Charter oznámil ukončení výměnných nabídek dluhu; do termínu bylo nabídnuto 0,8 % Pool 1 Notes a 0,6 % Pool 2 Notes. Závěrečné vypořádání se čeká 24. srpna 2026.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (along with its subsidiaries, "Charter") today announced the expiration and final results of the previously announced (i) private offer by its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Charter Communications Operating, LLC ("CCO"), Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp. ("CCO Capital" and, together with CCO, collectively, the "CCO Issuers" or the "Company") and Time Warner Cable, LLC (the "TWC Issuer" and, together with CCO Issuers, the "Old Notes Issuers"), as applicable, to exchange (the "Pool 1 Offer") seven series of notes issued by the CCO Issuers or the TWC Issuer, as applicable (collectively, the "Pool 1 Notes"), for a combination of cash consideration and a new series of Senior Secured Notes due 2038 (the "New 2038 Notes") to be issued by the CCO Issuers and (ii) private offer by the CCO Issuers to exchange (the "Pool 2 Offer" and, together with the Pool 1 Offer, the "Exchange Offers") five series of notes (collectively, the "Pool 2 Notes" and, together with the Pool 1 Notes, the "Old Notes" and each series of Old Notes, a "series of Old Notes") for a combination of cash and a new series of Senior Secured Notes due 2041 (the "New 2041 Notes" and, together with the New 2038 Notes, the "New Notes" and each series of New Notes, a "series of New Notes") to be issued by the CCO Issuers.
As of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 20, 2026 (the "Expiration Date"), according to information provided by D.F. King & Co., Inc., the exchange agent and the information agent for the Exchange Offers, the aggregate principal amount of $84,396,000 of Pool 1 Notes had been validly tendered and not withdrawn in the Pool 1 Offer after the Early Tender Date (as defined below) but on or prior to the Expiration Date, representing 0.8% of the outstanding Pool 1 Notes, and the aggregate principal amount of $60,651,000 of Pool 2 Notes had been validly tendered and not withdrawn in the Pool 2 Offer after the Early Tender Date but on or prior to the Expiration Date, representing 0.6% of the outstanding Pool 2 Notes, each as detailed below.
Pool 1 Notes
Issuer(s)
Title of Security
Aggregate Principal
Amount Outstanding
CUSIP No./ ISIN(1)
Acceptance
Priority Level(2)
Sub-Cap(2)
Principal
Amount Tendered
CCO Issuers
3.500% senior secured
notes due 2042
$1,236,000,000
161175CE2 /
US161175CE27
1
N/A
$15,633,000
3.500% senior secured
notes due 2041
$1,479,000,000
161175BZ6 /
US161175BZ64
2
N/A
$22,770,000
TWC Issuer
4.500% senior debentures
due 2042
$1,250,000,000
88732JBD9 /
US88732JBD90
3
$614,423,000
$0
CCO Issuers
5.375% senior secured
notes due 2047
$2,265,000,000
161175BL7 /
US161175BL78
161175BD5 /
US161175BD52
4
N/A
$31,422,000
2.300% senior secured
notes due 2032
$1,000,000,000
161175BX1 /
US161175BX17
5
N/A
$10,345,000
2.800% senior secured
notes due 2031
$1,590,000,000
161175BU7 /
US161175BU77
6
N/A
$626,000
2.250% senior secured
notes due 2029
$1,250,000,000
161175CD4 /
US161175CD44
7
N/A
$3,600,000
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(1)
No representation is made as to the correctness or accuracy of the CUSIP or ISIN numbers listed in the Offering Memorandum (as defined below). Such CUSIP and ISIN numbers are provided solely for the convenience of the holders of Pool 1 Notes.
(2)
Subject to the New 2038 Notes Cap (as defined below) and, solely with respect to the 4.500% senior debentures due 2042 issued by the TWC Issuer (the "4.500% Notes"), the 4.500% Notes Sub-Cap (as defined below) and proration, the principal amount of each series of Pool 1 Notes that is accepted for exchange in the Pool 1 Offer will be determined in accordance with the applicable Acceptance Priority Level (in numerical priority order with 1 being the highest Acceptance Priority Level and 7 being the lowest) specified in this column.
Pool 2 Notes
Issuer(s)
Title of Security
Aggregate Principal
Amount Outstanding
CUSIP No./ ISIN(1)
Acceptance
Priority Level(2)
Sub-Cap
Principal
Amount Tendered
CCO Issuers
3.700% senior secured
notes due 2051
$2,050,000,000
161175BV5 /
US161175BV50
1
N/A
$5,548,000
3.900% senior secured
notes due 2052
$2,400,000,000
161175CA0 /
US161175CA05
2
N/A
$11,006,000
4.800% senior secured
notes due 2050
$2,473,000,000
161175BT0 /
US161175BT05
3
N/A
$3,810,000
5.125% senior secured
notes due 2049
$1,244,000,000
161175BS2 /
US161175BS22
4
N/A
$6,935,000
5.250% senior secured
notes due 2053
$1,500,000,000
161175CK8 /
US161175CK86
5
N/A
$33,352,000
___________________
(1)
No representation is made as to the correctness or accuracy of the CUSIP or ISIN numbers listed in the Offering Memorandum (as defined below). Such CUSIP and ISIN numbers are provided solely for the convenience of the holders of Pool 2 Notes.
(2)
Subject to the New 2041 Notes Cap (as defined below) and proration, the principal amount of each series of Pool 2 Notes that is accepted for exchange in the Pool 2 Offer will be determined in accordance with the applicable Acceptance Priority Level (in numerical priority order with 1 being the highest Acceptance Priority Level and 5 being the lowest) specified in this column.
As previously announced, the maximum aggregate principal amount of New 2038 Notes that the CCO Issuers will issue in connection with the Exchange Offers is $2,000,000,000 (the "New 2038 Notes Cap"), the maximum aggregate principal amount of New 2041 Notes that the CCO Issuers will issue in connection with the Exchange Offers is $2,000,000,000 (the "New 2041 Notes Cap") and the maximum aggregate principal amount of 4.500% Notes that the Company will accept for exchange pursuant to the terms of the Pool 1 Offer is $614,423,000 (the "4.500% Notes Sub-Cap"). The maximum aggregate principal amount of Pool 1 Notes that the Company will accept for exchange pursuant to the terms of the Pool 1 Offer is an amount of Pool 1 Notes that results in the issuance of New 2038 Notes in an amount not exceeding the New 2038 Notes Cap. The maximum aggregate principal amount of Pool 2 Notes that the Company will accept for exchange pursuant to the terms of the Pool 2 Offer is an amount of Pool 2 Notes that results in the issuance of the New 2041 Notes in an amount not exceeding the New 2041 Notes Cap. The maximum aggregate principal amount of the 4.500% Notes that the Company will accept for exchange is the 4.500% Notes Sub-Cap. The aggregate principal amount of 4.500% Notes tendered as of the Early Tender Date is equal to the 4.500% Notes Sub-Cap and as such no additional 4.500% Notes tendered after the Early Tender Date will be accepted.
The complete terms and conditions of the Exchange Offers are set forth in the offering memorandum, dated July 23, 2026 (as amended and supplemented from time to time, the "Offering Memorandum").
Eligible Holders of Old Notes who validly tendered their Old Notes after 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 5, 2026 (the "Early Tender Date") on or prior to the Expiration Date, and whose Old Notes are accepted pursuant to the terms of the applicable Exchange Offers, will receive (i) the Total Exchange Consideration, which includes the Early Exchange Premium (as defined in the Offering Memorandum), and (ii) accrued and unpaid interest in cash from the last applicable interest payment date to, but excluding, the Final Settlement Date, the amount of any pre-issuance interest on the New Notes exchanged therefor for the period from, and including, August 12, 2026 (the "Early Settlement Date") to, but not including, the Final Settlement Date, plus amounts due in lieu of fractional amounts of New Notes.
The final settlement of the Exchange Offers for Old Notes validly tendered after the Early Tender Date and at or prior to the Expiration Date is expected to occur on August 24, 2026 (such date, the "Final Settlement Date"), subject to the satisfaction of the conditions of the Exchange Offers as set forth in the Offering Memorandum. Upon completion of the final settlement of the Exchange Offers, the Old Notes Issuers will have exchanged in total, (i) $2,749,089,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Pool 1 Notes for New 2038 Notes and cash, and (ii) $2,750,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Pool 2 Notes for New 2041 Notes and cash, in each case, as set forth in the Offering Memorandum.
The New Notes and related guarantees and the offering thereof have not been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state or foreign securities laws. The New Notes and related guarantees may not be offered or sold in the United States or to any U.S. persons except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Exchange Offers are only being made, and the New Notes and related guarantees are only being offered and will only be issued to holders of Old Notes who are (1) reasonably believed to be "qualified institutional buyers" ("QIBs") as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act ("Rule 144A") or (2) outside the United States to persons other than "U.S. persons" as defined in Rule 902 under the Securities Act in offshore transactions in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act ("Regulation S") (such holders, the "Eligible Holders"). Only Eligible Holders who have properly completed and returned the eligibility certification, which is available from the information agent, are authorized to receive and review the Offering Memorandum and to participate in the Exchange Offers. Additionally, in order to participate in the Exchange Offers, Eligible Holders located in Canada are required to complete, sign and submit to the information agent a Canadian Eligibility Form (which is available from the information agent). There is no separate letter of transmittal in connection with the Offering Memorandum.
This press release is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein. The Exchange Offers are being made solely by the Offering Memorandum and only to such persons and in such jurisdictions as is permitted under applicable law.
Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC are serving as the joint lead dealer managers for the Exchange Offers, and BofA Securities, Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC are serving as the co-dealer managers for the Exchange Offers. Questions regarding the Exchange Offers may be directed to Barclays Capital Inc., Liability Management Group at (800) 438-3242 (toll free) or (212) 528-7581 (collect), Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Liability Management Group at (800) 558-3745 (toll free) or (212) 723-6106 (collect) or Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Liability Management Group at (800) 624-1808 (toll free) or (212) 761-1057 (collect).
D.F. King & Co., Inc. acts as the exchange agent and information agent for the Exchange Offers. Documents relating to the Exchange Offers will only be distributed to holders of Old Notes who certify that they are Eligible Holders. Questions or requests for assistance related to the Exchange Offers or for additional copies of the Offering Memorandum, eligibility certification or Canadian beneficial holder form may be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc. at (888) 644-5854 (toll-free) or (646) 981-1289 (banks and brokers) or by email at [email protected]. You may also contact your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Exchange Offers. The Offering Memorandum, eligibility certification and Canadian beneficial holder form can be accessed at the following link: www.dfking.com/charter.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) is the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and small to large businesses across 45 states through its Spectrum brand. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees, the Company offers Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.
More information can be found at corporate.charter.com.
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding, among other things, the Exchange Offers. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations as reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, without limitation, the factors described under "Risk Factors" from time to time in Charter's filings with the SEC. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "believe," "future," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "planned," "will," "may," "intend," "estimated," "aim," "on track," "target," "opportunity," "tentative," "positioning," "designed," "create," "predict," "project," "initiatives," "seek," "would," "could," "continue," "ongoing," "upside," "increases," "grow," "focused on" and "potential," among others.
All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The Company is under no duty or obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release.
Charter Completes Acquisition of Liberty Broadband in All-Stock Transaction
Spectrum Brand, Pricing and Packaging to Launch in All Cox Markets Mid-September
, /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (along with its subsidiaries, "Charter") today announced that it has completed its previously announced transaction with Cox Communications ("Cox") and the acquisition of Liberty Broadband Corporation ("Liberty Broadband"). These transformative transactions create the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with seamless connectivity and video entertainment, and high-quality customer service delivering powerful benefits for customers, local communities, employees and shareholders.
"The addition of Cox to the Spectrum footprint is one that can be celebrated by customers, employees and investors alike," said Chris Winfrey, Charter President and CEO. "Together, we will bring the best products, at the best price, coupled with the highest level of customer service to more customers across our expanded 45-state Spectrum footprint. And Cox employees will soon have access to all the programs and benefits that have made Charter an employer of choice where its 100% U.S.-based employees can build long-term careers.
"The market has changed considerably over the past decade, and regional providers like Spectrum are competing with national and even global connectivity and entertainment companies. Today, with expanded scale, we are better positioned to compete and continue investment in our products and service, tools and platforms, and to further the capability and reach of our Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network."
Eric Zinterhofer, who prior to closing the transactions had served as Chairman of Charter's board, added, "Congratulations to Chris, the Charter team and the Cox family for completing an industry-transforming transaction. I look forward to serving as lead independent director as Alex Taylor becomes Charter's next Chairman."
"When Liberty first invested in Charter more than a decade ago, we saw an opportunity to build scale behind a great management team and operating model," said Dr. John C. Malone, Chairman of Liberty Broadband. "The combination of Charter and Cox creates a stronger, more competitive company to further invest and innovate, while giving Liberty Broadband shareholders a direct interest in its future. I have tremendous respect for the Cox family and its long tradition of entrepreneurial leadership and responsible stewardship, and I look forward to seeing what Chris, Alex and their teams accomplish together."
The Cox Transaction
A subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Inc. ("Cox Enterprises") received:
Approximately 33.6 million common units in Charter's existing partnership ("Charter Holdings"), with an implied value of approximately $5 billion, and which are exchangeable for Charter common shares. $6 billion of convertible preferred units of Charter Holdings, with a 6.875% coupon, which are convertible into 12.6 million common units of Charter Holdings, and which are exchangeable for Charter common shares. And a total of approximately $4 billion in cash. In aggregate, Charter issued the equivalent of just over 46 million Charter shares to a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. Based on Charter's share count as of June 30, 2026, and giving effect to the closing of the Liberty Broadband merger and the Cox transaction, Cox Enterprises and its subsidiaries now own approximately 26% of the combined entity's fully diluted shares outstanding, on an as-converted, as-exchanged basis. Additionally, approximately $12 billion of Cox debt and finance leases will remain outstanding at subsidiaries of Charter as a result of the transaction.
Alex Taylor, Chairman and CEO of Cox Enterprises and Chairman of Charter's Board of Directors said, "For generations, my family has believed in building businesses that matter and stand the test of time. The broadband industry has shaped how people live, work and connect with one another, and we believe deeply in its future. I look forward to partnering with Chris and the board to build on a proud legacy and create long-term value for our shareholders, customers, employees and the communities we serve."
The Liberty Broadband Transaction
Concurrent with the closing of the Cox transaction, Charter closed its transaction with Liberty Broadband. Under the terms of the agreement, each holder of Liberty Broadband Series A common stock, Series B common stock, and Series C common stock (collectively, "Liberty Broadband common stock") received 0.236 of a share of Charter common stock per share of Liberty Broadband common stock held, with cash paid in lieu of fractional shares. Each holder of Liberty Broadband Series A cumulative redeemable preferred stock ("Liberty Broadband preferred stock") received one share of newly issued Charter cumulative redeemable preferred stock ("Charter preferred stock") per share of Liberty Broadband preferred stock held, which Charter preferred stock will substantially mirror the current terms of the Liberty Broadband preferred stock.
As a result of the transaction, Charter retired approximately 38.6 million Charter shares previously owned by Liberty Broadband and issued approximately 33.9 million shares to holders of Liberty Broadband common stock at closing, resulting in a net decrease of approximately 4.7 million Charter shares outstanding. At close, Charter assumed approximately $840 million of Liberty Broadband net debt that will be repaid shortly after closing, and $180 million of preferred equity that became Charter preferred equity upon the close of the transaction.
Customer, Community and Employee Benefits
Beginning today, Spectrum will offer Cox customers a free mobile line for one year
To welcome its new customers, Spectrum is offering a free year of mobile service to Cox internet customers who don't already subscribe to Cox Mobile; the first of many benefits Spectrum will offer. In mid-September, Spectrum plans to launch its entire suite of products to all consumers, including existing customers, in former Cox markets offering Spectrum's simple and transparent pricing and packaging, greater value and more opportunities to save.
Spectrum Internet and Spectrum Mobile work together over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and are supported by approximately 45 million WiFi access points across the country, delivering a faster, more seamless experience than standalone 5G. Spectrum's Seamless Connectivity bundle delivers the most reliable service and helps customers save with Spectrum's $1,000 savings guarantee.
For Video, Spectrum's Seamless Entertainment brings live TV and popular streaming apps together, all in one place. Spectrum TV Select plans include ad-supported streaming apps like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited, Discovery+, HBO MAX, Paramount+, Peacock, AMC+, ViX, Tennis Channel, and FOX One, providing up to $127 of monthly retail value at no extra cost. The Spectrum TV App, the highest-rated pay TV streaming app and the most viewed streaming service in the U.S. on an hours per household basis, lets customers stream, pause, and rewind live TV, plus watch On Demand and DVR, on phones, tablets and the most popular streaming devices. And with the Xumo Stream Box with voice remote, Spectrum makes it easy to search and switch between live TV and the most popular streaming apps.
Within the next year, Cox customers also will benefit from Spectrum's industry-first Customer Service Commitments, which include:
100% U.S.-based customer service team available 24/7. fixing service disruptions quickly, including same-day technician dispatch when requested before 5:00 pm; if not, the next day. providing customers with credits for outages that last longer than two hours. To achieve those commitments, over the next 18 months Spectrum will apply its sales and service workforce model to Cox markets, and will fully return Cox's customer service function to the U.S. All employees will earn a starting wage of at least $20 per hour and enjoy Spectrum's industry-leading benefits, which include:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for all full-time and part-time employees. Market-leading retirement benefits, including a 401(k) plan with a company match up to 6% of their eligible pay. Free or discounted Spectrum Mobile, TV and Internet service. Multiple opportunities for upward advancement to build careers, including through self-progression programs with standardized pay raises, and formal development programs, including the Broadband Field Technician Apprenticeship program. Tuition-free undergraduate degree and certificate programs via flexible online learning. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan provides all frontline employees with the ability to purchase stock and receive a matching grant of Charter Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) up to 1-for-1 based on years of service. Participation in the Invest in America Trump Accounts program, matching the federal government's $1,000 contribution for employees' children. Businesses of all sizes throughout the Spectrum footprint will benefit from the combination of Spectrum Business with Cox Business' well-known industry leadership, including Segra, Cox's super-regional, fiber-based provider serving commercial enterprise and carrier customers, and RapidScale, its managed, cloud-based services provider.
In advertising, Spectrum will expand opportunities for advertisers large and small, national, regional, and local, bringing new competition in an area now dominated by Big Tech.
Spectrum is a local company that helps create opportunities and invests in the communities where its employees live and work with programs focused on increasing digital inclusion and education, promoting critical human services (including food security, housing, and employment), and supporting small businesses. Spectrum established the Spectrum Foundation with a $50 million initial investment to respond to local needs, expand economic opportunity and empower communities to thrive.
Spectrum's local presence in the communities is furthered by Spectrum Networks, its award-winning news division with more than 35 stations across the company's footprint, providing objective reporting from local journalists, ensuring coverage reflects and is informed by the issues that matter most to our communities. In the coming months, Spectrum Networks will expand its presence into the Cox footprint, bringing local, unbiased news coverage to more communities in new DMAs.
Governance
Mr. Alex Taylor has been appointed Chairman, and Mr. Eric Zinterhofer has been named the lead independent director of Charter's board. Mr. Winfrey will continue in his current role as President and CEO and board member. In addition to Mr. Taylor, Cox Enterprises has appointed Mr. Dallas Clement and Mr. Mark Greatrex to Charter's 13-member board.
Advance/Newhouse, which, like Cox, contributed its operations to Charter's partnership in 2016, will retain its two board seats held by Mr. Steve Miron and Mr. Michael Newhouse.
At close, Liberty Broadband ceased to be a direct shareholder in Charter and no longer designates directors for election to the Charter board. Mr. Martin Patterson and Mr. J. David Wargo have stepped down from the board, effective as of the close of the transaction. In addition, Mr. John Markley Jr. retired from the Charter board effective as of the close of the transaction and Mr. Balan Nair will continue to serve on the Charter board as an independent director.
Charter, Cox Enterprises and Advance/Newhouse entered into an amended and restated stockholders' agreement, which provided for preemptive rights over certain issuances, voting caps and required participation in Charter common share repurchases at specified acquisition caps, and transfer restrictions among other shareholder governance matters.
Within a year following the transaction, the company will change its parent company name to Cox Communications but will continue to operate as Spectrum across all markets. The Company also will remain headquartered in Stamford, CT, keeping a significant presence in Atlanta, GA.
In the Cox transaction, Citi and LionTree served as financial advisors and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz served as legal counsel to Charter. Allen & Company served as financial advisor to Cox Enterprises. BDT & MSD Partners, Evercore and Wells Fargo served as financial advisors to Cox. Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal advisor to Cox Enterprises.
In the Liberty Broadband transaction, Centerview Partners LLC served as exclusive financial advisor to the special committee of Charter. Citi served as exclusive financial advisor to Charter. Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz served as legal counsel to the special committee of Charter. J.P. Morgan served as exclusive financial advisor to Liberty Broadband, and O'Melveny & Myers LLP served as legal counsel to Liberty Broadband.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) is the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and small to large businesses across 45 states through its Spectrum brand. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees, the Company offers Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.
More information can be found at corporate.charter.com.
This communication includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding, among other things, our plans, strategies and prospects, both business and financial. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations as reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, without limitation: (i) our ability to successfully integrate the Cox Communications business; (ii) the ultimate outcome and results of integrating operations and application of Charter's operating strategies to the Cox Communications business and the ultimate ability to realize synergies at the levels currently expected as well as potential dis-synergies; (iii) the impact of the transaction on our stock price and future operating results, including due to transaction and integration costs, increased interest expense, business disruption, and diversion of management time and attention; (iv) the reduction in our current stockholders' percentage ownership and voting interest as a result of the transaction; (v) the increase in our indebtedness as a result of the transaction, which will increase interest expenses and may decrease our operating flexibility; (vi) other risks related to the transaction and actions related thereto; and (vii) the factors described under "Risk Factors" from time to time in our filings with the SEC. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this communication may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "believe," "future," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "planned," "will," "may," "intend," "estimated," "aim," "on track," "target," "opportunity," "tentative," "positioning," "designed," "create," "predict," "project," "initiatives," "seek," "would," "could," "continue," "ongoing," "upside," "increases," "grow," "focused on" and "potential," among others. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this communication are set forth in our annual report on Form 10-K, and in other reports or documents that we file from time to time with the SEC.
All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and are based on information available at that time. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements were made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events except as required by federal securities laws. As forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, caution should be exercised against placing undue reliance on such statements.
Charter Communications uzavřela emisi seniorních zajištěných dluhopisů za 4,75 miliardy USD. Balík zahrnuje tranše se splatnostmi v letech 2032, 2034, 2036 a 2056 v objemu 1,75 miliardy USD, 1,0 miliardy USD, 1,0 miliardy USD a 1,0 miliardy USD.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (along with its subsidiaries, "Charter") today announced that its subsidiaries, Charter Communications Operating, LLC ("CCO") and Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp. ("CCO Capital," and together with CCO, the "Issuers"), have closed their offering of $4.75 billion in aggregate principal amount of notes consisting of the following securities:
$1.75 billion in aggregate principal amount of 6.050% Senior Secured Notes due 2032 (the "2032 Notes"). The 2032 Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.050% per annum and were issued at a price of 99.839% of the aggregate principal amount. $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of 6.600% Senior Secured Notes due 2034 (the "2034 Notes"). The 2034 Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.600% per annum and were issued at a price of 99.896% of the aggregate principal amount. $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of 6.950% Senior Secured Notes due 2036 (the "2036 Notes"). The 2036 Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.950% per annum and were issued at a price of 99.937% of the aggregate principal amount. $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of 7.850% Senior Secured Notes due 2056 (the "2056 Notes" and, together with the 2032 Notes, the 2034 Notes and the 2036 Notes, the "Notes"). The 2056 Notes bear interest at a rate of 7.850% per annum and were issued at a price of 99.921% of the aggregate principal amount. The Notes were issued pursuant to an effective automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC were Joint Book-Running Managers for the senior secured notes offering. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus supplement dated August 6, 2026 and the accompanying base prospectus, copies of which may be obtained on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or by contacting Citigroup Global Markets Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, Telephone: (800) 831-9146, E-mail: [email protected]; or by contacting Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, c/o 180 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014, Attention: Prospectus Department, Telephone: (866) 718-1649, Email: [email protected]; or by contacting Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, c/o 608 2nd Avenue South, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, Attention: WFS Customer Service, Email: [email protected].
This news release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale is unlawful.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company with services available to nearly 59 million homes and small to large businesses across 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees, the Company offers Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.
More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.
Spectrum a Optimum v září obnoví vzájemné šíření Spectrum News NY1 a News 12 v New Yorku. Zákazníci Optimum v Texasu a Severní Karolíně navíc získají přístup ke Spectrum News.
Agreement Restores Spectrum News NY1 and News 12 in New York Market, Brings Spectrum News to Optimum TV Customers in Texas and North Carolina, and Expands Advertising Capabilities Through Spectrum Reach
Key Takeaways
The companies will restore reciprocal carriage of Spectrum News NY1 and Optimum's News 12 in the New York market in September, providing viewers with greater access to trusted hyperlocal news. Optimum TV customers in Texas and North Carolina will soon gain access to Spectrum News' award-winning local journalism, expanding local news and weather coverage for customers. Optimum and Spectrum Reach are expanding their advertising relationship, combining Optimum's longstanding local customer relationships with Spectrum Reach's scale and advanced advertising capabilities to deliver enhanced solutions for advertisers. , /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum and Optimum today announced a new strategic agreement that expands access to trusted local news for television customers while strengthening advertising capabilities across key markets. Together, the companies are building on their shared commitment to delivering greater value for customers, advertisers and the communities they serve.
The agreement restores Spectrum News NY1 to Optimum TV customers and News 12 to Spectrum TV customers across the New York metropolitan area in September, ensuring viewers have access to two of the region's most trusted local news brands. The agreement also will introduce Spectrum News to Optimum TV customers in Texas and North Carolina soon. Customers will gain access to Spectrum News' award-winning local news networks, providing around-the-clock local news, weather, breaking news and community coverage.
"Together, we're expanding access to trusted local journalism while creating even greater value for our customers," said Mike Bair, Executive Vice President, Spectrum Networks. "Our local news teams are deeply connected to the communities they serve, and we're pleased to bring that reporting to even more viewers while restoring access to iconic local news brands across the New York market."
"This agreement reflects our continued focus on delivering the content and experiences our customers value most," said Keith Bowen, President of News, Programming & Business Services, Optimum. "By expanding local news offerings and strengthening our advertising capabilities through this collaboration with Spectrum, we're enhancing the customer experience while positioning our business for continued growth. It's a great example of how two industry leaders can work together to better serve viewers, advertisers and the communities we both call home."
Expanding Local News for Customers
Spectrum News and News 12 are two of the nation's leading local news brands, each delivering around-the-clock coverage of the stories, weather, politics and breaking news that matter most to the communities they serve.
Through this agreement, in the New York metropolitan area, the companies will also restore reciprocal carriage of Spectrum News NY1 and News 12 in September, giving Optimum customers renewed access to NY1's trusted coverage of New York City while restoring News 12 – one of the nation's premier hyperlocal news networks—to Spectrum customers. Optimum TV customers in Texas and North Carolina will gain access to Spectrum News' award-winning local journalism soon, expanding the company's local news offering in those markets while extending the reach of Spectrum News to even more viewers.
Together, the agreement expands access to trusted local journalism, ensuring more viewers have access to the reporting, weather and community coverage that matters most where they live.
Strengthening Advertising Solutions
As part of a separate agreement, Spectrum Reach will provide advertising sales representation for Optimum's West markets, which include approximately 30 Designated Market Areas (DMAs) across the central, southern and western United States.
The arrangement combines Optimum's deep customer relationships and local market expertise with Spectrum Reach's advanced advertising capabilities, operational scale and multiscreen solutions, creating a more seamless experience for advertisers. Together, the companies will offer businesses expanded opportunities to reach audiences across television and digital platforms with greater efficiency, insight and scale.
The enhanced operating model positions both organizations to better serve advertisers as consumer viewing habits continue to evolve, while supporting continued innovation and long-term growth across their advertising businesses.
About Spectrum Networks
Spectrum Networks is a series of 24/7 news and sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company with services available to nearly 59 million homes and small to large businesses in 41 states, supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees. Spectrum Networks carry distinct, comprehensive, and exclusive local programming on over 35 networks across Spectrum's footprint.
In recent years, Spectrum News has:
Launched several new local linear news networks – including Spectrum News Tennessee, in June, as well as Spectrum News Georgia, in late 2025; Expanded with a streaming news network, Spectrum News+ and a Spanish-language news network, Spectrum Noticias; Introduced a mobile app, which now has over 6 million downloads; Acquired New England Cable News (NECN), which will make its news available to viewers throughout New England; Since the beginning of 2025, Spectrum News has expanded its distribution to Xfinity TV customers in California, Connecticut, Houston, Northern New Jersey, Orlando and Tampa. Plans are underway to expand its reach into additional markets pending the close of the transaction with Cox Communications. More information on Spectrum Networks is available at spectrumlocalnews.com.
About Optimum Communications, Inc.
Optimum Communications, Inc. (NYSE: OPTU) is one of the largest broadband communications providers in the United States, delivering high-speed internet, video, mobile, and voice services to approximately 4.2 million residential and business customers across 21 states. As a brand built for the future, Optimum is committed to reimagining connectivity and delivering exceptional experiences through next-generation technology and customer-first innovation. The Company also operates Optimum Media, an advanced advertising and data solutions business that enables local, regional, and national brands to reach audiences across screens with precision and scale. Additionally, News 12 – its award-winning hyperlocal news network – provides trusted, community-focused journalism across the tri-state area and beyond.
More information can be found at optimum.com/about-us/.
Charter oznámila cenové podmínky výměny sedmi sérií dluhopisů za nové zajištěné dluhopisy se splatností v letech 2038 a 2041, s limitem emise 2 mld. USD pro každou sérii. Společnost očekává přijetí všech nabídek v prioritách 1 až 7 u Poolu 1 a 1 až 5 u Poolu 2.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (along with its subsidiaries, "Charter") announced today the pricing terms for the previously announced private offer (the "Pool 1 Offer") by its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Charter Communications Operating, LLC ("CCO"), Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp. ("CCO Capital" and, together with CCO, collectively, the "CCO Issuers" or the "Company") and Time Warner Cable, LLC (the "TWC Issuer" and, together with CCO Issuers, the "Old Notes Issuers"), as applicable, to exchange seven series of notes issued by the CCO Issuers or the TWC Issuer, as applicable (collectively, the "Pool 1 Notes"), for a combination of cash consideration and a new series of Senior Secured Notes due 2038 (the "New 2038 Notes") to be issued by the CCO Issuers in an aggregate principal amount not greater than $2,000,000,000 (the "New 2038 Notes Cap"), as described in the table below. For each $1,000 principal amount of Pool 1 Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 5, 2026 and accepted by the applicable Old Notes Issuers, the following table sets forth the yields, the total exchange consideration and the amount of cash component, as priced below:
Issuer(s)
Title of Security
Aggregate Principal Amount Outstanding
CUSIP No./ ISIN(1)
Acceptance Priority Level(2)
Sub-Cap(2)
Reference U.S. Treasury Security
Reference Yield(3)
Fixed Spread (Basis Points)
Exchange Offer Yield(4)
Early Exchange Premium(5)(6)
Total Exchange Consideration(6)
Cash
Component(7)
CCO Issuers
3.500% senior secured notes due 2042
$1,236,000,000
161175CE2 / US161175CE27
1
N/A
5.000% due May 15, 2046
5.186 %
+165 Bps
6.836 %
$50.00
$683.52
$95.00
3.500% senior secured notes due 2041
$1,479,000,000
161175BZ6 / US161175BZ64
2
N/A
4.375% due May 15, 2036
4.637 %
+215 Bps
6.787 %
$50.00
$695.94
$130.00
Time Warner Cable, LLC ("TWC Issuer" or "TWC")
4.500% senior debentures due 2042
$1,250,000,000
88732JBD9 / US88732JBD90
3
$ 614,423,000
5.000% due May 15, 2046
5.186 %
+190 Bps
7.086 %
$50.00
$754.01
$305.00
CCO Issuers
5.375% senior secured notes due 2047
$2,265,000,000
161175BL7 / US161175BL78
161175BD5
US161175BD52
4
N/A
5.000% due May 15, 2046
5.186 %
+215 Bps
7.336 %
$50.00
$792.65
$120.00
2.300% senior secured notes due 2032
$1,000,000,000
161175BX1 / US161175BX17
5
N/A
4.125% due June 30, 2031
4.355 %
+110 Bps
5.455 %
$50.00
$852.51
$0.00
2.800% senior secured notes due 2031
$1,590,000,000
161175BU7 / US161175BU77
6
N/A
4.125% due June 30, 2031
4.355 %
+110 Bps
5.455 %
$50.00
$892.49
$0.00
2.250% senior secured notes due 2029
$1,250,000,000
161175CD4 / US161175CD44
7
N/A
4.125% due July 15, 2029
4.270 %
+80 Bps
5.070 %
$50.00
$936.39
$0.00
____________________
(1)
No representation is made as to the correctness or accuracy of the CUSIP or ISIN numbers listed in the Offering Memorandum (as defined below). Such CUSIP and ISIN numbers are provided solely for the convenience of the holders of Pool 1 Notes.
(2)
Subject to the New 2038 Notes Cap and, solely with respect to the 4.500% senior debentures due 2042 issued by the TWC Issuer (the "4.500% Note"), the sub-cap with respect to the aggregate principal amount of such series set forth in this table (the "4.500% Notes Sub-Cap") and proration, the principal amount of each series of Pool 1 Notes that is exchanged in the Pool 1 Offer will be determined in accordance with the applicable Acceptance Priority Level (in numerical priority order with 1 being the highest Acceptance Priority Level and 7 being the lowest) specified in this column.
(3)
Represents the yield to maturity based on the bid side price of the Reference U.S. Treasury Security specified on this table for each series of Old Notes, as calculated by the Joint Lead Dealer Managers at the Pricing Time (as defined below).
(4)
Represents the sum of (i) the Reference Yield set forth in this table and (ii) the applicable Fixed Spread specified for each series of Pool 1 Notes set forth in this table.
(5)
Per $1,000 principal amount of the Pool 1 Notes validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Date (as defined below) (and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Withdrawal Deadline (as defined below)) and accepted for exchange, to be paid in the form of New 2038 Notes.
(6)
Per $1,000 principal amount of the Pool 1 Notes validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Date (and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Withdrawal Deadline) and accepted for exchange, which will be divided into (i) a cash payment equal to the applicable Cash Component and (ii) a principal amount of New 2038 Notes equal to the Total Exchange Consideration minus such Cash Component. The Total Exchange Consideration is inclusive of the Early Exchange Premium.
(7)
Represents the portion of the Total Exchange Consideration for the Pool 1 Notes that will be payable in cash per $1,000 principal amount of Pool 1 Notes validly tendered and accepted for exchange.
Charter also announced today the pricing terms for the previously announced private offer (the "Pool 2 Offer" and, together with the Pool 1 Offer, the "Exchange Offers") by the CCO Issuers to exchange five series of notes (collectively, the "Pool 2 Notes" and, together with the Pool 1 Notes, the "Old Notes" and each series of Old Notes, a "series of Old Notes") for a combination of cash and a new series of Senior Secured Notes due 2041 (the "New 2041 Notes" and, together with the New 2038 Notes, the "New Notes" and each series of New Notes, a "series of New Notes") to be issued by the CCO Issuers in an aggregate principal amount not greater than $2,000,000,000 (the "New 2041 Notes Cap"), as described in the table below. For each $1,000 principal amount of Pool 2 Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 5, 2026 and accepted by the CCO Issuers, the following table sets forth the yields, the total exchange consideration and the amount of cash component, as priced below:
Issuer(s)
Title of Security
Aggregate Principal Amount Outstanding
CUSIP No./ ISIN(1)
Acceptance Priority Level(2)
Sub-Cap(2)
Reference U.S. Treasury Security
Reference Yield(3)
Fixed Spread (Basis Points)
Exchange Offer Yield(4)
Early Exchange Premium(5)(6)
Total Exchange Consideration(6)
Cash
Component(7)
CCO Issuers
3.700% senior secured notes due 2051
$2,050,000,000
161175BV5 / US161175BV50
1
N/A
4.750% due February 15, 2056
5.187 %
+190 Bps
7.087 %
$50.00
$607.96
$0.00
3.900% senior secured notes due 2052
$2,400,000,000
161175CA0 / US161175CA05
2
N/A
4.750% due February 15, 2056
5.187 %
+195 Bps
7.137 %
$50.00
$620.63
$0.00
4.800% senior secured notes due 2050
$2,473,000,000
161175BT0 / US161175BT05
3
N/A
4.750% due February 15, 2056
5.187 %
+205 Bps
7.237 %
$50.00
$726.33
$117.50
5.125% senior secured notes due 2049
$1,244,000,000
161175BS2 / US161175BS22
4
N/A
5.000% due May 15, 2046
5.186 %
+220 Bps
7.386 %
$50.00
$752.01
$150.00
5.250% senior secured notes due 2053
$1,500,000,000
161175CK8 / US161175CK86
5
N/A
4.750% due February 15, 2056
5.187 %
+210 Bps
7.287 %
$50.00
$761.91
$190.00
____________________
(1)
No representation is made as to the correctness or accuracy of the CUSIP or ISIN numbers listed in the Offering Memorandum. Such CUSIP and ISIN numbers are provided solely for the convenience of the holders of Pool 2 Notes.
(2)
Subject to the New 2041 Notes Cap and proration, the principal amount of each series of Pool 2 Notes that is exchanged in the Pool 2 Offer will be determined in accordance with the applicable Acceptance Priority Level (in numerical priority order with 1 being the highest Acceptance Priority Level and 5 being the lowest) specified in this column.
(3)
Represents the yield to maturity based on the bid side price of the Reference U.S. Treasury Security specified on this table for each series of Old Notes, as calculated by the Joint Lead Dealer Managers at the Pricing Time.
(4)
Represents the sum of (i) the Reference Yield set forth in this table and (ii) the applicable Fixed Spread specified for each series of Pool 2 Notes set forth in this table.
(5)
Per $1,000 principal amount of the Pool 2 Notes validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Date (and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Withdrawal Deadline) and accepted for exchange, to be paid in the form of New 2041 Notes.
(6)
Per $1,000 principal amount of the Pool 2 Notes validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Date (and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Withdrawal Deadline) and accepted for exchange, which will be divided into (i) a cash payment equal to the applicable Cash Component and (ii) a principal amount of New 2041 Notes equal to the Total Exchange Consideration minus such Cash Component. The Total Exchange Consideration is inclusive of the Early Exchange Premium.
(7)
Represents the portion of the Total Exchange Consideration for the Pool 2 Notes that will be payable in cash per $1,000 principal amount of Pool 2 Notes validly tendered and accepted for exchange.
In addition, Eligible Holders (as defined below) whose Old Notes are validly tendered (not validly withdrawn) and accepted for exchange pursuant to the terms of the applicable Exchange Offers will receive in cash accrued and unpaid interest from the last applicable interest payment date to, but excluding, the date on which the exchange of such Old Notes is settled, less the amount of any pre-issuance interest on the New Notes exchanged therefor, and amounts due in lieu of fractional amounts of New Notes.
Based on the principal amount of Old Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 5, 2026 and in accordance with the terms of the Exchange Offers, the Old Notes Issuers expect to accept, on August 12, 2026, (i) all of the Pool 1 Notes at Acceptance Priority Levels 1 through 7 and (ii) all of the Pool 2 Notes at Acceptance Priority Levels 1 through 5.
The Exchange Offers described in this press release are being conducted upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the offering memorandum, dated July 23, 2026 (as amended and/or supplemented from time to time, the "Offering Memorandum").
Eligible Holders of Old Notes who validly tendered their Old Notes at or before 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 5, 2026 (the "Early Tender Date"), who did not validly withdraw their tenders and whose Old Notes are accepted for exchange, will receive an early exchange premium as set forth in the tables above (the "Early Exchange Premium"). The aggregate principal amount of 4.500% Notes tendered as of the Early Tender Date is equal to the 4.500% Notes Sub-Cap and as such no additional 4.500% Notes tendered after the Early Tender Date will be accepted.
The yield on the New 2038 Notes will be 7.087%, and the new issue price of the New 2038 Notes will be $1,000, which has been determined by reference to the bid-side yield on the 4.375% U.S. Treasury Notes due May 15, 2036, as of 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on August 6, 2026 (such date and time, the "Pricing Time"), which was 4.637%, plus 2.450%, rounded to the nearest 0.001%. The yield on the New 2041 Notes will be 7.337%, and the new issue price of the New 2041 Notes will be $1,000, which has been determined by reference to the bid-side yield on the 4.375% U.S. Treasury Notes due May 15, 2036, as of the Pricing Time, which was 4.637%, plus 2.700%, rounded to the nearest 0.001%.
The Exchange Offers will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 20, 2026, unless extended or earlier terminated by the Company (the "Expiration Date"). The withdrawal deadline for the Exchange Offers occurred at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 5, 2026 (the "Withdrawal Deadline"). As a result, tenders of Old Notes submitted in the Exchange Offers after the Withdrawal Deadline will be irrevocable except in the limited circumstances where additional withdrawal rights are required by law (as determined by the Company).
The New Notes and related guarantees and the offering thereof have not been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state or foreign securities laws. The New Notes and related guarantees may not be offered or sold in the United States or to any U.S. persons except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Exchange Offers are only being made, and the New Notes and related guarantees are only being offered and will only be issued to holders of Old Notes who are (1) reasonably believed to be "qualified institutional buyers" as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act ("Rule 144A") or (2) outside the United States to persons other than "U.S. persons" as defined in Rule 902 under the Securities Act in offshore transactions in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act ("Regulation S") (such holders, the "Eligible Holders"). Only Eligible Holders who have properly completed and returned the eligibility certification, which is available from the information agent, are authorized to receive and review the Offering Memorandum and to participate in the Exchange Offers. Additionally, in order to participate in the Exchange Offers, Eligible Holders located in Canada are required to complete, sign and submit to the information agent a Canadian Eligibility Form (which is available from the information agent). There is no separate letter of transmittal in connection with the Offering Memorandum.
Holders are advised to check with any bank, securities broker or other intermediary through which they hold Old Notes as to when such intermediary needs to receive instructions from a holder in order for that holder to be able to participate in, or (in the circumstances in which revocation is permitted) revoke their instruction to participate in the Exchange Offers before the deadlines specified herein and in the Offering Memorandum, eligibility certification and Canadian Eligibility Form. The deadlines set by each clearing system for the submission and withdrawal of exchange instructions will also be earlier than the relevant deadlines specified herein and in the Offering Memorandum, eligibility certification and Canadian Eligibility Form.
This press release is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein. The Exchange Offers are being made solely by the Offering Memorandum and only to such persons and in such jurisdictions as is permitted under applicable law.
Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC are serving as the joint lead dealer managers for the Exchange Offers, and BofA Securities, Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC are serving as the co-dealer managers for the Exchange Offers. Questions regarding the Exchange Offers may be directed to Barclays Capital Inc., Liability Management Group at (800) 438-3242 (toll free) or (212) 528-7581 (collect), Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Liability Management Group at (800) 558-3745 (toll free) or (212) 723-6106 (collect) or Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Liability Management Group at (800) 624-1808 (toll free) or (212) 761-1057 (collect).
D.F. King & Co., Inc. will act as the exchange agent and information agent for the Exchange Offers. Documents relating to the Exchange Offers will only be distributed to holders of Old Notes who certify that they are Eligible Holders. Questions or requests for assistance related to the Exchange Offers or for additional copies of the Offering Memorandum, eligibility certification or Canadian beneficial holder form may be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc. at (888) 644-5854 (toll-free) or (646) 981-1289 (banks and brokers) or by email at [email protected]. You may also contact your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Exchange Offers. The Offering Memorandum, eligibility certification and Canadian beneficial holder form can be accessed at the following link: www.dfking.com/charter.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company with services available to nearly 59 million homes and small to large businesses across 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees, the company offers Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding, among other things, the Exchange Offers. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations as reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, without limitation, the factors described under "Risk Factors" from time to time in Charter's filings with the SEC. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "believe," "future," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "planned," "will," "may," "intend," "estimated," "aim," "on track," "target," "opportunity," "tentative," "positioning," "designed," "create," "predict," "project," "initiatives," "seek," "would," "could," "continue," "ongoing," "upside," "increases," "grow," "focused on" and "potential," among others.
All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The Company is under no duty or obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release.
Charter Communications emitovala dluhopisy za 4,75 mld. USD, aby financovala hotovostní část dříve oznámené akvizice Cox Communications a obecné firemní účely.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (along with its subsidiaries, "Charter") today announced that its subsidiaries, Charter Communications Operating, LLC ("CCO") and Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp. ("CCO Capital," and together with CCO, the "Issuers"), have priced $4.75 billion in aggregate principal amount of notes consisting of the following securities:
$1.75 billion in aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes due 2032 (the "2032 Notes"). The 2032 Notes will bear interest at a rate of 6.050% per annum and will be issued at a price of 99.839% of the aggregate principal amount. $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes due 2034 (the "2034 Notes"). The 2034 Notes will bear interest at a rate of 6.600% per annum and will be issued at a price of 99.896% of the aggregate principal amount. $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes due 2036 (the "2036 Notes"). The 2036 Notes will bear interest at a rate of 6.950% per annum and will be issued at a price of 99.937% of the aggregate principal amount. $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes due 2056 (the "2056 Notes" and, together with the 2032 Notes, the 2034 Notes and the 2036 Notes, the "Notes"). The 2056 Notes will bear interest at a rate of 7.850% per annum and will be issued at a price of 99.921% of the aggregate principal amount. The Issuers intend to use the net proceeds from this offering to pay the cash consideration of the previously announced acquisition of Cox Communications, Inc. (the "Cox Transactions") and for general corporate purposes, including to repay certain indebtedness and to pay related fees and expenses. This offering is not conditioned on the closing of the Cox Transactions and the closing of the Cox Transactions is not conditioned on the consummation of this offering. Charter expects to close the offering of the Notes on August 18, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
The offering and sale of the Notes were made pursuant to an effective automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC were Joint Book-Running Managers for the senior secured notes offering. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus supplement dated August 6, 2026 and the accompanying base prospectus, copies of which, when available, may be obtained on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or by contacting Citigroup Global Markets Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, Telephone: (800) 831-9146, E-mail: [email protected]; or by contacting Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, c/o 180 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014, Attention: Prospectus Department, Telephone: (866) 718-1649, Email: [email protected]; or by contacting Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, c/o 608 2nd Avenue South, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, Attention: WFS Customer Service, Email: [email protected].
This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale, nor is it an offer to purchase, or the solicitation of an offer to sell the Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale is unlawful.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company with services available to nearly 59 million homes and small to large businesses across 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees, the Company offers Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.
This communication includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding, among other things, the potential offering. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations as reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, without limitation, the factors described under "Risk Factors" from time to time in our filings with the SEC. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this communication may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "believe," "future," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "planned," "will," "may," "intend," "estimated," "aim," "on track," "target," "opportunity," "tentative," "positioning," "designed," "create," "predict," "project," "initiatives," "seek," "would," "could," "continue," "ongoing," "upside," "increases," "grow," "focused on" and "potential," among others.
All forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. We are under no duty or obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this communication.
Charter oznámil, že k předčasnému termínu bylo upsáno dluhopisů Pool 1 za 2,66474 mld. USD a dluhopisů Pool 2 za 2,689377 mld. USD. Zároveň zvýšil limit nových dluhopisů na 2 mld. USD u obou nabídek.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (along with its subsidiaries, "Charter") announced today the early tender results for the previously announced (i) private offer by its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Charter Communications Operating, LLC ("CCO"), Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp. ("CCO Capital" and, together with CCO, collectively, the "CCO Issuers" or the "Company") and Time Warner Cable, LLC (the "TWC Issuer" and, together with CCO Issuers, the "Old Notes Issuers"), as applicable, to exchange (the "Pool 1 Offer") seven series of notes issued by the CCO Issuers or the TWC Issuer, as applicable (collectively, the "Pool 1 Notes"), for a combination of cash consideration and a new series of Senior Secured Notes due 2038 (the "New 2038 Notes") to be issued by the CCO Issuers and (ii) private offer by the CCO Issuers to exchange (the "Pool 2 Offer" and, together with the Pool 1 Offer, the "Exchange Offers") five series of notes (collectively, the "Pool 2 Notes" and, together with the Pool 1 Notes, the "Old Notes" and each series of Old Notes, a "series of Old Notes") for a combination of cash and a new series of Senior Secured Notes due 2041 (the "New 2041 Notes" and, together with the New 2038 Notes, the "New Notes" and each series of New Notes, a "series of New Notes") to be issued by the CCO Issuers.
As of the previously announced early tender time of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 5, 2026 (the "Early Tender Date"), according to information provided by D.F. King & Co., Inc., the exchange agent and the information agent for the Exchange Offers, the aggregate principal amount of $2,664,740,000 of Pool 1 Notes had been validly tendered and not withdrawn in the Pool 1 Offer, representing 26.5% of the outstanding Pool 1 Notes, and the aggregate principal amount of $2,689,377,000 of Pool 2 Notes had been validly tendered and not withdrawn in the Pool 2 Offer, representing 27.8% of the outstanding Pool 2 Notes, each as detailed below.
Pool 1 Notes
Issuer(s)
Title of Security
Aggregate Principal
Amount Outstanding
CUSIP No./ ISIN(1)
Acceptance Priority
Level(2)
Sub-Cap(2)
Principal
Amount
Tendered
CCO Issuers
3.500% senior secured notes due 2042
$1,236,000,000
161175CE2 /
US161175CE27
1
N/A
$323,348,000
3.500% senior secured notes due 2041
$1,479,000,000
161175BZ6 /
US161175BZ64
2
N/A
$450,822,000
TWC Issuer
4.500% senior debentures due 2042
$1,250,000,000
88732JBD9 /
US88732JBD90
3
$ 614,423,000
$614,423,000
CCO Issuers
5.375% senior secured notes due 2047
$2,265,000,000
161175BL7 /
US161175BL78
161175BD5
US161175BD52
4
N/A
$778,719,000
2.300% senior secured notes due 2032
$1,000,000,000
161175BX1 /
US161175BX17
5
N/A
$144,042,000
2.800% senior secured notes due 2031
$1,590,000,000
161175BU7 /
US161175BU77
6
N/A
$260,060,000
2.250% senior secured notes due 2029
$1,250,000,000
161175CD4 /
US161175CD44
7
N/A
$93,326,000
(1)
No representation is made as to the correctness or accuracy of the CUSIP or ISIN numbers listed in the Offering Memorandum (as defined below). Such CUSIP and ISIN numbers are provided solely for the convenience of the holders of Pool 1 Notes.
(2)
Subject to the New 2038 Notes Cap (as defined below) and, solely with respect to the 4.500% senior debentures due 2042 issued by the TWC Issuer (the "4.500% Notes"), the sub-cap with respect to the aggregate principal amount of such series set forth in this table and proration, the principal amount of each series of Pool 1 Notes that is accepted for exchange in the Pool 1 Offer will be determined in accordance with the applicable Acceptance Priority Level (in numerical priority order with 1 being the highest Acceptance Priority Level and 7 being the lowest) specified in this column.
Pool 2 Notes
Issuer(s)
Title of Security
Aggregate Principal
Amount Outstanding
CUSIP No./ ISIN(1)
Acceptance
Priority Level(2)
Sub-Cap
Principal Amount
Tendered
CCO Issuers
3.700% senior secured notes due 2051
$2,050,000,000
161175BV5 /
US161175BV50
1
N/A
$517,617,000
3.900% senior secured notes due 2052
$2,400,000,000
161175CA0 /
US161175CA05
2
N/A
$504,449,000
4.800% senior secured notes due 2050
$2,473,000,000
161175BT0 /
US161175BT05
3
N/A
$864,822,000
5.125% senior secured notes due 2049
$1,244,000,000
161175BS2 /
US161175BS22
4
N/A
$505,766,000
5.250% senior secured notes due 2053
$1,500,000,000
161175CK8 /
US161175CK86
5
N/A
$296,723,000
(1)
No representation is made as to the correctness or accuracy of the CUSIP or ISIN numbers listed in the Offering Memorandum (as defined below). Such CUSIP and ISIN numbers are provided solely for the convenience of the holders of Pool 2 Notes.
(2)
Subject to the New 2041 Notes Cap (as defined below) and proration, the principal amount of each series of Pool 2 Notes that is accepted for exchange in the Pool 2 Offer will be determined in accordance with the applicable Acceptance Priority Level (in numerical priority order with 1 being the highest Acceptance Priority Level and 5 being the lowest) specified in this column.
Charter further announced that the Company has amended the Exchange Offers to increase the consideration for Eligible Holders who validly tender their Old Notes after the Early Tender Date (as defined below) but on or prior to the Expiration Date (as defined below), and whose Old Notes are accepted for exchange pursuant to the terms of the applicable Exchange Offers, to receive, for each $1,000 aggregate principal amount of Old Notes validly tendered after the Early Tender Date but on or prior to the Expiration Date (and not validly withdrawn), the Total Exchange Consideration (as defined in the Offering Memorandum).
In addition, the Company has increased (i) the maximum aggregate principal amount of New 2038 Notes that the CCO Issuers will issue in connection with the Exchange Offers from $1,750,000,000 to $2,000,000,000 (as increased, the "New 2038 Notes Cap"), (ii) the maximum aggregate principal amount of New 2041 Notes that the CCO Issuers will issue in connection with the Exchange Offers from $1,750,000,000 to $2,000,000,000 (as increased, the "New 2041 Notes Cap") and (iii) the maximum aggregate principal amount of 4.500% Notes that the Company will accept for exchange pursuant to the terms of the Pool 1 Offer from $450,000,000 to $614,423,000, which is equivalent to the amount of 4.500% Notes tendered prior to the Early Tender Date (as increased, the "4.500% Notes Sub-Cap"). The maximum aggregate principal amount of Pool 1 Notes that the Company will accept for exchange is an amount of Pool 1 Notes that results in the issuance of New 2038 Notes in an amount not exceeding the New 2038 Notes Cap. The maximum aggregate principal amount of Pool 2 Notes that the Company will accept for exchange is an amount of Pool 2 Notes that results in the issuance of the New 2041 Notes in an amount not exceeding the New 2041 Notes Cap. The maximum aggregate principal amount of the 4.500% Notes that the Company will accept for exchange is the 4.500% Notes Sub-Cap.
Except as stated in this press release, no other terms of the Exchange Offers have changed. The complete terms and conditions of the Exchange Offers are set forth in the offering memorandum, dated July 23, 2026 (as amended and supplemented from time to time, the "Offering Memorandum").
The withdrawal deadline for the Exchange Offers occurred at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 5, 2026 (the "Withdrawal Deadline"). As a result, tenders of Old Notes submitted in the Exchange Offers after the Withdrawal Deadline will be irrevocable except in the limited circumstances where additional withdrawal rights are required by law (as determined by the Company).
The pricing of the New Notes will occur at 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on August 6, 2026.
The Company has elected to exercise its right to settle the Exchange Offers for Old Notes that were validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) prior to or at the Early Tender Date and that are accepted for exchange pursuant to the terms of the applicable Exchange Offers on August 12, 2026 (the "Early Settlement Date").
Eligible Holders of Old Notes who validly tendered their Old Notes on or prior to the Early Tender Date, and whose Old Notes are accepted pursuant to the terms of the applicable Exchange Offers, will receive (i) the Total Exchange Consideration, which includes the Early Exchange Premium (as defined in the Offering Memorandum), and (ii) accrued and unpaid interest in cash from the last applicable interest payment date to, but excluding, the Early Settlement Date, plus amounts due in lieu of fractional amounts of New Notes.
The amount of outstanding Old Notes validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Date (and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Withdrawal Deadline), as reflected in the tables above, satisfied the Minimum New Issue Condition in each of the Exchange Offers as described in the Offering Memorandum.
The Exchange Offers will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 20, 2026, unless extended or earlier terminated by the Company (the "Expiration Date").
The New Notes and related guarantees and the offering thereof have not been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state or foreign securities laws. The New Notes and related guarantees may not be offered or sold in the United States or to any U.S. persons except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Exchange Offers are only being made, and the New Notes and related guarantees are only being offered and will only be issued to holders of Old Notes who are (1) reasonably believed to be "qualified institutional buyers" ("QIBs") as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act ("Rule 144A") or (2) outside the United States to persons other than "U.S. persons" as defined in Rule 902 under the Securities Act in offshore transactions in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act ("Regulation S") (such holders, the "Eligible Holders"). Only Eligible Holders who have properly completed and returned the eligibility certification, which is available from the information agent, are authorized to receive and review the Offering Memorandum and to participate in the Exchange Offers. Additionally, in order to participate in the Exchange Offers, Eligible Holders located in Canada are required to complete, sign and submit to the information agent a Canadian Eligibility Form (which is available from the information agent). There is no separate letter of transmittal in connection with the Offering Memorandum.
Holders are advised to check with any bank, securities broker or other intermediary through which they hold Old Notes as to when such intermediary needs to receive instructions from a holder in order for that holder to be able to participate in, or (in the circumstances in which revocation is permitted) revoke their instruction to participate in the Exchange Offers before the deadlines specified herein and in the Offering Memorandum, eligibility certification and Canadian Eligibility Form. The deadlines set by each clearing system for the submission and withdrawal of exchange instructions will also be earlier than the relevant deadlines specified herein and in the Offering Memorandum, eligibility certification and Canadian Eligibility Form.
This press release is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein. The Exchange Offers are being made solely by the Offering Memorandum and only to such persons and in such jurisdictions as is permitted under applicable law.
Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC are serving as the joint lead dealer managers for the Exchange Offers, and BofA Securities, Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC are serving as the co-dealer managers for the Exchange Offers. Questions regarding the Exchange Offers may be directed to Barclays Capital Inc., Liability Management Group at (800) 438-3242 (toll free) or (212) 528-7581 (collect), Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Liability Management Group at (800) 558-3745 (toll free) or (212) 723-6106 (collect) or Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Liability Management Group at (800) 624-1808 (toll free) or (212) 761-1057 (collect).
D.F. King & Co., Inc. will act as the exchange agent and information agent for the Exchange Offers. Documents relating to the Exchange Offers will only be distributed to holders of Old Notes who certify that they are Eligible Holders. Questions or requests for assistance related to the Exchange Offers or for additional copies of the Offering Memorandum, eligibility certification or Canadian beneficial holder form may be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc. at (888) 644-5854 (toll-free) or (646) 981-1289 (banks and brokers) or by email at [email protected]. You may also contact your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Exchange Offers. The Offering Memorandum, eligibility certification and Canadian beneficial holder form can be accessed at the following link: www.dfking.com/charter.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company with services available to nearly 59 million homes and small to large businesses across 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees, the company offers Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.
More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding, among other things, the Exchange Offers. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations as reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, without limitation, the factors described under "Risk Factors" from time to time in Charter's filings with the SEC. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "believe," "future," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "planned," "will," "may," "intend," "estimated," "aim," "on track," "target," "opportunity," "tentative," "positioning," "designed," "create," "predict," "project," "initiatives," "seek," "would," "could," "continue," "ongoing," "upside," "increases," "grow," "focused on" and "potential," among others.
All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The Company is under no duty or obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release.
Charter Communications oznámila, že její dceřiné společnosti plánují nabídku senior secured fixed rate notes. Výnos z emise má financovat akvizici Cox Communications a obecné firemní účely, včetně splátky části dluhu a úhrady souvisejících poplatků a výdajů.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (along with its subsidiaries, "Charter") today announced that its subsidiaries, Charter Communications Operating, LLC ("CCO") and Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp. ("CCO Capital," and together with CCO, the "Issuers"), intend to offer senior secured fixed rate notes (the "Notes").
The Issuers intend to use the net proceeds from this offering to pay the cash consideration of the previously announced acquisition of Cox Communications, Inc. (the "Cox Transactions") and for general corporate purposes, including to repay certain indebtedness and to pay related fees and expenses. This offering is not conditioned on the closing of the Cox Transactions and the closing of the Cox Transactions is not conditioned on the consummation of this offering.
The offering and sale of the Notes will be made pursuant to an effective automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The offering is subject to, among other things, market conditions.
Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC will act as Joint Book-Running Managers for the senior secured notes offering. The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement dated August 6, 2026 and the accompanying base prospectus, copies of which, when available, may be obtained on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or by contacting Citigroup Global Markets Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, Telephone: (800) 831-9146, E-mail: [email protected]; or by contacting Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, c/o 180 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014, Attention: Prospectus Department, Telephone: (866) 718-1649, Email: [email protected]; or by contacting Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, c/o 608 2nd Avenue South, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, Attention: WFS Customer Service, Email: [email protected].
This news release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale, nor is it an offer to purchase, or the solicitation of an offer to sell the Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale is unlawful.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company with services available to nearly 59 million homes and small to large businesses across 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees, the Company offers Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.
This communication includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding, among other things, the potential offering. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations as reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, without limitation, the factors described under "Risk Factors" from time to time in our filings with the SEC. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this communication may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "believe," "future," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "planned," "will," "may," "intend," "estimated," "aim," "on track," "target," "opportunity," "tentative," "positioning," "designed," "create," "predict," "project," "initiatives," "seek," "would," "could," "continue," "ongoing," "upside," "increases," "grow," "focused on" and "potential," among others.
All forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. We are under no duty or obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this communication.
Charter Communications za 2. čtvrtletí 2026 překonal odhady: tržby činily 13,53 miliardy USD a upravený zisk 10,66 USD na akcii. Akcie v pondělí vzrostly o 2,6 %.
Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) on Friday posted upbeat second-quarter 2026 earnings.
The cable and broadband provider reported revenue of $13.53 billion, down 1.7% from a year earlier but slightly above the analyst consensus estimate of $13.51 billion. Adjusted earnings came in at $10.66 per share, beating expectations of $10.14.
The company lost 172,000 internet customers, compared with a loss of 116,000 a year earlier. Video customer losses narrowed to 21,000, compared with a loss of 80,000 a year earlier, helped by simplified pricing, revised packaging and the addition of streaming services to Spectrum’s expanded basic packages.
Charter reiterated its 2026 capital expenditure forecast of about $11.4 billion, down from $11.7 billion in 2025.
Charter Communications shares gained 2.6% to trade at $126.56 on Monday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Charter Communications following earnings announcement.
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Charter Communications v pondělí vzrostl téměř o 5 %, ale RBC varuje, že tlak na broadband, slabší ARPU a rostoucí náklady budou pokračovat. Analytik snížil cílovou cenu na 150 USD z 160 USD.
Charter Communications, Inc (NASDAQ:CHTR) stock gained by almost 5% on Monday as buyers lean into a rebound attempt in Communication Services, even while the broader tape stays mixed.
The Nasdaq is down 0.69% while the S&P 500 has shed 0.04%.
RBC Capital analyst Jonathan Atkin said Charter continues to face broadband pressure, weaker ARPU and rising costs, prompting him to lower his price target and trim financial estimates.
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Broadband Pressure PersistsAtkin maintained a Sector Perform rating on Charter and cut his price forecast to $150 from $160. He said Charter has not successfully slowed broadband subscriber losses, while ARPU declines and cost inflation have created fresh challenges.
Charter lost 172,000 broadband customers in the second quarter, worse than the 145,000 loss analysts expected. Broadband ARPU fell 1.7% year over year and came in below expectations, while free cash flow of $1 billion missed consensus by 12%.
RBC Cuts EstimatesAtkin now expects 2026 revenue of $54.11 billion (down from $54.22 billion) and fiscal 2027 revenue of $53.27 billion (down from $53.53 billion).
The analyst lowered RBC’s 2026 EBITDA estimate to $22.6 billion from $22.8 billion and its 2027 estimate to $22.3 billion from $22.6 billion. He also cut free cash flow estimates to $5.1 billion for 2026 and $6.2 billion for 2027.
He now expects Charter to lose 473,000 broadband customers in 2026 and 453,000 in 2027, up from prior loss estimates of 425,000 and 405,000, respectively.
Cost Cuts and Cox Deal In FocusAtkin said a large cost-cutting program appears to be the next logical step as Charter deals with broadband share losses, fuel costs and employee-benefit inflation. He said the company may use AI automation for efficiency, but stronger action may be needed.
He expects the Cox Communications deal to close in mid- to late August and sees a broader cost-transformation program following the close.
Technical AnalysisEven with Monday’s pop, Charter remains in a longer-term downtrend: it’s trading 4.1% below its 20-day SMA, 6.4% below its 50-day SMA, and still deeply below the 100-day and 200-day averages (down 25.5% and 34.6%, respectively). The 20-day SMA sitting below the 50-day SMA keeps the near-term trend bearish, and the 50-day below the 200-day confirms the "death cross" backdrop that’s been in place since August 2025.
CHTR Price ActionCharter Communications shares were up 4.18% at $128.47 at the time of publication on Monday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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Charter ve 2. čtvrtletí vykázal tržby 13,5 miliardy USD, meziročně o 1,7 % méně, a čistý zisk 1,3 miliardy USD. Počet mobilních linek Spectrum Mobile vzrostl o 406 tisíc, zatímco zákazníků internetu ubylo o 172 tisíc.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (along with its subsidiaries, the "Company" or "Charter"), which operates the Spectrum brand, today reported financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.
Second quarter Spectrum MobileTM lines increased by 406,000 and by 1.7 million over the last twelve months. As of June 30, 2026, Charter served 12.5 million mobile lines. During the second quarter, Spectrum Internet® customers declined by 172,000. As of June 30, 2026, Charter served 29.4 million Internet customers. Video customers decreased by 21,000 in the second quarter and declined by 107,000, or 0.8%, over the last twelve months. As of June 30, 2026, Charter served 12.5 million video customers. As of June 30, 2026, customer relationships totaled 31.5 million and connectivity customers totaled 30.4 million. Second quarter revenue of $13.5 billion declined 1.7% year-over-year, primarily driven by lower residential video revenue. Net income attributable to Charter shareholders totaled $1.3 billion in the second quarter. Second quarter Adjusted EBITDA1 of $5.4 billion declined 4.3% year-over-year and by 3.2% excluding transition expenses. Second quarter capital expenditures totaled $2.9 billion. Second quarter net cash flows from operating activities of $3.9 billion vs. $3.6 billion in the prior year. Second quarter free cash flow1 of $969 million declined $77 million versus the prior year, primarily due to an unfavorable change in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures, partly offset by higher operating cash flow. During the second quarter, Charter purchased 4.0 million shares of Charter Class A common stock for $838 million and $1.2 billion in aggregate principal amount of Charter Communications Operating, LLC and CCO Holdings, LLC notes under an open market repurchase program for $1.0 billion in cash. "We operate in a competitive environment across all of our products, and our strategy for growing connectivity services is simple -- deliver the best products, at the best overall value, with the best service," said Chris Winfrey, President and CEO of Charter. "We look forward to delivering the benefits of that strategy to Cox's customers and communities after the transaction closes. As the nation's leading provider of converged connectivity services, Spectrum will have additional scale to develop new products with industry and technology partners. And by saving customers money with Spectrum products, serviced by 100% US-based employees -- we will drive customer and shareholder value for years to come."
1.
Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures defined in the "Use of Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow Information" section and are reconciled to net income attributable to Charter shareholders and net cash flows from operating activities, respectively, in the addendum of this news release.
Key Operating Results
Approximate as of
June 30, 2026 (d)
June 30, 2025 (d)
Y/Y Change
Footprint
Estimated Passings (e)
58,981
57,540
2.5 %
Customer Relationships (f)
Residential
29,276
29,819
(1.8) %
Small Business
2,223
2,241
(0.8) %
Total Customer Relationships
31,499
32,060
(1.7) %
Residential
(176)
(95)
(81)
Small Business
(8)
(5)
(3)
Total Customer Relationships Quarterly Net Additions
(184)
(100)
(84)
Total Customer Relationship Penetration of Estimated Passings (g)
53.4 %
55.7 %
(2.3) ppts
Monthly Residential Revenue per Residential Customer (h)
$ 117.52
$ 119.70
(1.8) %
Monthly Small Business Revenue per Small Business Customer (i)
Mid-Market & Large Business Primary Service Units ("PSUs")
364
350
3.9 %
Mid-Market & Large Business Quarterly Net Additions
4
6
(2)
In thousands, except per customer and penetration data. See footnotes to unaudited summary of operating statistics on page 7 of the addendum of this news release. The footnotes contain important disclosures regarding the definitions used for these operating statistics. All percentages are calculated using whole numbers. Minor differences may exist due to rounding.
Second quarter total Internet customers decreased by 172,000, compared to a decline of 116,000 during the second quarter of 2025. Spectrum Internet delivers the most reliable Internet1, and the Company is evolving its connectivity network to offer symmetrical and multi-gigabit Internet speeds across its entire footprint and has launched symmetrical Internet service in several markets. Spectrum expects to complete its network evolution initiative in 2027. In February 2026, Spectrum launched its Invincible WiFiTM product, a tri-band advanced WiFi 7 router that integrates 5G cellular and battery backup to keep customers seamlessly and fully connected during a power outage or network disruption. In the first quarter, Spectrum launched its $1,000 savings guarantee; new or existing Spectrum Internet customers switching two or more mobile lines from Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile are now guaranteed $1,000 of savings in their first year, or Spectrum will cover the difference.
During the second quarter of 2026, Charter added 406,000 total mobile lines, compared to growth of 491,000 during the second quarter of 2025. Spectrum Mobile has faster wireless speeds than the competition (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon).2 Spectrum Mobile is central to Charter's converged network strategy to provide customers a differentiated connectivity experience with highly competitive, simple data plans and pricing.
Total video customers decreased by 21,000 in the second quarter of 2026, compared to a decline of 80,000 in the second quarter of 2025, with the improvement driven by simplified pricing and packaging and benefits from the inclusion of programmers' streaming applications in Spectrum's expanded basic video packages. As of June 30, 2026, Charter had 12.5 million total video customers.
Spectrum TV Select video customers now receive up to approximately $127 per month of programmers' streaming application retail value at no extra cost, including the ad-supported versions of Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited, HBO Max, Paramount+, Peacock, AMC+, ViX, Tennis Channel, Fox One and Discovery+. Beginning in June 2026, Spectrum customers can purchase ad-supported and ad-free versions of Netflix through the Spectrum App Store. The Spectrum App Store is an innovative digital marketplace where Spectrum TV customers can activate, manage and upgrade the streaming apps included with their video plans. The Spectrum App Store also allows Spectrum customers without a traditional TV package to purchase and manage streaming apps à la carte.
During the second quarter of 2026, total wireline voice customers declined by 178,000, compared to a decline of 220,000 in the second quarter of 2025. As of June 30, 2026, Charter had 5.7 million total wireline voice customers.
Charter continues to work with federal, state and local governments to bring Spectrum Internet to unserved and underserved communities. During the second quarter of 2026, Charter activated 127,000 subsidized rural passings. Within Charter's subsidized rural footprint, total customer relationships increased by 47,000 in the second quarter of 2026.
1.
Most reliable Internet claim based on Broadband Reliability Experience among top 5 national providers in Opensignal USA: Fixed Broadband Experience Report – May 2026. Based on Opensignal independent analysis of Internet connectivity, completion, and sufficiency.
2.
Based on Download Speeds among top 5 national providers in Opensignal USA, Converged Experience, April 2026.
Second Quarter Financial Results
(in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
% Change
Revenues:
Internet
$ 5,776
$ 5,969
(3.2) %
Mobile service
1,095
921
18.9 %
Connectivity
6,871
6,890
(0.3) %
Video
3,149
3,488
(9.7) %
Voice
331
346
(4.5) %
Residential revenue
10,351
10,724
(3.5) %
Small business
1,104
1,096
0.7 %
Mid-market & large business
761
740
2.8 %
Commercial revenue
1,865
1,836
1.5 %
Advertising sales
416
371
12.3 %
Other
894
835
7.1 %
Total Revenues
$ 13,526
$ 13,766
(1.7) %
Net income attributable to Charter shareholders
$ 1,292
$ 1,301
(0.7) %
Net income attributable to Charter shareholders margin
9.6 %
9.4 %
Adjusted EBITDA1
$ 5,449
$ 5,693
(4.3) %
Adjusted EBITDA margin
40.3 %
41.4 %
Capital expenditures
$ 2,871
$ 2,874
(0.1) %
Net cash flows from operating activities
$ 3,925
$ 3,600
9.0 %
Free cash flow1
$ 969
$ 1,046
(7.4) %
All percentages are calculated using whole numbers. Minor differences may exist due to rounding.
1.
Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures defined in the "Use of Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow Information" section and are reconciled to net income attributable to Charter shareholders and net cash flows from operating activities, respectively, in the addendum of this news release.
Revenues
Second quarter revenue decreased by 1.7% year-over-year to $13.5 billion, driven by lower residential video revenue mostly due to higher costs allocated to programmer streaming applications and netted within video revenue and lower residential Internet revenue, partly offset by an increase in residential mobile service revenue, higher mobile device revenue and higher advertising sales revenue. Excluding advertising sales revenue and costs allocated to programmer streaming applications and netted within video revenue, second quarter total revenue declined by 0.8% year-over-year.
Residential revenue totaled $10.4 billion in the second quarter, a decrease of 3.5% year-over-year, driven by a year-over-year decline in residential customers of 1.8% and a decrease in monthly residential revenue per residential customer of 1.8%. Excluding costs allocated to programmer streaming applications and netted within video revenue, residential revenue declined by 1.8%.
Second quarter 2026 monthly residential revenue per residential customer totaled $117.52, a decrease of 1.8% compared to the prior year period. The decline was driven by $251 million of costs allocated to programmer streaming applications and netted within video revenue versus $67 million in the prior year period, pricing and packaging mix within Charter's customer base and a decline in video customers during the last year, partly offset by the growth of Spectrum Mobile. Excluding costs allocated to programmer streaming applications and netted within video revenue, monthly residential revenue per residential customer decreased 0.1% compared to the prior year period.
Internet revenue declined 3.2% year-over-year to $5.8 billion, driven by a decline in Internet customers year-over year and pricing and packaging mix within Charter's customer base, partly offset by more favorable bundled revenue allocation year-over-year.
Second quarter mobile service revenue totaled $1.1 billion, an increase of 18.9% year-over-year, driven by mobile line growth and rate adjustments.
Video revenue totaled $3.1 billion in the second quarter, a decrease of 9.7% compared to the prior year period, driven by a higher mix of lower priced video packages within Charter's video customer base, $251 million of costs allocated to programmer streaming applications and netted within video revenue versus $67 million in the prior year period, more unfavorable bundled revenue allocation year-over-year and a decline in video customers during the last year, partly offset by promotional rate step-ups and video rate adjustments that pass through programmer rate increases.
Voice revenue decreased by 4.5% year-over-year to $331 million, driven by a decline in wireline voice customers, partly offset by voice rate adjustments.
Commercial revenue increased by 1.5% year-over-year to $1.9 billion, driven by mid-market and large business revenue growth of 2.8% year-over-year and an increase in small business revenue of 0.7%. Mid-market and large business revenue excluding wholesale increased by 3.5% year-over-year, mostly reflecting PSU growth. The year-over-year increase in second quarter 2026 small business revenue was driven by a 1.4% increase year-over-year in monthly small business revenue per small business customer, partly offset by a decline of 0.8% in small business customer relationships year-over-year.
Second quarter advertising sales revenue of $416 million increased by 12.3% compared to the year-ago quarter, primarily driven by higher political revenue. Excluding political revenue in both periods, advertising sales revenue decreased by 4.6% year-over-year driven by lower linear advertising revenue, partly offset by higher streaming advertising revenue.
Other revenue totaled $894 million in the second quarter, an increase of 7.1% compared to the second quarter of 2025, primarily driven by higher mobile device sales, partly offset by a $45 million one-time benefit in the prior year period.
Operating Costs and Expenses
Second quarter total operating costs and expenses were flat year-over-year at $8.1 billion, primarily driven by lower programming costs, offset by higher other costs of revenue and higher transition expenses.
Second quarter programming costs decreased by $218 million, or 9.7% as compared to the second quarter of 2025, reflecting $251 million of costs allocated to programmer streaming applications and netted within video revenue versus $67 million in the prior year period, a higher mix of lower cost packages within Charter's video customer base and fewer video customers, partly offset by contractual programming rate increases and renewals.
Other costs of revenue increased by $186 million, or 11.3% year-over-year, primarily driven by higher mobile device sales, higher mobile service direct costs and higher advertising sales costs given higher political revenue.
Field and technology operations expenses increased by $21 million, or 1.6% year-over-year, primarily driven by higher vehicle fuel costs and medical expenses.
Customer operations expenses increased by $8 million, or 1.1% year-over-year, driven by medical expenses.
Marketing and residential sales expenses decreased by $31 million or 3.1% year-over-year, due to lower marketing expenses from cost savings, despite higher marketing activity.
Transition expenses represent incremental costs incurred to prepare for the integration of the previously announced Cox transaction.
Other expenses decreased by $27 million, or 2.5% as compared to the second quarter of 2025, primarily driven by lower professional services expense.
Net Income Attributable to Charter Shareholders
Net income attributable to Charter shareholders totaled $1.3 billion in the second quarter of 2026 and 2025, with lower Adjusted EBITDA offset by a gain on extinguishment of debt related to open market debt repurchases in the second quarter of 2026.
Net income per basic common share attributable to Charter shareholders totaled $10.76 in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $9.41 during the same period last year. The increase was primarily the result of a 13.1% decrease in basic weighted average common shares outstanding versus the prior year period.
Adjusted EBITDA
Second quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $5.4 billion declined by 4.3% year-over-year, reflecting a decline in revenue of 1.7%, while operating costs and expenses remained flat. Excluding transition expenses, Adjusted EBITDA declined 3.2% year-over-year.
Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures totaled $2.9 billion in the second quarter of 2026, in-line with the prior year period, with lower line extension spend offset by higher upgrade/rebuild (primarily network evolution).
Charter continues to expect full year 2026 capital expenditures, excluding impacts from the previously announced Cox transaction, to total approximately $11.4 billion. The actual amount of capital expenditures in 2026 will depend on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the pace of Charter's network evolution and expansion initiatives, supply chain timing and growth rates in Charter's residential and commercial businesses.
Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow
During the second quarter of 2026, net cash flows from operating activities totaled $3.9 billion, an increase from $3.6 billion in the prior year. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to lower cash taxes, partly offset by lower Adjusted EBITDA.
Free cash flow in the second quarter of 2026 totaled $969 million, a decrease of $77 million compared to the second quarter of 2025. The year-over-year decrease in free cash flow was driven by an unfavorable change in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures, partly offset by higher net cash flows from operating activities.
Liquidity & Financing
As of June 30, 2026, total principal amount of debt was $93.8 billion and Charter's credit facilities provided approximately $3.7 billion of additional liquidity in excess of Charter's $509 million cash position.
During the three months ended June 30, 2026, Charter purchased $1.2 billion in aggregate principal amount of various Charter Communications Operating, LLC and CCO Holdings, LLC notes under an open market repurchase program for $1.0 billion in cash.
Share Repurchases
During the three months ended June 30, 2026, Charter purchased 4.0 million shares of Charter Class A common stock for $838 million.
Webcast
Charter will host a webcast on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) related to the contents of this release.
The webcast can be accessed live via the Company's investor relations website at ir.charter.com. Participants should go to the webcast link no later than 10 minutes prior to the start time to register. The webcast will be archived at ir.charter.com two hours after completion of the webcast.
Additional Information Available on Website
The information in this press release should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and footnotes contained in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, which will be posted on the "Results & SEC Filings" section of the Company's investor relations website at ir.charter.com, when it is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). A slide presentation to accompany the conference call and a trending schedule containing historical customer and financial data will also be available in the "Results & SEC Filings" section.
Use of Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow Information
The Company uses certain measures that are not defined by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") to evaluate various aspects of its business. Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial measures and should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, net income attributable to Charter shareholders and net cash flows from operating activities reported in accordance with GAAP. These terms, as defined by Charter, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow are reconciled to net income attributable to Charter shareholders and net cash flows from operating activities, respectively, in the Addendum to this release.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income attributable to Charter shareholders plus net income attributable to noncontrolling interest, net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock compensation expense, other income (expenses), net and other operating (income) expenses, net, such as special charges, merger and acquisition costs and (gain) loss on sale or retirement of assets. As such, it eliminates the significant non-cash depreciation and amortization expense that results from the capital-intensive nature of the Company's businesses as well as other non-cash or special items, and is unaffected by the Company's capital structure or investment activities. However, this measure is limited in that it does not reflect the periodic costs of certain capitalized tangible and intangible assets used in generating revenues and the cash cost of financing. These costs are evaluated through other financial measures.
Free cash flow is defined as net cash flows from operating activities, less capital expenditures and changes in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures.
Management and Charter's board of directors use Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow to assess Charter's performance and its ability to service its debt, fund operations and make additional investments with internally generated funds. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA generally correlates to the leverage ratio calculation under the Company's credit facilities or outstanding notes to determine compliance with the covenants contained in the facilities and notes (all such documents have been previously filed with the SEC). For the purpose of calculating compliance with leverage covenants, the Company uses Adjusted EBITDA, as presented, excluding certain expenses paid by its operating subsidiaries to other Charter entities. The Company's debt covenants refer to these expenses as management fees, which were $336 million and $702 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, and $366 million and $732 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company with services available to nearly 59 million homes and small to large businesses across 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees, the Company offers Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.
More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.
This communication includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding, among other things, our plans, strategies and prospects, both business and financial. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations as reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, without limitation, the factors described under "Risk Factors" from time to time in our filings with the SEC. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this communication may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "believe," "future," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "planned," "will," "may," "intend," "estimated," "aim," "on track," "target," "opportunity," "tentative," "positioning," "designed," "create," "predict," "project," "initiatives," "seek," "would," "could," "continue," "ongoing," "upside," "increases," "grow," "focused on" and "potential," among others. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this communication are set forth in our annual report on Form 10-K, and in other reports or documents that we file from time to time with the SEC, and include, but are not limited to:
our ability to sustain and grow revenues and cash flow from operations by offering Internet, mobile, video, voice, advertising and other services to residential and commercial customers, to adequately meet the customer experience demands in our service areas and to maintain and grow our customer base, particularly in the face of increasingly aggressive competition, the need for innovation and the related capital expenditures; the impact of competition from other market participants, including but not limited to incumbent telephone companies, direct broadcast satellite ("DBS") operators, wireless and satellite broadband and telephone providers, digital subscriber line ("DSL") providers, fiber to the home providers and providers of video content over broadband Internet connections; general business conditions, unemployment levels and the level of activity in the housing sector and economic uncertainty or downturn; our ability to develop and deploy new products and technologies including consumer services and service platforms; any events that disrupt our networks, information systems or properties and impair our operating activities or our reputation; the effects of governmental regulation on our business including subsidies to consumers, subsidies and incentives for competitors, costs, disruptions and possible limitations on operating flexibility related to, and our ability to comply with, regulatory conditions applicable to us; our ability to procure necessary services and equipment from our vendors in a timely manner and at reasonable costs including in connection with our network evolution and rural construction initiatives; our ability to obtain programming at reasonable prices or to raise prices to offset, in whole or in part, the effects of higher programming costs (including retransmission consents and distribution requirements); the ability to hire and retain key personnel; the availability and access, in general, of funds to meet our debt obligations prior to or when they become due and to fund our operations and necessary capital expenditures, either through (i) cash on hand, (ii) free cash flow, or (iii) access to the capital or credit markets; our ability to comply with all covenants in our indentures and credit facilities, any violation of which, if not cured in a timely manner, could trigger a default of our other obligations under cross-default provisions; our ability to satisfy the conditions to consummate the Liberty Broadband Combination and/or the Cox Transactions and/or to consummate the Liberty Broadband Combination and/or the Cox Transactions in a timely manner or at all; the risks related to us being restricted in the operation of our business while the Liberty Broadband Merger Agreement and the Cox Communications Transaction Agreement are in effect; other risks related to the Liberty Broadband Combination as described in the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus with respect to the Liberty Broadband Combination, filed by Charter on January 22, 2025, including the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Where You Can Find More Information" included therein; and other risks related to the Cox Transactions as described in the definitive proxy statement with respect to the Cox Transactions, filed by Charter on July 2, 2025, including the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Where You Can Find More Information" included therein. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. We are under no duty or obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this communication.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO GAAP MEASURES
(dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Last Twelve Months
Ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net income attributable to Charter shareholders
$ 1,292
$ 1,301
$ 2,455
$ 2,518
$ 4,924
$ 5,264
Plus: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
232
194
432
386
825
790
Interest expense, net
1,276
1,263
2,532
2,504
5,070
5,089
Income tax expense
475
414
940
859
1,773
1,635
Depreciation and amortization
2,197
2,176
4,408
4,357
8,762
8,670
Stock compensation expense
138
157
341
379
635
663
Other, net
(161)
188
(22)
453
349
752
Adjusted EBITDA (a)
$ 5,449
$ 5,693
$ 11,086
$ 11,456
$ 22,338
$ 22,863
Net cash flows from operating activities
$ 3,925
$ 3,600
$ 8,229
$ 7,836
$ 16,470
$ 15,201
Less: Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(2,871)
(2,874)
(5,726)
(5,273)
(12,112)
(10,898)
Change in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures
(85)
320
(162)
47
377
910
Free cash flow (a)
$ 969
$ 1,046
$ 2,341
$ 2,610
$ 4,735
$ 5,213
The above schedule is presented in order to reconcile Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, non-GAAP measures, to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in accordance with Section 401(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
UNAUDITED ALTERNATIVE PRESENTATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA
(dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
% Change
2026
2025
% Change
REVENUES:
Internet
$ 5,776
$ 5,969
(3.2) %
$ 11,628
$ 11,899
(2.3) %
Mobile service
1,095
921
18.9 %
2,147
1,835
17.0 %
Connectivity
6,871
6,890
(0.3) %
13,775
13,734
0.3 %
Video
3,149
3,488
(9.7) %
6,401
7,068
(9.4) %
Voice
331
346
(4.5) %
669
702
(4.7) %
Residential revenue
10,351
10,724
(3.5) %
20,845
21,504
(3.1) %
Small business
1,104
1,096
0.7 %
2,194
2,184
0.4 %
Mid-market & large business
761
740
2.8 %
1,510
1,474
2.4 %
Commercial revenue
1,865
1,836
1.5 %
3,704
3,658
1.2 %
Advertising sales
416
371
12.3 %
774
711
9.0 %
Other
894
835
7.1 %
1,800
1,628
10.6 %
Total Revenues
13,526
13,766
(1.7) %
27,123
27,501
(1.4) %
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Programming
2,035
2,253
(9.7) %
4,123
4,555
(9.5) %
Other costs of revenue
1,837
1,651
11.3 %
3,602
3,235
11.3 %
Field and technology operations
1,313
1,292
1.6 %
2,571
2,574
(0.1) %
Customer operations
785
777
1.1 %
1,551
1,549
0.2 %
Marketing and residential sales
927
958
(3.1) %
1,846
1,907
(3.2) %
Transition expenses (b)
65
—
n/a
89
—
n/a
Other expense (c)
1,115
1,142
(2.5) %
2,255
2,225
1.3 %
Total operating costs and expenses (c)
8,077
8,073
— %
16,037
16,045
(0.1) %
Adjusted EBITDA (a)
$ 5,449
$ 5,693
(4.3) %
$ 11,086
$ 11,456
(3.2) %
All percentages are calculated using whole numbers. Minor differences may exist due to rounding. See footnotes on page 7.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(dollars in millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
REVENUES
$ 13,526
$ 13,766
$ 27,123
$ 27,501
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Operating costs and expenses (exclusive of items shown separately below)
8,215
8,230
16,378
16,424
Depreciation and amortization
2,197
2,176
4,408
4,357
Other operating expenses, net
51
81
66
204
10,463
10,487
20,852
20,985
Income from operations
3,063
3,279
6,271
6,516
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
Interest expense, net
(1,276)
(1,263)
(2,532)
(2,504)
Other income (expenses), net
212
(107)
88
(249)
(1,064)
(1,370)
(2,444)
(2,753)
Income before income taxes
1,999
1,909
3,827
3,763
Income tax expense
(475)
(414)
(940)
(859)
Consolidated net income
1,524
1,495
2,887
2,904
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(232)
(194)
(432)
(386)
Net income attributable to Charter shareholders
$ 1,292
$ 1,301
$ 2,455
$ 2,518
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO CHARTER SHAREHOLDERS:
Basic
$ 10.76
$ 9.41
$ 20.00
$ 18.00
Diluted
$ 10.66
$ 9.18
$ 19.81
$ 17.59
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic
120,121,017
138,205,810
122,789,924
139,889,251
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted
121,255,667
141,684,415
123,969,262
143,098,493
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars in millions)
June 30,
December 31
2026
2025
ASSETS
(unaudited)
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 509
$ 477
Accounts receivable, net
3,651
3,680
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
813
987
Total current assets
4,973
5,144
INVESTMENT IN CABLE PROPERTIES:
Property, plant and equipment, net
47,955
46,444
Customer relationships, net
238
440
Franchises
67,471
67,471
Goodwill
29,710
29,710
Total investment in cable properties, net
145,374
144,065
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS
5,271
5,004
Total assets
$ 155,618
$ 154,213
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable, accrued and other current liabilities
$ 12,779
$ 12,556
Current portion of long-term debt
999
750
Total current liabilities
13,778
13,306
LONG-TERM DEBT
92,960
94,006
EQUIPMENT INSTALLMENT PLAN FINANCING FACILITY
1,596
1,447
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
20,237
19,841
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
5,146
5,094
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Controlling interest
16,952
16,054
Noncontrolling interests
4,949
4,465
Total shareholders' equity
21,901
20,519
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$ 155,618
$ 154,213
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net income
$ 1,524
$ 1,495
$ 2,887
$ 2,904
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
2,197
2,176
4,408
4,357
Stock compensation expense
138
157
341
379
Noncash interest, net
6
7
12
15
Deferred income taxes
203
(53)
417
(80)
Other, net
(212)
117
(86)
350
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts receivable
(141)
(238)
(136)
(286)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(3)
66
4
(169)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other
213
(127)
382
366
Net cash flows from operating activities
3,925
3,600
8,229
7,836
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(2,871)
(2,874)
(5,726)
(5,273)
Change in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures
(85)
320
(162)
47
Other, net
(243)
(67)
(285)
(199)
Net cash flows from investing activities
(3,199)
(2,621)
(6,173)
(5,425)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings of long-term debt
4,394
3,723
11,610
5,116
Borrowings of equipment installment plan financing facility
—
112
148
233
Repayments of long-term debt
(4,609)
(3,184)
(12,108)
(4,793)
Payments for debt issuance costs
—
(1)
(30)
(1)
Purchase of treasury stock
(852)
(1,451)
(1,878)
(2,253)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
11
2
13
19
Purchase of noncontrolling interest
—
(232)
—
(252)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
(20)
(121)
(22)
(124)
Other, net
327
(44)
212
(213)
Net cash flows from financing activities
(749)
(1,196)
(2,055)
(2,268)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
(23)
(217)
1
143
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, beginning of period
622
866
598
506
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, end of period
$ 599
$ 649
$ 599
$ 649
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST
$ 1,439
$ 1,444
$ 2,506
$ 2,439
As of June 30, 2026, March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, June 30, 2025, March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash includes $90 million, $105 million, $121 million, $43 million, $70 million and $47 million of restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets, respectively.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED SUMMARY OF OPERATING STATISTICS
(in thousands, except per customer and penetration data)
Approximate as of
June 30,
2026 (d)
March 31,
2026 (d)
December 31,
2025 (d)
June 30,
2025 (d)
Footprint
Estimated Passings (e)
58,981
58,661
58,399
57,540
Customer Relationships (f)
Residential
29,276
29,452
29,609
29,819
Small Business
2,223
2,231
2,237
2,241
Total Customer Relationships
31,499
31,683
31,846
32,060
Residential
(176)
(157)
(125)
(95)
Small Business
(8)
(6)
(2)
(5)
Total Customer Relationships Quarterly Net Additions
(184)
(163)
(127)
(100)
Total Customer Relationship Penetration of Estimated Passings (g)
53.4 %
54.0 %
54.5 %
55.7 %
Monthly Residential Revenue per Residential Customer (h)
$ 117.52
$ 118.44
$ 117.19
$ 119.70
Monthly Small Business Revenue per Small Business Customer (i)
Mid-Market & Large Business Primary Service Units ("PSUs")
364
360
357
350
Mid-Market & Large Business Quarterly Net Additions
4
3
3
6
See footnotes on page 7.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
(dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Customer premise equipment (o)
$ 654
$ 593
$ 1,322
$ 1,066
Scalable infrastructure (p)
336
371
646
664
Upgrade/rebuild (q)
657
457
1,332
852
Support capital (r)
494
425
884
785
Capital expenditures, excluding line extensions
2,141
1,846
4,184
3,367
Subsidized rural construction line extensions
390
543
816
1,010
Other line extensions
340
485
726
896
Total line extensions (s)
730
1,028
1,542
1,906
Total capital expenditures
$ 2,871
$ 2,874
$ 5,726
$ 5,273
Capital expenditures included in total related to:
Commercial services
$ 293
$ 324
$ 579
$ 597
Subsidized rural construction initiative (t)
$ 391
$ 545
$ 818
$ 1,013
Mobile
$ 70
$ 59
$ 129
$ 112
Transition (b)
$ 34
$ —
$ 37
$ —
See footnotes on page 7.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FOOTNOTES
(a)
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income attributable to Charter shareholders plus net income attributable to noncontrolling interest, net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock compensation expense, other (income) expenses, net and other operating (income) expenses, net such as special charges, merger and acquisition costs and (gain) loss on sale or retirement of assets. As such, it eliminates the significant non-cash depreciation and amortization expense that results from the capital-intensive nature of our businesses as well as other non-cash or special items, and is unaffected by our capital structure or investment activities. Free cash flow is defined as net cash flows from operating activities, less capital expenditures and changes in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures.
(b)
Transition represents incremental costs incurred to prepare for the integration of Cox Communications' operations and to bring systems and processes into a uniform operating structure.
(c)
Other expense excludes stock compensation expense. Total operating costs and expenses excludes stock compensation expense, depreciation and amortization and other operating (income) expenses, net.
(d)
We calculate the aging of customer accounts based on the monthly billing cycle for each account in accordance with our collection policies. On that basis, at June 30, 2026, March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025, customers included approximately 84,000, 87,600, 82,300 and 99,400 customers, respectively, whose accounts were over 60 days past due, approximately 10,100, 7,800, 9,700 and 11,600 customers, respectively, whose accounts were over 90 days past due and approximately 13,400, 13,600, 13,600 and 18,900 customers, respectively, whose accounts were over 120 days past due.
(e)
Passings represent our estimate of the number of units, such as single family homes, apartment and condominium units and small business and mid-market & large business sites passed by our cable distribution network in the areas where we offer the service indicated. These estimates are based upon the information available at this time and are updated for all periods presented when new information becomes available.
(f)
Customer relationships include the number of customers that receive one or more levels of service, encompassing Internet, mobile, video and voice services, without regard to which service(s) such customers receive. Customers who reside in residential multiple dwelling units ("MDUs") and that are billed under bulk contracts are counted based on the number of billed units within each bulk MDU. Total customer relationships exclude mid-market & large business customer relationships.
(g)
Penetration represents residential and small business customers as a percentage of estimated passings.
(h)
Monthly residential revenue per residential customer is calculated as total residential quarterly revenue divided by three divided by average residential customer relationships during the respective quarter.
(i)
Monthly small business revenue per small business customer is calculated as total small business quarterly revenue divided by three divided by average small business customer relationships during the respective quarter.
(j)
One product, two product and three or more product penetration represents the number of residential customers that subscribe to one product, two products or three or more products, respectively, as a percentage of residential customer relationships.
(k)
Connectivity customers represent all customers receiving our Internet and/or mobile connectivity services.
(l)
Mobile lines include phones and tablets which require one of our standard rate plans (e.g., "Unlimited" or "By the Gig"). Mobile lines exclude wearables and other devices that do not require standard phone rate plans.
(m)
Video customers only include customers that purchase Spectrum traditional or streaming linear video packages and exclude customers that only purchase streaming applications.
(n)
Mid-market & large business PSUs represents the aggregate number of fiber service offerings counting each separate service offering at each customer location as an individual PSU.
(o)
Customer premise equipment includes equipment and devices located at the customer's premise used to deliver our Internet, video and voice services (e.g., modems, routers and set-top boxes), as well as installation costs.
(p)
Scalable infrastructure includes costs, not related to customer premise equipment or our network, to secure growth of new customers or provide service enhancements (e.g., headend equipment).
(q)
Upgrade/rebuild includes costs to modify or replace existing fiber/coaxial cable networks, including our network evolution initiative.
(r)
Support capital includes costs associated with the replacement or enhancement of non-network assets (e.g., back-office systems, non-network equipment, land and buildings, vehicles, tools and test equipment).
(s)
Line extensions include network costs associated with entering new service areas (e.g., fiber/coaxial cable, amplifiers, electronic equipment, make-ready and design engineering).
(t)
The subsidized rural construction initiative subcategory includes projects for which we are receiving subsidies from federal, state and local governments, excluding customer premise equipment and installation.
Charter Communications zveřejní výsledky za 2. čtvrtletí před otevřením trhu v pátek 24. července; odhady čekají EPS 10 USD a tržby 13,51 miliardy USD. Akcie ve čtvrtek klesly o 2,1 % na 126,50 USD.
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) will release its second quarter earnings report before the opening bell on Friday, July 24.
Analysts expect the Stamford, Connecticut-based company to report quarterly earnings of $10 per share, up from $9.18 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Charter Communications’ quarterly revenue is $13.51 billion. It reported $13.77 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On April 24, Charter Communications reported worse-than-expected first-quarter EPS results.
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Charter spustila dvě soukromé nabídky na výměnu dluhopisů za hotovost a nové zajištěné dluhopisy splatné v roce 2038 nebo 2041. Každá nabídka je omezena na nové emise do 1,75 miliardy USD.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (along with its subsidiaries, "Charter") announced today the commencement by its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Charter Communications Operating, LLC ("CCO"), Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp. ("CCO Capital" and, together with CCO, collectively, the "CCO Issuers" or the "Company") and Time Warner Cable, LLC (the "TWC Issuer" and, together with CCO Issuers, the "Old Notes Issuers") of a private offer to exchange (the "Pool 1 Offer") seven series of notes issued by the CCO Issuers or the TWC Issuer, as applicable (collectively, the "Pool 1 Notes"), for a combination of cash consideration and a new series of Senior Secured Notes due 2038 (the "New 2038 Notes") to be issued by the CCO Issuers with registration rights, as described and for the consideration summarized in the table below. The aggregate principal amount of Pool 1 Notes of each series that are accepted for exchange will be based on, among other things, the order of acceptance priority for such series as set forth in the table below and, with respect to the 4.500% senior debentures due 2042 issued by the TWC Issuer (the "4.500% Notes"), the sub-cap with respect to the aggregate principal amount of such series set forth in the table below (the "4.500% Notes Sub-Cap"), such that the aggregate principal amount of Pool 1 Notes accepted in the Pool 1 Offer results in the issuance of New 2038 Notes in an amount not exceeding $1,750,000,000 (the "New 2038 Notes Cap").
Issuer(s)
Title of Security
Aggregate Principal Amount Outstanding
CUSIP No./ ISIN(1)
Acceptance Priority Level(2)
Sub-Cap(2)
Reference Treasury
Bloomberg Reference Page(3)
Fixed Spread (Basis Points)
Early Exchange Premium(4)(5)
Cash
Component(6)
CCO Issuers
3.500% senior secured notes due 2042
$1,236,000,000
161175CE2 / US161175CE27
1
N/A
5.000% due May 15, 2046
FIT 1
+165 Bps
$50.00
$95.00
3.500% senior secured notes due 2041
$1,479,000,000
161175BZ6 / US161175BZ64
2
N/A
4.375% due May 15, 2036
FIT 1
+215 Bps
$50.00
$130.00
Time Warner Cable, LLC ("TWC Issuer" or "TWC")
4.500% senior debentures due 2042
$1,250,000,000
88732JBD9 / US88732JBD90
3
$450,000,000
5.000% due May 15, 2046
FIT 1
+190 Bps
$50.00
$305.00
CCO Issuers
5.375% senior secured notes due 2047
$2,265,000,000
161175BL7 / US161175BL78
161175BD5 /
US161175BD52
4
N/A
5.000% due May 15, 2046
FIT 1
+215 Bps
$50.00
$120.00
2.300% senior secured notes due 2032
$1,000,000,000
161175BX1 / US161175BX17
5
N/A
4.125% due June 30, 2031
FIT 1
+110 Bps
$50.00
$0.00
2.800% senior secured notes due 2031
$1,590,000,000
161175BU7 / US161175BU77
6
N/A
4.125% due June 30, 2031
FIT 1
+110 Bps
$50.00
$0.00
2.250% senior secured notes due 2029
$1,250,000,000
161175CD4 / US161175CD44
7
N/A
4.125% due July 15, 2029
FIT 1
+80 Bps
$50.00
$0.00
_____________
(1)
No representation is made as to the correctness or accuracy of the CUSIP or ISIN numbers listed in the Offering Memorandum (as defined below). Such CUSIP and ISIN numbers are provided solely for the convenience of the holders of Pool 1 Notes.
(2)
Subject to the New 2038 Notes Cap and, solely with respect to the 4.500% Notes, the 4.500% Notes Sub-Cap set forth in this table and proration, the principal amount of each series of Pool 1 Notes that is purchased in the Pool 1 Offer will be determined in accordance with the applicable Acceptance Priority Level (in numerical priority order with 1 being the highest Acceptance Priority Level and 7 being the lowest) specified in this column.
(3)
The Bloomberg Reference Page/Screen is provided for convenience only. To the extent any Bloomberg Reference Page/Screen changes prior to the Pricing Time (as defined below), the Joint-Lead Dealer Managers referred to below will quote the applicable Reference Treasury Security from the updated Bloomberg Reference Page/Screen.
(4)
Per $1,000 principal amount of the Pool 1 Notes validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Date (and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Withdrawal Deadline (as defined below)) and accepted for exchange, to be paid in the form of New 2038 Notes.
(5)
The Total Exchange Consideration (as defined below) for the Pool 1 Notes validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Date (and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Withdrawal Deadline) and accepted for exchange is inclusive of the Early Exchange Premium.
(6)
Represents the portion of the Total Exchange Consideration or the Base Exchange Consideration in each case for the Pool 1 Notes, as applicable, that will be payable in cash per $1,000 principal amount of Pool 1 Notes validly tendered and accepted for exchange.
Charter also announced today the commencement by CCO Issuers of a private offer to exchange (the "Pool 2 Offer") five series of notes (collectively, the "Pool 2 Notes" and, together with the Pool 1 Notes, the "Old Notes" and each series of Old Notes, a "series of Old Notes") for a combination of cash and a new series of Senior Secured Notes due 2041 (the "New 2041 Notes" and, together with the New 2038 Notes, the "New Notes" and each series of New Notes, a "series of New Notes") to be issued by the CCO Issuers with registration rights, as described and for the consideration summarized in the table below. The aggregate principal amount of Pool 2 Notes of each series that are accepted for exchange will be based on, among other things, the order of acceptance priority for such series as set forth in the table below, such that the aggregate principal amount of Pool 2 Notes accepted in the Pool 2 Offer results in the issuance of New 2041 Notes in an amount not exceeding $1,750,000,000 (the "New 2041 Notes Cap").
Issuer(s)
Title of Security
Aggregate Principal Amount Outstanding
CUSIP No./ ISIN(1)
Acceptance Priority Level(2)
Sub-Cap(2)
Reference Treasury
Bloomberg Reference Page(3)
Fixed Spread (Basis Points)
Early Exchange Premium(4)(5)
Cash
Component(6)
CCO Issuers
3.700% senior secured notes due 2051
$2,050,000,000
161175BV5 / US161175BV50
1
N/A
4.750% due February 15, 2056
FIT 1
+190 Bps
$50.00
$0.00
3.900% senior secured notes due 2052
$2,400,000,000
161175CA0 / US161175CA05
2
N/A
4.750% due February 15, 2056
FIT 1
+195 Bps
$50.00
$0.00
4.800% senior secured notes due 2050
$2,473,000,000
161175BT0 / US161175BT05
3
N/A
4.750% due February 15, 2056
FIT 1
+205 Bps
$50.00
$117.50
5.125% senior secured notes due 2049
$1,244,000,000
161175BS2 / US161175BS22
4
N/A
5.000% due May 15, 2046
FIT 1
+220 Bps
$50.00
$150.00
5.250% senior secured notes due 2053
$1,500,000,000
161175CK8 / US161175CK86
5
N/A
4.750% due February 15, 2056
FIT 1
+210 Bps
$50.00
$190.00
_____________
(1)
No representation is made as to the correctness or accuracy of the CUSIP or ISIN numbers listed in the Offering Memorandum. Such CUSIP and ISIN numbers are provided solely for the convenience of the holders of Pool 2 Notes.
(2)
Subject to the New 2041 Notes Cap and, the principal amount of each series of Pool 2 Notes that is purchased in the Pool 2 Offer will be determined in accordance with the applicable Acceptance Priority Level (in numerical priority order with 1 being the highest Acceptance Priority Level and 5 being the lowest) specified in this column.
(3)
The Bloomberg Reference Page/Screen is provided for convenience only. To the extent any Bloomberg Reference Page/Screen changes prior to the Pricing Time, the Joint-Lead Dealer Managers referred to below will quote the applicable Reference Treasury Security from the updated Bloomberg Reference Page/Screen.
(4)
Per $1,000 principal amount of the Pool 2 Notes validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Date (and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Withdrawal Deadline) and accepted for exchange, to be paid in the form of New 2041 Notes.
(5)
The Total Exchange Consideration for the Pool 2 Notes validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Date (and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Withdrawal Deadline) and accepted for exchange is inclusive of the Early Exchange Premium.
(6)
Represents the portion of the Total Exchange Consideration or the Base Exchange Consideration in each case for the Pool 2 Notes, as applicable, that will be payable in cash per $1,000 principal amount of Pool 2 Notes validly tendered and accepted for exchange.
Eligible Holders (as defined below) of Old Notes who validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Date (and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Withdrawal Deadline), and whose Old Notes are accepted pursuant to the terms of the applicable Exchange Offers, will receive the Total Exchange Consideration. The Total Exchange Consideration (which includes the Early Exchange Premium) for each $1,000 principal amount of Old Notes validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Date (and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Withdrawal Deadline) and accepted for exchange pursuant to the terms of the applicable Exchange Offers will be divided into (i) a cash payment equal to the applicable Cash Component and (ii) a principal amount of the applicable series of New Notes equal to the Total Exchange Consideration of the series of outstanding Old Notes tendered minus such Cash Component. The "Total Exchange Consideration" for each $1,000 principal amount of Old Notes validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Date (as defined below) (and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Withdrawal Deadline) and accepted for exchange pursuant to the terms of the applicable Exchange Offers will be determined in accordance with standard market practice, as described in the Offering Memorandum using the applicable "Exchange Offer Yield," which will be equal to the sum of (i) the yield to maturity (the "Reference Yield") based on the bid side price of the U.S. Treasury Security (the "Reference U.S. Treasury Security") specified on the tables above for each series of Old Notes, as calculated by the Joint-Lead Dealer Managers (as defined below) at 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on August 6, 2026 (subject to certain exceptions set forth herein, such time and date, as the same may be extended, the "Pricing Time") appearing on the Bloomberg Reference Page specified on the front cover of the Offering Memorandum for such series of Old Notes (or any other recognized quotation source selected by the Joint-Lead Dealer Managers in their sole discretion if such quotation report is not available or manifestly erroneous), plus (ii) the applicable fixed spread (the "Fixed Spread") specified for each series of Old Notes in the tables above. The Total Exchange Consideration will include the Early Exchange Premium.
The New 2038 Notes will bear interest at a rate per annum to be determined as of the Pricing Time, as the sum of (a) the bid-side yield on the 4.375% U.S. Treasury Notes due May 15, 2036 (the "Benchmark Security"), as calculated by the Joint-Lead Dealer Managers in accordance with standard market practice, as of the Pricing Time as displayed on the Bloomberg Reference Page FIT 1 (or any recognized quotation source selected by the Joint-Lead Dealer Managers in their sole discretion if the Bloomberg Reference Page FIT 1 is not available or is manifestly erroneous), plus (b) 2.450%, rounded to the nearest 0.001%, such that the New 2038 Notes will be issued at par. The New 2041 Notes will bear interest at a rate per annum to be determined as of the Pricing Time, as the sum of (a) the bid-side yield on the Benchmark Security, as calculated by the Joint-Lead Dealer Managers in accordance with standard market practice, as of the Pricing Time as displayed on the Bloomberg Reference Page FIT 1 (or any recognized quotation source selected by the Joint-Lead Dealer Managers in their sole discretion if the Bloomberg Reference Page FIT 1 is not available or is manifestly erroneous), plus (b) 2.700%, rounded to the nearest 0.001%, such that the New 2041 Notes will be issued at par.
Set forth below is a table summarizing certain material terms of the New Notes:
Title of Series
Maturity Date
Benchmark Security
Spread to Benchmark
Security (bps)
New 2038 Notes
September 1, 2038
4.375% UST due May
15, 2036
245
New 2041 Notes
September 1, 2041
4.375% UST due May
15, 2036
270
Eligible Holders of Old Notes who validly tendered after the Early Tender Date but on or prior to the Expiration Date, and whose Old Notes are accepted pursuant to the terms of the applicable Exchange Offers, will receive the Base Exchange Consideration. The Base Exchange Consideration for each series of Old Notes validly tendered and accepted for exchange pursuant to the Exchange Offers will equal the Total Exchange Consideration for such series of Old Notes minus the applicable Early Exchange Premium for such series of Old Notes.
In addition, Eligible Holders of Old Notes who validly tendered their Old Notes on or prior to the Expiration Date, and whose Old Notes are accepted pursuant to the terms of the applicable Exchange Offers, will receive in cash accrued and unpaid interest from the last applicable interest payment date to, but excluding, the date on which the exchange of such Old Notes is settled (the "Accrued Interest"), plus amounts due in lieu of fractional amounts of New Notes. Eligible Holders who receive New Notes in exchange for Old Notes on the Final Settlement Date (as defined below) will receive New Notes that will, if the Early Settlement Date (as defined below) has occurred, have an embedded entitlement to pre-issuance interest for the period from, and including, the Early Settlement Date to, but not including, the Final Settlement Date. As a result, the cash payable for Accrued Interest on the Old Notes exchanged on the Final Settlement Date will be reduced by the amount of pre-issuance interest on the New Notes exchanged therefor.
The Exchange Offers are being conducted upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in an offering memorandum, dated July 23, 2026 (the "Offering Memorandum"). The Company reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to increase the New 2038 Notes Cap or the New 2041 Notes Cap without extending the Withdrawal Deadline or otherwise reinstating withdrawal rights.
The consummation of each Exchange Offer is subject to and conditioned upon the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions, including, (i) that with respect to each series of New Notes, at least $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of such series of New Notes would be issued on the Early Settlement Date, (ii) that as of the Pricing Time, the combination of the yield of the New Notes and the Total Exchange Consideration or the Base Exchange Consideration, as applicable, for the applicable series of Old Notes would result in the New Notes and such Old Notes being treated as "substantially different" under FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 470-50 and (iii) that with respect to any Old Notes validly tendered pursuant to any Exchange Offer that will be exchanged on the Final Settlement Date, we determine that the New Notes to be issued on the Final Settlement Date in such Exchange Offer will be treated as part of the same issue as the New Notes, if any, issued on the Early Settlement Date for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to (i) amend the terms of any Exchange Offer or (ii) waive or amend any condition described in the Offering Memorandum with respect to any Exchange Offer, without extending the Early Tender Date or the Withdrawal Deadline or otherwise reinstating withdrawal rights for any Exchange Offer, subject to applicable law.
Only Eligible Holders of Old Notes who validly tender their Old Notes at or before 5:00 p.m. New York City time on August 5, 2026, subject to any extension by the Company (the "Early Tender Date"), who do not validly withdraw their tenders and whose Old Notes are accepted for exchange, will receive an early exchange premium as set forth in the tables above (the "Early Exchange Premium").
The Exchange Offers will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 20, 2026, unless extended or earlier terminated by the Company (the "Expiration Date"). Tenders of Old Notes submitted in the Exchange Offers at or prior to 5:00 p.m. New York City time on August 5, 2026, subject to any extension by the Company (the "Withdrawal Deadline"), may be validly withdrawn at any time prior to the Withdrawal Deadline, but thereafter will be irrevocable, except in certain limited circumstances where additional withdrawal rights are required by law (as determined by the Company). Tenders submitted in the Exchange Offers after the Withdrawal Deadline will be irrevocable except in the limited circumstances where additional withdrawal rights are required by law (as determined by the Company).
The Company reserves the right, but is under no obligation, at any point following the Early Tender Date and before the Expiration Date, to accept for exchange any Old Notes validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Date (the date of such exchange, the "Early Settlement Date"). The Early Settlement Date will be determined at the Company's option and is currently expected to occur on August 12, 2026, the fifth business day immediately following the Early Tender Date. If, after the Early Tender Date, the Company choose to exercise its options to have an Early Settlement Date and all conditions to the relevant Exchange Offers have been or are concurrently satisfied or waived by the Company, the Old Notes Issuers will, subject to the terms of the Exchange Offers, accept for exchange all Old Notes validly tendered in the Exchange Offers prior to the Early Tender Date subject to proration, and the exchange for such Old Notes will be made on the Early Settlement Date.
The Final Settlement Date for the Exchange Offers will be promptly after the Expiration Date and is currently expected to occur on August 24, 2026, the second business day immediately following the Expiration Date (the "Final Settlement Date").
The Exchange Offers are only being made, and the New Notes and related guarantees are only being offered and will only be issued to holders of Old Notes who are (1) reasonably believed to be "qualified institutional buyers" ("QIBs") as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act ("Rule 144A") or (2) outside the United States to persons other than "U.S. persons" as defined in Rule 902 under the Securities Act in offshore transactions in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act ("Regulation S") (such holders, the "Eligible Holders"). Only Eligible Holders who have properly completed and returned the eligibility certification, which is available from the Information Agent, are authorized to receive and review the Offering Memorandum and to participate in the Exchange Offers. Additionally, in order to participate in the Exchange Offers, Eligible Holders located in Canada are required to complete, sign and submit to the Information Agent a Canadian Eligibility Form (which is available from the Information Agent). There is no separate letter of transmittal in connection with the offering memorandum.
The New Notes and related guarantees have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws. Therefore, the New Notes and related guarantees may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws.
Holders are advised to check with any bank, securities broker or other intermediary through which they hold Old Notes as to when such intermediary needs to receive instructions from a holder in order for that holder to be able to participate in, or (in the circumstances in which revocation is permitted) revoke their instruction to participate in the Exchange Offers before the deadlines specified herein and in the Offering Memorandum, eligibility certification and Canadian Eligibility Form. The deadlines set by each clearing system for the submission and withdrawal of exchange instructions will also be earlier than the relevant deadlines specified herein and in the Offering Memorandum, eligibility certification and Canadian Eligibility Form.
This press release is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein. The Exchange Offers are being made solely by the Offering Memorandum and only to such persons and in such jurisdictions as is permitted under applicable law.
Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC are serving as the dealer managers for the Exchange Offers (the "Joint Lead Dealer Managers"). Questions regarding the Exchange Offers may be directed to Barclays Capital Inc., Liability Management Group at (800) 438-3242 (toll free) or (212) 528-7581 (collect), Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Liability Management Group at (800) 558-3745 (toll free) or (212) 723-6106 (collect) or Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Liability Management Group at (800) 624-1808 (toll free) or (212) 761-1057 (collect).
D.F. King & Co., Inc. will act as the exchange agent and information agent for the Exchange Offers. Documents relating to the Exchange Offers will only be distributed to holders of Old Notes who certify that they are Eligible Holders. Questions or requests for assistance related to the Exchange Offers or for additional copies of the Offering Memorandum, eligibility certification or Canadian beneficial holder form may be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc. at (888) 644-5854 (toll-free) or (646) 981-1289 (banks and brokers) or by email at [email protected]. You may also contact your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Exchange Offers. The Offering Memorandum, eligibility certification and Canadian beneficial holder form can be accessed at the following link: www.dfking.com/charter.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company with services available to nearly 59 million homes and small to large businesses across 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees, the company offers Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.
More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding, among other things, the Exchange Offers. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations as reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, without limitation, the factors described under "Risk Factors" from time to time in Charter's filings with the SEC. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "believe," "future," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "planned," "will," "may," "intend," "estimated," "aim," "on track," "target," "opportunity," "tentative," "positioning," "designed," "create," "predict," "project," "initiatives," "seek," "would," "could," "continue," "ongoing," "upside," "increases," "grow," "focused on" and "potential," among others.
All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The Company is under no duty or obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release.
Charter Communications čeká ve 2. čtvrtletí tržby 13,52 miliardy USD, tedy meziroční pokles o 1,77 %. Zisk na akcii má činit 10,17 USD, ale firma čelí slabšímu růstu mobilních služeb a broadbandu.
Key Takeaways The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CHTR's Q2 revenues is $13.52 billion, down 1.77% year over year.CHTR is expected to see slower mobile growth, broadband weakness and wider video customer losses.Charter Communications' profitability may face pressure from network investment and Cox transition costs. Charter Communications (CHTR - Free Report) is scheduled to report its second-quarter 2026 results on July 24.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $13.52 billion, indicating a decline of 1.77% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.
The consensus mark for earnings is pinned at $10.17 per share, which has been revised downward by 2.21% over the past 30 days. The figure suggests a 10.78% increase from the year-ago reported figure.
CHTR missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in all the trailing four quarters, with an average negative surprise of 6.95%.
Let us see how things are shaping up for the upcoming announcement.
Factors to ConsiderCharter Communications is expected to have delivered a soft second-quarter 2026 performance, with mobile growth losing steam and broadband weakness persisting. Mobile line additions are expected to have remained positive but are likely to have decelerated further, as intensified device subsidy activity from AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile, including aggressive iPhone promotions, is expected to have pressured gross adds and elevated disconnects despite Spectrum Mobile's converged pricing advantage. Video customer losses, which had narrowed sharply in the first quarter, are expected to have widened again as the benefit of late 2024 pricing and packaging changes continues to fade, leaving the segment exposed to structural decline.
Elevated network investment is expected to have remained a drag on free cash flow during the quarter, with 2026 capital expenditures still guided at approximately $11.4 billion as Charter continues funding DOCSIS 4.0 upgrades, symmetrical speed rollouts and the Invincible WiFi expansion, offering limited near-term financial payoff.
Broadband is expected to have remained the central weak point in the quarter, with continued fiber overbuild and fixed wireless substitution weighing on Internet net additions, a top-of-funnel issue management has yet to show it can reverse. Transition expenses tied to the pending Cox acquisition, which was still awaiting final California regulatory clearance heading into the quarter, are expected to have further weighed on reported profitability.
EBITDA is expected to have faced renewed pressure, given difficult year-over-year comparisons, the absence of a meaningful political advertising benefit and rising integration-related costs, extending Charter's recent pattern of falling short of Wall Street estimates.
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Akcie Charter Communications vyskočily o více než 24 % po zprávě, že jedná se SpaceX o partnerství při nabídce mobilních služeb. Dohoda zatím nebyla uzavřena.
Charter Communications shares CHTR surged over 24% in premarket trading on Monday after a Bloomberg report said the cable and broadband giant was in discussions with SpaceX over a potential partnership to offer consumer mobile services.
According to the report, executives from SpaceX and Charter have held high-level talks about working together on a mobile phone offering.
While the discussions remain private and no agreement has been finalized, investors welcomed the possibility of Charter becoming a key partner in SpaceX's expanding consumer connectivity ambitions.
People familiar with the discussions told Bloomberg that Charter, the largest home internet provider in the United States, could route some of SpaceX's mobile traffic through its ground-based internet infrastructure, similar to how it currently supports its Spectrum Mobile service.
Such an arrangement would advance SpaceX's plans to become a broader direct-to-consumer mobile provider rather than relying solely on partnerships with established wireless carriers.
The discussions gained added significance after the Financial Times reported on Friday that SpaceX intends to offer mobile services directly to consumers.
To achieve that goal, the company will require significant mobile spectrum holdings alongside extensive terrestrial infrastructure to complement its satellite network.
SpaceX has already been strengthening its wireless assets.
The company recently acquired mobile spectrum in the Federal Communications Commission's AWS-3 auction after purchasing additional spectrum rights from EchoStar last year.
"Starlink Mobile will far exceed Starlink broadband in the home," SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell recently told CNBC.
"Not everybody is going to need broadband, a Starlink broadband, in their homes. There's lots of other options as well. But I think the numbers of users of Starlink Mobile will far exceed our Starlink broadband."
Currently, SpaceX offers Starlink Mobile as a $10-per-month add-on through T-Mobile, allowing users to send text messages and make internet-based calls in remote areas beyond conventional cellular coverage.
For Charter, a partnership with SpaceX could mark a strategic shift at a time when investors have become increasingly concerned about Starlink's growing competitive threat.
Despite expanding its wireless business through Spectrum Mobile and agreeing last year to merge with Cox Communications, Charter's shares have fallen about 36% so far this year as Wall Street reassessed the risks posed by satellite broadband.
Through Spectrum Mobile, Charter currently provides wireless services using infrastructure agreements with T-Mobile and Verizon while routing a substantial portion of customer traffic over its own Wi-Fi network.
The addition of Cox is expected to expand Charter's subscriber base by more than 20%, strengthening its position in broadband and mobile services.
Investor sentiment toward Starlink has shifted sharply over the past year.
For years, the satellite internet business was largely viewed as serving rural areas lacking access to cable or fibre broadband.
However, its rapid subscriber growth and expansion into commercial aviation have prompted analysts to reassess its long-term competitive impact.
Starlink has doubled its subscriber base annually in recent years while securing major broadband contracts with airlines including American Airlines and United Airlines.
Wolfe Research analyst Peter Supino recently warned that Starlink could become "a comet bearing down on broadband incumbents."
Wall Street is increasingly concerned that SpaceX could begin taking broadband market share from cable operators including Charter and Comcast, as well as fibre providers such as AT&T and Verizon.
Among those companies, cable operators are widely regarded as the most exposed because broadband services generate the majority of their profits and rely on ageing network infrastructure.
Against that backdrop, any partnership between Charter and SpaceX could potentially transform a growing competitive threat into a strategic opportunity for both companies.
SpaceX a Charter Communications jednaly o partnerství na nabídce mobilních služeb pro spotřebitele v USA. Charter by mohl část provozu SpaceX vést přes svou pozemní internetovou infrastrukturu.
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June 26 (Reuters) - SpaceX (SPCX.O), opens new tab and internet provider Charter Communications (CHTR.O), opens new tab have held executive-level talks about partnering on a consumer mobile phone offering in the United States, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing sources.
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SpaceX already offers direct-to-cell connectivity with T-Mobile in the U.S., providing supplemental coverage from space to extend internet access to remote areas.
Charter could run some of SpaceX's phone traffic through its ground-based internet infrastructure, the report said.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report. The companies did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment outside office hours.
SpaceX has told investors it plans to launch a Starlink mobile service for U.S. consumers, the Financial Times reported earlier on Friday, which could allow the Elon Musk-led company to compete directly with Verizon (VZ.N), opens new tab, AT&T (T.N), opens new tab and T-Mobile (TMUS.O), opens new tab.
Reporting by Natalia Bueno Rebolledo in Mexico City; Editing by Sahal Muhammed and Edmund Klamann
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