38,144 |
$ 38,329 |
$ 36,627 |
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Straight-Line Adjustment |
NA |
(2,043) |
(3,065) |
(3,065) |
(3,065) |
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Spectrum Lease Consideration |
NA |
822 |
1,234 |
1,233 |
1,190 |
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SNA Revenues |
$ 39,284 |
$ 36,776 |
$ 36,313 |
$ 36,497 |
$ 34,752 |
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Network Statistics |
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Licensed Population (millions) |
8.0 |
8.0 |
8.0 |
8.0 |
8.0 |
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Covered Population (millions) |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
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Total Cell Sites |
1,444 |
1,445 |
1,446 |
1,453 |
1,455 |
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1 |
During the 2014 second quarter, the Company terminated approximately 2,100 postpay subscribers that repeatedly exceeded their terms and conditions relating to permitted usage. Additionally, the Company changed its business rules related to reporting of long-term, non-revenue prepay subscribers. This change resulted in approximately 8,200 prepay subscribers being excluded from our ending subscriber base. The impact of these Company-initiated terminations and change in business rules is reflected in our ending subscriber totals as of June 30, 2014, and is not reflected in our disconnections, net additions and churn calculations for the quarter ended June 30, 2014. |
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2 |
End of Period |
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3 |
Effective 5/1/14, SNA Revenues include the impact of recognizing the fixed fee element of SNA contract revenues on a straightline basis, which is a reduction of billed revenue, and the non-cash consideration attributable to spectrum leases. We have recognized an equal charge for spectrum lease expense within cost of sales and services. |
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ARPA Reconciliation – Postpay |
Three Months Ended |
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Average Monthly Revenue per Account (ARPA) 1 |
March 31, 2015 |
March 31, 2014 |
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(In thousands, except for accounts and ARPA) |
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Operating revenues |
$ 120,206 |
$ 122,082 |
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Less: prepay service revenues |
(12,365) |
(16,960) |
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Less: equipment revenues |
(17,389) |
(7,491) |
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Less: wholesale and other adjustments |
(36,866) |
(40,018) |
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Postpay service revenues |
$ 53,586 |
$ 57,613 |
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Average number of postpay accounts |
141,800 |
139,700 |
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Postpay ARPA |
$ 125.98 |
$ 137.47 |
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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. |
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Western Markets 1 |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operating Income |
Three Months Ended |
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(Unaudited) |
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(In thousands, except per share amounts) |
March 31, 2015 |
March 31, 2014 |
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Operating Revenues |
$ 95,311 |
$ 89,166 |
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Operating Expenses |
||||
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Cost of sales and services |
43,819 |
34,551 |
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Customer operations |
19,552 |
16,021 |
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Corporate operations |
8,625 |
7,723 |
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Restructuring |
1,605 |
– |
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Depreciation and amortization |
12,861 |
12,922 |
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Gain on sale of assets |
(11,009) |
– |
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|
75,453 |
71,217 |
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Operating Income |
$ 19,858 |
$ 17,949 |
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1 |
Western Markets is defined as Holdings less Eastern Markets. |
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NTELOS Western Markets 1 |
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Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to NTELOS Holdings Corp. to Western Markets Proforma Adjusted EBITDA |
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(In thousands) |
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, 2015 |
March 31, 2014 |
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Net Income Attributable to NTELOS Holdings Corp. |
$ 14,796 |
$ 1,286 |
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
491 |
436 |
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Net income |
$ 15,287 |
$ 1,722 |
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Operating loss (income) attributable to Eastern Markets |
(13,359) |
6,086 |
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Interest expense |
7,917 |
7,959 |
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Income taxes |
10,009 |
1,110 |
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Other expense |
4 |
1,072 |
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Operating income |
$ 19,858 |
$ 17,949 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
12,861 |
12,922 |
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Restructuring 2 |
1,605 |
– |
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Gain on sale of assets |
(11,009) |
– |
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Accretion of asset retirement obligations |
300 |
223 |
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Equity-based compensation |
860 |
887 |
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SNA straight-line adjustment 3 |
3,065 |
– |
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Other 4 |
(200) |
1,367 |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
$ 27,340 |
$ 33,348 |
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1 |
Western Markets is defined as Holdings less Eastern Markets. |
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2 |
Restructuring costs attributable to Corporate and Western Markets. |
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3 |
Adjustment for impact of recognizing a portion of the billed SNA contract revenues on a straight line basis. |
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4 |
Other includes adjustments for the recognition of a portion of the deferred gain for towers sold to Grain Management, LLC in 2015 and for certain employee separation charges in 2014. |
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NTELOS Western Markets 1 |
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Key Metrics |
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Quarter Ended: |
3/31/2014 |
6/30/2014 |
9/30/2014 |
12/31/2014 |
3/31/2015 |
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Subscribers |
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Beginning Subscribers |
273,600 |
277,100 |
274,000 |
277,100 |
282,100 |
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Postpay |
208,800 |
210,300 |
212,400 |
215,500 |
220,100 |
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|
Prepay |
64,800 |
66,800 |
61,600 |
61,600 |
62,000 |
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Gross Additions |
25,000 |
22,500 |
24,600 |
28,300 |
27,500 |
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|
Postpay |
14,600 |
14,700 |
15,500 |
18,600 |
15,700 |
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|
Prepay |
10,400 |
7,800 |
9,100 |
9,700 |
11,800 |
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Disconnections 2 |
21,500 |
19,500 |
21,500 |
23,300 |
19,500 |
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|
Postpay |
12,900 |
11,200 |
12,500 |
13,900 |
11,100 |
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|
Prepay |
8,600 |
8,300 |
9,000 |
9,400 |
8,400 |
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|
Net Additions (Losses) 2 |
3,500 |
3,000 |
3,100 |
5,000 |
8,000 |
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|
Postpay |
1,700 |
3,500 |
3,000 |
4,700 |
4,600 |
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|
Prepay |
1,800 |
(500) |
100 |
300 |
3,400 |
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|
Ending Subscribers 2 |
277,100 |
274,000 |
277,100 |
282,100 |
290,100 |
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|
Postpay |
210,300 |
212,400 |
215,500 |
220,100 |
224,700 |
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|
Prepay |
66,800 |
61,600 |
61,600 |
62,000 |
65,400 |
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|
Churn, net 2 |
2.6% |
2.3% |
2.6% |
2.8% |
2.3% |
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|
Postpay |
2.0% |
1.8% |
1.9% |
2.2% |
1.7% |
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|
Prepay |
4.4% |
4.2% |
4.9% |
5.0% |
4.4% |
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Other Items |
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|
ARPA Statistics |
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|
ARPA |
$ 136.60 |
$ 136.61 |
$ 133.83 |
$ 132.12 |
$ 122.04 |
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|
Postpay Accounts 3 |
91,400 |
93,700 |
95,500 |
98,700 |
101,900 |
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|
Postpay Subscribers per Account 3 |
2.3 |
2.3 |
2.3 |
2.2 |
2.2 |
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Strategic Network Alliance Revenues (000’s) 4 |
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|
Billed Revenue |
$ 39,284 |
$ 37,997 |
$ 38,144 |
$ 38,329 |
$ 36,627 |
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|
Straight-Line Adjustment |
NA |
(2,043) |
(3,065) |
(3,065) |
(3,065) |
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|
Spectrum Lease Consideration |
NA |
822 |
1,234 |
1,233 |
1,190 |
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|
SNA Revenues |
$ 39,284 |
$ 36,776 |
$ 36,313 |
$ 36,497 |
$ 34,752 |
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|
Network Statistics |
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|
Licensed Population (millions) |
4.4 |
4.4 |
4.4 |
4.4 |
4.4 |
|||
|
Covered Population (millions) |
3.1 |
3.1 |
3.1 |
3.1 |
3.1 |
|||
|
Total Cell Sites |
999 |
999 |
1,000 |
1,004 |
1,006 |
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|
LTE Cell Sites |
NA |
89 |
135 |
135 |
202 |
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1 |
Western Markets is defined as Holdings less Eastern Markets. |
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2 |
During the 2014 second quarter, the Company terminated approximately 1,400 postpay subscribers that repeatedly exceeded their terms and conditions relating to permitted usage. Additionally, the Company changed its business rules related to reporting of long-term, non-revenue prepay subscribers. This change resulted in approximately 4,700 prepay subscribers being excluded from our ending subscriber base. The impact of these Company-initiated terminations and change in business rules is reflected in our ending subscriber totals as of June 30, 2014, and is not reflected in our disconnections, net additions and churn calculations for the periods ended June 30, 2014. |
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3 |
End of Period |
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|
4 |
Effective 5/1/14, SNA Revenues include the impact of recognizing the fixed fee element of SNA contract revenues on a straightline basis, which is a reduction of billed revenue, and the non-cash consideration attributable to spectrum leases. We have recognized an equal charge for spectrum lease expense within cost of sales and services. |
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NTELOS Western Markets 1 |
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ARPA Reconciliation – Postpay |
Three Months Ended |
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Average Monthly Revenue per Account (ARPA) 2 |
March 31, 2015 |
March 31, 2014 |
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|
(In thousands, except for accounts and ARPA) |
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|
Operating revenues |
$ 95,311 |
$ 89,166 |
|||
|
Less: prepay service revenues |
(6,235) |
(6,700) |
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|
Less: equipment revenues |
(16,703) |
(4,556) |
|||
|
Less: wholesale and other adjustments |
(35,612) |
(40,139) |
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|
Postpay service revenues |
$ 36,761 |
$ 37,771 |
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|
Average number of postpay accounts |
100,400 |
92,200 |
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|
Postpay ARPA |
$ 122.04 |
$ 136.60 |
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1 |
Western Markets is defined as Holdings less Eastern Markets. |
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2 |
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. |
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SOURCE NTELOS Holdings Corp.
Released May 1, 2015
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