Optimum Communications, Inc. reports a Schedule 13G/A amendment disclosing that Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC and Israel A. Englander hold shared voting power and shared dispositive power of 9,523,665 shares of Class A Common Stock, representing 3.2% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing includes a Joint Filing Agreement dated May 13, 2026 among the three filers and clarifies that the disclosed positions are held by entities subject to the filers' voting control or investment discretion.
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Insights
13G/A reports passive group holdings with shared control over 9,523,665 shares (3.2%).
The amendment lists shared voting power and shared dispositive power of 9,523,665 shares as potentially beneficially owned by Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC and Israel A. Englander as of 03/31/2026. The filing states these shares are held by entities over which the filers have voting or investment discretion.
The Joint Filing Agreement dated May 13, 2026 formalizes joint reporting. The immediate investor impact is limited: the filing documents ownership percentages and control relationships rather than active transactions, and future disclosures would show any material changes.
Key Figures
Shared Voting Power:9,523,665 sharesShared Dispositive Power:9,523,665 sharesPercent of Class:3.2%+1 more
4 metrics
Shared Voting Power9,523,665 sharesas of 03/31/2026
Shared Dispositive Power9,523,665 sharesas of 03/31/2026
Percent of Class3.2%Class A Common Stock as of 03/31/2026
Joint Filing AgreementMay 13, 2026date of agreement among filers
Key Terms
Joint Filing Agreement, beneficially owned, shared dispositive power
3 terms
Joint Filing Agreementregulatory
"Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of May 13, 2026"
beneficially ownedregulatory
"The securities disclosed herein as potentially beneficially owned by Millennium Management LLC"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
shared dispositive powerregulatory
"Shared Dispositive Power 9,523,665.00"
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
Optimum Communications, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
02156K103
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
02156K103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Millennium Management LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
9,523,665.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
9,523,665.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
9,523,665.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
3.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
02156K103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Millennium Group Management LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
9,523,665.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
9,523,665.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
9,523,665.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
3.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
02156K103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Israel A. Englander
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
9,523,665.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
9,523,665.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
9,523,665.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
3.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Optimum Communications, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1 Court Square West, Long Island City, New York 11101
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Millennium Management LLC
Millennium Group Management LLC
Israel A. Englander
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
Millennium Management LLC
399 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Millennium Group Management LLC
399 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Israel A. Englander
c/o Millennium Management LLC
399 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10022
(c)
Citizenship:
Millennium Management LLC - Delaware
Millennium Group Management LLC - Delaware
Israel A. Englander - United States
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
02156K103
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
See response to Item 9 on each cover page.
(b)
Percent of class:
See response to Item 11 on each cover page.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See response to Item 5 on each cover page.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See response to Item 6 on each cover page.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See response to Item 7 on each cover page.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See response to Item 8 on each cover page.
The securities disclosed herein as potentially beneficially owned by Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC and Mr. Englander are held by entities subject to voting control and investment discretion by Millennium Management LLC and/or other investment managers that may be controlled by Millennium Group Management LLC (the managing member of Millennium Management LLC) and Mr. Englander (the sole voting trustee of the managing member of Millennium Group Management LLC). The foregoing should not be construed in and of itself as an admission by Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC or Mr. Englander as to beneficial ownership of the securities held by such entities.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
See Exhibit I
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Millennium Management LLC
Signature:
/s/ Gil Raviv
Name/Title:
Gil Raviv, Global General Counsel
Date:
05/13/2026
Millennium Group Management LLC
Signature:
/s/ Gil Raviv
Name/Title:
Gil Raviv, Global General Counsel
Date:
05/13/2026
Israel A. Englander
Signature:
/s/ Israel A. Englander
Name/Title:
Israel A. Englander
Date:
05/13/2026
Exhibit Information
Exhibit I: Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of May 13, 2026, by and among Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC and Israel A. Englander.
What does the Optimum (ATUS) 13G/A amendment disclose about Millennium's position?
The amendment discloses shared voting and dispositive power over 9,523,665 shares, equal to 3.2% of Class A common stock as of 03/31/2026. It notes those shares are held by entities subject to the filers' control or discretion.
Does the Schedule 13G/A indicate Millennium is the beneficial owner of the shares for ATUS?
The filing states the shares are potentially beneficially owned by the filers and held by entities subject to their control; it explicitly cautions this should not be construed as an admission of beneficial ownership.
What is the role of the Joint Filing Agreement in the ATUS 13G/A amendment?
The Joint Filing Agreement dated May 13, 2026 documents that Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC and Israel A. Englander are jointly filing the schedule and reporting the shared powers over the disclosed shares.
How material is the 3.2% position reported in the Optimum (ATUS) filing?
The filing reports a 3.2% stake represented by 9,523,665 shares. The amendment records ownership and reporting relationships; it does not assert any transaction or change in control in the provided excerpt.
