Charter Offers Senior Unsecured Notes
Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) announced the intention of its subsidiaries, CCO Holdings, LLC and CCO Holdings Capital Corp., to offer senior unsecured notes due 2034. The net proceeds from this offering will be used for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment and potential buybacks of Class A common stock. The offering is targeted at qualified institutional buyers and will comply with regulatory requirements. As a leading broadband connectivity company, Charter serves over 31 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand.
- Intention to use proceeds for debt repayment, potentially improving financial stability.
- Offering buybacks of Class A common stock could enhance shareholder value.
- The Notes are being sold without registration under the Securities Act, which may pose regulatory risks.
STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (along with its subsidiaries, "Charter") today announced that its subsidiaries, CCO Holdings, LLC and CCO Holdings Capital Corp. (collectively, the "Issuers"), intend to offer senior unsecured notes due 2034 (the "Notes").
The Issuers intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of the Notes for general corporate purposes, including to repay certain indebtedness, to fund potential buybacks of Class A common stock of Charter or common units of Charter Communications Holdings, LLC and to pay related fees and expenses.
The Notes will be sold to 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.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 31 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.
For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business® delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals. More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.
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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," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "planned," "will," "may," "intend," and "potential," among others.
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