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Recently Completed Inaugural Kinetic ABS and Refinancing Activity Strengthens Uniti's Balance Sheet at Attractive Cost of Capital Signed Largest Customer Contract in Uniti's History with Prominent Hyperscaler Provides Full Year 2026 OutlookNet Loss of $305.7 Million for the Fourth Quarter and Net Income of $1,304.7 Million for the Full YearConsolidated Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA of $917.3 Million and $365.6 Million, Respectively, for the Fourth QuarterConsolidated Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA of $2,234.5 Million and $1,173.8 Million, Respectively, for the Full YearLITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Uniti Group Inc. ("Uniti" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:UNIT) today announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025.Key highlights during the quarter on a pro forma basis included:Consolidated Fiber Revenue Grew 13% Year-over-Year in the Fourth QuarterKinetic Consumer Fiber Revenue Grew 24% Year-over-Year in the Fourth QuarterKinetic Consumer Fiber Subscribers Grew 20% Year-over-Year in the Fourth QuarterKinetic Consumer Fiber Gross Adds of ~38,000; Highest Ever on RecordKinetic Consumer Fiber Net Adds of ~28,000; Highest in Almost 3 YearsFiber Infrastructure New Bookings Monthly Recurring Revenue of $1.7 Million; Matches Highest Level on RecordAnnounced Largest Customer Contract Award in Uniti's History"2025 was a critical year for Uniti in its evolution of becoming the premier insurgent fiber provider in the U.S., and there were several accomplishments that contributed to this. First, we successfully closed our transformational merger with Windstream and have fully integrated the various teams within our reporting segments of Kinetic, Fiber Infrastructure and Uniti Solutions. Second, we have established a new, insurgent leadership team, especially with several key new hires at Kinetic with decades of proven fiber-to-the-home experience. Third, we re-ignited our fiber builds at Kinetic and Fiber Infrastructure. We made significant progress in our fiber-to-the-home build, reaching approximately 1.9 million homes at year-end, and we remain committed to passing 3.5 million homes with fiber by the end of 2029. We also continue to see insatiable demand from hyperscalers, which was recently underscored by the largest customer contract ever awarded to Uniti. Finally, we took multiple steps to strengthen our balance sheet and lower our cost of capital significantly through various refinancing activities, including our recent landmark fiber asset securitizations that saw some of the highest demand and tightest spreads for its kind," commented Kenny Gunderman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Uniti.QUARTERLY RESULTSConsolidated revenues for the fourth quarter of 2025 were $917.3 million. Consolidated net loss and Adjusted EBITDA were $305.7 million and $365.6 million, respectively, for the same period, achieving Adjusted EBITDA margins of approximately 40%.Kinetic contributed $558.7 million of revenues and $246.6 million of contribution margin for the fourth quarter of 2025, achieving margins of approximately 44%. Kinetic's net capital expenditures during the quarter were $238.6 million.Fiber Infrastructure contributed $210.5 million of revenues and $103.4 million of contribution margin for the fourth quarter of 2025, achieving margins of approximately 49%. Fiber Infrastructure's net capital expenditures during the quarter were $43.4 million.Uniti Solutions contributed $196.0 million of revenues and $96.2 million of contribution margin for the fourth quarter of 2025, achieving margins of approximately 49%. Uniti Solutions' net capital expenditures during the quarter were $7.7 million.FULL YEAR RESULTSConsolidated revenues for the full year of 2025 were $2,234.5 million. Consolidated net income and Adjusted EBITDA were $1,304.7 million and $1,173.8 million, respectively, for the same period, achieving Adjusted EBITDA margins of approximately 53%. Net income includes a one-time gain of $1,683.9 million related to the settlement of preexisting relationships in connection with the Company's merger with Windstream.Kinetic contributed $928.4 million of revenues and $407.6 million of contribution margin for the full year of 2025, achieving margins of approximately 44%. Kinetic's net capital expenditures during the quarter were $386.0 million.Fiber Infrastructure contributed $1,053.9 million of revenues and $772.1 million of contribution margin for the full year of 2025, achieving margins of approximately 73%. Fiber Infrastructure's net capital expenditures during the quarter were $311.4 million.Uniti Solutions contributed $332.3 million of revenues and $164.1 million of contribution margin for the full year of 2025, achieving margins of approximately 49%. Uniti Solutions' net capital expenditures during the quarter were $13.0 million.FINANCING TRANSACTIONSOn January 30th, Uniti announced that it had closed on its previously announced $960.1 million inaugural Kinetic fiber securitization notes offering (collectively, the "Notes"). The Notes have a weighted average coupon rate of approximately 5.689% and will be secured by certain residential fiber network assets and related customer agreements in the States of Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio and Texas. Uniti intends to use the net proceeds of the offering of the Notes for general corporate purposes, which may include success-based capital expenditures and/or repayment of outstanding debt.On February 4th, Uniti completed its previously announced offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 8.625% senior notes due 2032 at an issue price of 100.25%. Uniti used the net proceeds from the transaction to repay borrowings under its senior secured first lien term loan facility due 2031, together with related fees and expenses, and intends to use the remaining net proceeds for general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment of outstanding debt and/or success-based capital expenditures.FULL YEAR CONSOLIDATED 2026 OUTLOOKOur 2026 outlook includes the estimated impact from the recent Kinetic ABS financing, the recent unsecured notes offering and the redemption of our term loan facility due 2031. This outlook excludes any impact from other future acquisitions, capital market transactions, and future transaction-related and other costs not mentioned herein.The Company's 2026 outlook is based on management's current expectations and beliefs but is subject to change as it continues the integration of Uniti and Windstream.The Company's consolidated outlook for 2026 is as follows (in millions): Full Year 2026Revenue$3,605 to$3,655 Net loss (410)to (360)Adjusted EBITDA (1) 1,425 to 1,475 Interest expense, net 775 to 775 ________________________ (1) See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below. CONFERENCE CALLUniti will hold a conference call today to discuss this earnings release at 8:30 AM Eastern Time (7:30 AM Central Time). The conference call will be webcast live on Uniti's Investor Relations website at investor.uniti.com. Those parties interested in participating via telephone may register on the Company's Investor Relations website or by clicking here. A replay of the call will also be made available on the Investor Relations website.ABOUT UNITIUniti (NASDAQ:UNIT) is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States. We build, operate, and deliver fast and reliable communications services, empowering more than a million consumers and businesses in the digital economy. Our broad portfolio of services is offered through a suite of brands: Uniti Wholesale, Kinetic, Uniti Fiber, and Uniti Solutions. Visit us online at www.uniti.com.FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and management's current expectations with respect to the future, involve certain risks and uncertainties, and are not guarantees. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Uniti's fiber build strategy, the businesses growth potential, and 2026 outlook. The words "anticipates," "believes," "could," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "may," "plans," "projects," "will," "would," "predicts" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Uniti may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Future results may differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements that Uniti makes. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, that could cause events and results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to the merger of Uniti and Windstream; competition and overbuilding in consumer service areas and general competition in business markets; risks related to the Company's indebtedness, which could reduce funds available for business purposes and operational flexibility; rapid changes in technology, which could affect its ability to compete; risks relating to information technology system failures, network disruptions, and failure to protect, loss of, or unauthorized access to, or release of, data; risks related to various forms of regulation from the Federal Communications Commission, state regulatory commissions and other government entities and effects of unfavorable legal proceedings, government investigations, and complex and changing laws; risks inherent in the communications industry and associated with general economic conditions; and additional risks set forth in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's most recently filed periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as well as the Company's predecessor's registration statement on Form S-4 dated February 12, 2025. The discussion of such risks is not an indication that any such risks have occurred at the time of this filing. Uniti does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.NON-GAAP PRESENTATIONThis release and today's conference call contain certain supplemental measures of performance that are not required by, or presented in accordance with, accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). Such measures should not be considered as alternatives to GAAP. Further information with respect to and reconciliations of such measures to the nearest GAAP measure can be found herein.Uniti Group Inc.Consolidated Balance Sheets(In millions, except per share data) December 31, 2025 December 31,2024Assets: Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents$53.5 $ 155.6 Restricted cash 80.6 28.2 Accounts receivable, net 359.0 51.5 Inventories 44.0 — Prepaid expenses 137.6 16.2 Other current assets 156.3 18.1 Total current assets 831.0 269.6 Goodwill 1,158.3 157.4 Intangible assets, net 1,293.3 275.4 Property, plant and equipment, net 8,141.9 4,209.7 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 516.6 126.8 Deferred income tax assets, net — 128.0 Other assets 95.6 115.2 Total assets$12,036.7 $ 5,282.1 Liabilities and shareholders' equity (deficit): Current liabilities: Current portion of notes and other debt$10.0 $— Accounts payable 171.5 13.6 Deferred revenue 239.8 84.5 Current portion of operating lease obligations 122.6 12.7 Accrued taxes 51.8 7.1 Accrued interest 138.8 143.9 Other current liabilities 389.4 118.9 Total current liabilities 1,123.9 380.7 Notes and other debt, net 9,529.4 5,783.6 Noncurrent operating lease obligations 360.5 67.8 Noncurrent deferred revenue 368.7 1,316.5 Deferred income tax liabilities, net 17.7 — Other liabilities 256.1 185.4 Total liabilities 11,656.3 7,734.0 Commitments and contingencies Shareholders' equity (deficit): Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 0.6 million shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 — — Old Uniti Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 50.0 million shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024 — — Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 5,550.0 million shares authorized, 239.0 million shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and 500.0 million shares authorized, 143.2 million shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024 — — Additional paid-in capital 2,790.1 1.236.0 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1.9) (0.6)Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings (2,407.9) (3,687.8)Total Uniti shareholders' equity (deficit) 380.3 (2,452.4)Noncontrolling interests 0.1 0.5 Total shareholders' equity (deficit) 380.4 (2,451.9)Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $12,036.7 $5,282.1 Uniti Group Inc.Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Income(In millions, except per share data) Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Revenues and sales: Service revenues $889.8 $287.7 $2,171.7 $1,148.8 Sales revenues 27.5 5.6 62.8 18.1 Total revenues and sales 917.3Full story available on Benzinga.com
