Dr. John C. Malone takes de jure voting control of GCI Liberty (GLIBA)

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GCI Liberty, Inc. announced that, as of April 22, 2026, it has received all required regulatory approvals, including from the Federal Communications Commission, allowing its Chairman, Dr. John C. Malone, to hold de jure voting control of the company and its subsidiaries, including GCI Communication Corp.

An existing letter agreement dated December 31, 2024, that had limited Dr. Malone’s voting power to below 50% has terminated by its terms. Dr. Malone may now vote his equity ownership in full, representing an approximate 53.7% voting interest based on outstanding shares as of March 23, 2026.

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Regulatory approvals give GCI Liberty’s chairman de jure majority voting control.

The company states that all required approvals, including from the Federal Communications Commission, now permit Chairman Dr. John C. Malone to exercise full voting rights over his equity in GCI Liberty and its subsidiaries. A prior letter agreement had capped his voting power below 50%.

With that agreement terminated, his equity now represents about 53.7% voting interest based on outstanding shares as of March 23, 2026, establishing formal majority voting control. This concentrates decision-making authority at the board chairman level while leaving ownership levels unchanged from what was already held economically.

The disclosure is furnished under Regulation FD, indicating a focus on broadly informing the market about this change in voting status. Subsequent company filings and board actions will show how this majority voting position aligns with governance practices and strategic decisions over time.

8-K Event Classification

Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure

1 item

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Key Figures

Regulatory approval date: April 22, 2026 Voting interest: 53.7% voting interest Letter agreement date: December 31, 2024 +2 more

5 metrics

Regulatory approval date April 22, 2026 Date as of which all required approvals were received

Voting interest 53.7% voting interest Based on outstanding shares as of March 23, 2026

Letter agreement date December 31, 2024 Agreement that had limited voting power below 50%

Subsidiary referenced GCI Communication Corp. Subsidiary included in the de jure control statement

Outstanding shares reference date March 23, 2026 Date used to calculate 53.7% voting interest

Key Terms

de jure voting control, Regulation FD Disclosure, emerging growth company, Federal Communications Commission, +1 more

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de jure voting control financial

"allowing its Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr. John C. Malone, to hold de jure voting control of GCI Liberty"

Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory

"Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure."

Regulation FD disclosure requires public companies to share important, market-moving information with everyone at the same time instead of tipping off analysts or large investors first. Think of it as making sure all players on a field hear the same announcement simultaneously; that fairness helps investors trust that stock prices reflect the same information and reduces the risk of sudden, unfair trading advantages or regulatory penalties for selective leaks.

emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company x"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Federal Communications Commission regulatory

"including from the Federal Communications Commission, allowing its Chairman"

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent U.S. government agency that oversees and sets rules for radio, television, satellite, cable and wireless communications across the country. Investors care because the FCC issues licenses, allocates spectrum and enforces rules that can create or limit market access, affect costs, and shape revenue opportunities for telecom, media and technology companies—think of it as the referee and traffic controller for the airwaves and networks companies use.

voting interest financial

"which represents an approximate 53.7% voting interest based on outstanding shares"

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

04/22/2026 - 04:38 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): April 22, 2026

GCI LIBERTY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada

001-42742

36-5128842

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(Commission

File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

12300 Liberty Blvd.

Englewood, Colorado 80112

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (720) 875-5900

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

T
Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Series A GCI Group Common Stock	GLIBA	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Series C GCI Group Common Stock	GLIBK	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company x

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. x

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

As of April 22, 2026, GCI Liberty, Inc. (“GCI Liberty”) has received all required regulatory approvals, including from the Federal Communications Commission, allowing its Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr. John C. Malone, to hold de jure voting control of GCI Liberty and its subsidiaries, including GCI Communication Corp. As a result, the existing letter agreement, dated December 31, 2024, that limited Dr. Malone’s voting power to below 50% has terminated by its terms, and Dr. Malone may now vote his equity ownership in full, which represents an approximate 53.7% voting interest based on outstanding shares as of March 23, 2026.

This Current Report on Form 8-K is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission under Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed "filed" for any purpose.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: April 22, 2026


	GCI LIBERTY, INC.


	By:	/s/ Brittany A. Uthoff
		Name: Brittany A. Uthoff
		Title: Vice President

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did GCI Liberty (GLIBA) disclose about Dr. John C. Malone’s control?

GCI Liberty disclosed that Dr. John C. Malone now holds de jure voting control of the company. Regulatory approvals, including from the FCC, allow him to vote all of his equity, giving him majority voting power over GCI Liberty and its subsidiaries.

What is Dr. John C. Malone’s voting interest in GCI Liberty (GLIBA)?

Dr. John C. Malone’s equity ownership represents an approximate 53.7% voting interest in GCI Liberty. This figure is based on outstanding shares as of March 23, 2026, and reflects his formal majority voting control rather than a new economic investment.

What agreement limiting Dr. Malone’s voting power at GCI Liberty (GLIBA) ended?

An existing letter agreement dated December 31, 2024 that had limited Dr. Malone’s voting power to below 50% has terminated by its terms. With that agreement ended, he can now vote all of his equity, resulting in majority voting control of GCI Liberty.

Which regulators approved Dr. Malone’s de jure control of GCI Liberty (GLIBA)?

The company states that it received all required regulatory approvals, including from the Federal Communications Commission. These approvals allow Dr. John C. Malone to hold de jure voting control of GCI Liberty and key subsidiaries such as GCI Communication Corp.

Under which SEC item did GCI Liberty (GLIBA) furnish this control change?

GCI Liberty furnished this information under Item 7.01, Regulation FD Disclosure. The company also notes that the information is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall not be deemed filed for any purpose under the Exchange Act.

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