AT&T INC.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
| (Mark One) | ||||||||
| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | ||||||||
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022
or
| TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | ||||||||
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 001-8610
Incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware
I.R.S. Employer Identification Number 43-1301883
Telephone Number: (210 ) 821-4105
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act
| Name of each exchange | ||||||||
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | on which registered | ||||||
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of 5.000% Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A | ||||||||
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of 4.750% Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C | ||||||||
| Name of each exchange | ||||||||
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | on which registered | ||||||
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or emerging growth company. See definition of “accelerated filer,” “large accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
| ☒ | Accelerated Filer | ☐ | |||||||||
| Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | |||||||||
| Emerging growth company | |||||||||||
If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Yes ☐ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ☐ No ☒
At July 28, 2022, there were 7,126 million common shares outstanding.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
| AT&T INC. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dollars in millions except per share amounts | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Equipment | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equipment | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Broadcast, programming and operations | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Other cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Asset impairments and abandonments and restructuring | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Income (Expense) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense) — net | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense on continuing operations | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from Continuing Operations | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income Attributable to AT&T | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Preferred Stock Dividends | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income Attributable to Common Stock | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Basic Earnings Per Share from continuing operations | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Basic Earnings Per Share from discontinued operations | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||
| Basic Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Stock | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted Earnings Per Share from continuing operations | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted Earnings Per Share from discontinued operations | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Stock | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding — Basic (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding — with Dilution (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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| AT&T INC. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dollars in millions | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Translation adjustment (includes $ attributable to noncontrolling interest), net of taxes of $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Distribution of WarnerMedia, net of taxes of $( $( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net unrealized gains (losses), net of taxes of $( and $( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
Reclassification adjustment included in net income, net of taxes of $ | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative instruments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net unrealized gains (losses), net of taxes of $( $( | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Reclassification adjustment included in net income, net of taxes of $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Distribution of WarnerMedia, net of taxes of $( $( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Defined benefit postretirement plans: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of net prior service credit included in net income, net of taxes of $( | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Distribution of WarnerMedia, net of taxes of $ and $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Less: Total comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Comprehensive Income Attributable to AT&T | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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| AT&T INC. | |||||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||||||
| Dollars in millions except per share amounts | |||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
| June 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Current Assets | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
Accounts receivable – net of related allowances for credit loss of $ | |||||||||||
| Inventories | |||||||||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | |||||||||||
| Assets from discontinued operations | |||||||||||
| Total current assets | |||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment | |||||||||||
| Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment – Net | |||||||||||
| Goodwill | |||||||||||
| Licenses – Net | |||||||||||
| Other Intangible Assets – Net | |||||||||||
| Investments in and Advances to Equity Affiliates | |||||||||||
| Operating Lease Right-Of-Use Assets | |||||||||||
| Other Assets | |||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||||||
| Current Liabilities | |||||||||||
| Debt maturing within one year | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Note payable to DIRECTV | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | |||||||||||
| Advanced billings and customer deposits | |||||||||||
| Dividends payable | |||||||||||
| Liabilities from discontinued operations | |||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Long-Term Debt | |||||||||||
| Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities | |||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | |||||||||||
| Postemployment benefit obligation | |||||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | |||||||||||
| Other noncurrent liabilities | |||||||||||
| Total deferred credits and other noncurrent liabilities | |||||||||||
| Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||||||
Preferred stock ($ | |||||||||||
Series A ( | |||||||||||
Series B ( | |||||||||||
Series C ( | |||||||||||
Common stock ($ December 31, 2021: issued | |||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | |||||||||||
| Retained earnings | |||||||||||
Treasury stock ( | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | |||||||||||
| Noncontrolling interest | |||||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | |||||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | $ | |||||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. | |||||||||||
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| AT&T INC. | |||||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||||||||
| Dollars in millions | |||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
| Six months ended | |||||||||||
| June 30, | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||
| Operating Activities | |||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||
| Provision for uncollectible accounts | |||||||||||
| Deferred income tax expense | |||||||||||
| Net (gain) loss on investments, net of impairments | ( | ||||||||||
| Pension and postretirement benefit expense (credit) | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Actuarial (gain) loss on pension and postretirement benefits | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Asset impairments and abandonments and restructuring | |||||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Receivables | |||||||||||
| Other current assets | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Equipment installment receivables and related sales | |||||||||||
| Deferred customer contract acquisition and fulfillment costs | ( | ||||||||||
| Postretirement claims and contributions | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other - net | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Total adjustments | |||||||||||
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities from Continuing Operations | |||||||||||
| Investing Activities | |||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Dispositions | |||||||||||
| Distributions from DIRECTV in excess of cumulative equity in earnings | |||||||||||
| Other - net | |||||||||||
| Net Cash Used in Investing Activities from Continuing Operations | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Financing Activities | |||||||||||
| Net change in short-term borrowings with original maturities of three months or less | |||||||||||
| Issuance of other short-term borrowings | |||||||||||
| Repayment of other short-term borrowings | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Issuance of long-term debt | |||||||||||
| Repayment of long-term debt | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Repayment of note payable to DIRECTV | ( | ||||||||||
| Payment of vendor financing | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Purchase of treasury stock | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Issuance of treasury stock | |||||||||||
| Dividends paid | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other - net | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities from Continuing Operations | ( | ||||||||||
| Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash from continuing operations | ( | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from Discontinued Operations: | |||||||||||
| Cash (used in) provided by operating activities | ( | ||||||||||
| Cash provided by (used in) investing activities | ( | ||||||||||
| Cash provided by (used in) financing activities | ( | ||||||||||
| Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash from discontinued operations | |||||||||||
| Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash beginning of year | |||||||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash End of Period | $ | $ | |||||||||
| See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. | |||||||||||
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| AT&T INC. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dollars and shares in millions except per share amounts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Stock - Series A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at end of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Stock - Series B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at end of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Stock - Series C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at end of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at end of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Paid-In Capital | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distribution of WarnerMedia | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of treasury stock | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based payments | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at end of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retained Earnings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to AT&T | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distribution of WarnerMedia | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock dividends | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock dividends ($ $ | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at end of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| AT&T INC. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - continued | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dollars and shares in millions except per share amounts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Treasury Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | ( | $ | ( | ( | $ | ( | ( | $ | ( | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Repurchase and acquisition of common stock | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reissuance of treasury stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at end of period | ( | $ | ( | ( | $ | ( | ( | $ | ( | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Attributable to AT&T, net of tax | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income attributable to AT&T | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at end of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Noncontrolling Interest | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition of interest held by noncontrolling owners | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distributions | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of taxes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at end of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Stockholders' Equity at beginning of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Stockholders' Equity at end of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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AT&T INC.
JUNE 30, 2022
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
NOTE 1. PREPARATION OF INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Basis of Presentation Throughout this document, AT&T Inc. is referred to as “we,” “AT&T” or the “Company.” The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and subsidiaries and affiliates which we control. AT&T is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates operate worldwide in the telecommunications and technology industries. You should read this document in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. The results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of those for the full year. These consolidated financial statements include all adjustments that are necessary to present fairly the results for the presented interim periods, consisting of normal recurring accruals and other items.
On April 8, 2022, we completed the previously announced separation of our WarnerMedia business, which represented substantially all of our WarnerMedia segment, in a Reverse Morris Trust transaction, under which Magallanes, Inc. (Spinco), a formerly wholly-owned subsidiary of AT&T that held the WarnerMedia business, was distributed to AT&T stockholders via a pro rata dividend, followed by the combination of Spinco with a subsidiary of Discovery, Inc. (Discovery), which was renamed Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD). (See Notes 8 and 13)
Upon the separation and distribution, the WarnerMedia business met the criteria for discontinued operations. For discontinued operations, we also evaluated transactions completed during 2021 that were components of AT&T’s single plan of a strategic shift, including dispositions that previously did not individually meet the criteria due to materiality, and have determined discontinued operations to be comprised of WarnerMedia, Vrio, Xandr and Playdemic Ltd. (Playdemic). These businesses are reflected in our historical financial statements as discontinued operations, including for periods prior to the consummation of the WarnerMedia/Discovery transaction.
Accounting Policies, Adopted and Pending Accounting Standards and Other Changes
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AT&T INC.
JUNE 30, 2022
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
| The following table presents the impact of the adoption of ASU 2020-06 on our diluted earnings per share | ||||||||||||||||||||
| from continuing operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Historical Accounting Method | Effect of Adoption of ASU 2020-061 | Under ASU 2020-06 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended June 30, 2021 | $ | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||
| Six months ended June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||
| Six months ended June 30, 2021 | $ | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||
1See Note 2 for a discussion of the numerator and denominator adjustments. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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AT&T INC.
JUNE 30, 2022
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
NOTE 2. EARNINGS PER SHARE
A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, is shown in the table below:
| Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Numerators | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Numerator for basic earnings per share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations, net of tax | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Net income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Stock Dividends | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations attributable to common stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to common stock | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income Attributable to Common Stock | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Dilutive potential common shares: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility II preferred interests | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based payment | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Numerator for diluted earnings per share | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Denominators (000,000) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Denominator for basic earnings per share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dilutive potential common shares: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Share-based payment (in shares) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Denominator for diluted earnings per share | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Upon the adoption of ASU 2020-06 in the first quarter of 2022, the ability to settle our Mobility II preferred interests in stock is reflected in our diluted earnings per share calculation. While our intent is to settle the Mobility II preferred interests in cash, the ability to settle this instrument in AT&T shares will result in additional dilutive impact, the magnitude of which is influenced by the fair value of the Mobility II preferred interests and the average AT&T common stock price during the reporting period, which could vary from period-to-period. The numerator includes an adjustment to add back to income the earned distributions on the Mobility II preferred interests, included in net income attributable to noncontrolling interest, and the denominator includes the potential issuance of AT&T common stock to settle the Mobility II preferred interests outstanding. (See Note 1)
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JUNE 30, 2022
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
NOTE 3. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Changes in the balances of each component included in accumulated OCI are presented below. All amounts are net of tax and exclude noncontrolling interest.
| Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments | Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of December 31, 2021 | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI | 1 | 1 | 2 | ( | 3 | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distribution of WarnerMedia | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net other comprehensive income (loss) | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of June 30, 2022 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments | Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of December 31, 2020 | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI | 1 | ( | 1 | 2 | ( | 3 | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net other comprehensive income (loss) | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of June 30, 2021 | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1(Gains) losses are included in “Other income (expense) - net” in the consolidated statements of income. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2(Gains) losses are primarily included in “Interest expense” in the consolidated statements of income (see Note 7). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3The amortization of prior service credits associated with postretirement benefits are included in “Other income (expense) - net” in the consolidated statements of income (see Note 6). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NOTE 4. SEGMENT INFORMATION
Our segments are comprised of strategic business units or other operations that offer products and services to different customer segments over various technology platforms and/or in different geographies that are managed accordingly. We have two reportable segments: Communications and Latin America.
We also evaluate segment and business unit performance based on EBITDA and/or EBITDA margin, which is defined as operating income excluding depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is used as part of our management reporting and we believe EBITDA to be a relevant and useful measurement to our investors as it measures the cash generation potential of our business units. EBITDA does not give effect to depreciation and amortization expenses incurred in operating income nor is it burdened by cash used for debt service requirements and thus does not reflect available funds for distributions, reinvestment or other discretionary uses. EBITDA margin is EBITDA divided by total revenues.
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AT&T INC.
JUNE 30, 2022
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
In the first quarter of 2022, we reclassified into "Corporate" certain administrative costs borne by AT&T where the business units do not influence decision making to conform with the current period presentation. This recast increased Corporate operations and support expenses by approximately $270 for full-year 2021. Correspondingly, this recast lowered administrative expenses at AT&T’s Communications operations and Video (our former U.S. video operations contributed to DIRECTV in July 2021), with no change on a consolidated basis.
The Communications segment provides wireless and wireline telecom and broadband services to consumers located in the U.S. and businesses globally. Our business strategies reflect bundled product offerings that cut across product lines and utilize shared assets. This segment contains the following business units:
•Mobility provides nationwide wireless service and equipment.
•Business Wireline provides advanced ethernet-based fiber services, IP Voice and managed professional services, as well as traditional voice and data services and related equipment to business customers.
•Consumer Wireline provides broadband services, including fiber connections that now provide our multi-gig services to residential customers. Consumer Wireline also provides legacy telephony voice communication services.
The Latin America segment provides wireless services and equipment in Mexico.
Corporate and Other reconciles our segment results to consolidated operating income and income before income taxes.
Corporate includes:
•DTV-related retained costs, which are costs previously allocated to the Video business that were retained after the transaction, net of reimbursements from DIRECTV Entertainment Holdings, LLC (DIRECTV) under transition service agreements.
•Parent administration support, which includes costs borne by AT&T where the business units do not influence decision making.
•Securitization fees associated with our sales of installment receivables (see Note 9).
•Value portfolio, which are businesses no longer integral to our operations or which we no longer actively market.
Other items consist of:
•Video, which includes our former U.S. video operations that were contributed to DIRECTV on July 31, 2021, and our share of DIRECTV’s earnings as equity in net income of affiliates (see Note 11).
•Held-for-sale and other reclassifications, which includes our former Crunchyroll and Government Solutions operations.
•Reclassification of prior service credits, which includes the reclassification of prior service credit amortization, where we present the impact of benefit plan amendments in our business unit results.
•Merger & Significant Items, which includes items associated with the merger and integration of acquired or divested businesses, including amortization of intangible assets, employee separation charges associated with voluntary and/or strategic offers, asset impairments and abandonments, and other items for which the segments are not being evaluated.
•Eliminations and consolidations, removed transactions involving dealings between Mobility and our Video business, prior to the July 31, 2021 separation of Video.
“Interest expense” and “Other income (expense) – net,” are managed only on a total company basis and are, accordingly, reflected only in consolidated results.
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JUNE 30, 2022
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
| For the three months ended June 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | Operations and Support Expenses | EBITDA | Depreciation and Amortization | Operating Income (Loss) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business Wireline | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer Wireline | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Communications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Latin America - Mexico | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DTV-related retained costs | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parent administration support | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Securitization fees | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Value portfolio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Corporate | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Video | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Held-for-sale and other reclassifications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification of prior service credits | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Merger & Significant Items | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eliminations and consolidations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Corporate and Other | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AT&T Inc. | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AT&T INC.
JUNE 30, 2022
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
| For the three months ended June 30, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | Operations and Support Expenses | EBITDA | Depreciation and Amortization | Operating Income (Loss) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business Wireline | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer Wireline | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Communications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Latin America - Mexico | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DTV-related retained costs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parent administration support | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Securitization fees | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Value portfolio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Corporate | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Video | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Held-for-sale and other reclassifications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification of prior service credits | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Merger & Significant Items | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eliminations and consolidations | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Corporate and Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AT&T Inc. | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AT&T INC.
JUNE 30, 2022
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
| For the six months ended June 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | Operations and Support Expenses | EBITDA | Depreciation and Amortization | Operating Income (Loss) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business Wireline | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer Wireline | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Communications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Latin America - Mexico | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DTV-related retained costs | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parent administration support | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Securitization fees | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Value portfolio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Corporate | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Video | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Held-for-sale and other reclassifications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification of prior service credits | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Merger & Significant Items | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eliminations and consolidations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Corporate and Other | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AT&T Inc. | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AT&T INC.
JUNE 30, 2022
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
| For the six months ended June 30, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | Operations and Support Expenses | EBITDA | Depreciation and Amortization | Operating Income (Loss) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business Wireline | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer Wireline | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Communications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Latin America - Mexico | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DTV-related retained costs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parent administration support | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Securitization fees | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Value portfolio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Corporate | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Video | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Held-for-sale and other reclassifications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification of prior service credits | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Merger & Significant Items | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eliminations and consolidations | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Corporate and Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AT&T Inc. | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AT&T INC.
JUNE 30, 2022
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
The following table is a reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to “Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes” reported in our consolidated statements of income:
| Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Latin America | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Operating Income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reconciling Items: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Video | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Held-for-sale and other reclassifications | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction and other costs | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles acquired | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Asset impairments and abandonments and restructuring | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit-related gains (losses), and other employee-related costs | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification of prior service credits | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| AT&T Operating Income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest Expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense) — net | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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JUNE 30, 2022
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
NOTE 5. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue Categories
The following tables set forth reported revenue by category and by business unit:
| For the three months ended June 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility | Business Wireline | Consumer Wireline | Latin America | Corporate & Other | Elim. | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless service | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Video service | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business service | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Broadband | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advertising | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legacy voice and data | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Service | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equipment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For the three months ended June 30, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility | Business Wireline | Consumer Wireline | Latin America | Corporate & Other | Elim. | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless service | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Video service | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business service | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Broadband | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advertising | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legacy voice and data | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Service | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equipment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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JUNE 30, 2022
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
| For the six months ended June 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility | Business Wireline | Consumer Wireline | Latin America | Corporate & Other | Elim. | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless service | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Video service | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business service | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Broadband | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advertising | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legacy voice and data | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Service | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equipment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For the six months ended June 30, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility | Business Wireline | Consumer Wireline | Latin America | Corporate & Other | Elim. | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless service | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Video service | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business service | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Broadband | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advertising | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legacy voice and data | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Service | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equipment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred Customer Contract Acquisition and Fulfillment Costs
Costs to acquire and fulfill customer contracts, including commissions on service activations, for our wireless, business wireline, and consumer wireline services, are deferred and amortized over the contract period or expected customer relationship life, which typically ranges from three years five years
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JUNE 30, 2022
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
The following table presents the deferred customer contract acquisition and fulfillment costs included on our consolidated balance sheets:
| June 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| Consolidated Balance Sheets | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||
| Deferred Acquisition Costs | |||||||||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Other Assets | |||||||||||
| Total deferred customer contract acquisition costs | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Deferred Fulfillment Costs | |||||||||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Other Assets | |||||||||||
| Total deferred customer contract fulfillment costs | $ | $ | |||||||||
The following table presents deferred customer contract acquisition and fulfillment cost amortization included in “Other cost of revenue” for the six months ended:
| June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||
| Consolidated Statements of Income | 2022 | 20211 | |||||||||
| Deferred acquisition cost amortization | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Deferred fulfillment cost amortization | |||||||||||
1Includes deferred acquisition amortization of $ | |||||||||||
Contract Assets and Liabilities
A contract asset is recorded when revenue is recognized in advance of our right to bill and receive consideration. The contract asset will decrease as services are provided and billed. For example, when installment sales include promotional discounts (e.g., “buy one get one free”) the difference between revenue recognized and consideration received is recorded as a contract asset to be amortized over the contract term.
Our contract assets primarily relate to our wireless businesses. Promotional equipment sales where we offer handset credits, which are allocated between equipment and service in proportion to their standalone selling prices, when customers commit to a specified service period result in additional contract assets recognized. These contract assets will amortize over the service contract period, resulting in lower future service revenue.
When consideration is received in advance of the delivery of goods or services, a contract liability is recorded. Reductions in the contract liability will be recorded as we satisfy the performance obligations.
The following table presents contract assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets:
| June 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| Consolidated Balance Sheets | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||
| Contract asset | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Current portion in “Prepaid and other current assets” | |||||||||||
| Contract liability | |||||||||||
| Current portion in “Advanced billings and customer deposits” | |||||||||||
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
Our contract asset balances for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 reflect increased promotional equipment sales in our wireless business. We expect the amortization of these promotional costs to increase throughout 2022 and the contract asset to flatten in 2023.
Our beginning of period contract liability recorded as customer contract revenue during 2022 was $3,238 .
Remaining Performance Obligations
Remaining performance obligations primarily relate to our Communications segment and represent services we are required to provide to customers under bundled or discounted arrangements, which are satisfied as services are provided over the contract term. In determining the transaction price allocated, we do not include non-recurring charges and estimates for usage, nor do we consider arrangements with an original expected duration of less than one year, which are primarily prepaid wireless and residential internet agreements.
NOTE 6. PENSION AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
Many of our employees are covered by one of our noncontributory pension plans. We also provide certain medical, dental, life insurance and death benefits to certain retired employees under various plans and accrue actuarially determined postretirement benefit costs. Our objective in funding these plans, in combination with the standards of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA), is to accumulate assets sufficient to provide benefits described in the plans to employees upon their retirement. We do not have significant funding requirements in 2022.
As part of our 2022 remeasurements, we updated the weighted-average discount rate used to measure our pension benefit obligation from 3.00 % at December 31, 2021 to 3.70 % at March 31, 2022, and to 4.80 % at June 30, 2022. The discount rate in effect for determining pension service and interest costs after our June 30 remeasurement is 4.90 % and 4.40 % respectively. The remeasurements also reflect actual returns on pension plan assets of (11.30 )% (six-month rate) relative to our expected long-term rate of 6.75 % (annual rate). Similar to 2022, in 2021 we were required to follow settlement accounting and remeasure our pension benefit plan assets and obligations at each quarter end.
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
The following table details pension and postretirement benefit costs included in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The service cost component of net periodic pension (credit) cost is recorded in operating expenses in the consolidated statements of income while the remaining components are recorded in “Other income (expense) – net.”
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| Amortization of prior service credit | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Net pension (credit) cost before remeasurement | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Actuarial (gain) loss | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||
| Net pension (credit) cost | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||||||
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| Expected return on assets | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of prior service credit | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Net postretirement (credit) cost | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||||||
| Combined net pension and postretirement (credit) cost | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||||||
We also provide senior- and middle-management employees with nonqualified, unfunded supplemental retirement and savings plans. Net supplemental pension benefits costs not included in the table above were $12 and $11 in the second quarter and $24 and $23 for the first six months of 2022 and 2021, respectively. During the first quarter of 2022, we also recorded an actuarial gain of $41 .
NOTE 7. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND DISCLOSURE
The Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure framework in ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurement,” provides a three-tiered fair value hierarchy based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value. Level 1 refers to fair values determined based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. Level 2 refers to fair values estimated using significant other observable inputs and Level 3 includes fair values estimated using significant unobservable inputs.
The level of an asset or liability within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our valuation techniques maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.
The valuation methodologies described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of future net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. We believe our valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants. The use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date. There have been no changes in the methodologies used since December 31, 2021.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
Long-Term Debt and Other Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our long-term debt, including current maturities, and other financial instruments, are summarized as follows:
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The carrying amount of debt with an original maturity of less than one year approximates fair value. The fair value measurements used for notes and debentures are considered Level 2 and are determined using various methods, including quoted prices for identical or similar securities in both active and inactive markets.
Following is the fair value leveling for investment securities that are measured at fair value and derivatives as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. Derivatives designated as hedging instruments are reflected as “Other assets,” “Other noncurrent liabilities,” “Prepaid and other current assets” and “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheets.
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
Investment Securities
Our investment securities include both equity and debt securities that are measured at fair value, as well as equity securities without readily determinable fair values. A substantial portion of the fair values of our investment securities is estimated based on quoted market prices. Investments in equity securities not traded on a national securities exchange are valued at cost, less any impairment, and adjusted for changes resulting from observable, orderly transactions for identical or similar securities. Investments in debt securities not traded on a national securities exchange are valued using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows.
The components comprising total gains and losses in the period on equity securities are as follows:
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| Total gains (losses) recognized on equity securities | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Gains (Losses) recognized on equity securities sold | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized gains (losses) recognized on equity securities held at end of period | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||
At June 30, 2022, available-for-sale debt securities totaling $1,198 have maturities as follows - less than one year: $83 ; one to three years: $140 ; three to five years: $196 ; five or more years: $779 .
Our cash equivalents (money market securities), short-term investments (certificate and time deposits) and nonrefundable customer deposits are recorded at amortized cost, and the respective carrying amounts approximate fair values. Short-term investments and nonrefundable customer deposits are recorded in “Prepaid and other current assets” and our investment securities are recorded in “Other Assets” on the consolidated balance sheets.
Derivative Financial Instruments
We enter into derivative transactions to manage certain market risks, primarily interest rate risk and foreign currency exchange risk. This includes the use of interest rate swaps, interest rate locks, foreign exchange forward contracts and combined interest rate foreign exchange contracts (cross-currency swaps). We do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. We record derivatives on our consolidated balance sheets at fair value that is derived from observable market data, including yield curves and foreign exchange rates (all of our derivatives are Level 2). Cash flows associated with derivative instruments are presented in the same category on the consolidated statements of cash flows as the item being hedged.
Fair Value Hedging Periodically, we enter into and designate fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps as fair value hedges. The purpose of these swaps is to manage interest rate risk by managing our mix of fixed-rate and floating-rate debt. These swaps involve the receipt of fixed-rate amounts for floating interest rate payments over the life of the swaps without exchange of the underlying principal amount.
We also designate some of our cross-currency swaps and foreign exchange contracts as fair value hedges. The purpose of these contracts is to hedge foreign currency risk associated with changes in spot rates on foreign denominated debt. For cross-currency hedges, we have elected to exclude the change in fair value of the swap related to both time value and cross-currency basis spread from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. For foreign exchange contracts, we have elected to exclude the change in fair value of forward points from the assessment of hedge effectiveness.
Unrealized and realized gains or losses from fair value hedges impact the same category on the consolidated statements of income as the item being hedged, including the earnings impact of excluded components. In instances where we have elected to exclude components from the assessment of hedge effectiveness related to fair value hedges, unrealized gains or losses on such excluded components are recorded as a component of accumulated OCI and recognized into earnings over the life of the hedging instrument. Unrealized gains on derivatives designated as fair value hedges are recorded at fair market value as assets, and unrealized losses are recorded at fair market value as liabilities. Except for excluded components, changes in the fair value of derivative instruments designated as fair value hedges are offset against the change in fair value of the hedged assets or liabilities through earnings. In the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, no ineffectiveness was measured on fair value hedges.
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
Cash Flow Hedging We designate most of our cross-currency swaps as cash flow hedges. We have entered into multiple cross-currency swaps to hedge our exposure to variability in expected future cash flows that are attributable to foreign currency risk generated from our foreign-denominated debt. These agreements include initial and final exchanges of principal from fixed foreign currency denominated amounts to fixed U.S. dollar denominated amounts, to be exchanged at a specified rate that is usually determined by the market spot rate upon issuance. They also include an interest rate swap of a fixed or floating foreign currency-denominated interest rate to a fixed U.S. dollar denominated interest rate.
Unrealized gains on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are recorded at fair value as assets, and unrealized losses are recorded at fair value as liabilities. For derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges, changes in fair value are reported as a component of accumulated OCI and are reclassified into the consolidated statements of income in the same period the hedged transaction affects earnings.
Periodically, we enter into and designate interest rate locks to partially hedge the risk of changes in interest payments attributable to increases in the benchmark interest rate during the period leading up to the probable issuance of fixed-rate debt. We designate our interest rate locks as cash flow hedges. Gains and losses when we settle our interest rate locks are amortized into income over the life of the related debt. Over the next 12 months, we expect to reclassify $59 from accumulated OCI to “Interest expense” due to the amortization of net losses on historical interest rate locks.
Collateral and Credit-Risk Contingency We have entered into agreements with our derivative counterparties establishing collateral thresholds based on respective credit ratings and netting agreements. At June 30, 2022, we had posted collateral of $674 (a deposit asset) and held collateral of $0 (a receipt liability). Under the agreements, if AT&T’s credit rating had been downgraded two ratings levels by Fitch Ratings, one level by S&P and one level by Moody’s before the final collateral exchange in June, we would have been required to post additional collateral of $57 . If AT&T’s credit rating had been downgraded three ratings levels by Fitch Ratings, two levels by S&P, and two levels by Moody’s, we would have been required to post additional collateral of $5,697 . At December 31, 2021, we had posted collateral of $135 (a deposit asset) and held collateral of $7 (a receipt liability). We do not offset the fair value of collateral, whether the right to reclaim cash collateral (a receivable) or the obligation to return cash collateral (a payable) exists, against the fair value of the derivative instruments.
Following are the notional amounts of our outstanding derivative positions:
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| Foreign exchange contracts | |||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | |||||||||
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
Following are the related hedged items affecting our financial position and performance:
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| Gain (Loss) on interest rate swaps | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||
| Gain (Loss) on long-term debt | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cross-currency swaps: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain (Loss) on cross-currency swaps | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain (Loss) on long-term debt | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain (Loss) recognized in accumulated OCI | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain (Loss) on foreign exchange contracts | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Gain (Loss) recognized in accumulated OCI | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
In addition, the net swap settlements that accrued and settled in the periods above were offset against “Interest expense.”
The following table presents information for our cash flow hedging relationships:
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| Gain (Loss) recognized in accumulated OCI | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||
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| Gain (Loss) recognized in accumulated OCI | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense) - net reclassified from accumulated OCI into income | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate locks: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest income (expense) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Distribution of WarnerMedia | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
NOTE 8. ACQUISITIONS, DISPOSITIONS AND OTHER ADJUSTMENTS
Acquisitions
Spectrum Auction On January 14, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that we were the winning bidder for 1,624 3.45 GHz licenses in Auction 110. We provided the FCC with an upfront deposit of $123 in the third quarter of 2021 and paid the remaining $8,956 in the first quarter of 2022, for a total of $9,079 . We funded the purchase price using cash and short-term investments. We received the licenses in May 2022 and classified the auction deposits and related capitalized interest as “Licenses - Net” on our June 30, 2022 consolidated balance sheet.
In February 2021, the FCC announced that we were the winning bidder for 1,621 C-Band licenses. We provided the FCC an upfront deposit of $550 in 2020 and cash payments totaling $22,856 in the first quarter of 2021, for a total of $23,406 . The licenses were received in July 2021.
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
Cash paid, including spectrum deposits (net of refunds), capitalized interest, and any payments for incentive and relocation costs are included in “Acquisitions, net of cash acquired” on our consolidated statements of cash flows. Interest is capitalized until the spectrum is ready for its intended use.
Dispositions
WarnerMedia On April 8, 2022, we completed the separation and distribution of our WarnerMedia business, and merger of Spinco, an AT&T subsidiary formed to hold the WarnerMedia business, with a subsidiary of Discovery, Inc., which was renamed Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc (WBD). Each AT&T shareholder was entitled to receive 0.241917 shares of WBD common stock for each share of AT&T common stock held as of the record date , which represented approximately 71 % of WBD. In connection with and in accordance with the terms of the Separation and Distribution Agreement (SDA), prior to the distribution and merger, AT&T received approximately $40,400 , which includes $38,800 of Spinco cash and $1,600 of debt retained by WarnerMedia. During the second quarter, assets of approximately $121,100 and liabilities of $70,600 were removed from our balance sheet as well as $45,041 of retained earnings and $5,632 of additional paid-in capital associated with the transaction. Additionally, in August 2022, we and WBD finalized the post-closing adjustment, pursuant to section 1.3 of the SDA, which will result in a $1,200 payment to WBD in the third quarter and is reflected in the accompanying June 30, 2022 balance sheet as an adjustment to additional paid in capital. (See Note 13)
AT&T, Spinco and Discovery entered into a Tax Matters Agreement, which governs the parties’ rights, responsibilities and obligations with respect to tax liabilities and benefits, the preservation of the expected tax-free status of the transactions contemplated by the SDA, and other matters regarding taxes.
Xandr On June 6, 2022, we completed the sale of the marketplace component of Xandr to Microsoft Corporation. Xandr was reflected in our historical financial statements as discontinued operations. (See Note 13)
NOTE 9. SALES OF RECEIVABLES
We have agreements with various third-party financial institutions pertaining to the sales of certain types of our accounts receivable. The most significant of these programs is discussed in detail below and generally consists of receivables arising from equipment installment plans, which are sold for cash and a deferred purchase price. Under this program, we transfer receivables to purchasers in exchange for cash and additional consideration upon settlement of the receivables. Under the terms of our agreement for this program, we continue to bill and collect the payments from our customers on behalf of the financial institutions.
The sales of receivables did not have a material impact on our consolidated statements of income or to “Total Assets” reported on our consolidated balance sheets. We reflect cash receipts on sold receivables as cash flows from operations in our consolidated statements of cash flows. Cash receipts on the deferred purchase price are classified as cash flows from investing activities.
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
The following table sets forth a summary of the receivables and accounts being serviced:
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Outstanding portfolio of receivables derecognized from our consolidated balance sheets | |||||||||||
Cash proceeds received, net of remittances1 | |||||||||||
1Represents amounts to which financial institutions remain entitled, excluding the deferred purchase price. | |||||||||||
We offer our customers the option to purchase certain wireless devices in installments over a specified period of time and, in many cases, once certain conditions are met, they may be eligible to trade in the original equipment for a new device and have the remaining unpaid balance paid or settled.
We maintain a program under which we transfer a portion of these receivables through our bankruptcy-remote subsidiary in exchange for cash and additional consideration upon settlement of the receivables, referred to as the deferred purchase price. In the event a customer trades in a device prior to the end of the installment contract period, we agree to make a payment to the financial institutions equal to any outstanding remaining installment receivable balance. Accordingly, we record a guarantee obligation for this estimated amount at the time the receivables are transferred.
The following table sets forth a summary of equipment installment receivables sold under this program during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
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1Receivables net of allowance, imputed interest and equipment trade-in right guarantees. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The deferred purchase price and guarantee obligation are initially recorded at estimated fair value and subsequently adjusted for changes in present value of expected cash flows. The estimation of their fair values is based on remaining installment payments expected to be collected and the expected timing and value of device trade-ins. The estimated value of the device trade-ins considers prices offered to us by independent third parties and contemplate changes in value after the launch of a device model. The fair value measurements used for the deferred purchase price and the guarantee obligation are considered Level 3 under the Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure framework (see Note 7).
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
The following table presents the previously transferred equipment installment receivables, which we repurchased in exchange for the associated deferred purchase price during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
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| Fair value of repurchased receivables | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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Gain (loss) on repurchases1 | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||
1These gains (losses) are included in “Selling, general and administrative” in the consolidated statements of income. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, our deferred purchase price receivable was $2,638 and $3,177 , respectively, of which $1,765 and $2,123 are included in “Prepaid and other current assets” on our consolidated balance sheets, with the remainder in “Other Assets.” The guarantee obligation at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was $419 and $371 , respectively, of which $143 and $101 are included in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheets, with the remainder in “Other noncurrent liabilities.” Our maximum exposure to loss as a result of selling these equipment installment receivables is limited to the total amount of our deferred purchase price and guarantee obligation.
NOTE 10. LEASES
We have operating and finance leases for certain facilities and equipment used in operations. Our leases generally have remaining lease terms of up to 15
We have recognized a right-of-use asset for both operating and finance leases, and an operating lease liability that represents the present value of our obligation to make payments over the lease term. The present value of the lease payments is calculated using the incremental borrowing rate for operating and finance leases, which was determined using a portfolio approach based on the rate of interest that we would have to pay to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments on a collateralized basis over a similar term. We use the unsecured borrowing rate and risk-adjust that rate to approximate a collateralized rate in the currency of the lease, which will be updated on a quarterly basis for measurement of new lease liabilities.
The components of lease expense were as follows:
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| Operating lease cost | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Amortization of right-of-use assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest on lease obligation | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total finance lease cost | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
The following table provides supplemental cash flows information related to leases:
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| Operating cash flows for operating leases | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Supplemental Lease Cash Flow Disclosures | ||||||||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations | ||||||||||||||
The following tables set forth supplemental balance sheet information related to leases:
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| Operating lease right-of-use assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
| $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Operating lease obligation | |||||||||||
| Total operating lease obligation | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Finance Leases | |||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, at cost | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization | ( | ( | |||||||||
| $ | $ | ||||||||||
| $ | $ | ||||||||||
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| Total finance lease obligation | $ | $ | |||||||||
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| Operating leases | % | % | |||||||||
| Finance leases | % | % | |||||||||
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
The following table provides the expected future minimum maturities of lease obligations:
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| Leases | Leases | ||||||||||
| Remainder of 2022 | $ | $ | |||||||||
| 2023 | |||||||||||
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| 2025 | |||||||||||
| 2026 | |||||||||||
| Thereafter | |||||||||||
| Total lease payments | |||||||||||
| Less: imputed interest | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | |||||||||
NOTE 11. TRANSACTIONS WITH DIRECTV
On July 31, 2021, we closed our transaction with TPG to form a new company named DIRECTV. The transaction resulted in our deconsolidation of the Video business. As DIRECTV is jointly governed by a board with representation from both AT&T and TPG, with TPG having tie-breaking authority on certain key decisions, most significantly the appointment and removal of the CEO, we have concluded that we are not the primary beneficiary of DIRECTV. Effective August 1, 2021, we began accounting for our investment in DIRECTV under the equity method and recorded our share of DIRECTV earnings as equity in net income of affiliates, with DIRECTV considered a related party.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, our share of DIRECTV’s earnings included in equity in net income of affiliates was $1,037 . Cash distributions from DIRECTV in the first six months totaled $2,675 , with $1,037 classified as operating activities and $1,638 classified as investing activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows. Our investment in DIRECTV at June 30, 2022 was $3,910 .
In addition to the assets and liabilities contributed to DIRECTV, at close we recorded total obligations of $2,100 to cover certain net losses under the NFL SUNDAY TICKET contract, of which $1,800 is in the form of a note payable to DIRECTV. During the first six months of 2022, cash payments to DIRECTV on the note totaled $722 and were classified as financing activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows. Amounts due under the DIRECTV note were $619 at June 30, 2022.
We also provide DIRECTV with network transport for U-verse products and sales services under commercial arrangements for up to five years . Under separate transition services agreements, we provide DIRECTV certain operational support, including servicing of certain of their customer receivables for up to three years . For the six months ended June 30, 2022, we billed DIRECTV approximately $600 for these costs, which were recorded as a reduction to the operations and support expenses incurred and resulted in net retained costs to AT&T of $207 in the second quarter and $335 for the first six months of 2022.
At June 30, 2022, we had accounts receivable from DIRECTV of $622 and accounts payable to DIRECTV of $407 .
We are not committed, implicitly or explicitly to provide financial or other support, other than noted above, as our involvement with DIRECTV is limited to the carrying amount of the assets and liabilities recognized on our balance sheet.
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
NOTE 12. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Cash and Cash Flows
We typically maintain our restricted cash balances for purchases and sales of certain investment securities and funding of certain deferred compensation benefit payments.
The following table summarizes cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash balances contained on our consolidated balance sheets:
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| Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
1 For continuing and discontinued operations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes cash paid during the periods for interest and income taxes:
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| Income taxes, net of refunds | |||||||||||
| The following table summarizes capital expenditures: | |||||||||||
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| Total Capital Expenditures | $ | $ | |||||||||
| The following table summarizes acquisitions, net of cash acquired: | |||||||||||
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| Total Acquisitions | $ | $ | |||||||||
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Noncash Investing and Financing Activities In connection with capital improvements and the acquisition of other productive assets, we negotiate favorable payment terms (referred to as vendor financing), which are reported as financing activities in our statements of cash flows when paid. For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, we recorded vendor financing commitments related to capital investments of approximately $2,012 and $1,778 , respectively.
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
Total vendor financing payables included in our June 30, 2022 consolidated balance sheet were approximately $3,547 , with $1,981 due within one year (in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities”) and the remainder predominantly due within to five years (in “Other noncurrent liabilities”).
Debt Transactions At June 30, 2022, our debt obligations totaled $135,957 . Our debt activity primarily consisted of the following:
| First Quarter | Second Quarter | Six months ended June 30, 2022 | |||||||||
| Net commercial paper borrowings | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||
| Issuance of Notes and Debentures: | |||||||||||
| Other | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||
| Debt Issuances | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||
| Repayments: | |||||||||||
| 2021 Syndicated Term Loan | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||
| BAML Bilateral Term Loan – Tranche A | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Private financing | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Repayment of other short-term borrowings | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||
USD notes1,2,3 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||
| Euro notes | ( | ( | |||||||||
| BAML Bilateral Term Loan – Tranche B | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||
| Repayments of long-term debt | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||
1On March 31, 2022, we issued a notice for the redemption in full of all of the outstanding $ | |||||||||||
2On April 11, 2022, we issued notices for the redemption in full of all of outstanding approximately $ | |||||||||||
3Includes $ | |||||||||||
NOTE 13. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Upon the separation and distribution, the WarnerMedia business met the criteria for discontinued operations. For discontinued operations, we also evaluated transactions completed during 2021 that were components of AT&T’s single plan of a strategic shift, including dispositions that previously did not individually meet the criteria due to materiality, and have determined discontinued operations to be comprised of WarnerMedia, Vrio, Xandr and Playdemic.
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
The following is a summary of operating results included in income (loss) from discontinued operations for the second quarter and six months ended June 30:
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| Income (Loss) before income taxes | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) from discontinued operations | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||
The following is a summary of assets and liabilities attributable to discontinued operations, which were included in our Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2021:
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In preparation for close, on April 7, 2022, Spinco drew $10,000 on its $10,000 term loan credit agreement (Spinco Term Loan), which conveyed to WBD. Total debt conveyed was approximately $41,600 , which includes $1,600 of existing WarnerMedia debt, $30,000 of Spinco senior notes issued in March 2022 and the $10,000 Spinco Term Loan. WarnerMedia cash transfer to Discovery was approximately $2,660 .
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
OVERVIEW
AT&T Inc. is referred to as “we,” “AT&T” or the “Company” throughout this document, and the names of the particular subsidiaries and affiliates providing the services generally have been omitted. AT&T is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates operate worldwide in the telecommunications and technology industries. Our comparative results are impacted by the July 2021 separation of our Video business. You should read this discussion in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes (Notes).
We have two reportable segments: Communications and Latin America. Our segment results presented in Note 4 and discussed below follow our internal management reporting. Percentage increases and decreases that are not considered meaningful are denoted with a dash.
On April 8, 2022, we closed on our transaction to combine substantially all of our WarnerMedia segment (WarnerMedia business) with a subsidiary of Discovery, Inc (Discovery). Upon the separation and distribution of WarnerMedia, the WarnerMedia business met the criteria for discontinued operations. For discontinued operations, we also evaluated transactions completed during 2021 that were components of AT&T’s single plan of a strategic shift, including dispositions that did not individually meet the criteria due to materiality, and have determined discontinued operations to be comprised of WarnerMedia, Vrio, Xandr and Playdemic Ltd. These businesses are reflected in our historical financial statements as discontinued operations, including for periods prior to the consummation of the WarnerMedia/Discovery transaction.
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| Percent | Percent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | Change | 2022 | 2021 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | $ | 28,695 | $ | 28,128 | 2.0 | % | $ | 57,571 | $ | 56,306 | 2.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Latin America - Mexico | 808 | 688 | 17.4 | 1,498 | 1,319 | 13.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and Other: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | 140 | 184 | (23.9) | 286 | 358 | (20.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Video | — | 6,639 | — | — | 13,364 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Held-for-sale and other reclassifications | — | 158 | — | — | 389 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eliminations and consolidation | — | (57) | — | — | (119) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AT&T Operating Revenues | 29,643 | 35,740 | (17.1) | 59,355 | 71,617 | (17.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | 7,226 | 7,384 | (2.1) | 14,255 | 14,815 | (3.8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Latin America - Mexico | (82) | (129) | 36.4 | (184) | (263) | 30.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Operating Income | 7,144 | 7,255 | (1.5) | 14,071 | 14,552 | (3.3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | (634) | (331) | (91.5) | (1,189) | (631) | (88.4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Video | — | 1,216 | — | — | 2,117 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Held-for-sale and other reclassifications | — | 62 | — | — | 114 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reclassification of prior service credits | (613) | (672) | 8.8 | (1,230) | (1,341) | 8.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Merger and Significant Items | (941) | 42 | — | (1,159) | (45) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eliminations and consolidations | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AT&T Operating Income | $ | 4,956 | $ | 7,572 | (34.5) | % | $ | 10,493 | $ | 14,766 | (28.9) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Communications segment provides services to businesses and consumers located in the U.S. and businesses globally. Our business strategies reflect bundled product offerings that cut across product lines and utilize shared assets. This segment contains the following business units:
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•Mobility provides nationwide wireless service and equipment.
•Business Wireline provides advanced ethernet-based fiber services, IP Voice and managed professional services, as well as traditional voice and data services and related equipment to business customers.
•Consumer Wireline provides broadband services, including fiber connections that now provide our multi-gig services to residential customers. Consumer Wireline also provides legacy telephony voice communication services.
The Latin America segment provides wireless services and equipment in Mexico.
In the first quarter of 2022, we reclassified into "Corporate" certain administrative costs borne by AT&T where the business units do not influence decision making to conform with the current period presentation. This recast increased Corporate operations and support expenses by approximately $270 for full-year 2021. Correspondingly, this recast lowered administrative expenses at AT&T’s Communications operations and Video, with no change on a consolidated basis.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated Results Our financial results from continuing operations are summarized in the discussions that follow. Additional analysis is discussed in our “Segment Results” section. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation.
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| Operating Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service | $ | 24,268 | $ | 30,651 | (20.8) | % | $ | 48,267 | $ | 61,093 | (21.0) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equipment | 5,375 | 5,089 | 5.6 | 11,088 | 10,524 | 5.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Operating Revenues | 29,643 | 35,740 | (17.1) | 59,355 | 71,617 | (17.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operations and support | 20,237 | 23,739 | (14.8) | 39,950 | 47,956 | (16.7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 4,450 | 4,429 | 0.5 | 8,912 | 8,895 | 0.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Operating Expenses | 24,687 | 28,168 | (12.4) | 48,862 | 56,851 | (14.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | 4,956 | 7,572 | (34.5) | 10,493 | 14,766 | (28.9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 1,502 | 1,640 | (8.4) | 3,128 | 3,463 | (9.7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates | 504 | (18) | — | 1,025 | (24) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) - net | 2,302 | 1,206 | 90.9 | 4,459 | 5,436 | (18.0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes | 6,260 | 7,120 | (12.1) | 12,849 | 16,715 | (23.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from Continuing Operations | $ | 4,751 | $ | 5,969 | (20.4) | % | $ | 9,900 | $ | 13,555 | (27.0) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating revenues decreased in the second quarter and in the first six months of 2022, reflecting the July 31, 2021 separation of the U.S. video business and lower Business Wireline revenues driven by lower demand for legacy services and a strategic decision to deemphasize non-core services. Partially offsetting declines were higher Mobility service and equipment revenues and gains in broadband service in our Communications segment, and growth in Mexico wireless operations.
Operations and support expenses decreased in the second quarter and in the first six months of 2022. The expense decrease reflects the separation of U.S. video. Offsetting the decrease from the separated business were expense increases resulting from noncash impairment charges of approximately $600, due primarily to updated network build plans stemming from spectrum acquired in recent auctions and impairment of personal protective equipment inventory. Expense increases were also driven by higher domestic wireless equipment expense from subscriber growth and the sale of higher-priced smartphones, increased wholesale network access charges, increased bad debt expense and 3G network shutdown costs in the first quarter of 2022. These increases were partially offset by our first-quarter 2022 updates to the expected economic lives of customer relationships, which extended the amortization period of deferred acquisition and fulfillment costs and reduced expenses approximately $120
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in the second quarter and $255 for the first six months, with $40 in the quarter and $100 for the six-month period recorded to Mobility, $40 in the quarter and $75 for the six-month period to Business Wireline and $40 in the quarter and $80 for the six-month period to Consumer Wireline.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022.
Depreciation expense increased $32, or 0.7% in the second quarter and $87, or 1.0% for the first six months of 2022. The increases were primarily due to ongoing capital spending for network upgrades and expansion, partially offset by updates to extend the estimated lives of our fiber assets.
Amortization expense decreased $11, or 39.3% in the second quarter and $70, or 61.4% for the first six months of 2022 primarily due to amortization of intangibles associated with prior acquisitions.
Operating income decreased in the second quarter and in the first six months of 2022, reflecting the separation of the U.S. video business. Our operating income margin for the second quarter decreased from 21.2% in 2021 to 16.7% in 2022 and in the first six months decreased from 20.6% in 2021 to 17.7% in 2022.
Interest expense decreased in the second quarter and first six months of 2022, primarily due to lower debt balances and higher capitalized interest associated with spectrum acquisitions, partially offset by higher interest rates.
Equity in net income of affiliates increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022, primarily due to the close of our transaction with TPG and our accounting for our investment in DIRECTV Entertainment Holdings, LLC (DIRECTV) under the equity method of accounting beginning August 1, 2021 (see Note 11).
Other income (expense) – net increased in the second quarter and decreased for the first six months of 2022. The increase in the second quarter was primarily driven by the recognition of an actuarial gain of $1,345 compared to an actuarial loss of $197 in 2021, partially offset by lower returns on benefit-related investments and benefit expense accrual increases that resulted from the first-quarter 2022 remeasurement of plan assets and obligations, which included an increase in the assumed discount rate.
The decrease for the first six months resulted from the aforementioned lower returns on benefit-related investments, higher benefit expense accruals, lower actuarial gains in the six-month period 2022 versus 2021 and the impact of gains on investment and business sales in the prior year. (see Note 6).
Income tax expense increased in the second quarter and decreased for the first six months of 2022. The increase in the second quarter was primarily driven by one-time benefits in the second quarter of 2021 offset by lower income before income tax. The second quarter one-time benefits in 2021 primarily related to Vrio basis adjustment resulting from the held-for-sale classification and other tax planning initiatives, including state apportionment analysis. Our effective tax rate was 24.1% in the second quarter of 2022, versus 16.2% in the comparable period in the prior year.
The decrease for the first six months was primarily due to lower income before income tax offset by higher one-time benefits in 2021. Our effective tax rate was 23.0% for the first six months of 2022, versus 18.9% for the comparable period in the prior year.
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| COMMUNICATIONS SEGMENT | Second Quarter | Six-Month Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Percent | Percent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | Change | 2022 | 2021 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Operating Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility | $ | 19,926 | $ | 18,936 | 5.2 | % | $ | 40,001 | $ | 37,970 | 5.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business Wireline | 5,595 | 6,052 | (7.6) | 11,235 | 12,098 | (7.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer Wireline | 3,174 | 3,140 | 1.1 | 6,335 | 6,238 | 1.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Segment Operating Revenues | 28,695 | 28,128 | 2.0 | 57,571 | 56,306 | 2.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility | 6,212 | 6,007 | 3.4 | 12,065 | 12,051 | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business Wireline | 710 | 1,069 | (33.6) | 1,569 | 2,149 | (27.0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer Wireline | 304 | 308 | (1.3) | 621 | 615 | 1.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Operating Income | $ | 7,226 | $ | 7,384 | (2.1) | % | $ | 14,255 | $ | 14,815 | (3.8) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selected Subscribers and Connections | ||||||||||||||
| June 30, | ||||||||||||||
| (000s) | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||
| Mobility Subscribers | 203,373 | 191,646 | ||||||||||||
| Total domestic broadband connections | 15,509 | 15,481 | ||||||||||||
| Network access lines in service | 5,725 | 6,691 | ||||||||||||
| U-verse VoIP connections | 3,124 | 3,559 | ||||||||||||
Operating revenues increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022, driven by increases in our Mobility and Consumer Wireline business units, partially offset by decreases in our Business Wireline business unit. The increases are primarily driven by wireless service and equipment revenue growth and gains in broadband service. Business Wireline continues to reflect lower demand for legacy services and a strategic decision to deemphasize non-core services.
Operating income decreased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022, reflecting lower operating income from our Business Wireline and Consumer Wireline business units in the second quarter, offset by increases in our Mobility business unit. Operating income for the first six months reflects lower operating income from our Business Wireline business unit, offset by increases in our Mobility and Consumer Wireline business units. Our Communications segment operating income margin in the second quarter decreased from 26.3% in 2021 to 25.2% in 2022 and for the first six months of the year from 26.3% in 2021 to 24.8% in 2022, reflecting, in part, increased equipment sales with negative margins.
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| Communications Business Unit Discussion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | Change | 2022 | 2021 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Service | $ | 15,004 | $ | 14,346 | 4.6 | % | $ | 29,728 | $ | 28,394 | 4.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equipment | 4,922 | 4,590 | 7.2 | 10,273 | 9,576 | 7.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Operating Revenues | 19,926 | 18,936 | 5.2 | 40,001 | 37,970 | 5.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operations and support | 11,697 | 10,906 | 7.3 | 23,860 | 21,882 | 9.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,017 | 2,023 | (0.3) | 4,076 | 4,037 | 1.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Operating Expenses | 13,714 | 12,929 | 6.1 | 27,936 | 25,919 | 7.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | $ | 6,212 | $ | 6,007 | 3.4 | % | $ | 12,065 | $ | 12,051 | 0.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following tables highlight other key measures of performance for Mobility:
| Subscribers | ||||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | Percent | |||||||||||||||||||
| (in 000s) | 2022 | 2021 | Change | |||||||||||||||||
| Postpaid | 82,694 | 79,059 | 4.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Postpaid phone | 68,311 | 65,503 | 4.3 | |||||||||||||||||
Prepaid | 19,095 | 18,681 | 2.2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Reseller | 5,480 | 6,406 | (14.5) | |||||||||||||||||
Connected devices1 | 96,104 | 87,500 | 9.8 | |||||||||||||||||
Total Mobility Subscribers2 | 203,373 | 191,646 | 6.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||
1Includes data-centric devices such as session-based tablets, monitoring devices and primarily wholesale automobile systems. | ||||||||||||||||||||
2Wireless subscribers at June 30, 2022 excludes the impact of 10,707 subscriber and connected device disconnections resulting from our 3G network shutdown in February 2022. Postpaid disconnections were 899, including 438 phone, 234 prepaid, 749 reseller subscribers, and 8,825 connected devices. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
| Net Additions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| (in 000s) | 2022 | 2021 | Change | 2022 | 2021 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Postpaid Phone Net Additions | 813 | 789 | 3.0 | % | 1,504 | 1,384 | 8.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Phone Net Additions | 1,009 | 963 | 4.8 | 1,813 | 1,765 | 2.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Postpaid2 | 1,058 | 1,156 | (8.5) | 2,023 | 1,979 | 2.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid | 231 | 297 | (22.2) | 347 | 576 | (39.8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reseller | 21 | (125) | — | 4 | (193) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connected devices3 | 5,292 | 4,209 | 25.7 | 9,760 | 6,726 | 45.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mobility Net Subscriber Additions1 | 6,602 | 5,537 | 19.2 | % | 12,134 | 9,088 | 33.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Postpaid Churn4 | 0.93 | % | 0.87 | % | 6 | BP | 0.93 | % | 0.90 | % | 3 | BP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Postpaid Phone-Only Churn4 | 0.75 | % | 0.69 | % | 6 | BP | 0.77 | % | 0.73 | % | 4 | BP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1Excludes migrations and acquisition-related activities during the period. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2In addition to postpaid phones, includes tablets and wearables and other. Tablet net adds (losses) were 54 and 13 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and 85 and (50) for the first six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. Wearables and other net adds were 191 and 352 for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and 434 and 643 for the first six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3Includes data-centric devices such as session-based tablets, monitoring devices and primarily wholesale automobile systems. Excludes postpaid tablets and other postpaid data devices. Wholesale connected car net adds were 2.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 and 4.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4Calculated by dividing the aggregate number of wireless subscribers who canceled service during a month divided by the total number of wireless subscribers at the beginning of that month. The churn rate for the period is equal to the average of the churn rate for each month of that period. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service revenue increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022. The increases are largely due to growth from subscriber gains.
ARPU
Average revenue per subscriber (ARPU) increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022. ARPU during 2022 reflects improved international roaming and pricing changes, offset by the impact of higher promotional discount amortization (see Note 5).
Churn
The effective management of subscriber churn is critical to our ability to maximize revenue growth and to maintain and improve margins. Postpaid churn and postpaid phone-only churn were slightly higher in the first six months due to involuntary disconnects. Churn remains consistently low reflecting the impacts of retention offers, migrations to unlimited plans, and continued network performance.
Equipment revenue increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022, primarily driven by customer growth and the sale of higher-priced smartphones.
Operations and support expenses increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022 largely driven by growth in equipment sales and associated expenses, higher network costs, bad debt expense, HBO Max content costs, FirstNet costs, the elimination of Connect America Fund Phase II (CAF II) government credits, and first-quarter 2022 3G network shutdown costs. In the first quarter of 2022, we updated our analysis of economic lives of customer relationships and extended the amortization period of Mobility deferred customer contract costs, which decreased expense approximately $40 and $100 in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022.
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
Depreciation expense decreased in the second quarter and increased for the first six months of 2022. The second quarter decrease is due to ceasing use of 3G network assets. The increase for the first six months of 2022 is due to ongoing capital spending for network upgrades and expansion.
Operating income increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022. Our Mobility operating income margin in the second quarter decreased from 31.7% in 2021 to 31.2% in 2022 and for the first six months decreased from 31.7% in 2021 to 30.2% in 2022. Our Mobility EBITDA margin in the second quarter decreased from 42.4% in 2021 to 41.3% in 2022 and for the first six months decreased from 42.4% in 2021 to 40.4% in 2022. EBITDA is defined as operating income excluding depreciation and amortization.
Subscriber Relationships
As the wireless industry has matured, with nearly full penetration of smartphones in the U.S. population, future wireless growth will depend on our ability to offer innovative services, plans and devices that bundle product offerings and take advantage of our 5G wireless network. We believe 5G opens up vast possibilities of connecting sensors, devices, and autonomous things, commonly referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT). More and more, these devices are performing use cases that require high bandwidth, ultra-reliability and low latency that only 5G and edge computing can bring. To support higher mobile data usage, our priority is to best utilize a wireless network that has sufficient spectrum and capacity to support these innovations on as broad a geographic basis as possible.
To attract and retain subscribers in a mature and highly competitive market, we have launched a wide variety of plans, including our FirstNet and prepaid products, and arrangements that bundle our services. Virtually all of our postpaid smartphone subscribers are on plans that provide for service on multiple devices at reduced rates, and subscribers to such plans tend to have higher retention and lower churn rates. We offer unlimited data plans and subscribers to such plans also tend to have higher retention and lower churn rates. Our offerings are intended to encourage existing subscribers to upgrade their current services and/or add devices, attract subscribers from other providers and/or minimize subscriber churn. Subscribers that purchase two or more services from us have significantly lower churn than subscribers that purchase only one service.
| Business Wireline Results | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | Change | 2022 | 2021 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service | $ | 5,416 | $ | 5,860 | (7.6) | % | $ | 10,894 | $ | 11,732 | (7.1) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equipment | 179 | 192 | (6.8) | 341 | 366 | (6.8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Operating Revenues | 5,595 | 6,052 | (7.6) | 11,235 | 12,098 | (7.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operations and support | 3,572 | 3,690 | (3.2) | 7,054 | 7,378 | (4.4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,313 | 1,293 | 1.5 | 2,612 | 2,571 | 1.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Operating Expenses | 4,885 | 4,983 | (2.0) | 9,666 | 9,949 | (2.8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | $ | 710 | $ | 1,069 | (33.6) | % | $ | 1,569 | $ | 2,149 | (27.0) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service revenues decreased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022, driven by lower demand for legacy voice and data services partly due to customers’ varying approaches to return-to-work policies, and lower revenues from the government sector, partially offset by growth in connectivity services. We expect this trend to continue for the remainder of the year.
Equipment revenues decreased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022, driven by declines in legacy and non-core services.
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
Operations and support expenses decreased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022, primarily due to our continued efforts to drive efficiencies in our network operations through automation and reductions in customer support expenses through digitization. Expense declines were also driven by lower amortization of deferred fulfillment costs, including our first-quarter 2022 updates to the estimated economic lives of subscribers, which decreased expense approximately $40 and $75 in the first quarter and for the first six months of 2022. The declines were partially offset by higher wholesale access network costs. As part of our transformation activities, we expect operations and support expense improvements in the second half of 2022 as we size our operations consistent with the strategic direction of the business.
Depreciation expense increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022, primarily due to ongoing capital spending for network upgrades and expansion, partially offset by updates to extend the estimated lives of our fiber assets.
Operating income decreased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022. Our Business Wireline operating income margin in the second quarter decreased from 17.7% in 2021 to 12.7% in 2022 and for the first six months decreased from 17.8% in 2021 to 14.0% in 2022. Our Business Wireline EBITDA margin in the second quarter decreased from 39.0% in 2021 to 36.2% in 2022 and for the first six months decreased from 39.0% in 2021 to 37.2% in 2022.
| Consumer Wireline Results | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | Change | 2022 | 2021 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Broadband | $ | 2,393 | $ | 2,266 | 5.6 | % | $ | 4,748 | $ | 4,471 | 6.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legacy voice and data services | 445 | 504 | (11.7) | 905 | 1,023 | (11.5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other service and equipment | 336 | 370 | (9.2) | 682 | 744 | (8.3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Operating Revenues | 3,174 | 3,140 | 1.1 | 6,335 | 6,238 | 1.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operations and support | 2,085 | 2,063 | 1.1 | 4,163 | 4,092 | 1.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 785 | 769 | 2.1 | 1,551 | 1,531 | 1.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Operating Expenses | 2,870 | 2,832 | 1.3 | 5,714 | 5,623 | 1.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | $ | 304 | $ | 308 | (1.3) | % | $ | 621 | $ | 615 | 1.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following tables highlight other key measures of performance for Consumer Wireline:
| Connections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | Percent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in 000s) | 2022 | 2021 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Broadband Connections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Broadband and DSL Connections | 14,105 | 14,174 | (0.5) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Broadband | 13,825 | 13,818 | 0.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fiber Broadband Connections | 6,597 | 5,432 | 21.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Voice Connections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retail Consumer Switched Access Lines | 2,228 | 2,631 | (15.3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U-verse Consumer VoIP Connections | 2,521 | 2,965 | (15.0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Retail Consumer Voice Connections | 4,749 | 5,596 | (15.1) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Net Additions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| (in 000s) | 2022 | 2021 | Change | 2022 | 2021 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Broadband Net Additions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Broadband and DSL Net Additions | (43) | 28 | — | % | (55) | 74 | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Broadband Net Additions | (25) | 51 | — | (20) | 125 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fiber Broadband Net Additions | 316 | 246 | 28.5 | % | 605 | 481 | 25.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Broadband revenues increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022, driven by an increase in fiber customers, which we expect to continue for the foreseeable future as we invest further in building our fiber footprint.
Legacy voice and data service revenues decreased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022, reflecting the continued decline in the number of customers, which we expect to continue.
Other service and equipment revenues decreased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022, reflecting the continued decline in the number of VoIP customers, which we expect to continue.
Operations and support expenses increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022, primarily driven by higher network and technology costs, the elimination of CAF II government credits and higher advertising costs and bad debt expense. Partially offsetting these increases was our first-quarter 2022 updates to the estimated economic lives of broadband/fiber subscribers, which decreased expense approximately $40 in the second quarter and $80 for the first six months of 2022.
Depreciation expense increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022, primarily due to ongoing capital spending for network upgrades and expansion, partially offset by updates to extend the estimated lives of our fiber assets.
Operating income decreased in the second quarter and increased for the first six months of 2022. Our Consumer Wireline operating income margin in the second quarter decreased from 9.8% in 2021 to 9.6% in 2022 and for the first six months decreased from 9.9% in 2021 to 9.8% in 2022. Our Consumer Wireline EBITDA margin in the second quarter was 34.3% in 2021 and 2022 and for the first six months decreased from 34.4% in 2021 to 34.3% in 2022.
| LATIN AMERICA SEGMENT | Second Quarter | Six-Month Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | Percent Change | 2022 | 2021 | Percent Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Operating revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service | $ | 534 | $ | 447 | 19.5 | % | $ | 1,024 | $ | 886 | 15.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equipment | 274 | 241 | 13.7 | 474 | 433 | 9.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Segment Operating Revenues | 808 | 688 | 17.4 | 1,498 | 1,319 | 13.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operations and support | 721 | 667 | 8.1 | 1,352 | 1,287 | 5.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 169 | 150 | 12.7 | 330 | 295 | 11.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Segment Operating Expenses | 890 | 817 | 8.9 | 1,682 | 1,582 | 6.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income (Loss) | (82) | (129) | 36.4 | % | (184) | (263) | 30.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
The following tables highlight other key measures of performance for Mexico:
| June 30, | Percent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in 000s) | 2022 | 2021 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mexico Wireless Subscribers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Postpaid | 4,835 | 4,745 | 1.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid | 15,422 | 13,810 | 11.7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reseller | 443 | 491 | (9.8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Mexico Wireless Subscribers | 20,700 | 19,046 | 8.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| (in 000s) | 2022 | 2021 | Change | 2022 | 2021 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mexico Wireless Net Additions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Postpaid | 25 | 20 | 25.0 | % | 28 | 49 | (42.9) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid | 187 | 54 | — | 365 | 52 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reseller | (15) | (9) | (66.7) | (55) | 2 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Mexico Wireless Net Additions | 197 | 65 | — | % | 338 | 103 | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service revenues increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022 reflecting improvements in subscriber growth and growth in other services.
Equipment revenues increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022 due to higher equipment sales price.
Operations and support expenses increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022 driven by equipment costs from customer growth and higher bad debt expense. Approximately 7% of Mexico expenses are U.S. dollar based, with the remainder in the local currency.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022, reflecting higher in-service assets and spectrum amortization.
Operating income improved in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2022. Our Mexico operating income margin in the second quarter increased from (18.8)% in 2021 to (10.1)% in 2022 and for the first six months increased from (19.9)% in 2021 to (12.3)% in 2022. Our Mexico EBITDA margin in the second quarter increased from 3.1% in 2021 to 10.8% in 2022 and for the first six months increased from 2.4% in 2021 to 9.7% in 2022.
OTHER BUSINESS MATTERS
Spectrum Auction On January 14, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that we were the winning bidder for 1,624 3.45 GHz licenses in Auction 110. We provided the FCC with an upfront deposit of $123 in the third quarter of 2021 and paid the remaining $8,956 in the first quarter of 2022, for a total of $9,079. We funded the purchase price using cash and short-term investments. We received the licenses in May 2022, and classified the auction deposits and related capitalized interest as “Licenses - Net” on our June 30, 2022 consolidated balance sheet. (See Note 8)
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
WarnerMedia On April 8, 2022, we completed the separation and distribution of our WarnerMedia business, and merger of Magallanes, Inc. (Spinco), an AT&T subsidiary formed to hold the WarnerMedia business, with a subsidiary of Discovery, Inc., which was renamed Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (WBD). Each AT&T shareholder was entitled to receive 0.241917 shares of WBD common stock for each share of AT&T common stock held as of the record date, which represented approximately 71% of WBD. In connection with and in accordance with the terms of the Separation and Distribution Agreement (SDA), prior to the distribution and merger, AT&T received approximately $40,400, which includes $38,800 of Spinco cash and $1,600 of debt retained by WarnerMedia. During the second quarter, assets of approximately $121,100 and liabilities of $70,600 were removed from our balance sheet as well as $45,041 of retained earnings and $5,632 of additional paid-in capital associated with the transaction. Additionally, in August 2022, we and WBD finalized the post-closing adjustment, pursuant to section 1.3 of the SDA, which will result in a $1,200 payment to WBD in the third quarter and is reflected in the accompanying June 30, 2022 balance sheet as an adjustment to additional paid in capital. The payment will be accounted for as cash used in financing activities in our statement of cash flows in third quarter of 2022. (See Notes 8 and 13)
AT&T, Spinco and Discovery entered into a Tax Matters Agreement, which governs the parties’ rights, responsibilities and obligations with respect to tax liabilities and benefits, the preservation of the expected tax-free status of the transactions contemplated by the SDA, and other matters regarding taxes.
Additionally, we entered into an adjusted HBO Max agreement with WBD that provides us with expanded distribution rights and additional flexibility to market and sell the service in a cost-efficient manner. Under the terms of the agreement, beginning June 1, 2022, we will be permitted to include HBO MAX in our customer offerings in exchange for a licensing fee. Furthermore, AT&T has the right, but not the obligation, to market and distribute HBO Max to its customers in plans, bundles, and promotional offers.
Xandr On June 6, 2022, we completed the sale of the marketplace component of Xandr to Microsoft Corporation. Xandr was reflected in our historical financial statements as discontinued operations. (See Notes 8 and 13)
COMPETITIVE AND REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
Overview AT&T subsidiaries operating within the United States are subject to federal and state regulatory authorities. AT&T subsidiaries operating outside the United States are subject to the jurisdiction of national and supranational regulatory authorities in the markets where service is provided.
In the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Telecom Act), Congress established a national policy framework intended to bring the benefits of competition and investment in advanced telecommunications facilities and services to all Americans by opening all telecommunications markets to competition and reducing or eliminating regulatory burdens that harm consumer welfare. Nonetheless, over the ensuing two decades, the FCC and some state regulatory commissions have maintained or expanded certain regulatory requirements that were imposed decades ago on our traditional wireline subsidiaries when they operated as legal monopolies. More recently, the FCC has pursued a more deregulatory agenda, eliminating a variety of antiquated and unnecessary regulations and streamlining its processes in a number of areas. We continue to support regulatory and legislative measures and efforts, at both the state and federal levels, to reduce inappropriate regulatory burdens that inhibit our ability to compete effectively and offer needed services to our customers, including initiatives to transition services from traditional networks to all IP-based networks. At the same time, we also seek to ensure that legacy regulations are not further extended to broadband or wireless services, which are subject to vigorous competition.
Communications Segment
Internet The FCC currently classifies fixed and mobile consumer broadband services as information services, subject to light-touch regulation. The D.C. Circuit upheld the FCC’s current classification, although it remanded three discrete issues to the FCC for further consideration. These issues related to the effect of the FCC’s decision to classify broadband services as information services on public safety, the regulation of pole attachments, and universal service support for low-income consumers through the Lifeline program. Because no party sought Supreme Court review of the D.C. Circuit’s decision to uphold the FCC’s classification of broadband as an information service, that decision is final.
In October 2020, the FCC adopted an order addressing the three issues remanded by the D.C. Circuit for further consideration. After considering those issues, the FCC concluded they provided no grounds to depart from its determination that fixed and mobile consumer broadband services should be classified as information services. An appeal of the FCC’s remand decision is pending.
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
Some states have adopted legislation or issued executive orders, including California, that would reimpose net neutrality rules repealed by the FCC. The California statute is now in effect, and challenges regarding other states’ net neutrality laws are pending. We expect that going forward additional states may seek to impose net neutrality requirements.
On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) into law. The legislation appropriates $65,000 to support broadband deployment and adoption. The National Telecommunications and Information Agency (NTIA) is responsible for distributing more than $48,000 of this funding, including $42,500 in state grants for broadband deployment projects in unserved and underserved areas, $1,000 for middle mile broadband infrastructure, and $1,500 for digital equity programs. On May 13, 2022 NTIA issued three Notices of Funding Opportunity for these initiatives – the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, the Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program, and the State Digital Equity Program. NTIA will continue to administer and implement these programs. The IIJA also appropriated $14,200 for establishment of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), an FCC-administered monthly, low-income broadband benefit program, replacing the Emergency Broadband Benefit program (established in December 2020 by the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021). Qualifying customers can receive up to thirty dollars per month (or seventy-five dollars per month for those on Tribal lands) to assist with their internet bill. AT&T is a participating provider in the ACP program and will consider participating in the deployment program where appropriate. The IIJA includes various provisions that have resulted in FCC proceedings regarding ACP program administration and consumer protection, reform of the existing universal support program, and broadband labeling and equal access.
Privacy-related legislation continues to be adopted or considered in a number of jurisdictions, including at the federal level. Legislative, regulatory and litigation actions could result in increased costs of compliance, further regulation or claims against broadband internet access service providers and others, and increased uncertainty in the value and availability of data.
Wireless Industry-wide network densification and 5G technology expansion efforts, which are needed to satisfy extensive demand for video and internet access, will involve significant deployment of “small cell” equipment. This increases the importance of local permitting processes that allow for the placement of small cell equipment in the public right-of-way on reasonable timelines and terms. Between 2018 and 2020, the FCC adopted multiple Orders streamlining federal, state, and local wireless structure review processes that had the tendency to delay and impede deployment of small cell and related infrastructure used to provide telecommunications and broadband services. The key elements of these orders have been affirmed on judicial review. During 2020-2021, we have also deployed 5G nationwide on “low band” spectrum on macro towers. Executing on the recent spectrum purchase, we announced on-going construction and continuing deployment of 5G on C-band spectrum in 2022 and beyond.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Continuing operations for six months ended June 30, | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||
Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 15,370 | $ | 19,783 | |||||||
Cash used in investing activities | (17,311) | (30,329) | |||||||||
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (49,464) | 12,103 | |||||||||
| June 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 4,018 | $ | 19,223 | |||||||
Total debt | 135,957 | 175,631 | |||||||||
We had $4,018 in cash and cash equivalents available at June 30, 2022. Cash and cash equivalents included cash of $1,040 and money market funds and other cash equivalents of $2,978. Approximately $1,054 of our cash and cash equivalents were held by our foreign entities in accounts predominantly outside of the U.S. and may be subject to restrictions on repatriation.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased $15,205 since December 31, 2021. With the close of the WarnerMedia/Discovery transaction, we expect our cash balances to return to historical thresholds. In the first six months of 2022, cash inflows were
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations- Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
primarily provided by cash receipts from operations, including cash from our sale and transfer of our receivables to third parties, cash received in connection with the separation and distribution of the WarnerMedia business, issuance of commercial paper and long-term debt and distributions from DIRECTV. These inflows were exceeded by cash used to meet the needs of the business, including, but not limited to, payment of operating expenses, spectrum acquisitions, funding capital expenditures and vendor financing payments, repayment of short-term borrowings and long-term debt and dividends to stockholders. We maintain availability under our credit facilities and our commercial paper program to meet our short-term liquidity requirements.
Cash Provided by Operating Activities from Continuing Operations
During the first six months of 2022, cash provided by operating activities was $15,370, compared to $19,783 for the first six months of 2021, reflecting working capital impacts including higher payments for wireless devices tied to accelerated subscriber growth and timing of customer collections in the second quarter of 2022. Although our credit policies have been stable over the last few years, customer collections were lower than expected in the latter half of the second quarter of 2022, as customers returned to pre-pandemic payment trends. Stimulus payments during the pandemic contributed to better collection and bad debt expense trends than historical levels. Specifically, while bad debt expense was slightly higher than 2021, partially due to growth in our account base, it was relatively consistent with 2019 (pre-pandemic) levels.
We actively manage the timing of our supplier payments for operating items to optimize the use of our cash. Among other things, we seek to make payments on 90-day or greater terms, while providing the suppliers with access to bank facilities that permit earlier payments at their cost. In addition, for payments to a key supplier, as part of our working capital initiatives, we have arrangements that allow us to extend the stated payment terms by up to 90 days at an additional cost to us (referred to as supplier financing). The net impact of supplier financing was to decrease cash from operating activities $916 and $1,256 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. All supplier financing payments are due within one year.
Cash Used in or Provided by Investing Activities from Continuing Operations
For the first six months of 2022, cash used in investing activities totaled $17,311, and consisted primarily of $9,476 (including interest during construction) for capital expenditures and $9,570 for acquisitions of spectrum licenses won in Auction 110 and associated capitalized interest. During the first six months of 2022, we received a return of investment of $1,638 from DIRECTV representing distributions in excess of cumulative equity in earnings from DIRECTV (see Note 11).
For capital improvements, we have negotiated favorable vendor payment terms of 120 days or more (referred to as vendor financing) with some of our vendors, which are excluded from capital expenditures and reported as financing activities. For the first six months of 2022, vendor financing payments were $3,337, compared to $2,994 for the first six months of 2021. Capital expenditures in the first six months of 2022 were $9,476, and when including $3,337 cash paid for vendor financing, capital investment was $12,813 ($2,238 higher than the prior-year comparable period).
The vast majority of our capital expenditures are spent on our networks, including product development and related support systems. During the first six months of 2022, we placed $2,012 of equipment in service under vendor financing arrangements (compared to $1,778 in the prior-year comparable period) and approximately $170 of assets related to the FirstNet build (compared to $450 in the prior-year comparable period). The amount of capital expenditures is influenced by demand for services and products, capacity needs and network enhancements.
Cash Provided by or Used in Financing Activities from Continuing Operations
For the first six months of 2022, cash used in financing activities totaled $49,464 and was comprised of debt issuances and repayments, payments of dividends, vendor financing payments, and stock repurchases. During the first six months of 2022, we also paid approximately $722 in cash on the note payable to DIRECTV, with $619 remaining due as of June 30, 2022.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations- Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
A tabular summary of our debt activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022 is as follows:
| First Quarter | Second Quarter | Six months ended June 30, 2022 | |||||||||
| Net commercial paper borrowings | $ | 1,471 | $ | (5,219) | $ | (3,748) | |||||
| Issuance of Notes and Debentures: | |||||||||||
| Other | $ | 479 | $ | — | $ | 479 | |||||
| Debt Issuances | $ | 479 | $ | — | $ | 479 | |||||
| Repayments: | |||||||||||
| 2021 Syndicated Term Loan | $ | — | $ | (7,350) | $ | (7,350) | |||||
| BAML Bilateral Term Loan - Tranche A | — | (1,000) | (1,000) | ||||||||
| Private financing | — | (750) | (750) | ||||||||
| Repayment of other short-term borrowings | $ | — | $ | (9,100) | $ | (9,100) | |||||
USD notes1, 2, 3 | $ | (123) | $ | (18,957) | $ | (19,080) | |||||
| Euro notes | — | (3,343) | (3,343) | ||||||||
| BAML Bilateral Term Loan - Tranche B | — | (1,000) | (1,000) | ||||||||
| Other | (667) | (123) | (790) | ||||||||
| Repayments of long-term debt | $ | (790) | $ | (23,423) | $ | (24,213) | |||||
1On March 31, 2022, we issued a notice for the redemption in full of all of the outstanding $1,962 aggregate principal amount of 3.000% Global Notes due June 30, 2022. We redeemed the notes on April 30, 2022 at 100% of the principal amount. | |||||||||||
2On April 11, 2022, we issued notices for the redemption in full of all of the outstanding approximately $9,042 aggregate principal amount of various global notes due 2022 to 2026 with coupon rates ranging from 2.625% to 4.450% (Make-Whole Notes). The Make-Whole Notes were redeemed on the redemption dates set forth in the notices of redemption, at “make whole” redemption prices calculated as set forth in the respective redemption notices in the second quarter. | |||||||||||
3Includes $7,954 of cash paid toward the $8,822 aggregate principal amount of various notes that were tendered for cash in May 2022. The notes had interest rates ranging between 3.100% and 8.750% and original maturities ranging from 2026 to 2061. | |||||||||||
The weighted average interest rate of our entire long-term debt portfolio including credit agreement borrowings and the impact of derivatives, was approximately 4.0% as of June 30, 2022 and 3.8% as of December 31, 2021. We had $131,419 of total notes and debentures outstanding at June 30, 2022. This also included Euro, British pound sterling, Canadian dollar, Mexican peso, Australian dollar, and Swiss franc denominated debt that totaled approximately $35,189.
At June 30, 2022, we had $6,210 of debt maturing within one year, consisting of $2,860 of commercial paper borrowings and $3,350 of long-term debt issuances.
For the first six months of 2022, we paid $3,337 of cash under our vendor financing program, compared to $2,994 in the prior-year comparable period. Total vendor financing payables included in our June 30, 2022 consolidated balance sheet were $3,547, with $1,981 due within one year (in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities”) and the remainder predominantly due within five years (in “Other noncurrent liabilities”).
At June 30, 2022, we had approximately 144 million shares remaining from our share repurchase authorizations approved by the Board of Directors in 2014. During the first six months of 2022, we repurchased approximately 34 million shares under the December 2014 authorization.
We paid dividends on common and preferred shares of $5,835 during the first six months of 2022, compared with $7,571 for the first six months of 2021.
Dividends on common stock declared by our Board of Directors totaled $0.5550 per share in the first six months of 2022 and $1.04 per share in the first six months of 2021. Our dividend policy considers the expectations and requirements of stockholders, capital funding requirements of AT&T and long-term growth opportunities. On February 1, 2022, we announced
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations- Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
that our Board of Directors approved an expected annual dividend level of $1.11 per common share, or approximately $8,000 per year, following the close of the WarnerMedia/Discovery transaction.
Credit Facilities
The following summary of our various credit and loan agreements does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to each agreement filed as exhibits to our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We use credit facilities as a tool in managing our liquidity status. In November 2020, we amended one of our $7,500 revolving credit agreements by extending the termination date. In total, we have two $7,500 revolving credit agreements, totaling $15,000, with one terminating on December 11, 2023 and the other terminating on November 17, 2025. No amounts were outstanding under either agreement as of June 30, 2022.
On January 29, 2021, we entered into a $14,700 Term Loan Credit Agreement (2021 Syndicated Term Loan), with Bank of America, N.A., as agent. On March 23, 2021, we borrowed $7,350 under the 2021 Syndicated Term Loan and the remaining $7,350 of lenders’ commitments were terminated. In the first quarter of 2022, the maturity date of the 2021 Syndicated Term Loan was extended to December 31, 2022. On April 13, 2022, the 2021 Syndicated Term Loan was paid off and terminated.
In March 2021, we entered into and drew on a $2,000 term loan credit agreement (BAML Bilateral Term Loan) consisting of (i) a $1,000 facility originally due December 31, 2021 (BAML Tranche A Facility) and subsequently extended to December 31, 2022 in the fourth quarter of 2021, and (ii) a $1,000 facility due December 31, 2022 (BAML Tranche B Facility), with Bank of America, N.A., as agent. On April 13, 2022, the BAML Bilateral Term Loan was paid off and terminated.
We also utilize other external financing sources, which include various credit arrangements supported by government agencies to support network equipment purchases as well as a commercial paper program.
Each of our credit and loan agreements contains covenants that are customary for an issuer with an investment grade senior debt credit rating as well as a net debt-to-EBITDA financial ratio covenant requiring AT&T to maintain, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter through June 30, 2023, a ratio of not more than 4.0-to-1, and a ratio of not more than 3.5-to-1 for any fiscal quarter thereafter. As of June 30, 2022, we were in compliance with the covenants for our credit facilities.
Collateral Arrangements
Most of our counterparty collateral arrangements require cash collateral posting by AT&T only when derivative market values exceed certain thresholds. Under these arrangements, which cover over 98% of our approximate $38,800 derivative portfolio, counterparties are still required to post collateral. During the first six months of 2022, we posted approximately $550 of cash collateral, on a net basis. Cash postings under these arrangements vary with changes in credit ratings and netting agreements. (See Note 7)
Other
Our total capital consists of debt (long-term debt and debt maturing within one year) and stockholders’ equity. Our capital structure does not include debt issued by our equity method investments. At June 30, 2022, our debt ratio was 50.1%, compared to 49.7% at June 30, 2021 and 48.9% at December 31, 2021. The debt ratio is affected by the same factors that affect total capital, and reflects our recent debt issuances and repayments.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
At June 30, 2022, we had no interest rate swaps.
We have fixed-to-fixed and floating-to-fixed cross-currency swaps on foreign currency-denominated debt instruments with a U.S. dollar notional value of $38,213 to hedge our exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. These derivatives have been designated at inception and qualify as cash flow or fair value hedges with a net fair value of $(5,902) at June 30, 2022. We had no rate locks at June 30, 2022.
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We have foreign exchange contracts with a U.S. dollar notional value of $628 to provide currency at a fixed rate to hedge a portion of the exchange risk involved in foreign currency-denominated transactions. These foreign exchange contracts include fair value hedges with a total net fair value of $(27) at June 30, 2022.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The registrant maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the registrant is recorded, processed, summarized, accumulated and communicated to its management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2022. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2022.
There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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CAUTIONARY LANGUAGE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Information set forth in this report contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially. Many of these factors are discussed in more detail in the “Risk Factors” section herein and in our most recent Form 10-K. We claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
The following factors could cause our future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements:
•The severity, magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and containment, mitigation and other measures taken in response, including the potential impacts of these matters on our business and operations.
•Our inability to predict the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic and related impacts will continue to impact our business operations, financial performance and results of operations.
•Adverse economic, political and/or capital access changes or war or other hostilities in the markets served by us or in countries in which we have investments and/or operations, including inflationary pressures, the impact on customer demand and our ability and our suppliers’ ability to access financial markets at favorable rates and terms.
•Increases in our benefit plans’ costs, including increases due to adverse changes in the United States and foreign securities markets, resulting in worse-than-assumed investment returns and discount rates; adverse changes in mortality assumptions; adverse medical cost trends; and unfavorable or delayed implementation or repeal of healthcare legislation, regulations or related court decisions.
•The final outcome of FCC and other federal, state or foreign government agency proceedings (including judicial review, if any, of such proceedings) and legislative efforts involving issues that are important to our business, including, without limitation, pending Notices of Apparent Liability; the transition from legacy technologies to IP-based infrastructure, including the withdrawal of legacy TDM-based services; universal service; broadband deployment; wireless equipment siting regulations and, in particular, siting for 5G service; E911 services; competition policy; privacy; net neutrality; multichannel video programming distributor services and equipment; content licensing and copyright protection; availability of new spectrum on fair and balanced terms; and wireless and satellite license awards and renewals.
•Enactment of additional state, local, federal and/or foreign regulatory and tax laws and regulations, or changes to existing standards and actions by tax agencies and judicial authorities including the resolution of disputes with any taxing jurisdictions, pertaining to our subsidiaries and foreign investments, including laws and regulations that reduce our incentive to invest in our networks, resulting in lower revenue growth and/or higher operating costs.
•U.S. and foreign laws and regulations regarding intellectual property rights protection and privacy, personal data protection and user consent are complex and rapidly evolving and could result in adverse impacts to our business plans, increased costs, or claims against us that may harm our reputation.
•Our ability to compete in an increasingly competitive industry and against competitors that can offer product/service offerings at lower prices due to lower cost structures and regulatory and legislative actions adverse to us, including non-regulation of comparable alternative technologies and/or government-owned or subsidized networks.
•Disruption in our supply chain for a number of reasons, including, difficulties in obtaining export licenses for certain technology, inability to secure component parts, general business disruption, workforce shortage, natural disasters, safety issues, economic and political instability, including the outbreak of war or other hostilities, and public health emergencies.
•The continued development and delivery of attractive and profitable wireless and broadband offerings and devices; the extent to which regulatory and build-out requirements apply to our offerings; our ability to match speeds offered by our competitors; and the availability, cost and/or reliability of the various technologies and/or content required to provide such offerings.
•The availability and cost and our ability to adequately fund additional wireless spectrum and network development, deployment and maintenance; and regulations and conditions relating to spectrum use, licensing, obtaining additional spectrum, technical standards and deployment and usage, including network management rules.
•Our ability to manage growth in wireless data services, including network quality and acquisition of adequate spectrum at reasonable costs and terms.
•The outcome of pending, threatened or potential litigation (which includes arbitrations), including, without limitation, patent and product safety claims by or against third parties or claims based on alleged misconduct by employees.
•The impact from major equipment or software failures on our networks; the effect of security breaches related to the network or customer information; our inability to obtain handsets, equipment/software or have handsets, equipment/software serviced in a timely and cost-effective manner from suppliers; or severe weather conditions or other climate-related events including flooding and hurricanes, natural disasters including earthquakes and forest fires, pandemics, energy shortages, wars or terrorist attacks.
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CAUTIONARY LANGUAGE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS - continued
•The issuance by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other accounting oversight bodies of new accounting standards or changes to existing standards.
•Our response to competition and regulatory, legislative and technological developments.
•The uncertainty surrounding further congressional action regarding spending and taxation, which may result in changes in government spending and affect the ability and willingness of businesses and consumers to spend in general.
•Our ability to realize or sustain the expected benefits of our business transformation initiatives, which are designed to reduce costs, streamline distribution, remove redundancies and simplify and improve processes and support functions.
•Our ability to successfully complete divestitures, as well as achieve our expectations regarding the financial impact of the completed and/or pending transactions.
Readers are cautioned that other factors discussed in this report, although not enumerated here, also could materially affect our future earnings.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
Item 1A. Risk Factors
We discuss in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 various risks that may materially affect our business. We use this section to update this discussion to reflect material developments. For the second quarter of 2022, there were no such material developments.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION - CONTINUED
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
(c) A summary of our repurchases of common stock during the second quarter of 2022 is as follows:
| (a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period | Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased1, 2, 3 | Average Price Paid Per Share (or Unit) | Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs1 | Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) That May Yet Be Purchased Under The Plans or Programs | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022 | 9,093,020 | $ | 19.32 | 9,090,000 | 168,812,921 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| May 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022 | 25,667,231 | 19.39 | 25,080,949 | 143,731,972 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 | 72,250 | 21.06 | — | 143,731,972 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 34,832,501 | $ | 19.38 | 34,170,949 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1In March 2014, our Board of Directors approved an authorization to repurchase up to 300 million shares of our common stock. The authorization has no expiration date.
2Of the shares repurchased, 661,552 shares were acquired through the withholding of taxes on the vesting of restricted stock and performance shares or in respect of the exercise price of options.
3Of the shares repurchased, no shares were acquired through reimbursements from AT&T maintained Voluntary Employee Benefit Association (VEBA) trusts during the period.
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Item 6. Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed or incorporated by reference as a part of this report:
| Exhibit | ||||||||
| Number | Exhibit Description | |||||||
| 31 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications | |||||||
| 32 | ||||||||
| 101 | The following financial statements from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Consolidated Balance Sheets, and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text and including detailed tags. | |||||||
| 104 | The cover page from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). | |||||||
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| AT&T Inc. | |||||
| August 4, 2022 | /s/ Pascal Desroches | ||||
| Pascal Desroches | |||||
| Senior Executive Vice President | |||||
| and Chief Financial Officer | |||||
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I - Financial InformationItem 1. Financial StatementsNote 1. Preparation Of Interim Financial StatementsNote 2. Earnings Per ShareNote 3. Other Comprehensive IncomeNote 4. Segment InformationNote 5. Revenue RecognitionNote 6. Pension and Postretirement BenefitsNote 7. Fair Value Measurements and DisclosureNote 8. Acquisitions, Dispositions and Other AdjustmentsNote 9. Sales Of ReceivablesNote 10. LeasesNote 11. Transactions with DirectvNote 12. Additional Financial InformationNote 13. Discontinued OperationsItem 2. Management S Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results Of OperationsItem 2. Management S Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results Of Operations- ContinuedItem 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market RiskItem 4. Controls and ProceduresPart II Other InformationItem 1A. Risk FactorsPart II Other Information - ContinuedItem 2. Unregistered Sales Of Equity Securities and Use Of ProceedsItem 6. Exhibits