CHTR 6.30.15 - 10Q


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
______________
FORM 10-Q
______________
(Mark One)
x
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
 
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015
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)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrants have submitted electronically and posted on their corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrants were required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer x    Accelerated filer o    Non-accelerated filer o    Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o No x

Number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding as of June 30, 2015: 112,022,583







CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
JUNE 30, 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
 
 
 
Page No.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q is for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015. 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.
 


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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 the Time Warner Cable Inc. ("TWC") Transaction and Bright House Networks, LLC ("Bright House") Transaction (collectively, the "Transactions")

delays in the completion of the Transactions;

failure to receive necessary stockholder approvals;

the risk that a condition to completion of the Transactions may not be satisfied;

the risk that regulatory or other approvals that may be required for the Transactions is delayed, is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated;

New Charter’s ability to achieve the synergies and value creation contemplated by the TWC Transaction and/or the Bright House Transaction;

New Charter’s ability to promptly, efficiently and effectively integrate acquired operations into its own operations;

managing a significantly larger company than before the completion of the Transactions;

diversion of management time on issues related to the Transactions;

changes in Charter’s, TWC’s or Bright House’s businesses, future cash requirements, capital requirements, results of operations, revenues, financial condition and/or cash flows;

disruption in the existing business relationships of Charter, TWC and Bright House as a result of the TWC Transaction and/or the Bright House Transaction;

the increase in indebtedness as a result of the Transactions, which will increase interest expense and may decrease Charter’s operating flexibility;

changes in transaction costs, the amount of fees paid to financial advisors, potential termination fees and the potential payments to TWC’s and Bright House's executive officers in connection with the Transactions;

operating costs and business disruption that may be greater than expected;

the ability to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with providers or other business partners pending completion of the Transactions; and

the impact of competition.


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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;

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, video provided over the Internet and providers of advertising 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 our cloud-based user interface, Spectrum Guide®, and downloadable security for set-top boxes;

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)
 
June 30,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
(unaudited)
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
30

 
$
3

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of
 
 
 
$23 and $22, respectively
321

 
285

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
105

 
83

Total current assets
456

 
371

 
 
 
 
RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 
7,111

 
 
 
 
INVESTMENT IN CABLE PROPERTIES:
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated
 
 
 
depreciation of $6,192 and $5,484, respectively
8,244

 
8,373

Franchises
6,006

 
6,006

Customer relationships, net
978

 
1,105

Goodwill
1,168

 
1,168

Total investment in cable properties, net
16,396

 
16,652

 
 
 
 
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS
467

 
416

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
17,319

 
$
24,550

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$
1,636

 
$
1,635

Total current liabilities
1,636

 
1,635

 
 
 
 
LONG-TERM DEBT
13,896

 
21,023

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
1,745

 
1,674

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
73

 
72

 
 
 
 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT):
 
 
 
Class A common stock; $.001 par value; 900 million shares authorized;
 
 
 
112,137,735 and 111,999,687 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
1,974

 
1,930

Accumulated deficit
(1,965
)
 
(1,762
)
Treasury stock at cost; 115,152 and no shares, respectively
(23
)
 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(17
)
 
(22
)
Total shareholders’ equity (deficit)
(31
)
 
146

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity (deficit)
$
17,319

 
$
24,550


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(dollars in millions, except per share and share data)
Unaudited
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
REVENUES
$
2,430

 
$
2,259

 
$
4,792

 
$
4,461

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating costs and expenses (exclusive of items shown separately below)
1,601

 
1,479

 
3,182

 
2,926

Depreciation and amortization
528

 
528

 
1,042

 
1,033

Other operating expenses, net
32

 
16

 
50

 
26

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,161

 
2,023

 
4,274

 
3,985

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from operations
269

 
236

 
518

 
476

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OTHER EXPENSES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net
(229
)
 
(210
)
 
(518
)
 
(421
)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
(128
)
 

 
(128
)
 

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
1

 
(6
)
 
(5
)
 
(8
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(356
)
 
(216
)
 
(651
)
 
(429
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
(87
)
 
20

 
(133
)
 
47

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax expense
(35
)
 
(65
)
 
(70
)
 
(129
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(122
)
 
$
(45
)
 
$
(203
)
 
$
(82
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LOSS PER COMMON SHARE, BASIC AND DILUTED
$
(1.09
)
 
$
(0.42
)
 
$
(1.82
)
 
$
(0.77
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted
111,783,504

 
107,975,937

 
111,719,914

 
107,211,813


CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(dollars in millions)
Unaudited
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(122
)
 
$
(45
)
 
$
(203
)
 
$
(82
)
Net impact of interest rate derivative instruments, net of tax
2

 
5

 
5

 
11

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive loss
$
(120
)
 
$
(40
)
 
$
(198
)
 
$
(71
)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(dollars in millions)
Unaudited
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2015
 
2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
$
(203
)
 
$
(82
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
1,042

 
1,033

Noncash interest expense
 
15

 
20

Loss on extinguishment of debt
 
128

 

Loss on derivative instruments, net
 
5

 
8

Deferred income taxes
 
66

 
124

Other, net
 
44

 
29

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
(37
)
 
(18
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
 
(20
)
 
(11
)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other
 
19

 
106

Net cash flows from operating activities
 
1,059

 
1,209

 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
 
(783
)
 
(1,109
)
Change in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures
 
(17
)
 
44

Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents
 
7,111

 

Other, net
 
(69
)
 
(1
)
Net cash flows from investing activities
 
6,242

 
(1,066
)
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Borrowings of long-term debt
 
3,313

 
630

Repayments of long-term debt
 
(10,545
)
 
(801
)
Payments for debt issuance costs
 
(25
)
 

Purchase of treasury stock
 
(23
)
 
(17
)
Proceeds from exercise of options and warrants
 
6

 
29

Other, net
 

 
4

Net cash flows from financing activities
 
(7,274
)
 
(155
)
 
 
 
 
 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
27

 
(12
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
 
3

 
21

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
 
$
30

 
$
9

 
 
 
 
 
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST
 
$
545

 
$
401



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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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 video on demand, 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 condensed 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; valuations and impairments of 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 2015 presentation.

2.     Mergers and Acquisitions

TWC Transaction

On May 23, 2015, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Mergers (the “Merger Agreement”) with Time Warner Cable Inc. ("TWC"), CCH I, LLC (“New Charter”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company; Nina Corporation I, Inc., Nina Company II, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of New Charter; and Nina Company III, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of New Charter, pursuant to which the parties will engage in a series of transactions that will result in Charter and TWC becoming wholly owned subsidiaries of New Charter (the “TWC Transaction”), on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement. After giving effect to the TWC Transaction, New Charter will be the new public company parent that will hold the operations of the combined companies. Upon consummation of the TWC Transaction, each outstanding share of TWC common stock (other than TWC stock held by Liberty Broadband Corporation ("Liberty") and  Liberty Interactive Corporation (collectively, the "Liberty Parties")), will be converted into the right to receive $100 in cash and shares of New Charter Class A common stock ("New Charter common stock") equivalent to 0.5409 shares of Charter Class A common stock. Each stockholder of TWC will also have the option to elect to receive for each outstanding share of TWC common stock (other than TWC stock held by the Liberty Parties) $115 in cash and shares of New Charter common stock equivalent to 0.4562 shares of Charter common stock. Upon consummation of the TWC Transaction, each share of TWC common stock held by the Liberty Parties will be converted into New Charter common stock. The total enterprise value of TWC based on the estimated value of purchase price consideration is approximately $79 billion, including cash, equity and TWC debt to be assumed. The value of the consideration will fluctuate based on the number of shares outstanding and the market value of Charter's Class A common stock on the acquisition date, among


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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)


other factors. In certain circumstances a termination fee may be payable by either Charter or TWC upon termination of the TWC Transaction as more fully described in the Merger Agreement.

Bright House Transaction

As previously announced, on March 31, 2015, the Company entered into a definitive Contribution Agreement (the “Contribution Agreement”), which was amended on May 23, 2015 in connection with the execution of the Merger Agreement, with Advance/Newhouse Partnership (“A/N”), A/NPC Holdings LLC, New Charter and Charter Communications Holdings, LLC (“Charter Holdings”), the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, pursuant to which Charter would become the owner of the membership interests in Bright House Networks, LLC (“Bright House”) and any other assets (other than certain excluded assets and liabilities and non-operating cash) primarily related to Bright House (the “Bright House Transaction”). At closing, Charter Holdings will pay to A/N approximately $2 billion in cash and issue to A/N convertible preferred units of Charter Holdings with a face amount of $2.5 billion which will pay a 6% coupon, and approximately 34.3 million common units of Charter Holdings that are exchangeable into New Charter common stock on a one-for-one basis with a value of approximately $6 billion.

Liberty Transaction and Debt Financing for the TWC Transaction and Bright House Transaction
Assuming that all TWC stockholders (excluding the Liberty Parties) elect the $100 per share cash option, the cash portion of the consideration for the TWC Transaction is expected to be approximately $28 billion and the cash portion of the Bright House Transaction is approximately $2 billion. In connection with the TWC Transaction, Charter and Liberty entered into an investment agreement, pursuant to which Liberty agreed to invest $4.3 billion in New Charter at the closing of the TWC transactions to partially finance the cash portion of the TWC Transaction consideration. In connection with the Bright House Transaction, Liberty agreed to purchase at the closing of the Bright House Transaction $700 million of New Charter Class A common stock (or, if the mergers are not consummated prior to the completion of the Bright House Transaction, Charter Class A common stock).

Charter expects to finance the remaining cash portion of the purchase price of the TWC Transaction and Bright House Transaction with additional indebtedness.  As discussed in Note 17, the Company has issued subsequent to June 30, 2015, $15.5 billion CCO Safari II, LLC ("CCO Safari II") senior secured notes and $3.8 billion CCO Safari III, LLC ("CCO Safari III") senior secured bank loans.  To fund the remaining cash portions of the TWC Transaction and Bright House Transaction, Charter has remaining commitments of approximately $5.2 billion from banks to provide incremental senior secured term loan facilities and senior unsecured notes, as well as an incremental $1.7 billion revolving facility. In addition, the bank commitments provide for a $4.3 billion bridge facility if all TWC stockholders (other than the Liberty Parties) elect the $115 per share cash option, in the event Charter is unable to issue senior unsecured notes in advance of the closing of the TWC Transaction.
Comcast Transactions

On April 25, 2014, the Company entered into a binding definitive agreement (the “Comcast Transactions Agreement”) with Comcast Corporation (“Comcast”), which contemplated the following transactions: (1) an asset purchase, (2) an asset exchange and (3) a contribution and spin-off transaction (collectively, the “Comcast Transactions”). Pursuant to the terms of the Comcast Transactions Agreement, Comcast had the right to terminate the Comcast Transactions Agreement upon termination of the merger agreement among Comcast, TWC and Tango Acquisition Sub, Inc. (the “Comcast Merger Agreement”). On April 24, 2015, Comcast and TWC terminated the Comcast Merger Agreement, and Comcast delivered a notice of termination of the Comcast Transactions Agreement to Charter (the “Termination Notice”).  As a result of the termination, proceeds from the issuance of $3.5 billion aggregate principal amount of CCOH Safari, LLC ("CCOH Safari") notes (the "CCOH Safari Notes") and $3.5 billion aggregate principal amount of CCO Safari, LLC ("CCO Safari") Term G Loans ("Term G Loans"), which were held in escrow and intended to fund the closing of the Comcast Transactions, were utilized to settle the related debt obligation in April 2015.



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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)


3.    Franchises, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, indefinite lived and finite-lived intangible assets are presented in the following table:

 
 
June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
Gross Carrying Amount
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net Carrying Amount
 
Gross Carrying Amount
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net Carrying Amount
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Franchises
 
$
6,006

 
$

 
$
6,006

 
$
6,006

 
$

 
$
6,006

Goodwill
 
1,168

 

 
1,168

 
1,168

 

 
1,168

Trademarks
 
159

 

 
159

 
159

 

 
159

Other intangible assets
 
4

 

 
4

 
4

 

 
4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
7,337

 
$

 
$
7,337

 
$
7,337

 
$

 
$
7,337

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Finite-lived intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Customer relationships
 
$
2,616

 
$
1,638

 
$
978

 
$
2,616

 
$
1,511

 
$
1,105

Other intangible assets
 
168

 
71

 
97

 
151

 
60

 
91

 
 
$
2,784

 
$
1,709

 
$
1,075

 
$
2,767

 
$
1,571

 
$
1,196


Amortization expense related to customer relationships and other intangible assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was $69 million and $138 million, respectively. Amortization expense related to customer relationships and other intangible assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was $76 million and $152 million, respectively.
    
The Company expects amortization expense on its finite-lived intangible assets will be as follows.

Six months ended December 31, 2015
 
$
132

2016
 
237

2017
 
203

2018
 
168

2019
 
133

Thereafter
 
202

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,075


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.



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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)


4.    Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of the following as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 
 
June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable – trade
 
$
124

 
$
140

Accrued capital expenditures
 
251

 
268

Deferred revenue
 
89

 
85

Accrued liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Interest
 
169

 
212

Programming costs
 
449

 
430

Franchise related fees
 
60

 
65

Compensation
 
203

 
169

Other
 
291

 
266

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,636

 
$
1,635




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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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 
June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Principal Amount
 
Accreted Value
 
Principal Amount
 
Accreted Value
CCOH Safari, LLC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.500% senior notes due December 1, 2022
$

 
$

 
$
1,500

 
$
1,500

5.750% senior notes due December 1, 2024

 

 
2,000

 
2,000

CCO Holdings, LLC:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.250% senior notes due October 30, 2017

 

 
1,000

 
1,000

7.000% senior notes due January 15, 2019
600

 
598

 
1,400

 
1,394

8.125% senior notes due April 30, 2020

 

 
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

 
1,241

 
1,250

 
1,240

5.125% senior notes due February 15, 2023
1,000

 
1,000

 
1,000

 
1,000

5.125% senior notes due May 1, 2023
1,150

 
1,150

 

 

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

5.375% senior notes due May 1, 2025
750

 
750

 

 

5.875% senior notes due May 1, 2027
800

 
800

 

 

Charter Communications Operating, LLC:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit facilities
3,392

 
3,360

 
3,742

 
3,709

CCO Safari, LLC (an Unrestricted Subsidiary)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit facility due September 12, 2021

 

 
3,500

 
3,483

Total debt
$
13,942

 
$
13,896

 
$
21,092

 
$
21,023


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 $1.1 billion as of June 30, 2015 and as such, debt maturing in the next twelve months is classified as long-term.

In April 2015, CCO Holdings, LLC ("CCO Holdings") and CCO Holdings Capital Corp. closed on transactions in which they issued $1.15 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.125% senior unsecured notes due 2023 (the "2023 Notes"), $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior unsecured notes due 2025 (the "2025 Notes") and $800 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% senior unsecured notes due 2027 (the "2027 Notes" and collectively, the “Notes”). The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2023 Notes and 2025 Notes were used to finance tender offers and a subsequent call in which $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of CCO Holdings' outstanding 7.250% senior notes due 2017 and $700 million aggregate principal amount of CCO Holdings' outstanding 8.125% senior notes due 2020 were repurchased, as well as for general corporate purposes. The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2027 Notes were used to call $800 million of the $1.4 billion aggregate principal amount of CCO Holdings' outstanding 7.000% senior notes due 2019. These debt repurchases resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $123 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015.

The payment obligations under the Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Charter, which guarantee will be released upon completion of the Bright House Transaction. They are senior debt obligations of CCO Holdings and CCO Holdings Capital Corp. and rank equally with all other current and future unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of CCO Holdings and CCO Holdings


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)


Capital Corp. The Notes are structurally subordinated to all obligations of subsidiaries of CCO Holdings, including the Charter Communications Operating, LLC ("Charter Operating") credit facilities.

CCO Holdings may redeem some or all of the Notes at any time at a premium. The optional redemption price declines to 100% of the respective series’ principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on or after varying dates in 2021 through 2024.

In addition, at any time prior to varying dates in 2018 through 2021, CCO Holdings may redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes at a premium plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings (as defined in the indenture); provided that certain conditions are met. In the event of specified change of control events, CCO Holdings must offer to purchase the outstanding CCO Holdings notes from the holders at a purchase price equal to 101% of the total principal amount of the notes, plus any accrued and unpaid interest.

See Note 2 for information regarding the repayment of the CCOH Safari Notes and CCO Safari's Term G Loans upon termination of the Comcast Transactions which resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015.

See Note 17 for debt issuances subsequent to June 30, 2015 to fund the TWC Transaction and Bright House Transaction.

6.    Common Stock

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company withheld 38,482 and 115,152, respectively, shares of its common stock in payment of $7 million and $23 million, respectively, income tax withholding owed by employees upon vesting of restricted shares and restricted stock units. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company withheld 37,602 and 115,436, respectively, shares of its common stock in payment of $6 million and $17 million, respectively, income tax withholding owed by employees upon vesting of restricted shares and restricted stock units. In December 2014, Charter's board of directors approved the retirement of the then currently held treasury stock and those shares were retired as of December 31, 2014. The Company accounts for treasury stock using the cost method and includes treasury stock as a component of total shareholders' equity.

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

 
June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
Accrued interest
$

 
$
2

Other long-term liabilities
$
18

 
$
16

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
$
(17
)
 
$
(22
)

The Company holds interest rate derivative instruments not designated as hedges which 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. While these interest rate derivative instruments are not 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. These interest rate derivative instruments were de-designated in 2013 and the balance that remains in accumulated other comprehensive loss for these interest rate derivative instruments is being 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


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)


of existing losses that are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of June 30, 2015 that is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months is approximately $8 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 June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Change in fair value of interest rate derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges
$
3

 
$
(1
)
 
$

 
$
3

Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings as a result of cash flow hedge discontinuance
(2
)
 
(5
)
 
(5
)
 
(11
)
 
$
1

 
$
(6
)
 
$
(5
)
 
$
(8
)

As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had $1.1 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively, in notional amounts of interest rate derivative instruments outstanding. 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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 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 were primarily invested in money market funds and 90-day or less commercial paper. The money market funds were valued at the closing price reported by the fund sponsor from an actively traded exchange and commercial paper was valued at cost plus the accretion of the discount on a yield to maturity basis, which approximated fair value. As of December 31, 2014, there were no significant concentrations of financial instruments in a single investee, industry or geographic location.

The interest rate derivative instruments are valued using a present value calculation based on an implied forward LIBOR curve (adjusted for Charter Operating’s or counterparties’ credit risk). The weighted average pay rate for the Company’s currently


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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)


effective interest rate derivative instruments was 1.61% and 1.87% at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively (exclusive of applicable spreads).

The Company's financial instruments that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis are presented in the table below.

 
 
June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Money market funds
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
4,112

 
$

 
$

Commercial paper
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,999

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate derivatives
 
$

 
$
18

 
$

 
$

 
$
18

 
$


A summary of the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s debt at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is as follows:

 
 
June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
Carrying Value
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying Value
 
Fair Value
Debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior notes
 
$
10,536

 
$
10,608

 
$
13,831

 
$
14,205

Credit facilities
 
$
3,360

 
$
3,351

 
$
7,192

 
$
7,186


The estimated fair value of the Company’s senior notes at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is based on quoted market prices in active markets and is classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy, while the estimated fair value of the Company's credit facilities is based on quoted market prices in inactive markets and is classified within Level 2.

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 six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.



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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)


9.     Operating Costs and Expenses

Operating costs and expenses, exclusive of items shown separately in the condensed consolidated statements of operations, consist of the following for the periods presented:

 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Programming
$
671

 
$
607

 
$
1,337

 
$
1,213

Franchise, regulatory and connectivity
109

 
107

 
216

 
214

Costs to service customers
421

 
421

 
841

 
821

Marketing
135

 
135

 
271

 
268

Transition costs
17

 

 
38

 

Other
248

 
209

 
479

 
410

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,601

 
$
1,479

 
$
3,182

 
$
2,926


Programming costs consist primarily of costs paid to programmers for basic, premium, digital, video on demand, 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. Transition costs represent expenses incurred in connection with the TWC Transaction, Bright House Transaction and Comcast Transactions. See Note 2 for additional information. 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 periods presented:

 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Merger and acquisition costs
$
19

 
$
14

 
$
32

 
$
17

Special charges, net
10

 
3

 
12

 
7

(Gain) loss on sale of assets, net
$
3

 
$
(1
)
 
$
6

 
$
2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
32

 
$
16

 
$
50

 
$
26


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

Special charges, net, primarily includes severance charges and net amounts of litigation settlements.



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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)


(Gain) loss on sale of assets, net

(Gain) 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 six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company recorded $35 million and $70 million of income tax expense, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company recorded $65 million and $129 million of income tax expense, respectively. Income tax expense is recognized primarily through increases in deferred tax liabilities related to the Company's 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.

As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had net deferred income tax liabilities of approximately $1.7 billion and $1.6 billion, respectively. Included in net deferred income tax liabilities are net current deferred tax assets of $27 million and $26 million as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, which 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 $242 million and $236 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, 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 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.  The Company did not have any unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2015 or December 31, 2014.

No tax years for Charter or Charter Holdco, for income tax purposes, are currently under examination by the IRS.  Tax years ending 2011 through 2014 remain subject to examination and assessment. Years prior to 2011 remain open solely for purposes of examination of Charter’s loss and credit carryforwards.

In July 2015, Charter elected to treat two of its wholly owned subsidiaries as disregarded entities for federal income tax purposes.  Those subsidiaries hold two of the three partnership interests in Charter’s major asset holding partnership, Charter Holdco.  As such, this election will result in a deemed liquidation of Charter Holdco solely for federal income tax purposes.  It is expected that the deemed liquidation will result in a step-up in tax basis to Charter Holdco's intangible and tangible assets.  The amount of the tax step-up and its allocation among Charter Holdco's assets will not be known until valuations are completed. The resulting impact to the Charter income tax provision, net of valuation allowance, is expected to be recorded as a discrete tax event during the three months ended September 30, 2015.

12.     Related Party Transactions

On May 1, 2015, the Company acquired a 35% equity interest in ActiveVideo Networks ("AVN") for $55 million in cash representing the initial investment, a capital call and associated transaction fees.  AVN is the developer of CloudTV, a cloud-based software platform enabling service providers, content aggregators, and consumer electronic manufacturers to deploy new services by virtualizing consumer premise equipment functions in the cloud. AVN’s software platform is one of the key technologies enabling the development and deployment of the Company’s cloud-based user interface, Spectrum Guide®.  The Company applies the equity method of accounting to this investment which is recorded in other noncurrent assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2015.  For the three months ended June 30, 2015, the Company recorded equity losses of investee of less than $1 million. The Company has agreements with AVN which pre-date Charter's purchase of its AVN interest pursuant to which the


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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)


Company made payments to AVN for software and application development services totaling approximately $1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2015.

On May 23, 2015, in connection with the execution of the Merger Agreement and the amendment of the Contribution Agreement, Charter entered into the Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement with Liberty, A/N and New Charter (the “Stockholders Agreement”). The Stockholders Agreement will replace Charter’s existing stockholders agreement with Liberty Broadband, dated September 29, 2014, and supersede the amended and restated stockholders agreement among Charter, New Charter, Liberty Broadband and A/N, dated March 31, 2015. Charter’s existing stockholders agreement with Liberty Broadband (as amended by an investment agreement between Liberty Broadband, Charter and New Charter, dated as of May 23, 2015) will remain in effect until the closing of the TWC Transaction or the Bright House Transaction, whichever occurs earlier, and, in the event the Stockholders Agreement is terminated, will revive and continue in full force and effect. See Note 2 for additional information. Certain provisions of the Stockholders Agreement became effective upon its execution.

Under the terms of the Stockholders Agreement, the number of New Charter directors will be fixed at 13, and will include New Charter’s chief executive officer. Upon the closing of the Bright House Transaction, two designees selected by A/N and three designees selected by Liberty will become members of the board of directors of New Charter. The remaining eight directors (other than the chief executive officer, who is expected to become chairman of the board) will be independent directors selected by the nominating committee of the New Charter board by the approval of both a majority of the nominating committee and a majority of the directors that were not appointed by either A/N or Liberty. Thereafter, Liberty will be entitled to designate three nominees to be elected as directors and A/N will be entitled to designate two nominees to be elected as directors, in each case provided that each maintains certain specified voting or equity ownership thresholds, provided that each nominee must meet any applicable requirements or qualifications. Each of A/N and Liberty will be entitled to nominate at least one director to each of the committees of the Charter board of directors, subject to applicable stock exchange listing rules and certain specified voting or equity ownership thresholds for each of A/N and Liberty, and provided that the nominating and compensation committees will have at least a majority of directors independent from A/N, Liberty and New Charter (referred to as the “unaffiliated directors”). The nominating committee will be comprised of three unaffiliated directors, and one designee of each of A/N and Liberty. A/N and Liberty also will have certain other committee designation and other governance rights. Mr. Thomas Rutledge, the Company's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), will be offered the positions of CEO and chairman of New Charter.

The Company is aware that Dr. John Malone, one of Charter's directors, may be deemed to have a 36.8% 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 38.0% 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. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company recorded payments in aggregate of approximately $5 million and $8 million, respectively, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company recorded 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 4.7% in the aggregate of the common stock of Discovery and has a 28.7% voting interest in Discovery for the election of directors. In addition, Dr. Malone owns approximately 10.8% in the aggregate of the common stock of Starz and has 47.2% of the voting power. Mr. Gregory Maffei, a member of Charter's board of directors, 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 Dr. Malone and Mr. 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 six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.

13.     Contingencies

The Company is a defendant or co-defendant in several lawsuits involving alleged infringement of various patents relating to various aspects of its businesses. Other industry participants are also defendants 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


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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)


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.

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

 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock options
26,600

 
42,600

 
1,265,500

 
1,217,400

Restricted stock
6,900

 
9,100

 
6,900

 
9,100

Restricted stock units
7,200

 
6,700

 
152,700

 
150,400


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 and 2015 cliff vest over three years.

As of June 30, 2015, total unrecognized compensation remaining to be recognized in future periods totaled $114 million for stock options, $6 million for restricted stock and $40 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 $19 million and $38 million of stock compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, and $15 million and $27 million of stock compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, which is included in operating costs and expenses.

15.     Consolidating Schedules

The CCO Holdings notes 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 Charter Operating’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated April 11, 2012 (the “Credit Agreement”). The CCOH Safari Notes were obligations of CCOH Safari. The Unrestricted Subsidiary - CCO Safari column is a Non-Recourse Subsidiary under the Charter Operating credit agreement that held the Term G Loans. The CCOH Safari Notes and the Term G Loans were repaid in April 2015 upon receiving the Termination Notice. See Note 2 for additional information.


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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)


 
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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 follow.
Charter Communications, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
As of June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charter
 
Intermediate Holding Companies
 
CCOH Safari
 
CCO Holdings
 
Charter Operating and Restricted Subsidiaries
 
Unrestricted Subsidiary - CCO Safari
 
Eliminations
 
Charter Consolidated
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
29

 
$

 
$

 
$
30

Accounts receivable, net
10

 
24

 

 

 
287

 

 

 
321

Receivables from related party
43

 
217

 

 
8

 

 

 
(268
)
 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
26

 
8

 

 

 
71

 

 

 
105

Total current assets
80

 
249

 

 
8

 
387

 

 
(268
)
 
456

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INVESTMENT IN CABLE PROPERTIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net

 
28

 

 

 
8,216

 

 

 
8,244

Franchises

 

 

 

 
6,006

 

 

 
6,006

Customer relationships, net

 

 

 

 
978

 

 

 
978

Goodwill

 

 

 

 
1,168

 

 

 
1,168

Total investment in cable properties, net

 
28

 

 

 
16,368

 

 

 
16,396

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PREFERRED INTEREST IN CC VIII

 
457

 

 

 

 

 
(457
)
 

INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES
1,397

 
286

 

 
10,402

 

 

 
(12,085
)
 

LOANS RECEIVABLE – RELATED PARTY

 
333

 

 
579

 

 

 
(912
)
 

OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS

 
224

 

 
100

 
143

 

 

 
467

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
1,477

 
$
1,577

 
$

 
$
11,089

 
$
16,898

 
$

 
$
(13,722
)
 
$
17,319

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’/MEMBERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$
6

 
$
164

 
$

 
$
170

 
$
1,296

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,636

Payables to related party

 

 
1

 

 
267

 

 
(268
)
 

Total current liabilities
6

 
164

 
1

 
170

 
1,563

 

 
(268
)
 
1,636

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LONG-TERM DEBT

 

 

 
10,536

 
3,360

 

 

 
13,896

LOANS PAYABLE – RELATED PARTY

 

 
96

 

 
816

 

 
(912
)
 

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
1,502

 

 

 

 
243

 

 

 
1,745

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

 
16

 

 

 
57

 

 

 
73

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shareholders’/Members' equity (deficit)
(31
)
 
1,397

 
(97
)
 
383

 
10,402

 

 
(12,085
)
 
(31
)
Noncontrolling interest

 

 

 

 
457

 

 
(457
)
 

Total shareholders’/members' equity (deficit)
(31
)
 
1,397

 
(97
)
 
383

 
10,859

 

 
(12,542
)
 
(31
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’/members' equity (deficit)
$
1,477

 
$
1,577

 
$

 
$
11,089

 
$
16,898

 
$

 
$
(13,722
)
 
$
17,319



16


CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)



Charter Communications, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
As of December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charter
 
Intermediate Holding Companies
 
CCOH Safari
 
CCO Holdings
 
Charter Operating and Restricted Subsidiaries
 
Unrestricted Subsidiary - CCO Safari
 
Eliminations
 
Charter Consolidated
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
3

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
3

Accounts receivable, net
4

 
6

 

 

 
275

 

 

 
285

Receivables from related party
55

 
221

 

 
11

 

 

 
(287
)
 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
23

 
10

 

 

 
50

 

 

 
83

Total current assets
85

 
237

 

 
11

 
325

 

 
(287
)
 
371

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

 
3,597

 

 

 
3,514

 

 
7,111

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INVESTMENT IN CABLE PROPERTIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net

 
29

 

 

 
8,344

 

 

 
8,373

Franchises

 

 

 

 
6,006

 

 

 
6,006

Customer relationships, net

 

 

 

 
1,105

 

 

 
1,105

Goodwill

 

 

 

 
1,168

 

 

 
1,168

Total investment in cable properties, net

 
29

 

 

 
16,623

 

 

 
16,652

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PREFERRED INTEREST IN CC VIII

 
436

 

 

 

 

 
(436
)
 

INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES
1,509

 
482

 

 
10,331

 
27

 

 
(12,349
)
 

LOANS RECEIVABLE – RELATED PARTY

 
326

 

 
584

 

 

 
(910
)
 

OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS

 
166

 
3

 
104

 
139

 
4

 

 
416

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
1,594

 
$
1,676

 
$
3,600

 
$
11,030

 
$
17,114

 
$
3,518

 
$
(13,982
)
 
$
24,550

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’/MEMBERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$
11

 
$
152

 
$
18

 
$
187

 
$
1,259

 
$
8

 
$

 
$
1,635

Payables to related party

 

 

 

 
287

 

 
(287
)
 

Total current liabilities
11

 
152

 
18

 
187

 
1,546

 
8

 
(287
)
 
1,635

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LONG-TERM DEBT

 

 
3,500

 
10,331

 
3,709

 
3,483

 

 
21,023

LOANS PAYABLE – RELATED PARTY

 

 
112

 

 
798

 

 
(910
)
 

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
1,437

 

 

 

 
237

 

 

 
1,674

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

 
15

 

 

 
57

 

 

 
72

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shareholders’/Members' equity (deficit)
146

 
1,509

 
(30
)
 
512

 
10,331

 
27

 
(12,349
)
 
146

Noncontrolling interest

 

 

 

 
436

 

 
(436
)
 

Total shareholders’/members' equity (deficit)
146

 
1,509

 
(30
)
 
512

 
10,767

 
27

 
(12,785
)
 
146

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’/members' equity (deficit)
$
1,594

 
$
1,676

 
$
3,600

 
$
11,030

 
$
17,114

 
$
3,518

 
$
(13,982
)
 
$
24,550




17


CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)



Charter Communications, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
For the six months ended June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charter
 
Intermediate Holding Companies
 
CCOH Safari
 
CCO Holdings
 
Charter Operating and Restricted Subsidiaries
 
Unrestricted Subsidiary - CCO Safari
 
Eliminations
 
Charter Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
REVENUES
$
12

 
$
142

 
$

 
$

 
$
4,792

 
$

 
$
(154
)
 
$
4,792

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating costs and expenses (exclusive of items shown separately below)
12

 
142

 

 

 
3,182

 

 
(154
)
 
3,182

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 
1,042

 

 

 
1,042

Other operating expenses, net

 

 

 

 
50

 

 

 
50

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12

 
142

 

 

 
4,274

 

 
(154
)
 
4,274

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from operations

 

 

 

 
518

 

 

 
518

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net

 
3

 
(65
)
 
(331
)
 
(78
)
 
(47
)
 

 
(518
)
Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 
(2
)
 
(123
)
 

 
(3
)
 

 
(128
)
Loss on derivative instruments, net

 

 

 

 
(5
)
 

 

 
(5
)
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries
(140
)
 
(164
)
 

 
357

 
(50
)
 

 
(3
)
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(140
)
 
(161
)
 
(67
)
 
(97
)
 
(133
)
 
(50
)
 
(3
)
 
(651
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
(140
)
 
(161
)
 
(67
)
 
(97
)
 
385

 
(50
)
 
(3
)
 
(133
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
(63
)
 

 

 

 
(7
)
 

 

 
(70
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated net income (loss)
(203
)
 
(161
)
 
(67
)
 
(97
)
 
378

 
(50
)
 
(3
)
 
(203
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less: Noncontrolling interest

 
21

 

 

 
(21
)
 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
(203
)
 
$
(140
)
 
$
(67
)
 
$
(97
)
 
$
357

 
$
(50
)
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(203
)



18


CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)



Charter Communications, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
For the six months ended June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charter
 
Intermediate Holding Companies
 
CCOH Safari
 
CCO Holdings
 
Charter Operating and Restricted Subsidiaries
 
Unrestricted Subsidiary - CCO Safari
 
Eliminations
 
Charter Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
REVENUES
$
11

 
$
113

 
$

 
$

 
$
4,461

 
$

 
$
(124
)
 
$
4,461

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating costs and expenses (exclusive of items shown separately below)
11

 
113

 

 

 
2,926

 

 
(124
)
 
2,926

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 
1,033

 

 

 
1,033

Other operating expenses, net

 

 

 

 
26

 

 

 
26

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
11

 
113

 

 

 
3,985

 

 
(124
)
 
3,985

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from operations

 

 

 

 
476

 

 

 
476

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net

 
4

 

 
(343
)
 
(82
)
 

 

 
(421
)
Loss on derivative instruments, net

 

 

 

 
(8
)
 

 

 
(8
)
Equity in income of subsidiaries
39

 
13

 

 
356

 

 

 
(408
)
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
39

 
17

 

 
13

 
(90
)
 

 
(408
)
 
(429
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes
39

 
17

 

 
13

 
386

 

 
(408
)
 
47

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
(121
)
 

 

 

 
(8
)
 

 

 
(129
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated net income (loss)
(82
)
 
17

 

 
13

 
378

 

 
(408
)
 
(82
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less: Noncontrolling interest

 
22

 

 

 
(22
)
 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
(82
)
 
$
39

 
$

 
$
13

 
$
356

 
$

 
$
(408
)
 
$
(82
)



19


CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)



Charter Communications, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For the six months ended June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charter
 
Intermediate Holding Companies
 
CCOH Safari
 
CCO Holdings
 
Charter Operating and Restricted Subsidiaries
 
Unrestricted Subsidiary - CCO Safari
 
Eliminations
 
Charter Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated net income (loss)
$
(203
)
 
$
(161
)
 
$
(67
)
 
$
(97
)
 
$
378

 
$
(50
)
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(203
)
Net impact of interest rate derivative instruments, net of tax
5

 
5

 

 
5

 
5

 

 
(15
)
 
5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income (loss)
$
(198
)
 
$
(156
)
 
$
(67
)
 
$
(92
)
 
$
383

 
$
(50
)
 
$
(18
)
 
$
(198
)

Charter Communications, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For the six months ended June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charter
 
Intermediate Holding Companies
 
CCOH Safari
 
CCO Holdings
 
Charter Operating and Restricted Subsidiaries
 
Unrestricted Subsidiary - CCO Safari
 
Eliminations
 
Charter Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated net income (loss)
$
(82
)
 
$
17

 
$

 
$
13

 
$
378

 
$

 
$
(408
)
 
$
(82
)
Net impact of interest rate derivative instruments, net of tax
11

 
11

 

 
11

 
11

 

 
(33
)
 
11

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income (loss)
$
(71
)
 
$
28

 
$

 
$
24

 
$
389

 
$

 
$
(441
)
 
$
(71
)



20


CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)


Charter Communications, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
For the six months ended June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charter
 
Intermediate Holding Companies
 
CCOH Safari
 
CCO Holdings
 
Charter Operating and Restricted Subsidiaries
 
Unrestricted Subsidiary - CCO Safari
 
Eliminations
 
Charter Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated net income (loss)
$
(203
)
 
$
(161
)
 
$
(67
)
 
$
(97
)
 
$
378

 
$
(50
)
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(203
)
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 
1,042

 

 

 
1,042

Noncash interest expense

 

 

 
9

 
6

 

 

 
15

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 
2

 
123

 

 
3

 

 
128

Loss on derivative instruments, net

 

 

 

 
5

 

 

 
5

Deferred income taxes
63

 

 

 

 
3

 

 

 
66

Equity in (income) loss of subsidiaries
140

 
164

 

 
(357
)
 
50

 

 
3

 

Other, net

 

 

 
(1
)
 
45

 

 

 
44

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
(7
)
 
(18
)
 

 

 
(12
)
 

 

 
(37
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

 

 
(20
)
 

 

 
(20
)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other
(5
)
 
14

 
(18
)
 
(18
)
 
54

 
(8
)
 

 
19

Receivables from and payables to related party
12

 
(2
)
 
1

 
(8
)
 
(3
)
 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash flows from operating activities

 
(3
)
 
(82
)
 
(349
)
 
1,548

 
(55
)
 

 
1,059

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment

 

 

 

 
(783
)
 

 

 
(783
)
Change in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures

 

 

 

 
(17
)
 

 

 
(17
)
Contributions to subsidiaries
(5
)
 

 

 
(31
)
 
(24
)
 

 
60

 

Distributions from subsidiaries
19

 
330

 

 
360

 

 

 
(709
)
 

Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents

 

 
3,598

 

 

 
3,513

 

 
7,111

Other, net

 
(54
)
 

 

 
(15
)
 

 

 
(69
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash flows from investing activities
14

 
276

 
3,598

 
329

 
(839
)
 
3,513

 
(649
)
 
6,242

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Borrowings of long-term debt

 

 

 
2,700

 
613

 

 

 
3,313

Repayments of long-term debt

 

 
(3,500
)
 
(2,599
)
 
(964
)
 
(3,482
)
 

 
(10,545
)
Borrowings (repayments) loans payable - related parties

 

 
(16
)
 
16

 

 

 

 

Payments for debt issuance costs

 
(1
)
 

 
(24
)
 

 

 

 
(25
)
Purchase of treasury stock
(23
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(23
)
Proceeds from exercise of options and warrants
6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
6

Contributions from parent

 
5

 

 

 
31

 
24

 
(60
)
 

Distributions to parent

 
(276
)
 

 
(73
)
 
(360
)
 

 
709

 

Other, net
1

 
(1
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash flows from financing activities
(16
)
 
(273
)
 
(3,516
)
 
20

 
(680
)
 
(3,458
)
 
649

 
(7,274
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(2
)
 

 

 

 
29

 

 

 
27

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
$
1

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
29

 
$

 
$

 
$
30



21


CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)


Charter Communications, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
For the six months ended June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charter
 
Intermediate Holding Companies
 
CCOH Safari
 
CCO Holdings
 
Charter Operating and Restricted Subsidiaries
 
Unrestricted Subsidiary - CCO Safari
 
Eliminations
 
Charter Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated net income (loss)
$
(82
)
 
$
17

 
$

 
$
13

 
$
378

 
$

 
$
(408
)
 
$
(82
)
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 
1,033

 

 

 
1,033

Noncash interest expense

 

 

 
14

 
6

 

 

 
20

Loss on derivative instruments, net

 

 

 

 
8

 

 

 
8

Deferred income taxes
123

 

 

 

 
1

 

 

 
124

Equity in income of subsidiaries
(39
)
 
(13
)
 

 
(356
)
 

 

 
408

 

Other, net

 
(1
)
 

 

 
30

 

 

 
29

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable

 
1

 

 

 
(19
)
 

 

 
(18
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets

 
(3
)
 

 

 
(8
)
 

 

 
(11
)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other
(5
)
 
33

 

 

 
78

 

 

 
106

Receivables from and payables to related party
4

 
(46
)
 

 
(5
)
 
47

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash flows from operating activities
1

 
(12
)
 

 
(334
)
 
1,554

 

 

 
1,209

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment

 

 

 

 
(1,109
)
 

 

 
(1,109
)
Change in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures

 

 

 

 
44

 

 

 
44

Contribution to subsidiary
(18
)
 
(65
)
 

 
(13
)
 

 

 
96

 

Distributions from subsidiaries
5

 
25

 

 
340

 

 

 
(370
)
 

Other, net

 
(5
)
 

 

 
4

 

 

 
(1
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash flows from investing activities
(13
)
 
(45
)
 

 
327

 
(1,061
)
 

 
(274
)
 
(1,066
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Borrowings of long-term debt

 

 

 

 
630

 

 

 
630

Repayments of long-term debt

 

 

 

 
(801
)
 

 

 
(801
)
Purchase of treasury stock
(17
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(17
)
Proceeds from exercise of options and warrants
29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
29

Contributions from parent

 
70

 

 
13

 
13

 

 
(96
)
 

Distributions to parent

 
(25
)
 

 
(5
)
 
(340
)
 

 
370

 

Other, net

 
7

 

 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 

 

 
4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash flows from financing activities
12

 
52

 

 
7

 
(500
)
 

 
274

 
(155
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 
(5
)
 

 

 
(7
)
 

 

 
(12
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period

 
5

 

 

 
16

 

 

 
21

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
9

 
$

 
$

 
$
9





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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)


16.     Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"), which is a comprehensive revenue recognition standard that will supersede nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP.  The new standard provides a single principles-based, five-step model to be applied to all contracts with customers, which steps are to (1) identify the contract(s) with the customer, (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (3) determine the transaction price, (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and (5) recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. More specifically, revenue will be recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to the customer in an amount that reflects the consideration expected in exchange for those goods or services.  ASU 2014-09 will be effective, reflecting the one-year deferral, for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 (January 1, 2018 for the Company).  Early adoption of the standard is permitted but not before the original effective date. Companies can transition to the standard either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and the selected method of transition to the new standard.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs ("ASU 2015-03"), which requires the cost of issuing debt to no longer be recorded as a separate asset but rather to be presented on the balance sheet as a direct reduction to the carrying value of the related debt liability, similar to the presentation of debt discounts.  ASU 2015-03 will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 (January 1, 2016 for the Company) including retrospective conforming presentation of prior periods presented.  Early adoption of the standard is permitted. While the adoption of this standard will impact the presentation on the Company’s balance sheet, it will not affect the Company’s results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05, Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement ("ASU 2015-05"), which provides guidance in determining whether fees for purchasing cloud computing services (or hosted software solutions) are considered internal-use software or should be considered a service contract.  The cloud computing agreement that includes a software license should be accounted for in the same manner as internal-use software if customer has contractual right to take possession of the software during the hosting period without significant penalty and it is feasible to either run the software on customer’s hardware or contract with another vendor to host the software. Arrangements that don’t meet the requirements for internal-use software should be accounted for as a service contract. ASU 2015-05 will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 (January 1, 2016 for the Company).  Early adoption of the standard is permitted.  The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2015-05 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

17.     Subsequent Events

In July 2015, CCO Safari II, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, closed on transactions in which it issued $15.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes comprised of $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.579% senior secured notes due 2020, $3.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.464% senior secured notes due 2022, $4.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.908% senior secured notes due 2025, $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.384% senior secured notes due 2035, $3.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.484% senior secured notes due 2045 and $500 million aggregate principal amount of 6.834% senior notes due 2055 (collectively, the “CCO Safari II Notes”). The net proceeds from the issuance of the CCO Safari II Notes were deposited into an escrow account and will be used to partially finance the TWC Transaction as well as for general corporate purposes. The release of the proceeds to the Company is subject to satisfaction of certain conditions, including the closing of the TWC Transaction. Upon release of the proceeds, CCO Safari II will merge into Charter Operating and the CCO Safari II Notes will become obligations of Charter Operating and Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp.

In July 2015, Charter Operating entered into a new term loan H facility ("Term H Loan") and a new term loan I facility ("Term I Loan") totaling an aggregate principal amount of $3.8 billion pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement (collectively, the "New Term Loan Facilities"). The Term H Loan was issued at a principal amount of $1.0 billion and matures in 2021. Pricing on the Term H Loan was set at LIBOR plus 2.50% with a LIBOR floor of 0.75% and issued at a price of 99.75% of the aggregate principal amount. The Term I Loan was issued at a principal amount of $2.8 billion and matures in 2023. Pricing on the Term I Loan was set at LIBOR plus 2.75% with a LIBOR floor of 0.75% and issued at a price of 99.75% of the aggregate principal amount. The New Term Loan Facilities form a portion of the debt financing to be used to fund the cash portion of the TWC Transaction. Charter


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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and where indicated)


Operating will assign all of its obligations with respect to the New Term Loan Facilities and will transfer all of the proceeds from the New Term Loan Facilities to CCO Safari III, which is considered a Non-Recourse Subsidiary under the Credit Agreement, and CCO Safari III will place the funds in escrow pending the closing of the TWC Transaction, at which time, subject to certain conditions, Charter Operating will re-assume the obligations in respect of the New Term Loan Facilities under the Credit Agreement.




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

General

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.

We are a cable operator providing services in the United States with approximately 6.4 million residential and commercial customers at June 30, 2015. We offer our customers traditional cable video programming, Internet services, and voice services, as well as advanced video services such as video on demand, 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.

TWC Transaction

On May 23, 2015, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Mergers (the “Merger Agreement”) with Time Warner Cable Inc. ("TWC"), CCH I, LLC (“New Charter”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Charter; Nina Corporation I, Inc., Nina Company II, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of New Charter; and Nina Company III, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of New Charter, pursuant to which the parties will engage in a series of transactions that will result in Charter and TWC becoming wholly owned subsidiaries of New Charter (the “TWC Transaction”), on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement. After giving effect to the TWC Transaction, New Charter will be the new public company parent that will hold the operations of the combined companies. Upon consummation of the TWC Transaction, each outstanding share of TWC common stock (other than TWC stock held by Liberty Broadband Corporation ("Liberty") and Liberty Interactive Corporation (collectively, the "Liberty Parties")), will be converted into the right to receive $100 in cash and shares of New Charter Class A common stock ("New Charter common stock") equivalent to 0.5409 shares of Charter Class A common stock. Each stockholder of TWC will also have the option to elect to receive for each outstanding share of TWC common stock (other than TWC stock held by the Liberty Parties) $115 in cash and shares of New Charter common stock equivalent to 0.4562 shares of Charter common stock. Upon consummation of the TWC Transaction, each share of TWC common stock held by the Liberty Parties will be converted into New Charter common stock. The total enterprise value of TWC based on the estimated value of purchase price consideration is approximately $79 billion, including cash, equity and TWC debt to be assumed. The value of the consideration will fluctuate based on the number of shares outstanding and the market value of Charter's Class A common stock on the acquisition date, among other factors. In certain circumstances a termination fee may be payable by either Charter or TWC upon termination of the TWC Transaction as more fully described in the Merger Agreement.

Bright House Transaction

As previously announced, on March 31, 2015, we entered into a definitive Contribution Agreement (the “Contribution Agreement”), which was amended on May 23, 2015 in connection with the execution of the Merger Agreement, with Advance/Newhouse Partnership (“A/N”), A/NPC Holdings LLC, New Charter and Charter Communications Holdings, LLC (“Charter Holdings”),our wholly owned subsidiary, pursuant to which Charter would become the owner of the membership interests in Bright House Networks, LLC (“Bright House”) and any other assets (other than certain excluded assets and liabilities and non-operating cash) primarily related to Bright House (the “Bright House Transaction”). At closing, Charter Holdings will pay to A/N approximately $2 billion in cash and issue to A/N convertible preferred units of Charter Holdings with a face amount of $2.5 billion which will pay a 6% coupon, and approximately 34.3 million common units of Charter Holdings that are exchangeable into New Charter common stock on a one-for-one basis with a value of approximately $6 billion.

Liberty Transaction and Debt Financing for the TWC Transaction and Bright House Transaction
Assuming that all TWC stockholders (excluding the Liberty Parties) elect the $100 per share cash option, the cash portion of the consideration for the TWC Transaction is expected to be approximately $28 billion and the cash portion of the Bright House Transaction is approximately $2 billion. In connection with the TWC Transaction, Charter and Liberty entered into an investment agreement, pursuant to which Liberty agreed to invest $4.3 billion in New Charter at the closing of the TWC transactions to partially finance the cash portion of the TWC Transaction consideration. In connection with the Bright House Transaction, Liberty agreed to purchase at the closing of the Bright House Transaction $700 million of New Charter Class A common stock (or, if the mergers are not consummated prior to the completion of the Bright House Transaction, Charter Class A common stock).

Charter expects to finance the remaining cash portion of the purchase price of the TWC Transaction and Bright House Transaction with additional indebtedness.  As discussed in "Recent Events," we have issued subsequent to June 30, 2015, $15.5 billion CCO Safari II, LLC ("CCO Safari II") senior secured notes and $3.8 billion CCO Safari III, LLC ("CCO Safari III") senior secured


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bank loans.  To fund the remaining cash portions of the TWC Transaction and Bright House Transaction, Charter has remaining commitments of approximately $5.2 billion from banks to provide incremental senior secured term loan facilities and senior unsecured notes, as well as an incremental $1.7 billion revolving facility. In addition, the bank commitments provide for a $4.3 billion bridge facility if all TWC stockholders (other than the Liberty Parties) elect the $115 per share cash option, in the event Charter is unable to issue senior unsecured notes in advance of the closing of the TWC Transaction.
 
Comcast Transactions

On April 25, 2014, we entered into a binding definitive agreement (the “Comcast Transactions Agreement”) with Comcast Corporation (“Comcast”), which contemplated the following transactions: (1) an asset purchase, (2) an asset exchange and (3) a contribution and spin-off transaction (collectively, the “Comcast Transactions”). Pursuant to the terms of the Comcast Transactions Agreement, Comcast had the right to terminate the Comcast Transactions Agreement upon termination of the merger agreement among Comcast, TWC and Tango Acquisition Sub, Inc. (the “Comcast Merger Agreement”). On April 24, 2015, Comcast and TWC terminated the Comcast Merger Agreement, and Comcast delivered a notice of termination of the Comcast Transactions Agreement to Charter (the “Termination Notice”).  As a result of the termination, proceeds from the issuance of $3.5 billion aggregate principal amount of CCOH Safari, LLC ("CCOH Safari") notes (the "CCOH Safari Notes") and $3.5 billion aggregate principal amount of CCO Safari, LLC ("CCO Safari") Term G Loans ("Term G Loans"), which were held in escrow and intended to fund the closing of the Comcast Transactions, were utilized to settle the related debt obligation in April 2015.

Overview

Our most significant competitors are direct broadcast satellite providers and certain telephone companies that offer services that provide features and functions similar to our Internet, video and voice services, including in some cases wireless services, and they also offer these services in bundles similar to ours. 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. Some consumers have chosen to receive video over the Internet rather than through pay television services including from us, thereby reducing our video revenues. In the recent past, we have grown revenues by offsetting basic video customer losses with price increases and sales of incremental services such as Internet, video on demand, DVR and HD television. We expect to continue to grow revenues by increasing the number of products in our current customer homes and obtaining new customers with our value offering. In addition, we expect to increase revenues by expanding the sales of services to our commercial customers. However, we cannot assure you that we will be able to grow revenues or maintain our margins at recent historical rates.

Our business plans include goals for increasing customers and revenue. To reach our goals, we actively invest in our network and operations, and improve the quality and value of the products and packages that we offer. We have enhanced our video product by moving to an all-digital platform, offering more HD channels and increasing digital and HD-DVR penetration. We have simplified offers and pricing, and package our products with the objective of bringing more value to new and existing customers than our competitors. As part of our effort to create more value for customers, we focus on driving penetration of our triple play offering, which includes more than 200 HD channels in most of our markets, video on demand, Internet service, and fully-featured voice service. In addition, 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.

Total revenue growth was 8% and 7% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the corresponding periods in 2014, respectively, due to growth in our video, Internet and commercial businesses. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, Adjusted EBITDA was $848 million and $1.6 billion, respectively, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, Adjusted EBITDA was $795 million and $1.6 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 6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the corresponding periods in 2014, respectively, as a result of an increase in residential and commercial revenues offset by increases in programming costs, transition costs and other operating costs. The three and six months ended June 30, 2014 also included $14 million of previously disclosed expense benefits, primarily impacting programming expense, that did not recur in 2015. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, our income from operations was $269 million and $518 million, respectively, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, our income from operations was $236 million and $476 million,


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respectively. In addition to the factors discussed above, income from operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was affected by increases in other operating expenses such as merger and acquisition costs and special charges, net as well as increases in stock compensation expense.

In connection with the TWC Transaction, Bright House Transaction and Comcast Transaction, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 we have incurred approximately $17 million and $38 million in transition costs, respectively, and $28 million and $42 million of capital expenditures related to incremental transition costs, respectively. We also incurred $19 million and $32 million of merger and acquisition costs related to advisory, legal and accounting fees which are reflected in other operating expenses, net for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as well as approximately $26 million and $112 million of interest expense associated with the Term G Loans and CCOH Safari Notes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, which were terminated in April 2015.

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 June 30, 2015 and 2014 for both residential and commercial customers (in thousands except per customer data and footnotes).

 
Approximate as of
 
June 30,
 
2015 (a)
 
2014 (a)
Residential
 
 
 
Video (b)
4,120

 
4,166

Internet (c)
4,961

 
4,568

Voice (d)
2,514

 
2,360

Residential PSUs (e)
11,595

 
11,094

 
 
 
 
Residential Customer Relationships (f)
5,961

 
5,700

Monthly Residential Revenue per Residential Customer (g)
$
113.56

 
$
110.81

 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
 
 
Video (b)(h)
138

 
154

Internet (c)
333

 
282

Voice (d)
200

 
164

Commercial PSUs (e)
671

 
600

 
 
 
 
Commercial Customer Relationships (f)(h)
416

 
385


(a)
We calculate the aging of customer accounts based on the monthly billing cycle for each account. On that basis, as of June 30, 2015 and 2014, customers include approximately 39,400 and 15,400 customers, respectively, whose accounts were over 60 days, approximately 2,000 and 1,300 customers, respectively, whose accounts were over 90 days, and approximately 900 and 700 customers, respectively, whose accounts were over 120 days. The increase in aging of customer accounts over 60 days is primarily related to a third quarter 2014 change in our collections policy consistent with broader cable industry practices.

(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 completed our all-digital transition in 2014, bulk units were supplied with digital set-top boxes adding to our bulk digital upgrade customers.

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



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(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.

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 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K.



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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 June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
$
2,430

 
100
%
 
$
2,259

 
100
%
 
$
4,792

 
100
%
 
$
4,461

 
100
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating costs and expenses (exclusive of items shown separately below)
1,601

 
66
%
 
1,479

 
65
%
 
3,182

 
66
%
 
2,926

 
66
%
Depreciation and amortization
528

 
22
%
 
528

 
23
%
 
1,042

 
22
%
 
1,033

 
23
%
Other operating expenses, net
32

 
1
%
 
16

 
1
%
 
50

 
1
%
 
26

 
1
%
 
2,161

 
89
%
 
2,023

 
90
%
 
4,274

 
89
%
 
3,985

 
89
%
Income from operations
269

 
11
%
 
236

 
10
%
 
518

 
11
%
 
476

 
11
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net
(229
)
 
 
 
(210
)
 
 
 
(518
)
 
 
 
(421
)
 
 
Loss on extinguishment of debt
(128
)
 
 
 

 
 
 
(128
)
 
 
 

 
 
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
1

 
 
 
(6
)
 
 
 
(5
)
 
 
 
(8
)
 
 
 
(356
)
 
 
 
(216
)
 
 
 
(651
)
 
 
 
(429
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
(87
)
 
 
 
20

 
 
 
(133
)
 
 
 
47

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax expense
(35
)
 
 
 
(65
)
 
 
 
(70
)
 
 
 
(129
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(122
)
 
 
 
$
(45
)
 
 
 
$
(203
)
 
 
 
$
(82
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LOSS PER COMMON SHARE, BASIC AND DILUTED:
$
(1.09
)
 
 
 
$
(0.42
)
 
 
 
$
(1.82
)
 
 
 
$
(0.77
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted
111,783,504

 
 
 
107,975,937

 
 
 
111,719,914

 
 
 
107,211,813

 
 

Revenues. Total revenue grew $171 million or 8% for the three months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2014. Total revenue grew $331 million or 7% for the six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2014. 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 video customers.
    


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

 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015 over 2014
 
Revenues
 
% of Revenues
 
Revenues
 
% of Revenues
 
Change
 
% Change
Video
$
1,148

 
47
%
 
$
1,110

 
49
%
 
$
38

 
3
 %
Internet
743

 
31
%
 
638

 
28
%
 
105

 
17
 %
Voice
135

 
6
%
 
145

 
6
%
 
(10
)
 
(7
)%
Commercial
278

 
11
%
 
244

 
11
%
 
34

 
14
 %
Advertising sales
79

 
3
%
 
79

 
3
%
 

 
(1
)%
Other
47

 
2
%
 
43

 
2
%
 
4

 
11
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
2,430

 
100
%
 
$
2,259

 
100
%
 
$
171

 
8
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015 over 2014
 
Revenues
 
% of Revenues
 
Revenues
 
% of Revenues
 
Change
 
% Change
Video
$
2,277

 
48
%
 
$
2,200

 
49
%
 
$
77

 
4
 %
Internet
1,460

 
30
%
 
1,254

 
28
%
 
206

 
16
 %
Voice
269

 
6
%
 
295

 
7
%
 
(26
)
 
(9
)%
Commercial
547

 
11
%
 
478

 
11
%
 
69

 
14
 %
Advertising sales
145

 
3
%
 
147

 
3
%
 
(2
)
 
(1
)%
Other
94

 
2
%
 
87

 
2
%
 
7

 
8
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
4,792

 
100
%
 
$
4,461

 
100
%
 
$
331

 
7
 %

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 46,000 from June 30, 2014 to June 30, 2015.

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

 
 
Three months ended
June 30, 2015
compared to
three months ended
June 30, 2014
Increase / (Decrease)
 
Six months ended
June 30, 2015
compared to
six months ended
June 30, 2014
Increase / (Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
Incremental video services, price adjustments and bundle revenue allocation
 
$
43

 
$
91

Increase in premium, video on demand and pay-per-view
 
7

 
10

Decrease in basic video customers
 
(12
)
 
(24
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
38

 
$
77




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Residential Internet customers grew by 393,000 customers from June 30, 2014 to June 30, 2015. The increase in Internet revenues from our residential customers is attributable to the following (dollars in millions):

 
 
Three months ended
June 30, 2015
compared to
three months ended
June 30, 2014
Increase / (Decrease)
 
Six months ended
June 30, 2015
compared to
six months ended
June 30, 2014
Increase / (Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
Increase in residential Internet customers
 
$
57

 
$
114

Service level changes and price adjustments
 
48

 
92

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
105

 
$
206


Residential voice customers grew by 154,000 customers from June 30, 2014 to June 30, 2015. The decrease in voice revenues from our residential customers is attributable to the following (dollars in millions):

 
 
Three months ended
June 30, 2015
compared to
three months ended
June 30, 2014
Increase / (Decrease)
 
Six months ended
June 30, 2015
compared to
six months ended
June 30, 2014
Increase / (Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
Price adjustments and bundle revenue allocation
 
$
(18
)
 
$
(43
)
Increase in residential voice customers
 
8

 
17

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
(10
)
 
$
(26
)

Commercial revenues consist primarily of revenues from services provided to our commercial customers. Commercial PSUs increased 71,000 from June 30, 2014 to June 30, 2015. The increase in commercial revenues is attributable to the following (dollars in millions):

 
 
Three months ended
June 30, 2015
compared to
three months ended
June 30, 2014
Increase / (Decrease)
 
Six months ended
June 30, 2015
compared to
six months ended
June 30, 2014
Increase / (Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
Sales to small-to-medium sized business customers
 
$
26

 
$
53

Carrier site customers
 
4

 
9

Other
 
4

 
7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
34

 
$
69


Advertising sales revenues consist primarily of revenues from commercial advertising customers, programmers and other vendors. Advertising sales revenues remained relatively constant during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the corresponding periods in 2014.

Other revenues consist of home shopping, late payment fees, wire maintenance fees and other miscellaneous revenues. Other revenues increased $4 million and $7 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the corresponding periods in 2014, respectively, as a result of an increase in processing fees.



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Operating costs and expenses. The increases in our operating costs and expenses, exclusive of items shown separately in the condensed consolidated statements of operations, are attributable to the following (dollars in millions):

 
 
Three months ended
June 30, 2015
compared to
three months ended
June 30, 2014
Increase / (Decrease)
 
Six months ended
June 30, 2015
compared to
six months ended
June 30, 2014
Increase / (Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
Programming
 
$
64

 
$
124

Franchises, regulatory and connectivity
 
2

 
2

Costs to service customers
 

 
20

Marketing
 

 
3

Transition costs
 
17

 
38

Other
 
39

 
69

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
122

 
$
256


Programming costs were approximately $671 million and $607 million, representing 42% and 41% of total operating costs and expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and were $1.3 billion and $1.2 billion, representing 42% and 41% of total operating costs and expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Programming costs consist primarily of costs paid to programmers for basic, digital, premium, video on demand, 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, broader carriage of certain networks as a result of our all-digital initiative and the introduction of new networks to Charter's video offering as well as 2014 expense benefits not recurring in 2015. 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 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2014 was primarily the result of our larger customer base and higher spending on labor to deliver improved products and service levels.

Transition costs represent costs incurred as a result of the TWC Transaction, Bright House Transaction and Comcast Transactions. The Comcast Transactions were terminated in April 2015. See Note 2 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contained in “Item 1. Financial Statements” for more information.



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

 
 
Three months ended
June 30, 2015
compared to
three months ended
June 30, 2014
Increase / (Decrease)
 
Six months ended
June 30, 2015
compared to
six months ended
June 30, 2014
Increase / (Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
Administrative labor
 
$
11

 
$
18

Stock compensation expense
 
4

 
11

Bad debt expense
 
4

 
9

Advertising sales expense
 
4

 
8

Commercial sales expense
 
2

 
7

Property tax and insurance
 
8

 
6

Other
 
6

 
10

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
39

 
$
69


The increase in administrative labor for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the corresponding periods in 2014 relates primarily to increases in the number of employees. The increase in bad debt expense is primarily related to a third quarter change in our collections policy.

Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense remained relatively constant for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2014 and increased by $9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the corresponding period in 2014 primarily representing depreciation on more recent capital expenditures, 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
June 30, 2015
compared to
three months ended
June 30, 2014
Increase / (Decrease)
 
Six months ended
June 30, 2015
compared to
six months ended
June 30, 2014
Increase / (Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
Merger and acquisitions costs
 
$
5

 
$
15

Special charges, net
 
7

 
5

Loss on sale of assets, net
 
4

 
4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
16

 
$
24


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 $19 million and $97 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the corresponding periods in 2014 as a result of approximately $26 million and $112 million, respectively, of interest expense associated with the Term G Loans and the CCOH Safari Notes that were fully repaid in April 2015.

Loss on extinguishment of debt. Loss on extinguishment of debt of $128 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was recorded primarily as a result of the repurchase of a portion of CCO Holdings, LLC ("CCO Holdings") notes. In addition, the CCOH Safari Notes and Term G Loans were repaid with proceeds held in escrow. For more information, see Note 5 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contained in “Item 1. Financial Statements” for more information.

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 gains of $1 million and losses of $5 million during the three and


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six months ended June 30, 2015 and losses of $6 million and $8 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, which represents the amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss for interest rate derivative instruments no longer designated as hedges for accounting purposes and 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 decreased $30 million and $59 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the corresponding periods in 2014 primarily due to a reduction in tax amortization for fully amortized intangible assets that are indefinite life for book purposes. Income tax expense was recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 primarily through increases in deferred tax liabilities related to our investment in Charter Holdco and certain of our indirect subsidiaries, in addition to $3 million and $4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, and $3 million and $5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, of current federal and state income tax expense.  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 including impacts of restructuring (including the deemed liquidation of Charter Holdco) and future financing transactions. The ultimate impact on the tax provision of 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 increased from $45 million and $82 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, to $122 million and $203 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, primarily as a result of the factors described above.

Loss per common share. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the corresponding periods in 2014, net loss per common share increased by $0.67 and $1.05, respectively, primarily 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 $76 million and $58 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $152 million and $122 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.



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Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(122
)
 
$
(45
)
 
$
(203
)
 
$
(82
)
Plus: Interest expense, net
229

 
210

 
518

 
421

Income tax expense
35

 
65

 
70

 
129

Depreciation and amortization
528

 
528

 
1,042

 
1,033

Stock compensation expense
19

 
15

 
38

 
27

Loss on extinguishment of debt
128

 

 
128

 

(Gain) loss on derivative instruments, net
(1
)
 
6

 
5

 
8

Other, net
32

 
16

 
50

 
26

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted EBITDA
$
848

 
$
795

 
$
1,648

 
$
1,562

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash flows from operating activities
$
531

 
$
632

 
$
1,059

 
$
1,209

Less: Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(432
)
 
(570
)
 
(783
)
 
(1,109
)
Change in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures
59

 
8

 
(17
)
 
44

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Free cash flow
$
158

 
$
70

 
$
259

 
$
144


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 July 2015, CCO Safari II, LLC ("CCO Safari II"), our wholly owned subsidiary, closed on transactions in which it issued $15.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes comprised of $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.579% senior secured notes due 2020, $3.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.464% senior secured notes due 2022, $4.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.908% senior secured notes due 2025, $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.384% senior secured notes due 2035, $3.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.484% senior secured notes due 2045 and $500 million aggregate principal amount of 6.834% senior notes due 2055 (collectively, the “CCO Safari II Notes”). The net proceeds from the issuance of the CCO Safari II Notes were deposited into an escrow account and will be used to partially finance the TWC Transaction as well as for general corporate purposes. The release of the proceeds to us is subject to satisfaction of certain conditions, including the closing of the TWC Transaction. Upon release of the proceeds, CCO Safari II will merge into Charter Operating and the CCO Safari II Notes will become obligations of Charter Operating and Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp.

In July 2015, Charter Operating entered into a new term loan H facility ("Term H Loan") and a new term loan I facility ("Term I Loan") totaling an aggregate principal amount of $3.8 billion pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement (collectively, the "New Term Loan Facilities"). The Term H Loan was issued at a principal amount of $1.0 billion and matures in 2021. Pricing on the Term H Loan was set at LIBOR plus 2.50% with a LIBOR floor of 0.75% and issued at a price of 99.75% of the aggregate principal amount. The Term I Loan was issued at a principal amount of $2.8 billion and matures in 2023. Pricing on the Term I Loan was set at LIBOR plus 2.75% with a LIBOR floor of 0.75% and issued at a price of 99.75% of the aggregate principal amount. The New Term Loan Facilities form a portion of the debt financing to be used to fund the cash portion of the TWC Transaction. Charter Operating will assign all of its obligations with respect to the New Term Loan Facilities and will transfer all of the proceeds from the New Term Loan Facilities to CCO Safari III, which is considered a Non-Recourse Subsidiary under the Credit Agreement, and CCO Safari III will place the funds in escrow pending the closing of the TWC Transaction, at which time, subject to certain conditions, Charter Operating will re-assume the obligations in respect of the New Term Loan Facilities under the Credit Agreement.



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Overview of Our Contractual Obligations and Liquidity

We have significant amounts of debt. The accreted amount of our debt as of June 30, 2015 was $13.9 billion, consisting of $3.4 billion of credit facility debt and $10.5 billion of high-yield notes. Our business requires significant cash to fund principal and interest payments on our debt.  As of June 30, 2015, $32 million of our long-term debt matures in 2015, $93 million in 2016, $102 million in 2017, $613 million in 2018, $627 million in 2019 and $12.5 billion thereafter. As of December 31, 2014, as shown in our annual report on Form 10-K, we had other contractual obligations, including interest on our debt, totaling $9.3 billion.

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. Free cash flow was $158 million and $259 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, and $70 million and $144 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. As of June 30, 2015, the amount available under our credit facilities was approximately $1.1 billion. 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 the Charter Communications Operating, LLC ("Charter Operating") 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 acquisitions, including the TWC Transaction and Bright House Transaction, dispositions or system swaps, or that any such transactions will be material to our operations or results.
    
Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow increased $88 million from $70 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 to $158 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, and increased $115 million from $144 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 to $259 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively. The increases were due to the following.

 
 
Three months ended
June 30, 2015
compared to
three months ended
June 30, 2014
 
Six months ended
June 30, 2015
compared to
six months ended
June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
Decrease in capital expenditures
 
$
138

 
$
326

Increase in Adjusted EBITDA
 
53

 
86

Changes in working capital, excluding change in accrued interest
 
23

 
(134
)
Increase in cash paid for interest
 
(114
)
 
(144
)
Other, net
 
(12
)
 
(19
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
88

 
$
115


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 June 30, 2015, there was no default under any of these indentures or credit facilities and each subsidiary met its applicable leverage ratio tests based on June 30, 2015 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


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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 parent company 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 $30 million and $3 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. We also held $7.1 billion in restricted cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2014.

Operating Activities. Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $150 million from $1.2 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2014 to $1.1 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2015, primarily due to a $144 million increase in cash paid for interest. The increase in cash paid for interest is primarily due to the Term G Loans and the CCOH Safari Notes that were fully repaid in April 2015 upon termination of the Comcast Transactions.

Investing Activities. Net cash provided by investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was $6.2 billion and net cash used in investing activities was $1.1 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The increase in cash provided is primarily due to the repayment of $7.1 billion of net proceeds held in escrow related to the CCOH Safari Notes and Term G Loans upon the termination of the Comcast Transactions and a decrease in capital expenditures.  

Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities was $7.3 billion and $155 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The increase in cash used was primarily due to the repayment of $7.1 billion of net proceeds held in escrow related to the CCOH Safari Notes and Term G Loans upon the termination of the Comcast Transactions.

Capital Expenditures

We have significant ongoing capital expenditure requirements.  Capital expenditures were $432 million and $570 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $783 million and $1.1 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The decrease was driven by the completion of our all-digital transition in 2014 offset by higher product development investments and incremental transition capital expenditures incurred in connection with the TWC Transaction, Bright House Transaction and Comcast Transactions. See the table below for more details.
 
We currently expect 2015 capital expenditures to be approximately $1.7 billion excluding transition costs related to acquisitions. We anticipate 2015 capital expenditures to be driven by growth in residential and commercial customers along with further spend related to product development. The actual amount of our capital expenditures in 2015 will depend on a number of factors including the pace of transition planning to service a larger customer base upon closing of the TWC Transaction and Bright House Transaction and growth rates of both our residential and commercial businesses.

Our capital expenditures are funded primarily from cash flows from operating activities and borrowings on our credit facility. In addition, our accrued liabilities related to capital expenditures decreased by $17 million and increased by $44 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.



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The following table presents our major capital expenditures categories in accordance with NCTA disclosure guidelines for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014. 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 June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Customer premise equipment (a)
$
135

 
$
297

 
$
285

 
$
626

Scalable infrastructure (b)
118

 
107

 
193

 
194

Line extensions (c)
48

 
41

 
87

 
81

Upgrade/rebuild (d)
33

 
51

 
56

 
84

Support capital (e)
98

 
74

 
162

 
124

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total capital expenditures (f)
$
432

 
$
570

 
$
783

 
$
1,109


(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 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 include $28 million and $42 million related to the TWC Transaction, Bright House Transaction and Comcast Transactions. Total capital expenditures include $134 million and $253 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, related to our all-digital transition. Total capital expenditures also include $65 million and $116 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, and $63 million and $122 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, related to commercial services.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

See Note 16 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contained in “Item 1. Financial Statements” for a discussion of recently issued accounting standards.

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. We do not hold or issue derivative instruments for speculative trading purposes. For more information, see Note 7 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contained in “Item 1. Financial Statements.”
      
As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the accreted value of our debt was approximately $13.9 billion and $21.0 billion, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, the accreted value of our debt included $7.0 billion of debt that was fully repaid in April 2015 upon receiving the Termination Notice of the Comcast Transactions.  For more information, see Note 2 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contained in “Item 1. Financial Statements.” As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the weighted average interest rate on the credit facility debt, including the effects of our interest rate swap agreements, was approximately 3.3% and 3.8%, respectively, and the weighted average interest rate on the high-yield notes was approximately 5.9% and 6.2%, respectively, resulting in a blended weighted average interest rate of 5.2% and 5.4%, respectively. The interest rate on approximately 84% and 72% of the total principal amount of our debt was effectively fixed, including the effects of our interest rate swap agreements as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Excluding $7.0 billion of debt which


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was fully repaid in April 2015, the interest rate on 82% of the total principal amount of our debt was effectively fixed, including the effects of our interest rate swap agreements, as of December 31, 2014.
  
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 June 30, 2015 (dollars in millions):

 
2015
 
2016
 
2017
 
2018
 
2019
 
Thereafter
 
Total
 
Fair Value
Debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed Rate
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
600

 
$
9,950

 
$
10,550

 
$
10,608

Average Interest Rate
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
7.00
%
 
5.81
%
 
5.88
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Variable Rate
$
32

 
$
93

 
$
102

 
$
613

 
$
27

 
$
2,525

 
$
3,392

 
$
3,351

Average Interest Rate
2.63
%
 
3.09
%
 
3.86
%
 
4.29
%
 
4.44
%
 
5.25
%
 
4.84
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Rate Instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Variable to Fixed Rate
$

 
$
250

 
$
850

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,100

 
$
18

Average Pay Rate
%
 
3.89
%
 
3.84
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
3.86
%
 
 
Average Receive Rate
%
 
3.59
%
 
4.29
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
4.13
%
 
 

As of June 30, 2015, we had $1.1 billion in notional amounts of interest rate derivative instruments outstanding. 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 of the interest rate derivative instruments 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 June 30, 2015 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 second quarter of 2015 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II

Item 1.     Legal Proceedings.

Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 includes "Legal Proceedings" under Item 3 of Part I. Other than as described below, there have been no material changes from the legal proceedings described in our Form 10-K.

As described in our Preliminary Proxy Statement filed June 26, 2015, as amended July 28, 2015, in connection with the formerly proposed Comcast-TWC merger, eight putative class action complaints were filed on behalf of purported TWC stockholders in the New York Supreme Court (the “NY Actions”) and the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware. These complaints named as defendants TWC, the members of the TWC board of directors, Comcast and Comcast’s merger subsidiary. The complaints generally alleged, among other things, that the members of the TWC board of directors breached their fiduciary duties to TWC stockholders during merger negotiations and by entering into the merger agreement and approving the merger, and that Comcast aided and abetted such breaches of fiduciary duties. The complaints further alleged that the joint proxy statement/prospectus filed by Comcast with the SEC on March 20, 2014 was misleading or omitted certain material information. The complaints sought, among other relief, compensatory damages in an unspecified amount, injunctive relief and costs and fees. The parties entered into a settlement agreement, conditioned on the consummation of the Comcast-TWC merger. Now that the Comcast-TWC merger agreement has been terminated, the settlement is no longer operative, although the plaintiffs have the right to petition the court for the award of attorneys’ fees and TWC has the right to oppose that application.

Following the announcement of the mergers on May 26, 2015, on June 29, 2015, the parties in the NY Actions filed a stipulation agreeing that plaintiffs could file a Second Consolidated Class Action Complaint (the “Second Amended Complaint”), and dismissing with prejudice Comcast and Tango Acquisition Sub, Inc. After the court so ordered the stipulation, the plaintiffs in the NY Actions filed the Second Amended Complaint on July 1, 2015. The Second Amended Complaint names as defendants TWC, the members of the TWC board of directors, Charter and the merger subsidiaries. The Second Amended Complaint generally alleges, among other things, that the members of the TWC board of directors breached their fiduciary duties to TWC stockholders during the Charter merger negotiations and by entering into the merger agreement and approving the mergers, and that Charter and its subsidiaries aided and abetted such breaches of fiduciary duties. The complaint seeks, among other relief, injunctive relief enjoining the stockholder vote on the mergers, unspecified declaratory and equitable relief, compensatory damages in an unspecified amount, and costs and fees.

TWC, the TWC board of directors, Charter and the merger subsidiaries intend to defend vigorously any litigation filed.

Item 1A.     Risk Factors.

Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 includes “Risk Factors” under Item 1A of Part I. Our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 includes “Risk Factors” under Item 1A of Part II. Additionally, our Preliminary Proxy Statement filed June 26, 2015, as amended July 28, 2015, includes “Risk Factors” related to the transactions with TWC, Bright House and Liberty.

Other than risks set forth in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 under "Risk Related to the Transactions" that no longer apply as a result of the termination of the Comcast Transactions, there have been no material changes from the risk factors described in our Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or in our Preliminary Proxy Statement.



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

(C) Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer

The following table presents Charter's purchases of equity securities completed during the second quarter of 2015.





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
April 1 - 30, 2015
6,887 (1)
$
188.75

N/A
N/A
May 1 - 31, 2015
29,927 (1)
$
184.26

N/A
N/A
June 1 - 30, 2015
1,668 (1)
$
178.53

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.

See Exhibit Index.


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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: August 4, 2015
 
 
 
Chief Accounting Officer



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Exhibit Index
Exhibit
 
Description
 
 
 
2.1
 
Agreement and Plan of Mergers, dated as of May 23, 2015, among Time Warner Cable Inc., Charter Communications, Inc., CCH I, LLC, Nina Corporation I, Inc., Nina Company II, LLC and Nina Company III, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the current report on Form 8-K filed by Charter Communications, Inc. on May 29, 2015 (File No. 001-33664)).
2.2
 
Amendment No. 1 to the Contribution Agreement, dated May 23, 2015, by and among Advance/Newhouse Partnership, A/NPC Holdings LLC, Charter Communications, Inc., CCH I, LLC and Charter Communications Holdings, LLC(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the current report on Form 8-K filed by Charter Communications, Inc. on May 29, 2015 (File No. 001-33664)).
4.1
 
Second Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement, dated May 23, 2015, by and among Charter Communications, Inc., CCH I, LLC, Liberty Broadband Corporation and Advance/Newhouse Partnership (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the registration statement on Form S-4 filed by CCH I, LLC on June 26, 2015 (File No. 333-205240)).
4.2
 
Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 21, 2015, among CCO Holdings, LLC, CCO Holdings Capital Corp., Charter Communications, Inc., as guarantor, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the current report on Form 8-K filed by Charter Communications, Inc. on April 22, 2015 (File No. 001-33664)).
4.3
 
Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 21, 2015, among CCO Holdings, LLC, CCO Holdings Capital Corp., Charter Communications, Inc., as guarantor, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the current report on Form 8-K filed by Charter Communications, Inc. on April 22, 2015 (File No. 001-33664)).
4.4
 
Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 21, 2015, among CCO Holdings, LLC, CCO Holdings Capital Corp., Charter Communications, Inc., as guarantor, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the current report on Form 8-K filed by Charter Communications, Inc. on April 22, 2015 (File No. 001-33664)).
10.1
 
Contribution Agreement, dated May 23, 2015, by and among Liberty Broadband Corporation, Liberty Interactive Corporation, Charter Communications, Inc., CCH I, LLC and Nina Corporation I, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the current report on Form 8-K filed by Charter Communications, Inc. on May 29, 2015 (File No. 001-33664))
10.2
 
Investment Agreement, dated May 23, 2015, by and among Charter Communications, Inc., CCH I, LLC and Liberty Broadband Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the current report on Form 8-K filed by Charter Communications, Inc. on May 29, 2015 (File No. 001-33664)).
10.3
 
Exchange and Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of April 21, 2015 relating to the 5.125% Senior Notes due 2023, among CCO Holdings, LLC, CCO Holdings Capital Corp., Charter Communications, Inc., as guarantor, and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, as representatives of the several Purchasers (as defined therein) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the current report on Form 8-K filed by Charter Communications, Inc. on April 22, 2015 (File No. 001-33664)).
10.4
 
Exchange and Registration Rights Agreement relating to the 5.375% Senior Notes due 2025, dated as of April 21, 2015, among CCO Holdings, LLC, CCO Holdings Capital Corp., Charter Communications, Inc., as guarantor, and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, as representatives of the several Purchasers (as defined therein) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the current report on Form 8-K filed by Charter Communications, Inc. on April 22, 2015 (File No. 001-33664)).
10.5
 
Exchange and Registration Rights Agreement relating to the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2027, dated as of April 21, 2015, among CCO Holdings, LLC, CCO Holdings Capital Corp., Charter Communications, Inc., as guarantor, and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, as representatives of the several Purchasers (as defined therein) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the current report on Form 8-K filed by Charter Communications, Inc. on April 22, 2015 (File No. 001-33664)).
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).

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The following financial statements from Charter Communications, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 4, 2015, 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.
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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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