Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is filed by Altice USA, Inc. (not Optimum Communications, Inc., which is a subsidiary brand) on November 5, 2019. The report announces the financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2019. The company is incorporated in Delaware and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ATUS.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text itself does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference but not detailed in the body of this 8-K document.
Material Changes
No specific material changes versus the prior comparable period are quantified in this filing text. The document serves solely as a notification that the Q3 2019 results have been announced and directs readers to the attached press release for details.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes a standard disclaimer under General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K. It states that the information in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference into any Securities Act filing, except as expressly set forth by specific reference. No specific guidance, outlook, or risk factors are detailed in the text of this report.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific revenue and earnings figures in Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated November 5, 2019).
- Confirm the distinction between the registrant, Altice USA, Inc., and the brand name "Optimum Communications."
- Review the full press release for any forward-looking statements or guidance not included in this summary.
- Check the "unfiled" status of the financial data as noted in the General Instruction B.2 disclaimer.