8-K: Charter Communications CCO Adam Ray departs after 21 years; equity continues vesting

Adam Ray ceased serving as Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer effective October 12, 2026, and will remain employed in a non-executive advisory capacity through December 31, 2026. He receives severance and benefits for a termination without cause under his employment agreement, plus vesting under existing equity award terms, subject to a separation and release agreement. Time-vesting restricted stock units and stock options that would not otherwise vest on a without-cause termination will continue vesting on the original schedule, and vested options remain exercisable until the earlier of 60 months after the later of the Departure Date and applicable vesting date, or the option's expiration date.

Adam Ray ceased serving as Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer effective October 12, 2026, and will remain employed in a non-executive advisory capacity through December 31, 2026. He re