VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC 8-K

What Happened Verizon Communications Inc. announced on January 20, 2026 that it completed the previously announced acquisition of Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. under the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated September 4, 2024. At the Effective Time, Merger Sub (France Merger Sub Inc.) merged with and into Frontier, with Frontier surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of Verizon. Each outstanding share of Frontier common stock was cancelled and converted into the right to receive $38.50 in cash.

Key Details

• Effective date of merger: January 20, 2026.
• Cash consideration: $38.50 per share of Frontier common stock (no interest).
• Structure: Merger Sub merged into Frontier; Frontier survives as a wholly owned subsidiary of Verizon.
• Shares owned by Verizon, Frontier or Merger Sub immediately prior to the Effective Time were cancelled for no consideration.

Why It Matters This 8‑K confirms the deal announced in 2024 is now complete and that Frontier is no longer a publicly traded company. Frontier shareholders received cash per share, and Frontier now operates as a Verizon subsidiary. For investors, the filing is a final legal notice of the acquisition’s closing and the cash-out terms for Frontier holders.