EX-99.2 3 rci-09302023xexhibit992.htm EX-99.2 Document

Exhibit 99.2
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Rogers Communications Inc.



INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

















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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 September 30Nine months ended September 30
  Note2023202220232022
Revenue5,092 3,743 13,973 11,230 
Operating expenses:
Operating costs72,681 2,160 7,721 6,516 
Depreciation and amortization1,160 644 2,949 1,928 
Restructuring, acquisition and other8213 85 599 252 
Finance costs9600 331 1,479 946 
Other expense (income)10426 19 381 (5)
Income before income tax expense12 504 844 1,593 
Income tax expense 111 133 323 421 
Net (loss) income for the period (99)371 521 1,172 
(Loss) earnings per share:
Basic11($0.19)$0.73$1.00$2.32
Diluted11($0.20)$0.71$0.97$2.28
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 (Loss)
(In millions of Canadian dollars, unaudited)
  Three months ended September 30Nine months ended September 30
  2023202220232022
Net (loss) income for the period(99)371 521 1,172 
Other comprehensive loss:
Items that will not be reclassified to income:
Defined benefit pension plans:
Remeasurements(2)— (2)— 
Defined benefit pension plans(2)— (2)— 
Equity investments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI):
Decrease in fair value(123)(239)(239)(454)
Related income tax recovery15 32 31 61 
Equity investments measured at FVTOCI(108)(207)(208)(393)
Items that will not be reclassified to income
(110)(207)(210)(393)
Items that may subsequently be reclassified to income:
Cash flow hedging derivative instruments:
Unrealized gain (loss) in fair value of derivative instruments417 87 (44)512 
Reclassification to net (loss) income of (gain) loss on debt derivatives(442)(1,254)49 (1,464)
Reclassification to net (loss) income or property, plant and equipment of gain on expenditure derivatives(24)(11)(71)(4)
Reclassification to net (loss) income for accrued interest
(9)(3)(36)(4)
Related income tax (expense) recovery(68)99 (5)51 
Cash flow hedging derivative instruments(126)(1,082)(107)(909)
Share of other comprehensive income of equity-accounted investments, net of tax4 15 2 17 
Items that may subsequently be reclassified to income
(122)(1,067)(105)(892)
Other comprehensive loss for the period(232)(1,274)(315)(1,285)
Comprehensive (loss) income for the period(331)(903)206 (113)

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
September 30
As at
December 31
  Note20232022
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents2,527 463 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 12,837 
Accounts receivable134,335 4,184 
Inventories462 438 
Current portion of contract assets159 111 
Other current assets942 561 
Current portion of derivative instruments12381 689 
Total current assets8,806 19,283 
Property, plant and equipment24,054 15,574 
Intangible assets18,327 12,251 
Investments14 1,569 2,088 
Derivative instruments12 829 861 
Financing receivables13893 886 
Other long-term assets996 681 
Goodwill16,304 4,031 
Total assets 71,778 55,655 
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings15 1,847 2,985 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities3,751 3,722 
Other current liabilities316 252 
Contract liabilities662 400 
Current portion of long-term debt16 2,749 1,828 
Current portion of lease liabilities17 487 362 
Total current liabilities9,812 9,549 
Provisions57 53 
Long-term debt16 41,345 29,905 
Lease liabilities17 2,037 1,666 
Other long-term liabilities1,312 738 
Deferred tax liabilities6,248 3,652 
Total liabilities60,811 45,563 
Shareholders' equity1810,967 10,092 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 71,778 55,655 
Subsequent events
15, 16, 18
Contingent liabilities21
Commitments3

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
Nine months ended September 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, 202371 111,152 397 393,773 9,816 672 (872)10,092 
Net income for the period— — — — 521 — — — 521 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax— — — — (2)— — — (2)
FVTOCI investments, net of tax
— — — — — (208)— — (208)
Derivative instruments accounted for as hedges, net of tax
— — — — — — (107)— (107)
Share of equity-accounted investments, net of tax
— — — — — — — 
Total other comprehensive (loss) income— — — — (2)(208)(107)(315)
Comprehensive income for the period
— — — — 519 (208)(107)206 
Transactions with shareholders recorded directly in equity:
Dividends declared
— — — — (781)— — — (781)
Shares issued as consideration (note 3)— — 1,450 23,641 — — — — 1,450 
Total transactions with shareholders
— — 1,450 23,641 (781)— — — 669 
Balances, September 30, 202371 111,152 1,847 417,414 9,554 464 (979)10 10,967 
 
Class A
Voting Shares
Class B
Non-Voting Shares
     
Nine months ended September 30, 2022Amount
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, 202271 111,153 397 393,772 8,912 993 161 (2)10,532 
Net income for the period
— — — — 1,172 — — — 1,172 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
FVTOCI investments, net of tax— — — — — (393)— — (393)
Derivative instruments accounted for as hedges, net of tax— — — — — — (909)— (909)
Share of equity-accounted investments, net of tax— — — — — — — 17 17 
Total other comprehensive (loss) income— — — — — (393)(909)17 (1,285)
Comprehensive income for the period
— — — — 1,172 (393)(909)17 (113)
Reclassification to retained earnings for disposition of FVTOCI investments
— — — — 19 (19)— — — 
Transactions with shareholders recorded directly in equity:
Dividends declared
— — — — (757)— — — (757)
Share class exchange
— (1)— — — — — — 
Total transactions with shareholders
— (1)— (757)— — — (757)
Balances, September 30, 2022
71 111,152 397 393,773 9,346 581 (748)15 9,662 

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 September 30Nine months ended September 30
  Note2023202220232022
Operating activities:
Net (loss) income for the period
(99)371 521 1,172 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization1,160 644 2,949 1,928 
Program rights amortization14 10 58 49 
Finance costs600 331 1,479 946 
Income tax expense111 133 323 421 
Post-employment benefits contributions, net of expense21 35 25 (28)
Losses from associates and joint ventures14432 29 412 29 
Other(33)(20)57 (21)
Cash provided by operating activities before changes in net operating assets and liabilities, income taxes paid, and interest paid2,206 1,533 5,824 4,496 
Change in net operating assets and liabilities22 185 154 (258)49 
Income taxes paid(125)(145)(400)(430)
Interest paid (512)(326)(1,324)(767)
Cash provided by operating activities 1,754 1,216 3,842 3,348 
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures22 (1,017)(872)(2,988)(2,299)
Additions to program rights(20)(17)(57)(39)
Changes in non-cash working capital related to capital expenditures and intangible assets95 118 66 22 
Acquisitions and other strategic transactions, net of cash acquired — (17,001)(9)
Other(8)12 4 73 
Cash used in investing activities (950)(759)(19,976)(2,252)
Financing activities:
Net (repayment of) proceeds received from short-term borrowings15 (754)134 (1,343)745 
Net issuance of long-term debt16 2,389 — 7,789 12,711 
Net proceeds (payments) on settlement of debt derivatives and forward contracts12 111 27 232 (27)
Transaction costs incurred16 (19)(557)(284)(726)
Principal payments of lease liabilities17 (99)(80)(264)(233)
Dividends paid(264)(253)(769)(757)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities 1,364 (729)5,361 11,713 
Change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents2,168 (272)(10,773)12,809 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 359 13,796 13,300 715 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period 2,527 13,524 2,527 13,524 
Cash and cash equivalents2,527 687 2,527 687 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 12,837  12,837 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period2,527 13,524 2,527 13,524 

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:
Segment
Principal activities
Wireless
Wireless telecommunications operations for Canadian consumers and businesses.
Cable
Cable telecommunications operations, including Internet, television and other video (Video), Satellite, telephony (Home Phone), and smart 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.
Media
A diversified portfolio of media properties, including sports media and entertainment, television and radio broadcasting, specialty channels, multi-platform shopping, and digital media.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, Wireless and Cable were operated by our wholly owned subsidiary, Rogers Communications Canada Inc. (RCCI), and certain other wholly owned subsidiaries. Following the acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. (Shaw) (see note 3), aspects of Cable were also operated by other wholly owned subsidiaries, including Shaw Cablesystems G.P., Shaw Telecom G.P., and Shaw Satellite G.P. 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, 2022 (2022 financial statements). The acquired Shaw business has substantially consistent fluctuations. Additionally, Satellite subscriber activity is modestly higher during the second and third quarter, when subscribers increasingly begin using second or vacation homes for the season.

Statement of Compliance
We prepared our interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (third quarter 2023 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 2022 financial statements with the exception of new accounting policies that were adopted on January 1, 2023 as described in note 2. These third quarter 2023 interim financial statements were approved by RCI's Board of Directors (the Board) on November 8, 2023.

NOTE 2: MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation
The notes presented in these third quarter 2023 interim financial statements include only material transactions and changes occurring for the nine months since our year-end of December 31, 2022 and do not include all disclosures required by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the IASB for annual financial statements. These third quarter 2023 interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the 2022 financial statements.

All dollar amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.


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New Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in 2023
We adopted the following accounting amendments that were effective for our interim and annual consolidated financial statements commencing January 1, 2023. The adoption of these standards have not had a material impact on our financial results.
IFRS 17, Insurance Contracts, a replacement of IFRS 4, Insurance Contracts, that aims to provide consistency in the application of accounting for insurance contracts.
Amendments to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements - Disclosure of Accounting Policies, requiring entities to disclose material, instead of significant, accounting policy information.
Amendments to IAS 8, Accounting Policies - Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors, clarifying the definition of "accounting policies" and "accounting estimates".
Amendments to IAS 12, Income Taxes - Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction, narrowing the scope for exemption when recognizing deferred taxes.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
The IASB has issued the following new standard and amendments to existing standards that will become effective in future years:
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 (January 1, 2024).
Amendments to IFRS 16, Leases - Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback, clarifying subsequent measurement requirements for sale and leaseback transactions for sellers-lessees (January 1, 2024).
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 (January 1, 2024).
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 (January 1, 2024).

We are assessing the impacts, if any, the amendments to existing standards will have on our consolidated financial statements, but we currently do not expect any material impacts.

NOTE 3: BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc.
On April 3, 2023, after receiving all required regulatory approvals and after the Freedom Transaction (as defined below) closed, we acquired all the issued and outstanding Class A Participating Shares and Class B Non-Voting Participating Shares (collectively, Shaw Shares) of Shaw (Shaw Transaction) for total consideration of $20.5 billion, consisting of:
$19 billion of cash (consisting of $13 billion of cash and restricted cash and $6 billion borrowed from our $6 billion non-revolving term loan facility); and
approximately $1.5 billion through the issuance of 23.6 million RCI Class B Non-Voting common shares (based on the opening share price of Rogers Class B Non-Voting Shares on April 3, 2023 of $61.33).

The Shaw Transaction was implemented through a court-approved plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta).

On April 3, 2023, the outstanding shares of Freedom Mobile Inc. (Freedom), a subsidiary of Shaw, were sold to Videotron Ltd. (Videotron), a subsidiary of Quebecor Inc. (Quebecor) (Freedom Transaction). The Freedom Transaction was effected pursuant to an agreement entered into on August 12, 2022 among Rogers, Shaw, Quebecor, and Videotron, which provided for the sale of all Freedom-branded wireless and Internet customers and all of Freedom's infrastructure, spectrum licences, and retail locations. In connection with the closing of the Freedom Transaction, Rogers entered into long-term commercial arrangements with Freedom, Videotron and/or Quebecor under which Rogers (or its subsidiaries) will provide to Quebecor (or its subsidiaries) certain services, including:
continued access to Shaw's business "Go WiFi" hotspots for Freedom Mobile subscribers;
roaming services on an incidental, non-permanent basis;
wholesale mobile virtual network operator access services;
third-party Internet access services; and
certain backhaul, backbone, and other transport services.

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As consideration for the above sale and long-term commercial arrangements, Quebecor paid $2.85 billion as adjusted pursuant to the terms of the divestiture agreement, resulting in net cash received of $2.15 billion after accounting for the Freedom debt assumed by Quebecor.

Rogers and Quebecor will also provide each other with customary transition services as necessary to facilitate (i) the operation of the Freedom and Shaw Mobile businesses for a period of time post-closing and (ii) the separation of Freedom's business from the other businesses and operations of Shaw and its affiliates. The Freedom Transaction did not include the sale of Shaw Mobile-branded wireless subscribers; accordingly, these wireless subscribers remained with the Shaw business acquired by Rogers.

On April 3, 2023, following the completion of the Shaw Transaction, Shaw Communications Inc. was amalgamated with RCI. As a result of this amalgamation, RCI became the issuer and assumed all of Shaw's obligations under the indenture governing Shaw's outstanding senior notes with a total principal amount of $4.55 billion as at April 3, 2023. As a result, the assumed senior notes now rank equally with RCI's other unsecured senior notes and debentures, bank credit facilities, and letter of credit facilities. In connection with the Shaw Transaction, RCCI provided a guarantee for Shaw's payment obligations under those senior notes.

Regulatory approval
On March 31, 2023, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry approved the transfer of Freedom's spectrum licences to Videotron, following which the Shaw Transaction and Freedom Transaction closed on April 3, 2023.

As part of the regulatory approval process, we agreed to certain legally enforceable undertakings with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED Canada), including:
$1 billion of investments over five years to connect rural, remote, and Indigenous communities across Western Canada and to close critical connectivity gaps faster for underserved areas, including to make broadband Internet services available where broadband Internet at a minimum 50 megabit per second (Mbps) download speeds and 10 Mbps upload speeds is not currently available and to make 5G wireless service available where mobile service using long-term evolution (LTE) is not available;
$2.5 billion of investments over five years to enhance and expand 5G coverage across Western Canada and $3 billion over five years related to additional network, services, and technology investments, including the expansion of our Cable network;
expanding Connected for Success, our low-cost, high-speed Internet program, to low-income Canadians across Western Canada and implementing a new Connected for Success wireless program for low-income Canadians across Canada, such that Connected for Success will be available to more than 2.5 million eligible Canadians within five years;
maintaining a strong presence in Western Canada, including creating 3,000 new jobs within five years (and maintaining those jobs until the tenth anniversary of closing) and maintaining a Western Canada headquarters in Calgary for at least ten years; and
continuing to offer wireless plans to existing Shaw Mobile customers as at the closing date with the same terms and conditions (including eligibility) as the Shaw Mobile plans that were available as at the closing date for five years.

If any material element of any of the above commitments is not met, we could be liable to pay ISED $100 million in damages per year (to a maximum of $1 billion) until the earlier of (i) such material elements having been met or fulfilled or (ii) ten years after the closing date.

The Shaw business we acquired provides cable telecommunications, satellite video services, and data networking to residential customers, businesses, and public-sector entities in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba (Western Canada). Shaw's primary products as at April 3, 2023, include Internet (through Fibre+), Video (through Total TV and Shaw Direct satellite), home phone services, and Wireless services (through Shaw Mobile to consumers in British Columbia and Alberta).

The combined Rogers and Shaw has the scale, assets, and capabilities delivering wireline and wireless broadband and network investments, innovation, and growth in new telecommunications services, and greater choice for Canadian consumers and businesses. The combination is accelerating the delivery of critical 5G service across Western Canada, from rural areas to dense cities, more quickly than either company could achieve on its own, by bringing together the expertise and assets of both companies.

The results from the acquired Shaw wireline operations are included in our Cable segment and the results of the acquired Shaw Mobile operations are included in our Wireless segment, from the date of acquisition, consistent with our reportable segment definitions.
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Preliminary purchase price allocation
The following table summarizes the fair value of the consideration paid and our current best estimate of the fair value assigned to each major class of assets and liabilities as at April 3, 2023. The preliminary purchase price allocation includes estimates and is therefore subject to change, relating to the finalization of the value of the acquired intangibles and related assets and corresponding tax impacts. Updates from the preliminary purchase price allocation presented as at June 30, 2023 primarily reflect revised fair values for certain classes of property, plant and equipment and the resulting impact on deferred tax liabilities.
(In millions of dollars)Total
Cash consideration 1
19,033 
Issuance of 23.6 million Class B Non-Voting shares 2
1,450 
Fair value of consideration transferred20,483 
Net identifiable asset or liability:
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $31 million)310 
Other current assets 3
2,326 
Property, plant and equipment 4
7,695 
Intangible assets 5
6,314 
Investments123 
Other long-term assets 3
33 
Bank advances(25)
Short-term borrowings 6
(200)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(545)
Other current liabilities(54)
Contract liabilities 7
(164)
Current portion of long-term debt 8
(1,000)
Current portion of lease liabilities 9
(59)
Provisions(6)
Long-term debt 8
(3,526)
Lease liabilities 9
(268)
Other long-term liabilities 10
(109)
Deferred tax liabilities 11
(2,585)
Total fair value of identifiable net assets acquired8,260 
Goodwill 12
12,223 
1    Includes $151 million of cash used to settle Shaw stock-based compensation programs.
2    Recorded at fair value based on the market price of RCI Class B Non-Voting shares on the acquisition date.
3    Consists of contract assets, inventories, prepaid expenses, and other assets.
4    Includes land and buildings, cable networks, computer equipment and software, customer premise equipment, leasehold improvements, equipment and vehicles, and right-of-use assets. Property, plant and equipment (excluding land) are expected to be amortized over remaining useful lives of 1 to 36 years.
5    Includes customer relationships, brand names, and other intangible assets. Intangible assets of $270 million, $5,635 million, and $390 million were allocated to our Wireless (group), Cable, and Satellite cash-generating units (CGUs), respectively. Customer relationships, brand names, and other intangible assets are expected to be amortized over average useful lives of eight to fifteen years, three years, and fifteen years, respectively.
6    Short-term borrowings were repaid in April 2023 (see note 15).
7    Represents the fair value of the cost required to fulfill the related contractual obligations.
8    Represents the notional principal value of Shaw's outstanding senior notes of $4,550 million and the fair value decrement of $24 million, which will be amortized into finance costs using the effective interest method over the respective remaining terms of the outstanding senior notes, representing a weighted average term to maturity of 9.7 years and weighted average interest rate of 4.7%.
9    Represents the present value of future lease payments at current incremental borrowing rates of the consolidated company.
10    Includes the fair value of the cost required to fulfill the related pension and post-employment obligations.
11    Represents the net deferred income tax liability relating to the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
12    Goodwill arises principally from the expected synergies following the integration of Shaw, and future growth of our combined business and customer base as a result of the acquisition. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill arising from the transaction of $463 million, $11,650 million, and $110 million was preliminarily allocated to our Wireless (group), Cable, and Satellite CGUs, respectively.

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Property, plant and equipment
The table below summarizes the preliminary allocation for property, plant and equipment acquired from Shaw on closing as at September 30, 2023.
(In millions of dollars)Land and buildings
Cable networks 1
Computer equipment and softwareCustomer premise equipmentLeasehold improvementsEquipment and vehiclesConstruction in processTotal owned assetsRight-of-use assets
(note 17)
Total property, plant and equipment
Acquired from business combination308 5,630 370 609 78 99 273 7,367 328 7,695 
Depreciation since April 3, 2023460 54 113 19 — 657 41 698 
Net carrying amount304 5,170 316 496 59 92 273 6,710 287 6,997 
1    The $202 million increase in the fair value of cable network assets acquired since June 30, 2023 reflects the advancement of our detailed valuation processes.

Property, plant and equipment will be amortized over their remaining estimated useful lives, estimated as follows.
AssetBasisEstimated remaining useful life
BuildingsDiminishing balance1 to 36 years
Cable and wireless networkStraight-line1 to 30 years
Computer equipment and softwareStraight-line1 to 10 years
Customer premise equipmentStraight-line1 to 5 years
Leasehold improvementsStraight-line1 to 10 years
Equipment and vehiclesDiminishing balance1 to 10 years
Right-of-use assetsStraight-lineOver remaining lease term

Intangible assets
The table below summarizes the preliminary allocation for intangible assets acquired from Shaw on closing as at September 30, 2023.
(In millions of dollars)Customer relationshipsBrand namesOther intangible assetsTotal
intangible
assets
GoodwillTotal
intangible assets
and goodwill
Acquired from business combination6,220 75 19 6,314 12,223 18,537 
Amortization since April 3, 2023264 13 278 — 278 
Net carrying amount5,956 62 18 6,036 12,223 18,259 

Customer relationships will be amortized over their estimated useful lives of eight to fifteen years. Brand names will be amortized over their estimated useful life of three years. Other intangible assets will be amortized over their estimated useful life of fifteen years.

Unsatisfied portions of performance obligations
The table below shows the revenue we expected to recognize in the future related to unsatisfied or partially satisfied performance obligations acquired as a result of the Shaw Transaction. There have been no material additions to unsatisfied or partially satisfied performance obligations during the three months ended September 30, 2023.
 (In millions of dollars)Within 1 year1-2 years2-3 yearsThereafterTotal
Telecommunications service1,719 753 162 115 2,749 

Acquired commitments
As a result of the Shaw Transaction, we assumed Shaw's outstanding contractual commitments. The table below summarizes the acquired commitments for purchase obligations, which were not recognized as liabilities, as a result of the Shaw Transaction. There have been no material additional commitments for purchase obligations during the three months ended September 30, 2023.
(In millions of dollars) Remainder of 20232024 and 20252026 and 2027ThereafterTotal
Purchase obligations103250101169623

We also acquired commitments for property, plant and equipment of approximately $90 million, which were not recognized as liabilities as a result of the Shaw Transaction. There have been no material additional commitments for property, plant and equipment during the three months ended September 30, 2023.
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Pro forma information
Revenue of approximately $2.1 billion and a net loss of approximately $135 million from the acquired Shaw operations are included in the consolidated nine-month statement of income from the date of acquisition. Our consolidated revenue and net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 would have been approximately $15 billion and $325 million, respectively, had the Shaw Transaction closed on January 1, 2023. These pro forma amounts reflect financing costs, depreciation and amortization of applicable elements of the purchase price allocation, related tax adjustments, and the elimination of intercompany transactions.

Acquisition of BAI Canada
On April 24, 2023, we acquired BAI Communications' Canadian operations (BAI Canada), which held the exclusive rights to build the Toronto Transit Commission's (TTC) wireless network. With this acquisition, we will be able to undertake the investments required to upgrade the existing wireless network and build a comprehensive and reliable 5G network for the entire TTC subway system. The completed 5G network will deliver seamless wireless coverage with mobile voice and data services in all 75 stations and the entire subway system, part of our commitment to expand connectivity for Toronto residents.

The results of the acquired BAI Canada operations are included in our Wireless segment, consistent with our reportable segment definitions. The acquired BAI Canada operations did not have a significant impact on our consolidated revenue or results of operations during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2023, nor would they have had a significant impact had the acquisition closed on January 1, 2023.

NOTE 4: 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 Shaw Transaction (see note 3) on April 3, 2023, our adjusted net debt increased due to the drawings on our $6 billion term loan facility (see note 16), the debt assumed from Shaw, and the use of restricted cash, and our debt leverage ratio increased correspondingly. As at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we met our objectives for these metrics.
 As at
September 30
As at
December 31
(In millions of dollars, except ratios)20232022
Adjusted net debt 1,2,3
43,911 21,184 
Divided by: trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA7,931 6,393 
Debt leverage ratio5.5 3.3 
1    For the purposes of calculating adjusted net debt, 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    Effective the three months ended June 30, 2023, we amended our calculation of adjusted net debt such that we include our US dollar-denominated debt at the hedged foreign exchange rate. Our US dollar-denominated debt is 100% hedged and we believe this presentation is better representative of the economic obligations on this debt. Previously, our calculation of adjusted net debt had included a current fair market value of the net debt derivative assets.
3    For the purposes of calculating adjusted net debt prior to closing the Shaw Transaction, we deducted our restricted cash and cash equivalents as these funds were raised solely to fund a portion of the cash consideration of the Shaw Transaction or, if the Shaw Transaction was not consummated, were to have been used to redeem the applicable senior notes excluding any premium. We therefore believe including only the underlying senior notes would not represent our view of adjusted net debt prior to the consummation of the Shaw Transaction or the redemption of the senior notes.

Trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA reflects the combined results of Rogers including Shaw for the period since the Shaw Transaction closed in April 2023 to September 2023 and standalone Rogers results prior to April 2023.


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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 September 30Nine months ended September 30
(In millions of dollars)Note2023202220232022
Adjusted EBITDA52,411 1,583 6,252 4,714 
Deduct:
Capital expenditures 1
1,017 872 2,988 2,299 
Interest on borrowings, net and capitalized interest9524 287 1,273 847 
Cash income taxes 2
125 145 400 430 
Free cash flow745 279 1,591 1,138 
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 September 30Nine months ended September 30
(In millions of dollars)Note2023202220232022
Cash provided by operating activities1,754 1,216 3,842 3,348 
Add (deduct):
Capital expenditures(1,017)(872)(2,988)(2,299)
Interest on borrowings, net and capitalized interest9(524)(287)(1,273)(847)
Interest paid512 326 1,324 767 
Restructuring, acquisition and other8213 85 599 252 
Program rights amortization(14)(10)(58)(49)
Change in net operating assets and liabilities22(185)(154)258 (49)
Other adjustments 1
6 (25)(113)15 
Free cash flow745 279 1,591 1,138 
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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, 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 non-revolving credit facility (term loan facility) that had an initial credit limit of $6 billion (see note 16) related to the Shaw Transaction is not included in available liquidity as we could only draw on that facility to partially fund the Shaw Transaction and the facility is now fully drawn. Our Canada Infrastructure Bank credit agreement (see note 16) 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 September 30, 2023Total sourcesDrawnLetters of creditNet available
(In millions of dollars)Note
Cash and cash equivalents2,527 — — 2,527 
Bank credit facilities 1:
Revolving164,000 — 11 3,989 
Non-revolving15250 250 —  
Outstanding letters of credit244 — 244  
Receivables securitization 1
152,400 1,600 — 800 
Total9,421 1,850 255 7,316 
1    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.

As at December 31, 2022Total sourcesDrawnLetters of credit
US CP program 1
Net available
(In millions of dollars)Note
Cash and cash equivalents463 — — — 463 
Bank credit facilities 2:
Revolving164,000 — 215 3,777 
Non-revolving151,000 375 — — 625 
Outstanding letters of credit1675 — 75 — — 
Receivables securitization 2
152,400 2,400 — — — 
Total 3
7,938 2,775 83 215 4,865 
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.
3    Our restricted cash and cash equivalents are not included in available liquidity as the funds were raised solely to fund a portion of the cash consideration of the Shaw Transaction (see note 3).

NOTE 5: 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 2022 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 September 30, 2023NoteWirelessCableMediaCorporate items
and eliminations
Consolidated
totals
(In millions of dollars)
Revenue2,584 1,993 586 (71)5,092 
Operating costs71,290 913 479 (1)2,681 
Adjusted EBITDA1,294 1,080 107 (70)2,411 
Depreciation and amortization1,160 
Restructuring, acquisition and other8213 
Finance costs9600 
Other expense10    426 
Income before income taxes     12 
Three months ended September 30, 2022NoteWirelessCableMedia
Corporate items
and eliminations
Consolidated
totals
(In millions of dollars)
Revenue2,267 975 530 (29)3,743 
Operating costs71,174 510 454 22 2,160 
Adjusted EBITDA1,093 465 76 (51)1,583 
Depreciation and amortization644 
Restructuring, acquisition and other885 
Finance costs9331 
Other expense10    19 
Income before income taxes     504 
Nine months ended September 30, 2023NoteWirelessCableMediaCorporate items
and eliminations
Consolidated
totals
(In millions of dollars)
Revenue7,354 5,023 1,777 (181)13,973 
Operating costs73,659 2,360 1,704 (2)7,721 
Adjusted EBITDA3,695 2,663 73 (179)6,252 
Depreciation and amortization2,949 
Restructuring, acquisition and other8599 
Finance costs91,479 
Other expense10    381 
Income before income taxes     844 

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Nine months ended September 30, 2022NoteWirelessCableMediaCorporate items
and eliminations
Consolidated
totals
(In millions of dollars)
Revenue6,619 3,052 1,671 (112)11,230 
Operating costs73,323 1,516 1,659 18 6,516 
Adjusted EBITDA3,296 1,536 12 (130)4,714 
Depreciation and amortization1,928 
Restructuring, acquisition and other8252 
Finance costs9946 
Other income10    (5)
Income before income taxes     1,593 

NOTE 6: REVENUE
Three months ended September 30Nine months ended September 30
(In millions of dollars)2023202220232022
Wireless
Service revenue2,026 1,761 5,782 5,275 
Equipment revenue558 506 1,572 1,344 
Total Wireless2,584 2,267 7,354 6,619 
Cable
Service revenue1,986 968 4,997 3,035 
Equipment revenue7 26 17 
Total Cable1,993 975 5,023 3,052 
Total Media586 530 1,777 1,671 
Corporate items and intercompany eliminations(71)(29)(181)(112)
Total revenue5,092 3,743 13,973 11,230 
Total service revenue4,527 3,230 12,375 9,869 
Total equipment revenue565 513 1,598 1,361 
Total revenue5,092 3,743 13,973 11,230 

NOTE 7: OPERATING COSTS
  Three months ended September 30Nine months ended September 30
(In millions of dollars)2023202220232022
Cost of equipment sales552 526 1,588 1,399 
Merchandise for resale53 54 156 171 
Other external purchases1,383 969 4,062 3,221 
Employee salaries, benefits, and stock-based compensation693 611 1,915 1,725 
Total operating costs2,681 2,160 7,721 6,516 

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NOTE 8: RESTRUCTURING, ACQUISITION AND OTHER
Three months ended September 30Nine months ended September 30
(In millions of dollars)Note2023202220232022
Restructuring and other175 31 340 107 
Shaw Transaction-related costs338 54 259 145 
Total restructuring, acquisition and other213 85 599 252 

The Shaw Transaction-related costs in 2022 and 2023 consisted of incremental costs supporting acquisition and integration activities related to the Shaw Transaction. This includes significant costs in the second quarter of 2023 relating to 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 2022 and 2023 were primarily severance and other departure-related costs associated with the targeted restructuring of our employee base. Severance and other departure-related costs in 2023 included costs associated with integration-related restructuring of our combined employee base and the approximate $115 million impact of the voluntary departure program we undertook during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

NOTE 9: FINANCE COSTS
  Three months ended September 30Nine months ended September 30
(In millions of dollars)Note2023202220232022
Total interest on borrowings 1
535 366 1,450 973 
Interest earned on restricted cash and cash equivalents (71)(149)(105)
Interest on borrowings, net535 295 1,301 868 
Interest on lease liabilities1730 21 80 58 
Interest on post-employment benefits liability(3)— (10)(1)
Loss on foreign exchange143 127 16 146 
Change in fair value of derivative instruments(136)(125)(3)(142)
Capitalized interest(11)(8)(28)(21)
Deferred transaction costs and other42 21 123 38 
Total finance costs600 331 1,479 946 
1Interest on borrowings includes interest on short-term borrowings and on long-term debt.

NOTE 10: OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME)
  Three months ended September 30Nine months ended September 30
(In millions of dollars)Note2023202220232022
Losses from associates and joint ventures14432 29 412 29 
Other investment income(6)(10)(31)(34)
Total other expense (income)426 19 381 (5)

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NOTE 11: (LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE
  Three months ended September 30Nine months ended September 30
(In millions of dollars, except per share amounts)2023202220232022
Numerator (basic) - Net (loss) income for the period(99)371 521 1,172 
Denominator - Number of shares (in millions):
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic529 505 521 505 
Effect of dilutive securities (in millions):
Employee stock options and restricted share units 1 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted529 506 522 506 
(Loss) earnings per share:
Basic($0.19)$0.73$1.00$2.32
Diluted($0.20)$0.71$0.97$2.28

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, 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 (loss) income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 was (increased) reduced by ($8 million) and $16 million (2022 - $11 million and $16 million), respectively, in the diluted earnings per share calculation.

A total of 10,413,959 and 8,836,787 options were excluded from the calculation of the effect of dilutive securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (2022 - 9,357,920 and 5,119,998), respectively, because they were anti-dilutive.

NOTE 12: 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 forward foreign exchange agreements (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 15). 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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Third Quarter 2023


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 nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Three months ended September 30, 2023Nine months ended September 30, 2023
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)
Notional
 (US$)
Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange
rate
Notional
(Cdn$)
Credit facilities
Debt derivatives entered13,231 1.342 17,753 28,028 1.342 37,626 
Debt derivatives settled13,962 1.342 18,739 23,793 1.341 31,900 
Net cash received on settlement112 17 
US commercial paper program
Debt derivatives entered322 1.332 429 1,496 1.356 2,028 
Debt derivatives settled322 1.326 427 1,654 1.343 2,222 
Net cash paid on settlement(1)(19)
Three months ended September 30, 2022Nine months ended September 30, 2022
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)
Notional
 (US$)
Exchange rateNotional
(Cdn$)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange
rate
Notional
(Cdn$)
Credit facilities
Debt derivatives settled— — — 400 1.268 507 
Net cash received on settlement— 
US commercial paper program
Debt derivatives entered2,052 1.317 2,702 5,295 1.288 6,818 
Debt derivatives settled1,960 1.308 2,564 5,259 1.285 6,758 
Net cash received on settlement27 48 

As at September 30, 2023, we had US$4,235 million and nil notional amount of debt derivatives outstanding relating to our credit facility borrowings and US CP program (December 31, 2022 - nil and US$158 million) at an average rate of $1.356/US$ (December 31, 2022 - nil) and nil (December 31, 2022 - $1.352/US$), respectively.

Senior and subordinated notes
We did not enter into any debt derivatives related to senior notes issued during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. Below is a summary of the debt derivatives we entered into related to senior and subordinated notes during the three and nine months September 30, 2022.
(In millions of dollars, except interest rates)
US$Hedging effect
Effective datePrincipal/Notional amount (US$)Maturity dateCoupon rate
Fixed hedged (Cdn$) interest rate 1
Equivalent (Cdn$)
2022 issuances
February 11, 2022750 20825.250 %5.635 %951 
March 11, 20221,000 20252.950 %2.451 %1,344 
March 11, 20221,30020273.200 %3.413 %1,674 
March 11, 20222,00020323.800 %4.232 %2,567 
March 11, 202275020424.500 %5.178 %966 
March 11, 20222,00020524.550 %5.305 %2,564 
1    Converting from a fixed US$ coupon rate to a weighted average Cdn$ fixed rate.


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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Third Quarter 2023


As at September 30, 2023, we had US$15,600 million (December 31, 2022 - US$16,100 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 $1.247/US$ (December 31, 2022 - $1.233/US$).

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, in connection with the issuance of the US$2 billion senior notes due 2052, we terminated US$2 billion notional amount of forward starting cross-currency swaps and received $43 million upon settlement.

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 nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Three months ended September 30, 2023Nine months ended
September 30, 2023
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange rateNotional
(Cdn$)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange
rate
Notional
(Cdn$)
Debt derivatives entered95 1.358 129 181 1.348 244 
Debt derivatives settled34 1.324 45 100 1.310 131 
Three months ended September 30, 2022Nine months ended
September 30, 2022
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange rateNotional
(Cdn$)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange
rate
Notional
(Cdn$)
Debt derivatives entered40 1.350 54 111 1.306 145 
Debt derivatives settled32 1.344 43 90 1.311 118 

As at September 30, 2023, we had US$306 million notional amount of debt derivatives outstanding relating to our outstanding lease liabilities (December 31, 2022 - US$225 million) with terms to maturity ranging from October 2023 to September 2026 (December 31, 2022 - January 2023 to December 2025) at an average rate of $1.327/US$ (December 31, 2022 - $1.306/US$).

Interest rate derivatives
From time to time, we use bond forward derivatives or interest rate swap derivatives (collectively, interest rate derivatives) to hedge interest rate risk on current and future debt instruments. Our interest rate derivatives are designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

Concurrent with our issuance of US$750 million subordinated notes in February 2022, we terminated $950 million of interest rate swap derivatives and received $33 million upon settlement.

Concurrent with our issuance of US$7.05 billion ($9.05 billion) and $4.25 billion senior notes in March 2022, we terminated:
US$2 billion of interest rate swap derivatives and paid US$129 million ($165 million) upon settlement; and
$500 million of bond forwards and $2.3 billion of interest rate swap derivatives and received $80 million upon settlement.

As at September 30, 2023 and 2022, we had no interest rate derivatives outstanding.

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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.

The tables below summarize the expenditure derivatives we entered into and settled during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Three months ended September 30, 2023Nine months ended
September 30, 2023
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange
rate
Notional
(Cdn$)
Expenditure derivatives entered90 1.300 117 1,230 1.325 1,630 
Expenditure derivatives acquired   212 1.330 282 
Expenditure derivatives settled359 1.270 456 899 1.260 1,133 
Three months ended September 30, 2022Nine months ended
September 30, 2022
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)
Notional
(US$)
Exchange
rate
Notional
(Cdn$)
Expenditure derivatives entered— — — 852 1.251 1,066 
Expenditure derivatives settled255 1.282 327 735 1.288 947 

As at September 30, 2023, we had US$1,503 million notional amount of expenditure derivatives outstanding (December 31, 2022 - US$960 million) with terms to maturity ranging from October 2023 to December 2025 (December 31, 2022 - January 2023 to December 2023) at an average rate of $1.315/US$ (December 31, 2022 - $1.250/US$).

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.

During the nine months ended September 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).

As at September 30, 2023, we had equity derivatives outstanding for 6.0 million (December 31, 2022 - 5.5 million) Class B Non-Voting Shares with a weighted average price of $54.02 (December 31, 2022 - $53.65).

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we executed extension agreements for our equity derivative contracts under substantially the same commitment terms and conditions with revised expiry dates to April 2024 (from April 2023).

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 nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Three months ended September 30, 2023Nine months ended September 30, 2023
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)US$ settlements
Exchange
rate
Cdn$ settlementsUS$ settlements
Exchange
rate
Cdn$ settlements
Credit facilities112 17 
US commercial paper program(1)(19)
Senior and subordinated notes 234 
Net proceeds on settlement of debt derivatives and forward contracts111 232 
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Three months ended September 30, 2022Nine months ended September 30, 2022
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)US$ settlements
Exchange
rate
Cdn$ settlementsUS$ settlements
Exchange
rate
Cdn$ settlements
Credit facilities— 
US commercial paper program27 48 
Senior and subordinated notes— (75)
Forward starting cross-currency swaps— 43 
Interest rate derivatives (Cdn$)— 113 
Interest rate derivatives (US$)— — — (129)1.279 (165)
Net proceeds (payments) on settlement of debt derivatives and forward contracts27 (27)

Fair Values of Financial Instruments
The carrying values 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 restricted cash and cash equivalents approximated its fair value because of the short-term nature of how the funds were invested. 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 each of our publicly traded investments using quoted market values. 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 value of our interest rate derivatives is determined by discounting to the measurement date the cash flows that result from multiplying the interest rate derivative's notional amount by the difference between the period-end market forward rate and the forward rate in 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 material financial instruments categorized in Level 3 as at September 30, 2023 or December 31, 2022 and there were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2023 or 2022.


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Below is a summary of our financial instruments carried at fair value as at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
  Carrying valueFair value (Level 1)Fair value (Level 2)
 As at
Sept. 30
As at
Dec. 31
As at
Sept. 30
As at
Dec. 31
As at
Sept. 30
As at
Dec. 31
(In millions of dollars)202320222023202220232022
Financial assets
Investments, measured at FVTOCI:
Investments in publicly traded companies966 1,200 966 1,200  — 
Derivatives:
Debt derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges1,141 1,330  — 1,141 1,330 
Debt derivatives not accounted for as hedges5 72  — 5 72 
Expenditure derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges58 94  — 58 94 
Equity derivatives not accounted for as hedges6 54  — 6 54 
Total financial assets2,176 2,750 966 1,200 1,210 1,550 
Financial liabilities
Derivatives:
Debt derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges481 414  — 481 414 
Debt derivatives not accounted for as hedges22 —  — 22 — 
Expenditure derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges5 —  — 5 — 
Equity derivatives not accounted as hedges17 —  — 17 — 
Total financial liabilities525 414  — 525 414 

Below is a summary of the fair value of our long-term debt as at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
  As at September 30, 2023As at December 31, 2022
(In millions of dollars)Carrying amount
Fair value 1
Carrying amount
Fair value 1
Long-term debt (including current portion)44,094 37,256 31,733 29,355 
1    Long-term debt (including current portion) is measured at Level 2 in the three-level fair value hierarchy.

Pension plans purchase of annuities
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, our defined benefit pension plans purchased approximately $737 million of annuities from an insurance company for substantially all the retired members in the plans. The aggregate premium for the annuities was funded by selling a corresponding amount of existing assets from the plans. The purchase of the annuities relieved us of primary responsibility for, and eliminates risk associated with, the accrued benefit obligation for the retired members. There was no significant impact to our results for the three or nine months ended September 30, 2023 related to the annuity purchase.

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NOTE 13: 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
September 30
As at
December 31
(In millions of dollars)20232022
Current financing receivables1,886 1,922 
Long-term financing receivables893 886 
Total financing receivables2,779 2,808 

NOTE 14: INVESTMENTS
As at
September 30
As at
December 31
(In millions of dollars)20232022
Investments in:
Publicly traded companies966 1,200 
Private companies149 53 
Investments, measured at FVTOCI1,115 1,253 
Investments, associates and joint ventures454 835 
Total investments1,569 2,088 

One of our joint ventures has a non-controlling interest that has a right to require our joint venture to purchase that non-controlling interest at a future date at fair value. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recognized a $422 million loss in other expense (income) related to a change in the fair value of that obligation. As a result of the loss, the balance of this investment has been reduced to nil and we have an unrecognized loss related to that investment as at September 30, 2023 of $73 million.

NOTE 15: SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
 As at
September 30
As at
December 31
(In millions of dollars)20232022
Receivables securitization program1,600 2,400 
US commercial paper program (net of the discount on issuance) 214 
Non-revolving credit facility borrowings (net of the discount on issuance)247 371 
Total short-term borrowings1,847 2,985 

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The tables below summarize the activity relating to our short-term borrowings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Three months ended September 30, 2023Nine months ended
September 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)
Net repayment of receivables securitization (1,000)
Proceeds received from US commercial paper323 1.325 428 1,497 1.354 2,027 
Repayment of US commercial paper(323)1.325 (428)(1,664)1.343 (2,235)
Net repayment of US commercial paper (208)
Proceeds received from non-revolving credit facilities (Cdn$) 1
 375 
Proceeds received from non-revolving credit facilities (US$)927 1.348 1,250 2,125 1.349 2,866 
Total proceeds received from non-revolving credit facilities1,250 3,241 
Repayment of non-revolving credit facilities (Cdn$) 1
(379)(758)
Repayment of non-revolving credit facilities (US$)(1,204)1.350 (1,625)(1,942)1.348 (2,618)
Total repayment of non-revolving credit facilities(2,004)(3,376)
Net repayment of non-revolving credit facilities(754)(135)
Net repayment of short-term borrowings(754)(1,343)
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.

Three months ended September 30, 2022Nine months ended
September 30, 2022
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)
Proceeds received from receivables securitization— 1,200 
Net proceeds received from receivables securitization— 1,200 
Proceeds received from US commercial paper2,052 1.317 2,702 5,295 1.288 6,818 
Repayment of US commercial paper(1,963)1.308 (2,568)(5,265)1.285 (6,766)
Net proceeds received from US commercial paper134 52 
Proceeds received from non-revolving credit facilities (Cdn$)— 495 
Total proceeds received from non-revolving credit facilities— 495 
Repayment of non-revolving credit facilities (Cdn$)— (495)
Repayment of non-revolving credit facilities (US$)— — — (400)1.268 (507)
Total repayment of non-revolving credit facilities— (1,002)
Net repayment of non-revolving credit facilities— (507)
Net proceeds received from short-term borrowings134 745 

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Receivables Securitization Program
Below is a summary of our receivables securitization program as at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
 As at
September 30
As at
December 31
(In millions of dollars)20232022
Receivables sold to buyer as security3,031 2,914 
Short-term borrowings from buyer(1,600)(2,400)
Overcollateralization1,431 514 

Below is a summary of the activity related to our receivables securitization program for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Three months ended September 30Nine months ended September 30
(In millions of dollars)2023202220232022
Receivables securitization program, beginning of period1,600 2,000 2,400 800 
Receivables securitization program assumed — 200 — 
Net proceeds received from (repayment of) receivables securitization — (1,000)1,200 
Receivables securitization program, end of period1,600 2,000 1,600 2,000 

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.

US Commercial Paper Program
The tables below summarize the activity relating to our US CP program for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Three months ended September 30, 2023Nine months ended
September 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 period   158 1.354 214 
Net repayment of US commercial paper   (167)
n/m
(208)
Discounts on issuance 1
   9 1.333 12 
Gain on foreign exchange 1
 (18)
US commercial paper program, end of period      
n/m - not meaningful
1 Included in finance costs.
Three months ended September 30, 2022Nine months ended
September 30, 2022
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)
US commercial paper program, beginning of period649 1.288 836 704 1.268 893 
Net proceeds received from US commercial paper89 n/m134 30 n/m52 
Discounts on issuance 1
n/m1.333 
Loss on foreign exchange 1
41 62 
US commercial paper program, end of period740 1.372 1,015 740 1.372 1,015 
1 Included in finance costs.

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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 12). 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 nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Three months ended September 30Nine months ended September 30
(In millions of dollars)2023202220232022
Non-revolving credit facility, beginning of period983 — 371 507 
Net repayment of non-revolving credit facility(754)— (135)(507)
Discounts on issuance 1
5 — 12 — 
Gain on foreign exchange 1
13 — (1)— 
Non-revolving credit facility, end of period247 — 247 — 
1 Included in finance costs.

In January 2023, we borrowed US$273 million under our non-revolving facility maturing in January 2024. In February 2023, we borrowed US$186 million under the remaining facility, maturing in February 2024. As a result, we had fully drawn on the facilities. In October 2023, we repaid the outstanding US$186 million that was borrowed in February 2023 and terminated the facility.

In November 2023, we entered into non-revolving credit facilities with a combined total limit of $2 billion. The facilities can be drawn between November 2023 and June 2024; $500 million of the facilities mature in October 2024 and the remaining $1,500 million mature one year after we draw. Any drawings on these facilities will be recognized as short-term borrowings on our consolidated statement of financial position. Borrowings under the facilities will be unsecured, guaranteed by RCCI, and will rank equally in right of payment with all our senior notes and debentures.

In February 2022, we repaid the outstanding US$400 million and terminated the June 2021 facility.

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NOTE 16: LONG-TERM DEBT
Principal
amount
Interest
rate
As at
September 30
As at
December 31
(In millions of dollars, except interest rates)Due date  20232022
Term loan facility5,500 Floating5,479 — 
Senior notes2023US500 3.000 % 677 
Senior notes 1
2023500 3.800 %500 — 
Senior notes2023US850 4.100 %1,149 1,151 
Senior notes2024600 4.000 %600 600 
Senior notes 1
2024500 4.350 %500 — 
Senior notes 2
2025US1,000 2.950 %1,352 1,354 
Senior notes 2
20251,250 3.100 %1,250 1,250 
Senior notes2025US700 3.625 %946 948 
Senior notes2026500 5.650 %500 — 
Senior notes2026US500 2.900 %676 677 
Senior notes20271,500 3.650 %1,500 1,500 
Senior notes 1
2027300 3.800 %300 — 
Senior notes 2
2027US1,300 3.200 %1,758 1,761 
Senior notes20281,000 5.700 %1,000 — 
Senior notes 1
2028500 4.400 %500 — 
Senior notes 1
2029500 3.300 %500 — 
Senior notes 2
20291,000 3.750 %1,000 1,000 
Senior notes20291,000 3.250 %1,000 1,000 
Senior notes2030500 5.800 %500 — 
Senior notes 1
2030500 2.900 %500 — 
Senior notes 2
2032US2,000 3.800 %2,704 2,709 
Senior notes 2
20321,000 4.250 %1,000 1,000 
Senior debentures 3
2032US200 8.750 %270 271 
Senior notes20331,000 5.900 %1,000 — 
Senior notes2038US350 7.500 %473 474 
Senior notes2039500 6.680 %500 500 
Senior notes 1
20391,450 6.750 %1,450 — 
Senior notes2040800 6.110 %800 800 
Senior notes2041400 6.560 %400 400 
Senior notes 2
2042US750 4.500 %1,014 1,016 
Senior notes2043US500 4.500 %676 677 
Senior notes2043US650 5.450 %879 880 
Senior notes2044US1,050 5.000 %1,420 1,422 
Senior notes2048US750 4.300 %1,014 1,016 
Senior notes 1
2049300 4.250 %300 — 
Senior notes2049US1,250 4.350 %1,690 1,693 
Senior notes2049US1,000 3.700 %1,352 1,354 
Senior notes 2
2052US2,000 4.550 %2,704 2,709 
Senior notes 2
20521,000 5.250 %1,000 1,000 
Subordinated notes 4
20812,000 5.000 %2,000 2,000 
Subordinated notes 4
2082US750 5.250 %1,014 1,016 
45,170 32,855 
Deferred transaction costs and discounts(1,076)(1,122)
Less current portion    (2,749)(1,828)
Total long-term debt    41,345 29,905 
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 September 30, 2023, see note 3.
2    Included in Shaw senior note financing.
3    Senior debentures originally issued by Rogers Cable Inc. which are unsecured obligations of RCI and for which RCCI was an unsecured guarantor as at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
4    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 nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Three months ended
 September 30, 2023
Nine months ended
September 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)
Net borrowings under credit facilities 7 
Term loan facility net borrowings (US$) 1
   4,506 1.350 6,082 
Term loan facility net repayments (US$)
(454)1.346 (611)(454)1.346 (611)
Net (repayments) borrowings under term loan facility(611)5,471 
Senior note issuances (Cdn$)3,000 3,000 
Senior note repayments (US$)   (500)1.378 (689)
Net issuance of senior notes3,000 2,311 
Net issuance of long-term debt2,389 7,789 
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 September 30, 2022Nine months ended
September 30, 2022
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)Notional (US$)Exchange rateNotional (Cdn$)
Senior note issuances (Cdn$)— 4,250 
Senior note issuances (US$)— — — 7,050 1.284 9,054 
Total issuances of senior notes— 13,304 
Senior note repayments (Cdn$)— (600)
Senior note repayments (US$)— — — (750)1.259 (944)
Total senior notes repayments— (1,544)
Net issuance of senior notes— 11,760 
Subordinated note issuances (US$)— — — 750 1.268951 
Net issuance of long-term debt— 12,711 
Three months ended September 30Nine months ended September 30
(In millions of dollars)2023202220232022
Long-term debt net of transaction costs, beginning of period41,136 31,456 31,733 18,688 
Net issuance of long-term debt2,389 — 7,789 12,711 
Long-term debt assumed — 4,526 — 
Loss (gain) on foreign exchange562 1,322 (23)1,534 
Deferred transaction costs incurred(27)(557)(31)(726)
Amortization of deferred transaction costs34 14 100 28 
Long-term debt net of transaction costs, end of period44,094 32,235 44,094 32,235 

In January 2023, we amended our revolving credit facility to further extend the maturity date of the $3 billion tranche to January 2028, from April 2026, and the $1 billion tranche to January 2026, from April 2024.

In April 2023, we drew the maximum $6 billion on the term loan facility upon closing the Shaw Transaction (see note 3), consisting of $2 billion from each of the three tranches. The three tranches mature on April 3, 2026, 2027, and
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2028, respectively. In September 2023, we repaid $500 million of the tranche maturing on April 3, 2027 such that the credit limit was reduced to $5.5 billion as at September 30, 2023. In October 2023, we repaid an additional $250 million of the tranche maturing on April 3, 2027, such that the credit limit has been further reduced to $5.25 billion.

In April 2023, we also assumed $4.55 billion principal amount of Shaw's senior notes upon closing the Shaw Transaction (see note 3).

Senior and Subordinated Notes
Issuance of senior and subordinated notes and related debt derivatives
Below is a summary of the senior and subordinated notes we issued during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
(In millions of dollars, except interest rates and discounts)
Transaction costs and discounts 2 (Cdn$)
Date issued Principal amountDue dateInterest rateDiscount/ premium at issuance
Total gross

proceeds 1 (Cdn$)
Upon issuance
Upon modification 3
2023 issuances
September 21, 2023 (senior)500 20265.650 %99.853 %500 3
n/a
September 21, 2023 (senior)1,000 20285.700 %99.871 %1,000 8
n/a
September 21, 2023 (senior)500 20305.800 %99.932 %500 4
n/a
September 21, 2023 (senior)1,000 20335.900 %99.441 %1,000 12
n/a
2022 issuances
February 11, 2022 (subordinated) 4
US750 20825.250 %At par951 13
n/a
March 11, 2022 (senior) 5
US1,000 20252.950 %99.934 %1,283 935
March 11, 2022 (senior)1,250 20253.100 %99.924 %1,250 7
n/a
March 11, 2022 (senior)US1,300 20273.200 %99.991 %1,674 1356
March 11, 2022 (senior)1,000 20293.750 %99.891 %1,000 739
March 11, 2022 (senior)US2,000 20323.800 %99.777 %2,567 27112
March 11, 2022 (senior)1,000 20324.250 %99.987 %1,000 640
March 11, 2022 (senior)US750 20424.500 %98.997 %966 2064
March 11, 2022 (senior)US2,000 20524.550 %98.917 %2,564 55168
March 11, 2022 (senior)1,000 20525.250 %99.483 %1,000 1243
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.
3    Accounted for as a modification of the respective financial liabilities.
4    Deferred transaction costs and discounts (if any) in the carrying value of the subordinated notes are recognized in net (loss) income using the effective interest method over a five-year period. The subordinated notes due 2082 can be redeemed at par on March 15, 2027 or on any subsequent interest payment date.
5    The US$1 billion senior notes due 2025 can be redeemed at par on or after March 15, 2023.

In September 2023, we issued senior notes with an aggregate principal amount of $3 billion. As a result, we received net proceeds of $2.98 billion which we expect to use for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of outstanding debt.

In July 2023, we completed an offer to exchange the US$7.05 billion of senior notes (Restricted Notes), which were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act), for an equal principal amount of new notes registered under the Securities Act (Exchange Notes). The terms of the Exchange Notes are substantially identical to the terms of the corresponding Restricted Notes, except that the Exchange Notes are registered under the Securities Act and the transfer restrictions, registration rights, and additional interest provisions applicable to the Restricted Notes do not apply to the Exchange Notes. The Exchange Notes represent the same debt as the Restricted Notes and they were issued under the same indenture that governed the applicable series of Restricted Notes.

In February 2022, we issued US$750 million subordinated notes due 2082 with an initial coupon of 5.25% for the first five years. Upon the occurrence of certain events involving a bankruptcy or insolvency of RCI, the outstanding principal and interest of such subordinated notes would automatically convert into preferred shares. Concurrently, we terminated $950 million of interest rate derivatives entered into in 2021 to hedge the interest rate risk associated with future debt issuances. Concurrent with the issuance, we also entered into debt derivatives to convert all interest
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and principal payment obligations to Canadian dollars. As a result, we received net proceeds of US$740 million ($938 million) from the issuance.

In March 2022, we issued $13.3 billion of senior notes, consisting of US$7.05 billion ($9.05 billion) and $4.25 billion (Shaw senior note financing), in order to partially finance the cash consideration for the Shaw Transaction (see note 3). These senior notes (except the $1.25 billion senior notes due 2025) contained a "special mandatory redemption" provision (SMR notes), which initially required them to be redeemed at 101% of principal amount (plus accrued interest) if the Shaw Transaction was not consummated prior to December 31, 2022 (SMR outside date). In August 2022, we received consent from the note holders of the SMR notes, and paid an initial consent fee of $557 million (including directly attributable transaction costs), to extend the SMR outside date to December 31, 2023. Because the Shaw Transaction had not yet been consummated by December 31, 2022, and we had not become obligated to complete a special mandatory redemption, we were required to pay $262 million ($55 million and US$152 million) of additional consent fees to the holders of the SMR notes in January 2023. We recognized approximately $12.8 billion of the net proceeds as "restricted cash and cash equivalents".

Concurrent with the Shaw senior note financing, we terminated certain derivatives (see note 12) we had entered into in 2021 to hedge the interest rate risk associated with future debt issuances. Concurrent with the US dollar-denominated issuances, we also entered into debt derivatives to convert all interest and principal payment obligations to Canadian dollars. As a result, we received net proceeds of US$6.95 billion ($8.93 billion) from the US dollar-denominated issuances.

Repayment of senior notes and related derivative settlements
During the nine months ended September 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.

In October 2023, we repaid the entire outstanding principal of our US$850 million 4.10% senior notes and the associated debt derivatives at maturity.

In November 2023, we repaid the entire outstanding principal of our $500 million 3.80% senior notes at maturity. There were no derivatives associated with these senior notes.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we repaid the entire outstanding principal amount of our $600 million 4.00% senior notes at maturity. There were no derivatives associated with these senior notes.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we repaid the entire outstanding principal amount of our US$750 million floating rate senior notes and the associated debt derivatives at maturity. As a result, we repaid $1,019 million, including $75 million 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 nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
 Three months ended September 30Nine months ended September 30
(In millions of dollars)2023202220232022
Lease liabilities, beginning of period2,467 1,997 2,028 1,957 
Net additions155 93 427 285 
Lease liabilities assumed — 327 — 
Interest on lease liabilities30 21 80 58 
Interest payments on lease liabilities(29)(19)(74)(55)
Principal payments of lease liabilities(99)(80)(264)(233)
Lease liabilities, end of period2,524 2,012 2,524 2,012 

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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 2023 and 2022.
Date declaredDate paidDividend per share (dollars)  
February 1, 2023April 3, 20230.50 
April 25, 2023July 5, 20230.50 
July 25, 2023October 3, 20230.50 
1.50 
January 26, 2022April 1, 20220.50 
April 19, 2022July 4, 20220.50 
July 26, 2022October 3, 20220.50 
November 8, 2022January 3, 20230.50 
  2.00 

On April 3, 2023, we issued 23.6 million Class B Non-Voting Shares as partial consideration for the Shaw Transaction (see note 3). On October 3, 2023, we issued 1.5 million Class B Non-Voting Shares as partial settlement of the dividend payable on that date under the terms of our dividend reinvestment plan.

On November 8, 2023, a dividend was declared of $0.50 per Class A Share and Class B Non-Voting Share to be paid on January 2, 2024 to shareholders of record on December 8, 2023.

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 (loss) income, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
  Three months ended September 30Nine months ended September 30
(In millions of dollars)2023202220232022
Stock options(23)(17)(13)(3)
Restricted share units(1)— 11 27 
Deferred share units(8)(10)(8)(4)
Equity derivative effect, net of interest receipt46 44 60 30 
Total stock-based compensation expense14 17 50 50 
As at September 30, 2023, we had a total liability recognized at its fair value of $150 million (December 31, 2022 - $229 million) related to stock-based compensation, including stock options, restricted share units (RSUs), and deferred share units (DSUs).

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, we paid $1 million and $68 million (2022 - $4 million and $60 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 nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
  Three months ended September 30, 2023Nine months ended September 30, 2023
(In number of units, except prices)Number of options
Weighted average
exercise price
Number of optionsWeighted average
exercise price
Outstanding, beginning of period10,688,208 $63.889,860,208 $63.58
Granted  1,594,879 $64.86
Exercised  (329,877)$54.90
Forfeited  (437,002)$67.44
Outstanding, end of period10,688,208 $63.8810,688,208 $63.88
Exercisable, end of period4,360,124 $63.264,360,124 $63.25
  Three months ended September 30, 2022Nine months ended September 30, 2022
(In number of units, except prices)Number of optionsWeighted average
exercise price
Number of optionsWeighted average
exercise price
Outstanding, beginning of period10,282,771 $63.576,494,001 $61.62
Granted— — 4,234,288 $65.73
Exercised— — (270,027)$51.13
Forfeited(325,720)$65.00(501,211)$64.26
Outstanding, end of period9,957,051 $63.529,957,051 $63.52
Exercisable, end of period3,084,989 $62.133,084,989 $62.13

We did not grant any performance options to certain key executives during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (2022 - nil and 2,469,014), respectively. The performance options granted in 2022 have certain non-market vesting conditions related to the Shaw Transaction.

Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to stock option plans was $9 million as at September 30, 2023 (December 31, 2022 - $14 million) and will be recognized in net (loss) 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 nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
  Three months ended September 30Nine months ended September 30
(In number of units)2023202220232022
Outstanding, beginning of period2,632,516 2,723,973 2,402,489 2,691,288 
Granted and reinvested dividends144,042 23,278 1,485,306 959,184 
Exercised(7,722)(22,457)(800,840)(631,776)
Forfeited(149,934)(154,832)(468,053)(448,734)
Outstanding, end of period2,618,902 2,569,962 2,618,902 2,569,962 

Included in the above table are grants of 117,352 and 711,247 performance RSUs to certain key employees during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (2022 - nil and 206,719), 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 $57 million as at September 30, 2023 (December 31, 2022 - $48 million) and will be recognized in net (loss) 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 nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
  Three months ended September 30Nine months ended September 30
(In number of units)2023202220232022
Outstanding, beginning of period1,007,497 1,249,563 1,139,885 1,421,342 
Granted and reinvested dividends16,309 16,796 68,824 41,934 
Exercised(10,555)(7,327)(194,537)(203,728)
Forfeited(1,797)— (2,718)(516)
Outstanding, end of period1,011,454 1,259,032 1,011,454 1,259,032 

Included in the above table are grants of 1,524 and 4,412 performance DSUs to certain key executives during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (2022 - nil).

There was no unrecognized stock-based compensation expenses related to these DSUs as at September 30, 2023 or December 31, 2022; all outstanding DSUs 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 nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 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 nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

During the three months ended June 30, 2023, Vancouver Professional Baseball LLP ceased being a related party to us as John C. Kerr no longer controls the entity. There were no transactions with this related party during the period it was related to us this year.

On closing of the Shaw Transaction, we entered into an advisory agreement with Brad Shaw, 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.

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.

NOTE 21: CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Videotron Ltd.
On April 3, 2023, Rogers and Videotron settled the lawsuit arising on October 29, 2021, when Videotron launched a lawsuit against Rogers in the Quebec Superior Court, in connection with an agreement entered into by the parties in 2013 for the development and operation of a joint LTE network in the province of Quebec. The lawsuit involved allegations by Videotron that Rogers breached its contractual obligations by developing its own network in the territory and sought damages of $850 million. Rogers remains committed to serving our customers through continued investment in the joint network.

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NOTE 22: SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Change in Net Operating Assets and Liabilities
  Three months ended September 30Nine months ended September 30
(In millions of dollars)2023202220232022
Accounts receivable, excluding financing receivables(186)(180)84 
Financing receivables(23)(54)66 153 
Contract assets(11)(25)
Inventories83 125 (10)210 
Other current assets(19)11 (34)(1)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities384 127 (66)(344)
Contract and other liabilities(43)(61)(9)(60)
Total change in net operating assets and liabilities185 154 (258)49 

Capital Expenditures
  Three months ended September 30Nine months ended September 30
(In millions of dollars)2023202220232022
Capital expenditures before proceeds on disposition1,107 872 3,096 2,299 
Proceeds on disposition(90)— (108)— 
Capital expenditures1,017 872 2,988 2,299 

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