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AT & T Inc.

23 May 2017

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 
 
 

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) April 25, 2017

AT&T INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 
      Delaware            1-8610                43-1301883 
   (State or Other      (Commission    (IRS Employer Identification 
     Jurisdiction       File Number)               No.) 
  of Incorporation) 
 
 
                            208 S. Akard St., Dallas, Texas         75202 
                        (Address of Principal Executive Offices)     (Zip 
                                                                     Code) 
 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (210) 821-4105

__________________________________

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The registrant announced on April 25, 2017, its results of operations for the first quarter of 2017. The text of the press release and accompanying financial information are attached as exhibits and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

The following exhibits are furnished as part of this report:

   (d)          Exhibits 
 
99.1    Press release dated April 25, 2017 reporting financial results for the first quarter ended 
         March 31, 2017. 
 
 
99.2    AT&T Inc. selected financial statements and operating data. 
 
99.3    Discussion and reconciliation of non-GAAP measures. 
 

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 hereunto duly authorized.

 
                                              AT&T INC. 
 
 
 
 Date: April                                     By: /s/ Debra L. Dial 
  25, 2017                                        Debra L. Dial 
                                                  Senior Vice President and Controller 
 

AT&T Reports First-Quarter Results

Updates Guidance Following FirstNet Award

   --      Consolidated revenues of $39.4 billion 
   --      Operating income of $6.9 billion 
   --      Net income attributable to AT&T of $3.5 billion 

-- Diluted EPS of $0.56 as reported and $0.74 as adjusted, compared to $0.61 and $0.72 in the year-ago quarter

   --      Cash from operations of $9.2 billion 
   --      Free cash flow of $3.2 billion 
   --      2.7 million wireless net adds 

o 2.1 million U.S., driven by prepaid and connected devices

o 633,000 Mexico

   --      U.S. wireless first-quarter results: 

o Best-ever first-quarter postpaid phone churn of 0.90%

o Wireless postpaid churn of 1.12%, including pressure from tablets

o Strong operating margin of 30.1%; best-ever EBITDA margin of 41.8%; EBITDA wireless service margin of 49.3%

   --      Entertainment Group first-quarter results: 

o Strong broadband gains with 242,000 IP broadband net adds; 115,000 total broadband net adds

o 4.6 million AT&T Fiber customer locations with plans to add 2 million in 2017

o DIRECTV NOW gains help offset linear TV subscriber decline

Note: AT&T's first-quarter earnings conference call will be webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. The webcast and related materials will be available on AT&T's Investor Relations website at www.att.com/investor.relations.

dALLAS, April 25, 2017 - AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced continued adjusted margin expansion and solid adjusted earnings growth for the first quarter. The quarter also was marked by several decisive strategic moves that helped broaden the company's spectrum portfolio.

"In a very competitive quarter, we continued to execute on our goals of driving efficiencies in our business while growing adjusted earnings per share. But just as important, the strategic moves we've made over the last few months to expand our wireless capacity and fortify our 5G leadership will be felt for years to come," said Randall Stephenson, AT&T Chairman and CEO. "FirstNet gives us access to 20 megahertz of valuable, low-band spectrum and allows us to deploy our spectrum assets more efficiently as we build a high-quality, mobile broadband network for our first responders. And our planned acquisitions of Fiber Tower and Straight Path will add valuable millimeter wave spectrum assets to our 5G tool kit as we lead the way to the next generation of wireless technology."

Consolidated Financial Results

AT&T's consolidated revenues for the first quarter totaled $39.4 billion versus $40.5 billion in the year-ago quarter, primarily due to record-low equipment sales in wireless. Compared with results for the first quarter of 2016, operating expenses were $32.5 billion versus $33.4 billion; operating income was $6.9 billion versus $7.1 billion; and operating income margin was 17.4% versus 17.6%. When adjusting for amortization, merger- and integration-related and other items, operating income was $8.2 billion versus $8.1 billion; and operating income margin was 20.7%, up 80 basis points versus the year-ago quarter.

First-quarter net income attributable to AT&T totaled $3.5 billion, or $0.56 per diluted share, compared to $3.8 billion, or $0.61 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Adjusting for $0.18 of costs for amortization, merger- and integration-related and other items, earnings per diluted share was $0.74 compared to an adjusted $0.72 in the year-ago quarter.

Cash from operating activities was $9.2 billion in the first quarter, and capital expenditures were $6.0 billion. Free cash flow - cash from operating activities minus capital expenditures - was $3.2 billion for the quarter.

Updated 2017 Outlook

The company is updating its 2017 guidance. On a business as usual basis without the impact of Time Warner, AT&T expects:

   --      Adjusted EPS growth in the mid-single digit range 
   --      Adjusted operating margin expansion 
   --      Capital expenditures in the $22 billion range 
   --      Free cash flow in the $18 billion range 

The company is no longer providing consolidated revenue guidance primarily due to the unpredictability of wireless handset sales.

Adjustments include non-cash mark-to-market benefit plan gain/loss, merger integration and amortization costs and other adjustments. Traditionally, the mark-to-market adjustment is the largest item, which is driven by interest rates and investment returns that are not reasonably estimable at this time. We expect amortization to be lower in 2017 compared to 2016.

AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) helps millions around the globe connect with leading entertainment, business, mobile and high speed internet services. We offer the nation's best data network* and the best global coverage of any U.S. wireless provider.** We're one of the world's largest providers of pay TV. We have TV customers in the U.S. and 11 Latin American countries. Nearly 3.5 million companies, from small to large businesses around the globe, turn to AT&T for our highly secure smart solutions.

Additional information about AT&T products and services is available at about.att.com. Follow our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at facebook.com/att and YouTube at youtube.com/att.

(c) 2017 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the Globe logo and other marks are trademarks and service marks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

(*) Claim based on the Nielsen Certified Data Network Score. Score includes data reported by wireless consumers in the Nielsen Mobile Insights survey, network measurements from Nielsen Mobile Performance and Nielsen Drive Test Benchmarks for Q3+Q4 2016 across 121 markets.

(**) Global coverage claim based on offering discounted voice and data roaming; LTE roaming; and voice roaming in more countries than any other U.S. based carrier. International service required. Coverage not available in all areas. Coverage may vary per country and be limited/restricted in some countries.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this communication, including financial estimates and statements as to the expected timing, completion and effects of the proposed merger between AT&T Inc. and Straight Path Communications, Inc., constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These estimates and statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. Such estimates and statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of the merger, including future financial and operating results, the combined company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, and other statements that are not historical facts. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the management of AT&T Inc. and Straight Path Communications, Inc. and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties outside of our control. This presentation may contain certain non-GAAP financial

measures. Reconciliations between the non- GAAP financial measures and the GAAP financial measures are available on the company's website at www.att.com/investor.relations. Among the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those described in the forward-looking statements are the following: (1) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, (2) the risk that Straight Path Communications, Inc. stockholders may not adopt the merger agreement, (3) the risk that the necessary regulatory approvals may not be obtained or may be obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated, and (4) risks that any of the closing conditions to the proposed merger may not be satisfied in a timely manner. Discussions of additional risks and uncertainties are contained in AT&T Inc.'s and Straight Path Communications, Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Neither AT&T Inc. nor Straight Path Communications, Inc. is under any obligation, and each expressly disclaims any obligation, to update, alter, or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Persons reading this announcement are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date hereof.

The "quiet period" for FCC Spectrum Auction 1000 (also known as the 600 MHz incentive auction) is now in effect. During the quiet period, auction applicants are required to avoid discussions of bids, bidding strategy and post-auction market structure with other auction applicants.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed merger between AT&T Inc. and Straight Path Communications, Inc. In connection with the proposed merger, AT&T Inc. intends to file a registration statement on Form S-4, containing a proxy statement/prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). STOCKHOLDERS OF STRAIGHT PATH COMMUNICATIONS, INC. ARE URGED TO READ ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, INCLUDING THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED MERGER. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain copies of the proxy statement/prospectus as well as other filings containing information about AT&T Inc. and Straight Path Communications, Inc., without charge, at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of documents filed with the SEC by AT&T Inc. will be made available free of charge on AT&T Inc.'s investor relations website at http://www.att.com. Copies of documents filed with the SEC by Straight Path Communications, Inc. will be made available free of charge on Straight Path Communications, Inc.'s investor relations website at http://spathinc.com/investors/.

Participants in Solicitation

AT&T Inc. and its directors and executive officers, and Straight Path Communications, Inc. and its directors and executive officers, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the holders of Straight Path Communications, Inc. common stock in respect of the proposed merger. Information about the directors and executive officers of AT&T Inc. is set forth in the proxy statement for AT&T Inc.'s 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 10, 2017. Information about the directors and executive officers of Straight Path Communications, Inc. is set forth in the proxy statement for Straight Path Communications, Inc.'s 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on November 22, 2016. Investors may obtain additional information regarding the interest of such participants by reading the proxy statement/prospectus regarding the proposed merger when it becomes available.

For more information, contact:

Fletcher Cook - AT&T Global Media Relations

Email: fletcher.cook@att.com

Phone: (214) 757-7629

Eric Ryan - AT&T Global Media Relations

Email: eric.ryan.1@att.com

Phone: (929) 273-8434

 
AT&T Inc. 
Financial Data 
 
 
                            Consolidated Statements of Income 
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts               Three Months Ended 
Unaudited                                                      March 31,          Percent 
                                                         ---------------------- 
                                                             2017        2016     Change 
------------------------------------------------------   ------------  --------  --------- 
Operating Revenues 
  Service                                                $    36,456   $37,101    -1.7% 
  Equipment                                                    2,909     3,434   -15.3% 
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    Total Operating Revenues                                  39,365    40,535    -2.9% 
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Operating Expenses 
   Cost of services and sales 
    Equipment                                                  3,848     4,375   -12.0% 
    Broadcast, programming and operations                      4,974     4,629     7.5% 
    Other cost of services (exclusive of depreciation 
     and amortization shown separately below)                  9,065     9,396    -3.5% 
   Selling, general and administrative                         8,487     8,441     0.5% 
   Depreciation and amortization                               6,127     6,563    -6.6% 
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    Total Operating Expenses                                  32,501    33,404    -2.7% 
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Operating Income                                               6,864     7,131    -3.7% 
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Interest Expense                                              (1,293)   (1,207)   -7.1% 
Equity in Net Income (Loss) of Affiliates                       (173)       13       -% 
Other Income (Expense) - Net                                     (20)       70       -% 
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Income Before Income Taxes                                     5,378     6,007   -10.5% 
Income Tax Expense                                             1,804     2,122   -15.0% 
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Net Income                                                     3,574     3,885    -8.0% 
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 Less: Net Income Attributable to 
  Noncontrolling Interest                                       (105)      (82)  -28.0% 
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Net Income Attributable to AT&T                          $     3,469   $ 3,803    -8.8% 
=======================================================      =======    ====== 
 
 
Basic Earnings Per Share Attributable to AT&T            $      0.56   $  0.62    -9.7% 
   Weighted Average Common 
    Shares Outstanding (000,000)                               6,166     6,172    -0.1% 
 
Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to AT&T          $      0.56   $  0.61    -8.2% 
   Weighted Average Common 
    Shares Outstanding with Dilution (000,000)                 6,186     6,190    -0.1% 
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AT&T Inc. 
Financial Data 
 
 
                                      Consolidated Balance Sheets 
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Dollars in millions 
Unaudited                                                                         Mar. 31,    Dec. 31, 
                                                                                    2017        2016 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------   ---------  ----------- 
Assets 
Current Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents                                                         $ 14,884   $  5,788 
Accounts receivable - net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $699 and $661      15,078     16,794 
Prepaid expenses                                                                     1,418      1,555 
Other current assets                                                                14,347     14,232 
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Total current assets                                                                45,727     38,369 
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Property, Plant and Equipment - Net                                                125,292    124,899 
Goodwill                                                                           105,593    105,207 
Licenses                                                                            94,617     94,176 
Customer Lists and Relationships - Net                                              13,366     14,243 
Other Intangible Assets - Net                                                        8,295      8,441 
Investments in Equity Affiliates                                                     1,551      1,674 
Other Assets                                                                        17,462     16,812 
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Total Assets                                                                      $411,903   $403,821 
================================================================================   =======    ======= 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 
Current Liabilities 
Debt maturing within one year                                                     $ 12,681   $  9,832 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities                                            27,120     31,138 
Advanced billing and customer deposits                                               4,493      4,519 
Accrued taxes                                                                        3,384      2,079 
Dividends payable                                                                    3,012      3,008 
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Total current liabilities                                                           50,690     50,576 
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Long-Term Debt                                                                     120,568    113,681 
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Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities 
Deferred income taxes                                                               61,100     60,128 
Postemployment benefit obligation                                                   33,404     33,578 
Other noncurrent liabilities                                                        21,160     21,748 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------   -------    ------- 
Total deferred credits and other noncurrent liabilities                            115,664    115,454 
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Stockholders' Equity 
Common stock                                                                         6,495      6,495 
Additional paid-in capital                                                          89,411     89,604 
Retained earnings                                                                   35,175     34,734 
Treasury stock                                                                     (12,400)   (12,659) 
Accumulated other comprehensive income                                               5,160      4,961 
Noncontrolling interest                                                              1,140        975 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------   -------    ------- 
Total stockholders' equity                                                         124,981    124,110 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------   -------    ------- 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity                                        $411,903   $403,821 
================================================================================   =======    ======= 
 
 
 
AT&T Inc. 
Financial Data 
 
 
                                    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
Dollars in millions                                                                      Three Months Ended 
Unaudited                                                                                    March 31, 
                                                                                          2017         2016 
Operating Activities 
Net income                                                                            $     3,574   $ 3,885 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  Depreciation and amortization                                                             6,127     6,563 
  Undistributed loss (earnings) from investments in equity affiliates                         182       (13) 
  Provision for uncollectible accounts                                                        393       374 
  Deferred income tax expense                                                                 480     1,346 
  Net loss (gain) from sale of investments, net of impairments                                 61       (44) 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 
  Accounts receivable                                                                         445        43 
  Other current assets                                                                        228     1,319 
  Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities                                           (1,778)   (3,990) 
  Equipment installment receivables and related sales                                         579       454 
  Deferred fulfillment costs                                                                 (436)     (542) 
Retirement benefit funding                                                                   (140)     (140) 
Other - net                                                                                  (497)   (1,355) 
Total adjustments                                                                           5,644     4,015 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities                                                   9,218     7,900 
 
Investing Activities 
Capital expenditures: 
  Purchase of property and equipment                                                       (5,784)   (4,451) 
  Interest during construction                                                               (231)     (218) 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired                                                           (162)     (165) 
Dispositions                                                                                    6        81 
Sales of securities, net                                                                        -       445 
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities                                                      (6,171)   (4,308) 
 
Financing Activities 
Net change in short-term borrowings with original maturities of three months or less           (1)        - 
Issuance of long-term debt                                                                 12,440     5,978 
Repayment of long-term debt                                                                (3,053)   (2,296) 
Purchase of treasury stock                                                                   (177)        - 
Issuance of treasury stock                                                                     21        89 
Dividends paid                                                                             (3,009)   (2,947) 
Other                                                                                        (172)      471 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities                                                   6,049     1,295 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                                                   9,096     4,887 
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of year                                                 5,788     5,121 
Cash and Cash Equivalents End of Period                                               $    14,884   $10,008 
 
 
 
AT&T Inc. 
Consolidated Supplementary Data 
 
 
                               Supplementary Financial Data 
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts             Three Months Ended 
Unaudited                                                    March 31,            Percent 
                                                     -------------------------- 
                                                         2017          2016       Change 
--------------------------------------------------   ------------  ------------  --------- 
Capital expenditures 
Purchase of property and equipment                   $  5,784      $  4,451       29.9   % 
Interest during construction                              231           218        6.0   % 
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Total Capital Expenditures                           $  6,015      $  4,669       28.8   % 
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Dividends Declared per Share                         $   0.49      $   0.48        2.1   % 
 
End of Period Common Shares Outstanding (000,000)       6,147         6,156       -0.1   % 
Debt Ratio                                               51.6%         51.2%        40  BP 
Total Employees                                       264,530       280,870       -5.8   % 
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                               Supplementary Operating Data 
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Subscribers and connections in thousands 
Unaudited                                                    March 31,            Percent 
                                                     -------------------------- 
                                                         2017          2016       Change 
--------------------------------------------------    -----------   -----------  --------- 
Wireless Subscribers 
Domestic                                              134,218       130,445        2.9   % 
Mexico                                                 12,606         9,213       36.8   % 
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Total Wireless Subscribers                            146,824       139,658        5.1   % 
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Total Branded Wireless Subscribers                    103,532        98,158        5.5   % 
 
Video Connections 
Domestic                                               25,060        25,372       -1.2   % 
PanAmericana                                            8,090         7,094       14.0   % 
Brazil                                                  5,588         5,342        4.6   % 
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Total Video Connections                                38,738        37,808        2.5   % 
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Broadband Connections 
 IP                                                    14,110        13,470        4.8   % 
DSL                                                     1,585         2,294      -30.9   % 
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Total Broadband Connections                            15,695        15,764       -0.4   % 
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Voice Connections 
Network Access Lines                                   13,363        15,975      -16.4   % 
U-verse VoIP Connections                                5,858         5,484        6.8   % 
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Total Retail Consumer Voice Connections                19,221        21,459      -10.4   % 
===================================================   =======       =======      ===== 
 
 
 
 
                                          Three Months Ended 
                                               March 31,          Percent 
                                        ----------------------- 
                                             2017        2016     Change 
-------------------------------------    ------------  --------  --------- 
Wireless Net Additions 
Domestic                                    2,081        1,781    16.8% 
Mexico                                        633          529    19.7% 
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Total Wireless Net Additions                2,714        2,310    17.5% 
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Total Branded Wireless Net Additions          738        1,195   -38.2% 
 
Video Net Additions 
Domestic                                     (233)         (52)      -% 
PanAmericana                                   52           28    85.7% 
Brazil                                         39         (101)      -% 
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Total Video Net Additions                    (142)        (125)  -13.6% 
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Broadband Net Additions 
IP                                            246          202    21.8% 
DSL                                          (156)        (216)   27.8% 
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Total Broadband Net Additions                  90          (14)      -% 
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BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 
 
The Business Solutions segment provides services to business customers, including multinational 
 companies; governmental and wholesale customers; and individual subscribers who purchase wireless 
 services through employer-sponsored plans. We provide advanced IP-based services including 
 Virtual Private Networks (VPN); Ethernet-related products and broadband, collectively referred 
 to as strategic business services; as well as traditional data and voice products. We utilize 
 our wireless and wired networks (referred to as "wired" or "wireline") to provide a complete 
 communications solution to our business customers. 
 
 
 
                                              Segment Results 
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Dollars in millions                                                 Three Months Ended 
Unaudited                                                                March 31,                Percent 
                                                             --------------------------------- 
                                                                    2017             2016          Change 
----------------------------------------------------------   ------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Segment Operating Revenues 
Wireless service                                             $       7,929       $   7,855         0.9    % 
Fixed strategic services                                             2,974           2,751         8.1    % 
Legacy voice and data services                                       3,630           4,373       -17.0    % 
Other service and equipment                                            817             859        -4.9    % 
Wireless equipment                                                   1,498           1,771       -15.4    % 
-----------------------------------------------------------      ---------  ---   -------- 
    Total Segment Operating Revenues                                16,848          17,609        -4.3    % 
-----------------------------------------------------------      ---------  ---   -------- 
 
Segment Operating Expenses 
Operations and support                                              10,176          10,802        -5.8    % 
Depreciation and amortization                                        2,312           2,508        -7.8    % 
-----------------------------------------------------------      ---------  ---   -------- 
    Total Segment Operating Expenses                                12,488          13,310        -6.2    % 
-----------------------------------------------------------      ---------  ---   -------- 
Segment Operating Income                                             4,360           4,299         1.4    % 
Equity in Net Income of Affiliates                                       -               -           -    % 
----------------------------------------------------------       ---------  ---   -------- 
Segment Contribution                                         $       4,360       $   4,299         1.4    % 
===========================================================      =========  ===   ======== 
 
Segment Operating Income Margin                                       25.9%           24.4%        150   BP 
-----------------------------------------------------------      ---------        --------      ------  ---- 
 
 
 
                                        Supplementary Operating Data 
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Subscribers and connections in thousands 
Unaudited                                                                March 31,                Percent 
                                                             --------------------------------- 
                                                                      2017            2016         Change 
----------------------------------------------------------       --------------   ------------  ------------ 
Business Solutions Wireless Subscribers 
Postpaid/Branded                                                    50,839          48,844         4.1    % 
Reseller                                                                76              64        18.8    % 
Connected Devices                                                   31,439          26,863        17.0    % 
-----------------------------------------------------------      ---------  ---   -------- 
Total Business Solutions Wireless Subscribers                       82,354          75,771         8.7    % 
-----------------------------------------------------------      ---------  ---   -------- 
 
Business Solutions IP Broadband Connections                            980             928         5.6    % 
===========================================================      =========  ===   ========      ======  ==== 
 
 
 
                                                                      Three Months Ended 
                                                                           March 31,             Percent 
                                                                  --------------------------- 
                                                                       2017          2016        Change 
---------------------------------------------------------------    ------------  ------------  ----------- 
Business Solutions Wireless Net Additions(1) 
Postpaid/Branded                                                      (125)          133            -   % 
Reseller                                                                 6           (22)           -   % 
Connected Devices                                                    2,553         1,578         61.8   % 
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Total Business Solutions Wireless Net Additions                      2,434         1,689         44.1   % 
-----------------------------------------------------------------  -------  ---  -------  --- 
 
Business Solutions Wireless Postpaid Churn(1)                         1.07%         1.02%           5   BP 
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Business Solutions IP Broadband 
 Net Additions                                                           4            17        -76.5% 
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(1) 2017 excludes the impact of the 2G shutdown, which was reflected in beginning of period 
 subscriber counts. 
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ENTERTAINMENT GROUP 
 
The Entertainment Group segment provides video, internet, voice communication, and interactive 
 and targeted advertising services to customers located in the U.S. or in U.S. territories. 
 We utilize our copper and IP-based wired network and/or our satellite technology. 
 
 
                                              Segment Results 
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Dollars in millions                                                 Three Months Ended 
Unaudited                                                               March 31,                  Percent 
                                                           ------------------------------------ 
                                                                  2017               2016          Change 
--------------------------------------------------------   ------------------  ----------------  ----------- 
Segment Operating Revenues 
Video entertainment                                        $       9,020       $      8,904          1.3   % 
High-speed internet                                                1,941              1,803          7.7   % 
Legacy voice and data services                                     1,056              1,313        -19.6   % 
Other service and equipment                                          606                638         -5.0   % 
---------------------------------------------------------      ---------  ---      -------- 
    Total Segment Operating Revenues                              12,623             12,658         -0.3   % 
---------------------------------------------------------      ---------  ---      -------- 
 
Segment Operating Expenses 
Operations and support                                             9,601              9,578          0.2   % 
Depreciation and amortization                                      1,419              1,488         -4.6   % 
---------------------------------------------------------      ---------  ---      -------- 
    Total Segment Operating Expenses                              11,020             11,066         -0.4   % 
---------------------------------------------------------      ---------  ---      -------- 
Segment Operating Income                                           1,603              1,592          0.7   % 
Equity in Net Income (Loss) of Affiliates                             (6)                 3            -   % 
---------------------------------------------------------      ---------           -------- 
Segment Contribution                                       $       1,597       $      1,595          0.1   % 
=========================================================      =========  ===      ======== 
 
Segment Operating Income Margin                                     12.7%              12.6%          10  BP 
---------------------------------------------------------      ---------           --------      ------- 
 
 
 
                                        Supplementary Operating Data 
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Subscribers and connections in thousands 
Unaudited                                                               March 31,                  Percent 
                                                           ------------------------------------ 
                                                                    2017               2016        Change 
--------------------------------------------------------       --------------      ------------  ----------- 
Linear Video Connections 
Satellite                                                         21,012             20,112          4.5   % 
U-verse                                                            4,020              5,232        -23.2   % 
---------------------------------------------------------      ---------  ---      -------- 
Total Linear Video Connections                                    25,032             25,344         -1.2   % 
---------------------------------------------------------      ---------  ---      -------- 
 
Broadband Connections 
 IP                                                               13,130             12,542          4.7   % 
 DSL                                                               1,164              1,749        -33.4   % 
---------------------------------------------------------      ---------  ---      -------- 
Total Broadband Connections                                       14,294             14,291            -   % 
---------------------------------------------------------      ---------  ---      -------- 
 
Voice Connections 
Retail Consumer Switched Access Lines                              5,533              6,888        -19.7   % 
U-verse Consumer VoIP Connections                                  5,470              5,225          4.7   % 
---------------------------------------------------------      ---------  ---      -------- 
Total Retail Consumer Voice Connections                           11,003             12,113         -9.2   % 
=========================================================      =========  ===      ========      ======= 
 
 
 
                                                   Three Months Ended 
                                                        March 31,          Percent 
                                                 ----------------------- 
                                                      2017        2016     Change 
----------------------------------------------    -------------  -------  --------- 
Linear Video Net Additions(1) 
Satellite                                                -          328       -   % 
U-verse                                               (233)        (382)   39.0   % 
------------------------------------------------  --------       ------ 
Total Linear Video Net Additions                      (233)         (54)      -   % 
------------------------------------------------  --------       ------ 
 
Broadband Net Additions 
 IP                                                    242          186    30.1   % 
 DSL                                                  (127)        (181)   29.8   % 
------------------------------------------------  --------       ------ 
Total Broadband Net Additions                          115            5       -   % 
------------------------------------------------  --------  ---  ------ 
(1) Includes the impact of customers that migrated to DIRECTV NOW. 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 
 
CONSUMER MOBILITY 
 
The Consumer Mobility segment provides nationwide wireless service to consumers and wholesale 
 and resale wireless subscribers located in the U.S. or in U.S. territories. We utilize our 
 U.S. wireless network to provide voice and data services, including high-speed internet, video, 
 and home monitoring services. 
 
 
                                               Segment Results 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Dollars in millions                                                 Three Months Ended 
Unaudited                                                               March 31,                   Percent 
                                                           ------------------------------------ 
                                                                  2017               2016           Change 
--------------------------------------------------------   ------------------  ----------------  ------------- 
Segment Operating Revenues 
Service                                                    $       6,609       $      6,943         -4.8    % 
Equipment                                                          1,131              1,385        -18.3    % 
---------------------------------------------------------      ---------  ---      -------- 
    Total Segment Operating Revenues                               7,740              8,328         -7.1    % 
---------------------------------------------------------      ---------  ---      -------- 
 
Segment Operating Expenses 
Operations and support                                             4,528              4,912         -7.8    % 
Depreciation and amortization                                        873                922         -5.3    % 
---------------------------------------------------------      ---------  ---      -------- 
    Total Segment Operating Expenses                               5,401              5,834         -7.4    % 
---------------------------------------------------------      ---------  ---      -------- 
Segment Operating Income                                           2,339              2,494         -6.2    % 
Equity in Net Income of Affiliates                                     -                  -            -    % 
--------------------------------------------------------       ---------  ---      -------- 
Segment Contribution                                       $       2,339       $      2,494         -6.2    % 
=========================================================      =========  ===      ======== 
 
Segment Operating Income Margin                                     30.2%              29.9%          30   BP 
---------------------------------------------------------      ---------           --------      -------  ---- 
 
 
 
                                         Supplementary Operating Data 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Subscribers and connections in thousands 
Unaudited                                                               March 31,                   Percent 
                                                           ------------------------------------ 
                                                                    2017               2016         Change 
--------------------------------------------------------       --------------      ------------  ------------- 
Consumer Mobility Subscribers 
Postpaid                                                          26,510             28,294         -6.3    % 
Prepaid                                                           13,844             12,171         13.7    % 
---------------------------------------------------------      ---------  ---      -------- 
Branded                                                           40,354             40,465         -0.3    % 
Reseller                                                          10,549             13,313        -20.8    % 
Connected Devices                                                    961                896          7.3    % 
---------------------------------------------------------      ---------  ---      -------- 
Total Consumer Mobility Subscribers                               51,864             54,674         -5.1    % 
=========================================================      =========  ===      ========      =======  ==== 
 
 
 
                                                                    Three Months Ended 
                                                                         March 31,           Percent 
                                                                --------------------------- 
                                                                     2017          2016      Change 
-------------------------------------------------------------    -------------  -----------  ------- 
Consumer Mobility Net Additions(1) 
Postpaid                                                             (66)           (4)            -    % 
Prepaid                                                              282           500         -43.6    % 
---------------------------------------------------------------  -------  ----  ------  --- 
Branded                                                              216           496         -56.5    % 
Reseller                                                            (588)         (378)        -55.6    % 
Connected Devices                                                     19           (26)            -    % 
---------------------------------------------------------------  -------  ----  ------ 
Total Consumer Mobility Net Additions                               (353)           92             -    % 
---------------------------------------------------------------  -------   ---  ------  --- 
 
Total Churn(1)                                                      2.42%         2.11%           31   BP 
Postpaid Churn(1)                                                   1.22%         1.24%           -2   BP 
---------------------------------------------------------------  -------   ---  ------ 
(1) 2017 excludes the impact of the 2G shutdown, which was reflected in beginning of period 
 subscriber counts. 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 
 
INTERNATIONAL 
 
The International segment provides entertainment services in Latin America and wireless services 
 in Mexico. Video entertainment services are provided to primarily residential customers using 
 satellite technology. We utilize our regional and national wireless networks in Mexico to 
 provide consumer and business customers with wireless data and voice communication services. 
 Our international subsidiaries conduct business in their local currency and operating results 
 are converted to U.S. dollars using official exchange rates. 
 
 
                                               Segment Results 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Dollars in millions                                                   Three Months 
                                                                          Ended 
Unaudited                                                               March 31,                    Percent 
                                                        ----------------------------------------- 
                                                                 2017                 2016           Change 
-----------------------------------------------------   ----------------------  -----------------  ----------- 
Segment Operating Revenues 
Video entertainment                                     $       1,341           $      1,130          18.7   % 
Wireless service                                                  475                    455           4.4   % 
Wireless equipment                                                113                     82          37.8   % 
------------------------------------------------------      ---------      ---      -------- 
    Total Segment Operating Revenues                            1,929                  1,667          15.7   % 
------------------------------------------------------      ---------      ---      -------- 
 
Segment Operating Expenses 
Operations and support                                          1,759                  1,588          10.8   % 
Depreciation and amortization                                     290                    277           4.7   % 
------------------------------------------------------      ---------      ---      -------- 
    Total Segment Operating Expenses                            2,049                  1,865           9.9   % 
------------------------------------------------------      ---------      ---      -------- 
Segment Operating Income (Loss)                                  (120)                  (198)         39.4   % 
Equity in Net Income (Loss) of Affiliates                          20                     14          42.9   % 
------------------------------------------------------      ---------      ---      -------- 
Segment Contribution                                    $        (100)          $       (184)         45.7% 
======================================================      =========      ===      ======== 
 
Segment Operating Income Margin                                  (6.2)      %          (11.9)  %       570  BP 
------------------------------------------------------      ---------               --------       ------- 
 
 
 
                                         Supplementary Operating Data 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Subscribers and connections in thousands 
Unaudited                                                               March 31,                    Percent 
                                                        ----------------------------------------- 
                                                                   2017                 2016         Change 
-----------------------------------------------------       ------------------      -------------  ----------- 
Mexican Wireless Subscribers 
Postpaid                                                        5,095                  4,404          15.7   % 
Prepaid                                                         7,244                  4,445          63.0   % 
------------------------------------------------------      ---------      ---      -------- 
Branded                                                        12,339                  8,849          39.4   % 
Reseller                                                          267                    364         -26.6   % 
------------------------------------------------------      ---------      ---      -------- 
Total Mexican Wireless Subscribers                             12,606                  9,213          36.8   % 
------------------------------------------------------      ---------      ---      -------- 
 
Latin America Satellite Subscribers 
PanAmericana                                                    8,090                  7,094          14.0   % 
SKY Brazil                                                      5,588                  5,342           4.6   % 
------------------------------------------------------      ---------      ---      -------- 
Total Latin America Satellite Subscribers                      13,678                 12,436          10.0   % 
======================================================      =========      ===      ========       ======= 
 
 
 
                                                                    Three Months Ended 
                                                                         March 31,           Percent 
                                                                  ----------------------- 
                                                                       2017        2016      Change 
---------------------------------------------------------------    ------------  --------  ----------- 
Mexican Wireless Net Additions 
Postpaid                                                               130           116     12.1   % 
Prepaid                                                                517           450     14.9   % 
-----------------------------------------------------------------  -------  ---  ------- 
Branded                                                                647           566     14.3   % 
Reseller                                                               (14)          (37)    62.2   % 
-----------------------------------------------------------------  -------       ------- 
Total Mexican Wireless Net Additions                                   633           529     19.7   % 
-----------------------------------------------------------------  -------  ---  ------- 
 
Latin America Satellite Net Additions(1) 
PanAmericana                                                            52            28     85.7   % 
SKY Brazil                                                              39          (101)       -   % 
-----------------------------------------------------------------  -------  ---  ------- 
Total Latin America Satellite Net Additions                             91           (73)       -   % 
-----------------------------------------------------------------  -------  ---  ------- 
(1) In 2017 we updated the methodology used to account for prepaid video connections. The 
 impact of this change is excluded. 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 
 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATING INFORMATION - AT&T MOBILITY 
 
As a supplemental discussion of our operating results, for comparison purposes, we are providing 
 a view of our combined domestic wireless operations (AT&T Mobility). 
 
 
                                             Operating Results 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 
Dollars in millions                                                Three Months Ended 
Unaudited                                                               March 31,                  Percent 
                                                          ------------------------------------- 
                                                                  2017               2016          Change 
-------------------------------------------------------   --------------------  ---------------  ----------- 
Operating Revenues 
Service                                                   $        14,538       $    14,798         -1.8   % 
Equipment                                                           2,629             3,156        -16.7   % 
--------------------------------------------------------      -----------  ---   ---------- 
    Total Operating Revenues                                       17,167            17,954         -4.4   % 
--------------------------------------------------------      -----------  ---   ---------- 
 
Operating Expenses 
Operations and support                                              9,998            10,624         -5.9   % 
Depreciation and amortization                                       1,997             2,056         -2.9   % 
--------------------------------------------------------      -----------  ---   ---------- 
    Total Operating Expenses                                       11,995            12,680         -5.4   % 
--------------------------------------------------------      -----------  ---   ---------- 
Operating Income                                                    5,172             5,274         -1.9   % 
========================================================      ===========  ===   ========== 
 
Operating Income Margin                                              30.1%             29.4%          70  BP 
--------------------------------------------------------      -----------        ----------      ------- 
 
 
 
                                        Supplementary Operating Data 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 
Subscribers and connections in thousands 
Unaudited                                                               March 31,                  Percent 
                                                          ------------------------------------- 
                                                                    2017              2016         Change 
-------------------------------------------------------       ----------------   --------------  ----------- 
AT&T Mobility Subscribers 
Postpaid                                                           77,349            77,138          0.3   % 
Prepaid                                                            13,844            12,171         13.7   % 
--------------------------------------------------------      -----------  ---   ---------- 
Branded                                                            91,193            89,309          2.1   % 
Reseller                                                           10,625            13,378        -20.6   % 
Connected Devices                                                  32,400            27,758         16.7   % 
--------------------------------------------------------      -----------  ---   ---------- 
Total AT&T Mobility Subscribers                                   134,218           130,445          2.9   % 
--------------------------------------------------------      -----------  ---   ---------- 
 
Domestic Licensed POPs (000,000)                                      325               322          0.9   % 
========================================================      ===========  ===   ==========      ======= 
 
 
 
                                                                   Three Months Ended 
                                                                       March 31,                Percent 
                                                             ------------------------------ 
                                                                   2017           2016          Change 
----------------------------------------------------------    --------------  -------------  ------------- 
AT&T Mobility Net Additions 
Postpaid                                                           (191)           129             -    % 
Prepaid                                                             282            500         -43.6    % 
------------------------------------------------------------  ---------  ---  --------  --- 
Branded                                                              91            629         -85.5    % 
Reseller                                                           (582)          (400)        -45.5    % 
Connected Devices                                                 2,572          1,552          65.7    % 
------------------------------------------------------------  ---------  ---  --------  --- 
Total AT&T Mobility Net Additions                                 2,081          1,781          16.8    % 
------------------------------------------------------------  ---------  ---  --------  --- 
M&A Activity, Partitioned Customers and 
 Other Adjustments                                               (2,723)            24             -    % 
 
Total Churn(1)                                                     1.46%          1.42%            4   BP 
Branded Churn(1)                                                   1.71%          1.63%            8   BP 
Postpaid Churn(1)                                                  1.12%          1.10%            2   BP 
Postpaid Phone Only Churn(1)                                       0.90%          0.96%           -6   BP 
------------------------------------------------------------  ---------       -------- 
 (1) 2017 excludes the impact of the 2G shutdown, which was reflected in beginning of period 
  subscriber counts. 
========================================================================================================== 
 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL SEGMENT RECONCILIATION 
 
 
                                                 Three Months Ended 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Dollars in millions 
Unaudited 
 
March 31, 2017 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                                                                        Equity in 
                                   Operations              Depreciation   Operating    Net Income 
                                   and Support                  and         Income      (Loss) of       Segment 
                        Revenues    Expenses     EBITDA    Amortization     (Loss)     Affiliates    Contribution 
--------------------   ----------  -----------   -------   -------------  ----------   -----------   ------------- 
Business Solutions     $   16,848  $    10,176   $ 6,672   $       2,312  $    4,360   $         -   $       4,360 
Entertainment Group        12,623        9,601     3,022           1,419       1,603            (6)          1,597 
Consumer Mobility           7,740        4,528     3,212             873       2,339             -           2,339 
International               1,929        1,759       170             290        (120)           20            (100) 
---------------------      ------   ----------    ------    ------------   ---------    ----------    ------------ 
Segment Total              39,140       26,064    13,076           4,894       8,182   $        14   $       8,196 
=====================      ======   ==========    ======    ============   =========    ==========    ============ 
Corporate and Other           225          221         4              31         (27) 
Acquisition-related 
 items                          -          207      (207)          1,202      (1,409) 
Certain Significant 
 items                          -         (118)      118               -         118 
---------------------      ------   ----------    ------    ------------   --------- 
AT&T Inc.              $   39,365  $    26,374   $12,991   $       6,127  $    6,864 
=====================      ======   ==========    ======    ============   ========= 
 
 
March 31, 2016 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                                                                        Equity in 
                                   Operations              Depreciation   Operating    Net Income 
                                   and Support                  and         Income      (Loss) of       Segment 
                        Revenues    Expenses     EBITDA    Amortization     (Loss)     Affiliates    Contribution 
--------------------   ----------  -----------   -------   -------------  ----------   -----------   ------------- 
Business Solutions     $   17,609  $    10,802   $ 6,807   $       2,508  $    4,299   $         -   $       4,299 
Entertainment Group        12,658        9,578     3,080           1,488       1,592             3           1,595 
Consumer Mobility           8,328        4,912     3,416             922       2,494             -           2,494 
International               1,667        1,588        79             277        (198)           14            (184) 
---------------------      ------   ----------    ------    ------------   ---------    ----------    ------------ 
Segment Total              40,262       26,880    13,382           5,195       8,187   $        17   $       8,204 
=====================      ======   ==========    ======    ============   =========    ==========    ============ 
Corporate and Other           273          377      (104)             17        (121) 
Acquisition-related 
 items                          -          295      (295)          1,351      (1,646) 
Certain Significant 
 items                          -         (711)      711               -         711 
---------------------      ------   ----------    ------    ------------   --------- 
AT&T Inc 
===================================================================================================================== 
 

Discussion and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures

We believe the following measures are relevant and useful information to investors as they are part of AT&T's internal management reporting and planning processes and are important metrics that management uses to evaluate the operating performance of AT&T and its segments. Management also uses these measures as a method of comparing performance with that of many of our competitors.

Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is defined as cash from operations minus Capital expenditures. Free cash flow after dividends is defined as cash from operations minus Capital expenditures and dividends. Free cash flow dividend payout ratio is defined as the percentage of dividends paid to free cash flow. We believe these metrics provide useful information to our investors because management views free cash flow as an important indicator of how much cash is generated by routine business operations, including Capital expenditures, and makes decisions based on it. Management also views free cash flow as a measure of cash available to pay debt and return cash to shareowners.

 
      Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Dividend Payout Ratio 
------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Dollars in millions                            Three Months Ended 
                                                   March 31, 
                                                  2017       2016 
------------------------------------------      --------   -------- 
Net cash provided by operating activities   $      9,218  $   7,900 
Less: Capital expenditures                       (6,015)    (4,669) 
------------------------------------------      --------   -------- 
Free Cash Flow                                     3,203      3,231 
------------------------------------------      --------   -------- 
 
Less: Dividends paid                             (3,009)    (2,947) 
------------------------------------------      --------   -------- 
Free Cash Flow after Dividends              $        194  $     284 
------------------------------------------      --------   -------- 
Free Cash Flow Dividend Payout Ratio               93.9%      91.2% 
------------------------------------------      --------   -------- 
 

EBITDA

Our calculation of EBITDA, as presented, may differ from similarly titled measures reported by other companies. For AT&T, EBITDA excludes other income (expense) - net, and equity in net income (loss) of affiliates, as these do not reflect the operating results of our subscriber base or operations that are not under our control. Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates represents the proportionate share of the net income (loss) of affiliates in which we exercise significant influence, but do not control. Because we do not control these entities, management excludes these results when evaluating the performance of our primary operations. EBITDA also excludes interest expense and the provision for income taxes. Excluding these items eliminates the expenses associated with our capital and tax structures. Finally, EBITDA excludes depreciation and amortization in order to eliminate the impact of capital investments. EBITDA does not give effect to cash used for debt service requirements and thus does not reflect available funds for distributions, reinvestment or other discretionary uses. EBITDA is not presented as an alternative measure of operating results or cash flows from operations, as determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

EBITDA service margin is calculated as EBITDA divided by service revenues.

When discussing our segment results, EBITDA excludes equity in net income (loss) of affiliates, and depreciation and amortization from segment contribution. For our supplemental presentation of our combined domestic wireless operations (AT&T Mobility) and our supplemental presentation of the Mexico Wireless and Latin America operations of our International segment, EBITDA excludes depreciation and amortization from operating income.

1

These measures are used by management as a gauge of our success in acquiring, retaining and servicing subscribers because we believe these measures reflect AT&T's ability to generate and grow subscriber revenues while providing a high level of customer service in a cost-effective manner. Management also uses these measures as a method of comparing segment performance with that of many of its competitors. The financial and operating metrics which affect EBITDA include the key revenue and expense drivers for which segment managers are responsible and upon which we evaluate their performance. Management uses Mexico Wireless EBITDA in evaluating profitability trends after our two Mexico wireless acquisitions in 2015, and our investments in building a nationwide LTE network by end of 2018. Management uses Latin America EBITDA in evaluating the ability of our Latin America operations to generate cash to finance its own operations.

We believe EBITDA Service Margin (EBITDA as a percentage of service revenues) to be a more relevant measure than EBITDA Margin (EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue) for our Consumer Mobility segment operating margin and our supplemental AT&T Mobility operating margin. We also use wireless service revenues to calculate margin to facilitate comparison, both internally and externally with our wireless competitors, as they calculate their margins using wireless service revenues as well.

There are material limitations to using these non-GAAP financial measures. EBITDA, EBITDA margin and EBITDA service margin, as we have defined them, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Furthermore, these performance measures do not take into account certain significant items, including depreciation and amortization, interest expense, tax expense and equity in net income (loss) of affiliates. Management compensates for these limitations by carefully analyzing how its competitors present performance measures that are similar in nature to EBITDA as we present it, and considering the economic effect of the excluded expense items independently as well as in connection with its analysis of net income as calculated in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA, EBITDA margin and EBITDA service margin should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP.

 
           EBITDA, EBITDA Margin and EBITDA Service Margin 
--------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Dollars in millions                              Three Months Ended 
                                                     March 31, 
                                               ---------------------- 
                                                     2017      2016 
---------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
Net Income                                     $      3,574  $  3,885 
Additions: 
   Income Tax Expense                                 1,804     2,122 
   Interest Expense                                   1,293     1,207 
   Equity in Net (Income) Loss of Affiliates            173      (13) 
   Other (Income) Expense - Net                          20      (70) 
   Depreciation and amortization                      6,127     6,563 
---------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
EBITDA                                               12,991    13,694 
---------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
 
Total Operating Revenues                             39,365    40,535 
Service Revenues                                     36,456    37,101 
 
EBITDA Margin                                         33.0%     33.8% 
EBITDA Service Margin                                 35.6%     36.9% 
---------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
 

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     Segment EBITDA, EBITDA Margin and EBITDA Service Margin 
------------------------------------------------------------------ 
Dollars in millions                           Three Months Ended 
                                                  March 31, 
                                            ---------------------- 
                                                  2017      2016 
------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
Business Solutions Segment 
------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
Segment Contribution                        $      4,360  $  4,299 
Additions: 
Depreciation and amortization                      2,312     2,508 
------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
EBITDA                                             6,672     6,807 
------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
 
Total Segment Operating Revenues                  16,848    17,609 
 
Segment Operating Income Margin                    25.9%     24.4% 
EBITDA Margin                                      39.6%     38.7% 
 
Entertainment Group Segment 
------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
Segment Contribution                        $      1,597  $  1,595 
Additions: 
Equity in Net (Income) Loss of Affiliates              6       (3) 
Depreciation and amortization                      1,419     1,488 
------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
EBITDA                                             3,022     3,080 
------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
 
Total Segment Operating Revenues                  12,623    12,658 
 
Segment Operating Income Margin                    12.7%     12.6% 
EBITDA Margin                                      23.9%     24.3% 
 
Consumer Mobility Segment 
------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
Segment Contribution                        $      2,339  $  2,494 
Additions: 
Depreciation and amortization                        873       922 
------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
EBITDA                                             3,212     3,416 
------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
 
Total Segment Operating Revenues                   7,740     8,328 
Service Revenues                                   6,609     6,943 
 
Segment Operating Income Margin                    30.2%     29.9% 
EBITDA Margin                                      41.5%     41.0% 
EBITDA Service Margin                              48.6%     49.2% 
 
International Segment 
------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
Segment Contribution                        $      (100)  $  (184) 
Additions: 
Equity in Net (Income) of Affiliates                (20)      (14) 
Depreciation and amortization                        290       277 
------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
EBITDA                                               170        79 
------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
 
Total Segment Operating Revenues                   1,929     1,667 
 
Segment Operating Income Margin                    -6.2%    -11.9% 
EBITDA Margin                                       8.8%      4.7% 
------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
 

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   Supplemental AT&T Mobility EBITDA, EBITDA Margin and EBITDA Service Margin 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Dollars in millions                                         Three Months Ended 
                                                                March 31, 
                                                         ------------------------ 
                                                               2017        2016 
-------------------------------------------------------      ---------   -------- 
AT&T Mobility 
-------------------------------------------------------      ---------   -------- 
Operating Income                                         $       5,172  $   5,274 
   Add: Depreciation and amortization                            1,997      2,056 
-------------------------------------------------------      ---------   -------- 
EBITDA                                                           7,169      7,330 
-------------------------------------------------------      ---------   -------- 
 
Total Operating Revenues                                        17,167     17,954 
Service Revenues                                                14,538     14,798 
 
Operating Income Margin                                          30.1%      29.4% 
EBITDA Margin                                                    41.8%      40.8% 
EBITDA Service Margin                                            49.3%      49.5% 
-------------------------------------------------------      ---------   -------- 
 
 
      Supplemental Latin America EBITDA and EBITDA Margin 
---------------------------------------------------------------- 
Dollars in millions                         Three Months Ended 
                                                March 31, 
                                          ---------------------- 
                                                2017      2016 
----------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
International - Latin America 
----------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
Operating Income                          $         77  $     53 
   Add: Depreciation and amortization              214       196 
----------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
EBITDA                                             291       249 
----------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
 
Total Operating Revenues                         1,341     1,130 
 
Operating Income Margin                           5.7%      4.7% 
EBITDA Margin                                    21.7%     22.0% 
----------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
 
 
         Supplemental Mexico EBITDA and EBITDA Margin 
-------------------------------------------------------------- 
Dollars in millions                       Three Months Ended 
                                              March 31, 
                                        ---------------------- 
                                              2017      2016 
--------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
International - Mexico 
--------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
Operating Income                        $      (197)  $  (251) 
   Add: Depreciation and amortization             76        81 
--------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
EBITDA                                         (121)     (170) 
--------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
 
Total Operating Revenues                         588       537 
 
Operating Income Margin                       -33.5%    -46.7% 
EBITDA Margin                                 -20.6%    -31.7% 
--------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
 

Adjusting Items

Adjusting items include revenues and costs we consider nonoperational in nature, such as items arising from asset acquisitions or dispositions. We also adjust for net actuarial gains or losses associated with our pension and postemployment benefit plans due to the often significant impact on our fourth-quarter results (we immediately recognize this gain or loss in the income statement, pursuant to our accounting policy for the recognition of actuarial gains and losses.) Consequently, our adjusted results reflect an expected return on plan assets rather than the actual return on plan assets, as included in the GAAP measure of income.

4

The tax impact of adjusting items is calculated using the effective tax rate during the quarter except for adjustments that, given their magnitude can drive a change in the effective tax rate, reflect the actual tax expense or combined marginal rate of approximately 38%. For years prior to 2017, adjustments related to Mexico operations were taxed at the 30% marginal rate for Mexico.

 
                                               Adjusting Items 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Dollars in millions                                                                      Three Months Ended 
                                                                                             March 31, 
                                                                                       ---------------------- 
                                                                                             2017      2016 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---  -------   ------- 
Operating Expenses 
   DIRECTV and other video merger integration costs                                     $       127  $    173 
   Mexico merger integration costs                                                               39        81 
   Time Warner merger costs                                                                      41         - 
   Wireless merger integration costs                                                              -        42 
   Employee separation costs                                                                      -        25 
   (Gain) loss on transfer of wireless spectrum                                               (118)     (736) 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---  -------   ------- 
Adjustments to Operations and Support Expenses                                                   89     (415) 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---  -------   ------- 
   Amortization of intangible assets                                                          1,202     1,351 
Adjustments to Operating Expenses                                                             1,291       936 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---  -------   ------- 
Other 
   Merger related interest expense and exchange fees (1)                                        109        16 
   (Gain) loss on sale of assets, impairments and other adjustments                             257         4 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---  -------   ------- 
Adjustments to Income Before Income Taxes                                                     1,657       956 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---  -------   ------- 
   Tax impact of adjustments                                                                    556       331 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---  -------   ------- 
Adjustments to Net Income                                                               $     1,101  $    625 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---  -------   ------- 
(1) Includes interest expense incurred on the debt issued prior to the close of merger transactions 
 and fees 
 associated with the exchange of DIRECTV notes for AT&T notes. 
 

Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Operating Income Margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted EBITDA service margin and Adjusted diluted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures calculated by excluding from operating revenues, operating expenses and income tax expense certain significant items that are non-operational or non-recurring in nature, including dispositions and merger integration and transaction costs. Management believes that these measures provide relevant and useful information to investors and other users of our financial data in evaluating the effectiveness of our operations and underlying business trends.

Adjusted Operating Revenues, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Operating Income Margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted EBITDA service margin and Adjusted diluted EPS should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. AT&T's calculation of Adjusted items, as presented, may differ from similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

 
           Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Operating Income Margin, 
     Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin and Adjusted EBITDA Service Margin 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Dollars in millions                                            Three Months Ended 
                                                                   March 31, 
                                                             ---------------------- 
                                                                   2017      2016 
-----------------------------------------------------------  ---  -------   ------- 
Operating Income                                              $     6,864  $  7,131 
Adjustments to Operating Expenses                                   1,291       936 
-----------------------------------------------------------  ---  -------   ------- 
Adjusted Operating Income                                           8,155     8,067 
-----------------------------------------------------------  ---  -------   ------- 
 
EBITDA                                                             12,991    13,694 
Adjustments to Operations and Support Expenses                         89     (415) 
-----------------------------------------------------------  ---  -------   ------- 
Adjusted EBITDA                                                    13,080    13,279 
-----------------------------------------------------------  ---  -------   ------- 
 
Total Operating Revenues                                           39,365    40,535 
Service Revenues                                                   36,456    37,101 
 
Operating Income Margin                                             17.4%     17.6% 
Adjusted Operating Income Margin                                    20.7%     19.9% 
Adjusted EBITDA Margin                                              33.2%     32.8% 
Adjusted EBITDA Service Margin                                      35.9%     35.8% 
-----------------------------------------------------------  ---  -------   ------- 
 

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                                       Adjusted Diluted EPS 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                                                              Three Months Ended 
                                                                                  March 31, 
                                                                            ---------------------- 
                                                                                  2017      2016 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS)                                            $       0.56  $   0.61 
   Amortization of intangible assets                                                0.13      0.14 
   Merger integration and other items(1)                                            0.03      0.03 
   Asset abandonments, impairments and other adjustments                            0.03      0.02 
   (Gain) loss on transfer of wireless spectrum                                   (0.01)    (0.08) 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
Adjusted EPS                                                                $       0.74  $   0.72 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
Year-over-year growth - Adjusted                                                    2.8% 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding 
 with Dilution (000,000)                                                           6,186     6,190 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------      --------   ------- 
(1) Includes combined merger integration items, merger-related interest expense and DIRECTV 
 exchange fees. 
 

Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA

Net Debt to EBITDA ratios are non-GAAP financial measures frequently used by investors and credit rating agencies and management believes these measures provide relevant and useful information to investors and other users of our financial data. The Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio is calculated by dividing the Net Debt by annualized Adjusted EBITDA. Net Debt is calculated by subtracting cash and cash equivalents and certificates of deposit and time deposits that are greater than 90 days, from the sum of debt maturing within one year and long-term debt. Annualized Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by annualizing the year-to-date Adjusted EBITDA.

 
                          Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Dollars in millions                              Three Months Ended 
                                               --------------------- 
                                                     Mar. 31,           YTD 
                                                       2017             2017 
---------------------------------------------  ---------------------  -------- 
Adjusted EBITDA                                 $             13,080  $ 13,080 
Annualized Adjusted EBITDA                                              52,320 
   End-of-period current debt                                           12,681 
   End-of-period long-term debt                                        120,568 
Total End-of-Period Debt                                               133,249 
   Less: Cash and Cash Equivalents                                      14,884 
Net Debt Balance                                                       118,365 
---------------------------------------------  ---  ----------------   ------- 
Annualized Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio                              2.26 
---------------------------------------------  ---  ----------------   ------- 
 

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Supplemental Operational Measures

We provide a supplemental discussion of our domestic wireless operations that is calculated by combining our Consumer Mobility and Business Solutions segments, and then adjusting to remove non-wireless operations. The following table presents a reconciliation of our supplemental AT&T Mobility results.

 
                                             Supplemental Operational Measure 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                                             Three Months Ended 
                                    March 31, 2017                                       March 31, 2016 
                   ------------------------------------------------   ---------------------------------------------------- 
                   Consumer   Business                       AT&T     Consumer   Business                         AT&T 
                   Mobility   Solutions   Adjustments(1)   Mobility   Mobility   Solutions   Adjustments(1)     Mobility 
----------------   --------   ---------   --------------   --------   --------   ---------   --------------   ------------ 
Operating 
Revenues 
   Wireless 
    service       $   6,609  $    7,929  $             -  $  14,538  $   6,943  $    7,855  $             -  $      14,798 
   Fixed 
    strategic 
    services              -       2,974          (2,974)          -          -       2,751          (2,751)              - 
   Legacy voice 
    and data 
    services              -       3,630          (3,630)          -          -       4,373          (4,373)              - 
   Other service 
    and 
    equipment             -         817            (817)          -          -         859            (859)              - 
   Wireless 
    equipment         1,131       1,498                -      2,629      1,385       1,771                -          3,156 
----------------   --------   ---------   --------------   --------   --------   ---------   --------------   ------------ 
Total Operating 
 Revenues             7,740      16,848          (7,421)     17,167      8,328      17,609          (7,983)         17,954 
----------------   --------   ---------   --------------   --------   --------   ---------   --------------   ------------ 
 
Operating 
Expenses 
   Operations 
    and support       4,528      10,176          (4,706)      9,998      4,912      10,802          (5,090)         10,624 
EBITDA                3,212       6,672          (2,715)      7,169      3,416       6,807          (2,893)          7,330 
   Depreciation 
    and 
    amortization        873       2,312          (1,188)      1,997        922       2,508          (1,374)          2,056 
----------------   --------   ---------   --------------   --------   --------   ---------   --------------   ------------ 
Total Operating 
 Expense              5,401      12,488          (5,894)     11,995      5,834      13,310          (6,464)         12,680 
----------------   --------   ---------   --------------   --------   --------   ---------   --------------   ------------ 
Operating Income  $   2,339  $    4,360  $       (1,527)  $   5,172  $   2,494  $    4,299  $       (1,519)  $       5,274 
----------------   --------   ---------   --------------   --------   --------   ---------   --------------   ------------ 
(1) Non-wireless (fixed) operations reported in Business Solutions segment. 
 

We provide a supplemental presentation of the Latin America and Mexico Wireless operations within our International segment. The following table presents a reconciliation of our International segment.

 
                                       Supplemental International 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                                       Three Months Ended 
                                     March 31, 2017                           March 31, 2016 
                         --------------------------------------   -------------------------------------- 
                         Latin America   Mexico   International   Latin America   Mexico   International 
----------------------   -------------   ------   -------------   -------------   ------   ------------- 
Operating Revenues 
Video Service           $        1,341  $     -  $        1,341  $        1,130  $     -  $        1,130 
Wireless Service                     -      475             475               -      455             455 
Wireless Equipment                   -      113             113               -       82              82 
----------------------   -------------   ------   -------------   -------------   ------   ------------- 
Total Operating 
 Revenues                        1,341      588           1,929           1,130      537           1,667 
----------------------   -------------   ------   -------------   -------------   ------   ------------- 
 
Operating Expenses 
   Operations and 
    support                      1,050      709           1,759             881      707           1,588 
   Depreciation and 
    amortization                   214       76             290             196       81             277 
----------------------   -------------   ------   -------------   -------------   ------   ------------- 
Total Operating 
 Expense                         1,264      785           2,049           1,077      788           1,865 
----------------------   -------------   ------   -------------   -------------   ------   ------------- 
Operating Income                    77    (197)           (120)              53    (251)           (198) 
----------------------   -------------   ------   -------------   -------------   ------   ------------- 
Equity in Net Income 
 of Affiliates                      20        -              20              14        -              14 
----------------------   -------------   ------   -------------   -------------   ------   ------------- 
 Segment Contribution   $           97  $ (197)  $        (100)  $           67  $ (251)  $        (184) 
----------------------   -------------   ------   -------------   -------------   ------   ------------- 
 

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