8-KExhibits & Filings

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/ 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Nov 6, 2008)

Filed November 6, 2008For Securities:CHTR

Summary

This 8-K filing by Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) on November 6, 2008, primarily announces the company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. While the specific details of the financial results are furnished via an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), the filing itself serves as a notification of these results. Investors should note that this report is being made in the context of significant market volatility and economic uncertainty, as highlighted in the company's cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements. The company acknowledges substantial risks related to its ability to fund operations, manage debt obligations, comply with covenants, and refinance existing debt, particularly in light of recent capital and credit market disruptions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Charter Communications, Inc. reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results, which is furnished as part of the report.
  • 3The company issued a cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements, emphasizing inherent risks and uncertainties.
  • 4Significant risks include the availability of funds for debt payments and operations, the ability to comply with debt covenants, and refinancing capabilities in volatile capital markets.
  • 5Competition from various distributors (telephony, satellite, wireless broadband, DSL) is identified as a risk factor.
  • 6Challenges in growing and operating telephone services while meeting customer expectations for reliability are mentioned.
  • 7The company highlighted the impact of general business conditions, economic uncertainty, and the downturn in the housing sector on its operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Charter Communications, Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. The detailed results are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) which is furnished with this report.

The company highlights several key financial risks, including its ability to secure funds for debt obligations and operations, its capacity to adhere to all covenants in its indentures and credit facilities, and its ability to repay or refinance debt, especially given recent volatility in capital and credit markets.

Charter Communications faces competition from various sources, including incumbent telephone companies, direct broadcast satellite operators, wireless broadband providers, and digital subscriber line (DSL) providers. The company also notes challenges in growing its telephone services and meeting customer expectations for reliability.

The company acknowledges that general business conditions, economic uncertainty, market volatility, and a downturn in the housing sector are significant factors that could materially affect its actual results compared to forward-looking statements.