Verizon Communications (VZ) is in advanced talks to acquire Frontier Communications (FYBR) and an all-cash deal could be announced as soon as Thursday, Michelle Davis of Bloomberg reports, citing a person familiar with the negotiations. Wall Street Journal first reported the late-stage deal talks. Shares of Frontier are up 28%, or $7.89, $35.93 in afternoon trading.
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