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Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) announced the pricing of $2.0 billion in senior unsecured notes due 2034, with a 4.250% interest rate. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including repayment of debt and potential stock buybacks. The offering is set to close on August 16, 2021, subject to market conditions. The notes are offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S, without registration under the Securities Act. This announcement reflects Charter's strategic financial management and commitment to shareholder value.

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.

Charter Communications reported strong financial results for Q2 2021, with total revenues up 9.5% year-over-year to $12.8 billion, driven by significant growth in Internet, mobile, and advertising sales. The company added 332,000 new residential and SMB customer relationships, reaching a total of 31.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 11.8% to $5.0 billion, while net income rose to $1.0 billion. Despite these gains, the company experienced a decline in residential video and voice customers. Capital expenditures totaled $1.9 billion, and free cash flow grew by 10.8% to $2.1 billion.

Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) announces that Spectrum Reach (NASDAQ: CHTR) will use its audience measurement currency in the Southeast region. This transition is aimed at moving beyond traditional demographics to more detailed, data-driven metrics. Beth Plummer, Spectrum Reach's Senior VP, emphasized the need for granular data for audience targeting. Comscore aims to provide reliable viewership insights, enhancing advertising effectiveness. Strong Automotive Merchandising has already adopted Comscore's measurement tools, indicating confidence in its stability and accuracy.

Orbital Energy Group's subsidiary, Gibson Technical Services, has secured a project from Charter Communications for approximately 8,600 miles of full-service construction across Louisiana, Alabama, and North Carolina. This initiative is part of the Federal Government's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, which allocates $20.4 billion for broadband expansion. Charter's $5 billion investment, supported by $1.2 billion from the RDOF auction, aims to enhance broadband access for over 1 million locations. The project is set to begin immediately and spans 5-6 years.

ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAC, VIACA) and Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) have signed multi-year distribution agreements for the continued carriage of ViacomCBS’ networks and streaming services, including Paramount+, Pluto TV, BET+, and Noggin, to Spectrum customers. This collaboration aims to adapt to the evolving subscription video market while enhancing customer choice and experience. The agreements also focus on advancing addressable media and advertising strategies, although specific financial terms were not disclosed.

Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) announced a conference call on July 30, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. ET, to discuss its Q2 2021 financial and operating results. A press release detailing these results will be released at 7:00 a.m. ET that same day. Participants can join via phone or through the company's investor relations website. The call will be archived for later access. Charter, under the Spectrum brand, serves over 31 million customers across 41 states, providing broadband and cable services.

Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) announced significant organizational changes in Sales, Marketing, and Field Operations to enhance growth capabilities. Adam Ray has been appointed EVP of Sales Operations & Planning, expanding his oversight to include Sales & Retention. Sharon Peters will lead the full marketing function, while Tom Monaghan is tasked with managing all 11 operating regions. These changes aim to optimize leadership effectiveness and drive performance across various sectors of the company.

Charter Communications (NASDAQ:CHTR) has appointed Jeff Murphy as Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance and Development, effective immediately. Reporting to Jessica Fischer, he will lead debt and equity capital markets, treasury, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate development. Murphy brings over 20 years of experience from Credit Suisse, where he was Vice Chairman of Investment Banking & Capital Markets, overseeing telecom sectors globally. His extensive background in finance aims to bolster Charter's strategic growth.