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- **Postpaid Surge**: 100,000+ postpaid adds, strongest in 3 years, driving 1% YoY revenue growth to $1.1B.
- **Profitability Boost**: 7% YoY OIBDA growth to $433M; 26% margin (OIBDA less P&E) up 22% YoY.
- **Hurricane Recovery**: $81M insurance payout mitigates Jamaica losses; 80% mobile, 40% fixed network restored.
- **Strategic Wins**: 5G launches, MAYA-1.2 upgrade, and 13% postpaid growth in Costa Rica highlight growth initiatives.
- **Cash Flow Outlook**: Q4 FCF expected to rebound despite hurricane costs; $16M Q3 FCF constrained by collections delays.

**【CEO Summary】**
- **Postpaid Growth**: 100,000+ postpaid net adds across the group, strongest in 3 years, driven by Costa Rica and fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) efforts.
- **Revenue Performance**: $1.1B revenue, 1% year-over-year (YoY) growth; adjusted OIBDA $433M, 7% YoY growth. Margins improved to 26% (OIBDA less P&E additions).
- **Hurricane Melissa Impact**: 140,000+ unique users on Starlink Direct-to-Cell (D2C) in Jamaica; 80% mobile traffic restored, 40% fixed network operational. Parametric insurance payout of $81M expected by year-end.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: 5G launches in Barbados and Costa Rica; MAYA-1.2 subsea cable upgrade; postpaid migration reducing churn and boosting ARPU.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Topline Growth**: All segments (Caribbean, Panama, Networks) reported YoY revenue growth. Liberty Caribbean led with 3% YoY revenue growth and 10% OIBDA margin expansion to 47%.
- **Cash Flow Challenges**: Q3 adjusted free cash flow (FCF) $16M, down YoY due to delayed government collections and prior-year handset monetization benefits. Q4 FCF expected to rebound despite hurricane costs.
- **Segment Highlights**: 
  - **Cable & Wireless Panama**: B2B revenue up 14% YoY, driving 6% revenue growth and 4% OIBDA expansion.
  - **Liberty Networks**: Wholesale and enterprise growth (5% and 6% YoY) drove 6% revenue and 10% OIBDA growth, highest in 2 years.
  - **Puerto Rico**: 5% YoY revenue decline offset by 7% OIBDA growth via cost-cutting and lower bad debt.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Cost-Cutting Progress**: $284M OIBDA less P&E additions, 22% YoY growth. Puerto Rico cost reduction plan to continue into 2026, targeting FMC penetration (23% current vs. 10% converged customers).
- **Starlink Partnership**: D2C connectivity for 140K+ users during outage; B2B backup solution for fixed network outages.
- **Puerto Rico Margin Expansion**: 30-day network guarantee and 'always-on' Kepon product driving fixed ARPU stability; 40% FMC penetration target.
- **Capital Allocation**: Q4 cash deployment options include buybacks, debt repayment, or dividend, pending Board approval.

Liberty Latin America Ltd. (LILA) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue & Profit Growth**: First-half adjusted OIBDA up 8% to $822M, driven by double-digit growth in Caribbean, Panama, and Puerto Rico. Q2 OIBDA margin expanded 340bps to 37%.
- **Subscriber Momentum**: 70,000 net adds across group, with Puerto Rico mobile ARPU growth and Jamaica 20+ consecutive quarters of subscriber gains.
- **Strategic Separation**: Puerto Rico separation expected to reduce LLA leverage by 1x and enable dividend/buyback strategy. RemainCo would generate 70% more FCF.
- **Project Manta Progress**: Subsea cable expansion on track for 2027 completion, positioning Liberty Networks as regional data hub.
- **Risk Management**: Puerto Rico debt at 7.9x leverage, with liability management exercise underway to rightsize capital structure.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Revenue Growth**: $2.2 billion in first-half revenue, with 8% rebased adjusted OIBDA growth to $822 million. Key contributors include Liberty Caribbean (+double-digit growth), Panama (+6% mobile revenue), and Puerto Rico (+21% OIBDA). 
- **Subscriber Expansion**: 70,000 total net adds across the group (100,000 in Puerto Rico), driven by Costa Rica, Panama, and Jamaica. Mobile ARPU growth in Jamaica and Trinidad reflects pricing strategy success.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: 
  - Separation of Liberty Puerto Rico from LLA to unlock value, with targeted liability management exercise.
  - $40 million contract with Panama Ministry of Education for nationwide school connectivity.
  - Launch of new customer value propositions like "Liberty Mix" in Puerto Rico and converged FMC strategies in key markets.
  - Project Manta subsea cable expansion on track for 2027 completion, expected to drive recurring revenue.
- **Cost Optimization**: 23% expansion in adjusted OIBDA less P&E additions to 25% of revenue, excluding Puerto Rico at 29%. Labor cost reductions and capital intensity management driving margin improvements.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q2 Financials**: 
  - Revenue: $1.1 billion (3% rebased decline) due to B2B phasing, but residential revenue up 1%.
  - Adjusted OIBDA: $415 million (7% rebased growth), with 340bps margin expansion to 37%.
  - Free Cash Flow: Negative $41 million (vs -$7M prior year) due to working capital timing, but strong H2 outlook.
- **Segment Performance**: 
  - C&W Silo: $636M revenue (-3% rebased), $303M OIBDA (+7%). Caribbean mobile up 6%, Panama mobile up 6%.
  - Puerto Rico: $301M revenue (-5% rebased), $87M OIBDA (+21%) from cost reductions.
  - Costa Rica: $151M revenue (+1% rebased), $54M OIBDA flat.
- **Balance Sheet**: 
  - Total debt $8.2B, consolidated leverage 4.7x. Puerto Rico debt $2.8B (7.9x leverage), with 2027-2029 maturities.
  - Separation of Puerto Rico expected to reduce LLA leverage by 1x and enable dividend/buyback strategy.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Panama B2B Recovery**: Q2 B2B revenue down 30% vs strong 2024 comp, but pipeline improvements expected in H2. Margins expanded 600bps to 39% from OpEx reductions and gross margin improvements.
- **Puerto Rico Management Changes**: New leadership focused on operations, network, and go-to-market strategy. Initial traction with Liberty Mix plan shows ARPU growth and NPS improvement.
- **Asset Separation Impact**: Post-separation, RemainCo would have $3.2B revenue/$1.3B OIBDA (2024 proxy), with FCF up 70%. Subsea and wholesale businesses positioned for recurring revenue growth.
- **Spectrum Impairment**: $10M impairment on AT&T-acquired spectrum due to lower valuation vs new DISH spectrum, a non-cash accounting adjustment.


Liberty Latin America (LILA)-7 Aug 25-2025 Q2 Earnings call transcript

- **Subscriber Momentum**: 44k net adds in Q1, with FMC penetration >30% in key markets driving 8% OIBDA growth. 
- **Puerto Rico Challenges**: 11% revenue decline but +16% OIBDA, with cost-cutting and FMC strategy to reverse 21% mobile market share loss. 
- **Financial Discipline**: 14% CapEx target maintained, mid-3x leverage target, and $240M buyback authorization. 
- **Growth Drivers**: C&W Caribbean/Olombia leading OIBDA growth, with MANTA cable investments poised for future revenue upside. 
- **Risk Management**: Siloed capital structure protects core business, with Puerto Rico refinancing planned for 2026. 


**【CEO Business Highlights】**
- **Subscriber Growth**: Added 44,000 broadband and postpaid mobile subscribers in Q1, with notable progress in Costa Rica and Caribbean postpaid mobile. FMC penetration exceeds 30% in key markets, driving lower churn and predictable revenue. 
- **Financial Performance**: Group adjusted OIBDA grew 8% YoY to $407 million, driven by double-digit growth in C&W Caribbean and Panama. Cost management efforts reduced P&E additions by 20% YoY, improving margin efficiency. 
- **Market Strategy**: FMC strategy success evidenced by 35%+ penetration in Caribbean and Costa Rica. Puerto Rico faces challenges due to migration and slower recovery, but cost-cutting and new CVPs expected to improve postpaid trends in H2. 

**【CFO Financial Review】**
- **Revenue**: Q1 revenue $1.1B (-2% YoY), with 70% of revenue from non-Puerto Rico segments growing 2% YoY. C&W silo revenue up 2%, adjusted OIBDA up 12%. 
- **Profitability**: Adjusted OIBDA less P&E +26% YoY to $286M (26% of revenue). C&W Caribbean OIBDA margin improved 600bps to 48%, Panama up 15% YoY. 
- **Cash Flow**: Adjusted FCF before distributions -$103M (vs -$146M YoY), impacted by seasonal working capital. Puerto Rico OIBDA +16% YoY despite 11% revenue decline. 
- **Debt Management**: Total debt $8.2B, net leverage 4.6x. C&W refinancings extended maturity to 2031+. Puerto Rico refinancing planned for H2 2026. 

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- **CapEx**: 14% of revenue target maintained for 2025-26, evenly distributed across regions. Puerto Rico CapEx mid-15% of service revenue, supporting network upgrades. 
- **Puerto Rico Strategy**: Cost-cutting ($82M OIBDA vs -$2M YoY) and FMC focus to reverse 21% mobile market share loss. FCC subsidies de minimis, macro stability seen as stable. 
- **Leverage Outlook**: Mid-3x leverage target for LLA, with siloed capital structure protecting against Puerto Rico risks. Parent may allocate capital opportunistically post-H2 cash flow recovery. 
- **Interest Expense**: 2025 cash interest ~$620M, offset by $3.3B hedged floating rate debt. Refinancings pushed maturity to 5+ years. 

**【Risks & Opportunities】**
- **Puerto Rico Recovery**: Slow postpaid adds (30k vs 60k target) due to migration and competition, but improving churn trends and Q2 CVP launches. 
- **FMC Expansion**: 35%+ penetration in key markets vs 21% in Puerto Rico, creating long-term growth flywheel. 
- **Debt Refinancing**: Puerto Rico 2027-2029 debt to be refinanced in 2026, contingent on improved financials. 
- **Cash Flow Visibility**: Non-Puerto Rico segments generating $800M+ annual FCF, offsetting Puerto Rico underperformance. 

**【2025 Outlook】**
- **Adjusted OIBDA Growth**: High single-digit YoY, driven by C&W Caribbean/Colombia and cost efficiency. 
- **FCF Recovery**: H2 cash flow build cycle expected, with Puerto Rico cost reductions and FMC adoption. 
- **Leverage Reduction**: Organic deleveraging via OIBDA growth, targeting mid-3x consolidated leverage. 
- **Share Buybacks**: $240M remaining under authorization, contingent on cash flow generation. 


Liberty Latin America Ltd. (LILA) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Subscriber Growth**: 260,000 broadband adds (excl. Puerto Rico) and 43,000 mobile postpaid adds highlight strong customer acquisition.
- **Network Leadership**: 97% of fixed network gigabit-ready; Puerto Rico named fastest fixed network by Ookla for the 8th year.
- **Financial Resilience**: $1.6 billion adjusted OIBDA despite Puerto Rico challenges; 19% OIBDA growth in C&amp;W Panama.
- **Puerto Rico Recovery**: NPS improving to pre-migration levels; 2025 focus on reducing bad debt and stabilizing EBITDA.
- **CapEx Efficiency**: Targeting 14% of revenue by 2026, driven by completed network upgrades and mobile growth.
- **Strategic Ambitions**: Costa Rica-TIGO merger to enhance market dominance; no plans to sell Puerto Rico.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Subscriber Growth**: Added nearly 100,000 subscribers in 2024, with 260,000 broadband adds (excluding Puerto Rico), representing a 9% increase. Mobile postpaid adds reached 43,000 for the year, driven by Jamaica.
- **Network Expansion**: Upgraded 400,000 homes to FTTH, with 97% of fixed footprint now gigabit-ready. Puerto Rico achieved 95% gigabit readiness, recognized as the fastest fixed network by Ookla.
- **Financial Performance**: Adjusted OIBDA of $1.6 billion, with double-digit growth in C&amp;W Panama and Costa Rica. Refinanced $3.3 billion of C&amp;W debt, extending maturities to 2032+.
- **Strategic Focus**: Rebuilding Puerto Rico through cost control, network leverage, and customer retention. Costa Rica merger with TIGO expected to close in 2025, enhancing market position.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q4 2024 Results**: Revenue of $1.15 billion (up 2% sequentially), adjusted OIBDA of $427 million (6% sequential growth). Full-year adjusted OIBDA of $1.6 billion.
- **Segment Performance**: 
  - **C&amp;W Caribbean**: 2% YoY revenue growth, 6% OIBDA expansion.
  - **C&amp;W Panama**: 1% YoY revenue growth, 19% OIBDA growth from Claro acquisition synergies.
  - **Liberty Costa Rica**: 9% YoY revenue growth, 11% OIBDA growth.
  - **Liberty Puerto Rico**: 13% YoY revenue decline, 24% OIBDA decline due to migration challenges.
- **Capital Allocation**: Reduced P&amp;E additions to 16% of revenue in 2024, targeting 14% in 2025. Free cash flow guidance of $1 billion remains intact despite Puerto Rico headwinds.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Puerto Rico Challenges**: Bad debt increased in Q4 due to equipment installment plan (EIP) defaults, but trends improving. NPS scores rebounding to pre-migration levels. 2025 focus on reducing OpEx and stabilizing EBITDA.
- **CapEx Reduction**: Targeting 14% of revenue by 2026, driven by completed network upgrades and lower CPE costs. Mobile growth (postpaid) less capital-intensive than fixed.
- **M&A Outlook**: No plans to sell Puerto Rico; focused on fixing operations. Telefonica Peru and Argentina assets not viable due to tax liabilities and currency risks.
- **Puerto Rico Integration**: EchoStar migration progressing smoothly for prepaid customers. Postpaid integration challenges being addressed with new handset distribution.


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