Subscriber Acquisition Costs definition

Subscriber Acquisition Costs means for any period all sales and marketing expenses, including without limitation, all direct and indirect sales person compensation and benefits, commissions, customer activation expenses, advertising and promotion expenses and net equipment expenses (i.e., calculated as the sum of the cost and related handling fees of handsets sold and less revenue received from handsets sold in connection with acquiring new Subscribers), but exclusive of fees paid to Sprint Spectrum L.P. and its Affiliates.
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Subscriber Acquisition Costs for any period, those marketing and selling expenses and capitalized costs incurred in the generation of Subscribers during such period, including, but not limited to, sales commissions, advertising and promotional expenses, rebates on equipment and other equipment subsidies.
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Subscriber Acquisition Costs means, for any period, the subscriber acquisition costs paid by the Borrower during such period consisting of (a) incremental sales compensation, (b) fringe benefits, and (c) sales referral fees paid to third parties in the ordinary course of business of the Borrower and deferred in accordance with SFAS 91.
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Examples of Subscriber Acquisition Costs in a sentence

  • Pegasus Satellite Development Corporation, a Delaware corporation wholly owned by PSTH and formed for the sole purpose of reimbursing the DBS Subsidiaries for Subscriber Acquisition Costs.

  • Under the Urgent Issues Group (UIG) Interpretation 1042 Subscriber Acquisition Costs in the Telecommunications Industry, the cost of telephones provided to customers do not meet the prescriptive definition of customer acquisition costs that must be capitalised.

  • AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers replaces the existing revenue recognition standards AASB 111 Construction Contracts, AASB 118 Revenue and related Interpretations (Interpretation 13 Customer Loyalty Programmes, Interpretation 15 Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate, Interpretation 18 Transfers of Assets from Customers, Interpretation 131 Revenue-Barter Transactions Involving Advertising Services and Interpretation 1042 Subscriber Acquisition Costs in the Telecommunications Industry).

  • Under previous AGAAP and UIG Abstract 42 Subscriber Acquisition Costs in the Telecommunications Industry, the cost of telephones provided to customers was recognised as a customer acquisition cost and the amortisation of the customer acquisition cost asset was over the period during which the future economic benefits are expected to be obtained.

  • For any period, Capital Expenditures incurred by the Companies during such period, excluding any portion of Subscriber Acquisition Costs which would otherwise be capitalized in accordance with GAAP.

  • For any period, Subscriber Acquisition Costs divided by Gross Subscriber Additions.

  • In our financial statements, most of our Subscriber Acquisition Costs are captured in the marketing section.

  • Net Subscriber Acquisition Costs per New SubscriberNet subscriber acquisition costs per New Subscriber is the net cash cost to create new smart home and security subscribers during a given 12 month period divided by New Subscribers for that period.

  • OEM Promotional and Partnership Subscribers are not included in our reporting of Subscription Revenue, ARPU, Cost per Gross Addition, Subscriber Acquisition Costs and SAC.

  • Costs to obtain contracts with customers (Subscriber Acquisition Costs “SAC”) additions, in the nine-month period ended 30 September 2023, were in amount of EUR 49,545 (30 September 2022: EUR 43,705); SAC represents third party costs for acquiring and connecting customers of the Group.


More Definitions of Subscriber Acquisition Costs

Subscriber Acquisition Costs means the costs of the Company and its Subsidiaries to acquire new consumer subscribers, as calculated by the Company in the preparation of its audited consolidated financial statements in accordance with Section 3.5;
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Subscriber Acquisition Costs means, at the time of measurement, the aggregate marketing, telemarketing and other acquisition costs associated with acquiring new Subscribers (including, any commissions paid to third parties) during the relevant fiscal quarter divided by the total number of new Subscribers added during such fiscal quarter." In addition, the definition of "OCF" in Article 9 of the Original Credit Agreement is hereby amended to add the following provision to the end thereof: "NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, (a) the following items deducted in the specified periods from the calculation of net income MAY BE ADDED-BACK in the calculation of OCF during the relevant periods: (1) $168.7 million goodwill write-offs in the last three fiscal quarters of 2001, and (2) $2.5 million restructuring charges associated with the Ft. Lauderdale facility (TTM at 12/31/01), and (3) $2.4 million unrealized losses on increases in fair value of contingent redemptions, and (4) $36.8 million cumulative effect of accounting changes for contingent redemptions (Implementation of EITF 00-19); AND
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Subscriber Acquisition Costs means for any period the remainder of (I) the sum of (a) the amount of all payroll expenses of Holdings and its Subsidiaries for such period in respect of employees or agents engaged primarily in sales and marketing, (b) the amount of all sales commissions paid by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries during such period to employees or agents for services and/or equipment sold, (c) the amount of all expenses paid by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries during such period for marketing and promotional activities conducted by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries to promote services and products, and (d) the excess, if any, of (i) the sum of (x) the amount equal to the Borrower's and its Subsidiaries' cost of equipment and products and (y) the amount equal to the Borrower's and its Subsidiaries' expenses incurred in generating installation revenue, minus (ii) the Borrower's and its Subsidiaries' equipment and installation revenue for such period minus (II) Subscriber Acquisition Costs relating to the MDU Business.
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Subscriber Acquisition Costs for any period, the aggregate costs incurred by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries for the generation of Subscribers during such period consisting of sales commissions, rebates on equipment (including chipsets), and equipment subsidies, determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP. For the avoidance of doubt, it is understood and agreed that "Subscriber Acquisition Costs" shall exclude the aggregate amount of marketing and selling expenses (including, without limitation, advertising and promotional expenses, revenue sharing and residual payments and expenses) incurred by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries for the generation of Subscribers during such period.
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Subscriber Acquisition Costs means, at the time of measurement, the aggregate marketing, telemarketing and other acquisition costs associated with acquiring new Subscribers (including, any commissions paid to third parties) during the relevant fiscal quarter divided by the total number of net new Subscribers (i.e., net of attrition) added during such fiscal quarter.
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Related to Subscriber Acquisition Costs

  • Acquisition Costs means all fees, costs, expenses, stamp, registration or transfer Taxes incurred by the Group in connection with the Acquisition.

  • Transaction Costs means all fees, costs and expenses incurred or payable by the Borrower or any Subsidiary in connection with the Transactions.

  • Wholesale acquisition cost means the same as that term is defined in 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1395w-3a.

  • Permitted Acquisition Consideration means in connection with any Permitted Acquisition, the aggregate amount (as valued at the Fair Market Value of such Permitted Acquisition at the time such Permitted Acquisition is made) of, without duplication: (a) the purchase consideration paid or payable in cash for such Permitted Acquisition, whether payable at or prior to the consummation of such Permitted Acquisition or deferred for payment at any future time, whether or not any such future payment is subject to the occurrence of any contingency, and including any and all payments representing the purchase price and any assumptions of Indebtedness and/or Guarantee Obligations, “earn-outs” and other agreements to make any payment the amount of which is, or the terms of payment of which are, in any respect subject to or contingent upon the revenues, income, cash flow or profits (or the like) of any Person or business and (b) the aggregate amount of Indebtedness incurred or assumed in connection with such Permitted Acquisition; provided, in each case, that any such future payment that is subject to a contingency shall be considered Permitted Acquisition Consideration only to the extent of the reserve, if any, required under GAAP (as determined at the time of the consummation of such Permitted Acquisition) to be established in respect thereof for the Borrower or its Restricted Subsidiaries.

  • Company Transaction Costs means all fees and expenses of the Company's investment banking, financial, legal, accounting and other advisers in connection with the Merger, this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, the negotiations related thereto, and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.

  • Acquisition Fees means the fee payable to the Advisor pursuant to Section 8.01 plus all other fees and commissions, excluding Acquisition Expenses, paid by any Person to any Person in connection with making or investing in any Property or other Permitted Investment or the purchase, development or construction of any Property by the Company. Included in the computation of such fees or commissions shall be any real estate commission, selection fee, Development Fee, Construction Fee, nonrecurring management fee, loan fees or points or any fee of a similar nature, however designated. Excluded shall be Development Fees and Construction Fees paid to Persons not Affiliated with the Advisor in connection with the actual development and construction of a Property.

  • Acquisition Cost means the cost to acquire a tangible capital asset including the purchase price of the asset and costs necessary to prepare the asset for use. Costs necessary to prepare the asset for use include the cost of placing the asset in location and bringing the asset to a condition necessary for normal or expected use.

  • Acquisition Fee means any and all fees and commissions, exclusive of Acquisition Expenses, paid by any Person to any other Person (including any fees or commissions paid by or to any Affiliate of the Company or the Advisor) in connection with making or investing in Mortgages or the purchase, development or construction of a Property, including real estate commissions, selection fees, Development Fees, Construction Fees, nonrecurring management fees, loan fees, points or any other fees of a similar nature. Excluded shall be Development Fees and Construction Fees paid to any Person not affiliated with the Sponsor in connection with the actual development and construction of a project.

  • Transaction Expenses means any fees or expenses incurred or paid by Holdings or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with the Transaction, this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.

  • Closing Transaction Expenses means the Transaction Expenses as set forth on the Closing Statement.

  • Land acquisition means the taking of or alienation of land, buildings or other assets thereon for purposes of the Project.

  • Business Acquisition means the acquisition of a company or any shares or securities or a business or undertaking (or, in each case, any interest in any of them) or the incorporation of a company.

  • Acquisition Consideration means the purchase consideration for any Permitted Acquisition and all other payments by Holdings or any of its Subsidiaries in exchange for, or as part of, or in connection with, any Permitted Acquisition, whether paid in cash or by exchange of Equity Interests or of properties or otherwise and whether payable at or prior to the consummation of such Permitted Acquisition or deferred for payment at any future time, whether or not any such future payment is subject to the occurrence of any contingency, and includes any and all payments representing the purchase price and any assumptions of Indebtedness, “earn-outs” and other agreements to make any payment the amount of which is, or the terms of payment of which are, in any respect subject to or contingent upon the revenues, income, cash flow or profits (or the like) of any person or business; provided that any such future payment that is subject to a contingency shall be considered Acquisition Consideration only to the extent of the reserve, if any, required under GAAP at the time of such sale to be established in respect thereof by Holdings or any of its Subsidiaries.

  • Acquisition Debt means any Indebtedness incurred by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries for the purpose of financing, in whole or in part, a Material Acquisition and any related transactions or series of related transactions (including for the purpose of refinancing or replacing all or a portion of any pre-existing Indebtedness of the Borrower, any of its Subsidiaries or the person(s) or assets to be acquired); provided that (a) the release of the proceeds of such Indebtedness to the Borrower and/or its Subsidiaries is contingent upon the consummation of such Material Acquisition and, pending such release, such proceeds are held in escrow (and, if the definitive agreement (or, in the case of a tender offer or similar transaction, the definitive offer document) for such acquisition is terminated prior to the consummation of such Material Acquisition or if such Material Acquisition is otherwise not consummated by the date specified in the definitive documentation relating to such Indebtedness, such proceeds shall be promptly applied to satisfy and discharge all obligations of the Borrower and/or its Subsidiaries in respect of such Indebtedness) or (b) such Indebtedness contains a “special mandatory redemption” provision (or other similar provision) or otherwise permits such Indebtedness to be redeemed or prepaid if such Material Acquisition is not consummated by the date specified in the definitive documentation relating to such Indebtedness (and if the definitive agreement (or, in the case of a tender offer or similar transaction, the definitive offer document) for such Material Acquisition is terminated in accordance with its terms prior to the consummation of such Material Acquisition or such Material Acquisition is otherwise not consummated by the date specified in the definitive documentation relating to such Indebtedness, such Indebtedness is so redeemed or prepaid within 90 days of such termination or such specified date, as the case may be).

  • Final Closing Working Capital has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(d).

  • Closing Date Acquisition shall have the meaning assigned to such term in the recitals hereto.

  • Final Closing Net Working Capital has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6(c).

  • Closing Date Working Capital has the meaning specified in Section 2.3(b).

  • Closing Debt means the aggregate principal amount of, and accrued interest on, all Debt of the Company as of the close of business on the day immediately preceding the Closing Date.

  • Permitted Acquisition Documents means with respect to any acquisition proposed by the Borrower or any Subsidiary Guarantor, final copies or substantially final drafts if not executed at the required time of delivery of the purchase agreement, sale agreement, merger agreement or other agreement evidencing such acquisition, including, without limitation, all legal opinions and each other document executed, delivered, contemplated by or prepared in connection therewith and any amendment, modification or supplement to any of the foregoing.

  • Closing Working Capital means: (a) the Current Assets of the Company, less (b) the Current Liabilities of the Company, determined as of the open of business on the Closing Date.

  • Permitted Acquisitions means any transaction or series of related transactions for the direct or indirect (a) acquisition of all or substantially all of the property of any Person, or of any business or division of any Person, (b) acquisition of all or substantially all the Equity Interests of any Person, and otherwise causing such Person to become a Subsidiary of such Person, (c) merger or consolidation or any other combination with any Person, or (d) any Permitted Restaurant Acquisition, if each of the following conditions is met:

  • Proposed Acquisition means the proposed acquisition by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of all or substantially all of the assets or Stock of any Proposed Acquisition Target, or the merger of any Proposed Acquisition Target with or into the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower (and, in the case of a merger with the Borrower, with the Borrower being the surviving corporation).

  • Financing Costs means for each calendar day the product of:

  • Cost of Acquisition means, with respect to any Acquisition, as at the date of entering into any agreement therefor, the sum of the following (without duplication): (a) the value of the Equity Interests of the Borrower or any Subsidiary to be transferred in connection with such Acquisition, (b) the amount of any cash and fair market value of other property (excluding property described in clause (a) and the unpaid principal amount of any debt instrument) given as consideration in connection with such Acquisition, (c) the amount (determined by using the face amount or the amount payable at maturity, whichever is greater) of any Indebtedness incurred, assumed or acquired by the Borrower or any Subsidiary in connection with such Acquisition, (d) all additional purchase price amounts in the form of earnouts and other contingent obligations that should be recorded on the financial statements of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries in accordance with GAAP in connection with such Acquisition, (e) all amounts paid in respect of covenants not to compete and consulting agreements that should be recorded on the financial statements of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries in accordance with GAAP, and other affiliated contracts in connection with such Acquisition, and (f) the aggregate fair market value of all other consideration given by the Borrower or any Subsidiary in connection with such Acquisition. For purposes of determining the Cost of Acquisition for any transaction, the Equity Interests of the Borrower shall be valued in accordance with GAAP.

  • Permitted Acquisition Indebtedness means Indebtedness (including Disqualified Stock) of the Company or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries to the extent such Indebtedness was Indebtedness: