Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:FTR) announced today that it has entered into a new $1.5 billion senior secured delayed-draw term loan facility. The loan will be drawn upon the closing of Frontier’s acquisition of Verizon Communications Inc.’s wireline operations in California, Florida and Texas, which is expected at the end of March 2016. Frontier completed the equity portion of its financing plan for this acquisition with a $2.75 billion dual-tranche equity offering in June 2015.

"This is a very positive arrangement that provides acquisition financing at favorable terms and rates," said John Jureller, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Frontier. “The proceeds will reduce the amount of public high-yield debt to be raised.” He added, "We are pleased our relationship banks recognize the growth opportunities our planned Verizon transaction offers.”

About Frontier Communications

Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:FTR) offers broadband, voice, video, wireless Internet data access, data security solutions, bundled offerings, specialized bundles for residential customers, small businesses and home offices and advanced communications for medium and large businesses in 28 states. Frontier's approximately 18,200 employees are based entirely in the United States. More information is available at www.frontier.com.

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