Optimum Communications (NYSE: ATUS) gets 5.1% passive stake disclosed by Millennium

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Optimum Communications, Inc. received a Schedule 13G reporting a significant passive ownership position by Millennium-affiliated entities and Israel A. Englander. Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC and Mr. Englander report beneficial ownership of 14,685,006 shares of Class A common stock, representing 5.1% of the outstanding class as of the event date of December 26, 2025. The filing shows shared voting and dispositive power over all reported shares, with no sole voting or dispositive power. The filers certify that the shares were not acquired to change or influence control of the company, indicating a passive investment stance.

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, par value $0.01 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

02156K103

(CUSIP Number)

12/26/2025

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 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 14,685,006.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 14,685,006.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

14,685,006.00

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)

5.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 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 14,685,006.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 14,685,006.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

14,685,006.00

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)

5.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 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 14,685,006.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 14,685,006.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

14,685,006.00

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)

5.1 %

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.
	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.
	If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) 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:	01/02/2026

Millennium Group Management LLC

Signature:	/s/ Gil Raviv
Name/Title:	Gil Raviv, Global General Counsel
Date:	01/02/2026

Israel A. Englander

Signature:	/s/ Israel A. Englander
Name/Title:	Israel A. Englander
Date:	01/02/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit I: Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of January 2, 2026, by and among Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC and Israel A. Englander.

FAQ

What stake in Optimum Communications, Inc. (ATUS) is reported in this Schedule 13G?

The filing reports beneficial ownership of 14,685,006 shares of Optimum Communications, Inc. Class A common stock, representing 5.1% of the class as of the event date.

Who are the reporting persons in the Optimum Communications, Inc. (ATUS) Schedule 13G?

The reporting persons are Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC, and Israel A. Englander, each reporting the same 14,685,006 shares as beneficially owned.

Does the Millennium group have voting control over ATUS shares reported in this filing?

Each reporting person reports 0 shares with sole voting power and 14,685,006 shares with shared voting power, indicating voting authority is shared over all reported shares.

Is the Optimum Communications, Inc. (ATUS) stake held for the purpose of influencing control?

The certification states the securities were not acquired and are not held for the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of the issuer, indicating a passive investment intent.

What is the date of the reportable event in the ATUS Schedule 13G?

The date of the event requiring the filing is December 26, 2025, as shown on the cover information for the Schedule 13G.

What type of ownership power is disclosed over the ATUS shares in this filing?

For each reporting person, the filing discloses 0 shares with sole dispositive power and 14,685,006 shares with shared dispositive power, matching the reported voting power.

Who signed the Optimum Communications, Inc. (ATUS) Schedule 13G on behalf of the Millennium entities?

The Schedule 13G is signed by Gil Raviv, Global General Counsel, on behalf of Millennium Management LLC and Millennium Group Management LLC, and separately by Israel A. Englander for his own reporting position.