Overview
- Charter Communications will acquire Cox Communications in a $34.5 billion transaction, including $21.9 billion in equity and $12.6 billion in assumed debt.
- The combined company, to be rebranded as Cox Communications within a year, will operate under the Spectrum brand for consumer services.
- Chris Winfrey, Charter CEO, will lead the merged entity, with Cox Enterprises CEO Alex Taylor serving as chairman of the board.
- The merger will create the largest U.S. cable and broadband provider, serving approximately 38 million subscribers, surpassing Comcast.
- The deal is subject to regulatory and Charter shareholder approvals, with closing expected by mid-2026 and anticipated cost savings of $500 million annually within three years.