SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


SCHEDULE 13G/A


UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 2)


Cable One, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)


Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)


12685J105
(CUSIP Numbers)


03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
☐   Rule 13d-1(b)
☒   Rule 13d-1(c)
☐   Rule 13d-1(d)




SCHEDULE 13G/A
CUSIP Number(s):
12685J105


1 Names of Reporting Persons

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.
2 Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

☐  (a)
☐  (b)
3SEC Use Only
4 Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5 Sole Voting Power: 0.00
6 Shared Voting Power: 392,151.00
7 Sole Dispositive Power: 0.00
8 Shared Dispositive Power: 392,351.00
9 Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

392,351.00
10 Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

☐
11 Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

6.9 %
12 Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA, PN



SCHEDULE 13G/A
CUSIP Number(s):
12685J105


1 Names of Reporting Persons

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C.
2 Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

☐  (a)
☐  (b)
3SEC Use Only
4 Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5 Sole Voting Power: 0.00
6 Shared Voting Power: 369,584.00
7 Sole Dispositive Power: 0.00
8 Shared Dispositive Power: 369,584.00
9 Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

369,584.00
10 Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

☐
11 Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

6.5 %
12 Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO



SCHEDULE 13G/A
CUSIP Number(s):
12685J105


1 Names of Reporting Persons

David E. Shaw
2 Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

☐  (a)
☐  (b)
3SEC Use Only
4 Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5 Sole Voting Power: 0.00
6 Shared Voting Power: 392,151.00
7 Sole Dispositive Power: 0.00
8 Shared Dispositive Power: 392,351.00
9 Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

392,351.00
10 Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

☐
11 Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

6.9 %
12 Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN




SCHEDULE 13G/A

Item 1. 
(a) Name of issuer:

Cable One, Inc.
(b) Address of issuer's principal executive offices:

210 E. Earll Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Item 2. 
(a) Name of person filing:

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C. David E. Shaw
(b) Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:

The business address for each reporting person is: Two Manhattan West 375 Ninth Avenue, 52nd Floor New York, NY 10001
(c) Citizenship:

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. is a limited partnership organized under the laws of the state of Delaware. D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C. is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the state of Delaware. David E. Shaw is a citizen of the United States of America.
(d) Title of class of securities:

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(e) CUSIP No.:

Item 3.If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)☐   Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)☐   Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)☐   Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)☐   Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)☐   An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)☐   An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)☐   A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)☐   A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)☐   A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)☐   A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
       please specify the type of institution:
(k)☐   Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
 
Item 4.Ownership
(a) Amount beneficially owned:

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.: 392,351 shares This is composed of (i) 271,213 shares in the name of D. E. Shaw Galvanic Portfolios, L.L.C., (ii) 78,800 shares in the name of D. E. Shaw Cogence Portfolios, L.L.C., (iii) 17,900 shares in the name of D. E. Shaw Composite Portfolios, L.L.C., (iv) 1,671 shares in the name of D. E. Shaw Oculus Portfolios, L.L.C., and (v) 22,767 shares under the management of D. E. Shaw Investment Management, L.L.C. D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C.: 369,584 shares This is composed of (i) 271,213 shares in the name of D. E. Shaw Galvanic Portfolios, L.L.C., (ii) 78,800 shares in the name of D. E. Shaw Cogence Portfolios, L.L.C., (iii) 17,900 shares in the name of D. E. Shaw Composite Portfolios, L.L.C., and (iv) 1,671 shares in the name of D. E. Shaw Oculus Portfolios, L.L.C. David E. Shaw: 392,351 shares This is composed of (i) 271,213 shares in the name of D. E. Shaw Galvanic Portfolios, L.L.C., (ii) 78,800 shares in the name of D. E. Shaw Cogence Portfolios, L.L.C., (iii) 17,900 shares in the name of D. E. Shaw Composite Portfolios, L.L.C., (iv) 1,671 shares in the name of D. E. Shaw Oculus Portfolios, L.L.C., and (v) 22,767 shares under the management of D. E. Shaw Investment Management, L.L.C. David E. Shaw does not own any shares directly. By virtue of David E. Shaw's position as President and sole shareholder of D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc., which is the general partner of D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P., which in turn is the investment adviser of D. E. Shaw Cogence Portfolios, L.L.C., D. E. Shaw Composite Portfolios, L.L.C., and D. E. Shaw Oculus Portfolios, L.L.C. and the managing member of D. E. Shaw Investment Management, L.L.C. and D. E. Shaw Adviser II, L.L.C., which in turn is the investment adviser of D. E. Shaw Galvanic Portfolios, L.L.C., and by virtue of David E. Shaw's position as President and sole shareholder of D. E. Shaw & Co. II, Inc., which is the managing member of D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C., which in turn is the manager of D. E. Shaw Cogence Portfolios, L.L.C., D. E. Shaw Composite Portfolios, L.L.C., and D. E. Shaw Oculus Portfolios, L.L.C. and the managing member of D. E. Shaw Manager II, L.L.C., which in turn is the manager of D. E. Shaw Galvanic Portfolios, L.L.C., David E. Shaw may be deemed to have the shared power to vote or direct the vote of 392,151 shares and the shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of 392,351 shares, the 392,351 shares as described above constituting 6.9% of the outstanding shares, and, therefore, David E. Shaw may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of such shares. David E. Shaw disclaims beneficial ownership of such 392,351 shares.
(b) Percent of class:

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.: 6.9% D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C.: 6.5% David E. Shaw: 6.9%
(c) Number of shares as to which the person has:
  (i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.: 0 shares D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C.: 0 shares David E. Shaw: 0 shares

  (ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.: 392,151 shares D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C.: 369,584 shares David E. Shaw: 392,151 shares

  (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.: 0 shares D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C.: 0 shares David E. Shaw: 0 shares

  (iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.: 392,351 shares D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C.: 369,584 shares David E. Shaw: 392,351 shares

Item 5.Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
 
Not Applicable
Item 6.Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
 
Not Applicable
Item 7.Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
 
Not Applicable
Item 8.Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
 
Not Applicable
Item 9.Notice of Dissolution of Group.
 
Not Applicable

Item 10.Certifications:
 
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

    SIGNATURE 
 
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

 
D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.
 Signature:/s/ Daniel R. Marcus
 Name/Title:Daniel R. Marcus / Chief Compliance Officer
 Date:05/15/2026
 
D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C.
 Signature:/s/ Daniel R. Marcus
 Name/Title:Daniel R. Marcus / Authorized Signatory
 Date:05/15/2026
 
David E. Shaw
 Signature:/s/ Daniel R. Marcus
 Name/Title:Daniel R. Marcus / Attorney-in-Fact for David E. Shaw
 Date:05/15/2026
Comments accompanying signature: Exhibit 1: Power of Attorney, granted by David E. Shaw relating to D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc., in favor of the signatories hereto, among others, dated August 1, 2024. Exhibit 2: Power of Attorney, granted by David E. Shaw relating to D. E. Shaw & Co. II, Inc., in favor of the signatories hereto, among others, dated August 1, 2024.
Exhibit Information: Exhibit 3: Joint Filing Agreement, by and among the Reporting Persons, dated May 15, 2026.

 

Exhibit 1

 

POWER OF ATTORNEY

FOR CERTAIN REGULATORY FILINGS

INCLUDING CERTAIN FILINGS

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

AND THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940

 

I, David E. Shaw, hereby make, constitute, and appoint each of

 

Adam Deaton,

Anne Dinning,

Edward Fishman,

Alexis Halaby,

Edwin Jager,

Martin Lebwohl,

Daniel Marcus,

Anoop Prasad,

Maximilian Stone, and

David Sweet,

 

acting individually in such person’s capacity as an employee of D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. or one of its subsidiaries, as my agent and attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution, for the purpose of, from time to time, (i) executing in my name, in my capacity as President of D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. (acting for itself or as the general partner of D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. and general partner, managing member, or manager of other entities, any of which in turn may be acting for itself or other entities), all documents, certificates, instruments, statements, other filings, and amendments to the foregoing (collectively, “documents”) determined by such person to be necessary or appropriate to comply with any registration or regulatory disclosure requirements and/or ownership or control-person reporting requirements imposed by any U.S. or non-U.S. governmental or regulatory authority, including without limitation Form ADV, Forms 3, 4, 5, and 13F, and Schedules 13D and 13G required to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and/or (ii) delivering, furnishing, or filing, in each case whether themself or through their designee, any such documents to or with the appropriate governmental or regulatory authority.  Any such determination shall be conclusively evidenced by such person’s execution of, and/or their (or their designee’s) delivery, furnishing, and/or filing of, the applicable document.

 

This power of attorney shall be valid as of the date set forth below and replaces the power granted on March 1, 2017, which is hereby cancelled.  Furthermore, this power of attorney shall be valid with respect to any particular individual set forth above only for so long as such person remains employed by D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. or one of its subsidiaries.

 

IN WITNESS HEREOF, I have executed this instrument as of the date set forth below.

 

Date:   August 1, 2024

 

 

/s/ David E. Shaw

 

David E. Shaw,

as President of D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 2

 

POWER OF ATTORNEY

FOR CERTAIN REGULATORY FILINGS

INCLUDING CERTAIN FILINGS

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

AND THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940

 

I, David E. Shaw, hereby make, constitute, and appoint each of

 

Adam Deaton,

Anne Dinning,

Edward Fishman,

Alexis Halaby,

Edwin Jager,

Martin Lebwohl,

Daniel Marcus,

Anoop Prasad,

Maximilian Stone, and

David Sweet,

 

acting individually in such person’s capacity as an employee of D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. or one of its subsidiaries, as my agent and attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution, for the purpose of, from time to time, (i) executing in my name, in my capacity as President of D. E. Shaw & Co. II, Inc. (acting for itself or as the managing member of D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C. and general partner, managing member, or manager of other entities, any of which in turn may be acting for itself or other entities), all documents, certificates, instruments, statements, other filings, and amendments to the foregoing (collectively, “documents”) determined by such person to be necessary or appropriate to comply with any registration or regulatory disclosure requirements and/or ownership or control-person reporting requirements imposed by any U.S. or non-U.S. governmental or regulatory authority, including without limitation Form ADV, Forms 3, 4, 5, and 13F, and Schedules 13D and 13G required to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and/or (ii) delivering, furnishing, or filing, in each case whether themself or through their designee, any such documents to or with the appropriate governmental or regulatory authority.  Any such determination shall be conclusively evidenced by such person’s execution of, and/or their (or their designee’s) delivery, furnishing, and/or filing of, the applicable document.

 

This power of attorney shall be valid as of the date set forth below and replaces the power granted on March 1, 2017, which is hereby cancelled.  Furthermore, this power of attorney shall be valid with respect to any particular individual set forth above only for so long as such person remains employed by D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. or one of its subsidiaries.

 

IN WITNESS HEREOF, I have executed this instrument as of the date set forth below.

 

Date:   August 1, 2024

 

 

/s/ David E. Shaw

 

David E. Shaw,

as President of D. E. Shaw & Co. II, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 3

 

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

 

In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, each of the undersigned Reporting Persons hereby agrees to the joint filing, along with all other such Reporting Persons, on behalf of each of them of a statement on Schedule 13G (including amendments thereto) with respect to the Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Cable One, Inc., and that this Agreement be included as an Exhibit to such joint filing. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned hereby executes this Agreement as of this 15th day of May, 2026.

  

 

  D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.
   
  By: /s/ Daniel R. Marcus
    Daniel R. Marcus
    Chief Compliance Officer

 

 

  D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C.
   
  By: /s/ Daniel R. Marcus
    Daniel R. Marcus
    Authorized Signatory

 

 

  David E. Shaw
   
  By: /s/ Daniel R. Marcus
    Daniel R. Marcus
    Attorney-in-Fact for David E. Shaw