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"As a combined company, we will continue our disciplined growth trajectory while expanding FTTH buildouts and significantly improving our overall financial profile. The demand for fiber broadband has never been greater and Uniti is now expanding its reach into FTTH with an attractive scaled platform. The combination of Uniti and Windstream also removes several dis-synergies that exist in the current landlord/tenant relationship and greatly enhances Uniti’s optionality for strategic initiatives."

Kenny Gunderman
President & Chief Executive Officer
Uniti

“As one of the largest investors in both Uniti and Windstream, we are pleased to support this combination, which has a compelling strategic rationale and creates a significant opportunity for enhanced value creation.  We are confident that given Uniti’s focused strategy, unique positioning and a proven management team that will draw on leaders from both organizations, the combined company will be well positioned to deliver on its potential."

Johannes Weber
Portfolio Manager
​Elliott Investment Management