SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 9, 2011
Charter Communications, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
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001-33664
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43-1857213
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
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12405 Powerscourt Drive
St. Louis, Missouri 63131
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(314) 965-0555
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS
On August 9, 2011, Charter Communications, Inc. (along with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) announced that its board of directors has authorized the Company to repurchase up to $200 million of its Class A common stock and outstanding warrants. Under the repurchase program, which is effective immediately, shares of Class A common stock and warrants to purchase Class A common stock may be purchased from time to time during the course of the next 12 months.
The Company also announced that it has agreed to purchase $100 million principal amount of 8% 2nd lien notes in open market transactions.
A copy of the press release announcing the repurchases is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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Press release dated August 9, 2011 announcing share and warrant repurchase program and note purchase.*
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* filed herewith
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Charter Communications, Inc. has duly caused this Current Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Registrant
Dated: August 9, 2011
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By:/s/ Kevin D. Howard
Name: Kevin D. Howard
Title: Senior Vice President - Finance, Controller and Chief
Accounting Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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Press release dated August 9, 2011 announcing share and warrant repurchase program and note purchase.*
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* filed herewith
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