OPTUHIGH SIGNALMANAGEMENT10-K

OPTU underwent a complete corporate rebranding from Altice USA, Inc. to Optimum Communications, Inc., representing a fundamental shift in corporate identity and strategic positioning.

This comprehensive rebranding suggests management is distancing the company from the Altice corporate umbrella and repositioning as a standalone U.S.-focused broadband provider. The change from describing itself as a holding company to emphasizing direct service delivery across 21 states indicates a more operationally-focused identity, which could signal strategic autonomy or preparation for structural changes.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

The financial results show mixed operational performance during this transition period. R&D spending meaningfully increased to $33.4 million, suggesting continued investment in technology capabilities. However, operating cash flow declined notably from $1.6 billion to $1.2 billion, indicating some pressure on cash generation that warrants monitoring as the company executes its rebranding strategy.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
R&D Expense
P&L
+50%
$22.3M→$33.4M

R&D investment increased 50% — signals commitment to future product development, though near-term margin impact.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
-22.4%
$1.6B→$1.2B

Operating cash flow softened — monitor whether temporary working capital timing or structural deterioration.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-13
PRIOR — 2025-02-13
ADDED
Aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of Optimum Communications, Inc.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 50 7A.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 73 9A.
Form 10-K Summary 82 * Some or all of these items are omitted because Optimum Communications, Inc.
(together with its subsidiaries, the "Company," "Optimum Communications," "we," "us," or "our") is one of the largest broadband communications and video services providers in the United States.
We deliver high-speed broadband, video, mobile, and advertising services to residential and business customers across 21 states.
In November 2025, we amended our certificate of incorporation to change our corporate name from Altice USA, Inc.
On November 19, 2025, our Class A common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the new ticker symbol "OPTU" (formerly "ATUS").
We are a holding company that does not conduct any business operations of our own.
Optimum Communications acquired Cablevision Systems Corporation ("Cablevision") on June 21, 2016 (the "Cablevision Acquisition").
REMOVED
Aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of Altice USA, Inc.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 47 7A.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 69 9A.
Form 10-K Summary 76 * Some or all of these items are omitted because Altice USA, Inc.
("Altice USA," "we" or the "Company") was incorporated in Delaware on September 14, 2015.
Altice USA is a holding company that does not conduct any business operations of its own.
Altice USA acquired Cablevision Systems Corporation ("Cablevision") on June 21, 2016 (the "Cablevision Acquisition").
We deliver broadband, video, telephony and mobile services to approximately 4.6 million residential and business customers across our footprint.
The following table presents certain financial data and metrics for Altice USA: Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in thousands, except percentage data) Customer Relationships (a) 4,550.3 4,743.5 4,879.7 Revenue $ 8,954,417 $ 9,237,064 $ 9,647,659 Adjusted EBITDA (b) $ 3,413,181 $ 3,608,890 $ 3,866,537 Adjusted EBITDA as % of Revenue 38.1 % 39.1 % 40.1 % Net income (loss) attributable to Altice USA, Inc.
stockholders $ (102,918) $ 53,198 $ 194,563 (a) Customer metrics do not include mobile-only customers.
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