UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)



ý	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934



	For the quarterly period ended	September 30, ~~2017~~2018



o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934



	For the transition period from		to



Commission File Number	Registrant; State of Incorporation; Address and Telephone Number	IRS Employer Identification No.

001-38126		38-3980194
	Altice USA, Inc.
	Delaware
	~~1111 Stewart Avenue~~1 Court Square West
	~~Bethpage,~~Long Island City, New York ~~11714~~11101
	(516) 803-2300

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý No o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrants were required to submit and post such files). Yes ý No o

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Large accelerated filer	o	Accelerated filer	o
Non-accelerated filer	ý	Smaller reporting company	o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)		Emerging growth company	o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o



Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).	Yes	o	No	ý



Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of ~~October 27, 2017:~~November 2, 2018:	~~737,068,966~~715,100,411



ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
		Page
Item 1. Financial Statements of Altice USA, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 30, ~~2017~~2018 (Unaudited) and December 31, ~~2016~~2017	3
	Condensed Consolidated ~~Statement~~Statements of Operations - Three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016~~2017 (Unaudited)	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016~~2017 (Unaudited)	6
	Condensed Consolidated ~~Statement~~Statements of Stockholders’ Equity - Nine months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 (Unaudited)	7
	Condensed Consolidated ~~Statement~~Statements of Cash Flows - Nine months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016~~2017 (Unaudited)	8

	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements ~~(unaudited)~~(Unaudited)	10

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		3537

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		6357

Item 4. Controls and Procedures		6459

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings		6560

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		6560

Item 6. Exhibits		6561

SIGNATURES		6662

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

This Quarterly Report includes statements that express our opinions, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or projections regarding future events or future results and therefore are, or may be deemed to be, “forward‑looking statements.” These “forward‑looking statements” appear throughout this Quarterly Report and relate to matters such as anticipated future growth in revenues, operating income, cash provided by operating activities and other financial measures. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “seeks,” “potential,” “continue,” “intends,” “plans” and similar words and terms used in the discussion of future operating results, future financial performance and future events identify forward‑looking statements. All of these forward‑looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs about future events. As with any projection or forecast, they are susceptible to uncertainty and changes in circumstances.

We operate in a highly competitive, consumer and technology driven and rapidly changing business that is affected by government regulation and economic, strategic, technological, political and social conditions. Various factors could adversely affect our operations, business or financial results in the future and cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward‑looking statements. In addition, important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in our forward‑looking statements include:

competition for broadband, pay television and telephony customers from existing competitors (such as broadband communications companies, ~~DBS~~direct broadcast satellite ("DBS") providers and Internet‑based providers) and new competitors entering our footprint;

changes in consumer preferences, laws and regulations or technology that may cause us to change our operational strategies;

increased difficulty negotiating programming agreements on favorable terms, if at all, resulting in increased costs to us and/or the loss of popular programming;

increasing programming costs and delivery expenses related to our products and services;

our ability to achieve anticipated customer and revenue growth, to successfully introduce new products and services and to implement our growth strategy;

our ability to complete our capital investment plans on time and on budget, including our ~~five‑year~~ plan to build a fiber-to-the-home ("FTTH") network, and deploy Altice One, our new home communications hub;

our ability to develop and deploy mobile voice and data services pursuant to the agreement we entered into with Sprint in the fourth quarter of 2017, and our ability to attract customers to these services;

the effects of economic conditions or other factors which may negatively affect our customers’ demand for our current and future products and services;

the effects of industry conditions;

demand for digital and linear advertising ~~on our cable systems;~~

products and services;

our substantial indebtedness and debt service obligations;

adverse changes in the credit market;

changes as a result of any tax reforms that may affect our business;

financial community and rating agency perceptions of our business, operations, financial condition and the industries in which we operate;

the restrictions contained in our financing agreements;

our ability to generate sufficient cash flow to meet our debt service obligations;

fluctuations in interest rates which may cause our interest expense to vary from quarter to quarter;

technical failures, equipment defects, physical or electronic ~~break‑ins~~break-ins to our services, computer viruses and similar problems;

the disruption or failure of our network, information systems or technologies as a result of computer hacking, computer viruses, ~~“cyber‑attacks,~~“cyber-attacks,” misappropriation of data, outages, natural disasters and other material events;

our ability to obtain necessary hardware, software, communications equipment and services and other items from our vendors at reasonable costs;

our ability to effectively integrate acquisitions and to maximize expected operating efficiencies from our acquisitions or as a result of the transactions, if any;

significant unanticipated increases in the use of ~~bandwidth‑intensive Internet‑based~~bandwidth-intensive Internet-based services;

the outcome of litigation, government investigations and other proceedings;

our ability to successfully operate our business following the completion of our separation from Altice Europe N.V.; and

other risks and uncertainties inherent in our cable and other broadband communications businesses and our other businesses, including those listed under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company's ~~final prospectus dated June 21, 2017 and~~Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") ~~in accordance with Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended~~on March 6, 2018 (the ~~"Securities Act") on June 23, 2017 (the "Prospectus"~~"Annual Report").

These factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any of our forward‑looking statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any of our forward‑looking statements.

Given these uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such ~~forward‑looking~~forward-looking statements. The ~~forward‑looking~~forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this Quarterly Report. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and specifically decline any obligation, to update any forward‑looking statements or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of such statements to reflect future events or developments. Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, unless expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data.

You should read this Quarterly Report with the understanding that our actual future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all forward‑looking statements by these cautionary statements.

Certain numerical figures included in this quarterly report have been subject to rounding adjustments. Accordingly, such numerical figures shown as totals in various tables may not be arithmetic aggregations of the figures that precede them.

Item 1. Financial Statements


ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands)
ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands)					ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands)

ASSETS					September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)		December 31, 2017

	September 30, 2017		December 31, 2016
	(Unaudited)

Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	550,131	$	486,792	$	486,208	$	329,848
Restricted cash	45,205		16,301		253		252
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $14,018 and $11,677)	344,742		349,626
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (including a prepayment to an affiliate of $11,296 in 2017) (See Note 14)	109,652		88,151
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $13,259 and $13,420)					436,550		370,765
Prepaid expenses and other current assets					167,836		130,425
Amounts due from affiliates	21,153		22,182		18,387		19,764
Derivative contracts					3,269		52,545
Total current assets					1,112,503		903,599
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,708,770 and $2,599,579					5,760,479		6,023,826
Investment securities pledged as collateral	—		741,515		1,521,045		1,720,357
Derivative contracts	54,578		352		31,510		—
Total current assets	1,125,461		1,704,919
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,181,306 and $1,039,297	6,161,511		6,597,635
Investment in affiliates	1,694		5,606
Investment securities pledged as collateral	1,652,917		741,515
Derivative contracts	—		10,604
Other assets (including a prepayment to an affiliate of $2,570 in 2017) (See Note 14)	49,394		48,545
Amortizable customer relationships, net of accumulated amortization of $1,207,217 and $580,276	4,763,667		5,345,608
Amortizable trade names, net of accumulated amortization of $432,402 and $83,397	634,681		983,386
Other amortizable intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $8,805 and $3,093	28,247		23,650
Other assets					97,537		57,904
Amortizable customer relationships, net of accumulated amortization of $1,979,595 and $1,409,021					3,991,289		4,561,863
Amortizable trade names, net of accumulated amortization of $678,248 and $588,574					388,835		478,509
Other amortizable intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $16,772 and $10,978					20,872		26,082
Indefinite-lived cable television franchises	13,020,081		13,020,081		13,020,081		13,020,081
Goodwill	7,993,499		7,992,700		8,012,416		8,019,861
Total assets	$	35,431,152	$	36,474,249	$	33,956,567	$	34,812,082

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
(Unaudited)
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 685,026
$ 705,672
Accrued liabilities:
Interest 315,467
576,778
Employee related costs 130,640
232,864
Other accrued expenses 412,949
352,315
Amounts due to affiliates 29,002
127,363
Deferred revenue 101,577
94,816
Liabilities under derivative contracts 102,904
13,158
Collateralized indebtedness —
622,332
Credit facility debt 92,650
33,150
Senior notes and debentures 1,572,358
926,045
Capital lease obligations 10,376
15,013
Notes payable 30,211
5,427
Total current liabilities 3,483,160
3,704,933
Defined benefit plan obligations 93,849
84,106
Notes payable to affiliates and related parties —
1,750,000
Other liabilities 144,601
113,485
Deferred tax liability 7,194,065
7,966,815
Liabilities under derivative contracts 121,759
78,823
Collateralized indebtedness 1,314,788
663,737
Credit facility debt 5,284,252
3,411,640
Senior notes and debentures 14,280,817
16,581,280
Capital lease obligations 5,857
13,142
Notes payable 49,314
8,299
Total liabilities 31,972,462
34,376,260
Commitments and contingencies

Redeemable equity 390,268
68,147
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 —
—
Class A common stock: $0.01 par value, 4,000,000,000 shares authorized, 246,982,292 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 2,470
—
Class B common stock: $0.01 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 490,086,674 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 4,901
—
Class C common stock: $0.01 par value, 4,000,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 —
—
Common Stock, $.01 par value, 1,000 shares authorized, 100 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016 —
—
Paid-in capital 4,466,040
3,003,554
Accumulated deficit (1,401,548 ) (975,978 )
3,071,863
2,027,576
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (4,130 ) 1,979
Total stockholders' equity 3,067,733
2,029,555
Noncontrolling interest 689
287
Total stockholders' equity 3,068,422
2,029,842
$ 35,431,152
$ 36,474,249

ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued) (In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)			December 31, 2017

Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	883,408		$	795,128
Accrued liabilities:
Interest	321,327			397,422
Employee related costs	123,387			147,727
Other accrued expenses	329,122			411,988
Amounts due to affiliates	23,424			10,998
Deferred revenue	131,133			111,197
Liabilities under derivative contracts	—			52,545
Credit facility debt	57,650			42,650
Senior notes and debentures	531,206			507,744
Capital lease obligations	4,147			9,539
Notes payable	71,873			33,424
Total current liabilities	2,476,677			2,520,362
Defined benefit plan obligations	84,755			103,163
Other liabilities	169,473			144,289
Deferred tax liability	4,809,745			4,769,286
Liabilities under derivative contracts	153,850			187,406
Collateralized indebtedness	1,400,398			1,349,474
Credit facility debt	6,163,843			4,600,873
Senior notes and debentures	14,824,532			15,352,688
Capital lease obligations	17,304			12,441
Notes payable	5,218			32,478
Deficit investment in affiliates	—			3,579
Total liabilities	30,105,795			29,076,039
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Redeemable equity	179,799			231,290
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding	—			—
Class A common stock: $0.01 par value, 4,000,000,000 shares authorized, 510,702,726 and 246,982,292 issued and outstanding	5,107			2,470
Class B common stock: $0.01 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 490,086,674 issued and 213,146,331and 490,086,674 outstanding	2,131			4,901
Class C common stock: $0.01 par value, 4,000,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding	—			—
Paid-in capital	3,618,709			4,665,229
Retained earnings	38,744			840,636
	3,664,691			5,513,236
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,291		)	(10,022		)
Total stockholders' equity	3,662,400			5,503,214
Noncontrolling interest	8,573			1,539
Total stockholders' equity	3,670,973			5,504,753
	$	33,956,567		$	34,812,082

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
Revenue (including revenue from affiliates of $986 and $1,380 in 2017 and $720 in both 2016 periods) (See Note 14) $ 2,327,175
$ 2,260,221
$ 6,961,192
$ 3,711,311
Operating expenses:
Programming and other direct costs (including charges from affiliates of $1,196 and $3,026 in 2017 and $642 in both 2016 periods) (See Note 14) 755,101
738,390
2,272,147
1,177,808
Other operating expenses (including charges from affiliates of $28,332 and $73,263 in 2017 and $8,056 and $13,056 in 2016) (See Note 14) 560,497
660,307
1,767,624
1,050,046
Restructuring and other expense 53,448
47,816
142,765
155,086
Depreciation and amortization (including impairments) 823,265
670,929
2,138,776
1,085,929
2,192,311
2,117,442
6,321,312
3,468,869
Operating income 134,864
142,779
639,880
242,442
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (including interest expense to affiliates and related parties of $90,405 in 2017 and $48,617 and $53,922 in 2016) (See Note 14) (379,064 ) (446,242 ) (1,232,730 ) (1,015,866 )
Interest income 961
404
1,373
12,787
Gain (loss) on investments, net (18,900 ) 24,833
169,888
83,467
Gain (loss) on derivative contracts, net (16,763 ) 773
(154,270 ) (26,572 )
Gain (loss) on interest rate swap contracts 1,051
(15,861 ) 12,539
24,380
Loss on extinguishment of debt and write-off of deferred financing costs (including $513,723 related to affiliates and related parties for the nine months ended September 30, 2017) (See Note 14) (38,858 ) —
(600,240 ) (19,948 )
Other income (expense), net (65 ) 2,531
832
2,548
(451,638 ) (433,562 ) (1,802,608 ) (939,204 )
Loss before income taxes (316,774 ) (290,783 ) (1,162,728 ) (696,762 )
Income tax benefit 134,688
118,230
429,664
101,332
Net loss (182,086 ) (172,553 ) (733,064 )
(595,430 )
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests (135 ) (256 ) (737 ) 108
Net loss attributable to Altice USA, Inc. stockholders $ (182,221 ) $ (172,809 ) $ (733,801 ) $ (595,322 )
Basic and diluted net loss per share $ (0.25 ) $ (0.27 ) $ (1.08 ) $ (0.92 )
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares (in thousands) 737,069
649,525
682,234
649,525



ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2018			2017			2018			2017
Revenue (including revenue from affiliates of $545, $426, $1,397 and $820, respectively) (See Note 14)	$	2,417,801		$	2,322,521		$	7,111,668		$	6,947,142
Operating expenses:
Programming and other direct costs (including charges from affiliates of $1,671, $1,196, $6,690 and $3,026, respectively) (See Note 14)	790,533			755,101			2,373,021			2,272,147
Other operating expenses (including charges from affiliates of $905, $8,302, $15,154 and $24,266, respectively) (See Note 14)	569,070			570,111			1,727,842			1,769,477
Restructuring and other expense	16,587			53,448			29,865			142,765
Depreciation and amortization (including impairments)	536,053			823,286			1,827,285			2,138,800
	1,912,243			2,201,946			5,958,013			6,323,189
Operating income	505,558			120,575			1,153,655			623,953
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (including $90,405 related to affiliates and related parties in 2017) (See Note 9)	(389,594		)	(379,066		)	(1,157,395		)	(1,232,730		)
Interest income	1,427			961			9,843			1,373
Gain (loss) on investments and sale of affiliate interests, net	111,684			(18,900		)	(182,031		)	169,888
Gain (loss) on derivative contracts, net	(79,628		)	(16,763		)	130,883			(154,270		)
Gain (loss) on interest rate swap contracts	(19,554		)	1,051			(64,405		)	12,539
Loss on extinguishment of debt and write-off of deferred financing costs (including $513,723 related to affiliates and related parties in 2017) (See Note 9)	—			(38,858		)	(41,616		)	(600,240		)
Other expense, net	(186		)	(2,984		)	(12,473		)	(9,019		)
	(375,851		)	(454,559		)	(1,317,194		)	(1,812,459		)
Income (loss) before income taxes	129,707			(333,984		)	(163,539		)	(1,188,506		)
Income tax benefit (expense)	(95,968		)	141,550			(29,675		)	439,945
Net income (loss)	33,739			(192,434		)	(193,214		)	(748,561		)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,186		)	(135		)	(1,039		)	(737		)
Net income (loss) attributable to Altice USA, Inc. stockholders	$	32,553		$	(192,569	)	$	(194,253	)	$	(749,298	)
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE:
Basic income (loss) per share attributable to Altice USA, Inc. stockholders:
Net income (loss)	$	0.04		$	(0.26	)	$	(0.26	)	$	(1.10	)
Basic weighted average common shares (in thousands)	732,963			$	737,069		735,685			682,234
Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to Altice USA, Inc. stockholders:
Net income (loss)	$	0.04		$	(0.26	)	$	(0.26	)	$	(1.10	)
Diluted weighted average common shares (in thousands)	732,963			737,069			735,685			682,234

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (In thousands) (Unaudited)
ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (In thousands) (Unaudited)													ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (In thousands) (Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,						Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016			2018			2017			2018			2017

Net loss	$	(182,086	)	$	(172,553	)	$	(733,064	)	$	(595,430	)
Net income (loss)													$	33,739		$	(192,434	)	$	(193,214	)	$	(748,561	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Defined benefit pension plans:
Unrecognized actuarial gain (loss)	(4,056		)	5,016			(8,389		)	4,034			9,602			(4,056		)	13,794			(8,389		)
Applicable income taxes	1,622			(2,006		)	3,356			(1,613		)	(2,592		)	1,622			(3,723		)	3,356
Unrecognized gain (loss) arising during period, net of income taxes	(2,434		)	3,010			(5,033		)	2,421			7,010			(2,434		)	10,071			(5,033		)
Curtailment loss, net of settlement losses of $1,014 and $1,403 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 included in net periodic benefit cost	1,014			(33		)	(1,792		)	(33		)
Settlement loss included in other expense, net													65			1,014			929			1,403
Applicable income taxes	(406		)	13			716			13			(18		)	(406		)	(252		)	(561		)
Curtailment loss, net of settlement losses included in net periodic benefit cost, net of income taxes	608			(20		)	(1,076		)	(20		)
Settlement loss included in other expense, net, net of income taxes													47			608			677			842
Curtailment loss													—			—			—			(3,195		)
Applicable income taxes													—			—			—			1,278
Curtailment loss, net of income taxes													—			—			—			(1,917		)
Foreign currency translation adjustment													437			—			1,351			—
Applicable income taxes													(27		)	—			(365		)	—
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net													410			—			986			—
Other comprehensive gain (loss)	(1,826		)	2,990			(6,109		)	2,401			7,467			(1,826		)	11,734			(6,108		)
Comprehensive loss	(183,912		)	(169,563		)	(739,173		)	(593,029		)
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(135		)	(256		)	(737		)	108
Comprehensive loss attributable to Altice USA, Inc. stockholders	$	(184,047	)	$	(169,819	)	$	(739,910	)	$	(592,921	)
Comprehensive income (loss)													41,206			(194,260		)	(181,480		)	(754,669		)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests													(1,186		)	(135		)	(1,039		)	(737		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Altice USA, Inc. stockholders													$	40,020		$	(194,395	)	$	(182,519	)	$	(755,406	)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

Class A
Common
Stock

Class B
Common
Stock

Paid-in
Capital

Accumulated
Deficit

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income

Total
Stockholders'
Equity

Non-controlling
Interest

Total
Equity

Balance at January 1, 2017 $ —
$ —
$ 3,003,554
$ (975,978 ) $ 1,979
$ 2,029,555
$ 287
$ 2,029,842
Net loss attributable to stockholders —
—
—
(733,801 ) —
(733,801 ) —
(733,801 )
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
737
737
Pension liability adjustments, net of income taxes —
—
—
—
(6,109 ) (6,109 ) —
(6,109 )
Share-based compensation expense —
—
40,932
—
—
40,932
—
40,932
Change in fair value of redeemable equity —
—
(322,121 ) —
—
(322,121 ) —
(322,121 )
Contributions from stockholders —
—
1,135
—
�� —
1,135
—
1,135
Cash distributions to stockholders —
—
(839,700 ) —
—
(839,700 ) (335 ) (840,035 )
Transfer of goodwill —
—
(23,101 ) —
—
(23,101 ) —
(23,101 )
Recognition of previously unrealized excess tax benefits related to share-based awards in connection with the adoption of ASU 2016-09 —
—
—
308,231
—
308,231
—
308,231
Issuance of common stock pursuant to organizational transactions prior to IPO 2,349
4,901
2,257,002
—
—
2,264,252
—
2,264,252
Issuance of common stock pursuant to IPO 121
—
348,339
—
—
348,460
—
348,460
Balance at September 30, 2017 $ 2,470
$ 4,901
$ 4,466,040
$ (1,401,548 ) $ (4,130 ) $ 3,067,733
$ 689
$ 3,068,422



ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (In thousands) (Unaudited)
	Class A Common Stock			Class B Common Stock			Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total Stockholders' Equity			Non-controlling Interest		Total Equity
Balance at January 1, 2018, as reported	$	2,470		$	4,901		$	4,642,128		$	854,824		$	(10,022	)	$	5,494,301		$	1,539	$	5,495,840
Impact of change in accounting policies (See Note 3)	—			—			—			12,666			—			12,666			—		12,666
Impact of ATS Acquisition (See Note 3)	—			—			23,101			(26,854		)	—			(3,753		)	—		(3,753		)
Balance at January 1, 2018, as adjusted	2,470			4,901			4,665,229			840,636			(10,022		)	5,503,214			1,539		5,504,753
Net loss attributable to stockholders	—			—			—			(194,253		)	—			(194,253		)	—		(194,253		)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			—			—			—			—			1,039		1,039
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	—			—			—			—			—			—			5,995		5,995
Pension liability adjustments, net of income taxes	—			—			—			—			10,748			10,748			—		10,748
Foreign currency translation adjustment	—			—			—			—			986			986			—		986
Share-based compensation expense	—			—			46,176			—			—			46,176			—		46,176
Redeemable equity vested	—			—			124,415			—			—			124,415			—		124,415
Change in redeemable equity	—			—			(72,924		)	—			—			(72,924		)	—		(72,924		)
Dividend payment	—			—			(963,711		)	(536,224		)	—			(1,499,935		)	—		(1,499,935		)
Class A shares acquired through share repurchase program and retired	(133		)	—			(240,666		)	—			—			(240,799		)	—		(240,799		)
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares, including $2,424 in connection with the Distribution	2,770			(2,770		)	—			—			—			—			—		—
Impact of i24 Acquisition	—			—			61,049			(73,578		)	(1,840		)	(14,369		)			(14,369		)
Other changes to equity	—			—			(859		)	—			—			(859		)	—		(859		)
Adoption of ASU No. 2018-02	—			—			—			2,163			(2,163		)	—			—		—
Balance at September 30, 2018	$	5,107		$	2,131		$	3,618,709		$	38,744		$	(2,291	)	$	3,662,400		$	8,573	$	3,670,973

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands) (Unaudited)
ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands) (Unaudited)							ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands) (Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2018			2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(733,064	)	$	(595,430	)	$	(193,214	)	$	(748,561	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization (including impairments)	2,138,776			1,085,929			1,827,285			2,138,800
Gain on sale of affiliate interests	—			(206		)
Equity in net loss of affiliates	5,697			400			10,849			5,697
Gain on investments, net	(169,888		)	(83,467		)
Loss on derivative contracts, net	154,270			26,572
Loss (gain) on investments and sale of affiliate interests, net							182,031			(169,888		)
Loss (gain) on derivative contracts, net							(130,883		)	154,270
Loss on extinguishment of debt and write-off of deferred financing costs	600,240			19,948			41,616			600,240
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts (premiums) on indebtedness	18,517			25,831			60,526			18,517
Settlement loss (gain) related to pension plan	1,403			(33		)
Settlement loss related to pension plan							929			1,403
Share-based compensation expense	40,932			1,670			46,176			40,932
Deferred income taxes	(458,608		)	(105,468		)	14,399			(470,841		)
Excess tax benefit on share-based awards	—			82
Provision for doubtful accounts	54,501			32,569			50,643			54,501
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts receivable, trade	(45,493		)	(39,651		)	(111,446		)	(45,493		)
Other receivables	(5,517		)	9,203			(138		)	(5,520		)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(13,275		)	27,142			(41,890		)	(816		)
Amounts due from and due to affiliates	(97,440		)	(213		)	7,203			(40,355		)
Accounts payable	50,649			37,472			85,497			53,433
Accrued liabilities	(324,537		)	103,409			(198,196		)	(303,717		)
Deferred revenue	9,382			9,549			56,326			9,382
Liabilities related to interest rate swap contracts	(9,552		)	(24,380		)	62,549			(9,552		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,216,993			530,928			1,770,262			1,282,432
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payment for acquisition, net of cash acquired	(43,608		)	(8,988,774		)
Net proceeds from sale of affiliate interests	—			13,825
Capital expenditures	(763,298		)	(377,726		)	(832,824		)	(718,919		)
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired							(10,753		)	(43,608		)
Sale of affiliate interest							(3,537		)	—
Settlement of put call options							—			(24,039		)
Proceeds related to sale of equipment, including costs of disposal	3,398			1,584			7,802			3,398
Increase in other investments	(4,800		)	(2,866		)	(2,500		)	(4,800		)
Settlement of put-call options	(24,039		)	—
Additions to other intangible assets	(1,700		)	—			(584		)	(1,700		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(834,047		)	(9,353,957		)	(842,396		)	(789,668		)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.							See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
(In thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2017 2016
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from credit facility debt 5,602,425
2,195,256
Repayment of credit facility debt (3,684,668 ) (4,327,466 )
Proceeds from notes payable to affiliates and related parties —
1,750,000
Issuance of senior notes and debentures —
1,310,000
Proceeds from collateralized indebtedness 662,724
179,388
Repayment of collateralized indebtedness and related derivative contracts (654,989 ) (143,102 )
Distributions to stockholders (839,700 ) —
Redemption of senior notes, including premiums and fees (1,729,400 ) —
Proceeds from notes payable 24,649
—
Excess tax benefit on share-based awards —
(82 )
Principal payments on capital lease obligations (11,518 ) (11,376 )
Additions to deferred financing costs (9,486 ) (193,705 )
Proceeds from IPO, net of fees 348,460
—
Contributions from stockholders 1,135
1,246,498
Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net (335 ) —
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (290,703 ) 2,005,411
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 92,243
(6,817,618 )
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year 503,093
8,786,536
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 595,336
$ 1,968,918

ALTICE USA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued) (In thousands)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2018			2017
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from credit facility debt, net of discounts	$	2,217,500		$	5,602,425
Repayment of credit facility debt	(635,738		)	(3,684,668		)
Issuance of senior notes and debentures	2,050,000			—
Redemption of senior notes, including premiums and fees	(2,623,756		)	(1,729,400		)
Proceeds from collateralized indebtedness, net	516,513			662,724
Repayment of collateralized indebtedness and related derivative contracts, net	(516,513		)	(654,989		)
Dividends to stockholders	(1,499,935		)	(919,317		)
Proceeds from notes payable	15,955			24,649
Repayment of notes payable	(14,089		)	—
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	(8,581		)	(11,518		)
Purchase of shares of Altice USA, Inc. Class A common stock, pursuant to a share repurchase program	(226,803		)	—
Additions to deferred financing costs	(21,570		)	(9,486		)
Other	(859		)	—
Contingent payment for acquisition	(30,000		)	—
Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net	5,995			50,800
Proceeds from IPO, net of fees	—			348,460
Net cash used in financing activities	(771,881		)	(320,320		)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	155,985			172,444

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	376			—
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	156,361			172,444
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year	330,100			503,093
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	$	486,461		$	675,537

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND RELATED MATTERS

The Company and Related Matters

Altice USA, Inc. ("Altice USA" or the "Company") was incorporated in Delaware on September 14, 2015. ~~As of September 30, 2017,~~Prior to the Altice N.V. distribution discussed below, Altice USA ~~is majority‑owned~~was majority-owned by Altice N.V., a public company with limited liability (naamloze vennootshcap) under Dutch ~~law~~law. Since the completion of the Altice N.V. distribution discussed below, the Company is no longer majority-owned by Altice N.V. Altice N.V. changed its name to Altice Europe N.V. ("Altice ~~N.V."~~Europe"). upon completion of the distribution.

The Company provides broadband communications and video services in the United States. It delivers broadband, pay television, telephony services, proprietary content and advertising services to residential and business customers.

Altice N.V., ~~though~~through a subsidiary, acquired Cequel Corporation ("Cequel" or "Suddenlink") on December 21, 2015 (the "Cequel Acquisition") and Cequel was contributed to Altice USA on June 9, 2016. Altice USA had no operations of its own other than the issuance of debt prior to the contribution of Cequel on June 9, 2016 by Altice N.V. The results of operations of Cequel for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 have been included in the results of operations of Altice USA for the same periods, as Cequel was under common control with Altice USA.

Altice USA acquired Cablevision Systems Corporation ("Cablevision" or "Optimum") on June 21, 2016 (see discussion below) and the results of operations of Cablevision are included with the results of operations of Cequel for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. The three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 operating results include the operating results of Cablevision from the date of acquisition, June 21, 2016.(the "Cablevision Acquisition").

The Company classifies its operations into two reportable segments: Cablevision, which operates in the New York metropolitan area, and Cequel, which principally operates in markets in the ~~south‑central~~south-central United States.

~~Initial Public Offering~~The accompanying condensed combined consolidated financial statements ("condensed consolidated financial statements") include the accounts of the Company and all subsidiaries in which the Company has a controlling interest and gives effect to the ATS Acquisition and the i24 Acquisition discussed below on a combined basis. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The accompanying condensed consolidated operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 reflect the retrospective adoption of Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers and ASU No. 2017-07 Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715). See Note 3 for further details of the impact on the Company's historical financial statements.

In June 2017, the Company completed its initial public offering ("IPO") of 71,724,139 shares of its Class A common stock (12,068,966 shares sold by the Company and 59,655,173 shares sold by existing stockholders) at a price to the public of $30.00 per share, including the underwriters full exercise of their option to purchase 7,781,110 shares to cover overallotments. At the date of the IPO, Altice N.V. owned approximately 70.2% of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock, which represented approximately 98.2% of the voting power of the Company's outstanding common stock. The Company’s Class A common stock began trading on June 22, 2017, on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ATUS".

Acquisition of Altice Technical Services US Corp

ATS was formed in 2017 to provide network construction and maintenance services and commercial and residential installations, disconnections, and maintenance. During the second quarter of 2017, a substantial portion of the Company's technical workforce at the Cablevision segment either accepted employment with ATS or became employees of ATS and ATS commenced operations and began to perform services for the Company. A substantial portion of the Cequel segment technical workforce became employees of ATS in December 2017.

In ~~connection with the sale of its Class A common stock,~~January 2018, the Company ~~received proceeds of approximately $362,069, before deducting the underwriting discount and expenses directly related to the issuance~~acquired 70% of the ~~securities of $13,609. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares by the selling stockholders. In July 2017,~~equity interests in Altice Technical Services US Corp. ("ATS") for $1.00 (the "ATS Acquisition") and the Company ~~used approximately $350,120~~became the owner of 100% of the ~~proceeds to fund~~equity interests in ATS in March 2018. ATS was previously owned by Altice N.V. and a member of ATS's management through a holding company. As the ~~redemption~~acquisition was a combination of ~~$315,779 principal amount~~businesses under common control, the Company combined the results of ~~10.875% senior notes that mature in 2025 issued by CSC Holdings, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary~~operations and related assets and liabilities of ATS for all periods since its formation. See Note 3 for the impact of the ~~Company,~~ATS Acquisition on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2017 and on the ~~related call premium~~Company's statement of ~~approximately $34,341.~~operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.

~~The following organizational transactions were consummated prior to the IPO:~~Acquisition of i24NEWS

~~the Company amended~~In April 2018, Altice N.V. transferred its ownership of i24 US and ~~restated its certificate of incorporation to, among other things, provide for Class A common stock, Class B common stock and Class C common stock;~~

~~BC Partners LLP~~i24 Europe ("~~BCP") and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (‘‘CPPIB and together with BCP, the‘‘Co-Investors’’) and Uppernext S.C.S.p. ("Uppernext"~~i24NEWS"), ~~an entity controlled by Mr. Patrick Drahi (founder~~Altice N.V.'s 24/7 international news and ~~controlling stockholder of Altice N.V.), exchanged their indirect ownership interest in~~current affairs channels to the Company for ~~shares~~minimal consideration (the "i24 Acquisition"). As the acquisition was a combination of ~~the Company’s~~businesses under common ~~stock;~~

Neptune Management LP (‘‘Management LP’’) redeemed its Class B units for shares of the Company’s common stock that it received from the redemption of its Class B units in Neptune Holding US LP;

control, the Company ~~converted $525,000 aggregate principal amount~~combined the results of ~~notes issued by~~operations and related assets and liabilities of i24NEWS as of April 1, 2018. Operating results for periods prior to April 1, 2018 and the ~~Company~~balance sheet as of December 31, 2017 have not been revised to reflect the ~~Co-Investors (together with accrued and unpaid interest and applicable premium) into shares of~~i24 Acquisition as the ~~Company’s common stock at the IPO price (see Note 9 for further details);~~

~~$1,225,000 aggregate principal amount of notes issued by the Company to a subsidiary of Altice N.V. (together~~impact was deemed immaterial.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

~~with accrued and unpaid~~Altice N.V. Distribution

On June 8, 2018, Altice N.V. distributed substantially all of its equity interest ~~and applicable premium) was transferred~~in the Company through a distribution in kind to ~~CVC 3 B.V., an indirect subsidiary~~holders of Altice N.V. ~~("CVC 3")~~'s common shares A and ~~then~~common shares B (the “Distribution”). The Distribution took place by way of a special distribution in kind by Altice N.V. of its 67.2% interest in the Company ~~converted such notes into shares of the Company’s common stock at the IPO price (see Note 9 for further details);~~

the Co-Investors, Neptune Holding US LP, A4 S.A. (an entity controlled by the family of Mr. Drahi), and former Class B unitholders of Management LP (including Uppernext) exchanged shares of the Company’s common stock for new shares of the Company’s Class A common stock; and

~~CVC 3 and A4 S.A. exchanged shares of the Company’s common stock for new shares of the Company’s Class B common stock.~~

~~Acquisition of Cablevision Systems Corporation~~

~~On June 21, 2016 (the "Cablevision Acquisition Date"), pursuant~~ to ~~the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of September 16, 2015, by and among Cablevision,~~ Altice N.V.~~, Neptune Merger Sub Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary~~ shareholders. Each shareholder of Altice N.V. ~~("Merger Sub"), Merger Sub merged with and into Cablevision, with Cablevision surviving~~on May 23, 2018, the ~~merger (the "Cablevision Acquisition").~~

In connection with the Cablevision Acquisition, each outstanding share of the Cablevision NY Group Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("CNYG Class A Shares"), and Cablevision NY Group Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("CNYG Class B Shares", and together with the CNYG Class A Shares, the "Shares"), and together with the Cablevision NY Group Class A common stock, the "Shares" other than Shares owned by Cablevision, Altice N.V. or any of their respective wholly-owned subsidiaries, in each case not held on behalf of third parties in a fiduciary capacity,Distribution record date, received ~~$34.90 in cash without interest, less applicable tax withholdings (the "Cablevision Acquisition Consideration").~~

Pursuant to an agreement, dated December 21, 2015, by and among CVC 2 B.V., CIE Management IX Limited, for and on behalf of the limited partnerships BC European Capital IX-1 through 11 and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, certain affiliates of BCP and CPPIB (the "Co-Investors") funded approximately $1,000,000 toward the payment of the aggregate Per Share Cablevision Acquisition Consideration, and indirectly acquired approximately 30% of the Shares of Cablevision.

Also in connection with the Cablevision Acquisition, outstanding equity-based awards granted under Cablevision’s equity plans were cancelled and converted into cash based upon the $34.90 per Share Cablevision Acquisition Consideration in accordance with the original terms of the awards. The total consideration for the outstanding CNYG Class A Shares, the outstanding CNYG Class B Shares, and the equity-based awards amounted to $9,958,323.

In connection with the Cablevision Acquisition, in October 2015, Neptune Finco Corp. ("Finco"), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Altice N.V. formed to complete the financing described herein and the merger with CSC Holdings, LLC ("CSC Holdings"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cablevision, borrowed an aggregate principal amount of $3,800,000 under a term loan facility (the "Term Credit Facility") and entered into revolving loan commitments in an aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000 (the "Revolving Credit Facility" and, together with the Term Credit Facility, the "Credit Facilities").

Finco also issued $1,800,000 aggregate principal amount of 10.125% senior notes due 2023 (the "2023 Notes"), $2,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 10.875% senior notes due 2025 (the "2025 Notes"), and $1,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.625% senior guaranteed notes due 2025 (the "2025 Guaranteed Notes") (collectively the "Cablevision Acquisition Notes").

On June 21, 2016, immediately following the Cablevision Acquisition, Finco merged with and into CSC Holdings, with CSC Holdings surviving the merger (the "CSC Holdings Merger"), and the Cablevision Acquisition Notes and the Credit Facilities became obligations of CSC Holdings.

On June 21, 2016, in connection with the Cablevision Acquisition, the Company issued notes payable to affiliates and related parties aggregating $1,750,000, of which $875,000 bear interest at 10.75% and $875,000 bear interest at 11%. See Note 9 for a discussion regarding the conversion of these notes payable to0.4163 shares of the Company's common stock ~~prior~~for every share held by such shareholder in Altice N.V. Between May 24, 2018 and June 4, 2018, each Altice N.V. shareholder was given the opportunity to elect the ~~consummation~~percentage of shares of the ~~IPO.~~Company's Class A common stock and shares of the Company's Class B common stock such shareholder would receive in the Distribution, whereby the number of shares of the Company's Class B common stock to be distributed was subject to a cap of 50% of the total shares of the Company's common stock being distributed (the “Class B Cap”). Because the Class B Cap had been exceeded, the shares of the Company's Class B common stock delivered to Altice N.V.’s shareholders of record who elected to receive them were subject to proration, and such shareholders received shares of the Company's Class A common stock.

Immediately following the Distribution, there were 489,384,523 shares of Altice USA Class A common stock and 247,684,443 shares of Altice USA Class B common stock outstanding.

Prior to Altice N.V.'s announcement of the Distribution, the Board of Directors of Altice USA, acting through its independent directors, approved the payment of a $2.035 dividend to all shareholders of record on May 22, 2018. The payment of the dividend, aggregating $1,499,935, was made on June 6, 2018, and wasfunded with cash at CSC Holdings LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cablevision, from financings completed in January 2018, and cash generated from operations at Cequel. In connection with the payment of the dividend, the Company recorded a decrease in retained earnings of $536,224, representing the cumulative earnings through the payment date, and a decrease in paid in capital of $963,711.

11In connection with the Distribution, the Management Advisory and Consulting Services Agreement with Altice N.V. which provided certain consulting, advisory and other services was terminated. Compensation under the terms of the agreement was an annual fee of $30,000 paid by the Company.

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)~~

~~(Dollars~~In addition, the Board of Directors of Altice USA also authorized a share repurchase program of $2.0 billion, effective June 8, 2018. Under the repurchase program, shares of Altice USA Class A common stock may be purchased from time to time in ~~thousands, except share~~the open market and ~~per share amounts)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

~~The Cablevision Acquisition was accounted for as a business combination~~may include trading plans entered into with one or more brokerage firms in accordance with ~~ASC Topic 805. Accordingly,~~Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Size and timing of these purchases will be determined based on market conditions and other factors.

From inception through September 30, 2018, the Company ~~stepped up 100%~~repurchased an aggregate of ~~the assets and liabilities assumed to their fair value at the Cablevision Acquisition Date. See Note 3~~13,219,909 shares for ~~further details.~~

~~Acquisition of Cequel Corporation~~

On December 21, 2015, Altice N.V., though a subsidiary, acquired approximately 70% of the total outstanding equity interests in Cequel (the "Cequel Acquisition") from the direct and indirect stockholders of Cequel Corporation (the "Sellers"). The consideration for the acquired equity interests, which was based on a total ~~equity valuation~~purchase price of approximately $240,799. These acquired shares were retired and the cost for ~~100%~~these shares was recorded in paid in capital in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet. As of September 30, 2018, the ~~capital~~Company had approximately $1,759,201 of availability remaining under its stock repurchase program and ~~voting rights of Cequel, was $3,973,528, including $2,797,928 of cash consideration, $675,600 of retained equity held by entities affiliated with BC Partners~~had 723,849,057 combined Class A and CPPIB and $500,000 funded by the issuance by an affiliate of Altice N.V. of a senior vendor note that was subscribed by entities affiliated with BC Partners and CPPIB. Following the closing of the Cequel Acquisition, entities affiliated with BC Partners and CPPIB retained a 30% equity interest in a parent entity of the Company. In addition, the carried interest plans of the stockholders were cashed out whereby payments were made to participants in such carried interest plans, including certain officers and directors of Cequel.Class B shares outstanding.

NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X for interim financial information.�� Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all the information and notes required for complete annual financial statements.

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2016 included in~~2017 and the Company's ~~final prospectus dated June~~financial statements and notes thereto included on Form 8-K filed on May 21, ~~2017 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in accordance with Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") on June 23, 2017 (the "Prospectus").~~2018.

The financial statements presented in this report are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, such financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods presented.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that might be expected for future interim periods or for the full year ending December 31, ~~2017.~~2018.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Recently Adopted Accounting ~~Pronouncement~~Pronouncements

In ~~March 2016,~~February 2018, the ~~Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB")~~FASB issued ~~Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-09, Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements~~ASU No. 2018-02, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. The primary provision of ASU No. 2018-02 allows for the reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to ~~Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which provides simplification of income~~retained earnings for stranded tax ~~accounting for share-based payment awards. The new guidance became~~effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. ASU No. 2018-02 also requires certain disclosures about stranded tax effects. ASU No. 2018-02 is effective for the Company on January 1, ~~2017. Amendments related to the timing of when excess tax benefits are recognized, minimum statutory withholding requirements, forfeitures,~~2019, with early adoption permitted and ~~intrinsic value~~ will be applied ~~using the modified retrospective transition method. Amendments requiring recognition of excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies~~either in the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period (or periods) in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income ~~statement~~tax rate in the Tax Cuts and ~~the practical expedient for estimating expected term were applied prospectively.~~Jobs Act is recognized. The Company elected to ~~apply~~adopt ASU No. 2018-02 during the ~~amendments related~~first quarter of 2018. The adoption resulted in the reclassification of stranded tax amounts of $2,163 associated with net unrecognized losses from the Company's pension plans from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the presentation of excess tax benefits on the statement of cash flows using the prospective transition method. In connection with the adoption on January 1, 2017, a deferred tax asset of approximately $308,231 for previously unrealized excess tax benefits was recognized with the offset recorded to accumulated deficit.

~~Recently Issued But Not Yet Adopted Accounting Pronouncements~~retained earnings.

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. ~~2017‑09, Compensation- Stock~~2017-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718). ASU No. ~~2017‑09~~2017-09 provides clarity and guidance on which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)~~

~~(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. ASU No. ~~2017‑09 becomes effective for~~2017-09 was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2018 ~~with early adoption permitted~~ and ~~will be applied prospectively.~~it had no impact to the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. ~~2017‑07~~2017-07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715). ASU No. ~~2017‑07~~2017-07 requires that an employer disaggregate the service cost component from the other components of net benefit cost. It also provides guidance on how to present the service cost component and the other components of net benefit cost in the income statement and what component of net benefit cost is eligible for capitalization. ASU No. 2017‑07 ~~becomes effective for~~was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2018 ~~with early adoption permitted~~ and ~~will be~~was applied retrospectively. As a result of the adoption, the Company reclassified the non-service cost components of the Company's pension expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 from other operating expenses to other income (expense), net. The Company ~~has not yet completed~~elected to apply the ~~evaluation~~practical expedient which allowed it to reclassify amounts disclosed previously in the benefits plan note as the basis for applying retrospective presentation for comparative periods, as the Company determined it was impracticable to disaggregate the cost components for amounts capitalized and amortized in those periods. See Note 3 for information on the impact of the ~~effect that~~adoption of ASU No. ~~2017‑07 will have on its consolidated financial statements.~~2017-07.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017‑04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350). ASU No. 2017‑04 simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill by removing the second step of the two‑step impairment test. The amendment requires an entity to perform its annual, or interim goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity still has the option to perform the qualitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if the quantitative impairment test is necessary. ASU No. 2017‑04 becomes effective for the Company on January 1, 2020 with early adoption permitted and will be applied prospectively.

~~In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017‑01,~~2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805), Clarifying the Definition of a Business, which amends Topic 805 to interpret the definition of a business by adding guidance to assist in evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The Company adopted the new guidance ~~becomes effective for~~on January 1, 2018 and it had no impact to the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, in order to clarify the Codification and to correct any unintended application of the guidance. The amendments in this update affected the guidance in ASC 606. ASC 606 was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2018 on a full retrospective basis, which required the Company to reflect the impact of the updated guidance for all periods presented. The adoption of ASC 606 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. See Note 3 for information on the impact of the adoption of ASC 606.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash, which requires that the statement of cash flows disclose the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents. Restricted cash should be included with ~~early adoption permitted~~cash and ~~will be~~cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. ASU No. 2016-18 provides specific guidance on the presentation of restricted cash in the statement of cash flows. ASU No. 2016-18 was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2018 and was applied ~~prospectively.~~ retrospectively for all periods presented.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments which clarifies how entities should classify certain cash receipts and cash payments on the statement of cash flows. ASU No. 2016-15 also clarifies how the predominance principle should be applied when cash receipts and cash payments have aspects of more than one class of cash flows. The Company adopted the new guidance ~~becomes effective for the Company~~ on January 1, 2018 ~~with early adoption permitted~~ and ~~will be applied retrospectively. The Company has not yet completed~~it had no impact to the ~~evaluation of the effect that ASU No. 2016-15 will have on its~~Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

~~In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases~~, which increases transparency and comparability by recognizing a lessee’s rights and obligations resulting from leases by recording them on the balance sheet as lease assets and lease liabilities. The new guidance becomes effective for the Company on January 1, 2019 with early adoption permitted and will be applied using the modified retrospective method. The Company has not yet completed the evaluation of the effect that ASU No. 2016-02 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10), Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. ASU No. 2016-01 modifies how entities measure certain equity investments and also modifies the recognition of changes in the fair value of financial liabilities measured under the fair value option. Entities will be required to measure equity investments that do not result in consolidation and are not accounted for under the equity method at fair value and recognize any changes in fair value in net income. For financial liabilities measured using the fair value option, entities will be required to record changes in fair value caused by a change in instrument-specific credit risk (own credit risk) separately in other comprehensive income. ASU No. 2016-01 ~~becomes effective for~~was adopted by the Company on January 1, ~~2018. The Company has not yet completed~~2018 and it had no impact to the ~~evaluation of the effect that ASU No. 2016-01 will have on its~~Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606"), requiring an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. ~~ASU No. 2014-09 will replace~~ASC 606 replaced most existing revenue recognition guidance in GAAP ~~when it becomes effective and allows the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method.~~ (See Note 3).

Recently Issued But Not Yet Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In August ~~2015,~~2018, the FASB issued ASU No. ~~2015-14 that approved deferring~~2018-14, Changes to the ~~effective date by one year so that~~Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans, which amends ASC 715 to clarify certain disclosure requirements related to defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans. ASU ~~No. 2014-09 would become~~2018-14 becomes effective for the Company on January 1, ~~2018.~~2022, although early adoption is permitted. The ~~FASB also approved, in July 2015, permitting~~Company does not expect the ~~early~~ adoption of ASU ~~No. 2014-09, but not before the original effective date for the Company of January 1, 2017.~~ 2017-14 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

~~In December 2016,~~Also in August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. ~~2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements~~2018-15, Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract, which requires upfront implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement (or hosting arrangement) that is a service contract to ~~Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, in order~~be amortized to ~~clarify~~hosting expense over the ~~Codification and to correct any unintended application~~term of the ~~guidance. These items are not expected to have a significant effect on~~arrangement, beginning when the ~~current accounting standard. The amendments~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)~~

~~(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

~~in this update affect~~module or component of the ~~guidance in~~hosting arrangement is ready for its intended use. ASU No. ~~2014-09, which is not yet effective. ASU No. 2014-09 will be~~2018-14 becomes effective ~~January 1, 2018~~ for the Company ~~reflecting the one-year deferral. Early~~on January 1, 2020, although early adoption ~~of the standard~~ is ~~permitted but not before the original effective date. Companies can transition to the standard either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption.~~permitted. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU No. ~~2014-09~~2018-15 will have on its consolidated financial ~~statements~~statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and ~~selecting~~Other (Topic 350). ASU No. 2017-04 simplifies the ~~method~~subsequent measurement of ~~transition~~goodwill by removing the second step of the two‑step impairment test. The amendment requires an entity to perform its annual, or interim goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity still has the option to perform the qualitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if the quantitative impairment test is necessary. ASU No. 2017-04 becomes effective for the Company on January 1, 2020 with early adoption permitted and will be applied prospectively.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, which increases transparency and comparability by recognizing a lessee’s rights and obligations resulting from leases by recording them on the balance sheet as lease assets and lease liabilities. The new ~~standard. The~~guidance becomes effective for the Company ~~currently expects~~on January 1, 2019. Although the ~~adoption to~~Company has not yet completed its evaluation of the guidance, or quantified its impact, the ~~timing of~~Company believes the most significant impact will be the recognition of ~~residential installation revenue~~right of use assets and liabilities on its consolidated balance sheet. The Company expects its lease obligations designated as operating leases will be reported on the ~~recognition~~consolidated balance sheets upon adoption. The Company is also evaluating other potential lease arrangements of ~~commission expenses.~~ the business, including arrangements that have been previously disclosed as a contractual commitment. The Company is currently in the process of collecting and validating lease data and implementing a software solution. In addition, the Company is assessing practical expedients and policy elections offered by the standard, and is evaluating its processes and internal controls to meet the accounting, reporting and disclosure requirements.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the ~~2016~~2017 financial statements to conform to the ~~2017~~2018 presentation.

~~NOTE 3. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS~~

~~Cablevision Acquisition~~

As discussed in Note 1, the Company completed the Cablevision Acquisition on June 21, 2016. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination in accordance with ASC Topic 805. Accordingly, the Company recorded the fair value of the assets and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition.

The following table provides the allocation of the total purchase price of $9,958,323 to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets and liabilities of Cablevision based on their respective fair values. The remaining useful lives represent the period over which acquired tangible and intangible assets with a finite life are being depreciated or amortized.

Fair Values Estimated Useful Lives

Current assets $ 1,923,071

Accounts receivable 271,305

Property, plant and equipment 4,864,621
2-18 years
Goodwill 5,842,172

Indefinite-lived cable television franchises 8,113,575
Indefinite-lived
Customer relationships 4,850,000
8 to 18 years
Trade names (a) 1,010,000
12 years
Amortizable intangible assets 23,296
1-15 years
Other non-current assets 748,998

Current liabilities (2,311,201 )
Long-term debt (8,355,386 )
Deferred income taxes. (6,832,773 )
Other non-current liabilities (189,355 )
Total $ 9,958,323


~~(a)~~	~~See Note 8 for additional information regarding a change in the remaining estimated useful lives of the Company's trade names.~~

The fair value of customer relationships and cable television franchises were valued using derivations of the "income" approach. The future expected earnings from these assets were discounted to their present value equivalent.

~~Trade names were valued using the relief from royalty method, which is based on the present value of the royalty payments avoided as a result of the company owning the intangible asset.~~

The basis for the valuation methods was the Company’s projections. These projections were based on management’s assumptions including among others, penetration rates for video, high speed data, and voice; revenue growth rates; operating margins; and capital expenditures. The assumptions are derived based on the Company’s and its peers’ historical operating performance adjusted for current and expected competitive and economic factors surrounding the cable industry. The discount rates used in the analysis are intended to reflect the risk inherent in the projected future cash

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)~~

~~(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

flows generated by the respective intangible asset. The value is highly dependent on the achievement of the future financial results contemplated in the projections. The estimates and assumptions made in the valuation are inherently subject to significant uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control, and there is no assurance that these results can be achieved. The primary assumptions for which there is a reasonable possibility of the occurrence of a variation that would have significantly affected the value include the assumptions regarding revenue growth, programming expense growth rates, the amount and timing of capital expenditures and the discount rate utilized.

In establishing fair value for the vast majority of the acquired property, plant and equipment, the cost approach was utilized. The cost approach considers the amount required to replace an asset by constructing or purchasing a new asset with similar utility, then adjusts the value in consideration of physical depreciation, and functional and economic obsolescence as of the appraisal date. The cost approach relies on management’s assumptions regarding current material and labor costs required to rebuild and repurchase significant components of our property, plant and equipment along with assumptions regarding the age and estimated useful lives of our property, plant and equipment.

~~The estimates of expected useful lives take into consideration the effects of contractual relationships, customer attrition, eventual development of new technologies and market competition.~~

~~Long-term debt assumed was valued using quoted market prices (Level 2). The carrying value of most other assets and liabilities approximated fair value as of the acquisition date.~~

As a result of applying business combination accounting, the Company recorded goodwill, which represented the excess of organization value over amounts assigned to the other identifiable tangible and intangible assets arising from expectations of future operational performance and cash generation.

~~The following table presents the unaudited pro forma revenue and net loss for the period presented as if the Cablevision Acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2016:~~

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Revenue $ 6,848,916
Net loss $ (527,851 )

The pro forma results presented above include the impact of additional amortization expense related to the identifiable intangible assets recorded in connection with the Cablevision Acquisition, additional depreciation expense related to the fair value adjustment to property, plant and equipment and the incremental interest resulting from the issuance of debt to fund the Cablevision Acquisition, net of the reversal of interest and amortization of deferred financing costs related to credit facilities that were repaid on the date of the Cablevision Acquisition and the accretion/amortization of fair value adjustments associated with the long-term debt acquired.

~~Acquisition~~

In connection with the acquisition of an entity in the first quarter of 2017, the Company recorded amortizable intangibles of $45,000 relating to customer relationships and $9,400 relating to other amortizable intangibles. The Company recorded goodwill of $20,687, which represents the excess of the purchase price of approximately $75,000 over the net book value of assets acquired. These values are based on preliminary fair value information currently available, which is subject to change within the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date). The acquired entity is included in the Cablevision segment.

~~NOTE 4. NET LOSS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS~~

Basic and diluted net loss per common share attributable to Altice USA stockholders is computed by dividing net loss attributable to Altice USA stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per common share attributable to Altice USA stockholders excludes the effects of common stock equivalents as they are anti-dilutive. The basic weighted average number of shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share reflect the retroactive impact of the organizational transactions, discussed in Note 1, that occurred prior to the Company's IPO and the shares of common stock issued pursuant to the Company's IPO.

1513

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

NOTE 3. CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ATS ACQUISITION

Adoption of ASC 606 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers

On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted the guidance pursuant to ASC 606. The Company elected to apply the guidance on a full retrospective basis, which required the Company to reflect the impact of the updated guidance for all periods presented. The adoption of the guidance resulted in the deferral of certain installation revenue, the deferral of certain commission expenses, and a reduction of revenue due to the reclassification of certain third party giveaways and incentives from operating expense. Additionally, the Company made changes in the composition of revenue resulting from the allocation of value related to bundled services sold to residential customers at a discount.

Installation Services Revenue

Pursuant to ASC 606, the Company's installation services revenue is deferred and recognized over the benefit period. For residential customers, the benefit period is less than one year. For business and wholesale customers, the benefit period is the contract term. Prior to the adoption of ASC 606, the Company recognized installation services revenue for residential and small and medium-sized business ("SMB") customers when installations were completed. As a result of the deferral of installation services revenue for residential and SMB customers, the Company recognized contract liabilities of $6,978 and recorded a cumulative effect adjustment of $5,093 (net of tax of $1,885) to retained earnings. The accounting for installation services revenue related to business and wholesale customers has not changed.

Commission Expenses

Pursuant to ASC 606, the Company defers commission expenses related to obtaining a contract with a customer when the expected period of benefit is greater than one year and amortizes these costs over the average contract term. For commission expenses related to customer contracts with a term of one year or less, the Company is utilizing the practical expedient and is recognizing the costs when incurred. Prior to the adoption of ASC 606, the Company recognized commission expenses related to the sale of its services when incurred. As a result of the change in the timing of recognition of these commission expenses, the Company recognized contract assets of $24,329 and recorded a cumulative effect adjustment of $17,759 (net of tax of $6,570) to retained earnings.

Third Party Product Giveaways and Incentives

When the Company acts as the agent in providing certain product giveaways or incentives, revenue is recorded net of the costs of the giveaways and incentives. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, costs of $4,094 and $13,490, respectively for the giveaways and incentives recorded in other operating expense have been reclassified to revenue.

Bundled Services

The Company provides bundled services at a discounted rate to its customers. Under ASC 606, revenue should be allocated to separate performance obligations within a bundled offering based on the relative stand-alone selling price of each service within the bundle.In connection with the adoption of ASC 606, the Company revised the amounts allocated to each performance obligation within its bundled offerings which reduced previously reported revenue for telephony services and increased previously reported revenue allocated to pay television and broadband services.

Adoption of ASU No. 2017-07 - Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715)

On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted the guidance pursuant to ASU No. 2017‑07. ASU No. 2017‑07 requires that an employer disaggregate the service cost component from the other components of net benefit cost. In connection with the adoption of ASU No. 2017‑07, the Company retroactively reclassified certain pension costs from other operating expenses to other income (expense), net. The adoption of ASU No. 2017-07 had no impact on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Acquisition of ATS

As discussed in Note 1, the Company completed the ATS Acquisition in the first quarter of 2018. ATS was previously owned by Altice N.V. and a member of ATS's management through a holding company. As the acquisition is a combination of businesses under common control, the Company combined the results of operations and related assets and liabilities

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

of ATS for all periods since the formation of ATS, including goodwill of $23,101, representing the amount previously transferred to ATS.

The following table summarizes the impact of adopting ASC 606 and the impact of the ATS Acquisition on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet:



	December 31, 2017
	As Reported		Impact of ASC 606		Impact of ATS Acquisition			As Adjusted
Cash and cash equivalents	$	273,329	$	—	$	56,519		$	329,848
Other current assets	580,231		14,068		(20,548		)	573,751
Property, plant and equipment, net	6,063,829		—		(40,003		)	6,023,826
Goodwill	7,996,760		—		23,101			8,019,861
Other assets, long-term	19,861,076		10,261		(6,541		)	19,864,796
Total assets	$	34,775,225	$	24,329	$	12,528		$	34,812,082
Current liabilities	$	2,492,983	$	6,978	$	20,401		$	2,520,362
Deferred tax liability, long-term	4,775,115		4,685		(10,514		)	4,769,286
Liabilities, long-term	21,779,997		—		6,394			21,786,391
Total liabilities	29,048,095		11,663		16,281			29,076,039
Redeemable equity	231,290		—		—			231,290
Paid-in capital	4,642,128		—		23,101			4,665,229
Retained earnings	854,824		12,666		(26,854		)	840,636
Total stockholders' equity	5,495,840		12,666		(3,753		)	5,504,753
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	34,775,225	$	24,329	$	12,528		$	34,812,082

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

The following table summarizes the impact of adopting ASC 606 and ASU No. 2017-07 and the impact of the ATS Acquisition on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations:



	Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
	As Reported			Impact of ASC 606			Impact of ASU No. 2017-07			Impact of ATS Acquisition			As Adjusted
Residential:
Pay TV	$	1,054,392		$	15,807		$	—		$	(253	)	$	1,069,946
Broadband	646,094			12,372			—			(188		)	658,278
Telephony	204,753			(32,155		)	—			(119		)	172,479
Business services and wholesale	324,760			(118		)	—			—			324,642
Advertising	89,292			—			—			—			89,292
Other	7,884			—			—			—			7,884
Total revenue	2,327,175			(4,094		)	—			(560		)	2,322,521

Programming and other direct costs	755,101			—			—			—			755,101
Other operating expenses	560,497			(4,094		)	(2,921		)	16,629			570,111
Restructuring and other expense	53,448			—			—			—			53,448
Depreciation and amortization	823,265			—			—			21			823,286
Operating income	134,864			—			2,921			(17,210		)	120,575
Other expense, net	(451,638		)	—			(2,921		)	—			(454,559		)
Loss before income taxes	(316,774		)	—			—			(17,210		)	(333,984		)
Income tax benefit	134,688			—			—			6,862			141,550
Net loss	$	(182,086	)	$	—		$	—		$	(10,348	)	$	(192,434	)



	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
	As Reported			Impact of ASC 606			Impact of ASU No. 2017-07			Impact of ATS Acquisition			As Adjusted
Residential:
Pay TV	$	3,185,610		$	39,630		$	—		$	(253	)	$	3,224,987
Broadband	1,887,279			39,725			—			(188		)	1,926,816
Telephony	624,077			(92,257		)	—			(119		)	531,701
Business services and wholesale	968,291			(588		)	—			—			967,703
Advertising	270,154			—			—			—			270,154
Other	25,781			—			—			—			25,781
Total revenue	6,961,192			(13,490		)	—			(560		)	6,947,142

Programming and other direct costs	2,272,147			—			—			—			2,272,147
Other operating expenses	1,767,624			(13,490		)	(9,852		)	25,195			1,769,477
Restructuring and other expense	142,765			—			—			—			142,765
Depreciation and amortization	2,138,776			—			—			24			2,138,800
Operating income	639,880			—			9,852			(25,779		)	623,953
Other expense, net	(1,802,608		)	—			(9,852		)	1			(1,812,459		)
Loss before income taxes	(1,162,728		)	—			—			(25,778		)	(1,188,506		)
Income tax benefit	429,664			—			—			10,281			439,945
Net loss	$	(733,064	)	$	—		$	—		$	(15,497	)	$	(748,561	)

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

NOTE 4. NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS

Basic net income (loss) per common share attributable to Altice USA stockholders is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to Altice USA stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted income per common share attributable to Altice USA stockholders reflects the dilutive effects of stock options. For such awards that are performance based, the diluted effect is reflected upon the achievement of the performance criteria. Diluted net loss per common share attributable to Altice USA excludes the effects of common stock equivalents as they are anti-dilutive.

Anti-dilutive shares (options whose exercise price exceeds the average market price of the Company's common stock during the period) totaling approximately 5,841,000 shares, have been excluded from diluted weighted average shares outstanding when calculating diluted net income per share attributable to Altice USA stockholders for the three months ended September 30, 2018. In addition, approximately 73,000 performance based options for the three months ended September 30, 2018, issued pursuant to the Company's employee stock plan have also been excluded from the diluted weighted average shares outstanding as the performance criteria on these awards had not yet been satisfied for the respective period.

The weighted average number of shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 reflect the retroactive impact of certain organizational transactions that occurred prior to the Company's IPO.

NOTE 5. ~~GROSS VERSUS NET~~ REVENUE ~~RECOGNITION~~AND CONTRACT ASSETS

Revenue Recognition

Residential Services

The Company derives revenue through monthly charges to residential customers of its pay television, broadband, and telephony services, including installation services. In addition, the ~~normal course~~Company derives revenue from digital video recorder ("DVR"), video-on-demand ("VOD"), pay-per-view, home shopping commissions and equipment fees which are reflected in "Residential pay TV" revenues. The Company recognizes pay television, broadband, and telephony revenues as the services are provided to a customer on a monthly basis. Revenue from the sale of ~~business,~~bundled services at a discounted rate is allocated to each product based on the standalone selling price of each performance obligation within the bundled offer. The relative standalone selling price requires judgment and is typically determined based on the current prices at which the separate services are sold by the Company. Installation revenue for the Company's residential services is deferred and recognized over the benefit period, which is estimated to be less than one year. The estimated benefit period takes into account both quantitative and qualitative factors including the significance of average installation fees to total recurring revenue per customer.

The Company is assessed non-income related taxes by governmental authorities, including franchising authorities (generally under multi-year agreements), and collects such taxes from its customers. ~~The Company's policy is that, in~~In instances where the tax is being assessed directly on the Company, ~~amounts paid to the governmental authorities and amounts received from the customers are recorded on a gross basis.�� That is,~~ amounts paid to the governmental authorities are recorded as programming and other direct costs and amounts received from the ~~customer~~customers are recorded as revenue. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 the amount of franchise fees and certain other taxes and fees included as a component of revenue aggregated $63,703 and $190,895, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 the amount of franchise fees and certain other taxes and fees included as a component of revenue aggregated $64,254 and $194,045, respectively.

Business and Wholesale Services

The Company derives revenue from the sale of products and services to both large enterprise and SMB customers, including broadband, telephony, networking, and pay television services reflected in "Business services and wholesale" revenues. The Company's business services also include Ethernet, data transport, and IP-based virtual private networks. The Company also provides managed services to businesses, including hosted telephony services (cloud based SIP-based private branch exchange), managed Wi-Fi, managed desktop and server backup and managed collaboration services including audio and web conferencing. The Company also offers fiber-to-the-tower services to wireless carriers for cell tower backhaul and enable wireline communications service providers to connect to customers that their own networks

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

do not reach. The Company recognizes revenues for these services as the services are provided to a customer on a monthly basis.

Substantially all of our SMB customers are billed monthly and large enterprise customers are billed in accordance with the terms of their contracts which is typically also on a monthly basis. Contracts with large enterprise customers typically range from three to five years. Installation revenue related to our large enterprise customers is deferred and recognized over the average contract term. Installation revenue related to SMB customers is deferred and recognized over the benefit period, which is less than a year. The estimated benefit period for SMB customers takes into account both quantitative and qualitative factors including the significance of average installation fees to total recurring revenue per customer.

Advertising

As part of the agreements under which the Company acquires pay television programming, the Company typically receives an allocation of scheduled advertising time during such programming into which the Company's cable systems can insert commercials. In several of the markets in which the Company operates, it has entered into agreements commonly referred to as interconnects with other cable operators to jointly sell local advertising. In some of these markets, the Company represents the advertising sales efforts of other cable operators; in other markets, other cable operators represent the Company. Advertising revenues are recognized when commercials are aired. Arrangements in which the Company controls the sale of advertising and acts as the principal to the transaction, the Company recognizes revenue earned from the advertising customer on a gross basis and the amount remitted to the distributor as an operating expense. Arrangements in which the Company does not control the sale of advertising and acts as an agent to the transaction, the Company recognizes revenue net of any fee remitted to the distributor.

The Company's advanced advertising businesses provide data-driven, audience-based advertising solutions using advanced analytics tools that provide granular measurement of consumer groups, accurate hyper-local ratings and other insights into target audience behavior not available through traditional sample-based measurement services. Revenue earned from the Company's advanced advertising businesses are recognized when services are provided.

Other

Revenues derived from other sources are recognized when services are provided or events occur.

Contract Assets

Incremental costs incurred in obtaining a contract with a customer are deferred and recorded as a contract asset if the period of benefit is expected to be greater than one year. Sales commissions for enterprise and certain SMB customers are deferred and amortized over the average contract term. For sales commission expenses related to residential and SMB customers with a term of one year or less, the ~~three~~Company is utilizing the practical expedient and ~~nine months ended September 30, 2016,~~is recognizing the costs when incurred. Cost of fulfilling a contract with a customer are deferred and recorded as a contract asset if they generate or enhance resources of the Company that will be used in satisfying future performance obligations and are expected to be recovered. Installation costs related to residential and SMB customers that are not capitalized as part of the initial deployment of new customer premise equipment are expensed as incurred pursuant to industry-specific guidance.

The following table provides information about contracts assets and contract liabilities related to contracts with customers:



	September 30, 2018		December 31, 2017, as adjusted
Contract assets (a)	$	25,806	$	24,329
Deferred revenue (b)	173,956		117,679


(a)	Contract assets include primarily sales commissions for enterprise customers that are deferred and amortized over the average contract term.


(b)	Deferred revenue represents payments received from customers for services that have yet to be provided and installation revenue which is deferred and recognized over the benefit period. The majority of the Company's deferred revenue represents

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

payments for services for up to one month in advance from residential and SMB customers which is realized within the following month as services are performed.

A significant portion of our revenue is derived from residential and SMB customer contracts which are month-to month. As such, the amount of ~~franchise fees~~revenue related to unsatisfied performance obligations is not necessarily indicative of the future revenue to be recognized from our existing customer base. Contracts with enterprise and ~~certain other taxes~~wholesale customers generally range from three to five years, and ~~fees included as a component of revenue aggregated $62,249 and $92,146, respectively.~~services may only be terminated in accordance with the contractual terms.

NOTE 6. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

The Company considers the balance of its investment in funds that substantially hold securities that mature within three months or less from the date the fund purchases these securities to be cash equivalents. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents either approximates fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments or are at fair value.

The Company's non-cash investing and financing activities and other supplemental data were as follows:


	Nine Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017		2016		2018		2017
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Continuing Operations:
Conversion of notes payable to affiliates and related parties of $1,750,000 (together with accrued and unpaid interest and applicable premium) to common stock (See Note 9)	$	2,264,252	$	—	$	—	$	2,264,252
Property and equipment accrued but unpaid	84,847		83,722		166,800		84,847
Notes payable issued to vendor for the purchase of equipment					49,780		25,879
Capital lease obligations					8,162		—
Leasehold improvements paid by landlord	3,998		—		350		3,998
Notes payable to vendor	25,879		—
Deferred financing costs accrued but unpaid					1,006		—
Contingent consideration for acquisitions					6,733		30,000
Receivable related to the sale of an investment					11,954		—
Unsettled purchases of shares of Altice USA, Inc. Class A common stock, pursuant to a share repurchase program					13,996		—
Supplemental Data:
Cash interest paid	1,481,363		931,345		1,174,154		1,481,363
Income taxes paid, net	26,396		5,342		12,148		26,396

The Company’s previously reported statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 reflected distributions to stockholders of $79,617 in cash flows from operating activities. These distributions should have been reflected in cash flows from financing activities.

NOTE 7. RESTRUCTURING COSTS AND OTHER EXPENSE

Restructuring

Beginning in the first quarter of 2016, the Company commenced ~~its~~ restructuring initiatives ~~(the "2016 Restructuring Plan")~~ that ~~are~~were intended to simplify the Company's organizational structure.

The following table summarizes the activity for the 2016 Restructuring Plan during 2017:
Severance and Other Employee Related Costs Facility Realignment and Other Costs Total
Accrual balance at December 31, 2016 $ 102,119
$ 8,397
$ 110,516
Restructuring charges 140,071
1,007
141,078
Payments and other (92,905 ) (3,833 ) (96,738 )
Accrual balance at September 30, 2017 $ 149,285
$ 5,571
$ 154,856

~~The Company recorded restructuring charges of $44,656 and $141,818 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, relating to the 2016 Restructuring Plan.~~

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

~~Cumulative costs to date relating to the 2016 Restructuring Plan amounted to $302,870~~



The following table summarizes the activity for these initiatives during 2018:
	Severance and Other Employee Related Costs			Facility Realignment and Other Costs			Total
Accrual balance at December 31, 2017	$	113,474		$	9,626		$	123,100
Restructuring charges	4,182			3,334			7,516
Payments and other	(65,692		)	(5,853		)	(71,545		)
Accrual balance at June 30, 2018	51,964			7,107			59,071
Restructuring charges	5,841			8,826			14,667
Payments and other	(24,991		)	(2,613		)	(27,604		)
Accrual balance at September 30, 2018	$	32,814		$	13,320		$	46,134

The Company recorded restructuring charges of $52,081 and ~~$64,784~~$141,078 for ~~our Cablevision segment and Cequel segments, respectively.~~

~~Transaction Costs~~

~~For~~ the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 ~~the~~relating to these restructuring initiatives.

Cumulative costs to date relating to these initiatives amounted to $327,521 and $71,162 for our Cablevision and Cequel segments, respectively.

Transaction Costs

The Company incurred transaction costs of ~~$1,367~~$1,920 and ~~$1,687 related to the acquisition of a business during the first quarter of 2017 and other transactions. For~~$7,682 for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2016,~~2018 relating to the ~~Company incurred transaction costs of $3,177~~Distribution discussed in Note 1 and ~~$13,285, respectively,~~$1,367 and $1,687 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 related to the ~~acquisitions~~acquisition of ~~Cablevision and Suddenlink.~~a business.

NOTE 8. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The following table summarizes information relating to the Company's acquired amortizable intangible ~~assets as of September 30, 2017:~~assets:


	Amortizable Intangible Assets								September 30, 2018							December 31, 2017
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Estimated Useful Lives	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Estimated Useful Lives

Customer relationships	$	5,970,884	(1,207,217		)	$	4,763,667	8 to 18 years	$	5,970,884	$	(1,979,595	)	$	3,991,289	$	5,970,884	$	(1,409,021	)	$	4,561,863	8 to 18 years
Trade names ~~(a)~~	1,067,083		(432,402		)	634,681		2 to 4 years	1,067,083		(678,248		)	388,835		1,067,083		(588,574		)	478,509		2 to 5 years
Other amortizable intangibles	37,052		(8,805		)	28,247		1 to 15 years	37,644		(16,772		)	20,872		37,060		(10,978		)	26,082		1 to 15 years
	$	7,075,019	$	(1,648,424	)	$	5,426,595		$	7,075,611	$	(2,674,615	)	$	4,400,996	$	7,075,027	$	(2,008,573	)	$	5,066,454

~~(a)~~

On May 23, 2017, Altice N.V. announced the adoption of a global brand which will replace the Company's brands in the future, reducing the remaining useful lives of these trade name intangibles. The Company has estimated the remaining useful lives to be 3 years from the date of the adoption, which reflects one year as an in-use asset and two years as a defensive asset. Amortization expense is calculated on an accelerated basis based on the Company's estimate of the intangible asset during the in-use period. The remaining estimated value of the defensive asset once it is no longer in use will be amortized over the defensive period. Estimated amortization expense related to the Optimum and Lightpath trade names are approximately $545,805 for 2017 (of which $334,312 has been expensed through September 30, 2017), $355,006 for 2018, $46,627 for 2019 and $18,140 through May 2020.

Amortization expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 aggregated $208,172 and $666,041, respectively, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 aggregated $426,419 and $981,657, ~~respectively, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 aggregated $258,670 and $402,994,~~ respectively.

The following table summarizes information relating to the Company's acquired indefinite-lived intangible ~~assets as of September 30, 2017:~~ assets:


							September 30, 2018						December 31, 2017
	Cablevision		Cequel		Total		Cablevision		Cequel		Total		Cablevision		Cequel		Total
Cable television franchises	$	8,113,575	$	4,906,506	$	13,020,081	$	8,113,575	$	4,906,506	$	13,020,081	$	8,113,575	$	4,906,506	$	13,020,081
Goodwill	5,839,757		2,153,742		7,993,499		5,873,716		2,138,700		8,012,416		5,866,120		2,153,741		8,019,861
Total	$	13,953,332	$	7,060,248	$	21,013,580	$	13,987,291	$	7,045,206	$	21,032,497	$	13,979,695	$	7,060,247	$	21,039,942

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

The carrying amount of goodwill is presented below:

Gross goodwill as of January 1, 2017 $ 7,992,700
Goodwill recorded in connection with acquisition in first quarter 2017 (Cablevision Segment) 20,687
Adjustments to purchase accounting relating to Cablevision Acquisition 3,213
Transfer of Cablevision goodwill related to Altice Technical Services US Corp. (See Note 14 for further details) (23,101 )
Net goodwill as of September 30, 2017 $ 7,993,499



Gross goodwill as of December 31, 2017, as reported	$	7,996,760
ATS goodwill included in Cablevision segment (See Note 3 for further details)	23,101
Gross goodwill as of December 31, 2017, as adjusted	8,019,861
Goodwill recorded in Cablevision segment in connection with an acquisition during the third quarter of 2018	7,608
Adjustment to Cablevision segment purchase accounting relating to business acquired in fourth quarter of 2017	(12		)
Reclassification of Cequel segment goodwill to property, plant and equipment	(15,041		)
Net goodwill as of September 30, 2018	$	8,012,416

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)~~

~~(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

NOTE 9. DEBT

~~CSC Holdings Credit Facilities~~

In connection with the Cablevision Acquisition, in October 2015, Finco, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, which merged with and into CSC Holdings on June 21, 2016, entered into a senior secured credit facility, which currently provides U.S. dollar term loans currently in an aggregate principal amount of $3,000,000 ($2,992,500 outstanding at September 30, 2017) (the “CVC Term Loan Facility”, and the term loans extended under the CVC Term Loan Facility, the “CVC Term Loans”) and U.S. dollar revolving loan commitments in an aggregate principal amount of $2,300,000 (the “CVC Revolving Credit Facility” and, together with the Term Loan Facility, the “CVC Credit Facilities”), which are governed by a credit facilities agreement entered into by, ~~inter alios~~, CSC Holdings, certain lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and security agent (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified on June 20, 2016, June 21, 2016, July 21, 2016, September 9, 2016, December 9, 2016 and March 15, 2017, respectively, and as further amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “CVC Credit Facilities Agreement”).

The amendment to the CVC Credit Facilities Agreement entered into on March 15, 2017 (“Extension Amendment”) increased the Term Loan by $500,000 to $3,000,000 and the maturity date for this facility was extended to July 17, 2025. The closing of the Extension Amendment occurred in April 2017 and the proceeds were used to refinance the entire $2,493,750 principal amount of existing Term Loans and redeem $500,000 of the 8.625% Senior Notes due September 2017 issued by Cablevision. In connection with the Extension Amendment and the redemption of the senior notes, the Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt and write-off of deferred financing costs aggregating $18,976.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, CSC Holdings borrowed $1,350,000 under its revolving credit facility ($500,000 was used to make cash distributions to its stockholders) and made voluntary repayments aggregating $350,256 with cash on hand. In October 2017, CSC Holdings made a voluntary repayment under its revolving credit facility of $50,000. This amount was reclassified from long term debt to current debt on the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2017.

Under the Extension Amendment, the Company is required to make scheduled quarterly payments equal to 0.25% (or $7,500) of the principal amount of the Term Loan, with the remaining balance scheduled to be paid on July 17, 2025, beginning with the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2017.

The CVC Credit Facilities permit CSC Holdings to request revolving loans, swing line loans or letters of credit from the revolving lenders, swingline lenders or issuing banks, as applicable, thereunder, from time to time prior to November 30, 2021, unless the commitments under the CVC Revolving Credit Facility have been previously terminated.

Loans comprising each eurodollar borrowing or alternate base rate borrowing, as applicable, bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the adjusted LIBO rate or the alternate base rate, as applicable, plus the applicable margin, where the applicable margin is:

~~in respect of the CVC Term Loans, (i) with respect to any alternate base rate loan, 1.25% per annum and (ii) with respect to any eurodollar loan, 2.25% per annum, and~~

~~in respect of the CVC Revolving Credit Facility loans (i) with respect to any alternate base rate loan, 2.25% per annum and (ii) with respect to any eurodollar loan, 3.25% per annum.~~

The CVC Credit Facilities Agreement requires the prepayment of outstanding CVC Term Loans, subject to certain exceptions and deductions, with (i) 100% of the net cash proceeds of certain asset sales, subject to reinvestment rights and certain other exceptions; and (ii) commencing with the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, a pari ratable share (based on the outstanding principal amount of the Term Loans divided by the sum of the outstanding principal amount of all pari passu indebtedness and the Term Loans) of 50% of annual excess cash flow, which will be reduced to 0% if the consolidated net senior secured leverage ratio of CSC Holdings is less than or equal to 4.5 to 1.

The obligations under the CVC Credit Facilities are guaranteed by each restricted subsidiary of CSC Holdings (other than CSC TKR, LLC and its subsidiaries and certain excluded subsidiaries) (the “Initial Guarantors”) and, subject to certain limitations, will be guaranteed by each future material wholly-owned restricted subsidiary of CSC Holdings. The obligations under the CVC Credit Facilities (including any guarantees thereof) are secured on a first priority basis, subject

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)~~

~~(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

~~to any liens permitted by the Credit Facilities, by capital stock held by CSC Holdings or any guarantor in certain subsidiaries of CSC Holdings, subject to certain exclusions and limitations.~~

The CVC Credit Facilities Agreement includes certain negative covenants which, among other things and subject to certain significant exceptions and qualifications, limit CSC Holdings' ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries to: (i) incur or guarantee additional indebtedness, (ii) make investments, (iii) create liens, (iv) sell assets and subsidiary stock, (v) pay dividends or make other distributions or repurchase or redeem our capital stock or subordinated debt, (vi) engage in certain transactions with affiliates, (vii) enter into agreements that restrict the payment of dividends by subsidiaries or the repayment of intercompany loans and advances; and (viii) engage in mergers or consolidations. In addition, the CVC Revolving Credit Facility includes a financial maintenance covenant solely for the benefit of the lenders under the CVC Revolving Credit Facility consisting of a maximum consolidated net senior secured leverage ratio of CSC Holdings and its restricted subsidiaries of 5.0 to 1.0. The financial covenant will be tested on the last day of any fiscal quarter, but only if on such day there are outstanding borrowings under the CVC Revolving Credit Facility (including swingline loans but excluding any cash collateralized letters of credit and undrawn letters of credit not to exceed $15,000).

The CVC Credit Facilities Agreement also contains certain customary representations and warranties, affirmative covenants and events of default (including, among others, an event of default upon a change of control). If an event of default occurs, the lenders under the CVC Credit Facilities will be entitled to take various actions, including the acceleration of amounts due under the CVC Credit Facilities and all actions permitted to be taken by a secured creditor.

~~CSC Holdings was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the CVC Credit Facilities as of September 30, 2017.~~

~~Cequel Credit Facilities~~

On June 12, 2015, Altice US Finance I Corporation, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Cequel, entered into a senior secured credit facility which currently provides term loans in an aggregate principal amount of $1,265,000 ($1,261,838 outstanding at September 30, 2017) (the “Cequel Term Loan Facility” and the term loans extended under the Cequel Term Loan Facility, the “Cequel Term Loans”) and revolving loan commitments in an aggregate principal amount of $350,000 (the “Cequel Revolving Credit Facility” and, together with the Cequel Term Loan Facility, the “Cequel Credit Facilities”) which are governed by a credit facilities agreement entered into by, inter alios, Altice US Finance I Corporation, certain lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified on October 25, 2016, December 9, 2016 and March 15, 2017, and as further amended, restated, supplemented or modified from time to time, the “Cequel Credit Facilities Agreement”).

The amendment to the Cequel Credit Facilities Agreement entered into on March 15, 2017 (“Cequel Extension Amendment”) increased the Term Loan by $450,000 to $1,265,000 and the maturity date for this facility was extended to July 28, 2025. The closing of the Extension Amendment occurred in April 2017 and the proceeds were used to refinance the entire $812,963 principal amount of loans under the Term Loan and redeem $450,000 of the 6.375% Senior Notes due September 15, 2020. In connection with the Cequel Extension Amendment and the redemption of the senior notes, the Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt and write-off of deferred financings costs aggregating $28,684.

Under the Cequel Extension Amendment, the Company is required to make scheduled quarterly payments equal to 0.25% (or $3,163) of the principal amount of the Cequel Term Loan, with the remaining balance scheduled to be paid on July 28, 2025, beginning with the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2017.

~~in respect of the Cequel Term Loans, (i) with respect to any alternate base rate loan, 1.25% per annum and (ii) with respect to any eurodollar loan, 2.25% per annum, and~~

~~in respect of Cequel Revolving Credit Facility loans (i) with respect to any alternate base rate loan, 2.25% per annum and (ii) with respect to any eurodollar loan, 3.25% per annum.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)~~

~~(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

The Cequel Credit Facilities Agreement requires the prepayment of outstanding Term Loans, subject to certain exceptions and deductions, with (i) 100% of the net cash proceeds of certain asset sales, subject to reinvestment rights and certain other exceptions; and (ii) a pari ratable share (based on the outstanding principal amount of the Cequel Term Loans divided by the sum of the outstanding principal amount of all pari passu indebtedness and the Cequel Term Loans) of 50% of annual excess cash flow, which will be reduced to 0% if the consolidated net senior secured leverage ratio is less than or equal to 4.5:1.

The debt under the Cequel Credit Facility is secured by a first priority security interest in the capital stock of Suddenlink and substantially all of the present and future assets of Suddenlink and its restricted subsidiaries, and is guaranteed by Cequel Communications Holdings II, LLC, a subsidiary of Cequel (the "Parent Guarantor"), as well as all of Suddenlink’s existing and future direct and indirect subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions set forth in the Cequel Credit Facilities Agreement. The Cequel Credit Facilities Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and affirmative covenants. In addition, the Cequel Credit Facilities Agreement contains restrictive covenants that limit, among other things, the ability of Suddenlink and its subsidiaries to incur indebtedness, create liens, engage in mergers, consolidations and other fundamental changes, make investments or loans, engage in transactions with affiliates, pay dividends, and make acquisitions and dispose of assets. The Cequel Credit Facilities Agreement also contains a maximum senior secured leverage maintenance covenant of 5.0 times EBITDA as defined in the Cequel Credit Facilities Agreement. Additionally, the Cequel Credit Facilities Agreement contains customary events of default, including failure to make payments, breaches of covenants and representations, cross defaults to other indebtedness, unpaid judgments, changes of control and bankruptcy events. The lenders’ commitments to fund amounts under the revolving credit facility are subject to certain customary conditions.

~~As of September 30, 2017, Cequel was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the Cequel Credit Facilities Agreement.~~

The following table provides details of the Company's outstanding credit facility debt:


					Carrying Amount (a)							September 30, 2018				December 31, 2017
	Maturity Date	Interest Rate	Principal		September 30, 2017		December 31, 2016		Maturity Date	Interest Rate		Principal Amount		Carrying Amount (a)		Principal Amount		Carrying Amount (a)
CSC Holdings Restricted Group:									CSC Holdings Restricted Group:
Revolving Credit Facility (b)	$20,000 on October 9, 2020, remaining balance on November 30, 2021	4.49%	$	1,175,000	$	1,149,024	$	145,013	$20,000 on October 9, 2020, remaining balance on November 30, 2021	5.40	%	$	575,000	$	554,908	$	450,000	$	425,488
Term Loan Facility	July 17, 2025	3.48%	2,992,500		2,974,768		2,486,874		July 17, 2025	4.41	%	2,962,500		2,946,318		2,985,000		2,967,818
Incremental Term Loan Facility									January 25, 2026	4.66	%	1,496,250		1,478,995		—		—
Cequel:
Revolving Credit Facility (c)	November 30, 2021	—	—		—		—		$65,000 on November 30, 2021, and remaining balance on April 5, 2023	—	%	—		—		—		—
Term Loan Facility	July 28, 2025	3.49%	1,261,838		1,253,110		812,903		July 28, 2025	4.49	%	1,249,188		1,241,272		1,258,675		1,250,217
			$	5,429,338	5,376,902		3,444,790					$	6,282,938	6,221,493		$	4,693,675	4,643,523
Less: Current portion	Less: Current portion				92,650		33,150		Less: Current portion					57,650				42,650
Long-term debt	Long-term debt				$	5,284,252	$	3,411,640	Long-term debt					$	6,163,843			$	4,600,873


(a)	The carrying amount is net of the unamortized deferred financing costs and/or discounts/premiums.


(b)	At September 30, ~~2017, $123,473~~2018, $139,929 of the revolving credit facility was restricted for certain letters of credit issued on behalf of the Company and ~~$1,001,527~~$1,585,071 of the facility was undrawn and available, subject to covenant limitations.


(c)	At September 30, ~~2017, $16,575~~2018, $7,636 of the revolving credit facility was restricted for certain letters of credit issued on behalf of the Company and ~~$333,425~~$342,364 of the facility was undrawn and available, subject to covenant limitations.

In January 2018, CSC Holdings borrowed $150,000 under its revolving credit facility and entered into a new $1,500,000 incremental term loan facility (the "Incremental Term Loan") under its existing credit facilities agreement. The Incremental Term Loan was priced at 99.5% and will mature on January 25, 2026. The Incremental Term Loan is comprised of eurodollar borrowings or alternate base rate borrowings, and bears interest at a rate per annum equal to the adjusted LIBO rate or the alternate base rate, as applicable, plus the applicable margin, where the applicable margin is (i) with respect to any alternate base rate loan, 1.50% per annum and (ii) with respect to any eurodollar loan, 2.50% per annum.

The Company made a voluntary repayment of $600,000 under the CSC Holdings revolving credit facility in January 2018.

On March 22, 2018, Altice US Finance I Corporation, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Fourth Amendment to the Cequel Credit Agreement (Extension Amendment), by and among the borrower, the Revolving Consent Lenders (as defined in the Fourth Amendment) and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent for the lenders (the “Fourth Amendment”). The Fourth Amendment amends and supplements the Borrower’s

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

credit agreement, dated as of June 12, 2015, as amended by the first amendment (refinancing amendment), dated as of October 25, 2016, the second amendment (extension amendment), dated as of December 9, 2016, and the third amendment (incremental loan assumption agreement and refinancing amendment), dated as of March 15, 2017, as so amended and as may be further amended, restated, modified or supplemented from time to time and as further amended by the Fourth Amendment among, inter alios, the borrower, the lenders party thereto and the administrative agent.

The Fourth Amendment extends the maturity date of the revolving loans and/or commitments of the Revolving Consent Lenders to April 5, 2023. The Fourth Amendment and the extended maturity date will not apply to the revolving loans and/or commitments of revolving lenders under the Cequel Credit Agreement that are not Revolving Consent Lenders.

In July 2018, the Company borrowed $575,000 under the CSC Holdings revolving credit facility agreement and used a portion of the proceeds to repay the $500,000 principal amount of senior notes due July 15, 2018.

As of September 30, 2018, the Company was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the CSC Holdings credit facilities agreement and the Cequel credit facilities agreement.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Senior Guaranteed Notes, Senior Secured Notes and Senior Notes and Debentures

The following table summarizes the Company's senior guaranteed notes, senior secured notes and senior notes and debentures:

Interest Rate Principal Amount Carrying Amount (a)
Issuer Date Issued Maturity Date September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
CSC Holdings (b)(f) February 6, 1998 February 15, 2018 7.875 % $ 300,000
$ 303,531
$ 310,334
CSC Holdings (b)(f) July 21, 1998 July 15, 2018 7.625 % 500,000
511,312
521,654
CSC Holdings (c)(f) February 12, 2009 February 15, 2019 8.625 % 526,000
544,422
553,804
CSC Holdings (c)(f) November 15, 2011 November 15, 2021 6.750 % 1,000,000
957,954
951,702
CSC Holdings (c)(f) May 23, 2014 June 1, 2024 5.250 % 750,000
657,903
650,193
CSC Holdings (e) October 9, 2015 January 15, 2023 10.125 % 1,800,000
1,777,085
1,774,750
CSC Holdings (e)(l) October 9, 2015 October 15, 2025 10.875 % 1,684,221
1,660,583
1,970,379
CSC Holdings (e) October 9, 2015 October 15, 2025 6.625 % 1,000,000
986,394
985,469
CSC Holdings (g) September 23, 2016 April 15, 2027 5.500 % 1,310,000
1,304,353
1,304,025
Cablevision (k) September 23, 2009 September 15, 2017 8.625 % —
—
926,045
Cablevision (c)(f) April 15, 2010 April 15, 2018 7.750 % 750,000
757,515
767,545
Cablevision (c)(f) April 15, 2010 April 15, 2020 8.000 % 500,000
491,224
488,992
Cablevision (c)(f) September 27, 2012 September 15, 2022 5.875 % 649,024
568,796
559,500
Cequel and Cequel Capital Senior Notes (d)(m) Oct. 25, 2012 Dec. 28, 2012 September 15, 2020 6.375 % 1,050,000
1,025,616
1,457,439
Cequel and Cequel Capital Senior Notes (d) May 16, 2013 Sept. 9, 2014 December 15, 2021 5.125 % 1,250,000
1,132,926
1,115,767
Altice US Finance I Corporation Senior Secured Notes (h) June 12, 2015 July 15, 2023 5.375 % 1,100,000
1,081,815
1,079,869
Cequel and Cequel Capital Senior Secured Notes (i) June 12, 2015 July 15, 2025 7.750 % 620,000
604,001
602,925
Altice US Finance I Corporation Senior Notes (j) April 26, 2016 May 15, 2026 5.500 % 1,500,000
1,487,745
1,486,933
$ 16,289,245
15,853,175
17,507,325
Less: Current portion 1,572,358
926,045
Long-term debt $ 14,280,817
$ 16,581,280



							September 30, 2018				December 31, 2017
Date Issued	Maturity Date	Interest Rate					Principal Amount		Carrying Amount (a)		Principal Amount		Carrying Amount (a)
CSC Holdings Senior Notes:
February 6, 1998	February 15, 2018	7.875	%	(b)	(f)	(o)	$	—	$	—	$	300,000	$	301,184
July 21, 1998	July 15, 2018	7.625	%	(b)	(f)	(q)	—		—		500,000		507,744
February 12, 2009	February 15, 2019	8.625	%	(c)	(f)		526,000		531,206		526,000		541,165
November 15, 2011	November 15, 2021	6.750	%	(c)	(f)		1,000,000		966,913		1,000,000		960,146
May 23, 2014	June 1, 2024	5.250	%	(c)	(f)		750,000		668,918		750,000		660,601
October 9, 2015	January 15, 2023	10.125	%	(e)			1,800,000		1,780,504		1,800,000		1,777,914
October 9, 2015	October 15, 2025	10.875	%	(e)			1,684,221		1,662,507		1,684,221		1,661,135
CSC Holdings Senior Guaranteed Notes:
October 9, 2015	October 15, 2025	6.625	%	(e)			1,000,000		987,707		1,000,000		986,717
September 23, 2016	April 15, 2027	5.500	%	(g)			1,310,000		1,304,816		1,310,000		1,304,468
January 29, 2018	February 1, 2028	5.375	%	(n)			1,000,000		991,896		—		—
Cablevision Senior Notes (k):
April 15, 2010	April 15, 2018	7.750	%	(c)	(f)	(o)	—		—		750,000		754,035
April 15, 2010	April 15, 2020	8.000	%	(c)	(f)		500,000		494,445		500,000		492,009
September 27, 2012	September 15, 2022	5.875	%	(c)	(f)		649,024		582,236		649,024		572,071
Cequel and Cequel Capital Senior Notes (l):
Oct. 25, 2012 Dec. 28, 2012	September 15, 2020	6.375	%	(d)	(m)		—		—		1,050,000		1,027,493
May 16, 2013 Sept. 9, 2014	December 15, 2021	5.125	%	(d)			1,250,000		1,157,405		1,250,000		1,138,870
June 12, 2015	July 15, 2025	7.750	%	(i)			620,000		605,540		620,000		604,374
April 5, 2018	April 1, 2028	7.500	%	(p)			1,050,000		1,048,222		—		—
Altice US Finance I Corporation Senior Secured Notes (l):
June 12, 2015	July 15, 2023	5.375	%	(h)			1,100,000		1,084,542		1,100,000		1,082,482
April 26, 2016	May 15, 2026	5.500	%	(j)			1,500,000		1,488,881		1,500,000		1,488,024
							$	15,739,245	15,355,738		$	16,289,245	15,860,432
Less: current portion									531,206				507,744
Long-term debt									$	14,824,532			$	15,352,688


(a)	The carrying amount is net of the unamortized deferred financing costs and/or discounts/premiums.


(b)	The debentures are not redeemable by CSC Holdings prior to maturity.


(c)	Notes are redeemable at any time at a specified "make-whole" price plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date.


(d)	The Company may redeem some or more of all the notes at the redemption price set forth in the relevant indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)~~

~~(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

(e)

The Company may redeem some or all of the 2023 Notes at any time on or after January 15, 2019, and some or all of the 2025 Notes and 2025 Guaranteed Notes at any time on or after October 15, 2020, at the redemption prices set forth in the relevant indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. The Company may also redeem up to 40% of each series of the Cablevision Acquisition Notes using the proceeds of certain equity offerings before October 15, 2018, at a redemption price equal to 110.125% for the 2023 Notes, 110.875% for the 2025 Notes and 106.625% for the 2025 Guaranteed Notes, in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, at any time prior to January 15, 2019, CSC Holdings may redeem some or all of the 2023 Notes, and at any time prior to October 15, 2020, the Company may redeem some or all of the 2025 Notes and the 2025 Guaranteed Notes, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus a “make whole” premium specified in the relevant indenture plus accrued and unpaid interest.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

the notes using the proceeds of certain equity offerings before October 15, 2018, at a redemption price equal to 110.125% for the 2023 Notes, 110.875% for the 2025 Notes and 106.625% for the 2025 Guaranteed Notes, in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, at any time prior to January 15, 2019, CSC Holdings may redeem some or all of the 2023 Notes, and at any time prior to October 15, 2020, the Company may redeem some or all of the 2025 Notes and the 2025 Guaranteed Notes, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus a “make whole” premium specified in the relevant indenture plus accrued and unpaid interest.


(f)	The carrying value of the notes was adjusted to reflect their fair value on the date of the Cablevision Acquisition ~~Date~~ (aggregate reduction of ~~$52,788)~~$52,788 at the date of the acquisition).

(g)

The 2027 Guaranteed Notes are redeemable at any time on or after April 15, 2022 at the redemption prices set forth in the indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. In addition, up to 40% may be redeemed for each series of the 2027 Guaranteed Notes using the proceeds of certain equity offerings before October 15, 2019, at a redemption price equal to 105.500%, plus accrued and unpaid interest.


(h)	Some or all of these notes may be redeemed at any time on or after July 15, 2018, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. ~~Up to 40% of the notes may be redeemed using the proceeds of certain equity offerings before July 15, 2018, at a redemption price equal to 105.375%.~~


(i)	Some or all of these notes may be redeemed at any time on or after July 15, 2020, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. ~~Up to 40% of the notes may be redeemed using the proceeds of certain equity offerings before July 15, 2018, at a redemption price equal to 107.750%.~~


(j)	Some or all of these notes may be redeemed at any time on or after May 15, 2021, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. Up to 40% of the notes may be redeemed using the proceeds of certain equity offerings before May 15, 2019, at a redemption price equal to 105.500%.

(k)

~~In April 2017,~~The issuers of these notes have no ability to service interest or principal on the ~~Company redeemed $500,000~~notes, other than through any dividends or distributions received from CSC Holdings. CSC Holdings is restricted, in certain circumstances, from paying dividends or distributions to the issuers by the terms of the ~~senior notes from proceeds from the CVC Term Loan facility. In September 2017, these senior notes matured and the Company repaid the remaining principal balance of $400,000.~~CSC Holdings credit facilities agreement.

(l)

~~In July 2017,~~The issuers of these notes have no ability to service interest or principal on the ~~Company used approximately $350,120~~notes, other than through any contributions/distributions from Cequel Communications, LLC (an indirect subsidiary of Cequel and the parent of Altice US Finance I). Cequel Communications, LLC is restricted in certain circumstances, from paying dividends or distributions to the issuers by the terms of the proceeds from the IPO to fund the redemption of $315,779 principal amount of CSC Holdings senior notes due October 2025 and the related call premium of approximately $34,341which was recorded as a loss on extinguishment of debt. The Company also recorded a write-off of deferred financings costs in connection with this redemption aggregating $4,516.Cequel credit facilities agreement.


(m)	InThese notes were repaid in April ~~2017,~~2018 with the ~~Company redeemed $450,000 of the senior notes from~~ proceeds from the ~~Cequel~~issuance of new senior notes.

(n)

The 2028 Guaranteed Notes are redeemable at any time on or after February 1, 2023 at the redemption prices set forth in the indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. In addition, up to 40% of the original aggregate principal amount of the notes may be redeemed using the proceeds of certain equity offerings before February 1, 2021, at a redemption price equal to 105.375%, plus accrued and unpaid interest.


(o)	These notes were repaid in February 2018 with the proceeds from the 2028 Guaranteed Notes (defined below) and with the proceeds from the Incremental Term ~~Loan facility.~~Loan.

(p)

The 2028 Senior Notes are redeemable at any time prior to April 1, 2023 at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof plus the applicable premium plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. Up to 40% of the original aggregate principal amount of the 2028 Senior Notes may be redeemed using the proceeds of certain equity offerings before April 1, 2021, at a redemption price equal to 107.50% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, the 2028 Senior Notes are redeemable at any time on or after April 1, 2023 at the redemption prices set forth in indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest.


(q)	These notes were repaid in July 2018 with borrowings under CSC Holdings revolving credit facility agreement.

In January 2018, CSC Holdings issued $1,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior guaranteed notes due February 1, 2028 (the "2028 Guaranteed Notes"). The 2028 Guaranteed Notes are senior unsecured obligations and rank pari passu in right of payment with all of the existing and future senior indebtedness, including the existing senior notes and the CVC Credit Facilities and rank senior in right of payment to all of existing and future subordinated indebtedness.

The proceeds from the 2028 Guaranteed Notes, together with proceeds from the Incremental Term Loan (discussed above), borrowings under the CVC revolving credit facility and cash on hand, were used in February 2018 to repay $300,000 principal amount of CSC Holdings' senior notes due in February 2018 and $750,000 principal amount of Cablevision senior notes due in April 2018 and a portion was used to fund the dividend of $1,499,935 to the Company's stockholders immediately prior to and in connection with the Distribution discussed in Note 1. In connection with the redemption of Cablevision senior notes, the Company paid a call premium of approximately $7,019, which was recorded as a loss on extinguishment of debt and also recorded a write-off of the unamortized premium of $2,314.

In April 2018, Cequel Communications Holdings I, LLC and Cequel Capital Corporation each an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, issued $1,050,000 aggregate principal amount of 7.50% senior notes due April 1, 2028 (the "2028 Senior Notes"). The proceeds of these notes were used in April 2018 to redeem the $1,050,000 aggregate principal amount 6 3/8% senior notes due September 15, 2020. In connection with the redemption of these notes, the Company

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

paid a call premium of approximately $16,737, which was recorded as a loss on extinguishment of debt and also recorded a write-off of deferred financings costs aggregating $20,173.

The indentures under which the senior notes and debentures were issued contain various covenants. The Company was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under these indentures as of September 30, ~~2017.~~2018.

Notes Payable to Affiliates and Related Parties

On June 21, 2016, in connection with the Cablevision ~~Acquisition,~~acquisition, the Company issued notes payable to affiliates and related parties aggregating $1,750,000, of which $875,000 bore interest at 10.75% and matured on December 20, 2023 and $875,000 bore interest at 11% and matured on December 20, 2024.

~~As discussed in Note 1, in~~In connection with the Company's IPO in June 2017, the Company converted the notes payable to affiliates and related parties (together with accrued and unpaid interest of $529 and applicable premium of $513,723) into shares of the Company’s common stock at the IPO price. The premium was recorded as a loss on extinguishment of debt on the Company's statement of operations ~~for~~in the ~~nine months ended September 30,~~second quarter of 2017. In connection with the conversion of the notes, the Company recorded a credit to paid in capital of ~~$2,264,252.~~$2,264,252 in the second quarter of 2017.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recognized $90,405 of interest expense related to these notes prior to their conversion.

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)~~

~~(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

Summary of Debt Maturities

The future maturities of debt payable by the Company under its various debt obligations outstanding as of September 30, ~~2017,~~2018, including notes payable, collateralized indebtedness (see Note 10), and capital leases, are as follows:


Years Ending December 31,	Cablevision		Cequel		Total		Cablevision		Cequel		Total
2017	$	29,925	$	5,256	$	35,181
2018	1,598,699		14,421		1,613,120		$	30,678	$	6,446	$	37,124
2019	561,995		12,713		574,708		598,210		43,999		642,209
2020	530,007		1,062,723		1,592,730		550,396		12,720		563,116
2021	3,664,638		1,263,578		4,928,216		3,083,892		1,262,729		4,346,621
2022							697,147		12,739		709,886
Thereafter	10,058,245		4,428,075		14,486,320		11,815,174		5,466,230		17,281,404

NOTE 10. DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS AND COLLATERALIZED INDEBTEDNESS

Prepaid Forward Contracts

The Company has entered into various transactions to limit the exposure against equity price risk on its shares of Comcast Corporation ("Comcast") common stock. The Company has monetized all of its stock holdings in Comcast through the execution of prepaid forward contracts, collateralized by an equivalent amount of the respective underlying stock. At maturity, the contracts provide for the option to deliver cash or shares of Comcast stock with a value determined by reference to the applicable stock price at maturity. These contracts, at maturity, are expected to offset declines in the fair value of these securities below the hedge price per share while allowing the Company to retain upside appreciation from the hedge price per share to the relevant cap price.

The Company received cash proceeds upon execution of the prepaid forward contracts discussed above which has been reflected as collateralized indebtedness in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. In addition, the Company separately accounts for the equity derivative component of the prepaid forward contracts. These equity derivatives have not been designated as hedges for accounting purposes. Therefore, the net fair values of the equity derivatives have been reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as an asset or liability and the net increases or decreases in the fair value of the equity derivative component of the prepaid forward contracts are included in gain (loss) on derivative contracts in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

All of the Company's monetization transactions are obligations of its wholly-owned subsidiaries that are not part of the Restricted Group; however, CSC Holdings has provided guarantees of the subsidiaries' ongoing contract payment expense obligations and potential payments that could be due as a result of an early termination event (as defined in the agreements). If any one of these contracts were terminated prior to its scheduled maturity date, the Company would be obligated to

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

repay the fair value of the collateralized indebtedness less the sum of the fair values of the underlying stock and equity collar, calculated at the termination date. As of September 30, ~~2017,~~2018, the Company did not have an early termination shortfall relating to any of these contracts.

The Company monitors the financial institutions that are counterparties to its equity derivative contracts. All of the counterparties to such transactions carry investment grade credit ratings as of September 30, ~~2017.~~

~~Put/Call Options~~

In the third quarter of 2017, the Company entered into a put-call contract that expires in the third quarter of 2018 whereby the Company sold a put option and purchased a call option with the same strike price. In connection with this transaction, the Company provided cash collateral of approximately $45,000 at September 30, 2017, which reflects the aggregate difference between the strike price and the closing price of the underlying shares and is reflected as restricted cash in our consolidated balance sheet. The fair value of the put-call contract of $48,326 as of September 30, 2017 is reflected in liabilities under derivative contracts on the Company’s balance sheet. For the three months ended September 30, 2017, $72,365 ~~was recorded in the statement of operations as a loss on derivative contracts which reflected a change in the fair value of the put-call contract of $48,326~~ a~~nd a realized loss on the settlement of certain put-call options of $24,039.~~ ~~In October 2017, the Company settled the remaining put-call options and recognized an incremental loss of approximately $25,000.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)~~

~~(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

2018.

Interest Rate Swap Contracts

In May 2018, the Company entered into two interest rate swap contracts that mature in April 2019 whereby one contract converts the interest rate on $2,970,000 of the CSC Holdings Term Loan Facility from a one-month LIBO rate to a three-month LIBO rate minus 0.226% and the second contract converts the interest rate on $1,496,250 of the CSC Holdings Incremental Term Loan from a one-month LIBO rate to a three-month LIBO rate minus 0.226%. The objective of these swaps is to potentially pay a lower interest rate than what the Company can elect under the terms of the CSC Holdings credit facilities agreement.

In April 2018, the Company entered into an interest rate swap contract that matures in May 2019 which converts the interest rate on $1,255,513 of the Cequel Term Loan B from a one-month LIBO rate to a three-month LIBO rate minus 0.225%. The objective of this swap is to potentially pay a lower interest rate than what the Company can elect under the terms of the Cequel credit facilities agreement.

In June 2016, the Company entered into two fixed to floating interest rate swap ~~contracts.~~contracts that mature in May 2026. One fixed to floating interest rate swap is converting $750,000 from a fixed rate of 1.6655% to a six-month LIBO rate and a second tranche of $750,000 from a fixed rate of 1.68% to a six-month LIBO rate. The objective of these swaps is to ~~cover~~adjust the ~~exposure~~proportion of ~~the 2026 Senior Secured Notes issued by Cequel~~total debt that is subject to ~~changes in the market~~fixed and variable interest ~~rate.~~ rates.

These swap contracts were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, the changes in the fair value of these interest rate swap contracts are recorded through the statements of operations.

The Company does not hold or issue derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

The following represents the location of the assets and liabilities associated with the Company's derivative instruments within the condensed consolidated balance sheets:


		Asset Derivatives				Liability Derivatives							Asset Derivatives				Liability Derivatives
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value at September 30, 2017		Fair Value at December 31, 2016		Fair Value at September 30, 2017			Fair Value at December 31, 2016			Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value at September 30, 2018		Fair Value at December 31, 2017		Fair Value at September 30, 2018			Fair Value at December 31, 2017

Interest rate swap contracts												Derivative contracts, current	$	3,269	$	—	$	—		$	—
Prepaid forward contracts	Derivative contracts, current	$	54,578	$	352	$	(54,578	)	$	(13,158	)	Derivative contracts, current	—		52,545		—			(52,545		)
Prepaid forward contracts	Derivative contracts, long-term	—		10,604		(52,488		)	—			Derivative contracts, long-term	31,510		—		(10,131		)	(109,504		)
Put/Call options	Liabilities under derivative contracts, current	—		—		(48,326		)	—
Interest rate swap contracts	Liabilities under derivative contracts, long-term	—		—		(69,271		)	(78,823		)	Liabilities under derivative contracts, long-term	—		—		(143,719		)	(77,902		)
		$	54,578	$	10,956	$	(224,663	)	$	(91,981	)		$	34,779	$	52,545	$	(153,850	)	$	(239,951	)

~~Gain (loss) related to~~Gains (losses) from the Company's derivative contracts related to the Comcast common stock for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 of ~~$55,602~~$(79,628) and ~~$(81,905),~~$130,883, respectively, are reflected in gain (loss) on derivative contracts, net in the Company's condensed consolidated statement of operations.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017,~~2018, the Company recorded a gain (loss) on investments of ~~$(18,900)~~$111,684 and ~~$169,888,~~$(199,312), respectively, representing the net increase (decrease) in the fair values of the investment securities pledged as collateral.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017,~~2018, the Company recorded a ~~gain~~loss on interest rate swap contracts of ~~$1,051~~$19,554 and ~~$12,539,~~$64,405, respectively.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Settlements of Collateralized Indebtedness

The following table summarizes the settlement of the Company's collateralized indebtedness relating to Comcast shares that were settled by delivering cash equal to the collateralized loan value, net of the value of the related equity derivative contracts during the nine months ended September 30, ~~2017:~~2018:

Number of shares (a) 21,477,618
Collateralized indebtedness settled $ (617,151 )
Derivatives contracts settled (37,838 )
(654,989 )
Proceeds from new monetization contracts 662,724
Net cash proceeds $ 7,735

~~______________________~~


~~(a)~~	~~Share amounts are adjusted for the 2 for 1 stock split in February 2017.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)~~

~~(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~



Number of shares	16,139,868
Collateralized indebtedness settled	$	(516,537	)
Derivatives contracts settled	24
	(516,513		)
Proceeds from new monetization contracts	516,513
Net cash proceeds	$	—

The cash to settle the collateralized indebtedness was obtained from the proceeds of new monetization contracts covering an equivalent number of Comcast shares. The terms of the new contracts allow the Company to retain upside participation in Comcast shares up to each respective contract's upside appreciation limit with downside exposure limited to the respective hedge price.

In April 2017, the Company entered into new monetization contracts related to 32,153,118 shares of Comcast common stock held by Cablevision, which synthetically reversed the existing contracts related to these shares (the "Synthetic Monetization Closeout"). As the existing collateralized debt matures, the Company will settle the contracts with proceeds received from the new monetization contracts. The new monetization contracts mature on April 28, 2021. The new monetization contracts provide the Company with downside protection below the hedge price of $35.47 and upside benefit of stock price appreciation up to $44.72 per share. In connection with the execution of these contracts, the Company recorded (i) the fair value of the equity derivative contracts of $64,793 (in a net asset position), (ii) notes payable of $111,657, representing the fair value of the existing equity derivative contracts, in a liability position, and (iii) a discount on notes payable of $46,864.

NOTE 11. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

The fair value hierarchy is based on inputs to valuation techniques that are used to measure fair value that are either observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources while unobservable inputs reflect a reporting entity's pricing based upon their own market assumptions. The fair value hierarchy consists of the following three levels:

Level I - Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

Level II - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.

Level III - Instruments whose significant value drivers are unobservable.

The following table presents for each of these hierarchy levels, the Company's financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:


	Fair Value Hierarchy	September 30, 2017		December 31, 2016		Fair Value Hierarchy	September 30, 2018		December 31, 2017
Assets:
Money market funds (of which $14,700 is classified as restricted cash as of December 31, 2016)	Level I	$	65,801	$	100,139
Money market funds						Level I	$	296,123	$	5,949
Investment securities pledged as collateral	Level I	1,652,917		1,483,030		Level I	1,521,045		1,720,357
Prepaid forward contracts	Level II	54,578		10,956		Level II	31,510		52,545
Interest rate swap contracts						Level II	3,269		—
Liabilities:
Prepaid forward contracts	Level II	107,066		13,158		Level II	10,131		162,049
Put/Call Options	Level II	48,326		—
Interest rate swap contracts	Level II	69,271		78,823		Level II	143,719		77,902
Contingent consideration related to 2017 acquisition	Level III	30,000		—
Contingent consideration related to 2017 and 2018 acquisitions						Level III	6,733		32,233

The Company's cash equivalents, investment securities and investment securities pledged as collateral are classified within Level I of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted market prices.

The Company's derivative contracts and liabilities under derivative contracts on the Company's balance sheets are valued using market-based inputs to valuation models. These valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, and measures of volatility. When appropriate, valuations are adjusted for various factors such as liquidity, bid/offer spreads and credit risk considerations. Such adjustments are generally based on available market evidence. Since model inputs can generally be verified and do not involve significant management

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

judgment, the Company has concluded that these instruments should be classified within Level II of the fair value hierarchy.

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)~~

~~(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

The fair value of the contingent consideration as of September 30, 2018 related to the acquisitions in the third quarter of 2018 and fourth quarter of 2017 amounted to approximately $4,500 and $2,233, respectively. The estimated amount recorded as of September 30, 2018 is 100% of the contractual amount related to the acquisition in the ~~first~~third quarter 2018 and 51% of ~~2017~~the contractual amount related to the acquisition in the fourth quarter 2017. The fair value of the consideration was estimated based on a probability assessment of attaining the ~~targets. The estimated amount recorded~~targets as of September 30, ~~2017 is the full contractual amount.~~2018.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate:

Credit Facility Debt, Collateralized Indebtedness, Senior Notes and Debentures, Senior Secured Notes, Senior Guaranteed Notes, ~~Notes Payable to Affiliates and Related Parties~~ and Notes Payable

The fair values of each of the Company's debt instruments are based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to the Company for instruments of the same remaining maturities. The fair value of notes payable is based primarily on the present value of the remaining payments discounted at the borrowing cost.

The carrying values, estimated fair values, and classification under the fair value hierarchy of the Company's financial instruments, excluding those that are carried at fair value in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, are summarized as follows:


		September 30, 2017				December 31, 2016					September 30, 2018				December 31, 2017
	Fair Value Hierarchy	Carrying Amount (a)		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount (a)		Estimated Fair Value		Fair Value Hierarchy	Carrying Amount (a)		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount (a)		Estimated Fair Value
Altice USA debt instruments:
Notes payable to affiliates and related parties	Level II	$	—	$	—	$	1,750,000	$	1,837,876
CSC Holdings debt instruments:
Credit facility debt	Level II	4,123,792		4,167,500		2,631,887		2,675,256		Level II	$	4,980,221	$	5,033,750	$	3,393,306	$	3,435,000
Collateralized indebtedness	Level II	1,314,788		1,286,557		1,286,069		1,280,048		Level II	1,400,398		1,352,771		1,349,474		1,305,932
Senior guaranteed notes	Level II	2,290,748		2,460,675		2,289,494		2,416,375		Level II	3,284,419		3,293,125		2,291,185		2,420,000
Senior notes and debentures	Level II	6,412,789		7,421,261		6,732,816		7,731,150		Level II	5,610,048		6,245,760		6,409,889		7,221,846
Notes payable	Level II	76,442		72,802		13,726		13,260		Level II	42,810		42,653		56,956		55,289
Cablevision senior notes:	Level II	1,817,536		1,998,340		2,742,082		2,920,056
Senior notes and debentures										Level II	1,076,681		1,189,098		1,818,115		1,931,239
Cequel debt instruments:
Cequel credit facility	Level II	1,253,110		1,261,838		812,903		815,000
Cequel credit facility debt										Level II	1,241,272		1,249,188		1,250,217		1,258,675
Senior secured notes	Level II	2,569,559		2,745,750		2,566,802		2,689,750		Level II	2,573,423		2,604,930		2,570,506		2,658,930
Senior notes	Level II	2,762,543		3,036,850		3,176,131		3,517,275		Level II	2,811,167		3,013,615		2,770,737		2,983,615
Notes payable	Level II	3,083		3,083		—		—		Level II	34,281		34,281		8,946		8,946
		$	22,624,390	$	24,454,656	$	24,001,910	$	25,896,046		$	23,054,720	$	24,059,171	$	21,919,331	$	23,279,472


(a)	Amounts are net of unamortized deferred financing costs, premiums and discounts.

The fair value estimates related to the Company's debt instruments presented above are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgments and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

Fair Value of Non-financial Assets and Liabilities

The Company’s non-financial assets such as cable-television franchises, property, plant, and equipment, other intangible assets and cost-method investments, are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis, however, they are subject to fair value adjustments whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

recoverable. No material impairments were recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.

NOTE 12. INCOME TAXES

In general, the Company is required to use an estimated annual effective tax rate ("AETR") to measure the income tax expense or benefit recognized on a year to date basis in an interim period. ~~The estimated annual effective tax rate is revised on a quarterly basis and therefore may be different from the rate used in a prior interim period.~~ In addition, certain items included in income tax expense as well as the tax impact of certain items included in pretax income ~~from continuing operations~~ must be treated as discrete items. The income tax expense or benefit associated with these discrete items is fully recognized in the interim period in which the items occur.

The Company recorded income tax expense of $95,968 and $29,675 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively. Included in the income tax expense for each period was tax expense of $49,052 as a result of the revaluation of the Company's deferred tax liability in connection with tax law changes in the State of New Jersey. Absent this item, the effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2018 would have been 36%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the tax benefit was more than offset by the $49,052 expense recorded in the period. The tax expense was calculated based upon the actual effective tax rate for the year-to-date period. The Company determined this to represent the best estimate of the annual effective tax rate in light of the magnitude of the expected income and the significant permanent differences.

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)~~

~~(Dollars~~Pursuant to the enactment of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act ("Tax Reform"), effective on January 1, 2018, the corporate federal income tax rate was reduced to 21% from 35%. The Company is subject to Tax Reform’s limitation on interest deductibility which is based on a limit calculated without regard to depreciation or amortization through 2021. The resulting interest deduction that is deferred can be carried forward indefinitely. Nevertheless, as is the case with any future deductible temporary difference, management will continue to evaluate realizability to determine whether a valuation allowance is required as a result of these limitations. Therefore a valuation allowance may need to be recorded in ~~thousands, except share and per share amounts)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

the future subject to the relative levels of future interest expense versus taxable income.

The Company recorded income tax benefit of ~~$134,688~~$141,550 and ~~$429,664~~$439,945 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, ~~respectively,~~ reflecting ~~an effective tax rate~~the AETR of ~~43%~~approximately 42% and 37%, respectively. ~~Nondeductible share-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 reduced income tax benefit by $6,002 and $16,373, respectively.~~

The Company recorded income tax benefit of $118,230 and $101,332 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. On June 9, 2016 the common stock of Cequel Corporation was contributed to the Company. On June 21, 2016, the Company completed its acquisition of Cablevision. Accordingly, Cequel and Cablevision joined the federal consolidated and certain state combined income tax returns of the Company. As a result, the applicate tax rate used to measure deferred tax assets and liabilities increased, resulting in a non-cash deferred income tax charge of $153,660 in the second quarter of 2016. In addition, there was no state income tax benefit on the pre-merger accrued interest at Finco, resulting in additional deferred tax expense of $2,431 and $18,542 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.

On January 1, 2017, the Company adopted ASU 2016-09 using the prospective transition method with respect to the presentation of excess tax benefits in the statement of cash flows. In connection with the adoption, a deferred tax asset of $308,231 for previously unrealized excess tax benefits related to share-based payment awards was recognized with the offset recorded to accumulated deficit.

As of September 30, ~~2017,~~2018, the Company's federal net operating losses (“NOLs”) were approximately ~~$2,674,000.~~$2,419,000. The utilization of certain pre-merger NOLs of Cablevision and Cequel are limited pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 382. The Company does not expect such limitations to impact the ability to utilize the NOLs prior to their expiration.

NOTE 13. SHARE BASED COMPENSATION

Certain employees of the Company and its affiliates received awards of units in a carry unit plan of Neptune Management LP, an entity which has an ownership interest in the Company. The awards generally vest as follows: 50% on the second anniversary of June 21, 2016 for Cablevision employees or December 21, 2015 for Cequel employees ("Base Date"), 25% on the third anniversary of the Base Date, and 25% on the fourth anniversary of the Base Date. Neptune Holding US GP LLC, the general partner of Neptune Management LP, has the right to repurchase (or to assign to an affiliate, including the Company, the right to repurchase) vested awards held by employees for sixty days following their termination. For performance-based awards under the plan, vesting occurs upon achievement or satisfaction of a specified performance condition. The Company considered the probability of achieving the established performance targets in determining the share-based compensation with respect to these awards at the end of each reporting period. The carry unit plan has 259,442,785 units authorized for issuance, of which 215,295,834 have been issued to employees of the Company and 11,300,000 have been issued to employees of Altice N.V. and affiliated companies as of September 30, 2017.

Beginning on the fourth anniversary of the Base Date, the holders of carry units have an annual opportunity (a sixty day period determined by the administrator of the plan) to sell their units back to Neptune Holding US GP LLC (or affiliate, including the Company, designated by Neptune Holding US GP LLC). Accordingly, the carry units are presented as temporary equity on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Adjustments to fair value at each reporting period are recorded in paid-in capital.

The right of Neptune Holding US GP LLC to assign to an affiliate, including the Company, the right to repurchase an employee’s vested units during the sixty-day period following termination, or to satisfy its obligation to repurchase an employee’s vested units during annual 60 day periods following the fourth anniversary of the Base Date, may be exercised by Neptune Holding US GP LLC in its discretion at the time a repurchase right or obligation arises. The carry unit plan

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

requires the purchase price payable to the employee or former employee, as the case may be, to be paid in cash, a promissory note (with a term of not more than 3 years and bearing interest at the long-term applicable federal rate under Section 1274(d) of the Internal Revenue Code) or combination thereof, in each case as determined by Neptune Holding US GP LLC in its discretion at the time of the repurchase. Neptune Holding US GP LLC expects that vested units will be redeemed for shares of the Company's Class A common stock upon vesting.

The Company measures the cost of employee services received in exchange for carry units based on the fair value of the award at grant date. For carry unit awards granted in 2016, an option pricing model was used which requires subjective assumptions for which changes in these assumptions could materially affect the fair value of the carry units outstanding.

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)~~

~~(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

The time to liquidity event assumption was based on management’s judgment. The equity volatility assumption was estimated using the historical weekly volatility of publicly traded comparable companies. The risk-free rate assumed was based on the U.S. Constant Maturity Treasury Rates for a period matching the expected time to liquidity event. The discount for lack of marketability was based on Finnerty's (2012) average-strike put option model.

~~For carry unit awards granted in the first and second quarter of 2017, the Company estimated the grant date fair value based on the value established in the Company's IPO.~~

~~The~~ following table summarizes activity relating to carry units:

Number of Time
Vesting Awards

Number of Performance
Based Vesting Awards
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance, December 31, 2016 192,800,000
10,000,000
$ 0.37
Granted 28,025,000
—
3.14
Forfeited (4,229,166 ) —
0.37
Balance, September 30, 2017 216,595,834
10,000,000
0.71
Awards vested at September 30, 2017 —
—



	Number of Time Vesting Awards		Number of Performance Based Vesting Awards	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance, December 31, 2017	168,550,001		10,000,000	$	0.71
Vested	(48,337,500	)	—	0.37
Forfeited	(15,500,001	)	—	0.56
Balance, September 30, 2018	104,712,500		10,000,000	1.01

The weighted average fair value per unit was ~~$1.76~~$2.28 and ~~$3.49~~$2.50 as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, ~~2016~~2017, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017, respectively.~~2018, the Company recognized an expense of $7,510 and $33,004 related to the push down of share-based compensation expense related to the carry unit plan. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recognized an expense of $15,005 and $40,932 related to the push down of share-based compensation related to the carry unit ~~plan of which approximately $14,448 and $39,150~~plan.

Stock Option Plan

The following table summarizes activity related to ~~units granted to employees of~~employee stock options for the nine months ended September 30, 2018:



	Shares Under Option				Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
	Time Vesting		Performance Based Vesting		Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (a)
Balance at December 31, 2017	5,110,747		—		$	17.45	9.97	$	8,944
Granted	2,332,540		95,953		17.76
Forfeited	(496,491	)	(22,314	)	17.76
Balance at September 30, 2018	6,946,796		73,639		17.51		9.43	4,417
Options exercisable at September 30, 2018	—		—		—		—	—


(a)	The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the exercise price and the closing price of the Company's Class A common stock at the respective date.

The Company ~~and $557 and $1,782~~recognized share based compensation expense related to ~~employees~~employee stock options for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 of ~~Altice N.V.~~$4,817 and ~~affiliated companies allocated~~$13,172, respectively.

The following weighted-average assumptions were used to calculate the ~~Company.~~fair values of stock option awards granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2018:



Risk-free interest rate		2.77%
Expected life (in years)		6.48
Dividend yield		—%
Volatility		35.23%
Grant date fair value		$7.12

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

NOTE 14. AFFILIATE AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Equity Method Investments

In ~~July 2016, the Company completed the sale~~April 2018, Altice N.V. transferred its ownership of a 75% interest in Newsday LLC ("Newsday") to an employee of the Company. The Company retained the remaining 25% ownership interest. Effective July 7, 2016, the operating results of Newsday are no longer consolidated with those of the Companyi24 US and ~~the Company's 25% interest in the operating results of Newsday is recorded on the equity method.~~

~~At September 30, 2017, the Company's 25% investment in Newsday and its 25% interest in i24NEWS,~~i24 Europe ('i24NEWS"), Altice N.V.'s 24/7 international news and current affairs ~~channel aggregated $1,694~~channels to the Company for minimal consideration (the "i24NEWS Acquisition"). As the acquisition was a combination of businesses under common control, the Company combined the results of operations and related assets and liabilities of i24NEWS as of April 1, 2018. Operating results for periods prior to April 1, 2018 and the balance sheet as of December 31, 2017 have not been revised to reflect the combination of i24NEWS as the impact was deemed immaterial.

The Company's equity in the net losses of i24NEWS prior to April 1, 2018 of $1,130 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and $541 and $3,126 for three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 were recorded using the equity method and reflected in other expense, net in the Company's statements of operations. The Company's investment in i24NEWS as of December 31, 2017 of $930 is included in ~~investments~~investment in affiliates on ~~our~~the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet. ~~The operating results~~

In April 2018, the Company redeemed a 24% interest in Newsday LLC ("Newsday") and recognized a gain of $13,298, reflected in gain (loss) on investments and sale of affiliate interests, net in the Company's statements of operations. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company recorded equity in the net loss of Newsday ~~and i24NEWS are recorded on the equity basis.~~of $9,719. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded equity in net loss of Newsday of $1,034 and $2,571, respectively, ~~and equity~~reflected in other expense, net ~~loss~~in the Company's statements of ~~I24NEWS~~operations. The Company's deficit investment in Newsday as of ~~$541 and $3,126, respectively.~~December 31, 2017 of $3,579 is included in deficit investment in affiliates on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Affiliate and Related Party Transactions

Altice USA is controlled by Patrick Drahi who is also the controlling stockholder of Altice Europe (formerly Altice N.V.) and its subsidiaries.

As the transactions discussed below were conducted between ~~subsidiaries of Altice N.V.~~entities under common control by Mr. Drahi and equity method investees, amounts charged for certain services may not have represented amounts that might have been received or incurred if the transactions were based upon arm's length negotiations.

~~Altice Technical Services US Corp. ("ATS")~~

ATS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Altice Technical Services B.V., a 70% owned subsidiary of Altice N.V. ATS was formed to provide network construction and maintenance services and commercial and residential installations, disconnections, and maintenance.

In the second quarter of 2017, the Company entered into an Independent Contractor Agreement with ATS that governs the terms of the services described above. The Company believes the services it receives from ATS will be of higher quality and at a lower cost than the Company could achieve without ATS, including for the construction of our new FTTH network. The Company also entered into a transition services agreement (“TSA”) for the use of the Company’s resources to provide various overhead functions to ATS, including accounting, legal and human resources and for the

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)~~

~~(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

use of certain facilities, vehicles and technician tools during a transitional period that generally ends on December 31, 2017, although the term can be extended on a service-by-service basis. The TSA requires ATS to reimburse the Company for its cost to provide such services.

During the second quarter of 2017, a substantial portion of the Company's technical workforce at the Cablevision segment either accepted employment with ATS or became employees of ATS and ATS commenced operations and began to perform services for the Company. It is anticipated that a substantial portion of the Cequel segment technical workforce will become employees of ATS later in 2017.

From the formation of ATS and up until an equity contribution was made by its parent in June 2017, ATS met the definition of a variable interest entity in accordance with ASC 810-10-15-14. The Company evaluated whether its arrangement under the terms of the Independent Contractor Agreement is a variable interest, whether the Company is the primary beneficiary and whether the Company should consolidate ATS. The Company concluded that it is not the primary beneficiary of ATS because ATS is controlled by its parent, which in turn is controlled by Altice N.V. who has the power to direct the most significant activities of ATS.

As of September 30, 2017, the Company had a prepayment balance of $11,296 primarily to ATS which is reflected in prepaid expenses and other current assets and $2,570 which is reflected in other long-term assets on the Company's balance sheet.

The Company reduced goodwill to reflect the preliminary estimate of the historical value of the goodwill associated with the transfer to ATS described above of $23,101, that has been recorded as a reduction to stockholders' equity.

The following table summarizes the revenue and charges related to services provided to or received from subsidiaries of Altice ~~N.V.~~Europe and Newsday:


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,						Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016			2018			2017			2018			2017
Revenue	$	986		$	720		$	1,380		$	720		$	545		$	426		$	1,397		$	820
Operating expenses:
Programming and other direct costs	$	(1,196	)	$	(642	)	$	(3,026	)	$	(642	)	(1,671		)	(1,196		)	(6,690		)	$	(3,026	)
Other operating expenses, net	(28,332		)	(8,056		)	(73,263		)	(13,056		)	(905		)	(8,302		)	(15,154		)	(24,266		)
Operating expenses, net	(29,528		)	(8,698		)	(76,289		)	(13,698		)	(2,576		)	(9,498		)	(21,844		)	(27,292		)

Interest expense (a)	—			(48,617		)	(90,405		)	(53,922		)	—			—			—			(90,405		)
Other income, net													—			—			149			—
Loss on extinguishment of debt and write-off of deferred financing costs	—			—			(513,723		)	—			—			—			—			(513,723		)
Net charges	$	(28,542	)	$	(56,595	)	$	(679,037	)	$	(66,900	)	$	(2,031	)	$	(9,072	)	$	(20,298	)	$	(630,600	)
Capital Expenditures	$	72,185		$	—		$	98,234		$	—
Capital expenditures													$	3,945		$	3,549		$	6,679		$	12,914


(a)	~~See Note 9 for a discussion of interest expense related to~~In connection with the Company's IPO in June 2017, the Company converted the notes payable to affiliates and related parties into shares of ~~$90,405 for~~ the ~~nine months ended September 30, 2017.~~Company’s common stock at the IPO price.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Revenue

The Company recognized revenue primarily in connection with ~~the sale of pay television, broadband and telephony services to ATS and~~ the sale of advertising to Newsday.

Programming and other direct costs

Programming and other direct costs include costs incurred by the Company for the transport and termination of voice and data services provided by a subsidiary of Altice ~~N.V.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)~~

~~(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

Europe.

Other operating expenses

Other operating expenses includes charges of $20,030 and $48,997 from ATS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, pursuant to the Independent Contractor Agreement, net of charges to ATS pursuant to the TSA, discussed above.

A subsidiary of Altice ~~N.V. provides~~Europe provided certain executive services, as well as consulting, advisory and other services, including, prior to the IPO, CEO, CFO and COO services, to the Company. Compensation under the terms of the agreement iswas an annual fee of $30,000 to be paid by the Company. Fees associated with this agreement recorded by the Company amounted to approximately $13,250 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and $7,500 and $22,500 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, ~~respectively, and $8,056 and $13,056 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016,~~ respectively. As of June 20, 2017, the CEO, CFO and COO became employees of the Company and the agreement was assigned to Altice ~~N.V.~~Europe. by a subsidiary of Altice ~~N.V.~~Europe. This agreement was terminated upon the completion of the Distribution discussed in Note 1.

Other operating expenses also include charges for services provided by other subsidiaries of Altice ~~N.V.~~Europe aggregating ~~$802~~$905 and ~~$1,766, respectively, net of a credit of $76 and $917 for transition services provided to Newsday~~$1,904 for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017, respectively.~~

~~Capital Expenditures~~

~~Capital expenditures include $68,636~~2018 and ~~$85,320 (including advance payments related to the FTTH project of $41,036) for installation~~$802 and ~~construction activities performed by ATS~~$1,766 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, net of credits of $76 and $917 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, for transition services provided to Newsday.

Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures include $3,945 and $6,679 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and $3,549 and $12,914, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, for equipment purchases and software development services provided by subsidiaries of Altice ~~NV.~~Europe.

Aggregate amounts that were due from and due to related parties are summarized below:

September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Due from:
Altice US Finance S.A. (a) $ 12,951
$ 12,951
Newsday (b) 4,177
6,114
Altice Management Americas (b) 615
3,117
i24NEWS (b) 3,373
—
Other Altice N.V. subsidiaries (b) 37
—
$ 21,153
$ 22,182
Due to:
CVC 3BV (c) —
71,655
Neptune Holdings US LP (c) —
7,962
Altice Management International (d) —
44,121
ATS (b)(e) 22,541
—
Newsday (b) 103
275
Other Altice N.V. subsidiaries (f) 6,358
3,350
$ 29,002
$ 127,363



	September 30, 2018		December 31, 2017
Due from:
Altice US Finance S.A. (a)	$	13,100	$	12,951
Newsday (b)	541		2,713
Altice Management Americas (b)	1,271		33
Altice Dominican Republic (b)	2,551		—
i24 News (b)	—		4,036
Other Altice Europe subsidiaries (b)	924		31
	$	18,387	$	19,764
Due to:
Altice Europe (c)	$	13,250	$	—
Newsday (b)	32		33
Altice Labs S.A. (d)	1,463		7,354
Other Altice Europe subsidiaries (d)	8,679		3,611
	$	23,424	$	10,998


(a)	Represents interest on senior notes paid by the Company on behalf of the affiliate.


(b)	Represents amounts paid by the Company on behalf of the respective related party, and for Newsday ~~and ATS,~~ the net amounts due from the related party also include charges for certain transition services provided.


(c)	Represents ~~distributions payable~~amounts due to ~~stockholders.~~Altice Europe pursuant to the agreement discussed above.


(d)	~~Amounts payable as of December 31, 2016 primarily represent~~Represents amounts due to affiliates for the purchase of equipment ~~purchases~~ and ~~software development~~advertising services, ~~discussed above.~~as well as reimbursement for payments made on our behalf.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)


~~(e)~~	~~Represents amounts due to ATS for construction, maintenance, and installation services, net of charges to ATS pursuant to the TSA. See discussion above.~~


~~(f)~~	~~Represents amounts due to affiliates for services provided to the Company.~~

The table above does not include notes payable to affiliates and related parties of $1,750,000 and the related accrued interest of $102,557 as of December 31, 2016, respectively, which is reflected in accrued interest in the Company's balance sheet. See discussion in Note 9.

In the second quarter of 2017, the Company made cash distributions aggregating $839,700 to stockholders, $500,000 of which were funded with proceeds from borrowings under CSC Holdings' revolving credit facility.

NOTE 15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Matters

Following expiration of the affiliation agreements for carriage of certain Fox broadcast stations and cable networks on October 16, 2010, News Corporation terminated delivery of the programming feeds to Cablevision, and as a result, those stations and networks were unavailable on Cablevision's cable television systems. On October 30, 2010, Cablevision and Fox reached an agreement on new affiliation agreements for these stations and networks, and carriage was restored. Several purported class action lawsuits alleging breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and consumer fraud and seeking unspecified compensatory damages, punitive damages and attorneys' fees were subsequently filed on behalf of Cablevision's customers seeking recovery for the lack of Fox programming. Those lawsuits were consolidated in an action before the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and a consolidated complaint was filed in that court on February 22, 2011. On March 28, 2012, in ruling on Cablevision's motion to dismiss, the Court dismissed all of plaintiffs’ claims, except for breach of contract. On March 30, 2014, the Court granted plaintiffs’ motion for class certification. The parties have entered into a settlement agreement, which ~~is subject to~~was granted final approval by the Court ~~approval.~~on May 17, 2018. As of December 31, ~~2016,~~2017, the Company had an estimated liability associated with a potential settlement totaling ~~$5,200. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded an additional liability of $800.~~$6,000. The amount ultimately paid in connection with the proposed settlement could exceed the amount recorded.

In October 2015, the New York Attorney General began an investigation into whether the major Internet Service Providers in New York State deliver advertised Internet speeds. The Company is cooperating with this investigation and is currently in discussions with the New York Attorney General about resolving the investigation as to the Company, which resolution may involve operational and or financial components. While the Company is unable to predict the outcome of the investigation or these discussions, at this time it does not expect that the outcome will have a material adverse effect on its operations, financial conditions or cash flows.

The Company receives notices from third parties and, in some cases, is named as a defendant in certain lawsuits claiming infringement of various patents relating to various aspects of the Company's businesses. In certain of these cases other industry participants are also defendants. In certain of these cases the Company expects that any potential liability would be the responsibility of the Company's equipment vendors pursuant to applicable contractual indemnification provisions. In the event that the Company is found to infringe on any patent rights, the Company may be subject to substantial damages and/or an injunction that could require the Company or its vendors to modify certain products and services the Company offers to its subscribers, as well as enter into royalty or license agreements with respect to the patents at issue. The Company believes that the claims are without merit, ~~and intends to defend the actions vigorously,~~ but is unable to predict the outcome of these matters or reasonably estimate a range of possible loss.

In addition to the matters discussed above, the Company is party to various lawsuits, disputes and investigations, some ~~involving~~of which may involve claims for substantial ~~damages.~~damages, fines or penalties. Although the outcome of these other matters cannot be predicted and the impact of the final resolution of these other matters on the Company's results of operations in a particular subsequent reporting period is not known, management does not believe that the resolution of these other lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the Company or the ability of the Company to meet its financial obligations as they become due.

NOTE 16. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company classifies its operations into two reportable segments: Cablevision and Cequel. The Company's reportable segments are strategic business units that are managed separately. The Company evaluates segment performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is business segment Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) excluding income taxes, income (loss) from discontinued operations, non-operating other income or expenses, loss on extinguishment of debt and write-off of deferred financing costs, gain (loss) on interest rate swap contracts, gain (loss) on derivative contracts, gain (loss) on investments, interest

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)~~

~~(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

expense (including cash interest expense), interest income, depreciation and amortization (including impairments), share-based compensation expense or benefit, restructuring expense or credits and transaction expenses. The Company has presented the components that reconcile Adjusted EBITDA to operating income, an accepted GAAP measure:

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
Cablevision Cequel Total Cablevision (a) Cequel Total
Operating income (loss) $ 11,185
$ 123,679
$ 134,864
$ 39,947
$ 102,832
$ 142,779
Share-based compensation 11,555
3,450
15,005
1,091
579
1,670
Restructuring and other expense 35,364
18,084
53,448
45,176
2,640
47,816
Depreciation and amortization (including impairments) 656,102
167,163
823,265
481,497
189,432
670,929
Adjusted EBITDA $ 714,206
$ 312,376
$ 1,026,582
$ 567,711
$ 295,483
$ 863,194

Nine months ended September 30, 2017 Nine months ended September 30, 2016
Cablevision Cequel Total Cablevision (a) Cequel Total
Operating income (loss) $ 244,667
$ 395,213
$ 639,880
$ (32,133 ) $ 274,575
$ 242,442
Share-based compensation 28,597
12,335
40,932
1,091
579
1,670
Restructuring and other expense 105,182
37,583
142,765
143,891
11,195
155,086
Depreciation and amortization (including impairments) 1,641,477
497,299
2,138,776
526,057
559,872
1,085,929
Adjusted EBITDA $ 2,019,923
$ 942,430
$ 2,962,353
$ 638,906
$ 846,221
$ 1,485,127

~~(a) Reflects operating results of Cablevision from the date of acquisition.~~

~~A reconciliation of reportable segment amounts to the Company's consolidated balances are as follows:~~

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
Operating income for reportable segments $ 134,864
$ 142,779
$ 639,880
$ 242,442
Items excluded from operating income:

Interest expense (379,064 ) (446,242 ) (1,232,730 ) (1,015,866 )
Interest income 961
404
1,373
12,787
Gain (loss) on investments, net (18,900 ) 24,833
169,888
83,467
Gain (loss) on derivative contracts, net (16,763 ) 773
(154,270 ) (26,572 )
Gain (loss) on interest rate swap contracts 1,051
(15,861 ) 12,539
24,380
Loss on extinguishment of debt and write-off of deferred financing costs (38,858 ) —
(600,240 ) (19,948 )
Other income (expense), net (65 ) 2,531
832
2,548
Loss before income taxes $ (316,774 ) $ (290,783 ) $ (1,162,728 ) $ (696,762 )

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)



	Three Months Ended September 30, 2018						Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
	Cablevision		Cequel		Total		Cablevision			Cequel		Total
Operating income (loss)	$	340,455	$	165,103	$	505,558	$	(3,103	)	$	123,678	$	120,575
Share-based compensation	9,038		3,289		12,327		11,555			3,450		15,005
Restructuring and other expense	14,122		2,465		16,587		35,364			18,084		53,448
Depreciation and amortization (including impairments)	378,549		157,504		536,053		656,122			167,164		823,286
Adjusted EBITDA	$	742,164	$	328,361	$	1,070,525	$	699,938		$	312,376	$	1,012,314



	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018						Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
	Cablevision		Cequel		Total		Cablevision		Cequel		Total
Operating income	$	714,413	$	439,242	$	1,153,655	$	228,740	$	395,213	$	623,953
Share-based compensation	35,567		10,609		46,176		28,597		12,335		40,932
Restructuring and other expense	25,720		4,145		29,865		105,182		37,583		142,765
Depreciation and amortization (including impairments)	1,337,051		490,234		1,827,285		1,641,501		497,299		2,138,800
Adjusted EBITDA	$	2,112,751	$	944,230	$	3,056,981	$	2,004,020	$	942,430	$	2,946,450

A reconciliation of reportable segment amounts to the Company's condensed consolidated balances are as follows:



	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2018			2017			2018			2017
Operating income for reportable segments	$	505,558		$	120,575		$	1,153,655		$	623,953
Items excluded from operating income:
Interest expense	(389,594		)	(379,066		)	(1,157,395		)	(1,232,730		)
Interest income	1,427			961			9,843			1,373
Gain (loss) on investments and sale of affiliate interests, net	111,684			(18,900		)	(182,031		)	169,888
Gain (loss) on derivative contracts, net	(79,628		)	(16,763		)	130,883			(154,270		)
Gain (loss) on interest rate swap contracts	(19,554		)	1,051			(64,405		)	12,539
Loss on extinguishment of debt and write-off of deferred financing costs	—			(38,858		)	(41,616		)	(600,240		)
Other expense, net	(186		)	(2,984		)	(12,473		)	(9,019		)
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	129,707		$	(333,984	)	$	(163,539	)	$	(1,188,506	)

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

The following tables present the composition of revenue by ~~segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:~~reportable segment:


	Three Months Ended September 30, 2017									Three Months Ended September 30, 2016						Three Months Ended September 30, 2018									Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
	Cablevision		Cequel		Eliminations			Total		Cablevision (a)		Cequel		Total		Cablevision		Cequel		Eliminations (a)			Total		Cablevision		Cequel		Eliminations (a)			Total
Residential:
Pay TV	$	782,214	$	272,178	$	—		$	1,054,392	$	772,886	$	279,109	$	1,051,995	$	783,252	$	271,415	$	—		$	1,054,667	$	798,583	$	271,363	$	—		$	1,069,946
Broadband	404,153		241,941		—			646,094		366,166		212,439		578,605		457,709		272,198		—			729,907		416,972		241,306		—			658,278
Telephony	172,904		31,849		—			204,753		178,000		38,186		216,186		130,494		30,857		—			161,351		140,830		31,649		—			172,479
Business services and wholesale	230,274		94,486		—			324,760		220,352		89,014		309,366		242,305		101,888		—			344,193		230,200		94,442		—			324,642
Advertising	67,563		17,456		(480		)	84,539		67,815		20,944		88,759		105,719		18,107		(760		)	123,066		72,316		17,456		(480		)	89,292
Other	7,211		5,426		—			12,637		9,480		5,830		15,310		2,209		2,408		—			4,617		2,458		5,426		—			7,884
Total Revenue	$	1,664,319	$	663,336	$	(480	)	$	2,327,175	$	1,614,699	$	645,522	$	2,260,221	$	1,721,688	$	696,873	$	(760	)	$	2,417,801	$	1,661,359	$	661,642	$	(480	)	$	2,322,521


	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017									Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016						Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018									Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
	Cablevision (a)		Cequel		Eliminations			Total		Cablevision (a)		Cequel		Total		Cablevision		Cequel		Eliminations (a)			Total		Cablevision		Cequel		Eliminations (a)			Total
Residential:
Pay TV	$	2,356,230	$	829,380	$	—		$	3,185,610	$	859,932	$	840,354	$	1,700,286	$	2,313,229	$	809,550	$	—		$	3,122,779	$	2,397,233	$	827,754	$	—		$	3,224,987
Broadband	1,177,731		709,548		—			1,887,279		406,057		613,012		1,019,069		1,347,486		796,244		—			2,143,730		1,218,504		708,312		—			1,926,816
Telephony	524,696		99,381		—			624,077		198,282		116,855		315,137		399,714		91,174		—			490,888		432,710		98,991		—			531,701
Business services and wholesale	690,168		278,123		—			968,291		244,685		260,278		504,963		713,240		301,431		—			1,014,671		689,708		277,995		—			967,703
Advertising	203,351		54,384		(480		)	257,255		75,458		63,476		138,934		276,343		53,541		(9,338		)	320,546		216,250		54,384		(480		)	270,154
Other	21,366		17,314		—			38,680		14,145		18,777		32,922		8,697		10,357		—			19,054		8,467		17,314		—			25,781
Total Revenue	$	4,973,542	$	1,988,130	$	(480	)	$	6,961,192	$	1,798,559	$	1,912,752	$	3,711,311	$	5,058,709	$	2,062,297	$	(9,338	)	$	7,111,668	$	4,962,872	$	1,984,750	$	(480	)	$	6,947,142

(a) Reflects revenue recognized by Cablevision from the ~~Cablevision Acquisition Date.~~sale of services to Cequel.

Capital expenditures (cash basis) by reportable segment are presented below:


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016		Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
									2018		2017		2018		2017
Cablevision	$	228,594	$	150,815	$	550,231	$	150,965	$	217,326	$	180,287	$	554,483	$	505,852
Cequel	75,042		97,341		213,067		226,761		117,201		75,042		278,341		213,067
	$	303,636	$	248,156	$	763,298	$	377,726	$	334,527	$	255,329	$	832,824	$	718,919

~~All~~Primarily all revenues and assets of the Company's reportable segments are attributed to or located in the United States.

Total assets by segment are not provided as such amounts are not regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision ~~maker~~makers for purposes of decision making regarding resource allocations.

NOTE 17. SUBSEQUENT ~~EVENT~~EVENTS

Revolver Repayment

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

On October ~~31, 2017,~~15, 2018, CSC Holdings made a voluntary repayment under its revolving credit facility of ~~$500,000.~~$125,000.

Incremental CSC Holdings Term Loan Facility

In October 2018, in connection with its intention to combine the Cequel and Cablevision businesses under a single credit silo, the Company commenced an exchange of senior and senior secured notes (see below) and successfully entered into a new $1,275,000 7-year senior secured term loan maturing January 2026 (the “Senior Secured Term Loan B��), providing for the refinancing of the entire principal amount of loans under Cequel’s existing Term Loan Facility and other transaction costs related to the credit silo combination. The new Senior Secured Term Loan B will have a margin of 2.25% over LIBOR and was issued with an original issue discount of 25 basis points.

Senior Notes Exchange

On October 2, 2018, Cequel, Cequel Capital and Altice US Finance I Corporation (the "Issuers"), commenced offers to exchange (the "Exchange Offers") any and all outstanding senior notes and senior secured notes issued by them (the "Original Notes") for up to $5,520,000 aggregate principal amount of new notes (the "New Notes") and, in the case of the 5.375% secured notes due 2023 and 5.500% secured notes due 2026, cash. These New Notes will be automatically converted into new CSC Holdings notes upon satisfaction (or waiver) of certain conditions set forth in the Exchange Offers.

Additionally, in connection with the Exchange Offers, the Issuers solicited consents to amend each of the Original Notes, except the 5.125% Notes due 2021, and the indentures governing such notes. The proposed amendments, which require the consent of a majority in outstanding aggregate principal amount of each series of relevant Original Notes, respectively, will eliminate or waive substantially all of the restrictive covenants, eliminate certain events of default, and modify or eliminate certain other provisions. Each of the Exchange Offers is subject to the condition that there have been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn a majority of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of each of the 5.375% Secured Notes due 2023 and 5.500% Secured Notes due 2026 (the “Minimum Tender Condition”).

Eligible holders who validly tendered and did not validly withdraw Original Notes on October 16, 2018 (the "Early Tender Time") received for each $1,000 principal amount of Original Notes tendered and accepted by the applicable Issuer, $1,000 principal amount of New Notes, plus, in the case of the 5.375% secured notes due 2023 and 5.500% secured notes due 2026, at least $2.50 in cash. Eligible holders who didn't validly tender Original Notes after the Early Tender Time, but prior to October 30, 2018 received for each $1,000 principal amount of Original Notes tendered and accepted by the applicable Issuer, $950 principal amount of New Notes.

In connection with the Early Tender Time described above, the Issuers exchanged $1,232,328 aggregate principal amount of the 5.125% Senior Notes due 2021, $610,698 aggregate principal amount of the 7.750% Senior Notes due 2025, $1,045,443 aggregate principal amount of the 7.500% Senior Notes due 2028, $1,095,493 aggregate principal amount of the 5.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 and $1,495,642 aggregate principal amount of the 5.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2026.

For the period subsequent to the Early Tender Time through October 30, 2018, the Issuers exchanged $8,786 aggregate principal amount of the 5.125% Senior Notes due 2021, $7,562 aggregate principal amount of the 7.750% Senior Notes due 2025, $439 aggregate principal amount of the 7.500% Senior Notes due 2028, $350 aggregate principal amount of the 5.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 and $3,309 aggregate principal amount of the 5.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2026.

The principal amount of the unexchanged Original Notes include $8,886 aggregate principal amount of the 5.125% Senior Notes due 2021, $1,740 aggregate principal amount of the 7.750% Senior Notes due 2025, $4,118 aggregate principal amount of the 7.500% Senior Notes due 2028, $4,157 aggregate principal amount of the 5.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 and $1,049 aggregate principal amount of the 5.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2026.

Deferred financing costs and unamortized discounts related to the Cequel term loan, senior notes and secured senior notes aggregated $143,326 at September 30, 2018. The Company is evaluating whether the term loan refinancing and the exchange of notes is deemed an extinguishment of debt and whether any of these costs will be written off in the fourth quarter of 2018.

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Item 2. 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.

The preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and the related disclosure of contingent assets and contingent liabilities. For a complete discussion of the accounting judgments and estimates that we have identified as critical in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements, please refer to our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

Overview

Our Business

We deliver broadband, pay television, telephony services, ~~Wi‑Fi hotspot access,~~ proprietary content and advertising services to approximately 4.9 million residential and business customers. Our footprint extends across 21 states through a fiber‑rich broadband network with approximately ~~8.6~~8.7 million homes passed as of September 30, ~~2017.~~2018. We have two reportable segments: Cablevision and Cequel. Cablevision provides broadband, pay television and telephony services to residential and business customers in and around the New York metropolitan area. Cequel provides broadband, pay television and telephony services to residential and business customers in the ~~south‑central~~south-central United States, with the majority of its customers located in the ten states of Texas, West Virginia, Louisiana, Arkansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Arizona, California, Missouri and Ohio.

~~Recent Transactions~~

~~Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 include the operating results of Cablevision from the date of acquisition, June 21, 2016,~~

On June 21, 2016, Altice USA acquired Cablevision for a total purchase price of approximately $9,958,323 (the "Cablevision Acquisition"). The Altice USA operating results include the operating results of Cablevision from the date of acquisition.

In July 2016, we completed the sale of a 75% interest in Newsday LLC and retained the remaining 25% ownership interest. Effective July 7, 2016, the operating results of Newsday are no longer consolidated with our results and our 25% interest in the operating results of Newsday is recorded on the equity basis.

Key Factors Impacting Operating Results and Financial Condition

Our future performance is dependent, to a large extent, on the impact of direct competition, general economic conditions (including capital and credit market conditions), our ability to manage our businesses effectively, and our relative strength and leverage in the marketplace, both with suppliers and customers. For more information see “Risk ~~Factors,” “Industry Overview”~~Factors” and “Business-Competition” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the ~~Prospectus.~~year ended December 31, 2017.

We derive revenue principally through monthly charges to residential subscribers of our ~~broadband,~~ pay television, broadband, and telephony services. We also derive revenue from ~~equipment rental,~~ DVR, VOD, ~~pay‑per‑view,~~pay-per-view, installation, ~~and~~ home shopping ~~commissions.~~commissions and equipment fees. Our residential pay television, broadband and telephony services accounted for approximately ~~46%~~44%, ~~27%~~30% and 9%7%, respectively, of our consolidated revenue for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2017.~~2018. We also derive revenue from the sale of a wide and growing variety of products and services to both large enterprise and SMB customers, including broadband, telephony, networking and pay television services. For the nine months ended September 30, ~~2017,~~2018, 14% of our consolidated revenue was derived from these business and wholesale services. In addition, we derive revenues from the sale of advertising primarily from time available on the programming carried on our cable television systems, which accounted for approximately 4%5% of our consolidated revenue for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2017.~~2018. Our other revenue for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 accounted for less than 1% of our consolidated revenue.

Revenue ~~increases are derived from~~is impacted by rate increases, ~~increases~~changes in the number of ~~subscribers~~customers to our services, including additional services sold to our existing ~~subscribers,~~customers, programming package ~~upgrades~~changes by our pay television customers, speed tier ~~upgrades~~changes by our broadband customers, and acquisitions of cable systems that result in the addition of new subscribers.

Our ability to increase the number of ~~subscribers~~customers to our services is significantly related to our penetration rates.

We operate in a highly competitive ~~consumer‑driven~~consumer-driven industry and we compete against a variety of broadband, pay television and telephony providers and delivery systems, including broadband communications companies, wireless data and telephony providers, ~~satellite‑delivered~~satellite-delivered video signals, ~~Internet‑delivered~~Internet-delivered video content and broadcast television signals available to residential and business customers in our service areas. Our competitors include AT&T Inc. and its

DirecTV subsidiary, CenturyLink, Inc., DISH Network Corp., Frontier Communications Corp. and ~~Verizon.~~Verizon Communications Inc. Consumers’ selection of an alternate source of service, whether due to economic constraints, technological advances or preference, negatively impacts the demand for our services. For more information on our competitive landscape, see “Risk ~~Factors,” “Industry Overview”~~Factors” and “Business-Competition” included inour Annual Report on Form 10-K for the ~~Prospectus.~~year ended December 31, 2017.

Our programming costs, which are the most significant component of our operating expenses, have increased and are expected to continue to increase primarily as a result of contractual rate increases and new channel launches. See “-Results of Operations” below for more information regarding our key factors impacting our revenues and operating expenses.

Historically, we have made substantial investments in our network and the development of new and innovative products and other service offerings for our customers as a way of differentiating ourselves from our competitors and may continue to do so in the future. We have commenced ~~a five‑year plan to build~~construction on a fiber-to-the-home ("FTTH") network, which will enable us to deliver more than 10 Gbps broadband speeds across our entire ~~Cablevision~~Optimum footprint and part of our ~~Cequel~~Suddenlink footprint. We may incur greater than anticipated capital expenditures in connection with this initiative, fail to realize anticipated benefits, experience delays and business disruptions or encounter other challenges to executing it as planned. See ~~“-Liquidity~~“Liquidity and Capital Resources-Capital Expenditures” for additional information regarding our capital expenditures.

~~Basis of Presentation~~

Altice USA - Comparison of Actual Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 compared to the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 and Comparison of Actual Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 to Pro Forma Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016.

~~The actual results~~Acquisition of Altice USA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and for the three months ended September 30, 2016 include the operating results of Cequel and Cablevision. The actual results of Altice USA for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 include the operating results of Cequel and the operating results of Cablevision for the period from the dateTechnical Services US Corp

As discussed in Note 1 of the ~~Cablevision~~Company's condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company completed the ATS Acquisition ~~June 21, 2016,~~in January 2018. ATS was previously owned by Altice N.V. and a member of ATS's management through ~~September 30, 2016.~~

The unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 presented herein reflect the Cablevision Acquisition as if it had occurred on January 1, 2016. The pro forma results have been prepared based on assumptions deemed appropriate by the Company. The pro forma adjustments include (i) the elimination of incremental costs that were directly related to the Cablevision Acquisition, (ii) the incremental depreciation and amortization that would have been recognized if the Cablevision Acquisition was completed on January 1, 2016 resulting from the step up in fair value of its property, plant and equipment and identifiable intangible assets resulting from the application of business combinations accounting, (iii) the incremental interest resulting from the issuance of debt to funda holding company. As the acquisition ~~net~~is a combination of businesses under common control, the reversal of interest and amortization of deferred financing costs related to the credit facility that was repaid on the date of acquisition and the accretion/ amortization of fair value adjustments associated with the long‑term debt acquired, (iv) the elimination of interest income earned on cash proceeds from the issuance of debt prior to the Cablevision Acquisition and (v) the income tax impact of these pro forma adjustments, and the Cablevision Acquisition.

The unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations are for informational purposes only. We believe that the pro forma information is useful as it provides additional information given the significant impact of the Cablevision acquisition and a reflection of how theCompany combined business performed year over year that is not readily discernible from the actual year over year comparison. We believe that a comparison of the actual results for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 to the pro forma results for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 provides useful information because it reflects the business operations on a more comparable basis. The pro forma consolidated statements of operations are unaudited and do not purport to reflect the results of operations ~~that would have occurred if~~and related assets and liabilities of ATS for all periods since the ~~Cablevision~~ formation of ATS.

Acquisition ~~had been consummated on~~of i24NEWS

In April 2018, Altice N.V. transferred its ownership of i24 US and i24 Europe ("i24NEWS"), Altice N.V.'s 24/7 international news and current affairs channels, to the ~~date indicated above, nor does it purport to represent~~Company for minimal consideration (the "i24 Acquisition"). As the acquisition was a combination of businesses under common control, the Company combined the results of operations and related assets and liabilities of i24NEWS as of April 1, 2018. Operating results for periods prior to April 1, 2018 and the ~~Company for any future dates or periods.~~balance sheet as of December 31, 2017 have not been revised to reflect the combination of i24NEWS as the impact was deemed immaterial.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We define Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as net income (loss) excluding income taxes, income (loss) from discontinued operations, other non-operating income or expenses, loss on extinguishment of debt and write-off of deferred financing costs, gain (loss) on interest rate swap contracts, gain (loss) on derivative contracts,

gain (loss) on investments and sale of affiliate interests, net, interest expense (including cash interest expense), interest income, depreciation and amortization (including impairments), share-based compensation expense or benefit, restructuring expense or credits and transaction expenses. We believe Adjusted EBITDA is an appropriate measure for evaluating the operating performance of the Company. Adjusted EBITDA and similar measures with similar titles are common performance measures used by investors, analysts and peers to compare performance in our industry. Internally, we use revenue and Adjusted EBITDA measures as important indicators of our business performance, and evaluate management’s effectiveness with specific reference to these indicators. We believe Adjusted EBITDA provides management and investors a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our core business and operating results by excluding items that are not comparable across reporting periods or that do not otherwise relate to the Company’s ongoing operating results. Adjusted EBITDA should be viewed as a supplement to and not a substitute for operating income (loss), net income (loss), and other measures of performance presented in accordance with GAAP. Since Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures with similar titles used by other companies.

Results of Operations - Altice USA


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016			2016			Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Historical						Historical			Pro Forma			Historical			2018			2017			2018			2017
Revenue:
Residential:
Pay TV	$	1,054,392		$	1,051,995		$	3,185,610		$	3,168,292		$	1,700,286		$	1,054,667		$	1,069,946		$	3,122,779		$	3,224,987
Broadband	646,094			578,605			1,887,279			1,692,079			1,019,069			729,907			658,278			2,143,730			1,926,816
Telephony	204,753			216,186			624,077			657,279			315,137			161,351			172,479			490,888			531,701
Business services and wholesale	324,760			309,366			968,291			916,065			504,963			344,193			324,642			1,014,671			967,703
Advertising	84,539			88,759			257,255			258,661			138,934			123,066			89,292			320,546			270,154
Other	12,637			15,310			38,680			156,540			32,922			4,617			7,884			19,054			25,781
Total revenue	2,327,175			2,260,221			6,961,192			6,848,916			3,711,311			2,417,801			2,322,521			7,111,668			6,947,142
Operating expenses:
Programming and other direct costs	755,101			738,390			2,272,147			2,266,365			1,177,808			790,533			755,101			2,373,021			2,272,147
Other operating expenses	560,497			660,307			1,767,624			2,187,015			1,050,046			569,070			570,111			1,727,842			1,769,477
Restructuring and other expense	53,448			47,816			142,765			162,491			155,086			16,587			53,448			29,865			142,765
Depreciation and amortization	823,265			670,929			2,138,776			1,918,678			1,085,929
Depreciation and amortization (including impairments)																536,053			823,286			1,827,285			2,138,800
Operating income	134,864			142,779			639,880			314,367			242,442			505,558			120,575			1,153,655			623,953
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(378,103		)	(445,838		)	(1,231,357		)	(1,324,832		)	(1,003,079		)	(388,167		)	(378,105		)	(1,147,552		)	(1,231,357		)
Gain (loss) on investments, net	(18,900		)	24,833			169,888			213,457			83,467
Gain (loss) on investments and sale of affiliate interests, net																111,684			(18,900		)	(182,031		)	169,888
Gain (loss) on derivative contracts, net	(16,763		)	773			(154,270		)	(62,855		)	(26,572		)	(79,628		)	(16,763		)	130,883			(154,270		)
Gain (loss) on interest rate swap contracts	1,051			(15,861		)	12,539			24,380			24,380			(19,554		)	1,051			(64,405		)	12,539
Loss on extinguishment of debt and write-off of deferred financing costs	(38,858		)	—			(600,240		)	(19,948		)	(19,948		)	—			(38,858		)	(41,616		)	(600,240		)
Other income (loss), net	(65		)	2,531			832			7,392			2,548
Loss before income taxes	(316,774		)	(290,783		)	(1,162,728		)	(848,039		)	(696,762		)
Income tax benefit	134,688			118,230			429,664			320,188			101,332
Net loss	(182,086		)	(172,553		)	(733,064		)	(527,851		)	(595,430		)
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(135		)	(256		)	(737		)	108			108
Net loss attributable to Altice USA, Inc. stockholders	$	(182,221	)	$	(172,809	)	$	(733,801	)	$	(527,743	)	$	(595,322	)
Other expense, net																(186		)	(2,984		)	(12,473		)	(9,019		)
Income (loss) before income taxes																129,707			(333,984		)	(163,539		)	(1,188,506		)
Income tax benefit (expense)																(95,968		)	141,550			(29,675		)	439,945
Net income (loss)																33,739			(192,434		)	(193,214		)	(748,561		)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests																(1,186		)	(135		)	(1,039		)	(737		)
Net income (loss) attributable to Altice USA stockholders																$	32,553		$	(192,569	)	$	(194,253	)	$	(749,298	)

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


	Altice USA															Altice USA
	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,									Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016			2016			2018			2017			2018			2017
	Historical						Historical			Pro Forma			Historical
Net loss	$	(182,086	)	$	(172,553	)	$	(733,064	)	$	(527,851	)	$	(595,430	)
Income tax benefit	(134,688		)	(118,230		)	(429,664		)	(320,188		)	(101,332		)
Other expense (income), net (a)	65			(2,531		)	(832		)	(7,392		)	(2,548		)
Net income (loss)																$	33,739		$	(192,434	)	$	(193,214	)	$	(748,561	)
Income tax expense (benefit)																95,968			(141,550		)	29,675			(439,945		)
Other expense, net																186			2,984			12,473			9,019
Loss (gain) on interest rate swap contracts	(1,051		)	15,861			(12,539		)	(24,380		)	(24,380		)	19,554			(1,051		)	64,405			(12,539		)
Loss (gain) on derivative contracts, net (b)	16,763			(773		)	154,270			62,855			26,572
Loss (gain) on investments, net	18,900			(24,833		)	(169,888		)	(213,457		)	(83,467		)
Loss (gain) on derivative contracts, net																79,628			16,763			(130,883		)	154,270
Loss (gain) on investments and sale of affiliate interests, net																(111,684		)	18,900			182,031			(169,888		)
Loss on extinguishment of debt and write-off of deferred financing costs	38,858			—			600,240			19,948			19,948			—			38,858			41,616			600,240
Interest expense, net	378,103			445,838			1,231,357			1,324,832			1,003,079			388,167			378,105			1,147,552			1,231,357
Depreciation and amortization	823,265			670,929			2,138,776			1,918,678			1,085,929			536,053			823,286			1,827,285			2,138,800
Restructuring and other expense	53,448			47,816			142,765			162,491			155,086			16,587			53,448			29,865			142,765
Share-based compensation	15,005			1,670			40,932			26,901			1,670			12,327			15,005			46,176			40,932
Adjusted EBITDA	$	1,026,582		$	863,194		$	2,962,353		$	2,422,437		$	1,485,127		$	1,070,525		$	1,012,314		$	3,056,981		$	2,946,450

~~(a) Includes primarily dividends received on Comcast common stock owned by the Company.~~


~~(b)~~	~~Consists of unrealized and realized losses (gains) due to the change in the fair value of derivative contracts.~~

The following table sets forth certain customer metrics by segment (unaudited):


	September 30, 2017									June 30, 2017									September 30, 2016									September 30, 2018									June 30, 2018									September 30, 2017
	Cablevision			Cequel			Total			Cablevision			Cequel			Total			Cablevision			Cequel			Total			Cablevision			Cequel			Total			Cablevision			Cequel			Total			Cablevision			Cequel			Total
	(in thousands, except per customer amounts)																											(in thousands, except per customer amounts)
Homes passed (a)	5,134			3,443			8,577			5,140			3,430			8,570			5,105			3,389			8,494			5,197.3			3,504.4			8,701.7			5,187.3			3,483.7			8,671.0			5,134.4			3,442.8			8,577.2
Total customer relationships (b)(c)	3,149			1,749			4,898			3,151			1,753			4,904			3,135			1,736			4,871			3,145.9			1,765.3			4,911.2			3,153.5			1,761.6			4,915.1			3,148.9			1,749.2			4,898.1
Residential	2,887			1,642			4,529			2,889			1,648			4,537			2,873			1,636			4,510			2,882.8			1,652.1			4,534.9			2,889.7			1,650.1			4,539.8			2,887.0			1,642.0			4,529.0
SMB	262			107			369			262			106			367			261			100			361			263.1			113.2			376.3			263.8			111.5			375.3			261.9			107.2			369.1
Residential customers:
Pay TV	2,382			1,048			3,430			2,401			1,062			3,463			2,443			1,113			3,556			2,306.6			1,016.2			3,322.8			2,327.3			1,023.6			3,350.9			2,382.2			1,048.0			3,430.2
Broadband	2,653			1,368			4,021			2,646			1,358			4,004			2,603			1,324			3,927			2,682.9			1,413.4			4,096.3			2,681.3			1,400.8			4,082.1			2,653.1			1,367.8			4,020.9
Telephony	1,959			588			2,547			1,954			590			2,544			1,969			594			2,563			1,942.8			590.7			2,533.5			1,949.4			596.1			2,545.6			1,958.8			588.4			2,547.2
Residential triple product customer penetration (d):	64.3		%	25.4		%	50.2		%	64.3		%	25.3		%	50.1		%	65.3		%	25.6		%	50.9		%	63.4		%	25.6		%	49.6		%	63.5		%	25.8		%	49.8		%	64.3		%	25.4		%	50.2		%
Penetration of homes passed (e):	61.3		%	50.8		%	57.1		%	61.3		%	51.1		%	57.2		%	61.4		%	51.2		%	57.3		%	60.5		%	50.4		%	56.4		%	60.8		%	50.6		%	56.7		%	61.3		%	50.8		%	57.1		%
ARPU(f)	$	156.88		$	110.64		$	140.10		$	156.00		$	110.01		$	139.25		$	152.55		$	108.19		$	136.50		$	158.39		$	115.98		$	142.96		$	155.69		$	113.10		$	140.19		$	156.55		$	110.30		$	139.77

(a)

Represents the estimated number of single residence homes, apartments and condominium units passed by the cable distribution network in areas serviceable without further extending the transmission lines. In addition, it includes commercial establishments that have connected to our cable distribution network. For Cequel, broadband services were not available to approximately 100 homes passed and telephony services were not available to approximately 500 homes passed.


(b)	Represents number of households/businesses that receive at least one of the Company's services.

(c)

Customers represent each customer account (set up and segregated by customer name and address), weighted equally and counted as one customer, regardless of size, revenue generated, or number of boxes, units, or outlets. In calculating the number of customers, we count all customers other than inactive/disconnected customers. Free accounts are included in the customer counts along with all active accounts, but they are limited to a prescribed group. Most of these accounts are also not entirely free, as they typically generate revenue through pay-per-view or other pay services and certain equipment fees. Free status is not granted to regular customers as a promotion. In counting bulk residential customers, such as an apartment building, we count each subscribing family unit within the building as one customer, but do not count the master account for the entire building as a customer. We count a bulk commercial customer, such as a hotel, as one customer, and do not count individual room units at that hotel.


(d)	Represents the number of customers that subscribe to three of our services divided by total residential customer relationships.


(e)	Represents the number of total customer relationships divided by homes passed.


(f)	Calculated by dividing the average monthly revenue for the respective quarter (fourth quarter for annual periods) derived from the sale of broadband, pay television and telephony services to residential customers for the respective quarter by the average number of total residential customers for the same period.

~~The following table reflects total net customer increases (decreases) for the periods presented:~~

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
(in thousands)
Total customer relationships (6.1 ) 1.6
6.3
43.5
Residential (7.9 ) (0.7 ) 0.8
34.2
SMB 1.8
2.3
5.5
9.3
Residential customers:
Pay TV (32.5 ) (40.1 ) (104.4 ) (84.5 )
Broadband 16.5
17.5
58.4
88.7
Telephony 3.4
(27.1 ) (11.8 ) (25.7 )

Historical
Three Months Ended September 30,
2017 2016
Cablevision Cequel Eliminations Total Cablevision Cequel Total
Revenue:
Residential:
Pay TV $ 782,214
$ 272,178
$ —
$ 1,054,392
$ 772,886
$ 279,109
$ 1,051,995
Broadband 404,153
241,941
—
646,094
366,166
212,439
578,605
Telephony 172,904
31,849
—
204,753
178,000
38,186
216,186
Business services and wholesale 230,274
94,486
—
324,760
220,352
89,014
309,366
Advertising 67,563
17,456
(480 ) 84,539
67,815
20,944
88,759
Other 7,211
5,426
—
12,637
9,480
5,830
15,310
Total revenue 1,664,319
663,336
(480 ) 2,327,175
1,614,699
645,522
2,260,221
Operating expenses:
Programming and other direct costs 570,995
184,283
(177 ) 755,101
554,370
184,020
738,390
Other operating expenses 390,673
170,127
(303 ) 560,497
493,709
166,598
660,307
Restructuring and other expense 35,364
18,084
—
53,448
45,176
2,640
47,816
Depreciation and amortization 656,102
167,163
—
823,265
481,497
189,432
670,929
Operating income $ 11,185
$ 123,679
$ —
$ 134,864
$ 39,947
$ 102,832
$ 142,779


	Historical																Segment Results
	Nine Months Ended September 30,																Three Months Ended September 30,
	2017									2016							2018									2017
	Cablevision		Cequel		Eliminations			Total		Cablevision			Cequel		Total		Cablevision		Cequel		Eliminations			Total		Cablevision			Cequel		Eliminations			Total
Revenue:
Residential:
Pay TV	$	2,356,230	$	829,380	$	—		$	3,185,610	$	859,932		$	840,354	$	1,700,286	$	783,252	$	271,415	$	—		$	1,054,667	$	798,583		$	271,363	$	—		$	1,069,946
Broadband	1,177,731		709,548		—			1,887,279		406,057			613,012		1,019,069		457,709		272,198		—			729,907		416,972			241,306		—			658,278
Telephony	524,696		99,381		—			624,077		198,282			116,855		315,137		130,494		30,857		—			161,351		140,830			31,649		—			172,479
Business services and wholesale	690,168		278,123		—			968,291		244,685			260,278		504,963		242,305		101,888		—			344,193		230,200			94,442		—			324,642
Advertising	203,351		54,384		(480		)	257,255		75,458			63,476		138,934		105,719		18,107		(760		)	123,066		72,316			17,456		(480		)	89,292
Other	21,366		17,314		—			38,680		14,145			18,777		32,922		2,209		2,408		—			4,617		2,458			5,426		—			7,884
Total revenue	4,973,542		1,988,130		(480		)	6,961,192		1,798,559			1,912,752		3,711,311		1,721,688		696,873		(760		)	2,417,801		1,661,359			661,642		(480		)	2,322,521
Operating expenses:
Programming and other direct costs	1,710,245		562,079		(177		)	2,272,147		616,860			560,948		1,177,808		585,117		206,120		(704		)	790,533		570,995			184,283		(177		)	755,101
Other operating expenses	1,271,971		495,956		(303		)	1,767,624		543,884			506,162		1,050,046		403,445		165,681		(56		)	569,070		401,981			168,433		(303		)	570,111
Restructuring and other expense	105,182		37,583		—			142,765		143,891			11,195		155,086		14,122		2,465		—			16,587		35,364			18,084		—			53,448
Depreciation and amortization	1,641,477		497,299		—			2,138,776		526,057			559,872		1,085,929		378,549		157,504		—			536,053		656,122			167,164		—			823,286
Operating income (loss)	$	244,667	$	395,213	$	—		$	639,880	$	(32,133	)	$	274,575	$	242,442	$	340,455	$	165,103	$	—		$	505,558	$	(3,103	)	$	123,678	$	—		$	120,575

~~The following table sets forth certain operating information by segment on a pro forma basis:~~


							Segment Results
	Pro Forma						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016						2018									2017
	Cablevision		Cequel		Total		Cablevision		Cequel		Eliminations			Total		Cablevision		Cequel		Eliminations			Total
Revenue:
Residential:
Pay TV	$	2,327,938	$	840,354	$	3,168,292	$	2,313,229	$	809,550	$	—		$	3,122,779	$	2,397,233	$	827,754	$	—		$	3,224,987
Broadband	1,079,067		613,012		1,692,079		1,347,486		796,244		—			2,143,730		1,218,504		708,312		—			1,926,816
Telephony	540,424		116,855		657,279		399,714		91,174		—			490,888		432,710		98,991		—			531,701
Business services and wholesale	655,787		260,278		916,065		713,240		301,431		—			1,014,671		689,708		277,995		—			967,703
Advertising	195,185		63,476		258,661		276,343		53,541		(9,338		)	320,546		216,250		54,384		(480		)	270,154
Other	137,763		18,777		156,540		8,697		10,357		—			19,054		8,467		17,314		—			25,781
Total revenue	4,936,164		1,912,752		6,848,916		5,058,709		2,062,297		(9,338		)	7,111,668		4,962,872		1,984,750		(480		)	6,947,142
Operating expenses:
Programming and other direct costs	1,705,417		560,948		2,266,365		1,765,544		616,047		(8,570		)	2,373,021		1,710,245		562,079		(177		)	2,272,147
Other operating expenses	1,680,853		506,162		2,187,015		1,215,981		512,629		(768		)	1,727,842		1,277,204		492,576		(303		)	1,769,477
Restructuring and other expense	151,296		11,195		162,491		25,720		4,145		—			29,865		105,182		37,583		—			142,765
Depreciation and amortization	1,358,806		559,872		1,918,678		1,337,051		490,234		—			1,827,285		1,641,501		497,299		—			2,138,800
Operating income	$	39,792	$	274,575	$	314,367	$	714,413	$	439,242	$	—		$	1,153,655	$	228,740	$	395,213	$	—		$	623,953

Altice USA - Comparison of ~~Actual~~ Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 compared to the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, ~~2016 and Comparison of Actual Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 to Pro Forma Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016.~~

Please see “-Basis of Presentation” for an explanation of why we believe that a comparison of the actual results for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 to the pro forma results for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 provides useful information.2017.

Pay Television Revenue

~~Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Pay television revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 was ~~$1,054,392~~$1,054,667 and ~~$3,185,610,~~$3,122,779, respectively, of which ~~$782,214~~$783,252 and ~~$2,356,230~~$2,313,229 was derived from the Cablevision segment and ~~$272,178~~$271,415 and ~~$829,380~~$809,550 relates to our Cequel segment. Pay television revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2016~~2017 was ~~$1,051,995~~$1,069,946 and ~~$1,700,286~~$3,224,987, respectively, of which ~~$772,886~~$798,583 and ~~$859,932 relates to~~$2,397,233 was derived from the Cablevision segment and ~~$279,109~~$271,363 and ~~$840,354~~$827,754 relates to our Cequel segment. Pay television revenue is derived principally through monthly charges to residential ~~subscribers~~customers of our pay television services. Revenue ~~increases are derived primarily from~~is impacted by rate increases, ~~increases~~changes in the number of ~~subscribers,~~customers, including additional services sold to our existing ~~subscribers,~~customers, and changes in programming ~~package upgrades.~~packages.

Pay television revenue for our Cablevision segment ~~increased $9,328 (1%~~decreased $15,331 (2%) and $84,004 (4%) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively. The decrease for the three months ended September 30, ~~2017 as compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase~~2018 was due primarily to rate increases for certain video services implemented near the end of the fourth quarter of 2016, an increase in pay-per-view revenue and an increase in late fees. Partially offsetting these increases was a decrease in revenue as compared to the prior year due to a decline in pay television ~~customers.~~customers, partially offset by higher average revenue per pay television customer. The decrease for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was due primarily to a decline in pay television customers and lower average revenue per pay television customer.

Pay television revenue for our Cequel segment increased $52 and decreased ~~$6,931~~$18,204 (2%) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively. The increase for the three months ended September 30, ~~2017 as compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease~~2018 was due primarily ~~to a decline in the number of~~from higher average revenue per pay television customers, partially offset by certain rate increases, an increase in pay-per-view revenue, an increase in installation services revenue and an increase in late fees as compared to the prior year period.customer,

~~Actual Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Pro Forma Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

~~Pay~~offset by a decline in pay television ~~revenue~~customers. The decrease for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $3,185,610 compared to $3,168,292 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis. The pro forma increase of $17,318 (1%) is comprised of a pro forma increase of $28,292 (1%) for our Cablevision segment, partially offset by a decrease of $10,974 (1%) for our Cequel segment.

Pay television revenue for our Cablevision segment increased $28,292 (1%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis. The pro forma increase was due primarily to rate increases for certain video services implemented near the end of the fourth quarter of 2016, an increase in late fees and an increase in pay-per-view revenue. Partially offsetting these increases was a decrease in revenue as compared to the prior year due to a decline in pay television customers.

Pay television revenue for our Cequel segment decreased $10,974 (1%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis. The pro forma decrease2018 was due primarily to a decline in ~~the number of~~ pay television customers, ~~and a decrease in premium video services revenue,~~ partially offset by ~~certain rate increases, an increase in installation services~~higher average revenue ~~and an increase in late fees.~~per pay television customer.

We believe our pay television customer declines noted in the table above are largely attributable to competition, particularly from Verizon in our Cablevision footprint and DBS providers in our Cequel footprint, as well as competition from companies that deliver video content over the Internet directly to customers. These factors are expected to continue to impact our ability to maintain or increase our existing customers and revenue in the future.

Broadband Revenue

~~Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Broadband revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 was ~~$646,094~~$729,907 and ~~$1,887,279,~~$2,143,730, respectively, of which ~~$404,153~~$457,709 and ~~$1,177,731~~$1,347,486 was derived from our Cablevision segment and ~~$241,941~~$272,198 and ~~$709,548~~$796,244 was derived from our Cequel segment. Broadband revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2016~~2017 was ~~$578,605~~$658,278 and ~~$1,019,069,~~$1,926,816, respectively, of which ~~$366,166~~$416,972 and ~~$406,057 relates to the~~$1,218,504 was derived from our Cablevision segment and ~~$212,439~~$241,306 and ~~$613,012 relates to~~$708,312 was derived from our Cequel segment. Broadband revenue is derived principally through monthly charges to residential subscribers of our broadband services. Revenue ~~increases are derived primarily from~~is impacted by rate increases, ~~increases~~changes in the number of ~~subscribers,~~customers, including additional services sold to our existing subscribers, and changes in speed ~~tier upgrades.~~tiers.

Broadband revenue for our Cablevision segment increased ~~$37,987~~$40,737 (10%) and $128,982 (11%) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, ~~compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016.~~respectively. The ~~increase was~~increases were due primarily to higher average recurring broadband revenue per broadband customer, primarily driven by certain rate increases and service level changes, and an increase in broadband ~~customers, and an increase in late fees.~~customers.

Broadband revenue for our Cequel segment increased ~~$29,502 (14%~~$30,892 (13%) and $87,932 (12%) for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018, respectively, as compared to the same ~~period~~periods in the prior year. The ~~increase was due primarily to an increase in broadband customers, an increase in rates, an increase resulting from the impact of service level changes, and an increase in late fees.~~

~~Actual Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Pro Forma Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Broadband revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $1,887,279 compared to $1,692,079 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis. On a pro forma basis, broadband revenue increased $195,200 (12%) and is comprised of a pro forma increase of $98,664 (9%) for our Cablevision segment and an increase of $96,536 (16%) for our Cequel segment.

Broadband revenue for our Cablevision segment increased $98,664 (9%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis. The pro forma increase wasincreases were due primarily to higher average recurring broadband revenue per broadband customer, primarily driven by certain rate increases and service level changes, and an increase in broadband ~~customers, and an increase in late fees.~~

Broadband revenue for our Cequel segment increased $96,536 (16%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis. The pro forma increase was due primarily to an increase in broadband customers, an increase in rates, an increase resulting from the impact of service level changes, an increase in residential home networking revenue and an increase in late fees.

customers.

Telephony Revenue

~~Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Telephony revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 was ~~$204,753~~$161,351 and ~~$624,077~~$490,888 of which ~~$172,904~~$130,494 and ~~$524,696~~$399,714 was derived from the Cablevision segment and ~~$31,849~~$30,857 and ~~$99,381~~$91,174 was derived from our Cequel segment. Telephony revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2016~~2017 was ~~$216,186~~$172,479 and ~~$315,137, respectively,~~$531,701 of which ~~$178,000~~$140,830 and ~~$198,282 relates to~~$432,710 was derived from the Cablevision segment and ~~$38,186~~$31,649 and ~~$116,855 relates to~~$98,991 was derived from our Cequel segment. Telephony revenue is derived principally through monthly charges to residential ~~subscribers~~customers of our telephony services. Revenue ~~increases are derived primarily from rate increases, increases~~is impacted by changes in rates for services, changes in the number of ~~subscribers,~~customers, and additional services sold to our existing ~~subscribers.~~customers.

Telephony revenue for our Cablevision segment decreased ~~$5,096 (3%~~$10,336 (7%) and $32,996 (8%) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, ~~compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016.~~respectively. The ~~decrease was~~decreases were due primarily to ~~a decline in international calling and a decline in~~lower average revenue per telephony ~~customers.~~customer.

Telephony revenue for our Cequel segment decreased ~~$6,337 (17%~~$792 (3%) and $7,817 (8%) for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 compared to the three ~~months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease was due primarily to a decline in telephony customers~~ and ~~lower rates offered to customers.~~

~~Actual Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Pro Forma Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

~~Telephony revenue for the~~ nine months ended September 30, 2017, was $624,077 compared to $657,279 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis. On a pro forma basis, telephony revenue decreased $33,202 (5%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the prior year period and is comprised of a pro forma decrease of $15,728 (3%) for our Cablevision segment and a decrease of $17,474 (15%) for our Cequel segment.

~~Telephony revenue for our Cablevision segment decreased $15,728 (3%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis.~~respectively. The ~~pro forma decrease was~~decreases were due primarily to ~~a decline in international calling and a decline in~~lower average revenue per telephony ~~customers.~~

Telephony revenue for our Cequel segment decreased $17,474 (15%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis. The pro forma decrease was due primarily to a decline in telephony customers and lower rates offered to customers.customer.

Business Services and Wholesale Revenue

~~Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Business services and wholesale revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 was ~~$324,760~~$344,193 and ~~$968,291,~~$1,014,671, respectively of which ~~$230,274~~$242,305 and ~~$690,168~~$713,240 was derived from the Cablevision segment and ~~$94,486~~$101,888 and ~~$278,123~~$301,431 was derived from our Cequel segment. Business services and wholesale revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2016~~2017 was ~~$309,366~~$324,642 and ~~$504,963,~~$967,703, respectively of which ~~$220,352~~$230,200 and ~~$244,685 relates to~~$689,708 was derived from the Cablevision segment and ~~$89,014~~$94,442 and ~~$260,278 relates to~~$277,995 was derived from our Cequel segment. Business services and wholesale revenue is derived primarily from the sale of fiber based telecommunications services to the business market, and the sale of broadband, pay television and telephony services to small and medium sized ~~businesses~~business ("SMB"). customers.

Business services and wholesale revenue for our Cablevision segment increased ~~$9,922~~$12,105 (5%) and $23,532 (3%) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, ~~as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016.~~respectively. The ~~increase was~~increases were primarily due to higher average recurring ~~telephony and~~ broadband revenue per SMB customer, higher Ethernet and managed services revenue and an increase in the number of customers, partially offset by reduced traditional voice and data services for commercial customers.

Business services and wholesale revenue for our Cequel segment increased ~~$5,472 (6%~~$7,446 (8%) and $23,436 (8%) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily due to higher commercial rates and customers for broadband services, an increase in certain pay television rates and increases in commercial carrier services.respectively.

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~~Actual Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared~~The increases were primarily due to ~~Pro Forma Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

~~Business~~an increase in customers and higher commercial rates for broadband services and increases in wholesale data and telephony services.

Advertising Revenue

Advertising revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018, net of inter-segment revenue, was ~~$968,291 compared to $916,065 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis. The increase~~$123,066 and $320,546, respectively, of ~~$52,226 (6%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the prior year period is comprised of a pro forma increase of $34,381 (5%) for~~which $105,719 and $276,343 was derived from our Cablevision segment and ~~a pro forma increase of $17,845 (7%) for~~$18,107 and $53,541 was derived from our Cequel segment.

Business services and wholesale revenue for our Cablevision segment increased $34,381 (5%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis. The pro forma increase was primarily due to higher average recurring telephony and broadband revenue per SMB customer and an increase in Ethernet revenue resulting from a larger number of services installed, partially offset by reduced traditional voice and data services for commercial customers.

Business services and wholesale revenue for our Cequel segment increased $17,845 (7%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis. The pro forma increase was primarily due to higher commercial rates and customers for broadband services, an increase in certain pay television rates and increases in commercial carrier services.

~~Advertising Revenue~~

~~Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Advertising revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, net of inter-segment revenue, was ~~$84,539~~$89,292 and ~~$257,255,~~$270,154, respectively, of which ~~$67,563~~$72,316 and ~~$203,351~~$216,250 was derived from our Cablevision segment and $17,456 and $54,384 was derived from our Cequel segment. Advertising revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $88,759 and $138,934, respectively, of which $67,815 and $75,458 relates to the Cablevision segment and $20,944 and $63,476 relates to our Cequel segment. Advertising revenue is primarily derived from the sale of advertising time available on the programming carried on our cable television ~~systems.~~

~~Advertising revenue for our Cablevision segment decreased $252 (0%) for the three months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016.~~

Advertising revenue for our Cequel segment decreased $3,488 (17%) for the three months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease is due to declines in political, autosystems, digital advertising and ~~retail advertising.~~

~~Actual Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Pro Forma Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Advertising revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $257,255, net of inter-segment revenue, compared to $258,661 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis. The pro forma decrease of $1,406 (1%) for the nine months ended September 30, 3017 as compared to the prior year period is comprised of a pro forma increase of $8,166 (4%) for our Cablevision segment, offset by a pro forma decrease of $9,092 (14%) for our Cequel segment.data analytics revenue.

Advertising revenue for our Cablevision segment increased ~~of $8,166 (4%~~$33,403 (46%) and $60,093 (28%) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, ~~as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis.~~respectively. The ~~pro forma increase is~~increases were primarily due ~~primarily~~ to an increase in digital and linear advertising and data analytics revenue.

Advertising revenue for our Cequel segment increased $651 (4%) and decreased ~~$9,092 (14%~~$843 (2%) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, ~~as compared to~~respectively.

Other Revenue

Other revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2016, on a pro forma basis. The pro forma decrease is due to declines in political, auto~~2018 was $4,617 and ~~retail advertising.~~

~~Other Revenue~~

~~Actual Three~~$19,054, respectively, of which $2,209 and ~~Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Actual Three~~$8,697 was derived from our Cablevision segment and ~~Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

$2,408 and $10,357 was derived from our Cequel segment. Other revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 was ~~$12,637~~$7,884 and ~~$38,680,~~$25,781, respectively, of which ~~$7,211~~$2,458 and ~~$21,366~~$8,467 was derived from our Cablevision segment and $5,426 and $17,314 was derived from our Cequel segment. Other revenue includes other miscellaneous revenue streams.

Programming and Other Direct Costs

Programming and other direct costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2016 was $15,310~~2018 amounted to $790,533 and ~~$32,922,~~$2,373,021, respectively,

of which ~~$9,480~~$585,117 and ~~$14,145 relates~~$1,765,544 relate to ~~the~~our Cablevision segment and ~~$5,830~~$206,120 and ~~$18,777 relates~~$616,047 relate to our Cequel segment. ~~Other revenue includes other miscellaneous revenue streams.~~

~~Actual Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Pro Forma Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Other revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $38,680 compared to $156,540 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 on a pro forma basis. The pro forma decrease of $117,860 (75%) for the nine months ended September 30, 3017 as compared to the prior year period is comprised of a pro forma decrease of $116,397 (84%) for our Cablevision segment and a pro forma decrease of $1,463 (8%) for our Cequel segment.

Other revenue for our Cablevision segment decreased of $116,397 (84%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis. The pro forma decrease is due primarily to Cablevision no longer consolidating the operating results of Newsday as a result of the sale of a 75% interest in Newsday, effective July 7, 2016. The Company’s 25% interest in the operating results of Newsday is recorded on the equity method.

~~Other revenue for our Cequel segment decreased of $1,463 (8%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis.~~

~~Programming and Other Direct Costs~~

~~Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Programming and other direct costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 amounted to $755,101 and $2,272,147, respectively, of which $570,995 and $1,710,245 relate to our Cablevision segment and $184,283 and $562,079 relate to our Cequel segment. Programming and other direct costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $738,390 and $1,177,808, respectively, of which $554,370 and $616,860 relates to the Cablevision segment and $184,020 and $560,948 relates to our Cequel segment. Programming and other direct costs include cable programming costs, which are costs paid to programmers (net of amortization of any incentives received from programmers for carriage) for cable content (including costs of VOD and ~~pay‑per‑view)~~pay-per-view) and are generally paid on a per‑~~subscriber~~customer basis. These costs typically rise due to increases in contractual rates and new channel launches and are also impacted by changes in the number of customers receiving certain programming services. These costs also include interconnection, call completion, circuit and transport fees paid to other telecommunication companies for the transport and termination of voice and data services, which typically vary based on rate changes and the level of usage by our customers. These costs also include franchise fees which are payable to the state governments and local municipalities where we operate and are primarily based on a percentage of certain categories of revenue derived from the provision of pay television service over our cable systems, which vary by state and municipality. These costs change in relation to changes in such categories of revenues or rate changes.

The ~~increase~~increases of ~~$16,711 (2%~~$35,432 (5%) and $100,874 (4%) in programming and other direct costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017,~~2018, net of inter-segment eliminations, as compared to the prior year ~~period is~~periods are attributable to the following:



Cablevision segment:	Three Months		Nine Months
Increase primarily in costs of digital media and linear advertising spots for resale	$	10,388	$	32,881
Increase in programming costs due primarily to contractual rate increases, partially offset by lower pay television customers and lower video-on-demand and pay-per-view costs	2,306		16,863
Other net increases (including an increase of $1,400 and $2,666 in costs related to i24NEWS for the three and nine months, respectively)	1,428		5,555
	14,122		55,299

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Cablevision segment:
Increase in programming costs due primarily to contractual rate increases and an increase in pay-per-view costs primarily from an event in August 2017, partially offset by lower pay television customers and lower video-on-demand costs $ 16,517
Increase in costs of digital media advertising spots for resale 5,251
Decrease in call completion and transport costs primarily due to lower level of activity (3,205 )
Decrease in costs primarily related to the sale of Newsday in July 2016 (1,731 )
Other net decreases (207 )
16,625
Cequel segment:
Increase in programming costs due primarily to contractual rate increases and an increase in pay-per-view costs primarily from an event in August 2017, partially offset by lower pay television customers and lower video-on-demand costs 2,057
Decrease in franchise costs due to lower pay television customers (1,113 )
Other net decreases (681 )
263
Inter-segment eliminations (177 )
$ 16,711

~~Actual Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Pro Forma Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Programming and other direct costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 amounted to $2,272,147 compared to $2,266,365 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis, of which $1,710,245 and $1,705,417 relates to the Cablevision segment and $562,079 and $560,948 relates to our Cequel segment.

~~The pro forma increase of $5,782 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, net of inter-segment eliminations, as compared to the prior year period is attributable to the following:~~

Cablevision segment:
Increase in programming costs due primarily to contractual rate increases and an increase in pay-per-view costs primarily from an event in August 2017, partially offset by lower pay television customers and lower video-on-demand costs $ 46,340
Increase in costs of digital media advertising spots for resale 10,761
Decrease in costs primarily related to the sale of Newsday in July 2016 (33,889 )
Decrease in call completion and transport costs primarily due to lower level of activity (15,297 )
Decrease in cost of sales (which includes the bulk sale of handset inventory of $5,445 during the first quarter of 2016) (4,543 )
Other net increases 1,456
4,828
Cequel segment:
Increase in programming costs due primarily to contractual rate increases and an increase in pay-per-view costs primary from an event in August 2017, partially offset by lower pay television customers and lower video-on-demand costs 7,195
Decrease in franchise costs due to lower pay television customers (2,976 )
Decrease in media cost of sales (1,156 )
Net decrease in call completion and interconnection costs due to lower level of activity (1,065 )
Other net decreases (867 )
1,131
Inter-segment eliminations (177 )
$ 5,782



Cequel segment:
Increase in programming costs due primarily to contractual rate increases and new channel launches, partially offset by lower pay television customers and lower video-on-demand and pay-per-view costs	21,965			52,187
Other net increases (decreases)	(128		)	1,781
	21,837			53,968
Inter-segment eliminations	(527		)	(8,393		)
	$	35,432		$	100,874

Programming costs

Programming costs aggregated $654,104 and $1,967,150 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively, and $629,833 and $1,898,100 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, on an actual basis. On a pro forma basis programming costs aggregated $1,844,565 for nine months ended September 30, 2016. Our programming costs increased 3% for the three months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the same period in the prior year and for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the same period in the prior year, on a pro forma basis.respectively. Our programming costs in ~~2017~~2018 will continue to be impacted by changes in programming rates, which we expect to increase by high single digits, and by changes in the number of pay television customers.

Other Operating Expenses

~~Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Other operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 amounted to ~~$560,497,~~$569,070, and ~~$1,767,624,~~$1,727,842, respectively, of which ~~$390,673~~$403,445 and ~~$1,271,971~~$1,215,981 relate to our Cablevision segment and ~~$170,127~~$165,681 and ~~$495,956~~$512,629 relate to our Cequel segment. Other operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2016~~2017 amounted to ~~$660,307~~$570,111, and ~~$1,050,046,~~$1,769,477, respectively, of which ~~$493,709~~$401,981 and ~~$543,884 relates~~$1,277,204 relate to ~~the~~our Cablevision segment and ~~$166,598~~$168,433 and ~~$506,162 relates~~$492,576 relate to our Cequel segment. Other operating expenses include staff costs and employee benefits including salaries of company employees and related taxes, benefits and other employee related ~~expenses.~~expenses, as well as third party labor costs. Other operating expenses also include network management and field service costs, which represent costs associated with the maintenance of our broadband network, including costs of certain customer connections and other costs associated with providing and maintaining services to our customers.

Customer installation and repair and maintenance costs may fluctuate as a result of changes in the level of activities and the utilization of contractors as compared to employees. Also, customer installation costs fluctuate as the portion of our expenses that we are able to capitalize changes. Costs associated with the initial deployment of new customer premise equipment necessary to provide broadband, pay television and telephony services are capitalized (asset-based). ~~In circumstances where~~The redeployment of customer premise equipment ~~tracking~~ is ~~not available, the Company estimates the amount of capitalized installation costs based on whether or not the business or residence had been previously connected to the network, (premise-based).~~expensed as incurred. Network repair and maintenance and utility costs also fluctuate as capitalizable network upgrade and enhancement activity changes.

In connection with the execution of an agreement with ATS in the second quarter of 2017 (see Note 14 of our consolidated financial statements), the Company’s operating results reflect a reduction in employee related expenses due to certain employees becoming employed by ATS and an increase in contractor costs for services provided by ATS. See further details in the table below. The Company anticipates this trend to continue as it plans to transfer certain Cequel employees to ATS later in 2017.

Other operating expenses also include costs related to the operation and maintenance of our call center facilities that handle customer inquiries and billing and collection activities and sales and marketing costs, which include advertising production and placement costs associated with acquiring and retaining customers. These costs vary period to period and certain of these costs, such as sales and marketing, may increase with intense competition. Additionally, other operating expenses include various other administrative costs, including legal fees, and product development costs.

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The ~~decrease~~decreases of ~~$99,810 (15%~~$1,041 and $41,635 (2%) in other operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017,~~2018, net of inter-segment eliminations, as compared to the prior year ~~period is~~periods, including the impact of a net increase related to i24NEWS of $9,285 and $19,408 for the three and nine month periods, are attributable to the following:

Cablevision segment:
Decrease primarily in employee related costs related to the elimination of certain positions (including the impact of the decline in headcount resulting from the ATS agreement), and lower net benefits, partially offset by merit increases $ (126,269 )
Decrease in rent and insurance (including the impact of the decline in headcount resulting from the ATS agreement) (9,693 )
Decrease in repairs and maintenance costs relating to our operations (8,382 )
Decrease in product development costs and product consulting fees (6,368 )
Decrease in costs primarily related to the sale of Newsday in July 2016 (3,788 )
Increase in contractor costs due primarily to the execution of the ATS agreement 43,298
Increase in share-based compensation and long-term incentive plan awards expense 11,298
Other net decreases (3,132 )
(103,036 )
Cequel segment:
Decrease primarily in salaries and benefits related to the elimination of certain positions in connection with the initiatives to simplify the Company's organizational structure, partially offset by a decrease in capitalizable activity (9,891 )
Decrease in insurance costs (1,824 )
Decrease in contract labor costs (295 )
Increase in consulting and professional fees 6,803
Increase in share-based compensation and long-term incentive plan awards expense 4,174
Increase in sales and marketing costs 3,761
Other net increases 801
3,529
Inter-segment eliminations (303 )
$ (99,810 )

~~Actual Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Pro Forma Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Other operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 amounted to $1,767,624 compared to $2,187,015 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis, of which $1,271,971 and $1,680,853 related to our Cablevision segment and $495,956 and $506,162 related to our Cequel segment.

~~The pro forma decrease of $419,391 (19%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, net of inter-segment eliminations, as compared to the prior year period is attributable to the following:~~

Cablevision segment:
Decrease primarily in employee related costs related to the elimination of certain positions (including the impact of the decline in headcount resulting from the ATS agreement), and lower net benefits, partially offset by merit increases $ (336,241 )
Decrease in costs primarily related to the sale of Newsday in July 2016 (95,262 )
Decrease in repairs and maintenance costs relating to our operations (28,649 )
Decrease in product development costs and product consulting fees (25,365 )
Increase in capitalization of certain costs primarily due to a change to the asset-based approach for estimating capitalization (16,471 )
Decrease in rent and insurance (including the impact of the decline in headcount resulting from the ATS agreement) (15,438 )
Increase in contractor costs due primarily to the execution of the ATS agreement 85,443
Increase in sales and marketing costs 21,559
Increase in fees for certain executive services provided by our parent entity (nine months in 2017 compared to approximately six months in 2016) 9,444
Other net decreases (7,902 )
(408,882 )
Cequel segment:
Decrease primarily in salaries and benefits related to the elimination of certain positions in connection with the initiatives to simplify the Company's organizational structure, partially offset by a decrease in capitalizable activity (39,191 )
Decrease in insurance costs (5,433 )
Decrease in contract labor costs (3,260 )
Increase in consulting and professional fees 15,530
Increase in share-based compensation and long-term incentive plan awards expense 14,930
Increase in sales and marketing costs 5,536
Other net increases 1,682
(10,206 )
Inter-segment eliminations (303 )
$ (419,391 )



Cablevision segment:	Three Months			Nine Months
Increase in labor costs and benefits (including costs related to i24NEWS of $6,197), partially offset by an increase in capitalizable activity for the three month period. Decrease in labor costs and benefits, net of costs of $12,609 related to i24NEWS, and an increase in capitalizable activity for the nine month period.	$	11,219		$	(67,413	)
Decrease in insurance costs	(419		)	(8,351		)
Decrease in management fee relating to certain executive, administrative and managerial services provided to Cablevision from Altice N.V. prior to separation in June 2018	(5,000		)	(6,104		)
Increase in marketing costs	2,796			8,673
Increase (decrease) in share-based compensation and long-term incentive plan awards expense	(2,059		)	5,627
Increase in commissions in connection with the New York Interconnect business	3,868			4,620
Increase (decrease) in repairs and maintenance costs relating to our operations	(594		)	4,221
Other net decrease	(8,347		)	(2,496		)
	1,464			(61,223		)
Cequel segment:
Decrease primarily in labor costs, partially offset by lower capitalizable activity	(2,417		)	(10,823		)
Decrease in share-based compensation and long-term incentive plan awards expense	(885		)	(4,330		)
Decrease in management fee relating to certain executive, administrative and managerial services provided to Cequel from Altice N.V. prior to separation in June 2018	(2,500		)	(3,146		)
Increase in marketing costs	2,382			19,090
Increase (decrease) in repairs and maintenance costs relating to our operations	(2,549		)	2,691
Other net increase	3,217			16,571
	(2,752		)	20,053
Inter-segment eliminations	247			(465		)
	$	(1,041	)	$	(41,635	)

Restructuring and Other Expense

~~Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Restructuring and other expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017 of~~2018 amounted to $16,587 and $29,865, respectively, ($14,122 and $25,720 for our Cablevision segment and $2,465 and $4,145 for our Cequel segment) as compared to $53,448 and $142,765 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, ($35,364 and $105,182 for our Cablevision segment and $18,084 and $37,583 for our Cequel segment) ~~as compared to $47,816 and $155,086 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 ($45,176 and $143,891 for our Cablevision segment and $2,640 and $11,195 for our Cequel segment)~~. These amounts primarily relate to costs incurred in connection with severance and other employee related costs resulting from headcount reductions related to initiatives which commenced in 2016 that are intended to simplify the Company's organizational structure. We currently anticipate that additional restructuring expenses will be recognized as we continue to analyze our organizational structure.

~~Actual Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Pro Forma Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Restructuring and other expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $142,765 ($105,182 for our Cablevision segment and $37,583 for our Cequel segment) compared to $162,491 ($151,296 for our Cablevision segment and $11,195 for our Cequel segment) for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis.

Restructuring and other expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as well as for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 primarily relate to severance and other employee related costs resulting from headcount reductions related to initiatives which commenced in 2016 that are intended to simplify the Company’s organizational structure. Restructuring and other expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 related to Cablevision includes adjustments related to prior restructuring plans of $2,299 on a pro forma basis, respectively.

Depreciation and Amortization

~~Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Depreciation and amortization for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 amounted to ~~$823,265~~$536,053 and ~~$2,138,776,~~$1,827,285, respectively, of which ~~$656,102~~$378,549 and ~~$1,641,477~~$1,337,051 relates to our Cablevision segment and ~~$167,163~~$157,504 and ~~$497,299~~$490,234 relates to our Cequel segment. Depreciation and amortization for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2016~~2017 amounted to ~~$670,929~~$823,286 and ~~$1,085,929,~~$2,138,800, respectively, of which ~~$481,497~~$656,122 and ~~$526,057~~$1,641,501 relates to ~~the~~our Cablevision segment and ~~$189,432~~$167,164 and ~~$559,872~~$497,299 relates to our Cequel segment.

Depreciation and amortization for our Cablevision segment ~~increased of $174,605 (36%~~decreased $277,573 (42%) and $304,450 (19%) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, ~~as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016.~~respectively. The ~~increase is~~decreases are due primarily to ~~the acceleration of amortization on its trade name~~certain fixed assets and intangible assets ~~in connection with the announcement, on May 23, 2017,~~becoming fully depreciated or amortized. These decreases were partially offset by depreciation of ~~the adoption of a global brand that will replace the Optimum brand in the future, as well as depreciation on~~ new asset additions.

Depreciation and amortization for our Cequel segment decreased ~~$22,269 (12%~~$9,660 (6%) and $7,065 (1%) for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease is due primarily to lower amortization expense for certain intangible assets that are being amortized using an accelerated method, partially offset by an increase resulting from revisions made to the fair value of assets acquired resulting from the finalization in the fourth quarter of 2016 of the purchase price allocation in connection with the Cequel Acquisition.

~~Actual Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Pro Forma Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

~~Depreciation~~ and ~~amortization for the~~ nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively. The decreases are due primarily to certain fixed assets and intangible assets becoming fully depreciated or amortized. These decreases were partially offset by depreciation of new asset additions.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA amounted to ~~$2,138,776 compared to $1,918,678,~~$1,070,525 and $3,056,981 for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2016, on a pro forma basis. The pro forma increase~~2018, respectively, of ~~$220,098 (11%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared~~which $742,164 and $2,112,751 relates to ~~the prior year period is comprised of a $282,671 (21%) pro forma increase for~~ our Cablevision segment ~~partially offset by a pro forma decrease of $62,573 (11%) for~~and $328,361 and $944,230 relates to our Cequel segment. The pro forma increase for our Cablevision segment is primarily due to the acceleration of amortization on its trade name intangible assets in connection with the announcement, on May 23, 2017, of the adoption of a global brand that will replace the Optimum brand in the future, as well as depreciation on new asset additions. For Cequel, the decrease is due primarily to lower amortization expense for certain intangible assets that are being amortized using an accelerated method, partially offset by an increase resulting from revisions made to the fair value of assets acquired resulting from the finalization in the fourth quarter of 2016 of the purchase price allocation in connection with the Cequel Acquisition.

~~Adjusted EBITDA~~

~~Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Adjusted EBITDA amounted to ~~$1,026,582~~$1,012,314 and ~~$2,962,353~~$2,946,450 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, of which ~~$714,206~~$699,938 and ~~$2,019,923~~$2,004,020 relates to our Cablevision segment and $312,376 and $942,430 relates to our Cequel segment. Adjusted EBITDA amounted to $863,194 and $1,485,127 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, of which $567,711 and $638,906 relates to the Cablevision segment and $295,483 and $846,221 relates to our Cequel segment.

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that is defined as net ~~loss~~income (loss) excluding income taxes, ~~loss~~income (loss) from discontinued operations, ~~other~~ non-operating income or expenses, loss on extinguishment of debt and write-off of deferred financing costs, gain (loss) on interest rate swap contracts, gain (loss) on derivative contracts, gain (loss) on investments and sale of affiliate interests, net, interest expense (including cash interest expense), interest income, depreciation and amortization (including impairments), ~~share-~~

~~based~~share-based compensation expense or benefit, restructuring expense or credits and transaction expenses. See reconciliation of net loss to adjusted EBITDA above.

~~For~~The increases in adjusted EBITDA of our Cablevision segment ~~adjusted EBITDA increased $146,495 (26%)~~ for the three months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 as compared to the ~~same~~prior year period ~~in the prior year. The increases are~~was due ~~primarily~~ to ~~increases~~an increase in revenue, ~~and decreases~~partially offset by an increase in operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization expense, restructuring expense, share-based compensation and ~~other~~transaction expenses) as discussed above. The increases in adjusted EBITDA of our Cablevision segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the prior year period was due to an increase in revenue and a decrease in operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization expense, restructuring expense, share-based ~~compensation)~~compensation and transaction expenses).

~~For~~The increases in adjusted EBITDA of our Cequel segment ~~adjusted EBITDA increased $16,893 (6%~~for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the prior year periods were due primarily to an increase in revenue, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization expense, restructuring expense, share-based compensation and transaction expenses) as discussed above.

Interest Expense, net

Interest expense, net was $388,167 and $378,105, for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, and $1,147,552 and $1,231,357, for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The increase of $10,062 (3%) and ~~$96,209 (11%~~decrease of $83,805 (7%) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the same periods in the prior year. The increases are due primarily to increases in revenue and decreases in operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization, restructuring expense and other expenses and share-based compensation).

~~Actual Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Pro Forma Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $2,962,353 compared to $2,422,437 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis. The pro forma increase of $539,916 (22%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the prior year period consists of a pro forma increase of $443,707 (28%) for our Cablevision segment and a pro forma increase of $96,209 (11%) for our Cequel segment. The pro forma increases for the three and nine months were due primarily to increases in revenue and decreases in operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization, restructuring and other expense and share‑based compensation), as discussed above.

~~Interest Expense, net~~

~~Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Interest expense, net was $378,103 and $445,838, for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, and $1,231,357 and $1,003,079 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and includes interest on debt issued to finance the Cablevision Acquisition and Cequel Acquisition, as well as interest on debt assumed in connection with these acquisitions.

~~The decrease of $67,735 (15%) and an increase of $228,278 (23%) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017~~2018 as compared to the prior year periods isare attributable to the following:

Three Months Nine Months
Ended September 30, 2017
Increase (decrease) due to changes in average debt balances and interest rates on our indebtedness and collateralized debt $ (73,710 ) $ 222,971
Lower (higher) interest income (557 ) 11,414
Other net increases (decreases), primarily amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discounts 6,532
(6,107 )
$ (67,735 ) $ 228,278

~~Actual Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Pro Forma Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Interest expense, net amounted to $1,231,357 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and $1,324,832 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis. The pro forma decrease of $93,475 (7%) as compared to the prior year period is attributable to the following:

Decrease due to decline in average debt balances and interest rates on our indebtedness and collateralized debt $ (94,917 )
Lower interest income 867
Other net decreases, primarily amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discounts 575
$ (93,475 )



	Three Months			Nine Months

Decrease due to changes in average debt balances and interest rates on our indebtedness and collateralized debt	$	(808	)	$	(114,205	)
Higher interest income	(466		)	(8,470		)
Other net increases, primarily amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discounts	11,336			38,870
	$	10,062		$	(83,805	)

See "Liquidity and Capital Resources" discussion below for a detail of our borrower groups.

Gain ~~(loss)~~(Loss) on Investments ~~net~~

~~Actual Three~~ and ~~Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~Sale of Affiliate Interests, net

Gain (loss) on investments, net for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 of $111,684 and $(182,031), respectively, and $(18,900) and $169,888 ~~and $24,833 and $83,467~~ for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2016~~2017 consists primarily of the increase (decrease) in the fair value of Comcast common stock owned by the Company for the ~~period.~~periods. The effects of these gains or losses are partially offset by the losses and gains on the related equity derivative contracts, net described below.

~~Actual Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Pro Forma Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

~~Gain on investments, net~~ The amount for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2017 amounted $169,888 compared~~2018 includes a net gain of $17,281 related to ~~$213,457 for~~ the ~~nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis, assuming the Cablevision Acquisition occurred on January 1, 2016~~sale of investments and consists primarily of the increase in the fair value of Comcast common stock owned by the Company. The effects of these gains are partially offset by the losses on the related equity derivative contracts, net described below.affiliate interests.

Gain ~~(loss)~~(Loss) on Derivative Contracts, net

~~Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Gain (loss) on derivative contracts, net for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 amounted to ~~$(16,763)~~$(79,628) and ~~$(154,270) compared to $773~~$130,883, respectively and ~~$(26,572)~~ for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2016,~~2017 amounted to $(16,763) and $(154,270), respectively, and ~~consists of~~include realized and unrealized ~~and realized~~ gains or losses due to the change in fair value of equity derivative contracts relating to the Comcast common stock owned by the Company. The effects of these gains or losses are offset by gains and losses on investment securities pledged as collateral, which are included in gain (loss) on investments, net discussed above. The loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 also includes the realized loss on the settlement of certain put-call options, as well as the loss resulting from the change in the fair value on the put-call contracts aggregating $72,365.

~~Actual Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Pro Forma Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Loss on derivative contracts, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $154,270 compared to $62,855 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, on a pro forma basis, assuming the Cablevision Acquisition occurred on January 1, 2016 and consists of unrealized and realized losses due to the change in fair value of equity derivative contracts relating to the Comcast common stock owned by the Company. The loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 also includes the realized loss on the settlement of certain put-call options, as well as the loss resulting from the change in the fair value on the put-call contracts aggregating $72,365.

Gain ~~(loss)~~(Loss) on ~~interest rate swap contracts~~Interest Rate Swap Contracts

Gain (loss) on interest rate swap contracts was $(19,554) and $(64,405) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively, and $1,051 and $12,539 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, ~~as compared to $(15,861) and $24,380 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.~~respectively. These amounts represent the increase or decrease in fair value of ~~the fixed to floating~~ interest rate swaps entered into by our Cequel segment in September 2016. The objective of these swaps is to cover the exposure to changes in the market interest rate of the $1,500,000 principal amount of the Cequel 2026 Senior Secured Notes.swaps. These swap contracts are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

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

Loss on extinguishment of debt and write-off of deferred financing costs amounted to $41,616 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and includes the write-off of unamortized discount and deferred financing costs and the premium paid in connection with early redemption of the Cequel 2020 Notes in the second quarter of 2018 and the write-off of unamortized premium and deferred financing costs and the premium paid in connection with early redemption of the $750,000 7.75% Cablevision senior notes due in April 2018 in the first quarter of 2018.

Loss on extinguishment of debt and write-off of deferred financing costs amounted to $38,858 and $600,240 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and includes the premium of $513,723 related to the notes payable to affiliates and related parties that were converted into shares of the Company’s common stock, $18,976 related to the ~~Cablevision Extension Amendment~~CSC Holdings credit facility extension amendment and the redemption of senior notes, and $28,684 related to the Cequel ~~Extension Amendment~~credit facility extension amendment and the redemption of senior notes and $38,858 ~~relating~~related primarily to a premium paid from the prepayment of principal on certain senior notes outstanding.

~~Loss on extinguishment~~Income Tax Benefit/Expense

The Company recorded income tax expense of ~~debt amounted to $19,948~~$95,968 and $29,675 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively. Included in the income tax expense for each period was an expense of $49,052 as a result of the revaluation of the Company's deferred tax liability in connection with tax law changes in the State of New Jersey. Absent this item, the effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2018 would have been 36%. For the nine months ended September 30, ~~2016~~2018, the tax benefit was more than offset by the $49,052 expense recorded in the period. The tax expense was calculated based upon the actual effective tax rate for the year-to-date period. The Company determined this to represent the best estimate of the annual effective tax rate in light of the magnitude of the expected income and ~~related~~the significant permanent differences.

Pursuant to the ~~repayment and termination~~enactment of the ~~Cequel credit facility.~~

~~Income~~ Tax ~~Benefit~~

~~Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared~~Cuts & Jobs Act ("Tax Reform"), effective on January 1, 2018, the corporate federal income tax rate was reduced to ~~Actual Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~21% from 35%. The Company is subject to Tax Reform’s limitation on interest deductibility which is based on a limit calculated without regard to depreciation or amortization through 2021. The resulting interest deduction that is deferred can be carried forward indefinitely. Nevertheless, as is the case with any future deductible temporary difference, management will continue to evaluate realizability to determine whether a valuation allowance is required as a result of these limitations. Therefore a valuation allowance may need to be recorded in the future subject to the relative levels of future interest expense versus taxable income.

The Company recorded income tax benefit of ~~$134,688~~$141,550 and ~~$429,664~~$439,945 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, ~~respectively,~~ reflecting ~~an effective tax rate of 43% and 37%, respectively. Nondeductible share-based compensation expense for~~ the ~~three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 reduced income tax benefit by $6,002 and $16,373, respectively.~~

~~Actual Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Pro Forma Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016~~

Income tax benefit for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $429,664, reflecting an effective tax rate of 37%. Nondeductible share-based compensation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 reduced income tax benefit by $16,373.

Income tax benefit on a pro forma basis amounted to $320,188 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. In 2016, there was no state income tax benefit on the pre-Merger accrued interest at Finco, resulting in additional deferred tax expense of $18,542 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

~~In general, the Company is required to use an~~ estimated annual effective tax rate ~~to measure the income tax expense or benefit recognized in an interim period. The estimated annual effective tax rate is revised on a quarterly basis~~of approximately 42% and therefore may be different from the rate used in a prior interim period. In addition, certain items included in income tax expense as well as the tax impact of certain items included in pretax income from continuing operations must be treated as discrete items. The income tax expense or benefit associated with these discrete items is fully recognized in the interim period in which the items occur.37%, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Altice USA has no operations independent of its subsidiaries, Cablevision and ~~Cequel, which are funded separately.~~Cequel. Funding for our subsidiaries has generally been provided by cash flow from their respective operations, cash on hand and borrowings under their revolving credit facilities and the proceeds from the issuance of securities and borrowings under syndicated term loans in the capital markets. Our decision as to the use of cash generated from operating activities, cash on hand, borrowings under the revolving credit facilities or accessing the capital markets has been based upon an ongoing review of the funding needs of the business, the optimal allocation of cash resources, the timing of cash flow generation and the cost of borrowing under the revolving credit facilities, debt securities and syndicated term loans. We manage our business to a long-term net leverage ratio target of 4.5x to 5.0x. We calculate our consolidated net leverage ratio as net debt to L2QA EBITDA (Adjusted EBITDA for the two most recent consecutive fiscal quarters multiplied by 2.0).

We expect to utilize free cash flow and availability under the revolving credit facilities, as well as future refinancing transactions, to further extend the maturities of, or reduce the principal on, our debt obligations. The timing and terms of any refinancing transactions will be subject to, among other factors, market conditions. Additionally, we may, from time to time, depending on market conditions and other factors, use cash on hand and the proceeds from other borrowings to repay the outstanding debt securities through open market purchases, privately negotiated purchases, tender offers, or ~~redemption provisions.~~redemptions.

We believe existing cash balances, operating cash flows and availability under our revolving credit facilities will provide adequate funds to support our current operating plan, make planned capital expenditures and fulfill our debt service

requirements for the next twelve months. However, our ability to fund our operations, make planned capital expenditures, make scheduled payments on our indebtedness and repay our indebtedness depends on our future operating performance

and cash flows and our ability to access the capital markets, which, in turn, are subject to prevailing economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond our control. ~~Our collateralized debt maturing in the next 12 months will be settled with proceeds from monetization contracts entered into pursuant to the Synthetic Monetization Closeout discussed below.~~ However, competition, market disruptions or a deterioration in economic conditions could lead to lower demand for our products, as well as lower levels of advertising, and increased incidence of customers' inability to pay for the services we provide. These events would adversely impact our results of operations, cash flows and financial position. Although we currently believe that amounts available under the revolving credit facilities will be available when, and if, needed, we can provide no assurance that access to such funds will not be impacted by adverse conditions in the financial markets or other conditions. The obligations of the financial institutions under the revolving credit facilities are several and not joint and, as a result, a funding default by one or more institutions does not need to be made up by the others.

In the longer term, we do not expect to be able to generate sufficient cash from operations to fund anticipated capital expenditures, meet all existing future contractual payment obligations and repay our debt at maturity. As a result, we will be dependent upon our continued access to the capital and credit markets to issue additional debt or equity or refinance existing debt obligations. We ~~will need~~intend to raise significant amounts of funding over the next several years to fund capital expenditures, repay existing obligations and meet other obligations, and the failure to do so successfully could adversely affect our business. If we are unable to do so, we will need to take other actions including deferring capital expenditures, selling assets, seeking strategic investments from third parties or reducing or eliminating stock repurchases or discretionary uses of cash.

~~Initial Public Offering~~

In June 2017, the Company completed its IPO of 71,724,139 shares of its Class A common stock (12,068,966 shares sold by the Company and 59,655,173 shares sold by existing stockholders) at a price to the public of $30.00 per share, including the underwriters full exercise of their option to purchase 7,781,110 shares to cover overallotments. The Company’s Class A common stock began trading on June 22, 2017, on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “ATUS”.

In connection with the sale of its Class A common stock, the Company received proceeds of approximately $362,069, before deducting the underwriting discount and expenses directly related to the issuance of the securities of $13,609. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares by the selling stockholders. In July 2017, the Company used approximately $350,120 of the proceeds to fund the redemption of $315,779 principal amount of 10.875%~~senior notes that mature in 2025 issued by CSC Holdings, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and the related call premium of approximately $34,341.~~

Debt Outstanding

The following tables summarize the carrying value of our outstanding debt, net of eliminations, deferred financing costs, discounts and premiums (excluding accrued interest), as well as interest expense.

As of September 30, 2017
Cablevision Cequel Altice USA Eliminations Total
Debt outstanding:
Credit facility debt $ 4,123,792
$ 1,253,110
$ —
$ —
$ 5,376,902
Senior guaranteed notes 2,290,748
—
—
—
2,290,748
Senior secured notes —
2,569,559
—
—
2,569,559
Senior notes and debentures (a) 8,230,325
2,762,543
—
—
10,992,868
Capital lease obligations 14,388
1,845
—
—
16,233
Notes payable (includes $43,706 related to collateralized debt) 76,442
3,083
—
—
79,525
Subtotal 14,735,695
6,590,140
—
—
21,325,835
Notes payable to affiliates and related parties —
—
—
—
—
Collateralized indebtedness relating to stock monetizations (a) 1,314,788
—
—
—
1,314,788
Total debt $ 16,050,483
$ 6,590,140
$ —
$ —
$ 22,640,623
Interest expense:
Credit facility debt, senior notes, capital leases and notes payable $ 779,265
$ 308,788
$ 4,888
$ (4,882 ) $ 1,088,059
Notes payable to affiliates and related parties —
—
90,405
—
90,405
Collateralized indebtedness and notes payable relating to stock monetizations (a) 54,266
—
—
—
54,266
Total interest expense $ 833,531
$ 308,788
$ 95,293
$ (4,882 ) $ 1,232,730



	As of September 30, 2018
	Cablevision		Cequel		Total
Debt outstanding:
Credit facility debt	$	4,980,221	$	1,241,272	$	6,221,493
Senior guaranteed notes	3,284,419		—		3,284,419
Senior secured notes	—		2,573,423		2,573,423
Senior notes and debentures	6,686,729		2,811,167		9,497,896
Subtotal	14,951,369		6,625,862		21,577,231
Capital lease obligations	20,057		1,394		21,451
Notes payable	42,810		34,281		77,091
Subtotal	15,014,236		6,661,537		21,675,773
Collateralized indebtedness relating to stock monetizations (a)	1,400,398		—		1,400,398
Total debt	$	16,414,634	$	6,661,537	$	23,076,171

Interest expense:	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Credit facility debt, senior notes, capital leases and notes payable	$	792,319	$	317,218	$	1,109,537
Collateralized indebtedness relating to stock monetizations (a)	47,858		—		47,858
Total interest expense	$	840,177	$	317,218	$	1,157,395

(a)

This indebtedness is collateralized by shares of Comcast common stock. We intend to settle this debt by (i) delivering shares of Comcast common stock and the related equity contracts or (ii) delivering cash from the net proceeds on new monetization ~~contracts, or (iii) delivering cash from the proceeds of monetization contracts entered into pursuant to the Synthetic Monetization Closeout discussed below.~~contracts.

The following table provides details of our outstanding credit facility debt as of September 30, ~~2017:~~2018:


	Maturity Date	Interest Rate	Principal		Carrying Value (a)		Maturity Date	Interest Rate	Principal		Carrying Value (a)
Cablevision:
CSC Holdings Revolving Credit Facility (b)	$20,000 on October 9, 2020, remaining balance on November 30, 2021	4.49%	$	1,175,000	$	1,149,024	$20,000 on October 9, 2020, remaining balance on November 30, 2021	5.40%	$	575,000	$	554,908
CSC Holdings Term Credit Facility	July 17, 2025	3.48%	2,992,500		2,974,768
CSC Holdings Term Loan Facility							July 17, 2025	4.41%	2,962,500		2,946,318
CSC Holdings Incremental Term Loan Facility							January 25, 2026	4.66%	1,496,250		1,478,995
Cequel:
Revolving Credit Facility (c)	November 30, 2021	—	—		—		$65,000 on November 30, 2021, and remaining balance on April 5, 2023	—%	—		—
Term Credit Facility	July 28, 2025	3.49%	1,261,838		1,253,110
Term Loan Facility							July 28, 2025	4.49%	1,249,188		1,241,272
			$	5,429,338	$	5,376,902			$	6,282,938	$	6,221,493


(a)	Carrying amounts are net of unamortized discounts and deferred financing costs.


(b)	At September 30, ~~2017, $123,473~~2018, $139,929 of the revolving credit facility was restricted for certain letters of credit issued on behalf of the Company and ~~$1,001,527~~$1,585,071 of the facility was undrawn and available, subject to covenant limitations.


(c)	At September 30, ~~2017, $16,575~~2018, $7,636 of the revolving credit facility was restricted for certain letters of credit issued on behalf of the Company and ~~$333,425~~$342,364 of the facility was undrawn and available, subject to covenant limitations.

Payment Obligations Related to Debt

As of September 30, ~~2017,~~2018, total amounts payable by us in connection with our outstanding obligations, ~~(giving effect to the Extension Amendment discussed below),~~ including related interest, as well as ~~notes payable to affiliates and related parties,~~ capital lease obligations, notes payable, and the value deliverable at maturity under monetization contracts are as follows:


	Cablevision (a)		Cequel		Total		Cablevision (a)		Cequel		Total

2017	$	217,983	$	89,865	$	307,848
2018	2,607,892		379,744		2,987,636		$	207,754	$	139,353	$	347,107
2019	1,468,595		377,393		1,845,988		1,631,374		447,062		2,078,436
2020	1,393,295		1,427,053		2,820,348		1,538,521		414,523		1,953,044
2021	4,494,253		1,560,775		6,055,028		4,036,257		1,663,689		5,699,946
2022							1,525,348		349,050		1,874,398
Thereafter	12,189,577		5,259,730		17,449,307		13,960,675		6,575,521		20,536,196
Total	$	22,371,595	$	9,094,560	$	31,466,155	$	22,899,929	$	9,589,198	$	32,489,127

(a)

Includes ~~$1,583,479~~$1,550,609 related to the Company's ~~obligations~~collateralized indebtedness (including related interest) ~~in connection with monetization contracts it has entered into.~~. This indebtedness is collateralized by shares of Comcast common stock. We intend to settle this debt by (i) delivering shares of Comcast common stock and the related equity contracts or (ii) delivering cash from the net proceeds on new monetization ~~contracts, or (iii) delivering cash from the proceeds of monetization contracts entered into pursuant to the Synthetic Monetization Closeout discussed below.~~contracts.

CSC Holdings Restricted Group

CSC Holdings and those of its subsidiaries which conduct ~~our~~its broadband, pay television and telephony services operations, as well as Lightpath, which provides Ethernet-based data, Internet, voice and video transport and managed services to the business market, comprise the "Restricted Group" as they are subject to the covenants and restrictions of the credit facility and indentures governing the notes and debentures issued by CSC Holdings. In addition, the Restricted Group is also subject to the covenants of the debt issued by Cablevision.

Sources of cash for the Restricted Group include primarily cash flow from the operations of the businesses in the Restricted Group, borrowings under its credit facility and issuance of securities in the capital markets, contributions from its parent, and, from time to time, distributions or loans from its subsidiaries. The Restricted Group's principal uses of cash include:

capital spending, in particular, the capital requirements associated with the upgrade of its digital broadband, pay television and telephony services, including costs to build a FTTH network and enhancements to its service offerings such as a broadband wireless network (WiFi); debt service, including distributions made to Cablevision to service interest expense and principal repayments on its debt securities; other corporate expenses and changes in working capital; and investments that it may fund from time to time.

Cablevision Credit Facilities

On October 9, 2015, Finco, which merged with and into CSC Holdings on June 21, 2016, entered into a senior secured credit facility, which currently provides U.S. dollar term loans currently in an aggregate principal amount of $3,000,000 ($~~2,992,500~~2,962,500 outstanding at September ~~30,2017)~~30, 2018) (the “CVC Term Loan Facility”, and the term loans extended under the CVC Term Loan Facility, the “CVC Term Loans”) and U.S. dollar revolving loan commitments in an aggregate principal amount of $2,300,000 (the “CVC Revolving Credit Facility” and, together with the CVC Term Loan Facility, the “CVC Credit Facilities”), which are governed by a credit facilities agreement entered into by, inter alios, CSC Holdings certain lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and security agent (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified on June 20, 2016, June 21, 2016, July 21, 2016, September 9, 2016, December 9, 2016, ~~and~~ March 15, 2017 and January 12, 2018, respectively, and as further amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “CVC Credit Facilities Agreement”).

~~During the nine months ended September 30, 2017,~~In January 2018, CSC Holdings borrowed ~~$1,350,000~~$150,000 under its revolving credit facility ~~($500,000~~and entered into a new $1,500,000 incremental term loan facility (the "Incremental Term Loan") under its existing CVC Credit Facilities Agreement. The Incremental Term Loan was ~~used~~priced at 99.50% and will mature on January 25, 2026. The Incremental Term Loan is comprised of eurodollar borrowings or alternate base rate borrowings, and bears interest at a rate per annum equal to ~~make cash distributions~~the adjusted LIBO rate or the alternate base rate, as applicable, plus the applicable margin, where the applicable margin is (i) with respect to ~~its stockholders)~~any alternate base rate loan, 1.50% per annum and ~~made voluntary repayments aggregating~~(ii) with respect to any eurodollar loan, 2.50% per annum. See discussion below regarding use of proceeds from the Incremental Term Loan.

~~$350,256 with cash on hand. In October 2017, CSC Holdings~~The Company made a voluntary repayment of $600,000 under ~~its~~the CSC Holdings revolving credit facility ~~of $50,000. This amount was reclassified from long term debt to current debt on~~in January 2018.

In July 2018, the ~~consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2017.~~

~~On October 31, 2017,~~Company borrowed $575,000 under the CSC Holdings ~~made a voluntary repayment under its~~ revolving credit facility agreement and used a portion of ~~$500,000.~~the proceeds to repay the $500,000 principal amount of senior notes due July 15, 2018.

The Company was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the CVC Credit Facilities Agreement as of September 30, ~~2017.~~2018.

See Note 9 to our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and our current report on Form 8-K as of May 21, 2018 for further information regarding the CVC Credit Facilities Agreement.

Incremental CSC Holdings Term Loan Facility

In October 2018, in connection with its intention to combine the Suddenlink and Cablevision businesses under a single credit silo, the Company commenced an exchange of senior and senior secured notes (see below) and successfully entered into a new $1,275,000 7-year senior secured term loan maturing January 2026 (the “Senior Secured Term Loan B”), providing for the refinancing of the entire principal amount of loans under Cequel’s existing Term Loan Facility and other transaction costs related to the credit silo combination. The new Senior Secured Term Loan B will have a margin of 2.25% over LIBOR and was issued with an original issue discount of 25 basis points.

On October 15, 2018, CSC Holdings made a voluntary repayment under its revolving credit facility of $125,000.

Cequel Credit Facilities

On June 12, 2015, Altice US Finance I Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cequel, entered into a senior secured credit facility which currently provides U.S. dollar term loans in an aggregate principal amount of $1,265,000 ($~~1,261,838~~1,249,188 outstanding at September 30, ~~2017)~~2018) (the “Cequel Term Loan Facility” and the term loans extended under the Cequel Term Loan Facility, the “Cequel Term Loans”) and U.S. dollar revolving loan commitments in an aggregate principal amount of $350,000 (the “Cequel Revolving Credit Facility” and, together with the Cequel Term Loan Facility, the “Cequel Credit Facilities”) which are governed by a credit facilities agreement entered into by, inter alios, Altice US

Finance I Corporation, certain lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and security agent (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified on October 25, 2016, December 9, 2016, ~~and~~ March 15, 2017, and March 22, 2018 and as further amended, restated, supplemented or modified from time to time, the “Cequel Credit Facilities Agreement”).

The Company was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the Cequel Credit Facilities Agreement as of September 30, ~~2017.~~2018.

Senior Notes

~~In September, the Company repaid the remaining $400,000~~Cablevision Notes

On April 15, 2010, Cablevision issued $750,000 aggregate principal amount of ~~8.625%~~its 7 3/4% Senior Notes due 2018 (the "CVC 2018 Notes") and $500,000 aggregate principal amount of its 8% Senior Notes due 2020. On September ~~2017 from borrowings~~27, 2012, Cablevision issued $750,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5 7/8% Senior Notes due 2022 ($649,024 principal outstanding at September 30, 2018). The CVC 2018 Notes were repaid in February 2018.

As of September 30, 2018, Cablevision was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the indentures under which the Cablevision Notes were issued.

CSC Holdings Notes

CSC Holdings Senior Guaranteed Notes

On October 9, 2015, Finco issued $1,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its ~~revolving credit facility.~~6 5/8% Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2025 (the "CSC 2025 Senior Guaranteed Notes"). CSC Holdings assumed the obligations as issuer of the CSC 2025 Senior Guaranteed Notes upon the merger of Finco and CSC Holdings on June 21, 2016. On September 23, 2016, CSC Holdings issued $1,310,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5 1/2% Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2027.

In ~~July 2017,~~January 2018, CSC Holdings issued $1,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5 3/8% senior guaranteed notes due February 1, 2028 (the "2028 Guaranteed Notes"). The 2028 Guaranteed Notes are senior unsecured obligations and rank pari passu in right of payment with all of the ~~Company used approximately $350,120~~existing and future senior indebtedness, including the existing senior notes and the Credit Facilities and rank senior in right of ~~the~~payment to all of existing and future subordinated indebtedness.

The proceeds from the ~~Company's IPO discussed above,~~2028 Guaranteed Notes, together with proceeds from the Incremental Term Loan (discussed above), borrowings under the CVC revolving credit facility and cash on hand, were used in February 2018 to repay $300,000 principal amount of CSC Holdings' senior notes due in February 2018 and $750,000 principal amount of Cablevision senior notes due in April 2018 and a portion was used to fund the ~~redemption~~dividend of ~~$315,779~~$1,499,935 to the Company's stockholders on June 6, 2018.

As of September 30, 2018, CSC Holdings was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the indentures under which the CSC Holdings senior guaranteed notes were issued.

CSC Holdings Senior Notes

On February 6, 1998, CSC Holdings issued $300,000 aggregate principal amount of ~~senior notes that mature~~its 7 7/8% Senior Debentures which matured and were repaid in ~~2025 issued by~~February 2018. On July 21, 1998, CSC Holdings ~~a wholly-owned subsidiary~~issued $500,000 aggregate principal amount of ~~the Company,~~its 7 5/8% Senior Debentures which matured and ~~the related call premium~~were repaid in July 2018. On February 12, 2009, CSC Holdings issued $526,000 aggregate principal amount of ~~approximately $34,341. See Note 9 of our consolidated financial statements for further details.~~

~~In April 2017, the Company redeemed $500,000 of the 8.625%~~its 8 5/8% Senior Notes due 2019 and 8 5/8% Series B Senior Notes due 2019. On November 15, 2011, CSC Holdings issued $1,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 6 3/4% Senior Notes due 2021 and 6 3/4% Series B Senior Notes due 2021. On May 23, 2014, CSC Holdings issued $750,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5 1/4% Senior Notes due 2024 and 5 1/4% Series B Senior Notes due 2024.

On October 9, 2015, Finco issued $1,800,000 aggregate principal amount of its 10 1/8% Senior Notes due 2023 (the "CSC 2023 Senior Notes") and $2,000,000 ($1,684,221 principal amount outstanding at September ~~2017 issued by Cablevision from proceeds~~30, 2018) of its 10 7/8% Senior Notes due 2025 (the "CSC 2025 Senior Notes). CSC Holdings assumed the obligations as issuer of the CSC 2023 Senior Notes and the CSC 2025 Senior Notes upon the merger of Finco and CSC Holdings ~~Term Loan pursuant to~~on June 21, 2016.

As of September 30, 2018, CSC Holdings was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the ~~March 15, 2017 amendment.~~indentures under which the CSC Holdings senior notes were issued.

Cequel Notes

Cequel Senior Secured Notes

On June 12, 2015, Altice US Finance I Corporation issued $1,100,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5 3/8% Senior Secured Notes due 2023. On April 26, 2016, Altice US Finance I Corporation issued $1,500,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2026.

As of September 30, 2018, Cequel was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the indentures under which the Cequel senior secured notes were issued.

Cequel Senior Notes

On October 25, 2012, Cequel Capital Corporation and Cequel Communications Holdings I, LLC (collectively, the "Cequel Senior Notes Co-Issuers") issued $500,000 aggregate principal amount of their 6 3/8% Senior Notes due 2020 (the "Cequel 2020 Senior Notes"). On December 28, 2012, the Cequel Senior Notes Issuers issued an additional $1,000,000 aggregate principal amount of their Cequel 2020 Senior Notes. In April 2017, the Company redeemed $450,000 of the ~~6.375%~~Cequel 2020 Senior Notes ~~due September 15, 2020 issued by Cequel and Cequel Capital~~ from proceeds of the Cequel Term Loan pursuant to the March 15, 2017 amendment. In April 2018, the remaining principal amount of the notes outstanding of $1,050,000 were repaid from proceeds of new senior notes issued (see discussion below).

On May 16, 2013, the Cequel Senior Notes Co-Issuers issued $750,000 aggregate principal amount of their 5 1/8% Senior Notes due 2021. On September 9, 2014, the Cequel Senior Notes Co-Issuers issued $500,000 aggregate principal amount of their 5 1/8% Senior Notes due 2021.

On June 12, 2015, Altice US Finance II Corporation issued $300,000 aggregate principal amount of its 7 3/4% Senior Notes due 2025 (the "Cequel 2025 Senior Notes"). Following the Cequel Acquisition, Altice US Finance II Corporation was merged into Cequel and the Cequel 2025 Senior Notes became the obligation of the Cequel Senior Notes Co-Issuers.

Also on June 12, 2015, Altice US Finance S.A., an indirect subsidiary of Altice, issued $320,000 principal amount of 7 3/4% Senior Notes due 2025 (the "Cequel Holdco Notes"), the proceeds from which were placed in escrow, to finance a portion of the purchase price for the Cequel Acquisition. The Cequel Holdco Notes were automatically exchanged into an equal aggregate principal amount of Cequel 2025 Senior Notes during the second quarter of 2016.

In April 2018, Cequel Communications Holdings I, LLC and Cequel Capital Corporation, each an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, issued $1,050,000 aggregate principal amount of 7 1/2% senior notes due April 1, 2028. The proceeds of these notes were used in April 2018 to redeem the $1,050,000 aggregate principal amount of 6 3/8% senior notes due September 15, 2020.

As of September 30, 2018, Cequel was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the indentures under which the Cequel senior notes were issued.

Senior Notes Exchange

5853

tendered and not validly withdrawn a majority of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of each of the 5.375% Secured Notes due 2023 and 5.500% Secured Notes due 2026 (the “Minimum Tender Condition”).

Capital Expenditures

The following tables provide details of the Company's capital expenditures:


	Three Months Ended September 30,												Three Months Ended September 30,
	2017						2016						2018						2017
	Cablevision		Cequel		Total		Cablevision		Cequel		Total		Cablevision		Cequel		Total		Cablevision		Cequel		Total
Customer premise equipment	$	61,272	$	26,552	$	87,824	$	38,236	$	42,999	$	81,235	$	72,970	$	39,598	$	112,568	$	61,599	$	26,552	$	88,151
Network infrastructure	99,414		21,391		120,805		51,768		26,278		78,046		87,492		42,304		129,796		50,534		21,391		71,925
Support and other	35,255		17,810		53,065		39,257		15,227		54,484		40,447		14,362		54,809		35,501		17,810		53,311
Business services	32,653		9,289		41,942		21,554		12,837		34,391		16,417		20,937		37,354		32,653		9,289		41,942
Capital purchases (cash basis)	$	228,594	$	75,042	$	303,636	$	150,815	$	97,341	$	248,156	$	217,326	$	117,201	$	334,527	$	180,287	$	75,042	$	255,329
Capital purchases (including accrued not paid) ~~(a)~~	$	199,662	$	90,656	$	290,318	$	134,177	$	82,550	$	216,727	$	262,095	$	130,403	$	392,498	$	192,391	$	90,656	$	283,047


~~(a)~~	~~The Cablevision 2017 amount excludes advance payments aggregating $41,036 made to ATS for the FTTH project.~~

Nine Months Ended September 30,
2017 2016 Pro forma 2016 (a)
Cablevision Cequel Total Cablevision Cequel Total Cablevision Cequel Total
Customer premise equipment $ 160,242
$ 78,885
$ 239,127
$ 38,276
$ 121,007
$ 159,283
$ 106,694
$ 121,007
$ 227,701
Network infra-structure 210,312
67,375
277,687
51,872
44,700
96,572
201,124
44,700
245,824
Support and other 102,031
39,882
141,913
39,257
28,451
67,708
107,581
28,451
136,032
Business services 77,646
26,925
104,571
21,560
32,603
54,163
65,697
32,603
98,300
Capital purchases (cash basis) $ 550,231
$ 213,067
$ 763,298
$ 150,965
$ 226,761
$ 377,726
$ 481,096
$ 226,761
$ 707,857
Capital purchases (including accrued not paid) (b) $ 470,103
$ 211,230
$ 681,333
$ 144,425
$ 236,338
$ 380,763
$ 479,288
$ 236,338
$ 715,626



	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2018						2017
	Cablevision		Cequel		Total		Cablevision		Cequel		Total
Customer premise equipment	$	192,791	$	81,179	$	273,970	$	161,440	$	78,885	$	240,325
Network infrastructure	180,931		103,748		284,679		164,213		67,375		231,588
Support and other	107,507		46,815		154,322		102,553		39,882		142,435
Business services	73,254		46,599		119,853		77,646		26,925		104,571
Capital purchases (cash basis)	$	554,483	$	278,341	$	832,824	$	505,852	$	213,067	$	718,919
Capital purchases (including accrued not paid)	$	582,628	$	303,577	$	886,205	$	466,760	$	211,230	$	677,990


~~(a)~~	~~Reflects capital expenditures on a pro forma basis as if the Cablevision Acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2016.~~


~~(b)~~	~~The Cablevision 2017 amount excludes advance payments aggregating $41,036 made to ATS for the FTTH project.~~

Customer premise equipment includes expenditures for set-top boxes, cable modems, routers and other equipment that is placed in a customer's home, as well as ~~customer~~ installation ~~costs.~~costs for placing the assets into service. Network infrastructure includes: (i) scalable infrastructure, such as headend equipment, (ii) line extensions, such as fiber/coaxial cable, amplifiers, electronic equipment, make-ready and design engineering, and (iii) upgrade and rebuild, including costs to modify or replace existing fiber/coaxial cable networks, including enhancements. Support and other capital expenditures includes costs associated with the replacement or enhancement of non-network assets, such as office equipment, buildings and vehicles. Business services

capital expenditures include primarily equipment, installation, support, and other costs related to our fiber based telecommunications business.

Cash Flow Discussion

~~Continuing Operations - Altice USA~~

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities amounted to ~~$1,216,993~~$1,770,262 for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 compared to ~~$530,928~~$1,282,432 for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2016.~~ 2017. The 2018 cash provided by operating activities resulted from $1,910,357 of income before depreciation and amortization and non-cash items, an increase in liabilities related to interest rate swap contracts of $62,549, an increase in deferred revenue of $56,326, and a net increase in amounts due to affiliates of $7,203, partially offset by a net decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $112,699, an increase in accounts receivable of $111,446 and an increase in other assets of $42,028.

The 2017 cash provided by operating activities resulted from ~~$1,652,776~~$1,625,070 of income before depreciation and amortization and non-cash items, ~~and~~ an increase in deferred revenue of $9,382, partially offset by $250,284 resulting from a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses, ~~of $273,888,~~ a net decrease of $40,355 in amounts due to affiliates, ~~of $97,440, a net increase in current and other assets of $64,285 and~~ a decrease in the liability related to interest rate swap contracts of ~~$9,552.~~

~~The 2016 cash provided by operating activities resulted from $408,397 of income before depreciation and amortization and non-cash items~~$9,552, and an increase in ~~accounts payable, accrued expenses~~current and ~~deferred revenue aggregating $150,430, partially offset by an increase of $3,519 in~~ other assets ~~and a decrease in liability related to interest rate swap contracts~~ of ~~$24,380.~~$51,829.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 was ~~$834,047~~$842,396 compared to ~~$9,353,957~~$789,668 for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2016.~~ 2017. The 2018 investing activities consisted primarily of capital expenditures of $832,824, and other net cash payments of $9,572.

The 2017 investing activities consisted primarily of capital expenditures of ~~$763,298,~~$718,919, payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $43,608, and $27,141 in other ~~net~~ cash payments.

The 2016 investing activities consisted primarily of payments for the Cablevision Acquisition of $8,988,774, capital expenditures of $377,726 and an increase in other investments of $2,866, partially offset by net proceeds from the sale of affiliate interests and from the disposal of assets of $13,825 and $1,584, respectively.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities amounted to ~~$290,703~~$771,881 for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 compared to ~~net cash provided by financing activities of $2,005,411~~$320,320 for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2016.~~2017. In ~~2017,~~2018, the Company's financing activities consisted primarily of ~~repayments of credit facility debt of $3,684,668,~~the redemption and repurchase of senior notes, including premiums and fees of ~~$1,729,400, dividend distributions~~$2,623,756, dividends to stockholders of ~~$839,700,~~$1,499,935, the purchase of common stock pursuant to a share repurchase program of $226,803, the repayment of credit facility debt of $635,738, payments of collateralized indebtedness and related derivatives of $516,513, contingent payment for acquisition of $30,000, additions to deferred financing costs of $21,570, and other net cash payments of $9,440, partially offset by proceeds from credit facility debt of $2,217,500, proceeds from the issuance of senior notes of $2,050,000, proceeds from collateralized indebtedness of $516,513, contributions from noncontrolling interests of $5,995 and net proceeds from notes payable of $1,866.

In 2017, the Company's financing activities consisted primarily of proceeds from credit facility debt of $5,602,425 and collateralized indebtedness of $662,724, proceeds from IPO, net of fees of $348,460, contributions from noncontrolling interests of $50,800, and proceeds from the issuance of notes payable of $24,649, partially offset by repayments of credit facility debt of $3,684,668, redemption of senior notes, including premiums and fees of $1,729,400, dividends to stockholders of $919,317, repayments of collateralized indebtedness and related derivative contracts of $654,989, principal payments on capital lease obligations of $11,518 and additions to deferred financing costs of $9,486 and distributions to noncontrolling interests of $335, partially offset by proceeds from credit facility debt of $5,602,425, proceeds from collateralized indebtedness of $662,724, net proceeds from the Company's IPO of $348,460, proceeds from notes payable of $24,649, and contributions from stockholders of $1,135.$9,486.

In 2016, the Company's financing activities consisted of proceeds from credit facility debt of $2,195,256, proceeds from notes payable to affiliates and related parties of $1,750,000, issuance of senior notes and debentures of $1,310,000, proceeds from collateralized indebtedness of $179,388, and contribution from stockholders of $1,246,498, partially offset by repayments credit facility debt of $4,327,466, additions to deferred financing costs of $193,705, repayment of collateralized indebtedness and related derivative contracts of $143,102, principal payments on capital lease obligations of $11,376 and excess tax benefit on share based awards of $82.

Settlements of Collateralized Indebtedness

The following table summarizes the settlement of the Company's collateralized indebtedness relating to Comcast shares that ~~was~~were settled by delivering cash equal to the collateralized loan value, net of the value of the related equity derivative contracts during the nine months ended September 30, ~~2017:~~2018:

Number of shares (a) 21,477,618
Collateralized indebtedness settled $ (617,151 )
Derivative contracts settled (37,838 )
(654,989 )
Proceeds from new monetization contracts 662,724
Net cash payment $ 7,735

~~______________________~~


~~(a)~~	~~Share amounts are adjusted for the 2 for 1 stock split in February 2017.~~



Number of shares (a)	16,139,868
Collateralized indebtedness settled	$	(516,537	)
Derivatives contracts settled	24
	(516,513		)
Proceeds from new monetization contracts	516,513
Net cash proceeds	$	—

In April 2017, the Company entered into new monetization contracts related to 32,153,118 shares of Comcast common stock held by Cablevision, which synthetically reversed the then existing contracts related to these shares (the "Synthetic Monetization Closeout"). As the then existing collateralized debt ~~matures,~~matured, the Company ~~will settle~~settled the contracts with proceeds received from the new monetization contracts. The new monetization contracts mature on April 28, 2021. The new monetization contracts provide the Company with downside protection below the hedge price of $35.47 and upside benefit of stock price appreciation up to $44.72 per share. In connection with the execution of these contracts, the Company recorded (i) the fair value of the equity derivative contracts of $64,793 (in a net asset position), (ii) notes payable of $111,657, representing the fair value of the existing equity derivative contracts, in a liability position, and (iii) a discount on debt of $46,864.

Commitments and Contingencies

As of September 30, ~~2017,~~2018, the Company's commitments and contingencies ~~for continuing operations~~ not reflected in the Company's balance sheet ~~increased~~decreased to approximately ~~$8,313,000~~$7,465,000 as compared to approximately ~~$7,733,000~~$9,069,000 at December 31, ~~2016.~~2017. This ~~increase~~decrease relates primarily to payments made pursuant to programming commitments, offset by renewed multi-year programming agreements entered into during the nine months ended September 30, ~~2017, net~~2018.

Common Stock Repurchase

On June 8, 2018, the Company's Board of ~~payments made pursuant~~Directors authorized the repurchase of up to ~~programming commitments.~~

~~Other Events~~

~~Dividends~~$2.0 billion of Altice USA Class A common stock. Under the repurchase program, shares of Altice USA Class A common stock may be purchased from time to time in the open market and ~~Distributions~~

~~The Company made~~may include trading plans entered into with one or more brokerage firms in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Size and timing of these purchases will be determined based on market conditions and other factors. Funding for the repurchase program will be met with cash ~~distributions of $839,700 during~~on hand and/or borrowings under the ~~nine months ended~~Company's revolving credit facilities. Through September 30, ~~2017, $500,000~~2018, the Company repurchased an aggregate of ~~which were funded with proceeds from borrowings under CSC Holdings' revolving credit facility.~~13,219,909 shares for a total purchase price of $240,799. These acquired shares have been retired and the associated cost was recorded in paid-in capital in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Recently Issued But Not Yet Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In ~~May 2017,~~August 2018, the ~~FASB~~Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ~~ASU~~Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. ~~2017‑09, Compensation- Stock Compensation (Topic 718). ASU No. 2017‑09 provides clarity and guidance on which changes~~2018-14, Changes to the ~~terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity~~Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans, which amends ASC 715 to ~~apply modification accounting in Topic 718.~~clarify certain disclosure requirements related to defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans. ASU ~~No. 2017‑09~~2018-14 becomes effective for the Company on January 1, ~~2018 with~~2022, although early adoption ~~permitted and will be applied prospectively.~~is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2017-14 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

~~In March 2017,~~

Also in August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. ~~2017‑07 Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715). ASU No. 2017‑07~~2018-15, Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract, which requires upfront implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement (or hosting arrangement) that ~~an employer disaggregate~~is a service contract to be amortized to hosting expense over the ~~service cost component from~~term of the ~~other components of net benefit cost. It also provides guidance on how to present~~arrangement, beginning when the ~~service cost component and the other components of net benefit cost in the income statement and what~~module or component of ~~net benefit cost~~the hosting arrangement is ~~eligible~~ready for ~~capitalization.~~its intended use. ASU ~~No. 2017‑07~~2018-14 becomes effective for the Company on January 1, ~~2018 with~~2020, although early adoption ~~permitted and will be applied retrospectively.~~is permitted. . The

Company ~~has not yet completed~~is currently in the ~~evaluation~~process of evaluating the ~~effect~~impact that the adoption of ASU No. ~~2017‑07~~2018-15 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017‑01, Business Combinations (Topic 805), Clarifying the Definition of a Business, which amends Topic 805 to interpret the definition of a business by adding guidance to assist in evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The new guidance becomes effective for the Company on January 1, 2018 with early adoption permitted and will be applied prospectively.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments which clarifies how entities should classify certain cash receipts and cash payments on the statement of cash flows. ASU No. 2016-15 also clarifies how the predominance principle should be applied when cash receipts and cash payments have aspects of more than one class of cash flows. The new guidance becomes effective for the Company on January 1, 2018 with early adoption permitted and will be applied retrospectively. The Company has not yet completed the evaluation of the effect that ASU No. 2016-15 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases,, which increases transparency and comparability by recognizing a lessee’s rights and obligations resulting from leases by recording them on the balance sheet as lease assets and lease liabilities. The new guidance becomes effective for the Company on January 1, ~~2019 with early adoption permitted and will be applied using~~2019. Although the ~~modified retrospective method. The~~ Company has not yet completed ~~the~~its evaluation of the ~~effect that ASU No. 2016-02~~guidance, or quantified its impact, the Company believes the most significant impact will ~~have~~be the recognition of right of use assets and liabilities on its consolidated balance sheet. The Company expects its lease obligations designated as operating leases (as disclosed in Note 8 to the audited consolidated financial ~~statements.~~

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10), Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. ASU No. 2016-01 modifies how entities measure certain equity investments and also modifies the recognition of changesstatements in ~~the fair value of financial liabilities measured under the fair value option. Entities~~its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K) will be required to measure equity investments that do not result in consolidation and are not accounted for under the equity method at fair value and recognize any changes in fair value in net income. For financial liabilities measured using the fair value option, entities will be required to record changes in fair value caused by a change in instrument-specific credit risk (own credit risk) separately in other comprehensive income. ASU No. 2016-01 becomes effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. The Company has not yet completed the evaluation of the effect that ASU No. 2016-01 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, requiring an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. ASU No. 2014-09 will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in GAAP when it becomes effective and allows the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14 that approved deferring the effective date by one year so that ASU No. 2014-09 would become effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. The FASB also approved, in July 2015, permitting the early adoption of ASU No. 2014-09, but not before the original effective date for the Company of January 1, 2017.

In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, in order to clarify the Codification and to correct any unintended application of the guidance. These items are not expected to have a significant effectreported on the current accounting standard. The amendments in this update affect the guidance in ASU No. 2014-09, which is not yet effective. ASU No. 2014-09 will be effective January 1, 2018 for the Company, reflecting the one-year deferral. Early adoption of the standard is permitted but not before the original effective date. Companies can transition to the standard either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date ofconsolidated balance sheets upon adoption. The Company is also evaluating other potential lease arrangements of the business, including arrangements that have been previously disclosed as a contractual commitment. The Company has established a team to implement the standard and is currently in the process of collecting and validating lease data and implementing a software solution. In addition, the Company is assessing practical expedients and policy elections offered by the standard, and is evaluating its processes and internal controls to meet the ~~impact that the adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements~~guidance’s accounting, reporting and selecting the method of transition to the new standard. The Company currently expects the adoption to impact the timing of the recognition of residential installation revenue and the recognition of commission expenses.disclosure requirements.


Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

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

Equity Price Risk

We are exposed to market risks from changes in certain equity security prices. Our exposure to changes in equity security prices stems primarily from the shares of Comcast common stock we hold. We have entered into equity derivative contracts consisting of a collateralized loan and an equity collar to hedge our equity price risk and to monetize the value of these securities. These contracts, at maturity, are expected to offset declines in the fair value of these securities below the hedge price per share while allowing us to retain upside appreciation from the hedge price per share to the relevant cap price. The contracts' actual hedge prices per share vary depending on average stock prices in effect at the time the contracts were executed. The contracts' actual cap prices vary depending on the maturity and terms of each contract, among other factors. If any one of these contracts is terminated prior to its scheduled maturity date due to the occurrence of an event specified in the contract, we would be obligated to repay the fair value of the collateralized indebtedness less the sum of the fair values of the underlying stock and equity collar, calculated at the termination date. As of September 30, ~~2017,~~2018, we did not have an early termination shortfall relating to any of these contracts.

The underlying stock and the equity collars are carried at fair value on our condensed consolidated balance sheet and the collateralized indebtedness is carried at its principal value, net of discounts and, as of December 31, 2017, the unamortized fair value adjustment for contracts that existed at the date of the Cablevision Acquisition. The fair value adjustment is being amortized over the term of the related indebtedness. The carrying value of our collateralized indebtedness amounted to ~~$1,314,788~~$1,400,398 at September 30, ~~2017.~~2018. At maturity, the contracts provide for the option to deliver cash or shares of Comcast common stock, with a value determined by reference to the applicable stock price at maturity.

As of September 30, ~~2017,~~2018, the fair value and the carrying value of our holdings of Comcast common stock aggregated ~~$1,652,917.~~$1,521,045. Assuming a 10% change in price, the potential change in the fair value of these investments would be approximately ~~$165,292.~~$152,105. As of September 30, ~~2017,~~2018, the net fair value and the carrying value of the equity collar component of the equity derivative contracts entered into to partially hedge the equity price risk of our holdings of

Comcast common stock aggregated ~~$52,488,~~$21,379, a net ~~liability~~asset position. For the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017,~~2018, we recorded a net gain (loss) of ~~$55,602~~$(79,628) and ~~$(81,905),~~$130,883, respectively, related to our outstanding equity derivative contracts and recorded an unrealized gain (loss) of ~~$(18,900)~~$111,684 and ~~$169,888,~~$(199,312), respectively, related to the Comcast common stock that we held.

Fair Value of Equity Derivative Contracts

Fair value as of December 31, 2016, net liability position $ (2,202 )
Fair value of new equity derivative contracts 31,619
Change in fair value, net (81,905 )
Fair value as of September 30, 2017, net liability position $ (52,488 )



Fair Value of Equity Derivative Contracts
Fair value as of December 31, 2017, net liability position	$	(109,504	)
Change in fair value, net	130,883
Fair value as of September 30, 2018, net asset position	$	21,379

The maturity, number of shares deliverable at the relevant maturity, hedge price per share, and the lowest and highest cap prices received for the Comcast common stock monetized via an equity derivative prepaid forward contract are summarized in the following table:

Hedge Price Cap Price (b)
# of Shares Deliverable (a) Maturity per Share (a) Low High

5,337,750 2017 $29.52 $ 35.42
$ 35.42
16,139,868 2018 $30.84-$33.61 $ 37.00
$ 40.33
21,477,618 2021 $29.25- $35.47 $ 43.88
$ 44.80



		Hedge Price	Cap Price (b)
# of Shares Deliverable	Maturity	per Share (a)	Low		High

42,955,236	2021	$29.25- $35.47	$	43.88	$	44.80


(a)	Represents the price below which we are provided with downside protection and above which we retain upside appreciation. Also represents the price used in determining the cash proceeds payable to us at inception of the contracts.


(b)	Represents the price up to which we receive the benefit of stock price appreciation.

Fair Value of Debt:

At September 30, ~~2017,~~2018, the fair value of our fixed rate debt of ~~$19,025,318~~$17,776,233 was higher than its carrying value of ~~$17,247,487~~$16,833,227 by ~~$1,777,831.~~$943,006. The fair value of these financial instruments is estimated based on reference to quoted market prices for these or comparable securities. Our floating rate borrowings bear interest in reference to current LIBOR-based market rates and thus their principal values approximate fair value. The effect of a hypothetical 100 basis point decrease in interest rates prevailing at September 30, ~~2017~~2018 would increase the estimated fair value of our fixed rate debt by ~~$365,429~~$571,987 to ~~$19,390,747.~~$18,348,220. This estimate is based on the assumption of an immediate and parallel shift in interest rates across all maturities.

~~Put/Call Options~~

In the third quarter of 2017, the Company entered into a put-call contract that expires in the third quarter of 2018 whereby the Company sold a put option and purchased a call option with the same strike price. In connection with this transaction, the Company provided cash collateral of approximately $45,000 at September 30, 2017, which reflects the aggregate difference between the strike price and the closing price of the underlying shares and is reflected as restricted cash in our consolidated balance sheet. The fair value of the put-call contract of $48,326 as of September 30, 2017 is reflected in liabilities under derivative contracts on the Company’s balance sheet. For the three months ended September 30, 2017, $72,365 ~~was recorded in the statement of operations as a loss on derivative contracts which reflected a change in the fair value of the put-call contract of~~ ~~$48,326 and a realized loss on the settlement of certain put-call options of $24,039.~~ ~~In October 2017, the Company settled the remaining put-call options and recognized an incremental loss of approximately $25,000.~~

Interest Rate Risk

In May 2018, the Company entered into two interest rate swap contracts whereby one contract converts the interest rate on $2,970,000 of the CSC Holdings Term Loan Facility from a one-month LIBO rate to a three-month LIBO rate minus 0.226% and the second contract converts the interest rate on $1,496,250 of the CSC Holdings Incremental Term Loan from a one month LIBO rate to a three-month LIBO rate minus 0.226%. The objective of these swaps is to potentially pay a lower interest rate than what the Company can elect under the terms of the CSC Holdings Credit Facilities Agreement.

In April 2018, the Company entered into an interest rate swap contract which converts the interest rate on $1,255,513 of the Cequel Term Loan B from a one month LIBO rate to a three-month LIBO rate minus 0.225%. The objective of this swap is to potentially pay a lower interest rate than what the Company can elect under the terms of the Cequel Credit Facilities Agreement.

In June 2016, ~~Altice US Finance I Corporation~~a subsidiary of Cequel entered into two fixed to floating interest rate swaps. One fixed to floating interest rate swap is converting $750,000 from a fixed rate of 1.6655% to six-month LIBOR and a second tranche of $750,000 from a fixed rate of 1.68% to six-month LIBOR. The objective of these swaps is to ~~cover~~adjust the ~~exposure~~proportion of ~~the 2026 Senior Secured Notes~~total debt that is subject to ~~changes in the market~~fixed and variable interest ~~rate.~~rates.

These swap contracts are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, the changes in the fair value of these interest rate swap contracts are recorded through the statement of operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2017,~~2018, the Company recorded a ~~gain~~loss on interest rate swap contracts of ~~$1,051~~$19,554 and ~~$12,539,~~$64,405, respectively.

As of September 30, ~~2017,~~2018, our outstanding interest rate swap contracts in a liability position had an aggregate fair value and carrying value of ~~$69,271~~$143,719 reflected in ~~“liabilities~~“Liabilities under derivative contracts” on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. Our outstanding interest rate swap contracts in an asset position had an aggregate fair value and carrying value of $3,269 reflected in “Derivative contracts” in our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

We do not hold or issue derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

An evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of Altice USA's management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined under SEC rules). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, ~~2017.~~2018.

Changes in Internal Control

During the nine months ended September 30, ~~2017,~~2018, there were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

The Company plans to migrate Cequel’s customer billing system to the Cablevision billing system platform in a phased approach beginning in the fourth quarter of 2018. Additionally, the Company plans to implement and upgrade certain other customer billing systems.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Refer to Note 15 to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a discussion of our legal proceedings.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Set forth below is information related to transactions under the Company's share repurchase program for the quarter ended September 30, 2018.



~~(a)~~	~~Sales of Unregistered Securities~~

~~We had no unregistered sales of equity securities during the period covered by this report.~~



	(a) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased	(b) Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit)		(c) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1)(2)	(d) Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)

August 1 - August 31	6,307,121	$	17.80	6,307,121	$	1,887,712,634
September 1 - September 30	6,912,788	18.59		13,219,909	1,759,200,809

~~(b)~~(1)

~~Use~~On June 8, 2018, the Company's Board of ~~Proceeds~~Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $2.0 billion of Altice USA Class A common stock. Under the repurchase program, shares of Altice USA Class A common stock may be purchased from time to time in the open market. The program does not have an expiration date and may be suspended at any time at the discretion of the Board of Directors.


(2)	This column reflects the cumulative number of shares acquired pursuant to the repurchase program at the end of the respective period.

On June 22, 2017, we completed our IPO, in which we sold 12,068,966 shares of Class A Common Stock and selling stockholders sold 51,874,063 shares of Class A Common Stock, at a price of $30.00 per share. Additionally, on June 22, 2017, the selling stockholders sold 7,781,110 shares of Class A Common Stock at a price of $30.00 per share pursuant to the exercise of an overallotment option granted to the underwriters in connection with the offering. The offer and sale of all of the shares of our Class A Common Stock were registered under the Securities Act, pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-217240), which was declared effective by the SEC on June 21, 2017.

The managing underwriters of our IPO, which has now been completed, were J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs & Co. The aggregate offering price for shares sold in the offering was approximately $2,151.7 million (including shares sold pursuant to the exercise of the overallotment option). We did not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares by the selling stockholders. We received approximately $348.5 million in net proceeds from the offering, after deducting underwriter discounts and commissions of approximately $11.9 million and other offering expenses of approximately $1.7 million.

There has been no material change in the use of proceeds from our IPO as described in the Prospectus. On July 10, 2017, the Company used approximately $350,120 of the proceeds to fund the redemption of $315,779 principal amount of 2025 Senior Notes issued by CSC Holdings, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and the related call premium of approximately $34,341. Prior to the redemption of the notes and the premium and interest paid, we invested the net proceeds in money market funds.60

Item 6. Exhibits



EXHIBIT NO.		DESCRIPTION
31.1		Section 302 Certification of the CEO.
31.2		Section 302 Certification of the CFO.
32		Section 906 Certifications of the CEO and CFO.
101		The following financial statements from Altice USA's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, ~~2017~~2018 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November ~~2, 2017,~~6, 2018, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations; (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss); (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity; (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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SIGNATURES

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



		ALTICE USA, INC.

Date:	November ~~3, 2017~~6, 2018		/s/ Charles Stewart
		By:	Charles Stewart as Co-President and Chief Financial Officer

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	Fair Values			Estimated Useful Lives

Current assets	$	1,923,071
Accounts receivable	271,305
Property, plant and equipment	4,864,621			2-18 years
Goodwill	5,842,172
Indefinite-lived cable television franchises	8,113,575			Indefinite-lived
Customer relationships	4,850,000			8 to 18 years
Trade names (a)	1,010,000			12 years
Amortizable intangible assets	23,296			1-15 years
Other non-current assets	748,998
Current liabilities	(2,311,201		)
Long-term debt	(8,355,386		)
Deferred income taxes.	(6,832,773		)
Other non-current liabilities	(189,355		)
Total	$	9,958,323



Gross goodwill as of January 1, 2017	$	7,992,700
Goodwill recorded in connection with acquisition in first quarter 2017 (Cablevision Segment)	20,687
Adjustments to purchase accounting relating to Cablevision Acquisition	3,213
Transfer of Cablevision goodwill related to Altice Technical Services US Corp. (See Note 14 for further details)	(23,101		)
Net goodwill as of September 30, 2017	$	7,993,499



Number of shares (a)	21,477,618
Collateralized indebtedness settled	$	(617,151	)
Derivatives contracts settled	(37,838		)
	(654,989		)
Proceeds from new monetization contracts	662,724
Net cash proceeds	$	7,735



Cablevision segment:
Increase in programming costs due primarily to contractual rate increases and an increase in pay-per-view costs primarily from an event in August 2017, partially offset by lower pay television customers and lower video-on-demand costs	$	16,517
Increase in costs of digital media advertising spots for resale	5,251
Decrease in call completion and transport costs primarily due to lower level of activity	(3,205		)
Decrease in costs primarily related to the sale of Newsday in July 2016	(1,731		)
Other net decreases	(207		)
	16,625
Cequel segment:
Increase in programming costs due primarily to contractual rate increases and an increase in pay-per-view costs primarily from an event in August 2017, partially offset by lower pay television customers and lower video-on-demand costs	2,057
Decrease in franchise costs due to lower pay television customers	(1,113		)
Other net decreases	(681		)
	263
Inter-segment eliminations	(177		)
	$	16,711



Cablevision segment:
Increase in programming costs due primarily to contractual rate increases and an increase in pay-per-view costs primarily from an event in August 2017, partially offset by lower pay television customers and lower video-on-demand costs	$	46,340
Increase in costs of digital media advertising spots for resale	10,761
Decrease in costs primarily related to the sale of Newsday in July 2016	(33,889		)
Decrease in call completion and transport costs primarily due to lower level of activity	(15,297		)
Decrease in cost of sales (which includes the bulk sale of handset inventory of $5,445 during the first quarter of 2016)	(4,543		)
Other net increases	1,456
	4,828
Cequel segment:
Increase in programming costs due primarily to contractual rate increases and an increase in pay-per-view costs primary from an event in August 2017, partially offset by lower pay television customers and lower video-on-demand costs	7,195
Decrease in franchise costs due to lower pay television customers	(2,976		)
Decrease in media cost of sales	(1,156		)
Net decrease in call completion and interconnection costs due to lower level of activity	(1,065		)
Other net decreases	(867		)
	1,131
Inter-segment eliminations	(177		)
	$	5,782



Cablevision segment:
Decrease primarily in employee related costs related to the elimination of certain positions (including the impact of the decline in headcount resulting from the ATS agreement), and lower net benefits, partially offset by merit increases	$	(126,269	)
Decrease in rent and insurance (including the impact of the decline in headcount resulting from the ATS agreement)	(9,693		)
Decrease in repairs and maintenance costs relating to our operations	(8,382		)
Decrease in product development costs and product consulting fees	(6,368		)
Decrease in costs primarily related to the sale of Newsday in July 2016	(3,788		)
Increase in contractor costs due primarily to the execution of the ATS agreement	43,298
Increase in share-based compensation and long-term incentive plan awards expense	11,298
Other net decreases	(3,132		)
	(103,036		)
Cequel segment:
Decrease primarily in salaries and benefits related to the elimination of certain positions in connection with the initiatives to simplify the Company's organizational structure, partially offset by a decrease in capitalizable activity	(9,891		)
Decrease in insurance costs	(1,824		)
Decrease in contract labor costs	(295		)
Increase in consulting and professional fees	6,803
Increase in share-based compensation and long-term incentive plan awards expense	4,174
Increase in sales and marketing costs	3,761
Other net increases	801
	3,529
Inter-segment eliminations	(303		)
	$	(99,810	)



Cablevision segment:
Decrease primarily in employee related costs related to the elimination of certain positions (including the impact of the decline in headcount resulting from the ATS agreement), and lower net benefits, partially offset by merit increases	$	(336,241	)
Decrease in costs primarily related to the sale of Newsday in July 2016	(95,262		)
Decrease in repairs and maintenance costs relating to our operations	(28,649		)
Decrease in product development costs and product consulting fees	(25,365		)
Increase in capitalization of certain costs primarily due to a change to the asset-based approach for estimating capitalization	(16,471		)
Decrease in rent and insurance (including the impact of the decline in headcount resulting from the ATS agreement)	(15,438		)
Increase in contractor costs due primarily to the execution of the ATS agreement	85,443
Increase in sales and marketing costs	21,559
Increase in fees for certain executive services provided by our parent entity (nine months in 2017 compared to approximately six months in 2016)	9,444
Other net decreases	(7,902		)
	(408,882		)
Cequel segment:
Decrease primarily in salaries and benefits related to the elimination of certain positions in connection with the initiatives to simplify the Company's organizational structure, partially offset by a decrease in capitalizable activity	(39,191		)
Decrease in insurance costs	(5,433		)
Decrease in contract labor costs	(3,260		)
Increase in consulting and professional fees	15,530
Increase in share-based compensation and long-term incentive plan awards expense	14,930
Increase in sales and marketing costs	5,536
Other net increases	1,682
	(10,206		)
Inter-segment eliminations	(303		)
	$	(419,391	)



	Three Months			Nine Months
	Ended September 30, 2017
Increase (decrease) due to changes in average debt balances and interest rates on our indebtedness and collateralized debt	$	(73,710	)	$	222,971
Lower (higher) interest income	(557		)	11,414
Other net increases (decreases), primarily amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discounts	6,532			(6,107		)
	$	(67,735	)	$	228,278



Decrease due to decline in average debt balances and interest rates on our indebtedness and collateralized debt	$	(94,917	)
Lower interest income	867
Other net decreases, primarily amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discounts	575
	$	(93,475	)



	As of September 30, 2017
	Cablevision		Cequel		Altice USA		Eliminations			Total
Debt outstanding:
Credit facility debt	$	4,123,792	$	1,253,110	$	—	$	—		$	5,376,902
Senior guaranteed notes	2,290,748		—		—		—			2,290,748
Senior secured notes	—		2,569,559		—		—			2,569,559
Senior notes and debentures (a)	8,230,325		2,762,543		—		—			10,992,868
Capital lease obligations	14,388		1,845		—		—			16,233
Notes payable (includes $43,706 related to collateralized debt)	76,442		3,083		—		—			79,525
Subtotal	14,735,695		6,590,140		—		—			21,325,835
Notes payable to affiliates and related parties	—		—		—		—			—
Collateralized indebtedness relating to stock monetizations (a)	1,314,788		—		—		—			1,314,788
Total debt	$	16,050,483	$	6,590,140	$	—	$	—		$	22,640,623
Interest expense:
Credit facility debt, senior notes, capital leases and notes payable	$	779,265	$	308,788	$	4,888	$	(4,882	)	$	1,088,059
Notes payable to affiliates and related parties	—		—		90,405		—			90,405
Collateralized indebtedness and notes payable relating to stock monetizations (a)	54,266		—		—		—			54,266
Total interest expense	$	833,531	$	308,788	$	95,293	$	(4,882	)	$	1,232,730



Fair Value of Equity Derivative Contracts

Fair value as of December 31, 2016, net liability position	$	(2,202	)
Fair value of new equity derivative contracts	31,619
Change in fair value, net	(81,905		)
Fair value as of September 30, 2017, net liability position	$	(52,488	)



		Hedge Price	Cap Price (b)
# of Shares Deliverable (a)	Maturity	per Share (a)	Low		High

5,337,750	2017	$29.52	$	35.42	$	35.42
16,139,868	2018	$30.84-$33.61	$	37.00	$	40.33
21,477,618	2021	$29.25- $35.47	$	43.88	$	44.80