Charter Offers Senior Unsecured Notes

Rhea-AI Summary

Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) said subsidiaries CCO Holdings and CCO Holdings Capital intend to offer senior unsecured notes on or after Jan. 6, 2026. Net proceeds are planned for general corporate purposes, including the full redemption of the Issuers' 5.500% Senior Notes due 2026, the partial redemption of the Issuers' 5.125% Senior Notes due 2027, potential buybacks of Charter Class A common stock and common units, and related fees and expenses.

The Notes will be sold to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S, and are not registered under the Securities Act. The offering is subject to market conditions, and this release is not a notice of redemption or an offer to sell.

Positive

• Intent to redeem 5.500% senior notes due 2026 in full
• Proceeds may fund share/unit buybacks to support shareholder value
• Use of proceeds includes repayment of existing indebtedness

Negative

• Planned notes are senior unsecured, increasing unsecured debt exposure
• Offering is subject to market conditions, so timing/size may change
• Notes are unregistered under the Securities Act, limiting U.S. retail distribution

News Market Reaction

+0.29%

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+0.29% News Effect

On the day this news was published, CHTR gained 0.29%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Q3 2025 Revenue: $13,672 million Q3 2025 Net Income: $1,137 million Q3 2025 Diluted EPS: $8.34 +5 more

8 metrics

Q3 2025 Revenue $13,672 million Q3 2025, vs $13,795 million a year ago

Q3 2025 Net Income $1,137 million Q3 2025, vs $1,280 million a year ago

Q3 2025 Diluted EPS $8.34 Q3 2025, vs $8.82 a year ago

Adjusted EBITDA $5,561 million Q3 2025, down 1.5%

Total Debt Principal $95,023 million As of September 30, 2025

Q3 Share Repurchases 7.30 million shares / $2,099 million Repurchased in Q3 2025

YTD 2025 Buybacks 13.14 million shares / $4,273 million Year-to-date through Q3 2025

New Senior Secured Notes $1.25B 5.850% 2035; $0.75B 6.700% 2055 Issued with proceeds for debt repayment and buybacks

Market Reality Check

Price: $189.76 Vol: Volume 1,660,150 is near ...

normal vol

$189.76 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,660,150 is near the 20-day average of 1,693,059, suggesting no unusual trading ahead of the offering news. normal

Technical Shares at 210.01 are trading well below the 200-day MA of 304.31 and 51.95% under the 52-week high of 437.06.

Peers on Argus

Core telecom peers show mixed moves, with AMX up 1.31%, BCE up 0.51%, CHT up 0.2...

Core telecom peers show mixed moves, with AMX up 1.31%, BCE up 0.51%, CHT up 0.29%, TU flat, and SATS down 2.08%, pointing to stock-specific rather than broad sector dynamics for CHTR.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 18 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 18	Earnings webcast plan	Neutral	-0.7%	Scheduled webcast and release timing for Q4 and full-year 2025 results.
Dec 15	Workforce investments	Positive	+1.4%	Announced tuition benefits, higher wages, and retention-improving frontline programs.
Dec 02	Conference appearance	Positive	+1.1%	CEO presentation at UBS Global Media and Communications Conference with webcast access.
Nov 20	Product enhancement	Positive	+0.3%	Expanded 4K content availability on Spectrum TV App across additional devices.
Nov 18	AI collaboration	Positive	-0.6%	Strategic generative AI collaboration with AWS to enhance development and operations.

Pattern Detected

Recent news events have mostly seen price moves aligned with the tone of announcements, with one notable divergence on a positive strategic collaboration.

Recent Company History

Over the last several months, Charter’s news flow has focused on operations, technology, capital returns, and investor communications. Items include a Q4 and full-year 2025 results webcast set for January 30, 2026, workforce investment updates, and participation at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference. Product enhancements such as expanded 4K content and a generative AI collaboration with AWS were also highlighted. Against this backdrop of steady operational and strategic updates, the new senior unsecured notes offering fits with Charter’s ongoing pattern of active balance-sheet management and capital allocation.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details a planned offering of senior unsecured notes whose proceeds are earmarked ...

Analysis

This announcement details a planned offering of senior unsecured notes whose proceeds are earmarked for general corporate purposes, including redeeming 2026 and 2027 notes and potentially funding equity buybacks. It follows earlier issuance of $1.25B 5.850% 2035 notes and $750M 6.700% 2055 notes, alongside significant share repurchases totaling $4,273M year-to-date in Q3 2025. Investors may monitor future leverage levels, refinancing activity, and buyback pace as key indicators.

Key Terms

senior unsecured notes, Rule 144A, Regulation S, indentures

4 terms

senior unsecured notes financial

"intend to offer senior unsecured notes (the "Notes"). The Issuers intend"

Senior unsecured notes are a type of loan a company borrows from investors, promising to pay back with interest. They are called "unsecured" because they aren’t backed by specific assets like buildings or equipment, but "senior" because they are paid back before other debts if the company gets into trouble. Investors see them as a relatively safer way for companies to raise money.

Rule 144A regulatory

"buyers or persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A and"

Rule 144A is a regulation that makes it easier for companies to sell private bonds to large investors without going through all the usual rules that apply to public sales. It matters because it helps companies raise money more quickly and privately, often attracting big investors looking for special deals.

Regulation S regulatory

"Rule 144A and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in reliance on Regulation S."

Regulation S is a set of rules that allows companies to sell securities (like shares or bonds) to investors outside the United States without having to follow all U.S. securities laws. It matters because it makes it easier for companies to raise money from international investors while still complying with U.S. regulations.

indentures financial

"pursuant to the indentures governing the 2026 Notes and the 2027 Notes, as applicable, and nothing"

Indentures are the written contracts that set out the terms and protections for a debt issue, such as a bond or note, including payment schedule, interest rate, collateral, and what happens if the borrower misses payments. Think of it like the rulebook and safety features for a loan that both the borrower and lenders agree to; investors use it to assess their rights, recoveries in trouble, and limits on the issuer’s future actions.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

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

The Issuers intend to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, including to repay certain indebtedness, including the full redemption of the Issuers' 5.500% Senior Notes due 2026 (the "2026 Notes") and the partial redemption of the Issuers' 5.125% Senior Notes due 2027 (the "2027 Notes"), to fund potential buybacks of Charter Class A common stock and common units of Charter Communications Holdings, LLC and to pay related fees and expenses.

The Notes will be sold to qualified institutional buyers or persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in reliance on Regulation S. The Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state securities laws and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The offering is subject to, among other things, market conditions.

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 in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale is unlawful. The intended redemption of the 2026 Notes and the 2027 Notes will be made solely pursuant to notices of redemption that will be delivered pursuant to the indentures governing the 2026 Notes and the 2027 Notes, as applicable, and nothing contained in this news release constitutes a notice of redemption of the 2026 Notes or the 2027 Notes.

About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company with services available to 58 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.

More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.

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 Securities and Exchange Commission.  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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SOURCE Charter Communications, Inc.

FAQ

What debt action did Charter (CHTR) announce on January 6, 2026?

Charter said subsidiaries intend to offer senior unsecured notes with proceeds used to repay debt, fund potential buybacks, and pay fees.

Which existing Charter notes will be redeemed with proceeds from the CHTR offering?

Proceeds are intended to fully redeem the Issuers' 5.500% Senior Notes due 2026 and partially redeem the 5.125% Senior Notes due 2027.

Will the new Charter (CHTR) notes be available to U.S. retail investors?

No; the Notes will be sold to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S, and are not registered under the Securities Act.

How might the CHTR debt offering affect potential buybacks of Class A stock?

Charter said net proceeds may be used to fund potential buybacks of Class A common stock and common units, subject to offering proceeds and corporate decisions.

Are the Charter (CHTR) notes issuance and redemptions guaranteed to occur?

No; the offering is subject to market conditions, and the release does not constitute a notice of redemption.