Cincinnati Bell

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Cincinnati Bell is a provider of integrated communications solutions for residential and business customers. Its solutions include local and long distance voice, data, high-speed Internet, and video entertainment services. The Company offers next-generation cloud communications, internet connectivity, mobile marketing, and Wi-Fi solutions specifically designed for small businesses. It also offers enterprise businesses end-to-end communications and IT solutions. 

TypePublic
Founded1873
HQCincinnati, USMap
Websitecincinnatibell.com
Employee Ratings3.6More
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Employees (est.) (Dec 2018)4,300(+23%)
Job Openings19
Revenue (FY, 2018)$1.4 B(+30%)
Share Price (Mar 2019)$9.4 (+3%)

Key People/Management at Cincinnati Bell

Leigh R. Fox

Leigh R. Fox

President & Chief Executive Officer
Andrew R. Kaiser

Andrew R. Kaiser

CFO
Christi H. Cornette

Christi H. Cornette

Chief Culture Officer
Thomas E. Simpson

Thomas E. Simpson

COO
Kevin J. Murray

Kevin J. Murray

Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Christopher J. Wilson

Christopher J. Wilson

Vice President & General Counsel
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Cincinnati Bell Office Locations

Cincinnati Bell has offices in Cincinnati, Covington and Florence
Cincinnati, US (HQ)
221 E 4th St
Covington, US
3933 Winston Ave
Florence, US
7688 Mall Rd
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Cincinnati Bell Financials and Metrics

Cincinnati Bell Revenue

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Cincinnati Bell's revenue was reported to be $1.38 b in FY, 2018 which is a 29.3% increase from the previous period.
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Revenue (FY, 2018)

1.4b

Revenue growth (FY, 2017 - FY, 2018), %

29.3%

Gross profit (FY, 2018)

679.5m

Gross profit margin (FY, 2018), %

49.3%

Net income (FY, 2018)

(69.8m)

EBIT (FY, 2018)

83.3m

Market capitalization (18-Mar-2019)

474.7m

Closing stock price (18-Mar-2019)

9.4

Cash (31-Dec-2018)

15.4m

EV

2.4b
Cincinnati Bell's current market capitalization is $474.7 m.
Annual
USDFY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018

Revenue

1.0b1.1b1.4b

Revenue growth, %

(13%)5%29%

Cost of goods sold

507.3m531.0m698.7m

Gross profit

510.3m534.7m679.5m
Quarterly
USDQ2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017

Revenue

285.8m299.8m288.9m299.2m312.4m278.2m294.0m289.2m

Operating expense total

256.1m263.6m259.3m271.8m286.9m283.5m273.1m276.5m

EBIT

29.7m36.2m29.6m27.4m25.5m(5.3m)20.9m12.7m

EBIT margin, %

10%12%10%9%8%(2%)7%4%
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Annual
USDFY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018

Cash

9.7m17.8m15.4m

Accounts Receivable

178.6m239.8m342.8m

Prepaid Expenses

15.0m22.2m30.7m

Inventories

22.7m44.3m46.5m
Quarterly
USDQ1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018

Cash

13.4m14.8m25.4m7.9m9.6m8.5m44.7m58.2m43.7m

Current Assets

325.7m272.5m251.3m188.3m208.9m313.6m266.5m273.3m257.8m

PP&E

845.7m894.5m930.4m995.0m1.0b1.1b1.1b1.1b1.1b1.8b

Goodwill

14.4m14.4m14.4m14.3m14.3m14.3m18.6m18.6m18.6m158.0m
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Annual
USDFY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018

Net Income

103.0m40.0m(69.8m)

Depreciation and Amortization

182.2m193.0m252.0m

Inventories

(6.2m)(16.6m)2.2m

Accounts Payable

(13.1m)22.4m95.1m
Quarterly
USDQ1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018

Net Income

49.2m240.8m321.1m7.0m84.6m103.4m60.4m62.5m51.3m

Depreciation and Amortization

32.6m34.0m131.0m43.4m88.2m134.7m45.8m92.8m140.1m

Accounts Payable

(17.0m)8.8m118.4m14.0m(3.9m)5.8m9.9m2.4m3.0m

Cash From Operating Activities

32.7m94.7m66.0m98.1m141.7m53.9m122.9m156.8m
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USDY, 2018

EV/EBIT

28.7 x

EV/CFO

11.1 x

EV/FCF

-404.9 x

Revenue/Employee

320.5k

Debt/Equity

-25.7 x

Debt/Assets

0.7 x

Financial Leverage

-36.4 x
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Cincinnati Bell Operating Metrics

FY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018

DSL (Hawaii)

48.70 k

Fiber Route Miles

9.60 k10.90 k16.50 k

Internet Subscribers (Hawaii)

659 k

Video FTTP Subscribers (Hawaii)

33.80 k
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Cincinnati Bell Acquisitions / Subsidiaries

Acquired CompanyDateDeal Size
Hawaiian Telcom, Inc.July 10, 2017$650 m
OnX Enterprise Solutions Ltd.July 10, 2017$201 m
CyrusOne LLCMay 12, 2010$525 m
GramTelJanuary 07, 2008$20 m
eGIXDecember 06, 2007$18 m
BRCOMNovember 09, 1999
CBTS LLC
CBTS Technology Solutions LLC
CBTS Virginia LLC
Cincinnati Bell Entertainment Inc.
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Cincinnati Bell Revenue Breakdown

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Cincinnati Bell revenue breakdown by business segment: 12.7% from Communications, 7.0% from Cloud, 11.8% from Consulting, 28.7% from Data, 17.4% from Voice, 7.8% from Infrastructure Solutions, 13.1% from Video and 1.6% from Other

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Competitors

Twilio
Mobile & Telecommunications - Public
Avaya
Mobile & Telecommunications - Public
EarthLink
Mobile & Telecommunications - Subsidiary
CenturyLink
Mobile & Telecommunications - Public
Cable ONE
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Cincinnati Bell Online and Social Media Presence

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Cincinnati Bell News and Updates

May 22, 2018

Does Cincinnati Bell's Pending Merger Hurt Fixed Income Investors?

May 09, 2018

Cincinnati Bell Inc. 2018 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Slides

July 11, 2017

Cincinnati Bell to acquire Hawaiian Telcom, OnX Enterprise

Cincinnati Bell announces two acquisitions worth $851 million Regional telecom operator Cincinnati Bell is expanding its reach with two acquisitions that will boost its position in fiber infrastructure and cloud-related services: Honolulu-based Hawaiian Telcom, and enterprise IT company OnX Enterpri…
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Cincinnati Bell Blogs

March 18, 2019

Where to Watch March Madness 2019

IT’S MARCH. IT’S MADNESS. It’s time for March Madness. Are you ready? We definitely are. That is why we have put together an official guide to March Madness including printable brackets, where to find games, important dates and channel guide. March Madness is a time to watch the 68-team…
February 25, 2019

Oscars Recap 2019

The 91st Academy Awards were filled with amazing performances, emotional speeches and unforgettable moments. For Hollywood’s biggest night, here is a recap of the best moments and the entire list of winners:
February 08, 2019

Now Streaming on Netflix, Hulu & Amazon - February 2019

  February brings that time of year when the weather is unpredictable, awful and cold, and  all you want to do is snuggle up and watch TV and movies. It is also the unofficial (but we all know its official) month for watching ALL of the rom-coms. Check out what is coming to Netflix, Hu…
February 08, 2019

What To Watch On TV for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is almost here and that means romantic movies will be filling your TV screens. Romantic Comedies (Rom Com for short) are always entertaining especially when you are looking for a movie with a romantic story line but will also make you smile, laugh and sometimes cry. Rathe…
February 08, 2019

What Cincinnati Bell Has Been Up to in 2018

How We Connect Today and Every day: Cincinnati Bell has been around for 140 years and throughout all this time, we have been proud to call Cincinnati and this community our home. Cincinnati Bell believes in the values of Humility, Inclusion, and Integrity and the fundamentals of Simpl…
February 06, 2019

Guide To My Fioptics Remote

Watching TV is the absolute best especially when you are able to sit down, relax, and browse through your content with ease. On demand, fast forwarding through recorded TV, flipping through your favorites and browsing through the guide help make your TV watching experience that much bett…
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 Cincinnati Bell Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was Cincinnati Bell founded?

    Cincinnati Bell was founded in 1873.

  • Who are Cincinnati Bell key executives?

    Cincinnati Bell's key executives are Leigh R. Fox, Andrew R. Kaiser and Christi H. Cornette.

  • How many employees does Cincinnati Bell have?

    Cincinnati Bell has 4,300 employees.

  • What is Cincinnati Bell revenue?

    Latest Cincinnati Bell annual revenue is $1.4 b.

  • What is Cincinnati Bell revenue per employee?

    Latest Cincinnati Bell revenue per employee is $320.5 k.

  • Who are Cincinnati Bell competitors?

    Competitors of Cincinnati Bell include Twilio, Avaya and EarthLink.

  • Where is Cincinnati Bell headquarters?

    Cincinnati Bell headquarters is located at 221 E 4th St, Cincinnati.

  • Where are Cincinnati Bell offices?

    Cincinnati Bell has offices in Cincinnati, Covington and Florence.

  • How many offices does Cincinnati Bell have?

    Cincinnati Bell has 4 offices.

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