LBTYB: SEC Form 10-Q filed by Liberty Global Ltd.
Q3 10-Q: VodafoneZiggo consolidated from Jul 31 with $771.7M revenue and $59.1M net loss; $100M buyback, new $100M authorized.
What this filing says
Liberty Global reports a 10-Q for the nine months to September 30, 2026, and the filing says it consolidated VodafoneZiggo from its July 31, 2026 acquisition date, adding $771.7 million of revenue and a $59.1 million net loss for that stretch. The company spent $100.0 million on share buybacks during the period and says that authorization is now fully used, with the board approving up to another $100.0 million in October 2026. For a holder of Class B shares, the buyback is the main shareholder-facing item, while the consolidated VodafoneZiggo results will shape reported earnings going forward.
Key figures
- VodafoneZiggo revenue since acquisition
- $771.7 million
- VodafoneZiggo net loss since acquisition
- $59.1 million
- Share repurchases in nine months
- $100.0 million
- New buyback authorization
- $100.0 million
- Deferred revenue at September 30, 2026
- $539.5 million
- Class B shares outstanding
- 12,968,658 shares
Positive for shareholders
- The board authorized a new buyback of up to $100.0 million of Class A and/or Class C shares in October 2026.
- Share repurchases during the period were made at average prices of $10.51 for Class A and $10.23 for Class C.
Negative for shareholders
- VodafoneZiggo contributed a net loss of $59.1 million in the period after acquisition.
- Direct acquisition costs of $23.5 million were recorded within impairment, restructuring and other operating items.
Written by Quantisnow AI from this filing. Not financial advice.
Key terms
- Deferred revenue:
- Payments a company has received from customers for goods or services it has not yet delivered.
- Direct acquisition costs:
- Expenses such as legal and advisory fees incurred directly to complete a purchase of another business.
- Share repurchase program:
- A plan under which a company buys back its own shares from the market, reducing the number outstanding.
FAQ
How much did Liberty Global spend buying back shares in the first nine months of 2026?
The filing states Liberty Global repurchased shares for an aggregate purchase price of $100.0 million, including direct acquisition costs, and that the authorization is now fully utilized.
What new buyback did Liberty Global authorize?
In October 2026, the board authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $100.0 million of Class A and/or Class C common shares.
What did VodafoneZiggo contribute to Liberty Global's results?
The filing says VodafoneZiggo added $771.7 million of revenue and a net loss of $59.1 million from the July 31, 2026 acquisition date through September 30, 2026.
- Market cap
- 30-day
- Sector
- Telecommunications
- Industry
- Cable & Other Pay Television Services
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