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AT&T INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jun 29, 2015)

Filed June 29, 2015For Securities:TT-PCTBBT-PA

Summary

AT&T Inc. (T) filed an 8-K on June 29, 2015, to announce a further short-term extension of the "Termination Date" for its Agreement and Plan of Merger with DIRECTV, originally dated May 18, 2014. This extension is intended to allow sufficient time to obtain final regulatory approvals necessary for the completion of the merger. AT&T indicated that the transaction is expected to close very soon, suggesting that all major hurdles have been cleared and only final administrative steps remain. This filing is significant for investors as it provides an update on the critical DIRECTV acquisition. The continued push towards closing the deal signals AT&T's commitment to expanding its media and entertainment footprint. Investors should monitor the official closing announcement for confirmation of the merger's consummation, which will mark a substantial development in AT&T's strategic growth initiatives.

Key Highlights

  • 1AT&T and DIRECTV have agreed to a short-term extension of their merger agreement's Termination Date.
  • 2The extension is solely to facilitate the final regulatory approvals required to close the merger.
  • 3The Merger Agreement was originally dated May 18, 2014.
  • 4AT&T expects the merger to be consummated shortly after this extension.
  • 5This filing indicates progress towards the closing of the significant DIRECTV acquisition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to inform investors that AT&T and DIRECTV have agreed to extend the termination date of their merger agreement by a short period to obtain final regulatory approvals needed to close the deal.

AT&T expects the merger to be consummated shortly after this extension, indicating that the closing is imminent.

The original Agreement and Plan of Merger between AT&T and DIRECTV was dated May 18, 2014.

The filing states the extension is to 'facilitate obtaining final regulatory approval,' implying that approvals are largely secured and this is a procedural step rather than a new obstacle.