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Liberty Broadband Q1 2026 earnings summary

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Q1 2026 earnings summary7 May, 2026

Executive summary

  • Announced definitive agreement to acquire Quintillion for $310 million in cash, plus up to $50 million in reimbursed CapEx and potential earn-outs, aiming to enhance network scale and resilience in Alaska.

  • Invested $107 million to acquire Searchlight Capital Partners' equity interest in Liberty Latin America, with plans to acquire additional shares from Dr. John Malone and affiliates.

  • Completed the divestiture of GCI Liberty as a condition to the pending merger with Charter, resulting in GCI Liberty being presented as a discontinued operation from July 14, 2025.

  • Entered into a definitive agreement for Charter to acquire the company, with all necessary shareholder approvals obtained and closing expected to coincide with Charter's transaction with Cox Enterprises.

  • Ongoing monthly repurchases of Charter shares under amended agreements to maintain liquidity and manage equity caps during the merger period.

Financial highlights

  • Consolidated cash, equivalents, and restricted cash totaled $448 million at quarter end; total principal debt was approximately $1 billion.

  • Net earnings from continuing operations were $203 million for Q1 2026, down from $234 million in Q1 2025.

  • Adjusted OIBDA was $93 million, down 18% year-over-year, impacted by $13 million in mostly non-recurring items.

  • Free cash flow for the trailing twelve months was $99 million, down 13% year-over-year due to higher CapEx.

  • Net borrowings of $810 million on the Margin Loan Facility in Q1 2026 to fund the repurchase of exchangeable debentures.

Outlook and guidance

  • CapEx, including Quintillion, expected to peak in 2026 at approximately $290 million, then return to historical 15%-20% of revenue.

  • Liquidity expected to be supported by Charter share repurchases, debt facilities, and loans from Charter.

  • Projected uses of cash for the remainder of 2026 include debt service, interest payments, preferred stock dividends, and transaction-related expenses.

  • Quintillion acquisition expected to be accretive to free cash flow in the first year after closing.

  • Business expected to remain stable with a focus on network investment, rural expansion, and customer value.

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