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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/ 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Dec 10, 2004)

Filed December 10, 2004For Securities:CHTR

Summary

This 8-K filing from Charter Communications, Inc. reports a change in the classification of Robert P. May's directorship. Effective December 9, 2004, Mr. May transitioned from a Class B Director to a Class A/B Director. This change fills a vacant seat specifically elected by holders of both Class A and Class B Common Stock voting together. Mr. May initially joined the Board as a Class B Director in October 2004 and had pre-arranged this transition. This update is primarily a procedural change related to board composition and director classification. It does not appear to signal any significant operational, financial, or strategic shifts for the company. Mr. May's continued service on the Strategic Planning Committee is also noted, indicating ongoing involvement in key company initiatives.

Key Highlights

  • 1Robert P. May transitioned from Class B Director to Class A/B Director, effective December 9, 2004.
  • 2The change fills a vacant seat elected by Class A and Class B Common Stockholders voting as a single class.
  • 3Mr. May was initially elected as a Class B Director on October 21, 2004.
  • 4This transition was pre-arranged at the time of his initial election.
  • 5Mr. May will continue to serve on the Strategic Planning Committee.
  • 6The overall composition of the Board of Directors remains unchanged.
  • 7Regulatory requirements, including filing an Information Statement, were met for this change.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this filing is to announce a change in the director classification of Robert P. May, who moved from a Class B Director to a Class A/B Director position on Charter Communications' Board of Directors.

No, the filing explicitly states that this change will not affect the overall composition of Charter's Board of Directors, implying the total number of directors remains the same.

Mr. May was elected as a Class A/B Director to fill a vacant seat on the Board that is specifically elected by the holders of Charter's Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock voting together as one class. This transition was part of an agreement made when he was first appointed to the board.

No, Mr. May is not leaving any responsibilities. He will continue to serve on the Strategic Planning Committee, a role he was appointed to when he first joined the board in October 2004.