8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 3, 2005)

Filed May 3, 2005For Securities:CHTR

Summary

Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) filed an 8-K on May 3, 2005, to report its first quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2005. The filing primarily furnishes a press release detailing these results, making the specific financial figures and operational updates within that press release the core of this disclosure. Investors should note that this report is furnished, not filed, meaning the information is provided for transparency but may not carry the same level of regulatory scrutiny as a fully filed document. The accompanying press release, as detailed in Exhibit 99.1, likely contains key performance indicators such as revenue, subscriber counts for various services (video, internet, telephony), and potentially information on profitability or cash flow. Given the date, this report falls during a dynamic period for cable companies, and investors should pay close attention to competitive pressures, debt obligations, and the company's ability to manage operational costs and capital expenditures as highlighted in the cautionary statement.

Key Highlights

  • 1Charter Communications released its first quarter 2005 financial results on May 3, 2005.
  • 2The filing is an 8-K and includes a furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the quarterly results.
  • 3The report is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, focusing on Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 4A significant portion of the filing is dedicated to a cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements, outlining various business risks.
  • 5Key risks mentioned include competition, ability to service debt and fund operations, compliance with covenants, potential litigation settlements, programming costs, economic conditions, and regulatory effects.
  • 6The company is providing an update on its business and financial performance for the quarter ending March 31, 2005.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report Charter Communications, Inc.'s financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005. It includes a press release that contains the specific details of the company's performance during that period.

The financial results and the press release are 'furnished' to the SEC under Item 2.02, not 'filed'. This means the information is made available for investors to review, but it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or the full disclosure requirements of a filed document.

The filing highlights several risks, including intense competition in its service offerings (video, internet, telephony), its ability to manage debt obligations and operational funding, compliance with debt covenants, the outcome of ongoing litigation (class action, state action, shareholder derivative suits), the cost and availability of programming, general economic conditions, and the impact of government regulations.

The specific financial numbers for the first quarter of 2005 are contained within the press release dated May 3, 2005, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors would need to refer to that exhibit for detailed results, subscriber data, and other financial metrics.