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T-Mobile US, Inc. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Dec 13, 2024)

Filed December 13, 2024For Securities:TMUSTMUSZTMUSITMUSL

Summary

T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) announced a new shareholder return program, the "2025 Shareholder Return Program," authorizing up to an initial $14.0 billion for share repurchases and cash dividends, effective through December 31, 2025. This program is in addition to an existing program that concludes at the end of 2024 and aligns with the company's previously outlined capital allocation framework. The company anticipates allocating up to $50.0 billion for share repurchases and dividends, up to $20.0 billion for strategic flexibility (including de-leveraging, core business investments, strategic investments, and additional returns), and $10.0 billion for pending transactions between September 18, 2024, and the end of 2027. The substantial shareholder return initiative signals T-Mobile's confidence in its financial position and future cash flows, even as it navigates significant pending transactions such as the acquisition of UScellular assets and investments in joint ventures for Metronet and Lumos, expected to close in 2025. The program's flexibility allows for adjustments based on transaction closings, liquidity, and market conditions, demonstrating a balanced approach to capital allocation while maintaining a prudent leverage ratio.

Key Highlights

  • 1T-Mobile has authorized a new "2025 Shareholder Return Program" with an initial allocation of up to $14.0 billion.
  • 2This program will run through December 31, 2025, and includes share repurchases and cash dividends.
  • 3The 2025 Shareholder Return Program is incremental to the shareholder return program ending December 31, 2024.
  • 4The company plans to allocate up to $50.0 billion to share repurchases and dividends between late 2024 and the end of 2027.
  • 5This capital return strategy is part of a broader framework expecting up to $80.0 billion in investments and capital returns by the end of 2027.
  • 6The program's funding is linked to available cash and potential debt issuances, supporting a target leverage ratio of approximately 2.5x.
  • 7The capital allocation considers pending transactions, including acquisitions from UScellular and investments in Metronet and Lumos, all expected to close in 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

The "2025 Shareholder Return Program" has an initial authorization of up to $14.0 billion.

The 2025 Shareholder Return Program is authorized to run through December 31, 2025.

This new program is in addition to the shareholder return program that was announced in September 2023 and is set to conclude on December 31, 2024. T-Mobile is outlining a multi-year capital allocation strategy that includes significant returns to shareholders over several years.

The program is expected to consist of additional repurchases of T-Mobile's common stock and the payment of cash dividends. The exact mix will depend on market conditions and the company's discretion.

Share repurchases and dividends are expected to be funded from available cash on hand and proceeds from one or more debt issuances or other borrowings. This is balanced against maintaining a prudent leverage ratio of approximately 2.5x.