As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 11, 2017

Registration No. 333-

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

Altice USA, Inc. (ExactnameofregistrantasspecifiedinitsCharter)

Delaware (Stateorotherjurisdictionof

incorporationororganization)

4841 (PrimaryStandardIndustrialClassificationCodeNumber)

38-3980194 (I.R.S.EmployerIdentificationNo.)

1111 Stewart Avenue Bethpage, NY 11714

(516) 803-2300 (Address,includingzipcode,andtelephonenumber,includingareacode,ofregistrant'sprincipalexecutiveoffice)

David Connolly Executive Vice President and General Counsel

1111 Stewart Avenue Bethpage, NY 11714

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Shearman & Sterling LLP 599 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10022

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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

Title of Each Class of Securities to be Registered

Proposed Maximum Aggregate Offering Price(1)(2)

Amount of Registration Fee

ClassAcommonstock,parvalue$0.01pershare $100,000,000.00 $11,590.00

(1) EstimatedsolelyforthepurposeofcalculatingtheamountoftheregistrationfeepursuanttoRule457(o)undertheSecuritiesActof1933,asamended.

(2) IncludestheofferingpriceofsharesofClassAcommonstockthatmaybesoldiftheunderwritersexercisetheiroptiontopurchaseadditionalsharesofClassAcommonstock.

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The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We and the selling stockholders may not sell these securities until the registrationstatement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting anoffer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.

Subject to Completion Preliminary Prospectus dated April 11, 2017

PROSPECTUS

Shares

Altice USA, Inc.

Class A Common Stock

ThisisAlticeUSA,Inc.'sinitialpublicoffering.WearesellingsharesofourClassAcommonstockandthesellingstockholdersidentifiedinthisprospectusaresellingsharesofourClassAcommonstock.WewillnotreceiveanyoftheproceedsfromthesaleofthesharesofClassAcommonstockbythesellingstockholders.

Followingthisoffering,wewillhavethreeclassesofcommonstock:ClassAcommonstock,ClassBcommonstockandClassCcommonstock.TherightsofholdersofClassAcommonstock,ClassBcommonstockandClassCcommonstockwillbeidenticalexceptwithrespecttovotingandconversionrights.EachshareofClassAcommonstockwillbeentitledtoonevote.EachshareofClassBcommonstockwillbeentitledtotwenty-fivevotesandwillbeconvertibleatanytimeintooneshareofClassAcommonstock.IfweissueanysharesofClassCcommonstock,theywillbenon-voting.TheholdersofouroutstandingClassBcommonstockwillholdapproximately%ofthevotingpowerofouroutstandingcapitalstockimmediatelyfollowingthisoffering.

Weexpectthepublicofferingpricetobebetween$and$.Priortothisoffering,therehasbeennopublicmarketforourClassAcommonstock.WewillapplytolistourClassAcommonstockontheunderthesymbol"."

Afterthecompletionofthisoffering,wewillbea"controlledcompany"withinthemeaningofthecorporategovernancestandardsofthe.See"RiskFactors"beginningonpage17and"Management—ControlledCompany"beginningonpage153foradditionalinformation.

Investing in our Class A common stock involves risks that are described in the "Risk Factors" section beginning onpage 17 of this prospectus.

Per Share Total

Publicofferingprice $ $

Underwritingdiscountandcommissions(1) $ $

Proceeds,beforeexpenses,tous $ $

Proceeds,beforeexpenses,tothesellingstockholders $ $

(1) See"Underwriting"beginningonpage193foradditionalinformationregardingunderwritingcompensation.

TheunderwritersmayalsoexercisetheiroptiontopurchaseuptoanadditionalsharesofClassAcommonstockfrom,atthepublicofferingprice,for30daysafterthedateofthisprospectus.

NeithertheSecuritiesandExchangeCommissionnoranystatesecuritiescommissionhasapprovedordisapprovedofthesesecuritiesordeterminedifthisprospectusistruthfulorcomplete.Anyrepresentationtothecontraryisacriminaloffense.

TheunderwritersexpecttodeliverthesharesofClassAcommonstocktopurchasersonorabout,2017.

Joint Book-Running Managers

J.P. Morgan Morgan Stanley Citigroup Goldman, Sachs & Co.

Thedateofthisprospectusis,2017.

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Youshouldrelyonlyontheinformationcontainedinthisprospectusandinanyfreewritingprospectuspreparedbyoronbehalfofusanddeliveredormadeavailabletoyou.Neitherwe,thesellingstockholdersnoranyoftheunderwritershaveauthorizedanyonetoprovideyouwithadditionalordifferentinformation.Weandthesellingstockholdersareofferingtosell,andseekingofferstobuy,sharesofourClassAcommonstockonlyinjurisdictionswhereoffersandsalesarepermitted.Theinformationcontainedinthisprospectusorafreewritingprospectusisaccurateonlyasofitsdate,regardlessofitstimeofdeliveryorofanysaleofsharesofourClassAcommonstock.Ourbusiness,financialcondition,operatingresultsandprospectsmayhavechangedsincethatdate.

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INDUSTRYOVERVIEW 114BUSINESS 120REGULATION 143MANAGEMENT 151EXECUTIVECOMPENSATION 156PRINCIPALANDSELLINGSTOCKHOLDERS 163CERTAINRELATIONSHIPSANDRELATED-PARTYTRANSACTIONS 164DESCRIPTIONOFCAPITALSTOCK 167DESCRIPTIONOFCERTAININDEBTEDNESS 173SHARESELIGIBLEFORFUTURESALE 187MATERIALU.S.FEDERALINCOMETAXCONSEQUENCESTONON-U.S.HOLDERSOFOURCOMMONSTOCK

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UNDERWRITING 193LEGALMATTERS 199EXPERTS 199WHEREYOUCANFINDMOREINFORMATION 200INDEXTOCONSOLIDATEDFINANCIALSTATEMENTS F-1

Certainnumericalfiguresincludedinthisprospectushavebeensubjecttoroundingadjustments.Accordingly,suchnumericalfiguresshownastotalsinvarioustablesmaynotbearithmeticaggregationsofthefiguresthatprecedethem.

FOR INVESTORS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES

We,thesellingstockholdersandtheunderwritersareofferingtosell,andseekingofferstobuy,sharesofourcommonstockonlyinjurisdictionswhereoffersandsalesarepermitted.Neitherwe,thesellingstockholdersnoranyoftheunderwritershavedoneanythingthatwouldpermitthisofferingorpossessionordistributionofthisprospectusinanyjurisdictionwhereactionforthatpurposeisrequired,otherthanintheUnitedStates.PersonsoutsideoftheUnitedStateswhocomeintopossessionofthisprospectusmustinformthemselvesabout,andobserveanyrestrictionsrelatingto,theofferingofthesharesofClassAcommonstockandthedistributionofthisprospectusoutsideoftheUnitedStates.

TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS AND TRADE NAMES

Weownorhaverightstousethetrademarks,servicemarksandtradenamesthatweuseinconnectionwithourbusinesses,suchasAltice,Suddenlink,Optimum,Lightpath,AlticeMediaSolutions,AlticeLabs,AlticeTechnicalServices,News12Networks,News12VarsityandAudiencePartners.Eachtrademark,servicemarkandtradenameofanyothercompanyappearinginthisprospectusis,toourknowledge,ownedbysuchothercompany.Solelyforconvenience,thetrademarks,servicemarksandtradenamesreferredtointhisprospectusarelistedwithoutthe®and™symbols,butsuchreferencesarenotintendedtoindicateinanywaythatwewillnotassert,tothefullestextentunderapplicablelaw,ourrightsortherightsofanyapplicablelicensorstothesetrademarks,servicemarksandtradenames.

MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA

Marketandindustrydataandforecastsusedinthisprospectushavebeenobtainedfromindependentindustrysources.Somemarketdataandstatisticalinformationcontainedinthisprospectusarealsobasedonmanagement'sestimatesandcalculations,whicharederivedfromourreviewandinterpretationoftheindependentsources,ourinternalmarketandbrandresearch,ourknowledgeoftheindustryandpublicfilings.Althoughwebelievethesesourcestobereliable,wehavenotindependentlyverifiedthedataobtainedfromthesesourcesandwecannotassureyouoftheaccuracyorcompletenessofthedata.Forecastsandotherforward-lookinginformationobtainedfromthesesourcesaresubjecttothesamequalificationsanduncertaintiesastheotherforward-lookingstatementscontainedinthisprospectus.

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INDUSTRY TERMS

Thefollowingisaglossaryofcertainindustrytermsusedthroughoutthisprospectus:

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ARPU Averagemonthlyrevenueperresidentialcustomer.

B2B Business-to-business,referringtobusinesscustomers.

Churn Customerattritionrate.

CLEC CompetitiveLocalExchangeCarrier.

DBS DirectBroadcastSatellite.

DOCSIS DataOverCableServiceInterfaceSpecification.

DSL Digitalsubscriberline.

DVR Digitalvideorecorder.

FTTH Fiber-to-the-home.

FTTT Fiber-to-the-tower.

Gbps Gigabitspersecond.

GPON GigabitPassiveOpticalNetwork.

HD High-definition.

HFC Hybridfiber-coaxial.

Homes Passed Representstheestimatednumberofsingleresidencehomes,apartmentsandcondominiumunitspassedbythecabledistributionnetworkinareasserviceablewithoutfurtherextendingthetransmissionlines.Inaddition,itincludescommercialestablishmentsthathaveconnectedtoourcabledistributionnetwork.

ILEC IncumbentLocalExchangeCarrier.

Mbps Megabitspersecond.

MDU Multipledwellingunit.

MVPD Multichannelvideoprogrammingdistributor.

Net additions Numberofnewcustomerslessthenumberofcustomerswhodisconnectservice.

OTT Over-the-top.

SIP SessionInitiatedProtocol.

SMATV SatelliteMasterAntennaTelevision.

SMB Smallandmedium-sizedbusiness.

VOD Video-on-demand.

VoIP VoiceoverInternetProtocol.

U.S. industry peers CompaniesthatoperateHFCnetworksintheUnitedStates.

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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

This summary highlights information about us and this offering presented in greater detail elsewhere in this prospectus. This summary is not completeand does not contain all the information you should consider before investing in our Class A common stock. You should read the entire prospectus carefully,especially the sections titled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and ourconsolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus, before investing in our Class A common stock. In this prospectus,the terms "Altice USA," "we," "us," "our" and the "Company" refer to Altice USA, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, "Altice N.V." refers to our parentcompany, Altice N.V., and "Altice Group" refers to Altice N.V. and its consolidated subsidiaries. See "Industry Terms" for a glossary of certain abbreviationsand terms used throughout this prospectus. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in this prospectus assumes no exercise of the underwriters' option topurchase additional shares of our Class A common stock. For more information regarding how we calculate the pro forma financial information presentedin this section, please see "Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Information."

Overview

AlticeUSAisoneofthelargestbroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesprovidersintheUnitedStates.Wedeliverbroadband,paytelevision,telephonyservices,Wi-Fihotspotaccess,proprietarycontentandadvertisingservicestoapproximately4.9millionresidentialandbusinesscustomers.Ourfootprintextendsacross21statesthroughafiber-richbroadbandnetworkwithmorethan8.5millionhomespassedasofDecember31,2016.AstheU.S.businessofAlticeN.V.,wearedrivenatalllevelsbythe"AlticeWay"—ourfounder-inspiredowner-operatorcultureandstrategyofoperationalefficiency,innovationandlong-termvaluecreationforstockholders.Indevelopingandimplementingourstrategy,wearefocusedonthefollowingprinciples,whicharepartoftheAlticeWay:

• Simplify and optimize our organization throughstreamliningbusinessprocesses,centralizingfunctionsandeliminatingnon-essentialoperatingexpensesandservicearrangements.

• Reinvest in infrastructure and content ,includingupgradingourHFCnetworkandbuildingoutaFTTHnetworktostrengthenourinfrastructurecapabilitiesandcompetitiveness.

• Invest in sales, marketing and innovation ,includingbrand-building,enhancingoursaleschannelsandautomatingprovisioningandinstallationprocesses.

• Enhance the customer experience byofferingatechnologicallyadvancedcustomerplatformcombinedwithsuperiorconnectivityandserviceacrossthecustomerlifecycle.

• Drive revenue and cash flow growth throughcross-selling,marketsharegains,newproductlaunchesandimprovementsinouroperatingandcapitalefficiency.

WebelievetheAlticeWay,whichhasbeensuccessfullyimplementedacrossAlticeGroup,distinguishesusfromourU.S.industrypeersandcompetitors.

WeacquiredCequelCorporation("Suddenlink"or"Cequel")onDecember21,2015andCablevisionSystemsCorporation("Optimum"or"Cablevision")onJune21,2016.Theseacquisitionsarereferredtothroughoutthisprospectusasthe"SuddenlinkAcquisition"(orthe"CequelAcquisition")andthe"OptimumAcquisition(orthe"CablevisionAcquisition"),respectively,andcollectivelyasthe"Acquisitions."Weserveourcustomersthroughtwobusinesssegments:Optimum,whichoperatesintheNewYorkmetropolitanarea,andSuddenlink,whichprincipallyoperatesinmarketsinthesouth-centralUnitedStates.WehavemadesignificantprogressinintegratingtheoperationsofOptimumandSuddenlinkandarealreadyrealizingtheoperationalandcommercialbenefitsofcommonownershipandonemanagementteamasweimplementtheAlticeWaythroughoutourorganization.

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Weareamajority-ownedandcontrolledU.S.subsidiaryofAlticeN.V.,themultinationalcable,fiber,telecommunications,content,mediaandadvertisingcompanyfoundedandcontrolledbycommunicationsandmediaentrepreneurPatrickDrahi.OurmanagementteambenefitsfromAlticeGroup'sexperienceinimplementingtheAlticeWayaroundtheworld.Mr.Drahi,whohasover25yearsofexperienceowningandmanagingcommunicationsandmediaoperations,hasbuiltAlticeGroupfromaregionalFrenchcablecompanyfoundedin2002intooneoftheworld'sleadingbroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicescompanies.Overthepast15years,hehasledatransformationofthebroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesindustrythroughinvestmentinnetworksandimprovementsincustomerexperienceandoperationstoenhancebothservicedeliveryandoperationalefficiency.AsofDecember31,2016,AlticeGroupdeliveredbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicestomorethan50millioncustomersinWesternEurope,theUnitedStates,IsraelandtheCaribbeanandreportedproformaconsolidatedrevenueof€23.5billionandproformaAdjustedEBITDAof€8.9billionforthefiscalyearendedDecember31,2016.Uponthecompletionofthisoffering,AlticeN.V.andanentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahiwillown%ofouroutstandingsharesintheformofClassBcommonstock,whichwillrepresent%ofthevotingpowerofourissuedandoutstandingcommonstock.

Inearly2015,AlticeN.V.madethestrategicdecisiontoinvestinoperationsintheUnitedStates,thecountrywiththelargestbroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesmarketintheworld.AlticeN.V.believedthatbyemployingtheAlticeWay,itcouldsignificantlyimproveuponthehistoricalgrowthrates,profitabilityandoperationalefficiencyofbroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicescompaniesoperatinginthismarket.ThefollowingattractivemarketcharacteristicsunderpinnedAlticeN.V.'sU.S.investmentthesis:

• favorabledemographicssupportingunderlyingmarketgrowth;

• demandforhigher-speedbroadbandservices;

• demandformoreadvancedcustomerplatformsanduserinterfaces;

• opportunitiestoenhanceoperationalefficiencyandreduceoverhead;and

• opportunitiesforfurtherindustryconsolidation.

FollowingtheAcquisitions,webeganemployingtheAlticeWaytosimplifyourorganizationalstructure,reducemanagementlayers,streamlinedecision-makingprocessesandredeployresourceswithafocusonnetworkinvestment,customerserviceenhancementsandmarketingsupport.Asaresult,wehavemadesignificantprogressinintegratingtheoperationsofOptimumandSuddenlink,centralizingourbusinessfunctions,reorganizingourprocurementprocesses,eliminatingduplicativemanagementfunctions,terminatinglower-returnprojectsandnon-essentialconsultingandthird-partyservicearrangements,andinvestinginouremployeerelationsandourculture.Improvedoperationalefficiencyhasallowedustoredeployphysical,technicalandfinancialresourcestowardsupgradingournetworkandenhancingthecustomerexperiencetodrivecustomergrowth.ThisfocusisdemonstratedbyreducednetworkoutagessincetheAcquisitions,whichwebelieveimprovestheconsistencyandqualityofthecustomerexperience.Inaddition,wehaveexpanded,andintendtocontinueexpanding,oure-commercechannelsforsalesandmarketing.

SincetheAcquisitions,wehavealsoupgradedournetworkstonearlytriplethemaximumavailablebroadbandspeedsweareofferingtoourOptimumcustomersandexpandedour1Gbpsbroadbandservicetoapproximately60%ofourSuddenlinkfootprint,comparedtoapproximately40%priortotheSuddenlinkAcquisition.Inaddition,wehavecommencedafive-yearplantobuildaFTTHnetwork,whichwillenableustodelivermorethan10GbpsbroadbandspeedsacrossourentireOptimumfootprintandpartofourSuddenlinkfootprint.WebelievethisFTTHnetworkwillbemoreresilientwithreducedmaintenancerequirements,fewerserviceoutagesandlowerpowerusage,whichweexpectwilldrivefurthercostefficienciesinourbusiness.Inordertofurtherenhancethecustomerexperience,weplantointroduceanewhomecommunicationshubduringthesecondquarterof2017.Ournew

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homecommunicationshubwillbeaninnovative,integratedplatformwithadynamicandsophisticateduserinterface,combiningaset-topbox,Internetrouterandcablemodeminonedevice,andwillbethemostadvancedhomecommunicationshubofferedbyanyAlticeGroupbusiness.Wearealsobeginningtooffermanageddataandcommunicationsservicestoourbusinesscustomersandmoreadvancedadvertisingservices,suchastargetedmulti-screenadvertisinganddataanalytics,toouradvertisingandotherbusinessclients.

Manyofourinitiativeshavealreadyresultedinapositiveimpacttoourcustomerrelationships,whichgrewby%fromMarch31,2016(onaproformabasisgivingeffecttotheOptimumAcquisition)toMarch31,2017.

Our Competitive Strengths

Webelievethefollowingcompetitivestrengthshavebeeninstrumentaltooursuccessandpositionusforfuturegrowthandstrongfinancialperformance.

Our Owner-Operator Culture

Wearepartofafounder-controlledorganizationwithanowner-operatorcultureandstrategythatisfocusedonoperationalefficiency,innovationandlong-termvaluecreationforstockholders.Thisfocusisreinforcedbyasystemthatdeliversasubstantialportionofmanagementcompensationintheformoflong-termequityawards.SincetheAcquisitions,ourmanagementteamhasmovedquicklyto,amongotherthings,simplifyandredesignourproductofferings,driveadoptionofhigherbroadbandspeedsandbeginbuildinganewFTTHnetwork.Wecontinuouslychallengeourselvestoimproveouroperationalandfinancialperformance.Weencouragecommunicationacrosstheorganizationwhileempoweringnimble,efficientdecision-makingthatisfocusedateverylevelonenhancingtheoverallcustomerexperience.Webelieveourowner-operatorcultureandtheAlticeWaydifferentiateusandpositionustooutperformourU.S.industrypeers.WefurtherbelievethebenefitsoftheAlticeWayhavebeendemonstratedbyAlticeN.V.'sperformance,whichisreflectedinthe42%averageannualtotalreturnofAlticeN.V.'sClassAordinarysharessinceitsinitialpublicofferinginJanuary2014throughMarch31,2017,comparedtothe5%averageannualtotalreturnoftheSTOXXEurope600TelecommunicationsIndex,ofwhichAlticeN.V.'sClassAordinarysharesisacomponent,duringthesametimeperiod.

Leading Position in Attractive Markets

ThemarketsservedbyourbroadbandnetworkshavegenerallyexperiencedhigherlevelsofdisposableincomeandhouseholddensitycomparedtootherbroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesmarketsintheUnitedStates.AsofDecember31,2016,approximately75%ofthehomespassedbyournetworkwereineithertheNewYorkmetropolitanareaorTexas.Thefollowingtableprovidesacomparisonofmanagement'sestimateofincomeanddensitymetricsforourmarketstobothourlargestU.S.publicly-tradedindustrypeersaswellasthenationalaverages.

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Altice USA Charter

Communications Comcast Cable One

U.S. National Median

2016 Household Median Income (in thousands) $ 86 $ 63 $ 72 $ 59 $ 66Housing Units per Square Mile as of April 1, 2010 based on most recent U.S. census

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ThefootprintofourOptimumnetworkincludesNewYorkCity,theworld'slargestmediaandentertainmentmarketasmeasuredby2014revenue.Thisnetworkrepresentsourlargestclusterofcableandfibernetworksystems.AsofDecember31,2016,thisnetworkpassedapproximately5.1millionhomesandprovidedbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicestoapproximately3.1millionuniqueresidentialandbusinesscustomers,representingapproximately64%ofourentirecustomerbase.WebelieveourleadingmarketdemographicssupportrevenuegrowthpotentialintermsofcustomeradditionsandincreasedARPU.WebelievethemarketdensityoftheNewYorkmetropolitanareaallowsourOptimumsegmenttooperatewithgreatercapitalefficiencyandlowercapitalexpendituresasapercentageofrevenuethanourU.S.industrypeers.Ourpresenceinthismarketanditshigh-profilecustomerbasealsogivesusaccesstoalargeandvaluablebaseofadvertisers,advertisinginventoryandadvertisingdata,eachofwhichsupportsgrowthprospectsforouradvertisingbusiness.

ThefootprintofourSuddenlinknetworkincludesmarketsinTexas,WestVirginia,Louisiana,Arkansas,NorthCarolina,Oklahoma,Arizona,California,Missouriandeightotherstates.AsofDecember31,2016,thisnetworkpassedapproximately3.4millionhomesandprovidedbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicestoapproximately1.8millionuniqueresidentialandbusinesscustomers,representingapproximately36%ofourcustomerbase.Webelievelessthan15%ofourSuddenlinkfootprintcurrentlyfacescompetitionfrombroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesprovidersofferingdownloadspeedscomparabletoourfastestofferedspeeds.Inaddition,householdpenetrationofresidentialbroadbandconnectionswithspeedsofatleast25Mbpsinthesemarketswaslessthan34%in2015comparedtoapproximately44%nationwide,asestimatedbymanagement,providinguswithattractivefuturegrowthopportunities.Asaresult,webelieveSuddenlink'smarketsareamongthemostattractivebroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesmarketsintheUnitedStates.

Advanced Network and Customer Platform Technologies

TechnologicalinnovationandnetworkinvestmentsarekeycomponentsoftheAlticeWay.SubstantiallyallofourHFCnetworkisdigitalvideoandDOCSIS3.0compatible,withapproximately300homespernodeandabandwidthcapacityofatleast750MHzthroughout.Thisnetworkallowsustoprovideourcustomerswithadvancedbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservices.Inaddition,webelieveourOptimumfootprintoffersthedensestWi-FinetworkamongourU.S.industrypeersasmeasuredbythenumberofWi-Fihotspotsperbroadbandsubscriber.SincetheAcquisitions,wehavenearlytripledthemaximumavailablebroadbandspeedsweareofferingtoourOptimumcustomersfrom101Mbpsto300Mbpsforresidentialcustomersand350Mbpsforbusinesscustomersandhaveexpandedour1Gbpsbroadbandservicetoapproximately60%ofourSuddenlinkfootprintfromapproximately40%priortotheSuddenlinkAcquisition.

Ouradvancednetworkhascontributedtoourrevenuegrowthbyallowingustomeetmarketdemandforincreasinglyfasterspeeds.Thechartbelowillustratesthesignificantincreaseinthe

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percentageofournewresidentialcustomerschoosingserviceplanswithspeedsgreaterthanorequalto100MbpssincetheAcquisitions.

Topositionustosatisfyanticipatedmarketdemandforincreasingspeedsandsupportevolvingtechnologies,suchastheexpectedtransitionofmobilenetworksto5G,andtoenableustocaptureassociatedrevenuegrowthopportunities,wehavecommencedafive-yearplantobuildaFTTHnetworkthatwillenableustodelivermorethan10GbpsbroadbandspeedsacrossourentireOptimumfootprintandpartofourSuddenlinkfootprint.

Wealsoplantointroduceanewhomecommunicationshubduringthesecondquarterof2017,whichwillbethemostadvancedhomecommunicationshubofferedbyanyAlticeGroupbusiness.Thisnewhubwillbeaninnovative,integratedplatformwithadynamicandsophisticateduserinterface,combiningaset-topbox,Internetrouterandcablemodeminonedevice.ItisbasedonLaBox,ahomecommunicationshubAlticeGrouphassuccessfullydeployedinFrance,theDominicanRepublicandIsrael,andwillbeinitiallyofferedtocustomerssubscribingtoourtripleproductpackages.Itwillbecapableofdeliveringbroadband,Wi-Fi,paytelevisionservices,OTTservicesandfixed-linetelephonyandwillsupport4KvideoandaremoteDVR.Weintendtocontinueenhancingthefeaturesandfunctionalityofournewhomecommunicationshubafteritsinitialintroduction.

Webelievethedevelopmentofouradvancednetworkandnewhomecommunicationshubepitomizestheengineeringandinnovation-centricethoswithinAlticeGroup.

Customer-Centric Operating and Service Model Supported by Technology and Data Analytics

Weseektoprovideourcustomerswiththebestconnectivityandserviceexperienceavailable.Thiscustomer-centricapproachdrivesourdecision-makingprocessesandisanotherkeycomponentoftheAlticeWay.Throughinvestmentsinourinformationtechnology("IT")platformsandafocusonprocessimprovement,wehavesimplifiedandharmonizedourserviceofferingbundles,andimprovedourtechnicalservicedeliveryandourcustomerservice.Weareinvestinginoursaleschannels,includingenhancingoure-commercechannelsinresponsetocustomerbehavior.WhileinboundsalesremainthelargestsaleschannelforeachofOptimumandSuddenlink,oure-commercechannels'shareofnewsaleshasgrownsubstantiallysincetheAcquisitions.Wedevelop,monitorandanalyzedetailedcustomermetricstoidentifyroot-causesofcustomerdissatisfactionandtofurtherimprovethecustomerexperience.Takentogether,webelievetheseinitiativeswillfurtherreducecallsandservicevisits,increasecustomersatisfactionandstrengthenourtop-lineperformanceandcashflowgeneration.

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Benefits of a Global Communications Group

UnlikemostofourU.S.industrypeers,webenefitfrombeingpartofaninternationalmediaandcommunicationsgroup.AstheU.S.businessofAlticeN.V.,wehaveaccesstotheinnovation,managementexpertiseandbestpracticesdevelopedandtestedinotherAlticeGroupmarketssuchasFrance,Portugal,theDominicanRepublicandIsrael.Forexample,ournewhomecommunicationshubwillbebasedonLaBox,whichwasdevelopedbyAlticeLabs,AlticeN.V.'stechnology,servicesandoperationsinnovationcenter,andourFTTHnetworkbuild-outwillleverageAlticeLabs'technologyandexpertisedevelopedforthedeploymentofGPONtechnologyinAlticeGroup'sfibernetworks.OurB2Bserviceofferingsdrawfromplatforms,servicesandexpertisedevelopedbysophisticatedB2BoperatorsacrosstheAlticeGroupfootprintsuchasPortugalTelecominPortugalandSFRinFrance.WealsobenefitfromAlticeGroup'ssignificantscaleadvantages,allowingustodrawoncentralizedfunctions,includingprocurementandtechnicalservices.Inaddition,AlticeGroupoperatesconvergednetworks,includingwirelessoperationsinmarketsoutsidetheUnitedStates.Webelievethesescalebenefitsandoperationalexpertiseassistusinincreasingouroperatingefficiencyandreducingourcapitalexpenditureswhilealsoimprovingthecustomerexperience.

AlticeGroupalsocross-deploystalentandexpertiseacrossitsbusinesses,allowingustobenefitfromourseniormanagement'sexperienceinsuccessfullyimplementingtheAlticeWayaroundtheworld.WebelievethisdiversityofexperiencedifferentiatesusfromourmoretraditionalU.S.-centricindustrypeers.

Strategic Focus on Operational Efficiency

AnimportantprincipleoftheAlticeWayisleveragingoperationalefficiencyinordertoinvestinnetworkimprovementsandincreasereturns.WebelieveourfocusonsimplifyingcustomerserviceofferingsandstreamliningandimprovingouroperationsthroughanintensefocusonefficiencyisunmatchedbyourU.S.industrypeers.Wecontinuouslystrivetoremoveunnecessarymanagementlayers,streamlinedecision-makingprocesses,trimexcesscostsandquestionwhetherourcurrentmethodologiesareindeedthemostefficient.Forexample,thehomeinstallation,repair,outsideplantmaintenanceandnetworkconstructionelementsofourbusinesshavebeenreorganizedunderAlticeTechnicalServices("ATS"),AlticeN.V.'sservicesorganizationintheUnitedStates.Webelievethisreorganizationwillallowustofocusonourcorecompetenciesandrealizeoperationalcostefficiencies.Thefinancialresourcescreatedbythesestrategiesallowustoinvestinnetworkimprovementsandcustomerexperienceenhancements.WebelievetheoperatingandfinancialbenefitsthatresultfromourfocusonoperationalefficiencywillcontinuetogiveusacompetitiveadvantageagainstourcompetitorsandU.S.industrypeers.

Powerful Financial Model Driving Strong Returns

WebelievethebenefitsoftheAlticeWayhavealreadysignificantlystrengthenedourfinancialperformanceandwillcontinuetodoso,allowingustodeliverstrongreturns.

OurrevenuegrowthforthethreemonthsendedMarch31,2017was%ascomparedtoproformarevenueforthethreemonthsendedMarch31,2016.Webelievewecancontinuegrowingourrevenuebyincreasingmarketpenetrationofourservices(particularlybroadband),drivingcontinuedgrowthinB2Bservices,launchingnewservices,gainingmarketsharefromcompetitorsduetothehighqualityandvalueofourservicesandleveragingimprovedcustomersatisfactiontoselladditionalservices.

WebelieveweareoneofthemostprofitableandcashflowgenerativebroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesprovidersintheUnitedStates.OurAdjustedEBITDAmarginhasincreasedfrom%forthethreemonthsendedMarch31,2016onaproformabasisgivingeffecttotheOptimumAcquisitionto%forthethreemonthsendedMarch31,2017.Combinedwithourrevenuegrowth,thistranslatesintoa%year-over-yearAdjustedEBITDAgrowth.See"SummaryHistoricaland

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ProFormaFinancialData"foradditionalinformationregardingAdjustedEBITDA,includingareconciliationofAdjustedEBITDAtonetincome.AsofDecember31,2016,wehaverealizedasubstantialportionofthetotal$1.1billioninoperatingcostsavingsweannouncedthatwewouldachieveoverthethree-yearperiodfollowingtheAcquisitions.ForthethreemonthsendedMarch31,2017,ourcapitalexpendituresasapercentageofrevenuewas%,whichwebelieveisoneofthelowestamongourU.S.industrypeers,evenasweincreasedourinvestmentsinnetworkandservicecapabilities.TheratioofourAdjustedEBITDAlesscapitalexpenditurestorevenueforthethreemonthsendedMarch31,2017was%,implyingthatforeachdollarofAdjustedEBITDAthatwerealizedinthatquarterwegeneratedapproximately$ofAdjustedEBITDAlesscapitalexpenditures,whichwebelieveexceedstheperformanceofourU.S.industrypeers.Webelieveourprofitability,capitalefficiencyandcashgenerationprofile,whichisamongthehighestintheindustry,resultsfromanumberoffactors,includingourfocusonoperationalefficiencyderivedfromtheAlticeWay,theadvancedstateofourHFCnetworkinfrastructure,ourhighlyclusterednetworkfootprintandourcustomerbasewithrelativelyhighARPUandlowchurn.

Experienced Management Team Supported by Founder

OurCEOandCo-Presidentshavesubstantialexperienceincommunicationsandmediaoperations,financeandmergersandacquisitions,andaproventrackrecordinexecutingtheAlticeWay.DexterGoei,ourCEOandChairmansince2016,joinedAlticeN.V.in2009,andasitsCEOhespearheadedtherapidexpansionofthecompanyfromaFrenchcableoperatortoamultinationalcommunicationsenterprisewithfixedandmobileassetsacrosssixdifferentcountries.AkeyaspectofMr.Goei'sroleasCEOofAlticeUSAistocarryforwardthesameentrepreneurialandowner-operatorculturethatisatthecoreoftheAlticeWayandAlticeN.V.'ssuccess.HakimBoubazine,ourCo-PresidentandCOOsince2015,waspreviouslytheCEOofAlticeGroup'sDominicanRepublicbusiness,whereheoversawpaytelevision,broadbandandmobileoperationsformorethanfourmillioncustomers.CharlesStewart,ourCo-PresidentandCFOsince2015,previouslyservedasCEOofItauBBAInternationalplc,whereheoversawItau-Unibanco'swholesalebankingactivitiesinEurope,UnitedStatesandAsia.Priortothat,hespentnineteenyearsatMorganStanleyinavarietyofinvestmentbankingrolesincludingnineyearsfocusedontheU.S.cableindustry.OurmanagementteamoperatesinacoordinatedfashionwithAlticeN.V.'smanagementteamandissupportedbyAlticeGroup'sfounderandcontrollingstockholder,PatrickDrahi.Webelievethisfacilitatesaflatcorporatestructure,speedindecisionmakingandafocusonlong-termvaluecreation.

Our Business Strategy

OurbusinessstrategyisbasedonthesuccessfulAlticeWay.Byexecutingontheprinciplesdescribedbelow,weaimtoprovideadvanced,innovativebroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicestoourcustomersanddeliverstrongreturnstoourstockholders.

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The Altice Way

Simplify and Optimize Our Organization

SincetheAcquisitions,wehaveimplementedtheAlticeWayacrossourorganizationtostreamlineprocessesandserviceofferingsandtoimproveproductivitybycentralizingourbusinessfunctions,reorganizingourprocurementprocesses,eliminatingduplicativemanagementfunctionsandoverhead,terminatinglower-returnprojectsandnon-essentialconsultingandthird-partyservicearrangements,andinvestinginouremployeerelationsandourculture.Thishasresultedinarevitalizedorganizationaswellasimprovedfinancialperformance,whichweareleveragingtore-investinourbusiness.Wearealsoreorganizingandsimplifyingourcustomerservice,programminganddataanalytics;usingATStoincreasequality,efficiencyandproductivity;andupdatingandsimplifyingourITinfrastructurethroughfurtherinvestmentsandintegration.

Reinvest in Infrastructure and Content

OurentireOptimumfootprintisupgradedtodeliverbroadbandspeedsofupto300Mbpsforresidentialcustomersandupto350Mbpsforbusinesscustomers,andwehaveexpandedour1Gbpsbroadbandservicetoapproximately60%ofourSuddenlinkfootprint,comparedtoapproximately40%priortotheSuddenlinkAcquisition.Inaddition,wehavecommencedafive-yearplantobuildaFTTHnetwork,whichwillenableustodelivermorethan10GbpsbroadbandspeedsacrossourentireOptimumfootprintandpartofourSuddenlinkfootprint.Webelievewecancarryoutthisnetworkbuild-outefficientlyandwithinourcurrentcapitalexpenditurelevelsbecauseof(i)theproximityoffibertoourendcustomersinourexistingnetwork;(ii)ouraccesstoAlticeLabs'experienceandexpertiseindeployingGPONforitsFTTHprojectsinothermarkets;(iii)ourfavorablenetworktopologythatisover75%aerial;and(iv)thelowerunitconstructioncostsavailabletousthroughATS.WebelieveourFTTHinvestmentwillfurtherprepareusforthefuturebyenablingustoprovideourresidentialandbusinesscustomerswithtechnologicallyadvancedservicesandincreasednetworkreliability,whileprovidinguswithloweroperatingcostsandopportunitiesfornewrevenuesources.Forinstance,webelieveourFTTHinvestmentwilloffersignificantstrategicvalueasthemobileandfixednetworkenvironmentscontinuetoconverge,particularlyasmobileoperatorsdeploy5Gandsubsequentmobilenetworks.

Ourreinvestmentincontenthasfocusedonthenewscategorywithongoinginvestmentsinourhyper-localnewschannelNews12,our25%investmentintheU.S.operationsofi24News,theAlticeGroupglobalnewsnetworkthatwaslaunchedintheUnitedStatesinFebruary2017,andour25%interestinNewsday,adailynewspaperthatprimarilyservesLongIsland.Inaddition,weareevaluatingopportunitiestodeployothercontentassetsownedbyAlticeGroup.

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Invest in Sales, Marketing and Innovation

Wearereinvestinginoursaleschannels,includingenhancingoure-commercechannelssuchasOptimum.comandSuddenlink.com,anddevelopinge-commerce-onlypromotions.WearealsofocusedonbuildingourbrandtoemphasizethequalityofourservicesbydevelopingOptimumExperienceretailstoresinshoppingmallsandotherhigh-trafficlocations.

Weseektoinnovateacrossmanyareasofourbusiness.Forourresidentialcustomers,thisincludesourfocusonnewcustomerplatformsandfasterdataspeeds.Forourbusinesscustomers,weareintroducingnewvalue-addedmanagedserviceswhileforouradvertisingclientsweofferadvanced,targetedandmulti-screenadvertisingservicesanddataanalyticsusingourproprietarydataandtheadvancedtechnologyplatformsthatwehavedevelopedandacquired.

Enhance the Customer Experience

WeintendtodeliverasuperiorcustomerexperiencethroughimplementationoftheAlticeWay.First,weaimtoofferthemosttechnologicallyadvancedcustomerplatforms,includingournewhomecommunicationshub,whichisaninnovative,integratedplatformwithadynamicandsophisticateduserinterfacecombiningaset-topbox,Internetrouterandcablemodeminonedevice.Second,byleveragingouradvancedinfrastructure(withmorethan8.5millionhomespassedandapproximately1.8millionWi-FihotspotsasofDecember31,2016),weseektoprovideourcustomerswithabandwidthandconnectivityexperiencesuperiortowhatourcompetitionoffers.WebelieveourFTTHnetworkbuild-outwillfurtherenhanceourinfrastructureposition,improveservicereliabilityforourcustomersandlowerourmaintenancecosts.Third,westrivetoprovidethebestserviceacrossthecustomerlifecyclefrompointofsaletoinstallationandcustomercare.Akeyaspectofthisinitiativeistolinkinternalsalesincentivestometricstiedtothelengthofanewcustomerrelationshipandproductmix,asopposedtomoretraditionalcriteriaofnewsales,inordertorefocusourorganizationawayfromchurnretentiontochurnprevention.Forexample,thenumberoftechnicalservicecallshandledbyourrepresentativesinMarch2017was23.8%lowercomparedtoMarch2016whilethenumberofcustomerservicecallshandledbyourrepresentativeswas17.3%loweroverthesameperiod.

Drive Revenue and Cash Flow Growth

SincetheAcquisitions,wehavemadesignificantprogressinimprovingourgrowthinrevenue,AdjustedEBITDAandcashflowandbelievewehaveadditionalopportunitiestodrivecontinuedgrowthinthesefinancialmetricsbasedonthefollowingfactors:

• continuedmarketdemandforourbundledservices,particularlybroadbanddrivenbyincreaseddataconsumptionandbandwidthrequirements;

• focusonsellingandcross-sellinghighervalueandmoreenrichedserviceofferingstoourresidentialandbusinesscustomers,aswellastheintroductionofnewservicesleveragingouradvancedHFCandFTTHnetworks;

• marketsharegainsdrivenbyproductinnovationandthequalityandvalueofourservices;

• focusonconnectivity,businessandadvertisingservices;

• improvementsinouroperatingandcapitalefficiencythroughcontinuedimplementationoftheAlticeWay;and

• opportunitiestofurtherimproveourcapitalstructure.

Opportunistically Grow Through Value-Accretive Acquisitions

Weintendtoopportunisticallygrowthroughvalue-accretiveacquisitions.Ourcontrollingstockholder,AlticeN.V.,hasmadeover30acquisitionssinceitsinceptionin2002,includingthe

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Acquisitions.WebelieveAlticeN.V.hasconsistentlydemonstratedanabilitytoacquireandeffectivelyintegratecompanies,realizeefficienciesandcostsynergies,improverevenuetrendsandgrowAdjustedEBITDAandAdjustedEBITDAlesscapitalexpenditures.InthesixlargestacquisitionscompletedbyAlticeN.V.,SFR(formerlyNumericable),PortugalTelecom,HOT,OrangeDominicana,OptimumandSuddenlink,ithasincreasedAdjustedEBITDAmarginonaveragebypercentagepointsandrevenuegrowthonaveragebypercentagepointsbetweenthefirstfullfiscalquarterfollowingthecompletionofeachacquisitionandthethreemonthsendedMarch31,2017.AlticeN.V.'strackrecordofcreatingvaluethroughacquisitionsisalsoreflectedinthe32%averageannualtotalreturnofSFR'sordinarysharessinceitsinitialpublicofferinginNovember2013untilMarch31,2017,comparedtothe5%averageannualtotalreturnoftheSTOXXEurope600TelecommunicationsIndex,ofwhichSFR'sordinarysharesisacomponent,duringthesametimeperiod.WebelievetheU.S.broadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesmarketoffersanumberofattractiveopportunitiestogrowourbusinessthroughstrategicacquisitions.WebelievetheAlticeWayandourrelatedabilitytoachieveefficienciesandcostsynergiesfollowingacquisitionsprovideuswithacompetitiveadvantageinsuchfutureconsolidationopportunities.However,thereisnoassurancethatwewouldbeabletoachievesimilarresultsorthatanysuchacquisitionswouldhaveasimilarimpactonourstockpriceperformance.

Risks Affecting Our Business

InvestinginourClassAcommonstockinvolvesahighdegreeofrisk.ThereareanumberofrisksyoushouldcarefullyconsiderbeforeinvestinginourClassAcommonstock.Theserisksarediscussedmorefullyunder"RiskFactors"beginningonpage17ofthisprospectus,andinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

• Ifweareunabletosuccessfullycompeteinourhighlycompetitivebusinessenvironment,wherewefacerapidchangesintechnology,consumerexpectationsandbehavior,includingsignificantunanticipatedincreasesintheuseofbandwidth-intensiveInternet-basedservices,ourabilitytoattractnewsubscribers,andretaincurrentsubscribers,maybeadverselyimpacted.

• Programmingandretransmissioncostsareincreasingandwemaynothavetheabilitytopasstheseincreasesontooursubscribers.Disputeswithprogrammersandtheinabilitytoretainorobtainpopularprogrammingcanadverselyaffectourrelationshipwithsubscribersandleadtosubscriberlosses.

• Ifwedonotsuccessfullyimplementourgrowthstrategy,includingcompletingourcapitalinvestmentplansontimeandonbudget,suchasthebuild-outofourFTTHnetwork,andthedeploymentofournewhomecommunicationshub,ourbusiness,financialcondition,resultsofoperationsandliquiditycouldbemateriallyadverselyaffected.

• Wearehighlyleveragedandhavesubstantialindebtedness,andourabilitytoincuradditionalindebtednessanduseourfundsislimitedbysignificantrestrictivecovenantsinfinancingagreements.Wewillneedtoraisesignificantamountsoffundingoverthenextseveralyearstofundcapitalexpenditures,repayexistingobligationsandmeetotherobligations.Wemayalsoengageinextraordinarytransactionsthatinvolvetheincurrenceoflargeamountsofindebtedness.

• Thefinancialmarketsaresubjecttovolatilityanddisruptions,whichhaveinthepast,andmayinthefuture,adverselyaffectourbusiness,includingbyaffectingthecostofnewcapitalandourabilitytofundacquisitionsorotherstrategictransactions.Wehaveinpastperiodsincurredsubstantiallossesfromcontinuingoperations,andwemaydosointhefuture,whichmayreduceourabilitytoraiseneededcapital.

• Werelyonnetworkandinformationsystemsforouroperationsandadisruptionorfailureof,ordefectsin,thosesystemsmaydisruptouroperations,damageourreputationwithcustomersand

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adverselyaffectourresultsofoperations.Ourbusinessdependsonintellectualpropertyrightsandonnotinfringingontheintellectualpropertyrightsofothers.

• Ourbusinessissubjecttoextensivegovernmentallegislationandregulation,whichcouldadverselyaffectourbusiness,increaseouroperationalandadministrativeexpensesandlimitourrevenues.

• Thetri-classstructureofourcommonstockhastheeffectofconcentratingvotingcontrolwithAlticeN.V.anditsaffiliatesandsharesofClassBcommonstockwillnotautomaticallyconverttosharesofClassAcommonstockupontransfertoathirdparty.Holdersofasingleseriesofourcommonstockmaynothaveanyremediesifanactionbyourdirectorshasanadverseeffectononlythatseriesofourcommonstock.

• AlticeN.V.andPatrickDrahiwillcontinuetocontrolusandtheirinterestsmayconflictwithoursoryoursinthefuture.CertainofouroverlappingdirectorsandofficershaverelationshipswithAlticeN.V.,whichmayresultinthediversionofcorporateopportunitiesandotherconflictswithrespecttoourbusinessandexecutives.

• Wewillbea"controlledcompany"withinthemeaningoftherulesofthe,andwillqualifyfor,andintendtorelyon,exemptionsfromcertaincorporategovernancerequirementsthatwouldotherwiseprovideprotectiontostockholdersofothercompanies.

Ownership and Organization

Priortothisoffering,AlticeUSAwasindirectlyowned%byAlticeN.V.and%byanentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahi;%byfundsadvisedbyBCPartnersLLP("BCP");%byentitiesaffiliatedwiththeCanadaPensionPlanInvestmentBoard("CPPIB")and%byAlticeUSAmanagement,employeesandaffiliates.

BCPartnersisaleadinginternationalprivateequityfirmwithadvisedfundsofover€13billion.Establishedin1986,thefirmoperatesasanintegratedteamthroughofficesinEuropeandNorthAmericatoacquireanddevelopbusinessesandcreatevalueinpartnershipwithmanagement.Sinceinception,BCPartnershascompleted93acquisitionswithatotalenterprisevalueofapproximately€115billion,demonstratingdisciplineinbullmarketsandanabilitytoinvestinattractiveopportunitiesamidstturbulenceandrecession.BCPartnershasalonganddistinguishedhistoryofpartneringwithnumerouscompaniesintheTechnology,Media,andTelecomspaceincludingComHem,Springer,Cartrawler,MergermarketandIntelsat.

CPPIBisasophisticated,globalinstitutionalinvestor,managingafundthatranksamongtheworld's10largestretirementfunds.ItinveststhefundsnotneededbytheCanadaPensionPlantopaycurrentbenefitsonbehalfof19millioncontributorsandbeneficiaries.HeadquarteredinToronto,withofficesinHongKong,London,Luxembourg,Mumbai,NewYork,SãoPauloandSydney,CPPIBisgovernedandmanagedindependentlyoftheCanadaPensionPlanandatarm'slengthfromgovernments.AtDecember31,2016,theFund'sassetstotaledC$298billion,ofwhichapproximatelyC$38billionisinvestedthroughthePrivateInvestmentsgroup.Ateamofapproximately130dedicatedPrivateInvestmentsprofessionalsmanagesinvestmentactivitiesinDirectPrivateEquity,PrincipalCredit,andNaturalResources.DirectPrivateEquitymanagesanapproximatelyC$17billionportfolioofinvestmentsandfocusesonmajority-orshared-controlinvestmentsacrossmultipleindustrysectorsworldwide.CurrentandprevioustechnologyandtelecominvestmentsincludeSuddenlinkCommunications,Informatica,Asurion,IMSHealthandSkype,amongothers.

Company Information

WewereincorporatedinDelawareonSeptember14,2015.Ourprincipalexecutiveofficeislocatedat1111StewartAvenue,Bethpage,NY11714.Ourtelephonenumberatthataddressis(516)803-2300.Ourwebsiteaddressiswww.alticeusa.com.Informationonourandoursubsidiaries'websites,theAlticeN.V.websiteoranyAlticeN.V.filingisdeemednottobeapartofthisprospectus.

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THE OFFERING

Class A common stock offered by us shares.

Class A common stock offered by the sellingstockholders

shares.

Underwriters' optionshares.

Class A common stock outstanding after this offeringshares(sharesiftheunderwritersexercisetheiroptiontopurchaseadditionalsharesofClassAcommonstock).

Class B common stock outstanding after this offeringshares.

Class C common stock outstanding after this offeringNone.

Total Class A and Class B common stock outstandingafter this offering

shares(sharesiftheunderwritersexercisetheiroptiontopurchaseadditionalsharesofClassAcommonstock).

Use of proceedsWeestimatethatthenetproceedstousfromthisoffering,afterdeductingtheunderwritingdiscountandestimatedofferingexpensespayablebyus,willbeapproximately$,basedonanassumedinitialpublicofferingpriceof$pershare,themid-pointofthepricerangesetforthonthecoverpageofthisprospectus.

Wewillnotreceiveanyproceedsfromthesaleofsharesbythesellingstockholders.

Wecurrentlyintendtousethenetproceedsthatwereceivefromthisofferingforgeneralcorporatepurposes.

See"UseofProceeds."

Risk factorsInvestinginourClassAcommonstockinvolvesahighdegreeofrisk.ThereareanumberofrisksyoushouldconsiderbeforeinvestinginourClassAcommonstock.Theserisksarediscussedmorefullyunder"RiskFactors"beginningonpage17ofthisprospectus.

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Dividend policy Wecurrentlyintendtoretainanyfutureearningstofundtheoperation,developmentandexpansionofourbusinessanddonotintendtopayanydividendsonourClassAorClassBcommonstock.Anyfuturedeterminationrelatingtoourdividendpolicywillbemadeinthesoleandabsolutediscretionofourboardofdirectorsandwilldependuponthenexistingconditions,includingourfinancialcondition,resultsofoperations,contractualrestrictions,capitalrequirements,businessprospectsandotherfactorsthatourboardofdirectorsmaydeemrelevant.See"DividendPolicy"and"DescriptionofCertainIndebtedness."

Voting rights

Followingthisoffering,wewillhavethreeclassesofcommonstock:ClassAcommonstock,ClassBcommonstockandClassCcommonstock.EachshareofClassAcommonstockwillbeentitledtoonevote.EachshareofClassBcommonstockwillbeentitledtotwenty-fivevotesandwillbeconvertibleatanytimeintooneshareofClassAcommonstock.IfweissueanysharesofClassCcommonstock,theywillbenon-voting.TheholdersofouroutstandingClassBcommonstockwillholdapproximately%ofthevotingpowerofouroutstandingcapitalstockimmediatelyfollowingthisoffering.

Proposed symbol

WewillapplytolistourClassAcommonstockontheunderthesymbol"."

Unlessotherwiseindicated,theinformationpresentedinthisprospectus:

• assumesthesharesofourClassAcommonstocktobesoldinthisofferingaresoldat$pershare,themid-pointofthepricerangesetforthonthecoverpageofthisprospectus;and

• assumesnoexerciseoftheunderwriters'optiontopurchaseadditionalshares.

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SUMMARY HISTORICAL AND PRO FORMA FINANCIAL DATA

ThesummaryconsolidatedhistoricalbalancesheetandoperatingdataofAlticeUSAasofandfortheyearendedDecember31,2016presentedbelowhavebeenderivedfromtheauditedconsolidatedfinancialstatementsofAlticeUSAincludedelsewhereherein.ThehistoricaloperatingdataofAlticeUSAfortheyearendedDecember31,2016includetheoperatingresultsofCequelfortheyearendedDecember31,2016andtheoperatingresultsofCablevisionfortheperiodfromthedateofacquisition,June21,2016throughDecember31,2016.TheconsolidatedproformaoperatingdataofAlticeUSAfortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015havebeenderivedfromtheunauditedproformaconsolidatedstatementsofoperationsincludedinthisprospectusandgiveeffecttotheCablevisonAcquisitionandSuddenlinkAcquisitionasiftheyhadoccurredonJanuary1,2015.

Theselectedhistoricalandproformaresultspresentedbelowarenotnecessarilyindicativeoftheresultstobeexpectedforanyfutureperiod.ThisinformationshouldbereadinconjunctionwiththeauditedconsolidatedfinancialstatementsofAlticeUSA,theunauditedproformaconsolidatedstatementsofoperationsofAlticeUSA,andManagement'sDiscussionandAnalysisofFinancialConditionandResultsofOperationsofAlticeUSAincludedelsewhereherein.

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Altice USA Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2016 Pro Forma Pro Forma Historical (dollars in thousands) Revenue: Residential: PayTV $ 4,227,222 $ 4,260,631 $ 2,759,216Broadband 2,290,039 2,005,012 1,617,029Telephony 872,115 912,002 529,973

Businessservicesandwholesale 1,230,643 1,158,840 819,541Advertising 365,429 345,498 245,702Other 169,368 283,874 45,751

Total revenue 9,154,816 8,965,857 6,017,212Operating expenses: Programmingandotherdirectcosts 2,988,549 2,982,005 1,899,994Otheroperatingexpenses 2,853,821 3,499,669 1,716,851Restructuringandotherexpense(credits) 229,117 (1,649) 240,395Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments) 2,345,775 2,442,235 1,700,306

Operating income 737,554 43,597 459,666Othernon-operatingexpenses,net (1,800,583) (1,636,921) (1,550,811)

Lossfromcontinuingoperationsbeforeincometaxes (1,063,029) (1,593,324) (1,091,145)Incometaxbenefit 406,886 498,567 259,666

Lossfromcontinuingoperations,netofincometaxes (656,143) (1,094,757) (831,479)Lossfromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes — (12,541) —Net loss (656,143) (1,107,298) (831,479)Netloss(income)attributabletononcontrollinginterests (315) 201 (551)Net loss attributable to Altice USA stockholders $ (656,458) $ (1,107,097) $ (832,030)Adjusted EBITDA(a) $ 3,352,045 $ 2,769,520 $ 2,414,735

Adjusted EBITDA margin 36.6% 30.9% 40.1%Capital expenditures $ 955,672 $ 1,294,842 $ 625,541

Capital expenditures as a percentage of revenue 10.4% 14.4% 10.4%

(a) WedefineAdjustedEBITDA,whichisanon-GAAPfinancialmeasure,asnetincome(loss)excludingincometaxes,income(loss)fromdiscontinuedoperations,othernon-operatingincomeorexpenses,lossonextinguishmentofdebtandwrite-offofdeferredfinancingcosts,lossoninterestrateswapcontracts,

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gain(loss)onequityderivativecontracts,gain(loss)oninvestments,interestexpense(includingcashinterestexpense),interestincome,depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments),share-basedcompensationexpenseorbenefit,restructuringexpenseorcreditsandtransactionexpenses.WebelieveAdjustedEBITDAisanappropriatemeasureforevaluatingtheoperatingperformanceoftheCompany.AdjustedEBITDAandsimilarmeasureswithsimilartitlesarecommonperformancemeasuresusedbyinvestors,analystsandpeerstocompareperformanceinourindustry.Internally,weuserevenueandAdjustedEBITDAmeasuresasimportantindicatorsofourbusinessperformance,andevaluatemanagement'seffectivenesswithspecificreferencetotheseindicators.WebelieveAdjustedEBITDAprovidesmanagementandinvestorsausefulmeasureforperiod-to-periodcomparisonsofourcorebusinessandoperatingresultsbyexcludingitemsthatarenotcomparableacrossreportingperiodsorthatdonototherwiserelatetotheCompany'songoingoperatingresults.AdjustedEBITDAshouldbeviewedasasupplementtoandnotasubstituteforoperatingincome(loss),netincome(loss),andothermeasuresofperformancepresentedinaccordancewithU.S.generallyacceptedaccountingprinciples("GAAP").SinceAdjustedEBITDAisnotameasureofperformancecalculatedinaccordancewithGAAP,thismeasuremaynotbecomparabletosimilarmeasureswithsimilartitlesusedbyothercompanies.

ThefollowingisareconciliationofnetlosstoAdjustedEBITDA:

Altice USA Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2016 Pro Forma Pro Forma Historical (dollars in thousands) Netloss $ (656,143) $ (1,107,298) $ (831,479)Lossfromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes — 12,541 —Incometaxbenefit (406,886) (498,567) (259,666)Otherincome(a) (9,184) (6,045) (4,329)Lossonextinguishmentofdebtandwrite-offofdeferredfinancingcosts 127,649 1,735 127,649

Lossoninterestrateswapcontracts 72,961 — 72,961Loss(gain)onequityderivativecontracts,net(b) 89,979 (104,927) 53,696Loss(gain)oninvestments,net (271,886) 30,208 (141,896)Interestexpense,net 1,791,064 1,715,950 1,442,730Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments) 2,345,775 2,442,235 1,700,306Restructuringandotherexpenses(credits) 229,117 (1,649) 240,395Share-basedcompensation 39,599 285,337 14,368AdjustedEBITDA $ 3,352,045 $ 2,769,520 $ 2,414,735

(a) IncludesprimarilydividendsreceivedonComcastcommonstockownedbytheCompany.

(b) Consistsofunrealizedandrealizedlosses(gains)duetothechangeinfairvalueofequityderivativecontractsrelatingtotheComcastcommonstockownedbytheCompany.

Altice USA

As of December 31, 2016

Balance Sheet Data: Actual As

Adjusted (dollars in thousands) Cashandcashequivalents $ 486,792 Totalassets 36,474,249 Totaldebt 24,030,065 Netdebtexcludingcollateralizedindebtednessandnotespayabletoaffiliatesandrelatedparties(1) 20,507,204

(1) Netdebtisdefinedastotaldebtlesscashandcashequivalents.

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Customer Metrics

Thefollowingtablesetsforthcertaincustomermetricsbysegment(unaudited):

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As of December 31, 2016

Net Increase

(Decrease)

Cablevision Cequel (g) Total Cablevision Cequel (g) Total (in thousands, except per customer amounts) Homes passed(a) 5,116 3,407 8,523 5,076 3,352 8,428 95Total customer

relationships(b) 3,141 1,751 4,892 3,116 1,712 4,828 64Residential 2,879 1,649 4,528 2,858 1,618 4,476 52SMB 262 102 364 258 94 352 12

Residential customers(c): PayTV 2,428 1,107 3,535 2,487 1,154 3,641 (106)Broadband 2,619 1,344 3,963 2,562 1,276 3,838 125Telephony 1,962 597 2,559 2,007 581 2,588 (29)

Residential triple productcustomer penetration(d): 64.8% 25.5% 50.5% 67.6% 25.4% 52.3% (1.8)%

Penetration of homespassed(e): 61.4% 51.4% 57.4% 61.4% 51.1% 57.3% 0.1%

ARPU(f) $ 154.49 $ 109.30 $ 138.07 $ 150.61 $ 104.04 $ 133.79 $ 4.28

(a) Representstheestimatednumberofsingleresidencehomes,apartmentsandcondominiumunitspassedbythecabledistributionnetworkinareasserviceablewithoutfurtherextendingthetransmissionlines.Inaddition,itincludescommercialestablishmentsthathaveconnectedtoourcabledistributionnetwork.ForCequel,broadbandserviceswerenotavailabletoapproximately100homespassedandtelephonyserviceswerenotavailabletoapproximately500homespassed.

(b) Representsnumberofhouseholds/businessesthatreceiveatleastoneoftheCompany'sservices.

(c) Customersrepresenteachcustomeraccount(setupandsegregatedbycustomernameandaddress),weightedequallyandcountedasonecustomer,regardlessofsize,revenuegenerated,ornumberofboxes,units,oroutlets.Incalculatingthenumberofcustomers,wecountallcustomersotherthaninactive/disconnectedcustomers.Freeaccountsareincludedinthecustomercountsalongwithallactiveaccounts,buttheyarelimitedtoaprescribedgroup.Mostoftheseaccountsarealsonotentirelyfree,astheytypicallygeneraterevenuethroughpay-per-vieworotherpayservices.Freestatusisnotgrantedtoregularcustomersasapromotion.Wecountabulkcommercialcustomer,suchasahotel,asonecustomer,anddonotcountindividualroomunitsatthathotel.Incountingbulkresidentialcustomers,suchasanapartmentbuilding,wecounteachsubscribingfamilyunitwithinthebuildingasonecustomer,butdonotcountthemasteraccountfortheentirebuildingasacustomer.

(d) Representsthenumberofcustomersthatsubscribetothreeofourservicesdividedbytotalresidentialcustomerrelationships.

(e) Representsthenumberoftotalcustomerrelationshipsdividedbyhomespassed.

(f) Calculatedbydividingtheaveragemonthlyrevenueforthefourthquarterofeachyearpresentedderivedfromthesaleofbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicestoresidentialcustomersfortherespectivequarterbytheaveragenumberoftotalresidentialcustomersforthesameperiod.

(g) ThemetricsforCequelpresentedinthetableabovehavebeenadjustedfrompreviouslyreportedamountstoconformtothemethodologyusedtocalculatetheequivalentCablevisionmetrics.

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RISK FACTORS

Investing in our Class A common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should consider carefully the risks and uncertainties described below, togetherwith all of the other information in this prospectus, including the financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus and theinformation set forth under the caption "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements," before deciding whether to invest in shares of our Class Acommon stock. We describe below what we believe are currently the material risks and uncertainties we face, but they are not the only risks and uncertainties weface. Additional risks and uncertainties that we are unaware of, or that we currently believe are not material, may also become important factors that adverselyaffect our business. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition, results of operations and future prospects could be materially andadversely affected. In that event, the market price of our Class A common stock could decline and you could lose part or all of your investment.

Risk Factors Relating to Our Business

We operate in a highly competitive business environment which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations andliquidity.

Weoperateinahighlycompetitive,consumer-drivenindustryandwecompeteagainstavarietyofbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyprovidersanddeliverysystems,includingbroadbandcommunicationscompanies,wirelessdataandtelephonyproviders,satellite-deliveredvideosignals,Internet-deliveredvideocontentandbroadcasttelevisionsignalsavailabletoresidentialandbusinesscustomersinourserviceareas.SomeofourcompetitorsincludeAT&TanditsDirecTVsubsidiary,CenturyLink,DISHNetwork,FrontierandVerizon.Inaddition,ourpaytelevisionservicescompetewithallothersourcesofleisure,news,informationandentertainment,includingmovies,sportingorotherliveevents,radiobroadcasts,home-videoservices,consolegames,printmediaandtheInternet.

Insomeinstances,ourcompetitorshavefewerregulatoryburdens,easieraccesstofinancing,greaterresources,greateroperatingcapabilitiesandefficienciesofscale,strongerbrand-namerecognition,longstandingrelationshipswithregulatoryauthoritiesandcustomers,moresubscribers,moreflexibilitytoofferpromotionalpackagesatpriceslowerthanoursandgreateraccesstoprogrammingorotherservices.Thiscompetitioncreatespressureonourpricingandhasadverselyaffected,andmaycontinuetoaffect,ourabilitytoaddandretaincustomers,whichinturnadverselyaffectsourbusiness,financialconditionandresultsofoperations.Theeffectsofcompetitionmayalsoadverselyaffectourliquidityandabilitytoserviceourdebt.Forexample,wefaceintensecompetitionfromVerizon,whichhasconstructedFTTHnetworkinfrastructurethatpassesasignificantnumberofhouseholdsinourNewYorkmetropolitanservicearea.WeestimatethatVerizoniscurrentlyabletosellafiber-basedtripleplay,includingbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservices,toatleasthalfofthehouseholdsinourNewYorkmetropolitanserviceareaandmayexpandtheseandotherserviceofferingstomorecustomersinthefuture.AnyestimateofVerizon'sbuild-outandsalesactivityinourNewYorkmetropolitanserviceareaisdifficulttoassessbecauseitisbasedonvisualinspectionsandotherlimitedestimatingtechniquesandthereforeservesonlyasanapproximation.

Ourcompetitiverisksareheightenedbytherapidtechnologicalchangeinherentinourbusiness,evolvingconsumerpreferencesandtheneedtoacquire,developandadoptnewtechnologytodifferentiateourproductsandservicesfromthoseofourcompetitors,andtomeetconsumerdemand.Wemayneedtoanticipatefarinadvancewhichtechnologyweshoulduseforthedevelopmentofnewproductsandservicesortheenhancementofexistingproductsandservices.Thefailuretoaccuratelyanticipatesuchchangesmayadverselyaffectourabilitytoattractandretaincustomers,whichinturncouldadverselyaffectourbusiness,financialconditionandresultsofoperations.Consolidationinourindustrymayallowourcompetitorstoacquireservicecapabilitiesthatarenotavailabletous.In

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addition,changesintheregulatoryandlegislativeenvironmentsmayresultinchangestothecompetitivelandscape.

Inaddition,certainofourcompetitorsowndirectlyorareaffiliatedwithcompaniesthatownprogrammingcontentorhaveexclusivearrangementswithcontentprovidersthatmayenablethemtoobtainlowerprogrammingcostsorofferexclusiveprogrammingthatmaybeattractivetoprospectivesubscribers.Forexample,DirecTVhasexclusivearrangementswiththeNationalFootballLeaguethatgiveitaccesstoprogrammingwecannotoffer.AT&TalsohasanagreementtoacquireTimeWarner,whichownsanumberofcablenetworks,includingTBS,CNNandHBO,aswellasWarnerBros.Entertainment,whichproducestelevision,filmandhome-videocontent.AT&T'sandDirecTV'spotentialaccesstoTimeWarnerprogrammingcouldallowAT&TandDirecTVtooffercompetitiveandpromotionalpackagesthatcouldnegativelyaffectourabilitytomaintainorincreaseourexistingcustomersandrevenues.DBSoperatorssuchasDISHNetworkandDirecTValsohavemarketingarrangementswithcertainphonecompaniesinwhichtheDBSprovider'spaytelevisionservicesaresoldtogetherwiththephonecompany'sbroadbandandmobileandtraditionalphoneservices.

AnothersourceofcompetitionforourpaytelevisionservicesisthedeliveryofvideocontentovertheInternetdirectlytosubscribers,someofwhichisofferedwithoutchargingafeeforaccesstothecontent.Thiscompetitioncomesfromanumberofdifferentsources,includingcompaniesthatdelivermovies,televisionshowsandothervideoprogrammingoverbroadbandInternetconnections,suchasNetflix,Hulu,iTunes,YouTube,AmazonPrime,SlingTV,PlaystationVue,DirecTVNowandGo90.ItispossiblethatadditionalcompetitorswillenterthemarketandbeginprovidingvideocontentovertheInternetdirectlytosubscribers.Increasingly,contentowners,suchasHBOandCBS,aresellingtheirprogrammingdirectlytoconsumersovertheInternetwithoutrequiringapay-televisionsubscription.Theavailabilityoftheseserviceshasandwillcontinuetoadverselyaffectcustomerdemandforourpaytelevisionservices,includingpremiumandon-demandservices.Further,duetoconsumerelectronicsinnovations,consumersareabletowatchsuchInternet-deliveredcontentontelevisionsetsandmobiledevices,suchassmartphonesandtablets.Internetaccessservicesarealsoofferedbyprovidersofwirelessservices,includingtraditionalcellularphonecarriersandothersfocusedsolelyonwirelessdataservices.Allwirelesscarriershavestartedtoofferunlimiteddataplans,whichcould,insomecases,becomeasubstituteforthefixedbroadbandservicesweprovide.TheFederalCommunicationsCommission("FCC")islikelytocontinuetomakeadditionalradiospectrumavailableforthesewirelessInternetaccessservices.

Ourpaytelevisionservicesalsofacecompetitionfrombroadcasttelevisionstations,entitiesthatmakedigitalvideorecordedmoviesandprogramsavailableforhomerentalorsale,SMATVsystems,whichgenerallyservelargeMDUsunderanagreementwiththelandlordandserviceprovidersandopenvideosystemoperators.Privatecablesystemscanofferimprovedreceptionoflocaltelevisionstationsandmanyofthesamesatellite-deliveredprogramservicesthatareofferedbycablesystems.SMATVsystemscurrentlybenefitfromoperatingadvantagesnotavailabletofranchisedcablesystems,includingfewerregulatoryburdens.Cabletelevisionhasalsolongcompetedwithbroadcasttelevision,whichconsistsoftelevisionsignalsthattheviewerisabletoreceivewithoutchargeusingan"off-air"antenna.Theextentofsuchcompetitionisdependentuponthequalityandquantityofbroadcastsignalsavailablethrough"off-air"reception,comparedtotheservicesprovidedbythelocalcablesystem.TheuseofradiospectrumnowprovidestraditionalbroadcasterswiththeabilitytodeliverHDtelevisionpicturesandmultipledigital-qualityprogramstreams.Therecanbenoassurancethatexisting,proposedorasyetundevelopedtechnologieswillnotbecomedominantinthefutureandrenderourvideoserviceofferinglessprofitableorevenobsolete.

Mostbroadbandcommunicationscompanies,whichalreadyhavewirednetworks,anexistingcustomerbaseandotheroperationalfunctionsinplace(suchasbillingandservicepersonnel),offerDSLservices.WebelieveDSLservicecompeteswithourbroadbandserviceandisoftenofferedatpriceslowerthanourInternetservices.However,DSLisoftenofferedatspeedslowerthanthespeeds

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weoffer.Inaddition,DSLprovidersmaycurrentlybeinabetterpositiontoofferInternetservicestobusinessessincetheirnetworkstendtobemorecompleteincommercialareas.TheymayalsoincreasinglyhavetheabilitytocombinevideoserviceswithtelephoneandInternetservicesofferedtotheircustomers,particularlyasbroadbandcommunicationscompaniesenterintoco-marketingagreementswithotherserviceproviders.Inaddition,currentandfuturefixedandwirelessInternetservices,suchas3G,4Gand5GfixedandwirelessbroadbandservicesandWi-Finetworks,anddevicessuchaswirelessdatacards,tabletsandsmartphones,andmobilewirelessroutersthatconnecttosuchdevices,maycompetewithourbroadbandservices.

Ourtelephonyservicescompetedirectlywithestablishedbroadbandcommunicationscompaniesandothercarriers,includingwirelessproviders,asincreasingnumbersofhomesarereplacingtheirtraditionaltelephoneservicewithwirelesstelephoneservice.WealsocompeteagainstVoIPproviderslikeVonage,Skype,GoogleTalk,Facetime,WhatsAppandmagicJackthatdonotownnetworksbutcanprovideservicetoanypersonwithabroadbandconnection,insomecasesfreeofcharge.Inaddition,wecompeteagainstILECs,otherCLECsandlong-distancevoice-servicecompaniesforlargecommercialandenterprisecustomers.WhilewecompetewiththeILECs,wealsoenterintointerconnectionagreementswithILECssothatourcustomerscanmakeandreceivecallstoandfromcustomersservedbytheILECsandothertelecommunicationsproviders.FederalandstatelawandregulationsrequireILECstoenterintosuchagreementsandprovidefacilitiesandservicesnecessaryforconnection,atpricessubjecttoregulation.Thespecificprice,termsandconditionsofeachagreement,however,dependontheoutcomeofnegotiationsbetweenusandeachILEC.Interconnectionagreementsarealsosubjecttoapprovalbythestateregulatorycommissions,whichmayarbitratenegotiationimpasses.WehaveenteredintointerconnectionagreementswithVerizonforNewYork,NewJerseyandportionsofConnecticut,andwithFrontierforportionsofConnecticut,whichhavebeenapprovedbytherespectivestatecommissions.WehavealsoenteredintointerconnectionagreementswithotherILECsinNewYorkandNewJersey.Theseagreements,likeallinterconnectionagreements,areforlimitedtermsanduponexpirationaresubjecttorenegotiation,potentialarbitrationandapprovalunderthelawsineffectatthattime.

Wealsofacecompetitionforouradvertisingsalesfromtraditionalandnon-traditionalmediaoutlets,includingtelevisionandradiostations,traditionalprintmediaandtheInternet.

We face significant risks as a result of rapid changes in technology, consumer expectations and behavior.

Thebroadbandcommunicationsindustryhasundergonesignificanttechnologicaldevelopmentovertimeandthesechangescontinuetoaffectourbusiness,financialconditionandresultsofoperations.Suchchangeshavehad,andwillcontinuetohave,aprofoundimpactonconsumerexpectationsandbehavior.OurvideobusinessfacestechnologicalchangerisksasaresultofthecontinuingdevelopmentofnewandchangingmethodsfordeliveryofprogrammingcontentsuchasInternet-baseddeliveryofmovies,showsandothercontentwhichcanbeviewedontelevisions,wirelessdevicesandotherdevelopingmobiledevices.Consumers'videoconsumptionpatternsarealsoevolving,forexample,withmorecontentbeingdownloadedfortime-shiftedconsumption.Aproliferationofdeliverysystemsforvideocontentcanadverselyaffectourabilitytoattractandretainsubscribersandthedemandforourservicesanditcanalsodecreaseadvertisingdemandonourdeliverysystems.OurbroadbandbusinessfacestechnologicalchallengesfromrapidlyevolvingwirelessInternetsolutions.OurtelephonyserviceofferingsfacetechnologicaldevelopmentsintheproliferationoftelephonydeliverysystemsincludingthosebasedonInternetandwirelessdelivery.Ifwedonotdeveloporacquireandsuccessfullyimplementnewtechnologies,wewilllimitourabilitytocompeteeffectivelyforsubscribers,contentandadvertising.Wecannotprovideanyassurancethatwewillrealize,infullorinpart,theanticipatedbenefitsweexpectfromtheintroductionofournewhomecommunicationshuborthatitwillbeintroducedtothemarketinthetimeframeweanticipateandwithallanticipatedfeaturesandfunctionality.Inaddition,wemayberequiredtomakematerialcapitalandotherinvestmentsto

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anticipateandtokeepupwithtechnologicalchange.Thesechallengescouldadverselyaffectourbusiness,financialconditionandresultsofoperations.

Additionally,ourU.S.industrypeersmightintroducea"quad-play"offeringthatbundlesbroadband,paytelevision,telephonyandmobilecommunicationsservices.Thismightleadourcustomerstoexpectsimilarbundledofferingsfromus,whichinturncouldresultinincreasedcustomerchurnifwedonot,orareunableto,offersimilarquad-playbundles,orcouldrequireadditionalinvestmentsbyustomeetmarketdemand.Therecanbenoassurancethatwecanofferquad-playbundlessuccessfullyorontermsfavorabletous.

Programming and retransmission costs are increasing and we may not have the ability to pass these increases on to our subscribers. Disputes withprogrammers and the inability to retain or obtain popular programming can adversely affect our relationship with subscribers and lead to subscriber losses.

Programmingcostsareoneofourlargestcategoriesofexpenses.Inrecentyears,thecostofprogramminginthecableandsatellitevideoindustrieshasincreasedsignificantlyandisexpectedtocontinuetoincrease,particularlywithrespecttocostsforsportsprogrammingandbroadcastnetworks.Wemaynotbeabletopassprogrammingcostincreasesontooursubscribersduetotheincreasinglycompetitiveenvironment.Ifweareunabletopasstheseincreasedprogrammingcostsontooursubscribers,ourresultsofoperationswouldbeadverselyaffected.Moreover,programmingcostsarerelateddirectlytothenumberofsubscriberstowhomtheprogrammingisprovided.Oursmallersubscriberbaserelativetoourcompetitorsmaylimitourabilitytonegotiatelowerper-subscriberprogrammingcosts,whichcouldresultinreducedoperatingmarginsrelativetoourcompetitorswithalargersubscriberbase.

Theexpirationdatesofourvariousprogrammingcontractsarestaggered,whichresultsintheexpirationofaportionofourprogrammingcontractsthroughouteachyear.Acontractwithoneofourtenlargestprogrammershasexpiredandwearecurrentlyintheprocessofrenegotiatingarenewalofthiscontract.Weattempttocontrolourprogrammingcostsand,therefore,thecostofourvideoservicestoourcustomers,bynegotiatingfavorabletermsfortherenewalofouraffiliationagreementswithprogrammers.Oncertainoccasionsinthepast,suchnegotiationshaveledtodisputeswithprogrammersthathaveresultedintemporaryperiodsduringwhichwedidnotcarryordecidedtostopcarryingaparticularbroadcastnetworkorprogrammingserviceorservices.Additionally,inourSuddenlinksegment,wewereunabletoreachagreementwithViacomonacceptableeconomictermsforalong-termcontractrenewaland,effectiveOctober1,2014,allViacomnetworkswereremovedfromourchannellineupsinourSuddenlinkfootprint.Totheextentweareunabletoreachagreementwithcertainprogrammersontermswebelievearereasonable,wemaybeforcedto,ordetermineforstrategicorbusinessreasonsto,removecertainprogrammingchannelsfromourline-upandmaydecidetoreplacesuchprogrammingchannelswithotherprogrammingchannels,whichmaynotbeavailableonacceptabletermsorbeasattractivetocustomers.Suchdisputes,ortheremovalorreplacementofprogramming,mayinconveniencesomeofoursubscribersandcanleadtocustomerdissatisfactionand,incertaincases,thelossofcustomers,whichcouldhaveamaterialadverseeffectonourbusiness,financialcondition,resultsofoperationsandliquidity.Therecanbenoassurancethatourexistingprogrammingcontractswillberenewedonfavorableorcomparableterms,oratall,orthattherightswenegotiatewillbeadequateforustoexecuteourbusinessstrategy.

Wemayalsobesubjecttoincreasingfinancialandotherdemandsbybroadcaststations.Federallawallowscommercialtelevisionbroadcaststationstomakeanelectionbetween"must-carry"rightsandanalternative"retransmissionconsent"regime.Localstationsthatelect"must-carry"areentitledtomandatorycarriageonoursystems,butatnofee.Whenastationoptsforretransmissionconsent,cableoperatorsnegotiatefortherighttocarrythestation'ssignal,whichtypicallyrequirespaymentofaper-subscriberfee.Ourretransmissionagreementswithstationsexpirefromtimetotime.Uponexpirationoftheseagreements,wemaycarrysomestationsundershort-termarrangementswhilewe

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attempttonegotiatenewlong-termretransmissionagreements.Inconnectionwithanynegotiationofnewretransmissionagreements,wemaybecomesubjecttoincreasedoradditionalcosts,whichwemaynotbeabletopassontoourcustomers.Totheextentthatwecannotpassonsuchincreasedoradditionalcoststocustomersoroffsetsuchincreasedoradditionalcoststhroughthesaleofadditionalservices,ourbusiness,financialcondition,resultsofoperationsandliquiditycouldbemateriallyadverselyaffected.Inaddition,intheeventcontractnegotiationswithstationsareunsuccessful,wecouldberequired,ordetermineforstrategicorbusinessreasons,toceasecarryingsuchstations'signals,possiblyforanindefiniteperiod.Anylossofstationscouldmakeourvideoservicelessattractivetoourcustomers,whichcouldresultinalossofcustomers,whichcouldhaveamaterialadverseeffectonourbusiness,financialcondition,resultsofoperationsandliquidity.Therecanbenoassurancethatanyexpiringretransmissionagreementswillberenewedonfavorableorcomparableterms,oratall.

We may not be able to successfully implement our growth strategy.

Ourfuturegrowth,profitabilityandresultsofoperationsdependuponourabilitytosuccessfullyimplementourbusinessstrategy,which,inturn,isdependentuponanumberoffactors,includingourabilitytocontinueto:

• simplifyandoptimizeourorganization;

• reinvestininfrastructureandcontent;

• investinsales,marketingandinnovation;

• enhancethecustomerexperience;

• driverevenueandcashflowgrowth;and

• opportunisticallygrowthroughvalue-accretiveacquisitions.

Therecanbenoassurancethatwecansuccessfullyachieveanyoralloftheaboveinitiativesinthemannerortimeperiodthatweexpect.Furthermore,achievingtheseobjectiveswillrequireinvestmentswhichmayresultinshort-termcostswithoutgeneratinganycurrentrevenuesandthereforemaybedilutivetoourearnings.Wecannotprovideanyassurancethatwewillrealize,infullorinpart,theanticipatedbenefitsweexpectourstrategywillachieve.Thefailuretorealizethosebenefitscouldhaveamaterialadverseeffectonourbusiness,financialconditionandresultsofoperations.Inaddition,ifweareunabletocontinueimprovingouroperationalperformanceandcustomerexperiencewemayfaceadecreaseinnewsubscribersandanincreaseinsubscriberchurn,whichcouldhaveamaterialadverseeffectonourbusiness,financialconditionandresultsofoperations.Inparticular,therecanbenoassurancethatwewillbeabletosuccessfullyimplementourplantobuildaFTTHnetworkwithintheanticipatedfive-yeartimelineoratallorwithinthecostparameterswecurrentlyexpect.Similarly,wemaynotbesuccessfulindeployingournewhomecommunicationshubonourcurrenttimelineoratallandwemayfacetechnologicalorotherchallengesinpursuingtheseorotherinitiatives.

The financial markets are subject to volatility and disruptions, which have in the past, and may in the future, adversely affect our business, including byaffecting the cost of new capital and our ability to fund acquisitions or other strategic transactions.

Thecapitalmarketsexperiencevolatilityanddisruption.Attimes,themarketshaveexertedextremedownwardpressureonstockpricesandupwardpressureonthecostofnewdebt,whichhasseverelyrestrictedcreditavailabilityformanycompanies.

Historicalmarketdisruptionshavetypicallybeenaccompaniedbyabroadereconomicdownturn,whichhashistoricallyledtolowerdemandforourproducts,suchasvideoservices,aswellaslower

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levelsoftelevisionadvertising,andincreasedincidenceofcustomers'inabilitytopayfortheservicesweprovide.Arecurrenceoftheseconditionsmayfurtheradverselyimpactourbusiness,financialconditionandresultsofoperations.

Werelyonthecapitalmarkets,particularlyforofferingsofdebtsecuritiesandborrowingsundersyndicatedfacilities,tomeetourfinancialcommitmentsandliquidityneedsandtofundacquisitionsorotherstrategictransactions.Disruptionsorvolatilityinthecapitalmarketscouldalsoadverselyaffectourabilitytorefinanceonsatisfactoryterms,oratall,ourscheduleddebtmaturitiesandcouldadverselyaffectourabilitytodrawonourrevolvingcreditfacilities.

Disruptionsinthecapitalmarketsaswellasthebroaderglobalfinancialmarketcanalsoresultinhigherinterestratesonpubliclyissueddebtsecuritiesandincreasedcostsundercreditfacilities.Suchdisruptionscouldincreaseourinterestexpense,adverselyaffectingourbusiness,financialpositionandresultsofoperations.

Ouraccesstofundsunderourrevolvingcreditfacilitiesisdependentontheabilityofthefinancialinstitutionsthatarepartiestothosefacilitiestomeettheirfundingcommitments.Thosefinancialinstitutionsmaynotbeabletomeettheirfundingcommitmentsiftheyexperienceshortagesofcapitalandliquidityoriftheyexperienceexcessivevolumesofborrowingrequestswithinashortperiodoftime.Moreover,theobligationsofthefinancialinstitutionsunderourrevolvingcreditfacilitiesareseveralandnotjointand,asaresult,afundingdefaultbyoneormoreinstitutionsdoesnotneedtobemadeupbytheothers.

Longerterm,volatilityanddisruptionsinthecapitalmarketsandthebroaderglobalfinancialmarketasaresultofuncertainty,changingorincreasedregulationoffinancialinstitutions,reducedalternativesorfailuresofsignificantfinancialinstitutionscouldadverselyaffectouraccesstotheliquidityneededforourbusinesses.Suchdisruptionscouldrequireustotakemeasurestoconservecashorimpedeordelaypotentialacquisitions,strategictransactionsandrefinancingtransactionsuntilthemarketsstabilizeoruntilalternativecreditarrangementsorotherfundingforourbusinessneedscanbearranged.

We are highly leveraged and have substantial indebtedness, which reduces our capability to withstand adverse developments or business conditions.

WehaveincurredsubstantialamountsofindebtednesstofinancetheAcquisitions,ouroperations,upgradestoourcableplantandacquisitionsofothercablesystems,sourcesofprogrammingandotherbusinesses.Wehavealsoincurredsubstantialindebtednessinordertoofferneworupgradedservicestoourcurrentandpotentialcustomers.AtDecember31,2016,ourtotalaggregateindebtednesswasapproximately$22.3billion(excludingnotespayabletoaffiliatesandrelatedparties).Becausewearehighlyleveraged,ourpaymentsonourindebtednessaresignificantinrelationtoourrevenuesandcashflow,whichexposesustosignificantriskintheeventofdownturnsinourbusinesses(whetherthroughcompetitivepressuresorotherwise),ourindustryortheeconomygenerally,sinceourcashflowswoulddecrease,butourrequiredpaymentsunderourindebtednesswouldnot.

Economicdownturnsmayimpactourabilitytocomplywiththecovenantsandrestrictionsinourindentures,creditfacilitiesandagreementsgoverningourotherindebtednessandmayimpactourabilitytopayorrefinanceourindebtednessasitcomesdue.Ifwedonotrepayorrefinanceourdebtobligationswhentheybecomedueanddonototherwisecomplywiththecovenantsandrestrictionsinourindentures,creditfacilitiesandagreementsgoverningourotherindebtedness,wewouldbeindefaultunderthoseagreementsandtheunderlyingdebtcouldbedeclaredimmediatelydueandpayable.Inaddition,anydefaultunderanyofourindentures,creditfacilitiesoragreementsgoverningourotherindebtednesscouldleadtoanaccelerationofdebtunderanyotherdebtinstrumentsoragreementsthatcontaincross-accelerationorcross-defaultprovisions.Iftheindebtednessincurredunderourindentures,creditfacilitiesandagreementsgoverningourotherindebtednesswere

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accelerated,wewouldnothavesufficientcashtorepayamountsduethereunder.Toavoidadefault,wecouldberequiredtodefercapitalexpenditures,sellassets,seekstrategicinvestmentsfromthirdpartiesorotherwisereduceoreliminatediscretionaryusesofcash.However,ifsuchmeasuresweretobecomenecessary,therecanbenoassurancethatwewouldbeabletosellsufficientassetsorraisestrategicinvestmentcapitalsufficienttomeetourscheduleddebtmaturitiesastheycomedue.Inaddition,anysignificantreductioninnecessarycapitalexpenditurescouldadverselyaffectourabilitytoretainourexistingcustomerbaseandobtainnewcustomers,whichwouldadverselyaffectourbusiness,financialpositionandresultsofoperations.

Ouroverallleverageandthetermsofourfinancingarrangementscouldalso:

• makeitmoredifficultforustosatisfyobligationsunderouroutstandingindebtedness;

• limitourabilitytoobtainadditionalfinancinginthefutureforworkingcapital,capitalexpendituresoracquisitions;

• limitourabilitytorefinanceourindebtednessontermsacceptabletousoratall;

• limitourabilitytoadapttochangingmarketconditions;

• restrictusfrommakingstrategicacquisitionsorcauseustomakenon-strategicdivestitures;

• requireustodedicateasignificantportionofourcashflowfromoperationstopayingtheprincipalofandinterestonourindebtedness,therebylimitingtheavailabilityofourcashflowtofundfuturecapitalexpenditures,workingcapitalandothercorporatepurposes;

• limitourflexibilityinplanningfor,orreactingto,changesinourbusinessandthebroadbandcommunicationsindustrygenerally;and

• placeusatacompetitivedisadvantagecomparedwithcompetitorsthathavealesssignificantdebtburden.

Inaddition,asubstantialportionofourindebtednessbearsinterestatvariablerates.Ifmarketinterestratesincrease,ourvariable-ratedebtwillhavehigherdebtservicerequirements,whichcouldadverselyaffectourcashflowsandfinancialcondition.Formoreinformation,see"Management'sDiscussionandAnalysisofFinancialConditionandResultsofOperations—QuantitativeandQualitativeDisclosuresAboutMarketRisk—InterestRateRisk."Althoughwehavehistoricallyenteredinto,andmayinthefutureenterinto,hedgingarrangementstolimitourexposuretoanincreaseininterestrates,sucharrangementsmaynotoffercompleteprotectionfromthisrisk.

If we incur additional indebtedness, such indebtedness could further exacerbate the risks associated with our substantial indebtedness.

Ifweincuradditionalindebtedness,suchindebtednesswillbeaddedtoourcurrentdebtlevelsandtherelatedriskswecurrentlyfacecouldbemagnified.Anydecreaseinourrevenuesoranincreaseinoperatingcosts(andcorrespondingreductioninourcashflows)wouldalsoadverselyaffectourabilitytopayourindebtednessasitcomesdue.

We have in past periods incurred substantial losses from continuing operations, and we may do so in the future, which may reduce our ability to raise neededcapital.

Wehaveinthepastreportedsubstantiallossesfromcontinuingoperationsandwemaydosointhefuture.Significantlossesfromcontinuingoperationscouldlimitourabilitytoraiseanyneededfinancing,ortodosoonfavorableterms,assuchlossescouldbetakenintoaccountbypotentialinvestors,lendersandtheorganizationsthatissueinvestmentratingsonourindebtedness.

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A lowering or withdrawal of the ratings assigned to our subsidiaries' debt securities and credit facilities by ratings agencies may further increase our futureborrowing costs and reduce our access to capital.

Creditratingagenciescontinuallyrevisetheirratingsforcompaniestheyfollow.Theconditionofthefinancialandcreditmarketsandprevailinginterestrateshavefluctuatedinthepastandarelikelytofluctuateinthefuture.Inaddition,developmentsinourbusinessandoperationsortheamountofindebtednesscouldleadtoaratingsdowngradeonouroroursubsidiaries'indebtedness.Thedebtratingsforoursubsidiaries'debtsecuritiesandcreditfacilitiesarecurrentlybelowthe"investmentgrade"category,whichresultsinhigherborrowingcostsaswellasareducedpoolofpotentialinvestorsofthatdebtassomeinvestorswillnotpurchasedebtsecuritiesorbecomelendersundercreditfacilitiesthatarenotratedinaninvestmentgraderatingcategory.Inaddition,therecanbenoassurancethatanyratingassignedwillremainforanygivenperiodoftimeorthataratingwillnotbeloweredorwithdrawnentirelybyaratingagency,ifinthatratingagency'sjudgment,futurecircumstancesrelatingtothebasisoftherating,suchasadversechanges,sowarrant.Anysuchfluctuationintheratingofusoroursubsidiariesmayimpactourabilitytoaccessdebtmarketsinthefutureorincreaseourcostoffuturedebtwhichcouldhaveamaterialadverseeffectonourbusiness,financialconditionandresultsofoperations,whichinreturnmayadverselyaffectthetradingpriceofsharesofourClassAcommonstock.

Our subsidiaries' ability to meet obligations under their indebtedness may be restricted by limitations on our other subsidiaries' ability to send funds.

Oursubsidiariesthathaveincurredindebtednessunderindenturesandcreditfacilitiesareprimarilyholdingcompanieswhoseabilitytopayinterestandprincipalonsuchindebtednessiswhollyorpartiallydependentupontheoperationsoftheirrespectivesubsidiariesandthedistributionsorotherpaymentsofcash,intheformofdistributions,loansoradvances,thoseothersubsidiariesdelivertoourindebtedsubsidiaries.Oursubsidiariesareseparateanddistinctlegalentitiesand,unlessanysuchsubsidiarieshasguaranteedtheunderlyingindebtedness,havenoobligation,contingentorotherwise,topayanyamountsdueonourindebtedsubsidiaries'indebtednessortomakeanyfundsavailabletoourindebtedsubsidiariestodoso.Thesesubsidiariesmaynotgenerateenoughcashtomakesuchfundsavailabletoourindebtedsubsidiariesandincertaincircumstanceslegalandcontractualrestrictionsmayalsolimittheirabilitytodoso.Also,oursubsidiaries'creditors,includingtradecreditors,intheeventofaliquidationorreorganizationofanysubsidiary,wouldbeentitledtoaclaimontheassetsofsuchsubsidiaries,includinganyassetstransferredtothosesubsidiaries,priortoanyofourclaimsasastockholderandthosecreditorsarelikelytobepaidinfullbeforeanydistributionismadetous.Totheextentthatweareacreditorofasubsidiary,ourclaimscouldbesubordinatedtoanysecurityinterestintheassetsofthatsubsidiaryand/oranyindebtednessofthatsubsidiaryseniortothatheldbyus.

Inaddition,ourOptimumandSuddenlinkbusinessesareeachcurrentlyfinancedonastandalonebasisandconstituteseparatefinancinggroups,whicharesubjecttocovenantsthatrestricttheuseoftheirrespectivecashflowsoutsidetheirrespectiverestrictedgroups.Consequently,cashflowsfromoperationsofOptimumanditssubsidiariesmaynotbeabletobeappliedtomeettheobligationsorotherexpensesofSuddenlinkanditssubsidiariesandcashflowsfromoperationsofSuddenlinkmaynotbeabletobeappliedtomeettheobligationsorotherexpensesofOptimumanditssubsidiaries,excepttotheextentthattherelevantrestrictedgroupisabletopayadividendundertheagreementsgoverningtheirrespectiveindebtedness.

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Our ability to incur additional indebtedness and use our funds is limited by significant restrictive covenants in financing agreements.

Theindentures,creditfacilitiesandagreementsgoverningtheindebtednessofoursubsidiariescontainvariousnegativecovenantsthatrestrictoursubsidiaries'(andtheirrespectivesubsidiaries')abilityto,amongotherthings:

• incuradditionalindebtednessandguaranteeindebtedness;

• paydividendsormakeotherdistributions,orrepurchaseorredeemcapitalstock;

• prepay,redeemorrepurchasesubordinateddebtorequity;

• issuecertainpreferredstock;

• makeloansandinvestments;

• sellassets;

• incurliens;

• enterintotransactionswithaffiliates;

• createorpermitanyencumbrancesorrestrictionsontheabilityoftheirrespectivesubsidiariestopaydividendsormakeotherdistributions,makeloansoradvancesortransferassets,ineachcasetosuchsubsidiary,oritsotherrestrictedsubsidiaries;and

• consolidate,mergeorsellallorsubstantiallyalloftheirassets.

Wearealsosubjecttocertainaffirmativecovenantsunderoursubsidiaries'revolvingcreditfacilities,which,amongotherthings,requiretherelevantOptimumandSuddenlinksubsidiariestoeachmaintainaspecifiedfinancialratioifthereareanyoutstandingutilizations.Ourabilitytomeetthesefinancialratiosmaybeaffectedbyeventsbeyondourcontroland,asaresult,wecannotassureyouthatwewillbeabletomeettheseratios.

Violationofthesecovenantscouldresultinadefaultthatwouldpermittherelevantcreditorstorequiretheimmediaterepaymentoftheborrowingsthereunder,whichcouldresultinadefaultunderotherdebtinstrumentsandagreementsthatcontaincross-defaultprovisionsand,inthecaseofrevolvingcreditfacilities,permittherelevantlenderstorestricttherelevantborrower'sabilitytoborrowundrawnfundsundersuchrevolvingcreditfacilities.Adefaultunderanyoftheagreementsgoverningourindebtednesscouldmateriallyadverselyaffectourgrowth,financialconditionandresultsofoperations.

Asaresult,wemaybe:

• limitedinhowweconductourbusiness;

• unabletoraiseadditionaldebtorequityfinancingtooperateduringgeneraleconomicorbusinessdownturns;or

• unabletocompeteeffectivelyortotakeadvantageofnewbusinessopportunities.

Theserestrictionscouldhaveamaterialadverseeffectonourabilitytogrowinaccordancewithourstrategyandonthevalueofourdebtandequitysecurities.Inaddition,ourfinancialresults,substantialindebtednessandcreditratingscouldmateriallyadverselyaffecttheavailabilityandtermsofourfinancing.

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We will need to raise significant amounts of funding over the next several years to fund capital expenditures, repay existing obligations and meet otherobligations and the failure to do so successfully could adversely affect our business. We may also engage in extraordinary transactions that involve theincurrence of large amounts of indebtedness.

Ourbusinessiscapitalintensive.Operatingandmaintainingourcablesystemsrequiressignificantamountsofcashpaymentstothirdparties.Capitalexpenditureswere$625.5millionin2016andonaproformabasiswere$956.0millionand$1,294.8millionin2016and2015,respectively,andprimarilyincludedpaymentsforcustomerpremiseequipment,suchasnewdigitalvideocableboxesandmodems,aswellasinfrastructureandcapitalexpendituresrelatedtoournetworks,inadditiontothecapitalrequirementsofourotherbusinesses.

Wehavecommencedafive-yearplantobuildaFTTHnetwork,whichwillenableustodelivermorethan10GbpsbroadbandspeedsacrossourentireOptimumfootprintandpartofourSuddenlinkfootprint.Wealsoplantointroduceanewhomecommunicationshubduringthesecondquarterof2017,whichwillbethemostadvancedhomecommunicationshubofferedbyanyAlticeGroupbusiness.Wemaynotbeabletoexecutetheseinitiativeswithintheanticipatedtimelinesandwemayincurgreaterthananticipatedcostsandcapitalexpendituresinconnectiontherewith,failtorealizeanticipatedbenefits,experiencebusinessdisruptionsorencounterotherchallengestoexecutingeitherasplanned.Thefailuretorealizetheanticipatedbenefitsoftheseinitiativescouldhaveamaterialadverseeffectonourbusiness,financialconditionandresultsofoperations.

Weexpectthesecapitalexpenditurestocontinuetobesignificantaswefurtherenhanceourserviceofferings.Wemayhavesubstantialfuturecapitalcommitmentsintheformoflong-termcontractsthatrequiresubstantialpaymentsoveraperiodoftime.Wemaynotbeabletogeneratesufficientcashinternallytofundanticipatedcapitalexpenditures,meettheseobligationsandrepayourindebtednessatmaturity.Accordingly,wemayhavetodooneormoreofthefollowing:

• refinanceexistingobligationstoextendmaturities;

• raiseadditionalcapital,throughdebtorequityissuancesorboth;

• cancelorscalebackcurrentandfuturespendingprograms;or

• sellassetsorinterestsinoneormoreofourbusinesses.

However,wemaynotbeabletorefinanceexistingobligationsorraiseanyrequiredadditionalcapitalortodosoonfavorableterms.Borrowingcostsrelatedtofuturecapitalraisingactivitiesmaybesignificantlyhigherthanourcurrentborrowingcostsandwemaynotbeabletoraiseadditionalcapitalonfavorableterms,oratall,iffinancialmarketsexperiencevolatility.Ifweareunabletopursueourcurrentandfuturespendingprograms,wemaybeforcedtocancelorscalebackthoseprograms.Ourchoiceofwhichspendingprogramstocancelorreducemaybelimited.Failuretosuccessfullypursueourcapitalexpenditureandotherspendingplanscouldmateriallyandadverselyaffectourabilitytocompeteeffectively.Itispossiblethatinthefuturewemayalsoengageinextraordinarytransactionsandsuchtransactionscouldresultintheincurrenceofsubstantialadditionalindebtedness.

We rely on network and information systems for our operations and a disruption or failure of, or defects in, those systems may disrupt our operations, damageour reputation with customers and adversely affect our results of operations.

Networkandinformationsystemsareessentialtoourabilitytodeliverourservicestoourcustomers.Whilewehaveinplacemultiplesecuritysystemsdesignedtoprotectagainstintentionalorunintentionaldisruption,failure,misappropriationorcorruptionofournetworkandinformationsystems,therecanbenoassurancethatoureffortstoprotectournetworkandinformationsystemswillpreventanyoftheproblemsidentifiedabove.Aproblemofthistypemightbecausedbyeventssuchas

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computerhacking,computerviruses,wormsandotherdestructiveordisruptivesoftware,"cyber-attacks"andothermaliciousactivity,defectsinthehardwareandsoftwarecomprisingournetworkandinformationsystems,aswellasnaturaldisasters,poweroutages,terroristattacksandsimilarevents.Sucheventscouldhaveanadverseimpactonusandourcustomers,includingdegradationofservice,servicedisruption,excessivecallvolumetocallcentersanddamagetoourplant,equipmentanddata.Operationalorbusinessdelaysmayresultfromthedisruptionofnetworkorinformationsystemsandthesubsequentremediationactivities.Moreover,theseeventsmaycreatenegativepublicityresultinginreputationorbranddamagewithcustomersandourresultsofoperationscouldsuffer.

Wealsousecertainvendorstosupplysomeofthehardware,softwareandsupportofournetwork,someofwhichhavebeencustomizedoralteredtofitourbusinessneeds.Certainofthesevendorsandsuppliersmayhaveleverageoverusconsideringthattherearelimitedsuppliersofcertainproductsandservices,orthatthereisalongleadtimeand/orsignificantexpenserequiredtotransitiontoanotherprovider.Inaddition,someofthesevendorsandsuppliersdonothavealongoperatinghistoryormaynotbeabletocontinuetosupplytheequipmentandserviceswedesire.Someofourhardware,softwareandoperationalsupportvendorsandsomeofourserviceprovidersrepresentoursolesourceofsupplyorhave,eitherthroughcontractorasaresultofintellectualpropertyrights,apositionofsomeexclusivity.Inaddition,becauseofthepaceatwhichtechnologicalinnovationsoccurinourindustry,wemaynotbeabletoobtainaccesstothelatesttechnologyonreasonableterms.Anydelaysortheterminationordisruptionintheserelationshipsasaresultofcontractualdisagreements,operationalorfinancialfailuresonthepartofourvendorsandsuppliers,orotheradverseeventsthatpreventsuchvendorsandsuppliersfromprovidingtheequipmentorservicesweneed,withthelevelofqualitywerequire,inatimelymannerandatreasonableprices,couldresultinsignificantcoststousandhaveanegativeeffectonourabilitytoprovideservicesandrolloutadvancedservices.Ourabilitytoreplacesuchvendorsandsuppliersmaybelimitedand,asaresult,ourbusiness,financialcondition,resultsofoperationsandliquiditycouldbemateriallyadverselyaffected.

If we experience a significant data security breach or fail to detect and appropriately respond to a significant data security breach, our results of operations andreputation could suffer.

Thenatureofourbusinessinvolvesthereceiptandstorageofinformationaboutourcustomersandemployees.Wehaveproceduresinplacetodetectandrespondtodatasecurityincidents.However,becausethetechniquesusedtoobtainunauthorizedaccess,disableordegradeservice,orsabotagesystemschangefrequentlyandmaybedifficulttodetectforlongperiodsoftime,wemaybeunabletoanticipatethesetechniquesorimplementadequatepreventivemeasures.Inaddition,hardware,softwareorapplicationswedeveloporprocurefromthirdpartiesmaycontaindefectsindesignormanufactureorotherproblemsthatcouldunexpectedlycompromiseinformationsecurity.Unauthorizedpartiesmayalsoattempttogainaccesstooursystemsorfacilitiesandtoourproprietarybusinessinformation.Ifoureffortstoprotectthesecurityofinformationaboutourcustomersandemployeesareunsuccessful,asignificantdatasecuritybreachmayresultincostlygovernmentenforcementactions,privatelitigationandnegativepublicityresultinginreputationorbranddamagewithcustomers,andourfinancialconditionandresultsofoperationscouldsuffer.

A portion of our workforce is represented by labor unions. Collective bargaining agreements can increase our expenses. Labor disruptions could adverselyaffect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

AsofDecember31,2016,227ofourfull-timeemployeeswerecoveredbycollectivebargainingagreements(primarilytechniciansinBrooklyn,NewYork)withtheCommunicationWorkersofAmerica("CWA").OptimumandtheCWAenteredintoacollectivebargainingagreementin2015.ThisagreementwasrenewedinJune2016foranadditionalthree-yearterm.OnMarch10,2017,theInternationalBrotherhoodofElectricalWorkers("IBEW")wascertifiedtorepresent100employeesinOakland,NewJersey.WehavenotyetnegotiatedacollectivebargainingagreementwiththeIBEWrelatingtotheseemployeesandtherecanbenoassurancethatwewillbeabletodosoonterms

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acceptabletous.ThecollectivebargainingagreementswiththeCWAandIBEWcoveringthesegroupsofemployeesoranyotheragreementswithotherunionsmayincreaseourexpenses.Inaddition,anydisruptionstoouroperationsduetolaborrelatedproblemscouldhaveanadverseeffectonourbusiness,financialconditionandresultsofoperations.

A significant amount of our book value consists of intangible assets that may not generate cash in the event of a voluntary or involuntary sale.

AtDecember31,2016,wereportedapproximately$36.5billionofconsolidatedtotalassets,ofwhichapproximately$27.4billionwereintangible.Intangibleassetsprimarilyincludedfranchisesfromcityandcountygovernmentstooperatecablesystems,goodwill,customerrelationshipsandtradenames.Whilewebelievethecarryingvaluesofourintangibleassetsarerecoverable,wemaynotreceiveanycashintheeventofavoluntaryorinvoluntarysaleoftheseintangibleassets,particularlyifwewerenotcontinuingasanoperatingbusiness.Weurgeyoutoreadcarefullyourconsolidatedfinancialstatementscontainedherein,whichprovidemoredetailedinformationabouttheseintangibleassets.

We may engage in acquisitions and other strategic transactions and the integration of such acquisitions and other strategic transactions could materiallyadversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Ourbusinesshasgrownsignificantlyasaresultofacquisitions,includingtheAcquisitions,whichentailnumerousrisksincluding:

• distractionofourmanagementteaminidentifyingpotentialacquisitiontargets,conductingduediligenceandnegotiatingacquisitionagreements;

• difficultiesinintegratingtheoperations,personnel,products,technologiesandsystemsofacquiredbusinesses;

• difficultiesinenhancingourcustomersupportresourcestoadequatelyserviceourexistingcustomersandthecustomersofacquiredbusinesses;

• thepotentiallossofkeyemployeesorcustomersoftheacquiredbusinesses;

• unanticipatedliabilitiesorcontingenciesofacquiredbusinesses;

• unbudgetedcostswhichwemayincurinconnectionwithpursuingpotentialacquisitionswhicharenotconsummated;

• failuretoachieveprojectedcostsavingsorcashflowfromacquiredbusinesses,whicharebasedonprojectionsthatareinherentlyuncertain;

• fluctuationsinouroperatingresultscausedbyincurringconsiderableexpensestoacquireandintegratebusinessesbeforereceivingtheanticipatedrevenuesexpectedtoresultfromtheacquisitions;and

• difficultiesinobtainingregulatoryapprovalsrequiredtoconsummateacquisitions.

Wealsoparticipateincompetitivebiddingprocesses,someofwhichmayinvolvesignificantcablesystems.Ifwearethewinningbidderinanysuchprocessinvolvingsignificantcablesystemsorweotherwiseengageinacquisitionsorotherstrategictransactionsinthefuture,wemayincuradditionaldebt,contingentliabilitiesandamortizationexpenses,whichcouldmateriallyadverselyaffectourbusiness,financialconditionandresultsofoperations.Wecouldalsoissuesubstantialadditionalequitywhichcoulddiluteexistingstockholders.

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resultincostswhichexceedourexpectations,ourbusiness,financialconditionandresultsofoperationscouldbemateriallyadverselyaffected.

Certain of our overlapping directors and officers have relationships with Altice N.V., which may result in the diversion of corporate opportunities and otherconflicts with respect to our business and executives.

Followingthisoffering,fourofourdirectors,includingourChiefExecutiveOfficer,willbeemployedbyoraffiliatedwithAlticeN.V.Thesedirectorshavefiduciarydutiestousand,inaddition,havedutiestoAlticeN.V.Asaresult,thesedirectorsandofficersmayfacerealorapparentconflictsofinterestwithrespecttomattersaffectingbothusandAlticeN.V.,whoseinterestsmaybeadversetooursinsomecircumstances.

Priortothecompletionofthisoffering,ourboardofdirectorswilladoptapolicythatacknowledgesthatdirectorsandofficersoftheCompanymayalsobeservingasdirectors,officers,employeesoragentsofAlticeN.V.anditssubsidiariesotherthanusandthatwemayengageinmaterialbusinesstransactionswithsuchentities.TheCompanyrenounceditsrightstocertainbusinessopportunitiesandthenewpolicyprovidesthatnodirectororofficeroftheCompanywhoisalsoservingasadirector,officer,employeeoragentofAlticeN.V.anditsothersubsidiarieswillbeliabletotheCompanyforbreachofanyfiduciarydutythatwouldotherwiseexistbyreasonofthefactthatanysuchindividualdirectsacorporateopportunity(otherthancertainlimitedtypesofopportunitiessetforthinthepolicy)toAlticeN.V.anditsothersubsidiariesinsteadoftheCompany,ordoesnotreferorcommunicateinformationregardingsuchcorporateopportunitiestotheCompany.Thepolicyexpresslyvalidatescertaincontracts,agreements,assignmentsandtransactions(andamendments,modificationsorterminationsthereof)betweentheCompanyandAlticeN.V.and/oranyofitsothersubsidiariesand,tothefullestextentpermittedbylaw,providesthattheactionsoftheoverlappingdirectorsorofficersinconnectiontherewitharenotbreachesoffiduciarydutiesowedtotheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiaries.

Significant unanticipated increases in the use of bandwidth-intensive Internet-based services could increase our costs.

Therisingpopularityofbandwidth-intensiveInternet-basedservicesposesrisksforourbroadbandservices.Examplesofsuchservicesincludepeer-to-peerfilesharingservices,gamingservicesandthedeliveryofvideoviastreamingtechnologyandbydownload.Ifheavyusageofbandwidth-intensivebroadbandservicesgrowsbeyondourcurrentexpectations,wemayneedtoincurmoreexpensesthancurrentlyanticipatedtoexpandthebandwidthcapacityofoursystemsorourcustomerscouldhaveasuboptimalexperiencewhenusingourbroadbandservice.Inordertocontinuetoprovidequalityserviceatattractiveprices,weneedthecontinuedflexibilitytodevelopandrefinebusinessmodelsthatrespondtochangingconsumerusesanddemandsandtomanagebandwidthusageefficiently.Ourabilitytoundertakesuchactionscouldberestrictedbyregulatoryandlegislativeeffortstoimposeso-called"netneutrality"requirementsonbroadbandcommunicationproviderslikeusthatprovidebroadbandservices.Formoreinformation,see"Regulation—Broadband."

Our business depends on intellectual property rights and on not infringing on the intellectual property rights of others.

Werelyonourpatents,copyrights,trademarksandtradesecrets,aswellaslicensesandotheragreementswithourvendorsandotherparties,touseourtechnologies,conductouroperationsandsellourproductsandservices.Ourintellectualpropertyrightsmaybechallengedandinvalidatedbythirdpartiesandmaynotbestrongenoughtoprovidemeaningfulcommercialcompetitiveadvantage.Thirdpartieshaveinthepast,andmayinthefuture,assertclaimsorinitiatelitigationrelatedtoexclusivepatent,copyright,trademarkandotherintellectualpropertyrightstotechnologiesandrelatedstandardsthatarerelevanttous.Theseassertionshaveincreasedovertimeasaresultofourgrowth

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andthegeneralincreaseinthepaceofpatentclaimsassertions,particularlyintheUnitedStates.Becauseoftheexistenceofalargenumberofpatentsinthenetworkingfield,thesecrecyofsomependingpatentsandtherapidrateofissuanceofnewpatents,webelieveitisnotpossibletodetermineinadvancewhetheraproductoranyofitscomponentsinfringesorwillinfringeonthepatentrightsofothers.Assertedclaimsand/orinitiatedlitigationcanincludeclaimsagainstusorourmanufacturers,suppliersorcustomers,alleginginfringementoftheirproprietaryrightswithrespecttoourexistingorfutureproductsand/orservicesorcomponentsofthoseproductsand/orservices.

Regardlessofthemeritoftheseclaims,theycanbetime-consuming,resultincostlylitigationanddiversionoftechnicalandmanagementpersonnel,orrequireustomodifyourbusiness,developanon-infringingtechnology,beenjoinedfromuseofcertainintellectualproperty,usealternatetechnologyorenterintolicenseagreements.Therecanbenoassurancethatlicenseswillbeavailableonacceptabletermsandconditions,ifatall,orthatourindemnificationbyoursupplierswillbeadequatetocoverourcostsifaclaimwerebroughtdirectlyagainstusorourcustomers.Furthermore,becauseofthepotentialforhighcourtawardsthatarenotnecessarilypredictable,itisnotunusualtofindevenarguablyunmeritoriousclaimssettledforsignificantamounts.Ifanyinfringementorotherintellectualpropertyclaimmadeagainstusbyanythirdpartyissuccessful,ifwearerequiredtoindemnifyacustomerwithrespecttoaclaimagainstthecustomer,orifwefailtomodifyourbusiness,developnon-infringingtechnology,usealternatetechnologyorlicensetheproprietaryrightsoncommerciallyreasonabletermsandconditions,ourbusiness,financialconditionandresultsofoperationscouldbemateriallyadverselyaffected.

We may be liable for the material that content providers distribute over our networks.

Thelawrelatingtotheliabilityofprivatenetworkoperatorsforinformationcarriedon,storedordisseminatedthroughtheirnetworksisstillunsettled.Assuch,wecouldbeexposedtolegalclaimsrelatingtocontentdisseminatedonournetworks.Claimscouldchallengetheaccuracyofmaterialsonournetworkorcouldinvolvematterssuchasdefamation,invasionofprivacyorcopyrightinfringement.Ifweneedtotakecostlymeasurestoreduceourexposuretotheserisksorarerequiredtodefendourselvesagainstsuchclaims,ourbusiness,reputation,financialconditionandresultsofoperationscouldbemateriallyadverselyaffected.

If we are unable to retain key employees, our ability to manage our business could be adversely affected.

Ouroperationalresultshavedepended,andourfutureresultswilldepend,upontheretentionandcontinuedperformanceofourmanagementteam.Thecompetitiveenvironmentformanagementtalentinthebroadbandcommunicationsindustrycouldadverselyimpactourabilitytoretainandhirenewkeyemployeesformanagementpositions.Thelossoftheservicesofkeymembersofmanagementandtheinabilityordelayinhiringnewkeyemployeescouldadverselyaffectourabilitytomanageourbusinessandourfutureoperationalandfinancialresults.

Impairment of Altice Group's reputation could adversely affect current and future customers' perception of Altice USA.

Ourabilitytoattractandretaincustomersdepends,inpart,upontheexternalperceptionsofAlticeGroup'sreputation,thequalityofitsproductsanditscorporateandmanagementintegrity.Thebroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesindustryisbyitsnaturemorepronetoreputationalrisksthanotherindustries.ThishasbeencompoundedinrecentyearsbythefreeflowofunverifiedinformationontheInternetand,inparticular,onsocialmedia.Impairment,includinganylossofgoodwillorreputationaladvantages,ofAlticeGroup'sreputationinmarketsinwhichwedonotoperatecouldadverselyaffectcurrentandfuturecustomers'perceptionofAlticeUSA.

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Macroeconomic developments may adversely affect our business.

Ourperformanceissubjecttoglobaleconomicconditionsandtherelatedimpactonconsumerspendinglevels.Continueduncertaintyaboutglobaleconomicconditionsposesariskasconsumersandbusinessesmaypostponespendinginresponsetotightercredit,unemployment,negativefinancialnews,and/ordeclinesinincomeorassetvalues,whichcouldhaveamaterialnegativeeffectondemandforourproductsandservices.Asourbusinessdependsonconsumerdiscretionaryspending,ourresultsofoperationsaresensitivetochangesinmacroeconomicconditions.Ourcustomersmayhavelessmoneyfordiscretionarypurchasesasaresultofjoblosses,foreclosures,bankruptcies,increasedfuelandenergycosts,higherinterestrates,highertaxes,reducedaccesstocredit,andlowerhomevalues.Theseandothereconomicfactorscouldadverselyaffectdemandforourproducts,whichinturncouldadverselyaffectourfinancialconditionandresultsofoperations.

Online piracy of entertainment and media content could result in reduced revenues and increased expenditures which could materially harm our business,financial condition and results of operations.

Onlineentertainmentandmediacontentpiracyisextensiveinmanypartsoftheworldandismadeeasierbytechnologicaladvances.Thistrendfacilitatesthecreation,transmissionandsharingofhighqualityunauthorizedcopiesofentertainmentandmediacontent.Theproliferationofunauthorizedcopiesofthiscontentwilllikelycontinue,andifitdoes,couldhaveanadverseeffectonourbusiness,financialconditionandresultsofoperationsbecausetheseproductscouldreducetherevenuewereceiveforourproducts.Additionally,inordertocontainthisproblem,wemayhavetoimplementelaborateandcostlysecurityandantipiracymeasures,whichcouldresultinsignificantexpensesandlossesofrevenue.Therecanbenoassurancethateventhehighestlevelsofsecurityandanti-piracymeasureswillpreventpiracy.

The MSG Distribution and the AMC Networks Distribution could result in significant tax liability.

WehavereceivedprivateletterrulingsfromtheInternalRevenueService(the"IRS")totheeffectthat,amongotherthings,theMSGDistribution(wherebyOptimumdistributedtoitsstockholdersalloftheoutstandingcommonstockofTheMadisonSquareGardenCompany("MadisonSquareGarden"),acompanywhichownsthesports,entertainmentandmediabusinessespreviouslyownedandoperatedbyOptimum)andtheAMCNetworksDistribution(wherebyOptimumdistributedtoitsstockholdersalloftheoutstandingcommonstockofAMCNetworks,acompanywhichconsistedprincipallyofnationalprogrammingnetworks,includingAMC,WEtv,IFCandSundanceChannel,previouslyownedandoperatedbyOptimum)andcertainrelatedtransactions,willqualifyfortax-freetreatmentundertheCode.

AlthoughaprivateletterrulingfromtheIRSgenerallyisbindingontheIRS,ifthefactualrepresentationsorassumptionsmadeintheletterrulingrequestareuntrueorincompleteinanymaterialrespect,wewillnotbeabletorelyontheruling.Furthermore,theIRSwillnotruleonwhetheradistributionsatisfiescertainrequirementsnecessarytoobtaintax-freetreatmentundertheCode.Rather,therulingisbaseduponourrepresentationsthattheseconditionshavebeensatisfied,andanyinaccuracyinsuchrepresentationscouldinvalidatetheruling.

IftheMSGDistributionortheAMCNetworksDistributiondoesnotqualifyfortax-freetreatmentforU.S.federalincometaxpurposes,then,ingeneral,wewouldbesubjecttotaxasifwehadsoldtheMadisonSquareGardencommonstockorAMCNetworkscommonstock,asthecasemaybe,inataxablesaleforitsfairvalue.OptimumstockholdersatthetimeofthedistributionswouldbesubjecttotaxasiftheyhadreceivedadistributionequaltothefairvalueofMadisonSquareGardencommonstockorAMCNetworkscommonstock,asthecasemaybe,thatwasdistributedtothem,whichgenerallywouldbetreatedasataxabledividend.ItisexpectedthattheamountofanysuchtaxestoOptimum'sstockholdersanduswouldbesubstantial.

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Risk Factors Relating to Regulatory and Legislative Matters

Our business is subject to extensive governmental legislation and regulation, which could adversely affect our business, increase our operational andadministrative expenses and limit our revenues.

Regulationofourindustryhasincreasedbroadbandcommunicationscompanies'operationalandadministrativeexpensesandlimitedtheirrevenues.Broadbandcommunicationscompaniesaresubjectto,amongotherthings:

• rulesgoverningtheprovisioningandmarketingofcableequipmentandcompatibilitywithnewdigitaltechnologies;

• rulesandregulationsrelatingtodataprotectionandcustomerandemployeeprivacy;

• rulesestablishinglimitedrateregulationofvideoservice;

• rulesgoverningthecopyrightroyaltiesthatmustbepaidforretransmittingbroadcastsignals;

• rulesgoverningwhenacablesystemmustcarryaparticularbroadcaststationandwhenitmustfirstobtainretransmissionconsenttocarryabroadcaststation;

• rulesgoverningtheprovisionofchannelcapacitytounaffiliatedcommercialleasedaccessprogrammers;

• ruleslimitingtheabilitytoenterintoexclusiveagreementswithMDUsandcontrolinsidewiring;

• rules,regulationsandregulatorypoliciesrelatingtotheprovisionofbroadbandservice,includingnew"netneutrality"requirements;

• rules,regulationsandregulatorypoliciesrelatingtotheprovisionoftelephonyservices;

• rulesforfranchiserenewalsandtransfers;and

• otherrequirementscoveringavarietyofoperationalareassuchasequalemploymentopportunity,emergencyalertsystems,disabilityaccess,technicalstandardsandcustomerserviceandconsumerprotectionrequirements.

Manyaspectsoftheseregulationsarecurrentlythesubjectofjudicialproceedingsandadministrativeorlegislativeproposals.Therearealsoongoingeffortstoamendorexpandthefederal,stateandlocalregulationofsomeofourcablesystems,whichmaycompoundtheregulatoryriskswealreadyface,andproposalsthatmightmakeiteasierforouremployeestounionize.ThefederalInternetTaxFreedomAct,whichprohibitedmanytaxesonInternetaccessservice,butwassubjecttoperiodicrenewals,wasrecentlymodifiedsothatthecollectionoftaxesonInternetserviceisnowpermanentlyprohibited.Certainstatesandlocalitiesareconsideringnewcableandtelecommunicationstaxesthatcouldincreaseoperatingexpenses.Certainstatesarealsoconsideringadoptingenergyefficiencyregulationsgoverningtheoperationofequipmentthatweuse,whichcouldconstraininnovation.CongresshasrecentlyconsideredwhethertorewritetheentireCommunicationsActof1934,asamended(the"CommunicationsAct")toaccountforchangesinthecommunicationsmarketplaceortoadoptmorefocusedchanges.Inresponsetorecentdatabreachesandincreasingconcernsregardingtheprotectionofconsumers'personalinformation,Congressandregulatoryagenciesareconsideringtheadoptionofnewprivacyanddatasecuritylawsandregulationsthatcouldresultinadditionalprivacy,aswellasnetworkandinformationsecurity,requirementsforourbusiness.Thesenewlaws,aswellasexistinglegalandregulatoryobligations,couldrequiresignificantexpenditures.

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Additionally,therehavebeenstatementsbyfederalgovernmentofficialsindicatingthatsomelawsandregulationsapplicabletoourindustrymayberepealedormodifiedinawaythatcouldbefavorabletousandourcompetitors.Therecanbenoassurancethatanysuchrepealormodificationwillbebeneficialtousorwillnotbemorebeneficialtoourcurrentandfuturecompetitors.

Our cable system franchises are subject to non-renewal or termination. The failure to renew a franchise in one or more key markets could adversely affect ourbusiness.

Ourcablesystemsgenerallyoperatepursuanttofranchises,permitsandsimilarauthorizationsissuedbyastateorlocalgovernmentalauthoritycontrollingthepublicrights-of-way.Somefranchisesestablishcomprehensivefacilitiesandservicerequirements,aswellasspecificcustomerservicestandardsandmonetarypenaltiesfornon-compliance.Inmanycases,franchisesareterminableifthefranchiseefailstocomplywithsignificantprovisionssetforthinthefranchiseagreementgoverningsystemoperations.Franchisesaregenerallygrantedforfixedtermsandmustbeperiodicallyrenewed.Franchisingauthoritiesmayresistgrantingarenewalifeitherpastperformanceortheprospectiveoperatingproposalisconsideredinadequate.Franchiseauthoritiesoftendemandconcessionsorothercommitmentsasaconditiontorenewal.Insomeinstances,localfranchiseshavenotbeenrenewedatexpiration,andwehaveoperatedandareoperatingundereithertemporaryoperatingagreementsorwithoutafranchisewhilenegotiatingrenewaltermswiththelocalfranchisingauthorities.

AsofDecember31,2016,oneofourlargestfranchises,theTownofHempstead,NewYork,comprisinganaggregateofapproximately85,000paytelevisioncustomers,wasexpired.WearecurrentlylawfullyoperatingintheTownofHempstead,NewYorkfranchiseareaundertemporaryauthorityrecognizedbytheStateofNewYork.LightpathholdsafranchisefromNewYorkCitythatexpiredonDecember20,2008andtherenewalprocessisongoing.WebelieveNewYorkCityistreatingtheexpirationdateofthisfranchiseasextendeduntilaformaldeterminationonrenewalismade,buttherecanbenoassurancethatwewillbesuccessfulinrenewingthisfranchiseonanticipatedtermsoratall.Weexpecttoreneworcontinuetooperateunderallorsubstantiallyallofourfranchises.

Thetraditionalcablefranchisingregimeiscurrentlyundergoingsignificantchangeasaresultofvariousfederalandstateactions.Somestatefranchisinglawsdonotallowincumbentoperatorslikeustoimmediatelyoptintofavorablestatewidefranchisingasquicklyasnewentrants,andoftenrequireustoretaincertainfranchiseobligationsthataremoreburdensomethanthoseappliedtonewentrants.

Wecannotassureyouthatwewillbeabletocomplywithallsignificantprovisionsofourfranchiseagreementsandcertainofourfranchisorshavefromtimetotimeallegedthatwehavenotcompliedwiththeseagreements.Additionally,althoughhistoricallywehaverenewedourfranchiseswithoutincurringsignificantcosts,wecannotassureyouthatwewillbeabletorenew,ortorenewontermsasfavorable,ourfranchisesinthefuture.Aterminationoforasustainedfailuretorenewafranchiseinoneormorekeymarketscouldadverselyaffectourbusinessintheaffectedgeographicarea.

Our cable system franchises are non-exclusive. Accordingly, local and state franchising authorities can grant additional franchises and create competition inmarket areas where none existed previously, resulting in overbuilds, which could adversely affect our results of operations.

Cablesystemsareoperatedundernon-exclusivefranchiseshistoricallygrantedbylocalauthorities.Morethanonecablesystemmaylegallybebuiltinthesamearea,whichisreferredtoasanoverbuild.Itispossiblethatafranchisingauthoritymightgrantasecondfranchisetoanothercableoperatorandthatsuchfranchisemightcontaintermsandconditionsmorefavorablethanthoseaffordedtous.Althoughentryintothecableindustryinvolvessignificantcostbarriersandrisks,well-financedbusinessesfromoutsidethecableindustry,suchaspublicutilitiesthatalreadypossessfiberopticandothertransmissionlinesintheareastheyserve,mayovertimebecomecompetitors.Inaddition,there

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areafewcitiesthathaveconstructedtheirowncablesystems,inamannersimilartocity-providedutilityservices,andprivatecablecompaniesnotaffiliatedwithestablishedlocalexchangecarriershavealsodemonstratedaninterestinconstructingoverbuilds.Webelievethatforanypotentialcompetitortobesuccessful,suchcompetitor'soverbuildwouldneedtobeabletoservethehomesandbusinessesintheoverbuiltareawithequalorbetterservicequality,onamorecost-effectivebasisthanwecan.

Insomecases,localgovernmententitiesandmunicipalutilitiesmaylegallycompetewithuswithoutsecuringalocalfranchiseoronmorefavorablefranchiseterms.Therearefederallegislativeandregulatoryproposalsnowpendingregardingtheabilityofmunicipalitiestoconstructanddeploybroadbandfacilitiesthatcouldcompetewithourcablesystems.Inaddition,certaintelephonecompaniesareseekingauthoritytooperateincommunitieswithoutfirstobtainingalocalfranchise.Asaresult,competingoperatorsmaybuildsystemsinareasinwhichweholdfranchises.TheFCChasadoptedrulesthatstreamlineentryfornewcompetitors(includingthoseaffiliatedwithtelephonecompanies)andreducefranchisingburdensforthesenewentrants.Atthesametime,asubstantialnumberofstateshaveadoptednewfranchisinglaws.Again,theselawswereprincipallydesignedtostreamlineentryfornewcompetitors,andtheyoftenprovideadvantagesforthesenewentrantsthatarenotimmediatelyavailabletoexistingoperators.Asaresultofthesenewfranchisinglawsandregulations,wehaveseenanincreaseinthenumberofcompetitivecablefranchisesoroperatingcertificatesbeingissued,andweanticipatethattrendtocontinue.

Webelievethemarketsweservearenotsignificantlyoverbuilt.However,theFCCandsomestateregulatorycommissionsdirectcertainsubsidiestoentitiesdeployingbroadbandtoareasdeemedtobe"unserved"or"underserved."Manyotherorganizationshaveappliedforandreceivedthesefunds,includingbroadbandservicescompetitorsandnewentrantsintosuchservices.Wehavegenerallyopposedsuchsubsidieswhendirectedtoareasthatweserveandhavedeployedbroadbandcapablenetworks.Despitethoseefforts,wecouldbeplacedatacompetitivedisadvantageifrecipientsusethesefundstosubsidizeservicesthatcompetewithourbroadbandservices.

Local franchising authorities have the ability to impose additional regulatory constraints on our business, which could reduce our revenues or increase ourexpenses.

Inadditiontothefranchiseagreement,localfranchisingauthoritiesinsomejurisdictionshaveadoptedcableregulatoryordinancesthatfurtherregulatetheoperationofcablesystems.Thisadditionalregulationincreasesthecostofoperatingourbusiness.Forexample,somelocalfranchisingauthoritiesimposeminimumcustomerservicestandardsonouroperations.Therearenoassurancesthatthelocalfranchisingauthoritieswillnotimposenewandmorerestrictiverequirements.Localfranchisingauthoritieswhoarecertifiedtoregulateratesgenerallyhavethepowertoreduceratesandorderrefundsontherateschargedforbasicserviceandequipment,whichcouldreduceourrevenues.

Further regulation of the cable industry could restrict our marketing options or impair our ability to raise rates to cover our increasing costs.

Thecableindustryhasoperatedunderafederalrateregulationregimeforapproximatelytwodecades.Currently,rateregulationisstrictlylimitedtothebasicservicetierandassociatedequipmentandinstallationactivities.Ourfranchiseauthoritieshavenotcertifiedtoexercisethislimitedrateregulationauthority,andtheywouldnowneedtodemonstratetheabsenceof"effectivecompetition"(asdefinedunderfederallaw)aspartofanyrateregulationcertification.However,theFCCandCongresscontinuetobeconcernedthatcablerateincreasesareexceedinginflation.ItispossiblethateithertheFCCorCongresswilladoptmoreextensiverateregulationforourpaytelevisionservicesorregulateourotherservices,suchasbroadbandandtelephonyservices,whichcouldimpedeourabilitytoraiserates,orrequireratereductions.Totheextentweareunabletoraiseourratesinresponsetoincreasingcosts,orarerequiredtoreduceourrates,ourbusiness,financialcondition,resultsofoperationsandliquiditywillbemateriallyadverselyaffected.Therehasbeenlegislativeandregulatory

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interestinrequiringcableoperatorstoofferhistoricallybundledprogrammingservicesonanàlacartebasis.Itispossiblethatnewmarketingrestrictionscouldbeadoptedinthefuture.Theserestrictionscouldaffecthowweprovide,andlimit,customerequipmentusedinconnectionwithourservicesandhowweprovideaccesstovideoprogrammingbeyondconventionalcabledelivery.ArecentFCCproposalthatwouldrequireMVPDstoaccommodatethird-partydevicesthroughtheprovisionofmultiple"informationflows"tothird-partydevicescould,ifadopted,adverselyaffectourrelationshipwithourcustomersandprogrammersandouroperations.ItisalsopossiblethatregulationswillbeadoptedaffectingthenegotiationsbetweenMVPDs(likeus)andprogrammers.Whiletheseregulationsmightprovideuswithadditionalrightsandprotectionsinourprogrammingnegotiations,theymightalsolimitourflexibilityinwaysthatadverselyaffectouroperations.

We may be materially adversely affected by regulatory changes related to pole attachment costs.

Poleattachmentsarecablewiresthatareattachedtoutilitypoles.Cablesystempoleattachmentstoutilitypoleshistoricallyhavebeenregulatedatthefederalorstatelevel,generallyresultinginfavorablepoleattachmentratesforattachmentsusedtoprovidecableservice.Anychangesinthecurrentpoleattachmentapproachcouldresultinasubstantialincreaseinourpoleattachmentcosts.

Changes in channel carriage regulations could impose significant additional costs on us.

Cableoperatorsalsofacesignificantregulationaffectingthecarriageofbroadcastandotherprogrammingchannels.Wecanberequiredtodevotesubstantialcapacitytothecarriageofprogrammingthatwemightnototherwisecarryvoluntarily,includingcertainlocalbroadcastsignals;localpublic,educationalandgovernmentalaccessprogramming;andunaffiliated,commercialleasedaccessprogramming(channelcapacitydesignatedforusebyprogrammersunaffiliatedwiththecableoperator).Regulatorychangesinthisareacoulddisruptexistingprogrammingcommitments,interferewithourpreferreduseoflimitedchannelcapacityandlimitourabilitytoofferservicesthatwouldmaximizeourrevenuepotential.Itispossiblethatotherlegalrestraintswillbeadoptedlimitingourdiscretionoverprogrammingdecisions.

Increasing regulation of our Internet-based products and services could adversely affect our ability to provide new products and services.

OnFebruary26,2015,theFCCadoptedanew"networkneutrality"orOpenInternetorder(the"2015Order")that:(1)reclassifiedbroadbandInternetaccessserviceasaTitleIIcommoncarrierservice,(2)appliedcertainexistingTitleIIprovisionsandassociatedregulations;(3)forborefromapplyingarangeofotherexistingTitleIIprovisionsandassociatedregulations,buttovaryingdegreesindicatedthatthisforbearancemaybeonlytemporaryand(4)issuednewrulesexpandingdisclosurerequirementsandprohibitingblocking,throttling,paidprioritizationandunreasonableinterferencewiththeabilityofendusersandedgeproviderstoreacheachother.The2015Orderalsosubjectedbroadbandproviders'InternettrafficexchangeratesandpracticestopotentialFCCoversightandcreatedamechanismforthirdpartiestofilecomplaintsregardingthesematters.The2015Orderhasbeenappealedbymultipleparties,buttherulesarecurrentlyineffect.The2015Ordercouldlimitourabilitytoefficientlymanageourcablesystemsandrespondtooperationalandcompetitivechallenges.

Offering telephone services may subject us to additional regulatory burdens, causing us to incur additional costs.

WeoffertelephoneservicesoverourbroadbandnetworkandcontinuetodevelopanddeployinterconnectedVoIPservices.TheFCChasruledthatcompetitivetelephonecompaniesthatsupportVoIPservices,suchasthosethatweoffertoourcustomers,areentitledtointerconnectwithincumbentprovidersoftraditionaltelecommunicationsservices,whichensuresthatourVoIPservicescanoperateinthemarket.However,thescopeoftheseinterconnectionrightsarebeingreviewedinacurrent

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FCCproceeding,whichmayaffectourabilitytocompeteintheprovisionoftelephonyservicesorresultinadditionalcosts.ItremainsunclearpreciselytowhatextentfederalandstateregulatorswillsubjectVoIPservicestotraditionaltelephoneserviceregulation.Expandingourofferingoftheseservicesmayrequireustoobtaincertainauthorizations,includingfederalandstatelicenses.Wemaynotbeabletoobtainsuchauthorizationsinatimelymanner,orconditionscouldbeimposeduponsuchlicensesorauthorizationsthatmaynotbefavorabletous.TheFCChasalreadyextendedcertaintraditionaltelecommunicationsrequirements,suchasE911capabilities,UniversalServiceFundcontribution,CommunicationsAssistanceforLawEnforcementAct("CALEA"),measurestoprotectCustomerProprietaryNetworkInformation,customerprivacy,disabilityaccess,numberporting,batteryback-up,networkoutagereporting,ruralcallcompletionreportingandotherregulatoryrequirementstomanyVoIPproviderssuchasus.IfadditionaltelecommunicationsregulationsareappliedtoourVoIPservice,itcouldcauseustoincuradditionalcostsandmayotherwisemateriallyadverselyimpactouroperations.In2011,theFCCreleasedanordersignificantlychangingtherulesgoverningintercarriercompensationfortheoriginationandterminationoftelephonetrafficbetweeninterconnectedcarriers.Theseruleshaveresultedinasubstantialdecreaseininterstatecompensationpaymentsoveramulti-yearperiod.Further,theFCC'sinitiativetocollectdataconcerningcertainpointtopointtransport("specialaccess")servicesweprovidecouldresultinadditionalregulatoryburdensandadditionalcosts.

We may be materially adversely affected by regulatory, legal and economic changes relating to our physical plant.

Oursystemsdependonphysicalfacilities,includingtransmissionequipmentandmilesoffiberandcoaxialcable.Significantportionsofthosephysicalfacilitiesoccupypublicrights-of-wayandaresubjecttolocalordinancesandgovernmentalregulations.Otherportionsoccupyprivatepropertyunderexpressorimpliedeasements,andmanymilesofthecableareattachedtoutilitypolesgovernedbypoleattachmentagreements.Noassurancescanbegiventhatwewillbeabletomaintainanduseourfacilitiesintheircurrentlocationsandattheircurrentcosts.Changesingovernmentalregulationsorchangesintheserelationshipscouldhaveamaterialadverseeffectonourbusinessandourresultsofoperations.

Changes in tax legislation could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

ThecurrentadministrationandtheRepublicanmembersoftheU.S.HouseofRepresentativeshavepubliclystatedthatoneoftheirtoplegislativeprioritiesissignificantreformoftheU.S.federalincometaxlegislation,includingsignificantchangestothetaxationofbusinessentities.ChangesinU.S.federalincometaxlegislationmayadverselyaffectourbusiness,financialconditionandresultsofoperations.Thetiminganddetailsofanytaxreform,aswellastheimpactitmayhaveonus,remainunclear.

Risk Factors Relating to This Offering and Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock

Prior to this offering, no market existed for our Class A common stock and we cannot assure you that an active, liquid trading market will develop for ourClass A common stock.

Priortothisoffering,therehasbeennopublicmarketforsharesofourClassAcommonstock.WecannotpredicttheextenttowhichinvestorinterestinourCompanywillleadtothedevelopmentandsustainmentofanactivetradingmarketontheorotherwise,orhowliquidthatmarketmightbecome.Apublictradingmarkethavingthedesirablecharacteristicsofdepth,liquidityandorderlinessdependsupontheexistenceofwillingbuyersandsellersatanygiventime,suchexistencebeingdependentupontheindividualdecisionsofbuyersandsellersoverwhichneitherwenoranymarketmakerhascontrol.Ifanactiveandliquidtradingmarketdoesnotdevelop,youmayhavedifficultysellinganysharesofourClassAcommonstockthatyoupurchaseinthisinitialpublic

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offeringandthevalueofourClassAcommonstockmaybemateriallyadverselyaffected.TheinitialpublicofferingpriceforthesharesofourClassAcommonstockwasdeterminedbynegotiationsbetweenus,thesellingstockholdersandtherepresentativesoftheunderwriters,andmaynotbeindicativeofpricesthatwillprevailintheopenmarketfollowingthisoffering.ThemarketpriceofourClassAcommonstockmaydeclinebelowtheinitialpublicofferingprice,andyoumaynotbeabletosellyoursharesofourClassAcommonstockatorabovethepriceyoupaidinthisoffering,oratall.AninactiveandilliquidtradingmarketmayalsoimpairourabilitytoraisecapitaltocontinuetofundoperationsbysellingsharesofourClassAcommonstockandmayimpairourabilitytoacquireothercompaniesortechnologiesbyusingourClassAcommonstockasconsideration.

You will experience immediate and substantial dilution in the net tangible book value of the shares you purchase in this offering, and you will suffer additionaldilution if the underwriters exercise their option to purchase additional shares of Class A common stock.

IfyoupurchasesharesofourClassAcommonstockinthisofferingyouwillexperienceimmediateandsubstantialdilution,astheinitialpublicofferingpriceofourClassAcommonstockwillbesubstantiallygreaterthantheproformanettangiblebookvaluepershareofourClassAcommonstock.IfyoupurchaseourClassAcommonstockinthisoffering,youwillsufferimmediateandsubstantialdilutionofapproximately$pershare,representingthedifferencebetweenourproformanettangiblebookdeficitpershareaftergivingeffecttothisofferingandtheinitialpublicofferingprice.

Your percentage ownership in us may be diluted by future issuances of capital stock, which could reduce your influence over matters on which stockholdersvote.

Pursuanttoouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationandamendedandrestatedbylaws,ourboardofdirectorswillhavetheauthority,withoutactionorvoteofourstockholders,toissuealloranypartofourauthorizedbutunissuedsharesofClassAcommonstock,includingsharesissuableupontheexerciseofoptions,ClassBcommonstock,ClassCcommonstockorsharesofourauthorizedbutunissuedpreferredstock.Wemayissuesuchcapitalstocktomeetanumberofourbusinessneeds,includingfundinganypotentialacquisitionsorotherstrategictransactions.IssuancesofClassAcommonstock,ClassBcommonstockorvotingpreferredstockwouldreduceyourinfluenceovermattersonwhichourstockholdersvoteand,inthecaseofissuancesofpreferredstock,wouldlikelyresultinyourinterestinusbeingsubjecttothepriorrightsofholdersofthatpreferredstock.

If the market price of our Class A common stock is volatile after this offering, you could lose a significant part of your investment.

Securitiesmarketsoftenexperiencesignificantpriceandvolumefluctuations,soevenifatradingmarketdevelops,themarketpriceofourClassAcommonstockmaybehighlyvolatileandcouldbesubjecttowidefluctuations.ThemarketpriceofourClassAcommonstockwillbeinfluencedbymanyfactors,someofwhicharebeyondourcontrol,includingthosedescribedabovein"—RiskFactorsRelatingtoOurBusiness"andincluding,butnotlimitedto,thefollowing:

• thefailureofsecuritiesanalyststocoverourClassAcommonstockafterthisofferingorchangesinfinancialestimatesbyanalysts;

• theinabilitytomeetthefinancialestimatesofanalystswhofollowourClassAcommonstock;

• strategicactionsbyusorourcompetitors;

• announcementsbyusorourcompetitorsofsignificantcontracts,acquisitions,jointmarketingrelationships,jointventuresorcapitalcommitments;

• introductionofnewproductsorservicesbyusorourcompetitors;

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• variationsinourquarterlyoperatingresultsandthoseofourcompetitors;

• variationsinAlticeN.V.'soperatingresultsandthemarketpriceofitsshares;

• additionsordeparturesofkeypersonnel;

• generaleconomicandstockmarketconditions;

• risksrelatedtoourbusinessandourindustry,includingthosediscussedabove;

• changesinconditionsortrendsinourindustry,marketsorcustomers;

• regulatory,legalorpoliticaldevelopments;

• changesinaccountingprinciples;

• changesintaxlegislationandregulations;

• litigationandgovernmentalinvestigations;

• terroristacts;

• futuresalesofourClassAcommonstockorothersecurities;

• defaultunderagreementsgoverningourindebtedness;and

• investorperceptionsoftheinvestmentopportunityassociatedwithourClassAcommonstockrelativetootherinvestmentalternatives.

Asaresultoftheseandotherfactors,investorsinourClassAcommonstockmaynotbeabletoreselltheirsharesatorabovetheinitialofferingpriceormaynotbeabletoresellthematall.ThesebroadmarketandindustryfactorsmaymateriallyreducethemarketpriceofourClassAcommonstock,regardlessofouroperatingperformance.Inaddition,pricevolatilitymaybegreaterifthepublicfloatandtradingvolumeofourClassAcommonstockislow.

Because we have no current plans to pay cash dividends on our Class A common stock for the foreseeable future, you may not receive any return on investmentunless you sell your Class A common stock for a price greater than that which you paid for it.

Weintendtoretainfutureearnings,ifany,forfutureoperations,expansionanddebtrepaymentandhavenocurrentplanstopayanycashdividendsfortheforeseeablefuture.Thedeclaration,amountandpaymentofanyfuturedividendsonsharesofClassAcommonstockwillbeatthesolediscretionofourboardofdirectors.Ourboardofdirectorsmaytakeintoaccountgeneralandeconomicconditions,ourfinancialconditionandresultsofoperations,ouravailablecashandcurrentandanticipatedcashneeds,capitalrequirements,contractual,legal,taxandregulatoryrestrictionsandimplicationsonthepaymentofdividendsbyustoourstockholdersorbyoursubsidiariestousandsuchotherfactorsasourboardofdirectorsmaydeemrelevant.Inaddition,ourabilitytopaydividendsislimitedbycovenantscontainedintheagreementsgoverningourexistingindebtednessandmaybelimitedbycovenantscontainedinanyfutureindebtednessweoroursubsidiariesincur.Asaresult,youmaynotreceiveanyreturnonaninvestmentinourClassAcommonstockunlessyousellourClassAcommonstockforapricegreaterthanthatwhichyoupaidforit.Formoreinformation,see"DividendPolicy."

Future sales, or the perception of future sales, by us or our existing stockholders in the public market following this offering could cause the market price forour Class A common stock to decline.

Afterthisoffering,thesaleofsubstantialamountsofsharesofourClassAcommonstockinthepublicmarket,ortheperceptionthatsuchsalescouldoccur,couldcausetheprevailingmarketpriceofsharesofourClassAcommonstocktodecline.Thesesales,orthepossibilitythatthesesalesmay

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occur,alsomightmakeitmoredifficultforustosellequitysecuritiesinthefutureatatimeandatapricethatwedeemappropriate.

UponconsummationofthisofferingwewillhaveatotalofsharesofClassAcommonstockoutstanding.AllofthesharesofClassAcommonstocksoldinthisofferingwillbefreelytradablewithoutrestrictionorfurtherregistrationundertheSecuritiesActof1933,asamended(the"SecuritiesAct").

Anysharesheldbyouraffiliates,asthattermisdefinedunderRule144oftheSecuritiesAct("Rule144"),includingAlticeN.V.anditsaffiliates,maybesoldonlyincompliancewiththelimitationsdescribedin"SharesEligibleforFutureSale."

Theremainingshareswillbe"restrictedsecurities"withinthemeaningofRule144andsubjecttocertainrestrictionsonresalefollowingtheconsummationofthisoffering.RestrictedsecuritiesmaybesoldinthepublicmarketonlyiftheyareregisteredundertheSecuritiesActoraresoldpursuanttoanexemptionfromregistrationsuchasRule144,asdescribedin"SharesEligibleforFutureSale."

Weandourofficers,directors,andholdersofsubstantiallyallofourcommonstockhaveagreedwiththeunderwriters,subjecttocertainexceptions,nottodisposeoforhedgeanyofourortheircommonstockorsecuritiesconvertibleintoorexchangeableforsharesofcommonstockduringtheperiodfromthedateofthisprospectuscontinuingthroughthedate180daysafterthedateofthisprospectus,exceptwiththepriorwrittenconsentof.

Upontheexpirationofthelock-upagreements,theremainingshareswillbeeligibleforresale,whichwouldbesubjecttovolume,mannerofsaleandotherlimitationsunderRule144.Inaddition,pursuanttoaregistrationrightsagreement,ourexistingownershavetheright,subjecttocertainconditions,torequireustoregisterthesaleoftheirsharesofourClassAcommonstock,orsharesofClassAcommonstockissuableonconversionofsharesofClassBcommonstockundertheSecuritiesAct.Byexercisingtheirregistrationrightsandsellingalargenumberofshares,ourexistingownerscouldcausetheprevailingmarketpriceofourClassAcommonstocktodecline.Followingcompletionofthisoffering,thesharescoveredbyregistrationrightswouldrepresentapproximately%ofouroutstandingClassAcommonstock(or%,iftheunderwritersexerciseinfulltheiroptiontopurchaseadditionalshares).RegistrationofanyoftheseoutstandingsharesofClassAcommonstockwouldresultinsuchsharesbecomingfreelytradablewithoutcompliancewithRule144uponeffectivenessoftheregistrationstatement.See"SharesEligibleforFutureSale."

Inaddition,weintendtofileoneormoreregistrationstatementsonFormS-8undertheSecuritiesActtoregistersharesofourClassAcommonstockorsecuritiesconvertibleintoorexchangeableforsharesofourClassAcommonstockissuedpursuanttotheAlticeUSA2017LongTermIncentivePlan.AnysuchFormS-8registrationstatementswillautomaticallybecomeeffectiveuponfiling.Sharesregisteredunderanysuchregistrationstatementwouldbeavailableforsaleinthepublicmarketfollowingtheeffectivedate,unlesssuchsharesaresubjecttovestingrestrictionswithus,Rule144restrictionsapplicabletoouraffiliatesorthelock-upagreementsdescribedelsewhereinthisprospectus.

Asrestrictionsonresaleendorifthesestockholdersexercisetheirregistrationrights,themarketpriceofourClassAcommonstockcoulddropsignificantlyiftheholdersofClassAcommonstocksellthemorareperceivedbythemarketasintendingtosellthem.ThesefactorscouldalsomakeitmoredifficultforustoraiseadditionalfundsthroughfutureofferingsofourClassAcommonstockorothersecurities.Inthefuture,wemayalsoissueoursecuritiesinconnectionwithinvestmentsoracquisitions.TheamountofsharesofourClassAcommonstockorClassCcommonstockissuedinconnectionwithaninvestmentoracquisitioncouldconstituteamaterialportionofthen-outstandingsharesofourClassAcommonstock.Anyissuanceofadditionalsecuritiesinconnectionwithinvestmentsoracquisitionsmayresultinadditionaldilutiontoyou.

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The tri-class structure of our common stock has the effect of concentrating voting control with Altice N.V. and its affiliates. This will limit or preclude yourability to influence corporate matters, including the election of directors, amendments of our organizational documents and any merger, consolidation, sale ofall or substantially all of our assets or other major corporate transaction requiring stockholder approval. Shares of Class B common stock will notautomatically convert to shares of Class A common stock upon transfer to a third party.

Followingthisoffering,ourClassBcommonstockwillhavetwenty-fivevotespershareandourClassAcommonstock,whichisthestockweareofferinginthisoffering,willhaveonevotepershare.IfweissueanysharesofClassCcommonstock,theywillbenon-voting.Immediatelyfollowingthecompletionofthisoffering,AlticeN.V.anditsaffiliateswillindirectlyholdintheaggregate%ofthevotingpowerofourcapitalstock.

Becauseofthetwenty-fivetoonevotingratiobetweenourClassBcommonstockandClassAcommonstock,AlticeN.V.anditsaffiliateswillcontinuetocontrolamajorityofthecombinedvotingpowerofourcapitalstockandthereforebeabletocontrolallmatterssubmittedtoourstockholdersforapprovaluntilsuchdateastheholdersofamajorityofourClassBcommonstockchoosetovoluntarilyconverttheirsharesintosharesofClassAcommonstockandceasetoownsharesofourcapitalstockentitlingthemtocastamajorityoftheoutstandingvotes.Thisconcentratedcontrolwilllimitorprecludeyourabilitytoinfluencecorporatemattersfortheforeseeablefuture,includingtheelectionofdirectors,amendmentsofourorganizationaldocumentsandanymerger,consolidation,saleofallorsubstantiallyallofourassetsorothermajorcorporatetransactionrequiringstockholderapproval.Thedisparatevotingrightsofourcommonstockmayalsopreventordiscourageunsolicitedacquisitionproposalsoroffersforourcapitalstockthatyoumayfeelareinyourbestinterestasoneofourstockholders.Foradditionalinformation,see"DescriptionofCapitalStock."

SharesofourClassBcommonstockwillbeconvertibleintosharesofourClassAcommonstockattheoptionoftheholderatanytime.OuramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationwillnotprovidefortheautomaticconversionofsharesofClassBcommonstockupontransferunderanycircumstances.TheholdersofClassBcommonstockthuswillbefreetotransferthemwithoutconvertingthemintosharesofClassAcommonstock.

Altice N.V. and Patrick Drahi will continue to control us and their interests may conflict with ours or yours in the future.

ThebeneficialownershipinterestsofAlticeN.V.followingtheofferingwilldependonthepriceofthesharesoffered,thenumberofsharessoldandtheunderwriters'exerciseoftheiroptiontopurchaseadditionalshares.Immediatelyfollowingthisoffering,AlticeN.V.willown%ofourClassBcommonstockwhichwillrepresentapproximately%ofthevotingpowerofourcapitalstock,or%iftheunderwritersexerciseinfulltheiroptiontopurchaseadditionalshares.SolongasAlticeN.V.continuestoowncommonstockrepresentingasubstantialportionofthevotingpowerofourcapitalstock,AlticeN.V.and,throughhiscontrolofAlticeN.V.,PatrickDrahi,willbeabletosignificantlyinfluencethecompositionofourboardofdirectorsandtherebyinfluenceourpoliciesandoperations,includingtheappointmentofmanagement,futureissuancesofourcommonstockorothersecurities,thepaymentofdividends,ifany,onourcommonstock,theincurrenceormodificationofdebtbyus,amendmentstoouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationandamendedandrestatedbylawsandtheenteringintoofextraordinarytransactions,andtheirinterestsmaynotinallcasesbealignedwithyourinterests.Inaddition,AlticeN.V.mayhaveaninterestinpursuingacquisitions,divestituresandothertransactionsthat,initsjudgment,couldenhanceitsinvestmentorimproveitsfinancialcondition,eventhoughsuchtransactionsmightinvolveriskstoyou.Forexample,AlticeN.V.couldcauseustomakeacquisitionsthatincreaseourindebtednessorcauseustosellrevenue-generatingassets.

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SolongasAlticeN.V.continuestoholdasubstantialportionofthevotingpowerofourcapitalstock,AlticeN.V.and,throughhiscontrolofAlticeN.V.,PatrickDrahi,willcontinuetobeabletosignificantlyinfluenceoreffectivelycontrolourdecisions.Inaddition,AlticeN.V.willbeabletodeterminetheoutcomeofallmattersrequiringstockholderapprovalandwillbeabletocauseorpreventachangeofcontroloftheCompanyorachangeinthecompositionofourboardofdirectorsandcouldprecludeanyunsolicitedacquisitionoftheCompany.TheconcentrationofownershipcoulddepriveyouofanopportunitytoreceiveapremiumforyoursharesofourClassAcommonstockaspartofasaleoftheCompanyandultimatelymightaffectthemarketpriceofourClassAcommonstock.

Inaddition,wehaveenteredintoagreementswithaffiliatesofAlticeN.V.pursuanttowhichtheyprovideussoftwareandnetworkequipment,designanddevelopmentservices,technicalservicesandsupportforourcustomersandproprietarycontent,forwhichwecompensatethemonaregularbasis.IfconflictsarisebetweenusandAlticeN.V.,theseconflictscouldberesolvedinamannerthatisunfavorabletousandasaresult,ourbusiness,financialconditionandresultsofoperationscouldbemateriallyadverselyaffected.See"CertainRelationshipsandRelatedPartyTransactions."Inaddition,ifAlticeN.V.ceasestocontrolusorweotherwiseloseaccesstotheservicesandexpertiseavailabletousthroughAlticeN.V.,includingforexampleATSandAlticeLabs,ourbusiness,financialconditionandresultsofoperationscouldbeadverselyaffected.

Anti-takeover provisions in our organizational documents could delay or prevent a change of control transaction.

Certainprovisionsofouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationandamendedandrestatedbylawsthatwillbeineffectontheclosingofthisofferingmayhaveananti-takeovereffectandmaydelay,deferorpreventamerger,acquisition,tenderoffer,takeoverattemptorotherchangeofcontroltransactionthatastockholdermightconsiderinitsbestinterest,includingthoseattemptsthatmightresultinapremiumoverthemarketpriceforthesharesheldbyourstockholders.

Theseprovisionswillprovidefor,amongotherthings:

• atri-classcommonstockstructure,asaresultofwhichAlticeN.V.generallywillbeabletocontroltheoutcomeofallmattersrequiringstockholderapproval,includingtheelectionofdirectorsandsignificantcorporatetransactions,suchasamergerorothersaleofourcompanyoritsassets;

• theabilityofourboardofdirectorsto,withoutfurtheractionbyourstockholders,fixtherights,preferences,privilegesandrestrictionsofuptoanaggregateofsharesofpreferredstockinoneormoreseriesandauthorizetheirissuance;and

• theabilityofstockholdersholdingamajorityofthevotingpowerofourcapitalstocktocallaspecialmeetingofstockholders.

Theseanti-takeoverprovisionscouldmakeitmoredifficultforathirdpartytoacquireus,evenifthethird-party'soffermaybeconsideredbeneficialbymanyofourstockholders.Asaresult,ourstockholdersmaybelimitedintheirabilitytoobtainapremiumfortheirsharesofourClassAcommonstock.See"DescriptionofCapitalStock."Inaddition,solongasAlticeN.V.continuestoholdasignificantamountofourcombinedvotingpoweritwillbeabletopreventachangeofcontroloftheCompany.

Holders of a single series of our common stock may not have any remedies if an action by our directors has an adverse effect on only that series of our commonstock.

PrinciplesofDelawarelawandtheprovisionsofouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationmayprotectdecisionsofourboardofdirectorsthathaveadisparateimpactupon

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holdersofanysingleseriesofourcommonstock.UnderDelawarelaw,theboardofdirectorshasadutytoactwithduecareandinthebestinterestsofallofourstockholders,includingtheholdersofallseriesofourcommonstock.PrinciplesofDelawarelawestablishedincasesinvolvingdifferingtreatmentofmultipleclassesorseriesofstockprovidethataboardofdirectorsowesanequaldutytoallcommonstockholdersregardlessofclassorseriesanddoesnothaveseparateoradditionaldutiestoanygroupofstockholders.Asaresult,insomecircumstances,ourdirectorsmayberequiredtomakeadecisionthatisviewedasadversetotheholdersofoneseriesofourcommonstock.UndertheprinciplesofDelawarelawandthebusinessjudgmentrule,holdersmaynotbeabletosuccessfullychallengedecisionsthattheybelievehaveadisparateimpactupontheholdersofoneseriesofourstockifourboardofdirectorsisdisinterestedandindependentwithrespecttotheactiontaken,isadequatelyinformedwithrespecttotheactiontakenandactsingoodfaithandinthehonestbeliefthattheboardisactinginthebestinterestofallofourstockholders.

We will continue to be a "controlled company" within the meaning of the rules of the . As a result, we will qualify for, and intend to rely on, exemptionsfrom certain corporate governance requirements that would otherwise provide protection to stockholders of other companies.

Aftercompletionofthisoffering,AlticeN.V.willcontinuetocontrolamajorityofthevotingpowerofourcapitalstock.Asaresult,wewillbea"controlledcompany"withinthemeaningofthecorporategovernancestandardsofthe.Undertheserules,acompanyofwhichmorethan50%ofthevotingpowerisheldbyanindividual,grouporanothercompanyisa"controlledcompany"andmayelectnottocomplywithcertaincorporategovernancerequirements,including:

• therequirementthatamajorityofourboardofdirectorsconsistsof"independentdirectors"asdefinedundertherulesofthe;

• therequirementthatourdirectornomineesbeselected,orrecommendedforourboardofdirectors'selectionbyanominating/governancecommitteecomprisedsolelyofindependentdirectorswithawrittencharteraddressingthecommittees'purposeandresponsibilities;

• therequirementthatthecompensationofourexecutiveofficersbedetermined,orrecommendedtoourboardofdirectorsfordetermination,byacompensationcommitteecomprisedsolelyofindependentdirectorswithawrittencharteraddressingthecommittees'purposeandresponsibilities;and

• therequirementforanannualperformanceevaluationofthenominating/corporategovernanceandcompensationcommittees.

Followingthecompletionofthisofferingandforsolongaswearea"controlledcompany,"weintendtoutilizetheseexemptions.Asaresult,wewillnothaveamajorityofindependentdirectors,ournominating/corporategovernancecommitteeandcompensationcommitteewillnotconsistentirelyofindependentdirectorsandsuchcommitteeswillnotbesubjecttoannualperformanceevaluations.Accordingly,youwillnothavethesameprotectionsaffordedtostockholdersofcompaniesthataresubjecttoallofthecorporategovernancerequirementsofthe.

We will incur increased costs as a result of becoming a public company and in the administration of our organizational structure.

Asapubliccompany,wewillincursignificantlegal,accounting,insuranceandotherexpensesthatwehavenotincurredasaprivatecompany,includingcostsassociatedwithpubliccompanyreportingrequirementsoftheSecuritiesExchangeActof1934,asamended(the"ExchangeAct"),theSarbanes-OxleyActof2002(the"Sarbanes-OxleyAct"),theDodd-FrankWallStreetReformandConsumerProtectionActof2010,thelistingrequirementsoftheandotherapplicablesecuritieslawsandregulations.WealsohaveincurredandwillincurcostsassociatedwiththeSarbanes-OxleyActand

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relatedrulesimplementedbytheSEC.Followingthecompletionofthisoffering,wewillincurongoingperiodicexpensesinconnectionwiththeadministrationofourorganizationalstructure.Theexpensesincurredbypubliccompaniesgenerallyforreportingandcorporategovernancepurposeshavebeenincreasing.Weexpecttheserulesandregulationstoincreaseourlegalandfinancialcompliancecostsandtomakesomeactivitiesmoretime-consumingandcostly,althoughwearecurrentlyunabletoestimatethesecostswithanydegreeofcertainty.Theselawsandregulationscouldalsomakeitmoredifficultorcostlyforustoobtaincertaintypesofinsurance,includingdirectorandofficerliabilityinsurance,andwemaybeforcedtoacceptreducedpolicylimitsandcoverageorincursubstantiallyhighercoststoobtainthesameorsimilarcoverage.Iftheserequirementsdiverttheattentionofourmanagementandpersonnelfromotherbusinessconcerns,theycouldhaveamaterialadverseeffectonourbusiness,financialconditionandresultsofoperations.Theselawsandregulationscouldalsomakeitmoredifficultforustoattractandretainqualifiedpersonstoserveonourboardofdirectors,ourboardcommitteesorasourexecutiveofficers.Furthermore,ifweareunabletosatisfyourobligationsasapubliccompany,wecouldbesubjecttodelistingofourClassAcommonstock,fines,sanctionsandotherregulatoryactionandpotentiallycivillitigation.

Failure to achieve and maintain effective internal controls in accordance with Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley could have a material adverse effect on ourbusiness and stock price.

WearenotcurrentlyrequiredtocomplywiththerulesoftheSECimplementingSection404oftheSarbanes-OxleyActandthereforearenotrequiredtomakeaformalassessmentoftheeffectivenessofourinternalcontroloverfinancialreportingforthatpurpose.Asapubliccompany,wewillberequiredtodocumentandtestourinternalcontrolproceduresinordertosatisfytherequirementsofSection404ofSarbanes-Oxley,whichwillrequireannualmanagementassessmentsoftheeffectivenessofourinternalcontroloverfinancialreportingandareportbyourindependentregisteredpublicaccountingfirmthataddressestheeffectivenessofinternalcontroloverfinancialreporting.Duringthecourseofourtesting,wemayidentifydeficiencieswhichwemaynotbeabletoremediateintimetomeetourdeadlineforcompliancewithSection404.Ifourmanagementcannotfavorablyassesstheeffectivenessofourinternalcontroloverfinancialreportingorourauditorsidentifymaterialweaknessesinourinternalcontrols,investorconfidenceinourfinancialresultsmayweaken,andourstockpricemaysuffer,andwecouldbecomesubjecttoinvestigationsby,theSECorotherregulatoryauthorities,whichcouldrequireadditionalfinancialandmanagementresources.

If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports about our business, if they adversely change their recommendations regarding our Class Acommon stock or if our operating results do not meet their expectations, the market price of our Class A common stock could decline.

ThetradingmarketforourClassAcommonstockwillbeinfluencedbytheresearchandreportsthatindustryorsecuritiesanalystspublishaboutusorourbusiness.Wedonothaveanycontrolovertheseanalysts.Ifoneormoreoftheseanalystsceasecoverageofourcompanyorfailtopublishreportsonusregularly,wecouldlosevisibilityinthefinancialmarkets,whichinturncouldcauseourstockpriceortradingvolumetodecline.Moreover,ifoneormoreoftheanalystswhocoverourcompanydowngradesourClassAcommonstockorifouroperatingresultsdonotmeettheirexpectations,themarketpriceofourClassAcommonstockcoulddecline.

Inaddition,AlticeN.V.isapubliclylistedcompanytradedontheEuronextandissubjecttoequitymarketvolatility,generaleconomicconditionsandregulatorychangeswhichmayadverselyaffectthemarketpriceoftheAlticeN.V.ordinaryshares.AlticeN.V.iscurrentlycontrolledbyNextAltS.ár.l.,acompanythatiscontrolledbyPatrickDrahi.NextAltS.ár.l.couldsellasubstantialnumberofordinarysharesofAlticeN.V.inthepublicmarketandsuchsales,ortheperceptionthatsuchsalescouldoccur,maymateriallyandadverselyaffectthemarketpriceofAlticeN.V.'sordinaryshares.A

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decreaseinAlticeN.V.sharepricecouldnegativelyaffectthemarketpriceofourClassAcommonstock.

We could be subject to securities class action litigation.

Inthepast,securitiesclassactionlitigationhasoftenbeeninstitutedagainstcompanieswhosesecuritieshaveexperiencedperiodsofvolatilityinmarketprice.SecuritieslitigationbroughtagainstusfollowingvolatilityinthepriceofourClassAcommonstock,regardlessofthemeritorultimateresultsofsuchlitigation,couldresultinsubstantialcosts,whichwouldhurtourfinancialconditionandresultsofoperationsanddivertmanagement'sattentionandresourcesfromourbusiness.

We will have broad discretion in the use of the net proceeds to us from this offering and may not use them effectively.

Wewillhavebroaddiscretionintheapplicationofthenetproceedstousfromthisoffering,includingforanyofthepurposesdescribedinthesectiontitled"UseofProceeds,"andyouwillnothavetheopportunityaspartofyourinvestmentdecisiontoassesswhetherthenetproceedsarebeingusedappropriately.Becauseofthenumberandvariabilityoffactorsthatwilldetermineouruseofthenetproceedsfromthisoffering,theirultimateusemayvarysubstantiallyfromtheircurrentlyintendeduse.Thefailurebyourmanagementtoapplythesefundseffectivelycouldharmourbusiness.Pendingtheiruse,wemayinvestthenetproceedsfromthisofferinginshort-term,investment-gradeinterest-bearingsecuritiessuchasmoneymarketaccounts,certificatesofdeposit,commercialpaper,andguaranteedobligationsoftheU.S.governmentthatmaynotgenerateahighyieldtoourstockholders.Theseinvestmentsmaynotyieldafavorablereturntoourinvestors.

Our amended and restated bylaws will provide that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the exclusive forum for substantially all disputesbetween us and our stockholders, which could limit our stockholders' ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officersor other employees.

OuramendedandrestatedbylawswillprovidethattheCourtofChanceryoftheStateofDelawarewillbetheexclusiveforumfor:(i)anyderivativeactionorproceedingbroughtonourbehalf;(ii)anyactionassertingabreachoffiduciaryduty;(iii)anyactionassertingaclaimagainstusarisingundertheGeneralCorporationLawoftheStateofDelaware("DGCL");(iv)anyactionregardingouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationorouramendedandrestatedbylaws;or(v)anyactionassertingaclaimagainstusthatisgovernedbytheinternalaffairsdoctrine.Ouramendedandrestatedbylawspermitourboardofdirectorstowaivetheexclusiveforumprovisionandconsenttosuitinotherjurisdictions.Unlesswaived,thisexclusiveforumprovisionmaylimitastockholder'sabilitytobringaclaiminajudicialforumthatitfindsfavorablefordisputeswithusorourdirectors,officersorotheremployees,whichmaydiscouragesuchlawsuitsagainstusandourdirectors,officersandotheremployees.Alternatively,ifacourtweretofindthisprovisioninouramendedandrestatedbylawstobeinapplicableorunenforceableinanaction,wemayincuradditionalcostsassociatedwithresolvingsuchactioninotherjurisdictions,whichcouldadverselyaffectourbusiness,financialconditionandresultsofoperations.

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Thisprospectusincludesstatementsthatexpressouropinions,expectations,beliefs,plans,objectives,assumptionsorprojectionsregardingfutureeventsorfutureresultsandthereforeare,ormaybedeemedtobe,"forward-lookingstatements."These"forward-lookingstatements"appearthroughoutthisprospectus,includinginsectionsentitled"ProspectusSummary,"RiskFactors,""Management'sDiscussionofAnalysisofFinancialConditionandResultsofOperations"and"Business"andrelatetomatterssuchasanticipatedfuturegrowthinrevenues,operatingincome,cashprovidedbyoperatingactivitiesandotherfinancialmeasures.Wordssuchas"expects,""anticipates,""believes,""estimates,""may,""will,""should,""could,""seeks,""potential,""continue,""intends,""plans"andsimilarwordsandtermsusedinthediscussionoffutureoperatingresults,futurefinancialperformanceandfutureeventsidentifyforward-lookingstatementsinthisprospectus.Alloftheseforward-lookingstatementsarebasedonmanagement'scurrentexpectationsandbeliefsaboutfutureevents.Aswithanyprojectionorforecast,theyaresusceptibletouncertaintyandchangesincircumstances.

Weoperateinahighlycompetitive,consumerandtechnologydrivenandrapidlychangingbusinessthatisaffectedbygovernmentregulationandeconomic,strategic,technological,politicalandsocialconditions.Variousfactorscouldadverselyaffectouroperations,businessorfinancialresultsinthefutureandcauseouractualresultstodiffermateriallyfromthosecontainedintheforward-lookingstatements,includingthosefactorsdiscussedunder"RiskFactors"inthisprospectus.Inaddition,importantfactorsthatcouldcauseouractualresultstodiffermateriallyfromthoseinourforward-lookingstatementsinclude:

• competitionforbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonycustomersfromexistingcompetitors(suchasbroadbandcommunicationscompanies,DBSprovidersandInternet-basedproviders)andnewcompetitorsenteringourfootprint;

• changesinconsumerpreferences,lawsandregulationsortechnologythatmaycauseustochangeouroperationalstrategies;

• increaseddifficultynegotiatingprogrammingandretransmissionagreementsonfavorableterms,ifatall,resultinginincreasedcoststousand/orthelossofpopularprogramming;

• increasingprogrammingcostsanddeliveryexpensesrelatedtoourproductsandservices;

• ourabilitytoachieveanticipatedcustomerandrevenuegrowth,tosuccessfullyintroducenewproductsandservicesandtoimplementourgrowthstrategy;

• ourabilitytocompleteourcapitalinvestmentplansontimeandonbudget,includingourfive-yearplantobuildaFTTHnetworkanddeployournewhomecommunicationshub;

• theeffectsofeconomicconditionsorotherfactorswhichmaynegativelyaffectourcustomers'demandforourproductsandservices;

• theeffectsofindustryconditions;

• demandforadvertisingonourcablesystems;

• oursubstantialindebtednessanddebtserviceobligations;

• adversechangesinthecreditmarket;

• financialcommunityandratingagencyperceptionsofourbusiness,operations,financialconditionandtheindustriesinwhichweoperate;

• therestrictionscontainedinourfinancingagreements;

• ourabilitytogeneratesufficientcashflowtomeetourdebtserviceobligations;

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• fluctuationsininterestrateswhichmaycauseourinterestexpensetovaryfromquartertoquarter;

• technicalfailures,equipmentdefects,physicalorelectronicbreak-instoourservices,computervirusesandsimilarproblems;

• thedisruptionorfailureofournetwork,informationsystemsortechnologiesasaresultofcomputerhacking,computerviruses,"cyber-attacks,"misappropriationofdata,outages,naturaldisastersandothermaterialevents;

• ourabilitytoobtainnecessaryhardware,software,communicationsequipmentandservicesandotheritemsfromourvendorsatreasonablecosts;

• ourabilitytoeffectivelyintegrateacquisitionsandtomaximizeexpectedoperatingefficienciesfromouracquisitionsorasaresultofthetransactionscontemplatedhereby;

• significantunanticipatedincreasesintheuseofbandwidth-intensiveInternet-basedservices;

• theoutcomeoflitigationandotherproceedings;and

• otherrisksanduncertaintiesinherentinourcableandotherbroadbandcommunicationsbusinessesandourotherbusinesses,includingthoselistedunderthecaption"RiskFactors"inthisprospectus.

Additionalrisks,uncertaintiesandotherfactorsthatmaycauseouractualresults,performanceorachievementstobedifferentfromthoseexpressedorimpliedinourforward-lookingstatementsmaybefoundunder"RiskFactors"containedinthisprospectus.Thesefactorsandotherriskfactorsdisclosedinthisprospectusarenotnecessarilyalloftheimportantfactorsthatcouldcauseouractualresultstodiffermateriallyfromthoseexpressedinanyofourforward-lookingstatements.Otherunknownorunpredictablefactorscouldcauseouractualresultstodiffermateriallyfromthoseexpressedinanyofourforward-lookingstatements.

Giventheseuncertainties,youarecautionednottoplaceunduerelianceonsuchforward-lookingstatements.Theforward-lookingstatementscontainedinthisprospectusaremadeonlyasofthedateofthisprospectus.Excepttotheextentrequiredbylaw,wedonotundertake,andspecificallydeclineanyobligation,toupdateanyforward-lookingstatementsortopubliclyannouncetheresultsofanyrevisionstoanyofsuchstatementstoreflectfutureeventsordevelopments.Comparisonsofresultsforcurrentandanypriorperiodsarenotintendedtoexpressanyfuturetrendsorindicationsoffutureperformance,unlessexpressedassuch,andshouldonlybeviewedashistoricaldata.

YoushouldreadthisprospectusandthedocumentsthatwereferenceinthisprospectusandhavefiledwiththeSECasexhibitstotheregistrationstatementofwhichthisprospectusisapartwiththeunderstandingthatouractualfutureresults,levelsofactivity,performanceandeventsandcircumstancesmaybemateriallydifferentfromwhatweexpect.Wequalifyallforward-lookingstatementsbythesecautionarystatements.

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USE OF PROCEEDS

Weestimatethatthenetproceedstousfromthisoffering,afterdeductingtheunderwritingdiscountandestimatedofferingexpensespayablebyus,willbeapproximately$,basedonanassumedinitialpublicofferingpriceof$pershare,themid-pointofthepricerangesetforthonthecoverpageofthisprospectus.Anincreaseordecreaseintheinitialpublicofferingpriceby$pershareaboveorbelowthemid-pointoftheproposedrangewouldresultinanincreaseordecreaseofapproximately$,asapplicable,innetproceedstousassumingthenumberofsharesofferedbyusstaysconstant.Wewillnotreceiveanyproceedsfromthesaleofsharesbythesellingstockholders.

Wecurrentlyintendtousethenetproceedsthatwereceivefromthisofferingforgeneralcorporatepurposes.

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DIVIDEND POLICY

Duringfiscalyear2015,Cablevision,ourpredecessorcompany,paidaregularquarterlycashdividendof$0.15persharetoholdersofbothCablevision'sClassAcommonstockandClassBcommonstockonApril3,2015,June12,2015andSeptember10,2015.Inthefourthquarterof2016,wedeclaredcombinedcashdividendsofapproximately$445milliontoourstockholdersofwhichapproximately$365millionwaspaidinthefourthquarterof2016andapproximately$80millionwaspaidinthefirstquarterof2017.Inaddition,inApril2017,wedeclaredandpaidacashdividendofapproximately$170milliontoourstockholders.

Wecurrentlyintendtoretainanyfutureearningstofundtheoperation,developmentandexpansionofourbusinessanddonotintendtopayanydividendsonourClassAcommonstock.Anyfuturedeterminationrelatingtoourdividendpolicywillbemadeinthesoleandabsolutediscretionofourboardofdirectorsandwilldependuponthenexistingconditions,includingourfinancialcondition,resultsofoperations,contractualrestrictions,capitalrequirements,businessprospectsandotherfactorsthatourboardofdirectorsmaydeemrelevant.See"RiskFactors—RiskFactorsRelatingtoThisOfferingandOwnershipofOurClassACommonStock—BecausewehavenocurrentplanstopaycashdividendsonourClassAcommonstockfortheforeseeablefuture,youmaynotreceiveanyreturnoninvestmentunlessyousellyourClassAcommonstockforapricegreaterthanthatwhichyoupaidforit."

Inaddition,weareaholdingcompanywhichdoesnotconductanybusinessoperationsofourown.Asaresult,ourabilitytopaycashdividendsonourClassAcommonstockisdependentuponcashdividendsanddistributionsandothertransfersfromoursubsidiaries.Thetermsofcertaindebtinstrumentstowhichoursubsidiariesareapartycurrentlylimit,subjecttocertainexceptionsandqualifications,theirabilityandtheabilityoftheirrestrictedsubsidiariesto:(i)paydividendsormakeotherdistributionsorrepurchaseorredeemourcapitalstockorsubordinateddebt,(ii)engageincertaintransactionswithaffiliatesand(iii)enterintoagreementsthatrestrictthepaymentofdividendsbysubsidiariesortherepaymentofintercompanyloansandadvances.See"DescriptionofCertainIndebtedness."

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CAPITALIZATION

ThefollowingtablesetsforthourcashandcashequivalentsandcapitalizationasofDecember31,2016:

• onanactualbasisfromcontinuingoperations;and

• onanasadjustedbasistogiveeffecttothesalebyusofsharesofourClassAcommonstockinthisoffering,basedonapublicofferingpriceof$pershare,themid-pointofthepricerangesetforthonthecoverpageofthisprospectus,andafterdeductingtheunderwritingdiscountandtheestimatedofferingexpensespayablebyus,andtheuseofthenetproceedstherefromasdescribedin"UseofProceeds."

Theasadjustedinformationbelowisillustrativeonlyandourcapitalizationfollowingthecompletionofthisofferingwillbeadjustedbasedontheactualofferingpriceandothertermsofthisofferingdeterminedatpricing.Theinformationsetforthbelowshouldbereadinconjunctionwith"SelectedHistoricalandProFormaFinancialData,""UnauditedProFormaConsolidatedFinancialInformation,""Management'sDiscussionandAnalysisofFinancialConditionandResultsofOperations,"thefinancialstatementsandrelatednotesandthefinancialinformationincludedelsewhereinthisprospectus.TheasadjustedcolumnassumesthattheunderwritersdonotexercisetheiroptiontopurchaseadditionalsharesofourClassAcommonstock.

(1) Netdebtistotaldebtlesscashandcashequivalents.

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(Dollars in thousands, except share data) Actual As

Adjusted (Unaudited) Cashandcashequivalents $ 486,792 $Debt: Short-termdebt: Creditfacilitydebt,seniornotesanddebentures,capitalleaseobligationsandnotespayable 979,635 Collateralizedindebtedness 622,332

Long-termdebt: Creditfacilitydebt,seniornotesanddebentures,capitalleaseobligationsandnotespayable 20,014,361 Collateralizedindebtedness 663,737 Notespayabletoaffiliatesandrelatedparties 1,750,000 Totaldebt 24,030,065

Redeemableequity 68,147 Equity: ClassAcommonstock:$0.01parvalue,sharesauthorized,issuedandoutstanding ClassBcommonstock:$0.01parvalue,sharesauthorized,issuedandoutstanding ClassCcommonstock:$0.01parvalue,sharesauthorized,nosharesissuedandoutstanding

Commonstock:$0.01parvalue,1,000sharesauthorized,100sharesissuedandoutstanding Additionalpaid-incapital 3,003,554 Accumulateddeficit (975,978) Accumulatedothercomprehensiveincome 1,979 Non-controllinginterest 287 Totalequity 2,029,842

Total capitalization $ 26,128,054 $

Totaldebtexcludingcollateralizedindebtedness 22,743,996 Netdebtexcludingcollateralizedindebtednessandnotespayabletoaffiliatesandrelatedparties(1) $ 20,507,204 $

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DILUTION

IfyouinvestinsharesofourClassAcommonstockinthisoffering,yourinvestmentwillbeimmediatelydilutedtotheextentofthedifferencebetweentheinitialpublicofferingpricepershareofourClassAcommonstockandthenettangiblebookdeficitpershareofourcommonstockimmediatelyafterthisoffering.DilutionresultsfromthefactthatthepershareofferingpriceofthesharesofClassAcommonstockissubstantiallyinexcessofthenettangiblebookvaluepershareattributabletothesharesofourcommonstockheldbyexistingowners.

OurnettangiblebookdeficitasofDecember31,2016wasapproximately$,or$pershareofcommonstock.Wecalculatenettangiblebookdeficitpersharebytakingtheamountofourtotaltangibleassets,reducedbytheamountofourtotalliabilitiesandthendividingthatamountbythetotalnumberofsharesofClassAandClassBcommonstockoutstandingaftergivingeffecttothisoffering.

AftergivingeffecttothesaleofsharesofourClassAcommonstockinthisofferingatanassumedinitialpublicofferingpriceof$pershare,themid-pointofthepricerangesetforthonthecoverpageofthisprospectus,andafterdeductingunderwritingdiscountsandestimatedofferingexpensespayablebyus,ournettangiblebookdeficitasofDecember31,2016wouldhavebeen$,or$pershareofcommonstock.Thisrepresentsanimmediatedecreaseinnettangiblebookdeficitof$pershareofcommonstocktoourexistingownersandanimmediateandsubstantialdilutionof$pershareofClassAcommonstocktoinvestorsinthisofferingattheassumedinitialpublicofferingprice.

ThefollowingtableillustratesthisdilutiononapershareofcommonstockbasistonewinvestorsassumingtheunderwritersdonotexercisetheiroptiontopurchaseadditionalsharesofClassAcommonstock:

A$1.00decreaseintheassumedinitialpublicofferingpriceof$pershare,themid-pointofthepricerangesetforthonthecoverpageofthisprospectus,wouldincreaseournettangiblebookdeficitpershareofourcommonstockby$,assumingthatthenumberofsharesoffered,assetforthonthecoverofthisprospectus,remainsthesame,afterdeductingtheunderwritingdiscountandestimatedofferingexpensespayablebyus.

WewillnotreceiveanyproceedsfromanysaleofsharesofourClassAcommonstockbythesellingstockholders.IftheunderwritersexercisetheiroptiontopurchaseadditionalsharesofourClassAcommonstockinfull,theproformaasadjustednettangiblebookdeficitpersharewillbe$pershare,thedecreaseinproformanettangiblebookdeficitpershareattributabletonewinvestorsinthisofferingwillbe$pershareandthedilutionpersharetonewinvestorspurchasingsharesinthisofferingwillbe$pershare.See"UseofProceeds."

ThetablebelowsummarizesasofDecember31,2016,onaproformaasadjustedbasisdescribedabove,thenumberofsharesofourcommonstock,thetotalconsiderationandtheaveragepricepershare(i)paidtousbyourexistingstockholders(determinedbasedonouradditionalpaid-incapital)and(ii)tobepaidbynewinvestorspurchasingourClassAcommonstockinthisoffering(assumingnoexerciseoftheunderwriters'optiontopurchaseadditionalsharesofClassAcommonstock),before

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Asadjustednettangiblebookdeficitpershareaftergivingeffecttothisoffering $ Dilutionpersharetonewinvestorspurchasingsharesinthisoffering $

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deductingtheunderwritingdiscountandestimatedofferingexpensespayablebyusandassuminganinitialpublicofferingpriceof$pershare,themid-pointofthepricerangesetforthonthecoverpageofthisprospectus.

Iftheunderwriters'optiontopurchaseadditionalsharesofClassAcommonstockisexercisedinfull,thepercentageofsharesofourcommonstockheldbyexistingstockholderswillbereducedto%ofthetotalnumberofsharesofourcommonstockoutstandingafterthisoffering,andthenumberofsharesheldbynewinvestorswillincreasetoshares,or%ofthetotalnumberofsharesofourClassAcommonstockoutstandingafterthisoffering.

TheshareinformationasofDecember31,2016showninthetableaboveexcludesanysharestobereservedforissuanceunderourstockoptionplansthatmaybeadoptedpriortothecompletionofthisoffering.

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Average Price Per

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Number Percent Amount Percent Existingstockholders %$ %$ Newinvestors % %

Total 100.0%$ 100.0%

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SELECTED HISTORICAL AND PRO FORMA FINANCIAL DATA

ThesummaryconsolidatedhistoricalbalancesheetandoperatingdataofAlticeUSAasofandfortheyearendedDecember31,2016presentedbelowhavebeenderivedfromtheauditedconsolidatedfinancialstatementsofAlticeUSAincludedelsewhereherein.TheoperatingdataofAlticeUSAfortheyearendedDecember31,2016includetheoperatingresultsofCequelfortheyearendedDecember31,2016andtheoperatingresultsofCablevisionfortheperiodfromthedateofacquisition,June21,2016,throughDecember31,2016.

TheconsolidatedproformaoperatingdataofAlticeUSAfortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015havebeenderivedfromtheunauditedproformaconsolidatedstatementsofoperationsincludedelsewherehereinandgiveeffecttotheCablevisionAcquisitionandCequelAcquisitionasiftheyoccurredonJanuary1,2015.

ThesummaryconsolidatedhistoricalbalancesheetandoperatingdataofCablevisionhasbeenpresentedfortheperiodspriortotheCablevisionAcquisitionasCablevisionisdeemedtobethepredecessorentity.ThesummaryconsolidatedhistoricaloperatingdataofCablevisionpresentedbelowhavebeenderivedfromtheauditedconsolidatedfinancialstatementsofCablevisionincludedelsewhereherein.

ThehistoricalquarterlybalancesheetandoperatingdataofCablevisionareunauditedandhavebeenpresentedforeachofthequarterlyperiodsin2015(Predecessorperiod)andthreemonthsendedMarch31,2016(Predecessorperiod),periodApril1,2016toJune20,2016(Predecessorperiod),periodJune21,2016toJune30,2016(Successorperiod)andthreemonthsendedSeptember30,2016(Successorperiod)andDecember31,2016(Successorperiod).

Theselectedhistoricalandproformaresultspresentedbelowarenotnecessarilyindicativeoftheresultstobeexpectedforanyfutureperiod.ThisinformationshouldbereadinconjunctionwiththeauditedconsolidatedfinancialstatementsofAlticeUSAandCablevisionandthenotesthereto,theunauditedproformaconsolidatedstatementsofoperationsofAlticeUSA,Management'sDiscussion

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Altice USA Cablevision(a) Year ended December 31,

2016 2015 2016

Years Ended December 31,

January 1, 2016 to June 20,

2016

Pro Forma Pro Forma Historical 2015 2014 2013 2012(b) (dollars in thousands) Revenue $ 9,154,816 $ 8,965,857 $ 6,017,212 $ 3,137,604 $ 6,545,545 $ 6,508,557 $ 6,287,383 $ 6,180,677Operatingexpenses 8,417,262 8,922,260 5,557,546 2,662,298 5,697,074 5,587,299 5,588,159 5,411,629Operatingincome 737,554 43,597 459,666 475,306 848,471 921,258 699,224 769,048Otherincome(expense): Interestexpense,net (1,791,064) (1,715,950) (1,442,730) (285,508) (584,839) (575,580) (600,637) (660,074)Gain(loss)oninvestments,net 271,886 (30,208) 141,896 129,990 (30,208) 129,659 313,167 294,235

Gain(loss)onequityderivativecontracts,net (89,979) 104,927 (53,696) (36,283) 104,927 (45,055) (198,688) (211,335)

Lossoninterestrateswapcontracts,net (72,961) — (72,961) — — — — (1,828)

Lossonextinguishmentofdebtandwrite-offofdeferredfinancingcosts (127,649) (1,735) (127,649) — (1,735) (10,120) (22,542) (66,213)

Otherincome,net 9,184 6,045 4,329 4,855 6,045 4,988 2,436 2,486Income(loss)fromcontinuingoperationsbeforeincometaxes (1,063,029) (1,593,324) (1,091,145) 288,360 342,661 425,150 192,960 126,319

Incometaxbenefit(expense) 406,886 498,567 259,666 (124,848) (154,872) (115,768) (65,635) (51,994)

Income(loss)fromcontinuingoperations,netofincometaxes (656,143) (1,094,757) (831,479) 163,512 187,789 309,382 127,325 74,325

Income(loss)fromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes(c) — (12,541) — — (12,541) 2,822 338,316 159,288

Netincome(loss) (656,143) (1,107,298) (831,479) 163,512 175,248 312,204 465,641 233,613Netloss(income)attributabletononcontrollinginterests (315) 201 (551) 236 201 (765) 20 (90)

Netincome(loss)attributabletoAlticeUSA/Cablevisionstockholders $ (656,458) $ (1,107,097) $ (832,030) $ 163,748 $ 175,449 $ 311,439 $ 465,661 $ 233,523

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Altice USA Cablevision(a) Year ended December 31,

2016 2015 2016

Years Ended December 31,

January 1, 2016 to June 20,

2016

Pro Forma Pro Forma Historical 2015 2014 2013 2012(b) (dollars in thousands) INCOME (LOSS) PER

SHARE: Basic income (loss) per share

attributable to Altice USA /Cablevision stockholders: Incomefromcontinuingoperations,netofincometaxes $ (8,320) $ 0.60 $ 0.70 $ 1.17 $ 0.49 $ 0.28

Income(loss)fromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes $ — $ — $ (0.05) $ 0.01 $ 1.30 $ 0.61

Netincome $ (8,320) $ 0.60 $ 0.65 $ 1.18 $ 1.79 $ 0.89Basicweightedaveragecommonshares(inthousands) 0.1 272,035 269,388 264,623 260,763 262,258

Diluted income (loss) per shareattributable to Altice USA /Cablevision stockholders: Incomefromcontinuingoperations,netofincometaxes $ (8,320) $ 0.58 $ 0.68 $ 1.14 $ 0.48 $ 0.28

Income(loss)fromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes $ — $ — $ (0.05) $ 0.01 $ 1.27 $ 0.60

Netincome $ (8,320) $ 0.58 $ 0.63 $ 1.15 $ 1.75 $ 0.87Dilutedweightedaveragecommonshares(inthousands) 0.1 280,199 276,339 270,703 265,935 267,330

Cash dividends declared andpaid per common share $ — $ — $ 0.45 $ 0.60 $ 0.60 $ 0.60

Amounts attributable to AlticeUSA / Cablevisionstockholders: Income(loss)fromcontinuingoperations,netofincometaxes $ (656,458) $ (1,094,556) $ (832,030) $ 163,748 $ 187,990 $ 308,617 $ 127,345 $ 74,235

Income(loss)fromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes(c) — (12,541) — — (12,541) 2,822 338,316 159,288

Netincome(loss) $ (656,458) $ (1,107,097) $ (832,030) $ 163,748 $ 175,449 $ 311,439 $ 465,661 $ 233,523

(a) RepresentstheoperatingresultsofCablevisionfortheperiodpriortotheCablevisionAcquisition(Predecessorperiod).

(b) Includesserviceoutagecreditsof$33,156(reductiontorevenue)andoperatingexpensesof$73,832relatedtoSuperstormSandy.

(c) SeeNote6totheconsolidatedfinancialstatementsofCablevisionforadditionalinformationregardingdiscontinuedoperations.

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Altice USA Cablevision December 31, 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 (dollars in thousands) Totalassets(a) $ 36,474,249 $ 6,800,174 $ 6,682,021 $ 6,500,967 $ 7,155,058Notespayabletoaffiliatesandrelatedparties 1,750,000 — — — —Creditfacilitydebt(a) 3,444,790 2,514,454 2,769,153 3,745,625 3,900,218Collateralizedindebtedness 1,286,069 1,191,324 986,183 817,950 556,152Seniornotesanddebentures(a) 17,507,325 5,801,011 5,784,213 5,068,926 5,406,771Notespayable 13,726 14,544 23,911 5,334 12,585Capitalleasesandotherobligations 28,155 45,966 46,412 31,290 56,569Totaldebt(a) 24,030,065 9,567,299 9,609,872 9,669,125 9,932,295Redeemableequity 68,147 — 8,676 9,294 11,999Stockholders'equity(deficiency) 2,029,555 (4,911,316) (5,041,469) (5,284,330) (5,639,164)Noncontrollinginterest 287 (268) 779 786 1,158Totalequity(deficiency) 2,029,842 (4,911,584) (5,040,690) (5,283,544) (5,638,006)

(a) YearsendedDecember31,2015,2014,2013and2012havebeenrestatedtoreflecttheadoptionofAccountingStandardsUpdate("ASU")2015-03,SimplifyingthePresentationofDebtIssuanceCosts.

As of December 31, 2016

Pro Forma As of December 31, 2015

Net Increase

(Decrease)

Cablevision Cequel(g) Total Cablevision Cequel(g) Total (in thousands, except per customer amounts) Homes passed(a) 5,116 3,407 8,523 5,076 3,352 8,428 95Total customer relationships(b) 3,141 1,751 4,892 3,116 1,712 4,828 64Residential 2,879 1,649 4,528 2,858 1,618 4,476 52SMB 262 102 364 258 94 352 12

Residential customers(c): PayTV 2,428 1,107 3,535 2,487 1,154 3,641 (106)Broadband 2,619 1,344 3,963 2,562 1,276 3,838 125Telephony 1,962 597 2,559 2,007 581 2,588 (29)

Residential triple product customerpenetration(d): 64.8% 25.5% 50.5% 67.6% 25.4% 52.3% (1.8)%

Penetration of homes passed(e): 61.4% 51.4% 57.4% 61.4% 51.1% 57.3% 0.1%ARPU(f) $ 154.49 $ 109.30 $ 138.07 $ 150.61 $ 104.04 $ 133.79 $ 4.28

(a) Representstheestimatednumberofsingleresidencehomes,apartmentsandcondominiumunitspassedbythecabledistributionnetworkinareasserviceablewithoutfurtherextendingthetransmissionlines.Inaddition,itincludescommercialestablishmentsthathaveconnectedtoourcabledistributionnetwork.ForCequel,broadbandserviceswerenotavailabletoapproximately100homespassedandtelephonyserviceswerenotavailabletoapproximately500homespassed.

(b) Representsnumberofhouseholds/businessesthatreceiveatleastoneoftheCompany'sservices.

(c) Customersrepresenteachcustomeraccount(setupandsegregatedbycustomernameandaddress),weightedequallyandcountedasonecustomer,regardlessofsize,revenuegenerated,ornumberofboxes,units,oroutlets.Incalculatingthenumberofcustomers,wecountallcustomersotherthaninactive/disconnectedcustomers.Freeaccountsareincludedinthecustomercountsalongwithallactiveaccounts,buttheyarelimitedtoaprescribedgroup.Mostoftheseaccountsarealsonotentirelyfree,astheytypicallygeneraterevenuethroughpay-per-vieworotherpayservices.Freestatusisnotgrantedtoregularcustomersasapromotion.Wecountabulkcommercialcustomer,suchasahotel,asonecustomer,anddonotcountindividualroomunitsatthathotel.Incountingbulkresidentialcustomers,suchasanapartmentbuilding,we

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counteachsubscribingfamilyunitwithinthebuildingasonecustomer,butdonotcountthemasteraccountfortheentirebuildingasacustomer.

(d) Representsthenumberofcustomersthatsubscribetothreeofourservicesdividedbytotalresidentialcustomerrelationships.

(e) Representsthenumberoftotalcustomerrelationshipsdividedbyhomespassed.

(f) Calculatedbydividingtheaveragemonthlyrevenueforthefourthquarterofeachyearpresentedderivedfromthesaleofbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicestoresidentialcustomersfortherespectivequarterbytheaveragenumberoftotalresidentialcustomersforthesameperiod.

(g) ThemetricsforCequelpresentedinthetableabovehavebeenadjustedfrompreviouslyreportedamountstoalignwiththeCablevisionmetricsdefinitions.

Cablevision Successor Predecessor

Three Months Ended

December 31, 2016

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2016

Three Months Ended

March 31, 2016

June 21 to June 30,

2016

April 1 to June 20,

2016

(dollars in thousands) Revenue $ 1,645,493 $ 1,614,699 $ 183,860 $ 1,491,714 $ 1,645,890Net income (loss) $ (160,842) $ (132,392) $ (35,548) $ 69,201 $ 94,311Share-basedcompensation 8,073 1,091 — 10,534 14,697Restructuringandotherexpenses(credits) 80,650 42,264 89,236 19,770 2,453Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments) 437,608 481,497 44,560 202,097 212,453

Interestexpense,net 285,460 292,544 28,343 137,026 148,482Loss(gain)oninvestments,net (58,429) (24,833) (58,634) (29,625) (100,365)Loss(gain)onequityderivativecontracts,net(b) 27,124 (773) 27,345 (11,729) 48,012

Lossonextinguishmentofdebtandwrite-offofdeferredfinancingcosts 102,894 — — — —

Otherincome,net (1,793) (2,530) (6) (2,884) (1,971)Incometax(benefit)expense (99,807) (89,157) (24,101) 62,062 62,786Lossfromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes — — — —

Adjusted EBITDA $ 620,938 $ 567,711 $ 71,195 $ 456,452 $ 480,858Capital expenditures 147,392 150,815 150 181,479 $ 148,652Total assets $ 26,176,709 $ 27,636,010 $ 26,965,633 N/A $ 6,732,386Total debt $ 15,721,417 $ 17,125,118 $ 15,757,623 N/A $ 9,548,076

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Cablevision Predecessor Three Months Ended

December 31,

2015 September 30,

2015 June 30,

2015 March 31,

2015 (dollars in thousands) Revenue $ 1,636,425 $ 1,624,828 $ 1,661,940 $ 1,622,352Net income (loss) $ 32,148 $ 23,025 $ 75,676 $ 44,399Share-basedcompensation 20,014 17,422 15,939 11,911Restructuringandotherexpenses(credits) 7,521 9,228 (4) (532)Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments) 215,135 217,288 213,929 218,900Interestexpense,net 147,252 146,699 145,876 145,012Loss(gain)oninvestments,net 9,567 66,388 (78,818) 33,071Loss(gain)onequityderivativecontracts,net (15,311) (66,143) 22,693 (46,166)Lossonextinguishmentofdebtandwrite-offofdeferredfinancingcosts — — 1,735 —

Otherincome (1,931) (1,800) (1,307) (1,007)Incometax(benefit)expense 23,782 14,541 78,609 37,940Lossfromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes 1,633 406 — 10,502Adjusted EBITDA $ 439,810 $ 427,054 $ 474,328 $ 454,030Capital expenditures $ 212,427 $ 222,664 $ 214,674 $ 166,631Total assets $ 6,800,174 $ 6,674,785 $ 6,637,348 $ 6,621,748Total debt $ 9,567,299 $ 9,560,265 $ 9,530,801 $ 9,639,923

Cablevision Cequel(g)

September 30,

2016 June 30,

2016 March 31,

2016 September 30,

2016 June 30,

2016 March 31,

2016 (in thousands, except per customer amounts) Homes passed(a) 5,105 5,093 5,086 3,389 3,374 3,362Total customer relationships(b) 3,135 3,143 3,125 1,736 1,726 1,734Residential 2,873 2,882 2,866 1,636 1,628 1,638SMB 262 261 259 100 98 96

Residential customers(c): PayTV 2,443 2,470 2,473 1,113 1,126 1,150Broadband 2,603 2,604 2,580 1,324 1,306 1,308Telephony 1,969 1,994 1,999 594 596 597

Residential triple product customerpenetration(d): 65.3% 66.1% 66.9% 25.6% 25.8% 25.8%

Penetration of homes passed(e): 61.4% 61.7% 61.4% 51.2% 51.2% 51.6%ARPU(f) $ 152.55 $ 153.52 $ 152.18 $ 108.19 $ 107.03 $ 105.68

(a) Representstheestimatednumberofsingleresidencehomes,apartmentsandcondominiumunitspassedbythecabledistributionnetworkinareasserviceablewithoutfurtherextendingthetransmissionlines.Inaddition,itincludescommercialestablishmentsthathaveconnectedtoourcabledistributionnetwork.ForCequel,broadbandserviceswerenotavailabletoapproximately100homespassedandtelephonyserviceswerenotavailabletoapproximately500homespassed.

(b) Representsnumberofhouseholds/businessesthatreceiveatleastoneoftheCompany'sservices.

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(c) Customersrepresenteachcustomeraccount(setupandsegregatedbycustomernameandaddress),weightedequallyandcountedasonecustomer,regardlessofsize,revenuegenerated,ornumberofboxes,units,oroutlets.Incalculatingthenumberofcustomers,wecountallcustomersotherthaninactive/disconnectedcustomers.Freeaccountsareincludedinthecustomercountsalongwithallactiveaccounts,buttheyarelimitedtoaprescribedgroup.Mostoftheseaccountsarealsonotentirelyfree,astheytypicallygeneraterevenuethroughpay-per-vieworotherpayservices.Freestatusisnotgrantedtoregularcustomersasapromotion.Wecountabulkcommercialcustomer,suchasahotel,asonecustomer,anddonotcountindividualroomunitsatthathotel.Incountingbulkresidentialcustomers,suchasanapartmentbuilding,wecounteachsubscribingfamilyunitwithinthebuildingasonecustomer,butdonotcountthemasteraccountfortheentirebuildingasacustomer.

(d) Representsthenumberofcustomersthatsubscribetothreeofourservicesdividedbytotalresidentialcustomerrelationships.

(e) Representsthenumberoftotalcustomerrelationshipsdividedbyhomespassed.

(f) Calculatedbydividingtheaveragemonthlyrevenueforthefourthquarterofeachyearpresentedderivedfromthesaleofbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicestoresidentialcustomersfortherespectivequarterbytheaveragenumberoftotalresidentialcustomersforthesameperiod.

(g) ThemetricsforCequelpresentedinthetableabovehavebeenadjustedfrompreviouslyreportedamountstoconformtothemethodologyusedtocalculatetheequivalentCablevisionmetrics.

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ThefollowingunauditedproformaconsolidatedstatementsofoperationsofAlticeUSA,Inc.("AlticeUSA"orthe"Company")fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016andDecember31,2015isbasedontheauditedhistoricalconsolidatedfinancialstatementsoftheCompanyandgiveseffecttotheCequelAcquisitionandCablevisionAcquisition(eachasdefinedbelow)asiftheyhadoccurredonJanuary1,2015.TheCompany'shistoricalconsolidatedresultsofoperationsfortheyearendedDecember31,2016includetheoperatingresultsofCequelfortheyearendedDecember31,2016andCablevisionfortheperiodsubsequenttotheCablevisionAcquisition,June21,2016toDecember31,2016(the"CablevisionSuccessor"period).TheCompany'shistoricalconsolidatedresultsofoperationsfortheyearendedDecember31,2015includetheoperatingresultsofCequelfortheperiodsubsequenttotheCequelAcquisition,December21,2015toDecember31,2015(the"CequelSuccessor"period).

TheaccompanyingunauditedproformaconsolidatedstatementsofoperationsofAlticeUSAincludetheaccountsofAlticeUSAanditswholly-ownedsubsidiaries.Allsignificantintercompanytransactionsandbalancesareeliminatedintheconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

TheaccompanyingunauditedproformaconsolidatedstatementsofoperationshavebeenpreparedbasedonassumptionsdeemedappropriatebytheCompany.Theproformaadjustmentsaredescribedintheaccompanyingnotes.Theunauditedproformaconsolidatedstatementsofoperationsareforinformationalpurposesonly.TheproformastatementsofoperationsareunauditedanddonotpurporttoreflecttheresultsofoperationsthatwouldhaveoccurrediftheCequelAcquisitionandCablevisionAcquisitionhadbeenconsummatedonthedatesindicatedabove,nordoesitpurporttorepresenttheresultsofoperationsoftheCompanyforanyfuturedatesorperiods.

FutureresultsmayvarysignificantlyfromtheinformationreflectedintheunauditedproformaconsolidatedstatementsofoperationssetforthbelowduetofactorsbeyondthecontroloftheCompany.

Theunauditedproformaconsolidatedstatementsofoperationsdonotincludeanyadjustmentforcoststhatmayresultfromintegrationactivitiesorforsynergiesresultingfromtheacquisitions.In2016,theCompanyrecordedrestructuringexpensesresultingfrominitiativesthatareintendedtosimplifytheCompany'sorganizationalstructure.Noadjustmentshavebeenmadetotheproformastatementsofoperationsfortheserestructuringexpenses.Theunauditedproformastatementsofoperationsdonotincludeanestimated$33,501and$112,177oftransactioncostsincurredinconnectionwiththeacquisitions.

Optimum Acquisition

OnJune21,2016(the"CablevisionAcquisitionDate"),pursuanttotheAgreementandPlanofMerger(the"MergerAgreement"),datedasofSeptember16,2015,byandamongCablevision,AlticeN.V.,NeptuneMergerSubCorp.,awholly-ownedsubsidiaryofAltice("MergerSub"),MergerSubmergedwithandintoCablevision,withCablevisionsurvivingthemerger(the"CablevisionAcquisition").

InconnectionwiththeCablevisionAcquisition,eachoutstandingshareoftheCablevisionNYGroupClassAcommonstock,parvalue$0.01pershare,andCablevisionNYGroupClassBcommonstock,parvalue$0.01pershare,andtogetherwiththeCablevisionNYGroupClassAcommonstock,the"Shares")otherthan(i)SharesownedbyCablevision,AlticeN.V.oranyoftheirrespectivewholly-ownedsubsidiaries,ineachcasenotheldonbehalfofthirdpartiesinafiduciarycapacity,received$34.90incashwithoutinterest,lessapplicabletaxwithholdings(the"OptimumAcquisitionConsideration").

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AlsoinconnectionwiththeCablevisionAcquisition,outstandingequity-basedawardsgrantedunderCablevision'sequityplanswerecancelledandconvertedintocashbaseduponthe$34.90perShareCablevisionAcquisitionpriceinaccordancewiththeoriginaltermsoftheawards.ThetotalconsiderationfortheoutstandingCNYGClassAShares,theoutstandingCNYGClassBShares,andtheequity-basedawardsamountedto$9,958,323.

InconnectionwiththeCablevisionAcquisition,inOctober2015,NeptuneFincoCorp.("Finco"),anindirectwholly-ownedsubsidiaryofAlticeformedtocompletethefinancingdescribedhereinandthemergerwithCSCHoldings,LLC("CSCHoldings"),awholly-ownedsubsidiaryofCablevision,borrowedanaggregateprincipalamountof$3,800,000underatermloanfacility(the"TermCreditFacility")andenteredintorevolvingloancommitmentsinanaggregateprincipalamountof$2,000,000(the"RevolvingCreditFacility"and,togetherwiththeTermCreditFacility,the"CreditFacilities").

Fincoalsoissued$1,800,000aggregateprincipalamountof10.125%seniornotesdue2023(the"2023Notes"),$2,000,000aggregateprincipalamountof10.875%seniornotesdue2025(the"2025Notes"),and$1,000,000aggregateprincipalamountof6.625%seniorguaranteednotesdue2025(the"2025GuaranteedNotes")(collectivelythe"CablevisionAcquisitionNotes").OnJune21,2016,immediatelyfollowingtheCablevisionAcquisition,FincomergedwithandintoCSCHoldings,withCSCHoldingssurvivingthemerger(the"CSCHoldingsMerger"),andtheCablevisionAcquisitionNotesandtheCreditFacilitiesbecameobligationsofCSCHoldings.

OnJune21,2016,inconnectionwiththeCablevisionAcquisition,theCompanyissuednotespayabletoaffiliatesandrelatedpartiesaggregating$1,750,000,ofwhich$875,000bearinterestat10.75%and$875,000bearinterestat11%.

Cequel Acquisition

OnDecember21,2015,AlticeN.V.acquiredapproximately70%ofthetotaloutstandingequityinterestsinCequelfromitsdirectandindirectstockholders(the"Sellers").Theconsiderationfortheacquiredequityinterestswasbasedonatotalequityvaluationfor100%ofthecapitalandvotingrightsofCequelof$3,973,528whichincludes$2,797,928ofcashconsideration,$675,600ofretainedequityheldbyentitiesaffiliatedwithBCPartnersandCPPIBand$500,000fundedbytheissuancebyanaffiliateofAlticeofaseniorvendornotethatwassubscribedbyentitiesaffiliatedwithBCPartnersandCPPIB.FollowingtheclosingoftheCequelAcquisition,entitiesaffiliatedwithBCPartnersandCPPIBretainedindirectequityinterestsinCequelrepresenting,intheaggregate,30%ofCequel'soutstandingcapitalstockonapost-closingbasis.

InconnectionwiththeCequelAcquisition,certainAlticewholly-ownedsubsidiariesweretransferredtoCequel.Thecarryingvalueofthenetliabilitiesassumedandaccumulateddeficitwasreportedintheconsolidatedfinancialstatementsintheamountof$27,962.

InJune2016,CequelwascontributedtoAlticeUSA.

Thefollowingtableprovidesthepreliminaryallocationofthetotalpurchasepriceof$9,958,323totheidentifiabletangibleandintangibleassetsandliabilitiesofCablevisionbasedonpreliminaryfairvalueinformationcurrentlyavailable,whichissubjecttochangewithinthemeasurementperiod(uptooneyearfromtheacquisitiondate).Thetablealsosummarizestheallocationofthetotalpurchase

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Cequel

Preliminary Fair Values

Fair Values (dollars in thousands) Currentassets $ 1,923,071 $ 161,874Accountsreceivable 271,305 180,422Property,plantandequipment 4,864,621 2,107,220Goodwill 5,838,959 2,153,741Cabletelevisionfranchiserights 8,113,575 4,906,506Customerrelationships 4,850,000 1,075,884Tradenames 1,010,000 56,782Amortizableintangibleassets 23,296 3,356Othernon-currentassets 748,998 73,811Currentliabilities (2,305,954) (534,662)Long-termdebt (8,355,386) (4,717,305)Deferredincometaxes (6,834,807) (1,492,017)Othernon-currentliabilities (189,355) (2,084)Total $ 9,958,323 $ 3,973,528

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Historical(1) Cablevision(2) Pro Forma

Adjustments Pro forma Revenue $ 6,017,212 $ 3,137,604 $ — $ 9,154,816Operatingexpenses: Programmingandotherdirectcosts 1,899,994 1,088,555 — 2,988,549Otheroperatingexpenses 1,716,851 1,136,970 — 2,853,821

Restructuringandotherexpense 240,395 22,223 (33,501)(3) 229,117

Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments) 1,700,306 414,550 230,919(4) 2,345,775 5,557,546 2,662,298 197,418 8,417,262

Operatingincome 459,666 475,306 (197,418) 737,554Otherincome(expense):

Interestexpense (1,456,541) (287,098) (50,675)(5) (1,794,314)

Interestincome 13,811 1,590 (12,151)(6) 3,250

Gainoninvestments,net 141,896 129,990 — 271,886Lossonequityderivativecontracts,net (53,696) (36,283) — (89,979)Lossoninterestrateswapcontracts (72,961) — — (72,961)Lossonextinguishmentofdebtandwrite-offofdeferredfinancingcosts (127,649) — — (127,649)

Otherincome,net 4,329 4,855 — 9,184 (1,550,811) (186,946) (62,826) (1,800,583)

Income(loss)fromcontinuingoperationsbeforeincometaxes (1,091,145) 288,360 (260,244) (1,063,029)Incometaxbenefit(expense) 259,666 (124,848) 272,068(7) 406,886

Netincome(loss) (831,479) 163,512 11,824 (656,143)Netloss(income)attributabletononcontrollinginterests (551) 236 — (315)Netincome(loss)attributabletoAlticeUSAstockholders $ (832,030) $ 163,748 $ 11,824 $ (656,458)

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2016

(1) TheCompany'shistoricalconsolidatedresultsofoperationsfortheyearendedDecember31,2016includetheoperatingresultsofCablevisionfortheperiodsubsequenttotheCablevisionAcquisition,June21,2016toDecember31,2016(Successorperiod),andtheoperatingresultsofCequelfortheyearendedDecember31,2016.

(2) RepresentstheresultsofoperationsofCablevisionfortheperiodpriortotheCablevisionAcquisition,January1,2016toJune20,2016(Predecessorperiod),basedontheauditedhistoricalstatementofoperations.

(3) Restructuring and other expense. Representstheeliminationoftransactioncostsof$32,844and$657relatedtotheCablevisionAcquisitionandCequelAcquisition,respectively.

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(4) Depreciation and amortization. RepresentsincrementaldepreciationandamortizationthatwouldhavebeenrecognizediftheCablevisionAcquisitionwascompletedonJanuary1,2015resultingfromthestepupinfairvalueofCablevision'sproperty,plantandequipmentandidentifiableintangibleassetsresultingfromtheapplicationofbusinesscombinationsaccounting.

Proformadepreciationandamortizationbasedonfairvalue $ 2,345,775Historicalexpense (2,114,856)Totaladjustment $ 230,919

Theadjustmentfordepreciationwasestimatedusinganaverageusefullifeofapproximatelysevenyearscalculatedonastraightlinebasisforproperty,plantandequipmentofbothCablevisionandCequel.

Customerrelationshipsareamortizedusinganacceleratedmethod(sumoftheyears'digits)toreflecttheperiodoverwhichtherelationshipsareexpectedtogeneratecashflows.Thefollowingtablesummarizestheamortizationexpenserelatedtocustomerrelationshipsof$4,850,000and$1,075,884forCablevisionandCequel,respectively:

Cablevision Cequel Total ProformaAmortizationofCustomerRelationships: Year1 $ 636,043 $ 239,085 $ 875,128Year2 590,163 209,200 799,363Year3 544,284 179,314 723,598Year4 498,404 149,428 647,832Year5 452,524 119,543 572,067Thereafter 2,128,582 179,314 2,307,896

TheamortizationoftradenamesrelatedtoCablevisionandCequelreflectanaverageusefullifeof12yearsand2years,respectively,calculatedonastraightlinebasis.

(5) Interest expense. Primarilyrepresentsthefollowingadjustments:

(i) theincrementalincreaseininterestexpenseof$87,755fortheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016relatedtoloanstoaffiliatesaggregating$1,750,000($875,000at10.75%and$875,000at11.0%)tofinancetheCablevisionAcquisition.

(ii) thereversalof$37,407ofinterestexpenseand$3,194ofamortizationofdeferredfinancingcostsassociatedwiththeCSCHoldingsandNewsdaycreditfacilitiesthatwererepaidontheCablevisionAcquisitiondate.

(iii) theincreaseof$772intheamortizationofdeferredfinancingcostsandthefairvalueadjustmentsassociatedwiththelong-termdebtassumedinconnectionwiththeCablevisionAcquisitionresultingfromtheapplicationofbusinesscombinationsaccounting.Thelong-termdebtassumedwasadjustedtofairvaluebasedonquotedmarketprices.Thedifferencebetweenthefairvalueandthefaceamountofeachborrowingisamortizedovertheremainingtermofeachborrowing.Thisadjustmentresultsininterestexpensethateffectivelyreflectscurrentmarketinterestratesratherthanthestatedinterestrates.

(6) Interest income. RepresentstheeliminationofinterestincomeontheproceedsoftheCablevisionAcquisitionNotesthatwereheldinescrowfromthedateofissuancetotheCablevisionAcquisitionDate.

(7) Income tax expense. Theproformaincometaxadjustmentsrepresent(i)theincometaximpactrelatedtotheproformaadjustmentdiscussedaboveof$117,947,(ii)areversaloftaxexpenseof$153,660resultingfromadjustingtheapplicabletaxratetoremeasureCequel'sdeferredtaxliabilitiespursuanttoCequelmergingintotheAlticeUSAconsolidatedtaxgroupalongwithCablevisionand(ii)taxbenefitof$461associatedwiththeCompanynotbeingsubjecttoSection162(m)oftheInternalRevenueCode.

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ALTICE USA, INC. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 (dollars in thousands)

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Adjustments Pro forma Revenue $ 72,943 $ 2,347,369 $ 6,545,545 $ — $ 8,965,857Operatingexpenses: Programmingandotherdirectcosts 20,728 691,987 2,269,290 — 2,982,005Otheroperatingexpenses 18,526 1,002,464 2,546,319 (67,640)(4) 3,499,669Restructuringandotherexpense 26,498 67,817 16,213 (112,177)(5) (1,649)Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments) 23,574 533,357 865,252 1,020,052(6) 2,442,235

89,326 2,295,625 5,697,074 840,235 8,922,260Operatingincome (16,383) 51,744 848,471 (840,235) 43,597Otherincome(expense): Interestexpense (168,687) (237,576) (585,764) (725,105)(7) (1,717,132)Interestincome 5,860 257 925 (5,860)(8) 1,182Lossoninvestments,net — — (30,208) — (30,208)Gainonequityderivativecontracts,net — — 104,927 — 104,927Lossonextinguishmentofdebtandwrite-offofdeferredfinancingcosts — — (1,735) — (1,735)

Otherincome,net — — 6,045 — 6,045 (162,827) (237,319) (505,810) (730,965) (1,636,921)

Income(loss)fromcontinuingoperationsbeforeincometaxes (179,210) (185,575) 342,661 (1,571,200) (1,593,324)Incometaxbenefit(expense) 63,231 (29,301) (154,872) 619,509(9) 498,567

Income(loss)forcontinuingoperations,netofincometaxes (115,979) (214,876) 187,789 (951,691) (1,094,757)

Lossfromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes — (12,541) — (12,541)

Netincome(loss) (115,979) (214,876) 175,248 (951,691) (1,107,298)Netlossattributabletononcontrollinginterests — — 201 — 201Netincome(loss)attributabletoCablevisionstockholders $ (115,979) $ (214,876) $ 175,449 $ (951,691) $ (1,107,097)

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2015

(1) TheCompany'shistoricalconsolidatedresultsofoperationsfortheyearendedDecember31,2015includetheoperatingresultsofCequelfortheperiodsubsequenttotheCequelAcquisition,December21,2015toDecember31,2015(Successorperiod).

(2) RepresenttheresultsofoperationsofCequelfortheperiodpriortotheCequelAcquisition,January1,2015toDecember20,2015(Predecessorperiod),basedontheauditedhistorical

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statementofoperations.CertainreclassificationshavebeenmadewithinoperatingexpensestoconformtotheAlticeUSApresentation.

(3) RepresenttheresultsofoperationsofCablevisionfortheyearendedDecember31,2015,basedontheauditedhistoricalstatementofoperations.

(4) Other operating expenses. RepresentstheeliminationofsharebasedcompensationwhichwasrecordedinthePredecessorperiodandincludedinNote2resultingfromtheaccelerationofvestingofCequel'sequity-basedawardspursuanttoachangeincontrolprovisionoftheawards.

(5) Restructuring and other expense. Representstheeliminationoftransactioncostsof$17,862and$94,315relatedtotheCablevisionAcquisitionandCequelAcquisition,respectively.

(6) Depreciation and amortization. RepresentsincrementaldepreciationandamortizationthatwouldhavebeenrecognizediftheCequelAcquisitionandCablevisionAcquisitionwerecompletedonJanuary1,2015resultingfromthestepupinfairvalueoftheCompany'sproperty,plantandequipmentandidentifiableintangibleassetsresultingfromtheapplicationofbusinesscombinationsaccounting.Thefollowingtableprovidesdetailsoftheadjustment:

Year Ended December 31, 2015 Cablevision Cequel Total Proformadepreciationandamortizationbasedonfairvalue $ 1,740,996 $ 701,239 $ 2,442,235Historicalexpense (865,252) (556,931) (1,422,183)Totaladjustment $ 875,744 $ 144,308 $ 1,020,052

Theadjustmentfordepreciationwasestimatedusinganaverageusefullifeofapproximately7yearscalculatedonastraightlinebasisforproperty,plantandequipmentofbothCablevisionandCequel.

Customerrelationshipsareamortizedusinganacceleratedmethod(sumoftheyears'digits)toreflecttheperiodoverwhichtherelationshipsareexpectedtogeneratecashflows.Thefollowingtablesummarizestheamortizationexpenserelatedtocustomerrelationshipsof$4,850,000and$1,075,884forCablevisionandCequel,respectively:

Cablevision Cequel Total ProformaAmortizationofCustomerRelationships: Year1 $ 636,043 $ 239,085 $ 875,128Year2 590,163 209,200 799,363Year3 544,284 179,314 723,598Year4 498,404 149,428 647,832Year5 452,524 119,543 572,067Thereafter 2,128,582 179,314 2,307,896

TheamortizationoftradenamesrelatedtoCablevisionandCequelreflectanaverageusefullifeof12yearsand2years,respectively,calculatedonastraightlinebasis.

(7) Interest expense. Representsthefollowingadjustments:

(i) theincrementalincreaseininterestexpenseaggregating$515,280relatedtothe$3,800,000CVCTermLoansatanassumedrateof5.0%,$1,800,000principalamountoftheCSC2023SeniorNotes,$2,000,000principalamountoftheCSC2025SeniorNotes,and$1,000,000

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principalamountoftheCSC2025SeniorGuaranteedNotesissuedtofinancetheCablevisionAcquisition.

(ii) theincrementalincreaseininterestexpenseof$190,313relatedtoloanstoaffiliatesaggregating$1,750,000($875,000at10.75%and$875,000at11.0%)tofinancetheCablevisionAcquisition.

(iii) theincrementalincreaseininterestexpenseof$104,198relatedtothe$1,100,000principalamountof5.375%seniorsecurednotesduein2023andthe$620,000principalamountof7.75%seniornotesduein2025issuedtofinancetheCequelAcquisition.

(iv) thereversalof$75,563ofinterestexpenseand$6,988ofamortizationofdeferredfinancingcostsandoriginalissuediscountassociatedwiththeCSCHoldingsandNewsdaycreditfacilitiesthatwererepaidontheCablevisionAcquisitiondate.

(v) thedecreaseof$27,357intheamortizationofdeferredfinancingcostsandthefairvalueadjustmentsassociatedwiththelong-termdebtassumedinconnectionwiththeCablevisionAcquisitionandCequelAcquisitionresultingfromtheapplicationofbusinesscombinationsaccounting.Thelong-termdebtassumedwasadjustedtofairvaluebasedonquotedmarketprices.Thedifferencebetweenthefairvalueandthefaceamountofeachborrowingisamortizedovertheremainingtermofeachborrowing.Thisadjustmentresultsininterestexpensethateffectivelyreflectscurrentmarketinterestratesratherthanthestatedinterestrates.

(vi) theincreaseof$25,222inamortizationofdeferredfinancingcostsandoriginalissuediscountrelatedtonotesissuedtofinancetheCablevisionAcquisitionandtheCequelAcquisition.

(8) Interest income. RepresentstheeliminationofinterestincomeontheproceedsoftheCablevisionAcquisitionNotesthatwereheldinescrowfromthedateofissuancetoDecember31,2015.

(9) Income tax expense. Theproformaincometaxexpenseadjustmentsrepresent(i)theincometaximpactrelatedtotheproformaadjustmentsdiscussedaboveof$622,742,(ii)taxexpenseof$4,229toremeasuretheincometaxexpenseofCequeltoreflecttheapplicabletaxrateineffectfortheAlticeUSAconsolidatedtaxgroup,includingCablevision,and(iii)thetaxbenefitassociatedwiththeCompanynotbeingsubjecttoSection162(m)oftheInternalRevenueCodeintheamountof$996.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

All dollar amounts, except per customer and per share data, included in the following discussion are presented in thousands.

Overview

Our Business

Wedeliverbroadband,paytelevision,telephonyservices,Wi-Fihotspotaccess,proprietarycontentandadvertisingservicestoapproximately4.9millionresidentialandbusinesscustomers.Ourfootprintextendsacross21statesthroughafiber-richbroadbandnetworkwithmorethan8.5millionhomespassedasofDecember31,2016.Wehavetworeportablesegments:CablevisionandCequel.Cablevisionprovidesbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicestoresidentialandbusinesscustomersinandaroundtheNewYorkmetropolitanarea.Cequelprovidesbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicestoresidentialandbusinesscustomersinthesouth-centralUnitedStates,withapproximately97%ofitscustomerslocatedinthetenstatesofTexas,WestVirginia,Louisiana,Arkansas,NorthCarolina,Oklahoma,Arizona,California,MissouriandOhio.

Recent Transactions

OnDecember21,2015,AlticeN.V.acquiredapproximately70%ofthetotaloutstandingequityinterestsinCequel.Theconsiderationfortheacquiredequityinterestswas$3,973,528.FollowingtheclosingoftheCequelAcquisition,BCPandCPPIBretained30%ofCequel'soutstandingcapitalstock.InJune2016,CequelwascontributedtoAlticeUSA.

OnJune21,2016,asubsidiaryofAlticeN.V.mergedwithandintoCablevision,withCablevisionasthesurvivingentityandwholly-ownedsubsidiaryofAlticeUSA.Inconnectionwiththemerger,eachoutstandingshareofCablevisionNYGroupClassAcommonstock,parvalue$0.01pershare,andCablevisionNYGroupClassBcommonstock,parvalue$0.01pershare(together,the"CNYGShares"),received$34.90incashwithoutinterest,lessapplicabletaxwithholdings.ThetotalconsiderationfortheCNYGSharesandequity-basedawardsamountedtoapproximately$9,958,323.

InJuly2016,wecompletedthesaleofa75%interestinNewsdayLLCandretainedtheremaining25%ownershipinterest.EffectiveJuly7,2016,theoperatingresultsofNewsdayarenolongerconsolidatedwithourresultsandour25%interestintheoperatingresultsofNewsdayisrecordedontheequitybasis.

Key Factors Impacting Operating Results and Financial Condition

Ourfutureperformanceisdependent,toalargeextent,ontheimpactofdirectcompetition,generaleconomicconditions(includingcapitalandcreditmarketconditions),ourabilitytomanageourbusinesseseffectively,andourrelativestrengthandleverageinthemarketplace,bothwithsuppliersandcustomers.See"RiskFactors,""IndustryOverview,"and"Business"formoreinformation.

Wederiverevenueprincipallythroughmonthlychargestoresidentialsubscribersofourbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservices.Wealsoderiverevenuefromequipmentrental,DVR,VOD,pay-per-view,installationandhomeshoppingcommissions.Ourresidentialbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicesaccountedfor45%,27%and9%,respectively,ofourconsolidatedrevenuefortheyearendedDecember31,2016.WealsoderiverevenuefromthesaleofawideandgrowingvarietyofproductsandservicestobothlargeenterpriseandSMBcustomers,includingbroadband,telephony,networkingandpaytelevisionservices.FortheyearendedDecember31,2016,14%ofourconsolidatedrevenuewasderivedfromthesebusinessservices.Inaddition,wederiverevenuesfromthesaleofadvertisingtimeavailableontheprogrammingcarriedonourcabletelevisionsystems,which

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accountedfor4%ofourconsolidatedrevenuefortheyearendedDecember31,2016.OurotherrevenuefortheyearendedDecember31,2016accountedforapproximately1%ofourconsolidatedrevenue.

Revenueincreasesarederivedfromrateincreases,increasesinthenumberofsubscriberstoourservices,includingadditionalservicessoldtoourexistingsubscribers,programmingpackageupgradesbyourpaytelevisioncustomers,speedtierupgradesbyourbroadbandcustomers,andacquisitionsofcablesystemsthatresultintheadditionofnewsubscribers.

Ourabilitytoincreasethenumberofsubscriberstoourservicesissignificantlyrelatedtoourpenetrationrates.

Weoperateinahighlycompetitiveconsumer-drivenindustryandwecompeteagainstavarietyofbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyprovidersanddeliverysystems,includingbroadbandcommunicationscompanies,wirelessdataandtelephonyproviders,satellite-deliveredvideosignals,Internet-deliveredvideocontent,andbroadcasttelevisionsignalsavailabletoresidentialandbusinesscustomersinourserviceareas.OurcompetitorsincludeAT&TanditsDirecTVsubsidiary,CenturyLink,DISHNetworkandFrontierandVerizon.Consumers'selectionofanalternatesourceofservice,whetherduetoeconomicconstraints,technologicaladvancesorpreference,negativelyimpactsthedemandforourservices.Formoreinformationonourcompetitivelandscape,see"RiskFactors,""IndustryOverview"and"Business—Competition."

Ourprogrammingcosts,whicharethemostsignificantcomponentofouroperatingexpenses,haveincreasedandareexpectedtocontinuetoincreaseprimarilyasaresultofcontractualrateincreasesandnewchannellaunches.See"—ResultsofOperations"belowformoreinformationregardingourkeyfactorsimpactingourrevenuesandoperatingexpenses.

Historically,wehavemadesubstantialinvestmentsinournetworkandthedevelopmentofnewandinnovativeproductsandotherserviceofferingsforourcustomersasawayofdifferentiatingourselvesfromourcompetitorsandmaycontinuetodosointhefuture.Wehavecommencedafive-yearplantobuildaFTTHnetwork,whichwillenableustodelivermorethan10GbpsbroadbandspeedsacrossourentireCablevisionfootprintandpartofourCequelfootprint.Wemayincurgreaterthananticipatedcapitalexpendituresinconnectionwiththisinitiative,failtorealizeanticipatedbenefits,experiencedelaysandbusinessdisruptionsorencounterotherchallengestoexecutingitasplanned.See"—LiquidityandCapitalResources—CapitalExpenditures"foradditionalinformationregardingourcapitalexpenditures.

Basis of Presentation

Thefollowingdiscussionsarepresentedbelow:

• Altice USA—Comparison of Actual Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2016 and Pro Forma Results for the Year EndedDecember 31, 2016 to Pro Forma Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2015.

TheactualresultsofAlticeUSAfortheyearendedDecember31,2016includetheoperatingresultsofCequelfortheyearendedDecember31,2016andtheoperatingresultsofCablevisionfortheperiodfromthedateoftheCablevisionAcquisition,June21,2016throughDecember31,2016.TheconsolidatedproformaresultsofAlticeUSAfortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015havebeenderivedfromtheunauditedproformaconsolidatedstatementsofoperationsincludedelsewherehereinandgiveeffecttotheCablevisionAcquisitionasifithadoccurredonJanuary1,2015.

• Cablevision (predecessor to Altice USA)—Comparison of Actual Results for the Periods June 21, 2016 through December 31, 2016 andJanuary 1, 2016 through June 20, 2016 to Actual

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Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2015 and Actual Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2014.

TheperiodJune21,2016throughDecember31,2016reflectsoperatingresultssubsequenttotheCablevisionAcquisitionandislabeled"Successor."TheresultsfortheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016andtheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014reflectoperatingresultsforperiodspriortotheCablevisionAcquisitionandarelabeled"Predecessor."TheaccompanyingfinancialdataofCablevisionincludeablacklinedivisiontoindicatetheapplicationofthedifferentbasesofaccountingutilizedbythePredecessorandSuccessorreportingentitiesasaresultofpushdownaccounting.Asaresult,thefinancialstatementsforthePredecessorperiodsandfortheSuccessorperiodarenotcomparable.Theoperatingresultsforthe2016SuccessorperiodareincludedintheAlticeUSAconsolidatedresultsfortheyearendedDecember31,2016.

• Cequel—Comparison of Actual Results for the Period December 21, 2015 through December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2015 throughDecember 20, 2015 to Actual Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2014.

TheperiodDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015reflectsoperatingresultssubsequenttotheCequelAcquisitionandislabeled"Successor."TheresultsfortheperiodJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015andtheyearendedDecember31,2014reflectoperatingresultsforperiodspriortotheCequelAcquisitionandarelabeled"Predecessor."TheaccompanyingfinancialdataofCequelincludeablacklinedivisiontoindicatetheapplicationofthedifferentbasesofaccountingutilizedbythePredecessorandSuccessorreportingentitiesasaresultofpushdownaccounting.Asaresult,thefinancialstatementsforthePredecessorperiodsandfortheSuccessorperiodarenotcomparable.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

RefertothedefinitionofAdjustedEBITDAandthereconciliationofAdjustedEBITDAtonetincome(loss)in"SelectedHistoricalandProFormaFinancialData"includedherein.

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Results of Operations—Altice USA

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Altice USA Historical Pro Forma (Unaudited)

Year Ended December 31,

2016

Year Ended December 31,

2016

Year Ended December 31,

2015 Revenue: Residential: PayTV $ 2,759,216 $ 4,227,222 $ 4,260,631Broadband 1,617,029 2,290,039 2,005,012Telephony 529,973 872,115 912,002

Businessservicesandwholesale 819,541 1,230,643 1,158,840Advertising 245,702 365,429 345,498Other 45,751 169,368 283,874

Total revenue 6,017,212 9,154,816 8,965,857Operating expenses: Programmingandotherdirectcosts 1,899,994 2,988,549 2,982,005Otheroperatingexpenses 1,716,851 2,853,821 3,499,669Restructuringandotherexpense(credits) 240,395 229,117 (1,649)Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments) 1,700,306 2,345,775 2,442,235

Operating income 459,666 737,554 43,597Otherincome(expense): Interestexpense,net (1,442,730) (1,791,064) (1,715,950)Gain(loss)oninvestments,net 141,896 271,886 (30,208)Gain(loss)onequityderivativecontracts,net (53,696) (89,979) 104,927Lossoninterestrateswapcontracts (72,961) (72,961) —Lossonextinguishmentofdebtandwrite-offofdeferredfinancingcosts (127,649) (127,649) (1,735)Otherincome,net 4,329 9,184 6,045

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes (1,091,145) (1,063,029) (1,593,324)Incometaxbenefit 259,666 406,886 498,567Loss from continuing operations, net of income taxes (831,479) (656,143) (1,094,757)Lossfromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes — — (12,541)Net loss (831,479) (656,143) (1,107,298)Netincomeattributabletononcontrollinginterests (551) (315) 201Net loss attributable to Altice USA stockholders $ (832,030) $ (656,458) $ (1,107,097)

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The following is a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA:

Thefollowingtablesetsforthcertaincustomermetricsbysegment(unaudited):

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Altice USA Historical Pro Forma (Unaudited)

Year Ended December 31,

2016

Year Ended December 31,

2016

Year Ended December 31,

2015 Netloss $ (831,479) $ (656,143) $ (1,107,298)Lossfromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes — — 12,541Incometaxbenefit (259,666) (406,886) (498,567)Otherincome,net(a) (4,329) (9,184) (6,045)Lossonextinguishmentofdebtandwrite-offofdeferredfinancingcosts 127,649 127,649 1,735Lossoninterestrateswapcontracts 72,961 72,961 —Loss(gain)onequityderivativecontracts,net(b) 53,696 89,979 (104,927)Loss(gain)oninvestments,net (141,896) (271,886) 30,208Interestexpense,net 1,442,730 1,791,064 1,715,950Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments) 1,700,306 2,345,775 2,442,235Restructuringandotherexpenses(credits) 240,395 229,117 (1,649)Share-basedcompensation 14,368 39,599 285,337AdjustedEBITDA $ 2,414,735 $ 3,352,045 $ 2,769,520

(a) IncludesprimarilydividendsreceivedonComcastcommonstockownedbytheCompany.

(b) Consistsofunrealizedandrealizedlosses(gains)duetothechangeinfairvalueofequityderivativecontractsrelatingtotheComcastcommonstockownedbytheCompany.

As of December 31, 2016 Pro Forma as of December 31, 2015

Net Increase

(Decrease)

Cablevision Cequel (g) Total Cablevision Cequel (g) Total Homes passed(a) 5,116 3,407 8,523 5,076 3,352 8,428 95Total customer relationships(b) 3,141 1,751 4,892 3,116 1,712 4,828 64Residential 2,879 1,649 4,528 2,858 1,618 4,476 52SMB 262 102 364 258 94 352 12

Residential customers(c): PayTV 2,428 1,107 3,535 2,487 1,154 3,641 (106)Broadband 2,619 1,344 3,963 2,562 1,276 3,838 125Telephony 1,962 597 2,559 2,007 581 2,588 (29)

Residential triple productcustomer penetration(d): 64.8% 25.5% 50.5% 67.6% 25.4% 52.3% (1.8)%

Penetration of homes passed(e): 61.4% 51.4% 57.4% 61.4% 51.1% 57.3% 0.1%ARPU(f) $ 154.49 $ 109.30 $ 138.07 $ 150.61 $ 104.04 $ 133.79 $ 4.28

(a) Representstheestimatednumberofsingleresidencehomes,apartmentsandcondominiumunitspassedbythecabledistributionnetworkinareasserviceablewithoutfurtherextendingthetransmissionlines.Inaddition,itincludescommercialestablishmentsthathaveconnectedtoourcabledistributionnetwork.ForCequel,broadbandserviceswerenotavailabletoapproximately100homespassedandtelephonyserviceswerenotavailabletoapproximately500homespassed.

(b) Representsnumberofhouseholds/businessesthatreceiveatleastoneoftheCompany'sservices.

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(c) Customersrepresenteachcustomeraccount(setupandsegregatedbycustomernameandaddress),weightedequallyandcountedasonecustomer,regardlessofsize,revenuegenerated,ornumberofboxes,units,oroutlets.Incalculatingthenumberofcustomers,wecountallcustomersotherthaninactive/disconnectedcustomers.Freeaccountsareincludedinthecustomercountsalongwithallactiveaccounts,buttheyarelimitedtoaprescribedgroup.Mostoftheseaccountsarealsonotentirelyfree,astheytypicallygeneraterevenuethroughpay-per-vieworotherpayservices.Freestatusisnotgrantedtoregularcustomersasapromotion.Wecountabulkcommercialcustomer,suchasahotel,asonecustomer,anddonotcountindividualroomunitsatthathotel.Incountingbulkresidentialcustomers,suchasanapartmentbuilding,wecounteachsubscribingfamilyunitwithinthebuildingasonecustomer,butdonotcountthemasteraccountfortheentirebuildingasacustomer.

(d) Representsthenumberofcustomersthatsubscribetothreeofourservicesdividedbytotalresidentialcustomerrelationships.

(e) Representsthenumberoftotalcustomerrelationshipsdividedbyhomespassed.

(f) Calculatedbydividingtheaveragemonthlyrevenueforthefourthquarterofeachyearpresentedderivedfromthesaleofbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicestoresidentialcustomersfortherespectivequarterbytheaveragenumberoftotalresidentialcustomersforthesameperiod.

(g) ThemetricsforCequelpresentedinthetableabovehavebeenadjustedfrompreviouslyreportedamountstoconformtothemethodologyusedtocalculatetheequivalentCablevisionmetrics.

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Thefollowingtablesetsforthcertainoperatinginformationbysegmentonaproformabasis(unaudited):

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December 31, 2016 Cablevision Cequel Total Revenue(a): Residential: PayTV $ 1,638,691 $ 1,120,525 $ 2,759,216Broadband 782,615 834,414 1,617,029Telephony 376,034 153,939 529,973

Businessservicesandwholesale 468,632 350,909 819,541Advertising 157,331 88,371 245,702Other 20,749 25,002 45,751

Total revenue 3,444,052 2,573,160 6,017,212Operating expenses: Programmingandotherdirectcosts 1,164,925 735,069 1,899,994Otheroperatingexpenses 1,028,447 688,404 1,716,851Restructuringandotherexpense(credits) 212,150 28,245 240,395Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments) 963,665 736,641 1,700,306

Operating income $ 74,865 $ 384,801 $ 459,666

(a) Certainreclassificationshavebeenmadetopreviouslyreportedamountsbyproducttoreflectthecurrentpresentation.

Pro forma

December 31, 2016 Pro forma

December 31, 2015 Cablevision Cequel Total Cablevision Cequel Total Revenue: Residential: PayTV $ 3,106,697 $ 1,120,525 $ 4,227,222 $ 3,142,991 $ 1,117,640 $ 4,260,631Broadband 1,455,625 834,414 2,290,039 1,303,918 701,094 2,005,012Telephony 718,176 153,939 872,115 748,181 163,821 912,002

Businessservicesandwholesale 879,734 350,909 1,230,643 834,154 324,686 1,158,840Advertising 277,058 88,371 365,429 257,832 87,666 345,498Other 144,366 25,002 169,368 258,469 25,405 283,874

Total revenue 6,581,656 2,573,160 9,154,816 6,545,545 2,420,312 8,965,857Operating expenses: Programmingandotherdirectcosts 2,253,480 735,069 2,988,549 2,269,290 712,715 2,982,005Otheroperatingexpenses 2,165,417 688,404 2,853,821 2,546,319 953,350 3,499,669Restructuringandotherexpense(credits) 201,529 27,588 229,117 (1,649) — (1,649)

Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments) 1,701,763 644,012 2,345,775 1,740,996 701,239 2,442,235

Operating income (loss) $ 259,467 $ 478,087 $ 737,554 $ (9,411) $ 53,008 $ 43,597

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Altice USA—Comparison of Actual Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2016 and Pro Forma Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2016 to ProForma Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2015

Pay Television Revenue

Actual 2016

PaytelevisionrevenuefortheyearendedDecember31,2016was$2,759,216,ofwhich$1,638,691wasderivedfromtheCablevisionsegmentfromthedateofitsacquisitionand$1,120,525relatestoourCequelsegment.Paytelevisionisderivedprincipallythroughmonthlychargestoresidentialsubscribersofourpaytelevisionservices.Revenueincreasesarederivedprimarilyfromrateincreases,increasesinthenumberofsubscribers,includingadditionalservicessoldtoourexistingsubscribers,andprogrammingpackageupgrades.

Pro Forma 2016 Compared to Pro Forma 2015

Onaproformabasis,paytelevisionrevenueamountedto$4,227,222and$4,260,631fortheyearendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Thedecreaseof$33,409(1%)iscomprisedofaproformadecreaseof$36,294(1%)forourCablevisionsegment,partiallyoffsetbyaproformaincreaseof$2,885forourCequelsegment.

Onaproformabasis,paytelevisionrevenueforourCablevisionsegmentamountedto$3,106,697and$3,142,991fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Theproformadecreaseof$36,294(1%)wasdueprimarilytoadeclineinpaytelevisioncustomersandadecreaseduetoapay-per-viewboxingeventthattookplacein2015.Partiallyoffsettingthesedecreaseswereincreasesinrevenueascomparedtotheprioryeardueprimarilytorateincreasesforcertainpaytelevisionservicesimplementedduringthefirstquarterof2016andanincreaseinfeeschargedtorestoresuspendedservices.

Onaproformabasis,paytelevisionrevenueforourCequelsegmentamountedto$1,120,525and$1,117,640fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Theproformaincreaseof$2,885wasdueprimarilytoincreasesinrevenueresultingfromcertainrateincreases(includinganincreaseforretransmissionprogrammingandsportsprogrammingcharges),theimpactofincrementalpaytelevisionservicelevelchangesandanincreaseinHD/DVRservicerevenue,partiallyoffsetbyadeclineinpaytelevisioncustomers,adecreaseinpremium,pay-per-viewandVODpurchases,andadecreaseinconverterrentalrevenueascomparedtothe2015period.

Webelieveourpaytelevisioncustomerdeclinesnotedinthetableabovearelargelyattributabletocompetition,particularlyfromVerizoninourCablevisionfootprintandDBSprovidersinourCequelfootprint,aswellascompetitionfromcompaniesthatdelivervideocontentovertheInternetdirectlytocustomers.Thesefactorsareexpectedtocontinuetoimpactourabilitytomaintainorincreaseourexistingcustomersandrevenueinthefuture.

Broadband Revenue

Actual 2016

BroadbandrevenuefortheyearendedDecember31,2016was$1,617,029ofwhich$782,615wasderivedfromtheCablevisionsegmentfromthedateofitsacquisitionand$834,414relatestoCequel.Broadbandrevenueisderivedprincipallythroughmonthlychargestoresidentialsubscribersofourbroadbandservices.Revenueincreasesarederivedprimarilyfromrateincreases,increasesinthenumberofsubscribers,includingadditionalservicessoldtoourexistingsubscribers,andspeedtierupgrades.

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Pro Forma 2016 Compared to Pro Forma 2015

Onaproformabasis,broadbandrevenueamountedto$2,290,039and$2,005,012fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Onaproformabasis,broadbandrevenueincreased$285,027(14%)fortheyearendedDecember31,2016ascomparedtheprioryearandiscomprisedofaproformaincreaseof$151,707(12%)forourCablevisionsegmentandaproformaincreaseof$133,320(19%)forourCequelsegment.

Onaproformabasis,broadbandrevenueforourCablevisionsegmentamountedto$1,455,625and$1,303,918fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Theproformaincreaseof$151,707(12%)wasduetorateincreasesforcertainbroadbandservicesimplementedduringthefirstquarterof2016,anincreaseinbroadbandcustomers,andanincreaseinfeeschargedtorestoresuspendedservices.

Onaproformabasis,broadbandrevenueforourCequelsegmentamountedto$834,414and$701,094fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Theproformaincreaseof$133,320(19%)wasdueprimarilytoanincreaseinbroadbandcustomers,anincreaseinrates,anincreaseresultingfromtheimpactofservicelevelchangesandanincreaseinresidentialhomenetworkingrevenue.

Telephony Revenue

Actual 2016

TelephonyrevenuefortheyearendedDecember31,2016was$529,973ofwhich$376,034wasderivedfromtheCablevisionsegmentfromthedateofitsacquisitionand$153,939relatestoCequel.Telephonyrevenueisderivedprincipallythroughmonthlychargestoresidentialsubscribersofourtelephonyservices.Revenueincreasesarederivedprimarilyfromrateincreases,increasesinthenumberofsubscribers,andadditionalservicessoldtoourexistingsubscribers.

Pro Forma 2016 Compared to Pro Forma 2015

Onaproformabasis,telephonyrevenueamountedto$872,115and$912,002fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Onaproformabasis,telephonyrevenuedecreased$39,887(4%)fortheyearendedDecember31,2016ascomparedto2015andiscomprisedofaproformadecreaseof$30,005(4%)and$9,882(6%)forourCablevisionandCequelsegment,respectively.

Onaproformabasis,telephonyrevenueforourCablevisionsegmentamountedto$718,176and$748,181fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Theproformadecreaseof$30,005(4%)wasdueprimarilytoadeclineintelephonycustomersandadeclineininternationalcalling.

Onaproformabasis,telephonyrevenueforourCequelsegmentamountedto$153,939and$163,821fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Theproformadecreaseof$9,882(6%)wasdueprimarilytolowerratesofferedtocustomers.

Business Services and Wholesale Revenue

Actual 2016

BusinessservicesandwholesalerevenuefortheyearendedDecember31,2016was$819,541ofwhich$468,632wasderivedfromtheCablevisionsegmentfromthedateofitsacquisitionand$350,909relatestoCequel.Businessservicesandwholesalerevenueisderivedprimarilyfromthesaleoffiberbasedtelecommunicationsservicestothebusinessmarket,andthesaleofbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicestoSMBs.

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Pro Forma 2016 Compared to Pro Forma 2015

Onaproformabasis,businessservicesandwholesalerevenueamountedto$1,230,643and$1,158,840fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Onaproformabasis,businessservicesandwholesalerevenueincreased$71,803(6%)foryearendedDecember31,2016ascomparedto2015andiscomprisedofaproformaincreaseof$45,580(5%)forourCablevisionsegmentandaproformaincreaseof$26,223(8%)forourCequelsegment.

Onaproformabasis,businessservicesandwholesalerevenueforourCablevisionsegmentamountedto$879,734and$834,154fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Theproformaincreaseof$45,580(5%)wasdueprimarilytorateincreasesforcertainbroadbandservicesimplementedduringthefirstquarterof2016,andincreaseinbroadbandcustomersandanincreaseinEthernetrevenueresultingfromalargernumberofservicesinstalled,partiallyoffsetbyreducedtraditionalvoiceanddataservices.

Onaproformabasis,businessservicesandwholesalerevenueforourCequelsegmentamountedto$350,909and$324,686fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Theproformaincreaseof$26,223(8%)wasprimarilyduetohigherratesandalargernumberofcustomersforbroadbandservices,higherratesandalargernumberofcustomersfortelephonyservices,anincreaseincertainvideorates(includinganincreaseforretransmissionprogrammingcharges),andanincreaseinrevenuefrompremium,pay-per-viewandVODpurchases.Offsettingtheseincreaseswasadecreaseinhigh-speedcommercialcarrierservices.

Advertising Revenue

Actual 2016

AdvertisingservicesrevenuefortheyearendedDecember31,2016was$245,702ofwhich$157,331wasderivedfromtheCablevisionsegmentfromthedateofitsacquisitionand$88,371wasderivedfromourCequelsegment.Advertisingservicesrevenueisprimarilyderivedfromthesaleofadvertisingtimeavailableontheprogrammingcarriedonourcabletelevisionsystems.

Pro Forma 2016 Compared to Pro Forma 2015

Onaproformabasis,advertisingrevenueamountedto$365,429and$345,498fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Onaproformabasis,advertisingrevenueincreased$19,931(6%)fortheyearendedDecember31,2016ascomparedto2015andiscomprisedofaproformaincreaseof$19,226(7%)forourCablevisionsegmentandaproformaincreaseof$705(1%)forourCequelsegment.

Onaproformabasis,advertisingrevenueforourCablevisionsegmentamountedto$277,058and$257,832fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Theproformaincreaseinadvertisingrevenueof$19,226(7%)forourCablevisionsegmentwasdueprimarilytoanincreaseinadvertisingsalestothepoliticalsector.

Onaproformabasis,advertisingrevenueforourCequelsegmentamountedto$88,371and$87,666fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively,aproformaincreaseof$705(1%).

Other Revenue

Actual 2016

OtherrevenuefortheyearendedDecember31,2016was$45,751ofwhich$20,749wasderivedfromtheCablevisionsegmentfromthedateofitsacquisitionand$25,002wasderivedfromourCequelsegment.OtherrevenueprimarilyincludesrevenuerecognizedbyNewsday,whichwasconsolidated

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Pro Forma 2016 Compared to Pro Forma 2015

Onaproformabasis,otherrevenueamountedto$169,368and$283,874fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Onaproformabasis,otherrevenuedecreased$114,506(40%)fortheyearendedDecember31,2016ascomparedto2015andiscomprisedofaproformadecreaseof$114,103(44%)forourCablevisionsegmentandaproformadecreaseof$403(2%)forourCequelsegment.

OnaproformabasisotherrevenueforourCablevisionsegmentamountedto$144,366and$258,469fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Theproformadecreaseof$114,103(44%)wasprimarilyduetoCablevisionnolongerconsolidatingtheoperatingresultsofNewsdayasaresultofthesaleofa75%interestinNewsday,effectiveJuly7,2016.TheCompany's25%interestintheoperatingresultsofNewsdayisrecordedontheequitybasis.

Onaproformabasis,otherrevenueforourCequelsegmentamountedto$25,002and$25,405fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively,aproformadecreaseof$403(2%).

Programming and Other Direct Costs

Actual 2016

ProgrammingandotherdirectcostsfortheyearendedDecember31,2016amountedto$1,899,994ofwhich$1,164,925relatetoourCablevisionsegmentfromthedateofacquisitionand$735,069relatetoourCequelsegment.Programmingandotherdirectcostsincludecableprogrammingcosts,whicharecostspaidtoprogrammers(netofamortizationofanyincentivesreceivedfromprogrammersforcarriage)forcablecontent(includingcostsofVODandpay-per-view)andaregenerallypaidonaper-subscriberbasis.Thesecoststypicallyriseduetoincreasesincontractualratesandnewchannellaunchesandarealsoimpactedbychangesinthenumberofcustomersreceivingcertainprogrammingservices.Thesecostsalsoincludeinterconnection,callcompletion,circuitandtransportfeespaidtoothertelecommunicationcompaniesforthetransportandterminationofvoiceanddataservices,whichtypicallyvarybasedonratechangesandthelevelofusagebyourcustomers.Thesecostsalsoincludefranchisefeeswhicharepayabletothestategovernmentsandlocalmunicipalitieswhereweoperateandareprimarilybasedonapercentageofcertaincategoriesofrevenuederivedfromtheprovisionofpaytelevisionserviceoverourcablesystems,whichvarybystateandmunicipality.Thesecostschangeinrelationtochangesinsuchcategoriesofrevenuesorratechanges.

Pro Forma 2016 Compared to Pro Forma 2015

Onaproformabasis,programmingandotherdirectcostsamountedto$2,988,549and$2,982,005fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Programmingandotherdirectcostsonaproformabasisamountedto$2,253,480and$2,269,290forourCablevisionsegmentandamounted

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to$735,069and$712,715forourCequelsegmentfortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Theproformaincreaseof$6,544isattributabletothefollowing:

Programming costs

Programmingcostsaggregated$1,576,519fortheyearendedDecember31,2016onanactualbasisandonaproformabasisaggregated$2,468,273and$2,370,860fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Ourprogrammingcostsincreased4%onaproformabasisfortheyearendedDecember31,2016dueprimarilytoanincreaseincontractualprogrammingrates,partiallyoffsetbyadecreaseinpaytelevisioncustomers.Ourprogrammingcostsin2017willcontinuetobeimpactedbychangesinprogrammingrates,whichweexpecttoincreasebyhighsingledigits,andbychangesinthenumberofpaytelevisioncustomers.

Other Operating Expenses

Actual 2016

OtheroperatingexpensesfortheyearendedDecember31,2016were$1,716,851,ofwhich$1,028,447relatetoourCablevisionsegmentfromthedateofacquisitionand$688,404relatetoourCequelsegment.Otheroperatingexpensesincludestaffcostsandemployeebenefitsincludingsalariesofcompanyemployeesandrelatedtaxes,benefitsandotheremployeerelatedexpenses.Otheroperatingexpensesalsoincludenetworkmanagementandfieldservicecosts,whichrepresentcostsassociatedwiththemaintenanceofourbroadbandnetwork,includingcostsofcertaincustomerconnectionsandothercostsassociatedwithprovidingandmaintainingservicestoourcustomerswhichareimpactedbygeneralcostincreasesforcontractors,insuranceandothervariousexpenses.

Customerinstallationandrepairandmaintenancecostsmayfluctuateasaresultofchangesinthelevelofactivitiesandtheutilizationofcontractorsascomparedtoemployees.Also,customerinstallationcostsfluctuateastheportionofourexpensesthatweareabletocapitalizechanges.

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Cablevision segment: DecreaseincostsprimarilyrelatedtothesaleofNewsdayinJuly2016 $ (54,133)Decreaseincallcompletionandtransportcostsprimarilyduetolowerlevelofactivity (20,443)Decreaseincostofsales(whichincludesalowercostormarketvaluationadjustmentof$17,382relatedtowirelesshandsetinventoryfrom2015,partiallyoffsetbythebulksaleofhandsetinventoryof$5,445duringthefirstquarterof2016) (10,238)

Increaseinfranchiseandotherfeesdueprimarilytoincreasesinratesincertainareas,partiallyoffsetbylowervideocustomers 3,140

Increaseinprogrammingcostsdueprimarilytocontractualrateincreases,partiallyoffsetbylowervideocustomers 65,760

Othernetincreases 104 (15,810)

Cequel segment: Increaseinprogrammingcostsdueprimarilytocontractualrateincreases,partiallyoffsetbylowervideocustomers. 42,325

Decreaseindigitalprogramming,premiumchannelsandpay-per-view (8,932)Decreaseincostsassociatedwithcarriercircuitsandlocalexchangecarriercosts (7,015)DecreaseinsubscriberlinecostsassociatedwithOperationReliant(aslaterdefined) (330)Othernetdecreases (3,694)

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Networkrepairandmaintenanceandutilitycostsalsofluctuateascapitalizablenetworkupgradeandenhancementactivitychanges.

Otheroperatingexpensesalsoincludecostsrelatedtotheoperationandmaintenanceofourcallcenterfacilitiesthathandlecustomerinquiriesandbillingandcollectionactivitiesandsalesandmarketingcosts,whichincludeadvertisingproductionandplacementcostsassociatedwithacquiringandretainingcustomers.Thesecostsvaryperiodtoperiodandcertainofthesecosts,suchassalesandmarketing,mayincreasewithintensecompetition.Additionally,otheroperatingexpensesincludevariousotheradministrativecosts,includinglegalfees,andproductdevelopmentcosts.

Pro Forma 2016 Compared to Pro Forma 2015

Onaproformabasis,otheroperatingexpensesamountedto$2,853,821and$3,499,669fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Otheroperatingexpensesonaproformabasisamountedto$2,165,417and$2,546,319forourCablevisionsegmentandamountedto$688,404and$953,350forourCequelsegmentfortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Theproformadecreaseof$645,848(18%)fortheyearendedDecember31,2016isattributabletothefollowing:

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Cablevision segment: Decreaseprimarilyinemployeerelatedcostsrelatedtotheeliminationofcertainpositions,lowernetbenefitsandanincreaseincapitalizableactivity,partiallyoffsetbymeritincreases $ (190,274)

DecreaseincostsprimarilyrelatedtothesaleofNewsdayinJuly2016 (73,650)Decreaseinshare-basedcompensation (26,788)Decreaseinexpensesrelatedtolong-termincentiveplanawards (14,827)Decreaseinlegalcosts (23,878)Decreaseinsalesandmarketingcosts (20,875)Decreaseinrepairsandmaintenancecostsrelatingtoouroperationsandfacilities (17,153)Decreaseincontractorcostsdueprimarilytolowertruckrolls (10,611)Settlementofaclassactionlegalmatterin2015 (9,500)Decreaseinproductdevelopmentcostsandproductconsultingfees (4,215)IncreaseinAlticemanagementfeeforcertainexecutiveservices 10,556Othernetincreases 313

(380,902)Cequel segment: Decreaseinshare-basedcompensation (214,848)Decreaseinemployeesalariesandbenefitsincludingbonus,overtimeandotheremployeerelatedcostsprimarilyrelatingtothedecreaseinheadcountoccurringsubsequenttotheCequelAcquisition (17,984)

Decreaseinthecostofresidentialcustomerinstallations (10,120)Decreaseinconsultingandprofessionalfees (9,847)Decreaseinmanagementfeerelatingtocertainexecutive,administrativeandmanagerialservicesprovidedtotheCompanypriortotheCequelAcquisition (9,987)

Decreaseinmarketingcosts (9,424)Decreaseingeneralandadministrativecosts (8,194)Decreaseinfleetoperatingcosts (2,261)Increaseingrouphealthinsurancecosts 9,829IncreaseinAlticemanagementfeeforcertainexecutiveservices 9,704Othernetdecreases (1,814)

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Restructuring and Other Expense (Credits)

Actual 2016

RestructuringandotherexpensefortheyearendedDecember31,2016of$240,395($212,150forourCablevisionsegmentand$28,245forourCequelsegment)primarilyrelatetoseveranceandotheremployeerelatedcostsresultingfromheadcountreductionsrelatedtoinitiativeswhichcommencedin2016thatareintendedtosimplifytheCompany'sorganizationalstructure.Wecurrentlyanticipatethatadditionalrestructuringexpenseswillberecognizedaswecontinuetoanalyzeourorganizationalstructure.

Pro Forma 2016 Compared to Pro Forma 2015

Onaproformabasis,restructuringandotherexpense(credits)fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015amountedto$229,117($201,529forourCablevisionsegmentand$27,588forourCequelsegment)and$(1,649)forourCablevisionsegment,respectively.

Theproformarestructuringexpensefor2016isprimarilyrelatedtoseveranceandotheremployeerelatedcostsresultingfromheadcountreductionsrelatedtoinitiativeswhichcommencedin2016thatareintendedtosimplifytheCompany'sorganizationalstructureatbothCablevisionandCequel.Therestructuringcreditfor2015relatedtopriorrestructuringplansatCablevision.

Depreciation and Amortization

Actual 2016

Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments)fortheyearendedDecember31,2016of$1,700,306,ofwhich$963,665relatetoourCablevisionsegmentfromthedateofacquisitionand$736,641relatetoourCequelsegment.Depreciationandamortizationfor2016includesdepreciationandamortizationrelatedtothestep-upinthecarryingvalueofproperty,plantandequipmentandamortizableintangibleassetsrecordedinconnectionwiththeCablevisionAcquisitiononJune21,2016andtheCequelAcquisitiononDecember21,2015,partiallyoffsetbycertainassetsbeingretiredorbecomingfullydepreciated.

AlticeN.V.iscurrentlyevaluatingtheadoptionofaglobalbrandwhich,ifadopted,couldreducetheremainingusefullivesofourtradenameintangibles,whichwouldincreaseamortizationexpense.

Pro Forma 2016 Compared to Pro Forma 2015

Onaproformabasis,depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments)amountedto$2,345,775and$2,442,235fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Theproformadecreaseof$96,460(4%)fortheyearendedDecember31,2016iscomprisedofa$39,233(2%)proformadecreaseforourCablevisionsegmentandaproformadecreaseof$57,227(8%)forourCequelsegment.Theproformadecreaseforbothsegmentsisprimarilyduetoloweramortizationexpenseforcertainintangibleassetsthatarebeingamortizedusinganacceleratedmethodandlowerdepreciationforcertainassetsbeingretiredorbecomingfullydepreciated,partiallyoffsetbydepreciationonnewassetadditions.

Adjusted EBITDA

Actual 2016

AdjustedEBITDAfortheyearendedDecember31,2016amountedto$2,414,735.AdjustedEBITDAisanon-GAAPmeasurethatisdefinedasnetlossexcludingincometaxes,lossfromdiscontinuedoperations,othernon-operatingincomeorexpenses,lossonextinguishmentofdebtandwrite-offofdeferredfinancingcosts,lossoninterestrateswapcontracts,gain(loss)onequityderivativecontracts,gain(loss)oninvestments,interestexpense(includingcashinterestexpense),

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interestincome,depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments),share-basedcompensationexpense,restructuringexpenseorcreditsandtransactionexpenses.SeereconciliationofnetlosstoadjustedEBITDAabove.

Pro Forma 2016 Compared to Pro Forma 2015

Onaproformabasis,adjustedEBITDAamountedto$3,352,045and$2,769,520fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Theproformaincreaseof$582,525(21%)consistsofaproformaincreaseof$376,701(21%)forourCablevisionsegmentandaproformaincreaseof$205,824(21%)forourCequelsegment.Theproformaincreasewasdueprimarilytoanincreaseinrevenue,andadecreaseinoperatingexpenses(excludingdepreciationandamortization,restructuringandotherexpenseandshare-basedcompensation),asdiscussedabove.

Interest Expense, net

Actual 2016

Interestexpense,netwas$1,442,730fortheyearendedDecember31,2016andincludesinterestondebtissuedtofinancetheCablevisionAcquisitionandCequelAcquisition,aswellasinterestondebtassumedinconnectionwiththeseacquisitions.

Pro Forma 2016 Compared to Pro Forma 2015

Onaproformabasis,interestexpense,netamountedto$1,791,064and$1,715,950fortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015,respectively.Theproformaincreaseof$75,114(4%)isprimarilyattributabletoanincreaseof$33,549duetothechangeinaveragedebtbalances,$31,436dueprimarilytoanincreaseintheamortizationofdeferredfinancingcostsanddiscounts/premiumsresultingrecordingdebtatfairvalueinconnectionwiththeCablevisionandCequelAcquisitions,partiallyoffsetbyanincreaseininterestincomeof$2,068.

See"LiquidityandCapitalResources"discussionbelowforadetailofourborrowergroups.

Gain on Investments, net

Actual 2016

Gainoninvestments,netfortheyearendedDecember31,2016of$141,896consistsprimarilyoftheincreaseinthefairvalueofComcastcommonstockownedbytheCompanyfortheperiodfromthedateoftheCablevisionAcquisition.Theeffectsofthesegainsarepartiallyoffsetbythelossesontherelatedequityderivativecontracts,netdescribedbelow.

Pro Forma 2016 Compared to Pro Forma 2015

Onaproformabasis,gain(loss)oninvestments,netfortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015amountedto$271,886and$(30,208),respectively,assumingtheCablevisionAcquisitionoccurredonJanuary1,2015andconsistsprimarilyoftheincreaseordecreaseinthefairvalueofComcastcommonstockownedbytheCompany.Theeffectsofthesegains(losses)arepartiallyoffsetbythe(losses)gainsontherelatedequityderivativecontracts,netdescribedbelow.

Gain (Loss) on Equity Derivative Contracts, net

Actual 2016

Lossonequityderivativecontracts,netfortheyearendedDecember31,2016of$(53,696)consistsofunrealizedandrealizedgains(losses)duetothechangeinfairvalueofequityderivativecontractsrelatingtotheComcastcommonstockownedbytheCompanyfortheperiodfromthedateofthe

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CablevisionAcquisition.Theeffectsoftheselossareoffsetbythegainoninvestmentsecuritiespledgedascollateral,whichareincludedingain(loss)oninvestments,netdiscussedabove.

Pro Forma 2016 Compared to Pro Forma 2015

Onaproformabasis,gain(loss)onequityderivativecontracts,netfortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015amountedto$(89,979)and$104,927,respectively,assumingtheCablevisionAcquisitionoccurredonJanuary1,2015andconsistsofunrealizedandrealizedgains(losses)duetothechangeinfairvalueofequityderivativecontractsrelatingtotheComcastcommonstockownedbytheCompany.

Loss on interest rate swap contracts

Lossoninterestrateswapcontractswas$72,961fortheyearendedDecember31,2016onanactualandproformabasisandrepresentsthedecreaseinfairvalueofthefixedtofloatinginterestrateswapsenteredintobyourCequelsegmentinJune2016.Theobjectiveoftheseswapsistocovertheexposuretochangesinthemarketinterestrateofthe$1,500,000principalamountoftheCequel2026SeniorSecuredNotes.Theseswapcontractsarenotdesignatedashedgesforaccountingpurposes.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt and Write-off of Deferred Financing Costs

Lossonextinguishmentofdebtandwrite-offofdeferredfinancingcostsfortheyearendedDecember31,2016of$127,649includesprimarilythewrite-offofunamortizeddeferredfinancingcostsandtheunamortizeddiscountrelatedtotheprepaymentof$1,290,500outstandingunderthetermcreditfacilityatCablevision.Onaproformabasis,lossonextinguishmentofdebtandwrite-offofdeferredfinancingcostsfortheyearendedDecember31,2015was$1,735.

Income Tax Expense

Actual 2016

IncometaxbenefitfortheyearendedDecember31,2016amountedto$259,666.InconnectionwiththecontributionofCequeltotheCompanyinJune2016,theCompanywasrequiredtore-measuredeferredtaxesofCequelatahigheroverallrate,resultinginadditionaldeferredtaxexpenseof$153,660.Theimpactofthenondeductibleshare-basedcompensationrelatedtotheCompany'scarriedunitplanresultedinadditionaltaxexpenseof$5,029.Absenttheseitems,theeffectivetaxratewouldhavebeen38%.

Pro Forma 2016 Compared to Pro Forma 2015

Onaproformabasis,incometaxbenefitfortheyearendedDecember31,2016amountedto$406,886.Excludingtheimpactofthenondeductibleshare-basedcompensationrelatedtotheCompany'scarriedunitplanof$5,029,theeffectivetaxratewouldhavebeen39%.

Onaproformabasis,incometaxbenefitfortheyearendedDecember31,2015amountedto$498,567.InApril2015,corporateincometaxchangeswereenactedforbothNewYorkStateandtheCityofNewYork.Thosechangesincludedaprovisionwherebyinvestmentincomewillbesubjecttohighertaxes.Accordingly,inthesecondquarterof2015,Cablevisionrecordeddeferredtaxexpenseof$16,334toremeasurethedeferredtaxliabilityfortheinvestmentinComcastcommonstockandassociatedderivativesecurities.During2015,Cequelrecordedtaxexpenserelatedtonon-cashequitycompensationof$107,143.Absenttheseitems,theeffectivetaxratewouldhavebeen39%.

Loss From Discontinued Operations

Pro Forma 2016 Compared to Pro Forma 2015

Onaproformabasis,lossfromdiscontinuedoperationsfortheyearendedDecember31,2015amountedto$12,541,netofincometaxes,andprimarilyreflectsanexpenserelatedtothesettlementofalegalmatterrelatingtoRainbowMediaHoldingsLLC,abusinesswhoseoperationswerepreviouslydiscontinued.

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Results of Operations—Cablevision

ThefollowingdiscussionregardingCablevisionresultsofoperationshasbeenpresentedfortheperiodspriortotheCablevisionAcquisitionasCablevisionisthepredecessorentity.

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December 31, 2016

January 1, 2016 to June 20,

2016

Year Ended December 31,

2015

Year Ended December 31,

2014

Revenue(a): Residential: PayTV $ 1,638,691 $ 1,468,006 $ 3,142,991 $ 3,151,872Broadband 782,615 673,010 1,303,918 1,248,708Telephony 376,034 342,142 748,181 743,967

BusinessServices 468,632 411,102 834,154 811,926Advertising 157,331 119,727 257,832 285,284Other 20,749 123,617 258,469 266,800

Total revenue 3,444,052 3,137,604 6,545,545 6,508,557Operating expenses: Programmingandotherdirectcosts 1,164,925 1,088,555 2,269,290 2,197,735Otheroperatingexpenses 1,028,447 1,136,970 2,546,319 2,520,582Restructuringandotherexpense 212,150 22,223 16,213 2,480Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments) 963,665 414,550 865,252 866,502

Operating income 74,865 475,306 848,471 921,258Otherincome(expense): Interestexpense,net (606,347) (285,508) (584,839) (575,580)Gain(loss)oninvestments,net 141,896 129,990 (30,208) 129,659Gain(loss)onequityderivativecontracts,net (53,696) (36,283) 104,927 (45,055)Lossonextinguishmentofdebtandwrite-offofdeferredfinancingcosts (102,894) — (1,735) (10,120)

Otherincome(expense),net 4,329 4,855 6,045 4,988Income (loss) from continuing operations before income

taxes (541,847) 288,360 342,661 425,150Incometaxbenefit(expense) 213,065 (124,848) (154,872) (115,768)Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of income

taxes (328,782) 163,512 187,789 309,382Income(loss)fromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes — — (12,541) 2,822

Net income (loss) (328,782) 163,512 175,248 312,204Netloss(income)attributabletononcontrollinginterests (551) 236 201 (765)Net income (loss) attributable to Cablevision

stockholder(s) $ (329,333) $ 163,748 $ 175,449 $ 311,439

(a) Certainreclassificationshavebeenmadetopreviouslyreportedamountsbyproducttoreflectthecurrentpresentation.

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The following is a reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA:

ThefollowingtablesetsforthcertaincustomermetricsforCablevision:

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Cablevision Successor Predecessor

June 21, 2016 to

December 31, 2016

January 1, 2016 to June 20,

2016

Year Ended December 31,

2015

Year Ended December 31,

2014

Netincome(loss) (328,782) 163,512 175,248 312,204(Income)lossfromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes — — 12,541 (2,822)

Incometax(benefit)expense (213,065) 124,848 154,872 115,768Otherincome(a) (4,329) (4,855) (6,045) (4,988)Lossonextinguishmentofdebtandwrite-offofdeferredfinancingcosts 102,894 — 1,735 10,120

Loss(gain)onequityderivativecontracts,net(b) 53,696 36,283 (104,927) 45,055Loss(gain)oninvestments,net (141,896) (129,990) 30,208 (129,659)Interestexpense,net 606,347 285,508 584,839 575,580Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments) 963,665 414,550 865,252 866,502Restructuringandotherexpenses 212,150 22,223 16,213 2,480Share-basedcompensation 9,164 25,231 65,286 43,984AdjustedEBITDA $ 1,259,844 $ 937,310 $ 1,795,222 $ 1,834,224

(a) IncludesprimarilydividendsreceivedonComcastcommonstockownedbytheCompany.

(b) Consistsofunrealizedandrealizedlosses(gains)duetothechangeinfairvalueofequityderivativecontractsrelatingtotheComcastcommonstockownedbytheCompany.

Cablevision

Years Ended December 31, Net Increase

(Decrease) 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 (in thousands, except per customer amounts) Homes passed(a) 5,116 5,076 5,041 40 35Total customer relationships(b) 3,141 3,116 3,113 25 3Residential 2,879 2,858 2,861 21 (3)SMB 262 258 252 4 6

Residential customers(c): PayTV 2,428 2,487 2,574 (59) (87)Broadband 2,619 2,562 2,518 57 44Telephony 1,962 2,007 2,047 (45) (40)

Residential triple product customer penetration(d): 64.8% 67.6% 69.2% (2.8)% (1.6)%Penetration of homes passed(e): 61.4% 61.4% 61.8% —% (0.4)%ARPU(f) $ 154.49 $ 150.61 $ 149.10 $ 3.88 $ 1.51

(a) Representstheestimatednumberofsingleresidencehomes,apartmentsandcondominiumunitspassedbythecabledistributionnetworkinareasserviceablewithoutfurtherextendingthetransmissionlines.Inaddition,itincludescommercialestablishmentsthathaveconnectedtoourcabledistributionnetwork.

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Pay Television Revenue

Successor and Predecessor 2016 compared to Predecessor 2015

Paytelevisionrevenueamountedto$1,638,691and$1,468,006fortheperiodJune21,2016throughDecember31,2016andJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,respectively,comparedto$3,142,991fortheyearendedDecember31,2015.PaytelevisionrevenuefortheSuccessorandPredecessorperiodsin2016wasimpactedbyadeclineinpaytelevisioncustomers,adecreaseduetoapay-per-viewboxingeventthattookplacein2015,partiallyoffsetbyincreasesinrevenuedueprimarilytorateincreasesforcertainpaytelevisionservicesimplementedduringthefirstquarterof2016andanincreaseinfeeschargedtorestoresuspendedservices.

Predecessor 2015 compared to Predecessor 2014

Paytelevisionrevenueamountedto$3,142,991and$3,151,872fortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively.Thedecreaseof$8,881wasdueprimarilytorateincreasesforcertainpaytelevisionservicesimplementedduringthesecondquarterof2014andthefirstquarterof2015,andlowernetpromotionalactivityasaresultofcontinueddisciplinedpricingpolicies.Inaddition,pay-per-viewrevenueincreasedprimarilyduetoaboxingeventin2015.Offsettingtheseincreaseswasadecreaseinrevenuedueprimarilytoadeclineinpaytelevisioncustomers.

Webelieveourpaytelevisioncustomerdeclinesnotedinthetableabovearelargelyattributabletointensecompetition,particularlyfromVerizon,aswellascompetitionfromcompaniesthatdelivervideocontentovertheInternetdirectlytocustomers.Also,thedeclinesareattributabletoourdisciplinedpricingandcreditpolicies.Thesefactorsareexpectedtocontinuetoimpactourabilitytomaintainorincreaseourexistingcustomersandrevenueinthefuture.

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(b) Representsnumberofhouseholds/businessesthatreceiveatleastoneoftheCompany'sservices.

(c) Customersrepresenteachcustomeraccount(setupandsegregatedbycustomernameandaddress),weightedequallyandcountedasonecustomer,regardlessofsize,revenuegenerated,ornumberofboxes,units,oroutlets.Incalculatingthenumberofcustomers,wecountallcustomersotherthaninactive/disconnectedcustomers.Freeaccountsareincludedinthecustomercountsalongwithallactiveaccounts,buttheyarelimitedtoaprescribedgroup.Mostoftheseaccountsarealsonotentirelyfree,astheytypicallygeneraterevenuethroughpay-per-vieworotherpayservices.Freestatusisnotgrantedtoregularcustomersasapromotion.Wecountabulkcommercialcustomer,suchasahotel,asonecustomer,anddonotcountindividualroomunitsatthathotel.Incountingbulkresidentialcustomers,suchasanapartmentbuilding,wecounteachsubscribingfamilyunitwithinthebuildingasonecustomer,butdonotcountthemasteraccountfortheentirebuildingasacustomer.

(d) Representsthenumberofcustomersthatsubscribetothreeofourservicesdividedbytotalresidentialcustomerrelationships.

(e) Representsthenumberoftotalcustomerrelationshipsdividedbyhomespassed.

(f) Calculatedbydividingtheaveragemonthlyrevenueforthefourthquarterofeachyearpresentedderivedfromthesaleofbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicestoresidentialcustomersfortherespectivequarterbytheaveragenumberoftotalresidentialcustomersforthesameperiod.

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Broadband Revenue

Successor and Predecessor 2016 compared to Predecessor 2015

Broadbandrevenueamountedto$782,615and$673,010fortheperiodJune21,2016throughDecember31,2016andJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,respectively,comparedto$1,303,918fortheyearendedDecember31,2015.BroadbandrevenuefortheSuccessorandPredecessorperiodsin2016wasimpactedbyrateincreasesforcertainbroadbandservicesimplementedduringthefirstquarterof2016,anincreaseinbroadbandcustomers,andanincreaseinfeeschargedtorestoresuspendedservices.

Predecessor 2015 compared to Predecessor 2014

Broadbandrevenueamountedto$1,303,918and$1,248,708fortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively.Theincreaseof$55,210(4%)wasduetorateincreasesforcertainbroadbandservicesimplementedduringthefourthquarterof2014andlowernetpromotionalactivityasaresultofcontinueddisciplinedpricingpolicies.Broadbandrevenuealsoincreasedduetoanincreaseinbroadbandcustomers.

Telephony Revenue

Successor and Predecessor 2016 compared to Predecessor 2015

Telephonyrevenueamountedto$376,034and$342,142fortheperiodJune21,2016throughDecember31,2016andJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,respectively,comparedto$748,181fortheyearendedDecember31,2015.TelephonyrevenuefortheSuccessorandPredecessorperiodsin2016wasimpactedbyadeclineintelephonycustomersandadeclineininternationalcalling.

Predecessor 2015 compared to Predecessor 2014

Telephonyrevenueamountedto$748,181and$743,967fortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively.Theincreaseof$4,214(1%)wasdueprimarilytorateincreasesforcertaintelephonyservicesimplementedduringthesecondquarterof2014andlowernetpromotionalactivityasaresultofcontinueddisciplinedpricingpolicies.Offsettingtheseincreaseswasadecreaseinrevenuedueprimarilytoadeclineintelephonycustomers.

Business Services Revenue

Successor and Predecessor 2016 compared to Predecessor 2015

Businessservicesandwholesalerevenueamountedto$468,632and$411,102fortheperiodJune21,2016throughDecember31,2016andJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,respectively,comparedto$834,154fortheyearendedDecember31,2015.BusinessservicesandwholesalerevenuefortheSuccessorandPredecessorperiodsin2016wasimpactedbyrateincreasesforcertainbroadbandservicesimplementedduringthefirstquarterof2016,anincreaseinbroadbandcustomersandanincreaseinEthernetrevenuefromanincreaseinservicesinstalled,partiallyoffsetbyreducedtraditionalvoiceanddataservices.

Predecessor 2015 compared to Predecessor 2014

Businessservicesandwholesalerevenueamountedto$834,154and$811,926fortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively.Theincreaseof$22,228(3%)wasprimarilyduetorateincreasesforcertainbroadbandservicesimplementedduringthefourthquarterof2014andanincreaseinEthernetrevenuefromanincreaseinservicesinstalled,partiallyoffsetbyreducedtraditionalvoiceanddataservices.

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Advertising Revenue

Successor and Predecessor 2016 compared to Predecessor 2015

Advertisingrevenueamountedto$157,331and$119,727fortheperiodJune21,2016throughDecember31,2016andJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,respectively,comparedto$257,832fortheyearendedDecember31,2015.AdvertisingrevenuefortheSuccessorandPredecessorperiodsin2016wasimpactedbyanincreaseinadvertisingsalestothepoliticalsector.

Predecessor 2015 compared to Predecessor 2014

Advertisingrevenueamountedto$257,832and$285,284fortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively.Thedecreaseof$27,452(10%)wasprimarilyduetoadeclineinadvertisingsalestothepoliticalandgamingsectors.

Other Revenue

Successor and Predecessor 2016 compared to Predecessor 2015

Otherrevenueamountedto$20,749and$123,617fortheperiodJune21,2016throughDecember31,2016andJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,respectively,comparedto$258,469fortheyearendedDecember31,2015.OtherrevenuefortheSuccessorandPredecessorperiodsin2016includesrevenuerecognizedbyNewsdaythroughJuly7,2016,affiliationfeespaidbycableoperatorsforcarriageofourNews12Networksandotherrevenuesources.OnJuly7,2016,theCompanysolda75%interestinNewsdayandasaresultnolongerconsolidatesitsoperatingresults.AsofJuly7,2016,theCompany's25%interestintheoperatingresultsofNewsdayisrecordedontheequitybasis.

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Predecessor 2015 compared to Predecessor 2014

Otherrevenueamountedto$258,469and$266,800fortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively.Thedecreaseof$8,331(3%)wasprimarilyduetoadecreaseinrevenuesatNewsdaydueprimarilytodecreasesinadvertisingrevenuesdrivenprimarilybycompetitionfromothermedia,partiallyoffsetbyanincreaseincirculationrevenues.

Programming and Other Direct Costs

Programmingandotherdirectcostsincludecableprogrammingcosts,whicharecostspaidtoprogrammers(netofamortizationofanyincentivesreceivedfromprogrammersforcarriage)forcablecontent(includingcostsofVODandpay-per-view)andaregenerallypaidonaper-subscriberbasis.Thesecoststypicallyriseduetoincreasesincontractualratesandnewchannellaunchesandarealsoimpactedbychangesinthenumberofcustomersreceivingcertainprogrammingservices.Thesecostsalsoincludeinterconnection,callcompletion,circuitandtransportfeespaidtoothertelecommunicationcompaniesforthetransportandterminationofvoiceanddataservices,whichtypicallyvarybasedonratechangesandthelevelofusagebyourcustomers.Thesecostsalsoincludefranchisefeeswhicharepayabletothestategovernmentsandlocalmunicipalitieswhereweoperateandareprimarilybasedonapercentageofcertaincategoriesofrevenuederivedfromtheprovisionofpaytelevisionserviceoverourcablesystems,whichvarybystateandmunicipality.Thesecostschangeinrelationtochangesinsuchcategoriesofrevenuesorratechanges.ThroughJuly7,2016,thesecostsalsoincludedcontent,productionanddistributioncostsoftheNewsdaybusiness.

Successor and Predecessor 2016 compared to Predecessor 2015

Programmingandotherdirectcostsamountedto$1,164,925and$1,088,555fortheperiodJune21,2016throughDecember31,2016andJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,respectively,comparedto$2,269,290fortheyearendedDecember31,2015.ProgrammingandotherdirectcostsfortheSuccessorandPredecessorperiodsin2016wereimpactedbyanincreaseinprogrammingcostsdueprimarilytocontractualrateincreases,partiallyoffsetbylowervideocustomers.ThesecostswerealsoimpactedbythelowercostsrelatedtoNewsday(duetothesaleofour75%interestinNewsdayinJuly2016),lowercallcompletionandtransportcostsprimarilyduetolowerlevelofactivity,lowercostofsalesrelatedtowirelesshandsetinventoryandhigherfranchiseandotherfeesdueprimarilytoincreasesinratesincertainareas,partiallyoffsetbylowerpaytelevisioncustomers.

Predecessor 2015 compared to Predecessor 2014

Programmingandotherdirectcostsamountedto$2,269,290and$2,197,735fortheyearendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively.Theincreaseof$71,555(3%)isattributabletothefollowing:

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2015 DecreaseincostsprimarilyrelatedNewsday $ (10,143)Decreaseincallcompletionandtransportcostsprimarilyduetolowerlevelofactivity (14,184)Increaseincostofsales(whichincludesalowercostormarketvaluationadjustmentof$17,382relatedtowirelesshandsetinventoryfrom2015) 20,373

Increaseinfranchiseandotherfeesdueprimarilytoincreasesinratesincertainareas,partiallyoffsetbylowervideocustomers 4,307

Increaseinprogrammingcostsdueprimarilytocontractualrateincreasesandapay-per-viewboxingeventin2015,partiallyoffsetbylowervideocustomers 66,942

Othernetincreases 4,260 $ 71,555

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Programming Costs

Programmingcostsaggregated$986,951and$891,754fortheperiodJune21,2016throughDecember31,2016andJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,respectively,comparedto$1,812,945and$1,746,003fortheyearendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively.Ourprogrammingcostsincreased4%forthe2016periodsand4%in2015dueprimarilytoanincreaseincontractualprogrammingratesandapay-per-viewboxingeventin2015,partiallyoffsetbyadecreaseintelephonycustomers.Ourprogrammingcostsin2017willcontinuetobeimpactedbychangesinprogrammingrates,whichweexpecttoincreasebyhighsingledigits,andbychangesinthenumberofpaytelevisioncustomers.

Other Operating Expenses

Otheroperatingexpensesincludestaffcostsandemployeebenefitsincludingsalariesofcompanyemployeesandrelatedtaxes,benefitsandotheremployee-relatedexpenses.Otheroperatingexpensesalsoincludenetworkmanagementandfieldservicecosts,whichrepresentcostsassociatedwiththemaintenanceofourbroadbandnetwork,includingcostsofcertaincustomerconnectionsandothercostsassociatedwithprovidingandmaintainingservicestoourcustomerswhichareimpactedbygeneralcostincreasesforcontractors,insuranceandothervariousexpenses.

Customerinstallationandrepairandmaintenancecostsmayfluctuateasaresultofchangesinthelevelofactivitiesandtheutilizationofcontractorsascomparedtoemployees.Also,customerinstallationcostsfluctuateastheportionofourexpensesthatweareabletocapitalizechanges.Networkrepairandmaintenanceandutilitycostsalsofluctuateascapitalizablenetworkupgradeandenhancementactivitychanges.

Otheroperatingexpensesalsoincludecostsrelatedtotheoperationandmaintenanceofourcallcenterfacilitiesthathandlecustomerinquiriesandbillingandcollectionactivitiesandsalesandmarketingcosts,whichincludeadvertisingproductionandplacementcostsassociatedwithacquiringandretainingcustomers.Thesecostsvaryperiodtoperiodandcertaincosts,suchassalesandmarketing,mayincreasewithintensecompetition.Additionally,otheroperatingexpensesincludevariousotheradministrativecosts,includinglegalfees,andproductdevelopmentcosts.

Successor and Predecessor 2016 compared to Predecessor 2015

Otheroperatingexpensesamountedto$1,028,447and$1,136,970fortheperiodJune21,2016throughDecember31,2016andJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,respectively,comparedto$2,546,319fortheyearendedDecember31,2015.OtheroperatingexpensesfortheSuccessorandPredecessorperiodsin2016wereimpactedbyadecreaseinemployee-relatedcostsrelatedtotheeliminationofcertainpositions,lowerbenefitsandanincreaseincapitalizableactivity,partiallyoffsetbymeritincreases.ThesecostswerealsoimpactedbythelowercostsrelatedtoNewsday(duetothesaleofour75%interestinNewsdayinJuly2016),adecreaseinsharebasedcompensation,adecreaseinlong-termincentiveplanawards,lowerlegalcosts,lowersalesandmarketingcosts,lowerrepairandmaintenanceexpenses,lowercontractorcosts,asettlementofaclassactionlegalmatterin2015,partiallyoffsetbyanincreaseinthemanagementfeetoAlticeN.V.

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Predecessor 2015 compared to Predecessor 2014

Otheroperatingexpensesamountedto$2,546,319and$2,520,582fortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively.Theincreaseof$25,737(1%)isattributabletothefollowing:

Restructuring and Other Expense

Restructuringandotherexpenseamountedto$212,150and$22,223fortheperiodJune21,2016throughDecember31,2016andJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,respectively,comparedto$16,213fortheyearendedDecember31,2015and$2,480fortheyearendedDecember31,2014.RestructuringandotherexpensefortheSuccessor2016periodisprimarilyrelatedtoseveranceandotheremployeerelatedcostsresultingfromheadcountreductionsrelatedtoinitiativeswhichcommencedintheSuccessorperiodthatareintendedtosimplifytheCompany'sorganizationalstructure.ItiscurrentlyanticipatedthatadditionalrestructuringexpenseswillberecognizedastheCompanycontinuestoanalyzetheorganizationalstructure.

TherestructuringandotherexpenseforthePredecessor2016periodisprimarilyrelatedtotransactioncostsof$19,924incurredinconnectionwiththeCablevisionAcquisitionandadjustmentsrelatedtopriorrestructuringplansof$2,299.Restructuringandotherexpensefor2015includestransactioncostsincurredinconnectionwiththeCablevisionAcquisitionof$17,862,netofadjustmentsrelatedtopriorrestructuringplansof$1,649.Therestructuringandotherexpenseof$2,480for2014reflectsadjustmentsrelatedtopriorrestructuringplans.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments)amountedto$963,665and$414,550fortheperiodJune21,2016throughDecember31,2016andJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,respectively,comparedto$865,252fortheyearendedDecember31,2015and$866,502fortheyearendedDecember31,2014.DepreciationandamortizationfortheSuccessorperiodin2016wasimpactedbyanincreaseinrelatedtothestep-upinthecarryingvalueofproperty,plantandequipmentandamortizableintangibleassetsrecordedinconnectionwiththeCablevisionAcquisitiononJune21,2016,partiallyoffsetbycertainassetsbeingretiredorbecomingfullydepreciated.

AlticeN.V.iscurrentlyevaluatingtheadoptionofaglobalbrandwhichifadoptedcouldreducetheremainingusefullifeofourtradenameintangible,whichwouldincreaseamortizationexpense.

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2015 Decreaseprimarilyinemployeerelatedcostsrelatedtotheeliminationofcertainpositions,lowernetbenefitsandanincreaseincapitalizableactivity,partiallyoffsetbymeritincreases $ (21,169)

DecreaseincostsprimarilyrelatedtoNewsday (5,294)Decreaseinexpensesrelatedtolong-termincentiveplanawards (15,120)Increaseinshare-basedcompensation 18,963Increaseinlegalcosts 17,548Increaseinsalesandmarketingcosts 9,962Decreaseinrepairsandmaintenancecostsrelatingtoouroperationsandfacilities (1,714)Decreaseincontractorcostsdueprimarilytolowertruckrolls (18,514)Settlementofaclassactionlegalmatterin2015 9,500Increaseinproductdevelopmentcostsandproductconsultingfees 29,785Othernetincreases 1,790

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Depreciationandamortizationdecreased$1,250in2015ascomparedtotheprioryeardueprimarilytocertainassetsbecomingfullydepreciated,partiallyoffsetbydepreciationofnewassetpurchases.

Adjusted EBITDA

Successor and Predecessor 2016 compared to Predecessor 2015

AdjustedEBITDAamountedto$1,259,844and$937,310fortheperiodJune21,2016throughDecember31,2016andJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,respectively,comparedto$1,795,222fortheyearendedDecember31,2015.AdjustedEBITDAforthe2016periodswasimpactedbyanincreaseinrevenue,andadecreaseinoperatingexpenses(excludingdepreciationandamortization,restructuringandotherexpenseandshare-basedcompensation),asdiscussedabove.

Predecessor 2015 compared to Predecessor 2014

AdjustedEBITDAamountedto$1,795,222and$1,834,224fortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively.Thedecreaseof$39,002(2%)for2015ascompared2014wasdueprimarilytoanincreaseinoperatingexpenses(excludingdepreciationandamortizationexpense,restructuringandotherexpenseandshare-basedcompensation),partiallyoffsetbyanincreaseinrevenueasdiscussedabove.

Interest Expense, net

Successor and Predecessor 2016 compared to Predecessor 2015

Interestexpenseamountedto$606,347and$285,508fortheperiodJune21,2016throughDecember31,2016andJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,respectively,comparedto$584,839fortheyearendedDecember31,2015.InterestexpensefortheSuccessor2016periodincludesadditionalinterestrelatedtothedebtincurredtofinancetheCablevisionAcquisition.

Predecessor 2015 compared to Predecessor 2014

Interestexpense,netamountedto$584,839and$575,580fortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively.Theincreaseof$9,259(2%)for2015andascomparedto2014isattributabletothefollowing:

See"LiquidityandCapitalResources"discussionbelowforadetailofourborrowergroups.

Gain (Loss) on Investments, net

Gain(loss)oninvestments,netamountedto$141,896and$129,990fortheperiodJune21,2016throughDecember31,2016andJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,respectively,and$(30,208)and$129,659fortheyearendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively,andreflecttheincreaseordecreaseinthefairvalueofComcastcommonstockownedbytheCompany.Theeffectsofthesegains(losses)arepartiallyoffsetbythe(losses)gainsontherelatedequityderivativecontracts,netdescribedbelow.

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2015 Decreaseduetochangeinaveragedebtbalances $ (7,941)Increaseduetochangeinaverageinterestratesonourindebtedness 16,918Higherinterestincome (505)Othernetincreases,primarilyamortizationofdeferredfinancingcosts 787

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Gain (Loss) on Equity Derivative Contracts, net

Gain(loss)onequityderivativecontracts,netamountedto$(53,696)and$(36,283)fortheperiodJune21,2016throughDecember31,2016andJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,respectively,and$104,927and$(45,055)fortheyearendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively.

Gain(loss)onequityderivativecontracts,netconsistsofunrealizedandrealizedgains(losses)duetothechangeinfairvalueoftheCompany'sequityderivativecontractsrelatingtotheComcastcommonstockownedbytheCompany.Theeffectsofthesegains(losses)areoffsetbythe(losses)gainsoninvestmentsecuritiespledgedascollateral,whichareincludedingain(loss)oninvestments,netdiscussedabove.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt and Write-off of Deferred Financing Costs

Lossonextinguishmentofdebtandwrite-offofdeferredfinancingcostsamountedto$102,894fortheperiodJune21,2016throughDecember31,2016and$1,735and$10,120fortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively.TheSuccessor2016amountincludesthewrite-offofunamortizeddeferredfinancingcostsandtheunamortizeddiscountrelatedtotheprepaymentof$1,290,500outstandingundertheCSCHoldings,awholly-ownedsubsidiaryofCablevision,termcreditfacility.The2015amountincludesthewrite-offofunamortizeddeferredfinancingcostsandtheunamortizeddiscountrelatedtothe$200,000repaymentofCSCHoldingstermBloanfacility.

The2014amountincludes$9,618,relatedtothe$750,000repaymentofCSCHoldings'outstandingtermBloanfacilityinMay2014andthe$200,000repaymentinSeptember2014.Inaddition,the2014amountincludesthewrite-offofunamortizeddeferredfinancingcostsof$1,436andanetgainof$934,netoffees,recognizedinconnectionwiththerepurchaseofCablevision'soutstanding5.875%seniornotesdueSeptember2022.

Income Tax Expense

Incometaxbenefit(expense)amountedto$213,065fortheperiodfromJune21,2016throughDecember31,2016and$(124,848)fortheperiodfromJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016.IntheSuccessorperiod,excludingtheimpactofthenondeductibleshare-basedcompensationof$3,208,theeffectivetaxratewouldhavebeen40%.InthePredecessorperiod,certainacquisition-relatedcostsweredeterminedtobenondeductible,resultinginadditionaldeferredtaxexpenseof$9,392.Absentthisitem,theeffectivetaxratewouldhavebeen40%.

Incometaxexpenseof$154,872fortheyearendedDecember31,2015,reflectedaneffectivetaxrateof45%.InApril2015,corporateincometaxchangeswereenactedforbothNewYorkStateandtheCityofNewYork.Thosechangesincludedaprovisionwherebyinvestmentincomewillbesubjecttohighertaxes.Accordingly,inthesecondquarterof2015,Cablevisionrecordeddeferredtaxexpenseof$16,334toremeasurethedeferredtaxliabilityfortheinvestmentinComcastcommonstockandassociatedderivativesecurities.Alsoin2015,Cablevisionrecordedtaxbenefitof$2,630relatedtoresearchcredits.Absenttheseitems,theeffectivetaxratefortheyearendedDecember31,2015wouldhavebeen41%.

Incometaxexpenseof$115,768fortheyearendedDecember31,2014,reflectedaneffectivetaxrateof27%.InJanuary2014,theInternalRevenueServiceinformedtheCompanythattheconsolidatedfederalincometaxreturnsfor2009and2010werenolongerunderexamination.Accordingly,inthefirstquarterof2014,Cablevisionrecordedataxbenefitof$53,132associatedwiththereversalofanoncurrentliabilityrelatingtoanuncertaintaxposition.NewYorkStatecorporatetaxreformlegislationenactedonMarch31,2014resultedintaxbenefitof$2,050.Alsoin2014,Cablevisionrecordedtaxbenefitof$2,634relatedtoresearchcredits.Absenttheseitems,theeffectivetaxratefortheyearendedDecember31,2014wouldhavebeen41%.

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Loss From Discontinued Operations

LossfromdiscontinuedoperationsfortheyearendedDecember31,2015amountedto$12,541,netofincometaxes,andprimarilyreflectsanexpenserelatedtothesettlementofalegalmatterrelatingtoRainbowMediaHoldingsLLC,abusinesswhoseoperationswerepreviouslydiscontinued.

IncomefromdiscontinuedoperationsfortheyearendedDecember31,2014amountedto$2,822,netofincometaxesandresultedprimarilyfromthesettlementofacontingencyrelatedtoMontanapropertytaxesrelatedtoBresnanCable.

Results of Operations—Cequel

Thecolumnlabeled"Successor"reflectsresultsofoperationsfortheperiodsubsequenttotheCequelAcquisitionandthecolumnslabeled"Predecessor"reflectresultsofoperationspriortotheCequelAcquisition.

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Cequel Successor Predecessor

December 21, 2015 to

December 31, 2015

January 1, 2015 to

December 20, 2015

Year Ended December 31,

2014

Revenue: Residential: PayTV $ 33,715 $ 1,083,925 $ 1,147,455Broadband 21,133 679,961 601,801Telephony 4,905 158,916 167,838

BusinessServices 9,783 314,903 288,386Advertising 2,642 85,024 101,197Other 765 24,640 24,020

Total revenue 72,943 2,347,369 2,330,697Operating expenses: Operating(excludingdepreciationandamortization) 26,586 872,308 930,085Selling,generalandadministrative 39,166 889,960 546,386Depreciationandamortization 23,533 531,561 594,459Lossondisposalofcableassets 41 1,796 4,277

Operating income (16,383) 51,744 255,490Otherincome(expense): Interestexpense,net (11,491) (237,319) (230,146)

Income (loss) before income taxes (27,874) (185,575) 25,344Incometaxbenefit(expense) 10,263 (29,301) (8,095)Net income (loss) $ (17,611) $ (214,876) $ 17,249

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The following is a reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA:

ThefollowingtablesetsforthcertaincustomermetricsforourCequelsegment:

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Cequel Successor Predecessor

December 21, 2015 to

December 31, 2015

January 1, 2015 to

December 20, 2015

Year Ended December 31,

2014

Netincome(loss) $ (17,611) $ (214,876) $ 17,249Incometax(benefit)expense (10,263) 29,301 8,095Interestexpense,net 11,491 237,319 230,146Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments) 23,574 533,357 598,736Restructuringandotherexpense(a) 26,498 67,817 16,641Share-basedcompensation — 287,691 30,681AdjustedEBITDA $ 33,689 $ 940,609 $ 901,548

(a) Includestransactioncostsof$26,498,$67,817and$16,641fortheperiodDecember21,2015toDecember31,2015(Successor),fortheperiodJanuary1,2015toDecember20,2015(Predecessor)andfortheyearendedDecember31,2014(Predecessor),respectively.

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December 31, Net Increase(Decrease)

2015 2014 2015 (in thousands, except per customer amounts) Homes passed(a) 3,352 3,289 63Total customer relationships(b) 1,712 1,664 48Residential 1,618 1,579 39SMB 94 85 9

Residential customers(c): PayTV 1,154 1,200 (46)Broadband 1,276 1,199 77Telephony 581 553 28

Residential triple product customer penetration(d): 25.4% 25.1% 0.3%Penetration of homes passed(e): 51.1% 50.6% 0.5%ARPU(f) $ 104.04 $ 101.05 $ 2.99

(a) Representstheestimatednumberofsingleresidencehomes,apartmentsandcondominiumunitspassedbythecabledistributionnetworkinareasserviceablewithoutfurtherextendingthetransmissionlines.Inaddition,itincludescommercialestablishmentsthathaveconnectedtoourcabledistributionnetwork.ForCequel,broadbandserviceswerenotavailabletoapproximately100homespassedandtelephonyserviceswerenotavailabletoapproximately500homespassed.

(b) Representsnumberofhouseholds/businessesthatreceiveatleastoneoftheCompany'sservices.

(c) Customersrepresenteachcustomeraccount(setupandsegregatedbycustomernameandaddress),weightedequallyandcountedasonecustomer,regardlessofsize,revenuegenerated,ornumberofboxes,units,oroutlets.Incalculatingthenumberofcustomers,wecountallcustomersotherthaninactive/disconnectedcustomers.Freeaccountsareincludedinthecustomercountsalongwithallactiveaccounts,buttheyarelimitedtoaprescribedgroup.Mostoftheseaccounts

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Pay Television Revenue

Paytelevisionrevenueamountedto$33,715and$1,083,925fortheperiodDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015andJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,respectively,comparedto$1,147,455fortheyearendedDecember31,2014.Paytelevisionrevenueforthe2015periodswasimpactedbyadeclineinpaytelevisioncustomers,decreasesinpremiumandVODpurchasesandadecreaseinconverterrentalrevenueascomparedtotheyearendedDecember31,2014.Offsettingthesedecreaseswereincreasesinrevenueresultingfromcertainrateincreases(includinganincreaseforretransmissionprogrammingandsportsprogrammingcharges),theimpactofincrementalpaytelevisionservicelevelchangesandanincreaseinHD/DVRservicerevenue.

WebelieveourvideocustomerdeclinesnotedinthetableabovearelargelyattributabletocompetitionfromDBSprovidersandfromcompaniesthatdelivervideocontentovertheInternetdirectlytocustomers.

Broadband Revenue

Broadbandrevenueamountedto$21,133and$679,961fortheperiodDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015andJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,respectively,comparedto$601,801fortheyearendedDecember31,2014.Broadbandrevenueforthe2015periodswasimpactedbyacontinuedincreaseinbroadbandcustomers,anincreaseinrates,anincreaseresultingfromtheimpactofservicelevelchangesandanincreaseinresidentialhomenetworkingrevenue.

Telephony Revenue

Telephonyrevenueamountedto$4,905and$158,916fortheperiodDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015andJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,respectively,comparedto$167,838fortheyearendedDecember31,2014.Telephonyrevenueforthe2015periodswasimpactedbylowerratesofferedtocustomers.

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arealsonotentirelyfree,astheytypicallygeneraterevenuethroughpay-per-vieworotherpayservices.Freestatusisnotgrantedtoregularcustomersasapromotion.Wecountabulkcommercialcustomer,suchasahotel,asonecustomer,anddonotcountindividualroomunitsatthathotel.Incountingbulkresidentialcustomers,suchasanapartmentbuilding,wecounteachsubscribingfamilyunitwithinthebuildingasonecustomer,butdonotcountthemasteraccountfortheentirebuildingasacustomer.

(d) Representsthenumberofcustomersthatsubscribetothreeofourservicesdividedbytotalresidentialcustomerrelationships.

(e) Representsthenumberoftotalcustomerrelationshipsdividedbyhomespassed.

(f) Calculatedbydividingtheaveragemonthlyrevenueforthefourthquarterofeachyearpresentedderivedfromthesaleofbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicestoresidentialcustomersfortherespectivequarterbytheaveragenumberoftotalresidentialcustomersforthesameperiod.

(g) ThemetricsforCequelpresentedinthetableabovehavebeenadjustedfrompreviouslyreportedamountstoconformtothemethodologyusedtocalculatetheequivalentCablevisionmetrics.

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Business Services Revenue

Businessservicesandwholesalerevenueamountedto$9,783and$314,903fortheperiodDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015(SuccessorPeriod)andJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,respectively,comparedto$288,386fortheyearendedDecember31,2014.Businessservicesandwholesalerevenuewasimpactedbyhighercommercialratesforbroadbandservices,highercommercialratesandcustomersfortelephonyservices,anincreaseinhigh-speedcommercialcarrierservicesrevenue,anincreaseincertainpaytelevisionratesincludinganincreaseforretransmissionprogrammingchargesandanincreaseinrevenuefrompremium,pay-per-viewandVODpurchases.

Advertising Revenue

Advertisingrevenueamountedto$2,642and$85,024fortheperiodDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015andJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,respectively,comparedto$101,197fortheyearendedDecember31,2014.Advertisingrevenuewasimpactedbyadeclineinnationaladvertisingsalesprimarilyfrompoliticaladvertising,localadsales,andlowerinterconnectrevenue.

Other Revenue

Otherrevenueamountedto$765and$24,640fortheperiodDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015andJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,respectively,comparedto$24,020fortheyearendedDecember31,2014.Otherrevenueincludesequipmentsales,wiremaintenancecharges,securityrevenuesandothermiscellaneousrevenuestreams.Otherrevenueforthe2015periodswasimpactedbyanincreaseintowerconstructionmanagementservicesandequipmentsalesrevenues,partiallyoffsetbyadecreaseinsitedevelopmentrevenue.

Operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization)

Operatingexpenses(excludingdepreciationandamortization)were$26,586,$872,308and$930,085fortheperiodDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015,January1,2015throughDecember20,2015,andfortheyearendedDecember31,2014,respectively.Operatingexpensesincludeprogrammingcosts,broadbandcosts,telephonyservicescosts,andplantandoperatingcosts.

Programmingcostsconsistprimarilyofcostspaidtoprogrammersforbasic,digital,premium,VODandpay-per-viewprogramming.Programmingcostsforthe2015periodswereimpactedbyadecreaseinthenumberofpaytelevisioncustomersandtheremovalofViacomprogrammingfromourchannelline-up,offsetinpartbyhighercontractualrateschargedbyourprogrammingandbroadcastvendorsandthecostsofnewchannelslaunched.

Broadbandcostsprimarilyconsistofcostsforbandwidthconnectivity.Broadbandcostswereimpactedbyincreasesincircuitcoststosupportgrowthinourresidentialandcommercialbroadbandbusiness,butwereoffsetinpartbydecreasesinbackbonecostsandbroadbandcontentcosts.

Telephonyservicecosts,includingdeliveryandothercosts,forthe2015periodswereimpactedbythedecreaseinsubscriberlinecostsassociatedwithOperationReliant,describedbelow.

Plantandoperatingcostsconsistprimarilyofemployeecostsrelatedtowagesandbenefitsoftechnicalpersonnelwhomaintainourcablenetworkandprovidecustomersupport,outsidelaborcosts,vehicle,utilitiesandpolerentalexpenses.Plantandoperatingcostswereimpactedbyanincreaseinheadcount,annualsalaryincreasesandincreasedovertimelevels,anincreaseintechnicalcosts,andanincreaseincontractlabor,partiallyoffsetbyadecreaseincostsassociatedwithOperationReliant,aninitiativetoreplaceouruseofthethird-partyproviderwithourowninternalplatformandresourceswhichwascompletedin2014.

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Selling, general and administrative expenses

Selling,generalandadministrativeexpenseswere$39,166,$889,960and$546,386fortheperiodDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015,January1,2015throughDecember20,2015,andfortheyearendedDecember31,2014,respectively.

Generalandadministrativeexpensesconsistprimarilyofwagesandbenefitsforourcallcenters,customerserviceandsupportandadministrativepersonnel;baddebtandcollectionexpenses;billing;advertising;facilitiescosts;non-cashstockcompensationexpensesandothernon-recurringexpenses.Generalandadministrativeexpensesforthe2015Predecessorperiodincluded$287,691ofshare-basedcompensationexpensesrelatedtotheprofitsinterestplan.The2015Successorperiodincluded$26,498oftransactionexpensesassociatedwiththeCequelAcquisition.Inaddition,generalandadministrativeexpensewereimpactedbysalaryandcommissionandbenefitexpenseincreases,increasesinconsultingfeesresultingfromsubscribergrowthrelatedinitiativesandanincreaseinbaddebtexpense,offsetinpartbyadecreaseinadvertisingexpense.

Marketingandsalesexpensesprimarilyconsistofwagesandbenefitsforoursalesforceandcostsformarketingandpromotionalmaterials.Marketingandsalesexpensesforthe2015periodswereimpactedbyanincreaseindirectmailadvertisingande-marketingcosts,aswellasincreasesinsalaryandcommissionexpenseincreasesforourdoortodoorsalesforce.

Corporateoverheadandmanagementfeesprimarilyconsistofwagesandbenefitsforourcorporatepersonnel,legalfees,accountingandauditfeesandothercorporateexpenses,andtransactionandacquisitionduediligenceexpenses.Corporateoverheadandmanagementfeesforthe2015Predecessorperiodswereimpactedby$67,817ofcostsrelatedtotheCequelAcquisition,aswellasincreasesincompensationandpublicrelationsexpenses.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments)amountedto$23,574and$533,357fortheperiodDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015andJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,respectively,comparedto$598,736fortheyearendedDecember31,2014.Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments)forthe2015Successorperiodincludesdepreciationandamortizationrelatedtothestep-upinthecarryingvalueofproperty,plantandequipmentandamortizableintangibleassetsrecordedinconnectionwiththeCequelAcquisition.Thedecreaseindepreciationandamortizationforthe2015Predecessorperiodascomparedto2014wasprimarilyasaresultofdecreasedamortizationexpensesforcustomerrelationships,aswellasadecreaseindepreciationresultingfromassetsbeingfullydepreciated.

Adjusted EBITDA

AdjustedEBITDAamountedto$33,689and$940,609fortheperiodDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015andJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,respectively,comparedto$901,548fortheyearendedDecember31,2014.AdjustedEBITDAin2015wasimpactedbyanincreaseinrevenue,partiallyoffsetbyanincreaseinoperatingexpenses(excludingdepreciationandamortization,restructuringexpenseandotherexpensesandshare-basedcompensation),asdiscussedabove.

Interest Expense, net

Interestexpense,netamountedto$11,491and$237,319fortheperiodDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015andJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,respectively,comparedto$230,146fortheyearendedDecember31,2014.InterestexpensefortheSuccessor2015periodincludesadditionalinterestrelatedtotheindebtednessissuedtofundtheCequelAcquisition.Theinterestexpenseforthe2015Predecessorperiodascomparedtothe2014Predecessorperiodincreased

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primarilyduetoanincreaseinaveragedebtoutstandingandanincreaseinamortizationofdebtissuancecostsanddiscounts.

Income Tax Expense

Incometaxbenefit(expense)amountedto$10,263and$(29,301)fortheperiodDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015andJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,respectively,reflectinganeffectivetaxrateof37%and(16)%,respectively.Incometaxexpenseamountedto$8,095fortheyearendedDecember31,2014,reflectinganeffectivetaxrateof32%.Excludingtheimpactofnon-cashequitycompensationexpenseof$11,556andtheincometaxbenefittoeliminatetheCompany'suncertaintaxpositionof$12,984,theeffectiveratewouldhavebeen38%.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

AlticeUSAhasnooperationsindependentofitssubsidiaries,CablevisionandCequel,whicharefundedseparately.Fundingforoursubsidiarieshasgenerallybeenprovidedbycashflowfromtheirrespectiveoperations,cashonhandandborrowingsundertheirrevolvingcreditfacilitiesandtheproceedsfromtheissuanceofsecuritiesandborrowingsundersyndicatedtermloansinthecapitalmarkets.Ourdecisionastotheuseofcashgeneratedfromoperatingactivities,cashonhand,borrowingsundertherevolvingcreditfacilitiesoraccessingthecapitalmarketshasbeenbaseduponanongoingreviewofthefundingneedsofthebusiness,theoptimalallocationofcashresources,thetimingofcashflowgenerationandthecostofborrowingundertherevolvingcreditfacilities,debtsecuritiesandsyndicatedtermloans.

Weexpecttoutilizefreecashflowandavailabilityundertherevolvingcreditfacilities,aswellasfuturerefinancingtransactionstofurtherextendthematuritiesof,orreducetheprincipalon,ourdebtobligations.Thetimingandtermsofanyrefinancingtransactionswillbesubjectto,amongotherfactors,marketconditions.Additionally,wemay,fromtimetotime,dependingonmarketconditionsandotherfactors,usecashonhandandtheproceedsfromotherborrowingstorepaytheoutstandingdebtsecuritiesthroughopenmarketpurchases,privatelynegotiatedpurchases,tenderoffers,orredemptionprovisions.

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Webelieveexistingcashbalances,operatingcashflowsandavailabilityunderourrevolvingcreditfacilitieswillprovideadequatefundstosupportourcurrentoperatingplan,makeplannedcapitalexpendituresandfulfillourdebtservicerequirementsforthenexttwelvemonths.However,ourabilitytofundouroperations,makeplannedcapitalexpenditures,makescheduledpaymentsonourindebtednessandrepayourindebtednessdependsonourfutureoperatingperformanceandcashflowsandourabilitytoaccessthecapitalmarkets,which,inturn,aresubjecttoprevailingeconomicconditionsandtofinancial,businessandotherfactors,someofwhicharebeyondourcontrol.Ourcollateralizeddebtmaturinginthenext12monthswillbesettledeitherbydeliveringsharesofComcastcommonstockorbydeliveringcashfromthenetproceedsofnewmonetizationtransactions.However,competition,marketdisruptionsoradeteriorationineconomicconditionscouldleadtolowerdemandforourproducts,aswellaslowerlevelsofadvertising,andincreasedincidenceofcustomers'inabilitytopayfortheservicesweprovide.Theseeventswouldadverselyimpactourresultsofoperations,cashflowsandfinancialposition.Althoughwecurrentlybelievethatamountsavailableundertherevolvingcreditfacilitieswillbeavailablewhen,andifneeded,wecanprovidenoassurancethataccesstosuchfundswillnotbeimpactedbyadverseconditionsinthefinancialmarketsorotherconditions.Theobligationsofthefinancialinstitutionsundertherevolvingcreditfacilitiesareseveralandnotjointand,asaresult,afundingdefaultbyoneormoreinstitutionsdoesnotneedtobemadeupbytheothers.

Inthelongerterm,wedonotexpecttobeabletogeneratesufficientcashfromoperationstofundanticipatedcapitalexpenditures,meetallexistingfuturecontractualpaymentobligationsandrepayourdebtatmaturity.Asaresult,wewillbedependentuponourabilitytoaccessthecapitalandcreditmarkets.Wewillneedtoraisesignificantamountsoffundingoverthenextseveralyearstofundcapitalexpenditures,repayexistingobligationsandmeetotherobligations,andthefailuretodososuccessfullycouldadverselyaffectourbusiness.Ifweareunabletodoso,wewillneedtotakeotheractionsincludingdeferringcapitalexpenditures,sellingassets,seekingstrategicinvestmentsfromthirdpartiesorreducingoreliminatingdiscretionaryusesofcash.

Debt Outstanding

Thefollowingtablessummarizethecarryingvalueofouroutstandingdebt,netofdeferredfinancingcosts,discountsandpremiums(excludingaccruedinterest),aswellasinterestexpenseandproformainterestexpense.

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Cablevision Cequel Altice USA Total Altice

USA, Inc. Debt outstanding: Creditfacilitydebt $ 2,631,887 $ 812,903 $ — $ 3,444,790Seniorguaranteednotes 2,289,494 — — 2,289,494Seniorsecurednotes — 2,566,802 — 2,566,802Seniornotesanddebentures(a) 9,474,898 3,176,131 — 12,651,029Capitalleaseobligations 25,343 2,812 — 28,155Notespayable 13,726 — — 13,726Subtotal $ 14,435,348 $ 6,558,648 $ — $ 20,993,996

Notespayabletoaffiliatesandrelatedparties — — 1,750,000 1,750,000Collateralizedindebtednessrelatingtostockmonetizations(b) 1,286,069 — — 1,286,069Totaldebt $ 15,721,417 $ 6,558,648 $ 1,750,000 $ 24,030,065

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For the year ended December 31, 2016 Cablevision Cequel Altice USA Total Interest expense: Creditfacilitydebt,seniornotes,capitalleasesandnotespayable(a) $ 534,388 $ 417,310 $ 329,050 $ 1,280,748

Notespayabletoaffiliatesandrelatedparties — — 102,557 102,557Collateralizedindebtednessrelatingtostockmonetizations(b) 73,236 — — 73,236Totalinterestexpense $ 607,624 $ 417,310 $ 431,607 $ 1,456,541

Pro forma interest expense(c): Creditfacilitydebt,seniornotes,capitalleasesandnotespayable $ 1,114,745 $ 417,531 $ — $ 1,532,276

Notespayabletoaffiliatesandrelatedparties — — 190,313 190,313Collateralizedindebtednessrelatingtostockmonetizations 71,725 — — 71,725Proformainterestexpense $ 1,186,470 $ 417,531 $ 190,313 $ 1,794,314

(a) ThetotalcarryingvalueoftheCablevisionseniornotesanddebenturesincludesareductionof$52,788toreflecttheirfairvalueonthedateoftheCablevisionAcquisition.

(b) Thecarryingvalueofthecollateralizedindebtednessincludesareductionof$9,142toreflectitsfairvalueonthedateoftheCablevisionAcquisition.ThisindebtednessiscollateralizedbysharesofComcastcommonstock.WeintendtosettlethisdebtbyeitherdeliveringsharesoftheComcastcommonstockandtherelatedequityderivativecontractsorbydeliveringcashfromthenetproceedsofnewmonetizationtransactions.

(c) Referto"UnauditedProFormaConsolidatedFinancialInformation"forproformaadjustmentsmadetointerestexpense.

Maturity Date Interest

Rate Principal Carrying Value(a) Cablevision: CSCHoldingsRevolvingCreditFacility(b) November30,2021 4.07%$ 175,256 $ 145,013CSCHoldingsTermCreditFacility(c) October11,2024 3.88% 2,500,000 2,486,874

Cequel: RevolvingCreditFacility(d) November30,2021 — — —TermCreditFacility January15,2025 3.88% 815,000 812,903

$ 3,444,790

(a) Theunamortizeddiscountsanddeferredfinancingcostsamountedto$45,466atDecember31,2016.

(b) Includes$100,256ofcreditfacilitydebtincurredtofinancetheCablevisionAcquisition.

(c) Represents$3,800,000principalamountofdebtincurredtofinancetheCablevisionAcquisition,netofprincipalrepaymentsmade.

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TheCompanyisrequiredtomakeprincipalpaymentsof$25,000undertheCSCHoldingsCreditFacilitiesand$8,150undertheCequelCreditAgreementin2017.

Payment Obligations Related to Debt

Totalamountspayablebyusinconnectionwithouroutstandingobligations(givingeffecttotheExtensionAmendmentdiscussedbelow)duringthefiveyearssubsequenttoDecember31,2016andthereafter,includingrelatedinterest,aswellasnotespayabletoaffiliatesandrelatedparties,capitalleaseobligations,notespayable,andthevaluedeliverableatmaturityundermonetizationcontractsareasfollows:

CSC Holdings Restricted Group

CSCHoldingsandthoseofitssubsidiarieswhichconductourbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicesoperations,aswellasLightpath,whichprovidesEthernet-baseddata,Internet,voiceandvideotransportandmanagedservicestothebusinessmarket,comprisethe"RestrictedGroup"astheyaresubjecttothecovenantsandrestrictionsofthecreditfacilityandindenturesgoverningthenotesanddebenturesissuedbyCSCHoldings.Inaddition,theRestrictedGroupisalsosubjecttothecovenantsofthedebtissuedbyCablevision.

SourcesofcashfortheRestrictedGroupincludeprimarilycashflowfromtheoperationsofthebusinessesintheRestrictedGroup,borrowingsunderitscreditfacilityandissuanceofsecuritiesinthecapitalmarketsand,fromtimetotime,distributionsorloansfromitssubsidiaries.TheRestrictedGroup'sprincipalusesofcashinclude:capitalspending,inparticular,thecapitalrequirementsassociatedwiththeupgradeofitsdigitalbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservices(includingenhancementstoitsserviceofferingssuchasabroadbandwirelessnetwork(WiFi));debtservice,includingdistributionsmadetoCablevisiontoserviceinterestexpenseandprincipalrepaymentsonitsdebtsecurities;othercorporateexpensesandchangesinworkingcapital;andinvestmentsthatitmayfundfromtimetotime.

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(d) AtDecember31,2016,$17,031oftherevolvingcreditfacilitywasrestrictedforcertainlettersofcreditissuedonbehalfoftheCompanyand$332,969ofthefacilitywasundrawnandavailable,subjecttocovenantlimitations.

Cablevision

(a) Cequel Altice USA Total 2017 $ 2,850,745 $ 396,675 $ 286,563 $ 3,533,9832018 3,071,000 389,880 192,500 3,653,3802019 1,406,341 389,147 192,500 1,987,9882020 1,331,848 1,888,778 192,500 3,413,1262021 1,985,103 1,542,747 192,500 3,720,350Thereafter 12,063,061 4,768,747 2,231,250 19,063,058Total $ 22,708,098 $ 9,375,974 $ 3,287,813 $ 35,371,885

(a) Includedinthe2017and2018amountsis$828,759and$532,492,respectively,relatedtotheCompany'sobligationsinconnectionwithmonetizationcontractsithasenteredinto.TheCompanyhastheoption,atmaturity,todeliverthesharesofcommonstockunderlyingthemonetizationcontractsinfullsatisfactionofthematuringcollateralizedindebtednessandtherelatedderivativecontractsorobtaintherequiredcashequivalentofthecommonstockthroughnewmonetizationandderivativecontracts.

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Cablevision Credit Facilities

OnOctober9,2015,Finco,whichmergedwithandintoCSCHoldingsonJune21,2016,enteredintoaseniorsecuredcreditfacility,whichcurrentlyprovidesU.S.dollartermloanscurrentlyinanaggregateprincipalamountof$3,000,000(the"CVCTermLoanFacility",andthetermloansextendedundertheCVCTermLoanFacility,the"CVCTermLoans")andU.S.dollarrevolvingloancommitmentsinanaggregateprincipalamountof$2,300,000(the"CVCRevolvingCreditFacility"and,togetherwiththeCVCTermLoanFacility,the"CVCCreditFacilities"),whicharegovernedbyacreditfacilitiesagreemententeredintoby,interalios ,CSCHoldingscertainlenderspartytheretoandJPMorganChaseBank,N.A.asadministrativeagentandsecurityagent(asamended,restated,supplementedorotherwisemodifiedonJune20,2016,June21,2016,July21,2016,September9,2016,December9,2016andMarch15,2017,respectively,andasfurtheramended,restated,supplementedorotherwisemodifiedfromtimetotime,the"CVCCreditFacilitiesAgreement").

CSCHoldingswasincompliancewithallofitsfinancialcovenantsundertheCVCCreditFacilitiesAgreementasofDecember31,2016.InJanuary2017,CSCHoldingsborrowed$225,000underitsrevolvingcreditfacilityandinFebruary2017,madearepaymentof$175,000withcashonhand.

ForadescriptionofthetermsoftheCVCCreditFacilitiesAgreement,see"DescriptionofCertainIndebtedness"elsewhereinthisprospectus.

Cequel Credit Facilities

OnJune12,2015,AlticeUSFinanceICorporationenteredintoaseniorsecuredcreditfacilitywhichcurrentlyprovidesU.S.dollartermloansinanaggregateprincipalamountof$1,265,000(the"CequelTermLoanFacility"andthetermloansextendedundertheCequelTermLoanFacility,the"CequelTermLoans")andU.S.dollarrevolvingloancommitmentsinanaggregateprincipalamountof$350,000(the"CequelRevolvingCreditFacility"and,togetherwiththeCequelTermLoanFacility,the"CequelCreditFacilities")whicharegovernedbyacreditfacilitiesagreemententeredintoby,interalios,AlticeUSFinanceICorporation,certainlenderspartytheretoandJPMorganChaseBank,N.A.asadministrativeagentandsecurityagent(asamended,restated,supplementedorotherwisemodifiedonOctober25,2016,December9,2016andMarch15,2017,andasfurtheramended,restated,supplementedormodifiedfromtimetotime,the"CequelCreditFacilitiesAgreement").

CequelwasincompliancewithallofitsfinancialcovenantsundertheCequelCreditFacilitiesAgreementasofDecember31,2016.

ForadescriptionofthetermsoftheCequelCreditFacilitiesAgreement,see"DescriptionofCertainIndebtedness"elsewhereinthisprospectus.

Cablevision Bonds

Cablevision Notes

OnSeptember23,2009,Cablevisionissued$900,000aggregateprincipalamountofits85/8%SeniorNotesdue2017and85/8%SeriesBSeniorNotesdue2017(together,the"Cablevision2017SeniorNotes").OnApril17,2017,Cablevisionwillredeem$500,000aggregateprincipalamountofitsCablevision2017SeniorNoteswithcertainoftheproceedsofthetermloansincurredundertheCVCCreditFacilitiesAgreement,reducingtheaggregateprincipalamountofoutstandingCablevision2017SeniorNotesto$400,000.

OnApril15,2010,Cablevisionissued$750,000aggregateprincipalamountofits73/4%SeniorNotesdue2018(the"Cablevision2018SeniorNotes")and$500,000aggregateprincipalamountofits8%SeniorNotesdue2020(the"Cablevision2020SeniorNotes").OnSeptember27,2012,Cablevisionissued$750,000aggregateprincipalamountofits57/8%SeniorNotesdue2022(the"Cablevision2022

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AsofDecember31,2016,CablevisionwasincompliancewithallofitsfinancialcovenantsundertheindenturesunderwhichtheCablevisionLegacyNoteswereissued.

ForadescriptionofthetermsoftheCablevisionLegacyNotes,see"DescriptionofCertainIndebtedness"elsewhereinthisprospectus.

CSC Holdings, LLC Notes

CSC Holdings, LLC Senior Guaranteed Notes

OnOctober9,2015,Fincoissued$1,000,000aggregateprincipalamountofits65/8%SeniorGuaranteedNotesdue2025(the"CSC2025SeniorGuaranteedNotes").CSCHoldingsassumedtheobligationsasissueroftheCSC2025SeniorGuaranteedNotesuponthemergerofFincoandCSCHoldingsonJune21,2016.OnSeptember23,2016,CSCHoldingsissued$1,310,000aggregateprincipalamountofits51/2%SeniorGuaranteedNotesdue2027(the"CSC2027SeniorGuaranteedNotes"and,togetherwiththeCSC2025SeniorGuaranteedNotes,the"CSCSeniorGuaranteedNotes").

AsofDecember31,2016,CSCHoldingswasincompliancewithallofitsfinancialcovenantsundertheindenturesunderwhichtheCSCSeniorGuaranteesNoteswereissued.

ForadescriptionofthetermsoftheCSCSeniorGuaranteedNotes,see"DescriptionofCertainIndebtedness"elsewhereinthisprospectus.

CSC Holdings Senior Notes

OnFebruary6,1998,CSCHoldings,asasuccessorissuer,issued$300,000aggregateprincipalamountofits77/8%SeniorDebenturesdue2018(the"CSC77/8%2018SeniorDebentures").OnJuly21,1998,CSCHoldings,assuccessorissuer,issued$500,000aggregateprincipalamountofits75/8%SeniorDebenturesdue2018(the"CSC75/8%2018SeniorDebentures").OnFebruary12,2009,CSCHoldings,asasuccessorissuer,issued$526,000aggregateprincipalamountofits85/8%SeniorNotesdue2019and85/8%SeriesBSeniorNotesdue2019(together,the"CSC2019SeniorNotes").OnNovember15,2011,CSCHoldingsissued$1,000,000aggregateprincipalamountofits63/4%SeniorNotesdue2021and63/4%SeriesBSeniorNotesdue2021(together,the"CSC2021SeniorNotes").OnMay23,2014,CSCHoldingsissued$750,000aggregateprincipalamountofits51/4%SeniorNotesdue2024and51/4%SeriesBSeniorNotesdue2024(together,the"CSC2024SeniorNotes"and,togetherwiththeCSC77/8%2018SeniorDebentures,theCSC75/8%2018SeniorDebentures,theCSC2019SeniorNotesandtheCSC2021SeniorNotes,the"CSCLegacyNotes").

OnOctober9,2015,Finco,issued$1,800,000aggregateprincipalamountofits101/8%SeniorNotesdue2023(the"CSC2023SeniorNotes")and$2,000,000107/8%SeniorNotesdue2025(the"CSC2025SeniorNotes"and,togetherwiththeCSC2023SeniorNotes,the"CSCNewSeniorNotes",andtheCSCLegacyNotesandtheCSCNewSeniorNotes,collectively,the"CSCSeniorNotes").CSCHoldingsassumedtheobligationsasissueroftheCSC2023SeniorNotesuponthemergerofFincoandCSCHoldingsonJune21,2016.

AsofDecember31,2016,CSCHoldingswasincompliancewithallofitsfinancialcovenantsundertheindenturesunderwhichtheCSCSeniorNoteswereissued.

ForadescriptionofthetermsoftheCSCSeniorNotes,see"DescriptionofCertainIndebtedness"elsewhereinthisprospectus.

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Cequel Bonds

Cequel Senior Secured Notes

OnJune12,2015,AlticeUSFinanceICorporationissued$1,100,000aggregateprincipalamountofits53/8%SeniorSecuredNotesdue2023(the"Cequel2023SeniorSecuredNotes").OnApril26,2016,AlticeUSFinanceICorporationissued$1,500,000aggregateprincipalamountofits51/2%SeniorSecuredNotesdue2026(the"Cequel2026SeniorSecuredNotes"and,togetherwiththeCequel2023SeniorSecuredNotes,the"CequelSeniorSecuredNotes").

AsofDecember31,2016,CequelwasincompliancewithallofitsfinancialcovenantsundertheindenturesunderwhichtheCequelSeniorSecuredNoteswereissued.

ForadescriptionofthetermsoftheCequelSeniorSecuredNotes,see"DescriptionofCertainIndebtedness"elsewhereinthisprospectus.

Cequel Senior Notes

OnOctober25,2012,CequelCapitalCorporationandCequelCommunicationsHoldingsI,LLC(collectively,the"CequelSeniorNotesCo-Issuers")issued$500,000aggregateprincipalamountoftheir63/8%SeniorNotesdue2020(the"Cequel2020SeniorNotes").OnDecember28,2012,theCequelSeniorNotesIssuersissuedanadditional$1,000,000aggregateprincipalamountoftheirCequel2020SeniorNotes.OnApril14,2017,theCequelSeniorNotesCo-Issuerswillredeem$450,000aggregateprincipalamountoftheirCequel2020SeniorNoteswithcertainoftheproceedsofthetermloansincurredundertheCequelCreditFacilitiesAgreement,reducingtheaggregateprincipalamountofoutstandingCequel2020SeniorNotesto$1,050,000.

OnMay16,2013,theCequelSeniorNotesCo-Issuersissued$750,000aggregateprincipalamountoftheir51/8%SeniorNotesdue2021(the"Cequel2021SeniorNotes").OnSeptember9,2014,theCequelSeniorNotesCo-Issuersissued$500,000aggregateprincipalamountoftheir51/8%SeniorNotesdue2021(the"Cequel2021MirrorNotes"and,togetherwiththeCequel2020SeniorNotesandtheCequel2021SeniorNotes,the"CequelLegacyNotes").

OnJune12,2015,AlticeUSFinanceIICorporationissued$300,000aggregateprincipalamountofits73/4%SeniorNotesdue2025(the"Cequel2025SeniorNotes"and,togetherwiththeCequelLegacyNotes,the"CequelSeniorNotes").

AsofDecember31,2016,CequelwasincompliancewithallofitsfinancialcovenantsundertheindenturesunderwhichtheCequelSeniorNoteswereissued.

ForadescriptionofthetermsoftheCequelSeniorNotes,see"DescriptionofCertainIndebtedness"elsewhereinthisprospectus.

Capital Expenditures

ThefollowingtableprovidesdetailsoftheCompany'scapitalexpendituresfortheyearendedDecember31,2016(reflectingcapitalexpendituresforCablevisionfromthedateofacquisition):

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Capital Expenditures Cablevision Cequel Total Customerpremiseequipment $ 77,536 $ 85,129 $ 162,665Networkinfrastructure 91,952 83,565 175,517Supportandother 83,153 124,040 207,193Businessservices 45,716 34,450 80,166

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ThefollowingtableprovidesdetailsoftheCompany'scapitalexpendituresonaproformabasisfortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015asiftheCablevisionandCequelacquisitionsoccurredasofJanuary1,2015:

Customerpremiseequipmentincludesexpendituresforset-topboxes,cablemodemsandotherequipmentthatisplacedinacustomer'shome,aswellascustomerinstallationcosts.Networkinfrastructureincludes:(i)scalableinfrastructure,suchasheadendequipment,(ii)lineextensions,suchasfiber/coaxialcable,amplifiers,electronicequipment,make-readyanddesignengineering,and(iii)upgradeandrebuild,includingcoststomodifyorreplaceexistingfiber/coaxialcablenetworks,includingenhancements.Supportandothercapitalexpendituresincludescostsassociatedwiththereplacementorenhancementofnon-networkassets,suchasofficeequipment,buildingsandvehicles.Businessservicescapitalexpendituresincludeprimarilyequipment,installation,support,andothercostsrelatedtoourfiberbasedtelecommunicationsbusiness.

Cash Flow Discussion

Continuing Operations—Altice USA

Operating Activities

Netcashprovidedbyoperatingactivitiesamountedto$1,184,455fortheyearendedDecember31,2016.Thecashprovidedbyoperatingactivitiesresultedfrom$868,827ofincomebeforedepreciationandamortization,$310,892asaresultofanincreaseinaccountspayableandotherliabilities,$78,823resultingfromanincreaseinliabilitiesrelatedtointerestrateswapcontractsand$48,399resultingfromanincreaseincurrentandotherassets,partiallyoffsetby$122,486ofnon-cashitems.

Investing Activities

NetcashusedininvestingactivitiesfortheyearendedDecember31,2016was$9,599,319.Theinvestingactivitiesconsistedprimarilyof$8,988,774paymentfortheCablevisionAcquisition,netofcashacquired,$625,541ofcapitalexpenditures,netpaymentsrelatedtootherinvestmentsof$4,608,andadditionstootherintangibleassetsof$106,partiallyoffsetbyothernetcashreceiptsof$19,710,including$13,825fromthesaleofanaffiliateinterest.

Financing Activities

NetcashprovidedbyfinancingactivitiesfortheyearendedDecember31,2016was$131,421.In2016,theCompany'sfinancingactivitiesconsistedofproceedsof$1,750,000fromtheissuanceofnotestoanaffiliatesandrelatedparties,$1,310,000fromtheissuanceofseniornotes,contributionfromstockholderof$1,246,499,netproceedsfromcollateralizedindebtednessof$36,286,andanexcesstaxbenefitrelatedtoshare-basedawardsof$31.Partiallyoffsettingtheseincreaseswerenetrepaymentsofcreditfacilitydebtof$3,623,287,distributionstoparentof$365,559,paymentsofdeferredfinancingcostsof$203,712,andprincipalpaymentsoncapitalleaseobligationsof$18,837.

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Pro Forma Capital Expenditures Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 Cablevision Cequel Total Cablevision Cequel Total Customerpremiseequipment $ 145,954 $ 85,129 $ 231,083 $ 212,350 $ 105,859 $ 318,209Networkinfrastructure 241,204 83,565 324,769 312,711 127,533 440,244Supportandother 151,477 124,040 275,517 194,930 211,827 406,757Businessservices 89,853 34,450 124,303 96,405 33,227 129,632

$ 628,488 $ 327,184 $ 955,672 $ 816,396 $ 478,446 $ 1,294,842

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Monetization Contract Maturities

Monetizationcontractsrelatingto5,338,750shares(adjustedforthe2for1stocksplitinFebruary2017)ofourComcastcommonstockmaturedinAugust2016.WesettledourobligationsundertherelatedcollateralizedindebtednessbydeliveringcashfromthenetproceedsofanewmonetizationtransactionsonourComcastcommonstockthatwillmatureinAugust2018.

During2017,monetizationcontractscovering26,815,368shares(adjustedforthe2for1stocksplitinFebruary2017)ofComcastcommonstockheldbyuswillmature.WeintendtosettlesuchtransactionsbyeitherdeliveringsharesoftheComcastcommonstockandtherelatedequityderivativecontractsorbydeliveringcashfromthenetproceedsofnewmonetizationtransactions.

See"QuantitativeandQualitativeDisclosuresAboutMarketRisk"foradiscussionofourmonetizationcontracts.

Contractual Obligations and Off Balance Sheet Commitments

OurcontractualobligationsasofDecember31,2016,whichconsistprimarilyofourdebtobligationsandtheeffectsuchobligationsareexpectedtohaveonourliquidityandcashflowinfutureperiods,aresummarizedinthefollowingtable:

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Payments Due by Period

Total Year

1 Years 2 - 3

Years 4 - 5

More than 5 years Other

Offbalancesheetarrangements: Purchaseobligations(a) $ 7,136,605 $ 2,396,634 $ 3,307,915 $ 1,394,318 $ 37,738 $ —Operatingleaseobligations(b) 462,007 76,513 132,228 110,611 142,655 —Guarantees(c) 19,793 3,909 15,884 — — —Lettersofcredit(d) 114,251 220 14,297 99,734 — —

7,732,656 2,477,276 3,470,324 1,604,663 180,393 —Contractualobligationsreflectedonthebalancesheet:

Debtobligations(e) 35,341,751 3,518,226 5,630,130 7,131,749 19,061,646 —Capitalleaseobligations(f) 30,134 15,757 11,238 1,727 1,412 —Taxes(g) 7,809 — — — — 7,809

35,379,694 3,533,983 5,641,368 7,133,476 19,063,058 7,809Total $ 43,112,350 $ 6,011,259 $ 9,111,692 $ 8,738,139 $ 19,243,451 $ 7,809

(a) Purchaseobligationsprimarilyincludecontractualcommitmentswithvariousprogrammingvendorstoprovidevideoservicestoourcustomersandminimumpurchaseobligationstopurchasegoodsorservices.Futurefeespayableundercontractswithprogrammingvendorsarebasedonnumerousfactors,includingthenumberofsubscribersreceivingtheprogramming.AmountsreflectedaboverelatedtoprogrammingagreementsarebasedonthenumberofsubscribersreceivingtheprogrammingasofDecember31,2016multipliedbythepersubscriberratesorthestatedannualfee,asapplicable,containedintheexecutedagreementsineffectasofDecember31,2016.SeeNote2totheAlticeUSA,Inc.consolidatedfinancialstatementsforadiscussionofourprogramrightsobligations.

(b) Operatingleaseobligationsrepresentprimarilyfutureminimumpaymentcommitmentsonvariouslong-term,noncancelableleases,atratesnowinforce,foroffice,productionandstoragespace,

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Thetableabovedoesnotincludeobligationsforpaymentsrequiredtobemadeundermulti-yearfranchiseagreementsbasedonapercentageofrevenuesgeneratedfromvideoserviceperyear.FortheyearendedDecember31,2016,theamountoffranchisefeesandcertainothertaxesandfeesincludedasacomponentofrevenueaggregated$154,732.

Other Events

Dividends and Distributions

PursuanttothetermsoftheMergerAgreement,Cablevisionwasnotpermittedtodeclareandpaydividendsorrepurchasestock,ineachcase,withoutthepriorwrittenconsentofAlticeN.V.Inaccordancewiththeseterms,CablevisiondidnotdeclaredividendsduringtheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016(Predecessor).

Inthefourthquarterof2016,theCompanydeclareddistributionsaggregating$445,176totheCompany'sstockholdersofwhich$365,559waspaidinthefourthquarterof2016and$79,617waspaidinthefirstquarterof2017.Thesedistributionswereusedtoredeemcertaindebtoutstandingattheparententities.InApril2017,theCompanymadeacashdistributionof$169,950totheCompany'sstockholders.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Equity Price Risk

Weareexposedtomarketrisksfromchangesincertainequitysecurityprices.OurexposuretochangesinequitysecuritypricesstemsprimarilyfromthesharesofComcastcommonstockwehold.Wehaveenteredintoequityderivativecontractsconsistingofacollateralizedloanandanequitycollartohedgeourequitypriceriskandtomonetizethevalueofthesesecurities.Thesecontracts,atmaturity,areexpectedtooffsetdeclinesinthefairvalueofthesesecuritiesbelowthehedgepricepersharewhileallowingustoretainupsideappreciationfromthehedgepricepersharetotherelevantcapprice.Thecontracts'actualhedgepricespersharevarydependingonaveragestockpricesineffectatthetimethecontractswereexecuted.Thecontracts'actualcappricesvarydependingonthematurityandtermsofeachcontract,amongotherfactors.Ifanyoneofthesecontractsisterminatedpriortoitsscheduledmaturitydateduetotheoccurrenceofaneventspecifiedinthecontract,we

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andrentalspaceonutilitypoles.SeeNote7totheAlticeUSA,Inc.consolidatedfinancialstatementsforadiscussionofouroperatingleases.

(c) Includesfranchiseandperformancesuretybondsprimarilyforourcabletelevisionsystems.AlsoincludesoutstandingguaranteesprimarilybyCSCHoldingsinfavorofcertainfinancialinstitutionsinrespectofongoinginterestexpenseobligationsinconnectionwiththemonetizationofourholdingsofsharesofComcastcommonstock.Paymentsduebyperiodforthesearrangementsrepresenttheyearinwhichthecommitmentexpires.

(d) ConsistsprimarilyoflettersofcreditobtainedbyCSCHoldingsinfavorofinsuranceprovidersandcertaingovernmentalauthorities.Paymentsduebyperiodforthesearrangementsrepresenttheyearinwhichthecommitmentexpires.

(e) Includesinterestandprincipalpaymentsdueonour(i)creditfacilitydebt,(ii)seniorguaranteednotes,seniorsecurednotesandseniornotesanddebentures,(iii)notespayableand(iv)collateralizedindebtedness.SeeNotes9and10totheAlticeUSA,Inc.consolidatedfinancialstatementsforadiscussionofourlong-termdebt.

(f) Reflectstheprincipalamountofcapitalleaseobligations,includingrelatedinterest.

(g) Representstaxliabilities,includingaccruedinterest,relatingtouncertaintaxpositions.SeeNote12totheAlticeUSA,Inc.consolidatedfinancialstatementsforadiscussionofourincometaxes.

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wouldbeobligatedtorepaythefairvalueofthecollateralizedindebtednesslessthesumofthefairvaluesoftheunderlyingstockandequitycollar,calculatedattheterminationdate.AsofDecember31,2016,wedidnothaveanearlyterminationshortfallrelatingtoanyofthesecontracts.

Allofourmonetizationtransactionsareobligationsofourwholly-ownedsubsidiariesthatarenotpartoftheRestrictedGroup;however,CSCHoldingsprovidesguaranteesofthesubsidiaries'ongoingcontractpaymentexpenseobligationsandpotentialpaymentsthatcouldbedueasaresultofanearlyterminationevent(asdefinedintheagreements).Theguaranteeexposureapproximatesthenetsumofthefairvalueofthecollateralizedindebtednesslessthesumofthefairvaluesoftheunderlyingstockandtheequitycollar.Allofourequityderivativecontractsarecarriedattheircurrentfairvalueinourconsolidatedbalancesheetswithchangesinvaluereflectedinourconsolidatedstatementofoperations,andallofthecounterpartiestosuchtransactionscurrentlycarryinvestmentgradecreditratings.

Theunderlyingstockandtheequitycollarsarecarriedatfairvalueonourconsolidatedbalancesheetandthecollateralizedindebtednessiscarriedatitsprincipalvalue,netoftheunamortizedfairvalueadjustment.Thefairvalueadjustmentisbeingamortizedoverthetermoftherelatedindebtedness.Thecarryingvalueofourcollateralizedindebtednessamountedto$1,286,069atDecember31,2016.Atmaturity,thecontractsprovidefortheoptiontodelivercashorsharesofComcastcommonstock,withavaluedeterminedbyreferencetotheapplicablestockpriceatmaturity.

AsofDecember31,2016,thefairvalueandthecarryingvalueofourholdingsofComcastcommonstockaggregated$1,483,030.Assuminga10%changeinprice,thepotentialchangeinthefairvalueoftheseinvestmentswouldbeapproximately$148,303.AsofDecember31,2016,thenetfairvalueandthecarryingvalueoftheequitycollarcomponentoftheequityderivativecontractsenteredintotopartiallyhedgetheequitypriceriskofourholdingsofComcastcommonstockaggregated$2,202,anetliabilityposition.FortheyearendedDecember31,2016,werecordedanetlossof$53,696relatedtoouroutstandingequityderivativecontractsandrecordedanunrealizedgainof$141,538relatedtotheComcastcommonstockthatweheld.

Thematurity,numberofsharesdeliverableattherelevantmaturity,hedgepricepershare,andthelowestandhighestcappricesreceivedfortheComcastcommonstockmonetizedviaanequityderivativeprepaidforwardcontractaresummarizedinthefollowingtable:

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Fair Value of Equity Derivative Contracts FairvalueasofJune21,2016,netassetposition(CablevisionAcquisition) $ 51,494Changeinfairvalue,net (53,696)

FairvalueasofDecember31,2016,netliabilityposition $ (2,202)

Cap Price(c)

Hedge Price per Share(b)

# of Shares Deliverable(a) Maturity Low High 26,815,368(d) 2017 $27.98-$29.56 $ 35.42 $ 38.4316,139,868 2018 $30.84-$33.61 $ 37.01 $ 40.33

(a) Shareamountshavebeenadjustedforthe2for1stocksplitinFebruary2017.

(b) Representsthepricebelowwhichweareprovidedwithdownsideprotectionandabovewhichweretainupsideappreciation.Alsorepresentsthepriceusedindeterminingthecashproceedspayabletousatinceptionofthecontracts.

(c) Representsthepriceuptowhichwereceivethebenefitofstockpriceappreciation.

(d) Includesanequityderivativecontractrelatingto5,337,750sharesthatmaturedandwassettledinJanuary2017fromproceedsofanewmonetizationcontractcoveringanequivalentnumberofshares.

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FairValueofDebt:AtDecember31,2016,thefairvalueofourfixedratedebtof$22,405,790washigherthanitscarryingvalueof$20,557,120by$1,848,670.Thefairvalueofthesefinancialinstrumentsisestimatedbasedonreferencetoquotedmarketpricesfortheseorcomparablesecurities.OurfloatingrateborrowingsbearinterestinreferencetocurrentLIBOR-basedmarketratesandthustheirprincipalvaluesapproximatefairvalue.Theeffectofahypothetical100basispointdecreaseininterestratesprevailingatDecember31,2016wouldincreasetheestimatedfairvalueofourfixedratedebtby$1,963,908to$24,369,698.Thisestimateisbasedontheassumptionofanimmediateandparallelshiftininterestratesacrossallmaturities.

Interest Rate Risk

Interestrateriskisprimarilyaresultofexposurestochangesinthelevel,slopeandcurvatureoftheyieldcurve,thevolatilityofinterestratesandcreditspreads.Ourexposuretointerestrateriskresultsfromchangesinshort-terminterestrates.Interestrateriskexistsprimarilywithrespecttoourcreditfacilitydebt,whichbearsinterestatvariablerates.ThecarryingvalueofouroutstandingcreditfacilitydebtatDecember31,2016amountedto$3,444,790.Tomanageinterestraterisk,wehaveenteredintointerestrateswapcontractstoadjusttheproportionoftotaldebtthatissubjecttovariableandfixedinterestrates.Suchcontractseffectivelyfixtheborrowingratesonfloatingratedebttoprovideaneconomichedgeagainsttheriskofrisingratesand/oreffectivelyconvertfixedrateborrowingstovariableratestopermittheCompanytorealizelowerinterestexpenseinadeclininginterestrateenvironment.Wemonitorthefinancialinstitutionsthatarecounterpartiestoourinterestrateswapcontractsandweonlyenterintointerestrateswapcontractswithfinancialinstitutionsthatareratedinvestmentgrade.Allsuchcontractsarecarriedattheirfairmarketvaluesonourconsolidatedbalancesheet,withchangesinfairvaluereflectedintheconsolidatedstatementofoperations.

InJune2016,AlticeUSFinanceICorporationenteredintotwonewfixedtofloatinginterestrateswaps.Onefixedtofloatinginterestrateswapisconverting$750,000fromafixedrateof1.6655%tosix-monthLIBORandasecondtrancheof$750,000fromafixedrateof1.68%tosix-monthLIBOR.Theobjectiveoftheseswapsistocovertheexposureofthe2026SeniorSecuredNotestochangesinthemarketinterestrate.

Theseswapcontractsarenotdesignatedashedgesforaccountingpurposes.Accordingly,thechangesinthefairvalueoftheseinterestrateswapcontractsarerecordedthroughthestatementofoperations.FortheyearendedDecember31,2016,theCompanyrecordedalossoninterestrateswapcontractsof$72,961.

AsofDecember31,2016,ouroutstandinginterestrateswapcontractshadanaggregatefairvalueandcarryingvalueof$78,823reflectedin"liabilitiesunderderivativecontracts"inourconsolidatedbalancesheet.

Wedonotholdorissuederivativeinstrumentsfortradingorspeculativepurposes.

Critical Accounting Policies

Inpreparingitsfinancialstatements,theCompanyisrequiredtomakecertainestimates,judgmentsandassumptionsthatitbelievesarereasonablebasedupontheinformationavailable.Theseestimatesandassumptionsaffectthereportedamountsofassetsandliabilitiesatthedateofthefinancialstatementsandthereportedamountsofrevenuesandexpensesduringtheperiodspresented.Thesignificantaccountingpolicies,whichwebelievearethemostcriticaltoaidinfullyunderstandingandevaluatingourreportedfinancialresults,includethefollowing:

Business Combinations

TheCompanyappliedbusinesscombinationaccountingfortheCablevisionAcquisitionandtheCequelAcquisition.Businesscombinationaccountingrequiresthattheassetsacquiredandliabilities

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assumedberecordedattheirrespectiveestimatedfairvaluesatthedateofacquisition.Theexcesspurchasepriceoverfairvalueofthenetassetsacquiredisrecordedasgoodwill.Indeterminingestimatedfairvalues,wearerequiredtomakeestimatesandassumptionsthataffecttherecordedamounts,including,butnotlimitedto,expectedfuturecashflows,discountrates,remainingusefullivesoflong-livedassets,usefullivesofidentifiedintangibleassets,replacementorreproductioncostsofpropertyandequipmentandtheamountstoberecoveredinfutureperiodsfromacquirednetoperatinglossesandotherdeferredtaxassets.Ourestimatesinthisareaimpact,amongotheritems,theamountofdepreciationandamortization,impairmentchargesincertaininstancesiftheassetbecomesimpaired,andincometaxexpenseorbenefitthatwereport.Ourestimatesoffairvaluearebaseduponassumptionsbelievedtobereasonable,butwhichareinherentlyuncertain.SeeNote3forasummaryoftheapplicationofbusinesscombinationaccounting.

Impairment of Long-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets

TheCompany'slong-livedandindefinite-livedassetsatDecember31,2016includegoodwillof$7,992,700,otherintangibleassetsof$19,372,725($13,020,081ofwhichareindefinite-livedintangibleassets),and$6,597,635ofproperty,plantandequipment.Suchassetsaccountedforapproximately93%oftheCompany'sconsolidatedtotalassets.Goodwillandidentifiableindefinite-livedintangibleassets,whichprimarilyrepresenttheCompany'scabletelevisionfranchisesaretestedannuallyforimpairmentduringthefourthquarter("annualimpairmenttestdate")andupontheoccurrenceofcertaineventsorsubstantivechangesincircumstances.

TheCompanyisoperatedastworeportingunitsforthegoodwillimpairmenttestandtwounitsofaccountingfortheindefinite-livedassetimpairmenttest.Weassessqualitativefactorsandotherrelevanteventsandcircumstancesthataffectthefairvalueofthereportingunitanditsidentifiableindefinite-livedintangibleassets,suchas:

• macroeconomicconditions;

• industryandmarketconditions;

• costfactors;

• overallfinancialperformance;

• changesinmanagement,strategyorcustomers;

• relevantspecificeventssuchasachangeinthecarryingamountofnetassets,amore-likely-than-notexpectationofsellingordisposingall,oraportion,ofareportingunitorunitofaccounting;and

• sustaineddecreaseinshareprice,asapplicable.

TheCompanyassessesthesequalitativefactorstodeterminewhetheritisnecessarytoperformthetwo-stepquantitativegoodwillimpairmenttest.ThisquantitativetestisrequiredonlyiftheCompanyconcludesthatitismorelikelythannotthatthereportingunit'sfairvalueislessthanitscarryingamount.

Whenthequalitativeassessmentisnotused,orifthequalitativeassessmentisnotconclusive,theCompanyisrequiredtodeterminegoodwillimpairmentusingatwo-stepprocess.Thefirststepofthegoodwillimpairmenttestisusedtoidentifypotentialimpairmentbycomparingthefairvalueofthereportingunitwithitscarryingamount,includinggoodwillutilizinganenterprise-valuebasedpremiseapproach.Ifthecarryingamountofthereportingunitexceedsitsfairvalue,thesecondstepofthegoodwillimpairmenttestisperformedtomeasuretheamountofimpairmentloss,ifany.Thesecondstepofthegoodwillimpairmenttestcomparestheimpliedfairvalueofthereportingunit'sgoodwillwiththecarryingamountofthatgoodwill.Ifthecarryingamountofthereportingunit'sgoodwillexceedstheimpliedfairvalueofthatgoodwill,animpairmentlossisrecognizedinanamountequalto

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thatexcess.Theimpliedfairvalueofgoodwillisdeterminedinthesamemannerastheamountofgoodwillthatwouldberecognizedinabusinesscombination.

TheCompanyassessesthequalitativefactorsdiscussedabovetodeterminewhetheritisnecessarytoperformtheone-stepquantitativeidentifiableindefinite-livedintangibleassetsimpairmenttest.ThisquantitativetestisrequiredonlyiftheCompanyconcludesthatitismorelikelythannotthataunitofaccounting'sfairvalueislessthanitscarryingamount.Whenthequalitativeassessmentisnotused,orifthequalitativeassessmentisnotconclusive,theimpairmenttestforidentifiableindefinite-livedintangibleassetsrequiresacomparisonoftheestimatedfairvalueoftheintangibleassetwithitscarryingvalue.Ifthecarryingvalueoftheintangibleassetexceedsitsfairvalue,animpairmentlossisrecognizedinanamountequaltothatexcess.AtDecember31,2016theCompanyhadindefinite-livedcabletelevisionfranchisesof$13,020,081($8,113,575atCablevisionand$4,906,506atCequel),reflectingagreementswehavewithstateandlocalgovernmentsthatallowustoconstructandoperateacablebusinesswithinaspecifiedgeographicareaandallowustosolicitandservicepotentialcustomersintheserviceareasdefinedbythefranchiserightscurrentlyheldbytheCompany.

Forotherlong-livedassets,includingintangibleassetsthatareamortizedsuchascustomerrelationshipsandtradenames,theCompanyevaluatesassetsforrecoverabilitywhenthereisanindicationofpotentialimpairment.Iftheundiscountedcashflowsfromagroupofassetsbeingevaluatedislessthanthecarryingvalueofthatgroupofassets,thefairvalueoftheassetgroupisdeterminedandthecarryingvalueoftheassetgroupiswrittendowntofairvalue.

InassessingtherecoverabilityoftheCompany'sgoodwillandotherlong-livedassets,theCompanymustmakeassumptionsregardingestimatedfuturecashflowsandotherfactorstodeterminethefairvalueoftherespectiveassets.Theseestimatesandassumptionscouldhaveasignificantimpactonwhetheranimpairmentchargeisrecognizedandalsothemagnitudeofanysuchcharge.Fairvalueestimatesaremadeataspecificpointintime,basedonrelevantinformation.Theseestimatesaresubjectiveinnatureandinvolveuncertaintiesandmattersofsignificantjudgmentsandthereforecannotbedeterminedwithprecision.Changesinassumptionscouldsignificantlyaffecttheestimates.Estimatesoffairvalueareprimarilydeterminedusingdiscountedcashflowsandcomparablemarkettransactions.Thesevaluationsarebasedonestimatesandassumptionsincludingprojectedfuturecashflows,discountrate,determinationofappropriatemarketcomparablesanddeterminationofwhetherapremiumordiscountshouldbeappliedtocomparables.Thesevaluationsalsoincludeassumptionsforaverageannualrevenuepercustomer,numberofhomespassed,operatingmarginandmarketpenetrationasapercentageofhomespassed,amongotherassumptions.Further,theprojectedcashflowassumptionsconsidercontractualrelationships,customerattrition,eventualdevelopmentofnewtechnologiesandmarketcompetition.Iftheseestimatesormaterialrelatedassumptionschangeinthefuture,theCompanymayberequiredtorecordimpairmentchargesrelatedtoitslong-livedassets.

Duringthefourthquarterof2016,theCompanyassessedthequalitativefactorsdescribedabovetodeterminewhetheritwasnecessarytoperformthetwo-stepquantitativegoodwillimpairmenttestandconcludedthatitwasnotmorelikelythannotthatthereportingunit'sfairvaluewaslessthanitscarryingamount.TheCompanyalsoassessedthesequalitativefactorstodeterminewhetheritwasnecessarytoperformtheone-stepquantitativeidentifiableindefinite-livedintangibleassetsimpairmenttestandconcludedthatitwasnotmorelikelythannotthattheunitofaccounting'sfairvaluewaslessthanitscarryingamount.

Valuation of Deferred Tax Assets

DeferredtaxassetshaveresultedprimarilyfromtheCompany'sfuturedeductibletemporarydifferencesandnetoperatinglosscarryforwards("NOLs").Inassessingtherealizabilityofdeferredtaxassets,managementconsiderswhetheritismorelikelythannotthatsomeportionorallofthedeferredtaxassetwillnotberealized.Inevaluatingtheneedforavaluationallowance,managementtakesintoaccountvariousfactors,includingtheexpectedleveloffuturetaxableincome,availabletax

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planningstrategiesandreversalsofexistingtaxabletemporarydifferences.Ifsuchestimatesandrelatedassumptionschangeinthefuture,theCompanymayberequiredtorecordadditionalvaluationallowancesagainstitsdeferredtaxassets,resultinginadditionalincometaxexpenseintheCompany'sconsolidatedstatementofoperations.Managementevaluatestherealizabilityofthedeferredtaxassetsandtheneedforadditionalvaluationallowancesquarterly.PursuanttotheCablevisionAcquisitionandCequelAcquisition,deferredtaxliabilitiesresultingfromthebookfairvalueadjustmentincreasedsignificantlyandfuturetaxableincomethatwillresultfromthereversalofexistingtaxabletemporarydifferencesforwhichdeferredtaxliabilitiesarerecognizedissufficienttoconcludeitismorelikelythannotthattheCompanywillrealizeallofitsgrossdeferredtax,exceptthosedeferredtaxassetsagainstwhichavaluationallowancehasbeenrecordedwhichrelatetocertainstateNOLs.TheCompanyincreasedthevaluationallowanceby$86fortheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016andincreasedthevaluationallowanceby$297fortheperiodJune21,2016throughDecember31,2016.During2016,certainstateNOLseitherexpiredorcouldnotbeutilizedinthefuture.ThedeferredtaxassetcorrespondingtotheexpiredNOLshadbeenfullyoffsetbyavaluationallowance.Theassociateddeferredtaxassetandvaluationallowancewerebothreducedby$3,368in2016.

Plant and Equipment

CostsincurredintheconstructionoftheCompany'scablesystems,includinglineextensionsto,andupgradeof,theCompany'sHFCinfrastructure,initialplacementofthefeedercabletoconnectacustomerthathadnotbeenpreviouslyconnected,andheadendfacilitiesarecapitalized.Thesecostsconsistofmaterials,subcontractorlabor,directconsultingfees,andinternallaborandrelatedcostsassociatedwiththeconstructionactivities.TheinternalcoststhatarecapitalizedconsistofsalariesandbenefitsoftheCompany'semployeesandtheportionoffacilitycosts,includingrent,taxes,insuranceandutilities,thatsupportstheconstructionactivities.Thesecostsaredepreciatedovertheestimatedlifeoftheplant(10to25years)andheadendfacilities(4to25years).Costsofoperatingtheplantandthetechnicalfacilities,includingrepairsandmaintenance,areexpensedasincurred.

Costsassociatedwiththeinitialdeploymentofnewcustomerpremiseequipmentnecessarytoprovidebroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicesarealsocapitalized.Thesecostsincludematerials,subcontractorlabor,internallabor,andotherrelatedcostsassociatedwiththeconnectionactivities.Thedepartmentalactivitiessupportingtheconnectionprocessaretrackedthroughspecificmetrics,andtheportionofdepartmentalcoststhatiscapitalizedisdeterminedthroughatimeweightedactivityallocationofcostsincurredbasedontimestudiesusedtoestimatetheaveragetimespentoneachactivity.TheseinstallationcostsareamortizedovertheestimatedusefullivesoftheCPEnecessarytoprovidebroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservices.IncircumstanceswhereCPEtrackingisnotavailable,theCompanyestimatestheamountofcapitalizedinstallationcostsbasedonwhetherornotthebusinessorresidencehadbeenpreviouslyconnectedtothenetwork.Theseinstallationcostsaredepreciatedovertheirestimatedusefullifeof4-8years.TheportionofdepartmentalcostsrelatedtodisconnectingservicesandremovingCPEfromacustomer,costsrelatedtoconnectingCPEthathasbeenpreviouslyconnectedtothenetworkandrepairandmaintenanceareexpensedasincurred.

Theestimatedusefullivesassignedtoourproperty,plantandequipmentarereviewedonanannualbasisormorefrequentlyifcircumstanceswarrantandsuchlivesarerevisedtotheextentnecessaryduetochangingfactsandcircumstances.Anychangesinestimatedusefullivesarereflectedprospectively.

RefertoNote2toourconsolidatedfinancialstatementsforadiscussionofouraccountingpolicies.

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Legal Contingencies

TheCompanyispartytovariouslawsuitsandproceedingsandissubjecttootherclaimsthatariseintheordinarycourseofbusiness,someinvolvingclaimsforsubstantialdamages.TheCompanyrecordsanestimatedliabilityfortheseclaimswhenmanagementbelievesthelossfromsuchmattersisprobableandreasonablyestimable.TheCompanyreassessestheriskoflossasnewinformationbecomesavailableandadjustsliabilitiesasnecessary.Theactualcostofresolvingaclaimmaybesubstantiallydifferentfromtheamountoftheliabilityrecorded.RefertoNote16toourconsolidatedfinancialstatementsforadiscussionofourlegalcontingencies.

Equity Awards

CertainemployeesoftheCompanyanditsaffiliatesreceivedawardsofunitsinacarriedunitplanofanentitywhichhasanownershipinterestintheCompany.TheCompanymeasuresthecostofemployeeservicesreceivedinexchangeforcarriedunitsbasedonthefairvalueoftheawardatgrantdate.Inadditionthecarriedunitsarepresentedastemporaryequityonourconsolidatedbalancesheetatfairvalue.Anoptionpricingmodelisusedtocalculatethefairvalueofcarriedunitswhichrequiressubjectiveassumptionsforwhichchangesintheseassumptionscouldmateriallyaffectthefairvalueofthecarriedunitsoutstanding.Significantassumptionsincludeequityvolatility,riskfreerate,timetoliquidityevent,anddiscountforlackofmarketability.Theweightedaveragegrantdatefairvalueoftheoutstandingunitsis$0.37pershareandthefairvaluewas$1.76pershareasofDecember31,2016.FortheyearendedDecember31,2016,theCompanyrecognizedanexpenseof$14,368relatedtothepushdownofshare-basedcompensationrelatedtothecarriedunitplanandtheredeemableequityonourbalancesheetatDecember31,2016was$68,147.SeeNote14toourconsolidatedfinancialstatementsforafurtherdiscussionofourcarriedunitplanawards.

Recently Issued But Not Yet Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

InJanuary2017,theFinancialAccountingStandardsBoard("FASB")issuedAccountingStandardsUpdate("ASU")No.2017-04,Intangibles—GoodwillandOther(Topic350).ASUNo.2017-04simplifiesthesubsequentmeasurementofgoodwillbyremovingthesecondstepofthetwo-stepimpairmenttest.Theamendmentrequiresanentitytoperformitsannual,orinterimgoodwillimpairmenttestbycomparingthefairvalueofareportingunitwithitscarryingamount.Anentitystillhastheoptiontoperformthequalitativeassessmentforareportingunittodetermineifthequantitativeimpairmenttestisnecessary.ASUNo.2017-04becomeseffectiveforusonJanuary1,2020withearlyadoptionpermittedandwillbeappliedprospectively.

InJanuary2017,theFASBissuedASUNo.2017-01,BusinessCombinations(Topic805),ClarifyingtheDefinitionofaBusiness,whichamendsTopic805tointerpretthedefinitionofabusinessbyaddingguidancetoassistinevaluatingwhethertransactionsshouldbeaccountedforasacquisitions(ordisposals)ofassetsorbusinesses.ThenewguidancebecomeseffectiveforusonJanuary1,2019withearlyadoptionpermittedandwillbeappliedprospectively.

InJanuary2016,theFASBissuedASUNo.2016-01,FinancialInstruments—Overall(Subtopic825-10),RecognitionandMeasurementofFinancialAssetsandFinancialLiabilities.ASUNo.2016-01modifieshowentitiesmeasurecertainequityinvestmentsandalsomodifiestherecognitionofchangesinthefairvalueoffinancialliabilitiesmeasuredunderthefairvalueoption.Entitieswillberequiredtomeasureequityinvestmentsthatdonotresultinconsolidationandarenotaccountedforundertheequitymethodatfairvalueandrecognizeanychangesinfairvalueinnetincome.Forfinancialliabilitiesmeasuredusingthefairvalueoption,entitieswillberequiredtorecordchangesinfairvaluecausedbyachangeininstrument-specificcreditrisk(owncreditrisk)separatelyinothercomprehensiveincome.ASUNo.2016-01becomeseffectiveforusonJanuary1,2018.WehavenotyetcompletedtheevaluationoftheeffectthatASUNo.2016-01willhaveonourconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

BroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicescompaniesintheUnitedStatesaretypicallyfullyintegratedprovidersofcabletelevision,broadbandInternetaccessandtelephonyservicestoresidentialandB2Bcustomers.ThesecompaniesalsoprovideadditionalservicestotheirB2Bcustomers,includingvalue-addedmanagedservicesforSMBsandwholesaledataaccessandtransportforlargerenterprisecustomers.

Key Industry Trends

Demand for Broadband

Increasingusageofbandwidth-intensivedevicesandapplicationssuchasHDtelevision,onlinevideostreaming,contentdownloadingfortime-shiftedvideoconsumptionandcontentdeliveredOTThasbeendrivingdemandforhigh-speedbroadbandInternet.Asaresult,broadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesprovidershavebeenfocusingonprovidinggreaterspeeds,networkcapacityandnetworkreliabilitytotheircustomersinordertocapturetherevenueopportunityassociatedwithprovidinghigh-speedbroadbandaccess.Thisisdrivinggreaterinvestmentsinnext-generationnetworktechnologiessuchasFTTHandDOCSIS3.1.

Therapidadoptionofsmartphones,Wi-Fienabledlaptopsandotherconnecteddevicesisdrivingdemandforfixedwirelessbroadband.Inordertofacilitateaccesstovideoanddatacontentfortheircustomers,broadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesprovidersarealsodeployingWi-Fihotspotsacrosstheirnetworkfootprint,enablingtheseoperatorstoleveragetheirwirelinefootprinttoprovidefixedwirelessbroadbandaccesstosubscribers.

Mobilenetworkoperatorsarecurrentlyplanningondeployingnext-generation"5G"wirelessnetworksthatwillenabletheirsubscriberstodownloaddataatspeedscloseto1Gbpsandpotentiallycreateabroadbandcompetitortofixedwirelinenetworks.However,these5Gnetworksareexpectedtorequireafixedwirelineinfrastructurethatcaneffectivelybackhauldataaswellasoffloadasubstantialamountofdatathatcurrentlygoesovermobilenetworks.Thisprovidesbroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesproviderstheopportunitytousetheirwirelineandfibernetworkstoofferbackhaulanddataoffloadingformobileoperators.Giventhis"fixed-mobile"convergence,aFTTHnetworkmayenableabroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesprovidertosupporta5Gwirelessnetwork.

Thecontinuouslygrowingdemandforbroadbandaccess,importanceofWi-Fihotspotsandexpectedneedforafiberfootprintfor5GnetworkdeploymentsallhighlightthebenefitsofaFTTHnetworktobroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesprovidersseekingtocapitalizeonthesetrends.

Programming Cost Increases and Greater Quality and Availability of Content

Inrecentyears,thecostofprogramminginthecableandsatellitevideosectorshasincreasedsignificantlyandisexpectedtocontinuetoincrease,particularlywithrespecttocostsforsportsprogrammingandbroadcastnetworks.Thisisduetoavarietyoffactorsincludingannualincreasesimposedbyprogrammersandstationsandadditionalprogrammingbeingprovidedtocustomers,includingHD,digital,andVODprogramming.Additionally,thishascoincidedwithasignificantincreaseinthequalityofprogrammingfromhighproductionvalueoriginalcableseriestoenhancedcameraandstatisticaldatatechnologyinsportsbroadcasts.Customersalsohaveaccesstosignificantlymoreandincreasinglydiversecontentthroughthevariouspackagesandbundles,someofwhichareofferedthroughdigitalInternet-baseddeliveryplatforms(e.g.,OTT)and/ordirectlyfromcontentowners,suchasHBO,CBSandNickelodeon.Theproliferationofcontentavailablefromnewsourcesthroughconnecteddevicesandthechangingconsumptionpatternsofconsumershashadanumberofeffects,suchascausingsomeuserstomoveintosmallerbundles(eveninsomecasesawayfrompay

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televisionto"data-only"plans)andcreatingadditionalopportunitiesforbroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesproviderstosellthesenewproducts.

Paytelevisionisalowermarginbusinessthanbroadbandduetothehighcostofprogramming,theneedforset-topboxes,higherinstallationcostsrelativetootherservicesandthedisproportionatelyhighcontributionofpaytelevisiontototalcustomerservicecalls.Theseeffectscanbemitigatedifasubscribermovestoadata-onlyplanatahigher-pricedbroadbandtierinordertoaccommodatetheshifttomoreInternet-basedconsumptionofvideo.Asaresult,broadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesprovidershavebeenfocusingonbroadbandcustomersandhavestartedtosellsuchsubscribersmoreInternet-basedvideoservices.Thishasresultedinrecentincreasesindatasubscribersevenaspaytelevisionsubscriptionshavebeendeclining.

Move Towards IP-Based Delivery of Content

Duetotherapidlyincreasingadoptionofmobile,tablet,andPCdevicesforcontentconsumptionbysubscribers,broadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesprovidersarelookingtomakevideocontentavailableforconsumptionacrosssuchconnecteddevices.Thisdistributionmodel,called"TVEverywhere,"necessitatesanIP-baseddeliveryofvideo.ThemovetowardsIP-baseddeliveryofvideohasalsobeendrivenbytheemergenceofOTTplatformsthatleverageIP-baseddeliveryofcontenttocustomers.Availabilityofvideocontentacrossanymobile,tablet,andPCdevicehighlightstheimportanceofawidespreadWi-Finetworkthatwillallowcustomerstoefficientlyaccessdata-intensivevideocontentfrommultiplelocations.

IP-basedcontentdeliveryisallowingbroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesproviderstoinnovateandprovideintuitive,easy-to-accessuserinterfacesaswellasmoreadvancedcustomer-premiseequipment.

Consolidation in the Cable Sector

Cablenetworkshaveahighcostofdeployment,makingitnecessarytoachieveeconomiesofscaletocreatelowercostspercustomerandincreaseoperatingmargins.Giventhiscoststructureevolutionandthesimilarlycapitalintensivenatureofbroadbandnetworks,scaleisalsoimportantforbroadbandcommunicationsproviders.Asaresult,therehasbeensignificantconsolidationamongbroadbandcommunicationsproviderswithmorethan15transactionswithinthepasttenyears.AsofDecember31,2016,thetopfourbroadbandcommunicationsprovidershadagreaterthan85%marketshareintheUnitedStatesacrosspaytelevision,broadbandandtelephonyservices.

U.S. MVPDs segment market shares

Source:S&PGlobalMarketIntelligence,2016

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Trends Across Key Product Segments

Broadband

Broadbandhasbecomeoneofthefastestgrowingproductsincommunicationsservices,drivenbyincreasingdemandfromresidentialcustomersforfasterInternetaccessandforbandwidth-intensiveservicessuchasvideostreaming,contentdownloadingfortime-shiftedvideoconsumptionandotherapplicationsdeliveredoverOTTplatformssuchasAmazon,Hulu,NetflixandYouTube.TheU.S.residentialbroadbandmarkethadanestimatedtotalsizeof$35billionasofMay2016,withanestimatedpenetrationof76%oftotalU.S.householdsasofthefourthquarterof2016.Weexpectthisgrowingbroadbandadoptionandthemigrationofcustomerstohigher-priced,higher-speedtierstocontinue.

Residential wireline broadband penetration of U.S. households units

Source:S&PGlobalMarketIntelligence,2016

DemandforbroadbandbyB2Bcustomersisgrowingrapidlyaswell,duetoseculartrendssuchascloudcomputing,e-commerce,theincreasingimportanceof"BigData"andthe"InternetofThings".TheU.S.commercialbroadbandmarkethasanestimatedtotalsizeof$8billionandisexpectedtogrowatacompoundannualgrowthrate("CAGR")of7.3%from2016to2026,fasterthantheprojectedgrowthrateforresidentialbroadbandInternet,whichisexpectedtogrowataCAGRof2.9%from2016to2026.

TheprimarybroadbandInternetaccesstechnologiesareFTTH,HFCandDSL,withHFCbeingtheleadingplatformrepresentingapproximately63%ofthemarketasofNovember2016.Webelieveincreasingdemandforhigher-speedbroadbandInternettosupportadvancedapplicationsrequiringhigherbandwidthandgreaterdownloadspeedsoffersasizablegrowthopportunityforcableandfiber-basedtechnologiesinthenearterm.

U.S. broadband subscribers by technology and service provider (Share of total subscribers)

Source:S&PGlobalMarketIntelligence,2016

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ThestronggrowthincablebroadbandsubscribershaslargelybeenattheexpenseoftheDSLsector,whichhaslostsubscriberstocableasthesubscribersseekfasterdownloadspeeds.BroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesprovidersarenowupgradingtothenewDOCSIS3.1standard,enablinghigherspectralefficiencyandsupportingupto10Gbpsdownloadand1Gbpsuploadspeeds.

Broadband net subscriber additions (thousands)

ExistingDSLinfrastructureoffersconsumersmaximumspeedsof45Mbps.ThespeedsactuallyprovidedbyDSLare,formostusers,lowerthantheheadlinemaximumspeedpossibleduetothedistancebetweentheendusers'premisesandDSLhubs.MostDSL-basedoperatorswilllikelyneedtomakesubstantialinvestmentsinfibertechnologiestobeabletosupportfuturedemand.

Giventhecontinuedgrowthindataconsumptionandincreasesinbroadbandpenetration,webelieveowningaFTTHnetworkwillbeastrategicdifferentiatorforbroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesproviderssinceFTTHiscapableofcost-efficientlyscalingtosupportdatademandoverthelongerterm.WhileFTTHcommonlysupportsspeedsofbetween100Mbpsand1Gbpsitiscapableofsupportingmorethan10Gbps.FTTHiscurrentlyprimarilyofferedbyVerizonaspartofitsFiOSofferingandAT&TthroughitsU-Verseoffering.

ForSMBcustomers,providerstypicallyofferbroadbandaswellasEthernet,datatransportandIP-basedvirtualprivatenetworks.Forlargerenterprisecustomers,thesecompaniestypicallyofferhighercapacitydataservices,includingwideareanetworkinganddedicateddataaccess,andadvancedservicessuchaswirelessmeshnetworks.Broadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesprovidersalsoofferwholesaletransportservicestomobilenetworkoperatorsforcelltowerbackhaulandtocommunicationscompaniestoconnecttocustomersthattheirownnetworksdonotreach.

Pay Television

CableistheleadingplatformtodistributepaytelevisionintheUnitedStates,serving77%oftotalU.S.householdsasofDecember31,2016.CompetingtechnologiesanddeliverysystemsincludeDBSoperators,videodeliveredbycommunicationscompaniesandvideodelivereddirectlyovertheInternet.Webelievecablehascertainadvantagesoverthesetechnologies,notablyintermsofavailabilityofinteractivefeatures,imagequalityandnumberofchannels.

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Q4'14 Q1'15 Q2'15 Q3'15 Q4'15 Q1'16 Q2'16 Q3'16 Q4'16 Netadditionsbycablecompanies 888 1,183 493 897 1,219 1,279 620 934 1,003Netadditionsbycommunicationcompanies 7 314 (147) (131) (41) 16 (338) (195) (150)

Combinednetadditions 945 1,497 346 766 1,178 1,294 282 740 853

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Residential multi-channel penetration of U.S. occupied household units

Source:S&PGlobalMarketIntelligence,2016

2016 U.S. pay television by technology and provider ( Share of total pay television subscribers )

Source:Management'sestimates

Servicesprovidedviacablenetworksarecharacterizedbyeasy-to-usetechnology,efficientinstallationofcustomerequipmentandthereliabilityofaprotectedsignaldelivereddirectlytothehome.Giventhetrendtowardsofferingbundledpaytelevision,broadbandandtelephonyservices,broadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesproviders'marketshareisexpectedtobenefitfromtheirabilitytodeliverhigh-bandwidth,triple-playservices.

DBSoperatorsdistributedigitalsignalsnationallyviasatellitedirectlytotelevisionviewers.Toreceiveprogrammingdistributedviasatellite,viewersrequireasatellitedish,asatellitereceiverandaset-topbox.Satellitedistributionhasseveralcompetitiveadvantagesovercabletelevisionservicesincertaingeographicareas,particularlyinruralareas.However,giventhelackofanintegratedreturnpath,DBSoperatorshavestruggledtodelivereasy-to-handleinteractivetelevisionservices,includingVODservices,tosubscriberswhodonothaveabroadbandInternetconnection.

VideoservicesdeliveredoverDSLnetworkspresentanumberofdisadvantagescomparedtocable.Inparticular,addingtelevisionservicesoveraDSLnetworkstrainsthenetworkanddecreasestheamountofcapacityavailableforotherserviceofferings,particularlybandwidth-intensivebroadbandInternet.Givencurrentlyavailabletechnology,webelieveDSL-basedtriple-playproviderswillhavedifficultyprovidingthesamelevelofservicesthatcanbeprovidedoverHFCorfibernetworks(inparticular,forHDTV,viewingoftelevisionandVODonmultiplescreens,televisionandVODsimultaneousviewingandrecording).

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Telephony Services

TraditionalswitchedvoicelineshavebeendecliningsteadilyinrecentyearsastheyarereplacedbyVoIPlines.Thistrendhasbeenmorepronouncedforcommunicationscompanieswhilecableoperatorshavebeenabletomaintaintheirsubscriberbasebybundlingthefixed-lineserviceintobundledservicepackages.

U.S. telephony net subscribers additions (thousands)

BroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesprovidersofferB2Bcustomersenterpriseclasstelephoneserviceswhichincludetraditionalmulti-linephoneserviceoverDOCSISandtrunkingsolutionsaswellasoptionaladd-onservices,suchasinternationalcalling,tollfreecallingandvirtualreceptionists.

B2B Trends in Other Services

Value-added,managedservicesprovidedbybroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesproviderstoB2Bcustomersincludebusinesse-mail,hostedprivatebranchexchange,webspacestorage,networksecuritymonitoring,managedWi-Fi,manageddesktopandserverbackupandmanagedcollaborationservicesincludingaudioandwebconferencing.

WithdeploymentsofDOCSIS3.1andPassiveOpticalNetworks,broadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesprovidersareabletodeliverbroadbandservicesatspeedsofupto1Gbpstovirtuallyanybusinessormulti-tenantofficebuildingandupto100Gbpswithservicelevelagreementsforenterpriseclasscustomers.SuchcapabilitiescreateopportunitiesinvirtuallytheentireU.S.managedservicesmarketforbroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesproviders.Overthelastfewyears,broadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesprovidershavesuccessfullytakenmarketshareintheSMBsegmentfromcommunicationscompaniesandarenowlookingtocompeteforlargerenterprisecustomersbyprovidingaportfolioofservicesthatincludebroadband,Ethernet,telephony,networksecurity,businesscontinuityandWi-Fi.

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Q4'14 Q1'15 Q2'15 Q3'15 Q4'15 Q1'16 Q2'16 Q3'16 Q4'16 Telephonynetadditionsbycablecompanies 532 449 275 298 660 427 151 26 160

Telephonynetadditionsbycommunicationcompanies (1,011) (941) (817) (1,062) (987) (970) (956) (884) (799)

Combinednetadditions (480) (482) (542) (764) (327) (543) (805) (859) (639)

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BUSINESS

Overview

AlticeUSAisoneofthelargestbroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesprovidersintheUnitedStates.Wedeliverbroadband,paytelevision,telephonyservices,Wi-Fihotspotaccess,proprietarycontentandadvertisingservicestoapproximately4.9millionresidentialandbusinesscustomers.Ourfootprintextendsacross21statesthroughafiber-richbroadbandnetworkwithmorethan8.5millionhomespassedasofDecember31,2016.AstheU.S.businessofAlticeN.V.,wearedrivenatalllevelsbythe"AlticeWay"—ourfounder-inspiredowner-operatorcultureandstrategyofoperationalefficiency,innovationandlong-termvaluecreationforstockholders.Indevelopingandimplementingourstrategy,wearefocusedonthefollowingprinciples,whicharepartoftheAlticeWay:

• Simplify and optimize our organization throughstreamliningbusinessprocesses,centralizingfunctionsandeliminatingnon-essentialoperatingexpensesandservicearrangements.

• Reinvest in infrastructure and content ,includingupgradingourHFCnetworkandbuildingoutaFTTHnetworktostrengthenourinfrastructurecapabilitiesandcompetitiveness.

• Invest in sales, marketing and innovation ,includingbrand-building,enhancingoursaleschannelsandautomatingprovisioningandinstallationprocesses.

• Enhance the customer experience byofferingatechnologicallyadvancedcustomerplatformcombinedwithsuperiorconnectivityandserviceacrossthecustomerlifecycle.

• Drive revenue and cash flow growth throughcross-selling,marketsharegains,newproductlaunchesandimprovementsinouroperatingandcapitalefficiency.

WebelievetheAlticeWay,whichhasbeensuccessfullyimplementedacrossAlticeGroup,distinguishesusfromourU.S.industrypeersandcompetitors.

WeacquiredCequelCorporation("Suddenlink"or"Cequel")onDecember21,2015andCablevisionSystemsCorporation("Optimum"or"Cablevision")onJune21,2016.Theseacquisitionsarereferredtothroughoutthisprospectusasthe"SuddenlinkAcquisition"(orthe"CequelAcquisition")andthe"OptimumAcquisition(orthe"CablevisionAcquisition"),respectively,andcollectivelyasthe"Acquisitions."Weserveourcustomersthroughtwobusinesssegments:Optimum,whichoperatesintheNewYorkmetropolitanarea,andSuddenlink,whichprincipallyoperatesinmarketsinthesouth-centralUnitedStates.WehavemadesignificantprogressinintegratingtheoperationsofOptimumandSuddenlinkandarealreadyrealizingtheoperationalandcommercialbenefitsofcommonownershipandonemanagementteamasweimplementtheAlticeWaythroughoutourorganization.

Weareamajority-ownedandcontrolledU.S.subsidiaryofAlticeN.V.,themultinationalcable,fiber,telecommunications,content,mediaandadvertisingcompanyfoundedandcontrolledbycommunicationsandmediaentrepreneurPatrickDrahi.OurmanagementteambenefitsfromAlticeGroup'sexperienceinimplementingtheAlticeWayaroundtheworld.Mr.Drahi,whohasover25yearsofexperienceowningandmanagingcommunicationsandmediaoperations,hasbuiltAlticeGroupfromaregionalFrenchcablecompanyfoundedin2002intooneoftheworld'sleadingbroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicescompanies.Overthepast15years,hehasledatransformationofthebroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesindustrythroughinvestmentinnetworksandimprovementsincustomerexperienceandoperationstoenhancebothservicedeliveryandoperationalefficiency.AsofDecember31,2016,AlticeGroupdeliveredbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicestomorethan50millioncustomersinWesternEurope,theUnitedStates,IsraelandtheCaribbeanandreportedproformaconsolidatedrevenueof€23.5billionandproformaAdjustedEBITDAof€8.9billionforthefiscalyearendedDecember31,2016.Uponthecompletionof

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thisoffering,AlticeN.V.andanentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahiwillown%ofouroutstandingsharesintheformofClassBcommonstock,whichwillrepresent%ofthevotingpowerofourissuedandoutstandingcommonstock.

Inearly2015,AlticeN.V.madethestrategicdecisiontoinvestinoperationsintheUnitedStates,thecountrywiththelargestbroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesmarketintheworld.AlticeN.V.believedthatbyemployingtheAlticeWay,itcouldsignificantlyimproveuponthehistoricalgrowthrates,profitabilityandoperationalefficiencyofbroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicescompaniesoperatinginthismarket.ThefollowingattractivemarketcharacteristicsunderpinnedAlticeN.V.'sU.S.investmentthesis:

• favorabledemographicssupportingunderlyingmarketgrowth;

• demandforhigher-speedbroadbandservices;

• demandformoreadvancedcustomerplatformsanduserinterfaces;

• opportunitiestoenhanceoperationalefficiencyandreduceoverhead;and

• opportunitiesforfurtherindustryconsolidation.

FollowingtheAcquisitions,webeganemployingtheAlticeWaytosimplifyourorganizationalstructure,reducemanagementlayers,streamlinedecision-makingprocessesandredeployresourceswithafocusonnetworkinvestment,customerserviceenhancementsandmarketingsupport.Asaresult,wehavemadesignificantprogressinintegratingtheoperationsofOptimumandSuddenlink,centralizingourbusinessfunctions,reorganizingourprocurementprocesses,eliminatingduplicativemanagementfunctions,terminatinglower-returnprojectsandnon-essentialconsultingandthird-partyservicearrangements,andinvestinginouremployeerelationsandourculture.Improvedoperationalefficiencyhasallowedustoredeployphysical,technicalandfinancialresourcestowardsupgradingournetworkandenhancingthecustomerexperiencetodrivecustomergrowth.ThisfocusisdemonstratedbyreducednetworkoutagessincetheAcquisitions,whichwebelieveimprovestheconsistencyandqualityofthecustomerexperience.Inaddition,wehaveexpanded,andintendtocontinueexpanding,oure-commercechannelsforsalesandmarketing.

SincetheAcquisitions,wehavealsoupgradedournetworkstonearlytriplethemaximumavailablebroadbandspeedsweareofferingtoourOptimumcustomersandexpandedour1Gbpsbroadbandservicetoapproximately60%ofourSuddenlinkfootprint,comparedtoapproximately40%priortotheSuddenlinkAcquisition.Inaddition,wehavecommencedafive-yearplantobuildaFTTHnetwork,whichwillenableustodelivermorethan10GbpsbroadbandspeedsacrossourentireOptimumfootprintandpartofourSuddenlinkfootprint.WebelievethisFTTHnetworkwillbemoreresilientwithreducedmaintenancerequirements,fewerserviceoutagesandlowerpowerusage,whichweexpectwilldrivefurthercostefficienciesinourbusiness.Inordertofurtherenhancethecustomerexperience,weplantointroduceanewhomecommunicationshubduringthesecondquarterof2017.Ournewhomecommunicationshubwillbeaninnovative,integratedplatformwithadynamicandsophisticateduserinterface,combiningaset-topbox,Internetrouterandcablemodeminonedevice,andwillbethemostadvancedhomecommunicationshubofferedbyanyAlticeGroupbusiness.Wearealsobeginningtooffermanageddataandcommunicationsservicestoourbusinesscustomersandmoreadvancedadvertisingservices,suchastargetedmulti-screenadvertisinganddataanalytics,toouradvertisingandotherbusinessclients.

Manyofourinitiativeshavealreadyresultedinapositiveimpacttoourcustomerrelationships,whichgrewby%fromMarch31,2016(onaproformabasisgivingeffecttotheOptimumAcquisition)toMarch31,2017.

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Our Competitive Strengths

Webelievethefollowingcompetitivestrengthshavebeeninstrumentaltooursuccessandpositionusforfuturegrowthandstrongfinancialperformance.

Our Owner-Operator Culture

Wearepartofafounder-controlledorganizationwithanowner-operatorcultureandstrategythatisfocusedonoperationalefficiency,innovationandlong-termvaluecreationforstockholders.Thisfocusisreinforcedbyasystemthatdeliversasubstantialportionofmanagementcompensationintheformoflong-termequityawards.SincetheAcquisitions,ourmanagementteamhasmovedquicklyto,amongotherthings,simplifyandredesignourproductofferings,driveadoptionofhigherbroadbandspeedsandbeginbuildinganewFTTHnetwork.Wecontinuouslychallengeourselvestoimproveouroperationalandfinancialperformance.Weencouragecommunicationacrosstheorganizationwhileempoweringnimble,efficientdecision-makingthatisfocusedateverylevelonenhancingtheoverallcustomerexperience.Webelieveourowner-operatorcultureandtheAlticeWaydifferentiateusandpositionustooutperformourU.S.industrypeers.WefurtherbelievethebenefitsoftheAlticeWayhavebeendemonstratedbyAlticeN.V.'sperformance,whichisreflectedinthe42%averageannualtotalreturnofAlticeN.V.'sClassAordinarysharessinceitsinitialpublicofferinginJanuary2014throughMarch31,2017,comparedtothe5%averageannualtotalreturnoftheSTOXXEurope600TelecommunicationsIndex,ofwhichAlticeN.V.'sClassAordinarysharesisacomponent,duringthesametimeperiod.

Leading Position in Attractive Markets

ThemarketsservedbyourbroadbandnetworkshavegenerallyexperiencedhigherlevelsofdisposableincomeandhouseholddensitycomparedtootherbroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesmarketsintheUnitedStates.AsofDecember31,2016,approximately75%ofthehomespassedbyournetworkwereineithertheNewYorkmetropolitanareaorTexas.Thefollowingtableprovidesacomparisonofmanagement'sestimateofincomeanddensitymetricsforourmarketstobothourlargestU.S.publicly-tradedindustrypeersaswellasthenationalaverages.

ThefootprintofourOptimumnetworkincludesNewYorkCity,theworld'slargestmediaandentertainmentmarketasmeasuredby2014revenue.Thisnetworkrepresentsourlargestclusterofcableandfibernetworksystems.AsofDecember31,2016,thisnetworkpassedapproximately5.1millionhomesandprovidedbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicestoapproximately3.1millionuniqueresidentialandbusinesscustomers,representingapproximately64%ofourentirecustomerbase.WebelieveourleadingmarketdemographicssupportrevenuegrowthpotentialintermsofcustomeradditionsandincreasedARPU.WebelievethemarketdensityoftheNewYorkmetropolitanareaallowsourOptimumsegmenttooperatewithgreatercapitalefficiencyandlowercapitalexpendituresasapercentageofrevenuethanourU.S.industrypeers.Ourpresenceinthismarketanditshigh-profilecustomerbasealsogivesusaccesstoalargeandvaluablebaseofadvertisers,advertisinginventoryandadvertisingdata,eachofwhichsupportsgrowthprospectsforouradvertisingbusiness.

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ThefootprintofourSuddenlinknetworkincludesmarketsinTexas,WestVirginia,Louisiana,Arkansas,NorthCarolina,Oklahoma,Arizona,California,Missouriandeightotherstates.AsofDecember31,2016,thisnetworkpassedapproximately3.4millionhomesandprovidedbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicestoapproximately1.8millionuniqueresidentialandbusinesscustomers,representingapproximately36%ofourcustomerbase.Webelievelessthan15%ofourSuddenlinkfootprintcurrentlyfacescompetitionfrombroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesprovidersofferingdownloadspeedscomparabletoourfastestofferedspeeds.Inaddition,householdpenetrationofresidentialbroadbandconnectionswithspeedsofatleast25Mbpsinthesemarketswaslessthan34%in2015comparedtoapproximately44%nationwide,asestimatedbymanagement,providinguswithattractivefuturegrowthopportunities.Asaresult,webelieveSuddenlink'smarketsareamongthemostattractivebroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesmarketsintheUnitedStates.

Advanced Network and Customer Platform Technologies

TechnologicalinnovationandnetworkinvestmentsarekeycomponentsoftheAlticeWay.SubstantiallyallofourHFCnetworkisdigitalvideoandDOCSIS3.0compatible,withapproximately300homespernodeandabandwidthcapacityofatleast750MHzthroughout.Thisnetworkallowsustoprovideourcustomerswithadvancedbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservices.Inaddition,webelieveourOptimumfootprintoffersthedensestWi-FinetworkamongourU.S.industrypeersasmeasuredbythenumberofWi-Fihotspotsperbroadbandsubscriber.SincetheAcquisitions,wehavenearlytripledthemaximumavailablebroadbandspeedsweareofferingtoourOptimumcustomersfrom101Mbpsto300Mbpsforresidentialcustomersand350Mbpsforbusinesscustomersandhaveexpandedour1Gbpsbroadbandservicetoapproximately60%ofourSuddenlinkfootprintfromapproximately40%priortotheSuddenlinkAcquisition.

Ouradvancednetworkhascontributedtoourrevenuegrowthbyallowingustomeetmarketdemandforincreasinglyfasterspeeds.Thechartbelowillustratesthesignificantincreaseinthepercentageofournewresidentialcustomerschoosingserviceplanswithspeedsgreaterthanorequalto100MbpssincetheAcquisitions.

Topositionustosatisfyanticipatedmarketdemandforincreasingspeedsandsupportevolvingtechnologies,suchastheexpectedtransitionofmobilenetworksto5G,andtoenableustocaptureassociatedrevenuegrowthopportunities,wehavecommencedafive-yearplantobuildaFTTH

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networkthatwillenableustodelivermorethan10GbpsbroadbandspeedsacrossourentireOptimumfootprintandpartofourSuddenlinkfootprint.

Wealsoplantointroduceanewhomecommunicationshubduringthesecondquarterof2017,whichwillbethemostadvancedhomecommunicationshubofferedbyanyAlticeGroupbusiness.Thisnewhubwillbeaninnovative,integratedplatformwithadynamicandsophisticateduserinterface,combiningaset-topbox,Internetrouterandcablemodeminonedevice.ItisbasedonLaBox,ahomecommunicationshubAlticeGrouphassuccessfullydeployedinFrance,theDominicanRepublicandIsrael,andwillbeinitiallyofferedtocustomerssubscribingtoourtripleproductpackages.Itwillbecapableofdeliveringbroadband,Wi-Fi,paytelevisionservices,OTTservicesandfixed-linetelephonyandwillsupport4KvideoandaremoteDVR.Weintendtocontinueenhancingthefeaturesandfunctionalityofournewhomecommunicationshubafteritsinitialintroduction.

Webelievethedevelopmentofouradvancednetworkandnewhomecommunicationshubepitomizestheengineeringandinnovation-centricethoswithinAlticeGroup.

Customer-Centric Operating and Service Model Supported by Technology and Data Analytics

Weseektoprovideourcustomerswiththebestconnectivityandserviceexperienceavailable.Thiscustomer-centricapproachdrivesourdecision-makingprocessesandisanotherkeycomponentoftheAlticeWay.Throughinvestmentsinourinformationtechnology("IT")platformsandafocusonprocessimprovement,wehavesimplifiedandharmonizedourserviceofferingbundles,andimprovedourtechnicalservicedeliveryandourcustomerservice.Weareinvestinginoursaleschannels,includingenhancingoure-commercechannelsinresponsetocustomerbehavior.WhileinboundsalesremainthelargestsaleschannelforeachofOptimumandSuddenlink,oure-commercechannels'shareofnewsaleshasgrownsubstantiallysincetheAcquisitions.Wedevelop,monitorandanalyzedetailedcustomermetricstoidentifyroot-causesofcustomerdissatisfactionandtofurtherimprovethecustomerexperience.Takentogether,webelievetheseinitiativeswillfurtherreducecallsandservicevisits,increasecustomersatisfactionandstrengthenourtop-lineperformanceandcashflowgeneration.

Benefits of a Global Communications Group

UnlikemostofourU.S.industrypeers,webenefitfrombeingpartofaninternationalmediaandcommunicationsgroup.AstheU.S.businessofAlticeN.V.,wehaveaccesstotheinnovation,managementexpertiseandbestpracticesdevelopedandtestedinotherAlticeGroupmarketssuchasFrance,Portugal,theDominicanRepublicandIsrael.Forexample,ournewhomecommunicationshubwillbebasedonLaBox,whichwasdevelopedbyAlticeLabs,AlticeN.V.'stechnology,servicesandoperationsinnovationcenter,andourFTTHnetworkbuild-outwillleverageAlticeLabs'technologyandexpertisedevelopedforthedeploymentofGPONtechnologyinAlticeGroup'sfibernetworks.OurB2Bserviceofferingsdrawfromplatforms,servicesandexpertisedevelopedbysophisticatedB2BoperatorsacrosstheAlticeGroupfootprintsuchasPortugalTelecominPortugalandSFRinFrance.WealsobenefitfromAlticeGroup'ssignificantscaleadvantages,allowingustodrawoncentralizedfunctions,includingprocurementandtechnicalservices.Inaddition,AlticeGroupoperatesconvergednetworks,includingwirelessoperationsinmarketsoutsidetheUnitedStates.Webelievethesescalebenefitsandoperationalexpertiseassistusinincreasingouroperatingefficiencyandreducingourcapitalexpenditureswhilealsoimprovingthecustomerexperience.

AlticeGroupalsocross-deploystalentandexpertiseacrossitsbusinesses,allowingustobenefitfromourseniormanagement'sexperienceinsuccessfullyimplementingtheAlticeWayaroundtheworld.WebelievethisdiversityofexperiencedifferentiatesusfromourmoretraditionalU.S.-centricindustrypeers.

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Strategic Focus on Operational Efficiency

AnimportantprincipleoftheAlticeWayisleveragingoperationalefficiencyinordertoinvestinnetworkimprovementsandincreasereturns.WebelieveourfocusonsimplifyingcustomerserviceofferingsandstreamliningandimprovingouroperationsthroughanintensefocusonefficiencyisunmatchedbyourU.S.industrypeers.Wecontinuouslystrivetoremoveunnecessarymanagementlayers,streamlinedecision-makingprocesses,trimexcesscostsandquestionwhetherourcurrentmethodologiesareindeedthemostefficient.Forexample,thehomeinstallation,repair,outsideplantmaintenanceandnetworkconstructionelementsofourbusinesshavebeenreorganizedunderAlticeTechnicalServices("ATS"),AlticeN.V.'sservicesorganizationintheUnitedStates.Webelievethisreorganizationwillallowustofocusonourcorecompetenciesandrealizeoperationalcostefficiencies.Thefinancialresourcescreatedbythesestrategiesallowustoinvestinnetworkimprovementsandcustomerexperienceenhancements.WebelievetheoperatingandfinancialbenefitsthatresultfromourfocusonoperationalefficiencywillcontinuetogiveusacompetitiveadvantageagainstourcompetitorsandU.S.industrypeers.

Powerful Financial Model Driving Strong Returns

WebelievethebenefitsoftheAlticeWayhavealreadysignificantlystrengthenedourfinancialperformanceandwillcontinuetodoso,allowingustodeliverstrongreturns.

OurrevenuegrowthforthethreemonthsendedMarch31,2017was%ascomparedtoproformarevenueforthethreemonthsendedMarch31,2016.Webelievewecancontinuegrowingourrevenuebyincreasingmarketpenetrationofourservices(particularlybroadband),drivingcontinuedgrowthinB2Bservices,launchingnewservices,gainingmarketsharefromcompetitorsduetothehighqualityandvalueofourservicesandleveragingimprovedcustomersatisfactiontoselladditionalservices.

WebelieveweareoneofthemostprofitableandcashflowgenerativebroadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesprovidersintheUnitedStates.OurAdjustedEBITDAmarginhasincreasedfrom%forthethreemonthsendedMarch31,2016onaproformabasisgivingeffecttotheOptimumAcquisitionto%forthethreemonthsendedMarch31,2017.Combinedwithourrevenuegrowth,thistranslatesintoa%year-over-yearAdjustedEBITDAgrowth.See"SummaryHistoricalandProFormaFinancialData"foradditionalinformationregardingAdjustedEBITDA,includingareconciliationofAdjustedEBITDAtonetincome.AsofDecember31,2016,wehaverealizedasubstantialportionofthetotal$1.1billioninoperatingcostsavingsweannouncedthatwewouldachieveoverthethree-yearperiodfollowingtheAcquisitions.ForthethreemonthsendedMarch31,2017,ourcapitalexpendituresasapercentageofrevenuewas%,whichwebelieveisoneofthelowestamongourU.S.industrypeers,evenasweincreasedourinvestmentsinnetworkandservicecapabilities.TheratioofourAdjustedEBITDAlesscapitalexpenditurestorevenueforthethreemonthsendedMarch31,2017was%,implyingthatforeachdollarofAdjustedEBITDAthatwerealizedinthatquarterwegeneratedapproximately$ofAdjustedEBITDAlesscapitalexpenditures,whichwebelieveexceedstheperformanceofourU.S.industrypeers.Webelieveourprofitability,capitalefficiencyandcashgenerationprofile,whichisamongthehighestintheindustry,resultsfromanumberoffactors,includingourfocusonoperationalefficiencyderivedfromtheAlticeWay,theadvancedstateofourHFCnetworkinfrastructure,ourhighlyclusterednetworkfootprintandourcustomerbasewithrelativelyhighARPUandlowchurn.

Experienced Management Team Supported by Founder

OurCEOandCo-Presidentshavesubstantialexperienceincommunicationsandmediaoperations,financeandmergersandacquisitions,andaproventrackrecordinexecutingtheAlticeWay.DexterGoei,ourCEOandChairmansince2016,joinedAlticeN.V.in2009,andasitsCEOhespearheaded

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therapidexpansionofthecompanyfromaFrenchcableoperatortoamultinationalcommunicationsenterprisewithfixedandmobileassetsacrosssixdifferentcountries.AkeyaspectofMr.Goei'sroleasCEOofAlticeUSAistocarryforwardthesameentrepreneurialandowner-operatorculturethatisatthecoreoftheAlticeWayandAlticeN.V.'ssuccess.HakimBoubazine,ourCo-PresidentandCOOsince2015,waspreviouslytheCEOofAlticeGroup'sDominicanRepublicbusiness,whereheoversawpaytelevision,broadbandandmobileoperationsformorethanfourmillioncustomers.CharlesStewart,ourCo-PresidentandCFOsince2015,previouslyservedasCEOofItauBBAInternationalplc,whereheoversawItau-Unibanco'swholesalebankingactivitiesinEurope,UnitedStatesandAsia.Priortothat,hespentnineteenyearsatMorganStanleyinavarietyofinvestmentbankingrolesincludingnineyearsfocusedontheU.S.cableindustry.OurmanagementteamoperatesinacoordinatedfashionwithAlticeN.V.'smanagementteamandissupportedbyAlticeGroup'sfounderandcontrollingstockholder,PatrickDrahi.Webelievethisfacilitatesaflatcorporatestructure,speedindecisionmakingandafocusonlong-termvaluecreation.

Our Business Strategy

OurbusinessstrategyisbasedonthesuccessfulAlticeWay.Byexecutingontheprinciplesdescribedbelow,weaimtoprovideadvanced,innovativebroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicestoourcustomersanddeliverstrongreturnstoourstockholders.

The Altice Way

Simplify and Optimize Our Organization

SincetheAcquisitions,wehaveimplementedtheAlticeWayacrossourorganizationtostreamlineprocessesandserviceofferingsandtoimproveproductivitybycentralizingourbusinessfunctions,reorganizingourprocurementprocesses,eliminatingduplicativemanagementfunctionsandoverhead,terminatinglower-returnprojectsandnon-essentialconsultingandthird-partyservicearrangements,andinvestinginouremployeerelationsandourculture.Thishasresultedinarevitalizedorganizationaswellasimprovedfinancialperformance,whichweareleveragingtore-investinourbusiness.Wearealsoreorganizingandsimplifyingourcustomerservice,programminganddataanalytics;usingATStoincreasequality,efficiencyandproductivity;andupdatingandsimplifyingourITinfrastructurethroughfurtherinvestmentsandintegration.

Reinvest in Infrastructure and Content

OurentireOptimumfootprintisupgradedtodeliverbroadbandspeedsofupto300Mbpsforresidentialcustomersandupto350Mbpsforbusinesscustomers,andwehaveexpandedour1Gbpsbroadbandservicetoapproximately60%ofourSuddenlinkfootprint,comparedtoapproximately40%

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priortotheSuddenlinkAcquisition.Inaddition,wehavecommencedafive-yearplantobuildaFTTHnetwork,whichwillenableustodelivermorethan10GbpsbroadbandspeedsacrossourentireOptimumfootprintandpartofourSuddenlinkfootprint.Webelievewecancarryoutthisnetworkbuild-outefficientlyandwithinourcurrentcapitalexpenditurelevelsbecauseof(i)theproximityoffibertoourendcustomersinourexistingnetwork;(ii)ouraccesstoAlticeLabs'experienceandexpertiseindeployingGPONforitsFTTHprojectsinothermarkets;(iii)ourfavorablenetworktopologythatisover75%aerial;and(iv)thelowerunitconstructioncostsavailabletousthroughATS.WebelieveourFTTHinvestmentwillfurtherprepareusforthefuturebyenablingustoprovideourresidentialandbusinesscustomerswithtechnologicallyadvancedservicesandincreasednetworkreliability,whileprovidinguswithloweroperatingcostsandopportunitiesfornewrevenuesources.Forinstance,webelieveourFTTHinvestmentwilloffersignificantstrategicvalueasthemobileandfixednetworkenvironmentscontinuetoconverge,particularlyasmobileoperatorsdeploy5Gandsubsequentmobilenetworks.

Ourreinvestmentincontenthasfocusedonthenewscategorywithongoinginvestmentsinourhyper-localnewschannelNews12,our25%investmentintheU.S.operationsofi24News,theAlticeGroupglobalnewsnetworkthatwaslaunchedintheUnitedStatesinFebruary2017,andour25%interestinNewsday,adailynewspaperthatprimarilyservesLongIsland.Inaddition,weareevaluatingopportunitiestodeployothercontentassetsownedbyAlticeGroup.

Invest in Sales, Marketing and Innovation

Wearereinvestinginoursaleschannels,includingenhancingoure-commercechannelssuchasOptimum.comandSuddenlink.com,anddevelopinge-commerce-onlypromotions.WearealsofocusedonbuildingourbrandtoemphasizethequalityofourservicesbydevelopingOptimumExperienceretailstoresinshoppingmallsandotherhigh-trafficlocations.

Weseektoinnovateacrossmanyareasofourbusiness.Forourresidentialcustomers,thisincludesourfocusonnewcustomerplatformsandfasterdataspeeds.Forourbusinesscustomers,weareintroducingnewvalue-addedmanagedserviceswhileforouradvertisingclientsweofferadvanced,targetedandmulti-screenadvertisingservicesanddataanalyticsusingourproprietarydataandtheadvancedtechnologyplatformsthatwehavedevelopedandacquired.

Enhance the Customer Experience

WeintendtodeliverasuperiorcustomerexperiencethroughimplementationoftheAlticeWay.First,weaimtoofferthemosttechnologicallyadvancedcustomerplatforms,includingournewhomecommunicationshub,whichisaninnovative,integratedplatformwithadynamicandsophisticateduserinterfacecombiningaset-topbox,Internetrouterandcablemodeminonedevice.Second,byleveragingouradvancedinfrastructure(withmorethan8.5millionhomespassedandapproximately1.8millionWi-FihotspotsasofDecember31,2016),weseektoprovideourcustomerswithabandwidthandconnectivityexperiencesuperiortowhatourcompetitionoffers.WebelieveourFTTHnetworkbuild-outwillfurtherenhanceourinfrastructureposition,improveservicereliabilityforourcustomersandlowerourmaintenancecosts.Third,westrivetoprovidethebestserviceacrossthecustomerlifecyclefrompointofsaletoinstallationandcustomercare.Akeyaspectofthisinitiativeistolinkinternalsalesincentivestometricstiedtothelengthofanewcustomerrelationshipandproductmix,asopposedtomoretraditionalcriteriaofnewsales,inordertorefocusourorganizationawayfromchurnretentiontochurnprevention.Forexample,thenumberoftechnicalservicecallshandledbyourrepresentativesinMarch2017was23.8%lowercomparedtoMarch2016whilethenumberofcustomerservicecallshandledbyourrepresentativeswas17.3%loweroverthesameperiod.

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Drive Revenue and Cash Flow Growth

SincetheAcquisitions,wehavemadesignificantprogressinimprovingourgrowthinrevenue,AdjustedEBITDAandcashflowandbelievewehaveadditionalopportunitiestodrivecontinuedgrowthinthesefinancialmetricsbasedonthefollowingfactors:

• continuedmarketdemandforourbundledservices,particularlybroadbanddrivenbyincreaseddataconsumptionandbandwidthrequirements;

• focusonsellingandcross-sellinghighervalueandmoreenrichedserviceofferingstoourresidentialandbusinesscustomers,aswellastheintroductionofnewservicesleveragingouradvancedHFCandFTTHnetworks;

• marketsharegainsdrivenbyproductinnovationandthequalityandvalueofourservices;

• focusonconnectivity,businessandadvertisingservices;

• improvementsinouroperatingandcapitalefficiencythroughcontinuedimplementationoftheAlticeWay;and

• opportunitiestofurtherimproveourcapitalstructure.

Opportunistically Grow Through Value-Accretive Acquisitions

Weintendtoopportunisticallygrowthroughvalue-accretiveacquisitions.Ourcontrollingstockholder,AlticeN.V.,hasmadeover30acquisitionssinceitsinceptionin2002,includingtheAcquisitions.WebelieveAlticeN.V.hasconsistentlydemonstratedanabilitytoacquireandeffectivelyintegratecompanies,realizeefficienciesandcostsynergies,improverevenuetrendsandgrowAdjustedEBITDAandAdjustedEBITDAlesscapitalexpenditures.InthesixlargestacquisitionscompletedbyAlticeN.V.,SFR(formerlyNumericable),PortugalTelecom,HOT,OrangeDominicana,OptimumandSuddenlink,ithasincreasedAdjustedEBITDAmarginonaveragebypercentagepointsandrevenuegrowthonaveragebypercentagepointsbetweenthefirstfullfiscalquarterfollowingthecompletionofeachacquisitionandthethreemonthsendedMarch31,2017.AlticeN.V.'strackrecordofcreatingvaluethroughacquisitionsisalsoreflectedinthe32%averageannualtotalreturnofSFR'sordinarysharessinceitsinitialpublicofferinginNovember2013untilMarch31,2017,comparedtothe5%averageannualtotalreturnoftheSTOXXEurope600TelecommunicationsIndex,ofwhichSFR'sordinarysharesisacomponent,duringthesametimeperiod.WebelievetheU.S.broadbandcommunicationsandvideoservicesmarketoffersanumberofattractiveopportunitiestogrowourbusinessthroughstrategicacquisitions.WebelievetheAlticeWayandourrelatedabilitytoachieveefficienciesandcostsynergiesfollowingacquisitionsprovideuswithacompetitiveadvantageinsuchfutureconsolidationopportunities.However,thereisnoassurancethatwewouldbeabletoachievesimilarresultsorthatanysuchacquisitionswouldhaveasimilarimpactonourstockpriceperformance.

Our Products and Services

Weprovidebroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicestobothresidentialandbusinesscustomers.Wealsoprovideenterprise-gradefiberconnectivity,bandwidthandmanagedservicestoenterprisecustomersthroughOptimum'sLightpathbusinessandadvertisingtimetoadvertisers.

Thepriceswechargeforourservicesvarybasedonthenumberofservicesandassociatedservicelevelortierourcustomerschoose,coupledwithanypromotionswemayoffer.Aspartofourmarketingstrategyourcustomersareincreasinglychoosingtobundletheirsubscriptionstotwo("doubleproduct")orthree("tripleproduct")ofourservicesatthesametime.Customerswhosubscribetoabundlegenerallyreceiveadiscountfromthepriceofbuyingeachoftheseservicesseparately,aswellastheconvenienceofreceivingmultipleservicesfromasingleprovider,allona

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singlemonthlybill.Forexample,weofferan"OptimumTriplePlay"packagethatisaspecialpromotionfornewcustomersoreligiblecurrentcustomerswhereOptimumbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicesareeachavailableatareducedrateforaspecifiedperiodwhenpurchasedtogether.Approximately50%ofourresidentialcustomersweretripleproductcustomersasoftheyearendedDecember31,2016.

Residential Services

Weofferbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicestoresidentialcustomersthroughbothourOptimumandSuddenlinksegments.ThefollowingtablesshowourresidentialcustomerrelationshipsandrevenuesbyserviceofferingsforeachofourOptimumandSuddenlinksegmentsaswellasonacombinedbasis.

Broadband Services

Weofferavarietyofbroadbandservicetierstailoredtomeetthedifferentneedsofourresidentialsubscribers.Currentcustomeroffersincludefourtierswithdownloadspeedsrangingfrom60Mbpsto300MbpsforourOptimumresidentialcustomersand50Mbpsto1GbpsforourSuddenlinkresidentialcustomers.Ourbroadbandservicesalsoincludeaccesstocomplimentaryfeaturessuchasourfree-to-useOptimumwireless"smartrouter,"aswellasInternetsecuritysoftware,includinganti-virus,anti-spyware,personalfirewallandanti-spamprotection.SubstantiallyallofourHFCnetworkisdigitalandDOCSIS3.0compatible,withapproximately300homespernodeandabandwidthcapacityofatleast750MHzthroughout.Thisnetworkallowsustoprovideourcustomerswithadvancedbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservices.SincetheAcquisitions,wehavenearlytripledthemaximumavailablebroadbandspeedsweareofferingtoourOptimumcustomersfrom101Mbpsto300Mbpsforresidentialcustomersand350Mbpsforbusinesscustomersandexpandedour1Gbpsbroadbandservicetoapproximately60%ofourSuddenlinkfootprintfromapproximately40%priortotheSuddenlinkAcquisition.Wehavealsocommencedafive-yearplantobuildaFTTHnetwork,whichwillenableustodelivermorethan10GbpsbroadbandspeedsacrossourentireOptimumfootprintandpartofourSuddenlinkfootprint.See"—OurCompetitiveStrengths—AdvancedNetworkandCustomerPlatformTechnologies."

Inaddition,wehavedeployedWi-FiacrossourOptimumserviceareawithapproximately1.8millionWi-FihotspotsasofDecember31,2016.TheOptimumWi-FinetworkallowsOptimumbroadbandcustomerstoaccesstheservicewhiletheyareawayfromtheirhomeoroffice.Wi-Fiis

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Pro Forma December 31, 2015 Optimum Suddenlink Total Optimum Suddenlink Total (in thousands) Total residential customer relationships 2,879 1,649 4,528 2,858 1,618 4,476PayTVcustomers 2,428 1,107 3,535 2,487 1,154 3,641Broadbandcustomers 2,619 1,344 3,963 2,562 1,276 3,838Telephonycustomers 1,962 597 2,559 2,007 581 2,588

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Pro forma December 31, 2016 For the year ended

Pro forma December 31, 2015 Optimum Suddenlink Total Optimum Suddenlink Total (dollars in thousands)

Residential revenue: PayTV $ 3,106,697 $ 1,120,525 $ 4,227,222 $ 3,142,991 $ 1,117,640 $ 4,260,631Broadband 1,455,625 834,414 2,290,039 1,303,918 701,094 2,005,012Telephony 718,176 153,939 872,115 748,181 163,821 912,002

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deliveredviawirelessaccesspointsmountedonourOptimumbroadbandnetwork,incertainretailpartnerlocations,certainNJTransitrailstations,NewYorkCityparksandotherpublicvenues.Similarly,our"smartrouter"productincludesasecondnetworkthatenablesallOptimumbroadbandcustomerstoaccesstheOptimumWi-Finetwork.AccesstotheOptimumWi-Finetworkisofferedasafreevalue-addedbenefittoOptimumbroadbandcustomersandforafeetonon-customersincertainlocations.OurWi-FiservicealsoallowsourOptimumbroadbandcustomerstoaccesstheWi-FinetworksofComcast,CharterCommunications(withinthelegacyTimeWarnerCableandBrightHouseNetworksfootprints)andCoxCommunications.ThroughtheserelationshipsweofferourOptimumcustomersaccesstoapproximately350,000additionalhotspotsnationwide.

Pay Television Services

Wecurrentlyofferavarietyofpaytelevisionservices,whichincludedeliveryofbroadcaststationsandcablenetworks,andadvanceddigitalpaytelevisionservices,suchasVOD,HDchannels,DVRandpay-per-view,toourresidentialmarkets.Dependingonthemarketandlevelofservice,ourpaytelevisionservicesinclude,amongotherprogramming,localbroadcastnetworksandindependenttelevisionstations,news,information,sportsandentertainmentchannels,regionalsportsnetworks,internationalchannelsandpremiumservicessuchasHBO,Showtime,CinemaxandStarz.Ourresidentialsubscriberspayamonthlychargebasedonthepaytelevisionprogramminglevelofservice,tierorpackagetheyreceiveandthetypeofequipmenttheyselect.Customerswhosubscribetoseasonalsportspackages,internationalchannelsandpremiumservicesmaybechargedanadditionalmonthlyamount.Wemayalsochargeadditionalfeesforpay-per-viewprogramming,DVRandcertainVODservices.

AsofDecember31,2016,Optimumresidentialcustomerswereabletoreceiveupto619digitalchannelsandSuddenlinkresidentialcustomerswereabletoreceiveup303digitalchannelsdependingontheirmarketandlevelofservice.Optimumoffersupto171HDchannelsandSuddenlinkchannellineupsincludeanaverageof110HDchannels,whichrepresentthemostwidelywatchedprogramming,includingallmajorbroadcastnetworks,aswellasmostleadingnationalcablenetworks,premiumchannelsandregionalsportsnetworks.HDTVfeatureshigh-resolutionpicturequality,digitalsoundqualityandawide-screen,theater-likedisplaywhenusinganHDTVsetandanHD-capableconverter.WealsocontinuetolaunchadditionalHDchannelstocontinuouslyimproveourcustomer'sviewingexperience.AsofDecember31,2016,approximately95%ofourresidentialOptimumpaytelevisioncustomerssubscribetoHDTVservices.AsofDecember31,2016,approximately79%ofSuddenlinkpaytelevisioncustomersweredigitalpaytelevisioncustomersandapproximately93%ofthosedigitalpaytelevisioncustomerssubscribetoHDTVservices.

Wealsoprovideadvancedservices,suchaspay-per-viewandVOD,thatgiveresidentialpaytelevisionsubscriberscontroloverwhentheywatchtheirfavoriteprogramming.Ourpay-per-viewserviceallowscustomerstopaytoviewsingleshowingsofprogrammingonanunedited,commercial-freebasis,includingfeaturefilms,livesportingevents,concertsandotherspecialevents.OurVODserviceprovideson-demandaccesstomovies,specialevents,freeprimetimecontentandgeneralinteresttitles.Subscription-basedVODpremiumcontentsuchasHBOandShowtimeismadeavailabletocustomerswhosubscribetooneofourpremiumprogrammingpackages.Ourcustomershavetheabilitytostarttheprogramsatwhatevertimeisconvenient,aswellaspause,rewindand(formostcontent)fastforwardbothstandarddefinitionandHDVODprogramming.AsofDecember31,2016,pay-per-viewserviceswereavailableforallOptimumand99%ofSuddenlinkpaytelevisioncustomersandVODserviceswereavailabletoallofourOptimumpaytelevisioncustomersand95%ofourSuddenlinkpaytelevisioncustomers,andweofferedthousandsofHDtitleson-demandforOptimumandSuddenlinkcustomers,respectively.

Foramonthlyfee,weofferDVRservicesthroughtheuseofdigitalconverters,themajorityofwhichareHDTV-capableandhavevideorecordingcapability.AsofDecember31,2016,approximately

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49%ofourresidentialOptimumpaytelevisioncustomersand36%ofourSuddenlinkpaytelevisioncustomersutilizedDVRservices.Optimumcustomerscanchooseeitheraset-topboxDVRwiththeabilitytorecord,pauseandrewindlivetelevisionortheMulti-RoomDVRPluswithremote-storagecapabilitytorecord15showssimultaneouslywhilewatchinganyliveorpre-recordedshow,andpauseandrewindlivetelevision.Dependingonthemarket,Suddenlinkcustomershavetheoptiontouseaset-topboxDVRoraTiVoHD/DVRconverter,whichdeliversmulti-roomDVRcapabilityusingTiVoMinidevicesthatallowcustomerstopauseandrewindlivetelevision,managerecordingsfromdifferenttelevisionlocationsandplaythembackthroughoutthehome.Inaddition,TiVoStreamservice,whichallowscustomerstostreamlivetelevisionchannelsandrecordedprogrammingwirelesslythroughouttheirhometoAndroidandiOSdevices,and,subjecttocopyrightrestrictions,downloadpreviouslyrecordedcontenttothesedevicessothatitcanbeviewedoutsidethehome,isprovidedtocurrentTiVoDVRsubscribers.

Wealsoplantointroduceanewhomecommunicationshubduringthesecondquarterof2017,whichwillbethemostadvancedhomecommunicationshubofferedbyanyAlticeGroupbusiness.Thisnewhubwillbeaninnovative,integratedplatformwithadynamicandsophisticateduserinterface,combiningaset-topbox,Internetrouterandcablemodeminonedevice.ItisbasedonLaBox,whichAlticeN.V.hassuccessfullydeployedinFrance,theDominicanRepublicandIsrael,andwillbeinitiallyofferedtocustomerssubscribingtoourtriple-productpackages.ItwillbecapableofdeliveringbroadbandInternet,Wi-Fi,digitaltelevisionservices,OTTservicesandfixed-linetelephonyandwillsupport4Kvideoandaremote-storageDVRwiththecapacitytorecord15televisionprogramssimultaneouslyandtheabilitytorewindlivetelevisiononthelasttwochannelswatched.Additionalfeatureswillincludemultiplestoragetiers,apoint-anywherevoice-commandremotecontrolandacompanionmobileappthatallowsviewingofalltelevisioncontentincludingDVRstreaming.Additionaltelevisionswillbepairedwith"minis,"whichwillalsoactasWi-FiextendersforanadvancedWi-Fiexperiencethroughoutthehome.Additionally,ournewhomecommunicationshubandthe"minis"willoffersimpletouch-to-paircapabilityforselectmobiledevicesvianear-fieldcommunicationstechnology.

Wealsoofferalternativeviewingplatformsforourpaytelevisionprogrammingthroughmobileapplications.OurOptimumcustomershaveaccesstoOptimumApp,availablefortheiPad,iPhone,iPodtouch,personalcomputers,KindleFireandselectAndroidphonesandtablets,andourSuddenlinkcustomershaveaccesstoSuddenlink2GO,availableforpersonalcomputersandselectphonesandtablets.Dependingontheplatform,theOptimumAppfeaturesincludetheabilitytowatchlivetelevision,streamon-demandtitlesfromvariousnetworksandusethedeviceasaremotetocontrolthecustomer'sdigitalset-topboxwhileinsidethehome.Suddenlink2GOenablesSuddenlinkcustomerstowatchover400,000movies,showsandclipsfromover380networksonapersonalcomputeronceauthenticatedviatheSuddenlinkcustomerportalandselecttelevisionshowsandmoviesontheirmobiledevices.

Telephony Services

ThroughVoIPtelephoneservicewealsoofferunlimitedlocal,regionalandlong-distancecallingwithintheUnitedStates,PuertoRico,VirginIslandsandCanadaforaflatmonthlyrate,includingpopularcallingfeaturessuchascallerIDwithnameandnumber,callwaiting,three-waycalling,enhancedemergency911dialingandtelevisioncallerID.Wealsoofferadditionaloptionsdesignedtomeetourcustomers'needs,includingdirectoryassistance,voicemailservicesandinternationalcalling.Discountandpromotionalpricingareavailablewhenourtelephonyservicesarecombinedwithourotherserviceofferings.

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Business Services

BothourOptimumandSuddenlinksegmentsofferawideandgrowingvarietyofproductsandservicestobothlargeenterpriseandSMBcustomers,includingbroadband,telephony,networkingandpaytelevisionservices.FortheyearendedDecember31,2016,businessservicesaccountedforapproximately14%oftherevenueforbothourOptimumandSuddenlinksegments,respectively,andonaproformabasisaccountedforapproximately14%ofourconsolidatedrevenue.Asoftheendofthatperiodweservedapproximately365,000SMBcustomers.WeserveenterprisecustomersprimarilythroughourLightpathbusiness,asubsidiaryofOptimum.

Enterprise Customers

LightpathprovidesEthernet,datatransport,IP-basedvirtualprivatenetworks,Internetaccess,telephonyservices,includingSIPtrunkingandVoIPservicestothebusinessmarket.OurLightpathbandwidthconnectivityserviceoffersdownloadspeedsupto100Gbps.Lightpathalsoprovidesmanagedservicestobusinesses,includinghostedtelephonyservices(cloudbasedSIP-basedprivatebranchexchange),managedWi-Fi,manageddesktopandserverbackupandmanagedcollaborationservicesincludingaudioandwebconferencing.ThroughLightpath,wealsoofferFTTTservicestowirelesscarriersforcelltowerbackhaulandenablewirelinecommunicationsserviceproviderstoconnecttocustomersthattheirownnetworksdonotreach.Lightpath'scustomersincludecompaniesinhealthcare,financial,education,legalandprofessionalservices,andotherindustries,aswellasthepublicsectorandcommunicationproviders(ILECsandCLECs).AsofDecember31,2016,Lightpathhadover8,300locationsconnectedtoitsfibernetwork.OurLightpathadvancedfiberopticnetworkextendsmorethan6,700routemiles,whichincludesapproximately338,000milesoffiber,throughouttheNewYorkmetropolitanarea.

Forenterpriseandlargercommercialcustomers,Suddenlinkoffershighcapacitydataservices,includingwideareanetworkinganddedicateddataaccessandadvancedservicessuchaswirelessmeshnetworks.Suddenlinkalsooffersenterpriseclasstelephoneserviceswhichincludetraditionalmulti-linephoneserviceoverDOCSISandtrunkingsolutionsviaSIPforourPrimaryRateInterfaceandSIPtrunkingapplications.SimilartoLightpath,SuddenlinkalsooffersFTTTservices.TheseSuddenlinkservicesareofferedonastandalonebasisorinbundlesthataredevelopedspecificallyforourcommercialcustomers.

SMB Customers

BothourOptimumandSuddenlinksegmentsprovidebroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservicestoSMBcustimers.Inadditiontotheseservices,wealsooffermanagedservices,includingbusinesse-mail,hostedprivatebranchexchange,webspacestorageandnetworksecuritymonitoringforSMBcustomers.WealsoofferOptimumVoiceforBusiness,providingforupto24voicelinesforSMBcustomersand20businesscallingfeaturesatnoadditionalcharge.OptimumVoiceforBusinessoffersbusinesstrunkingserviceswithsupportforapplicationprogramminginterfaces.Optionaladd-onservices,suchasinternationalcalling,tollfreecallingandvirtualreceptionists,arealsoavailableforbusinesscustomers.

Advertising Sales

Aspartoftheagreementsunderwhichweacquirepaytelevisionprogramming,wetypicallyreceiveanallocationofscheduledadvertisingtimeduringsuchprogramming,generallytwominutesperhour,intowhichoursystemscaninsertcommercials,subject,insomeinstances,tocertainsubjectmatterlimitations.Ouradvertisingsalesinfrastructureincludesin-houseproductionfacilities,productionandadministrativeemployeesandalocally-basedsalesforce,andispartofAlticeMediaSolutions("AMS"),theadvertisingsalesdivisionofAlticeUSA.

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AMSoffersdata-driventelevision,digitalandothermulti-platformadvertisingtoclientsrangingfromFortune500brandstolocalbusinesses.AMSprovidesnationalandlocalbusinesseswithtelevisionanddigitaladvertisingopportunitiestargetedwithinspecificgeographies,includinginNewYorkCity,theworld'slargestmediaandentertainmentmarketasmeasuredby2014revenue,andthroughouttheSuddenlinkfootprint.AMSoffersclientsopportunitiestouseinteractivetelevisionproductstoreachtheircustomersandprovideadeeperlevelofaudienceengagement.

Inseveralofthemarketsinwhichweoperate,wehaveenteredintoagreementscommonlyreferredtoasinterconnectswithothercableoperatorstojointlyselllocaladvertising,simplifyingourclients'purchaseoflocaladvertisingandexpandingtheirgeographicreach.Insomeofthesemarkets,werepresenttheadvertisingsaleseffortsofothercableoperators;inothermarkets,othercableoperatorsrepresentus.Forinstance,AMSmanagestheNewYorkInterconnect,apartnershipbetweenAMSandComcastthatprovidesnationalbrandswithtelevisionanddigitaladvertisingopportunitiesoverabroaderportionoftheNewYorkDMAthanAMS'slocalofferings.NewYorkInterconnectisthelargestinterconnectinthecountry,withafootprintofover3.2millionhouseholds.InthelargerDMAsintheSuddenlinkfootprint,weparticipateinanumberofinterconnectsmanagedbyothers,suchastheHoustonandDallasinterconnects.

FortheyearendedDecember31,2016,advertisingsalesaccountedforapproximately5%and3%oftherevenueforourOptimumandSuddenlinksegments,respectively,andonaproformabasisaccountedforapproximately4%ofourconsolidatedrevenue.

Data Analytics

TheAdvancedDataAnalyticsbusiness,whichwaslaunchedbyOptimumin2013,providesdata-driven,audience-basedadvertisingsolutionstothemediaindustry,includingAMS,programmersandMVPDs.TotalAudienceData,itsflagshipportfolioofproducts,consistsofadvancedanalyticstoolsprovidinggranularmeasurementofconsumergroups,accuratehyper-localratingsandotherinsightsintotargetaudiencebehaviornotavailablethroughtraditionalsample-basedmeasurementservices.Thesetoolsallowusandourclientstomorepreciselyoptimizeourproductofferings,targetanddeliveradsmoreefficiently,andprovideaccuratemeasurementtoourclientsandpartners.

OurMarch2017acquisitionofAudiencePartners,aleadingproviderofdata-driven,audience-baseddigitaladvertisingsolutions,expandsthescopeoftargetedadvertisingsolutionsweofferfromtelevisiontoincludedigital,mobileandtablets.Inaddition,theacquisitionexpandsouraudience-basedadvertisingservicestoincludefurtheradvancedanalyticstoolswithinkeyandgrowingsegments,includingpolitical,advocacy,healthcare,automotive,andprogramming.AlticeN.V.recentlyannouncedanagreementtoacquireTeads,aleadingonlinevideoadvertisingmarketplace,whichwebelievewillfurtherenhanceourabilitytoofferdataanalyticsandadvertisingsolutionstoourclients.

News 12 Networks

News12Networksisthelargestandoneofthemost-watched24-hourlocalnewsnetworksintheNewYorkmediamarket.Ownedexclusivelybyus,thenetworkconsistsofsevenlocalnewschannelsintheNewYorkmetropolitanarea—theBronx,Brooklyn,Connecticut,HudsonValley,LongIsland,NewJerseyandWestchester—providingeachwithcompleteaccesstohyper-localbreakingnews,traffic,weather,sports,andmore.Inaddition,News12Networksalsoincludesfivetrafficandweatherchannelsthatofferconstantlyupdatedinformation;theaward-winningNews12.com,thepremierdestinationforlocalnewsontheweb;News12Interactive,channel612onOptimumTV,providinglocalnewsondemand;andNews12ToGo,thenetwork'smobileappforphonesandtablets.Sincelaunchingin1986,News12Networkshasbeenwidelyrecognizedbythenewsindustrywithnumerousprestigioushonorsandawards,includingover230EmmyAwards,plusmultipleEdwardR.MurrowAwards,NYPressClubAwards,andmore.WederiverevenuefromourNews12Networksforthesale

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ofadvertisingandaffiliationfeespaidbycableoperators.Advertisingrevenueisincludedin"Advertising"andaffiliationfeeschargedfortheprogrammingareincludedin"Other."

Franchises

AsofDecember31,2016,oursystemsoperatedinmorethan1,300communitiespursuanttofranchises,permitsandsimilarauthorizationsissuedbystateandlocalgovernmentalauthorities.Franchiseagreementstypicallyrequirethepaymentoffranchisefeesandcontainregulatoryprovisionsaddressing,amongotherthings,servicequality,cableservicetoschoolsandotherpublicinstitutions,insuranceandindemnity.Franchiseauthoritiesgenerallychargeafranchisefeeofnotmorethan5%ofcertainofourcableservicerevenuesthatarederivedfromtheoperationofthesystemwithinsuchlocality.Wegenerallypassthefranchisefeeontooursubscribers.

Franchiseagreementsareusuallyforatermoffiveto15yearsfromthedateofgrantandmostare10years.Franchiseagreementsareusuallyterminableonlyifthecableoperatorfailstocomplywithmaterialprovisionsandthenonlyafterthefranchisingauthoritycomplieswithsubstantiveandproceduralprotectionsaffordedbythefranchiseagreementandfederalandstatelaw.Priortothescheduledexpirationofmostfranchises,wegenerallyinitiaterenewalproceedingswiththegrantingauthorities.Thisprocessusuallytakeslessthanthreeyearsbutcantakealongerperiodoftime.TheCommunicationsActof1934,asamended(the"CommunicationsAct"),whichistheprimaryfederalstatuteregulatinginterstatecommunications,providesforanorderlyfranchiserenewalprocessinwhichgrantingauthoritiesmaynotunreasonablywithholdrenewals.See"Regulation—CableTelevision—Franchising."Inconnectionwiththefranchiserenewalprocess,manygovernmentalauthoritiesrequirethecableoperatortomakecertaincommitments,suchasbuildingoutcertainfranchiseareas,meetingcustomerservicerequirementsandsupportingandcarryingpublicaccesschannels.

Historically,wehavebeenabletorenewourfranchiseswithoutincurringsignificantcosts,althoughanyparticularfranchisemaynotberenewedoncommerciallyfavorabletermsorotherwise.Weexpecttoreneworcontinuetooperateunderallorsubstantiallyallofthesefranchises.Formoreinformationregardingrisksrelatedtoourfranchises,see"RiskFactors—RiskFactorsRelatingtoRegulatoryandLegislativeMatters—Ourcablesystemfranchisesaresubjecttonon-renewalortermination.Thefailuretorenewafranchiseinoneormorekeymarketscouldadverselyaffectourbusiness."Proposalstostreamlinecablefranchisingrecentlyhavebeenadoptedatboththefederalandstatelevels.Formoreinformationsee"Regulation—CableTelevision—Franchising."

Programming

Wedesignourchannelline-upsforeachsystemaccordingtodemographics,programmingcontractrequirements,marketresearch,viewership,localprogrammingpreferences,channelcapacity,competition,pricesensitivityandlocalregulation.Webelieveofferingawidevarietyofprogramminginfluencesacustomer'sdecisiontosubscribetoandretainourpaytelevisionservices.Weobtainprogramming,includingbasic,expandedbasic,digital,HD,VODandbroadbandcontent,fromanumberofsuppliers,includingbroadcastandcablenetworks.

Wegenerallycarrycablenetworkspursuanttowrittenprogrammingcontracts,whichcontinueforafixedperiodoftime,usuallyfromthreetofiveyears,andaresubjecttonegotiatedrenewal.Cablenetworkprogrammingisusuallymadeavailabletousforalicensefee,whichisgenerallypaidbasedonthenumberofcustomerswhosubscribetothelevelofservicethatprovidessuchprogramming.Suchlicensefeesmayinclude"volume"discountsavailableforhighernumbersofcustomers,aswellasdiscountsforchannelplacementorservicepenetration.Wherepossible,wenegotiatevolumediscountpricingstructures.Forhomeshoppingchannels,wereceiveapercentageoftherevenueattributabletoourcustomers'purchases,aswellas,insomeinstances,incentivesforchannelplacement.

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Wetypicallyseekflexibledistributiontermsthatwouldpermitservicestobemadeavailableinavarietyofretailpackagesandonavarietyofplatformsanddevicesinordertomaximizeconsumerchoice.Supplierstypicallyinsistthattheirmostpopularandattractiveservicesbedistributedtoaminimumnumberorpercentageofsubscribers,whichlimitsourabilitytoprovideconsumersfullpurchasingflexibility.Suppliersalsotypicallyseektocontrolorlimitthetermsonwhichweareabletomaketheirservicesavailableonvariousplatformsanddevicesyetthishasbecomemoreflexibleeachyear.

Ourcableprogrammingcostshaveincreasedinexcessofcustomaryinflationaryandcost-of-livingtypeincreases.Weexpectprogrammingcoststocontinuetoincreaseduetoavarietyoffactorsincludingannualincreasesimposedbystationsandprogrammersandadditionalprogrammingbeingprovidedtocustomers,includingHD,digitalandVODprogramming.Inparticular,broadcastandsportsprogrammingcostshaveincreasedsignificantlyoverthepastseveralyears.Inaddition,contractstopurchasesportsprogrammingsometimesprovideforoptionaladditionalprogrammingtobeavailableonasurchargebasisduringthetermofthecontract.Theseincreaseshavecoincidedwithasignificantincreaseinthequalityoftheprogramming,fromhighproductionvalueoriginalcableseriestoenhancedcameraandstatisticaldatatechnologyinsportsbroadcasts,andmoreflexiblerightstomakethecontentavailableonvariousplatformsanddevices.

Wehaveprogrammingcontractsthathaveexpiredandothersthatwillexpireatorbeforetheendof2017.Wewillseektorenegotiatethetermsoftheseagreements,buttherecanbenoassurancethattheseagreementswillberenewedonfavorableorcomparableterms.Totheextentthatweareunabletoreachagreementwithcertainprogrammersontermsthatwebelievearereasonable,wehavebeen,andmayinthefuturebe,forcedtoremovesuchprogrammingchannelsfromourline-up,whichmayresultinalossofcustomers.InourSuddenlinksegment,wewereunabletoreachagreementwithViacomonacceptableeconomictermsforalong-termcontractrenewal,andeffectiveOctober1,2014,allViacomnetworkswereremovedfromourchannellineupsinourSuddenlinksegment,andwelaunchedalternativenetworksofferedbyotherprogrammersundernewlong-termcontracts.Formoreinformation,see"RiskFactors—RiskFactorsRelatingtoOurBusiness—Programmingandretransmissioncostsareincreasingandwemaynothavetheabilitytopasstheseincreasesontooursubscribers.Disputeswithprogrammersandtheinabilitytoretainorobtainpopularprogrammingcanadverselyaffectourrelationshipwithsubscribersandleadtosubscriberlosses."

Sales and Marketing

Salesaremanagedcentrallyandmultiplesaleschannelsareleveragedtoreachcurrentandpotentialcustomers,includingin-boundcustomercarecenters,outboundtelemarketing,stores,fieldtechniciansalesanddoor-to-doorsales.E-commerceisalsomanagedcentrallyonbehalfoftheorganizationandisagrowinganddynamicpartofourbusinessandisourfastestgrowingsaleschannel.Weusemassmedia,includingbroadcasttelevision,digitalmedia,radio,newspaperandoutdooradvertising,toattractcustomersanddirectthemtoourin-boundcustomercarecentersorwebsite.Oursalesandserviceemployeesuseavarietyofsalestoolsastheyworktomatchcustomers'needswithourbest-in-classproducts,withafocusonbuildingandenhancingcustomerrelationships.

Becauseofourlocalpresenceandmarketknowledge,weinvestheavilyintargetedmarketing.Ourstrategicfocusisonbuildingnewcustomerrelationshipsandbundlingbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyservices.Ourpromotionalmaterialsandmessagefocusontheeasewithwhichacustomercanorderourproductsandservices,andhighlightthedifferentiatedconnectivityandentertainmentexperienceandtheconvenienceofonecall,oneconnectionandonebill.Muchofouradvertisingisdevelopedcentrallyandcustomizedforourregions.Amongotherfactors,wemonitorcustomerperceptions,marketingeffortsandcompetition,toincreaseourresponsivenessandtheeffectivenessofourefforts.OurfootprinthasseverallargecollegemarketswherewemarketspecializedproductsandservicestostudentsforMDUs,suchasdormitoriesandapartmentcomplexes.

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WehaveseparatededicatedsalesteamsforourSMBandenterpriseofferingsanddedicatedserviceteamstosupportSMBandenterpriseclients.

Altice Technical Services

ThereorganizationofourtechnicalworkforceintoATS,whichisownedbyAlticeN.V.andATSmanagement,ismodeledonAlticeN.V.'ssuccessfulimplementationofasimilarstrategyinitsotheroperations.InmostothermarketsinwhichAlticeN.V.operates,itseparateshomeinstallation,repair,outsideplantmaintenanceandnetworkconstructionelementsofitsoperatingcompaniesintostandaloneservicescompaniesthatprovidetheseservicestoitsoperatingcompaniesand,insomecases,thirdparties.WeandAlticeN.V.believethisseparationenablesbothbusinessestobemorefocusedandefficientintheircorecompetencies,withAlticeN.V.'soperatingbusinessenjoyingfinancialsavingsandhigherlevelsofcustomersatisfactionasaresultofthetailoredfocusofthetechnicalservicesbusinessanditsowner-operatorculture.Inaddition,webelievetheinstallation,repair,outsideplantmaintenanceandnetworkconstructionserviceswereceivefromATSwillbeofhigherqualityandatalowercostthanwecouldachievewithoutATS,includingfortheconstructionofournewFTTHnetwork.

Customer Experience

Webelievecustomerserviceisthecornerstoneofourbusiness.Accordingly,wemakeaconcertedefforttocontinuallyimproveeachcustomer'sexperienceandhavemadesignificantinvestmentsinourpeople,processesandtechnologytoenhanceourcustomers'experienceandtoreducethenumberoftimescustomersneedtocontactus.Theinsightsfromoperationalmetricshelpusfocusourimprovementefforts.Forexample,welinkinternalsalesincentivestoearlychurnandproductmixasopposedtomoretraditionalcriteriaofnewsales,inordertorefocusourorganizationawayfromchurnretentiontochurnprevention.ThenumberoftechnicalservicecallshandledbyourrepresentativesinMarch2017was23.8%lowercomparedtoMarch2016whilethenumberofcustomerservicecallshandledbyourrepresentativeswas17.3%loweroverthesameperiod.See"Business—OurBusinessStrategy—EnhancetheCustomerExperience."

Ourcustomercarecentersaremanagedandoperatedlocally,withthedeploymentandexecutionofend-to-endcarestrategiesandinitiativesconductedonasite-by-sitebasis.WehaveresidentialandcommercialcustomercarecenterslocatedinNewark,NJ;Jericho,NY;Bronx,NY;Melville,NY;Tyler,TX;Lubbock,TX;Parkersburg,WV;andLakeHavasu,AZ.Ourcustomercarecentersfunctionasanintegratedsystemandutilizesoftwareprogramsthatprovideincreasedefficienciesandlimitedwait-timesforcustomersrequiringsupport.

ATS'fieldtechniciansandschedulersutilizethesamesoftwareprogramsforcustomersrequiringin-personsupport.Weprovideservicetoourcustomers24hoursaday,sevendaysaweek,andwehavesystemsthatallowourcustomercarecenterstobeaccessedandmanagedremotelyintheeventthatsystemsfunctionalityistemporarilylost,whichprovidesourcustomersaccesstocustomerservicewithlimiteddisruption.

Wealsoutilizeourcustomerportaltoenableourcustomerstoviewandpaytheirbillsonline,obtainusefulinformationandperformvariousequipmenttroubleshootingprocedures.Ourcustomersmayalsoobtainsupportthroughouronlinechat,e-mailfunctionalityandsocialmediawebsites,includingTwitterandFacebook.

Network Management

OurcablesystemsaregenerallydesignedwithanHFCarchitecturethathasproventobehighlyflexibleinmeetingtheincreasingneedsofourcustomers.Wedeliveroursignalsvialaser-fedfiberopticcablefromcontrolcentersknownasheadendsandhubstoindividualnodes.Eachnodeis

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connectedtotheindividualhomesservedbyus.Aprimarybenefitofthisdesignisthatitpushesfiberopticsclosertoourcustomers'homes,whichallowsustosubdivideoursystemsintosmallerservicegroupsandmakecapitalinvestmentsonlyinservicegroupsexperiencinghigherthanaverageservicegrowth.

AsofDecember31,2016,approximately96%ofourbasicpaytelevisioncustomerswereservedbysystemswithacapacityofatleast750MHzandapproximately300homespernode.OurOptimumnetworkhasbeenupgratedtonearlytriplethemaximumavailablebroadbandspeedsandwehaveexpandedourGbpsbroadbandservicetoapproximately60%ofourSuddenlinkfootprint,comparedtoapproximately40%priortotheSuddenlinkAcquisition.Morethan99%ofourresidentialbroadbandInternetcustomersareconnectedtoournationalbackbonewithapresenceinmajorcarrieraccesspointsinNewYork,Dallas,Chicago,SanJose,WashingtonD.C.andPhoenix.ThispresenceallowsustoavoidsignificantInternettransitcostsbyestablishingpeeringrelationshipswithmajorInternetserviceandcontentprovidersenablingdirectconnectivitywiththemattheseaccesspoints.

ALTICE USA NATIONAL NETWORK MAP

WealsohaveanetworkingcachingarchitecturethatplaceshighlyviewedInternettrafficfromthelargestInternet-basedcontentprovidersattheedgeofthenetworkclosesttothecustomertoreducebandwidthrequirementsacrossournationalbackbone,thusreducingoperatingexpense.ThiscollectivenetworkarchitecturealsoprovidesuswiththecapabilitytomanagetrafficacrossseveralInternetaccesspoints,thushelpingtoensureInternetaccessredundancyandqualityofserviceforourcustomers.Additionally,ournationalbackboneconnectsmostofoursystems,whichallowsforanefficientandeconomicaldeploymentofservicesfromourcentralizedplatformsthatincludetelephone,VOD,networkDVR,commonpaytelevisioncontent,broadbandInternet,hostedbusinesssolutions,provisioning,e-mailandotherrelatedservices.

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Suddenlinkfootprint.WebelievethisFTTHnetworkwillbemoreresilientwithreducedmaintenancerequirements,fewerserviceoutagesandlowerpowerusage,whichweexpectwilldrivefurtherstructuralcostefficiencies.

Wehavealsofocusedonsystemreliabilityanddisasterrecoveryaspartofournationalbackboneandprimarysystemstrategy.Forexample,tohelpensureahighlevelofreliabilityofourservices,weimplementedredundantpowercapability,aswellasfiberrouteandcarrierdiversityinournetworksservingmostofourcustomers.Withrespecttodisasterrecovery,weinvestedinourtelephoneplatformarchitectureforgeo-redundancytominimizedowntimeintheeventofadisastertoanysinglefacility.Additionally,weareworkingtoimplementageo-redundantdisasterrecoveryenvironmentforournetworkoperationscentersupportingbothresidentialandbusinesscustomers.

Inaddition,wehaveexpandedandrefinedourbandwidthutilizationincapacityconstrainedsystemsinordertomeetdemandfornewandimprovedadvancedservices.Akeycomponenttoreclaimbandwidthwasthedigitaldeliveryofpaytelevisionchannelsthatwerepreviouslydistributedinanalogthroughthelaunchofdigitalsimulcast,whichduplicatesanalogchannelsasdigitalchannels.Additionally,thedeploymentoflower-costdigitalcustomerpremisesequipment,suchasHDdigitaltransportadapters,enabledtheuseofmoreefficientdigitalchannelsinsteadofanalogchannels,thusallowingthereclamationofexpandedbasicanalogbandwidthinthetargetedsystems.ThisreclaimedanalogbandwidthcouldthenberepurposedforotheradvancedservicessuchasadditionalHDTVservicesandfasterInternetaccessspeeds.Thistechnologyhastheaddedbenefitofprovidingimprovedpictureandsoundqualitytocustomersformostoftheirpaytelevisionprogramming.

Information Technology

OurITsystemsconsistofbilling,customerrelationshipmanagement,businessandoperationalsupportandsalesforcemanagementsystems.WeareupdatingandsimplifyingourITinfrastructurethroughfurtherinvestments,focusingoncostefficiencies,improvedsystemreliability,functionalityandscalabilityandenhancingtheabilityofourITinfrastructuretomeetourongoingbusinessobjectives.Further,wehavemadesignificantprogressinintegratingandconsolidatingtheITplatformsandsystemsandstreamliningtheprocessesofOptimumandSuddenlink,whichhasdrivenoperatingefficiencies.Additionally,throughinvestmentinourITplatformsandfocusonprocessimprovement,wehavesimplifiedandharmonizedourserviceofferingbundles,optimizedourtechnicalservicedeliveryandimprovedcustomerservice.

Suppliers

Customer Premise and Network Equipment

Wepurchaseset-topboxesandothercustomerpremiseequipmentfromalimitednumberofvendorsbecauseeachofourcablesystemsusesoneortwoproprietarytechnologyarchitectures.WealsobuyHD,HD/DVRsandVODequipment,routers,includingthecomponentsofournewhomecommunicationshub,andothernetworkequipmentfromalimitednumberofsuppliers,includingAlticeLabs.See"RiskFactors—RiskFactorsRelatingtoOurBusiness—Werelyonnetworkandinformationsystemsforouroperationsandadisruptionorfailureof,ordefectsin,thosesystemsmaydisruptouroperations,damageourreputationwithcustomersandadverselyaffectourresultsofoperations."

Broadband and Telephone Connectivity

WedeliverbroadbandandtelephonyservicesthroughourHFCnetwork.WeusecircuitsthatareeitherownedbyusorleasedfromthirdpartiestoconnecttotheInternetandthepublicswitchedtelephonenetwork.Wepayfeesforleasedcircuitsbasedontheamountofcapacityavailabletoitand

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payforInternetconnectivitybasedontheamountofIP-basedtrafficreceivedfromandsentovertheothercarrier'snetwork.

Competition

Weoperateinahighlycompetitive,consumer-drivenindustryandwecompeteagainstavarietyofbroadband,paytelevisionandtelephonyprovidersanddeliverysystems,includingbroadbandcommunicationscompanies,wirelessdataandtelephonyproviders,satellitedeliveredvideosignals,Internet-deliveredvideocontentandbroadcasttelevisionsignalsavailabletoresidentialandbusinesscustomersinourserviceareas.Webelieveourleadingmarketpositionsinourfootprint,technologicallyadvancednetworkinfrastructure,includingourFTTHbuild-out,ournewhomecommunicationshubandourfocusonenhancingthecustomerexperience,consistentwiththeAlticeWay,favorablypositionustocompeteinourindustry.Seealso"RiskFactors—RiskFactorsRelatingtoOurBusiness—Weoperateinahighlycompetitivebusinessenvironmentwhichcouldmateriallyadverselyaffectourbusiness,financialcondition,resultsofoperationsandliquidity."

Broadband Services Competition

Ourbroadbandservicesfacecompetitionfrombroadbandcommunicationscompanies'DSL,FTTHandwirelessbroadbandofferingsaswellasfromavarietyofcompaniesthatofferotherformsofonlineservices,includingsatellite-basedbroadbandservices.CurrentandfuturefixedandwirelessInternetservices,suchas3G,4Gand5GfixedandwirelessbroadbandservicesandWi-Finetworks,anddevicessuchaswirelessdatacards,tabletsandsmartphones,andmobilewirelessroutersthatconnecttosuchdevices,maycompetewithourbroadbandservices.

Pay Television Services Competition

Wefaceintensecompetitionfrombroadbandcommunicationscompanieswithfiber-basednetworks,primarilyVerizon,whichhasconstructedaFTTHnetworkplantthatpassesasignificantnumberofhouseholdsinourOptimumservicearea.WeestimatethatVerizoniscurrentlyabletosellafiber-basedpaytelevisionservice,aswellasbroadbandandVoIPservices,toatleasthalfofthehouseholdsinourOptimumservicearea.Inaddition,FrontierofferspaytelevisionserviceincompetitionwithusinmostofourConnecticutservicearea.

WealsocompetewithDBSproviders,suchasDirecTV(asubsidiaryofAT&TInc.)andDISH.DirecTVandDISHofferone-waysatellite-deliveredpre-packagedprogrammingservicesthatarereceivedbyrelativelysmallandinexpensivereceivingdishes.DirecTVhasexclusivearrangementswiththeNationalFootballLeaguethatgiveitaccesstoprogrammingthatwecannotoffer.AT&TalsohasanagreementtoacquireTimeWarnerInc.,whichownsanumberofcablenetworks,includingTBS,CNNandHBO,andWarnerBros.Entertainment,whichproducestelevision,filmandhome-videocontent.However,webelievecable-deliveredVODservices,whichincludeHDprogramming,offeracompetitiveadvantagetoDBSservicebecausecableheadendscanprovidetwo-waycommunicationtodeliveralargevolumeofprogrammingwhichcustomerscanaccessandcontrolindependently,whereasDBStechnologycanonlymakeavailableamuchsmalleramountofprogrammingwithDVR-likecustomercontrol.

Ourpaytelevisionservicesalsofacecompetitionfromanumberofothersources,includingcompaniesthatdelivermovies,televisionshowsandotherpaytelevisionprogrammingoverbroadbandInternetconnectionstotelevisions,computers,tabletsandmobiledevices,suchasHulu,iTunes,AmazonPrime,Netflix,YouTube,PlaystationVue,DirecTVNowandSlingTV.

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Telephony Services Competition

Ourtelephonyservicecompeteswithwireline,wirelessandOTTphoneproviders,suchasVonage,Skype,GoogleTalk,Facetime,WhatsAppandmagicJack,aswellascompaniesthatsellphonecardsatacostperminuteforbothnationalandinternationalservice.Inaddition,wecompetewithotherformsofcommunication,suchastextmessagingoncellularphones,instantmessaging,socialnetworkingservices,videoconferencingandemail.Theincreaseinthenumberofdifferenttechnologiescapableofcarryingtelephonyservicesandthenumberofalternativecommunicationoptionsavailabletocustomersaswellasthereplacementofwirelineservicesbywirelesshaveintensifiedthecompetitiveenvironmentinwhichweoperateourtelephonyservices.

Business Services Competition

Weoperateinhighlycompetitivebusinesstelecommunicationsmarketandcompeteprimarilywithlocalincumbenttelephonecompanies,especiallyAT&T,CenturyLink,FrontierandVerizon,aswellasfromavarietyofothernationalandregionalbusinessservicescompetitors.

Advertising Sales Competition

Wefaceintensecompetitionforadvertisingrevenueacrossmanydifferentplatformsandfromawiderangeoflocalandnationalcompetitors.Advertisingcompetitionhasincreasedandwilllikelycontinuetoincreaseasnewformatsseektoattractthesameadvertisers.Wecompeteforadvertisingrevenueagainst,amongothers,localbroadcaststations,nationalcableandbroadcastnetworks,radiostations,printmediaandonlineadvertisingcompaniesandcontentproviders.

Properties

WeownourheadquartersbuildinglocatedinBethpage,NewYorkwithapproximately558,000squarefeetofspace.Inaddition,weownorleaserealestatethroughoutouroperatingareaswherecertainofourcallcenters,corporatefacilities,businessoffices,earthstations,transponders,microwavetowers,warehouses,headendequipment,hubsites,accessstudiosandmicrowavereceivingantennaearelocated.

Ourprincipalphysicalassetsconsistofcableoperatingplantandequipment,includingsignalreceiving,encodinganddecodingdevices,headendfacilities,fiberoptictransportnetworks,coaxialanddistributionsystemsandequipmentatornearcustomers'homesorplacesofbusinessforeachofthesystems.Thesignalreceivingapparatustypicallyincludesatower,antenna,ancillaryelectronicequipmentandearthstationsforreceptionofsatellitesignals.Headendfacilitiesarelocatednearthereceivingdevices.Ourdistributionsystemconsistsprimarilyofcoaxialandfiberopticcablesandrelatedelectronicequipment.Customerpremiseequipmentconsistsofset-topdevices,cablemodems,Internetrouters,wirelessdevicesandmediaterminaladaptersfortelephone.Ourcableplantandrelatedequipmentgenerallyareattachedtoutilitypolesunderpolerentalagreementswithlocalpublicutilities;althoughinsomeareasthedistributioncableisburiedinundergroundductsordirectlyintrenches.Thephysicalcomponentsofthecablesystemsrequiremaintenanceandperiodicupgradingtoimprovesystemperformanceandcapacity.Inaddition,weoperateanetworkoperationscenterthatmonitorsournetwork24hoursaday,sevendaysaweek,helpingtoensureahighqualityofserviceandreliabilityforbothourresidentialandcommercialcustomers.Weownmostofourservicevehicles.

Webelieveourproperties,bothownedandleased,areingoodconditionandaresuitableandadequateforouroperations.

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Intellectual Property

Werelyonourpatents,copyrights,trademarksandtradesecrets,aswellaslicensesandotheragreementswithourvendorsandotherparties,touseourtechnologies,conductouroperationsandsellourproductsandservices.WealsorelyonouraccesstotheproprietarytechnologyofAlticeN.V.,includingAlticeLabs.Webelieveweownorhavetherighttousealloftheintellectualpropertythatisnecessaryfortheoperationofourbusinessaswecurrentlyconductit.

Employees and Labor Relations

AsofDecember31,2016,wehadapproximately16,000employeesofwhich227werecoveredundercollectivebargainingagreements.OnMarch10,2017,anadditional100employeesbecamerepresentedbyaunion.Webelieveourrelationswithemployeesaresatisfactory.

Legal Proceedings

Cable Operations Litigation

In re Cablevision Consumer Litigation. FollowingexpirationoftheaffiliationagreementsforcarriageofcertainFoxbroadcaststationsandcablenetworksonOctober16,2010,NewsCorporationterminateddeliveryoftheprogrammingfeedstoOptimum,andasaresult,thosestationsandnetworkswereunavailableonOptimum'scabletelevisionsystems.OnOctober30,2010,OptimumandFoxreachedanagreementonnewaffiliationagreementsforthesestationsandnetworks,andcarriagewasrestored.SeveralpurportedclassactionlawsuitsweresubsequentlyfiledonbehalfofOptimum'scustomersseekingrecoveryforthelackofFoxprogramming.ThoselawsuitswereconsolidatedinanactionbeforetheU.S.DistrictCourtfortheEasternDistrictofNewYork,andaconsolidatedcomplaintwasfiledinthatcourtonFebruary22,2011.Plaintiffsassertedclaimsforbreachofcontract,unjustenrichment,andconsumerfraud,seekingunspecifiedcompensatorydamages,punitivedamagesandattorneys'fees.OnMarch28,2012,theCourtruledonOptimum'smotiontodismiss,denyingthemotionwithregardtoplaintiffs'breachofcontractclaim,butgrantingitwithregardtotheremainingclaims,whichweredismissed.OnApril16,2012,plaintiffsfiledasecondconsolidatedamendedcomplaint,whichassertsaclaimonlyforbreachofcontract.Optimum'sanswerwasfiledonMay2,2012.OnOctober10,2012,plaintiffsfiledamotionforclasscertificationandonDecember13,2012,amotionforpartialsummaryjudgment.OnMarch31,2014,theCourtgrantedplaintiffs'motionforclasscertification,anddeniedwithoutprejudiceplaintiffs'motionforsummaryjudgment.OnMay30,2014,theCourtapprovedtheformofclassnotice,andonOctober7,2014,approvedtheclassnoticedistributionplan.Theclassnoticedistributionhasbeencompleted,andtheopt-outperiodexpiredonFebruary27,2015.ExpertdiscoverycommencedonMay5,2014andconcludedonDecember8and28,2015,whentheCourtruledonthependingexpertdiscoverymotions.OnJanuary26,2016,theCourtapprovedascheduleforfilingofsummaryjudgmentmotions.PlaintiffsfiledamotionforsummaryjudgmentonMarch31,2016.OptimumfileditsownsummaryjudgmentmotiononJune13,2016.Thepartiesareactivelyengagedinsettlementdiscussionsalthoughfinancialtermshavenotyetbeenfinalized.Themotionsforsummaryjudgmenthavebeendeniedwithleavetore-fileintheeventthediscussionsbetweenthepartiesarenotsuccessful.IntheperiodendedJune21,2016toDecember31,2016,Optimumrecordedanestimatedliabilityassociatedwithapotentialsettlementtotaling$5.2million.Theamountultimatelypaidinconnectionwithapossiblesettlementcouldexceedtheamountrecorded.

Patent Litigation

CertainsubsidiariesoftheCompanyarenamedasdefendantsincertainlawsuitsclaiminginfringementofvariouspatentsrelatingtovariousaspectsoftheCompany'sbusinesses.Incertainofthesecasesotherindustryparticipantsarealsodefendants.IncertainofthesecasestheCompany

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expectsthatanypotentialliabilitywouldbetheresponsibilityoftheCompany'sanditssubsidiaries'equipmentvendorspursuanttoapplicablecontractualindemnificationprovisions.TheCompanybelievesthattheclaimsarewithoutmeritandintendstodefendtheactionsvigorously,butisunabletopredicttheoutcomeoftheselawsuitsorreasonablyestimatearangeofpossibleloss.

Other Litigation

Inadditiontothemattersdiscussedabove,theCompanyispartytovariouslawsuits,someinvolvingclaimsforsubstantialdamages,intheordinarycourseofbusiness.AlthoughtheoutcomeoftheseothermatterscannotbepredictedandtheimpactofthefinalresolutionoftheseothermattersontheCompany'sresultsofoperationsinaparticularsubsequentreportingperiodisnotknown,managementdoesnotbelievethattheresolutionoftheseotherlawsuitswillintheaggregatehaveamaterialadverseeffectonthefinancialpositionoftheCompanyortheabilityoftheCompanytomeetitsfinancialobligationsastheybecomedue.

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REGULATION

Ourcableandrelatedservicesaresubjecttoavarietyoffederal,stateandlocallawandregulations.TheCommunicationsAct,andtherules,regulationsandpoliciesoftheFCC,aswellasotherfederalandstatelawsgoverningcabletelevision,communications,consumerprotection,privacyandrelatedmatters,affectsignificantaspectsofourcablesystemandservicesoperations.

Thefollowingparagraphsdescribetheexistinglegalandregulatoryrequirementswebelievearemostsignificanttoourcablesystemoperationstoday.Ourbusinesscanbedramaticallyimpactedbychangestotheexistingregulatoryframework,whethertriggeredbylegislative,administrativeorjudicialrulings.

Cable Television

Franchising. TheCommunicationsActrequirescableoperatorstoobtainanon-exclusivefranchisefromstateorlocalfranchisingauthoritiestoprovidecableservice.Althoughthetermsoffranchiseagreementsdifferfromjurisdictiontojurisdiction,theytypicallyrequirepaymentoffranchisefeesandcontainregulatoryprovisionsaddressing,amongotherthings,useoftherightofway,servicequality,cableservicetoschoolsandotherpublicinstitutions,insurance,indemnityandsalesofassetsorchangesinownership.Stateandlocalfranchisingauthority,however,mustbeexercisedconsistentwiththeCommunicationsAct,whichsetslimitsonfranchisingauthorities'powers,includinglimitingfranchisefeestonomorethan5%ofgrossrevenuesfromtheprovisionofcableservice,prohibitingfranchisingauthoritiesfromrequiringustocarryspecificprogrammingservices,andprotectingtherenewalexpectationoffranchiseesbylimitingthefactorsafranchisingauthoritymayconsiderandrequiringadueprocesshearingbeforedenyingrenewal.Evenwhenfranchisesarerenewed,however,thefranchiseauthoritymay,exceptwhereprohibitedbyapplicablelaw,seektoimposenewandmoreonerousrequirementsasaconditionofrenewal.Similarly,ifafranchisingauthority'sconsentisrequiredforthepurchaseorsaleofacablesystem,thefranchisingauthoritymayattempttoimposemoreburdensomerequirementsasaconditionforprovidingitsconsent.Cablefranchisesgenerallyaregrantedforfixedtermsandinmanycasesincludemonetarypenaltiesfornoncompliance.Theymayalsobeterminableifthefranchiseefailstocomplywithmaterialprovisions.

Thetraditionalcablefranchisingregimeisundergoingsignificantchangeasaresultofvariousfederalandstateactions.Severalstateshavereducedoreliminatedtheroleoflocal,municipalgovernmentinfranchisinginfavorofstateorsystem-widefranchises,andthetrendhasbeentowardconsolidationoffranchisingauthorityatthestatelevel,inparttoaccommodatetheinterestsofnewbroadbandandcableentrantsoverthelastdecade.Atthesametime,theFCChasadoptedrulesthatstreamlineentryfornewcompetitors(suchasthoseaffiliatedwithbroadbandcommunicationscompanies)andreducecertainfranchisingburdensforthesenewentrants.TheFCCadoptedmoremodestreliefforexistingcableoperators.

Pricing and Packaging. TheCommunicationsActandtheFCC'sruleslimitthescopeofpriceregulationforcabletelevisionservices.Amongotherlimitations,franchisingauthoritiesmayregulateratesforonly"basic"cableservice.In2015,theFCCadoptedanorder(whichisnowunderappeal)reversingitshistoricapproachtothislocalrateregulation.Previously,rateregulationwasineffectinacommunityunlessanduntilacableoperatorsuccessfullypetitionedtheFCCforreliefbyshowingtheexistenceof"effectivecompetition"(asdefinedunderfederallaw)inthecommunity.TheFCC's2015Orderreversedthatpresumption,barringfranchiseauthorityrateregulationabsentanaffirmativeshowingbythefranchisingauthoritythatthereisanabsenceofeffectivecompetition.Asnoneofourfranchiseauthoritieshavefiledthenecessaryrateregulationcertification,noneofourpaytelevisioncustomersarecurrentlysubjecttorateregulation.Ourfranchiseauthoritiesgenerallyretaintherighttocertifyanabsenceofeffectivecompetitioninthefuture,butthe2015Order(unlessoverturned)shouldmakeitmoredifficultforthefranchiseauthoritiestodoso.

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Therehavebeenfrequentcallstoimposefurtherrateregulationonthecableindustry.ItispossiblethatCongressortheFCCmayadoptnewconstraintsontheretailpricingorpackagingofcableprogramming.Forexample,therehasbeenlegislativeandregulatoryinterestinrequiringcableoperatorstoofferhistoricallybundledprogrammingservicesonanàlacartebasis.Inaddition,theFCCrecentlyinitiatedaproceedingexploringhowprogrammingpracticesinvolvingMVPDsaffecttheavailabilityofdiverseandindependentprogramming.Asweattempttorespondtoachangingmarketplacewithcompetitivemarketingandpricingpractices,wemayfaceregulationsthatimpedeourabilitytocompete.

Must-Carry/Retransmission Consent. Cableoperatorsarerequiredtocarry,withoutcompensation,programmingtransmittedbymostlocalcommercialandnoncommercialbroadcasttelevisionstationsthatelect"mustcarry"status.

Alternatively,localcommercialbroadcasttelevisionstationsmayelect"retransmissionconsent,"givinguptheirmust-carryrightandinsteadnegotiatingwithcablesystemsthetermsonwhichthecablesystemsmaycarrythestation'sprogrammingcontent.Cablesystemsgenerallymaynotcarryabroadcaststationthathaselectedretransmissionconsentwithoutthestation'sconsent.Thetermsofretransmissionconsentagreementsfrequentlyincludethepaymentofcompensationtothestation.

Broadcaststationsmustelect"mustcarry"orretransmissionconsenteverythreeyears.Asubstantialnumberoflocalbroadcaststationscurrentlycarriedbyourcablesystemshaveelectedtonegotiateforretransmissionconsent.Inthemostrecentretransmissionconsentnegotiations,populartelevisionstationshavedemandedsubstantialcompensationincreases,therebyincreasingouroperatingcosts.

Ownership Limitations. Federalregulationofthecommunicationsfieldtraditionallyincludedahostofownershiprestrictions,whichlimitedthesizeofcertainmediaentitiesandrestrictedtheirabilitytoenterintocompetingenterprises.Throughaseriesoflegislative,regulatory,andjudicialactions,mostoftheserestrictionshavebeeneithereliminatedorsubstantiallyrelaxed.Changesinthisregulatoryareacouldalterthebusinessenvironmentinwhichweoperate.

Set-Top Boxes. TheCommunicationsActincludesaprovisionthatrequirestheFCCtotakecertainstepstosupportthedevelopmentofaretailmarketfor"navigationdevices,"suchascableset-topboxes.Asaresult,theFCChasadoptedcertainmandates,fromtimetotime,torequirecableoperatorstoaccommodatethirdpartynavigationdevices,sometimesimposingsubstantialdevelopmentandoperatingrequirementsontheindustry.In2016,theFCCundertookanadditionalrulemakingaimedatextendingsomeofthesemandatestorequirethatMVPDsaccommodatethirdpartyapplicationswouldallowaccessMVPDvideocontentwithouttheneedforaset-topboxandwithoutusingoraccessinganMVPDsuserinterface.Whilethatefforthasnotadvanced,theFCCmayinthefutureconsiderimplementingsimilarmeasurestopromotethecompetitiveavailabilityofretailset-topboxesorthirdpartynavigationoptionsthatcouldimpactourcustomers'experience,ourabilitytocaptureuserinteractionstorefineandenhanceourservices,andourabilitytoprovideaconsistentcustomersupportenvironment.

PEG and Leased Access. Franchisingauthoritiesmayrequirethatwesupportthedeliveryandsupportforpublic,educational,orgovernmental("PEG")channelsonourcablesystems.InadditiontoprovidingPEGchannels,wemustmakealimitednumberofcommercialleasedaccesschannelsavailabletothirdparties(includingpartieswithpotentiallycompetitivepaytelevisionservices)atregulatedrates.TheFCCadoptedrevisedrulesseveralyearsagomandatingasignificantreductionintheratesthatoperatorscanchargecommercialleasedaccessusers.Theseruleswerestayed,however,byafederalcourt,pendingacableindustryappeal.Thismattercurrentlyremainspending,andtherevisedrulesarenotyetineffect.Althoughcommercialleasedaccessactivityhistoricallyhasbeen

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relativelylimited,increasedactivityinthisareacouldfurtherburdenthechannelcapacityofourcablesystems.

Pole Attachments. Thecompanymakesextensiveuseofutilitypolesandconduitownedbyotherutilitiestoattachandinstallthefacilitiesthatareintegraltoournetworkandservices.TheCommunicationsActrequiresmostutilitiestoprovidecablesystemswithaccesstopolesandconduitsforaccesstoattachsuchfacilitiesatregulatedrates.States(or,wherestateschoosenottoregulate,theFCC)regulateutilitycompanyratesfortherentalofpoleandconduitspaceusedbycompanies,includingoperatorslikeus,toprovidecable,telecommunicationsservices,andInternetaccessservices,unlessstatesestablishtheirownregulationsinthisarea.Manystatesinwhichweoperatehaveelectedtosettheirownpoleattachmentrules.

In2011andagainin2015,theFCCamendeditspoleattachmentrulestopromotebroadbanddeployment.The2011orderallowsfornewpenaltiesincertaincasesinvolvingunauthorizedattachments,butgenerallystrengthensthecableindustry'sabilitytoaccessinvestor-ownedutilitypolesonreasonablerates,termsandconditions.Additionally,the2011orderreducesthefederalrateformulapreviouslyapplicableto"telecommunications"attachmentstocloselyapproximatethemorefavorablerateformulaapplicableto"cable"attachments.The2015Order(whichisnowunderappeal)continuesthisratereconciliation,effectivelyclosingaremaining"loophole"thatpotentiallyallowedforsignificantlyhigherratesfortelecommunicationsattachmentsincertainscenarios.Neitherthe2011ordernorthe2015Orderdirectlyaffectstherateinstatesthatself-regulate(ratherthanallowingtheFCCtoregulate)polerates,butmanyofthosestateshavesubstantiallythesamerateforcableandtelecommunicationsattachments.Adversechangestothepoleattachmentratestructure,rate,andclassificationscouldsignificantlyincreaseourannualpoleattachmentcosts.

Program Access. Theprogramaccessrulesgenerallyprohibitacableoperatorfromimproperlyinfluencinganaffiliatedsatellite-deliveredcableprogrammingservicetodiscriminateunfairlyagainstanunaffiliateddistributorwherethepurposeoreffectofsuchinfluenceistosignificantlyhinderorpreventthecompetitorfromprovidingsatellite-deliveredcableprogramming.FCCrulesalsoallowacompetingdistributortobringacomplaintagainstacable-affiliatedterrestrially-deliveredprogrammeroritsaffiliatedcableoperatorforallegedviolationsofthisrule,andseekreformedtermsofcarriageasremedy.

Program Carriage. TheFCC'sprogramcarriagerulesprohibitusfromrequiringthatanunaffiliatedprogrammergrantusafinancialinterestorexclusivecarriagerightsasaconditionofitscarriageonourcablesystemsandprohibitusfromunfairlydiscriminatingagainstunaffiliatedprogrammersinthetermsandconditionsofcarriageonthebasisoftheirnonaffiliation.

OnOctober12,2011,GameShowNetwork("GSN")filedaprogramcarriagecomplaintagainstOptimum,allegingthatwediscriminatedagainstitinthetermsandconditionsofcarriagebasedonGSN'slackofaffiliationwithus.AlthoughtheEnforcementBureauoftheFCCrecommendedonOctober15,2015,thattheadministrativelawjudgeadjudicatingthisdisputefindinourfavorbecauseGSNhadnotsatisfieditsburdenofprovingthatwediscriminatedagainstitonthebasisofaffiliation,theadministrativelawjudgeissuedhisinitialdecisioninGSN'sfavoronNovember23,2016,requiringthatwerestoreGSNtotheexpandedbasictier.WehaveappealedthisdecisiontotheFCCandareseekingtodelayimplementationoftheremedyorderedbytheadministrativelawjudgependingresolutionoftheappeal.WebelieveGSN'sclaimsarewithoutmeritandwearedefendingourselvesvigorously.

Exclusive Access to Multitenant Buildings. TheFCChasprohibitedcableoperatorsfromenteringintoorenforcingexclusiveagreementswithownersofmultitenantbuildingsunderwhichtheoperatoristheonlyMVPDwithaccesstothebuilding.

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CALM Act. TheFCC'srulesrequireustoensurethatallcommercialscarriedonourcableservicecomplywithspecifiedvolumestandards.

Privacy and Data Security. Inthecourseofprovidingourservices,wecollectcertaininformationaboutoursubscribersandtheiruseofourservices.Wealsocollectcertaininformationregardingpotentialsubscribersandotherindividuals.Ourcollection,use,disclosureandotherhandlingofinformationissubjecttoavarietyoffederalandstateprivacyrequirements,includingthoseimposedspecificallyoncableoperatorsandtelecommunicationsserviceprovidersbytheCommunicationsAct.Wearealsosubjecttodatasecurityobligations,aswellasrequirementstoprovidenoticetoindividualsandgovernmentalentitiesintheeventofcertaindatasecuritybreaches,andsuchbreaches,dependingontheirscopeandconsequences,mayleadtolitigationandenforcementactionswiththepotentialofsubstantialmonetaryforfeituresortoadverselyaffectourbrand.

Ascableoperatorsprovideinteractiveandotheradvancedservices,additionalprivacyanddatasecurityrequirementsmayarisethroughlegislation,regulationorjudicialdecisions.Forexample,theVideoPrivacyProtectionActof1988hasbeenextendedtocoveronlineinteractiveservicesthroughwhichcustomerscanbuyorrentmovies.Inaddition,Congress,theFTC,andotherlawmakersandregulatorsareallconsideringwhethertoadoptadditionalmeasuresthatcouldimpactthecollection,use,anddisclosureofsubscriberinformationinconnectionwiththedeliveryofadvertisingandotherservicestoconsumerscustomizedtotheirinterests.InOctober2016,theFCCadoptednewprivacyanddatasecurityrulesgoverningtheuseofcustomerinformationbybroadbandISPs,includingcableISPsandprovidersofVoIP.Thesenewrulespermitthecollectionanduseofnon-sensitivecustomerinformationsubjecttothecustomers'abilitytooptout,butrequirethecustomers'opt-inbeforeaccess,useordisclosureofsensitiveproprietaryinformation.ThesenewrulesaremorestringentthantheFTC'sprivacystandards.TheFCCsuspendedthedatasecurityportionoftheserulesinFebruary.InMarch,bothhousesofCongressvotedtooverturnalloftherules.ThislegislationwassignedbythePresidentinAprilanditisnoweffective.

Federal Copyright Regulation. Wearerequiredtopaycopyrightroyaltyfeesonasemi-annualbasistoreceiveastatutorycompulsorylicensetocarrybroadcasttelevisioncontent.Thesefeesaresubjecttoperiodicauditbythecontentowners.Theamountofacableoperator'sroyaltyfeepaymentsaredeterminedbyastatutoryformulathattakesintoaccountvariousfactors,includingtheamountof"grossreceipts"receivedfromsubscribersfor"basic"service,thenumberof"distant"broadcastsignalscarriedandthecharacteristicsofthosedistantsignals(e.g.,network,independentornoncommercial).Certainelementsoftheroyaltyformulaaresubjecttoadjustmentfromtimetotime,whichcanleadtoincreasesintheamountofoursemi-annualroyaltypayments.TheU.S.CopyrightOffice,whichadministersthecollectionofroyaltyfees,hasmaderecommendationstoCongressforchangesinoreliminationofthestatutorycompulsorylicensesforcabletelevisioncarriageofbroadcastsignalsandtheU.S.GovernmentAccountabilityOfficeisconductingastatutorily-mandatedinquiryintowhetherthecablecompulsorylicenseshouldbephasedout.Changestocopyrightregulationscouldadverselyaffecttheabilityofourcablesystemstoobtainsuchprogramming,andcouldincreasethecostofsuchprogramming.Similarly,wemustobtainmusicrightsforlocallyoriginatedprogrammingandadvertisingfromthemajormusicperformingrightsorganizations.Theselicensingfeeshavebeenthesourceoflitigationinthepast,andwecannotpredictwithcertaintywhetherlicensefeedisputesmayariseinthefuture.

Access for Persons with Disabilities. TheFCC'srulesrequireustoensurethatpersonswithdisabilitiescanmorefullyaccesstheprogrammingwecarry.Wearerequiredtoprovideclosedcaptionsandpassthroughvideodescriptiontosubscribersonsomenetworkswecarry,andtoprovideaneasymeansofactivatingclosedcaptioningandtoensuretheaudioaccessibilityofemergencyinformationnavigationcapabilitiesofourvideoofferings.

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Other Regulation. Wearesubjecttovariousotherregulations,includingthoserelatedtopoliticalbroadcasting;homewiring;theblackoutofcertainnetworkandsyndicatedprogramming;prohibitionsontransmittingobsceneprogramming;limitationsonadvertisinginchildren'sprogramming;andstandardsforemergencyalerts,aswellastelemarketingandgeneralconsumerprotectionlawsandequalemploymentopportunityobligations.TheFCCalsoimposesvarioustechnicalstandardsonouroperations.IntheaftermathofSuperstormSandy,theFCCandthestatesareexaminingwhethernewrequirementsarenecessarytoimprovetheresiliencyofcommunicationsnetworks,potentiallyincludingcablenetworks.Eachoftheseregulationsrestrictsourbusinesspracticestovaryingdegrees.TheFCCcanaggressivelyenforcecompliancewithitsregulationsandconsumerprotectionpolicies,includingtheimpositionofsubstantialmonetarysanctions.ItispossiblethatCongressortheFCCwillexpandormodifyitsregulationsofcablesystemsinthefuture,andwecannotpredictatthistimehowthatmightimpactourbusiness.

Broadband

Regulatory Classification. BroadbandInternetaccessservicesweretraditionallyclassifiedbytheFCCas"informationservices"forregulatorypurposes,atypeofservicethatissubjecttoalesserdegreeofregulationthan"telecommunicationsservices."In2015,theFCCreversedthisdeterminationandclassifiedbroadbandInternetaccessservicesas"telecommunicationsservices."ThisreclassificationhassubjectedourbroadbandInternetaccessservicetogreaterregulation,althoughtheFCCdidnotapplyalltelecommunicationsserviceobligationstobroadbandInternetaccessservice.The2015OrderhasbeenupheldbyapanelofUnitedStatesCourtofAppealsfortheDistrictofColumbia,althoughtheorderremainsonappealbeforethatcourtsittingenbanc.The2015OrdercouldhaveamaterialadverseimpactonourbusinessasitmayjustifyadditionalFCCregulationorsupporteffortsbyStatestojustifyadditionalregulationofbroadbandInternetaccessservices.

Net Neutrality. OnFebruary26,2015,theFCCadoptedanew"OpenInternet"frameworkthatexpandeddisclosurerequirementsonISPs,prohibitedblocking,throttling,andpaidprioritizationofInternettrafficonthebasisofthecontent,andimposeda"generalconductstandard"thatprohibitsunreasonableinterferencewiththeabilityofendusersandedgeproviderstoreacheachother.

Access for Persons with Disabilities. TheFCC'srulesrequireustoensurethatpersonswithdisabilitieshaveaccessto"advancedcommunicationsservices"("ACS"),suchaselectronicmessagingandinteroperablevideoconferencing.TheyalsorequirethatcertainpaytelevisionprogrammingdeliveredviaInternetProtocolincludeclosedcaptioningandrequireentitiesdistributingsuchprogrammingtoenduserstopassthroughsuchcaptionsandidentifyprogrammingthatshouldbecaptioned.

Other Regulation. The2015Orderalsosubjectedbroadbandproviders'InternettrafficexchangeratesandpracticestopotentialFCCoversightandcreatedamechanismforthirdpartiestofilecomplaintsregardingthesematters.Inaddition,ourprovisionofInternetservicesalsosubjectsustothelimitationsonuseanddisclosureofusercommunicationsandrecordscontainedintheElectronicCommunicationsPrivacyActof1986.BroadbandInternetaccessserviceisalsosubjecttootherfederalandstateprivacylawsapplicabletoelectroniccommunications.

Additionally,providersofbroadbandInternetaccessservicesmustcomplywithCALEA,whichrequiresproviderstomaketheirservicesandfacilitiesaccessibleforlawenforcementinterceptrequests.VariousotherfederalandstatelawsapplytoprovidersofservicesthatareaccessiblethroughbroadbandInternetaccessservice,includingcopyrightlaws,telemarketinglaws,prohibitionsonobscenity,andabanonunsolicitedcommerciale-mail,andprivacyanddatasecuritylaws.Onlinecontentweprovideisalsosubjecttosomeoftheselaws.

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OtherformsofregulationofbroadbandInternetaccessservicecurrentlybeingconsideredbytheFCC,Congressorstatelegislaturesincludeconsumerprotectionrequirements,cybersecurityrequirements,consumerservicestandards,requirementstocontributetouniversalserviceprogramsandrequirementstoprotectpersonallyidentifiablecustomerdatafromtheft.PendingandfuturelegislationinthisareacouldadverselyaffectouroperationsasanInternetserviceproviderandourrelationshipwithourInternetcustomers.

Additionally,fromtimetotimetheFCCandCongresshaveconsideredwhethertosubjectbroadbandInternetaccessservicestothefederalUniversalServiceFund("USF")contributionrequirements.AnycontributionrequirementsadoptedforInternetaccessserviceswouldimposesignificantnewcostsonourbroadbandInternetservice.Atthesametime,theFCCischangingthemannerinwhichUniversalServicefundsaredistributed.Byfocusingonbroadbandandwirelessdeployment,ratherthantraditionaltelephoneservice,thechangescouldassistsomeofourcompetitorsinmoreeffectivelycompetingwithourserviceofferings

VoIP Services

WeprovidetelephonyservicesusingVoIPtechnology("interconnectedVoIP").TheFCChasadoptedseveralregulationsforinterconnectedVoIPservices,ashaveseveralstates,especiallyasitrelatestocorecustomerandsafetyissuessuchase911,localnumberportability,disabilityaccess,outagereporting,universalservicecontributions,andregulatoryreportingrequirements.TheFCChasnot,however,formallyclassifiedinterconnectedVoIPservicesaseitherinformationservicesortelecommunicationsservices.Inthisvacuum,somestateshaveassertedmoreexpansiverightstoregulateinterconnectedVoIPservices,whileothershaveadoptedlawsthatbarthestatecommissionfromregulatingVoIPservice.

Universal Service. InterconnectedVoIPservicesmustcontributetotheUSFusedtosubsidizecommunicationservicesprovidedtolowincomehouseholds,tocustomersinruralandhighcostareas,andtoschools,libraries,andruralhealthcareproviders.TheamountofuniversalservicecontributionrequiredofinterconnectedVoIPserviceprovidersisbasedonapercentageofrevenuesearnedfrominterstateandinternationalservicesprovidedtoendusers.WeallocateourenduserrevenuesandremitpaymentstotheuniversalservicefundinaccordancewithFCCrules.TheFCChasruledthatstatesmayimposestateuniversalservicefeesoninterconnectedVoIPproviders.

Local Number Portability. TheFCCrequiresinterconnectedVoIPserviceprovidersandtheir"numberingpartners"toensurethattheircustomershavetheabilitytoporttheirtelephonenumberswhenchangingproviders.WealsocontributetofederalfundstomeetthesharedcostsoflocalnumberportabilityandthecostsofNorthAmericanNumberingPlanAdministration.

Intercarrier Compensation. InanOctober2011reformorderandsubsequentclarifyingorders,theFCCrevisedtheregimegoverningpaymentsamongprovidersoftelephonyservicesfortheexchangeofcallsbetweenandamongdifferentnetworks("intercarriercompensation")to,amongotherthings,explicitlyincludeinterconnectedVoIP.InthatOrder,theFCCdeterminedthatintercarriercompensationforallterminatingtraffic,includingVoIPtrafficexchangedinTDMformat,willbephaseddownoverseveralyearstoa"bill-and-keep"regime,withnocompensationbetweencarriersformostterminatingtrafficby2018.

Other Regulation. InterconnectedVoIPserviceprovidersarerequiredtoprovideenhanced911emergencyservicestotheircustomers;protectcustomerproprietarynetworkinformationfromunauthorizeddisclosuretothirdparties;reporttotheFCConserviceoutages;complywithtelemarketingregulationsandotherprivacyanddatasecurityrequirements;complywithdisabilitiesaccessrequirementsandservicediscontinuanceobligations;complywithcallsignalingrequirements;andcomplywithCALEAstandards.InAugust2015,theFCCadoptednewrulestoimprovethe

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resiliencyofthecommunicationsnetwork.Underthenewrules,providersoftelephonyservices,includinginterconnectedVoIPserviceproviders,mustmakeavailableeighthoursofstandbybackuppowerforconsumerstopurchaseatthepointofsale.Therulesalsorequirethatprovidersinformnewandcurrentcustomersaboutservicelimitationsduringpoweroutagesandstepsthatconsumerscantaketoaddressthoserisks.

Telephony Services

WeoperatetraditionaltelecommunicationsservicesunderthetradenameOptimumLightpathinvariousstatesubsidiaries,andthoseservicesarelargelygovernedunderrulesestablishedforCLECsundertheCommunicationsAct.TheCommunicationsActentitlesourCLECsubsidiariestocertainrights,butastelecommunicationscarriers,italsosubjectsthemtoregulationbytheFCCandthestates.Theirdesignationastelecommunicationscarriersalsoresultsinotherregulationsthatmayaffectthemandtheservicestheyoffer.

Interconnection and Intercarrier Compensation. TheCommunicationsActrequirestelecommunicationscarrierstointerconnectdirectlyorindirectlywithothertelecommunicationscarriers.UndertheFCC'sintercarriercompensationrules,weareentitled,insomecases,tocompensationfromcarrierswhentheyuseournetworktoterminateororiginatecallsandinothercasesarerequiredtocompensateanothercarrierforusingitsnetworktooriginateorterminatetraffic.TheFCCandstateregulatorycommissions,includingthoseinthestatesinwhichweoperate,haveadoptedlimitsontheamountsofcompensationthatmaybechargedforcertaintypesoftraffic.Asnotedabove,theFCChasdeterminedthatintercarriercompensationforallterminatingtrafficwillbephaseddownoverseveralyearstoa"bill-and-keep"regime,withnocompensationbetweencarriersformostterminatingtrafficby2018.

Universal Service. OurCLECsubsidiariesarerequiredtocontributetotheUSF.Theamountofuniversalservicecontributionrequiredofusisbasedonapercentageofrevenuesearnedfrominterstateandinternationalservicesprovidedtoendusers.WeallocateourenduserrevenuesandremitpaymentstotheuniversalservicefundinaccordancewithFCCrules.TheFCChasruledthatstatesmayimposestateuniversalservicefeesonCLECtelecommunicationsservices.

Other Regulation. OurCLECsubsidiaries'telecommunicationsservicesaresubjecttootherFCCrequirements,includingprotectingtheuseanddisclosureofcustomerproprietarynetworkinformation;meetingcertainnoticerequirementsintheeventofservicetermination;compliancewithdisabilitiesaccessrequirements;compliancewithCALEAstandards;outagereporting;andthepaymentoffeestofundlocalnumberportabilityadministrationandtheNorthAmericanNumberingPlan.Asnotedabove,theFCCandstatesareexaminingwhethernewrequirementsarenecessarytoimprovetheresiliencyofcommunicationsnetworks.CommunicationswithourcustomersarealsosubjecttoFCC,FTCandstateregulationsontelemarketingandthesendingofunsolicitedcommerciale-mailandfaxmessages,aswellasadditionalprivacyanddatasecurityrequirements.

State Regulation. OurCLECsubsidiaries'telecommunicationsservicesaresubjecttoregulationbystatecommissionsineachstatewhereweprovideservices.Inordertoprovideourservices,wemustseekapprovalfromthestateregulatorycommissionorberegisteredtoprovideservicesineachstatewhereweoperateandmayattimesrequirelocalapprovaltoconstructfacilities.Regulatoryobligationsvaryfromstatetostateandincludesomeorallofthefollowingrequirements:filingtariffs(rates,termsandconditions);filingoperational,financial,andcustomerservicereports;seekingapprovaltotransfertheassetsorcapitalstockofthebroadbandcommunicationscompany;seekingapprovaltoissuestocks,bondsandotherformsofindebtednessofthebroadbandcommunicationscompany;reportingcustomerserviceandqualityofservicerequirements;outagereporting;makingcontributionstostateuniversalservicesupportprograms;payingregulatoryandstateTelecommunicationsRelayServiceandE911fees;geographicbuild-out;andothermattersrelatingtocompetition.

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Other Services

Wemayprovideotherservicesandfeaturesoverourcablesystem,suchasgamesandinteractiveadvertisingthatmaybesubjecttoarangeoffederal,stateandlocallawssuchasprivacyandconsumerprotectionregulations.Wealsomaintainvariouswebsitesthatprovideinformationandcontentregardingourbusinesses.Theoperationofthesewebsitesisalsosubjecttoasimilarrangeofregulations.

Environmental Regulations

Ourbusinessoperationsaresubjecttoenvironmentallawsandregulations,includingregulationsgoverningtheuse,storage,disposalof,andexposureto,hazardousmaterials,thereleaseofpollutantsintotheenvironmentandtheremediationofcontamination.Inpartasaresultoftheincreasingpublicawarenessconcerningtheimportanceofenvironmentalregulations,theseregulationshavebecomemorestringentovertime.Amendedornewregulationscouldimpactouroperationsandcosts.

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MANAGEMENT

Thefollowingtablesetsforththenames,agesasofMarch31,2017,andpositionsoftheindividualswhoareexpectedtoconstituteourdirectorsandexecutiveofficersimmediatelypriortothecompletionofthisoffering.

DexterGoeihasservedasChairmanandChiefExecutiveOfficerofAlticeUSAsince2016andPresidentoftheBoardofDirectorsofAlticeN.V.since2016.Mr.GoeijoinedAlticeN.V.asChiefExecutiveOfficerin2009,helpingtoleaditsdevelopmentandgrowthfromaFrenchcableoperatortoamultinationaltelecomsoperatorwithfixedandmobileassetsacross6differentterritoriesservingbothresidentialandenterpriseclients.PriortojoiningAltice,Mr.Goeispent15yearsininvestmentbankingfirstwithJPMorganandthenMorganStanleyintheirMedia&CommunicationsGroupinNewYork,LosAngelesandLondon.Priortothat,hewasCo-HeadofMorganStanley'sEuropeanMedia&CommunicationsGroupwhenhelefttojoinAltice.Mr.GoeiisagraduateofGeorgetownUniversity'sSchoolofForeignServicewithcumlaudehonors.

MichelCombesisexpectedtojoinAlticeUSAasadirectorpriortothecompletionofthisoffering.Mr.CombeshasservedasCEOofAlticeGroupsince2016,havingrejoinedAlticeGroupinAugust2015asCOOaftersteppingdownasaNon-ExecutiveBoardMemberinMay2015.Previously,Mr.CombeswasCEOofAlcatel-Lucent,EuropeanCEOofVodafoneandanon-executivedirectoratVodafonePLC,ChairmanandCEOofTDF,CFOandSeniorExecutiveVicePresidentofFranceTelecom,non-executivedirectorandlaterchairmanofthesupervisoryboardofASSYSTEManddirectorofISS.Currently,Mr.CombesholdsapositionasmemberoftheboardofdirectorsatMobileTeleSystemsPJSCandasnon-executivedirectoratHDLDevelopment.Mr.Combeshasmorethan25yearsofexperienceinthetelecommunicationindustry.HeisagraduateoftheEcolePolytechniqueandtheParisTelecomsSchool.

DennisOkhuijsenisexpectedtojoinAlticeUSAasadirectorpriortothecompletionofthisoffering.HejoinedtheAlticeGroupinSeptember2012astheCFO.BeforejoiningtheAlticeGroup,hewasaTreasurerforLibertyGlobalsince2005.From1993until1996hewasasenioraccountantatArthurAndersen.Mr.OkhuijsenjoinedUPCin1996wherehewasresponsibleforaccounting,treasuryandinvestorrelationsupto2005.Hisexperienceincludesraisingandmaintainingnon-investmentgradecapitalacrossboththeloanmarketsaswellasthebond/equitycapitalmarket.Inhispreviouscapacitieshewasalsoresponsibleforfinancialriskmanagement,treasuryandoperationalfinancing.HeholdsaMasterofBusinessEconomicsoftheErasmusUniversityRotterdam.

JérémieBonninisexpectedtojoinAlticeUSAasadirectorpriortothecompletionofthisoffering.HeistherepresentativeofA4S.A.ontheAlticeN.V.boardofdirectorsandheisGeneralSecretaryofAlticeN.V.,whichhejoinedinMay2005asCorporateFinancedirector.BeforejoiningAlticeN.V.,hewasaManagerintheTransactionServicesdepartmentatKPMG,whichhejoinedin1998.SincehisappointmentatAlticeN.V.,hehasbeeninvolvedinalloftheAlticeGroup'sacquisitionswhichhaveincreaseditsfootprint(inFrance,Belgium,Luxembourg,Switzerland,Israel,theFrenchOverseasTerritories,theDominicanRepublic,PortugalandtheUnitedStates).Hehasa

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Name Age PositionDexterGoei 45 ChairmanandChiefExecutiveOfficerMichelCombes 55 DirectornomineeDennisOkhuijsen 46 DirectornomineeJérémieBonnin 42 DirectornomineeCharlesStewart 47 Co-PresidentandChiefFinancialOfficerHakimBoubazine 41 Co-PresidentandChiefOperatingOfficerLisaRosenblum 62 ViceChairmanDavidConnolly 45 ExecutiveVicePresidentandGeneralCounsel

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longtrackrecordofsuccessfulcross-bordertransactions,andinfinancialmanagementwithinthetelecomsector.MrBonninreceivedhisengineeringdegreefromtheInstitutd'Informatiqued'EntreprisesinFrancein1998.HealsograduatedfromtheDECFinFrance(anequivalenttotheCPA)in1998.

CharlesStewarthasservedasco-PresidentandChiefFinancialOfficerofAlticeUSAsince2015.Mr.StewartjoinedAlticeUSAafter21yearsofcorporate,financeandinvestmentbankingexperienceintheUnitedStates,LatinAmericaandEurope.Mostrecently,Mr.StewartservedasChiefExecutiveOfficerofItauBBAInternationalplcfrom2013to2015,whereheoversawItau-Unibanco'swholesalebankingactivitiesinEurope,theUnitedStatesandAsia.Priortothat,hespentnineteenyearsatMorganStanleyasaninvestmentbankerinvariousroles,including9yearsfocusingontheU.S.cable,broadcastandpublishingindustries.Mr.StewartalsoactedasDeputyHeadofInvestmentBankingforEMEAandwasamemberoftheglobalinvestmentbankingmanagementcommittee.Mr.StewartisagraduateofYaleUniversity.

HakimBoubazinehasservedasco-PresidentandChiefOperatingOfficerofAlticeUSAsince2015.HejoinedAlticeGroupin2014asCEOofAlticeintheDominicanRepublic.Thereheoversawcabletelevision,broadbandandmobileoperations,servingmorethan4millioncustomers.PriortoAltice,Mr.BoubazinewasCEOofERT,acompanyspecializinginthedesign,constructionandoperationofthelatest-generationcableandfibernetworksinFrance,Belgium,LuxembourgandtheFrenchWestIndiesandwhichwasoneofthemainsub-contractorsofAlticeintheseregions.Priortojoiningthetelecommunicationsindustry,hehadaninternationalcareerofmorethan10yearsintheoilandgasindustry,whereheoccupiedvariousoperations,businessandseniormanagementrolesinEurope,Asia,NorthAmerica,AfricaandtheMiddleEast.Mr.BoubazineholdsanengineeringdegreefromtheÉcoleCentraledeLyonandamaster'sdegreeinTheoreticalPhysicsfromtheUniversityofStrasbourg.Heisalsoapost-graduateinPetroleumEngineering&ManagementfromImperialCollegeofLondon.

LisaRosenblumisViceChairmanofAlticeUSA.Inthisrole,sheisresponsibleforhelpingtoshapecorporatestrategyonalllegislative,regulatoryandpublicpolicyactivitiesandrelatedbusinessmatters,aswellasforestablishingourpresencewithgovernment,inthemarketplaceandthecommunitiesweserve.Mostrecently,Ms.RosenblumservedasExecutiveVicePresidentandGeneralCounsel,withresponsibilityforalllegal,governmentrelationsandpublicandcommunityaffairsforAlticeUSA.ShejoinedOptimumin1996,andpriortotheOptimumAcquisitionsheheldthepositionofExecutiveVicePresident,GovernmentandPublicAffairs,whereshewasresponsiblefordirectingthecompany'slocal,stateandfederalgovernmentrelations,aswellasalllegislative,regulatoryandpolicymatters.Ms.RosenblumcurrentlyservesontheBoardofDirectorsofCitymeals-on-WheelsinNewYorkCity,anorganizationdevotedtoservingtheelderly.Ms.RosenblumholdsaB.A.,cumlaude,fromYaleUniversityandaJ.D.fromtheConnecticutSchoolofLaw,wheresheservedasaneditoroftheLawReview.

DavidConnollyisExecutiveVicePresidentandGeneralCounselofAlticeUSA.InthisroleheisresponsibleforalllegalaffairsforAlticeUSA.Previously,Mr.ConnollywasaMergers&AcquisitionspartneratShearman&SterlingLLP,whereheadvisedAlticeN.V.ontheOptimumAcquisition.WhileatShearman&SterlingLLP,herepresentedmultinationalcorporations,financialinstitutionsandprofessionalsportsfranchisesinawidevarietyofmatters.Mr.ConnollyholdsaB.A.fromtheCollegeoftheHolyCrossandaJ.D.fromFordhamUniversitySchoolofLaw.

Background and Experience of Nominated Directors

Whenconsideringwhethereachofourdirectornomineeshastheexperience,qualifications,attributesandskills,takenasawhole,toassistourboardofdirectorsinsatisfyingitsoversightresponsibilitieseffectivelyinlightofourbusinessandstructure,ourboardofdirectorsfocusedprimarilyontheinformationdiscussedinMessrs.Combes',Okhuijsen'sandBonnin'sbiographical

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informationsetforthabove.Additionally,ourboardofdirectorsconsideredeachofournominateddirectors'experienceinsuccessfullyimplementingandexecutingontheprinciplesoftheAlticeWaycoupledwiththeirextensiveindustryexpertise.OurboardofdirectorsalsoconsideredMessrs.Okhuijsen'sandBonnin'saccountingandfinancialbackgrounds.Eachofourdirectornomineespossesseshighethicalstandards,actswithintegrityandexercisescareful,maturejudgment.Eachofthemiscommittedtoemployinghisskillsandabilitiestoaidthelong-terminterestsofourstakeholdersandhaveeachdisplayedleadershipthatisemblematicoftheexperience,qualificationsandskillsthatwelookforinourdirectors.

Composition and Meetings of our Board of Directors

Uponthecompletionofthisofferingourboardofdirectorswillconsistofmembers,ofwhomqualifyas"independent"underrules.Ouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationprovidesthatourboardofdirectorsmustconsistofnolessthansevenmembersandnomorethantwelve.Ouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationgivesourboardofdirectorstheabilitytoincreaseordecreasethenumberofsittingdirectorswithinthisrangeandtofillanyvacancies,includingvacanciescreatedifthenumberofdirectorsisexpandedorifadirectorresigns.Anyincreaseordecreaseintheouterlimitsofthisrangerequiresapprovalbyourstockholders.

Ouramendedandrestatedbylawswillrequireamajorityofourdirectors,thedirectornominatedbyanentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahipursuanttothestockholders'agreementandthePresidentoftheAlticeN.V.boardofdirectorstoconstituteaquorumforourboardmeetings.OuramendedandrestatedbylawswillfurtherprovidethatourboardofdirectorswillberequiredtoinviteamemberoftheGroupAdvisoryCouncilofAlticeN.V.,tobedesignatedbytheGroupAdvisoryCouncilofAlticeN.V.,toeachboardmeetinginanobservercapacity.See"CertainRelationshipsandRelated-PartyTransactions—Stockholders'Agreement."

Controlled Company

WehaveappliedtolistourClassAcommonstockonthe.BecausefollowingthisofferingAlticeN.V.willcontrolsharesrepresentingamajorityofthevotingpowerofouroutstandingcommonstock,wewillbea"controlledcompany"underthecorporategovernancerules.Asacontrolledcompany,weareeligibleforexemptionsfromsomeoftherequirementsoftheserules,including:

• therequirementthatamajorityofourboardofdirectorsconsistofindependentdirectors;

• therequirementthatourgovernanceandnominatingcommitteebecomposedentirelyofindependentdirectorswithawrittencharteraddressingthecommittee'spurposeandresponsibilities;

• therequirementthatourcompensationcommitteebecomposedentirelyofindependentdirectorswithawrittencharteraddressingthecommittee'spurposeandresponsibilities;and

• therequirementforanannualperformanceevaluationofournominatingandgovernanceandcompensationcommittees.

Consistentwiththeseexemptions,uponlistingwiththewedonotintendtohave(i)amajorityofindependentdirectorsonourboardofdirectors;(ii)afullyindependentcompensationcommittee;or(iii)afullyindependentnominatingandgovernancecommittee.

Committees of the Board of Directors

Thestandingcommitteesofourboardofdirectorsareasdescribedbelow.

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Audit Committee

TheAuditCommitteewillinitiallybecomposedof,and.TheAuditCommitteewillperformthedutiessetforthinitswrittencharter,whichwillbeavailableatourwebsiteuponconsummationofthisoffering.TheprimaryresponsibilitiesoftheAuditCommitteewillinclude:

• overseeingmanagement'sestablishmentandmaintenanceofadequatesystemsofinternalaccounting,auditingandfinancialcontrols;

• reviewingtheeffectivenessofourlegal,regulatorycomplianceandriskmanagementprograms;

• reviewcertainrelated-partytransactionsinaccordancewiththeCompany'sRelated-PartyTransactionApprovalPolicy;

• overseeingourfinancialreportingprocess,includingthefilingoffinancialreports;and

• selectingindependentauditors,evaluatingtheirindependenceandperformanceandapprovingauditfeesandservicesperformedbythem.

TheAuditCommitteewillbecomprisedofdirectors,ofwhomwillbe"independent"underthelistingstandardsoftheandtherequirementsofRule10A-3undertheExchangeAct.AtleastonememberofourAuditCommitteewillbea"financialexpert"withinthemeaningofSECrulesandregulations.

Compensation Committee

TheCompensationCommitteewillinitiallybecomposedof,and.TheCompensationCommitteewillperformthedutiessetforthinitswrittencharter,whichwillbeavailableatourwebsiteuponconsummationofthisoffering.TheprimaryresponsibilitiesoftheCompensationCommitteewillinclude:

• ensuringourexecutivecompensationprogramsareappropriatelycompetitive,supportorganizationalobjectivesandstockholderinterestsandemphasizepayforperformancelinkage;

• evaluatingandapprovingcompensationandsettingperformancecriteriaforcompensationprogramsforourchiefexecutiveofficerandotherexecutiveofficers;and

• overseeingtheimplementationandadministrationofourcompensationplans.

Asa"controlledcompany,"wewillnotberequiredtohaveacompensationcommitteecomprisedentirelyofindependentdirectors.

Governance and Nominating Committee

TheGovernanceandNominatingCommitteewillinitiallybecomposedof,and.TheGovernanceandNominatingCommitteewillperformthedutiessetforthinitswrittencharter,whichwillbeavailableatourwebsiteuponconsummationofthisoffering.TheprimaryresponsibilitiesoftheGovernanceandNominatingCommitteewillinclude:

• recommendingnomineesforourboardofdirectorsanditscommittees;

• recommendingthesizeandcompositionofourboardofdirectorsanditscommittees;

• reviewingourcorporategovernanceguidelines,corporatechartersandproposedamendmentstoourcertificateofincorporationandbylaws;and

• reviewingandmakingrecommendationstoaddressstockholderproposals.

Asa"controlledcompany,"wewillnotberequiredtohaveagovernanceandnominatingcommitteecomprisedentirelyofindependentdirectors.

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Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

Weexpectthat,atthetimeoftheoffering,otherthanDexterGoei,whoservesontheBoardofAlticeN.V.,noneofourexecutiveofficerswillcurrentlyserve,orinthepastyearhaveserved,asamemberoftheboardofdirectorsorcompensationcommitteeofanyentitythathasoneormoreexecutiveofficersservingonourboardofdirectorsorcompensationcommittee.

Role of Our Board of Directors in Risk Oversight

Oneofthekeyfunctionsofourboardofdirectorsisinformedoversightofourriskmanagementprocess.Ourboardofdirectorsadministersthisoversightfunctiondirectly,withsupportfromthethreestandingcommitteestobeestablisheduponthecompletionofthisoffering,ourauditcommittee,ourcompensationcommitteeandournominatingandcorporategovernancecommittee,eachofwhichwilladdressrisksspecifictoitsrespectiveareasofoversight.Inparticular,ourauditcommitteewillhavetheresponsibilitytoconsideranddiscussourmajorfinancialriskexposuresandthestepsourmanagementtakestomonitorandcontroltheseexposures,includingguidelinesandpoliciestogoverntheprocessbywhichriskassessmentandmanagementisundertaken.Ourauditcommitteewillalsomonitorcompliancewithlegalandregulatoryrequirements,inadditiontooversightoftheperformanceofourinternalauditfunction.Ourcompensationcommitteewillassessandmonitorwhetheranyofourcompensationpoliciesandprogramshasthepotentialtoencourageexcessiverisk-taking.Ournominatingandcorporategovernancecommitteewillprovideoversightwithrespecttocorporategovernanceandethicalconductandwillmonitortheeffectivenessofourcorporategovernanceguidelines,includingwhethersuchguidelinesaresuccessfulinpreventingillegalorimproperliability-creatingconduct.Allcommitteesreporttothefullboardasappropriate,includingwhenamatterrisestothelevelofamaterialorenterprise-levelrisk.Inaddition,theboardofdirectorsreceivesdetailedregularreportsfrommembersofourseniormanagementandotherpersonnelthatincludeassessmentsandpotentialmitigationoftherisksandexposuresinvolvedwiththeirrespectiveareasofresponsibility.

Code of Ethics

WehaveadoptedStandardsofBusinessConductforallofouremployees,includingourprincipalexecutiveofficer,principalfinancialofficer,principalaccountingofficerorcontroller,orpersonsperformingsimilarfunctions.AcopyofourStandardsofBusinessConductwillbeavailableonourwebsiteuponconsummationofthisoffering.OurStandardsofBusinessConductisa"codeofethics"asdefinedinItem406(b)ofRegulationS-K.Wewillmakeanylegallyrequireddisclosuresregardingamendmentstoorwaiversofprovisionsofourcodeofethicsonourwebsite.Theinformationonourwebsiteisnotapartofthisprospectus.

Corporate Governance Guidelines

Ourboardofdirectorshasadoptedcorporategovernanceguidelinesthatserveasaflexibleframeworkwithinwhichourboardofdirectorsanditscommitteesoperate.Theseguidelinescoveranumberofareasincludingthesizeandcompositionoftheboard,boardmembershipcriteriaanddirectorqualifications,directorresponsibilities,boardagenda,roleofthechiefexecutiveofficer,meetingsofindependentdirectors,committeeresponsibilitiesandassignments,boardmemberaccesstomanagementandindependentadvisors,directorcommunicationswiththirdparties,directorcompensation,directororientationandcontinuingeducation,evaluationofseniormanagementandmanagementsuccessionplanning.Ournominatingandcorporategovernancecommitteewillreviewourcorporategovernanceguidelinesatleastonceayearand,ifnecessary,recommendchangestoourboardofdirectors.Acopyofourcorporategovernanceguidelineswillbeavailableonourwebsiteuponconsummationofthisoffering.Theinformationonourwebsiteisnotpartofthisprospectus.

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Compensation Discussion & Analysis

Overview

Thissectiondiscussesthematerialcomponentsofourexecutivecompensationprogramforeachofournamedexecutiveofficers.Ournamedexecutiveofficers("NEOs")consistoftheexecutiveofficerswhoappearinthe"SummaryCompensationTable"below:

• DexterGoei,ChairmanandChiefExecutiveOfficer(CEO);

• CharlesStewart,Co-PresidentandChiefFinancialOfficer(CFO);

• HakimBoubazine,Co-PresidentandChiefOperatingOfficer(COO);

• DavidConnolly,ExecutiveVicePresident,GeneralCounsel;and

• LisaRosenblum,ViceChairman

Messrs.Goei,StewartandBoubazinearecurrentlyemployedbyAlticeManagementAmericas,asubsidiaryofAlticeN.V.,andprovideservicestoAlticeUSAunderamanagementagreement.Immediatelypriortothecompletionofthisoffering,Messrs.Goei,StewartandBoubazinewillbecomeemployeesoftheCompany.

Executive Compensation Philosophy

TheCompany'sexecutivecompensationphilosophyisbasedonthefollowingprinciples:

• providetotalcompensationthatattracts,motivatesandretainscandidateswiththeknowledge,expertiseandexperiencerequiredforeachspecificrole;

• anappropriateproportionoftheoverallpackageshouldbedeliveredthroughvariablepayelementslinkedtoperformanceovertheshort-andlong-term;

• encourageandrewardperformancethatwillleadtolong-termenhancementofstockholdervalue;and

• takeintoaccountcompensationpracticesinthemarketsinwhichweoperateandcompetefortalent.

Elements of Compensation

Base Salary

Thenamedexecutiveofficersreceivedabasesalarytocompensatethemforservicestothecompany.Thebasesalaryisintendedtoprovideafixedcomponentofcompensationreflectingvariousfactorssuchasthenatureoftherole,theexperienceandperformanceoftheindividual.

Annual Bonus

For2016,eachofournamedexecutiveofficerswaseligibletoearnanannualperformance-basedcashbonusfromtheCompany.

Foreachofournamedexecutiveofficers,otherthanourCEO,ourboardofdirectorsestablishedmanagementbonusperformancemetricsthatvarieddependingupontheeligibleemployee'sspecificbusinessunit.TheseperformanceobjectivesincludedacombinationofrevenueandAdjustedEBITDAtargets.ForemployeeswhojoinedtheCompanyaspartoftheOptimumAcquisitionorwerehiredafterJune2016intothecorporatebusinessunit,performanceisbasedonOptimum'sfinancialandoperationalresultsduringthethirdandfourthquarterof2016.

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Carried Unit Plan

OnJuly13,2016,theNeptuneManagementLimitedPartnershipCarryUnitPlanwascreatedtoprovideparticipants,includingournamedexecutiveofficers,withanopportunitytoparticipateinthelong-termgrowthandfinancialsuccessofouroperationsintheformofunitsofownership("profitsinterest")inNeptuneManagementLimitedPartnership,aparentofAlticeUSA(the"Units").

Aprofitsinterestgivestheparticipanttherighttoshareinspecifiedfutureprofitsandappreciationinvaluethattheinvestorsofthelimitedpartnershipmayreceive,includingprofitspaiduponasaleoftheinvestors'interests.

Economically,aprofitsinterestisgenerallyequivalenttoastockoptiongrantedonthestockofacorporation.Insofarasaprofitsinterestshasnovalueatgrantandonlyrealizesvalueifthelimitedpartnershipfromwhichitisgrantedappreciatesinvalueand/orhasprofits,participantsareeligibleforappreciationfollowingthegrantdate.

AllnamedexecutiveofficersreceivedUnitsthatvestasfollows:50%oftheUnitsvestonthesecondanniversaryofthevestingstartdate;25%oftheUnitsvestonthethirdanniversaryofthevestingstartdate;and25%oftheUnitswillvestonthefourthanniversaryofthevestingstartdate.

AllunvestedUnitsautomaticallyvestinthecaseofachangeofcontrolofAlticeUSA,Inc.IntheeventofanIPOofAltice'sUSoperations,vestedUnitsmaybeexchangedforClassAcommonstockinthenewlylistedentity,butwillnotresultinacceleratedvestingoftheUnits.

Benefits

ThetransferofanyitemofvaluebyNeptuneManagementLimitedPartnershiptoparticipantswithrespecttoUnitsgrantedtosuchparticipantsdoesnotresultinataxdeductionforAlticeUSA.Thenamedexecutiveofficersareeligibletoparticipateinthehealthandwelfarebenefitplansmadeavailabletotheotherbenefits-eligibleemployeesoftheCompany,including,forexample,medical,dental,vision,lifeinsuranceanddisabilitycoverage.ThenamedexecutiveofficersarealsoeligibletoparticipateintheCompany'sCablevision401(k)Planandmaycontributeintotheirplanaccountsapercentageoftheireligiblepayonabefore-taxbasisandafter-taxbasis.TheCompanymatches100%ofthefirst4%ofeligiblepaycontributedbyparticipatingemployees.Inaddition,theCompanymaymakeanadditionaldiscretionaryyear-endcontribution.Anydiscretionaryyear-endcontribution,ifapprovedbytheCompany,willbeprovidedtoalleligibleparticipantswhoareactiveonthelastdayoftheplanyearandwhocomplete1,000hoursofserviceinsuchplanyear.In2016,theCompanymadeadiscretionaryyear-endcontributionof2%ofeligiblepaywithrespecttothe2016planyear.TheCompanyalsosponsorsaSuddenlink401(k)PlanforlegacySuddenlinkemployees,pursuanttowhichtheCompanymatches50%ofthefirst6%ofeligiblepaycontributed.NonamedexecutiveofficerparticipatedintheSuddenlinkPlanin2016.

Employment and Termination Agreements

NoneoftheNEOshaveanemploymentagreementrelatedtotheirservicewithAlticeUSA.

Tax Deductibility of Compensation

Section162(m)oftheInternalRevenueCode,asamended,establishesa$1millionlimitontheamountthatapubliclyheldcorporationmaydeductforcompensationpaidtothechiefexecutiveofficerandthenextthreemosthighlypaidnamedexecutiveofficers(otherthanthechieffinancialofficer)inataxableyear.Thislimitationdoesnotapplytoanycompensationthatis"qualifiedperformance-basedcompensation"underSection162(m),whichisdefinedascompensationpaidinconnectionwithcertainstockoptionsorthatispaidonlyiftheindividual'sperformancemeetspre-establishedobjectivegoalsbasedonperformancecriteriaestablishedunderaplanapprovedby

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stockholders.Becausewedonotcurrentlyhaveanypubliclyheldcommonstock,therestrictionsofSection162(m)donotcurrentlyapplytous.

Summary Compensation Table

Grants of Plan-Based Awards

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

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Name and principal position Year Salary

($) Bonus

($)

Equity awards

($)

Option awards

($)

Non-equity incentive plancompensation

($)

Change in pension

value and nonqualified

deferred compensation

earnings ($)

All other compensation

($) Total

($) DexterGoeiChairman&CEO

CharlesStewartCo-President&CFO

HakimBoubazineCo-President&COO

DavidConnollyEVP—GeneralCounsel

LisaRosenblumViceChairman

Grants of Plan-Based Awards

Estimated future payouts under

non-equity incentive plan awards

Estimated future payouts under

equity incentive plan awards

All other equity

awards: Number

of shares of stock or

units (#)

All other option

awards: Number ofsecurities underlying

options (#)

Exercise or base price of option awards ($/Sh)

Grantdate

fair value of equity

and option awards

($)

Name Grant Date

Threshold($)

Target ($)

Maximum($)

Threshold(#)

Target (#)

Maximum(#)

DexterGoei CharlesStewart HakimBoubazine DavidConnolly LisaRosenblum

Outstanding Equity Awards At Fiscal Year-End Option Awards Stock Awards

Name

Number of securities

underlying unexercisedoptions (#) exercisable

Number of securities

underlying unexercised options (#)

unexercisable

Equity incentive

plan awards:

Number of securities

underlying unexercisedunearned options (#)

Option exercise

price ($)

Option expiration

date (#)

Numberof

shares or units of

stock thathave not vested

($)

Market value of

shares or units of

stock thathave not vested

($)

Equity inventive

plan awards:

Number of unearned

shares,units

or otherrights

that havenot

vested (#)

Equity incentive

plan awards:

Market or payout value of

unearned shares, units or

otherrights

that have not vested

DexterGoei CharlesStewart HakimBoubazine DavidConnolly LisaRosenblum

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Pension Benefits Table

Cablevision Cash Balance Pension Plan

TheCablevisionCashBalancePensionPlanisatax-qualifieddefinedbenefitplanthatwasamendedeffectiveDecember31,2013tofreezeparticipationandbenefitaccrualsforalllegacyCablevisionemployeesexceptthosecoveredbyacollectivebargainingrelationship.EffectiveApril15,2015,thePlanwasfurtheramendedtofreezeparticipationandbenefitaccrualsfortheremainingemployeescoveredbyacollectivebargainingrelationship.

Anotionalaccountismaintainedforeachparticipantundertheplan(includingonenamedexecutiveofficer),whichiscreditedwithmonthlyinterestcreditsbasedontheaverageoftheannualrateofinterestonthe30-yearU.S.TreasuryBondsforthemonthsofSeptember,OctoberandNovemberoftheprioryear.Monthlyinterestcreditscontinuetobemadetoparticipantaccountsuntildistributionoftheaccountsfollowingterminationofemployment.Allactiveparticipantsarefullyvestedintheircashbalanceaccount.UponretirementorotherterminationofemploymentwiththeCompany,theparticipantmayelectadistributionofthevestedportionofthecashbalanceaccount.Thenormalformofbenefitpaymentforanunmarriedparticipantisasinglelifeannuityandthenormalformofbenefitpaymentforamarriedparticipantisa50%jointandsurvivorannuity.Theparticipant,withspousalconsentifapplicable,canwaivethenormalformandelectasinglelifeannuityoralumpsum.

Cablevision Excess Cash Balance Pension Plan

TheCompany'sExcessCashBalancePlanisanon-qualifieddeferredcompensationplanthatisintendedtoprovideeligibleparticipants,includingonenamedexecutiveofficer,withtheportionoftheirbenefitthatcannotbepaidtothemundertheCashBalancePensionPlanduetoInternalRevenueCodelimitsapplicabletotax-qualifiedplans.EffectiveDecember31,2013,theExcessCashBalancePlanwasamendedtofreezeparticipationandfuturebenefitaccrualsforallCompanyemployees.

TheCompanymaintainsanotionalexcesscashbalanceaccountforeacheligibleparticipant,and,creditseachexcesscashbalanceaccountmonthlywithinterestatthesamerateusedundertheCashBalancePensionPlan.Monthlyinterestcreditscontinuetobemadetoparticipantaccountsuntildistributionoftheaccountsfollowingterminationofemployment.Allactiveparticipantsarefullyvestedintheirexcesscashbalanceaccount.Theexcesscashbalanceaccount,totheextentvested,ispaidinalumpsumtotheparticipantassoonaspracticablefollowinghisorherretirementorotherterminationofemploymentwiththeCompany.

Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table

TheCablevisionExcessSavingsPlanisanon-qualifieddeferredcompensationplanthatoperatesinconjunctionwiththeCablevision401(k)SavingsPlan.EffectiveDecember31,2016,theExcess

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SavingsPlanwasfrozen(i.e.,nofutureemployeeandCompanycontributionsarepermittedunderthePlanfor2017andthereafter).ParticipantnotionalaccountbalancescontinuetobecreditedmonthlywiththerateofreturnearnedbythestablevalueinvestmentoptionavailableundertheCablevision401(k)SavingsPlan.

For2016,Ms.Rosenblum,whosecontributionstothe401(k)PlanwerelimitedasaresultoftheInternalRevenueCodecompensationlimitorasaresultofreachingthemaximum401(k)deferrallimit($24,000,ifage50orover)continuedtomakepre-taxcontributionsundertheExcessSavingsPlanequalto6%ofhereligiblepay.TheCompanymadematchingcontributionsequalto100%ofthefirst4%ofeligiblepaycontributed.Inaddition,for2016,theCompanymadeitsfinaldiscretionarycontributionequalto2%ofeligiblepayinexcessoftheInternalRevenueCodecompensationlimitinthefirstquarterof2017;suchcontributionisnotreflectedintheNonqualifiedDeferredCompensationtableabove.

Aparticipantisalwaysfullyvestedintheparticipant'sowncontributionsandvestsintheCompanycontributionsoverthreeyearsfromdateofhire(subjecttofullvestingupondeath,disabilityorretirementafterattainingage65).Distributionsaremadeinalumpsumassoonaspracticableaftertheparticipant'sterminationofemploymentwiththeCompany.

Post-Termination Compensation

OurexecutiveshavehelpedbuildtheCompanyintothesuccessfulenterprisethatitistodayandwebelievethatpost-terminationbenefitsareintegraltotheCompany'sabilitytoattractandretainqualifiedexecutives.ThefollowingtablessummarizetheestimatedamountspayabletoeachnamedexecutiveofficerintheeventofaterminationfromemploymentorchangeincontrolasofDecember31,2016.Anarrativedescriptionfollowsthetable.

Benefits Payable as a Result of Termination of Employment by the Company Without Cause

Benefits Payable as a Result of Termination of Employment in connection with a Change of Control Transaction

New Incentive Plan

Inconnectionwiththeoffering,weintendtoadopttheAlticeUSA2017LongTermIncentivePlan,subjecttoapprovalbyourboardofdirectors.Undertheplanwemaygrantawardsofoptions,restrictedshares,restrictedshareunits,stockappreciationrights,performancestock,performancestock

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units,cashperformanceunitsandotherawards.Thepurposesoftheplanaretopromotethelong-termsuccessofAlticeUSA,anditsaffiliatesandtoincreasestockholdervaluebyprovidingeligibleindividualswithincentivestocontributetothelong-termgrowthandprofitabilityoftheCompany,andtoassisttheCompanyinattractingandretainingthebestavailablepersonnelforpositionsofsubstantialresponsibility.

Eligibility and Administration

Awardsmaybegrantedtoofficers,employeesanddirectorsoftheCompanyoranyofitsaffiliates.TheplanshallbeadministeredbytheCompensationCommitteeoftheBoard.TheCompensationCommitteeshallhavefullpowerandauthority,subjecttoapplicablelawtoselecteligibleparticipants,grantawardsinaccordancewiththeplan,anddeterminethenumberofsharessubjecttoeachawardorthecashamountpayableinconnectionwithanaward.TheCompensationCommitteeshalldeterminethetermsandconditionsofeachaward,including,withoutlimitation,thoserelatedtoterm,permissiblemethodsofexercise,vesting,cancellation,forfeiture,payment,settlement,exercisability,performanceperiods,performancetargets,andtheeffectoroccurrence,ifany,ofaparticipant'sterminationofemployment,separationfromserviceorleaveofabsencewiththeCompanyoranyofitsaffiliates.

Limitation on Awards and Shares Available.

Themaximumaggregatenumberofsharesthatmaybeissuedforallpurposesundertheplanshallbeshares.SharesissuedpursuanttoawardsundertheplanmaybeeitherauthorizedandunissuedsharesorsharesheldbytheCompanyinitstreasury,oracombinationthereof.Thenumberofsharesremainingavailableforissuanceshallbereducedbythenumberofsharessubjecttooutstandingawardsand,forawardsthatarenotdenominatedbyshares,bythenumberofsharesactuallydelivereduponsettlementorpaymentoftheaward.Forpurposesofdeterminingthenumberofsharesthatremainavailableforissuanceundertheplan,thenumberofsharescorrespondingtoawardsundertheplanthatareforfeitedorcancelledorotherwiseexpireforanyreasonwithouthavingbeenexercisedorsettledorthataresettledthroughtheissuanceofconsiderationotherthanshares(including,withoutlimitation,cash)shallbeaddedbacktotheplanlimitandagainbeavailableforthegrantofawards;provided ,however ,thatthisprovisionshallnotbeapplicablewithrespectto(i)thecancellationofastockappreciationrightgrantedintandemwithanoptionupontheexerciseoftheoptionor(ii)thecancellationofanoptiongrantedintandemwithastockappreciationrightupontheexerciseofthestockappreciationright.Inaddition,(i)thenumberofsharesthataretenderedbyaparticipantorwithheldbytheCompanytopaytheexercisepriceofanawardortosatisfytheparticipant'staxwithholdingobligationsinconnectionwiththevesting,exerciseorsettlementofanawardand(ii)thenumberofsharessubjecttoanoptionorstockappreciationrightbutnotissuedordeliveredasaresultofthenetsettlementofsuchoptionorSARshallbeaddedbacktotheplanlimitandagainbeavailableforthegrantofawards.NoParticipantmaybegrantedunderthePlaninanycalendaryearawardscoveringmorethanshares;andthemaximumaggregatecashpaymentwithrespecttocash-basedawards(includingcashperformanceunits)grantedinanyonefiscalyearthatmaybemadetoanyParticipantshallbe$.NoNonemployeeDirectorshallreceiveregularannualawardsforanycalendaryearhavingagrantdatefairvalue,determinedusingassumptionsandmethodsthatareconsistentinallmaterialrespectswiththeassumptionsusedtodisclosesuchgrantsintheCompany'sproxystatementfortheyeartowhichsuchgrantsrelate,thatexceeds$,oranyspecialorone-timeawarduponelectionorappointmenttotheBoardhavingagrantdatefairvalue,thatexceeds$.

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Awards

Awardsundertheplanmayconsistofoptions,restrictedshares,restrictedshareunits,stockappreciationrights,performancestock,performancestockunits,cashperformanceunitsandotherawards.Anyawardmaybegrantedsinglyorincombinationortandemwithanyotheraward,astheCompensationCommitteemaydetermine.TheCompensationCommitteeshallsetthevestingcriteriaapplicabletoanaward,which,dependingontheextenttowhichthecriteriaaremet,willdeterminetheextenttowhichtheawardbecomesexercisableorthenumberofsharesortheamountofcashthatwillbedistributedorpaidouttotheparticipantwithrespecttotheaward.TheCompensationCommitteemaysetvestingcriteriabasedupontheachievementofCompany-wide,businessunit,orindividualgoals(including,butnotlimitedto,continuedemploymentorprovisionofservices),oranyotherbasisdeterminedbytheCompensationCommitteeinitsdiscretion.ThetermsandconditionsofeachawardshallbesetforthinanawarddocumentinaformapprovedbytheCompensationCommittee.Theawarddocumentshallcontaintermsandconditionsnotinconsistentwiththeplan.TheCompensationCommitteemayatanytimefollowinggrant(i)acceleratethevesting,exercisability,lapseofrestrictions,settlementorpaymentofanyaward,(ii)eliminatetherestrictionsandconditionsapplicabletoanawardor(iii)extendthepost-terminationexerciseperiodofanoutstandingaward(subjecttothelimitationsofSection409A).

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PRINCIPAL AND SELLING STOCKHOLDERS

Thefollowingtablepresentscertaininformationwithrespecttothebeneficialownershipofourcommonstockasof,andasadjustedtoreflectthesaleofClassAcommonstockofferedbyusandthesellingstockholdersinthisofferingassumingnoexerciseandfullexerciseoftheunderwriters'optiontopurchaseadditionalsharesofClassAcommonstock,by:

• eachofourcurrentdirectors;

• eachofournamedexecutiveofficers;

• allofourdirectorsandexecutiveofficersasagroup;

• eachstockholderknownbyustobethebeneficialownerofmorethan5%ofouroutstandingsharesofourClassAcommonstockandClassBcommonstock;and

• eachsellingstockholder.

BeneficialownershipforthepurposesofthefollowingtableisdeterminedinaccordancewiththerulesandregulationsoftheSEC.Theserulesgenerallyprovidethatapersonisthebeneficialownerofsecuritiesifsuchpersonhasorsharesthepowertovoteordirectthevotingthereof,ortodisposeordirectthedispositionthereoforhastherighttoacquiresuchpowerswithin60days.Allamountsinthefollowingtable,exceptforthesharestobesoldinthisoffering,areestimatedassuminganinitialpublicofferingpriceatthemid-pointofthepricerangesetforthonthecoverpageofthisprospectus.Exceptasdisclosedinthefootnotestothistableandsubjecttoapplicablecommunitypropertylaws,webelievethateachstockholderidentifiedinthetablepossessessolevotingandinvestmentpoweroverallsharesofcommonstockshownasbeneficiallyownedbythestockholder.Unlessotherwiseindicatedinthetableorfootnotesbelow,theaddressforeachbeneficialownerisc/oAlticeUSA,Inc.,1111StewartAvenue,Bethpage,NewYork11714.

WehavebasedpercentageownershipofourcommonstockbeforethisofferingonsharesofourClassAcommonstockandsharesofourClassBcommonstockoutstandingon.Percentageownershipofourcommonstockafterthisoffering(assumingnoexerciseoftheunderwriters'optiontopurchaseadditionalsharesofClassAcommonstock)alsoassumesthesalebyusandthesellingstockholdersofsharesofClassAcommonstockinthisoffering.Percentageownershipofourcommonstockafterthisoffering(assumingfullexerciseoftheunderwriters'optiontopurchaseadditionalsharesofClassAcommonstock)alsoassumesthesalebyofanadditionalsharesofClassAcommonstock.

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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Our Relationship with Altice N.V.

AlticeN.V.,throughdedicatedaffiliates,appliesacommonapproach,referredtoastheAlticeWay,toleveragingtheAlticeGroup'scorestrategic,operationalandtechnicalcapabilitiesinacoordinated,centralizedmannerforthebenefitofitsoperatingsubsidiariesandtoreorganizetheirprocessesandredeploytheirresourcesinordertoimproveoperationalefficiency,fosterinnovationandcreatelong-termvalueforstockholders.

Thisapproachencompassesknow-how,methodologies,bestpracticesandservices,developedbyateamofspecialistsinaffiliatesofAlticeN.V.,tosimplifyorganizations,streamlinedecision-makingandredeployphysical,technicalandfinancialresourcesfornetworkinvestmentandcustomerservice,allowingitsoperatingsubsidiariestofocusonnetworkimprovementsandcustomerexperienceenhancements.AlticeN.V.implementsthisapproachbyfocusingonanumberofcoreprinciples,including:(1)improvingnetworkquality,upgradingandbuildinghighspeedcommunicationsnetworkstoensurethereliabilityandflexibilityoftheservicesprovided;(2)improvingcustomerrelationshipmanagementandmaximizingcustomerexperience,notablybyleveragingefficientITplatforms,focusingondigitalizationandsimplifyingprocesses;(3)leveragingtheAlticeGroup'sinternationalmediaandcontentorganizationaspartofAlticeN.V.'sglobalambitionofconvergence;(4)developing,launchingandintegratingnewproducts,servicesandbusinessmodels,includingthecreationofthenextgenerationcommunicationsaccessandcontentconvergenceplatformswithmarket-leadinghomehubs;(5)deliveringtoourcustomersthebestnewschannels,thebestsportcontent,thebestdocumentaryprogramsandcreatingthebestseriesandmovies;(6)deliveringkeytechnologyservicesandmarket-leadingresearchanddevelopmentthroughAlticeLabs,theGroup'sglobalresearchanddevelopmentarm,promotinginnovationandtransformingtechnicalknowledgeintomarketablecompetitiveadvantages(includingthecreationandmonetizationofworld-classdataanalytics);(7)leveragingbranding,salesandmarketingstrategiesandsynergies;and(8)selectingstrategicsuppliersandimprovingtechnicalandcommercialnegotiationsthroughcentralizedprocurementleveragingtheAlticeGroup'sglobalscale.

InconnectionwithAlticeN.V.'simplementationofthisapproachatAlticeUSA,wehaveenteredinto,andwillinthefutureenterinto,transactionsandagreementswithouraffiliatesintheordinarycourseofbusiness,subjecttocompliancewithourpolicyregardingrelated-partytransactions,includingrelatingto:

• Ouracquisitionofsoftwareandnetworkequipmentsuchasrouters,powersupplyandtransceivermodules,includingequipmenttobeusedinournewhomecommunicationshub;

• Ourprocurementofservices,suchasforthedesign,development,integration,supportandmaintenanceoftheuserinterfacesoftwareforournewhomecommunicationshub;accesstoaninternationalcommunicationsbackbone;internationalcarrierservicesandcallterminationservices;

• Ourpurchaseofcustomerandtechnicalservicesupportandservicesandlicensingofintellectualproperty,includingpatents,trademarksandotherrights;and

• Ouracquisitionofcontent,suchaspursuanttoouragreementtodistributei24News,aninternationalnewschannelmajorityownedbyAlticeN.V.inwhichwehavea25%investmentinitsU.S.business.

Altice Technical Services

ATSisasubsidiaryofAlticeN.V.specializingintheengineering,supply,constructionanddeploymentofnetworks,inparticularFTTHbroadbandnetworks,andtheprovisionofnetwork

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upgradeandmaintenanceservices.ATShasdevelopedend-to-endnetworkconstructionandmaintenancecontrolprocessesenablingnetworkoperatorstooptimizetheiroperationalrisksandcosts.PriortotheconsummationoftheOffering,wewillenterintoanagreementpursuanttowhichATS,throughitsU.S.affiliate,willprovideafullrangeofservicestoAlticeUSA,includingconstructionandmaintenanceofitsnetworks,equipmentsaleandcommercialandresidentialaccessinstallationwithassociatedservicessuchas,networkaccesspointsinstallation,disconnectionandmaintenance,equipmentwarehousing,equipmentwarrantyandrepairandsecurityservices.ATSwillselltoAlticeUSAtheproductsrelatedtosuchservices,includingopticallinksfromthenetworkhead-endtothehousehold,opticalnode,opticalfiberandcoaxialcables,distributionframesandconnectionsandset-topboxes.

Management Advisory and Consulting Services

AlticeN.V.,throughadedicatedaffiliate,providesconsulting,advisoryandotherservicestousinconnectionwithouracquisitions,divestitures,investments,capitalraising,financialandbusinessaffairsforaquarterlyfee.

Stockholders' Agreement

Inconnectionwiththisoffering,wewilltoenterintoastockholders'agreementwithAlticeN.V.andanentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahi.Pursuanttothisagreement,AlticeN.V.willhavetherighttonominateamajorityofthemembersofourboardofdirectors,oneofwhichwillbeanindividualdesignatedbytheentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahi.AlticeN.V.willagreetovoteitssharesinfavorofelectingtheindividualdesignatedbytheentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahi.IfthedirectordesignatedbytheentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahiresignsorisremovedfromtheboardofdirectors,onlyanotherdirectordesignatedbytheentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahimayfillthevacancy.Thestockholders'agreementrequiresustoobtaintheconsentofAlticeN.V.beforewemaytakecertainactionsspecifiedtherein.

Registration Rights Agreement

Inconnectionwiththisoffering,weexpecttoenterintoaregistrationrightsagreementwithAlticeN.V.,BCP,CPPIBandNeptuneHoldingUSLP.ThisagreementwillprovidetoAlticeN.V.anunlimitednumberof"demand"registrationsfortheregistrationofthesaleofourcommonstockinaminimumaggregateamountof$million.Additionally,theagreementwillprovideBCPandCPPIBwith"demand"registrationsonFormS-1and"demand"registrationsonFormS-3,andcustomary"piggyback"registrationrightstoAlticeN.V.,BCPandCPPIB.TheregistrationrightsagreementwillalsoprovidethatwewillpaycertainexpensesrelatingtosuchregistrationsandindemnifyAlticeN.V.,BCPandCPPIBagainstcertainliabilitieswhichmayariseundertheSecuritiesAct.

Right of First Refusal

AnyproposedsaleofsharesofcommonstockheldbycertainmembersofourmanagementwillbesubjecttoarightoffirstrefusalbyanentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahi.

Our Policy Regarding Related-Party Transactions

Allagreementsandtransactionsbetweenus,ontheonehand,andaffiliatesofAlticeN.V.ontheotherhand,willbesubjecttotheRelated-PartyTransactionApprovalPolicythatourboardofdirectorswilladoptpriortothecompletionofthisoffering.Underthispolicy,theAuditCommitteeoftheboardconsistingentirelyofdirectorswhohavebeendeterminedbytheboardtobeindependentdirectorsforpurposesofthecorporategovernancestandardsreviewsandapprovesortakessuchotheraction

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asitmaydeemappropriatewithrespecttotransactionsinvolvingtheCompanyanditssubsidiaries,ontheonehand,andinwhichanydirector,officer,greaterthan5%stockholderoftheCompanyoranyother"relatedperson"asdefinedinItem404ofRegulationS-KundertheSecuritiesAct("Item404")hasorwillhaveadirectorindirectmaterialinterest.Thisapprovalrequirementcoversanytransactionthatmeetstherelated-partydisclosurerequirementsoftheSECassetforthinItem404.UndertheRelated-PartyTransactionApprovalPolicy,theAuditCommitteesimilarlyoverseesapprovaloftransactionsandarrangementsbetweentheCompanyanditssubsidiaries,ontheonehand,andAlticeN.V.anditsothersubsidiaries,ontheotherhand,totheextentinvolvingamountsinexcessofthedollarthresholdsetforthinItem404(the"Item404Threshold").

TheRelated-PartyTransactionApprovalPolicyprovidesthattosimplifytheadministrationoftheapprovalprocessundertheRelated-PartyTransactionApprovalPolicy,theAuditCommitteemay,whereitdeemsittobeappropriate,establishguidelinesforcertaintypesofthesetransactions.TheapprovalrequirementwillnotapplytotheimplementationandadministrationofintercompanyarrangementsundertheRelated-PartyTransactionApprovalPolicy,butcoversanyamendments,modifications,terminationsorextensionsinvolvingamountsinexcessoftheItem404Threshold,aswellasthehandlingandresolutionofanydisputesinvolvingamountsinexcessoftheItem404Threshold.TheCompany'sexecutiveofficersanddirectorswhoarealsoseniorexecutivesordirectorsofAlticeN.V.,asthecasemaybe,mayparticipateinthenegotiation,execution,amendment,modification,orterminationofintercompanyarrangementssubjecttotheRelated-PartyTransactionApprovalPolicy,aswellasinanyresolutionofdisputesunderintercompanyarrangements,onbehalfofeitherorbothoftheCompanyandAlticeN.V.,asthecasemaybe,underthedirectionoftheAuditCommitteewhenactingonbehalfoftheCompany.

TheRelated-PartyTransactionApprovalPolicycannotbeamendedorterminatedwithoutthepriorapprovalofamajorityoftheAuditCommitteeandbyamajorityofthedirectorselectedbytheholdersofClassBcommonstock.

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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK

General

Thefollowingdescriptionofourcapitalstockandcertainprovisionsofouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationandamendedandrestatedbylawsaresummariesandarequalifiedbyreferencetotheamendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationandtheamendedandrestatedbylawsthatwillbeineffectontheclosingofthisoffering.CopiesofthesedocumentswillbefiledwiththeSECasexhibitstoourregistrationstatement,ofwhichthisprospectusformsapart.Thedescriptionsofthecommonstockandpreferredstockreflectchangestoourcapitalstructurethatwillbeineffectontheclosingofthisoffering.

Ontheclosingofthisoffering,ouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationwillprovideforthreeclassesofcommonstock:ClassAcommonstock,ClassBcommonstockandClassCcommonstock.Inaddition,ouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationwillauthorizesharesofundesignatedpreferredstock,therights,preferencesandprivilegesofwhichmaybedesignatedfromtimetotimebyourboardofdirectors.

Ontheclosingofthisoffering,ourauthorizedcapitalstockwillconsistofshares,allwithaparvalueof$0.01pershare,ofwhich:

• sharesaredesignatedClassAcommonstock;

• sharesaredesignatedClassBcommonstock;

• sharesaredesignatedClassCcommonstock;and

• sharesaredesignatedpreferredstock.

Uponconsummationofthisoffering,therewillbesharesofourClassAcommonstockissuedandoutstandingandsharesofourClassBcommonstockissuedandoutstanding.

Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock and Class C Common Stock

Voting Rights

HoldersofourClassAcommonstockareentitledtoonevotepershareandholdersofourClassBcommonstockareentitledtotwenty-fivevotespershareonanymattersubmittedtoavoteofourstockholders.ExceptassetforthbeloworasrequiredbyDelawarelaw,holdersofsharesofClassAcommonstockandClassBcommonstockwillvotetogetherasasingleclassonallmatters(includingtheelectionofdirectors)submittedtoavoteofourstockholders.

IfweissueanysharesofClassCcommonstock,theywillnotbeentitledtoanyvotesonanymatterthatissubmittedtoavoteofourstockholders,exceptasprovidedinourcertificateofincorporationorasrequiredbyDelawarelaw.DelawarelawwouldrequiretheholdersofClassAcommonstock,ClassBcommonstockorClassCcommonstocktovoteseparatelyasasingleclassonamatterifweweretoseekto:

• amendourcertificateofincorporationtoincreasetheauthorizednumberofsharesofaclassofstock(exceptasotherwiseprovidedinthecertificateofincorporation)orincreaseordecreasetheparvalueofaclassofstock;or

• amendourcertificateofincorporationinamannerthatalteredorchangedthepowers,preferences,orspecialrightsofaclassofstockinamannerthataffectedthemadversely.

AspermittedbyDelawarelaw,ouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationprovidesthatthenumberofauthorizedsharesofcommonstockoranyclassofcommonstockmaybeincreasedordecreased(butnotbelowthenumberofsharesofcommonstockthenoutstanding)bytheaffirmative

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voteoftheholdersofamajorityoftheClassAcommonstockandClassBcommonstock,votingtogetherasasingleclass.

Eachofourdirectorsanddirectornomineeswillstandforelectionateachofourannualmeetingsofstockholders.Ouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationdoesnotprovideforcumulativevotingfortheelectionofdirectors.Rather,amajorityofthevotescastisrequiredforadirectorordirectornomineetobedulyelectedinanyuncontestedelection.Becauseourstockholdersdonothavecumulativevotingrights,stockholdersholdingamajorityofthevotingpowerofourcapitalstockwillbeabletoelectallofourdirectors.Stockholdersholdingamajorityofthevotingpowerofourcapitalstockalsowillbeabletoremoveeachofourdirectorswithorwithoutcause.Pursuanttothestockholders'agreementwewillenterintowithAlticeN.V.andanentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahiinconnectionwiththisoffering,AlticeN.V.willhavetherighttonominateamajorityofthemembersofourboardofdirectors,oneofwhichwillbeanindividualdesignatedbytheentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahiandAlticeN.V.willagreetovoteitssharesinfavorofelectingtheindividualdesignatedbytheentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahi.IfthedirectordesignatedbytheentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahiresignsorisremovedfromtheboardofdirectors,onlyanotherdirectordesignatedbythetheentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahimayfillthevacancy.See"—Stockholders'Agreement."

Ouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationalsogivestheholdersofatleastamajorityofthevotingpowerofourcapitalstocktherighttoactbywrittenconsentinlieuofameetingandwithoutnotice.

Economic Rights

ExceptasotherwiseexpresslyprovidedinouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationorrequiredbyDelawarelaw,allsharesofClassAcommonstock,ClassBcommonstockandClassCcommonstockwillhavethesamerightsandprivilegesandrankequally,shareratablyandbeidenticalinallrespectsforallmatters,includingthosedescribedbelow.

Dividends and Distributions. Subjecttopreferencesthatmayapplytoanysharesofpreferredstockoutstandingatthetime,theholdersofoutstandingsharesofClassAcommonstock,ClassBcommonstockandClassCcommonstockwillbeentitledtoshareequally,onapersharebasis,inanydividendordistributionoffundslegallyavailableifourboardofdirectors,initsdiscretion,determinestodeclareandpaydividendsandonlythenatthetimesandintheamountsthatourboardofdirectorsmaydetermine.Intheeventthatadividendispaidintheformofsharesofourcapitalstockorrightstoacquireorsecuritiesconvertibleintoorexchangeableforsharesofourcapitalstockeither(A)theholdersofsharesofClassAcommonstock,ClassBcommonstockandClassCcommonstockshallreceivetheidenticalclassofsecuritiesonanequalpersharebasis,or(B)(i)theholdersofsharesofClassAcommonstockshallreceiveClassAcommonstock,orsecuritiesconvertibleintoorexchangeableforsharesofClassAcommonstockorrightstoacquiresuchsecurities,asthecasemaybe;(ii)theholdersofsharesofClassBcommonstockshallreceiveClassBcommonstock,orsecuritiesconvertibleintoorexchangeableforsharesofClassBcommonstockorrightstoacquiresuchsecurities,asthecasemaybe;and(iii)theholdersofsharesofClassCcommonstockshallreceiveClassCcommonstock,orsecuritiesconvertibleintoorexchangeableforsharesofClassCcommonstockorrightstoacquiresuchsecurities,asthecasemaybe.However,theboardofdirectorsmaypayormakeadisparatedividendordistributionpershareofClassAcommonstock,ClassBcommonstockorClassCcommonstock(whetherintheamountofsuchdividendordistributionpayablepershare,theforminwhichsuchdividendordistributionispayable,thetimingofthepaymentorotherwise)ifsuchdisparatedividendordistributionisapprovedinadvancebytheaffirmativevoteoftheholdersofamajorityoftheoutstandingsharesofClassAcommonstock,ClassBcommonstockandClassCcommonstock,eachvotingseparatelyasaclass.

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Liquidation Rights. Uponourdissolution,liquidationorwindingup,theassetslegallyavailablefordistributiontoourstockholderswillbedistributableratablyamongtheholdersofourClassAcommonstockandClassBcommonstock,subjecttopriorsatisfactionofalloutstandingdebtandliabilitiesandthepreferentialrightsandpaymentofliquidationpreferences,ifany,onanyoutstandingsharesofpreferredstockunlessdifferenttreatmentofsuchclasswithrespecttodistributionsuponanysuchliquidation,dissolutionorwindingupisapprovedinadvancebytheaffirmativevoteoftheholdersofamajorityoftheoutstandingsharesofClassAcommonstockandClassBcommonstock,eachvotingseparatelyasaclass.Immediatelypriortotheearlierof(i)anydistributionofourassetsinconnectionwithaliquidation,dissolutionorwindingup;or(ii)anyrecorddateestablishedtodeterminetheholdersofourcapitalstockentitledtoreceivesuchdistribution,eachshareofoutstandingClassCcommonstockshallbeautomaticallyconvertedintooneshareofClassAcommonstock.

Equal Status. Exceptasexpresslyprovidedinouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporation,sharesofClassAcommonstock,ClassBcommonstockandClassCcommonstockhavethesamerightsandprivilegesandrankequally,shareratablyandareidenticalinallrespectsastoallmatters.Intheeventof(i)aconsolidationormergerofuswithorintoanyotherentity;(ii)anytenderofferorexchangeofferbyanypersonorentitypursuanttoanagreementtowhichweareapartyorthatwerecommend,or(iii)asalebyAlticeN.V.oranyofitssubsidiariesthatholdssharesofourClassBcommonstockor,solelyintheeventsharesofourClassBcommonstockhavebeendistributedtoPatrickDrahiorentitiesunderhiscontrol,PatrickDrahiorsuchentities(togetherwithAlticeN.V.andanyofitssubsidiariesthatholdsuchshares,the"AlticeHolders"),inoneoraseriesofrelatedtransactions,whethertoasinglepurchaserorpurchasersconstitutinga"group"asdefinedinSection13(d)oftheSecuritiesExchangeActof1934,ofsharesofClassBcommonstockrepresenting(a)atleast40%ofthevotesentitledtobecastbyallstockholdersentitledtovoteinanelectionofdirectorsand(b)agreaternumberofvotesthantheAlticeHoldersandtheiraffiliatescollectivelyareentitledtocastimmediatelyfollowingsuchsale,theholdersofClassAcommonstock,ClassBcommonstockandClassCcommonstockshallbeentitledtoparticipateproportionatelyandtoreceive,ortoelecttoreceive,thesameformofconsiderationandthesameamountofconsiderationonapersharebasis.

Notwithstandingtheforegoing,ifanysecuritiesconsiderationispaid,distributedorofferedtoholdersofsharesofClassAcommonstock,ClassBcommonstockorClassCcommonstockinanysuchtransaction,suchconsiderationmaydifferonlyintermsofvotingrightssuchthattheholderofashareofClassBcommonstockshallreceiveorhavetherighttoelecttoreceivesecuritieshavingtwenty-fivetimesthevotingpowerofanysecuritiesthattheholderofashareofClassAcommonstockshallreceiveorhavetherighttoelecttoreceive,andanysecuritiesthattheholderofashareofClassCcommonstockshallreceiveorhavetherighttoelecttoreceiveshalleitherhavenovotingrightsorthesamevotingrightsasthesecuritiesthataholderofClassAcommonstockshallreceiveorhavetherighttoelecttoreceive.

Subdivisions and Combinations. IfwesubdivideorcombineinanymanneroutstandingsharesofClassAcommonstock,ClassBcommonstock,orClassCcommonstock,theoutstandingsharesoftheotherclasseswillbesubdividedorcombinedinthesamemanner.

No Preemptive or Similar Rights

OurClassAcommonstock,ClassBcommonstockandClassCcommonstockarenotentitledtopreemptiverightsandarenotsubjecttoconversion,redemptionorsinkingfundprovisions,exceptfortheconversionprovisionswithrespecttotheClassBcommonstockdescribedbelow.

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Conversion and Transfers

EachshareofClassBcommonstockisconvertibleatanytimeattheoptionoftheholderintooneshareofClassAcommonstock.AllsharesofClassBcommonstockwillautomaticallyconvertintoClassAcommonupontheelectionoftheholdersofamajorityofthethenoutstandingsharesofClassBcommonstock.

OuramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationdoesnotprovidefortheautomaticconversionofsharesofourClassBcommonstockupontransferunderanycircumstances.Asaresult,theholdersofClassBcommonstockarefreetotransferthemwithoutconvertingthemintosharesofourClassAcommonstock.AnysharesofClassBcommonstockthatareconvertedintoClassAcommonstockmaynotbereissued.ThedisparatevotingrightsofthesharesofourClassBcommonstockwillnotchangeupontransferunlessfirstconvertedintosharesofClassAcommonstock.

UpontheconversionofalloutstandingsharesofClassBcommonstockintoClassAcommonstock,theholdersofmajorityofthethenoutstandingsharesofClassBcommonstockatthetimeofsuchfinalconversion,may,inconnectionwithsuchfinalconversion,requirethateachshareofClassCcommonstockshallautomaticallybeconvertedintooneshareofClassAcommonstockonadatefixedbyourboardofdirectors,whichdateshallbenolessthan61daysandnomorethan180daysfollowingtheconversionofalloutstandingsharesofClassBcommonstock.Inaddition,asdescribedabove,uponourdissolution,liquidationorwindingup,eachshareofClassCcommonstockwillautomaticallybeconvertedintooneshareofClassAcommonstock.

Preferred Stock

Ontheclosingofthisofferingandunderouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporation,ourboardofdirectorsmay,withoutfurtheractionbyourstockholders,fixtherights,preferences,privilegesandrestrictionsofuptoanaggregateofsharesofpreferredstockinoneormoreseriesandauthorizetheirissuance.Theserights,preferencesandprivilegescouldincludedividendrights,conversionrights,votingrights,termsofredemption,liquidationpreferencesandthenumberofsharesconstitutinganyseriesorthedesignationofsuchseries,anyorallofwhichmaybegreaterthantherightsofourClassAcommonstock,ClassBcommonstockorClassCcommonstock.AnyissuanceofourpreferredstockcouldadverselyaffectthevotingpowerofholdersofourClassAcommonstockorClassBcommonstock,andthelikelihoodthatsuchholderswouldreceivedividendpaymentsandpaymentsonliquidation.Inaddition,theissuanceofpreferredstockcouldhavetheeffectofdelaying,deferring,orpreventingachangeofcontrolorothercorporateaction.Ontheclosingofthisoffering,nosharesofpreferredstockwillbeoutstanding.Wehavenopresentplantoissueanysharesofpreferredstock.

Stockholders' Agreement

Inconnectionwiththisoffering,wewilltoenterintoastockholders'agreementwithAlticeN.V.andanentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahi.Pursuanttothisagreement,AlticeN.V.willhavetherighttonominateamajorityofthemembersofourboardofdirectors,oneofwhichwillbeanindividualdesignatedbytheentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahiandAlticeN.V.willagreetovoteitssharesinfavorofelectingtheindividualdesignatedbytheentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahi.IfthedirectordesignatedbytheentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahiresignsorisremovedfromtheboardofdirectors,onlyanotherdirectordesignatedbytheentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahimayfillthevacancy.Thestockholders'agreementrequiresustoobtaintheconsentofAlticeN.V.beforewemaytakecertainactionsspecifiedtherein.

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Anti-Takeover Provisions

Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws to be in Effect on the Closing of this Offering

Aspecialmeetingofstockholdersmaybecalledbyamajorityofourboardofdirectors,thechairofourboardofdirectors,stockholdersholdingamajorityofthevotingpowerofourcapitalstockorthedirectornominatedbyanentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahi.Asdescribedabovein"ClassACommonStock,ClassBCommonStockandClassCCommonStock—VotingRights,"ouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationwillfurtherprovideforatri-classcommonstockstructure,asaresultofwhichAlticeN.V.generallywillbeabletocontroltheoutcomeofallmattersrequiringstockholderapproval,includingtheelectionofdirectorsandsignificantcorporatetransactions,suchasamergerorothersaleofourcompanyoritsassets.

Theforegoingprovisionswillmakeitmoredifficultforourexistingstockholders,otherthanAlticeN.V.,toreplaceourboardofdirectorsaswellasforanotherpartytoobtaincontrolofusbyreplacingourboardofdirectors.Becauseourboardofdirectorshasthepowertoretainanddischargeourofficers,theseprovisionscouldalsomakeitmoredifficultforexistingstockholdersoranotherpartytoeffectachangeinmanagement.Inaddition,theauthorizationofundesignatedpreferredstockmakesitpossibleforourboardofdirectorstoissuepreferredstockwithvotingorotherrightsorpreferencesthatcouldimpedethesuccessofanyattempttochangeourcontrol.

Authorized but Unissued Shares

Theauthorizedbutunissuedsharesofcommonstockandpreferredstockareavailableforfutureissuancewithoutstockholderapproval,subjecttoanylimitationsimposedbythelistingstandardsofthe.Theseadditionalsharesmaybeusedforavarietyofcorporatefinancetransactions,acquisitionsandemployeebenefitplans.Theexistenceofauthorizedbutunissuedandunreservedcommonstockandpreferredstockcouldmakemoredifficultordiscourageanattempttoobtaincontrolofusbymeansofaproxycontest,tenderoffer,mergerorotherwise.

Section 203 of the DGCL

Section203oftheDGCLgenerallyprohibitsapublicly-heldDelawarecorporationfromengaginginamerger,assetsaleorothertransactionresultinginafinancialbenefitwithanypersonwho,togetherwithaffiliationandassociation,owns,orwithinthepriorthreeyears,didown,15%ormoreofacorporation'svotingstock.Theprohibitioncontinuesforaperiodofthreeyearsafterthedateofthetransactioninwhichthepersonbecameanownerof15%ormoreofthecorporation'svotingstockunlessthetransactionorthebusinesscombinationisapprovedinaprescribedmanner.Thestatutecouldprohibitordelay,deferorpreventachangeincontrolwithrespecttoAlticeUSA.However,byactionofourboardofdirectorswehavewaivedtheprovisionsofSection203.

Choice of Forum

OuramendedandrestatedbylawswillprovidethattheCourtofChanceryoftheStateofDelawarewillbetheexclusiveforumfor:(i)anyderivativeactionorproceedingbroughtonourbehalf;(ii)anyactionassertingabreachoffiduciaryduty;(iii)anyactionassertingaclaimagainstusarisingundertheDGCL;(iv)anyactionregardingouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationorouramendedandrestatedbylaws;or(v)anyactionassertingaclaimagainstusthatisgovernedbytheinternalaffairsdoctrine.Ouramendedandrestatedbylawspermitourboardofdirectorstowaivetheexclusiveforumprovisionandconsenttosuitinotherjurisdictions.

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Limitations of Liability and Indemnification

Ouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationandbylawscontainprovisionsindemnifyingourdirectorsandofficerstothefullestextentpermittedbylaw.Priortothecompletionofthisoffering,wewillenterintoindemnificationagreementswitheachofourdirectorswhich,insomecases,arebroaderthanthespecificindemnificationprovisionscontainedunderDelawarelaw.

Inaddition,aspermittedbyDelawarelaw,ouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationprovidesthatnodirectorwillbeliabletousorourstockholdersformonetarydamagesforbreachoffiduciarydutyasadirector.Theeffectofthisprovisionistorestrictourrightsandtherightsofourstockholdersinderivativesuitstorecovermonetarydamagesagainstadirectorforbreachoffiduciarydutyasadirector,exceptthatadirectorwillbepersonallyliablefor:

• anybreachofhisorherdutyofloyaltytousorourstockholders;

• actsoromissionsnotingoodfaithwhichinvolveintentionalmisconductoraknowingviolationoflaw;

• thepaymentofdividendsortheredemptionorpurchaseofstockinviolationofDelawarelaw;or

• anytransactionfromwhichthedirectorderivedanimproperpersonalbenefit.

Thisprovisiondoesnotaffectadirector'sliabilityunderthefederalsecuritieslaws.

Totheextentourdirectors,officersandcontrollingpersonsareindemnifiedundertheprovisionscontainedinouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporation,ourbylaws,DelawarelaworcontractualarrangementsagainstliabilitiesarisingundertheSecuritiesAct,wehavebeenadvisedthatintheopinionoftheSECsuchindemnificationisagainstpublicpolicyasexpressedintheSecuritiesActandisthereforeunenforceable.

Corporate Opportunities

TheDGCLpermitscorporationstoadoptprovisionsthatrenounceanyinterestorexpectancyin,oranyofferofanopportunitytoparticipatein,specifiedbusinessopportunitiesthatarepresentedtothecorporationoroneormoreofitsofficers,directorsorstockholders.Inrecognitionthatourdirectorsandofficersmayserveasdirectors,officersand/oremployeesofAlticeN.V.("DualRolePersons"),ouramendedandrestatedcertificateofincorporationwillprovidefortheallocationofcertaincorporateopportunitiesbetweenusandtheDualRolePersonsforthebenefitofAlticeN.V.Specifically,unlessanopportunityarisesinorispredominantlyrelatedtoNorthAmerica,noneoftheDualRolePersonswillhaveanydutytorefrainfromengagingdirectlyorindirectlyinthesameorsimilarbusinessactivitiesorlinesofbusinessthatwedoforthebenefitofAlticeN.V.

Exchange Listing

WehaveappliedtolistourClassAcommonstockontheunderthesymbol"."

Transfer Agent and Registrar

Ontheclosingofthisoffering,thetransferagentandregistrarforourClassAcommonstockandClassBcommonstockwillbe.

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DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS

ThefollowingtablessummarizescertainindebtednessoftheCompanyasofDecember31,2016:

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Maturity Date Interest

Rate Principal Carrying Value(a)

CSC Holdings Restricted Group: RevolvingCreditFacility(b) November30,2021 4.07%$ 175,256 $ 145,013TermCreditFacility(c) October11,2024 3.88% 2,500,000 2,486,874

Cequel: RevolvingCreditFacility November30,2021 — — —TermCreditFacility(d) January15,2025 3.88% 815,000 812,903

$ 3,490,256 3,444,790

Less:Currentportion 33,150

Long-termdebt $ 3,411,640

Issuer Date Issued Maturity Date Interest

Rate Principal Amount

Carrying Amount(e)

CSCHoldings(f)(i) February6,1998 February15,2018 7.875%$ 300,000 $ 310,334CSCHoldings(f)(i) July21,1998 July15,2018 7.625% 500,000 521,654CSCHoldings(g)(i) February12,2009 February15,2019 8.625% 526,000 553,804CSCHoldings(g)(i) November15,2011 November15,2021 6.750% 1,000,000 951,702CSCHoldings(g)(i) May23,2014 June1,2024 5.250% 750,000 650,193CSCHoldings(h) October9,2015 January15,2023 10.125% 1,800,000 1,774,750CSCHoldings(h) October9,2015 October15,2025 10.875% 2,000,000 1,970,379CSCHoldings(h) October9,2015 October15,2025 6.625% 1,000,000 985,469CSCHoldings(j) September23,2016 April15,2027 5.500% 1,310,000 1,304,025Cablevision(g)(i) September23,2009 September15,2017 8.625% 900,000 926,045Cablevision(g)(i) April15,2010 April15,2018 7.750% 750,000 767,545Cablevision(g)(i) April15,2010 April15,2020 8.000% 500,000 488,992Cablevision(g)(i) September27,2012 September15,2022 5.875% 649,024 559,500CequelCommunicationsHoldingsILLCandCequelCapitalCorporation(g)

Oct.25,2012Dec.28,2012 September15,2020 6.375% 1,500,000 1,457,439

CequelCommunicationsHoldingsILLCandCequelCapitalCorporation(g)

May16,2013Sept.9,2014 December15,2021 5.125% 1,250,000 1,115,767

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Issuer Date Issued Maturity Date Interest

Rate Principal Amount

Carrying Amount(e)

AlticeUSFinanceICorporation(k) June12,2015 July15,2023 5.375% 1,100,000 1,079,869CequelCommunicationsHoldingsILLCandCequelCapitalCorporation(l) June12,2015 July15,2025 7.750% 620,000 602,925

AlticeUSFinanceICorporation(m) April26,2016 May15,2026 5.500% 1,500,000 1,486,933 $ 17,955,024 17,507,325

Less:Currentportion 926,045Long-termdebt $ 16,581,280

(a) Theunamortizeddiscountsanddeferredfinancingcostsamountedto$45,466atDecember31,2016.

(b) Includes$100,256ofcreditfacilitydebtincurredtofinancetheCablevisionAcquisition.SeediscussionregardingtheamendmenttotherevolvingcreditfacilityenteredintoDecember2016inNote9totheAlticeUSA,Inc.consolidatedfinancialstatementsincludedelsewhereinthisprospectus.

(c) Represents$3,800,000principalamountofdebtincurredtofinancetheCablevisionAcquisition,netofprincipalrepaymentsmade.SeediscussionregardingtheextensionamendmententeredintoSeptember2016inNote9totheAlticeUSA,Inc.consolidatedfinancialstatementsincludedelsewhereinthisprospectus.

(d) AtDecember31,2016,$17,031oftherevolvingcreditfacilitywasrestrictedforcertainlettersofcreditissuedonbehalfofCequeland$332,969ofthefacilitywasundrawnandavailable,subjecttocovenantlimitations.

(e) Thecarryingamountofthenotesisnetoftheunamortizeddeferredfinancingcostsand/ordiscounts/premiumsof$447,699.

(f) ThedebenturesarenotredeemablebyCSCHoldingspriortomaturity.

(g) Notesareredeemableatanytimeataspecified"make-whole"priceplusaccruedandunpaidinteresttotheredemptiondate.

(h) TheCompanymayredeemsomeoralloftheCSC2023SeniorNotesatanytimeonorafterJanuary15,2019,andsomeoralloftheCSC2025SeniorNotesandCSC2025SeniorGuaranteedNotesatanytimeonorafterOctober15,2020,attheredemptionpricessetforthintherelevantindenture,plusaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany.TheCompanymayalsoredeemupto40%ofeachseriesoftheCablevisionNotesusingtheproceedsofcertainequityofferingsbeforeOctober15,2018,ataredemptionpriceequalto110.125%fortheCSC2023SeniorNotes,110.875%fortheCSC2025SeniorNotesand106.625%fortheCSC2025SeniorGuaranteedNotes,ineachcaseplusaccruedandunpaidinterest.Inaddition,atanytimepriortoJanuary15,2019,CSCHoldingsmayredeemsomeoralloftheCSC2023SeniorNotes,andatanytimepriortoOctober15,2020,theCompanymayredeemsomeoralloftheCSC2025SeniorNotesandtheCSC2025SeniorGuaranteedNotes,atapriceequalto100%oftheprincipalamountthereof,plusa"makewhole"premiumspecifiedintherelevantindentureplusaccruedandunpaidinterest.

(i) ThecarryingvalueofthenoteswasadjustedtoreflecttheirfairvalueonthedateofacquisitionforCablevision(aggregatereductionof$52,788).

(j) TheCSC2027SeniorGuaranteedNotesareredeemableatanytimeonorafterApril15,2022attheredemptionpricessetforthintheindenture,plusaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany.Inaddition,upto40%mayberedeemedforeachseriesoftheCSC2027SeniorGuaranteedNotesusingtheproceedsof

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Cablevision Credit Facilities

Overview

OnOctober9,2015,Finco,whichmergedwithandintoCSCHoldingsonJune21,2016,enteredintoaseniorsecuredcreditfacility,whichcurrentlyprovidesU.S.dollartermloansinanaggregateprincipalamountof$3,000millionandU.S.dollarrevolvingloancommitmentsinanaggregateprincipalamountof$2,300million,whicharegovernedbyacreditfacilitiesagreemententeredintoby,inter alios ,CSCHoldings,certainlenderspartytheretoandJPMorganChaseBank,N.A.asadministrativeagentandsecurityagent(asamended,restated,supplementedorotherwisemodifiedonJune20,2016,June21,2016,July21,2016,September9,2016,December9,2016andMarch15,2017,respectively,andasfurtheramended,restated,supplementedorotherwisemodifiedfromtimetotime(the"CVCCreditFacilitiesAgreement")).

Interest Rate and Fees

Loanscomprisingeacheurodollarborrowingoralternatebaserateborrowing,asapplicable,bearinterestatarateperannumequaltotheadjustedLIBOrateorthealternatebaserate,asapplicable,plustheapplicablemargin,wheretheapplicablemarginis:

• inrespectoftheCVCTermLoans,(i)withrespecttoanyalternatebaserateloan,1.25%perannumand(ii)withrespecttoanyeurodollarloan,2.25%perannum,and

• inrespectofCVCRevolvingCreditFacilityloans(i)withrespecttoanyalternatebaserateloan,2.25%perannumand(ii)withrespecttoanyeurodollarloan,3.25%perannum.

Mandatory Prepayments

TheCVCCreditFacilitiesAgreementrequiresCSCHoldings,LLCtoprepayoutstandingCVCTermLoans,subjecttocertainexceptionsanddeductions,with(i)100%ofthenetcashproceedsofcertainassetsales,subjecttoreinvestmentrightsandcertainotherexceptions;and(ii)commencingwiththefiscalyearendingDecember31,2017,apariratableshare(basedontheoutstandingprincipalamountoftheCVCTermLoansdividedbythesumoftheoutstandingprincipalamountofallpari

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(k) SomeorallofthesenotesmayberedeemedatanytimeonorafterJuly15,2018,plusaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany.Upto40%ofthenotesmayberedeemedusingtheproceedsofcertainequityofferingsbeforeJuly15,2018,ataredemptionpriceequalto105.375%.

(l) SomeorallofthesenotesmayberedeemedatanytimeonorafterJuly15,2020,plusaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany.Upto40%ofthenotesmayberedeemedusingtheproceedsofcertainequityofferingsbeforeJuly15,2018,ataredemptionpriceequalto107.750%.

(m) SomeorallofthesenotesmayberedeemedatanytimeonorafterMay15,2021,plusaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany.Upto40%ofthenotesmayberedeemedusingtheproceedsofcertainequityofferingsbeforeMay15,2019,ataredemptionpriceequalto105.500%.

Thefollowingisasummaryofprovisionsrelatingtoourmaterialindebtedness.Thefollowingsummarydoesnotpurporttobecompleteandissubjectto,andqualifiedinitsentiretybyreferenceto,theprovisionsofthecorrespondingagreements,includingthedefinitionsofcertaintermsthereinthatarenototherwisedefinedinthisprospectus.OurCablevisionandCequelbusinessesareeachcurrentlyfinancedonastandalonebasisandtherelevantCablevisionandCequelsubsidiariesconstituteseparaterestrictedgroupsforthesedebtfinancingpurposes.WewereincompliancewithourdebtcovenantsasofDecember31,2016.

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passuindebtednessandtheCVCTermLoans)of50%ofannualexcesscashflow(inexcessof$15,000,000),whichwillbereducedto0%iftheconsolidatednetseniorsecuredleverageratioofCSCHoldings,LLCislessthanorequalto4.5to1.

Voluntary Prepayments

VoluntaryprepaymentsoftheCVCTermLoansonorpriortoOctober17,2017whichareeither(x)inconnectionwitharepricingtransactionor(y)effectinganyamendmentoftheCVCTermLoansresultinginarepricingtransaction,aresubjecttoacallpremiumpayabletotheadministrativeagentonbehalfofthelendersof,inthecaseof(x)1.00%oftheprincipalamountoftheCVCTermLoanssorepaidandinthecaseof(y)apaymentequalto1.00%oftheaggregateamountoftheCVCTermLoanssubjecttosuchrepricingtransaction.

Amortization and Final Maturity

ThematuritydateoftheCVCTermLoansisJuly17,2025.CSCHoldings,LLCisrequiredtomakescheduledquarterlypaymentseachequalto0.25%oftheoriginalprincipalamountoftheCVCTermLoans,withthebalancedueonthematuritydate.Thematuritydatefor$2,280millionoftheCVCRevolvingCreditFacilitycommitmentsisNovember30,2021.Thematuritydatefortheremaining$20millionofCVCRevolvingCreditFacilitycommitmentsisOctober9,2020.

Guarantees; Security

TheobligationsofCSCHoldingsundertheCVCCreditFacilitiesareguaranteedonaseniorbasisbyeachrestrictedsubsidiaryofCSCHoldings(otherthanCSCTKR,LLCanditssubsidiaries,whichownandoperateourNewJerseycablesystems)andwillalsobeguaranteedbyeachfuturewholly-ownedrestrictedsubsidiaryofCSCHoldings(otherthanimmaterialsubsidiaries),subjecttocertainlimitationssetforthintheCVCCreditFacilitiesdocumentation.TheobligationsundertheCVCCreditFacilities(includinganyguaranteesthereof)aresecuredonafirstprioritybasis,subjecttoanylienspermittedbytheCVCCreditFacilities,bycapitalstockheldbyCSCHoldingsoranyguarantorinrestrictedsubsidiariesofCSCHoldings,subjecttocertainexclusionsandlimitationsasagreedwiththeagent.

Certain Covenants and Events of Default

TheCVCCreditFacilitiesAgreementincludescertainnegativecovenantswhich,amongotherthingsandsubjecttocertainsignificantexceptionsandqualifications,limitCSCHoldings,LLC'sabilityandtheabilityofitsrestrictedsubsidiariesto:(i)incurorguaranteeadditionalindebtedness,(ii)makeinvestments,(iii)createliens,(iv)sellassetsandsubsidiarystock,(v)paydividendsormakeotherdistributionsorrepurchaseorredeemourcapitalstockorsubordinateddebt,(vi)engageincertaintransactionswithaffiliates,(vii)enterintoagreementsthatrestrictthepaymentofdividendsbysubsidiariesortherepaymentofintercompanyloansandadvances;and(viii)engageinmergersorconsolidations.Inaddition,theCVCRevolvingCreditFacilityincludesafinancialmaintenancecovenantsolelyforthebenefitofthelendersundertheCVCRevolvingCreditFacilityconsistingofamaximumconsolidatednetseniorsecuredleverageratioofCSCHoldingsanditsrestrictedsubsidiariesof5.0to1.0.Thefinancialcovenantwillbetestedonthelastdayofanyfiscalquarter(commencingonDecember31,2016)butonlyifonsuchdaythereareoutstandingborrowingsundertheCVCRevolvingCreditFacility(includingswinglineloansbutexcludinganycashcollateralizedlettersofcreditandundrawnlettersofcreditnottoexceed$15million).

TheCVCCreditFacilitiesAgreementalsocontainscertaincustomaryrepresentationsandwarranties,affirmativecovenantsandeventsofdefault(including,amongothers,aneventofdefaultuponachangeofcontrol).Ifaneventofdefaultoccurs,thelendersundertheCVCCreditFacilities

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willbeentitledtotakevariousactions,includingtheaccelerationofamountsdueundertheCVCCreditFacilitiesandallactionspermittedtobetakenbyasecuredcreditor.

Cequel Credit Facilities

Overview

OnJune12,2015,AlticeUSFinanceICorporationenteredintoaseniorsecuredcreditfacilitywhichcurrentlyprovidesU.S.dollartermloansinanaggregateprincipalamountof$1,265millionandU.S.dollarrevolvingloancommitmentsinanaggregateprincipalamountof$350millionwhicharegovernedbyacreditfacilitiesagreemententeredintoby,inter alios ,AlticeUSFinanceICorporation,certainlenderspartytheretoandJPMorganChaseBank,N.A.asadministrativeagentandsecurityagent(asamended,restated,supplementedorotherwisemodifiedonOctober25,2016,December9,2016andMarch15,2017,andasfurtheramended,restated,supplementedormodifiedfromtimetotime,the"CequelCreditFacilitiesAgreement").

Interest Rate and Fees

Loanscomprisingeacheurodollarborrowingoralternatebaserateborrowing,asapplicable,bearinterestatarateperannumequaltotheadjustedLIBOrateorthealternatebaserate,asapplicable,plustheapplicablemargin,wheretheapplicablemarginis:

• inrespectoftheCequelTermLoans,(i)withrespecttoanyalternatebaserateloan,1.25%perannumand(ii)withrespecttoanyeurodollarloan,2.25%perannum,and

• inrespectofCequelRevolvingCreditFacilityloans(i)withrespecttoanyalternatebaserateloan,2.25%perannumand(ii)withrespecttoanyeurodollarloan,3.25%perannum.

Mandatory Prepayments

TheCequelCreditFacilitiesAgreementrequiresAlticeUSFinanceICorporationtoprepayoutstandingCequelTermLoans,subjecttocertainexceptionsanddeductions,with(i)100%ofthenetcashproceedsofcertainassetsales,subjecttoreinvestmentrightsandcertainotherexceptions;and(ii)apariratableshare(basedontheoutstandingprincipalamountoftheCequelTermLoansdividedbythesumoftheoutstandingprincipalamountofallparipassuindebtednessandtheCequelTermLoans)of50%ofannualexcesscashflow(inexcessof$15,000,000),whichwillbereducedto0%iftheconsolidatednetseniorsecuredleverageratioislessthanorequalto4.5:1.

Voluntary Prepayments

VoluntaryprepaymentsoftheCequelTermLoansonorpriortoOctober28,2017whichareeither(x)inconnectionwitharepricingtransactionor(y)effectinganyamendmentoftheCequelTermLoansresultinginarepricingtransaction,aresubjecttoacallpremiumpayabletotheadministrativeagentonbehalfofthelendersof,inthecaseof(x)1.00%oftheprincipalamountoftheCequelTermLoanssorepaidandinthecaseof(y)apaymentequalto1.00%oftheaggregateamountoftheCequelTermLoanssubjecttosuchrepricingtransaction.

Amortization and Final Maturity

ThematuritydateoftheCequelTermLoansisJuly28,2025.AlticeUSFinanceICorporationisrequiredtomakescheduledquarterlypaymentseachequalto0.25%oftheoriginalprincipalamountoftheCequelTermLoans,withthebalancedueonthematuritydate.ThematuritydateoftheCequelRevolvingCreditFacilityisNovember30,2021.

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Guarantees; Security

TheobligationsofAlticeUSFinanceICorporationundertheCequelCreditFacilitiesareguaranteedonaseniorbasisbyCequelCommunicationsHoldingsII,LLC,CequelandcertainofthesubsidiariesofCequelandwillalsobeguaranteedbyeachfuturewholly-ownedsubsidiaryofCequel(otherthanimmaterialsubsidiaries),subjecttoapplicableguaranteelimitationsspecifiedtherein.TheobligationsundertheCequelCreditFacilities(includinganyguaranteesthereof)andaresecuredbycertainassetsofCequelCommunicationsHoldingsII,LLCandCequel,includingasharepledgeoverthesharecapitalofCequelandAlticeUSFinanceICorporationandsubstantiallyalloftheassetsofCequelandthesubsidiaryguarantors(excludingrealpropertyandsubjecttocertainotherexceptions).

Certain Covenants and Events of Default

TheCequelCreditFacilitiesAgreementincludescertainnegativecovenantsthat,amongotherthingsandsubjecttocertainsignificantexceptionsandqualifications,limitCequel'sabilityandtheabilityofitsrestrictedsubsidiariesto:(i)incurorguaranteeadditionalindebtedness,(ii)makeinvestments,(iii)createliens,(iv)sellassetsandsubsidiarystock,(v)paydividendsormakeotherdistributionsorrepurchaseorredeemourcapitalstockorsubordinateddebt,(vi)engageincertaintransactionswithaffiliates,(vii)enterintoagreementsthatrestrictthepaymentofdividendsbysubsidiariesortherepaymentofintercompanyloansandadvances;and(viii)engageinmergersorconsolidations.Inaddition,theCequelCreditFacilitiesAgreementincludesafinancialmaintenancecovenantsolelyforthebenefitoftherevolvinglendersundertheCequelCreditFacilitiesAgreementconsistingofamaximumconsolidatednetseniorsecuredleverageratioofCequelanditsrestrictedsubsidiariesof5.0to1.0.ThefinancialcovenantwillbetestedonthelastdayofanyfiscalquarterbutonlyifonsuchdaythereareoutstandingborrowingsundertheCequelRevolvingCreditFacility(excludinganycashcollateralizedlettersofcredit).

TheCequelCreditFacilitiesAgreementalsocontainscertaincustomaryrepresentationsandwarranties,affirmativecovenantsandeventsofdefault(including,amongothers,aneventofdefaultuponachangeofcontroltriggerevent).Ifaneventofdefaultoccurs,thelendersundertheCequelCreditFacilitieswillbeentitledtotakevariousactions,includingtheaccelerationofamountsdueundertheCequelCreditFacilitiesandallactionspermittedtobetakenbyasecuredcreditor,subjecttotheCequelFirstLienIntercreditorAgreement.

Cablevision Bonds

Cablevision Notes

OnSeptember23,2009,Cablevisionissued$900millionaggregateprincipalamountofits85/8%SeniorNotesdue2017and85/8%SeriesBSeniorNotesdue2017(together,the"Cablevision2017SeniorNotes").OnApril17,2017,Cablevisionwillredeem$500millionaggregateprincipalamountofitsCablevision2017SeniorNoteswithcertainoftheproceedsofthetermloansincurredundertheCVCCreditFacilitiesAgreement,reducingtheaggregateprincipalamountofoutstandingCablevision2017SeniorNotesto$400million.TheCablevision2017SeniorNotesmatureonSeptember15,2017.InterestontheCablevision2017SeniorNotesispayablesemi-annuallyincashoneachMarch15andSeptember15.

OnApril15,2010,Cablevisionissued$750millionaggregateprincipalamountofits73/4%SeniorNotesdue2018.TheCablevision2018SeniorNotesmatureonApril15,2018.InterestontheCablevision2018SeniorNotesispayablesemi-annuallyincashoneachApril15andOctober15.

OnApril15,2010,Cablevisionissued$500millionaggregateprincipalamountofits8%SeniorNotesdue2020.TheCablevision2020SeniorNotesmatureonApril15,2020.InterestontheCablevision2020SeniorNotesispayablesemi-annuallyincashoneachApril15andOctober15.

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OnSeptember27,2012,Cablevisionissued$750millionaggregateprincipalamountofits57/8%SeniorNotesdue2022.TheCablevision2022SeniorNotesmatureonSeptember15,2022.InterestontheCablevision2022SeniorNotesispayablesemi-annuallyincashoneachMarch15andSeptember15.

Atanytimepriortotheirrespectivematuritydates,CablevisionmayredeemsomeoralloftheCablevisionLegacyNotesatapriceequalto100%oftheprincipalamountoftheCablevisionLegacyNotesplusa"make-whole"premium,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,tothedateofredemption.

TheCablevisionLegacyNotesareunsecuredobligationsofCablevisionandarenotguaranteedbyanyofitssubsidiariesoranyotherentity.

TheindenturesgoverningtheCablevisionLegacyNotescontaincertainnegativecovenants,agreementsandeventsofdefault,including,amongotherthingsandsubjecttocertainsignificantexceptionsandqualifications,limitationsontheabilityofCablevisionanditsrestrictedsubsidiariesto(i)incurorguaranteeadditionalindebtedness,(ii)makeinvestmentsorotherrestrictedpayments,(iii)createliens,(iv)paydividendsormakeotherdistributionsorrepurchaseorredeemourcapitalstockorsubordinateddebt,(v)engageincertaintransactionswithaffiliates,(vi)enterintoagreementsthatrestrictthepaymentofdividendsbysubsidiariesortherepaymentofintercompanyloansandadvances;and(vii)engageinmergersorconsolidations.

CSC Holdings Notes

CSC Holdings Senior Guaranteed Notes

OnOctober9,2015,Fincoissued$1,000millionaggregateprincipalamountofits65/8%SeniorGuaranteedNotesdue2025.CSCHoldingsassumedtheobligationsasissueroftheCSC2025SeniorGuaranteedNotesuponthemergerofFincoandCSCHoldingsonJune21,2016.TheCSC2025SeniorGuaranteedNotesmatureonOctober15,2025.InterestontheCSC2025SeniorGuaranteedNotesispayablesemi-annuallyincashoneachJanuary15andJuly15.TheCSC2025SeniorGuaranteedNotesareredeemable,inwholeorinpart,atanytimeonorafterOctober15,2020,attheapplicableredemptionpricesspecifiedintheindenturegoverningtheCSC2025SeniorGuaranteedNotes,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.AtanytimepriortoOctober15,2018,CSCHoldingsmayredeemupto40%oftheoriginalaggregateprincipalamountoftheCSC2025SeniorGuaranteedNoteswiththeproceedsofcertainequityofferingsataredemptionpriceof106.625%oftheprincipalamountoftheCSC2025SeniorGuaranteedNotes,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.AtanytimepriortoOctober15,2020,CSCHoldingsmayalsoredeemsomeoralloftheCSC2025SeniorGuaranteedNotesatapriceequalto100%oftheprincipalamountoftheCSC2025SeniorGuaranteedNotesplusa"make-whole"premium,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.

OnSeptember23,2016,CSCHoldingsissued$1,310millionaggregateprincipalamountofits51/2%SeniorGuaranteedNotesdue2027.TheCSC2027SeniorGuaranteedNotesmatureonApril15,2027.InterestontheCSC2027SeniorGuaranteedNotesispayablesemi-annuallyincashoneachApril15andOctober15.TheCSC2027SeniorGuaranteedNotesareredeemable,inwholeorinpart,atanytimeonorafterApril15,2022,attheapplicableredemptionpricesspecifiedintheindenturegoverningtheCSC2027SeniorGuaranteedNotes,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.AtanytimepriortoOctober15,2019,CSCHoldingsmayredeemupto40%oftheoriginalaggregateprincipalamountoftheCSC2027SeniorGuaranteedNoteswiththeproceedsofcertainequityofferingsataredemptionpriceof105.500%oftheprincipalamountoftheCSC2027SeniorGuaranteedNotes,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.AtanytimepriortoApril15,2022,CSCHoldingsmayalso

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redeemsomeoralloftheCSC2027SeniorGuaranteedNotesatapriceequalto100%oftheprincipalamountoftheNotesplusa"make-whole"premium,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.

TheCSCSeniorGuaranteedNotesareunsecuredobligationsofCSCHoldingsandareguaranteedonaseniorunsecuredbasisbyeachrestrictedsubsidiaryofCSCHoldings(otherthanCSCTKR,LLCanditssubsidiaries,whichownandoperateourNewJerseycablesystems)andwillalsobeguaranteedbyeachfuturewholly-ownedrestrictedsubsidiaryofCSCHoldings(otherthanimmaterialsubsidiaries),subjecttocertainlimitationssetforthintheindenturesgoverningtheCSCSeniorGuaranteedNotes.

TheindenturesgoverningtheCSCSeniorGuaranteedNotescontaincertainnegativecovenants,agreementsandeventsofdefault,including,subjecttocertainsignificantexceptionsandqualifications,limitationsontheabilityofCSCHoldingsanditsrestrictedsubsidiariesto(i)incurorguaranteeadditionalindebtedness,(ii)makeinvestments,(iii)createliens,(iv)sellassetsandsubsidiarystock,(v)paydividendsormakeotherdistributionsorrepurchaseorredeemourcapitalstockorsubordinateddebt,(vi)engageincertaintransactionswithaffiliates,(vii)enterintoagreementsthatrestrictthepaymentofdividendsbysubsidiariesortherepaymentofintercompanyloansandadvances,and(viii)engageinmergersorconsolidations.

UpontheoccurrenceofaneventconstitutingachangeofcontrolundertheindenturesgoverningtheCSCSeniorGuaranteedNotes,CSCHoldingsmustoffertorepurchasealloftheCSCSeniorGuaranteedNotesatapriceequalto101%oftheirprincipalamount,plusaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,totherepurchasedate.

Incertaininstancesinaccordancewiththetermsoftherespectiveindentures,CSCHoldingsmayberequiredtomakeanoffertorepurchasetheCSCSeniorGuaranteedNotesatapurchasepriceequalto100%oftheprincipalamountthereof,plusaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,withtheexcessproceedsfromassetsales.

CSC Holdings Senior Notes

OnFebruary6,1998,CSCHoldings,asasuccessorissuer,issued$300millionaggregateprincipalamountofits77/8%SeniorDebenturesdue2018.TheCSC77/8%2018SeniorDebenturesmatureonFebruary15,2018.InterestontheCSC77/8%2018SeniorDebenturesispayablesemi-annuallyincashoneachFebruary15andAugust15.

OnJuly21,1998,CSCHoldings,assuccessorissuer,issued$500millionaggregateprincipalamountofits75/8%SeniorDebenturesdue2018.TheCSC75/8%2018SeniorDebenturesmatureonJuly15,2018.InterestontheCSC75/8%2018SeniorDebenturesispayablesemi-annuallyincashoneachJanuary15andJuly15.

OnFebruary12,2009,CSCHoldings,asasuccessorissuer,issued$526millionaggregateprincipalamountofits85/8%SeniorNotesdue2019and85/8%SeriesBSeniorNotesdue2019.TheCSC2019SeniorNotesmatureonFebruary15,2019.InterestontheCSC2019SeniorNotesispayablesemi-annuallyincashoneachFebruary15andAugust15.

OnNovember15,2011,CSCHoldingsissued$1,000millionaggregateprincipalamountofits63/4%SeniorNotesdue2021and63/4%SeriesBSeniorNotesdue2021.TheCSC2021SeniorNotesmatureonNovember15,2021.InterestontheCSC2021SeniorNotesispayablesemi-annuallyincashoneachMay15andNovember15.

OnMay23,2014,CSCHoldingsissued$750millionaggregateprincipalamountofits51/4%SeniorNotesdue2024and51/4%SeriesBSeniorNotesdue2024.TheCSC2024SeniorNotesmatureonJune1,2024.InterestontheCSC2024SeniorNotesispayablesemi-annuallyincashoneachJune1andDecember1.

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Atanytimepriortotheirrespectivematuritydates,CSCHoldingsmayredeemsomeoralloftheCSCLegacyNotesatapriceequalto100%oftheprincipalamountoftheCSCLegacyNotesplusa"make-whole"premium,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,tothedateofredemption.

OnOctober9,2015,Finco,issued$1,800millionaggregateprincipalamountofits101/8%SeniorNotesdue2023and$2,000million107/8%SeniorNotesdue2025.CSCHoldingsassumedtheobligationsasissueroftheCSC2023SeniorNotesuponthemergerofFincoandCSCHoldingsonJune21,2016.TheCSC2023SeniorNotesmatureonJanuary15,2023andtheCSC2025SeniorNotesmatureonOctober15,2025.InterestontheCSCNewSeniorNotesispayablesemi-annuallyincashoneachJanuary15andJuly15.

TheCSC2023SeniorNotesareredeemable,inwholeorinpart,atanytimeonorafterJanuary15,2019,attheapplicableredemptionpricesspecifiedintheindenturegoverningtheCSC2023SeniorNotes,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.AtanytimepriortoOctober15,2018,CSCHoldingsmayredeemupto40%oftheoriginalaggregateprincipalamountoftheCSC2023SeniorNoteswiththeproceedsofcertainequityofferingsataredemptionpriceof110.125%oftheprincipalamountoftheCSC2023SeniorNotes,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.AtanytimepriortoJanuary15,2019,CSCHoldingsmayalsoredeemsomeoralloftheCSC2023SeniorNotesatapriceequalto100%oftheprincipalamountoftheCSC2023SeniorNotesplusa"make-whole"premium,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.

TheCSC2025SeniorNotesareredeemable,inwholeorinpart,atanytimeonorafterOctober15,2020,attheapplicableredemptionpricesspecifiedintheindenturegoverningtheCSC2025SeniorNotes,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.AtanytimepriortoOctober15,2018,CSCHoldingsmayredeemupto40%oftheoriginalaggregateprincipalamountoftheCSC2025SeniorNoteswiththeproceedsofcertainequityofferingsataredemptionpriceof110.875%oftheprincipalamountoftheCSC2025SeniorNotes,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.AtanytimepriortoOctober15,2020,CSCHoldingsmayalsoredeemsomeoralloftheCSC2025SeniorNotesatapriceequalto100%oftheprincipalamountoftheCSC2025SeniorNotesplusa"make-whole"premium,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.

TheCSCSeniorNotesareunsecuredobligationsofCSCHoldingsandarenotguaranteedbyanyofitssubsidiariesoranyotherentity.

TheindenturesgoverningtheCSCSeniorNotescontaincertainnegativecovenants,agreementsandeventsofdefault,including,subjecttocertainsignificantexceptionsandqualifications,limitationsontheabilityofCSCHoldingsanditsrestrictedsubsidiariesto(i)incurorguaranteeadditionalindebtedness,(ii)makeinvestments,(iii)createliens,(iv)sellassetsandsubsidiarystock,(v)paydividendsormakeotherdistributionsorrepurchaseorredeemourcapitalstockorsubordinateddebt,(vi)engageincertaintransactionswithaffiliates,(vii)enterintoagreementsthatrestrictthepaymentofdividendsbysubsidiariesortherepaymentofintercompanyloansandadvances;and(viii)engageinmergersorconsolidations.

UpontheoccurrenceofaneventconstitutingachangeofcontrolundertheindenturegoverningtheCSCNewSeniorNotes,CSCHoldingsmustoffertorepurchasealloftheCSCNewSeniorNotesatapriceequalto101%oftheirprincipalamount,plusaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,totherepurchasedate.

Incertaininstancesinaccordancewiththetermsoftheindenture,CSCHoldings,LLCmayberequiredtomakeanoffertorepurchasetheCSCNewSeniorNotesatapurchasepriceequalto100%

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oftheprincipalamountthereof,plusaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,withtheexcessproceedsfromassetsales.

Cequel Bonds

Cequel Senior Secured Notes

OnJune12,2015,AlticeUSFinanceICorporationissued$1,100millionaggregateprincipalamountofits53/8%SeniorSecuredNotesdue2023(the"Cequel2023SeniorSecuredNotes").TheCequel2023SeniorSecuredNotesmatureonJuly15,2023.InterestontheCequel2023SeniorSecuredNotesispayablesemi-annuallyincashoneachJanuary15andJuly15.TheCequel2023SeniorSecuredNotesareredeemable,inwholeorinpart,atanytimeonorafterJuly15,2018,attheapplicableredemptionpricesspecifiedintheindenturegoverningthe2023SeniorSecuredNotes,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.AtanytimepriortoJuly15,2018,AlticeUSFinanceICorporationmayredeemupto40%oftheoriginalaggregateprincipalamountoftheCequel2023SeniorSecuredNoteswiththeproceedsofcertainequityofferingsataredemptionpriceof105.375%oftheprincipalamountoftheCequel2023SeniorSecuredNotes,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.AtanytimepriortoJuly15,2018,AlticeUSFinanceICorporationmayalsoredeemsomeoralloftheCequel2023SeniorSecuredNotesatapriceequalto100%oftheprincipalamountoftheCequel2023SeniorSecuredNotesplusa"make-whole"premium,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.

OnApril26,2016,AlticeUSFinanceICorporationissued$1,500millionaggregateprincipalamountofits51/2%SeniorSecuredNotesdue2026(the"Cequel2026SeniorSecuredNotes"and,togetherwiththeCequel2023SeniorSecuredNotes,the"CequelSeniorSecuredNotes").TheCequel2026SeniorSecuredNotesmatureonMay15,2026.InterestontheCequel2026SeniorSecuredNotesispayablesemi-annuallyincashoneachMay15andNovember15.TheCequel2026SeniorSecuredNotesareredeemable,inwholeorinpart,atanytimeonorafterMay15,2021,attheapplicableredemptionpricesspecifiedintheindenturegoverningthe2026SeniorSecuredNotes,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.AtanytimepriortoMay15,2019,AlticeUSFinanceICorporationmayredeemupto40%oftheoriginalaggregateprincipalamountoftheCequel2026SeniorSecuredNoteswiththeproceedsofcertainequityofferingsataredemptionpriceof105.5%oftheprincipalamountoftheCequel2026SeniorSecuredNotes,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.AtanytimepriortoMay15,2021,AlticeUSFinanceICorporationmayalsoredeemsomeoralloftheCequel2026SeniorSecuredNotesatapriceequalto100%oftheprincipalamountoftheCequel2026SeniorSecuredNotesplusa"make-whole"premium,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.

TheobligationsofAlticeUSFinanceICorporationundertheCequelSeniorSecuredNotesareguaranteedonaseniorbasisbyCequelCommunicationsHoldingsII,LLC,CequelandcertainsubsidiariesofCequelandaresecuredbycertainassetsofCequelCommunicationsHoldingsII,LLCandCequel,includingasharepledgeoverthesharecapitalofCequelandAlticeUSFinanceICorporation,andsubstantiallyalloftheassetsofCequelandthesubsidiaryguarantors(excludingrealpropertyandsubjecttocertainotherexceptions).

TheindenturesgoverningtheCequelSeniorSecuredNotescontaincertainnegativecovenants,agreementsandeventsofdefault,including,subjecttocertainsignificantexceptionsandqualifications,limitationsontheabilityofCequelanditsrestrictedsubsidiariesto(i)incurorguaranteeadditionalindebtedness,(ii)makeinvestments,(iii)createliens,(iv)sellassetsandsubsidiarystock,(v)paydividendsormakeotherdistributionsorrepurchaseorredeemourcapitalstockorsubordinateddebt,(vi)engageincertaintransactionswithaffiliates,(vii)enterintoagreementsthatrestrictthepayment

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ofdividendsbysubsidiariesortherepaymentofintercompanyloansandadvances,and(viii)engageinmergersorconsolidations.

UpontheoccurrenceofaneventconstitutingachangeofcontrolundertheindenturesgoverningtheCequelSeniorSecuredNotes,AlticeUSFinanceICorporationmustoffertorepurchasealloftheCequelSeniorSecuredNotesatapriceequalto101%oftheirprincipalamount,plusaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,totherepurchasedate.

Incertaininstancesinaccordancewiththetermsoftherespectiveindentures,AlticeUSFinanceICorporationmayberequiredtomakeanoffertorepurchasetheCequelSeniorSecuredNotesatapurchasepriceequalto100%oftheprincipalamountthereof,plusaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,withtheexcessproceedsfromassetsales.

Cequel Senior Notes

OnOctober25,2012,CequelCapitalCorporationandCequelCommunicationsHoldingsI,LLCissued$500millionaggregateprincipalamountoftheir63/8%SeniorNotesdue2020(the"Cequel2020SeniorNotes").OnDecember28,2012,theCequelSeniorNotesIssuersissuedanadditional$1,000millionaggregateprincipalamountoftheirCequel2020SeniorNotes.OnApril14,2017,theCequelSeniorNotesCo-Issuerswillredeem$450millionaggregateprincipalamountoftheirCequel2020SeniorNoteswithcertainoftheproceedsofthetermloansincurredundertheCequelCreditFacilitiesAgreement,reducingtheaggregateprincipalamountofoutstandingCequel2020SeniorNotesto$1,050million.TheCequel2020SeniorNotesmatureonSeptember15,2020.InterestontheCequel2020SeniorNotesispayablesemi-annuallyincashoneachMarch15andSeptember15.TheCequel2020SeniorNotesareredeemable,inwholeorinpart,atanytimeonorafterSeptember15,2015,attheapplicableredemptionpricesspecifiedintheindenturegoverningtheCequel2020SeniorNotes,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,tothedateofredemption.AtanytimepriortoSeptember15,2015,theCequelSeniorNotesCo-Issuersmayredeemupto40%oftheoriginalaggregateprincipalamountoftheCequel2020SeniorNoteswiththeproceedsofcertainequityofferingsataredemptionpriceof106.375%oftheprincipalamountoftheCequel2020SeniorNotes,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,tothedateofredemption.AtanytimepriortoSeptember15,2015,theCequelSeniorNotesCo-IssuersmayalsoredeemsomeoralloftheCequel2020SeniorNotesatapriceequalto100%oftheprincipalamountoftheCequel2020SeniorNotesplusa"make-whole"premium,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,tothedateofredemption.

OnMay16,2013,theCequelSeniorNotesCo-Issuersissued$750millionaggregateprincipalamountoftheir51/8%SeniorNotesdue2021.TheCequel2021SeniorNotesmatureonDecember15,2021.InterestontheCequel2021SeniorNotesispayablesemi-annuallyincashoneachJune15andDecember15.TheCequel2021SeniorNotesareredeemable,inwholeorinpart,atanytimeonorafterJune15,2016,attheapplicableredemptionpricesspecifiedintheindenturegoverningtheCequel2021SeniorNotes,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.AtanytimepriortoJune15,2016,theCequelSeniorNotesCo-Issuersmayredeemupto40%oftheoriginalaggregateprincipalamountoftheCequel2021SeniorNoteswiththeproceedsofcertainequityofferingsataredemptionpriceof105.125%oftheprincipalamountoftheCequel2021SeniorNotes,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,tothedateofredemption.AtanytimepriortoJune15,2016,theCequelSeniorNotesCo-IssuersmayalsoredeemsomeoralloftheCequel2021SeniorNotesatapriceequalto100%oftheprincipalamountoftheCequel2021SeniorNotesplusa"make-whole"premium,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,tothedateofredemption.

OnSeptember9,2014,theCequelSeniorNotesCo-Issuersissued$500millionaggregateprincipalamountoftheir51/8%SeniorNotesdue2021.TheCequel2021MirrorNotesmatureonDecember15,

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2021.InterestontheCequel2021MirrorNotesispayablesemi-annuallyincashoneachJune15andDecember15.TheCequel2021MirrorNotesareredeemable,inwholeorinpart,atanytimeonorafterJune15,2016,attheapplicableredemptionpricesspecifiedintheindenturegoverningtheCequel2021MirrorNotes,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,tothedateofredemption.AtanytimepriortoJune15,2016,theCequelSeniorNotesCo-Issuersmayredeemupto40%oftheoriginalaggregateprincipalamountoftheCequel2021MirrorNoteswiththeproceedsofcertainequityofferingsataredemptionpriceof105.125%oftheprincipalamountoftheCequel2021MirrorNotes,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,tothedateofredemption.AtanytimepriortoJune15,2016,theCequelSeniorNotesCo-IssuersmayalsoredeemsomeoralloftheCequel2021MirrorNotesatapriceequalto100%oftheprincipalamountoftheCequel2021MirrorNotesplusa"make-whole"premium,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,tothedateofredemption.

OnJune12,2015,AlticeUSFinanceIICorporationissued$300millionaggregateprincipalamountofits73/4%SeniorNotesdue2025.TheCequelSeniorNotesCo-IssuersassumedtheobligationsasissueroftheCequel2025SeniorNotesonDecember21,2015.OnMay23,2016,theCequelSeniorNotesCo-Issuersissuedanadditional$320millionaggregateprincipalamountoftheCequel2025SeniorNotesinexchangefordebtsecuritiesoriginallyissuedbyAlticeUSFinanceS.A.TheCequel2025SeniorNotesmatureonJuly15,2025.InterestontheCequel2025SeniorNotesispayablesemi-annuallyincashoneachJanuary15andJuly15.TheCequel2025SeniorNotesareredeemable,inwholeorinpart,atanytimeonorafterJuly15,2020,attheapplicableredemptionpricesspecifiedintheindenturegoverningtheCequel2025SeniorNotes,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.AtanytimepriortoJuly15,2018,theCequelSeniorNotesCo-Issuersmayredeemupto40%oftheoriginalaggregateprincipalamountoftheCequel2025SeniorNoteswiththeproceedsofcertainequityofferingsataredemptionpriceof107.750%oftheprincipalamountoftheCequel2025SeniorNotes,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.AtanytimepriortoJuly15,2020,theCequelSeniorNotesCo-IssuersmayalsoredeemsomeoralloftheCequel2025SeniorNotesatapriceequalto100%oftheprincipalamountoftheCequel2025SeniorNotesplusa"make-whole"premium,togetherwithaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,to,butexcluding,thedateofredemption.

TheCequelSeniorNotesareunsecuredobligationsoftheCequelSeniorNotesCo-Issuersandarenotguaranteedbyanyoftheirsubsidiariesoranyotherentity.

TheindenturesgoverningtheCequelSeniorNotescontaincertainnegativecovenants,agreementsandeventsofdefault,including,subjecttocertainsignificantexceptionsandqualifications,limitationsontheabilityoftheCequelSeniorNotesCo-Issuersandtheirrestrictedsubsidiariesto(i)incurorguaranteeadditionalindebtedness,(ii)makeinvestments,(iii)createliens,(iv)sellassetsandsubsidiarystock,(v)paydividendsormakeotherdistributionsorrepurchaseorredeemourcapitalstockorsubordinateddebt,(vi)engageincertaintransactionswithaffiliates,(vii)enterintoagreementsthatrestrictthepaymentofdividendsbysubsidiariesortherepaymentofintercompanyloansandadvances,and(viii)engageinmergersorconsolidations,ineachcasesubjecttocertainexceptions.

UpontheoccurrenceofaneventconstitutingachangeofcontrolundertherespectiveindenturesgoverningtheCequelSeniorNotes,theCequelSeniorNotesCo-IssuersmustoffertorepurchasealloftheCequelSeniorNotesatapriceequalto101%oftheirprincipalamount,plusaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,totherepurchasedate.

Incertaininstancesinaccordancewiththetermsoftherespectiveindentures,theCequelSeniorNotesCo-IssuersmayberequiredtomakeanoffertorepurchasetheCequelSeniorNotesatapurchasepriceequalto100%oftheprincipalamountthereof,plusaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany,withtheexcessproceedsfromassetsales.

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Cequel Intercreditor Agreement

OnDecember21,2015,JPMorganChaseBank,N.A.,assecurityagentandauthorizedrepresentativeofthesecuredpartiesundertheCequelCreditFacilities,andDeutscheBankTrustCompanyAmericas,asauthorizedrepresentativeoftheholdersoftheCequel2023SeniorSecuredNotes,enteredintoafirstlienintercreditoragreement(the"CequelFirstLienIntercreditorAgreement")astotherelativeprioritiesoftheirrespectivesecurityinterestsinthesharedcollateralsecuringtheindebtednessofAlticeUSFinanceICorporation.OnMay20,2016,DeutscheBankTrustCompanyAmericasaccededtotheCequelFirstLienIntercreditorAgreementinitscapacityasauthorizedrepresentativeoftheholdersoftheCequel2026SeniorSecuredNotes.TheCequelFirstLienIntercreditorAgreementprovidesthatnotwithstandingthedate,time,method,mannerororderofgrant,attachmentorperfectionofanyliensonthesharedcollateralsecuringtheCequelCreditFacilities,Cequel2023SeniorSecuredNotesorCequel2026SeniorSecuredNotes(orfuturefirstlienobligationsthatbecomesubjecttotheCequelFirstLienIntercreditorAgreement),thelienssecuringallsuchfirstlienobligationsshallbeofequalpriority.TheCequelFirstLienIntecreditorAgreementalsoprovidesforcertainmattersrelatingtotheadministrationofsecurityinterestsincluding,amongstotherthings,specifyingtheapplicableauthorizedrepresentativewhohastherighttodirectthecontrollingsecurityagenttotake,orrefrainfromtaking,certainactionswithrespecttothesharedcollateral,theautomaticreleaseofliensinfavorofeachseriesoffirstlienobligationsintheeventthecontrollingsecurityagentexercisesremediesagainstanysharedcollateralandcertainagreementsrelatingtodebtor-in-possessionfinancings(andliensonthesharedcollateralinconnectionwithsuchfinancings)ortheuseofcashcollateralconstitutingsharedcollateralintheeventtheissuerorapledgorbecomessubjecttoabankruptcycase.

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Cablevision Collateralized Indebtedness Relating to Stock Monetizations

CSCHoldingsanditsconsolidatedsubsidiarieshaveenteredintoderivativecontractstohedgetheirequitypriceriskandmonetizethevalueoftheirsharesofcommonstockofComcast.Thesecontracts,atmaturity,areexpectedtooffsetdeclinesinthefairvalueofthesesecuritiesbelowthehedgepricepersharewhileallowingCSCHoldingsanditsconsolidatedsubsidiariestoretainupsideappreciationfromthehedgepricepersharetotherelevantcapprice.Ifanyoneofthesecontractsisterminatedpriortoitsscheduledmaturitydateduetotheoccurrenceofaneventspecifiedinthecontract,CSCHoldingsanditsconsolidatedsubsidiarieswouldbeobligatedtorepaythefairvalueofthecollateralizedindebtednesslessthesumofthefairvaluesoftheunderlyingstockandequitycollar,calculatedattheterminationdate.AsofMarch31,2017,CSCHoldingsanditsconsolidatedsubsidiariesdidnothaveanearlyterminationshortfallrelatingtoanyofthesecontracts.TheunderlyingstockandtheequitycollarsarecarriedatfairvalueonCSCHoldingsconsolidatedbalancesheetsandthecollateralizedindebtednessiscarriedatitsprincipalvalue.See"Management'sDiscussionandAnalysisofFinancialConditionandResultsofOperations—QuantitativeandQualitativeDisclosuresAboutMarketRisk"forinformationonhowCSCHoldingsanditsconsolidatedsubsidiariesparticipateinchangesinthemarketpriceofthestocksunderlyingthesederivativecontracts.

AllofCSCHoldingsmonetizationtransactionsareobligationsofCSCHoldingswholly-ownedsubsidiaries.CSCHoldingsprovidesguaranteesofthesubsidiaries'ongoingcontractpaymentexpenseobligationsandpotentialpaymentsthatcouldbedueasaresultofanearlyterminationevent.Theguaranteeexposureapproximatesthenetsumofthefairvalueofthecollateralizedindebtednesslessthesumofthefairvaluesoftheunderlyingstockandtheequitycollar.Thesederivativecontractswerenotdesignatedashedgesforaccountingpurposes.AllofCSCHoldingsequityderivativecontractsarecarriedattheircurrentfairvalueonourconsolidatedbalancesheetswithchangesinvaluereflectedin

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ourconsolidatedstatementsofincome,andallofthecounterpartiestosuchtransactionscurrentlycarryinvestmentgradecreditratings.

Cequel Derivative Instruments

InJune2016,asubsidiaryofCequelenteredintotwofixedtofloatinginterestrateswaps.Onefixedtofloatinginterestrateswapisconverting$750,000fromafixedrateof1.6655%tosix-monthLIBORandasecondtrancheof$750,000fromafixedrateof1.68%tosix-monthLIBOR.TheobjectiveoftheseswapsistocovertheexposureoftheCequel2026SeniorSecuredNotestochangesinthemarketinterestrate.Theseswapcontractswerenotdesignatedashedgesforaccountingpurposes.Accordingly,thechangesinthefairvalueoftheseinterestrateswapcontractsarerecordedthroughthestatementofoperations.

Letters of Credit

Certainlendershaveissuedstandbyandbackstoplettersofcreditthatareusedbycertainofoursubsidiariestoguaranteetheirobligationsintheordinarycourseofbusiness.AsofDecember31,2016,wehadapproximately$114millionofoutstandinglettersofcredit.

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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE

Priortothisoffering,therehasnotbeenanypublicmarketforourClassAcommonstockandasignificantpublicmarketforourClassAcommonstockmaynotdeveloporbesustainedafterthisoffering.Wecannotpredictwhateffect,ifany,salesofsharesofourClassAcommonstockortheavailabilityofsharesofourClassAcommonstockforsalewillhaveontheprevailingmarketpriceofourClassAcommonstockfromtimetotime.ThenumberofsharesofourClassAcommonstockavailableforfuturesaleintothepublicmarketsissubjecttolegalandcontractualrestrictions,someofwhicharedescribedbelow.TheexpirationoftheserestrictionswillpermitsalesofsubstantialamountsofourClassAcommonstockinthepublicmarketorcouldcreatetheperceptionthatthesesalescouldoccur,whichcouldadverselyaffectthemarketpriceforourClassAcommonstockandcouldmakeitmoredifficultforustoraisecapitalthroughthesaleofourequityorequity-relatedsecuritiesatatimeandpricethatwedeemacceptable.

Uponthecompletionofthisoffering,weexpecttohaveatotalofsharesofourClassAcommonstockoutstanding,assumingnoexerciseoftheunderwriters'optiontopurchaseadditionalsharesofClassAcommonstockfrom,andsharesofourClassBcommonstockoutstanding.AllofthesharesofourClassAcommonstocksoldinthisofferingwillbefreelytradablewithoutrestrictionorfurtherregistrationundertheSecuritiesAct,exceptforsharesheldbypersonswhomaybedeemedour"affiliates,"asthattermisdefinedunderRule144oftheSecuritiesAct.An"affiliate"isapersonthatdirectlyorindirectlythroughoneormoreintermediaries,controlsoriscontrolledbyusorisundercommoncontrolwithus.TheremainingoutstandingsharesofourClassAcommonstockandClassBcommonstockwillbe"restrictedsecurities"withinthemeaningofRule144andsubjecttocertainrestrictionsonresalefollowingtheconsummationofthisoffering.RestrictedsecuritiesmaybesoldinthepublicmarketonlyiftheyareregisteredundertheSecuritiesActoraresoldpursuanttoanexemptionfromregistrationsuchasRule144orRule701,whicharesummarizedbelow.SharesofourClassBcommonstockareconvertibleintoanequivalentnumberofsharesofourClassAcommonstockattheoptionoftheholderatanytime.

Rule 144

Ingeneral,pursuanttoRule144undertheSecuritiesActineffectonthedateofthisprospectus,oncewehavebeensubjecttopubliccompanyreportingrequirementsforatleast90days,apersonwhoisnotoneofouraffiliatesatanytimeduringthe90daysprecedingasaleandwhohasbeneficiallyownedthesharesofourClassAcommonstocktobesoldforatleastsixmonths,includingtheholdingperiodofanypriorownerotherthanouraffiliates,wouldbeentitledtosellthoseshareswithoutcomplyingwiththemannerofsale,volumelimitationornoticeprovisionsofRule144,subjecttocompliancewiththepublicinformationrequirementsofRule144.Inaddition,underRule144,apersonwhoisnotoneofouraffiliatesatanytimeduringthe90daysprecedingasale,andwhohasbeneficiallyownedthesharesofourClassAcommonstocktobesoldforatleastoneyear,includingtheholdingperiodofanypriorownerotherthanouraffiliates,wouldbeentitledtosellthoseshareswithoutregardtotherequirementsofRule144.Ouraffiliatesorpersonssellingonbehalfofouraffiliatesareentitledtosell,uponexpirationofthelock-upagreementsdescribedbelow,withinanythree-monthperiodbeginning90daysafterthedateofthisprospectus,anumberofsharesthatdoesnotexceedthegreaterof:

• 1.0%ofthenumberofsharesofClassAcommonstockthenoutstanding,whichisapproximatelysharesofClassAcommonstockuponthecompletionofthisofferingassumingtheunderwritersdonotexercisetheiroptiontopurchaseadditionalsharesofClassAcommonstock;and

• theaverageweeklytradingvolumeofourClassAcommonstockontheduringthefourcalendarweeksprecedingeachsuchsale,subjecttocertainrestrictions.

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SalesunderRule144byouraffiliatesorpersonssellingonbehalfofouraffiliatesarealsosubjecttomannerofsaleprovisionsandnoticerequirementsandtotheavailabilityofcurrentpublicinformationaboutus.Rule144alsoprovidesthataffiliatesrelyingonRule144tosellsharesofourClassAcommonstockthatarenotrestrictedsharesmustnonethelesscomplywiththesamerestrictionsapplicabletorestrictedshares,otherthantheholdingperiodrequirement.

Rule 701

Rule701generallyallowsastockholderwhopurchasedsharesofourcapitalstockpursuanttoawrittencompensatoryplanorcontractandwhoisnotdeemedtohavebeenanaffiliateofourcompanyduringtheimmediatelypreceding90daystosellthesesharesinrelianceuponRule144,butwithoutbeingrequiredtocomplywiththepublicinformation,holdingperiod,volumelimitation,ornoticeprovisionsofRule144.Rule701alsopermitsaffiliatesofourcompanytoselltheirRule701sharesunderRule144withoutcomplyingwiththeholdingperiodrequirementsofRule144.AllholdersofRule701shares,however,arerequiredbythatruletowaituntil90daysafterthedateofthisprospectusbeforesellingthosesharespursuanttoRule701.Moreover,allRule701sharesaresubjecttolock-upagreementsasdescribedbelowandunderthesectiontitled"Underwriting"andwillnotbecomeeligibleforsaleuntiltheexpirationofthoseagreements.

Lock-up Agreements

Weandourofficers,directors,andholdersofsubstantiallyallofourcommonstockhaveagreedwiththeunderwriters,subjecttocertainexceptions,nottodisposeoforhedgeanyofourortheircommonstockorsecuritiesconvertibleintoorexchangeableforsharesofcommonstockduringtheperiodfromthedateofthisprospectuscontinuingthroughthedate180daysafterthedateofthisprospectus,exceptwiththepriorwrittenconsentof.Thisagreementdoesnotapplytoanyexistingemployeebenefitplans.See"SharesEligibleforFutureSale"foradiscussionofcertaintransferrestrictions.

Shares Issued Under Future Plans

WewillfilearegistrationstatementonFormS-8undertheSecuritiesActtoregisterClassAcommonstockissuableunderourAlticeUSA2017LongTermIncentivePlan.Sharesregisteredunderanysuchregistrationstatementwouldbeavailableforsaleinthepublicmarketfollowingtheeffectivedate,unlesssuchsharesaresubjecttovestingrestrictionswithus,Rule144restrictionsapplicabletoouraffiliatesorthelock-upagreementsdescribedabove.

Registration Rights

Inconnectionwiththisoffering,weexpecttoenterintoaregistrationrightsagreementwithAlticeN.V.,BCP,CPPIBandNeptuneHoldingUSLP.ThisagreementwillprovidetoAlticeN.V.anunlimitednumberof"demand"registrationsfortheregistrationofthesaleofourcommonstockinaminimumaggregateamountof$million.Additionally,theagreementwillprovideBCPandCPPIBwith"demand"registrationsonFormS-1and"demand"registrationsonFormS-3,andcustomary"piggyback"registrationrightstoAlticeN.V.,BCPandCPPIB.TheregistrationrightsagreementwillalsoprovidethatwewillpaycertainexpensesrelatingtosuchregistrationsandindemnifyAlticeN.V.,BCPandCPPIBagainstcertainliabilitieswhichmayariseundertheSecuritiesAct.

Right of First Refusal

AnyproposedsaleofsharesofcommonstockheldbycertainmembersofourmanagementwillbesubjecttoarightoffirstrefusalinfavorofanentitycontrolledbyPatrickDrahi.

Equity Incentive Plans

Foradescriptionofourequityincentiveplans,see"ExecutiveCompensation."

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MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES TO NON-U.S. HOLDERS OF OUR COMMON STOCK

ThefollowingisasummaryofthematerialU.S.federalincometaxconsequencestoNon-U.S.Holders(asdefinedbelow)associatedwiththepurchase,ownershipanddispositionofourClassAcommonstock,butdoesnotpurporttobeacompleteanalysisofallthepotentialtaxconsiderationsrelatingthereto.ThissummaryisbasedupontheprovisionsoftheInternalRevenueCodeof1986,asamended(the"Code"),Treasuryregulationspromulgatedthereunder("TreasuryRegulations"),administrativerulingsandjudicialdecisions,allasofthedatehereof.Theseauthoritiesmaybechanged,possiblyretroactively,andanychangesmayresultinU.S.federalincometaxconsequencesdifferentfromthosesetforthbelow.WehavenotsoughtanyrulingfromtheInternalRevenueService(the"IRS")withrespecttothestatementsmadeandtheconclusionsreachedinthefollowingsummary.TheauthoritiesonwhichthisdiscussionisbasedaresubjecttovariousinterpretationsandtherecanbenoassurancethattheIRSorthecourtswillagreewithsuchstatementsandconclusions.

Thissummaryalsodoesnotaddressthetaxconsiderationsarisingunderthelawsofanystate,localornon-U.S.jurisdictionorunderU.S.federalgiftandestatetaxlaws,excepttothelimitedextentsetforthbelow.ThissummaryislimitedtopersonswhoholdourClassAcommonstockasacapitalassetforU.S.federalincometaxpurposes(withinthemeaningofsection1221oftheCode).Inaddition,becausethissectionisageneralsummary,itdoesnotaddressallaspectsoftaxationthatmayberelevanttoparticularstockholdersinlightoftheirpersonalinvestmentortaxcircumstances,ortocertaintypesofstockholdersthataresubjecttospecialtreatmentundertheU.S.federalincometaxlaws,including,withoutlimitation,brokersordealersinsecurities,insurancecompanies,banksorotherfinancialinstitutions,hybridentities,regulatedinvestmentcompanies,realestateinvestmenttrusts,tax-exemptorganizationsoraccounts,personsholdingClassAcommonstockasapartofahedging,integrated,conversiontransaction,straddleorotherriskreductiontransaction,tradersinsecuritiesthatelecttouseamark-to-marketmethodofaccountingfortheirsecuritiesholdings,personssubjecttothealternativeminimumtaxortheMedicaretaxonnetinvestmentincome,entitiesorarrangementstreatedaspartnershipsforU.S.federalincometaxpurposesorinvestorsinsuchentities,personswhoacquiredourClassAcommonstockthroughtheexerciseofemployeestockoptionsorotherwiseascompensationforservices,certainformerU.S.citizensorlong-termresidents,U.S.expatriates,"controlledforeigncorporations"or"passiveforeigninvestmentcompanies"withinthemeaningoftheCode,andpersonsdeemedtosellourClassAcommonstockundertheconstructivesaleprovisionsoftheCode.Ifapartnership,includinganyentityorarrangementtreatedasapartnershipforU.S.federalincometaxpurposes,holdssharesofourClassAcommonstock,theU.S.federalincometaxtreatmentofapartnerinsuchpartnershipwillgenerallydependuponthestatusofthepartnerandtheactivitiesofthepartnership.Suchpartnersandpartnershipsshouldconsulttheirtaxadvisorsregardingthetaxconsequencesofthepurchase,ownershipordispositionofourClassAcommonstock.

Non-U.S. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors with respect to the application of the U.S. federal income tax laws to their particular situations, as wellas any tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of our Class A common stock arising under the U.S. federal estate or gift tax rules orunder the laws of any state, local, non-U.S. or other taxing jurisdiction or under any applicable tax treaty.

Non-U.S. Holder Defined

Asusedinthisdiscussion,theterm"Non-U.S.Holder"meansabeneficialownerofourClassAcommonstockthat,forU.S.federalincometaxpurposes,isanindividual,corporation,estateortrustandisnotanyofthefollowingforU.S.federalincometaxpurposes:

• anentityorarrangementtreatedasapartnership;

• anindividualwhoisacitizenortaxresidentoftheUnitedStates;

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• acorporationcreatedororganizedintheUnitedStatesorunderthelawsoftheUnitedStatesoranystatethereofortheDistrictofColumbia;

• anestatewhoseincomeissubjecttoU.S.federalincometaxregardlessofitssource;or

• atrust(i)theadministrationofwhichissubjecttotheprimarysupervisionofaU.S.courtandthathasoneormoreU.S.personswhohavetheauthoritytocontrolallsubstantialdecisionsofthetrustor(ii)thathasavalidelectionineffectunderapplicableTreasuryRegulationstobetreatedasaU.S.person.

Distributions

Wedonotanticipatemakingdistributionsonourcommonstockintheforeseeablefuture.However,ifdistributionsofcashorproperty(otherthancertainproratastockdistributions)aremadetoNon-U.S.HoldersonsharesofourClassAcommonstock,suchdistributionsgenerallywillconstitutedividendsforU.S.federalincometaxpurposestotheextentpaidfromourcurrentoraccumulatedearningsandprofits,asdeterminedunderU.S.federalincometaxprinciples.Totheextentthosedistributionsexceedbothourcurrentandouraccumulatedearningsandprofits,theywillconstituteareturnofcapitalandwillfirstreduceaNon-U.S.Holder'sbasisinourClassAcommonstock(determinedseparatelywithrespecttoeachshareofourClassAcommonstock),butnotbelowzero,andthenwillbetreatedasgainfromthesaleofthatClassAcommonstockasdescribedbelowunder"—GainonDispositionofOurClassACommonStock."

ExceptasdescribedinthenextparagraphandsubjecttothediscussionofFATCA,anydividendpaidtoaNon-U.S.HoldergenerallywillbesubjecttoU.S.federalwithholdingtaxeitheratarateof30%ofthegrossamountofthedividendorsuchlowerrateasmaybespecifiedbyanapplicableincometaxtreaty.Inordertoreceiveareducedtreatyrate,theNon-U.S.HoldermustprovidetheapplicablewithholdingagentinatimelymanneraproperlycompletedIRSFormW-8BENorW-8BEN-E,whicheverisapplicable,orotherappropriateversionofIRSFormW-8,certifyingqualificationforthereducedrate.ANon-U.S.HolderofsharesofourClassAcommonstockeligibleforareducedrateofU.S.federalwithholdingtaxpursuanttoanincometaxtreatymayobtainarefundofanyexcessamountswithheldbyfilinganappropriateclaimforrefundwiththeIRSinatimelymanner.IftheNon-U.S.HolderholdstheClassAcommonstockthroughafinancialinstitutionorotheragentactingontheNon-U.S.Holder'sbehalf,theNon-U.S.Holderwillberequiredtoprovideappropriatedocumentationtotheagent,whichthenwillberequiredtoprovidecertificationtotheapplicablewithholdingagent,eitherdirectlyorthroughotherintermediaries.

ThewithholdingtaxshallnotapplytoanydividendpaidtoaNon-U.S.HolderifsuchdividendiseffectivelyconnectedwithaU.S.tradeorbusinessconductedbysuchnon-U.S.Holder.Inordertoclaimthisexemption,theNon-U.S.HoldermustprovidetheapplicablewithholdingagentwithaproperlycompletedIRSFormW-8ECIorotherapplicableIRSFormW-8properlycertifyingsuchexemption.Sucheffectivelyconnecteddividends,althoughnotsubjecttoU.S.federalwithholdingtax,willgenerallybesubjecttoU.S.federalincometaxonanetincomebasisatapplicablegraduatedU.S.federalincometaxrates,subjecttoanapplicableincometaxtreatyprovidingotherwise.Inaddition,dividendsreceivedbyaNon-U.S.HolderthatistreatedasacorporationforU.S.federalincometaxpurposesthatareeffectivelyconnectedwithsuchNon-U.S.Holder'sconductofaU.S.tradeorbusinessmayalsobesubjecttoa"branchprofitstax"atarateof30%orsuchlowerrateasmaybespecifiedbyanapplicableincometaxtreaty.

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Gain on Disposition of Our Class A Common Stock

SubjecttothediscussionofFATCAandbackupwithholding,Non-U.S.HoldersgenerallywillnotberequiredtopayU.S.federalincometax,includingbywayofwithholding,onanygainrealizeduponthesaleorotherdispositionofourClassAcommonstockunless:

• thegainiseffectivelyconnectedwiththeNon-U.S.Holder'sconductofaU.S.tradeorbusiness,andifanapplicableincometaxtreatyrequires,isattributabletoaU.S.permanentestablishmentmaintainedbytheNon-U.S.HolderintheUnitedStates;

• theNon-U.S.HolderisanindividualnotentitledtothebenefitsofanincometaxtreatywhoispresentintheUnitedStatesforaperiodorperiodsaggregating183daysormoreduringthecalendaryearinwhichthesaleordispositionoccursandcertainotherconditionsaremet;

• ourClassAcommonstockconstitutesaU.S.realpropertyinterestbyreasonofourstatusasa"UnitedStatesrealpropertyholdingcorporation"(a"USRPHC")forU.S.federalincometaxpurposesatanytimeduringtheshorterofthefive-yearperiodprecedingtheNon-U.S.Holder'sdispositionof,ortheNon-U.S.Holder'sholdingperiodfor,ourClassAcommonstock.

Generally,acorporationisaUSRPHCifthefairmarketvalueofitsU.S.realpropertyinterests(withinthemeaningoftheCodeandapplicableTreasuryRegulations)equalsorexceeds50%ofthesumofthefairmarketvalueofitsworldwiderealpropertyinterestsplusitsotherassetsusedorheldforuseinatradeorbusiness.WebelievethatwearenotcurrentlyaUSRPHCand,basedonourbusinessplanandanticipatedoperations,donotexpecttobecomeaUSRPHCinthefuture.HoweverUSRPHCstatusisaninherentlyfactualdeterminationthatinvolvescomplexlegalconsiderations.WehavenotsoughtanIRSrulingwithrespecttowhetherweareaUSRPHCandwecannotgivedefinitiveassuranceregardingournon-USRPHCstatus.Additionally,becausethedeterminationofwhetherweareaUSRPHCdependsonthefairmarketvalueofourU.S.realpropertyinterestsrelativetothefairmarketvalueofourotherbusinessassets,therecanbenoassurancethatwewillnotbecomeaUSRPHCinthefuture.EvenifweareorbecomeaUSRPHC,aslongasourClassAcommonstockisregularlytradedonanestablishedsecuritiesmarket(withinthemeaningoftheCodeandapplicableTreasuryRegulations),suchClassAcommonstockwillnotbetreatedasaU.S.realpropertyinterestinthehandsofanyNon-U.S.Holderwhodoesnothold(actuallyorconstructively)morethan5%ofourClassAcommonstockatanytimeduringtheshorterofthefive-yearperiodprecedingtheNon-U.S.Holder'sdispositionof,ortheNon-U.S.Holder'sholdingperiodfor,ourClassAcommonstock.Non-U.S.HoldersshouldbeawarethatnopredictioncanbemadeastowhetherourClassAcommonstockwillberegularlytradedonanestablishedsecuritiesmarket(withinthemeaningoftheCodeandapplicableTreasuryRegulations).

Non-U.S.HoldersdescribedinthefirstbulletabovewillberequiredtopaytaxonthenetgainderivedfromthesaleunderregulargraduatedU.S.federalincometaxrates,andacorporateNon-U.S.Holderdescribedinthefirstbulletabovealsomaybesubjecttothebranchprofitstaxata30%rate,orsuchlowerrateasmaybespecifiedbyanapplicableincometaxtreaty.IndividualNon-U.S.Holdersdescribedinthesecondbulletabovewillberequiredtopayaflat30%taxonthegainderivedfromthesale,whichgainmaybeoffsetbyU.S.-sourcecapitallossesforthatyear.

U.S. Federal Estate Taxes

OurClassAcommonstockbeneficiallyownedortreatedasbeneficiallyownedbyanindividualwhoatthetimeofdeathisnotacitizenorresidentoftheUnitedStates(asspecificallydefinedforU.S.federalestatetaxpurposes),andcertainlifetimetransfersofaninterestinClassAcommonstockmadebysuchanindividual,willbeincludedinhisorhergrossestateforU.S.federalestatetaxpurposesand,therefore,maybesubjecttoU.S.federalestatetax,unlessanapplicableestatetaxtreatyprovidesotherwise.

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Backup Withholding and Information Reporting

Generally,wemustreportannuallytotheIRStheamountofdividendspaidtoaNon-U.S.Holder,theNon-U.S.Holder'snameandaddress,andtheamountofU.S.federalincometaxwithheld,ifany.AsimilarreportwillbesenttotheNon-U.S.Holder.TheseinformationreportingrequirementsapplyevenifwithholdingwasnotrequiredbecausethedividendswereeffectivelyconnectedtotheconductofaNon-U.S.Holder'stradeorbusinesswithintheUnitedStatesorwithholdingwasreducedbyanapplicableincometaxtreaty.Pursuanttoapplicableincometaxtreatiesorotheragreements,theIRSmaymakethesereportsavailabletotaxauthoritiesintheNon-U.S.Holder'scountryofresidence.

Paymentsofdividendson,orofproceedsfromthedispositionof,ourClassAcommonstockmadetoNon-U.S.HoldersmaybesubjecttoadditionalinformationreportingandbackupwithholdingunlesstheNon-U.S.Holderestablishesanexemption,forexample,byproperlycertifyingitsnon-U.S.statusonanIRSFormW-8BENorW-8BEN-E,whicheverisapplicable,oranotherappropriateversionofIRSFormW-8.Notwithstandingtheforegoing,backupwithholdingandinformationreportingmayapplyiftheapplicablewithholdingagenthasactualknowledge,orreasontoknow,thataholderclaimingtobeaNon-U.S.HolderisaU.S.person.

U.S.informationreportingandbackupwithholdinggenerallywillnotapplytoapaymentofproceedsofadispositionofClassAcommonstockwherethetransactioniseffectedoutsidetheUnitedStatesthroughanon-U.S.officeofanon-U.S.broker.However,informationreportingrequirements,butnotbackupwithholding,generallywillapplytosuchapaymentifthebrokeris(i)aU.S.person;or(ii)aforeignpersonwithcertainU.S.connections,unlessthebrokerhasdocumentaryevidenceinitsrecordsthattheholderisaNon-U.S.Holderandcertainconditionsaremetortheholderotherwiseestablishesanexemption.Backupwithholdingisnotanadditionaltax;rather,theU.S.federalincometaxliabilityofpersonssubjecttobackupwithholdingwillbereducedbytheamountoftaxwithheld.Ifwithholdingresultsinanoverpaymentoftaxes,arefundorcreditmaygenerallybeobtainedfromtheIRS,providedthattherequiredinformationisfurnishedtotheIRSinatimelymanner.Non-U.S.HoldersshouldconsulttheirowntaxadvisorsregardingtheapplicationofbackupwithholdingintheirparticularcircumstancesandtheavailabilityofandprocedureforobtaininganexemptionfrombackupwithholdingundercurrentTreasuryRegulations.

FATCA

LegislationcommonlyknownasFATCA(underSections1471to1474oftheCode)generallywillimposeaU.S.federalwithholdingtaxof30%ondividendsonandthegrossproceedsofadispositionofourClassAcommonstockpaidtoa"foreignfinancialinstitution"(asdefinedunderFATCAandtheapplicableTreasuryRegulations),unlesssuchinstitutionentersintoanagreementwiththeU.S.governmenttowithholdoncertainpaymentsandtocollectandprovidetotheU.S.taxauthoritiessubstantialinformationregardingtheU.S.accountholdersofsuchinstitution(whichincludescertainequityanddebtholdersofsuchinstitution,aswellascertainaccountholdersthatareforeignentitieswithU.S.owners)orotherwiseestablishesanexemption.ThelegislationalsogenerallywillimposeaU.S.federalwithholdingtaxof30%ondividendsonandthegrossproceedsofadispositionofourClassAcommonstockpaidtoanon-financialforeignentityunlesssuchentityprovidestheapplicablewithholdingagentwithacertificationidentifyingcertainsubstantialdirectandindirectU.S.ownersoftheentity,certifiesthattherearenoneorotherwiseestablishesanexemption.ThewithholdingtaxesdescribedabovewillapplytoanydividendpaymentsonourClassAcommonstockand,afterDecember31,2018,topaymentsofgrossproceedsfromdispositionsofourClassAcommonstock.Undercertaincircumstances,aNon-U.S.Holdermightbeeligibleforrefundsorcreditsofsuchtaxes.AnintergovernmentalagreementbetweentheUnitedStatesandanapplicableforeigncountrymaymodifytherequirementsdescribedinthisparagraph.ProspectiveinvestorsareurgedtoconsultwiththeirowntaxadvisorsregardingthepossibleimplicationsofthislegislationontheirinvestmentinourClassAcommonstock.

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UNDERWRITING

WeandthesellingstockholdersareofferingthesharesofClassAcommonstockdescribedinthisprospectusthroughanumberofunderwriters.J.P.MorganSecuritiesLLC,MorganStanley&Co.LLC,CitigroupGlobalMarketsInc.andGoldman,Sachs&Co.areactingasjointbook-runningmanagersoftheofferingandasrepresentativesoftheunderwriters.Weandthesellingstockholdershaveenteredintoanunderwritingagreementwiththeunderwriters.Subjecttothetermsandconditionsoftheunderwritingagreement,weandthesellingstockholdershaveagreedtoselltotheunderwriters,andeachunderwriterhasseverallyagreedtopurchase,atthepublicofferingpricelesstheunderwritingdiscountsandcommissionssetforthonthecoverpageofthisprospectus,thenumberofsharesofClassAcommonstocklistednexttoitsnameinthefollowingtable:

TheunderwritersarecommittedtopurchaseallthesharesofClassAcommonstockofferedbyusandthesellingstockholdersiftheypurchaseanysharesofClassAcommonstock.Theunderwritingagreementalsoprovidesthatifanunderwriterdefaults,thepurchasecommitmentsofnon-defaultingunderwritersmayalsobeincreasedortheofferingmaybeterminated.Theofferingofthesharesbytheunderwritersissubjecttoreceiptandacceptanceandsubjecttotheunderwriters'righttorejectanyorderinwholeorinpart.

TheunderwritersproposetoofferthesharesofClassAcommonstockdirectlytothepublicattheinitialpublicofferingpricesetforthonthecoverpageofthisprospectusandtocertaindealersatthatpricelessaconcessionnotinexcessof$pershare.AftertheinitialpublicofferingofthesharesofClassAcommonstock,theofferingpriceandothersellingtermsmaybechangedbytheunderwriters.SalesofthesharesofClassAcommonstockmadeoutsideoftheUnitedStatesmaybemadebyaffiliatesoftheunderwriters.

TheunderwritershaveanoptiontobuyuptoadditionalsharesofClassAcommonstockfromtocoversalesofClassAcommonstockbytheunderwriterswhichexceedthenumberofsharesspecifiedinthetableabove.Theunderwritershave30daysfromthedateofthisprospectustoexercisethisoption.IfanysharesofClassAcommonstockarepurchasedwiththisoption,theunderwriterswillpurchasesharesofClassAcommonstockinapproximatelythesameproportionasshowninthetableabove.IfanyadditionalsharesofClassAcommonstockarepurchased,theunderwriterswilloffertheadditionalsharesofClassAcommonstockonthesametermsasthoseonwhichthesharesofClassAcommonstockarebeingoffered.

TheunderwritingfeeisequaltothepublicofferingpricepershareofClassAcommonstocklesstheamountpaidbytheunderwriterstousandthesellingstockholderspershareofClassAcommonstock.Theunderwritingfeeis$pershare.Thefollowingtableshowsthepershareandtotalunderwritingdiscountsandcommissionstobepaidtotheunderwritersassumingbothnoexerciseandfullexerciseoftheunderwriters'optiontopurchaseadditionalsharesofClassAcommonstock.

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sharesJ.P.MorganSecuritiesLLC MorganStanley&Co.LLC CitigroupGlobalMarketsInc. Goldman,Sachs&Co. Total

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Weestimatethatthetotalexpensesofthisoffering,includingregistration,filingandlistingfees,printingfeesandlegalandaccountingexpenses,butexcludingtheunderwritingdiscountsandcommissions,willbeapproximately$.WehaveagreedtoreimbursetheunderwritersforcertainFINRA-relatedandotherexpensesincurredbytheminconnectionwiththisofferinginanamountupto$.

Aprospectusinelectronicformatmaybemadeavailableonthewebsitesmaintainedbyoneormoreunderwriters,orsellinggroupmembers,ifany,participatingintheoffering.TheunderwritersmayagreetoallocateanumberofsharesofClassAcommonstocktounderwritersandsellinggroupmembersforsaletotheironlinebrokerageaccountholders.InternetdistributionswillbeallocatedbytherepresentativestounderwritersandsellinggroupmembersthatmaymakeInternetdistributionsonthesamebasisasotherallocations.

Weandourofficers,directors,andholdersofsubstantiallyallofourcommonstockhaveagreedwiththeunderwriters,subjecttocertainexceptions,nottodisposeoforhedgeanyofourortheircommonstockorsecuritiesconvertibleintoorexchangeableforsharesofcommonstockduringtheperiodfromthedateofthisprospectuscontinuingthroughthedate180daysafterthedateofthisprospectus,exceptwiththepriorwrittenconsentof.Thisagreementdoesnotapplytoanyexistingemployeebenefitplans.See"SharesEligibleforFutureSale"foradiscussionofcertaintransferrestrictions.

Weandthesellingstockholdershaveagreedtoindemnifytheseveralunderwritersagainstcertainliabilities,includingliabilitiesundertheSecuritiesAct.

WewillapplytolistourClassAcommonstockontheunderthesymbol"."

Inconnectionwiththisoffering,theunderwritersmayengageinstabilizingtransactions,whichinvolvesmakingbidsfor,purchasingandsellingsharesofClassAcommonstockintheopenmarketforthepurposeofpreventingorretardingadeclineinthemarketpriceofourClassAcommonstockwhilethisofferingisinprogress.ThesestabilizingtransactionsmayincludemakingshortsalesofourClassAcommonstock,whichinvolvesthesalebytheunderwritersofagreaternumberofsharesofClassAcommonstockthantheyarerequiredtopurchaseinthisoffering,andpurchasingsharesofClassAcommonstockontheopenmarkettocoverpositionscreatedbyshortsales.Shortsalesmaybe"covered"shorts,whichareshortpositionsinanamountnotgreaterthantheunderwriters'optionreferredtoabove,ormaybe"naked"shorts,whichareshortpositionsinexcessofthatamount.Theunderwritersmaycloseoutanycoveredshortpositioneitherbyexercisingtheiroption,inwholeorinpart,orbypurchasingsharesofClassAcommonstockintheopenmarket.Inmakingthisdetermination,theunderwriterswillconsider,amongotherthings,thepriceofsharesofClassAcommonstockavailableforpurchaseintheopenmarketcomparedtothepriceatwhichtheunderwritersmaypurchasesharesofClassAcommonstockthroughtheoptiontopurchaseadditionalsharesofClassAcommonstock.AnakedshortpositionismorelikelytobecreatediftheunderwritersareconcernedthattheremaybedownwardpressureonthepriceofourClassAcommonstockintheopenmarketthatcouldadverselyaffectinvestorswhopurchaseinthisoffering.Totheextentthattheunderwriterscreateanakedshortposition,theywillpurchasesharesofClassAcommonstockintheopenmarkettocovertheposition.

Theunderwritershaveadvisedusandthesellingstockholdersthat,pursuanttoRegulationMoftheSecuritiesAct,theymayalsoengageinotheractivitiesthatstabilize,maintainorotherwiseaffectthepriceofourClassAcommonstock,includingtheimpositionofpenaltybids.ThismeansthatiftherepresentativesoftheunderwriterspurchaseClassAcommonstockintheopenmarketinstabilizingtransactionsortocovershortsales,therepresentativescanrequiretheunderwritersthatsoldthosesharesofClassAcommonstockaspartofthisofferingtorepaytheunderwritingdiscountreceivedbythem.

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TheseactivitiesmayhavetheeffectofraisingormaintainingthemarketpriceoftheClassAcommonstockorpreventingorretardingadeclineinthemarketpriceoftheClassAcommonstock,and,asaresult,thepriceoftheClassAcommonstockmaybehigherthanthepricethatotherwisemightexistintheopenmarket.Iftheunderwriterscommencetheseactivities,theymaydiscontinuethematanytime.Theunderwritersmaycarryoutthesetransactionson,intheOTCmarketorotherwise.

Priortothisoffering,therehasbeennopublicmarketfortheClassAcommonstock.Theinitialpublicofferingpricewasdeterminedbynegotiationsamongus,thesellingstockholdersandtherepresentativesoftheunderwriters.Indeterminingtheinitialpublicofferingprice,we,thesellingstockholdersandtherepresentativesoftheunderwritersconsideredanumberoffactorsincluding:

• theinformationsetforthinthisprospectusandotherwiseavailabletotherepresentatives;

• ourprospectsandthehistoryandprospectsfortheindustryinwhichwecompete;

• anassessmentofourmanagement;

• ourprospectsforfutureearnings;

• thegeneralconditionofthesecuritiesmarketsatthetimeofthisoffering;

• therecentmarketpricesof,anddemandfor,publiclytradedcommonstockofgenerallycomparablecompanies;and

• otherfactorsdeemedrelevantbytheunderwritersandus.

Neitherwe,thesellingstockholdersnortheunderwriterscanassureinvestorsthatanactivetradingmarketwilldevelopforourClassAcommonstock,orthatourClassAcommonstockwilltradeinthepublicmarketatorabovetheinitialpublicofferingprice.

Theunderwritersandtheirrespectiveaffiliatesarefullservicefinancialinstitutionsengagedinvariousactivities,whichmayinclude,amongstotherthings,securitiestrading,commercialandinvestmentbanking,financialadvisory,investmentmanagement,investmentresearch,principalinvestment,hedging,financingandbrokerageactivities.Certainoftheunderwritersandtheirrespectiveaffiliateshave,fromtimetotime,performed,andmayinthefutureperform,variousfinancialadvisory,investmentbankingandrelatedservices(includingasinitialpurchasersofdebtsecuritiesand/orarrangersofcreditfacilities)fortheAlticeGroup,includingtheCompanyanditssubsidiaries,forwhichtheyreceivedorwillreceivecustomaryfeesandexpenses.Affiliatesofcertainoftheunderwritersareagentsand/orlendersundertheCVCCreditFacilitiesAgreementandtheSuddenlinkCreditFacilitiesAgreement,asapplicable,eachasamended,restated,supplementedorotherwisemodifiedfromtimetotime.See"DescriptionofCertainIndebtedness."

Ifanyoftheunderwritersortheiraffiliateshasalendingrelationshipwithus,certainofthoseunderwritersortheiraffiliatesroutinelyhedge,certainotherofthoseunderwritersortheiraffiliatesmayhedge,andcertainotherofthoseunderwritersortheiraffiliatesarelikelytohedge,theircreditexposuretousconsistentwiththeircustomaryriskmanagementpolicies.Typically,theseunderwritersandtheiraffiliateswouldhedgesuchexposurebyenteringintotransactionswhichconsistofeitherthepurchaseofcreditdefaultswapsorthecreationofshortpositionsinoursecurities.

Intheordinarycourseoftheirvariousbusinessactivities,theunderwritersandtheirrespectiveaffiliatesmaymakeorholdabroadarrayofinvestmentsandactivelytradedebtandequitysecurities(orrelatedderivativesecurities)andfinancialinstruments(includingbankloans)fortheirownaccountandfortheaccountsoftheircustomers,andsuchinvestmentsandsecuritiesactivitiesmayinvolvesecuritiesand/orinstrumentsoftheCompanyoritsaffiliates.Inconnectionwiththisoffering,anyoftheunderwritersortheirrespectiveaffiliatesactingasinvestorsfortheirownaccountmaytakeupthesharesand,insuchcapacity,mayretain,purchaseorsellsuchsharesfortheirownaccounts.The

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underwritersandtheirrespectiveaffiliatesmayalsomakeinvestmentrecommendationsand/orpublishorexpressindependentresearchviewsinrespectofsuchsecuritiesorinstrumentsandmayatanytimehold,orrecommendtoclientsthattheyacquire,longand/orshortpositionsinsuchsecuritiesandinstruments.

Selling Restrictions

General

OtherthanintheUnitedStates,noactionhasbeentakenbyusortheunderwritersthatwouldpermitapublicofferingofthesecuritiesofferedbythisprospectusinanyjurisdictionwhereactionforthatpurposeisrequired.Thesecuritiesofferedbythisprospectusmaynotbeofferedorsold,directlyorindirectly,normaythisprospectusoranyotherofferingmaterialoradvertisementsinconnectionwiththeofferandsaleofanysuchsecuritiesbedistributedorpublishedinanyjurisdiction,exceptundercircumstancesthatwillresultincompliancewiththeapplicablerulesandregulationsofthatjurisdiction.OutsideoftheUnitedStates,personsintowhosepossessionthisprospectuscomesareadvisedtoinformthemselvesaboutandtoobserveanyrestrictionsimposedbyanyapplicablelawsandregulationsoutsideoftheUnitedStatesrelatingtotheofferingandthedistributionofthisprospectus.

Thisprospectusdoesnotconstituteanoffertosellorasolicitationofanoffertobuyanysecuritiesofferedbythisprospectusinanyjurisdictioninwhichsuchanofferorasolicitationisunlawful.

United Kingdom

Thisdocumentisonlybeingdistributedtoandisonlydirectedat(i)personswhoareoutsidetheUnitedKingdomor(ii)toinvestmentprofessionalsfallingwithinArticle19(5)oftheFinancialServicesandMarketsAct2000(FinancialPromotion)Order2005(the"FSMAOrder")or(iii)highnetworthentities,andotherpersonstowhomitmaylawfullybecommunicated,fallingwithArticle49(2)(a)to(d)oftheFSMAOrder(allsuchpersonstogetherbeingreferredtoas"relevantpersons").Thesecuritiesareonlyavailableto,andanyinvitation,offeroragreementtosubscribe,purchaseorotherwiseacquiresuchsecuritieswillbeengagedinonlywith,relevantpersons.Anypersonwhoisnotarelevantpersonshouldnotactorrelyonthisdocumentoranyofitscontents.

European Economic Area

InrelationtoeachMemberStateoftheEuropeanEconomicAreawhichhasimplementedtheProspectusDirective(each,a"RelevantMemberState"),fromandincludingthedateonwhichtheEuropeanUnionProspectusDirective(the"EUProspectusDirective")wasimplementedinthatRelevantMemberState(the"RelevantImplementationDate")anofferofsecuritiesdescribedinthisprospectusmaynotbemadetothepublicinthatRelevantMemberStatepriortothepublicationofaprospectusinrelationtotheshareswhichhasbeenapprovedbythecompetentauthorityinthatRelevantMemberStateor,whereappropriate,approvedinanotherRelevantMemberStateandnotifiedtothecompetentauthorityinthatRelevantMemberState,allinaccordancewiththeEUProspectusDirective,exceptthat,witheffectfromandincludingtheRelevantImplementationDate,anofferofsecuritiesdescribedinthisprospectusmaybemadetothepublicinthatRelevantMemberStateatanytime:

• toanylegalentitywhichisaqualifiedinvestorasdefinedundertheEUProspectusDirective;

• tofewerthan100or,iftheRelevantMemberStatehasimplementedtherelevantprovisionofthe2010PDAmendingDirective,150naturalorlegalpersons(otherthanqualifiedinvestorsasdefinedintheEUProspectusDirective);or

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• inanyothercircumstancesfallingwithinArticle3(2)oftheEUProspectusDirective,providedthatnosuchofferofsecuritiesdescribedinthisprospectusshallresultinarequirementforthepublicationbyusofaprospectuspursuanttoArticle3oftheEUProspectusDirective.

Forthepurposesofthisprovision,theexpressionan"offerofsecuritiestothepublic"inrelationtoanysecuritiesinanyRelevantMemberStatemeansthecommunicationinanyformandbyanymeansofsufficientinformationonthetermsoftheofferandthesecuritiestobeofferedsoastoenableaninvestortodecidetopurchaseorsubscribeforthesecurities,asthesamemaybevariedinthatMemberStatebyanymeasureimplementingtheEUProspectusDirectiveinthatMemberState.Theexpression"EUProspectusDirective"meansDirective2003/71/EC(andanyamendmentsthereto,includingthe2010PDAmendingDirective,totheextentimplementedintheRelevantMemberState)andincludesanyrelevantimplementingmeasureineachRelevantMemberState,andtheexpression"2010PDAmendingDirective"meansDirective2010/73/EU.

Canada

TheClassAcommonstockmaybesoldonlytopurchaserspurchasing,ordeemedtobepurchasing,asprincipalthatareaccreditedinvestors,asdefinedinNationalInstrument45-106ProspectusExemptionsorsubsection73.3(1)oftheSecuritiesAct(Ontario),andarepermittedclients,asdefinedinNationalInstrument31-103RegistrationRequirements,ExemptionsandOngoingRegistrantObligations.AnyresaleofsharesoftheClassAcommonstockmustbemadeinaccordancewithanexemptionfrom,orinatransactionnotsubjectto,theprospectusrequirementsofapplicablesecuritieslaws.

SecuritieslegislationincertainprovincesorterritoriesofCanadamayprovideapurchaserwithremediesforrescissionordamagesifthisprospectus(includinganyamendmentthereto)containsamisrepresentation,providedthattheremediesforrescissionordamagesareexercisedbythepurchaserwithinthetimelimitprescribedbythesecuritieslegislationofthepurchaser'sprovinceorterritory.Thepurchasershouldrefertoanyapplicableprovisionsofthesecuritieslegislationofthepurchaser'sprovinceorterritoryforparticularsoftheserightsorconsultwithalegaladvisor.

Japan

NoregistrationpursuanttoArticle4,paragraph1oftheFinancialInstrumentsandExchangeLawofJapan(LawNo.25of1948,asamended),ortheFIEL,hasbeenmadeorwillbemadewithrespecttothesolicitationoftheapplicationfortheacquisitionofthesharesofClassAcommonstock.

Accordingly,thesharesofClassAcommonstockhavenotbeen,directlyorindirectly,offeredorsoldandwillnotbe,directlyorindirectly,offeredorsoldinJapanorto,orforthebenefitof,anyresidentofJapan(whichtermasusedhereinmeansanypersonresidentinJapan,includinganycorporationorotherentityorganizedunderthelawsofJapan)ortoothersforre-offeringorre-sale,directlyorindirectly,inJapanorto,orforthebenefitof,anyresidentofJapanexceptpursuanttoanexemptionfromtheregistrationrequirements,andotherwiseincompliancewith,theFIELandtheotherapplicablelawsandregulationsofJapan.

Hong Kong

Eachunderwriterhasrepresentedandagreedthat:

• ithasnotofferedorsoldandwillnotofferorsellinHongKong,bymeansofanydocument,anyofourClassAcommonstockotherthan(i)to"professionalinvestors"asdefinedintheSecuritiesandFuturesOrdinance(Cap.571)ofHongKongandanyrulesmadeunderthatOrdinance;or(ii)inothercircumstanceswhichdonotresultinthedocumentbeinga

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"prospectus"asdefinedintheCompaniesOrdinance(Cap.32)ofHongKongorwhichdonotconstituteanoffertothepublicwithinthemeaningofthatOrdinance;and

• ithasnotissuedorhadinitspossessionforthepurposesofissue,andwillnotissueorhaveinitspossessionforthepurposesofissue,whetherinHongKongorelsewhere,anyadvertisement,invitationordocumentrelatingtoourClassAcommonstock,whichisdirectedat,orthecontentsofwhicharelikelytobeaccessedorreadby,thepublicofHongKong(exceptifpermittedtodosounderthesecuritieslawsofHongKong)otherthanwithrespecttosharesofourClassAcommonstockwhichareorareintendedtobedisposedofonlytopersonsoutsideHongKongoronlyto"professionalinvestors"asdefinedintheSecuritiesandFuturesOrdinanceandanyrulesmadeunderthatOrdinance.

Singapore

ThisprospectushasnotbeenregisteredasaprospectuswiththeMonetaryAuthorityofSingapore.Accordingly,thisprospectusandanyotherdocumentormaterialinconnectionwiththeofferorsale,orinvitationforsubscriptionorpurchase,ofthesharesmaynotbecirculatedordistributed,normaythesharesbeofferedorsold,orbemadethesubjectofaninvitationforsubscriptionorpurchase,whetherdirectlyorindirectly,topersonsinSingaporeotherthan(i)toaninstitutionalinvestorunderSection274oftheSecuritiesandFuturesAct,Chapter289ofSingapore,ortheSFA,(ii)toarelevantpersonpursuanttoSection275(1),oranypersonpursuanttoSection275(1A),andinaccordancewiththeconditionsspecifiedinSection275oftheSFAor(iii)otherwisepursuantto,andinaccordancewiththeconditionsof,anyotherapplicableprovisionoftheSFA,ineachcasesubjecttocompliancewithconditionssetforthintheSFA.

WherethesharesaresubscribedorpurchasedunderSection275oftheSFAbyarelevantpersonwhichis:

• acorporation(whichisnotanaccreditedinvestor(asdefinedinSection4AoftheSFA))thesolebusinessofwhichistoholdinvestmentsandtheentiresharecapitalofwhichisownedbyoneormoreindividuals,eachofwhomisanaccreditedinvestor;or

• atrust(wherethetrusteeisnotanaccreditedinvestor)whosesolepurposeistoholdinvestmentsandeachbeneficiaryofthetrustisanindividualwhoisanaccreditedinvestor,

• shares,debenturesandunitsofsharesanddebenturesofthatcorporationorthebeneficiaries'rightsandinterest(howsoeverdescribed)inthattrustshallnotbetransferredwithinsixmonthsafterthatcorporationorthattrusthasacquiredthesharespursuanttoanoffermadeunderSection275oftheSFAexcept:

• toaninstitutionalinvestor(forcorporations,underSection274oftheSFA)ortoarelevantpersondefinedinSection275(2)oftheSFA,ortoanypersonpursuanttoanofferthatismadeontermsthatsuchshares,debenturesandunitsofsharesanddebenturesofthatcorporationorsuchrightsandinterestinthattrustareacquiredataconsiderationofnotlessthan$200,000(oritsequivalentinaforeigncurrency)foreachtransaction,whethersuchamountistobepaidforincashorbyexchangeofsecuritiesorotherassets,andfurtherforcorporations,inaccordancewiththeconditionsspecifiedinSection275oftheSFA;

• wherenoconsiderationisorwillbegivenforthetransfer;or

• wherethetransferisbyoperationoflaw.

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LEGAL MATTERS

ThevalidityofthecommonstockofferedherebywillbepasseduponforusbyShearman&SterlingLLP,NewYork,NewYork.CertainlegalmatterswillbepasseduponforusbyJenner&BlockLLP,NewYork,NewYorkandMayerBrownLLP,NewYork,NewYork.CertainlegalmatterswillbepasseduponfortheunderwritersbyRopes&GrayLLP,Boston,Massachusetts.

EXPERTS

TheconsolidatedfinancialstatementsofAlticeUSA,Inc.asofDecember31,2016,andfortheyearendedDecember31,2016,havebeenincludedinthisprospectusandtheregistrationstatement,ofwhichthisprospectusformsapart,inrelianceuponthereport(whichcontainsemphasisofamatterparagraphrelatingtotheformationofAlticeUSAandtheinclusionofCequelCorporationoperatingresultsforthefullyearof2016)ofKPMGLLP,anindependentregisteredpublicaccountingfirm,appearingelsewhereherein,andupontheauthorityofsaidfirmasexpertsinaccountingandauditing.

TheconsolidatedfinancialstatementsofCablevisionSystemsCorporationasofDecember31,2015andfortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014andtheperiodfromJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016havebeenincludedinthisprospectusandtheregistrationstatement,ofwhichthisprospectusformsapart,inrelianceuponthereportofKPMGLLP,anindependentregisteredpublicaccountingfirm,appearingelsewhereherein,andupontheauthorityofsaidfirmasexpertsinaccountingandauditing.

TheconsolidatedfinancialstatementsofCequelCorporationasofDecember31,2015("Successor")and2014("Predecessor")andtherelatedconsolidatedstatementsofoperationsandcomprehensive(loss)/income,changesinstockholders'equityandofcashflowsfortheperiodfromDecember21,2015toDecember31,2015("Successor")andfortheperiodfromJanuary1,2015toDecember20,2015andtheyearendedDecember31,2014("Predecessor")includedinthisprospectushavebeensoincludedinrelianceonthereportsofPricewaterhouseCoopersLLP,independentaccountants,givenontheauthorityofsuchfirmasexpertsinaccountingandauditing.

Independence

InconnectionwithAlticeUSA'sfilingforaninitialpublicofferingofitscommonstock,werequestedourindependentauditortoaffirmitsindependencerelativetotherulesandregulationsofthePublicCompanyAccountingOversightBoard(PCAOB)andtheU.S.SecuritiesandExchangeCommission(SEC).

KPMGLLP's(KPMG),ourregisteredindependentpublicaccountants,independenceevaluationproceduresidentifiedanengagementbyaKPMGmemberfirmthatconsistedofaserviceprovidedtoanaffiliateofAlticeUSAbyamemberfirmofKPMGInternationalCooperativewhereinthememberfirmperformedabookkeepingservice,whichincludedelementsthatareconsideredmanagementfunctionsundertheSECindependencerules.ThisengagementwasterminatedinOctober,2016.TheKPMGmemberfirmreferencedabovedoesnotparticipateintheauditengagementandtheservicesdidnothaveanyimpactontheCompany.

KPMGconsideredwhetherthemattersnotedaboveimpacteditsobjectivityandabilitytoexerciseimpartialjudgmentwithregardtoitsengagementasourauditorsandhaveconcludedthattherehasbeennoimpairmentofKPMG'sobjectivityandabilitytoexerciseimpartialjudgmentonallmattersencompassedwithinitsaudits.AftertakingintoconsiderationthefactsandcircumstancesoftheabovematterandKPMG'sdetermination,ourauditcommitteealsoconcludedthatKPMG'sobjectivityandabilitytoexerciseimpartialjudgmenthasnotbeenimpaired.

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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

WehavefiledaRegistrationStatementonFormS-1withtheSECregardingthisoffering.Thisprospectus,whichispartoftheregistrationstatement,doesnotcontainalloftheinformationincludedintheregistrationstatementandyoushouldrefertotheregistrationstatementanditsexhibitstoreadthatinformation.Referencesinthisprospectustoanyofourcontractsorotherdocumentsarenotnecessarilycompleteandyoushouldrefertotheexhibitsattachedtotheregistrationstatementforcopiesoftheactualcontractordocument.Followingthecompletionofthisoffering,wewillbesubjecttotheinformationreportingrequirementsoftheExchangeActandwewillfilereports,proxystatementsandotherinformationwiththeSEC.

Youmayreadandcopytheregistrationstatementandtherelatedexhibits,andthereports,proxystatementsandotherinformationwewillfilewiththeSEC,attheSEC'spublicreferenceroommaintainedat100FStreetN.E.,Room1580,Washington,D.C.20549.Youcanalsorequestcopiesofthosedocuments,uponpaymentofaduplicatingfee,bywritingtotheSEC.PleasecalltheSECat1-800-SEC-0330forfurtherinformationontheoperationofthepublicreferenceroom.TheSECalsomaintainsanInternetsitethatcontainsreports,proxyandinformationstatementsandotherinformationregardingissuersthatfilewiththeSEC.Thesite'sInternetaddressiswww.sec.gov.

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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

F-1

Page ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F-2

Consolidated Financial Statements

ConsolidatedBalanceSheet—December31,2016 F-3

ConsolidatedStatementofOperations—YearendedDecember31,2016 F-5

ConsolidatedStatementofComprehensiveLoss—YearendedDecember31,2016 F-6

ConsolidatedStatementofStockholders'Equity—YearendedDecember31,2016 F-7

ConsolidatedStatementofCashFlows—YearendedDecember31,2016 F-8

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-9

CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F-54

Consolidated Financial Statements

ConsolidatedBalanceSheet—December31,2015 F-55

ConsolidatedStatementsofOperations—periodendedJanuary1,2016toJune20,2016andyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014

F-57

ConsolidatedStatementsofComprehensiveIncome(Loss)—periodendedJanuary1,2016toJune20,2016andyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014

F-58

ConsolidatedStatementsofStockholders'Equity(Deficiency)—periodendedJanuary1,2016toJune20,2016andyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014

F-59

ConsolidatedStatementsofCashFlows—periodendedJanuary1,2016toJune20,2016andyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014

F-62

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-63

CEQUEL CORPORATION

Independent Auditor's Report (Predecessor) F-107

Independent Auditor's Report (Successor) F-108

Consolidated Financial Statements

ConsolidatedBalanceSheets—December31,2015and2014 F-109

ConsolidatedStatementsofOperationsandComprehensive(Loss)/Income—periodsendedDecember21,2015toDecember31,2015,January1,2015toDecember20,2015andyearendedDecember31,2014

F-110

ConsolidatedStatementsofCashFlows—periodsendedDecember21,2015toDecember31,2015,January1,2015toDecember20,2015andyearendedDecember31,2014

F-111

ConsolidatedStatementsofChangesinStockholders'Equity—periodsendedDecember21,2015toDecember31,2015andJanuary1,2015toDecember20,2015

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-113

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

TheBoardofDirectorsandStockholdersAlticeUSA,Inc.:

WehaveauditedtheaccompanyingconsolidatedbalancesheetofAlticeUSA,Inc.andsubsidiaries(theCompany)asofDecember31,2016andtherelatedconsolidatedstatementsofoperationsandcomprehensiveloss,stockholders'equity,andcashflowsfortheyearendedDecember31,2016.TheseconsolidatedfinancialstatementsaretheresponsibilityoftheCompany'smanagement.Ourresponsibilityistoexpressanopinionontheseconsolidatedfinancialstatementsbasedonouraudit.

WeconductedourauditinaccordancewiththestandardsofthePublicCompanyAccountingOversightBoard(UnitedStates).Thosestandardsrequirethatweplanandperformtheaudittoobtainreasonableassuranceaboutwhetherthefinancialstatementsarefreeofmaterialmisstatement.Anauditincludesexamining,onatestbasis,evidencesupportingtheamountsanddisclosuresinthefinancialstatements.Anauditalsoincludesassessingtheaccountingprinciplesusedandsignificantestimatesmadebymanagement,aswellasevaluatingtheoverallfinancialstatementpresentation.Webelievethatourauditprovidesareasonablebasisforouropinion.

Inouropinion,theconsolidatedfinancialstatementsreferredtoabovepresentfairly,inallmaterialrespects,thefinancialpositionoftheCompanyasofDecember31,2016,andtheresultsoftheiroperationsandtheircashflowsfortheyearendedDecember31,2016,inconformitywithU.S.generallyacceptedaccountingprinciples.

AsdiscussedinNote1totheconsolidatedfinancialstatements,theCompanywasincorporatedonSeptember14,2015andhadnooperationsofitsownotherthantheissuanceofdebtpriortothecontributionofCequelCorporationonJune9,2016byAlticeN.V.TheresultsofoperationsofCequelCorporationfortheyearendedDecember31,2016havebeenincludedintheresultsofoperationsoftheCompanyforthesameperiodasCequelCorporationwasundercommoncontrolwiththeCompanythroughout2016.

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ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(In thousands)

Seeaccompanyingnotestoconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

F-3

ASSETS December 31,

2016 CurrentAssets: Cashandcashequivalents $ 486,792Restrictedcash 16,301Accountsreceivable,trade(lessallowancefordoubtfulaccountsof$11,677) 349,626Prepaidexpensesandothercurrentassets 88,151Amountsduefromaffiliates 22,182Investmentsecuritiespledgedascollateral 741,515Derivativecontracts 352Totalcurrentassets 1,704,919

Property,plantandequipment,netofaccumulateddepreciationof$1,039,297 6,597,635Investmentinaffiliates 5,606Investmentsecuritiespledgedascollateral 741,515Derivativecontracts 10,604Otherassets 48,545Amortizablecustomerrelationships,netofaccumulatedamortizationof$580,276 5,345,608Amortizabletradenames,netofaccumulatedamortizationof$83,397 983,386Otheramortizableintangibles,netofaccumulatedamortizationof$3,093 23,650Indefinite-livedcabletelevisionfranchises 13,020,081Goodwill 7,992,700TotalAssets $ 36,474,249

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ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Continued)

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Seeaccompanyingnotestoconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY December 31,

2016 CurrentLiabilities: Accountspayable $ 697,310Accruedliabilities: Interest 576,778Employeerelatedcosts 260,019Otheraccruedexpenses 333,522

Amountsduetoaffiliates 127,363Deferredrevenue 94,816Liabilitiesunderderivativecontracts 13,158Collateralizedindebtedness 622,332Creditfacilitydebt 33,150Seniornotesanddebentures 926,045Capitalleaseobligations 15,013Notespayable 5,427Totalcurrentliabilities 3,704,933

Definedbenefitplanobligations 84,106Notespayabletoaffiliates 1,750,000Otherliabilities 113,485Deferredtaxliability 7,966,815Liabilitiesunderderivativecontracts 78,823Collateralizedindebtedness 663,737Creditfacilitydebt 3,411,640Seniornotesanddebentures 16,581,280Capitalleaseobligations 13,142Notespayable 8,299Totalliabilities 34,376,260

Commitmentsandcontingencies Redeemableequity 68,147Stockholders'Equity: CommonStock,$.01parvalue,1,000sharesauthorized,100sharesissuedandoutstanding —Paid-incapital 3,003,554Accumulateddeficit (975,978)

2,027,576Accumulatedothercomprehensiveincome 1,979Totalstockholders'equity 2,029,555

Noncontrollinginterest 287Totalequity 2,029,842

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ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Seeaccompanyingnotestoconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

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Revenue(includingrevenuefromaffiliatesof$1,086)(SeeNote15) $ 6,017,212Operatingexpenses: Programmingandotherdirectcosts(includingchargesfromaffiliatesof$1,947)(SeeNote15) 1,899,994Otheroperatingexpenses(includingchargesfromaffiliatesof$18,854)(SeeNote15) 1,716,851Restructuringandotherexpense 240,395Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments) 1,700,306

5,557,546Operatingincome 459,666Otherincome(expense): Interestexpense(includinginterestexpensetoaffiliatesandrelatedpartiesof$112,712)(SeeNote15) (1,456,541)Interestincome 13,811Gainoninvestments,net 141,896Lossonequityderivativecontracts,net (53,696)Lossoninterestrateswapcontracts (72,961)Lossonextinguishmentofdebtandwrite-offofdeferredfinancingcosts (127,649)Otherincome,net 4,329

(1,550,811)Lossbeforeincometaxes (1,091,145)Incometaxbenefit 259,666

Netloss (831,479)Netincomeattributabletononcontrollinginterests (551)NetlossattributabletoAlticeUSA,Inc.stockholders $ (832,030)Basic and diluted net loss per share $ (8,320)Basic and diluted weighted average common shares 100

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ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016

(In thousands)

Seeaccompanyingnotestoconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

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Netloss $ (831,479)Othercomprehensiveincome(loss): Definedbenefitpensionandpostretirementplans(seeNote13): Unrecognizedactuarialgain 3,452Applicableincometaxes (1,381)Unrecognizedincomearisingduringperiod,netofincometaxes 2,071Settlementincomeincludedinnetperiodicbenefitcost (154)Applicableincometaxes 62Settlementincomeincludedinnetperiodicbenefitcost,netofincometaxes (92)

Othercomprehensiveincome 1,979Comprehensiveloss (829,500)Comprehensiveincomeattributabletononcontrollinginterests (551)ComprehensivelossattributabletoAlticeUSA,Inc.stockholders $ (830,051)

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ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(In thousands)

Seeaccompanyingnotestoconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

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Class A Common

Stock Paid-in Capital

Accumulated Deficit

Treasury Stock

Accumulated Other

Comprehensive Income

Total Stockholders'

Equity (Deficiency)

Non- controlling

Interest

Total Equity

(Deficiency) BalanceatJanuary1,2016 $ — $ 2,252,028 $ (143,948) $ — $ — $ 2,108,080 $ — $ 2,108,080

Netlossattributabletostockholders — — (832,030) — — (832,030) — (832,030)

Noncontrollinginterestsacquired — — — — — — (264) (264)

Netlossattributabletononcontrollinginterests — — — — — — 551 551

Pensionliabilityadjustments,netofincometaxes — — — — 1,979 1,979 — 1,979

Share-basedcompensationexpense — 14,368 — — — 14,368 — 14,368

Changeinfairvalueofredeemableequity — (68,148) — — — (68,148) — (68,148)

Contributionfromstockholders — 1,246,499 — — — 1,246,499 — 1,246,499

Distributionstostockholders — (445,176) — — — (445,176) — (445,176)

Excesstaxbenefitonshare-basedawards — 31 — — — 31 — 31

TaximpactrelatedtotheNewsdayHoldings,LLCtransactions — 3,952 — — — 3,952 — 3,952

BalanceatDecember31,2016 $ — $ 3,003,554 $ (975,978) $ — $ 1,979 $ 2,029,555 $ 287 $ 2,029,842

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ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016

(In thousands)

Seeaccompanyingnotestoconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

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Cashflowsfromoperatingactivities: Netloss $ (831,479)Adjustmentstoreconcilenetlosstonetcashprovidedbyoperatingactivities: Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments) 1,700,306Impairmentofassetsincludedinrestructuringcharges 2,445Equityinnetlossofaffiliates 1,132Gainonsaleofaffiliateinterests (206)Gainoninvestments,net (141,896)Lossonequityderivativecontracts,net 53,696Lossonextinguishmentofdebtandwrite-offofdeferredfinancingcosts 127,649Amortizationofdeferredfinancingcostsanddiscounts(premiums)onindebtedness 27,799Share-basedcompensationexpense 14,368Amortizationofactuariallosses,netofsettlementgains,relatedtopensionandpostretirementplans 3,298Deferredincometaxes (263,989)Provisionfordoubtfulaccounts 53,249Excesstaxbenefitsrelatedtoshare-basedawards (31)

Changeinassetsandliabilities,netofeffectsofacquisitionsanddispositions: Accountsreceivable,trade (58,760)Prepaidexpensesandotherassets 65,808Amountsduefromandduetoaffiliates 41,351Accountspayable (11,814)Accruedliabilities 312,871Deferredrevenue 9,835Liabilitiesrelatedtointerestrateswapcontracts 78,823

Netcashprovidedbyoperatingactivities 1,184,455Cashflowsfrominvestingactivities: PaymentforOptimumAcquisition,netofcashacquiredof$969,549 (8,988,774)Capitalexpenditures (625,541)Proceedsrelatedtosaleofequipment,includingcostsofdisposal 5,885Proceedsfromsaleofaffiliateinterests 13,825Increaseinotherinvestments (4,608)Additionstootherintangibleassets (106)Netcashusedininvestingactivities (9,599,319)

Cashflowsfromfinancingactivities: Proceedsfromcreditfacilitydebt 5,510,256Repaymentofcreditfacilitydebt (9,133,543)Proceedsfromissuanceofnotespayabletoaffiliatesandrelatedparties 1,750,000Proceedsfromissuanceofseniornotes 1,310,000Proceedsfromcollateralizedindebtedness 179,388Repaymentofcollateralizedindebtednessandrelatedderivativecontracts (143,102)Dividenddistributionstostockholders (365,559)Principalpaymentsoncapitalleaseobligations (18,837)Contributionsfromstockholders 1,246,499Additionstodeferredfinancingcosts (203,712)Excesstaxbenefitrelatedtoshare-basedawards 31Netcashprovidedbyfinancingactivities 131,421

Netincreaseincash,cashequivalentsandrestrictedcash (8,283,443)Cash,cashequivalentsandrestrictedcashatbeginningofyear (8,786,536)Cash,cashequivalentsandrestrictedcashatendofyear $ 503,093

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(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS, RELATED MATTERS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The Company and Related Matters

AlticeUSA,Inc.("AlticeUSA"orthe"Company")wasincorporatedinDelawareonSeptember14,2015.AsofDecember31,2016,AlticeUSAismajority-ownedbyAlticeN.V.,apubliccompanywithlimitedliability(naamloze vennootshcap )underDutchlaw("AlticeN.V.").

AlticeN.V.acquiredCequelCorporation("Cequel"or"Suddenlink")onDecember21,2015andCequelwascontributedtoAlticeUSAonJune9,2016.AlticeUSAhadnooperationsofitsownotherthantheissuanceofdebtpriortothecontributionofCequelonJune9,2016byAlticeN.V.TheresultsofoperationsofCequelfortheyearendedDecember31,2016havebeenincludedintheresultsofoperationsofAlticeUSAforthesameperiod,asCequelwasundercommoncontrolwithAlticeUSAthroughout2016.AlticeUSAacquiredCablevisionSystemsCorporation("Cablevision"or"Optimum")onJune21,2016.

InadditiontotheoperatingresultsofCequelfortheyearendedDecember31,2016,theoperatingresultsofAlticeUSAincludetheoperatingresultsofCablevisionfortheperiodfromthedateofacquisition,June21,2016throughDecember31,2016.InadditiontotheoperatingresultsofCequelandCablevisiondescribedabove,AlticeUSAincurrednetinterestexpenseof$419,456.FortheperiodfrominceptionofAlticeUSAthroughDecember31,2015,theoperatingresultsofAlticeUSAinclude$157,192ofinterestexpenserelatedtotheindebtednessissuedtofundtheacquisitionofCablevision,discussedbelow,andtheoperatingresultsofCequelforthe10dayperiod,December21,2015throughDecember31,2015.TheCompanyclassifiesitsoperationsintotworeportablesegments:Optimum,whichoperatesintheNewYorkmetropolitanarea,andSuddenlink,whichprincipallyoperatesinmarketsinthesouth-centralUnitedStates.

Acquisition of Cablevision Systems Corporation

OnJune21,2016(the"OptimumAcquisitionDate"),pursuanttotheAgreementandPlanofMerger(the"MergerAgreement"),datedasofSeptember16,2015,byandamongCablevision,AlticeN.V.,NeptuneMergerSubCorp.,awholly-ownedsubsidiaryofAlticeN.V.("MergerSub"),MergerSubmergedwithandintoCablevision,withCablevisionsurvivingthemerger(the"OptimumAcquisition").

InconnectionwiththeOptimumAcquisition,eachoutstandingshareoftheCablevisionNYGroupClassAcommonstock,parvalue$0.01pershare,andCablevisionNYGroupClassBcommonstock,parvalue$0.01pershare,andtogetherwiththeCablevisionNYGroupClassAcommonstock,the"Shares")otherthan(i)SharesownedbyCablevision,AlticeN.V.oranyoftheirrespectivewholly-ownedsubsidiaries,ineachcasenotheldonbehalfofthirdpartiesinafiduciarycapacity,received$34.90incashwithoutinterest,lessapplicabletaxwithholdings(the"OptimumAcquisitionConsideration").

Pursuanttoanagreement,datedDecember21,2015,byandamongCVC2B.V.,CIEManagementIXLimited,forandonbehalfofthelimitedpartnershipsBCEuropeanCapitalIX-1through11andCanadaPensionPlanInvestmentBoard,certainaffiliatesofBCPandCPPIB(the"Co-Investors")fundedapproximately$1,000,000towardthepaymentoftheaggregatePerShareOptimumAcquisitionConsideration,andindirectlyacquiredapproximately30%oftheSharesofCablevision.

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AlsoinconnectionwiththeCablevisionAcquisition,outstandingequity-basedawardsgrantedunderCablevision'sequityplanswerecancelledandconvertedintocashbaseduponthe$34.90perShareOptimumAcquisitionpriceinaccordancewiththeoriginaltermsoftheawards.ThetotalconsiderationfortheoutstandingCNYGClassAShares,theoutstandingCNYGClassBShares,andtheequity-basedawardsamountedto$9,958,323.

InconnectionwiththeOptimumAcquisition,inOctober2015,NeptuneFincoCorp.("Finco"),anindirectwholly-ownedsubsidiaryofAlticeN.V.formedtocompletethefinancingdescribedhereinandthemergerwithCSCHoldings,LLC("CSCHoldings"),awholly-ownedsubsidiaryofCablevision,borrowedanaggregateprincipalamountof$3,800,000underatermloanfacility(the"TermCreditFacility")andenteredintorevolvingloancommitmentsinanaggregateprincipalamountof$2,000,000(the"RevolvingCreditFacility"and,togetherwiththeTermCreditFacility,the"CreditFacilities").

Fincoalsoissued$1,800,000aggregateprincipalamountof10.125%seniornotesdue2023(the"2023Notes"),$2,000,000aggregateprincipalamountof10.875%seniornotesdue2025(the"2025Notes"),and$1,000,000aggregateprincipalamountof6.625%seniorguaranteednotesdue2025(the"2025GuaranteedNotes")(collectivelythe"OptimumAcquisitionNotes").

OnJune21,2016,immediatelyfollowingtheOptimumAcquisition,FincomergedwithandintoCSCHoldings,withCSCHoldingssurvivingthemerger(the"CSCHoldingsMerger"),andtheOptimumAcquisitionNotesandtheCreditFacilitiesbecameobligationsofCSCHoldings.

OnJune21,2016,inconnectionwiththeOptimumAcquisition,theCompanyissuednotespayabletoaffiliatesandrelatedpartiesaggregating$1,750,000,ofwhich$875,000bearinterestat10.75%and$875,000bearinterestat11%.

Acquisition of Cequel Corporation

OnDecember21,2015,AlticeN.V.acquiredapproximately70%ofthetotaloutstandingequityinterestsinCequelCorporation(the"SuddenlinkAcquisition")fromthedirectandindirectstockholdersofCequelCorporation(the"Sellers").Theconsiderationfortheacquiredequityinterestswasbasedonatotalequityvaluationfor100%ofthecapitalandvotingrightsofCequelof$3,973,528whichincludes$2,797,928ofcashconsideration,$675,600ofretainedequityheldbyentitiesaffiliatedwithBCPartnersandCPPIBand$500,000fundedbytheissuancebyanaffiliateofAlticeN.V.ofaseniorvendornotethatwassubscribedbyentitiesaffiliatedwithBCPartnersandCPPIB.FollowingtheclosingoftheSuddenlinkAcquisition,entitiesaffiliatedwithBCPartnersandCPPIBretainedindirectequityinterestsinCequelrepresenting,intheaggregate,30%ofCequel'soutstandingcapitalstockonapost-closingbasis.Inaddition,thecarriedinterestplansoftheStockholderswerecashedoutwherebypaymentsweremadetoparticipantsinsuchcarriedinterestplans,includingcertainofficersanddirectorsofCequel.

InJune2016,CequelwascontributedtoAlticeUSA.TheaccompanyingconsolidatedfinancialstatementsincludetheoperatingresultsofCequelfromJanuary1,2016throughDecember31,2016andtheoperatingresultsofCablevisionfromtheOptimumAcquisitionDatethroughDecember31,2016.

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(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS, RELATED MATTERS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Continued)

Basis of Presentation

Principles of Consolidation

TheaccompanyingconsolidatedfinancialstatementsincludetheaccountsoftheCompanyanditssubsidiaries.Allsignificantintercompanytransactionsandbalanceshavebeeneliminatedinconsolidation.

Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements

ThepreparationoffinancialstatementsinconformitywithU.S.generallyacceptedaccountingprinciples("GAAP")requiresmanagementtomakeestimatesandassumptionsthataffectthereportedamountsofassetsandliabilitiesanddisclosureofcontingentliabilitiesatthedateofthefinancialstatementsandthereportedamountsofrevenuesandexpensesduringthereportingperiod.Actualresultscoulddifferfromthoseestimates.SeeNote11foradiscussionoffairvalueestimates.

NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Revenue Recognition

TheCompanyrecognizesvideo,high-speeddata,andvoiceservicesrevenuesastheservicesareprovidedtocustomers.Revenuereceivedfromcustomerswhopurchasebundledservicesatadiscountedrateisallocatedtoeachproductinapro-ratamannerbasedontheindividualproduct'ssellingprice(generally,thepriceatwhichtheproductisregularlysoldonastandalonebasis).InstallationrevenuefortheCompany'svideo,consumerhigh-speeddataandVoIPservicesisrecognizedasinstallationsarecompleted,asdirectsellingcostshaveexceededthisrevenueinallperiodsreported.Advertisingrevenuesarerecognizedwhencommercialsareaired.

Revenuesderivedfromothersourcesarerecognizedwhenservicesareprovidedoreventsoccur.

Multiple-Element Transactions

Inthenormalcourseofbusiness,theCompanymayenterintomultiple-elementtransactionswhereitissimultaneouslybothacustomerandavendorwiththesamecounterpartyorinwhichitpurchasesmultipleproductsand/orservices,orsettlesoutstandingitemscontemporaneouswiththepurchaseofaproductorservicefromasinglecounterparty.TheCompany'spolicyforaccountingforeachtransactionnegotiatedcontemporaneouslyistorecordeachdeliverableofthetransactionbasedonitsbestestimateofsellingpriceinamannerconsistentwiththatusedtodeterminethepricetoselleachdeliverableonastandalonebasis.Indeterminingthefairvalueoftherespectivedeliverable,theCompanywillutilizequotedmarketprices(asavailable),historicaltransactionsorcomparabletransactions.

Gross Versus Net Revenue Recognition

Inthenormalcourseofbusiness,theCompanyisassessednon-incomerelatedtaxesbygovernmentalauthorities,includingfranchisingauthorities(generallyundermulti-yearagreements),andcollectssuchtaxesfromitscustomers.TheCompany'spolicyisthat,ininstanceswherethetaxisbeing

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NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

assesseddirectlyontheCompany,amountspaidtothegovernmentalauthoritiesandamountsreceivedfromthecustomersarerecordedonagrossbasis.Thatis,amountspaidtothegovernmentalauthoritiesarerecordedasprogrammingandotherdirectcostsandamountsreceivedfromthecustomerarerecordedasrevenue.FortheyearendedDecember31,2016,theamountoffranchisefeesandcertainothertaxesandfeesincludedasacomponentofrevenueaggregated$154,732.

Technical and Operating Expenses

Costsofrevenuerelatedtosalesofservicesareclassifiedas"programmingandotherdirectcosts"intheaccompanyingconsolidatedstatementofoperations.

Programming Costs

ProgrammingexpensesrelatedtotheCompany'svideoservicerepresentfeespaidtoprogrammingdistributorstolicensetheprogrammingdistributedtosubscribers.Thisprogrammingisacquiredgenerallyundermulti-yeardistributionagreements,withratesusuallybasedonthenumberofsubscribersthatreceivetheprogramming.Ifthereareperiodswhenanexistingdistributionagreementhasexpiredandthepartieshavenotfinalizednegotiationsofeitherarenewalofthatagreementoranewagreementforcertainperiodsoftime,theCompanycontinuestocarryandpayfortheseservicesuntilexecutionofdefinitivereplacementagreementsorrenewals.TheamountofprogrammingexpenserecordedduringtheinterimperiodisbasedontheCompany'sestimatesoftheultimatecontractualagreementexpectedtobereached,whichisbasedonseveralfactors,includingpreviouscontractualrates,customaryrateincreasesandthecurrentstatusofnegotiations.Suchestimatesareadjustedasnegotiationsprogressuntilnewprogrammingtermsarefinalized.

Inaddition,theCompanyhasreceived,ormayreceive,incentivesfromprogrammingdistributorsforcarriageofthedistributors'programming.TheCompanygenerallyrecognizestheseincentivesasareductionofprogrammingcostsin"programmingandotherdirectcosts",generallyoverthetermofthedistributionagreement.

Advertising Expenses

Advertisingcostsarechargedtoexpensewhenincurredandarereflectedin"otheroperatingexpenses"intheaccompanyingconsolidatedstatementofoperations.Advertisingcostsamountedto$135,513fortheyearendedDecember31,2016.

Share-Based Compensation

Share-basedcompensationcostrelatestoawardsofunitsinacarriedunitplan.Forcarriedinterestunits,theCompanymeasuresshare-basedcompensationcostatthegrantdatefairvalueandrecognizestheexpenseovertherequisiteserviceperiodorwhenitisprobableanyrelatedperformanceconditionwillbemet.Forcarriedinterestunitswithgradedvestingrequirement,compensationcostisrecognizedonanacceleratedmethodunderthegradedvestingmethodovertherequisiteserviceperiodforthecarriedinterestunit.Carriedinterestunitsthatvestentirelyattheendofthevestingrequirementareexpensedonastraight-linebasis.

TheCompanyestimatesthefairvalueofcarriedinterestunitsusinganoptionpricingmodel.Keyinputsthatareusedinapplyingtheoptionpricingmethodaretotalequityvalue,equityvolatility,risk

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NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

freerateandtimetoliquidityevent.Theestimateoftotalequityvalueisdeterminedusingacombinationoftheincomeapproach,whichincorporatescashflowprojectionsthatarediscountedatanappropriaterate,andthemarketapproach,whichinvolvesapplyingamarketmultipletotheCompany'sprojectedoperatingresults.TheCompanyestimatesvolatilitybasedonthehistoricalequityvolatilityofcomparablepublicly-tradedcompanies.Becausetherehasbeennopublicmarketforourequitypriortothisoffering,theestimatesandassumptionstheCompanyusesintheshare-basedcompensationvaluationsarehighlycomplexandsubjective.Followingtheoffering,suchsubjectivevaluationsandestimateswillnolongerbenecessarybecausewewillrelyonthemarketpriceoftheCompany'scommonstocktodeterminethefairvalueofshare-basedcompensationawards.SeeNote14totheconsolidatedfinancialstatementsforadditionalinformationaboutourshare-basedcompensation.

Income Taxes

TheCompany'sprovisionforincometaxesisbasedoncurrentperiodincome,changesindeferredtaxassetsandliabilitiesandchangesinestimateswithregardtouncertaintaxpositions.Deferredtaxassetsaresubjecttoanongoingassessmentofrealizability.TheCompanyprovidesdeferredtaxesfortheoutsidebasisdifferenceofitsinvestmentinpartnerships.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

TheCompany'scashinvestmentsareplacedwithmoneymarketfundsandfinancialinstitutionsthatareinvestmentgradeasratedbyStandard&Poor'sandMoody'sInvestorsService.TheCompanyselectsmoneymarketfundsthatpredominantlyinvestinmarketable,directobligationsissuedorguaranteedbytheUnitedStatesgovernmentoritsagencies,commercialpaper,fullycollateralizedrepurchaseagreements,certificatesofdeposit,andtimedeposits.

TheCompanyconsidersthebalanceofitsinvestmentinfundsthatsubstantiallyholdsecuritiesthatmaturewithinthreemonthsorlessfromthedatethefundpurchasesthesesecuritiestobecashequivalents.Thecarryingamountofcashandcashequivalentseitherapproximatesfairvalueduetotheshort-termmaturityoftheseinstrumentsorareatfairvalue.

Accounts Receivable

Accountsreceivablearerecordedatnetrealizablevalue.TheCompanyperiodicallyassessestheadequacyofvaluationallowancesforuncollectibleaccountsreceivablebyevaluatingthecollectabilityofoutstandingreceivablesandgeneralfactorssuchashistoricalcollectionexperience,lengthoftimeindividualreceivablesarepastdue,andtheeconomicandcompetitiveenvironment.

Investments

Investmentsecuritiesandinvestmentsecuritiespledgedascollateralareclassifiedastradingsecuritiesandarestatedatfairvaluewithrealizedandunrealizedholdinggainsandlossesincludedinnetincome.

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NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Long-Lived Assets and Amortizable Intangible Assets

Property,plantandequipment,includingconstructionmaterials,arecarriedatcost,andincludealldirectcostsandcertainindirectcostsassociatedwiththeconstructionofcablesystems,andthecostsofnewequipmentinstallations.Equipmentundercapitalleasesisrecordedatthepresentvalueofthetotalminimumleasepayments.Depreciationonequipmentiscalculatedonthestraight-linebasisovertheestimatedusefullivesoftheassetsor,withrespecttoequipmentundercapitalleasesandleaseholdimprovements,amortizedovertheshorteroftheleasetermortheassets'usefullivesandreportedindepreciationandamortization(includingimpairments)intheconsolidatedstatementsofoperations.

TheCompanycapitalizescertaininternalandexternalcostsincurredtoacquireordevelopinternal-usesoftware.Capitalizedsoftwarecostsareamortizedovertheestimatedusefullifeofthesoftwareandreportedindepreciationandamortization(includingimpairments).

Customerrelationships,tradenamesandotherintangiblesestablishedinconnectionwithacquisitionsthatarefinite-livedareamortizedinamannerthatreflectsthepatterninwhichtheprojectednetcashinflowstotheCompanyareexpectedtooccur,suchasthesumoftheyears'digitsmethod,orwhensuchpatterndoesnotexist,usingthestraight-linebasisovertheirrespectiveestimatedusefullives.

TheCompanyreviewsitslong-livedassets(property,plantandequipment,andintangibleassetssubjecttoamortizationthatarosefromacquisitions)forimpairmentwhenevereventsorcircumstancesindicatethatthecarryingamountofanassetmaynotberecoverable.Ifthesumoftheexpectedcashflows,undiscountedandwithoutinterest,islessthanthecarryingamountoftheasset,animpairmentlossisrecognizedastheamountbywhichthecarryingamountoftheassetexceedsitsfairvalue.

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

Goodwillandthevalueoffranchises,trademarks,andcertainotherintangiblesacquiredinpurchasebusinesscombinationswhichhaveindefiniteusefullivesarenotamortized.Rather,suchassetsaretestedforimpairmentannuallyorupontheoccurrenceofatriggeringevent.

TheCompanyassessesqualitativefactorsforitsreportingunitsthatcarrygoodwill.Ifthequalitativeassessmentresultsinaconclusionthatitismorelikelythannotthatthefairvalueofareportingunitexceedsthecarryingvalue,thennofurthertestingisperformedforthatreportingunit.

Whenthequalitativeassessmentisnotused,orifthequalitativeassessmentisnotconclusiveanditisnecessarytocalculatethefairvalueofareportingunit,thentheimpairmentanalysisforgoodwillisperformedatthereportingunitlevelusingatwo-stepapproach.Thefirststepofthegoodwillimpairmenttestisusedtoidentifypotentialimpairmentbycomparingthefairvalueofthereportingunitwithitscarryingamount,includinggoodwillutilizinganenterprise-valuebasedpremiseapproach.Ifthecarryingamountofthereportingunitexceedsitsfairvalue,thesecondstepofthegoodwillimpairmenttestisperformedtomeasuretheamountofgoodwillimpairmentloss,ifany.Thesecondstepofthegoodwillimpairmenttestcomparestheimpliedfairvalueofthereportingunit'sgoodwillwiththecarryingamountofthatgoodwill.Ifthecarryingamountofthereportingunit'sgoodwillexceedstheimpliedfairvalueofthatgoodwill,animpairmentlossisrecognizedinanamountequaltothatexcess.Theimpliedfairvalueofgoodwillisdeterminedinthesamemannerastheamountofgoodwillwhichwouldberecognizedinabusinesscombination.

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NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

TheCompanyassessesqualitativefactorstodeterminewhetheritisnecessarytoperformtheone-stepquantitativeidentifiableindefinite-livedintangibleassetsimpairmenttest.ThisquantitativetestisrequiredonlyiftheCompanyconcludesthatitismorelikelythannotthataunitofaccounting'sfairvalueislessthanitscarryingamount.Whenthequalitativeassessmentisnotused,orifthequalitativeassessmentisnotconclusive,theimpairmenttestforotherintangibleassetsnotsubjecttoamortizationrequiresacomparisonofthefairvalueoftheintangibleassetwithitscarryingvalue.Ifthecarryingvalueoftheindefinite-livedintangibleassetexceedsitsfairvalue,animpairmentlossisrecognizedinanamountequaltothatexcess.

Deferred Financing Costs

Deferredfinancingcostsarebeingamortizedtointerestexpenseusingtheeffectiveinterestmethodoverthetermsoftherelateddebt.

Derivative Financial Instruments

TheCompanyaccountsforderivativefinancialinstrumentsaseitherassetsorliabilitiesmeasuredatfairvalue.TheCompanyusesderivativeinstrumentstomanageitsexposuretomarketrisksfromchangesincertainequitypricesandinterestratesanddoesnotholdorissuederivativeinstrumentsforspeculativeortradingpurposes.Thesederivativeinstrumentsarenotdesignatedashedges,andchangesinthefairvaluesofthesederivativesarerecognizedinthestatementofoperationsasgains(losses)onderivativecontracts.

Commitments and Contingencies

Liabilitiesforlosscontingenciesarisingfromclaims,assessments,litigation,finesandpenaltiesandothersourcesarerecordedwhentheCompanybelievesitisprobablethataliabilityhasbeenincurredandtheamountofthecontingencycanbereasonablyestimated.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

InNovember2016,theFASBissuedASUNo.2016-18,StatementofCashFlows(Topic230):RestrictedCash,whichrequiresthatthestatementofcashflowsdisclosethechangeduringtheperiodinthetotalofcash,cashequivalents,restrictedcashandrestrictedcashequivalents.Restrictedcashshouldbeincludedwithcashandcashequivalentswhenreconcilingthebeginning-of-periodandend-ofperiodtotalamountsshownonthestatementofcashflows.ASUNo.2016-18providesspecificguidanceonthepresentationofrestrictedcashinthestatementofcashflows.ThenewguidancewasadoptedasofDecember31,2016.

InNovember2015,theFinancialAccountingStandardsBoard("FASB")issuedAccountingStandardsUpdate("ASU")No.2015-17(Topic740),BalanceSheetClassificationofDeferredTaxes.ThisASUamendsexistingguidancetorequirethepresentationofdeferredtaxliabilitiesandassetsasnoncurrentwithinaclassifiedstatementoffinancialposition.ASUNo.2015-17wasadoptedbytheCompanyinthefourthquarter2016andwasappliedprospectivelytoalldeferredtaxliabilitiesandassets.

InSeptember2015,theFASBissuedASUNo.2015-16,SimplifyingtheAccountingforMeasurement-PeriodAdjustments,whichrequiresthatanacquirerrecognizeadjustmentstoprovisional

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amountsthatareidentifiedduringthemeasurementperiodinthereportingperiodinwhichtheadjustmentamountsaredetermined.Priortotheissuanceofthestandard,entitieswererequiredtoretrospectivelyapplyadjustmentsmadetoprovisionalamountsrecognizedinabusinesscombination.ASUNo.2015-16wasadoptedbytheCompanyonJanuary1,2016.

InApril2015,theFASBissuedASUNo.2015-05,Intangibles—GoodwillandOther—Internal-UseSoftware(Subtopic350-40):Customer'sAccountingforFeesPaidinaCloudComputingArrangement.ASUNo.2015-05providesguidancetocustomersaboutwhetheracloudcomputingarrangementincludesasoftwarelicense.Ifacloudcomputingarrangementincludesasoftwarelicense,thenthecustomershouldaccountforthesoftwarelicenseelementofthearrangementconsistentwiththeacquisitionofothersoftwarelicenses.Ifacloudcomputingarrangementdoesnotincludeasoftwarelicense,thecustomershouldaccountforthearrangementasaservicecontract.ASUNo.2015-05wasadoptedbytheCompanyonJanuary1,2016anddidnothaveamaterialimpactontheCompany'sconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

InApril2015,theFASBissuedASUNo.2015-03,SimplifyingthePresentationofDebtIssuanceCosts,whichrequiresdebtissuancecoststobepresentedinthebalancesheetasadirectdeductionfromthecarryingvalueoftheassociateddebtliability,consistentwiththepresentationofadebtdiscount.InAugust2015,theFASBissuedASUNo.2015-15,PresentationandSubsequentMeasurementofDebtIssuanceCostsAssociatedwithLine-of-CreditArrangements,whichclarifiesthetreatmentofdebtissuancecostsfromline-of-creditarrangementsafteradoptionofASUNo.2015-03.ASUNo.2015-15clarifiesthattheSecuritiesandExchangeCommissionstaffwouldnotobjecttoanentitydeferringandpresentingdebtissuancecostsasanassetandsubsequentlyamortizingthedeferreddebtissuancecostsratablyoverthetermoftheline-of-creditarrangement,regardlessofwhetherthereareanyoutstandingborrowingsontheline-of-creditarrangement.ASUNo.2015-03wasadoptedbytheCompanyonJanuary1,2016.

InAugust2014,theFASBissuedASUNo.2014-15,DisclosuresofUncertaintiesaboutanEntity'sAbilitytoContinueasaGoingConcern,whichrequiresmanagementtoevaluatewhetherthereareconditionsoreventsthatraisesubstantialdoubtabouttheentity'sabilitytocontinueasagoingconcern,andtoprovidecertaindisclosureswhenitisprobablethattheentitywillbeunabletomeetitsobligationsastheybecomeduewithinoneyearafterthedatethatthefinancialstatementsareissued.ASUNo.2014-15wasadoptedbytheCompanyfortheannualperiodendedDecember31,2016.

InJune2014,theFASBissuedASUNo.2014-12,Compensation—StockCompensation(Topic718):AccountingforShare-BasedPaymentsWhentheTermsofanAwardProvideThataPerformanceTargetCouldBeAchievedAftertheRequisiteServicePeriod.ASUNo.2014-12requiresthataperformancetargetthataffectsvestingandthatcouldbeachievedaftertherequisiteserviceperiodbetreatedasaperformancecondition.EntitiesmayapplytheamendmentsinthisASUeither:(a)prospectivelytoallawardsgrantedormodifiedaftertheeffectivedate;or(b)retrospectivelytoallawardswithperformancetargetsthatareoutstandingasofthebeginningoftheearliestannualperiodpresentedinthefinancialstatementsandtoallnewormodifiedawardsthereafter.ASUNo.2014-12wasadoptedbytheCompanyonJanuary1,2016onaprospectivebasisanddidnothaveanyimpactontheCompany'sconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

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NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Recently Issued But Not Yet Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

InMay2014,theFASBissuedASUNo.2014-09,RevenuefromContractswithCustomers,requiringanentitytorecognizetheamountofrevenuetowhichitexpectstobeentitledforthetransferofpromisedgoodsorservicestocustomers.ASUNo.2014-09willreplacemostexistingrevenuerecognitionguidanceinGAAPwhenitbecomeseffectiveandallowstheuseofeithertheretrospectiveorcumulativeeffecttransitionmethod.InAugust2015,theFASBissuedASUNo.2015-14thatapproveddeferringtheeffectivedatebyoneyearsothatASUNo.2014-09wouldbecomeeffectivefortheCompanyonJanuary1,2018.TheFASBalsoapproved,inJuly2015,permittingtheearlyadoptionofASUNo.2014-09,butnotbeforetheoriginaleffectivedatefortheCompanyofJanuary1,2017.

InDecember2016,theFASBissuedASUNo.2016-20,TechnicalCorrectionsandImprovementstoTopic606,RevenuefromContractswithCustomers,inordertoclarifytheCodificationandtocorrectanyunintendedapplicationoftheguidance.Theseitemsarenotexpectedtohaveasignificanteffectonthecurrentaccountingstandard.TheamendmentsinthisupdateaffecttheguidanceinASUNo.2014-09,whichisnotyeteffective.ASUNo.2014-09willbeeffective,reflectingtheone-yeardeferral,forinterimandannualperiodsbeginningafterDecember15,2017(January1,2018fortheCompany).Earlyadoptionofthestandardispermittedbutnotbeforetheoriginaleffectivedate.Companiescantransitiontothestandardeitherretrospectivelyorasacumulative-effectadjustmentasofthedateofadoption.TheCompanyisintheprocessofevaluatingtheimpactthattheadoptionofASUNo.2014-09willhaveonitsconsolidatedfinancialstatementsandselectingthemethodoftransitiontothenewstandard.Wecurrentlyexpecttheadoptiontoimpactthetimingoftherecognitionofresidentialinstallationrevenueandtherecognitionofcommissionexpenses.

InAugust2016,theFASBissuedASUNo.2016-15,StatementofCashFlows(Topic230):ClassificationofCertainCashReceiptsandCashPaymentswhichclarifieshowentitiesshouldclassifycertaincashreceiptsandcashpaymentsonthestatementofcashflows.ASUNo.2016-15alsoclarifieshowthepredominanceprincipleshouldbeappliedwhencashreceiptsandcashpaymentshaveaspectsofmorethanoneclassofcashflows.ThenewguidancebecomeseffectivefortheCompanyonJanuary1,2018withearlyadoptionpermittedandwillbeappliedretrospectively.TheCompanyhasnotyetcompletedtheevaluationoftheeffectthatASUNo.2016-15willhaveonitsconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

InMarch2016,theFASBissuedASU2016-09,Compensation—StockCompensation:ImprovementstoEmployeeShare-BasedPaymentAccounting,whichprovidessimplificationofincometaxaccountingforshare-basedpaymentawards.ThenewguidancebecomeseffectivefortheCompanyonJanuary1,2017withearlyadoptionpermitted.Amendmentsrelatedtothetimingofwhenexcesstaxbenefitsarerecognized,minimumstatutorywithholdingrequirements,forfeitures,andintrinsicvaluewillbeappliedusingthemodifiedretrospectivetransitionmethod.Amendmentsrequiringrecognitionofexcesstaxbenefitsandtaxdeficienciesintheincomestatementandthepracticalexpedientforestimatingexpectedtermwillbeappliedprospectively.TheCompanymayelecttoapplytheamendmentsrelatedtothepresentationofexcesstaxbenefitsonthestatementofcashflowsusingeitheraprospectivetransitionmethodoraretrospectivetransitionmethod.InconnectionwiththeadoptiononJanuary1,2017,adeferredtaxassetofapproximately$309,000forpreviouslyunrealizedexcesstaxbenefitswillberecognizedwiththeoffsetrecordedtoaccumulateddeficit.

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NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

InFebruary2016,theFASBissuedASU2016-02,Leases,whichincreasestransparencyandcomparabilitybyrecognizingalessee'srightsandobligationsresultingfromleasesbyrecordingthemonthebalancesheetasleaseassetsandleaseliabilities.ThenewguidancebecomeseffectivefortheCompanyonJanuary1,2019withearlyadoptionpermittedandwillbeappliedusingthemodifiedretrospectivemethod.TheCompanyhasnotyetcompletedtheevaluationoftheeffectthatASUNo.2016-02willhaveonitsconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

InMarch2017,theFASBissuedASUNo.2017-07Compensation—RetirementBenefits(Topic715).ASUNo.2017-07requiresthatanemployerdisaggregatetheservicecostcomponentfromtheothercomponentsofnetbenefitcost.Italsoprovidesguidanceonhowtopresenttheservicecostcomponentandtheothercomponentsofnetbenefitcostintheincomestatementandwhatcomponentofnetbenefitcostiseligibleforcapitalization.ASUNo.2017-07becomeseffectivefortheCompanyonJanuary1,2018withearlyadoptionpermittedandwillbeappliedretrospectively.TheCompanyhasnotyetcompletedtheevaluationoftheeffectthatASUNo.2017-07willhaveonitsconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

Common Stock

AtDecember31,2016,theCompanyhad100sharesofcommonstockwithaparvalueof$.01issuedandoutstanding.

Net Loss Per Share

Basicanddilutednetlosspersharehavebeencomputedbydividingthenetlossbytheweighted-averagenumberofsharesofcommonstockoutstandingduringtheperiod.Dilutednetlosspershareexcludestheeffectsofcommonstockequivalentsastheyareanti-dilutive.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

FinancialinstrumentsthatmaypotentiallysubjecttheCompanytoaconcentrationofcreditriskconsistprimarilyofcashandcashequivalentsandtradeaccountreceivables.TheCompanymonitorsthefinancialinstitutionsandmoneymarketfundswhereitinvestsitscashandcashequivalentswithdiversificationamongcounterpartiestomitigateexposuretoanysinglefinancialinstitution.TheCompany'semphasisisprimarilyonsafetyofprincipalandliquidityandsecondarilyonmaximizingtheyieldonitsinvestments.Managementbelievesthatnosignificantconcentrationofcreditriskexistswithrespecttoitscashandcashequivalentsbalancesbecauseofitsassessmentofthecreditworthinessandfinancialviabilityoftherespectivefinancialinstitutions.

TheCompanydidnothaveasinglecustomerthatrepresented10%ormoreofitsconsolidatedrevenuesfortheyearendedDecember31,2016,or10%ormoreofitsconsolidatednettradereceivablesatDecember31,2016.

NOTE 3. BUSINESS COMBINATION

AsdiscussedinNote1,theCompanycompletedtheOptimumAcquisitiononJune21,2016andtheSuddenlinkAcquisitiononDecember21,2015.TheacquisitionswereaccountedforasabusinesscombinationsinaccordancewithASCTopic805.Accordingly,theCompanyrecordedthefairvalueoftheassetsandliabilitiesassumedatthedateoftheacquisitions.

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NOTE 3. BUSINESS COMBINATION (Continued)

Thefollowingtableprovidesthepreliminaryallocationofthetotalpurchasepriceof$9,958,323totheidentifiabletangibleandintangibleassetsandliabilitiesofCablevisionbasedonpreliminaryfairvalueinformationcurrentlyavailable,whichissubjecttochangewithinthemeasurementperiod(uptooneyearfromtheacquisitiondate).Thetablealsosummarizestheallocationofthetotalpurchasepriceof$3,973,528totheidentifiabletangibleandintangibleassetsandliabilitiesbasedonfairvalueinformationinconnectionwiththeSuddenlinkAcquisition:

Thefairvalueofcustomerrelationshipsandcabletelevisionfranchiseswerevaluedusingderivationsofthe"income"approach.Thefutureexpectedearningsfromtheseassetswerediscountedtotheirpresentvalueequivalent.

Tradenameswerevaluedusingtherelieffromroyaltymethod,whichisbasedonthepresentvalueoftheroyaltypaymentsavoidedasaresultofthecompanyowningtheintangibleasset.

ThebasisforthevaluationmethodswastheCompany'sprojections.Theseprojectionswerebasedonmanagement'sassumptionsincludingamongothers,penetrationratesforvideo,highspeeddata,andvoice;revenuegrowthrates;operatingmargins;andcapitalexpenditures.TheassumptionsarederivedbasedontheCompany'sanditspeers'historicaloperatingperformanceadjustedforcurrentandexpectedcompetitiveandeconomicfactorssurroundingthecableindustry.Thediscountratesusedintheanalysisareintendedtoreflecttheriskinherentintheprojectedfuturecashflowsgeneratedbytherespectiveintangibleasset.Thevalueishighlydependentontheachievementofthefuturefinancialresultscontemplatedintheprojections.Theestimatesandassumptionsmadeinthevaluationareinherentlysubjecttosignificantuncertainties,manyofwhicharebeyondtheCompany'scontrol,andthereisnoassurancethattheseresultscanbeachieved.Theprimaryassumptionsforwhichthereisareasonablepossibilityoftheoccurrenceofavariationthatwouldhavesignificantlyaffectedthevalueincludetheassumptionsregardingrevenuegrowth,programmingexpensegrowthrates,theamountandtimingofcapitalexpendituresandthediscountrateutilized.

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Cablevision Cequel

Preliminary Fair Values

Estimated Useful Lives Fair Values

Estimated Useful Lives

Currentassets $ 1,923,071 $ 161,874 Accountsreceivable 271,305 180,422 Property,plantandequipment 4,864,621 2-18years 2,107,220 3-13yearsGoodwill 5,838,959 2,153,741 Cabletelevisionfranchiserights 8,113,575 Indefinite-lived 4,906,506 Indefinite-livedCustomerrelationships 4,850,000 8to18years 1,075,884 8yearsTradenames 1,010,000 12years 56,782 2yearsAmortizableintangibleassets 23,296 1-15years 3,356 11yearsOthernon-currentassets 748,998 73,811 Currentliabilities (2,305,954) (534,662) Long-termdebt (8,355,386) (4,717,305) Deferredincometaxes (6,834,807) (1,492,017) Othernon-currentliabilities (189,355) (2,084)

Total $ 9,958,323 $ 3,973,528

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NOTE 3. BUSINESS COMBINATION (Continued)

Inestablishingfairvalueforthevastmajorityoftheacquiredproperty,plantandequipment,thecostapproachwasutilized.Thecostapproachconsiderstheamountrequiredtoreplaceanassetbyconstructingorpurchasinganewassetwithsimilarutility,thenadjuststhevalueinconsiderationofphysicaldepreciation,andfunctionalandeconomicobsolescenceasoftheappraisaldate.Thecostapproachreliesonmanagement'sassumptionsregardingcurrentmaterialandlaborcostsrequiredtorebuildandrepurchasesignificantcomponentsofourproperty,plantandequipmentalongwithassumptionsregardingtheageandestimatedusefullivesofourproperty,plantandequipment.

Theestimatesofexpectedusefullivestakeintoconsiderationtheeffectsofcontractualrelationships,customerattrition,eventualdevelopmentofnewtechnologiesandmarketcompetition.

Long-termdebtassumedwasvaluedusingquotedmarketprices(Level2).Thecarryingvalueofmostotherassetsandliabilitiesapproximatedfairvalueasoftheacquisitiondates.

Asaresultofapplyingbusinesscombinationaccounting,theCompanyrecordedgoodwill,whichrepresentedtheexcessoforganizationvalueoveramountsassignedtotheotheridentifiabletangibleandintangibleassetsarisingfromexpectationsoffutureoperationalperformanceandcashgeneration.

Thefollowingtablepresentstheunauditedproformarevenue,lossfromcontinuingoperationsandnetlossfortheyearendedDecember31,2016asiftheOptimumAcquisitionhadoccurredonJanuary1,2016:

TheproformaresultspresentedaboveincludetheimpactofadditionalamortizationexpenserelatedtotheidentifiableintangibleassetsrecordedinconnectionwiththeOptimumAcquisitionandadditionaldepreciationexpenserelatedtothefairvalueadjustmenttoproperty,plantandequipment.

NOTE 4. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

During2016,theCompany'snon-cashinvestingandfinancingactivitiesandothersupplementaldatawereasfollows:

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Revenue $ 9,154,816Lossfromcontinuingoperations $ (691,606)Netloss $ (691,606)

Non-CashInvestingandFinancingActivities: Continuing Operations: Propertyandequipmentaccruedbutunpaid $ 155,653Dividenddistributionsdeclaredbutnotpaid 79,617Notespayabletovendor 12,449Deferredfinancingcostsaccruedbutunpaid 2,570

SupplementalData: Cashinterestpaid 1,092,114Incometaxespaid,net 1,538

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NOTE 5. RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER EXPENSE

Restructuring

During2016,theCompanycommenceditsrestructuringinitiatives(the"2016RestructuringPlan")thatareintendedtosimplifytheCompany'sorganizationalstructure.The2016RestructuringPlanresultedinchargesof$215,420associatedwiththeeliminationofpositionsprimarilyincorporate,administrativeandinfrastructurefunctionsacrosstheOptimumandSuddenlinkbusinesssegmentsandestimatedchargesof$11,157associatedwithfacilityrealignmentandothercosts.

Thefollowingtablesummarizestheactivityforthe2016RestructuringPlan:

Inadditiontothechargesincludedinthetableabove,theCompanyrecordednetrestructuringcreditsof$27relatingtochangestotheCompany'spreviousestimatesrecordedinconnectionwiththeCompany'spriorrestructuringplans.

Other Expense

TheCompanyincurredtransactioncostsof$13,845fortheyearendedDecember31,2016relatedtotheOptimumAcquisitionandSuddenlinkAcquisitionwhicharereflectedinrestructuringandotherexpenseintheconsolidatedstatementofoperations.

NOTE 6. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

CostsincurredintheconstructionoftheCompany'scablesystems,includinglineextensionsto,andupgradeof,theCompany'shybridfiber/coaxialinfrastructure,initialplacementofthefeedercabletoconnectacustomerthathadnotbeenpreviouslyconnected,andheadendfacilitiesarecapitalized.Thesecostsconsistofmaterials,subcontractorlabor,directconsultingfees,andinternallaborandrelatedcostsassociatedwiththeconstructionactivities.TheinternalcoststhatarecapitalizedconsistofsalariesandbenefitsoftheCompany'semployeesandtheportionoffacilitycosts,includingrent,taxes,insuranceandutilities,thatsupportstheconstructionactivities.Thesecostsaredepreciatedovertheestimatedlifeoftheplant(10to25years)andheadendfacilities(4to25years).Costsofoperatingtheplantandthetechnicalfacilities,includingrepairsandmaintenance,areexpensedasincurred.

Installationcostsassociatedwiththeinitialdeploymentofnewcustomerpremiseequipment("CPE")necessarytoprovidevideo,high-speeddataorvoiceservicesarealsocapitalized.Thesecostsincludematerials,subcontractorlabor,internallabor,andotherrelatedcostsassociatedwiththeconnectionactivities.Thedepartmentalactivitiessupportingtheconnectionprocessaretrackedthroughspecificmetrics,andtheportionofdepartmentalcoststhatiscapitalizedisdeterminedthroughatimeweightedactivityallocationofcostsincurredbasedontimestudiesusedtoestimatetheaveragetimespentoneachactivity.TheseinstallationcostsareamortizedovertheestimatedusefullivesoftheCPEnecessarytoprovidevideo,high-speeddataorvoiceservices.IncircumstanceswhereCPEtrackingisnotavailable,theCompanyestimatestheamountofcapitalizedinstallationcostsbasedonwhetheror

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Related Costs

Facility Realignment and

Other Costs Total Restructuringcharges $ 215,420 $ 11,157 $ 226,577Paymentsandother (113,301) (2,760) (116,061)AccrualbalanceatDecember31,2016 $ 102,119 $ 8,397 $ 110,516

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NOTE 6. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Continued)

notthebusinessorresidencehadbeenpreviouslyconnectedtothenetwork.Theseinstallationcostsaredepreciatedovertheirestimatedusefullifeof4-8years.TheportionofdepartmentalcostsrelatedtodisconnectingservicesandremovingCPEfromacustomer,costsrelatedtoconnectingCPEthathasbeenpreviouslyconnectedtothenetworkandrepairandmaintenanceareexpensedasincurred.

Theestimatedusefullivesassignedtoourproperty,plantandequipmentarereviewedonanannualbasisormorefrequentlyifcircumstanceswarrantandsuchlivesarerevisedtotheextentnecessaryduetochangingfactsandcircumstances.Anychangesinestimatedusefullivesarereflectedprospectively.

Property,plantandequipment(includingequipmentundercapitalleases)asofDecember31,2016consistofthefollowingassets,whicharedepreciatedoramortizedonastraight-linebasisovertheestimatedusefullivesshownbelow:

FortheyearendedDecember31,2016,theCompanycapitalizedcertaincostsaggregating$75,804,relatedtotheacquisitionanddevelopmentofinternalusesoftware,whichareincludedinthetableabove.

Depreciationexpenseonproperty,plantandequipment(includingcapitalleases)fortheyearendedDecember31,2016amountedto$1,046,896.

AtDecember31,2016,thegrossamountofbuildingsandequipmentandrelatedaccumulatedamortizationrecordedundercapitalleaseswereasfollows:

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Estimated

Useful LivesCustomerequipment $ 871,049 3to5yearsHeadendsandrelatedequipment 1,482,631 4to25yearsInfrastructure 3,740,494 3to25yearsEquipmentandsoftware 735,012 3to10yearsConstructioninprogress(includingmaterialsandsupplies) 84,321 Furnitureandfixtures 45,576 5to12yearsTransportationequipment 135,488 5to10yearsBuildingsandbuildingimprovements 390,337 10to40yearsLeaseholdimprovements 104,309 TermofleaseLand 47,715

7,636,932 Lessaccumulateddepreciationandamortization (1,039,297)

$ 6,597,635

Buildingsandequipment $ 53,833Lessaccumulatedamortization (6,306)

$ 47,527

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NOTE 7. OPERATING LEASES

TheCompanyleasescertainoffice,production,andtransmissionfacilitiesundertermsofleasesexpiringatvariousdatesthrough2035.Theleasesgenerallyprovideforescalatingrentalsoverthetermoftheleasepluscertainrealestatetaxesandothercostsorcredits.Costsassociatedwithsuchoperatingleasesarerecognizedonastraight-linebasisovertheinitialleaseterm.Thedifferencebetweenrentexpenseandrentpaidisrecordedasdeferredrent.Inaddition,theCompanyrentsspaceonutilitypolesforitsoperations.TheCompany'spolerentalagreementsareforvaryingterms,andmanagementanticipatesrenewalsastheyexpire.Rentexpense,includingpolerentals,fortheyearendedDecember31,2016amountedto$65,881.

Theminimumfutureannualpaymentsforalloperatingleases(withinitialorremainingtermsinexcessofoneyear)duringthenextfiveyearsandthereafter,includingpolerentalsfromJanuary1,2017throughDecember31,2021,atratesnowinforceareasfollows:

NOTE 8. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

ThefollowingtablesummarizesinformationrelatingtotheCompany'sacquiredintangibleassetsasofDecember31,2016:

AmortizationexpensefortheyearendedDecember31,2016aggregated$653,410.

Thefollowingtablesetsforththeestimatedamortizationexpenseonintangibleassetsfortheperiodspresented:

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2017 $ 76,5132018 70,2422019 61,9862020 56,9532021 53,658Thereafter 142,655

Amortizable Intangible Assets

Gross Carrying

Amount Accumulated Amortization

Net Carrying Amount

Estimated Useful Lives

Customerrelationships $ 5,925,884 $ (580,276) $ 5,345,608 8to18yearsTradenames 1,066,783 (83,397) 983,386 2to12yearsOtheramortizableintangibles 26,743 (3,093) 23,650 1to15years

$ 7,019,410 $ (666,766) $ 6,352,644

Estimatedamortizationexpense YearEndingDecember31,2017 $ 928,597YearEndingDecember31,2018 834,312YearEndingDecember31,2019 758,189YearEndingDecember31,2020 681,610YearEndingDecember31,2021 604,456

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NOTE 8. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Continued)

ThefollowingtablesummarizesinformationrelatingtotheCompany'sacquiredindefinite-livedintangibleassetsasofDecember31,2016:

Thecarryingamountofgoodwillispresentedbelow:

NOTE 9. DEBT

CSC Holdings Credit Facilities

InconnectionwiththeOptimumAcquisition,inOctober2015,NeptuneFincoCorp.("Finco"),awholly-ownedsubsidiaryoftheCompanyformedtocompletethefinancingdescribedhereinandthemergerwithCSCHoldings,borrowedanaggregateprincipalamountof$3,800,000underatermloanfacility(the"TermCreditFacility")andenteredintorevolvingloancommitmentsinanaggregateprincipalamountof$2,000,000(the"RevolvingCreditFacility"and,togetherwiththeTermCreditFacility,the"CreditFacilities").TheTermCreditFacilitywastomatureonOctober9,2022andtheRevolvingCreditFacilitywastomatureonOctober9,2020(seediscussionbelowregardingtheextensionamendments).Inaddition,onJune21,2016andJuly21,2016,theCompanyenteredintoincrementalloanassumptionagreementswherebytheRevolvingCreditFacilitywasincreasedby$70,000and$35,000,respectively,to$2,105,000.

Fincoalsoissued$1,800,000aggregateprincipalamountof10.125%seniornotesdue2023(the"2023Notes"),$2,000,000aggregateprincipalamountof10.875%seniornotesdue2025(the"2025Notes"),and$1,000,000aggregateprincipalamountof6.625%seniorguaranteednotesdue2025(the"2025GuaranteedNotes")(collectivelythe"OptimumAcquisitionNotes").

OnJune21,2016,immediatelyfollowingtheOptimumAcquisition,FincomergedwithandintoCSCHoldings,withCSCHoldingssurvivingthemerger(the"CSCHoldingsMerger"),andtheOptimumAcquisitionNotesandtheCreditFacilitiesbecameobligationsofCSCHoldings.The2025GuaranteedNotesareguaranteedonaseniorbasisbyeachrestrictedsubsidiaryofCSCHoldings(otherthanCSCTKR,LLCanditssubsidiaries,whichownandoperatetheNewJerseycabletelevisionsystems,CablevisionLightpath,Inc.andanysubsidiariesofCSCHoldingsthatare"ExcludedSubsidiaries"undertheindenturegoverningthe2025GuaranteedNotes)(suchsubsidiaries,the"InitialGuarantors")andtheobligationsundertheCreditFacilitiesare(i)guaranteedonaseniorbasisbyeachInitialGuarantorand(ii)securedonafirstprioritybasisbycapitalstockheldbyCSCHoldingsandtheguarantorsincertainsubsidiariesofCSCHoldings,subjecttocertainexclusionsandlimitations.

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Optimum Suddenlink Total Cabletelevisionfranchises $ 8,113,575 $ 4,906,506 $ 13,020,081Goodwill 5,838,959 2,153,741 7,992,700Total $ 13,952,534 $ 7,060,247 $ 21,012,781

GrossgoodwillasofJanuary1,2016 $ 2,040,402GoodwillrecordedinconnectionwithOptimumAcquisition 5,838,959AdjustmentstopurchaseaccountingrelatingtoSuddenlinkAcquisition 113,339NetgoodwillasofDecember31,2016 $ 7,992,700

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NOTE 9. DEBT (Continued)

AlticeUSAusedtheproceedsfromtheTermCreditFacilityandtheOptimumAcquisitionNotes,togetherwithanequitycontributionfromAlticeN.V.anditsCo-InvestorsandexistingcashatCablevision,to(a)financetheOptimumAcquisition,(b)refinancethecreditagreement,datedasofApril17,2013(the"PreviousCreditFacility"),amongCSCHoldings,certainsubsidiariesofCSCHoldingsandthelenderspartythereto($2,030,699outstandingatthedateoftheOptimumAcquisition),(c)repaytheseniorsecuredcreditagreement,datedasofOctober12,2012,amongNewsdayLLC,CSCHoldings,andthelenderspartythereto(the"PreviousNewsdayCreditFacility")of$480,000,and(d)payrelatedfeesandexpenses.

TheCreditFacilitiespermitCSCHoldingstorequestrevolvingloans,swinglineloansorlettersofcreditfromtherevolvinglenders,swinglinelendersorissuingbanks,asapplicable,thereunder,fromtimetotimepriortoOctober9,2020,unlessthecommitmentsundertheRevolvingCreditFacilityhavebeenpreviouslyterminated.

Thereisalsoacommitmentfeeof0.375%onundrawnamountsundertherevolvingcreditfacility.

OnSeptember9,2016,CSCHoldingsenteredintoanamendment(the"ExtensionAmendment")totheCreditFacilitiesandtheincrementalloanassumptionagreementsdatedJune21,2016andJuly21,2016betweenCSCHoldingsandcertainlenderspartythereto(the"ExtendingLenders")pursuanttowhicheachExtendingLenderagreedtoextendthematurityofitsTermCreditFacilityundertheCreditFacilitiestoOctober11,2024andtocertainotheramendmentstotheCreditFacilities.InOctober2016,CSCHoldingsusedthenetproceedsfromthesaleof$1,310,000aggregateprincipalamountof5.5%seniorguaranteednotesdue2027(the"2027GuaranteedNotes")(afterthedeductionoffeesandexpenses)toprepayoutstandingloansundertheCSCHoldingsTermCreditFacilitythatwerenotextendedpursuanttotheExtensionAmendment.ThetotalaggregateprincipalamountoftheTermCreditFacility,aftergivingeffecttotheuseofproceedsofthe2027GuaranteedNotes,is$2,500,000(the"ExtendedTermLoan").TheExtendedTermLoanwaseffectiveonOctober11,2016.InconnectionwiththeprepaymentoftheTermCreditFacility,theCompanywrote-offthedeferredfinancingcostsandtheunamortizeddiscountrelatedtotheexistingtermloanaggregating$102,894.Additionally,theCompanyrecordeddeferredfinancingcostsandanoriginalissuediscountof$7,249and$6,250,respectively,whicharebothbeingamortizedtointerestexpenseoverthetermoftheExtendedTermLoan.

OnDecember9,2016,theCreditFacilitieswereamendedtoincreasetheavailabilityundertheRevolvingCreditFacilityfrom$2,105,000to$2,300,000andextendthematurityon$2,280,000ofthisfacilitytoNovember30,2021.Theremaining$20,000willmatureonOctober9,2020.

TheCreditFacilitiesrequireCSCHoldingstoprepayoutstandingtermloans,subjecttocertainexceptionsanddeductions,with(i)100%ofthenetcashproceedsofcertainassetsales,subjecttoreinvestmentrightsandcertainotherexceptions,and(ii)commencingwiththefirstfullfiscalyearaftertheconsummationoftheOptimumAcquisition,aratableshare(basedontheoutstandingprincipalamountoftheExtendedTermLoandividedbythesumoftheoutstandingprincipalamountofallparipassuindebtednessandtheExtendedTermLoan)of50%oftheannualexcesscashflowofCSCHoldingsanditsrestrictedsubsidiaries,whichwillbereducedto0%iftheConsolidatedNetSeniorSecuredLeverageRatioofCSCHoldingsislessthanorequalto4.5to1.

UndertheTermCreditFacility,CSCHoldingswasrequiredtomakeandmadescheduledquarterlypaymentof$9,500beginningwiththefiscalquarterendingSeptember30,2016.Underthe

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ExtendedTermLoan,CSCHoldingsisrequiredtomakescheduledquarterlypaymentsequalto0.25%oftheprincipalamountoftheExtendedTermLoan,withtheremainingbalancescheduledtobepaidonOctober11,2024,beginningwiththefiscalquarterendingMarch31,2017.

TheCSCHoldingsCreditFacilitiesincludenegativecovenantsthataresubstantiallysimilartothenegativecovenantscontainedintheindenturesunderwhichtheOptimumAcquisitionNoteswereissued(seediscussionbelow).TheCreditFacilitiesincludeonefinancialmaintenancecovenant(solelyforthebenefitoftheRevolvingCreditFacility),consistingofamaximumConsolidatedNetSeniorSecuredLeverageRatioof5.0to1,whichwillbetestedonthelastdayofanyfiscalquarterbutonlyifonsuchdaythereareoutstandingborrowingsundertheCSCHoldingsRevolvingCreditFacility(includingswinglineloansbutexcludinganycashcollateralizedlettersofcreditandundrawnlettersofcreditnottoexceed$15,000).TheCSCHoldingsCreditFacilitiescontaincustomaryrepresentations,warrantiesandaffirmativecovenants.Inaddition,theCSCHoldingsCreditFacilitiescontainsrestrictivecovenantsthatlimit,amongotherthings,theabilityofCSCHoldingsanditssubsidiariestoincurindebtedness,createliens,engageinmergers,consolidationsandotherfundamentalchanges,makeinvestmentsorloans,engageintransactionswithaffiliates,paydividends,andmakeacquisitionsanddisposeofassets.Ifaneventofdefaultoccurs,theobligationsundertheCSCHoldingsCreditFacilitiesmaybeaccelerated.

CSCHoldingswasincompliancewithallofitsfinancialcovenantsundertheCSCHoldingsCreditFacilitiesasofDecember31,2016.

Cequel Credit Facilities

InconnectionwiththeSuddenlinkAcquisition,lendersholding(a)$290,000ofloansandcommitmentsundertherevolvingcreditfacilityundertheoldcreditfacilityand(b)approximately$815,400ofloansunderthetermloanfacilityundertheoldcreditfacilityconsentedtorollover,onacashlessbasis,suchlenders'loansandcommitmentsundertheoldcreditfacilityintoloansandcommitmentsofthesameamountunderanewcreditfacility(the"CequelCreditFacility")madeavailabletoasubsidiaryofCequeleffectiveupontheconsummationoftheSuddenlinkAcquisition(the'CequelCreditAgreement").UpontheclosingoftheSuddenlinkAcquisition,the$290,000ofloansandcommitmentsundertherevolvingcreditfacilityundertheoldcreditfacilitythatlenderselectedtorolloverintotheCequelCreditFacility,plus$60,000ofnewrevolvingcommitmentsfromotherlenders,formedanew$350,000revolvingcreditfacilityundertheCequelCreditFacility,andallremainingcommitmentsunderthethenexisting$500,000revolvingcreditfacilityundertheoldcreditfacilitywereterminated.

TheinterestrateonthetermloansoutstandingundertheCequelCreditFacilityequaltheprimerateplus2.25%ortheLIBOrateplus3.25%,withaLIBOratefloorof1.00%,whiletheinterestrateontherevolverloansequaltheprimerateplus2.25%ortheLIBOrateplus3.25%.Thetermloanfacilityrequiresquarterlyrepaymentsinannualamountsequalto1.00%oftheoriginalprincipalamount,whichcommencedonMarch31,2016,withtheremainderdueatmaturity.Thereisacommitmentfeeof0.5%onundrawnamountsundertherevolvingcreditfacility.

ThedebtundertheCequelCreditAgreementissecuredbyafirstprioritysecurityinterestinthecapitalstockofSuddenlink,anindirectwholly-ownedsubsidiaryofCequelandsubstantiallyallofthepresentandfutureassetsofSuddenlinkanditsrestrictedsubsidiaries,andisguaranteedbytheCequelCommunicationsHoldingsII,LLC,anindirectwholly-ownedsubsidiaryofCequel(the"Parent

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Guarantor")aswellasallofSuddenlink'sexistingandfuturedirectandindirectsubsidiaries,subjecttocertainexceptionssetforthintheCequelCreditAgreement.

TheCequelCreditAgreementcontainscustomaryrepresentations,warrantiesandaffirmativecovenants.Inaddition,theCequelCreditAgreementcontainsrestrictivecovenantsthatlimit,amongotherthings,theabilityofSuddenlinkanditssubsidiariestoincurindebtedness,createliens,engageinmergers,consolidationsandotherfundamentalchanges,makeinvestmentsorloans,engageintransactionswithaffiliates,paydividends,andmakeacquisitionsanddisposeofassets.TheCequelCreditAgreementalsocontainsamaximumseniorsecuredleveragemaintenancecovenantof5.0timesEBITDAasdefinedintheCequelCreditAgreement.Additionally,theCequelCreditAgreementcontainscustomaryeventsofdefault,includingfailuretomakepayments,breachesofcovenantsandrepresentations,crossdefaultstootherindebtedness,unpaidjudgments,changesofcontrolandbankruptcyevents.Thelenders'commitmentstofundamountsundertherevolvingcreditfacilityaresubjecttocertaincustomaryconditions.

Amendments to Cequel Credit Agreement

OnOctober25,2016,anindirectwholly-ownedsubsidiaryofCequelenteredintotheFirstAmendmenttotheCequelCreditAgreement,amendingthecreditagreementdatedJune12,2015,betweentheCompanyandcertainlenderspartytheretopursuanttowhichtheapplicablemarginforthetermloansoutstandingundertheCequelCreditFacilitywasloweredby25basispoints,theLIBOratefloorforthetermloansoutstandingundertheCequelCreditFacilitywasloweredby25basispointsto0.75%andthematuritydateforthetermloansoutstandingundertheCequelCreditFacilitywasextendedtoJanuary15,2025.Theproceedsof$815,000fromthenewtermloanwereusedtorepaytheamountoutstandingundertheexistingtermloanof$809,327andrelatedfeesandexpenses.Inconnectionwiththeextinguishmentoftheexistingtermloan,theCompanyrecordedalossonextinguishmentofdebtof$4,807,representingprimarilythewrite-offofdeferredfinancingcostsrelatedtothetermloan.InconnectionwiththeFirstAmendmenttotheCequelCreditAgreement,theCompanyrecordeddeferredfinancingcostsof$2,092,whicharebeingamortizedtointerestexpenseoverthetermoftheloan.

OnDecember9,2016,theCompanyenteredintotheSecondAmendmenttotheCequelCreditAgreementwhichextendedthematurityontherevolvertoNovember30,2021.

AsofDecember31,2016,CequelwasincompliancewithallofitsfinancialcovenantsundertheCequelCreditAgreement.

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ThefollowingtableprovidesdetailsoftheCompany'soutstandingcreditfacilitydebt(netofunamortizedfinancingcostsandunamortizeddiscounts):

DuringthetwelvemonthsendingDecember31,2017,theCompanyisrequiredtomakeprincipalpaymentsaggregating$25,000undertheCSCHoldingsTermCreditFacilityand$8,150undertheCequelTermCreditFacility.

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Maturity Date Interest

Rate Principal Carrying Value(a) CSC Holdings Restricted Group: RevolvingCreditFacility(b) November30,2021 4.07%$ 175,256 $ 145,013TermCreditFacility(c) October11,2024 3.88% 2,500,000 2,486,874

Cequel: RevolvingCreditFacility(d) November30,2021 — — —TermCreditFacility January15,2025 3.88% 815,000 812,903

$ 3,490,256 3,444,790

Less:Currentportion 33,150

Long-termdebt $ 3,411,640

(a) Theunamortizeddiscountsanddeferredfinancingcostsamountedto$45,466atDecember31,2016.

(b) Includes$100,256ofcreditfacilitydebtincurredtofinancetheOptimumAcquisition.SeediscussionaboveregardingtheamendmenttotherevolvingcreditfacilityenteredintoDecember2016.

(c) Represents$3,800,000principalamountofdebtincurredtofinancetheOptimumAcquisition,netofprincipalrepaymentsmade.SeediscussionaboveregardingtheExtensionAmendmententeredintoSeptember2016.

(d) AtDecember31,2016,$17,031oftherevolvingcreditfacilitywasrestrictedforcertainlettersofcreditissuedonbehalfoftheCompanyand$332,969ofthefacilitywasundrawnandavailable,subjecttocovenantlimitations.

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Senior Guaranteed Notes and Senior Notes and Debentures

ThefollowingtablesummarizestheCompany'sseniorguaranteednotes,seniorsecurednotesandseniornotesanddebenturesasofDecember31,2016:

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Issuer Date Issued Maturity Date Interest

Rate Principal Amount

Carrying Amount(a)

CSCHoldings(b)(e) February6,1998 February15,2018 7.875% $ 300,000 $ 310,334CSCHoldings(b)(e) July21,1998 July15,2018 7.625% 500,000 521,654CSCHoldings(c)(e) February12,2009 February15,2019 8.625% 526,000 553,804CSCHoldings(c)(e) November15,2011 November15,2021 6.750% 1,000,000 951,702CSCHoldings(c)(e) May23,2014 June1,2024 5.250% 750,000 650,193CSCHoldings(d) October9,2015 January15,2023 10.125% 1,800,000 1,774,750CSCHoldings(d) October9,2015 October15,2025 10.875% 2,000,000 1,970,379CSCHoldings(d) October9,2015 October15,2025 6.625% 1,000,000 985,469CSCHoldings(f) September23,2016 April15,2027 5.500% 1,310,000 1,304,025Cablevision(c)(e) September23,2009 September15,2017 8.625% 900,000 926,045Cablevision(c)(e) April15,2010 April15,2018 7.750% 750,000 767,545Cablevision(c)(e) April15,2010 April15,2020 8.000% 500,000 488,992Cablevision(c)(e) September27,2012 September15,2022 5.875% 649,024 559,500CequelCommunicationsHoldingsILLCandCequelCapitalCorporation(c)

October25,2012December28,2012

September15,2020 6.375% 1,500,000 1,457,439

CequelCommunicationsHoldingsILLCandCequelCapitalCorporation(c)

May16,2013September9,2014

December15,2021 5.125% 1,250,000 1,115,767

AlticeUSFinanceICorporation(g) June12,2015 July15,2023 5.375% 1,100,000 1,079,869CequelCommunicationsHoldingsILLCandCequelCapitalCorporation(h)

June12,2015 July15,2025 7.750% 620,000 602,925

AlticeUSFinanceICorporation(i) April26,2016 May15,2026 5.500% 1,500,000 1,486,933 $ 17,955,024 17,507,325

Less:Currentportion 926,045Long-termdebt $ 16,581,280

(a) Thecarryingamountofthenotesisnetoftheunamortizeddeferredfinancingcostsand/ordiscounts/premiumsof$447,699.

(b) ThedebenturesarenotredeemablebyCSCHoldingspriortomaturity.

(c) Notesareredeemableatanytimeataspecified"make-whole"priceplusaccruedandunpaidinteresttotheredemptiondate.

(d) TheCompanymayredeemsomeorallofthe2023NotesatanytimeonorafterJanuary15,2019,andsomeorallofthe2025Notesand2025GuaranteedNotesatanytimeonorafterOctober15,2020,attheredemptionpricessetforthintherelevantindenture,plusaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany.TheCompanymayalsoredeemupto40%ofeachseriesoftheOptimumAcquisitionNotesusingthe

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Theindenturesunderwhichtheseniornotesanddebentureswereissuedcontainvariouscovenants,whicharegenerallylessrestrictivethanthosecontainedintheCreditAgreement.TheCompanywasincompliancewithallofitsfinancialcovenantsundertheseindenturesasofDecember31,2016.

CSC Holdings 5.5% Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2027

InSeptember2016,CSCHoldingsissued$1,310,000aggregateprincipalamountof5.50%seniorguaranteednotesdueApril15,2027.The2027GuaranteedNotesareseniorunsecuredobligationsandrankparipassuinrightofpaymentwithalloftheexistingandfutureseniorindebtedness,includingtheexistingseniornotesandtheCreditFacilitiesandrankseniorinrightofpaymenttoallofexistingandfuturesubordinatedindebtedness.

Asdiscussedabove,inOctober2016,CSCHoldingsusedtheproceedsfromtheissuanceofthe2027GuaranteedNotes(afterthedeductionoffeesandexpenses)toprepaytheoutstandingloansundertheTermCreditFacilitythatwerenotextendedpursuanttotheExtensionAmendment.Inconnectionwiththeissuanceofthe2027GuaranteedNotes,theCompanyincurreddeferredfinancingcostsofapproximately$5,575,whicharebeingamortizedtointerestexpenseoverthetermofthe2027GuaranteedNotes.

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proceedsofcertainequityofferingsbeforeOctober15,2018,ataredemptionpriceequalto110.125%forthe2023Notes,110.875%forthe2025Notesand106.625%forthe2025GuaranteedNotes,ineachcaseplusaccruedandunpaidinterest.Inaddition,atanytimepriortoJanuary15,2019,CSCHoldingsmayredeemsomeorallofthe2023Notes,andatanytimepriortoOctober15,2020,theCompanymayredeemsomeorallofthe2025Notesandthe2025GuaranteedNotes,atapriceequalto100%oftheprincipalamountthereof,plusa"makewhole"premiumspecifiedintherelevantindentureplusaccruedandunpaidinterest.

(e) ThecarryingvalueofthenoteswasadjustedtoreflecttheirfairvalueontheOptimumAcquisitionDate(aggregatereductionof$52,788).

(f) The2027GuaranteedNotesareredeemableatanytimeonorafterApril15,2022attheredemptionpricessetforthintheindenture,plusaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany.Inaddition,upto40%mayberedeemedforeachseriesofthe2027GuaranteedNotesusingtheproceedsofcertainequityofferingsbeforeOctober15,2019,ataredemptionpriceequalto105.500%,plusaccruedandunpaidinterest.

(g) SomeorallofthesenotesmayberedeemedatanytimeonorafterJuly15,2018,plusaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany.Upto40%ofthenotesmayberedeemedusingtheproceedsofcertainequityofferingsbeforeJuly15,2018,ataredemptionpriceequalto105.375%.

(h) SomeorallofthesenotesmayberedeemedatanytimeonorafterJuly15,2020,plusaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany.Upto40%ofthenotesmayberedeemedusingtheproceedsofcertainequityofferingsbeforeJuly15,2018,ataredemptionpriceequalto107.750%.

(i) SomeorallofthesenotesmayberedeemedatanytimeonorafterMay15,2021,plusaccruedandunpaidinterest,ifany.Upto40%ofthenotesmayberedeemedusingtheproceedsofcertainequityofferingsbeforeMay15,2019,ataredemptionpriceequalto105.500%.

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Optimum Acquisition Notes

The$1,000,000principalamountofthe2025GuaranteedNotesbearinterestatarateof6.625%perannumandwereissuedatapriceof100.00%.Interestonthe2025GuaranteedNotesispayablesemi-annuallyonJanuary15andJuly15,commencingonJuly15,2016.These2025GuaranteedNotesareguaranteedonaseniorbasisbytheInitialGuarantors.

The$1,800,000principalamountofthe2023Notesand$2,000,000principalamountofthe2025Notes,bearinterestatarateof10.125%and10.875%,respectively,perannumandwereissuedatpricesof100.00%.Interestonthe2023Notesand2025Notesispayablesemi-annuallyonJanuary15andJuly15,whichbeganonJuly15,2016.

Deferredfinancingcostsofapproximately$76,579incurredinconnectionwiththeissuanceoftheOptimumAcquisitionNotesarebeingamortizedtointerestexpenseoverthetermoftheOptimumAcquisitionNotes.

TheindenturesunderwhichtheCablevisionandCSCHoldingsSeniorGuaranteedNotesandSeniorNotesandDebentureswereissuedcontaincertaincovenantsandagreementswithrespecttoinvestmentgradedebtsecurities,includinglimitationsontheabilityofCSCHoldingsanditsrestrictedsubsidiariesto(i)incurorguaranteeadditionalindebtedness,(ii)makeinvestmentsorotherrestrictedpayments,(iii)createliens,(iv)sellassetsandsubsidiarystock,(v)paydividendsormakeotherdistributionsorrepurchaseorredeemourcapitalstockorsubordinateddebt,(vi)engageincertaintransactionswithaffiliates,(vii)enterintoagreementsthatrestrictthepaymentofdividendsbysubsidiariesortherepaymentofintercompanyloansandadvances,and(viii)engageinmergersorconsolidations,ineachcasesubjecttocertainexceptions.Theindenturesalsocontaincertaincustomaryeventsofdefault.Ifaneventofdefaultoccurs,theobligationsundertheOptimumAcquisitionNotesmaybeaccelerated.AsofDecember31,2016,Cablevisionwasincompliancewithallofitsfinancialcovenantsundertheindenturesunderwhichtheseniornotesanddebenturesandguaranteednoteswereissued.

Cequel Senior Secured Notes

OnJune12,2015,AlticeUSFinanceICorporation,anindirectsubsidiaryofAlticeN.V.,issued$1,100,000principalamountofseniorsecurednotes(the"2023SeniorSecuredNotes"),theproceedsfromwhichwereplacedinescrowtofinanceaportionofthepurchasepricefortheSuddenlinkAcquisition.The2023SeniorSecuredNotesbearinterestatarateof5.375%perannumandwereissuedatapriceof100.00%.Interestonthe2023SeniorSecuredNotesispayablesemi-annuallyonJanuary15andJuly15ofeachyear.FollowingtheconsummationoftheSuddenlinkAcquisitionandrelatedtransactionstheequityinterestsinAlticeUSFinanceICorporationwerecontributedthroughoneormoreintermediarystepstoSuddenlink,andtheSeniorSecuredNoteswereguaranteedbyCequelCommunicationsHoldingsIILLC,SuddenlinkandcertainofthesubsidiariesofSuddenlinkandaresecuredbycertainassetsofCequelCommunicationsHoldingsIILLC,Suddenlinkanditssubsidiaries.

OnApril26,2016,AlticeUSFinanceICorporationissued$1,500,000aggregateprincipalamountofseniorsecurednotes(the"2026SeniorSecuredNotes").Theproceedsfromthesalewereusedtorepaythe$1,477,200remainingbalanceundertheOldCreditFacilityandtopayrelatedfeesandexpenses(seediscussionabove).The2026SeniorSecuredNotesmatureonMay15,2026andbear

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interestatarateof5.50%annually.Interestonthe2026SeniorSecuredNotesispayablesemi-annuallyonMay15andNovember15ofeachyear,commencingonNovember15,2016.Deferredfinancingcostsrecordedinconnectionwiththeissuanceofthesenotesamountedto$13,773andarebeingamortizedoverthetermofthenotes.

Cequel Senior Notes

OnJune12,2015,AlticeUSFinanceIICorporation,anindirectsubsidiaryofAlticeN.V.,issued$300,000principalamountofthe2025SeniorNotes,theproceedsfromwhichwereplacedinescrow,tofinanceaportionofthepurchasepricefortheSuddenlinkAcquisition.The2025SeniorNoteswereissuedbythe2025SeniorNotesIssuer,anindirectsubsidiaryofAlticeN.V.,bearinterestatarateof7.75%perannumandwereissuedatapriceof100.00%.Interestonthe2025SeniorNotesispayablesemi-annuallyonJanuary15andJuly15ofeachyear.FollowingtheconsummationoftheSuddenlinkAcquisitionandrelatedtransactions,the2025SeniorNotesIssuermergedintoCequel,the2025SeniorNotesbecametheobligationsofCequelandCequelCapitalCorporationbecametheco-issuerofthe2025SeniorNotes.

OnJune12,2015,AlticeUSFinanceS.A.,anindirectsubsidiaryofAlticeN.V.issued$320,000principalamountofthe7.75%SeniorNotesdue2025(the"HoldcoNotes"),theproceedsfromwhichwereplacedinescrow,tofinanceaportionofthepurchasepricefortheSuddenlinkAcquisition.TheHoldcoNotesbearinterestatarateof7.75%perannumandwereissuedatapriceof98.275%.InterestontheHoldcoNotesispayablesemi-annuallyonJanuary15andJuly15ofeachyear.TheHoldcoNoteswereautomaticallyexchangedintoanequalaggregateprincipalamountof2025SeniorNotesatCequelduringthesecondquarterof2016.Theexchangeresultedinadecreasetomember'sequityofapproximately$315,352.

TheIssuershavenoabilitytoserviceinterestorprincipalontheNotes,otherthanthroughanydividendsordistributionsreceivedfromSuddenlink.Suddenlinkisrestrictedincertaincircumstances,frompayingdividendsordistributionstotheIssuersbythetermsoftheNewCreditAgreement.However,theCequelCreditAgreementpermitsSuddenlinktomakedividendsanddistributionssubjecttosatisfactionofcertainconditions,includingproformacompliancewithamaximumseniorsecuredleverageratio,andthatnoeventofdefaulthasoccurredandiscontinuing,orwouldbecausedbythemakingofsuchdividendsorotherdistributions,andbasedon,amongotherthings,availabilityunderarestrictedpaymentbasket.The2020Notes,the2021Notesandthe2025SeniorNotesareunsecuredandarenotguaranteedbyanysubsidiariesoftheOriginalIssuers,includingSuddenlink.

TheCequelIndenturescontaincertaincovenants,agreementsandeventsofdefaultwhicharecustomarywithrespecttonon-investmentgradedebtsecurities,includinglimitationsontheCompany'sabilitytoincuradditionalindebtedness,paydividendsonormakeotherdistributionsorrepurchasetheCompany'scapitalstock,makecertaininvestments,enterintocertaintypesoftransactionswithaffiliates,createliensandsellcertainassetsormergewithorintoothercompanies.

Notes Payable to Affiliates

OnJune21,2016,inconnectionwiththeOptimumAcquisition,theCompanyissuednotespayabletoaffiliatesaggregating$1,750,000,ofwhich$875,000bearinterestat10.75%andaredueonDecember20,2023and$875,000bearinterestat11%andaredueonDecember20,2024.TheCompanymayredeemallor,partofthenotesataredemptionpriceequalto100%oftheprincipal

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amountthereofplustheapplicablepremium,asdefinedinthenotesagreement,andaccruedandunpaidinterest.FortheyearendedDecember31,2016,theCompanyrecognizedinterestexpenseof$102,557relatedtothesenotespayable.

Summary of Debt Maturities

TotalamountspayablebytheCompanyunderitsvariousdebtobligationsoutstandingasofDecember31,2016,includingnotespayable,collateralizedindebtedness(seeNote10),andcapitalleases,duringthenextfiveyearsandthereafter,areasfollows:

NOTE 10. DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS AND COLLATERALIZED INDEBTEDNESS

Prepaid Forward Contracts

TheCompanyhasenteredintovarioustransactionstolimittheexposureagainstequitypriceriskonitssharesofComcastCorporation("Comcast")commonstock.TheCompanyhasmonetizedallofitsstockholdingsinComcastthroughtheexecutionofprepaidforwardcontracts,collateralizedbyanequivalentamountoftherespectiveunderlyingstock.Atmaturity,thecontractsprovidefortheoptiontodelivercashorsharesofComcaststockwithavaluedeterminedbyreferencetotheapplicablestockpriceatmaturity.Thesecontracts,atmaturity,areexpectedtooffsetdeclinesinthefairvalueofthesesecuritiesbelowthehedgepricepersharewhileallowingtheCompanytoretainupsideappreciationfromthehedgepricepersharetotherelevantcapprice.

TheCompanyreceivedcashproceedsuponexecutionoftheprepaidforwardcontractsdiscussedabovewhichhasbeenreflectedascollateralizedindebtednessintheaccompanyingconsolidatedbalancesheets.Inaddition,theCompanyseparatelyaccountsfortheequityderivativecomponentoftheprepaidforwardcontracts.Theseequityderivativeshavenotbeendesignatedashedgesforaccountingpurposes.Therefore,thenetfairvaluesoftheequityderivativeshavebeenreflectedintheaccompanyingconsolidatedbalancesheetsasanassetorliabilityandthenetincreasesordecreasesinthefairvalueoftheequityderivativecomponentoftheprepaidforwardcontractsareincludedingain(loss)onderivativecontractsintheaccompanyingconsolidatedstatementofoperations.

AlloftheCompany'smonetizationtransactionsareobligationsofitswholly-ownedsubsidiariesthatarenotpartoftheRestrictedGroup;however,CSCHoldingshasprovidedguaranteesofthesubsidiaries'ongoingcontractpaymentexpenseobligationsandpotentialpaymentsthatcouldbedueasaresultofanearlyterminationevent(asdefinedintheagreements).Ifanyoneofthesecontractswereterminatedpriortoitsscheduledmaturitydate,theCompanywouldbeobligatedtorepaythefairvalueofthecollateralizedindebtednesslessthesumofthefairvaluesoftheunderlyingstockandequitycollar,calculatedattheterminationdate.AsofDecember31,2016,theCompanydidnothaveanearlyterminationshortfallrelatingtoanyofthesecontracts.

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Years Ending December 31, Cablevision Cequel Altice USA Total 2017 $ 1,719,180 $ 9,113 $ — 1,728,2932018 2,103,441 8,652 — 2,112,0932019 557,348 8,330 — 565,6782020 526,340 1,508,213 — 2,034,5532021 1,200,256 1,258,223 — 2,458,479Thereafter 9,884,024 3,995,280 1,750,000 15,629,304

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TheCompanymonitorsthefinancialinstitutionsthatarecounterpartiestoitsequityderivativecontractsanditdiversifiesitsequityderivativecontractsamongvariouscounterpartiestomitigateexposuretoanysinglefinancialinstitution.AllofthecounterpartiestosuchtransactionscarryinvestmentgradecreditratingsasofDecember31,2016.

Interest Rate Swap Contracts

InJune2016,theCompanyenteredintotwonewfixedtofloatinginterestrateswapcontracts.Onefixedtofloatinginterestrateswapisconverting$750,000fromafixedrateof1.6655%tosix-monthLIBOrateandasecondtrancheof$750,000fromafixedrateof1.68%tosix-monthLIBOrate.Theobjectiveoftheseswapsistocovertheexposureofthe2026SeniorSecuredNotestochangesinthemarketinterestrate.Theseswapcontractswerenotdesignatedashedgesforaccountingpurposes.Accordingly,thechangesinthefairvalueoftheseinterestrateswapcontractsarerecordedthroughthestatementofoperations.

TheCompanydoesnotholdorissuederivativeinstrumentsfortradingorspeculativepurposes.

ThefollowingrepresentsthelocationoftheassetsandliabilitiesassociatedwiththeCompany'sderivativeinstrumentswithintheconsolidatedbalancesheets:

UnrealizedandrealizedlossesrelatedtoCompany'sequityderivativecontractsrelatedtotheComcastcommonstockfortheyearendedDecember31,2016of$53,696,arereflectedinlossonequityderivativecontracts,netintheCompany'sconsolidatedstatementofoperations.

FortheyearendedDecember31,2016,theCompanyrecordedagainoninvestmentsof$141,538,representingthenetincreaseinthefairvaluesofallinvestmentsecuritiespledgedascollateral.

FortheyearendedDecember31,2016,theCompanyrecordedanetlossoninterestrateswapcontractsof$72,961.

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Asset

Derivatives Liability

Derivatives

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Balance Sheet Location

Fair Value at December 31,

2016

Fair Value at December 31,

2016 Prepaidforwardcontracts Derivativecontracts,current $ 352 $ 13,158Prepaidforwardcontracts Derivativecontracts,long-term 10,604 —Interestrateswapcontracts Liabilitiesunderderivativecontracts,long-

term — 78,823

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Settlements of Collateralized Indebtedness

ThefollowingtablesummarizesthesettlementoftheCompany'scollateralizedindebtednessrelatingtoComcastsharesthatweresettledbydeliveringcashequaltothecollateralizedloanvalue,netofthevalueoftherelatedequityderivativecontracts.

ThecashwasobtainedfromtheproceedsofnewmonetizationcontractscoveringanequivalentnumberofComcastshares.ThetermsofthenewcontractsallowtheCompanytoretainupsideparticipationinComcastsharesuptoeachrespectivecontract'supsideappreciationlimitwithdownsideexposurelimitedtotherespectivehedgeprice.

InJanuary2017,theCompanysettledcollateralizedindebtednessrelatingto5,337,750Comcastshares(adjustedforthe2for1stocksplitinFebruary2017)bydeliveringcashequaltothecollateralizedloanvalueobtainedfromtheproceedsofanewmonetizationcontractcoveringanequivalentnumberofComcastshares.Accordingly,theconsolidatedbalancesheetoftheCompanyasofDecember31,2016reflectthereclassificationof$184,286ofinvestmentsecuritiespledgedascollateralfromacurrentassettoalong-termassetand$150,036ofcollateralizedindebtednessfromacurrentliabilitytoalong-termliability.

NOTE 11. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

Thefairvaluehierarchyisbasedoninputstovaluationtechniquesthatareusedtomeasurefairvaluethatareeitherobservableorunobservable.Observableinputsreflectassumptionsmarketparticipantswoulduseinpricinganassetorliabilitybasedonmarketdataobtainedfromindependentsourceswhileunobservableinputsreflectareportingentity'spricingbasedupontheirownmarketassumptions.Thefairvaluehierarchyconsistsofthefollowingthreelevels:

• LevelI—Quotedpricesforidenticalinstrumentsinactivemarkets.

• LevelII—Quotedpricesforsimilarinstrumentsinactivemarkets;quotedpricesforidenticalorsimilarinstrumentsinmarketsthatarenotactive;andmodel-derivedvaluationswhoseinputsareobservableorwhosesignificantvaluedriversareobservable.

• LevelIII—Instrumentswhosesignificantvaluedriversareunobservable.

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Numberofshares(a) 5,337,750Collateralizedindebtednesssettled $ (143,102)Derivativecontractssettled —

(143,102)Proceedsfromnewmonetizationcontracts 179,388Netcashreceipt $ 36,286

(a) Shareamountswereadjustedforthe2for1stocksplitinFebruary2017.

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NOTE 11. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Continued)

Thefollowingtablepresentsforeachofthesehierarchylevels,theCompany'sfinancialassetsandfinancialliabilitiesthataremeasuredatfairvalueonarecurringbasis:

TheCompany'scashequivalents,investmentsecuritiesandinvestmentsecuritiespledgedascollateralareclassifiedwithinLevelIofthefairvaluehierarchybecausetheyarevaluedusingquotedmarketprices.

TheCompany'sderivativecontractsandliabilitiesunderderivativecontractsontheCompany'sbalancesheetsarevaluedusingmarket-basedinputstovaluationmodels.Thesevaluationmodelsrequireavarietyofinputs,includingcontractualterms,marketprices,yieldcurves,andmeasuresofvolatility.Whenappropriate,valuationsareadjustedforvariousfactorssuchasliquidity,bid/offerspreadsandcreditriskconsiderations.Suchadjustmentsaregenerallybasedonavailablemarketevidence.Sincemodelinputscangenerallybeverifiedanddonotinvolvesignificantmanagementjudgment,theCompanyhasconcludedthattheseinstrumentsshouldbeclassifiedwithinLevelIIofthefairvaluehierarchy.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Thefollowingmethodsandassumptionswereusedtoestimatefairvalueofeachclassoffinancialinstrumentsforwhichitispracticabletoestimate:

Credit Facility Debt, Collateralized Indebtedness, Senior Notes and Debentures, Senior Secured Notes, Senior Guaranteed Notes, Notes Payable to Affiliates andNotes Payable

ThefairvaluesofeachoftheCompany'sdebtinstrumentsarebasedonquotedmarketpricesforthesameorsimilarissuesoronthecurrentratesofferedtotheCompanyforinstrumentsofthesameremainingmaturities.Thefairvalueofnotespayableisbasedprimarilyonthepresentvalueoftheremainingpaymentsdiscountedattheborrowingcost.

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At December 31, 2016 (Successor) Level I Level II Level III Total Assets: Moneymarketfunds $ 100,139 $ — $ — $ 100,139Investmentsecuritiespledgedascollateral 1,483,030 — — 1,483,030Prepaidforwardcontracts — 10,956 — 10,956

Liabilities: Prepaidforwardcontracts — 13,158 — 13,158Interestrateswapcontracts 78,823 78,823

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NOTE 11. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Continued)

Thecarryingvalues,estimatedfairvalues,andclassificationunderthefairvaluehierarchyoftheCompany'sfinancialinstruments,excludingthosethatarecarriedatfairvalueintheaccompanyingconsolidatedbalancesheets,aresummarizedasfollows:

ThefairvalueestimatesrelatedtotheCompany'sdebtinstrumentspresentedabovearemadeataspecificpointintime,basedonrelevantmarketinformationandinformationaboutthefinancialinstrument.Theseestimatesaresubjectiveinnatureandinvolveuncertaintiesandmattersofsignificantjudgmentsandthereforecannotbedeterminedwithprecision.Changesinassumptionscouldsignificantlyaffecttheestimates.

NOTE 12. INCOME TAXES

TheCompanyfilesafederalconsolidatedandcertainstatecombinedincometaxreturnswithits80%ormoreownedsubsidiaries.InconnectionwiththecontributionofcommonstockofCequeltotheCompany,CequeljoinedtheCompany'sfederalconsolidatedgroup.CablevisionjoinedtheCompany'sfederalconsolidatedgroupontheCablevisionAcquisitionDate.

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December 31, 2016

Fair Value Hierarchy

Carrying Amount(a)

Estimated Fair Value

AlticeUSAdebtinstruments: Notespayabletoaffiliates LevelII $ 1,750,000 1,837,876

CSCHoldingsdebtinstruments: Creditfacilitydebt LevelII 2,631,887 2,675,256Collateralizedindebtedness(b) LevelII 1,286,069 1,280,048Seniorguaranteednotes LevelII 2,289,494 2,416,375Seniornotesanddebentures(c) LevelII 6,732,816 7,731,150Notespayable LevelII 13,726 13,260

Cablevisionseniornotes(d) LevelII 2,742,082 2,920,056Cequeldebtinstruments: Cequelcreditfacility LevelII 812,903 815,000SeniorSecuredNotes LevelII 1,079,869 1,152,250SeniorNotes LevelII 4,663,064 5,054,775

$ 24,001,910 $ 25,896,046

(a) Amountsarenetofunamortizeddeferredfinancingcostsanddiscounts.

(b) Thetotalcarryingvalueofthecollateralizeddebtwasreducedby$9,142toreflectitsfairvalueontheOptimumAcquisitionDate.

(c) ThetotalcarryingvalueoftheseniornotesanddebenturesassumedinconnectionwiththeOptimumAcquisitionwasreducedby$39,713toreflectthefairvalueofthenotesontheOptimumAcquisitionDate.

(d) ThetotalcarryingvalueoftheseniornotesanddebenturesassumedinconnectionwiththeOptimumAcquisitionwasreducedby$13,075toreflectthefairvalueofthenotesontheOptimumAcquisitionDate.

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NOTE 12. INCOME TAXES (Continued)

IncometaxbenefitattributabletotheCompany'scontinuingoperationsfortheyearendedDecember31,2016consistofthefollowingcomponents:

TheincometaxbenefitattributabletotheCompany'scontinuingoperationsdiffersfromtheamountderivedbyapplyingthestatutoryfederalratetopretaxincomeprincipallyduetotheeffectofthefollowingitems:

AsdescribedinNote1,inJune,2016,(i)CequelwascontributedtoAlticeUSAand(ii)AlticeUSAcompletedtheCablevisionAcquisition.Accordingly,inthesecondquarterof2016,CequelandCablevisionjoinedthefederalconsolidatedandcertainstatecombinedincometaxreturnsofAlticeUSA.Asaresult,theapplicatetaxrateusedtomeasuredeferredtaxassetsandliabilitiesofCequelincreased,resultinginanon-cashdeferredincometaxchargeof$153,660.

Inthefourthquarterof2016,ASU2015-17wasadoptedwithprospectiveapplication.Accordingly,alldeferredtaxassetsandliabilitiesarepresentedasnoncurrentintheconsolidatedbalancesheetasofDecember31,2016.

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Currentexpense(benefit): Federal $ (981)State 5,310

4,329Deferredbenefit: Federal (223,159)State (40,830)

(263,989)Taxbenefitrelatingtouncertaintaxpositions (6)Incometaxbenefit $ (259,666)

December 31,

2016 Federaltaxbenefitatstatutoryrate $ (381,901)Stateincometaxes,netoffederalimpact (39,336)Changesinthevaluationallowance 297Changesinthestateratesusedtomeasuredeferredtaxes,netoffederalimpact 153,239Taxbenefitrelatingtouncertaintaxpositions (120)Non-deductibleshare-basedcompensationrelatedtothecarriedunitplan 5,029Non-deductibleOptimumAcquisitiontransactioncosts 4,457Othernon-deductibleexpenses 1,551Researchcredit (400)Other,net (2,482)Incometaxbenefit $ (259,666)

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NOTE 12. INCOME TAXES (Continued)

ThetaxeffectsoftemporarydifferenceswhichgiverisetosignificantportionsofdeferredtaxassetsorliabilitiesandthecorrespondingvaluationallowanceatDecember31,2016areasfollows.

TheCablevisionAcquisitionresultedinanownershipchangeunderInternalRevenueCode("IRC")Section382andcertainstatetaxingauthoritieswherebyCablevision'sfederalnetoperatinglosses("NOLs")immediatelypriortotheCablevisionAcquisitionof$877,975willbesubjecttocertainlimitations.TheSuddenlinkAcquisitionresultedinathirdownershipchangewithregardtoCequelNOLs.UtilizationofCequelNOLsof$1,709,263arelimitedunderIRCSection382.TheutilizationoftheNOLswillbedeterminedbasedontheorderingrulesrequiredbytheapplicabletaxingjurisdiction.Sincethelimitationamountsaccumulateforfutureusetotheextenttheyarenotutilizedinanygivenyear,theCompanybelievesitslosscarryforwardsshouldbecomefullyavailabletooffsetfuturetaxableincome.

AtDecember31,2016,theCompanyhadconsolidatedfederalNOLsof$3,078,119expiringonvariousdatesfrom2019through2036.TheCompanyhasrecordedadeferredtaxassetrelatedto$2,302,619ofsuchNOLs.AdeferredtaxassethasnotbeenrecordedfortheremainingNOLof$775,500asthisportionrelatesto'windfall'deductionsonshare-basedawardsthathavenotyetbeenrealized.InconnectionwiththeadoptionofASU2016-09inthefirstquarterof2017,thedeferredtaxassetforsuchwindfalldeductionswillberecordedtoaccumulateddeficitintheamountofapproximately$309,000.

AsofDecember31,2016,theCompanyhas$43,215offederalalternativeminimumtaxcreditcarryforwardswhichdonotexpireand$18,672ofresearchcredits,expiringinvaryingamountsfrom2023through2036.

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December 31,

2016 NOLsandtaxcreditcarryforwards $ 971,728Compensationandbenefitplans 93,939Partnershipinvestments 113,473Restructuringliability 37,393Otherliabilities 45,561Liabilitiesunderderivativecontracts 31,529Interestdeferredfortaxpurposes 39,633Other 6,615Deferredtaxasset 1,339,871

Valuationallowance (3,125)Netdeferredtaxasset,noncurrent 1,336,746

Fixedassetsandintangibles (9,065,635)Investments (187,795)Prepaidexpenses (10,172)Fairvalueadjustment-debtanddeferredfinancecosts (30,535)Other (9,424)Deferredtaxliability,noncurrent (9,303,561)

Totalnetdeferredtaxliability $ (7,966,815)

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NOTE 12. INCOME TAXES (Continued)

DeferredtaxassetshaveresultedprimarilyfromtheCompany'sfuturedeductibletemporarydifferencesandNOLs.Inassessingtherealizabilityofdeferredtaxassets,managementconsiderswhetheritismorelikelythannotthatsomeportionorallofthedeferredtaxassetwillnotberealized.Inevaluatingtheneedforavaluationallowance,managementtakesintoaccountvariousfactors,includingtheexpectedleveloffuturetaxableincome,availabletaxplanningstrategiesandreversalsofexistingtaxabletemporarydifferences.Ifsuchestimatesandrelatedassumptionschangeinthefuture,theCompanymayberequiredtorecordadditionalvaluationallowancesagainstitsdeferredtaxassets,resultinginadditionalincometaxexpenseintheCompany'sconsolidatedstatementsofincome.Managementevaluatestherealizabilityofthedeferredtaxassetsandtheneedforadditionalvaluationallowancesquarterly.PursuanttotheCablevisionAcquisitionandCequelAcquisition,deferredtaxliabilitiesresultingfromthebookfairvalueadjustmentincreasedsignificantlyandfuturetaxableincomethatwillresultfromthereversalofexistingtaxabletemporarydifferencesforwhichdeferredtaxliabilitiesarerecognizedissufficienttoconcludeitismorelikelythannotthattheCompanywillrealizeallofitsgrossdeferredtaxassets,exceptthosedeferredtaxassetsagainstwhichavaluationallowancehasbeenrecordedwhichrelatetocertainstateNOLs.

Inthenormalcourseofbusiness,theCompanyengagesintransactionsinwhichtheincometaxconsequencesmaybeuncertain.TheCompany'sincometaxreturnsarefiledbasedoninterpretationoftaxlawsandregulations.Suchincometaxreturnsaresubjecttoexaminationbytaxingauthorities.Forfinancialstatementpurposes,theCompanyonlyrecognizestaxpositionsthatitbelievesaremorelikelythannotofbeingsustained.Thereisconsiderablejudgmentinvolvedindeterminingwhetherpositionstakenorexpectedtobetakenonthetaxreturnaremorelikelythannotofbeingsustained.

Areconciliationofthebeginningandendingamountofunrecognizedtaxbenefitsassociatedwithuncertaintaxpositions,excludingassociateddeferredtaxbenefitsandaccruedinterest,isasfollows:

AsofDecember31,2016,ifalluncertaintaxpositionsweresustainedattheamountsreportedorexpectedtobereportedintheCompany'staxreturns,theeliminationoftheCompany'sunrecognizedtaxbenefits,netofthedeferredtaximpact,woulddecreaseincometaxexpenseby$5,185.

Inthesecondquarterof2016,theCompanychangeditsaccountingpolicyonaprospectivebasistopresentinterestexpenserelatingtouncertaintaxpositionsasadditionalinterestexpense.IntheperiodendedDecember31,2016,$309ofinterestexpenserelatingtouncertaintaxpositionwasrecordedtointerestexpense.

ThemostsignificantjurisdictionsinwhichtheCompanyisrequiredtofileincometaxreturnsincludethestatesofNewYork,NewJerseyandConnecticutandtheCityofNewYork,TexasandWestVirginia.TheStateofNewYorkispresentlyauditingincometaxreturnsforyears2009through2011.

ManagementdoesnotbelievethattheresolutionoftheongoingincometaxexaminationdescribedabovewillhaveamaterialadverseimpactonthefinancialpositionoftheCompany.Changesinthe

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BalanceatJanuary1,2016 $ —IncreasetotaxpositioninconnectionwiththeCablevisionAcquisition 4,031Decreasesrelatedtoprioryeartaxpositions (6)

BalanceatDecember31,2016 $ 4,025

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NOTE 12. INCOME TAXES (Continued)

liabilitiesforuncertaintaxpositionswillberecognizedintheinterimperiodinwhichthepositionsareeffectivelysettledorthereisachangeinfactualcircumstances.

NOTE 13. BENEFIT PLANS

Qualified and Non-qualified Defined Benefit Plans

RetirementPlans(collectively,the"DefinedBenefitPlans")

TheCompanysponsorsanon-contributoryqualifieddefinedbenefitcashbalanceretirementplan(the"PensionPlan")forthebenefitofnon-unionemployeesofCablevision,aswellascertainemployeescoveredbyacollectivebargainingagreementinBrooklyn.

TheCompanymaintainsanunfundednon-contributorynon-qualifieddefinedbenefitexcesscashbalanceplan("ExcessCashBalancePlan")coveringcertaincurrentandformeremployeesofCablevisionwhoparticipateinthePensionPlan,aswellasanadditionalunfundednon-contributory,non-qualifieddefinedbenefitplan("CSCSupplementalBenefitPlan")forthebenefitofcertainformerofficersandemployeesofCablevisionwhichprovidedthat,uponretiringonorafternormalretirementage,aparticipantreceivesabenefitequaltoaspecifiedpercentageoftheparticipant'saveragecompensation,asdefined.Allparticipantswere100%vestedintheCSCSupplementalBenefitPlan.ThebenefitsrelatedtotheCSCSupplementalPlanwerepaidtoparticipantsinJanuary2017andtheplanwasterminated.

Cablevision'sPensionPlanandtheExcessCashBalancePlanarefrozenandnoemployeeofCablevisionwhowasnotalreadyaparticipantcouldparticipateintheplansandnofurtherannualPayCredits(acertainpercentageofemployees'eligiblepay)aremade.Existingaccountbalancesundertheplanscontinuetobecreditedwithmonthlyinterestinaccordancewiththetermsoftheplans.

Plan Results for Defined Benefit Plans

SummarizedbelowisthefundedstatusandtheamountsrecordedontheCompany'sconsolidatedbalancesheetsforalloftheCompany'sDefinedBenefitPlansatDecember31,2016:

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Changeinprojectedbenefitobligation: Projectedbenefitobligationatbeginningofyear $ 403,963Servicecost —Interestcost 14,077Actuarialgain (11,429)Curtailments 3,968Benefitspaid (28,062)Projectedbenefitobligationatendofyear 382,517

Changeinplanassets: Fairvalueofplanassetsatbeginningofyear 297,846Actualreturnonplanassets,net 5,829Employercontributions 8,505Benefitspaid (28,062)Fairvalueofplanassetsatendofyear 284,118

Unfundedstatusatendofyear $ (98,399)

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NOTE 13. BENEFIT PLANS (Continued)

TheaccumulatedbenefitobligationfortheCompany'sDefinedBenefitPlansaggregated$382,517atDecember31,2016.

TheCompany'snetfundedstatusrelatingtoitsDefinedBenefitPlansatDecember31,2016,isasfollows:

Componentsofthenetperiodicbenefitcost,recordedinotheroperatingexpenses,fortheDefinedBenefitPlansfortheyearendedDecember31,2016,isasfollows:

Plan Assumptions for Defined Benefit Plans

Weighted-averageassumptionsusedtodeterminenetperiodiccost(madeatthebeginningoftheyear)andbenefitobligations(madeattheendoftheyear)fortheDefinedBenefitPlansareasfollows:

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DefinedBenefitPlans $ (98,399)Less:Currentportionrelatedtononqualifiedplans 14,293Long-termdefinedbenefitplanobligations $ (84,106)

Servicecost $ —Interestcost 6,946Expectedreturnonplanassets,net (4,022)Curtailmentloss 231Settlementincome(reclassifiedfromaccumulatedothercomprehensiveloss)(a) (154)Netperiodicbenefitcost $ 3,001

(a) AsaresultofbenefitpaymentstoterminatedorretiredindividualsexceedingtheserviceandinterestcostsforthePensionPlanandtheExcessCashBalancePensionPlanduringtheperiodJune21,2016throughDecember31,2016,theCompanyrecognizedanon-cashsettlementlossthatrepresentedtheaccelerationoftherecognitionofaportionofthepreviouslyunrecognizedactuariallossesrecordedinaccumulatedothercomprehensivelossontheCompany'sconsolidatedbalancesheetrelatingtotheseplans.

Net Periodic Benefit Cost Benefit Obligations

June 21, 2016 to

December 31, 2016 December 31, 2016 Discountrate(a) 3.53% 3.81%Rateofincreaseinfuturecompensationlevels —% —%Expectedrateofreturnonplanassets(PensionPlanonly) 3.97% N/A

(a) Thediscountrateof3.53%fortheperiodJune21,2016throughDecember31,2016,representstheaverageofthequarterlydiscountratesusedtoremeasuretheCompany'sprojectedbenefitobligationandnetperiodicbenefitcostinconnectionwiththerecognitionofsettlementlossesdiscussedabove.

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NOTE 13. BENEFIT PLANS (Continued)

ThediscountrateusedbytheCompanyincalculatingthenetperiodicbenefitcostfortheCashBalancePlanandtheExcessCashBalancePlanwasdeterminedbasedontheexpectedfuturebenefitpaymentsfortheplansandfromtheTowersWatsonU.S.RateLink:40-90DiscountRateModel.Themodelwasdevelopedbyexaminingtheyieldsonselectedhighlyratedcorporatebonds.

TheCompany'sexpectedlong-termreturnonPensionPlanassetsisbasedonaperiodicreviewandmodelingoftheplan'sassetallocationstructureoveralong-termhorizon.Expectationsofreturnsandriskforeachassetclassarethemostimportantoftheassumptionsusedinthereviewandmodelingandarebasedoncomprehensivereviewsofhistoricaldata,forwardlookingeconomicoutlook,andeconomic/financialmarkettheory.Theexpectedlong-termrateofreturnwaschosenasabestestimateandwasdeterminedby(a)historicalrealreturns,netofinflation,fortheassetclassescoveredbytheinvestmentpolicy,and(b)projectionsofinflationoverthelong-termperiodduringwhichbenefitsarepayabletoplanparticipants.

Pension Plan Assets and Investment Policy

TheweightedaverageassetallocationsofthePensionPlanatDecember31,2016isasfollows:

ThePensionPlan'sinvestmentobjectivesreflectanoveralllowrisktolerancetostockmarketvolatility.ThisstrategyallowsforthePensionPlantoinvestinportfoliosthatwouldobtainarateofreturnthroughouteconomiccycles,commensuratewiththeinvestmentriskandcashflowneedsofthePensionPlan.TheinvestmentsheldinthePensionPlanarereadilymarketableandcanbesoldtofundbenefitpaymentobligationsoftheplanastheybecomepayable.

InvestmentallocationdecisionsareformallymadebytheCompany'sBenefitCommittee,whichtakesintoaccountinvestmentadviceprovidedbyitsexternalinvestmentconsultant.Theinvestmentconsultanttakesintoaccountexpectedlong-termrisk,return,correlation,andotherprudentinvestmentassumptionswhenrecommendingassetclassesandinvestmentmanagerstotheCompany'sInvestmentandBenefitCommittee.ThemajorcategoriesofthePensionPlanassetsarecashequivalentsandbondswhicharemarked-to-marketonadailybasis.DuetothePensionPlan'ssignificantholdingsinlong-termgovernmentandnon-governmentfixedincomesecurities,thePensionPlan'sassetsaresubjectedtointerestraterisk;specifically,arisinginterestrateenvironment.Consequently,anincreaseininterestratesmaycauseadecreasetotheoverallliabilityofthePensionPlanthuscreatingahedgeagainstrisinginterestrates.Inaddition,aportionofthePensionPlan'sbondportfolioisinvestedinforeigndebtsecuritieswheretherecouldbeforeigncurrencyrisksassociatedwiththem,aswellasinnon-governmentsecuritieswhicharesubjecttocreditriskofthebondissuerdefaultingoninterestand/orprincipalpayments.

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Plan Assets AssetClass: Mutualfunds 43%Fixedincomesecurities 55Cashequivalentsandother 2

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NOTE 13. BENEFIT PLANS (Continued)

Investments at Estimated Fair Value

ThefairvaluesoftheassetsofthePensionPlanatDecember31,2016byassetclassareasfollows:

ThefairvaluesofmutualfundsandcashequivalentswerederivedfromquotedmarketpricesthatthePensionPlanadministratorhastheabilitytoaccess.

Thefairvaluesofcorporateandgovernmentdebt,treasurysecuritiesandasset-backsecuritieswerederivedfrombidsreceivedfromavendororbrokernotavailableinanactivemarketthatthePensionPlanadministratorhastheabilitytoaccess.

Benefit Payments and Contributions for Defined Benefit Plans

Thefollowingbenefitpaymentsareexpectedtobepaid:

TheCompanycurrentlyexpectstocontributeapproximately$12,700tothePensionPlanin2017.

Defined Contribution Plans

TheCompanymaintainstheCablevision401(k)SavingsPlan,acontributoryqualifieddefinedcontributionplanforthebenefitofnon-unionemployeesofCablevision.ParticipantscancontributeapercentageofeligibleannualcompensationandtheCompanywillmakeamatchingcashcontribution

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Asset Class Level I Level II Level III Total Mutualfunds $ 121,356 $ — $ — $ 121,356Fixedincomesecuritiesheldinaportfolio: Foreignissuedcorporatedebt — 13,583 — 13,583U.S.corporatedebt — 48,046 — 48,046Governmentdebt — 4,810 — 4,810U.S.Treasurysecurities — 77,285 — 77,285Asset-backedsecurities — 14,065 — 14,065Other — 247 — 247

Cashequivalents(a) 2,593 3,089 — 5,682Total(b) $ 123,949 $ 161,125 $ — $ 285,074

(a) Asignificantportionrepresentsaninvestmentinashort-terminvestmentfundthatinvestsprimarilyinsecuritiesofhighqualityandlowrisk.

(b) ExcludescashandnetpayablesrelatingtothepurchaseofsecuritiesthatwerenotsettledasofDecember31,2016.

2017 $ 45,8992018 28,8122019 27,5652020 28,3992021 25,6922022-2026 120,664

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NOTE 13. BENEFIT PLANS (Continued)

ordiscretionarycontribution,asdefinedintheplan.Inaddition,theCompanymaintainsanunfundednon-qualifiedexcesssavingsplanforwhichtheCompanyprovidesamatchingcontributionsimilartotheCablevision401(k)SavingsPlan.ApplicableemployeesoftheCompanyareeligibleforanenhancedemployermatchingcontribution,aswellasayear-endemployerdiscretionarycontributiontotheCablevision401(k)SavingsPlanandtheCablevisionExcessSavingsPlan.

TheCompanyalsomaintainsa401(k)planforemployeesofCequel.CequelemployeesthatqualifyforparticipationcancontributeapercentageofeligibleannualcompensationandtheCompanywillmakeamatchingcashcontribution,asdefinedintheplan.

Thecostassociatedwiththeseplans(includingtheenhancedemployermatchinganddiscretionarycontributions)was$28,501fortheyearendedDecember31,2016.

NOTE 14. EQUITY AND LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLANS

Equity Plans

InJuly2016,certainemployeesoftheCompanyanditsaffiliatesreceivedawardsofunitsinacarriedunitplanofanentitywhichhasanownershipinterestintheCompany.Theawardsgenerallywillvestasfollows:50%onthesecondanniversaryofJune21,2016forCablevisionemployeesorDecember21,2015forCequelemployees("BaseDate"),25%onthethirdanniversaryoftheBaseDate,and25%onthefourthanniversaryoftheBaseDate.Priortothefourthanniversary,theCompanyhastherighttorepurchasevestedawardsheldbyemployeesupontheirtermination.Fortheperformance-basedawards,vestingoccursuponachievementorsatisfactionofaspecifiedperformancecondition.TheCompanyconsideredtheprobabilityofachievingtheestablishedperformancetargetsindeterminingtheequity-basedcompensationwithrespecttotheseawardsattheendofeachreportingperiod.Thecarriedunitplanhas259,442,785unitsauthorizedforissuance,ofwhich147,700,000havebeenissuedtoemployeesoftheCompanyand55,100,000havebeenissuedtoemployeesofAlticeN.V.andaffiliatedcompanies.

TheCompanymeasuresthecostofemployeeservicesreceivedinexchangeforcarriedunitsbasedonthefairvalueoftheawardatgrantdate.Anoptionpricingmodelwasusedwhichrequiressubjectiveassumptionsforwhichchangesintheseassumptionscouldmateriallyaffectthefairvalueofthecarriedunitsoutstanding.Thetimetoliquidityeventassumptionwasbasedonmanagement'sjudgment.Theequityvolatilityassumptionof60%wasestimatedusingthehistoricalweeklyvolatilityofpubliclytradedcomparablecompanies.Therisk-freerateof0.74%assumedinvaluingtheunitswasbasedontheU.S.ConstantMaturityTreasuryRatesforaperiodmatchingtheexpectedtimetoliquidityevent.Thediscountforlackofmarketabilityof20%wasbasedonFinnerty's(2012)average-strikeputoptionmodel.Theweightedaveragegrantdatefairvalueoftheoutstandingunitsis$0.37pershareandthefairvaluewas$1.76pershareasofDecember31,2016.FortheyearendedDecember31,2016,theCompanyrecognizedanexpenseof$14,368relatedtothepushdownofshare-basedcompensationrelatedtothecarriedunitplanofwhichapproximately$9,849relatedtounitsgrantedtoemployeesoftheCompanyand$4,519relatedtoemployeesofAlticeN.V.andaffiliatedcompaniesallocatedtotheCompany.

BeginningonthefourthanniversaryoftheBaseDate,theholdersofcarriedunitshaveanannualopportunity(asixtydayperioddeterminedbytheadministratoroftheplan)toselltheirunitsbackto

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NOTE 14. EQUITY AND LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLANS (Continued)

theCompany.Accordingly,thecarriedunitsarepresentedastemporaryequityontheconsolidatedbalanceatfairvalue.Adjustmentstofairvalueateachreportingperiodarerecordedinpaidincapital.

NOTE 15. AFFILIATE AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Equity Method Investments

InJuly2016,theCompanycompletedthesaleofa75%interestinNewsdayLLCtoanemployeeoftheCompany.TheCompanyretainedtheremaining25%ownershipinterest.EffectiveJuly7,2016,theoperatingresultsofNewsdayarenolongerconsolidatedwiththoseoftheCompanyandtheCompany's25%interestintheoperatingresultsofNewsdayisrecordedontheequitybasis.

AtDecember31,2016,theCompany'sinvestmentinNewsdaywas$3,640andisincludedininvestmentsinaffiliatesonourconsolidatedbalancesheet.FortheperiodJuly8,2016toDecember31,2016,theCompanyrecordedequityinnetlossofNewsdayof$1,132.

InDecember2016,theCompanymadeaninvestmentof$1,966inI24NEWS,AlticeN.V.'s24/7internationalnewsandcurrentaffairschannel,representinga25%ownershipinterest,whichisincludedininvestmentsinaffiliatesonourconsolidatedbalancesheetatDecember31,2016.The75%interestisownedbyasubsidiaryofAlticeN.V.TheoperatingresultsofI24NEWSwillberecordedonanequitybasisuponcommencementofoperationsin2017.

Affiliate and Related Party Transactions

Asthetransactionsdiscussedbelowwereconductedbetweensubsidiariesundercommoncontrol,amountschargedforcertainservicesmaynothaverepresentedamountsthatmighthavebeenreceivedorincurredifthetransactionswerebaseduponarm'slengthnegotiations.

ThefollowingtablesummarizestherevenueandchargesrelatedtoservicesprovidedtoorreceivedfromsubsidiariesofAlticeN.V.andNewsdayfortheyearendedDecember31,2016:

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Revenue $ 1,086Operatingexpenses: Programmingandotherdirectcosts $ (1,947)Otheroperatingexpenses (18,854)Operatingexpenses,net (20,801)

Interestexpense(a) (112,712)Netcharges $ (132,427)CapitalExpenditures $ 45,886

(a) SeeNote9foradiscussionofinterestexpenserelatedtonotespayabletoaffiliatesandrelatedpartiesof$102,557,aswellasforinterestexpenseof$10,155relatedtotheHoldcoNotespriortotheexchange.

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NOTE 15. AFFILIATE AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Continued)

Revenue

TheCompanyrecognizedrevenueinconnectionwithsaleofadvertisingtoNewsday.

Programming and other direct costs

ProgrammingandotherdirectcostsincludescostsincurredbytheCompanyforthetransportandterminationofvoiceanddataservicesprovidedbyasubsidiaryofAlticeN.V.

Other operating expenses

AsubsidiaryofAlticeN.V.providescertainexecutiveservices,includingCEO,CFOandCOOservices,totheCompany.Compensationunderthetermsoftheagreementisanannualfeeof$30,000tobepaidbytheCompany.FeesassociatedwiththisagreementrecordedbytheCompanyamountedtoapproximately$20,556fortheyearendedDecember31,2016.

OtheroperatingexpensesincludesadvertisingpurchasedfromNewsdayof$705andITconsultingservicesof$182providedbyanAlticeN.V.subsidiary,partiallyoffsetbyacreditof$2,589fortransitionservicesprovidedtoNewsday.

Capital expenditures

TheCompanypurchasedequipmentof$44,121fromAlticeManagementInternationaland$1,025fromanotherAlticeN.V.subsidiary.Inaddition,theCompanyacquiredcertainsoftwaredevelopmentservicesthatwerecapitalizedfromAlticeLabsS.A.aggregating$740.

AggregateamountsthatwereduefromandduetorelatedpartiesatDecember31,2016issummarizedbelow:

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Duefrom: AlticeUSFinanceS.A.(a) $ 12,951Newsday(b) 6,114AlticeManagementAmericas(b) 3,117

$ 22,182Dueto: CVC3BV(c) 71,655NeptuneHoldingsUSLP(c) 7,962AlticeManagementInternational(d) 44,121Newsday(b) 275OtherAlticesubsidiaries(b) 3,350

$ 127,363

(a) RepresentsinterestonseniornotespaidbytheCompanyonbehalfoftheaffiliate.

(b) RepresentsamountspaidbytheCompanyonbehalfoftherespectiverelatedpartyand/orthenetamountsduefromtherelatedpartyforservicesprovided.

(c) Representsdividendspayabletoshareholders.

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NOTE 15. AFFILIATE AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Continued)

SeeNote9foradiscussionofnotespayabletoaffiliates.

NOTE 16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments

FuturecashpaymentsandcommitmentsrequiredunderarrangementspursuanttocontractsenteredintobytheCompanyinthenormalcourseofbusinessasofDecember31,2016areasfollows:

Thetableabovedoesnotincludeobligationsforpaymentsrequiredtobemadeundermulti-yearfranchiseagreementsbasedonapercentageofrevenuesgeneratedfromvideoserviceperyear.

ManyoftheCompany'sfranchiseagreementsandutilitypoleleasesrequiretheCompanytoremoveitscablewiresandotherequipmentuponterminationoftherespectiveagreements.TheCompanyhasconcludedthatthefairvalueoftheseassetretirementobligationscannotbereasonablyestimatedsincetherangeofpotentialsettlementdatesisnotdeterminable.

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(d) Representsamountsdueforequipmentpurchasesandsoftwaredevelopmentservicesdiscussedabove.

Payments Due by Period

Total Year 1 Years 2 - 3 Years 4 - 5 More than

5 years Offbalancesheetarrangements: Purchaseobligations(a) $ 7,136,605 $ 2,396,634 $ 3,307,915 $ 1,394,318 $ 37,738Guarantees(b) 19,793 3,909 15,884 — —Lettersofcredit(c) 114,251 220 14,297 99,734 —Total $ 7,270,649 $ 2,400,763 $ 3,338,096 $ 1,494,052 $ 37,738

(a) Purchaseobligationsprimarilyincludecontractualcommitmentswithvariousprogrammingvendorstoprovidevideoservicestocustomersandminimumpurchaseobligationstopurchasegoodsorservices.Futurefeespayableundercontractswithprogrammingvendorsarebasedonnumerousfactors,includingthenumberofsubscribersreceivingtheprogramming.AmountsreflectedaboverelatedtoprogrammingagreementsarebasedonthenumberofsubscribersreceivingtheprogrammingasofDecember2016multipliedbythepersubscriberratesorthestatedannualfee,asapplicable,containedintheexecutedagreementsineffectasofDecember31,2016.

(b) IncludesfranchiseandperformancesuretybondsprimarilyfortheCompany'scabletelevisionsystems.

(c) Representlettersofcreditguaranteeingperformancetomunicipalitiesandpublicutilitiesandpaymentofinsurancepremiums.Paymentsduebyperiodforthesearrangementsrepresenttheyearinwhichthecommitmentexpiresalthoughpaymentsunderthesearrangementsarerequiredonlyintheeventofnonperformance.

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NOTE 16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)

Legal Matters

CableOperationsLitigation

Marchese, et al. v. Cablevision Systems Corporation and CSC Holdings, LLC:

TheCompanyisadefendantinalawsuitfiledintheU.S.DistrictCourtfortheDistrictofNewJerseybyseveralpresentandformerCablevisionsubscribers,purportedlyonbehalfofaclassofiOvideosubscribersinNewJersey,ConnecticutandNewYork.AfterthreeversionsofthecomplaintweredismissedwithoutprejudicebytheDistrictCourt,plaintiffsfiledtheirthirdamendedcomplaintonAugust22,2011,allegingthattheCompanyviolatedSection1oftheShermanAntitrustActbyallegedlytyingthesaleofinteractiveservicesofferedaspartofiOtelevisionpackagestotherentalanduseofset-topboxesdistributedbyCablevision,andviolatedSection2oftheShermanAntitrustActbyallegedlyseekingtomonopolizethedistributionofCablevisioncompatibleset-topboxes.Plaintiffsseekunspecifiedtreblemonetarydamages,attorney'sfees,aswellasinjunctiveanddeclaratoryrelief.OnSeptember23,2011,theCompanyfiledamotiontodismissthethirdamendedcomplaint.OnJanuary10,2012,theDistrictCourtissuedadecisiondismissingwithprejudicetheSection2monopolizationclaim,butallowingtheSection1tyingclaimandrelatedstatecommonlawclaimstoproceed.Cablevision'sanswertothethirdamendedcomplaintwasfiledonFebruary13,2012.OnDecember7,2015,thepartiesenteredintoasettlementagreement,whichissubjecttoapprovalbytheCourt.OnDecember11,2015,plaintiffsfiledamotionforpreliminaryapprovalofthesettlement,conditionalcertificationofthesettlementclass,andapprovalofaclassnoticedistributionplan.OnMarch10,2016theCourtgrantedpreliminaryapprovalofthesettlementandapprovedtheclassnoticedistributionplan.Classnoticedistributionandtheclaimssubmissionprocesshavenowconcluded.TheCourtgrantedfinalapprovalofthesettlementonSeptember12,2016,andtheeffectivedateofthesettlementwasOctober24,2016.TheCompanyrecordedanexpenseof$15,600inconnectionwithsettlement.AsofDecember31,2016,theCompanyhasanestimatedliabilityassociatedwiththesettlementof$6,100representingthecostofbenefitstoclassmembersthatarereasonablyexpectedtobeprovidedandhaspaidout$9,500inattorneys'fees.

In re Cablevision Consumer Litigation:

FollowingexpirationoftheaffiliationagreementsforcarriageofcertainFoxbroadcaststationsandcablenetworksonOctober16,2010,NewsCorporationterminateddeliveryoftheprogrammingfeedstotheCompany,andasaresult,thosestationsandnetworkswereunavailableontheCompany'scabletelevisionsystems.OnOctober30,2010,theCompanyandFoxreachedanagreementonnewaffiliationagreementsforthesestationsandnetworks,andcarriagewasrestored.SeveralpurportedclassactionlawsuitsweresubsequentlyfiledonbehalfoftheCompany'scustomersseekingrecoveryforthelackofFoxprogramming.ThoselawsuitswereconsolidatedinanactionbeforetheU.S.DistrictCourtfortheEasternDistrictofNewYork,andaconsolidatedcomplaintwasfiledinthatcourtonFebruary22,2011.Plaintiffsassertedclaimsforbreachofcontract,unjustenrichment,andconsumerfraud,seekingunspecifiedcompensatorydamages,punitivedamagesandattorneys'fees.OnMarch28,2012,theCourtruledontheCompany'smotiontodismiss,denyingthemotionwithregardtoplaintiffs'breachofcontractclaim,butgrantingitwithregardtotheremainingclaims,whichweredismissed.OnApril16,2012,plaintiffsfiledasecondconsolidatedamendedcomplaint,whichassertsaclaimonlyforbreachofcontract.TheCompany'sanswerwasfiledonMay2,2012.OnOctober10,2012,plaintiffsfiledamotionforclasscertificationandonDecember13,2012,amotionforpartial

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NOTE 16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)

summaryjudgment.OnMarch31,2014,theCourtgrantedplaintiffs'motionforclasscertification,anddeniedwithoutprejudiceplaintiffs'motionforsummaryjudgment.OnMay30,2014,theCourtapprovedtheformofclassnotice,andonOctober7,2014,approvedtheclassnoticedistributionplan.Theclassnoticedistributionhasbeencompleted,andtheopt-outperiodexpiredonFebruary27,2015.ExpertdiscoverycommencedonMay5,2014,andconcludedonDecember8and28,2015,whentheCourtruledonthependingexpertdiscoverymotions.OnJanuary26,2016,theCourtapprovedascheduleforfilingofsummaryjudgmentmotions.PlaintiffsfiledamotionforsummaryjudgmentonMarch31,2016.TheCompanyfileditsownsummaryjudgmentmotiononJune13,2016.Thepartiesareactivelyengagedinsettlementdiscussionsalthoughfinancialtermshavenotyetbeenfinalized.Themotionsforsummaryjudgmenthavebeendeniedwithleavetore-fileintheeventthediscussionsbetweenthepartiesarenotsuccessful.IntheperiodendedJune21,2016toDecember31,2016,theCompanyrecordedanestimatedliabilityassociatedwithapotentialsettlementtotaling$5,200.Theamountultimatelypaidinconnectionwithapossiblesettlementcouldexceedtheamountrecorded.

PatentLitigation

CablevisionisnamedasadefendantincertainlawsuitsclaiminginfringementofvariouspatentsrelatingtovariousaspectsoftheCompany'sbusinesses.Incertainofthesecasesotherindustryparticipantsarealsodefendants.IncertainofthesecasestheCompanyexpectsthatanypotentialliabilitywouldbetheresponsibilityoftheCompany'sequipmentvendorspursuanttoapplicablecontractualindemnificationprovisions.TheCompanybelievesthattheclaimsarewithoutmeritandintendstodefendtheactionsvigorously,butisunabletopredicttheoutcomeoftheselawsuitsorreasonablyestimatearangeofpossibleloss.

Inadditiontothemattersdiscussedabove,theCompanyispartytovariouslawsuits,someinvolvingclaimsforsubstantialdamages.AlthoughtheoutcomeoftheseothermatterscannotbepredictedandtheimpactofthefinalresolutionoftheseothermattersontheCompany'sresultsofoperationsinaparticularsubsequentreportingperiodisnotknown,managementdoesnotbelievethattheresolutionoftheseotherlawsuitswillhaveamaterialadverseeffectonthefinancialpositionoftheCompanyortheabilityoftheCompanytomeetitsfinancialobligationsastheybecomedue.

NOTE 17. ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS

ActivityrelatedtotheallowancefordoubtfulaccountsfortheyearendedDecember31,2016:

NOTE 18. SEGMENT INFORMATION

TheCompanyclassifiesitsoperationsintotworeportablesegments:CablevisionandCequel.TheCompany'sreportablesegmentsarestrategicbusinessunitsthataremanagedseparately.TheCompanyevaluatessegmentperformancebasedonseveralfactors,ofwhichtheprimaryfinancialmeasureisbusinesssegmentAdjustedEBITDA,anon-GAAPmeasure.TheCompanydefinesAdjustedEBITDA

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Balance at Beginning of Period

Provision for Bad Debt

Deductions/ Write-Offs and Other

Charges

Balance at End

of Period Allowancefordoubtfulaccounts $ 1,051 $ 53,249 $ (42,623) $ 11,677

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asnetincome(loss)excludingincometaxes,income(loss)fromdiscontinuedoperations,non-operatingotherincomeorexpenses,lossonextinguishmentofdebtandwrite-offofdeferredfinancingcosts,gain(loss)onequityderivativecontracts,gain(loss)oninvestments,interestexpense(includingcashinterestexpense),interestincome,depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments),share-basedcompensationexpenseorbenefit,restructuringexpenseorcreditsandtransactionexpenses.TheCompanyhaspresentedthecomponentsthatreconcileAdjustedEBITDAtooperatingincome,anacceptedGAAPmeasurefortheyearendedDecember31,2016.

AreconciliationofreportablesegmentamountstotheCompany'sconsolidatedbalancesfortheyearendedDecember31,2016isasfollows:

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Cablevision Cequel Total Operatingincome $ 74,865 $ 384,801 $ 459,666Share-basedcompensation 9,164 5,204 14,368Restructuringandotherexpense 212,150 28,245 240,395Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments) 963,665 736,641 1,700,306AdjustedEBITDA $ 1,259,844 $ 1,154,891 $ 2,414,735

Operatingincomeforreportablesegments $ 459,666Itemsexcludedfromoperatingincome: Interestexpense (1,456,541)Interestincome 13,811Gainoninvestments,net 141,896Lossonequityderivativecontracts,net (53,696)Lossoninterestrateswapcontracts (72,961)Lossonextinguishmentofdebtandwrite-offofdeferredfinancingcosts (127,649)Otherincome,net 4,329

Lossbeforeincometaxes $ (1,091,145)

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(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

NOTE 18. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)

ThefollowingtablepresentsthecompositionofrevenuebysegmentfortheyearendedDecember31,2016:

CapitalexpendituresfortheyearendedDecember31,2016byreportablesegmentarepresentedbelow:

AllrevenuesandassetsoftheCompany'sreportablesegmentsareattributedtoorlocatedintheUnitedStates.

NOTE 19. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA NET LOSS PER SHARE

TheproformalosspersharedatafortheyearendedDecember31,2016isbasedonourhistoricalstatementofoperationsaftergivingeffecttotheissuanceandsaleofthesharesofcommonstocktobeissuedintheofferingasiftheyoccurredatthebeginningoftheperiod.

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Cablevision Cequel Total Revenue: Residential: Video $ 1,638,691 $ 1,120,525 $ 2,759,216High-speeddata 782,615 834,414 1,617,029Voice 376,034 153,939 529,973

BusinessServices 468,632 350,909 819,541Advertising 157,331 88,371 245,702Other 20,749 25,002 45,751

TotalRevenue $ 3,444,052 $ 2,573,160 $ 6,017,212

Cablevision $ 298,357Cequel 327,184

$ 625,541

Year Ended December 31,

Basic Diluted (Unaudited) Numerator NetlossattributabletoAlticeUSA,Inc. Denominator Weightedaveragesharesofcommonstockoutstanding-basicanddiluted Proformaadjustmenttoreflecttheassumedcontribution Weightedaveragesharesofcommonstockoutstandingusedincomputingtheproformanetincomepershare-basicanddiluted

Proformanetincomepershare-basicanddiluted

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NOTE 20. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

InJanuary2017,CSCHoldingsborrowed$225,000underitsrevolvingcreditfacilityandinFebruary2017,madearepaymentof$175,000withcashonhand.

OnMarch15,2017,CSCHoldingspriced$3,000,000of8.25-yearseniorsecuredtermloanswithinstitutionalinvestors.Thenewseniorsecuredtermloanswillbearinterestat2.25%overLIBOrate.Theclosingofthenewfinancingissubjecttoclosingconditionsandtheproceedswillbeusedtorefinancetheentire$2,500,000principalamountofloansunderCSCHoldingsTermCreditFacilitythatmaturesinOctober2024andredeem$500,000ofthe8.625%SeniorNotesdueSeptember2017issuedbyCablevision.

OnMarch15,2017,AlticeUSFinanceICorporationpriced$1,265,000of8.25-yearseniorsecuredtermloanswithinstitutionalinvestors.Thenewseniorsecuredtermloanswillbearinterestat2.25%overLIBOrate.Theclosingofthenewfinancingissubjecttoclosingconditionsandtheproceedswillbeusedtorefinancethe$815,000principalamountofloansunderthetermloanfacilitythatmaturesinJanuary2025andredeem$450,000ofthe2020Notes.

InApril2017,theCompanymadeacashdistributionof$169,950totheCompany'sstockholders.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

TheBoardofDirectorsCablevisionSystemsCorporation:

WehaveauditedtheaccompanyingconsolidatedbalancesheetofCablevisionSystemsCorporationandsubsidiaries(theCompany)asofDecember31,2015andtherelatedconsolidatedstatementsofoperationsandcomprehensiveincome(loss),stockholders'equity(deficiency),andcashflowsfortheperiodfromJanuary1,2016toJune20,2016,andtheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014.TheseconsolidatedfinancialstatementsaretheresponsibilityoftheCompany'smanagement.Ourresponsibilityistoexpressanopinionontheseconsolidatedfinancialstatementsbasedonouraudits.

WeconductedourauditsinaccordancewiththestandardsofthePublicCompanyAccountingOversightBoard(UnitedStates).Thosestandardsrequirethatweplanandperformtheaudittoobtainreasonableassuranceaboutwhetherthefinancialstatementsarefreeofmaterialmisstatement.Anauditincludesexamining,onatestbasis,evidencesupportingtheamountsanddisclosuresinthefinancialstatements.Anauditalsoincludesassessingtheaccountingprinciplesusedandsignificantestimatesmadebymanagement,aswellasevaluatingtheoverallfinancialstatementpresentation.Webelievethatourauditsprovideareasonablebasisforouropinion.

Inouropinion,theconsolidatedfinancialstatementsreferredtoabovepresentfairly,inallmaterialrespects,thefinancialpositionofCablevisionSystemsCorporationandsubsidiariesasofDecember31,2015,andtheresultsoftheiroperationsandtheircashflowsfortheperiodfromJanuary1,2016toJune20,2016,andtheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,inconformitywithU.S.generallyacceptedaccountingprinciples.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

December 31, 2015

(In thousands)

Seeaccompanyingnotestoconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

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ASSETS December 31,

2015 CurrentAssets: Cashandcashequivalents $ 1,003,279Restrictedcash 1,600Accountsreceivable,trade(lessallowancefordoubtfulaccountsof$6,039) 266,383Prepaidexpensesandothercurrentassets 123,242Amountsduefromaffiliates 767Deferredtaxasset 14,596Investmentsecuritiespledgedascollateral 455,386Derivativecontracts 10,333Totalcurrentassets 1,875,586

Property,plantandequipment,netofaccumulateddepreciationof$9,625,348 3,017,015Investmentsecuritiespledgedascollateral 756,596Derivativecontracts 72,075Otherassets 32,920Amortizablecustomerrelationships,netofaccumulatedamortizationof$27,778 11,636Otheramortizableintangibles,netofaccumulatedamortizationof$32,532 25,315Trademarksandotherindefinite-livedintangibleassets 7,250Indefinite-livedcabletelevisionfranchises 731,848Goodwill 262,345Deferredfinancingcosts,netofaccumulatedamortizationof$8,150 7,588

$ 6,800,174

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Continued)

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Seeaccompanyingnotestoconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY December 31,

2015 CurrentLiabilities: Accountspayable $ 453,653Accruedliabilities: Interest 119,005Employeerelatedcosts 344,091Otheraccruedexpenses 169,899

Amountsduetoaffiliates 29,729Deferredrevenue 55,545Liabilitiesunderderivativecontracts 2,706Creditfacilitydebt 562,898Collateralizedindebtedness 416,621Capitalleaseobligations 20,350Notespayable 13,267Totalcurrentliabilities 2,187,764

Definedbenefitplanobligations 99,228Otherliabilities 165,768Deferredtaxliability 704,835Creditfacilitydebt 1,951,556Collateralizedindebtedness 774,703Seniornotesanddebentures 5,801,011Capitalleaseobligations 25,616Notespayable 1,277Totalliabilities 11,711,758

Commitmentsandcontingencies

Stockholders'Deficiency: PreferredStock,$.01parvalue,50,000,000sharesauthorized,noneissued —CNYGClassAcommonstock,$.01parvalue,800,000,000sharesauthorized,304,196,703sharesissuedand222,572,210sharesoutstanding 3,042

CNYGClassBcommonstock,$.01parvalue,320,000,000sharesauthorized,54,137,673sharesissuedandoutstanding 541

RMGClassAcommonstock,$.01parvalue,600,000,000sharesauthorized,noneissued —RMGClassBcommonstock,$.01parvalue,160,000,000sharesauthorized,noneissued —Paid-incapital 792,351Accumulateddeficit (4,059,411)

(3,263,477)Treasurystock,atcost(81,624,493CNYGClassAcommonshares) (1,610,167)Accumulatedothercomprehensiveloss (37,672)Totalstockholders'deficiency (4,911,316)

Noncontrollinginterest (268)Totaldeficiency (4,911,584)

$ 6,800,174

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Seeaccompanyingnotestoconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

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January 1, 2016 to

June 20, 2016

Year ended December 31,

2015

Year ended December 31,

2014 Revenue(includingrevenuefromaffiliatesof$2,088,$5,343and$5,075,respectively)(SeeNote16) $ 3,137,604 $ 6,545,545 $ 6,508,557Operatingexpenses: Programmingandotherdirectcosts(includingchargesfromaffiliatesof$84,636,$176,909and$179,144,respectively)(SeeNote16) 1,088,555 2,269,290 2,197,735

Otheroperatingexpenses(includingcharges(credits)fromaffiliatesof$2,182,$5,372and$3,878,respectively)(SeeNote16) 1,136,970 2,546,319 2,520,582

Restructuringandotherexpense 22,223 16,213 2,480Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments) 414,550 865,252 866,502

2,662,298 5,697,074 5,587,299Operatingincome 475,306 848,471 921,258Otherincome(expense): Interestexpense (287,098) (585,764) (576,000)Interestincome 1,590 925 420Gain(loss)oninvestments,net 129,990 (30,208) 129,659Gain(loss)onequityderivativecontracts,net (36,283) 104,927 (45,055)Lossonextinguishmentofdebtandwrite-offofdeferredfinancingcosts — (1,735) (10,120)Otherexpense,net 4,855 6,045 4,988

(186,946) (505,810) (496,108)Incomefromcontinuingoperationsbeforeincometaxes 288,360 342,661 425,150Incometaxexpense (124,848) (154,872) (115,768)

Incomefromcontinuingoperations,netofincometaxes 163,512 187,789 309,382Income(loss)fromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes — (12,541) 2,822Netincome 163,512 175,248 312,204Netloss(income)attributabletononcontrollinginterests 236 201 (765)NetincomeattributabletoCablevisionSystemsCorporationstockholders $ 163,748 $ 175,449 $ 311,439INCOME PER SHARE: Basic income (loss) per share attributable to Cablevision Systems Corporation stockholder(s): Incomefromcontinuingoperations,netofincometaxes $ 0.60 $ 0.70 $ 1.17Income(loss)fromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes $ — $ (0.05) $ 0.01Netincome $ 0.60 $ 0.65 $ 1.18Basicweightedaveragecommonshares(inthousands) 272,035 269,388 264,623

Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to Cablevision Systems Corporation stockholder(s): Incomefromcontinuingoperations,netofincometaxes $ 0.58 $ 0.68 $ 1.14Income(loss)fromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes $ — $ (0.05) $ 0.01Netincome $ 0.58 $ 0.63 $ 1.15Dilutedweightedaveragecommonshares(inthousands) 280,199 276,339 270,703

Amounts attributable to Cablevision Systems Corporation stockholder(s): Incomefromcontinuingoperations,netofincometaxes $ 163,748 $ 187,990 $ 308,617Income(loss)fromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes — (12,541) 2,822Netincome $ 163,748 $ 175,449 $ 311,439

Cash dividends declared and paid per share of common stock $ — $ 0.45 $ 0.60

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In thousands)

Seeaccompanyingnotestoconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

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January 1, 2016 to

June 20, 2016

Year ended December 31,

2015

Year ended December 31,

2014 Netincome $ 163,512 $ 175,248 $ 312,204Othercomprehensiveincome(loss): Definedbenefitpensionandpostretirementplans(seeNote14): Unrecognizedactuarialgain(loss) 68 2,694 (6,866)Applicableincometaxes (28) (1,106) 2,815Unrecognizedincome(loss)arisingduringperiod,netofincometaxes 40 1,588 (4,051)Amortizationofactuariallosses,netincludedinnetperiodicbenefitcost 929 1,224 2,296Applicableincometaxes (388) (502) (941)Amortizationofactuariallosses,netincludedinnetperiodicbenefitcost,netofincometaxes 541 722 1,355

Settlementlossincludedinnetperiodicbenefitcost 1,655 3,822 5,347Applicableincometaxes (679) (1,569) (2,192)Settlementlossincludedinnetperiodicbenefitcost,netofincometaxes 976 2,253 3,155

Othercomprehensiveincome 1,557 4,563 459Comprehensiveincome 165,069 179,811 312,663Comprehensiveloss(income)attributabletononcontrollinginterests 236 201 (765)ComprehensiveincomeattributabletoCablevisionSystemsCorporationstockholder(s) $ 165,305 $ 180,012 $ 311,898

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)

(In thousands)

Seeaccompanyingnotestoconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

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CNYG Class A

Common Stock

CNYG Class B

Common Stock

Paid-in Capital

AccumulatedDeficit

Treasury Stock

Accumulated Other

ComprehensiveIncome (Loss)

Total Stockholders'

Equity (Deficiency)

Non- controlling

Interest

Total Equity

(Deficiency) BalanceatJanuary1,2014 $ 2,925 $ 541 $ 885,601 $ (4,546,299) $ (1,584,404) $ (42,694) $ (5,284,330) $ 786 $ (5,283,544)

NetincomeattributabletoCablevisionSystemsCorporationstockholders — — — 311,439 — — 311,439 — 311,439

Netincomeattributabletononcontrollinginterests — — — — — — — 1,007 1,007

Pensionandpostretirementplanliabilityadjustments,netofincometaxes — — — — — 459 459 — 459

Proceedsfromexerciseofoptionsandissuanceofrestrictedshares 78 — 55,252 — — — 55,330 — 55,330

Recognitionofequity-basedstockcompensationarrangements — — 44,335 — — — 44,335 — 44,335

Treasurystockacquiredfromforfeitureandacquisitionofrestrictedshares — — 9 — (6,617) — (6,608) — (6,608)

Excesstaxbenefitonshare-basedawards — — 336 — — — 336 — 336

DividendsonCNYGClassAandCNYGClassBcommonstock — — (162,806) — — — (162,806) — (162,806)

Adjustmentstononcontrollinginterests — — 376 — — — 376 (1,014) (638)

BalanceatDecember31,2014 $ 3,003 $ 541 $ 823,103 $ (4,234,860) $ (1,591,021) $ (42,235) $ (5,041,469) $ 779 $ (5,040,690)

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(In thousands)

Seeaccompanyingnotestoconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

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CNYG Class A

Common Stock

CNYG Class B

Common Stock

Paid-in Capital

AccumulatedDeficit

Treasury Stock

Accumulated Other

ComprehensiveIncome (Loss)

Total Stockholders'

Equity (Deficiency)

Non- controlling

Interest

Total Equity

(Deficiency) BalanceatJanuary1,2015 $ 3,003 $ 541 $ 823,103 $ (4,234,860) $ (1,591,021) $ (42,235) $ (5,041,469) $ 779 $ (5,040,690)

NetincomeattributabletoCablevisionSystemsCorporationstockholders — — — 175,449 — — 175,449 — 175,449

Netlossattributabletononcontrollinginterests — — — — — — — (146) (146)

Pensionandpostretirementplanliabilityadjustments,netofincometaxes — — — — — 4,563 4,563 — 4,563

Proceedsfromexerciseofoptionsandissuanceofrestrictedshares 39 — 18,648 — — — 18,687 — 18,687

Recognitionofequity-basedstockcompensationarrangements — — 60,817 — — — 60,817 — 60,817

Treasurystockacquiredfromforfeitureandacquisitionofrestrictedshares — — 5 — (19,146) — (19,141) — (19,141)

Excesstaxbenefitonshare-basedawards — — 5,694 — — — 5,694 — 5,694

DividendsonCNYGClassAandCNYGClassBcommonstock — — (124,752) — — — (124,752) — (124,752)

Adjustmentstononcontrollinginterests — — 8,836 — — — 8,836 (901) 7,935

BalanceatDecember31,2015 $ 3,042 $ 541 $ 792,351 $ (4,059,411) $ (1,610,167) $ (37,672) $ (4,911,316) $ (268) $ (4,911,584)

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(In thousands)

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CNYG Class B

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Paid-in Capital

AccumulatedDeficit

Treasury Stock

Accumulated Other

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(Deficiency) BalanceatJanuary1,2016 $ 3,042 $ 541 $ 792,351 $ (4,059,411) $ (1,610,167) $ (37,672) $ (4,911,316) $ (268) $ (4,911,584)

NetincomeattributabletoCablevisionSystemsCorporationstockholders — — — 163,748 — — 163,748 — 163,748

Netlossattributabletononcontrollinginterests — — — — — — — (236) (236)

Pensionandpostretirementplanliabilityadjustments,netofincometaxes — — — — — 1,557 1,557 — 1,557

Proceedsfromexerciseofoptionsandissuanceofrestrictedshares 15 — 14,544 — — — 14,559 — 14,559

Recognitionofequity-basedstockcompensationarrangements — — 24,997 — — — 24,997 — 24,997

Treasurystockacquiredfromforfeitureandacquisitionofrestrictedshares — — 1 — (41,470) — (41,469) — (41,469)

Taxwithholdingassociatedwithsharesissuedforequity-basedcompensation (4) — (6,030) — — — (6,034) — (6,034)

Excesstaxbenefitonshare-basedawards — — 82 — — — 82 — 82

Contributionsfromnoncontrollinginterests — — — — — — — 240 240

BalanceatJune20,2016 $ 3,053 $ 541 $ 825,945 $ (3,895,663) $ (1,651,637) $ (36,115) $ (4,753,876) $ (264) $ (4,754,140)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

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2016

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2015

Year ended December 31,

2014 Cashflowsfromoperatingactivities: Netincome $ 163,512 $ 175,248 $ 312,204Adjustmentstoreconcilenetincometonetcashprovidedby(usedin)operatingactivities: Loss(income)fromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes — 12,541 (2,822)Depreciationandamortization(includingimpairments) 414,550 865,252 866,502Loss(gain)oninvestments,net (129,990) 30,208 (129,659)Loss(gain)onequityderivativecontracts,net 36,283 (104,927) 45,055Lossonextinguishmentofdebtandwrite-offofdeferredfinancingcosts — 1,735 10,120Amortizationofdeferredfinancingcostsanddiscounts(premiums)onindebtedness 11,673 23,764 22,887Share-basedcompensationexpense 24,778 60,321 43,984Settlementlossandamortizationofactuariallossesrelatedtopensionandpostretirementplans 2,584 5,046 7,643

Deferredincometaxes 116,150 133,396 159,779Provisionfordoubtfulaccounts 13,240 35,802 47,611Excesstaxbenefitsrelatedtoshare-basedawards (82) (5,694) (336)

Changeinassetsandliabilities,netofeffectsofacquisitionsanddispositions: Accountsreceivable,trade (18,162) (24,760) (42,446)Prepaidexpensesandotherassets (844) 38,860 44,488Amountsduefromandduetoaffiliates,net (5,082) 1,043 (1,463)Accountspayable 36,147 6,896 25,486Accruedliabilities (160,937) 1,200 (35,931)Deferredrevenue (9,726) 2,156 5,169

Netcashprovidedbyoperatingactivities 494,094 1,258,087 1,378,271Cashflowsfrominvestingactivities: Capitalexpenditures (330,131) (816,396) (891,678)Proceedsrelatedtosaleofequipment,includingcostsofdisposal 1,106 4,407 6,178Decrease(increase)inotherinvestments 610 (7,779) (1,369)Additionstootherintangibleassets (1,709) (8,035) (1,193)Netcashusedininvestingactivities (330,124) (827,803) (888,062)

Cashflowsfromfinancingactivities: Repaymentofcreditfacilitydebt (14,953) (260,321) (990,785)Proceedsfromissuanceofseniornotes — — 750,000Proceedsfromcollateralizedindebtedness 337,149 774,703 416,621Repaymentofcollateralizedindebtednessandrelatedderivativecontracts (281,594) (639,237) (342,105)Redemptionandrepurchaseofseniornotes,includingpremiumsandfees — — (36,097)Repaymentofnotespayable (1,291) (2,458) (2,306)Proceedsfromstockoptionexercises 14,411 18,727 55,355Taxwithholdingassociatedwithsharesissuedforequity-basedawards (6,034) — —Dividenddistributionstocommonstockholders (4,066) (125,170) (160,545)Principalpaymentsoncapitalleaseobligations (11,552) (20,250) (15,481)Deemedrepurchasesofrestrictedstock (41,469) (19,141) (6,608)Additionstodeferredfinancingcosts — (250) (14,273)Paymentforpurchaseofnoncontrollinginterest — (8,300) —Contributionsfrom(distributionsto)noncontrollinginterests,net 240 (901) (1,014)Excesstaxbenefitrelatedtoshare-basedawards 82 5,694 336Netcashusedinfinancingactivities (9,077) (276,904) (346,902)

Netincreaseincashandcashequivalentsfromcontinuingoperations 154,893 153,380 143,307Cashflowsofdiscontinuedoperations: Netcashusedinoperatingactivities (21,000) (484) (1,199)Netcashprovidedby(usedin)investingactivities — (30) 6,081Netincrease(decrease)incashandcashequivalentsfromdiscontinuedoperations (21,000) (514) 4,882

Cashandcashequivalentsatbeginningofperiod 1,003,279 850,413 702,224Cashandcashequivalentsatendofperiod $ 1,137,172 $ 1,003,279 $ 850,413

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The Company and Related Matters

CablevisionSystemsCorporation("Cablevision"),throughitswholly-ownedsubsidiaryCSCHoldings,LLC("CSCHoldings,")andcollectivelywithCablevision,the"Company"),ownsandoperatescablesystemsandownscompaniesthatprovideregionalnews,localprogrammingandadvertisingsalesservicesforthecabletelevisionindustryandEthernet-baseddata,Internet,voiceandvideotransportandmanagedservicestothebusinessmarket.TheCompanyoperatesandreportsfinancialinformationinonesegment.Priortothesaleofa75%interestinNewsdayLLConJuly7,2016,theCompanyconsolidatingtheoperatingresultsofNewsday.EffectiveJuly7,2016,theoperatingresultsofNewsdayarenolongerconsolidatedwiththoseoftheCompanyandtheCompany's25%interestintheoperatingresultsofNewsdayisrecordedontheequitybasis(seeNote16).

Altice Merger

OnJune21,2016(the"MergerDate"),pursuanttotheAgreementandPlanofMerger(the"MergerAgreement"),datedasofSeptember16,2015,byandamongCablevision,AlticeN.V.("Altice"),NeptuneMergerSubCorp.,awholly-ownedsubsidiaryofAltice("MergerSub"),MergerSubmergedwithandintoCablevision,withCablevisionsurvivingthemerger(the"Merger").

InconnectionwiththeMerger,eachoutstandingshareoftheCablevisionNYGroupClassAcommonstock,parvalue$0.01pershare("CNYGClassAShares"),andCablevisionNYGroupClassBcommonstock,parvalue$0.01pershare("CNYGClassBShares",andtogetherwiththeCNYGClassAShares,the"Shares")otherthan(i)SharesownedbyCablevision,Alticeoranyoftheirrespectivewholly-ownedsubsidiaries,ineachcasenotheldonbehalfofthirdpartiesinafiduciarycapacity,received$34.90incashwithoutinterest,lessapplicabletaxwithholdings(the"MergerConsideration").

Pursuanttoanagreement,datedDecember21,2015,byandamongCVC2B.V.,CIEManagementIXLimited,forandonbehalfofthelimitedpartnershipsBCEuropeanCapitalIX-1through11andCanadaPensionPlanInvestmentBoard,certainaffiliatesofBCPandCPPIB(the"Co-Investors")fundedapproximately$1,000,000towardthepaymentoftheaggregateMergerConsideration,andindirectlyacquiredapproximately30%oftheSharesofCablevision.

AlsoinconnectionwiththeMerger,outstandingequity-basedawardsgrantedunderCablevision'sequityplanswerecancelledandconvertedintocashbaseduponthe$34.90perSharemergerpriceinaccordancewiththeoriginaltermsoftheawards.ThetotalconsiderationfortheoutstandingCNYGClassAShares,theoutstandingCNYGClassBShares,andtheequity-basedawardsamountedto$9,958,323.

InconnectionwiththeMerger,inOctober2015,NeptuneFincoCorp.("Finco"),anindirectwholly-ownedsubsidiaryofAlticeformedtocompletethefinancingdescribedhereinandthemergerwithCSCHoldings,borrowedanaggregateprincipalamountof$3,800,000underatermloanfacility(the"TermCreditFacility")andenteredintorevolvingloancommitmentsinanaggregateprincipalamountof$2,000,000(the"RevolvingCreditFacility"and,togetherwiththeTermCreditFacility,the"CreditFacilities").

Fincoalsoissued$1,800,000aggregateprincipalamountof10.125%seniornotesdue2023(the"2023Notes"),$2,000,000aggregateprincipalamountof10.875%seniornotesdue2025(the"2025

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Notes"),and$1,000,000aggregateprincipalamountof6.625%seniorguaranteednotesdue2025(the"2025GuaranteedNotes")(collectivelythe"MergerNotes").

OnJune21,2016,immediatelyfollowingtheMerger,FincomergedwithandintoCSCHoldings,withCSCHoldingssurvivingthemerger(the"CSCHoldingsMerger"),andtheMergerNotesandtheCreditFacilitiesbecameobligationsofCSCHoldings.

TheaccompanyingfinancialstatementsrepresenttheoperatingresultsandcashflowsoftheCompanyfortheperiodJanuary1,2016toJune20,2016(Predecessor)andfortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014.TheoperatingresultsoftheCompanyfortheperiodJune21,2016toDecember31,2016(Successor)areincorporatedintheconsolidatedfinancialstatementsofAlticeUSA,Inc.

Basis of Presentation

Principles of Consolidation

TheaccompanyingconsolidatedfinancialstatementsofCablevisionincludetheaccountsofCablevisionanditsmajority-ownedsubsidiaries.CablevisionhasnobusinessoperationsindependentofCSCHoldings,whoseoperatingresultsandfinancialpositionareconsolidatedintoCablevision.AllsignificantintercompanytransactionsandbalancesbetweenCablevisionandCSCHoldingsandtheirrespectiveconsolidatedsubsidiariesareeliminatedinconsolidation.

Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements

ThepreparationoffinancialstatementsinconformitywithU.S.generallyacceptedaccountingprinciples("GAAP")requiresmanagementtomakeestimatesandassumptionsthataffectthereportedamountsofassetsandliabilitiesanddisclosureofcontingentliabilitiesatthedateofthefinancialstatementsandthereportedamountsofrevenuesandexpensesduringthereportingperiod.Actualresultscoulddifferfromthoseestimates.SeeNote12foradiscussionoffairvalueestimates.

Reclassifications

Certainreclassificationshavebeenmadeintheconsolidatedfinancialstatementsinthe2014and2015financialstatementstoconformtothe2016presentation.

NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Revenue Recognition

TheCompanyrecognizesvideo,high-speeddata,andvoiceservicesrevenuesastheservicesareprovidedtocustomers.Revenuereceivedfromcustomerswhopurchasebundledservicesatadiscountedrateisallocatedtoeachproductinapro-ratamannerbasedontheindividualproduct'ssellingprice(generally,thepriceatwhichtheproductisregularlysoldonastandalonebasis).InstallationrevenuefortheCompany'svideo,consumerhigh-speeddataandVoIPservicesisrecognizedasinstallationsarecompleted,asdirectsellingcostshaveexceededthisrevenueinallperiodsreported.Advertisingrevenuesarerecognizedwhencommercialsareaired.

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Revenuesderivedfromothersourcesarerecognizedwhenservicesareprovidedoreventsoccur.

Multiple-Element Transactions

Inthenormalcourseofbusiness,theCompanymayenterintomultiple-elementtransactionswhereitissimultaneouslybothacustomerandavendorwiththesamecounterpartyorinwhichitpurchasesmultipleproductsand/orservices,orsettlesoutstandingitemscontemporaneouswiththepurchaseofaproductorservicefromasinglecounterparty.TheCompany'spolicyforaccountingforeachtransactionnegotiatedcontemporaneouslyistorecordeachdeliverableofthetransactionbasedonitsbestestimateofsellingpriceinamannerconsistentwiththatusedtodeterminethepricetoselleachdeliverableonastandalonebasis.Indeterminingthefairvalueoftherespectivedeliverable,theCompanywillutilizequotedmarketprices(asavailable),historicaltransactionsorcomparabletransactions.

Gross Versus Net Revenue Recognition

Inthenormalcourseofbusiness,theCompanyisassessednon-incomerelatedtaxesbygovernmentalauthorities,includingfranchisingauthorities(generallyundermulti-yearagreements),andcollectssuchtaxesfromitscustomers.TheCompany'spolicyisthat,ininstanceswherethetaxisbeingassesseddirectlyontheCompany,amountspaidtothegovernmentalauthoritiesandamountsreceivedfromthecustomersarerecordedonagrossbasis.Thatis,amountspaidtothegovernmentalauthoritiesarerecordedasprogrammingandotherdirectcostsandamountsreceivedfromthecustomerarerecordedasrevenue.FortheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016andfortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,theamountoffranchisefeesandcertainothertaxesandfeesincludedasacomponentofrevenueaggregated$95,432,$199,701and$178,630,respectively.

Technical and Operating Expenses

Costsofrevenuerelatedtosalesofservicesareclassifiedas"programmingandotherdirectcosts"intheaccompanyingconsolidatedstatementsofoperations.

Programming Costs

ProgrammingexpensesrelatedtotheCompany'svideoservicerepresentfeespaidtoprogrammingdistributorstolicensetheprogrammingdistributedtosubscribers.Thisprogrammingisacquiredgenerallyundermulti-yeardistributionagreements,withratesusuallybasedonthenumberofsubscribersthatreceivetheprogramming.Therehavebeenperiodswhenanexistingdistributionagreementhasexpiredandthepartieshavenotfinalizednegotiationsofeitherarenewalofthatagreementoranewagreementforcertainperiodsoftime.Insubstantiallyalltheseinstances,theCompanycontinuestocarryandpayfortheseservicesuntilexecutionofdefinitivereplacementagreementsorrenewals.TheamountofprogrammingexpenserecordedduringtheinterimperiodisbasedontheCompany'sestimatesoftheultimatecontractualagreementexpectedtobereached,whichisbasedonseveralfactors,includingpreviouscontractualrates,customaryrateincreasesandthecurrentstatusofnegotiations.Suchestimatesareadjustedasnegotiationsprogressuntilnewprogrammingtermsarefinalized.

Inaddition,theCompanyhasreceived,ormayreceive,incentivesfromprogrammingdistributorsforcarriageofthedistributors'programming.TheCompanygenerallyrecognizestheseincentivesasa

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reductionofprogrammingcostsin"programmingandotherdirectcosts",generallyoverthetermofthedistributionagreement.

Advertising Expenses

Advertisingcostsarechargedtoexpensewhenincurredandarereflectedin"otheroperatingexpenses"intheaccompanyingconsolidatedstatementsofoperations.Advertisingcostsamountedto$62,760,$160,671,and$156,228fortheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016andfortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively.

Share-Based Compensation

Share-basedcompensationexpenseisbasedonthefairvalueoftheportionofshare-basedpaymentawardsthatareultimatelyexpectedtovest.Forshare-basedcompensationawardsthatcanbesettledincash,theCompanyrecognizescompensationexpensebasedontheestimatedfairvalueoftheawardateachreportingperiod.

Foroptionsandperformancebasedoptionawards,CablevisionrecognizedcompensationexpensebasedontheestimatedgrantdatefairvalueusingtheBlack-Scholesvaluationmodel.Foroptionsnotsubjecttoperformancebasedvestingconditions,Cablevisionrecognizedthecompensationexpenseusingastraight-lineamortizationmethod.Foroptionssubjecttoperformancebasedvestingconditions,Cablevisionrecognizedcompensationexpensebasedontheprobableoutcomeoftheperformancecriteriaovertherequisiteserviceperiodforeachtrancheofawards.

Forrestrictedshares,Cablevisionrecognizedcompensationexpenseusingastraight-lineamortizationmethodbasedonthegrantdatepriceofCNYGClassAcommonstockoverthevestingperiod.Forrestrictedstockunitsgrantedtonon-employeedirectorwhichvested100%onthedateofgrant,compensationexpensewasrecognizedonthedateofgrantbasedonthegrantdatepriceofCNYGClassAcommonstock.

Forperformancebasedrestrictedstockunits("PSUs")whichcliffvestedinthreeyears,Cablevisionrecognizedcompensationexpenseonastraight-linebasisoverthevestingperiodbasedontheestimatednumberofsharesofCNYGClassAcommonstockexpectedtobeissued.

Income Taxes

TheCompany'sprovisionforincometaxesisbasedoncurrentperiodincome,changesindeferredtaxassetsandliabilitiesandchangesinestimateswithregardtouncertaintaxpositions.Deferredtaxassetsaresubjecttoanongoingassessmentofrealizability.TheCompanyprovidesdeferredtaxesfortheoutsidebasisdifferenceofitsinvestmentinpartnerships.Inthesecondquarterof2016,theCompanychangeditsaccountingpolicyonaprospectivebasistopresentinterestexpenserelatingtouncertaintaxpositionasadditionalinterestexpense.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

TheCompany'scashinvestmentsareplacedwithmoneymarketfundsandfinancialinstitutionsthatareinvestmentgradeasratedbyStandard&Poor'sandMoody'sInvestorsService.TheCompanyselectsmoneymarketfundsthatpredominantlyinvestinmarketable,directobligationsissuedor

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guaranteedbytheUnitedStatesgovernmentoritsagencies,commercialpaper,fullycollateralizedrepurchaseagreements,certificatesofdeposit,andtimedeposits.

TheCompanyconsidersthebalanceofitsinvestmentinfundsthatsubstantiallyholdsecuritiesthatmaturewithinthreemonthsorlessfromthedatethefundpurchasesthesesecuritiestobecashequivalents.Thecarryingamountofcashandcashequivalentseitherapproximatesfairvalueduetotheshort-termmaturityoftheseinstrumentsorareatfairvalue.

Accounts Receivable

Accountsreceivablearerecordedatnetrealizablevalue.TheCompanyperiodicallyassessestheadequacyofvaluationallowancesforuncollectibleaccountsreceivablebyevaluatingthecollectabilityofoutstandingreceivablesandgeneralfactorssuchashistoricalcollectionexperience,lengthoftimeindividualreceivablesarepastdue,andtheeconomicandcompetitiveenvironment.

Investments

Investmentsecuritiesandinvestmentsecuritiespledgedascollateralareclassifiedastradingsecuritiesandarestatedatfairvaluewithrealizedandunrealizedholdinggainsandlossesincludedinnetincome.

Long-Lived Assets and Amortizable Intangible Assets

Property,plantandequipment,includingconstructionmaterials,arecarriedatcost,andincludealldirectcostsandcertainindirectcostsassociatedwiththeconstructionofcablesystems,andthecostsofnewequipmentinstallations.Equipmentundercapitalleasesisrecordedatthepresentvalueofthetotalminimumleasepayments.Depreciationonequipmentiscalculatedonthestraight-linebasisovertheestimatedusefullivesoftheassetsor,withrespecttoequipmentundercapitalleasesandleaseholdimprovements,amortizedovertheshorteroftheleasetermortheassets'usefullivesandreportedindepreciationandamortization(includingimpairments)intheconsolidatedstatementsofoperations.

TheCompanycapitalizescertaininternalandexternalcostsincurredtoacquireordevelopinternal-usesoftware.Capitalizedsoftwarecostsareamortizedovertheestimatedusefullifeofthesoftwareandreportedindepreciationandamortization(includingimpairments).

Customerrelationships,tradenamesandotherintangiblesestablishedinconnectionwithacquisitionsthatarefinite-livedareamortizedinamannerthatreflectsthepatterninwhichtheprojectednetcashinflowstotheCompanyareexpectedtooccur,suchasthesumoftheyears'digitsmethod,orwhensuchpatterndoesnotexist,usingthestraight-linebasisovertheirrespectiveestimatedusefullives.

TheCompanyreviewsitslong-livedassets(property,plantandequipment,andintangibleassetssubjecttoamortizationthatarosefromacquisitions)forimpairmentwhenevereventsorcircumstancesindicatethatthecarryingamountofanassetmaynotberecoverable.Ifthesumoftheexpectedcashflows,undiscountedandwithoutinterest,islessthanthecarryingamountoftheasset,animpairmentlossisrecognizedastheamountbywhichthecarryingamountoftheassetexceedsitsfairvalue.

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Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

Goodwillandthevalueoffranchises,trademarks,andcertainotherintangiblesacquiredinpurchasebusinesscombinationswhichhaveindefiniteusefullivesarenotamortized.Rather,suchassetsaretestedforimpairmentannuallyorupontheoccurrenceofatriggeringevent.

TheCompanyassessesqualitativefactorsforitsreportingunitsthatcarrygoodwill.Ifthequalitativeassessmentresultsinaconclusionthatitismorelikelythannotthatthefairvalueofareportingunitexceedsthecarryingvalue,thennofurthertestingisperformedforthatreportingunit.

Whenthequalitativeassessmentisnotused,orifthequalitativeassessmentisnotconclusiveanditisnecessarytocalculatethefairvalueofareportingunit,thentheimpairmentanalysisforgoodwillisperformedatthereportingunitlevelusingatwo-stepapproach.Thefirststepofthegoodwillimpairmenttestisusedtoidentifypotentialimpairmentbycomparingthefairvalueofthereportingunitwithitscarryingamount,includinggoodwillutilizinganenterprise-valuebasedpremiseapproach.Ifthecarryingamountofthereportingunitexceedsitsfairvalue,thesecondstepofthegoodwillimpairmenttestisperformedtomeasuretheamountofgoodwillimpairmentloss,ifany.Thesecondstepofthegoodwillimpairmenttestcomparestheimpliedfairvalueofthereportingunit'sgoodwillwiththecarryingamountofthatgoodwill.Ifthecarryingamountofthereportingunit'sgoodwillexceedstheimpliedfairvalueofthatgoodwill,animpairmentlossisrecognizedinanamountequaltothatexcess.Theimpliedfairvalueofgoodwillisdeterminedinthesamemannerastheamountofgoodwillwhichwouldberecognizedinabusinesscombination.

TheCompanyassessesqualitativefactorstodeterminewhetheritisnecessarytoperformtheone-stepquantitativeidentifiableindefinite-livedintangibleassetsimpairmenttest.ThisquantitativetestisrequiredonlyiftheCompanyconcludesthatitismorelikelythannotthataunitofaccounting'sfairvalueislessthanitscarryingamount.Whenthequalitativeassessmentisnotused,orifthequalitativeassessmentisnotconclusive,theimpairmenttestforotherintangibleassetsnotsubjecttoamortizationrequiresacomparisonofthefairvalueoftheintangibleassetwithitscarryingvalue.Ifthecarryingvalueoftheindefinite-livedintangibleassetexceedsitsfairvalue,animpairmentlossisrecognizedinanamountequaltothatexcess.

Deferred Financing Costs

Deferredfinancingcostsarebeingamortizedtointerestexpenseusingtheeffectiveinterestmethodoverthetermsoftherelateddebt.

Derivative Financial Instruments

TheCompanyaccountsforderivativefinancialinstrumentsaseitherassetsorliabilitiesmeasuredatfairvalue.TheCompanyusesderivativeinstrumentstomanageitsexposuretomarketrisksfromchangesincertainequitypricesandinterestratesanddoesnotholdorissuederivativeinstrumentsforspeculativeortradingpurposes.Thesederivativeinstrumentsarenotdesignatedashedges,andchangesinthefairvaluesofthesederivativesarerecognizedinthestatementsofincomeasgains(losses)onderivativecontracts.

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Commitments and Contingencies

Liabilitiesforlosscontingenciesarisingfromclaims,assessments,litigation,finesandpenaltiesandothersourcesarerecordedwhentheCompanybelievesitisprobablethataliabilityhasbeenincurredandtheamountofthecontingencycanbereasonablyestimated.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

InNovember2015,theFinancialAccountingStandardsBoard("FASB")issuedAccountingStandardsUpdate("ASU")No.2015-17(Topic740),BalanceSheetClassificationofDeferredTaxes.ThisASUamendsexistingguidancetorequirethepresentationofdeferredtaxliabilitiesandassetsasnoncurrentwithinaclassifiedstatementoffinancialposition.ASUNo.2015-17wasadoptedbytheCompanyasofJune30,2016andwasappliedprospectivelytoalldeferredtaxliabilitiesandassets.

InSeptember2015,theFASBissuedASUNo.2015-16,SimplifyingtheAccountingforMeasurement-PeriodAdjustments,whichrequiresthatanacquirerrecognizeadjustmentstoprovisionalamountsthatareidentifiedduringthemeasurementperiodinthereportingperiodinwhichtheadjustmentamountsaredetermined.Priortotheissuanceofthestandard,entitieswererequiredtoretrospectivelyapplyadjustmentsmadetoprovisionalamountsrecognizedinabusinesscombination.ASUNo.2015-16wasadoptedbytheCompanyonJanuary1,2016.

InApril2015,theFASBissuedASUNo.2015-05,Intangibles—GoodwillandOther—Internal-UseSoftware(Subtopic350-40):Customer'sAccountingforFeesPaidinaCloudComputingArrangement.ASUNo.2015-05providesguidancetocustomersaboutwhetheracloudcomputingarrangementincludesasoftwarelicense.Ifacloudcomputingarrangementincludesasoftwarelicense,thenthecustomershouldaccountforthesoftwarelicenseelementofthearrangementconsistentwiththeacquisitionofothersoftwarelicenses.Ifacloudcomputingarrangementdoesnotincludeasoftwarelicense,thecustomershouldaccountforthearrangementasaservicecontract.ASUNo.2015-05wasadoptedbytheCompanyonJanuary1,2016anddidnothaveamaterialimpactontheCompany'sconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

InApril2015,theFASBissuedASUNo.2015-03,SimplifyingthePresentationofDebtIssuanceCosts,whichrequiresdebtissuancecoststobepresentedinthebalancesheetasadirectdeductionfromthecarryingvalueoftheassociateddebtliability,consistentwiththepresentationofadebtdiscount.InAugust2015,theFASBissuedASUNo.2015-15,PresentationandSubsequentMeasurementofDebtIssuanceCostsAssociatedwithLine-of-CreditArrangements,whichclarifiesthetreatmentofdebtissuancecostsfromline-of-creditarrangementsafteradoptionofASUNo.2015-03.ASUNo.2015-15clarifiesthattheSecuritiesandExchangeCommissionstaffwouldnotobjecttoanentitydeferringandpresentingdebtissuancecostsasanassetandsubsequentlyamortizingthedeferreddebtissuancecostsratablyoverthetermoftheline-of-creditarrangement,regardlessofwhetherthereareanyoutstandingborrowingsontheline-of-creditarrangement.ASUNo.2015-03wasadoptedbytheCompanyonJanuary1,2016representingachangeinaccountingprincipleandwasappliedretrospectivelytoallperiodspresented.Debtissuancecosts,netfortheCompanyof$67,119,asofDecember31,2015werereclassifiedfromdeferredfinancingcostsandpresentedasareductiontodebtintheconsolidatedbalancesheets.

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Debtissuancecosts,netfortheCompanyof$7,588asofDecember31,2015relatingtoitsrevolvingcreditfacilitywerenotimpactedbytheadoptionofASUNo.2015-03andarereflectedaslong-termassetsintheaccompanyingconsolidatedbalancesheets.

InAugust2014,theFASBissuedASUNo.2014-15,DisclosuresofUncertaintiesaboutanEntity'sAbilitytoContinueasaGoingConcern,whichrequiresmanagementtoevaluatewhetherthereareconditionsoreventsthatraisesubstantialdoubtabouttheentity'sabilitytocontinueasagoingconcern,andtoprovidecertaindisclosureswhenitisprobablethattheentitywillbeunabletomeetitsobligationsastheybecomeduewithinoneyearafterthedatethatthefinancialstatementsareissued.ASUNo.2014-15wasadoptedbytheCompanyonJanuary1,2016.

InJune2014,theFASBissuedASUNo.2014-12,Compensation—StockCompensation(Topic718):AccountingforShare-BasedPaymentsWhentheTermsofanAwardProvideThataPerformanceTargetCouldBeAchievedAftertheRequisiteServicePeriod.ASUNo.2014-12requiresthataperformancetargetthataffectsvestingandthatcouldbeachievedaftertherequisiteserviceperiodbetreatedasaperformancecondition.EntitiesmayapplytheamendmentsinthisASUeither:(a)prospectivelytoallawardsgrantedormodifiedaftertheeffectivedate;or(b)retrospectivelytoallawardswithperformancetargetsthatareoutstandingasofthebeginningoftheearliestannualperiodpresentedinthefinancialstatementsandtoallnewormodifiedawardsthereafter.ASUNo.2014-12wasadoptedbytheCompanyonJanuary1,2016onaprospectivebasisanddidnothaveanyimpactontheCompany'sconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

Recently Issued But Not Yet Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

InMay2014,theFASBissuedASUNo.2014-09,RevenuefromContractswithCustomers,requiringanentitytorecognizetheamountofrevenuetowhichitexpectstobeentitledforthetransferofpromisedgoodsorservicestocustomers.ASUNo.2014-09willreplacemostexistingrevenuerecognitionguidanceinGAAPwhenitbecomeseffectiveandallowstheuseofeithertheretrospectiveorcumulativeeffecttransitionmethod.InAugust2015,theFASBissuedASUNo.2015-14thatapproveddeferringtheeffectivedatebyoneyearsothatASUNo.2014-09wouldbecomeeffectivefortheCompanyonJanuary1,2018.TheFASBalsoapproved,inJuly2015,permittingtheearlyadoptionofASUNo.2014-09,butnotbeforetheoriginaleffectivedatefortheCompanyofJanuary1,2017.

InDecember2016,theFASBissuedASUNo.2016-20,TechnicalCorrectionsandImprovementstoTopic606,RevenuefromContractswithCustomers,inordertoclarifytheCodificationandtocorrectanyunintendedapplicationoftheguidance.Theseitemsarenotexpectedtohaveasignificanteffectonthecurrentaccountingstandard.TheamendmentsinthisupdateaffecttheguidanceinASUNo.2014-09,whichisnotyeteffective.ASUNo.2014-09willbeeffective,reflectingtheone-yeardeferral,forinterimandannualperiodsbeginningafterDecember15,2017(January1,2018fortheCompany).Earlyadoptionofthestandardispermittedbutnotbeforetheoriginaleffectivedate.Companiescantransitiontothestandardeitherretrospectivelyorasacumulative-effectadjustmentasofthedateofadoption.TheCompanyisintheprocessofevaluatingtheimpactthattheadoptionofASUNo.2014-09willhaveonitsconsolidatedfinancialstatementsandselectingthemethodoftransitiontothenewstandard.Wecurrentlyexpecttheadoptiontoimpactthetimingoftherecognitionofresidentialinstallationrevenueandtherecognitionofcommissionexpenses.

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InNovember2016,theFASBissuedASUNo.2016-18,StatementofCashFlows(Topic230):RestrictedCash,whichrequiresthatthestatementofcashflowsdisclosethechangeduringtheperiodinthetotalofcash,cashequivalents,restrictedcashandrestrictedcashequivalents.Restrictedcashshouldbeincludedwithcashandcashequivalentswhenreconcilingthebeginning-of-periodandend-ofperiodtotalamountsshownonthestatementofcashflows.ASUNo.2016-18providesspecificguidanceonthepresentationofrestrictedcashinthestatementofcashflows.ThenewguidancebecomeseffectivefortheCompanyonJanuary1,2019withearlyadoptionpermittedandwillbeappliedretrospectively.

InAugust2016,theFASBissuedASUNo.2016-15,StatementofCashFlows(Topic230):ClassificationofCertainCashReceiptsandCashPaymentswhichclarifieshowentitiesshouldclassifycertaincashreceiptsandcashpaymentsonthestatementofcashflows.ASUNo.2016-15alsoclarifieshowthepredominanceprincipleshouldbeappliedwhencashreceiptsandcashpaymentshaveaspectsofmorethanoneclassofcashflows.ThenewguidancebecomeseffectivefortheCompanyonJanuary1,2018withearlyadoptionpermittedandwillbeappliedretrospectively.TheCompanyhasnotyetcompletedtheevaluationoftheeffectthatASUNo.2016-15willhaveonitsconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

InMarch2016,theFASBissuedASU2016-09,Compensation—StockCompensation:ImprovementstoEmployeeShare-BasedPaymentAccounting,whichprovidessimplificationofincometaxaccountingforshare-basedpaymentawards.ThenewguidancebecomeseffectivefortheCompanyonJanuary1,2017withearlyadoptionpermitted.Amendmentsrelatedtothetimingofwhenexcesstaxbenefitsarerecognized,minimumstatutorywithholdingrequirements,forfeitures,andintrinsicvaluewillbeappliedusingthemodifiedretrospectivetransitionmethod.Amendmentsrequiringrecognitionofexcesstaxbenefitsandtaxdeficienciesintheincomestatementandthepracticalexpedientforestimatingexpectedtermwillbeappliedprospectively.TheCompanymayelecttoapplytheamendmentsrelatedtothepresentationofexcesstaxbenefitsonthestatementofcashflowsusingeitheraprospectivetransitionmethodoraretrospectivetransitionmethod.InconnectionwiththeadoptiononJanuary1,2017,adeferredtaxassetofapproximately$309,000forpreviouslyunrealizedexcesstaxbenefitswillberecognizedwiththeoffsetrecordedtoaccumulateddeficit.

InFebruary2016,theFASBissuedASU2016-02,Leases,whichincreasestransparencyandcomparabilitybyrecognizingalessee'srightsandobligationsresultingfromleasesbyrecordingthemonthebalancesheetasleaseassetsandleaseliabilities.ThenewguidancebecomeseffectivefortheCompanyonJanuary1,2019withearlyadoptionpermittedandwillbeappliedusingthemodifiedretrospectivemethod.TheCompanyhasnotyetcompletedtheevaluationoftheeffectthatASUNo.2016-02willhaveonitsconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

Common Stock of Cablevision

PriortotheMerger,eachholderofCNYGClassAcommonstockhadonevotepersharewhileholdersofCNYGClassBcommonstockhadtenvotespershare.CNYGClassBsharescouldbeconvertedtoCNYGClassAcommonstockatanytimewithaconversionratioofoneCNYGClassAcommonshareforoneCNYGClassBcommonshare.CNYGClassAstockholderswereentitledtoelect25%ofCablevision'sBoardofDirectors.CNYGClassBstockholdershadtherighttoelecttheremainingmembersofCablevision'sBoardofDirectors.Inaddition,CNYGClassBstockholderswere

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partiestoanagreementwhichhadtheeffectofcausingthevotingpoweroftheseCNYGClassBstockholderstobecastasablock.

ThefollowingtableprovidesdetailsofCablevision'ssharesofcommonstockthroughtheMergerDate:

Dividends

PursuanttothetermsoftheMergerAgreement,Cablevisionwasnotpermittedtodeclareandpaydividendsorrepurchasestock,ineachcase,withoutthepriorwrittenconsentofAltice.Inaccordancewiththeseterms,CablevisiondidnotdeclaredividendsduringtheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016.

DuringtheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,Cablevisionpaid$4,066relatedtorestrictedsharesthatvestedinrespectofdividendsdeclaredandaccruedontheCNYGcommonstockinpriorperiods.

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Shares of Common Stock

Outstanding

Class A Common

Stock

Class B Common

Stock BalanceatDecember31,2013 213,598,590 54,137,673Employeeandnon-employeedirectorstocktransactions(a) 6,621,345 —

BalanceatDecember31,2014 220,219,935 54,137,673Employeeandnon-employeedirectorstocktransactions(a) 2,352,275 —

BalanceatDecember31,2015 222,572,210 54,137,673Employeeandnon-employeedirectorstocktransactions(a) (185,276) —

BalanceatJune20,2016 222,386,934 54,137,673

(a) Primarilyincludedissuancesofcommonstockinconnectionwithemployeeandnon-employeedirectorexercisesofstockoptionsandrestrictedsharesgrantedtoemployees,offsetbysharesacquiredbytheCompanyinconnectionwiththefulfillmentofemployees'statutorytaxwithholdingobligationforapplicableincomeandotheremploymenttaxesandforfeitedemployeerestrictedshares.

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PriortotheMerger,theBoardofDirectorsofCablevisionhaddeclaredandpaidthefollowingcashdividendstostockholdersofrecordonbothitsCNYGClassAcommonstockandCNYGClassBcommonstock:

Cablevisionpaiddividendsaggregating$125,170and$160,545duringtheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively,includingaccrueddividendsonvestedrestrictedsharesof$3,935and$1,548,respectively.

Cablevision'sandCSCHoldings'indenturesandCSCHoldings'creditagreementrestricttheamountofdividendsanddistributionsinrespectofanyequityinterestthatcanbemade.

Income (Loss) Per Share

BasicincomepercommonshareattributabletoCablevisionstockholderswascomputedbydividingnetincomeattributabletoCablevisionstockholdersbytheweightedaveragenumberofcommonsharesoutstandingduringtheperiod.DilutedincomepercommonshareattributabletoCablevisionstockholdersreflectedthedilutiveeffectsofstockoptions,restrictedstockandrestrictedstockunits.Forsuchawardsthatwereperformancebased,thedilutedeffectwasreflectedupontheachievementoftheperformancecriteria.

ThefollowingtablepresentsareconciliationofweightedaveragesharesusedinthecalculationsofthebasicanddilutednetincomepershareattributabletoCablevisionstockholders:

Anti-dilutiveshares(optionswhoseexercisepriceexceedstheaveragemarketpriceofCablevision'scommonstockduringtheperiodandcertainrestrictedshares)totalingapproximately1,160,000,and1,760,000shares,wereexcludedfromdilutedweightedaveragesharesoutstandingfortheyearsended2015and2014,respectively.Therewerenoanti-dilutivesharesexcludedfromdilutedweightedaveragesharesoutstandingfortheperiodJanuary1,2016toJune20,2016.Inaddition,

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Declaration Date Dividend per Share Record Date Payment Date

August6,2015 $ 0.15 August21,2015 September10,2015May1,2015 $ 0.15 May22,2015 June12,2015February24,2015 $ 0.15 March16,2015 April3,2015November5,2014 $ 0.15 November21,2014 December12,2014July29,2014 $ 0.15 August15,2014 September5,2014May6,2014 $ 0.15 May23,2014 June13,2014February25,2014 $ 0.15 March14,2014 April3,2014

Years Ended December 31,

January 1, 2016 to

June 20, 2016

2015 2014 Basicweightedaveragesharesoutstanding 272,035 269,388 264,623Effectofdilution: Stockoptions 4,444 3,532 3,247Restrictedstock 3,720 3,419 2,833

Dilutedweightedaveragesharesoutstanding 280,199 276,339 270,703

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approximately1,772,000performancebasedrestrictedstockunitsfortheyearendedDecember31,2015,andapproximately45,000restrictedsharesfortheyearendedDecember31,2014,issuedpursuanttotheCompany'sformeremployeestockplanwerealsoexcludedfromthedilutedweightedaveragesharesoutstandingastheperformancecriteriaontheseawardshadnotyetbeensatisfiedfortherespectiveperiod.

Netincome(loss)pershareforCablevisionsubsequenttothemergerisnotpresentedsinceCablevision'scommonstockisnolongerpubliclytraded.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

FinancialinstrumentsthatmaypotentiallysubjecttheCompanytoaconcentrationofcreditriskconsistprimarilyofcashandcashequivalentsandtradeaccountreceivables.TheCompanymonitorsthefinancialinstitutionsandmoneymarketfundswhereitinvestsitscashandcashequivalentswithdiversificationamongcounterpartiestomitigateexposuretoanysinglefinancialinstitution.TheCompany'semphasisisprimarilyonsafetyofprincipalandliquidityandsecondarilyonmaximizingtheyieldonitsinvestments.Managementbelievesthatnosignificantconcentrationofcreditriskexistswithrespecttoitscashandcashequivalentsbalancesbecauseofitsassessmentofthecreditworthinessandfinancialviabilityoftherespectivefinancialinstitutions.

TheCompanydidnothaveasinglecustomerthatrepresented10%ormoreofitsconsolidatedrevenuesfortheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016andtheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,or10%ormoreofitsconsolidatednettradereceivablesatDecember31,2015.

NOTE 3. ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS

Activityrelatedtotheallowancefordoubtfulaccounts:

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Balance at

Beginning of Period Provision for

Bad Debt

Deductions/ Write- Offs and Other

Charges Balance at End

of Period Period from January 1, 2016 through June 20,

2016 Allowancefordoubtfulaccounts $ 6,039 $ 13,240 $ (12,378) $ 6,901Year Ended December 31, 2015 Allowancefordoubtfulaccounts $ 12,112 $ 35,802 $ (41,875) $ 6,039Year Ended December 31, 2014 Allowancefordoubtfulaccounts $ 14,614 $ 47,611 $ (50,113) $ 12,112

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NOTE 4. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

TheCompany'snon-cashinvestingandfinancingactivitiesandothersupplementaldatawereasfollows:

NOTE 5. RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER EXPENSE

Restructuring

TheCompanyrecordednetrestructuringcharges(credits)of$2,299,$(1,649),and$2,480,fortheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016andfortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively.The2014restructuringexpenseincludeda$3,280chargerelatingtotheeliminationofcertainpositionsatNewsday.The2016and2015restructuringexpense(credit)primarilyrelatedtochangestotheCompany'spreviousestimatesrecordedinconnectionwiththeCompany'spriorrestructuringplans.

SubsequenttotheAlticeMerger,theCompanycommenceditsrestructuringinitiatives(the"2016RestructuringPlan")thatareintendedtosimplifytheCompany'sorganizationalstructure.The2016RestructuringPlanresultedinchargesof$188,847associatedwiththeeliminationofpositionsprimarilyincorporate,administrativeandinfrastructurefunctionsacrosstheCompanyandestimatedchargesof$10,410associatedwithfacilityrealignmentandothercosts.

Other Expense

InconnectionwiththeAlticeMerger,theCompanyincurredtransactioncostsof$19,924and$17,862fortheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016andfortheyearendedDecember31,2015,respectively,whicharereflectedinrestructuringandotherexpenseintheconsolidatedstatementsofoperations.SubsequenttotheAlticeMerger,theCompanyincurredtransactioncostsof$12,920.

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Years Ended December 31,

January 1, 2016 to

June 20, 2016

2015 2014 Non-CashInvestingandFinancingActivities: Continuing Operations: Propertyandequipmentaccruedbutunpaid $ 68,356 $ 63,843 $ 48,824Notespayabletovendor — 8,318 34,522Capitalleaseobligations — 19,987 30,603Intangibleassetobligations 290 1,121 525

Non-CashInvestingandFinancingActivities: Dividendspayableonunvestedrestrictedshareawards — 3,517 3,809

SupplementalData: Continuing Operations: Cashinterestpaid 258,940 560,361 550,241Incometaxespaid,net 7,082 3,849 10,598

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NOTE 6. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

LossfromdiscontinuedoperationsfortheyearendedDecember31,2015amountedto$21,272($12,541,netofincometaxes)andprimarilyreflectsanexpenseof$21,000($12,380,netofincometaxes)relatedtothesettlementofalegalmatterrelatingtoRainbowMediaHoldingsLLC,abusinesswhoseoperationswerepreviouslydiscontinued(seeNote17).

IncomefromdiscontinuedoperationsfortheyearendedDecember31,2014amountedto$5,028($2,822,netofincometaxes)andresultedprimarilyfromthesettlementofacontingencyrelatedtoMontanapropertytaxesrelatedtoBresnanCable,abusinesswhichwassoldin2013.

NOTE 7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

CostsincurredintheconstructionoftheCompany'scablesystems,includinglineextensionsto,andupgradeof,theCompany'shybridfiber/coaxialinfrastructure,initialplacementofthefeedercabletoconnectacustomerthathadnotbeenpreviouslyconnected,andheadendfacilitiesarecapitalized.Thesecostsconsistofmaterials,subcontractorlabor,directconsultingfees,andinternallaborandrelatedcostsassociatedwiththeconstructionactivities.TheinternalcoststhatarecapitalizedconsistofsalariesandbenefitsoftheCompany'semployeesandtheportionoffacilitycosts,includingrent,taxes,insuranceandutilities,thatsupportstheconstructionactivities.Thesecostsaredepreciatedovertheestimatedlifeoftheplant(10to25years)andheadendfacilities(4to25years).Costsofoperatingtheplantandthetechnicalfacilities,includingrepairsandmaintenance,areexpensedasincurred.

Costsassociatedwithinitialcustomerinstallationsandtheadditionsofnetworkequipmentnecessarytoenableadvancedservicesarealsocapitalized.Costscapitalizedaspartofnewcustomerinstallationsincludematerials,subcontractorcostsandinternaldirectlaborcosts,includingservicetechniciansandinternaloverheadcostsincurredtoconnectthecustomertotheplantfromthetimeofinstallationschedulingthroughthetimeserviceisactivatedandfunctioning.Theinternaldirectlaborcostcapitalizedisbasedonacombinationoftheactualandestimatedtimetocompletetheinstallation.Overheadcapitalizedconsistsmainlyofemployeebenefits,suchaspayrolltaxesandhealthinsurance,directlyassociatedwiththatportionofthecapitalizedlaborandvehicleoperatingcostsrelatedtocapitalizableactivities.Newconnectionsareamortizedovertheestimatedusefullifeof5yearsforcustomerwiringandfeedercabletothehome.Theportionofdepartmentalcostsrelatedtodisconnectingservices,reconnectionofacustomer,andrepairandmaintenanceareexpensedasincurred.

Theestimatedusefullivesassignedtoourproperty,plantandequipmentarereviewedonanannualbasisormorefrequentlyifcircumstanceswarrantandsuchlivesarerevisedtotheextentnecessaryduetochangingfactsandcircumstances.Anychangesinestimatedusefullivesarereflectedprospectively.

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NOTE 7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Continued)

Property,plantandequipment(includingequipmentundercapitalleases)consistofthefollowingassets,whicharedepreciatedoramortizedonastraight-linebasisovertheestimatedusefullivesshownbelow:

DuringtheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016andtheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,theCompanycapitalizedcertaincostsaggregating$58,409,$144,349,and$153,675respectively,relatedtotheacquisitionanddevelopmentofinternalusesoftware,whichareincludedinthetableabove.

Depreciationexpenseonproperty,plantandequipment(includingcapitalleases)fortheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016andtheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014amountedto$404,234,$857,440and$852,451,respectively,(includingimpairmentchargesof$425in2014).

AtDecember31,2015,thegrossamountofequipmentandrelatedaccumulatedamortizationrecordedundercapitalleaseswasasfollows:

NOTE 8. OPERATING LEASES

TheCompanyleasescertainoffice,production,andtransmissionfacilitiesundertermsofleasesexpiringatvariousdatesthrough2035.Theleasesgenerallyprovideforescalatingrentalsoverthetermoftheleasepluscertainrealestatetaxesandothercostsorcredits.Costsassociatedwithsuchoperatingleasesarerecognizedonastraight-linebasisovertheinitialleaseterm.Thedifference

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December 31,

2015 Estimated

Useful LivesCustomerequipment $ 1,952,336 3to5yearsHeadendsandrelatedequipment 2,388,289 4to25yearsInfrastructure 5,639,226 3to25yearsEquipmentandsoftware 1,577,616 3to10yearsConstructioninprogress(includingmaterialsandsupplies) 87,412 Furnitureandfixtures 96,561 5to12yearsTransportationequipment 210,013 5to18yearsBuildingsandbuildingimprovements 322,267 10to40yearsLeaseholdimprovements 354,136 TermofleaseLand 14,507

12,642,363 Lessaccumulateddepreciationandamortization (9,625,348)

$ 3,017,015

December 31,

2015 Equipment $ 90,099Lessaccumulatedamortization (28,119)

$ 61,980

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NOTE 8. OPERATING LEASES (Continued)

betweenrentexpenseandrentpaidisrecordedasdeferredrent.Inaddition,theCompanyrentsspaceonutilitypolesforitsoperations.TheCompany'spolerentalagreementsareforvaryingterms,andmanagementanticipatesrenewalsastheyexpire.Rentexpense,includingpolerentals,fortheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016andtheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014amountedto$41,573,$82,704and$77,769,respectively.

Theminimumfutureannualpaymentsforalloperatingleases(withinitialorremainingtermsinexcessofoneyear)duringthenextfiveyearsandthereafter,includingpolerentalsfromJanuary1,2017throughDecember31,2021,areasfollows:

NOTE 9. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

ThefollowingtablesummarizesinformationrelatingtotheCompany'sacquiredintangibleassets:

AmortizationexpensefortheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016andtheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014amountedto$10,316,$7,812and$8,220,respectively,excludingimpairmentchargesof$5,831in2014.

ThefollowingtablesummarizesinformationrelatingtotheCompany'sacquiredindefinite-livedintangibleassets:

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2017 $ 57,8532018 52,2062019 44,9082020 41,2212021 38,697Thereafter 141,063

December 31, 2015

Gross Carrying Amount

Accumulated Amortization

Net Carrying Amount

Estimated Useful Lives

Customerrelationships $ 39,414 $ (27,778) $ 11,636 10to18yearsTradenames — — — Otheramortizableintangibles 57,847 (32,532) 25,315 3to28years

$ 97,261 $ (60,310) $ 36,951

December 31,

2015 Cabletelevisionfranchises $ 731,848Trademarksandotherassets 7,250Goodwill 262,345Total $ 1,001,443

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Thecarryingamountofgoodwillispresentedbelow:

Impairment Charges

Goodwillandindefinite-livedintangibleassetsaretestedannuallyforimpairmentorearlierupontheoccurrenceofcertaineventsorsubstantivechangesincircumstances.

TheCompany'simpairmentanalysisasofDecember31,2014resultedinpre-taximpairmentchargesof$200,relatedtotheexcessofthecarryingvalueovertheestimatedfairvalueoftheNewsdaytrademarks.Additionally,in2014,theCompanyrecordedimpairmentchargesof$5,631,relatingtotheexcessofthecarryingvalueovertheestimatedfairvaluesofNewsday'samortizingsubscriberrelationshipsandadvertiserrelationships,respectively.Thedecreaseinfairvalues,whichweredeterminedbasedondiscountedcashflows,resultedprimarilyfromthedeclineinprojectedcashflowsrelatedtotheseassets.Thesepre-taximpairmentchargesareincludedindepreciationandamortization(includingimpairments).

NogoodwillimpairmentswererecordedfortheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016andfortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively.

NOTE 10. DEBT

Restricted Group Credit Facility

PriortotheMerger,CSCHoldingsandcertainofitssubsidiaries(the"RestrictedSubsidiaries")hadacreditagreement(the"PreviousCreditFacility")thatprovidedfor(1)arevolvingcreditfacilityof$1,500,000,(2)aTermAfacilityof$958,510,and(3)aTermBfacilityof$1,200,000.

LoansunderthePreviousCreditFacilityboreinterestasfollows:

• RevolvingcreditloansandTermAloans,either(i)theEurodollarrate(asdefined)plusaspreadrangingfrom1.50%to2.25%basedonthecashflowratio(asdefined),or(ii)thebaserate(asdefined)plusaspreadrangingfrom0.50%to1.25%basedonthecashflowratio;

• TermBloans,either(i)theEurodollarrateplusaspreadof2.50%or(ii)thebaserateplusaspreadof1.50%.

Therewasacommitmentfeeof0.30%onundrawnamountsundertherevolvingcreditfacilityinconnectionwiththePreviousCreditFacility.

Repayment of Restricted Group Credit Facility Debt

InMay2014,CSCHoldingsusedthenetproceedsfromtheissuanceofthe2024Notes(discussedbelow),aswellascashonhand,tomakea$750,000repaymentonitsoutstandingTermBloanfacility.InSeptember2014,CSCHoldingsmadearepaymentof$200,000onitsoutstandingTermBloanfacilitywithcashonhand.Inconnectionwiththeserepayments,theCompanyrecognizedalosson

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GrossgoodwillasofDecember31,2015(Predecessor) $ 596,403Accumulatedimpairmentlosses (334,058)NetgoodwillasofJune20,2016 $ 262,345

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extinguishmentofdebtofapproximately$4,054andwrote-offunamortizeddeferredfinancingcostsrelatedtothisloanfacilityofapproximately$5,564fortheyearendedDecember31,2014.

InApril2015,CSCHoldingsmadearepaymentof$200,000onitsoutstandingTermBloanfacilitywithcashonhand.Inconnectionwiththerepayment,theCompanyrecognizedalossonextinguishmentofdebtof$731andwrote-offunamortizeddeferredfinancingcostsrelatedtothisloanfacilityof$1,004fortheyearendedDecember31,2015.

OnJune21,2016,inconnectionwiththeMerger,thePreviousCreditFacilitywasrepaid.

Newsday LLC Credit Facility

NewsdayLLC("Newsday")hadaseniorsecuredcreditagreement(the"NewsdayCreditAgreement"),whichconsistedofa$480,000floatingratetermloan.InterestundertheNewsdayCreditAgreementwascalculated,attheelectionofNewsday,ateithertheEurodollarrateorthebaserate,plus3.50%or2.50%,respectively,asspecifiedintheNewsdayCreditAgreement.BorrowingsundertheNewsdayCreditAgreementwereguaranteedbyCSCHoldingsonaseniorunsecuredbasisandcertainofitssubsidiariesthatowninterestsinNewsdayonaseniorsecuredbasis.TheNewsdayCreditAgreementwassecuredbyalienontheassetsofNewsdayandCablevisionseniornoteswithanaggregateprincipalamountof$611,455ownedbyNewsdayHoldings.

OnJune21,2016,inconnectionwiththeMerger,NewsdayLLCrepaiditsoutstandingindebtednessundertheNewsdayCreditAgreement.

ThefollowingtableprovidesdetailsoftheCompany'soutstandingcreditfacilitydebt(netofunamortizedfinancingcostsandunamortizeddiscounts):

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Maturity Date Interest

Rate Principal December 31,

2015(a) Restricted Group: TermAloanfacility(b) April17,2018 2.17%$ 886,621 885,105TermBloanfacility(b) April17,2020 2.92% 1,159,031 1,150,227RestrictedGroupCreditFacilitiesdebt $ 2,035,332

(a) Theunamortizeddiscountsanddeferredfinancingcostsamountedto$11,200atDecember31,2015,

(b) InconnectionwiththeMerger,theCompanyrepaidthethenoutstandingTermAandTermBloanfacilities(seediscussionabove).

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NOTE 10. DEBT (Continued)

Senior Notes and Debentures

ThefollowingtablesummarizestheCompany'sseniornotesanddebenturesasofDecember31,2015:

Thetableaboveexcludes(i)theprincipalamountofCablevision7.75%seniornotesdue2018of$345,238andtheprincipalamountofCablevision8.00%seniornotesdue2020of$266,217heldbyNewsdayatDecember31,2015whichareeliminatedintheconsolidatedbalancesheetsofCablevision.

Issuance of Debt Securities

InMay2014,CSCHoldingsissued$750,000aggregateprincipalamountof5.25%seniornotesdueJune1,2024(the"2024Notes").The2024NotesareseniorunsecuredobligationsandrankequallyinrightofpaymentwithallofCSCHoldings'otherexistingandfutureunsecuredandunsubordinatedindebtedness.CSCHoldingsusedthenetproceedsfromtheissuanceofthe2024Notes,aswellascashonhand,tomakea$750,000repaymentonitsoutstandingTermBloanfacility.Inconnectionwiththeissuanceofthe2024Notes,theCompanyincurreddeferredfinancingcostsofapproximately$14,273.

TheindenturesunderwhichtheSeniorNotesandDebentureswereissuedcontaincertaincovenantsandagreements,includinglimitationsontheabilityofCSCHoldingsanditsrestrictedsubsidiariesto(i)incurorguaranteeadditionalindebtedness,(ii)makeinvestmentsorotherrestrictedpayments,(iii)createliens,(iv)sellassetsandsubsidiarystock,(v)paydividendsormakeotherdistributionsorrepurchaseorredeemourcapitalstockorsubordinateddebt,(vi)engageincertaintransactionswithaffiliates,(vii)enterintoagreementsthatrestrictthepaymentofdividendsbysubsidiariesortherepaymentofintercompanyloansandadvances,and(viii)engageinmergersor

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Issuer Date Issued Maturity Date Interest

Rate Principal Amount

Carrying Amount(c)

CSCHoldings(a) February6,1998 February15,2018 7.875%$ 300,000 $ 299,091CSCHoldings(a) July21,1998 July15,2018 7.625% 500,000 498,942CSCHoldings(b) February12,2009 February15,2019 8.625% 526,000 511,079CSCHoldings(b) November15,2011 November15,2021 6.750% 1,000,000 985,640CSCHoldings(b) May23,2014 June1,2024 5.250% 750,000 737,500Cablevision(b) September23,2009 September15,2017 8.625% 900,000 891,238Cablevision(b) April15,2010 April15,2018 7.750% 750,000 744,402Cablevision(b) April15,2010 April15,2020 8.000% 500,000 494,410Cablevision(b) September27,2012 September15,2022 5.875% 649,024 638,709Total $ 5,801,011

(a) ThedebenturesarenotredeemablebytheCompanypriortomaturity.

(b) TheCompanymayredeemsomeorallofthenotesatanytimeataspecified"make-whole"priceplusaccruedandunpaidinteresttotheredemptiondate.

(c) Thecarryingamountofthenotesisnetoftheunamortizeddeferredfinancingcostsand/ordiscounts/premiums.

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consolidations,ineachcasesubjecttocertainexceptions.Theindenturesalsocontaincertaincustomaryeventsofdefault.

Repurchases of Cablevision Senior Notes

InJanuary2014,Cablevisionrepurchasedwithcashonhand$27,831aggregateprincipalamountofitsthenoutstanding5.875%seniornotesdueSeptember15,2022(the"2022Notes").InOctober2014,Cablevisionrepurchasedwithcashonhandanadditional$9,200aggregateprincipalamountofthe2022Notes.Inconnectionwiththeserepurchases,Cablevisionrecordedagainfromtheextinguishmentofdebtof$934,netoffees,andawrite-offofapproximately$1,436ofunamortizeddeferredfinancingcostsassociatedwiththesenotes.

Debt Transaction Subsequent to Merger

InconnectionwiththeMerger,inOctober2015,Fincoborrowedanaggregateprincipalamountof$3,800,000undertheTermCreditFacilityandenteredintorevolvingloancommitmentsinanaggregateprincipalamountof$2,000,000.TheTermCreditFacilitywastomatureonOctober9,2022andtheRevolvingCreditFacilitywastomatureonOctober9,2020(seediscussionbelowregardingtheextensionamendments).Inaddition,onJune21,2016andJuly21,2016,theCompanyenteredintoincrementalloanassumptionagreementswherebytheRevolvingCreditFacilitywasincreasedby$70,000and$35,000,respectively,to$2,105,000.

Fincoalsoissued$1,800,000aggregateprincipalamountofthe2023Notes,$2,000,000aggregateprincipalamountofthe2025Notes,and$1,000,000aggregateprincipalamountofthe2025GuaranteedNotes.

OnJune21,2016,immediatelyfollowingtheMerger,FincomergedwithandintoCSCHoldings,withCSCHoldingssurvivingthemerger(the"CSCHoldingsMerger"),andtheMergerNotesandtheCreditFacilitiesbecameobligationsofCSCHoldings.The2025GuaranteedNotesareguaranteedonaseniorbasisbyeachrestrictedsubsidiaryofCSCHoldings(otherthanCSCTKR,LLCanditssubsidiaries,whichownandoperatetheNewJerseycabletelevisionsystems,CablevisionLightpath,Inc.andanysubsidiariesofCSCHoldingsthatare"ExcludedSubsidiaries"undertheindenturegoverningthe2025GuaranteedNotes)(suchsubsidiaries,the"InitialGuarantors")andtheobligationsundertheCreditFacilitiesare(i)guaranteedonaseniorbasisbyeachInitialGuarantorand(ii)securedonafirstprioritybasisbycapitalstockheldbyCSCHoldingsandtheguarantorsincertainsubsidiariesofCSCHoldings,subjecttocertainexclusionsandlimitations.

AlticeusedtheproceedsfromtheTermCreditFacilityandtheMergerNotes,togetherwithanequitycontributionfromAlticeanditsCo-InvestorsandexistingcashatCablevision,to(a)financetheMerger,(b)refinancethecreditagreement,datedasofApril17,2013(the"PreviousCreditFacility"),amongCSCHoldings,certainsubsidiariesofCSCHoldingsandthelenderspartythereto($2,030,699outstandingatMergerDate),(c)repaytheseniorsecuredcreditagreement,datedasofOctober12,2012,amongNewsdayLLC,CSCHoldings,andthelenderspartythereto(the"PreviousNewsdayCreditFacility")of$480,000atMergerDebt,and(d)payrelatedfeesandexpenses.

TheCreditFacilitiespermitCSCHoldingstorequestrevolvingloans,swinglineloansorlettersofcreditfromtherevolvinglenders,swinglinelendersorissuingbanks,asapplicable,thereunder,from

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timetotimepriortoOctober9,2020,unlessthecommitmentsundertheRevolvingCreditFacilityhavebeenpreviouslyterminated.

LoanscomprisingeachEurodollarBorrowingorABRBorrowing,asapplicable,bearinterestatarateperannumequaltotheAdjustedLIBORateortheAlternateBaseRate,asapplicable,plustheApplicableMargin,wheretheApplicableMarginmeans:inrespectofrevolvingcreditloanswithrespecttoanyEurodollarLoan,3.25%perannumand(ii)withrespecttoanyABRLoan,2.25%perannum.

OnSeptember9,2016,CSCHoldingsenteredintoanamendment(the"ExtensionAmendment")totheCreditFacilitiesandtheincrementalloanassumptionagreementsdatedJune21,2016andJuly21,2016betweenCSCHoldingsandcertainlenderspartythereto(the"ExtendingLenders")pursuanttowhicheachExtendingLenderagreedtoextendthematurityofitsTermCreditFacilityundertheCreditFacilitiestoOctober11,2024andtocertainotheramendmentstotheCreditFacilities.InOctober2016,CSCHoldingsusedthenetproceedsfromthesaleof$1,310,000aggregateprincipalamountof5.5%seniorguaranteednotesdue2027(the"2027GuaranteedNotes")(afterthedeductionoffeesandexpenses)toprepayoutstandingloansundertheTermCreditFacilitythatwerenotextendedpursuanttotheExtensionAmendment.ThetotalaggregateprincipalamountoftheTermCreditFacility,aftergivingeffecttotheuseofproceedsofthe2027GuaranteedNotes,is$2,500,000(the"ExtendedTermLoan").TheExtendedTermLoanwaseffectiveonOctober11,2016.InconnectionwiththeprepaymentoftheTermCreditFacility,theCompanywrote-offthedeferredfinancingcostsandtheunamortizeddiscountrelatedtotheexistingtermloanaggregating$102,894.Additionally,theCompanyrecordeddeferredfinancingcostsandanoriginalissuediscountof$7,249and$6,250,respectively,whicharebothbeingamortizedtointerestexpenseoverthetermoftheExtendedTermLoan.

OnDecember9,2016,theCreditFacilitieswereamendedtoincreasetheavailabilityundertheRevolvingCreditFacilityfrom$2,105,000to$2,300,000andextendthematurityon$2,280,000ofthisfacilitytoNovember30,2021.Theremaining$20,000willmatureonOctober9,2020.TheCreditFacilitiesrequireCSCHoldingstoprepayoutstandingtermloans,subjecttocertainexceptionsanddeductions,with(i)100%ofthenetcashproceedsofcertainassetsales,subjecttoreinvestmentrightsandcertainotherexceptions,and(ii)commencingwiththefirstfullfiscalyearaftertheconsummationoftheMerger,aratableshare(basedontheoutstandingprincipalamountoftheExtendedTermLoandividedbythesumoftheoutstandingprincipalamountofallparipassuindebtednessandtheExtendedTermLoan)of50%oftheannualexcesscashflowofCSCHoldingsanditsrestrictedsubsidiaries,whichwillbereducedto0%iftheConsolidatedNetSeniorSecuredLeverageRatioofCSCHoldingsislessthanorequalto4.5to1.

UndertheTermCreditFacility,CSCHoldingswasrequiredtomakeandmadescheduledquarterlypaymentof$9,500beginningwiththefiscalquarterendingSeptember30,2016.UndertheExtendedTermLoan,CSCHoldingsisrequiredtomakescheduledquarterlypaymentsequalto0.25%oftheprincipalamountoftheExtendedTermLoan,withtheremainingbalancescheduledtobepaidonOctober11,2024,beginningwiththefiscalquarterendingMarch31,2017.

InterestwillbecalculatedundertheExtendedTermLoansubjecttoa"floor"applicabletotheAdjustedLIBORateof0.75%perannum,andtheApplicableMarginis(1)withrespecttoanyABRLoan,2.00%perannumand(2)withrespecttoanyEurodollarLoan,3.00%perannum.Ifthe

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AdjustedLIBORatefortheExtendedTermLoanislessthan0.75%foranygivenperiod,theinterestrateisfixedat3.75%perannum.

TheCreditFacilitiesincludenegativecovenantsthataresubstantiallysimilartothenegativecovenantscontainedintheindenturesunderwhichtheMergerNoteswereissued(seediscussionbelow).TheCreditFacilitiesincludeonefinancialmaintenancecovenant(solelyforthebenefitoftheRevolvingCreditFacility),consistingofamaximumConsolidatedNetSeniorSecuredLeverageRatioof5.0to1,whichwillbetestedonthelastdayofanyfiscalquarterbutonlyifonsuchdaythereareoutstandingborrowingsundertheRevolvingCreditFacility(includingswinglineloansbutexcludinganycashcollateralizedlettersofcreditandundrawnlettersofcreditnottoexceed$15,000).TheCreditFacilitiesalsocontaincertaincustomaryrepresentationsandwarranties,affirmativecovenantsandeventsofdefault(including,amongothers,aneventofdefaultuponachangeofcontrol).Ifaneventofdefaultoccurs,theobligationsundertheCreditFacilitiesmaybeaccelerated.

TotalamountspayablebytheCompanyunderitsvariousdebtobligationsoutstanding,includingthedebttransactionsubsequenttothemergerdiscussedaboveandincludingnotespayable,collateralizedindebtedness,andcapitalleases,duringtheperiodsshownbelow,areasfollows:

NOTE 11. DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS AND COLLATERALIZED INDEBTEDNESS

TheCompanyhasenteredintovarioustransactionstolimittheexposureagainstequitypriceriskonitssharesofComcastCorporation("Comcast")commonstock.TheCompanyhasmonetizedallofitsstockholdingsinComcastthroughtheexecutionofprepaidforwardcontracts,collateralizedbyanequivalentamountoftherespectiveunderlyingstock.Atmaturity,thecontractsprovidefortheoptiontodelivercashorsharesofComcaststockwithavaluedeterminedbyreferencetotheapplicablestockpriceatmaturity.Thesecontracts,atmaturity,areexpectedtooffsetdeclinesinthefairvalueofthesesecuritiesbelowthehedgepricepersharewhileallowingtheCompanytoretainupsideappreciationfromthehedgepricepersharetotherelevantcapprice.

TheCompanyreceivedcashproceedsuponexecutionoftheprepaidforwardcontractsdiscussedabovewhichhasbeenreflectedascollateralizedindebtednessintheaccompanyingconsolidatedbalancesheets.Inaddition,theCompanyseparatelyaccountsfortheequityderivativecomponentoftheprepaidforwardcontracts.Theseequityderivativeshavenotbeendesignatedashedgesforaccountingpurposes.Therefore,thenetfairvaluesoftheequityderivativeshavebeenreflectedintheaccompanyingconsolidatedbalancesheetsasanassetorliabilityandthenetincreasesordecreasesinthefairvalueoftheequityderivativecomponentoftheprepaidforwardcontractsareincludedingain(loss)onderivativecontractsintheaccompanyingconsolidatedstatementsofoperations.

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Years Ending December 31, 2017 $ 1,719,1802018 2,103,4412019 557,3482020 526,3402021 1,200,256Thereafter 9,884,024

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AlloftheCompany'smonetizationtransactionsareobligationsofitswholly-ownedsubsidiariesthatarenotpartoftheRestrictedGroup;however,CSCHoldingshasprovidedguaranteesofthesubsidiaries'ongoingcontractpaymentexpenseobligationsandpotentialpaymentsthatcouldbedueasaresultofanearlyterminationevent(asdefinedintheagreements).Ifanyoneofthesecontractswereterminatedpriortoitsscheduledmaturitydate,theCompanywouldbeobligatedtorepaythefairvalueofthecollateralizedindebtednesslessthesumofthefairvaluesoftheunderlyingstockandequitycollar,calculatedattheterminationdate.

TheCompanymonitorsthefinancialinstitutionsthatarecounterpartiestoitsequityderivativecontractsanditdiversifiesitsequityderivativecontractsamongvariouscounterpartiestomitigateexposuretoanysinglefinancialinstitution.

ThefollowingrepresentsthelocationoftheassetsandliabilitiesassociatedwiththeCompany'sderivativeinstrumentswithintheconsolidatedbalancesheets:

Unrealizedandrealizedgains(losses)relatedtoCompany'sequityderivativecontractsrelatedtotheComcastcommonstockfortheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016andtheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014of$(36,283),$104,927,and$(45,055),respectively,arereflectedingain(loss)onequityderivativecontracts,netintheCompany'sconsolidatedstatementsofoperations.

FortheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016andtheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,theCompanyrecordedagain(loss)oninvestmentsof$129,510,$(33,935)and$129,832,respectively,representingthenetincrease(decrease)inthefairvaluesofallinvestmentsecuritiespledgedascollateral.

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Asset

Derivatives Liability

Derivatives Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Balance Sheet Location

Fair Value at December 31, 2015

Prepaidforwardcontracts Currentderivativecontracts $ 10,333 $ 2,706Prepaidforwardcontracts Long-termderivativecontracts 72,075 —

$ 82,408 $ 2,706

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Settlements of Collateralized Indebtedness

ThefollowingtablesummarizesthesettlementoftheCompany'scollateralizedindebtednessrelatingtoComcastsharesthatweresettledbydeliveringcashequaltothecollateralizedloanvalue,netofthevalueoftherelatedequityderivativecontracts.

ThecashwasobtainedfromtheproceedsofnewmonetizationcontractscoveringanequivalentnumberofComcastshares.ThetermsofthenewcontractsallowtheCompanytoretainupsideparticipationinComcastsharesuptoeachrespectivecontract'supsideappreciationlimitwithdownsideexposurelimitedtotherespectivehedgeprice.

NOTE 12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

Thefairvaluehierarchyisbasedoninputstovaluationtechniquesthatareusedtomeasurefairvaluethatareeitherobservableorunobservable.Observableinputsreflectassumptionsmarketparticipantswoulduseinpricinganassetorliabilitybasedonmarketdataobtainedfromindependentsourceswhileunobservableinputsreflectareportingentity'spricingbasedupontheirownmarketassumptions.Thefairvaluehierarchyconsistsofthefollowingthreelevels:

• LevelI—Quotedpricesforidenticalinstrumentsinactivemarkets.

• LevelII—Quotedpricesforsimilarinstrumentsinactivemarkets;quotedpricesforidenticalorsimilarinstrumentsinmarketsthatarenotactive;andmodel-derivedvaluationswhoseinputsareobservableorwhosesignificantvaluedriversareobservable.

• LevelIII—Instrumentswhosesignificantvaluedriversareunobservable.

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January 1 to June 20, 2016

Year Ended December 31,

2015 Numberofshares(a) 10,802,118 26,815,368Collateralizedindebtednesssettled $ (273,519) $ (569,562)Derivativecontractssettled (8,075) (69,675)

(281,594) (639,237)Proceedsfromnewmonetizationcontracts 337,149 774,703Netcashreceipt $ 55,555 $ 135,466

(a) Shareamountsadjustedforthe2for1stocksplitinFebruary2017.

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Thefollowingtablepresentsforeachofthesehierarchylevels,theCompany'sfinancialassetsandfinancialliabilitiesthataremeasuredatfairvalueonarecurringbasis:

TheCompany'scashequivalents,investmentsecuritiesandinvestmentsecuritiespledgedascollateralareclassifiedwithinLevelIofthefairvaluehierarchybecausetheyarevaluedusingquotedmarketprices.

TheCompany'sprepaidforwardcontractsreflectedasderivativecontractsandliabilitiesunderderivativecontractsontheCompany'sbalancesheetsarevaluedusingmarket-basedinputstovaluationmodels.Thesevaluationmodelsrequireavarietyofinputs,includingcontractualterms,marketprices,yieldcurves,andmeasuresofvolatility.Whenappropriate,valuationsareadjustedforvariousfactorssuchasliquidity,bid/offerspreadsandcreditriskconsiderations.Suchadjustmentsaregenerallybasedonavailablemarketevidence.Sincemodelinputscangenerallybeverifiedanddonotinvolvesignificantmanagementjudgment,theCompanyhasconcludedthattheseinstrumentsshouldbeclassifiedwithinLevelIIofthefairvaluehierarchy.

Inaddition,seeNote9foradiscussionofimpairmentchargesrelatedtononfinancialassetsnotmeasuredatfairvalueonarecurringbasis.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Thefollowingmethodsandassumptionswereusedtoestimatefairvalueofeachclassoffinancialinstrumentsforwhichitispracticabletoestimate:

Credit Facility Debt, Collateralized Indebtedness, Senior Notes and Debentures, Senior Guaranteed Notes and Notes Payable

ThefairvaluesofeachoftheCompany'sdebtinstrumentsarebasedonquotedmarketpricesforthesameorsimilarissuesoronthecurrentratesofferedtotheCompanyforinstrumentsofthesameremainingmaturities.Thefairvalueofnotespayableisbasedprimarilyonthepresentvalueoftheremainingpaymentsdiscountedattheborrowingcost.

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At December 31, 2015 Level I Level II Level III Total Assets: Moneymarketfunds $ 922,765 $ — $ — $ 922,765Investmentsecurities 130 — — 130Investmentsecuritiespledgedascollateral 1,211,982 — — 1,211,982Prepaidforwardcontracts — 82,408 — 82,408

Liabilities: Prepaidforwardcontracts — 2,706 — 2,706

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Thecarryingvalues,estimatedfairvalues,andclassificationunderthefairvaluehierarchyoftheCompany'sfinancialinstruments,excludingthosethatarecarriedatfairvalueintheaccompanyingconsolidatedbalancesheets,aresummarizedasfollows:

ThefairvalueestimatesrelatedtotheCompany'sdebtinstrumentsandseniornotesreceivablepresentedabovearemadeataspecificpointintime,basedonrelevantmarketinformationandinformationaboutthefinancialinstrument.Theseestimatesaresubjectiveinnatureandinvolveuncertaintiesandmattersofsignificantjudgmentsandthereforecannotbedeterminedwithprecision.Changesinassumptionscouldsignificantlyaffecttheestimates.

NOTE 13. INCOME TAXES

IncometaxexpenseattributabletotheCompany'scontinuingoperationsconsistsofthefollowingcomponents:

IncometaxbenefitattributabletodiscontinuedoperationsfortheyearendedDecember31,2015of$8,731iscomprisedofcurrentanddeferredincometaxbenefitof$111and$8,620,respectively.IncometaxexpenseattributabletodiscontinuedoperationsfortheyearendedDecember31,2014of$2,206iscomprisedofcurrentanddeferredincometaxexpenseof$108and$2,098,respectively.

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December 31, 2015

Fair Value Hierarchy

Carrying Amount

Estimated Fair Value

Debtinstruments: Creditfacilitydebt LevelII $ 2,514,454 $ 2,525,654Collateralizedindebtedness LevelII 1,191,324 1,176,396Seniornotesanddebentures LevelII 5,801,011 5,756,608Notespayable LevelII 14,544 14,483

Totaldebtinstruments $ 9,521,333 $ 9,473,141

January 1 to June 20, 2016

Year Ended December 31,

2015

Year Ended December 31,

2014 Currentexpense: Federal $ 6,473 $ 4,844 $ 6,122State 1,917 15,869 2,788

8,390 20,713 8,910Deferred(benefit)expense: Federal 93,253 97,927 135,873State 22,897 35,469 23,906

116,150 133,396 159,779Tax(benefit)expenserelatingtouncertaintaxpositions 308 763 (52,921)Incometaxexpense $ 124,848 $ 154,872 $ 115,768

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Theincometax(benefit)expenseattributabletotheCompany'scontinuingoperationsdiffersfromtheamountderivedbyapplyingthestatutoryfederalratetopretaxincomeprincipallyduetotheeffectofthefollowingitems:

ThetaxeffectsoftemporarydifferenceswhichgiverisetosignificantportionsofdeferredtaxassetsorliabilitiesandthecorrespondingvaluationallowanceatDecember31,2015areasfollows.

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Year Ended December 31,

2015

Year Ended December 31,

2014 Federaltaxexpenseatstatutoryrate $ 100,926 $ 119,931 $ 148,803Stateincometaxes,netoffederalimpact 14,825 18,874 19,059Changesinthevaluationallowance 86 (902) (344)Changesinthestateratesusedtomeasuredeferredtaxes,netoffederalimpact — (1,006) (322)Taxexpense(benefit)relatingtouncertaintaxpositions 178 574 (52,914)NewYorktaxreform — 16,334 (2,050)Non-deductibleofficers'compensation 462 846 1,532Non-deductiblemergertransactioncosts 9,392 — —Othernon-deductibleexpenses 1,337 3,099 3,697Researchcredit (850) (2,630) (2,634)Adjustmenttoprioryeartaxexpense — (515) (192)Other,net (1,508) 267 1,133Incometaxexpense $ 124,848 $ 154,872 $ 115,768

DeferredTaxAsset(Liability) Current NOLsandtaxcreditcarryforwards $ 76,007Compensationandbenefitplans 80,831Allowancefordoubtfulaccounts 2,196Mergertransactioncosts 7,332Inventory 7,135Other 26,216Deferredtaxasset 199,717

Valuationallowance (2,098)Netdeferredtaxasset,current 197,619

Investments (163,396)Prepaidexpenses (19,627)Deferredtaxliability,current (183,023)

Netdeferredtaxasset,current $ 14,596

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TheCompanyusedthe'with-and-without'approachtodeterminetherecognitionandmeasurementofexcesstaxbenefits.Cashflowsresultingfromexcesstaxbenefitswereclassifiedascashflowsfromfinancingactivities.Excesstaxbenefitsarerealizedtaxbenefitsfromtaxdeductionsforoptionsexercisedandrestrictedsharesissuedinexcessofthedeferredtaxassetattributabletoshare-basedcompensationexpenseforsuchawards.TheCompanyrealizedexcesstaxbenefitof$82,$5,694and$336fortheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,andfortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively,resultinginanincreasetopaid-in-capital.

DeferredtaxassetshaveresultedprimarilyfromtheCompany'sfuturedeductibletemporarydifferencesandNOLs.Inassessingtherealizabilityofdeferredtaxassets,managementconsiderswhetheritismorelikelythannotthatsomeportionorallofthedeferredtaxassetwillnotberealized.TheCompany'sabilitytorealizeitsdeferredtaxassetsdependsuponthegenerationofsufficientfuturetaxableincomeandtaxplanningstrategiestoallowfortheutilizationofitsNOLsanddeductibletemporarydifferences.Ifsuchestimatesandrelatedassumptionschangeinthefuture,theCompanymayberequiredtorecordadditionalvaluationallowancesagainstitsdeferredtaxassets,resultinginadditionalincometaxexpenseintheCompany'sconsolidatedstatementsofincome.Managementevaluatestherealizabilityofthedeferredtaxassetsandtheneedforadditionalvaluationallowancesquarterly.Atthistime,basedoncurrentfactsandcircumstances,managementbelievesthatitismorelikelythannotthattheCompanywillrealizebenefitforitsgrossdeferredtaxassets,exceptthosedeferredtaxassetsagainstwhichavaluationallowancehasbeenrecordedwhichrelatetocertainstateNOLs.

Inthenormalcourseofbusiness,theCompanyengagesintransactionsinwhichtheincometaxconsequencesmaybeuncertain.TheCompany'sincometaxreturnsarefiledbasedoninterpretationoftaxlawsandregulations.Suchincometaxreturnsaresubjecttoexaminationbytaxingauthorities.Forfinancialstatementpurposes,theCompanyonlyrecognizestaxpositionsthatitbelievesaremorelikelythannotofbeingsustained.Thereisconsiderablejudgmentinvolvedindeterminingwhetherpositionstakenorexpectedtobetakenonthetaxreturnaremorelikelythannotofbeingsustained.

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Noncurrent NOLsandtaxcreditcarryforwards $ 36,866Compensationandbenefitplans 97,005Partnershipinvestments 123,529Investments 9,798Other 9,201Deferredtaxasset 276,399

Valuationallowance (2,816)Netdeferredtaxasset,noncurrent 273,583

Fixedassetsandintangibles (978,418)Deferredtaxliability,noncurrent (978,418)Netdeferredtaxliability,noncurrent (704,835)

Totalnetdeferredtaxliability $ (690,239)

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Areconciliationofthebeginningandendingamountofunrecognizedtaxbenefitsassociatedwithuncertaintaxpositions,excludingassociateddeferredtaxbenefitsandaccruedinterest,isasfollows:

Inthesecondquarterof2016,theCompanychangeditsaccountingpolicyonaprospectivebasistopresentinterestexpenserelatingtouncertaintaxpositionsasadditionalinterestexpense.DuringtheperiodendedJune20,2016andDecember31,2015,interestexpenseof$209and$314wasincludedinincometaxexpense,respectively.

ThemostsignificantjurisdictionsinwhichtheCompanyisrequiredtofileincometaxreturnsincludethestatesofNewYork,NewJerseyandConnecticutandtheCityofNewYork.TheStateofNewYorkispresentlyauditingincometaxreturnsforyears2009through2011.

ManagementdoesnotbelievethattheresolutionoftheongoingincometaxexaminationdescribedabovewillhaveamaterialadverseimpactonthefinancialpositionoftheCompany.Changesintheliabilitiesforuncertaintaxpositionswillberecognizedintheinterimperiodinwhichthepositionsareeffectivelysettledorthereisachangeinfactualcircumstances.

NOTE 14. BENEFIT PLANS

Qualified and Non-qualified Defined Benefit Plans

CablevisionRetirementPlans(collectively,the"DefinedBenefitPlans")

TheCompanysponsorsanon-contributoryqualifieddefinedbenefitcashbalanceretirementplan(the"PensionPlan")forthebenefitofnon-unionemployeesotherthanthoseofNewsday,aswellascertainemployeescoveredbyacollectivebargainingagreementinBrooklyn.

TheCompanymaintainsanunfundednon-contributorynon-qualifieddefinedbenefitexcesscashbalanceplan("ExcessCashBalancePlan")coveringcertaincurrentandformeremployeesoftheCompanywhoparticipateinthePensionPlan,aswellasanadditionalunfundednon-contributory,non-qualifieddefinedbenefitplan("CSCSupplementalBenefitPlan")forthebenefitofcertainformerofficersandemployeesoftheCompanywhichprovidedthat,uponretiringonorafternormalretirementage,aparticipantreceivesabenefitequaltoaspecifiedpercentageoftheparticipant'saveragecompensation,asdefined.Allparticipantswere100%vestedintheCSCSupplementalBenefitPlan.ThebenefitsrelatedtotheCSCSupplementalPlanwerepaidtoparticipantsinJanuary2017andtheplanwasterminated.

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Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 4,011Increasesrelatedtoprioryeartaxpositions 316Increasesrelatedtoprioryeartaxpositions (88)Increasesrelatedtocurrentyeartaxpositions 3Settlementspaidincash (220)

Balance at December 31, 2015 4,022Increasesrelatedtoprioryeartaxpositions 3Increasesrelatedtocurrentyeartaxpositions 6

Balance at June 20, 2016 $ 4,031

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NOTE 14. BENEFIT PLANS (Continued)

TheCompanyamendedthePensionPlanandtheExcessCashBalancePlantofreezeparticipationandfuturebenefitaccrualseffectiveDecember31,2013forallCompanyemployeesexceptthosecoveredbyacollectivebargainingagreementinBrooklyn.EffectiveApril1,2015,participationwasfrozenandfuturebenefitaccrualsceasedforemployeescoveredbyacollectivebargainingagreementinBrooklyn.Therefore,afterApril1,2015,noemployeeoftheCompanywhowasnotalreadyaparticipantcouldparticipateintheplansandnofurtherannualPayCredits(acertainpercentageofemployees'eligiblepay)weremade.Existingaccountbalancesundertheplanscontinuetobecreditedwithmonthlyinterestinaccordancewiththetermsoftheplans.

Plan Results for Defined Benefit Plans

SummarizedbelowisthefundedstatusandtheamountsrecordedontheCompany'sconsolidatedbalancesheetsforalloftheCompany'sDefinedBenefitPlansatDecember31,2015:

TheaccumulatedbenefitobligationfortheCompany'sDefinedBenefitPlansaggregated$403,963atDecember31,2015.

TheCompany'snetfundedstatusrelatingtoitsDefinedBenefitPlansatDecember31,2015areasfollows:

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Changeinprojectedbenefitobligation: Projectedbenefitobligationatbeginningofyear $ 430,846Servicecost 344Interestcost 15,523Actuarial(gain)loss (14,912)Curtailments —Benefitspaid (27,838)Projectedbenefitobligationatendofyear 403,963

Changeinplanassets: Fairvalueofplanassetsatbeginningofyear 303,676Actualreturn(loss)onplanassets,net (3,921)Employercontributions 25,929Benefitspaid (27,838)Fairvalueofplanassetsatendofyear 297,846

Unfundedstatusatendofyear $ (106,117)

DefinedBenefitPlans $ (106,117)Less:Currentportionrelatedtononqualifiedplans 6,889Long-termdefinedbenefitplanobligations $ (99,228)

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Componentsofthenetperiodicbenefitcost,recordedinotheroperatingexpenses,fortheDefinedBenefitPlansfortheperiodJanuary1,2016toJune20,2016andfortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,areasfollows:

Plan Assumptions for Defined Benefit Plans

Weighted-averageassumptionsusedtodeterminenetperiodiccost(madeatthebeginningoftheyear)andbenefitobligations(madeattheendoftheyear)fortheDefinedBenefitPlansareasfollows:

ThediscountrateusedbytheCompanyincalculatingthenetperiodicbenefitcostfortheCashBalancePlanandtheExcessCashBalancePlanwasdeterminedbasedontheexpectedfuturebenefit

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January 1, 2016 to

June 20, 2016

Year ended December 31,

2015

Year ended December 31,

2014 Servicecost $ — $ 344 $ 774Interestcost 7,130 15,523 18,040Expectedreturnonplanassets,net (3,565) (8,297) (9,548)Recognizedactuarialloss(reclassifiedfromaccumulatedothercomprehensiveloss) (1,446) 1,294 2,364

Settlement(income)loss(reclassifiedfromaccumulatedothercomprehensiveloss)(a) 1,655 3,822 5,348

Netperiodicbenefitcost $ 3,774 $ 12,686 $ 16,978

(a) AsaresultofbenefitpaymentstoterminatedorretiredindividualsexceedingtheserviceandinterestcostsforthePensionPlanandtheExcessCashBalancePensionPlanduringtheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,andyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,theCompanyrecognizedanon-cashsettlementlossthatrepresentedtheaccelerationoftherecognitionofaportionofthepreviouslyunrecognizedactuariallossesrecordedinaccumulatedothercomprehensivelossontheCompany'sconsolidatedbalancesheetsrelatingtotheseplans.

Weighted-Average Assumptions

Net Periodic Benefit Cost

Benefit Obligations

December 31, 2015

January 1, 2016 to

June 20, 2016

Year ended December 31,

2015

Year ended December 31,

2014 Discountrate(a) 3.76% 3.83% 4.24% 3.94%Rateofincreaseinfuturecompensationlevels —% —% 3.50% —%Expectedrateofreturnonplanassets(PensionPlanonly) 3.97% 4.03% 4.53% N/A

(a) Thediscountratesof3.76%,3.83%,and4.24%fortheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,andyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively,representtheaverageofthequarterlydiscountratesusedtoremeasuretheCompany'sprojectedbenefitobligationandnetperiodicbenefitcostinconnectionwiththerecognitionofsettlementlossesdiscussedabove.

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paymentsfortheplansandfromtheTowersWatsonU.S.RateLink:40-90DiscountRateModel.Themodelwasdevelopedbyexaminingtheyieldsonselectedhighlyratedcorporatebonds.

TheCompany'sexpectedlong-termreturnonPensionPlanassetsisbasedonaperiodicreviewandmodelingoftheplan'sassetallocationstructureoveralong-termhorizon.Expectationsofreturnsandriskforeachassetclassarethemostimportantoftheassumptionsusedinthereviewandmodelingandarebasedoncomprehensivereviewsofhistoricaldata,forwardlookingeconomicoutlook,andeconomic/financialmarkettheory.Theexpectedlong-termrateofreturnwaschosenasabestestimateandwasdeterminedby(a)historicalrealreturns,netofinflation,fortheassetclassescoveredbytheinvestmentpolicy,and(b)projectionsofinflationoverthelong-termperiodduringwhichbenefitsarepayabletoplanparticipants.

Pension Plan Assets and Investment Policy

TheweightedaverageassetallocationsofthePensionPlanatDecember31,2015areasfollows:

ThePensionPlan'sinvestmentobjectivesreflectanoveralllowrisktolerancetostockmarketvolatility.ThisstrategyallowsforthePensionPlantoinvestinportfoliosthatwouldobtainarateofreturnthroughouteconomiccycles,commensuratewiththeinvestmentriskandcashflowneedsofthePensionPlan.TheinvestmentsheldinthePensionPlanarereadilymarketableandcanbesoldtofundbenefitpaymentobligationsoftheplanastheybecomepayable.

InvestmentallocationdecisionsareformallymadebytheAlticeUSABenefitsCommittee,whichtakesintoaccountinvestmentadviceprovidedbyitsexternalinvestmentconsultant.Theinvestmentconsultanttakesintoaccountexpectedlong-termrisk,return,correlation,andotherprudentinvestmentassumptionswhenrecommendingassetclassesandinvestmentmanagerstotheCompany'sInvestmentandBenefitCommittee.ThemajorcategoriesofthePensionPlanassetsarecashequivalentsandbondswhicharemarked-to-marketonadailybasis.DuetothePensionPlan'ssignificantholdingsinlong-termgovernmentandnon-governmentfixedincomesecurities,thePensionPlan'sassetsaresubjectedtointerestraterisk;specifically,arisinginterestrateenvironment.Consequently,anincreaseininterestratesmaycauseadecreasetotheoverallliabilityofthePensionPlanthuscreatingahedgeagainstrisinginterestrates.Inaddition,aportionofthePensionPlan'sbondportfolioisinvestedinforeigndebtsecuritieswheretherecouldbeforeigncurrencyrisksassociatedwiththem,aswellasinnon-governmentsecuritieswhicharesubjecttocreditriskofthebondissuerdefaultingoninterestand/orprincipalpayments.

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Plan Assets at December 31,

2015 AssetClass: Mutualfunds 39%Fixedincomesecurities 61Cashequivalentsandother —

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Investments at Estimated Fair Value

ThefairvaluesoftheassetsofthePensionPlanatDecember31,2015byassetclassareasfollows:

ThefairvaluesofmutualfundsandcashequivalentswerederivedfromquotedmarketpricesthatthePensionPlanadministratorhastheabilitytoaccess.

Thefairvaluesofcorporateandgovernmentdebt,treasurysecuritiesandasset-backsecuritieswerederivedfrombidsreceivedfromavendororbrokernotavailableinanactivemarketthatthePensionPlanadministratorhastheabilitytoaccess.

Defined Contribution Plans

TheCompanyalsomaintainstheCablevision401(k)SavingsPlan,acontributoryqualifieddefinedcontributionplanforthebenefitofnon-unionemployeesoftheCompany.EmployeescancontributeapercentageofeligibleannualcompensationandtheCompanywillmakeamatchingcashcontributionordiscretionarycontribution,asdefinedintheplan.Inaddition,theCompanymaintainsanunfundednon-qualifiedexcesssavingsplanforwhichtheCompanyprovidesamatchingcontributionsimilartotheCablevision401(k)SavingsPlan.

ApplicableemployeesoftheCompanyareeligibleforanenhancedemployermatchingcontribution,aswellasayear-endemployerdiscretionarycontributiontotheCablevision401(k)SavingsPlanandtheCablevisionExcessSavingsPlan.

Thecostassociatedwiththeseplans(includingtheenhancedemployermatchinganddiscretionarycontributions)was$26,964,$61,343and$65,725fortheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,andyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively.

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Asset Class Level I Level II Level III Total Mutualfunds $ 117,174 $ — $ — $ 117,174Fixedincomesecuritiesheldinaportfolio: Foreignissuedcorporatedebt — 12,825 — 12,825U.S.corporatedebt — 54,005 — 54,005Governmentdebt — 8,273 — 8,273U.S.Treasurysecurities — 90,414 — 90,414Asset-backedsecurities — 18,563 — 18,563

Cashequivalents(a) 893 — — 893Total(b) $ 118,067 $ 184,080 $ — $ 302,147

(a) Representsaninvestmentinamoneymarketfund.

(b) ExcludescashandnetpayablesrelatingtothesaleofsecuritiesthatwerenotsettledasofDecember31,2015.

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NOTE 15. EQUITY AND LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLANS

Equity Plans

InconnectionwiththeMerger,outstandingequity-basedawardsgrantedundertheCompany'sequityplanswerecancelledandconvertedintoarighttoreceivecashbaseduponthe$34.90perSharemergerpriceinaccordancewiththeoriginaltermsoftheawards.OntheMergerDate,theCompanyhad11,880,700stockoptions,3,769,485restrictedshares,1,724,940restrictedstockunitsissuedtoemployeesand466,283restrictedstockunitsissuedtonon-employeedirectorsoutstanding.Theaggregatepaymentwas$439,167andrepresentsaportionofthemergerconsideration.Approximately$63,484ofcompensationcostsrelatedtotheaccelerationofthevestingoftheseawardsinconnectionwiththeMergerandtherelatedemployerpayrolltaxesof$7,929wererecordedontheblacklineandthereforearenotreflectedineitherthePredecessororSuccessorperiods.

InMarch2015,theCompany'sBoardofDirectorsapprovedtheCablevisionSystemsCorporation2015EmployeeStockPlan("2015Plan"),whichwasapprovedbyCablevision'sstockholdersatitsannualstockholdersmeetingonMay21,2015.Underthe2015Plan,theCompanywasauthorizedtograntstockoptions,restrictedshares,restrictedstockunits,stockappreciationrights,andotherequity-basedawards.AsofDecember31,2015,79,780equitybasedawardshadbeengrantedunderthe2015Plan.

TheCompanyalsohadanemployeestockplan("2006Plan")underwhichitwasauthorizedtograntincentivestockoptions,nonqualifiedstockoptions,restrictedshares,restrictedstockunits,stockappreciationrightsandotherequity-basedawardsanda2006StockPlanforNon-EmployeeDirectors,wherebytheCompanywasauthorizedtograntnonqualifiedstockoptions,restrictedstockunitsandotherequity-basedawards.In2015and2014,theCompanygranteditsnon-employeedirectorsanaggregateof73,056and66,421restrictedstockunits,respectively.Totalnon-employeedirectorrestrictedstockunitsoutstandingasofDecember31,2015were466,283.

Sinceshare-basedcompensationexpenseisbasedonawardsthatareultimatelyexpectedtovest,suchcompensationexpensewasreducedforestimatedforfeitures.Forfeitureswereestimatedbasedprimarilyonhistoricalexperience.

Thefollowingtablepresentstheshare-basedcompensationexpenserecognizedbytheCompanyasotheroperatingexpenses:

Anincometaxbenefitof$10,357,$26,718and$17,801wasrecognizedincontinuingoperationsresultingfromshare-basedcompensationexpensefortheperiodfromJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016andyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively.

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January 1, 2016 to

June 20, 2016

Year ended December 31,

2015

Year ended December 31,

2014 Stockoptions $ 3,848 $ 9,159 $ 7,573Restrictedsharesandrestrictedstockunits 20,930 51,162 36,411Share-basedcompensationrelatedtoequityclassifiedawards 24,778 60,321 43,984

Othershare-basedcompensation 453 4,965 —Totalshare-basedcompensation $ 25,231 $ 65,286 $ 43,984

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CashreceivedfromstockoptionexercisesfortheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,andyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectivelywas$14,411,$18,727and$55,355,respectively.

Valuation Assumptions—Stock Options

TheCompanycalculatedthefairvalueofeachoptionawardonthedateofgrant.TheCompany'scomputationofexpectedlifewasdeterminedbasedonhistoricalexperienceofsimilarawards,givingconsiderationtothecontractualtermsoftheshare-basedawardsandvestingschedules,orbyusingthesimplifiedmethod(theaverageofthevestingperiodandoptionterm),ifapplicable.TheinterestrateforperiodswithinthecontractuallifeofthestockoptionwasbasedoninterestyieldsforU.S.Treasuryinstrumentsineffectatthetimeofgrant.TheCompany'scomputationofexpectedvolatilitywasbasedonhistoricalvolatilityofitscommonstock.

Thefollowingassumptionswereusedtocalculatethefairvaluesofstockoptionawardsgrantedinthefirstquarterof2015and2014:

Share-Based Payment Award Activity

ThefollowingtablesummarizesactivityrelatingtoCompanyemployeeswhoheldCablevisionstockoptionsfortheperiodJanuary1,2016toJune20,2016andfortheyearendedDecember31,2015:

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2015 2014 Risk-freeinterestrate 1.82% 2.12%Expectedlife(inyears) 8 6.5Dividendyield 3.63% 3.79%Volatility 39.98% 42.80%Grantdatefairvalue $ 5.45 $ 5.27

Weighted Average

Remaining Contractual

Term (in years)

Shares Under Option

Weighted Average Exercise

Price Per Share

Time Vesting Options

Performance Based Vesting

Options

Aggregate Intrinsic Value(a)

Balance,December31,2014 5,097,666 7,633,500 $ 14.41 7.17 $ 79,347Granted 2,000,000 — 19.17 Exercised (353,666) (1,024,283) 12.84

Balance,December31,2015 6,744,000 6,609,217 15.28 6.80 221,900Exercised (744,000) (728,517) 13.97

Balance,June20,2016 6,000,000 5,880,700 $ 15.45

(a) Theaggregateintrinsicvalueiscalculatedasthedifferencebetween(i)theexercisepriceoftheunderlyingawardand(ii)thequotedpriceofCNYGClassAcommonstockonDecember31,2015,asindicated.

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Restricted Stock Award Activity

ThefollowingtablesummarizesactivityrelatingtoCompanyemployeeswhoheldCablevisionrestrictedsharesandrestrictedstockunitsfortheperiodJanuary1,2016toJune20,2016andfortheyearendedDecember31,2015:

Duringthefirstquarterof2016,2,992,463CablevisionrestrictedsharesissuedtoemployeesoftheCompanyvested.Tofulfilltheemployees'statutoryminimumtaxwithholdingobligationsfortheapplicableincomeandotheremploymenttaxes,1,248,875oftheseshares,withanaggregatevalueof$41,469,weresurrenderedtotheCompany.DuringtheyearendedDecember31,2015,2,337,963CablevisionrestrictedsharesissuedtoemployeesoftheCompanyvested.Tofulfilltheemployees'statutoryminimumtaxwithholdingobligationsfortheapplicableincomeandotheremploymenttaxes,1,004,950oftheseshares,withanaggregatevalueof$19,141weresurrenderedtotheCompany.Theseacquiredshareshadbeenclassifiedastreasurystock.

Long-Term Incentive Plan Awards

InMarch2011,theCompany'sBoardofDirectorsapprovedtheCablevisionSystemsCorporation2011CashIncentivePlan,whichwasapprovedbytheCompany'sstockholdersatitsannualstockholdersmeetinginMay2011.TheCompanyrecordedexpensesof$9,169,$27,170and$43,892fortheperiodJanuary1,2016throughJune20,2016,andyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,respectively,relatedtothisplan.

Carried Unit Plan

Subsequenttothemerger,inJuly2016,certainemployeesoftheCompanyanditsaffiliatesreceivedawardsofunitsinaCarryUnitPlanofanentitywhichhasanownershipinterestinthe

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Number of Restricted

Shares

Number of Performance

Restricted Shares

Number of Performance

Based Restricted

Stock Units ("PSU")(a)

Weighted Average Fair

Value Per Share at Date

of Grant Unvestedawardbalance,December31,2014 5,314,870 2,035,300 — $ 15.46Granted 1,747,870 584,400 1,851,700 19.43Vested (1,598,363) (739,600) — 14.48Awardsforfeited (496,629) — (79,270) 17.28

Unvestedawardbalance,December31,2015 4,967,748 1,880,100 1,772,430 17.53Vested (2,239,167) (753,296) — 15.35Awardsforfeited (85,900) — (47,490) 18.38

Unvestedawardbalance,June20,2016 2,642,681 1,126,804 1,724,940

(a) ThePSUsentitledtheemployeetosharesofCNYGcommonstockupto150%ofthenumberofPSUsgranteddependingonthelevelofachievementofthespecifiedperformancecriteria.Iftheminimumperformancethresholdwasnotmet,noshareswereissued.AccrueddividendswerepaidtotheextentthataPSUvestedandtherelatedstockwasissued.

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Company'sparent,NeptuneHolding.Theawardsgenerallywillvestasfollows:50%onthesecondanniversaryofJune21,2016("BaseDate"),25%onthethirdanniversaryoftheBaseDate,and25%onthefourthanniversaryoftheBaseDate.Priortothefourthanniversary,theCompanyhastherighttorepurchasevestedawardsheldbyemployeesupontheirtermination.TheCarryUnitPlanhas259,442,785unitsauthorizedforissuance,ofwhich102,500,000havebeenissuedtoemployeesoftheCompanyand100,300,000havebeenissuedtoemployeesofAlticeandaffiliatedcompanies.

NOTE 16. AFFILIATE AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Equity Method Investments

InSeptember2015,theCompanypurchasedtheminorityinterestinNewsdayHoldingsLLC("NewsdayHoldings")heldbyTribuneMediaCompany("Tribune")forapproximately$8,300.Asaresultofthistransaction,NewsdayHoldingsbecameawholly-ownedsubsidiaryoftheCompany.Inaddition,theindemnityprovidedbytheCompanytoTribuneforcertaintaxesincurredbyTribuneifNewsdayHoldingsoritssubsidiarysoldorotherwisedisposedofNewsdayassetsinataxabletransactionorfailedtomaintainspecifiedminimumoutstandingindebtedness,wasamendedsothattherestrictionperiodlapsedonSeptember2,2015.

SubsequenttotheMerger,inJuly2016,theCompanycompletedthesaleofa75%interestinNewsdayLLC.TheCompanyretainedtheremaining25%ownershipinterest.

InDecember2016,theCompanymadeaninvestmentof$1,966inI24NEWS,Altice's24/7internationalnewsandcurrentaffairschannel,representinga25%ownershipinterestandthe75%interestisownedbyasubsidiaryofAltice.

Related Party Transactions

Asthetransactionsdiscussedbelowwereconductedbetweensubsidiariesundercommoncontrol,amountschargedforcertainservicesmaynothaverepresentedamountsthatmighthavebeenreceivedorincurredifthetransactionswerebaseduponarm'slengthnegotiations.

CablevisioniscontrolledbyCharlesF.Dolan,certainmembersofhisimmediatefamilyandcertainfamilyrelatedentities(collectivelythe"DolanFamily").MembersoftheDolanFamilyarealsothecontrollingstockholdersofAMCNetworks,TheMadisonSquareGardenCompanyandMSGNetworksInc.("MSGNetworks").

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NOTE 16. AFFILIATE AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Continued)

Thefollowingtablesummarizestherevenueandcharges(credits)relatedtoservicesprovidedtoorreceivedfromAMCNetworks,MadisonSquareGardenCompanyandMSGNetworksforthePredecessorperiods:

Revenue

TheCompanyrecognizedrevenueinconnectionwithtelevisionadvertisementsandprintadvertising,aswellascertaintelecommunicationserviceschargedbyitssubsidiariestoAMCNetworks,MadisonSquareGardenandMSGNetworks.TheCompanyanditssubsidiaries,togetherwithAMCNetworks,MadisonSquareGardenandMSGNetworksmayhaveenteredintoagreementswiththirdpartiesinwhichtheamountspaid/receivedbyAMCNetworks,MadisonSquareGardenandMSGNetworks,theirsubsidiaries,ortheCompanymayhavedifferedfromtheamountsthatwouldhavebeenpaid/receivedifsucharrangementswerenegotiatedseparately.WheresubsidiariesoftheCompanyhaveincurredacostincrementaltofairvalueandAMCNetworks,MadisonSquareGardenandMSGNetworkshavereceivedabenefitincrementaltofairvaluefromthesenegotiations,theCompanyanditssubsidiarieschargedAMCNetworks,MadisonSquareGardenandMSGNetworksfortheincrementalamount.

Programming and other direct costs

ProgrammingandotherdirectcostsincludedcostsincurredbytheCompanyforthecarriageoftheMSGNetworksandFuseprogramservices(2014periodonly),aswellasforAMC,WEtv,IFC,SundanceChannelandBBCAmerica(2015periodonly)ontheCompany'scablesystems.TheCompanyalsopurchasedcertainprogrammingsignaltransmissionandproductionservicesfromAMCNetworks.

Other operating expenses (credits)

TheCompany,AMCNetworks,MadisonSquareGardenandMSGNetworksroutinelyenteredintotransactionswitheachotherintheordinarycourseofbusiness.Suchtransactionsincluded,butwerenotlimitedto,sponsorshipagreementsandcross-promotionarrangements.Additionally,amountsreflectedinthetableswerenetofallocationstoAMCNetworks,MadisonSquareGardenandMSGNetworksforservicesperformedbytheCompanyontheirbehalf.AmountsalsoincludedchargestotheCompanyforservicesperformedorpaidbytheaffiliateontheCompany'sbehalf.

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Years Ended December 31,

January 1, 2016 to

June 20, 2016

2015 2014 Revenue $ 2,088 $ 5,343 $ 5,075Operatingexpenses: Programmingandotherdirectcosts,netofcredits $ 84,636 $ 176,909 $ 179,144Otheroperatingexpenses,netofcredits 2,182 5,372 3,878Operatingexpenses,net 86,818 182,281 183,022Netcharges $ 84,730 $ 176,938 $ 177,947

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NOTE 16. AFFILIATE AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Continued)

SubsequenttotheMerger,theCompanycontinuestoreceiveorprovideservicestotheseentities,buttheseentitiesarenolongerrelatedparties.

Transactions with Other Affiliates

DuringtheperiodendedJanuary1,2016toJune20,2016andtheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,theCompanyprovidedservicestoorincurredcostsonbehalfofcertainrelatedparties,includingfromtimetotime,theDolanFamily.AllcostsincurredonbehalfoftheserelatedpartieswerereimbursedtotheCompany.AggregateamountsthatwereduefromandduetoAMCNetworks,MadisonSquareGardenandMSGNetworksandotheraffiliatesatDecember31,2015(Predecessor)issummarizedbelow:

NOTE 17. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Matters

CableOperationsLitigation

Marchese, et al. v. Cablevision Systems Corporation and CSC Holdings, LLC:

TheCompanyisadefendantinalawsuitfiledintheU.S.DistrictCourtfortheDistrictofNewJerseybyseveralpresentandformerCablevisionsubscribers,purportedlyonbehalfofaclassofiOvideosubscribersinNewJersey,ConnecticutandNewYork.AfterthreeversionsofthecomplaintweredismissedwithoutprejudicebytheDistrictCourt,plaintiffsfiledtheirthirdamendedcomplaintonAugust22,2011,allegingthattheCompanyviolatedSection1oftheShermanAntitrustActbyallegedlytyingthesaleofinteractiveservicesofferedaspartofiOtelevisionpackagestotherentalanduseofset-topboxesdistributedbyCablevision,andviolatedSection2oftheShermanAntitrustActbyallegedlyseekingtomonopolizethedistributionofCablevisioncompatibleset-topboxes.Plaintiffsseekunspecifiedtreblemonetarydamages,attorney'sfees,aswellasinjunctiveanddeclaratoryrelief.OnSeptember23,2011,theCompanyfiledamotiontodismissthethirdamendedcomplaint.OnJanuary10,2012,theDistrictCourtissuedadecisiondismissingwithprejudicetheSection2monopolizationclaim,butallowingtheSection1tyingclaimandrelatedstatecommonlawclaimstoproceed.Cablevision'sanswertothethirdamendedcomplaintwasfiledonFebruary13,2012.OnDecember7,2015,thepartiesenteredintoasettlementagreement,whichissubjecttoapprovalbytheCourt.OnDecember11,2015,plaintiffsfiledamotionforpreliminaryapprovalofthesettlement,conditionalcertificationofthesettlementclass,andapprovalofaclassnoticedistributionplan.OnMarch10,2016theCourtgrantedpreliminaryapprovalofthesettlementandapprovedtheclassnoticedistributionplan.

SubsequenttotheMerger,theclassnoticedistributionandtheclaimssubmissionprocesshavenowconcluded.TheCourtgrantedfinalapprovalofthesettlementonSeptember12,2016intheamountof$15,600,andtheeffectivedateofthesettlementwasOctober24,2016.

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December 31,

2015 Amountsduefromaffiliates $ 767Amountsduetoaffiliates 29,729

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In re Cablevision Consumer Litigation:

FollowingexpirationoftheaffiliationagreementsforcarriageofcertainFoxbroadcaststationsandcablenetworksonOctober16,2010,NewsCorporationterminateddeliveryoftheprogrammingfeedstotheCompany,andasaresult,thosestationsandnetworkswereunavailableontheCompany'scabletelevisionsystems.OnOctober30,2010,theCompanyandFoxreachedanagreementonnewaffiliationagreementsforthesestationsandnetworks,andcarriagewasrestored.SeveralpurportedclassactionlawsuitsweresubsequentlyfiledonbehalfoftheCompany'scustomersseekingrecoveryforthelackofFoxprogramming.ThoselawsuitswereconsolidatedinanactionbeforetheU.S.DistrictCourtfortheEasternDistrictofNewYork,andaconsolidatedcomplaintwasfiledinthatcourtonFebruary22,2011.Plaintiffsassertedclaimsforbreachofcontract,unjustenrichment,andconsumerfraud,seekingunspecifiedcompensatorydamages,punitivedamagesandattorneys'fees.OnMarch28,2012,theCourtruledontheCompany'smotiontodismiss,denyingthemotionwithregardtoplaintiffs'breachofcontractclaim,butgrantingitwithregardtotheremainingclaims,whichweredismissed.OnApril16,2012,plaintiffsfiledasecondconsolidatedamendedcomplaint,whichassertsaclaimonlyforbreachofcontract.TheCompany'sanswerwasfiledonMay2,2012.OnOctober10,2012,plaintiffsfiledamotionforclasscertificationandonDecember13,2012,amotionforpartialsummaryjudgment.OnMarch31,2014,theCourtgrantedplaintiffs'motionforclasscertification,anddeniedwithoutprejudiceplaintiffs'motionforsummaryjudgment.OnMay30,2014,theCourtapprovedtheformofclassnotice,andonOctober7,2014,approvedtheclassnoticedistributionplan.Theclassnoticedistributionhasbeencompleted,andtheopt-outperiodexpiredonFebruary27,2015.ExpertdiscoverycommencedonMay5,2014,andconcludedonDecember8and28,2015,whentheCourtruledonthependingexpertdiscoverymotions.OnJanuary26,2016,theCourtapprovedascheduleforfilingofsummaryjudgmentmotions.PlaintiffsfiledamotionforsummaryjudgmentonMarch31,2016.TheCompanyfileditsownsummaryjudgmentmotiononJune13,2016.Thepartiesareactivelyengagedinsettlementdiscussionsalthoughfinancialtermshavenotyetbeenfinalized.

PatentLitigation

CablevisionisnamedasadefendantincertainlawsuitsclaiminginfringementofvariouspatentsrelatingtovariousaspectsoftheCompany'sbusinesses.Incertainofthesecasesotherindustryparticipantsarealsodefendants.IncertainofthesecasestheCompanyexpectsthatanypotentialliabilitywouldbetheresponsibilityoftheCompany'sequipmentvendorspursuanttoapplicablecontractualindemnificationprovisions.TheCompanybelievesthattheclaimsarewithoutmeritandintendstodefendtheactionsvigorously,butisunabletopredicttheoutcomeoftheselawsuitsorreasonablyestimatearangeofpossibleloss.

Inadditiontothemattersdiscussedabove,theCompanyispartytovariouslawsuits,someinvolvingclaimsforsubstantialdamages.AlthoughtheoutcomeoftheseothermatterscannotbepredictedandtheimpactofthefinalresolutionoftheseothermattersontheCompany'sresultsofoperationsinaparticularsubsequentreportingperiodisnotknown,managementdoesnotbelievethattheresolutionoftheseotherlawsuitswillhaveamaterialadverseeffectonthefinancialpositionoftheCompanyortheabilityoftheCompanytomeetitsfinancialobligationsastheybecomedue.

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NOTE 17. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)

OtherLitigation

InApril2011,ThomasC.Dolan,adirectorandExecutiveVicePresident,StrategyandDevelopment,intheOfficeoftheChairmanatCablevision,filedalawsuitagainstCablevisionandRainbowMediaHoldingsLLC(whichwassubsequentlydismissedasaparty)inNewYorkStateSupremeCourt.Thelawsuitraisedcompensation-relatedclaimsrelatedtoeventslargelyfrom2005to2008.ThematterwashandledunderthedirectionofanindependentcommitteeoftheBoardofDirectorsofCablevision.InApril2015,theCourtgrantedsummaryjudgmentinfavoroftheplaintiffonliability,withdamagestobedetermined.OnJune18,2015,theCompanyfiledanoticeofappeal.OnFebruary8,2016,CablevisionandThomasC.DolanenteredintoasettlementpursuanttowhichtheCompanyagreedtopayplaintiff$21,000andplaintiffreleasedallclaims.AstipulationofdismissalwithprejudicewasapprovedandenteredbytheCourtonFebruary8,2016,andpaymentwasmadethesameday.Theappealhasalsobeenwithdrawn.TheCompanyrecordedanexpenseof$21,000whichisreflectedindiscontinuedoperationsintheaccompanyingconsolidatedstatementsofoperationsfortheyearendedDecember31,2015(seeNote6).

NOTE 18. INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)

ThefollowingisasummaryoftheCompany'sselectedquarterlyfinancialdatafortheyearsendedDecember31,2016and2015:

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2016: March 31,

2016 April 1 to

June 20, 2016 Revenue $ 1,645,890 $ 1,491,714Operatingexpenses (1,394,635) (1,267,663)Operatingincome $ 251,255 $ 224,051Netincome $ 94,311 $ 69,201Netlossattributabletononcontrollinginterests 66 170NetincomeattributabletoCablevisionSystemsCorporationstockholders $ 94,377 $ 69,371Basic income per share attributable to Cablevision Systems Corporation stockholders: Incomefromcontinuingoperations,netofincometaxes $ 0.35 $ 0.25Lossfromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes $ — $ —Netincome $ 0.35 $ 0.25

Diluted income per share attributable to Cablevision Systems Corporation stockholders: Incomefromcontinuingoperations,netofincometaxes $ 0.34 $ 0.25Lossfromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes $ — $ —Netincome $ 0.34 $ 0.25

Amounts attributable to Cablevision Systems Corporation stockholders: Incomefromcontinuingoperations,netofincometaxes $ 94,377 $ 69,371Lossfromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes — —Netincome $ 94,377 $ 69,371

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

NOTE 18. INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)

NOTE 19. BUSINESS COMBINATION

AsdiscussedinNote1,CablevisioncompletedtheMergeronJune21,2016.TheMergerwasaccountedforasabusinesscombinationinaccordancewithASCTopic805.Thefollowingtableprovidesthepreliminaryallocationofthetotalpurchasepriceof$9,958,323totheidentifiabletangible

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Predecessor

2015: March 31,

2015 June 30,

2015 September 30,

2015 December 31,

2015 Total 2015

Revenue $ 1,622,352 $ 1,661,940 $ 1,624,828 $ 1,636,425 $ 6,545,545Operatingexpenses (1,398,601) (1,417,476) (1,441,712) (1,439,285) (5,697,074)Operatingincome $ 223,751 $ 244,464 $ 183,116 $ 197,140 $ 848,471Incomefromcontinuingoperations,netofincometaxes $ 54,901 $ 75,676 $ 23,431 $ 33,781 $ 187,789

Income(loss)fromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes (10,502) — (406) (1,633) (12,541)

Netincome 44,399 75,676 23,025 32,148 175,248Netloss(income)attributabletononcontrollinginterests 234 (81) 78 (30) 201

NetincomeattributabletoCablevisionSystemsCorporationstockholders $ 44,633 $ 75,595 $ 23,103 $ 32,118 $ 175,449

Basic income per share attributable toCablevision Systems Corporationstockholders: Incomefromcontinuingoperations,netofincometaxes $ 0.21 $ 0.28 $ 0.09 $ 0.12 $ 0.70

Income(loss)fromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes $ (0.04) $ — $ — $ (0.01) $ (0.05)

Netincome $ 0.17 $ 0.28 $ 0.09 $ 0.12 $ 0.65Diluted income per share attributable to

Cablevision Systems Corporationstockholders: Incomefromcontinuingoperations,netofincometaxes $ 0.20 $ 0.27 $ 0.08 $ 0.12 $ 0.68

Income(loss)fromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes $ (0.04) $ — $ — $ (0.01) $ (0.05)

Netincome $ 0.16 $ 0.27 $ 0.08 $ 0.12 $ 0.63Amounts attributable to Cablevision Systems

Corporation stockholders: Incomefromcontinuingoperations,netofincometaxes $ 55,135 $ 75,595 $ 23,509 $ 33,751 $ 187,990

Income(loss)fromdiscontinuedoperations,netofincometaxes (10,502) — (406) (1,633) (12,541)

Netincome $ 44,633 $ 75,595 $ 23,103 $ 32,118 $ 175,449

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(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

NOTE 19. BUSINESS COMBINATION (Continued)

andintangibleassetsandliabilitiesofCablevisionbasedonpreliminaryfairvalueinformationcurrentlyavailable,whichissubjecttochangewithinthemeasurementperiod(uptooneyearfromtheacquisitiondate).

Thefairvalueofidentifiedintangibleassetswasestimatedusingderivationsofthe"income"approach.Customerrelationshipsandcabletelevisionfranchiseswerevaluedusingthemultipleperiodexcessearningsmethod("MPEEM")approach.TheMPEEMapproachquantifiestheexpectedearningsofanassetbyisolatingearningsattributabletotheassetfromtheoverallbusinessenterpriseearningsandthenremovingachargeforthoseassetsthatcontributetothegenerationoftheisolatedearnings.Thefutureexpectedearningsarediscountedtotheirpresentvalueequivalent.

Tradenameswerevaluedusingtherelieffromroyaltymethod,whichisbasedonthepresentvalueoftheroyaltypaymentsavoidedasaresultofthecompanyowningtheintangibleasset.

ThebasisforthevaluationmethodswastheCompany'sprojections.Theseprojectionswerebasedonmanagement'sassumptionsincludingamongothers,penetrationratesforvideo,highspeeddata,andvoice;revenuegrowthrates;operatingmargins;andcapitalexpenditures.TheassumptionsarederivedbasedontheCompany'sanditspeers'historicaloperatingperformanceadjustedforcurrentandexpectedcompetitiveandeconomicfactorssurroundingthecableindustry.Thediscountratesusedintheanalysisareintendedtoreflecttheriskinherentintheprojectedfuturecashflowsgeneratedbytherespectiveintangibleasset.Thevalueishighlydependentontheachievementofthefuturefinancialresultscontemplatedintheprojections.Theestimatesandassumptionsmadeinthevaluationareinherentlysubjecttosignificantuncertainties,manyofwhicharebeyondtheCompany'scontrol,andthereisnoassurancethattheseresultscanbeachieved.Theprimaryassumptionsforwhichthereisareasonablepossibilityoftheoccurrenceofavariationthatwouldhavesignificantlyaffectedthevalueincludetheassumptionsregardingrevenuegrowth,programmingexpensegrowthrates,theamountandtimingofcapitalexpendituresandthediscountrateutilized.

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Estimates of Fair Values (As of December 31,

2016) Estimated Useful

LivesCurrentassets $ 1,923,071 Accountsreceivable 271,305 Property,plantandequipment 4,864,621 2-18yearsGoodwill 5,838,959 Indefinite-livedcabletelevisionfranchises 8,113,575 Indefinite-livedCustomerrelationships 4,850,000 8to18yearsTradenames 1,010,000 12yearsAmortizableintangibleassets 23,296 1-15yearsOthernon-currentassets 748,998 Currentliabilities (2,305,954) Long-termdebt (8,355,386) Deferredincometaxes. (6,834,807) Othernon-currentliabilities (189,355)

Total $ 9,958,323

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(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

NOTE 19. BUSINESS COMBINATION (Continued)

InestablishingfairvalueforthevastmajorityoftheCompany'sproperty,plantandequipment,thecostapproachwasutilized.Thecostapproachconsiderstheamountrequiredtoreplaceanassetbyconstructingorpurchasinganewassetwithsimilarutility,thenadjuststhevalueinconsiderationofphysicaldepreciation,andfunctionalandeconomicobsolescenceasoftheappraisaldate.Thecostapproachreliesonmanagement'sassumptionsregardingcurrentmaterialandlaborcostsrequiredtorebuildandrepurchasesignificantcomponentsofourproperty,plantandequipmentalongwithassumptionsregardingtheageandestimatedusefullivesofourproperty,plantandequipment.

Theestimatesofexpectedusefullivestakeintoconsiderationtheeffectsofcontractualrelationships,customerattrition,eventualdevelopmentofnewtechnologiesandmarketcompetition.

Asaresultofapplyingbusinesscombinationaccounting,theCompanyrecordedgoodwill,whichrepresentedtheexcessoforganizationvalueoveramountsassignedtotheotheridentifiabletangibleandintangibleassetsarisingfromexpectationsoffutureoperationalperformanceandcashgeneration.

ThefollowingtablesetsforththeestimatedamortizationexpenseontheintangibleassetsrecordedintheconnectionwiththeMergerfortheyearsendingDecember31:

Theunauditedproformarevenue,lossfromcontinuingoperationsandnetlossfortheyearsendedDecember31,2015,asiftheMergerhadoccurredonJanuary1,2015,areasfollows:

TheproformaresultspresentedaboveincludetheimpactofadditionalinterestexpenserelatedtothedebtissuedtofinancetheMerger.TheproformaresultsalsoreflectadditionalamortizationexpenserelatedtotheidentifiableintangibleassetsrecordedinconnectionwiththeMergerandadditionaldepreciationexpenserelatedtothefairvalueadjustmenttoproperty,plantandequipment.

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Estimatedamortizationexpense YearEndingDecember31,2017 $ 701,908YearEndingDecember31,2018 655,409YearEndingDecember31,2019 609,245YearEndingDecember31,2020 562,613YearEndingDecember31,2021 515,430

Revenue $ 6,545,545Lossfromcontinuingoperations $ (740,115)Netloss $ (752,656)

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Report of Independent Auditors

TotheBoardofDirectorsofCequelCorporation

WehaveauditedtheaccompanyingconsolidatedfinancialstatementsofCequelCorporationanditssubsidiaries(Predecessor),whichcomprisetheconsolidatedbalancesheetasofDecember31,2014,andtherelatedconsolidatedstatementsofoperationsandcomprehensive(loss)/income,ofchangesinstockholders'equityandofcashflowsfortheperiodfromJanuary1,2015toDecember20,2015andfortheyearendedDecember31,2014.

Management's Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

ManagementisresponsibleforthepreparationandfairpresentationoftheconsolidatedfinancialstatementsinaccordancewithaccountingprinciplesgenerallyacceptedintheUnitedStatesofAmerica;thisincludesthedesign,implementation,andmaintenanceofinternalcontrolrelevanttothepreparationandfairpresentationofconsolidatedfinancialstatementsthatarefreefrommaterialmisstatement,whetherduetofraudorerror.

Auditors' Responsibility

Ourresponsibilityistoexpressanopinionontheconsolidatedfinancialstatementsbasedonouraudit.WeconductedourauditinaccordancewithauditingstandardsgenerallyacceptedintheUnitedStatesofAmerica.Thosestandardsrequirethatweplanandperformtheaudittoobtainreasonableassuranceaboutwhethertheconsolidatedfinancialstatementsarefreefrommaterialmisstatement.

Anauditinvolvesperformingprocedurestoobtainauditevidenceabouttheamountsanddisclosuresintheconsolidatedfinancialstatements.Theproceduresselecteddependonourjudgment,includingtheassessmentoftherisksofmaterialmisstatementoftheconsolidatedfinancialstatements,whetherduetofraudorerror.Inmakingthoseriskassessments,weconsiderinternalcontrolrelevanttotheCompany'spreparationandfairpresentationoftheconsolidatedfinancialstatementsinordertodesignauditproceduresthatareappropriateinthecircumstances,butnotforthepurposeofexpressinganopinionontheeffectivenessoftheCompany'sinternalcontrol.Accordingly,weexpressnosuchopinion.Anauditalsoincludesevaluatingtheappropriatenessofaccountingpoliciesusedandthereasonablenessofsignificantaccountingestimatesmadebymanagement,aswellasevaluatingtheoverallpresentationoftheconsolidatedfinancialstatements.Webelievethattheauditevidencewehaveobtainedissufficientandappropriatetoprovideabasisforourauditopinion.

Opinion

Inouropinion,theconsolidatedfinancialstatementsreferredtoabovepresentfairly,inallmaterialrespects,thefinancialpositionofCequelCorporationanditssubsidiaries(Predecessor)asofDecember31,2014,andresultsofoperationsandcashflowsfortheperiodfromJanuary1,2015toDecember20,2015andfortheyearendedDecember31,2014inaccordancewithaccountingprinciplesgenerallyacceptedintheUnitedStatesofAmerica.

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Report of Independent Auditors

TotheBoardofDirectorsofCequelCorporation

WehaveauditedtheaccompanyingconsolidatedfinancialstatementsofCequelCorporationanditssubsidiaries(Successor),whichcomprisetheconsolidatedbalancesheetasofDecember31,2015,andtherelatedconsolidatedstatementsofoperationsandcomprehensive(loss)/income,ofchangesinstockholders'equityandofcashflowsfortheperiodfromDecember21,2015toDecember31,2015.

Management's Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

ManagementisresponsibleforthepreparationandfairpresentationoftheconsolidatedfinancialstatementsinaccordancewithaccountingprinciplesgenerallyacceptedintheUnitedStatesofAmerica;thisincludesthedesign,implementation,andmaintenanceofinternalcontrolrelevanttothepreparationandfairpresentationofconsolidatedfinancialstatementsthatarefreefrommaterialmisstatement,whetherduetofraudorerror.

Auditors' Responsibility

Ourresponsibilityistoexpressanopinionontheconsolidatedfinancialstatementsbasedonouraudit.WeconductedourauditinaccordancewithauditingstandardsgenerallyacceptedintheUnitedStatesofAmerica.Thosestandardsrequirethatweplanandperformtheaudittoobtainreasonableassuranceaboutwhethertheconsolidatedfinancialstatementsarefreefrommaterialmisstatement.

Anauditinvolvesperformingprocedurestoobtainauditevidenceabouttheamountsanddisclosuresintheconsolidatedfinancialstatements.Theproceduresselecteddependonourjudgment,includingtheassessmentoftherisksofmaterialmisstatementoftheconsolidatedfinancialstatements,whetherduetofraudorerror.Inmakingthoseriskassessments,weconsiderinternalcontrolrelevanttotheCompany'spreparationandfairpresentationoftheconsolidatedfinancialstatementsinordertodesignauditproceduresthatareappropriateinthecircumstances,butnotforthepurposeofexpressinganopinionontheeffectivenessoftheCompany'sinternalcontrol.Accordingly,weexpressnosuchopinion.Anauditalsoincludesevaluatingtheappropriatenessofaccountingpoliciesusedandthereasonablenessofsignificantaccountingestimatesmadebymanagement,aswellasevaluatingtheoverallpresentationoftheconsolidatedfinancialstatements.Webelievethattheauditevidencewehaveobtainedissufficientandappropriatetoprovideabasisforourauditopinion.

Opinion

Inouropinion,theconsolidatedfinancialstatementsreferredtoabovepresentfairly,inallmaterialrespects,thefinancialpositionofCequelCorporationanditssubsidiaries(Successor)asofDecember31,2015,andtheresultsoftheiroperationsandtheircashflowsfortheperiodfromDecember21,2015toDecember31,2015inaccordancewithaccountingprinciplesgenerallyacceptedintheUnitedStatesofAmerica.

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Cequel Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

Theaccompanyingnotesareanintegralpartoftheseconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

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Successor

December 31, 2015 Predecessor

December 31, 2014 ASSETS Cashandcashequivalents $ 86,065 $ 154,931Accountsreceivable,netofallowancesof$1,051and$15,567,respectively 192,667 190,063Deferredtaxasset 20,866 14,021Prepaidexpensesandotherassets 23,549 26,078Totalcurrentassets 323,147 385,093

Property,plantandequipment 2,234,274 2,744,328Less—accumulateddepreciation (10,162) (967,156)Property,plantandequipment,net 2,224,112 1,777,172

Deferredfinancingcosts,net 39,876 25,681Intangibleassets: Subscriberrelationships,net 1,054,728 164,073Franchiserights,net 4,984,589 3,068,543TradeNames 37,109 188,676Goodwill 2,040,402 1,543,103Totalintangibleassets,net 8,116,828 4,964,395

Otherlong-termassets 10,468 12,019Totalassets $ 10,714,431 $ 7,164,360LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities: Accountspayableandaccruedexpenses $ 217,781 $ 231,697Duetoaffiliates 296 3,523Deferredrevenue 157,764 148,251Accruedinterest 93,594 48,429Currentportionofcapitalleasesandotherobligations 10,126 13,169Currentportionoflong-termdebt 105,129 24,422Totalcurrentliabilities 584,690 469,491

Long-termdeferredrevenue 623 1,381Long-termdeferredtaxliability 1,546,301 286,430Long-termportionofcapitalleasesandotherobligations 2,813 13,372Duetoparent 291,277 —Long-termdebt 6,054,063 5,067,588Otherlong-termliabilities 247 278Totalliabilities $ 8,480,014 $ 5,838,540

Commitmentsandcontingencies(Note12) Stockholders'equity: Stockholders'equity 2,252,028 1,430,848Accumulateddeficit (17,611) (105,028)Totalstockholders'equity 2,234,417 1,325,820Totalliabilitiesandstockholders'equity $ 10,714,431 $ 7,164,360

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Cequel Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss)/Income

(in thousands)

Theaccompanyingnotesareanintegralpartoftheseconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

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Successor Period from

December 21, 2015 to

December 31, 2015

Predecessor Period from January 1,

2015 to December 20,

2015

Predecessor Year Ended

December 31, 2014

Revenues $ 72,943 $ 2,347,369 $ 2,330,697

Costsandexpenses: Operating(excludingdepreciationandamortization) 26,586 872,308 930,085Selling,generalandadministrative 39,166 889,960 546,386Depreciationandamortization 23,533 531,561 594,459Lossondisposalofcableassets 41 1,796 4,277

Totalcostsandexpenses 89,326 2,295,625 2,075,207

(Loss)/incomefromoperations (16,383) 51,744 255,490Interestexpense,net (11,491) (237,319) (230,146)

(Loss)/incomebeforeincometaxes (27,874) (185,575) 25,344Benefit/(provision)forincometaxes 10,263 (29,301) (8,095)

Net(loss)/income $ (17,611) $ (214,876) $ 17,249

Comprehensive(loss)/income $ (17,611) $ (214,876) $ 17,249

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Cequel Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

Theaccompanyingnotesareanintegralpartoftheseconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

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Successor Period from

December 21, 2015 to

December 31, 2015

Predecessor Period from January 1,

2015 to December 20,

2015

Predecessor Year Ended

December 31, 2014

Cash flows from operating activities: Net(loss)/income $ (17,611) $ (214,876) $ 17,249Adjustmentstoreconcilenetincome(loss)tocashflowsfromoperatingactivities:

Lossondisposalofcableassets 41 1,766 4,277Depreciationandamortization 23,533 531,562 594,459Non-cashinterestexpense 1,444 (1,184) (2,813)Non-cashequitycompensationexpense — 287,691 30,681Deferredincometax(benefit)/provision (10,418) 24,866 2,677Changesinassetsandliabilities: Accountsreceivable,net (13,291) 31,508 (945)Prepaidexpenses 965 3,115 6,884Accountspayableandaccruedexpenses (23,080) 20,845 31,287Deferredrevenue 11,584 (2,829) 1,598Accruedinterest 9,855 (20,660) 945

Netcashprovidedby(usedin)operatingactivities (16,978) 661,804 686,299Cash flows from investing activities: Purchasesofproperty,plantandequipment(Note7) (30,582) (447,864) (420,605)Acquisitionofcablesystems — — (46,720)Netproceedsfromdisposalofassets 25 2,137 1,713Purchaseofpatentrights — (4,003) —Other — — (21)

Netcashusedininvestingactivities (30,557) (449,730) (465,633)Cash flows from financing activities: Issuanceoflong-termdebt — — 486,250Repaymentsoflong-termdebt (3,941) (18,317) (140,375)Repaymentsofcapitalleaseobligations (30) (13,065) (9,756)Equitycontributions — 32,187 —Equitydistributions — (218) (600,319)Cashpaidforfinancingcosts — — (6,241)

Netcashprovidedby(usedin)financingactivities (3,971) 587 (270,441)(Decrease)/Increaseincashandcashequivalents (51,506) 212,661 (49,775)Cashandcashequivalents,beginningofperiod 137,571 154,931 204,706

Cashandcashequivalents,endofperiod $ 86,065 $ 367,592 $ 154,931

Supplemental cash flow disclosures: Cashpaidforinterest $ 884 $ 259,417 $ 232,248

Cashpaidfortaxes $ — $ 6,137 $ 5,851

Non-cashtransactions: Otherobligations(Note9) $ — $ — $ 14,876

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Cequel Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

(in thousands)

Theaccompanyingnotesareanintegralpartoftheseconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

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Stockholders'

Equity Accumulated

Deficit

Total Stockholders'

Equity PREDECESSOR: Balance,December31,2014 $ 1,430,848 $ (105,028) $ 1,325,820Netloss — (214,876) (214,876)Non-cashequitycompensation 287,691 — 287,691Equitycontribution 32,187 — 32,187Equitydistribution (218) — (218)Balance,December20,2015 $ 1,750,508 $ (319,904) $ 1,430,604

SUCCESSOR: Balance,December21,2015 $ 2,252,028 $ — $ 2,252,028Netloss — (17,611) (17,611)Balance,December31,2015 $ 2,252,028 $ (17,611) $ 2,234,417

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Cequel Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015 and 2014

(dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)

1. Organization

CequelCorporation,aDelawareCorporation("CequelCorporation"),throughitssubsidiaries(together,the"Company")isaleadingowner,operatorandacquirerofbroadbandcommunicationsystemsservingadiversifiedmixofmarkets.CequelCommunicationsHoldingsI,LLC("Cequel")isawhollyownedsubsidiaryofCequelCommunicationsHoldings,LLC,aDelawarelimitedliabilitycompany("CequelHoldings"),whichisawhollyownedsubsidiaryofCequelCorporation.CequelCapitalCorporationisawhollyownedsubsidiaryofCequel(andtogetherwithCequel,the"Issuers").CequelCommunications,LLC,aDelawarelimitedliabilitycompany,doingbusinessasSuddenlinkCommunications("Suddenlink"),isanindirectwhollyownedsubsidiaryofCequel.

TheIssuersareholdingcompaniesandconductnooperations.Accordingly,theIssuersdependonthecashflowoftheirsubsidiariesinordertomakepaymentson,orrepayorrefinance,theNotes,asdefinedherein.ThetermsoftheCreditAgreementgenerallyrestrictSuddenlinkanditsrestrictedsubsidiariesfrommakingdividendsandotherdistributionstotheIssuerssubjecttosatisfactionofcertainconditions,includingproformacompliancewithmaximumseniorsecuredleverageratio,andthatnoeventofdefaulthasoccurredandiscontinuing,orwouldbecausedbythemakingofsuchdividendsorotherdistributions,andbasedon,amongotherthings,availabilityunderarestrictedpaymentbasket.However,theCreditAgreementpermitsSuddenlinktomakedividendsanddistributionstoCequelforpaymentofregularlyscheduledinterestpaymentsthroughmaturityonindebtednesswhichwasincurredbyCequeltorefinancetheIssuers'8.625%SeniorNotesdue2017(the"2017Notes").TheIssuers'6.375%SeniorNotesdue2020(the"2020Notes"),theIssuers'5.125%SeniorNotesdue2021,issuedonMay16,2013(the"Initial2021Notes")andtheIssuers'5.125%SeniorNotesdue2021,issuedonSeptember9,2014(the"2021MirrorNotes,")andthe2025SeniorNotes,asdefinedherein(collectivelythe2020Notes,the2021Notesandthe2025SeniorNotes,the"SeniorNotes"),areunsecuredandarenotguaranteedbyanysubsidiariesoftheIssuers,includingSuddenlink.

OnDecember21,2015,AlticeN.V.,apubliccompanywithlimitedliability(naamloze vennootshcap )underDutchlaw("Altice"),assuccessorininteresttoAlticeS.A.,certainotherdirectorindirectwholly-ownedsubsidiariesofAltice(the"Purchasers"),acquiredapproximately70%ofthetotaloutstandingequityinterestsinCequelCorporation(the"AlticeAcquisition")fromthedirectandindirectstockholdersofCequelCorporation(the"Sellers").Priortothedatehereof,CequelCorporationwasdirectlyorindirectlyownedbyinvestmentfundsadvisedbyBCPartnersLimited("BCP"),CPPIB-SuddenlinkLP,awhollyownedsubsidiaryofCanadaPensionPlanInvestmentBoard("CPPIB"andtogetherwithBCP,the"Sponsors"),andIW4MKCarryPartnershipLP(the"ManagementHolder"andtogetherwiththeSponsors,the"Stockholders").Theconsiderationfortheacquiredequityinterestswasbasedonatotalequityvaluationfor100%ofthecapitalandvotingrightsofCequelCorporationof$4,132.0million,whichincludes$2,956.4millionofcashconsideration,$675.6millionofretainedequityheldbytheSponsorsand$500millionfundedbytheissuancebyanaffiliateofAlticeofaseniorvendornotethatissubscribedbytheSponsors.FollowingtheclosingoftheAlticeAcquisition,theSponsorsretainedequityinterestsinCequelCorporationrepresenting,intheaggregate,30%ofCequelCorporation'soutstandingcapitalstockonapost-closingbasis.Inaddition,thecarryinterestplansoftheStockholderswerecashedoutbasedonanagreementbetween

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2015 and 2014

(dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)

1. Organization (Continued)

theSponsorsandtheManagementHolderwherebypaymentsweremadetoparticipantsinsuchcarryinterestplans,includingcertainofficersanddirectorsofCequelandCequelCorporation.

2. Liquidity and Capital Resources

TheCompanyhassignificantindebtednessandincurrednetlossesof$17.6millionand$214.9millionforthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015andthepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,respectively,andgeneratednetincomeof$17.2millionforthepredecessoryearendedDecember31,2014.TheCompany'snetcashflowsusedinoperatingactivitieswere$17.0millionforthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015,andnetcashflowsprovidedbyoperatingactivitieswere$661.8millionand$686.3millionforthepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015andthepredecessoryearendedDecember31,2014,respectively.

TheCompanyrequiressignificantcashtofunddebtservicerequirements,capitalexpendituresandongoingoperations.TheCompanyalsohasnegativeworkingcapital,whichisprimarilyduetothepaymenttermsithaswithitsvendors.TheCompanyhashistoricallyfundedtheserequirementsthroughcashflowsfromoperatingactivities,borrowingsunderits$2.7billioncreditfacility(the"CreditFacility"),salesofassets,issuancesofdebt,andcashonhand.However,themixoffundingsourceschangesfromperiodtoperiod.ForthecombinedyearendedDecember31,2015,theCompanygenerated$627.5millionofcashflowsfromoperatingactivitiesafterpayingcashinterestof$260.3million.Inaddition,theCompanyused$478.4millionforpurchasesofproperty,plantandequipment.FortheyearendedDecember31,2014,theCompanygenerated$686.3millionofcashflowsfromoperatingactivitiesafterpayingcashinterestof$232.2million.Inaddition,theCompanyused$420.6millionforpurchasesofproperty,plantandequipmentintheyearendedDecember31,2014.

TheCompanyexpectsthatcashonhand,cashflowsfromoperatingactivitiesandavailablecreditunderitsrevolvingcreditfacilitywillbeadequatetomeetitscashflowneedsin2016.

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements

TheconsolidatedfinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewithgenerallyacceptedaccountingprinciplesintheUnitedStatesofAmerica("GAAP").ThepreparationoffinancialstatementsinconformitywithGAAPrequiresmanagementtomakeestimatesandassumptionsthataffecttheamountsreportedintheconsolidatedfinancialstatementsandaccompanyingnotes.Allsignificantintercompanyaccountsandtransactionshavebeeneliminatedinconsolidation.However,intheopinionofmanagement,suchfinancialstatementsincludealladjustments,whichconsistofonlynormalrecurringadjustments,necessaryforthefairstatementoftheresultsoftheperiodspresented.Certainestimatesandassumptionhavebeenmadethataffecttheamountsreportedintheconsolidatedfinancialstatementsandaccompanyingnotes.Actualresultscoulddifferfromthoseestimates.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2015 and 2014

(dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Thefinancialinformationsetforthinthisreport,unlessotherwisesetforthorasthecontextotherwiseindicates,includestheaccountsofCequelanditssubsidiariesfortheperiodfromDecember21,2015toDecember31,2015("Successor"),andofCequelanditssubsidiariesfortheperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015("Predecessor").EffectiveDecember21,2015,theCompanyappliedbusinesscombinationaccountingwhichrequirescertainassetsandliabilitiestobereflectedatfairvalue.Forasummaryoftheapplicationandvaluationofbusinesscombinationaccounting,seeFootnote4.

Revenue Recognition

Revenuebyserviceofferingconsistedofthefollowing:

VideorevenueincludessubscriberfeesreceivedfromresidentialandcommercialcustomersfortheCompany'svarioustiersorpackagesofvideoprogrammingservices,relatedequipmentandrentalcharges,feescollectedonbehalfoflocalfranchisingauthoritiesandtheFederalCommunicationsCommission,aswellasrevenuefromthesaleofpremiumnetworks,transactionalVOD(e.g.,eventsandmovies)anddigitalvideorecorderservice.High-speedInternetrevenueincludessubscriberfeesreceivedfromresidentialandcommercialcustomersfortheCompany'shigh-speedInternetservicesandrelatedequipmentrentalcharges,andwholesaletransportrevenue,includingamountsgeneratedbythesaleofpoint-to-pointtransportservicesofferedtowirelesstelephoneproviders(i.e.celltowerbackhaul)andothercarriers.TelephonerevenueincludessubscriberfeesreceivedfromresidentialandcommercialcustomersfortheCompany'stelephoneservices,aswellasfeescollectedonbehalfofgovernmentalauthorities.Advertisingsalesincludesrevenuegeneratedfromthesaleofadvertisingtimetonational,regionalandlocalcustomers.OtherrevenueincludesrevenuefromtheCompany'ssecurityservices,installationcharges,revenuefromtowerservices,includingsitedevelopmentandconstruction,andotherresidentialandcommercialsubscriber-relatedfees.

Revenuefromvideo,high-speedInternet,telephoneandsecurityservicesarerecognizedintheperiodduringwhichtherelatedservicesareprovided.Revenuereceivedfromcustomerswhopurchasebundledservicesatadiscountedrateisallocatedtoeachproductinapro-ratamannerbasedontheindividualproduct'ssellingprice(generally,thepriceatwhichtheproductisregularlysoldonastandalonebasis).Installationrevenueisrecognizedintheperiodtheserviceisperformedtotheextent

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Video $ 33,690 $ 1,107,718 $ 1,163,892High-speedInternet 27,789 845,514 748,842Telephone 6,209 201,377 204,693Advertisingsales 2,079 85,587 101,197Other 3,176 107,173 112,073Totalrevenues $ 72,943 $ 2,347,369 $ 2,330,697

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ofdirectsellingcosts,withtheremainingamountdeferredoverthelifeofthecustomerrelationship.TheCompanygenerallybillscustomersinadvancefortheservicestheyhavechosentouseandrecordsuchamountsasdeferredrevenueuntiltheservicesareprovided.Customerservicespaidforinadvancearerecordedasincomewhenearned.Advertisingsalesarerecognizedintheperiodthattheadvertisementsarebroadcast.

LocalorstategovernmentauthoritiesimposefranchisefeesonthemajorityoftheCompany'ssystemsranginguptoafederallymandatedmaximumof5%ofgrossrevenuesasdefinedinthefranchiseagreements.SuchfeesarecollectedonamonthlybasisfromtheCompany'scustomersandareperiodicallyremittedtofranchiseauthorities.BecausefranchisefeesaretheCompany'sobligation,theCompanypresentsthemonagrossbasisinrevenuewithacorrespondingoperatingexpense.Franchisefeesreportedonagrossbasisinrevenueamountedtoapproximately$1.4million,$46.3millionand$47.8millionforthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015,thepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,andthepredecessoryearendedDecember31,2014,respectively.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

TheallowancefordoubtfulaccountsrepresentstheCompany'sbestestimateofuncollectiblebalancesintheaccountsreceivablebalance.Theallowanceisbasedonthenumberofdaysoutstanding,customerbalances,historicalexperienceandothercurrentlyavailableinformation.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

FinancialinstrumentsthatpotentiallysubjecttheCompanytoconcentrationsofcreditriskareprimarilycashandaccountsreceivable.ConcentrationofcreditriskwithrespecttotheCompany'scashbalanceislimited.TheCompanymaintainsorinvestsitscashwithhighlyqualifiedfinancialinstitutions.WithrespecttotheCompany'sreceivables,creditriskislimitedduetothelargenumberofcustomers,individuallysmallbalancesandshortpaymentterms.

Programming Costs

TheCompanypurchasescertainanalog,digitalandpremiumprogrammingprovidedbyprogramsupplierswhosecompensationistypicallybasedonaflatfeepercustomeratthenegotiatedratesincludedintheprogrammingcontracts.Thecostoftherighttoprovidenetworkprogrammingundersucharrangementsisrecordedinoperatingexpensesinthemonththeprogrammingisdistributed.ProgrammingcostsarepaideachmonthbasedoncalculationsperformedbytheCompanyandaresubjecttoadjustmentbasedonperiodicauditsperformedbytheprogrammers.Netprogrammingcostsincludedintheoperatingcostslineitemintheaccompanyingconsolidatedstatementsofoperationswas$17.9million,$594.2millionand$617.4millionforthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015,thepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,andthepredecessoryearendedDecember31,2014,respectively.

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Advertising Costs

TheCompanyexpensesadvertisingcostsasincurred.Advertisingexpense,includedintheselling,generalandadministrativeexpenselineitemintheaccompanyingconsolidatedstatementsofoperations,wasapproximately$1.9million,$62.7millionand$58.7millionforthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015,thepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,andthepredecessoryearendedDecember31,2014,respectively.

Equity Based Compensation

PriortotheAlticeAcquisition,thegeneralpartnersofthepartnershipsthatheldthesharesofCequelCorporation(collectively,the"CarryInterestPartnerships"),eachadoptedaseparatecarriedinterestplan(seeFootnote19).TheCompanymeasuredthecostofemployeeservicesreceivedinexchangeforcarriedinterestunitsbasedonthefairvalueoftheawardateachreportingperiod.TheCompanyusedtheMonteCarloSimulationMethodtoestimatethefairvalueoftheawards.BecausetheMonteCarloSimulationMethodrequiredtheuseofsubjectiveassumptions,changesintheseassumptionscanmateriallyaffectthefairvalueofthecarriedinterestunitsgranted.Thetimetoliquidityeventassumptionisbasedonmanagement'sjudgment.Theequityvolatilityassumptionwasestimatedusingthehistoricalweeklyvolatilityofpubliclytradedcomparablecompanies.Therisk-freerateassumedinvaluingtheunitswasbasedontheU.S.ConstantMaturityTreasuryRatesforaperiodmatchingtheexpectedtimetoliquidityevent.TheCompany'stotalequityvaluewasestimatedbyathirdpartyusingarangeofindicatedbusinessenterprisevalues.TheplanwasterminatedonDecember21,2015,concurrentwiththeAlticeAcquisition.

Income Taxes

TheCompanyprovidesforestimatedincometaxesforamountspayableorrefundableoncurrentyearincometaxreturns,aswellastheestimatedfuturetaxeffectsattributabletotemporarydifferencesandcarryforwardsusingexistingguidancefromtheFASB.Thisguidancealsorequiresthatavaluationallowanceberecordedagainstdeferredtaxassetswhenitismorelikelythannotthatallorsomeportionofthedeferredincometaxassetwillnotberealizedinthefuture.Significantmanagementjudgmentisrequiredindeterminingtheprovisionforincometaxes,deferredtaxassetsandliabilitiesandanyvaluationallowancesrecorded(SeeFootnote16).

OnSeptember15,2014,theCompanyfileditsU.S.CorporationIncomeTaxReturnforthecalendaryear2013reflectinganadjustmenttoapreviouslyfiledpositionwhicheffectivelyeliminatedtheCompany'suncertaintaxposition.TheeliminationoftheuncertaintaxpositionresultedinacorrespondingadjustmenttotheCompany'snetdeferredtaxliabilitiesanddeferredtaxassetswhichresultedinanetbenefittoincometaxesof$13.0millionfortheperiod.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Forfinancialreportingpurposes,theCompanyconsidersallhighlyliquidinvestmentswithoriginalmaturitiesatpurchaseofthreemonthsorlesstobecashequivalents.Theseinvestmentsarecarriedatcost,whichapproximatesmarketvalue.

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Property, Plant and Equipment

Property,plantandequipmentarerecordedatcost,includingallmaterial,laborandcertainindirectcostsassociatedwiththeconstructionofcabletransmissionanddistributionfacilities(orfairvalueatdateofAcquisition).WhiletheCompany'scapitalizationisbasedonspecificactivities,oncecapitalized,costsaretrackedbyfixedassetcategoryatthecablesystemlevelandnotonaspecificassetbasis.Forassetsthataresoldorretired,theestimatedhistoricalcostandrelatedaccumulateddepreciationisremoved.Costsassociatedwithinitialcustomerinstallationsandtheadditionsofnetworkequipmentnecessarytoenableadvancedservicesarecapitalized.Costscapitalizedaspartofinitialcustomerinstallationsincludematerials,laborandcertainindirectcosts.IndirectcostsareassociatedwiththeactivitiesoftheCompany'spersonnelwhoassistinconnectingandactivatingthenewservice.Indirectcostsincludeemployeebenefitsandpayrolltaxes,directvariablecostsassociatedwithcapitalizableactivities,consistingofinstallationandconstructionvehiclecosts,thecostofdispatchpersonnelandindirectcostsdirectlyattributabletocapitalizableactivities.Leaseholdimprovementsareamortizedovertheshorteroftheirestimatedlifeorthetermoftherelatedleases.Costsforrepairsandmaintenancearechargedtooperatingexpenseasincurred,whileplantandequipmentreplacements,includingreplacementofcabledrops,arecapitalized.

Depreciationiscomputedusingthestraight-linemethodoverthefollowingestimatedusefullivesoftheassets:

Capitalized Internal Costs

Costscapitalizedaspartofnewcustomerinstallationsincludematerials,subcontractorcostsandinternaldirectlaborcosts,includingservicetechniciansandinternaloverheadcostsincurredtoconnectthecustomertotheplantfromthetimeofinstallationschedulingthroughthetimeserviceisactivatedandfunctioning.Theinternaldirectlaborcostcapitalizedisbasedonacombinationoftheactualandestimatedtimetocompletetheinstallation.Overheadcapitalizedconsistsmainlyofemployeebenefits,suchaspayrolltaxesandhealthinsurance,directlyassociatedwiththatportionofthecapitalizedlaborandvehicleoperatingcostsrelatedtocapitalizableactivities.Capitalizedinternalpayrollcostswereapproximately$1.2million,$49.2millionand$46.2millionforthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015,thepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,andthepredecessoryearsendedDecember31,2014,respectively.Relatedcapitalizedoverheadwereapproximately$0.7million,$28.7millionand$29.0millionforthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015,thepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,andthepredecessoryearsendedDecember31,2014,respectively.

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Deferred Financing Costs

Deferredfinancingcostsarebeingamortizedtointerestexpenseusingtheeffectiveinterestmethodoverthetermsoftherelateddebt.

Franchises

Franchiserightsareperiodicallyreviewedtodetermineifeachfranchisehasafinitelifeoranindefinitelifeinaccordancewithgoodwillandotherintangibleassetfinancialaccountingstandards.Accordingly,theCompanybelievesitsfranchisesqualifyforindefinitelifetreatmentandarenotamortizedagainstearningsbutinsteadaretestedforimpairmentannuallyormorefrequentlyaswarrantedbyeventsorchangesincircumstances(seeFootnote13).Costsincurredinnegotiatingandrenewingbroadbandfranchisesareamortizedonastraight-linebasisoverthelifeoftherenewalperiod.

Accounting for Long-Lived and Intangible Assets

Long-lived Assets

Long-livedassets(e.g.,property,plantandequipment)donotrequirethatanannualimpairmenttestbeperformed;instead,long-livedassetsaretestedforimpairmentupontheoccurrenceofatriggeringevent.Triggeringeventsincludethemorelikelythannotdisposalofaportionofsuchassetsortheoccurrenceofanadversechangeinthemarketinvolvingthebusinessemployingtherelatedassets.Onceatriggeringeventhasoccurred,theimpairmenttestisbasedonwhethertheintentistoholdtheassetforcontinueduseortoholdtheassetforsale.Iftheintentistoholdtheassetforcontinueduse,theimpairmenttestfirstrequiresacomparisonofestimatedundiscountedfuturecashflowsgeneratedbytheassetgroupagainstthecarryingvalueoftheassetgroup.Ifthecarryingvalueoftheassetgroupexceedstheestimatedundiscountedfuturecashflows,theassetwouldbedeemedtobeimpaired.Theimpairmentchargewouldthenbemeasuredasthedifferencebetweentheestimatedfairvalueoftheassetanditscarryingvalue.Fairvalueisgenerallydeterminedbydiscountingthefuturecashflowsassociatedwiththatasset.Iftheintentistoholdtheassetforsaleandcertainothercriteriaaremet(e.g.,theassetcanbedisposedofcurrently,appropriatelevelsofauthorityhaveapprovedthesale,andthereisanactiveprogramtolocateabuyer),theimpairmenttestinvolvescomparingtheasset'scarryingvaluetoitsestimatedfairvalue.Totheextentthecarryingvalueisgreaterthantheasset'sestimatedfairvalue,animpairmentchargeisrecognizedforthedifference.Significantjudgmentsinthisareainvolvedeterminingwhetheratriggeringeventhasoccurred,determiningthefuturecashflowsfortheassetsinvolvedandselectingtheappropriatediscountratetobeappliedindeterminingestimatedfairvalue.FortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,notriggeringeventshaveoccurredandnoimpairmenttestswereperformed.

Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets

Goodwillistestedannuallyforimpairmentduringthefourthquarterorearlieruponoccurrenceofatriggeringevent.Accountingguidancerelatedtogoodwillimpairmenttestingprovidesanoptiontofirstassessqualitativefactorstodeterminewhetheritismorelikelythannotthatthefairvalueofa

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reportingunitislessthanitscarryingamount.IftheCompanyperformsaqualitativeassessment,variouseventsandcircumstancesareconsideredwhenevaluatingwhetheritismorelikelythannotthatthefairvalueofareportingunitislessthanitscarryingamountandwhetherthefirststepofthegoodwillimpairmenttestisnecessary.If,afterthisqualitativeassessment,theCompanydeterminesthatitisnotmorelikelythannotthatthefairvalueofareportingunitislessthanitscarryingamount,thennofurtherquantitativetestingwouldbenecessary.

Ifdeterminednecessaryasaresultofthequalitativeassessmentdescribedabove,orifwedonotperformthequalitativeassessmentasallowedunderauthoritativeguidancefromtheFASB,goodwillimpairmentisdeterminedusingatwo-stepprocess.ThefirststepinvolvesacomparisonoftheestimatedfairvalueoftheCompanytoitscarryingamount,includinggoodwill.Inperformingthefirststep,theCompanydeterminesthefairvalueusingadiscountedcashflow("DCF")analysiscorroboratedbyamarket-basedapproach.Determiningfairvaluerequirestheexerciseofsignificantjudgment,includingjudgmentaboutappropriatediscountrates,perpetualgrowthrates,theamountandtimingofexpectedfuturecashflows,aswellasrelevantcomparablecompanyearningsmultiplesforthemarket-basedapproach.ThecashflowsemployedintheDCFanalysesarebasedontheCompany'smostrecentbudgetand,foryearsbeyondthebudget,theCompany'sestimates,whicharebasedonassumedgrowthrates.ThediscountratesusedintheDCFanalysesareintendedtoreflecttherisksinherentinthefuturecashflowsoftheCompany.IftheestimatedfairvalueoftheCompanyexceedsitscarryingamount,goodwillofthereportingunitisnotimpairedandthesecondstepoftheimpairmenttestisnotnecessary.IfthecarryingamountoftheCompanyexceedsitsestimatedfairvalue,thenthesecondstepofthegoodwillimpairmenttestmustbeperformed.Thesecondstepofthegoodwillimpairmenttestcomparestheimpliedfairvalueofthegoodwillwiththegoodwillcarryingamounttomeasuretheamountofimpairment,ifany.Theimpliedfairvalueofgoodwillisdeterminedinthesamemannerastheamountofgoodwillrecognizedinabusinesscombination.Inotherwords,theestimatedfairvalueoftheCompanyisallocatedtoalloftheassetsandliabilitiesoftheCompany(includinganyunrecognizedintangibleassets)asiftheCompanyhadbeenacquiredinabusinesscombinationandthefairvalueoftheCompanywasthepurchasepricepaid.IfthecarryingamountoftheCompany'sgoodwillexceedstheimpliedfairvalueofthatgoodwill,animpairmentchargeisrecognizedinanamountequaltothatexcess.

Otherintangibleassetsnotsubjecttoamortization,primarilycablefranchiserights,aretestedannuallyforimpairmentduringthefourthquarterorearlierupontheoccurrenceofatriggeringevent.Theimpairmenttestforotherintangibleassetsnotsubjecttoamortizationinvolvesacomparisonoftheestimatedfairvalueoftheintangibleassetwithitscarryingvalue.Ifthecarryingvalueoftheassetgroupexceedstheestimatedundiscountedcashflows,theassetwouldbedeemedtobeimpaired.Theimpairmentchargewouldthenbemeasuredasthedifferencebetweentheestimatedfairvalueoftheassetanditscarryingvalue.TheestimatesoffairvalueofintangibleassetsnotsubjecttoamortizationaredeterminedusingGreenfieldDiscountedCashFlowMethod("GreenfieldMethod"),whichentailsidentifyingtheprojecteddiscretecashflowsrelatedtosuchcablefranchiserightsanddiscountingthembacktothevaluationdate.Significantjudgmentsinherentinthisanalysisincludetheselectionofappropriatediscountrates,estimatingtheamountandtimingofestimatedfuturecashflowsattributabletocablefranchiserightsandidentificationofappropriateterminalgrowthrateassumptions.

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ThediscountratesusedintheGreenfieldMethodareintendedtoreflecttheriskinherentintheprojectedfuturecashflowsgeneratedbytherespectiveintangibleassets.

FortheCompany'simpairmentanalysescompletedinthefourthquartersof2015and2014theCompanydidnotperformaqualitativeassessmentforanyofitssixreportingunitsandinsteadbeganwiththefirststepofthegoodwillimpairmentanalysis.TheCompany'simpairmentanalysesfor2015and2014indicatednoimpairmentofitsgoodwillandotherintangibleassetsnotsubjecttoamortization.

Asset Retirement Obligations

Accountingforassetretirementobligationsrequiresthataliabilityberecognizedforanassetretirementobligationintheperiodinwhichitisincurredifareasonableestimateoffairvaluecanbemade.Ifaleaseorfranchiseagreementisnotrenewed,certainoftheCompany'sfranchiseagreementsandleasescontainprovisionsrequiringtheCompanytoremoveequipmentorrestorefacilities.TheCompanyexpectstocontinuallyrenewitsfranchiseagreementsandhasconcludedthattherelatedfranchiserightisanindefinitelivedintangibleasset.TheCompanycouldberequiredtoincursubstantialrestorationorremovalcostsrelatedtothesefranchiseagreementsintheunlikelyeventafranchiseagreementcontainingsuchaprovisionwerenolongerexpectedtoberenewed.TheCompanywouldrecordanestimatedliabilityatthetimethatitbecameprobablethatafranchiseagreementwouldnotberenewed.TheobligationsrelatedtotheremovalprovisionscontainedintheCompany'sleaseagreementsoranydisposalobligationsrelatedtotheCompany'soperatingassetsarenotmaterialtotheCompany'sconsolidatedfinancialconditionorresultsofoperationorarenotestimable.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

ThecarryingamountsofcertainoftheCompany'sfinancialinstruments,includingcashandcashequivalents,accountsreceivable,accountspayableandotheraccruedliabilities,approximatefairvaluebecauseoftheirshortmaturities(seeFootnote11).

Derivative Financial Instruments

Accountingforderivativefinancialinstrumentsrequiresthatallderivativeinstrumentsberecognizedonthebalancesheetatfairvalue.TheCompany'spolicyistomanageinterestcostsusingamixoffixedandvariableratedebt.TheCompanydoesnotholdorissuederivativeinstrumentsfortradingorspeculativepurposes.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

InMay2014,theFASBissuedAccountingStandardsUpdateNo.2014-09,RevenuefromContractswithCustomers("ASU2014-09"),whichsupersedestherevenuerecognitionrequirementsinASC605,RevenueRecognition.Thenewguidancestipulatesthatanentityshouldrecognizerevenuetodepictthetransferofpromisedgoodsorservicestocustomersinanamountthatreflectstheconsiderationtowhichtheentityexpectstobeentitledinexchangeforthosegoodsorservices.ASU2014-09iseffectiveforannualreportingperiods(includinginterimreportingperiodswithinthose

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periods)beginningafterDecember15,2016.Earlyapplicationisnotpermitted,andthestandardpermitstheuseofeithertheretrospectiveorcumulativeeffecttransitionmethod.TheCompanyisevaluatingtheeffectthatASU2014-09willhaveonitsconsolidatedfinancialstatementsandrelateddisclosures.InAugust2015,theFASBissuedAccountingStandardsupdateNo.2015-14,DeferralofEffectiveDate,whichdeferredtheeffectivedateofASU2014-09byoneyeartoDecember15,2017forinterimandannualreportingperiodsbeginningafterthatdate.TheFASBpermittedearlyadoptionofthestandard,butnotbeforetheoriginaleffectivedateofDecember15,2016.TheCompanyhasnotyetselectedatransitionmethodnorhasitdeterminedtheeffectofthesestandardsonitsongoingoperationsorfinancialreporting.

InAugust2014,theFASBissuedAccountingStandardsUpdateNo.2014-15,DisclosuresofUncertaintiesaboutanEntity'sAbilitytoContinueasaGoingConcern("ASU2014-15"),whichrequiresmanagementtoevaluatewhetherthereareconditionsoreventsthatraisesubstantialdoubtabouttheentity'sabilitytocontinueasagoingconcern,andtoprovidecertaindisclosureswhenitisprobablethattheentitywillbeunabletomeetitsobligationsastheybecomeduewithinoneyearafterthedatethatthefinancialstatementsareissued.ASU2014-15iseffectivefortheannualperiodendedDecember31,2016andforannualperiodsandinterimperiodsthereafter,withearlyadoptionpermitted.TheadoptionofASU2014-15isnotexpectedtomateriallyimpacttheCompany'sconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

InApril2015,theFASBissuedAccountingStandardsUpdateNo.2015-03,SimplifyingthePresentationofDebtIssuanceCosts("ASU2015-03").Thenewguidancestipulatesthatanentityshouldpresentdebtissuancecostsinthebalancesheetasadirectdeductionfromtherelateddebtliabilityratherthanasanasset,andamortizationofthecostsshouldbereportedasinterestexpense.ASU2015-03iseffectiveforannualreportingperiods(includinginterimreportingperiodswithinthoseperiods)beginningafterDecember15,2015.Earlyapplicationispermitted,andentitieswouldapplythenewguidanceretrospectivelytoallpriorperiods.InAugust2015,theFASBissuedAccountingStandardsUpdateNo.2015-15,PresentationandSubsequentMeasurementofDebtIssuanceCostsAssociatedwithline-of-CreditArrangements("ASU2015-15"),whichprovidesadditionalguidancetoASU2015-03toaddressthepresentationorsubsequentmeasurementofdebtissuancecostsrelatedtoline-of-creditarrangements.ASU2015-15notedthattheSECstaffwouldnotobjecttoanentitydeferringandpresentingdebtissuancecostsasanassetandsubsequentlyamortizingthedeferreddebtissuancecostsratablyoverthetermoftheline-of-creditarrangement,regardlessofwhetherthereareanyoutstandingborrowingsonthearrangement.TheadoptionofASU2015-03andASU2015-15isnotexpectedtohaveamaterialimpactontheCompany'sconsolidatedfinancialstatementsandrelateddisclosures.

InSeptember2015,theFASBissuedAccountingStandardsUpdateNo.2015-16,SimplifyingtheAccountingforMeasurement-PeriodAdjustments("ASU2015-16"),whichrequiresthatanacquirerrecognizeadjustmentstoprovisionalamountsthatareidentifiedduringthemeasurementperiodinthereportingperiodinwhichtheadjustmentamountsaredetermined.Priortotheissuanceofthestandard,entitieswererequiredtoretrospectivelyapplyadjustmentsmadetoprovisionalamountrecognizedinabusinesscombination.ASU2015-16iseffectiveforfiscalyears,andinterimperiods

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withinthoseyears,beginningafterDecember15,2015,andearlyadoptionispermitted.TheadoptionofASU2015-16isnotexpectedtomateriallyimpacttheCompany'sconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

InNovember2015,theFASBissuedAccountingStandardsUpdateNo.2015-17,BalanceSheetClassificationofDeferredTaxes("ASU2015-17"),whichrequiresthatalldeferredtaxassetsandliabilities,alongwithanyrelatedvaluationallowance,beclassifiedasnoncurrentonthebalancesheet.ASU2015-17iseffectiveforfiscalyears,andinterimperiodswithinthoseyears,beginningafterDecember15,2016,andearlyadoptionispermitted.TheadoptionofASU2015-17isnotexpectedtomateriallyimpacttheCompany'sconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

4. Altice Acquisition

OnDecember21,2015,AlticeN.V.,apubliccompanywithlimitedliability(naamloze vennootshcap )underDutchlaw("Altice"),assuccessorininteresttoAlticeS.A.,certainotherdirectorindirectwholly-ownedsubsidiariesofAltice(the"Purchasers"),acquiredapproximately70%ofthetotaloutstandingequityinterestsinCequelCorporation(the"AlticeAcquisition")fromthedirectandindirectstockholdersofCequelCorporation(the"Sellers").Priortothedatehereof,CequelCorporationwasdirectlyorindirectlyownedbyinvestmentfundsadvisedbyBCPartnersLimited("BCP"),CPPIB-SuddenlinkLP,awhollyownedsubsidiaryofCanadaPensionPlanInvestmentBoard("CPPIB"andtogetherwithBCP,the"Sponsors"),andIW4MKCarryPartnershipLP(the"ManagementHolder"andtogetherwiththeSponsors,the"Stockholders").Theconsiderationfortheacquiredequityinterestswasbasedonatotalequityvaluationfor100%ofthecapitalandvotingrightsofCequelCorporationof$4,132.0million,whichincludes$2,956.4millionofcashconsideration,$675.6millionofretainedequityheldbytheSponsorsand$500millionfundedbytheissuancebyanaffiliateofAlticeofaseniorvendornotethatissubscribedbytheSponsors.FollowingtheclosingoftheAlticeAcquisition,theSponsorsretainedequityinterestsinCequelCorporationrepresenting,intheaggregate,30%ofCequelCorporation'soutstandingcapitalstockonapost-closingbasis.Inaddition,thecarryinterestplansoftheStockholderswerecashedoutbasedonanagreementbetweentheSponsorsandtheManagementHolderwherebypaymentsweremadetoparticipantsinsuchcarryinterestplans,includingcertainofficersanddirectorsofCequelandCequelCorporation.

InconnectionwiththeAlticeAcquisition,onJune12,2015,affiliatesofAlticeissued(i)$320millionprincipalamountofseniorholdconotesdue2025(the"HoldcoNotes"),(ii)$300millionprincipalamountofseniornotesdue2025(the"2025SeniorNotes")and(iii)$1.1billionprincipalamountofseniorsecurednotesdue2023(the"SeniorSecuredNotes"),theproceedsfromwhichwereplacedinescrow,tofinanceaportionofthepurchasepricefortheAlticeAcquisition.TheHoldcoNoteswereissuedbyAlticeUSFinanceS.A.(the"HoldcoNotesIssuer"),anindirectsubsidiaryofAltice,bearinterestatarateof7.75%perannumandwereissuedatapriceof98.275%.The2025SeniorNoteswereissuedbyAlticeUSFinanceIICorporation(the"SeniorNotesIssuer"),anindirectsubsidiaryofAltice,bearinterestatarateof7.75%perannumandwereissuedatapriceof100.00%.TheSeniorSecuredNoteswereissuedbyAlticeUSFinanceICorporation(the"SeniorSecuredNotesIssuer"),anindirectsubsidiaryofAltice,bearinterestatarateof5.375%perannumandwereissuedatapriceof100.00%.InterestontheHoldcoNotes,the2025SeniorNotesandtheSeniorSecuredNotesispayablesemi-annuallyonJanuary15andJuly15.TheHoldcoNotes

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willautomaticallyexchangeintoanequalaggregateprincipalamountof2025SeniorNotesoncethe2025SeniorNotesIssuerbuildssufficientrestrictedpaymentcapacityandtheabilitytoincuradditionalindebtednessinexcessoftheaggregateamountoftheHoldcoNotes.FollowingtheconsummationoftheAlticeAcquisitionandrelatedtransactions,(i)theindirectparentoftheHoldcoNotesIssuerowned70%ofCequelCorporation,(ii)the2025SeniorNotesIssuermergedintoCequel,theSeniorNotesbecametheobligationsofCequelandCequelCapitalCorporationbecametheco-issuerofthe2025SeniorNotes,and(iii)theequityinterestsintheSeniorSecuredNotesIssuerwerecontributedthroughoneormoreintermediarystepstoSuddenlink,andtheSeniorSecuredNoteswereguaranteedbyCequelCommunicationsHoldingsIILLC,SuddenlinkandcertainofthesubsidiariesofSuddenlinkandaresecuredbycertainassetsofCequelCommunicationsHoldingsIILLC,Suddenlinkanditssubsidiaries.

InconnectionwiththeAlticeAcquisition,wereceivedconsentfromholdersofthe2020Notesto,amongotherthings,waiveanyobligationthattheIssuersmayhaveunderthe2020Indenturetorepurchasethe2020NotesasaresultoftheconsummationoftheAlticeAcquisitionandmakecertainrelatedchangestothe2020Indenture(the"IndentureAmendments"),andtheIssuersenteredintoafirstsupplementalindenturetothe2020IndenturewithU.S.BankNationalAssociation,astrustee(the"FirstSupplementalIndenture"),containingtheIndentureAmendments.Inexchangeforthisconsent,wepaidholderswhoconsentedtotheseamendmentsanaggregatefeeofapproximately$26.3millionattheclosingoftheAlticeAcquisition,atwhichtimetheIndentureAmendmentsbecomeeffective.

InconnectionwiththeAlticeAcquisition,wereceivedconsentfromlendersunderthecreditandguarantyagreement,datedFebruary14,2012,enteredintobyCequelCommunications,LLC,CequelCommunicationsHoldingsII,LLC,certainsubsidiariesofCequelCommunications,LLCandasyndicateoflenders,asamended,whichprovidesforupto$2.7billionofloansintheaggregate,consistingofa$2.2billiontermloanfacilityanda$500.0millionrevolvingcreditfacility(collectively,the"ExistingCreditFacility"),toamendthedefinitionofchangeofcontrolandcertainotherrelateddefinitionsthereinsothattheconsummationoftheAlticeAcquisitiondidnotconstituteachangeofcontrolandcorrespondingeventofdefaultthereunder(the"ExistingCreditFacilityAmendments"),andweenteredintoaSecondAmendmentandConsenttotheExistingCreditFacility(the"SecondAmendmentandConsent")withthelendersthereunder,containing,amongotherthings,theExistingCreditFacilityAmendments.Inexchangeforthisconsent,wepaidlenderswhoconsentedtotheseamendmentsanaggregatefeeofapproximately$6.8million.

Inaddition,lendersholding(a)$290.0millionofloansandcommitmentsundertheexistingrevolvingcreditfacilityundertheExistingCreditFacilityand(b)approximately$815.4millionofloansundertheexistingtermloanfacilityundertheExistingCreditFacilityconsentedtorollover,onacashlessbasis,suchlenders'loansandcommitmentsundertheExistingCreditFacilityintoloansandcommitmentsofthesameamountunderanewcreditfacility(the"NewCreditFacility")madeavailabletoAlticeUSFinanceICorporationeffectiveupontheconsummationoftheAlticeAcquisition(the"RollConsents").TheNewCreditFacilitywillmatureonDecember21,2022,orsoonerifcertainamountsofthe2020Notes,the2021NotesortheSeniorSecuredNotesremainoutstandingatcertainfuturedates.UpontheclosingoftheAlticeAcquisition,the$290.0millionofloansandcommitmentsundertheexistingrevolvingcreditfacilityundertheExistingCreditFacility

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thatlenderselectedtorolloverintotheNewCreditFacility,plus$60.0millionofnewrevolvingcommitmentsfromotherlenders,formedanew$350millionrevolvingcreditfacilityundertheNewCreditFacility,andallremainingcommitmentsunderthethenexisting$500millionrevolvingcreditfacilityundertheExistingCreditFacilitywereterminated.

WeappliedbusinesscombinationaccountingfortheAlticeAcquisition.ThisresultedintheCompanyhavinganewaccountingbasisintheidentifiableassetsandliabilitiesandnoretainedearningsoraccumulatedlosses.Accordingly,theconsolidatedfinancialstatementsonorafterDecember21,2015arenotcomparabletotheconsolidatedfinancialstatementspriortothatdate.ThefinancialstatementsfortheperiodsendedpriortoDecember20,2015donotincludetheeffectofanychangesinourcorporatestructureorchangesinthefairvalueofassetsandliabilitiesasaresultofbusinesscombinationaccounting.

Businesscombinationaccountingprovides,amongotherthings,foradeterminationofthevaluetobeassignedtotheequityofthecompanyasofadateselectedforfinancialreportingpurposes.ThevalueoftheCompanywassetforthatapproximately$9.1billion.ThevaluewasbaseduponthepurchasepricethatthePurchaserspaidtoacquiretheCompanyonDecember21,2015,andincludingliabilitiesassumed.Further,DCFanalysiswascompletedforpurchasepriceallocationpurposes.AmoredetailedexplanationoftheDCFanalysisisdiscussedbelow.

ThebasisfortheDCFanalysiswastheCompany'sprojections.Theseseven-yearprojectionswerebasedonmanagement'sassumptionsincludingamongothers,penetrationratesforbasicanddigitalvideo,highspeedInternet,andtelephone;revenuegrowthrates;operatingmargins;andcapitalexpenditures.TheassumptionsarederivedbasedontheCompany'sanditspeers'historicaloperatingperformanceadjustedforcurrentandexpectedcompetitiveandeconomicfactorssurroundingthecableindustry.TheDCFanalysiswascompletedusingadiscountrateofapproximately9.0%basedontheCompany'scostofequityandafter-taxcostofdebtandaperpetuitygrowthrateof2.5%.Thevalueishighlydependentontheachievementofthefuturefinancialresultscontemplatedintheprojections.Theestimatesandassumptionsmadeinthevaluationareinherentlysubjecttosignificantuncertainties,manyofwhicharebeyondourcontrol,andthereisnoassurancethattheseresultscanbeachieved.Theprimaryassumptionsforwhichthereisareasonablepossibilityoftheoccurrenceofavariationthatwouldhavesignificantlyaffectedthevalueincludetheassumptionsregardingrevenuegrowth,programmingexpensegrowthrates,theamountandtimingofcapitalexpendituresandthediscount

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rateutilized.ThefollowingtablesummarizestheestimatesofthefairvaluesoftheassetsacquiredandliabilitiesassumedintheAlticeAcquisition(dollarsinmillions):

Thesignificantassumptionsrelatedtothevaluationsofourassetsandliabilitiesinconnectionwithbusinesscombinationaccountingincludethefollowing:

Property,plantandequipmentwasgivenapreliminaryfairvalueof$2.2billionasofDecember21,2015.InestablishingfairvalueforthevastmajorityoftheCompany'sproperty,plantandequipment,thecostapproachwasutilized.Thecostapproachconsiderstheamountrequiredtoreplaceanassetbyconstructingorpurchasinganewassetwithsimilarutility,thenadjuststhevalueinconsiderationofphysicaldepreciation,andfunctionalandeconomicobsolescenceasoftheappraisaldate.Thecostapproachreliesonmanagement'sassumptionsregardingcurrentmaterialandlaborcostsrequiredtorebuildandrepurchasesignificantcomponentsofourproperty,plantandequipmentalongwithassumptionsregardingtheageandestimatedusefullivesofourproperty,plantandequipment.

TheCompanyidentifiedthefollowingintangibleassetstobevalued:franchiseandpatentrights,tradenamesandsubscriberrelationships.Franchiserightswerevaluedusingthegreenfieldmethodandweregivenapreliminaryvalueof$4,984.6millionasofDecember21,2015.Tradenameswerevaluedusingadeviationoftheincomeapproach,knownastheroyaltysavingsmethod,andweregivenapreliminaryvalueof$37.9millionasofDecember21,2015.Subscriberrelationshipswerevaluedusingadeviationoftheexcessearningsmethodandweregivenapreliminaryvalueof$1,067.4millionasofDecember21,2015.(SeeFootnote13)

Long-termdebtwasvaluedatfairvalueasofDecember21,2015usingquotedmarketprices(Level2).

ThecarryingvalueofmostotherassetsandliabilitiesapproximatedfairvalueasofDecember21,2015.ThecontractualvalueofaccountsreceivableasofDecember21,2015isapproximately$191.2million,comparedtoapreliminaryfairvalueof$179.4million.

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Amount Recognized as of December 21,

2015 CurrentAssets $ 156.2AccountsReceivable 179.4Property,plantandequipment 2,208.3Goodwill($538.9milliontaxdeductible) 2,040.4Intangibleassets 6,089.8Othernon-currentassets 62.1Currentliabilities (571.4)Long-termdebt (6,056.7)Deferredincometaxes (1,944.8)Othernon-currentliabilities (4.0)Total $ 2,159.3

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Asaresultofapplyingbusinesscombinationaccounting,theCompanyrecordedpreliminarygoodwillof$2.0billion,whichrepresentedtheexcessoforganizationvalueoveramountsassignedtotheotheridentifiabletangibleandintangibleassets,arisingfromexpectationsoffutureoperationalperformanceandcashgeneration.

5. Acquisitions of Broadband Systems

OnJanuary2,2014,theCompanyconsummateditsacquisitionofthreecablesystemsfromNorthlandCommunications("Northland"),forapurchasepriceof$40.6million(the"NorthlandAcquisition").TheNorthlandAcquisitionwasfundedbycashonhand.TheCompanyincurrednoacquisitionrelatedcostsforthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015andthepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,andincurredacquisitionrelatedcostsofapproximately$0.2millionforthepredecessoryearendedDecember31,2014,whichareincludedinselling,generalandadministrativeexpenseintheconsolidatedstatementsofoperations.

TheCompanyaccountedfortheNorthlandAcquisitioninaccordancewithASCTopic805,andtheoperatingresultsofNorthlandhavebeenconsolidatedfromthedateofacquisition.ThetotalestimatedpurchasepricewasallocatedtotheidentifiabletangibleandintangibleassetsacquiredbasedontheirfairvaluesusingLevel3inputs(seeFootnote11).Theexcessoftheestimatedpurchasepriceoverthosefairvalueswasrecordedasgoodwill,whichrepresentsthevalueofexpectedsynergiesandotherintangibleassetsthatdonotqualifyforseparaterecognition.Thefairvalueassignedtotheidentifiabletangibleandintangibleassetsacquiredarebaseduponathirdpartyvaluationusingtheassumptionsdevelopedbymanagementandotherinformationcompiledbymanagement.

Thetablebelowpresentsthefinalallocationofthepurchasepricetotheassetsacquired(inmillions):

OnOctober1,2014,theCompanyconsummateditsacquisitionoftwocablesystemsinNevadafromNewWaveCommunications("NewWave")for$6.1millionusingcashonhand.

TheCompany'sconsolidatedstatementofoperationsfortheyearendedDecember31,2014includes$15.3millionofrevenueand$3.1millionofnetincome,fromtheacquisitionofNorthland.Inaddition,theCompany'sconsolidatedstatementofoperationsfortheyearendedDecember31,2014includes$0.8millionofrevenueandlessthan$0.1millionofnetincomefromtheacquisitionofNewWave,whichareconsideredtobeimmaterialtotheCompany'sconsolidatedfinancialstatements.

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Totalpurchaseprice $ 40.6

Estimated Useful Life Property,plantandequipment 1-15years $ 11.3Subscriberrelationships 7years 5.7Franchiserights Indefinite-lived 16.7Goodwill(taxdeductible) Indefinite-lived 6.8Currentassets 0.1

Totalallocatedpurchaseprice $ 40.6

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Allowancefordoubtfulaccountsconsistedofthefollowing:

7. Property, Plant and Equipment

Property,plantandequipmentconsistedofthefollowingasofDecember31:

Depreciationexpensewas$10.2million,$465.2million,and$480.3millionforthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015,thepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,andthepredecessoryearendedDecember31,2014,respectively.

DuringthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015,weacquired$26.0millionofproperty,plantandequipment.Asreflectedinourconsolidatedstatementofcashflows,$30.6millionrepresentscapitalexpendituresforwhichcashwaspaidduringtheyearendedDecember31,2015.Thisamountincludes$4.6millionofcashoutflowsrelatedtothedecreaseinaccountspayableandaccruedexpensesrelatedtocapitalexpendituresfrom$16.9millionasofDecember20,2015to$12.3millionasofDecember31,2015.

DuringthepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,weacquired$444.0millionofproperty,plantandequipment.Asreflectedinourconsolidatedstatementofcashflows,$447.9millionrepresentscapitalexpendituresforwhichcashwaspaidduringtheyearendedDecember31,2015.Thisamountincludes$3.9millionofcashoutflowsrelatedtothedecreaseinaccountspayableandaccruedexpensesrelatedtocapitalexpendituresfrom$20.8millionasofDecember31,2014to$16.9millionasofDecember20,2015.

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Successor

2015 Predecessor

2015 Predecessor

2014 Balance,beginningofperiod $ — $ 15,567 $ 13,323Chargedtoexpense 1,051 29,144 28,283Uncollectedbalanceswrittenoff,netofrecoveries — (33,106) (26,039)Balance,endofperiod $ 1,051 $ 11,605 $ 15,567

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2014 Land $ 44,666 $ 24,396Buildingsandimprovements 112,085 99,933Capitalizedleases 2,547 17,605Vehicles 25,324 58,523Broadbanddistributionsystems 2,005,783 2,415,462Officefurniture,toolsandequipment 43,869 128,409TotalProperty,plantandequipment 2,234,274 2,744,328Less:accumulateddepreciation (10,162) (967,156)Property,plantandequipment,net $ 2,224,112 $ 1,777,172

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DuringthepredecessoryearendedDecember31,2014,weacquired$417.3millionofproperty,plantandequipment.Asreflectedinourconsolidatedstatementofcashflows,$420.6millionrepresentscapitalexpendituresforwhichcashwaspaidduringthepredecessoryearendedDecember31,2014.Thisamountincludes$3.3millionofcashoutflowsrelatedtothedecreaseinaccountspayableandaccruedexpensesrelatedtocapitalexpendituresfrom$24.1millionasofDecember31,2013to$20.8millionasofDecember31,2014.

ForthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015,thepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,andthepredecessoryearendedDecember31,2014,theCompanyrecordedalossonthedisposalofcableassetsoflessthan$0.1million,$1.8millionand$4.3million,respectively.

8. Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

AccountspayableandaccruedexpensesasofDecember31,2015and2014consistofthefollowing:

9. Capital Lease and Other Obligations

Capitalleaseandotherobligationsconsistofcapitalleasesrelatedtoassets,facilitiesandmulti-yearvendorserviceagreements.TheCompanyhasfinancingagreementswithoriginalobligationstotaling$43.0million,ofwhich$12.9millionwasoutstandingatDecember31,2015,thatexpirebetweenDecember2015andJanuary2028.

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Successor

2015 Predecessor

2014 Accountspayable—trade $ 17,497 $ 20,265Accountspayableandaccruedexpensesrelatedtocapitalexpenditures 12,329 20,785Accruedliabilities: Programmingcosts 54,047 52,241Compensationandbenefits 43,498 40,048Taxesandinsurance 23,851 31,737Telephoneandcircuitcosts 7,271 15,907Franchiserelatedfees 15,399 15,789Polerentals 9,441 6,508Other 34,448 28,417

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ThefutureprincipalpaymentsoftheCompany'scapitalleaseobligationsasofDecember31,2015areasfollows(dollarsinthousands):

In2014,theCompanyenteredintoathreeyearcapitalleasecommitmenttotalingapproximately$14.1million,ofwhich$4.1millionwasoutstandingatDecember31,2015,andafiveyearcapitalleasecommitmenttotalingapproximately$0.8million,ofwhich$0.6millionwasoutstandingatDecember31,2015.

10. Long-Term Debt

OutstandingdebtconsistedofthefollowingatDecember31:

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Year Amount 2016 $ 10,1272017 8652018 5032019 1802020 266Thereafter 1,001Total $ 12,942

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2015(a) Predecessor

2014 Existingcreditfacility $ 1,459,077 $ 2,327,948Newcreditfacility 795,138 —6.375%SeniorNotesdue2020 1,447,659 1,527,3315.125%SeniorNotesdue2021(b) 1,094,461 1,236,7315.375%SeniorSecuredNotesdue2023 1,089,036 —7.750%SeniorNotesdue2025 273,821 —TotalDebt 6,159,192 5,092,010Less:Currentportion (105,129) (24,422)Long-TermDebt $ 6,054,063 $ 5,067,588

(a) OnDecember21,2015,weappliedbusinesscombinationaccountingtoadjustourdebttoreflectfairvalue.Therefore,asofDecember31,2015,theaccretedvaluespresentedabovegenerallyrepresentthefairvalueatDecember21,2015,plusorminustheaccretionstothebalancesheetdateofDecember31,2015.

(b) IncludestheInitial2021Notesandthe2021MirrorNotes.

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Existing Credit Facility

OnFebruary14,2012,Suddenlink,CequelCommunicationsHoldingsII,LLC("HoldingsII"),Cequel'sdirectsubsidiaryandthedirectparentofSuddenlink,certainsubsidiariesofSuddenlinkandasyndicateoflendersenteredintoaCreditandGuarantyAgreement,(the"ExistingCreditAgreement"),whichprovidesforupto$2.7billionofloansintheaggregate,consistingofa$2.2billiontermloanfacilityfundedatclosinganda$500.0millionrevolvingcreditfacility(collectively,the"ExistingCreditFacility").TherevolvingcreditfacilitywasscheduledtomatureonFebruary14,2017.ThetermloanfacilityisscheduledtomatureonFebruary14,2019.TheinterestrateonthetermloansoutstandingundertheExistingCreditAgreementinitiallyequaledtheprimerateplus1.75%ortheLIBORrateplus2.75%,withaLIBORfloorof0.75%,whiletheinterestrateontherevolverloansinitiallyequaledtheprimerateplus1.50%ortheLIBORrateplus2.50%.Thetermloanfacilityrequiresquarterlyrepaymentsinannualamountsequalto1.00%oftheoriginalprincipalamount,withtheremainderdueatmaturity.ThedebtundertheExistingCreditAgreementissecuredbyafirstprioritysecurityinterestinthecapitalstockofSuddenlinkandsubstantiallyallofthepresentandfutureassetsofSuddenlinkanditsrestrictedsubsidiaries,andisguaranteedbyHoldingsII,aswellasallofSuddenlink'sexistingandfuturedirectandindirectsubsidiaries,subjecttocertainexceptionssetforthintheExistingCreditAgreement.TheExistingCreditAgreementcontainscustomaryrepresentations,warrantiesandaffirmativecovenants.Inaddition,theExistingCreditAgreementcontainsrestrictivecovenantsthatlimit,amongotherthings,theabilityofSuddenlinkanditssubsidiariestoincurindebtedness,createliens,engageinmergers,consolidationsandotherfundamentalchanges,makeinvestmentsorloans,engageintransactionswithaffiliates,paydividends,andmakeacquisitionsanddisposeofassets.TheExistingCreditAgreementalsocontainsamaximumseniorsecuredleveragemaintenancecovenant.Additionally,theExistingCreditAgreementcontainscustomaryeventsofdefault,includingfailuretomakepayments,breachesofcovenantsandrepresentations,crossdefaultstootherindebtedness,unpaidjudgments,changesofcontrolandbankruptcyevents.Thelenders'commitmentstofundamountsundertherevolvingcreditfacilityaresubjecttocertaincustomaryconditions.

OnApril30,2014,theCompanywasrequiredtomakeanexcesscashflowrecapturepaymentof$72.7millioninaccordancewiththetermsoftheExistingCreditAgreement.Lendersholdingapproximately16.4%oftheoutstandingtermloansundertheExistingCreditFacilitywaivedtheirrighttoreceivethispayment.Accordingly,theCompanymadeanexcesscashflowrecapturepaymentof$60.8milliontotheotherlendersundertheExistingCreditFacilityandretained$11.9millionrelatedtothewaivedexcesscashflowrecapturepayment.

OnDecember29,2014,theCompanymadeavoluntaryprincipalprepaymentintheamountof$55.0million,usingcashonhand.

InconnectionwiththeAlticeAcquisition,wereceivedconsentfromlendersundertheExistingCreditFacilitytoamendthedefinitionofchangeofcontrolandcertainotherrelateddefinitionsthereinsothattheconsummationoftheAlticeAcquisitiondidnotconstituteachangeofcontrolandcorrespondingeventofdefaultthereunder(the"ExistingCreditFacilityAmendments"),andweenteredintoaSecondAmendmentandConsenttotheExistingCreditFacility(the"Second

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AmendmentandConsent")withthelendersthereunder,containing,amongotherthings,theExistingCreditFacilityAmendments.Inexchangeforthisconsent,wepaidlenderswhoconsentedtotheseamendmentsanaggregatefeeofapproximately$6.8million.

Additionally,asofDecember21,2015,inconnectionwiththeformationoftheNewCreditFacility(asdescribedbelow)theinterestrateonthetermloansoutstandingundertheExistingCreditAgreementwasincreasedtotheprimerateplus1.8125%ortheLIBORrateplus2.8125%,withaLIBORfloorof1.00%,andthecommitmentsunderthethenexisting$500millionrevolvingcreditfacilityundertheExistingCreditFacilitywereterminated.

OnApril29,2016,theCompanywillberequiredtomakeanexcesscashflowrecapturepaymentof$80.7millioninaccordancewiththetermsoftheExistingCreditAgreement.

New Credit Facility

InconnectionwiththeAlticeAcquisition,lendersholding(a)$290.0millionofloansandcommitmentsundertheexistingrevolvingcreditfacilityundertheExistingCreditFacilityand(b)approximately$815.4millionofloansundertheexistingtermloanfacilityundertheExistingCreditFacilityconsentedtorollover,onacashlessbasis,suchlenders'loansandcommitmentsundertheExistingCreditFacilityintoloansandcommitmentsofthesameamountundertheNewCreditFacilitymadeavailabletoAlticeUSFinanceICorporationeffectiveupontheconsummationoftheAlticeAcquisition.TheNewCreditFacilitywillmatureonDecember21,2022,orsoonerifcertainamountsofthe2020Notes,the2021NotesortheSeniorSecuredNotesremainoutstandingatcertainfuturedates.UpontheclosingoftheAlticeAcquisition,the$290.0millionofloansandcommitmentsundertheexistingrevolvingcreditfacilityundertheExistingCreditFacilitythatlenderselectedtorolloverintotheNewCreditFacility,plus$60.0millionofnewrevolvingcommitmentsfromotherlenders,formedanew$350millionrevolvingcreditfacilityundertheNewCreditFacility,andallremainingcommitmentsunderthethenexisting$500millionrevolvingcreditfacilityundertheExistingCreditFacilitywereterminated.

TherevolvingcreditfacilityundertheNewCreditFacilityisscheduledtomatureonDecember21,2020.TheNewCreditFacilitywillmatureonDecember21,2022,orsoonerifcertainamountsofthe2020Notes,the2021NotesortheSeniorSecuredNotesremainoutstandingatcertainfuturedates.TheinterestrateonthetermloansoutstandingundertheNewCreditAgreementequaltheprimerateplus2.25%ortheLIBORrateplus3.25%,withaLIBORfloorof1.00%,whiletheinterestrateontherevolverloansequaltheprimerateplus2.25%ortheLIBORrateplus3.25%.Thetermloanfacilityrequiresquarterlyrepaymentsinannualamountsequalto1.00%oftheoriginalprincipalamount,commencingonMarch31,2016,withtheremainderdueatmaturity.ThedebtundertheNewCreditAgreementissecuredbyafirstprioritysecurityinterestinthecapitalstockofSuddenlinkandsubstantiallyallofthepresentandfutureassetsofSuddenlinkanditsrestrictedsubsidiaries,andisguaranteedbyHoldingsII,aswellasallofSuddenlink'sexistingandfuturedirectandindirectsubsidiaries,subjecttocertainexceptionssetforthintheNewCreditAgreement.TheNewCreditAgreementcontainscustomaryrepresentations,warrantiesandaffirmativecovenants.Inaddition,theNewCreditAgreementcontainsrestrictivecovenantsthatlimit,amongotherthings,theabilityof

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Suddenlinkanditssubsidiariestoincurindebtedness,createliens,engageinmergers,consolidationsandotherfundamentalchanges,makeinvestmentsorloans,engageintransactionswithaffiliates,paydividends,andmakeacquisitionsanddisposeofassets.TheNewCreditAgreementalsocontainsamaximumseniorsecuredleveragemaintenancecovenant.Additionally,theNewCreditAgreementcontainscustomaryeventsofdefault,includingfailuretomakepayments,breachesofcovenantsandrepresentations,crossdefaultstootherindebtedness,unpaidjudgments,changesofcontrolandbankruptcyevents.Thelenders'commitmentstofundamountsundertherevolvingcreditfacilityaresubjecttocertaincustomaryconditions.

Senior Secured Notes

OnJune12,2015,affiliatesofAlticeissued$1.1billionprincipalamountofSeniorSecuredNotes,theproceedsfromwhichwereplacedinescrowtofinanceaportionofthepurchasepricefortheAlticeAcquisition.TheSeniorSecuredNoteswereissuedbytheSeniorSecuredNotesIssuer,anindirectsubsidiaryofAltice,bearinterestatarateof5.375%perannumandwereissuedatapriceof100.00%.InterestontheSeniorSecuredNotesispayablesemi-annuallyonJanuary15andJuly15.FollowingtheconsummationoftheAlticeAcquisitionandrelatedtransactionstheequityinterestsintheSeniorSecuredNotesIssuerwerecontributedthroughoneormoreintermediarystepstoSuddenlink,andtheSeniorSecuredNoteswereguaranteedbyCequelCommunicationsHoldingsIILLC,SuddenlinkandcertainofthesubsidiariesofSuddenlinkandaresecuredbycertainassetsofCequelCommunicationsHoldingsIILLC,Suddenlinkanditssubsidiaries.

Senior Notes

OnSeptember9,2014,theIssuersissued$500.0millionaggregateprincipalamountofthe2021MirrorNotes.Theproceedsfromthesale,pluscashonhand,wereusedtomakeadistributionintheamountof$600milliontoourparent(seeFootnote20)andpayrelatedfeesandexpenses.The2021MirrorNotesmatureonDecember15,2021.Interestispayableonthe2021MirrorNotessemi-annuallyincashonJune15andDecember15ofeachyear.The2021MirrorNoteshavesubstantiallythesametermsastheInitial2021Notes.

OnJune12,2015,affiliatesofAlticeissued$300millionprincipalamountofthe2025SeniorNotes,theproceedsfromwhichwereplacedinescrow,tofinanceaportionofthepurchasepricefortheAlticeAcquisition.The2025SeniorNoteswereissuedbythe2025SeniorNotesIssuer,anindirectsubsidiaryofAltice,bearinterestatarateof7.75%perannumandwereissuedatapriceof100.00%.Interestonthe2025SeniorNotesispayablesemi-annuallyonJanuary15andJuly15.FollowingtheconsummationoftheAlticeAcquisitionandrelatedtransactions,the2025SeniorNotesIssuermergedintoCequel,the2025SeniorNotesbecametheobligationsofCequelandCequelCapitalCorporationbecametheco-issuerofthe2025SeniorNotes.

OnJune12,2015,affiliatesofAlticeissued$320millionprincipalamountoftheHoldcoNotes,theproceedsfromwhichwereplacedinescrow,tofinanceaportionofthepurchasepricefortheAlticeAcquisition.TheHoldcoNoteswereissuedbytheHoldcoNotesIssuer,anindirectsubsidiaryofAltice,bearinterestatarateof7.75%perannumandwereissuedatapriceof100.00%.Intereston

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theHoldcoNotesispayablesemi-annuallyonJanuary15andJuly15(SeeFootnote17).TheHoldcoNoteswillautomaticallyexchangeintoanequalaggregateprincipalamountof2025SeniorNotesoncethe2025SeniorNotesIssuerbuildssufficientrestrictedpaymentcapacityandtheabilitytoincuradditionalindebtednessinexcessoftheaggregateamountoftheHoldcoNotes.Thisautomaticexchangeisexpectedtotakeplaceduringthesecondquarterof2016.

TheIssuershavenoabilitytoserviceinterestorprincipalontheSeniorNotes,otherthanthroughanydividendsordistributionsreceivedfromSuddenlink.Suddenlinkisrestrictedincertaincircumstances,frompayingdividendsordistributionstotheIssuersbythetermsoftheCreditAgreements.However,theCreditAgreementspermitSuddenlinktomakedividendsanddistributionssubjecttosatisfactionofcertainconditions,includingproformacompliancewithamaximumseniorsecuredleverageratio,andthatnoeventofdefaulthasoccurredandiscontinuing,orwouldbecausedbythemakingofsuchdividendsorotherdistributions,andbasedon,amongotherthings,availabilityunderarestrictedpaymentbasket.TheSeniorNotesareunsecuredandarenotguaranteedbyanysubsidiariesoftheIssuers,includingSuddenlink.

TheIndenturescontaincertaincovenants,agreementsandeventsofdefaultwhicharecustomarywithrespecttonon-investmentgradedebtsecurities,includinglimitationsonourabilitytoincuradditionalindebtedness,paydividendsonormakeotherdistributionsorrepurchaseourcapitalstock,makecertaininvestments,enterintocertaintypesoftransactionswithaffiliates,createliensandsellcertainassetsormergewithorintoothercompanies.

TheCompany'sdebtagreementsincluderestrictivecovenantssuchasrestrictionsonadditionalindebtedness.TheCreditAgreementsalsorequiretheCompanytosatisfyafinancialmaintenancecovenant.TheCompanywasincompliancewiththosecovenantsasofDecember31,2015.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

TheCompanydidnotincuranylossesonextinguishmentofdebtforthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015,thepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015andthepredecessoryearendedDecember31,2014.

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December 31, 2015 and 2014

(dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)

10. Long-Term Debt (Continued)

Future Principal Payments

Thefuturematuritiesoflong-termdebt,excludingpremiumsanddiscounts,asofDecember31,2015areasfollows(dollarsinthousands):

11. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

TheCompanyhasestablishedaprocessfordeterminingfairvalueofitsfinancialassetsandliabilitiesusingavailablemarketinformationorotherappropriatevaluationmethodologies.Fairvalueisbaseduponquotedmarketprices,whereavailable.Ifsuchvaluationmethodsarenotavailable,fairvalueisbasedoninternallyorexternallydevelopedmodelsusingmarket-basedorindependently-sourcedmarketparameters,whereavailable.Fairvaluemaybesubsequentlyadjustedtoensurethatthoseassetsandliabilitiesarerecordedatfairvalue.TheuseofdifferentmethodologiesorassumptionstodeterminethefairvalueofcertainfinancialinstrumentscouldresultinadifferentfairvalueestimateasoftheCompany'sreportingdate.

Fairvalueguidanceestablishesathree-levelhierarchyfordisclosureoffairvaluemeasurements,baseduponthetransparencyofinputstothevaluationofanassetorliabilityasofthemeasurementdate,asfollows:

• Level1—inputstothevaluationmethodologyarequotedprices(unadjusted)foridenticalassetsorliabilitiesinactivemarkets.

• Level2—inputstothevaluationmethodologyincludequotedpricesforsimilarassetsandliabilitiesinactivemarkets,andinputsthatareobservablefortheassetandliability,eitherdirectlyorindirectly,forsubstantiallythefulltermofthefinancialinstrument.

• Level3—inputstothevaluationmethodologyareunobservableandsignificanttothefairvaluemeasurement.

Financial Assets and Liabilities

TheCompanyhasestimatedthefairvalueofitsfinancialinstrumentsasofDecember31,2015and2014usingavailablemarketinformationorotherappropriatevaluationmethodologies.Considerablejudgment,however,isrequiredininterpretingmarketdatatodeveloptheestimatesof

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Year Amount 2016 $ 105,1292017 24,4222018 24,4222019 1,361,8042020 1,508,657Thereafter 3,422,160Totaldebt $ 6,446,594

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11. Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Continued)

fairvalue.AccordinglytheestimatespresentedintheaccompanyingconsolidatedfinancialstatementsarenotnecessarilyindicativeoftheamountstheCompanywouldrealizeinacurrentmarketexchange.

Thecarryingamountsofcashandcashequivalents,receivables,payablesandothercurrentassetsandliabilitiesapproximatefairvaluebecauseoftheshortmaturityofthoseinstruments.

TheestimatedfairvalueoftheCompany'sdebtatDecember31,2015and2014isbasedonquotedmarketpricesforthedebtandisclassifiedwithinLevel2ofthevaluationhierarchy.Unrealizedgainsorlossesondebtdonotresultintherealizationorexpenditureofcashandarenotrecognizedforfinancialreportingpurposes.

AsummaryofthecarryingvalueandfairvalueoftheCompany'sdebtatDecember31,2015and2014isasfollows:

Non-financial Assets and Liabilities

TheCompany'snon-financialassetssuchasfranchises,property,plantandequipment,andotherintangibleassetsarenotmeasuredatfairvalueonarecurringbasis;however,theyaresubjecttofairvalueadjustmentsincertaincircumstances,suchaswhenthereisevidencethatanimpairmentmayexist.NoimpairmentswererecordedforthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015,thepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,andthepredecessoryearendedDecember31,2014.

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Successor December 31, 2015

Predecessor

December 31, 2014

Carrying Value(a)

Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Existingcreditfacility $ 1,459,077 $ 1,455,231 $ 2,327,948 2,289,866Newcreditfacility 795,138 797,096 — —6.375%SeniorNotesdue2020 1,447,659 1,451,250 1,527,331 1,560,0005.125%SeniorNotesdue2021(b) 1,094,461 1,118,750 1,236,731 1,225,0005.375%SeniorNotesdue2023 1,089,036 1,102,750 — —7.750%SeniorNotesdue2025 273,821 276,000 — —Total $ 6,159,192 $ 6,201,077 $ 5,092,010 $ 5,074,866

(a) OnDecember21,2015,weappliedbusinesscombinationaccountingtoadjustourdebttoreflectfairvalue.Therefore,asofDecember31,2015,theaccretedvaluespresentedabovegenerallyrepresentthefairvalueatDecember21,2015,plusorminustheaccretionstothebalancesheetdateofDecember31,2015.

(b) IncludestheInitial2021Notesandthe2021MirrorNotes.

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December 31, 2015 and 2014

(dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)

12. Commitments and Contingencies

Contractual Obligations

TheCompanyhasobligationstomakefuturepaymentsforgoodsandservicesundercertaincontractualarrangements.ThesecontractualobligationssecurefuturerightstovariousassetsandservicestobeusedinthenormalcourseoftheCompany'soperations.Forexample,theCompanyiscontractuallycommittedtomakeminimumleasepaymentsfortheuseofpropertyunderoperatingleaseagreements.inaccordancewithapplicableaccountingrules,thefuturerightsandobligationspertainingtofirmcommitments,suchasoperatingleaseobligationsandcertainpurchaseobligationsundercontracts,arenotreflectedasassetsorliabilitiesintheconsolidatedbalancesheet.

ThefollowingtablesummarizestheestimatedtimingandeffectoftheCompany'spaymentobligationsasofDecember31,2015ontheCompany'sliquidityandcashflowsinfutureperiods(dollarsinmillions):

Thefollowingitemsarenotincludedascontractualobligationsduetovariousfactorsdiscussedbelow.However,theCompanyincursthesecostsaspartofitsoperations:

• TheCompanyrentsutilitypolesusedinitsoperations.Generally,polerentalsarecancelableonshortnotice,buttheCompanyanticipatesthatsuchrentalswillrecur.Rentexpenseforpolerentalattachmentswasapproximately$0.4million,$13.9millionand$12.9millionforthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015,thepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,andthepredecessoryearendedDecember31,2014,respectively.

• TheCompanypaysfranchisefeesundermulti-yearfranchiseagreementsbasedonapercentageofrevenuesgeneratedfromvideoserviceperyear.Franchisefeesandotherfranchise-relatedcostsincludedintheaccompanyingconsolidatedstatementsofoperationswere$1.4million,$46.2millionand$48.2millionforthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015through

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Total 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Thereafter Contractual Obligations: Operatingleaseobligations(1) $ 27.9 $ 7.9 $ 6.0 $ 4.4 $ 3.6 $ 2.9 $ 3.1Othercommitments(2) 26.4 26.0 0.4 — — — —Totalcontractualobligation $ 54.3 $ 33.9 $ 6.4 $ 4.4 $ 3.6 $ 2.9 $ 3.1

(1) TheCompanyleasescertainsiteandofficespaceundernon-cancelableoperatingleases.Rentexpenseforsiteleasesandofficespacewasapproximately$0.2million,$8.1millionand$7.6millionforthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015,thepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,andthepredecessoryearendedDecember31,2014,respectively.

(2) Representscontractualobligationsunderprogrammingandcontentpurchaseagreementsandvariousothercontractualobligations.

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December 31, 2015 and 2014

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12. Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)

December31,2015,thepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,andthepredecessoryearendedDecember31,2014,respectively.

• TheCompanyhascablefranchiseagreementscontainingprovisionsrequiringtheconstructionofcableplantandtheprovisionofservicestocustomerswithinthefranchiseareas.Inconnectionwiththeseobligationsunderexistingfranchiseagreements,theCompanyobtainslettersofcreditguaranteeingperformancetomunicipalitiesandpublicutilitiesandpaymentofinsurancepremiums.SuchlettersofcreditasofDecember31,2015and2014totaled$21.2millionand$18.0million,respectively,whichreducedtheavailabilityunderthe$350.0millionand$500.0millionrevolvingcreditfacility,respectively,toapproximately$328.8millionand$482.0million,respectively.Paymentsunderthesearrangementsarerequiredonlyintheeventofnonperformance.TheCompanydoesnotexpectthatthesecontingentcommitmentswillresultinanyamountsbeingpaidwithinatleastthenexttwelvemonths.

Litigation

TheCompanyisadefendantoraco-defendantinseverallawsuitsinvolvingallegedinfringementofvariouspatentsrelatingtovariousaspectsofitsbusinesses.Otherindustryparticipantsarealsodefendantsincertainofthesecases,and,inmanycases,theCompanyexpectsthatanypotentialliabilitywouldbetheresponsibilityoftheCompany'sequipmentvendorspursuanttoapplicablecontractualindemnificationprovisions.

IntheeventthatacourtultimatelydeterminesthattheCompanyinfringedonanyintellectualpropertyrights,theCompanymaybesubjecttosubstantialdamagesand/oraninjunctionthatcouldrequiretheCompanyortheCompany'svendorstomodifycertainproductsandservicestheCompanyofferstoitscustomers,aswellasnegotiateroyaltyorlicenseagreementswithrespecttothepatentsatissue.WhiletheCompanybelievesthelawsuitsarewithoutmeritandintendstodefendtheactionsvigorously,noassurancecanbegiventhatanyadverseoutcomewouldnotbematerialtotheCompany'sconsolidatedfinancialcondition,resultsofoperations,orliquidity.TheCompanycannotpredicttheoutcomeofanysuchclaimsnorcanitreasonablyestimatetherangeofpossibleloss.

Fromtimetotime,theCompanyisinvolvedinotherlitigationandregulatoryproceedingsarisingoutoftheCompany'soperations.ManagementbelievesthattheCompanyisnotcurrentlyapartytoanyotherlegalorregulatoryproceedings,theadverseoutcomeofwhich,individuallyorintheaggregate,wouldmateriallyadverselyaffecttheCompany'sbusiness,financialposition,resultsofoperations,orliquidity.

13. Intangible Assets

TheCompanydoesnotamortizeindefinitelivedintangibleassets.Accordingly,allfranchisesthatqualifyforindefinitelifetreatmentarenotamortizedagainstearningsbutinsteadaretestedforimpairmentannually,ormorefrequentlyaswarrantedbyeventsorchangesincircumstances.Basedontestingofimpairmentofindefinitelivedintangibleassetguidance,franchisesareaggregatedintoessentiallyinseparableassetgroupstoconductthevaluations.TheassetgroupsgenerallyrepresentgeographicclusteringoftheCompany'sbroadbandsystemsintogroupsbywhichsuchsystemsare

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December 31, 2015 and 2014

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13. Intangible Assets (Continued)

managedandbywhichthefranchiserightsareassociatedandtracked.Managementbelievessuchgroupingrepresentsthehighestandbestuseofthoseassetsforpurposesofevaluatingimpairmentofitsfranchises.Theimpairmenttestforintangibleassetsnotsubjecttoamortizationinvolvesacomparisonoftheestimatedfairvalueoftheintangibleassetwithitscarryingvalue.TheCompanydeterminesthefairvalueoftheintangibleassetusingaDCFanalysis,whichutilizessignificantunobservableinputs(Level3)withinthefairvaluehierarchy.Determiningfairvaluerequirestheexerciseofsignificantjudgment,includingjudgmentaboutappropriatediscountrates,perpetualgrowthrates,theamountandtimingofexpectedfuturecashflows,aswellasrelevantcomparablecompanyearningsmultiplesforthemarket-basedapproach.

TheCompanyperformsitsimpairmentassessmentofitsgoodwillatthesameinseparableassetgrouplevelasfranchisesdiscussedabove.TheassetgroupsgenerallyrepresentgeographicclusteringoftheCompany'sbroadbandsystemsintogroupsbywhichsuchsystemsaremanagedandbywhichgoodwillistracked.Theimpairmenttestforgoodwillinvolvesacomparisonoftheestimatedfairvaluetoitscarryingamount,includinggoodwill.TheCompanydeterminesitsfairvalueusingaDCFanalysiscorroboratedbyamarket-basedapproach,whichutilizesignificantunobservableinputs(Level3)withinthefairvaluehierarchy.

OnDecember21,2015,theCompanyappliedbusinesscombinationaccountingandadjusteditsfranchise,goodwillandotherintangibleassetsincludingtrademarksandcustomerrelationshipstoreflectfairvalue.Asaresultofapplyingbusinesscombinationaccounting,theCompanyrecordedgoodwill,whichistaxdeductible,of$2.04billion,whichrepresentstheexcessoforganizationvalueoveramountsassignedtotheotherassetsandliabilities(seeFootnote4).

TheCompanydeterminedtheestimatedfairvalueutilizinganincomeapproachmodelbasedonthepresentvalueoftheestimateddiscretefuturecashflowsattributabletoeachoftheintangibleassetsidentifiedforeachunitassumingadiscountrate.Thisapproachmakesuseofunobservablefactorssuchasprojectedrevenues,expenses,capitalexpenditures,andadiscountrateappliedtotheestimatedcashflows.Thedeterminationofthediscountratewasbasedonaweightedaveragecostofcapitalapproach,whichusesamarketparticipant'scostofequityandafter-taxcostofdebtandreflectstherisksinherentinthecashflows.

TheCompanyestimateddiscountedfuturecashflowsusingreasonableandappropriateassumptionsincludingamongothers,penetrationratesforbasicanddigitalvideo,highspeedInternet,andtelephone,revenuegrowthrates,operatingmarginsandcapitalexpenditures.TheassumptionsarederivedbasedontheCompany'sanditspeers'historicaloperatingperformanceadjustedforcurrentandexpectedcompetitiveandeconomicfactorssurroundingthecableindustry.TheestimatesandassumptionsmadeintheCompany'svaluationsareinherentlysubjecttosignificantuncertainties,manyofwhicharebeyonditscontrol,andthereisnoassurancethattheseresultscanbeachieved.Theprimaryassumptionsforwhichthereisareasonablepossibilityoftheoccurrenceofavariationthatwouldsignificantlyaffectthemeasurementvalueincludetheassumptionsregardingrevenuegrowth,programmingexpensegrowthrates,theamountandtimingofcapitalexpendituresandthediscountrateutilized.

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December 31, 2015 and 2014

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13. Intangible Assets (Continued)

Franchises,forvaluationpurposes,aredefinedasthefutureeconomicbenefitsoftherighttosolicitandservicepotentialcustomers(customermarketingrights),andtherighttodeployandmarketnewservices,suchasinteractivityandtelephone,topotentialcustomers(servicemarketingrights).Franchisesrightsof$4.98billionwererecordedasaresultoftheapplicationofbusinesscombinationaccounting.Franchisesareexpectedtogeneratecashflowsindefinitelyandassuchwillcontinuetobetestedforimpairmentannually.

Subscriberrelationships,forvaluationpurposes,representthevalueofthebusinessrelationshipwithexistingcustomers(lesstheanticipatedcustomerchurn),andarecalculatedbyprojectingthediscretefutureafter-taxcashflowsfromthesecustomers,includingtherighttodeployandmarketadditionalservicestothesecustomers.TheCompanyrecorded$1.07billionofcustomerrelationshipsinconnectionwiththeapplicationofbusinesscombinationaccounting.Subscriberrelationshipswillbeamortizedonanacceleratedmethodoverausefullifeoffouryearsbasedontheperiodoverwhichcurrentcustomersareexpectedtogeneratecashflows.

TheCompanyrecorded$37.9millionintradenamesinconnectionwiththeapplicationofbusinesscombinationaccounting.Thefairvalueoftradenameswasdeterminedusingtherelieffromroyaltymethodwhichappliesafairroyaltyratiotoestimatedrevenue.Tradenameswillbeamortizedonanacceleratedmethodoverausefullifeof2yearsbasedontheperiodoverwhichtheCompanyexpectstocontinuetouseeachtradename.

TheresultsoftheCompany'sanalysisofindefinite-livedintangibleassetsasofDecember31,2015and2014indicatednoimpairmentofthecarryingvalueofthoseassetsandnoaccumulatedimpairmentofgoodwillexisted.

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December 31, 2015 and 2014

(dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)

13. Intangible Assets (Continued)

Indefinite-livedandfinite-livedintangibleassetsarepresentedinthefollowingtableasofDecember31:

Amortizationexpenseforfranchiseandpatentrightsrepresentstheamortizationrelatedtopatentsrightsandamortizationrelatedtofranchisesthatdidnotqualifyforindefinite-lifetreatment,includingcostsassociatedwithfranchiserenewals.FranchiseamortizationexpenseforthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015waslessthan$0.1million.FranchiseamortizationexpenseforthepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015was$0.7million,andfranchiseamortizationexpenseforthepredecessoryearendedDecember31,2014,waslessthan$0.1million.Tradenamesamortizationexpensewas$0.7millionforthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015,andwaszeroforthepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,andthepredecessoryearendedDecember31,2014.Subscriberrelationshipsamortizationexpensewas$12.6million,$65.7million,$114.2millionforthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015,thepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,andthepredecessoryearendedDecember31,2014,respectively.

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Successor 2015 Predecessor 2014

Gross Carrying Amount

Accumulated Amortization

Net Carrying Amount

Gross Carrying Amount

Accumulated Amortization

Net Carrying Amount

Indefinite-lived FranchiseandPatentrights $ 4,981,233 $ — $ 4,981,233 $ 3,068,487 $ — $ 3,068,487TradeNames — — $ — 188,676 — $ 188,676Goodwill 2,040,402 — 2,040,402 1,543,103 — 1,543,103Total $ 7,021,635 $ — $ 7,021,635 $ 4,800,266 $ — $ 4,800,266Finite-lived FranchiseandPatentrights $ 3,356 $ — $ 3,356 $ 60 $ (4) $ 56TradeNames 37,856 (746) 37,110 — — —Subscriberrelationships 1,067,353 (12,625) 1,054,728 499,076 (335,003) 164,073Total $ 1,108,565 $ (13,371) $ 1,095,194 $ 499,136 $ (335,007) $ 164,129

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December 31, 2015 and 2014

(dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)

13. Intangible Assets (Continued)

BelowisasummaryofthechangesinthecarryingvalueoftheCompany'sgoodwillfortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014:

TheCompanyhasupgradedthetechnologicalstateofmanyofitsbroadbandsystemssincethecommencementofoperationsandhasexperiencewithlocalfranchiseauthoritieswherethefranchisesexistandbelievesallfranchiseswillberenewedindefinitely.

ThefollowingtablesetsforththeestimatedamortizationexpenseonintangibleassetsforthefiscalyearsendingDecember31:

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Predecessor 2015 Predecessor 2014

Gross

Amount

Accumulated Impairment

Charge Carrying

Value Gross

Amount

Accumulated Impairment

Charge Carrying

Value Balance,beginningofyear $ 1,543,103 $ — $ 1,543,103 $ 1,535,072 $ — $ 1,535,072Goodwillrecognized(a) — — — 8,031 — 8,031Balance,endofperiod $ 1,543,103 $ — $ 1,543,103 $ 1,543,103 $ — $ 1,543,103

(a) IncludesGoodwillrecognizedfromtheacquisitions

Successor 2015

Gross

Amount

Accumulated Impairment

Charge Carrying

Value Balance,beginningofperiod $ 2,040,402 $ — $ 2,040,402Balance,endofperiod $ 2,040,402 $ — $ 2,040,402

Year Amount 2016 $ 93,5772017 65,5642018 30,4202019 13,4722020 273Thereafter 1,230Total $ 204,536

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December 31, 2015 and 2014

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14. Operating Expenses

Operatingexpensesbykeyexpensecomponentsconsistedofthefollowing:

Programmingcostsconsistprimarilyofcostspaidforprogrammersforbasic,digital,premium,VODandpay-per-viewprogramming.High-speedInternetcostsprimarilyconsistofcostsforbandwidthconnectivity.Telephonecostsprimarilyconsistofcostsfordeliveringtelephoneservicetocustomers,suchassubscriberlinecostsandregulatoryfees.Plantandoperatingcostsconsistprimarilyofemployeecostsrelatedtowagesandbenefitsoftechnicalpersonnelwhomaintainourcablenetworkandprovidecustomersupport,outsidelaborcosts,vehicle,utilitiesandpolerentalexpenses.

15. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling,generalandadministrativeexpensesbykeyexpensecomponentsconsistedofthefollowing:

Generalandadministrativeexpensesconsistprimarilyofwagesandbenefitsforourcallcenters,customerserviceandsupportandadministrativepersonnel;baddebt;billing;advertising;facilitiescosts;non-cashstockcompensationexpensesandotheradministrativeexpenses.Marketingcostsrepresentthecostsofmarketingtoourcurrentandpotentialcommercialandresidentialcustomers,includingwagesandbenefitsforourmarketingdepartmentsandotherlaborcosts.Corporateoverheadandmanagementfeesprimarilyconsistofwagesandbenefitsforourcorporatepersonnel,legalfees,accountingandauditfeesandothercorporateexpenses.

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Successor Period from

December 21, 2015 through December 31,

2015

Predecessor Period from

January 1, 2015 through

December 20, 2015

Predecessor Year Ended

December 31,

2014

Programming 17,943 594,152 617,410High-speedInternet 1,559 54,177 52,716Telephone 823 26,934 54,295PlantandOperating 6,261 197,045 205,664TotalOperatingExpenses $ 26,586 $ 872,308 $ 930,085

Successor Period from

December 21, 2015 through December 31,

2015

Predecessor Period from

January 1, 2015 through

December 20, 2015

Predecessor Year Ended

December 31, 2014

GeneralandAdministrative 7,982 687,802 393,135Marketing 2,873 95,547 91,237CorporateOverheadandManagementFees 28,311 106,611 62,014TotalSelling,GeneralandAdministrative $ 39,166 $ 889,960 $ 546,386

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December 31, 2015 and 2014

(dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)

16. Income and Other Taxes

ComponentsoftheCompany'scurrentanddeferredincometax(benefit)/provisionfortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014wereasfollows:

TheCompany's(benefit)/provisionforincometaxesdiffersfromtheexpectedtaxexpenseamountcomputedbyapplyingthestatutoryfederalincometaxratetotheincome/(loss)beforeincometaxesasaresultofthefollowing:

Deferredincometaxesreflectthenettaxeffectsoftemporarydifferencesbetweenthecarryingamountsofassetsandliabilitiesforfinancialreportingpurposesandtheamountsusedforincometax

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December 21, 2015 through December 31,

2015

Predecessor Period from

January 1, 2015 through

December 20, 2015

Predecessor Year Ended

December 31, 2014

CurrentTaxExpense: Federal $ — $ — $ —State 155 4,435 5,418TotalCurrent 155 4,435 5,418

DeferredTax(Benefit)/Expense: Federal (9,794) 30,116 5,138State (624) (5,250) (2,461)TotalDeferred (10,418) 24,866 2,677

Net(Benefit)/ProvisionforIncomeTaxes $ (10,263) $ 29,301 $ 8,095

Successor Period from

December 21, 2015 through December 31,

2015

Predecessor Period from

January 1, 2015 through

December 20, 2015

Predecessor Year Ended

December 31, 2014

TaxatU.S.statutoryrate 35.0% 35.0% 35.0%Statetaxes,netofbenefit 1.9 (1.2) 17.1Uncertaintaxposition — — (51.2)Changeinvaluationallowance — 0.4 (1.3)Non-cashstockoptionexpense — (57.7) 45.6Returntoprovision — — (0.4)Changeinstateeffectivetaxrate — 5.4 —Stateincometaxcredits — (0.1) (15.4)Other,net (0.1) 2.4 2.5Effectivetaxrate 36.8% (15.8)% 31.9%

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December 31, 2015 and 2014

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purposes.SignificantcomponentsoftheCompany'sdeferredtaxassetsandliabilitiesareasfollowsasofDecember31:

TheCompanyhasapproximately$1,709.0millionand$1,653.8millionoffederalnetoperatinglosscarryforwardsin2015and2014,respectively,whichwillexpireatvariousdatesthrough2035.Inaddition,theCompanyhasstatenetoperatinglosscarryforwards,netofUSFederalincometaxes,ofapproximately$33.1millionand$36.2millionin2015and2014,respectively,whichwillexpireatvariousdatesthrough2035.AtDecember31,2015and2014,theCompanyhasa$1.3millionand$2.0million,respectively,valuationallowanceonstatenetoperatinglosscarryforwardsasitismorelikelythannotthataportionofthedeferredtaxassetwillnotberealizedinthefuture.ThenetoperatinglosscarryforwardsaresubjecttocertainlimitationsarisingfromchangesinownershiprulesundertheInternalRevenueCodeandstatetaxingauthorities.TheCompanydoesnotexpectthelimitationstoimpacttheabilitytoutilizethelossespriortotheirexpiration.Theutilizationofthenetoperatinglossesandtheacquirednetoperatinglosseswillbedeterminedbasedontheorderingrulesrequiredbytheapplicabletaxingjurisdiction.

TheCompanyaccountsforuncertaintaxpositionsinaccordancewiththeaccountingguidanceforsuchitems.Thisguidanceprescribesarecognitionthresholdthatataxpositionisrequiredtomeetbeforebeingrecognizedinthefinancialstatementsandprovidesguidanceonde-recognition,measurement,classification,interestandpenalties,accountingininterimperiods,disclosureandtransitionissues.TheCompanyrecognizesincometaxbenefitsforthoseincometaxprovisionsdeterminedmorelikelythannottobesustaineduponexamination,basedonthetechnicalmeritsofthepositions.OnSeptember15,2014,theCompanyfileditsconsolidatedUSCorporateIncomeTaxReturnforthecalendaryear2013reflectinganadjustmenttoapreviouslyfiledpositionwhicheffectivelyeliminatedtheCompany'suncertaintaxposition.TheeliminationoftheuncertaintaxpositionresultedinacorrespondingadjustmenttotheCompany'snetdeferredtaxliabilitiesand

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2015 Predecessor

2014 Deferredtaxassets: Netoperatinglosscarryforwards $ 631,216 $ 615,015Stateincometaxcredits 3,809 3,908Accruedexpenses 20,634 13,901Other 888 1,058

Totalgrossdeferredtaxassets 656,547 633,882Less:valuationallowance (1,283) (2,042)Netdeferredtaxasset 655,264 631,840Deferredtaxliabilities: Bookovertaxbasisofdepreciableassets (385,437) (234,342)Bookovertaxbasisofamortizableassets (1,795,262) (669,907)

Grossdeferredtaxliabilities (2,180,699) (904,249)Netdeferredtaxliabilities $ (1,525,435) $ (272,409)

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December 31, 2015 and 2014

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16. Income and Other Taxes (Continued)

deferredtaxassetswhichresultedinanetbenefittoincometaxesof$13.0millionfortheyear.Theeliminationoftheuncertaintaxpositionrecognizedin2014reducedtheCompany'seffectivetaxrateby51.2%.ChangesintheCompany'sreserveforuncertainincometaxpositions,excludingtherelatedaccrualforinterestandpenaltiesarepresentedbelow:

Taxyearsending2011through2014remainsubjecttoexaminationandassessment.Bystatute,theCompany'suseofcertaincarryforwardattributesthatweregeneratedpriorto2010willallowtheInternalRevenueService("IRS")tosubsequentlyexaminethoseperiods.During2014,theIRSconcludeditsexaminationoftheincometaxreturnforasubsidiaryoftheCompany,CequelHoldings,forthetaxyearsendingDecember31,2011andNovember15,2012,resultinginnoadjustments.In2015,theCompanyreachedasettlementwiththeIRSontheauditoftheincometaxreturnforthesuccessortaxperiodendingDecember31,2012,resultinginnomaterialadjustmentstotheCompany'sfinancialstatements.

Weadjustourtaxreserveestimatesperiodicallybecauseofongoingexaminationsby,andsettlementswith,thevarioustaxingauthorities,aswellaschangesintaxlaws,regulationsandprecedent.Werecognizeinterestandpenaltiesrelatedtouncertaintaxpositionsinincometaxexpense.AsofDecember31,2015,wehavenoaccruedinterestorpenaltiesrelatedtouncertaintaxpositions.

AsofDecember31,2015,theCompanydoesnotcurrentlyhaveanyuncertaintaxpositions,nordoesitbelievethatanyeventsorrulingswillcauseone,withinthenexttwelvemonths.However,variouseventscouldcausetheCompany'scurrentexpectationstochangeinthefuture.

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December 21, 2015 through December 31,

2015

Predecessor Period from

January 1, 2015 through

December 20, 2015

Predecessor Year Ended

December 31, 2014

Balance,beginningofperiod $ — $ — $ 33,127Additionsfortaxpositionsrelatedtoprioryears — — —Reductionsfortaxpositionsrelatedtoprioryears — — (33,127)Additionsfortaxpositionsrelatedtocurrentyear — — —Reductionsfortaxpositionsrelatedtocurrentyear — — —Reductionsduetosettlementswithtaxingauthorities — — —Reductionsduetoexpirationofstatuteoflimitations — — —Balance,endofperiod $ — $ — $ —

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December 31, 2015 and 2014

(dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)

17. Related Party Transactions

PriortotheconsummationoftheAlticeAcquisition,pursuanttotheAmendedandRestatedCequelCommunicationsManagementAgreement,datedasofFebruary14,2012,asamended(the"ManagementAgreement"),CequelIII,LLC("CequelIII")providedcertainexecutive,administrativeandmanagerialservicestothebroadbandsystemsownedbyCequelHoldingsanditssubsidiaries.Compensationunderthetermsoftheagreementwasanannualbasefeeof$5.3million,setin2006,paidquarterlyinarrears.Thebasefeeincreased5%annuallyoneachanniversarydateoftheManagementAgreement.TheCequelHoldingsBoardofDirectorsapprovedanadditionalincentivefeeof$3.2millionand$1.4milliontoCequelIII,LLCforthepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,andthepredecessoryearendedDecember31,2014,respectively.TheManagementAgreementwasterminateduponconsummationoftheAlticeAcquisition,sonoincentivefeeswereapprovedduringthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015.

TotalcompensationpaidtoCequelIII,LLCundertheManagementAgreement,whichisincludedintheselling,generalandadministrativelineintheaccompanyingconsolidatedstatementsofoperations,was$11.0millionand$9.1millionforthepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,andthepredecessoryearendedDecember31,2014,respectively.TheManagementAgreementwasterminateduponconsummationoftheAlticeAcquisition,sonofeeswerepaidtoCequelIIIduringthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015.AtDecember31,2014,theCompanyhadapproximately$4.8millionrecordedasapayabletoCequelIII,LLC,primarilyrelatedtomanagementandincentivefees.NopayablestoCequelIII,LLCwererecordedatDecember31,2015.

PursuanttotheStockholdersAgreementofCVC2B.V.,asubsidiaryofAlticeandindirectownerofCequelCorporation,datedasofDecember21,2015,Alticeprovidescertainexecutiveservices,includingCEO,CFOandCOOservices,totheCompany.Compensationunderthetermsoftheagreementisanannualfeeof$10.0million.AtDecember31,2015,theCompanyhadapproximately$0.3millionrecordedasapayabletoAltice,relatedtoservicesprovidedforthesuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015.

OnDecember21,theHoldcoNotesIssuerloanedtheproceedsoftheHoldcoNotestotheCompanytoconsummatetheAlticeAcquisition.TheintercompanyloanwasrecordedasDuetoParentatthefairvalueoftherelateddebtatthetimeofthetransaction.OncetheSeniorNotesIssuerbuildssufficientrestrictedpaymentcapacityandtheabilitytoincuradditionalindebtednessinexcessoftheaggregateamountoftheHoldcoNotes,theHoldcoNoteswillautomaticallyexchangeintoanequalaggregateprincipalamountof2025SeniorNotesandtheintercompanyloanwillbeeliminated.

18. Employee Benefit Plan

TheCompany'semployeesmayparticipateina401(k)plan.Employeesthatqualifyforparticipationcancontributeupto15%oftheirsalary,onapre-taxbasis,subjecttoamaximumcontributionlimitasdeterminedbytheInternalRevenueService.TheCompanymatches50%ofthefirst6%ofparticipantcontributions.TheCompanycontributedapproximately$0.2million,$6.6millionand$5.9million,tothe401(k)planforsuccessorperiodfromDecember21,2015through

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2015 and 2014

(dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)

18. Employee Benefit Plan (Continued)

December31,2015,thepredecessorperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015,andthepredecessoryearendedDecember31,2014,respectively.

19. Equity Based Compensation

Carried Interest Plan

PriortotheAlticeAcquisition,thegeneralpartnersofthepartnershipsthatheldthesharesofCequelCorporation(collectively,the"CarryInterestPartnerships"),eachadoptedseparatecarriedinterestplans(collectively,the"CarriedInterestPlan"),pursuanttowhichparticipantswereawardedprofitinterestunitsinthosepartnerships.ThepurposeoftheCarriedInterestPlanwastoprovideparticipationinCequelCorporation'slong-termsuccessandgrowthasanincentivetoourexecutives,keyemployees,directorsandotherindividualswhowereresponsibleforandcontributedtoourmanagement,growthandprofitability,andtoattract,retainandrewardsuchparticipants.

PursuanttotheCarriedInterestPlan,eachCarryInterestPartnershipwaspermittedtoissuenomorethan1,000,000carryunits.TheCarryInterestPartnershipsissuedanaggregateofapproximately996,500carryunits.TheawardedcarryunitsthatwereforfeitedorcanceledinaccordancewiththeCarriedInterestPlanwereavailable,undercertaintermsandconditions,forreissueinsubsequentawards.Incertaininstancesfollowingcessationoftheirservicesonbehalfofus,theparticipantshadputrightsortheCarryInterestPartnershipshadcallrights,withrespecttosuchparticipants'carryunits.

Thecarryunitsweretovestinquarterlyinstallmentsoverfouryears.Certainadjustmentstothevestingschedulesand/orcertaindistributionscouldoccurinrespectofcertainspecifiedeventsinconnectionwiththeCarriedInterestPlan,whichincluded:(i)asaleorseriesofsalesbyoneoftheSponsorstotheotherresultinginthetransferringSponsorowninglessthan35%ofitsoriginaltotalSponsorownershipinterestfollowingsuchtransaction,(ii)asaleorseriesofsalesbytheSponsorstothirdpartiesresultingintheSponsorstogetherowninglessthan35%oftheiraggregateoriginalSponsorownershipinterests,(iii)asaleorseriesofsalesbyeitherBCPartnersorCPPIBtothirdpartiesresultinginsuchSponsorowninglessthan35%ofitsoriginaltotalSponsorownershipinterest,or(iv)asaleofsubstantiallyalloftheassetsofCequelCorporationorasaleofsubstantiallyallofitsshares.

TheCarriedInterestPlanentitledparticipantstoreceivecertainpercentagesofnetcashproceedsreceivedbytheCarryInterestPartnershipsinconnectionwithsalesbytheCarryInterestPartnershipsofcommonstockofCequelCorporation,distributionsfromCequelCorporationoramountsreceiveduponliquidationordissolutionofCequelCorporation.TheamountswerepaidtoparticipantsoncethresholdamountshadbeenreceivedbytheCarryInterestPartnershipsandpaidtotheSponsorsandManagementInvestorsinCequelCorporation,andthepercentageofcashproceedstowhichtheparticipantsareentitledincreasedasthereturntotheSponsorsandsuchManagementInvestorsincreased.

TheCompanymeasuredthecostofemployeeservicesreceivedinexchangeforcarryunitsbasedonthefairvalueoftheawardateachreportingperiod.TheCompanyusedtheMonteCarlo

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2015 and 2014

(dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)

19. Equity Based Compensation (Continued)

SimulationMethodtoestimatethefairvalueoftheawards.BecausetheMonteCarloSimulationMethodrequiredtheuseofsubjectiveassumptions,changesintheseassumptionscouldhavemateriallyaffectedthefairvalueofthecarriedinterestunitsgranted.Thetimetoliquidityeventassumptionwasbasedonmanagement'sjudgment.Theequityvolatilityassumptionwereestimatedusingthehistoricalweeklyvolatilityofpubliclytradedcomparablecompanies.Therisk-freerateassumedinvaluingtheunitswasbasedontheU.S.ConstantMaturityTreasuryRatesforaperiodmatchingtheexpectedtimetoliquidityevent.TheCompany'stotalequityvaluewasestimatedbyathirdpartyusingarangeofindicatedbusinessenterprisevalues.FortheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,theCompanyrecognizedapproximately$287.7millionand$30.7million,respectively,relatedtothepushdownofnon-cashcompensationexpenseforemployeesofCequel.

ConcurrentwiththeAlticeAcquisition,theCarriedInterestPlanwascashedoutbasedonanagreementbetweentheSponsorsandtheManagementHolderwherebypaymentsweremadetoparticipantsinsuchCarriedInterestPlan,includingcertainofficersanddirectorsofCequelandCequelCorporation,andtheCarriedInterestPlanwasterminated.

20. Equity Distributions

OnSeptember10,2014,theIssuersusedtheproceedsfromthesaleofthe2021MirrorNotes,plus$120.5millionofcashonhand,tomakeadistributiontoCequelHoldingsintheamountof$600.0million.CequelHoldingsthenmadeadistributiontoCequelCorporationintheamountof$600.0million.CequelCorporationusedthisdistributiontomakeadistributionintheamountof$600.0milliontoholdersofequityinterestsinCequelCorporation.

InDecember2015,$32.2millionwascontributedtotheCompanytopaycertaintransactionfeesandexpensesrelatedtotheAlticeAcquisition.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2015 and 2014

(dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)

21. Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data

Thefollowingtablepresentsquarterlydatafortheperiodspresentedontheconsolidatedstatementsofoperations(unaudited):

22. Subsequent Events

TheCompanyhasupdateditsreviewofsubsequenteventsasofMarch30,2016(thedateavailableforissuance)notingnoeventsthatrequiredisclosure.

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Quarter Ended March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, Successor 2015(1) Revenues $ — $ — $ — $ 72,943Lossfromoperations — — — (16,383)Netloss — — — (17,611)

Predecessor 2015(2) Revenues $ 588,250 $ 608,016 $ 605,112 $ 545,991Income/(loss)fromoperations 79,029 (19,792) 62,196 (69,689)Netincome/(loss) 8,994 (277,397) 35,326 18,201

Predecessor 2014 Revenues $ 575,025 $ 579,942 $ 583,606 $ 592,124Incomefromoperations 68,249 55,394 57,259 74,588Netincome/(loss) 4,334 (2,714) 9,671 5,958

(1) Successor2015consistsoftheperiodfromDecember21,2015throughDecember31,2015.

(2) Predecessor2015consistsoftheperiodfromJanuary1,2015throughDecember20,2015.

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Throughandincluding,2017(the25thdayafterthedateofthisprospectus),alldealerseffectingtransactionsinthesesecurities,whetherornotparticipatinginthisoffering,mayberequiredtodeliveraprospectus.Thisisinadditiontoadealer'sobligationtodeliveraprospectuswhenactingasanunderwriterandwithrespecttoanunsoldallotmentorsubscription.

Shares

Altice USA, Inc.

Class A Common Stock

PROSPECTUS

Joint Book-Running Managers

Thedateofthisprospectusis,2017.

J.P. Morgan Morgan Stanley Citigroup Goldman, Sachs & Co.

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INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

Item 13. Other Expenses of Issuance.

Thefollowingtablesetsforththevariousexpenses,otherthanunderwritingdiscountsandcommissions,payableinconnectionwiththeofferingcontemplatedbythisregistrationstatement.AllofthefeessetforthbelowareestimatesexceptfortheSECregistrationfee,theFINRAfeeandthestockexchangelistingfee.

Item 14. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.

WeareincorporatedunderthelawsofthestateofDelaware.

Section145(a)oftheDGCLprovidesthatacorporationmayindemnifyanypersonwhowasorisapartyoristhreatenedtobemadeapartytoanythreatened,pendingorcompletedaction,suitorproceeding,whethercivil,criminal,administrativeorinvestigative(otherthananactionbyorintherightofthecorporation)byreasonofthefactthatthepersonisorwasadirector,officer,employeeoragentofthecorporation,orisorwasservingattherequestofthecorporationasadirector,officer,employeeoragentofanothercorporation,partnership,jointventure,trustorotherenterprise,againstexpenses(includingattorneys'fees),judgments,finesandamountspaidinsettlementactuallyandreasonablyincurredbythepersoninconnectionwithsuchaction,suitorproceedingifthepersonactedingoodfaithandinamannerthepersonreasonablybelievedtobeinornotopposedtothebestinterestsofthecorporation,and,withrespecttoanycriminalactionorproceeding,hadnoreasonablecausetobelievetheperson'sconductwasunlawful.

Section145(b)oftheDGCLprovidesthatacorporationmayindemnifyanypersonwhowasorisapartyoristhreatenedtobemadeapartytoanythreatened,pendingorcompletedactionorsuitbyorintherightofthecorporationtoprocureajudgmentinitsfavorbyreasonofthefactthatthepersonisorwasadirector,officer,employeeoragentofthecorporation,orisorwasservingattherequestofthecorporationasadirector,officer,employeeoragentofanothercorporation,partnership,jointventure,trustorotherenterprise,againstexpenses(includingattorneys'fees)actuallyandreasonablyincurredbythepersoninconnectionwiththedefenseorsettlementofsuchactionorsuitifthepersonactedingoodfaithandinamannerthepersonreasonablybelievedtobeinornotopposedtothebestinterestsofthecorporationandexceptthatnoindemnificationshallbemadeinrespectofanyclaim,issueormatterastowhichsuchpersonshallhavebeenadjudgedtobeliabletothecorporationunlessandonlytotheextentthattheDelawareCourtofChanceryorthecourtinwhichsuchactionorsuitwasbroughtshalldetermineuponapplicationthat,despitetheadjudicationof

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Payable by the registrant SECregistrationfee $ 11,590FINRAfee 15,500Stockexchangelistingfee *BlueSkyfeesandexpenses *Printingexpenses *Legalfeesandexpenses *Accountingfeesandexpenses *TransferAgentandRegistrarfees *Miscellaneousfeesandexpenses *Total $

* Tobefiledbyamendment

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liabilitybutinviewofallofthecircumstancesofthecase,suchpersonisfairlyandreasonablyentitledtoindemnityforsuchexpenseswhichtheDelawareCourtofChanceryorsuchothercourtshalldeemproper.

Section145(c)oftheDGCLprovidesthattotheextentthatapresentorformerdirectororofficerofacorporationhasbeensuccessfulonthemeritsorotherwiseindefenseofanyaction,suitorproceedingreferredtoinsubsections(a)and(b)ofSection145oftheDGCL,orindefenseofanyclaim,issueormattertherein,suchpersonshallbeindemnifiedagainstexpenses(includingattorneys'fees)actuallyandreasonablyincurredbysuchpersoninconnectiontherewith.

Section145(e)oftheDGCLprovidesthatexpenses,includingattorneys'fees,incurredbyanofficerordirectorofthecorporationindefendinganycivil,criminal,administrativeorinvestigativeaction,suitorproceedingmaybepaidbythecorporationinadvanceofthefinaldispositionofsuchaction,suitorproceedinguponreceiptofanundertakingbyoronbehalfofsuchdirectororofficertorepaysuchamountifitshallultimatelybedeterminedthatsuchpersonisnotentitledtobeindemnifiedbythecorporationasauthorizedinSection145oftheDGCL.Suchexpenses,includingattorneys'fees,incurredbyformerdirectorsandofficersorotherpersonsservingattherequestofthecorporationasdirectors,officers,employeesoragentsofanothercorporation,partnership,jointventure,trustorotherenterprisemaybesopaiduponsuchtermsandconditions,ifany,asthecorporationdeemsappropriate.

Section145(g)oftheDGCLspecificallyallowsaDelawarecorporationtopurchaseliabilityinsuranceonbehalfofitsdirectorsandofficersandtoinsureagainstpotentialliabilityofsuchdirectorsandofficersregardlessofwhetherthecorporationwouldhavethepowertoindemnifysuchdirectorsandofficersunderSection145oftheDGCL.

Section102(b)(7)oftheDGCLpermitsaDelawarecorporationtoincludeaprovisioninitscertificateofincorporationeliminatingorlimitingthepersonalliabilityofdirectorstothecorporationoritsstockholdersformonetarydamagesforbreachoffiduciarydutyasadirector.Thisprovision,however,maynoteliminateorlimitadirector'sliability(1)forbreachofthedirector'sdutyofloyaltytothecorporationoritsstockholders,(2)foractsoromissionsnotingoodfaithorinvolvingintentionalmisconductoraknowingviolationoflaw,(3)underSection174oftheDGCL,or(4)foranytransactionfromwhichthedirectorderivedanimproperpersonalbenefit.

Item 15. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.

Inthethreeyearsprecedingthefilingofthisregistrationstatement,theregistranthasissuedthefollowingsecuritiesthatwerenotregisteredundertheSecuritiesAct:

OnSeptember16,2015,inconnectionwiththeOptimumAcquisition,AlticeUSA,Inc.(formerlyknownasNeptuneHoldingUSCorp.)issued100sharesofitscommonstock,parvalue$0.01pershare,toCVC3B.V.,aDutchprivatecompanywithlimitedliability(besloten vennootschap ),inaprivateplacementunderSection4(a)(2)oftheSecuritiesAct,andinconsiderationfor$1.00paidtoAlticeUSA,Inc.byCVC3B.V.forsuchshares.

Item 16. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.

(a)Exhibits :

Theexhibitindexattachedheretoisincorporatedhereinbyreference.

(b)Financial statement schedules :

Nofinancialstatementschedulesareprovidedbecausetheinformationcalledforisnotrequiredorisshowninthefinancialstatementsorthenotesthereto.

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Item 17. Undertakings.

Theundersignedherebyundertakesasfollows:

(a)toprovidetotheunderwritersattheclosingspecifiedintheunderwritingagreementcertificatesinsuchdenominationsandregisteredinsuchnamesasrequiredbytheunderwriterstopermitpromptdeliverytoeachpurchaser.

(b)InsofarasindemnificationforliabilitiesarisingundertheSecuritiesActof1933maybepermittedtodirectors,officersandcontrollingpersonsoftheregistrantpursuanttotheforegoingprovisionsorotherwise,theregistranthasbeenadvisedthatintheopinionoftheSecuritiesandExchangeCommissionsuchindemnificationisagainstpublicpolicyasexpressedintheActandis,therefore,unenforceable.Intheeventthataclaimforindemnificationagainstsuchliabilities(otherthanthepaymentbytheregistrantofexpensesincurredorpaidbyadirector,officerorcontrollingpersonoftheregistrantinthesuccessfuldefenseofanyaction,suitorproceeding)isassertedbysuchdirector,officerorcontrollingpersoninconnectionwiththesecuritiesbeingregistered,theregistrantwill,unlessintheopinionofitscounselthematterhasbeensettledbycontrollingprecedent,submittoacourtofappropriatejurisdictionthequestionofwhethersuchindemnificationbyitisagainstpublicpolicyasexpressedintheAct,andwillbegovernedbythefinaladjudicationofsuchissue.

(c)(1)ForpurposesofdetermininganyliabilityundertheSecuritiesActof1933,theinformationomittedfromtheformofprospectusfiledaspartofthisregistrationstatementinrelianceuponRule430AandcontainedinaformofprospectusfiledbyuspursuanttoRule424(b)(1)or(4)or497(h)undertheSecuritiesActshallbedeemedtobepartofthisregistrationstatementasofthetimeitwasdeclaredeffective.

(2)ForthepurposeofdetermininganyliabilityundertheSecuritiesActof1933,eachpost-effectiveamendmentthatcontainsaformofprospectusshallbedeemedtobeanewregistrationstatementrelatingtothesecuritiesofferedthereinandtheofferingofsuchsecuritiesatthattimeshallbedeemedtobetheinitialbona fide offeringthereof.

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SIGNATURES

PursuanttotherequirementsoftheSecuritiesActof1933,theregistranthasdulycausedthisregistrationstatementtobesignedonitsbehalfbytheundersigned,thereuntodulyauthorized,inthecityofBethpage,StateofNewYork,onApril11,2017.

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWALLMENBYTHESEPRESENTS,thateachpersonwhosesignatureappearsbelowconstitutesandappointsCharlesStewartandDavidConnolly,andeachofthem,histrueandlawfulattorneys-in-factandagents,withfullpowertoactseparatelyandfullpowerofsubstitutionandresubstitution,forhimandinhisname,placeandstead,inanyandallcapacities,tosignanyandallamendments(includingpost-effectiveamendments)tothisregistrationstatementandalladditionalregistrationstatementspursuanttoRule462(b)oftheSecuritiesActof1933,asamended,andallpost-effectiveamendmentsthereto,andtofilethesame,withallexhibitsthereto,andallotherdocumentsinconnectiontherewith,withtheSecuritiesandExchangeCommission,grantinguntosaidattorney-in-factsandagents,andeachofthem,fullpowerandauthoritytodoandperformeachandeveryactandthingrequisiteandnecessarytobedoneinandaboutthepremises,asfullytoallintentsandpurposesastheyorhemightorcoulddoinperson,herebyratifyingandconfirmingallthatsaidattorneys-in-factandagentsoreitherofthemorhisortheirsubstituteorsubstitutesmaylawfullydoorcausetobedonebyvirtuehereof.

ThisPowerofAttorneyshallnotrevokeanypowersofattorneypreviouslyexecutedbytheundersigned.ThisPowerofAttorneyshallnotberevokedbyanysubsequentpowerofattorneythattheundersignedmayexecute,unlesssuchsubsequentpowerofattorneyspecificallyprovidesthatitrevokesthisPowerofAttorneybyreferringtothedateoftheundersigned'sexecutionofthisPowerofAttorney.Fortheavoidanceofdoubt,whenevertwoormorepowersofattorneygrantingthepowersspecifiedhereinarevalid,theagentsappointedoneachshallactseparatelyunlessotherwisespecified.

PursuanttotherequirementsoftheSecuritiesActof1933,thisregistrationstatementhasbeensignedonApril11,2017bythefollowingpersonsinthecapacitiesindicated.

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ALTICE USA, INC.

By:/s/DAVIDCONNOLLY

Name: DavidConnolly Title: Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Signature Title

/s/DEXTERGOEI

DexterGoei

ChairmanandChiefExecutiveOfficer(PrincipalExecutiveOfficer)

/s/CHARLESSTEWART

CharlesStewart

Director,Co-PresidentandChiefFinancialOfficer(PrincipalFinancialOfficer)

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Signature Title

/s/VICTORIAMINK

VictoriaMink

SeniorVicePresidentandChiefAccountingOfficer(PrincipalAccountingOfficer)

/s/HAKIMBOUBAZINE

HakimBoubazine

Director,Co-PresidentandChiefOperatingOfficer

/s/LISAROSENBLUM

LisaRosenblum

ViceChairman

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Exhibit No. Exhibit Description 1.1* FormofUnderwritingAgreement 3.1* FormofAmendedandRestatedCertificateofIncorporation 3.2* FormofAmendedandRestatedBylawsoftheRegistrant 4.1* SpecimenCommonStockCertificate 4.2* FormofRegistrationRightsAgreement 4.3* Indenture,datedasofSeptember23,2009,relatingtoOptimum's85/8%SeniorNotesdue2017and85/8%

SeriesBSeniorNotesdue2017 4.4* Indenture,datedasofApril2,2010,relatingtoOptimum's73/4%SeniorNotesdue2018and8%SeniorNotes

due2020 4.5* FirstSupplementalIndenture,datedasofApril15,2010,totheIndenture,datedasofApril2,2010,relatingto

Optimum's73/4%SeniorNotesdue2018and8%SeniorNotesdue2020 4.6* SecondSupplementalIndenture,datedasofSeptember27,2012,totheIndenturedatedasofApril2,2010,relating

toOptimum's57/8%SeniorNotesdue2022 4.7* Indenture,datedasofDecember1,1997,relatingtoCSCHoldings,LLC's77/8%SeniorDebenturesdue2018 4.8* Indenture,datedasofJuly1,1998,relatingtoCSCHoldings,LLC's75/8%SeniorDebenturesdue2018 4.9* Indenture,datedasofFebruary12,2009,relatingtoCSCHoldings,LLC's85/8%SeniorNotesdue2019and85/

8%SeriesBSeniorNotesdue2019 4.10* Indenture,datedasofNovember15,2011,relatingtoCSCHoldings,LLC's63/4%SeniorNotesdue2021and63

/4%SeriesBSeniorNotesdue2021 4.11* Indenture,datedasofMay23,2014,relatingtoCSCHoldings,LLC's51/4%SeniorNotesdue2024and51/4%

SeriesBSeniorNotesdue2024 4.12* Indenture,datedasofOctober9,2015,relatingtoCSCHoldings,LLC's101/8%SeniorNotesdue2023and107/

8%SeniorNotesdue2025 4.13* SupplementalIndenture,datedasofJune21,2016,toIndenturedatedasofOctober9,2015,relatingtoCSC

Holdings,LLC's101/8%SeniorNotesdue2023and107/8%SeniorNotesdue2025 4.14* Indenture,datedasofOctober9,2015,relatingtoCSCHoldings,LLC's65/8%SeniorGuaranteedNotesdue2025 4.15* SupplementalIndenture,datedasofJune21,2016,totheIndenturedatedasofOctober9,2015,relatingtoCSC

Holdings,LLC's65/8%SeniorGuaranteedNotesdue2025 4.16* Indenture,datedasofSeptember23,2016,relatingtoCSCHoldings,LLC's51/2%SeniorGuaranteedNotesdue

2027 4.17* Indenture,datedasofJune12,2015,relatingtoAlticeFinanceICorporation's53/8%SeniorSecuredNotesdue

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Exhibit No. Exhibit Description 4.18* SupplementalIndenture,datedasofDecember21,2015,totheIndenture,datedasofJune12,2015,relatingto

AlticeFinanceICorporation's53/8%SeniorSecuredNotesdue2023 4.19* NotesPledgeandSecurityAgreement,datedasofDecember21,2015,byandamongCequelCommunications

HoldingsII,LLCandJPMorganChaseBank,N.A. 4.20* NotesPledgeandSecurityAgreement,datedasofDecember21,2015,byandamongthegrantorspartytheretoand

JPMorganChaseBank,N.A. 4.21* TrademarkSecurityAgreement,datedasofDecember21,2015,byandamongthegrantorspartytheretoand

JPMorganChaseBank,N.A. 4.22* CopyrightSecurityAgreement,datedasofDecember21,2015,byandamongthegrantorspartytheretoand

JPMorganChaseBankN.A. 4.23* Indenture,datedasofApril26,2016,relatingtoAlticeFinanceICorporation's51/2%SeniorSecuredNotesdue

2026 4.24* NotesPledgeandSecurityAgreement,datedMay20,2016,byandamongCequelCommunicationsHoldings

II,LLCandJPMorganChaseBank,N.A. 4.25* NotesPledgeandSecurityAgreement,datedMay20,2016,byandamongeachofthegrantorspartytheretoand

JPMorganChaseBank,N.A. 4.26* TrademarkSecurityAgreement,datedasofMay20,2016,byandamongthegrantorspartytheretoandJPMorgan

ChaseBankN.A. 4.27* CopyrightSecurityAgreement,datedasofMay20,2016,byandamongthegrantorspartytheretoandJPMorgan

ChaseBankN.A. 4.28* Indenture,datedasofOctober25,2012relatingtoCequelCommunicationsHoldingsI,LLC'sandCequelCapital

Corporation's63/8%SeniorNotesdue2020 4.29* Indenture,datedasofMay16,2013,relatingtoCequelCommunicationsHoldingsI,LLC'sandCequelCapital

Corporation's51/8%SeniorNotesdue2021 4.30* Indenture,datedasofSeptember9,2014,relatingtoCequelCommunicationsHoldingsI,LLC'sandCequelCapital

Corporation's51/8%SeniorNotesdue2021 4.31* Indenture,datedasofJune12,2015,relatingtoCequelCommunicationsHoldingsI,LLC'sandCequelCapital

Corporation's73/4%SeniorNotesdue2025 4.32* SupplementalIndenture,datedasofDecember21,2015,totheIndenture,datedasofJune12,2015,relatingto

CequelCommunicationsHoldingsI,LLC'sandCequelCapitalCorporation's73/4%SeniorNotesdue2025 5.1* OpinionofShearman&SterlingLLP

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Exhibit No. Exhibit Description 10.1* CreditAgreement,datedasofOctober9,2015,amongCSCHoldings,LLC(assuccessorbymergertoNeptune

FincoCorp.),asborrower,certainlenderspartythereto,JPMorganChaseBank,N.A.,asadministrativeagentandsecurityagent,BarclaysBankplcandBNPPARIBASSecuritiesCorp.,asco-syndicationagents,CreditAgricoleCorporateandInvestmentBank,DeutscheBankSecuritiesInc.,RoyalBankofCanada,SocieteGenerale,TDSecurities(USA)LLCandtheBankofNovaScotia,asco-documentationagents,andJ.P.MorganSecuritiesLLC,BarclaysBankplc,BNPPARIBASSecuritiesCorp.,CreditAgricoleCorporateandInvestmentBank,DeutscheBankSecuritiesInc.,RoyalBankofCanada,SocieteGenerale,TDSecurities(USA)LLCandTheBankofNovaScotia,asjointbookrunnersandleadarrangers

10.2* FirstAmendmenttoCreditAgreement(ExtensionAmendment),datedasofJune20,2016 10.3* IncrementalLoanAssumptionAgreement,datedasofJune21,2016 10.4* IncrementalLoanAssumptionAgreement,datedasofJuly21,2016 10.5* SecondAmendmenttoCreditAgreement(ExtensionAmendment),datedasofSeptember9,2016 10.6* ThirdAmendmenttoCreditAgreement(ExtensionAmendment),datedasofDecember9,2016 10.7* FourthAmendmenttoCreditAgreement(IncrementalLoanAssumptionAgreement&RefinancingAmendment),

datedasofMarch15,2017 10.8* FacilityGuaranty,datedasofJune21,2016,byandamongtheguarantorspartytheretoandJPMorganChaseBank,

N.A. 10.9* PledgeAgreement,datedasofJune21,2016,byandamongCSCHoldings,LLC,certainpledgorspartytheretoand

JPMorganChaseBank,N.A. 10.10* CreditAgreement,datedasofJune12,2015,byandamongAlticeUSFinanceICorporation,asborrower,certain

lenderspartythereto,JPMorganChaseBank,N.A.,asadministrativeagentandsecurityagent,andJ.P.MorganSecuritiesLLCandBNPPARIBAS,asjointbookrunnersandleadarrangers

10.11* FirstAmendmenttoCreditAgreement(RefinancingAmendment),datedasofOctober25,2016 10.12* SecondAmendmenttoCreditAgreement(ExtensionAmendment),datedasofDecember9,2016 10.13* ThirdAmendmenttoCreditAgreement(IncrementalLoanAssumptionAgreement&RefinancingAmendment),

datedasofMarch15,2017 10.14* LoansPledgeandSecurityAgreement,datedasofDecember21,2015,byandamongthegrantorspartytheretoand

JPMorganChaseBank,N.A. 10.15* FacilityGuaranty,datedasofDecember21,2015,byandamongtheguarantorspartytheretoandJPMorganChase

BankN.A. 10.16* TrademarkSecurityAgreement,datedasofDecember21,2015,byandamongcertaingrantorsthereunderand

JPMorganChaseBank,N.A. 10.17* CopyrightSecurityAgreement,datedasofDecember21,2015,byandamongCequelCommunications,LLCand

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Exhibit No. Exhibit Description 10.18* FormofStockholders'AgreementbyandamongAlticeUSA,Inc.,AlticeN.V.andanentitycontrolledbyPatrick

Drahi. 21.1* ListofsubsidiariesoftheRegistrant 23.1 ConsentofKPMGLLP 23.2 ConsentofPricewaterhouseCoopersLLP 23.3* ConsentofShearman&SterlingLLP(containedinitsopinionfiledasExhibit5.1hereto) 24.1 PowerofAttorney(containedinsignaturepagestothisregistrationstatement) 99.1 Rule438ConsentofMichelCombes 99.2 Rule438ConsentofDennisOkhuijsen 99.3 Rule438ConsentofJérémieBonnin

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Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

TheBoardofDirectorsAlticeUSA,Inc.andCablevisionSystemsCorporation:

WeconsenttotheuseofourreportsdatedApril10,2017,withrespecttotheconsolidatedbalancesheetofAlticeUSA,Inc.andsubsidiaries(theCompany)asofDecember31,2016andtherelatedconsolidatedstatementsofoperationsandcomprehensiveloss,stockholders'equity,andcashflowsfortheyearendedDecember31,2016,andtheconsolidatedbalancesheetofCablevisionSystemsCorporationandsubsidiariesasofDecember31,2015andtherelatedconsolidatedstatementsofoperationsandcomprehensiveincome(loss),stockholders'equity(deficiency),andcashflowsfortheperiodfromJanuary1,2016toJune20,2016,andtheyearsendedDecember31,2015and2014,includedherein,andtothereferencetoourfirmundertheheading"Experts"intheRegistrationStatementonFormS-1andrelatedProspectus.

OurreportontheconsolidatedfinancialstatementsoftheCompanycontainsanemphasisofmatterparagraphthatstatesthattheCompanywasincorporatedonSeptember14,2015andhadnooperationsofitsownotherthantheissuanceofdebtpriortothecontributionofCequelCorporationonJune9,2016byAlticeN.V.TheresultsofoperationsofCequelCorporationfortheyearendedDecember31,2016havebeenincludedintheresultsofoperationsoftheCompanyforthesameperiodasCequelCorporationwasundercommoncontrolwiththeCompanythroughout2016.

/s/KPMGLLP

NewYork,NewYorkApril10,2017

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Exhibit 23.2 

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 of Altice USA, Inc. of our report dated March 30, 2016 relating to the financial statementsof Cequel Corporation (Predecessor), which appears in such Registration Statement.  We also consent to the reference to us under the heading “Experts” in suchRegistration Statement.  /s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP St. Louis, Missouri April 10, 2017 

 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

 We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 of Altice USA, Inc. of our report dated March 30, 2016 relating to the financial statementsof Cequel Corporation (Successor), which appears in such Registration Statement.  We also consent to the reference to us under the heading “Experts” in suchRegistration Statement.  /s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP St. Louis, Missouri April 10, 2017 

Exhibit 99.1 

Consent of Director Nominee 

Altice USA, Inc. (the “ Company ”) is filing a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-        ) with the Securities and ExchangeCommission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ Securities Act ”), in connection with the Company’s initial public offering of Class A commonstock.  In connection therewith, I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named as a nominee to the board of directors of the Companyin the Registration Statement, as may be amended from time to time.  I also consent to the filing of this consent as an exhibit to such Registration Statement andany amendments thereto. 

/s/ Michel CombesName: Michel Combes

 

Exhibit 99.2 

Consent of Director Nominee 

Altice USA, Inc. (the “ Company ”) is filing a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-        ) with the Securities and ExchangeCommission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ Securities Act ”), in connection with the Company’s initial public offering of Class A commonstock.  In connection therewith, I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named as a nominee to the board of directors of the Companyin the Registration Statement, as may be amended from time to time.  I also consent to the filing of this consent as an exhibit to such Registration Statement andany amendments thereto. 

/s/ Dennis OkhuijsenName: Dennis Okhuijsen

 

Exhibit 99.3 

Consent of Director Nominee 

Altice USA, Inc. (the “ Company ”) is filing a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-        ) with the Securities and ExchangeCommission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ Securities Act ”), in connection with the Company’s initial public offering of Class A commonstock.  In connection therewith, I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named as a nominee to the board of directors of the Companyin the Registration Statement, as may be amended from time to time.  I also consent to the filing of this consent as an exhibit to such Registration Statement andany amendments thereto. 

/s/ Jérémie BonninName: Jérémie Bonnin