Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 29
Verizon Projects $800 Million Q2 Loss as BT Joint Venture Triggers Held-for-Sale Charge
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 29

Verizon Projects $800 Million Q2 Loss as BT Joint Venture Triggers Held-for-Sale Charge

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 29

Summary

  • $700 million to $800 million is the second-quarter loss Verizon said it expects after agreeing to combine its international business with BT Group in a joint venture.
  • Monday's regulatory filing said the hit stems from classifying the businesses Verizon is contributing to the venture as assets and liabilities held for sale.
  • The projected loss is an accounting effect tied to the BT deal rather than a newly disclosed change in Verizon's underlying operations, based on the filing.

Insights

Why is Verizon's strategic plan for global growth causing an $800 million accounting loss?
How will the new Verizon-BT venture disrupt the future of international business connectivity?