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Uniti Group Inc. Reports First Quarter 2023 Results
Updates 2023 Outlook Net Loss of $19.2 Million or $0.08 Per Diluted Common Share for the First Quarter Due to One-Time ItemsRevenue and Adjusted EBITDA Grew
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[{"type":"text","content":"Updates 2023 Outlook Net Loss of $19.2 Million or $0.08 Per Diluted Common Share for the First Quarter Due to One-Time ItemsRevenue and Adjusted EBITDA Grew 4.2% and 2.9% for the First Quarter, Respectively, from the Prior Year First QuarterAFFO Per Diluted Common Share of $0.39 for the First Quarter LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Uniti Group Inc. (“Uniti” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: UNIT) today announced its results for the first quarter 2023. “Despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges, including persistent inflationary and supply chain pressures, our business remains predominantly resilient and the demand for our product offerings and services has not waned. To ensure that we are fully taking advantage of the current opportunity set within our industry, we continue to densify our networks in order to maximize our lease-up potential in existing markets, as well as evaluate new markets for expansion within our Southeast footprint, ” commented President and Chief Executive Officer, Kenny Gunderman. Mr. Gunderman continued, “These industry tailwinds, combined with the steps we have taken to strengthen our balance sheet and push out maturities, with over 97% of our outstanding debt maturing in 2027 or later, positions Uniti to be successful now and in the long term.” QUARTERLY RESULTS Consolidated revenues for the first quarter of 2023 were $289.8 million. Net loss and Adjusted EBITDA were $19.2 million and $231.2 million, respectively, for the same period. Net loss attributable to common shares was $19.5 million for the period, and included the write-off of $10.4 million of deferred financing costs and $52.0 million of costs related to the early repayment of the 7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2025. Adjusted Funds From Operations (“AFFO”) attributable to common shareholders was $107.4 million, or $0.39 per diluted common share. Uniti Fiber contributed $79.0 million of revenues and $33.7 million of Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2023, achieving Adjusted EBITDA margins of approximately 43%. Uniti Fiber’s net success-based capital expenditures during the quarter were $36.1 million. Uniti Leasing contributed revenues of $210.8 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $205.0 million for the first quarter. During the quarter, Uniti Leasing deployed capital expenditures of $71.7 million primarily related to the constru...