ATN International, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides telecommunications services in the United States, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. It operates in three segments: International Telecom, US Telecom, and Renewable Energy. The International Telecom segment provides fixed data, internet, voice, and retail mobility services to customers in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Guyana, and the US Virgin Islands, as well as video services in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, and the US Virgin Islands. This segment also offers managed information technology services to enterprise customers; and long-distance, transport and access, and roaming services to other telecom providers. The US Telecom segment provides carrier services, such as wholesale roaming services; fixed, mobility, and managed services to retail and enterprise customers; private network services to enterprise customers, municipalities, and other service providers; and site maintenance services, as well as leases critical network infrastructure, including towers and transport facilities. The Renewable Energy segment provides distributed generation solar power to commercial and industrial customers in Massachusetts, California, and New Jersey. As of December 31, 2020, it operated fourteen retail stores in US Telecom segment and twenty two retail stores in International Telecom segment. The company was formerly known as Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc. and changed its name to ATN International, Inc. in June 2016. ATN International, Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 2/23/2024 | $39.00 → $40.00 | Outperform → Strong Buy | Raymond James |
| 10/29/2021 | $54.00 → $49.00 | Outperform | Raymond James |
More Alaskans will get high-speed, reliable, affordable internet thanks to Alaska Communications' network expansion. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241108971634/en/Alaska Communications technician, Travis, delivers broadband service to a customer's home in Soldotna. Photo courtesy of Alaska Communications. Fast local service, delivered by locals "We hear from customers across the state that they want reliable, unlimited internet from Alaska Communications. We're taking steps to bring that service to more places," said Drew Stevenson, senior management consultant at Alaska Communications. "This month, we're enhanc
Rural Alaskans will continue to have access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet thanks to a Nov. 4 order issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241107792614/en/Alaska Communications Field Technician Kristine Barber prepares for a broadband installation on the Kenai Peninsula, a rural part of Alaska that will benefit from the Alaska Connect Fund. (Photo: Business Wire) The order establishes the Alaska Connect Fund ("ACF"), which will provide Alaska Communications with increased federal Universal Service Fund support starting January 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2
"First-to-Fiber" and "Glass & SteelTM" Strategies Yield Year-Over-Year Increases in High-Speed Data Subscriber and Network Reach Metrics Total high-speed broadband subscribers increased 6% year-over-yearBroadband homes passed by high-speed data services expanded 20% year-over-yearCapital expenditures were $85.7 million (net of $71.8 million reimbursements) for the first nine months of 2024, reduced from $126.6 million (net of $14.3 million reimbursements) for the first nine months of 2023 Q3 2024 Results Highlighted by International Telecom Segment Fixed Revenue Growth, Cost Management Initiatives Supporting Margin Expansion International Telecom segment
BEVERLY, Mass., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATN International, Inc. ("ATN" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ATNI), a leading provider of digital infrastructure and communications services, announced today that it will release third quarter 2024 results on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, after market close. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results at 10:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Key details regarding the call are as follows: Call Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Call Time: 10:00 a.m. ET Webcast Link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/i66c89kiLive Call Participant Link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIbf889f89a57e4183ba9dbe6725fa759d Webcast Link
BEVERLY, Mass., Sept. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATN International, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATNI) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, payable on October 4, 2024, on all common shares outstanding to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2024. About ATN ATN International, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATNI), headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, is a provider of digital infrastructure and communications services in the United States and internationally, including the Caribbean region, with a focus on rural and remote markets with a growing demand for infrastructure investments. The Company's operating subsidiaries today primarily provide: (i) advanced
Hexa Capital Consultancy PLT ("Hexa"), owner of the Malaysia-U.S. ("MYUS") cable based in Malaysia, appointed Alaska Communications as its U.S. Landing Party for the Malaysia-US (MYUS) cable. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240911461243/en/ The MYUS cable is being planned with a ready for service date of mid-2028 and will connect Malaysia and the U.S. directly for the first time with high-capacity fiberoptic connectivity, increasing access to reliable and affordable digital services across Southeast Asia. The cable backbone will extend between the Malaysian Peninsula near Mersing to the U.S territory of Guam and th
Alaska Communications is pleased to welcome telecom leader Dale Knipp as senior vice president, business to drive growth and deliver on the company's vision to be the provider of choice in Alaska. He will lead all business sales teams, including enterprise and wholesale, carrier and federal, opportunity management, managed IT services and SMB. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240910880365/en/Dale Knipp, Alaska Communications. (Photo: Business Wire) "Dale has an extensive track record of business development and sales leadership, particularly in the telecom and technology space," said Matt McConnell, president and CE
Alaska Communications, the premier provider of mission-critical and life-critical communications infrastructure in Alaska, announced a major financial advancement with the establishment of a new five-year $390 million senior secured credit facility. The funds will be used to repay existing debt and to further invest in expanding the company's fiber infrastructure across the state. "This new financing represents a significant opportunity to enhance our fiber infrastructure in Alaska," said Matt McConnell, CEO of Alaska Communications. "We are dedicated to contributing to a stronger state economy for Alaskans now and for years to come by enhancing connectivity with increased fiber capacity.
Leveraging "First-to-Fiber" and "Glass & Steel™" Strategic Investments to Deliver Growth in High-Speed Data Subscribers and Network Reach Total high-speed broadband subscribers increased by 9%Broadband homes passed by high-speed data services expanded by 22%Capital expenditures were $61.8 million (net of $46.2 million reimbursements) for the first six months of 2024 International Telecom Segment Growth and Cost Management Benefit Q2 2024 Results Second quarter consolidated revenues decreased 2% to $183.3 million, in line with expectationsInternational Telecom segment revenues rose 4% supported by growth in consumer and business fixed revenues, and business mobility revenueUS Tel
BEVERLY, Mass., July 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATN International, Inc. ("ATN" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ATNI), a leading provider of digital infrastructure and communications services, announced today that it will release second quarter 2024 results on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, after market close. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Key details regarding the call are as follows: Call Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024Call Time: 10:00 a.m. ETWebcast Link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/x3cd8cb6 Live Call Participant Link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIbb2582646cf142d1bebb5428692491b1 Webcast Link Instruc
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"First-to-Fiber" and "Glass & SteelTM" Strategies Yield Year-Over-Year Increases in High-Speed Data Subscriber and Network Reach Metrics Total high-speed broadband subscribers increased 6% year-over-yearBroadband homes passed by high-speed data services expanded 20% year-over-yearCapital expenditures were $85.7 million (net of $71.8 million reimbursements) for the first nine months of 2024, reduced from $126.6 million (net of $14.3 million reimbursements) for the first nine months of 2023 Q3 2024 Results Highlighted by International Telecom Segment Fixed Revenue Growth, Cost Management Initiatives Supporting Margin Expansion International Telecom segment
BEVERLY, Mass., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATN International, Inc. ("ATN" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ATNI), a leading provider of digital infrastructure and communications services, announced today that it will release third quarter 2024 results on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, after market close. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results at 10:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Key details regarding the call are as follows: Call Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Call Time: 10:00 a.m. ET Webcast Link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/i66c89kiLive Call Participant Link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIbf889f89a57e4183ba9dbe6725fa759d Webcast Link
BEVERLY, Mass., Sept. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATN International, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATNI) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, payable on October 4, 2024, on all common shares outstanding to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2024. About ATN ATN International, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATNI), headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, is a provider of digital infrastructure and communications services in the United States and internationally, including the Caribbean region, with a focus on rural and remote markets with a growing demand for infrastructure investments. The Company's operating subsidiaries today primarily provide: (i) advanced
Leveraging "First-to-Fiber" and "Glass & Steel™" Strategic Investments to Deliver Growth in High-Speed Data Subscribers and Network Reach Total high-speed broadband subscribers increased by 9%Broadband homes passed by high-speed data services expanded by 22%Capital expenditures were $61.8 million (net of $46.2 million reimbursements) for the first six months of 2024 International Telecom Segment Growth and Cost Management Benefit Q2 2024 Results Second quarter consolidated revenues decreased 2% to $183.3 million, in line with expectationsInternational Telecom segment revenues rose 4% supported by growth in consumer and business fixed revenues, and business mobility revenueUS Tel
BEVERLY, Mass., July 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATN International, Inc. ("ATN" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ATNI), a leading provider of digital infrastructure and communications services, announced today that it will release second quarter 2024 results on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, after market close. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Key details regarding the call are as follows: Call Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024Call Time: 10:00 a.m. ETWebcast Link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/x3cd8cb6 Live Call Participant Link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIbb2582646cf142d1bebb5428692491b1 Webcast Link Instruc
BEVERLY, Mass., June 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATN International, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATNI) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, payable on July 10, 2024, on all common shares outstanding to stockholders of record as of June 30, 2024. About ATN ATN International, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATNI), headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, is a provider of digital infrastructure and communications services in the United States and internationally, including the Caribbean region, with a focus on rural and remote markets with a growing demand for infrastructure investments. The Company's operating subsidiaries today primarily provide: (i) advanced wireless
"First-to-Fiber" and "Glass & Steel™" Strategies Drive Continued Year-Over-Year Growth in High-Speed Data Subscribers and Network Reach First quarter revenues increased 1% to $186.8 millionTotal high-speed broadband subscribers increased by 12%Broadband homes passed by high-speed data services expanded by 28%Capital expenditures were $36.0 million (net of $13.5 million reimbursements) First Quarter Results Impacted by Delays in Certain US Segment Carrier Services Projects and Lower Domestic Business Revenues First quarter net loss increased to $(6.3) million, or a $(0.50) loss per share, including restructuring expenses of $1.2 millionOperating income increased to $4.6 millionAdjusted EB
BEVERLY, Mass., April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATN International, Inc. ("ATN" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ATNI), a leading provider of digital infrastructure and communications services, announced today that it will release first quarter 2024 results on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, after market close. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Key details regarding the call are as follows: Call Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024Call Time: 10:00 a.m. ETWebcast Link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/b2afayou Live Call Participant Link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI6fec0f3c48a14f5a9c9e0d48e64bc021 Webcast Link Inst
BEVERLY, Mass., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATN International, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATNI) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share, payable on April 5, 2024, on all common shares outstanding to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2024. About ATN ATN International, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATNI), headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, is a provider of digital infrastructure and communications services in the United States and internationally, including the Caribbean region, with a focus on rural and remote markets with a growing demand for infrastructure investments. The Company's operating subsidiaries today primarily provide: (i) advanced wirele
"First-to-Fiber" and "Glass & SteelTM" Strategies Drive Year-Over-Year Growth Fourth-quarter revenues grew 4% to $199.0 millionFull-year revenues grew 5% to $762.2 millionTotal high-speed broadband subscribers increased by 20%Broadband homes passed by high-speed data services expanded by 33%Capital expenditures for the full year were $163.3 million (net of $32.9 million reimbursements) Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA1 Supported by Subscriber and Revenue Growth Fourth quarter operating income decreased 30% to $3.3 millionFull year operating income increased 66% to $13.2 millionFourth quarter net loss was $(5.8) million, or a $(0.46) loss per share, including restructuring expenses of
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Raymond James upgraded ATN International from Outperform to Strong Buy and set a new price target of $40.00 from $39.00 previously
Raymond James reiterated coverage of ATN International with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $49.00 from $54.00 previously
Raymond James reiterated coverage of ATN International with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $53.00 from $57.00 previously
Raymond James reiterated coverage of ATN International with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $53.00 from $57.00 previously
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Hexa Capital Consultancy PLT ("Hexa"), owner of the Malaysia-U.S. ("MYUS") cable based in Malaysia, appointed Alaska Communications as its U.S. Landing Party for the Malaysia-US (MYUS) cable. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240911461243/en/ The MYUS cable is being planned with a ready for service date of mid-2028 and will connect Malaysia and the U.S. directly for the first time with high-capacity fiberoptic connectivity, increasing access to reliable and affordable digital services across Southeast Asia. The cable backbone will extend between the Malaysian Peninsula near Mersing to the U.S territory of Guam and th
NEW YORK, June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI") will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, June 24, to coincide with the quarterly rebalance. The changes ensure each index is more representative of its market capitalization range. All companies being added to the S&P 500 are more representative of the large-cap market space, all companies being added to the S&P MidCap 400 are more representative of the mid-cap market space, and all companies being added to the S&P SmallCap 600 are more representative of the small-cap market space. The companies being removed from the S
Alaska Communications, a leading connectivity solutions provider to the Alaska consumer and business markets, is pleased to welcome industry leader Jeff Vogt as chief operating officer. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304106777/en/Pictured: Jeff Vogt. Photo courtesy of Alaska Communications. (Photo: Business Wire) Vogt will report to President and CEO Matt McConnell and will be responsible for the company's cross-functional operations, strategic direction, and transformation initiatives, with particular focus on delivering a best-in-class customer experience, driving enterprise innovation and continuing to upgr
CEO Michael Prior to Transition to Executive Chairman;COO Brad Martin to be Appointed Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board;Justin Benincasa to Retire; Carlos Doglioli to be Named CFO BEVERLY, Mass., Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATN International, Inc. ("ATN" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ATNI), today announced that Chief Operating Officer Brad Martin will succeed Michael Prior as President and Chief Executive Officer of ATN effective January 1, 2024, and join the board of directors. At that time, Mr. Prior will become Executive Chairman of the Company. In addition, Chief Financial Officer Justin Benincasa will retire from the Company in March 2024 following the completion of o
Alaska Communications president and CEO, Bill Bishop, died June 13. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230614156761/en/Pictured: Bill Bishop. Photo courtesy of Alaska Communications. Originally from North Pole, Bishop joined Alaska Communications 19 years ago, serving in a variety of sales and executive roles. "On behalf of myself and the entire Alaska Communications Board and management team at ATN, I offer my, and our, condolences and deepest sympathies to Bill's family, and to his friends and colleagues," said Michael Prior, chairman, Alaska Communi
BEVERLY, Mass., March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATN International, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATNI) announced today that April V. Henry has joined the Company's board of directors. Ms. Henry joins the Company's board of directors with over two decades of experience advising large global corporations and investors across the technology industry. Ms. Henry is the founder and managing partner of Hawkeye Digital, a firm that is focused on driving revenue growth, core decision-making and business and human capital transformation for companies at critical points in their growth cycle. In addition, she is currently Executive Vice President of Corporate Development for Science Inc. and Science Strategic Acqu
ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALSK) (“Alaska Communications” or the “Company”) announced today that on December 31, 2020 it entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which the Company will be acquired by a newly formed entity owned by ATN International, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATNI) (“ATN”) and Freedom 3 Capital, LLC (“FC3”) in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $332 million, including net debt. The merger will result in Alaska Communications becoming a consolidated, majority owned subsidiary of ATN and is expected to close in the second half of 2021. Alaska Communications’ prior agreement to be acquired by an affilia
BEVERLY, Mass., Jan. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATN International, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATNI) (“ATN”) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALSK) (“Alaska Communications”) in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $332.0 million, including outstanding net debt. ATN and financial partner Freedom 3 Capital, LLC (“F3C”) created a newly formed entity that has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all the outstanding shares of Alaska Communications common stock for $3.40 per share in cash. ATN will operate and consolidate the new entity and Alaska Communications through its majority ownership stake. Michael Prior, Chairman
ATN International (NASDAQ:ATNI) reported quarterly earnings of $0.50 per share. This is a 1766.67 percent increase over losses of $(0.03) per share from the same period last year.
ATN International (NASDAQ:ATNI) reported quarterly sales of $183.281 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $182.389 million by 0.49 percent. This is a 1.69 percent decrease over sales of $186.441 million the same period last year.
BWS Financial analyst Hamed Khorsand maintains ATN International (NASDAQ:ATNI) with a Buy and maintains $30 price target.
Raymond James analyst Ric Prentiss reiterates ATN International (NASDAQ:ATNI) with a Strong Buy and lowers the price target from $40 to $32.
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Adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2024 is now expected to be in the range of $190 million to $200 million. "We are revising our Fiscal Year 2024 guidance to reflect the softer than expected first quarter results and our current expectations for the balance of the year," Brad Martin, ATN Chief Executive Officer said.