Uniti Nominates Harold Zeitz for Election to its Board of Directors
Uniti Group (Nasdaq: UNIT) has nominated Harold Zeitz, current CEO of Ziply Fiber, for election as an independent director to its Board at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. Zeitz brings over 30 years of experience in broadband, telecom, wireless, financial services, gaming, and web services industries.
The Board also nominated current directors Francis X. 'Skip' Frantz (Chairman), Scott Bruce, Carmen Perez-Carlton, and Kenny Gunderman (President and CEO) for re-election. Jennifer Banner will not stand for re-election, concluding her decade of service on the Board.
Zeitz's nomination comes at a strategic time as Uniti aims to establish itself as a national fiber powerhouse and drive long-term growth and value creation.
Uniti Group (Nasdaq: UNIT) ha nominato Harold Zeitz, attuale CEO di Ziply Fiber, come candidato indipendente per l'elezione nel Consiglio di Amministrazione durante l'assemblea annuale degli azionisti del 2025. Zeitz porta con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza nei settori della banda larga, telecomunicazioni, wireless, servizi finanziari, gaming e servizi web.
Il Consiglio ha inoltre nominato per la rielezione gli attuali amministratori Francis X. 'Skip' Frantz (Presidente), Scott Bruce, Carmen Perez-Carlton e Kenny Gunderman (Presidente e CEO). Jennifer Banner non si presenterà per la rielezione, concludendo così un decennio di servizio nel Consiglio.
La nomina di Zeitz arriva in un momento strategico, poiché Uniti mira a consolidarsi come un punto di riferimento nazionale nella fibra ottica e a promuovere una crescita sostenibile e la creazione di valore a lungo termine.
Uniti Group (Nasdaq: UNIT) ha nominado a Harold Zeitz, actual CEO de Ziply Fiber, para su elección como director independiente en la Junta en la reunión anual de accionistas de 2025. Zeitz aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en las industrias de banda ancha, telecomunicaciones, inalámbrico, servicios financieros, juegos y servicios web.
La Junta también nominó para la reelección a los actuales directores Francis X. 'Skip' Frantz (Presidente), Scott Bruce, Carmen Perez-Carlton y Kenny Gunderman (Presidente y CEO). Jennifer Banner no se presentará para la reelección, concluyendo su década de servicio en la Junta.
La nominación de Zeitz llega en un momento estratégico, ya que Uniti busca consolidarse como una potencia nacional en fibra óptica y fomentar el crecimiento a largo plazo y la creación de valor.
Uniti Group (나스닥: UNIT)는 2025년 주주총회에서 독립 이사로 선출하기 위해 현재 Ziply Fiber의 CEO인 Harold Zeitz를 이사회 후보로 지명했습니다. Zeitz는 광대역, 통신, 무선, 금융 서비스, 게임 및 웹 서비스 산업에서 30년 이상의 경력을 보유하고 있습니다.
이사회는 또한 현 이사인 Francis X. 'Skip' Frantz(의장), Scott Bruce, Carmen Perez-Carlton, Kenny Gunderman(사장 겸 CEO)을 재선출 후보로 지명했습니다. Jennifer Banner는 재선에 출마하지 않으며, 10년간의 이사회 활동을 마무리합니다.
Zeitz의 지명은 Uniti가 전국적인 광섬유 강자로 자리매김하고 장기적인 성장과 가치 창출을 추진하려는 전략적 시기에 이루어졌습니다.
Uniti Group (Nasdaq : UNIT) a proposé Harold Zeitz, actuel PDG de Ziply Fiber, pour être élu administrateur indépendant lors de l'assemblée générale annuelle des actionnaires de 2025. Zeitz apporte plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans les secteurs du haut débit, des télécommunications, du sans-fil, des services financiers, du jeu et des services web.
Le conseil d'administration a également proposé la réélection des administrateurs actuels Francis X. 'Skip' Frantz (président), Scott Bruce, Carmen Perez-Carlton et Kenny Gunderman (président-directeur général). Jennifer Banner ne se représentera pas, mettant fin à une décennie de service au sein du conseil.
La nomination de Zeitz intervient à un moment stratégique, alors qu'Uniti cherche à s'imposer comme un acteur national majeur de la fibre optique et à stimuler la croissance à long terme ainsi que la création de valeur.
Uniti Group (Nasdaq: UNIT) hat Harold Zeitz, den derzeitigen CEO von Ziply Fiber, für die Wahl als unabhängiges Vorstandsmitglied auf der Hauptversammlung 2025 nominiert. Zeitz bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Breitband, Telekommunikation, Wireless, Finanzdienstleistungen, Gaming und Webservices mit.
Der Vorstand hat außerdem die amtierenden Direktoren Francis X. 'Skip' Frantz (Vorsitzender), Scott Bruce, Carmen Perez-Carlton und Kenny Gunderman (Präsident und CEO) für die Wiederwahl nominiert. Jennifer Banner wird nicht zur Wiederwahl antreten und damit ihr zehnjähriges Engagement im Vorstand beenden.
Die Nominierung von Zeitz erfolgt zu einem strategisch wichtigen Zeitpunkt, da Uniti sich als nationale Glasfasergröße etablieren und langfristiges Wachstum sowie Wertschöpfung vorantreiben möchte.
- Addition of industry veteran Harold Zeitz brings valuable expertise in fiber, broadband, and telecom sectors
- Strategic board restructuring aligned with company's growth objectives
- Maintenance of leadership continuity with re-election of current key directors
- Loss of long-term board member Jennifer Banner and her decade of experience
Jennifer Banner Recognized for Her 10 Years of Dedicated Service
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Uniti Group Inc. (“Uniti” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: UNIT) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has nominated Harold Zeitz for election to the Board as an independent director at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). The Board also nominated current directors, Francis X. “Skip” Frantz (Chairman of the Board), Scott Bruce, Carmen Perez-Carlton, and Kenny Gunderman (President and CEO of Uniti) for re-election to the Board. The Company also announced that Jennifer Banner will not stand for re-election, and her current term as a director will end at the Annual Meeting following a decade of service. The Board acknowledges with gratitude Ms. Banner’s service on the Board and her contributions to Uniti and its management team.
Zeitz currently serves as CEO of Ziply Fiber, the leading fiber internet provider in the Pacific Northwest. He will bring to the Board over 30 years of experience in leading companies that deliver superior experiences to customers in the broadband, telecom, wireless, financial services, gaming and web services industries.
“We are delighted to announce the nomination of Harold to the Uniti Board at this exciting time for our company,” said Mr. Frantz, Chairman of the Board. “Harold is a highly respected leader with deep expertise in our industry. His strategic insights and experience will be invaluable as we continue to execute our strategy to create a national fiber powerhouse and drive long-term growth and value creation.”
“I am delighted to have the opportunity to join Uniti’s Board,” said Zeitz. “Uniti is at an exciting point in its journey, and I am looking forward to working with the Board and the management team to help drive its strategic goals forward, fulfill its enormous potential, and create long-term value for Uniti’s shareholders."
“We are very grateful for Jenny’s impactful and lasting service to Uniti,” added Frantz. “We have benefited greatly from her thoughtful counsel and leadership over the past ten years.”
ABOUT HAROLD ZEITZ
Harold Zeitz serves as Chief Executive Officer of Ziply Fiber. Prior to joining Ziply Fiber, Mr. Zeitz served as President and COO of Wave Broadband, a leading broadband data company in WA, OR and CA. He also served in executive and leadership roles at Classmates, IGT, RealNetworks, Sharebuilder, AT&T Wireless and McCaw Cellular. Mr. Zeitz holds a BA in Economics from Northwestern University and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He is a Board Trustee at Horizon House and a Board Member of Race Communications.
ABOUT UNITI
Uniti, an internally managed real estate investment trust, is engaged in the acquisition and construction of mission critical communications infrastructure, and is a leading provider of fiber and other wireless solutions for the communications industry. As of December 31, 2024, Uniti owns approximately 145,000 fiber route miles, 8.8 million fiber strand miles, and other communications real estate throughout the United States. Additional information about Uniti can be found on its website at www.uniti.com.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT
The Company intends to file a proxy statement and proxy card (the “2025 Proxy Statement”) with the SEC in connection with the solicitation of proxies for the Annual Meeting. This communication is not intended to be, and is not, a substitute for the 2025 Proxy Statement or any other document that the Company may file with the SEC in connection with the Annual Meeting. The 2025 Proxy Statement will contain important information about the Company, the Annual Meeting, and related matters.
BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY ARE URGED TO READ ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH OR FURNISHED TO THE SEC, INCLUDING THE 2025 PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. These documents, including the definitive 2025 Proxy Statement (and any amendments or supplements thereto) and other documents filed by the Company with the SEC, are available for no charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and at the Company’s investor relations website at https://investor.uniti.com/financial-information/sec-filings.
PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION
The Company, its directors and certain of its executive officers will be participants in the solicitation of proxies from stockholders in respect of the Annual Meeting. Information regarding the names of the Company’s directors and executive officers and their respective interests in the Company by security holdings or otherwise is set forth in the Company’s proxy statement for the 2024 Annual Meeting of stockholders, filed with the SEC on April 11, 2024 (the “2024 Proxy Statement”) and will be set forth in the 2025 Proxy Statement and accompanying solicitation materials. To the extent holdings of such participants in the Company’s securities have changed since the amounts described in the 2024 Proxy Statement, such changes have been reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC (these documents may be obtained as indicated above).
INVESTOR AND MEDIA CONTACTS:
Paul Bullington, 251-662-1512
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
paul.bullington@uniti.com
Bill DiTullio, 501-850-0872
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasury
bill.ditullio@uniti.com
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