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Charter Communications (CHTR) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 31, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). CFO Jessica Fischer resigns effective October 15, 2026, to pursue another opportunity.
Charter Communications 8-K event analysis
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- CFO Jessica Fischer resigns effective October 15, 2026, to pursue another opportunity
- Fischer remains through the September 30 quarterly close, supporting financial-reporting continuity
- Company cited no disagreement and maintained its financial outlook and policies
- Kevin Howard appointed interim CFO, principal financial officer, and principal accounting officer
- Howard brings tenure since 2002 and prior interim CFO experience from August 1–October 31, 2010
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- No substantive business, financial, operational, or market disclosure in the provided text
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- CFO Jessica Fischer departing October 15, 2026 for another professional opportunity
- Kevin Howard, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, appointed interim CFO effective October 15
- Comprehensive search for permanent CFO begins immediately, creating leadership succession uncertainty
- Charter maintained previously provided financial outlook and financial policy
- Howard’s prior interim CFO experience in 2010 supports continuity across accounting, reporting, and financial operations
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