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Cable One, Inc.

For the period ended Jun 30, 2026. Filed Aug 6, 2026.

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Jun 30, 2026 · Filed Aug 6, 2026

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-04-30.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current 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 Operations

The 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.

Compared 120 previous paragraphs and 153 current paragraphs.

75 unchanged; 38 reworded; 31 added; 6 removed; 1 previous and 9 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 10 previous and 16 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (31)

Current report

(1)Amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 reflect $597.7 million of non-cash asset impairment charges. Refer to the section entitled "Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates — Impairment Assessments" for further information. Amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 reflect $586.0 million of non-cash asset impairment charges.

Current report

Residential video service revenues decreased $9.7 million, or 20.1%, due primarily to a decrease in residential video subscribers, partially offset by a rate adjustment enacted in the second half of 2025.

Current report

Business data revenues decreased $3.8 million, or 6.6% due primarily to a decrease in business data subscribers.

Current report

Asset impairments totaled $597.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, consisting of $526.0 million and $71.7 million of non-cash impairments of our indefinite-lived franchise agreements asset and goodwill, respectively. Refer to the section entitled "Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates - Impairment Assessments" for further information. Asset impairments totaled $586.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, consisting of $497.2 million and $88.8 million of non-cash impairments related to our franchise agreements asset and goodwill, respectively.

Current report

Income tax benefit was $109.5 million and $117.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and our effective tax benefit rate was 11.1% and 22.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax benefit rate was due primarily to an increase in deferred tax expense resulting from additional valuation allowance recorded in the second quarter of 2026, partially offset by a decrease in deferred tax expense resulting from impairments recognized in the second quarter of 2026.

Current report

Equity method investment loss, net, was $283.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and consisted primarily of a $349.8 million non-cash impairment to the carrying value of our MBI equity investment, partially offset by a $67.7 million upward revaluation of our Clearwave Fiber investment in connection with the Point-Clearwave Fiber Transaction. Equity method investment loss, net, was $21.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and consisted primarily of our $22.6 million proportionate share of net loss from our Clearwave Fiber investment, partially offset by our $1.4 million proportionate share of net income from our Nextlink investment.

Current report

Net losses were $1.16 billion and $438.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, driven largely by the non-cash impairments and fair value adjustments discussed above.

Current report

Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 to Six Months Ended June 30, 2025

Current report

Business data revenues decreased $4.8 million, or 4.2%, due primarily to a decrease in business data subscribers.

Current report

Operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) were $192.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and decreased $9.6 million, or 4.7%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease in operating expenses was primarily attributable to decreases of $13.5 million in programming and franchise costs as a result of video customer losses, $2.0 million in health insurance costs and $1.1 million in professional fees, partially offset by increases of $6.1 million in software costs and $2.4 million in labor and other compensation-related costs. Operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 27.4% and 26.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Current report

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $174.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and decreased $12.6 million, or 6.7%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease in selling, general, and administrative expenses was primarily attributable to decreases of $9.9 million in labor and other compensation-related costs, $9.2 million in billing system conversion costs and $2.1 million in health insurance costs, partially offset by increases of $3.7 million in software costs, $1.6 million in bad debt expense and $1.4 million in marketing costs. Selling, general and administrative expenses as apercentage of revenues were 24.9% and 24.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Current report

Depreciation and amortization expense was $164.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and decreased $7.3 million, or 4.3%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025. Depreciation and amortization expense as a percentage of revenues was 23.4% and 22.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Current report

Asset impairments totaled $597.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, consisting of $526.0 million and $71.7 million of non-cash impairments of our indefinite-lived franchise agreements asset and goodwill, respectively. Refer to the section entitled "Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates - Impairment Assessments" for further information. Asset impairments totaled $586.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, consisting of $497.2 million and $88.8 million of non-cash impairments related to our franchise agreements asset and goodwill, respectively.

Current report

Interest expense, net, was $64.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and decreased $4.4 million, or 6.4%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025 due primarily to lower outstanding debt balances, partially offset by a higher average interest rate.

Current report

Income tax benefit was $90.1 million and $117.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and our effective tax benefit rate was 9.9% and 24.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax benefit rate was due primarily to an increase in deferred tax expense resulting from additional valuation allowance recorded in the second quarter of 2026, partially offset by a decrease in deferred tax expense resulting from impairments recognized in the second quarter of 2026.

Current report

Net losses were $1.13 billion and $435.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, driven largely by the non-cash impairments and fair value adjustments discussed above.

Current report

In June 2026, we commenced an offer (the “MBI Term Loan Exchange Offer”) to the term lenders under MBI’s credit agreement to exchange their MBI term loans for a combination of cash and new debt of the Company. As of the expiration of the MBI Term Loan Exchange Offer, we received irrevocable lender acceptances from MBI lenders holding approximately 34% of all outstanding MBI term loans. Although no final determination has been made, we currently expect to exercise our right not to consummate the MBI Term Loan Exchange Offer and will continue to explore all potential options at our discretion.

Current report

During the second quarter of 2026, we determined that a triggering event had occurred that required interim impairment assessments of our indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill as a result of the decline in the price of our common stock during the three months ended June 30, 2026.

Current report

We performed a qualitative assessment of events and changes in circumstances that occurred since the last impairment assessments of our long-lived assets, consisting primarily of our finite-lived customer relationship intangible assets and property, plant and equipment. Based on such results, and given the accelerated basis on which nearly all of our customer relationship assets are amortized, as well as the use of undiscounted versus discounted cash flows, we concluded that none of our long-lived assets were impaired as of June 30, 2026.

Current report

We performed a quantitative impairment assessment of our indefinite-lived franchise agreements intangible asset as of June 30, 2026 and determined that the fair value of such asset was less than its existing $1.61 billion carrying value, resulting in a non-cash impairment charge of $526.0 million. The decline in fair value was a result of reduced estimated future cash flows due to increased competition in certain of our markets. Fair value was determined using the multi-period excess earnings method of the income approach whose significant inputs and assumptions include forecasted revenues, subscriber attrition rates, margins, capital expenditures, contributory asset charges, income tax rates, long-term growth rates and a discount rate. A 100 basis point increase in the calculated discount rate would decrease the resulting fair value by $116 million, while a 100 basis point decrease would increase fair value by $194 million.

Current report

We also performed a quantitative goodwill impairment assessment as of June 30, 2026 and determined that, after making the adjustments for the asset impairment discussed above, the implied fair value of goodwill was below its existing $840.8 million carrying value, resulting in a non-cash impairment charge of $71.7 million. Fair value was determined using i) the discounted cash flow method of the income approach, whose significant inputs and assumptions include forecasted revenues, margins, capital expenditures, working capital levels, income tax rates, long-term growth rates and a discount rate and ii) the guideline public company method of the market approach, whose significant inputs and assumptions include the identification of appropriate market participants; consensus earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization estimates; and the selection of enterprise value multiples. A 100 basis point increase in the calculated discount rate would decrease the resulting fair value by $150 million, while a 100 basis point decrease would increase fair value by $183 million. A 1.0x change in selected multiple would change the resulting fair value by $332 million. After the impairment, the implied control premium on the Company's enterprise value was between 15% and 20%, which is consistent with market transactions and companies with similar capitalization profiles.

Current report

We may record additional impairments in future periods should estimated future cash flows decline, discount rates increase and/or our stock price continues to decline, indicating fair values may have fallen below carrying values. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making these estimates, actual results could differ from those estimates, which could materially impact the determination of fair value or impairment, or both.
Removed paragraphs (6)

Previous report

(1)In March 2026, we sold certain fiber-to-the-tower contract rights for cash proceeds of $42.0 million. Such contracts generated $9.0 million of business data revenues during 2025.

Previous report

Other revenues decreased $1.9 million, or 8.0%, due primarily to a decrease in regulatory and advertising revenues.

Previous report

Income tax provision was $19.4 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and our effective tax rate was 24.5% and 0.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The increase in income tax provision was due primarily to an increase in pre-tax income and lower equity method investment net losses.

Previous report

Net income was $35.8 million and $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Reworded paragraphs (38)

Previous wording

We believe our robust infrastructure and cutting-edge technology keep our customers connected and help drive progress in education, business and everyday life. We believe the services we provide are critical to the development of new businesses and drive economic growth in the non-metropolitan, secondary and tertiary markets that we serve in 24 Western, Midwestern and Southern states. As of March 31, 2026, approximately 76% of our customers were located in seven states: Arizona, Idaho, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas. We provided services to approximately 1.0 million residential and business customers out of approximately 2.8 million passings as of March 31, 2026. Of these customers, approximately 986,000 subscribed to data services, 82,000 subscribed to video services and 91,000 subscribed to voice services.

Current wording

We believe our robust infrastructure and cutting-edge technology keep our customers connected and help drive progress in education, business and everyday life. We believe the services we provide are critical to the development of new businesses and drive economic growth in the non-metropolitan, secondary and tertiary markets that we serve in 24 Western, Midwestern and Southern states. As of June 30, 2026, approximately 76% of our customers were located in seven states: Arizona, Idaho, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas. We provided services to approximately 1.0 million residential and business customers out of approximately 2.8 million passings as of June 30, 2026. Of these customers, approximately 968,000 subscribed to data services, 78,000 subscribed to video services and 87,000 subscribed to voice services.

Previous wording

We generate substantially all of our revenues through three primary product lines. Ranked by share of our total revenues through the first three months of 2026, they are residential data (60.5%), business data (15.9%) and residential video (11.6%). The profit margins, growth rates and/or capital intensity of these three primary product lines vary significantly due to competition, product maturity and relative costs.

Current wording

We generate substantially all of our revenues through three primary product lines. Ranked by share of our total revenues through the first six months of 2026, they are residential data (60.7%), business data (15.7%) and residential video (11.3%). The profit margins, growth rates and/or capital intensity of these three primary product lines vary significantly due to competition, product maturity and relative costs.

Previous wording

The following table summarizes certain key measures of our results of operations (dollars in thousands):

Current wording

The following tables summarize certain key measures of our results of operations (dollars in thousands):

Previous wording

(1)Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. Refer to "Use of Adjusted EBITDA" below for a definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

Current wording

(2)Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. Refer to "Use of Adjusted EBITDA" below for a definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

Previous wording

(1)Passings as of March 31, 2026 reflect certain refinements to the service provider's counting methodology.

Current wording

(1)Passings as of June 30, 2026 reflect certain refinements to the service provider's counting methodology during the first quarter of 2026.

Previous wording

We use various nonfinancial metrics to measure, manage and monitor our operating performance on an ongoing basis. Such metrics include passings, PSUs and customer relationships.

Current wording

We use various nonfinancial metrics to measure, manage and monitor our operating performance on an ongoing basis. Such metrics include PSUs, customer relationships and passings.

Previous wording

We believe passings, PSUs and customer relationship counts are useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance. Similar measures with similar titles are common measures used by investors, analysts and peers to compare performance in our industry, although our measures of passings, PSUs and customer relationships may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Current wording

We believe PSU, customer relationship and passings counts are useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance. Similar measures with similar titles are common measures used by investors, analysts and peers to compare performance in our industry, although our measures of PSUs, customer relationships and passings may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Previous wording

Residential data service revenues decreased $11.6 million, or 5.1%, due primarily to a decrease in residential data subscribers, partially offset by a 0.8% increase in ARPU.

Current wording

Residential data service revenues decreased $16.7 million, or 7.3%, due primarily to a decrease in residential data subscribers.

Previous wording

Residential voice service revenues decreased $0.5 million, or 7.6%, due primarily to a decrease in residential voice subscribers.

Current wording

Residential voice service revenues decreased $0.5 million, or 6.9%, due primarily to a decrease in residential voice subscribers.

Previous wording

Business other revenues decreased $2.6 million, or 15.7%, due primarily to a decrease in business video subscribers.

Current wording

Business other revenues decreased $2.3 million, or 14.0%, due primarily to a decrease in business video subscribers.

Previous wording

Operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) were $93.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and decreased $6.0 million, or 6.0%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease in operating expenses was primarily attributable to decreases of $6.9 million in programming and franchise costs as a result of video customer losses and $2.9 million in health insurance costs, partially offset by increases of $1.8 million in software costs and $1.0 million in maintenance costs. Operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 26.6% and 26.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Current wording

Operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) were $98.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and decreased $3.6 million, or 3.5%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease in operating expenses was primarily attributable to decreases of $6.7 million in programming and franchise costs as a result of video customer losses and $1.6 million in maintenance costs, partially offset by a $4.3 million increase in software costs. Operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 28.3% and 26.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Previous wording

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $87.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and decreased $8.2 million, or 8.6%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily attributable to decreases of $3.8 million in labor and other compensation-related costs, $3.7 million in billing system conversion costs and $3.0 million in health insurance costs, partially offset by a $1.3 million increase in software costs. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues were 24.7% and 25.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Current wording

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $87.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and decreased $4.3 million, or 4.7%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily attributable to decreases of $6.1 million in labor and other compensation-related costs and $5.6 million in billing system conversion costs, partially offset by increases of $2.3 million in software costs, $1.3 million in bad debt expense, $1.2 million in marketing costs and $0.9 million in health insurance costs. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues were 25.1% and 24.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Previous wording

Depreciation and amortization expense was $82.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and decreased $3.0 million, or 3.5%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. Depreciation and amortization expense as a percentage of revenues was 23.4% and 22.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Current wording

Depreciation and amortization expense was $81.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and decreased $4.3 million, or 5.0%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025. Depreciation and amortization expense as a percentage of revenues was 23.4% and 22.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Previous wording

Interest expense, net, was $30.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and decreased $4.2 million, or 12.2%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 due primarily to lower outstanding debt balances and a decrease in interest rates.

Current wording

Interest expense, net, was $33.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and decreased $0.2 million, or 0.5%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025 due primarily to lower outstanding debt balances, partially offset by a higher average interest rate.

Previous wording

Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges and other, net of tax, was $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to a $15.0 million loss for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The $19.1 million change was due primarily to an increase in forward interest rates during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to a decrease in the prior year quarter.

Current wording

Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges and other, net of tax, was $6.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to a $10.1 million loss for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The $16.5 million change was due primarily to an increase in forward interest rates during the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to a decrease in the prior year period.

Previous wording

Residential video service revenues decreased $10.0 million, or 19.8%, due primarily to a decrease in residential video subscribers, partially offset by rate adjustments enacted during 2025.

Current wording

Residential video service revenues decreased $19.7 million, or 19.9%, due primarily to a decrease in residential video subscribers, partially offset by rate adjustments enacted during 2025.

Previous wording

Other income, net, was $23.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and consisted primarily of a $26.6 million gain on sale of fiber-to-the-tower contract rights and $9.8 million of gains on debt extinguishments, partially offset by a $13.8 million non-cash loss on fair value adjustment associated with the MBI option. Other expense, net, was $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and consisted primarily of a $4.7 million non-cash loss on fair value adjustment associated with the MBI Net Option, partially offset by a $3.2 million gain on sale of an equity investment.

Current wording

Other expense, net, was $408.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and consisted primarily of a $457.8 million non-cash loss on fair value adjustment associated with the MBI option and a $7.6 million revaluation loss on our Point equity investment, partially offset by a $27.6 million gain on sale of fiber-to-the-tower contract rights and $29.7 million of gains on debt extinguishments. Other expense, net, was $12.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and consisted primarily of a $19.9 million non-cash loss on fair value adjustment associated with the MBI Net Option, partially offset by $3.9 million of gains on debt extinguishments and a $3.2 million gain on sale of an equity investment.

Previous wording

Equity method investment loss, net, was $24.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and consisted primarily of our $24.1 million and $1.5 million proportionate shares of net losses from our Clearwave Fiber and MBI investments, respectively, partially offset by our $1.5 million proportionate share of net income from our Nextlink investment. Equity method investment loss, net, was $57.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and consisted of our $54.9 million and $3.5 million proportionate share of net losses from our Clearwave Fiber and MBI investments, respectively, partially offset by our $1.4 million proportionate share of net income from our Nextlink investment. Our proportionate share of Clearwave Fiber's net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2025 included $28.0 million of non-cash impairment charges incurred by Clearwave Fiber.

Current wording

Equity method investment loss, net, was $308.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and consisted primarily of a $349.8 million non-cash impairment to the carrying value of our MBI equity investment and our $24.1 million proportionate share of Clearwave Fiber's net loss, partially offset by a $67.7 million upward revaluation of our Clearwave Fiber investment in connection with the Point-Clearwave Fiber Transaction. Equity method investment loss, net, was $77.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and consisted of our $77.5 million and $3.3 million proportionate share of net losses from our Clearwave Fiber and MBI investments, respectively, partially offset by our $2.9 million proportionate share of net income from our Nextlink investment.

Previous wording

We use certain measures that are not defined by GAAP to evaluate various aspects of our business. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should be considered in addition to, not as superior to, or as a substitute for, net income reported in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled to net income below, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

Current wording

We use certain measures that are not defined by GAAP to evaluate various aspects of our business. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should be considered in addition to, not as superior to, or as a substitute for, net income (loss) reported in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled to net income (loss) below, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

Previous wording

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income plus net interest expense, income tax provision, depreciation and amortization, equity-based compensation, severance and contract termination costs, acquisition-related costs, net (gain) loss on asset sales and disposals, system conversion costs, net equity method investment (income) loss, executive search and transition costs, MBI integration costs net other (income) expense and any special items, as applicable, provided in the reconciliation tables below. Executive search and transition costs consist of expenses incurred in connection with changes in executive leadership, including make-whole payment, severance and other separation benefits, and costs related to executive search and onboarding. MBI integration costs consist of expenses for planning and implementing system conversion, rebranding, employee-related costs (including severance and retention) and other professional fees incurred in connection with the integration of MBI. These costs are associated with discrete events and are incremental to normal, recurring, operating expenses and as such, are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA eliminates the significant non-cash depreciation and amortization expense that results from the capital-intensive nature of our business as well as other non-cash or special items and is unaffected by our capital structure or investment activities. This measure is limited in that it does not reflect the periodic costs of certain capitalized tangible and intangible assets used in generating revenues and our cash cost of debt financing. These costs are evaluated through other financial measures.

Current wording

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) plus net interest expense, income tax provision (benefit), depreciation and amortization, equity-based compensation, severance and contract termination costs, acquisition-related costs, net (gain) loss on asset sales and disposals, system conversion costs, net equity method investment (income) loss, asset impairments, executive search and transition costs, MBI integration costs, net other (income) expense and any special items, as applicable, provided in the reconciliation tables below. Executive search and transition costs consist of expenses incurred in connection with changes in executive leadership, including make-whole payment, severance and other separation benefits and costs related to executive search and onboarding. MBI integration costs consist of expenses for planning and implementing system conversion, rebranding, employee-related costs (including severance and retention) and other professional fees incurred in connection with the integration of MBI. These costs are associated with discrete events and are incremental to normal, recurring operating expenses and as such, are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA eliminates the significant non-cash depreciation and amortization expense that results from the capital-intensive nature of our business as well as other non-cash or special items and is unaffected by our capital structure or investment activities. This measure is limited in that it does not reflect the periodic costs of certain capitalized tangible and intangible assets used in generating revenues and our cash cost of debt financing. These costs are evaluated through other financial measures.

Previous wording

Our primary funding requirements are for our ongoing operations, capital expenditures, the MBI acquisition (discussed below), potential acquisitions and strategic investments, debt repayment (including MBI's term loans due November 2027) and share repurchases. We believe that our existing cash balances, our Senior Credit Facilities and operating cash flows will provide adequate support for these funding requirements over the next 12 months. However, our ability to utilize those funding sources to fund ongoing operations, make capital expenditures, complete the MBI acquisition, make future acquisitions and strategic investments, repay debt and make share repurchases depends on future operating performance and cash flows, which, in turn, are subject to prevailing economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond our control.

Current wording

Our primary funding requirements are for our ongoing operations, capital expenditures, the MBI acquisition (discussed below), potential acquisitions and strategic investments, debt repayment and share repurchases. We believe that our existing cash balances, our Senior Credit Facilities and operating cash flows will provide adequate support for these funding requirements that are expected to arise over the next 12 months. However, our ability to utilize those funding sources to fund ongoing operations, make capital expenditures, complete the MBI acquisition, make future acquisitions and strategic investments, repay debt and make share repurchases depends on future operating performance and cash flows, which, in turn, are subject to prevailing economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond our control.

Previous wording

In December 2024, we amended our agreement with MBI, to, among other things, (i) reinstate the expired call option to acquire the Call Option; (ii) amend the put option to establish the Put Option; (iii) require us to make the Upfront Payment, which was paid on December 20, 2024; and (iv) provide for the other members of MBI to immediately receive, indirectly, the New MBI Debt. The Put Price payable by us upon the closing of the Put Option exercise is calculated under a formula based on a multiple of MBI’s adjusted EBITDA for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2025, and MBI’s total net indebtedness. The aggregate amount of the Upfront Payment and the impact of the New MBI Debt will reduce the Put Price payable upon the closing of the Put Option exercise and the impact of the New MBI Debt (and the associated interest and fees) will be excluded from the calculation of MBI's total net indebtedness for purposes of determining such purchase price. Further, if the closing of the Put Option exercise occurs prior to October 1, 2026, the Put Price payable will be discounted, from October 1, 2026 to the closing, at a per annum rate of 12%. The Put Option was exercised on January 2, 2026 and the transaction is expected to close on October 1, 2026.

Current wording

In December 2024, we amended our agreement with MBI, to, among other things, (i) reinstate the expired call option to acquire the Call Option; (ii) amend the put option to establish the Put Option; (iii) require us to make the Upfront Payment, which was paid on December 20, 2024; and (iv) provide for the other members of MBI to immediately receive, indirectly, the New MBI Debt. The Put Price payable by us upon the closing of the Put Option exercise is calculated under a formula based on a multiple of MBI’s adjusted EBITDA for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2025, and MBI’s total net indebtedness. The aggregate amount of the Upfront Payment and the impact of the New MBI Debt will reduce the Put Price payable upon the closing of the Put Option exercise and the impact of the New MBI Debt (and the associated interest and fees) will be excluded from the calculation of MBI's total net indebtedness for purposes of determining such purchase price. Further, if the closing of the Put Option exercise occurs prior to October 1, 2026, the Put Price payable will be discounted, from October 1, 2026 to the closing, at a per annum rate of 12%. The Put Option was exercised on January 2, 2026 and the terms of the Put Option contemplate that the transaction will close on or before October 1, 2026. We may fund the Put Price with a combination of cash resources and indebtedness, and we are actively exploring potential financing options. Further, we are analyzing strategic options available to us, including raising additional funds, amending existing debt agreements, among other financing transactions.

Previous wording

The following table summarizes select operating and financial metrics for MBI (dollar amounts in thousands):

Current wording

The following tables summarize select operating and financial metrics for MBI (dollar amounts in thousands):

Previous wording

The amounts within the table above are derived from financial information obtained from MBI. The accounting and reporting methodologies used by MBI when determining the amounts above may differ from the accounting and reporting methodologies used by us when determining the comparable figures for our company. MBI's accounting and reporting methodologies will be aligned with ours after the acquisition is completed.

Current wording

The amounts within the tables above are derived from financial information obtained from MBI. The accounting and reporting methodologies used by MBI when determining the amounts above may differ from the accounting and reporting methodologies used by us when determining the comparable figures for our company. MBI's accounting and reporting methodologies will be aligned with ours after the acquisition is completed.

Previous wording

Based on currently available information and the expected closing of October 1, 2026, (i) the Put Price payable by us for the equity interests of MBI that we do not already own will be approximately $480 million; and (ii) we estimate that MBI’s total net indebtedness that will be outstanding at the time it becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary will be approximately $875 million to $925 million (in the form of term loans maturing in November 2027). This estimate of MBI's total indebtedness is based on MBI's preliminary financial information, past performance and current forecasts and is subject to numerous assumptions and risks including, without limitation, factors that could impact MBI, such as competition, economic conditions, operating performance and other factors described under“Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” Should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, or if any of those risks materialize, the amount of MBI’s total net indebtedness outstanding at that time may differ from the estimated range described above.

Current wording

Based on currently available information and the expected closing of October 1, 2026, (i) the Put Price payable by us for the equity interests of MBI that we do not already own will be approximately $480 million; and (ii) we estimate that MBI’s total net indebtedness that will be outstanding at the time it becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary will be approximately $920 million (in the form of term loans maturing in November 2027). This estimate of MBI's total indebtedness is based on MBI's preliminary financial information, past performance and current forecasts and is subject to numerous assumptions and risks including, without limitation, factors that could impact MBI, such as competition, economic conditions, operating performance and other factors described under“Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” Should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, or if any of those risks materialize, the amount of MBI’s total net indebtedness outstanding at that time may differ from the estimated range described above.

Previous wording

The $1.9 million year-over-year increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to a decrease in cash paid for income taxes and interest, partially offset by a decrease in Adjusted EBITDA.

Current wording

The $22.2 million year-over-year decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to a decrease in Adjusted EBITDA, partially offset by favorable changes in working capital.

Previous wording

The $32.7 million year-over-year decrease in net cash used in investing activities was due primarily to $42.0 million of proceeds received from the sale of fiber-to-the-tower contract rights during the first quarter of 2026, partially offset by a $9.6 million reduction in proceeds from sales of equity investments.

Current wording

The $29.2 million year-over-year decrease in net cash used in investing activities was due primarily to $42.0 million of proceeds received from the sale of fiber-to-the-tower contract rights during the first quarter of 2026, partially offset by a $9.6 million reduction in proceeds from sales of equity investments.

Previous wording

The $17.2 million year-over-year increase in net cash used in financing activities was due primarily to a $35.7 million increase in net debt repayments, partially offset by a $17.2 million dividend payment in the prior year that did not recur.

Current wording

The $7.2 million year-over-year decrease in net cash used in financing activities was due primarily to a $17.2 million dividend payment in the prior year that did not recur, partially offset by an $11.4 million increase in net debt repayments.

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On May 20, 2022, the Board authorized up to $450.0 million of share repurchases (with no cap as to the number of shares of common stock). We had $143.1 million of remaining share repurchase authorization under the Share Repurchase Program as of March 31, 2026. Additional purchases under the Share Repurchase Program may be made from time to time on the open market and in privately negotiated transactions, and we may opportunistically and prudently consider buying back shares under our remaining share repurchase authorization. The size and timing of any additional purchases are based on a number of factors, including share price, trading levels and business and market conditions. Since we first became publicly traded in 2015 through March 31, 2026, we have repurchased 646,244 shares of our common stock at an aggregate cost of $556.9 million. We did not repurchase any shares during the three months ended March 31, 2026 or 2025.

Current wording

On May 20, 2022, the Board authorized up to $450.0 million of share repurchases (with no cap as to the number of shares of common stock). We had $143.1 million of remaining share repurchase authorization under the Share Repurchase Program as of June 30, 2026. Additional purchases under the Share Repurchase Program may be made from time to time on the open market and in privately negotiated transactions, and we may opportunistically and prudently consider buying back shares under our remaining share repurchase authorization. The size and timing of any additional purchases are based on a number of factors, including share price, trading levels and business and market conditions. Since we first became publicly traded in 2015 through June 30, 2026, we have repurchased 646,244 shares of our common stock at an aggregate cost of $556.9 million. We did not repurchase any shares during the six months ended June 30, 2026 or 2025.

Previous wording

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we borrowed $575.0 million under the Revolving Credit Facility to fund the repayment in full of the 2026 Notes on the final maturity date thereof and subsequently repaid $25.0 million of such borrowings. Also during the three months ended March 31, 2026, we paid $26.2 million to retire $27.4 million of the outstanding principal of the Term Loan B-4, recognizing $1.1 million of gains on debt extinguishments within other income in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

Current wording

During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we borrowed $575.0 million under the Revolving Credit Facility to fund the repayment in full of the 2026 Notes on the final maturity date thereof and subsequently repaid $25.0 million of such borrowings. Also during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, we paid $11.0 million and $37.2 million to retire $12.8 million and $40.2 million of the outstanding principal of the Term Loan B-4, recognizing $1.7 million and $2.8 million of gains on debt extinguishments within other income in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss), respectively.

Previous wording

As of March 31, 2026, we had $550.0 million of borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility that bore interest at 5.5% per annum, and $700.0 million of available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility. No letters of credit were issued under the Revolving Credit Facility as of March 31, 2026. A summary of our outstanding term loans as of March 31, 2026 is as follows (dollars in thousands):

Current wording

As of June 30, 2026, we had $550.0 million of borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility that bore interest at a rate of 5.5% per annum, and $700.0 million of available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility. No letters of credit were issued under the Revolving Credit Facility as of June 30, 2026. A summary of our outstanding term loans as of June 30, 2026 is as follows (dollars in thousands):

Previous wording

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we repurchased $33.7 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding Senior Notes for $24.7 million, recognizing $8.7 million of gains on debt extinguishments within other income in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

Current wording

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, we repurchased $45.6 million and $79.4 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding Senior Notes for $27.2 million and $51.9 million, recognizing $18.2 million and $26.9 million of gains on debt extinguishments within other income in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss), respectively.

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In March 2021, we completed the Convertible Notes offering of $575.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2026 Notes and $345.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2028 Notes. The Convertible Notes are senior unsecured obligations of ours and are guaranteed by our wholly owned domestic subsidiaries that guarantee the Senior Credit Facilities or that guarantee certain of our Notes in an aggregate principal amount in excess of $250.0 million. The 2026 Notes do not bear regular interest, and the principal amount of the 2026 Notes does not accrete. The 2028 Notes bear interest at a rate of 1.125% per annum. Interest on the 2028 Notes is payable semiannually in arrears on March 15th and September 15th of each year, beginning on September 15, 2021, unless earlier repurchased, converted or redeemed. The 2026 Notes matured on March 15, 2026 and were repaid in full with borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, and the 2028 Notes are scheduled to mature on March 15, 2028. The initial conversion rate of the 2028 Notes is 0.4394 shares of our common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2028 Notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of $2,275.83 per share of common stock). The initial conversion price of the 2028 Notes represents a premium of 25.0% over the last reported sale price of $1,820.83 per share of our common stock on March 2, 2021. The 2028 Notes are convertible at the option of the holders. The method of conversion into cash, shares of our common stock or a combination thereof is at our election.

Current wording

In March 2021, we completed the Convertible Notes offering of $575.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2026 Notes and $345.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2028 Notes. The Convertible Notes are senior unsecured obligations of ours and are guaranteed by our wholly owned domestic subsidiaries that guarantee the Senior Credit Facilities or that guarantee certain of our Notes in an aggregate principal amount in excess of $250.0 million. The 2026 Notes did not bear regular interest, and the principal amount of the 2026 Notes did not accrete. The 2028 Notes bear interest at a rate of 1.125% per annum. Interest on the 2028 Notes is payable semiannually in arrears on March 15th and September 15th of each year, beginning on September 15, 2021, unless earlier repurchased, converted or redeemed. The 2026 Notes matured on March 15, 2026 and were repaid in full with borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, and the 2028 Notes are scheduled to mature on March 15, 2028. The initial conversion rate of the 2028 Notes is 0.4394 shares of our common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2028 Notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of $2,275.83 per share of common stock). The initial conversion price of the 2028 Notes represents a premium of 25.0% over the last reported sale price of $1,820.83 per share of our common stock on March 2, 2021. The 2028 Notes are convertible at the option of the holders. The method of conversion into cash, shares of our common stock or a combination thereof is at our election.

Previous wording

We recorded debt issuance cost amortization of $2.1 million and $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, within net interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

Current wording

We recorded debt issuance cost amortization of $1.2 million for both the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 and $3.3 million and $2.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, within net interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

Previous wording

The unamortized debt discount associated with the Convertible Notes was $2.5 million and $3.4 million as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. We recorded debt discount amortization of $0.9 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, within net interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

Current wording

The unamortized debt discount associated with the Convertible Notes was $2.2 million and $3.4 million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. We recorded debt discount amortization of $0.3 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $1.2 million and $2.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, within net interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

Previous wording

We are party to two interest rate swap agreements to convert our interest payment obligations with respect to an aggregate of $1.2 billion of our variable rate SOFR indebtedness to a fixed rate. Under the first swap agreement, with respect to a notional amount of $850.0 million, our monthly payment obligation is determined at a fixed base rate of 2.595%. Under the second swap agreement, with respect to a notional amount of $350.0 million, our monthly payment obligation is determined at a fixed base rate of 2.691%. Both interest rate swap agreements are scheduled to mature in the first quarter of 2029 but each may be terminated prior to the scheduled maturity at our election or that of the financial institution counterparty under the terms provided in each swap agreement. We recognized income of $3.2 million and $5.1 million on interest rate swaps during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, within net interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

Current wording

We are party to two interest rate swap agreements to convert our interest payment obligations with respect to an aggregate of $1.2 billion of our variable rate SOFR indebtedness to a fixed rate. Under the first swap agreement, with respect to a notional amount of $850.0 million, our monthly payment obligation is determined at a fixed base rate of 2.595%. Under the second swap agreement, with respect to a notional amount of $350.0 million, our monthly payment obligation is determined at a fixed base rate of 2.691%. Both interest rate swap agreements are scheduled to mature in the first quarter of 2029 but each may be terminated prior to the scheduled maturity at our election or that of the financial institution counterparty under the terms provided in each swap agreement. We recognized income of $3.1 million and $5.2 million on interest rate swaps during the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $6.3 million and $10.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, within net interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

Previous wording

Our capital expenditures by category for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were as follows (in thousands):

Current wording

Our capital expenditures by category for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 were as follows (in thousands):

Previous wording

There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policy and estimate disclosures described in our 2025 Form 10-K.

Current wording

Except as set forth below, there have been no material changes to our critical accounting policy and estimate disclosures described in our 2025 Form 10-K.
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Other expense, net, was $431.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and consisted primarily of a $444.0 million non-cash loss on fair value adjustment associated with the MBI option and a $7.6 million revaluation loss on our Point equity investment, partially offset by $19.9 million of gains on debt extinguishments. Other expense, net, was $11.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and consisted primarily of a $15.3 million non-cash loss on fair value adjustment associated with the MBI Net Option, partially offset by $3.9 million of gains on debt extinguishments.

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Revenues by service offering for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, together with the percentages of total revenues that each item represented for the periods presented, were as follows (dollars in thousands):

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ARPU for the indicated service offerings for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 were as follows:

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Residential data service revenues decreased $28.3 million, or 6.2%, due primarily to a decrease in residential data subscribers.

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Residential voice service revenues decreased $1.0 million, or 7.3%, due primarily to a decrease in residential voice subscribers.

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Business other revenues decreased $5.0 million, or 14.9%, due primarily to a decrease in business video subscribers.

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Equity Method Investment Income (Loss), Net

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Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges and Other, Net of Tax

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Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges and other, net of tax, was $10.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to a $25.1 million loss for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The $35.6 million change was due primarily to an increase in forward interest rates during the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to a decrease in the prior year period.
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Business data revenues decreased $1.0 million, or 1.8%.