Edgar Filing: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/

CHTR 9.30.14 - 10Q

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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(Mark One)
x		QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014
or

o		TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Transition Period From to
Commission File Number: 001-33664

Charter Communications, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware		43-1857213
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

400 Atlantic Street Stamford, Connecticut 06901		(203) 905-7801
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)		(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes x No o

Number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding as of September 30, 2014: 109,268,321

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS



		Page No.
PART I	FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1	Financial Statements ‑ Charter Communications, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013	1
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
	for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013	2
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
	for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013	2
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended
	September 30, 2014 and 2013	3
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	4

Item 2	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	25

Item 3	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk	37

Item 4	Controls and Procedures	39

PART II	OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1	Legal Proceedings	40

Item 1A	Risk Factors	40

Item 2	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	48

Item 6	Exhibits	48

Signatures		S- 1

Exhibit Index		E- 1

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q is for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") allows us to "incorporate by reference" information that we file with the SEC, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you directly to those documents. In this quarterly report, "we," "us" and "our" refer to Charter Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:

This quarterly report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), regarding, among other things, our plans, strategies and prospects, both business and financial including, without limitation, the forward-looking statements set forth in the “Results of Operations” and “Liquidity and Capital Resources” sections under Part I, Item 2. “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this quarterly report. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations 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” under Part II, Item 1A and the factors described under “Risk Factors” under Part I, Item 1A of our most recent Form 10-K filed with the SEC. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “planned,” “will,” “may,” “intend,” “estimated,” “aim,” “on track,” “target,” “opportunity,” “tentative,” “positioning,” “designed,” “create,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “would,” “could,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “upside,” “increases” and “potential,” among others. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this quarterly report are set forth in this quarterly report, in our annual report on Form 10-K, and in other reports or documents that we file from time to time with the SEC, and include, but are not limited to:

Risks Related to Comcast Corporation ("Comcast") Transactions


•	the ultimate outcome of the proposed transactions between us and Comcast including the possibility that such transactions may not occur if closing conditions are not satisfied;


•	if any such transaction were to occur, the ultimate outcome and results of integrating operations and application of our operating strategies to the acquired assets and the ultimate ability to realize synergies at the levels currently expected as well as potential programming dis-synergies;


•	the impact of the proposed transaction on our stock price and future operating results, including due to transaction and integration costs, increased interest expense, business disruption, and diversion of management time and attention;


•	the reduction in our current stockholders’ percentage ownership and voting interest as a result of the proposed transaction;


•	the increase in indebtedness as a result of the proposed transactions, which will increase interest expense and may decrease our operating flexibility;

Risks Related to Our Business

•

our ability to sustain and grow revenues and cash flow from operations by offering video, Internet, voice, advertising and other services to residential and commercial customers, to adequately meet the customer experience demands in our markets and to maintain and grow our customer base, particularly in the face of increasingly aggressive competition, the need for innovation and the related capital expenditures and the difficult economic conditions in the United States;


•	the impact of competition from other market participants, including but not limited to incumbent telephone companies, direct broadcast satellite operators, wireless broadband and telephone providers, digital subscriber line (“DSL”) providers, and video provided over the Internet;


•	general business conditions, economic uncertainty or downturn, high unemployment levels and the level of activity in the housing sector;


•	our ability to obtain programming at reasonable prices or to raise prices to offset, in whole or in part, the effects of higher programming costs (including retransmission consents);


•	the development and deployment of new products and technologies including in connection with our plan to make our systems all-digital in 2014;


•	the effects of governmental regulation on our business or potential business combination transactions;


•	the availability and access, in general, of funds to meet our debt obligations prior to or when they become due and to fund our operations and necessary capital expenditures, either through (i) cash on hand, (ii) free cash flow, or (iii) access to the capital or credit markets; and


•	our ability to comply with all covenants in our indentures and credit facilities, any violation of which, if not cured in a timely manner, could trigger a default of our other obligations under cross-default provisions.

All forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. We are under no duty or obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this quarterly report.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars in millions, except share data)



	September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	(unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	10		$	21
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of
$20 and $19, respectively	270			234
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	90			67
Total current assets	370			322

RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	3,513			—

INVESTMENT IN CABLE PROPERTIES:
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated
depreciation of $5,968 and $4,787, respectively	8,305			7,981
Franchises	6,009			6,009
Customer relationships, net	1,175			1,389
Goodwill	1,170			1,177
Total investment in cable properties, net	16,659			16,556

OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS	408			417

Total assets	$	20,950		$	17,295

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	1,586		$	1,467
Total current liabilities	1,586			1,467

LONG-TERM DEBT	17,595			14,181
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	1,610			1,431
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	62			65

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Class A common stock; $.001 par value; 900 million shares authorized;
109,390,963 and 106,144,075 shares issued, respectively	—			—
Class B common stock; $.001 par value; 25 million shares authorized;
no shares issued and outstanding	—			—
Preferred stock; $.001 par value; 250 million shares authorized;
no shares issued and outstanding	—			—
Additional paid-in capital	1,843			1,760
Accumulated deficit	(1,703		)	(1,568		)
Treasury stock at cost; 122,642 and 0 shares, respectively	(18		)	—
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(25		)	(41		)
Total shareholders’ equity	97			151

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	20,950		$	17,295

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(dollars in millions, except per share and share data)

Unaudited



	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013

REVENUES	$	2,287		$	2,118		$	6,748		$	6,007

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Operating costs and expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization)	1,518			1,397			4,444			3,950
Depreciation and amortization	535			493			1,568			1,354
Other operating expenses, net	16			19			42			38

	2,069			1,909			6,054			5,342

Income from operations	218			209			694			665

OTHER EXPENSES:
Interest expense, net	(217		)	(214		)	(638		)	(635		)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	—			—			—			(123		)
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net	5			(8		)	(3		)	9

	(212		)	(222		)	(641		)	(749		)

Income (loss) before income taxes	6			(13		)	53			(84		)

Income tax expense	(59		)	(57		)	(188		)	(124		)

Net loss	$	(53	)	$	(70	)	$	(135	)	$	(208	)

LOSS PER COMMON SHARE, BASIC AND DILUTED	$	(0.49	)	$	(0.68	)	$	(1.26	)	$	(2.05	)

Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted	108,792,605			102,924,443			107,744,534			101,293,696

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(dollars in millions)

Unaudited



	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013

Net loss	$	(53	)	$	(70	)	$	(135	)	$	(208	)
Net impact of interest rate derivative instruments, net of tax	5			8			16			27

Comprehensive loss	$	(48	)	$	(62	)	$	(119	)	$	(181	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(dollars in millions)

Unaudited



	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$	(135	)	$	(208	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,568			1,354
Noncash interest expense	29			33
Loss on extinguishment of debt	—			123
(Gain) loss on derivative instruments, net	3			(9		)
Deferred income taxes	177			112
Other, net	43			69
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	(36		)	10
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(21		)	(13		)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other	101			92
Net cash flows from operating activities	1,729			1,563

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(1,678		)	(1,259		)
Change in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures	31			21
Purchases of cable systems, net	—			(673		)
Restricted cash in escrow - CCO Safari, LLC	(3,513		)	—
Other, net	(5		)	(15		)
Net cash flows from investing activities	(5,165		)	(1,926		)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings of long-term debt	4,914			6,569
Repayments of long-term debt	(1,514		)	(6,177		)
Payments for debt issuance costs	(4		)	(50		)
Purchase of treasury stock	(18		)	(11		)
Proceeds from exercise of options and warrants	43			67
Other, net	4			(1		)
Net cash flows from financing activities	3,425			397

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(11		)	34
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	21			7
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	10		$	41

CASH PAID FOR INTEREST	$	624		$	584

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)

1. Organization and Basis of Presentation

Organization

Charter Communications, Inc. (“Charter”) is a holding company whose principal asset is a 100% common equity interest in Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC (“Charter Holdco”). Charter owns cable systems through its subsidiaries, which are collectively, with Charter, referred to herein as the “Company.” All significant intercompany accounts and transactions among consolidated entities have been eliminated.

The Company is a cable operator providing services in the United States. The Company offers to residential and commercial customers traditional cable video programming, Internet services, and voice services, as well as advanced video services such as OnDemand™, high definition television, and digital video recorder (“DVR”) service. The Company sells its cable video programming, Internet, voice, and advanced video services primarily on a subscription basis. The Company also sells local advertising on cable networks and on the Internet and provides fiber connectivity to cellular towers.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures typically included in Charter's Annual Report on Form 10-K have been condensed or omitted for this quarterly report. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and are subject to review by regulatory authorities. However, in the opinion of management, such financial statements include all adjustments, which consist of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Areas involving significant judgments and estimates include capitalization of labor and overhead costs; depreciation and amortization costs; impairments of and acquisition accounting for property, plant and equipment, intangibles and goodwill; income taxes; contingencies and programming expense. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Certain prior period amounts, primarily merger and acquisition costs, have been reclassified to conform with the 2014 presentation.

2. Acquisitions and Dispositions

Acquisition of Bresnan

On July 1, 2013, Charter and Charter Communications Operating, LLC ("Charter Operating") acquired Bresnan Broadband Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Bresnan”) from a wholly owned subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation, for $1.625 billion in cash, as well as a working capital adjustment and a reduction for certain funded indebtedness of Bresnan. Bresnan managed cable operating systems in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and Utah. Charter funded the purchase of Bresnan with a $1.5 billion term loan and borrowings under the Charter Operating revolving credit facility.

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)

The following unaudited pro forma financial information of Charter is based on the historical consolidated financial statements of Charter and the historical consolidated financial statements of Bresnan and is intended to provide information about how the acquisition of Bresnan and related financing may have affected Charter's historical consolidated financial statements if they had closed as of January 1, 2012. The pro forma financial information below is based on available information and assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable. The pro forma financial information is for illustrative and informational purposes only and is not intended to represent or be indicative of what Charter's financial condition or results of operations would have been had the transactions described above occurred on the date indicated. The pro forma financial information also should not be considered representative of Charter's future financial condition or results of operations.



	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Revenues	$	6,271
Net loss	$	(233	)
Loss per common share, basic and diluted	$	(2.30	)

Transactions with Comcast

On April 25, 2014, the Company entered into a binding definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) with Comcast Corporation (“Comcast”), which contemplates the following transactions: (1) an asset purchase, (2) an asset exchange and (3) a contribution and spin-off transaction (collectively, the “Transactions”) as described in more detail below. The Transactions are expected to be consummated substantially contemporaneously with each other and will be consummated as promptly as practicable following the merger of a subsidiary of Comcast with Time Warner Cable Inc. (“TWC”) as previously announced by Comcast and TWC. The completion of the Transactions will result in Charter acquiring approximately a net 1.4 million existing TWC residential and commercial video customers.

Asset Purchase

At closing, the Company will acquire from Comcast systems currently owned by TWC serving approximately 1.5 million video customers and all other assets and liabilities primarily related to such systems for cash consideration. The Company will pay to Comcast the tax benefit of the step-up it receives in the tax basis of the assets. Such tax benefit to Charter will be paid as realized by the Company over an eight-year period, and an additional payment will be made at the end of such eight-year period in the amount of any remaining tax benefit (on a present value basis) not previously realized by Charter.

Asset Exchange

At closing, the Company and Comcast will exchange certain systems serving approximately 1.5 million TWC video customers and approximately 1.6 million Charter video customers and all other assets and liabilities primarily related to such systems. Most tax gains associated with the asset exchange are expected to be offset by Charter’s existing net operating losses.

Financing

The consideration for the assets acquired and transaction expenses will be financed with new indebtedness of Charter and is currently estimated at approximately $8.0 billion principal amount. Charter has received commitments from a number of leading Wall Street investment banks to provide incremental senior secured term loan facilities totaling up to $8.4 billion and a senior secured incremental revolving facility equal to $500 million under the Charter Operating credit facility. Pursuant to that commitment, Charter has fully drawn on $3.5 billion term loan G commitments and $1.0 billion has been committed, but not issued, in additional Charter Operating term loans. In October 2014, the Company's subsidiary, CCOH Safari, LLC, announced an offering of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.50% senior notes due 2022 and $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.75% senior notes due 2024 (collectively, the "Notes"). The Company expects to close that offering in November 2014 and the net proceeds will be used to fund a portion of the purchase of certain assets pursuant to the Transactions. The Company will reduce the commitments by the amount of the Notes at the closing of the offering. See Note 17.

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)

Contribution and Spin-Off Transaction

CCH I, LLC (“CCH I”), a current indirect subsidiary of Charter, will be reorganized to be a direct subsidiary of Charter. CCH I will then form a new subsidiary that will merge with Charter, through a tax-free reorganization and become the new holding company (“New Charter”) that will own 100% of Charter and indirectly Charter Holdco. New Charter will then acquire an approximate 33% stake in a new publicly-traded cable provider to be spun-off by Comcast serving approximately 2.5 million existing Comcast video customers. The cable systems will be contributed to Midwest Cable, Inc., which upon consummation of the Transactions, is expected to change its name to GreatLand Connections Inc. (“GreatLand Connections”). New Charter will acquire its interest in GreatLand Connections by issuing New Charter stock to Comcast shareholders (including former TWC shareholders) as a result of a merger of a wholly owned subsidiary of New Charter with and into GreatLand Connections. Comcast shareholders, including the former TWC shareholders, are expected to own approximately 67% of GreatLand Connections, while New Charter is expected to directly own approximately 33% of GreatLand Connections. GreatLand Connections expects to incur leverage of approximately 5 times its estimated pro forma EBITDA (as such term is defined by GreatLand Connections’ financing sources for purposes of the financing) to fund a distribution to Comcast and issue notes to Comcast prior to the spin-off. Additionally, the Company will provide services to GreatLand Connections, and the Company will be reimbursed the actual economic costs of such services, in addition to a fee of 4.25% of GreatLand Connections' gross revenues.

The asset purchase, asset exchange and the acquisition of interests in GreatLand Connections will be valued at a 7.125 multiple of 2014 EBITDA (as defined by the parties), subject to certain post-closing adjustments.

3. Franchises, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, indefinite lived and finite-lived intangible assets are presented in the following table:



	September 30, 2014						December 31, 2013
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount

Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Franchises	$	6,009	$	—	$	6,009	$	6,009	$	—	$	6,009
Goodwill	1,170		—		1,170		1,177		—		1,177
Trademarks	158		—		158		158		—		158
Other intangible assets	4		—		4		4		—		4

	$	7,341	$	—	$	7,341	$	7,348	$	—	$	7,348

Finite-lived intangible assets:
Customer relationships	$	2,617	$	1,442	$	1,175	$	2,617	$	1,228	$	1,389
Other intangible assets	141		57		84		130		44		86
	$	2,758	$	1,499	$	1,259	$	2,747	$	1,272	$	1,475

Amortization expense related to customer relationships and other intangible assets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $75 million and $227 million, respectively. Amortization expense related to customer relationships and other intangible assets for the three and nine months ended and September 30, 2013 was $82 million and $219 million, respectively.

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)

The Company expects amortization expense on its finite-lived intangible assets will be as follows.



Three months ended December 31, 2014	$	72
2015	266
2016	232
2017	199
2018	164
Thereafter	326

	$	1,259

Actual amortization expense in future periods will differ from these estimates as a result of new intangible asset acquisitions or divestitures, changes in useful lives, impairments and other relevant factors.

4. Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of the following as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:



	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013

Accounts payable – trade	$	105	$	91
Accrued capital expenditures	266		235
Deferred revenue	84		90
Accrued liabilities:
Interest	175		195
Programming costs	424		379
Franchise related fees	59		62
Compensation	177		156
Other	296		259

	$	1,586	$	1,467

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)

5. Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:



	September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Principal Amount		Accreted Value		Principal Amount		Accreted Value
CCO Holdings, LLC:
7.250% senior notes due October 30, 2017	$	1,000	$	1,000	$	1,000	$	1,000
7.000% senior notes due January 15, 2019	1,400		1,394		1,400		1,393
8.125% senior notes due April 30, 2020	700		700		700		700
7.375% senior notes due June 1, 2020	750		750		750		750
5.250% senior notes due March 15, 2021	500		500		500		500
6.500% senior notes due April 30, 2021	1,500		1,500		1,500		1,500
6.625% senior notes due January 31, 2022	750		747		750		747
5.250% senior notes due September 30, 2022	1,250		1,240		1,250		1,239
5.125% senior notes due February 15, 2023	1,000		1,000		1,000		1,000
5.750% senior notes due September 1, 2023	500		500		500		500
5.750% senior notes due January 15, 2024	1,000		1,000		1,000		1,000
Credit facility due September 6, 2014	—		—		350		342
Charter Communications Operating, LLC:
Credit facilities	3,817		3,781		3,548		3,510
CCO Safari, LLC (an Unrestricted Subsidiary)
Credit facility due September 12, 2021	3,500		3,483		—		—
Long-Term Debt	$	17,667	$	17,595	$	14,248	$	14,181

The accreted values presented above represent the principal amount of the debt less the original issue discount at the time of sale, plus the accretion to the balance sheet date. However, the amount that is currently payable if the debt becomes immediately due is equal to the principal amount of the debt. The Company has availability under its credit facilities of approximately $774 million as of September 30, 2014 and as such, debt maturing in the next twelve months is classified as long-term.

In March 2013, CCO Holdings, LLC ("CCO Holdings") and CCO Holdings Capital Corp. closed on transactions in which they issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.250% senior notes due 2021 and $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.750% senior notes due 2023. The proceeds were used for repaying amounts outstanding under the Charter Operating term loan C facility. The Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $42 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 related to these transactions.

In April 2013, Charter Operating entered into an amendment to its credit agreement extending the maturity of its term loan A and revolver one year to 2018, decreasing the applicable LIBOR margin for the term loan A and revolver to 2%, decreasing the undrawn commitment fee on the revolver to 0.30% and increasing the revolver capacity to $1.3 billion. The Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 related to these transactions.

In May 2013, Charter Operating entered into a new term loan F facility pursuant to the terms of the Charter Operating credit agreement providing for a $1.2 billion term loan maturing in 2021. Pricing on the new term loan F was set at LIBOR plus 2.25% with a LIBOR floor of 0.75%, and issued at a price of 99.75% of the aggregate principal amount. The Company used the proceeds to repay Charter Operating's existing term loan C due 2016 and term loan D due 2019. The Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $14 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 related to these transactions.

In May 2013, CCO Holdings and CCO Holdings Capital Corp. closed on transactions in which they issued $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.750% senior notes due 2024. Concurrently with the pricing of the 5.750% senior notes, a tender offer was launched to purchase any and all of the CCO Holdings 7.875% senior notes due 2018. The Company used the proceeds from the

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issuance to purchase the notes tendered in the tender offer. Any notes not tendered were subsequently called in June 2013. The Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $65 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 related to these transactions.

In September 2014, Charter Operating entered into a new term loan G facility pursuant to the terms of the Charter Operating credit agreement providing for a $3.5 billion term loan maturing in 2021. Pricing on the term loan G was set at LIBOR plus 3.50% with a LIBOR floor of 0.75% and issued at a price of 99.50% of the aggregate principal amount. The term loan G forms a portion of the incremental facilities commitments as announced by the Company in July 2014 that will be used to fund the purchase of certain assets pursuant to the Transactions. Charter Operating assigned all of its obligations with respect to the term loan G and transferred all of the proceeds from the term loan G to a newly-created subsidiary, CCO Safari, LLC (“CCO Safari”), which is considered a Non-Recourse Subsidiary under Charter Operating’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated April 11, 2012 (the “Credit Agreement”), and CCO Safari placed the funds in escrow pending the closing of the Transactions, at which time, subject to certain conditions, Charter Operating will re-assume the obligations in respect of the term loan G under the Credit Agreement. Such amounts, along with required original issuance discount and one months interest, were placed in escrow and classified as noncurrent restricted cash and cash equivalents in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2014. To the extent the Transactions do not close, such amounts placed in escrow must be used to settle amounts outstanding under the term loan G. See Note 2.

6. Common Stock

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company withheld 7,206 and 122,642, respectively, shares of its common stock in payment of $1 million and $18 million, respectively, income tax withholding owed by employees upon vesting of restricted shares. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company withheld 7,245 and 113,345, respectively, shares of its common stock in payment of $1 million and $11 million, respectively, income tax withholding owed by employees upon vesting of restricted shares. In December 2013, Charter's board of directors approved the retirement of the then currently held treasury stock and those shares were retired as of December 31, 2013. The Company accounts for treasury stock using the cost method and includes treasury stock as a component of total shareholders' equity.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company issued approximately 579,776 and 2.6 million shares, respectively and during each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company issued approximately 2.6 million shares of Charter Class A common stock as a result of exercises by holders who received warrants pursuant to the Joint Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan") upon the Company's emergence from bankruptcy.

7. Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company uses interest rate derivative instruments to manage its interest costs and reduce the Company’s exposure to increases in floating interest rates. The Company manages its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates by maintaining a mix of fixed and variable rate debt. Using interest rate derivative instruments, the Company agrees to exchange, at specified intervals through 2017, the difference between fixed and variable interest amounts calculated by reference to agreed-upon notional principal amounts.

The Company does not hold or issue derivative instruments for speculative trading purposes. The Company, until de-designating in the three months ended March 31, 2013, had certain interest rate derivative instruments that were designated as cash flow hedging instruments for GAAP purposes. Such instruments effectively converted variable interest payments on certain debt instruments into fixed payments. For qualifying hedges, realized derivative gains and losses offset related results on hedged items in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company formally documented, designated and assessed the effectiveness of transactions that received hedge accounting.

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The effect of interest rate derivatives on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets is presented in the table below:



	September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013

Accrued interest	$	4		$	8
Other long-term liabilities	$	13		$	22
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(25	)	$	(41	)

Changes in the fair value of interest rate derivative instruments that were designated as hedging instruments of the variability of cash flows associated with floating-rate debt obligations, and that met effectiveness criteria were reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss. The amounts were subsequently reclassified as an increase or decrease to interest expense in the same periods in which the related interest on the floating-rate debt obligations affected earnings (losses).

Due to repayment of variable rate credit facility debt without a LIBOR floor, certain interest rate derivative instruments were de-designated as cash flow hedges during the three months ended March 31, 2013, as they no longer met the criteria for cash flow hedging specified by GAAP. In addition, on March 31, 2013, the remaining interest rate derivative instruments that continued to be highly effective cash flow hedges for GAAP purposes were electively de-designated. On the date of de-designation, the Company completed a final measurement test for each interest rate derivative instrument to determine any ineffectiveness and such amount was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations. While these interest rate derivative instruments are no longer designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes, management continues to believe such instruments are closely correlated with the respective debt, thus managing associated risk. Interest rate derivative instruments not designated as hedges are marked to fair value, with the impact recorded as a gain or loss on derivative instruments, net in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations. The balance that remains in accumulated other comprehensive loss for these interest rate derivative instruments will be amortized over the respective lives of the contracts and recorded as a loss within gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations. The estimated net amount of existing losses that are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of September 30, 2014 that is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months is approximately $10 million.

The effects of interest rate derivative instruments on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations is presented in the table below.



	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net:
Change in fair value of interest rate derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges	$	10		$	—		$	13		$	29
Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings as a result of cash flow hedge discontinuance	(5		)	(8		)	(16		)	(20		)
	$	5		$	(8	)	$	(3	)	$	9

Interest expense:
Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into interest expense	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	(10	)

As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had $1.4 billion and $2.2 billion, respectively, in notional amounts of interest rate derivative instruments outstanding. As of September 30, 2014, this includes $150 million in delayed start interest rate derivative instruments that become effective in March 2015. In any future quarter in which a portion of these delayed start interest rate derivative instruments first becomes effective, an equal or greater notional amount of the currently effective interest

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rate derivative instruments are scheduled to mature. Therefore, the $1.3 billion notional amount of currently effective interest rate derivative instruments will gradually step down over time as current interest rate derivative instruments mature and an equal or lesser amount of delayed start interest rate derivative instruments become effective.

The notional amounts of interest rate instruments do not represent amounts exchanged by the parties and, thus, are not a measure of exposure to credit loss. The amounts exchanged were determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the contracts.

8. Fair Value Measurements

The accounting guidance establishes a three-level hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements, based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date, as follows:


•	Level 1 – inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.


•	Level 2 – inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.


•	Level 3 – inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

Financial Assets and Liabilities

The Company has estimated the fair value of its financial instruments as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 using available market information or other appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment, however, is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company would realize in a current market exchange.

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, payables and other current assets and liabilities approximate fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments.

The Company's restricted cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2014 are primarily invested 57% and 43% in money market funds and 90-day or less commercial paper, respectively. The money market funds are valued at the closing price reported by the fund sponsor from an actively traded exchange and classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. The commercial paper is valued at cost plus the accretion of the discount on a yield to maturity basis, which approximates fair value and classified within Level 2.

The estimated fair value of the Company’s debt at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is based on quoted market prices and is classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.

A summary of the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s debt at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is as follows:



	September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Debt
CCO Holdings senior notes	$	10,331	$	10,559	$	10,329	$	10,384
Credit facilities	$	7,264	$	7,211	$	3,852	$	3,848

The fair value of interest rate derivative instruments were $17 million and $30 million and classified as liabilities as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, using a present value calculation based on an implied forward LIBOR curve (adjusted for Charter Operating’s or counterparties’ credit risk) and were classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. The weighted

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average pay rate for the Company’s currently effective interest rate derivative instruments was 1.87% and 2.17% at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively (exclusive of applicable spreads).

Nonfinancial Assets and Liabilities

The Company’s nonfinancial assets such as franchises, property, plant, and equipment, and other intangible assets are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis; however they are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances, such as when there is evidence that an impairment may exist. No impairments were recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

9. Operating Costs and Expenses

Operating costs and expenses consist of the following for the years presented:



	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Programming	$	621	$	554	$	1,834	$	1,585
Franchise, regulatory and connectivity	105		104		319		296
Costs to service customers	429		412		1,250		1,164
Marketing	136		131		404		359
Other	227		196		637		546

	$	1,518	$	1,397	$	4,444	$	3,950

Programming costs consist primarily of costs paid to programmers for basic, premium, digital, OnDemand, and pay-per-view programming. Franchise, regulatory and connectivity costs represent payments to franchise and regulatory authorities and costs directly related to providing Internet and voice services. Costs to service customers include residential and commercial costs related to field operations, network operations and customer care including internal and third party labor for installations, service and repairs, maintenance, billing and collection, occupancy and vehicle costs. Marketing costs represents the costs of marketing to our current and potential commercial and residential customers including labor costs. Other includes bad debt expense, corporate overhead, commercial and advertising sales expenses, property tax and insurance and stock compensation expense, among others.

10. Other Operating Expenses, Net

Other operating expenses, net consist of the following for the years presented:



	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013

Merger and acquisition costs	$	12	$	11	$	29	$	14
Special charges, net	3		3		10		18
Loss on sale of assets, net	$	1	$	5	$	3	$	6

	$	16	$	19	$	42	$	38

Merger and acquisition costs

Merger and acquisition costs represents costs incurred in connection with merger and acquisition transactions, such as advisory, legal and accounting fees, among others.

Special charges, net

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Special charges, net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 primarily include severance charges and net amounts of litigation settlements.

Loss on sale of assets, net

Loss on sale of assets, net represents the net gain or loss recognized on the sales and disposals of fixed assets and cable systems.

11. Income Taxes

All of Charter’s operations are held through Charter Holdco and its direct and indirect subsidiaries. Charter Holdco and the majority of its subsidiaries are generally limited liability companies that are not subject to income tax. However, certain of these limited liability companies are subject to state income tax. In addition, the indirect subsidiaries that are corporations are subject to federal and state income tax. All of the remaining taxable income, gains, losses, deductions and credits of Charter Holdco are passed through to Charter and its direct subsidiaries.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company recorded $59 million and $188 million of income tax expense, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded $57 million and $124 million of income tax expense, respectively. Income tax expense is recognized primarily through increases in deferred tax liabilities related to our investment in Charter Holdco, as well as through current federal and state income tax expense and increases in the deferred tax liabilities of certain of our indirect corporate subsidiaries. The nine months ended September 30, 2013 included a step-up in basis of indefinite-lived assets for tax, but not GAAP purposes, resulting from the effects of partnership gains related to financing transactions (see Note 5), which decreased the Company's net deferred tax liability related to indefinite-lived assets resulting in a benefit of $67 million.

The tax provision in future periods will vary based on various factors including changes in the Company's deferred tax liabilities attributable to indefinite-lived intangibles, as well as future operating results, however the Company does not anticipate having large reductions in tax expense such as those recognized in 2013 unless it enters into similar future financing or restructuring activities. The ultimate impact on the tax provision of such future financing and restructuring activities, if any, will be dependent on the underlying facts and circumstances at the time.

As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had net deferred income tax liabilities of approximately $1.6 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively. Net current deferred tax assets of $19 million and $16 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets of the Company. Net deferred tax liabilities included approximately $226 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, relating to certain indirect subsidiaries of Charter Holdco that file separate federal or state income tax returns. The remainder of the Company's net deferred tax liability arose from Charter's investment in Charter Holdco, and was largely attributable to the characterization of franchises for financial reporting purposes as indefinite-lived.

In determining the Company’s tax provision for financial reporting purposes, the Company considers the need for and establishes a reserve for uncertain tax positions unless such positions are determined to be “more likely than not” of being sustained upon examination, based on their technical merits. There is considerable judgment involved in making such a determination. As of September 30, 2014, the Company believes it is appropriate that no reserve has been recorded.

On May 1, 2013, Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty Media”) completed its purchase of a 27% beneficial interest in Charter (see Note 12). Upon closing, Charter experienced a second “ownership change” as defined in Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code resulting in a second set of limitations on Charter’s use of its existing federal and state tax loss carryforwards. The first ownership change limitations that applied as a result of our emergence from bankruptcy in 2009 will also continue to apply.

No tax years for Charter or Charter Holdco, for income tax purposes, are currently under examination by the IRS. Tax years ending 2011 through 2013 remain subject to examination and assessment. Years prior to 2011 remain open solely for purposes of examination of Charter’s loss and credit carryforwards.

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12. Related Party Transactions

On May 1, 2013, Liberty Media completed its purchase from investment funds managed by, or affiliated with, Apollo Global Management, LLC, Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. and Crestview Partners of approximately 26.9 million shares and warrants to purchase approximately 1.1 million shares in Charter for approximately $2.6 billion (the "Liberty Media Transaction"), which represented as of May 1, 2013, an approximate 27% beneficial ownership in Charter and a price per share of $95.50.

In connection with the Liberty Media Transaction, Charter entered into a stockholders agreement with Liberty Media that, among other things, provided Liberty Media with the right to designate four directors for appointment to Charter's board of directors. Liberty Media designated John Malone, Chairman of Liberty Media, Gregory Maffei, president and chief executive officer of Liberty Media, Balan Nair, executive vice president and chief technology officer of Liberty Global plc, and Michael Huseby, chief executive officer of Barnes & Noble, Inc. Charter’s board of directors appointed these directors effective upon the resignations of Stan Parker, Darren Glatt, Bruce Karsh and Edgar Lee in connection with the closing of the Liberty Media Transaction on May 1, 2013. Subject to Liberty Media’s continued ownership level in Charter, the stockholders agreement also provides that Liberty Media can designate up to four directors as nominees for election to Charter’s board of directors at least through Charter’s 2015 annual meeting of stockholders, and that up to one of these individuals may serve on each of the Audit Committee, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and Compensation and Benefits Committee of Charter’s board of directors. Consistent with these provisions, the board appointed Dr. Malone to serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, Mr. Maffei to serve on the Finance Committee and the Compensation and Benefits Committee and Mr. Huseby to serve on the Audit Committee.

In addition, Liberty Media agreed to not increase its beneficial ownership in Charter above 35% until January 2016, at which point such limit increases to 39.99%. Liberty Media is also, subject to certain exceptions, subject to certain customary standstill provisions that prohibit Liberty Media from, among other things, engaging in proxy or consent solicitations relating to the election of directors. The standstill limitations apply through the 2015 shareholder meeting and continue to apply as long as Liberty Media's designees are nominated to the Charter board, unless the agreement is earlier terminated. Charter approved Liberty Media as an interested stockholder under the business combination provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law.

Effective September 29, 2014, Charter, Liberty Media and Liberty Broadband Corporation (“Liberty Broadband”) entered into an amendment to the stockholders agreement. The amendment was entered into in connection with the proposed contribution by Liberty Media of all Charter voting securities beneficially owned by Liberty Media, together with certain other assets, to Liberty Broadband as part of a spin-off transaction (the “Broadband Spin-Off”) expected to be completed in November 2014 and also in connection with the consummation of the previously announced reorganization of Charter in connection with the Transactions (the “Reorganization”). Immediately prior to the Broadband Spin-Off (and subject to its consummation), Liberty Media will assign all of its rights, liabilities and obligations under the stockholders agreement to Liberty Broadband, Liberty Broadband will assume all of Liberty Media’s liabilities and obligations under the stockholders agreement, and Liberty Broadband will be substituted in place of Liberty Media as the Investor under the stockholders agreement. The amendment also provides that, effective upon the consummation of the Reorganization, Charter will assign all of its rights, liabilities and obligations under the stockholders agreement to New Charter and New Charter will assume all of Charter’s liabilities and obligations under the stockholders agreement.

The Company is aware that Dr. Malone may be deemed to have a 36.0% voting interest in Liberty Interactive Corp. (“Liberty Interactive”) and is Chairman of the board of directors, an executive officer position, of Liberty Interactive. Liberty Interactive owns 37.6% of the common stock of HSN, Inc. (“HSN”) and has the right to elect 20% of the board members of HSN. Liberty Interactive wholly owns QVC, Inc (“QVC”). The Company has programming relationships with HSN and QVC which pre-date the Liberty Media Transaction. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company received payments in aggregate of approximately $3 million and $9 million, respectively, and for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013, the Company received payments in aggregate of approximately $3 million and $6 million, respectively, from HSN and QVC as part of channel carriage fees and revenue sharing arrangements for home shopping sales made to customers in the Company's footprint.

Dr. Malone also serves on the board of directors of Discovery Communications, Inc., (“Discovery”) and the Company is aware that Dr. Malone owns 4.5% in the aggregate of the common stock of Discovery and has a 28.9% voting interest in Discovery for the election of directors. In addition, Dr. Malone owns 10.1% in the aggregate of the common stock of Starz and has 45.5% of the voting power. Mr. Maffei is a non-executive Chairman of the board of Starz. The Company purchases programming from both Discovery and Starz pursuant to agreements entered into prior to the Liberty Media Transaction and Dr. Malone and Mr.

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Maffei joining Charter's board of directors. Based on publicly available information, the Company does not believe that either Discovery or Starz would currently be considered related parties. The amounts paid in aggregate to Discovery and Starz represent less than 3% of total operating costs and expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and three and six months ended September 30, 2013.

13. Contingencies

The Montana Department of Revenue ("Montana DOR") generally assesses property taxes on cable companies at 3% and on telephone companies at 6%. Historically, Bresnan's cable and telephone operations have been taxed separately by the Montana DOR. In 2010, the Montana DOR assessed Bresnan as a single telephone business and retroactively assessed it as such for 2007 through 2009. Bresnan filed a declaratory judgment action against the Montana DOR in Montana State Court challenging its property tax classifications for 2007 through 2010. Under Montana law, a taxpayer must first pay a current assessment of disputed property tax in order to challenge such assessment. In accordance with that law, Bresnan paid the disputed 2010, 2011 and 2012 property tax assessments of approximately $5 million, $11 million and $9 million, respectively, under protest. No payments for additional tax for 2007 through 2009 were made at that time. On September 26, 2011, the Montana State Court granted Bresnan's summary judgment motion seeking to vacate the Montana DOR's retroactive tax assessments for the years 2007, 2008 and 2009. The Montana DOR's assessment for 2010 was the subject of a trial, which took place the week of October 24, 2011. On July 6, 2012, the Montana State Court entered judgment in favor of Bresnan, ruling that the Montana's DOR 2010 assessment was invalid and contrary to law, vacating the 2010 assessment, and directing that the Montana DOR refund the amounts paid by Bresnan under protest, plus interest and certain costs. The Montana DOR filed a notice of appeal to the Montana Supreme Court on September 20, 2012. On December 2, 2013, the Montana Supreme Court reversed the trial court’s decision and remanded the matter to the trial court. Charter filed a petition for rehearing which was denied on January 7, 2014. Charter then filed pleadings with the trial court to renew challenges to the Montana DOR’s assessments that had been mooted by the Montana State Court’s prior ruling. With respect to the Montana Supreme Court ruling, Charter filed a petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court on June 6, 2014. On June 19, 2014, the parties settled this dispute. As a result of the settlement, Charter dismissed the petition for writ of certiorari. For tax years 2007 through 2009, Charter reduced Bresnan acquisition liabilities by approximately $8 million with the offset to goodwill, and operating expenses were reduced by approximately $3 million for post-acquisition tax years.

The Company is a defendant, co-defendant or plaintiff seeking declaratory judgments in several lawsuits involving alleged infringement of various patents relating to various aspects of its businesses. Other industry participants are also defendants or plaintiffs seeking declaratory judgments in certain of these cases. In the event that a court ultimately determines that the Company infringes on any intellectual property rights, the Company may be subject to substantial damages and/or an injunction that could require the Company or its vendors to modify certain products and services the Company offers to its subscribers, as well as negotiate royalty or license agreements with respect to the patents at issue. While the Company believes the lawsuits are without merit and intends to defend the actions vigorously, no assurance can be given that any adverse outcome would not be material to the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity. The Company cannot predict the outcome of any such claims nor can it reasonably estimate a range of possible loss.

The Company is party to lawsuits and claims that arise in the ordinary course of conducting its business, including lawsuits claiming violation of wage and hour laws. The ultimate outcome of these other legal matters pending against the Company cannot be predicted, and although such lawsuits and claims are not expected individually to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or liquidity, such lawsuits could have, in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. Whether or not the Company ultimately prevails in any particular lawsuit or claim, litigation can be time consuming and costly and injure the Company's reputation.

14. Stock Compensation Plans

Charter’s 2009 Stock Incentive Plan provides for grants of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, dividend equivalent rights, performance units and performance shares, share awards, phantom stock, restricted stock units and restricted stock. Directors, officers and other employees of the Company and its subsidiaries, as well as others performing consulting services for the Company, are eligible for grants under the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan.

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The Company granted the following equity awards for the years presented.



	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014	2013	2014	2013

Stock options	11,100	71,600	1,228,500	225,200
Restricted stock	—	—	9,100	12,700
Restricted stock units	2,300	19,200	152,700	59,000

Stock options granted prior to 2014 generally vest annually over three or four years from either the grant date or delayed vesting commencement dates. Stock options generally expire ten years from the grant date. Restricted stock vests annually over a one to four-year period beginning from the date of grant. Certain stock options and restricted stock vest based on achievement of stock price hurdles. Restricted stock units have no voting rights, and restricted stock units granted prior to 2014 vest ratably over three or four years from either the grant date or delayed vesting commencement dates. Stock options and restricted stock units granted in 2014 cliff vest over three years. As of September 30, 2014, total unrecognized compensation remaining to be recognized in future periods totaled $74 million for stock options, $11 million for restricted stock and $29 million for restricted stock units and the weighted average period over which they are expected to be recognized is 2 years for stock options, 1 year for restricted stock and 2 years for restricted stock units.

The Company recorded $14 million and $41 million of stock compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, and $11 million and $37 million of stock compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, which is included in operating costs and expenses.

15. Consolidating Schedules

The CCO Holdings notes and the CCO Holdings credit facility are obligations of CCO Holdings. However, the CCO Holdings notes are also jointly, severally, fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured senior basis by Charter. The Charter Operating and Restricted Subsidiaries column is presented as a requirement pursuant to the terms of the Charter Operating credit agreement. The Unrestricted Subsidiary - CCO Safari column is a Non-Recourse Subsidiary under the Charter Operating credit agreement. In September 2014, Charter Operating entered into a term loan G facility and assigned all of its obligations with respect to the term loan G and transferred all of the proceeds from the term loan G to CCO Safari. See Note 5.

The accompanying condensed consolidating financial information has been prepared and presented pursuant to SEC Regulation S-X Rule 3-10, Financial Statements of Guarantors and Affiliates Whose Securities Collateralize an Issue Registered or Being Registered. This information is not intended to present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the individual companies or groups of companies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Condensed consolidating financial statements as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 follow.

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Charter Communications, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
As of September 30, 2014

	Charter		Intermediate Holding Companies		CCO Holdings		Charter Operating and Restricted Subsidiaries		Unrestricted Subsidiary - CCO Safari		Eliminations			Charter Consolidated
ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	3	$	—	$	—	$	7	$	—	$	—		$	10
Accounts receivable, net	3		5		—		262		—		—			270
Receivables from related party	52		205		8		—		—		(265		)	—
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	18		13		—		59		—		—			90
Total current assets	76		223		8		328		—		(265		)	370

RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	—		—		—		—		3,513		—			3,513

INVESTMENT IN CABLE PROPERTIES:
Property, plant and equipment, net	—		29		—		8,276		—		—			8,305
Franchises	—		—		—		6,009		—		—			6,009
Customer relationships, net	—		—		—		1,175		—		—			1,175
Goodwill	—		—		—		1,170		—		—			1,170
Total investment in cable properties, net	—		29		—		16,630		—		—			16,659

CC VIII PREFERRED INTEREST	—		424		—		—		—		(424		)	—
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES	1,413		401		10,307		23		—		(12,144		)	—
LOANS RECEIVABLE – RELATED PARTY	—		326		472		—		—		(798		)	—
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS	—		164		108		132		4		—			408

Total assets	$	1,489	$	1,567	$	10,895	$	17,113	$	3,517	$	(13,631	)	$	20,950

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’/MEMBER’S EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	9	$	140	$	163	$	1,263	$	11	$	—		$	1,586
Payables to related party	—		—		—		265		—		(265		)	—
Total current liabilities	9		140		163		1,528		11		(265		)	1,586

LONG-TERM DEBT	—		—		10,331		3,781		3,483		—			17,595
LOANS PAYABLE – RELATED PARTY	—		—		—		798		—		(798		)	—
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	1,383		—		—		227		—		—			1,610
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	—		14		—		48		—		—			62

Shareholders’/Member’s equity	97		1,413		401		10,307		23		(12,144		)	97
Noncontrolling interest	—		—		—		424		—		(424		)	—
Total shareholders’/member’s equity	97		1,413		401		10,731		23		(12,568		)	97

Total liabilities and shareholders’/member’s equity	$	1,489	$	1,567	$	10,895	$	17,113	$	3,517	$	(13,631	)	$	20,950

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)



Charter Communications, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 2013

	Charter		Intermediate Holding Companies		CCO Holdings		Charter Operating and Restricted Subsidiaries		Unrestricted Subsidiary - CCO Safari		Eliminations			Charter Consolidated
ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	5	$	—	$	16	$	—	$	—		$	21
Accounts receivable, net	4		4		—		226		—		—			234
Receivables from related party	54		170		11		—		—		(235		)	—
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	14		10		—		43		—		—			67
Total current assets	72		189		11		285		—		(235		)	322

INVESTMENT IN CABLE PROPERTIES:
Property, plant and equipment, net	—		30		—		7,951		—		—			7,981
Franchises	—		—		—		6,009		—		—			6,009
Customer relationships, net	—		—		—		1,389		—		—			1,389
Goodwill	—		—		—		1,177		—		—			1,177
Total investment in cable properties, net	—		30		—		16,526		—		—			16,556

CC VIII PREFERRED INTEREST	—		392		—		—		—		(392		)	—
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES	1,295		325		10,592		—		—		(12,212		)	—
LOANS RECEIVABLE – RELATED PARTY	—		318		461		—		—		(779		)	—
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS	—		160		119		138		—		—			417

Total assets	$	1,367	$	1,414	$	11,183	$	16,949	$	—	$	(13,618	)	$	17,295

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’/MEMBER’S EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	12	$	113	$	187	$	1,155	$	—	$	—		$	1,467
Payables to related party	—		—		—		235		—		(235		)	—
Total current liabilities	12		113		187		1,390		—		(235		)	1,467

LONG-TERM DEBT	—		—		10,671		3,510		—		—			14,181
LOANS PAYABLE – RELATED PARTY	—		—		—		779		—		(779		)	—
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	1,204		—		—		227		—		—			1,431
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	—		6		—		59		—		—			65

Shareholders’/Member’s equity	151		1,295		325		10,592		—		(12,212		)	151
Noncontrolling interest	—		—		—		392		—		(392		)	—
Total shareholders’/member’s equity	151		1,295		325		10,984		—		(12,604		)	151

Total liabilities and shareholders’/member’s equity	$	1,367	$	1,414	$	11,183	$	16,949	$	—	$	(13,618	)	$	17,295

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)



Charter Communications, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
For the nine months ended September 30, 2014

	Charter			Intermediate Holding Companies		CCO Holdings			Charter Operating and Restricted Subsidiaries			Unrestricted Subsidiary - CCO Safari			Eliminations			Charter Consolidated

REVENUES	$	16		$	169	$	—		$	6,748		$	—		$	(185	)	$	6,748

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Operating costs and expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization)	16			169		—			4,444			—			(185		)	4,444
Depreciation and amortization	—			—		—			1,568			—			—			1,568
Other operating expenses, net	—			—		—			42			—			—			42

	16			169		—			6,054			—			(185		)	6,054

Income from operations	—			—		—			694			—			—			694

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
Interest expense, net	—			5		(513		)	(123		)	(7		)	—			(638		)
Loss on derivative instruments, net	—			—		—			(3		)	—			—			(3		)
Equity in income of subsidiaries	40			3		516			(7		)	—			(552		)	—

	40			8		3			(133		)	(7		)	(552		)	(641		)

Income (loss) before income taxes	40			8		3			561			(7		)	(552		)	53

INCOME TAX EXPENSE	(175		)	—		—			(13		)	—			—			(188		)

Consolidated net income (loss)	(135		)	8		3			548			(7		)	(552		)	(135		)

Less: Net (income) loss – noncontrolling interest	—			32		—			(32		)	—			—			—

Net income (loss)	$	(135	)	$	40	$	3		$	516		$	(7	)	$	(552	)	$	(135	)

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)



Charter Communications, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013

	Charter			Intermediate Holding Companies			CCO Holdings			Charter Operating and Restricted Subsidiaries			Unrestricted Subsidiary - CCO Safari		Eliminations			Charter Consolidated

REVENUES	$	18		$	133		$	—		$	6,007		$	—	$	(151	)	$	6,007

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Operating costs and expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization)	18			133			—			3,950			—		(151		)	3,950
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			—			1,354			—		—			1,354
Other operating expenses, net	—			—			—			38			—		—			38

	18			133			—			5,342			—		(151		)	5,342

Income from operations	—			—			—			665			—		—			665

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
Interest expense, net	—			6			(511		)	(130		)	—		—			(635		)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	—			—			(65		)	(58		)	—		—			(123		)
Gain on derivative instruments, net	—			—			—			9			—		—			9
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	(101		)	(130		)	446			—			—		(215		)	—

	(101		)	(124		)	(130		)	(179		)	—		(215		)	(749		)

Income (loss) before income taxes	(101		)	(124		)	(130		)	486			—		(215		)	(84		)

INCOME TAX EXPENSE	(117		)	(2		)	—			(5		)	—		—			(124		)

Consolidated net income (loss)	(218		)	(126		)	(130		)	481			—		(215		)	(208		)

Less: Net (income) loss – noncontrolling interest	10			25			—			(35		)	—		—			—

Net income (loss)	$	(208	)	$	(101	)	$	(130	)	$	446		$	—	$	(215	)	$	(208	)

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)



Charter Communications, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2014

	Charter			Intermediate Holding Companies		CCO Holdings		Charter Operating and Restricted Subsidiaries		Unrestricted Subsidiary - CCO Safari			Eliminations			Charter Consolidated

Consolidated net income (loss)	$	(135	)	$	8	$	3	$	548	$	(7	)	$	(552	)	$	(135	)
Net impact of interest rate derivative instruments, net of tax	—			—		—		16		—			—			16

Comprehensive income (loss)	$	(135	)	$	8	$	3	$	564	$	(7	)	$	(552	)	$	(119	)



Charter Communications, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013

	Charter			Intermediate Holding Companies			CCO Holdings			Charter Operating and Restricted Subsidiaries		Unrestricted Subsidiary - CCO Safari		Eliminations			Charter Consolidated

Consolidated net income (loss)	$	(218	)	$	(126	)	$	(130	)	$	481	$	—	$	(215	)	$	(208	)
Net impact of interest rate derivative instruments, net of tax	—			—			—			27		—		—			27

Comprehensive income (loss)	$	(218	)	$	(126	)	$	(130	)	$	508	$	—	$	(215	)	$	(181	)

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)



Charter Communications, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the nine months ended September 30, 2014

	Charter			Intermediate Holding Companies			CCO Holdings			Charter Operating and Restricted Subsidiaries			Unrestricted Subsidiary - CCO Safari			Eliminations			Charter Consolidated

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net income (loss)	$	(135	)	$	8		$	3		$	548		$	(7	)	$	(552	)	$	(135	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			—			1,568			—			—			1,568
Noncash interest expense	—			—			20			9			—			—			29
Loss on derivative instruments, net	—			—			—			3			—			—			3
Deferred income taxes	177			—			—			—			—			—			177
Equity in income of subsidiaries	(40		)	(3		)	(516		)	7			—			552			—
Other, net	—			—			—			43			—			—			43
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	—			(1		)	—			(35		)	—			—			(36		)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	—			(3		)	—			(18		)	—			—			(21		)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other	(2		)	28			(24		)	88			11			—			101
Receivables from and payables to related party	2			(42		)	(7		)	47			—			—			—

Net cash flows from operating activities	2			(13		)	(524		)	2,260			4			—			1,729

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	—			—			—			(1,678		)	—			—			(1,678		)
Change in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures	—			—			—			31			—			—			31
Contribution to subsidiary	(27		)	(132		)	(22		)	(30		)	—			211			—
Distributions from subsidiary	5			30			879			—			—			(914		)	—
Restricted cash in escrow - CCO Safari, LLC	—			—			—			—			(3,513		)	—			(3,513		)
Other, net	—			(5		)	—			—			—			—			(5		)

Net cash flows from investing activities	(22		)	(107		)	857			(1,677		)	(3,513		)	(703		)	(5,165		)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings of long-term debt	—			—			—			1,431			3,483			—			4,914
Repayments of long-term debt	—			—			(350		)	(1,164		)	—			—			(1,514		)
Payments for debt issuance costs	—			—						—			(4		)	—			(4		)
Purchase of treasury stock	(18		)	—			—			—			—			—			(18		)
Proceeds from exercise of options and warrants	43			—			—			—			—			—			43
Contributions from parent	—			137			22			22			30			(211		)	—
Distributions to parent	—			(30		)	(5		)	(879		)	—			914			—
Other, net	(2		)	8			—			(2		)	—			—			4

Net cash flows from financing activities	23			115			(333		)	(592		)	3,509			703			3,425

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	3			(5		)	—			(9		)	—			—			(11		)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	—			5			—			16			—			—			21

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	3		$	—		$	—		$	7		$	—		$	—		$	10

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)



Charter Communications, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013

	Charter			Intermediate Holding Companies			CCO Holdings			Charter Operating and Restricted Subsidiaries			Unrestricted Subsidiary - CCO Safari		Eliminations			Charter Consolidated

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net income (loss)	$	(218	)	$	(126	)	$	(130	)	$	481		$	—	$	(215	)	$	(208	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			—			1,354			—		—			1,354
Noncash interest expense	—			—			20			13			—		—			33
Loss on extinguishment of debt	—			—			65			58			—		—			123
Gain on derivative instruments, net	—			—			—			(9		)	—		—			(9		)
Deferred income taxes	110			—			—			2			—		—			112
Equity in (income) losses of subsidiaries	101			130			(446		)	—			—		215			—
Other, net	—			(1		)	—			70			—		—			69
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	—			(2		)	—			12			—		—			10
Prepaid expenses and other assets	—			—			—			(13		)	—		—			(13		)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other	—			(7		)	18			81			—		—			92
Receivables from and payables to related party	8			5			(7		)	(6		)	—		—			—

Net cash flows from operating activities	1			(1		)	(480		)	2,043			—		—			1,563

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	—			—			—			(1,259		)	—		—			(1,259		)
Change in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures	—			—			—			21			—		—			21
Purchases of cable systems	—			—			—			(673		)	—		—			(673		)
Contribution to subsidiary	(54		)	(324		)	(987		)	—			—		1,365			—
Distributions from subsidiary	—			6			487			—			—		(493		)	—
Other, net	—			—			—			(15		)	—		—			(15		)

Net cash flows from investing activities	(54		)	(318		)	(500		)	(1,926		)	—		872			(1,926		)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings of long-term debt	—			—			2,000			4,569			—		—			6,569
Repayments of long-term debt	—			—			(955		)	(5,222		)	—		—			(6,177		)
Borrowings (payments) loans payable - related parties	—			—			(93		)	93			—		—			—
Payments for debt issuance costs	—			—			(25		)	(25		)	—		—			(50		)
Purchase of treasury stock	(11		)	—			—			—			—		—			(11		)
Proceeds from exercise of options and warrants	67			—			—			—			—		—			67
Contributions from parent	—			324			54			987			—		(1,365		)	—
Distributions to parent	—			(5		)	(1		)	(487		)	—		493			—
Other, net	—			—			—			(1		)	—		—			(1		)

Net cash flows from financing activities	56			319			980			(86		)	—		(872		)	397

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	3			—			—			31			—		—			34
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	1			—			—			6			—		—			7

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	4		$	—		$	—		$	37		$	—	$	—		$	41

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)

16. Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements and Property, Plant, and Equipment: Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of components of an Entity ("ASU 2014-08"). ASU 2014-08 changes the criteria for reporting a discontinued operation. Under the new guidance, a disposed component of an organization that represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on its operations and financial results is a discontinued operation. For disposals of individually significant components that do not qualify for discontinued operations presentation, an entity must disclose pre-tax profit or loss of the disposed component. ASU 2014-08 requires prospective application to all disposals that are classified as held for sale and that occur within annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2015, with earlier application permitted for disposals that have not been reported in previously issued financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2014-08 to its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"), which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The effective date of ASU 2014-09 is fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those years, with earlier adoption prohibited. Companies can transition to the standard either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The Company has not yet selected a transition method nor has it determined the effect of ASU 2014-09 to its consolidated financial statements.

17. Subsequent Events

In October 2014, the Company's subsidiary, CCOH Safari, LLC, announced an offering of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.50% senior notes due 2022 and $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.75% senior notes due 2024. The Company expects to close that offering in November 2014 and the net proceeds will be used to fund a portion of the purchase of certain assets pursuant to the Transactions. See Note 2.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

General

We are a cable operator providing services in the United States with approximately 6.1 million residential and commercial customers at September 30, 2014. We offer our customers traditional cable video programming, Internet services, and voice services, as well as advanced video services such as OnDemand^TM (“OnDemand”), high definition (“HD”) television and digital video recorder (“DVR”) service. We also sell local advertising on cable networks and provide fiber connectivity to cellular towers.

Transactions with Comcast

On April 25, 2014, we entered into a binding definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) with Comcast Corporation (“Comcast”), which contemplates the following transactions: (1) an asset purchase, (2) an asset exchange and (3) a contribution and spin-off transaction (collectively, the “Transactions”) as described in more detail below. The Transactions are expected to be consummated substantially contemporaneously with each other and will be consummated as promptly as practicable following the merger of a subsidiary of Comcast with Time Warner Cable Inc. (“TWC”) as previously announced by Comcast and TWC. The completion of the Transactions will result in Charter acquiring approximately a net 1.4 million existing TWC residential and commercial video customers.

Asset Purchase

At closing, we will acquire from Comcast systems currently owned by TWC serving approximately 1.5 million video customers and all other assets and liabilities primarily related to such systems for cash consideration. We will pay to Comcast the tax benefit of the step-up it receives in the tax basis of the assets. Such tax benefit to Charter will be paid as realized by us over an eight-year period, and an additional payment will be made at the end of such eight-year period in the amount of any remaining tax benefit (on a present value basis) not previously realized by Charter.

Asset Exchange

At closing, we and Comcast will exchange certain systems serving approximately 1.5 million TWC video customers and approximately 1.6 million Charter video customers and all other assets and liabilities primarily related to such systems. Most tax gains associated with the asset exchange are expected to be offset by Charter’s existing net operating losses.

Financing

The consideration for the assets acquired and transaction expenses will be financed with new indebtedness of Charter and is currently estimated at approximately $8.0 billion principal amount. Charter has received commitments from a number of leading Wall Street investment banks to provide incremental senior secured term loan facilities totaling up to $8.4 billion and a senior secured incremental revolving facility equal to $500 million under the Charter Communications Operating, LLC ("Charter Operating") credit facility. Pursuant to that commitment, Charter has fully drawn on $3.5 billion term loan G commitments and $1.0 billion has been committed, but not issued, in additional Charter Operating term loans. In October 2014, our subsidiary, CCOH Safari, LLC, announced an offering of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.50% senior notes due 2022 and $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.75% senior notes due 2024 (collectively, the "Notes"). We expect to close that offering in November 2014 and the net proceeds will be used to fund a portion of the purchase of certain assets pursuant to the Transactions. We will reduce the commitments by the amount of the Notes at the closing of the offering. See "Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis — Liquidity and Capital Resources — Recent Events."

Contribution and Spin-Off Transaction

acquire its interest in GreatLand Connections by issuing New Charter stock to Comcast shareholders (including former TWC shareholders) as a result of a merger of a wholly owned subsidiary of New Charter with and into GreatLand Connections. Comcast shareholders, including the former TWC shareholders, are expected to own approximately 67% of GreatLand Connections, while New Charter is expected to directly own approximately 33% of GreatLand Connections. GreatLand Connections expects to incur leverage of approximately 5 times its estimated pro forma EBITDA (as such term is defined by GreatLand Connections’ financing sources for purposes of the financing) to fund a distribution to Comcast and issue notes to Comcast prior to the spin-off. Additionally, we will provide services to GreatLand Connections, and we will be reimbursed the actual economic costs of such services, in addition to a fee of 4.25% of GreatLand Connections' gross revenues.

Acquisition of Bresnan

In July 2013, Charter and Charter Operating acquired Bresnan Broadband Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Bresnan”) from a wholly owned subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation ("Cablevision"), for $1.625 billion in cash, as well as a working capital adjustment and a reduction for certain funded indebtedness of Bresnan (the "Bresnan Acquisition"). Bresnan managed cable operating systems in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming and Utah that pass approximately 670,000 homes and serve approximately 375,000 residential and commercial customer relationships.

Overview

Our business plans include goals for increasing customers and revenue. To reach our goals, we have actively invested in our network and operations, and have improved the quality and value of the products and packages that we offer. We have enhanced our video product by increasing digital and HD-DVR penetration, offering more HD channels, and moving to an all-digital platform. We simplified our offers and pricing and improved our packaging of products to bring more value to new and existing customers. As part of our effort to create more value for customers, we have focused on driving penetration of our triple play offering, which includes more than 100 HD channels (or 200 or more in all-digital markets), video on demand, Internet service, and fully-featured voice service. In addition, we have implemented a number of changes to our organizational structure, selling methods and operating tactics. We have fully insourced our direct sales workforce and are increasingly insourcing our field operations and call center workforces and modifying the way our sales workforce is compensated, which we believe positions us for better customer service and growth. We expect that our enhanced product set combined with improved customer service will lead to lower customer churn and longer customer lifetimes, allowing us to grow our customer base and revenue more quickly and economically. We expect our capital expenditures to remain elevated as we strive to increase digital and HD-DVR penetration, place higher levels of customer premise equipment per transaction and progressively move to an all-digital platform.

Total revenue growth was 8% and 12% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in 2013, due to the Bresnan Acquisition described above and growth in our video, Internet and commercial businesses. Total revenue growth on a pro forma basis for the Bresnan Acquisition as if it had occurred on January 1, 2012 was 8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, Adjusted EBITDA was $783 million and $2.3 billion, respectively, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, Adjusted EBITDA was $732 million and $2.1 billion, respectively. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net loss plus net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, stock compensation expense, loss on extinguishment of debt, gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net, and other operating expenses, such as merger and acquisition costs, special charges and (gain) loss on sale or retirement of assets. See “—Use of Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow” for further information on Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow. Adjusted EBITDA increased 7% and 12% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the corresponding periods in 2013 as a result of the Bresnan Acquisition, which contributed $96 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013, and an increase in residential and commercial revenues offset by increases in programming costs, costs to service customers and marketing costs. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, our income from operations was $218 million and $694 million, respectively, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, our income from operations was $209 million and $665 million, respectively. In addition to the factors discussed above, income from operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 was affected by increases in depreciation and amortization primarily due to the Bresnan Acquisition and current capital expenditures.

We believe that continued competition and the prolonged recovery of economic conditions in the United States, including mixed recovery in the housing market and relatively high unemployment levels, have adversely affected consumer demand for our services, particularly video. Historically, our primary video competitors have often offered more HD channels and have typically

only offered digital services which have a better picture quality compared to our legacy analog product. In response, we have promoted our digital product and initiated a transition from analog to digital transmission of all channels we distribute, which will result in substantially more HD channels and higher Internet speeds. In the current economic environment, customers have been more willing to consider our competitors' products, partially because of increased marketing highlighting perceived differences between competitive video products, especially when those competitors are often offering significant incentives to switch providers. We also believe some customers have chosen to receive video over the Internet rather than through our OnDemand and premium video services, thereby reducing our video revenues. We believe competition from wireless service operators and economic factors have contributed to an increase in the number of homes that replace their traditional telephone service with wireless service thereby impacting the growth of our telephone business.

If the economic and competitive conditions discussed above do not improve, we believe our business and results of operations may be adversely affected, which may contribute to future impairments of our franchises and goodwill.

We have a history of net losses. Our net losses are principally attributable to insufficient revenue to cover the combination of operating expenses, interest expenses that we incur because of our debt, depreciation expenses resulting from the capital investments we have made and continue to make in our cable properties, amortization expenses related to our customer relationship intangibles and non-cash taxes resulting from increases in our deferred tax liabilities.

The following table summarizes our customer statistics for video, Internet and voice as of September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands except revenue per customer relationship).



	Approximate as of
	September 30,
	2014 (a)		2013 (a)
Residential
Video (b)	4,157		4,179
Internet (c)	4,662		4,290
Voice (d)	2,389		2,217
Residential PSUs (e)	11,208		10,686

Residential Customer Relationships (f)	5,768		5,498
Monthly Residential Revenue per Residential Customer (g)	$	110.81	$	108.68

Commercial
Video (b)(h)	139		166
Internet (c)	294		245
Voice (d)	172		138
Commercial PSUs (e)	605		549

Commercial Customer Relationships (f)(h)	380		359

(a)

We calculate the aging of customer accounts based on the monthly billing cycle for each account. On that basis, at September 30, 2014 and 2013, customers include approximately 13,500 and 9,700 customers, respectively, whose accounts were over 60 days, approximately 1,200 and 1,000 customers, respectively, whose accounts were over 90 days, and approximately 800 and 900 customers, respectively, whose accounts were over 120 days.

(b)

“Video customers” represent those customers who subscribe to our video cable services. Our methodology for reporting residential video customers generally excludes units under bulk arrangements, unless those units have a digital set-top box, thus a direct billing relationship. As we complete our all-digital transition, bulk units are supplied with digital set-top boxes adding to our bulk digital upgrade customers. Third quarter 2014 and 2013 residential video net additions include 20,000 and 3,000, respectively, bulk video units as a result of adding digital set-top boxes to bulk units.


(c)	“Internet customers” represent those customers who subscribe to our Internet services.


(d)	“Voice customers” represent those customers who subscribe to our voice services.


(e)	“Primary Service Units” or “PSUs” represent the total of video, Internet and voice customers.

(f)

"Customer Relationships" include the number of customers that receive one or more levels of service, encompassing video, Internet and voice services, without regard to which service(s) such customers receive. This statistic is computed in accordance with the guidelines of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association ("NCTA"). Commercial customer relationships include video customers in commercial structures, which are calculated on an EBU basis (see footnote (h)) and non-video commercial customer relationships.


(g)	"Monthly Residential Revenue per Residential Customer" is calculated as total residential video, Internet and voice quarterly revenue divided by three divided by average residential customer relationships during the respective quarter.

(h)

Included within commercial video customers are those in commercial structures, which are calculated on an equivalent bulk unit (“EBU”) basis. We calculate EBUs by dividing the bulk price charged to accounts in an area by the published rate charged to non-bulk residential customers in that market for the comparable tier of service. This EBU method of estimating video customers is consistent with the methodology used in determining costs paid to programmers and is consistent with the methodology used by other multiple system operators. As we increase our published video rates to residential customers without a corresponding increase in the prices charged to commercial service customers, our EBU count will decline even if there is no real loss in commercial service customers. For example, commercial video customers decreased by 13,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2014 due to a higher applicable video rate applied.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

For a discussion of our critical accounting policies and the means by which we develop estimates therefore, see "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth the percentages of revenues that items in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations constituted for the periods presented (dollars in millions, except per share data):



	Three Months Ended September 30,										Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014					2013					2014					2013

Revenues	$	2,287		100	%	$	2,118		100	%	$	6,748		100	%	$	6,007		100	%

Costs and Expenses:
Operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	1,518			66	%	1,397			66	%	4,444			66	%	3,950			66	%
Depreciation and amortization	535			23	%	493			23	%	1,568			23	%	1,354			23	%
Other operating expenses, net	16			1	%	19			1	%	42			1	%	38			1	%
	2,069			90	%	1,909			90	%	6,054			90	%	5,342			89	%
Income from operations	218			10	%	209			10	%	694			10	%	665			11	%

Other Expenses:
Interest expense, net	(217		)			(214		)			(638		)			(635		)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	—					—					—					(123		)
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net	5					(8		)			(3		)			9
	(212		)			(222		)			(641		)			(749		)

Income (loss) before income taxes	6					(13		)			53					(84		)

Income tax expense	(59		)			(57		)			(188		)			(124		)

Net loss	$	(53	)			$	(70	)			$	(135	)			$	(208	)

LOSS PER COMMON SHARE, BASIC AND DILUTED:	$	(0.49	)			$	(0.68	)			$	(1.26	)			$	(2.05	)

Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted	108,792,605					102,924,443					107,744,534					101,293,696

Revenues. Total revenue grew $169 million or 8% for the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2013. Total revenue grew $741 million or 12% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Revenue growth primarily reflects increases in the number of residential Internet and triple play customers and in commercial business customers, growth in expanded basic and digital penetration, promotional and annual rate increases, and higher advanced services penetration offset by a decrease in basic video customers. The Bresnan Acquisition increased revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the corresponding period in 2013 by approximately $276 million.

Revenues by service offering were as follows (dollars in millions):



	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2014				2013				2014 over 2013
	Revenues		% of Revenues		Revenues		% of Revenues		Change			% Change
Video	$	1,109	48	%	$	1,047	49	%	$	62		6	%
Internet	652		29	%	575		27	%	77			13	%
Voice	141		6	%	161		8	%	(20		)	(12	)%
Commercial	253		11	%	215		10	%	38			18	%
Advertising sales	87		4	%	75		4	%	12			16	%
Other	45		2	%	45		2	%	—			—	%

	$	2,287	100	%	$	2,118	100	%	$	169		8	%



	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014				2013				2014 over 2013
	Revenues		% of Revenues		Revenues		% of Revenues		Change			% Change
Video	$	3,309	49	%	$	2,991	50	%	$	318		11	%
Internet	1,906		28	%	1,596		27	%	310			19	%
Voice	436		6	%	490		8	%	(54		)	(11	)%
Commercial	731		11	%	587		10	%	144			25	%
Advertising sales	234		3	%	208		3	%	26			13	%
Other	132		2	%	135		2	%	(3		)	(2	)%

	$	6,748	100	%	$	6,007	100	%	$	741		12	%

Video revenues consist primarily of revenues from basic and digital video services provided to our non-commercial customers, as well as franchise fees, equipment rental and video installation revenue. Residential video customers decreased by 22,000 from September 30, 2013 to September 30, 2014.

The increase in video revenues is attributable to the following (dollars in millions):



	Three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to three months ended September 30, 2013 Increase / (Decrease)			Nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2013 Increase / (Decrease)

Incremental video services, price adjustments and bundle revenue allocation	$	78		$	231
Decrease in basic video customers	(12		)	(37		)
Decrease in premium, OnDemand and pay-per-view	(4		)	(14		)
Bresnan Acquisition	—			138

	$	62		$	318

Residential Internet customers grew by 372,000 customers from September 30, 2013 to September 30, 2014. The increase in Internet revenues from our residential customers is attributable to the following (dollars in millions):



	Three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to three months ended September 30, 2013 Increase / (Decrease)		Nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2013 Increase / (Decrease)

Increase in residential Internet customers	$	52	$	146
Service level changes and price adjustments	25		90
Bresnan Acquisition	—		74

	$	77	$	310

Residential voice customers grew by 172,000 customers from September 30, 2013 to September 30, 2014. The decrease in voice revenues from our residential customers is attributable to the following (dollars in millions):



	Three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to three months ended September 30, 2013 Increase / (Decrease)			Nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2013 Increase / (Decrease)

Price adjustments and bundle revenue allocation	$	(30	)	$	(110	)
Increase in residential voice customers	10			33
Bresnan Acquisition	—			23

	$	(20	)	$	(54	)

Commercial revenues consist primarily of revenues from services provided to our commercial customers. Commercial PSUs increased 56,000 from September 30, 2013 to September 30, 2014. The increase in commercial revenues is attributable to the following (dollars in millions):



	Three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to three months ended September 30, 2013 Increase / (Decrease)		Nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2013 Increase / (Decrease)

Sales to small-to-medium sized business customers	$	30	$	85
Carrier site customers	4		13
Other	4		14
Bresnan Acquisition	—		32

	$	38	$	144

Advertising sales revenues consist primarily of revenues from commercial advertising customers, programmers and other vendors. Advertising sales revenues increased $12 million and $26 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the corresponding periods in 2013 primarily driven by an increase of $7 million and $14 million in political

advertising revenue, respectively. The Bresnan Acquisition increased advertising sales revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the corresponding period in 2013 by approximately $7 million.

Other revenues consist of home shopping, late payment fees, wire maintenance fees and other miscellaneous revenues. Other revenues remained relatively constant during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. The Bresnan Acquisition increased other revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the corresponding period in 2013 by approximately $2 million.

Operating costs and expenses. The increases in our operating costs and expenses are attributable to the following (dollars in millions):



	Three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to three months ended September 30, 2013 Increase / (Decrease)		Nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2013 Increase / (Decrease)

Programming	$	67	$	170
Franchise, regulatory and connectivity	1		5
Costs to service customers	17		39
Marketing	5		31
Other	31		69
Bresnan Acquisition	—		180

	$	121	$	494

Programming costs were approximately $621 million and $554 million, representing 41% and 40% of total operating costs and expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and were $1.8 billion and $1.6 billion, representing 41% and 40% of total operating costs and expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Programming costs consist primarily of costs paid to programmers for basic, digital, premium, OnDemand, and pay-per-view programming. The increase in programming costs is primarily a result of annual contractual rate adjustments, including increases in amounts paid for retransmission consents and for new programming, offset in part by video customer losses. We expect programming expenses to continue to increase due to a variety of factors, including annual increases imposed by programmers with additional selling power as a result of media consolidation, increased demands by owners of broadcast stations for payment for retransmission consent or linking carriage of other services to retransmission consent, and additional programming, particularly new sports services. We have been unable to fully pass these increases on to our customers nor do we expect to be able to do so in the future without a potential loss of customers.

Costs to service customers include residential and commercial costs related to field operations, network operations and customer care including internal and third party labor for installations, service and repair, maintenance, billing and collection, occupancy and vehicle costs. The increase in costs to service customers was primarily the result of higher spending on labor to deliver improved products and service levels and higher collection costs.

The increase in marketing costs for three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was the result of heavier sales activity and sales channel development.

The increases in other expense are attributable to the following (dollars in millions):



	Three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to three months ended September 30, 2013 Increase / (Decrease)			Nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2013 Increase / (Decrease)

Administrative labor	$	15		$	30
Commercial sales expense	7			21
Advertising sales expense	5			9
Bad debt expense	5			10
Other	(1		)	(1		)

	$	31		$	69

The increase in administrative labor during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the corresponding periods in 2013 relates primarily to increases in the number of employees. Commercial sales expenses increased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the corresponding periods in 2013, primarily related to growth in the business.

Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $42 million and $214 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the corresponding periods in 2013, respectively, primarily representing depreciation on more recent capital expenditures and the Bresnan Acquisition, offset by certain assets becoming fully depreciated.

Other operating expenses, net. The changes in other operating expenses, net are attributable to the following (dollars in millions):



	Three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to three months ended September 30, 2013 Increase / (Decrease)			Nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2013 Increase / (Decrease)

Merger and acquisitions costs	$	1		$	15
Special charges, net	—			(8		)
Loss on sale of assets, net	(4		)	(3		)

	$	(3	)	$	4

For more information, see Note 10 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contained in “Item 1. Financial Statements.”

Interest expense, net. Net interest expense increased by $3 million for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the corresponding periods in 2013. The average interest on our long-term debt decreased from 5.6% and 5.9% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 to 5.5% and 5.6% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, while our weighted average debt outstanding increased from $14.3 billion and $13.4 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 to $15.2 billion and $14.5 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.

Loss on extinguishment of debt. Loss on extinguishment of debt of $123 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was recorded as a result of repaying and refinancing amounts outstanding under the Charter Operating credit facilities and from the repurchase of CCO Holdings, LLC ("CCO Holdings") notes. For more information, see Note 5 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contained in “Item 1. Financial Statements.”

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net. Interest rate derivative instruments are held to manage our interest costs and reduce our exposure to increases in floating interest rates. We recorded a gain of $5 million and a loss of $3 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, and a loss of $8 million and a gain of $9 million during the three and nine months ended 2013, respectively, which primarily represents the amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss for interest rate derivative instruments no longer designated as hedges for accounting purposes offset by their change in fair value. For more information, see Note 7 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contained in “Item 1. Financial Statements.”

Income tax expense. Income tax expense was recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 primarily through increases in deferred tax liabilities related to our investment in Charter Holdco and certain of our indirect subsidiaries, in addition to $6 million and $11 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, and $1 million and $12 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, of current federal and state income tax expense. The nine months ended September 30, 2013 included a step-up in basis of indefinite-lived assets for tax, but not GAAP purposes, resulting from the effects of partnership gains related to financing transactions, which decreased our net deferred tax liability related to indefinite-lived assets resulting in a benefit of $67 million. Our tax provision in future periods will vary based on various factors including changes in our deferred tax liabilities attributable to indefinite-lived intangibles, as well as future operating results, however we do not anticipate having such a large reduction in income tax expense attributable to these items unless we enter into restructuring transactions or similar future financing. The ultimate impact on the tax provision of such future financing and restructuring activities, if any, will be dependent on the underlying facts and circumstances at the time. For more information, see Note 11 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contained in “Item 1. Financial Statements.”

Net loss. Net loss decreased from $70 million and $208 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 to $53 million and $135 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 primarily as a result of the factors described above.

Loss per common share. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the corresponding periods in 2013, net loss per common share decreased by $0.19 and $0.79, respectively, as a result of the factors described above.

Use of Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow

We use certain measures that are not defined by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") to evaluate various aspects of our business. Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial measures and should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, net loss and net cash flows from operating activities reported in accordance with GAAP. These terms, as defined by us, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow are reconciled to net loss and net cash flows from operating activities, respectively, below.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net loss plus net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, stock compensation expense, loss on extinguishment of debt, gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net, and other operating expenses, such as merger and acquisition costs, special charges and (gain) loss on sale or retirement of assets. As such, it eliminates the significant non-cash depreciation and amortization expense that results from the capital-intensive nature of our businesses as well as other non-cash or special items, and is unaffected by our capital structure or investment activities. However, this measure is limited in that it does not reflect the periodic costs of certain capitalized tangible and intangible assets used in generating revenues and our cash cost of financing. These costs are evaluated through other financial measures.

Free cash flow is defined as net cash flows from operating activities, less capital expenditures and changes in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures.

Management and Charter's board of directors use adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow to assess Charter's performance and its ability to service its debt, fund operations and make additional investments with internally generated funds. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA generally correlates to the leverage ratio calculation under our credit facilities or outstanding notes to determine compliance with the covenants contained in the facilities and notes (all such documents have been previously filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, the "SEC"). For the purpose of calculating compliance with leverage covenants, we use Adjusted EBITDA, as presented, excluding certain expenses paid by our operating subsidiaries to other Charter entities. Our debt covenants refer to these expenses as management fees, which fees were in the amount of $62 million and $49 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $184 million and $147 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.



	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013

Net loss	$	(53	)	$	(70	)	$	(135	)	$	(208	)
Plus: Interest expense, net	217			214			638			635
Income tax expense	59			57			188			124
Depreciation and amortization	535			493			1,568			1,354
Stock compensation expense	14			11			41			37
Loss on extinguishment of debt	—			—			—			123
(Gain) loss on derivative instruments, net	(5		)	8			3			(9		)
Other, net	16			19			42			38

Adjusted EBITDA	$	783		$	732		$	2,345		$	2,094

Net cash flows from operating activities	$	520		$	538		$	1,729		$	1,563
Less: Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(569		)	(425		)	(1,678		)	(1,259		)
Change in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures	(13		)	19			31			21

Free cash flow	$	(62	)	$	132		$	82		$	325

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Introduction

This section contains a discussion of our liquidity and capital resources, including a discussion of our cash position, sources and uses of cash, access to credit facilities and other financing sources, historical financing activities, cash needs, capital expenditures and outstanding debt.

Recent Events

In September 2014, Charter Operating entered into a new term loan G facility pursuant to the terms of the Charter Operating credit agreement providing for a $3.5 billion term loan maturing in 2021. Pricing on the term loan G was set at LIBOR plus 3.50% with a LIBOR floor of 0.75% and issued at a price of 99.50% of the aggregate principal amount. The term loan G forms a portion of the incremental facilities commitments as announced by Charter in July 2014 that will be used to fund the purchase of certain assets pursuant to the Transactions. Charter Operating assigned all of its obligations with respect to the term loan G and transferred all of the proceeds from the term loan G to a newly-created subsidiary, CCO Safari, LLC (“CCO Safari”), which is considered a Non-Recourse Subsidiary under Charter Operating’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated April 11, 2012, (the “Credit Agreement”), and CCO Safari placed the funds in escrow pending the closing of the Transactions, at which time, subject to certain conditions, Charter Operating will re-assume the obligations in respect of the term loan G under the Credit Agreement.

In October 2014, our subsidiary, CCOH Safari, LLC, announced an offering of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.50% senior notes due 2022 and $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.75% senior notes due 2024. We expect to close that offering in November 2014 and the net proceeds will be used to fund a portion of the purchase of certain assets pursuant to the Transactions. See "Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis — The Transactions."

Overview of Our Contractual Obligations and Liquidity

We have significant amounts of debt. The principal amount of our debt as of September 30, 2014 was $17.7 billion, consisting of $7.3 billion of credit facility debt and $10.4 billion of high-yield notes. Our business requires significant cash to fund principal and interest payments on our debt. As of September 30, 2014, $16 million of our debt matures in 2014, $91 million in 2015, $128 million in 2016, $1.1 billion in 2017, $1.0 billion in 2018 and $15.3 billion thereafter. As of December 31, 2013, as shown in our annual report on Form 10-K, we had other contractual obligations, including interest on our debt, totaling $7.5 billion. During

2014, we currently expect capital expenditures to be approximately $2.2 billion, including approximately $400 million for completion of our 2014 all-digital plan.

Our projected cash needs and projected sources of liquidity depend upon, among other things, our actual results, and the timing and amount of our expenditures. Negative free cash flow was $62 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and free cash flow was $132 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, and $82 million and $325 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. As of September 30, 2014, the amount available under our credit facilities was approximately $774 million. We expect to utilize free cash flow and availability under our credit facilities as well as future refinancing transactions to further extend the maturities of or reduce the principal on our obligations. The timing and terms of any refinancing transactions will be subject to market conditions. Additionally, we may, from time to time, depending on market conditions and other factors, use cash on hand and the proceeds from securities offerings or other borrowings, to retire our debt through open market purchases, privately negotiated purchases, tender offers, or redemption provisions. We believe we have sufficient liquidity from cash on hand, free cash flow and Charter Operating's revolving credit facility as well as access to the capital markets to fund our projected operating cash needs.

We continue to evaluate the deployment of our anticipated future free cash flow including to reduce our leverage, and to invest in our business growth and other strategic opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions as well as stock repurchases and dividends. As possible acquisitions, swaps or dispositions arise in our industry, we actively review them against our objectives including, among other considerations, improving the operational efficiency, clustering or technology capabilities of our business and achieving appropriate return targets, and we may participate to the extent we believe these possibilities present attractive opportunities. However, there can be no assurance that we will actually complete any acquisition, disposition or system swap, including the transactions with Comcast, or that any such transactions will be material to our operations or results.

Free Cash Flow

Negative free cash flow was $62 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and free cash flow was $132 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, and $82 million and $325 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The decrease in free cash flow for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013 is primarily due to an increase of $144 million in capital expenditures, changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding the change in accrued interest, that used $84 million more cash, and an increase of $9 million in cash paid for interest offset by an increase of $51 million in Adjusted EBITDA. The decrease in free cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013 is primarily due to an increase of $419 million in capital expenditures, $40 million in cash paid for interest and $15 million in merger and acquisition costs offset by an increase of $251 million in Adjusted EBITDA. The nine months ended September 30, 2013 also benefited from a $26 million restricted cash reclass.

Limitations on Distributions

Distributions by Charter’s subsidiaries to a parent company for payment of principal on parent company notes are restricted under indentures and credit facilities governing our indebtedness, unless there is no default under the applicable indenture and credit facilities, and unless each applicable subsidiary’s leverage ratio test is met at the time of such distribution. As of September 30, 2014, there was no default under any of these indentures or credit facilities and each subsidiary met its applicable leverage ratio tests based on September 30, 2014 financial results. Such distributions would be restricted, however, if any such subsidiary fails to meet these tests at the time of the contemplated distribution. In the past, certain subsidiaries have from time to time failed to meet their leverage ratio test. There can be no assurance that they will satisfy these tests at the time of the contemplated distribution. Distributions by Charter Operating for payment of principal on CCO Holdings notes are further restricted by the covenants in its credit facilities.

In addition to the limitation on distributions under the various indentures discussed above, distributions by our subsidiaries may be limited by applicable law, including the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, under which our subsidiaries may only make distributions if they have “surplus” as defined in the act.

Historical Operating, Investing, and Financing Activities

Cash and Cash Equivalents. We held $10 million and $21 million in cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Operating Activities. Net cash provided by operating activities increased $166 million from $1.6 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 to $1.7 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, primarily due to an increase in Adjusted

EBITDA of $251 million offset by a $40 million increase in cash paid for interest, $15 million increase in merger and acquisition costs and changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding the change in accrued interest and accrued expenses related to capital expenditures, that provided $12 million less cash during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The nine months ended September 30, 2013 also benefited from a $26 million restricted cash reclass.

Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $5.2 billion and $1.9 billion, respectively. The increase is primarily due to the investment of $3.5 billion of net proceeds from the issuance of the term loan G in long-term restricted cash and cash equivalents and higher capital expenditures. See "Liquidity and Capital Resources - Recent Events."

Financing Activities. Net cash provided by financing activities was $3.4 billion and $397 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The increase in cash provided was primarily the result of Charter Operating entering into a $3.5 billion term loan G in September 2014. See "Liquidity and Capital Resources — Recent Events."

Capital Expenditures

We have significant ongoing capital expenditure requirements. Capital expenditures were $1.7 billion and $1.3 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The increase was driven by our all-digital initiative, higher product development investments and ongoing insourcing initiative and the acquisition of Bresnan. See the table below for more details.

Excluding potential expenditures related to the Transactions, we currently expect 2014 capital expenditures to be approximately $2.2 billion. We anticipate 2014 capital expenditures to be driven by our all-digital transition including the deployment of additional set-top boxes in new and existing customer homes, growth in our commercial business, and further spend related to our efforts to insource our service operations as well as product development, which we anticipate will comprise approximately $500 million of 2014 capital expenditures. The actual amount of our capital expenditures will depend on the pace of transition planning to service a larger customer base upon closing of the previously-announced transactions with Comcast.

Our capital expenditures are funded primarily from cash flows from operating activities and borrowings on our credit facility. In addition, our liabilities related to capital expenditures increased by $31 million and $21 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

The following table presents our major capital expenditures categories in accordance with NCTA disclosure guidelines for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. The disclosure is intended to provide more consistency in the reporting of capital expenditures among peer companies in the cable industry. These disclosure guidelines are not required disclosures under GAAP, nor do they impact our accounting for capital expenditures under GAAP (dollars in millions):



	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013

Customer premise equipment (a)	$	282	$	193	$	908	$	618
Scalable infrastructure (b)	113		78		307		210
Line extensions (c)	50		54		131		162
Upgrade/rebuild (d)	47		50		131		137
Support capital (e)	77		50		201		132

Total capital expenditures (f)	$	569	$	425	$	1,678	$	1,259


(a)	Customer premise equipment includes costs incurred at the customer residence to secure new customers and revenue generating units. It also includes customer installation costs and customer premise equipment (e.g., set-top boxes and cable modems).


(b)	Scalable infrastructure includes costs not related to customer premise equipment, to secure growth of new customers and revenue generating units, or provide service enhancements (e.g., headend equipment).


(c)	Line extensions include network costs associated with entering new service areas (e.g., fiber/coaxial cable, amplifiers, electronic equipment, make-ready and design engineering).


(d)	Upgrade/rebuild includes costs to modify or replace existing fiber/coaxial cable networks, including betterments.


(e)	Support capital includes costs associated with the replacement or enhancement of non-network assets due to technological and physical obsolescence (e.g., non-network equipment, land, buildings and vehicles).

(f)

Total capital expenditures include $115 million and $25 million related to our all-digital transition and $62 million and $71 million related to commercial services for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Total capital expenditures include $368 million and $29 million related to our all-digital transition and $184 million and $216 million related to commercial services for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements and Property, Plant, and Equipment: Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of components of an Entity ("ASU 2014-08"). ASU 2014-08 changes the criteria for reporting a discontinued operation. Under the new guidance, a disposed component of an organization that represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on its operations and financial results is a discontinued operation. For disposals of individually significant components that do not qualify for discontinued operations presentation, an entity must disclose pre-tax profit or loss of the disposed component. ASU 2014-08 requires prospective application to all disposals that are classified as held for sale and that occur within annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2015, with earlier application permitted for disposals that have not been reported in previously issued financial statements. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2014-08 to our consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"), which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The effective date of ASU 2014-09 is fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those years, with earlier adoption prohibited. Companies can transition to the standard either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. We have not yet selected a transition method nor have we determined the effect of ASU 2014-09 to our consolidated financial statements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

We are exposed to various market risks, including fluctuations in interest rates. We use interest rate derivative instruments to manage our interest costs and reduce our exposure to increases in floating interest rates. We manage our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates by maintaining a mix of fixed and variable rate debt. Using interest rate derivative instruments, we agree to exchange, at specified intervals through 2017, the difference between fixed and variable interest amounts calculated by reference to agreed-upon notional principal amounts.

As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the accreted value of our debt was approximately $17.6 billion and $14.2 billion, respectively. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the weighted average interest rate on the credit facility debt, including the effects of our interest rate swap agreements, was approximately 3.7% and 3.6%, respectively, and the weighted average interest rate on the high-yield notes was approximately 6.4% resulting in a blended weighted average interest rate of 5.3% and 5.6%, respectively. The interest rate on approximately 66% and 84% of the total principal amount of our debt was effectively fixed, including the effects of our interest rate swap agreements as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

We do not hold or issue derivative instruments for speculative trading purposes. We, until de-designating in the first quarter of 2013, had certain interest rate derivative instruments that were designated as cash flow hedging instruments for GAAP purposes. Such instruments effectively converted variable interest payments on certain debt instruments into fixed payments. For qualifying hedges, realized derivative gains and losses offset related results on hedged items in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. We formally documented, designated and assessed the effectiveness of transactions that received hedge accounting.

hedging specified by GAAP. In addition, on March 31, 2013, the remaining interest rate derivative instruments that continued to be highly effective cash flow hedges for GAAP purposes were electively de-designated. On the date of de-designation, we completed a final measurement test for each interest rate derivative instrument to determine any ineffectiveness and such amount was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, losses of $5 million and $16 million, respectively, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, losses of $8 million and $20 million related to the reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings as a result of cash flow hedge discontinuance was recorded in gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. While these interest rate derivative instruments are no longer designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes, management continues to believe such instruments are closely correlated with the respective debt, thus managing associated risk. Interest rate derivative instruments not designated as hedges are marked to fair value, with the impact recorded as a gain or loss on derivative instruments, net in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, gains of $10 million and $13 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, gains of $29 million related to the change in fair value of interest rate derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges were recorded in gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net. For the three months ended September 30, 2013, the change in fair value of interest rate derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges was immaterial. The balance that remains in accumulated other comprehensive loss for these interest rate derivative instruments will be amortized over the respective lives of the contracts and recorded as a loss within gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. The estimated net amount of existing losses that are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of September 30, 2014 that is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months is approximately $10 million.

The table set forth below summarizes the fair values and contract terms of financial instruments subject to interest rate risk maintained by us as of September 30, 2014 (dollars in millions):



	2014			2015			2016			2017			2018			Thereafter			Total			Fair Value
Debt:
Fixed Rate	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	1,000		$	—		$	9,350		$	10,350		$	10,559
Average Interest Rate	—		%	—		%	—		%	7.25		%	—		%	6.28		%	6.37		%

Variable Rate	$	16		$	91		$	128		$	137		$	1,025		$	5,920		$	7,317		$	7,211
Average Interest Rate	2.56		%	3.21		%	4.11		%	4.88		%	4.80		%	6.26		%	5.94		%

Interest Rate Instruments:
Variable to Fixed Rate	$	—		$	300		$	250		$	850		$	—		$	—		$	1,400		$	17
Average Pay Rate	—		%	4.99		%	3.89		%	3.84		%	—		%	—		%	4.10		%
Average Receive Rate	—		%	2.55		%	4.28		%	4.85		%	—		%	—		%	4.26		%

As of September 30, 2014, we had $1.4 billion in notional amounts of interest rate derivative instruments outstanding. This includes $150 million in delayed start interest rate derivative instruments that become effective in March 2015. In any future quarter in which a portion of these delayed start interest rate derivative instruments first becomes effective, an equal or greater notional amount of the currently effective interest rate derivative instruments are scheduled to mature. Therefore, the $1.3 billion notional amount of currently effective interest rate derivative instruments will gradually step down over time as current interest rate derivative instruments mature and an equal or lesser amount of delayed start interest rate derivative instruments become effective.

The notional amounts of interest rate derivative instruments do not represent amounts exchanged by the parties and, thus, are not a measure of our exposure to credit loss. The amounts exchanged are determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the contracts. The estimated fair value is determined using a present value calculation based on an implied forward LIBOR curve (adjusted for Charter Operating’s or counterparties’ credit risk). Interest rates on variable debt are estimated using the average implied forward LIBOR for the year of maturity based on the yield curve in effect at September 30, 2014 including applicable bank spread.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

As of the end of the period covered by this report, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures with respect to the information generated for use in this quarterly report. The evaluation was based in part upon reports and certifications provided by a number of executives. Based upon, and as of the date of that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurances that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based upon the above evaluation, we believe that our controls provide such reasonable assurances.

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the third quarter of 2014 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 includes "Legal Proceedings" under Item 3 of Part I. There have been no material changes from the legal proceedings described in our Form 10-K, except those described in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and three and six months ended June 30, 2014 under “Legal Proceedings” under Item 1 of Part II.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 includes “Risk Factors” under Item 1A of Part I. Except for the updated risk factors described below, there have been no material changes from the risk factors described in our Form 10-K. The information below updates, and should be read in conjunction with, the risk factors and information disclosed in our Form 10-K.

Risks Related to the Transactions

Completion of the Transactions is subject to many conditions and if these conditions are not satisfied or waived, the Transactions will not be completed.

Our obligation and the obligation of Comcast to complete the Transactions are subject to satisfaction or waiver of a number of conditions, including, among others:


•	completion of Comcast’s acquisition of TWC;


•	receipt of certain regulatory approvals for the Transactions, in most cases without the imposition of a burdensome condition;


•	approval by our stockholders;


•	receipt of opinions of counsel as to the tax-free nature of certain of the Transactions;


•	absence of injunction or legal impediment on any of the Transactions;


•	approval for the listing on a stock exchange of the shares of GreatLand Connections' common stock to be issued in the Transactions;


•	effectiveness of a registration for New Charter shares to be issued in the Merger and approval for listing on NASDAQ of those shares;


•	accuracy of the representations and warranties with respect to each of the Transactions, subject to certain materiality thresholds;


•	performance of covenants with respect to each of the Transactions, subject to certain materiality thresholds;

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with respect to our obligations, absence of a material adverse change with respect to the assets and liabilities transferred to GreatLand Connections and the assets transferred by Comcast to us, taken as a whole, and with respect to Comcast’s obligations, absence of a material adverse change with respect to the assets and liabilities transferred by us to Comcast and absence of a material adverse effect with respect to us, and also with respect to our obligations, absence of the assertion by our financing sources of a material adverse effect with respect to us; and


•	GreatLand Connections' ability to incur indebtedness in an amount equal to at least 2.5 times its 2014 pro forma EBITDA of the GreatLand Connections' cable systems.

There can be no assurance that the conditions to closing of the Transactions will be satisfied or waived or that the Transactions will be completed.

In order to complete the Transactions, we along with Comcast must make certain governmental filings and obtain certain governmental authorizations, and if such filings and authorizations are not made or granted or are granted with conditions to the parties, completion of the Transactions may be jeopardized or the anticipated benefits of the Transactions could be reduced.

Completion of the Transactions is conditioned upon the expiration or early termination of the waiting periods relating to the Transactions under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act and the required governmental authorizations, including an order of the Federal Communications Commission, having been obtained and being in full force and effect. Although we and Comcast have agreed in the Agreement to use reasonable best efforts, subject to certain limitations, to make certain governmental filings or obtain the required governmental authorizations, as the case may be, there can be no assurance that the relevant waiting

periods will expire or that the relevant authorizations will be obtained. In addition, the governmental authorities with or from which these authorizations are required have broad discretion in administering the governing regulations. As a condition to authorization of the Transactions or related transactions, these governmental authorities may impose requirements, limitations or costs or require divestitures or place restrictions on the conduct of our business after completion of the Transactions. There can be no assurance that regulators will not impose conditions, terms, obligations or restrictions and that such conditions, terms, obligations or restrictions will not have the effect of delaying completion of the Transactions or imposing additional material costs on or materially limiting the revenues of the combined company following the Transactions, or otherwise adversely affect our business and results of operations after completion of the Transactions. In addition, we can provide no assurance that these conditions, terms, obligations or restrictions will not result in the delay or abandonment of the Transactions.

We have relied on publicly available information on the systems being acquired by Charter and by GreatLand Connections.

We have relied on publicly available information regarding the systems being acquired by Charter and by GreatLand Connections as we are in the early stages of due diligence. The transaction terms accordingly provide for assumption by Charter and by GreatLand Connections of only those liabilities that are primarily related to the systems acquired by each of them respectively, and for valuation terms that will depend on actual Carveout 2014 EBITDA (as defined in the Agreement) produced by such systems, including true-up adjustment payments related to EBITDA and, in some cases, working capital. However, it is possible that significant liabilities, present, future or contingent, may be assumed by Charter or GreatLand Connections that are not fully reflected in the valuation terms, and accordingly could have a material adverse effect on Charter and/or its investment in GreatLand Connections. Similarly, it is possible that certain assets required to operate the systems acquired by GreatLand Connections and/or Charter, such as licenses, technologies and/or employees, may not be transferred in the Transactions, requiring GreatLand Connections and/or Charter to incur additional costs and invest additional resources to procure such assets and/or hire employees with expertise in the transferred business, which may adversely affect Charter’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Transactions.

The integration of the business acquired in the Transactions with the businesses we operated prior to the Transactions may not be successful or the anticipated benefits from the Transactions may not be realized.

After consummation of the Transactions, we will have significantly more systems, assets, investments, businesses, customers and employees than we did prior to the Transactions. The process of integrating these assets with the businesses we operated prior to the Transactions will require us to expend significant capital and significantly expand the scope of our operations and operating and financial systems. Our management will be required to devote a significant amount of time and attention to the process of integrating the operations of the acquired assets with our pre-Transactions operations. There is a significant degree of difficulty and management involvement inherent in that process. These difficulties include:


•	integrating the operations of the acquired assets while carrying on the ongoing operations of the businesses we operated prior to the Transactions;


•	integrating information, purchasing, provisioning, accounting, finance, sales, billing, payroll, reporting and regulatory compliance systems;


•	integrating and unifying the product offerings and services available to customers, including customer premise equipment and video user interfaces;


•	managing a significantly larger company than before consummation of the Transactions;


•	integrating separate business cultures;


•	attracting and retaining the necessary personnel associated with the acquired assets; and


•	creating uniform standards, controls, procedures, policies and information systems and controlling the costs associated with such matters; and


•	the impact on our business of providing services to GreatLand Connections which will also face the foregoing difficulties.

Charter and Comcast have agreed to provide each other with transition services in connection with the transferred systems and relevant assets. Providing such services could divert management attention and result in additional costs, particularly as Charter starts up infrastructure and staff to take over transitional services and provides transition services to Comcast for former Charter systems. In addition, the inability to procure such services on reasonable terms or at all could negatively impact our expected results of operations.

There is no assurance that the assets acquired in the Transactions will be successfully or cost-effectively integrated into the businesses we operated prior to the Transactions. The process of integrating the acquired assets into our pre-Transactions operations may cause an interruption of, or loss of momentum in, the activities of our business. If our management is not able to effectively

manage the integration process, or if any significant business activities are interrupted as a result of the integration process, our business could suffer and our liquidity, results of operations and financial condition may be materially adversely impacted.

Even if we are able to successfully integrate the new assets, it may not be possible to realize the benefits that are expected to result from the Transactions, or realize these benefits within the time frame that is expected. For example, the elimination of duplicative costs may not be possible or may take longer than anticipated, or the benefits from the Transactions may be offset by costs incurred or delays in integrating the companies. Programming dis-synergies could also be larger than expected. If we fail to realize the benefits we anticipate from the acquisition, our liquidity, results of operations or financial condition may be adversely affected.

Our inability to successfully acquire and integrate other businesses, assets, products or technologies could harm our operating results.

We continuously evaluate and pursue small and large acquisitions and strategic investments in businesses, products or technologies that we believe could complement or expand our business or otherwise offer growth or cost-saving opportunities. From time to time, including in the near term, we may enter into letters of intent with companies with which we are negotiating for potential acquisitions or investments, or as to which we are conducting due diligence. An investment in, or acquisition of, complementary businesses, products or technologies in the future could materially decrease the amount of our available cash or require us to seek

additional equity or debt financing. We may not be successful in negotiating the terms of any potential acquisition, conducting thorough due diligence, financing the acquisition or effectively integrating the acquired business, product or technology into our existing business and operations. Our due diligence may fail to identify all of the problems, liabilities or other shortcomings or challenges of an acquired business, product or technology, including issues related to intellectual property, product quality or product architecture, regulatory compliance practices, revenue recognition or other accounting practices, or employee or customer issues.

Additionally, in connection with any acquisitions we complete, we may not achieve the growth, synergies or other benefits we expected to achieve, and we may incur write-downs, impairment charges or unforeseen liabilities that could negatively affect our operating results or financial position or could otherwise harm our business. Further, contemplating or completing an acquisition and integrating an acquired business, product or technology, individually or across multiple opportunities, could divert management and employee time and resources from other matters.

Failure to complete the Transactions could negatively impact our stock price and our future business and financial results.

If the Transactions are not completed for any reason, including as a result of our stockholders failing to approve the necessary proposals, our ongoing business may be adversely affected and, without realizing any of the benefits of having completed the Transactions, we would be subject to a number of risks:


•	We may experience negative reactions from the financial markets, including negative impacts on our stock price;


•	We may experience negative reactions from our customers, regulators and employees;


•	We may be required to pay certain costs relating to the Transactions, whether or not the Transactions are completed;

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The Agreement places certain restrictions on the conduct of our business with respect to our assets being transferred to Comcast prior to completion of the Transactions. Such restrictions, the waiver of which is subject to the consent of the other party (in certain cases, not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), may prevent us from taking certain specified actions or otherwise pursuing business opportunities during the pendency of the Transactions; and


•	Matters relating to the Transactions (including integration planning) will require substantial commitments of time and resources by our management and expenditures, which would otherwise have been devoted to day-to-day operations and other opportunities that may have been beneficial to us as an independent company.

If the Transactions are not completed, the risks described above may materialize and they may adversely affect our business, financial condition, financial results and stock price.

In addition, we could be subject to litigation related to any failure to complete the Transactions or related to any enforcement proceeding commenced against us to perform our obligations under the Agreement.

After the Transactions are complete, our stockholders will have a lower ownership and voting interest than they currently have.

Based on the number of shares of our common stock outstanding and the trading price of our common stock as of September 30, 2014, assumptions around the 2014 EBITDA of GreatLand Connections and the amount of GreatLand Connections indebtedness

at the time of completion of the Transactions, it is expected that, immediately after completion of the Transactions, persons who hold our stock as of immediately prior to the Transactions will own approximately 90% of the outstanding shares of common stock of New Charter. Consequently, former stockholders will have less influence over our management and policies than they currently have. In addition, any changes to the number of shares outstanding, trading price of our common stock in the period prior to closing, EBITDA associated with GreatLand Connections assets or the amount of GreatLand Connections indebtedness at the time of completion of the Transactions will affect, and could significantly reduce, the number of outstanding shares of common stock of New Charter held by persons who hold our stock as of immediately prior to the closing. Similarly, if Charter exercises its option to increase the merger consideration to GreatLand Connections holders as a result of insufficient debt tenders in the debt-for-debt exchange that are part of the Transactions, such option could significantly reduce, the number of outstanding shares of common stock of New Charter held by persons who hold our stock as of immediately prior to the closing.

We may not be able to close on our committed financing for the acquisition of systems contemplated by the Transactions.

We have obtained financing commitments from several financial institutions to finance the acquisitions of systems contemplated by the Transactions in the aggregate amount of $8.4 billion. In September 2014, we entered in a new $3.5 billion term loan G facility pursuant to the terms of the Charter Operating credit agreement and in October 2014, our indirect subsidiary, CCOH Safari, LLC, announced an offering of $3.5 billion in senior unsecured notes. The net proceeds of these financings will be used to fund a portion of the purchase of certain assets pursuant to the Transactions. Closing on the $3.5 billion note offering is expected to occur in November 2014. The terms of the loans underlying the remaining commitments have not yet been determined, and if there are unfavorable developments in the credit markets or in Charter’s business, such loans may be available only on unfavorable terms. If there are changes in the financial condition or results of operations of our company prior to the completion of the Transactions, our financing sources may not provide the funding under the remaining commitment. Even if funding is not received, we may still be obligated to consummate the acquisitions of systems contemplated by the Transactions. In that event we may need to rely on alternative sources of financing, which we may not be able to obtain on reasonable terms, and/or may need to rely on our cash reserves, which may divert funding from other needs of our company. Additionally, the failure to obtain financing from our financing sources may cause us not to be able to complete the Transactions and to be exposed to legal claims for specific performance or damages, any of which could have a material adverse effect on Charter. As one of the conditions to the closing of the Transactions, GreatLand Connections must obtain financing in an amount equal to at least 2.5 times its 2014 pro forma EBITDA. Unfavorable developments in the credit markets may negatively impact GreatLand Connections' ability to obtain such financing or to obtain such financing on favorable terms which could negatively impact the investment Charter expects to make in GreatLand Connections.

As a result of the planned financing of the Transactions, our indebtedness following completion of the Transactions will be greater than our current indebtedness. This increased level of indebtedness could adversely affect us, including by decreasing our business flexibility, and increase interest expense.

We will have increased indebtedness following completion of the Transactions in comparison to our recent historical basis, which would have the effect, among other things, of reducing our flexibility to respond to changing business and economic conditions and increasing our interest expense. In addition, the amount of cash required to service our increased indebtedness levels following completion of the Transactions and thus the demands on our cash resources will be greater than the amount of cash flows required to service our indebtedness prior to the Transactions. The increased levels of indebtedness following completion of the Transactions could also reduce funds available for our investments in product development as well as capital expenditures, share repurchases and other activities and may create competitive disadvantages for us relative to other companies with lower debt levels.

In addition, our credit ratings impact the cost and availability of future borrowings and, accordingly, our cost of capital. Our ratings reflect each rating organization’s opinion of our financial strength, operating performance and ability to meet our debt obligations.

We will incur significant transaction-related costs in connection with the Transactions.

We expect to incur a number of non-recurring costs associated with the Transactions before, at, and after closing the Transactions. We also will incur transaction fees and costs related to formulating and implementing integration plans, including facilities and systems implementation costs and employment-related costs. We continue to assess the magnitude of these costs, and additional unanticipated costs may be incurred in the Transactions and integration. Although we expect that the elimination of duplicative costs, as well as the realization of other efficiencies related to the integration of the businesses, should allow us to offset integration-related costs over time, this net benefit may not be achieved in the near term, or at all.

Sales of New Charter common stock after the Transactions may negatively affect the market price of New Charter common stock.

The shares of New Charter common stock to be issued in the Transactions to holders of GreatLand Connections common stock will generally be eligible for immediate resale. The market price of New Charter common stock could decline as a result of sales of a large number of shares of New Charter common stock in the market after the consummation of the Transactions or even the perception that these sales could occur.

Currently, Comcast shareholders may include index funds that have performance tied to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index or other stock indices, and institutional investors subject to various investing guidelines. Because New Charter may not be included in these indices following the consummation of the Transactions or may not meet the investing guidelines of some of these institutional investors, these index funds and institutional investors may decide to or may be required to sell the New Charter common stock that they receive in the Transactions. These sales, or the possibility that these sales may occur, may also make it more difficult for New Charter to obtain additional capital by selling equity securities in the future at a time and at a price that it deems appropriate.

If the Contribution and the Spin-Off does not qualify as a tax-free reorganization under Sections 368(a)(1)(D) and 355 of the Code, including as a result of subsequent acquisitions of stock of GreatLand Connections, then Comcast may recognize a very substantial amount of taxable gain and GreatLand Connections (and in certain circumstances, Charter) may be obligated to indemnify Comcast for these taxes.

The completion of the Transactions is conditioned upon the receipt of opinions from counsel as to the tax free nature of certain of the Transactions, including the Spin-Off. The opinions of counsel will be based on, among other things, current law and certain assumptions and representations as to factual matters made by Comcast, GreatLand Connections and Charter. Any change in currently applicable law, which may be retroactive, or the failure of any representation to be true, correct and complete, could adversely affect the conclusions reached by counsel in the opinions. Moreover, the opinions will not be binding on the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) or the courts, and the IRS or the courts may not agree with the conclusions reached in the opinion.

Even if the Spin-Off otherwise qualifies as a tax-free spin-off for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Spin-Off will be taxable to Comcast pursuant to section 355(e) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) if 50% or more of the stock of either Comcast or GreatLand Connections is acquired, directly or indirectly (taking into account the stock of GreatLand Connections acquired by New Charter in the Merger and the stock of Comcast and GreatLand Connections acquired by TWC shareholders in the transaction between Comcast and TWC and in the Spin-Off), as part of a plan or series of related transactions that includes the Spin-Off. Because GreatLand Connections stockholders that are former Comcast shareholders (exclusive of former TWC shareholders) will own more than 50% of the common stock of GreatLand Connections following the Merger, the Merger standing alone is not expected to cause the Spin-Off to be taxable to Comcast under section 355(e) of the Code. However, if the IRS were to determine that other acquisitions of GreatLand Connections common stock or Comcast common stock, either before or after the Spin-Off are part of a plan or series of related transactions that includes the Spin-Off, such determination could result in the recognition of gain by Comcast under section 355(e) of the Code. If section 355(e) of the Code applied, Comcast might recognize a very substantial amount of taxable gain.

Under the tax sharing agreement that will be entered into by Comcast, GreatLand Connections and, to a limited extent, New Charter, in certain circumstances, and subject to certain limitations, GreatLand Connections will be required to indemnify Comcast against taxes on the Spin-Off that arise as a result of certain actions or failures to act by GreatLand Connections or as a result of certain changes in ownership of the stock of GreatLand Connections after the completion of the Transactions. GreatLand Connections will be unable to take certain actions after the Transactions because such actions could adversely affect the tax-free status of the Spin-Off, and such restrictions could be significant. If GreatLand Connections is required to indemnify Comcast in the event the Spin-Off is taxable, this indemnification obligation would be substantial and could have a material adverse effect on GreatLand Connections.

Moreover, under the tax sharing agreement, in certain circumstances, and subject to certain limitations, New Charter will be required to indemnify Comcast against taxes on the Spin-Off that arise from New Charter taking any actions that would result in New Charter holding GreatLand Connections shares in excess of the percentage of GreatLand Connections shares acquired in the Merger during the two year period following the Spin-Off. If New Charter is required to indemnify Comcast in the event the Spin-Off is taxable, this indemnification obligation would be substantial and could have a material adverse effect on New Charter.

New Charter and GreatLand Connections will be unable to take certain actions after the Transactions (potentially including certain desirable strategic transactions) because such actions could adversely affect the tax-free status of the Spin-Off, and such restrictions could be significant.

The tax sharing agreement will prohibit GreatLand Connections and New Charter from taking actions that could cause the Spin-Off to be taxable to Comcast. In particular, for two years after the completion of the Transactions, GreatLand Connections and New Charter will not be permitted to take actions that would result in 50% or more of the stock of GreatLand Connections to be acquired, directly or indirectly (taking into account the stock of GreatLand Connections acquired by New Charter in the Merger and the stock of Comcast and GreatLand Connections acquired by TWC shareholders in the transaction between Comcast and TWC and in the Spin-Off), as part of a plan or series of related transactions that includes the Spin-Off. These actions could include entering into certain merger or consolidation transactions, certain stock issuances and certain other desirable strategic transactions.

Risk Related to Regulatory and Legislative Matters

Our business is subject to extensive governmental legislation and regulation, which could adversely affect our business.

Regulation of the cable industry has increased cable operators' operational and administrative expenses and limited their revenues. Cable operators are subject to various laws and regulations including those covering the following:


•	the provisioning and marketing of cable equipment and compatibility with new digital technologies;


•	subscriber and employee privacy and data security;


•	limited rate regulation of video service;


•	copyright royalties for retransmitting broadcast signals;


•	when a cable system must carry a particular broadcast station and when it must first obtain retransmission consent to carry a broadcast station;


•	the provision of channel capacity to unaffiliated commercial leased access programmers;


•	limitations on our ability to enter into exclusive agreements with multiple dwelling unit complexes and control our inside wiring;


•	the provision of high-speed Internet service, including net neutrality rules;


•	the provision of voice communications;


•	cable franchise renewals and transfers;


•	equal employment opportunity, emergency alert systems, disability access, technical standards, marketing practices, customer service, and consumer protection; and


•	approval for mergers and acquisitions often accompanied by the imposition of restrictions and requirements on an applicant's business in order to secure approval of the proposed transaction.

Additionally, many aspects of these laws and regulations are currently the subject of judicial proceedings and administrative or legislative proposals. There are also ongoing efforts to amend or expand the federal, state, and local regulation of some of the services offered over our cable systems, which may compound the regulatory risks we already face, and proposals that might make it easier for our employees to unionize. Some states are considering adopting energy efficiency regulations governing the operation of equipment (such as broadband modems) that we use to deliver Internet services, which could constrain innovation in broadband services and equipment. Congress is considering whether to rewrite the entire Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Communications Act") to account for changes in the communications marketplace. Congress and various federal agencies are also considering more focused changes, such as new privacy restrictions and new restrictions on the use of personal and profiling information for behavioral advertising. In response to recent global data breaches, malicious activity and cyber threats, as well as the general increasing concerns regarding the protection of consumers’ personal information, Congress is considering the adoption of new data security and cybersecurity legislation that could result in additional network and information security requirements for our business. These new laws, as well as existing legal and regulatory obligations, could affect our operations and require significant expenditures. In addition, federal, state, and local regulators could impose additional regulatory conditions in connection with their review of the Transactions that could affect our operations.

Our cable system franchises are subject to non-renewal or termination. The failure to renew a franchise in one or more key markets could adversely affect our business.

Our cable systems generally operate pursuant to franchises, permits, and similar authorizations issued by a state or local governmental authority controlling the public rights-of-way. Many franchises establish comprehensive facilities and service requirements, as well as specific customer service standards and monetary penalties for non-compliance. In many cases, franchises

are terminable if the franchisee fails to comply with significant provisions set forth in the franchise agreement governing system operations. Franchises are generally granted for fixed terms and must be periodically renewed. Franchising authorities may resist granting a renewal if either past performance or the prospective operating proposal is considered inadequate. Franchise authorities often demand concessions or other commitments as a condition to renewal. In some instances, local franchises have not been renewed at expiration, and we have operated and are operating under either temporary operating agreements or without a franchise while negotiating renewal terms with the local franchising authorities.

The traditional cable franchising regime has recently undergone significant change as a result of various federal and state actions. Some state franchising laws do not allow incumbent operators like us to opt into favorable statewide franchising as quickly as new entrants, and often require us to retain certain franchise obligations that are more burdensome than those applied to new entrants.

We cannot assure you that we will be able to comply with all significant provisions of our franchise agreements and certain of our franchisers have from time to time alleged that we have not complied with these agreements. Additionally, although historically we have renewed our franchises without incurring significant costs, we cannot assure you that we will be able to renew, or to renew as favorably, our franchises in the future. A termination of or a sustained failure to renew a franchise in one or more key markets could adversely affect our business in the affected geographic area.

Our cable system franchises are non-exclusive. Accordingly, local and state franchising authorities can grant additional franchises and create competition in market areas where none existed previously, resulting in overbuilds, which could adversely affect results of operations.

Our cable system franchises are non-exclusive. Consequently, local and state franchising authorities can grant additional franchises to competitors in the same geographic area or operate their own cable systems. In some cases, local government entities and municipal utilities may legally compete with us on more favorable terms. As a result, competing operators may build systems in areas in which we hold franchises.

The Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC") has adopted rules that streamline entry for new competitors (particularly those affiliated with telephone companies) and reduce franchising burdens for these new entrants. At the same time, a substantial number of states have adopted new franchising laws, principally designed to streamline entry for new competitors, and often provide advantages for these new entrants that are not immediately available to existing operators.

The FCC administers a program that collects Universal Service Fund contributions from telecommunications service providers and uses them to subsidize the provision of telecommunications services in high-cost areas and to low-income consumers and the provision of Internet and telecommunications services to schools, libraries and certain health care providers. The FCC has begun to redirect some of this funding to broadband deployment in ways that could assist competitors in competing with our services.

Local franchise authorities have the ability to impose additional regulatory constraints on our business, which could further increase our expenses.

In addition to the franchise agreement, cable authorities in some jurisdictions have adopted cable regulatory ordinances that further regulate the operation of cable systems. This additional regulation increases the cost of operating our business. Local franchising authorities may impose new and more restrictive requirements. Local franchising authorities who are certified to regulate rates in the communities where they operate generally have the power to reduce rates and order refunds on the rates charged for basic service and equipment.

Tax legislation and administrative initiatives or challenges to our tax positions could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

We operate cable systems in locations throughout the United States and, as a result, we are subject to the tax laws and regulations of federal, state and local governments. From time to time, various legislative and/or administrative initiatives may be proposed that could adversely affect our tax positions. There can be no assurance that our effective tax rate or tax payments will not be adversely affected by these initiatives. Certain states and localities have imposed or are considering imposing new or additional taxes or fees on our services or changing the methodologies or base on which certain fees and taxes are computed. The federal Internet Tax Freedom Act, which prohibits many taxes on Internet access service, will expire December 11, 2014, unless it is renewed by Congress. Potential changes include additional taxes or fees on our services which could impact our customers, combined reporting and other changes to general business taxes, central/unit-level assessment of property taxes and other matters that could increase our income, franchise, sales, use and/or property tax liabilities. In addition, federal, state and local tax laws

and regulations are extremely complex and subject to varying interpretations. There can be no assurance that our tax positions will not be challenged by relevant tax authorities or that we would be successful in any such challenge.

Further regulation of the cable industry could impair our ability to raise rates to cover our increasing costs, resulting in increased losses.

Currently, rate regulation of cable systems is strictly limited to the basic service tier and associated equipment and installation activities. However, the FCC and Congress continue to be concerned that cable rate increases are exceeding inflation. It is possible that either the FCC or Congress will further restrict the ability of cable system operators to implement rate increases for our video services or even for our high-speed Internet and voice services. Should this occur, it would impede our ability to raise our rates. If we are unable to raise our rates in response to increasing costs, our losses would increase.

There has been legislative and regulatory interest in requiring companies that own multiple cable networks to make each of them available on a standalone, rather than a bundled basis to cable operators, and in requiring cable operators to offer historically bundled programming services on an á la carte basis to consumers. While any new regulation or legislation designed to enable cable operators to purchase programming on a standalone basis could be beneficial to Charter, any regulation or legislation that limits how we sell programming could adversely affect our business.

Actions by pole owners might subject us to significantly increased pole attachment costs.

Pole attachments are cable wires that are attached to utility poles. Cable system attachments to investor-owned public utility poles historically have been regulated at the federal or state level, generally resulting in favorable pole attachment rates for attachments used to provide cable service. In contrast, utility poles owned by municipalities or cooperatives are not subject to federal regulation and are generally exempt from state regulation. In 2011, the FCC amended its pole attachment rules to promote broadband deployment. The order overall strengthens the cable industry's ability to access investor-owned utility poles on reasonable rates, terms and conditions It also allows for new penalties in certain cases involving unauthorized attachments that could result in additional costs for cable operators. The new rules were affirmed in 2013. Future regulatory changes in this area could impact the pole attachment rates we pay utility companies.

Increasing regulation of our Internet service product could adversely affect our ability to provide new products and services.

On January 14, 2014, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, in Verizon v. FCC, struck down major portions of the FCC’s 2010 “net neutrality” rules governing the operating practices of broadband Internet access providers like us. The FCC originally designed the rules to ensure an “open Internet” and included three key requirements for broadband providers: 1) a prohibition against blocking websites or other online applications; 2) a prohibition against unreasonable discrimination among Internet users or among different websites or other sources of information; and 3) a transparency requirement compelling the disclosure of network management policies. The Court struck down the first two requirements, concluding that they constitute “common carrier” restrictions that are not permissible given the FCC’s earlier decision to classify Internet access as an “information service,” rather than a “telecommunications service.” The Court upheld the FCC’s transparency requirement.

On May 15, 2014, the FCC initiated a new rulemaking to re-issue network neutrality regulations relying on either Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 or Title II of the Communications Act. As a result, the FCC could, in the future, resurrect the invalidated network neutrality regulations, modify the invalidated regulations so that they restrict broadband practices, and increase transparency requirements. Legislation in this area is also possible. Rules or statutes increasing the regulation of our Internet services could limit our ability to efficiently manage our cable systems and respond to operational and competitive challenges. Such rules or statutes could also restrict arrangements between us and Internet content, application, and service providers, including backbone connection arrangements. In addition, if the FCC were to adopt new rules under a Title II framework, the reclassification of broadband services as Title II common carrier services could subject our services to far more extensive and burdensome federal and state regulation.

Changes in channel carriage regulations could impose significant additional costs on us.

Cable operators also face significant regulation of their video channel carriage. We can be required to devote substantial capacity to the carriage of programming that we might not carry voluntarily, including certain local broadcast signals; local public, educational and governmental access (“PEG”) programming; and unaffiliated, commercial leased access programming (required channel capacity for use by persons unaffiliated with the cable operator who desire to distribute programming over a cable system). The FCC adopted revised commercial leased access rules which would dramatically reduce the rate we can charge for leasing this capacity and dramatically increase our administrative burdens, but these remain stayed while under appeal. Legislation has been

introduced in Congress in the past that, if adopted, could impact our carriage of broadcast signals by simultaneously eliminating the cable industry’s compulsory copyright license and the retransmission consent requirements governing cable’s retransmission of broadcast signals. The FCC also continues to consider changes to the rules affecting the relationship between programmers and multichannel video distributors. Future regulatory changes could disrupt existing programming commitments, interfere with our preferred use of limited channel capacity, increase our programming costs, and limit our ability to offer services that would maximize our revenue potential. It is possible that other legal restraints will be adopted limiting our discretion over programming decisions.

Offering voice communications service may subject us to additional regulatory burdens, causing us to incur additional costs.

We offer voice communications services over our broadband network and continue to develop and deploy voice over Internet protocol ("VoIP") services. The FCC has ruled that competitive telephone companies that support VoIP services, such as those we offer our customers, are entitled to interconnect with incumbent providers of traditional telecommunications services, which ensures that our VoIP services can compete in the market. The scope of these interconnection rights are being reviewed in a current FCC proceeding, which may affect our ability to compete in the provision of voice services or result in additional costs. The FCC has also declared that certain VoIP services are not subject to traditional state public utility regulation. The full extent of the FCC preemption of state and local regulation of VoIP services is not yet clear. Expanding our offering of these services may require us to obtain certain additional authorizations. We may not be able to obtain such authorizations in a timely manner, or conditions could be imposed upon such licenses or authorizations that may not be favorable to us. Telecommunications companies generally are subject to other significant regulation which could also be extended to VoIP providers. If additional telecommunications regulations are applied to our VoIP service, it could cause us to incur additional costs. The FCC has already extended certain traditional telecommunications carrier requirements to many VoIP providers such as us, including E911, Universal Service fund collection, Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act ("CALEA"), privacy of Customer Proprietary Network Information, number porting, rural call completion reporting, disability access and discontinuance of service requirements. In November 2011, the FCC released an order significantly changing the rules governing intercarrier compensation payments for the origination and termination of telephone traffic between carriers, including VoIP service providers like us. The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the rules in May, 2014. The new rules will result in a substantial decrease in intercarrier compensation payments over a multi-year period. We received intercarrier compensation of approximately $21 million, $19 million and $23 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Further, the FCC’s recent initiative to collect data concerning certain point to point transport (“special access”) services we provide will result in additional regulatory burdens and additional costs.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Proceeds and Use of Proceeds.

The following table presents Charter's purchases of equity securities completed during the third quarter of 2014.



Period	(a) Total Number of Shares Purchased	(b) Average Price Paid per Share		(c) Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	(d) Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
July 1 - 31, 2014	1,303 (1)	$	161.52	N/A	N/A
August 1 - 31, 2014	4,102 (1)	$	157.44	N/A	N/A
September 1 - 30, 2014	1,801 (1)	$	160.18	N/A	N/A


(1)	Represents shares of Charter common stock withheld for payment of income tax withholding owed by employees upon vesting of restricted shares and restricted stock units.

Item 6. Exhibits.

The index to the exhibits begins on page E-1 of this quarterly report.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Charter Communications, Inc. has duly caused this quarterly report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.



	CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.,
	Registrant

	By:	/s/ Kevin D. Howard
		Kevin D. Howard
		Senior Vice President - Finance, Controller and
Date: October 31, 2014		Chief Accounting Officer

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Exhibit Index



Exhibit		Description

10.1		Incremental Activation Notice, dated as of September 12, 2014 delivered by Charter Communications Operating, LLC, CCO Holdings, LLC, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto and each Term G Lender party thereto to Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of April 11, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the current report on Form 8-K of Charter Communications, Inc. filed on September 12, 2014 (File No. 001-33664)).
10.2		Amendment No. 4, dated as of September 12, 2014, to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of April 11, 2012 between Charter Communications Operating, LLC, as borrower, CCO Holdings, LLC, as guarantor, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the current report on Form 8-K of Charter Communications, Inc. filed on September 12, 2014 (File No. 001-33664)).
10.3		Escrow Credit Agreement, dated as of September 12, 2014, between CCO Safari, LLC, as borrower, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the current report on Form 8-K of Charter Communications, Inc. filed on September 12, 2014 (File No. 001-33664)).
10.4		Escrow Agreement, dated as of September 12, 2014, between CCO Safari, LLC, as borrower, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and U.S. Bank, N.A., as escrow agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the current report on Form 8-K of Charter Communications, Inc. filed on September 12, 2014 (File No. 001-33664)).
10.5		Amendment to Stockholders Agreement by and among Liberty Broadband Corporation, Liberty Media Corporation and Charter Communications, Inc., dated effective as of September 29, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the current report on Form 8-K of Charter Communications, Inc. filed on October 8, 2014 (File No. 001-33664)).
12.1*		Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
31.1*		Certificate of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/Rule 15d-14(a) under the under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
31.2*		Certificate of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/Rule 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
32.1*		Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Executive Officer).
32.2*		Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Financial Officer).
101**		The following financial statements from Charter Communications, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 31, 2014, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations; (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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*	Filed herewith.


**	This exhibit will not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78r) or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such exhibit will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or Securities Exchange Act, except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates it by reference.

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