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ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (AD): M&A transaction — Array Digital sells spectrum assets to AT&T for $1.018B; declares $10.25 special dividend
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.
- Sold select spectrum licenses to AT&T for $1.018 billion in cash; $232 million allocated to 700 MHz band licenses.
- Board declared special cash dividend of $10.25 per common and Series A common share, payable Feb 2, 2026 to holders of record Jan 23, 2026.
- Transaction monetizes retained spectrum not included in T-Mobile sale closed Aug 1, 2025; furthers previously announced strategy.
- Special dividend expected to be largely designated as ordinary and qualified dividend for 1099-DIV reporting.
- Advisors: Citigroup, Centerview, TD Securities, Wells Fargo for TDS; PJT Partners for Array independent directors.