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NII Holdings Announces Strong Results for Second Quarter 2010

Company achieves strong Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization

Customer base surpasses 8 million subscribers

Company raises full year guidance

- Consolidated operating revenues of $1.35 billion

- Consolidated operating income before depreciation and amortization, or OIBDA, of $348 million

- Net subscriber additions of 392,000

- Consolidated operating income of $213 million and consolidated net income of $75 million, or $0.45 per basic share


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Jul 29, 2010, 07:00 ET

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RESTON, Va., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NII Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: NIHD) today announced its consolidated financial results for the second quarter of 2010.  During the quarter, the Company added 392,000 net subscribers to its network, bringing its ending subscriber base to nearly 8.2 million, a 22% increase in the ending subscriber base compared to the end of the second quarter of 2009.  Financial results for the quarter included consolidated operating revenues of $1.35 billion, a 28% increase compared to the second quarter of 2009, and consolidated OIBDA of $348 million for the quarter, a 30% increase compared to the same period last year. Consolidated OIBDA results for the quarter reflect a $22 million refund of excess fees paid for spectrum use in Mexico while applications to renew certain existing spectrum licenses in the country were pending. Upon their renewal in the second quarter, these licenses became subject to a new reduced fee structure, which resulted in this refund of excess amounts previously paid under the old fee structure.  For the second quarter of 2010, the Company generated consolidated operating income of $213 million and consolidated net income of $75 million, or $0.45 per basic share.

The Company continued to invest in the expansion of the coverage and capacity of its networks reporting consolidated second quarter 2010 capital expenditures of $230 million, of which $122 million was invested in Brazil.

"We delivered excellent results for the quarter and the first half of the year highlighted by robust subscriber growth and strong OIBDA results in each of the first two periods," said Steve Dussek, NII Holdings' Chief Executive Officer.  "These results reflect our balanced approach to growth and profitability, which is built on strategies designed to improve the quality of our customer base and customer retention across all of our markets.  We have doubled our subscriber base over the past three years, while maintaining our focus on profitability with OIBDA growing 67% during that period. We believe the opportunity for profitable growth in Latin America is significant, and that our differentiated approach and the high quality of our expanding services will position us to capture this growth in the future," he added.  

NII Holdings' consolidated average monthly service revenue per subscriber (ARPU) was $47 for the second quarter of 2010, up $3 when compared to the same period last year due primarily to strengthening of local currencies. The Company also reported churn of 1.71% for the second quarter, a 40 basis point improvement over the level reported for the same period last year.  Consolidated cost per gross add, or CPGA, was $286 for the second quarter 2010, up $24 compared relative to the second quarter 2009.

In June 2010, we repurchased approximately $100 million face amount of our 3.125% convertible notes due 2012 and $31.4 million face amount of our 2.75% convertible notes due 2025 through a series of open market purchases.

The Company ended the quarter with approximately $3.2 billion in total long-term debt and $2.5 billion in consolidated cash and investments, resulting in net debt at the end of the quarter of approximately $763 million.

"Our strong operational performance in the first half of the year drove outstanding financial results as we generated a 28% increase in revenue and a 30% increase in OIBDA over the second quarter of last year" said Gokul Hemmady, NII's Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.  Economic conditions reflect continued stability in our markets, and when coupled with our intense focus on customer retention, we generated a 22% increase in our consolidated subscriber base compared to the end of the second quarter of 2009.  In all, we believe we are well on our way to delivering another year of substantial growth and profitability. As a result of our strong operational trends expected for the remainder of the year, we are raising our 2010 guidance," he added.

Nextel Mexico and Televisa bid as a consortium in the recent spectrum auctions in Mexico.  The consortium was identified by the Cofetel, the Mexican telecommunications regulatory authority, as the high bidder for a 30 MHz nationwide block of spectrum in the AWS spectrum band.  As contemplated by the auction rules, the Cofetel has 30 days to verify the results of the auction.  After the auction results are verified and the award process is completed, the Company plans to invest in the development and deployment of a 3G network throughout Mexico.  

Raising 2010 Guidance

As a result of strong growth trends and positive operational results in the first half of the year, NII Holdings is raising its previously announced 2010 guidance as follows:

Category

February 2010 Guidance

Updated 2010 Guidance

2010 Net Subscriber Additions

1.275 to 1.375 million

1.450 to 1.525 million

2010 Revenue

$5.2 to $5.4 billion

$5.4 to $5.5 billion

2010 Consolidated OIBDA

$1.25 billion to $1.35 billion

$1.350 to $1.425 billion

2010 Consolidated Capital Expenditures

$850 to $950 million

$925 to $975 million

  • Our updated OIBDA guidance range includes the impact of approximately $75 million of non-cash equity compensation expense.  The updated OIBDA outlook also includes the impact of ongoing start up costs related to the launch of the Company's third generation network in Peru, start up costs related to the development of the company's third generation network in Chile and costs related to the market launch of 4 million additional POPs.
  • The increase in 2010 capital expenditure guidance relates to higher than expected subscriber growth.  Capital expenditures for the full year also include investments relating to the development of the Company's third generation network in Chile, and the enhancement of the coverage and capacity of our network in Brazil.

The Company's updated 2010 outlook is predicated on a number of assumptions including the assumption that foreign exchange rates and general economic conditions in its markets will remain relatively stable during the year. In addition to the preliminary results prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) provided throughout this press release, NII has presented consolidated OIBDA, ARPU, CPGA and Net Debt. These measures are non-GAAP financial measures and should be considered in addition to, but not as substitutes for, the information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations from GAAP results to these non-GAAP financial measures are provided in the notes to the attached financial table. To view these and other reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures that the Company uses and information about how to access the conference call discussing NII's second quarter 2010 results, visit the investor relations link at www.nii.com

About NII Holdings, Inc.

NII Holdings, Inc., a publicly held company based in Reston, Va., is a leading provider of mobile communications for business customers in Latin America. NII Holdings, Inc. has operations in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Chile offering a fully integrated wireless communications tool with digital cellular voice services, data services, wireless Internet access and Nextel Direct Connect® and International Direct Connect(SM), a digital two-way radio feature. NII Holdings, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, trades on the NASDAQ market under the symbol NIHD and is a member of the NASDAQ 100 Index. Visit the Company's website at www.nii.com

Nextel, the Nextel logo, and Nextel Direct Connect are trademarks and/or service marks of Nextel Communications, Inc.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  This news release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the securities laws. The statements in this news release regarding the business outlook, future performance and forward-looking guidance, as well as other statements that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements.  The words "estimate," "project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "believe," "target," "providing guidance" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements are estimates and projections reflecting management's judgment based on currently available information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements.  With respect to these forward-looking statements, management has made assumptions regarding, among other things, network usage, customer growth and retention, pricing, operating costs, the timing of various events, the economic and regulatory environment and the foreign exchange rates that will prevail during 2010.  Future performance cannot be assured and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include the risks and uncertainties relating to the impact of more intense competitive conditions and changes in economic conditions in the markets we serve; the impact on our financial results, and potential reductions in the recorded value of our assets, that may result from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and, in particular, fluctuations in the relative values of the currencies of the countries in which we operate compared to the U.S. dollar; the risk that our network technologies will not perform properly or support the services our customers want or need, including the risk that technology developments to support our services will not be timely delivered; the risk that customers in the markets we serve will not find our services attractive;  and the additional risks and uncertainties that are described from in NII Holdings' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, as well as in other reports filed from time to time by NII Holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  This press release speaks only as of its date, and NII Holdings disclaims any duty to update the information herein.

NII HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE SIX AND THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009

(in millions, except per share amounts, and unaudited)



Six Months Ended
June 30,

Three Months Ended
June 30,


2010

2009

2010

2009

Operating revenues

 Service and other revenues

$     2,498.3

$   1,902.5

$   1,280.6

$   992.2

 Digital handset and accessory revenues

136.8

117.7

71.4

66.7


2,635.1

2,020.2

1,352.0

1,058.9

Operating expenses

 Cost of service (exclusive of depreciation and amortization included below)

695.9

545.2

346.4

289.3

 Cost of digital handset and accessory sales

354.9

311.0

182.1

165.7

 Selling, general and administrative

894.7

652.0

475.3

337.0

 Depreciation

247.8

182.9

127.1

96.5

 Amortization

16.1

13.7

8.1

7.2


2,209.4

1,704.8

1,139.0

895.7

Operating income

425.7

315.4

213.0

163.2

Other income (expense)

 Interest expense

(179.0)

(86.7)

(93.3)

(42.1)

 Interest income

13.9

16.4

8.3

3.8

 Foreign currency transaction (losses) gains, net

(1.0)

56.2

24.1

63.5

 Other (expense) income, net

(7.9)

5.6

(3.5)

7.2


(174.0)

(8.5)

(64.4)

32.4

Income before income tax provision

251.7

306.9

148.6

195.6

Income tax provision

(127.7)

(102.0)

(73.1)

(61.3)

Net income

$    124.0

$    204.9

$     75.5

$     134.3






Net income per common share, basic

$      0.74

$      1.24

$     0.45

$       0.81

Net income per common share, diluted

$      0.73

$      1.22

$     0.44

$       0.79






Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic

167.3

165.9

167.9

166.0

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, diluted

170.8

173.1

171.2

173.3

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA

(in millions)



June 30,
2010

December 31,
2009



(unaudited)


Cash and cash equivalents          

$  1,819.9

$  2,504.1

Short-term investments             

552.6

116.3

Accounts receivable, less allowance for
doubtful accounts of $36.4 and $35.1

674.6

613.6

Property, plant and equipment, net     

2,588.1

2,502.2

Intangible assets, net               

378.1

337.2

Total assets                      

7,718.5

7,554.7

Long-term debt, including current portion

3,545.8

3,580.8

Total liabilities                     

4,833.1

4,807.9

Stockholders' equity                

2,885.4

2,746.8

NII HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

OPERATING RESULTS AND METRICS

FOR THE SIX AND THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009

(UNAUDITED)


NII Holdings, Inc.

(subscribers in thousands)




Three Months Ended
June 30,


2010

2009

Total digital subscribers (as of June 30)             

8,155.6

6,708.0

 Net subscriber additions                             

392.3

242.1

 Churn (%)                                       

1.71%

2.15%




Average monthly revenue per handset/unit in service (ARPU) (1)

$  47

$  44




Cost per gross add (CPGA) (1)                     

$  286

$  262

Nextel Mexico

(dollars in millions, except ARPU and CPGA, and subscribers in thousands)







Six Months Ended
June 30,

Three Months Ended
June 30,


2010

2009

2010

2009

Operating revenues

 Service and other revenues                           

$  990.7

$  877.7

$  502.8

$  450.3

 Digital handset and accessory revenues                 

42.9

38.3

21.4

20.7


1,033.6

916.0

524.2

471.0

Operating expenses

 Cost of service (exclusive of depreciation and amortization included below)

161.9

172.1

75.5

88.5

 Cost of digital handset and accessory sales              

200.9

179.3

100.1

91.0

 Selling, general and administrative                      

281.6

237.7

143.8

118.7

Segment earnings                                 

389.2

326.9

204.8

172.8

 Management fee                                    

47.4

15.9

24.0

8.0

 Depreciation and amortization                         

95.4

80.9

48.6

41.9

Operating income                                  

$  246.4

$  230.1

$  132.2

$  122.9






Total digital subscribers (as of June 30)              



3,184.8

2,834.9

 Net subscriber additions                              



93.2

18.9

 Churn (%)                                         



1.91%

2.58%






ARPU (1)                                           



$  47

$  48






CPGA (1)                                           



$  386

$  362

Nextel Brazil

(dollars in millions, except ARPU and CPGA, and subscribers in thousands)







Six Months Ended
June 30,

Three Months Ended
June 30,


2010

2009

2010

2009

Operating revenues

 Service and other revenues                           

$  1,116.5

$  657.5

$  578.5

$  360.2

 Digital handset and accessory revenues                 

57.9

49.0

32.1

30.2


1,174.4

706.5

610.6

390.4

Operating expenses

 Cost of service (exclusive of depreciation and amortization included below)

390.7

239.8

200.2

134.7

 Cost of digital handset and accessory sales              

86.1

73.7

48.2

44.4

 Selling, general and administrative                      

347.2

209.5

188.5

115.8

Segment earnings                                 

350.4

183.5

173.7

95.5

 Management fee                                    

16.6

—

8.3

—

 Depreciation and amortization                         

116.5

74.7

60.1

41.3

Operating income                                  

$  217.3

$  108.8

$   105.3

$   54.2






Total digital subscribers (as of June 30)              



2,867.2

2,106.1

 Net subscriber additions                              



203.9

167.2

 Churn (%)                                         



1.38%

1.38%






ARPU (1)                                           



$  60

$  51






CPGA (1)                                           



$  257

$  222

Nextel Argentina

(dollars in millions, except ARPU and CPGA, and subscribers in thousands)







Six Months Ended
June 30,

Three Months Ended
June 30,


2010

2009

2010

2009

Operating revenues

 Service and other revenues                           

$  247.7

$  243.6

$  125.8

$  119.4

 Digital handset and accessory revenues                 

21.2

17.3

10.3

9.3


268.9

260.9

136.1

128.7

Operating expenses

 Cost of service (exclusive of depreciation and amortization included below)

87.6

87.8

43.3

43.0

 Cost of digital handset and accessory sales              

36.2

29.0

17.7

15.5

 Selling, general and administrative                      

76.5

60.8

43.1

28.7

Segment earnings                                 

68.6

83.3

32.0

41.5

 Management fee                                    

7.5

—

3.7

—

 Depreciation and amortization                         

19.5

19.5

9.8

9.7

Operating income                                  

$  41.6

$  63.8

$  18.5

$  31.8






Total digital subscribers (as of June 30)              



1,083.2

985.7

 Net subscriber additions                              



28.9

7.4

 Churn (%)                                         



1.70%

2.45%






ARPU (1)                                           



$  34

$  35






CPGA (1)                                           



$  217

$  189

Nextel Peru

(dollars in millions, except ARPU and CPGA, and subscribers in thousands)







Six Months Ended
June 30,

Three Months Ended
June 30,


2010

2009

2010

2009

Operating revenues

 Service and other revenues                           

$  134.5

$  118.3

$   68.9

$   59.4

 Digital handset and accessory revenues                 

14.7

13.1

7.4

6.5


149.2

131.4

76.3

65.9

Operating expenses

 Cost of service (exclusive of depreciation and amortization included below)

50.1

42.4

24.4

21.3

 Cost of digital handset and accessory sales              

29.8

27.3

14.9

13.9

 Selling, general and administrative                      

59.1

46.5

31.0

24.9

Segment earnings                                 

10.2

15.2

6.0

5.8

 Management fee                                    

8.3

—

4.2

—

 Depreciation and amortization                         

24.7

14.8

12.7

7.5

Operating (loss) income                            

$  (22.8)

$  0.4

$  (10.9)

$  (1.7)






Total digital subscribers (as of June 30)              



965.9

747.9

 Net subscriber additions                              



60.4

44.0

 Churn (%)                                         



2.06%

2.24%






ARPU (1)                                           



$  23

$  25






CPGA (1)                                           



$  157

$  151






(1) For information regarding ARPU and CPGA, see "Non-GAAP Reconciliations for the Six and Three Months Ended June, 30, 2010 and 2009" included in this release.

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS

FOR THE SIX AND THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009

(UNAUDITED)

Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization

Consolidated operating income before depreciation and amortization, or OIBDA, represents operating income before depreciation and amortization expense.  Consolidated OIBDA is not a measurement under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, may not be similar to consolidated OIBDA measures of other companies and should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, the information contained in our statements of operations.  We believe that consolidated OIBDA provides useful information to investors because it is an indicator of operating performance, especially in a capital intensive industry such as ours, since it excludes items that are not directly attributable to ongoing business operations.  Our consolidated OIBDA calculations are commonly used as some of the bases for investors, analysts and credit rating agencies to evaluate and compare the periodic and future operating performance and value of companies within the wireless telecommunications industry.  Consolidated OIBDA can be reconciled to our consolidated statements of operations as follows (in millions):

NII Holdings, Inc.






Three Months Ended June 30,


2010

2009

2007

Consolidated operating income     

$          213.0

$          163.2

135.1

Consolidated depreciation         

127.1

96.5

71.1

Consolidated amortization         

8.1

7.2

1.7

Consolidated operating income before
depreciation and amortization

$   348.2

$            266.9

$            207.9






Original
Guidance
Estimate*
Year Ended
December 31,
2010

Revised
Guidance
Estimate*
Year Ended
December 31,
2010



Consolidated operating income     

$      703.0 – 803.0

$      803.0 – 878.0

Consolidated depreciation         

514.0

514.0

Consolidated amortization         

33.0

33.0

Consolidated operating income before

 depreciation and amortization     

$1,250.0 – 1,350.0

$1,350.0 – 1,425.0




*  The Company's guidance estimate for OIBDA for the year ended December
31, 2010 includes the impact of approximately $75 million of non-cash equity
compensation expense. This estimate is predicated on a number of
assumptions, including the assumption that foreign currency exchange rates and
general economic conditions in its markets will remain relatively stable during the
year. The information regarding the Company's outlook and objectives for 2010,
including its guidance estimate for OIBDA for the year ended December 31,
2010, is forward looking and is based upon management's current beliefs, as
well as a number of assumptions concerning future events, and as such, should
be taken in the context of the risks and uncertainties identified in the "Safe
Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
included above and of the risks and uncertainties outlined in the SEC filings of
NII Holdings, Inc., including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2009 and the Company's other filings with the SEC.




Average Monthly Revenue Per Handset/Unit in Service (ARPU)

Average monthly revenue per handset/unit in service, or ARPU, is an industry term that measures service revenues, which we refer to as subscriber revenues, per period from our customers divided by the weighted average number of handsets in commercial service during that period.  ARPU is not a measurement under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, may not be similar to ARPU measures of other companies and should be considered in addition, but not as a substitute for, the information contained in our statements of operations.  We believe that ARPU provides useful information concerning the appeal of our rate plans and service offerings and our performance in attracting and retaining high value customers.  Other revenue includes revenues for such services as roaming, handset maintenance, cancellation fees, analog and other.  ARPU can be calculated and reconciled to our consolidated statement of operations as follows (in millions, except ARPU):

NII Holdings, Inc.



Three Months Ended
June 30,


2010

2009

Consolidated service and other revenues   

$      1,280.6

$         992.2

Less: consolidated analog revenues       

(0.4)

(0.8)

Less: consolidated other revenues        

(160.3)

(116.4)

Total consolidated subscriber revenues     

$   1,119.9

$  875.0







ARPU calculated with subscriber revenues 

$  47

$  44




ARPU calculated with service and other revenues

$  54

$  50




Nextel Mexico



Three Months Ended
June 30,


2010

2009

Service and other revenues             

$           502.8

$           450.3

Less: analog revenues                 

(0.4)

(0.4)

Less: other revenues                   

(58.3)

(43.1)

Total subscriber revenues               

$           444.1

$           406.8







ARPU calculated with subscriber revenues 

$  47

$  48




ARPU calculated with service and other revenues

$  53

$  53




Nextel Brazil



Three Months Ended
June 30,


2010

2009

Service and other revenues              

$         578.5

$         360.2

Less: analog revenues                  

—

(0.4)

Less: other revenues                   

(77.6)

(51.0)

Total subscriber revenues               

$         500.9

$         308.8







ARPU calculated with subscriber revenues 

$  60

$  51




ARPU calculated with service and other revenues

$  70

$  59




Nextel Argentina



Three Months Ended
June 30,


2010

2009

Service and other revenues             

$           125.8

$           119.4

Less: other revenues                   

(18.1)

(17.2)

Total subscriber revenues               

$           107.7

$           102.2







ARPU calculated with subscriber revenues 

$                  34

$                  35




ARPU calculated with service and other revenues

$                  39

$                  41




Nextel Peru



Three Months Ended
June 30,


2010

2009

Service and other revenues               

$           68.9

$           59.4

Less: other revenues                   

(5.6)

(4.9)

Total subscriber revenues                

$           63.3

$           54.5







ARPU calculated with subscriber revenues  

$  23

$  25




ARPU calculated with service and other revenues

$  25

$  27




Cost per Gross Add (CPGA)

Cost per gross add, or CPGA, is an industry term that is calculated by dividing our selling, marketing and handset and accessory subsidy costs, excluding costs unrelated to initial customer acquisition, by our new subscribers during the period, or gross adds.  CPGA is not a measurement under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, may not be similar to CPGA measures of other companies and should be considered in addition, but not as a substitute for, the information contained in our statements of operations.  We believe CPGA is a measure of the relative cost of customer acquisition.  CPGA can be calculated and reconciled to our consolidated statements of operations as follows (in millions, except CPGA):

NII Holdings, Inc.



Three Months Ended
June 30,


2010

2009

Consolidated digital handset and accessory revenues

$        71.4

$        66.7

Less: consolidated uninsured replacement revenues

(4.2)

(3.8)

 Consolidated digital handset and accessory revenues, net

67.2

62.9

Less: consolidated cost of handset and accessory sales

182.1

165.7

   Consolidated handset subsidy costsHandset subsidy costs

114.9

102.8

Consolidated selling and marketingHandset subsidy costs

165.2

119.2

Costs per statement of operationsHandset subsidy costs

280.1

222.0

Less: consolidated costs unrelated to initial customer



 acquisition                             

(51.4)

(46.3)

   Customer acquisition costs               

$       228.7

$      175.7




Cost per Gross Add                     

$  286

$  262




Nextel Mexico



Three Months Ended
June 30,


2010

2009

Digital handset and accessory revenues       

$         21.4

$         20.7

Less: uninsured replacement revenues       

(2.1)

(2.1)

 Digital handset and accessory revenues, net  

19.3

18.6

Less: cost of handset and accessory sales   

100.1

91.0

   Handset subsidy costsHandset subsidy costs

80.8

72.4

Selling and marketingHandset subsidy costs

68.0

52.4

Costs per statement of operationsHandset subsidy costs

148.8

124.8

Less: costs unrelated to initial customer



 acquisition                             

(43.5)

(38.9)

   Customer acquisition costs               

$       105.3

$         85.9




Cost per Gross Add                     

$  386

$  362




Nextel Brazil



Three Months Ended
June 30,


2010

2009

Digital handset and accessory revenues       

$         32.1

$         30.2

Less: uninsured replacement revenues       

(2.1)

(1.6)

 Digital handset and accessory revenues, net  

30.0

28.6

Less: cost of handset and accessory sales   

48.2

44.4

   Handset subsidy costsHandset subsidy costs

18.2

15.8

Selling and marketingHandset subsidy costs

68.4

44.7

Costs per statement of operationsHandset subsidy costs

86.6

60.5

Less: costs unrelated to initial customer



 acquisition                             

(4.9)

(4.9)

   Customer acquisition costs               

$         81.7

$         55.6




Cost per Gross Add                     

$  257

$  222




Nextel Argentina



Three Months Ended
June 30,


2010

2009

Digital handset and accessory revenues, net   

$         10.3

$          9.3

Less: cost of handset and accessory sales   

17.7

15.5

   Handset subsidy costsHandset subsidy costs

7.4

6.2

Selling and marketingHandset subsidy costs

12.7

10.1

Costs per statement of operationsHandset subsidy costs

20.1

16.3

Less: costs unrelated to initial customer



 acquisition                             

(1.9)

(1.3)

   Customer acquisition costs               

$         18.2

$        15.0




Cost per Gross Add                     

$  217

$  189




Nextel Peru



Three Months Ended
June 30,


2010

2009

Digital handset and accessory revenues, net   

$          7.4

$          6.5

Less: cost of handset and accessory sales   

14.9

13.9

   Handset subsidy costsHandset subsidy costs

7.5

7.4

Selling and marketingHandset subsidy costs

12.1

7.7

Costs per statement of operationsHandset subsidy costs

19.6

15.1

Less: costs unrelated to initial customer



 acquisition                             

(1.0)

(1.1)

   Customer acquisition costs               

$        18.6

$        14.0




Cost per Gross Add                     

$  157

$  151




Net Debt

Net debt represents total long-term debt less cash, cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investments.  Net debt to consolidated operating income before depreciation and amortization represents net debt divided by consolidated operating income before depreciation and amortization. Prior to 2008, we calculated net debt as total long-term debt less cash and cash equivalents.  In 2008, we added short-term investments to the items subtracted from long-term debt to calculate net debt because we concluded that our short-term investments were similar to cash and cash equivalents in terms of liquidity and should be used similarly in providing the assessment of our overall leverage in the net debt calculation.  In the second quarter of 2010, we extended the permissible investment maturity dates for cash investments, which resulted in the classification of some of our cash investments as long term investments. As a result, we now include the cash in long-term investments to the items subtracted from long-term debt to calculate net debt. Net debt is not a measurement under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, may not be similar to net debt measures of other companies and should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, the information contained in our balance sheets.  We believe that net debt and net debt to consolidated operating income before depreciation and amortization provide useful information concerning our liquidity and leverage. Net debt as of June 30, 2010 can be calculated as follows (in millions):

NII Holdings, Inc.

Total long-term debt           

$          2,819.9

Add:  reduction to long-term debt pursuant to implementation of FSP APB 14-1

75.5

Add: debt discounts           

21.7

Add: principal amount of 2.75% convertible notes treated as current portion of long-term debt

318.6

Less: cash and cash equivalents

(1,819.9)

Less: short-term investments   

(552.6)

Less: long-term investments    

(100.0)

Net debt                    

$           763.2

NII Holdings, Inc.

1875 Explorer Street, Suite 1000

Reston, VA.  20190

(703) 390-5100

http://www.nii.com


Investor Relations: Tim Perrott

(703) 390-5113

[email protected]


Media Relations: Claudia E. Restrepo

(786) 251-7020

[email protected]

SOURCE NII Holdings, Inc.

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