Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
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| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements | Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements On August 1, 2025, United States Cellular Corporation changed its name to Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (Array). Array is used throughout this report even when referring to historical periods. As of December 31, 2025, Array, a Delaware Corporation, is an 82.0%-owned subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS). The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are presented for continuing operations, except for Note 2 — Discontinued Operations. Nature of Operations Array connects America through digital infrastructure by leasing tower space to tenants and providing ancillary services. Array also holds noncontrolling interests in primarily wireless operating companies and holds certain wireless spectrum licenses. As of December 31, 2025, Array owns 4,450 towers in 19 states. Array has one reportable segment. Through July 31, 2025, Array provided wireless communication services; these operations and certain wireless spectrum licenses were disposed of on August 1, 2025. Principles of Consolidation The accounting policies of Array conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) as set forth in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). Unless otherwise specified, references to accounting provisions and GAAP in these notes refer to the requirements of the FASB ASC. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Array, subsidiaries in which it has a controlling financial interest, general partnerships in which Array has a majority partnership interest and certain entities in which Array has a variable interest that requires consolidation into the Array financial statements under GAAP. See Note 14 — Variable Interest Entities for additional information relating to Array’s VIEs. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income was not included because comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 equaled net income. Certain numbers included herein are rounded to thousands or millions for ease of presentation; however, certain calculated amounts and percentages are determined using the unrounded numbers. Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect (a) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and (b) the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Cash and cash equivalents include cash and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Cash and cash equivalents subject to contractual restrictions are classified as restricted cash. As of December 31, 2024, restricted cash primarily consists of balances required under the receivables securitization agreement. See Note 12 — Debt for additional information related to the receivables securitization agreement. The following table provides a reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheet to the total of the amounts in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses Accounts receivable primarily consist of amounts owed by customers for space on towers, including site inspections, structural analyses and other fees. Array estimates expected credit losses related to accounts receivable balances based on a review of available and relevant information including current economic conditions, projected economic conditions, historical loss experience, account aging, and other factors that could affect collectability. Expected credit losses are determined for each pool of accounts receivable balances that share similar risk characteristics. The allowance for credit losses is the best estimate of the amount of expected credit losses related to existing accounts receivable. Array does not have any off-balance sheet credit exposure related to its customers. Inventory Inventory consisted primarily of wireless devices stated at the lower of cost, which approximated cost determined on a first-in first-out basis, or net realizable value. Net realizable value was determined by reference to the stand-alone selling price. All inventory balances are included in discontinued operations. Licenses Licenses consist of direct and incremental costs incurred in acquiring Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wireless spectrum licenses that generally provide Array with the exclusive right to utilize designated radio spectrum within specific geographic service areas to provide wireless service. Although wireless spectrum licenses are issued for a fixed period of time, generally ten years, or in some cases or fifteen years, the FCC has granted license renewals routinely and at a nominal cost. The wireless spectrum licenses held by Array expire at various dates. Array believes that it is probable that its future wireless spectrum license renewal applications will be granted. Array applies a consistent treatment to its wireless spectrum licenses with FCC build-out requirements that have not yet been satisfied as Array believes it is reasonable to assume that such requirements will be met by the FCC imposed deadlines. However, Array's efforts to opportunistically monetize its remaining spectrum assets not subject to executed agreements may impact future build-out requirements and wireless spectrum license renewal applications. Array determined that there are currently no legal, regulatory, contractual, competitive, economic or other factors that limit the useful lives of the wireless spectrum licenses. Therefore, Array has determined that wireless spectrum licenses are indefinite-lived intangible assets. Array performs its annual impairment assessment of wireless spectrum licenses as of November 1 of each year or more frequently if there are events or circumstances that cause Array to believe it is more likely than not that the carrying value of wireless spectrum licenses exceeds fair value. For purposes of its impairment test, Array had seven units of accounting in 2025 and twelve units of accounting in 2024. Array performed a quantitative impairment assessment of certain wireless spectrum licenses in the third quarter of 2025 and a qualitative impairment assessment as of its annual testing date of November 1, 2025 to determine whether the wireless spectrum licenses were impaired. Based on the impairment assessment performed during the third quarter of 2025, an impairment of wireless spectrum licenses was recorded. There was no further quantitative assessment or impairment indicated in the fourth quarter of 2025. Array performed a quantitative impairment assessment in the third quarter of 2024 and a qualitative impairment assessment as of its annual testing date of November 1, 2024 to determine whether the wireless spectrum licenses were impaired. Based on the impairment assessment performed during the third quarter of 2024, an impairment of wireless spectrum licenses was recorded. There was no further quantitative assessment or impairment indicated in the fourth quarter of 2024. See Note 7 — Intangible Assets for additional details related to the wireless spectrum license impairments. Investments in Unconsolidated Entities For its equity method investments for which financial information is readily available, Array records its equity in the earnings of the entity in the current period. For its equity method investments for which financial information is not readily available, Array records its equity in the earnings of the entity on a one quarter lag basis. Property, Plant and Equipment Array’s Property, plant and equipment is stated at the original cost of construction or purchase including capitalized costs of certain taxes, payroll-related expenses, interest and estimated costs to remove the assets. Expenditures that enhance the productive capacity of assets in service or extend their useful lives are capitalized and depreciated. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs of assets in service are charged to Cost of operations or Selling, general and administrative expense, as applicable. Retirements and disposals of assets are recorded by removing the original cost of the asset (along with the related accumulated depreciation) from plant in service and recording it, together with proceeds, if any, and net removal costs (removal costs less an applicable accrued asset retirement obligation and salvage value realized), as a gain or loss, as appropriate. Software licenses that qualify for capitalization as an asset are accounted for as the acquisition of an asset and the incurrence of a liability to the extent that the license fees are not fully paid at acquisition. Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the related asset. Array depreciates leasehold improvement assets over periods ranging from one year to thirty years; such periods approximate the shorter of the assets’ economic lives or the specific lease terms. Useful lives of specific assets are reviewed throughout the year to determine if changes in technology or other business changes would warrant accelerating the depreciation of those specific assets. See Note 9 — Property, Plant and Equipment for additional details related to useful lives. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Array reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable. Array has one asset group for purposes of assessing property, plant and equipment for impairment based on the integrated nature of its assets and operations. Leases A lease is generally present in a contract if the lessee controls the use of identified property, plant or equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration. See Note 10 — Leases for additional details related to leases. Debt Issuance Costs Debt issuance costs include underwriters’ and legal fees and other charges related to issuing and renewing various borrowing instruments and other long-term agreements and are amortized over the respective term of each instrument. Debt issuance costs related to Array’s revolving credit agreement are recorded in Other assets and deferred charges in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. All other debt issuance costs are presented as an offset to the related debt obligation in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Asset Retirement Obligations Array records asset retirement obligations for the fair value of legal obligations associated with asset retirements and a corresponding increase in the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset in the period in which the obligations are incurred. In periods subsequent to initial measurement, Array recognizes changes in the liability resulting from the passage of time and updates to the timing or the amount of the original estimates. The liability is accreted to its estimated settlement date value over the period to the estimated settlement date. The change in the carrying amount of the long-lived asset is depreciated over the average remaining life of the related asset. See Note 11 — Asset Retirement Obligations for additional information. Treasury Shares Common Shares repurchased by Array are recorded at cost as treasury shares and result in a reduction of equity. When treasury shares are reissued, Array determines the cost using the first-in, first-out cost method. The difference between the cost of the treasury shares and reissuance price is included in Additional paid-in capital or Retained earnings. Revenue Recognition Array receives tower rental revenues when a customer leases space on an Array-owned tower. Array recognizes Site rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract. Site rental revenues are generally billed and paid in advance on a monthly basis. Array also recognizes revenue for tower site inspections, structural analyses and other fees when billed to the customer. Income Taxes Array is included in a consolidated federal income tax return with other members of the TDS consolidated group. For financial statement purposes, Array and its subsidiaries calculate their income, income taxes and credits as if they comprised a separate affiliated group. Under a tax allocation agreement between TDS and Array, Array remits its applicable income tax payments to and receives applicable tax refunds from TDS. Array had no material tax receivable balance with TDS as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Deferred taxes are computed using the liability method, whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for future deductible temporary differences and operating loss carryforwards, and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for future taxable temporary differences. Both deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates in effect when the temporary differences are expected to reverse. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Array evaluates income tax uncertainties, assesses the probability of the ultimate settlement with the applicable taxing authority and records an amount based on that assessment. Deferred taxes are reported as a net non-current asset or liability by jurisdiction. Any corresponding valuation allowance to reduce the amount of deferred tax assets is also recorded as non-current. See Note 4 — Income Taxes for additional information. Stock-Based Compensation and Other Plans Array has established a long-term incentive plan and a non-employee director compensation plan. These plans are considered compensatory plans, and therefore recognition of costs for grants made under these plans is required. Array recognizes stock compensation expense based upon the estimated fair value of the specific awards granted on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which generally represents the vesting period. Stock-based compensation cost recognized has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Defined Contribution Plans Array participates in a qualified noncontributory defined contribution pension plan sponsored by TDS; such plan provides pension benefits for the employees of Array and its subsidiaries. Under this plan, pension costs are calculated separately for each participant and are funded annually. Beginning in 2026, Array will no longer make contributions to the plan. Array also participates in a defined contribution retirement savings plan (401(k) plan) sponsored by TDS. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In November 2024, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2024-03 Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40). ASU 2024-03 requires more detailed information about specific types of expenses included in the expense captions presented on the face of the Consolidated Statement of Operations. ASU 2024-03 is effective on a prospective or retrospective basis for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Array is evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its financial statement disclosures. In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06 Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) – Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software. ASU 2025-06 provides targeted improvements to the accounting for software costs to increase the operability of the recognition guidance considering different methods of software development. ASU 2025-06 is effective on a prospective or retrospective basis for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. Array will follow ASU 2025-06 to account for its internal-use software after the effective date. However, this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on Array’s financial statements. In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-10 Government Grants (Topic 832) – Accounting for Government Grants Received by Business Entities. ASU 2025-10 provides specific authoritative guidance for recognition, measurement, and presentation of government grants. ASU 2025-10 is effective on a prospective or retrospective basis for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2028, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. Array will follow ASU 2025-10 to account for its government grants after the effective date. However, this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on Array’s financial statements or disclosures. In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-11 Interim Reporting (Topic 270) – Narrow-Scope Improvements. ASU 2025-11 provides additional guidance on disclosures that should be provided for interim reporting periods. ASU 2025-11 is effective on a prospective or retrospective basis for interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Array will follow ASU 2025-11 for its interim reports after the effective date. However, this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on Array’s financial statement disclosures.
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