10-KPeriod: FY2010

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/ Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2010

Filed March 1, 2011For Securities:CHTR

Summary

Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) filed its 2010 10-K on March 1, 2011, detailing its operations as a broadband communications services provider. The company's primary business involves offering cable television, high-speed Internet, and digital phone services to residential and commercial customers across various service areas. Investors should note the competitive landscape and the capital-intensive nature of the telecommunications industry as key considerations when evaluating Charter's performance and future prospects. The filing provides a comprehensive overview of the company's business model, risk factors, and financial performance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. Key areas of focus for investors include the company's revenue streams, subscriber growth trends, and strategies for maintaining and expanding its market share in a dynamic industry. The Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) section is crucial for understanding the drivers of financial results, capital expenditures, and the company's outlook. Given the substantial debt often associated with cable companies, scrutinizing the company's financial condition and liquidity, as presented in the financial statements and MD&A, is paramount.

Financial Highlights

43 data points
Beta

Revenue

$7.06B

Net Income

-$237.00M

-3.4% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$-2.09

Total Assets

$15.71B

Cash & Equivalents

$4.00M

Free Cash Flow

$719.00M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$7.06B
Operating Expenses$6.04B
Operating Income$1.02B
Interest Expense$877.00M
Net Income-$237.00M
EPS (Basic)$-2.09
Shares Outstanding (Basic)113.14M

Key Highlights

  • 1Charter Communications operates as a significant provider of cable television, high-speed Internet, and digital phone services.
  • 2The company faces intense competition in the broadband and telecommunications markets.
  • 3Capital expenditures are a critical component of Charter's strategy for network upgrades and service expansion.
  • 4The 10-K details the company's operational and financial performance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.
  • 5Risk factors discussed highlight industry-specific challenges, regulatory changes, and competitive pressures.
  • 6Management's Discussion and Analysis provides insights into the company's financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity.
  • 7The filing includes standard sections on corporate governance, executive compensation, and legal proceedings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Charter's primary revenue sources stem from its cable television, high-speed Internet, and digital phone services offered to both residential and commercial customers. Subscription fees for these services form the bulk of the company's revenue.

Major risks include intense competition from other cable operators, telecommunications companies, satellite providers, and emerging technologies. Regulatory changes, technological obsolescence, and the company's substantial debt burden are also significant risk factors detailed in the filing.

Charter invests heavily in capital expenditures to upgrade and maintain its network infrastructure, expand its service offerings (such as higher-speed Internet and advanced TV features), and support new product development to remain competitive and meet growing customer demand.

Detailed financial performance, including the consolidated financial statements, results of operations, and financial condition, can be found in Item 8 (Financial Statements and Supplementary Data) and Item 7 (Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations) of this 10-K filing.