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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Charter Communications (CHTR)

Charter Communications appoints Wade Davis to board, filling Merritt's vacancy

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 leadership Written later

Charter Communications' board appointed Wade Davis as a director effective immediately on January 27, 2026, filling the seat left open by David Merritt's retirement from the board effective January 26, 2026. Davis was determined to be independent under Nasdaq listing rules and has not been named to any board committee.

Key points

  • Wade Davis appointed to the board on January 27, 2026, replacing David Merritt, who retired effective January 26, 2026
  • Annual cash retainer of $120,000, prorated for his first year of service
  • Restricted stock grant valued at $52,398, vesting on the date of the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders

The filing

CompanyCharter Communications (CHTR)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJan 28, 2026, 4:03 PM ET
Accession number0001091667-26-000011

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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