Verizon announces expiration and final results of its private exchange offers and consent solicitations for 11 series of notes

NEW YORK, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”) (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the expiration and final results, as of 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on June 16, 2026 (the “Expiration Date”), which was also the Extended Early Participation Date (as defined in Verizon’s press release relating to the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations dated June 2, 2026 (the “Early Results Press Release”), of its previously announced (i) offers to exchange (the “Exchange Offers”), on behalf of certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, any and all of the outstanding series of debt securities listed below (the “Old Notes”) for specified series of newly issued notes of Verizon (collectively, the “New Notes”) and (ii) solicitations of consents (the “Consent Solicitations”), on behalf of such subsidiaries, to the proposed amendments to the indentures governing the Old Notes (with respect to each series of Old Notes, the “Proposed Amendments”) in order to, among other things, eliminate certain of the restrictive covenants and other provisions contained therein, each on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation Statement dated May 11, 2026 (the “Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation Statement” and, together with the accompanying letter of transmittal (the “Letter of Transmittal”) and eligibility letter, the “Exchange Offer Documents”), as amended by the Early Results Press Release.

Verizon today also announced the final results of its separate, previously announced cash tender offers, for its own account and on behalf of certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, to purchase 20 series of outstanding notes, including the Old Notes, and consent solicitations for the Old Notes (the “Separate Consent Solicitations”), on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement dated May 11, 2026, as amended by Verizon’s press releases relating to the tender offers and Separate Consent Solicitations dated June 2, 2026. Consents delivered for a series of Old Notes in connection with the Exchange Offers were cumulated with the consents delivered for such series in connection with the Separate Consent Solicitations. The cash tender offers are separate and distinct from the Exchange Offers, and neither the Exchange Offers nor the separate cash tender offers are conditioned upon the consummation of such other offers.

Verizon’s obligation to accept Old Notes (and the related consents) tendered in the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations was subject to the terms and conditions described in the Exchange Offer Documents, as amended. As of the Expiration Date, the requisite consents to effect the applicable Proposed Amendments were received in connection with the Consent Solicitations and Separate Consent Solicitations with respect to the 6.860% Debentures due 2028, 6.730% Debentures, Series G due 2028, 8.375% Debentures due 2029, 7.875% Debentures due 2029, 8.625% Debentures due 2031 and 7.875% Senior Notes due 2032. The completion of any Exchange Offer with respect to a series of Old Notes was not conditioned on the receipt of the requisite consents in the related Consent Solicitation. All conditions to the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations were deemed to be satisfied or waived by Verizon as of the Expiration Date.

Verizon has accepted all Old Notes (and the related consents) validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Expiration Date. The table below sets forth, for each series of Old Notes, the principal amount accepted for exchange and the previously announced Total Consideration (as defined in the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation Statement, as amended), which includes the Early Participation Payment and the separate cash Consent Payment (each as defined in the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation Statement, as amended), payable on June 22, 2026 (the “Settlement Date”).

When issued, each series of New Notes will have the same economic terms as the corresponding series of Old Notes, including maturity date, interest rate, and interest payment dates, and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or any state securities laws. Therefore, such New Notes may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Verizon will enter into a registration rights agreement with respect to such New Notes on the Settlement Date.

Only holders who duly completed and returned an eligibility letter certifying that they were either (1) “qualified institutional buyers” as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act or (2) non-“U.S. persons” (as defined in Rule 902 under the Securities Act) located outside of the United States and who were “Non-U.S. qualified offerees” (as defined in the eligibility letter) were authorized to receive the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation Statement and to participate in the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations (each such holder, an “Eligible Holder”). Eligible Holders of Old Notes accepted for exchange will receive the Total Consideration on the Settlement Date.

Global Bondholder Services Corporation has acted as the Exchange Agent and Information Agent for the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations. Questions or requests for assistance related to the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations, or for additional copies of the Exchange Offer Documents may be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation at (855) 654-2015 (toll-free) or (212) 430-3774 (collect). You may also contact your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations.

This announcement is for informational purposes only. This announcement is not an offer to exchange or a solicitation of an offer to exchange any Old Notes. The Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations have been made solely pursuant to the Exchange Offer Documents. The Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations have not been made to holders of Old Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in which the securities laws or blue sky laws require the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations will be deemed to be made on behalf of Verizon by the dealer managers or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.

This communication and any other documents or materials relating to the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations have not been approved by an authorized person for the purposes of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended (the “FSMA”). Accordingly, this announcement is not being distributed to, and must not be passed on to, persons within the United Kingdom save in circumstances where section 21(1) of the FSMA does not apply. Accordingly, this communication is only addressed to and directed at persons who are outside the United Kingdom and (i) persons falling within the definition of investment professionals (as defined in Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the “Financial Promotion Order”)), or (ii) within Article 43 of the Financial Promotion Order, or (iii) high net worth companies and other persons to whom it may lawfully be communicated falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Financial Promotion Order, or (iv) to whom an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of Section 21 of the FSMA) in connection with the issue or sale of any securities may otherwise lawfully be communicated or caused to be communicated (such persons together being “relevant persons”). The New Notes are only available to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such New Notes will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on any document or material relating to the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations or any of their contents.

This communication and any other documents or materials relating to the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations are only addressed to and directed at persons in member states of the European Economic Area (the “EEA”), who are “Qualified Investors” within the meaning of Article 2(e) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129. The New Notes are only available to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such New Notes, will be engaged in only with, Qualified Investors. The Exchange Offers are only available to Qualified Investors. None of the information in any document or material relating to the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations should be acted upon or relied upon in any member state of the EEA by persons who are not Qualified Investors.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

In this communication Verizon has made forward-looking statements, including regarding the conduct and completion of the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but only predictions and generally can be identified by use of statements that include phrases such as “will,” “may,” “should,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “expect,” “plan,” “appear,” “project,” “estimate,” “hope,” “intend,” “target,” “forecast,” or other words or phrases of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe our objectives, plans or goals also are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated, including those discussed in the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation Statement under the heading “Risk Factors” and under similar headings in other documents that are incorporated by reference in the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation Statement. Eligible Holders are urged to consider these risks and uncertainties carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release, and Verizon undertakes no obligation to update publicly these forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events might or might not occur. Verizon cannot assure you that projected results or events will be achieved.

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