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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jan 20, 2026)

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Other Events
Filing Date
Filed January 20, 2026
Period End
January 20, 2026
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VZ
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K201

VZ filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 201 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

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01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed January 20, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

On January 20, 2026, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) completed its previously announced acquisition of Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. (Frontier) under the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated September 4, 2024.

Merger Sub, a Verizon subsidiary, merged into Frontier, which survived as a wholly owned Verizon subsidiary. The filing is a brief Item 8.01 (Other Events) disclosure, so it does not include financial results, purchase price allocation, or updated guidance. The key deal term disclosed is that each outstanding Frontier common share was converted into the right to receive $38.50a in cash, without interest.

Shares already owned by Verizon, Frontier, or Merger Sub were cancelled for no consideration. Investors should note that the filing confirms closing and the cash consideration per share, but the total transaction value, financing details, and expected synergies must be taken from earlier announcements and Verizon's periodic reports.

For investors, the completion marks Verizon's entry into full ownership of Frontier's fiber-heavy broadband footprint, which should be watched in future quarterly filings for effects on revenue growth, capital expenditures, leverage, and integration progress. The 8-K itself provides no direct evidence of near-term earnings impact.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Verizon completed its acquisition of Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. on January 20, 2026, under the September 4, 2024 Merger Agreement.
  2. Frontier became a wholly owned subsidiary of Verizon after Merger Sub merged into Frontier, with Frontier as the surviving corporation.
  3. Each outstanding Frontier common share was converted into the right to receive $38.50 in cash, without interest.
  4. Frontier shares already held by Verizon, Frontier, or Merger Sub were cancelled without consideration.
  5. The filing is a limited Item 8.01 disclosure and does not include financial statements, purchase price allocation, or updated guidance.
  6. Investors should look to subsequent Verizon periodic reports for financial impact, integration progress, and deal financing effects.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What did Verizon announce in this 8-K filing?

    Verizon disclosed that it completed its acquisition of Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. on January 20, 2026, with Frontier becoming a wholly owned subsidiary following a merger with Verizon's Merger Sub.

  2. How much were Frontier shareholders paid?

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

  3. What happened to Frontier shares Verizon already owned?

    Shares owned by Verizon, Frontier, or Merger Sub immediately before the effective time were cancelled and received no consideration.

  4. Does this filing show the financial impact of the deal on Verizon?

    No. The filing only confirms the completion of the transaction and the cash consideration. Financial effects such as revenue contribution, debt, and synergies would appear in Verizon's later earnings releases and periodic reports.

  5. When was the Merger Agreement signed?

    The Agreement and Plan of Merger among Verizon, Frontier, and France Merger Sub Inc. is dated as of September 4, 2024.

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