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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/ 8-K Report, Financial Obligation (Feb 1, 2006)

Filed February 1, 2006For Securities:CHTR

Summary

Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) filed an 8-K on February 1, 2006, reporting a significant debt issuance by its indirect subsidiaries, CCH II, LLC and CCH II Capital Corp. These subsidiaries entered into an agreement on January 26, 2006, to issue $450 million in principal amount of 10.25% Senior Notes due September 15, 2010. The primary purpose of this new debt is to repay, although not permanently reduce, outstanding balances under the existing revolving credit facility of Charter Communications Operating, LLC. This move suggests a refinancing or restructuring of short-term debt into longer-term obligations. Investors should note the terms of the notes, including their interest rate, maturity date, and redemption provisions, as well as the fact that this issuance occurred under Rule 144A and Regulation S, indicating a private placement.

Key Highlights

  • 1Charter Communications' indirect subsidiaries (CCH II, LLC and CCH II Capital Corp.) issued $450 million in 10.25% Senior Notes due September 15, 2010.
  • 2The new debt issuance closed on January 30, 2006.
  • 3Proceeds from the note issuance will be used to repay, but not permanently reduce, outstanding debt under Charter Communications Operating, LLC's existing revolving credit facility.
  • 4The notes bear a 10.25% annual interest rate, payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15.
  • 5The notes mature on September 15, 2010.
  • 6The notes are redeemable by the issuers at their option on or after September 15, 2008, with redemption prices starting at 105.25% and declining to par.
  • 7The issuance was conducted as a private transaction under Rule 144A and Regulation S.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose is to repay, though not permanently reduce, outstanding debt balances under the existing revolving credit facility of Charter Communications Operating, LLC. This indicates a refinancing of existing credit line obligations.

The Senior Notes have a principal amount of $450 million, a coupon rate of 10.25% per annum, and mature on September 15, 2010. Interest payments are due semi-annually on March 15 and September 15.

The issuers have the option to redeem the notes on or after September 15, 2008. The redemption price begins at 105.25% of the principal amount in September 2008 and declines to par (100%) by September 2009.

The offering was conducted as a private transaction under Rule 144A and Regulation S, meaning it was not a public offering but rather sold to a select group of institutional investors.