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RCI Rogers Communications Inc

35.38
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23 Nov 2024 - Closed
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Rogers Communications Inc NYSE:RCI NYSE Common Stock
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Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16]

24/07/2024 1:24pm

Edgar (US Regulatory)



UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 ________________________________________________

FORM 6-K
 ________________________________________________
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 ________________________________________________
For the month of July, 2024
Commission File Number 001-10805
 ________________________________________________
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
 ________________________________________________
333 Bloor Street East
10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M4W 1G9
Canada
(Address of principal executive offices)
________________________________________________
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F  o             Form 40-F  þ


Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC.
By: /s/ Glenn Brandt
 Name: Glenn Brandt
 Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date: July 24, 2024



Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit Number  Description of Document
99.1  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Rogers Communications Inc. for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024
99.2Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Rogers Communications Inc. for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024
99.3Earnings Release of Rogers Communications Inc. for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024



MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Exhibit 99.1

This Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) contains important information about our business and our performance for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, as well as forward-looking information (see "About Forward-Looking Information") about future periods. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with our Second Quarter 2024 Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Second Quarter 2024 Interim Financial Statements) and notes thereto, which have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB); our 2023 Annual MD&A; our 2023 Annual Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the IASB; and our other recent filings with Canadian and US securities regulatory authorities, including our Annual Information Form, which are available on SEDAR+ at sedarplus.ca or EDGAR at sec.gov, respectively.

For more information about Rogers, including product and service offerings, competitive market and industry trends, our overarching strategy, key performance drivers, and objectives, see "Understanding Our Business", "Our Strategy, Key Performance Drivers, and Strategic Highlights", and "Capability to Deliver Results" in our 2023 Annual MD&A. References in this MD&A to the Shaw Transaction are to our acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. (Shaw) on April 3, 2023. For additional details regarding the Shaw Transaction, see "Shaw Transaction" in our 2023 Annual MD&A and our 2023 Annual Audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

We, us, our, Rogers, Rogers Communications, and the Company refer to Rogers Communications Inc. and its subsidiaries. RCI refers to the legal entity Rogers Communications Inc., not including its subsidiaries. Rogers also holds interests in various investments and ventures.

All dollar amounts in this MD&A are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated and are unaudited. All percentage changes are calculated using the rounded numbers as they appear in the tables. This MD&A is current as at July 23, 2024 and was approved by the Audit and Risk Committee of RCI's Board of Directors (the Board) on that date.

We are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI).

In this MD&A, this quarter, the quarter, or second quarter refer to the three months ended June 30, 2024, the first quarter refers to the three months ended March 31, 2024, and year to date refers to the six months ended June 30, 2024, unless the context indicates otherwise. All results commentary is compared to the equivalent period in 2023 or as at December 31, 2023, as applicable, unless otherwise indicated.

Trademarks in this MD&A are owned or used under licence by Rogers Communications Inc. or an affiliate. This MD&A may also include trademarks of other parties. The trademarks referred to in this MD&A may be listed without the ™ symbols. ©2024 Rogers Communications

Reportable segments
We report our results of operations in three reportable segments. Each segment and the nature of its business is as follows:
SegmentPrincipal activities
WirelessWireless telecommunications operations for Canadian consumers and businesses.
Cable
Cable telecommunications operations, including Internet, television and other video (Video), Satellite, telephony (Home Phone), and home monitoring services for Canadian consumers and businesses, and network connectivity through our fibre network and data centre assets to support a range of voice, data, networking, hosting, and cloud-based services for the business, public sector, and carrier wholesale markets.
MediaA diversified portfolio of media properties, including sports media and entertainment, television and radio broadcasting, specialty channels, multi-platform shopping, and digital media.

Wireless and Cable are operated by our wholly owned subsidiary, Rogers Communications Canada Inc. (RCCI), and certain other wholly owned subsidiaries. Media is operated by our wholly owned subsidiary, Rogers Media Inc., and its subsidiaries.

Rogers Communications Inc.
1
Second Quarter 2024


Where to find it
Strategic Highlights
Commitments and Contractual Obligations
Quarterly Financial HighlightsRegulatory Developments
Summary of Consolidated Financial ResultsUpdates to Risks and Uncertainties
Results of our Reportable SegmentsMaterial Accounting Policies and Estimates
Review of Consolidated Performance
Managing our Liquidity and Financial Resources
Overview of Financial Position
Financial Condition
Financial Risk Management

Strategic Highlights

The five objectives set out below guide our work and decision-making as we further improve our operational execution and make well-timed investments to grow our core businesses and deliver increased shareholder value. Below are some highlights for the quarter.

Build the biggest and best networks in the country
Started to deploy 3800 MHz spectrum licences, further expanding our 5G capabilities.
Expanding 5G coverage to the remaining tunnels of Toronto's subway system.
Announced the CableLabs North collaboration with CableLabs, a new research and development facility in Calgary.

Deliver easy to use, reliable products and services
Signed landmark deals with Warner Bros. Discovery and NBCUniversal to acquire the most-watched lifestyle and entertainment content.
Expanded our Self Protect service to customers across Western Canada.
Launched Disney+ for eligible Ignite TV customers at no additional cost.

Be the first choice for Canadians
Led the industry with 162,000 mobile phone net additions. In the last 10 quarters, we have added 1.7 million total mobile phone and Internet net additions.
Announced a milestone agreement with Amazon to broadcast Monday night NHL hockey on Prime Video.
Announced a ten-year agreement with Comcast to bring their world-class Xfinity products and technology to Canadians.

Be a strong national company investing in Canada
Invested $1 billion in capital expenditures, the majority in our wireless and wireline networks.
Released our 2023 economic impact assessment showing Rogers supported 92,000 jobs and contributed $14 billion to GDP.
Completed the final phase of the Rogers Centre renovations.

Be the growth leader in our industry
Grew total service revenue by 1% and adjusted EBITDA by 6%.
Reported industry-leading growth in our Wireless operations.
Generated free cash flow1 of $666 million, up 40%, and cash flow from operating activities of $1,472 million.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

Revenue
Total revenue and total service revenue each increased by 1% this quarter, driven by revenue growth in our Wireless and Media businesses.

Wireless service revenue increased by 4% this quarter, primarily as a result of the cumulative impact of growth in our mobile phone subscriber base over the past year. Wireless equipment revenue decreased by 5%, primarily as a result of fewer device upgrades by existing customers.
1    Free cash flow is a capital management measure. See "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" for more information about this measure. This is not a standardized financial measure under IFRS and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other companies.
Rogers Communications Inc.
2
Second Quarter 2024


Total Cable revenue and Cable service revenue decreased by 2% and 3%, respectively, this quarter as a result of continued competitive promotional activity and declines in our Home Phone and Satellite subscriber bases.

Media revenue increased by 7% this quarter as a result of higher sports-related revenue, primarily at the Toronto Blue Jays, partially offset by lower Today's Shopping Choice revenue.

Adjusted EBITDA and margins
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA increased 6% this quarter, and our adjusted EBITDA margin increased by 230 basis points, as a result of full realization of our synergy program associated with the Shaw Transaction over the course of the 12 months following its closing in addition to ongoing cost efficiencies.

Wireless adjusted EBITDA increased by 6%, primarily due to the flow-through impact of higher revenue as discussed above in conjunction with lower costs. This gave rise to an adjusted EBITDA margin of 65.2%.

Cable adjusted EBITDA increased by 9% due to the aforementioned synergy program and ongoing cost efficiencies. This gave rise to an adjusted EBITDA margin of 56.8%.

Media adjusted EBITDA decreased by $4 million this quarter, primarily due to higher Toronto Blue Jays expenses, including players payroll and game day-related costs.

Net income and adjusted net income
Net income increased by $285 million, or 261%, and adjusted net income increased by 15% this quarter, primarily as a result of higher adjusted EBITDA, partially offset by higher income tax expense. Net income was also higher due to lower restructuring, acquisition and other costs this year relative to the significant Shaw Transaction closing-related fees incurred in the second quarter of 2023.

Cash flow and available liquidity
This quarter, we generated cash provided by operating activities of $1,472 million (2023 - $1,635 million). The decrease is primarily a result of a greater investment in net operating assets and liabilities, partially offset by higher adjusted EBITDA. We generated free cash flow of $666 million (2023 - $476 million), up 40% as a result of higher adjusted EBITDA, lower capital expenditures, and lower interest on long-term debt.

As at June 30, 2024, we had $4.3 billion of available liquidity2 (December 31, 2023 - $5.9 billion), consisting of $0.45 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $3.85 billion available under our bank and other credit facilities.

Our debt leverage ratio2 as at June 30, 2024 was 4.7 (December 31, 2023 - 5.0, or 4.7 on an as adjusted basis to include trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA of a combined Rogers and Shaw as if the Shaw Transaction had closed on January 1, 2023). See "Financial Condition" for more information.

We also returned $266 million in dividends to shareholders this quarter and we declared a $0.50 per share dividend on July 23, 2024.

2    Available liquidity and debt leverage ratio are capital management measures. Pro forma debt leverage ratio is a non-GAAP ratio. Pro forma trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and is a component of pro forma debt leverage ratio. See "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" for more information about these measures. These are not standardized financial measures under IFRS and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other companies. See "Financial Condition" for a reconciliation of available liquidity.
Rogers Communications Inc.
3
Second Quarter 2024


Summary of Consolidated Financial Results
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars, except margins and per share amounts)20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
 
Revenue
Wireless2,466 2,424 4,994 4,770 
Cable1,964 2,013 (2)3,923 3,030 29 
Media736 686 1,215 1,191 
Corporate items and intercompany eliminations(73)(77)(5)(138)(110)25 
Revenue5,093 5,046 9,994 8,881 13 
Total service revenue 1
4,599 4,534 8,956 7,848 14 
Adjusted EBITDA
Wireless1,296 1,222 2,580 2,401 
Cable1,116 1,026 2,216 1,583 40 
Media (100)(103)(34)n/m
Corporate items and intercompany eliminations(87)(62)40 (154)(109)41 
Adjusted EBITDA 2
2,325 2,190 4,539 3,841 18 
Adjusted EBITDA margin 2
45.7 %43.4 %2.3  pts45.4 %43.2 %2.2  pts
 
Net income394 109 n/m650 620 
Basic earnings per share$0.74 $0.21 n/m$1.22 $1.20 
Diluted earnings per share$0.73 $0.20 n/m$1.20 $1.19 
 
Adjusted net income 2
623 544 15 1,163 1,097 
Adjusted basic earnings per share 2
$1.17 $1.03 14 $2.19 $2.12 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share 2
$1.16 $1.02 14 $2.16 $2.11 
 
Capital expenditures999 1,079 (7)2,057 1,971 
Cash provided by operating activities1,472 1,635 (10)2,652 2,088 27 
Free cash flow666 476 40 1,252 846 48 
n/m - not meaningful
1    As defined. See "Key Performance Indicators".
2    Adjusted EBITDA is a total of segments measure. Adjusted EBITDA margin is a supplementary financial measure. Adjusted basic and adjusted diluted earnings per share are non-GAAP ratios. Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP financial measure and is a component of adjusted basic and adjusted diluted earnings per share. These are not standardized financial measures under IFRS and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other companies. See "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" for more information about these measures.

Rogers Communications Inc.
4
Second Quarter 2024


Results of our Reportable Segments

WIRELESS

Wireless Financial Results
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars, except margins)20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
Revenue
Service revenue1,988 1,920 3,984 3,756 
Equipment revenue478 504 (5)1,010 1,014 — 
Revenue2,466 2,424 4,994 4,770 
Operating costs
Cost of equipment492 501 (2)1,031 1,009 
Other operating costs
678 701 (3)1,383 1,360 
Operating costs
1,170 1,202 (3)2,414 2,369 
Adjusted EBITDA1,296 1,222 2,580 2,401 
Adjusted EBITDA margin 1
65.2 %63.6 %1.6  pts64.8 %63.9 %0.9  pts
Capital expenditures396 458 (14)800 910 (12)
1    Calculated using service revenue.

Wireless Subscriber Results 1
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In thousands, except churn and mobile phone ARPU)20242023Chg20242023Chg
Postpaid mobile phone 2
Gross additions451 430 21 894 748 146 
Net additions112 170 (58)210 265 (55)
Total postpaid mobile phone subscribers 3
10,598 10,107 491 10,598 10,107 491 
Churn (monthly)1.07 %0.87 %0.20  pts1.09 %0.83 %0.26  pts
Prepaid mobile phone 4
Gross additions148 231 (83)232 448 (216)
Net additions (losses)50 (5)55 13 (13)26 
Total prepaid mobile phone subscribers 3
1,068 1,242 (174)1,068 1,242 (174)
Churn (monthly)3.20 %6.33 %(3.13  pts)3.55 %6.14 %(2.59  pts)
Mobile phone ARPU (monthly) 5
$57.24 $56.79 $0.45 $57.64 $57.17 $0.47 
1    Subscriber counts and subscriber churn are key performance indicators. See "Key Performance Indicators".
2    Effective January 1, 2024, and on a prospective basis, we adjusted our postpaid mobile phone subscriber base to remove 110,000 Cityfone subscribers as we stopped selling new plans for this service as of that date. Given this, we believe this adjustment more meaningfully reflects the underlying organic subscriber performance of our postpaid mobile phone business.
3    As at end of period.
4    Effective January 1, 2024, and on a prospective basis, we adjusted our prepaid mobile phone subscriber base to remove 56,000 Fido prepaid subscribers as we stopped selling new plans for this service as of that date. Given this, we believe this adjustment more meaningfully reflects the underlying organic subscriber performance of our prepaid mobile phone business.
5    Mobile phone ARPU is a supplementary financial measure. See "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" for an explanation as to the composition of this measure.

Service revenue
The 4% increase in service revenue this quarter and 6% increase year to date were primarily a result of the cumulative impact of growth in our mobile phone subscriber base over the past year. The year to date increase was also affected by the impact of the Shaw Mobile subscribers acquired through the Shaw Transaction in April 2023.

The increases in mobile phone ARPU this quarter and year to date were primarily associated with the changes in subscribers. We continue to see robust growth in net additions on our premium Rogers brand.

The continued significant postpaid gross and net additions this quarter and year to date were a result of sales execution in a growing Canadian market.
Rogers Communications Inc.
5
Second Quarter 2024


Equipment revenue
The 5% decrease in equipment revenue this quarter and marginal decrease year to date were primarily as a result of:
fewer device upgrades by existing customers; partially offset by
an increase in new subscribers purchasing devices; and
a continued shift in the product mix towards higher-value devices.

Operating costs
Cost of equipment
The 2% decrease in the cost of equipment this quarter and 2% increase year to date were a result of the equipment revenue changes discussed above.

Other operating costs
The 3% decrease in other operating costs this quarter was primarily a result of:
lower costs associated with productivity and efficiency initiatives; partially offset by
higher costs associated with our expanded network.

The 2% increase year to date was impacted by higher costs associated with our expanded network.

Adjusted EBITDA
The 6% increase in adjusted EBITDA this quarter and 7% increase year to date were a result of the revenue and expense changes discussed above.

Rogers Communications Inc.
6
Second Quarter 2024


CABLE

Cable Financial Results
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars, except margins)20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
Revenue
Service revenue1,948 2,005 (3)3,895 3,011 29 
Equipment revenue16 100 28 19 47 
Revenue1,964 2,013 (2)3,923 3,030 29 
Operating costs
848 987 (14)1,707 1,447 18 
Adjusted EBITDA1,116 1,026 2,216 1,583 40 
Adjusted EBITDA margin56.8 %51.0 %5.8  pts56.5 %52.2 %4.3  pts
Capital expenditures509 538 (5)989 857 15 

Cable Subscriber Results 1
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In thousands, except ARPA and penetration)20242023Chg20242023Chg
Homes passed 2
10,061 9,815 246 10,061 9,815 246 
Customer relationships
Net additions13 20 14 
Total customer relationships 2
4,656 4,787 (131)4,656 4,787 (131)
ARPA (monthly) 3
$139.62 $139.68 ($0.06)$139.87 $142.18 ($2.31)
Penetration 2
46.3 %48.8 %(2.5  pts)46.3 %48.8 %(2.5  pts)
Retail Internet
Net additions26 25 52 39 13 
Total retail Internet subscribers 2
4,214 4,284 (70)4,214 4,284 (70)
Video
Net (losses) additions(33)12 (45)(60)(64)
Total Video subscribers 2
2,691 2,732 (41)2,691 2,732 (41)
Home Monitoring
Net additions (losses)13 (4)17 12 (9)21 
Total Home Monitoring subscribers 2
101 92 101 92 
Home Phone
Net losses(31)(29)(2)(66)(42)(24)
Total Home Phone subscribers 2
1,563 1,684 (121)1,563 1,684 (121)
1    Subscriber results are key performance indicators. See "Key Performance Indicators".
2    As at end of period.
3    ARPA is a supplementary financial measure. See "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" for an explanation as to the composition of this measure.

Service revenue
The 3% decrease in service revenue this quarter was a result of:
continued competitive promotional activity; and
declines in our Home Phone and Satellite subscriber bases.

The 29% increase in service revenue year to date was primarily a result of the completion of the Shaw Transaction in April 2023, which contributed an incremental approximately $1 billion in the first quarter, partially offset by the factors discussed above.

The lower ARPA this year was primarily a result of competitive promotional activity.

Rogers Communications Inc.
7
Second Quarter 2024


Operating costs
The 14% decrease in operating costs this quarter and 18% increase year to date were a result of the full realization of our synergy targets associated with the Shaw Transaction over the course of the year following closing, and ongoing cost efficiency initiatives. The year to date increase was also impacted by the completion of the Shaw Transaction in April 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA
The 9% increase in adjusted EBITDA this quarter and 40% increase year to date were a result of the service revenue and expense changes discussed above.

Rogers Communications Inc.
8
Second Quarter 2024


MEDIA

Media Financial Results
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars, except margins)20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
Revenue736 686 1,215 1,191 
Operating costs
736 682 1,318 1,225 
Adjusted EBITDA (100)(103)(34)n/m
Adjusted EBITDA margin %0.6 %(0.6  pts)(8.5)%(2.9)%(5.6  pts)
Capital expenditures48 43 12 168 104 62 

Revenue
The 7% increase in revenue this quarter and 2% increase year to date were a result of:
higher sports-related revenue, primarily at the Toronto Blue Jays; partially offset by
lower Today's Shopping Choice revenue.

Operating costs
The 8% increases in operating costs this quarter and year to date were a result of:
higher Toronto Blue Jays expenses, including players payroll and game day-related costs; partially offset by
lower Today's Shopping Choice costs in line with lower revenue.

Adjusted EBITDA
The decreases in adjusted EBITDA this quarter and year to date were a result of the revenue and expense changes discussed above.

Rogers Communications Inc.
9
Second Quarter 2024


CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars, except capital intensity)20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
Wireless396 458 (14)800 910 (12)
Cable509 538 (5)989 857 15 
Media48 43 12 168 104 62 
Corporate46 40 15 100 100 — 
Capital expenditures 1
999 1,079 (7)2,057 1,971 
Capital intensity 2
19.6 %21.4 %(1.8  pts)20.6 %22.2 %(1.6  pts)
1    Includes additions to property, plant and equipment net of proceeds on disposition, but does not include expenditures for spectrum licences, additions to right-of-use assets, or assets acquired through business combinations.
2    Capital intensity is a supplementary financial measure. See "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" for an explanation as to the composition of this measure.

One of our objectives is to build the biggest and best networks in the country. As we continually work towards this, we once again plan to spend more on our wireless and wireline networks this year than we have in the past several years. We continue to roll out our 5G network (the largest 5G network in Canada as at June 30, 2024) across the country, as we work toward our commitment to expand coverage across Western Canada. We also continue to invest in fibre deployments, including fibre-to-the-home (FTTH), in our cable network and we are expanding our network footprint to reach more homes and businesses, including in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.

These investments will strengthen network resilience and stability and will help us bridge the digital divide by expanding our network further into rural and underserved areas through participation in various programs and projects.

Wireless
The decreases in capital expenditures in Wireless this quarter and year to date were due to the timing of investments. We continue to make investments in our network development and 5G deployment to expand our wireless network. The ongoing deployment of 3500 MHz spectrum and the commencement of 3800 MHz spectrum deployment continue to augment the capacity and resilience of our earlier 5G deployments in the 600 MHz spectrum band.

Cable
The decrease in capital expenditures in Cable this quarter was due to timing of investments. The increase in capital expenditures year to date reflect our acquisition of Shaw. We continue to make investments in our infrastructure, including additional fibre deployments to increase our FTTH distribution. These investments incorporate the latest technologies to help deliver more bandwidth and an enhanced customer experience as we progress in our connected home roadmap, including service footprint expansion and upgrades to our DOCSIS 3.1 platform to evolve to DOCSIS 4.0, offering increased network resilience, stability, and faster download speeds over time.

Media
The increases in capital expenditures in Media this quarter and year to date were primarily a result of higher Toronto Blue Jays stadium infrastructure-related expenditures associated with the second phase of the Rogers Centre modernization project.

Capital intensity
Capital intensity decreased this quarter and year to date as a result of the revenue and capital expenditure changes discussed above.

Rogers Communications Inc.
10
Second Quarter 2024


Review of Consolidated Performance

This section discusses our consolidated net income and other income and expenses that do not form part of the segment discussions above.
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
Adjusted EBITDA2,325 2,190 4,539 3,841 18 
Deduct (add):
Depreciation and amortization1,136 1,158 (2)2,285 1,789 28 
Restructuring, acquisition and other90 331 (73)232 386 (40)
Finance costs576 583 (1)1,156 879 32 
Other (income) expense(5)(18)(72)3 (45)n/m
Income tax expense134 27 n/m213 212 — 
Net income394 109 n/m650 620 

Depreciation and amortization
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment902 911 (1)1,808 1,468 23 
Depreciation of right-of-use assets97 104 (7)207 172 20 
Amortization137 143 (4)270 149 81 
Total depreciation and amortization1,136 1,158 (2)2,285 1,789 28 

The year to date increase in depreciation and amortization was primarily a result of the assets acquired through the Shaw Transaction.

Restructuring, acquisition and other
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)2024202320242023
Restructuring and other66 143 178 165 
Shaw Transaction-related costs24 188 54 221 
Total restructuring, acquisition and other90 331 232 386 

The Shaw Transaction-related costs in 2023 and 2024 consisted of incremental costs supporting acquisition (in 2023) and integration activities (in 2023 and 2024) related to the Shaw Transaction. In the second quarter of 2023, these costs primarily reflected closing-related fees, the Shaw Transaction-related employee retention program, and the cost of the tangible benefits package related to the broadcasting portion of the Shaw Transaction.

The restructuring and other costs in 2023 and 2024 were primarily severance and other departure-related costs associated with the targeted restructuring of our employee base, which also included costs associated with voluntary departure programs in 2024. These costs also included costs related to real estate rationalization programs.

Rogers Communications Inc.
11
Second Quarter 2024


Finance costs
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
Total interest on borrowings 1
512 522 (2)1,020 915 11 
Interest earned on restricted cash and cash equivalents (3)(100) (149)(100)
Interest on borrowings, net512 519 (1)1,020 766 33 
Interest on lease liabilities34 27 26 69 50 38 
Interest on post-employment benefits
 (5)(100)(2)(7)(71)
Loss (gain) on foreign exchange30 (141)n/m139 (127)n/m
Change in fair value of derivative instruments(24)144 n/m(122)133 n/m
Capitalized interest(10)(9)11 (22)(17)29 
Deferred transaction costs and other34 48 (29)74 81 (9)
Total finance costs576 583 (1)1,156 879 32 
1    Interest on borrowings includes interest on short-term borrowings and on long-term debt.

Interest on borrowings, net
The 33% increase in net interest on borrowings year to date was primarily a result of:
a reduction in interest earned on restricted cash and cash equivalents, as we used these funds to partially fund the Shaw Transaction on April 3, 2023; and
interest expense associated with the long-term debt assumed through the Shaw Transaction; partially offset by
the repayment at maturity of senior notes in March 2023, October 2023, November 2023, January 2024, and March 2024 at different underlying interest rates; and
lower interest expense associated with refinancing a significant portion of the borrowings under our term loan facility with senior notes issued in September 2023 and February 2024.

Income tax expense
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars, except tax rates)2024202320242023
Statutory income tax rate26.2 %26.2 %26.2 %26.2 %
Income before income tax expense528 136 863 832 
Computed income tax expense138 36 226 218 
Increase (decrease) in income tax expense resulting from:
Non-(taxable) deductible stock-based compensation(4)(3)(10)
Non-deductible (taxable) portion of equity losses (income)1 — 1 (4)
Non-taxable income from security investments (3) (6)
Revaluation of deferred tax balances due to rate change (3) (3)
Other items(1)— (4)
Total income tax expense134 27 213 212 
Effective income tax rate25.4 %19.9 %24.7 %25.5 %
Cash income taxes paid158 125 232 275 

Cash income taxes paid increased this quarter and decreased year to date due to the timing of installment payments.

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Net income
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars, except per share amounts)20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
Net income394 109 n/m650 620 
Basic earnings per share$0.74 $0.21 n/m$1.22 $1.20 
Diluted earnings per share$0.73 $0.20 n/m$1.20 $1.19 

Adjusted net income
We calculate adjusted net income from adjusted EBITDA as follows:
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars, except per share amounts)20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
Adjusted EBITDA2,325 2,190 4,539 3,841 18 
Deduct:
Depreciation and amortization 1
916 906 1,823 1,537 19 
Finance costs 576 583 (1)1,156 879 32 
Other income (expense)
(5)(18)(72)3 (45)n/m
Income tax expense 2
215 175 23 394 373 
Adjusted net income 1
623 544 15 1,163 1,097 
Adjusted basic earnings per share$1.17 $1.03 14 $2.19 $2.12 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share$1.16 $1.02 14 $2.16 $2.11 
1    Our calculation of adjusted net income excludes depreciation and amortization on the fair value increment recognized on acquisition of Shaw Transaction-related property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. For purposes of calculating adjusted net income, we believe the magnitude of this depreciation and amortization, which was significantly affected by the size of the Shaw Transaction, may have no correlation to our current and ongoing operating results and affects comparability between certain periods. Depreciation and amortization excludes depreciation and amortization on Shaw Transaction-related property, plant and equipment and intangible assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 of $220 million and $462 million (2023 - $252 million and $252 million). Adjusted net income includes depreciation and amortization on the acquired Shaw property, plant and equipment and intangible assets based on Shaw's historical cost and depreciation policies.
2    Income tax expense excludes recoveries of $81 million and $181 million (2023 - recoveries of $148 million and $161 million) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 related to the income tax impact for adjusted items.

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Second Quarter 2024


Managing our Liquidity and Financial Resources

Operating, investing, and financing activities
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)2024202320242023
Cash provided by operating activities before changes in net operating assets and liabilities, income taxes paid, and interest paid2,224 1,988 4,322 3,618 
Change in net operating assets and liabilities(120)261 (409)(443)
Income taxes paid(158)(125)(232)(275)
Interest paid, net(474)(489)(1,029)(812)
Cash provided by operating activities1,472 1,635 2,652 2,088 
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures(999)(1,079)(2,057)(1,971)
Additions to program rights(10)(12)(23)(37)
Changes in non-cash working capital related to capital expenditures and intangible assets(48)39 (29)
Acquisitions and other strategic transactions, net of cash acquired(380)(17,001)(475)(17,001)
Other(1)12 12 
Cash used in investing activities(1,438)(18,080)(2,504)(19,026)
Financing activities:
Net (repayment of) proceeds received from short-term borrowings(43)(1,931)1,261 (589)
Net (repayment) issuance of long-term debt(18)5,788 (1,126)5,400 
Net proceeds (payments) on settlement of debt derivatives and forward contracts24 (106)22 121 
Transaction costs incurred(4)(1)(46)(265)
Principal payments of lease liabilities (119)(84)(231)(165)
Dividends paid(182)(252)(372)(505)
Other(5)— (5)— 
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities(347)3,414 (497)3,997 
Change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents(313)(13,031)(349)(12,941)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period764 13,390 800 13,300 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period451 359 451 359 

Operating activities
This quarter, cash provided by operating activities decreased primarily as a result of a greater investment in net operating assets and liabilities, partially offset by higher adjusted EBITDA. Cash provided by operating activities increased for the year to date as a result of higher adjusted EBITDA, partially offset by higher interest paid.

Investing activities
Capital expenditures
During the quarter and year to date, we incurred $999 million and $2,057 million, respectively, on capital expenditures before changes in non-cash working capital items. See "Capital Expenditures" for more information.

Acquisitions and other strategic transactions
This quarter, we paid the remaining $380 million related to the acquisition of 3800 MHz spectrum licences. We recognized the spectrum licences as indefinite-life intangible assets.

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Second Quarter 2024


Financing activities
During the quarter and year to date, we paid and received net amounts of $41 million and $111 million (2023 - received $3,750 million and $4,667 million), respectively, on our short-term borrowings, long-term debt, and related derivatives, including transaction costs. See "Financial Risk Management" for more information on the cash flows relating to our derivative instruments.

Short-term borrowings
Our short-term borrowings consist of amounts outstanding under our receivables securitization program, our US dollar-denominated commercial paper (US CP) program, and our non-revolving credit facilities. Below is a summary of our short-term borrowings as at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
As at
June 30
As at
December 31
(In millions of dollars)20242023
Receivables securitization program2,400 1,600 
US commercial paper program (net of the discount on issuance)134 150 
Non-revolving credit facility borrowings (net of the discount on issuance)505 — 
Total short-term borrowings3,039 1,750 

The tables below summarize the activity relating to our short-term borrowings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
Three months ended June 30, 2024Six months ended June 30, 2024
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)
Proceeds received from receivables securitization 800 
Net proceeds received from receivables securitization 800 
Proceeds received from US commercial paper443 1.366 605 1,282 1.354 1,736 
Repayment of US commercial paper(656)1.369 (898)(1,305)1.359 (1,774)
Net repayment of US commercial paper(293)(38)
Proceeds received from non-revolving credit facilities (US$) 1
369 1.366 504 554 1.359 753 
Repayment of non-revolving credit facilities (US$) 1
(185)1.373 (254)(185)1.373 (254)
Net proceeds received from non-revolving credit facilities250 499 
Net (repayment of) proceeds received from short-term borrowings(43)1,261 
1    Borrowings under our non-revolving facility mature and are reissued regularly, such that until repaid, we maintain net outstanding borrowings equivalent to the then-current credit limit on the reissue dates.

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Second Quarter 2024


Three months ended June 30, 2023Six months ended
June 30, 2023
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)
Repayment of receivables securitization(1,000)(1,000)
Net repayment of receivables securitization(1,000)(1,000)
Proceeds received from US commercial paper— — — 1,174 1.362 1,599 
Repayment of US commercial paper(687)1.345 (924)(1,341)1.348 (1,807)
Net repayment of US commercial paper(924)(208)
Proceeds received from non-revolving credit facilities (Cdn$) 1
— 375 
Proceeds received from non-revolving credit facilities (US$)460 1.357 624 1,198 1.349 1,616 
Total proceeds received from non-revolving credit facilities624 1,991 
Repayment of non-revolving credit facilities (Cdn$) 1
(4)(379)
Repayment of non-revolving credit facilities (US$)(465)1.348 (627)(738)1.346 (993)
Total repayment of non-revolving credit facilities(631)(1,372)
Net (repayment of) proceeds received from non-revolving credit facilities(7)619 
Net repayment of short-term borrowings(1,931)(589)
1    Borrowings under our non-revolving facility mature and are reissued regularly, such that until repaid, we maintain net outstanding borrowings equivalent to the then-current credit limit on the reissue dates.

Concurrent with our US CP issuances and US dollar-denominated borrowings under our credit facilities, we entered into debt derivatives to hedge the foreign currency risk associated with the principal and interest components of the borrowings. See "Financial Risk Management" for more information.

In March 2024, we borrowed US$185 million under our non-revolving facility maturing in March 2025. In April 2024, we borrowed an additional US$184 million under the facility. As a result, we have fully drawn on the facility.

The terms of our receivables securitization program are committed until its expiry, which we extended in June 2024 to an expiration date of June 28, 2027.

In April 2023, we repaid the outstanding $200 million of borrowings under Shaw's legacy accounts receivable securitization program, subsequent to which the program was terminated. This repayment is included in "repayment of receivables securitization" above.

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Second Quarter 2024


Long-term debt
Our long-term debt consists of amounts outstanding under our bank and letter of credit facilities and the senior notes, debentures, and subordinated notes we have issued. The tables below summarize the activity relating to our long-term debt for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
Three months ended June 30, 2024Six months ended June 30, 2024
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)
Term loan facility net repayments (US$) 1
(10)n/m(18)(2,512)1.351 (3,393)
Net repayments under term loan facility(18)(3,393)
Senior note issuances (US$)   2,500 1.347 3,367 
Senior note repayments (Cdn$) (1,100)
Net issuance of senior notes 2,267 
Net repayment of long-term debt(18)(1,126)
1    Borrowings under our term loan facility mature and are reissued regularly, such that until repaid, we maintain net outstanding borrowings equivalent to the then-current credit limit on the reissue dates.
Three months ended June 30, 2023Six months ended June 30, 2023
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)
Credit facility borrowings (US$)— — — 220 1.368 301 
Credit facility repayments (US$)(220)1.336 (294)(220)1.336 (294)
Net (repayments) borrowings under credit facilities(294)
Term loan facility net borrowings (US$) 1
4,506 1.350 6,082 4,506 1.350 6,082 
Net borrowings under term loan facility6,082 6,082 
Senior note repayments (US$)— — — (500)1.378 (689)
Net repayment of senior notes— (689)
Net issuance of long-term debt5,788 5,400 
1    Borrowings under our term loan facility mature and are reissued regularly, such that until repaid, we maintain net outstanding borrowings equivalent to the then-current credit limit on the reissue dates.
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)2024202320242023
Long-term debt net of transaction costs, beginning of period40,320 31,364 40,855 31,733 
Net (repayment) issuance of long-term debt(18)5,788 (1,126)5,400 
Long-term debt assumed through the Shaw Transaction 4,526  4,526 
Loss (gain) on foreign exchange251 (577)839 (585)
Deferred transaction costs incurred(3)(1)(53)(4)
Amortization of deferred transaction costs35 36 70 66 
Long-term debt net of transaction costs, end of period40,585 41,136 40,585 41,136 

In April 2024, we amended our revolving credit facility to extend the maturity date of the $3 billion tranche to April 2029, from January 2028, and the $1 billion tranche to April 2027, from January 2026.

In April 2023, we drew the maximum $6 billion on the term loan facility upon closing the Shaw Transaction, consisting of $2 billion from each of the three tranches. The three tranches mature on April 3, 2026, 2027, and 2028, respectively. During 2023, we repaid $1.6 billion of the tranche maturing in 2027. In February 2024, we used the proceeds from our senior note issuances (see "Issuance of senior notes and related debt derivatives") to repay an additional $3.4 billion of the facility such that only $1 billion remains outstanding under the April 2026 tranche.
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Second Quarter 2024


In April 2023, we also assumed $4.55 billion principal amount of Shaw's senior notes upon closing the Shaw Transaction, of which $500 million was subsequently repaid at maturity in November 2023 and $500 million was repaid at maturity in January 2024.

Issuance of senior notes and related debt derivatives
Below is a summary of the senior notes we issued during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. We did not issue any senior notes during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.
(In millions of dollars, except interest rates and discounts)Discount/ premium at issuance
Total gross

proceeds 1 (Cdn$)
Transaction costs and
discounts 2 (Cdn$)
Date issued Principal amountDue dateInterest rate
2024 issuances
February 9, 2024
US
1,250 20295.000 %99.714 %1,684 20
February 9, 2024
US
1,250 20345.300 %99.119 %1,683 30
1    Gross proceeds before transaction costs, discounts, and premiums.
2    Transaction costs, discounts, and premiums are included as deferred transaction costs and discounts in the carrying value of the long-term debt, and recognized in net income using the effective interest method.

In February 2024, we issued senior notes with an aggregate principal amount of US$2.5 billion, consisting of US$1.25 billion of 5.00% senior notes due 2029 and US$1.25 billion of 5.30% senior notes due 2034. Concurrent with the issuances, we entered into debt derivatives to convert all interest and principal payment obligations to Canadian dollars. As a result, we received net proceeds of US$2.46 billion ($3.32 billion).

Repayment of senior notes and related derivative settlements
In January 2024, we repaid the entire outstanding principal of our $500 million 4.35% senior notes at maturity. In March 2024, we repaid the entire outstanding principal of our $600 million 4.00% senior notes at maturity. There were no derivatives associated with these senior notes.

In March 2023, we repaid the entire outstanding principal amount of our US$500 million 3.00% senior notes and the associated debt derivatives at maturity. As a result, we repaid $515 million, including receipt of $174 million received on settlement of the associated debt derivatives.

Dividends
Below is a summary of the dividends declared and paid on RCI's outstanding Class A Voting common shares (Class A Shares) and Class B Non-Voting common shares (Class B Non-Voting Shares) in 2024 and 2023. On July 23, 2024, a dividend was declared of $0.50 per Class A Share and Class B Non-Voting Share to be paid on October 3, 2024 to shareholders of record on September 9, 2024.
Dividends paid (in millions of dollars)
Number of
Class B
Non-Voting
Shares issued
(in thousands) 1
Declaration dateRecord datePayment date
Dividend per
share (dollars)
In cash
In Class B
Non-Voting
Shares
Total
January 31, 2024March 11, 2024April 3, 20240.50 183 83 266 1,552 
April 23, 2024June 10, 2024July 5, 20240.50 185 81 266 1,651 
February 1, 2023March 10, 2023April 3, 20230.50 252 — 252 — 
April 25, 2023June 9, 2023July 5, 20230.50 264 — 264 — 
July 25, 2023September 8, 2023October 3, 20230.50 191 74 265 1,454 
November 8, 2023December 8, 2023January 2, 20240.50 190 75 265 1,244 
1    Class B Non-Voting Shares are issued as partial settlement of our quarterly dividend payable on the payment date under the terms of our dividend reinvestment plan.

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Second Quarter 2024


Free cash flow
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
Adjusted EBITDA2,325 2,190 4,539 3,841 18 
Deduct:
Capital expenditures 1
999 1,079 (7)2,057 1,971 
Interest on borrowings, net and capitalized interest502 510 (2)998 749 33 
Cash income taxes 2
158 125 26 232 275 (16)
Free cash flow666 476 40 1,252 846 48 
1    Includes additions to property, plant and equipment net of proceeds on disposition, but does not include expenditures for spectrum licences, additions to right-of-use assets, or assets acquired through business combinations.
2    Cash income taxes are net of refunds received.

The 40% increase in free cash flow this quarter was a result of higher adjusted EBITDA and lower capital expenditures. The 48% year to date increase was impacted by higher adjusted EBITDA, partially offset by higher interest on borrowings and higher capital expenditures.

Rogers Communications Inc.
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Second Quarter 2024


Overview of Financial Position

Consolidated statements of financial position
As atAs at
June 30December 31
(In millions of dollars)20242023$ Chg% ChgExplanation of significant changes
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents451 800 (349)(44)See "Managing our Liquidity and Financial Resources".
Accounts receivable4,853 4,996 (143)(3)
Reflects business seasonality.
Inventories512 456 56 12 
Primarily reflects a seasonal increase in Wireless handset inventories.
Current portion of contract assets185 163 22 13 
n/m
Other current assets849 1,202 (353)(29)
Primarily reflects lower non-operational receivable balances following collection.
Current portion of derivative instruments105 80 25 31 
Reflects the change in market values of certain debt derivatives and expenditure derivatives as a result of the depreciation of the Cdn$ relative to the US$.
Assets held for sale137 137 — — 
n/m
Total current assets7,092 7,834 (742)(9)
Property, plant and equipment24,691 24,332 359 
Reflects capital expenditures incurred, partially offset by depreciation expense related to our asset base.
Intangible assets18,098 17,896 202 
Reflects amortization expense related to the intangible assets acquired in the Shaw Transaction.
Investments605 598 
n/m
Derivative instruments821 571 250 44 
Reflects the change in market values of certain debt derivatives as a result of the depreciation of the Cdn$ relative to the US$.
Financing receivables1,006 1,101 (95)(9)
Reflects lower financing receivables as a result of fewer subscribers upgrading their devices.
Other long-term assets725 670 55 n/m
Goodwill16,280 16,280 — — n/m
Total assets69,318 69,282 36 —  
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings3,039 1,750 1,289 74 See "Managing our Liquidity and Financial Resources".
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities3,631 4,221 (590)(14)
Reflects business seasonality.
Other current liabilities358 434 (76)(18)
Reflects the change in market values of certain debt derivatives as a result of the depreciation of the Cdn$ relative to the US$.
Contract liabilities749 773 (24)(3)
n/m
Current portion of long-term debt2,619 1,100 1,519 138 
Reflects the reclassification to current of our US$1 billion senior notes due March 2025, partially offset by the repayment at maturity of our $500 million and $600 million senior notes in January 2024 and March 2024, respectively.
Current portion of lease liabilities560 504 56 11 
Reflects liabilities related to new leases.
Total current liabilities10,956 8,782 2,174 25  
Provisions62 54 15 n/m
Long-term debt37,966 39,755 (1,789)(5)
Reflects the partial repayment of our $6 billion term loan facility and the reclassification of our US$1 billion senior notes due March 2025 to current, partially offset by the issuance of US$2.5 billion of senior notes in February 2024.
Lease liabilities2,159 2,089 70 
Reflects liabilities related to new leases.
Other long-term liabilities1,361 1,783 (422)(24)
Reflects the change in market values of debt derivatives as a result of the depreciation of the Cdn$ relative to the US$.
Deferred tax liabilities6,197 6,379 (182)(3)
Reflects the reversal of certain temporary taxable differences.
Total liabilities58,701 58,842 (141)—  
Shareholders' equity10,617 10,440 177 Reflects changes in retained earnings and equity reserves.
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity69,318 69,282 36 —  

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Second Quarter 2024


Financial Condition

Available liquidity
Below is a summary of our available liquidity from our cash and cash equivalents, bank credit facilities, letter of credit facilities, and short-term borrowings as at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
As at June 30, 2024Total sourcesDrawnLetters of credit
US CP program 1
Net available
(In millions of dollars)
Cash and cash equivalents451 — — — 451 
Bank credit facilities 2:
Revolving4,000 — 10 137 3,853 
Non-revolving500 500 — —  
Outstanding letters of credit— —  
Receivables securitization 2
2,400 2,400 — —  
Total7,356 2,900 15 137 4,304 
1    The US CP program amounts are gross of the discount on issuance.
2    The total liquidity sources under our bank credit facilities and receivables securitization represents the total credit limits per the relevant agreements. The amount drawn and letters of credit are currently outstanding under those agreements. The US CP program amount represents our currently outstanding US CP borrowings that are backstopped by our revolving credit facility.

As at December 31, 2023Total sourcesDrawnLetters of credit
US CP program 1
Net available
(In millions of dollars)
Cash and cash equivalents800 — — — 800 
Bank credit facilities 2:
Revolving4,000 — 10 151 3,839 
Non-revolving500 — — — 500 
Outstanding letters of credit243 — 243 — — 
Receivables securitization 2
2,400 1,600 — — 800 
Total
7,943 1,600 253 151 5,939 
1    The US CP program amounts are gross of the discount on issuance.
2    The total liquidity sources under our bank credit facilities and receivables securitization represents the total credit limits per the relevant agreements. The amount drawn and letters of credit are currently outstanding under those agreements. The US CP program amount represents our currently outstanding US CP borrowings that are backstopped by our revolving credit facility.

Our Canada Infrastructure Bank credit agreement is not included in available liquidity as it can only be drawn upon for use in broadband projects under the Universal Broadband Fund, and therefore is not available for other general purposes.

Weighted average cost of borrowings
Our weighted average cost of all borrowings was 4.74% as at June 30, 2024 (December 31, 2023 - 4.85%) and our weighted average term to maturity was 10.3 years (December 31, 2023 - 10.4 years). These figures reflect the expected repayment of our subordinated notes on the five-year anniversary.

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Second Quarter 2024


Adjusted net debt and debt leverage ratio
We use adjusted net debt and debt leverage ratio to conduct valuation-related analysis and to make capital structure-related decisions.
As at
June 30
As at
December 31
(In millions of dollars, except ratios)20242023
Current portion of long-term debt2,619 1,100 
Long-term debt37,966 39,755 
Deferred transaction costs and discounts1,023 1,040 
41,608 41,895 
Add (deduct):
Adjustment of US dollar-denominated debt to hedged rate
(1,640)(808)
Subordinated notes adjustment 1
(1,514)(1,496)
Short-term borrowings3,039 1,750 
Current portion of lease liabilities560 504 
Lease liabilities2,159 2,089 
Cash and cash equivalents(451)(800)
Adjusted net debt 2
43,761 43,134 
Divided by: trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA9,279 8,581 
Debt leverage ratio4.7 5.0 
Divided by: pro forma trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA 2
n/a
9,095 
Pro forma debt leverage ratio
n/a
4.7 
1    For the purposes of calculating adjusted net debt and debt leverage ratio, we believe adjusting 50% of the value of our subordinated notes is appropriate as this methodology factors in certain circumstances with respect to priority for payment and this approach is commonly used to evaluate debt leverage by rating agencies.
2    Adjusted net debt is a capital management measure. Pro forma trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and is a component of pro forma debt leverage ratio. These are not standardized financial measures under IFRS and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other companies. See "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" for more information about these measures.

In order to meet our stated objective of returning our debt leverage ratio to approximately 3.5 within 36 months of closing the Shaw Transaction, we intend to manage our debt leverage ratio through combined operational synergies, organic growth in adjusted EBITDA, proceeds from asset sales, and debt repayment, as applicable.

Credit ratings
Below is a summary of the credit ratings on RCI's outstanding senior and subordinated notes and debentures (long-term) and US CP (short-term) as at June 30, 2024.
IssuanceS&P Global Ratings ServicesMoody'sFitch DBRS Morningstar
Corporate credit issuer default rating
BBB- (stable)
Baa3 (stable)BBB- (stable)BBB (low) (stable)
Senior unsecured debt
BBB- (stable)
Baa3 (stable)BBB- (stable)BBB (low) (stable)
Subordinated debt
BB (stable)
Ba2 (stable)BB (stable)
N/A 1
US commercial paperA-3P-3
N/A 1
N/A 1
1    We have not sought a rating from Fitch or DBRS Morningstar for our short-term obligations or from DBRS Morningstar for our subordinated debt.

In February 2024, S&P improved their outlook for our corporate credit issuer default rating and our senior unsecured debt rating to stable from negative. At the same time, S&P also improved their outlook for our subordinated debt rating to stable from negative.

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Second Quarter 2024


Outstanding common shares
As at
June 30
As at
December 31
  20242023
Common shares outstanding 1
Class A Voting Shares111,152,011 111,152,011 
Class B Non-Voting Shares421,664,224 418,868,891 
Total common shares532,816,235 530,020,902 
Options to purchase Class B Non-Voting Shares
Outstanding options10,587,278 10,593,645 
Outstanding options exercisable6,753,443 4,749,678 
1    Holders of Class B Non-Voting Shares are entitled to receive notice of and to attend shareholder meetings; however, they are not entitled to vote at these meetings except as required by law or stipulated by stock exchanges. If an offer is made to purchase outstanding Class A Shares, there is no requirement under applicable law or our constating documents that an offer be made for the outstanding Class B Non-Voting Shares, and there is no other protection available to shareholders under our constating documents. If an offer is made to purchase both classes of shares, the offer for the Class A Shares may be made on different terms than the offer to the holders of Class B Non-Voting Shares.

On April 3, 2023, we issued 23.6 million Class B Non-Voting Shares as partial consideration for the Shaw Transaction. We also issue Class B Non-Voting Shares as partial settlement of our quarterly dividends under the terms of our dividend reinvestment plan (see "Managing our Liquidity and Financial Resources" for more information).

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Second Quarter 2024


Financial Risk Management

This section should be read in conjunction with "Financial Risk Management" in our 2023 Annual MD&A. We use derivative instruments to manage financial risks related to our business activities. We only use derivatives to manage risk and not for speculative purposes. We also manage our exposure to both fixed and fluctuating interest rates and had fixed the interest rate on 90.6% of our outstanding debt, including short-term borrowings, as at June 30, 2024 (December 31, 2023 - 85.6%).

Debt derivatives
We use cross-currency interest rate exchange agreements, forward cross-currency interest rate exchange agreements, and foreign currency forward contracts (collectively, debt derivatives) to manage risks from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and interest rates associated with our US dollar-denominated senior notes, debentures, subordinated notes, lease liabilities, credit facility borrowings, and US CP borrowings. We typically designate the debt derivatives related to our senior notes, debentures, subordinated notes, and lease liabilities as hedges for accounting purposes against the foreign exchange risk or interest rate risk associated with specific issued and forecast debt instruments. Debt derivatives related to our credit facility and US CP borrowings have not been designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

Credit facilities and US CP
Below is a summary of the debt derivatives we entered into and settled related to our credit facility borrowings and US CP program during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
Three months ended June 30, 2024Six months ended June 30, 2024
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)
Notional
 (US$)
Exchange rate
Notional
(Cdn$)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange
rate
Notional
(Cdn$)
Credit facilities
Debt derivatives entered2,556 1.367 3,495 8,263 1.351 11,163 
Debt derivatives settled2,382 1.370 3,264 10,406 1.351 14,058 
Net cash received on settlement17 16 
US commercial paper program
Debt derivatives entered442 1.367 604 1,281 1.354 1,735 
Debt derivatives settled650 1.369 890 1,296 1.360 1,762 
Net cash received on settlement7 6 
Three months ended June 30, 2023Six months ended June 30, 2023
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)
Notional
 (US$)
Exchange rate
Notional
(Cdn$)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange
rate
Notional
(Cdn$)
Credit facilities
Debt derivatives entered13,839 1.343 18,580 14,797 1.343 19,873 
Debt derivatives settled9,558 1.339 12,795 9,831 1.339 13,161 
Net cash paid on settlement(90)(95)
US commercial paper program
Debt derivatives entered— — — 1,174 1.362 1,599 
Debt derivatives settled681 1.344 915 1,332 1.348 1,795 
Net cash paid on settlement(16)(18)

As at June 30, 2024, we had US$1,098 million and US$98 million notional amount of debt derivatives outstanding relating to our credit facility borrowings and US CP program (December 31, 2023 - US$3,241 million and US$113 million), at an average rate of $1.369/US$ (December 31, 2023 - $1.352/US$) and $1.368/US$ (December 31, 2023 - $1.369/US$), respectively.

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Senior notes
Below is a summary of the debt derivatives we entered into related to senior notes during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. We did not enter into any debt derivatives related to senior notes issued during 2023.
(In millions of dollars, except interest rates)
US$Hedging effect
Effective datePrincipal/Notional amount (US$)Maturity dateCoupon rate
Fixed hedged (Cdn$) interest rate 1
Equivalent (Cdn$)
2024 issuances
February 9, 20241,250 20295.000 %4.735 %1,684 
February 9, 20241,25020345.300 %5.107 %1,683 
1    Converting from a fixed US$ coupon rate to a weighted average Cdn$ fixed rate.

As at June 30, 2024, we had US$17,250 million (December 31, 2023 - US$14,750 million) in US dollar-denominated senior notes, debentures, and subordinated notes, of which all of the associated foreign exchange risk had been hedged using debt derivatives, at an average rate of $1.272/US$ (December 31, 2023 - $1.259/US$).

In March 2023, we settled the derivatives associated with our US$1 billion senior notes due 2025, which were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. We subsequently entered into new derivatives associated with those senior notes, which we designated as hedges for accounting purposes. We received a net $60 million relating to these transactions.

Lease liabilities
Below is a summary of the debt derivatives we entered into and settled related to our outstanding lease liabilities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
Three months ended June 30, 2024Six months ended June 30, 2024
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange rateNotional
(Cdn$)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange
rate
Notional
(Cdn$)
Debt derivatives entered78 1.359 106 155 1.355 210 
Debt derivatives settled53 1.321 70 101 1.317 133 
Three months ended June 30, 2023Six months ended June 30, 2023
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange rateNotional
(Cdn$)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange
rate
Notional
(Cdn$)
Debt derivatives entered51 1.314 67 86 1.337 115 
Debt derivatives settled33 1.273 42 66 1.303 86 

As at June 30, 2024, we had US$411 million notional amount of debt derivatives outstanding relating to our outstanding lease liabilities (December 31, 2023 - US$357 million) with terms to maturity ranging from July 2024 to June 2027 (December 31, 2023 - January 2024 to December 2026) at an average rate of $1.340/US$ (December 31, 2023 - $1.329/US$).

See "Mark-to-market value" for more information about our debt derivatives.

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Expenditure derivatives
We use foreign currency forward contracts (expenditure derivatives) to manage the foreign exchange risk in our operations, designating them as hedges for accounting purposes for certain of our forecast operational and capital expenditures.

Below is a summary of the expenditure derivatives we entered into and settled during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
Three months ended June 30, 2024Six months ended June 30, 2024
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange rateNotional
(Cdn$)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange
rate
Notional
(Cdn$)
Expenditure derivatives entered420 1.348 566 510 1.341 684 
Expenditure derivatives settled315 1.324 417 600 1.325 795 
Three months ended June 30, 2023Six months ended June 30, 2023
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange rateNotional
(Cdn$)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange
rate
Notional
(Cdn$)
Expenditure derivatives entered930 1.327 1,234 1,140 1.327 1,513 
Expenditure derivatives acquired212 1.330 282 212 1.330 282 
Expenditure derivatives settled315 1.260 397 540 1.254 677 

As at June 30, 2024, we had US$1,560 million notional amount of expenditure derivatives outstanding (December 31, 2023 - US$1,650 million) with terms to maturity ranging from July 2024 to December 2025 (December 31, 2023 - January 2024 to December 2025) at an average rate of $1.331/US$ (December 31, 2023 - $1.325/US$).

See "Mark-to-market value" for more information about our expenditure derivatives.

Equity derivatives
We use total return swaps (equity derivatives) to hedge the market price appreciation risk of the Class B Non-Voting Shares granted under our stock-based compensation programs. The equity derivatives have not been designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

As at June 30, 2024, we had equity derivatives outstanding for 6.0 million (December 31, 2023 - 6.0 million) Class B Non-Voting Shares with a weighted average price of $53.27 (December 31, 2023 - $54.02).

In April 2024, we executed extension agreements for our equity derivative contracts under substantially the same commitment terms and conditions with revised expiry dates to April 2025 (from April 2024) and the weighted average cost was adjusted to $53.27 per share.

In June 2023, we entered into 0.5 million equity derivatives with a weighted average price of $58.14 as a result of the issuance of additional performance restricted share units in 2023.

See "Mark-to-market value" for more information about our equity derivatives.

Cash settlements on debt derivatives and forward contracts
Below is a summary of the net proceeds (payments) on settlement of debt derivatives and forward contracts during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)2024202320242023
Credit facilities17 (90)16 (95)
US commercial paper program7 (16)6 (18)
Senior and subordinated notes —  234 
Net proceeds (payments) on settlement of debt derivatives and forward contracts24 (106)22 121 

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Mark-to-market value
We record our derivatives using an estimated credit-adjusted, mark-to-market valuation, calculated in accordance with IFRS.
  As at June 30, 2024
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)
Notional
amount
(US$)
Exchange
rate
Notional
amount
(Cdn$)
Fair value 
(Cdn$) 
Debt derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges:
As assets7,815 1.2263 9,584 878 
As liabilities9,846 1.3113 12,911 (652)
Debt derivatives not accounted for as hedges:
As assets282 1.3612 384 2 
As liabilities914 1.3714 1,253 (2)
Net mark-to-market debt derivative asset   226 
Expenditure derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges:
As assets1,500 1.3294 1,994 45 
As liabilities60 1.3635 82  
Net mark-to-market expenditure derivative asset   45 
Equity derivatives not accounted for as hedges:
As assets— — 136 1 
As liabilities— — 184 (17)
Net mark-to-market equity derivative asset(16)
Net mark-to-market asset   255 
 As at December 31, 2023
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)
Notional
amount
(US$)
Exchange
rate
Notional
amount
(Cdn$)
Fair value 
(Cdn$) 
Debt derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges:
As assets4,557 1.1583 5,278 599 
As liabilities10,550 1.3055 13,773 (1,069)
Short-term debt derivatives not accounted for as hedges:
As liabilities3,354 1.3526 4,537 (101)
Net mark-to-market debt derivative liability   (571)
Expenditure derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges:
As assets600 1.3147 789 
As liabilities1,050 1.3315 1,398 (19)
Net mark-to-market expenditure derivative liability   (15)
Equity derivatives not accounted for as hedges:
As assets— — 324 48 
Net mark-to-market equity derivative asset48 
Net mark-to-market liability   (538)

Commitments and Contractual Obligations

See our 2023 Annual MD&A for a summary of our obligations under firm contractual arrangements, including commitments for future payments under long-term debt arrangements and lease arrangements as at December 31, 2023. These are also discussed in notes 4, 19, and 30 of our 2023 Annual Audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

In the first quarter, we extended an agreement with a Cable service provider, resulting in an increase in our contractual commitments of approximately $1.8 billion over the next ten years compared to our disclosure as at December 31, 2023. This quarter, we also signed new Media program rights agreements with the Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, and Warner Bros. Discovery reflecting an increase in our contractual commitments of approximately $1.9 billion over the next 12 years compared to our disclosure as at December 31, 2023.
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Except for the above and as otherwise disclosed in this MD&A, as at June 30, 2024, there have been no other material changes to our material contractual obligations, as identified in our 2023 Annual MD&A, since December 31, 2023.

Regulatory Developments

See "Regulation in our Industry" in our 2023 Annual MD&A for a discussion of the significant regulations that affected our operations as at March 5, 2024.

3800 MHz spectrum licence acquisition
In November 2023, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada announced the results of the 3800 MHz spectrum licence auction that was held in October and November 2023. We were awarded 860 spectrum licences covering 172 regions across the country, including urban area, rural and Indigenous communities. We made payments for these licences in January 2024 for $95 million and May 2024 for $380 million. Upon acquisition in May 2024, we recognized the spectrum licences as indefinite-life intangible assets of $480 million, including directly attributable costs.

Updates to Risks and Uncertainties

See "Risk Management" and "Regulation in our Industry" in our 2023 Annual MD&A for a discussion of the principal risks and uncertainties that could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial results as at March 5, 2024, which should be reviewed in conjunction with this MD&A. There are no updates to those risks and uncertainties.

Material Accounting Policies and Estimates

See our 2023 Annual MD&A and our 2023 Annual Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto for a discussion of the accounting policies and estimates that are critical to the understanding of our business operations and the results of our operations.

New accounting pronouncements adopted in 2024
We adopted the following accounting amendments that were effective for our interim and annual consolidated financial statements commencing January 1, 2024. The adoption of these standards have not had a material impact on our financial results.
Amendments to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements - Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current, clarifying the classification requirements in the standard for liabilities as current or non-current.
Amendments to IFRS 16, Leases - Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback, clarifying subsequent measurement requirements for sale and leaseback transactions for seller-lessees.
Amendments to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements - Non-current Liabilities with Covenants, modifying the 2020 amendments to IAS 1 to further clarify the classification, presentation, and disclosure requirements in the standard for non-current liabilities with covenants.
Amendments to IAS 7, Statement of Cash Flows and IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures - Supplier Finance Arrangements, adding disclosure requirements that require entities to provide qualitative and quantitative information about supplier finance arrangements.

Recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted
The IASB has issued the following new standard that will become effective on January 1, 2027:
IFRS 18, Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements (replacing IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements), with an aim to improve how information is communicated in the financial statements, with a focus on information in the statement of income.

We are assessing the impacts IFRS 18 will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Transactions with related parties
We have entered into business transactions with Dream Unlimited Corp. (Dream), which is controlled by our Director Michael J. Cooper. Dream is a real estate company that rents spaces in office and residential buildings. Total amounts paid to this related party were nominal for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

We have also entered into certain transactions with our controlling shareholder and companies it controls. These transactions are subject to formal agreements approved by the Audit and Risk Committee. Total amounts paid to
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these related parties generally reflect the charges to Rogers for occasional business use of aircraft, net of other administrative services, and were less than $1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

On closing of the Shaw Transaction, we entered into an advisory agreement with Brad Shaw in accordance with the arrangement agreement, pursuant to which he will be paid $20 million for a two-year period following closing in exchange for performing certain services related to the transition and integration of Shaw, of which $3 million and $5 million was recognized in net income and paid during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively. We have also entered into certain other transactions with the Shaw Family Group. Total amounts paid to the Shaw Family Group during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 were under $1 million.

In addition, we assumed a liability through the Shaw Transaction related to a legacy pension arrangement with one of our directors whereby the director will be paid $1 million per month until March 2035, $3 million and $6 million of which was paid during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively. The remaining liability of $95 million is included in "accounts payable and accrued liabilities" (for the amount to be paid within the next twelve months) or "other long-term liabilities".

We recognized these transactions at the amounts agreed to by the related parties, which were also approved by the Audit and Risk Committee. The amounts owing for these services were unsecured, interest-free, and generally due for payment in cash within one month of the date of the transaction.

Controls and procedures
There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting this quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

Seasonality
Our operating results generally vary from quarter to quarter as a result of changes in general economic conditions and seasonal fluctuations, among other things, in each of our reportable segments. This means our results in one quarter are not necessarily indicative of how we will perform in a future quarter. Wireless, Cable, and Media each have unique seasonal aspects to, and certain other historical trends in, their businesses. For specific discussions of the seasonal trends affecting our reportable segments, refer to our 2023 Annual MD&A.

Key Performance Indicators

We measure the success of our strategy using a number of key performance indicators that are defined and discussed in our 2023 Annual MD&A and this MD&A. We believe these key performance indicators allow us to appropriately measure our performance against our operating strategy and against the results of our peers and competitors. The following key performance indicators, some of which are supplementary financial measures (see "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures"), are not measurements in accordance with IFRS. They include:
subscriber counts;
Wireless;
Cable; and
homes passed (Cable);
Wireless subscriber churn (churn);
Wireless mobile phone average revenue per user
(ARPU);
Cable average revenue per account (ARPA);
Cable customer relationships;
Cable market penetration (penetration);
capital intensity; and
total service revenue.



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Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures

We use the following "non-GAAP financial measures" and other "specified financial measures" (each within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities law). These are reviewed regularly by management and the Board in assessing our performance and making decisions regarding the ongoing operations of our business and its ability to generate cash flows. Some or all of these measures may also be used by investors, lending institutions, and credit rating agencies as indicators of our operating performance, of our ability to incur and service debt, and as measurements to value companies in the telecommunications sector. These are not standardized measures under IFRS, so may not be reliable ways to compare us to other companies.
Non-GAAP financial measures
Specified financial measureHow it is usefulHow we calculate itMost directly
comparable
IFRS financial
measure
Adjusted net
income
 To assess the performance of our businesses before the effects of the noted items, because they affect the comparability of our financial results and could potentially distort the analysis of trends in business performance. Excluding these items does not imply that they are non-recurring.
Net (loss) income add (deduct) restructuring, acquisition and other; loss (recovery) on sale or wind down of investments; loss (gain) on disposition of property, plant and equipment; (gain) on acquisitions; loss on non-controlling interest purchase obligations; loss on repayment of long-term debt; loss on bond forward derivatives; depreciation and amortization on fair value increment of Shaw Transaction-related assets; and income tax adjustments on these items, including adjustments as a result of legislative or other tax rate changes.
Net (loss) income
Pro forma trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA
To illustrate the results of a combined Rogers and Shaw as if the Shaw Transaction had closed at the beginning of the applicable trailing 12-month period.
Trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA
add
Acquired Shaw business adjusted EBITDA - January 2023 to March 2023
Trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA
Non-GAAP ratios
Specified financial measureHow it is usefulHow we calculate it
Adjusted basic
earnings per
share

Adjusted diluted
earnings per
share
To assess the performance of our businesses before the effects of the noted items, because they affect the comparability of our financial results and could potentially distort the analysis of trends in business performance. Excluding these items does not imply that they are non-recurring.Adjusted net income
divided by
basic weighted average shares outstanding.

Adjusted net income including the dilutive effect of stock-based compensation
divided by
diluted weighted average shares outstanding.
Pro forma debt leverage ratio
We believe this helps investors and analysts analyze our ability to service our debt obligations, with the results of a combined Rogers and Shaw as if the Shaw Transaction had closed at the beginning of the applicable trailing 12-month period.
Adjusted net debt
divided by
pro forma trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA
Total of segments measures
Specified financial measureMost directly comparable IFRS financial measure
Adjusted EBITDA
Net income
Capital management measures
Specified financial measureHow it is useful
Free cash flowTo show how much cash we generate that is available to repay debt and reinvest in our company, which is an important indicator of our financial strength and performance.
We believe that some investors and analysts use free cash flow to value a business and its underlying assets.
Adjusted net debtWe believe this helps investors and analysts analyze our debt and cash balances while taking into account the economic impact of debt derivatives on our US dollar-denominated debt.
Debt leverage ratioWe believe this helps investors and analysts analyze our ability to service our debt obligations.
Available liquidityTo help determine if we are able to meet all of our commitments, to execute our business plan, and to mitigate the risk of economic downturns.
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Supplementary financial measures
Specified financial measureHow we calculate it
Adjusted EBITDA marginAdjusted EBITDA
divided by
revenue.
Wireless mobile phone average revenue per user (ARPU)Wireless service revenue
divided by
average total number of Wireless mobile phone subscribers for the relevant period.
Cable average revenue per account (ARPA)Cable service revenue
divided by
average total number of customer relationships for the relevant period.
Capital intensityCapital expenditures
divided by
revenue.

Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)2024202320242023
Net income394 109 650 620 
Add:
Income tax expense134 27 213 212 
Finance costs576 583 1,156 879 
Depreciation and amortization1,136 1,158 2,285 1,789 
EBITDA2,240 1,877 4,304 3,500 
Add (deduct):
Other (income) expense(5)(18)3 (45)
Restructuring, acquisition and other90 331 232 386 
Adjusted EBITDA2,325 2,190 4,539 3,841 

Reconciliation of pro forma trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA
  As at December 31
(In millions of dollars)2023
Trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA - 12 months ended December 31, 2023
8,581 
Add (deduct):
Acquired Shaw business adjusted EBITDA - January 2023 to March 2023514 
Pro forma trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA
9,095 

Reconciliation of adjusted net income
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)2024202320242023
Net income394 109 650 620 
Add (deduct):
Restructuring, acquisition and other90 331 232 386 
Depreciation and amortization on fair value increment of Shaw Transaction-related assets220 252 462 252 
Income tax impact of above items(81)(148)(181)(161)
Adjusted net income623 544 1,163 1,097 

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Reconciliation of free cash flow
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)2024202320242023
Cash provided by operating activities1,472 1,635 2,652 2,088 
Add (deduct):
Capital expenditures(999)(1,079)(2,057)(1,971)
Interest on borrowings, net and capitalized interest(502)(510)(998)(749)
Interest paid, net474 489 1,029 812 
Restructuring, acquisition and other90 331 232 386 
Program rights amortization(23)(26)(39)(44)
Change in net operating assets and liabilities120 (261)409 443 
Other adjustments 1
34 (103)24 (119)
Free cash flow666 476 1,252 846 
1    Consists of post-employment benefit contributions, net of expense, cash flows relating to other operating activities, and other investment income from our financial statements.

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Other Information

Consolidated financial results - quarterly summary
Below is a summary of our consolidated results for the past eight quarters.
  202420232022
(In millions of dollars, except per share amounts)Q2Q1Q4
Q3
Q2Q1Q4Q3
Revenue
Wireless2,466 2,528 2,868 2,584 2,424 2,346 2,578 2,267 
Cable1,964 1,959 1,982 1,993 2,013 1,017 1,019 975 
Media736 479 558 586 686 505 606 530 
Corporate items and intercompany eliminations(73)(65)(73)(71)(77)(33)(37)(29)
Total revenue5,093 4,901 5,335 5,092 5,046 3,835 4,166 3,743 
Total service revenue 1
4,599 4,357 4,470 4,527 4,534 3,314 3,436 3,230 
Adjusted EBITDA
Wireless1,296 1,284 1,291 1,294 1,222 1,179 1,173 1,093 
Cable1,116 1,100 1,111 1,080 1,026 557 522 465 
Media (103)107 (38)57 76 
Corporate items and intercompany eliminations(87)(67)(77)(70)(62)(47)(73)(51)
Adjusted EBITDA2,325 2,214 2,329 2,411 2,190 1,651 1,679 1,583 
Deduct (add):
Depreciation and amortization1,136 1,149 1,172 1,160 1,158 631 648 644 
Restructuring, acquisition and other90 142 86 213 331 55 58 85 
Finance costs576 580 568 600 583 296 287 331 
Other (income) expense(5)(19)426 (18)(27)(10)19 
Net income before income tax expense528 335 522 12 136 696 696 504 
Income tax expense134 79 194 111 27 185 188 133 
Net income (loss)
394 256 328 (99)109 511 508 371 
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic$0.74 $0.48 $0.62 ($0.19)$0.21 $1.01 $1.01 $0.73 
Diluted$0.73 $0.46 $0.62 ($0.20)$0.20 $1.00 $1.00 $0.71 
Net income (loss)
394 256 328 (99)109 511 508 371 
Add (deduct):
Restructuring, acquisition and other90 142 86 213 331 55 58 85 
Depreciation and amortization on fair value increment of Shaw Transaction-related assets220 242 249 263 252 — — — 
Loss on non-controlling interest purchase obligation — — 422 — — — — 
Income tax impact of above items(81)(100)(85)(120)(148)(13)(12)(20)
Income tax adjustment, tax rate change
 — 52 — — — — — 
Adjusted net income623 540 630 679 544 553 554 436 
Adjusted earnings per share:
Basic$1.17 $1.02 $1.19 $1.28 $1.03 $1.10 $1.10 $0.86 
Diluted$1.16 $0.99 $1.19 $1.27 $1.02 $1.09 $1.09 $0.84 
Capital expenditures999 1,058 946 1,017 1,079 892 776 872 
Cash provided by operating activities1,472 1,180 1,379 1,754 1,635 453 1,145 1,216 
Free cash flow666 586 823 745 476 370 635 279 
1    As defined. See "Key Performance Indicators".

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Summary of financial information of long-term debt guarantor
Our outstanding public debt, amounts drawn on our bank credit and letter of credit facilities, and derivatives are unsecured obligations of RCI, as obligor, and RCCI, as either co-obligor or guarantor, as applicable.

The selected unaudited consolidating summary financial information for RCI for the periods identified below, presented with a separate column for: (i) RCI, (ii) RCCI, (iii) our non-guarantor subsidiaries on a combined basis, (iv) consolidating adjustments, and (v) the total consolidated amounts, is set forth as follows:
Three months ended June 30
RCI 1,2
RCCI 1,2
    Non-guarantor    
     subsidiaries 1,2
    Consolidating    
     adjustments 1,2    
Total
(unaudited)
(In millions of dollars)
2024202320242023202420232024202320242023
Selected Statements of Income data measure:
Revenue — 4,282 4,134 897 1,000 (86)(88)5,093 5,046 
Net (loss) income
394 109 799 157 156 43 (955)(200)394 109 
Six months ended June 30
RCI 1,2
RCCI 1,2
    Non-guarantor    
     subsidiaries 
1,2
    Consolidating    
     adjustments
1,2    
Total
(unaudited)
(In millions of dollars)
2024202320242023202420232024202320242023
Selected Statements of Income data measure:
Revenue — 8,617 7,481 1,540 1,532 (163)(132)9,994 8,881 
Net income (loss)650 620 1,189 578 170 62 (1,359)(640)650 620 
As at period end
RCI 1,2
RCCI 1,2
    Non-guarantor    
     subsidiaries 
1,2
    Consolidating    
     adjustments 
1,2    
Total
(unaudited)
(In millions of dollars)
Jun. 30
2024
Dec. 31
2023
Jun. 30
2024
Dec. 31
2023
Jun. 30
2024
Dec. 31
2023
Jun. 30
2024
Dec. 31
2023
Jun. 30
2024
Dec. 31
2023
Selected Statements of
Financial Position data measure:
Current assets47,414 44,427 45,615 43,991 10,733 10,803 (96,670)(91,387)7,092 7,834 
Non-current assets64,174 63,073 52,251 57,016 5,958 7,593 (60,157)(66,234)62,226 61,448 
Current liabilities50,850 44,638 63,865 68,370 8,895 9,119 (112,654)(113,345)10,956 8,782 
Non-current liabilities43,171 45,437 14,613 15,820 638 739 (10,677)(11,936)47,745 50,060 
1    For the purposes of this table, investments in subsidiary companies are accounted for by the equity method.
2    Amounts recorded in current liabilities and non-current liabilities for RCCI do not include any obligations arising as a result of being a guarantor or co-obligor, as the case may be, under any of RCI's long-term debt.

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About Forward-Looking Information

This MD&A includes "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking information"), and assumptions about, among other things, our business, operations, and financial performance and condition approved by our management on the date of this MD&A. This forward-looking information and these assumptions include, but are not limited to, statements about our objectives and strategies to achieve those objectives, and about our beliefs, plans, expectations, anticipations, estimates, or intentions.

Forward-looking information
typically includes words like could, expect, may, anticipate, assume, believe, intend, estimate, plan, project, guidance, outlook, target, and similar expressions;
includes conclusions, forecasts, and projections that are based on our current objectives and strategies and on estimates, expectations, assumptions, and other factors that we believe to have been reasonable at the time they were applied but may prove to be incorrect; and
was approved by our management on the date of this MD&A.

Our forward-looking information includes forecasts and projections related to the following items, among others:
revenue;
total service revenue;
adjusted EBITDA;
capital expenditures;
cash income tax payments;
free cash flow;
dividend payments;
the growth of new products and services;
expected growth in subscribers and the services to which they subscribe;
the cost of acquiring and retaining subscribers and deployment of new services;
continued cost reductions and efficiency improvements;
our debt leverage ratio;
the benefits expected to result from the Shaw Transaction, including corporate, operational, scale, and other synergies, and their anticipated timing; and
all other statements that are not historical facts.

Our conclusions, forecasts, and projections are based on a number of estimates, expectations, assumptions, and other factors, including, among others:
general economic and industry conditions, including the effects of inflation;
currency exchange rates and interest rates;
product pricing levels and competitive intensity;
subscriber growth;
pricing, usage, and churn rates;
changes in government regulation;
technology and network deployment;
availability of devices;
timing of new product launches;
content and equipment costs;
the integration of acquisitions; and
industry structure and stability.

Except as otherwise indicated, this MD&A and our forward-looking information do not reflect the potential impact of any non-recurring or other special items or of any dispositions, monetizations, mergers, acquisitions, other business combinations, or other transactions that may be considered or announced or may occur after the date on which the statement containing the forward-looking information is made.

Risks and uncertainties
Actual events and results can be substantially different from what is expressed or implied by forward-looking information as a result of risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond our control, including, but not limited to:
regulatory changes;
technological changes;
economic, geopolitical, and other conditions affecting commercial activity;
unanticipated changes in content or equipment costs;
changing conditions in the entertainment, information, and communications industries;
sports-related work stoppages or cancellations and labour disputes;
the integration of acquisitions;
litigation and tax matters;
the level of competitive intensity;
the emergence of new opportunities;
external threats, such as epidemics, pandemics, and other public health crises, natural disasters, the effects of climate change, or cyberattacks, among others;
anticipated asset sales may not be achieved within the expected timeframes or at all for proceeds in the amount or type expected;
new interpretations and new accounting standards from accounting standards bodies; and
the other risks outlined in "Risks and Uncertainties Affecting our Business" in our 2023 Annual MD&A.
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These factors can also affect our objectives, strategies, and intentions. Many of these factors are beyond our control or our current expectations or knowledge. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties, or other factors materialize, our objectives, strategies, or intentions change, or any other factors or assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, our actual results and our plans could vary significantly from what we currently foresee.

Accordingly, we warn investors to exercise caution when considering statements containing forward-looking information and caution them that it would be unreasonable to rely on such statements as creating legal rights regarding our future results or plans. We are under no obligation (and we expressly disclaim any such obligation) to update or alter any statements containing forward-looking information or the factors or assumptions underlying them, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. All of the forward-looking information in this MD&A is qualified by the cautionary statements herein.

Before making an investment decision
Before making any investment decisions and for a detailed discussion of the risks, uncertainties, and environment associated with our business, its operations, and its financial performance and condition, fully review the sections of this MD&A entitled "Updates to Risks and Uncertainties" and "Regulatory Developments" and fully review the sections in our 2023 Annual MD&A entitled "Regulation in our Industry" and "Risk Management", as well as our various other filings with Canadian and US securities regulators, which can be found at sedarplus.ca and sec.gov, respectively. Information on or connected to sedarplus.ca, sec.gov, our website, or any other website referenced in this document is not part of or incorporated into this MD&A.

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Exhibit 99.2
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Rogers Communications Inc.



INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

















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Rogers Communications Inc.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts, unaudited)
    Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
  Note2024202320242023
Revenue5,093 5,046 9,994 8,881 
Operating expenses:
Operating costs62,768 2,856 5,455 5,040 
Depreciation and amortization1,136 1,158 2,285 1,789 
Restructuring, acquisition and other790 331 232 386 
Finance costs8576 583 1,156 879 
Other (income) expense9(5)(18)3 (45)
Income before income tax expense528 136 863 832 
Income tax expense 134 27 213 212 
Net income for the period 394 109 650 620 
Earnings per share:
Basic10$0.74$0.21$1.22$1.20
Diluted10$0.73$0.20$1.20$1.19
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Rogers Communications Inc.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In millions of Canadian dollars, unaudited)
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
  2024202320242023
Net income for the period394 109 650 620 
Other comprehensive loss:
Items that will not be reclassified to income:
Equity investments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI):
Increase (decrease) in fair value3 22 6 (116)
Related income tax (expense) recovery(2)(2)(1)16 
Equity investments measured at FVTOCI1 20 5 (100)
Items that may subsequently be reclassified to income:
Cash flow hedging derivative instruments:
Unrealized gain (loss) in fair value of derivative instruments78 (595)799 (461)
Reclassification to net income of (gain) loss on debt derivatives(243)461 (748)491 
Reclassification to net income or property, plant and equipment of gain on expenditure derivatives(16)(22)(26)(47)
Reclassification to net income for accrued interest
(15)(16)(26)(27)
Related income tax (expense) recovery(6)72 (104)63 
Cash flow hedging derivative instruments(202)(100)(105)19 
Share of other comprehensive (loss) income of equity-accounted investments, net of tax(4)(4)1 (2)
Other comprehensive loss for the period(205)(84)(99)(83)
Comprehensive income for the period189 25 551 537 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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Rogers Communications Inc.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(In millions of Canadian dollars, unaudited)
As at
June 30
As at
December 31
  Note20242023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents451 800 
Accounts receivable124,853 4,996 
Inventories512 456 
Current portion of contract assets185 163 
Other current assets849 1,202 
Current portion of derivative instruments11 105 80 
Assets held for sale137 137 
Total current assets7,092 7,834 
Property, plant and equipment24,691 24,332 
Intangible assets18,098 17,896 
Investments14 605 598 
Derivative instruments11 821 571 
Financing receivables121,006 1,101 
Other long-term assets725 670 
Goodwill16,280 16,280 
Total assets 69,318 69,282 
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings15 3,039 1,750 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities3,631 4,221 
Other current liabilities358 434 
Contract liabilities749 773 
Current portion of long-term debt16 2,619 1,100 
Current portion of lease liabilities17 560 504 
Total current liabilities10,956 8,782 
Provisions62 54 
Long-term debt16 37,966 39,755 
Lease liabilities17 2,159 2,089 
Other long-term liabilities1,361 1,783 
Deferred tax liabilities6,197 6,379 
Total liabilities58,701 58,842 
Shareholders' equity1810,617 10,440 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 69,318 69,282 
Subsequent events18 
Commitments
21 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Rogers Communications Inc.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
(In millions of Canadian dollars, except number of shares, unaudited)
Class A
Voting Shares
Class B
Non-Voting Shares
Six months ended June 30, 2024Amount
Number
of shares
(000s)
Amount
Number
of shares
(000s)
Retained
earnings
FVTOCI investment reserve
Hedging
reserve
Equity
investment reserve
Total
shareholders'
equity
Balances, January 1, 202471 111,152 1,921 418,869 9,839 (17)(1,384)10 10,440 
Net income for the period— — — — 650 — — — 650 
Other comprehensive income:
FVTOCI investments, net of tax— — — — — — — 
Derivative instruments accounted for as hedges, net of tax— — — — — — (105)— (105)
Share of equity-accounted investments, net of tax— — — — — — — 
Total other comprehensive income
— — — — — (105)(99)
Comprehensive income for the period— — — — 650 (105)551 
Transactions with shareholders recorded directly in equity:
Dividends declared— — — — (532)— — — (532)
Share price change on DRIP dividends
— — — — (2)— — — (2)
Shares issued as settlement of dividends (note 18)
— — 160 2,795 — — — — 160 
Total transactions with shareholders— — 160 2,795 (534)— — — (374)
Balances, June 30, 202471 111,152 2,081 421,664 9,955 (12)(1,489)11 10,617 
 
Class A
Voting Shares
Class B
Non-Voting Shares
     
Six months ended June 30, 2023Amount
Number
of shares
(000s)
Amount
Number
of shares
(000s)
Retained
earnings
FVTOCI investment reserve
Hedging
reserve
Equity
investment
reserve
Total
shareholders'
equity
Balances, January 1, 2023
71 111,152 397 393,773 9,816 672 (872)10,092 
Net income for the period— — — — 620 — — — 620 
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
FVTOCI investments, net of tax— — — — — (100)— — (100)
Derivative instruments accounted for as hedges, net of tax— — — — — — 19 — 19 
Share of equity-accounted investments, net of tax— — — — — — — (2)(2)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income— — — — — (100)19 (2)(83)
Comprehensive income for the period— — — — 620 (100)19 (2)537 
Transactions with shareholders recorded directly in equity:
Dividends declared— — — — (517)— — — (517)
Shares issued as consideration— — 1,450 23,641 — — — — 1,450 
Total transactions with shareholders— — 1,450 23,641 (517)— — — 933 
Balances, June 30, 2023
71 111,152 1,847 417,414 9,919 572 (853)11,562 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Rogers Communications Inc.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions of Canadian dollars, unaudited)
    Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
  Note2024202320242023
Operating activities:
Net income for the period394 109 650 620 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization1,136 1,158 2,285 1,789 
Program rights amortization23 26 39 44 
Finance costs576 583 1,156 879 
Income tax expense134 27 213 212 
Post-employment benefits contributions, net of expense20 35 
Income from associates and joint ventures (6)(1)(20)
Other(59)85 (55)90 
Cash provided by operating activities before changes in net operating assets and liabilities, income taxes paid, and interest paid2,224 1,988 4,322 3,618 
Change in net operating assets and liabilities22 (120)261 (409)(443)
Income taxes paid(158)(125)(232)(275)
Interest paid (474)(489)(1,029)(812)
Cash provided by operating activities 1,472 1,635 2,652 2,088 
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures(999)(1,079)(2,057)(1,971)
Additions to program rights(10)(12)(23)(37)
Changes in non-cash working capital related to capital expenditures and intangible assets(48)39 (29)
Acquisitions and other strategic transactions, net of cash acquired13 (380)(17,001)(475)(17,001)
Other(1)12 12 
Cash used in investing activities (1,438)(18,080)(2,504)(19,026)
Financing activities:
Net (repayment of) proceeds received from short-term borrowings15 (43)(1,931)1,261 (589)
Net (repayment) issuance of long-term debt16 (18)5,788 (1,126)5,400 
Net proceeds (payments) on settlement of debt derivatives and forward contracts11 24 (106)22 121 
Transaction costs incurred16 (4)(1)(46)(265)
Principal payments of lease liabilities17 (119)(84)(231)(165)
Dividends paid(182)(252)(372)(505)
Other(5)— (5)— 
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities (347)3,414 (497)3,997 
Change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents(313)(13,031)(349)(12,941)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 764 13,390 800 13,300 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 451 359 451 359 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOTE 1: NATURE OF THE BUSINESS

Rogers Communications Inc. is a diversified Canadian communications and media company. Substantially all of our operations and sales are in Canada. RCI is incorporated in Canada and its registered office is located at 333 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1G9. RCI's shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI).

We, us, our, Rogers, Rogers Communications, and the Company refer to Rogers Communications Inc. and its subsidiaries. RCI refers to the legal entity Rogers Communications Inc., not including its subsidiaries. Rogers also holds interests in various investments and ventures.

We report our results of operations in three reportable segments. Each segment and the nature of its business is as follows:
SegmentPrincipal activities
WirelessWireless telecommunications operations for Canadian consumers and businesses.
Cable
Cable telecommunications operations, including Internet, television and other video (Video), Satellite, telephony (Home Phone), and home monitoring services for Canadian consumers and businesses, and network connectivity through our fibre network and data centre assets to support a range of voice, data, networking, hosting, and cloud-based services for the business, public sector, and carrier wholesale markets.
MediaA diversified portfolio of media properties, including sports media and entertainment, television and radio broadcasting, specialty channels, multi-platform shopping, and digital media.

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, Wireless and Cable were operated by our wholly owned subsidiary, Rogers Communications Canada Inc. (RCCI), and certain other wholly owned subsidiaries. Media was operated by our wholly owned subsidiary, Rogers Media Inc., and its subsidiaries.

Our operating results are subject to seasonal fluctuations that materially impact quarter-to-quarter operating results and thus, one quarter's operating results are not necessarily indicative of a subsequent quarter's operating results. These typical fluctuations are described in note 1 to our annual audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 (2023 financial statements).

Statement of Compliance
We prepared our interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 (second quarter 2024 interim financial statements) in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), following the same accounting policies and methods of application as those disclosed in our 2023 financial statements with the exception of new accounting policies that were adopted on January 1, 2024 as described in note 2. These second quarter 2024 interim financial statements were approved by the Audit and Risk Committee of RCI's Board of Directors (the Board) on July 23, 2024.

NOTE 2: MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation
The notes presented in these second quarter 2024 interim financial statements include only material transactions and changes occurring for the six months since our year-end of December 31, 2023 and do not include all disclosures required by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the IASB for annual financial statements. These second quarter 2024 interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the 2023 financial statements.

All dollar amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.

New Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in 2024
We adopted the following accounting amendments that were effective for our interim and annual consolidated financial statements commencing January 1, 2024. The adoption of these standards have not had a material impact on our financial results.
Amendments to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements - Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current, clarifying the classification requirements in the standard for liabilities as current or non-current.
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Amendments to IFRS 16, Leases - Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback, clarifying subsequent measurement requirements for sale and leaseback transactions for seller-lessees.
Amendments to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements - Non-current Liabilities with Covenants, modifying the 2020 amendments to IAS 1 to further clarify the classification, presentation, and disclosure requirements in the standard for non-current liabilities with covenants.
Amendments to IAS 7, Statement of Cash Flows and IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures - Supplier Finance Arrangements, adding disclosure requirements that require entities to provide qualitative and quantitative information about supplier finance arrangements.

Recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted
The IASB has issued the following new standard that will become effective on January 1, 2027:
IFRS 18, Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements (replacing IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements), with an aim to improve how information is communicated in the financial statements, with a focus on information in the statement of income.

We are assessing the impacts IFRS 18 will have on our consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 3: CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT

Key Metrics and Ratios
We monitor adjusted net debt, debt leverage ratio, free cash flow, and available liquidity to manage our capital structure and related risks. These are not standardized financial measures under IFRS and might not be comparable to similar capital management measures disclosed by other companies. A summary of our key metrics and ratios follows, along with a reconciliation between each of these measures and the items presented in the consolidated financial statements.

Adjusted net debt and debt leverage ratio
We monitor adjusted net debt and debt leverage ratio as part of the management of liquidity to sustain future development of our business, conduct valuation-related analyses, and make decisions about capital. In so doing, we typically aim to have an adjusted net debt and debt leverage ratio that allow us to maintain investment-grade credit ratings, which allows us the associated access to capital markets. Our debt leverage ratio can increase due to strategic, long-term investments (for example, to obtain new spectrum licences or to consummate an acquisition) and we work to lower the ratio over time. As a result of the acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. (Shaw, and the Shaw Transaction) on April 3, 2023, our adjusted net debt increased due to new debt associated with closing the transaction, the debt assumed from Shaw, and the use of restricted cash, and our debt leverage ratio increased correspondingly. In order to meet our stated objective of returning our debt leverage ratio to approximately 3.5 within 36 months of closing the Shaw Transaction, we intend to manage our debt leverage ratio through combined operational synergies, organic growth in adjusted EBITDA, proceeds from asset sales, and debt repayment, as applicable. As at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we met our objectives for these metrics.
 As at
June 30
As at
December 31
(In millions of dollars, except ratios)20242023
Adjusted net debt 1
43,761 43,134 
Divided by: trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA9,279 8,581 
Debt leverage ratio4.7 5.0 
1    For the purposes of calculating adjusted net debt and debt leverage ratio, we believe adjusting 50% of the value of our subordinated notes is appropriate as this methodology factors in certain circumstances with respect to priority for payment and this approach is commonly used to evaluate debt leverage by rating agencies.

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Free cash flow
We use free cash flow to understand how much cash we generate that is available to repay debt or reinvest in our business, which is an important indicator of our financial strength and performance.
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)Note2024202320242023
Adjusted EBITDA42,325 2,190 4,539 3,841 
Deduct:
Capital expenditures 1
999 1,079 2,057 1,971 
Interest on borrowings, net and capitalized interest8502 510 998 749 
Cash income taxes 2
158 125 232 275 
Free cash flow666 476 1,252 846 
1    Includes additions to property, plant and equipment net of proceeds on disposition, but does not include expenditures for spectrum licences, additions to right-of-use assets, or assets acquired through business combinations.
2    Cash income taxes are net of refunds received.

  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)Note2024202320242023
Cash provided by operating activities1,472 1,635 2,652 2,088 
Add (deduct):
Capital expenditures(999)(1,079)(2,057)(1,971)
Interest on borrowings, net and capitalized interest8(502)(510)(998)(749)
Interest paid474 489 1,029 812 
Restructuring, acquisition and other790 331 232 386 
Program rights amortization(23)(26)(39)(44)
Change in net operating assets and liabilities22120 (261)409 443 
Other adjustments 1
34 (103)24 (119)
Free cash flow666 476 1,252 846 
1    Other adjustments consists of post-employment benefit contributions, net of expense, cash flows relating to other operating activities, and other investment income from our financial statements.

Available liquidity
Available liquidity fluctuates based on business circumstances. We continually manage, and aim to have sufficient, available liquidity at all times to help protect our ability to meet all of our commitments (operationally and for maturing debt obligations), to execute our business plan (including to acquire spectrum licences or consummate acquisitions), to mitigate the risk of economic downturns, and for other unforeseen circumstances. As at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had sufficient liquidity available to us to meet this objective.

Below is a summary of our total available liquidity from our cash and cash equivalents, bank credit facilities, letter of credit facilities, and short-term borrowings, including our receivables securitization program and our US dollar-denominated commercial paper (US CP) program.

Our Canada Infrastructure Bank credit agreement is not included in available liquidity as it can only be drawn upon for use in broadband projects under the Universal Broadband Fund, and therefore is not available for other general purposes.

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As at June 30, 2024Total sourcesDrawnLetters of credit
US CP program 1
Net available
(In millions of dollars)Note
Cash and cash equivalents451 — — — 451 
Bank credit facilities 2:
Revolving164,000 — 10 137 3,853 
Non-revolving15500 500 — —  
Outstanding letters of credit— —  
Receivables securitization 2
152,400 2,400 — —  
Total7,356 2,900 15 137 4,304 
1    The US CP program amounts are gross of the discount on issuance.
2    The total liquidity sources under our bank credit facilities and receivables securitization represents the total credit limits per the relevant agreements. The amount drawn and letters of credit are currently outstanding under those agreements. The US CP program amount represents our currently outstanding US CP borrowings that are backstopped by our revolving credit facility.

As at December 31, 2023Total sourcesDrawnLetters of credit
US CP program 1
Net available
(In millions of dollars)Note
Cash and cash equivalents800 — — — 800 
Bank credit facilities 2:
Revolving164,000 — 10 151 3,839 
Non-revolving15500 — — — 500 
Outstanding letters of credit243 — 243 — — 
Receivables securitization 2
152,400 1,600 — — 800 
Total
7,943 1,600 253 151 5,939 
1    The US CP program amounts are gross of the discount on issuance.
2    The total liquidity sources under our bank credit facilities and receivables securitization represents the total credit limits per the relevant agreements. The amount drawn and letters of credit are currently outstanding under those agreements. The US CP program amount represents our currently outstanding US CP borrowings that are backstopped by our revolving credit facility.

NOTE 4: SEGMENTED INFORMATION

Our reportable segments are Wireless, Cable, and Media. All three segments operate substantially in Canada. Corporate items and eliminations include our interests in businesses that are not reportable operating segments, corporate administrative functions, and eliminations of inter-segment revenues and costs. We follow the same accounting policies for our segments as those described in note 2 of our 2023 financial statements. Segment results include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. We account for transactions between reportable segments in the same way we account for transactions with external parties, however eliminate them on consolidation.

The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of RCI are, collectively, our chief operating decision maker and regularly review our operations and performance by segment. They review adjusted EBITDA as the key measure of profit for the purpose of assessing performance of each segment and to make decisions about the allocation of resources. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as income before depreciation and amortization; (gain) loss on disposition of property, plant and equipment; restructuring, acquisition and other; finance costs; other (income) expense; and income tax expense.

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Information by Segment
Three months ended June 30, 2024NoteWirelessCableMediaCorporate items
and eliminations
Consolidated
totals
(In millions of dollars)
Revenue2,466 1,964 736 (73)5,093 
Operating costs61,170 848 736 14 2,768 
Adjusted EBITDA1,296 1,116 — (87)2,325 
Depreciation and amortization1,136 
Restructuring, acquisition and other790 
Finance costs8576 
Other income9    (5)
Income before income taxes     528 
Three months ended June 30, 2023NoteWirelessCableMedia
Corporate items
and eliminations
Consolidated
totals
(In millions of dollars)
Revenue2,424 2,013 686 (77)5,046 
Operating costs61,202 987 682 (15)2,856 
Adjusted EBITDA1,222 1,026 (62)2,190 
Depreciation and amortization1,158 
Restructuring, acquisition and other7331 
Finance costs8583 
Other income9    (18)
Income before income taxes     136 
Six months ended June 30, 2024NoteWirelessCableMediaCorporate items
and eliminations
Consolidated
totals
(In millions of dollars)
Revenue4,994 3,923 1,215 (138)9,994 
Operating costs62,414 1,707 1,318 16 5,455 
Adjusted EBITDA2,580 2,216 (103)(154)4,539 
Depreciation and amortization2,285 
Restructuring, acquisition and other7232 
Finance costs81,156 
Other expense9    3 
Income before income taxes     863 
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Six months ended June 30, 2023NoteWirelessCableMedia
Corporate items
and eliminations
Consolidated
totals
(In millions of dollars)
Revenue4,770 3,030 1,191 (110)8,881 
Operating costs62,369 1,447 1,225 (1)5,040 
Adjusted EBITDA2,401 1,583 (34)(109)3,841 
Depreciation and amortization1,789 
Restructuring, acquisition and other7386 
Finance costs8879 
Other income9    (45)
Income before income taxes     832 

NOTE 5: REVENUE
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)2024202320242023
Wireless
Service revenue1,988 1,920 3,984 3,756 
Equipment revenue478 504 1,010 1,014 
Total Wireless2,466 2,424 4,994 4,770 
Cable
Service revenue1,948 2,005 3,895 3,011 
Equipment revenue16 28 19 
Total Cable1,964 2,013 3,923 3,030 
Total Media736 686 1,215 1,191 
Corporate items and intercompany eliminations(73)(77)(138)(110)
Total revenue5,093 5,046 9,994 8,881 
Total service revenue4,599 4,534 8,956 7,848 
Total equipment revenue494 512 1,038 1,033 
Total revenue5,093 5,046 9,994 8,881 

NOTE 6: OPERATING COSTS
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)2024202320242023
Cost of equipment sales511 518 1,061 1,036 
Merchandise for resale54 51 98 103 
Other external purchases1,530 1,535 3,073 2,679 
Employee salaries, benefits, and stock-based compensation673 752 1,223 1,222 
Total operating costs2,768 2,856 5,455 5,040 

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NOTE 7: RESTRUCTURING, ACQUISITION AND OTHER
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)2024202320242023
Restructuring and other66 143 178 165 
Shaw Transaction-related costs24 188 54 221 
Total restructuring, acquisition and other90 331 232 386 

The Shaw Transaction-related costs in 2023 and 2024 consisted of incremental costs supporting acquisition (in 2023) and integration activities (in 2023 and 2024) related to the Shaw Transaction. In the second quarter of 2023, these costs primarily reflected closing-related fees, the Shaw Transaction-related employee retention program, and the cost of the tangible benefits package related to the broadcasting portion of the Shaw Transaction.

The restructuring and other costs in 2023 and 2024 were primarily severance and other departure-related costs associated with the targeted restructuring of our employee base, which also included costs associated with voluntary departure programs in 2024. These costs also included costs related to real estate rationalization programs.

NOTE 8: FINANCE COSTS
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)Note2024202320242023
Total interest on borrowings 1
512 522 1,020 915 
Interest earned on restricted cash and cash equivalents (3) (149)
Interest on borrowings, net512 519 1,020 766 
Interest on lease liabilities1734 27 69 50 
Interest on post-employment benefits liability (5)(2)(7)
Loss (gain) on foreign exchange30 (141)139 (127)
Change in fair value of derivative instruments(24)144 (122)133 
Capitalized interest(10)(9)(22)(17)
Deferred transaction costs and other34 48 74 81 
Total finance costs576 583 1,156 879 
1Interest on borrowings includes interest on short-term borrowings and on long-term debt.

NOTE 9: OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)Note2024202320242023
Income from associates and joint ventures14 (6)(1)(20)
Other (income) losses(5)(12)4 (25)
Total other (income) expense(5)(18)3 (45)

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NOTE 10: EARNINGS PER SHARE
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars, except per share amounts)2024202320242023
Numerator (basic) - Net income for the period
394 109 650 620 
Denominator - Number of shares (in millions):
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic533 529 532 517 
Effect of dilutive securities (in millions):
Employee stock options and restricted share units1 1 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted534 530 533 518 
Earnings per share:
Basic$0.74 $0.21$1.22$1.20
Diluted$0.73 $0.20$1.20$1.19

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, accounting for outstanding share-based payments using the equity-settled method for stock-based compensation was determined to be more dilutive than using the cash-settled method. As a result, net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was reduced by $5 million and $12 million (2023 - $4 million and $3 million), respectively, in the diluted earnings per share calculation.

A total of 10,367,671 options were excluded from the calculation of the effect of dilutive securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 (2023 - 8,709,807 and 6,518,272, respectively), because they were anti-dilutive.

NOTE 11: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Derivative Instruments
We use derivative instruments to manage financial risks related to our business activities. These include debt derivatives, interest rate derivatives, expenditure derivatives, and equity derivatives. We only use derivatives to manage risk and not for speculative purposes.

All of our currently outstanding debt derivatives related to our senior notes, senior debentures, subordinated notes, and lease liabilities, as well as our expenditure derivatives have been designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

Debt derivatives
We use cross-currency interest rate exchange agreements, forward cross-currency interest rate exchange agreements, and foreign currency forward contracts (collectively, debt derivatives) to manage risks from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and interest rates associated with our US dollar-denominated senior notes, debentures, subordinated notes, lease liabilities, credit facility borrowings, and US CP borrowings (see note 16). We typically designate the debt derivatives related to our senior notes, debentures, subordinated notes, and lease liabilities as hedges for accounting purposes against the foreign exchange risk or interest rate risk associated with specific issued and forecast debt instruments. Debt derivatives related to our credit facility and US CP borrowings have not been designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

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Second Quarter 2024


The tables below summarize the debt derivatives we entered into and settled related to our credit facility borrowings and US CP program during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
Three months ended June 30, 2024Six months ended June 30, 2024
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)
Notional
 (US$)
Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange
rate
Notional
(Cdn$)
Credit facilities
Debt derivatives entered2,556 1.367 3,495 8,263 1.351 11,163 
Debt derivatives settled2,382 1.370 3,264 10,406 1.351 14,058 
Net cash received on settlement17 16 
US commercial paper program
Debt derivatives entered442 1.367 604 1,281 1.354 1,735 
Debt derivatives settled650 1.369 890 1,296 1.360 1,762 
Net cash received on settlement7 6 
Three months ended June 30, 2023Six months ended June 30, 2023
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)
Notional
 (US$)
Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange
rate
Notional
(Cdn$)
Credit facilities
Debt derivatives entered13,839 1.343 18,580 14,797 1.343 19,873 
Debt derivatives settled9,558 1.339 12,795 9,831 1.339 13,161 
Net cash paid on settlement(90)(95)
US commercial paper program
Debt derivatives entered— — — 1,174 1.362 1,599 
Debt derivatives settled681 1.344 915 1,332 1.348 1,795 
Net cash paid on settlement(16)(18)

As at June 30, 2024, we had US$1,098 million and US$98 million notional amount of debt derivatives outstanding relating to our credit facility borrowings and US CP program (December 31, 2023 - US$3,241 million and US$113 million) at an average rate of $1.369/US$ (December 31, 2023 - $1.352/US$) and $1.368/US$ (December 31, 2023 - $1.369/US$), respectively.

Senior notes
Below is a summary of the debt derivatives we entered into related to senior notes during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. We did not enter into any debt derivatives related to senior notes issued during 2023.
(In millions of dollars, except interest rates)
US$Hedging effect
Effective datePrincipal/Notional amount (US$)Maturity dateCoupon rate
Fixed hedged (Cdn$) interest rate 1
Equivalent (Cdn$)
2024 issuances
February 9, 20241,250 20295.000 %4.735 %1,684 
February 9, 20241,25020345.300 %5.107 %1,683 
1    Converting from a fixed US$ coupon rate to a weighted average Cdn$ fixed rate.

As at June 30, 2024, we had US$17,250 million (December 31, 2023 - US$14,750 million) in US dollar-denominated senior notes, debentures, and subordinated notes, of which all of the associated foreign exchange risk had been hedged economically using debt derivatives, at an average rate of $1.272/US$ (December 31, 2023 - $1.259/US$).

In March 2023, we settled the derivatives associated with our US$1 billion senior notes due 2025, which were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. We subsequently entered into new derivatives associated with those senior notes, which we designated as hedges for accounting purposes. We received a net $60 million relating to these transactions.

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Second Quarter 2024


Lease liabilities
Below is a summary of the debt derivatives we entered into and settled related to our outstanding lease liabilities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
Three months ended June 30, 2024Six months ended June 30, 2024
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange rateNotional
(Cdn$)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange rateNotional
(Cdn$)
Debt derivatives entered78 1.359 106 1551.355 210
Debt derivatives settled53 1.321 70 1011.317 133
Three months ended June 30, 2023Six months ended June 30, 2023
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange rateNotional
(Cdn$)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange
rate
Notional
(Cdn$)
Debt derivatives entered51 1.314 67 86 1.337 115 
Debt derivatives settled33 1.273 42 66 1.303 86 

As at June 30, 2024, we had US$411 million notional amount of debt derivatives outstanding relating to our outstanding lease liabilities (December 31, 2023 - US$357 million) with terms to maturity ranging from July 2024 to June 2027 (December 31, 2023 - January 2024 to December 2026) at an average rate of $1.340/US$ (December 31, 2023 - $1.329/US$).

Expenditure derivatives
We use foreign currency forward contracts (expenditure derivatives) to manage the foreign exchange risk in our operations, designating them as hedges for accounting purposes for certain of our forecast operational and capital expenditures.

The tables below summarize the expenditure derivatives we entered into and settled during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
Three months ended June 30, 2024Six months ended June 30, 2024
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange
rate
Notional
(Cdn$)
Expenditure derivatives entered420 1.348 566 510 1.341 684 
Expenditure derivatives settled315 1.324 417 600 1.325 795 
Three months ended June 30, 2023Six months ended June 30, 2023
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange
rate
Notional
(Cdn$)
Expenditure derivatives entered930 1.327 1,234 1,140 1.327 1,513 
Expenditure derivatives acquired212 1.330 282 212 1.330 282 
Expenditure derivatives settled315 1.260 397 540 1.254 677 

As at June 30, 2024, we had US$1,560 million notional amount of expenditure derivatives outstanding (December 31, 2023 - US$1,650 million) with terms to maturity ranging from July 2024 to December 2025 (December 31, 2023 - January 2024 to December 2025) at an average rate of $1.331/US$ (December 31, 2023 - $1.325/US$).

Equity derivatives
We use total return swaps (equity derivatives) to hedge the market price appreciation risk of the RCI Class B Non-Voting common shares (Class B Non-Voting Shares) granted under our stock-based compensation programs. The equity derivatives have not been designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

As at June 30, 2024, we had equity derivatives outstanding for 6.0 million (December 31, 2023 - 6.0 million) Class B Non-Voting Shares with a weighted average price of $53.27 (December 31, 2023 - $54.02).

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During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we executed extension agreements for our equity derivative contracts under substantially the same commitment terms and conditions with revised expiry dates to April 2025 (from April 2024) and the weighted average cost was adjusted to $53.27 per share.

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we entered into 0.5 million equity derivatives with a weighted average price of $58.14 as a result of the issuance of additional performance restricted share units in 2023 (see note 19).

Cash settlements on debt derivatives and forward contracts
The tables below summarize the net proceeds (payments) on settlement of debt derivatives and forward contracts during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)2024202320242023
Credit facilities17 (90)16 (95)
US commercial paper program7 (16)6 (18)
Senior and subordinated notes —  234 
Net proceeds (payments) on settlement of debt derivatives and forward contracts24 (106)22 121 

Fair Values of Financial Instruments
The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, bank advances, short-term borrowings, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these financial instruments. The carrying value of our lease liabilities approximates their fair value because the discount rate used to calculate them approximates our current borrowing rate. The carrying values of our financing receivables also approximate their fair values based on our recognition of an expected credit loss allowance.

We determine the fair value of our private investments by using implied valuations from follow-on financing rounds, third-party sale negotiations, or using market-based approaches. These are applied appropriately to each investment depending on its future operating and profitability prospects.

The fair values of each of our public debt instruments are based on the period-end estimated market yields, or period-end trading values, where available. We determine the fair values of our debt derivatives and expenditure derivatives using an estimated credit-adjusted mark-to-market valuation by discounting cash flows to the measurement date. In the case of debt derivatives and expenditure derivatives in an asset position, the credit spread for the financial institution counterparty is added to the risk-free discount rate to determine the estimated credit-adjusted value for each derivative. For those debt derivatives and expenditure derivatives in a liability position, our credit spread is added to the risk-free discount rate for each derivative.

The fair values of our equity derivatives are based on the quoted market value of Class B Non-Voting Shares.

Our disclosure of the three-level fair value hierarchy reflects the significance of the inputs used in measuring fair value:
financial assets and financial liabilities in Level 1 are valued by referring to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;
financial assets and financial liabilities in Level 2 are valued using inputs based on observable market data, either directly or indirectly, other than the quoted prices; and
Level 3 valuations are based on inputs that are not based on observable market data.

There were no financial instruments in Level 1 as at June 30, 2024 or December 31, 2023. There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 or 2023.

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Second Quarter 2024


Below is a summary of our financial instruments carried at fair value as at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
  Carrying valueFair value (Level 2)Fair value (Level 3)
 As at
June 30
As at
Dec. 31
As at
June 30
As at
Dec. 31
As at
June 30
As at
Dec. 31
(In millions of dollars)202420232024202320242023
Financial assets
Investments, measured at FVTOCI:
Investments in private companies
124 118  — 124 118 
Held-for-trading:
Debt derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges878 599 878 599  — 
Debt derivatives not accounted for as hedges2 — 2 —  — 
Expenditure derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges45 45  — 
Equity derivatives not accounted for as hedges1 48 1 48  — 
Total financial assets1,050 769 926 651 124 118 
Financial liabilities
Long-term debt (including current portion)
40,585 40,855 38,150 39,001  — 
Held-for-trading:
Debt derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges652 1,069 652 1,069   
Debt derivatives not accounted for as hedges2 101 2 101  — 
Expenditure derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges 19  19   
Equity derivatives not accounted as hedges17 — 17 —  — 
Total financial liabilities41,256 42,044 38,821 40,190  — 

NOTE 12: FINANCING RECEIVABLES

Financing receivables represent amounts owed to us under device or accessory financing agreements that have not yet been billed. Our financing receivable balances are included in "accounts receivable" (when they are to be billed and collected within twelve months) and "financing receivables" on our interim condensed consolidated statements of financial position. Below is a breakdown of our financing receivable balances.
As at
June 30
As at
December 31
(In millions of dollars)20242023
Current financing receivables2,115 2,111 
Long-term financing receivables1,006 1,101 
Total financing receivables3,121 3,212 

NOTE 13: INTANGIBLE ASSETS

3800 MHz Spectrum Licence Acquisition
In November 2023, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada announced the results of the 3800 MHz spectrum licence auction that was held in October and November 2023. We were awarded 860 spectrum licences covering 172 regions across the country, including urban area, rural and Indigenous communities. We made payments for these licences in January 2024 for $95 million and May 2024 for $380 million. Upon acquisition in May 2024, we recognized the spectrum licences as indefinite-life intangible assets of $480 million, including directly attributable costs.

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NOTE 14: INVESTMENTS
As at
June 30
As at
December 31
(In millions of dollars)20242023
Investments in private companies, measured at FVTOCI
124 118 
Investments, associates and joint ventures481 480 
Total investments605 598 

NOTE 15: SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
 As at
June 30
As at
December 31
(In millions of dollars)20242023
Receivables securitization program2,400 1,600 
US commercial paper program (net of the discount on issuance)134 150 
Non-revolving credit facility borrowings (net of the discount on issuance)505 — 
Total short-term borrowings3,039 1,750 

The tables below summarize the activity relating to our short-term borrowings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
Three months ended June 30, 2024Six months ended June 30, 2024
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)
Proceeds received from receivables securitization 800 
Net proceeds received from receivables securitization 800 
Proceeds received from US commercial paper443 1.366 605 1,282 1.354 1,736 
Repayment of US commercial paper(656)1.369 (898)(1,305)1.359 (1,774)
Net repayment of US commercial paper(293)(38)
Proceeds received from non-revolving credit facilities (US$) 1
369 1.366 504 554 1.359 753 
Repayment of non-revolving credit facilities (US$) 1
(185)1.373 (254)(185)1.373 (254)
Net proceeds received from non-revolving credit facilities250 499 
Net (repayment of) proceeds received from short-term borrowings(43)1,261 
1    Borrowings under our non-revolving facility mature and are reissued regularly, such that until repaid, we maintain net outstanding borrowings equivalent to the then-current credit limit on the reissue dates.

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Three months ended June 30, 2023Six months ended June 30, 2023
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)
Repayment of receivables securitization(1,000)(1,000)
Net repayment of receivables securitization(1,000)(1,000)
Proceeds received from US commercial paper— — — 1,174 1.362 1,599 
Repayment of US commercial paper(687)1.345 (924)(1,341)1.348 (1,807)
Net repayment of US commercial paper(924)(208)
Proceeds received from non-revolving credit facilities (Cdn$) 1
— 375 
Proceeds received from non-revolving credit facilities (US$)460 1.357 624 1,198 1.349 1,616 
Total proceeds received from non-revolving credit facilities624 1,991 
Repayment of non-revolving credit facilities (Cdn$) 1
(4)(379)
Repayment of non-revolving credit facilities (US$)(465)1.348 (627)(738)1.346 (993)
Total repayment of non-revolving credit facilities(631)(1,372)
Net (repayment of) proceeds received from non-revolving credit facilities(7)619 
Net repayment of short-term borrowings(1,931)(589)
1 Borrowings under our non-revolving facility mature and are reissued regularly, such that until repaid, we maintain net outstanding borrowings equivalent to the then-current credit limit on the reissue dates.

Receivables Securitization Program
Below is a summary of our receivables securitization program as at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
 As at
June 30
As at
December 31
(In millions of dollars)20242023
Receivables sold to buyer as security3,144 3,178 
Short-term borrowings from buyer(2,400)(1,600)
Overcollateralization744 1,578 

Below is a summary of the activity related to our receivables securitization program for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)2024202320242023
Receivables securitization program, beginning of period2,400 2,400 1,600 2,400 
Receivables securitization program assumed 200  200 
Net proceeds received from (repayment of) receivables securitization (1,000)800 (1,000)
Receivables securitization program, end of period2,400 1,600 2,400 1,600 

In April 2023, we repaid the outstanding $200 million of borrowings under Shaw's legacy accounts receivable securitization program, subsequent to which the program was terminated. This repayment is included in "net repayment of receivables securitization" above.

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Second Quarter 2024


US Commercial Paper Program
The tables below summarize the activity relating to our US CP program for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
Three months ended June 30, 2024Six months ended June 30, 2024
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)
US commercial paper program, beginning of period306 1.356 415 113 1.327 150 
Net repayment of US commercial paper(213)1.376 (293)(23)1.652 (38)
Discounts on issuance 1
5 1.400 7 8 1.375 11 
Loss on foreign exchange 1
5 11 
US commercial paper program, end of period98 1.367 134 98 1.367 134 
1 Included in finance costs.

Three months ended June 30, 2023Six months ended June 30, 2023
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)
US commercial paper program, beginning of period680 1.356 922 158 1.354 214 
Net repayment of US commercial paper(687)1.345 (924)(167)1.246 (208)
Discounts on issuance 1
1.286 1.333 12 
Gain on foreign exchange 1
(7)(18)
US commercial paper program, end of period— — — — — — 
1 Included in finance costs.

Concurrent with the commercial paper issuances, we entered into debt derivatives to hedge the foreign currency risk associated with the principal and interest components of the borrowings under the US CP program (see note 11). We have not designated these debt derivatives as hedges for accounting purposes.

Non-Revolving Credit Facilities
Below is a summary of the activity relating to our non-revolving credit facilities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)2024202320242023
Non-revolving credit facility, beginning of period251 1,001  371 
Net (repayment of) proceeds received from non-revolving credit facility250 (7)499 619 
Discounts on issuance 1
  
Loss (gain) on foreign exchange 1
4 (18)6 (14)
Non-revolving credit facility, end of period505 983 505 983 
1 Included in finance costs.

In March 2024, we borrowed US$185 million under our non-revolving facility maturing in March 2025. In April 2024, we borrowed an additional US$184 million under the facility. As a result, we have fully drawn on the facility.

The terms of our receivables securitization program are committed until its expiry, which we extended in June 2024 to an expiration date of June 28, 2027.

Concurrent with our US dollar-denominated borrowings under our credit facilities, we entered into debt derivatives to hedge the foreign currency risk associated with the principal and interest components of the borrowings (see note 11).

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NOTE 16: LONG-TERM DEBT
Principal
amount
Interest
rate
As at
June 30
As at
December 31
(In millions of dollars, except interest rates)Due date  20242023
Term loan facility4,400 Floating997 4,286 
Senior notes2024600 4.000 % 600 
Senior notes 1
2024500 4.350 % 500 
Senior notes
2025US1,000 2.950 %1,369 1,323 
Senior notes
20251,250 3.100 %1,250 1,250 
Senior notes2025US700 3.625 %958 926 
Senior notes2026500 5.650 %500 500 
Senior notes2026US500 2.900 %684 661 
Senior notes20271,500 3.650 %1,500 1,500 
Senior notes 1
2027300 3.800 %300 300 
Senior notes
2027US1,300 3.200 %1,779 1,719 
Senior notes20281,000 5.700 %1,000 1,000 
Senior notes 1
2028500 4.400 %500 500 
Senior notes 1
2029500 3.300 %500 500 
Senior notes
20291,000 3.750 %1,000 1,000 
Senior notes20291,000 3.250 %1,000 1,000 
Senior notes2029US1,250 5.000 %1,711 — 
Senior notes2030500 5.800 %500 500 
Senior notes 1
2030500 2.900 %500 500 
Senior notes
2032US2,000 3.800 %2,737 2,645 
Senior notes
20321,000 4.250 %1,000 1,000 
Senior debentures 2
2032US200 8.750 %274 265 
Senior notes20331,000 5.900 %1,000 1,000 
Senior notes2034US1,250 5.300 %1,711 — 
Senior notes2038US350 7.500 %479 463 
Senior notes2039500 6.680 %500 500 
Senior notes 1
20391,450 6.750 %1,450 1,450 
Senior notes2040800 6.110 %800 800 
Senior notes2041400 6.560 %400 400 
Senior notes
2042US750 4.500 %1,027 992 
Senior notes2043US500 4.500 %684 661 
Senior notes2043US650 5.450 %890 860 
Senior notes2044US1,050 5.000 %1,437 1,389 
Senior notes2048US750 4.300 %1,027 992 
Senior notes 1
2049300 4.250 %300 300 
Senior notes2049US1,250 4.350 %1,711 1,653 
Senior notes2049US1,000 3.700 %1,369 1,323 
Senior notes
2052US2,000 4.550 %2,737 2,645 
Senior notes
20521,000 5.250 %1,000 1,000 
Subordinated notes 3
20812,000 5.000 %2,000 2,000 
Subordinated notes 3
2082US750 5.250 %1,027 992 
41,608 41,895 
Deferred transaction costs and discounts(1,023)(1,040)
Less current portion    (2,619)(1,100)
Total long-term debt    37,966 39,755 
1    Senior notes originally issued by Shaw Communications Inc. which are unsecured obligations of RCI and for which RCCI was an unsecured guarantor as at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
2    Senior debentures originally issued by Rogers Cable Inc. which are unsecured obligations of RCI and for which RCCI was an unsecured guarantor as at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
3    The subordinated notes can be redeemed at par on the respective five-year anniversary from issuance dates of December 2021 and February 2022 or on any subsequent interest payment date.

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The tables below summarize the activity relating to our long-term debt for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
Three months ended
 June 30, 2024
Six months ended
June 30, 2024
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)
Term loan facility net repayments (US$) 1
(10)n/m(18)(2,512)1.351 (3,393)
Net repayments under term loan facility(18)(3,393)
Senior note issuances (US$)   2,500 1.347 3,367 
Senior note repayments (Cdn$) (1,100)
Net issuance of senior notes 2,267 
Net repayment of long-term debt(18)(1,126)
n/m - not meaningful
1    Borrowings under our term loan facility mature and are reissued regularly, such that until repaid, we maintain net outstanding borrowings equivalent to the then-current credit limit on the reissue dates.

Three months ended June 30, 2023Six months ended
June 30, 2023
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)
Credit facility borrowings (US$)— — — 220 1.368 301 
Credit facility repayments (US$)(220)1.336 (294)(220)1.336 (294)
Net (repayments) borrowings under credit facilities(294)
Term loan facility net borrowings (US$) 1
4,506 1.350 6,082 4,506 1.350 6,082 
Net borrowings under term loan facility6,082 6,082 
Senior note repayments (US$)— — — (500)1.378(689)
Net repayment of senior notes— (689)
Net issuance of long-term debt5,788 5,400 
1    Borrowings under our term loan facility mature and are reissued regularly, such that until repaid, we maintain net outstanding borrowings equivalent to the then-current credit limit on the reissue dates.

Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)2024202320242023
Long-term debt net of transaction costs, beginning of period40,320 31,364 40,855 31,733 
Net (repayment) issuance of long-term debt(18)5,788 (1,126)5,400 
Long-term debt assumed 4,526  4,526 
Loss (gain) on foreign exchange251 (577)839 (585)
Deferred transaction costs incurred(3)(1)(53)(4)
Amortization of deferred transaction costs35 36 70 66 
Long-term debt net of transaction costs, end of period40,585 41,136 40,585 41,136 

In April 2024, we amended our revolving credit facility to extend the maturity date of the $3 billion tranche to April 2029, from January 2028, and the $1 billion tranche to April 2027, from January 2026.

In April 2023, we drew the maximum $6 billion on the term loan facility upon closing the Shaw Transaction, consisting of $2 billion from each of the three tranches. The three tranches mature on April 3, 2026, 2027, and 2028, respectively. During the remainder of 2023, we repaid $1.6 billion of the tranche maturing in 2027. In February 2024, we used the proceeds from our senior note issuance (see "Issuance of senior notes and related debt derivatives") to
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repay an additional $3.4 billion of the facility such that only $1 billion remains outstanding under the April 2026 tranche.

In April 2023, we also assumed $4.55 billion principal amount of Shaw's senior notes upon closing the Shaw Transaction, of which $500 million was subsequently repaid at maturity during the remainder of 2023 and $500 million was repaid at maturity in January 2024.

Senior Notes
Issuance of senior notes and related debt derivatives
Below is a summary of the senior notes we issued during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. We did not issue senior notes during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.
(In millions of dollars, except interest rates and discounts)Discount/ premium at issuance
Total gross

proceeds 1 (Cdn$)
Transaction costs and
discounts 2 (Cdn$)
Date issued Principal amountDue dateInterest rate
2024 issuances
February 9, 2024
US
1,250 20295.000 %99.714 %1,684 20
February 9, 2024
US
1,250 20345.300 %99.119 %1,683 30
1    Gross proceeds before transaction costs, discounts, and premiums.
2    Transaction costs, discounts, and premiums are included as deferred transaction costs and discounts in the carrying value of the long-term debt, and recognized in net (loss) income using the effective interest method.

In February 2024, we issued senior notes with an aggregate principal amount of US$2.5 billion, consisting of US$1.25 billion of 5.00% senior notes due 2029 and US$1.25 billion of 5.30% senior notes due 2034. Concurrent with the issuances, we entered into debt derivatives to convert all interest and principal payment obligations to Canadian dollars. As a result, we received net proceeds of US$2.46 billion ($3.32 billion).

Repayment of senior notes and related derivative settlements
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we repaid the entire outstanding principal of our $500 million 4.35% and $600 million 4.00% senior notes at maturity. There were no derivatives associated with these senior notes.

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we repaid the entire outstanding principal amount of our US$500 million 3.00% senior notes and the associated debt derivatives at maturity. As a result, we repaid $515 million, including receipt of $174 million received on settlement of the associated debt derivatives.

NOTE 17: LEASES

Below is a summary of the activity related to our lease liabilities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
 Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)2024202320242023
Lease liabilities, beginning of period2,667 2,048 2,593 2,028 
Net additions169 172 355 272 
Lease liabilities assumed 327  327 
Interest on lease liabilities34 27 69 50 
Interest payments on lease liabilities(32)(23)(67)(45)
Principal payments of lease liabilities(119)(84)(231)(165)
Lease liabilities, end of period2,719 2,467 2,719 2,467 

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NOTE 18: SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Dividends
Below is a summary of the dividends we declared and paid on our outstanding RCI Class A Voting common shares (Class A Shares) and Class B Non-Voting Shares in 2024 and 2023.
Dividends paid (in millions of dollars)
Number of Class B
Non-Voting
Shares issued
(in thousands) 1
Declaration dateRecord datePayment date
Dividend per
share (dollars)
In cash
In Class B
Non-Voting
Shares
Total
January 31, 2024March 11, 2024April 3, 20240.50 183 83 266 1,552 
April 23, 2024June 10, 2024July 5, 20240.50 185 81 266 1,651 
February 1, 2023March 10, 2023April 3, 20230.50 252 — 252 — 
April 25, 2023June 9, 2023July 5, 20230.50 264 — 264 — 
July 25, 2023September 8, 2023October 3, 20230.50 191 74 265 1,454 
November 8, 2023December 8, 2023January 2, 20240.50 190 75 265 1,244 
1    Class B Non-Voting Shares are issued as partial settlement of our quarterly dividend payable on the payment date under the terms of our dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP).

On July 23, 2024, a dividend was declared of $0.50 per Class A Share and Class B Non-Voting Share to be paid on October 3, 2024 to shareholders of record on September 9, 2024.

The holders of Class A Shares are entitled to receive dividends at the rate of up to five cents per share but only after dividends at the rate of five cents per share have been paid or set aside on the Class B Non-Voting Shares. Class A Shares and Class B Non-Voting Shares therefore participate equally in dividends above five cents per share.

NOTE 19: STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Below is a summary of our stock-based compensation expense, which is included in net income, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)2024202320242023
Stock options(15)(6)(41)10 
Restricted share units6 9 12 
Deferred share units(4)— (8)— 
Equity derivative effect, net of interest receipt28 15 67 14 
Total stock-based compensation expense15 15 27 36 
As at June 30, 2024, we had a total liability recognized at its fair value of $129 million (December 31, 2023 - $224 million) related to stock-based compensation, including stock options, restricted share units (RSUs), and deferred share units (DSUs).

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we paid $14 million and $55 million (2023 - $16 million and $67 million), respectively, to holders of stock options, RSUs, and DSUs upon exercise using the cash settlement feature.

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Stock Options
Summary of stock options
The tables below summarize the activity related to stock option plans, including performance options, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
  Three months ended June 30, 2024Six months ended June 30, 2024
(In number of units, except prices)Number of options
Weighted average
exercise price
Number of optionsWeighted average
exercise price
Outstanding, beginning of period10,695,913 $63.9010,593,645 $63.87
Granted  353,105 $61.39
Exercised(1,290)$44.59(128,145)$53.65
Forfeited(107,345)$62.56(231,327)$63.65
Outstanding, end of period10,587,278 $63.9210,587,278 $63.90
Exercisable, end of period6,753,443 $63.706,753,443 $63.36
  Three months ended June 30, 2023Six months ended June 30, 2023
(In number of units, except prices)Number of optionsWeighted average
exercise price
Number of optionsWeighted average
exercise price
Outstanding, beginning of period11,268,107 $63.879,860,208 $63.58
Granted126,980 $60.601,594,879 $64.86
Exercised(269,877)$56.31(329,877)$54.90
Forfeited(437,002)$67.44(437,002)$67.44
Outstanding, end of period10,688,208 $63.8810,688,208 $63.88
Exercisable, end of period4,337,296 $63.254,337,296 $63.25

We did not grant any performance options during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 or 2023.

Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to stock option plans was $4 million as at June 30, 2024 (December 31, 2023 - $14 million) and will be recognized in net income within periods of up to the next four years as the options vest.

Restricted Share Units
Summary of RSUs
Below is a summary of the activity related to RSUs outstanding, including performance RSUs, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In number of units)2024202320242023
Outstanding, beginning of period2,733,583 2,231,412 2,551,728 2,402,489 
Granted and reinvested dividends77,269 643,390 1,085,057 1,341,264 
Exercised(255,754)(84,670)(900,073)(793,118)
Forfeited(54,727)(157,616)(236,341)(318,119)
Outstanding, end of period2,500,371 2,632,516 2,500,371 2,632,516 

Included in the above table are grants of nil and 378,296 performance RSUs to certain key employees during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 (2023 - 509,475 and 593,895), respectively. The performance RSUs granted in 2023 have certain non-market vesting conditions related to the Shaw Transaction.

Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to these RSUs was $56 million as at June 30, 2024 (December 31, 2023 - $57 million) and will be recognized in net income within periods of up to the next three years as the RSUs vest.

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Deferred Share Unit Plan
Summary of DSUs
Below is a summary of the activity related to DSUs outstanding, including performance DSUs, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In number of units)2024202320242023
Outstanding, beginning of period1,135,582 1,045,407 956,410 1,139,885 
Granted and reinvested dividends10,353 39,236 210,899 52,515 
Exercised (76,989)(21,151)(183,982)
Forfeited (157)(223)(921)
Outstanding, end of period1,145,935 1,007,497 1,145,935 1,007,497 

Included in the above table are grants of 1,718 and 3,230 performance DSUs to certain key executives during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 (2023 - 1,436 and 2,888).

Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to granted DSUs was $8 million as at June 30, 2024 (December 31, 2023 - nil) and will be recognized in net income over the next three years as the executive DSUs vest. All other DSUs granted are fully vested.

NOTE 20: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Controlling Shareholder
We enter into certain transactions with private companies controlled by the controlling shareholder of RCI, the Rogers Control Trust. These transactions were recognized at the amount agreed to by the related parties and are subject to the terms and conditions of formal agreements approved by the Audit and Risk Committee. The totals received or paid during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were less than $1 million, respectively.

Transactions with Related Parties
We have entered into business transactions with Dream Unlimited Corp. (Dream), which is controlled by our Director Michael J. Cooper. Dream is a real estate company that rents spaces in office and residential buildings. Total amounts paid to this related party were nominal for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

On closing of the Shaw Transaction, we entered into an advisory agreement with Brad Shaw in accordance with the arrangement agreement, pursuant to which he will be paid $20 million for a two-year period following closing in exchange for performing certain services related to the transition and integration of Shaw, of which $3 million and $5 million was recognized in net income and paid during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively. We have also entered into certain other transactions with the Shaw Family Group. Total amounts paid to the Shaw Family Group during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 were under $1 million.

In addition, we assumed a liability through the Shaw Transaction related to a legacy pension arrangement with one of our directors whereby the director will be paid $1 million per month until March 2035, $3 million and $6 million of which was paid during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively. The remaining liability of $95 million is included in "accounts payable and accrued liabilities" (for the amount to be paid within the next twelve months) or "other long-term liabilities".

We recognized these transactions at the amounts agreed to by the related parties, which were also approved by the Audit and Risk Committee. The amounts owing for these services were unsecured, interest-free, and generally due for payment in cash within one month of the date of the transaction.

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NOTE 21: COMMITMENTS

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we extended an agreement with a Cable service provider, resulting in an increase in our contractual commitments of approximately $1.8 billion over the next ten years compared to our disclosure as at December 31, 2023. During the three months ended June 30, 2024, we signed new Media program rights agreements with the Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, and Warner Bros. Discovery reflecting an increase in our contractual commitments of approximately $1.9 billion over the next 12 years compared to our disclosure as at December 31, 2023.

NOTE 22: SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Change in Net Operating Assets and Liabilities
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)2024202320242023
Accounts receivable, excluding financing receivables(56)50 
Financing receivables79 66 91 89 
Contract assets(7)(8)(14)(14)
Inventories(7)24 (57)(93)
Other current assets126 82 95 (15)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(124)108 (534)(450)
Contract and other liabilities(131)(20)(40)34 
Total change in net operating assets and liabilities(120)261 (409)(443)

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Exhibit 99.3
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2024 RESULTS
More Canadians continue to choose Rogers Wireless and Internet than any other carrier in Canada
Rogers' combined mobile phone and Internet net additions of 188,000 in Q2 and 275,000 for the year to date
Q2 postpaid mobile phone net additions of 112,000; prepaid net additions of 50,000; retail Internet net additions of 26,000
Rogers has added industry-best 1.7 million mobile phone and Internet net additions over the past 10 quarters

Continued disciplined loading, strong execution, efficiency gains, and industry-leading financial performance
Wireless service revenue up 4% and adjusted EBITDA up 6%; margin of 65%; blended ARPU up 1%
Cable revenue down 2%; adjusted EBITDA up 9%; margin of 57%
Leverage steady at 4.7 despite Q2 investment in Canada of $1 billion in capital expenditures and $475 million payment for spectrum licences to federal government in the first half ($380 million in Q2); targeting 4.2 leverage by year-end

Company reaffirms 2024 outlook
Total service revenue growth of 8% to 10%; adjusted EBITDA growth of 12% to 15%; capital expenditures of $3.8 billion to $4.0 billion; and free cash flow of $2.9 billion to $3.1 billion

TORONTO (July 24, 2024) - Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B; NYSE: RCI) today announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

"We continued to deliver industry-leading financial results in the second quarter and attract more Canadians than any other carrier," said Tony Staffieri, President and CEO. "With the backdrop of a growing market and healthy competition, we delivered growth with record Wireless and Cable margins. We are on track to deliver our 2024 plan and I am proud of our team for continuing to out-execute our peers."

Consolidated Financial Highlights
(In millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts, unaudited)Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
Total revenue5,093 5,046 9,994 8,881 13 
Total service revenue4,599 4,534 8,956 7,848 14 
Adjusted EBITDA 12,325 2,190 4,539 3,841 18 
Net income
394 109 n/m650 620 
Adjusted net income 1
623 544 15 1,163 1,097 
Diluted earnings per share
$0.73 $0.20 n/m$1.20 $1.19 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share 1
$1.16 $1.02 14 $2.16 $2.11 
Cash provided by operating activities1,472 1,635 (10)2,652 2,088 27 
Free cash flow 1
666 476 40 1,252 846 48 
n/m - not meaningful
1    Adjusted EBITDA is a total of segments measure. Free cash flow is a capital management measure. Adjusted diluted earnings per share is a non-GAAP ratio. Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP financial measure and is a component of adjusted diluted earnings per share. See "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" in our Q2 2024 Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), available at www.sedarplus.ca, and this earnings release for more information about each of these measures. These are not standardized financial measures under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other companies.
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Strategic Highlights
The five objectives set out below guide our work and decision-making as we further improve our operational execution and make well-timed investments to grow our core businesses and deliver increased shareholder value. Below are some highlights for the quarter.

Build the biggest and best networks in the country
Started to deploy 3800 MHz spectrum licences, further expanding our 5G capabilities.
Expanding 5G coverage to the remaining tunnels of Toronto's subway system.
Announced the CableLabs North collaboration with CableLabs, a new research and development facility in Calgary.

Deliver easy to use, reliable products and services
Signed landmark deals with Warner Bros. Discovery and NBCUniversal to acquire the most-watched lifestyle and entertainment content.
Expanded our Self Protect service to customers across Western Canada.
Launched Disney+ for eligible Ignite TV customers at no additional cost.

Be the first choice for Canadians
Led the industry with 162,000 mobile phone net additions. In the last 10 quarters, we have added 1.7 million total mobile phone and Internet net additions.
Announced a milestone agreement with Amazon to broadcast Monday night NHL hockey on Prime Video.
Announced a ten-year agreement with Comcast to bring their world-class Xfinity products and technology to Canadians.

Be a strong national company investing in Canada
Invested $1 billion in capital expenditures, the majority in our wireless and wireline networks.
Released our 2023 economic impact assessment showing Rogers supported 92,000 jobs and contributed $14 billion to GDP.
Completed the final phase of the Rogers Centre renovations.

Be the growth leader in our industry
Grew total service revenue by 1% and adjusted EBITDA by 6%.
Reported industry-leading growth in our Wireless operations.
Generated free cash flow of $666 million, up 40%, and cash flow from operating activities of $1,472 million.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

Revenue
Total revenue and total service revenue each increased by 1% this quarter, driven by revenue growth in our Wireless and Media businesses.

Wireless service revenue increased by 4% this quarter, primarily as a result of the cumulative impact of growth in our mobile phone subscriber base over the past year. Wireless equipment revenue decreased by 5%, primarily as a result of fewer device upgrades by existing customers.

Total Cable revenue and Cable service revenue decreased by 2% and 3%, respectively, this quarter as a result of continued competitive promotional activity and declines in our Home Phone and Satellite subscriber bases.

Media revenue increased by 7% this quarter as a result of higher sports-related revenue, primarily at the Toronto Blue Jays, partially offset by lower Today's Shopping Choice revenue.

Adjusted EBITDA and margins
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA increased 6% this quarter, and our adjusted EBITDA margin increased by 230 basis points, as a result of full realization of our synergy program associated with the Shaw Transaction over the course of the 12 months following its closing in addition to ongoing cost efficiencies.

Wireless adjusted EBITDA increased by 6%, primarily due to the flow-through impact of higher revenue as discussed above in conjunction with lower costs. This gave rise to an adjusted EBITDA margin of 65.2%.

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Cable adjusted EBITDA increased by 9% due to the aforementioned synergy program and ongoing cost efficiencies. This gave rise to an adjusted EBITDA margin of 56.8%.

Media adjusted EBITDA decreased by $4 million this quarter, primarily due to higher Toronto Blue Jays expenses, including players payroll and game day-related costs.

Net income and adjusted net income
Net income increased by $285 million, or 261%, and adjusted net income increased by 15% this quarter, primarily as a result of higher adjusted EBITDA, partially offset by higher income tax expense. Net income was also higher due to lower restructuring, acquisition and other costs this year relative to the significant Shaw Transaction closing-related fees incurred in the second quarter of 2023.

Cash flow and available liquidity
This quarter, we generated cash provided by operating activities of $1,472 million (2023 - $1,635 million). The decrease is primarily a result of a greater investment in net operating assets and liabilities, partially offset by higher adjusted EBITDA. We generated free cash flow of $666 million (2023 - $476 million), up 40% as a result of higher adjusted EBITDA, lower capital expenditures, and lower interest on long-term debt.

As at June 30, 2024, we had $4.3 billion of available liquidity2 (December 31, 2023 - $5.9 billion), consisting of $0.45 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $3.85 billion available under our bank and other credit facilities.

Our debt leverage ratio2 as at June 30, 2024 was 4.7 (December 31, 2023 - 5.0, or 4.7 on an as adjusted basis to include trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA of a combined Rogers and Shaw as if the Shaw Transaction had closed on January 1, 2023).

We also returned $266 million in dividends to shareholders this quarter and we declared a $0.50 per share dividend on July 23, 2024.

2    Available liquidity and debt leverage ratio are capital management measures. Pro forma debt leverage ratio is a non-GAAP ratio. Pro forma trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and is a component of pro forma debt leverage ratio. See "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" in our Q2 2024 MD&A for more information about these measures, available at www.sedarplus.ca. These are not standardized financial measures under IFRS and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other companies. See "Financial Condition" in our Q2 2024 MD&A for a reconciliation of available liquidity.
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About this Earnings Release

This earnings release contains important information about our business and our performance for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, as well as forward-looking information (see "About Forward-Looking Information") about future periods. This earnings release should be read in conjunction with our Second Quarter 2024 Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Second Quarter 2024 Interim Financial Statements) and notes thereto, which have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB); our Second Quarter 2024 MD&A; our 2023 Annual MD&A; our 2023 Annual Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the IASB; and our other recent filings with Canadian and US securities regulatory authorities, including our Annual Information Form, which are available on SEDAR+ at sedarplus.ca or EDGAR at sec.gov, respectively.

For more information about Rogers, including product and service offerings, competitive market and industry trends, our overarching strategy, key performance drivers, and objectives, see "Understanding Our Business", "Our Strategy, Key Performance Drivers, and Strategic Highlights", and "Capability to Deliver Results" in our 2023 Annual MD&A. References in this earnings release to the Shaw Transaction are to our acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. (Shaw) on April 3, 2023. For additional details regarding the Shaw Transaction, see "Shaw Transaction" in our 2023 Annual MD&A and our 2023 Annual Audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

We, us, our, Rogers, Rogers Communications, and the Company refer to Rogers Communications Inc. and its subsidiaries. RCI refers to the legal entity Rogers Communications Inc., not including its subsidiaries. Rogers also holds interests in various investments and ventures.

All dollar amounts in this earnings release are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated and are unaudited. All percentage changes are calculated using the rounded numbers as they appear in the tables. This earnings release is current as at July 23, 2024 and was approved by the Audit and Risk Committee of RCI's Board of Directors (the Board) on that date.

In this earnings release, this quarter, the quarter, or second quarter refer to the three months ended June 30, 2024, the first quarter refers to the three months ended March 31, 2024, and year to date refers to the six months ended June 30, 2024, unless the context indicates otherwise. All results commentary is compared to the equivalent period in 2023 or as at December 31, 2023, as applicable, unless otherwise indicated.

Trademarks in this earnings release are owned or used under licence by Rogers Communications Inc. or an affiliate. This earnings release may also include trademarks of other parties. The trademarks referred to in this earnings release may be listed without the ™ symbols. ©2024 Rogers Communications

Reportable segments
We report our results of operations in three reportable segments. Each segment and the nature of its business is as follows:
SegmentPrincipal activities
WirelessWireless telecommunications operations for Canadian consumers and businesses.
Cable
Cable telecommunications operations, including Internet, television and other video (Video), Satellite, telephony (Home Phone), and home monitoring services for Canadian consumers and businesses, and network connectivity through our fibre network and data centre assets to support a range of voice, data, networking, hosting, and cloud-based services for the business, public sector, and carrier wholesale markets.
MediaA diversified portfolio of media properties, including sports media and entertainment, television and radio broadcasting, specialty channels, multi-platform shopping, and digital media.

Wireless and Cable are operated by our wholly owned subsidiary, Rogers Communications Canada Inc. (RCCI), and certain other wholly owned subsidiaries. Media is operated by our wholly owned subsidiary, Rogers Media Inc., and its subsidiaries.

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Summary of Consolidated Financial Results
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars, except margins and per share amounts)20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
 
Revenue
Wireless2,466 2,424 4,994 4,770 
Cable1,964 2,013 (2)3,923 3,030 29 
Media736 686 1,215 1,191 
Corporate items and intercompany eliminations(73)(77)(5)(138)(110)25 
Revenue5,093 5,046 9,994 8,881 13 
Total service revenue 1
4,599 4,534 8,956 7,848 14 
Adjusted EBITDA
Wireless1,296 1,222 2,580 2,401 
Cable1,116 1,026 2,216 1,583 40 
Media (100)(103)(34)n/m
Corporate items and intercompany eliminations(87)(62)40 (154)(109)41 
Adjusted EBITDA
2,325 2,190 4,539 3,841 18 
Adjusted EBITDA margin 2
45.7 %43.4 %2.3  pts45.4 %43.2 %2.2  pts
Net income394 109 n/m650 620 
Basic earnings per share$0.74 $0.21 n/m$1.22 $1.20 
Diluted earnings per share$0.73 $0.20 n/m$1.20 $1.19 
Adjusted net income 2
623 544 15 1,163 1,097 
Adjusted basic earnings per share 2
$1.17 $1.03 14 $2.19 $2.12 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share
$1.16 $1.02 14 $2.16 $2.11 
Capital expenditures999 1,079 (7)2,057 1,971 
Cash provided by operating activities1,472 1,635 (10)2,652 2,088 27 
Free cash flow666 476 40 1,252 846 48 
1    As defined. See "Key Performance Indicators".
2    Adjusted EBITDA margin is a supplementary financial measure. Adjusted basic earnings per share is a non-GAAP ratio. Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP financial measure and is a component of adjusted basic earnings per share. These are not standardized financial measures under IFRS and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other companies. See "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" in our Q2 2024 MD&A for more information about each of these measures, available at www.sedarplus.ca.

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Results of our Reportable Segments

WIRELESS

Wireless Financial Results
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars, except margins)20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
Revenue
Service revenue1,988 1,920 3,984 3,756 
Equipment revenue478 504 (5)1,010 1,014 — 
Revenue2,466 2,424 4,994 4,770 
Operating costs
Cost of equipment492 501 (2)1,031 1,009 
Other operating costs
678 701 (3)1,383 1,360 
Operating costs
1,170 1,202 (3)2,414 2,369 
Adjusted EBITDA1,296 1,222 2,580 2,401 
Adjusted EBITDA margin 1
65.2 %63.6 %1.6  pts64.8 %63.9 %0.9  pts
Capital expenditures396 458 (14)800 910 (12)
1    Calculated using service revenue.

Wireless Subscriber Results 1
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In thousands, except churn and mobile phone ARPU)20242023Chg20242023Chg
Postpaid mobile phone 2
Gross additions451 430 21 894 748 146 
Net additions112 170 (58)210 265 (55)
Total postpaid mobile phone subscribers 3
10,598 10,107 491 10,598 10,107 491 
Churn (monthly)1.07 %0.87 %0.20  pts1.09 %0.83 %0.26  pts
Prepaid mobile phone 4
Gross additions148 231 (83)232 448 (216)
Net additions (losses)50 (5)55 13 (13)26 
Total prepaid mobile phone subscribers 3
1,068 1,242 (174)1,068 1,242 (174)
Churn (monthly)3.20 %6.33 %(3.13  pts)3.55 %6.14 %(2.59  pts)
Mobile phone ARPU (monthly) 5
$57.24 $56.79 $0.45 $57.64 $57.17 $0.47 
1    Subscriber counts and subscriber churn are key performance indicators. See "Key Performance Indicators".
2    Effective January 1, 2024, and on a prospective basis, we adjusted our postpaid mobile phone subscriber base to remove 110,000 Cityfone subscribers as we stopped selling new plans for this service as of that date. Given this, we believe this adjustment more meaningfully reflects the underlying organic subscriber performance of our postpaid mobile phone business.
3    As at end of period.
4    Effective January 1, 2024, and on a prospective basis, we adjusted our prepaid mobile phone subscriber base to remove 56,000 Fido prepaid subscribers as we stopped selling new plans for this service as of that date. Given this, we believe this adjustment more meaningfully reflects the underlying organic subscriber performance of our prepaid mobile phone business.
5    Mobile phone ARPU is a supplementary financial measure. See "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" in our Q2 2024 MD&A for more information about this measure, available at www.sedarplus.ca.

Service revenue
The 4% increase in service revenue this quarter and 6% increase year to date were primarily a result of the cumulative impact of growth in our mobile phone subscriber base over the past year. The year to date increase was also affected by the impact of the Shaw Mobile subscribers acquired through the Shaw Transaction in April 2023.

The increases in mobile phone ARPU this quarter and year to date were primarily associated with the changes in subscribers. We continue to see robust growth in net additions on our premium Rogers brand.

The continued significant postpaid gross and net additions this quarter and year to date were a result of sales execution in a growing Canadian market.
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Equipment revenue
The 5% decrease in equipment revenue this quarter and marginal decrease year to date were primarily as a result of:
fewer device upgrades by existing customers; partially offset by
an increase in new subscribers purchasing devices; and
a continued shift in the product mix towards higher-value devices.

Operating costs
Cost of equipment
The 2% decrease in the cost of equipment this quarter and 2% increase year to date were a result of the equipment revenue changes discussed above.

Other operating costs
The 3% decrease in other operating costs this quarter was primarily a result of:
lower costs associated with productivity and efficiency initiatives; partially offset by
higher costs associated with our expanded network.

The 2% increase year to date was impacted by higher costs associated with our expanded network.

Adjusted EBITDA
The 6% increase in adjusted EBITDA this quarter and 7% increase year to date were a result of the revenue and expense changes discussed above.

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CABLE

Cable Financial Results
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars, except margins)20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
Revenue
Service revenue1,948 2,005 (3)3,895 3,011 29 
Equipment revenue16 100 28 19 47 
Revenue1,964 2,013 (2)3,923 3,030 29 
Operating costs
848 987 (14)1,707 1,447 18 
Adjusted EBITDA1,116 1,026 2,216 1,583 40 
Adjusted EBITDA margin56.8 %51.0 %5.8  pts56.5 %52.2 %4.3  pts
Capital expenditures509 538 (5)989 857 15 

Cable Subscriber Results 1
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In thousands, except ARPA and penetration)20242023Chg20242023Chg
Homes passed 2
10,061 9,815 246 10,061 9,815 246 
Customer relationships
Net additions13 20 14 
Total customer relationships 2
4,656 4,787 (131)4,656 4,787 (131)
ARPA (monthly) 3
$139.62 $139.68 ($0.06)$139.87 $142.18 ($2.31)
Penetration 2
46.3 %48.8 %(2.5  pts)46.3 %48.8 %(2.5  pts)
Retail Internet
Net additions26 25 52 39 13 
Total retail Internet subscribers 2
4,214 4,284 (70)4,214 4,284 (70)
Video
Net (losses) additions(33)12 (45)(60)(64)
Total Video subscribers 2
2,691 2,732 (41)2,691 2,732 (41)
Home Monitoring
Net additions (losses)13 (4)17 12 (9)21 
Total Home Monitoring subscribers 2
101 92 101 92 
Home Phone
Net losses(31)(29)(2)(66)(42)(24)
Total Home Phone subscribers 2
1,563 1,684 (121)1,563 1,684 (121)
1    Subscriber results are key performance indicators. See "Key Performance Indicators".
2    As at end of period.
3    ARPA is a supplementary financial measure. See "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" in our Q2 2024 MD&A for more information about this measure, available at www.sedarplus.ca.

Service revenue
The 3% decrease in service revenue this quarter was a result of:
continued competitive promotional activity; and
declines in our Home Phone and Satellite subscriber bases.

The 29% increase in service revenue year to date was primarily a result of the completion of the Shaw Transaction in April 2023, which contributed an incremental approximately $1 billion in the first quarter, partially offset by the factors discussed above.

The lower ARPA this year was primarily a result of competitive promotional activity.

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Operating costs
The 14% decrease in operating costs this quarter and 18% increase year to date were a result of the full realization of our synergy targets associated with the Shaw Transaction over the course of the year following closing, and ongoing cost efficiency initiatives. The year to date increase was also impacted by the completion of the Shaw Transaction in April 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA
The 9% increase in adjusted EBITDA this quarter and 40% increase year to date were a result of the service revenue and expense changes discussed above.

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Second Quarter 2024


MEDIA

Media Financial Results
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars, except margins)20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
Revenue736 686 1,215 1,191 
Operating costs
736 682 1,318 1,225 
Adjusted EBITDA (100)(103)(34)n/m
Adjusted EBITDA margin %0.6 %(0.6  pts)(8.5)%(2.9)%(5.6  pts)
Capital expenditures48 43 12 168 104 62 

Revenue
The 7% increase in revenue this quarter and 2% increase year to date were a result of:
higher sports-related revenue, primarily at the Toronto Blue Jays; partially offset by
lower Today's Shopping Choice revenue.

Operating costs
The 8% increases in operating costs this quarter and year to date were a result of:
higher Toronto Blue Jays expenses, including players payroll and game day-related costs; partially offset by
lower Today's Shopping Choice costs in line with lower revenue.

Adjusted EBITDA
The decreases in adjusted EBITDA this quarter and year to date were a result of the revenue and expense changes discussed above.

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Second Quarter 2024


CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars, except capital intensity)20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
Wireless396 458 (14)800 910 (12)
Cable509 538 (5)989 857 15 
Media48 43 12 168 104 62 
Corporate46 40 15 100 100 — 
Capital expenditures 1
999 1,079 (7)2,057 1,971 
Capital intensity 2
19.6 %21.4 %(1.8  pts)20.6 %22.2 %(1.6  pts)
1    Includes additions to property, plant and equipment net of proceeds on disposition, but does not include expenditures for spectrum licences, additions to right-of-use assets, or assets acquired through business combinations.
2    Capital intensity is a supplementary financial measure. See "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" in our Q2 2024 MD&A for more information about this measure, available at www.sedarplus.ca.

One of our objectives is to build the biggest and best networks in the country. As we continually work towards this, we once again plan to spend more on our wireless and wireline networks this year than we have in the past several years. We continue to roll out our 5G network (the largest 5G network in Canada as at June 30, 2024) across the country, as we work toward our commitment to expand coverage across Western Canada. We also continue to invest in fibre deployments, including fibre-to-the-home (FTTH), in our cable network and we are expanding our network footprint to reach more homes and businesses, including in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.

These investments will strengthen network resilience and stability and will help us bridge the digital divide by expanding our network further into rural and underserved areas through participation in various programs and projects.

Wireless
The decreases in capital expenditures in Wireless this quarter and year to date were due to the timing of investments. We continue to make investments in our network development and 5G deployment to expand our wireless network. The ongoing deployment of 3500 MHz spectrum and the commencement of 3800 MHz spectrum deployment continue to augment the capacity and resilience of our earlier 5G deployments in the 600 MHz spectrum band.

Cable
The decrease in capital expenditures in Cable this quarter was due to timing of investments. The increase in capital expenditures year to date reflect our acquisition of Shaw. We continue to make investments in our infrastructure, including additional fibre deployments to increase our FTTH distribution. These investments incorporate the latest technologies to help deliver more bandwidth and an enhanced customer experience as we progress in our connected home roadmap, including service footprint expansion and upgrades to our DOCSIS 3.1 platform to evolve to DOCSIS 4.0, offering increased network resilience, stability, and faster download speeds over time.

Media
The increases in capital expenditures in Media this quarter and year to date were primarily a result of higher Toronto Blue Jays stadium infrastructure-related expenditures associated with the second phase of the Rogers Centre modernization project.

Capital intensity
Capital intensity decreased this quarter and year to date as a result of the revenue and capital expenditure changes discussed above.

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Second Quarter 2024


Review of Consolidated Performance

This section discusses our consolidated net income and other income and expenses that do not form part of the segment discussions above.
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
Adjusted EBITDA2,325 2,190 4,539 3,841 18 
Deduct (add):
Depreciation and amortization1,136 1,158 (2)2,285 1,789 28 
Restructuring, acquisition and other90 331 (73)232 386 (40)
Finance costs576 583 (1)1,156 879 32 
Other (income) expense(5)(18)(72)3 (45)n/m
Income tax expense134 27 n/m213 212 — 
Net income394 109 n/m650 620 

Depreciation and amortization
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment902 911 (1)1,808 1,468 23 
Depreciation of right-of-use assets97 104 (7)207 172 20 
Amortization137 143 (4)270 149 81 
Total depreciation and amortization1,136 1,158 (2)2,285 1,789 28 

The year to date increase in depreciation and amortization was primarily a result of the assets acquired through the Shaw Transaction.

Restructuring, acquisition and other
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)2024202320242023
Restructuring and other66 143 178 165 
Shaw Transaction-related costs24 188 54 221 
Total restructuring, acquisition and other90 331 232 386 

The Shaw Transaction-related costs in 2023 and 2024 consisted of incremental costs supporting acquisition (in 2023) and integration activities (in 2023 and 2024) related to the Shaw Transaction. In the second quarter of 2023, these costs primarily reflected closing-related fees, the Shaw Transaction-related employee retention program, and the cost of the tangible benefits package related to the broadcasting portion of the Shaw Transaction.

The restructuring and other costs in 2023 and 2024 were primarily severance and other departure-related costs associated with the targeted restructuring of our employee base, which also included costs associated with voluntary departure programs in 2024. These costs also included costs related to real estate rationalization programs.

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Finance costs
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
Total interest on borrowings 1
512 522 (2)1,020 915 11 
Interest earned on restricted cash and cash equivalents (3)(100) (149)(100)
Interest on borrowings, net512 519 (1)1,020 766 33 
Interest on lease liabilities34 27 26 69 50 38 
Interest on post-employment benefits
 (5)(100)(2)(7)(71)
Loss (gain) on foreign exchange30 (141)n/m139 (127)n/m
Change in fair value of derivative instruments(24)144 n/m(122)133 n/m
Capitalized interest(10)(9)11 (22)(17)29 
Deferred transaction costs and other34 48 (29)74 81 (9)
Total finance costs576 583 (1)1,156 879 32 
1    Interest on borrowings includes interest on short-term borrowings and on long-term debt.

Interest on borrowings, net
The 33% increase in net interest on borrowings year to date was primarily a result of:
a reduction in interest earned on restricted cash and cash equivalents, as we used these funds to partially fund the Shaw Transaction on April 3, 2023; and
interest expense associated with the long-term debt assumed through the Shaw Transaction; partially offset by
the repayment at maturity of senior notes in March 2023, October 2023, November 2023, January 2024, and March 2024 at different underlying interest rates; and
lower interest expense associated with refinancing a significant portion of the borrowings under our term loan facility with senior notes issued in September 2023 and February 2024.

Income tax expense
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars, except tax rates)2024202320242023
Statutory income tax rate26.2 %26.2 %26.2 %26.2 %
Income before income tax expense528 136 863 832 
Computed income tax expense138 36 226 218 
Increase (decrease) in income tax expense resulting from:
Non-(taxable) deductible stock-based compensation(4)(3)(10)
Non-deductible (taxable) portion of equity losses (income)1 — 1 (4)
Non-taxable income from security investments (3) (6)
Revaluation of deferred tax balances due to rate change (3) (3)
Other items(1)— (4)
Total income tax expense134 27 213 212 
Effective income tax rate25.4 %19.9 %24.7 %25.5 %
Cash income taxes paid158 125 232 275 

Cash income taxes paid increased this quarter and decreased year to date due to the timing of installment payments.

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Second Quarter 2024


Net income
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars, except per share amounts)20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
Net income394 109 n/m650 620 
Basic earnings per share$0.74 $0.21 n/m$1.22 $1.20 
Diluted earnings per share$0.73 $0.20 n/m$1.20 $1.19 

Adjusted net income
We calculate adjusted net income from adjusted EBITDA as follows:
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars, except per share amounts)20242023% Chg20242023% Chg
Adjusted EBITDA2,325 2,190 4,539 3,841 18 
Deduct:
Depreciation and amortization 1
916 906 1,823 1,537 19 
Finance costs 576 583 (1)1,156 879 32 
Other income (expense)(5)(18)(72)3 (45)n/m
Income tax expense 2
215 175 23 394 373 
Adjusted net income 1
623 544 15 1,163 1,097 
Adjusted basic earnings per share$1.17 $1.03 14 $2.19 $2.12 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share$1.16 $1.02 14 $2.16 $2.11 
1    Our calculation of adjusted net income excludes depreciation and amortization on the fair value increment recognized on acquisition of Shaw Transaction-related property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. For purposes of calculating adjusted net income, we believe the magnitude of this depreciation and amortization, which was significantly affected by the size of the Shaw Transaction, may have no correlation to our current and ongoing operating results and affects comparability between certain periods. Depreciation and amortization excludes depreciation and amortization on Shaw Transaction-related property, plant and equipment and intangible assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 of $220 million and $462 million (2023 - $252 million and $252 million). Adjusted net income includes depreciation and amortization on the acquired Shaw property, plant and equipment and intangible assets based on Shaw's historical cost and depreciation policies.
2    Income tax expense excludes recoveries of $81 million and $181 million (2023 - recoveries of $148 million and $161 million) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 related to the income tax impact for adjusted items.
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Second Quarter 2024


Key Performance Indicators

We measure the success of our strategy using a number of key performance indicators that are defined and discussed in our 2023 Annual MD&A and this earnings release. We believe these key performance indicators allow us to appropriately measure our performance against our operating strategy and against the results of our peers and competitors. The following key performance indicators, some of which are supplementary financial measures (see "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures"), are not measurements in accordance with IFRS. They include:
subscriber counts;
Wireless;
Cable; and
homes passed (Cable);
Wireless subscriber churn (churn);
Wireless mobile phone average revenue per user
(ARPU);
Cable average revenue per account (ARPA);
Cable customer relationships;
Cable market penetration (penetration);
capital intensity; and
total service revenue.



Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures

Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)2024202320242023
Net income394 109 650 620 
Add:
Income tax expense134 27 213 212 
Finance costs576 583 1,156 879 
Depreciation and amortization1,136 1,158 2,285 1,789 
EBITDA2,240 1,877 4,304 3,500 
Add (deduct):
Other (income) expense(5)(18)3 (45)
Restructuring, acquisition and other90 331 232 386 
Adjusted EBITDA2,325 2,190 4,539 3,841 

Reconciliation of pro forma trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA
  As at December 31
(In millions of dollars)2023
Trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA - 12 months ended December 31, 2023
8,581 
Add (deduct):
Acquired Shaw business adjusted EBITDA - January 2023 to March 2023514 
Pro forma trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA
9,095 

Reconciliation of adjusted net income
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)2024202320242023
Net income
394 109 650 620 
Add (deduct):
Restructuring, acquisition and other90 331 232 386 
Depreciation and amortization on fair value increment of Shaw Transaction-related assets220 252 462 252 
Income tax impact of above items(81)(148)(181)(161)
Adjusted net income623 544 1,163 1,097 
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Reconciliation of free cash flow
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
(In millions of dollars)2024202320242023
Cash provided by operating activities1,472 1,635 2,652 2,088 
Add (deduct):
Capital expenditures(999)(1,079)(2,057)(1,971)
Interest on borrowings, net and capitalized interest(502)(510)(998)(749)
Interest paid, net474 489 1,029 812 
Restructuring, acquisition and other90 331 232 386 
Program rights amortization(23)(26)(39)(44)
Change in net operating assets and liabilities120 (261)409 443 
Other adjustments 1
34 (103)24 (119)
Free cash flow666 476 1,252 846 
1    Consists of post-employment benefit contributions, net of expense, cash flows relating to other operating activities, and other investment income from our financial statements.

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Rogers Communications Inc.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts, unaudited)
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
  2024202320242023
Revenue5,093 5,046 9,994 8,881 
Operating expenses:
Operating costs2,768 2,856 5,455 5,040 
Depreciation and amortization1,136 1,158 2,285 1,789 
Restructuring, acquisition and other90 331 232 386 
Finance costs576 583 1,156 879 
Other (income) expense(5)(18)3 (45)
Income before income tax expense528 136 863 832 
Income tax expense134 27 213 212 
Net income for the period394 109 650 620 
Earnings per share:
Basic$0.74$0.21$1.22$1.20
Diluted$0.73$0.20$1.20$1.19

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Rogers Communications Inc.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(In millions of Canadian dollars, unaudited)
As at
June 30
As at
December 31
  20242023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents451 800 
Accounts receivable4,853 4,996 
Inventories512 456 
Current portion of contract assets185 163 
Other current assets849 1,202 
Current portion of derivative instruments105 80 
Assets held for sale137 137 
Total current assets7,092 7,834 
Property, plant and equipment24,691 24,332 
Intangible assets18,098 17,896 
Investments605 598 
Derivative instruments821 571 
Financing receivables1,006 1,101 
Other long-term assets725 670 
Goodwill16,280 16,280 
Total assets69,318 69,282 
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings3,039 1,750 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities3,631 4,221 
Other current liabilities358 434 
Contract liabilities749 773 
Current portion of long-term debt2,619 1,100 
Current portion of lease liabilities560 504 
Total current liabilities10,956 8,782 
Provisions62 54 
Long-term debt37,966 39,755 
Lease liabilities2,159 2,089 
Other long-term liabilities1,361 1,783 
Deferred tax liabilities6,197 6,379 
Total liabilities58,701 58,842 
Shareholders' equity10,617 10,440 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity69,318 69,282 

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Rogers Communications Inc.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions of Canadian dollars, unaudited)
  Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
  2024202320242023
Operating activities:
Net income for the period
394 109 650 620 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization1,136 1,158 2,285 1,789 
Program rights amortization23 26 39 44 
Finance costs576 583 1,156 879 
Income tax expense134 27 213 212 
Post-employment benefits contributions, net of expense20 35 
Income from associates and joint ventures (6)(1)(20)
Other(59)85 (55)90 
Cash provided by operating activities before changes in net operating assets and liabilities, income taxes paid, and interest paid2,224 1,988 4,322 3,618 
Change in net operating assets and liabilities(120)261 (409)(443)
Income taxes paid(158)(125)(232)(275)
Interest paid(474)(489)(1,029)(812)
Cash provided by operating activities1,472 1,635 2,652 2,088 
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures(999)(1,079)(2,057)(1,971)
Additions to program rights(10)(12)(23)(37)
Changes in non-cash working capital related to capital expenditures and intangible assets(48)39 (29)
Acquisitions and other strategic transactions, net of cash acquired(380)(17,001)(475)(17,001)
Other(1)12 12 
Cash used in investing activities(1,438)(18,080)(2,504)(19,026)
Financing activities:
Net (repayment of) proceeds received from short-term borrowings(43)(1,931)1,261 (589)
Net (repayment) issuance of long-term debt(18)5,788 (1,126)5,400 
Net proceeds (payments) on settlement of debt derivatives and forward contracts24 (106)22 121 
Transaction costs incurred(4)(1)(46)(265)
Principal payments of lease liabilities(119)(84)(231)(165)
Dividends paid(182)(252)(372)(505)
Other(5)— (5)— 
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities(347)3,414 (497)3,997 
Change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents(313)(13,031)(349)(12,941)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period764 13,390 800 13,300 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period451 359 451 359 

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About Forward-Looking Information

This earnings release includes "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking information"), and assumptions about, among other things, our business, operations, and financial performance and condition approved by our management on the date of this earnings release. This forward-looking information and these assumptions include, but are not limited to, statements about our objectives and strategies to achieve those objectives, and about our beliefs, plans, expectations, anticipations, estimates, or intentions.

Forward-looking information
typically includes words like could, expect, may, anticipate, assume, believe, intend, estimate, plan, project, guidance, outlook, target, and similar expressions;
includes conclusions, forecasts, and projections that are based on our current objectives and strategies and on estimates, expectations, assumptions, and other factors that we believe to have been reasonable at the time they were applied but may prove to be incorrect; and
was approved by our management on the date of this earnings release.

Our forward-looking information includes forecasts and projections related to the following items, among others:
revenue;
total service revenue;
adjusted EBITDA;
capital expenditures;
cash income tax payments;
free cash flow;
dividend payments;
the growth of new products and services;
expected growth in subscribers and the services to which they subscribe;
the cost of acquiring and retaining subscribers and deployment of new services;
continued cost reductions and efficiency improvements;
our debt leverage ratio;
the benefits expected to result from the Shaw Transaction, including corporate, operational, scale, and other synergies, and their anticipated timing; and
all other statements that are not historical facts.

Our conclusions, forecasts, and projections are based on a number of estimates, expectations, assumptions, and other factors, including, among others:
general economic and industry conditions, including the effects of inflation;
currency exchange rates and interest rates;
product pricing levels and competitive intensity;
subscriber growth;
pricing, usage, and churn rates;
changes in government regulation;
technology and network deployment;
availability of devices;
timing of new product launches;
content and equipment costs;
the integration of acquisitions; and
industry structure and stability.

Except as otherwise indicated, this earnings release and our forward-looking information do not reflect the potential impact of any non-recurring or other special items or of any dispositions, monetizations, mergers, acquisitions, other business combinations, or other transactions that may be considered or announced or may occur after the date on which the statement containing the forward-looking information is made.

Risks and uncertainties
Actual events and results can be substantially different from what is expressed or implied by forward-looking information as a result of risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond our control, including, but not limited to:
regulatory changes;
technological changes;
economic, geopolitical, and other conditions affecting commercial activity;
unanticipated changes in content or equipment costs;
changing conditions in the entertainment, information, and communications industries;
sports-related work stoppages or cancellations and labour disputes;
the integration of acquisitions;
litigation and tax matters;
the level of competitive intensity;
the emergence of new opportunities;
external threats, such as epidemics, pandemics, and other public health crises, natural disasters, the effects of climate change, or cyberattacks, among others;
anticipated asset sales may not be achieved within the expected timeframes or at all for proceeds in the amount or type expected;
new interpretations and new accounting standards from accounting standards bodies; and
the other risks outlined in "Risks and Uncertainties Affecting our Business" in our 2023 Annual MD&A.

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These factors can also affect our objectives, strategies, and intentions. Many of these factors are beyond our control or our current expectations or knowledge. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties, or other factors materialize, our objectives, strategies, or intentions change, or any other factors or assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, our actual results and our plans could vary significantly from what we currently foresee.

Accordingly, we warn investors to exercise caution when considering statements containing forward-looking information and caution them that it would be unreasonable to rely on such statements as creating legal rights regarding our future results or plans. We are under no obligation (and we expressly disclaim any such obligation) to update or alter any statements containing forward-looking information or the factors or assumptions underlying them, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. All of the forward-looking information in this earnings release is qualified by the cautionary statements herein.

Before making an investment decision
Before making any investment decisions and for a detailed discussion of the risks, uncertainties, and environment associated with our business, its operations, and its financial performance and condition, fully review the sections in our 2023 Annual MD&A entitled "Regulation in our Industry" and "Risk Management", as well as our various other filings with Canadian and US securities regulators, which can be found at sedarplus.ca and sec.gov, respectively. Information on or connected to sedarplus.ca, sec.gov, our website, or any other website referenced in this document is not part of or incorporated into this earnings release.

About Rogers

Rogers is Canada's communications and entertainment company and its shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI).

Investment community contactMedia contact
Paul CarpinoSarah Schmidt
647.435.6470647.643.6397
paul.carpino@rci.rogers.comsarah.schmidt@rci.rogers.com

Quarterly Investment Community Teleconference

Our second quarter 2024 results teleconference with the investment community will be held on:
July 24, 2024
8:00 a.m. Eastern Time
webcast available at investors.rogers.com
media are welcome to participate on a listen-only basis

A rebroadcast will be available at investors.rogers.com for at least two weeks following the teleconference. Additionally, investors should note that from time to time, Rogers' management presents at brokerage-sponsored investor conferences. Most often, but not always, these conferences are webcast by the hosting brokerage firm, and when they are webcast, links are made available on Rogers' website at investors.rogers.com.

For More Information

You can find more information relating to us on our website (investors.rogers.com), on SEDAR+ (sedarplus.ca), and on EDGAR (sec.gov), or you can e-mail us at investor.relations@rci.rogers.com. Information on or connected to these and any other websites referenced in this earnings release is not part of, or incorporated into, this earnings release.

You can also go to investors.rogers.com for information about our governance practices, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting, a glossary of communications and media industry terms, and additional information about our business.

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