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Verizon (VZ) board member Clarence Otis Jr. will not seek re-election in 2026

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Verizon Communications Inc. filed a current report noting a planned board change. On February 4, 2026, director Clarence Otis, Jr. informed Verizon that he will not stand for re-election when his term expires at the company’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders.

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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: February 4, 2026

(Date of earliest event reported)

 

 

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   1-8606   23-2259884

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

1095 Avenue of the Americas  
New York, New York   10036
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 395-1000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

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:

 

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.

 

Title of Each Class

 

Trading

Symbol(s)

 

Name of Each Exchange

on Which Registered

Common Stock, par value $0.10   VZ   New York Stock Exchange
Common Stock, par value $0.10   VZ   The Nasdaq Global Select Market
1.375% Notes due 2026   VZ 26B   New York Stock Exchange
0.875% Notes due 2027   VZ 27E   New York Stock Exchange
1.375% Notes due 2028   VZ 28   New York Stock Exchange
1.125% Notes due 2028   VZ 28A   New York Stock Exchange
2.350% Fixed Rate Notes due 2028   VZ 28C   New York Stock Exchange
1.875% Notes due 2029   VZ 29B   New York Stock Exchange
0.375% Notes due 2029   VZ 29D   New York Stock Exchange
1.250% Notes due 2030   VZ 30   New York Stock Exchange
1.875% Notes due 2030   VZ 30A   New York Stock Exchange
4.250% Notes due 2030   VZ 30D   New York Stock Exchange
2.625% Notes due 2031   VZ 31   New York Stock Exchange
2.500% Notes due 2031   VZ 31A   New York Stock Exchange
3.000% Fixed Rate Notes due 2031   VZ 31D   New York Stock Exchange
0.875% Notes due 2032   VZ 32   New York Stock Exchange
0.750% Notes due 2032   VZ 32A   New York Stock Exchange
3.500% Notes due 2032   VZ 32B   New York Stock Exchange
3.250% Notes due 2032   VZ 32C   New York Stock Exchange
1.300% Notes due 2033   VZ 33B   New York Stock Exchange
4.75% Notes due 2034   VZ 34   New York Stock Exchange
4.750% Notes due 2034   VZ 34C   New York Stock Exchange
3.125% Notes due 2035   VZ 35   New York Stock Exchange
1.125% Notes due 2035   VZ 35A   New York Stock Exchange
3.375% Notes due 2036   VZ 36A   New York Stock Exchange
3.750% Notes due 2036   VZ 36B   New York Stock Exchange
3.750% Notes due 2037   VZ 37B  
2.875% Notes due 2038   VZ 38B   New York Stock Exchange
1.875% Notes due 2038   VZ 38C   New York Stock Exchange
1.500% Notes due 2039   VZ 39C   New York Stock Exchange
3.50% Fixed Rate Notes due 2039   VZ 39D   New York Stock Exchange
1.850% Notes due 2040   VZ 40   New York Stock Exchange
3.850% Fixed Rate Notes due 2041   VZ 41C   New York Stock Exchange
3.9962% Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2056   VZ 56   New York Stock Exchange
5.7420% Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2056   VZ 56A   New York Stock Exchange

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

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. ☐

 

 
 


Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 4, 2026, Clarence Otis, Jr., a member of the Board of Directors of Verizon Communications Inc. (Verizon) informed Verizon that he will not stand for re-election when his term expires at Verizon’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders.


SIGNATURES

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

 

    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Date: February 9, 2026     By  

/s/ William L. Horton, Jr.

      William L. Horton, Jr.
      Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What board change did Verizon (VZ) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Verizon disclosed that director Clarence Otis, Jr. plans to leave the board. He informed the company on February 4, 2026 that he will not stand for re-election when his current term ends at the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders.

Who is Clarence Otis Jr. in relation to Verizon (VZ)?

Clarence Otis, Jr. is a member of Verizon’s Board of Directors. The filing states that he notified Verizon on February 4, 2026 that he will not stand for re-election when his term expires at the company’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders.

When will Clarence Otis Jr. leave the Verizon (VZ) board?

Clarence Otis, Jr. is expected to leave the Verizon board when his current term ends. The filing notes he will not stand for re-election at Verizon’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, so his service concludes at that meeting’s term expiration.

Did Verizon (VZ) explain why Clarence Otis Jr. is not standing for re-election?

The filing simply states that Clarence Otis, Jr. informed Verizon he will not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting. It describes his planned departure from the Board of Directors but does not provide additional detail about his reasons or circumstances.

What SEC item does Verizon (VZ) use to report this board change?

Verizon reports the change under Item 5.02, covering departures or appointments of directors and certain officers. The 8-K notes Clarence Otis, Jr., a Board member, informed Verizon on February 4, 2026 that he will not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting.
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