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): March 17, 2010
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 March 17, 2010, Charter Communications, Inc. (the "Company") announced that its indirect subsidiary, Charter Communications Operating, LLC, had received the required votes from lenders to amend its existing $8.177 billion senior secured credit facilities to, among other things, allow for the creation of a new revolving facility, the extension of maturities of a portion of the facilities and the amendment of certain other terms and conditions. The Company expects to close on these transactions by March 31, 2010, subject to meeting customary conditions.
The press release announcing the proposed extension is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
The following exhibits are filed pursuant to Item 8.01:
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated as of March 17, 2010.*
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* filed herewith
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Date: March 18, 2010
By: /s/ Patricia A. Baldes
Name: Patricia A. Baldes
Title: Vice President of Financial Reporting
EXHIBIT
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated as of March 17, 2010.*
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* filed herewith