Deutsche Bank reports 5.2% stake in Optimum Communications (ATUS)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Optimum Communications, Inc. ownership disclosure: Deutsche Bank AG reports beneficial ownership of 14,927,405 shares of Class A Common Stock, representing 5.2% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows shared voting and shared dispositive power over those shares; signature dated 05/13/2026.

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Institutional Ownership Analyst

Deutsche Bank reports a passive, >5% position in Optimum Communications.

The Schedule 13G lists 14,927,405 shares beneficially owned, equal to 5.2% of Class A Common Stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing attributes shared voting and dispositive power, indicating the position is held in accounts or through affiliates rather than sole control.

Timing: the report date is 03/31/2026 with a signature on 05/13/2026. Cash‑flow treatment and disposition intent are not specified in the excerpt.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 14,927,405 shares Percent of class: 5.2% CUSIP: 02156K103 +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership 14,927,405 shares Amount beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026

Percent of class 5.2% Percent of Class A Common Stock reported

CUSIP 02156K103 Class A Common Stock identifier

Report date 03/31/2026 Date tied to the ownership figure

Signature date 05/13/2026 Date signed by Michael Caro, Vice President

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, Beneficially owned, Shared voting power

3 terms

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Item 1. Name of issuer: Optimum Communications, Inc. (Schedule 13G filing)"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

Beneficially owned financial

"Item 4. Ownership (a) Amount beneficially owned: 14927405.00"

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 voting power regulatory

"(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 14927405.00"

Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.

FAQ

What stake does Deutsche Bank hold in Optimum Communications (ATUS)?

Deutsche Bank reports beneficial ownership of 14,927,405 shares, representing 5.2% of Class A Common Stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing indicates shared voting and dispositive power over those shares.

Was Deutsche Bank listed as sole or shared controller of the shares?

The filing states Deutsche Bank has shared voting and shared dispositive power over 14,927,405 shares. It reports 0 shares of sole voting or sole dispositive power.

What form was used to disclose Deutsche Bank's holdings in ATUS?

Deutsche Bank filed a Schedule 13G for Class A Common Stock (CUSIP 02156K103 reporting passive ownership of 5.2% as of 03/31/2026, signed on 05/13/2026.)

Does the Schedule 13G indicate Deutsche Bank plans to sell shares?

The excerpt lists beneficial ownership and power details but does not state any intended sales or transfers. The filing does not provide cash‑flow or disposition plans in the provided text.

Who signed the Schedule 13G for Deutsche Bank?

The filing is signed by Michael Caro, Vice President, with signature dates shown as 05/13/2026 in the provided excerpt.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/13/2026 - 05:14 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Optimum Communications, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock

(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

DEUTSCHE BANK AG\

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

GERMANY

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 14,927,405.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 14,927,405.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

14,927,405.00

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)

5.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

FI

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 02156K103

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc\

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 14,927,405.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 14,927,405.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

14,927,405.00

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)

5.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

BD, CO

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, NY 11101
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: DEUTSCHE BANK AG\
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 1 COLUMBUS CIRCLE, NEW YORK, NY, 10019
(c)	Citizenship: 2M
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 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).
	a bank organized under the laws under the Federal Republic of Germany
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 14927405.00
(b)	Percent of class: 5.2 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 14927405.00
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 14927405.00
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
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.
	Not Applicable
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 foreign regulatory scheme applicable to a bank organized under the laws under the Federal Republic of Germany is substantially comparable to the regulatory scheme applicable to the functionally equivalent U.S. institution(s). I also undertake to furnish to the Commission staff, upon request, information that would otherwise be disclosed in a Schedule 13D.

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.

DEUTSCHE BANK AG\

Signature:	Michael Caro
Name/Title:	Vice President
Date:	05/13/2026

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc\

Signature:	Michael Caro
Name/Title:	Vice President
Date:	05/13/2026