Frontier Communications Completes Acquisition by Verizon, Delists from Nasdaq

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Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition by Verizon Communications Inc., resulting in the company becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary and its common stock being delisted from Nasdaq.

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• Merger Consummated

  Verizon Communications Inc. completed its acquisition of Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. on January 20, 2026, making Frontier a wholly-owned subsidiary.

• Delisting from Nasdaq

  Frontier's common stock was delisted from Nasdaq, with trading halted prior to market open on the closing date, and the company intends to terminate its SEC registration.

• Cash Payout to Shareholders

  Each outstanding share of common stock was converted into the right to receive $38.50 in cash, without interest.

• Significant Debt Repayment

  Over $2.1 billion in outstanding debt obligations, including a Credit Agreement and a Warehouse Credit Agreement, were repaid in connection with the merger.

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This 8-K filing marks the definitive end of Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. as an independent publicly traded entity. The completion of the acquisition by Verizon Communications Inc. means that Frontier's common stock has been delisted from Nasdaq, and shareholders have received a cash payment of $38.50 per share, which is at the higher end of its recent trading range. This transaction also involved the repayment of over $2.1 billion in debt and a complete change in the company's board and executive leadership, reflecting its new status as a wholly-owned subsidiary. For investors, this event finalizes the investment thesis for Frontier, converting equity holdings into cash. The company's corporate governance documents were also amended to reflect its new private status.