Liberty Global Plc Class B Stock News

Liberty Global's SOTP valuation offers a deep-value play, with gradual unlocking via buybacks. VMO2 and VodafoneZiggo face competitive challenges; VMO2 contributes significant dividends, while VodafoneZiggo's turnaround plan remains uncertain. Telenet's high CapEx impacts short-term FCF, but improvements are expected by 2026; Liberty Growth's portfolio is valued at $3.3 billion.

Liberty Global Ltd. (NASDAQ:LBTYA ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 2, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Mike Fries - Chief Executive Officer Charlie Bracken - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Lutz Schüler - Chief Executive Officer-Virgin Media Stephen van Rooyen - Chief Executive Officer, VodafoneZiggo Enrique Rodriguez - Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Of...

Liberty Global's management suggests a $25+ SOTP valuation, but the market values it at $10.5, indicating a disparity in perspectives. Structural separation of debt and rise of "Liberty Services" shift value to HoldCo, while lowering risks. Capex cycles are peaking, with Belgium set for meaningful FCF uplift by 2026.

This year's remarkable increase in stock-market volatility underscores the importance of diversification. But even if you add exposure outside the U.S., it is a good idea to think about companies that are likely to weather economic storms as part of a “resilient” portfolio, according to Julian McManus of Janus Henderson Investors.

Liberty Global has approached Britain's Vodafone for a possible acquisition of its stake in the companies' Dutch joint venture VodafoneZiggo, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Liberty Global's diversified business and strategic investments in growth assets drive consistent free cash flows and a strong balance sheet. Management's creative strategies, including smart buybacks and M&A moves, demonstrate alignment with shareholder interests and potential for unlocking value. Smart capex financing maximizes free cash flow and improves liquidity.

Liberty Global Ltd. (NASDAQ:LBTYA ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 19, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Mike Fries – Chief Executive Officer Charlie Bracken – Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Lutz Schüler – Chief Executive Officer-Virgin Media Conference Call Participants Steve Malcolm – Redburn Joshua Mills – BNP Paribas Carl Murdock-Smith – Citigroup Matthew...