AT&T Archives - CFO

AT&T, Discovery Confirm $43B Media Merger

AT&T, Discovery Confirm $43B Media Merger

The new entity would house nearly 200,000 hours of programming and more than 100 brands spanning cinema, streaming, publishing, music, news, and sports.

By Vincent Ryan | May 17, 2021

$Reg FD: Preventing Infractions$

Risk Management

Reg FD: Preventing Infractions

The AT&T case is a good reminder that there are risks associated with selective disclosure of material information.

By Moira Conlon | April 26, 2021

AT&T Takes $15B Writedown on Ailing DirecTV

Financial Performance

AT&T Takes $15B Writedown on Ailing DirecTV

The writedown of the premium TV business reflects "years of cord-cutting as viewers move to cheaper online streaming services."

By Matthew Heller | January 27, 2021

Sony to Buy AT&T’s Anime Streaming Business Crunchyroll

Sony to Buy AT&T’s Anime Streaming Business Crunchyroll

The deal for the streaming business comes as COVID-19 has upended the movie-theater business.

By Vincent Ryan | December 10, 2020

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending November 20

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending November 20

AT&T, Lululemon, Cox Media Group, Washington Football Team, DXC Technology, Sysco, Molina Healthcare, New York Public Radio, LongRange Capital

By Lauren Muskett | November 20, 2020

WarnerMedia Plans More Layoffs as Virus Bites

WarnerMedia Plans More Layoffs as Virus Bites

“Like the rest of the entertainment industry, we have not been immune to the significant impact of the pandemic."

By Matthew Heller | October 9, 2020

AT&T Misses Q1 Estimates Amid Pay TV Woes

Financial Performance

AT&T Misses Q1 Estimates Amid Pay TV Woes

“AT&T’s Q1 TV subscriber numbers indicate how quickly the pay TV market is imploding."

By Matthew Heller | April 22, 2020

AT&T Fined $60 Million in Data ‘Throttling’ Case

AT&T Fined $60 Million in Data ‘Throttling’ Case

An FTC commissioner says AT&T's unlimited data plan for smartphone customers was a "bait-and-switch scam."

By Matthew Heller | November 6, 2019

AT&T’s Three-Year Strategic Plan Appeases Activist Investor

AT&T’s Three-Year Strategic Plan Appeases Activist Investor

Amid pressure from Elliott Management, the telecom and media giant announced a plan to cut costs and pay down debt.

By Lauren Muskett | October 28, 2019

Elliott Management Discloses $3B Stake in AT&T

Elliott Management Discloses $3B Stake in AT&T

The activist investor believes AT&T is deeply undervalued, citing its "irreplaceable assets, enormous earnings power and an ability to win in key markets."

By Matthew Heller | September 9, 2019

Sprint Sues AT&T Over 5G Branding

Risk & Compliance

Sprint Sues AT&T Over 5G Branding

The move comes as rivals look to roll out new technology.

By Lauren Muskett | February 8, 2019

The Key to M&A Success: Brutal Honesty

The Key to M&A Success: Brutal Honesty

When M&A deals are booming, it's important for CFOs to remember that volume fuels mistakes as well as success.

By Tim Barefield | October 15, 2018

U.S. Appeals Loss in AT&T-Time Warner Trial

U.S. Appeals Loss in AT&T-Time Warner Trial

The appeal, if successful, would unravel AT&T's takeover of Time Warner but legal experts see it as a long shot.

By Matthew Heller | July 13, 2018

AT&T to Buy Adtech Firm AppNexus

Mergers & Acquisitions

AT&T to Buy Adtech Firm AppNexus

The acquisiton is seen as part of a push to compete with Google and Facebook in online advertising.

By William Sprouse | June 25, 2018

Brookfield to Buy AT&T Data Centers

Brookfield to Buy AT&T Data Centers

AT&T said it will use revenue from the data-center sale to pay down its substantial debt load.

By William Sprouse | June 21, 2018