Liberty Broadband Corp sold (to issuer) $1.3M of CHTR (indirect holdings)

California’s CPUC approved the $34.5 billion Charter Communications and Cox Communications merger, with conditions tied to settlement agreements and customer protections. The FCC approved in February. The deal could close next week, creating a company with about 70 million premises and 37 million customers. Analysts estimate Cox will be 18% of revenue and 19% of EBITDA before synergies.

California’s CPUC approved Charter Communications’ merger with Cox California Telecom, subject to two settlement agreements with consumer groups and additional conditions. The decision cites public-interest benefits including consumer protections, affordability, broadband expansion, and digital equity, plus oversight and PEG access commitments.

California approved Charter Communications’ (CHTR) $34.5B acquisition of Cox Communications, according to the California Public Utilities Commission. The regulator cleared the deal subject to two settlements, and the merger is expected to close next week.

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Charter Communications is nearing California PUC approval for its $34.5B purchase of Cox Enterprises, with a vote scheduled next week. Activists are urging stronger conditions on low-income broadband affordability, disaster response, and diversity and equity commitments. Charter says it will invest at least $275M in network upgrades and $30M in outreach, and the FCC previously approved the deal with DEI safeguards.

Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) priced $4.75 billion of senior secured notes via subsidiaries CCO and CCO Capital. It issued $1.75B due 2032 at 6.050%, $1.0B due 2034 at 6.600%, $1.0B due 2036 at 6.950%, and $1.0B due 2056 at 7.850%. Net proceeds fund the Cox acquisition cash consideration and general corporate purposes, including debt repayment. Closing expected Aug. 18, 2026.