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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/ 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Aug 14, 2017)

Filed August 14, 2017For Securities:CHTR

Summary

Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) announced on August 14, 2017, through its subsidiaries CCO Holdings, LLC and CCO Holdings Capital Corp., the successful issuance of $1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2028. These notes were sold to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons in private offerings. The proceeds from this offering are intended to strengthen the company's financial position and support its ongoing operations and strategic initiatives. The issuance was completed under an Indenture agreement, which outlines the terms and conditions of the notes. Key provisions include restrictions on additional debt, restricted payments, investments, and asset sales, aiming to protect noteholders. The Indenture also includes a Change of Control provision, requiring a purchase offer to noteholders at 101% of principal if such an event occurs. The company has also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement, obligating them to register the notes for resale or conduct an exchange offer within 450 days to allow for their public trading.

Key Highlights

  • 1Issuance of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2028 by CCO Holdings, LLC and CCO Holdings Capital Corp.
  • 2Notes offered to qualified institutional buyers (Rule 144A) and non-U.S. persons (Regulation S).
  • 3The notes are general unsecured obligations of the Issuers.
  • 4Indenture includes covenants that limit the Issuers' ability to incur additional debt, make restricted payments, and sell assets.
  • 5A Change of Control provision requires a 101% purchase offer to noteholders in the event of a change of control.
  • 6Registration Rights Agreement mandates filing a registration statement or conducting an exchange offer within 450 days.
  • 7Potential for additional interest payments (up to 0.50% per annum) if registration obligations are not met.

Frequently Asked Questions

The filing does not explicitly state the intended use of proceeds for this $1.5 billion Senior Notes issuance. However, such financings are typically used to fund general corporate purposes, capital expenditures, potential acquisitions, or to refinance existing debt. Investors should refer to future financial reports or investor presentations for more specific details on the deployment of these funds.

No, the filing explicitly states that the Notes are not guaranteed. They are general unsecured obligations of the Issuers, CCO Holdings, LLC and CCO Holdings Capital Corp., which are subsidiaries of Charter Communications, Inc.

The Indenture imposes several restrictions on the Issuers, including limitations on their ability to incur additional debt, issue preferred stock, make dividends or other restricted payments, make certain investments, grant liens, restrict subsidiary payments, sell assets, merge or consolidate, and engage in transactions with affiliates. These covenants are designed to protect the interests of the noteholders.

In the event of a Change of Control, as defined in the Supplemental Indenture, the Issuers will be obligated to offer to purchase all of the Notes from the holders at a price of 101% of their aggregate principal amount, plus any accrued and unpaid interest.