Array Digital Infrastructure Sells $1.018B Spectrum Assets, Declares $10.25 Dividend
Array Digital Infrastructure sold select spectrum licenses to AT&T for $1.018 billion and will pay a $10.25 per share special dividend. The dividend is payable February 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on January 23, 2026.
1. Array Completes $1.018 Billion Spectrum Sale to AT&T
Array Digital Infrastructure today announced the closing of its agreement with AT&T to divest a portion of its retained wireless spectrum licenses for total consideration of $1.018 billion. This transaction achieves the objective set out on May 28, 2024, to monetize spectrum assets not included in the T-Mobile deal that closed on August 1, 2025. The proceeds bolster Array’s balance sheet and fund shareholder returns without increasing debt levels.
2. Board Declares $10.25 Special Cash Dividend
Following the transaction’s close, Array’s Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $10.25 per Common Share and Series A Common Share, payable February 2, 2026 to holders of record as of January 23, 2026. The company expects that the dividend will be largely designated as an ordinary and qualified distribution on shareholders’ 1099-DIV forms, subject to individual holding periods and taxable income calculations.
3. Strategic Monetization and Shareholder Value Focus
The spectrum sale aligns with Array’s strategy to opportunistically monetize non-core assets and optimize its asset portfolio. CEO Anthony Carlson emphasized that the transaction generates significant value for investors while enabling the company to concentrate on its core cell-tower operations—over 4,400 towers nationwide—and to pursue future growth initiatives in 5G infrastructure deployment.
4. Financial and Legal Advisors
Citigroup Global Markets served as lead financial advisor, with Centerview Partners, TD Securities (USA) and Wells Fargo providing additional financial counsel. Wilkinson Barker Knauer led transactional and FCC regulatory matters, supported by Clifford Chance and Sidley Austin on regulatory and legal issues. PJT Partners acted as financial advisor to Array’s independent directors, with Cravath, Swaine & Moore advising on legal governance, ensuring comprehensive advisory coverage throughout the sale process.