Telefónica Terminates SEC Registration and Delists from NYSE

summarizeSummary

Telefónica, S.A. has filed to terminate its registration with the SEC and delist its American Depositary Shares (ADSs) from the NYSE, citing low trading volume in the U.S. market.

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• Termination of SEC Registration

  Telefónica, S.A. is terminating its registration of equity and debt securities under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, relying on Rule 12h-6(a) for equity and 12h-6(c) for debt.

• NYSE Delisting

  The company's American Depositary Shares (ADSs) were delisted from the NYSE effective January 18, 2026.

• Low U.S. Trading Volume Justification

  The decision is supported by U.S. trading volume for ADSs representing only 2.41% of the company's total worldwide trading volume over the past 12 months, falling below the 5% threshold.

• Continued Information Provision

  Telefónica will continue to publish certain information on its website under the Rule 12g3-2(b) exemption, despite ceasing SEC reporting.

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This filing signifies Telefónica's strategic decision to reduce its regulatory burden in the United States. While the company will continue to provide certain information on its website under Rule 12g3-2(b), the termination of SEC registration and NYSE delisting will reduce visibility and liquidity for U.S. investors who previously traded its American Depositary Shares (ADSs). The move is driven by the fact that U.S. trading volume for its ordinary shares represented only 2.41% of its worldwide trading volume, making U.S. registration less critical for the company. Investors should be aware of potential impacts on ease of trading and access to information.