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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:
This annual report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”),
regarding, among other things, our plans, strategies and prospects, both business and financial including, without limitation, the
forward-looking statements set forth in Part I. Item 1. under the heading "Business" and in Part II. Item 7. under the heading
“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this annual report. Although we
believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable,
we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are
inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, without limitation, the factors described in Part I. Item 1A.
under “Risk Factors” and in Part II. Item 7. under the heading, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations” in this annual report. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this annual report may be
identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “planned,” “will,” “may,”
“intend,” “estimated,” “aim,” “on track,” “target,” “opportunity,” “tentative,” “positioning,” “designed,” “create,” “predict,”
“project,” “seek,” “would,” “could,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “upside,” “increases” and “potential,” among others. Important factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this annual report are set forth
in this annual report and in other reports or documents that we file from time to time with the SEC, and include, but are not limited
to:
Risks Related to the Time Warner Cable Inc. ("TWC") Transaction and Bright House Networks, LLC ("Bright House")
Transaction (collectively, the "Transactions")
• delays in the completion of the Transactions;
• the risk that a condition to completion of the Transactions may not be satisfied;
• the risk that regulatory or other approvals that may be required for the Transactions is delayed, is not obtained or is
obtained subject to material conditions that are not anticipated;
• New Charter’s ability to achieve the synergies and value creation contemplated by the Transactions;
• New Charter’s ability to promptly, efficiently and effectively integrate acquired operations into its own operations;
• managing a significantly larger company than before the completion of the Transactions;
• diversion of management time on issues related to the Transactions;
• changes in Charter’s, TWC’s or Bright House’s businesses, future cash requirements, capital requirements, results of
operations, revenues, financial condition and/or cash flows;
• disruption in the existing business relationships of Charter, TWC and Bright House as a result of the Transactions;
• the increase in indebtedness as a result of the Transactions, which will increase interest expense and may decrease Charter’s
operating flexibility;
• changes in transaction costs, the amount of fees paid to financial advisors, potential termination fees and the potential
payments to TWC’s and Bright House's executive officers in connection with the Transactions;
• operating costs and business disruption that may be greater than expected; and
• the ability to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with providers or other business partners pending
completion of the Transactions.