SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORP
For the period ended Sep 30, 2026. Filed Nov 5, 2026.
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Sep 30, 2026 · Filed Nov 5, 2026
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-06-30; filed 2026-08-06.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-09-30; filed 2026-11-05.
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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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93 unchanged; 55 reworded; 18 added; 18 removed; 3 previous and 6 current paragraphs rearranged.
Tables are not compared: 30 previous and 32 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.
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Site development revenues decreased $27.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, as a result of decreased carrier activity.
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International site leasing segment operating profit increased $20.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, international site leasing segment operating profit increased $15.4 million.
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Site development segment operating profit decreased $2.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, as a result of decreased carrier activity.
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Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses increased $3.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. This change was driven primarily by an increase in our third party acquisition and integration costs as compared to the prior year.
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Non-cash interest income (expense) decreased $17.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. This change was primarily due to a $19.0 million gain recognized upon the de-designation of our interest rate swaps, reflecting amounts previously recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss, in connection with the repayment of the 2024 Term Loan.
Current report
Loss from extinguishment of debt, net was $20.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026 which primarily represents the write-off of $16.1 million of unamortized financing fees and $4.0 million of original issuance discount associated with the repayment of the then existing revolving credit facility and 2024 Term Loan in July 2026.
Current report
Site development revenues decreased $43.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, as a result of decreased carrier activity.
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Domestic site leasing segment operating profit decreased $49.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, primarily due to Sprint, EchoStar, and other lease non-renewals.
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Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses increased $4.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses increased $4.2 million. These changes were driven primarily by an increase in our third-party acquisition and integration costs as compared to the prior year.
Current report
Domestic site leasing operating income decreased $48.9 million, international site leasing operating income increased $88.0 million, site development operating income decreased $10.3 million, and other operating expense, net increased $10.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, international site leasing operating income increased $75.5 million. These changes were primarily due to the factors described above.
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Loss from extinguishment of debt, net was $20.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 which primarily represents the write-off of $16.1 million of unamortized financing fees and $4.0 million of original issuance discount associated with the repayment of the then existing revolving credit facility and 2024 Term Loan in July 2026.
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(2)The nine months ended September 30, 2025 excludes a $139.6 million acquisition completed during the third quarter of 2025 which was not funded until the fourth quarter of 2025.
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(2)During the nine months ended September 30, 2026, we purchased 1.7 million shares of our Class A common stock for $302.2 million at an average price per share of $179.75. Amounts reflected in the table are based on the settlement date. For additional information regarding our share repurchase activity, refer to Part II Item 2 under “Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities” below.
Current report
Obligations under the Senior Credit Agreement are unsecured. The Senior Credit Agreement requires us to maintain specific financial ratios, including (1) a consolidated total net leverage ratio not to exceed 7.50 to 1.00 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter (or up to 8.00 to 1.00 for four fiscal quarters following the consummation of certain qualified acquisitions) and (2) a consolidated senior secured leverage ratio not to exceed 3.50 to 1.00 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter. The Senior Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants that, among other things, limit our ability to incur indebtedness, grant certain liens, merge or consolidate, make certain restricted payments, enter into transactions with affiliates, and engage in certain asset disposals. The Senior Credit Agreement is also subject to customary events of default.
Current report
The Senior Credit Agreement permits us, without the consent of the other lenders, to request that one or more existing or new lenders provide us with increases to the Revolving Credit Facility in an amount not to exceed $1.0 billion, provided that, after giving effect to the proposed increase to the Revolving Credit Facility commitments, we would be in compliance with the financial ratios described above and other customary conditions set forth in the Senior Credit Agreement.
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Commercial Paper Program
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On September 25, 2026, we established a commercial paper program (the “Commercial Paper Program”) pursuant to which we may issue from time to time short-term, unsecured, commercial paper notes (the “CP Notes”) in an aggregate principal amount outstanding at any one time not to exceed $2.5 billion. Amounts available under the Commercial Paper Program may be borrowed, repaid and reborrowed from time to time. The maturities of the CP Notes may vary, but will not exceed 397 days from the date of issue. The proceeds of the CP Notes will be used for general corporate purposes. The CP Notes will be sold on customary terms in the
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U.S. commercial paper market on a private placement basis. The Commercial Paper Program is backed by unused commitments under our Revolving Credit Facility under our Senior Credit Agreement. Accordingly, outstanding borrowings under the Commercial Paper Program reduce the amount available under our Revolving Credit Facility.
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Previous report
Site development revenues decreased $15.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, as a result of decreased carrier activity.
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Domestic site leasing segment operating profit decreased $19.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, primarily due to Sprint, EchoStar, and other lease non-renewals.
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Site development segment operating profit decreased $4.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, as a result of decreased carrier activity and an increase in construction costs as a percentage of revenues.
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Domestic site leasing operating income decreased $15.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, primarily due to the factors described above.
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International site leasing operating income increased $42.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, international site leasing operating income increased $37.3 million. These changes were primarily due to the factors described above.
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Site development revenues decreased $16.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, as a result of decreased carrier activity.
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Domestic site leasing segment operating profit decreased $32.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, primarily due to Sprint, EchoStar, and other lease non-renewals.
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Domestic site leasing operating income decreased $41.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, primarily due to the factors described above.
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International site leasing operating income increased $80.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, international site leasing operating income increased $70.7 million. These changes were primarily due to the factors described above.
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Site development operating income decreased $7.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, primarily due to the factors described above.
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Other operating expense, net increased $6.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, primarily due to the factors described above.
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Senior Credit Agreement
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(1)The rate reflected includes a 0.050% reduction in the applicable spread as a result of meeting certain sustainability-linked targets as of December 31, 2025.
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(2)The rate reflected includes a 0.010% reduction in the applicable commitment fee as a result of meeting certain sustainability-linked targets as of December 31, 2025.
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During the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, we repaid an aggregate of $5.8 million and $11.5 million of principal on the 2024 Term Loan, respectively. As of June 30, 2026, the 2024 Term Loan had a principal balance of $2.2 billion.
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(1)Asof June 30, 2026, $1.1 billion was outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility. On July 23, 2026, we repaid the aggregate principal amount outstanding on the Revolving Credit Facility, and entered into the 2026 Revolving Credit Facility. This amount reflects the interest that would have been due throughout the twelve month period ended June 30, 2027 had the Revolving Credit Facility remained in place. As of the date of this filing, there were no amounts outstanding under the 2026 Revolving Credit Facility.
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(2)Total debt service on the 2024 Term Loan reflects a blended rate of 5.194%, which includes the impact of the interest rate swaps. Excluding the impact of the interest rate swaps, the 2024 Term Loan was accruing interest at 5.400% as of June 30, 2026. On July 23, 2026, we repaid the aggregate principal amount of the 2024 Term Loan. This amount reflects the interest that would have been due throughout the twelve month period ended June 30, 2027 had the 2024 Term Loan remained in place.
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(5)Our total debt service does not include any amounts from the 2026 Senior Notes. Total debt service for the twelve months ended June 30, 2027 related to the 2026 Senior Notes is projected to be $89.5 million, which reflects semi-annual interest payments beginning January 15, 2027.
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We are a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure, including tower structures, rooftops, and other structures that support antennas used for wireless communications, which we collectively refer to as “towers” or “sites.” Our principal operations are in the United States and its territories. In addition, we own and operate towers in South America, Central America, and Africa. Our primary business line is our site leasing business, which contributed 98.4% of our total segment operating profit for the six months ended June 30, 2026. In our site leasing business, we (1) lease space to wireless service providers and other customers on assets that we own or operate and (2) manage rooftop and tower sites for property owners under various contractual arrangements. As of June 30, 2026, we owned 46,390 towers, a substantial portion of which have been built by us or built by other tower owners or operators who, like us, have built such towers to lease space to multiple wireless service providers. Our other business line is our site development business, through which we assist wireless service providers in developing and maintaining their own wireless service networks.
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Our primary business line is our site leasing business, which contributed 98.3% of our total segment operating profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. In our site leasing business, we (1) lease space to wireless service providers and other customers on assets that we own or operate and (2) manage rooftop and tower sites for property owners under various contractual arrangements. As of September 30, 2026, we owned 45,252 towers, a substantial portion of which have been built by us or built by other tower owners or operators who, like us, have built such towers to lease space to multiple wireless service providers. Our other business line is our site development business, through which we assist wireless service providers in developing and maintaining their own wireless service networks.
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Our primary focus is the leasing of antenna space on our multi-tenant towers to a variety of wireless service providers under long-term lease contracts in the United States, South America, Central America, and Africa. As of June 30, 2026, no U.S. state or territory accounted for more than 10% of our total tower portfolio by tower count, and no U.S. state or territory accounted for more than 10% of our total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2026. In addition, as of June 30, 2026, approximately 30% and 10% of our total towers are located in Brazil and Guatemala, respectively, and no other international market (each country is considered a market) represented more than 5% of our total towers.
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Our primary focus is the leasing of antenna space on our multi-tenant towers to a variety of wireless service providers under long-term lease contracts in the United States, South America, Central America, and Africa. As of September 30, 2026, no U.S. state or territory accounted for more than 10% of our total tower portfolio by tower count, and no U.S. state or territory accounted for more than 10% of our total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. In addition, as of September 30, 2026, approximately 30% and 10% of our total towers are located in Brazil and Guatemala, respectively, and no other international market (each country is considered a market) represented more than 5% of our total towers.
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In Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama, substantially all of our revenue, expenses, and capital expenditures arising from our activities are denominated in U.S. dollars. Specifically, most of our ground leases and other property interests, tenant leases, and tower-related expenses are paid in U.S. dollars. In most of our Central American markets, our local currency obligations are principally limited to (1) permitting and other local fees, (2) utilities, and (3) taxes. In Brazil, Chile, and South Africa, substantially all of our revenue, expenses, and capital expenditures, including tenant leases, ground leases and other property interests, and other tower-related expenses are denominated in local currency. In Costa Rica, Peru, and Tanzania, our revenue, expenses, and capital expenditures, including tenant leases, ground leases and other property interests, and other tower-related expenses are denominated in a mix of local currency and U.S. dollars.
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In El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama, substantially all of our revenue, expenses, and capital expenditures arising from our activities are denominated in U.S. dollars. Specifically, most of our ground leases and other property interests, tenant leases, and tower-related expenses are paid in U.S. dollars. In most of our Central American markets, our local currency obligations are principally limited to (1) permitting and other local fees, (2) utilities, and (3) taxes. In Brazil and South Africa, substantially all of our revenue, expenses, and capital expenditures, including tenant leases, ground leases and other property interests, and other tower-related expenses are denominated in local currency. In Costa Rica, Peru, and Tanzania, our revenue, expenses, and capital expenditures, including tenant leases, ground leases and other property interests, and other tower-related expenses are denominated in a mix of local currency and U.S. dollars.
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We expect churn to be elevated through 2026 due to churn in some of our markets. In our domestic markets, we currently expect churn to represent an aggregate of between $132.0 million and $136.0 million of cash site leasing revenue due in part to Sprint and EchoStar churn. In our international markets, we currently expect churn to represent an aggregate of between $36.0 million and $40.0 million of cash site leasing revenue due in part to Oi wireline churn.
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We expect churn to be elevated through 2026. In our domestic markets, we currently expect churn to represent an aggregate of between $133.0 million and $136.0 million of cash site leasing revenue due in part to Sprint and EchoStar churn. In our international markets, we currently expect churn to represent an aggregate of between $37.0 million and $39.0 million of cash site leasing revenue due in part to Oi wireline churn.
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Domestic site leasing revenues decreased $17.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, primarily due to Sprint, EchoStar, and other lease non-renewals, partially offset by (1) organic site leasing growth from contractual rent escalators, new leases, and amendments and (2) revenues from 27 towers acquired and 39 towers built since April 1, 2025.
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Domestic site leasing revenues decreased $15.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, primarily due to Sprint, EchoStar, and other lease non-renewals, partially offset by (1) organic site leasing growth from contractual rent escalators, new leases, and amendments, (2) revenues from 29 towers acquired and 32 towers built since July 1, 2025 and (3) increases in non-cash straight line revenue.
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International site leasing revenues increased $49.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, international site leasing revenues increased $36.3 million. These changes were primarily due to (1) revenues from 6,791 towers acquired (including 6,789 towers related to the Millicom transaction) and 559 towers built since April 1, 2025, (2) organic site leasing growth from contractual escalators, new leases, and amendments and (3) increases in non-cash straight line revenue and reimbursable pass-through expenses, partially offset by lease non-renewals and tower divestitures. Site leasing revenue in Brazil represented 14.5% of total site leasing revenue for the period. No other individual international market represented more than 5% of our total site leasing revenue.
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International site leasing revenues increased $24.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, international site leasing revenues increased $18.2 million. These changes were primarily due to (1) revenues from 2,467 towers acquired (including 2,466 towers related to the Millicom transaction) and 685 towers built since July 1, 2025, (2) organic site leasing growth from contractual escalators, new leases, and amendments and (3) increases in reimbursable pass-through expenses and non-cash straight line revenue, partially offset by lease non-renewals and tower divestitures. Site leasing revenue in Brazil represented 14.2% of total site leasing revenue for the period. No other individual international market represented more than 5% of our total site leasing revenue.
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International site leasing segment operating profit increased $36.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, international site leasing segment operating profit increased $27.1 million. These changes were primarily due to higher international site leasing revenues as noted above and the positive impact of our ground lease purchase program, partially offset by the incremental costs associated with towers acquired and built since April 1, 2025.
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These changes were primarily due to higher international site leasing revenues as noted above and the positive impact of our ground lease purchase program, partially offset by the incremental costs associated with towers acquired and built since July 1, 2025.
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Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $10.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $8.9 million. These changes were driven primarily by increases in non-cash compensation expense and personnel and other support related costs (as a result of our increased presence in certain markets and entrance into Honduras), partially offset by lower costs associated with our market divestitures since January 1, 2025 and lower bad debt expense.
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Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $2.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $1.6 million. These changes were driven primarily by an increase in personnel and other support related costs (as a result of our increased presence in certain markets and entrance into Honduras), partially offset by a decrease in non-cash compensation expense and lower costs associated with our market divestitures since July 1, 2025.
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Domestic asset impairment and decommission costs decreased $7.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. This change was primarily as a result of our quarterly impairment analysis requiring a lower impairment than in the prior year period, partially offset by an increase in tower and equipment related decommission costs.
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Domestic asset impairment and decommission costs decreased $10.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. This change was primarily as a result of our quarterly impairment analysis requiring a lower impairment than in the prior year period, partially offset by an increase in tower and equipment related decommission costs.
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International asset impairment and decommission costs decreased $15.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, international asset impairment and decommission costs decreased $16.4 million. These changes were primarily as a result of our quarterly impairment analysis requiring a lower impairment than in the prior year period (primarily in Brazil).
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International asset impairment and decommission costs increased $3.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, international asset impairment and decommission costs increased $2.8 million. These changes were primarily as a result of our quarterly impairment analysis requiring a higher impairment than in the prior year period.
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Depreciation, accretion, and amortization expense increased $11.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, depreciation, accretion, and amortization expense increased $9.1 million. These changes were primarily due to an increase in the number of towers we acquired and built since April 1, 2025, (including 6,789 towers acquired related to the Millicom transaction), partially offset by the impact of assets that became fully depreciated since the prior year period.
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Depreciation, accretion, and amortization expense increased $7.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, depreciation, accretion, and amortization expense increased $6.4 million. These changes were primarily due to an increase in the number of towers we acquired and built since July 1, 2025, (including 2,466 towers acquired related to the Millicom transaction), partially offset by lower costs associated with towers sold since July 1, 2025 and the impact of assets that became fully depreciated since the prior year period.
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Site development operating income decreased $4.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, primarily due to the factors described above.
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Domestic site leasing operating income decreased $7.9 million, international site leasing operating income increased $7.7 million, site development operating income decreased $2.8 million, and other operating expense, net increased $3.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, international site leasing operating income increased $4.9 million. These changes were primarily due to the factors described above.
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Interest income decreased $2.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, interest income decreased $2.8 million. These changes were primarily due to a lower amount of interest-bearing deposits held as compared to the prior year.
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Interest income increased $2.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, interest income increased $2.1 million. These changes were primarily due to a higher amount of interest-bearing deposits held as compared to the prior year.
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Interest expense increased $8.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. This change was primarily due to a higher average principal amount of our cash-interest bearing debt accruing interest at a higher weighted-average interest rate as compared to the prior year. The higher weighted-average interest rate experienced during the current year period was primarily due to the impact from the repayment of the 2020-1C Tower Securities on January 9, 2026 using borrowings from the Revolving Credit Facility which accrued interest at a higher rate.
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Interest expense increased $6.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. This change was primarily due to a higher average principal amount of our cash-interest bearing debt accruing interest at a higher weighted-average interest rate as compared to the prior year. The higher weighted-average interest rate experienced during the current year period was primarily due to the impact from the repayment of the 2020-1C Tower Securities on January 9, 2026 using borrowings from the then existing revolving credit facility which accrued interest at a higher rate, partially offset by the subsequent repayment of the amounts outstanding under our then existing revolving credit facility and the 2024 Term Loan on July 23, 2026 using proceeds from the issuance of the 2026 Senior Notes.
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Other income, net includes a $28.3 million gain on the remeasurement of U.S. dollar denominated intercompany loans with foreign subsidiaries for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The prior year period included a $99.9 million gain on the remeasurement of U.S. dollar denominated intercompany loans with foreign subsidiaries and an $18.3 million loss on sale of assets for the six months ended June 30, 2025 (which is inclusive of a $29.1 million non-cash adjustment to realize previously unrecognized accumulated currency translation adjustments arising from the sales of our Philippines and Colombia operations).
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Other income, net includes a $2.4 million loss on the remeasurement of U.S. dollar denominated intercompany loans with foreign subsidiaries and a $15.6 million gain on sale of assets for the three months ended September 30, 2026 (which is inclusive of $6.2 million non-cash adjustment to realize previously unrecognized accumulated currency translation adjustments arising from the sale of our Chile operations). The prior year period included a $37.9 million gain on the remeasurement of U.S. dollar denominated intercompany loans with foreign subsidiaries.
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Provision for income taxes increased $0.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, provision for income taxes increased $12.1 million primarilydue to an increase in withholding taxes, partially offset by a decrease in the tax effect of income before income taxes.
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Provision for income taxes decreased $26.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, provision for income taxes decreased $13.1 million primarilydue to a decrease in the tax effect of the jurisdictional mix of earnings, partially offset byan increase in withholding taxes.
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Net income decreased $29.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, net income decreased $10.2 million. These changes were primarily due to the factors as described above.
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Net income decreased $8.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, net income increased $15.8 million. These changes were primarily due to the factors described above.
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025
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Domestic site leasing revenues decreased $28.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, primarily due to Sprint, EchoStar, and other lease non-renewals, partially offset by (1) organic site leasing growth from contractual escalators, new leases, and amendments and(2) revenues from 29 towers acquired and 41 towers built since January 1, 2025.
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Domestic site leasing revenues decreased $43.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, primarily due to Sprint, EchoStar, and other lease non-renewals, partially offset by (1) organic site leasing growth from contractual escalators, new leases, and amendments, (2) revenues from 36 towers acquired and 44 towers built since January 1, 2025 and (3) increases in non-cash straight line revenue.
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International site leasing revenues increased $100.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, international site leasing revenues increased $74.7 million. This change was primarily due to (1) revenues from 7,133 towers acquired (including 7,110 related to the Millicom transaction) and 624 towers built since January 1, 2025, (2) organic site leasing growth from contractual escalators, new leases, and amendments and (3) increases in non-cash straight line revenue and reimbursable pass-through expenses, partially offset by lease non-renewals and tower divestitures. Site leasing revenue in Brazil represented 14.0% of total site leasing revenue for the period. No other individual international market represented more than 5% of our total site leasing revenue.
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International site leasing revenues increased $124.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, international site leasing revenues increased $93.0 million. This change was primarily due to (1) revenues from 7,133 towers acquired (including 7,110 related to the Millicom transaction) and 834 towers built since January 1, 2025, (2) organic site leasing growth from contractual escalators, new leases, and amendments and (3) increases in non-cash straight line revenue and reimbursable pass-through expenses, partially offset by lease non-renewals and tower divestitures. Site leasing revenue in Brazil represented 14.1% of total site leasing revenue for the period. No other individual international market represented more than 5% of our total site leasing revenue.
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International site leasing segment operating profit increased $72.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, international site leasing segment operating profit increased $55.4 million. This change was primarily due to higher international site leasing revenues as noted above and the positive impact of our ground lease purchase program, partially offset by the incremental costs associated with towers acquired and built since January 1, 2025.
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International site leasing segment operating profit increased $92.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, international site leasing segment operating profit increased $70.8 million. This change was primarily due to higher international site leasing revenues as noted above and the positive impact of our ground lease purchase program, partially offset by the incremental costs associated with towers acquired and built since January 1, 2025.
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Site development segment operating profit decreased $6.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, as a result ofdecreased carrier activity and an increase in construction costs as a percentage of revenues.
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Site development segment operating profit decreased $8.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, as a result ofdecreased carrier activity.
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Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $6.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $5.5 million. These changes were driven primarily by increases in non-cash compensation expense and personnel and other support related costs (as a result of our increased presence in certain markets and entrance into Honduras), partially offset by lower costs associated with our market divestitures since April 1, 2025 and lower bad debt expense.
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Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $12.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $10.5 million. These changes were driven primarily by increases in non-cash compensation expense and personnel and other support related costs (as a result of our increased presence in certain markets and entrance into Honduras), partially offset by lower costs associated with our market divestitures since January 1, 2025 and lower bad debt expense.
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Domestic asset impairment and decommission costs increased $4.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. This change was primarily as a result of an increase in tower and equipment related decommission costs, partially offset by our quarterly impairment analysis requiring a lower impairment than in the prior year period.
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Domestic asset impairment and decommission costs decreased $5.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. This change was primarily as a result of our quarterly impairment analysis requiring a lower impairment than in the prior year period, partially offset by an increase in tower and equipment related decommission costs.
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International asset impairment and decommission costs decreased $34.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, international asset impairment and decommission costs decreased $35.8 million. These changes were primarily as a result of our quarterly impairment analysis requiring a lower impairment than in the prior year period (primarily in Brazil) and a decrease in tower and equipment related decommission costs.
Current wording
International asset impairment and decommission costs decreased $31.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, international asset impairment and decommission costs decreased $33.1 million. These changes were primarily as a result of our quarterly impairment analysis requiring a lower impairment than in the prior year period (primarily in Brazil) and a decrease in tower and equipment related decommission costs.
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Depreciation, accretion, and amortization expense increased $27.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, depreciation, accretion, and amortization expense increased $23.2 million. These changes were primarily due to an increase in the number of towers we acquired and built (including 7,110 towers acquired related to the Millicom transaction) since January 1, 2025, partially offset by the impact of assets that became fully depreciated since the prior year period.
Current wording
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization expense increased $35.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, depreciation, accretion, and amortization expense increased $29.7 million. These changes were primarily due to an increase in the number of towers we acquired and built (including 7,110 towers acquired related to the Millicom transaction) since January 1, 2025, partially offset by lower costs associated with towers sold since January 1, 2025 and the impact of assets that became fully depreciated since the prior year period.
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Interest income decreased $8.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, interest income decreased $8.6 million. These changes were primarily due to a lower amount of interest-bearing deposits held as compared to the prior year and a decrease in interest received on a loan to an unconsolidated joint venture as the loan was repaid on March 21, 2025.
Current wording
Interest income decreased $5.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, interest income decreased $6.5 million. These changes were primarily due to a lower amount of interest-bearing deposits held as compared to the prior year and a decrease in interest received on a loan to an unconsolidated joint venture as the loan was repaid on March 21, 2025.
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Interest expense increased $32.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. This change was primarily due to a higher average principal amount of our cash-interest bearing debt accruing interest at a higher weighted-average interest rate as compared to the prior year. The higher weighted-average interest rate experienced during the current year period was primarily due to the higher blended rate of the interest rate swap agreements which replaced the previous swap on March 31, 2025 and the impact from the repayment of the 2020-1C Tower Securities on January 9, 2026 using borrowings from the Revolving Credit Facility which accrued interest at a higher rate.
Current wording
Interest expense increased $39.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. This change was primarily due to a higher average principal amount of our cash-interest bearing debt accruing interest at a higher weighted-average interest rate as compared to the prior year. The higher weighted-average interest rate experienced during the current year period was primarily due to the higher blended rate of the interest rate swap agreements which replaced the previous swap on March 31, 2025 and the impact from the repayment of the 2020-1C Tower Securities on January 9, 2026 using borrowings from the then existing revolving credit facility which accrued interest at a higher rate, partially offset by the subsequent repayment of the then existing revolving credit facility and the 2024 Term Loan on July 23, 2026 using proceeds from the issuance of the 2026 Senior Notes.
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Non-cash interest expense decreased $6.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. This change was primarily due to lower amortization of accumulated losses related to our interest rate swaps de-designated as cash flow hedges which reached their term end date in 2025.
Current wording
Non-cash interest expense decreased $23.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. This change was primarily due to a $19.0 million gain recognized upon the de-designation of our interest rate swaps, reflecting amounts previously recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss, in connection with the repayment of the 2024 Term Loan and lower amortization of accumulated losses related to our interest rate swaps de-designated as cash flow hedges which reached their term end date in 2025.
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Provision for income taxes increased $10.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, provision for income taxes increased $32.1 million primarily due to an increase in withholding taxes, partially offset by a decrease inthe tax effect ofincome before income taxes.
Current wording
Provision for income taxes decreased $16.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, provision for income taxes increased $19.0 million primarily dueto an increase in withholding taxes, partially offset by a decrease in the tax effect of the jurisdictional mix of earnings.
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Net income decreased $62.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, net income decreased $2.3 million. These changes were primarily due to the factors described above.
Current wording
Net income decreased $70.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, net income decreased $6.8 million. These changes were primarily due to the factors described above.
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Management uses Adjusted EBITDA in evaluating, and believes that it is useful to investors in evaluating, the profitability of our operations and to evaluate our performance 1) from period to period and (2) compared to our competitors, by removing the impact of our capital structure (primarily interest charges from our outstanding debt) and asset base (primarily depreciation, amortization and accretion) from our financial results. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA is a widely used performance measure across the telecommunications real estate sector and management believes that it allows investors to evaluate our comparative performance without regard to items such as depreciation, amortization, and accretion, which can vary across different companies depending upon accounting methods and the book value of assets. Management also believes Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used by investors or other interested parties in the evaluation of REITs. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA is similar to the measure of current financial performance generally used by our lenders to determine compliance with certain covenants under the existing Senior Credit Agreement, 2026 Senior Credit Agreement and the indentures relating to the 2020 Senior Notes, 2021 Senior Notes, and 2026 Senior Notes. Adjusted EBITDA should be considered only as a supplement to net income computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our performance.
Current wording
Management uses Adjusted EBITDA in evaluating, and believes that it is useful to investors in evaluating, the profitability of our operations and to evaluate our performance 1) from period to period and (2) compared to our competitors, by removing the impact of our capital structure (primarily interest charges from our outstanding debt) and asset base (primarily depreciation, amortization and accretion) from our financial results. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA is a widely used performance measure across the telecommunications real estate sector and management believes that it allows investors to evaluate our comparative performance without regard to items such as depreciation, amortization, and accretion, which can vary across different companies depending upon accounting methods and the book value of assets. Management also believes Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used by investors or other interested parties in the evaluation of REITs. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA is similar to the measure of current financial performance generally used by our lenders to determine compliance with certain covenants under the Senior Credit Agreement and the indentures relating to the 2020 Senior Notes, 2021 Senior Notes, and 2026 Senior Notes. Adjusted EBITDA should be considered only as a supplement to net income computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our performance.
Previous wording
Adjusted EBITDA increased $8.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year period. On a constant currency basis, Adjusted EBITDA remained flat. These changes were primarilydue to an increase in international site leasing segment operating profit, partially offset by decreases in domestic site leasing segment operating profit and site development segment operating profit.
Current wording
Adjusted EBITDA decreased $5.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year period. On a constant currency basis, Adjusted EBITDA decreased $9.5 million. These changes were primarilydue to decreases in domestic site leasing segment operating profit and site development segment operating profit and an increase in cash selling, general, and administrative expense, partially offset by an increase in international site leasing segment operating profit.
Previous wording
Adjusted EBITDA increased $26.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year period. On a constant currency basis, Adjusted EBITDA increased $10.3 million. These changes were primarilydue to an increase in international site leasing segment operating profit, partially offset by decreases in domestic site leasing segment operating profit and site development segment operating profit and an increase in cash selling, general, and administrative expense.
Current wording
Adjusted EBITDA increased $21.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year period. On a constant currency basis, Adjusted EBITDA increased $0.8 million. These changes were primarilydue to an increase in international site leasing segment operating profit, partially offset by decreases in domestic site leasing segment operating profit and site development segment operating profit and an increase in cash selling, general, and administrative expense.
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Our capital allocation policy, which is built upon predictable strong cash flows, continues to prioritize opportunistically investment in quality assets, through acquisitions to the extent there are opportunities that meet our return criteria and through the construction of new towers, then stock repurchases, and then cash dividend growth over time. In addition, in a high interest rate environment and when we believe interest rates may stay higher for longer, we believe that debt repayments, especially of our variable rate debt, may be an accretive use of our excess capital.
Current wording
Our capital allocation policy, which is built upon predictable strong cash flows, continues to prioritize opportunistic investment in quality assets, through acquisitions to the extent there are opportunities that meet our return criteria and through the construction of new towers, then stock repurchases, and then cash dividend growth over time. In addition, in a high interest rate environment and when we believe interest rates may stay higher for longer, we believe that debt repayments, especially of our variable rate debt, may be an accretive use of our excess capital.
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Cash provided by operating activities was $662.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to $669.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease was primarily due toincreases in net interest expense and decreases in domestic site leasing segment operating profit and site development segment operating profit. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in international site leasing segment operating profit and decreases in cash outflows associated with working capital changes related to the timing of tax and customer payments.
Current wording
Cash provided by operating activities was $994.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 as compared to $987.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. The increase was primarily due to an increase in international site leasing segment operating profit and decreases in cash outflows associated with working capital changes related to the timing of tax and customer payments. The increase was partially offset by an increase in net interest expense and decreases in domestic site leasing segment operating profit and site development segment operating profit.
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(1)During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we acquired 16 towers and related assets and liabilities, as well as the rights to land underneath approximately 3,900 communication sites in Guatemala. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we acquired 4,673 towers and related assets and liabilities, including 4,644 sites related to the Millicom transaction.
Current wording
(1)During the nine months ended September 30, 2026, we acquired 23 towers and related assets and liabilities, as well as the rights to land underneath approximately 3,900 communication sites in Guatemala. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, we acquired 5,120 towers and related assets and liabilities, including 5,090 sites related to the Millicom transaction.
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(2)Excludes $6.4 million and $7.8 million spent to extend ground lease terms for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. We recorded these amounts in prepaid expenses and other assets within the changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions section of our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Current wording
(3)Excludes $8.6 million and $9.7 million spent to extend ground lease terms for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. We recorded these amounts in prepaid expenses and other assets within the changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions section of our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Previous wording
As of the date of this filing, we, subsequent to June 30, 2026, purchased or are under contract to purchase 58 communication sites for an aggregate consideration of $28.8 million in cash. We anticipate that these acquisitions will be closed by the end of the fourth quarter of 2026.
Current wording
As of the date of this filing, we, subsequent to September 30, 2026, purchased or are under contract to purchase 69 communication sites for an aggregate consideration of $17.9 million in cash. We anticipate that these acquisitions will be closed by the end of the fourth quarter of 2026.
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For 2026, we expect to incur non-discretionary cash capital expenditures associated with tower maintenance and general corporate expenditures of $65.0 million to $75.0 million and discretionary cash capital expenditures, based on current or potential acquisition obligations, planned new tower construction, forecasted tower augmentations, and forecasted ground lease purchases, of $455.0 million to $475.0 million. We expect to fund these cash capital expenditures from cash on hand, cash flow from operations, and borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility or new financings. The exact amount of our future cash capital expenditures will depend on a number of factors, including amounts necessary to support our tower portfolio, our new tower build and acquisition programs, and our ground lease purchase program.
Current wording
For 2026, we expect to incur non-discretionary cash capital expenditures associated with tower maintenance and general corporate expenditures of $61.0 million to $65.0 million and discretionary cash capital expenditures, based on current or potential acquisition obligations, planned new tower construction, forecasted tower augmentations, and forecasted ground lease purchases, of $480.0 million to $490.0 million. We expect to fund these cash capital expenditures from cash on hand, cash flow from operations, and borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and Commercial Paper Program (as defined below), or new financings. The exact amount of our future cash capital expenditures will depend on a number of factors, including amounts necessary to support our tower portfolio, our new tower build and acquisition programs, and our ground lease purchase program.
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We are a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure, including tower structures, rooftops, and other structures that support antennas used for wireless communications, which we collectively refer to as “towers” or “sites.” Our principal operations are in the United States and its territories. In addition, we own and operate towers in South America, Central America, and Africa. During the third quarter of 2026, we sold all of our towers and ended our operations in both Chile and Ecuador and on September 10, 2026, we entered into an agreement to sell all of our towers and related assets held in Peru. The sale of our towers and related assets in Peru is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2026.
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Domestic site leasing segment operating profit decreased $17.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, primarily due to Sprint, EchoStar, and other lease non-renewals.
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Acquisition and New Business Initiatives Related Adjustments and Expenses:
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Acquisition and New Business Initiatives Related Adjustments and Expenses:
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Other income, net includes a $25.9 million gain on the remeasurement of U.S. dollar denominated intercompany loans with foreign subsidiaries and a $16.3 million gain on sale of assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 (which is inclusive of $6.2 million non-cash adjustment to realize previously unrecognized accumulated currency translation adjustments arising from the sale of our Chile operations). The prior year period included a $137.8 million gain on the remeasurement of U.S. dollar denominated intercompany loans with foreign subsidiaries and an $18.3 million loss on sale of assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 (which is inclusive of a $29.1 million non-cash adjustment to realize previously unrecognized accumulated currency translation adjustments arising from the sales of our Philippines and Colombia operations).
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As of the date of this filing, there were no amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility or the Commercial Paper Program.
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Other operating expense, net increased $4.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year, primarily due to the factors described above.
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Other income, net includes a $12.0 million gain on the remeasurement of U.S. dollar denominated intercompany loans with foreign subsidiaries for the three months ended June 30, 2026. The prior year period included a $45.3 million gain on the remeasurement of U.S. dollar denominated intercompany loans with foreign subsidiaries.
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Based on our current credit ratings, borrowings under the 2026 Revolving Credit Facility accrue interest at Term SOFR plus 100.0 basis points and we are required to pay a commitment fee of 0.11% per annum on the amount of unused commitments.