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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/ 8-K Report (May 10, 2004)

Filed May 10, 2004For Securities:CHTR

Summary

Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) filed this 8-K on May 10, 2004, to furnish a press release detailing its first-quarter 2004 results. The report highlights the company's operational and financial performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. Investors should note that this filing primarily serves to disseminate the press release and does not introduce new material operational details beyond what is presented in that document. The filing also includes a standard cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements, outlining the inherent risks and uncertainties associated with the company's future business prospects. Key risks mentioned include competitive pressures, debt repayment obligations commencing in 2005, potential impacts from prior financial restatements, and ongoing legal and regulatory investigations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing furnished a press release detailing first-quarter 2004 results for Charter Communications, Inc.
  • 2The press release announced operational and financial performance for the period ending March 31, 2004.
  • 3The report includes a comprehensive cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements and associated risks.
  • 4Key risks highlighted include competitive pressures in video and high-speed data services.
  • 5Significant attention is given to the company's ability to manage and repay its debt obligations, particularly those due in 2005.
  • 6The filing acknowledges the potential impact of restatements of prior financial statements (2000-2002).
  • 7Ongoing investigations by the U.S. Attorney's Office, SEC, and various litigations are mentioned as material risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish a press release issued by Charter Communications, Inc. on May 10, 2004, which announces the company's financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004.

The filing highlights significant financial risks, including the company's ability to meet its substantial debt obligations which begin to mature in 2005, the need for sufficient funds for operations and capital expenditures, and the potential adverse consequences stemming from the restatement of its 2000, 2001, and 2002 financial statements.

Yes, the filing explicitly mentions several ongoing legal and regulatory matters as material risks. These include investigations by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Missouri and the SEC's Division of Enforcement, as well as pending class action lawsuits, state actions, and derivative shareholder litigation.

No, this filing primarily serves to furnish a press release. While the press release would contain some operational and financial information for the quarter, this 8-K itself does not present detailed financial statements or new operational metrics beyond what is contained within the furnished press release.