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CLAIM #62428 · VZ (VZ) · 2024Q3 earnings call · Oct 22, 2024 · due Dec 31, 2026

And as we've said many times, we will consider share buybacks but our unsecured leverage metric reaches 2.25 times, and that target is unchanged.

Tony Skiadas · CFO

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graded after results covering Dec 31, 2026 are reported

How to check this claim

Look at: Company's unsecured leverage ratio (net unsecured debt to adjusted EBITDA), as disclosed by the company

It came true if: Reported unsecured leverage ratio <= 2.25 times

Where: Company quarterly earnings release / investor presentation disclosing unsecured leverage ratio

In context

oal is to put the Board a position for further dividend increases. Our third capital allocation priority is having a strong balance sheet. We've made significant progress delevering the balance sheet since the acquisition of C-Band. As of the of the end the third quarter, our unsecured leverage stands at 2.50 times. That's the ratio of net unsecured debt to adjusted EBITDA. Our focus is to continue to pay down debt between now and the closing of the Frontier deal. And today, we're announcing an update to our long-term leverage target of 2.0 to 2.25 times. Given our cash flows and overall financial strength, this is the appropriate range for our business to provide flexibility to invest for growth and return capital to shareholders. Our fourth capital allocation priority is share buybacks. And as we've said many times, we will consider share buybacks but our unsecured leverage metric reaches 2.25 times, and that target is unchanged. As we work towards that target, we continue to focus on generating strong cash flows and paying down debt. Our capital allocation strategy is disciplined and deliberate. And as you've seen from our track record, we'll continue to focus on operational execution and performance and deliver on our commitments. We're excited about the opportunities we have ahead. And with that, I'll turn it back to Hans. Hans Vestberg: Thank you, Tony. Let me summarize updates before we come to Q&A. I think you hopefully got a feeling that we are setting us up well for 2025 and beyond to continue the leadership in this market and extend it. So we talked about the networks that we're building. It should be the best and the best performing. I think that's been a focus. And really now with the C-Band coming quic

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SEC filings for VZ · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2024Q3 earnings call.