EX-99 2 a2019q4exhibit99.htm EXHIBIT 99 Exhibit
Exhibit 99
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News Release




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media contacts:
January 30, 2020
Kim Ancin
 
908.559.3227
 
kimberly.ancin@verizon.com
 
 
 
Eric Wilkens
 
908.559.3063
 
eric.wilkens@verizon.com



Verizon ends 2019 with highest 4Q wireless adds in six years, increased cash flow and revenue growth

4Q 2019 highlights
Consolidated:
$1.23 in earnings per share (EPS), compared with $0.47 in 4Q 2018; adjusted EPS (non-GAAP), excluding special items, of $1.13, compared with $1.12 in 4Q 2018.
Operating revenue growth of 1.4 percent from fourth-quarter 2018.

Consumer:
Total revenue of $24.2 billion, an increase of 2.0 percent year over year.
852,000 retail postpaid net additions, including 588,000 phone net additions, up 12.6 percent year over year, and 723,000 postpaid smartphone net additions.
Total retail postpaid churn of 1.09 percent, and retail postpaid phone churn of 0.83 percent.
35,000 Fios Internet net additions.

Business:
Total revenue of $8.1 billion, an increase of 0.8 percent year over year.
396,000 retail postpaid net additions, including 202,000 phone net additions.
Total retail postpaid churn of 1.28 percent, and retail postpaid phone churn of 1.00 percent.


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Wireless (non-GAAP):
Total revenue growth of 3.5 percent year over year to $25.3 billion in fourth-quarter 2019, driven by a 2.7 percent increase in service revenue. For full-year 2019, Wireless service revenue grew 3.2 percent.
1.2 million retail postpaid net additions, including 790,000 phone net additions, the highest fourth-quarter phone net additions in six years; and 969,000 postpaid smartphone net additions, up 11.0 percent year over year.
1.4 million phone net additions in full-year 2019, compared to 1.1 million in full-year 2018.
Total retail postpaid churn of 1.13 percent, and retail postpaid phone churn of 0.86 percent.

Wireline (non-GAAP):
Total revenue of $7.1 billion, a decrease of 4.1 percent year over year.
39,000 Fios Internet net additions; Fios total revenue growth of 0.8 percent year over year.

2019 highlights
Consolidated:
Full year EPS of $4.65, compared with $3.76 in 2018; adjusted EPS (non-GAAP), excluding special items, of $4.81, compared with 2018 adjusted EPS of $4.71.
Full-year 2019 operating cash flow of $35.7 billion, an increase from $34.3 billion in 2018.
Free cash flow (non-GAAP) of $17.8 billion in full-year 2019, up 0.7 percent year over year.
Unsecured debt is lower by $3.9 billion from year-end 2018.


NEW YORK - Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) closed 2019 with strong fourth-quarter results highlighted by earnings growth and the most fourth-quarter phone net additions in six years.
"Verizon delivered strong operational performance in the fourth quarter, highlighted by continued wireless customer growth in both Consumer and Business," said Chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg. "In 2019, Verizon drove innovation in 5G, established a new operating structure and delivered solid financial results. We entered 2020 with great momentum as we expand our network leadership and remain focused on the customer to provide a best-in-class experience. Our 5G footprint continues to grow as we lead this era of transformational change by building these next-generation networks the right way."
For fourth-quarter 2019, Verizon reported EPS of $1.23, compared with $0.47 in fourth-quarter 2018. On an adjusted basis (non-GAAP), fourth-quarter 2019 EPS, excluding special items, was $1.13, compared with adjusted EPS of $1.12 in fourth-quarter 2018.
Fourth-quarter 2019 EPS included a net pre-tax loss from special items of about $2.4 billion, which consisted of an early debt extinguishment charge of $2.1 billion, an impairment charge of $236 million primarily related to the write-down of goodwill in the Media business, and a net charge related to severance and annual mark-to-market for pension and OPEB (other post-employment benefits) liabilities

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of $135 million. The company also recorded a $2.2 billion tax benefit related to the sale of preferred shares in a foreign affiliate. The cash impact related to the tax benefit of this sale will be realized in 2020.
In fourth-quarter 2019, Verizon's results included the effects of a reduction in benefits from the adoption of a revenue recognition standard, primarily due to the deferral of commission expense, and the adoption of a lease accounting standard. The combined net impact was a 4 cent headwind in fourth-quarter 2019, and 17 cents for full-year 2019, which is included in the year-over-year increase in adjusted EPS.
For full-year 2019, Verizon reported $4.65 in EPS, compared with $3.76 in full-year 2018. On an adjusted basis (non-GAAP), excluding special items, 2019 EPS was $4.81, compared with 2018 EPS of $4.71.

Consolidated results
Total consolidated operating revenues in fourth-quarter 2019 were $34.8 billion, up 1.4 percent from fourth-quarter 2018. This growth was primarily driven by higher wireless service revenue, highlighted by volumes and step-ups in access, partially offset by lower wireless equipment revenue and declines in revenue from wireline products and services, predominantly in the Business segment. Full-year 2019 consolidated operating revenues were $131.9 billion, up 0.8 percent year over year.
Cash flow from operations totaled $35.7 billion in 2019, an increase from $34.3 billion in 2018. This growth was the result of operational improvements in Verizon's businesses and lower discretionary employee benefit contributions, partially offset by higher cash tax payments and cash payments related to the Voluntary Separation Program.
Full-year 2019 capital expenditures were $17.9 billion. Capital expenditures continue to support the launch and build-out of Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network, the growth in data and video traffic on the company's 4G LTE network, the deployment of significant fiber in markets nationwide and the upgrade to Verizon's Intelligent Edge Network architecture.
The company's unsecured debt decreased by $3.9 billion in 2019. The company remains focused on reducing its net unsecured debt portfolio into its targeted range of 1.75 to 2.0 times, while continuing to actively manage its near-term maturities, optimize its overall funding footprint and lower its cost of capital. With leverage nearing the high end of the targeted range, the company is adding share repurchases as a

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fourth priority to the capital allocation policy. Repurchases would begin after the company's other priorities have been met, including investment in the business, commitment to the dividend and strengthening of the balance sheet.
In 2018, Verizon announced a goal to achieve $10 billion in cumulative cash savings by 2021. This initiative has yielded $5.7 billion of cumulative cash savings since the program began and is on track to achieve its target. For full-year 2019, Verizon realized approximately $1.3 billion in expense savings from the Voluntary Separation Program.
Net income was $5.2 billion in fourth-quarter 2019. EBITDA (non-GAAP, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) totaled approximately $9.0 billion. Consolidated operating income margin was 19.1 percent in fourth-quarter 2019, compared with 1.9 percent in fourth-quarter 2018. Consolidated EBITDA margin (non-GAAP) was 25.8 percent in fourth-quarter 2019, compared with 20.2 percent in fourth-quarter 2018. Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP) in fourth-quarter 2019 was 32.0 percent, and consolidated adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) in fourth-quarter 2019 was $11.1 billion.

Consumer results
Total Verizon Consumer revenues were $24.2 billion, an increase of 2.0 percent year over year, driven by continued strong growth in wireless and Fios service offerings, offset by declines in wireless equipment revenue and copper-based wireline services. For full-year 2019, total Consumer revenues were $91.1 billion, an increase of 1.4 percent from full-year 2018.
Consumer reported 852,000 wireless retail postpaid net additions in fourth-quarter 2019. This consisted of 588,000 phone net additions, up 12.6 percent year over year, and 305,000 other connected device net additions, primarily wearables, partially offset by tablet net losses of 41,000. Postpaid smartphone net additions were 723,000.
Consumer wireless service revenues were $13.4 billion in fourth-quarter 2019, a 1.9 percent increase year over year, driven by customer step-ups to unlimited and higher-priced tiers and an increase in connections per account. Full-year 2019 wireless service revenues were $53.8 billion, a 2.5 percent increase year over year.
Total retail postpaid churn was 1.09 percent in fourth-quarter 2019, and retail postpaid phone churn was 0.83 percent.
Consumer reported 35,000 Fios Internet net additions and 51,000 Fios Video net losses in fourth-quarter 2019, reflecting the ongoing shift from traditional linear video to over-the-top offerings. Consumer Fios revenues remained relatively flat, primarily due to the demand for broadband offerings, offset by the impact of video subscriber losses.
In fourth-quarter 2019, segment operating income was $6.9 billion, an increase of 1.2 percent year over year, and segment operating income margin was 28.4 percent. Full-year 2019 segment operating income margin was 31.8 percent, compared with 31.2 percent in full-year 2018. Segment EBITDA (non-GAAP) totaled $9.7 billion in fourth-quarter 2019, a decrease of 1.2

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percent year over year. Segment EBITDA margin (non-GAAP) was 39.9 percent in fourth-quarter 2019, down from 41.2 percent in fourth-quarter 2018. For the full year, segment EBITDA margin (non-GAAP) was 44.3 percent in 2019, compared with 44.5 percent in 2018. On a year over year basis, headwinds from the deferral of commission expense and the lease accounting standard accounted for approximately 80 basis points for the quarter.
Business results
Total Verizon Business revenues were $8.1 billion, up approximately 1.0 percent year over year. For full-year 2019, total Verizon Business revenues were $31.4 billion, a decrease of 0.3 percent from full-year 2018.
Business reported 396,000 wireless retail postpaid net additions in fourth-quarter 2019, an increase of 18.6 percent year over year. This consisted of 202,000 phone net additions, 132,000 tablet net additions and 62,000 other connected device additions.
Total retail postpaid churn was 1.28 percent in fourth-quarter 2019, and retail postpaid phone churn was 1.00 percent.
In fourth-quarter 2019, segment operating income was $666 million, a decrease of 16.6 percent year over year, and segment operating income margin was 8.3 percent. Full-year 2019 segment operating income margin was 12.0 percent, compared with 13.2 percent in full-year 2018. Segment EBITDA (non-GAAP) totaled $1.7 billion in fourth-quarter 2019, a decrease of 10.4 percent year over year. Segment EBITDA margin (non-GAAP) was 20.7 percent, down from 23.3 percent in fourth-quarter 2018, due in part to declines in high margin wholesale revenue. For the full year, segment EBITDA margin (non-GAAP) was 25.0 percent in 2019, compared with 26.7 percent in 2018. On a year over year basis, headwinds from the deferral of commission expense and the lease accounting standard accounted for approximately 50 basis points for the quarter.
Media results
Total Verizon Media revenues in fourth-quarter 2019 were $2.1 billion, nearly flat year over year. This is a meaningful improvement from the decline reported at the beginning of the year. Gains in native advertising and the demand-side platform continue to be offset by declines in legacy desktop search revenue streams.

Outlook and guidance
For 2020, Verizon expects the following:
Adjusted EPS growth (non-GAAP) of 2 to 4 percent.
Low-to-mid single-digit percentage growth in consolidated revenues compared to full-year 2019.
Capital spending to be in the range of $17 billion to $18 billion, including the expansion of 5G in new and existing markets, the densification of 4G, and the continuation of the fiber build-out.
Adjusted effective income tax rate (non-GAAP) in the range of 23 percent to 25 percent.

NOTE: See the accompanying schedules and www.verizon.com/about/investors for reconciliations to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for non-GAAP financial measures cited in this document.

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Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is celebrating its 20th year as one of the world’s leading providers of technology, communications, information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $131.9 billion in 2019. The company offers voice, data and video services and solutions on its award winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.


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Verizon Communications Inc.



Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Unaudited
 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
%
Change
 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
%
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Revenues
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Service revenues and other
 
$
28,004

 
$
27,460

 
2.0
 
$
110,305

 
$
108,605

 
1.6
Wireless equipment revenues
 
6,771

 
6,821

 
(0.7)
 
21,563

 
22,258

 
(3.1)
Total Operating Revenues
 
34,775

 
34,281

 
1.4
 
131,868

 
130,863

 
0.8
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Cost of services
 
8,376

 
8,163

 
2.6
 
31,772

 
32,185

 
(1.3)
Cost of wireless equipment
 
7,255

 
7,128

 
1.8
 
22,954

 
23,323

 
(1.6)
Selling, general and administrative expense
 
8,214

 
9,410

 
(12.7)
 
29,896

 
31,083

 
(3.8)
Depreciation and amortization expense
 
4,105

 
4,352

 
(5.7)
 
16,682

 
17,403

 
(4.1)
Media goodwill impairment
 
186

 
4,591

 
(95.9)
 
186

 
4,591

 
(95.9)
Total Operating Expenses
 
28,136

 
33,644

 
(16.4)
 
101,490

 
108,585

 
(6.5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
 
6,639

 
637

 
*
 
30,378

 
22,278

 
36.4
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated businesses
 
5

 
64

 
(92.2)
 
(15
)
 
(186
)
 
(91.9)
Other income (expense), net
 
(1,773
)
 
1,865

 
*
 
(2,900
)
 
2,364

 
*
Interest expense
 
(1,159
)
 
(1,199
)
 
(3.3)
 
(4,730
)
 
(4,833
)
 
(2.1)
Income Before (Provision) Benefit For Income Taxes
 
3,712

 
1,367

 
*
 
22,733

 
19,623

 
15.8
(Provision) benefit for income taxes
 
1,505

 
698

 
*
 
(2,945
)
 
(3,584
)
 
(17.8)
Net Income
 
$
5,217

 
$
2,065

 
*
 
$
19,788

 
$
16,039

 
23.4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
$
122

 
$
126

 
(3.2)
 
$
523

 
$
511

 
2.3
Net income attributable to Verizon
 
5,095

 
1,939

 
*
 
19,265

 
15,528

 
24.1
Net Income
 
$
5,217

 
$
2,065

 
*
 
$
19,788

 
$
16,039

 
23.4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic Earnings Per Common Share
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Net income attributable to Verizon
 
$
1.23

 
$
0.47

 
*
 
$
4.66

 
$
3.76

 
23.9
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in millions)
 
4,139

 
4,137

 

 
4,138

 
4,128

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (1)
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Net income attributable to Verizon
 
$
1.23

 
$
0.47

 
*
 
$
4.65

 
$
3.76

 
23.7
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in millions)
 
4,141

 
4,141

 
 
 
4,140

 
4,132

 

Footnotes:
 
(1)
Diluted Earnings per Common Share includes the dilutive effect of shares issuable under our stock-based compensation plans, which represents the only potential dilution.
*
Not meaningful


Verizon Communications Inc.




Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(dollars in millions)
 
Unaudited
 
12/31/19

 
12/31/18

 
$ Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
2,594

 
$
2,745

 
$
(151
)
Accounts receivable, net
 
25,429

 
25,102

 
327

Inventories
 
1,422

 
1,336

 
86

Prepaid expenses and other
 
8,028

 
5,453

 
2,575

Total current assets
 
37,473

 
34,636

 
2,837

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment
 
265,734

 
252,835

 
12,899

Less accumulated depreciation
 
173,819

 
163,549

 
10,270

Property, plant and equipment, net
 
91,915


89,286


2,629

Investments in unconsolidated businesses
 
558

 
671

 
(113
)
Wireless licenses
 
95,059

 
94,130

 
929

Goodwill
 
24,389

 
24,614

 
(225
)
Other intangible assets, net
 
9,498

 
9,775

 
(277
)
Operating lease right-of-use assets
 
22,694

 

 
22,694

Other assets
 
10,141

 
11,717

 
(1,576
)
Total assets
 
$
291,727


$
264,829


$
26,898

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt maturing within one year
 
$
10,777

 
$
7,190

 
$
3,587

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
 
21,806

 
22,501

 
(695
)
Current operating lease liabilities
 
3,261

 

 
3,261

Other current liabilities
 
9,024

 
8,239

 
785

Total current liabilities
 
44,868

 
37,930

 
6,938

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
 
100,712

 
105,873

 
(5,161
)
Employee benefit obligations
 
17,952

 
18,599

 
(647
)
Deferred income taxes
 
34,703

 
33,795

 
908

Non-current operating lease liabilities
 
18,393

 

 
18,393

Other liabilities
 
12,264

 
13,922

 
(1,658
)
Total long-term liabilities
 
184,024

 
172,189

 
11,835

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity
 
 
 
 
 


Common stock
 
429

 
429

 

Additional paid in capital
 
13,419

 
13,437

 
(18
)
Retained earnings
 
53,147

 
43,542

 
9,605

Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
998

 
2,370

 
(1,372
)
Common stock in treasury, at cost
 
(6,820
)
 
(6,986
)
 
166

Deferred compensation – employee stock ownership plans and other
 
222

 
353

 
(131
)
Noncontrolling interests
 
1,440

 
1,565

 
(125
)
Total equity
 
62,835

 
54,710

 
8,125

Total liabilities and equity
 
$
291,727

 
$
264,829

 
$
26,898



Verizon Communications Inc.



Consolidated - Selected Financial and Operating Statistics
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
 
Unaudited
 
12/31/19

 
12/31/18

 
 
 
 
 
Total debt
 
$
111,489

 
$
113,063

Net debt
 
$
108,895

 
$
110,318

Net unsecured debt
 
$
96,526

 
$
100,242

Net debt / Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA(1)
 
2.3x

 
2.3x

Net unsecured debt / Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA(1)
 
2.0x

 
2.1x

Common shares outstanding end of period (in millions)
 
4,136

 
4,132

Total employees (‘000)
 
135.0

 
144.5

Quarterly cash dividends declared per common share
 
$
0.6150

 
$
0.6025

Footnotes: 

(1)
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA excludes the effects of non-operational items and special items.


Verizon Communications Inc.



Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(dollars in millions)
 
Unaudited
 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
$ Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income
 
$
19,788

 
$
16,039

 
$
3,749

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization expense
 
16,682

 
17,403

 
(721
)
Employee retirement benefits
 
(284
)
 
(2,657
)
 
2,373

Deferred income taxes
 
1,232

 
389

 
843

Provision for uncollectible accounts
 
1,588

 
980

 
608

Equity in losses of unconsolidated businesses, net of dividends received
 
74

 
231

 
(157
)
Net loss on sale of divested businesses
 
94

 

 
94

Media goodwill impairment
 
186

 
4,591

 
(4,405
)
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisition/disposition of businesses
 
(6,713
)
 
(1,177
)
 
(5,536
)
Discretionary employee benefits contributions
 
(300
)
 
(1,679
)
 
1,379

Other, net
 
3,399

 
219

 
3,180

Net cash provided by operating activities
 
35,746

 
34,339

 
1,407

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures (including capitalized software)
 
(17,939
)
 
(16,658
)
 
(1,281
)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
 
(29
)
 
(230
)
 
201

Acquisitions of wireless licenses
 
(898
)
 
(1,429
)
 
531

Proceeds from dispositions of businesses
 
28

 

 
28

Other, net
 
1,257

 
383

 
874

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(17,581
)
 
(17,934
)
 
353

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
 
10,079

 
5,967

 
4,112

Proceeds from asset-backed long-term borrowings
 
8,576

 
4,810

 
3,766

Repayments of long-term borrowings and finance lease obligations
 
(17,584
)
 
(10,923
)
 
(6,661
)
Repayments of asset-backed long-term borrowings
 
(6,302
)
 
(3,635
)
 
(2,667
)
Dividends paid
 
(10,016
)
 
(9,772
)
 
(244
)
Other, net
 
(2,917
)
 
(1,824
)
 
(1,093
)
Net cash used in financing activities
 
(18,164
)
 
(15,377
)
 
(2,787
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
 
1

 
1,028

 
(1,027
)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period
 
3,916

 
2,888

 
1,028

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
 
$
3,917

 
$
3,916

 
$
1





Verizon Communications Inc.



Consumer - Selected Financial Results
(dollars in millions)
Unaudited
 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
%
Change
 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
%
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service
 
$
16,341

 
$
16,157

 
1.1
 
$
65,383

 
$
64,223

 
1.8
Wireless equipment
 
5,722

 
5,846

 
(2.1)
 
18,048

 
18,875

 
(4.4)
Other
 
2,144

 
1,730

 
23.9
 
7,625

 
6,664

 
14.4
Total Operating Revenues
 
24,207

 
23,733

 
2.0
 
91,056

 
89,762

 
1.4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Cost of services
 
4,123

 
3,870

 
6.5
 
15,884

 
15,335

 
3.6
Cost of wireless equipment
 
5,877

 
5,815

 
1.1
 
18,219

 
18,763

 
(2.9)
Selling, general and administrative expense
 
4,549

 
4,275

 
6.4
 
16,639

 
15,701

 
6.0
Depreciation and amortization expense
 
2,772

 
2,970

 
(6.7)
 
11,353

 
11,952

 
(5.0)
Total Operating Expenses
 
17,321

 
16,930

 
2.3
 
62,095

 
61,751

 
0.6
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
 
$
6,886

 
$
6,803

 
1.2
 
$
28,961

 
$
28,011

 
3.4
Operating Income Margin
 
28.4
%
 
28.7
%
 

 
31.8
%
 
31.2
%
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment EBITDA
 
$
9,658

 
$
9,773

 
(1.2)
 
$
40,314

 
$
39,963

 
0.9
Segment EBITDA Margin
 
39.9
%
 
41.2
%
 
 
 
44.3
%
 
44.5
%
 
 
Footnotes:
The segment financial results and metrics above are adjusted to exclude the effects of special items, as the Company’s chief operating decision maker excludes these items in assessing segment performance.
Certain intersegment transactions with corporate entities have not been eliminated.
 
 


Verizon Communications Inc.



Consumer - Selected Operating Statistics
 
Unaudited
 
12/31/19

 
12/31/18

 
% Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Connections (‘000):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wireless retail postpaid connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
90,481

 
89,861

 
0.7

Wireless retail prepaid connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,063

 
4,646

 
(12.5
)
Total wireless retail connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
94,544

 
94,507

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fios video connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,152

 
4,377

 
(5.1
)
Fios Internet connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,902

 
5,760

 
2.5

Fios digital voice residence connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,620

 
3,803

 
(4.8
)
Fios digital connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
13,674

 
13,940

 
(1.9
)
Broadband connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6,467

 
6,460

 
0.1

Voice connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,754

 
6,332

 
(9.1
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unaudited
 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
%
Change
 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
%
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Additions (‘000):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wireless retail postpaid
 
3,794

 
3,643

 
4.1

 
12,253

 
11,744

 
4.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Additions Detail (‘000) :
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wireless retail postpaid (1)
 
852

 
886

 
(3.8
)
 
970

 
1,129

 
(14.1
)
Wireless retail prepaid (1)
 
(121
)
 
(90
)
 
(34.4
)
 
(591
)
 
(757
)
 
21.9

Total wireless retail (1)
 
731

 
796

 
(8.2
)
 
379

 
372

 
1.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wireless retail postpaid phones (1)
 
588

 
522

 
12.6

 
737

 
498

 
48.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fios video
 
(51
)
 
(46
)
 
(10.9
)
 
(225
)
 
(171
)
 
(31.6
)
Fios Internet
 
35

 
49

 
(28.6
)
 
141

 
195

 
(27.7
)
Fios digital voice residence
 
(52
)
 
(30
)
 
(73.3
)
 
(182
)
 
(102
)
 
(78.4
)
Fios digital
 
(68
)
 
(27
)
 
*

 
(266
)
 
(78
)
 
*

Broadband
 
(2
)
 
8

 
*

 
7

 
19

 
(63.2
)
Voice
 
(150
)
 
(148
)
 
(1.4
)
 
(578
)
 
(596
)
 
3.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Churn Rate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wireless retail postpaid
 
1.09
%
 
1.03
%
 
 
 
1.05
%
 
1.00
%
 
 
Wireless retail postpaid phones
 
0.83
%
 
0.77
%
 
 
 
0.79
%
 
0.76
%
 
 
Wireless retail
 
1.30
%
 
1.24
%
 
 
 
1.28
%
 
1.25
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue Statistics (in millions):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wireless service revenue
 
$
13,445

 
$
13,199

 
1.9

 
$
53,791

 
$
52,459

 
2.5

Fios revenues
 
$
2,828

 
$
2,820

 
0.3

 
$
11,175

 
$
11,056

 
1.1



Verizon Communications Inc.



Unaudited
 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
%
Change
 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
%
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Wireless Statistics:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wireless retail postpaid ARPA (2)
 
$
118.03

 
$
115.87

 
1.9

 
$
118.13

 
$
115.48

 
2.3

Wireless retail postpaid upgrade rate
 
6.3
%
 
6.6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wireless retail postpaid accounts (‘000) (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
33,875

 
34,086

 
(0.6
)
Wireless retail postpaid connections per account (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.67

 
2.64

 
1.1

Total wireless Internet postpaid base (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
16.2
%
 
16.1
%
 
 
Footnotes:

(1) Connection net additions include certain adjustments.

(2) Wireless retail postpaid ARPA - average service revenue per account from retail postpaid accounts.

(3) Statistics presented as of end of period.

Certain intersegment transactions with corporate entities have not been eliminated.

* Not meaningful



Verizon Communications Inc.



Business - Selected Financial Results
(dollars in millions)
Unaudited
 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
%
Change
 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
%
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Global Enterprise
 
$
2,740

 
$
2,785

 
(1.6)
 
$
10,818

 
$
11,201

 
(3.4)
Small and Medium Business
 
3,072

 
2,847

 
7.9
 
11,464

 
10,752

 
6.6
Public Sector and Other
 
1,487

 
1,511

 
(1.6)
 
5,922

 
5,833

 
1.5
Wholesale
 
772

 
864

 
(10.6)
 
3,239

 
3,748

 
(13.6)
Total Operating Revenues
 
8,071

 
8,007

 
0.8
 
31,443

 
31,534

 
(0.3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Cost of services
 
2,817

 
2,832

 
(0.5)
 
10,655

 
10,859

 
(1.9)
Cost of wireless equipment
 
1,377

 
1,313

 
4.9
 
4,733

 
4,560

 
3.8
Selling, general and administrative expense
 
2,204

 
1,995

 
10.5
 
8,188

 
7,689

 
6.5
Depreciation and amortization expense
 
1,007

 
1,068

 
(5.7)
 
4,105

 
4,258

 
(3.6)
Total Operating Expenses
 
7,405

 
7,208

 
2.7
 
27,681

 
27,366

 
1.2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
 
$
666

 
$
799

 
(16.6)
 
$
3,762

 
$
4,168

 
(9.7)
Operating Income Margin
 
8.3
%
 
10.0
%
 

 
12.0
%
 
13.2
%
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment EBITDA
 
$
1,673

 
$
1,867

 
(10.4)
 
$
7,867

 
$
8,426

 
(6.6)
Segment EBITDA Margin
 
20.7
%
 
23.3
%
 
 
 
25.0
%
 
26.7
%
 
 
Footnotes:
The segment financial results and metrics above are adjusted to exclude the effects of special items, as the Company’s chief operating decision maker excludes these items in assessing segment performance.
Certain intersegment transactions with corporate entities have not been eliminated.


Verizon Communications Inc.



Business - Selected Operating Statistics
 
Unaudited
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12/31/2019

 
12/31/2018

 
%
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Connections (‘000):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wireless retail postpaid connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
25,217

 
23,492

 
7.3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fios video connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
77

 
74

 
4.1
Fios Internet connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
326

 
307

 
6.2
Fios digital connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
403

 
381

 
5.8
Broadband connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
489

 
501

 
(2.4)
Voice connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,959

 
5,400

 
(8.2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unaudited
 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
%
Change
 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
%
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Additions ('000):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wireless retail postpaid
 
1,353

 
1,211

 
11.7
 
4,997

 
4,616

 
8.3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Add Detail (‘000):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wireless retail postpaid (1)
 
396

 
334

 
18.6
 
1,391

 
1,397

 
(0.4)
Wireless retail postpaid phones (1)
 
202

 
131

 
54.2
 
698

 
625

 
11.7
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fios video
 

 

 
*
 
3

 
3

 
Fios Internet
 
4

 
5

 
(20.0)
 
20

 
22

 
(9.1)
Fios digital
 
4

 
5

 
(20.0)
 
23

 
25

 
(8.0)
Broadband
 
(3
)
 
(5
)
 
40.0
 
(12
)
 
(17
)
 
29.4
Voice
 
(99
)
 
(129
)
 
23.3
 
(440
)
 
(493
)
 
10.8
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Churn Rate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wireless retail postpaid
 
1.28
%
 
1.26
%
 
 
 
1.24
%
 
1.19
%
 
 
Wireless retail postpaid phones
 
1.00
%
 
1.07
%
 
 
 
0.99
%
 
0.98
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue Statistics (in millions):
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Wireless service revenue
 
$
2,869

 
$
2,681

 
7.0
 
$
11,188

 
$
10,484

 
6.7
Fios revenues
 
$
242

 
$
226

 
7.1
 
$
967

 
$
883

 
9.5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Operating Statistics:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Wireless retail postpaid upgrade rate
 
5.0
%
 
5.3
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total wireless Internet postpaid base (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
33.6
%
 
33.4
%
 
 
Footnotes:
(1) Connection net additions include certain adjustments.
(2) Statistics presented as of end of period.
Certain intersegment transactions with corporate entities have not been eliminated.
*
Not meaningful



Verizon Communications Inc.



Supplemental Information - Wireless Historical Financial Results

The following supplemental schedule contains historical Wireless segment results and is provided to help investors understand trends in our new segment results.
(dollars in millions)
Unaudited
 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
%
Change
 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
%
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service
 
$
16,330

 
$
15,898

 
2.7
 
$
65,044

 
$
63,020

 
3.2
Equipment
 
6,771

 
6,821

 
(0.7)
 
21,563

 
22,258

 
(3.1)
Other
 
2,171

 
1,693

 
28.2
 
7,616

 
6,456

 
18.0
Total Operating Revenues
 
25,272

 
24,412

 
3.5
 
94,223

 
91,734

 
2.7
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of services
 
2,668

 
2,351

 
13.5
 
10,129

 
9,251

 
9.5
Cost of equipment
 
7,255

 
7,128

 
1.8
 
22,954

 
23,323

 
(1.6)
Selling, general and administrative expense
 
4,984

 
4,552

 
9.5
 
18,045

 
16,604

 
8.7
Depreciation and amortization expense
 
2,226

 
2,395

 
(7.1)
 
9,066

 
9,736

 
(6.9)
Total Operating Expenses
 
17,133

 
16,426

 
4.3
 
60,194

 
58,914

 
2.2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
 
$
8,139

 
$
7,986

 
1.9
 
$
34,029

 
$
32,820

 
3.7
Operating Income Margin
 
32.2
%
 
32.7
%
 
 
 
36.1
%
 
35.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment EBITDA
 
$
10,365

 
$
10,381

 
(0.2)
 
$
43,095

 
$
42,556

 
1.3
Segment EBITDA Margin
 
41.0
%
 
42.5
%
 
 
 
45.7
%
 
46.4
%
 
 
Footnotes:
The segment financial results and metrics above are adjusted to exclude the effects of special items.
Certain intersegment transactions with corporate entities have not been eliminated.


Verizon Communications Inc.




Supplemental Information - Wireless Historical Operating Statistics

The following supplemental schedule contains historical Wireless segment results and is provided to help investors understand trends in our new segment results.

 
Unaudited
 
12/31/19

 
12/31/18

 
% Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Connections (‘000)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail postpaid
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
115,698

 
113,353

 
2.1
Retail prepaid
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,063

 
4,646

 
(12.5)
Total retail
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
119,761

 
117,999

 
1.5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unaudited
 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
%
Change
 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
%
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Add Detail (‘000) (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail postpaid
 
1,248

 
1,220

 
2.3
 
2,361

 
2,526

 
(6.5)
Retail prepaid
 
(121
)
 
(90
)
 
(34.4)
 
(591
)
 
(757
)
 
21.9
Total retail
 
1,127

 
1,130

 
(0.3)
 
1,770

 
1,769

 
0.1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Account Statistics
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail postpaid accounts (‘000) (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
35,401

 
35,427

 
(0.1)
Retail postpaid connections per account (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3.27

 
3.20

 
2.2
Retail postpaid ARPA (3)
 
$
138.07

 
$
135.11

 
2.2
 
$
137.89

 
$
134.49

 
2.5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Churn Detail
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail postpaid
 
1.13
%
 
1.08
%
 
 
 
1.09
%
 
1.03
%
 
 
Retail
 
1.29
%
 
1.24
%
 
 
 
1.27
%
 
1.23
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail Postpaid Connection Statistics (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total smartphone postpaid phone base
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
94.0
%
 
92.2
%
 
 
Total Internet postpaid base
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
20.0
%
 
19.7
%
 
 
Footnotes:

(1) Connection net additions include certain adjustments.
(2) Statistics presented as of end of period.
(3) Wireless retail postpaid ARPA - average service revenue per account from retail postpaid accounts.
Certain intersegment transactions with corporate entities have not been eliminated.


Verizon Communications Inc.



Supplemental Information - Wireline Historical Financial Results

The following supplemental schedule contains historical Wireline segment results and is provided to help investors understand trends in our new segment results.
(dollars in millions)
Unaudited
 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
%
Change
 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
%
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer Markets
 
$
3,121

 
$
3,169

 
(1.5)
 
$
12,518

 
$
12,589

 
(0.6)
Enterprise Solutions
 
2,102

 
2,217

 
(5.2)
 
8,411

 
8,840

 
(4.9)
Partner Solutions
 
1,015

 
1,098

 
(7.6)
 
4,177

 
4,692

 
(11.0)
Business Markets
 
784

 
836

 
(6.2)
 
3,227

 
3,397

 
(5.0)
Other
 
51

 
53

 
(3.8)
 
224

 
242

 
(7.4)
Total Operating Revenues
 
7,073

 
7,373

 
(4.1)
 
28,557

 
29,760

 
(4.0)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of services
 
4,493

 
4,478

 
0.3
 
17,194

 
17,701

 
(2.9)
Selling, general and administrative expense
 
1,736

 
1,597

 
8.7
 
6,437

 
6,151

 
4.6
Depreciation and amortization expense
 
1,469

 
1,571

 
(6.5)
 
6,075

 
6,181

 
(1.7)
Total Operating Expenses
 
7,698

 
7,646

 
0.7
 
29,706

 
30,033

 
(1.1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Loss
 
$
(625
)
 
$
(273
)
 
*
 
$
(1,149
)
 
$
(273
)
 
*
Operating Loss Margin
 
(8.8
)%
 
(3.7
)%
 
 
 
(4.0
)%
 
(0.9
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment EBITDA
 
$
844

 
$
1,298

 
(35.0)
 
$
4,926

 
$
5,908

 
(16.6)
Segment EBITDA Margin
 
11.9
%
 
17.6
%
 
 
 
17.2
%
 
19.9
%
 
 
Footnotes:

The segment financial results and metrics above are adjusted to exclude the effects of special items.

Certain intersegment transactions with corporate entities have not been eliminated.
*
Not meaningful



Verizon Communications Inc.



Supplemental Information - Wireline Historical Operating Statistics

The following supplemental schedule contains historical Wireline segment results and is provided to help investors understand trends in our new segment results.
 
Unaudited
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12/31/2019

 
12/31/2018

 
%
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Connections (‘000)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fios video connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,229

 
4,451

 
(5.0)
Fios Internet connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6,228

 
6,067

 
2.7
Fios digital voice residence connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,620

 
3,803

 
(4.8)
Fios digital connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
14,077

 
14,321

 
(1.7)
Broadband connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6,956

 
6,961

 
(0.1)
Voice connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10,713

 
11,732

 
(8.7)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unaudited
 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
%
Change
 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
%
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Add Detail (‘000)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fios video connections
 
(51
)
 
(46
)
 
(10.9)
 
(222
)
 
(168
)
 
(32.1)
Fios Internet connections
 
39

 
54

 
(27.8)
 
161

 
217

 
(25.8)
Fios digital voice residence connections
 
(52
)
 
(30
)
 
(73.3)
 
(182
)
 
(102
)
 
(78.4)
Fios digital connections
 
(64
)
 
(22
)
 
*
 
(243
)
 
(53
)
 
*
Broadband connections
 
(5
)
 
3

 
*
 
(5
)
 
2

 
*
Voice connections
 
(249
)
 
(277
)
 
10.1
 
(1,019
)
 
(1,089
)
 
6.4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue Statistics
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fios revenues (in millions)
 
$
3,070

 
$
3,046

 
0.8
 
$
12,192

 
$
11,939

 
2.1
Footnotes:
Certain intersegment transactions with corporate entities have not been eliminated.
*
Not meaningful



Verizon Communications Inc.



Non-GAAP Reconciliations - Consolidated Verizon
 
Consolidated EBITDA, Consolidated EBITDA Margin, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Margin
(dollars in millions)
 
Unaudited
 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
3 Mos. Ended 9/30/19

 
3 Mos. Ended 6/30/19

 
3 Mos. Ended 3/31/19

 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
3 Mos. Ended 9/30/18

 
3 Mos. Ended 6/30/18

 
3 Mos. Ended 3/31/18

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Net Income
 
$
5,217

 
$
5,337

 
$
4,074

 
$
5,160

 
$
2,065

 
$
5,062

 
$
4,246

 
$
4,666

  Add/(subtract):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
 
(1,505
)
 
1,586

 
1,236

 
1,628

 
(698
)
 
1,613

 
1,281

 
1,388

Interest expense
 
1,159

 
1,146

 
1,215

 
1,210

 
1,199

 
1,211

 
1,222

 
1,201

Depreciation and amortization expense
 
4,105

 
4,114

 
4,232

 
4,231

 
4,352

 
4,377

 
4,350

 
4,324

Consolidated EBITDA
 
$
8,976

 
$
12,183

 
$
10,757

 
$
12,229

 
$
6,918

 
$
12,263

 
$
11,099

 
$
11,579

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Add/(subtract):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other (income) expense, net*
 
$
1,773

 
$
110

 
$
1,312

 
$
(295
)
 
$
(1,865
)
 
$
(214
)
 
$
(360
)
 
$
75

Equity in losses (earnings) of unconsolidated businesses†
 
(5
)
 
1

 
13

 
6

 
(64
)
 
3

 
228

 
19

Impairment charges
 
186

 

 

 

 
4,591

 

 

 

Severance charges
 
204

 

 

 

 
1,818

 

 
339

 

Product realignment charges‡
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
450

 

Acquisition and integration related charges‡
 

 

 

 

 
187

 
130

 
109

 
105

Net gain from dispositions of assets and businesses
 

 
(261
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
2,158

 
(150
)
 
1,325

 
(289
)
 
4,667

 
(81
)
 
766

 
199

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
11,134


$
12,033


$
12,082


$
11,940


$
11,585


$
12,182

 
$
11,865

 
$
11,778

Consolidated Operating Revenues
 
$
34,775

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
34,281

 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
 
$
6,639

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
637

 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income Margin
 
19.1
%
 


 

 
 
1.9
%
 

 
 

 
Consolidated EBITDA Margin
 
25.8
%




 

 

20.2
%
 

 
 

 
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Margin
 
32.0
%




 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 


*
Includes Pension and benefits mark-to-market adjustments and Early debt redemption costs, where applicable.
Includes Product realignment charges and impairment charges, where applicable.
Excludes depreciation and amortization expense, where applicable.

Net Debt and Net Debt to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Ratio
(dollars in millions)
 
Unaudited
 
12/31/19

 
12/31/18


 
 
 
 
Debt maturing within one year
 
$
10,777

 
$
7,190

Long-term debt
 
100,712

 
105,873

Total Debt
 
111,489

 
113,063

Less Cash and cash equivalents
 
2,594

 
2,745

Net Debt
 
$
108,895

 
$
110,318

Net Debt to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Ratio
 
2.3x

 
2.3x



Verizon Communications Inc.



Net Unsecured Debt and Net Unsecured Debt to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Ratio
(dollars in millions)
 
Unaudited
 
12/31/19

 
12/31/18


 
 
 
 
Total Debt
 
$
111,489

 
$
113,063

Less Secured debt
 
12,369

 
10,076

Unsecured debt
 
99,120

 
102,987

Less Cash and cash equivalents
 
2,594

 
2,745

Net Unsecured Debt
 
$
96,526

 
$
100,242

Net Unsecured Debt to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Ratio
 
2.0x

 
2.1x


Adjusted Earnings per Common Share (Adjusted EPS)(1) 
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
 
Unaudited
 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
Pre-tax
Tax
After-Tax
 
Pre-tax
Tax
After-Tax
 
EPS
 
 
 
$
1.23

 
 
 
$
0.47

Severance, pension and benefits charges
$
135

$
(27
)
$
108

0.03

$
165

$
(57
)
$
108

0.03

Acquisition and integration related charges




189

(47
)
142

0.03

Impairment charges
236

(22
)
214

0.05

4,591

(64
)
4,527

1.09

Historical Wireless legal entity restructuring





(2,065
)
(2,065
)
(0.50
)
Disposition of preferred stock

(2,247
)
(2,247
)
(0.54
)




Early debt redemption costs
2,060

(540
)
1,520

0.37





 
$
2,431

$
(2,836
)
$
(405
)
$
(0.10
)
$
4,945

$
(2,233
)
$
2,712

$
0.65

Adjusted EPS
 
 
 
$
1.13

 
 
 
$
1.12

(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
 
Unaudited
 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
Pre-tax
Tax
After-Tax
 
Pre-tax
Tax
After-Tax
 
EPS
 
 
 
$
4.65

 
 
 
$
3.76

Severance, pension and benefits charges
$
330

$
(78
)
$
252

0.06

$
50

$
(27
)
$
23

0.01

Early debt redemption costs
3,604

(944
)
2,660

0.64

725

(189
)
536

0.13

Product realignment charges




658

(149
)
509

0.12

Acquisition and integration related charges




553

(134
)
419

0.10

Impairment charges
236

(22
)
214

0.05

4,591

(64
)
4,527

1.10

Historical Wireless legal entity restructuring





(2,065
)
(2,065
)
(0.50
)
Disposition of preferred stock

(2,247
)
(2,247
)
(0.54
)




Net gain from dispositions of assets and businesses
(261
)
37

(224
)
(0.05
)




 
$
3,909

$
(3,254
)
$
655

$
0.16

$
6,577

$
(2,628
)
$
3,949

$
0.96

Adjusted EPS
 
 
 
$
4.81

 
 
 
$
4.71

(1)
Adjusted EPS may not add due to rounding.



Verizon Communications Inc.



Free Cash Flow
(dollars in millions)
 
Unaudited
 
12/31/19

 
12/31/18

 
 
 
 
 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
 
$
35,746

 
$
34,339

Capital expenditures (including capitalized software)
 
(17,939
)
 
(16,658
)
Free Cash Flow
 
$
17,807


$
17,681

Year over year change %
 
0.7
%
 
 



Verizon Communications Inc.

Non-GAAP Reconciliations - Segments
Segment EBITDA and Segment EBITDA Margin
Consumer
(dollars in millions)
 
Unaudited
 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
 
$
6,886

 
$
6,803

Add Depreciation and amortization expense
 
2,772

 
2,970

Segment EBITDA
 
$
9,658

 
$
9,773

Year over year change
 
(1.2
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total operating revenues
 
$
24,207

 
$
23,733

Operating Income Margin
 
28.4
%
 
28.7
%
Segment EBITDA Margin
 
39.9
%
 
41.2
%

(dollars in millions)
 
Unaudited
 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
 
$
28,961

 
$
28,011

Add Depreciation and amortization expense
 
11,353

 
11,952

Segment EBITDA
 
$
40,314

 
$
39,963

 
 
 
 
 
Total operating revenues
 
$
91,056

 
$
89,762

Operating Income Margin
 
31.8
%
 
31.2
%
Segment EBITDA Margin
 
44.3
%
 
44.5
%



Business
(dollars in millions)
 
Unaudited
 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
 
$
666

 
$
799

Add Depreciation and amortization expense
 
1,007

 
1,068

Segment EBITDA
 
$
1,673

 
$
1,867

Year over year change
 
(10.4
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total operating revenues
 
$
8,071

 
$
8,007

Operating Income Margin
 
8.3
%
 
10.0
%
Segment EBITDA Margin
 
20.7
%
 
23.3
%



Verizon Communications Inc.

(dollars in millions)
 
Unaudited
 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/19

 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/18

 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
 
$
3,762

 
$
4,168

Add Depreciation and amortization expense
 
4,105

 
4,258

Segment EBITDA
 
$
7,867

 
$
8,426

 
 
 
 
 
Total operating revenues
 
$
31,443

 
$
31,534

Operating Income Margin
 
12.0
%
 
13.2
%
Segment EBITDA Margin
 
25.0
%
 
26.7
%




Verizon Communications Inc.




Supplemental Information - VZ 2.0 to Historical Financial Results Reconciliation(1) 

The following tables present a reconciliation of financial results for our current reportable segments, Consumer and Business, to our historical reportable segments, Wireless and Wireline.
 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/19
 
 
 
(dollars in millions)
 
 
VZ 2.0
Historical
 
Consumer
Business
Total Reportable Segments
Adjustments(2)
Adjusted Total Reportable Segments
Wireless
Wireline
Historical Total Reportable Segments
Unaudited
Service
Equipment
Other
Total Wireless
Consumer
Markets
Enterprise
Solutions
Partner
Solutions
Business
Markets
Other
Total Wireline
External Operating Revenues
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Operating Revenues
$
24,207

$
8,071

$
32,278

$
67

$
32,345

$
16,330

$
6,771

$
2,171

$
25,272

$
3,121

$
2,102

$
1,015

$
784

$
51

$
7,073

$
32,345

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of services
4,123

2,817

6,940

221

7,161

 
 
 
2,668

 
 
 
 
 
4,493

7,161

Cost of wireless equipment
5,877

1,377

7,254

1

7,255

 
 
 
7,255

 
 
 
 
 

7,255

Selling, general and administrative expense
4,549

2,204

6,753

(33
)
6,720

 
 
 
4,984

 
 
 
 
 
1,736

6,720

Depreciation and amortization expense
2,772

1,007

3,779

(84
)
3,695

 
 
 
2,226

 
 
 
 
 
1,469

3,695

Total Operating Expenses
17,321

7,405

24,726

105

24,831







17,133











7,698

24,831

Operating Income (Loss)
$
6,886

$
666

$
7,552

$
(38
)
$
7,514







$
8,139











$
(625
)
$
7,514

Add Depreciation and amortization expense
2,772

1,007

3,779

(84
)
3,695

 
 
 
2,226

 
 
 
 
 
1,469

3,695

Segment EBITDA
$
9,658

$
1,673

$
11,331

$
(122
)
$
11,209

 
 
 
$
10,365

 
 
 
 
 
$
844

$
11,209

Operating Income (Loss) Margin
28.4
%
8.3
%
 


 
 
 
 
32.2
%
 
 
 
 
 
(8.8
)%
 
Segment EBITDA Margin
39.9
%
20.7
%
 


 
 
 
 
41.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
11.9
 %
 

Footnotes:

(1) Information presented for VZ 2.0 and historical financial results includes intersegment transactions.

(2) Adjustments represent intersegment transactions that have been eliminated under the new structure net of the impact of VZ Connect and other early-stage development businesses previously included in Corporate.



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Supplemental Information - VZ 2.0 to Historical Financial Results Reconciliation(1) 

 
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/18
 
 
 
(dollars in millions)
 
 
VZ 2.0
Historical
 
Consumer
Business
Total Reportable Segments
Adjustments(2)
Adjusted Total Reportable Segments
Wireless
Wireline
Historical Total Reportable Segments
Unaudited
Service
Equipment
Other
Total Wireless
Consumer
Markets
Enterprise
Solutions
Partner
Solutions
Business
Markets
Other
Total Wireline
External Operating Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Operating Revenues
$
23,733

$
8,007

$
31,740

$
45

$
31,785

$
15,898

$
6,821

$
1,693

$
24,412

$
3,169

$
2,217

$
1,098

$
836

$
53

$
7,373

$
31,785

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of services
3,870

2,832

6,702

127

6,829

 
 
 
2,351

 
 
 
 
 
4,478

6,829

Cost of wireless equipment
5,815

1,313

7,128


7,128

 
 
 
7,128

 
 
 
 
 

7,128

Selling, general and administrative expense
4,275

1,995

6,270

(121
)
6,149

 
 
 
4,552

 
 
 
 
 
1,597

6,149

Depreciation and amortization expense
2,970

1,068

4,038

(72
)
3,966

 
 
 
2,395

 
 
 
 
 
1,571

3,966

Total Operating Expenses
16,930

7,208

24,138

(66
)
24,072

 
 
 
16,426

 
 
 
 
 
7,646

24,072

Operating Income (Loss)
$
6,803

$
799

$
7,602

$
111

$
7,713

 
 
 
$
7,986

 
 
 
 
 
$
(273
)
$
7,713

Add Depreciation and amortization expense
2,970

1,068

4,038

(72
)
3,966

 
 
 
2,395

 
 
 
 
 
1,571

3,966

Segment EBITDA
$
9,773

$
1,867

$
11,640

$
39

$
11,679

 
 
 
$
10,381

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,298

$
11,679

Operating Income (Loss) Margin
28.7
%
10.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
32.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
(3.7
)%
 
Segment EBITDA Margin
41.2
%
23.3
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
42.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
17.6
 %
 

Footnotes:

(1) Information presented for VZ 2.0 and historical financial results includes intersegment transactions.

(2) Adjustments represent intersegment transactions that have been eliminated under the new structure net of the impact of VZ Connect and other early-stage development businesses previously included in Corporate.


Verizon Communications Inc.




Supplemental Information - VZ 2.0 to Historical Financial Results Reconciliation(1) 

 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/19
 
 
 
(dollars in millions)
 
 
VZ 2.0
Historical
 
Consumer
Business
Total Reportable Segments
Adjustments(2)
Adjusted Total Reportable Segments
Wireless
Wireline
Historical Total Reportable Segments
Unaudited
Service
Equipment
Other
Total Wireless
Consumer
Markets
Enterprise
Solutions
Partner
Solutions
Business
Markets
Other
Total Wireline
External Operating Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Operating Revenues
$
91,056

$
31,443

$
122,499

$
281

$
122,780

$
65,044

$
21,563

$
7,616

$
94,223

$
12,518

$
8,411

$
4,177

$
3,227

$
224

$
28,557

$
122,780

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of services
15,884

10,655

26,539

784

27,323

 
 
 
10,129

 
 
 
 
 
17,194

27,323

Cost of wireless equipment
18,219

4,733

22,952

2

22,954

 
 
 
22,954

 
 
 
 
 

22,954

Selling, general and administrative expense
16,639

8,188

24,827

(345
)
24,482

 
 
 
18,045

 
 
 
 
 
6,437

24,482

Depreciation and amortization expense
11,353

4,105

15,458

(317
)
15,141

 
 
 
9,066

 
 
 
 
 
6,075

15,141

Total Operating Expenses
62,095

27,681

89,776

124

89,900

 
 
 
60,194

 
 
 
 
 
29,706

89,900

Operating Income (Loss)
$
28,961

$
3,762

$
32,723

$
157

$
32,880

 
 
 
$
34,029

 
 
 
 
 
$
(1,149
)
$
32,880

Add Depreciation and amortization expense
11,353

4,105

15,458

(317
)
15,141

 
 
 
9,066

 
 
 
 
 
6,075

15,141

Segment EBITDA
$
40,314

$
7,867

$
48,181

$
(160
)
$
48,021

 
 
 
$
43,095

 
 
 
 
 
$
4,926

$
48,021

Operating Income (Loss) Margin
31.8
%
12.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
36.1
%
 
 
 
 
 
(4.0
)%
 
Segment EBITDA Margin
44.3
%
25.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
45.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
17.2
 %
 

Footnotes:

(1) Information presented for VZ 2.0 and historical financial results includes intersegment transactions.

(2) Adjustments represent intersegment transactions that have been eliminated under the new structure net of the impact of VZ Connect and other early-stage development businesses previously included in Corporate.


Verizon Communications Inc.




Supplemental Information - VZ 2.0 to Historical Financial Results Reconciliation(1) 

 
12 Mos. Ended 12/31/18
 
 
 
(dollars in millions)
 
 
VZ 2.0
Historical
 
Consumer
Business
Total Reportable Segments
Adjustments(2)
Adjusted Total Reportable Segments
Wireless
Wireline
Historical Total Reportable Segments
Unaudited
Service
Equipment
Other
Total Wireless
Consumer
Markets
Enterprise
Solutions
Partner
Solutions
Business
Markets
Other
Total Wireline
External Operating Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Operating Revenues
$
89,762

$
31,534

$
121,296

$
198

$
121,494

$
63,020

$
22,258

$
6,456

$
91,734

$
12,589

$
8,840

$
4,692

$
3,397

$
242

$
29,760

$
121,494

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of services
15,335

10,859

26,194

758

26,952

 
 
 
9,251

 
 
 
 
 
17,701

26,952

Cost of wireless equipment
18,763

4,560

23,323


23,323

 
 
 
23,323

 
 
 
 
 

23,323

Selling, general and administrative expense
15,701

7,689

23,390

(635
)
22,755

 
 
 
16,604

 
 
 
 
 
6,151

22,755

Depreciation and amortization expense
11,952

4,258

16,210

(293
)
15,917

 
 
 
9,736

 
 
 
 
 
6,181

15,917

Total Operating Expenses
61,751

27,366

89,117

(170
)
88,947

 
 
 
58,914

 
 
 
 
 
30,033

88,947

Operating Income (Loss)
$
28,011

$
4,168

$
32,179

$
368

$
32,547

 
 
 
$
32,820

 
 
 
 
 
$
(273
)
$
32,547

Add Depreciation and amortization expense
11,952

4,258

16,210

(293
)
15,917

 
 
 
9,736

 
 
 
 
 
6,181

15,917

Segment EBITDA
$
39,963

$
8,426

$
48,389

$
75

$
48,464

 
 
 
$
42,556

 
 
 
 
 
$
5,908

$
48,464

Operating Income (Loss) Margin
31.2
%
13.2
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
35.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
(0.9
)%
 
Segment EBITDA Margin
44.5
%
26.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
46.4
%
 
 
 
 
 
19.9
 %
 

Footnotes:

(1) Information presented for VZ 2.0 and historical financial results includes intersegment transactions.

(2) Adjustments represent intersegment transactions that have been eliminated under the new structure net of the impact of VZ Connect and other early-stage development businesses previously included in Corporate.