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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/ 8-K Report, Material Agreement (May 16, 2011)

Filed May 16, 2011For Securities:CHTR

Summary

Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) announced on May 16, 2011, through an 8-K filing, the completion of a significant debt offering. On May 10, 2011, indirect subsidiaries CCO Holdings, LLC and CCO Holdings Capital Corp. (the Issuers) successfully sold $1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of 6.50% Senior Notes due 2021. The net proceeds, totaling approximately $1.48 billion after fees, were primarily used to repay existing indebtedness under Charter Communications Operating, LLC's credit agreement. This move is crucial for the company's financial restructuring efforts, aiming to improve its balance sheet and manage its debt profile. The notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Charter Communications, Inc., making them a direct obligation of the parent company. Investors should note the terms of the indenture, which include covenants restricting further debt, dividend payments, investments, and asset sales, among others. The notes also trigger a mandatory repurchase offer at 101% of principal in the event of a Change of Control. This issuance signifies a strategic step in managing Charter's capital structure and its ongoing debt obligations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) successfully issued $1.5 billion in 6.50% Senior Notes due 2021.
  • 2The offering closed on May 10, 2011, with net proceeds of approximately $1.48 billion.
  • 3Proceeds were used to repay existing indebtedness of Charter Communications Operating, LLC.
  • 4The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Charter Communications, Inc.
  • 5The indenture includes covenants that restrict the company's ability to incur additional debt, pay dividends, make investments, and sell assets.
  • 6A 'Change of Control' event will trigger a mandatory offer to purchase the notes at 101% of the principal amount.
  • 7The issuance is a part of the company's ongoing efforts to manage its capital structure and debt.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this $1.5 billion debt issuance was to raise capital to repay existing indebtedness under Charter Communications Operating, LLC's credit agreement. This is a strategic move to manage the company's debt profile and financial structure.

The new notes carry a 6.50% interest rate and mature in 2021. They are general unsecured obligations of the Issuers (CCO Holdings, LLC and CCO Holdings Capital Corp.) and are fully guaranteed by Charter Communications, Inc. The indenture also includes various covenants and events of default.

The indenture imposes restrictions on Charter Communications and its subsidiaries, limiting their ability to incur additional debt, pay dividends or make restricted payments, make certain investments, create liens, sell assets, merge, or engage in transactions with affiliates. These covenants are standard for debt issuances and are designed to protect noteholders.

In the event of a 'Change of Control,' as defined in the Supplemental Indenture, Charter Communications will be required to make an offer to purchase all of the outstanding Senior Notes at a price of 101% of their aggregate principal amount, plus accrued interest.