Charter Communications (CHTR) risk factors, FY2024 10-K

Risks Related to Our Business

1. 01We operate in a very competitive business environment, which affects our ability to attract and retain customers and can adversely affect our business, operations and financial results
2. 02Various events could disrupt or result in unauthorized access to our networks, information systems or properties and could impair our operating activities and negatively impact our reputation and financial results
3. 03Any failure to respond to technological developments and meet customer demand for new products and services could adversely affect our ability to compete effectively
4. 04Our business may be adversely affected if we cannot continue to license or enforce the intellectual property rights on which our business depends
5. 05We may not have the ability to pass on to our customers all of the increases in programming costs, which could adversely affect our cash flow and operating margins
6. 06Issues related to the development and use of AI could give rise to legal or regulatory action, damage our reputation or otherwise materially harm our business
7. 07Our exposure to the economic conditions of our current and potential customers, vendors and third parties could adversely affect our cash flow, results of operations and financial condition
8. 08If we are unable to retain key employees, our ability to manage our business could be adversely affected

Risks Related to Our Indebtedness

1. 09We have a significant amount of debt and expect to incur significant additional debt, including secured debt, in the future, which could adversely affect our financial condition and our ability to react to changes in our business
2. 10The agreements and instruments governing our debt contain restrictions and limitations that could significantly affect our ability to operate our business, as well as significantly affect our liquidity

Risks Related to Ownership Position of Liberty Broadband Corporation and Advance/Newhouse Partnership

1. 11Liberty Broadband and A/N have governance rights that give them influence over corporate transactions and other matters

Risks Related to Regulatory and Legislative Matters

1. 12Our business is subject to extensive governmental legislation and regulation, which could adversely affect our business
2. 13Changes to the existing legal and regulatory framework under which we operate or the regulatory programs in which we or our competitors participate could adversely affect our business
3. 14Tax legislation and administrative initiatives or challenges to our tax and fee positions could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition
4. 15Our cable system franchises are subject to non-renewal or termination and are non-exclusive. The failure to renew a franchise or the grant of additional franchises in one or more service areas could adversely affect our business

Risks Related to the Liberty Broadband Combination

1. 16The combination is subject to conditions, some or all of which may not be satisfied, or completed on a timely basis, if at all. Failure to complete the combination could have material adverse effects on us
2. 17We are subject to contractual restrictions while the combination is pending, which could adversely affect our business and operations
3. 18The announcement and pendency of the combination could divert the attention of management and cause disruptions in our business, which could have an adverse effect on our business and financial results
4. 19We will incur direct and indirect costs as a result of the combination
5. 20If repurchases of Liberty Broadband’s shares of Charter Class A common stock during the pendency of the combination are not consummated on the agreed terms, or otherwise fail to meet the intended objectives, there could be adverse effects on the companies and the combination
6. 21Charter may fail to realize all of the anticipated benefits of the combination or those benefits may take longer to realize than expected
7. 22The combination raises other risks