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TDS Withdraws Array Deal, Recommits to Buybacks and Spectrum Monetization

Sep 1, 2026, 7:45 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The buyback restart provides immediate per-share support and potential EPS uplift if executed at favorable prices; the removal of the near-term M&A overhang reduces ambiguity; however, no immediate earnings upgrade from the Array stake until monetization proceeds are realized.

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TDS disclosed it is no longer pursuing the Array Digital Infrastructure acquisition, maintaining an ~82% stake in Array. The company will restart its share repurchases and pursue monetization of Array's remaining wireless spectrum assets, signaling near-term cash-flow catalysts and potential upside for shareholders despite no near-term M&A.

TDS withdraws Array acquisition; retains ~82% stake.
Proposed exchange: 0.86 TDS per Array share; proposal withdrawn.
Repurchase programs to recommence; ~$523.9 million remaining as of 6/30/2026.
TDS to opportunistically monetize remaining Array wireless spectrum assets.

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