AD 8-K
Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (AD)
8-K
2026-01-13
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 13, 2026
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Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
On January 13, 2026, Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (f/k/a United States Cellular Corporation) (“Array”) and certain subsidiaries of Array completed the previously announced sale of select spectrum assets to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (“AT&T”), pursuant to the terms of that certain License Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), dated as of November 6, 2024, by and among Array, certain subsidiaries of Array named therein and AT&T (the “Closing”).
The purchase price received by Array at the Closing was $1.018 billion, paid in cash. As previously disclosed, $232 million of the purchase price provided in the Purchase Agreement was allocated to certain spectrum licenses in the 700 MHz band (the “Designated Entity Spectrum Licenses”) held by entities in which Array now holds 100% of the equity interests. The closing of the sale of the Designated Entity Spectrum Licenses to AT&T occurred at the Closing and, accordingly, no portion of the purchase price was deferred.
Item 8.01. Other Events
Array Special Dividend
On January 13, 2026, the Board of Directors of Array declared a special cash dividend to holders of Array’s Common Stock and holders of Array’s Series A Common Stock of $10.25 per share payable in cash to the stockholders of record as of January 23, 2026. The payment date in respect of the dividend is scheduled for February 2, 2026.
Press Release
On January 13, 2026, Array issued a press release announcing the Closing and related matters. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated into this Item 8.01 in this Current Report on Form 8-K by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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| 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 hereunto duly authorized. | |||||||||||
| ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. | |||||||||||
| Date: | January 13, 2026 | By: | /s/ Vicki L. Villacrez | ||||||||
| Vicki L. Villacrez | |||||||||||
| Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | |||||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
Array completes sale of select spectrum assets to AT&T for $1.018 billion
Board declares special dividend of $10.25 per share
CHICAGO (January 13, 2026) – Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc.SM (NYSE: AD) (ArraySM) today announced the successful closing of the previously announced agreement with AT&T (NYSE: T) to sell a portion of the Company’s retained spectrum licenses for total consideration of $1.018 billion.
The transaction furthers the objective announced on May 28, 2024, to opportunistically monetize the spectrum that was not included in the sale to T-Mobile that closed on August 1, 2025.
Following the close of the AT&T transaction, the Array Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $10.25 per Common Share and Series A Common Share. The special dividend is payable on February 2, 2026, to shareholders of record on January 23, 2026.
“We are pleased with the significant value realized in this sale,” said Anthony Carlson, President and CEO. “And we are continuing to return value to our shareholders in the form of a special dividend.”
Note
Array currently expects that when 1099-DIVs are issued for 2026, this special dividend will be largely designated as an ordinary and qualified dividend, subject to the shareholder’s holding period requirements.
Advisors
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. served as lead financial advisor and Centerview Partners LLC served as financial advisor to Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) in connection with the AT&T transaction. TD Securities (USA) LLC and Wells Fargo also served as financial advisors to TDS. Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP served as lead transactional and FCC regulatory counsel to both TDS and Array. In addition, Clifford Chance LLP served as regulatory advisor to both TDS and Array and Sidley Austin LLP served as legal advisor to TDS. PJT Partners LP served as financial advisor and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP served as legal advisor to the independent directors of Array.
About ArraySM
Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. is a leading owner and operator of shared wireless communications infrastructure in the United States. With over 4,400 cell towers in locations from coast to coast, Array enables the deployment of 5G and other wireless technologies throughout the country. Headquartered in Chicago, Array is approximately 82% owned by TDS.
Contacts
Julie Mathews, TDS Director – Investor Relations
John Toomey, TDS Treasurer and Vice President – Corporate Relations
For more information about Array, visit: investors.arrayinc.com
Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: All information set forth in this news release, except historical and factual information, represents forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements include the statement regarding Array’s expectation regarding the designation of the special dividend on 1099-DIV. This statement relies on the company’s current assumptions and involves uncertainties that could cause a different result. The ultimate designation of the special dividend depends on several factors including Array’s 2026 taxable income and the amount and timing of any additional special dividends issued by Array in 2026.