Charter Offers Senior Secured Notes

Rhea-AI Summary

Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) announced that subsidiaries Charter Communications Operating and Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp. intend to offer senior secured fixed rate notes under an effective automatic shelf registration on Form S-3 filed with the SEC.

According to Charter, net proceeds are intended to fund the cash consideration for its previously announced acquisition of Cox Communications and for general corporate purposes, including repayment of certain indebtedness and related fees and expenses. The notes offering is not conditioned on closing the Cox transactions, and those transactions are not conditioned on this offering. Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Securities will act as joint book-running managers.

Positive

• Notes proceeds support Cox acquisition, providing dedicated funding for cash consideration
• Planned use of proceeds includes repayment of certain existing indebtedness and related fees
• Offering under effective shelf registration on Form S-3 streamlines capital-raising process
• Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo engaged as joint book-running managers

Negative

• Planned issuance of senior secured notes implies additional secured indebtedness for Charter
• Offering remains subject to market conditions, so execution and terms are not yet certain

Market Context

The platform record showed a -2.52% 24-hour move after the July 24 earnings announcement, while curr...

Analysis

The platform record showed a -2.52% 24-hour move after the July 24 earnings announcement, while current data identified high short positioning and net insider selling. Those anchors frame financing risk around the notes and Cox Transactions.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jul 24 (Negative)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jul 24	quarterly earnings	Negative	-2.5%	Revenue, EBITDA, free cash flow, and customer metrics declined year over year.
Jul 23	debt exchange	Neutral	-2.5%	Debt exchange offers included issuance caps, cash consideration, and new notes.
Jul 22	wireless plan launch	Positive	+1.1%	Spectrum Mobile introduced a premium unlimited plan with expanded included benefits.
Jul 21	advertising expansion	Positive	+1.1%	Spectrum Reach expanded New York operations and incorporated NYI's advertising portfolio.
Jul 16	business platform launch	Positive	+1.6%	Spectrum Business launched a centralized platform for managing multiple commercial venue TVs.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Four of the five recent news events aligned with the direction of the subsequent price reaction, while one neutral financing event diverged.

Key Terms

senior secured fixed rate notes, automatic shelf registration statement, form s-3, prospectus supplement

4 terms

senior secured fixed rate notes financial

"intend to offer senior secured fixed rate notes"

Debt securities that act like a loan a company takes from investors, backed by specific collateral and given top priority for repayment if the company defaults. They pay a fixed interest rate for a set term, so investors receive predictable income but face the usual risks from changes in market interest rates and the issuer's ability to repay. Because they are both secured and senior, they are generally less risky than unsecured or junior debt, which matters when deciding how to balance yield versus safety.

automatic shelf registration statement regulatory

"pursuant to an effective automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3"

An automatic shelf registration statement is a pre-approved filing that companies submit to securities regulators, allowing them to sell new shares or bonds quickly and efficiently when needed. It acts like a standing permit, enabling the company to raise money without going through a lengthy approval process each time, which can be helpful for responding promptly to market opportunities or needs. For investors, it provides transparency about the company's ability to raise funds and signals planning flexibility.

form s-3 regulatory

"automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed with the Securities"

Form S-3 is a legal document companies use to register their stock sales with the government, making it easier and faster for them to raise money by selling shares to investors. It’s like having a pre-approved shopping list that lets a company quickly sell new shares when they need funds, without going through a lengthy approval process each time.

prospectus supplement regulatory

"only by means of a prospectus supplement dated August 6, 2026"

A prospectus supplement is an additional document provided alongside a company's main offering details, offering updated or extra information about a specific financial product being sold. It helps investors understand the latest terms, risks, and details of the investment, similar to how an update or revision clarifies or expands on original instructions, ensuring they have current and complete information before making a decision.

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STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (along with its subsidiaries, "Charter") today announced that its subsidiaries, Charter Communications Operating, LLC ("CCO") and Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp. ("CCO Capital," and together with CCO, the "Issuers"), intend to offer senior secured fixed rate notes (the "Notes").

The Issuers intend to use the net proceeds from this offering to pay the cash consideration of the previously announced acquisition of Cox Communications, Inc. (the "Cox Transactions") and for general corporate purposes, including to repay certain indebtedness and to pay related fees and expenses. This offering is not conditioned on the closing of the Cox Transactions and the closing of the Cox Transactions is not conditioned on the consummation of this offering.

The offering and sale of the Notes will be made pursuant to an effective automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The offering is subject to, among other things, market conditions.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC will act as Joint Book-Running Managers for the senior secured notes offering. The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement dated August 6, 2026 and the accompanying base prospectus, copies of which, when available, may be obtained on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or by contacting Citigroup Global Markets Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, Telephone: (800) 831-9146, E-mail: prospectus@citi.com; or by contacting Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, c/o 180 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014, Attention: Prospectus Department, Telephone: (866) 718-1649, Email: Prospectus@morganstanley.com; or by contacting Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, c/o 608 2nd Avenue South, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, Attention: WFS Customer Service, Email: wfscustomerservice@wellsfargo.com.

This news release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale, nor is it an offer to purchase, or the solicitation of an offer to sell the Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale is unlawful.

About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company with services available to nearly 59 million homes and small to large businesses across 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees, the Company offers Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet^®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This communication includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding, among other things, the potential offering. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations as reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, without limitation, the factors described under "Risk Factors" from time to time in our filings with the SEC. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this communication may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "believe," "future," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "planned," "will," "may," "intend," "estimated," "aim," "on track," "target," "opportunity," "tentative," "positioning," "designed," "create," "predict," "project," "initiatives," "seek," "would," "could," "continue," "ongoing," "upside," "increases," "grow," "focused on" and "potential," among others.

All forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. We are under no duty or obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this communication.

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FAQ

What did Charter Communications (CHTR) announce about its senior secured notes on August 6, 2026?

Charter Communications announced that its subsidiaries intend to offer senior secured fixed rate notes. According to Charter, the notes will be issued under an effective automatic shelf registration on Form S-3 and arranged by Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Securities as joint book-running managers.

How will Charter Communications (CHTR) use the proceeds from the new senior secured notes offering?

Charter plans to use net proceeds mainly to fund the cash consideration for its previously announced acquisition of Cox Communications. According to Charter, remaining proceeds are earmarked for general corporate purposes, including repaying certain indebtedness and paying related fees and expenses.

Is Charter’s Cox Communications acquisition dependent on the new CHTR notes offering?

The Cox Communications acquisition is not dependent on the new notes offering. According to Charter, the notes offering is not conditioned on closing the Cox transactions, and the closing of the Cox transactions is not conditioned on consummation of this offering.

Who is managing Charter Communications’ senior secured notes offering for CHTR investors?

Citigroup Global Markets, Morgan Stanley & Co., and Wells Fargo Securities will act as joint book-running managers. According to Charter, these banks will manage the senior secured notes offering made under its automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed with the SEC.

What are the key terms of Charter’s planned senior secured notes offering for CHTR bond investors?

The company disclosed that the notes will be senior secured and fixed rate. According to Charter, the offering will be made pursuant to an effective automatic shelf registration and remains subject to market conditions, with detailed terms set out in a prospectus supplement and base prospectus.

How can investors access the prospectus for Charter Communications’ new CHTR senior secured notes?

Investors can access the prospectus via the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. According to Charter, copies may also be requested from Citigroup, Morgan Stanley or Wells Fargo Securities through their listed mailing addresses, phone numbers, or dedicated prospectus email contacts.