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): October 22, 2002
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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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)
ITEM 5. OTHER ITEMS
On October 22, 2002, Charter Communications, Inc. issued a press release announcing that David G. Barford, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, is on paid leave status. Carl Vogel, Charter's President and Chief Executive Officer, has assumed Mr. Barford's responsibilities on an interim basis.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
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Exhibit |
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99.1 |
99.1 Press release dated October 22, 2002. * |
* 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.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.,
Registrant
Dated: October 22, 2002
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By: /s/ Kent D. Kalkwarf Name: Kent D. Kalkwarf Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
Description |
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99.1 |
99.1 Press release dated October 22, 2002. |
NEWS
FOR RELEASE: Tuesday, October 22, 2002
ST. LOUIS - Charter Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHTR) today announced that David G. Barford, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, is on paid leave status. Carl Vogel, Charter's President and Chief Executive Officer, has assumed Mr. Barford's responsibilities on an interim basis.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc., A Wired World Company(tm), is among the
nation's largest broadband communications companies, currently serving more than
6.7 million customers in 40 states. Charter provides a full range of advanced
broadband services to the home, including cable television on an advanced
digital video programming platform marketed under Charter Digital Cable® and
high-speed Internet access marketed under the Charter Pipeline® brand.
Commercial high-speed data, video and Internet solutions are provided under the
Charter Business Networks(tm) brand. Advertising sales and production services
are sold under the Charter Media(tm) brand. More information about Charter can
be found at www.charter.com <http://www.charter.com>.
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CONTACT:
David Andersen
314/543-2213
dandersen@chartercom.com