Charter Communications sets interim CFO salary at $925K
Kevin Howard’s $250,000 restricted stock unit award is subject to continued employment through its third-anniversary cliff vesting.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Charter Communications, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43750001 per share on its Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, payable January 15, 2027, to holders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2026.
On October 26, 2026, its Compensation and Benefits Committee approved compensation adjustments for Kevin Howard, effective while he serves as Interim Chief Financial Officer: an annual base salary of $925,000 and a target annual cash bonus opportunity of 175% of base salary. Howard also received restricted stock units with a grant-date fair value of $250,000; the award cliff vests on the third anniversary of the grant date, subject to his continued employment through that date.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Quarterly preferred dividend: $0.43750001 per share
Dividend payment date: January 15, 2027
Dividend record date: December 31, 2026
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Quarterly preferred dividend
$0.43750001 per share
Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
Dividend payment date
January 15, 2027
Quarterly cash dividend
Dividend record date
December 31, 2026
Holders of record at close of business
Annual base salary
$925,000
Kevin Howard, while serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer
Target annual cash bonus opportunity
175% of annual base salary
Kevin Howard, while serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer
Restricted stock unit grant-date fair value
$250,000
Granted October 26, 2026
Restricted stock unit vesting
Third anniversary of grant date
Subject to continued employment through that date
Key Terms
Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, target annual cash bonus opportunity, restricted stock units, cliff vest
4 terms
Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock financial
"quarterly cash dividend payable to holders of its Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock"
target annual cash bonus opportunity financial
"a target annual cash bonus opportunity of 175% of his annual base salary"
restricted stock units financial
"award of restricted stock units with a grant date fair value of $250,000"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
cliff vest financial
"award will cliff vest on the third anniversary of the grant date"
A cliff vest is a schedule for stock options or restricted shares where no ownership rights are earned until a fixed date, after which a set portion becomes fully owned all at once — like a probation period that suddenly unlocks pay. Investors watch cliff vests because they influence when insiders can sell shares, affect staff retention and dilution timing, and help predict short-term changes in a company’s shareholder makeup.
FAQ
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What is CHTR’s quarterly preferred stock dividend?
The quarterly cash dividend is $0.43750001 per share on Charter’s Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. It is payable January 15, 2027, to holders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2026.
What compensation did CHTR set for interim CFO Kevin Howard?
Kevin Howard’s annual base salary is $925,000, with a target annual cash bonus opportunity of 175% of annual base salary. He was also granted restricted stock units with a grant-date fair value of $250,000, which cliff vest on the third anniversary of the grant date if he remains employed through that date.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2026
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
| (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) | |||||||
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(203 905-7801
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.
On October 26, 2026, the Compensation and Benefits Committee of the Board of Directors of Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) approved compensation adjustments for Kevin Howard to be effective during the period he is serving as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer. In recognition of his interim role, Mr. Howard will receive an annual base salary of $925,000 and a target annual cash bonus opportunity of 175% of his annual base salary. In addition, on October 26, 2026, Mr. Howard was granted an award of restricted stock units with a grant date fair value of $250,000, which award will cliff vest on the third anniversary of the grant date, subject to his continued employment with the Company through such date.
ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On October 27, 2026, the Company issued a press release (the “press release”) announcing that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend which will be payable on January 15, 2027 to stockholders of record of the Company’s Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock at the close of business on December 31, 2026. The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01.
The disclosure in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 are being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission in satisfaction of the public disclosure requirements of Regulation FD and shall not be deemed "filed" for any purpose.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
| Exhibit | Description | ||||||||||
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated October 27, 2026. | ||||||||||
| 104 | The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL. | ||||||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, each of Charter Communications, Inc., CCO Holdings, LLC and CCO Holdings Capital Corp. has duly caused this Current Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | |||||||||||
| Registrant | |||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Kevin D. Howard | ||||||||||
| Kevin D. Howard | |||||||||||
| Date: October 27, 2026 | Executive Vice President, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller | ||||||||||
| CCO Holdings, LLC | |||||||||||
| Registrant | |||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Kevin D. Howard | ||||||||||
| Kevin D. Howard | |||||||||||
| Date: October 27, 2026 | Executive Vice President, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller | ||||||||||
| CCO Holdings Capital Corp. | |||||||||||
| Registrant | |||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Kevin D. Howard | ||||||||||
| Kevin D. Howard | |||||||||||
| Date: October 27, 2026 | Executive Vice President, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller | ||||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
Charter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
on Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
STAMFORD, Connecticut – October 27, 2026 – Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR, CHTRP) (the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors declared the regular quarterly cash dividend payable to holders of its Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Charter Preferred Stock”) (NASDAQ: CHTRP). The per share amount of the quarterly cash dividend will be $0.43750001, payable in cash on January 15, 2027 to holders of record of the Charter Preferred Stock at the close of business on December 31, 2026.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR, CHTRP) is the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and small to large businesses across 45 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 can be found at corporate.charter.com.
Contacts:
Media: | Analysts: | ||||
| Justin Venech | Stefan Anninger | ||||
| 203-905-7818 | 203-905-7955 | ||||