Charter Communications

Charter wins PURA approval for Cox deal, pledges to maintain CT HQ

A state regulator on Tuesday approved Charter Communications Inc.’s acquisition of Cox Communications Inc.’s Connecticut subsidiaries, clearing a major state hurdle for a deal that would create the nation’s largest cable and broadband provider by subscriber count.

Charter’s Spectrum News to acquire New England Cable News from NBC Universal

Spectrum News, a subsidiary of Stamford-based Charter Communications Inc., has agreed to buy New England Cable News...

Major CT employer’s workforce shrank by about 2,600 jobs in 2025, annual report shows

Charter Communications reported a workforce decline of roughly 2,600 employees last year, reflecting an overall headcount drop following previously reported layoffs.

🔒Charter Comm. approves new employment agreement for CEO Winfrey, executive equity awards tied to Cox deal

The Stamford-based company's board has approved a new deal for CEO Christopher L. Winfrey that extends his contract through December 2028.

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WSJ: Charter Communications to cut 1,200 jobs, including at Stamford HQ

The layoffs, representing just over 1% of its roughly 95,000 employees, will affect corporate and back-office roles at Charter’s Stamford headquarters.

🔒Charter eyes $2B debt issuance as Cox merger looms

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, such as debt repayment, stock repurchases and related fees, the company said.

🔒Charter receives stockholder approval for Cox Communications deal; Merger expected in mid‑2026

Stamford-based Charter Communications said its shareholders overwhelmingly approved the proposals needed to finalize its planned combination with Cox Communications.

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