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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 1, 2011
Charter Communications, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
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001-33664
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43-1857213
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
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12405 Powerscourt Drive
St. Louis, Missouri 63131
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(314) 965-0555
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.
On April 1, 2011, Charter Communications, Inc. announced the resignation of Gregory L. Doody, Executive Vice President, Programming and Legal Affairs. The press release announcing Mr. Doody’s resignation is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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Press release announcing Mr. Doody’s resignation.*
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* filed herewith
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Charter Communications, Inc. has duly caused this Current Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: April 1, 2011
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By:/s/ Kevin D. Howard
Name: Kevin D. Howard
Title: Senior Vice President-Finance, Controller and
Chief Accounting Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description
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Press release announcing Mr. Doody’s resignation.*
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* filed herewith
NEWS
FOR RELEASE: April 1, 2011
Charter Announces Resignation of Executive Vice President, Programming and Legal Affairs
Gregory L. Doody to Return to Restructuring Practice
St. Louis, Missouri – Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced that Gregory L. Doody, Executive Vice President, Programming and Legal Affairs, has resigned to return to his restructuring advisory practice, Dumaine Advisors, LLC. Doody, who has worked with Charter since 2008, guided the Company through a successful financial restructuring in 2008 and 2009. He will remain with the company through a transition period.
“I would like to thank Greg for his tireless efforts and numerous contributions during the restructuring process, while at the same time leading our legal, regulatory and government relations teams,” said Mike Lovett, Charter’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “His skills have been a great asset to the company and we wish him much success in his future endeavors.”
"I have the utmost respect for Mike Lovett and the outstanding senior leadership team he has assembled. Under his leadership, I have every confidence that Charter will enjoy a very bright future," said Doody. "I am proud of what the Charter team has accomplished over the last several years, and, with Charter now on solid footing, I am ready to return to the restructuring arena and use my skills to assist other companies.”
Doody has led successful in-court and out-of-court restructurings for large corporations, including Charter, Calpine Corporation and HealthSouth Corporation. Prior to joining Charter in 2008, Doody served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Calpine Corporation since 2006. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of HealthSouth.
About Charter
Charter is a leading broadband communications company and the fourth-largest cable operator in the United States. Charter provides a full range of advanced broadband services, including advanced Charter TVTM video entertainment programming, Charter InternetTM access, and Charter PhoneTM. Charter Business® similarly provides scalable, tailored, and cost-effective broadband communications solutions to business organizations, such as business-to-business Internet access, data networking, business telephone, video and music entertainment services, and wireless backhaul. Charter's advertising sales and production services are sold under the Charter Media® brand. More information about Charter can be found at charter.com.
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