CommScope Holding Company, Inc.
For the period ended Jun 30, 2025. Filed Aug 4, 2025.
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Jun 30, 2025 · Filed Aug 4, 2025
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-03-31; filed 2025-05-01.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-08-04.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Added paragraphs (11)
Current report
On May 1, 2025, we completed the sale of our OneCell business to Amphenol, pursuant to a Purchase Agreement dated April 30, 2025. OneCell is an advanced in-building small cell solution designed to deliver seamless LTE and 5G connectivity across enterprise environments. The transaction involved the sale of certain assets and transfer of certain operations that were previously included within our Ruckus segment. The disposal did not meet the criteria for classification as a discontinued operation under ASC 205-20, Presentation of Financial Statements – Discontinued Operations, as it does not represent a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on our operations and financial results. For further discussion of the disposition related to our OneCell business, see Note 3 in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
Current report
As of January 1, 2025, management shifted a product line from its Ruckus (formerly NICS) segment to its ANS segment to better align with how the businesses are managed. All prior period amounts have been recast to reflect these operating segment changes.
Current report
Amortization of purchased intangible assets, Restructuring costs, net and Other
Current report
Other
Current report
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the change in other represents the pretax loss of $4.9 million on the sale of our OneCell business to Amphenol, which was completed on May 1, 2025. For additional information related to the disposal of our OneCell business, see Note 3 in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
Current report
Other income (expense), net
Current report
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we recognized an income tax benefit of $12.4 million on a pretax loss of $68.6 million and income tax expense of $14.8 million on a pretax loss of $284.4 million, respectively. Our income taxes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, were unfavorably impacted by $67.8 million of additional valuation allowance related to current year federal and state interest limitation carryforwards, U.S. anti-deferral provisions and excess tax costs of $7.3 million related to equity compensation awards, partially offset by tax benefits related to federal tax credits. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we used a discrete calculation to compute the net tax benefit associated with external interest. Using the estimated annual tax rate for this component of income would have produced significant variability in the estimated annual effective tax rate, and use of the discrete method for this component results in the best estimate of the estimated annual effective tax rate.
Current report
Ruckus Segment
Current report
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, Ruckus segment net sales increased compared to the prior year periods primarily due to higher sales volumes. From a regional perspective, for the three months ended June 30, 2025, Ruckus segment net sales increased in the U.S. by $50.2 million, the EMEA region by $7.9 million, the APAC region by $1.5 million, the CALA region by $0.5 million and Canada by $0.3 million, compared to the prior year period. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, Ruckus segment net sales increased in the U.S. by $94.7 million, the EMEA region by $16.1 million, the APAC region by $3.6 million and Canada by $1.2 million, but decreased in the CALA region by $0.3 million, compared to the prior year period. Foreign exchange rate changes did not have a material impact on our Ruckus segment net sales during the three or six months ended June 30, 2025.
Current report
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, Ruckus segment operating loss decreased and adjusted EBITDA increased compared to the prior year periods primarily due to higher sales volumes, partially offset by higher SG&A and R&D costs. Ruckus segment operating income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, was unfavorably impacted by the pretax loss of $4.9 million on the sale of our OneCell business which is not reflected in adjusted EBITDA. See “Reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA” below.
Current report
Ruckus Segment(1)
Removed paragraphs (8)
Previous report
Additionally, below we refer to certain supplementary Core financial measures, which reflect the results of our Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS), NICS and Access Networks Solutions (ANS) segments, in the aggregate, and exclude general corporate costs that were previously allocated to our OWN segment, DAS business unit and Home segment, since these costs were not directly attributable to these discontinued operations. The Core results represent the business results as currently managed and reported by the Company. Future results and the composition of any business divested in the future may vary and differ materially from the presentation of the Core financial measures. See the “Segment Results” section below for the aggregation of our Core financial measures.
Previous report
Amortization of purchased intangible assets and Restructuring costs, net
Previous report
Other expense, net
Previous report
Core financial measures reflect the results of our CCS, NICS, and ANS segments, in the aggregate, and exclude general corporate costs that were previously allocated to our OWN segment, DAS business unit and Home segment, since these costs were not directly attributable to these discontinued operations.
Previous report
Networking, Intelligent Cellular and Security Solutions Segment
Previous report
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, NICS segment net sales increased compared to the prior year period primarily due to higher sales volumes of our Ruckus products. From a regional perspective, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, NICS segment net sales increased in the U.S. by $44.5 million, the EMEA region by $8.2 million, the APAC region by $2.1 million and Canada by $0.9 million, but decreased in the CALA region by $0.8 million, compared to the prior year period. Foreign exchange rate changes did not have a material impact on our NICS net sales during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Previous report
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, NICS segment operating income and adjusted EBITDA increased compared to the prior year period primarily due to higher sales volumes and lower material costs, partially offset by higher pricing and higher SG&A costs. See “Reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA” below.
Previous report
Networking, Intelligent Cellular and Security Solutions Segment
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The following narrative is an analysis of the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. The discussion is provided to increase the understanding of, and should be read in conjunction with, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in this report, as well as the audited consolidated financial statements, related notes thereto and management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, including management’s discussion and analysis regarding the application of critical accounting policies and the risk factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (2024 Annual Report).
Current wording
The following narrative is an analysis of the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. The discussion is provided to increase the understanding of, and should be read in conjunction with, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in this report, as well as the audited consolidated financial statements, related notes thereto and management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, including management’s discussion and analysis regarding the application of critical accounting policies and the risk factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (2024 Annual Report).
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Since 2021, we have been engaged in a transformation initiative referred to as CommScope NEXT, which is designed to drive shareholder value through three pillars: profitable growth, operational efficiency and portfolio optimization. We believe these efforts are critical to making us more competitive and allowing us to invest in growth, de-leverage our indebtedness and maximize stockholder and other stakeholder value in the future. We continue to focus on driving operational efficiencies and other cost savings initiatives, as well as portfolio optimization, all of which is enabling us to take advantage of the recovery in demand that we started to see beginning in late 2024 and which has continued into 2025. We continue to analyze the impacts of the recently announced tariffs under the current U.S. administration; however, we believe we have a manageable plan in place to prepare for potential impacts with our flexible manufacturing footprint, broad supplier base and pricing strategy. Our approach of focusing on matters in our control has driven improved results in the first quarter of 2025 and will remain our focus for the remainder of 2025.
Current wording
Since 2021, we have been engaged in a transformation initiative referred to as CommScope NEXT, which is designed to drive shareholder value through three pillars: profitable growth, operational efficiency and portfolio optimization. We believe these efforts are critical to making us more competitive and allowing us to invest in growth, de-leverage our indebtedness and maximize stockholder and other stakeholder value in the future. We continue to focus on driving operational efficiencies and other cost savings initiatives, as well as portfolio optimization, all of which is enabling us to take advantage of the recovery in demand that we started to see beginning in late 2024 and which has continued into 2025. We continue to analyze the impacts of the recently announced tariffs under the current U.S. administration; however, we believe we have a manageable plan in place to prepare for potential impacts with our flexible manufacturing footprint, broad supplier base and pricing strategy. Our approach of focusing on matters in our control has driven improved results in the first half of 2025 and will remain our focus for the remainder of 2025.
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To that end, we incurred $11.2 million and $30.6 million of net restructuring costs and $15.8 million and $6.6 million of transaction, transformation and integration costs during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, primarily related to CommScope NEXT initiatives. We expect to continue to incur such costs during 2025 as we continue executing on CommScope NEXT initiatives, and the resulting charges and cash requirements could be material.
Current wording
As a result, we incurred $3.0 million and $14.2 million of net restructuring costs and $15.2 million and $30.8 million of transaction, transformation and integration costs during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, primarily related to CommScope NEXT initiatives. We incurred $0.9 million and $31.5 million of net restructuring costs and $19.9 million and $26.5 million of transaction, transformation and integration costs during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively. We expect to continue to incur such costs during 2025 as we continue executing on CommScope NEXT initiatives, and the resulting charges and cash requirements could be material.
Previous wording
On January 31, 2025, we completed the previously announced sale of our Outdoor Wireless Networks (OWN) segment and the Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) business unit of our Networking, Intelligent Cellular & Security Solutions (NICS) segment to Amphenol Corporation (Amphenol), pursuant to the Purchase Agreement dated July 18, 2024, in exchange for approximately $2.0 billion (net of transaction expense and cash acquired), which is subject to adjustment. The OWN segment and DAS business unit qualified as “held for sale” per ASC 360-10 in the third quarter of 2024 and were classified as discontinued operations per ASC 205-20, as the Company determined, qualitatively and quantitatively, that this transaction represented a strategic shift that would have a major effect on the Company’s operations and financial results. For all periods presented, amounts in these condensed consolidated financial statements have been recast to reflect the discontinuation of our OWN segment and DAS business unit in accordance with this guidance. All discussions and results related to our NICS segment exclude the DAS business unit, since the DAS business unit was moved to held for sale in the third quarter of 2024.
Current wording
In January 2025, we completed the previously announced sale of our Outdoor Wireless Networks (OWN) segment and the Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) business unit of our Networking, Intelligent Cellular & Security Solutions (NICS) segment to Amphenol Corporation (Amphenol), pursuant to the Purchase Agreement dated July 18, 2024, in exchange for approximately $2.0 billion (net of transaction expense and cash acquired), which is subject to adjustment. The OWN segment and DAS business unit qualified as “held for sale” per Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 360-10 in the third quarter of 2024 and were classified as discontinued operations per ASC 205-20, as we determined, qualitatively and quantitatively, that this transaction represented a strategic shift that would have a major effect on our operations and financial results. For all periods presented, amounts in these condensed consolidated financial statements have been recast to reflect the discontinuation of our OWN segment and DAS business unit in accordance with this guidance.
Previous wording
Unless otherwise noted, the following discussions relate solely to our continuing operations. As a result, we are reporting financial performance based on the following remaining three operating segments, which excludes the OWN segment, DAS business unit of the NICS segment and Home business: CCS, NICS and ANS. For further discussion of the discontinued operations related to our OWN segment, DAS business unit and Home business, see Note 3 in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Current wording
As a result of divesting the DAS business during the quarter ended March 31, 2025, we have changed the name of our NICS segment to Ruckus, effective as of April 1, 2025. There were no changes to the composition of our operating or reportable segments, the financial information reviewed by the chief operating decision maker (CODM), or historical segment operating results as a result of this change. Certain historical transactions related to product shifts and divestitures occurring prior to the effective date of the name change are still being referred to as part of the NICS segment. Unless otherwise noted, the following discussions relate solely to our continuing operations. As a result, we are reporting financial performance based on the following remaining three operating segments: Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS), Ruckus and Access Network Solutions (ANS). For further discussion of the discontinued operations related to our OWN segment, DAS business unit and Home Networks (Home) business, see Note 3 in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
Previous wording
In January 2024, we completed the sale of our Home Networks (Home) segment and substantially all of the associated segment assets and liabilities (Home business) to Vantiva SA (Vantiva) pursuant to the Call Option Agreement entered into on October 2, 2023 and the Purchase Agreement dated as of December 7, 2023. In the fourth quarter of 2023, we determined our Home business qualified as “held for sale” and was classified as discontinued operations in accordance with accounting guidance.
Current wording
In January 2024, we completed the sale of our Home segment and substantially all of the associated segment assets and liabilities (Home business) to Vantiva SA (Vantiva) pursuant to the Call Option Agreement entered into on October 2, 2023 and the Purchase Agreement dated as of December 7, 2023. In the fourth quarter of 2023, we determined our Home business qualified as “held for sale” and was classified as discontinued operations in accordance with accounting guidance.
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COMPARISON OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2025 WITH THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
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COMPARISON OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 WITH THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Previous wording
Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2025 increased $211.3 million, or 23.5%, compared to the prior year period primarily driven by increased sales volumes and favorable product mix, partially offset by lower pricing. The increase in net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was driven by higher net sales of $119.4 million in the CCS segment, $54.9 million in the NICS segment and $37.0 million in the ANS segment. For further details by segment, see “Segment Results” below.
Current wording
Net sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 increased $334.5 million, or 31.7%, and $545.7 million, or 27.9%, respectively, compared to the prior year periods primarily driven by increased sales volumes, partially offset by lower pricing. The increase in net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was driven by higher net sales of $147.0 million in the CCS segment, $127.1 million in the ANS segment and $60.4 million in the Ruckus segment. The increase in net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was driven by higher net sales of $266.4 million in the CCS segment, $164.0 million in the ANS segment and $115.3 million in the Ruckus segment. For further details by segment, see “Segment Results” below.
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From a regional perspective, for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the prior year period, net sales increased in the U.S. by $177.8 million, Canada by $19.3 million, the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region by $11.6 million, and the Asia Pacific (APAC) region by $3.1 million, but decreased in the Caribbean and Latin American (CALA) region by $0.5 million. Net sales to customers located outside of the U.S. comprised 31.0% of total net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to 34.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Foreign exchange rate changes did not have a material impact on our net sales during the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the prior year period. For additional information on regional sales by segment, see “Segment Results” below and Note 9 in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
Current wording
From a regional perspective, for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the prior year period, net sales increased in the U.S. by $330.0 million, the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region by $6.9 million and the Asia Pacific (APAC) region by $6.7 million, but decreased in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region by $4.9 million and Canada by $4.2 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the prior year period, net sales increased in the U.S. by $507.7 million, the EMEA region by $18.5 million, Canada by $15.1 million and the APAC region by $9.8 million, but decreased in the CALA region by $5.4 million. Net sales to customers located outside of the U.S. comprised 27.2% and 28.9%, respectively, of total net sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to 35.4% and 35.0%, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. Foreign exchange rate changes did not have a material impact on our net sales during the three or six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the prior year periods. For additional information on regional sales by segment, see “Segment Results” below and Note 9 in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
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Gross profit increased by $173.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the prior year period primarily due to increased net sales volumes and favorable product mix, partially offset by higher freight costs.
Current wording
Gross profit increased by $192.7 million and $366.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, compared to the prior year periods primarily due to increased net sales volumes, partially offset by higher input costs.
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Transition service agreement (TSA) income is related to the TSA we entered into with Amphenol in conjunction with the closing of the transaction to divest of the OWN segment and DAS business unit in January 2025, as well as the TSA we entered into with Vantiva in conjunction with the closing of the transaction to divest of the Home business in January 2024. Under the TSAs, we provide and receive certain post-closing support on a transitional basis. The TSAs have varying terms for duration, depending on the services provided thereunder, and provide for options to extend. For additional information related to the TSAs, see Note 3 in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
Current wording
Transition service agreement (TSA) income is related to the TSA we entered into with Amphenol in conjunction with the closing of the transactions to divest of the OWN segment and DAS business unit and the OneCell business, as well as the TSA we entered into with Vantiva in conjunction with the closing of the transaction to divest of the Home business. Under the TSAs, we provide and receive certain post-closing support on a transitional basis. The TSAs have varying terms for duration, depending on the services provided thereunder, and provide for options to extend. For additional information related to the TSAs, see Note 3 in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
Previous wording
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense increased by $19.1 million compared to the prior year period primarily due to higher transaction, transformation and integration costs of $9.2 million due to ongoing CommScope NEXT initiatives and higher realization of savings cost saving initiatives in the prior year period. We expect to continue to incur transaction, transformation and integration costs during the remainder of 2025, and the resulting charges and cash requirements could be material.
Current wording
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense increased by $28.6 million and $47.7 million, respectively, compared to the prior year periods primarily due to higher realization of savings from cost saving initiatives in the prior year periods.
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For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the change in research and development (R&D) expense was not significant compared to the prior year period. R&D activities generally involve ensuring that our products are capable of meeting the evolving technological needs of our customers, bringing new products to market and modifying existing products to better serve our customers.
Current wording
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, research and development (R&D) expense increased by $18.3 million and $17.5 million, respectively, compared to the prior year periods. R&D activities generally involve ensuring that our products are capable of meeting the evolving technological needs of our customers, bringing new products to market and modifying existing products to better serve our customers.
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For the three months ended March 31, 2025, amortization of purchased intangible assets was lower compared to the prior year period because certain of our intangible assets became fully amortized.
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For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, amortization of purchased intangible assets was lower compared to the prior year periods because certain of our intangible assets became fully amortized.
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The net restructuring costs recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 were primarily related to CommScope NEXT. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, our net restructuring costs were $11.2 million and we paid $7.7 million to settle restructuring liabilities. We expect to pay an additional $8.2 million during the remainder of 2025 related to restructuring actions that have been initiated. Additional restructuring actions related to CommScope NEXT are expected to be identified, and the resulting charges and cash requirements could be material.
Current wording
The net restructuring costs recorded during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 were primarily related to CommScope NEXT. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, our net restructuring costs included the sale of an owned facility. We recorded net proceeds of $9.8 million related to the facility sale, resulting in a pretax gain of $2.3 million. Excluding the pretax gain on the sale, our net restructuring costs were $5.3 million and $16.5 million, respectively, and we paid $5.2 million and $12.9 million, respectively, to settle restructuring liabilities. We expect to pay an additional $5.9 million through 2026 related to restructuring actions that have been initiated. Additional restructuring actions related to CommScope NEXT are expected to be identified, and the resulting charges and cash requirements could be material.
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Foreign currency gain (loss) includes the net foreign currency gains and losses resulting from the settlement of receivables and payables, foreign currency contracts and short-term intercompany advances in a currency other than the subsidiary’s functional currency. The change in foreign currency gain (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the prior year period was primarily driven by certain unhedged currencies.
Current wording
Foreign currency gain (loss) includes the net foreign currency gains and losses resulting from the settlement of receivables and payables, foreign currency contracts and short-term intercompany advances in a currency other than the subsidiary’s functional currency. The change in foreign currency gain (loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the prior year periods was primarily driven by certain unhedged currencies.
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The change in other expense, net for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the prior year period was primarily driven by $1.1 million of debt issuance costs related to the debt refinancing transactions in December 2024.
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The change in other income (expense), net for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the prior year periods was not significant. Included in other income (expense), net the six months ended June 30, 2025 is $1.1 million of debt issuance costs related to the debt refinancing transaction in December 2024.
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Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2025 increased $6.0 million when compared to the prior year period primarily due to an unfavorable impact of the increased variable interest rate on our senior secured term loan due December 2029 as a result of the debt refinancing transactions in December 2024. In addition, interest expense was impacted unfavorably by thewrite-off of $7.3 million of existing debt issuance costs associated with the repurchases of our 4.75%senior secured notes due September 2029 (2029 Secured Notes) and our 6.00% senior secured notes due March 2026 (2026 Secured Notes), and the repayment of the outstanding borrowings under ourasset-based revolving credit facility (Revolving Credit Facility) in January 2025, as further discussed in Note 7 in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein. These unfavorable impacts were partially offset by decreased interest expense as a result of lower outstanding debt balances resulting from these debt transactions in January 2025. Our weighted average effective interest rate on outstanding borrowings, including the impact of the interest rate swap contracts and the amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount, was 8.56% at March 31, 2025, 8.09% at December 31, 2024 and 7.21% at March 31, 2024.
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Interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 decreased $11.4 million and $5.4 million, respectively, when compared to the prior year periods primarily as a result of lower outstanding debt balances associated with the repurchases of our 4.75% senior secured notes due September 2029 (2029 Secured Notes) and our 6.00% senior secured notes due March 2026 (2026 Secured Notes), and the repayment of the outstanding borrowings under our asset-based revolving credit facility (Revolving Credit Facility) in January 2025, as further discussed in Note 7 in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, these favorable impacts were partially offset by the unfavorable impact of the increased variable interest rate on our senior secured term loan due December 2029. In addition, for the six months ended June 30, 2025, interest expense was unfavorably impacted by the write-off of $7.3 million of existing debt issuance costs related to the repurchases of our 2029 Secured Notes and 2026 Secured Notes, and the reduction in the borrowing capacity under our Revolving Credit Facility. Our weighted average effective interest rate on outstanding borrowings, including the impact of the interest rate swap contracts and the amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount, was 8.57% at June 30, 2025, 8.09% at December 31, 2024 and 7.22% at June 30, 2024.
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For the three months ended March 31, 2025, we recognized an income tax benefit of $334.1 million on a pretax loss of $44.4 million. Our income tax benefit was greater than the statutory rate of 21.0% primarily due to $361.1 million of tax benefit recognized in the quarter associated with a tax planning strategy, as well as the tax benefit related to federal tax credits. Offsetting these benefits were the unfavorable impacts of $29.6 million of an additional valuation allowance recorded in the quarter related to current year federal and state interest limitation carryforwards and U.S. anti-deferral provisions.
Current wording
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, we recognized income tax expense of $41.4 million on pretax income of $70.8 million and an income tax benefit of $292.7 million on pretax income of $26.4 million, respectively. Our income tax taxes were greater than the statutory rate of 21.0% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 primarily due to the tax benefit related to federal tax credits, as well as $361.1 million of tax benefit associated with a tax planning strategy for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Offsetting these benefits for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, were the unfavorable impacts of $29.6 million and $50.0 million, respectively, of an additional valuation allowance related to current year federal and state interest limitation carryforwards and U.S. anti-deferral provisions. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, we used a discrete calculation to compute the net tax benefit associated with external interest. Using the estimated annual tax rate for this component of income would have produced significant variability in the estimated annual effective tax rate, and use of the discrete method for this component results in the best estimate of the estimated annual effective tax rate.
Previous wording
Core financial measures reflect the results of the CCS, NICS and ANS segments, in the aggregate, and exclude general corporate costs that were previously allocated to our OWN segment, DAS business unit and Home segment, since these costs were not directly attributable to these discontinued operations. Beginning in the first quarter of 2024, these costs related to our Home segment have been reallocated to our remaining segments and partially offset by income from the Vantiva TSA. Beginning in the first quarter of 2025, these costs related to our OWN segment and DAS business unit have been reallocated to our remaining segments and partially offset by income from the Amphenol TSA. See “Segment Results” section below for the aggregation of our Core financial measures.
Current wording
The corporate and other line item above reflects general corporate costs that were previously allocated to our OWN segment, DAS business unit and Home segment. These indirect expenses have been classified as continuing operations, since the costs were not directly attributable to these discontinued operations. Beginning in the first quarter of 2024, the corporate and other costs related to our Home segment have been reallocated to our remaining segments and partially offset by income from the Vantiva TSA. Beginning in the first quarter of 2025, the corporate and other costs related to our OWN segment and DAS business unit have been reallocated to our remaining segments and partially offset by income from the Amphenol TSA.
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Net sales for the CCS segment increased for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the prior year period primarily due to higher sales volumes in the Enterprise business. From a regional perspective, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, net sales increased in the U.S. by $115.3 million, Canada by $8.2 million, the CALA region by $1.2 million and the APAC region by $0.7 million, but decreased in the EMEA region by $6.0 million compared to the prior year period.
Current wording
Net sales for the CCS segment increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the prior year periods primarily due to higher sales volumes in the Data Center business. From a regional perspective, for the three months ended June 30, 2025, net sales increased in the U.S. by $155.1 million, Canada by $1.6 million and the CALA region by $0.3 million, but decreased in the EMEA region by $6.9 million and the APAC region by $3.1 million, compared to the prior year period. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, net sales increased in the U.S. by $270.4 million, Canada by $9.8 million and the CALA region by $1.5 million, but decreased in the EMEA region by $12.9 million and the APAC region by $2.4 million, compared to the prior year period. Foreign exchange rate changes did not have a material impact on our CCS segment net sales during the three or six months ended June 30, 2025.
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For the three months ended March 31, 2025, CCS segment operating income and adjusted EBITDA increased compared to the prior year period primarily due to higher sales volumes and favorable product mix, partially offset by higher pricing, higher SG&A costs and higher input costs. CCS segment operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was unfavorably impacted by an increase in transaction, transformation and integration costs of $12.2 million. Transaction, transformation and integration costs are not reflected in adjusted EBITDA. See “Reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA” below.
Current wording
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, CCS segment operating income and adjusted EBITDA increased compared to the prior year periods primarily due to higher sales volumes, partially offset by lower pricing and higher SG&A and input costs. CCS segment operating income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was unfavorably impacted by an increase in transaction, transformation and integration costs of $2.2 million and $14.5 million, respectively. Transaction, transformation and integration costs are not reflected in adjusted EBITDA. See “Reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA” below.
Previous wording
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, net sales increased in the ANS segment compared to the prior year period primarily due to higher sales volumes. From a regional perspective, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, ANS segment net sales increased in the U.S. by $18.0 million, Canada by $10.2 million, the EMEA region by $9.4 million, and the APAC region by $0.3 million, but decreased in the CALA region by $0.9 million, compared to the prior year period. Foreign exchange rate changes did not have a material impact on our ANS net sales during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Current wording
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, net sales increased in the ANS segment compared to the prior year periods primarily due to higher sales volumes in Access Technologies and Broadband Network Solutions. From a regional perspective, for the three months ended June 30, 2025, ANS segment net sales increased in the U.S. by $124.7 million, the APAC region by $8.3 million and the EMEA region by $5.9 million, but decreased in Canada by $6.1 million and the CALA region by $5.7 million, compared to the prior year period. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, ANS segment net sales increased in the U.S. by $142.6 million, the EMEA region by $15.3 million, the APAC region by $8.6 million and Canada by $4.1 million, but decreased in the CALA region by $6.6 million, compared to the prior year period. Foreign exchange rate changes did not have a material impact on our ANS segment net sales during the three or six months ended June 30, 2025.
Previous wording
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, ANS segment operating loss decreased and adjusted EBITDA increased compared to the prior year period primarily due to higher sales volumes, partially offset by higher input costs. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, ANS segment operating loss was also favorably impacted by reductions in restructuring costs of $20.6 million, amortization expense of $13.0 million and transaction, transformation and integration costs of $3.9 million. Restructuring costs, amortization expense, amortization expense and transaction, transformation and integration costs are not reflected in adjusted EBITDA. See “Reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA” below.
Current wording
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, ANS segment operating income and adjusted EBITDA increased compared to the prior year periods primarily due to higher sales volumes, partially offset by higher SG&A, R&D and input costs. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, ANS segment operating income was favorably impacted by reductions in restructuring costs of $19.8 million, amortization expense of $15.9 million and transaction, transformation and integration costs of $5.3 million. Restructuring costs, amortization expense, and transaction, transformation and integration costs are not reflected in adjusted EBITDA. See “Reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA” below.
Previous wording
Working capital is net of assets and liabilities held for sale and consists of current assets of $2,289.2 million less current liabilities of $1,048.9 million as of March 31, 2025 and current assets of $2,127.0 million less current liabilities of $984.4 million as of December 31, 2024.
Current wording
Working capital is net of assets and liabilities held for sale and consists of current assets of $2,521.3 million less current liabilities of $1,158.2 million as of June 30, 2025 and current assets of $2,127.0 million less current liabilities of $984.4 million as of December 31, 2024.
Previous wording
Although there are no financial maintenance covenants under the terms of our senior notes, there is a limitation, among other limitations, on certain future borrowings based on an adjusted leverage ratio or a fixed charge coverage ratio. These ratios are based on financial measures similar to non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA as presented in the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” section below, but also give pro forma effect to certain events, including acquisitions, synergies and savings from cost reduction initiatives such as facility closures and headcount reductions. For the twelve months ended March 31, 2025, our non-GAAP pro forma adjusted EBITDA, as measured pursuant to the indentures governing our notes, was $882.0 million, which included annualized savings expected from cost reduction initiatives of $25.6 million so that the impact of cost reduction initiatives is fully reflected in the twelve-month period used in the calculation of the ratios. In addition to limitations under these indentures, our senior secured credit facilities contain customary negative covenants based on similar financial measures. We believe we are in compliance with the covenants under our indentures and senior secured credit facilities as of March 31, 2025.
Current wording
Although there are no financial maintenance covenants under the terms of our senior notes, there is a limitation, among other limitations, on certain future borrowings based on an adjusted leverage ratio or a fixed charge coverage ratio. These ratios are based on financial measures similar to non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA as presented in the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” section below, but also give pro forma effect to certain events, including acquisitions, synergies and savings from cost reduction initiatives such as facility closures and headcount reductions. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2025, our non-GAAP pro forma adjusted EBITDA, as measured pursuant to the indentures governing our notes, was $1,024.5 million, which included annualized savings expected from cost reduction initiatives of $19.0 million so that the impact of cost reduction initiatives is fully reflected in the twelve-month period used in the calculation of the ratios. In addition to limitations under these indentures, our senior secured credit facilities contain customary negative covenants based on similar financial measures. We believe we are in compliance with the covenants under our indentures and senior secured credit facilities as of June 30, 2025.
Previous wording
Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $170.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025 as described under the Cash Flow Overview section below. As of March 31, 2025, approximately 57.2% of our cash and cash equivalents were held outside the U.S.
Current wording
Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $92.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 as described under the Cash Flow Overview section below. As of June 30, 2025, approximately 44.2% of our cash and cash equivalents were held outside the U.S.
Previous wording
Working capital, net of assets and liabilities held for sale and excluding cash and cash equivalents and the current portion of long-term debt, increased during the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 primarily due to higher accounts receivable due to timing of collections, higher prepaid assets, higher inventory and lower accrued liabilities due to the pay-out of our 2024 variable incentive compensation and interest payments. The increase was partially offset by higher accounts payable due to timing of payments. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we sold accounts receivable under customer-sponsored supplier financing agreements. This had an impact of approximately $55 million on working capital, excluding cash and cash equivalents and the current portion of long-term debt, as of March 31, 2025. Under these agreements, we are able to sell certain accounts receivable to a bank, and we retain no interest in and have no servicing responsibilities for the accounts receivable sold. The net decrease in total capitalization during the three months ended March 31, 2025 is primarily driven by the repurchases of debt related to the debt refinancing transactions in December 2024, partially offset by net income reflected for the period.
Current wording
Working capital, net of assets and liabilities held for sale and excluding cash and cash equivalents and the current portion of long-term debt, increased during the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 primarily due to higher accounts receivable and inventory balances due to increased net sales in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, partially offset by increases in accounts payable and other liabilities. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we sold accounts receivable under customer-sponsored supplier financing agreements. This had an impact of approximately $106 million on working capital, excluding cash and cash equivalents and the current portion of long-term debt, as of June 30, 2025. Under these agreements, we are able to sell certain accounts receivable to a bank, and we retain no interest in and have no servicing responsibilities for the accounts receivable sold. The net decrease in total capitalization during the six months ended June 30, 2025 is primarily driven by the repurchases of debt related to the debt refinancing transactions in December 2024, partially offset by net income reflected for the period.
Previous wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the increase in net cash used in operating activities was primarily driven by higher cash taxes paid and cash interest paid in the current year period compared to the prior year period.
Current wording
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the decrease in net cash used in operating activities compared to the prior year period was driven by a decrease in working capital primarily due to lower inventory as a result of excess channel inventory in the prior year period, partially offset by higher cash taxes and cash interest paid in the current year period compared to the prior year period.
Previous wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the increase in cash generated by investing activities compared to the prior year period was primarily driven by net proceeds of $2,034.5 million related to the sale of the OWN segment and DAS business unit to Amphenol, partially offset by increased capital expenditures of $9.5 million.
Current wording
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in cash generated by investing activities compared to the prior year period was primarily driven by favorable impacts from net proceeds of $2,034.5 million related to the sale of the OWN segment and DAS business unit to Amphenol, net proceeds of $7.3 million related to the sale of the OneCell business and cash paid in the prior period of $45.1 million related to the Casa Transaction. These favorable impacts were partially offset by unfavorable impacts due to increased capital expenditures of $16.8 million compared to the prior year period and proceeds received in the prior year period of $8.6 million on the sale of certain nonfinancial assets.
Previous wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we repurchased $299.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 2029 Secured Notes and repurchased in full the $1,500.0 million outstanding amount of our 2026 Secured Notes. In connection with the debt transactions, we paid $5.7 million of debt issuance costs.
Current wording
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we repurchased $299.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 2029 Secured Notes and repurchased in full the $1,500.0 million outstanding amount of our 2026 Secured Notes. In connection with the debt transactions, we paid $5.7 million of debt issuance costs.
Previous wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we borrowed $50.0 million and repaid $250.0 million of outstanding borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility, and the remaining availability was $363.2 million, reflecting a borrowing base subject to maximum capacity of $426.8 million reduced by $63.6 million of letters of credit issued.
Current wording
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we borrowed $50.0 million and repaid $250.0 million of outstanding borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility, and the remaining availability was $419.7 million, reflecting a borrowing base subject to maximum capacity of $482.2 million reduced by $62.5 million of letters of credit issued.
Previous wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we paid the quarterly scheduled amortization payment of $8.0 million on our previous senior secured term loan due 2026.
Current wording
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we paid the quarterly scheduled amortization payments totaling $16.0 million on our previous senior secured term loan due 2026.
Previous wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, employees surrendered shares of our common stock to satisfy their tax withholding requirements on vested restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance share units (PSUs), which reduced cash flows by $1.5 million compared to $0.2 million in the prior year period.
Current wording
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, employees surrendered shares of our common stock to satisfy their tax withholding requirements on vested restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance share units (PSUs), which reduced cash flows by $10.9 million compared to $1.8 million in the prior year period.
Previous wording
We also believe presenting these non-GAAP results for the twelve months ended March 31, 2025 provides an additional tool for assessing our recent performance. Such amounts are unaudited and are derived by subtracting the data for the three months ended March 31, 2024 from the data for the year ended December 31, 2024 and then adding the data for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Current wording
We also believe presenting these non-GAAP results for the twelve months ended June 30, 2025 provides an additional tool for assessing our recent performance. Such amounts are unaudited and are derived by subtracting the data for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from the data for the year ended December 31, 2024 and then adding the data for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” within this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we recognized income tax expense of $27.2 million on a pretax loss of $215.7 million. Our income tax expense was less than the statutory rate of 21.0% primarily due to the unfavorable impact of an additional valuation allowance related to current year federal and state interest limitation carryforwards and U.S. anti-deferral provisions, partially offset by tax benefits related to federal tax credits.