On the last day of June I wrote an article about Liberty Broadband (NASDAQ: LBRDA ) and its pending merger with Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR ) - which is not to be confused with Charter’s other pending merger withMax Greve is a graduate of Northwestern University with a quadruple major in History, Economics, Political Science, and International Studies. Max is a full-time writer and in addition to stock market trends also writes articles on government, current events, macroeconomic trends, and last ...

Comscore Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR) shares surged after the company announced a recapitalization agreement with major preferred shareholders: Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR), Liberty Broadband Corporation (NASDAQ: LBRDK), and an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management. The deal is designed to simplify Comscore’s balance sheet, cut dividend obligations, and strengthen its market position. It is subject to stockholder approval, including a separate vote by unaffiliated common shareholders. An independent ...

Reduces Senior Capital, Eliminates Preferred Dividend Burden, and Enhances Alignment Between StockholdersRESTON, Va., Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comscore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, today announced a signed recapitalization transaction (the "Recapitalization") with its preferred stockholders: Charter Communications, Liberty Broadband Corporation, and an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management. The transaction reduces the a ...

Core Viewpoint - Charter Communications is acquiring Cox Communications for $21.9 billion, aiming to strengthen its position against streaming services and mobile carriers in the US cable and broadband market [1][2]. Group 1: Merger Details - The merger is valued at $21.9 billion, with Charter assuming approximately $12.6 billion of Cox's net debt, resulting in an enterprise value of about $34.5 billion [5]. - The combined company will rebrand as Cox Communications within a year, with Charter's Spectrum brand being used in Cox markets [6]. - Cox Enterprises will hold a 23% stake in the merged entity, with its CEO Alex Taylor serving as chairman [5][8]. Group 2: Strategic Implications - The merger will enable Charter to better bundle broadband and mobile services, enhancing its competitiveness against wireless providers like T-Mobile [2]. - Charter's strategy of integrating internet, TV, and mobile services into customizable packages has proven effective, as evidenced by beating quarterly revenue estimates [4]. - The combination is expected to enhance innovation and provide competitively priced products, according to Charter's CEO Chris Winfrey [5][10]. Group 3: Historical Context - Charter and Cox had previously discussed a merger in 2013, but the plan was shelved until recent speculation was reignited by comments from cable billionaire John Malone [7]. - The acquisition of Cox follows Charter's earlier agreement to buy Liberty Broadband, indicating a trend of consolidation in the cable industry [9].