Alaska Communications September 2015

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1 Alaska Communications September Alaska Communications

2 Safe Harbor Statement Forward-Looking Statements We have included in this presentation certain "forward-looking statements," as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of These forward-looking statements are based on management's beliefs as well as on a number of assumptions concerning future events made using information currently available to management. You are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside Alaska Communications' control. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with Alaska Communications' business, please refer to the Alaska Communications SEC filings, including, but not limited to, our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed subsequently, and other filings with the SEC, included under headings such as Risk Factors and Management s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. 2 Alaska Communications

3 Topics Highlights Market Opportunity Product & Network Customers Wireless Transaction Overview Guidance and Wrap 3 Alaska Communications

4 Leading Provider for Broadband and IT Managed Services Delivering strong financial performance Posting industry leading growth Reducing debt to one of the lowest leverage levels in our industry Serving Alaska s unique, attractive and growing $1.5B market Leveraging competitive advantages for success Differentiated product set and high quality network Leading sales organization gaining market share Superior service Opportunity for expansion in the market Tracking to achieve 2015 Guidance Winding down wireless operations sold in February 2015 for $300M (pre-adjustment) Guiding to exit 2015 with Adjusted EBITDA run rate of $54M to $56M 4 Alaska Communications

5 Evolution to Broadband and IT Managed Solutions Provider 4 YEAR TRANSFORMATION Invested in sales and service to drive top-line growth and free cash flow expansion for legacy wireline business Derisked balance sheet by aggressive debt pay down - reduced 71% in four years DELEVERAGING BALANCE SHEET (a) ($ in M) $539 Completed transformation with significant opportunity for value creation Positioned to End 2015 with one of the lowest leverage levels in our industry Drive long-term Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion and FCF growth through rigorous management of expenses and success-based capital spending $159 YE 2012 YE PF 12/31/2015 (a) Net debt excluding discounts. 5 Alaska Communications

6 Industry Leading Top-Line Performance Continues Total Broadband Revenue grew 10.4% for 2014 Total Service and Other Revenues grew 8.0% for 2014 BROADBAND REVENUE GROWTH YE 2014 SERVICE AND OTHER REVENUE GROWTH YE % 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% -2.0% 10.4% 8.7% 6.8% 5.4% 4.3% 2.4% 3.0% -0.4% ALSK CTL CBB FRP FTR HCOM LMOS WIN 10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 0% -2% -4% -6% 8.0% 2.2% 0.0% -0.4% -2.2% -2.9% -4.0% -4.3% ALSK CTL CBB FRP FTR HCOM LMOS WIN BROADBAND REVENUE GROWTH YE 2013 SERVICE AND OTHER REVENUE GROWTH YE % 18.0% 16.0% 14.0% 12.0% 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% 18.6% 18.0% 13.0% 11.3% 4.7% 5.4% 3.6% 3.4% ALSK CTL CBB FRP FTR HCOM LMOS WIN 2% 1% 0% -1% -2% -3% -4% -5% -6% 0.7% * 0.8% 1.1% 0.3% -1.5% -2.2% -3.5% -5.0% ALSK CTL CBB FRP FTR HCOM LMOS WIN *YE 2012 data normalized for $3M one-time transaction Sources: Respective company public filings 6 Alaska Communications

7 Year to Date Revenue Performance TOTAL SERVICE AND OTHER REVENUE GROWTH : 1H 2015 ($ in M) 1H H 2014 % Increase/ Decrease * Business and Wholesale $58.3 $ % Consumer $20.3 $20.6 (1.3%) Other $29.8 $29.9* (0.3%) Total Service and Other Revenue $108.4 $104.6* 3.6% * For comparison purposes, these figures exclude a revenue reserve release of $3.5 million in 1H See reconciliation in the appendix. 7 Alaska Communications

8 Broadband Leads Industry, Again BROADBAND REVENUE GROWTH : 1H 2015 ($ in M) $40 $33.8 $37.1 $30 $ Business Broadband Consumer Broadband $10 $ H H 2015 Total Broadband Revenue grew 9.7% for 1H 2015 Sources: Respective company public filings 8 Alaska Communications

9 Targeting One of the Lowest Leverage Levels in our Industry NET LEVERAGE RATIO 2.8x * Median 3.4x * Pro forma YE 2015 Source: Publicly available information. 9 Alaska Communications

10 Attractive $1.5 Billion Market Opportunity in Alaska Provides Platform for Growth Telecom ~$800 million market, 75% of which is Business segment, growing between 3% - 4% CAGR ~20% market share, ACS grows top line revenue by gaining share and growing with the market IT Managed Services ~$700 million market, 100% of which is Business, less than 2% market share Highly fragmented supplier market which creates additional growth opportunities TOTAL MARKET BY SERVICE TYPE TOTAL MARKET BY CUSTOMER Sources: ACS and GCI K; ACS Management Estimates 10 Alaska Communications

11 Service Offerings INTERNET CONNECTIVITY DATA NETWORKING IT SOLUTIONS VOICE COMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS Business Internet Business Extreme Broadband Internet over Ethernet HOME Home Internet BUSINESS Enhanced Ethernet Service Metro-Ethernet, Enhanced Metro- Ethernet MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) Private Line BUSINESS ConstantlyOn IT Managed IT Security Outsource IT Professional Services BUSINESS Voice over Internet SIP Trunking Services Centrex Business Voice PBX Solutions Wholesale Long Distance HOME Home Voice 11 Alaska Communications

12 Superior Network Coverage Positions Us for Growth 12 Alaska Communications

13 Superior Fiber Based Broadband Network Extensive long haul fiber network: - 6,000 miles submarine and 8,000 miles of terrestrial route miles - 100G wavelengths in-state backbone with diverse routes - Submarine end electronics upgradeable to 100G wavelengths Strong metro access fiber & broadband network: buildings, representing 85% of multi-story multi-tenant facilities, on fiber - 45% of consumer locations at or above 10Mbps capability - All military bases on fiber State-of-art service IP capability on network: - Juniper IP/VPLS core provides statewide IP & MEF 2.0 Certified VPLS services - 50% of business locations VPLS enabled - Statewide Metaswitch soft-switch network 13 Alaska Communications

14 North Slope Investment: Overview Purchased on April 2, 2015 Entered a partnership with Quintillion to operate the network and provide carrier services Signed multi-year services agreement with ConocoPhillips, an anchor tenant on the network Established competitive advantage and expanded opportunity for IT managed services on the North Slope Investment Revenues KEY METRICS $5 million to $6 million over 2 years from cash on hand Stand up network in 2015, $2 million to $3 million revenue in 2016 Expected to be significant contributor to revenue and Adjusted EBITDA starting in 2016 Adjusted EBITDA Break even in 2015, accretive in 2016 Investment is consistent with our IRR targets (20% IRR) 14 Alaska Communications

15 Selected by Leading State Businesses and Organizations DIVERSE CUSTOMER VERTICALS, IN ALASKA AND BEYOND CARRIER/FED OIL & GAS STATE/LOCAL HEALTHCARE EDUCATION SMB STRATEGIC COMMERCIAL Kodiak Area Native Assoc. 15 Alaska Communications

16 Winning High Margin Business on Strong Merits CUSTOMER PURPOSE WON BASED ON Large Carrier Customer Nationwide Wireless Carrier Regional healthcare consortium Regional medical center Multi-site, high capacity bandwidth core Wireless backhaul network Statewide VPLS Network supporting clinics Statewide VPLS Network Long-term relationship Flexibility to meet end user network performance requirements Long-term relationship Past performance Network certifications Consultative team approach with the customer Crafted solution to meeting needs within funding guidelines Network quality and reputation Service quality Record breaking July sales will result in new annual revenue of ~$8 million reflecting upside potential. 16 Alaska Communications

17 Wireless Transaction Overview In December 2014, signed definitive agreements to sell our entire 33% joint venture stake in Alaska Wireless Network (AWN) and our wireless subscriber base to General Communication (GCI), In February, 2015, closed the sale transaction, receiving $275 million gross proceeds at closing, and used ~$240 million of net proceeds to pay down debt In April, 2015, concluded the transition services period for customer care functions, and started path for elimination of avoided costs and achievement of synergies Stakeholder benefits from the transaction include Eliminating overhang from competitive entry in the market and AWN distribution step downs Securing attractive valuation for wireless business of 6.5x 2014E EBITDA Substantially strengthening the balance sheet, resulting in net leverage ratio among the lowest levels in our sector Focusing our future on areas of highest return broadband and managed IT solutions, driving improved capital efficiency 17 Alaska Communications

18 Wireless Wind Down Activities Ahead of Schedule Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Wireless Avoided Costs: Key Milestones Sale of Wireless Business Completion of transition service Wireless customer service support functions discontinued Accelerated Completion of Avoided Costs Store shut down complete Remaining support functions closed Synergies of a Focused Company Throughout year reductions in General and Administrative functions Tracking to original expectations for synergies Achieving key avoided cost milestones in Q2 partially benefited the second quarter and will deliver full benefits in Q3. Continued actions with avoided costs and synergies through the rest of the year will benefit Adjusted EBITDA through the rest of the year. = Original target dates = Updated target dates 18 Alaska Communications

19 2015 Guidance ($ in M) 2015 Total Service and Other Revenue ~$220 Run Rate Adjusted EBITDA Exiting 2015 $54-$56 Net Capital Spending 1 $34-$36 Net Debt at Year End ~$159 1 The purchase of the North Slope Network is not included in capital spending guidance. Schedule 5 presents the impact of this investment on overall capital spending results for the year. 19 Alaska Communications

20 Dedication to Shareholder Value Creation Upside Potential Growing market expands opportunity Sales activity demonstrates team, network and proposition are capturing share Top Notch Network and Service Continuous investment in superior network Dedication to customer satisfaction and service Track Record of Success Flawless execution of business plans and transactions Outpacing peers in revenue performance every quarter 20 Alaska Communications

21 Appendix 21 Alaska Communications

22 Company History 1893 The Juneau and Douglas Telephone Company begins operations Anchorage Telephone Utility begins operations Telephone Utilities of the Northland begins operations Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc., (ACS), now Alaska Communications, is formed ACS completes an initial public offering of stock to become the state s first statewide telecommunications company ACS acquires Internet Alaska Inc., the second largest Internet service provider in Alaska ACS acquires the Northstar submarine cable, and builds AKORN, giving Alaska diverse submarine routes to the LOWER Alaska Communications launches the Alaska Wireless Network joint venture with GCI Alaska Communications sells its interest in the Alaska Wireless Network, pays down debt with proceeds, and becomes one of the lowest levered companies in the industry. 22 Alaska Communications

23 Getting to Adjusted EBITDA Guidance $44.4M run rate Q2 Actual Adjusted EBITDA Actual results do not reflect the full benefit of Avoided Costs and Synergies $4 - $5M run rate continued sequential revenue performance Top line performance expected to continue, with Q4 to be particularly strong $6 - $7M run rate Finalize Wind Down Activities Realization and completion of Avoided Costs and Synergies $54 - $56M run rate Adjusted EBITDA Exiting 2015 Our guidance as we exit the year 23 Alaska Communications

24 Use of Non-GAAP Measures Management believes certain financial measures not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ( GAAP ) are useful measures of operations, in particular with regards to liquidity and capital resources. The Company has disclosed Adjusted EBITDA as net income before interest, depreciation and amortization, gain or loss on asset purchases or disposals, earnings on equity method investments, gain on the sale of our wireless operations, provisions for taxes, wireless transaction-related costs, loss attributable to non-controlling interest, stock-based compensation, and expenses under the company s long term cash incentive plan ( LTCI ). LTCI expenses are considered part of an interim compensation structure to mitigate the dilutive impact of additional share issuances for executive compensation. Distributions from AWN are included in Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA, and Free Cash Flow are non-gaap measures and should not be considered a substitute for net cash provided by operating activities and other measures of financial performance recorded in accordance with GAAP. 24 Alaska Communications

25 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (in thousands) Net (loss) income $ (4,860) $ 1,085 $ 11,357 $ 700 Interest expense 4,257 8,672 14,304 17,529 Interest income (17) (6) (42) (14) Depreciation and amortization 8,075 8,475 17,016 17,265 Loss on disposal of assets, net , Earnings from equity method investment in TekMate (12) Earnings from equity method investment in AWN - (9,168) (3,056) (17,679) Gain on sale of assets (1,421) - (41,140) - AWN distributions received/receivable, net - 12, ,000 AWN distributions received for the prior period - (4,167) - (4,167) AWN distributions receivable within 12 days - 4,167-4,167 Income tax (benefit) expense (3,755) 975 9, Stock-based compensation ,279 1,193 Long-term cash incentives Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest Wireless sale transaction-related and wind down costs 6, , Adjusted EBITDA $ 11,060 $ 23,824 $ 23,525 $ 46, Alaska Communications

26 Reconciliation to remove reserves from 1H 2014 ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS GROUP, INC. REVENUE GROWTH (Unaudited, In Thousands) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, Service revenue: Business and wholesale customers Voice $ 5,552 $ 5,671 $ 10,982 $ 11,282 Broadband 12,431 11,085 24,063 21,696 IT Services ,539 1,533 Other 1,901 1,775 3,600 3,456 Wholesale 9,174 8,266 18,116 16,179 Business and wholesale service revenue 29,868 27,742 58,300 54,146 Consumer customers Voice 3,342 3,837 6,770 7,713 Broadband 6,523 6,244 13,022 12,105 Other Consumer service revenue 10,112 10,440 20,328 20,600 Total service revenue 39,980 38,182 78,628 74,746 Growth in service revenue 4.7% 5.2% Growth in broadband service revenue 9.4% 9.7% Other revenue: Equipment sales 1,333 1,274 2,910 2,111 Access 8,471 8,968 17,057 17,961 High cost support 4,920 7,075 9,841 13,349 Total service and other revenue 54,704 55, , ,167 Growth in service and other revenue -1.4% 0.2% Growth excluding equipment sales -1.6% -0.5% Wireless and AWN related revenue: Service revenue, equipment sales and other ,694 6,300 39,171 Transition services 719-4,769 - CETC - 4,516 1,654 9,861 Amortization of deferred AWN capacity revenue ,690 Total wireless & AWN related revenue ,059 13,015 50,722 Total revenue $ 55,665 $ 80,558 $ 121,451 $ 158,889 Adjusted for prior year access reserve releases: Total service and other revenue 54,704 55, , ,167 Prior year access reserve releases - (2,152) - (3,502) Adjusted total service and other revenue 54,704 53, , ,665 Growth in service and other revenue 2.5% 3.6% 26 Alaska Communications