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Charter Communications' Spectrum and Warner Bros. Discovery announced that Max streaming service is now available to all Spectrum TV Select customers at no additional cost. The Max With Ads package, typically retailing at $9.99 per month, includes content from HBO, Warner Bros., DC Universe, and A24.

This integration is part of Spectrum's hybrid distribution strategy, which will provide customers access to multiple ad-supported streaming services including Disney+, ESPN+, Paramount+, ViX, and Tennis Channel+, representing up to an $80 monthly retail value by first half of 2025. The deal marks a significant step in Spectrum's transformation of its programming agreements, aiming to offer customers greater package flexibility and seamless entertainment options.

Ovation TV and Spectrum have announced their eighth consecutive year of Stand For The Arts Awards, providing $100,000 in total support to 10 arts and cultural organizations across various Spectrum markets. Each recipient will receive a $10,000 contribution to support their community-driven arts programs.

Since 2017, the initiative has awarded $800,000 across 80 organizations. Recipients are selected based on their support of creative community programming, advocacy for equity in arts access, and provision of accessible spaces for creative expression. This year's recipients include Buffalo Arts Studio, Walker County Arts Alliance, Hawai'i Children's Theater, and Kingsport Theatre Guild, among others.

Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) has announced significant debt restructuring through an amendment to its Credit Agreement. The company's subsidiary, Charter Communications Operating (CCO), has extended the maturity dates of substantial debt portions from 2027 to 2030 and 2031.

Key changes include: increasing the revolving credit facility by $960 million at SOFR plus 1.25%, with $960 million in Revolving B Commitments (maturing 2027) and $5.5 billion in new Revolving C Commitments (maturing 2030); converting existing loans into $4.5 billion Term A-7 loans at SOFR plus 1.25% (maturing 2030) and $2.5 billion Term B-5 Loans at SOFR plus 2.25% (maturing 2031).

Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) has announced that President and CEO Christopher Winfrey will participate in the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference in New York. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, with Winfrey's presentation scheduled for 11:15 a.m. ET.

Interested parties can access a live webcast of the event through Charter's investor relations website at ir.charter.com. The presentation will also be archived on the same platform for future viewing.

Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) has announced its participation in Liberty Media 's annual Investor Meeting in New York on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Christopher Winfrey, President and CEO, will deliver remarks at 1:40 p.m. ET, followed by a Q&A session at 2:30 p.m. ET. The event will be accessible via live webcast through Liberty Media's registration website and will be archived for later viewing on their investor calendar page.

Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) announced that Adam Ray, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, will oversee the $3 billion Spectrum Enterprise operation alongside his current duties. Bill Archer, EVP and President of Spectrum Enterprise, will transition to an advisory role before retiring in 2025. Under Archer's leadership, Spectrum Enterprise has achieved over 29% retail revenue growth since 2020, expanded to more than 300,000 fiber-connected buildings, and introduced new products including Enterprise Network Edge and Managed Network Edge. The consolidation aims to enhance operational efficiency and growth in the middle market segment.

Charter Communications reported its Q3 2024 results with revenue growing 1.6% year-over-year to $13.8 billion, driven by residential mobile service revenue growth of 37.6% and Internet revenue growth of 1.7%. Net income was $1.3 billion, while Adjusted EBITDA grew 3.6% to $5.6 billion. The company lost 110,000 Internet customers but added 545,000 mobile lines. Total customer relationships decreased to 31.7 million. Free cash flow increased to $1.6 billion from $1.1 billion year-over-year. Capital expenditures decreased 13.5% to $2.6 billion, and Charter revised its full-year 2024 capital expenditure forecast down to $11.5 billion from $12.0 billion.

Spectrum Community Solutions has launched Spectrum Ready, a new service for multifamily properties and bulk single-family communities. This innovative offering simplifies the move-in process for residents by providing instant activation of Internet and WiFi services without the need for equipment ordering or installation scheduling.

Key features of Spectrum Ready include:

• Pre-installed Internet and WiFi equipment in each unit
• Instant access to Spectrum Internet, Advanced WiFi, and TV packages
• Ability for property owners to use smart technology for unit management
• Easy activation through QR code scanning
• Access to high-speed Internet, Advanced WiFi with 6E technology, and Spectrum TV plans

The service is now available across Spectrum Community Solutions' 41-state footprint, aiming to enhance resident satisfaction and simplify property management.

NBCUniversal and Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) have announced a multi-year content distribution agreement that includes the addition of Peacock Premium for Spectrum TV Select video customers at no additional cost. The deal ensures Charter's continued carriage of NBCUniversal's full portfolio of networks while advancing Charter's strategy of including streaming apps in the cable bundle.

Key points of the agreement include:

• Charter will provide up to $65 per month of retail direct-to-consumer streaming value to Spectrum TV Select customers
• Peacock Premium+ (ad-free) upgrade option for video customers
• Peacock products available for purchase to broadband-only customers in 2025
• Continued carriage of NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations, and various NBCUniversal networks

The partnership aims to enhance customer value and flexibility in viewing options, aligning with current preferences for both traditional TV and streaming services.