Form 8-K
8-K — TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/
Accession: 0001051512-26-000070
Filed: 2026-09-02
Period: 2026-09-01
CIK: 0001051512
SIC: 4813 (TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIO TELEPHONE))
Item: Other Events
Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 1, 2026
TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-14157 36-2669023
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 4000, Chicago, Illinois 60602
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (312) 630-1900
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares, $.01 par value TDS New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of 6.625% Series UU Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, $.01 par value TDSPrU New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of 6.000% Series VV Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, $.01 par value TDSPrV New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
☐
Emerging growth company
☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Item 8.01. Other Events
On September 1, 2026, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (“TDS”) issued a press release announcing, among other things, that it is no longer pursuing the acquisition of the Common Shares of Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (“Array”) that it does not already own and has withdrawn its previously announced proposal.
The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) The following exhibits are being filed herewith:
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibits
99.1
Press Release, dated September 1, 2026
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS, INC.
Date: September 2, 2026 By: /s/ Vicki L. Villacrez
Vicki L. Villacrez
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Telephone and Data Systems Announces It Is No Longer Pursuing the Acquisition of Public Shares of Array Digital Infrastructure
TDS Expects to Recommence Repurchase Program
CHICAGO, September 1, 2026 -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) (the "Company" or "TDS") today announced that it is no longer pursuing the acquisition of the Common Shares of Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE: AD) (“Array”) that it does not already own and has withdrawn its previously announced proposal. Under the terms of the proposal, each Array Common Share not owned by TDS would have been exchanged for 0.86 of a TDS Common Share, subject to the assumptions set forth in the proposal. TDS will continue to hold its approximately 82% ownership interest in Array.
"While we remain confident that the combination presents substantial benefits, we no longer believe that now is the right time to complete such a transaction. Despite extensive review on both sides, we were not able to reach agreement on the form of consideration and value," said Walter Carlson, President and Chief Executive Officer of TDS. "We appreciate the time and effort that the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Array devoted to this process. We remain confident in Array’s business and long-term prospects and are committed to supporting Array’s continued success as a leading owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure. Similarly, we remain confident in the long-term prospects of TDS Telecom as we execute our strategy to expand our marketable fiber service footprint and deliver value for customers and our shareholders."
TDS continues to support Array’s previously disclosed intention to opportunistically monetize its remaining wireless spectrum assets. TDS and Array intend in the near term to increase their efforts to pursue opportunities to monetize such assets.
With the withdrawal of the proposal to Array, TDS expects to recommence repurchases of TDS Common Shares under its previously announced share repurchase programs, including the additional $500 million share repurchase authorization announced in November 2025. As of June 30, 2026, approximately $523.9 million remained available under TDS’s share repurchase programs. The timing, manner and amount of any repurchases will be determined by TDS in its discretion and will depend on market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors.
About TDS
Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides broadband services and wireless infrastructure through its businesses, TDS Telecom and Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc.
About Array
Array is a leading owner and operator of shared wireless communications infrastructure in the United States. With over 4,400 cell towers in locations from coast to coast, Array enables the deployment of 5G and other wireless technologies throughout the country. Headquartered in Chicago, Array is approximately 82% owned by TDS.
For more information about TDS and its subsidiaries, visit:
TDS: tdsinc.com
Array: arrayinc.com
TDS Telecom: tdstelecom.com
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This communication contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which reflect TDS’ current estimates, expectations and projections about TDS’ and Array’s future results, performance, prospects and opportunities. Such forward-looking statements may include, among other things, statements regarding TDS’ and Array’s efforts to monetize Array’s remaining spectrum assets, the timing and results of such efforts, TDS’ plans to repurchase TDS Common Shares and the timing and amount of any such repurchases, and any other statements regarding TDS’ or Array’s future operations, anticipated business levels, future earnings, planned activities, anticipated growth, market opportunities, strategies, competition and other expectations and estimates for future periods.
Forward-looking statements include statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "project," "forecast" and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based upon information currently available to TDS and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause TDS’ and Array’s actual results, performance, prospects, or opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. The TDS business is subject to the risks and uncertainties described in TDS’ Annual Report on Form 10-K on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission and from time to time in other filed reports, including TDS’ Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements included in this communication are made only as of the date of this communication, and TDS undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this communication, or with respect to the announcement described herein, to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
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