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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 11, 2006)

Filed September 11, 2006For Securities:CHTR

Summary

Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) announced on September 11, 2006, the results of its subsidiary's offer to exchange its 5.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2009. The exchange offer, which expired on September 8, 2006, saw significant participation from noteholders, with $499.9 million principal amount tendered against a maximum acceptance of $450.0 million. Charter accepted $450.0 million of the tendered notes, meaning approximately 52.2% of the total outstanding convertible notes were exchanged. Due to the oversubscription, tendered amounts were prorated, with 90.0% of each holder's tender accepted. Following this exchange, $412.5 million of these convertible notes will remain outstanding, with settlement expected on September 14, 2006. This transaction effectively reduces the company's convertible debt.

Key Highlights

  • 1Charter Communications announced the results of its 5.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2009 exchange offer.
  • 2The exchange offer expired on September 8, 2006, with $499.9 million principal amount of notes tendered.
  • 3Charter accepted $450.0 million of the tendered notes, representing 52.2% of the total outstanding convertible notes.
  • 4Due to oversubscription, tendered notes were prorated; 90.0% of each participating holder's tendered amount was accepted.
  • 5Following the exchange, $412.5 million of the convertible notes will remain outstanding.
  • 6The settlement date for the exchange is expected to be September 14, 2006.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Form 8-K filing was made by Charter Communications, Inc. to report the results of its subsidiaries' offer to exchange outstanding 5.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2009.

Charter Communications accepted $450.0 million in principal amount of the convertible notes for exchange. After the exchange, $412.5 million of these notes will remain outstanding.

The exchange offer was oversubscribed, meaning more notes were tendered than Charter was willing to accept ($499.9 million tendered vs. $450.0 million maximum acceptance). Therefore, the company prorated the acceptance, taking 90.0% of the amount tendered by each holder.

Charter expects the settlement date for this convertible note exchange to be September 14, 2006.