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   AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 28, 1999


                                                      REGISTRATION NO. 333-83887
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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                               AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO


                                    FORM S-1
                             REGISTRATION STATEMENT
                                     UNDER
                           THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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                          CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
             (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

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<S>                                  <C>                                  <C>
              DELAWARE                               4841                              43-1857213
  (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF        (PRIMARY STANDARD INDUSTRIAL              (FEDERAL EMPLOYER
   INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)        CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER)             IDENTIFICATION NUMBER)
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                            12444 POWERSCOURT DRIVE
                           ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63131
                                 (314) 965-0555
  (ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF
                    REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE)
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                              CURTIS S. SHAW, ESQ.
              SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY
                          CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
                            12444 POWERSCOURT DRIVE
                           ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63131
                                 (314) 965-0555
 (NAME, ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE,
                             OF AGENT FOR SERVICE)
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                                   COPIES TO:

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<S>                                 <C>                                 <C>
     DANIEL G. BERGSTEIN, ESQ.             ALVIN G. SEGEL, ESQ.                RICHARD D. BOHM, ESQ.
      THOMAS R. POLLOCK, ESQ.               IRELL & MANELLA LLP               PETER J. LOUGHRAN, ESQ.
     PATRICIA M. CARROLL, ESQ.      1800 AVENUE OF THE STARS, SUITE 900        DEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON
          PAUL, HASTINGS,           LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90067-4276           875 THIRD AVENUE
       JANOFSKY & WALKER LLP                  (310) 277-1010                 NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022
          399 PARK AVENUE                                                         (212) 909-6000
     NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022
          (212) 318-6000
</TABLE>

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    APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC:  As soon as
practicable after this registration statement becomes effective.


    If any of the securities being registered on this form are being offered on
a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933, check the following box. [ ]

    If this form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and
list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective
registration statement for the same offering. [ ]

    If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]

    If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]

    If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
please check the following box. [ ]
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                        CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE



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<CAPTION>
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     TITLE OF EACH CLASS                                  PROPOSED MAXIMUM        PROPOSED MAXIMUM
      OF SECURITIES TO              AMOUNT TO BE           OFFERING PRICE            AGGREGATE               AMOUNT OF
        BE REGISTERED              REGISTERED(1)            PER SHARE(2)        OFFERING PRICE(1)(2)    REGISTRATION FEE(3)
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<S>                            <C>                     <C>                     <C>                     <C>
Class A common stock, par
  value $.001 per share......       195,500,000                $19.00              $3,714,500,000            $1,032,631
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(1) Includes shares that the underwriters may purchase to cover over-allotments,
    if any. Also includes shares that are to be offered outside the United
    States but that may be resold from time to time in the United States. Such
    shares are not being registered hereby for the purpose of sales outside the
    United States.



(2) Estimated solely for purpose of calculating the registration fee pursuant to
    Rule 457(a) under the Securities Act.



(3) Of this amount, the registrant previously paid $959,100.



    THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL
FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION
STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, ACTING
PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(a), MAY DETERMINE.

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THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS IS NOT COMPLETE AND MAY BE
CHANGED. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILED
WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IS EFFECTIVE. THIS PRELIMINARY
PROSPECTUS IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL NOR DOES IT SEEK AN OFFER TO BUY THESE
SECURITIES IN ANY STATE WHERE THE OFFER OR SALE IS NOT PERMITTED.


                SUBJECT TO COMPLETION. DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 1999.


[CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS LOGO]

                               170,000,000 Shares


                          CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

                              Class A Common Stock
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     This is an initial public offering of shares of Class A common stock of
Charter Communications, Inc. This prospectus relates to an offering of
144,500,000 shares in the United States and Canada. In addition, 25,500,000
shares are being offered outside the United States and Canada. All of the shares
of Class A common stock are being sold by Charter Communications, Inc.



     Prior to the offering, there has been no public market for the Class A
common stock. It is currently estimated that the initial public offering price
per share will be between $17 and $19. We have applied to have the Class A
common stock included for quotation on the Nasdaq National Market under the
symbol "CHTR".



     See "Risk Factors" beginning on page 15 to read about factors you should
consider before buying shares of the Class A common stock.


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     NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY OTHER REGULATORY
BODY HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THESE SECURITIES OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY
OR ACCURACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL
OFFENSE.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               Per
                                                              Share         Total
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<S>                                                         <C>          <C>
Initial public offering price...........................     $           $
Underwriting discount...................................     $           $
Proceeds, before expenses, to us........................     $           $
</TABLE>


     To the extent that the underwriters sell more than 170,000,000 shares of
Class A common stock, the underwriters have the option to purchase up to an
additional 25,500,000 shares from Charter Communications, Inc. at the initial
public offering price less the underwriting discount.


                             ----------------------


     The underwriters expect to deliver shares in New York, New York on
            , 1999.


GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.     BEAR, STEARNS & CO. INC.     MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER

DONALDSON, LUFKIN & JENRETTE       MERRILL LYNCH & CO.      SALOMON SMITH BARNEY

            A.G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.            M.R. BEAL & COMPANY
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                   Prospectus dated                   , 1999.
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[INSIDE FRONT COVER]

     [Map of the United States with locations of cable systems marked with dots]


     [Text:] Imagine a time when television, computers, the Internet, and
telecommunications converge, and the world of entertainment and information
comes into the home and the workplace through a single cable.



     a Wired World



     The map above shows the locations of Charter Communications' cable systems,
after giving effect to our pending acquisitions.

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                               PROSPECTUS SUMMARY


     The following summary contains a general discussion of our business, the
offering of Class A common stock and summary financial information. It likely
does not contain all the information that is important to you in making a
decision to purchase shares of the Class A common stock. For a more complete
understanding of the offering, you should read this entire prospectus and other
documents to which we refer. The discussion of our business in this prospectus
includes Charter Communications, Inc., Charter Communications Holding Company,
LLC and the direct and indirect subsidiaries of Charter Communications Holding
Company, unless we indicate otherwise. Unless otherwise stated, the information
in this prospectus assumes that the underwriters do not exercise their option to
purchase additional shares in the offering.


                                  OUR BUSINESS


     We are a holding company whose sole asset after completion of the offering
will be an approximate 31.0% equity interest and a 100% voting interest in
Charter Communications Holding Company. The only business of Charter
Communications, Inc. will be to act as the sole manager of Charter
Communications Holding Company. Charter Communications Holding Company is also a
holding company and is the indirect owner of all of our cable systems. To manage
Charter Communications Holding Company and its subsidiaries, Charter
Communications, Inc. will initially have thirteen executive officers and will
receive other necessary personnel and services from Charter Investment, Inc., an
affiliated company.



     We are the 4th largest operator of cable television systems in the United
States, serving approximately 6.2 million customers, after giving effect to our
pending acquisitions. We currently serve approximately 3.4 million customers.


     We offer a full range of traditional cable television services and have
begun to offer digital cable television services to customers in some of our
systems. Digital cable television is cable television service provided through
digital technology. Digital technology enables cable operators to increase the
channel capacity of cable systems by permitting a significantly increased number
of video signals to be transmitted over a cable system's existing bandwidth.
Channel capacity is the number of channels that can be simultaneously carried on
the cable system and is generally defined in terms of the number of analog
channels. Analog channels refer to communication channels on which the
information is transmitted in a non-digital format, which means data is
transmitted in a manner similar to the original signals. Bandwidth is a measure
of the information-carrying capacity of a communication channel. It is the range
of usable frequencies that can be carried by a cable system.

     We have also started to introduce a number of other new products and
services, including interactive video programming, which allows information to
flow in both directions, and high-speed Internet access to the World Wide Web.
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We are also exploring opportunities in telephony, which will integrate telephone
services with the Internet through the use of cable. The introduction of these
new services represents an important step toward the realization of our Wired
World(tm) vision, where cable's ability to transmit voice, video and data at
high speeds will enable it to serve as the primary platform for the delivery of
new services to the home and workplace. We are accelerating the upgrade of our
systems to more quickly provide these new services.



     We have grown rapidly over the past five years. During this period, our
management team has successfully completed 27 acquisitions, including seven
acquisitions closed in 1999. We have also expanded our customer base through
significant internal growth. In 1998, our internal customer growth, without
giving effect to the cable systems we acquired in that year, was 4.8%, more than
twice the national industry average of 1.7%.



     Paul G. Allen, through his ownership of Charter Communications, Inc.'s high
vote Class B common stock and his indirect ownership of Charter Communications
Holding Company membership units, will control approximately 93.0% of the voting
power of all of Charter Communications, Inc.'s capital stock immediately
following the offering. As a result, Mr. Allen will control Charter
Communications, Inc. and, accordingly, Charter Communications Holding Company
and its direct and indirect subsidiaries.



     For the next several years, losses and profits, as determined for tax
accounting purposes, of Charter Communications Holding Company will not be
allocated to all of its members, including Charter Communications, Inc., in
proportion to their respective percentage equity interests. In certain specific
situations, the special tax allocations could result in Charter Communications,
Inc. having to pay taxes in an amount that is more or less than if Charter
Communications Holding Company had allocated losses and profits to Charter
Communications, Inc. in proportion to its percentage equity interest. See
"Description of Capital Stock and Membership Units -- Special Allocation of
Losses".


     Our principal executive offices are located at 12444 Powerscourt Drive, St.
Louis, Missouri 63131. Our telephone number is (314) 965-0555 and our web site
is located at www.chartercom.com. The information on our web site is not part of
this prospectus.

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                               BUSINESS STRATEGY

     Our objective is to increase our operating cash flow by increasing our
customer base and the amount of cash flow per customer. To achieve this
objective, we are pursuing the following strategies:

     - rapidly integrate acquired cable systems and apply our core operating
       strategies to raise the financial and operating performance of these
       acquired systems;

     - expand the array of services we offer to our customers through the
       implementation of our Wired World(tm) vision;

     - upgrade the bandwidth capacity of our systems to 550 megahertz or greater
       to enable greater channel capacity and add two-way capability to
       facilitate interactive communication. Two-way capability is the ability
       to have bandwidth available for upstream or two-way communication;

     - maximize customer satisfaction by providing reliable, high-quality
       service offerings, superior customer service and attractive programming
       choices at reasonable rates;


     - employ innovative marketing programs tailored to local customer
       preferences to generate additional revenues;


     - emphasize local management autonomy to better serve our customers while
       providing support from regional and corporate offices and maintaining
       centralized financial controls; and

     - improve the geographic clustering of our cable systems by selectively
       trading or acquiring systems to increase operating efficiencies and
       improve operating margins. Clusters refer to cable systems under common
       ownership which are located within geographic proximity to each other.

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                                  ORGANIZATION


     The chart on the following page sets forth our corporate structure as of
the date of the completion of the offering and assumes that:



     - Mr. Allen, through Vulcan Cable III Inc., has purchased a total of
       43,402,778 membership units from Charter Communications Holding Company
       for $750 million at a price per membership unit equal to the net initial
       public offering price per share;



     - Mr. Allen and our founders, Jerald L. Kent, Barry L. Babcock and Howard
       L. Wood, have purchased a total of 50,000 shares of high vote Class B
       common stock of Charter Communications, Inc. at a price per share equal
       to the initial public offering price per share;


     - all of our pending acquisitions have been completed;


     - specified sellers in our pending Falcon and Bresnan acquisitions have
       received $425 million and $1.0 billion, respectively, of their purchase
       price in Charter Communications Holding Company membership units rather
       than in cash;



     - the preferred membership units of Charter Communications Holding Company
       issued to Rifkin sellers remain outstanding, have not been exchanged for
       shares of Class A common stock of Charter Communications, Inc. and have
       not been treated as equity;



     - the underwriters have not exercised their over-allotment option;



     - none of the options to purchase membership units that have been granted
       under the Charter Communications Holding Company option plan or granted
       to our chief executive officer have been exercised; and



     - the initial public offering price per share is $18.00, which is the
       mid-point of the range appearing on the cover page of this prospectus.


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                     [STRUCTURAL CONSIDERATIONS FLOW CHART]

     For a more detailed description of each entity and how it relates to us,
see "Business -- Organizational Structure".

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                                 RECENT EVENTS

     We have completed, and are in the process of completing, the acquisitions
described below.

RECENT ACQUISITIONS


     In the second and third quarters of 1999, we completed seven transactions
in which we acquired cable systems serving a total of approximately 1.0 million
customers. The total purchase price for these acquisitions was approximately
$3.4 billion, including assumed debt. For the year ended December 31, 1998,
these systems had revenues of approximately $352 million. The following table is
a breakdown of our recent acquisitions:



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                                                                             AS OF AND FOR
                                                                          THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                             JUNE 30, 1999
                                                        PURCHASE      ----------------------------
                                       ACQUISITION        PRICE          BASIC         REVENUE
        RECENT ACQUISITIONS           CLOSING DATE    (IN MILLIONS)   SUBSCRIBERS   (IN THOUSANDS)
        -------------------           -------------   -------------   -----------   --------------
<S>                                   <C>             <C>             <C>           <C>
Renaissance Media Group LLC ........      4/99           $  459          129,000       $ 30,807
American Cable Entertainment, LLC ..      5/99              240           69,000         17,958
Cable systems of Greater Media
  Cablevision, Inc. ................      6/99              500          175,000         42,348
Helicon Partners I, L.P. and
  affiliates........................      7/99              550          173,000         42,956
Vista Broadband Communications,
  L.L.C.............................      7/99              126           28,000          7,101
Cable system of Cable Satellite of
  South Miami, Inc..................      8/99               22            9,000          2,056
Rifkin Acquisition Partners,
  L.L.L.P.
  and InterLink Communications
  Partners, LLLP....................      9/99            1,460          461,000        105,592
                                                         ------       ----------       --------
  Total.............................                     $3,357        1,044,000       $248,818
                                                         ======       ==========       ========
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PENDING ACQUISITIONS


     In addition to the recent acquisitions described above, since the beginning
of 1999, we have entered into agreements to acquire additional cable systems.
The total purchase price for these acquisitions will be approximately $10.8
billion, including assumed debt. This includes the exchange with another cable
service provider of certain of our cable television systems with a fair market
value of $0.4 billion for cable systems that we can operate more efficiently
because of their geographic proximity to our other systems. As of June 30, 1999,
the systems to be acquired by us, net of systems to be exchanged, served a total
of approximately 2.7 million customers. For the year ended December 31, 1998,


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these systems had revenues of approximately $905 million. The following table is
a breakdown of our pending acquisitions:


                              PENDING ACQUISITIONS


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<CAPTION>
                                                                              AS OF AND FOR THE SIX
                                                                            MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
                                                             PURCHASE      ----------------------------
           PENDING                    ANTICIPATED              PRICE          BASIC         REVENUES
         ACQUISITIONS           ACQUISITION CLOSING DATE   (IN MILLIONS)   SUBSCRIBERS   (IN THOUSANDS)
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<S>                             <C>                        <C>             <C>           <C>
Cable systems of InterMedia
  Capital Partners IV, L.P.,                                                  412,000
  InterMedia Partners                                             $873 +     (144,000)
                                                                           ----------
  and affiliates..............      3rd Quarter 1999       systems swap       268,000       $100,644
Avalon Cable LLC..............      4th Quarter 1999                859       260,000         51,769
Cable systems of Fanch
  Cablevision L.P. and
  affiliates..................      4th Quarter 1999              2,400       537,000         98,931
Falcon Communications, L.P. ..      4th Quarter 1999              3,606     1,008,000        212,205
Bresnan Communications Company
  Limited Partnership.........      1st Quarter 2000              3,100       656,000        137,291
                                                             ----------    ----------       --------
     Total....................                                  $10,838      2,729,000      $600,840
                                                             ----------    ==========       ========
                                                             ----------
</TABLE>



     We expect to finance these pending acquisitions with the proceeds of this
offering, Mr. Allen's equity contributions, through Vulcan Cable III Inc., to
Charter Communications Holding Company, borrowings under our credit facilities,
excess cash and additional debt and equity, including equity issued to specified
sellers in our pending Falcon and Bresnan acquisitions. Not all of this funding
has been arranged.


MERGER WITH MARCUS HOLDINGS


     On April 23, 1998, Mr. Allen acquired approximately 99% of the non-voting
economic interests in Marcus Cable Company, L.L.C., and agreed to acquire the
remaining interests in Marcus Cable. The aggregate purchase price was
approximately $1.4 billion, excluding $1.8 billion in assumed debt. On February
22, 1999, Marcus Holdings was formed, and all of Mr. Allen's interests in Marcus
Cable were transferred to Marcus Holdings on March 15, 1999. On March 31, 1999,
Mr. Allen completed the acquisition of all remaining interests of Marcus Cable.
On April 7, 1999, Mr. Allen merged Marcus Holdings into Charter Communications
Holdings, L.L.C. Charter Holdings survived the merger. The operating
subsidiaries of Marcus Holdings became subsidiaries of Charter Operating.


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                                  THE OFFERING


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Total Class A common stock offered:
   U.S. offering............................................  144,500,000
   International offering...................................   25,500,000
                                                              -----------
      Total.................................................  170,000,000
                                                              ===========
Shares of common stock to be outstanding after the offering:
   Class A common stock.....................................  170,000,000
   Class B common stock.....................................       50,000
</TABLE>



     If the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option in full, the total
number of shares of Class A common stock offered and the total number of shares
of Class A common stock outstanding after the offering will be 195,500,000.
After the offering, there will be 324,905,052 outstanding Charter Communications
Holding Company common membership units owned by persons or entities other than
Charter Communications, Inc. and excluding membership units to be issued in
connection with the Falcon and Bresnan acquisitions.



     In this prospectus, in calculating the number of shares of each class of
Charter Communications, Inc. common stock and the membership units in Charter
Communications Holding Company that will be outstanding after the offering and
ownership and voting percentages, we have made the same assumptions described on
page 4 with respect to our organizational chart, unless we otherwise indicate.



     Shares of Class B common stock are convertible into, and membership units
of Charter Communications Holding Company not owned by Charter Communications,
Inc., Vulcan Cable III Inc. or Charter Investment, Inc. are exchangeable for,
shares of Class A common stock at any time on a one-for-one basis. Charter
Communications Holding Company membership units held by Vulcan Cable III Inc.
and Charter Investment, Inc. are exchangeable for shares of Class B common stock
at any time on a one-for-one basis. If, immediately following the offering, Mr.
Allen converted his Class B common stock into Class A common stock, and Vulcan
Cable III Inc. and Charter Investment, Inc. exchanged their membership units for
Class B common stock and converted the shares of Class B common stock so
received into Class A common stock, they together would own approximately 65.7%
of our Class A common stock or 62.4% if the underwriters exercise their
over-allotment option in full (58.4% and 55.8%, respectively, assuming that all
acquisition-related equity holders exchange their membership units for Class A
common stock). See "Description of Capital Stock and Membership Units".


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Use of Proceeds...............   By Charter Communications, Inc.: To acquire
                                 170,000,000 membership units in Charter
                                 Communications Holding Company at a price per
                                 membership unit equal to the net initial public
                                 offering price per share.



                                 By Charter Communications Holding Company: To
                                 partially fund, together with the proceeds from
                                 the $750 million equity contribution from
                                 Vulcan Cable III Inc., a number of our pending
                                 acquisitions. See "Use of Proceeds".



Voting Rights.................   Each holder of Class A common stock is entitled
                                 to one vote per share. Each holder of Class B
                                 common stock is entitled to the number of votes
                                 for each share held by such holder equal to:



                                 - ten multiplied by the sum of:



                                    (1) the total number of shares of Class B
                                        common stock outstanding; and



                                    (2) the number of shares of Class B common
                                        stock into which the Charter
                                        Communications Holding Company
                                        membership units are exchangeable;
                                        divided by



                                 - the number of shares of Class B common stock
                                   outstanding.



                                 The outstanding shares of Class B common stock
                                 will represent less than 0.1% of the capital
                                 stock of Charter Communications, Inc. and 95.0%
                                 of the voting power of all of Charter
                                 Communications, Inc.'s capital stock following
                                 the offering or 94.3% if the underwriters
                                 exercise their over-allotment option in full.



Control by Paul G. Allen......   Mr. Allen will own 96.8% of the outstanding
                                 shares of Charter Communications, Inc.'s Class
                                 B common stock following the offering. Through
                                 his ownership of Charter Communications, Inc.'s
                                 Class B common stock and his 57.9% equity
                                 interest, through Vulcan Cable III Inc. and
                                 Charter Investment, Inc., in Charter
                                 Communications Holding Company, Mr. Allen will
                                 control approximately 93.0% of the total voting
                                 power of all of Charter Communications, Inc.'s


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                                 capital stock after the offering or 92.3% if
                                 the underwriters exercise their over-allotment
                                 option in full. In addition, as the owner of
                                 approximately 96.8% of the Class B common
                                 stock, Mr. Allen will be able to elect all
                                 members of Charter Communications, Inc.'s board
                                 of directors and will have the sole power to
                                 amend the provisions of Charter Communications,
                                 Inc.'s certificate of incorporation relating to
                                 the activities in which we may engage and the
                                 exchange ratio of common stock to membership
                                 units. See "Description of Capital Stock and
                                 Membership Units".


Proposed Nasdaq National
   Market Symbol..............   "CHTR".

                                  RISK FACTORS

     You should carefully consider all of the information in this prospectus. In
particular, you should evaluate the specific risk factors under "Risk Factors"
for a discussion of risks associated with purchasing the Class A common stock
offered in this prospectus.

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                   UNAUDITED SUMMARY PRO FORMA FINANCIAL DATA


     You should read the following unaudited summary pro forma financial data of
Charter Communications, Inc. in conjunction with the historical financial
statements and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this
prospectus, including "Capitalization", "Unaudited Pro Forma Financial
Statements" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations".



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     UNAUDITED SUMMARY PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                                                               SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
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                                CHARTER
                            COMMUNICATIONS       RECENT                      PENDING      REFINANCING    OFFERING
                            HOLDING COMPANY   ACQUISITIONS    SUBTOTAL     ACQUISITIONS   ADJUSTMENTS   ADJUSTMENTS      TOTAL
                            ---------------   ------------   -----------   ------------   -----------   -----------   -----------
                                                        (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S>                         <C>               <C>            <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>           <C>
Revenues..................    $  594,173       $  240,641    $   834,814   $   597,234     $     --     $       --    $ 1,432,048
                              ----------       ----------    -----------   -----------     --------     -----------   -----------
Operating expenses:
 Operating, general and
   administrative.........       310,325          119,953        430,278       307,736           --             --        738,014
 Depreciation and
   amortization...........       313,621          122,155        435,776       402,300           --             --        838,076
 Stock option compensation
   expense................        38,194               --         38,194            --                                     38,194
 Corporate expense
   charges(a).............        11,073           17,943         29,016        18,711           --             --         47,727
 Management fees..........            --            4,891          4,891         3,849           --             --          8,740
                              ----------       ----------    -----------   -----------     --------     -----------   -----------
   Total operating
     expenses.............       673,213          264,942        938,155       732,596           --             --      1,670,751
                              ----------       ----------    -----------   -----------     --------     -----------   -----------
Loss from operations......       (79,040)         (24,301)      (103,341)     (135,362)          --             --       (238,703)
Interest expense..........      (183,869)         (76,753)      (260,622)     (234,567)       4,300             --       (490,889)
Interest income...........        10,189              293         10,482           951           --             --         11,433
Other income (expense)....         2,682             (894)         1,788           (26)          --             --          1,762
                              ----------       ----------    -----------   -----------     --------     -----------   -----------
Loss before minority
 interest.................      (250,038)        (101,655)      (351,693)     (369,004)       4,300             --       (716,397)
Minority interest.........            --               --             --            --           --        492,864        492,864
                              ----------       ----------    -----------   -----------     --------     -----------   -----------
Loss before extraordinary
 item.....................      (250,038)        (101,655)      (351,693)     (369,004)       4,300        492,864       (223,533)
Preferred dividends.......            --           (5,332)        (5,332)           --           --          5,332             --
                              ----------       ----------    -----------   -----------     --------     -----------   -----------
Loss applicable to equity
 holders..................    $ (250,038)      $ (106,987)   $  (357,025)  $  (369,004)    $  4,300     $  498,196    $  (223,533)
                              ==========       ==========    ===========   ===========     ========     ===========   ===========
Basic loss per share(b)...                                                                                            $     (1.31)
                                                                                                                      ===========
Diluted loss per
 share(b).................                                                                                            $     (1.31)
                                                                                                                      ===========
Weighted average shares
 outstanding:.............
 Basic....................                                                                                            170,050,000
 Diluted..................                                                                                            170,050,000
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
EBITDA(c).................    $  237,263       $   96,960    $   334,223   $   266,912                                $   601,135
EBITDA margin(d)..........          39.9%            40.3%          40.0%         44.7%                                      42.0%
Adjusted EBITDA(e)........    $  283,848       $  120,688    $   404,536   $   289,498                                $   694,034
Cash flows from operating
 activities...............       172,770           44,321        217,091       233,959                                    451,050
Cash flows used in
 investing activities.....      (271,191)         (43,464)      (314,655)     (182,321)                                  (496,976)
Cash flows from financing
 activities...............       207,131           85,508        292,639       448,714                                    741,353
Cash interest expense.....                                                                                                404,732
Capital expenditures......       262,507           63,027        325,534       154,368                                    479,902
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     UNAUDITED SUMMARY PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                                                               SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
                            -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                CHARTER
                            COMMUNICATIONS       RECENT                      PENDING      REFINANCING    OFFERING
                            HOLDING COMPANY   ACQUISITIONS    SUBTOTAL     ACQUISITIONS   ADJUSTMENTS   ADJUSTMENTS      TOTAL
                            ---------------   ------------   -----------   ------------   -----------   -----------   -----------
                                                        (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S>                         <C>               <C>            <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>           <C>
BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT END
 OF PERIOD):
Total assets..............    $8,687,474       $2,111,584    $10,799,058   $11,079,523     $     --     $       --    $21,878,581
Total debt................     5,134,310        1,914,712      7,049,022     4,491,597           --             --     11,483,119
Minority interest.........            --               --             --            --           --      6,761,825      6,761,825
Member's equity...........     3,204,122               --      3,204,122     3,500,000           --     (6,704,122)            --
Stockholders' equity......            --               --             --            --           --      2,974,109      2,974,109
OPERATING DATA (AT END OF
 PERIOD, EXCEPT FOR
 AVERAGES):
Homes passed(f)...........     4,509,000        1,020,000      5,529,000     4,220,000                                  9,749,000
Basic customers(g)........     2,734,000          670,000      3,404,000     2,761,000                                  6,165,000
Basic penetration(h)......          60.6%            65.7%          61.6%         65.4%                                      63.2%
Premium units(i)..........     1,676,000          317,000      1,993,000     1,081,000                                  3,074,000
Premium penetration(j)....          61.3%            47.3%          58.5%         39.2%                                      49.9%
Average monthly revenue
 per basic customer(k)....                                                                                            $     38.71
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             UNAUDITED SUMMARY PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                                                        YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
                                          ---------------------------------------------------------
                                              CHARTER
                                          COMMUNICATIONS                    RECENT
                                          HOLDING COMPANY     MARCUS     ACQUISITIONS    SUBTOTAL
                                          ---------------   ----------   ------------   -----------
                                                (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S>                                       <C>               <C>          <C>            <C>
Revenues................................    $  601,953      $  457,929    $  478,821    $ 1,538,703
                                            ----------      ----------    ----------    -----------
Operating expenses:
 Operating, general and
   administrative.......................       304,555         236,595       248,915        790,065
 Depreciation and amortization..........       370,406         258,348       259,290        888,044
 Stock option compensation expense......           845              --            --            845
 Corporate expense charges(a)...........        16,493          17,042         6,759         40,294
 Management fees........................            --              --        12,107         12,107
                                            ----------      ----------    ----------    -----------
   Total operating expenses.............       692,299         511,985       527,071      1,731,355
                                            ----------      ----------    ----------    -----------
Loss from operations....................       (90,346)        (54,056)      (48,250)      (192,652)
Interest expense........................      (204,770)       (140,651)     (194,529)      (539,950)
Other income (expense)..................           518              --        (3,310)        (2,792)
                                            ----------      ----------    ----------    -----------
Loss before minority interest...........      (294,598)       (194,707)     (246,089)      (735,394)
Minority interest.......................            --              --            --             --
                                            ----------      ----------    ----------    -----------
Loss before extraordinary item..........      (294,598)       (194,707)     (246,089)      (735,394)
Preferred dividends.....................            --              --       (10,665)       (10,665)
                                            ----------      ----------    ----------    -----------
Loss applicable to equity holders.......    $ (294,598)     $ (194,707)   $ (256,754)   $  (746,059)
                                            ==========      ==========    ==========    ===========
Basic loss per share(b).................
Diluted loss per share(b)...............
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 Basic..................................
 Diluted................................
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
EBITDA(c)...............................    $  280,578      $  204,292    $  207,730    $   692,600
EBITDA margin(d)........................          46.6%           44.6%         43.4%          45.0%
Adjusted EBITDA(e)......................    $  297,398      $  221,334    $  229,906    $   748,638
Cash flows from operating activities....       141,602         135,466        78,612        355,680
Cash flows used in investing
 activities.............................      (387,633)       (217,729)     (171,296)      (776,658)
Cash flows from financing activities....       210,306         109,924        32,985        353,215
Cash interest expense...................
Capital expenditures....................       213,353         224,723        58,107        496,183
BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT END OF PERIOD):
Total assets............................    $4,335,527      $2,900,129    $3,462,977    $10,698,633
Total debt..............................     2,002,206       1,520,995     3,228,277      6,751,478
Minority interest.......................            --              --            --             --
Members' equity.........................     2,147,379       1,281,912            --      3,429,291
Stockholders' equity....................            --              --            --             --
OPERATING DATA (AT END OF PERIOD, EXCEPT
 FOR AVERAGES):
Homes passed(f).........................     2,149,000       1,743,000     1,506,000      5,398,000
Basic customers(g)......................     1,255,000       1,061,000     1,038,000      3,354,000
Basic penetration(h)....................          58.4%           60.9%         68.9%          62.1%
Premium units(i)........................       845,000         411,000       558,000      1,814,000
Premium
 penetration(j).........................          67.3%           38.7%         53.8%          54.1%
Average monthly revenue per basic
 customer(k)............................

<CAPTION>
                                           UNAUDITED SUMMARY PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                                                       YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
                                          ------------------------------------------------------

                                            PENDING      REFINANCING    OFFERING
                                          ACQUISITIONS   ADJUSTMENTS   ADJUSTMENTS      TOTAL
                                          ------------   -----------   -----------   -----------
                                              (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S>                                       <C>            <C>           <C>           <C>
Revenues................................  $ 1,152,801     $     --     $       --    $ 2,691,504
                                          -----------     --------     ----------    -----------
Operating expenses:
 Operating, general and
   administrative.......................      569,650           --             --      1,359,715
 Depreciation and amortization..........      822,000           --             --      1,710,044
 Stock option compensation expense......           --           --             --            845
 Corporate expense charges(a)...........       41,322           --             --         81,616
 Management fees........................        8,696           --             --         20,803
                                          -----------     --------     ----------    -----------
   Total operating expenses.............    1,441,668           --             --      3,173,023
                                          -----------     --------     ----------    -----------
Loss from operations....................     (288,867)          --             --       (481,519)
Interest expense........................     (427,911)       7,000             --       (960,861)
Other income (expense)..................       (8,152)          --             --        (10,944)
                                          -----------     --------     ----------    -----------
Loss before minority interest...........     (724,930)       7,000             --     (1,453,324)
Minority interest.......................           --           --        999,900        999,900
                                          -----------     --------     ----------    -----------
Loss before extraordinary item..........     (724,930)       7,000        999,900       (453,424)
Preferred dividends.....................           --           --         10,665             --
                                          -----------     --------     ----------    -----------
Loss applicable to equity holders.......  $  (724,930)    $  7,000     $1,010,565    $  (453,424)
                                          ===========     ========     ==========    ===========
Basic loss per share(b).................                                                  $(2.67)
Diluted loss per share(b)...............                                                  $(2.67)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 Basic..................................                                             170,050,000
 Diluted................................                                             170,050,000
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
EBITDA(c)...............................  $   524,981                                $ 1,217,581
EBITDA margin(d)........................         45.5%                                      45.2%
Adjusted EBITDA(e)......................  $   583,151                                $ 1,331,789
Cash flows from operating activities....      233,844                                    589,524
Cash flows used in investing
 activities.............................     (517,611)                                (1,294,269)
Cash flows from financing activities....      203,487                                    556,702
Cash interest expense...................                                                 790,129
Capital expenditures....................      254,045                                    750,228
BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT END OF PERIOD):
Total assets............................  $11,028,799     $125,000     $       --    $21,852,432
Total debt..............................    4,450,118      128,604             --     11,330,200
Minority interest.......................           --           --      6,914,836      6,914,836
Members' equity.........................    3,500,000       (3,604)    (6,925,687)            --
Stockholders' equity....................           --           --      3,042,763      3,042,763
OPERATING DATA (AT END OF PERIOD, EXCEPT
 FOR AVERAGES):
Homes passed(f).........................    4,203,000                                  9,601,000
Basic customers(g)......................    2,740,000                                  6,094,000
Basic penetration(h)....................         65.2%                                      63.5%
Premium units(i)........................    1,081,000                                  2,895,000
Premium
 penetration(j).........................         39.5%                                      47.5%
Average monthly revenue per basic
 customer(k)............................                                             $     36.81
</TABLE>


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(a) Charter Investment, Inc. provided corporate management and consulting
    services to subsidiaries of Charter Operating during 1998 and 1999 and to
    subsidiaries of Marcus Holdings beginning in October 1998. See "Certain
    Relationships and Related Transactions".


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(b) Basic loss per share assumes none of the membership units of Charter
    Communications Holding Company are exchanged for Charter Communications,
    Inc. common stock and none of the outstanding options to purchase membership
    units of Charter Communications Holding Company that are automatically
    exchanged for Charter Communications, Inc. common stock are exercised. Basic
    loss per share equals loss applicable to equity holders divided by weighted
    average shares outstanding. If the membership units were exchanged or
    options exercised, the effects would be antidilutive.



(c) EBITDA represents earnings (loss) before interest, income taxes,
    depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is presented because it is a widely
    accepted financial indicator of a cable television company's ability to
    service indebtedness. However, EBITDA should not be considered as an
    alternative to income from operations or to cash flows from operating,
    investing or financing activities, as determined in accordance with
    generally accepted accounting principles. EBITDA should also not be
    construed as an indication of a company's operating performance or as a
    measure of liquidity. Management's discretionary use of funds depicted by
    EBITDA may be limited by working capital, debt service and capital
    expenditure requirements and by restrictions related to legal requirements,
    commitments and uncertainties.



(d) EBITDA margin represents EBITDA as a percentage of revenues.



(e) Adjusted EBITDA means EBITDA before stock option compensation expense,
    corporate expenses, management fees and other income (expense). Adjusted
    EBITDA is presented because it is a widely accepted financial indicator of a
    cable company's ability to service its indebtedness. However, Adjusted
    EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to income from operations
    or to cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities, as
    determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
    Adjusted EBITDA should also not be construed as an indication of a company's
    operating performance or as a measure of liquidity. In addition, because
    Adjusted EBITDA is not calculated identically by all companies, the
    presentation here may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures
    of other companies. Management's discretionary use of funds depicted by
    Adjusted EBITDA may be limited by working capital, debt service and capital
    expenditure requirements and by restrictions related to legal requirements,
    commitments and uncertainties.



(f) Homes passed are the number of living units, such as single residence homes,
    apartments and condominium units, passed by the cable television
    distribution network in a given cable system service area.



(g) Basic customers are customers who receive basic cable service.



(h) Basic penetration represents basic customers as a percentage of homes
    passed.



(i) Premium units represent the total number of subscriptions to premium
    channels.



(j) Premium penetration represents premium units as a percentage of basic
    customers.



(k) Average monthly revenue per basic customer represents revenues divided by
    the number of months in the period divided by the number of basic customers
    at period end.


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                                  RISK FACTORS

     An investment in our Class A common stock entails the following risks. You
should carefully consider these risk factors, as well as the other information
in this prospectus.


                                 OUR STRUCTURE



MR. ALLEN HAS THE ABILITY TO CONTROL MATTERS ON WHICH ALL OF CHARTER
COMMUNICATIONS, INC.'S STOCKHOLDERS MAY VOTE.



     Following the offering, Mr. Allen will own high vote Class B common stock
representing approximately 93.0% of the voting power of all of Charter
Communications, Inc.'s capital stock, making the same assumptions described on
page 4 above with respect to our organizational chart. Charter Communications,
Inc., as the sole manager and owner of 100% of the voting power of Charter
Communications Holding Company, will control Charter Communications Holding
Company. Accordingly, Mr. Allen will have the ability to control fundamental
corporate transactions requiring equity holder approval, including, without
limitation, the election of all of our directors and approval of merger
transactions involving us and sales of all or substantially all of our assets.
As the owner of approximately 96.8% of the Class B common stock, Mr. Allen will
be entitled under the terms of Charter Communications, Inc.'s certificate of
incorporation to elect all but one member of Charter Communications, Inc.'s
board of directors and will have the sole power to amend the provisions of
Charter Communications, Inc.'s certificate of incorporation relating to the
activities in which we may engage and the exchange ratio of common stock to
membership units. Mr. Allen's control may continue in the future through the
high vote Class B common stock even if Mr. Allen, through his direct and
indirect ownership of Class B common stock and membership units, owns a minority
economic interest in our business. Control by Mr. Allen may have the effect of
preventing or discouraging transactions involving an actual or potential change
of control. This may include a transaction in which holders of Class A common
stock might otherwise receive a premium for their shares over the then-current
market price.



     As investors in Charter Communications, Inc., holders of Class A common
stock will have only a very limited voting interest, 5.0% at the closing of the
offering, in a holding company, despite having an economic interest in Charter
Communications, Inc. in excess of 99.9%.



MR. ALLEN MAY HAVE INTERESTS THAT CONFLICT WITH YOUR INTERESTS.



     Through his direct ownership of shares of our high vote Class B common
stock, indirect ownership of membership units in Charter Communications Holding
Company and his service as Chairman of our board of directors, Mr. Allen has the
ability to control management and fundamental corporate transactions requiring
equity holder approval, including without limitation, election of directors,
approval of potential acquisitions of businesses, merger transactions involving
us, sales of all or substantially all of our assets or the assets of


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Charter, the disposition of securities and the payment of dividends. His control
position could create conflicts of interest if he is faced with decisions that
could have implications both for him personally or other entities in which he
has an interest and for us and the holders of Class A common stock. Further,
through his effective control of our management and affairs, Mr. Allen could
cause us to enter into contracts with another corporation in which he owns an
interest or cause us to decline a transaction that he or an entity in which he
owns an interest ultimately enters into.



     Mr. Allen may engage in other businesses involving the operation of cable
television systems, video programming, high-speed Internet access or electronic
commerce, which is business and financial transactions conducted through
broadband interactivity and Internet services. Mr. Allen may also engage through
one or more of his affiliates in other businesses that compete or may in the
future compete with us. In addition, Mr. Allen currently engages and may engage
in the future in businesses that are complementary to our cable television
business. Accordingly, conflicts could arise with respect to the allocation of
corporate opportunities between us and Mr. Allen's affiliates. Current or future
agreements between us and Mr. Allen or his affiliates may not be the result of
arm's-length negotiations. Consequently, such agreements may be less favorable
to us than agreements that we could otherwise have entered into with
unaffiliated third parties. Further, many past and future transactions with Mr.
Allen or his affiliates are informal in nature. As a result, there inevitably
will be some discretion left to the parties, who are subject to the potentially
conflicting interests described above. We have not instituted any formal plans
to address conflicts of interest that may arise.



WE ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ENGAGE IN ANY BUSINESS ACTIVITY OTHER THAN THE CABLE
TRANSMISSION OF VIDEO, AUDIO AND DATA UNLESS MR. ALLEN FIRST DETERMINES NOT TO
PURSUE THAT PARTICULAR BUSINESS ACTIVITY. THIS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR
ABILITY TO OFFER NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OUTSIDE OF THE CABLE TRANSMISSION
BUSINESS AND ENTER INTO NEW BUSINESSES, WHICH COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR GROWTH,
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.



     Charter Communications, Inc.'s certificate of incorporation and Charter
Communications Holding Company's operating agreement will provide that, until
all of the shares of Class B common stock held by Mr. Allen have automatically
converted into shares of Class A common stock in accordance with Charter
Communications, Inc.'s certificate of incorporation, Charter Communications,
Inc. and Charter Communications Holding Company, including their subsidiaries,
cannot engage in any business activity outside the cable transmission business,
unless the opportunity to pursue the particular business activity is first
offered to Mr. Allen, he decides not to pursue it and he consents to our
engaging in the business activity. The cable transmission business means the
business of transmitting video, audio, including telephone services, and data on
television systems owned, operated or managed by us from time to time. These
provisions may limit our ability and the ability of Charter Communications
Holding Company


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and its subsidiaries to take advantage of attractive business opportunities.
Consequently, our ability to offer new products and services outside of the
cable transmission business and enter into new businesses could be adversely
affected, resulting in an adverse effect on our growth, financial condition and
results of operations. See "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions --
Allocation of Business Opportunities with Mr. Allen".



MR. ALLEN'S CONTROL AND CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.'S ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS
MAY INHIBIT OR PREVENT A TAKEOVER THAT STOCKHOLDERS MAY CONSIDER FAVORABLE.



     Mr. Allen will have the ability to delay or prevent a change of control or
changes in our management that stockholders may consider favorable or
beneficial. Provisions in our organizational documents may also have the effect
of delaying or preventing these changes, including provisions authorizing
issuance of "blank check" preferred stock, restricting the calling of special
meetings of stockholders and requiring advanced notice for proposals for
stockholder meetings. If a change of control or change in management is delayed
or prevented, the market price of our Class A common stock could suffer or
holders may not receive a premium over the then-current market price of the
Class A common stock.



CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. IS A HOLDING COMPANY WHICH HAS NO OPERATIONS AND
WILL DEPEND ON ITS OPERATING SUBSIDIARIES FOR CASH. OUR SUBSIDIARIES MAY BE
LIMITED IN THEIR ABILITY TO MAKE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THE PAYMENT OF OUR DEBT AND
OTHER OBLIGATIONS.



     We are a holding company whose sole asset after the closing of the offering
will be an approximate 31.0% equity interest and a 100% voting interest in
Charter Communications Holding Company. Charter Communications Holding Company
is also a holding company whose operations are conducted through its direct and
indirect subsidiaries. As holding companies, Charter Communications, Inc. and
Charter Communications Holding Company do not hold any assets other than their
direct and indirect interests in their operating subsidiaries through their
respective equity ownership. Charter Communications Holding Company's direct and
indirect subsidiaries conduct all of our operations and own substantially all of
our assets. In addition, Charter Communications, Inc. must use any proceeds
received from any equity offering to purchase membership units in Charter
Communications Holding Company. As a result, Charter Communications, Inc.'s and
Charter Communications Holding Company's cash flow and ability to meet their
obligations, including any tax obligations, obligations under employment
agreements, and obligations under the management services agreements, will
depend upon the cash flow of Charter Communications Holding Company's
subsidiaries and the payment of funds by these subsidiaries to Charter
Communications Holding Company and Charter Communications, Inc. in the form of
loans, distributions or otherwise. Our subsidiaries are not obligated to make
funds available for payment of these obligations, except pursuant to the


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management agreements that will go into effect at the closing of this offering.
In addition, our subsidiaries' ability to make any such loans, distributions or
other payments to Charter Communications Holding Company or to Charter
Communications, Inc. will depend on their earnings, business and tax
considerations and legal restrictions. Covenants in the indentures and credit
agreements governing the indebtedness of Charter Communications Holding
Company's subsidiaries restrict their ability to make loans, distributions or
other payments to Charter Communications Holding Company or to us.



WE COULD BE DEEMED AN "INVESTMENT COMPANY" UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF
1940. THIS WOULD IMPOSE SIGNIFICANT RESTRICTIONS ON US AND COULD LIKELY HAVE A
MATERIAL ADVERSE IMPACT ON OUR GROWTH, FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATION.



     Because our membership interest in Charter Communications Holding Company
constitutes 50% or more of the voting securities issued by Charter
Communications Holding Company and Charter Communications Holding Company is not
an investment company or relying on an exception from the definition of
investment company in Section 3(c)(i) or Section 3(c)(vii) of the Investment
Company Act, our membership interest in Charter Communications Holding Company
is not an "investment security" as that term is used in the Investment Company
Act. If our membership interest in Charter Communications Holding Company were
to constitute less than 50% of the voting securities issued by Charter
Communications Holding Company and we were to retain less than a primary
controlling interest in this company, then our interest in Charter
Communications Holding Company could be deemed an "investment security" for
purposes of the Investment Company Act. This may occur, for example, if for any
reason our Class B common stock no longer is high vote common stock and, in
accordance with the terms of the Charter Communications Holding Company
operating agreement, our membership interest in this company were to lose its
special voting privileges. See "Description of Capital Stock and Membership
Units -- Membership Units."



     Generally, a person is an "investment company" if it owns investment
securities having a value exceeding 40% of the value of its total assets
(exclusive of U.S. government securities and cash items). Following the
offering, our sole asset will be our equity interest in Charter Communications
Holding Company. A determination that such investment was an investment security
could cause us to be deemed to be an investment company under the Investment
Company Act and become subject to the registration and substantive requirements
of the Investment Company Act. We and Charter Communications Holding Company
intend to conduct our operations so that we are not deemed to be an investment
company under the Investment Company Act. However, if anything were to happen
which would cause us to be deemed an investment company, the Investment Company
Act would impose significant restrictions on us, including severe limitations on
our ability to borrow money, to issue


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additional capital stock, and to transact business with affiliates. In addition,
because our operations are very different from those of the typical registered
investment company, regulation under the Investment Company Act could affect us
in other ways that are extremely difficult to predict. In sum, if we were deemed
to be an investment company it could become impractical for us to continue our
business as currently conducted and our growth, our financial condition and our
results of operations could suffer materially.



IF FOR ANY REASON THE HIGH VOTE CLASS B COMMON STOCK NO LONGER HAS MORE VOTES
PER SHARE THAN THE CLASS A COMMON STOCK, CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. WOULD NO
LONGER HAVE SPECIAL VOTING PRIVILEGES IN, AND WOULD LOSE ITS RIGHTS TO MANAGE,
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY. IN ADDITION TO THE INVESTMENT COMPANY
RISKS DISCUSSED ABOVE, THIS COULD MATERIALLY IMPACT THE VALUE OF YOUR INVESTMENT
IN THE CLASS A COMMON STOCK.



     If the Class B common stock loses its high voting rights, pursuant to our
organizational documents, Charter Communications, Inc. would no longer have a
controlling voting interest in, and would lose its right to manage, Charter
Communications Holding Company. If this were to occur, Charter Communications,
Inc., which is a holding company, would retain its proportional equity interest
in Charter Communications Holding Company but would lose all of its powers to
direct the management and affairs of Charter Communications Holding Company and
its subsidiaries. As a result, Class A common stockholders would lose any right
they had at that time or could have had in the future to direct, through Charter
Communications, Inc., the management and affairs of Charter Communications
Holding Company. Accordingly, Charter Communications, Inc. would become strictly
a passive investment vehicle. This result, as well the impact of being treated
by investors as an investment company, could materially adversely impact the
liquidity of the Class A common stock, how it trades in the marketplace and the
price that purchasers would be willing to pay for the Class A common stock in a
change of control transaction or otherwise. The market price of your Class A
common stock could experience a significant decline as a result. Uncertainties
that may arise with respect to the nature of Charter Communications, Inc.'s
management role and voting power and organizational documents, including legal
actions or proceedings relating thereto, may also materially adversely impact
the value of the Class A common stock.



                                  OUR BUSINESS



WE HAVE SUBSTANTIAL EXISTING DEBT AND WILL INCUR SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONAL DEBT,
WHICH COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR FINANCIAL HEALTH AND AFFECT OUR ABILITY TO
OBTAIN FINANCING IN THE FUTURE AND REACT TO CHANGES IN OUR BUSINESS.



     We have a significant amount of debt. As of June 30, 1999, pro forma for
our pending acquisitions and recent acquisitions completed since that date, our
total debt was approximately $11.5 billion and our total stockholders' equity
was


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approximately $3.0 billion. Our significant amount of debt could have important
consequences to you. For example, it could:


     - make it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations under our credit
       facilities and to our noteholders;

     - increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and cable industry
       conditions, including interest rate fluctuations, because much of our
       borrowings are and will continue to be at variable rates of interest;

     - require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from
       operations to payments on our debt, which will reduce our funds available
       for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions of additional
       systems and other general corporate expenses;

     - limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our
       business and the cable industry generally;

     - place us at a disadvantage compared to our competitors that have
       proportionately less debt; and

     - limit our ability to borrow additional funds in the future, if we need
       them, due to applicable financial and restrictive covenants in such debt.

     We anticipate incurring significant additional debt in the future to fund
the expansion, maintenance and upgrade of our systems. We may also incur debt to
finance pending or additional acquisitions. If new debt is added to our current
debt levels, the related risks that we and you now face could intensify.

THE AGREEMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS GOVERNING OUR DEBT CONTAIN RESTRICTIONS AND
LIMITATIONS WHICH COULD SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT OUR ABILITY TO OPERATE OUR
BUSINESS.

     Our credit facilities and the indentures governing our notes contain a
number of significant covenants that could adversely impact our business. These
covenants, among other things, restrict the ability of our subsidiaries to:

     - pay dividends;

     - pledge assets;

     - dispose of assets or merge;

     - incur additional debt;

     - issue equity;

     - repurchase or redeem equity interests and debt;

     - create liens; and

     - make certain investments or acquisitions.

Furthermore, in accordance with our credit facilities, we are required to
maintain specified financial ratios and meet financial tests. The ability to
comply with these provisions may be affected by events beyond our control. The
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these covenants will result in a default under the applicable debt agreement or
instrument.

OUR ABILITY TO GENERATE THE SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF CASH NEEDED TO SERVICE OUR
DEBT AND GROW OUR BUSINESS DEPENDS ON MANY FACTORS BEYOND OUR CONTROL.

     Our ability to make payments on our debt and to fund our planned capital
expenditures for upgrading our cable systems and for other purposes will depend
on our ability to generate cash and secure financing in the future. This, to a
certain extent, is subject to general economic, financial, competitive,
legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control. If our
business does not generate sufficient cash flow from operations, and sufficient
future borrowings are not available to us under our credit facilities or from
other sources of financing, we may not be able to repay our debt, to grow our
business or to fund our other liquidity needs.

WE HAVE GROWN RAPIDLY AND HAVE A LIMITED HISTORY OF OPERATING OUR CURRENT
SYSTEMS. THIS MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR YOU TO COMPLETELY EVALUATE OUR PERFORMANCE.


     We commenced active operations in 1994 and have grown rapidly since then
through acquisitions of cable systems. As of June 30, 1999, giving effect to
pending acquisitions and recent acquisitions closed since June 30, 1999, our
systems served approximately 392% more customers than were served as of December
31, 1998. As a result, historical financial information about us may not be
indicative of the future or of results that we can achieve with the cable
systems which will be under our control. Our recent growth in revenue and growth
in EBITDA over our short operating history is not necessarily indicative of
future performance.


WE HAVE A HISTORY OF NET LOSSES AND EXPECT TO CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE NET LOSSES.
CONSEQUENTLY, WE MAY NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO FINANCE FUTURE OPERATIONS.


     We have had a history of net losses and expect to continue to report net
losses for the foreseeable future. We reported net losses from continuing
operations before extraordinary items of $5 million for 1997, $23 million for
1998 and $216 million for the six months ended June 30, 1999. On a pro forma
basis, giving effect to the merger of Charter Holdings and Marcus Holdings and
our recent and pending acquisitions, we had net losses from continuing
operations before extraordinary item and minority interest of $1.5 billion for
1998. For the six months ended June 30, 1999, on the same pro forma basis, we
had net losses from continuing operations before extraordinary item and minority
interest of $716 million. We expect our net losses to increase as a result of
the merger of Charter Holdings with Marcus Holdings and our recent and pending
acquisitions. We cannot predict what impact, if any, continued losses will have
on our ability to finance our operations in the future.


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IF WE ARE UNSUCCESSFUL IN IMPLEMENTING OUR GROWTH STRATEGY, OUR FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED.

     We expect that a substantial portion of our future growth will be achieved
through revenues from new products and services and the acquisition of
additional cable systems. We may not be able to offer these new products and
services successfully to our customers and these new products and services may
not generate adequate revenues. In addition, we cannot predict the success of
our acquisition strategy. In the past year, the cable television industry has
undergone dramatic consolidation which has reduced the number of future
acquisition prospects. This consolidation may increase the purchase price of
future acquisitions, and we may not be successful in identifying attractive
acquisition targets in the future. Additionally, those acquisitions we do
complete are not likely to have a positive net impact on our operating results
in the near future. If we are unable to grow our cash flow sufficiently, we may
be unable to repay our debt, to grow our business or to fund our other liquidity
needs.

OUR PROGRAMMING COSTS ARE INCREASING. WE MAY NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO PASS THESE
INCREASES ON TO OUR CUSTOMERS, WHICH WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR CASH FLOW AND
OPERATING MARGINS.


     Programming has been, and is expected to continue to be, our largest single
expense item. In recent years, the cable industry has experienced a rapid
escalation in the cost of programming, particularly sports programming. This
escalation may continue, and we may not be able to pass programming cost
increases on to our customers. In addition, as we upgrade the channel capacity
of our systems, add programming to our basic and expanded basic programming
tiers, and reposition premium services to the basic tier, we may face additional
market constraints on our ability to pass programming costs on to our customers.
Basic programming includes a variety of entertainment and local programming.
Expanded basic programming offers more services than basic programming. Premium
service includes unedited, commercial-free movies, sports and other special
event entertainment programming. The inability to pass these programming cost
increases on to our customers will have an adverse impact on our cash flow and
operating margins.


WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OBTAIN CAPITAL SUFFICIENT TO FUND OUR PLANNED UPGRADES AND
OTHER CAPITAL EXPENDITURES. THIS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR ABILITY TO OFFER NEW
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, WHICH COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR GROWTH, FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

     We intend to upgrade a significant portion of our cable systems over the
coming years and make other capital investments. For the three years ending
December 31, 2002, we plan to spend approximately $5.5 billion for capital
expenditures, approximately $2.9 billion of which will be used to upgrade and
rebuild our systems to bandwidth capacity of 550 megahertz or greater and add
two-way capability so that we may offer advanced services. The remaining $2.6

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billion will be used to maintain and expand the systems we own and the systems
we will acquire. We cannot assure you that these amounts will be sufficient to
accomplish our planned system upgrades, maintenance and expansion. If we cannot
obtain the necessary funds from increases in our operating cash flow, additional
borrowings or other sources, we may not be able to fund our planned upgrades and
expansion and offer new products and services on a timely basis. Consequently,
our growth, our financial condition and the results of our operations could
suffer materially.


WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO FUND THE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES NECESSARY TO KEEP PACE WITH
TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS OR OUR CUSTOMERS' DEMAND FOR NEW PRODUCTS AND
SERVICES. THIS COULD LIMIT OUR ABILITY TO COMPETE EFFECTIVELY.



     The cable business is characterized by rapid technological change and the
introduction of new products and services. We cannot assure you that we will be
able to fund the capital expenditures necessary to keep pace with technological
developments, or that we will successfully anticipate the demand of our
customers for products and services requiring new technology. This type of rapid
technological change could adversely affect our plans to upgrade or expand our
systems and respond to competitive pressures. Our inability to upgrade, maintain
and expand our systems and provide enhanced services in a timely manner, or to
anticipate the demands of the market place, could adversely affect our ability
to compete. Consequently, our growth, results of operations and financial
condition could suffer materially.


WE MAY BE UNABLE TO NEGOTIATE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS ON FAVORABLE TERMS AND OUR
CONSTRUCTION COSTS MAY INCREASE SIGNIFICANTLY. THIS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR
GROWTH, FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

     The expansion and upgrade of our existing systems and the systems we plan
to acquire in our pending acquisitions will require us to hire contractors and
enter into a number of construction agreements. We may have difficulty hiring
civil contractors, and the contractors we hire may encounter cost overruns or
delays in construction. Our construction costs may increase significantly over
the next few years as existing contracts expire and as demand for cable
construction services continues to grow. We cannot assure you that we will be
able to construct new systems or expand or upgrade existing or acquired systems
in a timely manner or at a reasonable cost. This may adversely affect our
growth, financial condition and results of operations.

WE MAY NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO INTEGRATE THE NEW SYSTEMS THAT WE ACQUIRE AND THE
CUSTOMERS THEY SERVE WITH OUR EXISTING SYSTEMS. THIS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR
OPERATING RESULTS AND GROWTH STRATEGY.


     Upon the completion of our pending acquisitions, we will own and operate
cable systems serving approximately 6.2 million customers, as compared to the
cable systems we currently own which served approximately 3.4 million customers.
In addition, we may acquire more cable systems in the future,


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through system swaps or otherwise. The integration of our new cable systems
poses a number of significant risks, including:

     - our acquisitions may not have a positive impact on our cash flows from
       operations;

     - the integration of these new systems and customers will place significant
       demands on our management and our operations, information services, and
       financial, legal and marketing resources. Our current operating and
       financial systems and controls and information services may not be
       adequate, and any steps taken to improve these systems and controls may
       not be sufficient;

     - our current information systems may be incompatible with the information
       systems we have acquired or plan to acquire. We may be unable to
       integrate these information systems at a reasonable cost or in a timely
       manner;

     - acquired businesses sometimes result in unexpected liabilities and
       contingencies which could be significant; and

     - our continued growth will also increase our need for qualified personnel.
       We may not be able to hire such additional qualified personnel.

     We cannot assure you that we will successfully integrate any acquired
systems into our operations.

WE MAY BE UNABLE TO OBTAIN CAPITAL SUFFICIENT TO CONSUMMATE OUR PENDING
ACQUISITIONS.


     Our subsidiaries have entered into five agreements to acquire the equity
and/or assets of other cable operators for a total purchase price of
approximately $10.8 billion, including $2.1 billion in assumed debt. The cash
component of the total purchase price will be reduced by equity, valued between
$1.4 billion and $1.6 billion, in Charter Communications Holding Company issued
to specified sellers in the Falcon and Bresnan acquisitions. The proceeds of the
offering, Mr. Allen's equity contributions through Vulcan Cable III Inc., to
Charter Communications Holding Company, borrowings under our credit facilities
and excess cash will not be sufficient to consummate these acquisitions.
Accordingly, we will require additional funds in connection with the
acquisitions. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations -- Liquidity and Capital Resources". We also may
require additional funds for any or all of the following reasons:



     - Specified sellers in the Falcon acquisition may elect to receive more of
       the purchase price in membership units than the minimum number of
       membership units they are required to receive under the acquisition
       agreement. If the Falcon sellers do not make this election, the amount of
       cash we will need to consummate the Falcon acquisition will increase by
       up to $125 million.


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     - As we discuss in the next risk factor, we may be required to repurchase
       or repay outstanding debt of the cable operators that we are acquiring.


     - We may complete additional acquisitions.


     If we fail to consummate any of these acquisitions because we cannot obtain
financing, we would likely be subject to breach of contract and other claims
that could materially adversely affect our operating results.



WE MAY BE UNABLE TO OBTAIN SUFFICIENT CAPITAL TO REPURCHASE OR REPAY OUTSTANDING
DEBT OF THE CABLE OPERATORS THAT WE ARE ACQUIRING.



     Following the closings of the Falcon, Avalon and Bresnan acquisitions, we
will be required to make offers to repurchase notes issued by Falcon, Avalon and
Bresnan under the terms of the indentures governing these notes.



     The total principal amount and accreted value of these notes as of June 30,
1999 was $1.3 billion. If we were required to repurchase all of these notes, the
total repurchase price would be $1.3 billion, as of June 30, 1999. Further, our
acquisitions of Avalon and Bresnan will constitute a change of control under
Avalon's and Bresnan's respective credit facilities. In each case, this will
trigger an event of default under each of these credit facilities, permitting
the lenders to declare all amounts outstanding to be due and payable. As a
result, if we are unable to obtain waivers of these events of defaults from the
respective lenders or refinance these credit facilities with new credit
facilities, we will be required to repay all amounts outstanding under the
Avalon and Bresnan credit facilities. As of June 30, 1999, there were $177.4
million and $500.0 million in borrowings outstanding under the Avalon and
Bresnan credit facilities, respectively. We cannot assure you that we will be
able to obtain capital sufficient to fulfill all of these repurchase and
repayment obligations, or be able to obtain necessary waivers from the Avalon
and Bresnan lenders or refinance the debt outstanding under the Avalon and
Bresnan credit facilities.



SPECIFIED ACQUISITION-RELATED EQUITY HOLDERS ARE OR MAY BE ENTITLED TO CAUSE US


TO REPURCHASE THEIR EQUITY INTERESTS.



     A number of holders of membership units of Charter Communications Holding
Company and/or shares of Class A common stock of Charter Communications, Inc.
have or may have the right to cause us to repurchase these securities.



     - The Rifkin sellers who have received and continue to hold preferred
       membership units have the right to cause Charter Communications Holding
       Company to repurchase these preferred membership units at any time. The
       Rifkin sellers may also have rescission rights against Charter
       Communications, Inc. and Charter Communications Holding Company arising
       out of a possible violation of Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933 in
       connection with the offer and sale of the preferred membership units to
       the Rifkin sellers. If Charter Communications, Inc. or Charter
       Communications Holding Company becomes obligated to repurchase all of

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       the Rifkin sellers' equity interests pursuant to these rescission rights,
       Charter Communications, Inc. or Charter Communications Holding Company
       would be obligated to repurchase these equity interests for $133.3
       million.



     - The Falcon sellers that will acquire membership units may have rescission
       rights against Charter Communications, Inc. and Charter Communications
       Holding Company arising out of a possible violation of Section 5 of the
       Securities Act of 1933 in connection with the offer and sale of these
       membership units to the Falcon sellers. If Charter Communications, Inc.
       or Charter Communications Holding Company becomes obligated to repurchase
       all of the Falcon sellers' membership units pursuant to these rescission
       rights, Charter Communications, Inc. or Charter Communications Holding
       Company would be obligated to repurchase these membership units for up to
       $125.0 million.



We cannot guarantee that any or all of these acquisition-related equity holders
will not exercise any put or rescission rights that they may have. We cannot
assure you that we would be able to obtain capital sufficient to fund any
required repurchase or liability. See "Business--Acquisitions" for a description
of the issuance of membership units of Charter Communications Holding Company as
part of the consideration for our recent and pending acquisitions and repurchase
obligations that we may have.


THERE SHOULD BE NO EXPECTATION THAT MR. ALLEN WILL FUND OUR OPERATIONS OR
OBLIGATIONS IN THE FUTURE.


     In the past, Mr. Allen and/or his affiliates have contributed equity to
Charter Investment, Inc. and Charter Communications Holding Company. Pursuant to
a membership interests purchase agreement, as amended, Mr. Allen, through Vulcan
Cable III Inc., contributed to Charter Communications Holding Company $500
million in cash in August 1999 and an additional $825 million in September 1999.
In addition, Mr. Allen, through Vulcan Cable III Inc., has also agreed to
purchase an additional $750 million of membership units of Charter
Communications Holding Company at the closing of the offering. Other than as
described in this prospectus, there should be no expectation that Mr. Allen or
his affiliates will contribute funds to us or to our subsidiaries in the future.



A SALE BY MR. ALLEN OF HIS DIRECT OR INDIRECT EQUITY INTERESTS COULD ADVERSELY
AFFECT OUR ABILITY TO MANAGE OUR BUSINESS.



     Mr. Allen is not prohibited by any agreement from selling his shares of
Class B common stock of Charter Communications, Inc. or causing Charter
Investment, Inc. or Vulcan Cable III Inc. to sell their membership units in
Charter Communications Holding Company after the lapse of a 180-day lock-up
period following completion of this offering. We cannot assure you that Mr.
Allen will maintain all or any portion of his direct or indirect ownership
interest in us. In the event he sells all or any portion of his direct or
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Charter Communications, Inc. or Charter Communications Holding Company, we
cannot assure you that he would continue as Chairman of Charter Communications,
Inc.'s board of directors or otherwise participate in our management. The
disposition by Mr. Allen or any of his affiliates of their equity interests or
the loss of his services could adversely affect our growth, financial condition
and results of operations, or adversely impact the market price of the Class A
common stock.


THE FAILURE TO OBTAIN NECESSARY REGULATORY APPROVALS, OR TO SATISFY OTHER
CLOSING CONDITIONS, COULD IMPEDE THE CONSUMMATION OF A PENDING ACQUISITION. THIS
WOULD PREVENT OR DELAY OUR STRATEGY TO EXPAND OUR BUSINESS AND INCREASE
REVENUES.

     Our pending acquisitions are subject to federal, state and local regulatory
approvals. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain any necessary
approvals. These pending acquisitions are also subject to a number of other
closing conditions. We cannot assure you as to when, or if, each such
acquisition will be consummated. Any delay, prohibition or modification could
adversely affect the terms of a pending acquisition or could require us to
abandon an otherwise attractive opportunity and possibly forfeit earnest money.

OUR PENDING ACQUISITIONS MAY NOT BE CONSUMMATED AND IF NOT CONSUMMATED, OUR
MANAGEMENT WILL HAVE BROAD DISCRETION WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF THE PROCEEDS
ALLOCATED TO SUCH ACQUISITIONS.

     The consummation of each of our pending acquisitions is subject to a number
of conditions. If these conditions are not materially met, the relevant
acquisition may not be consummated. We cannot assure you that any or all of
these acquisitions will be consummated on the terms described in this
prospectus, or at all. This offering is not contingent or in any way dependent
on the consummation of any or all of these acquisitions. If any of these
acquisitions is not consummated, a significant portion of the net proceeds from
the offering will not be designated for a specific use. In these circumstances,
our management will have broad discretion with respect to the use of the
proceeds of the offering and you will not have the opportunity, as part of your
investment decision, to assess whether the proceeds are being used
appropriately.

WE OPERATE IN A VERY COMPETITIVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT WHICH CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT
OUR BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS.

     The industry in which we operate is highly competitive. In some instances,
we compete against companies with fewer regulatory burdens, easier access to
financing, greater personnel resources, greater brand name recognition and
long-standing relationships with regulatory authorities. Mergers, joint ventures
and alliances among cable television operators, regional telephone companies,
long distance telephone service providers, electric utilities, local exchange
carriers, which are local phone companies that provide local area telephone
services and access to long distance services to customers, providers of
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and other wireless communications services, Internet service providers and
others may result in providers capable of offering cable television and other
telecommunications services in direct competition with us.


     We face competition within the subscription television industry, which
includes providers of paid television service employing technologies other than
cable, and excludes broadcast companies that transmit their signal to customers
without assessing a subscription fee. We also face competition from broadcast
companies distributing television broadcast signals without assessing a
subscription fee and from other communications and entertainment media,
including conventional off-air television and radio broadcasting services,
newspapers, movie theaters, the Internet, live sports events and home video
products. We cannot assure you that upgrading our cable systems will allow us to
compete effectively. Additionally, as we expand and introduce new and enhanced
services, including Internet and telecommunications services, we will be subject
to competition from telecommunications providers and Internet service providers.
We cannot predict the extent to which this competition may affect our business
and operations in the future.


DATA PROCESSING FAILURES AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1999 COULD SIGNIFICANTLY DISRUPT OUR
OPERATIONS, CAUSING A DECLINE IN CASH FLOW AND REVENUES AND OTHER DIFFICULTIES.

     The year 2000 problem affects our owned and licensed computer systems and
equipment used in connection with internal operations. It also affects our
non-information technology systems, including embedded systems in our buildings
and other infrastructure. Additionally, since we rely directly and indirectly,
in the regular course of business, on the proper operation and compatibility of
third-party systems, the year 2000 problem could cause these systems to fail,
err or become incompatible with our systems.


     Much of our assessment efforts regarding the year 2000 problem have
involved, and depend on, inquiries to third party service providers. Some of
these third parties that have certified the readiness of their products will not
certify that such products have operating compatibility with our systems. If we,
or a significant third party with whom we communicate and do business through
computers, fails to become year 2000 ready, or if the year 2000 problem causes
our systems to become internally incompatible or incompatible with key third
party systems, our business could suffer material disruptions. We could also
face disruptions if the year 2000 problem causes general widespread problems or
an economic crisis. We cannot now estimate the extent of these potential
disruptions. We cannot assure you that our efforts to date and our ongoing
efforts to prepare for the year 2000 problem will be sufficient to prevent a
material disruption of our operations, particularly with respect to systems we
may acquire prior to December 31, 1999. As a result of any such disruption, our
growth, financial condition and results of operations could suffer materially.


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THE LOSS OF KEY EXECUTIVES COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR ABILITY TO MANAGE OUR
BUSINESS.


     Our success is substantially dependent upon the retention, and the
continued performance of the Chairman of our board of directors, Mr. Allen, and
our Chief Executive Officer, Jerald L. Kent. The loss of the services of Mr.
Allen or Mr. Kent could adversely affect our financial condition and results of
operations.

                       REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

OUR BUSINESS IS SUBJECT TO EXTENSIVE GOVERNMENTAL LEGISLATION AND REGULATION.
THE APPLICABLE LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS, AND CHANGES TO THEM, COULD ADVERSELY
AFFECT OUR BUSINESS BY INCREASING OUR EXPENSES.

     Regulation of the cable industry has increased the administrative and
operational expenses and limited the revenues of cable systems. Cable operators
are subject to, among other things:

     - limited rate regulation;

     - requirements that, under specified circumstances, a cable system carry a
       local broadcast station or obtain consent to carry a local or distant
       broadcast station;

     - rules for franchise renewals and transfers; and

     - other requirements covering a variety of operational areas such as equal
       employment opportunity, technical standards and customer service
       requirements.

     Additionally, many aspects of these regulations are currently the subject
of judicial proceedings and administrative or legislative proposals. There are
also ongoing efforts to amend or expand the state and local regulation of some
of our cable systems, which may compound the regulatory risks we already face.
We expect further efforts of this type, but cannot predict whether any of the
states or localities in which we now operate will expand regulation of our cable
systems in the future or how they will do so.

WE MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO OUR NETWORKS TO OTHER INTERNET SERVICE
PROVIDERS. THIS COULD SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE OUR COMPETITION AND ADVERSELY
AFFECT THE UPGRADE OF OUR SYSTEMS OR OUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE NEW PRODUCTS AND
SERVICES.


     There are proposals before the United States Congress and the Federal
Communications Commission to require all cable operators to make a portion of
their cable systems' bandwidth available to other Internet service providers,
such as telephone companies. Certain local franchising authorities are
considering or have already approved such "open access" requirements. A federal
district court in Portland, Oregon upheld the legality of an open access
requirement. Recently,


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a number of companies, including telephone companies and Internet service
providers, have requested local authorities and the Federal Communications
Commission to require cable operators to provide access to cable's broadband
infrastructure, which allows cable to deliver a multitude of channels and/or
services, so that these companies may deliver Internet services directly to
customers over cable facilities. Broward County, Florida granted open access to
an Internet service provider as a condition to a cable operator's transfer of
its franchise for cable service. The cable operator has commenced legal action
at the federal district court level. Allocating a portion of our bandwidth
capacity to other Internet service providers would impair our ability to use our
bandwidth in ways that would generate maximum revenues. In addition, our
Internet service provider competitors would be strengthened. We may also decide
not to upgrade our systems which would prevent us from introducing our planned
new products and services. In addition, we cannot assure you that if we were
required to provide access in this manner, it would not adversely impact our
profitability in many ways, including any or all of the following:


     - significantly increasing competition;

     - increasing the expenses we incur to maintain our systems; and

     - increasing the expense of upgrading and/or expanding our systems.

OUR CABLE SYSTEMS ARE OPERATED UNDER FRANCHISES WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO NON-
RENEWAL OR TERMINATION. THE FAILURE TO RENEW A FRANCHISE COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT
OUR BUSINESS IN A KEY MARKET.

     Our cable systems generally operate pursuant to non-exclusive franchises,
permits or licenses typically granted by a municipality or other state or local
government controlling the public rights-of-way. Many franchises establish
comprehensive facilities and service requirements, as well as specific customer
service standards and establish monetary penalties for non-compliance. In many
cases, franchises are terminable if the franchisee fails to comply with material
provisions set forth in the franchise agreement governing system operations.
Franchises are generally granted for fixed terms and must be periodically
renewed. Local franchising authorities may resist granting a renewal if either
past performance or the prospective operating proposal is considered inadequate.
Franchise authorities often demand concessions or other commitments as a
condition to renewal, which have been and may continue to be costly to us. In
some instances, franchises have not been renewed at expiration, and we have
operated under either temporary operating agreements or without a license while
negotiating renewal terms with the local franchising authorities. We cannot
assure you that we will be able to renew these franchises in the future, and a
sustained failure to renew a franchise could adversely affect our business in
the affected geographic area.

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WE OPERATE OUR CABLE SYSTEMS UNDER FRANCHISES WHICH ARE NON-EXCLUSIVE. LOCAL
FRANCHISING AUTHORITIES CAN GRANT ADDITIONAL FRANCHISES AND CREATE COMPETITION
IN MARKET AREAS WHERE NONE EXISTED PREVIOUSLY.

     Our cable systems are operated under franchises granted by local
franchising authorities. These franchises are non-exclusive. Consequently, such
local franchising authorities can grant additional franchises to competitors in
the same geographic area. As a result, competing operators may build systems in
areas in which we hold franchises. In some cases municipal utilities may legally
compete with us without obtaining a franchise from the local franchising
authority. The existence of more than one cable system operating in the same
territory is referred to as an overbuild. These overbuilds could adversely
affect our growth, financial condition and results of operations.

LOCAL FRANCHISE AUTHORITIES HAVE THE ABILITY TO IMPOSE ADDITIONAL REGULATORY
CONSTRAINTS ON OUR BUSINESS. THIS CAN FURTHER INCREASE OUR EXPENSES.

     In addition to the franchise document, cable authorities have also adopted
in some jurisdictions cable regulatory ordinances that further regulate the
operation of cable systems. This additional regulation increases our expenses in
operating our business. We cannot assure you that the local franchising
authorities will not impose new and more restrictive requirements.

     Local franchising authorities also have the power to reduce rates and order
refunds of basic service tier rates paid in the previous twelve-month period
determined to be in excess of the maximum permitted rates. Basic service tier
rates are the prices charged for basic programming services. As of June 30,
1999, we have refunded an aggregate amount of approximately $50,000 since our
inception. We may be required to refund additional amounts in the future.

DESPITE RECENT DEREGULATION OF EXPANDED BASIC CABLE PROGRAMMING PACKAGES, WE ARE
CONCERNED THAT CABLE RATE INCREASES COULD GIVE RISE TO FURTHER REGULATION. THIS
COULD IMPAIR OUR ABILITY TO RAISE RATES TO COVER OUR INCREASING COSTS OR CAUSE
US TO DELAY OR CANCEL SERVICE OR PROGRAMMING ENHANCEMENTS.

     On March 31, 1999, the pricing guidelines of expanded basic cable
programming packages were deregulated, permitting cable operators to set their
own rates. This deregulation was not applicable to basic services. However, the
Federal Communications Commission and the United States Congress continue to be
concerned that cable rate increases are exceeding inflation. It is possible that
either the Federal Communications Commission or the United States Congress will
again restrict the ability of cable television operators to implement rate
increases. Should this occur, it would impede our ability to raise our rates. If
we are unable to raise our rates in response to increasing costs, our financial
condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

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IF WE OFFER TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, WE MAY BE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL
REGULATORY BURDENS CAUSING US TO INCUR ADDITIONAL COSTS.

     If we enter the business of offering telecommunications services, we may be
required to obtain federal, state and local licenses or other authorizations to
offer these services. We may not be able to obtain such authorizations in a
timely manner, if at all, and conditions could be imposed upon such licenses or
authorizations that may not be favorable to us. Furthermore, telecommunications
companies, including Internet protocol telephony companies, which are companies
that have the ability to offer telephone services over the Internet, generally
are subject to significant regulation as well as higher fees for pole
attachments. Pole attachments are cable wires that are attached to poles. In
particular, cable operators who provide telecommunications services and cannot
reach agreement with local utilities over pole attachment rates in states that
do not regulate pole attachment rates will be subject to a methodology
prescribed by the Federal Communications Commission for determining the rates.
These rates may be higher than those paid by cable operators who do not provide
telecommunications services. The rate increases are to be phased in over a
five-year period beginning on February 8, 2001. If we become subject to
telecommunications regulation or higher pole attachment rates, we may incur
additional costs which may be material to our business.

                                  THE OFFERING

RISKS OF EXTREME VOLATILITY OF MARKET PRICE OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK.

     The initial public offering price that we determine, with the assistance of
the underwriters, may have no relation to the price at which the Class A common
stock trades after completion of the offering. Among the factors considered in
determining the initial public offering price of the shares, in addition to
prevailing market conditions, will be our historical performance, estimates of
our business potential and our earnings prospects, an assessment of our
management and the consideration of the above factors in relation to market
valuation of companies in related businesses. The market price of the Class A
common stock may be extremely volatile for many reasons, including:

     - actual or anticipated variations in our revenues and operating results;

     - a public market for the Class A common stock may not develop;

     - announcements of the development of improved or competitive technologies;

     - the use of new products or promotions by us or our competitors;

     - the offer and sale by us in the future of additional shares of Class A
       common stock or other securities;

     - changes in financial forecasts by securities analysts;

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     - new conditions or trends in the cable industry; and

     - market conditions.

THE MARKET PRICE FOR OUR CLASS A COMMON STOCK COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY THE
LARGE NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR ISSUANCE IN THE FUTURE.


     Immediately following the offering, 170,000,000 shares of Class A common
stock will be issued and outstanding. An additional 402,990,815 shares of Class
A common stock will be issuable under the circumstances described in the section
"Shares Eligible for Future Sale". Substantially all of the shares of Class A
common stock issuable upon exchange of Charter Communications Holding Company
membership units and all shares of Class A common stock issuable upon conversion
of shares of our Class B common stock will have "demand" and/or "piggyback"
registration rights attached to them, including those issuable to Mr. Allen
through Charter Investment, Inc. and Vulcan Cable III Inc. "Demand" rights
enable the holders to demand that their shares be registered and may require us
to file a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 at our
expense. "Piggyback" rights provide for notice to the relevant holders if we
propose to register any of our securities under the Securities Act, and such
holders may include their shares in the registration statement. Shares of Class
A common stock not held by our affiliates will be freely saleable at the end of
the relevant restricted period pursuant to Rule 144.



     The sale of a substantial number of shares of Class A common stock, or the
perception that such sales could occur, could adversely affect prevailing market
prices for the Class A common stock. In addition, any such sale or perception
that such sale could occur could make it more difficult for us to sell equity
securities or equity-related securities in the future at a time and price that
we deem appropriate. See "Shares Eligible For Future Sale".


YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IMMEDIATE AND SUBSTANTIAL DILUTION RESULTING IN YOUR STOCK
BEING WORTH LESS ON A NET TANGIBLE BOOK VALUE BASIS THAN THE AMOUNT YOU
INVESTED.


     Purchasers of the Class A common stock offered hereby will experience an
immediate dilution in net tangible book value of $0.51 per share of Class A
common stock purchased. Accordingly, in the event we are liquidated, investors
may not receive the full amount of their investment. See "Dilution".


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                           FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

     This prospectus includes forward-looking statements regarding, among other
things, our plans, strategies and prospects, both business and financial.
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. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this prospectus are
set forth under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this prospectus and
include, but are not limited to:


     - our plans to achieve growth by offering new products and services and
       through acquisitions;



     - our anticipated capital expenditures for our planned upgrades and the
       ability to fund these expenditures;


     - our beliefs regarding the effects of governmental regulation on our
       business;

     - our ability to effectively compete in a highly competitive environment;
       and

     - our expectations to be ready for any year 2000 problem.

     All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our
behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by those cautionary statements.

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                                USE OF PROCEEDS


     We estimate that the net proceeds from our sale of 170,000,000 shares of
Class A common stock will be $2.94 billion, after deducting underwriting
discounts. The estimated offering expenses of $40.0 million will be paid by
Charter Communications Holding Company. This assumes an initial public offering
price of $18.00 per share, which is the mid-point of the range appearing on the
cover page of this prospectus. If the underwriters exercise their over-allotment
option in full, we estimate that the net proceeds from our sale of 195,500,000
shares will be $3.38 billion. In addition, concurrently with the closing of the
offering, Charter Communications Holding Company will receive proceeds of $750
million from an equity purchase by Mr. Allen, through Vulcan Cable III Inc., for
membership units at a purchase price per membership unit equal to the net
initial public offering price per share, which is the initial public offering
price less the underwriting discount.



     Charter Communications, Inc. will temporarily retain a portion of the net
proceeds from the offering to finance the purchase of stock as part of the
Avalon acquisition which is expected to close in November 1999. Concurrently
with the closing of the offering, Charter Communications, Inc. will contribute
to Charter Communications Holding Company the net proceeds from the offering
less this retained portion and a promissory note with a principal amount equal
to the retained portion in exchange for 170 million membership units of Charter
Communications Holding Company. Charter Communications, Inc. will transfer the
indirect interest it will hold in Avalon Cable LLC as a result of the Avalon
acquisition and any remaining cash retained from the proceeds from the offering
to Charter Communications Holding Company in payment of the promissory note. See
"Description of Capital Stock and Membership Units -- Membership Units".



     The membership units of Charter Communications Holding Company acquired by
Charter Communications, Inc. will represent an approximate 34% equity interest
in Charter Communications Holding Company as of the closing of the offering, or
an approximate 31% equity interest making all of the assumptions described on
page 4 with respect to our organizational chart. If the underwriters exercise
their over-allotment option in full, those percentages would be 38% and 34%,
respectively. The price per membership unit to be acquired by Charter
Communications, Inc. will be equal to the net initial public offering price per
share.



     Charter Communications Holding Company will use the cash proceeds from the
sale of the membership units to Charter Communications, Inc., together with the
proceeds from the $750 million equity purchase described above, to pay a portion
of the cash purchase prices of the pending acquisitions. These sources, together
with other currently available sources, will not be sufficient to consummate
these acquisitions, and we will require additional financing. See


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"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations -- Liquidity and Capital Resources -- Acquisitions" and the
accompanying sources and uses table for more information. We expect, but cannot
guarantee, that these acquisitions will be completed by the end of the first
quarter of 2000. See "Business -- Acquisitions" for further information on these
acquisitions.



     Pending Charter Communications Holding Company's use of the net proceeds of
this offering as described above, we may invest the funds in appropriate
short-term investments as determined by us or repay any amounts outstanding
under Charter Operating's revolving credit facilities.


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                                DIVIDEND POLICY


     We do not expect to pay any cash dividends on our Class A common stock in
the foreseeable future. Charter Communications Holding Company is required under
certain circumstances to pay distributions pro rata to all its common members to
the extent necessary for any common member to pay taxes incurred with respect to
its share of taxable income attributed to Charter Communications Holding
Company. Covenants in the indentures and credit agreements governing the
indebtedness of Charter Communications Holding Company's subsidiaries restrict
their ability to make distributions to us and, accordingly, limit our ability to
declare or pay cash dividends. We intend to cause Charter Communications Holding
Company and its subsidiaries to retain future earnings, if any, to finance the
expansion of the business of Charter Communications Holding Company and its
subsidiaries.


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                                 CAPITALIZATION

     The following table sets forth as of June 30, 1999 on a consolidated basis:

     - the actual capitalization of Charter Communications Holding Company;


     - the pro forma capitalization of Charter Communications, Inc. to reflect:



         (1) the issuance and sale by Charter Communications, Inc. of the shares
             of Class A common stock offered in this prospectus for net proceeds
             of $2.90 billion, after deducting underwriting discounts and
             estimated offering expenses totaling $162 million, of which $40
             million will be paid by Charter Communications Holding Company;



         (2) an initial public offering price per share of $18.00, which is the
             mid-point of the range appearing on the cover page of this
             prospectus;



         (3) the issuance and sale by Charter Communications, Inc. of 50,000
             shares of high vote Class B common stock to Mr. Allen and our three
             founders for proceeds of $.9 million;



         (4) the purchase by Charter Communications, Inc. of 170.05 million
             membership units in Charter Communications Holding Company
             resulting in the consolidation of Charter Communications Holding
             Company by Charter Communications, Inc.; and



     - the pro forma as adjusted capitalization of Charter Communications, Inc.
       assuming that as of June 30, 1999:



          (1) Mr. Allen, through Vulcan Cable III Inc., had made a total equity
              contribution of $1.325 billion to Charter Communications Holding
              Company for membership units at a price per membership unit of
              $20.73;



          (2) Mr. Allen, through Vulcan Cable III Inc., had purchased membership
              units from Charter Communications Holding Company for $750 million
              at a price per membership unit equal to the net initial public
              offering price per share;



          (3) all acquisitions closed since June 30, 1999 and all of our pending
              acquisitions had been completed;



          (4) all of the Helicon and Rifkin notes had been repurchased through
              tender offers;



          (5) the credit facilities at Avalon and Bresnan that we are assuming
              had remained in place on terms similar to the existing credit
              facilities, and we had arranged new credit facilities at Fanch;



          (6) the Falcon, Avalon and Bresnan notes and debentures had not been
              put to us as permitted under the change of control provisions in
              the indentures for these notes and debentures;


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          (7) $425 million of the Falcon acquisition purchase price had been
              paid in the form of membership units in Charter Communications
              Holding Company. Up to $550 million of the purchase price may be
              payable in the form of membership units;



          (8) no membership units in Charter Communications Holding Company had
              been exchanged for Class A or Class B common stock of Charter
              Communications, Inc.;



          (9) pending acquisitions had been funded with additional long-term
              debt of $1.4 billion, which is not arranged at this time;



         (10) the underwriters had not exercised their over-allotment option;
              and



         (11) none of the options to purchase membership units granted under the
              Charter Communications Holding Company option plan or granted to
              our chief executive officer had been exercised.


     This table should be read in conjunction with the "Unaudited Pro Forma
Financial Statements" and the accompanying notes included elsewhere in this
prospectus. See also "Use of Proceeds".

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              AS OF JUNE 30, 1999
                                                 ----------------------------------------------
                                                    CHARTER
                                                 COMMUNICATIONS    CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
                                                    HOLDING        ----------------------------
                                                    COMPANY                         PRO FORMA
                                                     ACTUAL         PRO FORMA      AS ADJUSTED
                                                 --------------    ------------    ------------
                                                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                              <C>               <C>             <C>
Long-term debt:
  Credit facilities(a).........................    $2,025,000      $ 2,025,000     $ 5,735,000
  8.250% senior notes -- Charter Holdings......       600,000          600,000         600,000
  8.625% senior notes -- Charter Holdings......     1,500,000        1,500,000       1,500,000
  9.920% senior discount notes -- Charter
     Holdings..................................     1,475,000        1,475,000       1,475,000
  10% senior discount notes -- Renaissance.....       114,413          114,413         114,413
  Notes and debentures -- Falcon(b)............            --               --         825,250
  Notes -- Avalon(c)...........................            --               --         346,000
  Notes -- Bresnan(d)..........................            --               --         445,000
  Other(e).....................................         1,010            1,010       1,388,198
                                                   ----------      -----------     -----------
                                                    5,715,423        5,715,423      12,428,861
  Net unamortized discount.....................      (581,113)        (581,113)       (945,742)
                                                   ----------      -----------     -----------
          Total long-term debt.................     5,134,310        5,134,310      11,483,119
                                                   ----------      -----------     -----------
Members' equity(f).............................     3,204,122               --              --
                                                   ----------      -----------     -----------
Minority interest(f)(g)........................            --        3,425,546       6,761,825
                                                   ----------      -----------     -----------
Stockholders' equity:
  Class A common stock; $.001 par value;
     1.5 billion shares authorized; 170 million
     shares issued and outstanding on a pro
     forma basis...............................            --              170             170
  Class B common stock; $.001 par value;
     1 billion shares authorized; 50,000 shares
     issued and outstanding on a pro forma
     basis.....................................            --               --              --
  Preferred stock; $.001 par value; 250 million
     shares authorized; no shares issued and
     outstanding...............................            --               --              --
  Additional paid-in capital...................                      2,677,006       2,973,939
                                                   ----------      -----------     -----------
     Total stockholders' equity(g)(h)..........            --        2,677,176       2,974,109
                                                   ----------      -----------     -----------
          Total capitalization.................    $8,338,432      $11,237,032     $21,219,053
                                                   ==========      ===========     ===========
</TABLE>


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(a)  Pro forma as adjusted credit facilities consist of $3.0 billion of existing
     credit facilities at Charter Operating, $1.0 billion of committed credit
     facilities at Falcon, $0.8 billion of credit facilities at Avalon and
     Bresnan that we expect to arrange on terms similar to the existing credit
     facilities at those companies and a $0.9 billion credit facility at Fanch
     that we expect to arrange. If we are unable to arrange this new $1.7
     billion in bank financing, the amount of debt needed to be raised prior to
     closing of our pending acquisitions would increase, as discussed in (e)
     below. Additional interest expense that would be incurred as a result of
     less favorable terms is discussed in the "Unaudited Pro Forma Financial
     Statements".



(b)  Consists of 8.375% senior debentures of $375 million, 9.285% senior
     discount debentures of $435.25 million, and 11.56% subordinated notes of
     $15 million.



(c)  Consists of 9.375% senior subordinated notes of $150 million and 11.875%
     senior discount notes of $196 million.


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(d)  Consists of 8.0% senior notes of $170 million and 9.25% senior discount
     notes of $275 million.



(e)  Pro forma as adjusted includes $1.4 billion of additional long-term debt
     that we expect to raise prior to the closing of the pending acquisitions to
     fund a portion of these acquisitions, including the Bresnan acquisition.
     This amount would increase to $4.4 billion (representing the estimated $1.4
     billion shortfall, $1.7 billion of credit facilities, $1.3 billion of notes
     and debentures) to the extent we have to repay notes, debentures and credit
     facility borrowings of our pending acquisitions that are put to us or we
     will need to repurchase upon a change of control of the acquired entities.
     Additionally, should Rifkin sellers choose to redeem their preferred
     membership units the estimated shortfall would increase to $4.5 billion.
     Although we have shown the $1.4 billion amount as debt in the above table,
     we intend to finance $1.1 billion of this amount by issuing convertible
     debt, convertible preferred or privately-placed equity securities. We can
     give no assurance that additional debt or equity financing will be
     available to us.



(f)  Minority interest represents total member's equity of Charter
     Communications Holding Company multiplied by 56% (pro forma) and 69% (pro
     forma as adjusted), the estimated ownership percentages of Charter
     Communications Holding Company not held by Charter Communications, Inc. See
     "Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements". Pro forma as adjusted minority
     interest includes additional equity contributions into Charter
     Communications Holding Company by Mr. Allen, through Vulcan Cable III Inc.,
     of $2.075 billion, additional equity interests in Charter Communications
     Holding Company membership units issued to sellers of Falcon and Bresnan
     recorded at $1.425 billion and $133.3 million of additional preferred
     equity interests in Charter Communications Holding Company issued to the
     sellers in the Rifkin acquisition. Gains (losses) arising from issuances by
     Charter Communications Holding Company of its membership units will be
     recorded as capital transactions in our consolidated financial statements
     thereby increasing (decreasing) our total stockholders' equity.



 (g) Approximately 10% and 59% of the membership units of Charter Communications
     Holding Company are exchangeable for Class A and Class B common stock,
     respectively, of Charter Communications, Inc., at the option of the equity
     holders. We assume in this table that none of these membership units are
     exchanged for Charter Communications, Inc. common stock. If all equity
     holders in Charter Communications Holding Company exchanged all of their
     membership units for common stock, total stockholders' equity would
     increase by $6.8 billion and minority interest would decrease by $6.8
     billion.



 (h) Assuming the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares of Class A
     common stock is exercised and the net proceeds are used to purchase
     approximately an additional 3% of the membership units of Charter
     Communications Holding Company, total stockholders' equity would increase
     by $444.2 million.


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                                    DILUTION


     The following table illustrates the dilution in pro forma net tangible book
value (total assets less total liabilities) on a per share basis. In calculating
the dilution, we have made the same assumptions described on the following page
with respect to our unaudited pro forma financial statements. We have also
assumed the issuance of 170 million shares of Class A common stock offered in
this prospectus.



<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>       <C>
Assumed initial public offering price per share.....................    $18.00
  Pro forma net tangible book value per share at June 30,
     1999...................................................   17.95
  Decrease in pro forma net tangible book value per share
     attributable to new investors purchasing shares in the
     offering...............................................   (0.46)
                                                              ------
Pro forma net tangible book value per share after the offering......     17.49
                                                                        ------
Pro forma dilution per share to new investors(a)....................    $ 0.51
                                                                        ======
</TABLE>


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(a) Assuming the exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option, pro forma
    dilution per share to new investors would be $0.45. Assuming $550 million
    rather than $425 million of Falcon's purchase price is paid in the form of
    Charter Communications Holding Company membership units and assuming no
    exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option, pro forma dilution per
    share to new investors would be $0.43. Assuming $425 million of Falcon's
    purchase price is paid in the form of membership units, the underwriters'
    over-allotment option is not exercised and the membership units of Charter
    Communications Holding Company issued to the Falcon and Bresnan sellers were
    based on $18 per unit instead of the assumed $26.34 per unit and, therefore,
    more units would be issued to the Falcon and Bresnan sellers, pro forma
    dilution per share to new investors would be $1.27.



     The table above and related discussion assumes no exercise of any stock
options outstanding. At June 30, 1999, there were options outstanding to
purchase 16,538,208 Charter Communications Holding Company membership units at
exercise prices ranging from $20.00 to $20.73 per unit. Membership units
received upon exercise of these options will be automatically exchanged for
shares of Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis, except for membership
units received by our chief executive officer which are exchangeable for Class A
common stock. To the extent that all of these options are exercised, pro forma
dilution per share to the new investors would be $0.44.


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     The following table summarizes the relative investment in Charter
Communications Holding Company of the existing holders of Charter Communications
Holding Company membership units and Charter Communications, Inc., giving pro
forma effect to the purchase of Charter Communications Holding Company
membership units by Charter Communications, Inc. with the net proceeds of the
offering. This information is presented because it more accurately describes the
percentage ownership of the business of Charter Communications Holding Company
represented by the Class A common stock.



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       MEMBERSHIP UNITS                              AVERAGE
                                           PURCHASED            CONSIDERATION       PRICE PER
                                     ---------------------   --------------------   MEMBERSHIP
                                       NUMBER      PERCENT      PAID      PERCENT      UNIT
                                     -----------   -------   ----------   -------   ----------
                                                          (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                  <C>           <C>       <C>          <C>       <C>
Existing holders of membership
  units............................  324,955,052      66%    $5,633,300      66%      $17.34
Charter Communications, Inc........  170,000,000      34      2,897,500      34        17.04
                                     -----------     ---     ----------     ---
          Total....................  494,955,052     100%    $8,530,800     100%
                                     ===========     ===     ==========     ===
</TABLE>


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                    UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


     The following Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements of Charter
Communications, Inc. are based on the pro forma financial statements of Charter
Communications Holding Company. Prior to the issuance and sale by Charter
Communications, Inc. of Class A common stock in the offering, Charter
Communications, Inc. is a holding company with no material assets or operations.
The net proceeds from the initial public offering will be used to purchase
membership units in Charter Communications Holding Company, including a
controlling voting interest. As a result, Charter Communications, Inc. will
consolidate the financial statements of Charter Communications Holding Company.
Since January 1, 1999, Charter Communications Holding Company has closed
numerous acquisitions and has several pending acquisitions. In addition, a
subsidiary of Charter Communications Holding Company merged with Marcus Holdings
in April 1999. Our financial statements, on a consolidated basis with Charter
Communication Holding Company, are adjusted on a pro forma basis to illustrate
the estimated effects of pending acquisitions and recent acquisitions closed
since June 30, 1999 as if such transactions had occurred on June 30, 1999 for
the Unaudited Pro Forma Balance Sheet and to illustrate the estimated effects of
the following transactions as if they had occurred on January 1, 1998 for the
Unaudited Pro Forma Statements of Operations:


     (1) the acquisition of Charter Communications Holding Company on December
         23, 1998 by Mr. Allen;


     (2) the acquisition of certain cable systems from Sonic Communications
         Inc., located in California and Utah, on May 20, 1998 by Charter
         Communications Holding Company for an aggregate purchase price net of
         cash acquired, of $228.4 million, comprised of $167.5 million in cash
         and $60.9 million in a note payable to the seller;



     (3) the acquisition of Marcus Cable by Mr. Allen and Marcus Holdings'
         merger with and into Charter Holdings effective March 31, 1999;


     (4) the acquisitions and dispositions during 1998 by Marcus Cable;

     (5) Charter Communications Holding Company's and its subsidiaries'
         acquisitions completed since January 1, 1999 and pending acquisitions;
         and

     (6) the refinancing of all the debt of our subsidiaries through the
         issuance of notes and funding under our credit facilities.


     The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements also illustrate the estimated
effects of the issuance and sale by us of 170 million shares of Class A common
stock using an initial offering price of $18.00, after deducting underwriting
discounts and estimated offering expenses, and the equity contribution of the
net proceeds to Charter Communications Holding Company. We have assumed that the
underwriters have not exercised their over-allotment option and none of the
options to purchase membership units granted under the Charter Communications
Holding Company option plan or granted to our chief executive officer have been


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exercised. We have assumed the net proceeds would purchase 170 million common
membership units in Charter Communications Holding Company, representing a 44%
economic interest and a 100% voting interest, prior to the equity contributions
from Mr. Allen and the closing of any of the pending acquisitions. Prior to the
initial public offering, Charter Investment, Inc. owned approximately 217.6
million common membership units of Charter Communications Holding Company.



     After considering additional membership units issued by Charter
Communications Holding Company to Mr. Allen, through Vulcan Cable III Inc., and
to the sellers of Falcon and Bresnan, the economic interest held by Charter
Communications, Inc. in Charter Communications Holding Company is reduced to
31%. Based on the terms of the agreements with the sellers of Falcon and
Bresnan, we estimate they will receive 54.1 million membership units at a price
per unit of $26.34. The number of units could vary based on the value of Charter
Communications Holding Company at the closing of the acquisitions, however, we
believe the effects would not have a material impact on the unaudited pro forma
financial statements. Mr. Allen will receive 43.4 million membership units for
his $750 million equity investment. Prior to the initial public offering Mr.
Allen contributed $1.325 billion and received 63.9 million membership units. As
such, the consolidated pro forma financial statements of Charter Communications,
Inc. reflect a minority interest equal to 69% of the equity of Charter
Communications Holding Company after the investment by Charter Communications,
Inc. and depict 69% of the net losses applicable to the common members of
Charter Communications Holding Company being allocated to the minority interest.



     The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements reflect the application of the
principles of purchase accounting to the transactions listed in items (1)
through (5) above. The allocation of purchase price is based, in part, on
preliminary information which is subject to adjustment upon obtaining complete
valuation information of intangible assets. We believe that finalization of the
purchase price will not have a material impact on the results of operations or
financial position of Charter Communications, Inc. or Charter Communications
Holding Company.


     The unaudited pro forma adjustments are based upon available information
and certain assumptions that we believe are reasonable. In particular, the pro
forma adjustments assume the following:

     - We will repurchase the Helicon notes at a price equal to 103% of their
       aggregate principal amount, plus accrued interest. The call price of 103%
       is not permitted until November 1, 1999. The Helicon notes are currently
       callable at 106%.


     - We will repurchase the Rifkin notes at a price in excess of their
       principal amount, plus accrued interest as of June 30, 1999.



     - We will arrange new credit facilities at Avalon and Bresnan on terms
       similar to the existing credit facilities at those companies, and we will
       arrange new credit facilities at Fanch.


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     - The holders of the public notes and debentures of Falcon, Avalon and
       Bresnan will not require us to repurchase these notes as required by
       change of control provisions in the indentures for these notes and
       debentures.



     - We will pay $425 million of Falcon's purchase price in the form of
       membership units in Charter Communications Holding Company. A portion of
       the purchase price, ranging from $425 to $550 million, may, at the option
       of specified Falcon sellers, be payable in the form of membership units
       in Charter Communications Holdings Company. The exact amount of purchase
       price payable in membership units will be determined by reference to a
       formula in the Falcon acquisition purchase agreement.



     - As of the closing of the offering, approximately 69% of the membership
       units of Charter Communications Holding Company will be exchangeable for
       Class A and Class B common stock of Charter Communications, Inc. at the
       option of the holders. We assume none of these membership units are
       exchanged for Charter Communications, Inc. common stock.



     - We will fund certain pending acquisitions prior to closing with
       additional long-term debt of $1.4 billion with an assumed interest rate
       of 10%. The 10% rate is a current market rate approximating the rate on
       debt similar to our 9.92% senior discount notes issued in March 1999.
       These additional funds have not been arranged at this time.


     The estimated impacts of alternative outcomes are disclosed in the notes to
the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements.


     The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements of Charter Communications,
Inc. do not purport to be indicative of what our financial position or results
of operations would actually have been had the transactions described above been
completed on the dates indicated or to project our results of operations for any
future date.


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        UNAUDITED PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                                                               SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
                          --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             CHARTER
                          COMMUNICATIONS
                             HOLDING          RECENT                       PENDING        REFINANCING    OFFERING
                             COMPANY       ACQUISITIONS                  ACQUISITIONS     ADJUSTMENTS   ADJUSTMENTS
                             (NOTE A)        (NOTE B)      SUBTOTAL        (NOTE B)        (NOTE C)      (NOTE D)        TOTAL
                          --------------   ------------   ----------   ----------------   -----------   -----------   ------------
                                                       (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S>                       <C>              <C>            <C>          <C>                <C>           <C>           <C>
Revenues................    $  594,173      $ 240,641     $  834,814      $  597,234       $     --      $     --     $  1,432,048
                            ----------      ---------     ----------      ----------       --------      --------     ------------
Operating expenses:
  Operating, general and
    administrative......       310,325        119,953        430,278         307,736             --            --          738,014
  Depreciation and
    amortization........       313,621        122,155        435,776         402,300             --            --          838,076
  Stock option
    compensation
    expense.............        38,194             --         38,194              --             --            --           38,194
  Corporate expense
    charges
    (Note E)............        11,073         17,943         29,016          18,711             --            --           47,727
  Management fees.......            --          4,891          4,891           3,849             --            --            8,740
                            ----------      ---------     ----------      ----------       --------      --------     ------------
    Total operating
      expenses..........       673,213        264,942        938,155         732,596             --            --        1,670,751
                            ----------      ---------     ----------      ----------       --------      --------     ------------
Loss from operations....       (79,040)       (24,301)      (103,341)       (135,362)            --            --         (238,703)
Interest expense........      (183,869)       (76,753)      (260,622)       (234,567)         4,300            --         (490,889)
Interest income.........        10,189            293         10,482             951             --            --           11,433
Other income (expense)..         2,682           (894)         1,788             (26)            --            --            1,762
                            ----------      ---------     ----------      ----------       --------      --------     ------------
Income (loss) before
  minority interest.....      (250,038)      (101,655)      (351,693)       (369,004)         4,300            --         (716,397)
Minority interest.......            --             --             --              --             --       492,864          492,864
                            ----------      ---------     ----------      ----------       --------      --------     ------------
Loss before
  extraordinary item....      (250,038)      (101,655)      (351,693)       (369,004)         4,300       492,864         (223,533)
Preferred dividends.....            --         (5,332)        (5,332)             --             --         5,332               --
                            ----------      ---------     ----------      ----------       --------      --------     ------------
Loss applicable to
  equity holders........    $ (250,038)     $(106,987)    $ (357,025)     $ (369,004)      $  4,300      $498,196     $   (223,533)
                            ==========      =========     ==========      ==========       ========      ========     ============
Basic loss per share
  (Note F)..............                                                                                                    $(1.31)
                                                                                                                      ============
Diluted loss per share
  (Note F)..............                                                                                                    $(1.31)
                                                                                                                      ============
Weighted average shares
  outstanding:
  Basic.................                                                                                               170,050,000
  Diluted...............                                                                                               170,050,000
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        UNAUDITED PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                                                               SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
                          --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             CHARTER
                          COMMUNICATIONS
                             HOLDING          RECENT                       PENDING        REFINANCING    OFFERING
                             COMPANY       ACQUISITIONS                  ACQUISITIONS     ADJUSTMENTS   ADJUSTMENTS
                             (NOTE A)        (NOTE B)      SUBTOTAL        (NOTE B)        (NOTE C)      (NOTE D)        TOTAL
                          --------------   ------------   ----------   ----------------   -----------   -----------   ------------
                                                       (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S>                       <C>              <C>            <C>          <C>                <C>           <C>           <C>
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
EBITDA (Note G).........    $  237,263      $  96,960     $  334,223      $  266,912                                  $    601,135
EBITDA margin
  (Note H)..............          39.9%          40.3%          40.0%           44.7%                                         42.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
  (Note I)..............    $  283,848      $ 120,688     $  404,536      $  289,498                                  $    694,034
Cash flows from
  operating
  activities............       172,770         44,321        217,091         233,959                                       451,050
Cash flows used in
  investing
  activities............      (271,191)       (43,464)      (314,655)       (182,321)                                     (496,976)
Cash flows from (used
  in) financing
  activities............       207,131         85,508        292,639         448,714                                       741,353
Cash interest expense...                                                                                                   404,732
Capital expenditures....       262,507         63,027        325,534         154,368                                       479,902

OPERATING DATA (AT END
  OF PERIOD, EXCEPT FOR
  AVERAGES):
Homes passed
  (Note J)..............     4,509,000      1,020,000      5,529,000       4,220,000                                     9,749,000
Basic customers
  (Note K)..............     2,734,000        670,000      3,404,000       2,761,000                                     6,165,000
Basic penetration (Note
  L)....................          60.6%          65.7%          61.6%           65.4%                                         63.2%
Premium units (Note M)..     1,676,000        317,000      1,993,000       1,081,000                                     3,074,000
Premium penetration
  (Note N)..............          61.3%          47.3%          58.5%           39.2%                                         49.9%
Average monthly revenue
  per basic customer
  (Note O)..............                                                                                              $      38.71
</TABLE>


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              NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

     NOTE A:  Pro forma operating results for Charter Communications Holding
Company consist of the following (dollars in thousands):


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  HISTORICAL
                                                        ------------------------------
                                                            1/1/99
                                                            THROUGH          1/1/99
                                                            6/30/99          THROUGH
                                                            CHARTER          3/31/99
                                                        COMMUNICATIONS       MARCUS        PRO FORMA
                                                        HOLDING COMPANY    HOLDINGS(A)    ADJUSTMENTS      TOTAL
                                                        ---------------    -----------    -----------    ---------
<S>                                                     <C>                <C>            <C>            <C>
Revenues..............................................     $ 468,993        $125,180        $    --      $ 594,173
                                                           ---------        --------        -------      ---------
Operating expenses:
  Operating, general and administrative...............       241,341          68,984             --        310,325
  Depreciation and amortization.......................       249,952          51,688         11,981(b)     313,621
  Stock option compensation expense...................        38,194              --             --         38,194
  Corporate expense charges...........................        11,073              --             --         11,073
  Management fees.....................................            --           4,381         (4,381)(c)         --
                                                           ---------        --------        -------      ---------
    Total operating expenses..........................       540,560         125,053          7,600        673,213
                                                           ---------        --------        -------      ---------
Income (loss) from operations.........................       (71,567)            127         (7,600)       (79,040)
Interest expense......................................      (157,669)        (27,067)           867(d)    (183,869)
Interest income.......................................        10,085             104             --         10,189
Other income (expense)................................         2,840            (158)            --          2,682
                                                           ---------        --------        -------      ---------
Loss before extraordinary item........................     $(216,311)       $(26,994)       $(6,733)     $(250,038)
                                                           =========        ========        =======      =========
</TABLE>


- ---------------


(a) Marcus Holdings represents the results of operations of Marcus Holdings
    through March 31, 1999, the date of its merger with Charter Holdings.



(b) As a result of Mr. Allen acquiring a controlling interest in Marcus Cable, a
    large portion of the purchase price was recorded as franchises ($2.5
    billion) that are amortized over 15 years. This resulted in additional
    amortization for the period from January 1, 1999 through March 31, 1999. The
    adjustment to depreciation and amortization expense consists of the
    following (dollars in millions):


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            WEIGHTED AVERAGE
                                                                              USEFUL LIFE       DEPRECIATION/
                                                              FAIR VALUE       (IN YEARS)       AMORTIZATION
                                                              ----------    ----------------    -------------
<S>                                                           <C>           <C>                 <C>
Franchises..................................................   $2,500.0            15              $ 40.8
Cable distribution systems..................................      720.0             8                21.2
Land, buildings and improvements............................       28.3            10                 0.7
Vehicles and equipment......................................       13.6             3                 1.0
                                                                                                   ------
  Total depreciation and amortization.......................                                         63.7
  Less -- historical depreciation and amortization of Marcus
    Cable...................................................                                        (51.7)
                                                                                                   ------
    Adjustment..............................................                                       $ 12.0
                                                                                                   ======
</TABLE>


(c) Reflects the elimination of management fees.



(d) As a result of the acquisition of Marcus Cable by Mr. Allen, the carrying
    value of outstanding debt was recorded at estimated fair value, resulting in
    a debt premium that is to be amortized as an offset to interest expense over
    the term of the debt. This resulted in a reduction of interest expense.


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     NOTE B:  Pro forma operating results for our recent acquisitions and
pending acquisitions consist of the following (dollars in thousands):


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
                                                                         RECENT ACQUISITIONS -- HISTORICAL
                                                  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                              GREATER
                                                                   AMERICAN    MEDIA                                      TOTAL
                                                  RENAISSANCE(A)   CABLE(A)   SYSTEMS   HELICON    RIFKIN(A)    OTHER     RECENT
                                                  --------------   --------   -------   --------   ---------   -------   --------
<S>                                               <C>              <C>        <C>       <C>        <C>         <C>       <C>
Revenues........................................     $20,396       $12,311    $42,348   $ 42,956   $105,592    $ 9,157   $232,760
                                                     -------       -------    -------   --------   --------    -------   --------
Operating expenses:
  Operating, general and administrative.........       9,382         6,465    26,067      26,927     59,987      4,921    133,749
  Depreciation and amortization.................       8,912         5,537     5,195      13,584     54,250      2,919     90,397
  Management fees...............................          --           369        --       2,148      1,701        298      4,516
                                                     -------       -------    -------   --------   --------    -------   --------
    Total operating expenses....................      18,294        12,371    31,262      42,659    115,938      8,138    228,662
                                                     -------       -------    -------   --------   --------    -------   --------
Income (loss) from operations...................       2,102           (60)   11,086         297    (10,346)     1,019      4,098
Interest expense................................      (6,321)       (3,218)     (565)    (15,831)   (23,781)    (1,653)   (51,369)
Interest income.................................         122            32        --         105         --         --        259
Other income (expense)..........................          --             2      (398)         --       (471)       (30)      (897)
                                                     -------       -------    -------   --------   --------    -------   --------
Income (loss) before income tax expense.........      (4,097)       (3,244)   10,123     (15,429)   (34,598)      (664)   (47,909)
Income tax expense..............................         (65)            5     4,535          --     (1,239)        --      3,236
                                                     -------       -------    -------   --------   --------    -------   --------
Income (loss) before extraordinary item.........     $(4,032)      $(3,249)   $5,588    $(15,429)  $(33,359)   $  (664)  $(51,145)
                                                     =======       =======    =======   ========   ========    =======   ========
</TABLE>



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
                                                                              PENDING ACQUISITIONS -- HISTORICAL
                                                              -------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              INTERMEDIA                                                  TOTAL
                                                               SYSTEMS      AVALON     FALCON     FANCH(B)   BRESNAN     PENDING
                                                              ----------   --------   ---------   --------   --------   ---------
<S>                                                           <C>          <C>        <C>         <C>        <C>        <C>
Revenues....................................................   $100,644    $ 51,769   $ 212,205   $98,931    $137,291   $ 600,840
                                                               --------    --------   ---------   -------    --------   ---------
Operating expenses:
  Operating, general and administrative.....................     55,248      29,442     112,557    44,758      84,256     326,261
  Depreciation and amortization.............................     52,309      22,096     110,048    32,303      26,035     242,791
  Equity-based deferred compensation........................         --          --      44,600        --          --      44,600
  Management fees...........................................      1,566          --          --     2,644          --       4,210
                                                               --------    --------   ---------   -------    --------   ---------
    Total operating expenses................................    109,123      51,538     267,205    79,705     110,291     617,862
                                                               --------    --------   ---------   -------    --------   ---------
Income (loss) from operations...............................     (8,479)        231     (55,000)   19,226      27,000     (17,022)
Interest expense............................................    (11,757)    (23,246)    (64,852)     (666)    (31,941)   (132,462)
Interest income.............................................        163         708          --         6          --         877
Other income (expense)......................................         (6)         --       9,970        89        (607)      9,446
                                                               --------    --------   ---------   -------    --------   ---------
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)...........    (20,079)    (22,307)   (109,882)   18,655      (5,548)   (139,161)
Income tax expense (benefit)................................     (2,690)     (1,362)     (2,459)      118          --      (6,393)
                                                               --------    --------   ---------   -------    --------   ---------
Income (loss) before extraordinary item.....................   $(17,389)   $(20,945)  $(107,423)  $18,537    $ (5,548)  $(132,768)
                                                               ========    ========   =========   =======    ========   =========
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
                          ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                            RECENT ACQUISITIONS                          PENDING ACQUISITIONS
                          --------------------------------------------------------   ----------------------------
                                                        PRO FORMA                                    PRO FORMA
                                       -------------------------------------------                ---------------
                          HISTORICAL   ACQUISITIONS(C)   ADJUSTMENTS       TOTAL     HISTORICAL   ACQUISITIONS(C)
                          ----------   ---------------   -----------     ---------   ----------   ---------------
<S>                       <C>          <C>               <C>             <C>         <C>          <C>
Revenues................   $232,760        $ 7,881        $     --       $ 240,641   $ 600,840        $29,378
                           --------        -------        --------       ---------   ---------        -------
Operating expenses:
  Operating, general and
    administrative......    133,749          4,147         (17,943)(e)     119,953     326,261         16,317
  Depreciation and
    amortization........     90,397          1,075          30,683(f)      122,155     242,791          6,444
  Equity-based deferred
    compensation........         --             --              --              --      44,600             --
  Corporate expense
    charges.............         --             --          17,943(e)       17,943          --             --
  Management fees.......      4,516            375              --           4,891       4,210            757
                           --------        -------        --------       ---------   ---------        -------
  Total operating
    expenses............    228,662          5,597          30,683         264,942     617,862         23,518
                           --------        -------        --------       ---------   ---------        -------
Income (loss) from
  operations............      4,098          2,284         (30,683)        (24,301)    (17,022)         5,860
Interest expense........    (51,369)        (1,361)        (24,023)(h)     (76,753)   (132,462)          (567)
Interest income.........        259             34              --             293         877             74
Other income
  (expense).............       (897)             5              (2)(i)        (894)      9,446         48,844
                           --------        -------        --------       ---------   ---------        -------
Income (loss) before
  income tax expense
  (benefit).............    (47,909)           962         (54,708)       (101,655)   (139,161)        54,211
Income tax (benefit)
  expense...............      3,236           (114)         (3,122)(j)          --      (6,393)            97
                           --------        -------        --------       ---------   ---------        -------
Income (loss) before
  extraordinary item....    (51,145)         1,076         (51,586)       (101,655)   (132,768)        54,114
Preferred dividends.....         --             --          (5,332)(k)      (5,332)         --             --
                           --------        -------        --------       ---------   ---------        -------
Loss applicable to
  equity holders........   $(51,145)       $ 1,076        $(56,918)      $(106,987)  $(132,768)       $54,114
                           ========        =======        ========       =========   =========        =======

<CAPTION>
                                SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
                          -------------------------------------------
                                     PENDING ACQUISITIONS
                          -------------------------------------------
                                           PRO FORMA
                          -------------------------------------------
                          DISPOSITIONS(D)   ADJUSTMENTS       TOTAL
                          ---------------   -----------     ---------
<S>                       <C>               <C>             <C>
Revenues................     $(32,984)       $      --      $ 597,234
                             --------        ---------      ---------
Operating expenses:
  Operating, general and
    administrative......      (16,131)         (18,711)(e)    307,736
  Depreciation and
    amortization........      (13,659)         166,724(f)     402,300
  Equity-based deferred
    compensation........           --          (44,600)(g)         --
  Corporate expense
    charges.............           --           18,711(e)      18,711
  Management fees.......       (1,118)              --          3,849
                             --------        ---------      ---------
  Total operating
    expenses............      (30,908)         122,124        732,596
                             --------        ---------      ---------
Income (loss) from
  operations............       (2,076)        (122,124)      (135,362)
Interest expense........           31         (101,569)(h)   (234,567)
Interest income.........           --               --            951
Other income
  (expense).............       (2,560)         (55,756)(i)        (26)
                             --------        ---------      ---------
Income (loss) before
  income tax expense
  (benefit).............       (4,605)        (279,449)      (369,004)
Income tax (benefit)
  expense...............           --            6,296(j)          --
                             --------        ---------      ---------
Income (loss) before
  extraordinary item....       (4,605)        (285,745)      (369,004)
Preferred dividends.....           --               --             --
                             --------        ---------      ---------
Loss applicable to
  equity holders........     $ (4,605)       $(285,745)     $(369,004)
                             ========        =========      =========
</TABLE>


- ---------------


(a) Renaissance represents the results of operations of Renaissance through
    April 30, 1999, the date of acquisition by Charter Communications Holding
    Company. American Cable represents the results of operations of American
    Cable through May 7, 1999, the date of acquisition by Charter Communications
    Holding Company. Rifkin includes the results of operations for the six
    months ended June 30, 1999 of Rifkin Acquisition Partners, L.L.L.P., Rifkin
    Cable Income Partners L.P., Indiana Cable Associates, Ltd. and R/N South
    Florida Cable Management Limited Partnership, all under common ownership as
    follows (dollars in thousands):


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    RIFKIN         RIFKIN      INDIANA    SOUTH
                                  ACQUISITION   CABLE INCOME    CABLE    FLORIDA     OTHER     TOTAL
                                  -----------   ------------   -------   --------   -------   --------
<S>                               <C>           <C>            <C>       <C>        <C>       <C>
Revenues........................   $ 48,584        $2,708      $ 4,251   $ 12,274   $37,775   $105,592
Income (loss) from operations...     (2,602)          166         (668)    (9,214)    1,972    (10,346)
Income (loss) before
  extraordinary item............    (13,197)           69       (1,072)   (10,449)   (8,710)   (33,359)
</TABLE>


(b) Fanch includes the results of operations for the six months ended June 30,
    1999, of Fanch Cable Systems as follows (dollars in thousands):


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              FANCH CABLE    OTHER      TOTAL
                                                              -----------    ------    -------
<S>                                                           <C>            <C>       <C>
Revenues....................................................    $90,357      $8,574    $98,931
Income from operations......................................     17,825       1,401     19,226
Income before extraordinary item............................     17,929         608     18,537
</TABLE>


(c) Represents the historical results of operations for the period from January
    1, 1999 through the date of purchase for acquisitions completed by Rifkin,
    Fanch and Bresnan.


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     These acquisitions will be accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting. The purchase price in millions and closing dates for significant
acquisitions are as follows:



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  RIFKIN            FANCH          BRESNAN
                                               ACQUISITIONS     ACQUISITIONS     ACQUISITIONS
                                               -------------    -------------    ------------
<S>                                            <C>              <C>              <C>
Purchase price.............................    $165.0           $42.2            $40.0
Closing date...............................    February 1999    February 1999    January 1999
Purchase price.............................    $53.8            $248.0           $27.0
Closing date...............................    July 1999        February 1999    March 1999
Purchase price.............................                     $70.5
Closing date...............................                     March 1999
Purchase price.............................                     $50.0
Closing date...............................                     June 1999
</TABLE>



(d) Represents the elimination of the operating results primarily related to the
    cable systems to be transferred to InterMedia as part of a swap of cable
    systems and to the sale of several smaller cable systems. A definitive
    written agreement exists for the disposition on these systems. The fair
    value of our systems to be transferred to InterMedia is $420 million. No
    material gain or loss is anticipated on the disposition as these systems
    were recently acquired and recorded at fair value at that time. It is
    anticipated that this transfer to InterMedia will close during the third
    quarter of 1999.



(e) Reflects a reclassification of expenses representing corporate expenses that
    would have occurred at Charter Investment, Inc.



(f) Represents additional amortization of franchises as a result of our recent
    and pending acquisitions. A large portion of the purchase price was
    allocated to franchises ($12.2 billion) that are amortized over 15 years.
    The adjustment to depreciation and amortization expense consists of the
    following (dollars in millions):


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   WEIGHTED AVERAGE    DEPRECIATION/
                                                     FAIR VALUE      USEFUL LIFE       AMORTIZATION
                                                     ----------    ----------------    -------------
<S>                                                  <C>           <C>                 <C>
Franchises.........................................  $12,178.4            15              $400.8
Cable distribution systems.........................    1,729.1             8               108.3
Land, buildings and improvements...................       53.9            10                 2.6
Vehicles and equipment.............................       89.1             3                12.7
                                                                                          ------
     Total depreciation and amortization...........................................        524.4
     Less-historical depreciation and amortization.................................       (327.0)
                                                                                          ------
          Adjustment...............................................................       $197.4
                                                                                          ======
</TABLE>


(g) Reflects the elimination of an estimated $44.6 million of change in control
    payments under the terms of Falcon's equity-based compensation plans that
    are triggered by the acquisition of Falcon. These plans will be terminated
    by us and the employees will participate in our stock option plan. As such,
    these costs will not recur.



(h) Reflects additional interest expense on borrowings, which will be used to
    finance the acquisitions as follows (dollars in millions):



<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
$109.6 million of credit facilities at composite current
  rate of 7.4% drawn down in March 1999, included in Charter
  Holdings' historical cash.................................  $   4.1
$1.0 billion credit facilities at composite current rate of
  7.4%......................................................     36.0
$114.4 million 10.0% senior discount notes ($82.6 million
  carrying value) -- Renaissance............................      4.2
$375.0 million 8.375% senior debentures -- Falcon...........     15.7
$435.3 million 9.285% senior discount debentures ($304.7
  million carrying value) -- Falcon.........................     13.7
$15.0 million 11.56% subordinated notes -- Falcon...........      0.9
$150.0 million 9.375% senior subordinated notes -- Avalon...      7.0
$196.0 million 11.875% senior discount notes ($128.6 million
  carrying value) -- Avalon.................................      6.6
$170.0 million 8.0% senior notes -- Bresnan.................      6.8
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
$275.0 million 9.25% senior discount notes ($178.8 million
  carrying value) -- Bresnan................................      8.1
$2,690.0 million credit facilities of acquisitions (at
  composite current rate of 7.9%)...........................    106.3
$1,363.4 million anticipated long-term debt (at 10.0%)......     68.1
Interest expense prior to acquisition:
  $381.1 million of credit facilities for Renaissance
     acquisition (acquired April 30, 1999) at composite
     current rate of 7.4%...................................      9.4
  $240.0 million of credit facilities for American Cable
     acquisition (acquired May 7, 1999) at composite current
     rate of 7.4%...........................................      5.9
  $500.0 million of credit facilities for Greater Media
     acquisition (acquired June 30, 1999) at composite
     current rate of 7.4%...................................     18.5
                                                              -------
     Total pro forma interest expense.......................    311.3
     Less-historical interest expense from acquired
      companies.............................................   (185.7)
                                                              -------
          Adjustment........................................  $ 125.6
                                                              =======
</TABLE>



     We have assumed that the Rifkin notes will be tendered. Should we be unable
     to purchase all or a portion of the Rifkin notes, interest expense will
     increase by up to $2.3 million. The Falcon sellers may take up to an
     additional $125 million in equity instead of cash. This would reduce
     interest expense by up to $4.6 million. We have assumed we will fund
     certain pending acquisitions prior to closing with additional long-term
     debt of $1.4 billion. An interest rate of 10% reflects the anticipated
     borrowing rate available to Charter Communications Holding Company. An
     increase in the interest rate of 0.125% on this assumed debt would result
     in an increase in interest expense of $0.9 million. Should the estimated
     shortfall of $1.4 billion increase to $4.4 billion, based on $1.7 billion
     of credit facilities to be arranged and $1.3 billion of debt which may be
     put to us based on change of control provisions, interest expense will
     increase by up to $23.0 million. Additionally, should Rifkin sellers choose
     to redeem their preferred membership units, the estimated shortfall would
     increase to $4.5 billion and interest expense will increase by $6.7 million
     while preferred equity dividends will decrease by $5.3 million. Principal
     approximates carrying value for all undiscounted debt.



(i) Represents the elimination of gain (loss) on sale of cable television
    systems whose results of operations have been eliminated in (d) above.



(j) Reflects the elimination of income tax expense (benefit) as a result of
    expected recurring future losses. The losses will not be tax benefited and
    no net deferred tax assets will be recorded.



(k) Represents dividends of 8% on the preferred equity interests issued to the
    Rifkin sellers.



     NOTE C:  In March 1999, we extinguished substantially all of our long-term
debt, excluding borrowings of our previous credit facilities, and refinanced all
previous credit facilities. See "Capitalization". The refinancing adjustment of
lower interest expense consists of the following (dollars in millions):



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              INTEREST
                        DESCRIPTION                           EXPENSE
                        -----------                           --------
<S>                                                           <C>
$600 million 8.25% senior notes.............................  $  24.8
$1.5 billion 8.625% senior notes............................     64.7
$1.475 billion ($932 million carrying value) 9.92% senior
  discount notes............................................     45.4
Credit facilities ($652 million at composite current rate of
  7.4%).....................................................     24.9
Amortization of debt issuance costs.........................      7.8
Commitment fee on unused portion of our credit facilities
  ($1.6 billion at 0.375%)..................................      3.0
                                                              -------
  Total pro forma interest expense..........................    170.6
  Less -- historical interest expense (net of Renaissance
     and American Cable interest expense consolidated in
     Charter Holdings)......................................   (174.9)
                                                              -------
     Adjustment.............................................  $  (4.3)
                                                              =======
</TABLE>


     An increase in the interest rate of 0.125% on all variable rate debt would
     result in an increase in interest expense of $3.6 million.

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     NOTE D:  Represents the allocation of 69% of the net loss applicable to
common members of Charter Communications Holding Company to the minority
interest and the reclassification of preferred dividends of $5.3 million to
minority interest.



     NOTE E:  Charter Investment, Inc. has provided corporate management and
consulting services to Charter Operating. In connection with the offering, the
existing management agreement will be assigned to Charter Communications, Inc.
and Charter Communications, Inc. will enter into a new management agreement with
Charter Communications Holding Company. See "Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions".



     NOTE F:  Basic loss per share assumes none of the membership units of
Charter Communications Holding Company are exchanged for Charter Communications,
Inc. common stock and none of the outstanding options to purchase membership
units of Charter Communications Holding Company that will be automatically
exchanged for Charter Communications, Inc. common stock are exercised. Basic
loss per share equals the loss applicable to common equity holders divided by
weighted average shares outstanding. If all of the membership units were
exchanged or options exercised, the effects would be antidilutive.



     NOTE G:  EBITDA represents earnings (loss) before interest, income taxes,
depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is presented because it is a widely
accepted financial indicator of a cable television company's ability to service
indebtedness. However, EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to
income from operations or to cash flows from operating, investing or financing
activities, as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. EBITDA should also not be construed as an indication of a company's
operating performance or as a measure of liquidity. In addition, because EBITDA
is not calculated identically by all companies, the presentation here may not be
comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Management's
discretionary use of funds depicted by EBITDA may be limited by working capital,
debt service and capital expenditure requirements and by restrictions related to
legal requirements, commitments and uncertainties.



     NOTE H:  EBITDA margin represents EBITDA as a percentage of revenues.



     NOTE I:   Adjusted EBITDA means EBITDA before stock option compensation
expense, corporate expenses, management fees and other income (expense).
Adjusted EBITDA is presented because it is a widely accepted financial indicator
of a cable company's ability to service indebtedness. However, Adjusted EBITDA
should not be considered as an alternative to income from operations or to cash
flows from operating, investing or financing activities, as determined in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Adjusted EBITDA should
also not be construed as an indication of a company's operating performance or
as a measure of liquidity. In addition, because Adjusted EBITDA is not
calculated identically by all companies, the presentation here may not be
comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Management's
discretionary use of funds depicted by Adjusted EBITDA may be limited by working
capital, debt service and capital expenditure requirements and by restrictions
related to legal requirements, commitments and uncertainties.



     NOTE J:   Homes passed are the number of living units, such as single
residence homes, apartments and condominium units, passed by the cable
television distribution network in a given cable system service area.



     NOTE K:  Basic customers are customers who receive basic cable service.



     NOTE L:   Basic penetration represents basic customers as a percentage of
homes passed.



     NOTE M:  Premium units represent the total number of subscriptions to
premium channels.



     NOTE N:  Premium penetration represents premium units as a percentage of
basic customers.



     NOTE O:  Average monthly revenue per basic customer represents revenues
divided by the number of months in the period divided by the number of basic
customers at June 30, 1999.


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<PAGE>   58

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          UNAUDITED PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                                                 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
                                     -----------------------------------------------------
                                       CHARTER
                                      COMMUNI-
                                       CATIONS
                                       HOLDING                      RECENT
                                       COMPANY       MARCUS      ACQUISITIONS
                                      (NOTE A)      (NOTE B)       (NOTE C)      SUBTOTAL
                                     -----------   -----------   ------------   ----------
                                           (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE)
<S>                                  <C>           <C>           <C>            <C>
Revenues...........................  $   601,953   $   457,929    $ 478,821     $1,538,703
                                     -----------   -----------    ---------     ----------
Operating expenses:
 Operating, general and
   administrative..................      304,555       236,595      248,915        790,065
 Depreciation and amortization.....      370,406       258,348      259,290        888,044
 Stock option compensation
   expense.........................          845            --           --            845
 Corporate expense charges (Note
   F)..............................       16,493        17,042        6,759         40,294
 Management fees...................           --            --       12,107         12,107
                                     -----------   -----------    ---------     ----------
    Total operating expenses.......      692,299       511,985      527,071      1,731,355
                                     -----------   -----------    ---------     ----------
Loss from operations...............      (90,346)      (54,056)     (48,250)      (192,652)
Interest expense...................     (204,770)     (140,651)    (194,529)      (539,950)
Other income (expense).............          518            --       (3,310)        (2,792)
                                     -----------   -----------    ---------     ----------
Income (loss) before minority
  interest.........................     (294,598)     (194,707)    (246,089)      (735,394)
Minority interest..................           --            --           --             --
                                     -----------   -----------    ---------     ----------
Loss before extraordinary item.....     (294,598)     (194,707)    (246,089)      (735,394)
Preferred dividends................           --            --      (10,665)       (10,665)
                                     -----------   -----------    ---------     ----------
Loss applicable to equity
  holders..........................  $  (294,598)  $  (194,707)   $(256,754)    $ (746,059)
                                     ===========   ===========    =========     ==========
Basic loss per share (Note G)......
Diluted loss per share (Note G)....
Weighted average shares
  outstanding:
  Basic............................
  Diluted..........................
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
EBITDA (Note H)....................  $   280,578   $   204,292    $ 207,730     $  692,600
EBITDA margin (Note I).............         46.6%         44.6%        43.4%          45.0%
Adjusted EBITDA (Note J)...........  $   297,398   $   221,334    $ 229,906     $  748,638
Cash flows from operating
  activities.......................      141,602       135,466       78,612        355,680
Cash flows used in investing
  activities.......................     (387,633)     (217,729)    (171,296)      (776,658)
Cash flows from (used in) financing
  activities.......................      210,306       109,924       32,985        353,215
Cash interest expense..............
Capital expenditures...............      213,353       224,723       58,107        496,183
OPERATING DATA (AT END OF PERIOD,
  EXCEPT FOR AVERAGES):
Homes passed (Note K)..............    2,149,000     1,743,000    1,506,000      5,398,000
Basic customers (Note L)...........    1,255,000     1,061,000    1,038,000      3,354,000
Basic penetration (Note M).........         58.4%         60.9%        68.9%          62.1%
Premium units (Note N).............      845,000       411,000      558,000      1,814,000
Premium penetration (Note O).......         67.3%         38.7%        53.8%          54.1%
Average monthly revenue per basic
  customer (Note P)................

<CAPTION>
                                           UNAUDITED PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                                                  YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
                                     -------------------------------------------------------

                                       PENDING      REFINANCING    OFFERING
                                     ACQUISITIONS   ADJUSTMENTS   ADJUSTMENTS
                                       (NOTE C)      (NOTE D)      (NOTE E)        TOTAL
                                     ------------   -----------   -----------   ------------
                                            (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE)
<S>                                  <C>            <C>           <C>           <C>
Revenues...........................   $1,152,801      $   --      $       --    $  2,691,504
                                      ----------      ------      ----------    ------------
Operating expenses:
 Operating, general and
   administrative..................      569,650          --              --       1,359,715
 Depreciation and amortization.....      822,000          --              --       1,710,044
 Stock option compensation
   expense.........................           --          --              --             845
 Corporate expense charges (Note
   F)..............................       41,322          --              --          81,616
 Management fees...................        8,696          --              --          20,803
                                      ----------      ------      ----------    ------------
    Total operating expenses.......    1,441,668          --              --       3,173,023
                                      ----------      ------      ----------    ------------
Loss from operations...............     (288,867)         --              --        (481,519)
Interest expense...................     (427,911)      7,000              --        (960,861)
Other income (expense).............       (8,152)         --              --         (10,944)
                                      ----------      ------      ----------    ------------
Income (loss) before minority
  interest.........................     (724,930)      7,000              --      (1,453,324)
Minority interest..................           --                     999,900         999,900
                                      ----------      ------      ----------    ------------
Loss before extraordinary item.....     (724,930)      7,000         999,900        (453,424)
Preferred dividends................           --          --          10,665              --
                                      ----------      ------      ----------    ------------
Loss applicable to equity
  holders..........................   $ (724,930)     $7,000      $1,010,565    $   (453,424)
                                      ==========      ======      ==========    ============
Basic loss per share (Note G)......                                             $      (2.67)
                                                                                ============
Diluted loss per share (Note G)....                                             $      (2.67)
                                                                                ============
Weighted average shares
  outstanding:
  Basic............................                                              170,050,000
  Diluted..........................                                              170,050,000
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
EBITDA (Note H)....................      524,981                                $  1,217,581
EBITDA margin (Note I).............         45.5%                                       45.2%
Adjusted EBITDA (Note J)...........   $  583,151                                $  1,331,789
Cash flows from operating
  activities.......................      233,844                                     589,524
Cash flows used in investing
  activities.......................     (517,611)                                 (1,294,269)
Cash flows from (used in) financing
  activities.......................      203,487                                     556,702
Cash interest expense..............                                                  790,129
Capital expenditures...............      254,045                                     750,228
OPERATING DATA (AT END OF PERIOD,
  EXCEPT FOR AVERAGES):
Homes passed (Note K)..............    4,203,000                                   9,601,000
Basic customers (Note L)...........    2,740,000                                   6,094,000
Basic penetration (Note M).........         65.2%                                       63.5%
Premium units (Note N).............    1,081,000                                   2,895,000
Premium penetration (Note O).......         39.5%                                       47.5%
Average monthly revenue per basic
  customer (Note P)................                                             $      36.81
</TABLE>


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            NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS


     NOTE A:  Pro forma operating results for Charter Communications Holding
Company, including the acquisition of us on December 23, 1998 by Mr. Allen and
the acquisition of Sonic, consist of the following (dollars in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 12/24/98    1/1/98
                                                                 THROUGH     THROUGH
                               1/1/98 THROUGH 12/23/98           12/31/98    5/20/98
                         ------------------------------------   ----------   -------
                            CCA      CHARTERCOMM   CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
                           GROUP      HOLDINGS         HOLDING COMPANY        SONIC    ELIMINATIONS     SUBTOTAL
                         ---------   -----------   -----------------------   -------   ------------     ---------
<S>                      <C>         <C>           <C>          <C>          <C>       <C>              <C>
Revenues...............  $ 324,432    $196,801      $ 49,731      $13,713    $17,276     $    --        $ 601,953
                         ---------    --------      --------      -------    -------     -------        ---------
Operating expenses:
  Operating, general
    and
    administrative.....    164,145      98,331        25,952        7,134      8,993          --          304,555
  Depreciation and
    amortization.......    136,689      86,741        16,864        8,318      2,279          --          250,891
  Stock option
    compensation
    expense............         --          --            --          845         --          --              845
  Management
    fees/corporate
    expense charges....     17,392      14,780         6,176          473         --          --           38,821
                         ---------    --------      --------      -------    -------     -------        ---------
    Total operating
      expenses.........    318,226     199,852        48,992       16,770     11,272          --          595,112
                         ---------    --------      --------      -------    -------     -------        ---------
Income (loss) from
  operations...........      6,206      (3,051)          739       (3,057)     6,004          --            6,841
Interest expense.......   (113,824)    (66,121)      (17,277)      (2,353)    (2,624)      1,900(c)      (200,299)
Other income
  (expense)............      4,668      (1,684)         (684)         133        (15)     (1,900)(c)          518
                         ---------    --------      --------      -------    -------     -------        ---------
Income (loss) before
  income taxes.........   (102,950)    (70,856)      (17,222)      (5,277)     3,365          --         (192,940)
Provision for income
  taxes................         --          --            --           --      1,346          --            1,346
                         ---------    --------      --------      -------    -------     -------        ---------
Income (loss) before
  extraordinary item...  $(102,950)   $(70,856)     $(17,222)     $(5,277)   $ 2,019     $    --        $(194,286)
                         =========    ========      ========      =======    =======     =======        =========

<CAPTION>

                                 PRO FORMA
                         --------------------------

                         ADJUSTMENTS        TOTAL
                         -----------      ---------
<S>                      <C>              <C>
Revenues...............   $      --       $ 601,953
                          ---------       ---------
Operating expenses:
  Operating, general
    and
    administrative.....          --         304,555
  Depreciation and
    amortization.......     119,515(a)      370,406
  Stock option
    compensation
    expense............          --             845
  Management
    fees/corporate
    expense charges....     (22,328)(b)      16,493
                          ---------       ---------
    Total operating
      expenses.........      97,187         692,299
                          ---------       ---------
Income (loss) from
  operations...........     (97,187)        (90,346)
Interest expense.......      (4,471)(d)    (204,770)
Other income
  (expense)............          --             518
                          ---------       ---------
Income (loss) before
  income taxes.........    (101,658)       (294,598)
Provision for income
  taxes................      (1,346)(e)          --
                          ---------       ---------
Income (loss) before
  extraordinary item...   $(100,312)      $(294,598)
                          =========       =========
</TABLE>

- -------------------------

(a) Represents additional amortization of franchises as a result of the
    acquisition of us by Mr. Allen. A large portion of the purchase price was
    allocated to franchises ($3.6 billion) that are amortized over 15 years. The
    adjustment to depreciation and amortization expense consists of the
    following (dollars in millions):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       WEIGHTED AVERAGE       DEPRECIATION/
                                                      FAIR VALUE    USEFUL LIFE (IN YEARS)    AMORTIZATION
                                                      ----------    ----------------------    -------------
    <S>                                               <C>           <C>                       <C>
    Franchises......................................   $3,600.0               15                 $240.0
    Cable distribution systems......................    1,439.2               12                  115.3
    Land, buildings and improvements................       41.3               11                    3.5
    Vehicles and equipment..........................       61.2                5                   11.6
                                                                                                 ------
      Total depreciation and amortization...........                                              370.4
      Less-historical depreciation and                                                           (250.9)
         amortization...............................
                                                                                                 ------
         Adjustment.................................                                             $119.5
                                                                                                 ======
</TABLE>


(b) Reflects the reduction in corporate expense charges of approximately $8.2
    million to reflect the actual costs incurred. Management fees charged to CCA
    Group and CharterComm Holdings, companies not controlled by Charter
    Investment, Inc. at that time, exceeded the allocated costs incurred by
    Charter Investment, Inc. on behalf of those companies by $8.2 million. Also
    reflects the elimination of approximately $14.4 million of change of control
    payments under the terms of then-existing equity


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<PAGE>   60


    appreciation rights plans. Such payments were triggered by the acquisition
    of us by Mr. Allen. Such payments were made by Charter Investment, Inc. and
    were not subject to reimbursement by us, but were allocated to us for
    financial reporting purposes. The equity appreciation rights plans were
    terminated in connection with the acquisition of us by Mr. Allen, and these
    costs will not recur.


(c) Represents the elimination of intercompany interest on a note payable from
    Charter Communications Holding Company to CCA Group.

(d) Reflects additional interest expense on $228.4 million of borrowings under
    our previous credit facilities used to finance the Sonic acquisition by us
    using a composite current rate of 7.4% as follows (dollars in millions):

<TABLE>
    <S>                                                           <C>
    $228.4 million under previous credit facilities.............  $ 7.1
    Less-historical Sonic interest expense......................   (2.6)
                                                                  -----
      Adjustment................................................  $ 4.5
                                                                  =====
</TABLE>


(e) Reflects the elimination of provision for income taxes, as a result of
    expected recurring future losses. The losses will not be tax benefited and
    no net deferred tax assets will be recorded.


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<PAGE>   61

     NOTE B:  Pro forma operating results for Marcus Holdings consist of the
following (dollars in thousands):


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     YEAR ENDED                              PRO FORMA
                                                    DECEMBER 31,   -------------------------------------------------------------
                                                        1998       ACQUISITIONS(A)   DISPOSITIONS(B)    ADJUSTMENTS      TOTAL
                                                    ------------   ---------------   ---------------    -----------    ---------
<S>                                                 <C>            <C>               <C>                <C>            <C>
Revenues..........................................   $ 499,820         $2,620           $ (44,511)       $      --     $ 457,929
                                                     ---------         ------           ---------        ---------     ---------
Operating expenses:
  Operating, general and administrative...........     271,638          1,225             (20,971)         (15,297)(c)   236,595
  Depreciation and amortization...................     215,789             --                  --           42,559(d)    258,348
  Corporate expense charges.......................          --             --                  --           17,042(c)     17,042
  Management fees.................................       3,341             --                  --           (3,341)(c)        --
  Transaction and severance costs.................     135,379             --                  --         (135,379)(e)        --
                                                     ---------         ------           ---------        ---------     ---------
    Total operating expenses......................     626,147          1,225             (20,971)         (94,416)      511,985
                                                     ---------         ------           ---------        ---------     ---------
Income (loss) from operations.....................    (126,327)         1,395             (23,540)          94,416       (54,056)
Interest expense..................................    (159,985)            --                  --           19,334(d)   (140,651)
Other income (expense)............................     201,278             --            (201,278)              --            --
                                                     ---------         ------           ---------        ---------     ---------
Income (loss) before extraordinary item...........   $ (85,034)        $1,395           $(224,818)       $ 113,750     $(194,707)
                                                     =========         ======           =========        =========     =========
</TABLE>


- -------------------------
(a) Represents the results of operations of acquired cable systems prior to
    their acquisition in 1998 by Marcus Holdings.

(b) Represents the elimination of the operating results and corresponding gain
    on sale of cable systems sold by Marcus Holdings during 1998.


(c) Represents a reclassification to reflect the expenses totaling $15.3 million
    from operating, general and administrative to corporate expenses. Also
    reflects the elimination of management fees and the addition of corporate
    expense charges of $1.7 million for actual costs incurred by Charter
    Investment, Inc. on behalf of Marcus Holdings. Management fees charged to
    Marcus Holdings exceeded the costs incurred by Charter Investment, Inc. by
    $1.3 million.


(d) As a result of the acquisition of Marcus Holdings by Mr. Allen, a large
    portion of the purchase price was recorded as franchises ($2.5 billion) that
    are amortized over 15 years. This resulted in additional amortization for
    year ended December 31, 1998. The adjustment to depreciation and
    amortization expense consists of the following (dollars in millions):


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           WEIGHTED AVERAGE
                                                             USEFUL LIFE       DEPRECIATION/
                                             FAIR VALUE       (IN YEARS)       AMORTIZATION
                                             ----------    ----------------    -------------
<S>                                          <C>           <C>                 <C>
Franchises.................................   $2,500.0            15              $ 167.2
Cable distribution systems.................      720.0             8                 84.5
Land, buildings and improvements...........       28.3            10                  2.7
Vehicles and equipment.....................       13.6             3                  4.0
                                                                                  -------
     Total depreciation and amortization...                                         258.4
     Less-historical depreciation and
       amortization........................                                        (215.8)
                                                                                  -------
       Adjustment..........................                                       $  42.6
                                                                                  =======
</TABLE>


     Additionally, the carrying value of outstanding debt was recorded at
     estimated fair value, resulting in a debt premium that is to be amortized
     as an offset to interest expense over the term of the debt. This resulted
     in a reduction in interest expense for the year ended December 31, 1998.


(e) As a result of the acquisition of Marcus Holdings by Mr. Allen, Marcus
    Holdings recorded transaction costs of approximately $135.4 million. These
    costs were primarily comprised of approximately $90.2 million in
    compensation paid to employees of Marcus Holdings in settlement of specially
    designated Class B membership units approximately $24.0 million of
    transaction fees paid to certain equity partners for investment banking
    services and $5.2 million of transaction fees paid primarily for
    professional fees. In addition, Marcus Holdings recorded costs related to
    employee and officer stay-bonus and severance arrangements of approximately
    $16.0 million.


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<PAGE>   62

     NOTE C:  Pro forma operating results for our recently completed and pending
acquisitions consist of the following (dollars in thousands):


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                             YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
                                                     ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                          RECENT ACQUISITIONS -- HISTORICAL
                                                     ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                              GREATER
                                                                   AMERICAN    MEDIA                                      TOTAL
                                                     RENAISSANCE    CABLE     SYSTEMS   HELICON    RIFKIN(A)    OTHER     RECENT
                                                     -----------   --------   -------   --------   ---------   -------   --------
<S>                                                  <C>           <C>        <C>       <C>        <C>         <C>       <C>
Revenues...........................................   $ 41,524     $15,685    $78,635   $ 75,577   $124,382    $15,812   $351,615
                                                      --------     -------    -------   --------   --------    -------   --------
Operating expenses:
  Operating, general and administrative............     21,037       7,441     48,852     40,179     63,815      7,821    189,145
  Depreciation and amortization....................     19,107       6,784      8,612     24,290     47,657      4,732    111,182
  Corporate expense charges........................         --          --         --         --         --         --         --
  Management fees..................................         --         471         --      3,496      4,106         --      8,073
                                                      --------     -------    -------   --------   --------    -------   --------
    Total operating expenses.......................     40,144      14,696     57,464     67,965    115,578     12,553    308,400
                                                      --------     -------    -------   --------   --------    -------   --------
Income from operations.............................      1,380         989     21,171      7,612      8,804      3,259     43,215
Interest expense...................................    (14,358)     (4,501)      (535)   (27,634)   (30,482)    (4,023)   (81,533)
Interest income....................................        158         122         --         93         --         --        373
Other income (expense).............................         --          --       (493)        --     36,279          5     35,791
                                                      --------     -------    -------   --------   --------    -------   --------
Income (loss) before income tax
  expense..........................................    (12,820)     (3,390)    20,143    (19,929)    14,601       (759)    (2,154)
Income tax expense.................................        135          --      7,956         --     (4,178)                3,913
                                                      --------     -------    -------   --------   --------    -------   --------
Income (loss) before extraordinary item............   $(12,955)    $(3,390)   $12,187   $(19,929)  $ 18,779    $  (759)  $ (6,067)
                                                      ========     =======    =======   ========   ========    =======   ========
</TABLE>



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
                                                              -------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                              PENDING ACQUISITIONS -- HISTORICAL
                                                              -------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              INTERMEDIA                                                  TOTAL
                                                               SYSTEMS      AVALON     FALCON     FANCH(B)   BRESNAN     PENDING
                                                              ----------   --------   ---------   --------   --------   ---------
<S>                                                           <C>          <C>        <C>         <C>        <C>        <C>
Revenues....................................................   $176,062    $ 18,187   $ 307,558   $141,104   $261,964   $ 904,875
                                                               --------    --------   ---------   --------   --------   ---------
Operating expenses:.........................................
  Operating, general and administrative.....................     86,753      10,067     161,233     62,977    150,750     471,780
  Depreciation and amortization.............................     85,982       8,183     152,585     45,886     54,308     346,944
  Corporate expense charges.................................         --         655          --        105         --         760
  Management fees...........................................      3,147          --          --      3,998         --       7,145
                                                               --------    --------   ---------   --------   --------   ---------
        Total operating expenses............................    175,882      18,905     313,818    112,966    205,058     826,629
                                                               --------    --------   ---------   --------   --------   ---------
Income (loss) from operations...............................        180        (718)     (6,260)    28,138     56,906      78,246
Interest expense............................................    (25,449)     (8,223)   (102,591)    (1,873)   (18,296)   (156,432)
Interest income.............................................        341         173          --         17         --         531
Other income (expense)......................................     23,030        (463)     (3,093)    (6,628)    26,754      39,600
                                                               --------    --------   ---------   --------   --------   ---------
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)...........     (1,898)     (9,231)   (111,944)    19,654     65,364     (38,055)
Income tax expense (benefit)................................      1,623         186       1,897        286         --       3,992
                                                               --------    --------   ---------   --------   --------   ---------
Income (loss) before extraordinary item.....................   $ (3,521)   $ (9,417)  $(113,841)  $ 19,368   $ 65,364   $ (42,047)
                                                               ========    ========   =========   ========   ========   =========
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
                                  ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           RECENT ACQUISITIONS
                                  ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                       PRO FORMA
                                               ---------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                 TOTAL
                                  HISTORICAL   ACQUISITIONS(C)   DISPOSITIONS   ADJUSTMENTS     RECENT
                                  ----------   ---------------   ------------   -----------    ---------
<S>                               <C>          <C>               <C>            <C>            <C>
Revenues........................   $351,615       $127,429          $(223)       $      --     $ 478,821
                                   --------       --------          -----        ---------     ---------
Operating expenses:
 Operating, general and
   administrative...............    189,145         66,641           (112)          (6,759)(e)   248,915
 Depreciation and
   amortization.................    111,182         31,262            (92)         116,938(f)    259,290
 Corporate expense charges......         --             --             --            6,759(e)      6,759
 Management fees................      8,073          4,042             (8)              --        12,107
                                   --------       --------          -----        ---------     ---------
   Total operating expenses.....    308,400        101,945           (212)         116,938       527,071
                                   --------       --------          -----        ---------     ---------
Income (loss) from operations...     43,215         25,484            (11)        (116,938)      (48,250)
Interest expense................    (81,533)       (30,354)            59          (82,701)(g)  (194,529)
Interest income.................        373            323             --               --           696
Other income (expense)..........     35,791           (178)           (97)         (39,522)(h)    (4,006)
                                   --------       --------          -----        ---------     ---------
Income (loss) before income tax
 expense (benefit)..............     (2,154)        (4,725)           (49)        (239,161)     (246,089)
Income tax expense (benefit)....      3,913          2,431             10           (6,354)(i)        --
                                   --------       --------          -----        ---------     ---------
Income (loss) before
 extraordinary item.............     (6,067)        (7,156)           (59)        (232,807)     (246,089)
Preferred dividends.............         --             --             --          (10,665)(j)   (10,665)
                                   --------       --------          -----        ---------     ---------
Loss applicable to equity
 holders........................   $ (6,067)      $ (7,156)         $ (59)       $(243,472)    $(256,754)
                                   ========       ========          =====        =========     =========

<CAPTION>
                                                         YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
                                  --------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             PENDING ACQUISITIONS
                                  --------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                         PRO FORMA
                                               -------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    TOTAL
                                  HISTORICAL   ACQUISITIONS(C)   DISPOSITIONS(D)   ADJUSTMENTS     PENDING
                                  ----------   ---------------   ---------------   -----------    ----------
<S>                               <C>          <C>               <C>               <C>            <C>
Revenues........................  $  904,875      $319,072          $ (71,146)      $      --     $1,152,801
                                  ----------      --------          ---------       ---------     ----------
Operating expenses:
 Operating, general and
   administrative...............     471,780       160,438            (36,968)        (25,600)(e)    569,650
 Depreciation and
   amortization.................     346,944        88,436            (39,035)        425,655(f)     822,000
 Corporate expense charges......         760        14,962                 --          25,600(e)      41,322
 Management fees................       7,145         2,175               (624)             --          8,696
                                  ----------      --------          ---------       ---------     ----------
   Total operating expenses.....     826,629       266,011            (76,627)        425,655      1,441,668
                                  ----------      --------          ---------       ---------     ----------
Income (loss) from operations...      78,246        53,061              5,481        (425,655)      (288,867)
Interest expense................    (156,432)      (23,667)            17,606        (265,418)(g)   (427,911)
Interest income.................         531           801                 --              --          1,332
Other income (expense)..........      39,600         4,446               (748)        (52,782)(h)     (9,484)
                                  ----------      --------          ---------       ---------     ----------
Income (loss) before income tax
 expense (benefit)..............     (38,055)       34,641             22,339        (743,855)      (724,930)
Income tax expense (benefit)....       3,992        (1,762)                --          (2,230)(i)         --
                                  ----------      --------          ---------       ---------     ----------
Income (loss) before
 extraordinary item.............     (42,047)       36,403             22,339        (741,625)      (724,930)
Preferred dividends.............          --            --                 --              --             --
                                  ----------      --------          ---------       ---------     ----------
Loss applicable to equity
 holders........................  $  (42,047)     $ 36,403          $  22,339       $(741,625)    $ (724,930)
                                  ==========      ========          =========       =========     ==========
</TABLE>


- -------------------------
(a) Rifkin includes the results of operations of Rifkin Acquisition Partners,
    L.L.L.P., as follows (dollars in thousands):


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       RIFKIN
                                                     ACQUISITION     OTHER      TOTAL
                                                     -----------    -------    --------
<S>                                                  <C>            <C>        <C>
Revenues...........................................    $89,921      $34,461    $124,382
Income from operations.............................      1,040        7,764       8,804
Income before extraordinary item...................     24,419       (5,640)     18,779
</TABLE>



(b) Fanch includes the results of operations of Fanch Cable Systems as follows
    (dollars in thousands):


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    FANCH CABLE    OTHERS      TOTAL
                                                    -----------    -------    --------
<S>                                                 <C>            <C>        <C>
Revenues..........................................   $124,555      $16,549    $141,104
Income from operations............................     25,241        2,897      28,138
Income before extraordinary item..................     18,814          554      19,368
</TABLE>


(c) Represents the historical results of operations for the period from January
    1, 1998 through the date of purchase for acquisitions completed by
    Renaissance, the InterMedia systems, Helicon, Rifkin, Avalon, Falcon, Fanch
    and Bresnan and for the period from January 1, 1998 through December 31,
    1998 for acquisitions to be completed in 1999.


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     These acquisitions will be accounted for using the purchase method of
     accounting. Definitive written agreements exist for all acquisitions that
     have not yet closed. Purchase prices and the closing dates or anticipated
     closing dates for significant acquisitions are as follows (dollars in
     millions):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   RENAISSANCE     INTERMEDIA        HELICON         RIFKIN          AVALON           FALCON
                                  -------------   -------------   -------------   -------------   -------------   --------------
   <S>                            <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>
   Purchase price...............  $309.5          $29.1           $26.1           $165.0          $30.5           $86.2
   Closing date.................  April 1998      December 1998   December 1998   February 1999   July 1998       July 1998
   Purchase price...............                                                  $53.8           $431.6          $158.6
   Closing date.................                                                  July 1999       November 1998   September 1998
   Purchase price...............                                                                                  $513.3
   Closing date.................                                                                                  September 1998
   Purchase price...............
   Closing date.................
   Purchase price...............
   Closing date.................

<CAPTION>
                                      FANCH           BRESNAN
                                  --------------   -------------
   <S>                            <C>              <C>
   Purchase price...............  $42.2            $17.0
   Closing date.................  February 1999    February 1998
   Purchase price...............  $248.0           $11.8
   Closing date.................  February 1999    October 1998
   Purchase price...............  $70.5            $40.0
   Closing date.................  March 1999       January 1999
   Purchase price...............  $50.0            $27.0
   Closing date.................  June 1999        March 1999
   Purchase price...............
   Closing date.................
</TABLE>



    The InterMedia acquisition above is part of a "swap".



(d) Represents the elimination of the operating results primarily related to the
    cable systems to be transferred to InterMedia as part of a swap of cable
    systems and related to the sale of several smaller cable systems. A
    definitive written agreement exists for the disposition on these systems.
    The fair value of the systems to be transferred to InterMedia is $420
    million. No material gain or loss is anticipated on the disposition as these
    systems were recently acquired and recorded at fair value at that time. It
    is anticipated that this transfer to InterMedia will close during the third
    quarter of 1999.



(e) Reflects a reclassification of expenses representing corporate expenses that
    would have occurred at Charter Investment, Inc.



(f) Represents additional amortization of franchises as a result of our recently
    completed and pending acquisitions. A large portion of the purchase price
    was allocated to franchises ($12.2 billion) that are amortized over 15
    years. The adjustments to depreciation and amortization expense consists of
    the following (dollars in millions):



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                FAIR      WEIGHTED AVERAGE   DEPRECIATION/
                                                VALUE       USEFUL LIFE      AMORTIZATION
                                              ---------   ----------------   -------------
<S>                                           <C>         <C>                <C>
Franchises..................................  $12,178.4          15            $  812.3
Cable distribution systems..................    1,729.1           8               230.5
Land, building and improvements.............       53.9          10                 5.6
Vehicles and equipment......................       89.1           3                32.9
                                                                               --------
  Total depreciation and amortization.......                                    1,081.3
  Less-historical depreciation and
     amortization...........................                                     (538.7)
                                                                               --------
     Adjustment.............................                                   $  542.6
                                                                               ========
</TABLE>


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(g) Reflects additional interest expense on borrowings which will be used to
    finance the acquisitions as follows (dollars in millions):



<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
$1,059.9 million of credit facilities at composite current    $  79.1
  rate of 7.4% drawn down in March 1999 included in Charter
  Holdings' historical cash.................................
$1,333.1 million of credit facilities at composite current       96.7
  rate of 7.4%..............................................
$114.4 million 10% senior discount notes ($78.1 million           8.0
  carrying value) -- Renaissance............................
$375.0 million 8.375% senior debentures -- Falcon...........     31.4
$435.3 million 9.285% senior discount debentures ($302.5         27.0
  million carrying value) -- Falcon.........................
$15.0 million 11.56% subordinated notes -- Falcon...........      1.7
$150.0 million 9.375% senior subordinated notes -- Avalon...     14.1
$196.0 million 11.875% senior discount notes ($123.5 million     13.6
  carrying value) -- Avalon.................................
$170.0 million 8.0% senior notes -- Bresnan.................     13.6
$275.0 million 9.25% senior discount notes ($185.6 million       16.2
  carrying value) -- Bresnan................................
Credit facilities of acquisitions (at composite current rate    199.7
  of 7.4%)..................................................
Anticipated long-term debt (at 10%).........................    121.3
                                                              -------
  Total pro forma interest expenses.........................    622.4
  Less-historical interest expense from acquired               (274.3)
     companies..............................................
                                                              -------
     Adjustment.............................................  $ 348.1
                                                              =======
</TABLE>



     We have assumed that the Rifkin notes will be tendered. Should we be unable
     to purchase all or a portion of the Rifkin notes, interest expense will
     increase by up to $4.7 million. The Falcon sellers may take up to an
     additional $125 million in equity instead of cash. This would reduce
     interest expense by up to $9.2 million. We have assumed we will fund
     certain pending acquisitions prior to closing with additional long-term
     debt of $1.4 billion. An interest rate of 10% reflects the anticipated
     borrowing rate available to Charter Communications Holding Company. An
     increase in the interest rate of 0.125% on this assumed debt would result
     in an increase in interest expense of $1.9 million. Should the estimated
     shortfall of $1.4 billion increase to $4.4 billion, based on $1.7 billion
     of credit facilities to be arranged and $1.3 billion of debt which may be
     put to us based on change of control provisions, interest expense will
     increase by up to $45.9 million. Additionally, should the Rifkin sellers
     choose to redeem their preferred membership units, the estimated shortfall
     would increase to $4.5 billion and interest expense will increase by an
     additional $13.3 million while preferred equity dividends will decrease by
     $10.7 million. Principal approximates carrying value for all undiscounted
     debt.



(h) Represents the elimination of gain (loss) on the sale of cable television
    systems whose results of operations have been eliminated in (c) above.



(i) Reflects the elimination of income tax expense (benefit) as a result of
    expected recurring future losses. The losses will not be tax benefited and
    no net deferred tax assets will be recorded.



(j) Represents dividends of 8% on the preferred equity interests issued to the
    Rifkin Sellers.



     NOTE D:  In March 1999, we extinguished substantially all of our long-term
debt, excluding borrowings of our previous credit facilities, and refinanced all
previous credit facilities. In addition, we incurred and plan to incur
additional debt in connection with our pending and recently completed
acquisitions. See


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"Capitalization". The refinancing adjustment to interest expense consists of the
following (dollars in millions):


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              INTEREST
DESCRIPTION                                                    EXPENSE
- -----------                                                   ---------
<S>                                                           <C>
$600 million 8.25% senior notes.............................  $    49.6
$1.5 billion 8.625% senior notes............................      129.4
$1.475 billion ($906 carrying value) 9.92% senior discount
  notes.....................................................       90.0
Credit facilities ($652 at composite current rate of
  7.4%).....................................................       48.2
Amortization of debt issuance costs.........................       16.0
Commitment fee on unused portion of credit facilities ($1.4
  billion at 0.375%)........................................        5.2
                                                              ---------
  Total pro forma interest expense..........................      338.4
  Less -- interest expense (including Marcus Cable).........     (345.4)
                                                              ---------
     Adjustment.............................................  $    (7.0)
                                                              =========
</TABLE>


     An increase in the interest rate on all variable rate debt of 0.125% would
result in an increase in interest expense of $7.2 million.


     NOTE E:  Represents the allocation of 69% of the net loss of Charter
Communications Holding Company to the minority interest and the reclassification
of preferred dividends of $10.7 million to minority interest.



     NOTE F:  Charter Investment, Inc. provided corporate management and
consulting services to Charter Operating in 1998 and to Marcus Holdings
beginning in October 1998. See "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions".



     NOTE G:  Basic loss per share assumes none of the membership units of
Charter Communications Holding Company are exchanged for Charter Communications,
Inc. common stock and none of the outstanding options to purchase membership
units of Charter Communications Holding Company that are automatically exchanged
for Charter Communications, Inc. common stock are exercised. Basic loss per
share equals the loss applicable to common equity holders divided by weighted
average shares outstanding. If all of the membership units were exchanged or
options exercised, the effects would be antidilutive.



     NOTE H:  EBITDA represents earnings (loss) before interest, income taxes,
depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is presented because it is a widely
accepted financial indicator of a cable television company's ability to service
indebtedness. However, EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to
income from operations or to cash flows from operating, investing or financing
activities, as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. EBITDA should also not be construed as an indication of a company's
operating performance or as a measure of liquidity. In addition, because EBITDA
is not calculated identically by all companies, the presentation here may not be
comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Management's
discretionary use of funds depicted by EBITDA may be limited by working capital,
debt service and capital expenditure requirements and by restrictions related to
legal requirements, commitments and uncertainties.



     NOTE I:  EBITDA margin represents EBITDA as a percentage of revenues.



     NOTE J:   Adjusted EBITDA means EBITDA before stock option compensation
expense, corporate expenses, management fees and other income (expense).
Adjusted EBITDA is presented because it is a widely accepted financial indicator
of a cable company's ability to service indebtedness. However, Adjusted EBITDA
should not be considered as an alternative to income from operations or to cash
flows from operating, investing or financing activities, as determined in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Adjusted EBITDA should
also not be construed as an indication of a company's operating


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performance or as a measure of liquidity. In addition, because Adjusted EBITDA
is not calculated identically by all companies, the presentation here may not be
comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Management's
discretionary use of funds depicted by Adjusted EBITDA may be limited by working
capital, debt service and capital expenditure requirements and by restrictions
related to legal requirements, commitments and uncertainties.


     NOTE K:  Homes passed are the number of living units, such as single
residence homes, apartments and condominium units, passed by the cable
television distribution network in a given cable system service area.



     NOTE L:  Basic customers are customers who receive basic cable service.



     NOTE M: Basic penetration represents basic customers as a percentage of
homes passed.



     NOTE N:  Premium units represent the total number of subscriptions to
premium channels.



     NOTE O:  Premium penetration represents premium units as a percentage of
basic customers.



     NOTE P:  Average monthly revenue per basic customer represents revenues
divided by the number of months in the period divided by the number of basic
customers at December 31, 1998.


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           UNAUDITED PRO FORMA BALANCE SHEET
                                                  AS OF JUNE 30, 1999
                       -------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           CHARTER          RECENT                      PENDING       OFFERING
                       COMMUNICATIONS    ACQUISITIONS                 ACQUISITIONS   ADJUSTMENTS    PRO FORMA
                       HOLDING COMPANY     (NOTE A)      SUBTOTAL       (NOTE A)      (NOTE B)        TOTAL
                       ---------------   ------------   -----------   ------------   -----------   -----------
                                                (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                    <C>               <C>            <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>
ASSETS
Cash and cash
  equivalents........    $  109,626       $  (95,449)   $    14,177   $    10,868    $        --   $    25,045
Accounts receivable,
  net................        32,487           17,426         49,913        41,754             --        91,667
Prepaid expenses and
  other..............        10,181            4,946         15,127        37,389             --        52,516
                         ----------       ----------    -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
     Total current
       assets........       152,294          (73,077)        79,217        90,011             --       169,228
Property, plant and
  equipment..........     1,764,499          410,388      2,174,887     1,367,970             --     3,542,857
Franchises...........     6,591,972        1,774,273      8,366,245     9,613,677             --    17,979,922
Other assets.........       178,709               --        178,709         7,865             --       186,574
                         ----------       ----------    -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
     Total assets....    $8,687,474       $2,111,584    $10,799,058   $11,079,523    $        --   $21,878,581
                         ==========       ==========    ===========   ===========    ===========   ===========

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable and
  accrued expenses...    $  273,987       $   63,560    $   337,547   $   244,574    $        --   $   582,121
Current deferred
  revenue............            --               --             --         2,352             --         2,352
Payables to manager
  of cable television
  systems............        21,745               --         21,745            --             --        21,745
                         ----------       ----------    -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
     Total current
       liabilities...       295,732           63,560        359,292       246,926             --       606,218
Pending acquisition
  payable............            --               --             --     2,898,500     (2,898,500)           --
Long-term debt.......     5,134,310        1,914,712      7,049,022     4,434,097             --    11,483,119
Other long-term
  liabilities........        53,310          133,312        186,622            --       (133,312)       53,310
Minority interest....            --               --             --            --      6,761,825     6,761,825
Member's equity......     3,204,122               --      3,204,122     3,500,000     (6,704,122)           --
                         ----------       ----------    -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
Common stock.........            --               --             --            --            170           170
Additional paid-in
  capital............            --               --             --            --      2,973,939     2,973,939
                         ----------       ----------    -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
     Total
       stockholders'
       equity........            --               --             --            --      2,974,109     2,974,109
                         ----------       ----------    -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
     Total
       liabilities
       and
       stockholders'
       equity........    $8,687,474       $2,111,584    $10,799,058   $11,079,523    $        --   $21,878,581
                         ==========       ==========    ===========   ===========    ===========   ===========
</TABLE>


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                 NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA BALANCE SHEET

     NOTE A:  Pro forma balance sheet for our recently completed acquisitions
and pending acquisitions consists of the following (dollars in thousands):


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          AS OF JUNE 30, 1999
                                                              -------------------------------------------
                                                                   RECENT ACQUISITIONS -- HISTORICAL
                                                              -------------------------------------------
                                                                                                 TOTAL
                                                               HELICON     RIFKIN     OTHER      RECENT
                                                              ---------   --------   -------   ----------
<S>                                                           <C>         <C>        <C>       <C>
Cash and cash equivalents...................................  $   6,894   $  7,156   $    73   $   14,123
Accounts receivable, net....................................      1,859     13,118     1,619       16,596
Receivable from related party...............................          6         --        --            6
Prepaid expenses and other..................................      2,172      2,271       155        4,598
                                                              ---------   --------   -------   ----------
  Total current assets......................................     10,931     22,545     1,847       35,323
Property, plant and equipment...............................     88,252    297,318    20,610      406,180
Deferred income taxes.......................................         --         --        --           --
Franchises..................................................      5,610    437,479    54,956      498,045
Other assets................................................     87,165         --       126       87,291
                                                              ---------   --------   -------   ----------
  Total assets..............................................  $ 191,958   $757,342   $77,539   $1,026,839
                                                              =========   ========   =======   ==========
Current maturities of long-term debt........................  $      --   $     --   $    --   $       --
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......................     14,288     46,777     1,699       62,764
Current deferred revenue....................................         --         --     1,076        1,076
                                                              ---------   --------   -------   ----------
  Total current liabilities.................................     14,288     46,777     2,775       63,840
Deferred income taxes.......................................         --      6,703        --        6,703
Long-term debt..............................................    299,076    546,575    40,687      886,338
Note payable to related party, including accrued interest...      5,000         --        --        5,000
Other long-term liabilities, including redeemable preferred
  shares....................................................     21,162         --        --       21,162
Equity......................................................   (147,568)   157,287    34,077       43,796
                                                              ---------   --------   -------   ----------
  Total liabilities and equity..............................  $ 191,958   $757,342   $77,539   $1,026,839
                                                              =========   ========   =======   ==========
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                     AS OF JUNE 30, 1999
                                                            ---------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                             PENDING ACQUISITIONS -- HISTORICAL
                                                            ---------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                            INTERMEDIA                                                   TOTAL
                                                             SYSTEMS      AVALON      FALCON      FANCH     BRESNAN     PENDING
                                                            ----------   --------   ----------   --------   --------   ----------
<S>                                                         <C>          <C>        <C>          <C>        <C>        <C>
Cash and cash equivalents.................................   $     --    $  3,457   $   11,852   $    785   $  2,826   $   18,920
Accounts receivable, net..................................     16,009       6,158       19,102      2,814      8,917       53,000
Receivable from related party.............................      5,250          --        6,949         --         --       12,199
Prepaid expenses and other................................        719         415       35,007      1,249         --       37,390
                                                             --------    --------   ----------   --------   --------   ----------
  Total current assets....................................     21,978      10,030       72,910      4,848     11,743      121,509
Property, plant and equipment.............................    231,382     116,587      522,587    241,169    330,876    1,442,601
Franchises................................................    226,040     470,041      384,197      4,602    324,990    1,409,870
Deferred income taxes.....................................     15,288          --           --         --         --       15,288
Other assets..............................................      5,535          32      457,148    606,851     23,515    1,093,081
                                                             --------    --------   ----------   --------   --------   ----------
  Total assets............................................   $500,223    $596,690   $1,436,842   $857,470   $691,124   $4,082,349
                                                             ========    ========   ==========   ========   ========   ==========
Current maturities of long-term debt......................   $     --    $     25   $       --   $    754   $     --   $      779
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.....................     19,874      13,983      144,892     27,156     43,518      249,423
Current deferred revenue..................................     11,778       3,136        2,630         --         --       17,544
Note payable to related party.............................      4,607          --           --         --         --        4,607
Other current liabilities.................................         --       3,160           --         --      3,698        6,858
                                                             --------    --------   ----------   --------   --------   ----------
  Total current liabilities...............................     36,259      20,304      147,522     27,910     47,216      279,211
Deferred income taxes.....................................         --          --        2,287         --         --        2,287
Long-term debt............................................         --     446,079    1,665,676     12,728    846,364    2,970,847
Note payable to related party, including accrued
  interest................................................    414,493          --           --      1,457         --      415,950
Other long-term liabilities, including redeemable
  preferred shares........................................     18,168          --           --        197      6,015       24,380
Equity....................................................     31,303     130,307     (378,643)   815,178   (208,471)     389,674
                                                             --------    --------   ----------   --------   --------   ----------
  Total liabilities and equity............................   $500,223    $596,690   $1,436,842   $857,470   $691,124   $4,082,349
                                                             ========    ========   ==========   ========   ========   ==========
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     AS OF JUNE 30, 1999
                           --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             RECENT ACQUISITIONS                                  PENDING ACQUISITIONS
                           -------------------------------------------------------   ----------------------------------------------
                                                  PRO FORMA                                            PRO FORMA
                                        -----------------------------                ----------------------------------------------
                           HISTORICAL   ACQUISITIONS(A)   ADJUSTMENTS     TOTAL      HISTORICAL   ACQUISITIONS(A)   DISPOSITIONS(B)
                           ----------   ---------------   -----------   ----------   ----------   ---------------   ---------------
<S>                        <C>          <C>               <C>           <C>          <C>          <C>               <C>
Cash and cash
 equivalents.............  $   14,123       $   54        $ (109,626)(c) $  (95,449) $   18,920       $   755          $  (8,807)
Accounts receivable,
 net.....................      16,596          830                --        17,426       53,000            55             (1,879)
Receivable from related
 party...................           6            3                (9)(e)         --      12,199           591                 --
Prepaid expenses and
 other...................       4,598          348                --         4,946       37,390           196               (197)
                           ----------       ------        ----------    ----------   ----------       -------          ---------
 Total current assets....      35,323        1,235          (109,635)      (73,077)     121,509         1,597            (10,883)
Property, plant and
 equipment...............     406,180        4,208                --       410,388    1,442,601         7,188            (81,819)
Franchises...............     498,045            6         1,276,222(f)  1,774,273    1,409,870           359           (332,143)
Deferred income taxes....          --           --                --            --       15,288            --                 --
Other assets.............      87,291           90           (87,381)(h)         --   1,093,081         1,242               (469)
                           ----------       ------        ----------    ----------   ----------       -------          ---------
 Total assets............  $1,026,839       $5,539        $1,079,206    $2,111,584   $4,082,349       $10,386          $(425,314)
                           ==========       ======        ==========    ==========   ==========       =======          =========
Current maturities of
 long-term debt..........  $       --       $   --        $       --    $       --   $      779       $    --          $      --
Accounts payable and
 accrued expenses........      62,764          796                --        63,560      249,423           465             (5,314)
Current deferred
 revenue.................       1,076           --            (1,076)(d)         --      17,544           259                 --
Note payable to related
 party...................          --           --                --            --        4,607        (2,561)                --
Other current
 liabilities.............          --           --                --            --        6,858            --                 --
                           ----------       ------        ----------    ----------   ----------       -------          ---------
 Total current
   liabilities...........      63,840          796            (1,076)       63,560      279,211        (1,837)            (5,314)
Deferred revenue.........          --          170              (170)(d)         --          --            --                 --
Deferred income taxes....       6,703           --            (6,703)(g)         --       2,287           359                 --
Pending acquisition
 payable.................          --           --                --            --           --            --                 --
Long-term debt...........     886,338        1,063         1,027,311(j)  1,914,712    2,970,847         2,815           (420,000)
Note payable to related
 party, including accrued
 interest................       5,000           --            (5,000)(i)         --     415,950            --                 --
Other long-term
 liabilities including
 redeemable preferred
 shares..................      21,162           --           112,150(k)    133,312       24,380(k)          10                --
Equity...................      43,796        3,510           (47,306)(l)         --     389,674         9,039                 --
                           ----------       ------        ----------    ----------   ----------       -------          ---------
 Total liabilities and
   equity................  $1,026,839       $5,539        $1,079,206    $2,111,584   $4,082,349       $10,386          $(425,314)
                           ==========       ======        ==========    ==========   ==========       =======          =========

<CAPTION>
                               AS OF JUNE 30, 1999
                           ----------------------------
                               PENDING ACQUISITIONS
                           ----------------------------
                            PRO FORMA
                           -----------
                           ADJUSTMENTS         TOTAL
                           -----------      -----------
<S>                        <C>              <C>
Cash and cash
 equivalents.............  $        --      $    10,868
Accounts receivable,
 net.....................       (9,422)(d)       41,754
Receivable from related
 party...................      (12,790)(e)           --
Prepaid expenses and
 other...................           --           37,389
                           -----------      -----------
 Total current assets....      (22,212)          90,011
Property, plant and
 equipment...............           --        1,367,970
Franchises...............    8,535,591(f)     9,613,677
Deferred income taxes....      (15,288)(g)           --
Other assets.............   (1,085,989)(h)        7,865
                           -----------      -----------
 Total assets............  $ 7,412,102      $11,079,523
                           ===========      ===========
Current maturities of
 long-term debt..........  $      (779)(j)  $        --
Accounts payable and
 accrued expenses........           --          244,574
Current deferred
 revenue.................      (15,451)(d)        2,352
Note payable to related
 party...................       (2,046)(i)           --
Other current
 liabilities.............       (6,858)(i)           --
                           -----------      -----------
 Total current
   liabilities...........      (25,134)         246,926
Deferred revenue.........           --               --
Deferred income taxes....       (2,646)(g)           --
Pending acquisition
 payable.................    2,898,500(j)     2,898,500
Long-term debt...........    1,880,435(j)     4,434,097
Note payable to related
 party, including accrued
 interest................     (415,950)(i)           --
Other long-term
 liabilities including
 redeemable preferred
 shares..................      (24,390)(k)           --
Equity...................    3,101,287(l)     3,500,000
                           -----------      -----------
 Total liabilities and
   equity................  $ 7,412,102      $11,079,523
                           ===========      ===========
</TABLE>


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- -------------------------


(a) Represents the historical balance sheets as of June 30, 1999 for
    acquisitions to be completed subsequent to June 30, 1999.



(b) Represents the historical assets and liabilities as of June 30, 1999 of the
    cable systems to be transferred to InterMedia as part of a swap of cable
    systems. The cable systems being swapped will be accounted for at fair
    value. No material gain or loss is anticipated in conjunction with the swap.
    See the "Business" section.


(c) Represents the use of Charter Communications Holding Company cash for the
    recent and pending acquisitions. The sources of cash for the recent and
    pending acquisitions are as follows (dollars in millions):


<TABLE>
    <S>                                                           <C>         <C>
    Charter Communications Holding Company's historical cash....              $   109.6
    Funded or expected equity contributions:
         Rifkin preferred equity................................  $  133.3
         Falcon equity..........................................     425.0
         Bresnan equity.........................................   1,000.0
         Mr. Allen equity contributions.........................   1,325.0
         Mr. Allen committed equity contribution................     750.0
         Net proceeds from initial public offering..............   2,897.6      6,530.9
                                                                  --------
    Expected credit facilities draw down:
         Charter Operatings' credit facilities..................     958.2
         Credit facilities of acquisitions......................   2,690.0      3,648.2
                                                                  --------
    Anticipated long-term debt..................................                1,363.4
    Publicly held debt, at fair market value:
      8.375% senior debentures -- Falcon........................     375.0
      9.285% senior discount debentures -- Falcon...............     304.7
      11.56% subordinated notes -- Falcon.......................      15.0
      8.0% senior notes -- Bresnan..............................     170.0
      9.25% senior discount notes -- Bresnan....................     178.8
      9.375% senior subordinated notes -- Avalon................     150.0
      11.875% senior discount notes -- Avalon...................     119.6      1,313.1
                                                                  --------

    Helicon preferred limited liability company interest........                   25.0
                                                                              ---------
                                                                              $12,990.2
                                                                              =========
</TABLE>


(d) Represents the offset of advance billings against deferred revenue to be
    consistent with Charter Communications Holding Company accounting policy and
    the elimination of deferred revenue.

(e) Reflects assets retained by the seller.

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(f) Substantial amounts of the purchase price in (c) above have been allocated
    to franchises based on estimated fair values. This results in an allocation
    of purchase price as follows (dollars in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  INTERMEDIA
                                                                   SYSTEMS     HELICON      RIFKIN
                                                                  ----------   --------   ----------
    <S>                                                           <C>          <C>        <C>
    Working capital.............................................   $(20,493)   $ (3,363)  $  (23,796)
    Property, plant and equipment...............................    149,563      88,252      301,526
    Franchises..................................................    744,099     465,111    1,182,270
    Other.......................................................       (469)         --           --
                                                                   --------    --------   ----------
                                                                   $872,700    $550,000   $1,460,000
                                                                   ========    ========   ==========
</TABLE>


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  AVALON        FALCON       FANCH       BRESNAN      OTHER        TOTAL
                                -----------   ----------   ----------   ----------   --------   -----------
    <S>                         <C>           <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>        <C>
    Working capital...........   $ (3,396)    $  (78,943)  $  (22,308)  $  (31,775)  $    148   $  (183,926)
    Property, plant and
      equipment...............    121,470        524,892      241,169      330,876     20,610     1,778,358
    Franchises................    741,101      3,151,581    2,181,139    2,795,757    126,892    11,387,950
    Other.....................         --          8,334           --           --         --         7,865
                                 --------     ----------   ----------   ----------   --------   -----------
                                 $859,175     $3,605,864   $2,400,000   $3,094,858   $147,650   $12,990,247
                                 ========     ==========   ==========   ==========   ========   ===========
</TABLE>



     Working capital is adjusted for Charter Communications Holding Company's
historical cash of $109.6 million that was used to finance recent acquisitions.


(g) Represents the elimination of deferred income tax assets and liabilities.

(h) Represents the elimination of the unamortized historical cost of various
    assets based on the allocation of purchase price (see (f) above) as follows
    (dollars in thousands):


<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Subscriber lists............................................  $  (528,890)
Noncompete agreements.......................................      (14,871)
Deferred financing costs....................................      (59,746)
Goodwill....................................................     (738,127)
Other assets................................................      (94,268)
                                                              -----------
                                                               (1,435,902)
Less-accumulated amortization...............................      262,532
                                                              -----------
                                                              $(1,173,370)
                                                              ===========
</TABLE>


(i) Represents liabilities retained by the seller.

(j) Represents the following (dollars in millions):


<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Long-term debt not assumed..................................  $ (1,889.7)
Helicon notes (to be called)................................      (115.0)
Rifkin notes (to be tendered)...............................      (125.0)
                                                              ----------
     Total pro forma debt not assumed.......................    (2,129.7)
Additional borrowings.......................................     5,011.7
Payable to be financed by equity............................     2,898.5
Helicon preferred limited liability company interests.......        25.0
                                                              ----------
                                                              $  5,805.5
                                                              ==========
</TABLE>



(k) Represents the elimination of historical liabilities retained by the seller
and the addition of redeemable preferred membership interests of $133.3 million
issued to the Rifkin sellers.


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(l) Represents the following (dollars in thousands):



<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Elimination of historical equity............................  $ (446,019)
Additional contributions into Charter Communications
  Holding Company:
     Falcon equity..........................................     425,000
     Bresnan equity.........................................   1,000,000
     Mr. Allen's equity contribution........................   1,325,000
     Mr. Allen's committed equity contribution..............     750,000
                                                              ----------
                                                              $3,053,981
                                                              ==========
</TABLE>



     NOTE B: Offering adjustments include the issuance and sale by Charter
Communications, Inc. of Class A common stock for net proceeds of $2.90 billion,
after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering
expenses, and proceeds of $.9 million from the sale of Class B common stock, all
applied to reduce the pending acquisition payable. Also included as an offering
adjustment is the effect of consolidating Charter Communications Holding Company
into Charter Communications, Inc. based on Charter Communications, Inc.'s
purchase of membership units, including voting control, in Charter
Communications Holding Company. This results in the $6.8 billion of member's
equity in Charter Communications Holding Company becoming minority interest in
the consolidated balance sheet of Charter Communications, Inc. Also included in
minority interest is $133.3 million of preferred equity interests of Charter
Communications Holding Company issued to the Rifkin sellers.



     Minority interest is calculated as follows (dollars in thousands):



<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Historical member's equity..................................  $3,204,122
Expected equity contributions...............................   6,398,500
                                                              ----------
     Pro forma members' equity..............................   9,602,622
     Minority interest percentage...........................          69%
                                                              ----------
Minority interest excluding preferred interests.............   6,628,513
Rifkin preferred equity interests...........................     133,312
                                                              ----------
                                                              $6,761,825
                                                              ==========
</TABLE>



     Total stockholders' equity is calculated as follows (dollars in thousands):



<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Net proceeds from sale of common stock......................  $2,898,500
Additional net equity allocated from minority interest......      75,609
                                                              ----------
                                                              $2,974,109
                                                              ==========
</TABLE>



     Certain equity interests in Charter Communications Holding Company are
exchangeable into Class A and Class B common stock of Charter Communications,
Inc. We assume no such equity interests are exchanged. If all equity holders in
Charter Communications Holding Company exchanged all of their units for common
stock, total stockholders' equity would increase by $6.8 billion and minority
interest would decrease by $6.8 billion.


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                       SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA


     On July 22, 1999, Charter Communications, Inc. was formed. Charter
Communications, Inc. will be a holding company whose sole asset, upon closing of
the offering and before the closing of the Falcon and Bresnan acquisitions, will
be an approximate 34% economic interest and a 100% voting interest in Charter
Communications Holding Company. This results in the consolidation of Charter
Communications Holding Company and Charter Communications, Inc. We have included
below selected historical financial data for Charter Communications Holding
Company.



     The selected historical financial data below for the years ended December
31, 1996 and 1997, for the periods from January 1, 1998 through December 23,
1998, from December 24, 1998 through December 31, 1998, and January 1, 1999
through June 30, 1999 are derived from the consolidated financial statements of
Charter Communications Holding Company. The consolidated financial statements of
Charter Communications Holding Company for the years ended December 31, 1996 and
1997, for the periods from January 1, 1998 through December 23, 1998 and from
December 24, 1998 through December 31, 1998, have been audited by Arthur
Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, and are included elsewhere in this
prospectus. The selected historical financial data for the period from October
1, 1995 through December 31, 1995, are derived from the predecessor of Charter
Communications Holding Company's unaudited financial statements and are not
included elsewhere in this prospectus. The selected historical financial data
for the year ended December 31, 1994 and for the period from January 1, 1995
through September 30, 1995 are derived from the unaudited financial statements
of Charter Communications Holding Company's predecessor business and are not
included elsewhere in this prospectus. The information presented below should be
read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" and the historical financial statements of
Charter Communications Holding Company and related notes included elsewhere in
this prospectus.


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           PREDECESSOR OF
                                              CHARTER
                                           COMMUNICATIONS
                                          HOLDING COMPANY              CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY
                                       ----------------------   ----------------------------------------------------
                                                                              YEAR ENDED
                                        YEAR ENDED    1/1/95    10/1/95      DECEMBER 31,       1/1/98     12/24/98      1/1/99
                                       DECEMBER 31,   THROUGH   THROUGH    -----------------   THROUGH     THROUGH      THROUGH
                                           1994       9/30/95   12/31/95    1996      1997     12/23/98    12/31/98     6/30/99
                                       ------------   -------   --------   -------   -------   --------   ----------   ----------
                                                                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                    <C>            <C>       <C>        <C>       <C>       <C>        <C>          <C>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
Revenues.............................    $  6,584     $ 5,324   $ 1,788    $14,881   $18,867   $49,731    $   13,713   $  468,993
                                         --------     -------   -------    -------   -------   --------   ----------   ----------
Operating expenses:
  Operating, general and
    administrative...................       3,247       2,581       931      8,123    11,767    25,952         7,134      241,341
  Depreciation and amortization......       2,508       2,137       648      4,593     6,103    16,864         8,318      249,952
  Stock option compensation expense..          --          --        --         --        --        --           845       38,194
  Management fees/corporate expense
    charges..........................         106         224        54        446       566     6,176           473       11,073
                                         --------     -------   -------    -------   -------   --------   ----------   ----------
    Total operating expenses.........       5,861       4,942     1,633     13,162    18,436    48,992        16,770      540,560
                                         --------     -------   -------    -------   -------   --------   ----------   ----------
Income (loss) from operations........         723         382       155      1,719       431       739        (3,057)     (71,567)
Interest expense.....................          --          --      (691)    (4,415)   (5,120)  (17,277)       (2,353)    (157,669)
Interest income......................          26          --         5         20        41        44           133       10,085
Other income (expense)...............          --          38        --        (47)       25      (728)           --        2,840
                                         --------     -------   -------    -------   -------   --------   ----------   ----------
Income (loss) before extraordinary
  item...............................    $    749     $   420   $  (531)   $(2,723)  $(4,623)  $(17,222)  $   (5,277)  $ (216,311)
                                         ========     =======   =======    =======   =======   ========   ==========   ==========
BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT END OF
  PERIOD):
Total assets.........................    $ 25,511     $26,342   $31,572    $67,994   $55,811   $281,969   $4,335,527   $8,687,474
Total debt...........................      10,194      10,480    28,847     59,222    41,500   274,698     2,002,206    5,134,310
Member's equity (deficit)............      14,822      15,311       971      2,648    (1,975)   (8,397)    2,147,379    3,204,122
</TABLE>


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          MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                           AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


     Reference is made to the "Certain Trends and Uncertainties" section below
in this Management's Discussion and Analysis for a discussion of important
factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations and non-
historical information contained herein.


INTRODUCTION


     We do not believe that the historical financial condition and results of
operations are accurate indicators of future results because of recent and
pending significant events, including:



     (1) the acquisition by Mr. Allen of CCA Group, Charter Communications
         Properties Holdings, LLC and CharterComm Holdings LLC, referred to
         together with their subsidiaries as the Charter companies;



     (2) the merger of Marcus Holdings with and into Charter Holdings;



     (3) the recent and pending acquisitions of Charter Communications Holding
         Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries;



     (4) the refinancing of the previous credit facilities of the Charter
         companies; and



     (5) the purchase of publicly held notes that had been issued by several of
         the direct and indirect subsidiaries of Charter Communications Holding
         Company.



Provided below is a discussion of our organizational history consisting of:



     (1) the operation and development of the Charter companies prior to the
         acquisition by Mr. Allen, together with the acquisition of the Charter
         companies by Mr. Allen;



     (2) the merger of Marcus Holdings with and into Charter Holdings;



     (3) the recent and pending acquisitions of Charter Communications Holding
         Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries; and



     (4) the formation of Charter Communications, Inc.


ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY


     Prior to the acquisition of the Charter companies by Mr. Allen on December
23, 1998, and the merger of Marcus Holdings with and into Charter Holdings on
April 7, 1999, the cable systems of the Charter and Marcus companies were
operated under four groups of companies. Three of these groups were comprised of
companies that were managed by Charter Investment, Inc. prior to the acquisition
of the Charter companies by Mr. Allen and the fourth group was comprised of
companies that were subsidiaries of Marcus Holdings.


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     The following is an explanation of how:


     (1) Charter Communications Properties; the operating companies that
         formerly comprised CCA Group; CharterComm Holdings; and the Marcus
         companies became wholly owned subsidiaries of Charter Operating;


     (2) Charter Operating became a wholly owned subsidiary of Charter Holdings;

     (3) Charter Holdings became a wholly owned subsidiary of Charter
         Communications Holding Company; and


     (4) Charter Communications Holding Company became a wholly owned subsidiary
         of Charter Investment, Inc.


THE CHARTER COMPANIES


     Prior to Charter Investment, Inc. acquiring the remaining interests that it
did not previously own in two of the three groups of Charter companies, namely
CCA Group and CharterComm Holdings, as described below, the operating
subsidiaries of the three groups of Charter companies were parties to separate
management agreements with Charter Investment, Inc. pursuant to which Charter
Investment, Inc. provided management and consulting services. Prior to our
acquisition by Mr. Allen, the Charter companies were as follows:


     (1) Charter Communications Properties Holdings, LLC


         Charter Communications Properties Holdings, LLC was a wholly owned
     subsidiary of Charter Investment, Inc. The primary subsidiary of Charter
     Communications Properties Holdings, which owned the cable systems, was
     Charter Communications Properties. In connection with Mr. Allen's
     acquisition on December 23, 1998, Charter Communications Properties
     Holdings was merged out of existence. Charter Communications Properties
     became a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Charter Investment, Inc. In May
     1998, Charter Communications Properties acquired certain cable systems from
     Sonic Communications, Inc. for a total purchase price, net of cash
     acquired, of $224.4 million, including $60.9 million of assumed debt.


     (2) CCA Group


         The controlling interests in CCA Group were held by affiliates of Kelso
     & Co. Charter Investment, Inc. had only a minority interest. On December
     21, 1998, prior to Mr. Allen's acquisition, the remaining interests it did
     not previously own in CCA Group were acquired by Charter Investment, Inc.
     from the Kelso affiliates. Consequently, the companies comprising CCA Group
     became wholly owned subsidiaries of Charter Investment, Inc.


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         CCA Group consisted of the following three sister companies:


              (a) CCT Holdings, LLC,



              (b) CCA Holdings, LLC, and



              (c) Charter Communications Long Beach, LLC.



         The cable systems were owned by the various subsidiaries of these three
     sister companies. The financial statements for these three sister companies
     historically were combined and the term "CCA Group" was assigned to these
     combined entities. In connection with Mr. Allen's acquisition on December
     23, 1998, the three sister companies and some of the non-operating
     subsidiaries were merged out of existence, leaving certain of the operating
     subsidiaries owning all of the cable systems under this former group. These
     operating subsidiaries became indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of
     Charter Investment, Inc.


     (3) CharterComm Holdings, LLC


         The controlling interests in CharterComm Holdings were held by
     affiliates of Charterhouse Group International Inc. Charter Investment,
     Inc. had only a minority interest. On December 21, 1998, prior to Mr.
     Allen's acquisition, the remaining interests it did not previously own in
     CharterComm Holdings were acquired by Charter Investment, Inc. from the
     Charterhouse affiliates. Consequently, CharterComm Holdings became a wholly
     owned subsidiary of Charter Investment, Inc.



         The cable systems were owned by the various subsidiaries of CharterComm
     Holdings. In connection with Mr. Allen's acquisition on December 23, 1998,
     some of the non-operating subsidiaries were merged out of existence,
     leaving certain of the operating subsidiaries owning all of the cable
     systems under this former group. CharterComm Holdings was merged out of
     existence. Charter Communications, LLC became a direct, wholly owned
     subsidiary of Charter Investment, Inc.



     In February 1999, Charter Holdings was formed as a wholly owned subsidiary
of Charter Investment, Inc., and Charter Operating was formed as a wholly owned
subsidiary of Charter Holdings. All of Charter Investment, Inc.'s direct
interests in the entities described above were transferred to Charter Operating.
All of the prior management agreements were terminated and a new management
agreement was entered into between Charter Investment, Inc. and Charter
Operating.



     In May 1999, Charter Communications Holding Company was formed as a wholly
owned subsidiary of Charter Investment, Inc. All of Charter Investment, Inc.'s
interests in Charter Holdings were transferred to Charter Communications Holding
Company.



     The acquisition by Mr. Allen became effective on December 23, 1998, through
a series of transactions in which Mr. Allen acquired approximately 94%


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of the equity interests of Charter Investment, Inc. for an aggregate purchase
price of $2.2 billion, excluding $2.0 billion in assumed debt. Charter
Communications Properties, the operating companies that formerly comprised CCA
Group and CharterComm Holdings were contributed to Charter Operating subsequent
to Mr. Allen's acquisition. Charter Communications Properties is deemed to be
our predecessor. Consequently, the contribution of Charter Communications
Properties was accounted for as a reorganization under common control.
Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements for periods prior to December
24, 1998 include the accounts of Charter Communications Properties. The
contributions of the operating companies that formerly comprised CCA Group and
CharterComm Holdings were accounted for in accordance with purchase accounting.
Accordingly, the financial statements for periods after December 23, 1998
include the accounts of Charter Communications Properties, CCA Group and
CharterComm Holdings.


MARCUS COMPANIES


     In April 1998, Mr. Allen acquired approximately 99% of the non-voting
economic interests in Marcus Cable, and agreed to acquire the remaining
interests. The owner of the remaining partnership interests retained voting
control of Marcus Cable. In October 1998, Marcus Cable entered into a management
consulting agreement with Charter Investment, Inc., pursuant to which Charter
Investment, Inc. provided management and consulting services to Marcus Cable and
its subsidiaries which own the cable systems. This agreement placed the Marcus
cable systems under common management with the cable systems of the Charter
companies acquired by Mr. Allen in December 1998.



     In February 1999, Marcus Holdings was formed and all of Mr. Allen's
interests in Marcus Cable were transferred to Marcus Holdings. In March 1999,
Mr. Allen acquired the remaining interests in Marcus Cable, including voting
control, which interests were transferred to Marcus Holdings. In April 1999, Mr.
Allen merged Marcus Holdings into Charter Holdings, and the operating
subsidiaries of Marcus Holdings and all of the cable systems they owned came
under the ownership of Charter Holdings and, in turn, Charter Operating. For
financial reporting purposes, the merger of Marcus Holdings with and into
Charter Holdings was accounted for as an acquisition of Marcus Holdings
effective March 31, 1999, and accordingly, the results of operations of Marcus
Holdings have been included in the financial statements of Charter
Communications Holding Company since that date.


ACQUISITIONS


     In the second and third quarters of 1999, direct or indirect subsidiaries
of Charter Holdings acquired Renaissance, American Cable, Greater Media systems,
Helicon, Vista, a certain cable system of Cable Satellite and Rifkin for a total
purchase price of approximately $2.0 billion which included assumed debt of $351
million. See "Business -- Acquisitions" and "Description of Certain


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Indebtedness". These acquisitions were funded through excess cash from the
issuance by Charter Holdings of senior notes, borrowings under our credit
facilities, capital contributions to Charter Communications Holding Company by
Mr. Allen and the assumption of the outstanding Renaissance, Helicon and Rifkin
notes.



     In addition to these acquisitions, since the beginning of 1999,
subsidiaries of Charter Holdings have entered into definitive agreements to
acquire the InterMedia cable systems and Charter Communications Holding Company
and its subsidiaries have entered into definitive agreements to acquire the
Avalon, Fanch, Falcon and Bresnan cable systems. All of these acquisitions are
set forth in the table below. These acquisitions are expected to be funded
through the net proceeds of this offering, borrowings under credit facilities,
cash, additional equity and debt financings, and the assumption of outstanding
notes issued by Avalon, Falcon and Bresnan. Not all of the funding necessary to
complete these acquisitions has been arranged. We may be required to repay the
Avalon and Bresnan credit facilities. We have offered to repurchase the Rifkin
notes, are required to offer to repurchase the Helicon notes, and will be
required to offer to repurchase the Avalon notes, the Falcon debentures and the
Bresnan notes following the closing of the these acquisitions, respectively. See
"-- Liquidity and Capital Resources" and "Description of Certain Indebtedness".



     Under the Falcon purchase agreement, specified Falcon sellers have agreed
to receive at least $425 million and, at their election, up to $550 million of
the Falcon purchase price in the form of membership units in Charter
Communications Holding Company. Under the Bresnan purchase agreement, the
Bresnan sellers have agreed to receive $1.0 billion of the Bresnan purchase
price in the form of membership units in Charter Communications Holding Company,
which, as of the closing of the offering, would equal approximately 6.9% of the
total membership units in Charter Communications Holding Company. See
"Business -- Acquisitions". In addition, certain Rifkin sellers elected to
receive $133.3 million of the purchase price in the form of preferred equity of
Charter Communications Holding Company. Under the Helicon purchase agreement,
$25 million of the purchase price was paid in the form of preferred limited
liability company interests of Charter-Helicon, LLC, a direct wholly owned
subsidiary of Charter Communications, LLC, itself an indirect subsidiary of
Charter Communications Holding Company.



     As part of the transaction with InterMedia, we will "swap" some of our non-
strategic cable systems located in Indiana, Montana, Utah and northern Kentucky,
representing 144,000 basic customers, and pay cash of $873 million. The
InterMedia systems serve approximately 412,000 customers in Georgia, North
Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                              AS OF AND FOR
                                                                           THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                              JUNE 30, 1999
                                     ACTUAL OR                         ----------------------------
                                    ANTICIPATED        PURCHASE
                                    ACQUISITION          PRICE            BASIC         REVENUE
ACQUISITION                             DATE         (IN MILLIONS)     SUBSCRIBERS   (IN THOUSANDS)
- -----------                         -----------      -------------     -----------   --------------
<S>                               <C>               <C>                <C>           <C>
Renaissance.....................        4/99        $           459       129,000       $ 30,807
American Cable..................        5/99                    240        69,000         17,958
Greater Media systems...........        6/99                    500       175,000         42,348
Helicon.........................        7/99                    550       173,000         42,956
Vista...........................        7/99                    126        28,000          7,101
Cable Satellite.................        8/89                     22         9,000          2,056
Rifkin..........................        9/99                  1,460       461,000        105,592
InterMedia systems..............  3rd Quarter 1999             873+       412,000        100,644
                                                       systems swap      (144,000)
                                                                        ---------
                                                                          268,000
Avalon..........................  4th Quarter 1999              859       260,000         51,769
Fanch...........................  4th Quarter 1999            2,400       537,000         98,931
Falcon..........................  4th Quarter 1999            3,606     1,008,000        212,205
Bresnan.........................  1st Quarter 2000            3,100       656,000        137,291
                                                    ---------------     ---------       --------
     Total......................                    $        14,195     3,773,000       $849,658
                                                    ===============     =========       ========
</TABLE>



     The systems acquired pursuant to these recent and pending acquisitions
served, in the aggregate, approximately 3.8 million customers as of June 30,
1999. In addition, we are negotiating with several other potential acquisition
candidates whose systems would further complement our regional operating
clusters.



CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.



     Charter Communications, Inc. was formed as a holding company in July 1999.
In connection with the offering, Charter Communications, Inc. will issue:



     - 170,000,000 shares of Class A common stock in the offering, and an
       additional 25,500,000 shares of Class A common stock if the underwriters
       exercise their over-allotment option in full; and



     - 50,000 shares of high vote Class B common stock to Messrs. Allen, Kent,
       Babcock and Wood.



     Charter Communications, Inc. will use all of the proceeds of the offering
and the sale of shares of Class B common stock to purchase Charter
Communications Holding Company membership units. Immediately following the
offering, Mr. Allen will control approximately 93.0% of the total voting power
of Charter Communications, Inc.'s outstanding capital stock and will control
Charter Communications Holding Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries.



     The sale of shares of Class A common stock in the offering and the sale of
the shares of Class B common stock as described above will affect us in many
ways, including the following:



     - Our Management.   The current management agreement between Charter
       Operating and Charter Investment, Inc. will be amended and assigned


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       from Charter Investment, Inc. to Charter Communications, Inc. Charter
       Communications, Inc. and Charter Communications Holding Company will
       enter into a new agreement relating to the management of the cable
       systems of the subsidiaries of Charter Communications Holding Company. In
       addition, Charter Investment, Inc. and Charter Communications, Inc. will
       enter into a mutual services agreement. These agreements are described
       under the heading "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions".



     - Option Plan.   After the offering, each membership unit in Charter
       Communications Holding Company received as a result of an exercise of an
       option issued under the Charter Communications Holding Company option
       plan will automatically be exchanged for one share of Class A common
       stock of Charter Communications, Inc. See "Management -- Option Plan" for
       additional information regarding the option plan.



     - Business Activities.   Upon the completion of the offering, we will not
       be permitted to engage in any business activity other than the cable
       transmission of video, audio and data unless Mr. Allen first consents to
       our pursuing that particular business activity. See "Risk Factors -- We
       will not be able to engage in any business other than the cable
       transmission of video, audio and data unless Mr. Allen first determines
       not to pursue that particular business activity" and "Certain
       Relationships and Related Transactions -- Allocation of Business
       Opportunities with Mr. Allen".



     - Special Loss Allocation.   After the offering, Charter Communications
       Holding Company's operating agreement will provide that through the end
       of 2003, book losses and the corresponding tax losses (as determined for
       tax accounting purposes) of Charter Communications Holding Company that
       would otherwise have been allocated to Charter Communications, Inc. will
       instead be allocated to membership units held by Vulcan Cable III Inc.
       and Charter Investment, Inc.



       At the time that Charter Communications Holding Company first has book
       profits (as determined for tax accounting purposes) that would otherwise
       have been allocated to Charter Communications, Inc., (generally based on
       the percentage of membership units in Charter Communications Holding
       Company held by it), certain of such profits, or items thereof, and the
       tax profits corresponding thereto, will instead be allocated to the
       membership units held by Vulcan Cable III Inc. and Charter Investment,
       Inc. until the amount of book profits so allocated is equal to the amount
       of book losses previously specially allocated to each such membership
       unit. See "Description of Capital Stock and Membership Units -- Special
       Allocation of Losses".


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OVERVIEW


     Approximately 85% of our historical revenues for the six months ended June
30, 1999 are attributable to monthly subscription fees charged to customers for
our basic, expanded basic and premium cable television programming services,
equipment rental and ancillary services provided by our cable television
systems. In addition, we derive other revenues from installation and
reconnection fees charged to customers to commence or reinstate service,
pay-per-view programming, where users are charged a fee for individual programs
requested, advertising revenues and commissions related to the sale of
merchandise by home shopping services. We have generated increased revenues in
each of the past three fiscal years, primarily through internal customer growth,
basic and expanded tier rate increases and acquisitions as well as innovative
marketing, such as our MVP package of premium services. The MVP package entitles
customers to receive a substantial discount on bundled premium services of HBO,
Showtime, Cinemax and The Movie Channel. The MVP package has increased premium
revenue by 3.4% and premium cash flow by 5.5% in the initial nine months of this
program. We are beginning to offer our customers several other services, which
are expected to significantly contribute to our revenues. One of these services
is digital cable, which provides subscribers with additional programming
options. We are also offering high speed Internet access to the World Wide Web
through cable modems. Cable modems can be attached to personal computers so that
users can send and receive data over cable systems. Our television based
Internet access allows us to offer the services provided by WorldGate
Communications, Inc., which provides users with TV based e-mail and other
Internet access.



     Our expenses primarily consist of operating costs, general and
administrative expenses, depreciation and amortization expense and management
fees/corporate expense charges. Operating costs primarily include programming
costs, cable service related expenses, marketing and advertising costs,
franchise fees and expenses related to customer billings. Programming costs
account for approximately 46% of our operating costs. Programming costs have
increased in recent years and are expected to continue to increase due to
additional programming being provided to customers, increased cost to produce or
purchase cable programming, inflation and other factors affecting the cable
television industry. In each year we have operated, our costs to acquire
programming have exceeded customary inflationary increases. A significant factor
with respect to increased programming costs is the rate increases and surcharges
imposed by national and regional sports networks directly tied to escalating
costs to acquire programming for professional sports packages in a competitive
market. We have benefited in the past from our membership in an industry
cooperative that provides members with volume discounts from programming
networks. We believe our membership has minimized increases in our programming
costs relative to what the increases would otherwise have been. We also believe
that we should derive additional discounts from


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programming networks due to our increased size. Finally, we were able to
negotiate favorable terms with premium networks in conjunction with the premium
packages, which minimized the impact on margins and provided substantial volume
incentives to grow the premium category. Although we believe that we will be
able to pass future increases in programming costs through to customers, there
can be no assurance that we will be able to do so.


     General and administrative expenses primarily include accounting and
administrative personnel and professional fees. Depreciation and amortization
expense relates to the depreciation of our tangible assets and the amortization
of our franchise costs. Management fees/corporate expense charges are fees paid
to or charges from Charter Investment, Inc. for corporate management and
consulting services. Charter Holdings records actual corporate expense charges
incurred by Charter Investment, Inc. on behalf of Charter Holdings. Prior to the
acquisition of us by Mr. Allen, the CCA Group and CharterComm Holdings recorded
management fees payable to Charter Investment, Inc. equal to 3.0% to 5.0% of
gross revenues plus certain expenses. In October 1998, Charter Investment, Inc.
began managing the cable operations of Marcus Holdings under a management
agreement, which was terminated in February 1999 and replaced by a master
management fee arrangement. The Charter Operating credit facilities limit
management fees to 3.5% of gross revenues.



     In connection with the offering, the existing management agreement between
Charter Investment, Inc. and Charter Operating will be assigned to Charter
Communications, Inc. and Charter Communications, Inc. will enter into a new
management agreement with Charter Communications Holding Company. This
management agreement will be substantially similar to the existing management
agreement with Charter Operating except that Charter Communications, Inc. will
only be entitled to receive reimbursement of its expenses as consideration for
its providing management services. See "Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions".



     We have had a history of net losses and expect to continue to report net
losses for the foreseeable future. The principal reasons for our prior and
anticipated net losses include depreciation and amortization expenses associated
with our acquisitions, capital expenditures related to construction and
upgrading of our systems, and interest costs on borrowed money. We cannot
predict what impact, if any, continued losses will have on our ability to
finance our operations in the future.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


     The following discusses the results of operations for:


     (1) Charter Communications Holding Company, comprised of Charter
         Communications Properties, for the six months ended June 30, 1998, and

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     (2) Charter Communications Holding Company, comprised of the following for
         the six months ended June 30, 1999:

         - Charter Communications Properties, CCA Group and CharterComm Holdings
           for the entire period.

         - Marcus Holdings for the period from March 31, 1999 (the date Mr.
           Allen acquired voting control) through June 30, 1999.

         - Renaissance for the period from May 1, 1999 (the acquisition date)
           through June 30, 1999.

         - American Cable for the period from May 8, 1999 (the acquisition date)
           through June 30, 1999.

     The following table sets forth the percentages of revenues that items in
the statements of operations constitute for the indicated periods.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                 ------------------------------------------
                                                      6/30/99                 6/30/98
                                                 ------------------      ------------------
                                                           (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                              <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenues.......................................  $ 468,993    100.0%     $ 15,129    100.00%
                                                 ---------   ------      --------    ------
Operating expenses:
  Operating, general and administrative........    241,341     51.5         8,378      55.4
  Depreciation and amortization................    249,952     53.3         5,312      35.1
  Stock option compensation expense............     38,194      8.1            --        --
  Management fees/corporate expense charges....     11,073      2.4           628       4.1
                                                 ---------   ------      --------    ------
          Total operating expenses.............    540,560    115.3        14,318      94.6
                                                 ---------   ------      --------    ------
Income (loss) from operations..................    (71,567)   (15.3)          811       5.4
Interest income................................     10,085      2.2            14       0.1
Interest expense...............................   (157,669)   (33.6)       (5,618)    (37.1)
Other income...................................      2,840      0.6             3        --
                                                 ---------   ------      --------    ------
Loss before extraordinary item.................   (216,311)   (46.1)       (4,790)    (31.6)
Extraordinary item-loss from early
  extinguishment of debt.......................      7,794      1.7            --        --
                                                 ---------   ------      --------    ------
          Net loss.............................  $(224,105)   (47.8)%    $ (4,790)    (31.6)%
                                                 =========   ======      ========    ======
</TABLE>

PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 1999 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1999
COMPARED TO PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 1998 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1998

     REVENUES.   Revenues increased by $453.9 million, or 3,000%, from $15.1
million for the period from January 1, 1998 through June 30, 1998 to $469.0
million for the period from January 1, 1999 through June 30, 1999. The increase
in revenues primarily resulted from the acquisitions of CCA Group, CharterComm
Holdings, Sonic, Marcus Holdings and Renaissance. Additional revenues from these
entities included for the period ended June 30, 1999 were $179.5 million, $108.9
million, $26.2 million, $128.1 million and $10.4 million, respectively.

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     OPERATING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.   Operating, general and
administrative expenses increased by $232.9 million, or 2,781%, from $8.4
million for the period from January 1, 1998 through June 30, 1998 to $241.3
million for the period from January 1, 1999 through June 30, 1999. This increase
was due primarily to the acquisitions of the CCA Group, CharterComm Holdings,
Sonic, Marcus Holdings and Renaissance. Additional operating, general and
administrative expenses from these entities included for the period from January
1, 1999 through June 30, 1999 were $90.7 million, $54.2 million, $13.6 million,
$69.5 million and $4.9 million, respectively.

     DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION.   Depreciation and amortization expense
increased by $244.7 million, or 4,605%, from $5.3 million for the period from
January 1, 1998 through June 30, 1998 to $250.0 million for the period from
January 1, 1999 through June 30, 1999. There was a significant increase in
amortization expense resulting from the acquisitions of the CCA Group,
CharterComm Holdings, Sonic, Marcus Holdings and Renaissance. Additional
depreciation and amortization expense from these entities included for the
period ended June 30, 1999 were $97.9 million, $67.4 million, $5.6 million,
$65.6 million and $5.8 million, respectively.


     STOCK OPTION COMPENSATION EXPENSE.   Stock option compensation expense for
the period from January 1, 1999 through June 30, 1999 was $38.2 million due to
the granting of options to employees in December 1998, February 1999 and April
1999. The exercise prices of the options are less than the estimated fair values
of the underlying membership units on the date of grant, resulting in
compensation expense accrued over the vesting period of each grant that varies
from four to five years.


     MANAGEMENT FEES/CORPORATE EXPENSE CHARGES.   Management fees/corporate
expense charges increased by $10.5 million, or 1,663%, from $0.6 million for the
period from January 1, 1998 through June 30, 1998 to $11.1 million for the
period from January 1, 1999 through June 30, 1999. The increase from the period
from January 1, 1998 through June 30, 1998 compared to the period from January
1, 1999 through June 30, 1999 was the result of the acquisitions of CCA Group,
CharterComm Holdings, Sonic, Marcus Holdings, Renaissance and American Cable.

     INTEREST INCOME.   Interest income increased by $10.1 million from $14,000
for the period from January 1, 1998 to June 30, 1998 to $10.1 million for the
period from January 1, 1999 to June 30, 1999. The increase was primarily due to
investing excess cash that resulted from required credit facilities draw downs.


     INTEREST EXPENSE.   Interest expense increased by $152.1 million, or
2,706%, from $5.6 million for the period from January 1, 1998 through June 30,
1998 to $157.7 million for the period from January 1, 1999 through June 30,
1999. This increase resulted primarily from interest on the notes at Charter
Holdings, the credit facilities at Charter Operating and the financing of the
acquisitions of CCA Group and CharterComm Holdings. The interest expenses
resulting from each of


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these transactions were $68.7 million, $44.9 million, $12.7 million and $11.3
million, respectively.

     OTHER INCOME.   Other income increased by $2.8 million from $3,000 for the
period from January 1, 1998 to June 30, 1998 to $2.8 million for the period from
January 1, 1999 to June 30, 1999. The increase was primarily due to the gain on
the sale of certain aircrafts.


     NET LOSS.   Net loss increased by $219.3 million, or 4,579%, from $4.8
million for the period from January 1, 1998 through June 30, 1998 to $224.1
million for the period from January 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999. The increase
in revenues that resulted from the acquisitions of CCA Group, CharterComm
Holdings, Sonic and Marcus Holdings was not sufficient to offset the operating
expenses associated with the acquired systems and loss from early extinguishment
of debt.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


     The following discusses the results of operations for:


     (1) Charter Communications Holding Company, comprised of Charter
         Communications Properties, for the period from January 1, 1998 through
         December 23, 1998 and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996,
         and

     (2) Charter Communications Holding Company, comprised of Charter
         Communications Properties, CCA Group and CharterComm Holdings, for the
         period from December 24, 1998 through December 31, 1998.

     The following table sets forth the percentages of revenues that items in
the statements of operations constitute for the indicated periods.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         YEAR ENDED
                                                        DECEMBER 31,                     1/1/98              12/24/98
                                            ------------------------------------         THROUGH             THROUGH
                                                  1996                1997              12/23/98             12/31/98
                                            ----------------    ----------------    -----------------    ----------------
                                                                       (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                         <C>        <C>      <C>        <C>      <C>         <C>      <C>        <C>
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenues..................................  $14,881    100.0%   $18,867    100.0%   $ 49,731    100.0%   $13,713    100.0%
                                            -------    -----    -------    -----    --------    -----    -------    -----
Operating expenses:
 Operating costs..........................    5,888     39.5%     9,157     48.5%     18,751     37.7%     6,168     45.0%
 General and administrative costs.........    2,235     15.0%     2,610     13.8%      7,201     14.5%       966      7.0%
 Depreciation and amortization............    4,593     30.9%     6,103     32.4%     16,864     33.9%     8,318     60.7%
 Stock option compensation expense........       --       --         --       --          --       --        845      6.2%
 Management fees/corporate expense
   charges................................      446      3.0%       566      3.0%      6,176     12.4%       473      3.4%
                                            -------    -----    -------    -----    --------    -----    -------    -----
 Total operating expenses.................   13,162     88.4%    18,436     97.7%     48,992     98.5%    16,770    122.3%
                                            -------    -----    -------    -----    --------    -----    -------    -----
Income (loss) from operations.............    1,719     11.6%       431      2.3%        739      1.5%    (3,057)   (22.3%)
Interest income...........................       20      0.1%        41      0.2%         44      0.1%       133      1.0%
Interest expense..........................   (4,415)   (29.7%)   (5,120)   (27.1%)   (17,277)   (34.7%)   (2,353)   (17.2%)
Other income (expense)....................      (47)    (0.3%)       25      0.1%       (728)    (1.5%)       --       --
                                            -------    -----    -------    -----    --------    -----    -------    -----
Net loss..................................  $(2,723)   (18.3%)  $(4,623)   (24.5%)  $(17,222)   (34.6%)  $(5,277)   (38.5%)
                                            =======    =====    =======    =====    ========    =====    =======    =====
</TABLE>

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PERIOD FROM DECEMBER 24, 1998 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998



     This period is not comparable to any other period presented. The financial
statements represent eight days of operations. This period not only contains the
results of operations of Charter Communications Properties, but also the results
of operations of those entities purchased in the acquisition of the Charter
companies by Mr. Allen. As a result, no comparison of the operating results for
this eight-day period is presented.


PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 1998 THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 1998 COMPARED TO 1997

     REVENUES.   Revenues increased by $30.8 million, or 163.6%, from $18.9
million in 1997 to $49.7 million for the period from January 1, 1998 through
December 23, 1998. The increase in revenues primarily resulted from the
acquisition of Sonic whose revenues for that period were $30.5 million.

     OPERATING EXPENSES.   Operating expenses increased by $9.6 million, or
104.8%, from $9.2 million in 1997 to $18.8 million for the period from January
1, 1998 through December 23, 1998. This increase was due primarily to the
acquisition of Sonic, whose operating expenses for that period were $11.5
million, partially offset by the loss of $1.4 million on the sale of a cable
system in 1997.

     GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.   General and administrative expenses
increased by $4.6 million, or 175.9%, from $2.6 million in 1997 to $7.2 million
for the period from January 1, 1998 through December 23, 1998. This increase was
due primarily to the acquisition of Sonic whose general and administrative
expenses for that period were $4.4 million.

     DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION.   Depreciation and amortization expense
increased by $10.8 million, or 176.3%, from $6.1 million in 1997 to $16.9
million for the period from January 1, 1998 through December 23, 1998. There was
a significant increase in amortization resulting from the acquisition of Sonic.
Incremental depreciation and amortization expenses of the acquisition of Sonic
were $10.3 million.


     MANAGEMENT FEES/CORPORATE EXPENSE CHARGES.   Corporate expense charges
increased by $5.6 million, or 991.2% from $0.6 million in 1997 to $6.2 million
for the period from January 1, 1998 through December 23, 1998. The increase from
1997 compared to the period from January 1, 1998 through December 23, 1998 was
the result of additional Charter Investment, Inc. charges related to equity
appreciation rights plans of $3.8 million for the period from January 1, 1998
through December 23, 1998 and an increase of $1.5 million in management services
provided by Charter Investment, Inc. as a result of the acquisition of Sonic.


     INTEREST EXPENSE.   Interest expense increased by $12.2 million, or 237.4%,
from $5.1 million in 1997 to $17.3 million for the period from January 1, 1998
through December 23, 1998. This increase resulted primarily from the

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indebtedness of $220.6 million, including a note payable for $60.7 million,
incurred in connection with the acquisition of Sonic resulting in $12.1 million
of additional interest expense.

     NET LOSS.   Net loss increased by $12.6 million, or 272.5%, from $4.6
million in 1997 to $17.2 million for the period from January 1, 1998 through
December 23, 1998. The increase in revenues that resulted from cable television
customer growth was not sufficient to offset the operating expenses related to
the acquisition of Sonic.

1997 COMPARED TO 1996

     REVENUES.   Revenues increased by $4.0 million, or 26.8%, from $14.9
million in 1996 to $18.9 million in 1997. The primary reason for this increase
is due to the acquisition of 5 cable systems in 1996 that increased customers by
58.9%.

     Revenues of Charter Communications Properties, excluding the activity of
any other systems acquired during the periods, increased by $0.7 million, or
8.9%, from $7.9 million in 1996 to $8.6 million in 1997.

     OPERATING EXPENSES.   Operating expenses increased by $3.3 million, or
55.5%, from $5.9 million in 1996 to $9.2 million in 1997. This increase was
primarily due to the acquisitions of the cable systems in 1996 and the loss of
$1.4 million on the sale of a cable system in 1997.

     GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.   General and administrative expenses
increased by $0.4 million, or 16.8%, from $2.2 million in 1996 to $2.6 million
in 1997. This increase was primarily due to the acquisitions of the cable
systems in 1996.

     DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION.   Depreciation and amortization expense
increased by $1.5 million, or 32.9%, from $4.6 million in 1996 to $6.1 million
in 1997. There was a significant increase in amortization resulting from the
acquisitions of the cable systems in 1996.


     MANAGEMENT FEES/CORPORATE EXPENSE CHARGES.   Corporate expense charges
increased by $0.2 million, or 26.9%, from $0.4 million in 1996 to $0.6 million
in 1997. These fees were 3.0% of revenues in both 1996 and 1997.



     INTEREST EXPENSE.   Interest expense increased by $0.7 million, or 16.0%,
from $4.4 million in 1996 to $5.1 million in 1997. This increase resulted
primarily from the indebtedness incurred in connection with the acquisitions of
several cable systems in 1996.


     NET LOSS.   Net loss increased by $1.9 million, or 69.8%, from $2.7 million
in 1996 to $4.6 million in 1997. The increase in net loss is primarily related
to the $1.4 million loss on the sale of a cable system.

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OUTLOOK

     Our business strategy emphasizes the increase of our operating cash flow by
increasing our customer base and the amount of cash flow per customer. We
believe that there are significant advantages in increasing the size and scope
of our operations, including:

     - improved economies of scale in management, marketing, customer service,
       billing and other administrative functions;


     - reduced costs for our cable systems and our infrastructure in general;


     - increased leverage for negotiating programming contracts; and

     - increased influence on the evolution of important new technologies
       affecting our business.


     We seek to "cluster" cable systems in suburban and ex-urban areas
surrounding selected metropolitan markets. We believe that such "clustering"
offers significant opportunities to increase operating efficiencies and to
improve operating margins and cash flow by spreading fixed costs over an
expanding subscriber base. In addition, we believe that by concentrating
"clusters" in markets, we will be able to generate higher growth in revenues and
operating cash flow. Through strategic acquisitions and "swaps" of cable
systems, we seek to enlarge the coverage of our current areas of operations,
and, if feasible, develop "clusters" in new geographic areas within existing
regions. Swapping of cable systems allows us to trade systems that do not
coincide with our operating strategy while gaining systems that meet our
objectives. Several significant swaps have been announced. These swaps have
demonstrated the industry's trend to cluster operations. To date, Charter
Holdings has participated in one swap in connection with the transaction with
InterMedia. We are currently negotiating other possible swap transactions.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES


     Our business requires significant cash to fund acquisitions, capital
expenditures, debt service costs and ongoing operations. We have historically
funded and expect to fund future liquidity and capital requirements through cash
flows from operations, equity contributions, borrowings under our credit
facilities and debt and equity financings.



     Our historical cash flows from operating activities for 1998 were $141.6
million, and for the six months ended June 30, 1999 were $172.8 million. Pro
forma for our recent and pending acquisitions and the merger of Marcus Holdings
with Charter Holdings, our cash flows from operating activities for 1998 were
$589.5 million, and for the six months ended June 30, 1999 were $451.1 million.


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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES


     We have substantial ongoing capital expenditure requirements. We make
capital expenditures primarily to upgrade, rebuild and expand our cable systems,
as well as for system maintenance, the development of new products and services,
and converters. Converters are set-top devices added in front of a subscriber's
television receiver to change the frequency of the cable television signals to a
suitable channel. The television receiver is then able to tune and to allow
access to premium service.



     Upgrading our cable systems will enable us to offer new products and
services, including digital television, additional channels and tiers, expanded
pay-per-view options, high-speed Internet access and interactive services.



     For the period from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2002, we plan to spend
approximately $5.5 billion for capital expenditures, approximately $2.9 billion
of which will be used to upgrade and rebuild our systems to bandwidth capacity
of 550 megahertz or greater and add two-way capability, so that we may offer
advanced services. The remaining $2.6 billion will be used for extensions of
systems, development of new products and services, converters and system
maintenance. Capital expenditures for 2000, 2001 and 2002 are expected to be
approximately $1.5 billion, $2.0 billion and $2.0 billion, respectively. We
currently expect to finance approximately 80% of the anticipated capital
expenditures with cash generated from operations and approximately 20% with
additional borrowings under credit facilities. We cannot assure you that these
amounts will be sufficient to accomplish our planned system upgrade, expansion
and maintenance. See "Risk Factors -- We may not be able to obtain capital
sufficient to fund our planned upgrades and other capital expenditures". This
could adversely affect our ability to offer new products and services and
compete effectively, and could adversely affect our growth, financial condition
and results of operations.



     Capital expenditures for the third and fourth quarters of 1999 are expected
to be approximately $785 million and will be funded from cash flows from
operations and credit facilities borrowings. For the six months ended June 30,
1999, we made capital expenditures, excluding the acquisition of cable systems,
of $206 million. The majority of the capital expenditures related to rebuilding
existing cable systems.



FINANCING ACTIVITIES



     CHARTER HOLDINGS NOTES.   On March 17, 1999, Charter Holdings issued $3.6
billion principal amount of senior notes. The net proceeds of approximately
$2.99 billion, combined with the borrowings under our credit facilities, were
used to consummate tender offers for publicly held debt of several of our
subsidiaries, as described below, refinance borrowings under our previous credit
facilities and for working capital purposes and to finance a number of recent
acquisitions.


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     Semi-annual interest payments with respect to the 8.250% notes and the
8.625% notes will be approximately $89.4 million, commencing on October 1, 1999.
No interest on the 9.920% notes will be payable prior to April 1, 2004.
Thereafter, semi-annual interest payments on the three series of senior notes
will be approximately $162.6 million in the aggregate, commencing on October 1,
2004. Charter Holdings and its wholly owned subsidiary, Charter Communications
Capital Corporation, commenced an offer to exchange the senior notes they issued
in March 1999 for senior notes with substantially similar terms, except that the
new notes will be registered and will not be subject to restrictions on
transfer. The exchange offer is expected to expire on October 4, 1999. As of
June 30, 1999, $2.1 billion was outstanding under the 8.250% and 8.625% notes,
and the accreted value of the 9.920% notes was $931.6 million.



     Concurrently with the issuance of the Charter Holdings notes, we refinanced
substantially all of our previous credit facilities and Marcus Cable Operating
Company, L.L.C.'s credit facilities with new credit facilities entered into by
Charter Operating. In February and March 1999, we commenced cash tender offers
to purchase the 14% senior discount notes issued by Charter Communications
Southeast Holdings, LLC, the 11.25% senior notes issued by Charter
Communications Southeast, LLC, the 13.50% senior subordinated discount notes
issued by Marcus Cable Operating Company, L.L.C., and the 14.25% senior discount
notes issued by Marcus Cable. All notes, except for $1.1 million in principal
amount, were paid off for an aggregate amount of $1.0 billion.



     CHARTER OPERATING CREDIT FACILITIES.   Charter Operating's credit
facilities provide for two term facilities, one with a principal amount of $1.0
billion that matures September 2008 (Term A), and the other with the principal
amount of $1.85 billion that matures on March 2009 (Term B). Our credit
facilities also provide for a $1.25 billion revolving credit facility with a
maturity date of September 2008. As of June 30, 1999, approximately $2.025
billion was outstanding and $2.075 billion was available for borrowing under
Charter Operating's credit facilities. In addition, an uncommitted incremental
term facility of up to $500 million with terms similar to the terms of Charter
Operating's credit facilities is permitted under these credit facilities, but
will be conditioned on receipt of additional new commitments from existing and
new lenders.



     Amounts under Charter Operating's credit facilities bear interest at a base
rate or a eurodollar rate, plus a margin up to 2.75%. A quarterly commitment fee
of between 0.25% and 0.375% per annum is payable on the unborrowed balance of
Term A and the revolving credit facility. The weighted average interest rate for
outstanding debt on June 30, 1999 was 7.4%. Furthermore, Charter Operating has
entered into interest rate protection agreements to reduce the impact of changes
in interest rates on our debt outstanding under its credit facilities. See
"-- Interest Rate Risk".



     RENAISSANCE NOTES.   We acquired Renaissance in April 1999. The Renaissance
10% senior discount notes due 2008 had a $163.2 million principal


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amount at maturity outstanding and $100.0 million accreted value upon issuance.
The Renaissance notes do not require the payment of interest until April 15,
2003. From and after April 15, 2003, the Renaissance notes bear interest,
payable semi-annually in cash, on each April 15 and October 15, commencing
October 15, 2003. The Renaissance notes are due on April 15, 2008. Due to the
change of control of Renaissance, an offer to purchase the Renaissance notes was
made at 101% of their accreted value, plus accrued and unpaid interest, on June
28, 1999. Of the $163.2 million face amount of Renaissance notes outstanding,
$48.8 million were repurchased. As of June 30, 1999, the accreted value of the
Renaissance notes was approximately $82.6 million.



     HELICON NOTES.   We acquired Helicon in July 1999. As of June 30, 1999,
Helicon had outstanding $115.0 million in principal amount of 11% senior secured
notes due 2003. As a result of the acquisition, we are required under the change
of control covenant contained in the indenture for these notes to make an offer
to purchase these notes at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount plus
accrued interest. The Helicon notes are currently callable at 106%. We
anticipate repurchasing the Helicon notes at a price equal to 103% of their
aggregate principal amount, plus accrued interest. The call price of 103% is not
permitted until November 1, 1999. We plan to use availability under Charter
Operating's credit facilities to repurchase the Helicon notes.



     RIFKIN NOTES.   We acquired Rifkin in September 1999. As of June 30, 1999,
Rifkin had outstanding $125.0 million in principal amount of 11 1/8% senior
subordinated notes due 2006. Interest on the Rifkin subordinated notes is
payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 of each year. Our acquisition of
Rifkin triggered change of control provisions under the Rifkin notes that
required us to offer to repurchase these notes at a purchase price equal to 101%
of their principal amount, plus accrued interest. We have made an offer to
repurchase the notes, which expires on October 18, 1999, unless extended. In
connection with this offer, we have solicited consents to amend the related
indenture and have offered to pay any note holder who consents and tenders on or
prior to October 1, 1999, an additional $30 per $1,000 principal amount of notes
tendered. We plan to use availability under Charter Operating's credit
facilities to repurchase these notes.



     FALCON NOTES.   Falcon has outstanding publicly held debt comprised of
8.375% senior debentures due 2010, 9.285% senior discount debentures due 2010
and 11.56% subordinated notes due 2001. As of June 30, 1999, $375.0 million
total principal amount of senior debentures and approximately $15.0 million
principal amount of subordinated notes were outstanding and the accreted value
of the Falcon senior discount debentures was approximately $308.7 million.
Interest on the Falcon senior debentures is payable semi-annually on April 15
and October 15 of each year. No interest on the Falcon senior discount
debentures will be payable prior to April 15, 2003. From and after April 15,
2003, the issuers of the senior discount debentures may elect to commence
accrual of cash interest payment on any date, and the interest will be


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payable semi-annually in cash on each April 15 and October 15 thereafter.
Interest on the subordinated notes is payable semi-annually on March 31 and
September 30 of each year. Our acquisition of Falcon will trigger change of
control provisions under the Falcon debentures that will require us to make
offers to repurchase these notes at prices equal to 101% of the outstanding
principal amounts, plus accrued interest. In addition, our acquisition of Falcon
will constitute an event of default under the terms of the Falcon subordinated
notes and will give rise, if written notice is given by holders of a majority in
outstanding principal amount, to an obligation to repay all outstanding
principal and accrued interest on the Falcon subordinated notes, plus accrued
interest and a make-whole premium, within 30 days of the receipt of the notice.



     FALCON CREDIT FACILITIES.   In connection with the Falcon acquisition, we
have amended and restated, effective upon the closing of the acquisition, the
existing Falcon credit facilities providing for available borrowing capacity of
$1.5 billion. As of June 30, 1999, $967.0 million was outstanding and $533.0
million was available for borrowing under these credit facilities. We are also
trying to raise additional commitments for a supplemental revolving credit
facility in the maximum amount of $350 million.



     AVALON NOTES.   Avalon has 11 7/8% senior discount notes due 2008 and
9 3/8% senior subordinated notes due 2008. As of June 30, 1999, the accreted
value of the Avalon 11 7/8% senior discount notes was $118.1 and $150.0 million
in total principal 9 3/8% senior subordinated notes remained outstanding. Before
December 1, 2003, there will be no payments of cash interest on the 11 7/8%
senior discount notes. After December 1, 2003, cash interest on the 11 7/8%
senior discount notes will be payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1 of
each year, commencing June 1, 2004. Interest on the 9 3/8% senior subordinated
notes is payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1 of each year. Our
acquisition of Avalon will trigger change of control provisions under the Avalon
notes that will require us to make an offer to repurchase them at a price equal
to 101% of the outstanding principal amounts, plus accrued interest.



     AVALON CREDIT FACILITIES.   Avalon has credit facilities providing for
borrowings of up to approximately $345.0 million. As of June 30, 1999,
approximately $177.4 million was outstanding and $167.6 million was available
for borrowing under these credit facilities. Because our acquisition of Avalon
will trigger the change of control provisions under the Avalon credit facilities
and the debt outstanding may become due and payable, we intend to amend or
refinance the Avalon credit facilities. If we are not able to amend these credit
facilities or arrange for their refinancing, we will be required to repay the
Avalon credit facilities.



     BRESNAN NOTES.   Bresnan has 8% senior notes due 2009 and 9 1/4% senior
discount notes due 2009. As of June 30, 1999, $170.0 million in total principal
8% Bresnan senior notes was outstanding and the accreted value of the Bresnan


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9 1/4% senior discount notes was $181.8 million. Interest on the 8% senior notes
is payable semi-annually on February 1 and August 1 of each year. On and after
August 1, 2004, interest on the 9 1/4% senior discount notes will be payable
semi-annually in cash on February 1 and August 1 of each year. Our acquisition
of Bresnan will trigger change of control provisions under the Bresnan notes
that will require us to make an offer to repurchase these notes at a price equal
to 101% of the outstanding principal amounts plus accrued interest.



     BRESNAN CREDIT FACILITIES.   Bresnan has credit facilities providing for
borrowings of up to $650.0 million. As of June 30, 1999, $500.0 million was
outstanding and $150.0 million was available for borrowing under these credit
facilities. Because our acquisition of Bresnan will trigger change of control
and other provisions under the Bresnan credit facilities, we intend to amend or
refinance these credit facilities. If we cannot amend these facilities or
arrange for their refinancing, we will be required to repay the facilities.



     FANCH CREDIT FACILITIES.   We are not assuming debt in connection with the
Fanch acquisition. We expect to enter into new credit facilities for the Fanch
transaction providing for borrowings of up to $1.2 billion, of which we expect
to borrow $0.9 billion in connection with the closing of the Fanch acquisition.
The terms of the expected facilities are still under discussion with prospective
lenders.



     As of June 30, 1999, pro forma for the pending acquisitions and
acquisitions completed since that date, our total debt was approximately $11.5
billion. Our significant amount of debt may adversely affect our ability to
obtain financing in the future and react to changes in our business. Our debt
and credit facilities contain and the credit facilities that we expect to enter
into and debt that we expect to assume in connection with the pending
acquisitions will contain, various financial and operating covenants that could
adversely impact our ability to operate our business, including restrictions on
the ability of operating subsidiaries to distribute cash to their parents. See
"-- Certain Trends and Uncertainties -- Restrictive Covenants" and "Description
of Indebtedness", for further information and a more detailed description of our
debt and the debt that we will assume or refinance in connection with our
pending acquisitions.



ACQUISITIONS



     In the second and third quarters of 1999, we acquired the Renaissance,
American Cable, Greater Media, Helicon, Vista, Cable Satellite and Rifkin cable
systems. The total purchase price for these acquisitions was $3.4 billion,
including $351 million of assumed debt. We financed the cash portion of the
purchase prices for these acquisitions through excess cash from the issuance of
the Charter Operating senior notes, borrowings under our credit facilities and
capital contributions by Mr. Allen through Vulcan Cable III Inc.


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     We have agreed to purchase the InterMedia, Avalon, Fanch, Falcon and
Bresnan cable systems. The total purchase price for these acquisitions is $10.8
billion, including assumed debt of $2.1 billion. The aggregate purchase price
includes up to $1.3 billion aggregate principal amount of outstanding notes and
debentures that are subject to change of control provisions which will be
triggered by our acquisition of the notes and debentures issuers. We intend to
finance these acquisitions and debt repayments, as required, in part, with the
proceeds of the offering, Mr. Allen's equity contributions through Vulcan Cable
III Inc. to Charter Communications Holding Company, borrowings under our credit
facilities, cash and additional debt and equity financings.



     In August 1999, Vulcan Cable III Inc. contributed to Charter Communications
Holding Company for membership units $500 million in cash and, in September
1999, an additional $825 million, of which approximately $644.3 million was in
cash and approximately $180.7 million was in the form of equity interests
acquired by Vulcan Cable III Inc. in connection with the Rifkin acquisition. In
addition, Mr. Allen has agreed to make a $750 million equity investment in
Charter Communications Holding Company at the closing of the offering for
membership units at the initial public offering price less the underwriting
discount.



     These sources will not be sufficient to consummate all of our pending
acquisitions, and we will require additional financing. We currently anticipate
that we will need to raise an additional $1.4 billion in equity or debt
financing to fund the pending acquisitions. This amount could increase by up to
an additional $2.1 billion to the extent we have to repay notes, debentures or
credit facility borrowings of our pending acquisitions that are put to us or
that we may be required to repay upon a change of control of the acquired
entities. We are also negotiating a new $1.2 billion credit facility for Fanch,
of which we expect to borrow $0.9 billion in connection with the closing of the
Fanch acquisition. We expect to fund these amounts as follows:



- -   We intend to finance $1.1 billion of the Bresnan acquisition purchase price
    by issuing convertible debt, convertible preferred stock or privately-placed
    equity securities. We expect to fund the remaining $300 million of the
    anticipated $1.4 billion shortfall with additional debt financing that has
    not yet been arranged. We can give no assurance that additional equity or
    debt financing will be available.



- -   Following the closing of the Avalon, Falcon and Bresnan acquisitions, we
    will be required to make offers to repurchase debentures and notes in the
    principal amounts and accreted value of $268 million, $699 million and $352
    million, respectively, under the indentures governing these notes. We will
    need to commence the offers to repurchase within 20, 30 and 30 days after
    the completion of the Avalon, Falcon and Bresnan acquisitions, respectively.
    We will be required to repurchase tendered Falcon notes and debentures and
    Avalon notes within 80 days after completion of the acquisitions and
    tendered


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    Bresnan notes within 90 days after completion of the Bresnan acquisition. We
    expect to finance the repurchase of any notes and debentures tendered with
    additional debt financing or credit facility borrowings that have not yet
    been arranged. We can give no assurance that we will be able to raise these
    funds.



- -   Our acquisition of Avalon and Bresnan will constitute a change of control
    and will also trigger an event of default under each of Avalon's and
    Bresnan's credit facilities, permitting the lenders to declare all amounts
    outstanding under the facilities due and payable. As of June 30, 1999, the
    amount outstanding under the Avalon credit facilities was $177.4 million and
    the amount outstanding under the Bresnan credit facilities was $500 million.
    We intend to seek waivers of these events of default from the lenders or to
    refinance these facilities at then-prevailing market terms prior to the
    closing of these acquisitions. We also intend to enter into new credit
    facilities at Fanch which has not yet been arranged. We can give no
    assurance that we will obtain these waivers or will be able to refinance the
    Bresnan and Avalon facilities, or that we will be able to arrange the Fanch
    facility. If we cannot obtain the required waivers and refinance the Bresnan
    and Avalon facilities, we will be required to repay all amounts outstanding
    under these facilities. In any such case, we will need to obtain additional
    debt financing. See "Risk Factors -- We may be unable to obtain sufficient
    capital to repurchase and repay outstanding debt of the cable operators we
    are acquiring".



     For a description of our recently completed and pending acquisitions, see
"Business -- Acquisitions".



     The following table sets forth the anticipated sources and uses of funds as
of June 30, 1999 for our pending acquisitions and acquisitions closed since that
date as if these acquisitions had closed as of that date based on the following
assumptions (in millions):



         (1) Mr. Allen, through Vulcan Cable III Inc., had made a total equity
             contribution of $1.325 billion to Charter Communications Holding
             Company in exchange for membership units;



         (2) Mr. Allen, through Vulcan Cable III Inc., had purchased membership
             units from Charter Communications Holding Company for $750 million;



         (3) the initial public offering price per share is $18.00, which is the
             mid-point of the range appearing on the cover of the cover of this
             prospectus;



         (4) all of the Helicon and Rifkin notes had been purchased through
             tender offers;



         (5) the credit facilities at Avalon and Bresnan that we are assuming
             had remained in place on terms similar to the existing credit
             facilities, and we had arranged new credit facilities at Fanch;


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         (6) the Falcon, Avalon and Bresnan notes and debentures had not been
             put to us as permitted by the respective indentures pursuant to
             change of control provisions;



         (7) $425 million of Falcon's purchase price had been paid in the form
             of membership units in Charter Communications Holding Company. Up
             to $550 million of the purchase price may, at the option of
             specified Falcon sellers, be paid in the form of membership units;



         (8) pending acquisitions had been funded with additional long-term debt
             of $1.4 billion, which is not arranged at this time; and



         (9) the underwriters had not exercised their over-allotment option.


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
        SOURCES:
        --------
<S>                        <C>     <C>
Historical cash..........          $   110

Borrowings under Charter
  Operating's credit
  facilities.............              958

Publicly held debt
  (principal amount and
  accreted value):
  8.375% senior
     debentures --
     Falcon..............  $ 375
  9.285% senior discount
     debentures --
     Falcon..............    309
  11.56% subordinated
     notes -- Falcon.....     15
  9.375% senior
     subordinated
     notes -- Avalon.....    150
  11.875% senior discount
     notes -- Avalon.....    118
  8.0% senior notes --
     Bresnan.............    170
  9.25% senior discount
     notes -- Bresnan....    182     1,319
                           -----   -------
Acquired companies'
  refinanced or new
  credit facilities:
  Falcon.................  1,011
  Avalon.................    169
  Bresnan................    635
  Fanch..................    875     2,690
                           -----
Gross proceeds from
  offering...............            3,060

Anticipated long-term
  debt...................            1,363

Helicon preferred limited
  liability company
  interest...............               25

Funded and expected
  equity contributions:
  Rifkin preferred
     equity..............    133
  Falcon equity..........    425
  Bresnan equity.........  1,000
  Mr. Allen equity
     contributions.......  1,325
  Mr. Allen committed
     equity
     contribution........    750     3,633
                           -----   -------
                                   $13,158
                                   =======
</TABLE>



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
          USES:
          -----
<S>                        <C>     <C>
Payments for pending
  acquisitions and acquisitions
  closed since June 30, 1999:
  Helicon.......................   $   550
  Vista and Cable Satellite.....       148
  Rifkin........................     1,460
  InterMedia....................       873
  Avalon........................       859
  Fanch.........................     2,400
  Falcon........................     3,606
  Bresnan.......................     3,100
Underwriting discounts and
  estimated offering expenses...       162

                                   -------
                                   $13,158
                                   =======
</TABLE>


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CERTAIN TRENDS AND UNCERTAINTIES


     The following discussion highlights a number of trends and uncertainties,
in addition to those discussed elsewhere in this prospectus included in "Risk
Factors" and "Business" that could materially impact our business, results of
operations and financial condition.



     SUBSTANTIAL LEVERAGE.   As of June 30, 1999, pro forma for our pending
acquisitions and recent acquisitions completed since that date, our total debt
was approximately $11.5 billion and our total stockholders' equity was
approximately $3.0 billion. We anticipate incurring substantial additional debt
in the future to fund the expansion, maintenance and the upgrade of our systems.



     Our ability to make payments on our debt and to fund our planned capital
expenditures for upgrading our cable systems, our pending acquisitions and our
ongoing operations will depend on our ability to generate cash and secure
financing in the future. This, to a certain extent, is subject to general
economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that
are beyond our control. There can be no assurance that our business will
generate sufficient cash flow from operations, or that future borrowings will be
available to us under our existing credit facilities, new facilities or from
other sources of financing in an amount sufficient to enable us to repay our
debt, to grow our business or to fund our other liquidity and capital needs.



     VARIABLE INTEREST RATES.   A significant portion of our debt bears interest
at variable rates that are linked to short-term interest rates. In addition, a
significant portion of our assumed debt or debt we expect to arrange in
connection with our pending acquisitions will bear interest at variable rates.
If interest rates rise, our costs relative to those obligations would also rise.
See later discussion on "Interest Rate Risk".



     RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS.   Our debt and credit facilities contain and the
facilities that we expect to enter into and debt that we expect to assume in
connection with the pending acquisitions will contain a number of significant
covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of our subsidiaries to:


     - pay dividends;

     - pledge assets;

     - dispose of assets or merge;

     - incur additional debt;

     - issue equity;

     - repurchase or redeem equity interests and debt;

     - create liens; and

     - make certain investments or acquisitions.

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     In addition, each of the credit facilities requires the particular borrower
to maintain specified financial ratios and meet financial tests. The ability to
comply with these provisions may be affected by events beyond our control. The
breach of any of these covenants will result in a default under the applicable
debt agreement or instrument, which could trigger acceleration of the debt. Any
default under our credit facilities or the indentures governing outstanding debt
securities may adversely affect our growth, our financial condition and Charter
Operating's results of operations.


     IMPORTANCE OF GROWTH STRATEGY AND RELATED RISKS.   We expect that a
substantial portion of any of our future growth will be achieved through
revenues from additional services and the acquisition of additional cable
systems. We cannot assure you that we will be able to offer new services
successfully to our customers or that those new services will generate revenues.
In addition, the acquisition of additional cable systems may not have a positive
net impact on our operating results. Acquisitions involve a number of special
risks, including diversion of management's attention, failure to retain key
acquired personnel, risks associated with unanticipated events or liabilities
and difficulties in assimilation of the operations of the acquired companies,
some or all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business,
results of operations and financial condition. If we are unable to grow our cash
flow sufficiently, we may be unable to fulfill our obligations or obtain
alternative financing.


     MANAGEMENT OF GROWTH.   As a result of the acquisition of the Charter
companies by Paul G. Allen, our merger with Marcus Holdings and our recent and
pending acquisitions, we have experienced and will continue to experience rapid
growth that has placed and is expected to continue to place a significant strain
on our management, operations and other resources. Our future success will
depend in part on our ability to successfully integrate the operations acquired
and to be acquired and to attract and retain qualified personnel. Historically,
acquired entities have had minimal employee benefit related costs and all
benefit plans have been terminated with acquired employees transferring to our
401(k) plan. No significant severance cost is expected in conjunction with the
recent and pending acquisitions. The failure to retain or obtain needed
personnel or to implement management, operating or financial systems necessary
to successfully integrate acquired operations or otherwise manage growth when
and as needed could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of
operations and financial condition.


     In connection with our pending acquisitions, we have formed multi-
disciplinary teams to formulate plans for establishing customer service centers,
identifying property, plant and equipment requirements and possible reduction of
headends. Headends are the control centers of a cable television system, where
incoming signals are amplified, converted, processed and combined for
transmission to customer. These teams also determine market position and how to
attract "talented" personnel. Our goals include rapid transition in achieving
performance objectives and implementing "best practice" procedures.

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     REGULATION AND LEGISLATION.   Cable systems are extensively regulated at
the federal, state, and local level. These regulations have increased the
administrative and operational expenses of cable television systems and affected
the development of cable competition. Rate regulation of cable systems has been
in place since passage of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and
Competition Act of 1992, although the scope of this regulation recently was
sharply contracted. Since March 31, 1999, rate regulation exists only with
respect to the lowest level of basic cable service and associated equipment.
Basic cable service is the service that cable customers receive for a threshold
fee. This service usually includes local television stations, some distant
signals and perhaps one or more non-broadcast services. This change affords
cable operators much greater pricing flexibility, although Congress could
revisit this issue if confronted with substantial rate increases.

     Cable operators also face significant regulation of their channel capacity.
They currently can be required to devote substantial capacity to the carriage of
programming that they would not carry voluntarily, including certain local
broadcast signals, local public, educational and government access users, and
unaffiliated commercial leased access programmers. This carriage burden could
increase in the future, particularly if the Federal Communications Commission
were to require cable systems to carry both the analog and digital versions of
local broadcast signals or if it were to allow unaffiliated Internet service
providers seeking direct cable access to invoke commercial leased access rights
originally devised for video programmers. The Federal Communications Commission
is currently conducting proceedings in which it is considering both of these
channel usage possibilities.

     There is also uncertainty whether local franchising authorities, the
Federal Communications Commission, or the U.S. Congress will impose obligations
on cable operators to provide unaffiliated Internet service providers with
access to cable plant on non-discriminatory terms. If they were to do so, and
the obligations were found to be lawful, it could complicate our operations in
general, and our Internet operations in particular, from a technical and
marketing standpoint. These access obligations could adversely impact our
profitability and discourage system upgrades and the introduction of new
products and services.

INTEREST RATE RISK

     The use of interest rate risk management instruments, such as interest rate
exchange agreements, interest rate cap agreements and interest rate collar
agreements, is required under the terms of our credit facilities. Our policy is
to manage interest costs using a mix of fixed and variable rate debt. Using
interest rate swap agreements, we agree to exchange, at specified intervals, the
difference between fixed and variable interest amounts calculated by reference
to an agreed-upon notional principal amount. Interest rate cap agreements are
used to lock in a maximum interest rate should variable rates rise, but enable
us to otherwise pay lower market rates. Collars limit our exposure to and
benefits from interest rate fluctuations on variable rate debt to within a
certain range of rates.

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     The table set forth below summarizes the fair values and contract terms of
financial instruments subject to interest rate risk maintained by us as of
December 31, 1998 (dollars in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              EXPECTED MATURITY DATE                                            FAIR VALUE AT
                               ----------------------------------------------------                             DECEMBER 31,
                                 1999       2000       2001       2002       2003     THEREAFTER     TOTAL          1998
                               --------   --------   --------   --------   --------   ----------   ----------   -------------
<S>                            <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>          <C>          <C>
DEBT
Fixed Rate...................        --         --         --         --         --   $  271,799   $  271,799    $  271,799
 Average Interest Rate.......        --         --         --         --         --         13.5%        13.5%
Variable Rate................  $ 10,450   $ 21,495   $ 42,700   $113,588   $157,250   $1,381,038   $1,726,521    $1,726,521
 Average Interest Rate.......       6.0%       6.1%       6.3%       6.5%       7.2%         7.6%         7.2%
INTEREST RATE INSTRUMENTS
Variable to Fixed Swaps......  $130,000   $255,000   $180,000   $320,000   $370,000   $  250,000   $1,505,000    $ (28,977)
 Average Pay Rate............       4.9%       6.0%       5.8%       5.5%       5.6%         5.6%         5.6%
 Average Receive Rate........       5.0%       5.0%       5.2%       5.2%       5.4%         5.4%         5.2%
Caps.........................  $ 15,000         --         --         --         --           --   $   15,000            --
 Average Cap Rate............       8.5%        --         --         --         --           --          8.5%
Collar.......................        --   $195,000   $ 85,000   $ 30,000         --           --   $  310,000    $  (4,174)
 Average Cap Rate............        --        7.0%       6.5%       6.5%        --           --          6.8%
 Average Floor Rate..........        --        5.0%       5.1%       5.2%        --           --          5.0%
</TABLE>

     The notional amounts of interest rate instruments, as presented in the
above table, are used to measure interest to be paid or received and do not
represent the amount of exposure to credit loss. The estimated fair value
approximates the proceeds (costs) to settle the outstanding contracts. Interest
rates on variable debt are estimated using the average implied forward London
Interbank Offering Rate (LIBOR) rates for the year of maturity based on the
yield curve in effect at December 31, 1998. While swaps, caps and collars
represent an integral part of our interest rate risk management program, their
incremental effect on interest expense for the years ended December 31, 1998,
1997, and 1996 was not significant.

     In March 1999, substantially all existing long-term debt, excluding
borrowings of our previous credit facilities, was extinguished, and all previous
credit facilities were refinanced with the credit facilities. The following
table sets forth the fair values and contract terms of the long-term debt
maintained by us as of June 30, 1999 (dollars in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               EXPECTED MATURITY DATE                                           FAIR VALUE AT
                                 --------------------------------------------------                               JUNE 30,
                                   1999       2000       2001      2002      2003     THEREAFTER     TOTAL          1999
                                 --------   --------   --------   -------   -------   ----------   ----------   -------------
<S>                              <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>       <C>       <C>          <C>          <C>
DEBT
Fixed Rate.....................        --         --         --        --        --   $3,109,310   $3,109,310    $3,010,000
 Average Interest Rate.........        --         --         --        --        --          9.0%         9.0%
Variable Rate..................        --         --         --   $25,313   $39,375   $1,960,312   $2,025,000    $2,025,000
 Average Interest Rate.........        --         --         --       6.5%      6.5%         6.8%         6.8%
</TABLE>

     Interest rates on variable debt are estimated using the average implied
forward LIBOR rates for the year of maturity based on the yield curve in effect
at June 30, 1999.


     We expect that the terms of the debt that we assume or expect to arrange in
connection with the pending acquisitions, primarily our expected new credit
facilities, will require us to use interest rate management instruments to
partially hedge our exposure to variable interest rates. We expect to use
interest rate


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exchange agreements, interest rate cap agreements and interest rate collar
agreements similar to those we currently use.


YEAR 2000 ISSUES

     GENERAL.   Many existing computer systems and applications, and other
control devices and embedded computer chips use only two digits, rather than
four, to identify a year in the date field, failing to consider the impact of
the upcoming change in the century. Computer chips are the physical structure
upon which integrated circuits are fabricated as components of systems, such as
telephone systems, computers and memory systems. As a result, such systems,
applications, devices, and chips could create erroneous results or might fail
altogether unless corrected to properly interpret data related to the year 2000
and beyond. These errors and failures may result, not only from a date
recognition problem in the particular part of a system failing, but may also
result as systems, applications, devices and chips receive erroneous or improper
data from third-parties suffering from the year 2000 problem. In addition, two
interacting systems, applications, devices or chips, each of which has
individually been fixed so that it will properly handle the year 2000 problem,
could nonetheless result in a failure because their method of dealing with the
problem is not compatible.

     These problems are expected to increase in frequency and severity as the
year 2000 approaches. This issue impacts our owned or licensed computer systems
and equipment used in connection with internal operations, including:

     - information processing and financial reporting systems;

     - customer billing systems;

     - customer service systems;

     - telecommunication transmission and reception systems; and

     - facility systems.

     THIRD PARTIES.   We also rely directly and indirectly, in the regular
course of business, on the proper operation and compatibility of third party
systems. The year 2000 problem could cause these systems to fail, err, or become
incompatible with our systems.

     If we or a significant third party on which we rely fails to become year
2000 ready, or if the year 2000 problem causes our systems to become internally
incompatible or incompatible with such third party systems, our business could
suffer from material disruptions, including the inability to process
transactions, send invoices, accept customer orders or provide customers with
our cable services. We could also face similar disruptions if the year 2000
problem causes general widespread problems or an economic crisis. We cannot now
estimate the extent of these potential disruptions.

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     STATE OF READINESS.   We are addressing the year 2000 problem with respect
to our internal operations in three stages:



     (1) conducting an inventory and evaluation of our systems, components, and
         other significant infrastructure to identify those elements that we
         reasonably believe could be expected to be affected by the year 2000
         problems. This initiative has been completed;



     (2) remediating or replacing equipment that, based upon such inventory and
         evaluation, we believe may fail to operate properly in the year 2000.
         This stage is substantially complete, and we plan to be finished with
         the remediation by November 5, 1999; and



     (3) testing of the remediation and replacement conducted in stage two. This
         stage is substantially complete, and we plan to complete all testing by
         November 5, 1999.



     Much of our assessment efforts in stage one have involved, and depend on,
inquiries to third party service providers, suppliers and vendors of various
parts or components of our systems. We have obtained certifications from third
party service providers, suppliers and vendors as to the readiness of mission
critical elements and we are in the process of obtaining certifications of
readiness as to non-mission critical elements. Certain of these third parties
that have certified the readiness of their products will not certify their
interoperability within our fully integrated systems. We cannot assure you that
these technologies of third parties, on which we rely, will be year 2000 ready
or timely converted into year 2000 compliant systems compatible with our
systems. Moreover, because a full test of our systems, on an integrated basis,
would require a complete shut down of our operations, it is not practicable to
conduct such testing. However, we have utilized a third party, in cooperation
with other cable operators, to test a "mock-up" of our major billing and plant
components, including pay-per-view systems, as an integrated system. We are
utilizing another third party to also conduct comprehensive testing on our
advertising related scheduling and billing systems. In addition, we have
evaluated the potential impact of third party failure and integration failure on
our systems in developing our contingency plans.



     RISKS AND REASONABLY LIKELY WORST CASE SCENARIOS.   The failure to correct
a material year 2000 problem could result in system failures leading to a
disruption in, or failure of certain normal business activities or operations,
for example, a failure of our major billing systems and plant components such as
our pay-per-view systems. Such failures could materially and adversely affect
our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition. Due to the general
uncertainty inherent in the year 2000 problem, resulting in part from the
uncertainty of the year 2000 readiness of third-party suppliers and customers,
we are unable to determine at this time whether the consequences of year 2000
failures will have a material impact on our results of operations, liquidity or
financial condition. However, the year 2000 taskforce has significantly reduced


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our level of uncertainty about the year 2000 problem and, in particular, about
the year 2000 compliance and readiness of our material vendors.

     We are in the process of acquiring certain cable televisions systems, and
have negotiated certain contractual rights in the acquisition agreements
relating to the year 2000. We have included the acquired cable television
systems in our year 2000 taskforce's plan. We are monitoring the remediation
process for systems we are acquiring to ensure completion of remediation before
or as we acquire these systems. We have found that these companies are following
a three stage process similar to that outlined above and are on a similar time
line. We are not currently aware of any likely material system failures relating
to the year 2000 affecting the acquired systems.


     CONTINGENCY AND BUSINESS CONTINUATION PLAN.   The year 2000 plan calls for
suitable contingency planning for our at-risk business functions. We normally
make contingency plans in order to avoid interrupted service providing video,
voice and data products to our customers. Lastly, by mid-October, we plan to
distribute detailed guidelines outlining remedial actions for the failure of any
component of our systems which is critical to the transport of our signal. This
includes a communications plan for informing key personnel across the country in
the event of such a failure to accelerate remediation actions throughout the
company.



     COST.   We have incurred $5.6 million in costs to date directly related to
addressing the year 2000 problem. We have redeployed internal resources and have
selectively engaged outside vendors to meet the goals of our year 2000 program.
We currently estimate the total cost of our year 2000 remediation programs,
including pending acquisitions, to be approximately $9.8 million.


OPTIONS


     In accordance with an employment agreement between Charter Investment, Inc.
and Jerald L. Kent, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Charter
Investment, Inc. and a related option agreement between Charter Communications
Holding Company and Mr. Kent, an option to purchase 3% of the equity value of
all cable systems managed by Charter Investment, Inc. on the date of the grant,
or 7,044,127 membership units, were issued to Mr. Kent. The option vests over a
four-year period from the date of grant and expires ten years from the date of
grant.



     In February 1999, Charter Holdings adopted an option plan, which was
assumed by Charter Communications Holding Company in May 1999, providing for the
grant of options to purchase up to 25,009,798 Charter Communications Holding
Company membership units. The option plan provides for grants of options to
employees and consultants of Charter Communications Holding Company and its
affiliates. Options granted will be fully vested after five years from the date
of grant. Options not exercised accumulate and are exercisable, in


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whole or in part, in any subsequent period, but not later than ten years from
the date of grant.


     Following the closing of the offering, membership units received upon
exercise of the options will be automatically exchanged for shares of Class A
common stock of Charter Communications, Inc. on a one-for-one basis, except for
membership units received by the President and Chief Executive Officer of
Charter Communications, Inc., which are exchangeable for Class A common stock.



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                           OPTIONS
                                               OPTIONS OUTSTANDING                       EXERCISABLE
                           -----------------------------------------------------------   -----------
                           NUMBER OF     EXERCISE       TOTAL       REMAINING CONTRACT    NUMBER OF
                            OPTIONS       PRICE        DOLLARS       LIFE (IN YEARS)       OPTIONS
                           ----------    --------    ------------   ------------------   -----------
<S>                        <C>           <C>         <C>            <C>                  <C>
Outstanding as of January
  1, 1999(1).............   7,044,127     $20.00     $140,882,540          9.2            1,761,032
Granted:
  February 9, 1999(2)....   9,050,881      20.00      181,017,620          9.3                   --
  April 5, 1999(2).......     443,200      20.73        9,187,536          9.5                   --
                           ----------     ------     ------------          ---            ---------
Outstanding as of
  September 20, 1999.....  16,538,208     $20.02(3)  $331,087,696          9.3(3)         1,761,032
                           ==========     ======     ============          ===            =========
</TABLE>


- ---------------
(1) Granted to Jerald L. Kent pursuant to his employment agreement and related
    option agreement.

(2) Granted pursuant to the option plan.


(3) Weighted average.



     We follow Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock
Issued to Employees" to account for the option plans. We recorded stock option
compensation expense of $845,000 for the year ended December 31, 1998 and $38.2
million for the six months ended June 30, 1999 in the financial statements since
the exercise prices are less than the estimated fair values of the underlying
membership units on the date of grant. The estimated fair value was determined
using the valuation inherent in Mr. Allen's acquisition of Charter and
valuations of public companies in the cable television industry adjusted for
factors specific to us. Compensation expense is accrued over the vesting period
of each grant that varies from four to five years. As of June 30, 1999, deferred
compensation remaining to be recognized in future periods totalled $126 million.


ACCOUNTING STANDARD NOT YET IMPLEMENTED

     In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board adopted SFAS No.
133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS No.
133 establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that every
derivative instrument, including certain derivative instruments embedded in
other contracts, be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or
liability measured at its fair value and that changes in the derivative's fair
value be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting
criteria are met. Special accounting for qualifying hedges allows a derivative's
gains and

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losses to offset related results on the hedged item in the income statement, and
requires that a company must formally document, designate and assess the
effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting. SFAS No. 137
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities -- Deferral of the
Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133 -- An Amendment of FASB No. 133" has
delayed the effective date of SFAS No. 133 to fiscal years beginning after June
15, 2000. We have not yet quantified the impacts of adopting SFAS No. 133 on our
consolidated financial statements nor have we determined the timing or method of
our adoption of SFAS No. 133. However, SFAS No. 133 could increase volatility in
earnings (loss).

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                                    BUSINESS

OVERVIEW


     We are the 4th largest operator of cable television systems in the United
States, serving approximately 6.2 million customers, after giving effect to our
pending acquisitions. We are currently the 7th largest operator of cable
television systems in the United States serving approximately 3.4 million
customers as of June 30, 1999.


     We offer a full range of traditional cable services. Our service offerings
include the following programming packages.

     - basic programming;

     - expanded basic programming;

     - premium service; and

     - pay-per-view television programming.

     As part of our "wired world" vision, we are also beginning to offer an
array of new services including:

     - digital television;

     - interactive video programming; and

     - high-speed Internet access.

We are also exploring opportunities in telephony.

     These new products and services will take advantage of the significant
bandwidth of our cable systems. We are accelerating the upgrade of our cable
systems to more quickly provide these products and services.


     For the year ended December 31, 1998, pro forma for our merger with Marcus
Holdings and the acquisitions we completed during 1998 and 1999, our revenues
were approximately $1.5 billion. For the six months ended June 30, 1999, pro
forma for our merger with Marcus Holdings and the acquisitions we completed
during 1999, our revenues were approximately $834.8 million. Pro forma for our
merger with Marcus Holdings and our recent and pending acquisitions, for the
year ended December 31, 1998, our revenues would have been approximately $2.7
billion. Pro forma for our merger with Marcus Holdings and our recent and
pending acquisitions, for the six months ended June 30, 1999, our revenues would
have been approximately $1.4 billion.



     Mr. Allen, the principal owner of our ultimate parent company and one of
the computer industry's visionaries, has long believed in a Wired World in which
cable technology will facilitate the convergence of television, computers and
telecommunications. We believe cable's ability to deliver voice, video and data
at high speeds will enable it to serve as the primary platform for the delivery
of new services to the home and workplace.


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BUSINESS STRATEGY

     Our objective is to increase our operating cash flow by increasing our
customer base and the amount of cash flow per customer. To achieve this
objective, we are pursuing the following strategies:

     INTEGRATE AND IMPROVE ACQUIRED CABLE SYSTEMS. We seek to rapidly integrate
acquired cable systems and apply our core operating strategies to raise the
financial and operating performance of these systems. Our integration process
occurs in three stages:

         SYSTEM EVALUATION. We conduct an extensive evaluation of each system we
     acquire. This process begins prior to reaching an agreement to purchase the
     system and focuses on the system's:

         - business plan;

         - customer service standards;

         - management capabilities; and

         - technological capacity and compatibility.

         We also evaluate opportunities to consolidate headends and billing and
     other administrative functions. Based upon this evaluation, we formulate
     plans for customer service centers, plant upgrades, market positioning, new
     product and service launches and human resource requirements.

         IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR CORE OPERATING STRATEGIES. To achieve Charter's
     high standards for customer satisfaction and financial and operating
     performance, we:

         - attract and retain high quality local management;

         - empower local managers with a high degree of day-to-day operational
           autonomy;

         - set key financial and operating benchmarks for management to meet,
           such as revenue and cash flow per subscriber, subscriber growth,
           customer service and technical standards; and

         - provide incentives to all employees through grants of cash bonuses
           and stock options.

         ONGOING SUPPORT AND MONITORING. We provide local managers with regional
     and corporate management guidance, marketing and other support for
     implementation of their business plans. We monitor performance of our
     acquired cable systems on a frequent basis to ensure that performance goals
     can be met.

The turn-around in our Fort Worth system, which our management team began to
manage in October 1998, is an example of our success in integrating newly
acquired cable systems into our operations. We introduced a customer care team
that has worked closely with city governments to improve customer service
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and local government relations, and each of our customer service representatives
attended a training program. We also conducted extensive training programs for
our technical and engineering, dispatch, sales and support, and management
personnel. We held a series of sales events and service demonstrations to
increase customer awareness and enhance our community exposure and reputation.
We reduced the new employee hiring process from two to three weeks to three to
five days.


     OFFER NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. We intend to expand the array of products
and services we offer to our customers to implement our Wired World vision.
Using digital technology, we plan to offer additional channels on our existing
service tiers, create new service tiers, introduce multiple packages of premium
services and increase the number of pay-per-view channels. We also plan to add
digital music services and interactive program guides which are comprehensive
guides to television program listings that can be accessed by network, time,
date or genre. In addition, we have begun to roll out advanced services,
including interactive video programming and high speed Internet access, and we
are currently exploring opportunities in telephony. We have entered into
agreements with several providers of high speed Internet and other interactive
services, including EarthLink Network, Inc., High Speed Access Corp., WorldGate
Communications, Inc., Wink Communications, Inc. and Excite@Home Corporation.



     UPGRADE THE BANDWIDTH CAPACITY OF OUR SYSTEMS. Over the next three years,
we plan to spend approximately $2.9 billion from 2000 to 2002 to upgrade to 550
megahertz or greater the bandwidth of our cable systems and the systems we
acquire through our pending acquisitions and to add two-way capability.
Upgrading to at least 550 megahertz of bandwidth capacity will allow us to:


     - offer advanced services, such as digital television, Internet access and
       other interactive services;

     - increase channel capacity up to 82 channels, or even more programming
       channels if some of our bandwidth is used for digital services; and

     - permit two-way communication which will give our customers the ability to
       send and receive signals over the cable system so that high speed cable
       services, such as Internet access, will not require a separate telephone
       line.

     As of June 30, 1999, approximately 57% of our customers were served by
cable systems with at least 550 megahertz bandwidth capacity, and approximately
34% of our customers had two-way communication capability. By year-end 2003,
including all recent and pending acquisitions, we expect that approximately 94%
of our customers will be served by cable systems with at least 550 megahertz
bandwidth capacity and two-way communication capability.

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     Our planned upgrades are designed to reduce the number of headends from
1,243 in 1999 to 479 in 2003, including our pending acquisitions. Reducing the
number of headends will reduce headend equipment and maintenance expenditures
and, together with other upgrades, will provide enhanced picture quality and
system reliability. In addition by year-end 2003, including all pending
acquisitions, we expect that approximately 95% of our customers will be served
by headends serving at least 5,000 customers.


     MAXIMIZE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. To maximize customer satisfaction, we
operate our business to provide reliable, high-quality products and services,
superior customer service and attractive programming choices at reasonable
rates. We have implemented stringent internal customer service standards which
we believe meet or exceed those established by the National Cable Television
Association, which is the Washington, D.C.-based trade association for the cable
television industry. We believe that our customer service efforts have
contributed to our superior customer growth, and will strengthen the Charter
brand name and increase acceptance of our new products and services.

     EMPLOY INNOVATIVE MARKETING. We have developed and successfully implemented
a variety of innovative marketing techniques to attract new customers and
increase revenue per customer. Our marketing efforts focus on tailoring Charter
branded entertainment and information services that provide value, choice,
convenience and quality to our customers. We use demographic "cluster codes" to
address messages to target audiences through direct mail and telemarketing.
Cluster codes identify customers by marketing type such as young professionals,
retirees or families. In addition, we promote our services on radio, in local
newspapers and by door-to-door selling. In many of our systems, we offer
discounts to customers who purchase multiple premium services such as Home Box
Office or Showtime. We also have a coordinated strategy for retaining customers
that includes televised retention advertising to reinforce the link between
quality service and the Charter brand name and to encourage customers to
purchase higher service levels. Successful implementation of these marketing
techniques has contributed to internal customer growth rates in excess of the
cable industry average in each year from 1996 through 1998 for the systems we
owned in each of those years. We have begun to implement our marketing programs
in all of the systems we have recently acquired.

     EMPHASIZE LOCAL MANAGEMENT AUTONOMY WHILE PROVIDING REGIONAL AND CORPORATE
SUPPORT AND CENTRALIZED FINANCIAL CONTROLS. Our local cable systems are
organized into seven operating regions. A regional management team oversees
local system operations in each region. We believe that a strong management
presence at the local system level:

     - improves our customer service;

     - increases our ability to respond to customer needs and programming
       preferences;

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     - reduces the need for a large centralized corporate staff;

     - fosters good relations with local governmental authorities; and

     - strengthens community relations.

     Our regional management teams work closely with both local managers and
senior management in our corporate office to develop budgets and coordinate
marketing, programming, purchasing and engineering activities. Our centralized
financial management enables us to set financial and operating benchmarks and
monitor performance on an ongoing basis. In order to attract and retain high
quality managers at the local and regional operating levels, we provide a high
degree of operational autonomy and accountability and cash and equity-based
compensation. Charter Communications Holding Company has adopted a plan to
distribute to employees and consultants, including members of corporate
management and key regional and system-level management personnel, options
exercisable for up to 25,009,798 Charter Communications Holding Company
membership units.

     CONCENTRATE OUR SYSTEMS IN TIGHTER GEOGRAPHICAL CLUSTERS. To improve
operating margins and increase operating efficiencies, we seek to improve the
geographic clustering of our cable systems by selectively swapping our cable
systems for systems of other cable operators or acquiring systems in close
proximity to our systems. We believe that by concentrating our systems in
clusters, we will be able to generate higher growth in revenues and operating
cash flow. Clustering enables us to consolidate headends and spread fixed costs
over a larger subscriber base.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE


     Each of the entities in our organizational structure and how it relates to
us is described below. In our discussion of the following entities, we make the
same assumptions as described on page 4 with respect to our organizational
chart.



     CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.   Charter Communications, Inc. is a holding
company whose sole asset after completion of the offering will be an approximate
31% equity interest and a 100% voting interest in Charter Communications Holding
Company. Charter Communications, Inc.'s only business will be acting as the sole
manager of Charter Communications Holding Company and its subsidiaries. As sole
manager of Charter Communications Holding Company, Charter Communications, Inc.
will control the affairs of Charter Communications Holding Company and its
subsidiaries. Immediately following the offering, the holders of the Class A
common stock will own more than 99.9% of Charter Communications, Inc.'s
outstanding capital stock. However, Mr. Allen, through his ownership of Charter
Communications, Inc.'s high vote Class B common stock and his indirect ownership
of Charter Communications Holding Company membership units, will control
approximately 93.0% of the voting power of all of Charter Communications, Inc.'s
capital stock


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immediately following the offering. Accordingly, Mr. Allen will be able to elect
all of Charter Communications, Inc.'s directors.



     VULCAN CABLE III INC. In August 1999, Mr. Allen, through Vulcan Cable III
Inc., contributed to Charter Communications Holding Company $500 million in cash
and, in September 1999, an additional $825 million, of which approximately
$644.3 million was in cash and approximately $180.7 million was in the form of
equity interests acquired by Vulcan Cable III Inc. in connection with the Rifkin
acquisition, in each case in exchange for membership units at a price per
membership unit of $20.73. In addition, Mr. Allen, through Vulcan Cable III
Inc., has agreed to make a $750 million equity contribution to Charter
Communications Holding Company at the closing of the offering. He will pay a
purchase price per membership unit equal to the net initial public offering
price per share. Mr. Allen owns 100% of the equity of Vulcan Cable III Inc.
Vulcan Cable III Inc. will have a 19.6% equity interest and no voting rights in
Charter Communications Holding Company.



     CHARTER INVESTMENT, INC. Mr. Allen owns approximately 96.8% of the
outstanding stock of Charter Investment, Inc. The remaining equity is owned by
our founders, Jerald L. Kent, Barry L. Babcock and Howard L. Wood. Charter
Investment, Inc. will have a 39.6% equity interest and no voting rights in
Charter Communications Holding Company.



     ACQUISITION-RELATED EQUITY HOLDERS. Under the terms of the pending Falcon
and Bresnan acquisitions, some of the sellers will receive or have the right to
receive a portion of their purchase price in Charter Communications Holding
Company membership units rather than in cash. To the extent they receive
membership units, they will be able to exchange these membership units for
shares of Class A common stock. The acquisition-related equity holders as a
group will have a 9.8% equity interest and no voting rights in Charter
Communications Holding Company. Certain sellers under the Rifkin acquisition
have received, at their election, preferred membership units of Charter
Communications Holding Company, with an approximate value of $133.3 million.



     CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC. Charter Communications Holding
Company is the indirect owner of all of our cable systems. It is the direct
parent of Charter Communications Holdings, LLC and will be the owner of the
cable systems to be acquired through four pending acquisitions: Avalon, Fanch,
Falcon and Bresnan, as described below. Charter Communications Holding Company
has an option plan permitting the issuance to employees and consultants of
Charter Communications Holding Company and its affiliates of options exercisable
for up to 25,009,798 Charter Communications Holding Company membership units of
which 9,494,081 have been granted. Membership units received upon exercise of
these options will be automatically exchanged for Class A common stock. None of
these options will vest prior to April 2000. In addition to options available
for grant to our employees under Charter Communications Holding Company's option
plan, our chief executive officer has


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options to purchase 7,044,127 Charter Communications Holding Company membership
units. Membership units received upon exercise of these options will be
exchangeable for Class A common stock. Of the options granted to our chief
executive officer, 25% are immediately exercisable and the remaining 75% will
vest in 36 equal monthly installments commencing on January 1, 2000.


     CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY'S PENDING ACQUISITIONS. Charter
Communications Holding Company is a party to agreements to acquire cable systems
or the companies owning cable systems from the owners of Avalon, Fanch, Falcon
and Bresnan.


     CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC. Charter Holdings is a co-issuer with
Charter Communications Holdings Capital Corporation of $3.6 billion in principal
amount of notes sold in March 1999. Charter Holdings owns 100% of Charter
Operating.



     CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS CAPITAL CORPORATION. Charter Communications
Holdings Capital Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Charter Holdings.



     CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC. Charter Operating is a holding
company for all of the cable systems currently owned by Charter Holdings. As of
June 30, 1999, Charter Operating was the borrower under credit facilities with
total availability of $4.1 billion and had total outstanding borrowings of
$2.025 billion.



     CHARTER OPERATING COMPANIES. These companies consist of the companies that
operate all of the cable systems currently owned by Charter Holdings. These
include all recent acquisitions, the systems obtained through the merger of
Marcus Holdings with Charter Holdings and the cable systems originally managed
by Charter Investment, Inc., namely Charter Communications Properties Holdings,
LLC, CCA Group and CharterComm Holdings. Historical financial information is
presented separately for these companies.



     CHARTER OPERATING'S PENDING ACQUISITIONS. Two of Charter Operating's
subsidiaries have entered into an agreement to acquire cable systems or the
companies owning cable systems from the owners of InterMedia, as described
below.


ACQUISITIONS

     Our primary criterion in considering acquisition and swapping opportunities
is the financial return that we expect to ultimately realize. We consider each
acquisition in the context of our overall existing and planned operations,
focusing particularly on the impact on our size and scope and the ability to
reinforce our clustering strategy, either directly or through future swaps or
acquisitions. Other specific factors we consider in acquiring a cable system
are:

     - demographic profile of the market as well as the number of homes passed
       and customers within the system;

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     - per customer revenues and operating cash flow and opportunities to
       increase these financial benchmarks;

     - proximity to our existing cable systems or the potential for developing
       new clusters of systems;

     - the technological state of such system; and

     - the level of competition within the local market.

     We believe that there are significant advantages in increasing the size and
scope of our operations, including:

     - improved economies of scale in management, marketing, customer service,
       billing and other administrative functions;

     - reduced costs for our cable plants and our infrastructure in general;

     - increased leverage for negotiating programming contracts; and

     - increased influence on the evolution of important new technologies
       affecting our business.


     See "Description of Certain Indebtedness" for a description of the material
debt that we have assumed or may assume in connection with our recent and
pending acquisitions. For a discussion of the risks associated with our funding
requirements resulting from our acquisitions, see:



     - "Risk Factors -- We may be unable to obtain capital sufficient to
       consummate our pending acquisitions";



     - "Risk Factors -- We may be unable to obtain sufficient capital to
       repurchase or repay outstanding debt of the cable operators that we are
       acquiring";



     - "Risk Factors -- Specified acquisition-related equity holders are or may
       be entitled to cause us to repurchase their equity interests"; and



     - "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
       of Operations -- Liquidity and Capital Resources".



     MERGER WITH MARCUS HOLDINGS. On April 23, 1998, Mr. Allen acquired
approximately 99% of the non-voting economic interests in Marcus Cable Company,
L.L.C., and agreed to acquire the remaining interests in Marcus Cable. The
aggregate purchase price was approximately $1.4 billion, excluding $1.8 billion
in debt assumed. On February 22, 1999, Marcus Holdings was formed, and all of
Mr. Allen's interests in Marcus Cable were transferred to Marcus Holdings on
March 15, 1999. On March 31, 1999, Mr. Allen completed the acquisition of all
remaining interests of Marcus Cable. On April 7, 1999, the holding company
parent of the Marcus companies, Marcus Holdings, merged into Charter Holdings,
which was the surviving entity of the merger. The subsidiaries of Marcus
Holdings became subsidiaries of Charter Operating. During the period of
obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals for the


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transaction, the Marcus systems came under common management with our
subsidiaries in October 1998 pursuant to the terms of a management agreement
dated as of October 1998.

RECENTLY COMPLETED ACQUISITIONS


     RENAISSANCE. In April 1999, one of Charter Holdings' subsidiaries purchased
Renaissance Media Group LLC for approximately $459 million, consisting of $348
million in cash and $111 million of assumed debt, consisting of the Renaissance
notes. As a result of our acquisition of Renaissance, we recently completed a
tender offer for this publicly held debt pursuant to the change of control
provisions under the Renaissance notes. Holders of notes representing 30% of the
total outstanding principal amount of the notes tendered their notes. See
"Description of Certain Indebtedness" for a description of the material
restrictive covenants and other terms under the Renaissance notes. Renaissance
owns cable systems located in Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, has
approximately 129,000 customers and is being operated as part of our Southern
region. For the six months ended June 30, 1999, Renaissance had revenues of
approximately $30.8 million. For the year ended December 31, 1998, Renaissance
had revenues of approximately $41.5 million. Approximately 48% of Renaissance's
customers are currently served by systems with at least 550 megahertz bandwidth
capacity.



     AMERICAN CABLE. In May 1999, one of Charter Holdings' subsidiaries
purchased American Cable Entertainment, LLC for approximately $240 million.
American Cable owns cable systems located in California serving approximately
69,000 customers and is being operated as part of our Western region. For the
six months ended June 30, 1999, American Cable had revenues of approximately
$18.0 million. For the year ended December 31, 1998, American Cable had revenues
of approximately $15.7 million. None of the American Cable systems' customers is
currently served by systems with at least 550 megahertz bandwidth capacity or
greater.



     GREATER MEDIA SYSTEMS. In June 1999, one of Charter Holdings' subsidiaries
purchased certain cable systems of Greater Media Cablevision Inc. for
approximately $500 million. The Greater Media systems are located in
Massachusetts, have approximately 175,000 customers and are being operated as
part of our Northeast Region. For the six months ended June 30, 1999, the
Greater Media systems had revenues of approximately $42.3 million. For the year
ended December 31, 1998, the Greater Media systems had revenues of approximately
$78.6 million. Approximately 49% of the Greater Media systems' customers are
currently served by systems with at least 550 megahertz bandwidth capacity.



     HELICON. In July 1999, one of Charter Holdings' subsidiaries acquired
Helicon Partners I, L.P. for approximately $550 million, consisting of $410
million in cash, $115 million of assumed debt, and $25 million in the form of
preferred limited


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liability company interest of Charter-Helicon LLC, a direct wholly owned
subsidiary of Charter Communications, LLC. The holders of the preferred interest
have the right to require Mr. Allen to purchase the interest until the fifth
anniversary of the closing of the Helicon acquisition. The preferred interest
will be redeemable at any time following the fifth anniversary of the Helicon
acquisition or upon a change of control, and it must be redeemed on the tenth
anniversary of the Helicon acquisition. Helicon owns cable systems located in
Alabama, Georgia, New Hampshire, North Carolina, West Virginia, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Louisiana and Vermont, and has approximately 173,000
customers. For the six months ended June 30, 1999, Helicon had revenues of
approximately $43.0 million. For the year ended December 31, 1998, Helicon had
revenues of approximately $75.6 million. Approximately 79% of Helicon's
customers are currently served by systems with at least 550 megahertz bandwidth
capacity. The debt we have assumed consists of the publicly held Helicon notes.
Our acquisition of Helicon triggered change of control provisions under the
Helicon notes that require us to make an offer to repurchase these notes at a
price equal to 101% of their principal amount plus accrued interest. We will
make such an offer to repurchase. We anticipate repurchasing the Helicon notes
at a price equal to 103% of their aggregate principal amount plus accrued
interest. The call price of 103% is not permitted until November 1, 1999. The
Helicon notes are currently callable at 106%. See "Description of Certain
Indebtedness" for a description of the material restrictive covenants and other
terms under the Helicon notes. In connection with the acquisition of Helicon,
Charter Investment, Inc. entered into separate agreements with Baum Investments,
Inc. and with Roberts Cable Corporation, GAK Cable, Inc. and Gimbel Cable Corp.,
pursuant to which Charter Investment, Inc. has agreed to cause the underwriters
to make $12 million worth of shares of our Class A common stock being sold in
this offering available for purchase by Baum Investments, Roberts Cable, GAK
Cable and Gimbel Cable, at the initial public offering price.



     RIFKIN. In September 1999, Charter Operating acquired Rifkin Acquisition
Partners L.L.L.P. and Interlink Communications Partners, LLLP for a purchase
price of approximately $1.46 billion, consisting of $1.2 billion in cash, $133.3
million in equity and $125.0 million in assumed debt.



     In accordance with the terms of the agreements, certain sellers elected to
receive a portion of the purchase price in the form of Class A preferred
membership units of Charter Communications Holding Company with the following
terms:



     -   Unless and until exchanged for Class A common stock, the value of the
         preferred membership units will increase at a rate of 8.0% annually and
         Charter Communications Holding Company must redeem the preferred
         membership units fifteen years after the closing of the acquisition.


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     -   The preferred membership units are exchangeable at the option of the
         holders only concurrently with this offering for shares of Charter
         Communications, Inc. Class A common stock at the initial public
         offering price. At issuance, the preferred membership units had an
         estimated value of approximately $133.3 million.



     -   Following the exchange of preferred membership units for shares of
         Charter Communications, Inc. Class A common stock, the preferred
         membership units received by Charter Communications, Inc. will
         automatically convert into Class B common membership units equal in
         number to the number of shares of Class A common stock issued in
         exchange for the preferred membership units.



     Charter Communications, Inc. intends to register for resale the Class A
common stock issued in exchange for preferred membership units under a shelf
registration statement on Form S-1. Holders of the preferred membership units
have agreed to a lockup agreement restricting the sale of their Class A common
stock for 180 days after the date of the final prospectus for this offering.



     Upon the exchange of any or all of the preferred membership units,
exchanging holders will enter into one of the following agreements:



     - If no more than $13.5 million of the preferred membership units issued to
       the Rifkin sellers remains outstanding at the closing of this offering,
       Mr. Allen will grant the exchanging holders the right to put their shares
       of Class A common stock to him at a price equal to the public offering
       price plus interest at a rate of 4.5% per year. This put right terminates
       on the second anniversary of this offering, or earlier in specified
       circumstances.



     - In all other instances, Mr. Allen will grant the exchanging holders the
       right to put their Class A common stock to Mr. Allen for a price equal to
       the prior day's closing price. This put right terminates thirty days
       after the Class A common stock is free from the lockup restrictions, or
       earlier in specified circumstances.



     Charter Communications Holding Company granted to the holders of the
preferred membership units the right to require Charter Communication Holding
Company to redeem each such holder's preferred membership units in tranches of
at least $1 million in value for a price equal to the then current value of the
preferred membership units. This right will be exercisable until the earliest to
occur of:



     - September 14, 2004; and



     - the date of a business combination pursuant to which the preferred
       membership units are converted into the right to receive consideration
       other than securities of Charter Communications Holding Company or
       securities of its successor.


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In the event Charter Communications Holding Company defaults upon this
obligation, Mr. Allen has granted the holders of the preferred membership
interests the right to require Mr. Allen to purchase their preferred units for
the then current value of the preferred membership units. These rights terminate
on September 14, 2004, or earlier in specified circumstances. If, as a result of
the exercise of any such rights, Mr. Allen or any of his affiliates owns or own
preferred membership units in Charter Communications Holding Company, these
preferred membership units will automatically convert into the number of common
membership units of Charter Communications Holding Company equal in value to the
then current value of the preferred membership units.



     The debt assumed in the Rifkin acquisition consists of the publicly held
Rifkin notes. As a result of our acquisition of Rifkin, we have made an offer to
repurchase the Rifkin notes at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount,
plus accrued interest, due to the change of control provisions under the Rifkin
notes. In connection with this offer to repurchase the Rifkin notes, we have
solicited consents to amend the related indenture and have offered to pay any
holder of notes that consents and tenders on or prior to October 1, 1999 an
additional $30 for each $1,000 principal amount of notes tendered. See
"Description of Certain Indebtedness" for a description of the material
restrictive covenants and other terms of the Rifkin notes.



     Rifkin owns cable systems primarily in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana,
Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, serving approximately 461,000 customers.
For the six months ended June 30, 1999, Rifkin had revenues of approximately
$105.6 million. For the year ended December 31, 1998, Rifkin had revenues of
approximately $124.4 million. Approximately 30% of the Rifkin systems' customers
are currently served by systems with at least 550 megahertz bandwidth capacity.



     OTHER ACQUISITIONS. In July 1999, one of Charter Holdings' subsidiaries
acquired Vista Broadband Communications, LLC and a cable system of Cable
Satellite of South Miami, Inc. These cable systems are located in Georgia and
southern Florida and serve a total of approximately 37,000 customers. The total
purchase price for these other acquisitions was approximately $148 million in
cash. For the six months ended June 30, 1999, the systems acquired in connection
with these other acquisitions had revenues of approximately $9.2 million. For
the year ended December 31, 1998, these systems had revenues of approximately
$15.8 million. Approximately 76% of the Vista and South Miami systems' customers
are currently served by 550 megahertz bandwidth capacity.


PENDING ACQUISITIONS


     INTERMEDIA SYSTEMS. In April 1999, three of our subsidiaries, Charter
Communications, LLC, Marcus Cable Associates, L.L.C. and Charter Communications
Properties, entered into agreements to purchase certain cable systems of
InterMedia Capital Partners IV, L.P., InterMedia Partners and their


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affiliates in exchange for approximately $873 million in cash and certain of our
cable systems. The InterMedia systems serve approximately 412,000 customers in
North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. As part of this
transaction, we will "swap" some of our non-strategic cable systems serving
approximately 144,000 customers located in Indiana, Montana, Utah and northern
Kentucky. This transaction will result in a net increase of 268,000 customers
concentrated in our Southeast and Southern regions. Approximately 84% of these
customers are currently served by systems with at least 550 megahertz bandwidth
capacity. For the six months ended June 30, 1999, the InterMedia systems had
revenues of approximately $100.6 million. For the year ended December 31, 1998,
the InterMedia systems had revenues of approximately $176.1 million. Following
regulatory approvals, we anticipate that the acquisition of the InterMedia
systems will close during the third quarter of 1999. Either we or the sellers
under the InterMedia acquisition agreement may terminate the agreement if the
acquisition does not close by January 20, 2000.



     AVALON.   In May 1999, Charter Investment, Inc. and Charter Communications
Holding Company entered into an agreement to purchase directly and indirectly
all of the equity interests of Avalon Cable LLC from Avalon Cable Holdings LLC
and Avalon Investors, L.L.C. for approximately $399.5 million in cash and $445.5
million in assumed notes and bank debt. In connection with the consummation of
this acquisition, Charter Communications, Inc. has agreed to assume the
obligation to acquire the stock of Avalon Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc.
Avalon Cable operates primarily in Michigan and New England and serves
approximately 260,000 customers. For the six months ended June 30, 1999, Avalon
Cable had revenues of approximately $51.8 million. For the year ended December
31, 1998, Avalon Cable had revenues of approximately $18.2 million. As of June
30, 1999, there was $150.0 million, $118.1 million and $177.4 million total
principal outstanding under the Avalon 9 3/8% notes, the Avalon 11 7/8% notes
and the Avalon credit facilities, respectively. We will make an offer to
repurchase the Avalon 9 3/8% notes and the Avalon 11 7/8% notes and we may be
required to repay the Avalon credit facility. See "Description of Certain
Indebtedness" for a description of the material restrictive covenants and other
terms of the Avalon indebtedness. Approximately 15% of the Avalon systems'
customers are currently served by systems with at least 550 megahertz bandwidth
capacity. Following regulatory approvals, we anticipate that the transaction
will close during the fourth quarter of 1999. Either Avalon Cable Holdings, LLC
or we may terminate the agreement if the acquisition has not been completed on
or prior to March 31, 2000.



     FANCH.   In May 1999, Charter Investment, Inc. entered into an agreement to
purchase the partnership interests of Fanch Cablevision of Indiana, L.P.,
specified assets of Cooney Cable Associates of Ohio, Limited Partnership,
Fanch-JV2 Master Limited Partnership, Mark Twain Cablevision Limited
Partnership, Fanch-Narragansett CSI Limited Partnership, North Texas
Cablevision, Ltd., Post Cablevision of Texas, Limited Partnership and Spring


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Green Communications, L.P. and the stock of Tioga Cable Company, Inc. and Cable
Systems, Inc. for a total combined purchase price of approximately $2.4 billion
in cash. Charter Investment, Inc. has assigned its rights and obligations to
purchase stock interests under this agreement to Charter Communications Holding
Company and its rights and obligations to purchase partnership interests and
assets under this agreement to Charter Communications VI, LLC, an indirect
wholly-owned subsidiary of Charter Communications Holding Company. The cable
television systems to be acquired in this acquisition are located in Colorado,
Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
and Wisconsin, and serve approximately 537,000 customers. For the six months
ended June 30, 1999, the cable systems to be acquired had revenues of
approximately $98.9 million. For the year ended December 31, 1998, the systems
to be acquired had revenues of approximately $141.1 million. Approximately 19%
of these systems' customers are currently served by systems with at least 550
megahertz bandwidth capacity. Following regulatory approvals, we anticipate that
this transaction will close during the last quarter of 1999. Either we or the
sellers may terminate the agreement if the acquisition is not completed on or
prior to March 31, 2000.



     FALCON.   In May 1999, Charter Investment, Inc. entered into an agreement
to purchase partnership interests in Falcon Communications, L.P. from Falcon
Holding Group, L.P. and TCI Falcon Holdings, LLC, interests in a number of
Falcon entities held by Falcon Cable Trust and Falcon Holding Group, Inc.,
specified interests in Enstar Communications Corporation and Enstar Finance
Company, LLC held by Falcon Holding Group, L.P., and specified interests in
Adlink held by DHN Inc. Charter Investment, Inc. assigned its rights under the
Falcon purchase agreement to Charter Communications Holding Company. The
purchase price for the transaction is approximately $3.6 billion, consisting of
cash, membership units in Charter Communications Holding Company and $1.67
billion in assumed debt. We will not be required to repay the Falcon credit
facilities but we will be required to make an offer to repurchase the Falcon
debentures. In addition, the Falcon acquisition will constitute a default under
the Falcon subordinated notes, and a majority of lenders acting together would
be entitled to require us to repay the Falcon subordinated notes. See
"Description of Certain Indebtedness" for a discussion of the material
restrictive covenants and other terms of the Falcon indebtedness.


     Under the Falcon purchase agreement, Falcon Holding Group, L.P. has agreed
to contribute to Charter Communications Holding Company a portion of its
partnership interest in Falcon Communications, L.P. in exchange for membership
units in Charter Communications Holding Company on the following terms:


     - From approximately $425 to $550 million of the purchase price will be
       paid in the form of membership units in Charter Communications Holding
       Company. The exact minimum amount of the purchase price payable in


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       membership units will be determined by reference to a formula in the
       purchase agreement.



     - The exact number of membership units in Charter Communications Holding
       Company to be issued will be determined according to a formula which
       values Charter Communications Holding Company at the closing of the
       acquisition at $11.3 billion, increased and decreased as follows:



         (1) decreased by its liabilities;



         (2) increased by the price or value of assets acquired from related
             parties prior to completion of the acquisition; and



         (3) increased by the projected cash flow of assets acquired or subject
             to a definitive purchase agreement prior to completion.



     - If the Falcon acquisition is consummated prior to or concurrently with
       this offering, Falcon Holding has agreed to exercise its right to
       exchange the membership units immediately prior to this offering, so long
       as certain tax requirements are satisfied.



     The membership units in Charter Communications Holding Company issued to
Falcon Holding will be exchangeable at any time for shares of Charter
Communications, Inc. Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis. While the
terms of the Falcon acquisition documents include provisions to adjust this
exchange ratio if Charter Communications, Inc. were to hold assets not
contributed to, or incur liabilities not offset by, Charter Communications
Holding Company, provisions in Charter Communications, Inc's certificate of
incorporation and Charter Communications Holding Company's operating agreement
provide that the exchange ratio will remain fixed at one-for-one. See
"Description of Capital Stock and Membership Units -- General" for further
information.



     Under the terms of Falcon acquisition the holders of the Charter
Communications Holding Company membership units issued to Falcon Holding have
been granted the following additional rights:



     - The holders of the membership units issued in the Falcon acquisition also
       have the right to require Mr. Allen or his designee to purchase any
       membership units in Charter Communications Holding Company acquired by
       the sellers in connection with the Falcon acquisition or shares of Class
       A common stock of Charter Communications, Inc. issued in exchange for
       these membership units for a purchase price per unit or share equal to
       the aggregate value of the membership units issued at the closing of the
       Falcon acquisition divided by the number of membership units so issued,
       plus interest of 4.5% per annum accrued to date. These rights terminate
       upon the second anniversary of the closing of the acquisition, or earlier
       in specified circumstances.


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     - Falcon Holding and certain other Falcon parties will have "piggyback"
       registration rights and, beginning 180 days after the offering, up to
       four "demand" registration rights with respect to the Class A common
       stock issued in exchange for the membership units in Charter
       Communications Holding Company.



         (1) The demand registration rights must be exercised with respect to
             tranches of Class A common stock worth at least $40 million at the
             time of notice of demand or at least $60 million at the initial
             public offering price. A majority of the holders of Class A common
             stock making a demand may also require us to satisfy our
             registration obligations by filing a shelf-registration statement.



         (2) We have the option to purchase the membership units if the issuance
             of shares of our Class A common stock in exchange for these units
             would require registration under the Securities Act. We intend to
             register the shares of our Class A common stock issuable in
             exchange for these units for resale pursuant to a shelf
             registration statement on Form S-1 and we are seeking the agreement
             by the Falcon sellers not to transfer the shares prior to 180 days
             after the completion of this offering.



     The Falcon cable systems to be acquired are located in California and the
Pacific Northwest, Missouri, North Carolina, Alabama and Georgia and serve
approximately 1,008,000 customers. For the six months ended June 30, 1999, the
cable systems to be acquired had revenues of approximately $212.2 million. For
the year ended December 31, 1998, the cable systems to be acquired had revenues
of approximately $307.6 million. As of June 30, 1999, $375.0 million total
principal amount of Falcon senior debentures and $15.0 million total principal
amount of Falcon subordinated notes were outstanding and the accreted value of
the Falcon senior discount debentures was $308.7. In addition, $967.0 million
was outstanding under the Falcon credit facilities. As of the date Approximately
7% of the customers of the systems to be acquired are currently served by
systems with at least 550 megahertz bandwidth capacity. Following regulatory
approvals, we anticipate that the transaction will close during the fourth
quarter of 1999. Either we or the sellers may terminate the agreement if the
acquisition is not completed on or prior to November 30, 2000. In connection
with the Falcon acquisition, Marc Nathanson will become a director of Charter
Communications, Inc.



     BRESNAN. In June 1999, Charter Communications Holding Company entered into
an agreement to purchase Bresnan Communications Company Limited Partnership for
a purchase price of approximately $1.3 billion in cash and $1.0 billion in the
form of equity in Charter Communications Holding Company. We also agreed to
assume approximately $852 million in assumed debt as of June 30, 1999. The
assumed debt portion of the purchase price will consist of a credit facility and
publicly held notes. We will make an offer to repurchase the Bresnan notes and
we may be required to repay the Bresnan credit facility. See


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"Description of Certain Indebtedness" for a description of the material
restrictive covenants and other terms of the Bresnan indebtedness. The equity
portion of the purchase price will be membership units in Charter Communications
Holding Company, the total amount of which was calculated at the time the
agreements were executed to equal 6.14% of the total membership units in Charter
Communications Holding Company then outstanding. We calculated this percentage
interest based on a number of assumptions about Charter Communications Holding
Company and our pending acquisitions, including our debt, the value of our
pending acquisition targets and the enterprise value of Charter Communications
Holding Company. Accordingly, this percentage interest may change at or prior to
the closing of the Bresnan acquisition. The holders of the membership units may
exchange all or part of their units at any time for shares of our Class A common
stock.



     The membership units in Charter Communications Holding Company issued to
the Bresnan sellers will be exchangeable at any time for shares of Charter
Communications, Inc. Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis. While the
terms of the Bresnan acquisition documents include adjustment provisions similar
to those in the Falcon acquisition documents, provisions in Charter
Communications, Inc.'s certificate of incorporation and Charter Communications
Holding Company's operating agreement provide that the exchange ratio will
remain fixed at one-for-one. See "Description of Capital Stock and Membership
Units -- General" for further information.



     - Each of the sellers under the Bresnan acquisition agreement shall have
       the right, during the sixty day period beginning with the second
       anniversary of the closing of the Bresnan acquisition, to sell to Mr.
       Allen their common membership units in Charter Communications Holding
       Company or any securities into which these units are converted or for
       which these securities are exchanged. The per unit purchase price for
       these securities will equal the aggregate value of the common units
       issued to the Bresnan sellers at the closing as increased or decreased
       pursuant to post-closing adjustments, divided by the number of common
       units so issued, plus interest of 4.5% per annum accrued to date. The
       number of Charter Communications Holding Company membership units to be
       issued to the Bresnan sellers at the closing of the Bresnan acquisition
       will be determined according to a formula which values Charter
       Communications Holding Company at $27,173,760:



         (1) decreased by



              (a) its liabilities as of the closing of the Bresnan acquisition;
                  and



              (b) the estimated pro forma liabilities to be incurred in
                  connection with the Fanch, Falcon and Avalon acquisitions and
                  any other acquisition of cable systems subject to a definitive
                  agreement that has not closed as of the closing of the Bresnan
                  acquisition; and


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         (2) increased by



              (a) the projected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation
                  and amortization of any other cable systems that are actually
                  acquired by, contributed to or subject to a definitive
                  acquisition agreement with Charter Communications Holding
                  Company as of the closing of the Bresnan acquisition,
                  multiplied by 17; and



              (b) the fair market value of non-cable assets acquired by or
                  contributed to Charter Communications Holding Company as of
                  the closing of the Bresnan acquisition, as determined by a
                  third-party appraiser.



       The post-closing adjustments would increase or decrease the number of
       membership units issued to the Bresnan sellers by recalculating the value
       of Charter Communications Holding Company taking into account:



         (1) any termination of the Fanch, Falcon and Avalon acquisitions or any
             other pending acquisitions as of the closing of the Bresnan
             acquisition;



         (2) the difference between the estimated pro forma liabilities to be
             incurred in connection with pending acquisitions as of the closing
             of the Bresnan acquisition and the actual liabilities incurred; and



         (3) the difference between the projected earnings before interest,
             taxes, depreciation and amortization of acquired cable systems or
             cable systems of pending acquisitions as of the closing of the
             Bresnan acquisition and the actual earnings before interest, taxes,
             depreciation and amortization of such systems.



     - Collectively, the Bresnan sellers will have "piggyback" registration
       rights and, beginning 180 days after this offering, up to four "demand"
       registration rights with respect to our Class A common stock issued in
       exchange for the membership units in Charter Communications Holding
       Company. The demand registration rights must be exercised with respect to
       tranches of our Class A common stock worth at least $40 million at the
       time of notice of demand or at least $60 million at the initial public
       offering price. We intend to register the Class A common stock issuable
       to the Bresnan sellers in exchange for membership units in Charter
       Communications Holding Company for resale pursuant to a shelf
       registration statement on Form S-1. We are seeking the agreement by the
       Bresnan sellers not to transfer the shares of Class A common stock prior
       to 180 days after the completion of this offering.



     The Bresnan cable systems to be acquired in this acquisition are located in
Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Nebraska and serve approximately 656,000
customers. For the six months ended June 30, 1999, the Bresnan cable systems we
are buying had revenues of approximately $137.3 million. For the year ended
December 31, 1998, these systems had revenues of approximately $262.0 million.
Approximately 57% of these systems' customers are currently served by


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systems with at least 550 megahertz bandwidth capacity. Following regulatory
approvals, we anticipate that this transaction will close during the first
quarter of 2000. The agreement may be terminated if the acquisition has not been
completed on or prior to May 1, 2000.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

     We offer our customers a full array of traditional cable television
services and programming and we have begun to offer new and advanced high
bandwidth services such as high-speed Internet access. We plan to continually
enhance and upgrade these services, including adding new programming and other
telecommunications services, and will continue to position cable television as
an essential service.


     TRADITIONAL CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES.   As of June 30, 1999, more than 87%
of our customers subscribe to both "basic" and "expanded basic" service and
generally receive a line-up of between 33 and 85 channels of television
programming, depending on the bandwidth capacity of the system. Customers who
pay additional amounts can also subscribe for additional channels, either
individually or in packages of several channels, as add-ons to the basic
channels. As of June 30, 1999, approximately 25% of our customers subscribe for
premium channels, with additional customers subscribing for other special add-on
packages. We tailor both our basic channel line-up and our additional channel
offerings to each system according to demographics, programming preferences,
competition, price sensitivity and local regulation.


     Our traditional cable television service offerings include the following:


     - BASIC CABLE.   All of our customers receive basic cable services, which
       generally consist of local broadcast television, local community
       programming, including governmental and public access, and limited
       satellite programming. As of June 30, 1999, the average monthly fee was
       $10.59 for basic service.



     - EXPANDED BASIC CABLE.   This expanded tier includes a group of satellite-
       delivered or non-broadcast channels, such as Entertainment and Sports
       Programming Network (ESPN), Cable News Network (CNN) and Lifetime
       Television, in addition to the basic channel line-up. As of June 30,
       1999, the average monthly fee was $19.16 for expanded basic service.



     - PREMIUM CHANNELS.   These channels provide unedited, commercial-free
       movies, sports and other special event entertainment programming. Home
       Box Office, Cinemax and Showtime are typical examples. We offer
       subscriptions to these channels either individually or in packages. As of
       June 30, 1999, the average monthly fee was $6.35 per premium
       subscription.


     - PAY-PER-VIEW.   These channels allow customers to pay to view a single
       showing of a recently released movie, a one-time special sporting event
       or music concerts on an unedited, commercial-free basis. We currently

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       charge a fee that ranges from $2.95 to $8.95 for movies. For special
       events, such as championship boxing matches, we have charged a fee of up
       to $50.95.

     We have employed a variety of targeted marketing techniques to attract new
customers by focusing on delivering value, choice, convenience and quality. We
employ direct mail and telemarketing, using demographic "cluster codes" to
target specific messages to target audiences. In many of our systems, we offer
discounts to customers who purchase premium services on a limited trial basis in
order to encourage a higher level of service subscription. We also have a
coordinated strategy for retaining customers that includes televised retention
advertising to reinforce the decision to subscribe and to encourage customers to
purchase higher service levels.

     NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.   A variety of emerging technologies and the
rapid growth of Internet usage have presented us with substantial opportunities
to provide new or expanded products and services to our customers and to expand
our sources of revenue. The desire for such new technologies and the use of the
Internet by businesses in particular have triggered a significant increase in
our commercial market penetration. As a result, we are in the process of
introducing a variety of new or expanded products and services beyond the
traditional offerings of analog television programming for the benefit of both
our residential and commercial customers. These new products and services
include:

     - digital television and its related enhancements;

     - high-speed Internet access, through television set-top converter boxes,
       cable modems installed in personal computers and traditional telephone
       Internet access;


     - interactive services, such as Wink, which adds interactivity and
       electronic commerce opportunities to traditional programming and
       advertising; and



     - telephony and data transmission services, which are private network
       services interconnecting locations for a customer.


     We believe that we are well positioned to compete with other providers of
these services due to the high bandwidth of cable technology and our ability to
access homes and businesses.

     DIGITAL TELEVISION.   As part of upgrading our systems, we are installing
headend equipment capable of delivering digitally encoded cable transmissions to
a two-way digital-capable set-top converter box in the customer's home. This
digital connection offers significant advantages. For example, we can compress
the digital signal to allow the transmission of up to twelve digital channels in
the bandwidth normally used by one analog channel. This will allow us to
increase both programming and service offerings, including near video-on-demand
for pay-per-view customers. We expect to increase the amount of services
purchased by our customers.

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     Digital services customers may receive a mix of additional television
programming, an electronic program guide and up to 40 channels of digital music.
The additional programming falls into four categories which are targeted toward
specific markets:

     - additional basic channels, which are marketed in systems primarily
       serving rural communities;

     - additional premium channels, which are marketed in systems serving both
       rural and urban communities;

     - "multiplexes" of premium channels to which a customer previously
       subscribed, such as multiple channels of HBO or Showtime, which are
       varied as to time of broadcast or varied based on programming content
       theme which are marketed in systems serving both rural and urban
       communities; and

     - additional pay-per-view programming, such as more pay-per-view options
       and/or frequent showings of the most popular films to provide near video-
       on-demand, which are more heavily marketed in systems primarily serving
       both rural and urban communities.


     As part of our current pricing strategy for digital services, we have
established a retail rate of $4.95 to $8.95 per month for the digital set-top
converter and the delivery of "multiplexes" of premium services, additional pay-
per-view channels, digital music and an electronic programming guide. Some of
our systems also offer additional basic and expanded basic tiers of service.
These tiers of services retail for $6.95 per month. As of June 30, 1999, we had
in excess of 8,700 customers subscribing to digital services offered by 16 of
our cable systems, which serve approximately 330,000 basic cable customers. By
December 31, 1999, we anticipate that approximately 2.4 million of our customers
will be served by cable systems capable of delivering digital services.


     INTERNET ACCESS.   We currently provide Internet access to our customers by
two principal means:

     - via cable modems attached to personal computers, either directly or
       through an outsourcing contract with an Internet service provider; and

     - through television access, via a service such as WorldGate.

We also provide Internet access in some markets through traditional dial-up
telephone modems, using a third party service provider.


     The principal advantage of cable Internet connections is the high speed of
data transfer over a cable system. We currently offer these services to our
residential customers over coaxial cable at speeds that can range up to
approximately 50 times the speed of a conventional 28.8 kilobits per second
telephone modem. Furthermore, a two-way communication cable system using the
hybrid fiber optic/coaxial architecture referred to as HFC architecture can
support the entire connection at cable modem speeds without any need for a
separate telephone line. If the cable system only supports one-way signals from


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the headend to the customer, the customer must use a separate telephone line to
send signals to the provider, although such customer still receives the benefit
of high speed cable access when downloading information, which is the primary
reason for using cable as an Internet connection. In addition to Internet access
over our traditional coaxial system, we also provide our commercial customers
fiber optic cable access at a price that we believe is less than 25% of the
price offered by the telephone companies.

     In the past, cable Internet connections have provided customers with widely
varying access speeds because each customer accessed the Internet by sending and
receiving data through a node. Users connecting simultaneously through a single
node share the bandwidth of that node, so that users' connection speeds may
diminish as additional users connect through the same node. To induce users to
switch to our Internet services, however, we guarantee our cable modem customers
the minimum access speed selected from several speed options we offer. We also
provide higher guaranteed access speeds for customers willing to pay an
additional cost. In order to meet these guarantees, we are increasing the
bandwidth of our systems and "splitting" nodes easily and cost-effectively to
reduce the number of customers per node.


     - CABLE MODEM-BASED INTERNET ACCESS.   We have deployed cable modem-based
Internet access services in 27 markets including: Los Angeles, California; St.
Louis, Missouri; and Fort Worth, Texas.


     As of June 30, 1999, we provided Internet access service to approximately
13,460 homes and 160 commercial customers. The following table indicates the
historical and projected availability of cable modem Internet access services in
our systems, pro forma for our recent and pending acquisitions as of the dates
indicated. Only a small percentage of the homes passed currently subscribe to
these services.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 HOMES PASSED BY
                                                              ADVANCED DATA SERVICES
                                                        ----------------------------------
                                                        JUNE 30, 1999    DECEMBER 31, 1999
                                                        -------------    -----------------
                                                          (ACTUAL)          (PROJECTED)
<S>                                                     <C>              <C>
HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS VIA CABLE MODEMS:
  High Speed Access ..................................      644,600          1,561,700
  EarthLink/Charter Pipeline..........................      572,700            708,700
  Excite@Home.........................................      233,400            738,200
  Convergence.com.....................................           --            311,800
  In-House/Other......................................           --            652,000
                                                          ---------          ---------
     Total cable modems...............................    1,450,700          3,972,400
                                                          =========          =========
  Internet access via WorldGate.......................      245,200            499,900
                                                          =========          =========
</TABLE>



     We have an agreement with EarthLink, an independent Internet service
provider, to provide as a label service Charter Pipeline, which is a cable
modem-based, high-speed Internet access service we offer. We currently charge a


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monthly usage fee of between $24.95 and $34.95. Our customers have the option to
lease a cable modem for $10 to $15 a month or to purchase a modem for between
$300 and $400. As of June 30, 1999, we offered EarthLink Internet access to
approximately 573,000 of our homes passed and have approximately 7,200
customers.



     We have a relationship with High Speed Access to offer Internet access in
some of our smaller systems. High Speed Access also provides Internet access
services to our customers under the Charter Pipeline(TM) brand name. Although
the Internet access service is provided by High Speed Access, the Internet
"domain name" of our customer's e-mail address and web site, if any, is
"Charter.net," allowing the customer to switch or expand to our other Internet
services without a change of e-mail address. High Speed Access provides three
different tiers of service to us. The base tier is similar to our arrangements
with EarthLink and Excite@Home. The turnkey tier bears all capital, operating
and marketing costs of providing the service, and seeks to build economies of
scale in our smaller systems that we cannot efficiently build ourselves by
simultaneously contracting to provide the same services to other small
geographically contiguous systems. The third tier allows for a la carte
selection of services between the base tier and the turnkey tier. As of June 30,
1999, High Speed Access offered Internet access to approximately 645,000 of our
homes passed, and approximately 5,700 customers have signed up for the service.
During the remaining 6 months of 1999, we, jointly with High Speed Access, plan
to launch service in an additional 21 systems, covering approximately 758,000
additional homes passed. Vulcan Ventures, Inc., a company controlled by Mr.
Allen, has an equity investment in High Speed Access. See "Certain Relationships
and Related Transactions".



     We have a revenue sharing agreement with Excite@Home, under which
Excite@Home currently provides Internet service to customers in our systems
serving Fort Worth, University Park and Highland Park, Texas. The Excite@Home
network provides high-speed, cable modem-based Internet access using our cable
infrastructure. As of June 30, 1999, we offered Excite@Home Internet service to
approximately 233,000 of our homes passed and had approximately 3,000 customers.



     We also have services agreements with Convergence.com, under which
Convergence.com currently provides Internet service to customers in systems
acquired from Rifkin. The Convergence.com network provides high-speed, cable
modem-based Internet access using our cable infrastructure. As of June 30, 1999,
Rifkin offered Convergence.com service to approximately 260,000 homes passed and
had approximately 5,400 customers.


     We actively market our cable modem service to businesses in each one of our
systems where we have the capability to offer such service. Our marketing
efforts are often door-to-door, and we have established a separate division
whose function is to make businesses aware that this type of Internet access is

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available through us. We also provide several virtual local area networks for
municipal and educational facilities in our Los Angeles cluster including Cal
Tech, the City of Pasadena and the City of West Covina.

     - TV-BASED INTERNET ACCESS.   We have a non-exclusive agreement with
WorldGate to provide its TV-based e-mail and Internet access to our cable
customers. WorldGate's technology is only available to cable systems with two-
way capability. WorldGate offers easy, low-cost Internet access to customers at
connection speeds ranging up to 128 kilobits per second. For a monthly fee we
provide our customers with e-mail and Internet access that does not require the
use of a PC, an existing or additional telephone line, or any additional
equipment. Instead, the customer accesses the Internet through the set-top box,
which the customer already has on his television set, and a wireless keyboard,
that is provided with the service, which interfaces with the box. WorldGate
works on advanced analog and digital converters and, therefore, can be installed
utilizing advanced analog converters already deployed. In contrast, other
converter-based, non-PC Internet access products require a digital platform and
a digital converter prior to installation.

     Customers who opt for television-based Internet access are generally first-
time users who prefer this more user-friendly interface. Of these users, 41% use
WorldGate at least once a day, and 77% use it at least once a week. Although the
WorldGate service bears the WorldGate brand name, the Internet domain name of
the customers who use this service is "Charter.net". This allows the customer to
switch or expand to our other Internet services without a change of e-mail
address.


     We first offered WorldGate to customers on the upgraded portion of our
systems in St. Louis in April 1998. We are also currently offering this service
in our systems in Logan, Utah, Maryville, Illinois and Newtown, Connecticut, and
plan to introduce it in eight additional systems by December 31, 1999. Charter
Investment, Inc. owns a minority interest in WorldGate which will be contributed
to Charter Communications Holding Company. See "Certain Relationships and
Related Transactions". As of June 30, 1999, we provided WorldGate Internet
service to approximately 4,300 customers.


     WINK-ENHANCED PROGRAMMING.   We have formed a relationship with Wink, which
sells technology to embed interactive features, such as additional information
and statistics about a program or the option to order an advertised product,
into programming and advertisements. A customer with a Wink-enabled set-top box
and a Wink-enabled cable provider sees an icon flash on the screen when
additional Wink features are available to enhance a program or advertisement. By
pressing the select button on a standard remote control, a viewer of a
Wink-enhanced program is able to access additional information regarding such
program, including, for example, information on prior episodes or the program's
characters. A viewer watching an advertisement would be able to access
additional information regarding the advertised product and may also be

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able to utilize the two-way transmission features to order a product. We have
bundled Wink's services with our traditional cable services in both our advanced
analog and digital platforms. Wink's services are provided free of charge. A
company controlled by Mr. Allen has made an equity investment in Wink. See
"Certain Relationships and Related Transactions".

     Various programming networks, including CNN, NBC, ESPN, HBO, Showtime,
Lifetime, VH1, the Weather Channel, and Nickelodeon, are currently producing
over 1,000 hours of Wink-enhanced programming per week. Under certain
revenue-sharing arrangements, we will modify our headend technology to allow
Wink-enabled programming to be offered on our systems. Each time one of our
customers uses Wink to request certain additional information or order an
advertised product, we receive fees from Wink.

     TELEPHONE SERVICES.   We expect to be able to offer cable telephony
services in the near future using our systems' direct, two-way connections to
homes and other buildings. We are exploring technologies using Internet protocol
telephony, as well as traditional switching technologies that are currently
available, to transmit digital voice signals over our systems. AT&T and other
telephone companies have already begun to pursue strategic partnering and other
programs which make it attractive for us to acquire and develop this alternative
Internet protocol technology. For the last two years, we have sold telephony
services as a competitive access provider in the state of Wisconsin through one
of our subsidiaries, and are currently looking to expand our services as a
competitive access provider into other states.

     MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES.   We also offer paging services to our customers in
certain markets. As of June 30, 1999, we had approximately 9,400 paging
customers. We also lease our fiber-optic cable plant and equipment to commercial
and non-commercial users of data and voice telecommunications services.

OUR SYSTEMS


     As of June 30, 1999, our systems consisted of approximately 65,900 miles of
coaxial and approximately 10,600 sheath miles of fiber optic cable passing
approximately 4.5 million households and serving approximately 2.7 million
customers. Coaxial cable is a type of cable used for broadband data and cable
systems. This type of cable has excellent broadband frequency characteristics,
noise, immunity and physical durability. The cable is connected from each node
to individual homes or buildings. A node is a single connection to a cable
system's main high-capacity fiber optic cable that is shared by a number of
customers. A sheath mile is the actual length of cable in miles. Fiber optic
cable is a communication medium that uses hair-thin glass fibers to transmit
signals over long distances with minimum signal loss or distortion. As of June
30, 1999, approximately 14% of our customers were served by systems with at
least 550 megahertz bandwidth capacity, approximately 38% had at least 750
megahertz


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bandwidth capacity and approximately 35% were served by systems capable of
providing two-way interactive communication capability. Such two-way interactive
communication capability includes two-way Internet connections, services
provided by Wink Communications, Inc., which are interactive services that
provide additional information and statistics about programs or the option to
order an advertised product while customers are viewing such programs or
advertisement, and interactive program guides. These amounts do not reflect the
impact of our recent or pending acquisitions.


     CORPORATE MANAGEMENT.   We are managed from our corporate offices in St.
Louis, Missouri. As of the closing of the offering, Charter Communications, Inc.
will have thirteen employees, all of whom are senior management. Pursuant to a
services agreement between Charter Communications, Inc. and Charter Investment,
Inc., Charter Investment, Inc. will provide Charter Communications, Inc. with
the necessary personnel to manage Charter Communications Holding Company and its
subsidiaries. Management of Charter Communications, Inc. and Charter Investment,
Inc. consists of approximately 200 people led by our chief executive officer
Jerald L. Kent. They are responsible for coordinating and overseeing our
operations, including certain critical functions, such as marketing and
engineering, that are conducted by personnel at the regional and local system
level. The corporate office also performs certain financial control functions
such as accounting, finance and acquisitions, payroll and benefit
administration, internal audit, purchasing and programming contract
administration on a centralized basis.


     OPERATING REGIONS.   To manage and operate our systems, we have established
two divisions that contain a total of seven operating regions: Western; Central;
MetroPlex (Dallas/Fort Worth); North Central; Northeast; Southeast; and
Southern. Each of the two divisions is managed by a Senior Vice President who
reports directly to Mr. Kent and is responsible for overall supervision of the
operating regions within. Each region is managed by a team consisting of a
Senior Vice President or a Vice President, supported by operational, marketing
and engineering personnel. Within each region, certain groups of cable systems
are further organized into clusters. We believe that much of our success is
attributable to our operating philosophy which emphasizes decentralized
management, with decisions being made as close to the customer as possible. We
anticipate that we will reorganize into a total of eleven regions with the
closings of our pending acquisitions.

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     The following table provides an overview of selected technical, operating
and financial data for each of our operating regions as of and for the six
months ended June 30, 1999. The following table does not reflect the impact of
our pending acquisitions or acquisitions closed since June 30, 1999. Upon
completion of the pending acquisitions, our systems will pass approximately 9.8
million homes serving approximately 6.2 million customers.


      SELECTED TECHNICAL, OPERATING AND FINANCIAL DATA BY OPERATING REGION
                AS OF AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                NORTH
                              WESTERN    CENTRAL   METROPLEX   CENTRAL   NORTHEAST   SOUTHEAST   SOUTHERN     TOTAL
                             ---------   -------   ---------   -------   ---------   ---------   --------   ---------
<S>                          <C>         <C>       <C>         <C>       <C>         <C>         <C>        <C>
TECHNICAL DATA:
Miles of coaxial cable.....      7,500     8,800      5,700     10,000      4,600      16,700     12,600       65,900
Density(a).................        147        68         85         61         79          40         54           68
Headends...................         23        34         16         86         18          60         79          316
Planned headend
  eliminations.............          3         3          1         30         --          11          8           56
Plant bandwidth(b):
450 megahertz or less......       32.1%     53.7%      28.0%      41.9%      43.3%       37.9%      54.3%        43.3%
550 megahertz..............        7.0%     10.2%      14.4%       9.5%      38.6%       24.0%      23.6%        19.1%
750 megahertz or greater...       60.9%     36.1%      57.6%      48.6%      18.1%       38.1%      22.1%        37.6%
Two-way capability.........       48.6%     49.0%      68.9%      64.3%      10.9%       16.8%      15.1%        33.8%
OPERATING DATA:
Homes passed...............  1,101,000   595,000    487,000    606,000    364,000     672,000    684,000    4,509,000
Basic customers............    575,000   368,000    187,000    402,000    301,000     453,000    448,000    2,734,000
Basic penetration(c).......       52.2%     61.8%      38.4%      66.3%      82.7%       67.4%      65.5%        60.6%
Premium units..............    365,000   217,000    172,000    146,000    265,000     288,000    223,000    1,676,000
Premium penetration(d).....       63.5%     59.0%      92.0%      36.3%      88.0%       63.6%      49.8%        61.3%
FINANCIAL DATA:
Revenues, in millions......     $122.8     $82.3      $25.9      $46.1      $32.0       $89.1      $70.8       $469.0
</TABLE>


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(a) Represents homes passed divided by miles of coaxial cable.

(b) Represents percentage of basic customers within a region served by the
    indicated plant bandwidth.

(c) Represents basic customers as a percentage of homes passed.

(d) Represents premium units as a percentage of basic customers.

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     WESTERN REGION.   The Western region consists of cable systems serving
approximately 575,000 customers located entirely in the state of California,
with approximately 474,000 customers located within the Los Angeles metropolitan
area. These customers reside primarily in the communities of Pasadena, Alhambra,
Glendale, Long Beach and Riverside. We also have approximately 101,000 customers
in central California, principally located in the communities of San Luis
Obispo, West Sacramento and Turlock. The Western region will also be responsible
for managing approximately 69,000 customers associated with the recent
acquisition of American Cable and 190,000 customers associated with the pending
acquisition of Rifkin. According to National Decision Systems, the projected
median household growth in the counties currently served by this region's
systems is 5.2% for the period ending 2003, which is the projected U.S. median
household growth for the same period.


     The Western region's cable systems have been significantly upgraded with
approximately 68% of the region's customers served by cable systems with at
least 550 megahertz bandwidth capacity as of June 30, 1999. The planned upgrade
of the Western region's cable systems will reduce the number of headends from 21
to 18 by December 31, 2001. We expect that by December 31, 2001, 99% of this
region's customers will be served by systems with at least 550 megahertz
bandwidth capacity and two-way communication capability.

     CENTRAL REGION.   The Central region consists of cable systems serving
approximately 368,000 customers of which approximately 250,000 customers reside
in and around St. Louis County or in adjacent areas in Illinois, and over 94%
are served by two headends. The remaining approximately 118,000 of these
customers reside in Indiana, and these systems are primarily classic cable
systems serving small to medium-sized communities. The Indiana systems will be
"swapped" as part of the InterMedia transaction. See "Business -- Acquisitions".
The Central region will also be responsible for managing approximately 112,000
customers associated with the pending acquisition of Rifkin. According to
National Decision Systems, the projected median household growth in the counties
currently served by this region's systems is 4.7% for the period ending 2003,
versus the projected U.S. median household growth of 5.2% for the same period.

     At June 30, 1999, approximately 46% of the Central region's customers were
served by cable systems with at least 550 megahertz bandwidth capacity. The
majority of the cable plants in the Illinois systems have been upgraded to 750
megahertz bandwidth capacity. The planned upgrade of the Central region's cable
systems will reduce the number of headends from 34 to 31 by December 31, 2001.
We have begun a three-year project, scheduled for completion in 2001, to upgrade
the cable plant in St. Louis County, serving approximately 178,000 customers, to
870 megahertz bandwidth capability. We expect that by December 31, 2001,
approximately 89% of this region's customers will be served by cable systems
with at least 550 megahertz bandwidth capacity and two-way communication
capability.

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     METROPLEX REGION.   The MetroPlex region consists of cable systems serving
approximately 187,000 customers of which approximately 131,000 are served by the
Fort Worth system. The systems in this region serve one of the fastest growing
areas of Texas. The anticipated population growth combined with the existing low
basic penetration rate of approximately 43% offers significant potential to
increase the total number of customers and the associated revenue and cash flow
in this region. According to National Decision Systems, the projected median
household growth in the counties served by this region's systems is 8.4% for the
period ending 2003, versus the projected U.S. median household growth of 5.2%
for the same period.


     The MetroPlex region's cable systems have been significantly upgraded with
approximately 72% of the region's customers served by cable systems with at
least 550 megahertz bandwidth capacity as of June 30, 1999. In 1997, we began to
upgrade the Fort Worth system to 870 megahertz of bandwidth capacity. We expect
to complete this project during 1999. The planned upgrade of the MetroPlex
region's cable systems will reduce the number of headends from 16 to 15 by
December 31, 2001. We expect that by December 31, 2001, approximately 98% of
this region's customers will be served by cable systems with at least 550
megahertz bandwidth capacity and two-way communication capability.


     NORTH CENTRAL REGION.   The North Central region consists of cable systems
serving approximately 402,000 customers. These customers are primarily located
throughout the state of Wisconsin, along with a small system of approximately
27,000 customers in Rosemont, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. Within the
state of Wisconsin, the four largest operating clusters are located in and
around Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Janesville and Wausau. According to National
Decision Systems, the projected median household growth in the counties served
by this region's systems is 5.4% for the period ending 2003, versus the
projected U.S. median household growth of 5.2% for the same period.

     At June 30, 1999, approximately 58% of the North Central region's customers
were served by cable systems with at least 550 megahertz bandwidth capacity. The
planned upgrade of the North Central region's cable systems will reduce the
number of headends from 86 to 56 by December 31, 2001. We plan to rebuild much
of the region's cable plant and expect that by December 31, 2001, approximately
93% of this region's customers will be served by cable systems with capacity
between 550 megahertz and 750 megahertz of bandwidth capacity and two-way
communication capability.

     NORTHEAST REGION.   The Northeast region consists of cable systems serving
approximately 301,000 customers residing in the states of Connecticut and
Massachusetts. These systems serve the communities of Newtown and Willimantic,
Connecticut, and areas in and around Pepperell, Massachusetts, and are included
in the New York, Hartford, and Boston areas of demographic influence. The
Northeast region will be responsible for managing the

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approximately 175,000 customers associated with the recent acquisition of cable
systems from Greater Media and approximately 56,000 customers associated with
the recent acquisition of Helicon. According to National Decision Systems, the
projected median household growth in the counties currently served by this
region's systems is 3.7% for the period ending 2003, versus the projected U.S.
median household growth of 5.2% for the same period.


     At June 30, 1999, approximately 57% of the Northeast region's customers
were served by cable systems with at least 550 megahertz of bandwidth capacity.
We have begun to rebuild this region's cable plant, and expect that by December
31, 2001, all of this region's customers will be served by cable systems with at
least 750 megahertz bandwidth capacity and two-way communication capability.

     SOUTHEAST REGION.   The Southeast region consists of cable systems serving
approximately 453,000 customers residing primarily in small to medium-sized
communities in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and eastern Tennessee.
There are significant clusters of cable systems in and around the cities and
counties of Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina; Hickory and Asheville, North
Carolina; Henry County, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta; and Johnson City,
Tennessee. These areas have experienced rapid population growth over the past
few years, contributing to the high rate of internal customer growth for these
systems. According to National Decision Systems, the projected median household
growth in the counties currently served by this region's systems is 6.9% for the
period ending 2003, versus the projected U.S. median household growth of 5.2%
for the same period. In addition, the Southeast region will be responsible for
managing an aggregate of 541,000 customers associated with the Helicon,
InterMedia, Rifkin, Vista and Cable Satellite acquisitions.

     At June 30, 1999, approximately 62% of the Southeast region's customers
were served by cable systems with at least 550 megahertz bandwidth capacity. The
planned upgrade of the Southeast region's cable systems will reduce the number
of headends from 60 to 49 by December 31, 2001. The rebuild program for this
region is anticipated to result in approximately 94% of this region's customer
base being served by December 31, 2001 served by cable systems with at least 550
megahertz bandwidth capacity and two-way communication capability.


     SOUTHERN REGION.   The Southern region consists of cable systems serving
approximately 448,000 customers located primarily in the states of Louisiana,
Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and central Tennessee. In addition, the Southern
region includes systems in Kansas, Colorado, Utah and Montana. The Southern
region has significant clusters of cable systems in and around the cities of
Birmingham, Alabama; Nashville, Tennessee; and New Orleans, Louisiana. According
to National Decision Systems, the projected median household growth in the
counties currently served by this region's systems is 6.3% for the period ending
2003, versus the projected U.S. median household growth of 5.2% for the


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same period. In addition, the Southern region will be responsible for managing
an aggregate of 335,000 customers associated with the Helicon, InterMedia and
Rifkin acquisitions.

     At June 30, 1999, approximately 46% of the Southern region's customers were
served by cable systems with at least 550 megahertz bandwidth capacity. The
planned upgrade of the Southeast region's cable systems will reduce the number
of headends from 59 to 51 by December 31, 2001. The rebuild program for this
region is anticipated to result in approximately 75% of this region's customer
base being served by cable systems with at least 550 megahertz bandwidth
capacity and two-way communication capability by December 31, 2001.

     PLANT AND TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW.   We have engaged in an aggressive program
to upgrade our existing cable plant over the next three years. For the period
from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2002, we plan to spend approximately $5.5
billion for capital expenditures, approximately $2.9 billion of which will be
used to upgrade our systems to bandwidth capacity of 550 megahertz or greater,
so that we may offer advanced services. The remaining capital will be spent on
plant extensions, new services, converters and system maintenance.

     The following table describes the current technological state of our
systems and the anticipated progress of planned upgrades through 2001, based on
the percentage of our customers who will have access to the bandwidth and other
features shown:


<TABLE>
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                                    LESS THAN                     750 MEGAHERTZ    TWO-WAY
                                  550 MEGAHERTZ   550 MEGAHERTZ    OR GREATER     CAPABILITY
                                  -------------   -------------   -------------   ----------
<S>                               <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>
June 30, 1999...................      43.3%           19.1%           37.6%          33.8%
December 31, 1999...............      47.3%           14.5%           38.2%          52.7%
December 31, 2000...............      30.1%           12.5%           57.4%          69.9%
December 31, 2001...............      13.6%           10.4%           76.0%          86.4%
</TABLE>



     We have adopted HFC architecture, as the standard for our ongoing systems
upgrades. The HFC architecture combines the use of fiber optic cable, which can
carry hundreds of video, data and voice channels over extended distances, with
coaxial cable, which requires a more extensive signal amplification in order to
obtain the desired transmission levels for delivering channels. In most systems,
we connect fiber optic cable to individual nodes serving an average of 500 homes
or commercial buildings. We believe that this network design provides high
capacity and superior signal quality, and will enable us to provide the newest
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customers. The primary advantages of HFC architecture over traditional coaxial
cable networks include:

     - increased channel capacity of cable systems;

     - reduced number of amplifiers, which are devices to compensate for signal
       loss caused by coaxial cable, needed to deliver signals from the headend
       to the home, resulting in improved signal quality and reliability;

     - reduced number of homes that need to be connected to an individual node,
       improving the capacity of the network to provide high-speed Internet
       access and reducing the number of households affected by disruptions in
       the network; and

     - sufficient dedicated bandwidth for two-way services, which avoids reverse
       signal interference problems that can otherwise occur when you have two-
       way communication capability.


     The HFC architecture will enable us to offer new and enhanced services,
including:



     - additional channels and tiers;



     - expanded pay-per-view options;



     - high-speed Internet access;



     - wide area networks, which permit a network of computers to be connected
       together beyond an area;



     - point-to-point data services, which can switch data links from one point
       to another; and



     - digital advertising insertion, which is the insertion of local, regional
       and national programming.


     The upgrades will facilitate our new services in two primary ways:

     - Greater bandwidth allows us to send more information through our systems.
       This provides us with the capacity to provide new services in addition to
       our current services. As a result, we will be able to roll out digital
       cable programming in addition to existing analog channels offered to
       customers who do not wish to subscribe to a package of digital services.

     - Enhanced design configured for two-way communication with the customer
       allows us to provide cable Internet services without telephone support
       and other interactive services, such as an interactive program guide,
       impulse pay-per-view, video-on-demand and Wink, that cannot be offered
       without upgrading the bandwidth capacity of our systems.

     This HFC architecture will also position us to offer cable telephony
services in the future, using either Internet protocol technology or
switch-based technology, another method of linking communications.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS


     Providing a high level of service to our customers has been a central
driver of our historical success. Our emphasis on system reliability,
engineering support and superior customer satisfaction is key to our management
philosophy. In support of our commitment to customer satisfaction, we operate a
24-hour customer service hotline in most systems and offer on-time installation
and service guarantees. It is our policy that if an installer is late for a
scheduled appointment the customer receives free installation, and if a service
technician is late for a service call the customer receives a $20 credit.



     As of June 30, 1999, we maintained eight call centers located in our seven
regions, which are responsible for handling call volume for more than 55% of our
customers. They are staffed with dedicated personnel who provide service to our
customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We believe operating regional call
centers allows us to provide "localized" service, which also reduces overhead
costs and improves customer service. We have invested significantly in both
personnel and equipment to ensure that these call centers are professionally
managed and employ state-of-the-art technology. We also maintain approximately
170 field offices, and employ approximately 1,200 customer service
representatives throughout the systems. Our customer service representatives
receive extensive training to develop customer contact skills and product
knowledge critical to successful sales and high rates of customer retention. We
have approximately 2,300 technical employees who are encouraged to enroll in
courses and attend regularly scheduled on-site seminars conducted by equipment
manufacturers to keep pace with the latest technological developments in the
cable television industry. We utilize surveys, focus groups and other research
tools as part of our efforts to determine and respond to customer needs. We
believe that all of this improves the overall quality of our services and the
reliability of our systems, resulting in fewer service calls from customers.


     We are also committed to fostering strong community relations in the towns
and cities our systems serve. We support many local charities and community
causes in various ways, including marketing promotions to raise money and
supplies for persons in need, and in-kind donations that include production
services and free air-time on major cable networks. Recent charity affiliations
include campaigns for "Toys for Tots," United Way, local theatre, children's
museums, local food banks and volunteer fire and ambulance corps. We also
participate in the "Cable in the Classroom" program, whereby cable television
companies throughout the United States provide schools with free cable
television service. In addition, we install and provide free basic cable service
to public schools, government buildings and non-profit hospitals in many of the
communities in which we operate. We also provide free cable modems and high-
speed Internet access to schools and public libraries in our franchise areas. We
place a special emphasis on education, and regularly award scholarships to
employees who intend to pursue courses of study in the communications field.

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SALES AND MARKETING

     PERSONNEL RESOURCES.   We have a centralized team responsible for
coordinating the marketing efforts of our individual systems. For most of our
systems with over 30,000 customers we have a dedicated marketing manager, while
smaller systems are handled regionally. We believe our success in marketing
comes in large part from new and innovative ideas and from good interaction
between our corporate office, which handles programs and administration, and our
field offices, which implement the various programs. We are also continually
monitoring the regulatory arena, customer perception, competition, pricing and
product preferences to increase our responsiveness to our customer base. Our
customer service representatives are given the incentive to use their daily
contacts with customers as opportunities to sell our new service offerings.

     MARKETING STRATEGY.   Our long-term marketing objective is to increase cash
flow through deeper market penetration and growth in revenue per household. To
achieve this objective and to position our service as an indispensable consumer
service, we are pursuing the following strategies:

     - increase the number of rooms per household with cable;

     - introduce new cable products and services;

     - design product offerings to enable greater opportunity for customer
       choices;

     - utilize "tiered" packaging strategies to promote the sale of premium
       services and niche programming;

     - offer our customers more value through discounted bundling of products;


     - increase the number of residential consumers who use our set-top box,
       which enables them to obtain advanced digital services such as a greater
       number of television stations and interactive services.


     - target households based on demographic data;

     - develop specialized programs to attract former customers, households that
       have never subscribed and illegal users of the service; and

     - employ Charter branding of products to promote customer awareness and
       loyalty.

     We have innovative marketing programs which utilize market research on
selected systems, compare the data to national research and tailor marketing
programs for individual markets. We gather detailed customer information through
our regional marketing representatives and use the Claritas geodemographic data
program and consulting services to create unique packages of services and
marketing programs. These marketing efforts and the follow-up analysis provide
consumer information down to the city block or

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suburban subdivision level, which allows us to create very targeted marketing
programs.

     We seek to maximize our revenue per customer through the use of "tiered"
packaging strategies to market premium services and to develop and promote niche
programming services.

     We regularly use targeted direct mail campaigns to sell these tiers and
services to our existing customer base. We are developing an in-depth profile
database that goes beyond existing and former customers to include all homes
passed. This database information is expected to improve our targeted direct
marketing efforts, bringing us closer toward our objective of increasing total
customers as well as sales per customer for both new and existing customers. For
example, using customer profile data currently available, we are able to
identify customers who have children under a specified age and do not currently
subscribe to The Disney Channel. We then target our marketing efforts with
respect to The Disney Channel to those households. In 1998, we were chosen by
Claritas Corporation, sponsor of a national marketing competition across all
industries, as the first place winner in their media division, which includes
cable systems operations, telecommunications and newspapers, for our national
segmenting and targeted marketing program.

     Our marketing professionals have also received numerous industry awards
within the last two years, including the Cable and Telecommunication Association
of Marketers' awards for consumer research and best advertising and marketing
programs.

     In 1998, we introduced a new package of premium services. Customers receive
a substantial discount on bundled premium services of HBO, Showtime, Cinemax and
The Movie Channel. We were able to negotiate favorable terms with premium
networks, which allowed minimal impact on margins and provided substantial
volume incentives to grow the premium category. The MVP package has increased
our premium household penetration, premium revenue and cash flow. As a result of
this package, HBO recognized us as a top performing customer. We are currently
introducing this same premium strategy in the systems we have recently acquired.

     We expect to continue to invest significant amounts of time, effort and
financial resources in the marketing and promotion of new and existing services.
To increase customer penetration and increase the level of services used by our
customers, we use a coordinated array of marketing techniques, including door-
to-door solicitation, telemarketing, media advertising and direct mail
solicitation. We believe we have one of the cable television industry's highest
success rates in attracting and retaining customers who have never before
subscribed to cable television. Historically, these "nevers" are the most
difficult customers to attract and retain.

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PROGRAMMING SUPPLY

     GENERAL.   We believe that offering a wide variety of conveniently
scheduled programming is an important factor influencing a customer's decision
to subscribe to and retain our cable services. We devote considerable resources
to obtaining access to a wide range of programming that we believe will appeal
to both existing and potential customers of basic and premium services. We rely
on extensive market research, customer demographics and local programming
preferences to determine channel offerings in each of our markets. See "-- Sales
and Marketing".


     PROGRAMMING SOURCES.   We obtain basic and premium programming from a
number of suppliers, usually pursuant to a written contract. As of June 30,
1999, we obtain approximately 64% of our programming through contracts entered
into directly with a programming supplier. We obtain the rest of our programming
through TeleSynergy, Inc., which offers its partners contract benefits in buying
programming by virtue of volume discounts available to a larger buying base.
Programming tends to be made available to us for a flat fee per customer.
However, some channels are available without cost to us. In connection with the
launch of a new channel, we may receive a distribution fee to support the
channel launch, a portion of which is applied to marketing expenses associated
with the channel launch. The amounts we receive in distribution fees are not
significant.


     Our programming contracts generally continue for a fixed period of time,
usually from three to ten years. Although longer contract terms are available,
we prefer to limit contracts to three years so that we retain flexibility to
change programming and include new channels as they become available. Some
program suppliers offer marketing support or volume discount pricing structures.
Some of our programming agreements with premium service suppliers offer cost
incentives under which premium service unit prices decline as certain premium
service growth thresholds are met.


     For home shopping channels, we may receive a percentage of the amount spent
in home shopping purchases by our customers on channels we carry. In 1998, these
revenues totalled approximately $220,000.


     PROGRAMMING COSTS.   Our cable programming costs have increased in recent
years and are expected to continue to increase due to factors including:

     - system acquisitions;

     - additional programming being provided to customers;

     - increased cost to produce or purchase cable programming; and

     - inflationary increases.

In every year we have operated, our costs to acquire programming have exceeded
customary inflationary and cost-of-living type increases. Sports programming
costs have increased significantly over the past several years. In

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addition, contracts to purchase sports programming sometimes contain built-in
cost increases for programming added during the term of the contract which we
may or may not have the option to add to our service offerings.


     Under rate regulation of the Federal Communications Commission, cable
operators may increase their rates to customers to cover increased costs for
programming, subject to certain limitations. See "Regulation and Legislation".
We now contract through TeleSynergy for approximately 36% of our programming. We
believe our partnership in TeleSynergy limited increases in our programming
costs relative to what the increases would otherwise have been. However, given
our increased size and purchasing ability, the effect may not be material. This
is because some programming suppliers offer advantageous pricing terms to cable
operators whose number of customers exceeds thresholds established by such
programming suppliers. Our increase in size as a result of our merger with
Marcus Holdings and our recent and pending acquisitions should provide increased
bargaining power, whether or not through TeleSynergy, resulting in an ability to
limit increases in programming costs. In addition, upon the close of the
InterMedia, Falcon and Bresnan acquisitions, the InterMedia, Falcon and Bresnan
cable systems will no longer be able to obtain certain of their programming
services through affiliates of AT&T/BIS, formerly TCI. We expect that the impact
of any programming cost increases associated with the termination of these
arrangements will be more than offset by cost savings generated from our other
recent and pending acquisitions. Management believes it will, as a general
matter, be able to pass increases in its programming costs through to customers,
although we cannot assure you that it will be possible.


RATES


     Pursuant to the Federal Communications Commission's rules, we have set
rates for cable-related equipment, such as converter boxes and remote control
devices, and installation services. These rates are based on actual costs plus a
11.25% rate of return. We have unbundled these charges from the charges for the
provision of cable service.



     Rates charged to customers vary based on the market served and service
selected, and are typically adjusted on an annual basis. As of June 30, 1999,
the average monthly fee was $10.59 for basic service and $19.16 for expanded
basic service. Regulation of the expanded basic service was eliminated by
federal law as of March 31, 1999 and such rates are now based on market
conditions. A one-time installation fee, which may be waived in part during
certain promotional periods, is charged to new customers. We believe our rate
practices are in accordance with Federal Communications Commission Guidelines
and are consistent with those prevailing in the industry generally. See
"Regulation and Legislation".


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THEFT PROTECTION

     The unauthorized tapping of cable plant and the unauthorized receipt of
programming using cable converters purchased through unauthorized sources are
problems which continue to challenge the entire cable industry. We have adopted
specific measures to combat the unauthorized use of our plant to receive
programming. For instance, in several of our regions, we have instituted a
"perpetual audit" whereby each technician is required to check at least four
other nearby residences during each service call to determine if there are any
obvious signs of piracy, namely, a drop line leading from the main cable line
into other homes. Addresses where the technician observes drop lines are then
checked against our customer billing records. If the address is not found in the
billing records, a sales representative calls on the unauthorized user to
correct the "billing discrepancy" and persuade the user to become a formal
customer. In our experience, approximately 25% of unauthorized users who are
solicited in this manner become customers. Billing records are then closely
monitored to guard against these new customers reverting to their status as
unauthorized users. Unauthorized users who do not convert are promptly
disconnected and, in certain instances, flagrant violators are referred for
prosecution. In addition, we have prosecuted individuals who have sold cable
converters programmed to receive our signals without proper authorization.

FRANCHISES


     As of June 30, 1999, our systems operated pursuant to an aggregate of 1,247
franchises, permits and similar authorizations issued by local and state
governmental authorities. As of June 30, 1999, on a pro forma basis, we held
approximately 4,250 franchises in the aggregate. Each franchise is awarded by a
governmental authority and is usually not transferable unless the granting
governmental authority consents. Most franchises are subject to termination
proceedings in the event of a material breach. In addition, most franchises
require us to pay the granting authority a franchise fee of up to 5.0% of gross
revenues generated by cable television services under the franchise (i.e., the
maximum amount that may be charged under the Communications Act).


     Our franchises have terms which range from 4 years to more than 32 years.
Prior to the scheduled expiration of most franchises, we initiate renewal
proceedings with the granting authorities. This process usually takes three
years but can take a longer period of time and often involves substantial
expense. The Communications Act provides for an orderly franchise renewal
process in which granting authorities may not unreasonably withhold renewals. If
a renewal is withheld and the granting authority takes over operation of the
affected cable system or awards it to another party, the granting authority must
pay the existing cable operator the "fair market value" of the system. The
Communications Act also established comprehensive renewal procedures requiring
that an incumbent franchisee's renewal application be evaluated on its own merit
and not as part of a comparative process with competing applications. In
connection with the

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franchise renewal process, many governmental authorities require the cable
operator make certain commitments, such as technological upgrades to the system,
which may require substantial capital expenditures. We cannot assure you,
however, that any particular franchise will be renewed or that it can be renewed
on commercially favorable terms. Our failure to obtain renewals of our
franchises, especially those in major metropolitan areas where we have the most
customers, would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of
operations and financial condition. See "Risk Factors -- Regulatory and
Legislative Matters". The following table summarizes our systems' franchises by
year of expiration, and approximate number of basic customers as of June 30,
1999 and does not reflect pending acquisitions or acquisitions closed since that
date.



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      PERCENTAGE                   PERCENTAGE
                                        NUMBER OF      OF TOTAL     TOTAL BASIC     OF TOTAL
YEAR OF FRANCHISE EXPIRATION            FRANCHISES    FRANCHISES     CUSTOMERS     CUSTOMERS
- ----------------------------            ----------    ----------    -----------    ----------
<S>                                     <C>           <C>           <C>            <C>
Prior to December 31, 1999............      109            9%          275,000         10%
2000 to 2002..........................      239           19%          608,000         22%
2003 to 2005..........................      267           21%          525,000         19%
2006 or after.........................      632           51%        1,326,000         49%
                                          -----          ---         ---------        ---
     Total............................    1,247          100%        2,734,000        100%
</TABLE>


     Under the 1996 Telecom Act, cable operators are not required to obtain
franchises in order to provide telecommunications services, and granting
authorities are prohibited from limiting, restricting or conditioning the
provision of such services. In addition, granting authorities may not require a
cable operator to provide telecommunications services or facilities, other than
institutional networks, as a condition of an initial franchise grant, a
franchise renewal, or a franchise transfer. The 1996 Telecom Act also limits
franchise fees to an operator's cable-related revenues and clarifies that they
do not apply to revenues that a cable operator derives from providing new
telecommunications services.

     We believe our relations with the franchising authorities under which our
systems are operated are generally good. Substantially all of the material
franchises relating to our systems which are eligible for renewal have been
renewed or extended at or prior to their stated expiration dates.

COMPETITION

     We face competition in the areas of price, service offerings, and service
reliability. We compete with other providers of television signals and other
sources of home entertainment. In addition, as we expand into additional
services such as Internet access, interactive services and telephony, we will
face competition from other providers of each type of service. See "Risk
Factors -- We operate in a very competitive business environment which could
adversely affect our business and operations".

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     To date, we believe that we have not lost a significant number of
customers, or a significant amount of revenue, to our competitors' systems.
However, competition from other providers of the technologies we expect to offer
in the future may have a negative impact on our business in the future.

     Through mergers such as the recent merger of Tele-Communications, Inc. and
AT&T, customers will come to expect a variety of services from a single
provider. While the TCI/AT&T merger has no direct or immediate impact on our
business, it encourages providers of cable and telecommunications services to
expand their service offerings. It also encourages consolidation in the cable
industry as cable operators recognize the competitive benefits of a large
customer base and expanded financial resources.

     Key competitors today include:

     - BROADCAST TELEVISION.   Cable television has long competed with broadcast
television, which consists of television signals that the viewer is able to
receive without charge using a traditional "off-air" antenna. The extent of such
competition is dependent upon the quality and quantity of broadcast signals
available through "off-air" reception compared to the services provided by the
local cable system. The recent licensing of digital spectrum by the Federal
Communications Commission will provide incumbent television licenses with the
ability to deliver high definition television pictures and multiple
digital-quality program streams, as well as advanced digital services such as
subscription video.

     - DBS.   Direct broadcast satellite, known as DBS, has emerged as
significant competition to cable systems. The DBS industry has grown rapidly
over the last several years, far exceeding the growth rate of the cable
television industry, and now serves approximately 10 million subscribers
nationwide. DBS service allows the subscriber to receive video services directly
via satellite using a relatively small dish antenna. Moreover, video compression
technology allows DBS providers to offer more than 100 digital channels, thereby
surpassing the typical cable system. DBS, however, is limited in the local
programming it can provide because of the current capacity limitations of
satellite technology. In addition, existing copyright rules restrict the ability
of DBS providers to offer local broadcast programming. Congress is now
considering legislation that would remove these legal obstacles. After recent
mergers, the two primary DBS providers are DIRECTV and EchoStar Communications
Corporation. America Online Inc., the nation's leading provider of Internet
services has recently announced a plan to invest $1.5 billion in Hughes
Electronics Corp., DIRECTV, Inc.'s parent company, and these companies intend to
jointly market America Online's prospective Internet television service to
DIRECTV's DBS customers.

     - DSL.   The deployment of digital subscriber line technology, known as
DSL, will allow Internet access to subscribers at data transmission speeds
greater than those of modems over conventional telephone lines. Several
telephone companies and other companies are introducing DSL service. The

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Federal Communications Commission has initiated an administrative proceeding to
consider its authority and the possibility of rules to facilitate the deployment
of advanced communications services, including high speed broadband services and
interactive online Internet services. We are unable to predict the ultimate
outcome of any Federal Communications Commission proceeding, the likelihood of
success of the Internet access offered by our competitors or the impact on our
business and operations of these competitive ventures.

     - TRADITIONAL OVERBUILDS.   Cable television systems are operated under
non-exclusive franchises granted by local authorities. More than one cable
system may legally be built in the same area. Although still relatively
uncommon, it is possible that a franchising authority might grant a second
franchise to another cable operator and that franchise might contain terms and
conditions more favorable than those afforded us. In addition, entities willing
to establish an open video system, under which they offer unaffiliated
programmers non-discriminatory access to a portion of the system's cable system
may be able to avoid local franchising requirements. Well financed businesses
from outside the cable industry, such as the public utilities which already
possess fiber optic and other transmission lines in the areas they serve may
over time become competitors. There has been a recent increase in the number of
cities that have constructed their own cable systems, in a manner similar to
city-provided utility services. Constructing a competing cable system is a
capital intensive process which involves a high degree of risk. We believe that
in order to be successful, a competitor's overbuild would need to be able to
serve the homes and businesses in the overbuilt area on a more cost-effective
basis than us. Any such overbuild operation would require either significant
access to capital or access to facilities already in place that are capable of
delivering cable television programming.

     We are aware of overbuild situations in six of our systems located in
Newnan, Columbus and West Point, Georgia; Barron, Wisconsin; and Lanett and
Valley, Alabama. Approximately 44,000 basic customers, approximately 1.6% of our
total basic customers, are passed by these overbuilds. Additionally, we have
been notified that franchises have been awarded, and present potential overbuild
situations, in four of our systems located in Southlake, Roanoke and Keller,
Texas and Willimantic, Connecticut. These potential overbuild areas service an
aggregate of approximately 45,000 basic customers or approximately 1.6% of our
total basic customers. In response to such overbuilds, these systems have been
designated priorities for the upgrade of cable plant and the launch of new and
enhanced services. We have upgraded each of these systems to at least 750
megahertz two-way HFC architecture, with the exceptions of our systems in
Columbus, Georgia, and Willimantic, Connecticut. Upgrades to at least 750
megahertz two-way HFC architecture with respect to these two systems are
expected to be completed by December 31, 2000 and December 31, 2001,
respectively.

     - TELEPHONE COMPANIES AND UTILITIES.   The competitive environment has been
significantly affected by both technological developments and regulatory

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changes enacted in The Telecommunications Act of 1996, which were designed to
enhance competition in the cable television and local telephone markets. Federal
cross-ownership restrictions historically limited entry by local telephone
companies into the cable television business. The 1996 Telecom Act modified this
cross-ownership restriction, making it possible for local exchange carriers who
have considerable resources to provide a wide variety of video services
competitive with services offered by cable systems.

     As we expand our offerings to include Internet and other telecommunications
services, we will be subject to competition from other telecommunications
providers. The telecommunications industry is highly competitive and includes
competitors with greater financial and personnel resources, who have brand name
recognition and long-standing relationships with regulatory authorities.
Moreover, mergers, joint ventures and alliances among franchise, wireless or
private cable television operators, local exchange carriers and others may
result in providers capable of offering cable television, Internet, and
telecommunications services in direct competition with us.

     Several telephone companies have obtained or are seeking cable television
franchises from local governmental authorities and are constructing cable
systems. Cross-subsidization by local exchange carriers of video and telephony
services poses a strategic advantage over cable operators seeking to compete
with local exchange carriers that provide video services. Some local exchange
carriers may choose to make broadband services available under the open video
regulatory framework of the Federal Communications Commission. In addition,
local exchange carriers provide facilities for the transmission and distribution
of voice and data services, including Internet services, in competition with our
existing or potential interactive services ventures and businesses, including
Internet service, as well as data and other non-video services. We cannot
predict the likelihood of success of the broadband services offered by our
competitors or the impact on us of such competitive ventures. The entry of
telephone companies as direct competitors in the video marketplace, however, is
likely to become more widespread and could adversely affect the profitability
and valuation of the systems.

     Additionally, we are subject to competition from utilities which possess
fiber optic transmission lines capable of transmitting signals with minimal
signal distortion.

     - SMATV.   Additional competition is posed by satellite master antenna
television systems known as "SMATV systems" serving multiple dwelling units,
referred to in the cable industry as "MDU's", such as condominiums, apartment
complexes, and private residential communities. These private cable systems may
enter into exclusive agreements with such MDUs, which may preclude operators of
franchise systems from serving residents of such private complexes. Such private
cable systems can offer both improved reception of local television stations and
many of the same satellite-delivered program

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services which are offered by cable systems. SMATV systems currently benefit
from operating advantages not available to franchised cable systems, including
fewer regulatory burdens and no requirement to service low density or
economically depressed communities. Exemption from regulation may provide a
competitive advantage to certain of our current and potential competitors.

     - WIRELESS DISTRIBUTION.   Cable television systems also compete with
wireless program distribution services such as multi-channel multipoint
distribution systems or "wireless cable", known as MMDS. MMDS uses low-power
microwave frequencies to transmit television programming over-the-air to paying
customers. Wireless distribution services generally provide many of the
programming services provided by cable systems, and digital compression
technology is likely to increase significantly the channel capacity of their
systems. Both analog and digital MMDS services require unobstructed "line of
sight" transmission paths. While no longer as significant a competitor, analog
MMDS has impacted our customer growth in Riverside and Sacramento, California
and Missoula, Montana. Digital MMDS is a more significant competitor, presenting
potential challenges to us in Los Angeles, California and Atlanta, Georgia.

PROPERTIES

     Our principal physical assets consist of cable television plant and
equipment, including signal receiving, encoding and decoding devices, headend
reception facilities, distribution systems and customer drop equipment for each
of our cable television systems. Our cable television plant and related
equipment are generally attached to utility poles under pole rental agreements
with local public utilities and telephone companies, and in certain locations
are buried in underground ducts or trenches. The physical components of our
cable television systems require maintenance and periodic upgrading to keep pace
with technological advances. We own or lease real property for signal reception
sites and business offices in many of the communities served by our systems and
for our principal executive offices. We own most of our service vehicles.

     Our subsidiaries own the real property housing our regional data center in
Town & Country, Missouri, as well as the regional office for the Northeast
Region in Newtown, Connecticut and additional owned real estate located in
Hickory, North Carolina; Hammond, Louisiana; and West Sacramento and San Luis
Obispo, California. Our subsidiaries lease space for our regional data center
located in Dallas, Texas and additional locations for business offices
throughout our operating regions. Our headend locations are generally located on
owned or leased parcels of land, and we generally own the towers on which our
equipment is located.

     All of our properties and assets are subject to liens securing payment of
indebtedness under the existing credit facilities. We believe that our
properties are in good operating condition and are suitable and adequate for our
business operations.

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EMPLOYEES


     As of the closing of the offering, Charter Communications, Inc. will have
thirteen employees, all of whom are senior management. Pursuant to a services
agreement between Charter Communications, Inc. and Charter Investment, Inc.,
Charter Investment, Inc. will provide Charter Communications, Inc. with the
necessary personnel to manage Charter Communications Holding Company and its
subsidiaries. As of June 30, 1999, Charter Communications Holding Company's
subsidiaries had approximately 4,980 full-time equivalent employees of which 280
were represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. We
believe we have a good relationship with our employees and have never
experienced a work stoppage. See "Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions".


INSURANCE

     We have insurance to cover risks incurred in the ordinary course of
business, including general liability, property coverage, business interruption
and workers' compensation insurance in amounts typical of similar operators in
the cable industry and with reputable insurance providers. As is typical in the
cable industry, we do not insure our underground plant. We believe our insurance
coverage is adequate.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

     We are involved from time to time in routine legal matters incidental to
our business. We believe that the resolution of such matters will not have a
material adverse impact on our financial position or results of operations.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


     We have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration
statement on Form S-1 to register the Class A common stock offered by this
prospectus. This prospectus, which forms a part of the registration statement,
does not contain all the information included in that registration statement.
For further information about us and the Class A common stock offered in this
prospectus, you should refer to the registration statement and its exhibits.
After completion of the offering, we will be required to file annual, quarterly
and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy any document we file
with the SEC at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at Room
1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, and at the SEC's regional
offices at 3475 Lenox Road, N.E., Suite 1000, Atlanta, Georgia 30326-1232.
Copies of such material may be obtained from the Public Reference Section of the
SEC at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates. You
can also review such material by accessing the SEC's Internet web site at
http:// www.sec.gov. This site contains reports, proxy and information
statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with
the SEC.


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     We intend to furnish to each holder of our Class A common stock annual
reports containing audited financial statements and quarterly reports containing
unaudited financial information for the first three quarters of each fiscal
year. We will also furnish to each holder of our Class A common stock such other
reports as may be required by law.

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                           REGULATION AND LEGISLATION

     The following summary addresses the key regulatory developments and
legislation affecting the cable television industry.

     The operation of a cable system is extensively regulated by the Federal
Communications Commission, some state governments and most local governments.
The 1996 Telecom Act has altered the regulatory structure governing the nation's
communications providers. It removes barriers to competition in both the cable
television market and the local telephone market. Among other things, it also
reduces the scope of cable rate regulation and encourages additional competition
in the video programming industry by allowing local telephone companies to
provide video programming in their own telephone service areas.

     The 1996 Telecom Act requires the Federal Communications Commission to
undertake a host of implementing rulemakings. Moreover, Congress and the Federal
Communications Commission have frequently revisited the subject of cable
regulation. Future legislative and regulatory changes could adversely affect our
operations, and there have been calls in Congress and at the Federal
Communications Commission to maintain or even tighten cable regulation in the
absence of widespread effective competition.

     CABLE RATE REGULATION.   The 1992 Cable Act imposed an extensive rate
regulation regime on the cable television industry, which limited the ability of
cable companies to increase subscriber fees. Under that regime, all cable
systems are subject to rate regulation, unless they face "effective competition"
in their local franchise area. Federal law now defines "effective competition"
on a community-specific basis as requiring satisfaction of conditions rarely
satisfied in the current marketplace.

     Although the Federal Communications Commission has established the
underlying regulatory scheme, local government units, commonly referred to as
local franchising authorities, are primarily responsible for administering the
regulation of the lowest level of cable -- the basic service tier, which
typically contains local broadcast stations and public, educational, and
government access channels. Before a local franchising authority begins basic
service rate regulation, it must certify to the Federal Communications
Commission that it will follow applicable federal rules. Many local franchising
authorities have voluntarily declined to exercise their authority to regulate
basic service rates. Local franchising authorities also have primary
responsibility for regulating cable equipment rates. Under federal law, charges
for various types of cable equipment must be unbundled from each other and from
monthly charges for programming services.

     As of June 30, 1999, approximately 21% of our local franchising authorities
were certified to regulate basic tier rates. The 1992 Cable Act permits
communities to certify and regulate rates at any time, so that it is possible
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additional localities served by the systems may choose to certify and regulate
rates in the future.

     The Federal Communications Commission itself directly administers rate
regulation of cable programming service tiers, which is expanded basic
programming offering more services than basic programming, which typically
contain satellite-delivered programming. Under the 1996 Telecom Act, the Federal
Communications Commission can regulate cable programming service tier rates only
if a local franchising authority first receives at least two rate complaints
from local subscribers and then files a formal complaint with the Federal
Communications Commission. When new cable programming service tier rate
complaints are filed, the Federal Communications Commission considers only
whether the incremental increase is justified and it will not reduce the
previously established cable programming service tier rate. We currently have
rate complaints relating to approximately 240,000 subscribers pending at the
Federal Communications Commission. Significantly, the Federal Communications
Commission's authority to regulate cable programming service tier rates expired
on March 31, 1999. The Federal Communications Commission has taken the position
that it will still adjudicate cable programming service tier complaints filed
after this sunset date, but no later than 180 days after the last cable
programming service tier rate increase imposed prior to March 31, 1999, and will
strictly limit its review, and possibly refund orders, to the time period
predating the sunset date. We do not believe any adjudications regarding these
pre-sunset complaints will have a material adverse effect on our business. The
elimination of cable programming service tier regulation, which is the rate
regulation of a particular level of packaged programming services, typically
referring to the expanded basic level of service, on a prospective basis affords
us substantially greater pricing flexibility.

     Under the rate regulations of the Federal Communication Commission, most
cable systems were required to reduce their basic service tier and cable
programming service tier rates in 1993 and 1994, and have since had their rate
increases governed by a complicated price cap scheme that allows for the
recovery of inflation and certain increased costs, as well as providing some
incentive for expanding channel carriage. The Federal Communications Commission
has modified its rate adjustment regulations to allow for annual rate increases
and to minimize previous problems associated with regulatory lag. Operators also
have the opportunity to bypass this "benchmark" regulatory scheme in favor of
traditional "cost-of-service" regulation in cases where the latter methodology
appears favorable. Cost of service regulation is a traditional form of rate
regulation, under which a utility is allowed to recover its costs of providing
the regulated service, plus a reasonable profit. The Federal Communications
Commission and Congress have provided various forms of rate relief for smaller
cable systems owned by smaller operations. Premium cable services offered on a
per-channel or per-program basis remain unregulated, as do affirmatively
marketed packages consisting entirely of new programming

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product. However, federal law requires that the basic service tier be offered to
all cable subscribers and limits the ability of operators to require purchase of
any cable programming service tier if a customer seeks to purchase premium
services offered on a per-channel or per-program basis, subject to a technology
exception which sunsets in 2002.


     As noted above, Federal Communications Commission regulation of cable
programming service tier rates for all systems, regardless of size, sunset
pursuant to the 1996 Telecom Act on March 31, 1999. Certain legislators,
however, have called for new rate regulations if unregulated cost rates increase
dramatically. The 1996 Telecom Act also relaxes existing "uniform rate"
requirements by specifying that uniform rate requirements do not apply where the
operator faces "effective competition," and by exempting bulk discounts to
multiple dwelling units, although complaints about predatory pricing still may
be made to the Federal Communications Commission.


     CABLE ENTRY INTO TELECOMMUNICATIONS.   The 1996 Telecom Act creates a more
favorable environment for us to provide telecommunication services beyond
traditional video delivery. It provides that no state or local laws or
regulations may prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting any entity from
providing any interstate or intrastate telecommunications service. A cable
operator is authorized under the 1996 Telecom Act to provide telecommunication
services without obtaining a separate local franchise. States are authorized,
however, to impose "competitively neutral" requirements regarding universal
service, public safety and welfare, service quality, and consumer protection.
State and local governments also retain their authority to manage the public
rights-of-way and may require reasonable, competitively neutral compensation for
management of the public rights-of-way when cable operators provide
telecommunications service. The favorable pole attachment rates afforded cable
operators under federal law can be gradually increased by utility companies
owning the poles, beginning in 2001, if the operator provides telecommunications
service, as well as cable service, over its plant. The Federal Communications
Commission recently clarified that a cable operator's favorable pole rates are
not endangered by the provision of Internet access.

     Cable entry into telecommunications will be affected by the regulatory
landscape now being developed by the Federal Communications Commission and state
regulators. One critical component of the 1996 Telecom Act to facilitate the
entry of new telecommunications providers, including cable operators, is the
interconnection obligation imposed on all telecommunications carriers. In July
1997, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated certain aspects of the Federal
Communications Commission initial interconnection order but most of that
decision was reversed by the U.S. Supreme Court in January 1999. The Supreme
Court effectively upheld most of the Federal Communications Commission
interconnection regulations. Although these regulations should enable new
telecommunications entrants to reach viable interconnection agreements with
incumbent carriers, many issues, including whether the Federal

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Communications Commission ultimately can mandate that incumbent carriers make
available specific network elements, remains subject to further Federal
Communications Commission review. Aggressive regulation by the Federal
Communications Commission in this area, if upheld by the courts, would make it
easier for us to provide telecommunications service.

     INTERNET SERVICE.   Although there is at present no significant federal
regulation of cable system delivery of Internet services, and the Federal
Communications Commission recently issued a report to Congress finding no
immediate need to impose such regulation, this situation may change as cable
systems expand their broadband delivery of Internet services. In particular,
proposals have been advanced at the Federal Communications Commission and
Congress that would require cable operators to provide access to unaffiliated
Internet service providers and online service providers. Certain Internet
service providers also are attempting to use existing modes of access that are
commercially leased to gain access to cable system delivery. A petition on this
issue is now pending before the Federal Communications Commission. Finally, some
local franchising authorities are considering the imposition of mandatory
Internet access requirements as part of cable franchise renewals or transfers. A
federal district court in Portland, Oregon recently upheld the legal ability of
local franchising authority to impose such conditions, but an appeal has been
filed. Other local authorities have imposed or may impose mandatory Internet
access requirements on cable operators. These developments could, if they become
widespread, burden the capacity of cable systems and complicate our own plans
for providing Internet service.

     TELEPHONE COMPANY ENTRY INTO CABLE TELEVISION.   The 1996 Telecom Act
allows telephone companies to compete directly with cable operators by repealing
the historic telephone company/cable cross-ownership ban. Local exchange
carriers, including the regional telephone companies, can now compete with cable
operators both inside and outside their telephone service areas with certain
regulatory safeguards. Because of their resources, local exchange carriers could
be formidable competitors to traditional cable operators, and certain local
exchange carriers have begun offering cable service.

     Various local exchange carriers currently are seeking to provide video
programming services within their telephone service areas through a variety of
distribution methods, including both the deployment of broadband wire facilities
and the use of wireless transmission.

     Under the 1996 Telecom Act, local exchange carriers or any other cable
competitor providing video programming to subscribers through broadband wire
should be regulated as a traditional cable operator, subject to local
franchising and federal regulatory requirements, unless the local exchange
carrier or other cable competitor elects to deploy its broadband plant as an
open video system. To qualify for favorable open video system status, the
competitor must reserve two-thirds of the system's activated channels for
unaffiliated entities. The Fifth

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Circuit Court of Appeals recently reversed certain of the Federal Communications
Commission's open video system rules, including its preemption of local
franchising. That decision may be subject to further appeal. It is unclear what
effect this ruling will have on the entities pursuing open video system
operation.

     Although local exchange carriers and cable operators can now expand their
offerings across traditional service boundaries, the general prohibition remains
on local exchange carrier buyouts of co-located cable systems. Co-located cable
systems are cable systems serving an overlapping territory. Cable operator
buyouts of co-located local exchange carrier systems, and joint ventures between
cable operators and local exchange carriers in the same market. The 1996 Telecom
Act provides a few limited exceptions to this buyout prohibition, including a
carefully circumscribed "rural exemption." The 1996 Telecom Act also provides
the Federal Communications Commission with the limited authority to grant
waivers of the buyout prohibition.

     ELECTRIC UTILITY ENTRY INTO TELECOMMUNICATIONS/CABLE TELEVISION.   The 1996
Telecom Act provides that registered utility holding companies and subsidiaries
may provide telecommunications services, including cable television,
notwithstanding the Public Utility Holding Company Act. Electric utilities must
establish separate subsidiaries, known as "exempt telecommunications companies"
and must apply to the Federal Communications Commission for operating authority.
Like telephone companies, electric utilities have substantial resources at their
disposal, and could be formidable competitors to traditional cable systems.
Several such utilities have been granted broad authority by the Federal
Communications Commission to engage in activities which could include the
provision of video programming.

     ADDITIONAL OWNERSHIP RESTRICTIONS.   The 1996 Telecom Act eliminates
statutory restrictions on broadcast/cable cross-ownership, including broadcast
network/cable restrictions, but leaves in place existing Federal Communications
Commission regulations prohibiting local cross-ownership between co-located
television stations and cable systems.

     Pursuant to the 1992 Cable Act, the Federal Communications Commission
adopted rules precluding a cable system from devoting more than 40% of its
activated channel capacity to the carriage of affiliated national video program
services. Although the 1992 Cable Act also precluded any cable operator from
serving more than 30% of all U.S. domestic cable subscribers, this provision has
been stayed pending further judicial review and Federal Communications
Commission rulemaking.

     MUST CARRY/RETRANSMISSION CONSENT.   The 1992 Cable Act contains broadcast
signal carriage requirements. Broadcast signal carriage is the transmission of
broadcast television signals over a cable system to cable customers. These
requirements, among other things, allow local commercial television broadcast
stations to elect once every three years between a "must carry" status or a
"retransmission consent" status. Less popular stations

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typically elect must carry, which is the broadcast signal carriage requirement
that allows local commercial television broadcast stations to require a cable
system to carry the station. More popular stations, such as those affiliated
with a national network, typically elect retransmission consent which is the
broadcast signal carriage requirement that allows local commercial television
broadcast stations to negotiate for payments for granting permission to the
cable operator to carry the stations. Must carry requests can dilute the appeal
of a cable system's programming offerings because a cable system with limited
channel capacity may be required to forego carriage of popular channels in favor
of less popular broadcast stations electing must carry. Retransmission consent
demands may require substantial payments or other concessions. Either option has
a potentially adverse effect on our business. The burden associated with must
carry may increase substantially if broadcasters proceed with planned conversion
to digital transmission and the Federal Communications Commission determines
that cable systems must carry all analog and digital broadcasts in their
entirety. This burden would reduce capacity available for more popular video
programming and new internet and telecommunication offerings. A rulemaking is
now pending at the Federal Communications Commission regarding the imposition of
dual digital and analog must carry.

     ACCESS CHANNELS.   Local franchising authorities can include franchise
provisions requiring cable operators to set aside certain channels for public,
educational and governmental access programming. Federal law also requires cable
systems to designate a portion of their channel capacity, up to 15% in some
cases, for commercial leased access by unaffiliated third parties. The Federal
Communications Commission has adopted rules regulating the terms, conditions and
maximum rates a cable operator may charge for commercial leased access use. We
believe that requests for commercial leased access carriages have been
relatively limited. A new request has been forwarded to the Federal
Communications Commission, however, requesting that unaffiliated Internet
service providers be found eligible for commercial leased access. Although we do
not believe such use is in accord with the governing statute, a contrary ruling
could lead to substantial leased activity by Internet service providers and
disrupt our own plans for Internet service.

     ACCESS TO PROGRAMMING.   To spur the development of independent cable
programmers and competition to incumbent cable operators, the 1992 Cable Act
imposed restrictions on the dealings between cable operators and cable
programmers. Of special significance from a competitive business posture, the
1992 Cable Act precludes video programmers affiliated with cable companies from
favoring their cable operators over new competitors and requires such
programmers to sell their programming to other multichannel video distributors.
This provision limits the ability of vertically integrated cable programmers to
offer exclusive programming arrangements to cable companies. Recently, there has
been increased interest in further restricting the marketing practices of cable
programmers, including subjecting programmers who are not affiliated with cable

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operators to all of the existing program access requirements, and subjecting
terrestrially delivered programming to the program access requirements.
Terrestrially delivered programming is programming delivered other than by
satellite. These changes should not have a dramatic impact on us, but would
limit potential competitive advantages we now enjoy.

     INSIDE WIRING; SUBSCRIBER ACCESS.   In an order issued in 1997, the Federal
Communications Commission established rules that require an incumbent cable
operator upon expiration of a multiple dwelling unit service contract to sell,
abandon, or remove "home run" wiring that was installed by the cable operator in
a multiple dwelling unit building. These inside wiring rules are expected to
assist building owners in their attempts to replace existing cable operators
with new programming providers who are willing to pay the building owner a
higher fee, where such a fee is permissible. The Federal Communications
Commission has also proposed abrogating all exclusive multiple dwelling unit
service agreements held by incumbent operators, but allowing such contracts when
held by new entrants. In another proceeding, the Federal Communications
Commission has preempted restrictions on the deployment of private antenna on
rental property within the exclusive use of a tenant, such as balconies and
patios. This Federal Communications Commission ruling may limit the extent to
which we along with multiple dwelling unit owners may enforce certain aspects of
multiple dwelling unit agreements which otherwise prohibit, for example,
placement of digital broadcast satellite receiver antennae in multiple dwelling
unit areas under the exclusive occupancy of a renter. These developments may
make it even more difficult for us to provide service in multiple dwelling unit
complexes.

     OTHER REGULATIONS OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION.   In addition
to the Federal Communications Commission regulations noted above, there are
other regulations of the Federal Communications Commission covering such areas
as:

     - equal employment opportunity,

     - subscriber privacy,

     - programming practices, including, among other things,

         (1) syndicated program exclusivity, which is a Federal Communications
             Commission rule which requires a cable system to delete particular
             programming offered by a distant broadcast signal carried on the
             system which duplicates the programming for which a local broadcast
             station has secured exclusive distribution rights,

         (2) network program nonduplication,

         (3) local sports blackouts,

         (4) indecent programming,

         (5) lottery programming,

         (6) political programming,

         (7) sponsorship identification,

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         (8) children's programming advertisements, and

         (9) closed captioning,

     - registration of cable systems and facilities licensing,

     - maintenance of various records and public inspection files,

     - aeronautical frequency usage,

     - lockbox availability,

     - antenna structure notification,

     - tower marking and lighting,

     - consumer protection and customer service standards,

     - technical standards,

     - consumer electronics equipment compatibility, and

     - emergency alert systems.

     The Federal Communications Commission recently ruled that cable customers
must be allowed to purchase cable converters from third parties and established
a multi-year phase-in during which security functions, which would remain in the
operator's exclusive control, would be unbundled from basic converter functions,
which could then be satisfied by third party vendors. The Federal Communications
Commission has the authority to enforce its regulations through the imposition
of substantial fines, the issuance of cease and desist orders and/or the
imposition of other administrative sanctions, such as the revocation of Federal
Communications Commission licenses needed to operate certain transmission
facilities used in connection with cable operations.

     COPYRIGHT.   Cable television systems are subject to federal copyright
licensing covering carriage of television and radio broadcast signals. In
exchange for filing certain reports and contributing a percentage of their
revenues to a federal copyright royalty pool, that varies depending on the size
of the system, the number of distant broadcast television signals carried, and
the location of the cable system, cable operators can obtain blanket permission
to retransmit copyrighted material included in broadcast signals. The possible
modification or elimination of this compulsory copyright license is the subject
of continuing legislative review and could adversely affect our ability to
obtain desired broadcast programming. We cannot predict the outcome of this
legislative activity. Copyright clearances for nonbroadcast programming services
are arranged through private negotiations.


     Cable operators distribute locally originated programming and advertising
that use music controlled by the two principal major music performing rights
organizations, the Association of Songwriters, Composers, Artists and Producers
and Broadcast Music, Inc. The cable industry and Broadcast Music have reached a
standard licensing agreement, and negotiations with the Association of
Songwriters are ongoing. Although we cannot predict the ultimate outcome of
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required to pay for past and future use of association-controlled music, we do
not believe such license fees will be significant to our business and
operations.

     STATE AND LOCAL REGULATION.   Cable television systems generally are
operated pursuant to nonexclusive franchises granted by a municipality or other
state or local government entity in order to cross public rights-of-way. Federal
law now prohibits local franchising authorities from granting exclusive
franchises or from unreasonably refusing to award additional franchises. Cable
franchises generally are granted for fixed terms and in many cases include
monetary penalties for non-compliance and may be terminable if the franchisee
failed to comply with material provisions.

     The specific terms and conditions of franchises vary materially between
jurisdictions. Each franchise generally contains provisions governing cable
operations, service rates, franchising fees, system construction and maintenance
obligations, system channel capacity, design and technical performance, customer
service standards, and indemnification protections. A number of states,
including Connecticut, subject cable systems to the jurisdiction of centralized
state governmental agencies, some of which impose regulation of a character
similar to that of a public utility. Although local franchising authorities have
considerable discretion in establishing franchise terms, there are certain
federal limitations. For example, local franchising authorities cannot insist on
franchise fees exceeding 5% of the system's gross cable-related revenues, cannot
dictate the particular technology used by the system, and cannot specify video
programming other than identifying broad categories of programming.

     Federal law contains renewal procedures designed to protect incumbent
franchisees against arbitrary denials of renewal. Even if a franchise is
renewed, the local franchising authority may seek to impose new and more onerous
requirements such as significant upgrades in facilities and service or increased
franchise fees as a condition of renewal. Similarly, if a local franchising
authority's consent is required for the purchase or sale of a cable system or
franchise, such local franchising authority may attempt to impose more
burdensome or onerous franchise requirements in connection with a request for
consent. Historically, most franchises have been renewed for and consents
granted to cable operators that have provided satisfactory services and have
complied with the terms of their franchise.

     Under the 1996 Telecom Act, cable operators are not required to obtain
franchises for the provision of telecommunications services, and local
franchising authorities are prohibited from limiting, restricting, or
conditioning the provision of such services. In addition, local franchising
authorities may not require a cable operator to provide any telecommunications
service or facilities, other than institutional networks under certain
circumstances, as a condition of an initial franchise grant, a franchise
renewal, or a franchise transfer. The 1996 Telecom Act also provides that
franchising fees are limited to an operator's cable-related revenues and do not
apply to revenues that a cable operator derives from providing new
telecommunications services.

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                                   MANAGEMENT

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS


     As of the completion of the offering, the following will be the executive
officers and directors of Charter Communications, Inc. As of the date of this
prospectus, there are three directors of Charter Communications, Inc. Upon the
closing of the offering, two independent directors will be appointed to the
board. After the offering, one additional director will be appointed to the
board. All directors will serve until Charter Communications, Inc.'s next annual
meeting. Holders of Class B common stock are entitled to elect all but one of
the directors. The remaining director is elected by the holders of Class B
common stock and Class A common stock voting together as a class.



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS AS OF THE
DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS                        AGE    POSITION
- ------------------------------------------     ---    --------
<S>                                            <C>    <C>
Paul G. Allen................................  46     Chairman of the Board of Directors
William D. Savoy.............................  35     Director
Jerald L. Kent...............................  43     President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Barry L. Babcock.............................  52     Vice Chairman
Howard L. Wood...............................  60     Vice Chairman
David G. Barford.............................  41     Senior Vice President of Operations -- Western
                                                      Division
Mary Pat Blake...............................  44     Senior Vice President -- Marketing and
                                                      Programming
Eric A. Freesmeier...........................  46     Senior Vice President -- Administration
Thomas R. Jokerst............................  50     Senior Vice President -- Advanced Technology
                                                      Development
Kent D. Kalkwarf.............................  39     Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
                                                      Officer
Ralph G. Kelly...............................  42     Senior Vice President -- Treasurer
David L. McCall..............................  44     Senior Vice President of Operations -- Eastern
                                                      Division
John C. Pietri...............................  49     Senior Vice President -- Engineering
Steven A. Schumm.............................  46     Executive Vice President, Assistant to the
                                                      President
Curtis S. Shaw...............................  50     Senior Vice President, General Counsel and
                                                      Secretary
Stephen E. Silva.............................  39     Senior Vice President -- Corporate Development
                                                      and Technology
DIRECTORS TO BE APPOINTED UPON OR AFTER
CLOSING OF THE OFFERING
- ---------------------------------------------
Nancy B. Peretsman...........................  45     Director
DIRECTOR TO BE APPOINTED AFTER THE OFFERING
- ---------------------------------------------
Marc B. Nathanson............................  53     Director
</TABLE>



     The following sets forth certain biographical information with respect to
our executive officers, directors and director nominees.



     PAUL G. ALLEN is the Chairman of the board of directors of Charter
Communications, Inc. and of the board of directors of Charter Investment, Inc.
Mr. Allen has been a private investor for more than five years, with interests
in a


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wide variety of companies, many of which focus on multimedia digital
communications. Such companies include Interval Research Corporation, of which
Mr. Allen is a director, Vulcan Ventures, Inc., of which Mr. Allen is the
President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the board of directors,
Vulcan Northwest, Inc., of which Mr. Allen is the Chairman of the board, Vulcan
Programming, Inc. and Vulcan Cable III Inc. In addition, Mr. Allen is the owner
and the Chairman of the board of directors of the Portland Trail Blazers of the
National Basketball Association, and is the owner and the Chairman of the board
of directors of the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. Mr. Allen
currently serves as a director of Microsoft Corporation and USA Networks, Inc.
and also serves as a director of various private corporations.



     WILLIAM D. SAVOY is a director of Charter Communications, Inc., Charter
Holdings and Charter Investment, Inc. Since 1990, Mr. Savoy has been an officer
and a director for many affiliates of Mr. Allen, including Vice President and a
director of Vulcan Ventures, President of Vulcan Northwest, President and a
director of Vulcan Programming and President and director of Vulcan Cable III
Inc. From 1987 until November 1990, Mr. Savoy was employed by Layered, Inc. and
became its President in 1988. Mr. Savoy serves on the Advisory Board of
DreamWorks SKG and also serves as director of CNET, Inc., Go2Net, Inc.,
Harbinger Corporation, High Speed Access Corp., Metricom, Inc., Telescan, Inc.,
Ticketmaster Online -- CitySearch, Inc., USA Networks, Inc. and Value America,
Inc. Mr. Savoy holds a B.S. in computer science, accounting and finance from
Atlantic Union College.



     JERALD L. KENT is the President, Chief Executive Officer and director of
Charter Communications, Inc., Charter Holdings, Charter Communications Holdings
Capital Corporation and Charter Investment, Inc. and has previously held the
position of Chief Financial Officer of Charter Investment, Inc. Prior to co-
founding Charter Investment, Inc. in 1994, Mr. Kent was associated with Cencom
Cable Associates, Inc., where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer. Mr. Kent also served Cencom as Senior Vice President of
Finance from May 1987, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Finance from
July 1988, and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from January
1989. Mr. Kent is a member of the board of directors of High Speed Access Corp.,
Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. and Com21 Inc. Prior to that time, Mr. Kent
was employed by Arthur Andersen LLP, certified public accountants, where he
attained the position of tax manager. Mr. Kent, a certified public accountant,
received his undergraduate and M.B.A. degrees with honors from Washington
University (St. Louis).



     BARRY L. BABCOCK is Vice Chairman of Charter Communications, Inc. and is a
co-founder and Vice Chairman of Charter Investment, Inc. and has been involved
in the cable industry since 1979. Prior to founding Charter Investment, Inc. in
1994, Mr. Babcock was associated with Cencom Cable Associates, Inc., where he
served as the Executive Vice President from February 1986 to September 1991, and
was named Chief Operating Officer in May of 1986.


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Mr. Babcock was one of the founders of Cencom and, prior to the duties he
assumed in early 1986, was responsible for all of Cencom's in-house legal work,
contracts and governmental relations. Mr. Babcock serves as the Chairman of the
board of directors of Community Telecommunications Association. He also serves
as a director of the National Cable Television Association, Cable in the
Classroom and Mercantile Bank -- St. Louis. Mr. Babcock, an attorney, received
his undergraduate and J.D. degrees from the University of Oklahoma.



     HOWARD L. WOOD is Vice Chairman of Charter Communications, Inc. and Charter
Investment, Inc. and is a co-founder of Charter Investment, Inc. Prior to
founding Charter Investment, Inc. in 1994, Mr. Wood was associated with Cencom
Cable Associates, Inc. Mr. Wood joined Cencom as President, Chief Financial
Officer and director and assumed the additional position of Chief Executive
Officer effective January 1, 1989. Prior to that time, Mr. Wood was a partner in
Arthur Andersen LLP, certified public accountants, where he served as
Partner-in-Charge of the St. Louis Tax Division from 1973 until joining Cencom.
Mr. Wood is a certified public accountant and a member of the American Institute
of Certified Public Accountants. He also serves as a director of VanLiner Group,
Inc., First State Bank and Gaylord Entertainment Company. Mr. Wood serves as
Commissioner for the Missouri Department of Conservation. He is also a past
Chairman of the board of directors and former director of the St. Louis College
of Pharmacy. Mr. Wood graduated with honors from Washington University (St.
Louis) School of Business.



     DAVID G. BARFORD is Senior Vice President of Operations -- Western Division
of Charter Communications, Inc. and Charter Investment, Inc. where he has
primary responsibility for all cable operations in the Central, Western, North
Central and MetroPlex Regions. Prior to joining Charter Investment, Inc. in July
1995, he served as Vice President of Operations and New Business Development for
Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., where he held various senior marketing and
operating roles since November 1986. Mr. Barford received a B.A. degree from
California State University, Fullerton and an M.B.A. from National University in
La Jolla, California.



     MARY PAT BLAKE is Senior Vice President -- Marketing and Programming of
Charter Communications, Inc. and Charter Investment, Inc. and is responsible for
all aspects of marketing, sales and programming and advertising sales. Prior to
joining Charter Investment, Inc. in August 1995, Ms. Blake was active in the
emerging business sector, and formed Blake Investments, Inc. in September 1993,
which created, operated and sold a branded coffeehouse and bakery. From
September 1990 to August 1993, Ms. Blake served as Director -- Marketing for
Brown Shoe Company. Ms. Blake has 18 years of experience with senior management
responsibilities in marketing, sales, finance, systems, and general management
with companies such as The West Coast Group, Pepsico Inc.-Taco Bell Division,
General Mills, Inc. and ADP Network Services, Inc. Ms. Blake received a B.S.
degree from the University of Minnesota, and an M.B.A. degree from the Harvard
Business School.


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     ERIC A. FREESMEIER is Senior Vice President -- Administration of Charter
Communications, Inc. and Charter Investment, Inc. and is responsible for human
resources, public relations and communications, corporate facilities and
aviation. From 1986 until joining Charter Investment, Inc. in April 1998, he
served in various executive management positions at Edison Brothers Stores,
Inc., a specialty retail company where his most recent position was Executive
Vice President -- Human Resources and Administration. From 1974 to 1986, Mr.
Freesmeier held management and executive positions with Montgomery Ward, a
national mass merchandise retailer, and its various subsidiaries. Mr. Freesmeier
holds Bachelor of Business degrees in marketing and industrial relations from
the University of Iowa and a Masters of Management degree in finance from
Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management.



     THOMAS R. JOKERST is Senior Vice President -- Advanced Technology
Development of Charter Communications, Inc. and Charter Investment, Inc. Prior
to his appointment to this position, Mr. Jokerst held the position of Senior
Vice President -- Engineering since December 1993. Prior to joining Charter
Investment, Inc., from March 1991 to March 1993, Mr. Jokerst served as Vice
President -- Office of Science and Technology for Cable Television Laboratories
in Boulder, Colorado. From June 1976 to March 1993, Mr. Jokerst was Director of
Engineering for the midwest region of Continental Cablevision. Mr. Jokerst
participates in professional activities with the National Cable Television
Association, SCTE and Cable Television Laboratories. Mr. Jokerst is a graduate
of Ranken Technical Institute in St. Louis with a degree in communications
electronics and computer technology and of Southern Illinois University in
Carbondale, Illinois with a degree in electronics technology.



     KENT D. KALKWARF is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of
Charter Communications, Inc., Charter Holdings, Charter Communications Holdings
Capital Corporation and Charter Investment, Inc. Prior to joining Charter
Investment, Inc. in 1995, Mr. Kalkwarf was a senior tax manager for Arthur
Andersen LLP, from 1982 to July 1995. Mr. Kalkwarf has extensive experience in
cable, real estate and international tax issues. Mr. Kalkwarf has a B.S. degree
from Illinois Wesleyan University and is a certified public accountant.



     RALPH G. KELLY is Senior Vice President -- Treasurer of Charter
Communications, Inc., Charter Holdings, Charter Communications Holdings Capital
Corporation and Charter Investment, Inc. Mr. Kelly joined Charter Investment
Inc. in 1993 as Vice President -- Finance, a position he held until early 1994
when he became Chief Financial Officer of CableMaxx, Inc., a wireless cable
television operator. Mr. Kelly returned to Charter Investment, Inc. as Senior
Vice President -- Treasurer in February 1996, and has responsibility for
treasury operations, investor relations and financial reporting. From 1984 to
1993, Mr. Kelly was associated with Cencom Cable Associates, Inc. where he held
the positions of Controller from 1984 to 1989 and Treasurer from 1990 to 1993.
Mr. Kelly is a certified public accountant and was in the audit division of
Arthur Andersen LLP from 1979 to 1984. Mr. Kelly received his undergraduate


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degree in accounting from the University of Missouri -- Columbia and his M.B.A.
from Saint Louis University.


     DAVID L. MCCALL is Senior Vice President of Operations -- Eastern Division
of Charter Communications, Inc. and Charter Investment, Inc. Mr. McCall joined
Charter Investment, Inc. in January 1995 as Regional Vice President Operations
and has primary responsibility for all cable system operations managed by
Charter Investment, Inc. in the Southeast, Southern and Northeast Regions of the
United States. Prior to joining Charter Investment, Inc., Mr. McCall was
associated with Crown Cable and its predecessor company, Cencom Cable
Associates, Inc., from 1983 to 1994. As a Regional Manager of Cencom, Mr.
McCall's responsibilities included supervising all aspects of operations for
systems located in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, consisting of
over 142,000 customers. From 1977 to 1982, Mr. McCall was System Manager of
Coaxial Cable Developers (known as Teleview Cablevision) in Simpsonville, South
Carolina. Mr. McCall has served as a director of the South Carolina Cable
Television Association for the past ten years.



     JOHN C. PIETRI is Senior Vice President -- Engineering of Charter
Communications, Inc. and Charter Investment, Inc. since November 1998. Prior to
joining Charter Investment, Inc. Mr. Pietri was with Marcus in Dallas, Texas for
eight years, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Technical
Officer. Prior to Marcus, Mr. Pietri served as Regional Technical Operations
Manager for West Marc Communications in Denver, Colorado, and before that he
served as Operations Manager with Minnesota Utility Contracting. Mr. Pietri
attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.



     STEVEN A. SCHUMM is Executive Vice President and Assistant to the President
of Charter Communications, Inc., Charter Holdings, Charter Communications
Holdings Capital Corporation and Charter Investment, Inc. Mr. Schumm joined
Charter Investment, Inc. in December 1998 and currently directs the MIS
Regulatory and Financial Controls Groups. Prior to joining Charter Investment,
Inc., Mr. Schumm was managing partner of the St. Louis office of Ernst & Young
LLP. Mr. Schumm was with Ernst & Young LLP for 24 years and was a partner of the
firm for 14 of those years. Mr. Schumm held various management positions with
Ernst & Young LLP, including the Director of Tax Services for the three-city
area of St. Louis, Kansas City and Wichita and then National Director of
Industry Tax Services. He served as one of 10 members comprising the firm's
National Tax Committee. Mr. Schumm earned a B.S. degree from Saint Louis
University with a major in accounting.



     CURTIS S. SHAW is Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of
Charter Communications, Inc., Charter Holdings, Charter Communications Holdings
Capital Corporation and Charter Investment, Inc. and is responsible for all
legal aspects of their businesses, government relations and the duties of the
corporate secretary. Prior to joining Charter Investment, Inc. in February 1997,
Mr. Shaw served as Corporate Counsel to NYNEX since 1988. From 1983 until


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1988, Mr. Shaw served as Associate General Counsel for Occidental Chemical
Corporation, and, from 1986 until 1988, as Vice President and General Counsel of
its largest operating division. Mr. Shaw has 25 years of experience as a
corporate lawyer, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures,
public offerings, financings, and federal securities and antitrust law. Mr. Shaw
received a B.A. with honors from Trinity College and a J.D. from Columbia
University School of Law.


     STEPHEN E. SILVA is Senior Vice President -- Corporate Development and
Technology of Charter Communications, Inc. and Charter Investment, Inc. and is
responsible for strategic development, testing and initial rollout of new
products and services. From 1983 until joining Charter Investment, Inc. in May
1995, Mr. Silva served in various management positions at U.S. Computer
Services, Inc. (doing business as CableData), a service bureau organization
engaged in customer billing services. Mr. Silva joined Charter Investment, Inc.
as Director of Billing Services, and was promoted to Vice
President -- Information Services in December 1996. Mr. Silva became Vice
President -- Corporate Development and Technology in March 1998, and was
promoted to Senior Vice President -- Corporate Development and Technology in
August 1999. Mr. Silva is a member of the board of directors of High Speed
Access Corp.



DIRECTORS TO BE APPOINTED UPON CLOSING OF THE OFFERING



     NANCY B. PERETSMAN has agreed to join the board of Charter Communications,
Inc. in September 1999 and has been a managing director and executive vice
president of Allen & Company Incorporated, an investment bank, since June 1995.
Prior to joining Allen & Company Incorporated, Ms. Peretsman had been an
investment banker since 1983 at Salomon Brothers Inc, where she was a managing
director since 1990. She served for fourteen years on the Board of Trustees of
Princeton University and is currently an emerita trustee. Ms. Peretsman also is
vice chairman of the board of The New School and serves on the board of Oxygen
Media, Inc., an Internet and cable television enterprise. Ms. Peretsman also
serves on the board of NewSub Services, Inc. and Priceline.com Incorporated.



     We intend to name an additional outside director prior to the offering who
will be appointed upon the closing of the offering.



DIRECTOR TO BE APPOINTED AFTER THE OFFERING



     MARC B. NATHANSON has been Chairman of the board and chief executive
officer of Falcon Holding Group, Inc. and its predecessors since 1975, and prior
to September 1995 also served as president. Upon the closing of the Falcon
acquisition, Mr. Nathanson will be employed by Charter Communications, Inc. in a
non-executive position as Vice Chairman. Prior to 1975, Mr. Nathanson was vice
president of marketing for Teleprompter Corporation, then the largest cable
operator in the United States. He also held executive positions with Warner
Cable and Cypress Communications Corporation. He is a former president of the


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California Cable Television Association and a member of Cable Pioneers. He is
currently a director of the National Cable Television Association. Mr. Nathanson
has served as Chairman of the board, chief executive officer and president of
Enstar Communications Corporation since October 1988, and is an Advisory Board
member of TVA, (Brazil). Mr. Nathanson was appointed by President Clinton on
November 1, 1998 as Chair of the Board of Governors for the International Bureau
of Broadcasting, which oversees Voice of America, Radio/TV Marti, Radio Free
Asia, Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty. Mr. Nathanson is a trustee of the
Annenburg School of Communications at the University of Southern California and
a member of the Board of Visitors of the Anderson School of Management at UCLA.
In addition, he serves on the Board of the UCLA Foundation and the UCLA Center
for Communications Policy and is on the Board of Governors of AIDS Project Los
Angeles and Cable Positive.



MUTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT



     Charter Communications, Inc. and Charter Investment, Inc. will enter into a
mutual services agreement to be effective upon the closing of the offering.
Pursuant to the mutual services agreement, each entity agrees to provide
services to the other as may be reasonably requested in order to manage Charter
Communications Holding Company and to manage and operate our cable systems. In
addition, officers of Charter Investment, Inc. will also serve as officers of
Charter Communications, Inc. The officers and employees of each entity will be
available to the other to provide the services described above. All expenses and
costs incurred with respect to the services provided will be paid by Charter
Communications, Inc.


COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS


     At the same time Charter Communications, Inc. completes this offering, it
will establish an audit committee and a compensation committee, each composed of
two outside directors. The audit committee will recommend the annual appointment
of Charter Communications, Inc.'s auditors with whom the audit committee will
review the scope of audit and non-audit assignments and related fees, accounting
principles used in Charter Communications, Inc.'s financial reporting, internal
auditing procedures and the adequacy of Charter Communications, Inc.'s internal
control procedures. The compensation committee will make recommendations to the
board regarding compensation for Charter Communications, Inc.'s executive
officers.


DIRECTOR COMPENSATION


     The employee directors of Charter Communications, Inc. are not entitled to
any compensation for serving as a director, nor are they paid any fees for
attendance at any meeting of the board of directors. Non-employee directors will
be compensated in a manner to be determined. Directors may be reimbursed for


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the actual reasonable costs incurred in connection with attendance at board
meetings.


EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS


     Effective as of December 23, 1998, Jerald L. Kent entered into an
employment agreement with Paul G. Allen for a three-year term with automatic
one-year renewals. The employment agreement was assigned from Mr. Allen to
Charter Investment, Inc. as of December 23, 1998. Under this agreement, Mr. Kent
agrees to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of Charter Investment,
Inc., with responsibility for the nationwide general management, administration
and operation of all present and future business of Charter Investment, Inc. and
its subsidiaries. During the initial term of the agreement, Mr. Kent will
receive an annual base salary of $1,250,000, or such higher rate as may from
time to time be determined by the board of directors in its discretion. In
addition, Mr. Kent will be eligible to receive an annual bonus in an aggregate
amount not to exceed $625,000, to be determined by the board based on an
assessment of the performance of Mr. Kent as well as the achievement of certain
financial targets.



     Under the agreement, Mr. Kent is entitled to participate in any disability
insurance, pension, or other benefit plan afforded to employees generally or
executives of Charter Investment, Inc. Mr. Kent will be reimbursed by Charter
Investment, Inc. for life insurance premiums up to $30,000 per year, and is
granted personal use of Charter Investment's airplane. Mr. Kent was also granted
a car valued at up to $100,000 and membership fees and dues for his membership
in a country club of his choice, but has not exercised either of these benefits.
He may exercise them in the future. Also under this agreement and a related
agreement with Charter Communications Holding Company, Mr. Kent received options
to purchase three percent (3%) of the equity value of all cable systems managed
by Charter Investment, Inc. on the date of the grant, or 7,044,127 Charter
Communications Holding Company membership units. The options have a term of ten
years and vested twenty-five percent (25%) on December 23, 1998. The remaining
seventy-five percent (75%) will vest 1/36 on the first day of each of 36 months
commencing on the first day of the thirteenth month following December 23, 1998.



     Charter Investment, Inc. agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Mr. Kent to
the maximum extent permitted by law from and against any claims, damages,
liabilities, losses, costs or expenses in connection with or arising out of the
performance by Mr. Kent of his duties.



     In the event of the termination of the agreement by Charter Investment,
Inc. without cause or by Mr. Babcock for good reason:



     - Charter Investment, Inc. will pay to Mr. Babcock an amount equal to the
       aggregate base salary due to Mr. Babcock for the remainder of the term of
       the agreement; and


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     - vested options, if any, of Mr. Babcock, will be redeemed for cash for
      their then-current intrinsic value.


Unvested options will be treated as set forth in the option plan to be adopted
as discussed above.


     Charter Investment, Inc. will assign Mr. Babcock's employment agreement to
Charter Communications, Inc. and Charter Communications, Inc. will assume all
rights and obligations of Charter Investment, Inc. under the agreement.



     Effective as of December 23, 1998, Howard L. Wood entered into an
employment agreement with Paul G. Allen for a one-year term with automatic
one-year renewals. The employment agreement was assigned from Mr. Allen to
Charter Investment, Inc. as of December 23, 1998. Under this agreement, Mr. Wood
agrees to serve as an officer of Charter Investment, Inc. During the initial
term of the agreement, Mr. Wood will receive a base salary of $312,500, or such
higher rate as may be determined by the Chief Executive Officer in his
discretion. In addition, Mr. Wood will be eligible to receive an annual bonus to
be determined by the board of directors in its discretion. Mr. Wood received a
one-time payment as part of his employment agreement of $250,000.



     Under the agreement, Mr. Wood is entitled to participate in any disability
insurance, pension or other benefit plan afforded to employees generally or
executives of Charter Investment, Inc. Charter Investment, Inc. also agreed to
make available to Mr. Wood for his personal use Charter Investment, Inc.'s
airplane.



     Charter Investment, Inc. agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Mr. Wood to
the maximum extent permitted by law from and against any claims, damages,
liabilities, losses, costs or expenses in connection with or arising out of the
performance by Mr. Wood of his duties.



     In the event of the termination of the agreement by Charter Investment,
Inc. without cause or by Mr. Wood for good reason, Charter Investment, Inc. will
pay to Mr. Wood an amount equal to the aggregate base salary due to Mr. Wood for
the remainder of the term of the agreement.


COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION


     Upon completion of the offering, Charter Communications, Inc. will appoint
two outside directors who will form Charter Communications, Inc.'s compensation
committee.


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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION


     Charter Communications, Inc. has not paid any compensation to its executive
officers. Immediately prior to the offering, the executive officers will no
longer be paid by Charter Investment, Inc. and will become paid employees of
Charter Communications, Inc. These employees will remain as unpaid officers of
Charter Investment, Inc. The employment agreements of Messrs. Kent, Babcock and
Wood will be assigned from Charter Investment, Inc. to Charter Communications,
Inc. Pursuant to a mutual services agreement between Charter Communications,
Inc. and Charter Investment, Inc., to be effective upon closing of the offering,
each of those entities agrees to provide services to each other, including the
knowledge and expertise of their respective officers. See "-- Mutual Services
Agreement".



     The following table sets forth information regarding the compensation paid
by Charter Investment, Inc. during its last completed fiscal year to the
President and Chief Executive Officer and each of the other four most highly
compensated executive officers as of December 31, 1998. This compensation was
paid to these executive officers by certain of our subsidiaries and affiliates
for their services to these entities.


                           SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                    LONG-TERM
                                                                                   COMPENSATION
                                                   ANNUAL COMPENSATION                AWARD
                                         ---------------------------------------   ------------
                                YEAR                                  OTHER         SECURITIES
                                ENDED                                ANNUAL         UNDERLYING       ALL OTHER
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION    DEC. 31   SALARY($)   BONUS($)    COMPENSATION($)    OPTIONS(#)    COMPENSATION($)
- ---------------------------    -------   ---------   --------    ---------------   ------------   ---------------
<S>                            <C>       <C>         <C>         <C>               <C>            <C>
Jerald L. Kent...............   1998      790,481    641,353              --        7,044,127(1)        18,821(2)
  President and Chief
    Executive Officer
Barry L. Babcock.............   1998      575,000    925,000(3)           --               --           41,866(4)
  Vice Chairman
Howard L. Wood...............   1998      575,000    675,000(5)           --               --           15,604(6)
  Vice Chairman
David G. Barford.............   1998      220,000    225,000(7)           --               --        8,395,235(8)
  Senior Vice President of
    Operations -- Western
    Division
Curtis S. Shaw...............   1998      190,000     80,000              --               --        8,182,303(9)
  Senior Vice President,
    General Counsel and
    Secretary
</TABLE>

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 (1) Options for membership units in Charter Communications Holding Company
     granted pursuant to an employment agreement and a related option agreement.



 (2) Includes $4,000 in 401(k) plan matching contribution, $918 in life
     insurance premiums, $418 in gasoline reimbursement and $13,485 attributed
     to personal use of Charter Investment, Inc.'s airplane.


 (3) Includes $500,000 earned as a one-time bonus upon signing of an employment
     agreement.


 (4) Includes $4,000 in 401(k) plan matching contributions, $2,493 in life
     insurance premiums, $970 in gasoline reimbursement and $34,403 attributed
     to personal use of Charter Investment, Inc.'s airplane.


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 (5) Includes $250,000 earned as a one-time bonus upon signing of an employment
     agreement.


 (6) Includes $4,000 in 401(k) plan matching contributions, $4,050 in life
     insurance premiums, $1,242 in gasoline reimbursement and $6,312 attributed
     to personal use of Charter Investment, Inc.'s airplane.


 (7) Includes $150,000 received as a one-time bonus after completion of three
     years of employment.


 (8) Includes $4,000 in 401(k) plan matching contribution, $347 in life
     insurance premiums, and $8,390,888 received in March 1999, in connection
     with a one-time change of control payment under the terms of a previous
     equity appreciation rights plan. Such payment was triggered by the
     acquisition of us by Mr. Allen on December 23, 1998, but is income for
     1999.



 (9) Includes $2,529 in 401(k) plan matching contribution, $807 in life
     insurance premiums, and $8,178,967 received in March 1999, in connection
     with a one-time change of control payment under the terms of a previous
     equity appreciation rights plan. Such payment was triggered by the
     acquisition of us by Mr. Allen on December 23, 1998, but is income for
     1999.


1998 OPTION GRANTS

     The following table shows individual grants of options made to certain
executive officers during the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                       NUMBER OF                                               POTENTIAL REALIZABLE VALUE AT
                       MEMBERSHIP     % OF TOTAL                                  ASSUMED ANNUAL RATES OF
                         UNITS         OPTIONS                               MEMBERSHIP UNIT PRICE APPRECIATION
                       UNDERLYING     GRANTED TO                                     FOR OPTION TERM(1)
                        OPTIONS       EMPLOYEES     EXERCISE    EXPIRATION   ----------------------------------
NAME                    GRANTED        IN 1998        PRICE        DATE            5%                10%
- ----                   ----------    ------------   ---------   ----------   ---------------   ----------------
<S>                    <C>           <C>            <C>         <C>          <C>               <C>
Jerald L. Kent.......   7,044,127(2)       100%      $20.00      12/22/08      $88,600,272       $224,530,486
Barry L. Babcock.....         --          --             --            --               --                 --
Howard L. Wood.......         --          --             --            --               --                 --
David G. Barford.....         --          --             --            --               --                 --
Curtis S. Shaw.......         --          --             --            --               --                 --
</TABLE>


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(1) This column shows the hypothetical gains on the options granted based on
    assumed annual compound price appreciation of 5% and 10% over the full
    ten-year term of the options. The assumed rates of appreciation are mandated
    by the SEC and do not represent our estimate or projection of future prices.



(2) Options for membership units in Charter Communications Holding Company
    granted pursuant to an employment agreement and a related option agreement
    which amends the options granted under the employment agreement. The
    agreements provide that Mr. Kent receive an option to purchase 3% of the net
    equity value of all of the cable systems managed by Charter Investment, Inc.
    on the date of the grant. The option has a term of 10 years and vested one
    fourth on December 23, 1998, with the remaining portion vesting monthly at a
    rate of 1/36th on the first of each month for months 13 through 48. Upon the
    exercise of an option, each membership unit received will automatically be
    exchanged on a one-for-one basis for shares of Class A common stock.


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1998 AGGREGATED OPTION EXERCISES AND OPTION VALUE TABLE

     The following table sets forth for certain executive officers information
concerning the options granted during the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998,
and the value of unexercised options as of December 31, 1998.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                NUMBER OF                  VALUE OF UNEXERCISED
                                          SECURITIES UNDERLYING                IN-THE-MONEY
                                           UNEXERCISED OPTIONS                  OPTIONS AT
                                           AT DECEMBER 31, 1998            DECEMBER 31, 1998(1)
                                       ----------------------------    ----------------------------
                                       EXERCISABLE    UNEXERCISABLE    EXERCISABLE    UNEXERCISABLE
                                       -----------    -------------    -----------    -------------
<S>                                    <C>            <C>              <C>            <C>
Jerald L. Kent.......................   1,761,032       5,283,095              --              --
Barry L. Babcock.....................          --              --              --              --
Howard L. Wood.......................          --              --              --              --
David G. Barford.....................          --              --              --              --
Curtis S. Shaw.......................          --              --              --              --
</TABLE>

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(1) No options were in-the-money as of December 31, 1998.

1999 OPTION GRANTS

     The following table shows individual grants of options made to certain
executive officers during 1999, as of June 30, 1999. All such grants were made
under the option plan.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                        NUMBER OF                              AGGREGATE VALUE OF OPTIONS TO HOLDER IF
                        MEMBERSHIP                                 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.'S
                          UNITS                                    COMMON STOCK PRICE PER SHARE AT
                        UNDERLYING                                      SOME FUTURE DATE IS:
                         OPTIONS     EXERCISE   EXPIRATION   -------------------------------------------
NAME                     GRANTED      PRICE        DATE      $18.00    $22.00      $26.00       $30.00
- ----                    ----------   --------   ----------   ------   --------   ----------   ----------
<S>                     <C>          <C>        <C>          <C>      <C>        <C>          <C>
Jerald L. Kent........        --          --          --        --          --           --
Barry L. Babcock......    65,000      $20.00      2/9/09      $  0    $130,000   $  390,000   $  650,000
Howard L. Wood........    65,000       20.00      2/9/09         0     130,000      390,000      650,000
David G. Barford......   200,000       20.00      2/9/09         0     400,000    1,200,000    2,000,000
Curtis S. Shaw........   200,000       20.00      2/9/09         0     400,000    1,200,000    2,000,000
</TABLE>


OPTION PLAN


     Charter Holdings adopted a plan on February 9, 1999, which was assumed by
Charter Communications Holding Company on May 25, 1999, providing for the grant
of options to purchase up to 25,009,798 membership units in Charter
Communications Holding Company, which is equal to 10% of the aggregate equity
value of the subsidiaries of Charter Communications Holding Company as of
February 9, 1999, the date of adoption of the plan. The plan provides for grants
of options to employees and consultants of Charter Communications Holding
Company and its affiliates. The plan is intended to promote the long-term
financial interest of Charter Communications Holding Company and its affiliates
by encouraging eligible individuals to acquire an ownership position in Charter
Communications Holding Company and its affiliates and providing incentives for
performance. As of June 30, 1999, there were a total of 9,494,081 options
granted under the plan. Of those, 9,050,881 options were granted on February 9,
1999 with an exercise price of $20.00 and 443,200 options were


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granted on April 5, 1999 with an exercise price of $20.73. One-fourth of the
options granted on February 9, 1999 vest on April 3, 2000 and the remainder vest
1/45 on each monthly anniversary following April 3, 2000. One-fourth of the
options granted on April 5, 1999 vest on the 15 month anniversary from April 5,
1999, with the remainder vesting 1/45 on each monthly anniversary for 45 months
following the 15 month anniversary. The options expire after ten years from the
date of grant. Under the terms of the plan, following consummation of the
offering, each membership unit held as a result of exercise of options will be
exchanged automatically for shares of Class A common stock on a one-for-one
basis.



     Any unvested options issued under the plan vest immediately upon a change
of control of Charter Communications Holding Company. Options will not vest upon
a change of control, however, to the extent that any such acceleration of
vesting would result in the disallowance of specified tax deductions that would
otherwise be available to Charter Communications Holding Company or any of its
affiliates or to the extent that any optionee would be liable for any excise tax
under a specified section of the tax code. In the plan, a change of control
includes:



         (1) a sale of more than 49.9% of the outstanding membership units in
     Charter Communications Holding Company, except where Mr. Allen and his
     affiliates retain effective voting control of Charter Communications
     Holding Company;


         (2) a merger or consolidation of Charter Communications Holding Company
     with or into any other corporation or entity, except where Mr. Allen and
     his affiliates retain effective voting control of Charter Communications
     Holding Company; or

         (3) any other transactions or event, including a sale of the assets of
     Charter Communications Holding Company, that results in Mr. Allen holding
     less than 50.1% of the voting power of the surviving entity, except where
     Mr. Allen and his affiliates retain effective voting control of Charter
     Communications Holding Company.


     The offering of Class A common stock pursuant to this prospectus is not a
change of control under the option plan. If an optionee's employment with or
service to Charter Communications Holding Company or its affiliates is
terminated other than for cause prior to an initial public offering, the
optionee has the right, for a period of thirty (30) days, to put to Charter
Communications Holding Company or Mr. Allen at Mr. Allen's option,


     (1) all vested options, and


     (2) all membership units in Charter Communications Holding Company owned by
such optionee, whether or not obtained by the exercise of options granted under
the plan,


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in each case at a purchase price calculated based on the fair market value of
Charter Communications Holding Company. If an optionee does not exercise his put
right as described above, Charter Communications Holding Company has the right
for a period of sixty (60) days to purchase from the optionee all vested options
at a price equal to an option spread calculated based on fair market value or,
with respect to membership units, the fair market value of the membership units
obtained by the exercise of any options. Any such payments would be paid to the
optionee in the form of cash or a ten-year note, at the option of Mr. Allen or
Charter Communications Holding Company.


     If an optionee's employment with or service to Charter Communications
Holding Company or its affiliates is terminated other than for cause prior to an
initial public offering, the optionee has the right for a period of sixty (60)
days to exercise any vested options. Any options not so exercised terminate
after this 60-day period. For all purposes under the plan, an initial public
offering includes a public offering of the common stock of Charter
Communications Holding Company's parent.

LIMITATION OF DIRECTORS' LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION MATTERS


     Charter Communications, Inc.'s restated certificate of incorporation will
limit the liability of directors to the maximum extent permitted by Delaware
law. The Delaware General Corporation Law provides that a corporation may
eliminate or limit the personal liability of a director for monetary damages for
breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for liability for:


     (1) any breach of the director's duty of loyalty to the corporation and its
stockholders;

     (2) acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional
misconduct or a knowing violation of law;

     (3) unlawful payments of dividends or unlawful stock purchases or
redemptions; or

     (4) any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal
benefit.


     Charter Communications, Inc.'s bylaws provide that Charter Communications,
Inc. shall indemnify all persons whom it may indemnify pursuant thereto to the
fullest extent permitted by law.



     Charter Communications, Inc. plans to enter into agreements to indemnify
its directors and officers, in addition to the indemnification provided for in
Charter Communications, Inc.'s bylaws. These agreements, among other things,
will provide for the indemnification of Charter Communications, Inc.'s directors
and officers for certain expenses (including attorney's fees), judgments, fines
and settlement amounts incurred by any such person in any action or proceeding,
including any action by or in the right of Charter Communications, Inc., arising
out of such person's services as Charter Communications, Inc.'s director or


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officer, to any of Charter Communications, Inc.'s subsidiaries or to any other
company or enterprise to which the person provides services at Charter
Communications, Inc.'s request. Charter Communications, Inc. believes that these
provisions and agreements will be necessary to attract and retain qualified
directors and officers.



     Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling Charter
Communications, Inc. pursuant to the foregoing provisions, we have been informed
that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and
is therefore unenforceable.


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                             PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS


     The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial
ownership of Charter Communications, Inc. common stock as of the closing of the
offering by:



     - each person known by us to own beneficially 5% or more of the outstanding
       shares of Charter Communications, Inc. common stock and Charter
       Communications Holding Company membership units;



     - each of our directors who owns common stock or membership units;



     - each of our named executive officers who owns Charter Communications,
       Inc. common stock or membership units; and


     - all current directors and executive officers as a group.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    NUMBER OF           PERCENTAGE OF
NAME AND ADDRESS OF                            SHARES BENEFICIALLY   SHARES BENEFICIALLY     PERCENTAGE OF
BENEFICIAL OWNER                                    OWNED(1)              OWNED(1)         VOTING POWER(1)(2)
- -------------------                            -------------------   -------------------   ------------------
<S>                                            <C>                   <C>                   <C>
Paul G. Allen(3)(4)..........................      317,947,197              57.9%                 93.0%
Charter Investment, Inc.(5)(6)...............      217,585,246              39.6%                  0.0%(11)
Vulcan Cable III Inc.(3)(6)..................      107,319,806              19.5%                  0.0%(11)
Jerald L. Kent(5)(7).........................        5,264,960               1.0%                  1.0%(11)
Barry L. Babcock(5)(8).......................        2,502,805               0.5%                  0.7%
Howard L. Wood(5)(9).........................        1,001,122               0.2%                  0.3%
Marc B. Nathanson(10)........................       16,132,703               2.9%                  0.0%(10)
All directors and executive officers as a
  group (18 persons).........................
</TABLE>


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 (1) In calculating beneficial share ownership and percentages, we have made the
     same assumptions described on page 4 with respect to our organizational
     chart, except for options granted to our chief executive officer that have
     vested. Membership units are exchangeable for Charter Communications, Inc.
     common stock on a one-for-one basis. Class B common stock is convertible
     into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis.



 (2) Each Class A common stockholder is entitled to one vote per share and each
     Class B common stockholder is entitled to the number of votes for each
     share held by such holder equal to:



      (a) ten multiplied by the sum of:



          (1) the total number of shares of Class B common stock outstanding;
          and



          (2) the number of shares of Class B common stock for which the Charter
          Communications Holding Company membership units are exchangeable;
          divided by



      (b) the number of shares of Class B common stock outstanding.



 (3) The address of these persons is 110 110th Street, NE, Suite 500, Bellevue,
     WA 98004.



 (4) Represents 210,579,001 membership units attributable to such holder because
     of his equity interest in Charter Investment, Inc.; 107,319,806 membership
     units attributable to such holder because of his equity interest in Vulcan
     Cable III Inc.; and 48,390 shares of Class B common stock.



 (5) The address of these persons is Charter Communications, Inc., 12444
     Powerscourt Drive, St. Louis, MO 63131.



 (6) Represents membership units.



 (7) Represents 3,503,123 membership units attributable to such holder because
     of his equity interest in Charter Investment, Inc.; 805 shares of Class B
     common stock; and 1,761,032


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     shares of common stock issuable upon the exchange of membership units
     issuable upon the exercise of options to purchase membership units.



 (8) Represents 2,502,230 membership units attributable to such holder because
     of his equity interest in Charter Investment, Inc. and 575 shares of Class
     B common stock.



 (9) Represents 1,000,892 membership units attributable to such holder because
     of his equity interest in Charter Investment, Inc. and 230 shares of Class
     B common stock.



(10) Represents membership units that will be acquired by the Falcon sellers in
     the Falcon acquisition. Falcon Holding Group, L.P. will acquire all of
     these membership units at the closing of the Falcon acquisition. Falcon
     Holding Group, Inc., which is controlled by Mr. Nathanson, is the general
     partner of Falcon Holding Group, L.P. Mr. Nathanson disclaims beneficial
     ownership of all shares owned by Falcon Holding Group, L.P. or its
     partners, other than any such shares he will directly own. In calculating
     the voting percentage, we have assumed that the Falcon sellers have not
     exchanged any membership units for Class A common stock. The address of
     this person is Falcon Communications LP and Affiliates, 10900 Wilshire
     Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024.



(11) In calculating the voting power percentages, we have assumed that
     membership units have not been exchanged for Class B common stock.


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                 CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS


     The following sets forth certain transactions in which we and our
directors, executive officers and affiliates, including the directors and
executive officers of Charter Investment, Inc., are involved. We believe that
each of the transactions described below was on terms no less favorable to us
than could have been obtained from independent third parties.


TRANSACTIONS WITH MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS

MERGER WITH MARCUS

     On April 23, 1998, Mr. Allen acquired approximately 99% of the non-voting
economic interests in Marcus Cable, and agreed to acquire the remaining
interests in Marcus Cable. The aggregate purchase price was approximately $1.4
billion, excluding $1.8 billion in debt assumed. On February 22, 1999, Marcus
Holdings was formed, and all of Mr. Allen's interests in Marcus Cable were
transferred to Marcus Holdings on March 15, 1999. On March 31, 1999, Mr. Allen
completed the acquisition of all remaining interests of Marcus Cable.


     On December 23, 1998, Mr. Allen acquired approximately 94% of the equity of
Charter Investment, Inc. for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $2.2
billion, excluding $2.0 billion in debt assumed. On February 9, 1999, Charter
Holdings was formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of Charter Investment, Inc. On
February 10, 1999, Charter Operating was formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of
Charter Holdings. All of Charter Investment, Inc.'s equity interests in its
operating subsidiaries were subsequently transferred to Charter Operating. On
May 25, 1999, Charter Communications Holding Company was formed as a wholly
owned subsidiary of Charter Investment, Inc. All of Charter Investment, Inc.'s
equity interests in Charter Holdings were transferred to Charter Communications
Holding Company.


     In March 1999, we paid $20 million to Vulcan Northwest, an affiliate of Mr.
Allen, for reimbursement of direct costs incurred in connection with Mr. Allen's
acquisition of Marcus Cable. Such costs were principally comprised of financial,
advisory, legal and accounting fees.

     On April 7, 1999, Mr. Allen merged Marcus Holdings into Charter Holdings.
Charter Holdings survived the merger, and the operating subsidiaries of Marcus
Holdings became subsidiaries of Charter Holdings.


     At the time Charter Holdings issued $3.6 billion in principal amount of
notes, this merger had not yet occurred. Consequently, Marcus Holdings was a
party to the indentures governing the notes as a guarantor of Charter Holdings'
obligations. Charter Holdings loaned some of the proceeds from the sale of the
original notes to Marcus Holdings, which amounts were used to complete the cash
tender offers for then-outstanding notes of subsidiaries of Marcus Holdings.
Marcus Holdings issued a promissory note in favor of Charter Holdings. The
promissory note was in the amount of $1.7 billion, with an interest rate of
9.92%


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and a maturity date of April 1, 2007. Marcus Holdings guaranteed its obligations
under the promissory note by entering into a pledge agreement in favor of
Charter Holdings pursuant to which Marcus Holdings pledged all of its equity
interests in Marcus Cable as collateral for the payment and performance of the
promissory note. Charter Holdings pledged this promissory note to the trustee
under the indentures as collateral for the equal and ratable benefit of the
holders of the notes. Upon the closing of the merger, and in accordance with the
terms of the notes and the indentures:

     - the guarantee issued by Marcus Holdings was automatically terminated;

     - the promissory note issued by Marcus Holdings was automatically
       extinguished, with no interest having accrued or being paid; and

     - the pledge in favor of Charter Holdings of the equity interests in Marcus
       Cable as collateral under the promissory note and the pledge in favor of
       the trustee of the promissory note as collateral for the notes were
       automatically released.

MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS


     PREVIOUS MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS.   Prior to March 18, 1999, pursuant to a
series of management agreements with certain of our subsidiaries, Charter
Investment, Inc. provided management and consulting services to those
subsidiaries. In exchange for these services, Charter Investment, Inc. was
entitled to receive management fees of 3% to 5% of the gross revenues of all of
our systems plus reimbursement of expenses. However, our previous credit
facilities limited such management fees to 3% of gross revenues. The balance of
management fees payable under the previous management agreements was accrued.
Payment is at the discretion of Charter Investment, Inc. Certain deferred
portions of management fees bore interest at the rate of 8% per annum. Following
the closing of our current credit facilities, the previous management agreements
were replaced by a new management agreement. The other material terms of our
previous management agreements are substantially similar to the material terms
of the new management agreement.



     PREVIOUS MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MARCUS.   On October 6, 1998, Marcus
Cable entered into a management consulting agreement with Charter Investment,
Inc. pursuant to which Charter Investment, Inc. agreed to provide certain
management and consulting services to Marcus Cable and its subsidiaries, in
exchange for a fee equal to 3% of the gross revenues of Marcus Cable's systems
plus reimbursement of expenses. Management fees expensed by Marcus Cable during
the period from October 1998 to December 31, 1998 were approximately $3.3
million. Upon Charter Holdings' merger with Marcus Holdings and the closing of
our current credit facilities, this agreement was terminated and the
subsidiaries of Marcus Cable now receive management and consulting services from
Charter Investment, Inc. under the new management agreement.


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<PAGE>   183


     THE NEW MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT.   On February 23, 1999, Charter Investment,
Inc. entered into a new management agreement with Charter Operating, which was
amended and restated as of March 17, 1999. Upon the closing of our current
credit facilities on March 18, 1999, our previous management agreements and the
management consulting agreement with Marcus Cable terminated and the new
management agreement became operative. Pursuant to the new management agreement,
Charter Investment, Inc. has agreed to manage the operations the cable
television systems owned by Charter Operating's subsidiaries, as well as any
cable television systems Charter Operating may subsequently acquire in the
future. The term of the new management agreement is ten years.



     The new management agreement provides that Charter Operating will reimburse
Charter Investment, Inc. for all expenses, costs, losses, liabilities or damages
incurred by it in connection with Charter Operating's ownership or operation of
Charter Operating's cable television systems. If Charter Investment, Inc. pays
or incurs any such expenses, costs, losses, liabilities or damages, it will be
reimbursed. In addition to any reimbursement of expenses, Charter Investment,
Inc. is paid a yearly management fee equal to 3.5% of our gross revenues. Gross
revenues include all revenues from the operation of Charter Operating's cable
systems, including, without limitation, subscriber payments, advertising
revenues, and revenues from other services provided by Charter Operating's cable
systems. Gross revenues do not include interest income or income from
investments unrelated to our cable systems.



     Payment of the management fee to Charter Investment, Inc. is permitted
under our current credit facilities, but ranks below our payment obligations
under our current credit facilities. In the event any portion of the management
fee due and payable is not paid by Charter Operating, it is deferred and accrued
as a liability. Any deferred amount of the management fee will bear interest at
the rate of 10% per annum, compounded annually, from the date it was due and
payable until the date it is paid. As of June 30, 1999, no interest had been
accrued.



     The management fee is payable to Charter Investment, Inc. quarterly in
arrears. If the current management agreement is terminated, Charter Investment,
Inc. is entitled to receive the fee payable for an entire quarter, even if
termination occurred before the end of that quarter. Additionally, Charter
Investment, Inc. is entitled to receive payment of any deferred amount.



     Pursuant to the terms of the new management agreement, Charter Operating
has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless Charter Investment, Inc. and its
shareholders, directors, officers and employees. This indemnity extends to any
and all claims or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by
them in connection with any action not constituting gross negligence or willful
misconduct taken by them in good faith in the discharge of their duties to
Charter Operating.


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     The total management fees, including expenses, earned by Charter
Investment, Inc. under all management agreements were as follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        TOTAL FEES
YEAR                                                       FEES PAID      EARNED
- ----                                                       ---------    ----------
                                                               (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                        <C>          <C>
Six Months Ended June 30, 1999...........................   $23,388      $20,796
Year Ended December 31, 1998.............................    17,073       27,500
Year Ended December 31, 1997.............................    14,772       20,290
Year Ended December 31, 1996.............................    11,792       15,443
</TABLE>

     As of June 30, 1999, approximately $17.0 million remains unpaid for all
management agreements.


     Upon the closing of the offering, Charter Investment, Inc. will assign to
Charter Communications, Inc. all of its rights and obligations under this
Charter Operating management agreement. In connection with the assignment, the
Charter Operating management agreement will be amended to eliminate the 3.5%
management fee. Under the amended agreement, Charter Communications, Inc. will
be entitled to reimbursement from Charter Operating for all of its expenses,
costs, losses, liabilities and damages paid or incurred by it in connection with
the performance of its obligations under the amended agreement. The total annual
amount of such reimbursement is limited under Charter Holdings' indentures for
the notes issued in March 1999 to 3.5% of the total annual gross revenues of
Charter Operating's subsidiaries.



     MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.   Upon the closing
of the offering, Charter Communications, Inc. intends to enter into a management
agreement with Charter Communications Holding Company. This management agreement
will provide that Charter Communications, Inc. will manage and operate the cable
television systems owned or to be acquired by Charter Communications Holding
Company and its subsidiaries.



     The terms of the Charter Communications, Inc. management agreement will be
substantially similar to the terms of the Charter Operating management
agreement, except that Charter Communications, Inc. will not be paid a yearly
3.5% management fee. Charter Communications, Inc. will be entitled to
reimbursement from Charter Communications Holding Company for all expenses,
costs, losses, liabilities and damages paid or incurred by Charter
Communications, Inc. in connection with the performance of its services, which
expenses will include any fees Charter Communications, Inc. is obligated to pay
under the mutual service agreement described below.



     MUTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHARTER INVESTMENT.   Charter
Communications, Inc. and Charter Investment, Inc. will enter into a mutual
services agreement to be effective upon the closing of the offering. Pursuant to
the mutual services agreement, each entity agrees to provide services to the
other as may be reasonably requested in order to manage Charter Communications
Holding Company and to manage and operate our cable


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systems. In addition, officers of Charter Investment, Inc. will also serve as
officers of Charter Communications, Inc. The officers and employees of each
entity will be available to the other to provide the services described above.
All expenses and costs incurred with respect to the services provided will be
paid by Charter Communications, Inc. Charter Communications, Inc. and Charter
Investment, Inc. shall indemnify and hold harmless each other and its directors,
officers and employees from and against any and all claims that may be made
against any of them in connection with the mutual services agreement except due
to its or their gross negligence or willful misconduct.



CONSULTING AGREEMENT



        On March 10, 1999, Charter Holdings entered into a consulting agreement
with Vulcan Northwest and Charter Investment, Inc. Pursuant to the terms of the
consulting agreement, Charter Holdings retained Vulcan Northwest and Charter
Investment, Inc. to provide advisory, financial and other consulting services
with respect to acquisitions of the business, assets or stock of other companies
by Charter Holdings or by any of its subsidiaries. Such services include
participation in the evaluation, negotiation and implementation of these
acquisitions. The agreement expires on December 31, 2000, and automatically
renews for successive one-year terms unless otherwise terminated.



     All reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Vulcan Northwest and
Charter Investment, Inc. are Charter Holdings' responsibility and must be
reimbursed. Charter Holdings must also pay Vulcan Northwest and Charter
Investment, Inc. a fee for their services rendered for each acquisition made by
Charter Holdings or any of its subsidiaries. This fee equals 1% of the aggregate
value of such acquisition. Neither Vulcan Northwest nor Charter Investment, Inc.
will receive a fee in connection with the American Cable, Renaissance, Greater
Media, Helicon, Vista, Cable Satellite, InterMedia and Rifkin acquisitions. No
such fee is planned to be paid to either Vulcan Northwest or Charter Investment,
Inc. in connection with other acquisitions being made by Charter Holdings'
affiliates. Charter Holdings has also agreed to indemnify and hold harmless
Vulcan Northwest and Charter Investment, Inc., and their respective officers,
directors, stockholders, agents, employees and affiliates, for all claims,
actions, demands and expenses that arise out of this consulting agreement and
the services they provide to Charter Holdings.



     Mr. Allen owns 100% of Vulcan Northwest and is the Chairman of the board.
William D. Savoy, another of Charter Communications, Inc.'s directors, is the
President and a director of Vulcan Northwest.


TRANSACTIONS WITH PAUL G. ALLEN


     On December 21, 1998, Mr. Allen contributed approximately $431 million to
Charter Investment, Inc. and received non-voting common stock of Charter
Investment, Inc. Such non-voting common stock was converted to voting common
stock on December 23, 1998.


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     On December 23, 1998, Mr. Allen contributed approximately $1.3 billion to
Charter Investment, Inc. and received voting common stock of Charter Investment,
Inc. Additionally, Charter Investment, Inc. borrowed approximately $6.2 million
in the form of a bridge loan from Mr. Allen. This bridge loan was contributed by
Mr. Allen to Charter Investment, Inc. in March 1999. No interest on such bridge
loan was accrued or paid by Charter Investment, Inc. On the same date, Mr. Allen
also contributed approximately $223.5 million to Vulcan Cable II, Inc., a
company owned by Mr. Allen. Vulcan II was merged with and into Charter
Investment, Inc.



     On January 5, 1999, Charter Investment, Inc. borrowed approximately $132.2
million in the form of a bridge loan from Mr. Allen. This bridge loan was
contributed by Mr. Allen to Charter Investment, Inc. in March 1999. No interest
on such bridge loan was accrued or paid by Charter Investment, Inc. On the same
date, Mr. Allen also acquired additional voting common stock of Charter
Investment, Inc. from Jerald L. Kent, Howard L. Wood and Barry L. Babcock for an
aggregate purchase price of approximately $176.7 million.



     On January 11, 1999, Charter Investment, Inc. borrowed $25 million in the
form of a bridge loan from Mr. Allen. This bridge loan was contributed by Mr.
Allen to Charter Investment, Inc. in March 1999. No interest on such bridge loan
was accrued or paid by Charter Investment, Inc.



     On March 16, 1999, Charter Investment, Inc. borrowed approximately $124.8
million in the form of a bridge loan from Mr. Allen. This bridge loan was
contributed by Mr. Allen to Charter Investment, Inc. in March 1999. No interest
on such bridge loan was accrued or paid by Charter Investment, Inc.



     The $431 million contribution was used to redeem stock of certain
shareholders in Charter Investment, Inc. The $1.3 billion and $223.5 million
contributions by Mr. Allen were used by Charter Investment, Inc. to purchase the
remaining interest in CCA Group and CharterComm Holdings. All other
contributions to Charter Investment, Inc. by Mr. Allen were used in operations
of Charter Investment, Inc. and were not contributed to Charter Holdings.



     On August 10, 1999, Vulcan Cable III Inc., as designee, purchased 24.1
million membership units for $500 million. On September 22, 1999, Mr. Allen,
through Vulcan Cable III Inc., contributed an additional $825 million,
consisting of approximately $644.3 million in cash and approximately $180.7
million in equity interests in Rifkin that Vulcan Cable III Inc. had acquired in
the Rifkin acquisition in exchange for 39.8 million membership units.



     As part of the membership interests purchase agreement, Vulcan Ventures
Incorporated and Charter Communications, Inc., Charter Investment, Inc. and
Charter Communications Holding Company entered into an agreement on September
21, 1999 regarding the right of Vulcan Ventures to use up to eight of our
digital cable channels. Specifically, we will provide Vulcan Ventures with
exclusive rights for carriage of up to eight digital cable television
programming


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services or channels on each of the digital cable television systems with local
control of the digital product now or hereafter owned, operated, controlled or
managed by us of 550 MHz or more. If the system offers digital services but has
less than 550 MHz of capacity, then the programming services will be equitably
reduced. The programming services will consist of any designated by Vulcan. We
agree that upon request of Vulcan, we will attempt to reach a comprehensive
programming agreement pursuant to which we will pay the programmer, if possible,
a fee per digital subscriber. If such fee arrangement is not achieved, then we
and the programmer shall enter into a standard programming agreement.We believe
that this transaction is on terms at least as favorable to us as Mr. Allen would
negotiate with other cable operators.


     During the second and third quarters of 1999, one of our subsidiaries sold
shared interests in several airplanes to Mr. Allen for approximately $8 million.
We believe that the purchase price paid by Mr. Allen for these interests was the
fair market price.

ALLOCATION OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WITH MR. ALLEN


     As described under "-- Business Relationships," Mr. Allen and a number of
his affiliates have interests in various entities that provide services or
programming to a number of our subsidiaries. Given the diverse nature of Mr.
Allen's investment activities and interests, and to avoid the possibility of
future disputes as to potential business, effective upon the completion of the
offering by Charter Communications, Inc., Charter Communications Holding Company
and Charter Communications, Inc. will have agreed, until all of its shares of
Class B common stock held by Mr. Allen and his affiliates, including Charter
Investment, Inc. and Vulcan Cable III Inc., have automatically converted into
shares of Class A common stock, not to engage in any business transaction
outside the cable transmission business. We will also agree with Mr. Allen that,
should we wish to pursue a business transaction outside of this scope, we must
first offer Mr. Allen the opportunity to pursue the particular business
transaction. If he decides not to do so and consents to our engaging in the
business transaction, we will be able to do so and Charter Communications,
Inc.'s restated certificate of incorporation and Charter Communications Holding
Company's operating agreement would be amended accordingly to appropriately
modify the current restrictions on our ability to engage in any business other
than the cable transmission business. The cable transmission business means the
business of transmitting video, audio and data on cable television systems
owned, operated or managed by us from time to time. As long as Mr. Allen is a
director of Charter Communications, Inc., he will be required to present to
Charter Communications, Inc. any opportunity he may have to acquire, directly or
indirectly, a majority ownership interest in any cable television system or any
company whose principal business is the ownership, operation or management of
cable television systems. However, except for the foregoing, Charter
Communications Holding Company and Charter Communications, Inc. will agree


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that Mr. Allen does not have an obligation to present to Charter Communications,
Inc. business opportunities in which both Mr. Allen and we might have an
interest and that he may exploit such opportunities for his own account. Charter
Communications, Inc. restated certificate of incorporation and Charter
Communications Holding Company's operating agreement will contain provisions to
that effect.


ASSIGNMENTS OF ACQUISITIONS


     On January 1, 1999, Charter Investment, Inc. entered into a membership
purchase agreement with ACEC Holding Company, LLC for the acquisition of
American Cable. On February 23, 1999, Charter Investment, Inc. assigned its
rights and obligations under this agreement to one of our subsidiaries, Charter
Communications Entertainment II, LLC, effective as of March 8, 1999, or such
earlier date as mutually agreed to by the parties. The acquisition of American
Cable was completed in May 1999.



     On February 17, 1999, Charter Investment, Inc. entered into an asset
purchase agreement with Greater Media, Inc. and Greater Media Cablevision, Inc.
for the acquisition of the Greater Media systems. On February 23, 1999, Charter
Investment, Inc. assigned its rights and obligations under this agreement to one
of our subsidiaries, Charter Communications Entertainment I, LLC. The
acquisition of the Greater Media systems was completed in June 1999.



     In May 1999, Charter Investment, Inc. entered into the Falcon purchase
agreement. As of June 22, 1999, pursuant to the first amendment to the Falcon
purchase agreement, Charter Investment, Inc. assigned its rights under the
Falcon purchase agreement to Charter LLC, a subsidiary of Charter Communications
Holding Company.



     In May 1999, Charter Investment, Inc. entered into the Fanch purchase
agreement. On September 21, 1999, Charter Investment, Inc. assigned its rights
and obligations to purchase stock interests under this agreement to Charter
Communications Holding Company and its rights and obligations to purchase
partnership interests and assets under this agreement to Charter Communications
VI, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Charter Communications Holding
Company.



     In May 1999, Charter Investment, Inc. and Charter Communications Holding
Company entered into an agreement to purchase directly and indirectly all of the
equity interests of Avalon Cable LLC. In connection with this acquisition,
Charter Communications, Inc. has agreed to assume the obligation to acquire the
stock of Avalon Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc.


EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS


     Mr. Kent and Mr. Babcock have entered into employment agreements with us.
We have summarized these agreements in "Management -- Employment Agreements".


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INSURANCE


     Charter Communications, Inc. receives insurance and workers' compensation
coverage through Charter Investment, Inc. Charter Investment, Inc.'s insurance
policies provide coverage for Charter Investment, Inc. and its


     - subsidiaries, and associated, affiliated and inter-related companies,

     - majority (51% or more) owned partnerships and joint ventures,

     - interest in (or its subsidiaries' interest in) any other partnerships,
       joint ventures or limited liability companies,

     - interest in (or its subsidiaries' interest in) any company or
       organization coming under its active management or control, and

     - any entity or party required to be insured under any contract or
       agreement, which may now exist, may have previously existed, or may
       hereafter be created or acquired.


     Charter Investment, Inc.'s expensed approximately $5,498,000 for the six
months ended June 30, 1999, approximately $603,000 for the year ended December
31, 1998, approximately $172,100 for the year ended December 31, 1997, and
approximately $108,000, for the year ended December 31, 1996, relating to
insurance allocations.


BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS


     Paul G. Allen or certain affiliates of Mr. Allen own equity interests or
warrants to purchase equity interests in various entities which provide a number
of our subsidiaries with services or programming. Among these entities are High
Speed Access Corp., WorldGate Communications, Inc., Wink Communications, Inc.,
ZDTV, L.L.C., USA Networks and Oxygen Media, Inc. These affiliates include
Charter Investment, Inc. and Vulcan Ventures, Inc. Mr. Allen owns 100% of the
equity of Vulcan Ventures, and is the President, Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board. Mr. Savoy is also a Vice President and a director of
Vulcan Ventures.



     HIGH SPEED ACCESS.   High Speed Access is a provider of high-speed Internet
access over cable modems. In November 1998, Charter Investment, Inc. entered
into a systems access and investment agreement with Vulcan Ventures and High
Speed Access and a related network services agreement with High Speed Access.
Additionally, Vulcan Ventures and High Speed Access entered into a programming
content agreement. Under these agreements, High Speed Access will have exclusive
access to at least 750,000 of our homes with an installed cable drop from our
cable system or which is eligible for a cable drop by virtue of our cable system
passing the home. The term of the systems access and investment agreement
continues until midnight of the day High Speed Access ceases to provide High
Speed Access services to cable subscribers in any geographic area or region. The
term of the network services agreement is as to a particular cable system, five
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commences for that cable system and, following this initial term, the network
services agreement automatically renews itself on a year-to-year basis.
Additionally, we can terminate our exclusivity rights, on a system-by-system
basis, if High Speed Access fails to meet performance benchmarks or otherwise
breaches the agreements including their commitment to provide content designated
by Vulcan Ventures. The programming content agreement is effective until
terminated for any breach and will automatically terminate upon the expiration
of the systems access and investment agreement. During the term of the
agreements, High Speed Access has agreed not to deploy WorldGate, Web TV,
digital television or related products in the market areas of any committed
system or in any area in which we operate a cable system. All of Charter
Investment, Inc.'s operations take place at the subsidiary level and it is
through Charter Investment, Inc. that we derive our rights and obligations with
respect to High Speed Access. Under the terms of the network services agreement,
we split revenue with High Speed Access based on set percentages of gross
revenues in each category of service. The programming content agreement provides
each of Vulcan Ventures and High Speed Access with a license to use certain
content and materials of the other on a non-exclusive, royalty-free basis.
Operations began in the first quarter of 1999. Net receipts from High Speed
Access for the six months ended June 30, 1999 were approximately $24,000.


     Concurrently with entering into these agreements, High Speed Access issued
8 million shares of Series B convertible preferred stock to Vulcan Ventures at a
purchase price of $2.50 per share. Vulcan Ventures also subscribed to purchase
2.5 million shares of Series C convertible preferred stock, at a purchase price
of $5.00 per share on or before November 25, 2000, and received an option to
purchase an additional 2.5 million shares of Series C convertible preferred
stock at a purchase price of $5.00 per share. In April 1999, Vulcan Ventures
purchased the entire 5 million shares of Series C convertible preferred stock
for $25 million in cash. The shares of Series B and Series C convertible
preferred stock issued to Vulcan Ventures automatically converted at a price of
$3.23 per share into 20.15 million shares of common stock upon completion of
High Speed Access' initial public offering in June 1999.


     Additionally, High Speed Access granted Vulcan Ventures warrants to
purchase up to 5 million shares of common stock at a purchase price of $5.00 per
share. These warrants were converted to warrants to purchase up to 7,739,938
shares of common stock at a purchase price of $3.23 per share upon completion of
High Speed Access' initial public offering. Vulcan Ventures subsequently
assigned the warrants to Charter Investment, Inc. The warrants are exercisable
at the rate of 1.55 shares of common stock for each home passed in excess of
750,000, 3.9 million warrants may be earned on or before July 31, 2001 and must
be exercised on or before July 31, 2002. 3.9 million warrants may be earned on
or before July 31, 2003 and must be exercised on or before July 31, 2004. The
warrants may be forfeited in certain circumstances, generally if the number of
homes passed in a committed system is reduced.


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     In addition, Jerald L. Kent, our President and Chief Executive Officer and
a director of Charter Holdings, Mr. Savoy and another individual who performs
management services for the issuers, are also directors of High Speed Access
Corp.



     Upon completion of the offering, Charter Investment, Inc. will assign to
Charter Communications Holding Company all of its rights and obligations under
its agreements with High Speed Access, and transfer the warrants to purchase up
to 7,739,938 shares of common stock of High Speed Access, to Charter
Communications Holding Company.



     WORLDGATE.   WorldGate is a provider of Internet access through cable
television systems. On November 7, 1997, Charter Investment, Inc. signed an
affiliation agreement with WorldGate pursuant to which WorldGate's services will
be offered to some of our customers. The term of the agreement is five years
unless terminated by either party for failure of the other party to perform any
of its obligations or undertakings required under the agreement. The agreement
automatically renews for additional successive two-year periods upon expiration
of the initial five year term. All of Charter Investment Inc.'s operations take
place at the subsidiary level and it is through Charter Investment Inc. that we
derive our rights and obligations with respect to WorldGate. Pursuant to the
agreement, we have agreed to use our reasonable best efforts to deploy the
WorldGate Internet access service within a portion of our cable television
systems and to install the appropriate headend equipment in all of our major
markets in those systems. Major markets for purposes of this agreement include
those in which we have more than 25,000 customers. We incur the cost for the
installation of headend equipment. In addition, we have agreed to use our
reasonable best efforts to deploy such service in all non-major markets that are
technically capable of providing interactive pay-per-view service, to the extent
we determine that it is economically practical. When WorldGate has a telephone
return path service available, we will, if economically practical, use all
reasonable efforts to install the appropriate headend equipment and deploy the
WorldGate service in our remaining markets. Telephone return path service is the
usage of telephone lines to connect to the Internet to transmit data or receive
data. We have also agreed to market the WorldGate service within our market
areas. We pay a monthly subscriber access fee to WorldGate based on the number
of subscribers to the WorldGate service. We have the discretion to determine
what fees, if any, we will charge our subscribers for access to the WorldGate
service. We started offering WorldGate service in 1998. For the six months ended
June 30, 1999, we paid to WorldGate approximately $570,000. For the year ended
December 31, 1998, we paid to WorldGate approximately $276,000. We charged our
subscribers approximately $76,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1999, and
approximately $22,000 for the year ended December 31, 1998.



     On November 24, 1997, Charter Investment, Inc. acquired 70,423 shares of
WorldGate's Series B preferred stock at a purchase price of $7.10 per share. On
February 3, 1999, a subsidiary of Charter Holdings acquired 90,909 shares of


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Series C preferred stock at a purchase price of $11.00 per share. As a result of
a stock split, each share of Series B preferred stock will convert into
two-thirds of a share of WorldGate's common stock, and each share of Series C
preferred stock will convert into two-thirds of a share of WorldGate's common
stock. Upon completion of WorldGate's initial public offering, each series of
preferred stock will automatically convert into common stock.


     Upon completion of the offering, Charter Investment, Inc. will assign to
Charter Communications Holding Company all of its rights and obligations under
its agreements with WorldGate and transfer its 70,423 shares of WorldGate Series
B preferred stock to Charter Communications Holding Company.



     WINK.   Wink offers an enhanced broadcasting system that adds interactivity
and electronic commerce opportunities to traditional programming and
advertising. Viewers can, among other things, find news, weather and sports
information on-demand and order products through use of a remote control. On
October 8, 1997, Charter Investment, Inc. signed a cable affiliation agreement
with Wink to deploy this enhanced broadcasting technology in our systems. The
term of the agreement is three years. Either party has the right to terminate
the agreement for the other party's failure to comply with any of its respective
material obligations under the agreement. All of Charter Investment, Inc.'s
operations take place at the subsidiary level and it is through Charter
Investment, Inc. that we derive our rights and obligations with respect to Wink.
Pursuant to the agreement, Wink granted us the non-exclusive license to use
their software to deliver the enhanced broadcasting to all of our cable systems.
For the first year of the agreement, we pay a monthly license fee to Wink which
is based on the number of our subscribers in our operating areas. After the
first year of the agreement we pay a fixed monthly license fee to Wink
regardless of the number of our subscribers in our operating areas. We also
supply all server hardware required for deployment of Wink services. In
addition, we agreed to promote and market the Wink service to our customers
within the area of each system in which such service is being provided. We share
in the revenue Wink generated from all fees collected by Wink for transactions
generated by our customers. The amount of revenue shared is based on the number
of transactions per month. As of June 30, 1999, no revenue or expenses have been
recognized as a result of this agreement.


     On November 30, 1998, Vulcan Ventures acquired 1,162,500 shares of Wink's
Series C preferred stock for approximately $9.3 million. In connection with such
acquisition, Wink issued to Vulcan Venture warrants to purchase shares of common
stock. Additionally, Microsoft Corporation, of which Mr. Allen is a director,
also owns an equity interest in Wink.


     Upon the completion of the offering, Charter Investment, Inc. will assign
to Charter Communications Holding Company all of its rights and obligations
under its agreements with Wink.


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     ZDTV.   ZDTV operates a cable television channel which broadcasts shows
about technology and the Internet. Pursuant to a carriage agreement which
Charter Communications Holding Company intends to enter into with ZDTV, ZDTV has
agreed to provide us with programming for broadcast via our cable television
systems at no cost. The term of the proposed carriage agreement, with respect to
each of our cable systems, is from the date of launch of ZDTV on that cable
system until April 30, 2008. The term expires on the same day for each of our
cable systems, regardless of when any individual cable system launches ZDTV. The
carriage agreement grants us a limited non-exclusive right to receive and to
distribute ZDTV to our subscribers in digital or analog format. The carriage
agreement does not grant us the right to distribute ZDTV over the Internet. We
pay a monthly subscriber fee to ZDTV for the ZDTV programming based on the
number of our subscribers subscribing to ZDTV. Additionally, we agreed to use
commercially reasonable efforts to publicize the programming schedule of ZDTV in
each of our cable systems that offers or will offer ZDTV. Upon reaching a
specified threshold number of ZDTV subscribers, then, in the event ZDTV inserts
any informercials, advertorials and/or home shopping into in the ZDTV
programming, we receive from ZDTV a percentage of net product revenues resulting
from our distribution of these services. ZDTV may not offer its services to any
other cable operator which serves the same or fewer number of subscribers at a
more favorable rate or on more favorable carriage terms. As of June 30, 1999, no
expenses have been recognized as a result of these agreements.


     On February 5, 1999, Vulcan Programming acquired an approximate one-third
interest in ZDTV. Mr. Allen owns 100% of Vulcan Programming. Mr. Savoy is the
president and director of Vulcan Programming. The remaining approximate
two-thirds interest in ZDTV is owned by Ziff-Davis Inc. Vulcan Ventures owns
approximately 3% of the interests in Ziff-Davis. The total investment made by
Vulcan Programming and Vulcan Ventures was $104 million.



     USA NETWORKS.   USA Networks operates USA Network and The Sci-Fi Channel,
which are cable television networks. USA Networks also operates Home Shopping
Network, which is a retail sales program available via cable television systems.
On May 1, 1994, Charter Investment, Inc. signed an affiliation agreement with
USA Networks. Pursuant to this affiliation agreement, USA Networks has agreed to
provide their programming for broadcast via our cable television systems. The
term of the affiliation agreement is until December 30, 1999. The affiliation
agreement grants us the nonexclusive right to cablecast the USA Network
programming service. We pay USA Networks a monthly fee for the USA Network
programming service number based on the number of subscribers in each of our
systems and the number and percentage of such subscribers receiving the USA
Network programming service. Additionally, we agreed to use best efforts to
publicize the schedule of the USA Network programming service in the television
listings and program guides which we distribute. We have paid to USA Networks
for programming approximately


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$4,931,614 for the six months ended June 30, 1999, approximately $556,000 for
the year ended December 31, 1998, approximately $204,000 for the year ended
December 31, 1997, and approximately $134,000 for the year ended December 31,
1996. In addition, we received commissions from Home Shopping Network for sales
generated by our customers totaling approximately $794,000 for the six months
ended June 30, 1999, approximately $121,000 for the year ended December 31,
1998, approximately $62,000 for the year ended December 31, 1997, and
approximately $35,000 for the year ended December 31, 1996.


     Mr. Allen and Mr. Savoy are also directors of USA Networks. As of April
1999, Mr. Allen owned approximately 12.4% and Mr. Savoy owned less than 1% of
the common stock of USA Networks. Upon completion of the offering, Charter
Investment, Inc. will assign to Charter Communications Holding Company all of
its rights and obligations under its agreements with USA Networks.



     OXYGEN MEDIA, INC.   Oxygen provides content aimed at the female audience
for distribution over the Internet and cable television systems. Vulcan Ventures
has agreed to invest up to $100 million in Oxygen. In addition, Charter
Communications Holding Company has agreed to enter into a carriage agreement
with Oxygen pursuant to which we intend to carry Oxygen programming content on
our cable systems. As of June 30, 1999, no expenses have been recognized as a
result of these agreements.



     Mr. Allen and his affiliates have, and in the future likely will make,
numerous investments outside of Charter Communications Holding Company. We
cannot assure you that in the event that we or any of our subsidiaries enter
into transactions in the future with any affiliate of Mr. Allen, that such
transactions will be on terms as favorable to us as terms we might have obtained
from an unrelated third party. Also, conflicts could arise with respect to the
allocation of corporate opportunities between us and Mr. Allen and his
affiliates. Charter Communications, Inc.'s certificate of incorporation and
Charter Communications Holding Company's operating agreement contains provisions
governing the allocation of corporate opportunities as they arise between
Charter Communications, Inc. and Mr. Allen.



     We have not instituted any formal plan or arrangement to address potential
conflicts of interest.


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                      DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS

     The following description of our indebtedness is qualified in its entirety
by reference to the relevant credit facility, indenture and related documents
governing the debt.

EXISTING CREDIT FACILITIES

     CHARTER OPERATING CREDIT FACILITIES.   On March 18, 1999, all of our then-
existing senior debt, consisting of seven separate credit facilities, was
refinanced with proceeds of the sale of the original Charter Holdings notes and
proceeds of our initial senior secured credit facilities. The borrower under our
initial senior secured credit facilities is Charter Operating. The initial
senior secured credit facilities were arranged by Chase Securities, Inc.,
NationsBank Montgomery Securities LLC and TD Securities (USA) Inc. The initial
Charter Operating senior secured credit facilities provided for borrowings of up
to $2.75 billion.

     The initial Charter Operating senior secured credit facilities were
increased on April 30, 1999 by $1.35 billion of additional senior secured credit
facilities. Obligations under the Charter Operating credit facilities are
guaranteed by Charter Operating's parent, Charter Holdings, and by Charter
Operatings' subsidiaries. The obligations under the Charter Operating credit
facilities are secured by pledges by Charter Operating of inter-company
obligations and the ownership interests of Charter Operating and its
subsidiaries, but are not secured by the other assets of Charter Operating or
its subsidiaries. The guarantees are secured by pledges of inter-company
obligations and the ownership interests of Charter Holdings in Charter
Operating, but are not secured by the other assets of Charter Holdings or
Charter Operating.


     The initial senior secured credit facilities of $4.1 billion consist of:


     - an eight and one-half year reducing revolving loan in the amount of $1.25
       billion;

     - an eight and one-half year Tranche A term loan in the amount of $1.0
       billion; and

     - a nine-year Tranche B term loan in the amount of $1.85 billion.

     The Charter Operating credit facilities provide for the amortization of the
principal amount of the Tranche A term loan facility and the reduction of the
revolving loan facility beginning on June 30, 2002 with respect to the Tranche A
term loan and on March 31, 2004 with respect to the revolving credit facility,
with a final maturity date of September 18, 2007. The amortization of the
principal amount of the Tranche B term loan facility is substantially
"back-ended," with more than ninety percent of the principal balance due in the
year of maturity. The Charter Operating credit facilities also provide for an
incremental term facility of up to $500 million which is conditioned upon
receipt of additional new commitments from lenders. If the incremental term
facility becomes available, up to 50% of the borrowings under it may be repaid
on terms substantially similar to

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that of the Tranche A term loan and the remaining portion on terms substantially
similar to the Tranche B term loan. The credit facilities also contain
provisions requiring mandatory loan prepayments under some circumstances, such
as when significant amounts of assets are sold and the proceeds are not promptly
reinvested in assets useful in the business.


     The Charter Operating credit facilities provide the borrower with two
interest rate options, to which a margin is added: a base rate option, generally
the "prime rate" of interest, and an interest rate option based on the interbank
eurodollar rate. Interest rate margins for the Charter Operating credit
facilities depend upon performance measured by a "leverage ratio," or, the ratio
of indebtedness to annualized operating cash flow. Annualized operating cash
flow is defined as the immediately preceding quarter's operating cash flow,
before management fees, multiplied by four. This leverage ratio is based on the
debt of Charter Operating and its subsidiaries, exclusive of the outstanding
notes and other debt for money borrowed, including guarantees by Charter
Operating and by Charter Holdings. The interest rate margins for the Charter
Operating credit facilities are as follows:



     - with respect to the revolving loan and the Tranche A term loan, the
       margin ranges from 1.5% to 2.25% for eurodollar loans and from 0.5% to
       1.25% for base rate loans.



     - with respect to the Tranche B term loan, the margin ranges from 2.25% to
       2.75% for eurodollar loans and from 1.25% to 1.75% for base rate loans.



     The Charter Operating credit facilities contain representations and
warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, information requirements, events
of default and financial covenants. The financial covenants, which are generally
tested on a quarterly basis, measure performance against standards set for
leverage, debt service coverage, and operating cash flow coverage of cash
interest expense.


     Under most circumstances, acquisitions and investments may be made without
the consent of the lenders as long as Charter Operating's operating cash flow
for the four complete quarters preceding the acquisition or investment equals or
exceeds 1.75 times the sum of its cash interest expense plus any restricted
payments, on a pro forma basis after giving effect to the acquisition or
investment.

     The Charter Operating credit facilities also contain a change of control
provision, making it an event of default, and permitting acceleration of the
debt, in the event that either:


     - Mr. Allen, including his estate, heirs and other related entities, fails
       to maintain a 51% direct or indirect voting and economic interest in
       Charter Operating, provided that after the consummation of an initial
       public offering by Charter Holdings or an affiliate of Charter Holdings,
       the economic interest percentage may be reduced to 25%, or


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     - a change of control occurs under the indentures governing the Charter
       Holdings notes.



     The various negative covenants place limitations on the ability of Charter
Holdings, Charter Operating and their subsidiaries to, among other things:



     - incur debt;



     - pay dividends;



     - incur liens;



     - make acquisitions;



     - investments or asset sales; or



     - enter into transactions with affiliates.



     Distributions by Charter Operating under the credit facilities to Charter
Holdings to pay interest on the Charter Holdings notes are generally permitted,
except during the existence of a default under the credit facilities. If the
8.250% Charter Holdings notes are not refinanced prior to six months before
their maturity date, the entire amount outstanding of the Charter Operating
credit facilities will become due and payable. As of June 30, 1999,
approximately $2.025 billion was outstanding and $2.075 billion was available
for borrowing under the Charter Operating credit facilities.


CREDIT FACILITIES TO BE ASSUMED IN CONNECTION WITH OUR PENDING ACQUISITIONS


     FALCON CABLE COMMUNICATIONS CREDIT FACILITIES.   In May 1999, Charter
Investment, Inc. entered into the Falcon acquisition agreements. The assumed
debt portion of the purchase price includes $967.0 million of senior credit
facilities of Falcon Cable Communications, LLC (the Falcon borrower). On July
21, 1999, a required percentage of the lenders under the Falcon borrower credit
agreement dated June 30, 1998 agreed to amend and restate the credit agreement,
effective on the date that we close our acquisition of Falcon. Unless otherwise
noted, the description below gives effect to this amendment and restatement,
which becomes effective at the time of the acquisition.



     The Falcon credit facilities have maximum borrowings of $1.5 billion. The
current amount outstanding under the credit facilities is approximately $967.0
million, consisting of:



     - A revolving facility in the amount of approximately $469.5 million;


     - A term loan B in the amount of approximately $199 million; and


     - A term loan C in the amount of approximately $298.5 million.


     We are in the process of raising additional commitments for a permitted
supplemental revolving credit facility in the maximum amount of $350 million.
The revolving facility and the supplemental revolving facility amortize
beginning in 2001 and 2003, respectively, and ending on December 29, 2006 and

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December 31, 2007, respectively. The term loan B and term loan C facilities
amortize beginning in 1999 and ending on June 29, 2007 and December 31, 2007,
respectively. The obligations under these facilities are guaranteed by the
subsidiaries of the Falcon borrower. The obligations under the Falcon borrower
credit facilities are secured by pledges of the ownership interests and inter-
company obligations of the Falcon borrower and its subsidiaries, but are not
secured by other assets of the Falcon borrower or its subsidiaries.

     The Falcon borrower credit facilities currently in effect provide for the
$350 million incremental availability referred to above, which we are currently
in the process of soliciting from the existing lenders. This facility is in the
form of an additional revolving loan. Upon the effectiveness of the amendment
and restatement of the Falcon borrower credit facilities at the time of the
acquisition of Falcon borrower by Charter Communications Holding Company, up to
an additional $350 million supplemental facility will be available, subject to
the borrower's ability to obtain additional commitments from lenders.


     The Falcon borrower credit facilities also contain provisions requiring
mandatory loan prepayments under certain circumstances, such as when significant
amounts of assets are sold and the proceeds are not promptly reinvested in
assets useful in the business of the Falcon borrower.



     The Falcon credit facilities provide the Falcon borrower with two interest
rate options, to which a margin is added: a base rate option, generally the
"prime rate" of interest, and an interest rate option rate based on the
interbank eurodollar rate. Interest rates for the Falcon credit facilities, as
well as a fee payable on unborrowed amounts available under these facilities,
will depend upon performance measured by a "leverage ratio," or, the ratio of
indebtedness to annualized operating cash flow. Annualized operating cash flow
is defined as the immediately preceding quarter's operating cash flow, before
management fees, multiplied by four. This leverage ratio is based on the debt of
the Falcon borrower and its subsidiaries, exclusive of the Falcon debentures
described below. The interest rate margins for the Falcon credit facilities are
as follows:



     - With respect to the revolving loan facility, the margin ranges from 1.0%
       to 2.0% for eurodollar loans and from 0.0% to 1.0% for base rate loans.



     - With respect to Term Loan B, the margin ranges from 1.75% to 2.25% for
       eurodollar loans and from 0.75% to 1.25% for base rate loans.



     - With respect to Term Loan C, the margin ranges from 2.0% to 2.5% for
       eurodollar loans and from 1.0% to 1.5% for base rate loans.


     The Falcon borrower credit facilities contain representations and
warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, information requirements, events
of default and financial covenants. The financial covenants, which are generally
tested on a quarterly basis, measure performance against standards set for
leverage, debt service coverage, and operating cash flow coverage of cash
interest expense.

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     The Falcon credit facilities also contain a change of control provision,
making it an event of default, and permitting acceleration of the debt, in the
event that either:


     - Mr. Allen, including his estate, heirs and other related entities, fails
       to maintain a 51% direct or indirect voting and economic interest in the
       Falcon borrower, provided that after the consummation of an initial
       public offering by the Falcon borrower or an affiliate of the Falcon
       borrower, the economic interest percentage may be reduced to 25%; or



     - A change of control occurs under the indentures governing the Falcon
       debentures or under the terms of other debt of Falcon.



     The various negative covenants place limitations on the ability of the
Falcon borrower and its subsidiaries to, among other things:



     - incur debt;



     - pay dividends;



     - incur liens;



     - make acquisitions;



     - investments or assets sales; or



     - enter into transactions with affiliates.



     Distributions by the Falcon borrower under its credit facilities to pay
interest on the Falcon debentures are generally permitted, except during the
existence of a default under the credit facilities.



     As of June 30, 1999, $967 billion was outstanding and $533 million was
available for borrowing under the Falcon credit facilities.


OTHER SENIOR CREDIT FACILITIES


     In connection with its acquisitions of Bresnan and Avalon, Charter
Communications Holding Company will assume or refinance the existing credit
facilities of those companies. In the event it assumes such credit facilities,
it will attempt, as it has succeeded with respect to Falcon, to renegotiate the
terms of such indebtedness on terms substantially similar or identical to the
terms of the senior credit facilities for Charter Operating. In the event it is
unable to do so, it will assume such indebtedness on its existing terms, if
permitted, or refinance such indebtedness. However, we cannot assure you that
Charter Communications Holding Company will be successful in its effort to
assume and renegotiate, or to refinance, any of such existing senior
indebtedness.



BRESNAN CREDIT FACILITIES



     On February 2, 1999, Bresnan entered into a loan agreement providing for
borrowings of up to $650 million. The obligations under the Bresnan credit
facilities are guaranteed by the restricted subsidiaries of Bresnan. The


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obligations under the Bresnan credit facilities are secured by pledges of the
ownership interests and intercompany obligations of Bresnan, its subsidiaries
and its parent company, but are not secured by other assets of Bresnan, its
subsidiaries or its parent company.



     The Bresnan credit facilities consist of:



     - a reducing revolving loan facility in the amount of $150 million;



     - a term loan A facility in the amount of $328 million; and



     - a term loan B facility in the amount of $172 million.



     The Bresnan credit facilities provide for the amortization of the principal
amount of the term loan A facility and the reduction of the revolving loan
facility beginning March 31, 2002, with a final maturity date of June 30, 2007.
The amortization of the term loan B facility is substantially "back-ended", with
more than ninety percent of the principal balance due on the final maturity date
of February 2, 2008. The Bresnan credit facilities also provide for an
incremental term facility of up to $200 million, which is conditioned upon
receipt of additional commitments from lenders. If the incremental term facility
becomes available, it may be in the form of revolving loans or term loans, but
may not amortize more quickly that the reducing revolving loan facility or the
term loan A facility, and may not have a final maturity date earlier than six
calendar months after the maturity date of the term loan B facility.



     The Bresnan credit facilities provide Bresnan with two interest rate
options, to which a margin is added: a base rate, generally the "prime rate" of
interest, and an interest rate option rate based on the interbank eurodollar
rate. Interest rate margins for the Bresnan credit facilities depend upon
performance measured by a "leverage ratio," that is, the ratio of total debt to
annualized operating cash flow of Bresnan and its restricted subsidiaries.
Annualized operating cash flow is defined as the immediately preceding quarter's
operating cash flow multiplied by four. The interest rate margins for the
Bresnan credit facilities are as follows:



     - there is no margin with respect to the revolving loan facility.



     - with respect to the term loan A facility, the margin ranges from 0.75% to
       2.25% for eurodollar loans and from 0.0% to 1.25% for base rate loans.



     - with respect to the term loan B facility, the margin ranges from 2.5% to
       2.75% for eurodollar loans and from 1.5% to 1.75% for base rate loans.



     The Bresnan credit facilities contain various representations and
warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, information requirements, events
of default and financial covenants. The financial covenants, which are generally
tested on a quarterly basis, measure performance against standards set for
leverage, debt service coverage, and operating cash flow coverage of cash
interest expense.


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Certain negative covenants place limitations on the ability of Bresnan and its
restricted subsidiaries to, among other things:



     - incur debt;



     - pay dividends;



     - incur liens;



     - make acquisitions;



     - investments or asset sales; or



     - enter into transactions with affiliates.



     Acquisitions may be made by Bresnan or its restricted subsidiaries without
the consent of the lenders so long as the leverage ratio for total debt is less
than or equal to 5.50 to 1.00, after giving effect to the acquisition. Other
investments may only be made on a limited basis within certain dollar amounts or
"baskets."



     The Bresnan credit facilities contain a change of control provision, making
it an event of default, and permitting acceleration of the debt, in the event
that either:



     - TCI Communications, including its affiliates, fails to own at least
       twenty-five percent of the membership interests of Bresnan;



     - Entities affiliated with the Blackstone Funds fail to own at least twenty
       percent of the membership interest in Bresnan prior to January 29, 2002;
       or



     - Thereafter, if the entities affiliated with the Blackstone Funds fail to
       own at least twenty percent of the membership interests in Bresnan, if
       any party(other than Bresnan Communications, Inc. or its affiliates),
       owns a greater percentage interest in Bresnan than the percentage
       interest held by TCI Communications and its affiliates.



     The Bresnan credit facilities also contain an asset sale provision,
requiring the borrower to use the net proceeds from any asset sales in excess of
$10 million:



     - to repay outstanding principal under the Bresnan facilities;



     - for permitted acquisitions; or



     - for the purchase of similar assets.



     The Bresnan credit facilities also require that the company be managed by a
Bresnan management company, BCI (USA), LLC. The foregoing provisions, among
others, will require material amendments to, or a refinancing of, the Bresnan
credit facilities upon the acquisition of Bresnan. If we cannot obtain consents
of lenders for amendments to the Bresnan credit facilities or arrange for their
refinancing, we will be required to repay the Bresnan credit facilities.


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     As of June 30, 1999, there was $500 million total principal amount
outstanding under the Bresnan credit facilities.



     AVALON CREDIT FACILITIES.   Avalon's existing credit facilities, under a
loan agreement dated November 5, 1998, include a revolving loan facility,
maturing October 31, 2005, a term loan A facility, maturing on October 31, 2005,
and a term loan B facility, maturing October 31, 2006, with total commitments
under all facilities of approximately $345 million. Unlike the Charter
Operating, Bresnan, and Falcon facilities, the Avalon credit facilities are
secured by all assets of the borrower and its subsidiaries, real and personal
property, including ownership interests and inter-company indebtedness.



     The Avalon credit facilities provide for the amortization of the principal
amount of the term loan A facility beginning on January 31, 2001. The
amortization of the principal amount of the term loan B facility is
substantially "back-ended," with more than 90% of the principal balance due in
2006, the year of maturity. The credit facilities also provide for an
incremental term facility of up to $75 million, which is conditioned upon
receipt of additional commitments from lenders. Mandatory loan prepayments are
required under specified circumstances, such as when significant amounts of
assets are sold and the proceeds are not promptly reinvested in assets useful in
the business.



     The credit facilities provide Avalon with two interest rate options, to
which a margin is added: a base rate, generally the "prime rate" of interest,
and an interest rate option based on an interbank eurodollar rate. Interest rate
margins for the Avalon credit facilities depend upon performance measured by a
"leverage ratio," that is, the ratio of consolidated debt to earnings before
interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for the four preceding fiscal
quarters. The interest rate margins for the Avalon credit facilities are as
follows:



     - with respect to the revolving loan facility and the term loan A facility,
       the margin ranges from 1.75% to 3.0% for eurodollar loans and from 0.75%
       to 2.0% for base rate loans,



     - with respect to the term loan B facility, the margin is 3.75% for
       eurodollar loans and 2.75% for base rate loans.



     The credit facilities contain representations and warranties, affirmative
and negative covenants, events of default and financial covenants. The financial
covenants, which are generally tested on a quarterly basis, measure performance
against standards set for leverage, interest coverage, fixed charge coverage and
debt service coverage.



     Certain negative covenants place limitations on the ability of Avalon and
its subsidiaries to, among other things:



     - incur debt;



     - pay dividends;



     - incur liens;


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     - enter into any merger, consolidation or amalgamation;



     - make any investments or asset sales; or



     - enter into transactions with affiliates



     The Avalon credit facilities also contain a change of control provision,
making it an event of default and permitting acceleration of the debt under
certain circumstances, including the following:



     - Avalon Cable Holdings LLC ceases to own and control 80% of the ordinary
       voting power of the outstanding capital stock of Avalon Cable LLC;



     - Avalon Cable LLC ceases to own and control 100% of each class of
       outstanding capital stock of Avalon Cable of Michigan LLC, Avalon Cable
       of New England LLC and Avalon Cable Finance, Inc.; or



     - A change of control occurs under the indentures governing the Avalon
       notes.



     Unless the lenders under the Avalon credit facilities grant consents, the
completion of the Avalon acquisition will constitute a change of control. If we
cannot obtain those consents or refinance the Avalon credit facilities, we will
be required to repay the Avalon credit facilities.



     As of June 30, 1999, there was approximately $177.4 million total principal
amount outstanding under the Avalon credit facilities.


EXISTING PUBLIC DEBT

     THE CHARTER HOLDINGS NOTES.   The original 8.250% Charter Holdings notes,
8.625% Charter Holdings notes and 9.920% Charter Holdings notes were issued and
the new 8.250% Charter Holdings notes, 8.625% Charter Holdings notes and 9.920%
Charter Holdings notes will be issued under three separate indentures, each
dated as of March 17, 1999, among Charter Holdings and Charter Communications
Holdings Capital Corporation, as the issuers, Marcus Cable Holdings, LLC, as
guarantor and Harris Trust and Savings Bank, as trustee. The issuers of the
original Charter Holdings notes have commenced an offer to exchange these notes
for new Charter Holdings notes by filing and causing to be declared effective a
registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 for the exchange. The
form and terms of the new Charter Holdings notes will be the same in all
material respects as the form and terms of the original Charter Holdings notes,
except that the new Charter Holdings notes will be registered under the
Securities Act of 1933 and, therefore, will not bear legends restricting the
transfer thereof. At the time of the sale of the original Charter Holdings
notes, Marcus Holdings guaranteed the Charter Holdings notes and issued a
promissory note to Charter Holdings for certain amounts loaned by Charter
Holdings to subsidiaries of Marcus Holdings. At the time of the merger of
Charter Holdings with Marcus Holdings, both the guarantee and the promissory

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note automatically became ineffective under the terms of the Charter Holdings
indentures. Consequently, all references in the Charter Holdings indentures and
the Charter Holdings notes to the guarantor, the guarantee or the promissory
note, and all related matters, such as the pledges of any collateral, became
inapplicable. The Charter Holdings notes are general unsecured obligations of
the issuers. The 8.250% Charter Holdings notes mature on April 1, 2007 and as of
June 30, 1999, there was $600 million in total principal amount outstanding. The
8.625% Charter Holdings notes will mature on April 1, 2009 and as of June 30,
1999, there was $1.5 billion in total principal amount currently outstanding.
The 9.920% Charter Holdings discount notes mature on April 1, 2011 and as of
June 30, 1999, the total accreted value was $931.6 million. Net proceeds from
the sale of Charter Holdings discount notes were $905.6 million. Cash interest
on the 9.920% Charter Holdings notes will not accrue prior to April 1, 2004.


     The Charter Holdings notes are senior debts of the co-issuers. They rank
equally with the current and future unsecured and unsubordinated debt, including
trade payables, of Charter Holdings.

     The issuers will not have the right to redeem the 8.250% Charter Holdings
notes prior to their maturity date on April 1, 2007. However, before April 1,
2002, the issuers may redeem up to 35% of each of the 8.625% Charter Holdings
notes and the 9.920% Charter Holdings notes with the proceeds of certain
offerings of equity securities. In addition, on or after April 1, 2004, the
issuers may redeem some or all of the 8.625% Charter Holdings notes and the
9.920% Charter Holdings notes at any time.


     In the event of a specified change of control event, the issuers must offer
to repurchase any then-outstanding Charter Holdings notes at 101% of their
principal amount or accreted value, as applicable, plus accrued and unpaid
interest. The consummation of the offering will not trigger any change of
control provisions under the Charter Holdings notes.


     The indentures governing the Charter Holdings notes also contain certain
events of default, affirmative covenants and negative covenants. Subject to
certain important exceptions, the indentures governing the Charter Holdings
notes, among other things, restrict the ability of the issuers and certain of
their subsidiaries to:

     - incur additional debt;

     - create specified liens;

     - pay dividends on stock or repurchase stock;

     - make investments;

     - sell all or substantially all of our assets or merge with or into other
       companies;

     - sell assets;

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     - in the case of our restricted subsidiaries, create or permit to exist
       dividend or payment restrictions with respect to us; and

     - engage in certain transactions with affiliates.


     RENAISSANCE NOTES.   The original Renaissance notes and new Renaissance
notes were issued by Renaissance Media (Louisiana) LLC, Renaissance Media
(Tennessee) LLC and Renaissance Media Capital Corporation, with Renaissance
Media Group LLC as guarantor and the United States Trust Company of New York as
trustee. Renaissance Media Group LLC, which is the direct or indirect parent
company of these issuers, is now a subsidiary of Charter Operating. The
Renaissance notes and the Renaissance guarantee are unsecured, unsubordinated
debt of the issuers and the guarantor, respectively. In October 1998, the
issuers exchanged $163.175 million of the original issued and outstanding 10%
senior discount notes due 2008 for an equivalent value of 10% senior discount
notes due April 15, 2008. The form and terms of the new Renaissance notes are
the same in all material respects as the form and terms of the original
Renaissance notes except that the issuance of the new Renaissance notes was
registered under the Securities Act.


     There will not be any payment of interest in respect of the Renaissance
notes prior to October 15, 2003. Interest on the Renaissance notes shall be paid
semi-annually in cash at a rate of 10% per annum beginning on October 15, 2003.
The Renaissance notes are redeemable at the option of the issuer, in whole or in
part, at any time on or after April 15, 2003, initially at 105% of their
principal amount at maturity, plus accrued interest, declining to 100% of the
principal amount at maturity, plus accrued interest, on or after April 15, 2006.
In addition, at any time prior to April 15, 2001, the issuers may redeem up to
35% of the original total principal amount at maturity of the Renaissance notes
with the proceeds of one or more sales of capital stock at 110% of their
accreted value on the redemption date, provided that after any such redemption
at least $106 million total principal amount at maturity of Renaissance notes
remains outstanding.


     Our acquisition of Renaissance triggered change of control provisions of
the Renaissance notes that required us to offer to purchase the Renaissance
notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of their accreted value on the date of
the purchase, plus accrued interest, if any. In May 1999, we made an offer to
repurchase the Renaissance notes, and holders of Renaissance notes representing
30% of the total principal amount outstanding at maturity tendered their
Renaissance notes for repurchase.


     The indenture contains certain covenants that restrict the ability of the
issuers and their restricted subsidiaries to:

     - incur additional debt;

     - create liens;

     - engage in sale-leaseback transactions;

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     - pay dividends or make contributions in respect of their capital stock;

     - redeem capital stock;

     - make investments or certain other restricted payments;

     - sell assets;

     - issue or sell stock of restricted subsidiaries;

     - enter into transactions with stockholders or affiliates; or

     - effect a consolidation or merger.

     As of June 30, 1999, there was outstanding $114.4 million, total principal
amount at maturity of Renaissance notes, with an accreted value of $82.6
million.

HELICON NOTES

     On November 3, 1993, The Helicon Group, L.P. and Helicon Capital Corp.
jointly issued $115.0 million aggregate principal amount of 11% senior secured
notes due 2003. On February 3, 1994, the issuers exchanged the original Helicon
notes for an equivalent value of new Helicon notes. The form and terms of the
new Helicon notes are the same as the form and terms of the corresponding
original Helicon notes except that the new Helicon notes were registered under
the Securities Act of 1933 and, therefore the new Helicon notes do not bear
legends restricting their transfer. The Helicon notes bear interest at a rate of
11% per annum.


     The Helicon notes are senior obligations of the issuers and are secured by
substantially all of their cable assets, subject to a number of exceptions. The
Helicon notes may be redeemed at the option of the issuers in whole or in part
at any time, at specified redemption prices plus accrued interest to the date of
redemption. While the Helicon notes are currently redeemable at a redemption
price of 106% of the total principal amount, plus accrued interest, if any,
beginning on November 1, 1999 we may call the Helicon notes at a redemption
price of 103% of total principal amount, plus accrued interest. The Helicon
notes were issued with original issue discount. The issuers are required to
redeem $25 million principal amount of the Helicon notes on each of November 1,
2001 and November 1, 2002. Our acquisition of Helicon triggered change of
control provisions under the Helicon notes that require us to make an offer to
repurchase these notes at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount plus
accrued interest. We will make such an offer to repurchase. We anticipate
repurchasing the Helicon notes at a price equal to 103% of their aggregate
principal amount plus accrued interest once the redemption price of 103% becomes
effective beginning November 1, 1999. The Helicon notes are currently callable
at 106%.


     The indenture governing the Helicon notes restricts, among other things,
the ability of the issuers and some of their subsidiaries to:

     - incur additional debt;

     - make specified distributions;

     - redeem equity interests;

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     - enter into transactions with affiliates; and

     - merge or consolidate with or sell substantially all of the assets of the
       issuers.

     As of June 30, 1999, $115.0 million total principal amount of the Helicon
notes remains outstanding.


RIFKIN NOTES



     The Rifkin notes were issued by Rifkin Acquisition Partners, and Rifkin
Acquisition Capital Corp. as co-issuers, subsidiaries of the partnership other
than Rifkin Acquisition Capital Corp. as guarantors, and Marine Midland Bank as
trustee. In March 1996, the issuers exchanged $125.0 million aggregate principal
amount of the originally issued and outstanding 11 1/8% senior subordinated
notes due 2006 for an equivalent value of new 11 1/8% senior subordinated notes
due 2006. The form and terms of the new Rifkin notes are substantially identical
to the form and terms of the original Rifkin notes except that the new Rifkin
notes have been registered under the Securities Act and, therefore, do not bear
legends restricting the transfer thereof. Interest on the Rifkin notes accrues
at the rate of 11 1/8% per annum and is payable in cash semi-annually in arrears
on January 15 and July 15 of each year, commencing July 15, 1996.



     The Rifkin notes are redeemable at the issuers' option, in whole or in
part, at any time on or after January 15, 2001, at 105.563% of the principal
amount together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of the
redemption. This redemption premium declines over time to 100% of the principal
amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on or after January 15, 2005.



     Our acquisition of Rifkin triggered change of control provisions of the
Rifkin notes that require us to offer to purchase the Rifkin notes at a purchase
price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest, if any. We
have made an offer to repurchase the Rifkin notes which expires on October 18,
1999, unless extended. In connection with this offer, we have solicited consents
to amend the related indenture and have offered to pay any holder of notes that
consents and tenders prior to October 1, 1999, an additional $30.00 per $1,000
principal amount of notes tendered.



     The Rifkin notes are jointly and severally guaranteed on a senior
subordinated basis by specified subsidiaries of the issuers. The guarantees of
the Rifkin notes will be general unsecured obligations of the guarantors and
will be subordinated in right of to all existing and future senior debt of the
guarantors.



     Among other restrictions, the indentures governing the Rifkin notes contain
covenants which limit the ability of the issuers and specified subsidiaries to:



     - assume additional debt and issue specified additional equity interests;



     - make restricted payments;


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     - enter into transactions with affiliates;



     - incur liens;



     - make specified contributions and payments to Rifkin Acquisition Partners;



     - transfer specified assets to subsidiaries; and



     - merge, consolidate, and transfer all or substantially all of the assets
       of Rifkin Acquisition Partners to another person.



     As of June 30, 1999, there was $125.0 million total principal outstanding
on the Rifkin notes.


PUBLIC DEBT TO BE ASSUMED IN CONNECTION WITH OUR PENDING ACQUISITIONS


   THE FALCON DEBENTURES.   The Falcon debentures, consisting of 8.375% Series A
senior debentures due 2010 and 9.285% Series A senior discount debentures due
2010, were issued by Falcon Holding Group, L.P. and Falcon Funding Corporation
on April 3, 1998. On August 5, 1998, the issuers proposed an exchange offer
whereby the outstanding $375 million Series A senior debentures and $435.3
million Series A senior discount debentures were exchanged for an equivalent
value of Series B senior debentures and Series B senior discount debentures. The
form and terms of the new debentures are the same as the form and terms of the
corresponding original Falcon debentures except that the issuance of the
exchange debentures was registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and,
therefore, the exchange debentures do not bear legends restricting the transfer
thereof.


     The Falcon debentures will mature on April 15, 2010. Interest on the Falcon
debentures accrues from the issue date or from the most recent interest payment
date to which interest has been paid or provided for, payable semiannually on
April 15 and October 15 of each year. No interest on the Series B senior
discount debentures will be paid prior to April 15, 2003. The issuers may,
however, elect to commence accrual of cash interest on any payment date, in
which case the outstanding principal amount at maturity of Series B senior
discount debenture will be reduced to the accreted value of such Series B senior
discount debenture as of such interest payment date and the interest will be
payable semiannually in cash on each interest payment date thereafter.

     The Falcon debentures will be redeemable at the option of the issuers, in
whole or in part, at any time on or after April 15, 2003, at a premium and, in
each case, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.
This premium declines over time to 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued
and unpaid interest, if any, on or after April 15, 2006. In addition, at any
time prior to April 15, 2001, the issuers may redeem, at a premium, up to 35% of
the total principal amount or accreted value, as applicable, of the Falcon
debentures with the net cash proceeds of specified equity issuances, in each
case plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.
Following a

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redemption, at least 65% in total principal amount at maturity of the Falcon
senior discount debentures and $195 million of the total principal amount of
Falcon senior debentures must remain outstanding.

     In the event of specified change of control events, the holders of the
Falcon debentures will have the right to require the issuers to purchase their
Falcon debentures at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount or accreted
value, as applicable, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of
purchase. The Falcon acquisition will give rise to this right.

     The Falcon debentures are joint and several senior unsecured obligations of
the issuers. The Falcon debentures are the obligations of the issuers only, and
the issuers' subsidiaries do not have any obligation to pay any amounts due
under the Falcon debentures. Therefore, the Falcon debentures are effectively
subordinated to all existing and future liabilities of the issuers'
subsidiaries.

     Among other restrictions, the indentures governing the Falcon debentures
contain certain limitations on the issuers' and their specified subsidiaries'
ability to:

     - incur additional debt;

     - make restricted payments;

     - create certain liens;

     - sell all or substantially all of their assets or merge with or into other
       companies;

     - invest in unrestricted subsidiaries and affiliates;

     - pay dividends or make any other distributions on any capital stock; and

     - guarantee any debt which is equal or subordinate in right of payment to
       the Falcon debentures.


     As of June 30, 1999, there was $375.0 million total principal amount
outstanding on the Falcon senior debentures, and the accreted value of the
senior discount debentures was $308.7 million.



THE FALCON SUBORDINATED NOTES



     On October 21, 1991, Falcon Holding Group, L.P. issued $15.0 million
aggregate principal amount of 11.56% subordinated notes due 2001. Interest is
payable semi-annually on March 31 and September 30 of each year.



     The Falcon subordinated notes are redeemable at the issuer's option, in
whole or in part, at any time in whole or part on or after June 30, 1993, at
100% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption
and a make-whole premium.


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     Among other restrictions, the note purchase agreement governing the Falcon
subordinated notes limits the activities of the issuer and its subsidiaries to:



     - incur additional debt;



     - pay dividends or make other restricted payments;



     - enter into transactions with affiliates;



     - create liens;



     - incur additional debt; and



     - sell assets or subsidiary stock.



In addition, the terms of the note purchase agreement prohibits the issuer from
being acquired by an unaffiliated entity. Our acquisition of Falcon will
constitute an event of default under the note purchase agreement and will give
rise, if written notice is given by holders of a majority in outstanding amount
of notes, to an obligation to repay all outstanding principal and accrued
interest on the Falcon subordinated notes, plus a make-whole premium, within 30
days of the receipt of the notice. The make-whole premium equals the difference
between the principal amount of the subordinated notes and the present value of
all principal payments, principal prepayments and interest payments.



     As of June 30, 1999, $15.0 million principal amount of the Falcon
subordinated notes was outstanding.


THE AVALON 11 7/8% NOTES


     On December 3, 1998, Avalon Cable LLC and Avalon Cable Holdings Finance,
Inc. jointly issued $196 million total principal amount at maturity of 11 7/8%
senior discount notes due December 1, 2008. On July 22, 1999, the issuers
exchanged $196 million of the original issued and outstanding 11 7/8% senior
discount notes for an equivalent amount of new 11 7/8% senior discount notes due
December 1, 2008. The form and terms of the new Avalon 11 7/8% notes are
substantially identical to the original Avalon 11 7/8% notes except that they
will be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and, therefore, are not
subject to the same transfer restrictions. The issuers received no proceeds from
the exchange offer.


     The Avalon 11 7/8% notes are guaranteed by Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc.,
an equity holder in Avalon Cable LLC, and its sole stockholder, Avalon Cable of
Michigan Holdings, Inc.


     There will be no current payments of cash interest on the Avalon 11 7/8%
notes before December 1, 2003. The new Avalon 11 7/8% notes accrete in value at
a rate of 11 7/8% per annum, compounded semi-annually, to an aggregate


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principal amount of $196 million on December 1, 2003. After December 1, 2003,
cash interest on the Avalon 11 7/8% notes:

     - will accrue at the rate of 11 7/8% per year on the principal amount at
       maturity of the new notes, and

     - will be payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each
       year, commencing June 1, 2004.

     On December 1, 2003, the issuers will be required to redeem an amount equal
to $369.79 per $1,000 in principal amount at maturity of each Avalon 11 7/8%
note, on a pro rata basis at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount
at maturity of the Avalon 11 7/8% notes so redeemed.

     On or after December 1, 2003, the issuers may redeem the Avalon 11 7/8%
notes, in whole or in part. Before December 1, 2001, the issuers may redeem up
to 35% of the total principal amount at maturity of the Avalon 11 7/8% notes
with the proceeds of one or more equity offerings and/or strategic equity
investments.


     In the event of specified change of control events, holders of the Avalon
11 7/8% notes will have the right to sell their Avalon 11 7/8% notes to the
issuers at 101% of:



     - the accreted value of the Avalon 11 7/8% notes in the case of repurchases
       of Avalon notes prior to December 1, 2003; or



     - the total principal amount of the Avalon 11 7/8% notes in the case of
       repurchases of Avalon 11 7/8% notes on or after December 1, 2003, plus
       accrued and unpaid interest and liquidated damages, if any, to the date
       of purchase.


Our acquisition of Avalon will trigger this right.

     Among other restrictions, the indenture governing the Avalon 11 7/8% notes
limits the ability of the issuers and their specified subsidiaries to:

     - incur additional debt;

     - pay dividends or make specified other restricted payments;

     - enter into transactions with affiliates;

     - sell assets or subsidiary stock;

     - create liens;

     - restrict dividends or other payments from restricted subsidiaries;

     - merge, consolidate or sell all or substantially all of their combined
       assets; and

     - with respect to restricted subsidiaries, issue capital stock.

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     As of June 30, 1999, the total accreted value of the outstanding Avalon
11 7/8% notes was $118.1 million.


THE AVALON 9 3/8% NOTES


     On December 3, 1998, Avalon Cable of New England LLC, Avalon Cable Finance,
Inc. and Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc. jointly issued $150 million total
principal amount at maturity of 9 3/8% senior subordinated notes due December 1,
2008. On July 22, 1999, the issuers exchanged $150 million of the original
issued and outstanding 9 3/8% senior subordinated notes for an equivalent amount
of new 9 3/8% senior subordinated notes due December 1, 2008. The form and terms
of the new Avalon 9 3/8% notes are substantially the same as the form and terms
of the original Avalon 9 3/8% notes except that the new Avalon 9 3/8% notes will
be registered under the federal securities laws and will not bear a legend
restricting the transfer thereof.



     Interest on the Avalon 9 3/8% notes accrues at a rate of 9.375% per annum
from the date of issuance and is payable semiannually in arrears on June 1 and
December 1. The Avalon 9 3/8% notes are guaranteed by Avalon Cable of Michigan,
Inc. Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc., however, does not have any significant
assets other than its interest in Avalon Cable LLC.


     On or after December 1, 2003, the issuers may redeem the Avalon 9 3/8%
notes in whole or in part. Until December 1, 2001, the issuers may redeem up to
35% of the total principal amount of the Avalon 9 3/8% notes at a redemption
price equal to 109.375% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid
interest, if any, and liquidated damages, if any, with the net cash proceeds of
a strategic equity investment and/or an equity offering. Following the
redemption, at least 65% of the total principal amount of the Avalon 9 3/8%
notes must remain outstanding after each redemption.

     Upon the occurrence of specified change of control events or the sale of
certain assets, holders of the Avalon 9 3/8% notes will have the opportunity to
sell their Avalon 9 3/8% notes to the issuers at 101% of their face amount, plus
accrued and unpaid interest and liquidated damages, if any, to the date of
purchase. Our acquisition of Avalon will trigger this right.

     The Avalon 9 3/8% notes are general unsecured obligations of the issuers
and are subordinate in right of payment to all existing and future senior debt
of the issuers. The Avalon 9 3/8% notes rank equal in right of payment to any
senior subordinated debt of the issuers and rank senior in the right of payment
to all subordinated debt of the issuers.

     Among other restrictions, the indenture governing the new Avalon 9 3/8%
notes limits the activities of the issuers and of their specified subsidiaries
to:

         - incur additional debt;

         - pay dividends or make other restricted payments;

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         - enter into transactions with affiliates;

         - sell assets or subsidiary stock;

         - create liens;

         - merge, consolidate or sell all or substantially all or their combined
           assets;

         - incur debt that is senior to the Avalon 9 3/8% notes but junior to
           senior debt; and

         - issue capital stock.


     As of June 30, 1999, there was $150.0 million total principal outstanding
on the Avalon 9 3/8% notes.


THE BRESNAN NOTES

     On February 2, 1999, Bresnan Communications Group LLC and Bresnan Capital
Corporation jointly issued $170 million total principal amount of 8% Series A
senior notes due 2009 and $275 million total principal amount at maturity of
9 1/4% Series A senior discount notes due 2009.


     In September 1999, the issuers of the Bresnan notes completed an exchange
offer in which Bresnan senior notes and senior discount notes representing 100%
of the principal amount of all Bresnan notes outstanding were exchanged for new
notes. The form and terms of the new Bresnan notes are the same in all material
respects as the form and terms of the original Bresnan notes except that the new
Bresnan notes have been registered under the federal securities laws and will
not bear a legend restricting their transfer.


     The Bresnan senior notes bear interest at 8% per year from the original
issue date or from the most recent date to which interest has been paid or
provided for, payable semiannually on February 1 and August 1 of each year,
commencing on August 1, 1999. The Bresnan senior discount notes bear interest at
9 1/4% per year, compounded semiannually, to a total principal amount of $275
million by February 1, 2004, unless the issuers elect to accrue interest on or
after February 1, 2002. On and after August 1, 2004, interest on the Bresnan
senior discount notes will accrue at a rate of 9 1/4% per year and will be
payable in cash semiannually in arrears on February 1 and August 1.

     The Bresnan senior notes are not redeemable prior to February 1, 2004.
During the year 2004, the Bresnan senior notes are redeemable at 104.00% of the
principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. The premium decreases to
102.667% in 2005, 101.33% in 2006 and 100% on or after February 1, 2007.

     The Bresnan senior discount notes are not redeemable prior to February 1,
2004. During the year 2004, the Bresnan senior discount notes will be redeemable
at 104.625% of their accreted value plus accrued and unpaid

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interest. The premium decreases to 103.083% in 2005, 101.542% in 2006 and 100%
in 2007.

     At any time prior to February 1, 2002, the issuers may redeem up to 35% of
the total principal amount of the Bresnan senior notes at a redemption price
equal to 108% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest,
if any, to the date of redemption with the net cash proceeds of one or more
equity offerings. Following such redemption, at least 65% of the total principal
amount of the Bresnan senior notes must remain outstanding.

     At any time prior to February 1, 2002, the issuers may also redeem up to
35% of the total principal amount at maturity of the Bresnan senior discount
notes at a redemption price equal to 109.250% of the accreted value thereof plus
accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption, with the net
cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings. Following such redemption, at
least 65% of the total principal amount of the Bresnan senior discount notes
must remain outstanding.

     The Bresnan notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the issuers and
will rank equal in right of payment with all existing and future senior debt of
and will be senior in right of payment to all its existing and future
subordinated debt. Bresnan Capital Corporation has no, and the terms of the
indenture governing the Bresnan notes prohibit it from having any, obligations
other than the Bresnan notes.


     Upon the occurrence of specified change of control events, each holder of
Bresnan notes shall have the right to require the issuers to purchase all or any
part of such holder's notes at a purchase price of 101% of the principal amount
in the case of the Bresnan senior notes, and 101% of the accreted value thereof
in the case of the Bresnan senior discount notes, plus accrued and unpaid
interest, if any, to the purchase date. Our acquisition of Bresnan will trigger
this right.


     Among other restrictions, the indenture governing the Bresnan notes limits
the ability of Bresnan Communications Group LLC and its specified subsidiaries
to:

         - incur additional debt;

         - make specified restricted payments;

         - create liens;

         - create or permit any restrictions on the payment of dividends or
           other distributions to Bresnan Communications Group LLC;

         - guarantee debt;

         - consolidate with, merge into or transfer all or substantially all of
           their assets;

         - sell assets; and

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         - transact business with their affiliates.


     As of June 30, 1999, there was $170.0 million total principal outstanding
on the Bresnan senior notes and the accreted value of the outstanding Bresnan
senior discount notes was $181.8 million.


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               DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK AND MEMBERSHIP UNITS

GENERAL


     Upon the completion of the offering, the capital stock of Charter
Communications, Inc. and the provisions of Charter Communications, Inc.'s
restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws will be as described below.
These summaries are qualified by reference to the restated certificate of
incorporation and the bylaws, copies of which have been filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission as exhibits to our registration statement, of
which this prospectus forms a part.


     Our authorized capital stock will consist of 1.5 billion shares of Class A
common stock, par value $.001 per share, 1.0 billion shares of Class B common
stock, par value $.001 per share and 250 million shares of preferred stock, par
value $.001 per share.


     Provisions in Charter Communications, Inc.'s restated certificate of
incorporation provide that;



     (1) at all times the number of shares of common stock of Charter
         Communications, Inc. outstanding will be equal to the number of Charter
         Communications Holding Company common membership units owned by Charter
         Communications, Inc.;



     (2) Charter Communications, Inc. will not hold any assets other than:



           - working capital for the payment of current expenses;



           - membership units of Charter Communications Holding Company;



           - obligations of Charter Communications Holding Company; or



           - assets acquired through the issuance of Charter Communications Inc.
             common stock subject to an obligation to contribute such assets in
             exchange for membership units of Charter Communications Holding
             Company; and



     (3) Charter Communications, Inc. will not incur any liability for borrowed
         money or any capital lease other than in connection with a back-to-back
         obligation from Charter Communications Holding Company.



     Provisions in Charter Communications Holding Company's operating agreement
provide that upon the contribution by Charter Communications, Inc. of assets
acquired through the issuance of common stock by Charter Communications, Inc.,
Charter Communications Holding Company will issue to Charter Communications,
Inc. an equal number of common membership units as Charter Communications, Inc.
issued shares of common stock. In the event of the contribution by Charter
Communications, Inc. of assets acquired through the issuance of indebtedness or
preferred interests of Charter Communications, Inc., Charter Communications
Holding Company will issue to Charter


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Communications, Inc. a back-to-back instrument evidencing a corresponding
obligation.



     We intend to conduct our operations and maintain our organizational
structure so that the exchange ratio of one share of common stock to one
membership unit will remain fixed.


COMMON STOCK


     As of the completion of the offering, there will be 170,000,000 shares of
Class A common stock issued and outstanding and 50,000 shares of Class B common
stock issued and outstanding.



     VOTING RIGHTS.   The holders of Class A common stock and Class B common
stock generally have identical rights, except:



     - each Class A common stockholder is entitled to one vote per share and



     - each Class B common stockholder is entitled to the number of votes equal
       for each share held by such holder to:



         (1) ten, multiplied by the sum of:



              (a) the number of shares of Class B common stock outstanding; and



              (b) the number of shares of Class B common stock into which the
                  Charter Communications Holding Company membership units, as of
                  the applicable record date, are exchangeable pursuant to
                  agreements between the corporation and the holders of such
                  membership units; divided by



         (2) the number of shares of Class B common stock outstanding.



     - the Class B common stockholders have the sole power to amend the
       provisions of Charter Communications, Inc.'s restated certificate of
       incorporation relating to the activities in which Charter Communications,
       Inc. may engage and relating to the exchange ratio of common stock to
       membership units. See "Certain Relationships and Related
       Transactions -- Allocation of Business Opportunities with Mr. Allen".



     The voting rights relating to the election of Charter Communications,
Inc.'s board of directors are as follows:



     - The Class B common stockholders are entitled to elect all but one member
       of Charter Communications, Inc.'s board of directors.



     - Class A and Class B common stockholders, voting together as one class,
       are entitled to elect the remaining member of Charter Communications,
       Inc.'s board of directors who is not elected by the Class B common
       stockholders.


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     - Class A common stockholders and Class B common stockholders are not
       entitled to cumulate their votes in the election of directors.



     - In addition, if Charter Communications, Inc. issues any series of
       preferred stock that entitles holders to elect directors, the holders of
       such series of preferred stock will be able to vote for directors as
       provided the instrument creating such preferred stock.



     Other than the election of directors and any matters where Delaware law or
Charter Communications, Inc.'s restated certificate of incorporation requires
otherwise, all matters to be voted on by stockholders must be approved by a
majority of the votes entitled to be cast by the shares of Class A common
stockholders and Class B common stockholders present in person or represented by
proxy, voting together as a single class, subject to any voting rights granted
to holders of any preferred stock.



     Amendments to Charter Communications, Inc.'s restated certificate of
incorporation that would adversely alter or change the powers, preferences or
special rights of the Class A common stock or the Class B common stock also must
be approved by a majority of the votes entitled to be cast by the holders of the
outstanding shares of the affected class, voting as a separate class. In
addition, any amendment to Charter Communications, Inc.'s restated certificate
of incorporation:



     - to issue any Class B common stock other than in exchange for Charter
       Communications Holding Company membership units and other than pursuant
       to specified stock splits and dividends;



     - to issue any class of common stock having more than one vote per share or
       any class of preferred stock; or



     - affecting the voting powers of the Class B common stock,



must be approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority
of the voting power of the outstanding Class B common stock, voting as a
separate class.



     When the holders of Class B common stock cease to own or to have the right
to acquire a sufficient number of shares of Class B common stock, so that if all
those shares of Class B common stock were converted into shares of Class A
common stock, the shares of Class A common stock received upon that conversion
would no longer represent at least 15% of all the outstanding shares of Class A
common stock, then the Class B common stockholders will no longer have the right
to elect all but one director, and the Class A and Class B stockholders, voting
as a single class, would elect all of the directors, subject to any voting
rights granted to holders of any preferred stock.



     If by operation of law or for any other reason the Class B common stock no
longer has more votes per share than the Class A common stock, then Charter
Communications, Inc. will lose its right to manage and will assign to Charter


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Investment, Inc. its rights and obligations as sole manager of Charter
Communications Holding Company under the Charter Communications, Inc. management
agreement and of Charter Operating under the Charter Operating management
agreement. In this case, Charter Communications, Inc. would also lose its 100%
voting control of Charter Communications Holding Company as provided in Charter
Communications Holding Company's operating agreement. These events could have a
material adverse impact on our business and the market price of the Class A
common stock. See "Risk Factors -- Our Structure".



     DIVIDENDS.   Holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock will
share ratably (based on the number of shares of common stock held) in any
dividend declared by Charter Communications, Inc.'s board of directors, subject
to any preferential rights of any outstanding preferred stock. Dividends
consisting of shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock may be
paid only as follows:



     - shares of Class A common stock may be paid only to holders of Class A
       common stock;



     - shares of Class B common stock may be paid only to holders of Class B
       common stock; and



     - the number of shares of each class of common stock payable per share of
       such class of common stock shall be equal in number.



     CONVERSION OF CLASS B COMMON STOCK.   Each share of outstanding Class B
common stock will automatically convert into one share of Class A common stock
if at any time:



     - Mr. Allen and his affiliates dispose of shares of Charter Communications,
       Inc. common stock or Charter Communications Holding Company membership
       units so that after those dispositions the value of their aggregate
       investment in Charter Communications, Inc. and Charter Communications
       Holding Company is less than 20% of the value of their aggregate
       investment as of the closing date of this offering; and



     - at any time following this event, the value of all shares of capital
       stock of Charter Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries owned by Mr.
       Allen and his affiliates directly and indirectly (assuming for this
       purpose the exchange of all their membership units in Charter
       Communications Holding Company for shares of Class B common stock) is
       less than 5% of the consolidated stockholders' equity of Charter
       Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries (which for this purpose will be
       consolidated with the members' equity in Charter Communications Holding
       Company).



     Each holder of a share of Class B common stock has the right to convert
such share into one share of Class A common stock at any time on a one-for-one
basis. Only approved Class B common stockholders may own shares of Class B
common stock. Approved Class B common stockholders are Paul G. Allen, Jerald L.
Kent, Barry L. Babcock, Howard L. Wood and entities controlled


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by Mr. Allen. If an approved Class B common stockholder transfers any shares of
Class B common stock to a person other than an approved Class B common
stockholder, these shares of Class B common stock will automatically convert
into shares of Class A common stock. In this context, "controlled" means the
ownership of more than 50% of the voting power of an entity and "transfer" means
the transfer of record or beneficial ownership of any such share of Class B
common stock.



     OTHER RIGHTS.   In the event of any merger or consolidation by Charter
Communications, Inc. with or into another company in connection with which
shares of Charter Communications, Inc.'s common stock are converted into or
exchanged for shares of stock, other securities or property (including cash),
all Charter Communications, Inc.'s common stockholders, regardless of class,
will be entitled to receive the same kind and amount of shares of stock, other
securities or property (including cash). If however, the shares of Charter
Communications, Inc.'s common stock are converted into or exchanged for shares
of capital stock, such shares of capital stock may differ to the extent and only
to the extent that the Class A common stock and the Class B common stock differ
as provided in Charter Communications, Inc.'s certificate of incorporation.



     Upon Charter Communications, Inc.'s liquidation, dissolution or winding up,
after payment in full of the amounts required to be paid to preferred
stockholders, if any, all common stockholders, regardless of class, are entitled
to share ratably in any assets and funds available for distribution to common
stockholders.


     No shares of any class of common stock are subject to redemption or have
preemptive rights to purchase additional shares of common stock.


PREFERRED STOCK



     Upon the closing of the offering, Charter Communications, Inc.'s board of
directors will be authorized, without further stockholder approval, to issue
from time to time up to an aggregate of 250 million shares of preferred stock in
one or more series and to fix the numbers, powers, designations, preferences,
and any special rights of the shares of each such series thereof, including:



     - dividend rights and rates;



     - conversion rights;



     - voting rights (subject, if applicable, to the approval of holders of the
       Class B common stock), terms of redemption (including sinking fund
       provisions);



     - redemption price or prices;



     - liquidation preferences; and


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     - the number of shares constituting any series or designations of such
       series.



     Upon the closing of the offering, there will be no shares of preferred
stock outstanding. Charter Communications, Inc. has no present plans to issue
any shares of preferred stock.


OPTIONS


     As of June 30, 1999, options to purchase a total of 9,494,081 membership
units in Charter Communications Holding Company were outstanding pursuant to the
Charter Communications Holding Company 1999 option plan. None of these options
will vest before April 2000. In addition, 7,044,127 options to purchase
membership units in Charter Communications Holding Company were outstanding
pursuant to an employment agreement and a related agreement with Charter
Communications, Inc.'s chief executive officer. Of these options, 1,761,032
vested on December 23, 1998, with the remainder vesting at a rate of 1/36th on
the first of each month for months 13 through 48.



ANTI-TAKEOVER EFFECTS OF PROVISIONS OF CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.'S RESTATED
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS



     Provisions of Charter Communications, Inc.'s restated certificate of
incorporation and bylaws will be deemed to have an anti-takeover effect and may
delay, defer or prevent a tender offer or takeover attempt that a stockholder
might consider in its best interest, including those attempts that might result
in a premium over the market price for the shares held by stockholders.


     SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS.   Our bylaws provide that special meetings
of our stockholders may be called only by the chairman of our board of directors
or a majority of our board of directors.


     ADVANCE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS AND DIRECTOR
NOMINATIONS.   Our bylaws provide that stockholders seeking to bring business
before an annual meeting of stockholders, or to nominate candidates for election
as directors at an annual meeting of stockholders, must provide timely notice
thereof in writing. To be timely, a stockholder's notice must be delivered to or
mailed and received at our principal executive offices not less than 90 days nor
more than 120 days prior to the annual meeting; however, if less than 100 days'
notice or prior public disclosure of the date of the annual meeting is given or
made to stockholders, notice by the stockholder must be received by the close of
business on the 10th day following the date on which notice of the date of the
meeting is given to stockholders or made public, whichever occurs first. Our
bylaws also specify requirements as to the form and content of a stockholder's
notice. These provisions may preclude stockholders from bringing matters before
an annual meeting of stockholders or from making nominations for directors at an
annual meeting of stockholders.


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     AUTHORIZED BUT UNISSUED SHARES.   The authorized but unissued shares of
common stock and preferred stock are available for future issuance without
stockholder approval. These additional shares may be utilized for a variety of
corporate purposes, including future public offerings to raise additional
capital, corporate acquisitions and employee benefit plans. The existence of
authorized but unissued shares of common stock and preferred stock could render
more difficult or discourage an attempt to obtain control of us by means of a
proxy contest, tender offer, merger or otherwise.

MEMBERSHIP UNITS


     Immediately following the offering, there will be 494,955,052 Charter
Communications Holding Company common membership units issued and outstanding,
217,585,246 of which will be held by Charter Investment, Inc., 107,319,806 of
which will be held by Vulcan Cable III Inc. and 170,050,000 of which will be
held by Charter Communications, Inc. In addition, 133,312,118 Class A preferred
membership units were issued to sellers in the Rifkin transaction. The Class A
preferred membership units are convertible into 7,405,556 common membership
units. Upon the closing of the Falcon acquisition, from $425 to $550 million of
the purchase price may, at the option of specified Falcon sellers, be paid in
the form of membership units. Upon the closing of the Bresnan acquisition,
approximately $1.0 billion will be paid in the form of membership units in
Charter Communications Holding Company.



     The number of outstanding Charter Communications Holding Company membership
units that Charter Communications, Inc. owns will at all times equal the number
of shares of Charter Communications, Inc.'s outstanding common stock. The
Charter Communications Holding Company membership units held by Charter
Communications, Inc. will be a separate series of membership units entitling
Charter Communications, Inc. to 100% of the voting power of all membership units
of Charter Communications Holding Company. However, if by operation of law or
for any other reason the Class B common stock no longer has more votes per share
than the Class A common stock, then the Charter Communications Holding Company
operating agreement provides that the Charter Communications Holding Company
membership units held by Charter Communications, Inc. will no longer have
special voting privileges and the Charter Communications Holding Company
membership units held by Charter Investment, Inc. and Vulcan Cable III Inc. will
control Charter Communications Holding Company.



     The net cash proceeds that Charter Communications, Inc. receives from any
issuance of shares of common stock will be immediately transferred to Charter
Communications Holding Company in exchange for membership units equal in number
to the number of shares of common stock issued by Charter Communications, Inc.,
except as described in the next paragraph in connection with the offering.


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     Charter Communications, Inc. will temporarily retain a portion of the net
proceeds from the offering to finance the purchase of stock as part of the
Avalon acquisition which is expected to close in November 1999. Concurrently
with the closing of the offering, Charter Communications, Inc. will contribute
to Charter Communications Holding Company the net proceeds from the offering
less this retained portion and issue to Charter Communications Holding Company a
promissory note with a principal amount equal to the retained portion of the net
proceeds to acquire 170 million membership units of Charter Communications
Holding Company. Concurrently with the closing of the Avalon acquisition,
Charter Communications, Inc. will transfer its indirect interest in Avalon
Cable, LLC to Charter Communication Holding Company in partial payment of the
promissory note. Charter Communications, Inc. will hold back part of the
retained portion of the proceeds to pay any purchase price adjustment that may
be payable to the Avalon sellers. Charter Communications, Inc. will transfer any
funds not required to be so paid to Charter Communications Holding Company in
final payment of the promissory note. To the extent that Charter Communications,
Inc. pays any purchase price adjustment to the Avalon sellers the value
attributed to the Avalon Cable LLC interests contributed by Charter
Communications, Inc. will be increased and the promissory note will be deemed
satisfied to that extent.



     As part of the consideration for the Rifkin acquisition, specified sellers
elected to receive Class A preferred membership units in Charter Communications
Holding Company. The value of these preferred membership units increases at an
annual rate of 8.0% and the preferred membership units are mandatorily
redeemable by Charter Communications Holding Company after 15 years. The holders
of the Class A preferred membership units have the right to cause Charter
Communications Holding Company to redeem these units for five years from the
acquisition closing.



EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS



     Upon the closing of the offering, we will have entered into an agreement
permitting Vulcan Cable III Inc. and Charter Investment, Inc. to exchange at any
time on a one-for-one basis any or all of their Charter Communications Holding
Company membership units for shares of Class B common stock directly with
Charter Communications, Inc. or indirectly by merger of Charter Investment, and
Vulcan Cable III into Charter Communications, Inc. or a subsidiary of Charter
Communications, Inc.



     Similar exchange agreements will also permit all holders of Charter
Communications Holding Company membership units, other than Charter
Communications, Inc., Vulcan Cable III Inc. and Charter Investment, Inc.,
including officers and employees of Charter Communications Holding Company,
Charter Investment, Inc. and/or their affiliates that have been issued or will
be issued options or rights to purchase membership units of Charter


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Communications Holding Company, to exchange at any time on a one-for-one basis
any or all of their membership units for shares of Class A common stock.



     The sellers under the Falcon acquisition and the Bresnan acquisition which
receive membership units of Charter Communications Holding Company in connection
with these acquisitions, will enter into separate agreements with Charter
Communications, Inc. permitting them to exchange these units for shares of Class
A common stock.


SPECIAL ALLOCATION OF LOSSES


     Charter Communications Holding Company's operating agreement will provide
that through the end of 2003, book losses and the tax losses corresponding
thereto (both as determined for tax accounting purposes) of Charter
Communications Holding Company that would otherwise have been allocated to
Charter Communications, Inc. (generally based on the percentage of membership
units in Charter Communications Holding Company held by it) will instead be
allocated to the membership units held by Vulcan Cable III Inc. and Charter
Investment, Inc. at the time of the closing of the offering. Commencing at the
time that Charter Communications Holding Company first has book profits (as
determined for tax accounting purposes) that would otherwise have been allocated
to Charter Communications, Inc. (generally based on the percentage of membership
units in Charter Communications Holding Company held by it), certain of such
profits, or items thereof, and the tax profits corresponding thereto, will
instead be allocated to the membership units held (at the time of the closing of
the offering) by Vulcan Cable III Inc. and Charter Investment, Inc. until such
time as the amount of such book profits, or items thereof, specially allocated
to each such membership unit is equal to the amount of losses specially
allocated to each such membership unit pursuant to the previous sentence. These
provisions are collectively referred to as the special tax allocations.



     In certain situations, the special tax allocations could result in Charter
Communications, Inc. having to pay taxes in an amount that is more or less than
if Charter Communications Holding Company had allocated book profits and book
losses to Charter Communications, Inc. in proportion to the number of membership
units it owns. For example, if the special allocations of book profits (or items
thereof) described above to the membership units held by Vulcan Cable III Inc.
and Charter Investment, Inc. resulted in an allocation of tax profits to such
units that is less than the amount of the tax losses allocated to such units in
respect of the prior special allocation of book losses described above, it is
possible that Charter Communications, Inc. could be required to pay higher taxes
commencing at the time that such book profits are allocated than if the special
tax allocations had not been adopted. As another example, if Vulcan Cable III
Inc. exchanged some or all of its membership units with Charter Communications,
Inc. for Class B common stock prior to the date that special allocations of book
profits to Vulcan Cable III Inc. were sufficient to reverse all


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prior special allocations of book losses, it is possible that Charter
Communications, Inc. could be required to pay higher taxes in years following
such an exchange than if the special tax allocations had not been adopted.
However, Charter Communications, Inc. does not anticipate that the special tax
allocations would result in Charter Communications, Inc. having to pay taxes in
an amount that is materially different on a present value basis than the taxes
that would be payable had the special tax allocations not been adopted, although
there is no assurance that a material difference will not result.



     Each of Vulcan Cable III Inc. and Charter Investment, Inc. has the right to
transfer its Charter Communications Holding Company membership units in a
non-taxable merger or non-taxable exchange transaction for Class B common stock.
In the event that such a transaction occurs prior to the date (referred to in
this paragraph as the "Satisfaction Date") as of which the special tax
allocations of Charter Communications Holding Company have resulted in an
allocation of book profits to Vulcan Cable III Inc. or Charter Investment, Inc.
equal to the book losses previously allocated to it, that otherwise would have
been allocable to Charter Communications, Inc., the following will apply. At the
election of Vulcan Cable III Inc. or Charter Communications, Inc., Charter
Communications Holding Company will allocate to the membership units to be
transferred to Charter Communications, Inc. additional items of book profits
sufficient so that the total amount of book profits allocated to Vulcan Cable
III Inc. or Charter Investment, Inc. as a result of the special tax allocations
will equal the book losses that would otherwise have been allocable to Charter
Communications, Inc. To the extent that there is an insufficient allocation of
book profits, Charter Communications Holding Company will allocate to the
membership units already held by Charter Communications, Inc. additional items
of book loss that would otherwise have been allocable to Vulcan Cable III Inc.
or Charter Investment, Inc. to achieve the same result. If no election is made,
or if an election is made but there is an insufficient allocation of book
profits and, if applicable, book losses, Vulcan Cable III Inc. or Charter
Investment, Inc., or in the case of a non-taxable merger, Mr. Allen as its
principal shareholder, will agree to make certain payments to Charter
Communications, Inc. in respect of the Class B common stock that it received.
The payments will equal the amount, and will be paid at the time, of any
marginal income taxes that Charter Communications, Inc. actually pays solely as
a result of the allocation to it of book profits on account of the previous
special tax allocations of book losses to the Charter Communications Holding
Company membership units owned by Vulcan Cable III Inc. or Charter Investment,
Inc. transferred to Charter Communications, Inc. prior to the Satisfaction Date.



     Under the terms of the pending Bresnan acquisition, Charter Communications
Holding Company's operating agreement also will provide for certain special
allocations of book losses, book profits, and the tax losses and tax profits
corresponding thereto (all as determined for tax accounting purposes) as between
the Bresnan sellers receiving membership units, on the one hand, and Vulcan
Cable III Inc. and Charter Investment, Inc., on the other. If


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such Bresnan sellers exchange some or all of their membership units for Charter
Communications, Inc. Class A common stock prior to the date that such special
allocations are fully effectuated, it is possible that Charter Communications,
Inc. will succeed to certain of such special allocations and, as a result, could
be required to pay higher taxes in years following such an exchange than if such
special allocations were not in effect. However, Charter Communications, Inc.
does not anticipate that any such exchange would result in Charter
Communications, Inc. having to pay taxes in an amount that is materially
different on a present-value basis than the taxes that would have been payable
had the special allocations not been adopted, although there is no assurance
that a material difference will not result.



     The effect of the special allocation discussed above is expected to be that
Mr. Allen and some of the sellers in the Bresnan transaction will receive
certain tax savings while at the same time diminishing their economic rights in
Charter Communications Holding Company. If and when the special allocation of
book profits occurs, their economic rights will be restored and some additional
tax costs are expected to be incurred.



MATERIAL TERMS OF CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION AND AMENDED AND RESTATED LIMITED
LIABILITY AGREEMENT FOR CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY



     Charter Communications Holding Company is a limited liability company that
was formed on May 25, 1999. Charter Communications has four separate classes of
common membership units designated Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D and one
class of preferred membership units designated Class A. The holders of common
and preferred membership units as of September 14, 1999 are:



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS                                                HOLDERS
- -----                                                -------
<S>                                          <C>
Class A common membership units............  Charter Investment, Inc.
                                             Vulcan Cable III Inc.
Class A preferred membership units.........  Rifkin sellers
</TABLE>



     Upon the consummation of the offering, 170,000,000 Class B common
membership units will be issued to Charter Communications, Inc. In addition, in
connection with the acquisition of Falcon, the Falcon sellers will be issued
Class D common membership units and in connection with the acquisition of
Bresnan, the Bresnan sellers will be issued Class C common membership units.



     Subsequent to the consummation of the offering, any matter requiring a vote
of the members requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the Class B common
membership units. Charter Communications, Inc. will own all Class B common
membership units immediately after the offering and therefore will control
Charter Communications Holding Company. Because Mr. Allen owns high vote Class B
common stock of Charter Communications, Inc. that entitles him to approximately
93% of the voting power of the outstanding common stock of Charter
Communications, Inc., Mr. Allen controls Charter Communications, Inc.


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and through this company will have voting control of Charter Communications
Holding Company.



     The operating agreement contains provisions that permits each member and
the manager (and their respective officers, directors, agents, stockholders,
members, partners or affiliates) to engage in businesses that may compete with
the businesses of Charter Communications Holding Company or any subsidiary.



     The operating agreement restricts the ability of each member to transfer
its membership interest unless certain conditions have been met. These
conditions include:



     - the transfer will not result in the loss of any license or regulatory
       approval or exemption that has been obtained by Charter Communications
       Holding Company and is materially useful in the conduct of its business
       as then being conducted or proposed to be conducted;



     - the transfer will not result in a material limitation or restriction on
       Charter Communications Holding Company's operations;



     - the proposed transferee agrees in writing to be bound by the operating
       agreement; and



     - except for certain permitted transfers under this agreement, the transfer
       has been approved by the manager, which consent may be given or withheld,
       conditioned or delayed as the manager may determine in its sole
       discretion.



     Class D common membership units held by Falcon Holding Group, L.P. may be
transferred to the partners of Falcon Holding Group on or after the date on
which Falcon Holding Group contributes cash and property to Charter
Communications Holding Company and Class D common membership units are issued to
Falcon Holding Group.



     If any partner of Falcon Holding Group fails to comply with the above
described terms or if Charter Communications Holding Company reasonably
determines that the transfer to such transferee would require registration under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, then Charter Communications Holding
Company will purchase the subject Class D common membership units for cash.



     Other transfer conditions include:



     - After this offering, each member may, and under certain circumstances
       must, transfer its membership units to Charter Communications, Inc. in
       exchange for common stock of Charter Communications, Inc., pursuant to
       the Rifkin contribution agreement, the Falcon exchange agreement, the
       Bresnan exchange agreement and the Charter Investment, Inc. exchange
       agreement.



     - Except for certain permitted transfers under the agreement, no member may
       transfer all or a portion of its membership interest unless it first
       gives


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       written notice of the transfer to Charter Communications Holding Company
       and the Class A common members. The notice must name the proposed
       transferee, specify the portion of the membership interest to be
       transferred and the price and terms of the proposed transferee's bona
       fide written offer.



     Within 20 days following receipt of the notice, Charter Communications
Holding Company shall send a written notice to the Class A members stating the
portion of the offered membership interest it wishes to purchase. Unless Charter
Communications Holding Company elects to purchase all of the offered interest,
Class A members wishing to purchase a portion of the offered interest shall give
written notice of its election to Charter Communications Holding Company within
10 days of the mailing of Charter Communications Holding Company's notice. If
Charter Communications Holding Company and the Class A members have not agreed
to purchase all of the offered interest, all of the interest may be transferred
within 90 days to the proposed transferee.



     The operating agreement provides for certain redemption rights affecting
the holders of Class A preferred membership units. In particular, if requested
in writing by the manager, upon a Rifkin seller's exercise of its put right with
respect to its Class A preferred membership units, Charter Investment, Inc. or
its affiliate must contribute to Charter Communications Holding Company cash in
an amount equal to the amount that Charter Communications Holding Company is
required to pay the Rifkin seller for its redeemed membership units. Charter
Investment, Inc. or its affiliate will receive additional Class A common
membership units in exchange for the preferred membership units. All common
membership units will be diluted on a proportional basis.



     The redemption price for the Class A preferred membership units shall be
the sum of:



     (1) the net values of all of the properties and cash contributed to Charter
         Communications Holding Company by the Rifkin seller and



     (2) an 8% per annum preferred rate applied to the amount in subparagraph 1
         beginning on September 14, 1999, and ending when (a) any membership
         unit is redeemed by Charter Communications Holding Company, (b) any
         membership unit is transferred to Charter Communications, Inc. or
         another person, or (c) liquidating distributions are made with respect
         to the membership unit.



     The redemption of Class A preferred membership units shall occur as of the
last day of the calendar quarter following the date of a Rifkin seller's
exercise of its put right.



     At any time after the earlier to occur of (1) the third anniversary of
September 14, 1999 or (2) 30 days after the date on which Charter
Communications, Inc. contributes the proceeds of the offering to Charter
Communications Holding Company and Class B common membership units are


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issued to Charter Communications, Inc., Charter Communications Holding Company
has the right to redeem the Class A preferred membership units at a redemption
price equal to the sum of subparagraphs 1 and 2 in the previous subsection.



     The operating agreement also provides rights to the Bresnan sellers. In
particular, Charter Communications, Inc. must:



     - provide the Bresnan sellers that are affiliates of Blackstone Group L.P.
       consultative rights reasonably acceptable to the manager so that, as long
       as they hold Class C common membership units, such Bresnan sellers may
       maintain their Venture Capital Operating Company status (as defined in
       regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Labor under
       the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended) and
       qualify for the Venture Capital Operating Company exception that excludes
       the underlying assets of the company from "plan assets" within the
       meaning of the regulations mentioned above; and



     - attempt, in good faith, to keep in place the notes and credit facilities
       and the terms and conditions relating to their security and collateral
       (other than the Bresnan keepwell agreement which may be amended as set
       forth in the Bresnan purchase agreement) of Bresnan Communications
       Company Limited Partnership and its subsidiaries as long as the Bresnan
       sellers hold Class C common membership units.



     Any amendment to the operating agreement may be adopted only upon the
approval of a majority of the Class B common membership units; provided,
however, that the agreement may not be amended in a manner that:



     - is adverse to the Class D common members and that treats the Class D
       common membership units in a discriminatory manner vis-a-vis the Class A
       common membership units, without the consent of Class D common members
       owning a majority of the Class D common membership units adversely
       affected;



     - is adverse to the Class C common members, without the consent of Class C
       common members owning a majority of the Class C common membership units
       adversely affected;



     - is adverse to the Class A common members, without the approval of the
       Class A common members; and



     - (a) is adverse to the Class A preferred members with respect to their
       redemption and preferred return rights, transfer rights or liquidation
       rights or (b) adversely alters any other expressly articulated rights of
       the Class A preferred members and treats the Class A preferred members in
       a discriminatory manner vis-a-vis the common members, without the consent
       of Class A preferred members owning a majority of the Class A preferred
       membership units.


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REGISTRATION RIGHTS



     HOLDERS OF CLASS B COMMON STOCK.   Pursuant to a registration rights
agreement that Charter Communications, Inc. will enter into with the holders of
its Class B common stock, these holders have the right to cause us to register
the shares of Class A common stock issued to them upon conversion of their
shares of Class B common stock.



     This registration rights agreement provides that each eligible holder is
entitled to unlimited "piggyback" registration rights permitting them to include
their shares of Class A common stock in registration statements filed by us.
These holders may also exercise their demand rights causing us, subject to
specified limitations, to register their Class A shares, provided that the
amount of shares subject to each demand has a market value at least equal to $50
million. We are obligated to pay the costs associated with all such
registrations.



     Immediately following the offering, all shares of Class A common stock
issuable upon conversion of outstanding Class B common stock and conversion of
Class B common stock issuable upon exchange of Charter Communications Holding
Company membership units will be subject to the registration rights described
above.



     RIFKIN SELLERS.   In connection with the Rifkin acquisition, Charter
Communications, Inc. has agreed to register the issuance of the Class A common
stock issued in exchange for the Charter Communications Holding Company LLC
Class A preferred membership units by specified Rifkin sellers on a shelf
registration statement on Form S-1. These Rifkin sellers executed lockup
agreements restricting the transfer of any securities exchangeable for or
convertible into shares of Class A common stock for 180 days after the date of
this prospectus.



     FALCON SELLERS.   Pursuant to the registration rights agreement Charter
Communications, Inc. will enter into with specified sellers in the Falcon
acquisition, these sellers are entitled to registration rights with respect to
the shares of Class A common stock issuable upon exchange of Charter
Communications Holding Company membership units to be issued to them as part of
the consideration for the Falcon acquisition


     These Falcon sellers or their permitted transferees will have "piggyback"
registration rights and, beginning 180 days after the offering, up to four
"demand" registration rights with respect to the Class A common stock issued
upon exchange of the Charter Communications Holding Company membership units.
The demand registration rights must be exercised with respect to tranches of
Class A common stock worth at least $40 million at the time of notice of demand
or at least $60 million at the initial public offering price. A majority of the
holders of Class A common stock making a demand may also require us to satisfy
our registration obligations by filing a shelf registration statement. The
selling holders of Class A common stock may also exercise their piggyback rights
with respect to the offering, to the extent this offering occurs prior to or

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concurrently with or following the closing of the Falcon acquisition. We intend
to enter into an agreement or agreements with the Falcon sellers pursuant to
which they will be prohibited, except through the exercise of any put rights or
recission rights, from selling shares of Class A common stock prior to 180 days
after the completion of this offering.



     BRESNAN SELLERS.   Pursuant to the registration rights agreement Charter
Communications, Inc. will enter into with specified sellers under the Bresnan
acquisition, these sellers are entitled to registration rights with respect to
the shares of Class A common stock issuable upon exchange of the Charter
Communications Holding Company membership units to be issued in the Bresnan
acquisition.



     The Bresnan sellers collectively will have unlimited "piggyback"
registration rights and, beginning 180 days after this offering, up to four
"demand" registration rights with respect to the Class A common stock issued in
exchange for the membership units in Charter Communications Holding Company. The
demand registration rights must be exercised with respect to tranches of Class A
common stock worth at least $40 million at the time of notice of demand or at
least $60 million at the initial public offering price. We intend to enter into
an agreement or agreements with the Bresnan sellers pursuant to which they will
be prohibited, except through the exercise of any put rights, from selling
shares of Class A common stock prior to 180 days after the completion of this
offering.


TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR


     The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is ChaseMellon
Shareholders Services, L.L.C.


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                        SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE


     Prior to the offering, there has been no public market for the shares of
Class A common stock. Upon the completion of the offering, Charter
Communications, Inc. will have 170,000,000 shares of Class A common stock issued
and outstanding. In addition, the following shares of Class A common stock will
be issuable in the future:



     - 324,905,052 shares of Class A common stock will be issuable upon
conversion of Class B common stock issuable upon exchange of Charter
Communications Holding Company membership units held by Vulcan Cable III Inc.
and Charter Investment, Inc. These membership units are exchangeable for shares
of Class B common stock at any time following the closing of the offering on a
one-for-one basis. Shares of Class B common stock are convertible into shares of
Class A common stock at any time following the closing of the offering on a
one-for-one basis;



     - 61,497,560 shares of Class A common stock will be issuable upon the
exchange of Charter Communications Holding Company membership units issued to
specified sellers in our recent and pending acquisitions, assuming the relevant
sellers elect to receive the maximum number of Charter Communications Holding
Company membership units that they are entitled to receive;



     - 16,538,207 shares of Class A common stock will be issuable upon the
exchange of Charter Communications Holding Company membership units that are
received upon the exercise of options granted under the Charter Communications
Holding Company 1999 option plan and to Charter Communications, Inc.'s chief
executive officer. Upon issuance, these membership units will be immediately
exchanged for shares of Class A common stock, without any further action by the
optionholder. Options granted to the Chief Executive Officer, are also
exercisable for membership units which are then immediately exchangeable for
shares of Class A common stock. The weighted average exercise price of all
outstanding options for membership units is $20.02; and



     - 50,000 shares of Class A common stock will be issuable upon conversion of
outstanding shares of Class B common stock on a one-for-one basis.



     Of the total number of our shares of Class A common stock issued or
issuable as described above, 170,000,000 shares will be eligible for immediate
public resale following the later of their issuance and the completion of this
offering, except for any such shares held by our "affiliates". Charter
Communications, Inc., all of its directors and executive officers, Charter
Communications Holding Company, Charter Investment, Inc. and Vulcan Cable III
Inc. have agreed not to dispose of or hedge any of their Class A common stock or
their Charter Communications Holding Company membership units or securities
convertible into or exchangeable for Class A common stock or


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membership units during the period from the date of this prospectus continuing
through the date 180 days after the date of this prospectus, except with the
prior written consent of Goldman, Sachs & Co. and except that Charter
Communications, Inc. and Charter Communications Holding Company will be entitled
to offer and sell convertible debt, convertible preferred or privately placed
equity securities to finance $1.1 billion of the Bresnan acquisition purchase
price. The sellers in the Rifkin acquisition who are receiving Charter
Communications Holding Company preferred membership units have agreed to similar
restrictions, and we are seeking the agreement of the relevant Bresnan and
Falcon sellers to similar restrictions.



     In addition, all of the shares of Class A common stock issued or issuable
as described above, except for shares issued in the offering other than to our
"affiliates", may only be sold in compliance with Rule 144 under the Securities
Act of 1933, unless registered under the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to
demand or piggyback registration rights. Substantially all of the shares of
Class A common stock issuable upon exchange of Charter Communications Holding
Company membership units and all shares of Class A common stock issuable upon
conversion of shares of our Class B common stock will have demand and piggyback
registration rights attached to them, including those issuable to Mr. Allen
through Charter Investment, Inc. and Vulcan Cable III Inc.


     The sale of a substantial number of shares of Class A common stock, or the
perception that such sales could occur, could adversely affect prevailing market
prices for the Class A common stock. In addition, any such sale or perception
could make it more difficult for us to sell equity securities or equity-related
securities in the future at a time and price that we deem appropriate.

     We anticipate that a registration statement on Form S-8 covering the Class
A common stock that may be issued pursuant to the exercise of options under the
Charter Communications Holding Company 1999 option plan will be filed promptly
after completion of the offering. The shares of Class A common stock covered by
the Form S-8 registration statement generally may be resold in the public market
without restriction or limitation, except in the case of our affiliates who
generally may only resell such shares in accordance with the provisions of Rule
144 of the Securities Act of 1933, other than the holding period requirement.

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                    CERTAIN UNITED STATES TAX CONSIDERATIONS
                         FOR NON-UNITED STATES HOLDERS

GENERAL

     The following is a general discussion of the material United States federal
income and estate tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of our Class
A common stock by a non-U.S. Holder. As used in this prospectus, the term
"non-U.S. holder" is any person or entity that, for United States federal income
tax purposes, is either a nonresident alien individual, a foreign corporation, a
foreign partnership or a foreign trust, in each case not subject to United
States federal income tax on a net basis in respect of income or gain with
respect to our common stock.

     This discussion does not address all aspects of United States federal
income and estate taxes that may be relevant to a particular non-U.S. holder in
light of the holder's particular circumstances. This discussion is not intended
to be applicable in all respects to all categories of non-U.S. holders, some of
whom may be subject to special treatment under United States federal income tax
laws, including "controlled foreign corporations," "passive foreign investment
companies," and "foreign personal holding companies". Moreover, this discussion
does not address United States state or local or foreign tax consequences. This
discussion is based on provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended, existing and proposed regulations promulgated under, and administrative
and judicial interpretations of, the Internal Revenue Code in effect on the date
of this prospectus. All of these authorities may change, possibly with
retroactive effect or different interpretations. The following summary is
included in this prospectus for general information. Accordingly, prospective
investors are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the United States
federal, state, local and non-United States income and other tax consequences of
acquiring, holding and disposing of shares of our common stock.

     An individual may be deemed to be a resident alien, as opposed to a
nonresident alien, by virtue of being present in the United States for at least
31 days in the calendar year and for an aggregate of at least 183 days during a
three-year period ending in the current calendar year. In determining whether an
individual is present in the United States for at least 183 days, all of the
days present in the current year, one-third of the days present in the
immediately preceding year and one-sixth of the days present in the second
preceding year are counted. Resident aliens are subject to United States federal
income and estate tax in the same manner as United States citizens and
residents.

DIVIDENDS

     We do not anticipate paying cash dividends on our capital stock in the
foreseeable future. See "Dividend Policy". In the event, however, that dividends
are paid on shares of our Class A common stock, dividends paid to a non-U.S.
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holder of our Class A common stock generally will be subject to United States
withholding tax at a 30% rate, unless an applicable income tax treaty provides
for a lower withholding rate. Non-U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors
regarding their entitlement to benefits under a relevant income tax treaty.

     Currently, the applicable United States Treasury regulations presume,
absent actual knowledge to the contrary, that dividends paid to an address in a
foreign country are paid to a resident of such country for purposes of the 30%
withholding tax discussed above. However, recently finalized United States
Treasury regulations provide that in the case of dividends paid after December
31, 2000, United States backup withholding tax at a 31% rate will be imposed on
dividends paid to non-U.S. holders if the certification or documentary evidence
procedures and requirements set forth in such regulations are not satisfied
directly or through an intermediary. Further, in order to claim the benefit of
an applicable income tax treaty rate for dividends paid after December 31, 2000,
a non-U.S. holder must comply with certification requirements set forth in the
recently finalized United States Treasury regulations. The final United States
Treasury regulations also provide special rules for dividend payments made to
foreign intermediaries, United States or foreign wholly owned entities that are
disregarded for United States federal income tax purposes and entities that are
treated as fiscally transparent in the United States, the applicable income tax
treaty jurisdiction, or both. Prospective investors should consult with their
own tax advisors concerning the effect, if any, of these tax regulations and the
recent legislation on an investment in the Class A common stock.

     A non-U.S. holder of Class A common stock that is eligible for a reduced
rate of United States withholding tax pursuant to an income tax treaty may
obtain a refund of any excess amounts withheld by filing an appropriate claim
for a refund with the Internal Revenue Service.

     Dividends paid to a non-U.S. holder are taxed generally on a net income
basis at regular graduated rates where such dividends are either:

         (1) effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business of
     such holder in the United States or

         (2) attributable to a permanent establishment of such holder in the
     United States.

The 30% withholding tax is not applicable to the payment of dividends if the
non-U.S. Holder files Form 4224 or any successor form with the payor, or, in the
case of dividends paid after December 31, 2000, such holder provides its United
States taxpayer identification number to the payor. In the case of a non-U.S.
holder that is a corporation, such income may also be subject to an additional
"branch profits tax" at a 30% rate or such lower rate as may be specified by an
applicable income tax treaty.

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GAIN ON DISPOSITION OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK

     A non-U.S. holder generally will not have to comply with United States
federal income or withholding tax requirements in respect of gain recognized on
a disposition of Class A common stock unless:

         (1) the gain is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or
     business of the non-U.S. holder within the United States or of a
     partnership, trust or estate in which the non-U.S. holder is a partner or
     beneficiary within the United States,

         (2) the gain is attributable to a permanent establishment of the non-
     U.S. holder within the United States,

         (3) the non-U.S. holder is an individual who holds the Class A common
     stock as a capital asset within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Internal
     Revenue Code, is present in the United States for 183 or more days in the
     taxable year of the disposition and meets certain other tax law
     requirements,

         (4) the non-U.S. holder is a United States expatriate required to pay
     tax pursuant to the provisions of United States tax law, or

         (5) we are or have been a "United States real property holding
     corporation" for federal income tax purposes at any time during the shorter
     of the five-year period preceding such disposition or the period that the
     non-U.S. holder holds the common stock.

     Generally, a corporation is a United States real property holding
corporation if the fair market value of its United States real property
interests equals or exceeds 50% of the sum of the fair market value of its
worldwide real property interests plus its other assets used or held for use in
a trade or business.

     We believe that we are not, have not been and do not anticipate becoming, a
United States real property holding corporation for United States federal income
tax purposes. However, even if we were to become a United States real property
holding corporation, any gain realized by a non-U.S. holder still would not be
subject to United States federal income tax if our shares are regularly traded
on an established securities market and the non-U.S. holder did not own,
directly or indirectly, at any time during the five-year period ending on the
date of sale or other disposition, more than 5% of our Class A common stock. If,
however, our stock is not so treated, on a sale or disposition by a non-U.S.
holder of our Class A common stock, the transferee of such stock will be
required to withhold 10% of the proceeds unless we certify that either we are
not and have not been a United States real property holding company or another
exemption from withholding applies.

     A non-U.S. holder who is an individual and meets the requirements of clause
(1), (2) or (4) above will be required to pay tax on the net gain derived from a
sale of Class A common stock at regular graduated United States federal income
tax rates. Further, a non-U.S. holder who is an individual and who meets the
requirements of clause (3) above generally will be subject to a flat 30% tax on
the gain derived from a sale. Thus, individual non-U.S. holders who have

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spent or expect to spend a short period of time in the United States should
consult their tax advisors prior to the sale of Class A common stock to
determine the United States federal income tax consequences of the sale. A
non-U.S. holder who is a corporation and who meets the requirements of clause
(1) or (2) above generally will be required to pay tax on its net gain at
regular graduated United States federal income tax rates. Such non-U.S. holder
may also have to pay a branch profits tax.

FEDERAL ESTATE TAX

     For United States federal estate tax purposes, an individual's gross estate
will include the Class A common stock owned, or treated as owned, by an
individual. Generally, this will be the case regardless of whether such
individual was a United States citizen or a United States resident. This general
rule of inclusion may be limited by an applicable estate tax or other treaty.

INFORMATION REPORTING AND BACKUP WITHHOLDING TAX

     Under United States Treasury regulations, we must report annually to the
Internal Revenue Service and to each non-U.S. holder the amount of dividends
paid to such holder and the tax withheld with respect to such dividends. These
information reporting requirements apply regardless of whether withholding is
required. Copies of the information returns reporting such dividends and
withholding may also be made available to the tax authorities in the country in
which the non-U.S. holder is a resident under the provisions of an applicable
income tax treaty or agreement.

     Currently, the 31% United States backup withholding tax generally will not
apply:

     (1) to dividends which are paid to non-U.S. holders and are taxed at the
         regular 30% withholding tax rate as discussed above, or

     (2) before January 1, 2001, to dividends paid to a non-U.S. holder at an
         address outside of the United States unless the payor has actual
         knowledge that the payee is a U.S. holder.

     Backup withholding and information reporting generally will apply to
dividends paid to addresses inside the United States on shares of Class A common
stock to beneficial owners that are not "exempt recipients" and that fail to
provide identifying information in the manner required.

     The recently finalized United States Treasury regulations provide that in
the case of dividends paid after December 31, 2000, a non-U.S. holder generally
would be subject to backup withholding tax at the rate of 31% unless

     (1) certification procedures, or

     (2) documentary evidence procedures, in the case of payments made outside
         the United States with respect to an offshore account

are satisfied. These regulations generally presume a non-U.S. holder is subject
to backup withholding at the rate of 31% and information reporting requirements

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unless we receive certification of the holder's non-United States status.
Depending on the circumstances, this certification will need to be provided
either:

     (1) directly by the non-U.S. holder,

     (2) in the case of a non-U.S. holder that is treated as a partnership or
         other fiscally transparent entity, by the partners, shareholders or
         other beneficiaries of such entity, or

     (3) by qualified financial institutions or other qualified entities on
         behalf of the non-U.S. holder.

     Information reporting and backup withholding at the rate of 31% generally
will not apply to the payment of the proceeds of the disposition of Class A
common stock by a holder to or through the United States office of a broker or
through a non-United States branch of a United States broker unless the holder
either certifies its status as a non-U.S. holder under penalties of perjury or
otherwise establishes an exemption. The payment of the proceeds of the
disposition by a non-U.S. holder of Class A common stock to or through a non-
United States office of a non-United States broker will not be subject to backup
withholding or information reporting unless the non-United States broker has a
connection to the United States as specified by United States federal tax law.

     In the case of the payment of proceeds from the disposition of Class A
common stock effected by a foreign office of a broker that is a United States
person or a "United States related person," existing regulations require
information reporting on the payment unless:

     (1)(A) the broker receives a statement from the owner, signed under penalty
            of perjury, certifying its non-United States status or (B) the
            broker has documentary evidence in its files as to the non-U.S.
            holder's foreign status and the broker has no actual knowledge to
            the contrary, and other United States federal tax law conditions are
            met or

     (2)      the beneficial owner otherwise establishes an exemption.

     For this purpose, a "U.S. related person" is either:

         (1) a "controlled foreign corporation" for United States federal income
             tax purposes or

         (2) a foreign person 50% or more of whose gross income from all sources
             for the three-year period ending with the close of its taxable year
             preceding the payment is derived from activities that are
             effectively connected with the conduct of a United States trade or
             business.

     After December 31, 2000, the regulations under the Internal Revenue Code
will impose information reporting and backup withholding on payments of the
gross proceeds from the sale or redemption of Class A common stock that is
effected through foreign offices of brokers having any of a broader class of
specified connections with the United States. Such information reporting and
backup withholding may be avoided, however, if the applicable Internal Revenue

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Service certification requirements are complied with. Prospective investors
should consult with their own tax advisors regarding the regulations under the
Internal Revenue Code and in particular with respect to whether the use of a
particular broker would subject the investor to these rules.

     Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules from a payment to a
non-U.S. holder will be either refunded or credited against the holder's United
States federal tax liability, provided sufficient information is furnished to
the Internal Revenue Service.

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                                 LEGAL MATTERS


     The validity of the shares of Class A common stock offered in this
prospectus will be passed upon for Charter Communications, Inc. by Paul,
Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP, New York, New York. Certain legal matters in
connection with the Class A common stock offered in this prospectus will be
passed upon for the underwriters by Debevoise & Plimpton, New York, New York.


                                    EXPERTS

     The financial statements of Charter Communications, Inc., Charter
Communications Holding Company, LLC and subsidiaries, CCA Group, CharterComm
Holdings, L.P. and subsidiaries, the Greater Media Cablevision Systems, the
Sonic Communications Cable Television Systems and Long Beach Acquisition Corp.,
included in this prospectus, to the extent and for the periods indicated in
their reports, have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public
accountants, as indicated in their reports with respect thereto, and are
included in this prospectus in reliance upon the authority of said firm as
experts in giving said reports.


     The combined financial statements of TCI Falcon Systems as of September 30,
1998 and December 31, 1997 and for the nine-month period ended September 30,
1998, and for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 1997,
the combined financial statements of Bresnan Communications Group Systems as of
December 31, 1997 and 1998, and for each of the years in the three-year period
ended December 31, 1998, the consolidated financial statements of Marcus Cable
Holdings, LLC as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, and for each of the years in the
three-year period ended December 31, 1998, and the combined financial statements
of Helicon Partners I, L.P. and affiliates as of December 31, 1997 and 1998 and
for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1998, have
been included herein in reliance upon the reports of KPMG LLP, independent
certified public accountants, appearing elsewhere herein, and upon the authority
of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.


     The consolidated financial statements of Renaissance Media Group LLC, the
combined financial statements of the Picayune, MS, LaFourche, LA, St. Tammany,
LA, St. Landry, LA, Pointe Coupee, LA, and Jackson, TN cable systems, the
financial statements of Indiana Cable Associates, LTD., the financial statements
of R/N South Florida Cable Management Limited Partnership, the combined
financial statements of Fanch Cable Systems (comprised of components of TW
Fanch-one Co. and TW Fanch-two Co.) and the consolidated financial statements of
Falcon Communications, L.P., included in this prospectus, have been audited by
Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors, as set forth in their reports thereon
appearing elsewhere in this prospectus, and are included

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herein in reliance upon such reports given on the authority of such firm as
experts in accounting and auditing.


     The audited combined financial statements of InterMedia Cable Systems
(comprised of components of InterMedia Partners and InterMedia Capital Partners
IV, L.P.), the audited financial statements of Rifkin Cable Income Partners
L.P., the audited consolidated financial statements of Rifkin Acquisition
Partners, L.L.L.P., the audited consolidated financial statements of Avalon
Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc. and subsidiaries, the audited consolidated
financial statements of Cable Michigan Inc. and subsidiaries, the audited
consolidated financial statements of Avalon Cable LLC and subsidiaries, the
audited financial statements of Amrac Clear View, a Limited Partnership, the
audited combined financial statements of The Combined Operations of Pegasus
Cable Television of Connecticut, Inc. and the Massachusetts Operations of
Pegasus Cable Television, Inc., included in this prospectus, have been audited
by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants. The entities and periods
covered by these audits are indicated in their reports. The financial statements
have been so included in reliance on the reports of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP,
given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.


     The financial statements of Amrac Clear View, a Limited Partnership as of
December 31, 1996 and 1997 and for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1997, included in this prospectus, have been so included in
reliance on the report of Greenfield, Altman, Brown, Berger & Katz, P.C.,
independent accountants, given on the authority of said firm as experts in
auditing and accounting.

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                                  UNDERWRITING


     Charter Communications, Inc., Charter Communications Holding Company and
the underwriters for the U.S. offering named below have entered into an
underwriting agreement with respect to the Class A common stock being offered in
the United States and Canada. Subject to certain conditions, each U.S.
underwriter has severally agreed to purchase the number of shares indicated in
the following table. The underwriters are obligated to purchase all of these
shares if any shares are purchased. Goldman, Sachs & Co., Bear, Stearns & Co.
Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities
Corporation, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Salomon Smith
Barney Inc., A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. and M. R. Beal & Company are the
representatives of the U.S. underwriters.



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          Number of
                   U.S. Underwriters                       Shares
                   -----------------                     -----------
<S>                                                      <C>
Goldman, Sachs & Co....................................
Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc................................
Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated......................
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation....
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated.....
Salomon Smith Barney Inc...............................
A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc...............................
M.R. Beal & Company....................................

                                                         -----------
            Total......................................  144,500,000
                                                         ===========
</TABLE>


                             ----------------------


     If the U.S. underwriters sell more shares than the total number set forth
in the table above, the U.S. underwriters have an option to buy up to an
additional 21,675,000 shares from Charter Communications, Inc. to cover such
sales. They may exercise that option for 30 days. If any shares are purchased
pursuant to this option, the U.S. underwriters will severally purchase shares in
approximately the same proportion as set forth in the table above.



     The following table shows the per share and total underwriting discounts to
be paid to the U.S. underwriters by Charter Communications, Inc. Such amounts
are shown assuming both no exercise and full exercise of the U.S. underwriters'
option to purchase additional shares.



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   Paid by
                                        Charter Communications, Inc.
                                        -----------------------------
                                        No Exercise     Full Exercise
                                        ------------    -------------
<S>                                     <C>             <C>
Per share.............................  $               $
Total.................................  $               $
</TABLE>


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     Shares sold by the underwriters to the public are being offered at the
initial public offering price set forth on the cover page of this prospectus.
Any shares sold by the underwriters to securities dealers may be sold at a
discount of up to $      per share from the initial public offering price. Any
such securities dealers may resell any shares purchased from the underwriters to
certain other brokers or dealers at a discount of up to $      per share from
the initial public offering price. If all of the shares are not sold at the
initial public offering price, the representatives may change the offering price
and the other selling terms.



     Charter Communications, Inc. and Charter Communications Holding Company
have entered into an underwriting agreement with the underwriters for the
international offering of 25,500,000 shares of Class A common stock outside the
United States and Canada. The terms and conditions of both offerings are the
same and the sale of shares in both offerings are conditioned on each other.
Goldman Sachs International, Bear, Stearns International Limited, Morgan Stanley
& Co. International Limited, Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities
Corporation, Merrill Lynch International, Salomon Brothers International, ABN
Amro Rothschild, Credit Lyonnais Securities and Dresdner Bank AG are
representatives of the international underwriters. Charter Communications, Inc.
has granted the international underwriters an option similar to that granted the
U.S. underwriters to purchase up to an aggregate of an additional 3,825,000
shares.


     The underwriters for both of the offerings have entered into an agreement
in which they have agreed to restrictions on where and to whom they and any
dealer purchasing from them may offer shares as a part of the distribution of
the shares. The underwriters have also agreed that they may sell shares among
each of the underwriting groups.


     Charter Communications, Inc., all of its directors and executive officers,
Charter Communications Holding Company, Charter Investment, Inc. and Vulcan
Cable III Inc. have agreed not to dispose of or hedge any of their Class A
common stock or their Charter Communications Holding Company membership units or
securities convertible into or exchangeable for Class A common stock or
membership units during the period from the date of this prospectus continuing
through the date 180 days after the date of this prospectus, except with the
prior written consent of Goldman, Sachs & Co. and except that Charter
Communications, Inc. and Charter Communications Holding Company will be entitled
to offer and sell convertible debt, convertible preferred or privately placed
equity securities to finance $1.1 billion of the Bresnan acquisition purchase
price. The Rifkin sellers who received Charter Communications Holding Company
membership units have agreed to restrictions. See "Shares Eligible for Future
Sale" for a discussion of certain transfer restrictions.



     Prior to the offering, there has been no public market for the shares. The
initial public offering price will be negotiated among Charter Communications,
Inc. and the representatives. Among the factors to be considered in determining


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the initial public offering price of the shares, in addition to prevailing
market conditions, will be our historical performance, estimates of our business
potential and our earnings prospects, an assessment of our management and the
consideration of the above factors in relation to market valuation of companies
in related businesses.


     Charter Communications, Inc. has applied to have the Class A common stock
included for quotation on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "CHTR".


     In connection with the offering, the underwriters may purchase and sell
shares of Class A common stock in the open market. These transactions may
include short sales, stabilizing transactions and purchases to cover positions
created by short sales. Short sales involve the sale by the underwriters of a
greater number of shares than they are required to purchase in the offering.
Stabilizing transactions consist of certain bids or purchases made for the
purpose of preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of the Class A
common stock while the offering is in progress.

     The underwriters may impose a penalty bid. This occurs when a particular
underwriter repays to the underwriters a portion of the underwriting discount
received by it because the representatives have repurchased shares sold by or
for the account of such underwriter in stabilizing or short covering
transactions.

     These activities by the underwriters may stabilize, maintain or otherwise
affect the market price of the Class A common stock. As a result, the price of
the Class A common stock may be higher than the price that otherwise might exist
in the open market. If these activities are commenced, they may be discontinued
by the underwriters at any time. These transactions may be effected on the
Nasdaq National Market, in the over-the-counter market or otherwise.

     The underwriters do not expect sales to discretionary accounts to exceed
five percent of the total number of shares offered.


     The estimated total expenses of the offering, excluding underwriting
discounts, of approximately $   million will be paid by Charter Communications
Holding Company.



     Charter Communications, Inc. and Charter Communications Holding Company
have agreed to indemnify the several underwriters against certain liabilities,
including liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933.



     At our request, the underwriters have reserved for sale at the initial
public offering price up to 4% of the shares offered by Charter Communications,
Inc. to be sold to its directors, officers, employees, employees of the entities
operating the cable systems to be acquired in the pending acquisitions,
associates and sellers in the pending Helicon acquisition, as described in the
following paragraph. The number of shares available for sale to the general
public will be reduced to the extent such shares are purchased. Any of these
reserved shares


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not so purchased will be offered by the underwriters on the same basis as the
shares offered hereby.


     At our request, the underwriters will reserve up to $12 million of Class A
common stock at the initial public offering price for sale to specified sellers
of the Helicon cable systems. This would represent 666,667 shares of Class A
common stock, calculated at the mid-point of the range set forth on the cover
page of this prospectus.


     Certain of the underwriters and their affiliates have in the past provided,
and may in the future from time to time provide, investment banking and general
financing and banking services to Charter Communications Holding Company and its
affiliates for which they have in the past received, and may in the future
receive, customary fees.

     This prospectus may be used by the underwriters and other dealers in
connection with offers and sales of the shares, including sales of shares
initially sold by the underwriters in the offering being made outside of the
United States, to persons located in the United States.

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                  INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              PAGE
                                                              -----
<S>                                                           <C>
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Report of Independent Public Accountants....................  F-8
Balance Sheet as of July 22, 1999...........................  F-9
Notes to Financial Statement................................  F-10

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Report of Independent Public Accountants....................  F-11
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1998..........  F-12
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the period from
  December 24, 1998 through December 31, 1998...............  F-13
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the period from
  December 24, 1998 through December 31, 1998...............  F-14
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements..................  F-15
Report of Independent Public Accountants....................  F-29
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1997..........  F-30
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the period from
  January 1, 1998 through December 23, 1998 and for the
  years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996....................  F-31
Consolidated Statements of Shareholder's Investment for the
  period from January 1, 1998 through December 23, 1998 and
  for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996............  F-32
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the period from
  January 1, 1998 through December 23, 1998 and for the
  years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996....................  F-33
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements..................  F-34

MARCUS CABLE HOLDINGS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES:
  Independent Auditors' Report..............................  F-44
  Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1998 and
    1997....................................................  F-45
  Consolidated Statements of Operations for Each of the
    Years in the Three-Year Period Ended December 31,
    1998....................................................  F-46
  Consolidated Statements of Members' Equity/Partners'
    Capital for Each of the Years in the Three-Year Period
    Ended December 31, 1998.................................  F-47
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for Each of the
    Years in the Three-Year Period Ended December 31,
    1998....................................................  F-48
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................  F-49

CCA GROUP:
  Report of Independent Public Accountants..................  F-60
  Combined Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1997............  F-61
  Combined Statements of Operations for the Period From
    January 1, 1998, Through December 23, 1998 and for the
    Years Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996..................  F-62
  Combined Statements of Shareholders' Deficit for the
    Period From January 1, 1998, Through December 23, 1998
    and for the Years Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996......  F-63
  Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the Period From
    January 1, 1998, Through December 23, 1998 and for the
    Years Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996..................  F-64
  Notes to Combined Financial Statements....................  F-65

CHARTERCOMM HOLDINGS, L.P.:
  Report of Independent Public Accountants..................  F-79
  Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1997........  F-80
  Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Period From
    January 1, 1998 Through December 23, 1998 and for the
    Years Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996..................  F-81
  Consolidated Statements of Partner's Capital for the
    Period From January 1, 1998 Through December 23, 1998
    and for the Years Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996......  F-82
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Period From
    January 1, 1998 Through December 23, 1998 and for the
    Years Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996..................  F-83
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................  F-84
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              PAGE
                                                              -----
<S>                                                           <C>
GREATER MEDIA CABLEVISION SYSTEMS:
  Report of Independent Public Accountants..................  F-97
  Combined Balance Sheets as of September 30, 1998 and
    1997....................................................  F-98
  Combined Statements of Income for the Nine Months Ended
    June 30, 1999 and 1998 (unaudited) and for the Years
    Ended September 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996.................  F-99
  Combined Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the Nine
    Months Ended June 30, 1999 (unaudited) and for the Years
    Ended September 30, 1996, 1997 and 1998.................  F-100
  Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months
    Ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 (unaudited) and for the
    Years Ended September 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996...........  F-101
  Notes to Combined Financial Statements....................  F-102

RENAISSANCE MEDIA GROUP LLC:
  Report of Independent Auditors............................  F-108
  Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1998........  F-109
  Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Year Ended
    December 31, 1998.......................................  F-110
  Consolidated Statement of Changes in Members' Equity for
    the Year Ended December 31, 1998........................  F-111
  Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended
    December 31, 1998.......................................  F-112
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year
    Ended December 31, 1998.................................  F-113

PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE, LA, ST. TAMMANY, LA, ST. LANDRY, LA,
  POINTE COUPEE, LA AND JACKSON, TN CABLE TELEVISION
  SYSTEMS:
  Report of Independent Auditors............................  F-123
  Combined Balance Sheet as of April 8, 1998................  F-124
  Combined Statement of Operations for the Period from
    January 1, 1998 through April 8, 1998...................  F-125
  Combined Statement of Changes in Net Assets for the Period
    from January 1, 1998 through April 8, 1998..............  F-126
  Combined Statement of Cash Flows for the Period from
    January 1, 1998 through April 8, 1998...................  F-127
  Notes to Combined Financial Statements....................  F-128
  Report of Independent Auditors............................  F-135
  Combined Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1996 and
    1997....................................................  F-136
  Combined Statements of Operations for the Years Ended
    December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997........................  F-137
  Combined Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the Years
    Ended December 31, 1996 and 1997........................  F-138
  Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended
    1995, 1996 and 1997.....................................  F-139
  Notes to Combined Financial Statements....................  F-140

HELICON PARTNERS I, L.P. AND AFFILIATES:
  Independent Auditors' Report..............................  F-147
  Combined Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1997 and
    1998....................................................  F-148
  Combined Statements of Operations for Each of the Years in
    the Three-Year Period Ended December 31, 1998...........  F-149
  Combined Statements of Changes in Partners' Deficit for
    Each of the Years in the Three-Year Period Ended
    December 31, 1998.......................................  F-150
  Combined Statements of Cash Flows for Each of the Years in
    the Three-Year Period Ended December 31, 1998...........  F-151
  Notes to Combined Financial Statements....................  F-152

INTERMEDIA CABLE SYSTEMS (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF
  INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV,
  L.P.):
  Report of Independent Accountants.........................  F-165
  Combined Balance Sheets at December 31, 1998 and 1997.....  F-166
  Combined Statements of Operations for the Years Ended
    December 31, 1998 and 1997..............................  F-167
  Combined Statement of Changes in Equity for the Years
    Ended December 31, 1998 and 1997........................  F-168
  Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended
    December 31, 1998 and 1997..............................  F-169
  Notes to Combined Financial Statements....................  F-170
</TABLE>

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<CAPTION>
                                                              PAGE
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<S>                                                           <C>
RIFKIN CABLE INCOME PARTNERS L.P.:
  Report of Independent Accountants.........................  F-182
  Balance Sheet at December 31, 1997 and 1998...............  F-183
  Statement of Operations for Each of the Three Years in the
    Period Ended December 31, 1998..........................  F-184
  Statement of Partners' Equity (Deficit) for Each of the
    Three Years in the Period Ended December 31, 1998.......  F-185
  Statement of Cash Flows for Each of the Three Years in the
    Period Ended December 31, 1998..........................  F-186
  Notes to Financial Statements.............................  F-187

RIFKIN ACQUISITION PARTNERS, L.L.L.P.:
  Report of Independent Accountants.........................  F-191
  Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 1998 and
    1997....................................................  F-192
  Consolidated Statement of Operations for Each of the Three
    Years in the Period Ended December 31, 1998.............  F-193
  Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for Each of the Three
    Years in the Period Ended December 31, 1998.............  F-194
  Consolidated Statement of Partners' Capital (Deficit) for
    Each of the Three Years in the Period Ended December 31,
    1998....................................................  F-195
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................  F-196

INDIANA CABLE ASSOCIATES, LTD.:
  Report of Independent Auditors............................  F-210
  Balance Sheet as December 31, 1997 and 1998...............  F-211
  Statement of Operations for the Years Ended December 31,
    1996, 1997 and 1998.....................................  F-212
  Statement of Partners' Deficit for the Years Ended
    December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998........................  F-213
  Statement of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31,
    1996, 1997 and 1998.....................................  F-214
  Notes to Financial Statements.............................  F-215

R/N SOUTH FLORIDA CABLE MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP:
  Report of Independent Auditors............................  F-219
  Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1997 and
    1998....................................................  F-220
  Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Years Ended
    December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998........................  F-221
  Consolidated Statement of Partners' Equity (Deficit) for
    the Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998........  F-222
  Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Years Ended
    December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998........................  F-223
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................  F-224

SONIC COMMUNICATIONS CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS:
  Report of Independent Public Accountants..................  F-228
  Statement of Operations and Changes in Net Assets for the
    Period from April 1, 1998, through May 20, 1998.........  F-229
  Statement of Cash Flows for the Period from April 1, 1998,
    through May 20, 1998....................................  F-230
  Notes to Financial Statements.............................  F-231

LONG BEACH ACQUISITION CORP.:
  Report of Independent Public Accountants..................  F-234
  Statement of Operations for the Period from April 1, 1997,
    through May 23, 1997....................................  F-235
  Statement of Stockholder's Equity for the Period from
    April 1, 1997, through May 23, 1997.....................  F-236
  Statement of Cash Flows for the Period from April 1, 1997,
    through May 23, 1997....................................  F-237
  Notes to Financial Statements.............................  F-238

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1999
  (unaudited) and December 31, 1998.........................  F-242
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the six
  months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 (unaudited)...........  F-243
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six
  months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 (unaudited)...........  F-244
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements........  F-245
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              PAGE
                                                              -----
<S>                                                           <C>
MARCUS CABLE HOLDINGS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months
  Ended March 31, 1999 and Six Months Ended June 30, 1998
  (unaudited)...............................................  F-252
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months
  Ended March 31, 1999 and Six Months Ended June 30, 1998
  (unaudited)...............................................  F-253
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  (unaudited)...............................................  F-254

RENAISSANCE MEDIA GROUP LLC:
  Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Four Months
    Ended April 30, 1999 and Six Months Ended June 30, 1998
    (unaudited).............................................  F-257
  Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Four Months
    Ended April 30, 1999 and Six Months Ended June 30, 1998
    (unaudited).............................................  F-258
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................  F-259

HELICON PARTNERS I, L.P. AND AFFILIATES:
  Unaudited Condensed Combined Balance Sheet as of June 30,
    1999....................................................  F-262
  Unaudited Condensed Combined Statements of Operations for
    the Six-Month Periods Ended June 30, 1998 and 1999......  F-263
  Unaudited Condensed Combined Statements of Changes in
    Partners' Deficit for the Six-Month Period Ended June
    30, 1999................................................  F-264
  Unaudited Condensed Combined Statements of Cash Flows for
    the Six-Month Periods Ended June 30, 1998 and 1999......  F-265
  Notes to Unaudited Condensed Combined Financial
    Statements..............................................  F-266

INTERMEDIA CABLE SYSTEMS (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF
  INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV,
  L.P.):
  Combined Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1999 (unaudited)
    and December 31, 1998...................................  F-268
  Combined Statements of Operations for the Six Months Ended
    June 30, 1999 and 1998 (unaudited)......................  F-269
  Combined Statement of Changes in Equity for the Six Months
    Ended June 30, 1999 (unaudited) and for the Year Ended
    December 31, 1998.......................................  F-270
  Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended
    June 30, 1999 and 1998 (unaudited)......................  F-271
  Notes to Condensed Combined Financial Statements
    (unaudited).............................................  F-272

RIFKIN CABLE INCOME PARTNERS L.P.:
  Balance Sheet at December 31, 1998 and June 30, 1999
    (unaudited).............................................  F-278
  Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30,
    1998 and 1999 (unaudited)...............................  F-279
  Statement of Partners' Equity for the Six Months Ended
    March 31, 1998 and 1999 (unaudited).....................  F-280
  Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30,
    1998 and 1999 (unaudited)...............................  F-281
  Notes to Financial Statements.............................  F-282

RIFKIN ACQUISITION PARTNERS, L.L.L.P.:
  Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30, 1999 (unaudited)
    and December 31, 1998...................................  F-284
  Consolidated Statement Of Operations for the Six Months
    Ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 (unaudited)................  F-285
  Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow for the Six Months
    Ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 (unaudited)................  F-286
  Consolidated Statements of Partners' Capital (Deficit) for
    the Six Months Ended June 30, 1999 and 1998
    (unaudited).............................................  F-287
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................  F-288

INDIANA CABLE ASSOCIATES, LTD.:
  Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1998 and June 30, 1999
    (unaudited).............................................  F-290
  Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30,
    1998 and 1999 (unaudited)...............................  F-291
  Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30,
    1998 and 1999 (unaudited)...............................  F-292
  Statement of Partners' Deficit for the Six Months Ended
    June 30, 1999 and for the Year Ended December 31,
    1998....................................................  F-293
  Notes to Financial Statement (unaudited)..................  F-294
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              PAGE
                                                              -----
<S>                                                           <C>
R/N SOUTH FLORIDA CABLE MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1999 (unaudited)
    and December 31, 1998...................................  F-295
  Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Six Months
    Ended June 30, 1998 and 1999 (unaudited)................  F-296
  Consolidated Statement of Partners' Equity for the Six
    Months Ended June 30, 1999 and 1998.....................  F-297
  Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months
    Ended June 30, 1998 and 1999 (unaudited)................  F-298
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statement (unaudited).....  F-299

AVALON CABLE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
  Report of Independent Accountants.........................  F-301
  Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1998 and
    1997....................................................  F-302
  Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended
    December 31, 1998 and for the period from September 4,
    1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997..............  F-303
  Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members' Interest
    from September 4, 1997 (inception) through December 31,
    1998....................................................  F-304
  Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended
    December 31, 1998 and for the period from September 4,
    1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997..............  F-305
  Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements............  F-306

AVALON CABLE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
  Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1999 (unaudited)
    and December 31, 1998...................................  F-320
  Consolidated Statement of Operations for the six months
    ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 (unaudited)................  F-321
  Consolidated Statement of Changes in Members' Interest for
    the six months ended June 30, 1999 (unaudited)..........  F-322
  Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months
    ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 (unaudited)................  F-323
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)....  F-324

AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
  Report of Independent Accountants.........................  F-329
  Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1998 and
    1997....................................................  F-330
  Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended
    December 31, 1998 and for the period from September 4,
    1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997..............  F-331
  Consolidated Statement of Shareholder's Equity for the
    period from September 4, 1997 (inception) through
    December 31, 1998.......................................  F-332
  Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended
    December 31, 1998 and for the period from September 4,
    1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997..............  F-333
  Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements............  F-334

AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
  Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1999 (unaudited)
    and December 31, 1998...................................  F-348
  Consolidated Statement of Operations for the six months
    ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 (unaudited)................  F-349
  Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
    for the six months ended
    June 30, 1999 (unaudited)...............................  F-350
  Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months
    ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (unaudited)...............  F-351
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)....  F-352

CABLE MICHIGAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
  Report of Independent Accountants.........................  F-357
  Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1997 and
    November 5, 1998........................................  F-358
  Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended
    December 31, 1996, 1997 and for the period from January
    1, 1998 through November 5, 1998........................  F-359
  Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders'
    Deficit for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and
    for the period from January 1, 1998 through November 5,
    1998....................................................  F-360
  Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended
    December 31, 1996, 1997 and for the period from January
    1, 1998 through November 5, 1998........................  F-361
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................  F-362
</TABLE>

                                       F-5
<PAGE>   251

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              PAGE
                                                              -----
<S>                                                           <C>
AMRAC CLEAR VIEW, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  Report of Independent Accountants.........................  F-377
  Balance Sheet as of May 28, 1998..........................  F-378
  Statement of Operations for the period from January 1,
    1998 through May 28, 1998...............................  F-379
  Statement of Changes in Partners' Equity (Deficit) for the
    period from January 1, 1998 through May 28, 1998........  F-380
  Statement of Cash Flows for the period from January 1,
    1998 through May 28, 1998...............................  F-381
  Notes to Financial Statements.............................  F-382

AMRAC CLEAR VIEW, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  Independent Auditors' Report..............................  F-386
  Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1996 and 1997...........  F-387
  Statements of Net Earnings for the years ended December
    31, 1995, 1996 and 1997.................................  F-388
  Statements of Changes in Partners' Equity (Deficit) for
    the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997........  F-389
  Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31,
    1995, 1996 and 1997.....................................  F-390
  Notes to Financial Statements.............................  F-391

PEGASUS CABLE TELEVISION, INC.
  Report of Independent Accountants.........................  F-395
  Combined Balance Sheets at December 31, 1996 and 1997 and
    June 30, 1998...........................................  F-396
  Combined Statement of Operations for the years ended
    December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 and the six months
    ended June 30, 1998.....................................  F-397
  Combined Statements of Changes in Stockholder's Deficit
    for the three years ended December 31, 1997 and the six
    months ended June 30, 1998..............................  F-398
  Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
    December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 and for the six months
    ended June 30, 1998.....................................  F-399
  Notes to Combined Financial Statements....................  F-400

FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
Report of Independent Auditors..............................  F-406
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 1997 and 1998...  F-407
Consolidated Statements of Operations for each of the three
  years in the period ended December 31, 1998...............  F-408
Consolidated Statements of Partners' Deficit for each of the
  three years in the period ended December 31, 1998.........  F-409
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three
  years in the period ended December 31, 1998...............  F-410
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements..................  F-411
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 1998
  and June 30, 1999 (unaudited).............................  F-433
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the six
  months ended June 30, 1998 and 1999 (unaudited)...........  F-434
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six
  months ended June 30, 1998 and 1999 (unaudited)...........  F-435
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial
  Statements................................................  F-436

TCI FALCON SYSTEMS
Independent Auditors' Report................................  F-438
Combined Balance Sheets at September 30, 1998 and December
  31, 1997..................................................  F-439
Combined Statements of Operations and Parent's Investment
  for the period from January 1, 1998 through September 30,
  1998 and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996...  F-440
Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the period from
  January 1, 1998 through September 30, 1998 and for the
  years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996....................  F-441
Notes to the Combined Financial Statements for the period
  from January 1, 1998 through September 30, 1998 and for
  the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996................  F-442
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>   252


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              PAGE
                                                              -----
<S>                                                           <C>
FANCH CABLE SYSTEM (comprised of components of TWFanch-one
  Co. and TWFanch-two Co.)
Report of Independent Auditors..............................  F-449
Combined Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1998 and 1997....  F-450
Combined Statements of Operations for the years ended
  December 31, 1998 and 1997................................  F-451
Combined Statements of Net Assets for the years ended
  December 31, 1998 and 1997................................  F-452
Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
  December 31, 1998 and 1997................................  F-453
Notes to Combined Financial Statements......................  F-454
Combined Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1998 (unaudited) and
  December 31, 1998.........................................  F-459
Combined Statements of Operations for the six months ended
  June 30, 1999 and 1998
  (unaudited)...............................................  F-460
Combined Statements of Net Assets for the six months ended
  June 30, 1999 and 1998
  (unaudited)...............................................  F-461
Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended
  June 30, 1999 and 1998
  (unaudited)...............................................  F-462
Notes to Combined Financial Statements at June 30, 1999
  (unaudited)...............................................  F-463

BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP LLC
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 1998 and June
  30, 1999 (unaudited)......................................  F-466
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Member's Equity
  (Deficit) for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1999
  (unaudited)...............................................  F-467
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months
  ended June 30, 1998 and 1999 (unaudited)..................  F-468
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements at June 30, 1999
  (unaudited)...............................................  F-469

BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP SYSTEMS
Independent Auditors' Report................................  F-475
Combined Balance Sheets at December 31, 1997 and 1998.......  F-476
Combined Statements of Operations and Parents' Investment
  for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998......  F-477
Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
  December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998..........................  F-478
Notes to Combined Financial Statements at December 31, 1996,
  1997 and 1998.............................................  F-479
</TABLE>


                                       F-7
<PAGE>   253

                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To Charter Communications, Inc.:

     We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Charter Communications,
Inc. as of July 22, 1999. This financial statement is the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on this
financial statement based on our audit.

     We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the balance sheet referred to above presents fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Charter Communications, Inc. as of
July 22, 1999, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

St. Louis, Missouri,

  July 22, 1999 (except with respect
to the matter discussed in Note 2, as
to which the date is September 28,
1999)


                                       F-8
<PAGE>   254

                          CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

                                 BALANCE SHEET

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              JULY 22, 1999
                                                              -------------
<S>                                                           <C>
                           ASSETS
CASH........................................................      $100
                                                                  ====

                    STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
COMMON STOCK -- $.001 par value, 100 shares authorized,
  issued and outstanding....................................      $ --
ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL..................................       100
                                                                  ----
          Total stockholder's equity........................      $100
                                                                  ====
</TABLE>

       The accompanying notes are an integral part of the balance sheet.
                                       F-9
<PAGE>   255

                          CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

                             NOTES TO BALANCE SHEET
                                 JULY 22, 1999

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION


     On July 22, 1999, Charter Investment, Inc. (Charter Investment), a company
controlled by Paul G. Allen, formed a wholly owned subsidiary, Charter
Communications, Inc. (CCI or the "Company"), a Delaware corporation with an
initial investment of $100. The Company has no operations or cash flows other
than the initial investment made by Charter Investment. Accordingly, statements
of operations and cash flows are not presented.



2. SUBSEQUENT EVENT:



     In July 1999, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with
the SEC, as amended on September 3, 1999, and further amended on September 28,
1999, for the issuance of Class A common stock to the public (IPO). CCI will be
a holding company whose sole asset will be a controlling equity interest in
Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC (Charter Communications Holding
Company), a direct and indirect owner of cable systems.



     Upon completion of the IPO, CCI intends to purchase membership units of
Charter Communications Holding Company representing a 100% voting interest and
an approximate 32% economic interest. As sole manager of Charter Communications
Holding Company, CCI will control the business affairs of Charter Communications
Holding Company. CCI's consolidated financial statements will include the
accounts of Charter Communications Holding Company upon completion of the IPO.
The assets and liabilities of Charter Communications Holding Company will be
reflected in the consolidated financial statements of CCI at their historical
carrying values and a minority interest will be recorded on the consolidated
balance sheet representing that portion of the net equity of Charter
Communications Holding Company not owned by CCI.


                                      F-10
<PAGE>   256

                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC:

     We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Charter
Communications Holding Company, LLC and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998,
and the related consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the
period from December 24, 1998, through December 31, 1998. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.

     We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Charter Communications
Holding Company, LLC and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for the period from December 24, 1998,
through December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.

/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

St. Louis, Missouri,
  February 5, 1999 (except with respect to the
  matters discussed in Notes 1 and 13,
  as to which the date is April 19, 1999)

                                      F-11
<PAGE>   257

          CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              DECEMBER 31, 1998
                                                              -----------------
<S>                                                           <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents.................................     $    9,573
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
     accounts of $1,728.....................................         15,108
  Prepaid expenses and other................................          2,519
                                                                 ----------
     Total current assets...................................         27,200
                                                                 ----------
INVESTMENT IN CABLE TELEVISION PROPERTIES:
  Property, plant and equipment.............................        716,242
  Franchises, net of accumulated amortization of $5,253.....      3,590,054
                                                                 ----------
                                                                  4,306,296
                                                                 ----------
OTHER ASSETS................................................          2,031
                                                                 ----------
                                                                 $4,335,527
                                                                 ==========
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Current maturities of long-term debt......................     $   10,450
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses.....................        127,586
  Payables to manager of cable television systems -- related
     party..................................................          4,334
                                                                 ----------
     Total current liabilities..............................        142,370
                                                                 ----------
LONG-TERM DEBT..............................................      1,991,756
                                                                 ----------
DEFERRED MANAGEMENT FEES -- RELATED PARTY...................         15,561
                                                                 ----------
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES.................................         38,461
                                                                 ----------
MEMBERS' EQUITY.............................................      2,147,379
                                                                 ----------
                                                                 $4,335,527
                                                                 ==========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this consolidated statement.
                                      F-12
<PAGE>   258

          CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               PERIOD FROM
                                                              DECEMBER 24,
                                                              1998, THROUGH
                                                              DECEMBER 31,
                                                                  1998
                                                              -------------
<S>                                                           <C>
REVENUES....................................................     $13,713
                                                                 -------
OPERATING EXPENSES:
  Operating costs...........................................       6,168
  General and administrative................................         966
  Depreciation and amortization.............................       8,318
  Stock option compensation expense.........................         845
  Corporate expense charges -- related party................         473
                                                                 -------
                                                                  16,770
                                                                 -------
     Loss from operations...................................      (3,057)
                                                                 -------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
  Interest income...........................................         133
  Interest expense..........................................      (2,353)
                                                                 -------
                                                                  (2,220)
                                                                 -------
     Net loss...............................................     $(5,277)
                                                                 =======
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this consolidated statement.
                                      F-13
<PAGE>   259

          CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               PERIOD FROM
                                                               DECEMBER 24,
                                                              1998, THROUGH
                                                               DECEMBER 31,
                                                                   1998
                                                              --------------
<S>                                                           <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net loss..................................................    $   (5,277)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
     operating activities --
     Depreciation and amortization..........................         8,318
     Stock option compensation expense......................           845
     Changes in assets and liabilities --
       Receivables, net.....................................        (8,753)
       Prepaid expenses and other...........................          (211)
       Accounts payable and accrued expenses................        10,227
       Payables to manager of cable television systems......           473
       Other operating activities...........................         2,022
                                                                ----------
          Net cash provided by operating activities.........         7,644
                                                                ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchases of property, plant and equipment................       (13,672)
                                                                ----------
          Net cash used in investing activities.............       (13,672)
                                                                ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Borrowings of long-term debt..............................        14,200
                                                                ----------
          Net cash provided by financing activities.........        14,200
                                                                ----------
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS...................         8,172
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period..............         1,401
                                                                ----------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period....................    $    9,573
                                                                ==========
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST......................................    $    5,538
                                                                ==========
NONCASH TRANSACTION -- Transfer of cable television
  operating subsidiaries from the parent company (see Note
  1)........................................................    $2,151,811
                                                                ==========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this consolidated statement.
                                      F-14
<PAGE>   260

          CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC (CCHC), a Delaware limited
liability company, was formed in 1999 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Charter
Investment, Inc. (Charter), formerly Charter Communications, Inc. Charter,
through its wholly owned cable television operating subsidiary, Charter
Communications Properties, LLC (CCP), commenced operations with the acquisition
of a cable television system on September 30, 1995.

     Effective December 23, 1998, through a series of transactions, Paul G.
Allen acquired approximately 94% of Charter for an aggregate purchase price of
$211 million, excluding $214 million in debt assumed (the "Paul Allen
Transaction"). In conjunction with the Paul Allen Transaction, Charter acquired
100% of the interests it did not already own in CharterComm Holdings, LLC
(CharterComm Holdings) and CCA Group (comprised of CCA Holdings Corp., CCT
Holdings Corp. and Charter Communications Long Beach, Inc.), all cable
television operating companies, for $2.0 billion, excluding $1.8 billion in debt
assumed from unrelated third parties for fair value. Charter previously managed
and owned minority interests in these companies. These acquisitions were
accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, and accordingly, results
of operations of CharterComm Holdings and CCA Group are included in the
financial statements from the date of acquisition. In February 1999, Charter
transferred all of its cable television operating subsidiaries to a wholly owned
subsidiary of Charter Communications Holdings, LLC (Charter Holdings), Charter
Communications Operating, LLC (Charter Operating). Charter Holdings is a wholly
owned subsidiary of CCHC. This transfer was accounted for as a reorganization of
entities under common control similar to a pooling of interests.

     As a result of the change in ownership of CCP, CharterComm Holdings and CCA
Group, CCHC has applied push-down accounting in the preparation of the
consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, CCHC increased its members'
equity by $2.2 billion to reflect the amounts paid by Paul G. Allen and Charter.
The purchase price was allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed
based on their relative fair values, including amounts assigned to franchises of
$3.6 billion. The allocation of the purchase price is based, in part, on
preliminary information which is subject to adjustment upon obtaining complete
valuation information of intangible assets. The valuation information is
expected to be finalized in the third quarter of 1999. Management believes that
finalization of the purchase price will not have a material impact on the
results of operations or financial position of CCHC.


     On April 23, 1998, Paul G. Allen and a company controlled by Paul G. Allen,
(the "Paul G. Allen Companies") purchased substantially all of the outstanding
partnership interests in Marcus Cable Company L.L.C. (Marcus Cable) for $1.4
billion, excluding $1.8 billion in assumed liabilities. The owner of the
remaining partnership interest retained voting control of Marcus Cable. In
February 1999, Marcus Cable Holdings, LLC (Marcus Holdings) was formed and Mr.
Allen's interests in Marcus Cable were transferred to Marcus Holdings on March
15, 1999. On March 31, 1999, Paul G. Allen purchased the remaining partnership
interests in Marcus Cable, including voting control. On April 7, 1999, Marcus
Holdings was merged into Charter Holdings and Marcus Cable was transferred to
Charter Holdings. For financial reporting purposes, the merger was accounted for
as an acquisition of Marcus Cable effective March 31, 1999, the date Paul G.
Allen obtained voting control of Marcus Cable. Accordingly, the results of
operations of Marcus Cable have not been included in the financial statements
for the period ended December 31, 1998.


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     The consolidated financial statements of CCHC include the accounts of
Charter Operating and CCP and the accounts of CharterComm Holdings and CCA Group
and their subsidiaries since December 23, 1998 (date acquired by Charter) and
are collectively referred to as the "Company" herein. All subsidiaries are
wholly owned. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been
eliminated. The Company derives its primary source of revenues by providing
various levels of cable television programming and services to residential and
business customers. As of December 31, 1998, the Company provided cable
television services to customers in 20 states in the U.S.

     The consolidated financial statements of CCHC for periods prior to December
24, 1998, are not presented herein since, as a result of the Paul Allen
Transaction and the application of push down accounting, the financial
information as of December 31, 1998, and for the period from December 24, 1998,
through December 31, 1998, is presented on a different cost basis than the
financial information as of December 31, 1997, and for the periods prior to
December 24, 1998. Such information is not comparable.

CASH EQUIVALENTS

     The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 1998,
cash equivalents consist primarily of repurchase agreements. These investments
are carried at cost that approximates market value.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost, including all direct and
certain indirect costs associated with the construction of cable television
transmission and distribution facilities, and the cost of new customer
installations. The costs of disconnecting a customer are charged to expense in
the period incurred. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to
expense as incurred, and equipment replacement and betterments are capitalized.

     Depreciation is provided on the straight-line basis over the estimated
useful lives of the related assets as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
Cable distribution systems..................................    3-15 years
Buildings and leasehold improvements........................    5-15 years
Vehicles and equipment......................................     3-5 years
</TABLE>

FRANCHISES

     Costs incurred in obtaining and renewing cable franchises are deferred and
amortized over the lives of the franchises. Costs relating to unsuccessful
franchise applications are charged to expense when it is determined that the
efforts to obtain the franchise will not be successful. Franchise rights
acquired through the purchase of cable television systems represent management's
estimate of fair value and are generally amortized using the straight-line
method over a period of 15 years. The period of 15 years is management's best
estimate of the useful lives of the franchises and assumes substantially all of
those franchises that expire during the period will be renewed by the Company.

IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

     If facts and circumstances suggest that a long-lived asset may be impaired,
the carrying value is reviewed. If a review indicates that the carrying value of
such asset is not recoverable

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based on projected undiscounted cash flows related to the asset over its
remaining life, the carrying value of such asset is reduced to its estimated
fair value.

REVENUES

     Cable television revenues from basic and premium services are recognized
when the related services are provided.

     Installation revenues are recognized to the extent of direct selling costs
incurred. The remainder, if any, is deferred and amortized to income over the
estimated average period that customers are expected to remain connected to the
cable television system. As of December 31, 1998, no installation revenue has
been deferred, as direct selling costs have exceeded installation revenue.

     Fees collected from programmers to guarantee carriage are deferred and
amortized to income over the life of the contracts. Local governmental
authorities impose franchise fees on the Company ranging up to a federally
mandated maximum of 5.0% of gross revenues. On a monthly basis, such fees are
collected from the Company's customers and are periodically remitted to local
franchises. Franchise fees collected and paid are reported as revenues.

INTEREST RATE HEDGE AGREEMENTS

     The Company manages fluctuations in interest rates by using interest rate
hedge agreements, as required by certain debt agreements. Interest rate swaps,
caps and collars are accounted for as hedges of debt obligations, and
accordingly, the net settlement amounts are recorded as adjustments to interest
expense in the period incurred. Premiums paid for interest rate caps are
deferred, included in other assets, and are amortized over the original term of
the interest rate agreement as an adjustment to interest expense.

     The Company's interest rate swap agreements require the Company to pay a
fixed rate and receive a floating rate thereby creating fixed rate debt.
Interest rate caps and collars are entered into by the Company to reduce the
impact of rising interest rates on floating rate debt.

     The Company's participation in interest rate hedging transactions involves
instruments that have a close correlation with its debt, thereby managing its
risk. Interest rate hedge agreements have been designed for hedging purposes and
are not held or issued for speculative purposes.

INCOME TAXES

     Income taxes are the responsibility of the individual members or partners
and are not provided for in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
In addition, certain subsidiaries are corporations subject to income taxes but
have no operations and, therefore, no material income tax liabilities or assets.

SEGMENTS

     In 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 131, "Disclosure about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information." Segments have been identified based upon
management responsibility. The Company operates in one segment, cable services.

USE OF ESTIMATES

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported
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amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ
from those estimates.

2.  PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED):

     In addition to the acquisitions by Charter of CharterComm Holdings and CCA
Group, the Company acquired cable television systems for an aggregate purchase
price, net of cash acquired, of $291,800 and $342,100 in 1998 and 1997,
respectively, all prior to December 24, 1998. The Company also refinanced
substantially all of its long-term debt in March 1999 (see Note 12).

     Unaudited pro forma operating results as though the acquisitions and
refinancing discussed above, including the Paul Allen Transaction, had occurred
on January 1, 1997, with adjustments to give effect to amortization of
franchises, interest expense and certain other adjustments are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   YEAR ENDED
                                                                  DECEMBER 31
                                                             ----------------------
                                                               1998         1997
                                                             ---------    ---------
<S>                                                          <C>          <C>
Revenues...................................................  $ 601,953    $ 550,259
Loss from operations.......................................    (90,346)    (129,009)
Net loss...................................................   (294,598)    (329,323)
</TABLE>

     The unaudited pro forma financial information has been presented for
comparative purposes and does not purport to be indicative of the results of
operations or financial position of the Company had these transactions been
completed as of the assumed date or which may be obtained in the future.

3.  MEMBERS' EQUITY:

     For the period from December 24, 1998, through December 31, 1998, members'
equity consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Balance, December 24, 1998..................................  $2,151,811
Net loss....................................................      (5,277)
Stock option compensation...................................         845
                                                              ----------
Balance, December 31, 1998..................................  $2,147,379
                                                              ==========
</TABLE>

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4.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:

     Property, plant and equipment consists of the following at December 31,
1998:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Cable distribution systems..................................  $  661,749
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements..................      26,670
Vehicles and equipment......................................      30,590
                                                              ----------
                                                                 719,009
Less -- Accumulated depreciation............................      (2,767)
                                                              ----------
                                                              $  716,242
                                                              ==========
</TABLE>

     For the period from December 24, 1998, through December 31, 1998,
depreciation expense was $2,767.

5.  ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES:

     Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following at December
31, 1998:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Accrued interest............................................  $ 30,809
Franchise fees..............................................    12,534
Programming costs...........................................    11,856
Capital expenditures........................................    15,560
Accrued income taxes........................................    15,205
Accounts payable............................................     7,439
Other accrued liabilities...................................    34,183
                                                              --------
                                                              $127,586
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

6.  LONG-TERM DEBT:

     Long-term debt consists of the following at December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Credit Agreements (including CCP, CCA Group and CharterComm
  Holdings).................................................  $1,726,500
Senior Secured Discount Debentures..........................     109,152
11 1/4% Senior Notes........................................     125,000
Current maturities..........................................     (10,450)
Unamortized net premium.....................................      41,554
                                                              ----------
                                                              $1,991,756
                                                              ==========
</TABLE>

CCP CREDIT AGREEMENT

     CCP maintains a credit agreement (the "CCP Credit Agreement"), which
provides for two term loan facilities, one with the principal amount of $60,000
that matures on June 30, 2006, and the other with the principal amount of
$80,000 that matures on June 30, 2007. The CCP Credit Agreement also provides
for a $90,000 revolving credit facility with a maturity date of June 30, 2006.
Amounts under the CCP Credit Agreement bear interest at the LIBOR Rate or Base
Rate,
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as defined, plus a margin up to 2.88%. The variable interest rates ranged from
7.44% to 8.19% at December 31, 1998.

CC-I, CC-II COMBINED CREDIT AGREEMENT

     Charter Communications, LLC and Charter Communications II, LLC,
subsidiaries of CharterComm Holdings, maintains a combined credit agreement (the
"Combined Credit Agreement"), which provides for two term loan facilities, one
with the principal amount of $200,000 that matures on June 30, 2007, and the
other with the principal amount of $150,000 that matures on December 31, 2007.
The Combined Credit Agreement also provides for a $290,000 revolving credit
facility, with a maturity date of June 30, 2007. Amounts under the Combined
Credit Agreement bear interest at the LIBOR Rate or Base Rate, as defined, plus
a margin up to 2.0%. The variable interest rates ranged from 6.69% to 7.31% at
December 31, 1998. A quarterly commitment fee of between 0.25% and 0.375% per
annum is payable on the unborrowed balance of the revolving credit facility.

CHARTERCOMM HOLDINGS -- SENIOR SECURED DISCOUNT DEBENTURES

     CharterComm Holdings issued $146,820 of Senior Secured Discount Debentures
(the "Debentures") for proceeds of $75,000. The Debentures are effectively
subordinated to the claims and creditors of CharterComm Holdings' subsidiaries,
including the lenders under the Combined Credit Agreement. The Debentures are
redeemable at the Company's option at amounts decreasing from 107% to 100% of
principal, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, beginning on
March 15, 2001. The issuer is required to make an offer to purchase all of the
Debentures, at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount, together
with accrued and unpaid interest, upon a Change in Control, as defined in the
Debentures Indenture. No interest is payable on the Debentures prior to March
15, 2001. Thereafter, interest on the Debentures is payable semiannually in
arrears beginning September 15, 2001, until maturity on March 15, 2007.

CHARTERCOMM HOLDINGS -- 11 1/4% SENIOR NOTES

     CharterComm Holdings issued $125,000 aggregate principal amount of 11 1/4%
Senior Notes (the "11 1/4% Notes"). The Notes are effectively subordinated to
the claims of creditors of CharterComm Holdings' subsidiaries, including the
lenders under the Combined Credit Agreements. The 11 1/4% Notes are redeemable
at the Company's option at amounts decreasing from 106% to 100% of principal,
plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption, beginning on March
15, 2001. The issuer is required to make an offer to purchase all of the 11 1/4%
Notes, at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount, together with
accrued and unpaid interest, upon a Change in Control, as defined in the 11 1/4%
Notes indenture. Interest is payable semiannually on March 15 and September 15
until maturity on March 15, 2006.

     As of December 24, 1998, the Debentures and 11 1/4% Notes were recorded at
their estimated fair values resulting in an increase in the carrying values of
the debt and an unamortized net premium as of December 31, 1998. The premium
will be amortized to interest expense over the estimated remaining lives of the
debt using the interest method. As of December 31, 1998, the effective interest
rates on the Debentures and 11 1/4% Notes were 10.7% and 9.6%, respectively.

CCE-I CREDIT AGREEMENT

     Charter Communications Entertainment I LLC, a subsidiary of CCA Group,
maintains a credit agreement (the "CCE-I Credit Agreement"), which provides for
a $280,000 term loan that
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matures on September 30, 2006, and $85,000 fund loan that matures on March 31,
2007, and a $175,000 revolving credit facility with a maturity date of September
30, 2006. Amounts under the CCE-I Credit Agreement bear interest at either the
LIBOR Rate or Base Rate, as defined, plus a margin up to 2.75%. The variable
interest rates ranged from 6.88% to 8.06% at December 31, 1998. A quarterly
commitment fee of between 0.375% and 0.5% per annum is payable on the unborrowed
balance of the revolving credit facility.

CCE-II COMBINED CREDIT AGREEMENT

     Charter Communications Entertainment II, LLC and Long Beach LLC,
subsidiaries of CCA Group, maintain a credit agreement (the "CCE-II Combined
Credit Agreement"), which provides for two term loan facilities, one with the
principal amount of $100,000 that matures on March 31, 2005, and the other with
the principal amount of $90,000 that matures on March 31, 2006. The CCE-II
Combined Credit Agreement also provides for a $185,000 revolving credit
facility, with a maturity date of March 31, 2005. Amounts under the CCE-II
Combined Credit Agreement bear interest at either the LIBOR Rate or Base Rate,
as defined, plus a margin up to 2.5%. The variable rates ranged from 6.56% to
7.59% at December 31, 1998. A quarterly commitment fee of between 0.25% and
0.375% per annum is payable on the unborrowed balance of the revolving credit
facility.

CCE CREDIT AGREEMENT

     Charter Communications Entertainment, LLC, a subsidiary of CCA Group,
maintains a credit agreement (the "CCE Credit Agreement") which provides for a
term loan facility with the principal amount of $130,000 that matures on
September 30, 2007. Amounts under the CCE Credit Agreement bear interest at the
LIBOR Rate or Base Rate, as defined, plus a margin up to 3.25%. The variable
interest rate at December 31, 1998, was 8.62%.

CCE-II HOLDINGS CREDIT AGREEMENT

     CCE-II Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of CCA Group, entered into a credit
agreement (the "CCE-II Holdings Credit Agreement"), which provides for a term
loan facility with the principal amount of $95,000 that matures on September 30,
2006. Amounts under the CCE-II Holdings Credit Agreement bear interest at either
the LIBOR Rate or Base Rate, as defined, plus a margin up to 3.25%. The variable
rate at December 31, 1998, was 8.56%.

     Based upon outstanding indebtedness at December 31, 1998, and the
amortization of term and fund loans, and scheduled reductions in available
borrowings of the revolving credit facilities, aggregate future principal
payments on the total borrowings under all debt agreements at December 31, 1998,
are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR                                                            AMOUNT
- ----                                                          ----------
<S>                                                           <C>
1999........................................................  $   10,450
2000........................................................      21,495
2001........................................................      42,700
2002........................................................     113,588
2003........................................................     157,250
Thereafter..................................................   1,652,837
                                                              ----------
                                                              $1,998,320
                                                              ==========
</TABLE>

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7.  FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:

     A summary of debt and the related interest rate hedge agreements at
December 31, 1998, is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      CARRYING      NOTIONAL        FAIR
DEBT                                                   VALUE         AMOUNT        VALUE
- ----                                                 ----------    ----------    ----------
<S>                                                  <C>           <C>           <C>
Credit Agreements (including CCP, CCA Group and
  CharterComm Holdings)............................  $1,726,500    $       --    $1,726,500
Senior Secured Discount Debentures.................     138,102            --       138,102
11 1/4% Senior Notes...............................     137,604            --       137,604
INTEREST RATE HEDGE AGREEMENTS
Swaps..............................................     (23,216)    1,105,000       (23,216)
Caps...............................................          --        15,000            --
Collars............................................      (4,174)      310,000        (4,174)
</TABLE>

     As the long-term debt under the credit agreements bears interest at current
market rates, their carrying amount approximates market value at December 31,
1998. The fair values of the 11 1/4% Notes and the Debentures are based on
quoted market prices.

     The weighted average interest pay rate for the Company's interest rate swap
agreements was 7.66% at December 31, 1998. The weighted average interest rate
for the Company's interest rate cap agreements was 8.55% at December 31, 1998.
The weighted average interest rates for the Company's interest rate collar
agreements were 8.61% and 7.31% for the cap and floor components, respectively,
at December 31, 1998.

     The notional amounts of interest rate hedge agreements do not represent
amounts exchanged by the parties and, thus, are not a measure of the Company's
exposure through its use of interest rate hedge agreements. The amounts
exchanged are determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms
of the contracts.

     The fair value of interest rate hedge agreements generally reflects the
estimated amounts that the Company would receive or pay (excluding accrued
interest) to terminate the contracts on the reporting date, thereby taking into
account the current unrealized gains or losses of open contracts. Dealer
quotations are available for the Company's interest rate hedge agreements.

     Management believes that the sellers of the interest rate hedge agreements
will be able to meet their obligations under the agreements. In addition, some
of the interest rate hedge agreements are with certain of the participating
banks under the Company's credit facilities, thereby reducing the exposure to
credit loss. The Company has policies regarding the financial stability and
credit standing of major counterparties. Nonperformance by the counterparties is
not anticipated nor would it have a material adverse effect on the Company's
consolidated financial position or results of operations.

8.  RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

     Charter provides management services to the Company including centralized
customer billing services, data processing and related support, benefits
administration and coordination of insurance coverage and self-insurance
programs for medical, dental and workers' compensation claims. Certain costs for
services are billed and charged directly to the Company's operating subsidiaries
and are included in operating costs. These billings are determined based on the
number of basic customers. Such costs totaled $128 for the period from December
24, 1998,

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through December 31, 1998. All other costs incurred by Charter on behalf of the
Company are recorded as expenses in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements and are included in corporate expense charges -- related party.
Management believes that costs incurred by Charter on the Company's behalf and
included in the accompanying financial statements are not materially different
than costs the Company would have incurred as a stand alone entity.

     Charter utilizes a combination of excess insurance coverage and
self-insurance programs for its medical, dental and workers' compensation
claims. Charges are made to the Company as determined by independent actuaries
at the present value of the actuarially computed present and future liabilities
for such benefits. Medical coverage provides for $2,435 aggregate stop loss
protection and a loss limitation of $100 per person per year. Workers'
compensation coverage provides for $800 aggregate stop loss protection and a
loss limitation of $150 per person per year.

     The Company is charged a management fee based on percentages of revenues or
a flat fee plus additional fees based on percentages of operating cash flows, as
stipulated in the management agreements between Charter and the operating
subsidiaries. To the extent management fees charged to the Company are greater
(less) than the corporate expenses incurred by Charter, the Company will record
distributions to (capital contributions from) Charter. For the period from
December 24, 1998, through December 31, 1998, the management fee charged to the
Company approximated the corporate expenses incurred by Charter on behalf of the
Company. As of December 31, 1998, management fees currently payable of $473 are
included in payables to manager of cable television systems-related party.
Beginning in 1999, the management fee will be based on 3.5% of revenues as
permitted by the new debt agreements of the Company (see Note 13).

     Charter, Paul G. Allen and certain affiliates of Mr. Allen own equity
interests or warrants to purchase equity interests in various entities which
provide services or programming to the Company, including High Speed Access
Corp. (High Speed Access), WorldGate Communications, Inc. (WorldGate), Wink
Communications, Inc. (Wink), ZDTV, USA Networks, Inc. (USA Networks) and Oxygen
Media Inc. (Oxygen Media). In addition, certain officers or directors of the
Company also serve as directors of High Speed Access and USA Networks. The
Company and its affiliates do not hold controlling interests in any of these
companies.

     Certain of the Company's cable television subscribers receive cable
modem-based internet access through High Speed Access and TV-based internet
access through WorldGate. For the period from December 24, 1998, through
December 31, 1998, revenues attributable to these services were less than 1% of
total revenues.

     The Company receives or will receive programming and certain interactive
features embedded into the programming for broadcast via its cable television
systems from Wink, ZDTV, USA Networks and Oxygen Media. The Company pays a fee
for the programming service generally based on the number of subscribers
receiving the service. Such fees for the period from December 24, 1998, through
December 31, 1998, were less than 1% of total operating costs. In addition, the
Company receives commissions from USA Networks for home shopping sales generated
by its customers. Such revenues for the period from December 24, 1998, through
December 31, 1998, were less than 1% of total revenues.

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9.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

LEASES

     The Company leases certain facilities and equipment under noncancelable
operating leases. Leases and rental costs charged to expense for the period from
December 24, 1998, through December 31, 1998, were $70. Future minimum lease
payments are as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
1999........................................................  $2,843
2000........................................................   2,034
2001........................................................   1,601
2002........................................................     626
2003........................................................     366
Thereafter..................................................   1,698
</TABLE>

     The Company also rents utility poles in its operations. Generally, pole
rentals are cancelable on short notice, but the Company anticipates that such
rentals will recur. Rent expense incurred for pole rental attachments for the
period from December 24, 1998, through December 31, 1998, was $137.

LITIGATION

     The Company is a party to lawsuits that arose in the ordinary course of
conducting its business. In the opinion of management, after consulting with
legal counsel, the outcome of these lawsuits will not have a material adverse
effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of
operations.

REGULATION IN THE CABLE TELEVISION INDUSTRY

     The cable television industry is subject to extensive regulation at the
federal, local and, in some instances, state levels. The Cable Communications
Policy Act of 1984 (the "1984 Cable Act"), the Cable Television Consumer
Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (the "1992 Cable Act" and together with
the 1984 Cable Act, the "Cable Acts"), and the Telecommunications Act of 1996
(the "1996 Telecom Act"), establish a national policy to guide the development
and regulation of cable television systems. The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) has principal responsibility for implementing the policies of
the Cable Acts. Many aspects of such regulation are currently the subject of
judicial proceedings and administrative or legislative proposals. Legislation
and regulations continue to change, and the Company cannot predict the impact of
future developments on the cable television industry.

     The 1992 Cable Act and the FCC's rules implementing that act generally have
increased the administrative and operational expenses of cable television
systems and have resulted in additional regulatory oversight by the FCC and
local or state franchise authorities. The Cable Acts and the corresponding FCC
regulations have established rate regulations.

     The 1992 Cable Act permits certified local franchising authorities to order
refunds of basic service tier rates paid in the previous twelve-month period
determined to be in excess of the maximum permitted rates. As of December 31,
1998, the amount refunded by the Company has been insignificant. The Company may
be required to refund additional amounts in the future.

     The Company believes that it has complied in all material respects with the
provisions of the 1992 Cable Act, including the rate setting provisions
promulgated by the FCC. However, in

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jurisdictions that have chosen not to certify, refunds covering the previous
twelve-month period may be ordered upon certification if the Company is unable
to justify its basic rates. The Company is unable to estimate at this time the
amount of refunds, if any, that may be payable by the Company in the event
certain of its rates are successfully challenged by franchising authorities or
found to be unreasonable by the FCC. The Company does not believe that the
amount of any such refunds would have a material adverse effect on the
consolidated financial position or results of operations of the Company.

     The 1996 Telecom Act, among other things, immediately deregulated the rates
for certain small cable operators and in certain limited circumstances rates on
the basic service tier, and as of March 31, 1999, deregulates rates on the cable
programming service tier (CPST). The FCC is currently developing permanent
regulations to implement the rate deregulation provisions of the 1996 Telecom
Act. The Company cannot predict the ultimate effect of the 1996 Telecom Act on
the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

     The FCC may further restrict the ability of cable television operators to
implement rate increases or the United States Congress may enact legislation
that could delay or suspend the scheduled March 1999 termination of CPST rate
regulation. This continued rate regulation, if adopted, could limit the rates
charged by the Company.

     A number of states subject cable television systems to the jurisdiction of
centralized state governmental agencies, some of which impose regulation of a
character similar to that of a public utility. State governmental agencies are
required to follow FCC rules when prescribing rate regulation, and thus, state
regulation of cable television rates is not allowed to be more restrictive than
the federal or local regulation. The Company is subject to state regulation in
Connecticut.

10.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS:

     The Company's employees may participate in 401(k) plans (the "401(k)
Plans"). Employees that qualify for participation can contribute up to 15% of
their salary, on a before tax basis, subject to a maximum contribution limit as
determined by the Internal Revenue Service. The Company made contributions to
the 401(k) Plans totaling $20 for the period from December 24, 1998, through
December 31, 1998.

11.  ACCOUNTING STANDARD NOT YET IMPLEMENTED:

     In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board adopted SFAS No.
133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS No.
133 establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that every
derivative instrument (including certain derivative instruments embedded in
other contracts) be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or
liability measured at its fair value and that changes in the derivative's fair
value be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting
criteria are met. Special accounting for qualifying hedges allows a derivative's
gains and losses to offset related results on the hedged item in the income
statement, and requires that a company must formally document, designate and
assess the effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting. SFAS No.
133 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. The Company has
not yet quantified the impacts of adopting SFAS No. 133 on its consolidated
financial statements nor has it determined the timing or method of its adoption
of SFAS No. 133. However, SFAS No. 133 could increase volatility in earnings
(loss).

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

12.  PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     As a result of the limitations on and prohibitions of distributions,
substantially all of the net assets of the consolidated subsidiaries are
restricted for distribution to CCHC, the parent company. CCHC (parent company
only) financial statements are presented below.

       CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)

                                 BALANCE SHEET
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              DECEMBER 31, 1998
                                                              -----------------
<S>                                                           <C>
ASSETS
INVESTMENT IN CHARTER HOLDINGS..............................     $2,147,379
                                                                 ==========
MEMBERS' EQUITY
MEMBERS' EQUITY.............................................     $2,147,379
                                                                 ==========
</TABLE>

       CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)

                            STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 PERIOD FROM
                                                              DECEMBER 24, 1998,
                                                                   THROUGH
                                                              DECEMBER 31, 1998
                                                              ------------------
<S>                                                           <C>
EQUITY IN LOSS OF CHARTER HOLDINGS..........................      $   (5,277)
                                                                  ==========
  Net loss..................................................      $   (5,277)
                                                                  ==========
</TABLE>

       CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)

                          STATEMENT OF MEMBERS' EQUITY
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Balance, December 24, 1998..................................     $2,151,811
Net loss....................................................         (5,277)
Stock option compensation...................................            845
                                                                 ----------
Balance, December 31, 1998..................................     $2,147,379
                                                                 ==========
</TABLE>

     The investment in Charter Holdings is accounted for on the equity method.
No statement of cash flows has been presented as CCHC (parent company only) had
no cash flow activity.

13.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:

     Through April 19, 1999, the Company has entered into definitive agreements
to purchase eight cable television companies, including a swap of cable
television systems, for approximately $4.6 billion. The swap of cable television
systems will be recorded at the fair value of the systems exchanged. The
acquisitions are expected to close no later than March 31, 2000. The
acquisitions will be accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, and
accordingly,

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

results of operations of the acquired businesses will be included in the
financial statements from the dates of acquisitions.

     In March 1999, concurrent with the issuance of $600.0 million 8.250% Senior
Notes due 2007, $1.5 billion 8.625% Senior Notes due 2009 and $1.475 billion
9.920% Senior Discount Notes due 2011 (collectively, the "CCH Notes"), the
Company extinguished substantially all long-term debt, excluding borrowings of
the Company under its credit agreements, and refinanced substantially all
existing credit agreements at various subsidiaries with a new credit agreement
(the "CCO Credit Agreement") entered into by Charter Operating. The Company
expects to record an extraordinary loss of approximately $8 million in
conjunction with the extinguishment of substantially all long-term debt and the
refinancing of its credit agreements.

     The CCO Credit Agreement provides for two term facilities, one with a
principal amount of $1.0 billion that matures September 2008 (Term A), and the
other with the principal amount of $1.85 billion that matures on March 2009
(Term B). The CCO Credit Agreement also provides for a $1.25 billion revolving
credit facility with a maturity date of September 2008. Amounts under the CCO
Credit Agreement bear interest at the Base Rate or the Eurodollar rate, as
defined, plus a margin up to 2.75%. A quarterly commitment fee of between 0.25%
and 0.375% per annum is payable on the unborrowed balance of Term A and the
revolving credit facility. On March 17, 1999, the Company borrowed $1.75 billion
under Term B and invested the excess cash of $1.0 billion in short-term
investments.

     Charter Communications Holdings Capital Corporation is a co-issuer of the
CCH Notes and is a wholly owned finance subsidiary of Charter Holdings with no
independent assets or operations.

     In accordance with an employment agreement between Charter and the
President and Chief Executive Officer of Charter and a related option agreement
between CCHC and the President and Chief Executive Officer of Charter, 7,044,127
options to purchase 3% of the net equity value of CCHC were issued to the
President and Chief Executive Officer of Charter. The options vest over a four
year period from the date of grant and expire ten years from the date of grant.

     In February 1999, the Company adopted an option plan providing for the
grant of options to purchase up to an 10% of the aggregate equity value of the
subsidiaries of CCHC as of February 1999. The option plan provides for grants of
options to employees, and consultants of CCHC and its affiliates and consultants
who provide services to CCHC. Options granted vest over five years from the date
of grant. However, if there has not been a public offering of the equity
interests of CCHC or an affiliate, vesting will occur only upon termination of
employment for any reason, other than for cause or disability. Options not
exercised accumulate and are exercisable, in whole or in part, in any subsequent
period, but not later than ten years from the date of grant.


     Following the completion of an initial public offering by Charter
Communications, Inc. membership units received upon exercise of the options will
be automatically exchanged for shares of Class A common stock of CCI on a
one-for-one basis, except for membership units received by the President and
Chief Executive Officer of Charter, which are exchangeable for Class B common
stock. Options outstanding as of March 31, 1999, are as follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     OPTIONS OUTSTANDING                 OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
                        ----------------------------------------------  ----------------------
       EXERCISE               NUMBER OF           REMAINING CONTRACT          NUMBER OF
        PRICE                  OPTIONS             LIFE (IN YEARS)             OPTIONS
- ----------------------  ----------------------  ----------------------  ----------------------
<S>                     <C>                     <C>                     <C>
        $20.00                16,095,008                 9.8                  1,761,032
</TABLE>

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)


     The Company follows Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting
for Stock Issued to Employees" to account for the option plans. Stock option
compensation expense of $845 has been recorded in the financial statements since
the exercise price is less than the estimated fair value of the underlying
membership interests on the date of grant. Estimated fair value was determined
by the Company using the valuation inherent in the Paul Allen Transaction and
valuations of public companies in the cable television industry adjusted for
factors specific to the Company. Compensation expense is being accrued over the
vesting period of each grant that varies from four to five years. As of March
31, 1999, deferred compensation remaining to be recognized in future periods
totalled $143 million. Had compensation expense for the option plans been
determined based on the fair value at the grant dates under the provisions of
SFAS No. 123, the Company's net loss would have been $5.5 million for the period
from December 24, 1998, through December 31, 1998. The fair value of each option
grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing
model with the following assumptions: no dividend yield, expected volatility of
44.00%, risk free rate of 5.00%, and expected option lives of 10 years.


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                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC:

     We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Charter
Communications Holding Company, LLC and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997,
and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholder's investment
and cash flows for the period from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998,
and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996. These consolidated financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Charter Communications
Holding Company, LLC and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for the period from January 1, 1998,
through December 23, 1998, and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996,
in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

St. Louis, Missouri,
  February 5, 1999

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                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              DECEMBER 31,
                                                                  1997
                                                              ------------
<S>                                                           <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents.................................    $   626
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
     accounts of $52........................................        579
  Prepaid expenses and other................................         32
                                                                -------
     Total current assets...................................      1,237
                                                                -------
INVESTMENT IN CABLE TELEVISION PROPERTIES:
  Property, plant and equipment.............................     25,530
  Franchises, net of accumulated amortization of $3,829.....     28,195
                                                                -------
                                                                 53,725
                                                                -------
OTHER ASSETS................................................        849
                                                                -------
                                                                $55,811
                                                                =======
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S INVESTMENT
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses.....................    $ 3,082
  Payables to manager of cable television systems -- related
     party..................................................        114
                                                                -------
     Total current liabilities..............................      3,196
                                                                -------
LONG-TERM DEBT..............................................     41,500
                                                                -------
NOTE PAYABLE TO RELATED PARTY, including accrued interest...     13,090
                                                                -------
SHAREHOLDER'S INVESTMENT:
  Common stock, $.01 par value, 100 shares authorized, one
     issued and outstanding.................................         --
  Paid-in capital...........................................      5,900
  Accumulated deficit.......................................     (7,875)
                                                                -------
     Total shareholder's investment.........................     (1,975)
                                                                -------
                                                                $55,811
                                                                =======
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            PERIOD FROM
                                                            JANUARY 1,         YEAR ENDED
                                                           1998, THROUGH      DECEMBER 31
                                                           DECEMBER 23,    ------------------
                                                               1998         1997       1996
                                                           -------------   -------    -------
<S>                                                        <C>             <C>        <C>
REVENUES.................................................    $ 49,731      $18,867    $14,881
                                                             --------      -------    -------
OPERATING EXPENSES:
  Operating costs........................................      18,751        9,157      5,888
  General and administrative.............................       7,201        2,610      2,235
  Depreciation and amortization..........................      16,864        6,103      4,593
  Corporate expense allocation -- related party..........       6,176          566        446
                                                             --------      -------    -------
                                                               48,992       18,436     13,162
                                                             --------      -------    -------
     Income from operations..............................         739          431      1,719
                                                             --------      -------    -------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
  Interest income........................................          44           41         20
  Interest expense.......................................     (17,277)      (5,120)    (4,415)
  Other, net.............................................        (728)          25        (47)
                                                             --------      -------    -------
                                                              (17,961)      (5,054)    (4,442)
                                                             --------      -------    -------
     Net loss............................................    $(17,222)     $(4,623)   $(2,723)
                                                             ========      =======    =======
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDER'S INVESTMENT
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             COMMON    PAID-IN    ACCUMULATED
                                             STOCK     CAPITAL      DEFICIT       TOTAL
                                             ------    -------    -----------    --------
<S>                                          <C>       <C>        <C>            <C>
BALANCE, December 31, 1995.................    $--     $ 1,500     $   (529)     $    971
  Capital contributions....................    --        4,400           --         4,400
  Net loss.................................    --           --       (2,723)       (2,723)
                                               --      -------     --------      --------
BALANCE, December 31, 1996.................    --        5,900       (3,252)        2,648
  Net loss.................................    --           --       (4,623)       (4,623)
                                               --      -------     --------      --------
BALANCE, December 31, 1997.................    --        5,900       (7,875)       (1,975)
  Capital contributions....................    --       10,800           --        10,800
  Net loss.................................    --           --      (17,222)      (17,222)
                                               --      -------     --------      --------
BALANCE, December 23, 1998.................    $--     $16,700     $(25,097)     $ (8,397)
                                               ==      =======     ========      ========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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          CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               PERIOD FROM
                                                               JANUARY 1,          YEAR ENDED
                                                              1998, THROUGH        DECEMBER 31
                                                              DECEMBER 23,     -------------------
                                                                  1998          1997        1996
                                                              -------------    -------    --------
<S>                                                           <C>              <C>        <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net loss..................................................    $ (17,222)     $(4,623)   $ (2,723)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
    operating activities --
    Depreciation and amortization...........................       16,864        6,103       4,593
    Loss on sale of cable television system.................           --        1,363          --
    Amortization of debt issuance costs, debt discount and
      interest rate cap agreements..........................          267          123          --
    (Gain) loss on disposal of property, plant and
      equipment.............................................          (14)         130          --
    Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from
      acquisitions --
      Receivables, net......................................           10         (227)          6
      Prepaid expenses and other............................         (125)          18         312
      Accounts payable and accrued expenses.................       16,927          894       3,615
      Payables to manager of cable television systems.......        5,288         (153)        160
      Other operating activities............................          569           --          --
                                                                ---------      -------    --------
      Net cash provided by operating activities.............       22,564        3,628       5,963
                                                                ---------      -------    --------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchases of property, plant and equipment................      (15,364)      (7,880)     (5,894)
  Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired...........     (167,484)          --     (34,069)
  Proceeds from sale of cable television system.............           --       12,528          --
  Other investing activities................................         (486)          --          64
                                                                ---------      -------    --------
      Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities...     (183,334)       4,648     (39,899)
                                                                ---------      -------    --------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Borrowings of long-term debt..............................      217,500        5,100      31,375
  Repayments of long-term debt..............................      (60,200)     (13,375)     (1,000)
  Capital contributions.....................................        7,000           --       4,400
  Payment of debt issuance costs............................       (3,487)         (12)       (638)
                                                                ---------      -------    --------
      Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities...      160,813       (8,287)     34,137
                                                                ---------      -------    --------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS........           43          (11)        201
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period..............          626          637         436
                                                                ---------      -------    --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period....................    $     669      $   626    $    637
                                                                =========      =======    ========
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST......................................    $   7,679      $ 3,303    $  2,798
                                                                =========      =======    ========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC (CCHC), a Delaware limited
liability company, was formed in 1999 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Charter
Investment, Inc. (Charter), formerly Charter Communications, Inc. Charter,
through its wholly owned cable television operating subsidiary, Charter
Communications Properties, LLC (CCP), commenced operations with the acquisition
of a cable television system on September 30, 1995.

     Effective December 23, 1998, through a series of transactions, Paul G.
Allen acquired approximately 94% of Charter for an aggregate purchase price of
$211 million, excluding $214 million in debt assumed (the "Paul Allen
Transaction"). In conjunction with the Paul Allen Transaction, Charter acquired
100% of the interest it did not already own in CharterComm Holdings, LLC
(CharterComm Holdings) and CCA Group (comprised of CCA Holdings Corp., CCT
Holdings Corp. and Charter Communications Long Beach Inc.), all cable television
operating companies, for $2.0 billion, excluding $1.8 billion in debt assumed
from unrelated third parties for fair value. Charter previously managed and
owned minority interests in these companies. These acquisitions were accounted
for using the purchase method of accounting, and accordingly results of
operations of CarterComm Holdings and CCA Group are included in the financial
statements of Charter Holdings from the date of acquisition. In February 1999,
Charter transferred all of its cable television operating subsidiaries to a
wholly owned subsidiary of Charter Communications Holdings, LLC (Charter
Holdings), Charter Communications Operating, LLC (Charter Operating). Charter
Holdings is a wholly owned subsidiary of CCHC. The transfer was accounted for as
a reorganization of entities under common control similar to a pooling of
interests.

     The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of CCP,
Charter's wholly owned cable operating subsidiary, representing the financial
statements of CCHC and subsidiaries (the Company) for all periods presented. The
accounts of CharterComm Holdings and CCA Group are not included since these
companies were not owned and controlled by Charter prior to December 23, 1998.

     As a result of the change in ownership of CCP, CharterComm Holdings and CCA
Group, the Company has applied push-down accounting in the preparation of the
consolidated financial statements effective December 23, 1998. Accordingly, the
financial statements of the Company for periods ended on or before December 23,
1998, are presented on a different cost basis than the financial statements for
the periods after December 23, 1998 (not presented herein), and are not
comparable.

CASH EQUIVALENTS

     The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 1997,
cash equivalents consist primarily of repurchase agreements. These investments
are carried at cost that approximates market value.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost, including all direct and
certain indirect costs associated with the construction of cable television
transmission and distribution facilities, and the cost of new customer
installations. The costs of disconnecting a customer are charged

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

to expense in the period incurred. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are
charged to expense as incurred, and equipment replacement and betterments are
capitalized.

     Depreciation is provided on the straight-line basis over the estimated
useful lives of the related assets as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
Cable distribution systems..................................    3-15 years
Buildings and leasehold improvements........................    5-15 years
Vehicles and equipment......................................     3-5 years
</TABLE>

     In 1997, the Company shortened the useful lives from 10 years to 5 years of
certain plant and equipment included in cable distribution systems associated
with costs of new customer installations. As a result, additional depreciation
of $550 was recorded during 1997. The estimated useful lives were shortened to
be more reflective of average customer lives.

FRANCHISES

     Costs incurred in obtaining and renewing cable franchises are deferred and
amortized over the lives of the franchises. Costs relating to unsuccessful
franchise applications are charged to expense when it is determined that the
efforts to obtain the franchise will not be successful. Franchise rights
acquired through the purchase of cable television systems represent management's
estimate of fair value and are generally amortized using the straight-line
method over a period of 15 years. The period of 15 years is management's best
estimate of the useful lives of the franchises and assumes substantially all of
those franchises that expire during the period will be renewed by the Company.

IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

     If facts and circumstances suggest that a long-lived asset may be impaired,
the carrying value is reviewed. If a review indicates that the carrying value of
such asset is not recoverable based on projected undiscounted cash flows related
to the asset over its remaining life, the carrying value of such asset is
reduced to its estimated fair value.

REVENUES

     Cable television revenues from basic and premium services are recognized
when the related services are provided.

     Installation revenues are recognized to the extent of direct selling costs
incurred. The remainder, if any, is deferred and amortized to income over the
estimated average period that customers are expected to remain connected to the
cable television system. As of December 31, 1997, no installation revenue has
been deferred, as direct selling costs have exceeded installation revenue.

     Fees collected from programmers to guarantee carriage are deferred and
amortized to income over the life of the contracts. Local governmental
authorities impose franchise fees on the Company ranging up to a federally
mandated maximum of 5.0% of gross revenues. On a monthly basis, such fees are
collected from the Company's customers and are periodically remitted to local
franchises. Franchise fees collected and paid are reported as revenues.

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

INTEREST RATE HEDGE AGREEMENTS

     The Company manages fluctuations in interest rates by using interest rate
hedge agreements, as required by certain debt agreements. Interest rate swaps,
caps and collars are accounted for as hedges of debt obligations, and
accordingly, the net settlement amounts are recorded as adjustments to interest
expense in the period incurred. Premiums paid for interest rate caps are
deferred, included in other assets, and are amortized over the original term of
the interest rate agreement as an adjustment to interest expense.

     The Company's interest rate swap agreements require the Company to pay a
fixed rate and receive a floating rate thereby creating fixed rate debt.
Interest rate caps and collars are entered into by the Company to reduce the
impact of rising interest rates on floating rate debt.

     The Company's participation in interest rate hedging transactions involves
instruments that have a close correlation with its debt, thereby managing its
risk. Interest rate hedge agreements have been designed for hedging purposes and
are not held or issued for speculative purposes.

INCOME TAXES

     The Company files a consolidated income tax return with Charter. Income
taxes are allocated to the Company in accordance with the tax-sharing agreement
between the Company and Charter.

USE OF ESTIMATES

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

2.  ACQUISITIONS:

     In 1998, the Company acquired cable television systems for an aggregate
purchase price, net of cash acquired, of $228,400, comprising $167,500 in cash
and $60,900 in a note payable to Seller. The excess of cost of properties
acquired over the amounts assigned to net tangible assets at the date of
acquisition was $207,600 and is included in franchises.

     In 1996, the Company acquired cable television systems for an aggregate
purchase price, net of cash acquired, of $34,100. The excess of the cost of
properties acquired over 2>the amounts assigned to net tangible assets at the
date of acquisition was $24,300 and is included in franchises.

     The above acquisitions were accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting, and accordingly, results of operations of the acquired assets have
been included in the financial statements from the dates of acquisition. The
purchase prices were allocated to tangible and intangible assets based on
estimated fair values at the acquisition dates.

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     Unaudited pro forma operating results as though the acquisition discussed
above, excluding the Paul Allen Transaction, had occurred on January 1, 1997,
with adjustments to give effect to amortization of franchises, interest expense
and certain other adjustments are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                PERIOD FROM
                                                             JANUARY 1, 1998,
                                                                  THROUGH         YEAR ENDED
                                                             DECEMBER 23, 1998       1997
                                                             -----------------    ----------
                                                                       (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                          <C>                  <C>
Revenues...................................................      $ 67,007          $ 63,909
Loss from operations.......................................        (7,097)           (7,382)
Net loss...................................................       (24,058)          (26,099)
</TABLE>

     The unaudited pro forma information has been presented for comparative
purposes and does not purport to be indicative of the results of operations had
these transactions been completed as of the assumed date or which may be
obtained in the future.

3.  SALE OF FT. HOOD SYSTEM:

     In February 1997, the Company sold the net assets of the Ft. Hood system,
which served customers in Texas, for an aggregate sales price of approximately
$12,500. The sale of the Ft. Hood system resulted in a loss of $1,363, which is
included in operating costs in the accompanying statement of operations for the
year ended December 31, 1997.

4.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:

     Property, plant and equipment consists of the following at December 31,
1997:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
Cable distribution systems..................................    $29,061
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements..................        447
Vehicles and equipment......................................      1,744
                                                                -------
                                                                 31,252
Less- Accumulated depreciation..............................     (5,722)
                                                                -------
                                                                $25,530
                                                                =======
</TABLE>

     For the period from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, and for the
years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, depreciation expense was $6,249, $3,898
and $2,371, respectively.

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5.  ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES:

     Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following at December
31, 1997:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
Accrued interest............................................    $  292
Capital expenditures........................................       562
Franchise fees..............................................       426
Programming costs...........................................       398
Accounts payable............................................       298
Other.......................................................     1,106
                                                                ------
                                                                $3,082
                                                                ======
</TABLE>

6.  LONG-TERM DEBT:

     The Company maintained a revolving credit agreement (the "Old Credit
Agreement") with a consortium of banks for borrowings up to $47,500, of which
$41,500 was outstanding at December 31, 1997. In 1997, the Credit Agreement was
amended to reflect the impact of the sale of a cable television system. The debt
bears interest, at the Company's option, at rates based on the prime rate of the
Bank of Montreal (the agent bank), or LIBOR, plus the applicable margin based
upon the Company's leverage ratio at the time of the borrowings. The variable
interest rates ranged from 7.44% to 7.63% at December 31, 1997.

     In May 1998, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the "CCP Credit
Agreement"), which provides for two term loan facilities, one with the principal
amount of $60,000 that matures on June 30, 2006, and the other with the
principal amount of $80,000 that matures on June 30, 2007. The CCP Credit
Agreement also provides for a $90,000 revolving credit facility with a maturity
date of June 30, 2006. Amounts under the CCP Credit Agreement bear interest at
the LIBOR Rate or Base Rate, as defined, plus a margin of up to 2.88%.

     Commencing March 31, 1999, and at the end of each quarter thereafter,
available borrowings under the revolving credit facility shall be reduced on an
annual basis by 3.5% in 1999, 7.0% in 2000, 9.0% in 2001, 10.5% in 2002 and
16.5% in 2003. Commencing March 31, 2000, and at the end of each quarter
thereafter, available borrowings under the term loan shall be reduced on an
annual basis by 6.0% in 2000, 8.0% in 2001, 11.0% in 2002 and 16.5% in 2003.
Commencing March 31, 2000, and at the end of each quarter thereafter, available
borrowings under the other term loan shall be reduced on an annual basis by 1.0%
in 2000, 1.0% in 2001, 1.0% in 2002 and 1.0% in 2003.

     The credit agreement requires the Company and/or its subsidiaries to comply
with various financial and other covenants, including the maintenance of certain
operating and financial ratios. This agreement also contains substantial
limitations on, or prohibitions of, distributions, additional indebtedness,
liens, asset sales and certain other items.

7.  NOTE PAYABLE TO RELATED PARTY:

     As of December 31, 1997, the Company holds a promissory note payable to CCT
Holdings Corp., a company managed by Charter and acquired by Charter effective
December 23, 1998. The promissory note bears interest at the rates paid by CCT
Holdings Corp. on a note payable to a third party. Principal and interest are
due on September 29, 2005.

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8.  FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:

     A summary of debt and the related interest rate hedge agreements at
December 31, 1997, is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              CARRYING    NOTIONAL     FAIR
                                                               VALUE       AMOUNT      VALUE
                                                              --------    --------    -------
<S>                                                           <C>         <C>         <C>
Debt
CCP Credit Agreement........................................  $41,500     $    --     $41,500
Interest Rate Hedge Agreements
Caps........................................................       --      15,000          --
Collars.....................................................       --      20,000         (74)
</TABLE>

     As the long-term debt under the credit agreements bears interest at current
market rates, its carrying amount approximates market value at December 31,
1997.

     The notional amounts of interest rate hedge agreements do not represent
amounts exchanged by the parties and, thus, are not a measure of the Company's
exposure through its use of interest rate hedge agreements. The amounts
exchanged are determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms
of the contracts.

     The fair value of interest rate hedge agreements generally reflects the
estimated amounts that the Company would receive or pay (excluding accrued
interest) to terminate the contracts on the reporting date, thereby taking into
account the current unrealized gains or losses of open contracts. Dealer
quotations are available for the Company's interest rate hedge agreements.

     Management believes that the sellers of the interest rate hedge agreements
will be able to meet their obligations under the agreements. The Company has
policies regarding the financial stability and credit standing of major
counterparties. Nonperformance by the counterparties is not anticipated nor
would it have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or
results of operations.

9.  INCOME TAXES:

     At December 31, 1997, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards of
$9,594, which if not used to reduce taxable income in future periods, expire in
the years 2010 through 2012. As of December 31, 1997, the Company's deferred
income tax assets were offset by valuation allowances and deferred income tax
liabilities resulting primarily from differences in accounting for depreciation
and amortization.

10.  RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

     Charter provides management services to the Company including centralized
customer billing services, data processing and related support, benefits
administration and coordination of insurance coverage and self-insurance
programs for medical, dental and workers' compensation claims. Certain costs for
services are billed and charged directly to the Company's operating subsidiaries
and are included in operating costs. These billings are determined based on the
number of basic customers. Such costs totaled $437, $220 and $131, respectively
for the period from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, and the years
ended December 31, 1997 and 1996. All other costs incurred by Charter on behalf
of the Company are expensed in the accompanying financial statements and are
included in corporate expense allocations -- related

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party. The cost of these services is allocated based on the number of basic
customers. Management considers these allocations to be reasonable for the
operations of the Company.

     Charter utilizes a combination of excess insurance coverage and
self-insurance programs for its medical, dental and workers' compensation
claims. Charges are made to the Company as determined by independent actuaries,
at the present value of the actuarially computed present and future liabilities
for such benefits. Medical coverage provides for $2,435 aggregate stop loss
protection and a loss limitation of $100 per person per year. Workers'
compensation coverage provides for $800 aggregate stop loss protection and a
loss limitation of $150 per person per year.

The Company is charged a management fee based on percentages of revenues as
stipulated in the management agreement between Charter and the Company. For the
period from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, and the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996, the management fee charged to the Company
approximated the corporate expenses incurred by Charter on behalf of the
Company. Management fees currently payable of $114 are included in payables to
manager of cable television systems -- related party as of December 31, 1997.

11.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

LEASES

     The Company leases certain facilities and equipment under noncancelable
operating leases. Leases and rental costs charged to expense for the period from
January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, and for the years ended December 31,
1997 and 1996, were $278, $130 and $91, respectively.

     The Company also rents utility poles in its operations. Generally, pole
rentals are cancelable on short notice, but the Company anticipates that such
rentals will recur. Rent expense incurred for pole rental attachments for the
period from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, and for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996, was $421, $271 and $174, respectively.

LITIGATION

     The Company is a party to lawsuits that arose in the ordinary course of
conducting its business. In the opinion of management, after consulting with
legal counsel, the outcome of these lawsuits will not have a material adverse
effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

REGULATION IN THE CABLE TELEVISION INDUSTRY

     The cable television industry is subject to extensive regulation at the
federal, local and, in some instances, state levels. The Cable Communications
Policy Act of 1984 (the "1984 Cable Act"), the Cable Television Consumer
Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (the "1992 Cable Act" and together with
the 1984 Cable Act, the "Cable Acts"), and the Telecommunications Act of 1996
(the "1996 Telecom Act"), establish a national policy to guide the development
and regulation of cable television systems. The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) has principal responsibility for implementing the policies of
the Cable Acts. Many aspects of such regulation are currently the subject of
judicial proceedings and administrative or legislative proposals. Legislation
and regulations continue to change, and the Company cannot predict the impact of
future developments on the cable television industry.

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     The 1992 Cable Act and the FCC's rules implementing that act generally have
increased the administrative and operational expenses of cable television
systems and have resulted in additional regulatory oversight by the FCC and
local or state franchise authorities. The Cable Acts and the corresponding FCC
regulations have established rate regulations.

     The 1992 Cable Act permits certified local franchising authorities to order
refunds of basic service tier rates paid in the previous twelve-month period
determined to be in excess of the maximum permitted rates. As of December 31,
1998, the amount refunded by the Company has been insignificant. The Company may
be required to refund additional amounts in the future.

     The Company believes that it has complied in all material respects with the
provisions of the 1992 Cable Act, including the rate setting provisions
promulgated by the FCC. However, in jurisdictions that have chosen not to
certify, refunds covering the previous twelve-month period may be ordered upon
certification if the Company is unable to justify its basic rates. The Company
is unable to estimate at this time the amount of refunds, if any, that may be
payable by the Company in the event certain of its rates are successfully
challenged by franchising authorities or found to be unreasonable by the FCC.
The Company does not believe that the amount of any such refunds would have a
material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of
the Company.

     The 1996 Telecom Act, among other things, immediately deregulated the rates
for certain small cable operators and in certain limited circumstances rates on
the basic service tier, and as of March 31, 1999, deregulates rates on the cable
programming service tier (CPST). The FCC is currently developing permanent
regulations to implement the rate deregulation provisions of the 1996 Telecom
Act. The Company cannot predict the ultimate effect of the 1996 Telecom Act on
the Company's financial position or results of operations.

     The FCC may further restrict the ability of cable television operators to
implement rate increases or the United States Congress may enact legislation
that could delay or suspend the scheduled March 1999 termination of CPST rate
regulation. This continued rate regulation, if adopted, could limit the rates
charged by the Company.

     A number of states subject cable television systems to the jurisdiction of
centralized state governmental agencies, some of which impose regulation of a
character similar to that of a public utility. State governmental agencies are
required to follow FCC rules when prescribing rate regulation, and thus, state
regulation of cable television rates is not allowed to be more restrictive than
the federal or local regulation. The Company is subject to state regulation in
Connecticut.

12.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN:

401(k) PLAN

     The Company's employees may participate in the Charter Communications, Inc.
401(k) Plan (the "401(k) Plan"). Employees that qualify for participation can
contribute up to 15% of their salary, on a before tax basis, subject to a
maximum contribution limit as determined by the Internal Revenue Service. The
Company contributes an amount equal to 50% of the first 5% of contributions by
each employee. The Company contributed $74, $29 and $22 for the period from
January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, and for the years ended December 31,
1997 and 1996, respectively.

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APPRECIATION RIGHTS PLAN

     Certain employees of Charter participate in the 1995 Charter
Communications, Inc. Appreciation Rights Plan (the "Plan"). The Plan permits
Charter to grant 1,500,000 units to certain key employees, of which 1,251,500
were outstanding at December 31, 1997. Units received by an employee vest at a
rate of 20% per year, unless otherwise provided in the participant's
Appreciation Rights Unit Agreement. The appreciation rights entitle the
participants to receive payment, upon termination or change in control of
Charter, of the excess of the unit value over the base value (defined as the
appreciation value) for each vested unit. The unit value is based on Charter's
adjusted equity, as defined in the Plan. Deferred compensation expense recorded
by Charter is based on the appreciation value since the grant date and is being
amortized over the vesting period.

     As a result of the acquisition of Charter by Paul G. Allen, the Plan was
terminated, all outstanding units became 100% vested and all amounts were paid
by Charter in 1999. The cost of this plan was allocated to the Company based on
the number of basic customers. Management considers this allocation to be
reasonable for the operations of the Company. For the period January 1, 1998,
through December 23, 1998, the Company expensed $3,800, included in corporate
expense allocation, for the cost of this plan.

13.  PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     As a result of the limitations on and prohibitions of distributions,
substantially all of the net assets of the consolidated subsidiaries are
restricted for distribution to CCHC, the parent company. CCHC (parent company
only) financial statements are presented below.

       CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)

                                 BALANCE SHEET
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              DECEMBER 31,
                                                                  1997
                                                              ------------
<S>                                                           <C>
LIABILITIES
INVESTMENT IN CHARTER HOLDINGS..............................    $(1,975)
                                                                =======
SHAREHOLDER'S INVESTMENT
Common Stock................................................    $    --
Paid-in-capital.............................................      5,900
Accumulated deficit.........................................     (7,875)
                                                                -------
                                                                $(1,975)
                                                                =======
</TABLE>

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       CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)

                            STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         PERIOD FROM           YEAR ENDED
                                                       JANUARY 1, 1998        DECEMBER 31
                                                           THROUGH         ------------------
                                                      DECEMBER 23, 1998     1997       1996
                                                      -----------------    -------    -------
<S>                                                   <C>                  <C>        <C>
EQUITY IN LOSS OF CHARTER HOLDINGS..................      $(17,222)        $(4,623)   $(2,723)
                                                          --------         -------    -------
  Net loss..........................................      $(17,222)        $(4,623)   $(2,723)
                                                          ========         =======    =======
</TABLE>

       CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)

                     STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDER'S INVESTMENT
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               COMMON    PAID-IN    ACCUMULATED
                                               STOCK     CAPITAL      DEFICIT       TOTAL
                                               ------    -------    -----------    --------
<S>                                            <C>       <C>        <C>            <C>
BALANCE, December 31, 1995...................    $--     $ 1,500     $   (529)     $    971
  Capital Contribution.......................    --        4,400           --         4,400
  Net loss                                       --           --       (2,723)       (2,723)
                                                 --      -------     --------      --------
BALANCE, December 31, 1996...................    --        5,900       (3,252)        2,648
  Net loss...................................    --           --       (4,623)       (4,623)
                                                 --      -------     --------      --------
BALANCE, December 31, 1997...................    --        5,900       (7,875)       (1,975)
  Capital Contribution.......................    --       10,800           --        10,800
  Net loss...................................    --           --      (17,222)      (17,222)
                                                 --      -------     --------      --------
BALANCE, December 23, 1998...................    $--     $16,700     $(25,097)     $ (8,397)
                                                 ==      =======     ========      ========
</TABLE>

     The investment in Charter Holdings is accounted for on the equity method.
No statement of cash flows has been presented as CCHC (parent company only) had
no cash flow activity.

14.  ACCOUNTING STANDARD NOT YET IMPLEMENTED:

     In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board adopted SFAS No.
133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS No.
133 establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that every
derivative instrument (including certain derivative instruments embedded in
other contracts) be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or
liability measured at its fair value and that changes in the derivative's fair
value be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting
criteria are met. Special accounting for qualifying hedges allows a derivative's
gains and losses to offset related results on the hedged item in the income
statement, and requires that a company must formally document, designate and
assess the effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting. SFAS No.
133 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. The Company has
not yet quantified the impacts of adopting SFAS No. 133 on its consolidated
financial statements nor has it determined the timing or method of its adoption
of SFAS No. 133. However, SFAS No. 133 could increase volatility in earnings
(loss).

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                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

The Members
Marcus Cable Holdings, LLC:

     We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Marcus
Cable Holdings, LLC and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 and the
related consolidated statements of operations, members' equity/partners' capital
and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31,
1998. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Marcus Cable
Holdings, LLC and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.

                                          /s/ KPMG LLP

Dallas, Texas
February 19, 1999
  (except for the fourth and seventh paragraphs of Note 1
  which are as of August 25, 1999 and April 7, 1999, respectively)

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                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    DECEMBER 31,
                                                              ------------------------
                                                                 1998          1997
                                                                 ----          ----
<S>                                                           <C>           <C>
ASSETS
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents.................................  $      813    $    1,607
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,800 in 1998
     and $1,904 in 1997.....................................      16,055        23,935
  Prepaid expenses and other................................       6,094         2,105
                                                              ----------    ----------
          Total current assets..............................      22,962        27,647
Investment in cable television systems:
  Property, plant and equipment.............................     741,021       706,626
  Franchises................................................     783,742       945,125
  Noncompetition agreements.................................       4,425         6,770
Other assets................................................      52,928        64,300
                                                              ----------    ----------
                                                              $1,605,078    $1,750,468
                                                              ==========    ==========
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY/PARTNERS' CAPITAL
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current liabilities:
  Current maturities of long-term debt......................  $   77,500    $   67,499
  Accrued liabilities.......................................      66,985        68,754
                                                              ----------    ----------
          Total current liabilities.........................     144,485       136,253
Long-term debt..............................................   1,354,919     1,531,927
Other long-term liabilities.................................       1,390         2,261
Members' equity/partners' capital...........................     104,284        80,027
                                                              ----------    ----------
                                                              $1,605,078    $1,750,468
                                                              ==========    ==========
</TABLE>

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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                  MARCUS CABLE HOLDINGS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                       -----------------------------------
                                                         1998         1997         1996
                                                       ---------    ---------    ---------
<S>                                                    <C>          <C>          <C>
Revenues:
  Cable services...................................    $ 499,265    $ 473,701    $ 432,172
  Management fees -- related party.................          555        5,614        2,335
                                                       ---------    ---------    ---------
          Total revenues...........................      499,820      479,315      434,507
                                                       ---------    ---------    ---------
Operating expenses:
  Selling, service and system management...........      193,725      176,515      157,197
  General and
     administrative................................       77,913       72,351       73,017
  Transaction and severance costs..................      135,379           --           --
  Management fees -- related party.................        3,341           --           --
  Depreciation and amortization....................      215,789      188,471      166,429
                                                       ---------    ---------    ---------
          Total operating expenses.................      626,147      437,337      396,643
                                                       ---------    ---------    ---------
          Operating income (loss)..................     (126,327)      41,978       37,864
                                                       ---------    ---------    ---------
Other (income) expense:
  Interest expense.................................      159,985      151,207      144,376
  Gain on sale of assets...........................     (201,278)          --       (6,442)
                                                       ---------    ---------    ---------
          Total other (income) expense.............      (41,293)     151,207      137,934
                                                       ---------    ---------    ---------
          Loss before extraordinary
            item...................................      (85,034)    (109,229)    (100,070)
Extraordinary item -- loss on early retirement of
  debt.............................................       (9,059)          --           --
                                                       ---------    ---------    ---------
          Net loss.................................    $ (94,093)   $(109,229)   $(100,070)
                                                       =========    =========    =========
</TABLE>

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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                  MARCUS CABLE HOLDINGS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
          CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF MEMBERS' EQUITY/PARTNERS' CAPITAL
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            MARCUS
                                               CLASS B       CABLE
                                   GENERAL     LIMITED    PROPERTIES,     VULCAN
                                   PARTNERS   PARTNERS      L.L.C.      CABLE, INC.     TOTAL
                                   --------   --------    -----------   -----------     -----
<S>                                <C>        <C>         <C>           <C>           <C>
Balance at December 31, 1995.....  $(21,396)  $ 310,722          --            --     $ 289,326
  Net loss.......................      (200)    (99,870)         --            --      (100,070)
                                   --------   ---------    --------      --------     ---------
Balance at December 31, 1996.....   (21,596)    210,852          --            --       189,256
  Net loss.......................      (218)   (109,011)         --            --      (109,229)
                                   --------   ---------    --------      --------     ---------
Balance at December 31, 1997.....   (21,814)    101,841          --            --        80,027
  Net loss -- January 1, 1998 to
     April 22, 1998..............      (224)   (111,838)         --            --      (112,062)
  Capital contributions..........        --          --          --       118,350       118,350
  Reorganization of limited
     partnership to limited
     liability company...........    22,038       9,997     (22,038)       (9,997)           --
  Net income -- April 23, 1998 to
     December 31, 1998...........        --          --         683        17,286        17,969
                                   --------   ---------    --------      --------     ---------
Balance at December 31, 1998.....  $     --   $      --    $(21,355)     $125,639     $ 104,284
                                   ========   =========    ========      ========     =========
</TABLE>

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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                  MARCUS CABLE HOLDINGS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                              -----------------------------------
                                                                1998         1997         1996
                                                                ----         ----         ----
<S>                                                           <C>          <C>          <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net loss..................................................  $ (94,093)   $(109,229)   $(100,070)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
    operating activities:
    Extraordinary item -- loss on early retirement of
     debt...................................................      9,059           --           --
    Gain on sale of assets..................................   (201,278)          --       (6,442)
    Depreciation and amortization...........................    215,789      188,471      166,429
    Non cash interest expense...............................     82,416       72,657       63,278
    Changes in assets and liabilities, net of working
     capital adjustments for acquisitions:
      Accounts receivable, net..............................      7,880       (6,439)         (70)
      Prepaid expenses and other............................     (4,017)          95         (574)
      Other assets..........................................        413         (385)        (502)
      Accrued liabilities...................................     (1,769)       9,132       (3,063)
                                                              ---------    ---------    ---------
         Net cash provided by operating activities:.........     14,400      154,302      118,986
                                                              ---------    ---------    ---------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Acquisition of cable systems..............................    (57,500)     (53,812)     (10,272)
  Proceeds from sale of assets, net of cash acquired and
    selling costs...........................................    401,432           --       20,638
  Additions to property, plant and equipment................   (224,723)    (197,275)    (110,639)
  Other.....................................................       (689)          --           --
                                                              ---------    ---------    ---------
         Net cash provided by (used in) investing
           activities:......................................    118,520     (251,087)    (100,273)
                                                              ---------    ---------    ---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Borrowings under Senior Credit Facility...................    217,750      226,000       65,000
  Repayments under Senior Credit Facility...................   (359,500)    (131,250)     (95,000)
  Repayments of notes and debentures........................   (109,344)          --           --
  Payment of debt issuance costs............................        (99)      (1,725)          --
  Cash contributed by member................................    118,350           --           --
  Payments on other long-term liabilities...................       (871)        (667)         (88)
                                                              ---------    ---------    ---------
         Net cash provided by (used in) financing
           activities.......................................   (133,714)      92,358      (30,088)
                                                              ---------    ---------    ---------
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents...................       (794)      (4,427)     (11,375)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period....      1,607        6,034       17,409
                                                              ---------    ---------    ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period..........  $     813    $   1,607    $   6,034
                                                              =========    =========    =========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
  Interest paid.............................................  $  81,765    $  81,155    $  83,473
                                                              =========    =========    =========
</TABLE>

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

(1) ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     Marcus Cable Holdings, LLC ("MCHLLC"), a Delaware limited liability
company, was formed in February 1999 as parent of Marcus Cable Company, L.L.C.
("MCCLLC"), formerly Marcus Cable Company, L.P. ("MCCLP"). MCCLP was formed as a
Delaware limited partnership and was converted to a Delaware limited liability
company on June 9, 1998 (See Note 3). MCHLLC and its subsidiaries (collectively,
the "Company") derive their primary source of revenues by providing various
levels of cable television programming and services to residential and business
customers. The Company's operations are conducted through Marcus Cable Operating
Company, L.L.C. ("MCOC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company
operates its cable television systems primarily in Texas, Wisconsin, Indiana,
California and Alabama.

     The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
MCHLLC, which is the predecessor of MCCLLC, and its subsidiary limited liability
companies and corporations. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

     On April 23, 1998, Vulcan Cable, Inc. and Paul G. Allen (collectively
referred to as "Vulcan") acquired all of the outstanding limited partnership
interests and substantially all of the general partner interest in MCCLP for
cash payments of $1,392,000 ("the Vulcan Acquisition"). Under the terms of the
purchase agreement, the owner of the remaining 0.6% general partner interest in
the Company (the "Minority Interest"), which represents 100% of the voting
control of the Company, could cause Vulcan to purchase the 0.6% general partner
interest under certain conditions, or Vulcan could cause the Minority Interest
to sell its interest to Vulcan under certain conditions, at a fair value of not
less than $8,000.

     The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not reflect the
application of purchase accounting for the Vulcan Acquisition because the
Securities and Exchange Commission staff challenged such accounting treatment
since, as of December 31, 1998, Vulcan had not acquired voting control of the
Company. On March 31, 1999, Vulcan acquired voting control of the Company by its
acquisition of the Minority Interest for cash consideration.


     In connection with the Vulcan Acquisition, the Company incurred transaction
costs of approximately $119,345, comprised primarily of $90,200 of compensation
paid to employees of the Company by Vulcan in settlement of specially designated
Class B units in MCCLP ("EUnit") granted in past periods by the general partner
of MCCLP, $24,000 of transaction fees paid to certain equity partners for
investment banking services and $5,200 of expenses for professional fees. These
transaction costs have been included in the accompanying consolidated statement
of operations for the year ended December 31, 1998.


     Effective December 23, 1998, through a series of transactions, Paul G.
Allen acquired approximately 94% of Charter Communications, Inc. ("Charter").
Beginning in October 1998, Charter managed the operations of the Company.

     In March 1999, Charter transferred all of its cable television operating
subsidiaries to a subsidiary, Charter Communications Holdings, LLC (Charter
Holdings) in connection with the issuance of Senior Notes and Senior Discount
Notes totaling $3.6 billion. These operating subsidiaries were then transferred
to Charter Communications Operating, LLC ("Charter Operating"). On April 7,
1999, the cable operations of the Company were transferred to Charter Operating
subsequent to the purchase by Paul G. Allen of the Minority Interest.

     As a result of the Vulcan Acquisition, the Company recognized severance and
stay-on bonus compensation of $16,034, which is included in Transaction and
Severance Costs in the

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accompanying statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 1998. As of
December 31, 1998, 35 employees and officers of the Company had been terminated
and $13,634 had been paid under severance and bonus arrangements. By March 31,
1999, an additional 50 employees will be terminated. The remaining balance of
$2,400 is to be paid by April 30, 1999 and an additional $400 in stay-on bonuses
will be recorded as compensation in 1999 as the related services are provided.

(2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

  (a) CASH EQUIVALENTS

     The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 1998
and 1997, cash equivalents consist of certificates of deposit and money market
funds. These investments are carried at cost which approximates market value.

  (b) PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost, including all direct and
certain indirect costs associated with the construction of cable television
transmission and distribution facilities, and the cost of new customer
installation. The costs of disconnecting a customer are charged to expense in
the period incurred. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to
expense as incurred and equipment replacements and betterments are capitalized.

     Depreciation is provided by the straight-line method over the estimated
useful lives of the related assets as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                               <C>
Cable distribution systems......................  3-10 years
Buildings and leasehold improvements............  5-15 years
Vehicles and equipment..........................   3-5 years
</TABLE>

  (c) FRANCHISES

     Costs incurred in obtaining and renewing cable franchises are deferred and
amortized over the estimated lives of the franchises. Costs relating to
unsuccessful franchise applications are charged to expense when it is determined
that the efforts to obtain the franchise will not be successful. Franchise
rights acquired through the purchase of cable television systems represent
management's estimate of fair value and are amortized using the straight-line
method over a period of 15 years. The period of 15 years is management's best
estimate of the useful lives of the franchises and assumes substantially all of
those franchises that expire during the period will be renewed by the Company.
Accumulated amortization was $317,335 and $264,600 at December 31, 1998 and
1997, respectively.

  (d) NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENTS

     Noncompetition agreements are amortized using the straight-line method over
the term of the respective agreements. Accumulated amortization was $20,267 and
$19,144 at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.

  (e) OTHER ASSETS

     Debt issuance costs are amortized to interest expense over the term of the
related debt. Going concern value of acquired cable systems is amortized using
the straight-line method over a period up to 10 years.
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  (f) IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

     If facts and circumstances suggest that a long-lived asset may be impaired,
the carrying value is reviewed. If a review indicates that the carrying value of
such asset is not recoverable based on projected undiscounted cash flows related
to the asset over its remaining life, the carrying value of such asset is
reduced to its estimated fair value.

  (g) REVENUES

     Cable television revenues from basic and premium services are recognized
when the related services are provided.

     Installation revenues are recognized to the extent of direct selling costs
incurred. The remainder, if any, is deferred and amortized to income over the
estimated average period that customers are expected to remain connected to the
cable television system. As of December 31, 1998 and 1997, no installation
revenue has been deferred, as direct selling costs exceeded installation
revenue.

     Management fee revenues are recognized concurrently with the recognition of
revenues by the managed cable television system, or as a specified monthly
amount as stipulated in the management agreement. Incentive management fee
revenue is recognized upon performance of specified actions as stipulated in the
management agreement.

  (h) INCOME TAXES

     Income taxes are the responsibility of the individual members and are not
provided for in the accompanying financial statements. The Company's subsidiary
corporations are subject to federal income tax but have had no operations and
therefore, no taxable income since inception.

  (i) INTEREST RATE HEDGE AGREEMENTS

     The Company manages fluctuations in interest rates by using interest rate
hedge agreements, as required by certain of its debt agreements. Interest rate
swaps and caps are accounted for as hedges of debt obligations, and accordingly,
the net settlement amounts are recorded as adjustments to interest expense in
the period incurred.

     The Company's interest rate swap agreements require the Company to pay a
fixed rate and receive a floating rate thereby creating thereby creating fixed
rate debt. Interest rate caps are entered into by the Company to reduce the
impact of rising interest rates on floating rate debt.

     The Company's participation in interest rate hedging transactions involves
instruments that have a close correlation with its debt, thereby managing its
risk. Interest rate hedge agreements have been designed for hedging purposes and
are not held or issued for speculative purposes.

  (j) USE OF ESTIMATES

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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  (k) ACCOUNTING STANDARD NOT IMPLEMENTED

     In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Boards adopted Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, Accounting for Derivative
Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities. SFAS No. 133 establishes
accounting and reporting standards requiring that every derivative instrument
(including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts) be
recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at its
fair value and that changes in the derivative's fair value be recognized
currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. Special
accounting for qualifying hedges allows a derivative's gains and losses to
offset related results on the hedged item in the income statement, and requires
that a company must formally document, designate and assess the effectiveness of
transactions that receive hedge accounting. SFAS No. 133, as amended by SFAS No.
137, is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. The Company
has not yet quantified the impacts of adopting SFAS No. 133 on its consolidated
financial statements nor has it determined the timing or method of its adoption
of SFAS No. 133. However, SFAS No. 133 could increase volatility of earnings
(loss).

(3) CAPITAL STRUCTURE

  PARTNERS' CAPITAL

  (a) CLASSES OF PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS

     The MCCLP partnership agreement (the "Partnership Agreement") provided for
Class B Units and Convertible Preference Units. Class B Units consisted of
General Partner Units ("GP Units") and Limited Partner Units ("LP Units"). To
the extent that GP Units had the right to vote, GP Units voted as Class B Units
together with Class B LP Units. Voting rights of Class B LP Units were limited
to items specified under the Partnership Agreement. Prior to the dissolution of
the Partnership on June 9, 1998, there were 18,848.19 GP Units and 294,937.67
Class B LP Units outstanding.

     The Partnership Agreement also provided for the issuance of a class of
Convertible Preference Units. These units were entitled to a general
distribution preference over the Class B LP Units and were convertible into
Class B LP Units. The Convertible Preference Units could vote together with
Class B Units as a single class, and the voting percentage of each Convertible
Preference Unit, at a given time, was based on the number of Class B LP Units
into which such Convertible Preference Unit is then convertible. MCCLP had
issued 7,500 Convertible Preference Units with a distribution preference and
conversion price of two thousand dollars per unit.

     The Partnership Agreement permitted the General Partner, at its sole
discretion, to issue up to 31,517 Employee Units (classified as Class B Units)
to key individuals providing services to the Company. Employee Units were not
entitled to distributions until such time as all units have received certain
distributions as calculated under provisions of the Partnership Agreement
("subordinated thresholds"). At December 31, 1997 28,033.20 Employee Units were
outstanding with a subordinated threshold ranging from $1,600 to $1,750 per unit
(per unit amounts in whole numbers). In connection with the Vulcan Acquisition,
the amount paid to EUnit holders of $90,200 was recognized as Transaction and
Severance Costs in the year ended December 31, 1998.

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  (b) ALLOCATION OF INCOME AND LOSS TO PARTNERS

     MCCLP incurred losses from inception. Losses were allocated as follows:

     (1) First, among the partners whose capital accounts exceed their
unreturned capital contributions in proportion to such excesses until each such
partner's capital account equals its unreturned capital contribution; and

     (2) Next, to the holders of Class B Units in accordance with their
unreturned capital contribution percentages.

     The General Partner was allocated a minimum of 0.2% to 1% of income or loss
at all times, depending on the level of capital contributions made by the
partners.

  MEMBERS' EQUITY

     Upon completion of the Vulcan Acquisition, Vulcan collectively owned 99.4%
of MCCLP through direct ownership of all LP Units and through 80% ownership of
Marcus Cable Properties, Inc. ("MCPI"), the general partner of Marcus Cable
Properties, L.P. ("MCPLP"), the general partner of MCCLP. The Minority Interest
owned the voting common stock, or the remaining 20% of MCPI. In July 1998,
Vulcan contributed $20,000 in cash to the Company relating to certain employee
severance arrangements.

     On June 9, 1998, MCCLP was converted into a Delaware limited liability
company with two members: Vulcan Cable, Inc., with 96.2% ownership, and Marcus
Cable Properties, L.L.C. ("MCPLLC") (formerly MCPLP), with 3.8% ownership.
Vulcan Cable, Inc. owns approximately 25.6% and MCPI owns approximately 74.4% of
MCPLLC, with Vulcan's interest in MCPI unchanged. As there was no change in
ownership interests, the historical partners' capital balances at June 9, 1998
were transferred to and became the initial equity of MCCLLC, and thus the
accompanying statement of members' equity has been presented as if the
conversion of MCCLP into MCCLLC occurred on April 23, 1998, the date of the
Vulcan Acquisition (see Note 1).

     As of December 31, 1998, MCCLLC has 100 issued and outstanding membership
units. Income and losses of MCCLLC are allocated to the members in accordance
with their ownership interests. Members are not personally liable for
obligations of MCCLLC.

(4) ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS

     In 1998, the Company acquired cable television systems in the Birmingham,
Alabama area for a purchase price of $57,500. The excess of the cost of
properties acquired over the amounts assigned to net tangible assets and
noncompetition agreements as of the date of acquisition was approximately
$44,603 and is included in franchises.

     Additionally, in 1998, the Company completed the sale of certain cable
television systems for an aggregate net sales price of $401,432, resulting in a
total gain of $201,278.

     In 1997, the Company acquired cable television systems in the Dallas-Ft.
Worth, Texas area for a purchase price of $35,263. The excess of the cost of
properties acquired over the amounts assigned to net tangible assets as of the
date of acquisition was $15,098 and is included in franchises.

     Additionally, in July 1997, the Company completed an exchange of cable
television systems in Indiana and Wisconsin. According to the terms of the trade
agreement, in addition to the contribution of its systems, the Company paid
$18,549.
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     In 1996, the Company acquired cable television systems in three separate
transactions for an aggregate purchase price of $10,272. The excess of the cost
of properties acquired over the amounts assigned to net tangible assets as of
the date of acquisition was $4,861 and is included in franchises.

     Additionally, in 1996, the Company completed the sale of cable television
systems in Washington, D.C. for a sale price of $20,638. The sale resulted in a
gain of $6,442.

     The above acquisitions were accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting and, accordingly, results of operations of the acquired assets have
been included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements from the
dates of acquisition. The purchase prices were allocated to tangible and
intangible assets based on estimated fair market values at the dates of
acquisition. The cable system trade discussed above was accounted for as a
nonmonetary exchange and, accordingly, the additional cash contribution was
allocated to tangible and intangible assets based on recorded amounts of the
nonmonetary assets relinquished.

     Unaudited pro forma operating results as though 1998 and 1997 acquisitions
and divestitures discussed above had occurred on January 1, 1997, with
adjustments to give effect to amortization of franchises, interest expense and
certain other adjustments are as follows for the years ended December 31, 1998
and 1997:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       1998         1997
                                                       ----         ----
                                                          (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                  <C>          <C>
Revenues...........................................  $ 457,929    $ 421,665
Operating income (loss)............................   (148,472)       9,064
Net loss...........................................   (150,841)    (142,143)
</TABLE>

(5) PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     Property, plant and equipment consists of the following at December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       1998         1997
                                                       ----         ----
<S>                                                 <C>           <C>
Cable distribution systems........................     996,804    $ 878,721
Vehicles and other................................      40,243       37,943
Land and buildings................................      18,861       17,271
                                                    ----------    ---------
                                                     1,055,908      933,935
Accumulated depreciation..........................    (314,887)    (227,309)
                                                    ----------    ---------
                                                    $  741,021    $ 706,626
                                                    ==========    =========
</TABLE>

     Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996
was $129,663, $96,220, and $72,281, respectively.

(6) OTHER ASSETS

     Other assets consist of the following at December 31, 1998 and 1997:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          1998       1997
                                                         -------    -------
<S>                                                      <C>        <C>
Debt issuance costs....................................  $41,079    $45,225
Going concern value....................................   37,274     37,274
Other..................................................      677      1,090
                                                         -------    -------
                                                          79,030     83,589
Accumulated amortization...............................  (26,102)   (19,289)
                                                         -------    -------
                                                         $52,928    $64,300
                                                         =======    =======
</TABLE>

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(7) ACCRUED LIABILITIES

     Accrued liabilities consist of the following at December 31, 1998 and 1997:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          1998       1997
                                                         -------    -------
<S>                                                      <C>        <C>
Accrued operating liabilities..........................  $26,334    $27,923
Accrued programming costs..............................    9,539      9,704
Accrued franchise fees.................................    8,907     10,131
Accrued property taxes.................................    4,586      5,125
Accrued interest.......................................    3,752      7,949
Other accrued liabilities..............................   13,867      7,922
                                                         -------    -------
                                                         $66,985    $68,754
                                                         =======    =======
</TABLE>

(8) LONG-TERM DEBT

     The Company has outstanding the following borrowings on long-term debt
arrangements at December 31, 1998 and 1997:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       1998          1997
                                                    ----------    ----------
<S>                                                 <C>           <C>
Senior Credit Facility............................  $  808,000    $  949,750
13 1/2% Senior Subordinated Discount Notes........     383,236       336,304
14 1/4% Senior Discount Notes.....................     241,183       213,372
11 7/8% Senior Debentures.........................          --       100,000
                                                    ----------    ----------
                                                     1,432,419     1,599,426
Less current maturities...........................      77,500        67,499
                                                    ----------    ----------
                                                    $1,354,919    $1,531,927
                                                    ==========    ==========
</TABLE>

     The Company, through MCOC, maintains a senior credit facility ("Senior
Credit Facility"), which provides for two term loan facilities, one with a
principal amount of $490,000 that matures on December 31, 2002 ("Tranche A") and
the other with a principal amount of $300,000 million that matures on April 30,
2004 ("Tranche B"). The Senior Credit Facility provides for scheduled
amortization of the two term loan facilities which began in September 1997. The
Senior Credit Facility also provides for a $360,000 revolving credit facility
("Revolving Credit Facility"), with a maturity date of December 31, 2002.
Amounts outstanding under the Senior Credit Facility bear interest at either
the: i) Eurodollar rate, ii) prime rate, or iii) CD base rate or Federal Funds
rate, plus a margin of up to 2.25%, which is subject to certain quarterly
adjustments based on the ratio of MCOC's total debt to annualized operating cash
flow, as defined. The variable interest rates ranged from 6.23% to 7.75% and
5.97% to 8.00% at December 23, 1998, and December 31, 1997, respectively. A
quarterly commitment fee ranging from 0.250% to 0.375% per annum is payable on
the unused commitment under the Senior Credit Facility.

     On October 16, 1998, the Company entered into an agreement to amend its
Senior Credit Facility. The amendment provides for, among other items, a
reduction in the permitted leverage and cash flow ratios, a reduction in the
interest rate charge under the Senior Credit Facility and a change in the
restriction related to the use of cash proceeds from asset sales to allow such
proceeds to be used to redeem the 11 7/8% Senior Debentures.

     In 1995, the Company issued $299,228 of 14 1/4% Senior Discount Notes due
December 15, 2005 (the "14 1/4% Notes") for net proceeds of $150,003. The
14 1/4% Notes are unsecured and rank pari passu to the 11 7/8% Debentures
(defined below). The 14 1/4% Notes are redeemable at the option of MCHLLC at
amounts decreasing from 107% to 100% of par beginning on June 15, 2000. No
interest is payable until December 15, 2000. Thereafter interest is payable
semi-

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annually until maturity. The discount on the 14 1/4% Notes is being accreted
using the effective interest method. The unamortized discount was $85,856 at
December 31, 1997.

     In 1994, the Company, through MCOC, issued $413,461 face amount of 13 1/2%
Senior Subordinated Discount Notes due August 1, 2004 (the "13 1/2% Notes") for
net proceeds of $215,000. The 13 1/2% Notes are unsecured, are guaranteed by
MCHLLC and are redeemable, at the option of MCOC, at amounts decreasing from
105% to 100% of par beginning on August 1, 1999. No interest is payable on the
13 1/2% Notes until February 1, 2000. Thereafter, interest is payable
semi-annually until maturity. The discount on the 13 1/2% Notes is being
accreted using the effective interest method. The unamortized discount was
$77,157 at December 31, 1997.

     In 1993, the Company issued $100,000 principal amount of 11 7/8% Senior
Debentures due October 1, 2005 (the "11 7/8% Debentures"). The 11 7/8%
Debentures were unsecured and were redeemable at the option of the Company on or
after October 1, 1998 at amounts decreasing from 105.9% to 100% of par at
October 1, 2002, plus accrued interest, to the date of redemption. Interest on
the 11 7/8% Debentures was payable semi-annually each April 1 and October 1
until maturity.

     On July 1, 1998, $4,500 face amount of the 14 1/4% Notes and $500 face
amount of the 11 7/8% Notes were tendered for gross tender payments of $3,472
and $520 respectively. The payments resulted in a gain on the retirement of the
debt of $753. On December 11, 1998, the 11 7/8% Notes were redeemed for a gross
payment of $107,668, including accrued interest. The redemption resulted in a
loss on the retirement of the debt of $9,059.

     The 14 1/4% Notes, 13 1/2% Notes, 11 7/8% Debentures and Senior Credit
Facility are all unsecured and require the Company and/or its subsidiaries to
comply with various financial and other covenants, including the maintenance of
certain operating and financial ratios. These debt instruments also contain
substantial limitations on, or prohibitions of, distributions, additional
indebtedness, liens, asset sales and certain other items.

(9) FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

     The carrying and fair values of the Company's significant financial
instruments as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        1998                  1997
                                                 -------------------   -------------------
                                                 CARRYING     FAIR     CARRYING     FAIR
                                                  VALUE      VALUE      VALUE      VALUE
                                                 --------    -----     --------    -----
<S>                                              <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Senior Credit Facility.........................  $808,000   $808,000   $949,750   $949,750
13 1/2% Notes..................................   383,236    418,629    336,304    381,418
14 1/4% Notes..................................   241,183    279,992    213,372    258,084
11 7/8% Debentures.............................        --         --    100,000    108,500
</TABLE>

     The carrying amount of the Senior Credit Facility approximates fair value
as the outstanding borrowings bear interest at market rates. The fair values of
the 14 1/4% Notes, 13 1/2% Notes, and 11 7/8% Debentures, are based on quoted
market prices. The Company had interest rate swap agreements covering a notional
amount of $500,000 at December 31, 1998 and 1997. The fair value of such swap
agreements was ($5,761) at December 31, 1998.

     The weighted average interest pay rate for the interest rate swap
agreements was 5.7% at December 31, 1998, and 1997. Certain of these agreements
allow for optional extension by the counterparty or for automatic extension in
the event that one month LIBOR exceeds a stipulated rate on any monthly reset
date. Approximately $100,000 notional amount included in the $500,000

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notional amount described above is also modified by an interest rate cap
agreement which resets monthly.

     The notional amounts of the interest rate hedge agreements do not represent
amounts exchanged by the parties and, thus, are not a measure of the Company's
exposure through its use of interest rate hedge agreements. The amounts
exchanged are determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms
of the contracts.

     The fair values of the interest rate hedge agreements generally reflect the
estimated amounts that the Company would receive or (pay) (excluding accrued
interest) to terminate the contracts on the reporting date, thereby taking into
account the current unrealized gains or losses of open contracts. Dealer
quotations are available for the Company's interest rate hedge agreements.

     Management believes that the sellers of the interest rate hedge agreements
will be able to meet their obligations under the agreements. In addition, some
of the interest rate hedge agreements are with certain of the participating
banks under the Company's Senior Credit Facility thereby reducing the exposure
to credit loss. The Company has policies regarding the financial stability and
credit standing of the major counterparties. Nonperformance by the
counterparties is not anticipated nor would it have a material adverse effect on
the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

(10) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

     The Company and Charter entered into a management agreement on October 6,
1998 whereby Charter began to manage the day-to-day operations of the Company.
In consideration for the management consulting services provided by Charter,
Marcus pays Charter an annual fee equal to 3% of the gross revenues of the cable
system operations, plus expenses. From October 6, 1998 to December 31, 1998,
management fees under this agreement were $3,341.

     Prior to the consummation of the Vulcan Acquisition, affiliates of Goldman
Sachs owned limited partnership interests in MCCLP. Maryland Cable Partners,
L.P. ("Maryland Cable"), which was controlled by an affiliate of Goldman Sachs,
owned the Maryland Cable systems. MCOC managed the Maryland Cable systems under
the Maryland Cable Agreement. Pursuant to such agreement, MCOC earned a
management fee equal to 4.7% of the revenues of Maryland Cable.

     Effective January 31, 1997, Maryland Cable was sold to a third party.
Pursuant to the Maryland Cable Agreement, MCOC recognized incentive management
fees of $5,069 during the twelve months ended December 31, 1997 in conjunction
with the sale. Although MCOC is no longer involved in the active management of
the Maryland Cable systems, MCOC has entered into an agreement with Maryland
Cable to oversee the activities, if any, of Maryland Cable through the
liquidation of the partnership. Pursuant to such agreement, MCOC earns a nominal
monthly fee. During the year ended December 31, 1998, MCOC earned total
management fees of $555. Including the incentive management fees noted above,
during the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, MCOC earned total management
fees of $5,614 and $2,335, respectively.

(11) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

     The Company sponsors a 401(k) plan for its employees whereby employees that
qualify for participation under the plan can contribute up to 15% of their
salary, on a before tax basis, subject to a maximum contribution limit as
determined by the Internal Revenue Service. The Company matches participant
contributions up to a maximum of 2% of a participant's salary. For

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                  MARCUS CABLE HOLDINGS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, the Company made contributions
to the plan of $765, $761 and $480, respectively.

(12) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

  LEASES

     The Company leases certain facilities and equipment under noncancelable
operating leases. Lease and rental costs charged to expense for the years ended
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 were $3,394, $3,230, and $2,767, respectively.
The Company also rents utility poles in its operations. Generally, pole rentals
are cancelable on short notice, but the Company anticipates that such rentals
will recur. Rent expense for pole attachments for the years ended December 31,
1998, 1997 and 1996 were $4,081, $4,314, and $4,008, respectively.

  REGULATION IN THE CABLE TELEVISION INDUSTRY

     The cable television industry is subject to extensive regulation at the
federal, local and, in some instances, state levels. The Cable Communications
Policy Act of 1984 (the "1984 Cable Act"), the Cable Television Consumer
Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (the "1992 Cable Act" and together with
the 1984 Cable Act, the "Cable Acts"), and the Telecommunications Act of 1996
(the "1996 Telecom Act"), establish a national policy to guide the development
and regulation of cable television systems. The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) has principal responsibility for implementing the policies of
the Cable Acts. Many aspects of such regulation are currently the subject of
judicial proceedings and administrative or legislative proposals. Legislation
and regulations continue to change, and the Company cannot predict the impact of
future developments on the cable television industry.

     The 1992 Cable Act and the FCC's rules implementing that act generally have
increased the administrative and operational expenses of cable television
systems and have resulted in additional regulatory oversight by the FCC and
local or state franchise authorities. The Cable Acts and the corresponding FCC
regulations have established rate regulations.

     The 1992 Cable Act permits certified local franchising authorities to order
refunds of basic service tier rates paid in the previous twelve-month period
determined to be in excess of the maximum permitted rates. As of December 23,
1998, the amount returned by the Company has been insignificant. The Company may
be required to refund additional amounts in the future.

     The Company believes that it has complied in all material respects with the
provisions of the 1992 Cable Act, including the rate setting provisions
promulgated by the FCC. However, in jurisdictions that have chosen not to
certify, refunds covering the previous twelve-month period may be ordered upon
certification if the Company is unable to justify its basic rates. The Company
is unable to estimate at this time the amount of refunds, if any, that may be
payable by the Company in the event certain of its rates are successfully
challenged by franchising authorities or found to be unreasonable by the FCC.
The Company does not believe that the amount of any such refunds would have a
material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of
the Company.

     The 1996 Telecom Act, among other things, immediately deregulated the rates
for certain small cable operators and in certain limited circumstances rates on
the basic service tier, and as of March 31, 1999, deregulates rates on the cable
programming service tier (CPST). The FCC is currently developing permanent
regulations to implement the rate deregulation provisions of the 1996 Telecom
Act. The Company cannot predict the ultimate effect of the 1996 Telecom Act on
the Company's financial position or results of operations.

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                  MARCUS CABLE HOLDINGS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     The FCC may further restrict the ability of cable television operators to
implement rate increases or the United States Congress may enact legislation
that could delay or suspend the scheduled March 1999 termination of CPST rate
regulation. This continued rate regulation, if adopted, could limit the rates
charged by the Company.

     A number of states subject cable television systems to the jurisdiction of
centralized state governmental agencies, some of which impose regulation of a
character similar to that of a public utility. State governmental agencies are
required to follow FCC rules when prescribing rate regulation, and thus, state
regulation of cable television rates is not allowed to be more restrictive than
the federal or local regulation.

  LITIGATION

     In Alabama, Indiana, Texas and Wisconsin, customers have filed punitive
class action lawsuits on behalf of all person residing in those respective
states who are or were potential customers of the Company's cable television
service, and who have been charged a processing fee for delinquent payment of
their cable bill. The actions challenge the legality of the processing fee and
seek declaratory judgment, injunctive relief and unspecified damages. In Alabama
and Wisconsin, the Company has entered into joint speculation and case
management orders with attorneys for plaintiffs. A Motion to Dismiss is pending
in Indiana. The Company intends to vigorously defend the actions. At this stage
of the actions, the Company is not able to project the expenses of defending the
actions or the potential outcome of the actions, including the impact on the
consolidated financial position or results of operations.

     The Company is also party to lawsuits which are generally incidental to its
business. In the opinion of management, after consulting with legal counsel, the
outcome of these lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the
Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

(13) SUBSEQUENT EVENT (UNAUDITED)

     In March 1999, concurrent with the issuance of Senior Notes and Senior
Discount Notes, the combined company (Charter and the Company, see note 1)
extinguished all long-term debt, excluding borrowings of Charter and the Company
under their respective credit agreements, and refinanced all existing credit
agreements at various subsidiaries of the Company and Charter with a new credit
agreement entered into by a wholly owned subsidiary of the combined company.

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                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To CCA Group:

     We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheet of CCA Holdings
Corp., CCT Holdings Corp. and Charter Communications Long Beach, Inc.
(collectively CCA Group) and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997, and the
related combined statements of operations, shareholders' deficit and cash flows
for the period from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, and for the
years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996. These combined financial statements are
the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the combined financial position of CCA Group and
subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997, and the combined results of their
operations and their cash flows for the period from January 1, 1998, through
December 23, 1998, and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

St. Louis, Missouri,
  February 5, 1999

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                  COMBINED BALANCE SHEET -- DECEMBER 31, 1997
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
                                 ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents.................................  $    4,501
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
     accounts of $926.......................................       9,407
  Prepaid expenses and other................................       1,988
  Deferred income tax asset.................................       5,915
                                                              ----------
          Total current assets..............................      21,811
                                                              ----------
RECEIVABLE FROM RELATED PARTY, including accrued interest...      13,090
                                                              ----------
INVESTMENT IN CABLE TELEVISION PROPERTIES:
  Property, plant and equipment.............................     352,860
  Franchises, net of accumulated amortization of $132,871...     806,451
                                                              ----------
                                                               1,159,311
                                                              ----------
OTHER ASSETS................................................      13,731
                                                              ----------
                                                              $1,207,943
                                                              ==========
                 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Current maturities of long-term debt......................  $   25,625
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses.....................      48,554
  Payables to manager of cable television systems -- related
     party..................................................       1,975
                                                              ----------
          Total current liabilities.........................      76,154
                                                              ----------
DEFERRED REVENUE............................................       1,882
                                                              ----------
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES.......................................     117,278
                                                              ----------
LONG-TERM DEBT, less current maturities.....................     758,795
                                                              ----------
DEFERRED MANAGEMENT FEES....................................       4,291
                                                              ----------
NOTES PAYABLE, including accrued interest...................     348,202
                                                              ----------
SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT:
  Common stock..............................................           1
  Additional paid-in capital................................     128,499
  Accumulated deficit.......................................    (227,159)
                                                              ----------
          Total shareholders' deficit.......................     (98,659)
                                                              ----------
                                                              $1,207,943
                                                              ==========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined statements.
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                                   CCA GROUP

                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         PERIOD FROM
                                                         JANUARY 1,           YEAR ENDED
                                                        1998, THROUGH        DECEMBER 31
                                                        DECEMBER 23,     --------------------
                                                            1998           1997        1996
                                                        -------------      ----        ----
<S>                                                     <C>              <C>         <C>
REVENUES..............................................    $ 324,432      $289,697    $233,392
                                                          ---------      --------    --------
EXPENSES:
  Operating costs.....................................      135,705       122,917     102,977
  General and administrative..........................       28,440        26,400      18,687
  Depreciation and amortization.......................      136,689       116,080      96,547
  Management fees -- related parties..................       17,392        11,414       8,634
                                                          ---------      --------    --------
                                                            318,226       276,811     226,845
                                                          ---------      --------    --------
     Income from operations...........................        6,206        12,886       6,547
                                                          ---------      --------    --------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
  Interest income.....................................        4,962         2,043       1,883
  Interest expense....................................     (113,824)     (108,122)    (88,999)
  Other, net..........................................         (294)          171      (2,504)
                                                          ---------      --------    --------
                                                           (109,156)     (105,908)    (89,620)
                                                          ---------      --------    --------
     Net loss.........................................    $(102,950)     $(93,022)   $(83,073)
                                                          =========      ========    ========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined statements.
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                                   CCA GROUP

                  COMBINED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       ADDITIONAL
                                             COMMON     PAID-IN      ACCUMULATED
                                             STOCK      CAPITAL        DEFICIT        TOTAL
                                             ------    ----------    -----------      -----
<S>                                          <C>       <C>           <C>            <C>
BALANCE, December 31, 1995.................   $ 1       $ 99,999      $ (51,064)    $  48,936
  Net loss.................................    --             --        (83,073)      (83,073)
                                              ---       --------      ---------     ---------
BALANCE, December 31, 1996.................     1         99,999       (134,137)      (34,137)
  Capital contributions....................    --         28,500             --        28,500
  Net loss.................................    --             --        (93,022)      (93,022)
                                              ---       --------      ---------     ---------
BALANCE, December 31, 1997.................     1        128,499       (227,159)      (98,659)
  Capital contributions....................    --          5,684             --         5,684
  Net loss.................................    --             --       (102,950)     (102,950)
                                              ---       --------      ---------     ---------
BALANCE, December 23, 1998.................   $ 1       $134,183      $(330,109)    $(195,925)
                                              ===       ========      =========     =========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined statements.
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                                   CCA GROUP

                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        PERIOD FROM
                                                        JANUARY 1,           YEAR ENDED
                                                       1998, THROUGH         DECEMBER 31
                                                       DECEMBER 23,     ---------------------
                                                           1998           1997        1996
                                                       -------------      ----        ----
<S>                                                    <C>              <C>         <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net loss...........................................    $(102,950)     $(93,022)   $ (83,073)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
     provided by operating activities --
     Depreciation and amortization...................      136,689       116,080       96,547
     Amortization of debt issuance costs and non cash
       interest cost.................................       44,701        49,107       39,927
     (Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and
       equipment.....................................          511          (156)       1,257
     Changes in assets and liabilities, net of
       effects from acquisitions --
       Accounts receivable, net......................        4,779           222       (1,393)
       Prepaid expenses and other....................          243          (175)         216
       Accounts payable and accrued expenses.........        3,849         8,797        3,855
       Payables to manager of cable television
          systems, including deferred management
          fees.......................................        3,485           784          448
       Deferred revenue..............................        1,336           559         (236)
       Other operating activities....................        5,583        (3,207)       1,372
                                                         ---------      --------    ---------
       Net cash provided by operating activities.....       98,226        78,989       58,920
                                                         ---------      --------    ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchases of property, plant and equipment.........      (95,060)      (82,551)     (56,073)
  Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired....           --      (147,187)    (122,017)
  Other investing activities.........................       (2,898)       (1,296)          54
                                                         ---------      --------    ---------
     Net cash used in investing activities...........      (97,958)     (231,034)    (178,036)
                                                         ---------      --------    ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Borrowings of long-term debt.......................      300,400       162,000      127,000
  Repayments of long-term debt.......................      (64,120)      (39,580)     (13,100)
  Payments of debt issuance costs....................       (8,442)       (3,360)      (3,126)
  Repayments under notes payable.....................     (230,994)           --           --
  Capital contributions..............................           --        28,500           --
                                                         ---------      --------    ---------
     Net cash provided by (used in) financing
       activities....................................       (3,156)      147,560      110,774
                                                         ---------      --------    ---------
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS............       (2,888)       (4,485)      (8,342)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period.......        4,501         8,986       17,328
                                                         ---------      --------    ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period.............    $   1,613      $  4,501    $   8,986
                                                         =========      ========    =========
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST...............................    $ 179,781      $ 49,687    $  51,434
                                                         =========      ========    =========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined statements.
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                                   CCA GROUP

                     NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

  ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     CCA Group consists of CCA Holdings Corp. (CCA Holdings), CCT Holdings Corp.
(CCT Holdings) and Charter Communications Long Beach, Inc. (CC-LB), all Delaware
corporations (collectively referred to as "CCA Group" or the "Company") and
their subsidiaries. The combined financial statements of each of these companies
have been combined by virtue of their common ownership and management. All
material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

     CCA Holdings commenced operations in January 1995 in connection with
consummation of the Crown Transaction (as defined below). The accompanying
financial statements include the accounts of CCA Holdings; its wholly-owned
subsidiary, CCA Acquisition Corp. (CAC); CAC's wholly-owned subsidiary, Cencom
Cable Entertainment, Inc. (CCE); and Charter Communications Entertainment I,
L.P. (CCE-I), which is controlled by CAC through its general partnership
interest. Through December 23, 1998, CCA Holdings was approximately 85% owned by
Kelso Investment Associates V, L.P., an investment fund, together with an
affiliate (collectively referred to as "Kelso" herein) and certain other
individuals and approximately 15% by Charter Communications, Inc. (Charter),
manager of CCE-I's cable television systems.

     CCT Holdings was formed on January 6, 1995. CCT Holdings commenced
operations in September 1995 in connection with consummation of the Gaylord
Transaction (as defined below). The accompanying financial statements include
the accounts of CCT Holdings and Charter Communications Entertainment II, L.P.
(CCE-II), which is controlled by CCT Holdings through its general partnership
interest. Through December 23, 1998, CCT Holdings was owned approximately 85% by
Kelso and certain other individuals and approximately 15% by Charter, manager of
CCE-II's cable television systems.

     In January 1995, CAC completed the acquisition of certain cable television
systems from Crown Media, Inc. (Crown), a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards,
Incorporated (Hallmark) (the "Crown Transaction"). On September 29, 1995, CAC
and CCT Holdings entered into an Asset Exchange Agreement whereby CAC exchanged
a 1% undivided interest in all of its assets for a 1.22% undivided interest in
certain assets to be acquired by CCT Holdings from an affiliate of Gaylord
Entertainment Company, Inc. (Gaylord). Effective September 30, 1995, CCT
Holdings acquired certain cable television systems from Gaylord (the "Gaylord
Transaction"). Upon execution of the Asset Purchase Agreement, CAC and CCT
Holdings entered into a series of agreements to contribute the assets acquired
under the Crown Transaction to CCE-I and certain assets acquired in the Gaylord
acquisition to CCE-II. Collectively, CCA Holdings and CCT Holdings own 100% of
CCE-I and CCE-II.

     CC-LB was acquired by Kelso and Charter in May 1997. The accompanying
financial statements include the accounts of CC-LB and its wholly owned
subsidiary, Long Beach Acquisition Corp. (LBAC) from the date of acquisition.
Through December 23, 1998, CC-LB was owned approximately 85% by Kelso and
certain other individuals and approximately 15% by Charter, manager of LBAC's
cable television systems.

     Effective December 23, 1998, Paul G. Allen acquired 94% of Charter through
a series of transactions. In conjunction with Mr. Allen's acquisition, Charter
acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of CCA Holdings, CCT Holdings and CC-LB
on December 23, 1998.

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                                   CCA GROUP

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     In 1998, CCE-I provided cable television service to customers in
Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri and New Hampshire, CCE-II
provided cable television service to customers in California and LBAC provided
cable television service to customers in Long Beach, California, and certain
surrounding areas.

  CASH EQUIVALENTS

     The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 1997,
cash equivalents consist primarily of repurchase agreements. These investments
are carried at cost that approximates market value.

  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost, including all direct and
certain indirect costs associated with the construction of cable television
transmission and distribution facilities, and the cost of new customer
installation. The costs of disconnecting a residence are charged to expense in
the period incurred. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to
expense as incurred, and equipment replacement costs and betterments are
capitalized.

     Depreciation is provided on the straight-line basis over the estimated
useful lives of the related assets as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
Cable distribution systems..................................    3-15 years
Buildings and leasehold improvements........................    5-15 years
Vehicles and equipment......................................     3-5 years
</TABLE>

In 1997, the Company shortened the estimated useful lives of certain property,
plant and equipment for depreciation purposes. As a result, additional
depreciation of $8,123 was recorded during 1997.

  FRANCHISES

     Costs incurred in obtaining and renewing cable franchises are deferred and
amortized over the lives of the franchises. Costs relating to unsuccessful
franchise applications are charged to expense when it is determined that the
efforts to obtain the franchise will not be successful. Franchise rights
acquired through the purchase of cable television systems represent management's
estimate of fair value and are amortized using the straight-line method over 15
years.

  OTHER ASSETS

     Debt issuance costs are amortized to interest expense over the term of the
related debt. The interest rate cap costs are being amortized over the terms of
the agreement, which approximates three years.

  INCOME TAXES

     Income taxes are recorded in accordance with SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for
Income Taxes."

  USE OF ESTIMATES

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported

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                                   CCA GROUP

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ
from those estimates.

2.  ACQUISITIONS:

     In 1997, CC-LB acquired the stock of LBAC for an aggregate purchase price,
net of cash acquired, of $147,200. In connection with the completion of this
acquisition, LBAC recorded $55,900 of deferred income tax liabilities resulting
from differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of certain assets
acquired. The excess of the cost of properties acquired over the amounts
assigned to net tangible assets at the date of acquisition was $190,200 and is
included in franchises.

     In 1996, the Company acquired cable television systems in three separate
transactions for an aggregate purchase price, net of cash acquired, of $122,000.
The excess of the cost of properties acquired over the amounts assigned to net
tangible assets at the dates of acquisition was $100,200 and is included in
franchises.

     The above acquisitions were accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting, and accordingly, results of operations of the acquired assets have
been included in the financial statements from the dates of the acquisitions.

     Unaudited pro forma operating results for the 1997 acquisitions as though
the acquisitions had been made on January 1, 1997, with pro forma adjustments to
give effect to amortization of franchises, interest expense and certain other
adjustments as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 YEAR ENDED
                                                                DECEMBER 31,
                                                                    1997
                                                                 (UNAUDITED)
                                                                -------------
<S>                                                             <C>
Revenues....................................................      $303,797
Income from operations......................................        14,108
Net loss....................................................       (94,853)
</TABLE>

     The unaudited pro forma information has been presented for comparative
purposes and does not purport to be indicative of the results of operations had
these transactions been completed as of the assumed date or which may be
obtained in the future.

3.  RECEIVABLE FROM RELATED PARTY:

     In connection with the transfer of certain assets acquired in the Gaylord
Transaction to Charter Communications Properties, Inc. (CCP), Charter
Communications Properties Holding Corp. (CCP Holdings), the parent of CCP and a
wholly owned subsidiary of Charter, entered into a $9,447 promissory note with
CCT Holdings. The promissory note bears interest at the rates paid by CCT
Holdings on the Gaylord Seller Note. Principal and interest are due on September
29, 2005. Interest income has been accrued based on an average rate of interest
over the life of the Gaylord Seller Note, which approximates 15.4% and totaled
$1,899 for the period from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, and
$1,806 and $1,547 for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
As of December 31, 1997, interest receivable totaled $3,643.

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                                   CCA GROUP

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

4.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:

     Property, plant and equipment consists of the following at December 31,
1997:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
Cable distribution systems..................................    $ 426,241
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements..................       15,443
Vehicles and equipment......................................       24,375
                                                                ---------
                                                                  466,059
Less -- Accumulated depreciation............................     (113,199)
                                                                ---------
                                                                $ 352,860
                                                                =========
</TABLE>

     Depreciation expense for the period from January 1, 1998, through December
23, 1998, and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, was $72,914,
$59,599 and $39,575, respectively.

5.  OTHER ASSETS:

     Other assets consists of the following at December 31, 1997:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
Debt issuance costs.........................................    $13,416
Note receivable.............................................      2,100
Other.......................................................      1,342
                                                                -------
                                                                 16,858
Less -- Accumulated amortization............................     (3,127)
                                                                -------
                                                                $13,731
                                                                =======
</TABLE>

6.  ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES:

     Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following at December
31, 1997:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
Accrued interest............................................    $ 8,389
Franchise fees..............................................      6,434
Programming expenses........................................      5,855
Accounts payable............................................      4,734
Public education and governmental costs.....................      4,059
Salaries and related benefits...............................      3,977
Capital expenditures........................................      3,629
Other.......................................................     11,477
                                                                -------
                                                                $48,554
                                                                =======
</TABLE>

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                                   CCA GROUP

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

7.  LONG-TERM DEBT:

     Long-term debt consists of the following at December 31, 1997:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
CCE-I:
  Term loans................................................  $274,120
  Fund loans................................................    85,000
  Revolving credit facility.................................   103,800
                                                              --------
                                                               462,920
                                                              --------
CCE-II:
  Term loans................................................   105,000
  Revolving credit facility.................................   123,500
                                                              --------
                                                               228,500
                                                              --------
LBAC:
  Term loans................................................    85,000
  Revolving credit facility.................................     8,000
                                                              --------
                                                                93,000
                                                              --------
          Total debt........................................   784,420
Less -- Current maturities..................................   (25,625)
                                                              --------
          Total long-term debt..............................  $758,795
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

  CCE-I CREDIT AGREEMENT

     CCE-I maintains a credit agreement (the "CCE-I Credit Agreement"), which
provides for a $280,000 term loan that matures on September 30, 2006, an $85,000
fund loan that matures on March 31, 2007, and a $175,000 revolving credit
facility with a maturity date of September 30, 2006. Amounts under the CCE-I
Credit Agreement bear interest at either the LIBOR Rate or Base Rate, as
defined, plus a margin of up to 2.75%. The variable interest rate ranged from
6.88% to 8.06% at December 23, 1998, and from 7.63% to 8.50% and 7.63% to 8.38%
at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.

     Commencing June 30, 2002, and at the end of each calendar quarter
thereafter, available borrowings under the revolving credit facility and the
term loan shall be reduced on an annual basis by 12.0% in 2002 and 15.0% in
2003. Commencing June 30, 2002, and at the end of each calendar quarter
thereafter, the available borrowings for the fund loan shall be reduced on an
annual basis by 0.75% in 2002 and 1.0% in 2003. A quarterly commitment fee of
between 0.375% and 0.5% per annum is payable on the unborrowed balance of the
revolving credit facility.

  COMBINED CREDIT AGREEMENT

     CCE-II and LBAC maintain a credit agreement (the "Combined Credit
Agreement") which provides for two term loan facilities, one with the principal
amount of $100,000 that matures on March 31, 2005, and the other with the
principal amount of $90,000 that matures on March 31, 2006. The Combined Credit
Agreement also provides for a $185,000 revolving credit facility, with a
maturity date of March 31, 2005. Amounts under the Combined Credit Agreement
bear interest at either the LIBOR Rate or Base Rate, as defined, plus a margin
of up to 2.5%. The variable interest rate ranged from 6.56% to 7.59% at December
23, 1998, and from 7.50% to 8.38% at December 31, 1997, respectively.

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     Commencing March 31, 2001, and at the end of each quarter thereafter,
available borrowings under the revolving credit facility and one term loan shall
be reduced on an annual basis by 5.0% in 2001, 15.0% in 2002 and 18.0% in 2003.
Commencing in December 31, 1999, and at the end of each quarter thereafter,
available borrowings under the other term loan shall be reduced on annual basis
by 0.5% in 1999, 0.8% in 2000, 1.0% in 2001, 1.0% in 2002 and 1.0% in 2003. A
quarterly commitment fee of between 0.25% and 0.375% per annum, based upon the
intercompany indebtedness of the Company, is payable on the unborrowed balance
of the revolving credit facility.

  CCE CREDIT AGREEMENT

     In October 1998, Charter Communications Entertainment, L.P. (CCE L.P.), a
98% direct and indirect owner of CCE-I and CCE-II and indirectly owned
subsidiary of the Company, entered into a credit agreement (the "CCE L.P. Credit
Agreement") which provides for a term loan facility with the principal amount of
$130,000 that matures on September 30, 2007. Amounts under the CCE L.P. Credit
Agreement bear interest at the LIBOR Rate or Base Rate, as defined, plus a
margin of up to 3.25%. The variable interest rate at December 23, 1998, was
8.62%.

     Commencing June 30, 2002, and the end of each calendar quarter thereafter,
the available borrowings for the term loan shall be reduced on an annual basis
by 0.75% in 2002 and 1.0% in 2003.

  CCE-II HOLDINGS CREDIT AGREEMENT

     CCE-II Holdings, LLC (CCE-II Holdings), a wholly owned subsidiary of CCE
L.P. and the parent of CCE-II, entered into a credit agreement (the "CCE-II
Holdings Credit Agreement") in November 1998, which provides for a term loan
facility with the principal amount of $95,000 that matures on September 30,
2006. Amounts under the CCE-II Holdings Credit Agreement bear interest at either
the LIBOR Rate or Base Rate, as defined, plus a margin of up to 3.25%. The
variable rate at December 23, 1998, was 8.56%.

     Commencing June 30, 2002, and at the end of each quarter thereafter,
available borrowings under the revolving credit facility and one term loan shall
be reduced on an annual basis by 0.5% in 2002 and 1.0% in 2003.

     The credit agreements require the Company to comply with various financial
and nonfinancial covenants, including the maintenance of annualized operating
cash flow to fixed charge ratio, as defined, not to exceed 1.0 to 1.0. These
debt instruments also contain substantial limitations on, or prohibitions of,
distributions, additional indebtedness, liens asset sales and certain other
items.

8.  NOTES PAYABLE:

     Notes payable consists of the following at December 31, 1997:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
HC Crown Note...............................................  $ 82,000
Accrued interest on HC Crown Note...........................    36,919
Gaylord Seller Note.........................................   165,688
Accrued interest on Gaylord Seller Note.....................    63,595
                                                              --------
          Total.............................................  $348,202
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

     In connection with the Crown Transaction, the Company entered into an
$82,000 senior subordinated loan agreement with a subsidiary of Hallmark, HC
Crown Corp., and pursuant to

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             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

such loan agreement issued a senior subordinated note (the "HC Crown Note"). The
HC Crown Note was an unsecured obligation. The HC Crown Note was limited in
aggregate principal amount to $82,000 and has a stated maturity date of December
31, 1999 (the "Stated Maturity Date"). Interest has been accrued at 13% per
annum, compounded semiannually, payable upon maturity. In October 1998, the
Crown Note and accrued interest was paid in full.

     In connection with the Gaylord Transaction, CCT Holdings entered into a
$165,700 subordinated loan agreement with Gaylord (the "Gaylord Seller Note").
Interest expense has been accrued based on an average rate of interest over the
life of the Gaylord Seller Note, which approximated 15.4%.

     In connection with the Gaylord Transaction, CCT Holdings, CCE L.P. and
Gaylord entered into a contingent payment agreement (the "Contingent
Agreement"). The Contingent Agreement indicates CCE L.P. will pay Gaylord 15% of
any amount distributed to CCT Holdings in excess of the total of the Gaylord
Seller Note, Crown Seller Note and $450,000. In conjunction with the Paul G.
Allen acquisition of Charter and the Company, Gaylord was paid an additional
$132,000 pursuant to the Contingent Agreement and the Gaylord Seller Note was
paid in full.

9.  FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:

     A summary of debt and the related interest rate hedge agreements at
December 31, 1997, is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        1997
                                                          --------------------------------
                                                          CARRYING    NOTIONAL      FAIR
                                                           VALUE       AMOUNT      VALUE
                                                          --------    --------     -----
<S>                                                       <C>         <C>         <C>
DEBT
Debt under credit agreements............................  $784,420    $     --    $784,420
HC Crown Note (including accrued interest)..............   118,919          --     118,587
Gaylord Seller Note (including accrued interest)........   229,283          --     214,074
INTEREST RATE HEDGE AGREEMENTS
Swaps...................................................        --     405,000      (1,214)
Caps....................................................        --     120,000          --
Collars.................................................        --     190,000        (437)
</TABLE>

     As the long-term debt under the credit agreements bear interest at current
market rates, their carrying amount approximates fair market value at December
31, 1997. Fair value of the HC Crown Note is based upon trading activity at
December 31, 1997. Fair value of the Gaylord Seller Note is based on current
redemption value.

     The weighted average interest pay rate for the Company's interest rate swap
agreements was 7.82% at December 31, 1997. The weighted average interest rate
for the Company's interest rate cap agreements was 8.49% at December 31, 1997.
The weighted average interest rates for the Company's interest rate collar
agreements were 9.04% and 7.57% for the cap and floor components, respectively,
at December 31, 1997.

     The notional amounts of interest rate hedge agreements do not represent
amounts exchanged by the parties and, thus, are not a measure of the Company's
exposure through its use of interest rate hedge agreements. The amounts
exchanged are determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms
of the contracts.

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             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     The fair value of interest rate hedge agreements generally reflects the
estimated amounts that the Company would receive or pay (excluding accrued
interest) to terminate the contracts on the reporting date, thereby taking into
account the current unrealized gains or losses of open contracts. Dealer
quotations are available for the Company's interest rate hedge agreements.

     Management believes that the sellers of the interest rate hedge agreements
will be able to meet their obligations under the agreements. In addition, some
of the interest rate hedge agreements are with certain of the participating
banks under the Company's Senior Credit Facility thereby reducing the exposure
to credit loss. The Company has policies regarding the financial stability and
credit standing of major counterparties. Nonperformance by the counterparties is
not anticipated nor would it have a material adverse effect on the results of
operations or the financial position of the Company.

10.  COMMON STOCK:

     The Company's common stock consist of the following at December 31, 1997:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
CCA Holdings:
  Common stock -- Class A, voting, $.01 par value, 100,000
     shares authorized; 75,515 shares issued and
     outstanding............................................    $ 1
  Common stock -- Class B, voting, $.01 par value, 20,000
     shares authorized; 4,300 shares issued and
     outstanding............................................     --
  Common stock -- Class C, nonvoting, $.01 par value, 5,000
     shares authorized; 185 shares issued and outstanding...     --
                                                                ---
                                                                  1
                                                                ---
CCT Holdings:
  Common stock -- Class A, voting, $.01 par value, 20,000
     shares authorized; 16,726 shares issued and
     outstanding............................................     --
  Common stock -- Class B, voting, $.01 par value, 4,000
     shares authorized; 3,000 shares issued and
     outstanding............................................     --
  Common stock -- Class C, nonvoting, $.01 par value, 1,000
     shares authorized; 275 shares issued and outstanding...     --
                                                                ---
CC-LB:
  Common stock -- Class A, voting, $.01 par value, 31,000
     shares authorized, 27,850 shares issued and
     outstanding............................................     --
  Common stock -- Class B, voting, $.01 par value, 2,000
     shares authorized, 1,500 shares issued and
     outstanding............................................     --
  Common stock -- Class C, nonvoting, $.01 par value, 2,000
     shares authorized, 650 shares issued and outstanding...     --
                                                                ---
          Total common stock................................    $ 1
                                                                ===
</TABLE>

  CCA HOLDINGS

     The Class A Voting Common Stock (CCA Class A Common Stock) and Class C
Nonvoting Common Stock (CCA Class C Common Stock) have certain preferential
rights upon liquidation of CCA Holdings. In the event of liquidation,
dissolution or "winding up" of CCA Holdings, holders of CCA Class A and Class C
Common Stock are entitled to a preference of $1,000 per share. After such amount
is paid, holders of Class B Voting Common Stock (CCA Class B Common Stock) are
entitled to receive $1,000 per share. Thereafter, Class A and Class C
shareholders shall ratably receive the remaining proceeds.

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             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     If upon liquidation, dissolution or "winding up" the assets of CCA Holdings
are insufficient to permit payment to Class A and Class C shareholders for their
full preferential amounts, all assets of CCA Holdings shall then be distributed
ratably to Class A and Class C shareholders. Furthermore, if the proceeds from
liquidation are inadequate to pay Class B shareholders their full preferential
amounts, the proceeds are to be distributed on a pro rata basis to Class B
shareholders.

     Upon the occurrence of any Conversion Event (as defined within the Amended
and Restated Certificate of Incorporation) Class C shareholders may convert any
or all of their outstanding shares into the same number of Class A shares.
Furthermore, CCA Holdings may automatically convert outstanding Class C shares
into the same number of Class A shares.

     CCA Holdings is restricted from making cash dividends on its common stock
until the balance outstanding under the HC Crown Note is repaid.

     Charter and Kelso entered into a Stockholders' Agreement providing for
certain restrictions on the transfer, sale or purchase of CCA Holdings' common
stock.

  CCT HOLDINGS

     The Class A Voting Common Stock (CCT Class A Common Stock) and Class C
Nonvoting Common Stock (CCT Class C Common Stock) have certain preferential
rights upon liquidation of CCT Holdings. In the event of liquidation,
dissolution or "winding up" of CCT Holdings, holders of CCT Class A Common Stock
and Class C Common Stock are entitled to a preference of $1,000 per share. After
such amount is paid, holders of Class B Voting Common Stock (CCT Class B Common
Stock) are entitled to receive $1,000 per share. Thereafter, Class A and Class C
shareholders shall ratably receive the remaining proceeds.

     If upon liquidation, dissolution or "winding up" the assets of CCT Holdings
are insufficient to permit payment to Class A Common Stock and Class C
shareholders for their full preferential amount, all assets of the Company shall
then be distributed ratably to Class A and Class C shareholders. Furthermore, if
the proceeds from liquidation are inadequate to pay Class B shareholders their
full preferential amount, the proceeds are to be distributed on a pro rata basis
to Class B shareholders.

     Upon the occurrence of any Conversion Event (as defined within the Amended
and Restated Certificate of Incorporation), Class C shareholders may convert any
or all of their outstanding shares into the same number of Class A shares.
Furthermore, CCT Holdings may automatically convert outstanding Class C shares
into the same number of Class A shares.

     CCT Holdings is restricted from making cash dividends on its common stock
until the balance outstanding under the note payable to seller is repaid.

     Charter and Kelso entered into a Stockholders' Agreement providing for
certain restrictions on the transfer, sale or purchase of CCT Holdings' common
stock.

  CC-LB

     The Class A Voting Common Stock (CC-LB Class A Common Stock) and Class C
Nonvoting Common Stock (CC-LB Class C Common Stock) have certain preferential
rights upon liquidation of CC-LB. In the event of liquidation, dissolution or
"winding up" of CC-LB, holders of CC-LB Class A Common Stock and Class C Common
Stock are entitled to a preference of $1,000 per share. After such amount is
paid, holders of Class B Voting Common Stock (CC-LB

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             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

Class B Common Stock) are entitled to receive $1,000 per share. Thereafter,
Class A, Class B and Class C shareholders shall ratably receive the remaining
proceeds.

     If upon liquidation, dissolution or "winding up" the assets of CC-LB are
insufficient to permit payment to Class A and Class C shareholders for their
full preferential amount, all assets of the Company shall then be distributed
ratably to Class A and Class C shareholders. Furthermore, if the proceeds from
liquidation are inadequate to pay Class B shareholders their full preferential
amount, the proceeds are to be distributed on a pro rata basis to Class B
shareholders.

     CC-LB Class C Common Stock may be converted into CC-LB Class A Common Stock
upon the transfer of CC-LB Class C Common Stock to a person not affiliated with
the seller. Furthermore, CC-LB may automatically convert outstanding Class C
shares into the same number of Class A shares.

11.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

     Charter provides management services to the Company under the terms of a
contract which provides for annual base fees equal to $9,277 and $9,485 for the
period from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, and for the year ended
December 31, 1997, respectively, plus an additional fee equal to 30% of the
excess, if any, of operating cash flow (as defined in the management agreement)
over the projected operating cash flow. Payment of the additional fee is
deferred due to restrictions provided within the Company's credit agreements.
Deferred management fees bear interest at 8.0% per annum. The additional fees
for the periods from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, and the years
ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, totaled $2,160, $1,990 and $1,255,
respectively. In addition, the Company receives financial advisory services from
an affiliate of Kelso, under terms of a contract which provides for fees equal
to $1,064 and $1,113 per annum as of January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998,
and December 31, 1997, respectively. Management and financial advisory service
fees currently payable of $2,281 are included in payables to manager of cable
television systems -- related party at December 31, 1997.

     The Company pays certain acquisition advisory fees to an affiliate of Kelso
and Charter, which typically equal approximately 1% of the total purchase price
paid for cable television systems acquired. Total acquisition fees paid to the
affiliate of Kelso for the period from January 1, 1998, through December 23,
1998, were $-0-. Total acquisition fees paid to the affiliate of Kelso in 1997
and 1996 were $-0- and $1,400, respectively. Total acquisition fees paid to
Charter for the period from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, were
$-0-. Total acquisition fees paid to Charter in 1997 and 1996 were $-0- and
$1,400, respectively.

     The Company and all entities managed by Charter collectively utilize a
combination of insurance coverage and self-insurance programs for medical,
dental and workers' compensation claims. Medical coverage provides for $2,435
aggregate stop loss protection and a loss limitation of $100 per person per
year. Workers' compensation coverage provides for $800 aggregate stop loss
protection and a loss limitation of $150 per person per year. Charges are
determined by independent actuaries at the present value of the actuarially
computed present and future liabilities for such benefits. The Company is
allocated its share of the charges monthly based upon its total number of
employees, historical claims and medical cost trend rates. Management considers
this allocation to be reasonable for the operations of the Company. For the
period from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, the Company expensed
$1,950 relating to insurance allocations. During 1997 and 1996, the Company
expensed $1,689 and $2,065, respectively, relating to insurance allocations.

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             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     Beginning in 1996, the Company and other entities managed by Charter
employed the services of Charter's National Data Center (the "National Data
Center"). The National Data Center performs certain customer billing services
and provides computer network, hardware and software support to the Company and
other affiliated entities. The cost of these services is allocated based on the
number of customers. Management considers this allocation to be reasonable for
the operations of the Company. For the period from January 1, 1998, through
December 23, 1998, the Company expensed $843 relating to these services. During
1997 and 1996, the Company expensed $723 and $466 relating to these services,
respectively.

     CCE-I maintains a regional office. The regional office performs certain
operational services on behalf of CCE-I and other affiliated entities. The cost
of these services is allocated to CCE-I and affiliated entities based on their
number of customers. Management considers this allocation to be reasonable for
the operations of CCE-I. From the period January 1, 1998, through December 23,
1998, the Company expensed $1,926 relating to these services. During 1997 and
1996, CCE-I expensed $861 and $799, respectively, relating to these services.

12.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

  LEASES

     The Company leases certain facilities and equipment under noncancelable
operating leases. Lease and rental costs charged to expense for the period from
January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, was $2,222. Rent expense incurred
under these leases during 1997 and 1996 was $1,956 and $1,704, respectively.

     The Company also rents utility poles in its operations. Generally, pole
rentals are cancelable on short notice, but the Company anticipates that such
rentals will recur. Rent expensed incurred for pole attachments for the period
from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, was $2,430. Rent expense
incurred for pole attachments during 1997 and 1996 was $2,601 and $2,330,
respectively.

  LITIGATION

     The Company is a party to lawsuits that arose in the ordinary course of
conducting its business. In the opinion of management, after consulting with
legal counsel, the outcome of these lawsuits will not have a material adverse
effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of
operations.

13.  REGULATION IN THE CABLE TELEVISION INDUSTRY:

     The cable television industry is subject to extensive regulation at the
federal, local and, in some instances, state levels. The Cable Communications
Policy Act of 1984 (the "1984 Cable Act"), the Cable Television Consumer
Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (the "1992 Cable Act" and together with
the 1984 Cable Act, the "Cable Acts"), and the Telecommunications Act of 1996
(the "1996 Telecom Act"), establish a national policy to guide the development
and regulation of cable television systems. The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) has principal responsibility for implementing the policies of
the Cable Acts. Many aspects of such regulation are currently the subject of
judicial proceedings and administrative or legislative proposals. Legislation
and regulations continue to change, and the Company cannot predict the impact of
future developments on the cable television industry.

     The 1992 Cable Act and the FCC's rules implementing that act generally have
increased the administrative and operational expenses of cable television
systems and have resulted in

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             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

additional regulatory oversight by the FCC and local or state franchise
authorities. The Cable Acts and the corresponding FCC regulations have
established rate regulations.

     The 1992 Cable Act permits certified local franchising authorities to order
refunds of basic service tier rates paid in the previous twelve-month period
determined to be in excess of the maximum permitted rates. As of December 23,
1998, the amount refunded by the Company has been insignificant. The Company may
be required to refund additional amounts in the future.

     The Company believes that it has complied in all material respects with the
provisions of the 1992 Cable Act, including the rate setting provisions
promulgated by the FCC. However, in jurisdictions that have chosen not to
certify, refunds covering the previous twelve-month period may be ordered upon
certification if the Company is unable to justify its basic rates. The Company
is unable to estimate at this time the amount of refunds, if any, that may be
payable by the Company in the event certain of its rates are successfully
challenged by franchising authorities or found to be unreasonable by the FCC.
The Company does not believe that the amount of any such refunds would have a
material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of
the Company.

     The 1996 Telecom Act, among other things, immediately deregulated the rates
for certain small cable operators and in certain limited circumstances rates on
the basic service tier, and as of March 31, 1999, deregulates rates on the cable
programming service tier (CPST). The FCC is currently developing permanent
regulations to implement the rate deregulation provisions of the 1996 Telecom
Act. The Company cannot predict the ultimate effect of the 1996 Telecom Act on
the Company's financial position or results of operations.

     The FCC may further restrict the ability of cable television operators to
implement rate increases or the United States Congress may enact legislation
that could delay or suspend the scheduled March 1999 termination of CPST rate
regulation. This continued rate regulation, if adopted, could limit the rates
charged by the Company.

     A number of states subject cable television systems to the jurisdiction of
centralized state governmental agencies, some of which impose regulation of a
character similar to that of a public utility. State governmental agencies are
required to follow FCC rules when prescribing rate regulation, and thus, state
regulation of cable television rates is not allowed to be more restrictive than
the federal or local regulation. The Company is subject to state regulation in
Connecticut.

14.  INCOME TAXES:

     Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future
tax consequence attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted
tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are
expected to be recovered or settled. Deferred income tax expense or benefit is
the result of changes in the liability or asset recorded for deferred taxes. A
valuation allowance must be established for any portion of a deferred tax asset
for which it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized.

     For the period from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, and the
years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, no current provision (benefit) for
income taxes was recorded. The effective income tax rate is less than the
federal rate of 35% primarily due to providing a valuation allowance on deferred
income tax assets.

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                                   CCA GROUP

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     Deferred taxes are comprised of the following at December 31, 1997:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Deferred income tax assets:
  Accounts receivable.......................................  $     252
  Other assets..............................................      7,607
  Accrued expenses..........................................      4,740
  Deferred revenue..........................................        624
  Deferred management fees..................................      1,654
  Tax loss carryforwards....................................     80,681
  Tax credit carryforward...................................      1,360
  Valuation allowance.......................................    (40,795)
                                                              ---------
          Total deferred income tax assets..................     56,123
                                                              ---------
Deferred income tax liabilities:
  Property, plant and equipment.............................    (38,555)
  Franchise costs...........................................   (117,524)
  Other.....................................................    (11,407)
                                                              ---------
          Total deferred income tax liabilities.............   (167,486)
                                                              ---------
          Net deferred income tax liability.................  $(111,363)
                                                              =========
</TABLE>

     At December 31, 1997, the Company had net operating loss (NOL)
carryforwards for regular income tax purposes aggregating $204,400, which expire
in various years from 1999 through 2012. Utilization of the NOLs carryforwards
is subject to certain limitations.

15.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS:

     The Company's employees may participate in the Charter Communications, Inc.
401(k) Plan (the "401(k) Plan"). Employees that qualify for participation can
contribute up to 15% of their salary, on a before tax basis, subject to a
maximum contribution limit as determined by the Internal Revenue Service. The
Company contributes an amount equal to 50% of the first 5% of contributions by
each employee. For the period from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998,
the Company contributed $585 to the 401(k) plan. During 1997 and 1996, the
Company contributed approximately $499 and $435 to the 401(k) Plan,
respectively.

     Certain employees of the Company are participants in the 1996 Charter
Communications/ Kelso Group Appreciation Rights Plan (the "Plan"). The Plan
covers certain key employees and consultants within the group of companies and
partnerships controlled by affiliates of Kelso and managed by Charter. The Plan
permits the granting of up to 1,000,000 units, of which 705,000 were outstanding
at December 31, 1997. Unless otherwise provided in a particular instance, units
vest at a rate of 20% per annum. The Plan entitles participants to receive
payment of the appreciated unit value for vested units, upon the occurrence of
certain events specified in the Plan (i.e. change in control, employee
termination) The units do not represent a right to an equity interest to any
entities within the CCA Group. Compensation expense is based on the appreciated
unit value and is amortized over the vesting period.

     As a result of the acquisition of Charter and the Company, the Plan was
terminated, all outstanding units became 100% vested and all amounts were paid
by Charter in 1999. For the period from January 1, 1998, through December 23,
1998, the Company recorded $5,684 of expense, included in management fees, and a
contribution from Charter related to the Appreciation Rights Plan.

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             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

16.  ACCOUNTING STANDARD NOT YET IMPLEMENTED:

     In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board adopted SFAS No.
133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS No.
133 establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that every
derivative instrument (including certain derivative instruments embedded in
other contracts) be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or
liability measured at its fair value and that changes in the derivative's fair
value be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting
criteria are met. Special accounting for qualifying hedges allows a derivative's
gains and losses to offset related results on the hedged item in the income
statement, and requires that a company must formally document, designate and
assess the effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting. SFAS No.
133 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. The Company has
not yet quantified the impacts of adopting SFAS No. 133 on its consolidated
financial statements nor has it determined the timing or method of its adoption
of SFAS No. 133. However, SFAS No. 133 could increase volatility in earnings
(loss).

17.  SUBSEQUENT EVENT:

     Subsequent to December 23, 1998, CCA Holdings, CCT Holdings and CC-LB
converted to limited liability companies and are now known as CCA Holdings LLC,
CCT Holdings LLC and Charter Communications Long Beach, LLC, respectively.

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                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To CharterComm Holdings, L.P.:

     We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of CharterComm
Holdings, L.P. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, partners' capital and cash flows for the
period from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, and for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996. These consolidated financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of CharterComm Holdings, L.P.
and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997, and the results of their operations
and their cash flows for the period from January 1, 1998, through December 23,
1998, and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

St. Louis, Missouri,
  February 5, 1999

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                           CHARTERCOMM HOLDINGS, L.P.
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

                CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET -- DECEMBER 31, 1997
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

                                     ASSETS

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents.................................  $  2,742
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
     accounts of $330.......................................     3,158
  Prepaid expenses and other................................       342
                                                              --------
          Total current assets..............................     6,242
                                                              --------
INVESTMENT IN CABLE TELEVISION PROPERTIES:
  Property, plant and equipment.............................   235,808
  Franchises, net of accumulated amortization of $119,968...   480,201
                                                              --------
                                                               716,009
                                                              --------
OTHER ASSETS................................................    16,176
                                                              --------
                                                              $738,427
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

                       LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Current maturities of long-term debt......................    $  5,375
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses.....................      30,507
  Payables to manager of cable television systems -- related
     party..................................................       1,120
                                                                --------
          Total current liabilities.........................      37,002
                                                                --------
DEFERRED REVENUE............................................       1,719
                                                                --------
LONG-TERM DEBT, less current maturities.....................     666,662
                                                                --------
DEFERRED MANAGEMENT FEES....................................       7,805
                                                                --------
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES.......................................       5,111
                                                                --------
REDEEMABLE PREFERRED LIMITED UNITS -- 577.81 units,
  issued and outstanding....................................      20,128
                                                                --------
PARTNERS' CAPITAL:
  General Partner...........................................          --
  Common Limited Partners -- 220.24 units issued and
     outstanding............................................          --
                                                                --------
          Total partners' capital...........................          --
                                                                --------
                                                                $738,427
                                                                ========
</TABLE>

 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
                                      F-80
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                           CHARTERCOMM HOLDINGS, L.P.
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        PERIOD FROM
                                                         JANUARY 1,
                                                           1998,             YEAR ENDED
                                                          THROUGH           DECEMBER 31
                                                        DECEMBER 23,    --------------------
                                                            1998          1997        1996
                                                        ------------      ----        ----
<S>                                                     <C>             <C>         <C>
REVENUES..............................................    $196,801      $175,591    $120,280
                                                          --------      --------    --------
OPERATING EXPENSES:
  Operating costs.....................................      83,745        75,728      50,970
  General and administrative..........................      14,586        12,607       9,327
  Depreciation and amortization.......................      86,741        76,535      53,133
  Management fees -- related party....................      14,780         8,779       6,014
                                                          --------      --------    --------
                                                           199,852       173,649     119,444
                                                          --------      --------    --------
     Income (loss) from operations....................      (3,051)        1,942         836
                                                          --------      --------    --------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
  Interest income.....................................         211           182         233
  Interest expense....................................     (66,121)      (61,498)    (41,021)
  Other, net..........................................      (1,895)           17        (468)
                                                          --------      --------    --------
                                                           (67,805)      (61,299)    (41,256)
                                                          --------      --------    --------
     Loss before extraordinary item...................     (70,856)      (59,357)    (40,420)
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM -- Loss on early retirement of
  debt................................................      (6,264)           --          --
                                                          --------      --------    --------
     Net loss.........................................     (77,120)      (59,357)    (40,420)
REDEMPTION PREFERENCE ALLOCATION:
  Special Limited Partner units.......................          --            --        (829)
  Redeemable Preferred Limited units..................          --            --      (4,081)
NET LOSS ALLOCATED TO REDEEMABLE PREFERRED LIMITED
  UNITS...............................................      20,128         2,553       4,063
                                                          --------      --------    --------
     Net loss applicable to partners' capital
       accounts.......................................    $(56,992)     $(56,804)   $(41,267)
                                                          ========      ========    ========
NET LOSS ALLOCATION TO PARTNERS' CAPITAL ACCOUNTS:
  General Partner.....................................    $(56,992)     $(21,708)   $(38,391)
  Common Limited Partners.............................          --       (35,096)     (2,876)
                                                          --------      --------    --------
                                                          $(56,992)     $(56,804)   $(41,267)
                                                          ========      ========    ========
</TABLE>

 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
                                      F-81
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                           CHARTERCOMM HOLDINGS, L.P.
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

                  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' CAPITAL
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       COMMON
                                                          GENERAL     LIMITED
                                                          PARTNER     PARTNERS     TOTAL
                                                          -------     --------     -----
<S>                                                       <C>         <C>         <C>
BALANCE, December 31, 1995..............................  $ 29,396    $  2,202    $ 31,598
  Capital contributions.................................    30,703       2,300      33,003
  Allocation of net loss................................   (38,391)     (2,876)    (41,267)
                                                          --------    --------    --------
BALANCE, December 31, 1996..............................    21,708       1,626      23,334
  Capital contributions.................................        --      33,470      33,470
  Allocation of net loss................................   (21,708)    (35,096)    (56,804)
                                                          --------    --------    --------
BALANCE, December 31, 1997..............................        --          --          --
  Capital contributions.................................     4,920          --       4,920
  Allocation of net loss................................   (56,992)         --     (56,992)
                                                          --------    --------    --------
BALANCE, December 23, 1998..............................  $(52,072)   $     --    $(52,072)
                                                          ========    ========    ========
</TABLE>

 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
                                      F-82
<PAGE>   328

                           CHARTERCOMM HOLDINGS, L.P.
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          PERIOD FROM
                                                           JANUARY 1,
                                                             1998,
                                                            THROUGH      YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                          DECEMBER 23,   -----------------------
                                                              1998          1997         1996
                                                          ------------      ----         ----
<S>                                                       <C>            <C>          <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net loss..............................................   $ (77,120)    $ (59,357)   $ (40,420)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided
     by operating activities --
     Extraordinary item -- Loss on early retirement of
       debt.............................................       6,264            --           --
     Depreciation and amortization......................      86,741        76,535       53,133
     Amortization of debt issuance costs, debt discount
       and interest rate cap agreements.................      14,563        14,212        9,564
     Loss on disposal of property, plant and
       equipment........................................       1,714           203          367
     Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects
       from acquisition --
       Accounts receivable, net.........................       2,000           369         (303)
       Prepaid expenses and other.......................        (203)          943          245
       Accounts payable and accrued expenses............      (1,970)        3,988        9,911
       Payables to manager of cable television systems,
          including deferred management fees............       9,456         3,207        3,479
       Deferred revenue.................................         770           (82)         452
       Other operating activities.......................       5,378            --           --
                                                           ---------     ---------    ---------
       Net cash provided by operating activities........      47,593        40,018       36,428
                                                           ---------     ---------    ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchases of property, plant and equipment............     (85,044)      (72,178)     (48,324)
  Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired.......      (5,900)     (159,563)    (145,366)
  Other investing activities............................       5,280         1,577       (2,089)
                                                           ---------     ---------    ---------
     Net cash used in investing activities..............     (85,664)     (230,164)    (195,779)
                                                           ---------     ---------    ---------
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
<S>                                                       <C>            <C>         <C>
  Borrowings of long-term debt..........................     547,400       231,250     260,576
  Repayments of long-term debt..........................    (505,300)      (67,930)    (34,401)
  Partners' capital contributions.......................          --        29,800          --
  Payment of debt issuance costs........................      (3,651)       (3,593)    (11,732)
  Payment of Special Limited Partnership units..........          --            --     (43,243)
  Repayments of note payable -- related party...........          --            --     (15,000)
  Payments for interest rate cap agreements.............          --            --         (35)
                                                           ---------     ---------   ---------
     Net cash provided by financing activities..........      38,449       189,527     156,165
                                                           ---------     ---------   ---------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS....         378          (619)     (3,186)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period..........       2,742         3,361       6,547
                                                           ---------     ---------   ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period................   $   3,120     $   2,742   $   3,361
                                                           =========     =========   =========
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST..................................   $  61,559     $  42,538   $  28,860
                                                           =========     =========   =========
</TABLE>

 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
                                      F-83
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                           CHARTERCOMM HOLDINGS, L.P.
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

  ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     CharterComm Holdings, L.P. (CharterComm Holdings) was formed in March 1996
with the contributions of Charter Communications Southeast Holdings, L.P.
(Southeast Holdings), Charter Communications, L.P. (CC-I) and Charter
Communications II, L.P. (CC-II). This contribution was accounted for as a
reorganization under common control and, accordingly, the consolidated financial
statements and notes have been restated to include the results and financial
position of Southeast Holdings, CC-I and CC-II.

     Through December 23, 1998, CharterComm Holdings was owned 75.3% by
affiliates of Charterhouse Group International, Inc., a privately owned
investment firm (collectively referred to herein as "Charterhouse"), indirectly
owned 5.7% by Charter Communications, Inc. (Charter), manager of the
Partnership's (as defined below) cable television systems, and owned 19.0%
primarily by other institutional investors.

     Effective December 23, 1998, Paul G. Allen acquired 94% of Charter through
a series of transactions. In conjunction with Mr. Allen's acquisition, Charter
acquired 100% of the outstanding partnership interests in CharterComm Holdings
on December 23, 1998.

     The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
CharterComm Holdings and its subsidiaries collectively referred to as the
"Partnership" herein. All significant intercompany balances and transactions
have been eliminated in consolidation.

     In 1998, the Partnership through its subsidiaries provided cable television
service to customers in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina,
South Carolina and Tennessee.

  CASH EQUIVALENTS

     The Partnership considers all highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 1997,
cash equivalents consist primarily of repurchase agreements. These investments
are carried at cost that approximates market value.

  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost, including all direct and
certain indirect costs associated with the construction of cable television
transmission and distribution facilities, and the cost of new customer
installation. The costs of disconnecting a customer are charged to expense in
the period incurred. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to
expense as incurred, and equipment replacement and betterments are capitalized.

     Depreciation is provided on the straight-line basis over the estimated
useful lives of the related assets as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Cable distribution systems..................................  3-15 years
Buildings and leasehold improvements........................  5-15 years
Vehicles and equipment......................................   3-5 years
</TABLE>

                                      F-84
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                           CHARTERCOMM HOLDINGS, L.P.
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     In 1997, the Partnership shortened the estimated useful lives of certain
property, plant and equipment for depreciation purposes. As a result, an
additional $4,775 of depreciation was recorded during 1997.

  FRANCHISES

     Costs incurred in obtaining and renewing cable franchises are deferred and
amortized over the lives of the franchises. Costs relating to unsuccessful
franchise applications are charged to expense when it is determined that the
efforts to obtain the franchise will not be successful. Franchise rights
acquired through the purchase of cable television systems represent management's
estimate of fair value and are generally amortized using the straight-line
method over a period of 15 years. In addition, approximately $100,000 of
franchise rights are being amortized over a period of 3 to 11 years.

  OTHER ASSETS

     Debt issuance costs are being amortized to interest expense over the term
of the related debt. The interest rate cap costs are being amortized over the
terms of the agreement, which approximates three years.

  IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

     If facts and circumstances suggest that a long-lived asset may be impaired,
the carrying value is reviewed. If a review indicates that the carrying value of
such asset is not recoverable based on projected undiscounted cash flows related
to the asset over its remaining life, the carrying value of such asset is
reduced to its estimated fair value.

  REVENUES

     Cable television revenues from basic and premium services are recognized
when the related services are provided.

     Installation revenues are recognized to the extent of direct selling costs
incurred. The remainder, if any, is deferred and amortized to income over the
estimated average period that customers are expected to remain connected to the
cable television system. As of December 31, 1997, no installation revenue has
been deferred, as direct selling costs exceeded installation revenue.

     Fees collected from programmers to guarantee carriage are deferred and
amortized to income over the life of the contracts. Local governmental
authorities impose franchise fees on the Partnership ranging up to a federally
mandated maximum of 5.0% of gross revenues. On a monthly basis, such fees are
collected from the Partnership's customers and are periodically remitted to
local franchises. Franchise fees collected and paid are reported as revenue.

  INTEREST RATE HEDGE AGREEMENTS

     The Partnership manages fluctuations in interest rates by using interest
rate hedge agreements, as required by certain debt agreements. Interest rate
swaps, caps and collars are accounted for as hedges of debt obligations, and
accordingly, the net settlement amounts are recorded as adjustments to interest
expense in the period incurred. Premiums paid for interest rate caps are
deferred, included in other assets, and are amortized over the original term of
the interest rate agreement as an adjustment to interest expense.
                                      F-85
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                           CHARTERCOMM HOLDINGS, L.P.
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     The Partnership's interest rate swap agreements require the Partnership to
pay a fixed rate and receive a floating rate thereby creating fixed rate debt.
Interest rate caps and collars are entered into by the Partnership to reduce the
impact of rising interest rates on floating rate debt.

     The Partnership's participation in interest rate hedging transactions
involves instruments that have a close correlation with its debt, thereby
managing its risk. Interest rate hedge agreements have been designed for hedging
purposes and are not held or issued for speculative purposes.

  OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

     Other, net includes gain and loss on disposition of property, plant and
equipment, and other miscellaneous items, all of which are not directly related
to the Partnership's primary line of business. In 1996, the Partnership recorded
$367 of nonoperating losses for its portion of insurance deductibles pertaining
to damage caused by hurricanes to certain cable television systems.

  INCOME TAXES

     Income taxes are the responsibility of the partners and are not provided
for in the accompanying financial statements except for Peachtree Cable TV, Inc.
(Peachtree), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary, which is a C corporation and
for which taxes are presented in accordance with SFAS No. 109.

  USE OF ESTIMATES

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

2.  ACQUISITIONS:

     In 1998, the Partnership acquired cable television systems in one
transaction for a purchase price net of cash acquired, of $5,900. The excess
cost of properties acquired over the amounts assigned to net tangible assets at
the date of acquisition was $5,000 and is included in franchises.

     In 1997, the Partnership acquired cable television systems in three
separate transactions for an aggregate purchase price, net of cash acquired, of
$159,600. The excess of the cost of properties acquired over the amounts
assigned to net tangible assets at the date of acquisition was $126,400 and is
included in franchises.

     In 1996, the Partnership acquired cable television systems in three
separate transactions for an aggregate purchase price, net of cash acquired, of
$145,400. The excess of the cost of properties acquired over the amounts
assigned to net tangible assets at the date of acquisition was $118,200 and is
included in franchises.

     The above acquisitions were accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting, and accordingly, results of operations of the acquired assets have
been included in the financial statements from the dates of acquisition.

                                      F-86
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                           CHARTERCOMM HOLDINGS, L.P.
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     Unaudited pro forma operating results for the 1997 acquisitions as though
the acquisitions had been made on January 1, 1997, with pro forma adjustments to
give effect to amortization of franchises, interest expense and certain other
adjustments are as follows.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               YEAR ENDED
                                                              DECEMBER 31,
                                                                  1997
                                                              ------------
                                                              (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                           <C>
Revenues....................................................    $182,770
Income from operations......................................       2,608
Net loss....................................................     (61,389)
</TABLE>

     The unaudited pro forma information does not purport to be indicative of
the results of operations had these transactions been completed as of the
assumed date or which may be obtained in the future.

3.  DISTRIBUTIONS AND ALLOCATIONS:

     For financial reporting purposes, redemption preference allocations,
profits and losses are allocated to partners in accordance with the liquidation
provision of the applicable partnership agreement.

     As stated in the Partnership Agreement, the Partnership may make
distributions to the partners out of all available funds at such times and in
such amounts as the General Partner may determine in its sole discretion.

4.  REDEEMABLE PREFERRED LIMITED UNITS:

     As of December 31, 1995, certain Redeemable Preferred Limited Partner units
of CC-I and CC-II were outstanding. During 1996, the Partnership issued certain
Redeemable Preferred Limited Partner units of CharterComm Holdings.

     The Preferred Limited Partners' preference return has been reflected as an
addition to the Redeemable Preferred Limited Partner units, and the decrease has
been allocated to the General Partner and Common Limited Partner consistent with
the liquidation and distribution provisions in the partnership agreements.

     At December 23, 1998, the balance related to the CharterComm Holdings
Preferred Limited Partner units was as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Contribution, March 1996....................................  $ 20,052
  1996 redemption preference allocation.....................     2,629
  Allocation of net loss....................................        --
                                                              --------
Balance, December 31, 1996..................................    22,681
  1997 redemption preference allocation.....................        --
  Allocation of net loss....................................    (2,553)
                                                              --------
Balance, December 31, 1997..................................    20,128
  1998 redemption preference allocation.....................        --
  Allocation of net loss....................................   (20,128)
                                                              --------
Balance, December 23, 1998..................................  $     --
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

                                      F-87
<PAGE>   333
                           CHARTERCOMM HOLDINGS, L.P.
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     The 1998 and 1997 redemption preference allocations of $4,617 and $4,020,
respectively, have not been reflected in the Preferred Limited Partners' capital
accounts since the General Partner and Common Limited Partners' capital accounts
have been reduced to $-0-.

5.  SPECIAL LIMITED PARTNER UNITS (CC-I):

     Prior to March 28, 1996, certain Special Limited Partner units of CC-I were
outstanding. CC-I's profits were allocated to the Special Limited Partners until
allocated profits equaled the unrecovered preference amount (preference amounts
range from 6% to 17.5% of the unrecovered initial cost of the partnership units
and unrecovered preference amounts per annum). When there was no profit to
allocate, the preference return was reflected as a decrease in Partners'
Capital.

     In accordance with a purchase agreement and through the use of a capital
contribution from Charter Communications Southeast, L.P. (Southeast), a wholly
owned subsidiary of Southeast Holdings, resulting from the proceeds of the Notes
(see Note 9), CC-I paid the Special Limited Partners $43,243 as full
consideration for their partnership interests on March 28, 1996.

6.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:

     Property, plant and equipment consists of the following at December 31,
1997:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Cable distribution systems..................................  $274,837
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements..................     5,439
Vehicles and equipment......................................    14,669
                                                              --------
                                                               294,945
Less -- Accumulated depreciation............................   (59,137)
                                                              --------
                                                              $235,808
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

     Depreciation expense for the period from January 1, 1998, through December
23, 1998, and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, was $44,307,
$33,634 and $16,997, respectively.

7.  OTHER ASSETS:

     Other assets consist of the following at December 31, 1997:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Debt issuance costs.........................................  $18,385
Other assets................................................    3,549
                                                              -------
                                                               21,934
Less -- Accumulated amortization............................   (5,758)
                                                              -------
                                                              $16,176
                                                              =======
</TABLE>

     As a result of the payment and termination of the CC-I Credit Agreement and
CC-II Credit Agreement (see Note 9), debt issuance costs of $6,264 were written
off as an extraordinary loss on early retirement of debt for the period from
January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998.

                                      F-88
<PAGE>   334
                           CHARTERCOMM HOLDINGS, L.P.
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

8.  ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES:

     Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following at December
31, 1997:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Accrued interest............................................  $ 9,804
Franchise fees..............................................    3,524
Programming costs...........................................    3,391
Accounts payable............................................    2,479
Capital expenditures........................................    2,099
Salaries and related benefits...............................    2,079
Other.......................................................    7,131
                                                              -------
                                                              $30,507
                                                              =======
</TABLE>

9.  LONG-TERM DEBT:

     Long-term debt consists of the following at December 31, 1997:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Senior Secured Discount Debentures..........................  $146,820
11 1/4% Senior Notes........................................   125,000
Credit Agreements:
  CC-I......................................................   112,200
  CC-II.....................................................   339,500
                                                              --------
                                                               723,520
Less:
  Current maturities........................................    (5,375)
  Unamortized discount......................................   (51,483)
                                                              --------
                                                              $666,662
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

  SENIOR SECURED DISCOUNT DEBENTURES

     On March 28, 1996, Southeast Holdings and CharterComm Holdings Capital
Corporation (Holdings Capital), a wholly owned subsidiary of Southeast Holdings
(collectively the "Debentures Issuers"), issued $146,820 of Senior Secured
Discount Debentures (the "Debentures") for proceeds of $75,000. Proceeds from
the Debentures were used to pay fees and expenses related to the issuance of the
Debentures and the balance of $72,400 was a capital contribution to Southeast.
The Debentures are secured by all of Southeast Holdings' ownership interest in
Southeast and rank pari passu in right and priority of payment to all other
existing and future indebtedness of the Debentures Issuers. The Debentures are
effectively subordinated to the claims of creditors of Southeast Holdings'
subsidiaries, including the Combined Credit Agreement (as defined herein). The
Debentures are redeemable at the Debentures Issuers' option at amounts
decreasing from 107% to 100% of principal, plus accrued and unpaid interest to
the redemption date, beginning on March 15, 2001. The Debentures Issuers are
required to make an offer to purchase all of the Debentures, at a purchase price
equal to 101% of the principal amount, together with accrued and unpaid
interest, upon a Change in Control, as defined in the Debentures Indenture. No
interest is payable on the Debentures prior to March 15, 2001. Thereafter,
interest on the Debentures is payable semiannually in arrears beginning
September 15, 2001, until maturity on March 15, 2007. The discount on the
Debentures is being accreted

                                      F-89
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                           CHARTERCOMM HOLDINGS, L.P.
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

using the effective interest method at an interest rate of 14% from the date of
issuance to March 15, 2001.

  11 1/4% SENIOR NOTES

     Southeast and CharterComm Capital Corporation (Southeast Capital), a wholly
owned subsidiary of Southeast (collectively the "Notes Issuers"), issued
$125,000 aggregate principal amount of 11 1/4% Senior Notes (the "Notes"). The
Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Notes Issuers and rank pari passu
in right and priority of payment to all other existing and future indebtedness
of the Notes Issuers. The Notes are effectively subordinated to the claims of
creditors of Southeast's subsidiaries, including the lenders under the Combined
Credit Agreement. The Notes are redeemable at the Notes Issuers' option at
amounts decreasing from 105.625% to 100% of principal, plus accrued and unpaid
interest to the date of redemption, beginning on March 15, 2001. The Notes
Issuers are required to make an offer to purchase all of the Notes, at a
purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount, together with accrued and
unpaid interest, upon a Change in Control, as defined in the Notes Indenture.
Interest is payable semiannually on March 15 and September 15 until maturity on
March 15, 2006.

     Southeast and Southeast Holdings are holding companies with no significant
assets other than their direct and indirect investments in CC-I and CC-II.
Southeast Capital and Holdings Capital were formed solely for the purpose of
serving as co-issuers and have no operations. Accordingly, the Notes Issuers and
Debentures Issuers must rely upon distributions from CC-I and CC-II to generate
funds necessary to meet their obligations, including the payment of principal
and interest on the Notes and Debentures.

  COMBINED CREDIT AGREEMENT

     In June 1998, CC-I and CC-II (the "Borrowers") replaced their existing
credit agreements and entered into a combined credit agreement (the "Combined
Credit Agreement"), which provides for two term loan facilities, one with the
principal amount of $200,000 that matures on June 30, 2007, and the other with
the principal amount of $150,000 that matures on December 31, 2007. The Combined
Credit Agreement also provides for a $290,000 revolving credit facility, with a
maturity date of June 30, 2007. Amounts under the Combined Credit Agreement bear
interest at the LIBOR Rate or Base Rate, as defined, plus a margin of up to
2.0%. The variable interest rates ranged from 6.69% to 7.31% at December 23,
1998.

     Commencing March 31, 2002, and at the end of each calendar quarter
thereafter, the available borrowings for the revolving credit facility and the
$200,000 term loan shall be reduced on an annual basis by 11.0% in 2002 and
14.6% in 2003. Commencing March 31, 2002, and at the end of each calendar
quarter thereafter, the available borrowings for the $150,000 term loan shall be
reduced on an annual basis by 1.0% in 2002 and 1.0% in 2003. A quarterly
commitment fee of between 0.25% and 0.375% per annum is payable on the
unborrowed balance of the revolving credit facility.

     The Debentures, Notes and Combined Credit Agreement require the Partnership
to comply with various financial and nonfinancial covenants including the
maintenance of a ratio of debt to annualized operating cash flow, as defined,
not to exceed 5.25 to 1 at December 23, 1998. These debt instruments also
contain substantial limitations on, or prohibitions of, distributions,
additional indebtedness, liens, asset sales and certain other items.

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                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

  CC-I CREDIT AGREEMENT

     CC-I maintained a credit agreement (the "CC-I Credit Agreement") with a
consortium of banks for borrowings up to $127,200, consisting of a revolving
line of credit of $63,600 and a term loan of $63,600. Interest accrued, at
CC-I's option, at rates based upon the Base Rate, as defined in the CC-I Credit
Agreement, LIBOR, or prevailing bid rates of certificates of deposit plus the
applicable margin based upon CC-I's leverage ratio at the time of the
borrowings. The variable interest rates ranged from 7.75% to 8.00% and 7.44% to
7.50% at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.

     In June 1998, the CC-I Credit Agreement was repaid and terminated in
conjunction with the establishment of the Combined Credit Agreement.

  CC-II CREDIT AGREEMENT

     CC-II maintained a credit agreement (the "CC-II Credit Agreement") with a
consortium of banks for borrowings up to $390,000, consisting of a revolving
credit facility of $215,000, and two term loans totaling $175,000. Interest
accrued, at CC-II's option, at rates based upon the Base Rate, as defined in the
CC-II Credit Agreement, LIBOR, or prevailing bid rates of certificates of
deposit plus the applicable margin based upon CC-II's leverage ratio at the time
of the borrowings. The variable interest rates ranged from 7.63% to 8.25% and
7.25% to 8.125% at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.

     In June 1998, the CC-II Credit Agreement was repaid and terminated in
conjunction with the establishment of the Combined Credit Agreement.

10.  FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:

     A summary of debt and the related interest rate hedge agreements at
December 31, 1997, is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  CARRYING    NOTIONAL      FAIR
                                                   VALUE       AMOUNT      VALUE
                                                  --------    --------     -----
<S>                                               <C>         <C>         <C>
DEBT
Senior Secured Discount Debentures..............  $ 95,337    $     --    $115,254
11 1/4% Senior Notes............................   125,000          --     136,875
CC-I Credit Agreement...........................   112,200          --     112,200
CC-II Credit Agreement..........................   339,500          --     339,500

INTEREST RATE HEDGE AGREEMENTS
CC-I:
  Swaps.........................................        --     100,000        (797)
CC-II:
  Swaps.........................................        --     170,000      (1,030)
  Caps..........................................        --      70,000          --
  Collars.......................................        --      55,000        (166)
</TABLE>

     As the CC-I and CC-II Credit Agreements bear interest at current market
rates, their carrying amounts approximate fair market values at December 31,
1997. The fair value of the Notes and the Debentures is based on current
redemption value.

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                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     The weighted average interest pay rate for CC-I interest rate swap
agreements was 8.07% at December 31, 1997.

     The weighted average interest pay rate for CC-II interest rate swap
agreements was 8.03% at December 31, 1997. The weighted average interest rate
for CC-II interest cap agreements was 8.48% at December 31, 1997. The weighted
average interest rates for CC-II interest rate collar agreements were 9.01% and
7.61% for the cap and floor components, respectively, at December 31, 1997.

     The notional amounts of interest rate hedge agreements do not represent
amounts exchanged by the parties and, thus, are not a measure of the
Partnership's exposure through its use of interest rate hedge agreements. The
amounts exchanged are determined by reference to the notional amount and the
other terms of the contracts.

     The fair value of interest rate hedge agreements generally reflects the
estimated amounts that the Partnership would receive or pay (excluding accrued
interest) to terminate the contracts on the reporting date, thereby taking into
account the current unrealized gains or losses of open contracts. Dealer
quotations are available for the Partnership's interest rate hedge agreements.

     Management believes that the sellers of the interest rate hedge agreements
will be able to meet their obligations under the agreements. In addition, some
of the interest rate hedge agreements are with certain of the participating
banks under the Partnership's credit facilities thereby reducing the exposure to
credit loss. The Partnership has policies regarding the financial stability and
credit standing of major counterparties. Nonperformance by the counterparties is
not anticipated nor would it have a material adverse effect on the results of
operations or the financial position of the Partnership.

11.  INCOME TAXES:

     The book value of the Partnership's net assets (excluding Peachtree)
exceeds its tax reporting basis by $2,919 as of December 31, 1997.

     As of December 31, 1997, temporary differences and carryforwards that gave
rise to deferred income tax assets and liabilities for Peachtree are as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Deferred income tax assets:
  Accounts receivable.......................................  $     4
  Accrued expenses..........................................       29
  Deferred management fees..................................      111
  Deferred revenue..........................................       24
  Tax loss carryforwards....................................      294
  Tax credit carryforwards..................................      361
                                                              -------
          Total deferred income tax assets..................      823
                                                              -------
Deferred income tax liabilities:
  Property, plant and equipment.............................   (1,372)
  Franchises and other assets...............................   (4,562)
                                                              -------
          Total deferred income tax liabilities.............   (5,934)
                                                              -------
          Net deferred income tax liability.................  $(5,111)
                                                              =======
</TABLE>

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                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

12.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

     Charter provides management services to the Partnership under the terms of
contracts which provide for fees equal to 5% of the Partnership's gross service
revenues. The debt agreements prohibit payment of a portion of such management
fees (40% for both CC-I and CC-II) until repayment in full of the outstanding
indebtedness. The remaining 60% of management fees, are paid quarterly through
December 31, 1998. Thereafter, the entire fee may be deferred if a multiple of
EBITDA, as defined, does not exceed outstanding indebtedness of CC-I and CC-II.
In addition, payments due on the Notes and Debentures shall be paid before any
deferred management fees are paid. Expenses recognized under the contracts for
the period from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, were $9,860.
Expenses recognized under the contracts during 1997 and 1996 were $8,779 and
$6,014, respectively. Management fees currently payable of $1,432 are included
in payables to manager of cable television systems -- related party at December
31, 1997.

     The Partnership and all entities managed by Charter collectively utilize a
combination of insurance coverage and self-insurance programs for medical,
dental and workers' compensation claims. Medical coverage provides for $2,435
aggregate stop loss protection and a loss limitation of $100 per person per
year. Workers' compensation coverage provides for $800 aggregate stop loss
protection and a loss limitation of $150 per person per year. Charges are
determined by independent actuaries at the present value of the actuarially
computed present and future liabilities for such benefits. The Partnership is
allocated its share of the charges monthly based upon its total number of
employees, historical claims and medical cost trend rates. Management considers
this allocation to be reasonable for the operations of the Partnership. For the
period from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, the Partnership expensed
$1,831 relating to insurance allocations. During 1997 and 1996, the Partnership
expensed $1,524 and $1,136, respectively, relating to insurance allocations.

     The Partnership employs the services of Charter's National Data Center (the
"National Data Center"). The National Data Center performs certain customer
billing services and provides computer network, hardware and software support
for the Partnership and other entities managed by Charter. The cost of these
services is allocated based on the number of basic customers. Management
considers this allocation to be reasonable for the operations of the
Partnership. For the period from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, the
Partnership expensed $685 relating to these services. During 1997 and 1996, the
Partnership expensed $606 and $345, respectively, relating to these services.

     CC-I, CC-II and other entities managed by Charter maintain regional
offices. The regional offices perform certain operational services. The cost of
these services is allocated based on number of basic customers. Management
considers this allocation to be reasonable for the operations of the
Partnership. For the period from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, the
Partnership expensed $3,009 relating to these services. During 1997 and 1996,
the Partnership expensed $1,992 and $1,294, respectively, relating to these
services.

     The Partnership pays certain acquisition advisory fees to Charter and
Charterhouse for cable television systems acquired. Total acquisition fees paid
to Charter for the period from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, were
$-0-. Total acquisition fees paid to Charter in 1997 and 1996 were $982 and
$1,738, respectively. Total acquisition fees paid to Charterhouse for the period
from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, were $-0-. Total acquisition
fees paid to Charterhouse in 1997 and 1996 were $982 and $1,738, respectively.

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                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     During 1997, the ownership of CharterComm Holdings changed as a result of
CharterComm Holdings receiving a $25,000 cash contribution from an institutional
investor, a $3,000 cash contribution from Charterhouse and a $2,000 cash
contribution from Charter, as well as the transfer of assets and liabilities of
a cable television system through a series of transactions initiated by Charter
and Charterhouse. Costs of $200 were incurred in connection with the cash
contributions. These contributions were contributed to Southeast Holdings which,
in turn, contributed them to Southeast.

13.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

  LEASES

     The Partnership leases certain facilities and equipment under noncancelable
operating leases. Lease and rental costs charged to expense for the period from
January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, was $642. Rent expense incurred
under leases during 1997 and 1996 was $615 and $522, respectively.

     The Partnership also rents utility poles in its operations. Generally, pole
rentals are cancelable on short notice, but the Partnership anticipates that
such rentals will recur. Rent expense incurred for pole rental attachments for
the period from January 1, 1998, through December 23, 1998, was $3,261. Rent
expense incurred for pole attachments during 1997 and 1996 was $2,930 and
$2,092, respectively.

  LITIGATION

     The Partnership is a party to lawsuits that arose in the ordinary course of
conducting its business. In the opinion of management, after consulting with
legal counsel, the outcome of these lawsuits will not have a material adverse
effect on the Partnership's consolidated financial position or results of
operations.

  REGULATION IN THE CABLE TELEVISION INDUSTRY

     The cable television industry is subject to extensive regulation at the
federal, local and, in some instances, state levels. The Cable Communications
Policy Act of 1984 (the "1984 Cable Act"), the Cable Television Consumer
Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (the "1992 Cable Act" and together with
the 1984 Cable Act, the "Cable Acts"), and the Telecommunications Act of 1996
(the "1996 Telecom Act"), establish a national policy to guide the development
and regulation of cable television systems. The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) has principal responsibility for implementing the policies of
the Cable Acts. Many aspects of such regulation are currently the subject of
judicial proceedings and administrative or legislative proposals. Legislation
and regulations continue to change, and the Company cannot predict the impact of
future developments on the cable television industry.

     The 1992 Cable Act and the FCC's rules implementing that act generally have
increased the administrative and operational expenses of cable television
systems and have resulted in additional regulatory oversight by the FCC and
local or state franchise authorities. The Cable Acts and the corresponding FCC
regulations have established rate regulations.

     The 1992 Cable Act permits certified local franchising authorities to order
refunds of basic service tier rates paid in the previous twelve-month period
determined to be in excess of the

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                           CHARTERCOMM HOLDINGS, L.P.
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

maximum permitted rates. As of December 23, 1998, the amount returned by the
Company has been insignificant. The Company may be required to refund additional
amounts in the future.

     The Company believes that it has complied in all material respects with the
provisions of the 1992 Cable Act, including the rate setting provisions
promulgated by the FCC. However, in jurisdictions that have chosen not to
certify, refunds covering the previous twelve-month period may be ordered upon
certification if the Company is unable to justify its basic rates. The Company
is unable to estimate at this time the amount of refunds, if any, that may be
payable by the Company in the event certain of its rates are successfully
challenged by franchising authorities or found to be unreasonable by the FCC.
The Company does not believe that the amount of any such refunds would have a
material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of
the Company.

     The 1996 Telecom Act, among other things, immediately deregulated the rates
for certain small cable operators and in certain limited circumstances rates on
the basic service tier, and as of March 31, 1999, deregulates rates on the cable
programming service tier (CPST). The FCC is currently developing permanent
regulations to implement the rate deregulation provisions of the 1996 Telecom
Act. The Company cannot predict the ultimate effect of the 1996 Telecom Act on
the Company's financial position or results of operations.

     The FCC may further restrict the ability of cable television operators to
implement rate increases or the United States Congress may enact legislation
that could delay or suspend the scheduled March 1999 termination of CPST rate
regulation. This continued rate regulation, if adopted, could limit the rates
charged by the Company.

     A number of states subject cable television systems to the jurisdiction of
centralized state governmental agencies, some of which impose regulation of a
character similar to that of a public utility. State governmental agencies are
required to follow FCC rules when prescribing rate regulation, and thus, state
regulation of cable television rates is not allowed to be more restrictive than
the federal or local regulation.

14.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS:

     The Partnership's employees may participate in Charter Communications, Inc.
401(k) Plan (the "401(k) Plan"). Employees that qualify for participation can
contribute up to 15% of their salary, on a before tax basis, subject to a
maximum contribution limit as determined by the Internal Revenue Service. The
Partnership contributes an amount equal to 50% of the first 5% of contributions
by each employee. For the period from January 1, 1998, through December 23,
1998, the Partnership contributed $305. During 1997 and 1996, the Partnership
contributed $262 and $149, respectively.

     Certain Partnership employees participate in the 1996 Charter
Communications/ Charterhouse Group Appreciation Rights Plan (the "Appreciation
Rights Plan"). The Appreciation Rights Plan covers certain key employees and
consultants within the group of companies and partnerships controlled by
Charterhouse and managed by Charter. The Plan permits the granting of up to
1,000,000 units, of which 925,000 were outstanding at December 31, 1997. Unless
otherwise provided in a particular instance, units vest at a rate of 20% per
annum. The Plan entitles participants to receive payment of the appreciated unit
value for vested units, upon the occurrence of certain events specified in the
Plan (i.e. change in control, employee termination). The units do not represent
a right to an equity interest in CharterComm Holdings.

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                           CHARTERCOMM HOLDINGS, L.P.
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

Compensation expense is based on the appreciated unit value and is amortized
over the vesting period.

     As a result of the acquisition of Charter and the Partnership, the Plan was
terminated, all outstanding units became 100% vested and all amounts were paid
by Charter in 1999. For the period from January 1, 1998, through December 23,
1998, the Partnership recorded $4,920 of expense, included in management fees,
and a contribution from Charter related to the Appreciation Rights Plan.

15.  ACCOUNTING STANDARD NOT YET IMPLEMENTED:

     In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board adopted SFAS No.
133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS No.
133 establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that every
derivative instrument (including certain derivative instruments embedded in
other contracts) be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or
liability measured at its fair value and that changes in the derivative's fair
value be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting
criteria are met. Special accounting for qualifying hedges allows a derivative's
gains and losses to offset related results on the hedged item in the income
statement, and requires that a company must formally document, designate and
assess the effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting. SFAS No.
133 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. The Partnership
has not yet quantified the impacts of adopting SFAS No. 133 on its consolidated
financial statements nor has it determined the timing or method of its adoption
of SFAS No. 133. However, SFAS No. 133 could increase volatility in earnings
(loss).

16.  SUBSEQUENT EVENT:

     Subsequent to December 31, 1998, CharterComm Holdings, L.P. and all of its
subsidiaries converted to limited liability companies and are now known as
CharterComm Holdings LLC and subsidiaries.

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                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To Greater Media, Inc.:

     We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Greater Media
Cablevision Systems (see Note 1) (collectively, the "Combined Systems") included
in Greater Media, Inc., as of September 30, 1998 and 1997, and the related
combined statements of income, changes in net assets, and cash flows for each of
the three years in the period ended September 30, 1998. These combined financial
statements are the responsibility of management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these combined financial statements based on our audits.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the combined financial position of the
Combined Systems, as of September 30, 1998 and 1997, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
September 30, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/  ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Roseland, New Jersey
March 2, 1999

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                 GREATER MEDIA CABLEVISION SYSTEMS (SEE NOTE 1)

                            COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                              ------------------
                                                               1998       1997
                                                               ----       ----
<S>                                                           <C>        <C>
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents.................................  $ 4,080    $ 3,680
  Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts
     of $308 (unaudited), $244 and $337)....................    2,755      2,739
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets.................    2,746      1,949
                                                              -------    -------
          Total current assets..............................    9,581      8,368
Property and equipment, net.................................   54,468     41,971
Intangible assets, net......................................    2,690      1,647
Other assets................................................       77        103
                                                              -------    -------
          Total assets......................................  $66,816    $52,089
                                                              =======    =======

Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses.....................  $ 7,125    $ 5,299
  Customers' prepayments and deferred installation
     revenue................................................    1,910      1,815
                                                              -------    -------
          Total current liabilities.........................    9,035      7,114
Other long-term liabilities.................................    3,650      3,920
Net assets..................................................   54,131     41,055
                                                              -------    -------
          Total liabilities and net assets..................  $66,816    $52,089
                                                              =======    =======
</TABLE>

     The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined balance
sheets.
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                 GREATER MEDIA CABLEVISION SYSTEMS (SEE NOTE 1)

                         COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                               JUNE 30,         YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                          ------------------   ---------------------------
                                           1999       1998      1998      1997      1996
                                           ----       ----      ----      ----      ----
                                             (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                       <C>        <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
NET REVENUES............................  $62,469    $57,536   $77,127   $73,436   $66,816
                                          -------    -------   -------   -------   -------
OPERATING EXPENSES:
  Operating expenses....................   26,248     24,262    32,665    31,115    29,460
  General and administrative............    9,150      8,282    10,869    11,211    10,321
  Corporate charges.....................    3,175      2,898     3,888     3,696     3,365
  Depreciation and amortization.........    7,398      5,717     8,183     7,368     7,353
                                          -------    -------   -------   -------   -------
                                           45,971     41,159    55,605    53,390    50,499
                                          -------    -------   -------   -------   -------
     Income from operations.............   16,498     16,377    21,522    20,046    16,317
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
Interest expense, net...................     (705)      (308)     (504)     (307)     (764)
Other...................................     (365)        34      (532)     (957)     (366)
                                          -------    -------   -------   -------   -------
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION IN LIEU OF
  INCOME TAXES..........................   15,428     16,103    20,486    18,782    15,187
Provision in lieu of income taxes (Note
  6)....................................    6,646      6,247     8,008     7,964     5,987
                                          -------    -------   -------   -------   -------
Net income..............................  $ 8,782    $ 9,856   $12,478   $10,818   $ 9,200
                                          =======    =======   =======   =======   =======
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined statements.
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                 GREATER MEDIA CABLEVISION SYSTEMS (SEE NOTE 1)

                  COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               TOTAL
                                                               -----
<S>                                                           <C>
Balance, September 30, 1995.................................  $ 42,185
  Net income................................................     9,200
  Provision in lieu of income taxes.........................     5,987
  Net payments to affiliates................................   (17,038)
                                                              --------
Balance, September 30, 1996.................................    40,334
  Net income................................................    10,818
  Provision in lieu of income taxes.........................     7,964
  Net payments to affiliates................................   (18,061)
                                                              --------
Balance, September 30, 1997.................................    41,055
  Net income................................................    12,478
  Provision in lieu of income taxes.........................     8,008
  Net payments to affiliates................................    (7,410)
                                                              --------
Balance, September 30, 1998.................................  $ 54,131
                                                              ========
</TABLE>


     The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined statements.
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                 GREATER MEDIA CABLEVISION SYSTEMS (SEE NOTE 1)

                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 NINE MONTHS
                                                    ENDED
                                                  JUNE 30,           YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                             -------------------   ----------------------------
                                               1999       1998      1998      1997       1996
                                               ----       ----      ----      ----       ----
                                                 (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                          <C>        <C>        <C>       <C>       <C>
Net income.................................  $  8,782   $  9,856   $12,478   $10,818   $  9,200
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
  cash provided by operating activities:
  Provision in lieu of income taxes........     6,646      6,247     8,008     7,964      5,987
  Depreciation and amortization............     7,398      5,717     8,183     7,368      7,353
  (Gain) loss on sale of fixed assets......       465        171       300       715        274
Changes in assets and liabilities:
  Accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and
     other assets..........................    (1,431)    (4,045)     (813)   (1,115)      (498)
  Other assets.............................        10         31        24       (30)       (11)
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses....      (178)       144     1,825      (440)    (1,900)
  Customers' prepayments and deferred
     installation revenue..................       242         (7)       96       367         94
  Customers' deposits and deferred
     revenue...............................       (24)      (174)     (270)      (69)       466
                                             --------   --------   -------   -------   --------

Net cash provided by operating
  activities...............................    21,910     17,940    29,831    25,578     20,965
                                             --------   --------   -------   -------   --------
Cash flow from investing activities:
Capital expenditures.......................   (13,797)   (15,700)  (21,049)   (7,587)    (5,122)
Proceeds from disposition of property and
  equipment................................        --        250        72        --        128
Purchase of licenses.......................      (512)       (49)   (1,044)      (99)        --
                                             --------   --------   -------   -------   --------
Net cash used in investing activities......   (14,309)   (15,499)  (22,021)   (7,686)    (4,994)
                                             --------   --------   -------   -------   --------
Cash flow from financing activities:

Net payments to affiliates.................       (34)    (3,941)   (7,410)  (18,061)   (17,038)
                                             --------   --------   -------   -------   --------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
  equivalents..............................     7,567     (1,500)      400      (169)    (1,067)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of
  year.....................................     4,080      3,680     3,680     3,849      4,916
                                             --------   --------   -------   -------   --------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year.....  $ 11,647   $  2,180   $ 4,080   $ 3,680   $  3,849
                                             ========   ========   =======   =======   ========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow
  information:
  Non-affiliate interest paid during the
     year..................................  $    264   $     42   $   296   $   155   $    447
                                             ========   ========   =======   =======   ========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined statements.
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                       GREATER MEDIA CABLEVISION SYSTEMS

                     NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

  ORGANIZATION, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND OPERATIONS

     Greater Media Cablevision Systems is the owner and operator of the
following Massachusetts-based cable television systems: Auburn, Boylston,
Chicopee, Dudley, East Longmeadow, Easthampton, Grafton, Hampden, Holden,
Leicester, Ludlow, Millbury, Northborough, Northbridge, Oxford, Paxton,
Southampton, Southborough, Southbridge, Spencer, Sturbridge, Upton, Webster,
West Boylston, West Brookfield, Westborough, Wilbraham and Worcester ("the
Combined Systems"). The Combined Systems are wholly-owned by Greater Media
Cablevision, Inc. ("the Company"). The combined financial statements do not
include the accounts of Greater Philadelphia Cablevision, Inc. or Greater
Philadelphia Cablevision Limited Partnership (the "Philadelphia System"), which
are also wholly-owned by the Company. The Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Greater Media, Inc. ("the Parent"). In February 1999, the Parent and the
Company entered into an agreement ("Sales Agreement") to sell the net assets of
the Company including the Combined Systems but excluding the Philadelphia
Systems to Charter Communications Holdings, LLC.

     Significant intercompany accounts and transactions between the Combined
Systems have been eliminated in the combined financial statements. Significant
accounts and transactions with the Parent and other affiliates are disclosed as
related party transactions (See Note 7).

     The Combined Systems primarily provide cable television services to
subscribers in central and western Massachusetts.

  CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

     Maintenance and repair costs are expensed when incurred. For financial
reporting purposes, depreciation is provided on the straight-line method based
on the following estimated useful lives:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                       CLASSIFICATION                           YEARS
                       --------------                           -----
<S>                                                             <C>
Land improvements...........................................       20
Buildings...................................................    15-40
Furniture, fixtures and equipment...........................     3-15
Trunk and distribution systems..............................     7-12
</TABLE>

  INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     Intangible assets consist primarily of goodwill amortized over forty years
and costs incurred in obtaining and renewing cable franchises which are
amortized over the life of the respective franchise agreements.

  REVENUES

     Cable revenues from basic and premium services are recognized when the
related services are provided.

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                       GREATER MEDIA CABLEVISION SYSTEMS

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

  USE OF ESTIMATES

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.

  QUARTERLY RESULTS

     The financial statements included herein as of December 31, 1998 and for
the three months ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 have been prepared by the
Company without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments have been
made which are of a normal recurring nature necessary to present fairly the
Combined Systems' financial position as of December 31, 1998 and the results of
operations, changes in net assets and cash flows for the three months ended
December 31, 1998 and 1997. Certain information and footnote disclosures have
been condensed or omitted for these periods. The results for interim periods are
not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year.

2.  PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

     Prepaid and other current assets consist of the following at September 30:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            1998      1997
                                                            ----      ----
<S>                                                        <C>       <C>
Franchise grant..........................................  $1,445    $  604
Corporate business tax...................................   1,015       882
Other....................................................     286       463
                                                           ------    ------
Prepaid expenses and other current assets................  $2,746    $1,949
                                                           ======    ======
</TABLE>

3.  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

     Property and equipment consist of the following at September 30:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         1998        1997
                                                         ----        ----
<S>                                                    <C>         <C>
Land and land improvements...........................  $  1,229    $  1,134
Buildings............................................     4,521       4,521
Furniture, fixtures and equipment....................     5,503       4,822
Trunk and distribution systems.......................   109,253      97,042
Construction in progress.............................     9,026       4,450
                                                       --------    --------
                                                        129,532     111,969
Accumulated depreciation.............................   (75,064)    (69,998)
                                                       --------    --------
Property and equipment, net..........................  $ 54,468    $ 41,971
                                                       ========    ========
</TABLE>

     Depreciation expense for the years ended September 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996
was $8,081, $7,337, and $7,314, respectively. Construction in progress results
primarily from costs to upgrade the systems to fiber optic technologies in the
areas served by the Combined Systems.

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                       GREATER MEDIA CABLEVISION SYSTEMS

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

4.  INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     Intangible assets consist of the following at September 30:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            1998      1997
                                                            ----      ----
<S>                                                        <C>       <C>
Franchise agreements.....................................  $3,230    $2,883
Customer lists...........................................   1,751     1,751
Organization expenses....................................     146       146
Goodwill.................................................   2,260     1,510
Covenant not to compete..................................      40        40
                                                           ------    ------
                                                            7,427     6,330
Accumulated amortization.................................   4,737     4,683
                                                           ------    ------
Intangible assets, net...................................  $2,690    $1,647
                                                           ======    ======
</TABLE>

     Amortization expense for the years ended September 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996
was $102, $31 and $39, respectively.

5.  ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

     Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following at September
30:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            1998      1997
                                                            ----      ----
<S>                                                        <C>       <C>
Accounts payable.........................................  $4,733    $3,544
Rate refund liability....................................     923       481
Programming expenses.....................................     586       557
Other....................................................     883       717
                                                           ------    ------
                                                           $7,125    $5,299
                                                           ======    ======
</TABLE>

6.  INCOME TAXES

     The Combined Systems are included in the consolidated federal income tax
return of the Parent. However, the Parent is responsible for tax payments
applicable to the Combined Systems. The combined financial statements reflect a
provision in lieu of income taxes as if the combined systems were filing on a
separate company basis. Accordingly, the Combined Systems have included the
provision in lieu of income taxes as a component of net assets for all periods
presented.

     The provision in lieu of income taxes approximates the amount of tax
computed using U.S. statutory rates, after reflecting state income tax expense
of $2,053, $1,924 and $1,486, for 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.

     As the Sales Agreement represents a sale of assets, Charter Communications
Holdings, LLC will have new tax basis in the Combined Systems' assets and
liabilities acquired.

7.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

     The Company and each of its subsidiaries are guarantors of the Parent
Company's debt.

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                       GREATER MEDIA CABLEVISION SYSTEMS

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     The combined statements include the charge for certain corporate expenses
incurred by the Parent on behalf of the Combined Systems. Such charges amounted
to $3,888, $3,696, and $3,365 for the three years ended September 30, 1998, 1997
and 1996. Management believes that these costs are reasonable and reflect costs
of doing business that the Combined Systems would have incurred on a stand-alone
basis.

     The Combined Systems charge an affiliate interest on certain balances,
aggregating $15,000 per year, at an annual rate of 12%. Interest income on such
balances amounted to $1,800 for each of the three years in the period ended
September 30, 1998. In addition, the Combined Systems are required to pay the
Parent interest on certain balances, at an annual rate of 12%. Interest expense
on such balances amounted to $2,340 for each of these years in the period ended
September 30, 1998, all which were due during the periods presented. The amounts
described above and certain non-interest bearing amounts due affiliates are
included in Net Assets in the Combined Systems balance sheet. As a result of the
Sales Agreement, such amounts will be assumed by the Parent. The interest income
and expense have been netted in the accompanying statement of operations.

8.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

  401(k) PLAN

     The Combined Systems' employees participate in the Greater Media, Inc.
401(k) Plan (the "401(k) Plan"). Employees that qualify for participation can
contribute up to 12% of their salary, on a before tax basis, subject to a
maximum contribution limit as determined by the Internal Revenue Service. The
Parent contributes an amount equal to 50% of the participant's contribution,
limited to the lessor of 3% of the participant's compensation or $1 per year.

     The Combined Systems expense relating to the 401(k) Plan was $140, $127,
and $96 in 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively.

  PENSION

     Employees of the Combined Systems participate in a pension plan sponsored
by the Parent. The Combined Systems allocable share of the pension expense
amounted to $105, $204 and $217 during the years ended September 30, 1998, 1997
and 1996, respectively. As a result of the Sales Agreement, the Combined
Systems' employees will be fully vested with respect to their plan benefits,
although no additional benefits will accrue to such employees in the future. In
addition, the Parent will be responsible for the allocable pension liability
($838 at September 30, 1998) and will continue to administer the plan on behalf
of the Combined Systems' employees after the sale is consummated.

9.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

  LEASES

     The Company leases certain facilities and equipment under noncancellable
operating leases. Leases and rental costs charged to expense for the years ended
September 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996, was $2,124, $2,133 and $1,636, respectively.
Rent expense incurred under leases for the

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                       GREATER MEDIA CABLEVISION SYSTEMS

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

years ended September 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996, was $678, $665 and $660,
respectively. Future minimum lease payments are as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                      <C>
1999.................................................    $  690
2000.................................................       618
2001.................................................       524
2002.................................................       402
2003.................................................       396
Thereafter...........................................     3,267
</TABLE>

     The Company also rents utility poles in its operations. Generally, pole
rentals are cancelable on short notice, but the Company anticipates that such
rentals will recur. Rent expense incurred for pole rental attachments for the
years ended September 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996, was $1,008, $840 and $578,
respectively.

  LITIGATION

     The Company is party to lawsuits that arise in the ordinary course of
conducting its business. In the opinion of management, after consulting with
legal counsel, the outcome of these lawsuits will not have a material adverse
effect on the Company's combined financial position or results of operations.

  REGULATION IN THE CABLE TELEVISION INDUSTRY

     The cable television industry is subject to extensive regulation at the
federal, local and, in some instances, state levels. The Cable Communications
Policy Act of 1984 (the "1984 Cable Act"), the Cable Television Consumer
Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (the "1992 Cable Act" and together with
the 1984 Cable Act, the "Cable Acts"), and the Telecommunications Act of 1996
(the "1996 Telecom Act"), establish a national policy to guide the development
and regulation of cable television systems. The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) has principal responsibility for implementing the policies of
the Cable Acts. Many aspects of such regulation are currently the subject of
judicial proceedings and administrative or legislative proposals. Legislation
and regulations continue to change, and the Company cannot predict the impact of
future developments on the cable television industry.

     The 1992 Cable Act and the FCC's rules implementing that act generally have
increased the administrative and operational expenses of cable television
systems and have resulted in additional regulatory oversight by the FCC and
local or state franchise authorities. The Cable Acts and the corresponding FCC
regulations have established rate regulations.

     The 1992 Cable Act permits certified local franchising authorities to order
refunds of basic service tier rates paid in the previous twelve-month period
determined to be in excess of the maximum permitted rates. The Company may be
required to refund additional amounts in the future.

     The Combined Systems believe that they have complied in all material
respects with the provisions of the 1992 Cable Act, including the rate setting
provisions promulgated by the FCC. However, in jurisdictions that have chosen
not to certify, refunds covering the previous twelve-month period may be ordered
upon certification if a company is unable to justify its basic rates. The
Combined Systems are unable to estimate at this time the amount of refunds, if
any, that may be payable by the Combined Systems in the event certain of its
rates are successfully

                                      F-106
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                       GREATER MEDIA CABLEVISION SYSTEMS

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

challenged by franchising authorities or found to be unreasonable by the FCC.
The Combined Systems do not believe that the amount of any such refunds would
have a material adverse effect on their financial position or results of
operations.

     The 1996 Telecom Act, among other things, immediately deregulated the rates
for certain small cable operators and in certain limited circumstances rates on
the basic service tier, and as of March 31, 1999, deregulates rates on the cable
programming service tier (CPST). The FCC is currently developing permanent
regulations to implement the rate deregulation provisions of the 1996 Telecom
Act. The Combined Systems cannot predict the ultimate effect of the 1996 Telecom
Act on their financial position or results of operations.

     The FCC may further restrict the ability of cable television operators to
implement rate increases or the United States Congress may enact legislation
that could delay or suspend the scheduled March 1999 termination of CPST rate
regulation. This continued rate regulation, if adopted, could limit the rates
charged by the Combined Systems.

     A number of states subject cable television systems to the jurisdiction of
centralized state governmental agencies, some of which impose regulation of a
character similar to that of a public utility. State governmental agencies are
required to follow FCC rules when prescribing rate regulation, and thus, state
regulation of cable television rates is not allowed to be more restrictive than
the federal or local regulation. The Combined Systems are subject to state
regulation in Massachusetts.

10.  SUBSEQUENT EVENT (UNAUDITED)

     On June 30, 1999, Charter Communications Entertainment I, LLC, an indirect
subsidiary of Charter Communications Holdings Company, LLC purchased the
Combined Systems for an aggregate purchase price of $500 million plus a working
capital adjustment. Effective with this change of ownership, the Combined
Systems will be managed by Charter Investment, Inc.

                                      F-107
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                         REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

To the Board of Directors of
  Renaissance Media Group LLC

     We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Renaissance
Media Group LLC as of December 31, 1998 and the related consolidated statements
of operations, changes in members' equity, and cash flows for the year ended
December 31, 1998. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audit.

     We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Renaissance
Media Group LLC at December 31, 1998, and the consolidated results of its
operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.

                                          /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

New York, New York
February 22, 1999
except for Note 11, as to which
the date is February 24, 1999

                                      F-108
<PAGE>   354

                          RENAISSANCE MEDIA GROUP LLC
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                            AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
                                 ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents...................................    $  8,482
Accounts receivable -- trade (less allowance for doubtful
  accounts of $92)..........................................         726
Accounts receivable -- other................................         584
Prepaid expenses and other assets...........................         340
Escrow deposit..............................................         150
Investment in cable television systems:
  Property, plant and equipment.............................      71,246
  Less: Accumulated depreciation............................      (7,294)
                                                                --------
                                                                  63,952
                                                                --------
  Cable television franchises...............................     236,489
  Less: Accumulated amortization............................     (11,473)
                                                                --------
                                                                 225,016
                                                                --------
  Intangible assets.........................................      17,559
  Less: Accumulated amortization............................      (1,059)
                                                                --------
                                                                  16,500
                                                                --------
       Total investment in cable television systems.........     305,468
                                                                --------
          Total assets......................................    $315,750
                                                                ========

                    LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY

Accounts payable............................................    $  2,042
Accrued expenses(a).........................................       6,670
Subscriber advance payments and deposits....................         608
Deferred marketing support..................................         800
Advances from Holdings......................................         135
Debt........................................................     209,874
                                                                --------
          Total Liabilities.................................     220,129
                                                                --------

Members' Equity:
Paid in capital.............................................     108,600
Accumulated deficit.........................................     (12,979)
                                                                --------
       Total members' equity................................      95,621
                                                                --------
          Total liabilities and members' equity.............    $315,750
                                                                ========
</TABLE>

- ---------------
(a) includes accrued costs from transactions with affiliated companies of $921.

                See accompanying notes to financial statements.
                                      F-109
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                          RENAISSANCE MEDIA GROUP LLC

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
REVENUES....................................................    $ 41,524
                                                                --------
COSTS & EXPENSES
  Service Costs(a)..........................................      13,326
  Selling, General & Administrative.........................       7,711
  Depreciation & Amortization...............................      19,107
                                                                --------
     Operating Income.......................................       1,380
     Interest Income........................................         158
     Interest (Expense) (b).................................     (14,358)
                                                                --------
     (Loss) Before Provision for Taxes......................     (12,820)
     Provision for Taxes....................................         135
                                                                --------
     Net (Loss).............................................    $(12,955)
                                                                ========
</TABLE>

- ---------------
(a) includes costs from transactions with affiliated companies of $7,523.

(b) includes $676 of amortization of deferred financing costs.

                See accompanying notes to financial statements.
                                      F-110
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                          RENAISSANCE MEDIA GROUP LLC

              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS' EQUITY
                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            PAID                      TOTAL
                                                             IN       ACCUMULATED    MEMBER'S
                                                          CAPITAL      (DEFICIT)      EQUITY
                                                          -------     -----------    --------
<S>                                                       <C>         <C>            <C>
Contributed Members' Equity -- Renaissance Media
  Holdings LLC and Renaissance Media LLC................  $ 15,000     $    (24)     $14,976
Additional capital contributions........................    93,600           --       93,600
Net (Loss)..............................................        --      (12,955)     (12,955)
                                                          --------     --------      -------
Balance December 31, 1998...............................  $108,600     $(12,979)     $95,621
                                                          ========     ========      =======
</TABLE>

                See accompanying notes to financial statements.
                                      F-111
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                          RENAISSANCE MEDIA GROUP LLC

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net (loss)..................................................    $(12,955)
Adjustments to non-cash and non-operating items:
  Depreciation and amortization.............................      19,107
  Accretion on Senior Discount Notes........................       7,363
  Other non-cash charges....................................         730
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
     Accounts receivable -- trade, net......................        (726)
     Accounts receivable -- other...........................        (584)
     Prepaid expenses and other assets......................        (338)
     Accounts payable.......................................       2,031
     Accrued expenses.......................................       6,660
     Subscriber advance payments and deposits...............         608
     Deferred marketing support.............................         800
                                                                --------
Net cash provided by operating activities...................      22,696
                                                                --------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchased cable television systems:
     Property, plant and equipment..........................     (65,580)
     Cable television franchises............................    (235,412)
     Cash paid in excess of identifiable assets.............      (8,608)
  Escrow deposit............................................        (150)
  Capital expenditures......................................      (5,683)
  Cable television franchises...............................      (1,077)
  Other intangible assets...................................        (526)
                                                                --------
Net cash (used in) investing activities.....................    (317,036)
                                                                --------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Debt acquisition costs....................................      (8,323)
  Principal repayments on bank debt.........................      (7,500)
  Advances from Holdings....................................          33
  Proceeds from bank debt...................................     110,000
  Proceeds from 10% Senior Discount Notes...................     100,012
  Capital contributions.....................................     108,600
                                                                --------
Net cash provided by financing activities...................     302,822
                                                                --------
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS...................       8,482
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT DECEMBER 31, 1997..............          --
                                                                --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT DECEMBER 31, 1998..............    $  8,482
                                                                ========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
  INTEREST PAID.............................................    $  4,639
                                                                ========
</TABLE>

                See accompanying notes to financial statements.
                                      F-112
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                          RENAISSANCE MEDIA GROUP LLC
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998
                       (ALL DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

1.  ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     Renaissance Media Group LLC ("Group") was formed on March 13, 1998 by
Renaissance Media Holdings LLC ("Holdings"). Holdings is owned by Morgan Stanley
Capital Partners III, L.P. ("MSCP III"), Morgan Stanley Capital Investors, L.P.
("MSCI"), MSCP III 892 Investors, L.P. ("MSCP Investors" and, collectively, with
its affiliates, MSCP III and MSCI and their respective affiliates, the "Morgan
Stanley Entities"), Time Warner and the Management Investors. On March 20, 1998,
Holdings contributed to Group its membership interests in two wholly-owned
subsidiaries; Renaissance Media (Louisiana) LLC ("Louisiana") and Renaissance
Media (Tennessee) LLC ("Tennessee"), which were formed on January 7, 1998.
Louisiana and Tennessee acquired a 76% interest and 24% interest, respectively,
in Renaissance Media LLC ("Media") from Morgan Stanley Capital Partners III,
Inc. ("MSCP"), on February 13, 1998 through an acquisition of entities under
common control accounted for as if it were a pooling of interests. As a result,
Media became a subsidiary of Group and Holdings. Group and its aforementioned
subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the "Company". On April 9, 1998,
the Company acquired (the "Acquisition") six cable television systems (the
"Systems") from TWI Cable, Inc. ("TWI Cable"), a subsidiary of Time Warner Inc.
("Time Warner"). See Note 3. Prior to this Acquisition, the Company had no
operations other than start-up related activities.

2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

     NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

     During fiscal 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB")
issued Statement No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities" ("FAS 133").

     FAS 133 provides a comprehensive and consistent standard for the
recognition and measurement of derivatives and hedging activities. The Company
will adopt FAS 133 as of January 1, 2000. The impact of the adoption on the
Company's consolidated financial statements is not expected to be material.

     PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

     The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts
of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Significant intercompany
accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

     CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

     A significant portion of the customer base is concentrated within the local
geographical area of each of the individual cable television systems. The
Company generally extends credit to customers and the ultimate collection of
accounts receivable could be affected by the local economy. Management performs
continuous credit evaluations of its customers and may require cash in advance
or other special arrangements from certain customers. Management does not
believe that there is any significant credit risk which could have a material
effect on the Company's financial condition.

     REVENUE AND COSTS

     Subscriber fees are recorded as revenue in the period the related services
are provided and advertising revenues are recognized in the period the related
advertisements are exhibited.

                                      F-113
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                          RENAISSANCE MEDIA GROUP LLC
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998
                       (ALL DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

Rights to exhibit programming are purchased from various cable networks. The
costs of such rights are generally expensed as the related services are made
available to subscribers.

     ADVERTISING COSTS

     Advertising costs are expensed upon the first exhibition of the related
advertisements. Advertising expense amounted to $491 in 1998.

     CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     Cash and cash equivalents include cash and investments in short-term,
highly liquid securities, which have maturities when purchased of three months
or less.

     PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     Property, plant and equipment is recorded at purchased and capitalized
cost. Capitalized internal costs principally, consist of employee costs and
interest on funds borrowed during construction. Capitalized labor, materials and
associated overhead amounted to approximately $1,429 in 1998. Replacements,
renewals and improvements to installed cable plant are capitalized. Maintenance
and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation expense for the
year ended December 31, 1998 amounted to $7,314. Property, plant and equipment
is depreciated using the straight-line method over the following estimated
service lives:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
Buildings and leasehold improvements........................    5 - 30 years
Cable systems, equipment and subscriber devices.............    5 - 30 years
Transportation equipment....................................    3 -  5 years
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment....................    5 - 10 years
</TABLE>

     Property, plant and equipment at December 31, 1998 consisted of:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
  Land......................................................    $   432
  Buildings and leasehold improvements......................      1,347
  Cable systems, equipment and subscriber devices...........     62,740
  Transportation equipment..................................      2,181
  Furniture, Fixtures and office equipment..................        904
  Construction in progress..................................      3,642
                                                                -------
                                                                 71,246
Less: accumulated depreciation..............................     (7,294)
                                                                -------
          Total.............................................    $63,952
                                                                =======
</TABLE>

                                      F-114
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                          RENAISSANCE MEDIA GROUP LLC
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998
                       (ALL DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

     CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISES AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     Cable television franchise costs include the assigned fair value, at the
date of acquisition, of the franchises from purchased cable television systems.
Intangible assets include goodwill, deferred financing and other intangible
assets. Cable television franchises and intangible assets are amortized using
the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
Cable television franchises.................................        15 years
Goodwill....................................................        25 years
Deferred financing and other intangible assets..............    2 - 10 years
</TABLE>

     Intangible assets at December 31, 1998 consisted of:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
Goodwill....................................................    $ 8,608
Deferred Financing Costs....................................      8,323
Other intangible assets.....................................        628
                                                                -------
                                                                 17,559
Less: accumulated amortization..............................     (1,059)
                                                                -------
          Total.............................................    $16,500
                                                                =======
</TABLE>

     The Company periodically reviews the carrying value of its long-lived
assets, including property, plant and equipment, cable television franchises and
intangible assets, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying value may not be recoverable. To the extent the estimated future cash
inflows attributable to the asset, less estimated future cash outflows, is less
than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized to the extent that
the carrying value of such asset is greater than its fair value.

     ESTIMATES USED IN FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

3.  ACQUISITIONS

     TWI CABLE

     On April 9, 1998, the Company acquired six cable television systems from
TWI Cable. The systems are clustered in southern Louisiana, western Mississippi
and western Tennessee. This Acquisition represented the first acquisition by the
Company. The purchase price for the systems was $309,500 which was paid as
follows: TWI Cable received $300,000 in cash, inclusive of an escrow deposit of
$15,000, and a $9,500 (9,500 units) equity interest in Renaissance Media
Holdings LLC, the parent company of Group. In addition to the purchase price,
the Company incurred approximately $1,385 in transaction costs, exclusive of
financing costs.

     The Acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method and,
accordingly, results of operations are reported from the date of the Acquisition
(April 9, 1998). The excess of the

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                          RENAISSANCE MEDIA GROUP LLC
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998
                       (ALL DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

purchase price over the estimated fair value of the tangible assets acquired has
been allocated to cable television franchises and goodwill in the amount of
$235,387 and $8,608, respectively.

     DEFFNER CABLE

     On August 31, 1998, the Company acquired the assets of Deffner Cable, a
cable television company located in Gadsden, Tennessee. The purchase price was
$100 and was accounted for using the purchase method. The allocation of the
purchase price is subject to change, although management does not believe that
any material adjustment to such allocation is expected.

     BAYOU VISION, INC.

     On February 3, 1999, Media acquired the cable television assets of Bayou
Vision, Inc. and Gulf South Cable, Inc. serving approximately 1,950 subscribers
in the Villages of Estherwood, Morse and Mermentau and Acadia and Livingston
Parish, Louisiana. The cash purchase price was approximately $2,700 and was paid
out of available Company funds.

     Unaudited Pro Forma summarized results of operations for the Company for
the year ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, assuming the Acquisition, Notes (as
hereinafter defined) offering and Credit Agreement (as hereinafter defined) had
been consummated on January 1, 1998 and 1997, are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
                                                              ----------------------
                                                                1997         1998
                                                                ----         ----
<S>                                                           <C>          <C>
Revenues....................................................  $ 50,987     $ 56,745
Expenses....................................................    53,022       55,210
                                                              --------     --------
Operating (loss) income.....................................    (2,035)       1,535
Interest expense and other expenses.........................   (19,740)     (19,699)
                                                              --------     --------
Net (Loss)..................................................  $(21,775)    $(18,164)
                                                              ========     ========
</TABLE>

4.  DEBT

     As of December 31, 1998, debt consisted of:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
10.00% Senior Discount Notes at Accreted Value(a)...........    $107,374
Credit Agreement(b).........................................     102,500
                                                                --------
                                                                $209,874
                                                                ========
</TABLE>

     (a) On April 9, 1998, in connection with the Acquisition described in Note
3, the Company issued $163,175 principal amount at maturity, $100,012 initial
accreted value, of 10.00% senior discount notes due 2008 ("Notes"). The Notes
pay no interest until April 15, 2003. From and after April 15, 2003 the Notes
will bear interest, payable semi-annually in cash, at a rate of 10% per annum on
April 15 and October 15 of each year, commencing October 15, 2003. The Notes are
due on April 15, 2008.

     (b) On April 9, 1998, Renaissance Media entered into a credit agreement
among Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated as Placement Agent, Morgan Stanley
Senior Funding Inc., as Syndication Agent, the Lenders, CIBC Inc., as
Documentation Agent and Bankers Trust Company as Administrative Agent (the
"Credit Agreement"). The aggregate commitments under the Credit

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                          RENAISSANCE MEDIA GROUP LLC
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998
                       (ALL DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

Agreement total $150,000, consisting of a $40,000 revolver, $60,000 Tranche A
Term Loans and $50,000 Tranche B Term Loans (collectively the "Term Loans"). The
revolving credit and term loans are collateralized by a first lien position on
all present and future assets and the member's interest of Media, Louisiana and
Tennessee. The Credit Agreement provides for interest at varying rates based
upon various borrowing options and the attainment of certain financial ratios
and for commitment fees of  1/2% on the unused portion of the revolver. The
effective interest rate, including commitment fees and amortization of related
deferred financing costs and the interest-rate cap, for the year ended December
31, 1998 was 8.82%.

     On April 9, 1998, $110,000 was borrowed under the Credit Agreement's
Tranche A and B Term Loans. On June 23, 1998, $7,500 was repaid resulting in
$102,500 of outstanding Tranche A and B Term Loans as of December 31, 1998.

     As of December 31, 1998, the Company had unrestricted use of the $40,000
revolver. No borrowings had been made by the Company under the revolver through
that date.

     Annual maturities of borrowings under the Credit Agreement for the years
ending December 31 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
1999........................................................    $    776
2000........................................................       1,035
2001........................................................       2,701
2002........................................................       9,506
2003........................................................      11,590
2004........................................................      11,590
Thereafter..................................................      65,302
                                                                --------
                                                                 102,500
Less: Current portion.......................................        (776)
                                                                --------
                                                                $101,724
                                                                ========
</TABLE>

     The Credit Agreement and the Indenture pursuant to which the Notes were
issued contain restrictive covenants on the Company and subsidiaries regarding
additional indebtedness, investment guarantees, loans, acquisitions, dividends
and merger or sale of the subsidiaries and require the maintenance of certain
financial ratios.

     Total interest cost incurred for the year ended December 31, 1998,
including commitment fees and amortization of deferred financing and
interest-rate cap costs was $14,358, net of capitalized interest of $42.

5.  INTEREST RATE-CAP AGREEMENT

     The Company purchases interest-rate cap agreements that are designed to
limit its exposure to increasing interest rates and are designated to its
floating rate debt. The strike price of these agreements exceeds the current
market levels at the time they are entered into. The interest rate indices
specified by the agreements have been and are expected to be highly correlated
with the interest rates the Company incurs on its floating rate debt. Payments
to be received as a result of the specified interest rate index exceeding the
strike price are accrued in other assets and are recognized as a reduction of
interest expense (the accrual accounting method). The cost of these agreements
is included in other assets and amortized to interest expense ratably during

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                          RENAISSANCE MEDIA GROUP LLC
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998
                       (ALL DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

the life of the agreement. Upon termination of an interest-rate cap agreement,
any gain is deferred in other liabilities and amortized over the remaining term
of the original contractual life of the agreement as a reduction of interest
expense.

     On December 1, 1997, the Company purchased an interest-rate cap agreement
from Morgan Stanley Capital Services Inc. The carrying value as of December 31,
1998 was $47. The fair value of the interest-rate cap, which is based upon the
estimated amount that the Company would receive or pay to terminate the cap
agreement as of December 31, 1998, taking into consideration current interest
rates and the credit worthiness of the counterparties, approximates its carrying
value.

     The following table summarizes the interest-rate cap agreement:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NOTIONAL                                        INITIAL
PRINCIPAL             EFFECTIVE   TERMINATION   CONTRACT   FIXED RATE
 AMOUNT      TERM       DATE         DATE         COST     (PAY RATE)
- ---------    ----     ---------   -----------   --------   ----------
<S>         <C>       <C>         <C>           <C>        <C>
$100,000    2 years    12/1/97      12/1/99       $100        7.25%
</TABLE>

6.  TAXES

     For the year ended December 31, 1998, the provision for income taxes has
been calculated on a separate company basis. The components of the provision for
income taxes are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 YEAR ENDED
                                                              DECEMBER 31, 1998
                                                              -----------------
<S>                                                           <C>
Federal:
  Current...................................................        $ --
  Deferred..................................................          --
State:
  Current...................................................         135
  Deferred..................................................          --
                                                                    ----
     Provision for income taxes.............................        $135
                                                                    ====
</TABLE>

     The Company's current state tax liability results from its obligation to
pay franchise tax in Tennessee and Mississippi and tax on capital in New York.

     The Company has a net operating loss ("NOL") carryforward for income tax
purposes which is available to offset future taxable income. This NOL totals
approximately $14,900 and expires in the year 2018. The Company has established
a valuation allowance to offset the entire potential future tax benefit of the
NOL carryforward and, therefore, has recognized no deferred tax asset with
respect to the NOL.

     Louisiana and Tennessee have elected to be treated as corporations for
federal income tax purposes and have not recorded any tax benefit for their
losses as the realization of theses losses by reducing future taxable income in
the carry forward period is uncertain at this time.

7.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

     (a) TRANSACTIONS WITH MORGAN STANLEY ENTITIES

     In connection with the Acquisition, Media entered into the Credit Agreement
with Morgan Stanley Senior Funding Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated
acted as the Placement

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                          RENAISSANCE MEDIA GROUP LLC
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998
                       (ALL DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

Agent for the Notes. In connection with these services the Morgan Stanley
Entities received customary fees and expense reimbursement.

     (b) TRANSACTIONS WITH TIME WARNER AND RELATED PARTIES

     In connection with the Acquisition, Media entered into an agreement with
Time Warner, pursuant to which Time Warner manages the Company's programming in
exchange for providing the Company access to certain Time Warner programming
arrangements.

     (c) Transactions with Management

     Prior to the consummation of the Acquisition described in Note 3, Media
paid fees in 1998 to six senior executives of the Company who are investors in
the Company (the "Management Investors") for services rendered prior to their
employment by Media relating to the Acquisition and the Credit Agreement. These
fees totaled $287 and were recorded as transaction and financing costs.

     (d) DUE TO MANAGEMENT INVESTORS

     Prior to the formation of the Company, the Management Investors advanced
$1,000 to Holdings, which was used primarily for working capital purposes. Upon
formation of the Company, Holdings contributed certain assets and liabilities to
Group and the $1,000 advance from the Management Investors was recorded as paid
in capital.

     (e) TRANSACTIONS WITH BOARD MEMBER

     The Company has utilized the law firm of one of its board members for legal
services for the Acquisition, financing agreements and various ongoing legal
matters. These fees totaled approximately $1,348 for the year ended December 31,
1998.

8.  ACCRUED EXPENSES

     Accrued expenses as of December 31, 1998 consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
Accrued programming costs...................................    $1,986
Accrued interest............................................     1,671
Accrued franchise fees......................................     1,022
Accrued legal and professional fees,........................       254
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits........................       570
Accrued property and sales tax..............................       637
Other accrued expenses......................................       530
                                                                ------
                                                                $6,670
                                                                ======
</TABLE>

9.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

     Effective April 9, 1998, the Company began sponsoring a defined
contribution plan which covers substantially all employees (the "Plan"). The
Plan provides for contributions from eligible employees up to 15% of their
compensation. The Company's contribution to the Plan is limited to 50% of each
eligible employee's contribution up to 10% of his or her compensation. The
Company has the right in any year to set the amount of the Company's
contribution percentage.

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                          RENAISSANCE MEDIA GROUP LLC
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998
                       (ALL DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

Company matching contributions to the Plan for the year ended December 31, 1998
were approximately $97. All participant contributions and earnings are fully
vested upon contribution and company contributions and earnings vest 20% per
year of employment with the Company, becoming fully vested after five years.

10.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     (a) LEASES

     The Company had rental expense under various lease and rental agreements
primarily for offices, tower sites and warehouses of approximately $125 in 1998.
In addition, the Company rents utility poles in its operations generally under
short term arrangements, but the Company expects these arrangements to recur.
Total rent expense for utility poles was approximately $620 in 1998. Future
minimum annual rental payments under noncancellable leases are as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                    <C>
1999...............................................    $162
2000...............................................      38
2001...............................................      24
2002...............................................      20
2003 and thereafter................................      66
                                                       ----
     Total.........................................    $310
                                                       ====
</TABLE>

     (b) EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS

     Media has entered into employment agreements with six senior executives who
are also investors in Holdings. Under the conditions of five of the agreements
the employment term is five years, expiring in April 2003 and requires Media to
continue salary payments (including any bonus) through the term if the
executive's employment is terminated by Media without cause, as defined in the
employment agreement. Media's obligations under the employment agreements may be
reduced in certain situations based on actual operating performance relative to
the business plan, death or disability or by actions of the other senior
executives.

     The employment agreement for one senior executive has a term of one year
and may be renewed annually. This agreement has been renewed through April 8,
2000.

     (c) OTHER AGREEMENTS

     In exchange for certain flexibility in establishing cable rate pricing
structures for regulated services that went into effect on January 1, 1996, Time
Warner agreed with the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") to invest in
certain upgrades to its cable infrastructure (consisting primarily of materials
and labor in connection with the plant upgrades up to 750 megahertz) by 1999
(approximately $23 million). This agreement with the FCC has been assumed by the
Company as part of the Acquisition.

11.  SUBSEQUENT EVENT

     On February 23, 1999, Holdings entered into an agreement with Charter
Communications, LLC and Charter Communications, Inc., to sell 100% of its
members' equity in the Company for approximately $459,000, subject to certain
closing conditions. This transaction is expected to close during the third
quarter of 1999.

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                          RENAISSANCE MEDIA GROUP LLC
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998
                       (ALL DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

12.  YEAR 2000 ISSUES (UNAUDITED)

     The Company relies on computer systems, related software applications and
other control devices in operating and monitoring all major aspects of its
business, including, but not limited to, its financial systems (such as general
ledger, accounts payable, payroll and fixed asset modules), subscriber billing
systems, internal networks and telecommunications equipment. The Company also
relies, directly and indirectly, on the external systems of various independent
business enterprises, such as its suppliers and financial organizations, for the
accurate exchange of data.

     The Company continues to assess the likely impact of Year 2000 issues on
its business operations, including its material information technology ("IT")
and non-IT applications. These material applications include all billing and
subscriber information systems, general ledger software, payroll systems,
accounting software, phone switches and certain headend applications, all of
which are third party supported.

     The Company believes it has identified all systems that may be affected by
Year 2000 Issues. Concurrent with the identification phase, the Company is
securing compliance determinations relative to all identified systems. For those
systems that the Company believes are material, compliance programs have been
received or such systems have been certified by independent parities as Year
2000 compliant. For those material systems that are subject to compliance
programs, the Company expects to receive Year 2000 certifications from
independent parties by the second quarter 1999. Determinations of Year 2000
compliance requirements for less mission critical systems are in progress and
are expected to be completed in the second quarter of 1999.

     With respect to third parties with which the Company has a material
relationship, the Company believes its most significant relationships are with
financial institutions, who receive subscriber monthly payments and maintain
Company bank accounts, and subscriber billing and management systems providers.
We have received compliance programs which if executed as planned should provide
a high degree of assurance that all Year 2000 issues will be addressed by mid
1999.

     The Company has not incurred any material Year 2000 costs to date, and
excluding the need for contingency plans, does not expect to incur any material
Year 2000 costs in the future because most of its applications are maintained by
third parties who have borne Year 2000 compliance costs.

     The Company cannot be certain that it or third parties supporting its
systems have resolved or will resolve all Year 2000 issues in a timely manner.
Failure by the Company or any such third party to successfully address the
relevant Year 2000 issues could result in disruptions of the Company's business
and the incurrence of significant expenses by the Company. Additionally, the
Company could be affected by any disruption to third parties with which the
Company does business if such third parties have not successfully addressed
their Year 2000 issues.

     Failure to resolve Year 2000 issues could result in improper billing to the
Company's subscribers which could have a major impact on the recording of
revenue and the collection of cash as well as create significant customer
dissatisfaction. In addition, failure on the part of the financial institutions
with which the Company relies on for its cash collection and management services
could also have a significant impact on collections, results of operations and
the liquidity of the Company.

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                          RENAISSANCE MEDIA GROUP LLC
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998
                       (ALL DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

     The Company has not yet finalized contingency plans necessary to handle the
most likely worst case scenarios. Before concluding as to possible contingency
plans, the Company must determine whether the material service providers
contemplate having such plans in place. In the event that contingency plans from
material service providers are not in place or are deemed inadequate, management
expects to have such plans in place by the third quarter of 1999.

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                         REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

To the Board of Directors of
  TWI Cable, Inc.

     We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheet of the Picayune MS,
Lafourche LA, St. Tammany LA, St. Landry LA, Pointe Coupee LA, and Jackson TN
cable television systems, (collectively, the "Combined Systems") included in TWI
Cable, Inc. ("TWI Cable"), as of April 8, 1998, and the related combined
statements of operations, changes in net assets and cash flows for the period
from January 1, 1998 through April 8, 1998. These combined financial statements
are the responsibility of the Combined Systems' management. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on these combined financial statements based on our
audit.

     We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the combined financial position of the
Combined Systems, included in TWI Cable, at April 8, 1998, and the combined
results of their operations and their cash flows for the period from January 1,
1998 through April 8, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.

                                          /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

New York, New York
February 22, 1999

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<PAGE>   369

           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
                          (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)

                             COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                APRIL 8, 1998
                                                                -------------
<S>                                                             <C>
                           ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents...................................      $      7
Receivables, less allowance of $116.........................           576
Prepaid expenses and other assets...........................           438
Property, plant and equipment, net..........................        35,992
Cable television franchises, net............................       195,907
Goodwill and other intangibles, net.........................        50,023
                                                                  --------
          Total assets......................................      $282,943
                                                                  ========
                 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Accounts payable............................................      $     63
Accrued programming expenses................................           978
Accrued franchise fees......................................           616
Subscriber advance payments and deposits....................           593
Deferred income taxes.......................................        61,792
Other liabilities...........................................           747
                                                                  --------
          Total liabilities.................................        64,789
          Total net assets..................................       218,154
                                                                  --------
          Total liabilities and net assets..................      $282,943
                                                                  ========
</TABLE>

            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.
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           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
                          (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)

                        COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  FOR THE
                                                                PERIOD FROM
                                                              JANUARY 1, 1998
                                                                  THROUGH
                                                               APRIL 8, 1998
                                                              ---------------
<S>                                                           <C>
REVENUES....................................................      $15,221
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Operating and programming...................................        3,603
Selling, general and administrative.........................        4,134
Depreciation and amortization...............................        5,031
(Gain) on disposal of fixed assets..........................          (96)
                                                                  -------
          Total costs and expenses..........................       12,672
                                                                  -------
Operating income............................................        2,549
Provision for income taxes..................................        1,191
                                                                  -------
Net income..................................................      $ 1,358
                                                                  =======
</TABLE>

              See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.
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           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
                          (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)

                  COMBINED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
Balance at December 31, 1997................................    $224,546
  Repayment of advances from Parent.........................     (17,408)
  Advances from Parent......................................       9,658
  Net income................................................       1,358
                                                                --------
Balance at April 8, 1998....................................    $218,154
                                                                ========
</TABLE>

              See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.
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           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
                          (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)

                        COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    FOR THE
                                                                  PERIOD FROM
                                                                JANUARY 1, 1998
                                                                    THROUGH
                                                                 APRIL 8, 1998
                                                                ---------------
<S>                                                             <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income..................................................        $  1,358
Adjustments for noncash and nonoperating items:
  Income tax expense........................................           1,191
  Depreciation and amortization.............................           5,031
  (Gain) on disposal of fixed assets........................             (96)
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
     Receivables, prepaids and other assets.................             289
     Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other
      liabilities...........................................            (770)
     Other balance sheet changes............................              (4)
                                                                    --------
Net cash provided by operations.............................           6,999
                                                                    --------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures........................................            (613)
                                                                    --------
Net cash used in investing activities.......................            (613)
                                                                    --------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net repayment of advances from Parent.......................          (7,750)
                                                                    --------
Net cash (used in) financing activities.....................          (7,750)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS.......................          (1,364)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD............           1,371
                                                                    --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD..................        $      7
                                                                    ========
</TABLE>

              See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.
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           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
                          (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)

                     NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

  DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

     The cable television systems operating in the metropolitan areas of
Picayune, Mississippi; Lafourche, Louisiana; St. Tammany, Louisiana; St. Landry,
Louisiana; Pointe Coupee, Louisiana; and Jackson, Tennessee (the "Combined
Systems") are principally engaged in the cable television business under
non-exclusive franchise agreements, which expire at various times beginning in
1999. The Combined Systems' operations consist primarily of selling video
programming which is distributed to subscribers for a monthly fee through a
network of coaxial and fiber-optic cables.

     Prior to January 4, 1996, the Combined Systems were included in certain
subsidiaries of Cablevision Industries Corporation ("CVI"). On January 4, 1996,
CVI merged into a wholly owned subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. (the "CVI
Merger"). On October 1, 1996, Time Warner Inc. ("Time Warner") completed a
reorganization amongst certain of its wholly owned cable television subsidiaries
whereby CVI was renamed TWI Cable Inc. ("TWI Cable").

  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     TWI Cable has sold the Combined Systems to Renaissance Media Holdings LLC
("Renaissance") pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement with Renaissance, dated
November 14, 1997 (see Note 8). Accordingly, the accompanying combined financial
statements of the Combined Systems reflect the "carved out" historical financial
position, results of operations, cash flows and changes in net assets of the
operations of the Combined Systems as if they had been operating as a separate
company. Effective as of January 1, 1996, the Combined Systems' financial
statements reflect the new basis of accounting arising from Time Warner's merger
with CVI. Based on Time Warner's allocation of the purchase price, the assets
and liabilities of the Combined Systems were revalued resulting in goodwill
allocated to the Combined Systems of approximately $52,971,000, which is being
amortized over its estimated life of 40 years. In addition, approximately
$220,981,000 was allocated to cable television franchises and other intangible
assets, which is being amortized over periods up to 20 years.

     The combined statements have been adjusted to include the allocation of
certain corporate expenses incurred by Time Warner Cable and/or TWI Cable on the
Combined Systems' behalf, based upon the number of Combined System subscribers
managed by Time Warner Cable and the ratio of Combined System subscribers to
total TWI Cable subscribers, respectively. These allocations reflect all costs
of doing business that the Combined Systems would have incurred on a stand alone
basis as disclosed in Note 3. Management believes that these allocations are
reasonable.

  BASIS OF COMBINATION

     The combined financial statements include the assets, liabilities,
revenues, expenses, income, loss and cash flows of the Combined Systems, as if
the Combined Systems were a single company. Significant intercompany accounts
and transactions between the Combined Systems have been eliminated. Significant
accounts and transactions with Time Warner and its affiliates are disclosed as
related party transactions (see Note 3).

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           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
                          (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

  USE OF ESTIMATES

     The preparation of combined financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the combined financial
statements and footnotes thereto. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.

  CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

     A significant portion of the customer base is concentrated within the local
geographical area of each of the individual cable television systems. The
Combined Systems generally extend credit to customers and the ultimate
collection of accounts receivable could be affected by the local economy.
Management performs continuous credit evaluations of its customers and may
require cash in advance or other special arrangements from certain customers.
Management does not believe that there is any significant credit risk which
could have a material effect on the financial condition of the Combined Systems.

  REVENUE AND COSTS

     Subscriber fees are recorded as revenue in the period the related services
are provided and advertising revenues are recognized in the period the related
advertisements are exhibited. Rights to exhibit programming are purchased from
various cable networks. The costs of such rights are generally expensed as the
related services are made available to subscribers.

  FRANCHISE FEES

     Local governmental authorities impose franchise fees on the cable
television systems owned by the Combined Systems ranging up to a federally
mandated maximum of 5.0% of gross revenues. On a monthly basis, such fees are
collected from the Combined Systems' customers and such fees are not included as
revenue or as a franchise fee expense.

  ADVERTISING COSTS

     Advertising costs are expensed upon the first exhibition of the related
advertisements. Advertising expense amounted to $105,000 for the period from
January 1, 1998 through April 8, 1998.

  STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

     The Combined Systems participate in a cash management system with
affiliates whereby cash receipts are transferred to a centralized bank account
from which centralized payments to various suppliers and creditors are made on
behalf of the Combined Systems. The excess of such cash receipts over payments
is included in net assets. Amounts shown as cash represent the Combined Systems'
net cash receipts not transferred to the centralized account as of December 31,
1996 and 1997. The average net intercompany payable balances was $166,522,000
for the period from January 1, 1998 through April 8, 1998.

     For purposes of this statement, cash and cash equivalents includes all
highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or
less.

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<PAGE>   375
           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
                          (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Additions to property,
plant and equipment generally include material, labor, overhead and interest.
Depreciation is provided on the straight-line method over estimated useful lives
as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
Buildings and improvements..................................    5-20 years
Cable television equipment..................................    5-15 years
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment.....................    3-10 years
</TABLE>

     Property, plant and equipment consist of:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                APRIL 8, 1998
                                                                -------------
                                                                (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                             <C>
Land and buildings..........................................       $  2,255
Cable television equipment..................................         40,276
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment.....................          2,308
Construction in progress....................................          1,183
                                                                   --------
                                                                     46,022
Less accumulated depreciation...............................        (10,030)
                                                                   --------
          Total.............................................       $ 35,992
                                                                   ========
</TABLE>

  INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     The Combined Systems amortized goodwill over periods up to 40 years and
cable television franchises over periods up to 20 years, both using the
straight-line method. For the period from January 1, 1998 through April 8, 1998
amortization of goodwill amounted to $360,000 and amortization of cable
television franchises amounted to $3,008,000. Accumulated amortization of
intangible assets amounted to $28,114,000 at April 8, 1998.

  IMPAIRMENT

     Management separately reviews the carrying value of acquired long-lived
assets for each acquired entity on a quarterly basis to determine whether an
impairment may exist. Management considers relevant cash flow and profitability
information, including estimated future operating results, trends and other
available information, in assessing whether the carrying value of long-lived
assets can be recovered. Upon a determination that the carrying value of
long-lived assets will not be recovered from the undiscounted future cash flows
of the acquired business, the carrying value of such long-lived assets would be
considered impaired and would be reduced by a charge to operations in the amount
of the impairment. An impairment charge is measured as a deficiency in estimated
discounted future cash flows of the acquired business to recover the carrying
value related to the long-lived assets.

  INCOME TAXES

     Income taxes have been provided using the liability method prescribed by
FASB Statement No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." Under the liability
method, deferred income taxes reflect tax carryforwards and the net tax effects
of temporary differences between the carrying

                                      F-130
<PAGE>   376
           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
                          (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

amount of assets and liabilities for financial statements and income tax
purposes, as determined under enacted tax laws and rates.

2.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

     Following the CVI Merger, the Combined Systems began participation in the
Time Warner Cable Pension Plan (the "Pension Plan"), a non-contributory defined
benefit pension plan, and the Time Warner Cable Employee Savings Plan (the
"Savings Plan") which are administered by a committee appointed by the Board of
Representatives of Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P. ("TWE"), an affiliate
of Time Warner, and which cover substantially all employees.

     Benefits under the Pension Plan are determined based on formulas which
reflect an employee's years of service and compensation levels during the
employment period. Pension expense for the period from January 1, 1998 through
April 8, 1998 totaled $61,000.

     The Combined Systems' contributions to the Savings Plan are limited to
6.67% of an employee's eligible compensation during the plan year. The Board of
Representatives of TWE has the right in any year to set the maximum amount of
the Combined Systems' contribution. Defined contribution plan expense for the
period from January 1, 1998 through April 8, 1998 totaled $38,000.

     The Combined Systems have no material obligations for other post retirement
benefits.

3.  RELATED PARTIES

     In the normal course of conducting business, the Combined Systems had
various transactions with Time Warner and its affiliates, generally on terms
resulting from a negotiation between the affected units that in management's
view resulted in reasonable allocations.

  PROGRAMMING

     Included in the Combined Systems' operating expenses are charges for
programming and promotional services provided by Home Box Office, Turner
Broadcasting System, Inc. and other affiliates of Time Warner. These charges are
based on customary rates and are in the ordinary course of business. These
charges totaled $1,164,000 for the period from January 1, 1998 through April 8,
1998. Accrued related party expenses for these programming and promotional
services included in accrued programming expenses approximated $409,000 for the
period from January 1, 1998 through April 8, 1998.

  MANAGEMENT FEES

     TWI Cable entered into a management service arrangement with Time Warner
Cable ("TWC"), pursuant to which TWC is responsible for the management and
operation of TWI Cable, which includes the Combined Systems. The management fees
paid to TWC by TWI Cable are based on an allocation of the corporate expenses of
TWC's cable division in proportion to the respective number of subscribers of
all cable systems managed by TWC's cable division. The allocation of the TWI
Cable management fee to the Combined Systems approximated $486,000 for the
period from January 1, 1998 through April 8, 1998.

     Other divisional expenses allocated to the Combined Systems approximated
$299,000 for the period from January 1, 1998 through April 8, 1998.

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<PAGE>   377
           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
                          (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

4.  INTEREST EXPENSE

     Prior to the CVI Merger, the Jackson, Tennessee system was included in
Cablevision Industries Limited Partnership and Combined Entities ("CILP"). The
Jackson system was charged interest expense in connection with CILP's (a) senior
and subordinated bank credit agreements; and (b) senior unsecured subordinated
Series A and Series B notes payable to CVI. The remaining five systems
comprising the Combined Systems were included in Cablevision Industries of the
Southeast, Inc. and Combined Entities ("CIOS"). These systems were charged
interest expense in connection with CIOS's (a) bank revolving credit agreement;
and (b) junior and senior subordinated debt to CVI.

5.  INCOME TAXES

     Effective January 4, 1996, the Combined Systems are included in the
consolidated federal income tax return of Time Warner. Prior to January 4, 1996,
the Combined Systems were included in the consolidated federal income tax return
of CVI. The provision for income taxes has been calculated on a separate company
basis. The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               FOR THE PERIOD
                                                            FROM JANUARY 1, 1998
                                                                  THROUGH
                                                               APRIL 8, 1998
                                                            --------------------
                                                               (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                         <C>
Federal:
  Current.................................................         $   --
  Deferred................................................            962
State:
  Current.................................................             --
  Deferred................................................            229
                                                                   ------
     Net provision for income taxes.......................         $1,191
                                                                   ======
</TABLE>

     The Combined Systems did not, and will not, have a tax sharing agreement
with either Time Warner, TWI Cable or CVI. Therefore, the Combined Systems have
not and will not be compensated for the utilization of the Combined Systems' tax
losses, by Time Warner, TWI Cable or CVI. In addition, the Combined Systems have
not and will not be required to make payments to either Time Warner or TWI Cable
for the current tax provision of the Combined Systems.

     The differences between the income tax provision expected at the U.S.
federal statutory income tax rate and the total income tax provision are due to
nondeductible goodwill amortization and state taxes.

                                      F-132
<PAGE>   378
           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
                          (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     Significant components of the Combined Systems' deferred tax assets and
liabilities, as calculated on a separate company basis, are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 APRIL 8, 1998
                                                                 -------------
                                                                (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                             <C>
Deferred tax liabilities:
  Amortization..............................................        $57,817
  Depreciation..............................................          4,181
                                                                    -------
          Total gross deferred tax liabilities..............         61,998
                                                                    -------
Deferred tax assets:
  Tax loss carryforwards....................................            160
  Allowance for doubtful accounts...........................             46
                                                                    -------
          Total deferred tax assets.........................            206
                                                                    -------
          Net deferred tax liability........................        $61,792
                                                                    =======
</TABLE>

     On a separate company basis, the Combined Systems have tax loss
carryforwards of approximately $400,000 at April 8, 1998. However, if the
Combined Systems are acquired in an asset purchase, the tax loss carryforwards,
and net deferred tax liabilities relating to temporary differences will not
carry over to Renaissance (see Note 8).

6.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     The Combined Systems had rental expense of approximately $244,000 for the
period from January 1, 1998 through April 8, 1998 under various lease and rental
agreements for offices, utility poles, warehouses and computer equipment. Future
minimum annual rental payments under noncancellable leases will approximate
$1,000,000 annually over the next five years.

     In exchange for certain flexibility in establishing cable rate pricing
structures for regulated services that went into effect on January 1, 1996, TWC
has agreed with the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") to invest in
certain upgrades to its cable infrastructure (consisting primarily of materials
and labor in connection with the plant upgrades up to 750 megahertz) over the
next three years (approximately $25 million at December 31, 1997). This
agreement with the FCC, which extends to the Combined Systems, will be assumed
by Renaissance as it relates to the Combined Systems in accordance with the
Asset Purchase Agreement.

                                      F-133
<PAGE>   379
           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
                          (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

7.  OTHER LIABILITIES

     Other liabilities consist of:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                APRIL 8, 1998
                                                                -------------
                                                                (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                             <C>
Compensation................................................         $279
Data Processing Costs.......................................          161
Sales and other taxes.......................................          146
Copyright Fees..............................................           35
Pole Rent...................................................           93
Other.......................................................           33
                                                                     ----
          Total.............................................         $747
                                                                     ====
</TABLE>

8.  SUBSEQUENT EVENT

     The sale of the Combined Systems, in connection with the Asset Purchase
Agreement with Renaissance, closed on April 9, 1998 at the purchase price of
$309,500,000.

                                      F-134
<PAGE>   380

                         REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

To the Board of Directors of
     TWI Cable Inc.

     We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of the Picayune
MS, Lafourche LA, St. Tammany LA, St. Landry LA, Pointe Coupee LA, and Jackson
TN cable television systems, (collectively, the "Combined Systems") included in
TWI Cable, Inc. ("TWI Cable"), as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, the related
combined statements of operations, changes in net assets and cash flows for the
years then ended. In addition, we have audited the combined statement of
operations and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1995 of the
Predecessor Combined Systems. These combined financial statements are the
responsibility of the Combined Systems' or the Predecessor's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these combined financial statements
based on our audits.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Combined
Systems, included in TWI Cable or the Predecessor, at December 31, 1996 and
1997, and the combined results of their operations and their cash flows for the
years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.

                                          /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

New York, New York
March 16, 1998

                                      F-135
<PAGE>   381

           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
                          (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)

                            COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  DECEMBER 31,
                                                              --------------------
                                                                1996        1997
                                                                ----        ----
<S>                                                           <C>         <C>
                                      ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents...................................  $    570    $  1,371
Receivables, less allowance of $71 and $116 for the years
  ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively............       794       1,120
Prepaid expenses and other assets...........................        45         183
Property, plant and equipment, net..........................    36,966      36,944
Cable television franchises, net............................   209,952     198,913
Goodwill and other intangibles, net.........................    51,722      50,383
                                                              --------    --------
          Total assets......................................  $300,049    $288,914
                                                              ========    ========
                            LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Accounts payable............................................  $  1,640    $    652
Accrued programming expenses................................       847         904
Accrued franchise fees......................................       736         835
Subscriber advance payments and deposits....................        66         407
Deferred income taxes.......................................    58,340      60,601
Other liabilities...........................................       945         969
                                                              --------    --------
          Total liabilities.................................    62,574      64,368
          Total net assets..................................   237,475     224,546
                                                              --------    --------
          Total liabilities and net assets..................  $300,049    $288,914
                                                              ========    ========
</TABLE>

            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.
                                      F-136
<PAGE>   382

           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS

                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                      ---------------------------------------------
                                                          1995            1996              1997
                                                          ----            ----              ----
                                                      (PREDECESSOR)    (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)
<S>                                                   <C>              <C>               <C>
REVENUES............................................     $43,549        $47,327           $50,987
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Operating and programming...........................      13,010         12,413            12,101
Selling, general and administrative.................       9,977         12,946            13,823
Depreciation and amortization.......................      17,610         18,360            18,697
(Gain) loss on disposal of fixed assets.............          --           (244)              620
                                                         -------        -------           -------
          Total costs and expenses..................      40,597         43,475            45,241
                                                         -------        -------           -------
Operating income....................................       2,952          3,852             5,746
Interest expense....................................      11,871             --                --
                                                         -------        -------           -------
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense...      (8,919)         3,852             5,746
Income tax (benefit) expense........................      (3,567)         1,502             2,262
                                                         -------        -------           -------
Net (loss) income...................................     $(5,352)       $ 2,350           $ 3,484
                                                         =======        =======           =======
</TABLE>

            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.
                                      F-137
<PAGE>   383

           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
                          (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)

                  COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
Contribution by Parent......................................    $250,039
  Repayment of advances from Parent.........................     (47,895)
  Advances from Parent......................................      32,981
  Net income................................................       2,350
                                                                --------
Balance at December 31, 1996................................     237,475
  Repayment of advances from Parent.........................     (50,661)
  Advances from Parent......................................      34,248
  Net income................................................       3,484
                                                                --------
Balance at December 31, 1997................................    $224,546
                                                                ========
</TABLE>

              See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.
                                      F-138
<PAGE>   384

           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS

                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                        -------------------------------------------
                                                           1995             1996           1997
                                                           ----             ----           ----
                                                        (PREDECESSOR) (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)
<S>                                                     <C>             <C>             <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net (loss) income.....................................   $(5,352)        $   2,350       $  3,484
     Adjustments for noncash and nonoperating items:
     Income tax (benefit) expense.....................    (3,567)            1,502          2,262
     Depreciation and amortization....................    17,610            18,360         18,697
     (Gain) loss on disposal
       of fixed assets................................        --              (244)           620
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
       Receivables, prepaids and other
          assets......................................      (196)              944           (464)
       Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other
          liabilities.................................      (972)              176           (466)
       Other balance sheet changes....................        --                --           (529)
                                                         -------         ---------       --------
Net cash provided by operations.......................     7,523            23,088         23,604
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of Predecessor cable systems, net of cash
  acquired............................................        --          (249,473)            --
Capital expenditures..................................    (7,376)           (8,170)        (6,390)
                                                         -------         ---------       --------
Net cash used in investing activities.................    (7,376)         (257,643)        (6,390)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Advance from Parent for purchase of Predecessor.......        --           250,039             --
Net repayment of advances from Parent.................        --           (14,914)       (16,413)
                                                         -------         ---------       --------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities...        --           235,125        (16,413)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS.................       147               570            801
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD......       419                 0            570
                                                         -------         ---------       --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD............   $   566         $     570       $  1,371
                                                         =======         =========       ========
</TABLE>

            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.
                                      F-139
<PAGE>   385

           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
                          (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)

                     NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

  DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

     The cable television systems operating in the metropolitan areas of
Picayune, Mississippi; Lafourche, Louisiana; St. Tammany, Louisiana; St. Landry,
Louisiana; Pointe Coupee, Louisiana; and Jackson, Tennessee (the "Combined
Systems") are principally engaged in the cable television business under
non-exclusive franchise agreements, which expire at various times beginning in
1999. The Combined Systems' operations consist primarily of selling video
programming which is distributed to subscribers for a monthly fee through a
network of coaxial and fiber-optic cables.

     Prior to January 4, 1996, the Combined Systems were included in certain
subsidiaries of Cablevision Industries Corporation ("CVI"). On January 4, 1996,
CVI merged into a wholly owned subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. (the "CVI
Merger"). On October 1, 1996, Time Warner Inc. ("Time Warner") completed a
reorganization amongst certain of its wholly owned cable television subsidiaries
whereby CVI was renamed TWI Cable Inc. ("TWI Cable").

  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     TWI Cable has committed to sell the Combined Systems to Renaissance Media
Holdings LLC ("Renaissance") pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement with
Renaissance, dated November 14, 1997. Accordingly, the accompanying combined
financial statements of the Combined Systems reflect the "carved out" historical
financial position, results of operations, cash flows and changes in net assets
of the operations of the Combined Systems as if they had been operating as a
separate company. Effective as of January 1, 1996, the Combined Systems'
financial statements reflect the new basis of accounting arising from Time
Warner's merger with CVI. Based on Time Warner's allocation of the purchase
price, the assets and liabilities of the Combined Systems were revalued
resulting in goodwill allocated to the Combined Systems of approximately
$52,971,000, which is being amortized over its estimated life of 40 years. In
addition, approximately $220,981,000 was allocated to cable television
franchises and other intangible assets, which is being amortized over periods up
to 20 years. The Combined Systems' financial statements through December 31,
1995 reflect the historical cost of their assets and liabilities and results of
their operations.

     The combined statements have been adjusted to include the allocation of
certain corporate expenses incurred by Time Warner Cable and/or TWI Cable on the
Combined Systems' behalf, based upon the number of Combined System subscribers
managed by Time Warner Cable and the ratio of Combined System subscribers to
total TWI Cable subscribers, respectively. These allocations reflect all costs
of doing business that the Combined Systems would have incurred on a stand alone
basis as disclosed in Note 3. Management believes that these allocations are
reasonable.

  BASIS OF COMBINATION

     The combined financial statements include the assets, liabilities,
revenues, expenses, income, loss and cash flows of the Combined Systems, as if
the Combined Systems were a single company. Significant intercompany accounts
and transactions between the Combined Systems have been eliminated. Significant
accounts and transactions with Time Warner and its affiliates are disclosed as
related party transactions (see Note 3).

                                      F-140
<PAGE>   386
           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
                          (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

  USE OF ESTIMATES

     The preparation of combined financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the combined financial
statements and footnotes thereto. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.

  CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

     A significant portion of the customer base is concentrated within the local
geographical area of each of the individual cable television systems. The
Combined Systems generally extend credit to customers and the ultimate
collection of accounts receivable could be affected by the local economy.
Management performs continuous credit evaluations of its customers and may
require cash in advance or other special arrangements from certain customers.
Management does not believe that there is any significant credit risk which
could have a material effect on the financial condition of the Combined Systems.

  REVENUE AND COSTS

     Subscriber fees are recorded as revenue in the period the related services
are provided and advertising revenues are recognized in the period the related
advertisements are exhibited. Rights to exhibit programming are purchased from
various cable networks. The costs of such rights are generally expensed as the
related services are made available to subscribers.

  FRANCHISE FEES

     Local governmental authorities impose franchise fees on the cable
television systems owned by the Combined Systems ranging up to a federally
mandated maximum of 5.0% of gross revenues. On a monthly basis, such fees are
collected from the Combined Systems' customers. Prior to January 1997, franchise
fees were not separately itemized on customers' bills. Such fees were considered
part of the monthly charge for basic services and equipment, and therefore were
reported as revenue and expense in the Combined Systems' financial results.
Management began the process of itemizing such fees on all customers' bills
beginning in January 1997. In conjunction with itemizing these charges, the
Combined Systems began separately collecting the franchise fee on all revenues
subject to franchise fees. As a result, such fees are no longer included as
revenue or as franchise fee expense. The net effect of this change is a
reduction in 1997 revenue and franchise fee expense of approximately $1,500,000
versus the comparable period in 1996.

  ADVERTISING COSTS

     Advertising costs are expensed upon the first exhibition of the related
advertisements. Advertising expense amounted to $308,000, $632,000 and $510,000
for the years ended 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively.

  STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

     The Combined Systems participate in a cash management system with
affiliates whereby cash receipts are transferred to a centralized bank account
from which centralized payments to various suppliers and creditors are made on
behalf of the Combined Systems. The excess of
                                      F-141
<PAGE>   387
           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
                          (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

such cash receipts over payments is included in net assets. Amounts shown as
cash represent the Combined Systems' net cash receipts not transferred to the
centralized account as of December 31, 1996 and 1997. The average net
intercompany payable balances were $173,348,000 and $170,438,000 for the years
ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively.

     For purposes of this statement, cash and cash equivalents includes all
highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or
less.

  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Additions to property,
plant and equipment generally include material, labor, overhead and interest.
Depreciation is provided on the straight-line method over estimated useful lives
as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Buildings and improvements..................................  5-20 years
Cable television equipment..................................  5-15 years
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment.....................  3-10 years
</TABLE>

Property, plant and equipment consist of:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 DECEMBER 31,
                                                              ------------------
                                                               1996       1997
                                                               ----       ----
<S>                                                           <C>        <C>
Land and buildings..........................................  $ 2,003    $ 2,265
Cable television equipment..................................   32,324     39,589
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment.....................    1,455      2,341
Construction in progress....................................    5,657      1,028
                                                              -------    -------
                                                               41,439     45,223
Less accumulated depreciation...............................   (4,473)    (8,279)
                                                              -------    -------
          Total.............................................  $36,966    $36,944
                                                              =======    =======
</TABLE>

  INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     During 1996 and 1997, the Combined Systems amortized goodwill over periods
up to 40 years and cable television franchises over periods up to 20 years, both
using the straight-line method. Prior to the CVI Merger, goodwill and cable
television franchises were amortized over 15 years using the straight-line
method. For the years ended 1995, 1996, and 1997, amortization of goodwill
amounted to $8,199,000, $1,325,000, and $1,325,000, respectively, and
amortization of cable television franchises amounted to $1,284,000, $11,048,000,
and $11,048,000, respectively. Accumulated amortization of intangible assets at
December 31, 1996 and 1997 amounted to $12,373,000 and $24,746,000,
respectively.

  IMPAIRMENT

     Management separately reviews the carrying value of acquired long-lived
assets for each acquired entity on a quarterly basis to determine whether an
impairment may exist. Management considers relevant cash flow and profitability
information, including estimated future operating results, trends and other
available information, in assessing whether the carrying value of long-lived
assets can be recovered. Upon a determination that the carrying value of
long-lived assets

                                      F-142
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           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
                          (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

will not be recovered from the undiscounted future cash flows of the acquired
business, the carrying value of such long-lived assets would be considered
impaired and would be reduced by a charge to operations in the amount of the
impairment. An impairment charge is measured as a deficiency in estimated
discounted future cash flows of the acquired business to recover the carrying
value related to the long-lived assets.

  INCOME TAXES

     Income taxes have been provided using the liability method prescribed by
FASB Statement No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." Under the liability
method, deferred income taxes reflect tax carryforwards and the net tax effects
of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities
for financial statements and income tax purposes, as determined under enacted
tax laws and rates.

2. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

     Following the CVI Merger, the Combined Systems began participation in the
Time Warner Cable Pension Plan (the "Pension Plan"), a non-contributory defined
benefit pension plan, and the Time Warner Cable Employee Savings Plan (the
"Savings Plan") which are administered by a committee appointed by the Board of
Representatives of Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P. ("TWE"), an affiliate
of Time Warner, and which cover substantially all employees.

     Benefits under the Pension Plan are determined based on formulas which
reflect an employee's years of service and compensation levels during the
employment period. Pension expense for the years ended December 31, 1996 and
1997 totaled $184,000 and $192,000, respectively.

     The Combined Systems' contributions to the Savings Plan are limited to
6.67% of an employee's eligible compensation during the plan year. The Board of
Representatives of TWE has the right in any year to set the maximum amount of
the Combined Systems' contribution. Defined contribution plan expense for the
years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997 totaled $107,000 and $117,000,
respectively.

     Prior to the CVI Merger, substantially all employees were eligible to
participate in a profit sharing plan or a defined contribution plan. The profit
sharing plan provided that the Combined Systems may contribute, at the
discretion of their board of directors, an amount up to 15% of compensation for
all eligible participants out of its accumulated earnings and profits, as
defined. Profit sharing expense amounted to approximately $31,000 for the year
ended December 31, 1995.

     The defined contribution plan contained a qualified cash or deferred
arrangement pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k). This plan provided
that eligible employees may contribute from 2% to 10% of their compensation to
the plan. The Combined Systems matched contributions of up to 4% of the
employees' compensation. The expense for this plan amounted to approximately
$96,000 for the year ended December 31, 1995.

     The Combined Systems have no material obligations for other post retirement
benefits.

                                      F-143
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           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
                          (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

3. RELATED PARTIES

     In the normal course of conducting business, the Combined Systems had
various transactions with Time Warner and its affiliates, generally on terms
resulting from a negotiation between the affected units that in management's
view resulted in reasonable allocations.

  PROGRAMMING

     Included in the Combined Systems' 1996 and 1997 operating expenses are
charges for programming and promotional services provided by Home Box Office,
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and other affiliates of Time Warner. These
charges are based on customary rates and are in the ordinary course of business.
For the year ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, these charges totaled $3,260,000
and $3,458,000, respectively. Accrued related party expenses for these
programming and promotional services included in accrued programming expenses
approximated $327,000 and $291,000 for the years ended December 31, 1996 and
1997, respectively. There were no such programming and promotional service
related party transactions in 1995.

  MANAGEMENT FEES

     TWI Cable entered into a management service arrangement with Time Warner
Cable ("TWC"), pursuant to which TWC is responsible for the management and
operation of TWI Cable, which includes the Combined Systems. The management fees
paid to TWC by TWI Cable are based on an allocation of the corporate expenses of
TWC's cable division in proportion to the respective number of subscribers of
all cable systems managed by TWC's cable division. The allocation of the TWI
Cable management fee to the Combined Systems approximated $1,432,000 and
$1,715,000 for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively.

     Other divisional expenses allocated to the Combined Systems approximated
$1,301,000 and $1,067,000 for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997,
respectively.

4. INTEREST EXPENSE

     Prior to the CVI Merger, the Jackson, Tennessee system was included in
Cablevision Industries Limited Partnership and Combined Entities ("CILP"). The
Jackson system was charged interest expense in connection with CILP's (a) senior
and subordinated bank credit agreements; and (b) senior unsecured subordinated
Series A and Series B notes payable to CVI. The remaining five systems
comprising the Combined Systems were included in Cablevision Industries of the
Southeast, Inc. and Combined Entities ("CIOS"). These systems were charged
interest expense in connection with CIOS's (a) bank revolving credit agreement;
and (b) junior and senior subordinated debt to CVI.

5. INCOME TAXES

     Effective January 4, 1996, the Combined Systems are included in the
consolidated federal income tax return of Time Warner. Prior to January 4, 1996,
the Combined Systems were included in the consolidated federal income tax return
of CVI. The provision (benefit) for income

                                      F-144
<PAGE>   390
           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
                          (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

taxes has been calculated on a separate company basis. The components of the
provision (benefit) for income taxes are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                        ---------------------------
                                         1995       1996      1997
                                         ----       ----      ----
                                              (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                     <C>        <C>       <C>
FEDERAL:
  Current.............................  $    --    $   --    $   --
  Deferred............................   (2,881)    1,213     1,826
STATE:
  Current.............................       --        --        --
  Deferred............................     (686)      289       436
                                        -------    ------    ------
  Net provision (benefit) for income
     taxes............................  $(3,567)   $1,502    $2,262
                                        =======    ======    ======
</TABLE>

     The Combined Systems did not, and will not, have a tax sharing agreement
with either Time Warner, TWI Cable or CVI. Therefore, the Combined Systems have
not and will not be compensated for the utilization of the Combined Systems' tax
losses, by Time Warner, TWI Cable or CVI. In addition, the Combined Systems have
not and will not be required to make payments to either Time Warner or TWI Cable
for the current tax provision of the Combined Systems.

     The differences between the income tax provision (benefit) expected at the
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and the total income tax provision
(benefit) are due to nondeductible goodwill amortization and state taxes.

     Significant components of the Combined Systems' deferred tax assets and
liabilities, as calculated on a separate company basis, are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                               ------------------------
                                                 1996           1997
                                                 ----           ----
                                                    (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                            <C>            <C>
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES:
  Amortization...............................   $61,266        $58,507
  Depreciation...............................     3,576          4,060
                                                -------        -------
          Total gross deferred tax
            liabilities......................    64,842         62,567
                                                -------        -------
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS:
  Tax loss carryforwards.....................     6,474          1,920
  Allowance for doubtful accounts............        28             46
                                                -------        -------
          Total deferred tax assets..........     6,502          1,966
                                                -------        -------
  Net deferred tax liability.................   $58,340        $60,601
                                                =======        =======
</TABLE>

     On a separate company basis, the Combined Systems have tax loss
carryforwards of approximately $4.8 million at December 31, 1997. However, if
the Combined Systems are acquired in an asset purchase, the tax loss
carryforwards, and net deferred tax liabilities relating to temporary
differences will not carry over to Renaissance (see Note 8).

                                      F-145
<PAGE>   391
           PICAYUNE MS, LAFOURCHE LA, ST. TAMMANY LA, ST. LANDRY LA,
           POINTE COUPEE LA, AND JACKSON TN CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
                          (INCLUDED IN TWI CABLE INC.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     The Combined Systems had rental expense of approximately $642,000,
$824,000, and $843,000 for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997,
respectively, under various lease and rental agreements for offices, utility
poles, warehouses and computer equipment. Future minimum annual rental payments
under noncancellable leases will approximate $1,000,000 annually over the next
five years.

     In exchange for certain flexibility in establishing cable rate pricing
structures for regulated services that went into effect on January 1, 1996, TWC
has agreed with the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") to invest in
certain upgrades to its cable infrastructure (consisting primarily of materials
and labor in connection with the plant upgrades up to 750 megahertz) over the
next three years (approximately $22 million). This agreement with the FCC, which
extends to the Combined Systems, will be assumed by Renaissance as it relates to
the Combined Systems in accordance with the Asset Purchase Agreement.

7. OTHER LIABILITIES

     Other liabilities consist of:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               DECEMBER 31,
                                                               ------------
                                                              1996     1997
                                                              ----     ----
                                                              (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                           <C>      <C>
Compensation................................................  $217     $250
Data Processing Costs.......................................   100       90
Sales and other taxes.......................................   101       90
Copyright Fees..............................................    85       83
Pole Rent...................................................    66       63
Other.......................................................   376      393
                                                              ----     ----
     Total..................................................  $945     $969
                                                              ====     ====
</TABLE>

8. SUBSEQUENT EVENT (UNAUDITED)

     The sale of the Combined Systems, in connection with the Asset Purchase
Agreement with Renaissance, closed on April 9, 1998 at the purchase price of
$309,500,000.

                                      F-146
<PAGE>   392

                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

The Partners
Helicon Partners I, L.P.:

We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Helicon Partners I,
L.P. and affiliates as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the related combined
statements of operations, changes in partners' deficit, and cash flows for each
of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1998. These combined
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these combined financial statements
based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Helicon Partners I,
L.P. and affiliates as of December 31, 1997 and 1998 and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period
ended December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.

                                          /s/ KPMG LLP

New York, New York
March 26, 1999

                                      F-147
<PAGE>   393

                    HELICON PARTNERS I, L.P. AND AFFILIATES

                            COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
                           DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             1997             1998
                                                         -------------    -------------
<S>                                                      <C>              <C>
ASSETS (NOTES 8 AND 9)
Cash and cash equivalents (note 2).....................  $   4,372,281    $   5,130,561
Receivables from subscribers...........................      1,439,720        1,631,931
Prepaid expenses and other assets......................      2,205,794        3,469,228
Property, plant and equipment, net (notes 3, 4, and
  11)..................................................     80,104,377       86,737,580
Intangible assets and deferred costs, net (notes 3 and
  5)...................................................     85,066,665       94,876,847
                                                         -------------    -------------
          Total assets.................................  $ 173,188,837    $ 191,846,147
                                                         =============    =============
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' DEFICIT
Liabilities:
  Accounts payable.....................................  $   7,416,901    $   8,037,193
  Accrued expenses.....................................      1,539,116        1,589,240
  Subscriptions received in advance....................      1,018,310          819,564
  Accrued interest.....................................      3,760,360        3,742,456
  Due to principal owner (note 7)......................      5,000,000        5,000,000
  Senior secured notes (note 8)........................    115,000,000      115,000,000
  Loans payable to banks (note 9)......................     85,776,641      120,266,922
  12% subordinated notes, net of unamortized discount
     of $2,889,541 in 1997 and $2,543,869 in 1998 (note
     10)...............................................     37,249,948       42,672,085
  Redeemable partnership interests (note 10)...........      6,437,142       16,253,906
  Other notes payable (note 11)........................      5,747,076        5,448,804
  Due to affiliates, net (note 6)......................         71,474          247,042
                                                         -------------    -------------
          Total liabilities............................    269,016,968      319,077,212
                                                         -------------    -------------
Commitments (notes 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13)
Partners' deficit (note 12):
  Preferred limited partners...........................      7,649,988        8,567,467
  Accumulated partners' deficit........................   (103,477,119)    (135,797,532)
  Less capital contribution receivable.................         (1,000)          (1,000)
                                                         -------------    -------------
          Total partners' deficit......................    (95,828,131)    (127,231,065)
                                                         -------------    -------------
          Total liabilities and partners' deficit......  $ 173,188,837    $ 191,846,147
                                                         =============    =============
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

                                      F-148
<PAGE>   394

                    HELICON PARTNERS I, L.P. AND AFFILIATES

                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                  YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1997 AND 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  1996           1997           1998
                                              ------------   ------------   ------------
<S>                                           <C>            <C>            <C>
Revenues....................................  $ 42,061,537   $ 59,957,434   $ 75,576,810
                                              ------------   ------------   ------------
Operating expenses:
  Operating expenses (note 13)..............    11,395,509     17,408,265     22,687,850
  General and administrative expenses (notes
     6 and 13)..............................     7,244,663      9,762,931     13,365,824
  Marketing expenses........................     1,235,553      2,266,627      3,521,893
  Depreciation and amortization.............    12,556,023     19,411,813     24,290,088
  Management fee charged by affiliate (note
     6).....................................     2,103,077      2,997,872      3,496,271
  Corporate and other expenses..............       426,672        549,222        602,987
                                              ------------   ------------   ------------
          Total operating expenses..........    34,961,497     52,396,730     67,964,913
                                              ------------   ------------   ------------
  Operating income..........................     7,100,040      7,560,704      7,611,897
                                              ------------   ------------   ------------
Interest expense (note 7)...................   (17,418,266)   (23,586,227)   (27,633,714)
Interest income.............................       563,362        154,037         92,967
                                              ------------   ------------   ------------
                                               (16,854,904)   (23,432,190)   (27,540,747)
                                              ------------   ------------   ------------
  Loss before extraordinary item............    (9,754,864)   (15,871,486)   (19,928,850)
                                              ------------   ------------   ------------
Extraordinary item -- write-off of deferred
  financing costs (note 9)..................            --             --     (1,657,320)
                                              ------------   ------------   ------------
  Net loss..................................  $ (9,754,864)  $(15,871,486)  $(21,586,170)
                                              ============   ============   ============
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

                                      F-149
<PAGE>   395

                    HELICON PARTNERS I, L.P. AND AFFILIATES

              COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' DEFICIT
                  YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1997 AND 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  PARTNERS' DEFICIT
                                              -------------------------
                                 PREFERRED                   CLASS A        CAPITAL
                                  LIMITED      GENERAL       LIMITED      CONTRIBUTION
                                  PARTNERS     PARTNER      PARTNERS       RECEIVABLE        TOTAL
                                 ----------   ---------   -------------   ------------   -------------
<S>                              <C>          <C>         <C>             <C>            <C>
Balance at December 31, 1995...  $       --   $(307,994)  $ (67,144,287)    $(1,000)     $ (67,453,281)
Issuance of preferred limited
  partnership interests (note
  10)..........................   6,250,000     (62,500)     (6,187,500)         --                 --
Partner capital contributions
  (note 10)....................          --       1,500              --          --              1,500
Distribution of additional
  preferred partnership
  interests (note 10)..........     558,430      (5,584)       (552,846)         --                 --
Net loss.......................          --     (97,549)     (9,657,315)         --         (9,754,864)
                                 ----------   ---------   -------------     -------      -------------
Balance at December 31, 1996...   6,808,430    (472,127)    (83,541,948)     (1,000)       (77,206,645)
Distribution of additional
  preferred partnership
  interests (note 10)..........     841,558      (8,416)       (833,142)         --                 --
Accretion of redeemable
  partnership interests (note
  10)..........................          --     (27,500)     (2,722,500)         --         (2,750,000)
Net loss.......................          --    (158,715)    (15,712,771)         --        (15,871,486)
                                 ----------   ---------   -------------     -------      -------------
Balance at December 31, 1997...   7,649,988    (666,758)   (102,810,361)     (1,000)       (95,828,131)
Distribution of additional
  preferred partnership
  interests (note 10)..........     917,479      (9,175)       (908,304)         --                 --
Accretion of redeemable
  partnership interests (note
  10)..........................          --     (98,168)     (9,718,596)         --         (9,816,764)
Net loss.......................          --    (215,861)    (21,370,309)         --        (21,586,170)
                                 ----------   ---------   -------------     -------      -------------
Balance at December 31, 1998...  $8,567,467   $(989,962)  $(134,807,570)    $(1,000)     $(127,231,065)
                                 ==========   =========   =============     =======      =============
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

                                      F-150
<PAGE>   396

                    HELICON PARTNERS I, L.P. AND AFFILIATES

                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                  YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1997 AND 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  1996            1997            1998
                                                              ------------    ------------    ------------
<S>                                                           <C>             <C>             <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net loss..................................................  $ (9,754,864)   $(15,871,486)   $(21,586,170)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
    operating activities:
    Extraordinary item......................................            --              --       1,657,320
    Depreciation and amortization...........................    12,556,023      19,411,813      24,290,088
    Gain on sale of equipment...............................       (20,375)         (1,069)        (29,323)
    Interest on 12% subordinated notes paid through the
      issuance of additional notes..........................     1,945,667       4,193,819       4,961,241
    Interest on other notes payable added to principal......       168,328         185,160              --
    Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing
      costs.................................................     2,115,392         849,826         919,439
    Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of
      acquisitions:
      Decrease (increase) in receivables from subscribers...       176,432        (496,146)        (79,535)
      Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets.........      (269,156)       (976,491)     (1,255,018)
      Increase in financing costs incurred..................    (4,525,331)       (434,000)     (2,200,000)
      Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses.....     2,182,762       2,957,524         681,037
      Increase (decrease) in subscriptions received in
         advance............................................       119,277         325,815        (208,803)
      Increase (decrease) in accrued interest...............     1,613,630         376,158         (17,904)
                                                              ------------    ------------    ------------
         Total adjustments..................................    16,062,649      26,392,409      28,718,542
                                                              ------------    ------------    ------------
         Net cash provided by operating activities..........     6,307,785      10,520,923       7,132,372
                                                              ------------    ------------    ------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Purchases of property, plant and equipment................    (8,987,766)    (15,824,306)    (13,538,978)
  Proceeds from sale of equipment...........................        21,947          23,270         118,953
  Cash paid for net assets of cable television systems
    acquired................................................   (35,829,389)    (70,275,153)    (26,063,284)
  Cash paid for net assets of internet businesses
    acquired................................................       (40,000)       (993,760)             --
  Increase in intangible assets and deferred costs..........      (127,673)       (308,759)       (183,018)
                                                              ------------    ------------    ------------
         Net cash used in investing activities..............   (44,962,881)    (87,378,708)    (39,666,327)
                                                              ------------    ------------    ------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Capital contributions.....................................         1,500              --              --
  Decrease in restricted cash...............................            --       1,000,000              --
  Proceeds from issuance of 12% subordinated notes and
    redeemable partnership interests........................    34,000,000              --              --
  Proceeds from bank loans..................................     8,900,000      77,285,000     104,000,000
  Repayment of bank loans...................................      (952,777)     (1,505,581)    (69,509,719)
  Repayment of other notes payable..........................      (527,514)     (1,145,989)     (1,362,995)
  Advances to affiliates....................................    (3,207,996)     (3,412,411)     (8,856,491)
  Repayments of advances to affiliates......................     3,479,336       2,986,778       9,021,440
                                                              ------------    ------------    ------------
         Net cash provided by financing activities..........    41,692,549      75,207,797      33,292,235
                                                              ------------    ------------    ------------
         Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
           equivalents......................................     3,037,453      (1,649,988)        758,280
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year..............     2,984,816       6,022,269       4,372,281
                                                              ------------    ------------    ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year....................  $  6,022,269    $  4,372,281    $  5,130,561
                                                              ============    ============    ============
Supplemental cash flow information:
  Interest paid.............................................  $ 11,575,250    $ 17,981,264    $ 21,770,938
                                                              ============    ============    ============
  Other non-cash items:
    Acquisition of property, plant and equipment through
      issuance of other notes payable.......................  $  1,222,000    $    917,815    $  1,025,319
                                                              ============    ============    ============
    Issuance of notes payable in connection with the
      acquisition of cable television and internet systems,
      net of imputed interest...............................  $    569,500    $  1,914,479              --
                                                              ============    ============    ============
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

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                    HELICON PARTNERS I, L.P. AND AFFILIATES

                     NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                        DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1997 AND 1998

1.  ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS

     Helicon Partners I, L.P. ("the Partnership") was organized as a limited
partnership on November 30, 1994 under the laws of the State of Delaware. On
April 8, 1996, Baum Investments, Inc. acquired a 1% general partnership interest
in the Partnership through an initial capital contribution of $1,500 and the
existing limited partners of The Helicon Group, L.P. ("THGLP"), formed in 1993,
exchanged their limited partnership interests in THGLP for all Class A Common
Limited Partnership Interests and Preferred Limited Partnership Interests in the
Partnership. As a result of this exchange, THGLP became 99% owned by the
Partnership. The Partnership now owns all of the limited partnership interests
in THGLP and Baum Investments, Inc. continues to be the general partner of THGLP
and to own a 1% general partnership interest in THGLP. The Partnership also owns
a 99% interest and THGLP a 1% interest in HPI Acquisition Co., LLC ("HPIAC"), a
Delaware limited liability company formed on February 7, 1996. The Partnership
also owned an 89% limited partnership interest and Baum Investments, Inc. a 1%
general partnership interest in Helicon OnLine, L. P. ("HOL"), a Delaware
limited partnership formed May 31, 1997. On June 29, 1998, the net assets of HOL
were transferred to THGLP in settlement of the inter-company loans THGLP had
made to HOL. The Partnership, THGLP, HPIAC and HOL are referred to collectively
herein as the Company.

     On March 22, 1999, Helicon Partners I, L. P. (HPI), Baum Investments, Inc.
and all the holders of partnership interests in HPI entered into a purchase
agreement by and among Charter Communications, Inc, Charter Communications, LLC
and Charter Helicon, LLC (collectively the "Charter Entities") providing for the
sale of all such partnership interests and Helicon Corp.'s interest in the
management agreements with THGLP and HPIAC to the Charter Entities. The sale
price is $550 million which amount will be reduced by any outstanding
indebtedness assumed by the Charter Entities.

     The Company operates cable television systems located in Pennsylvania, West
Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Vermont, New Hampshire,
Georgia and Tennessee. The Company also offers a broad range of Internet access
service, including dial-up access, dedicated high speed access, both two-way and
asymmetrical ("Hybrid"), high speed cable modem access, World Wide Web design
and hosting services and other value added services such as paging and private
network systems within the Company's cable service and contiguous areas.

2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

a) PRINCIPLES OF COMBINATION

     The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of the
Partnership, THGLP and HPIAC and HOL which have been combined because of common
ownership and control. They also reflect the accounts of THGLP's subsidiary,
Helicon Capital Corp. ("HCC"), which has nominal assets and no operations since
its incorporation. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been
eliminated in combination.

b) PARTNERSHIP PROFITS, LOSSES AND DISTRIBUTIONS

     Under the terms of the partnership agreements of the Partnership and THGLP,
profits, losses and distributions will be made to the general and Class A
Limited Partners pro-rata based on their respective partnership interest.

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             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     Holders of Preferred Limited Partnership Interests are entitled to an
aggregate preference on liquidation of $6,250,000 plus cumulative in-kind
distributions of additional Preferred Limited Partnership interests at an annual
rate of 12%.

c) REVENUE RECOGNITION

     Revenue is recognized as services are provided to subscribers. Subscription
revenues billed in advance for services are deferred and recorded as income in
the period in which services are rendered.

d) Property, Plant and Equipment

     Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost and are depreciated using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective
assets.

e) INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND DEFERRED COSTS

     Intangible assets and deferred costs are carried at cost and are amortized
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective
assets. The Company periodically reviews the amortization periods of their
intangible assets and deferred costs. The Company evaluates whether there has
been a permanent impairment in the value of these assets by considering such
factors including projected undiscounted cash flows, current market conditions
and changes in the cable television industry that would impact the
recoverability of such assets, among other things.

f) INCOME TAXES

     No provision for Federal or state income taxes has been made in the
accompanying combined financial statements since any liability for such income
taxes is that of the partners and not of the Partnership or its affiliates.
Certain assets have a basis for income tax purposes that differs from the
carrying value for financial reporting purposes, primarily due to differences in
depreciation methods. As a result of these differences, at December 31, 1997 and
1998 the net carrying value of these assets for financial reporting purposes
exceeded the net basis for income tax purposes by approximately $22 million and
$27 million respectively.

g) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     Cash and cash equivalents, consisting of amounts on deposit in money market
accounts, checking accounts and certificates of deposit, were $4,372,281 and
$5,130,561 at December 31, 1997 and 1998, respectively.

h) USE OF ESTIMATES

     Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions
relating to the reporting of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these combined
financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

i) INTEREST RATE CAP AGREEMENTS

     The cost paid is amortized over the life of the agreements.

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             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

j) DISCLOSURE ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Receivables, Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

     The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash
and cash equivalents, current receivables, notes receivable, accounts payable,
and accrued expenses approximate fair values.

Senior Secured Notes and Long-term Debt

     For the Senior Secured Notes, fair values are based on quoted market
prices. The fair market value at December 31, 1997 and 1998 was approximately
$123,000,000 and $120,000,000, respectively. For long-term debt, their values
approximate carrying value due to the short-term maturity of the debt and/or
fluctuating interest.

Comprehensive Income

     On January 1, 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 130, Reporting
Comprehensive Income. SFAS No. 130 establishes standards for reporting and
presentation of comprehensive income and its components in a full set of
financial statements. Comprehensive income consists of net income and net
unrealized gains (losses) on securities and is presented in the consolidated
statements of stockholder's equity and comprehensive income. The Statement
requires only additional disclosures in the consolidated financial statements;
it does not affect the Company's financial position or results of operations.
The Company has no items that qualify as comprehensive income.

3.  ACQUISITIONS

Cable Acquisitions

     On January 31, 1995, THGLP acquired a cable television system, serving
approximately 1,100 (unaudited) subscribers in the Vermont communities of
Bradford, South Royalton and Chelsea. The aggregate purchase price was
approximately $350,000 and was allocated to the net assets acquired which
included property and equipment and intangible assets.

     In June and July, 1996, HPIAC completed the acquisitions of all the
operating assets of the cable television systems, serving approximately 26,000
(unaudited) subscribers, in the areas of Jasper and Skyline, Tennessee and
Summerville, Trenton, Menlo, Decatur and Chatsworth, Georgia (collectively
referred to as the Tennessee cluster).

     The aggregate purchase price of $36,398,889, including acquisition costs of
$742,837, was allocated to the net assets acquired based on their estimated fair
value. Such allocation is summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                         <C>
Land....................................................    $    25,000
Cable television system.................................     17,876,244
Other property, plant and equipment.....................        185,000
Subscriber lists........................................     17,474,762
Noncompete agreement....................................          1,000
Other intangible assets.................................        742,837
Other net operating items...............................         94,046
                                                            -----------
Total aggregate purchase price..........................    $36,398,889
                                                            ===========
</TABLE>

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             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     A portion of the purchase price was paid through the issuance of notes to
the sellers of one of the systems totaling $750,000. Such notes were reported
net of imputed interest of $180,500 computed at 9% per annum (see note 11).

     On January 16, 1997, HPIAC acquired an adjacent cable television system
serving approximately 2,256 (unaudited) subscribers in the communities of Ten
Mile and Hamilton, Tennessee. The aggregate purchase price was approximately
$2,960,294 and was allocated to the net assets acquired which included property,
equipment and intangible assets, based on their estimated fair value.

     On January 31, 1997, THGLP acquired a cable television system, serving
approximately 823 (unaudited) subscribers in the West Virginia counties of Wirt
and Wood. The aggregate purchase price was approximately $1,053,457, and was
allocated to the net assets acquired which included property, equipment and
intangible assets, based on their estimated fair value.

     On April 18, 1997, HPIAC acquired a cable television system serving
approximately 839 (unaudited) subscribers in the communities of Charleston and
Calhoun, Tennessee. The aggregate purchase price was approximately $1,055,693
and was allocated to the net assets acquired which included property and
equipment and intangible assets, based on their estimated fair value.

     On June 26, 1997, HPIAC acquired the net assets of cable television systems
serving approximately 21,500 (unaudited) subscribers primarily in the North
Carolina communities of Avery County and surrounding areas and in the South
Carolina community of Anderson County. The aggregate purchase price was
approximately $45,258,279, including acquisition costs of $547,235, and was
allocated to the net assets acquired which included property, plant, equipment
and intangible assets, based on their estimated fair value.

     On June 26, 1997, THGLP acquired the net assets of a cable television
system serving approximately 11,000 (unaudited) subscribers in the North
Carolina communities of Watauga County, Blowing Rock, Beech Mountain and the
town of Boone. The aggregate purchase price was $19,947,430 and was allocated to
the net assets acquired which included, property, plant, equipment and
intangible assets, based on their estimated fair value.

     The aggregate purchase price of the 1997 cable acquisitions was $70,275,153
and was allocated to the net assets acquired based on their estimated fair
market value as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                         <C>
Land......................................................  $   158,500
Cable television system...................................   21,320,900
Vehicles..................................................    1,473,600
Computer equipment........................................      240,000
Subscriber lists..........................................   46,925,173
Organization and other costs..............................      688,816
Other net operating items.................................     (531,836)
                                                            -----------
Total aggregate purchase price............................  $70,275,153
                                                            ===========
</TABLE>

     On December 31, 1998, HPIAC acquired the net assets of cable television
systems serving approximately 11,225 (unaudited) subscribers primarily in the
North Carolina community of Roanoke Rapids. The aggregate purchase price was
$26,063,284 including acquisition costs of

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             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

$535,875 and was allocated to the net assets acquired, which included, property,
equipment and intangible assets, based on their estimated fair value.

<TABLE>
<S>                                                         <C>
Land......................................................  $   250,000
Cable television system...................................    4,258,000
Other property, plant and equipment.......................    1,103,375
Subscriber lists..........................................   19,805,000
Organization and other costs..............................      535,875
Other net operating items.................................      111,034
                                                            -----------
Total aggregate purchase price............................  $26,063,284
                                                            ===========
</TABLE>

Internet Acquisitions

     On March 22, 1996, THGLP acquired the net assets of a telephone dial-up
internet access provider ("ISP") serving approximately 350 (unaudited) customers
in and around the area of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The aggregate purchase price
was approximately $40,000.

     On April 1, 1997, the Partnership acquired the net assets of a telephone
dial-up ISP serving approximately 2,500 (unaudited) customers in and around the
area of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The aggregate purchase price was $757,029.

     On May 31, 1997, the Partnership acquired the net assets of a telephone
dial-up ISP serving approximately 1,800 (unaudited) customers in and around the
area of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The aggregate purchase price was $213,629.

     On November 14, 1997, HOL acquired the net assets of a telephone dial-up
ISP serving approximately 1,744 (unaudited) customers in and around the area of
Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The aggregate purchase price was $348,927.

     On December 17, 1997, HOL acquired the net assets of a telephone dial-up
ISP serving 1,571 (unaudited) customers in and around the area of Plainfield,
Vermont. The aggregate purchase price was $497,307.

     On December 17, 1997, HOL acquired the net assets of a telephone dial-up
ISP serving approximately 2,110 (unaudited) customers in and around the area of
Wells River, Vermont. The aggregate purchase price was $673,170.

     The aggregate purchase price of the 1997 ISP acquisitions was $2,490,062
and was allocated to the net assets acquired, based on their estimated fair
value. Such allocation is summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                          <C>
Internet service equipment.................................  $  237,064
Customer lists.............................................   1,409,768
Non-compete Agreement......................................     883,097
Other intangible assets....................................      35,000
Other net operating items..................................     (74,867)
                                                             ----------
Total aggregate purchase price.............................  $2,490,062
                                                             ==========
</TABLE>

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                    HELICON PARTNERS I, L.P. AND AFFILIATES

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     A portion of the purchase price was paid through the issuance of notes to
the Sellers totaling $1,801,000. Such notes were reported net of imputed
interest of $304,698 computed at 9% per annum (see Note 11).

     The operating results relating to the above acquisitions, effective with
their acquisition dates, are included in the accompanying combined financial
statements.

4.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     Property, plant and equipment, net is summarized as follows at December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 ESTIMATED USEFUL
                                     1997            1998         LIFE IN YEARS
                                 ------------    ------------    ----------------
<S>                              <C>             <C>             <C>
Land...........................  $    121,689    $    320,689         --
Cable television system........   124,684,403     140,441,324      5 to 20
Internet service equipment.....     1,281,362       2,483,602       2 to 3
Office furniture and
  fixtures.....................       677,672         728,253      5 and 10
Vehicles.......................     3,536,358       4,570,990      3 and 5
Building.......................       805,525       1,585,384      5 and 10
Building and leasehold
  Improvements.................       398,843         445,820       1 to 5
Computers......................     3,232,355       4,159,506       3 to 5
                                 ------------    ------------
                                  134,738,207     154,735,568
Less accumulated depreciation..   (54,633,830)    (67,997,988)
                                 ------------    ------------
                                 $ 80,104,377    $ 86,737,580
                                 ============    ============
</TABLE>

5.  INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND DEFERRED COSTS

     Intangible assets and deferred costs are summarized as follows at December
31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 ESTIMATED USEFUL
                                       1997           1998        LIFE IN YEARS
                                   ------------   ------------   ----------------
<S>                                <C>            <C>            <C>
Covenants not-to-compete.........  $ 14,270,120   $ 14,270,120        5
Franchise agreements.............    19,650,889     19,650,889     9 to 17
Goodwill.........................     1,703,760      1,703,760       20
Subscriber lists.................    82,292,573    102,097,574     6 to 10
Financing costs..................     9,414,809      9,291,640     8 to 10
Organization and other costs.....     3,631,650      4,306,777     5 to 10
                                   ------------   ------------
                                    130,963,801    151,320,760
Less accumulated amortization....   (45,897,136)   (56,443,913)
                                   ------------   ------------
                                   $ 85,066,665   $ 94,876,847
                                   ============   ============
</TABLE>

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             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

6.  TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

     Amounts due from/to affiliates result from management fees, expense
allocations and temporary non-interest bearing loans. The affiliates are related
to the Company through common-ownership.

     The Partnership is managed by Helicon Corp., an affiliated management
company. During 1996, 1997 and 1998, the Partnership was charged management fees
of $2,103,077, $2,997,872, and $3,496,271, respectively. In 1997 and 1998,
$2,685,172 and $3,231,362 of the management fees were paid and $312,700 and
$172,476 were deferred, in accordance with the terms of the Partnership's credit
agreements, respectively. Management fees are calculated based on the gross
revenues of the systems. Additionally, during 1996, 1997 and 1998, THGLP was
also charged $980,000, $713,906, and $1,315,315, respectively, for certain costs
incurred by this related party on their behalf.

     In May 1997, immediately after the formation of HOL, HPI sold 10% of its
limited partner interest in HOL to certain employees of Helicon Corp. Such
interests were sold at HPI's proportionate carrying value of HOL of $83,631 in
exchange for notes receivable from these individuals. These notes are due upon
the liquidation of HOL or the sale of all or substantially all of its assets.

     On June 26, 1998, the notes were cancelled in consideration of the return
by the Helicon employees of their 10% limited partnership interests.

7.  DUE TO PRINCIPAL OWNER

     Mr. Theodore Baum, directly or indirectly, is the principal owner of 96.17%
of the general and limited partnership interests of the Partnership (the
"Principal Owner"). Due to Principal Owner consists of $5,000,000 at December
31, 1997 and 1998 payable by THGLP. Beginning on November 3, 1993, interest on
the $5,000,000 due to the Principal Owner did not accrue and in accordance with
the provisions of the Senior Secured Notes was not paid for twenty four months.
Interest resumed on November 3, 1995 (see Note 8). The principal may only be
repaid thereafter subject to the passage of certain limiting tests under the
covenants of the Senior Secured Notes. Prior to the issuance of the Senior
Secured Notes, amounts due to Principal Owner bore interest at varying rates per
annum based on the prime rate and were due on demand. Interest expense includes
$521,701 in 1996 and $530,082 in 1997 and $524,880 in 1998 related to this debt.

8.  SENIOR SECURED NOTES

     On November 3, 1993, THGLP and HCC (the "Issuers"), through a private
placement offering, issued $115,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 11% Senior
Secured Notes due 2003 (the "Senior Secured Notes"), secured by substantially
all the assets of THGLP. The Senior Secured Notes were issued at a substantial
discount from their principal amount and generated net proceeds to the Issuers
of approximately $105,699,000. Interest is payable on a semi-annual basis in
arrears on November 1 and May 1, beginning on May 1, 1994. Until November 1,
1996 the Senior Secured Notes bore interest at the rate of 9% per annum. After
November 1, 1996, the Senior Secured Notes bear interest at the rate of 11% per
annum. The discount on the Senior Secured Notes has been amortized over the term
of the Senior Secured Notes so as to result in an effective interest rate of 11%
per annum.

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             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     The Senior Secured Notes may be redeemed at the option of the Issuers in
whole or in part at any time on or after November 1, 1997 at the redemption
price of 108% reducing ratably to 100% of the principal amount, in each case
together with accrued interest to the redemption date. The Issuers are required
to redeem $25,000,000 principal amount of the Senior Secured Notes on each of
November 1, 2001 and November 1, 2002. The indenture under which the Senior
Secured Notes were issued contains various restrictive covenants, the more
significant of which are, limitations on distributions to partners, the
incurrence or guarantee of indebtedness, the payment of management fees, other
transactions with officers, directors and affiliates, and the issuance of
certain types of equity interests or distributions relating thereto.

9.  LOANS PAYABLE TO BANKS

     On July 12, 1996, HPIAC entered into $85,000,000 of senior secured credit
facilities ("Facilities") with a group of banks and The First National Bank of
Chicago, as agent. The Facilities were comprised of a $55,000,000 senior secured
two and one-half year revolving credit facility, converting on December 31, 1998
to a five and one-half year amortizing term loan due June 30, 2004 ("Facility
A"); and, a $30,000,000 senior secured, amortizing, multiple draw nine year term
loan facility due June 30, 2005 ("Facility B"). The Facilities financed certain
permitted acquisitions, transaction expenses and general corporate purposes.
Interest on outstanding borrowings was payable at specified margins over either
LIBOR or the higher of the corporate base rate of The First National Bank of
Chicago or the rates on overnight Federal funds transactions with members of the
Federal Reserve System. The margins varied based on the Company's total leverage
ratio, as defined, at the time of an advance. As of December 31, 1997, the
amounts outstanding were $30,000,000 under Facility B and $35,500,000
outstanding under Facility A. Interest was payable at LIBOR plus 3.50% for
Facility B and LIBOR plus 3.00% for Facility A. In addition, HPIAC paid a
commitment fee of .5% of the unused balance of the Facilities.

     On December 15, 1998, the Facilities were repaid in full together with
accrued interest thereon from the proceeds of the new credit agreements (see
below).

     In connection with the early retirement of the aforementioned bank debt,
HPIAC wrote off related unamortized deferred financing costs totaling
$1,657,320. Such amount has been classified as an extraordinary item in the
accompanying 1998 combined statement of operations.

     In connection with the aforementioned Facilities, HPIAC entered into an
interest rate cap agreement to reduce its exposure to interest rate risk.
Interest rate cap transactions generally involve the exchange of fixed and
floating rate interest payment obligations and provide for a ceiling on interest
to be paid, respectively, without the exchange of the underlying notional
principal amount. These types of transactions involve risk of counterpart
nonperformance under the terms of the contract. At December 31, 1997, HPIAC had
cap agreements with aggregate notional amounts of $42,500,000 expiring through
March 29, 2000. On December 15, 1998, in connection with the early retirement of
the related bank debt, the cap agreements were terminated and HPIAC wrote off
the unamortized costs of these cap agreements.

     On December 15, 1998, HPIAC entered into credit agreements with a group of
banks and Paribas, as agent, providing maximum borrowings of $110,000,000 (the
1998 Credit Facilities). The agreements include (i) a senior secured Credit
Agreement consisting of a $35,000,000 A Term Loan, maturing on December 31,
2005, $45,000,000 B Term Loan, maturing on December 31, 2006 and a $10,000,000
Revolving Commitment, maturing on December 31, 2005

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             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

and (ii) a Loan Agreement consisting of a $20,000,000 Hybrid Facility, maturing
on December 31, 2007.

     As of December 31, 1998, the A Term Loan, B Term Loan and Hybrid Facility
were fully drawn down and there was nothing outstanding under the Revolving
Commitment. The principal cash payments required under the Company's credit
agreements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and
2003 are estimated to aggregate $0, $812,500, $3,950,000, $5,700,000 and
$7,450,000, respectively.

     Interest is payable at LIBOR plus an applicable margin, which is based on a
ratio of loans outstanding to annualized EBITDAM, as defined in the agreement
and can not exceed 3.00% for A Term Loan and Revolving Commitments, 3.25% for B
Term Loan and 4.50% for the Hybrid Facility. In addition, the Company pays a
commitment fee of .50% of the unused balance of the Revolving Commitment.

     The 1998 Credit Facilities are secured by a first perfected security
interest in all of the assets of HPIAC and a pledge of all equity interests of
HPIAC. The credit agreement contains various restrictive covenants that include
the achievement of certain financial ratios relating to interest, fixed charges,
leverage, limitations on capital expenditures, incurrence or guarantee of
indebtedness, other transactions with affiliates and distributions to members.
In addition, management fees in the aggregate cannot exceed 5% of gross revenues
of HPIAC.

     On June 26, 1997, THGLP entered into a $20,000,000 senior secured credit
facility with Banque Paribas, as Agent (the 1997 Credit Facility). On January 5,
1999, the 1997 Credit Facility was restated and amended. The facility is
non-amortizing and is due November 1, 2000. Borrowings under the facility
financed the acquisition of certain cable television assets in North Carolina
(see note 3). Interest on the $20,000,000 outstanding is payable at specified
margins over either LIBOR or the rate of interest publicly announced in New York
City by The Chase Manhattan Bank from time to time as its prime commercial
lending rate. The margins vary based on the THGLP's total leverage ratio, as
defined, at the time of an advance. Currently interest is payable at LIBOR plus
2.75%.

     The 1997 Credit Facility is secured by a first perfected security interest
in all of the assets of the Partnership and a pledge of all equity interests of
the THGLP. The credit agreement contains various restrictive covenants that
include the achievement of certain financial ratios relating to interest, fixed
charges, leverage, limitations on capital expenditures, incurrence or guarantee
of indebtedness, transactions with affiliates, distributions to members and
management fees which accrue at 5% of gross revenues.

     Also included in loans payable to banks is a mortgage note of $266,922
payable to a bank that is secured by THGLP's office building in Vermont. The
interest is payable at Prime plus 1% and the mortgage note is due March 1, 2012.

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             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     Principal payments on the mortgage note are summarized as follows at
December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31                                        AMOUNT
- -----------------------                                       --------
<S>                                                           <C>
1999........................................................  $ 10,581
2000........................................................    11,631
2001........................................................    12,786
2002........................................................    14,055
2003 and thereafter.........................................   217,869
                                                              --------
                                                              $266,922
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

10.  SUBORDINATED NOTES AND REDEEMABLE PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS

     In April 1996 the Partnership sold to unrelated investors, $34,000,000
aggregate principal amount of its 12% Subordinated Notes (the "Subordinated
Notes") and warrants to purchase 2,419.1 units (the "Units") of Class B Common
Limited Partnership Interests representing in the aggregate 24.191% of the
outstanding limited partner interests of the Partnership on a fully diluted
basis (the "Warrants"). Of the $34,000,000 of gross proceeds, $3,687,142 was
determined to be the value of the Warrants, and $30,312,858 was allocated to the
Subordinated Notes. The discount on the Subordinated Notes is being amortized
over the term of these Notes.

     The Subordinated Notes are subordinated to the senior indebtedness of the
Partnership and are due April 1, 2004. Interest is payable semi-annually on each
October 1 and April 1 in cash or through the issuance of additional Subordinated
Notes, at the option of the Partnership. In October 1996, April 1997, October
1997, April 1998 and October 1998, the Partnership elected to satisfy interest
due through the issuance of $1,945,667, $2,156,740, $2,037,079, $2,408,370 and
$2,552,871, respectively, additional Subordinated Notes. After September 2001, a
holder or holders of no less than 33 1/3% of the aggregate principal amount of
the Subordinated Notes can require the Partnership to repurchase their
Subordinated Notes at a price equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued
interest. The Partnership has an option to redeem the Subordinated Notes at 102%
of the aggregate principal amount after the fifth anniversary of their issuance,
at 101% of the aggregate principal amount after the sixth anniversary of
issuance and at 100% of the aggregate principal amount after the seventh
anniversary of issuance.

     Holders of the Warrants have the right to acquire the Units at any time for
a price of $1,500 per Unit. After September 2001, a holder or holders of at
least 33 1/3% of the Warrants can require the Partnership to either purchase
their Warrants at their interest in the Net Equity Value of the Partnership or
seek a purchaser for all of the assets or equity interests of the Partnership.
Net Equity Value pursuant to the terms of the underlying agreements is the
estimated amount of cash that would be available for distribution to the
Partnership interests upon a sale of all of the assets of the Partnership and
its subsequent dissolution and liquidation. The Net Equity Value is the amount
agreed to by the Partnership and 66 2/3% of the holders of the Subordinated
Notes and Warrants or, absent such agreement, determined through a specified
appraisal process.

     The Partnership estimated the Net Equity Value of the Warrants to be
approximately $43,250,000 at December 31, 1998 and $16,750,000 at December 31,
1997. Such estimate as of December 31, 1998 reflects the amount that the holders
of the warrants have agreed to accept for their interests assuming the proposed
sale of all of the interests of the partnership is consummated (see note 14).
The increase in the estimated Net Equity Value over the original

                                      F-161
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                    HELICON PARTNERS I, L.P. AND AFFILIATES

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

carrying value of the Warrants is being accreted evenly over the period
beginning with the date of the increase and September 2001. Such accretion is
being reflected in the accompanying financial statements as an increase in the
carrying value of the Warrants and a corresponding reduction in the carrying
value of the capital accounts of the General and Class A Limited Partners.

     The agreements underlying the Subordinated Notes and the Warrants contain
various restrictive covenants that include limitations on incurrence or
guarantee of indebtedness, transactions with affiliates, and distributions to
partners. In addition, management fees in the aggregate cannot exceed 5% of
gross revenues of the Partnership.

11.  OTHER NOTES PAYABLE

     Other Notes payable consists of the following at December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 1997          1998
                                                              ----------    ----------
<S>                                                           <C>           <C>
Promissory note in consideration for acquisition of a cable
  television system, accruing interest at 10% per annum on
  principal and accrued interest which is added to principal
  on certain specified dates; interest becomes payable on
  January 1, 1998 and the principal is payable in full on
  August 20, 2000                                             $2,036,765    $2,036,765
Non-interest bearing promissory notes issued in connection
  with the acquisition of a cable television system.
  Principal payments begin on July 16, 1997, in the amount
  of $70,000 and four installments in the amount of $170,000
  on each July 16 thereafter. Such notes are reported net of
  imputed interest of $141,116 and $101,732 in 1997 and
  1998, respectively, computed at 9% per annum                   538,884       408,268
Non-interest bearing promissory notes issued in connection
  with the acquisitions of the internet businesses.
  Principal payments are due in January, February, and March
  of each year and continue quarterly thereafter through
  June, 2001. Such notes are reported net of imputed
  interest of $180,727 and $146,441 in the 1997 and 1998,
  respectively, computed at 9% per annum                       1,398,478     1,021,474
Installment notes, collateralized by vehicles and other
  equipment and payable in monthly installments, at interest
  rates between 5.5% to 14.25% per annum, through January,
  2003                                                         1,772,949     1,982,297
                                                              ----------    ----------
                                                              $5,747,076    $5,448,804
                                                              ==========    ==========
</TABLE>

                                      F-162
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                    HELICON PARTNERS I, L.P. AND AFFILIATES

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     Principal payments due on the above notes payable are summarized as follows
at December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31                                        AMOUNT
- -----------------------                                      ----------
<S>                                                          <C>
1999.....................................................    $1,337,476
2000.....................................................     3,276,529
2001.....................................................       678,349
2002.....................................................       140,944
2003.....................................................        15,506
                                                             ----------
                                                             $5,448,804
                                                             ==========
</TABLE>

12.  PARTNERS' DEFICIT

     During 1993, the Principal Owner contributed a $6,500,000 unsecured,
non-interest bearing personal promissory note due on demand to the general
partner of THGLP. Additionally, the Principal Owner contributed to THGLP an
unsecured, non-interest bearing personal promissory note in the aggregate
principal amount of $24,000,000 (together with the $6,500,000 note, the "Baum
Notes"). The Baum Notes have been issued for the purpose of THGLP's credit
enhancement. Although the Baum Notes are unconditional, they do not become
payable except (i) in increasing amounts presently up to $19,500,000 and in
installments thereafter to a maximum of $30,500,000 on December 16, 1996 and
(ii) at such time after such dates as THGLP's creditors shall have exhausted all
claims against THGLP's assets.

13.  COMMITMENTS

     The Partnership and affiliates leases telephone and utility poles on an
annual basis. The leases are self renewing. Pole rental expense for the years
ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 was $609,075, $873,264 and $982,306,
respectively.

     In connection with certain lease and franchise agreements, the Partnership,
from time to time, issues security bonds.

     The Partnership and affiliates utilizes certain office space under
operating lease agreements which expire at various dates through August 2013 and
contain renewal options. At December 31, 1998 the future minimum rental
commitments under such leases were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31
- -----------------------
<S>                                                          <C>
1999.....................................................    $  166,825
2000.....................................................       142,136
2001.....................................................       141,727
2002.....................................................       147,912
2003.....................................................       151,412
Thereafter...............................................     1,418,017
                                                             ----------
                                                             $2,168,029
                                                             ==========
</TABLE>

     Office rent expense was $102,801 in 1996, $203,506 in 1997 and $254,955 in
1998.

                                      F-163
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                    HELICON PARTNERS I, L.P. AND AFFILIATES

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

14.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

     On March 22, 1999, Helicon Partners I, L. P. (HPI), Baum Investments, Inc.
and all the holders of partnership interests in HPI entered into a purchase
agreement by and among Charter Communications, Inc, Charter Communications, LLC
and Charter Helicon, LLC (collectively the "Charter Entities") providing for the
sale of all such partnership interests and Helicon Corp.'s interest in the
management agreements with THGLP and HPIAC to the Charter Entities. The sale
price is $550 million which amount will be reduced by any outstanding
indebtedness assumed by the Charter Entities.

                                      F-164
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                       REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

To the Partners of InterMedia Partners
and InterMedia Capital Partners IV, L.P.

     In our opinion, the accompanying combined balance sheets and the related
combined statements of operations, of changes in equity and of cash flows
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of InterMedia
Cable Systems (comprised of components of InterMedia Partners and InterMedia
Capital Partners IV, L.P.), at December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of
their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are
the responsibility of the management of InterMedia Partners and InterMedia
Capital Partners IV, L.P.; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these
statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards which
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.

/s/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

San Francisco, California
April 20, 1999

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<PAGE>   411

                            INTERMEDIA CABLE SYSTEMS
              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

                            COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 DECEMBER 31,
                                                              -------------------
                                                                1998       1997
                                                              --------   --------
<S>                                                           <C>        <C>
ASSETS
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
  of $899 and $680, respectively............................  $ 14,425   $ 13,017
Receivables from affiliates.................................     5,623      1,719
Prepaid expenses............................................       423        626
Other current assets........................................       350        245
                                                              --------   --------
          Total current assets..............................    20,821     15,607
Intangible assets, net......................................   255,356    283,562
Property and equipment, net.................................   218,465    179,681
Deferred income taxes.......................................    12,598     14,221
Other non-current assets....................................     2,804      1,140
                                                              --------   --------
          Total assets......................................  $510,044   $494,211
                                                              ========   ========
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities....................  $ 19,230   $ 20,934
Deferred revenue............................................    11,104      8,938
Payables to affiliates......................................     3,158      2,785
Income taxes payable........................................                  285
                                                              --------   --------
          Total current liabilities.........................    33,492     32,942
Note payable to InterMedia Partners IV, L.P.................   396,579    387,213
Deferred channel launch revenue.............................     4,045      2,104
                                                              --------   --------
          Total liabilities.................................   434,116    422,259
                                                              --------   --------
Commitments and contingencies...............................
Mandatorily redeemable preferred shares.....................    14,184     13,239
Equity......................................................    61,744     58,713
                                                              --------   --------
          Total liabilities and equity......................  $510,044   $494,211
                                                              ========   ========
</TABLE>

            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

                                      F-166
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                            INTERMEDIA CABLE SYSTEMS
              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              FOR THE YEAR ENDED
                                                                 DECEMBER 31,
                                                              -------------------
                                                                1998       1997
                                                              --------   --------
<S>                                                           <C>        <C>
REVENUES
Basic and cable services....................................  $125,920   $112,592
Pay services................................................    23,975     24,467
Other services..............................................    26,167     25,519
                                                              --------   --------
                                                               176,062    162,578
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Program fees................................................    39,386     33,936
Other direct expenses.......................................    16,580     16,500
Selling, general and administrative expenses................    30,787     29,181
Management and consulting fees..............................     3,147      2,870
Depreciation and amortization...............................    85,982     81,303
                                                              --------   --------
                                                               175,882    163,790
                                                              --------   --------
Profit/(loss) from operations...............................       180     (1,212)
                                                              --------   --------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest expense............................................   (25,449)   (28,458)
Gain on sale/exchange of cable systems......................    26,218     10,006
Interest and other income...................................       341        429
Other expense...............................................    (3,188)    (1,431)
                                                              --------   --------
                                                                (2,078)   (19,454)
Loss before income tax benefit (expense)....................    (1,898)   (20,666)
Income tax benefit (expense)................................    (1,623)     4,026
                                                              --------   --------
NET LOSS....................................................  $ (3,521)  $(16,640)
                                                              ========   ========
</TABLE>

            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

                                      F-167
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                            INTERMEDIA CABLE SYSTEMS
              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

                    COMBINED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Balance at December 31, 1996................................  $ 69,746
Net loss....................................................   (16,640)
Accretion for mandatorily redeemable preferred shares.......      (882)
Net contributions from parent...............................     6,489
                                                              --------
Balance at December 31, 1997................................    58,713
Net loss....................................................    (3,521)
Accretion for mandatorily redeemable preferred shares.......      (945)
Net cash contributions from parent..........................     6,350
In-kind contribution from parent............................     1,147
                                                              --------
Balance at December 31, 1998................................  $ 61,744
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

                                      F-168
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                            INTERMEDIA CABLE SYSTEMS
              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               FOR THE YEAR ENDED
                                                                  DECEMBER 31,
                                                              --------------------
                                                                1998        1997
                                                              --------    --------
<S>                                                           <C>         <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  Net loss..................................................  $ (3,521)   $(16,640)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash flows from
     operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization..........................    85,982      81,303
     Loss and disposal of fixed assets......................     3,177         504
     Gain on sale/exchange of cable systems.................   (26,218)    (10,006)
     Changes in assets and liabilities:
       Accounts receivable..................................    (1,395)     (2,846)
       Receivables from affiliates..........................    (3,904)       (639)
       Prepaid expenses.....................................       203        (251)
       Other current assets.................................      (106)        (10)
       Deferred income taxes................................     1,623      (4,311)
       Other non-current assets.............................      (517)        (58)
       Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.............    (2,073)      4,436
       Deferred revenue.....................................     1,208       1,399
       Payables to affiliates...............................       373         469
       Accrued interest.....................................    25,449      28,458
       Deferred channel launch revenue......................     2,895       2,817
                                                              --------    --------
          Cash flows from operating activities..............    83,176      84,625
                                                              --------    --------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
     Purchases of property and equipment....................   (72,673)    (87,253)
     Sale/exchange of cable systems.........................      (398)     11,157
     Intangible assets......................................      (372)       (506)
                                                              --------    --------
          Cash flows from investing activities..............   (73,443)    (76,602)
                                                              --------    --------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
     Net contributions from parent..........................     6,350       6,489
     Net repayment of borrowings............................   (16,083)    (14,512)
                                                              --------    --------
          Cash flows from financing activities..............    (9,733)     (8,023)
                                                              --------    --------
Net change in cash..........................................        --          --
                                                              --------    --------
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD.................................        --          --
                                                              --------    --------
CASH AT END OF PERIOD.......................................  $     --    $     --
                                                              ========    ========
</TABLE>

            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

                                      F-169
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                            INTERMEDIA CABLE SYSTEMS
              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

                     NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

THE CHARTER TRANSACTIONS

     InterMedia Partners, a California limited partnership ("IP-I"), and
InterMedia Capital Partners IV, L.P., a California limited partnership,
("ICP-IV", together with IP-I, "InterMedia") are affiliated through common
control and management. Robin Media Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation, ("RMG")
is a majority owned subsidiary of ICP-IV. On April 20, 1999, InterMedia and
certain of its affiliates entered into agreements (the "Agreements") with
affiliates of Charter Communications, Inc. ("Charter") to sell and exchange
certain of their cable television systems ("the Charter Transactions").

     Specifically, ICP-IV and its affiliates have agreed to sell certain of
their cable television systems in Tennessee and Gainsville, Georgia through a
combination of asset sales and the sale of its equity interests in RMG, and to
exchange their systems in and around Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina
for Charter systems located in Indiana, Kentucky, Utah and Montana. Immediately
upon Charter's acquisition of RMG, IP-I will exchange its cable television
systems in Athens, Georgia, Asheville and Marion, North Carolina and Cleveland,
Tennessee for RMG's cable television systems located in middle Tennessee.

     The Charter Transactions are expected to close during the third or fourth
quarter of 1999. The cable systems retained by Charter upon consummation of the
Charter Transactions, together with RMG, are referred to as the "InterMedia
Cable Systems," or the "Systems."

PRESENTATION

     The accompanying combined financial statements represent the financial
position of the InterMedia Cable Systems as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 and
the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended.
The Systems being sold or exchanged do not individually or collectively comprise
a separate legal entity. Accordingly, the combined financial statements have
been carved-out from the historical accounting records of InterMedia.

CARVE-OUT METHODOLOGY

     Throughout the periods covered by the combined financial statements, the
individual cable systems were operated and accounted for separately. However,
the Charter Transactions exclude certain systems (the "Excluded Systems") which
were operated as part of the Marion, North Carolina and western Tennessee
systems throughout 1997 and 1998. For purposes of carving out and excluding the
results of operations and financial position of the Excluded Systems from the
combined financial statements, management has estimated the revenues, expenses,
assets and liabilities associated with each Excluded System based on the ratio
of each Excluded System's basic subscribers to the total basic subscribers
served by the Marion, North Carolina and western Tennessee systems,
respectively. Management believes the basis used for these allocations is
reasonable. The Systems' results of operations are not necessarily indicative of
future operating results or the results that would have occurred if the Systems
were a separate legal entity.

     Management and consulting fees represent an allocation of management fees
charged to IP-I and ICP-IV by InterMedia Capital Management, a California
limited partnership ("ICM") and

                                      F-170
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                            INTERMEDIA CABLE SYSTEMS
              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

InterMedia Management, Inc. ("IMI"), respectively. Prior to January 1, 1998,
InterMedia Capital Management IV, L.P. ("ICM-IV") provided such management and
consulting services to ICP-IV. ICM and ICM-IV are limited partners of IP-I and
ICP-IV, respectively. IMI is the managing member of each of the general partners
of IP-I and ICP-IV. These fees are charged at a fixed amount per annum and have
been allocated to the Systems based upon the allocated contributed capital of
the individual systems as compared to the total contributed capital of
InterMedia's subsidiaries.

     As more fully described in Note 9 -- "Related Party Transactions," certain
administrative services are also provided by IMI and are charged to all
affiliates based on relative basic subscriber percentages.

CASH AND INTERCOMPANY ACCOUNTS

     Under InterMedia's centralized cash management system, cash requirements of
its individual operating units were generally provided directly by InterMedia
and the cash generated or used by the Systems was transferred to/from
InterMedia, as appropriate, through intercompany accounts. The intercompany
account balances between InterMedia and the individual operating units, except
RMG's intercompany note payable to InterMedia Partners IV, L.P. ("IP-IV") as
described in Note 7 -- "Note Payable to InterMedia Partners IV, L.P." are not
intended to be settled. Accordingly, the balances, other than RMG's note payable
to IP-IV, are included in equity and all net cash generated from operations,
investing activities and financing activities have been included in the Systems'
net contribution from parent in the combined statements of cash flows.

     IP-I and ICP-IV or its subsidiaries maintain all external debt to fund and
manage InterMedia's operations on a centralized basis. The combined financial
statements present only the debt and related interest expense of RMG, which is
assumed and repaid by Charter pursuant to the Charter Transactions. See Note
7 -- "Note Payable to InterMedia Partners IV, L.P." Debt, unamortized debt issue
costs and interest expense related to the financing of the cable systems not
owned by RMG have not been allocated to the InterMedia Cable Systems. As such,
the level of debt, unamortized debt issue costs and related interest expense
presented in the combined financial statements are not representative of the
debt that would be required or interest expense incurred if InterMedia Cable
Systems were a separate legal entity.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

REVENUE RECOGNITION

     Cable television service revenue is recognized in the period in which
services are provided to customers. Deferred revenue generally represents
revenue billed in advance and deferred until cable service is provided.

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

     Additions to property and equipment, including new customer installations,
are recorded at cost. Self-constructed fixed assets include materials, labor and
overhead. Costs of disconnecting and reconnecting cable service are expensed.
Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.
Expenditures for major renewals and improvements are capitalized. Capitalized
fixed assets are written down to recoverable values whenever recover-

                                      F-171
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                            INTERMEDIA CABLE SYSTEMS
              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

ability through operations or sale of the systems becomes doubtful. Gains and
losses on disposal of property and equipment are included in the Systems'
statements of operations when the assets are sold or retired from service.

     Depreciation is computed using the double-declining balance method over the
following estimated useful lives:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                YEARS
                                                                ------
<S>                                                             <C>
Cable television plant......................................    5 - 10
Buildings and improvements..................................        10
Furniture and fixtures......................................     3 - 7
Equipment and other.........................................    3 - 10
</TABLE>

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     The Systems have franchise rights to operate cable television systems in
various towns and political subdivisions. Franchise rights are being amortized
over the lesser of the remaining franchise lives or the base ten and twelve-year
terms of IP-I and ICP-IV, respectively. The remaining lives of the franchises
range from one to eighteen years.

     Goodwill represents the excess of acquisition costs over the fair value of
net tangible and franchise assets acquired and liabilities assumed and is being
amortized on a straight-line basis over the base ten or twelve-year term of IP-I
and ICP-IV, respectively.

     Capitalized intangibles are written down to recoverable values whenever
recoverability through operations or sale of the systems becomes doubtful. Each
year, the Systems evaluate the recoverability of the carrying value of their
intangible assets by assessing whether the projected cash flows, including
projected cash flows from sale of the systems, is sufficient to recover the
unamortized costs of these assets.

INCOME TAXES

     Income taxes reported in InterMedia Cable Systems' combined financial
statements represent the tax effects of RMG's results of operations. RMG as a
corporation is the only entity within InterMedia Cable Systems which reports a
provision/benefit for income taxes. No provision or benefit for income taxes is
reported by any of the other cable systems within the InterMedia Cable Systems
structure because these systems are currently owned by various partnerships,
and, as such, the tax effects of these cable systems' results of operations
accrue to the partners.

     RMG accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability approach which
requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the tax
consequences of temporary differences by applying enacted statutory tax rates
applicable to future years to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities.

                                      F-172
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                            INTERMEDIA CABLE SYSTEMS
              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

USE OF ESTIMATES IN THE PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

     The carrying value of receivables, payables, deferred revenue and accrued
liabilities approximates fair value due to their short maturity.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

     In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income (FAS
130), which establishes standards for reporting and disclosure of comprehensive
income and its components. FAS 130 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 1997 and requires reclassification of financial statements for
earlier periods to be provided for comparative purposes. The Systems' total
comprehensive loss for all periods presented herein did not differ from those
amounts reported as net loss in the combined statement of operations.

3. SALE AND EXCHANGE OF CABLE PROPERTIES

SALE

     On December 5, 1997, RMG sold its cable television assets serving
approximately 7,400 (unaudited) basic subscribers in and around Royston and
Toccoa, Georgia. The sale resulted in a gain, calculated as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Proceeds from sale..........................................  $11,212
Net book value of assets sold...............................   (1,206)
                                                              -------
Gain on sale................................................  $10,006
                                                              =======
</TABLE>

EXCHANGE

     On December 31, 1998, certain of the Systems' cable television assets
located in and around western and eastern Tennessee ("Exchanged Assets"),
serving approximately 10,600 (unaudited) basic subscribers, plus cash of $398
were exchanged for other cable television assets located in and around western
and eastern Tennessee, serving approximately 10,000 (unaudited) basic
subscribers.

                                      F-173
<PAGE>   419
                            INTERMEDIA CABLE SYSTEMS
              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

     The cable television assets received have been recorded at fair market
value, allocated as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Property and equipment......................................  $ 5,141
Franchise rights............................................   24,004
                                                              -------
          Total.............................................  $29,145
                                                              =======
</TABLE>

     The exchange resulted in a gain of $26,218 calculated as the difference
between the fair value of the assets received and the net book value of the
Exchanged Assets less cash paid of $398.

4. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     Intangible assets consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  DECEMBER 31,
                                                              --------------------
                                                                1998        1997
                                                              ---------   --------
<S>                                                           <C>         <C>
Franchise rights............................................  $ 332,157   $302,308
Goodwill....................................................     58,505     58,772
Other.......................................................        345      6,392
                                                              ---------   --------
                                                                391,007    367,472
Accumulated amortization....................................   (135,651)   (83,910)
                                                              ---------   --------
                                                              $ 255,356   $283,562
                                                              =========   ========
</TABLE>

5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

     Property and equipment consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 DECEMBER 31,
                                                              -------------------
                                                                1998       1997
                                                              --------   --------
<S>                                                           <C>        <C>
Land........................................................  $  1,068   $  1,898
Cable television plant......................................   231,937    138,117
Building and improvements...................................     5,063      4,657
Furniture and fixtures......................................     3,170      2,009
Equipment and other.........................................    25,396     21,808
Construction-in-progress....................................    18,065     49,791
                                                              --------   --------
                                                               284,699    218,280
Accumulated depreciation....................................   (66,234)   (38,599)
                                                              --------   --------
                                                              $218,465   $179,681
                                                              ========   ========
</TABLE>

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                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

6. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

     Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                DECEMBER 31,
                                                              -----------------
                                                               1998      1997
                                                              -------   -------
<S>                                                           <C>       <C>
Accounts payable............................................  $ 1,780   $ 2,996
Accrued program costs.......................................    1,897     1,577
Accrued franchise fees......................................    4,676     4,167
Accrued copyright fees......................................      406       762
Accrued capital expenditures................................    5,215     5,179
Accrued payroll costs.......................................    1,784     1,789
Accrued property and other taxes............................      862     1,851
Other accrued liabilities...................................    2,610     2,613
                                                              -------   -------
                                                              $19,230   $20,934
                                                              =======   =======
</TABLE>

7. NOTE PAYABLE TO INTERMEDIA PARTNERS IV, L.P.

     RMG's note payable to IP-IV consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                DECEMBER 31,
                                                             -------------------
                                                               1998       1997
                                                             --------   --------
<S>                                                          <C>        <C>
Intercompany revolving credit facility, $1,200,000
  commitment as of December 31, 1998, interest
  currently at 6.86% payable on maturity, matures
  December 31, 2006........................................  $396,579   $387,213
                                                             ========   ========
</TABLE>

     RMG's debt is outstanding under an intercompany revolving credit facility
executed with IP-IV. The revolving credit facility currently provides for
$1,200,000 of available credit.

     RMG's intercompany revolving credit facility requires repayment of the
outstanding principal and accrued interest on the earlier of (i) December 31,
2006, or (ii) acceleration of any of IP-IV's obligations to repay under its bank
debt outstanding under its revolving credit facility ("IP-IV Revolving Credit
Facility") and term loan agreement ("IP-IV Term Loan", together with the IP-IV
Revolving Credit Facility, the "IP-IV Bank Facility") dated July 30, 1996.

     Interest rates under RMG's intercompany revolving credit facility are
calculated monthly and are referenced to those made available under the IP-IV
Bank Facility. Interest rates ranged from 6.84% to 7.92% during 1998.

     Charter has an obligation to assume and repay RMG's intercompany revolving
credit facility pursuant to the Charter Transactions.

     Advances under the IP-IV Bank Facility are available under interest rate
options related to the base rate of the administrative agent for the IP-IV Bank
Facility ("ABR") or LIBOR. Effective October 20, 1997, pursuant to an amendment
to the IP-IV Bank Facility, interest rates on

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                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

borrowings under the IP-IV Term Loan vary from LIBOR plus 1.75% to LIBOR plus
2.00% or ABR plus 0.50% to ABR plus 0.75% based on IP-IV's ratio of debt
outstanding to annualized quarterly operating cash flow ("Senior Debt Ratio").
Interest rates vary on borrowings under the IP-IV Revolving Credit Facility from
LIBOR plus 0.625% to LIBOR plus 1.50% or ABR to ABR plus 0.25% based on IP-IV's
Senior Debt Ratio. Prior to the amendment, interest rates on borrowings under
the IP-IV Term Loan were at LIBOR plus 2.375% or ABR plus 1.125%; and, interest
rates on borrowings under the IP-IV Revolving Credit Facility varied from LIBOR
plus 0.75% to LIBOR plus 1.75% or ABR to ABR plus 0.50% based on IP-IV's Senior
Debt Ratio. The IP-IV Bank Facility requires quarterly payment of fees on the
unused portion of the IP-IV Revolving Credit Facility of 0.375% per annum when
the Senior Debt Ratio is greater than 4.0:1.0 and at 0.25% when the Senior Debt
Ratio is less than or equal to 4.0:1.0.

     The terms and conditions of RMG's intercompany debt agreement are not
necessarily indicative of the terms and conditions which would be available if
the Systems were a separate legal entity.

8. MANDATORILY REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES

     RMG has Redeemable Preferred Stock outstanding at December 31, 1998 and
1997, which has an annual dividend of 10.0% and participates in any dividends
paid on the common stock at 10.0% of the dividend per share paid on the common
stock. The Redeemable Preferred Stock bears a liquidation preference of $12,000
plus any accrued but unpaid dividends at the time of liquidation and is
mandatorily redeemable on September 30, 2006 at the liquidation preference
amount. Under the Agreements, upon consummation of the Charter Transactions,
Charter has an obligation to redeem RMG's Redeemable Preferred Stock at the
liquidation preference amount.

9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

     ICM and IMI provide certain management services to IP-I and ICP-IV,
respectively, for per annum fixed fees, of which 20% per annum is deferred and
payable in each following year in order to support InterMedia's debt. Prior to
January 1, 1998, ICM-IV provided such management services to ICP-IV.
InterMedia's management fees for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997
amounted to $5,410, and $6,395, respectively, of which $3,147 and $2,870,
respectively, has been charged to the Systems.

     IMI has entered into agreements with both IP-I and ICP-IV to provide
accounting and administrative services at cost. Under the terms of the
agreements, the expenses associated with rendering these services are charged to
the Systems and other affiliates based upon relative basic subscriber
percentages. Management believes this method to be reflective of the actual
cost. During 1998 and 1997, IMI administrative fees charged to the Systems
totaled $3,657 and $4,153, respectively. Receivable from affiliates at December
31, 1998 and 1997 includes $52 and $1,080, respectively, of advances to IMI, net
of administrative fees charged by IMI and operating expenses paid by IMI on
behalf of the Systems.

     IP-I is majority-owned, and ICP-IV is owned in part, by
Tele-Communications, Inc. ("TCI"). As affiliates of TCI, IP-I and ICP-IV are
able to purchase programming services from a subsidiary of TCI. Management
believes that the overall programming rates made available through this
relationship are lower than the Systems could obtain separately. Such volume
rates may not

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              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

continue to be available in the future should TCI's ownership interest in
InterMedia significantly decrease. Program fees charged by the TCI subsidiary to
the Systems for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 amounted to $30,884
and $26,815, respectively. Payable to affiliates includes programming fees
payable to the TCI subsidiary of $2,918 and $2,335 at December 31, 1998 and
1997, respectively.

     On January 1, 1998 an affiliate of TCI entered into agreements with
InterMedia to manage the Systems' advertising business and related services for
an annual fixed fee per advertising sales subscriber as defined by the
agreements. In addition to the annual fixed fee TCI is entitled to varying
percentage shares of the incremental growth in annual cash flows from
advertising sales above specified targets. Management fees charged by the TCI
subsidiary for the year ended December 31, 1998 amount to $292. Receivable from
affiliates at December 31, 1998 includes $3,437 of receivable from TCI for
advertising sales.

     As part of its normal course of business the Systems are involved in
transactions with affiliates of InterMedia which own and operate cable
television systems. Such transactions include purchases and sales of inventories
used in construction of cable plant at cost. Receivable from affiliates at
December 31, 1998 and 1997 includes $2,134 and $639, respectively, of
receivables from affiliated systems. Payable to affiliates at December 31, 1998
and 1997 includes $208 and $181, respectively, of payables to affiliated
systems.

10. CABLE TELEVISION REGULATION

     Cable television legislation and regulatory proposals under consideration
from time to time by Congress and various federal agencies have in the past, and
may in the future, materially affect the Systems and the cable television
industry.

     The cable industry is currently regulated at the federal and local levels
under the Cable Act of 1984, the Cable Act of 1992 ("the 1992 Act"), the
Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the "1996 Act") and regulations issued by the
Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") in response to the 1992 Act. FCC
regulations govern the determination of rates charged for basic, expanded basic
and certain ancillary services, and cover a number of other areas including
customer services and technical performance standards, the required transmission
of certain local broadcast stations and the requirement to negotiate
retransmission consent from major network and certain local television stations.
Among other provisions, the 1996 Act eliminated rate regulation on the expanded
basic tier effective March 31, 1999.

     Current regulations issued in conjunction with the 1992 Act empower the FCC
and/or local franchise authorities to order reductions of existing rates which
exceed the maximum permitted levels and to require refunds measured from the
date a complaint is filed in some circumstances or retroactively for up to one
year in other circumstances. Management believes it has made a fair
interpretation of the 1992 Act and related FCC regulations in determining
regulated cable television rates and other fees based on the information
currently available. However, complaints have been filed with the FCC on rates
for certain franchises and certain local franchise authorities have challenged
existing and prior rates. Further complaints and challenges could be
forthcoming, some of which could apply to revenue recorded in 1998, 1997 and
prior years. Management believes that the effect, if any, of these complaints
and challenges will not be material to the Systems' financial position or
results of operations.

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              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

     Many aspects of regulation at the federal and local levels are currently
the subject of judicial review and administrative proceedings. In addition, the
FCC is required to conduct rulemaking proceedings to implement various
provisions of the 1996 Act. It is not possible at this time to predict the
ultimate outcome of these reviews or proceedings or their effect on the Systems.

11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     The Systems are committed to provide cable television services under
franchise agreements with remaining terms of up to eighteen years. Franchise
fees of up to 5% of gross revenues are payable under these agreements.

     Current FCC regulations require that cable television operators obtain
permission to retransmit major network and certain local television station
signals. The Systems have entered into long-term retransmission agreements with
all applicable stations in exchange for in-kind and/or other consideration.

     InterMedia has been named in purported and certified class actions in
various jurisdictions concerning late fee charges and practices. Certain cable
systems owned by InterMedia charge late fees to customers who do not pay their
cable bills on time. These late fee cases challenge the amount of the late fees
and the practices under which they are imposed. The Plaintiffs raise claims
under state consumer protection statutes, other state statutes, and common law.
Plaintiffs generally allege that the late fees charged by InterMedia's cable
systems, including the Systems in the States of Tennessee, South Carolina and
Georgia are not reasonably related to the costs incurred by the cable systems as
a result of the late payment. Plaintiffs seek to require cable systems to reduce
their late fees on a prospective basis and to provide compensation for alleged
excessive late fee charges for past periods. These cases are either at the early
stages of the litigation process or are subject to a case management order that
sets forth a process leading to mediation. Based upon the facts available
management believes that, although no assurances can be given as to the outcome
of these actions, the ultimate disposition of these matters should not have a
material adverse effect upon the financial condition of the Systems.

     Under existing Tennessee laws and regulations, the Systems pay an Amusement
Tax in the form of a sales tax on programming service revenues generated in
Tennessee in excess of charges for the basic and expanded basic levels of
service. Under the existing statute, only the service charges or fees in excess
of the charges for the "basic cable" television service package are exempt from
the Amusement Tax. Related regulations clarify the definition of basic cable to
include two tiers of service, which InterMedia's management and other operators
in Tennessee have interpreted to mean both the basic and expanded basic level of
services.

     The Tennessee Department of Revenue ("TDOR") has proposed legislation which
would replace the Amusement Tax under the existing statute with a new sales tax
on all cable service revenues in excess of twelve dollars per month. The new tax
would be computed at a rate approximately equal to the existing effective tax
rate.

     Unless InterMedia and other cable operators in Tennessee support the
proposed legislation, the TDOR has suggested that it would assess additional
taxes on prior years' expanded basic service revenues. The TDOR can issue an
assessment for prior periods up to three years. Management estimates that the
amount of such an assessment for the Systems, if made for all

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              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

periods not previously audited, would be approximately $5.4 million.
InterMedia's management believes that it is possible but not likely that the
TDOR can make such an assessment and prevail in defending it.

     InterMedia's management believes it has made a valid interpretation of the
current Tennessee statute and regulations and that it has properly determined
and paid all sales taxes due. InterMedia further believes that the legislative
history of the current statute and related regulations, as well as the TDOR's
history of not making assessments based on audits of prior periods, support
InterMedia's interpretation. InterMedia and other cable operators in Tennessee
are aggressively defending their past practices on calculation and payment of
the Amusement Tax and are discussing with the TDOR modifications to their
proposed legislation which would clarify the statute and would minimize the
impact of such legislation on the Systems' results of operations.

     The Systems are subject to other claims and litigation in the ordinary
course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate outcome of any
existing litigation or other claims will not have a material effect on the
Systems' financial position or results of operations.

     The Systems have entered into pole rental agreements and lease certain of
its facilities and equipment under non-cancelable operating leases. Minimum
rental commitments at December 31, 1998 for the next five years and thereafter
under non-cancelable operating leases related to the Systems are as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
1999........................................................  $155
2000........................................................   144
2001........................................................   136
2002........................................................    35
2003........................................................     7
                                                              ----
                                                              $477
                                                              ====
</TABLE>

     Rent expense, including pole rental agreements, for the years ended
December 31, 1998 and 1997 was $2,817 and $2,828, respectively.

12. INCOME TAXES

     Income tax (expense) benefit consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                DECEMBER 31,
                                                              ----------------
                                                               1998      1997
                                                              -------   ------
<S>                                                           <C>       <C>
Current federal.............................................  $    --   $ (285)
Deferred federal............................................   (1,454)   3,813
Deferred state..............................................     (169)     498
                                                              -------   ------
                                                              $(1,623)  $4,026
                                                              =======   ======
</TABLE>

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              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

     Deferred income taxes relate to temporary differences as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                DECEMBER 31,
                                                            --------------------
                                                              1998       1997
                                                            --------   ---------
<S>                                                         <C>        <C>
Property and equipment....................................  $ (7,258)  $  (6,786)
Intangible assets.........................................   (12,930)     (8,336)
                                                            --------   ---------
                                                             (20,188)    (15,122)
Loss carryforward - federal...............................    31,547      29,058
Loss carryforward - state.................................       297          --
Other.....................................................       942         285
                                                            --------   ---------
                                                            $ 12,598   $  14,221
                                                            ========   =========
</TABLE>

     At December 31, 1998, RMG had net operating loss carryforwards for federal
income tax purposes aggregating $92,785, which expire through 2018. RMG is a
loss corporation as defined in Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Therefore, if certain substantial changes in RMG's ownership should occur, there
could be a significant annual limitation on the amount of loss carryforwards
which can be utilized.

     InterMedia's management has not established a valuation allowance to reduce
the deferred tax assets related to RMG's unexpired net operating loss
carryforwards. Due to an excess of appreciated asset value over the tax basis of
RMG's net assets, management believes it is more likely than not that the
deferred tax assets related to unexpired net operating losses will be realized.

     A reconciliation of the tax benefit computed at the statutory federal rate
and the tax (expense) benefit reported in the accompanying combined statements
of operations is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 DECEMBER 31,
                                                              ------------------
                                                               1998       1997
                                                              -------   --------
<S>                                                           <C>       <C>
Tax benefit at federal statutory rate.......................  $   626   $  4,454
State taxes, net of federal benefit.........................       73        498
Goodwill amortization.......................................   (2,309)    (2,056)
Realization of acquired tax benefit.........................       --        346
Other.......................................................      (13)       784
                                                              -------   --------
                                                              $(1,623)  $  4,026
                                                              =======   ========
</TABLE>

13. CHANNEL LAUNCH REVENUE

     During the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, the Systems were
credited $2,646 and $5,072, respectively, representing their share of payments
received by IP-I and ICP-IV from certain programmers to launch and promote their
new channels. Also, during 1998 the Systems recorded a receivable from a
programmer, of which $1,791 remains outstanding at December 31, 1998, for the
launch and promotion of its new channel. Of the total amount credited the
Systems recognized advertising revenue of $586 and $1,182 during the year ended
December 31, 1998

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              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

and 1997, respectively, for advertisements provided by the Systems to promote
the new channels. The remaining payments and receivable credited from the
programmers are being amortized over the respective terms of the program
agreements which range between five and ten years. For the years ended December
31, 1998 and 1997, the Systems amortized and recorded as other service revenue
$956 and $894 respectively.

14. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES TO CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

     In connection with RMG's sale of its cable television assets located in
Royston and Toccoa, Georgia in December 1997, as described in Note 3 -- "Sale
and Exchange of Cable Properties," net cash proceeds received were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

<S>                                                           <C>
Proceeds from sale..........................................  $11,212
Receivable from buyer.......................................      (55)
                                                              -------
          Net proceeds received from buyer..................  $11,157
                                                              =======
</TABLE>

     In connection with the exchange of certain cable assets in and around
western and eastern Tennessee on December 31, 1998, as described in Note 3, the
Systems paid cash of $398.

     In December 1998, IP-IV contributed its 4.99% partner interest in a limited
partnership to RMG. The book value of the investment at the time of the
contribution was $1,147.

     Total accretion on RMG's Redeemable Preferred Stock for the years ended
December 31, 1998 and 1997 amounted to $945 and $882, respectively.

15. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

     The Systems participate in the InterMedia Partners Tax Deferred Savings
Plan which covers all full-time employees who have completed at least six months
of employment. The plan provides for a base employee contribution of 1% and a
maximum of 15% of compensation. The Systems' matching contributions under the
plan are at the rate of 50% of the employee's contribution, up to a maximum of
5% of compensation.

                                      F-181
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                       REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

To the Partners of
Rifkin Cable Income Partners L.P.

In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheet and the related statements of
operations, of partners' equity (deficit) and of cash flows present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Rifkin Cable Income Partners
L.P. (the "Partnership") at December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership's
management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed
above.

/s/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

Denver, Colorado
March 19, 1999

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                       RIFKIN CABLE INCOME PARTNERS L. P.

                                 BALANCE SHEET

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              12/31/97       12/31/98
                                                             -----------    -----------
<S>                                                          <C>            <C>
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents..................................  $   381,378    $    65,699
Customer accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
  accounts of $12,455 in 1997 and $18,278 in 1998..........       49,585         51,523
Other receivables..........................................      123,828        133,278
Prepaid expenses and deposits..............................       81,114         70,675
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
  Cable television transmission and distribution systems
     and related equipment.................................    8,536,060      8,758,525
  Land, buildings, vehicles and furniture and fixtures.....      618,671        623,281
                                                             -----------    -----------
                                                               9,154,731      9,381,806
  Less accumulated depreciation............................   (3,847,679)    (4,354,685)
                                                             -----------    -----------
     Net property, plant and equipment.....................    5,307,052      5,027,121
Franchise costs and other intangible assets, net of
  accumulated amortization of $1,819,324 in 1997 and
  $2,033,405 in 1998.......................................    2,005,342      1,772,345
                                                             -----------    -----------
          Total assets.....................................  $ 7,948,299    $ 7,120,641
                                                             ===========    ===========
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities...................  $   365,392    $   396,605
Customer deposits and prepayments..........................      177,307        126,212
Interest payable...........................................       58,093             --
Long-term debt.............................................    4,914,000             --
Interpartnership debt......................................           --      2,865,426
                                                             -----------    -----------
          Total liabilities................................    5,514,792      3,388,243
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 4 and 8)
Partners' equity:
  General partner..........................................      263,171        822,837
  Limited partners.........................................    2,170,336      2,909,561
                                                             -----------    -----------
          Total partner's equity...........................    2,433,507      3,732,398
                                                             -----------    -----------
          Total liabilities and partners' equity...........  $ 7,948,299    $ 7,120,641
                                                             ===========    ===========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

                                      F-183
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                       RIFKIN CABLE INCOME PARTNERS L.P.

                            STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 YEARS ENDED
                                                     ------------------------------------
                                                      12/31/96     12/31/97     12/31/98
                                                     ----------   ----------   ----------
<S>                                                  <C>          <C>          <C>
REVENUE:
Service............................................  $4,104,841   $4,491,983   $4,790,052
Installation and other.............................     206,044      239,402      345,484
                                                     ----------   ----------   ----------
          Total revenue............................   4,310,885    4,731,385    5,135,536
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Operating expense..................................     643,950      691,700      671,968
Programming expense................................     787,124      879,939    1,077,540
Selling, general and administrative expense........     683,571      663,903      622,774
Depreciation.......................................     535,559      602,863      628,515
Amortization.......................................     377,749      332,770      199,854
Management fees....................................     215,544      236,569      256,777
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets..................       1,530        2,980       (2,138)
                                                     ----------   ----------   ----------
          Total costs and expenses.................   3,245,027    3,410,724    3,455,290
                                                     ----------   ----------   ----------
Operating income...................................   1,065,858    1,320,661    1,680,246
Interest expense...................................     533,294      448,530      362,439
                                                     ----------   ----------   ----------
Net income before extraordinary item...............     532,564      872,131    1,317,807
Extraordinary item -- Loss on early retirement of
  debt (Note 1)....................................          --           --       18,916
                                                     ----------   ----------   ----------
Net income.........................................  $  532,564   $  872,131   $1,298,891
                                                     ==========   ==========   ==========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

                                      F-184
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                       RIFKIN CABLE INCOME PARTNERS L.P.

                    STATEMENT OF PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   GENERAL      LIMITED
                                                   PARTNER      PARTNERS       TOTAL
                                                  ---------    ----------    ----------
<S>                                               <C>          <C>           <C>
Partners' equity (deficit), December 31, 1995...  $(299,131)   $1,427,630    $1,128,499
Net income......................................    229,471       303,093       532,564
Equity distribution.............................    (42,953)      (56,734)      (99,687)
                                                  ---------    ----------    ----------
Partners' equity (deficit), December 31, 1996...   (112,613)    1,673,989     1,561,376
Net income......................................    375,784       496,347       872,131
                                                  ---------    ----------    ----------
Partners' equity, December 31, 1997.............    263,171     2,170,336     2,433,507
Net income......................................    559,666       739,225     1,298,891
                                                  ---------    ----------    ----------
Partners' equity December 31, 1998..............  $ 822,837    $2,909,561    $3,732,398
                                                  =========    ==========    ==========
</TABLE>

     The partners' capital accounts for financial reporting purposes vary from
the tax capital accounts.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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                       RIFKIN CABLE INCOME PARTNERS L.P.

                            STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              YEARS ENDED
                                                 --------------------------------------
                                                  12/31/96      12/31/97     12/31/98
                                                 -----------   ----------   -----------
<S>                                              <C>           <C>          <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income...................................  $   532,564   $  872,131   $ 1,298,891
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
     cash provided by operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization.............      913,308      935,633       828,369
     Amortization of deferred loan cost........       18,970       18,970        14,228
     Loss on early retirement of debt..........           --           --        18,916
     Loss (gain) on disposal of fixed assets...        1,530        2,980        (2,138)
     Decrease (increase) in customer accounts
       receivables.............................          521       (5,729)       (1,938)
     Increase in other receivables.............      (45,274)     (56,059)       (9,450)
     Decrease in prepaid expense and other.....       40,737       13,230        10,439
     Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
       and accrued liabilities.................     (207,035)      61,625        31,213
     Increase (decrease) in customer deposits
       and prepayment..........................          673      (63,524)      (51,095)
     Increase (decrease) in interest payable...       35,638       (3,145)      (58,093)
                                                 -----------   ----------   -----------
       Net cash provided by operating
          activities...........................    1,291,632    1,776,112     2,079,342
                                                 -----------   ----------   -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Additions to property, plant and equipment...     (824,359)    (679,394)     (415,534)
  Additions to other intangible assets, net of
     refranchises..............................           --         (112)           --
  Net proceeds from the sale of assets.........       18,255       57,113        69,087
  Sales tax related to Florida assets sold in
     1994......................................      (14,694)          --            --
                                                 -----------   ----------   -----------
       Net cash used in investing activities...     (820,798)    (622,393)     (346,447)
                                                 -----------   ----------   -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Proceeds from interpartnership debt..........           --           --     4,265,426
  Payments of long-term debt...................     (715,000)    (871,000)   (4,914,000)
  Payments of interpartnership debt............           --           --    (1,400,000)
  Partners' capital distributions..............      (99,687)          --            --
                                                 -----------   ----------   -----------
       Net cash used in financing activities...     (814,687)    (871,000)   (2,048,574)
                                                 -----------   ----------   -----------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
  equivalents..................................     (343,853)     282,719      (315,679)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
  period.......................................      442,512       98,659       381,378
                                                 -----------   ----------   -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.....  $    98,659   $  381,378   $    65,699
                                                 ===========   ==========   ===========
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Interest paid................................  $   455,124   $  431,722   $   406,304
                                                 ===========   ==========   ===========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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                       RIFKIN CABLE INCOME PARTNERS L.P.

                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

ORGANIZATION

     Rifkin Cable Income Partners L.P. (the "Partnership") was formed in 1986 as
a limited partnership under the laws of the State of Delaware. The Partnership
owns, operates and develops cable television systems in Missouri and New Mexico.
Rifkin Cable Management Partners L.P., an affiliate of Rifkin & Associates, Inc.
(Note 3), is the general partner of the Partnership.

     The Partnership Agreement (the "Agreement") establishes the respective
rights, obligations and interests of the partners. The Agreement provides that
net income or loss, certain capital events, and cash distributions (all as
defined in the Agreement) are generally allocated 43% to the general partner and
57% to the limited partners.

ACQUISITION BY INTERLINK COMMUNICATIONS PARTNERS, LLLP

     During 1998, Interlink Communications Partners, LLLP ("ICP") agreed to
purchase all of the interests of the Partnership. ICP acquired the limited
partner interests, effective December 31, 1998, and is currently in the process
of obtaining the necessary consents to transfer all of the Partnership's
franchises to ICP. Once obtained, ICP will then purchase the general partner
interest in the Partnership, and the Partnership will, by operation of law, be
consolidated into ICP.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

     Customer fees are recorded as revenue in the period the service is
provided. The cost to acquire the rights to the programming generally is
recorded when the product is initially available to be viewed by the customer.

ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION EXPENSES

     Advertising and promotion expenses are charged to income during the year in
which they are incurred and were not significant for the periods shown.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     Additions to property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost, which in
the case of assets constructed includes amounts for material, labor, overhead
and capitalized interest, if applicable. Upon sale or retirement of an asset,
the related costs and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and
any gain or loss is recognized.

     Depreciation expense is calculated using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                         <C>
Buildings.................................................  21-30 years
Cable television transmission and distribution systems and
  related equipment.......................................   3-15 years
Vehicles and furniture and fixtures.......................    3-5 years
</TABLE>

FRANCHISE COSTS

     Franchise costs are amortized using the straight-line method over the
remaining lives of the franchises as of the date they were acquired, ranging
from eight to twenty-five years. The

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                       RIFKIN CABLE INCOME PARTNERS L.P.

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

carrying value of intangibles is assessed for recoverability by management based
on an analysis of undiscounted expected future cash flows. The Partnership's
management believes that there has been no impairment thereof as of December 31,
1998.

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     Loan costs of the Partnership have been deferred and have been amortized to
interest expense utilizing the straight-line method over the term of the related
debt. Use of the straight-line method approximates the results of the
application of the interest method. The net amount remaining at December 31,
1997 was $37,886.

     On December 30, 1998, the loan with a financial institution was paid in
full (Note 2). The related deferred loan costs and associated accumulated
amortization were written off and an extraordinary loss of $18,916 was recorded.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     All highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of
three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents.

INCOME TAXES

     No provision for Federal or State income taxes is necessary in the
financial statements of the Partnership, because as a partnership, it is not
subject to Federal or State income tax as the tax effect of its activities
accrues to the partners.

USE OF ESTIMATES

     The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

     In April 1998, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee issued
Statement of Position (SOP) 98-5 "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up
Activities," which requires the Partnership to expense all start up costs
related to opening a new facility, introduction of anew product or service, or
conducting business with a new class of customer or in a new territory. This
standard is effective for the Partnership's 1999 fiscal year. Management
believes that SOP 98-5 will have no material effect on its financial position or
the results of operations.

RECLASSIFICATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION

     Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1996 and 1997 financial
statements to conform with the 1998 financial statement presentation.

2.  DEBT

     The Partnership had a term loan with a financial institution which required
varying quarterly payments. At December 31, 1997, the term loan had a balance of
$4,914,000. At December 30,

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                       RIFKIN CABLE INCOME PARTNERS L.P.

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

1998, the term loan had a balance of $4,216,875; at that date, the total balance
and accrued interest were paid in full.

     On that same date, the Partnership obtained a new interpartnership loan
with ICP (Note 1). Borrowing under the interpartnership loan, as well as
interest and principle payments are due at the discretion of the management of
ICP, resulting in no minimum required annual principle payments. The balance of
the interpartnership loan at December 31, 1998 was $2,865,426. The effective
interest rate at December 31, 1998 was 8.5%.

3.  MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

     The Partnership has entered into a management agreement with Rifkin and
Associates, Inc. (Rifkin). The management agreement provides that Rifkin shall
act as manager of the Partnership's CATV systems, and shall be entitled to
annual compensation of 5% of the Partnership's CATV revenues, net of certain
CATV programming costs. Effective September 1, 1998, Rifkin conveyed its CATV
management business to R & A Management, LLC (RML). The result of this
transaction included the conveyance of the Rifkin management agreement (Rifkin
Agreement) to RML (RML Agreement). Expenses incurred pursuant to the Rifkin
Agreement and the RML Agreement are disclosed in total on the Statement of
Operations.

4.  COMMITMENTS AND RENTAL EXPENSE

     The Partnership leases certain real and personal property under
noncancelable operating leases expiring through the year 2001. Future minimum
lease payments under such noncancelable leases as of December 31, 1998 are:
$30,000 for each year 1999, 2000 and 2001, totaling $90,000.

     Total rental expense for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998
was $60,323, $68,593 and $68,776, respectively, including $27,442, $36,822 and
$36,716, respectively, relating to cancelable pole rental agreements.

5.  RETIREMENT BENEFITS

     The Partnership has a 401(k) plan for its employees that have been employed
by the Partnership for at least one year. Employees of the Partnership can
contribute up to 15% of their salary, on a before-tax basis, with a maximum 1998
contribution of $10,000 (as set by the Internal Revenue Service). The
Partnership matches participant contributions up to a maximum of 50% of the
first 3% of a participant's salary contributed. All participant contributions
and earnings are fully vested upon contribution and Partnership contributions
and earnings vest 20% per year of employment with the Partnership, becoming
fully vested after five years. The Partnership's matching contributions for the
years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 were $2,693, $3,653 and $2,680,
respectively.

6.  FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

     The Partnership has a number of financial instruments, none of which are
held for trading purposes. The following method and assumptions were used by the
Partnership to estimate the fair values of financial instruments as disclosed
herein:

     Cash and Cash Equivalents, Customer Accounts Receivable, Other Receivables,
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities and Customer Deposits and Prepayments:
The carrying value amount approximates fair value because of the short period to
maturity.

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                       RIFKIN CABLE INCOME PARTNERS L.P.

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     Debt: The carrying value amount approximates the fair value because the
Partnership's interpartnership debt was obtained on December 30, 1998.

7.  CABLE REREGULATION

     Congress enacted the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition
Act of 1992 (the Cable Act) and has amended it at various times since.

     The total effects of the present law are, at this time, still unknown.
However, one provision of the present law further redefines a small cable
system, and exempts these systems from rate regulation on the upper tiers of
cable service. The Partnership is awaiting an FCC rulemaking implementing the
present law to determine whether its systems qualify as small cable systems.

8.  LITIGATION

     The Partnership could possibly be named as defendant in various actions and
proceedings arising from the normal course of business. In all such cases, the
Partnership will vigorously defend itself against the litigation and, where
appropriate, will file counterclaims. Although the eventual outcome of potential
lawsuits cannot be predicted, it is management's opinion that any such lawsuit
will not result in liabilities that would have a material affect on the
Partnership's financial position or results of operations.

                                      F-190
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                       REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

To the Partners of
Rifkin Acquisition Partners, L.L.L.P.

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and the related
consolidated statements of operations, partners' capital (deficit) and cash
flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Rifkin
Acquisition Partners, L.L.L.P. and its subsidiaries (the "Company") at December
31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for
each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1998 in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our
audits of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.

/s/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

Denver, Colorado
March 19, 1999

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                     RIFKIN ACQUISITION PARTNERS, L.L.L.P.

                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             12/31/98        12/31/97
                                                           ------------    ------------
<S>                                                        <C>             <C>
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents................................  $  2,324,892    $  1,902,555
Customer accounts receivable, net of allowance for
  doubtful accounts of $444,839 in 1998 and $425,843 in
  1997...................................................     1,932,140       1,371,050
Other receivables........................................     5,637,771       4,615,089
Prepaid expenses and other...............................     2,398,528       1,753,257
Property, plant and equipment at cost:
  Cable television transmission and distribution systems
     and related equipment...............................   149,376,914     131,806,310
  Land, buildings, vehicles and furniture and fixtures...     7,421,960       7,123,429
                                                           ------------    ------------
                                                            156,798,874     138,929,739
  Less accumulated depreciation..........................   (35,226,773)    (26,591,458)
                                                           ------------    ------------
          Net property, plant and equipment..............   121,572,101     112,338,281
Franchise costs and other intangible assets, net of
  accumulated amortization of $67,857,545 in 1998 and
  $53,449,637 in 1997....................................   183,438,197     180,059,655
                                                           ------------    ------------
          Total assets...................................  $317,303,629    $302,039,887
                                                           ============    ============
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.................  $ 11,684,594    $ 11,690,894
Customer deposits and prepayments........................     1,676,900       1,503,449
Interest payable.........................................     7,242,954       7,384,509
Deferred tax liability, net..............................     7,942,000      12,138,000
Notes payable............................................   224,575,000     229,500,000
                                                           ------------    ------------
          Total liabilities..............................   253,121,448     262,216,852
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 8 and 14)
Redeemable partners' interests...........................    10,180,400       7,387,360
Partners' capital (deficit):
  General partner........................................    (1,991,018)     (1,885,480)
  Limited partners.......................................    55,570,041      34,044,912
  Preferred equity interest..............................       422,758         276,243
                                                           ------------    ------------
Total partners' capital..................................    54,001,781      32,435,675
                                                           ------------    ------------
          Total liabilities and partners' capital........  $317,303,629    $302,039,887
                                                           ============    ============
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.

                                      F-192
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                     RIFKIN ACQUISITION PARTNERS, L.L.L.P.

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               YEARS ENDED
                                                -----------------------------------------
                                                 12/31/98       12/31/97       12/31/96
                                                -----------   ------------   ------------
<S>                                             <C>           <C>            <C>
REVENUE:
Service.......................................  $82,498,638   $ 78,588,503   $ 66,433,321
Installation and other........................    7,422,675      5,736,412      4,852,124
                                                -----------   ------------   ------------
          Total revenue.......................   89,921,313     84,324,915     71,285,445
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Operating expense.............................   13,305,376     14,147,031     10,362,671
Programming expense...........................   18,020,812     15,678,977     14,109,527
Selling, general and administrative expense...   13,757,090     12,695,176     11,352,870
Depreciation..................................   15,109,327     14,422,631     11,725,246
Amortization..................................   22,104,249     24,208,169     23,572,457
Management fees...............................    3,147,246      2,951,372      2,475,381
Loss on disposal of assets....................    3,436,739      7,834,968      1,357,180
                                                -----------   ------------   ------------
          Total costs and expenses............   88,880,839     91,938,324     74,955,332
                                                -----------   ------------   ------------
Operating income (loss).......................    1,040,474     (7,613,409)    (3,669,887)
Gain from the sale of assets (Note 4).........  (42,863,060)            --             --
Interest expense..............................   23,662,248     23,765,239     21,607,174
                                                -----------   ------------   ------------
Income (loss) before income taxes.............   20,241,286    (31,378,648)   (25,277,061)
Income tax benefit............................   (4,177,925)    (5,335,000)    (3,645,719)
                                                -----------   ------------   ------------
Net income (loss).............................  $24,419,211   $(26,043,648)  $(21,631,342)
                                                ===========   ============   ============
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.

                                      F-193
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                     RIFKIN ACQUISITION PARTNERS, L.L.L.P.

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       YEARS ENDED
                                                        ------------------------------------------
                                                          12/31/98       12/31/97       12/31/96
                                                        ------------   ------------   ------------
<S>                                                     <C>            <C>            <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income (loss)...................................  $ 24,419,211   $(26,043,648)  $(21,631,342)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
     provided by operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization....................    37,213,576     38,630,800     35,297,703
     Amortization of deferred loan costs..............       989,760        989,760        970,753
     Gain on sale of assets (Note 4)..................   (42,863,060)            --             --
     Loss on disposal of fixed assets.................     3,436,739      7,834,968      1,357,180
     Deferred tax benefit.............................    (4,196,000)    (5,335,000)    (3,654,000)
     Increase in customer accounts receivables........      (300,823)      (186,976)      (117,278)
     Increase in other receivables....................      (474,599)    (1,992,714)      (994,681)
     (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and
       other..........................................      (684,643)        23,015       (494,252)
     Increase in accounts payable and accrued
       liabilities....................................        34,073      1,753,656      3,245,736
     Increase (decrease) in customer deposits and
       prepayments....................................       (86,648)       231,170        164,824
     Increase (decrease) in interest payable..........      (141,555)       600,248      6,692,988
                                                        ------------   ------------   ------------
          Net cash provided by operating activities...    17,346,031     16,505,279     20,837,631
                                                        ------------   ------------   ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Acquisition of cable systems, net (Note 3)..........    (2,212,958)   (19,359,755)   (71,797,038)
  Additions to property, plant and equipment..........   (26,354,756)   (28,009,253)   (16,896,582)
  Additions to cable television franchises, net of
     retirements......................................      (151,695)        72,162     (1,182,311)
  Net proceeds from the sale of cable systems (Note
     4)...............................................    16,533,564             --             --
  Net proceeds from the other sales of assets.........       247,216        306,890        197,523
                                                        ------------   ------------   ------------
          Net cash used in investing activities.......   (11,938,629)   (46,989,956)   (89,678,408)
                                                        ------------   ------------   ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Proceeds from isssuance of senior subordinated
     notes............................................            --             --    125,000,000
  Proceeds from long-term bank debt...................    22,500,000     38,000,000     18,000,000
  Deferred loan costs.................................            --             --     (6,090,011)
  Payments of long-term bank debt.....................   (27,425,000)    (7,000,000)   (82,000,000)
  Partners' capital contributions.....................            --             --     15,000,000
  Equity distributions to partners....................       (60,065)            --             --
                                                        ------------   ------------   ------------
          Net cash provided by (used in) financing
            activities................................    (4,985,065)    31,000,000     69,909,989
                                                        ------------   ------------   ------------
Net increase in cash..................................       422,337        515,323      1,069,212
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period......     1,902,555      1,387,232        318,020
                                                        ------------   ------------   ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period............  $  2,324,892   $  1,902,555   $  1,387,232
                                                        ============   ============   ============
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Interest paid.......................................  $ 22,737,443   $ 22,098,732   $ 13,866,995
                                                        ============   ============   ============
  Noncash investing activities:
     Proceeds from the sale of Michigan assets held in
       escrow.........................................  $    500,000   $         --   $         --
                                                        ============   ============   ============
     Trade value related to the trade sale of
       Tennessee assets...............................  $ 46,668,000   $         --   $         --
                                                        ============   ============   ============
     Trade value related to trade acquisition of
       Tennessee assets...............................  $(46,668,000)  $         --   $         --
                                                        ============   ============   ============
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.

                                      F-194
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                     RIFKIN ACQUISITION PARTNERS, L.L.L.P.

             CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     PREFERRED        GENERAL       LIMITED
                                  EQUITY INTEREST     PARTNER       PARTNERS        TOTAL
                                  ---------------   -----------   ------------   ------------
<S>                               <C>               <C>           <C>            <C>
Partners' capital (deficit) at
  December 31, 1995.............     $ 562,293      $(1,085,311)  $ 69,421,043   $ 68,898,025
Partners' capital
  contributions.................            --          150,000     14,850,000     15,000,000
Accretion of redeemable
  partners' interest............            --         (157,730)    (1,104,110)    (1,261,840)
Net loss........................      (129,788)        (216,313)   (21,285,241)   (21,631,342)
                                     ---------      -----------   ------------   ------------
Partners' capital (deficit) at
  December 31, 1996.............       432,505       (1,309,354)    61,881,692     61,004,843
Accretion of redeemable
  partners' interest............            --         (315,690)    (2,209,830)    (2,525,520)
Net loss........................      (156,262)        (260,436)   (25,626,950)   (26,043,648)
                                     ---------      -----------   ------------   ------------
Partners' capital (deficit) at
  December 31, 1997.............       276,243       (1,885,480)    34,044,912     32,435,675
Accretion of redeemable
  partners' interest............            --         (349,130)    (2,443,910)    (2,793,040)
Net income......................       146,515          244,192     24,028,504     24,419,211
Partners' equity distribution...            --             (600)       (59,465)       (60,065)
                                     ---------      -----------   ------------   ------------
Partners' capital (deficit) at
  December 31, 1998.............     $ 422,758      $(1,991,018)  $ 55,570,041   $ 54,001,781
                                     =========      ===========   ============   ============
</TABLE>

     The Partners' capital accounts for financial reporting purposes vary from
the tax capital accounts.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.

                                      F-195
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                     RIFKIN ACQUISITION PARTNERS, L.L.L.P.

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  GENERAL INFORMATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

GENERAL INFORMATION

     Rifkin Acquisition Partners, L.L.L.P. ("the Partnership") was formed
pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado. The Partnership and its
subsidiaries are hereinafter referred to on a consolidated basis as the
"Company." The Company owns, operates, and develops cable television systems in
Georgia, Tennessee, and Illinois. Rifkin Acquisition Management, L.P., an
affiliate of Rifkin & Associates, Inc. (Note 7), is the general partner of the
Partnership ("General Partner").

     The Partnership operates under a limited liability limited partnership
agreement (the "Partnership Agreement") which establishes contribution
requirements, enumerates the rights and responsibilities of the partners and
advisory committee, provides for allocations of income, losses and
distributions, and defines certain items relating thereto. The Partnership
Agreement provides that net income or loss, certain defined capital events, and
cash distributions, all as defined in the Partnership Agreement, are generally
allocated 99% to the limited partners and 1% to the general partner.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the following
entities:

<TABLE>
<S>                                          <C>
- - Rifkin Acquisition Partners, L.L.L.P.      - Cable Equities of Colorado, Ltd. (CEC)
- - Cable Equities of Colorado                 - Cable Equities, Inc. (CEI)
  Management Corp. (CEM)                     - Rifkin Acquisition Capital Corp. (RACC)
</TABLE>

     The financial statements for 1997 and 1996 also included the following
entities:

<TABLE>
<S>                                          <C>
- - Rifkin/Tennessee, Ltd. (RTL)               - FNI Management Corp. (FNI)
</TABLE>

     Effective January 1, 1998, both the RTL and FNI entities were dissolved and
the assets were transferred to the Partnership.

     All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been
eliminated.

REVENUE AND PROGRAMMING

     Customer fees are recorded as revenue in the period the service is
provided. The cost to acquire the rights to the programming generally is
recorded when the product is initially available to be viewed by the customer.

ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION EXPENSES

     Advertising and promotion expenses are charged to income during the year in
which they are incurred and were not significant for the periods shown.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     Additions to property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost, which in
the case of assets constructed, includes amounts for material, labor, overhead
and interest, if applicable. Upon sale or retirement of an asset, the related
costs and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or
loss is recognized. Capitalized interest was not significant for the periods
shown.

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     Depreciation expense is calculated using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                         <C>
Buildings.................................................  27-30 years
Cable television transmission and distribution systems and
  related equipment.......................................   3-15 years
Vehicles and furniture and fixtures.......................    3-5 years
</TABLE>

     Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.

FRANCHISE COSTS

     Franchise costs are amortized using the straight-line method over the
remaining lives of the franchises as of the date they were acquired, ranging
from one to twenty years. The carrying value of franchise costs is assessed for
recoverability by management based on an analysis of undiscounted future
expected cash flows from the underlying operations of the Company. Management
believes that there has been no impairment thereof as of December 31, 1998.

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     Certain loan costs have been deferred and are amortized to interest expense
utilizing the straight-line method over the remaining term of the related debt.
Use of the straight-line method approximates the results of the application of
the interest method. The net amounts remaining at December 31, 1998 and 1997
were $6,176,690 and $7,166,450, respectively.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     All highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of
three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents.

REDEEMABLE PARTNERS' INTERESTS

     The Partnership Agreement provides that if a certain partner dies or
becomes disabled, that partner (or his personal representative) shall have the
option, exercisable by notice given to the partners at any time within 270 days
after his death or disability (except that if that partner dies or becomes
disabled prior to August 31, 2000, the option may not be exercised until August
31, 2000 and then by notice by that partner or his personal representative given
to the partners within 270 days after August 31, 2000) to sell, and require the
General Partner and certain trusts controlled by that partner to sell, and the
Partnership to purchase, up to 50% of the partnership interests owned by any of
such partners and certain current and former members of management of Rifkin &
Associates, Inc. that requests to sell their interest, for a purchase price
equal to the fair market value of those interests determined by appraisal in
accordance with the Partnership Agreement. Accordingly, the current fair value
of such partnership interests have been reclassified outside of partners'
capital.

USE OF ESTIMATES

     The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

     In April 1998, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee issued
Statement of Position (SOP) 98-5 "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up
Activities," which requires the Partnership to expense all start up costs
related to organizing a new business. This new standard also includes one-time
activities related to opening a new facility, introduction of a new product or
service, or conducting business with a new class of customer or in a new
territory. This standard is effective for the Partnership's 1999 fiscal year.
Management believes that SOP 98-5 will have no material effect on its financial
position or the results of operations.

RECLASSIFICATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION

     Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1997 and 1996 financial
statements to conform with the 1998 financial statement presentation. Such
reclassification had no effect on the net loss as previously stated.

2.  SUBSEQUENT EVENT

     On February 12, 1999, the Company signed a letter of intent for the
partners to sell all of their partnership interests to Charter Communications
("Charter"). The Company and Charter are expected to sign a purchase agreement
and complete the sale during the third quarter of 1999.

3.  ACQUISITION OF CABLE PROPERTIES

1998 ACQUISITIONS

     At various times during the second half of 1998, the Company completed
three separate acquisitions of cable operating assets. Two of the acquisitions
serve communities in Gwinnett County, Georgia (the "Georgia Systems"). These
acquisitions were accounted for using the purchase method of accounting.

     The third acquisition resulted from a trade of the Company's systems
serving the communities of Paris and Piney Flats, Tennessee for the operating
assets of another cable operator serving primarily the communities of Lewisburg
and Crossville, Tennessee (the "Tennessee Trade"). The trade was for cable
systems that are similar in size and was accounted for based on fair market
value. Fair market value was established at $3,000 per customer relinquished,
which was based on recent sales transactions of similar cable systems. The
transaction included the payment of approximately $719,000, net, of additional
cash (Note 4).

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     The combined purchase price was allocated based on estimated fair values
from an independent appraisal to property, plant and equipment and franchise
cost as follows (dollars in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        GEORGIA    TENNESSEE
                                                        SYSTEMS      TRADE       TOTAL
                                                        -------    ---------    -------
<S>                                                     <C>        <C>          <C>
Fair value of assets relinquished (Note 4)............  $   --      $46,668     $46,668
Cash paid.............................................   1,392          719       2,111
Acquisition Costs (appraisal, transfer fees and direct
  costs)..............................................      26           76         102
                                                        ------      -------     -------
Total acquisition cost................................  $1,418      $47,463     $48,881
                                                        ======      =======     =======
Allocation:
Current assets........................................  $   (2)     $   447     $   445
Current liabilities...................................      (1)        (397)       (398)
Property, plant and equipment.........................     333       11,811      12,144
Franchise Cost........................................   1,088       35,602      36,690
                                                        ------      -------     -------
Total cost allocated..................................  $1,418      $47,463     $48,881
                                                        ======      =======     =======
</TABLE>

     The fair value of assets relinquished from the Tennessee Trade was treated
as a noncash transaction on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The cash
acquisition costs were funded by proceeds from the Company's reducing revolving
loan with a financial institution.

     The following combined pro forma information presents a summary of
consolidated results of operations for the Company as if the Tennessee Trade
acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of 1997, with pro forma adjustments
to show the effect on depreciation and amortization for the acquired assets,
management fees on additional revenues and interest expense on additional debt
(dollars in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        YEARS ENDED
                                                  -----------------------
                                                  12/31/98     12/31/97
                                                  --------    -----------
                                                              (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                               <C>         <C>
Total revenues..................................  $89,921      $ 84,325
Net income (loss)...............................   19,447       (29,631)
</TABLE>

     The pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the
operating results that would have occurred had the Tennessee Trade actually been
acquired on January 1, 1997.

1997 ACQUISITIONS

     On April 1, 1997, the Company acquired the cable operating assets of two
cable systems serving the Tennessee communities of Shelbyville and Manchester
(the "Manchester Systems"), for an aggregate purchase price of approximately
$19.7 million of which $495,000 was paid as escrow in 1996. The acquisition was
accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, and was funded by
proceeds from the Company's reducing revolving loan with a financial
institution. No pro forma information giving the effect of the acquisitions is
shown due to the results being immaterial.

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

1996 ACQUISITIONS

     On March 1, 1996, the Company acquired certain cable operating assets
("Mid-Tennessee Systems") from Mid-Tennessee CATV, L.P., and on April 1, 1996
acquired the cable operating assets ("RCT Systems") from Rifkin Cablevision of
Tennessee, Ltd. Both Mid-Tennessee CATV, L.P. and Rifkin Cablevision of
Tennessee, Ltd. were affiliates of the General Partner. The acquisition costs
were funded by $15 million of additional partner contributions and the remainder
from a portion of the proceeds received from the issuance of $125 million of
11 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2006 (see Note 6).

     The acquisitions were recorded using the purchase method of accounting. The
results of operations of the Mid-Tennessee Systems have been included in the
consolidated financial statements since March 1, 1996, and the results of the
RCT Systems have been included in the consolidated financial statements since
April 1, 1996. The combined purchase price was allocated based on estimated fair
values from an independent appraisal to property, plant and equipment and
franchise cost as follows (dollars in thousands):

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Cash paid, net of acquired cash.............................  $71,582
Acquisition costs (appraisal, transfer fees, and direct
  costs)....................................................      215
                                                              -------
Total acquisition cost......................................  $71,797
                                                              =======
Allocation:
Current assets..............................................  $   624
Current liabilities.........................................     (969)
Property, plant and equipment...............................   24,033
Franchise cost and other intangible assets..................   48,109
                                                              -------
Total cost allocated........................................  $71,797
                                                              =======
</TABLE>

     The following combined pro forma information presents a summary of
consolidated results of operations for the Company as if the Mid-Tennessee
Systems and the RCT Systems acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of 1996,
with pro forma adjustments to show the effect on depreciation and amortization
for the acquired assets, management fees on additional revenues and interest
expense on additional debt (dollars in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             YEAR ENDED
                                                             -----------
                                                              12/31/96
                                                             -----------
                                                             (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                          <C>
Total revenues.............................................   $ 74,346
Net loss...................................................    (22,558)
</TABLE>

     The pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the
operating results that would have occurred had the Mid-Tennessee Systems and the
RCT Systems actually been acquired on January 1, 1996.

4.  SALE OF ASSETS

     On February 4, 1998, the Company sold all of its operating assets in the
state of Michigan (the "Michigan Sale") to another cable operator for cash. In
addition, on December 31, 1998,

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

the Company traded certain cable systems in Tennessee (the "Tennessee Trade")
for similar-sized cable systems (Note 3). Both sales resulted in a gain
recognized by the Company as follows (dollars in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                MICHIGAN    TENNESSEE
                                                  SALE        TRADE       TOTAL
                                                --------    ---------    -------
<S>                                             <C>         <C>          <C>
Fair value of assets relinquished.............  $    --      $46,668     $46,668
Original cash proceeds........................   16,931           --      16,931
Adjustments for value of assets and
  liabilities assumed.........................      120          (17)        103
                                                -------      -------     -------
Net proceeds..................................   17,051       46,651      63,702
Net book value of assets sold.................   11,061        9,778      20,839
                                                -------      -------     -------
Net gain from sale............................  $ 5,990      $36,873     $42,863
                                                =======      =======     =======
</TABLE>

     The Michigan Sale proceeds amount includes $500,000 that is currently being
held in escrow. This amount and the fair value of assets relinquished, related
to the Tennessee Trade, were both treated as noncash transactions on the
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

     The cash proceeds from the Michigan Sale were used by the Company to reduce
its revolving and term loans with a financial institution.

5.  INCOME TAXES

     Although the Partnership is not a taxable entity, two corporations (the
"subsidiaries") are included in the consolidated financial statements. These
subsidiaries are required to pay taxes on their taxable income, if any.

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     The following represents a reconciliation of pre-tax losses as reported in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the losses
attributable to the partners and included in their individual income tax
returns:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           YEAR ENDED      YEAR ENDED      YEAR ENDED
                                            12/31/98        12/31/97        12/31/96
                                          ------------    ------------    ------------
<S>                                       <C>             <C>             <C>
Pre-tax income (loss) as reported.......  $ 20,241,286    $(31,378,648)   $(25,277,061)
(Increase) decrease due to:
  Separately taxed book results of
     corporate subsidiaries.............     9,397,000      15,512,000       9,716,000
  Effect of different depreciation and
     amortization methods for tax and
     book purposes......................    (1,360,000)     (2,973,000)     (3,833,000)
Additional tax gain from the sale of
  Michigan(Note 4)......................     2,068,000              --              --
Book gain from trade sale of Tennessee
  assets(Note 4)........................   (36,873,000)             --              --
Additional tax loss from dissolution of
  FNI stock.............................    (7,235,000)             --              --
Other...................................        81,714         (45,052)        (22,539)
                                          ------------    ------------    ------------
Tax loss attributed to the partners.....  $(13,680,000)   $(18,884,700)   $(19,416,600)
                                          ============    ============    ============
</TABLE>

     The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method. Under
this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on
differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities
and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect
when the differences are expected to reverse.

     As a result of a change in control in 1995, the book value of the Company's
net assets was increased to reflect their fair market value. In connection with
this revaluation, a deferred income tax liability in the amount of $22,801,000
was established to provide for future taxes payable on the revised valuation of
the net assets. A deferred tax benefit of $4,196,000, $5,335,000 and $3,654,000
was recognized for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively, reducing the liability to $7,942,000.

     Deferred tax assets (liabilities) were comprised of the following at
December 31, 1998 and 1997:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             12/31/98        12/31/97
                                           ------------    ------------
<S>                                        <C>             <C>
Deferred tax assets resulting from loss
  carryforwards..........................  $ 11,458,000    $  9,499,000
Deferred tax liabilities resulting from
  depreciation and amortization..........   (19,400,000)    (21,637,000)
                                           ------------    ------------
Net deferred tax liability...............  $ (7,942,000)   $(12,138,000)
                                           ============    ============
</TABLE>

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     As of December 31, 1998 and 1997, the subsidiaries have net operating loss
carryforwards ("NOLs") for income tax purposes of $30,317,000 and $25,264,000,
respectively, substantially all of which are limited. The NOLs will expire at
various times between the years 2000 and 2013.

     In 1998, one of the corporate entities was dissolved. The existing NOL's
were used to offset taxable income down to $87,751, resulting in a current tax
for 1998 of $18,075.

     Under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), the
subsidiaries generally would be entitled to reduce their future federal income
tax liabilities by carrying the unused NOLs forward for a period of 15 years to
offset their future income taxes. The subsidiaries' ability to utilize any NOLs
in future years may be restricted, however, in the event the subsidiaries
undergo an "ownership change" as defined in Section 382 of the Code. In the
event of an ownership change, the amount of NOLs attributable to the period
prior to the ownership change that may be used to offset taxable income in any
year thereafter generally may not exceed the fair market value of the subsidiary
immediately before the ownership change (subject to certain adjustments)
multiplied by the applicable long-term, tax exempt rate published by the
Internal Revenue Service for the date of the ownership change. Two of the
subsidiaries underwent an ownership change on September 1, 1995 pursuant to
Section 382 of the Code. As such, the NOLs of the subsidiaries are subject to
limitation from that date forward. It is the opinion of management that the NOLs
will be released from this limitation prior to their expiration dates and, as
such, have not been limited in their calculation of deferred taxes.

     The provision for income tax expense (benefit) differs from the amount
which would be computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 35%
to pre-tax income before extraordinary loss as a result of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             YEARS ENDED
                                              -----------------------------------------
                                                12/31/98       12/31/97      12/31/96
                                              ------------   ------------   -----------
<S>                                           <C>            <C>            <C>
Tax expense (benefit) computed at statutory
  rate......................................  $  7,084,450   $(10,982,527)  $(8,846,971)
  Increase (decrease) due to:
  Tax benefit (expense) for non-corporate
     loss...................................   (10,373,252)     5,900,546     5,446,721
  Permanent differences between financial
     statement income and taxable income....       (36,200)        84,500        48,270
  State income tax..........................      (247,000)      (377,500)     (252,590)
  Tax benefit from dissolved corporation....      (148,925)            --            --
  Other.....................................      (456,998)        39,981       (41,149)
                                              ------------   ------------   -----------
  Income Tax Benefit........................  $ (4,177,925)  $ (5,335,000)  $(3,645,719)
                                              ============   ============   ===========
</TABLE>

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

6.  NOTES PAYABLE

     Debt consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,
                                               1998            1997
                                           ------------    ------------
<S>                                        <C>             <C>
Senior Subordinated Notes................  $125,000,000    $125,000,000
Tranche A Term Loan......................    21,575,000      25,000,000
Tranche B Term Loan......................    40,000,000      40,000,000
Reducing Revolving Loan..................    35,000,000      36,500,000
Senior Subordinated Debt.................     3,000,000       3,000,000
                                           ------------    ------------
                                           $224,575,000    $229,500,000
                                           ============    ============
</TABLE>

     The Notes and loans are collateralized by substantially all of the assets
of the Company.

     On January 26, 1996, the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, RACC (the
"Issuers"), co-issued $125,000,000 of 11 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes (the
"Notes") to institutional investors. These notes were subsequently exchanged on
June 18, 1996 for publicly registered notes with identical terms. Interest on
the Notes is payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 of each year. The
Notes, which mature on January 15, 2006, can be redeemed in whole or in part, at
the Issuers' option, at any time on or after January 15, 2001, at redeemable
prices contained in the Notes plus accrued interest. In addition, at any time on
or prior to January 15, 1999, the Issuers, at their option, may redeem up to 25%
of the principle amount of the Notes issued to institutional investors of not
less than $25,000,000. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, all of the Notes were
outstanding (see also Note 10).

     The Company has a $25,000,000 Tranche A term loan with a financial
institution. This loan requires quarterly payments of $1,875,000 plus interest
commencing on March 31, 2000. Any unpaid balance is due March 31, 2003. The
agreement requires that what it defines as excess proceeds from the sale of a
cable system be used to retire Tranche A term debt. As a result of the Michigan
sale (Note 4), there was $3,425,000 of excess proceeds used to pay principal in
1998. The interest rate on the Tranche A term loan is either the bank's prime
rate plus .25% to 1.75% or LIBOR plus 1.5% to 2.75%.

     The specific rate is dependent upon the senior funded debt ratio which is
recalculated quarterly. The weighted average effective interest rate at December
31, 1998 and 1997 was 7.59% and 8.24%, respectively.

     In addition, the Company has a $40,000,000 Tranche B term loan, which
requires principal payments of $2,000,000 on March 31, 2002, $18,000,000 on
March 31, 2003, and $20,000,000 on March 31, 2004. The Tranche B term loan bears
an interest rate of 9.75% and is payable quarterly.

     The Company also has a reducing revolving loan providing for borrowing up
to $20,000,000 at the Company's discretion, subject to certain restrictions, and
an additional $60,000,000 available to finance acquisitions subject to certain
restrictions. On March 4, 1998, the reducing revolving loan agreement was
amended to revise the scheduled reduction in revolving commitments. The
additional financing amounts available at December 31, 1998 and 1997 were
$45,000,000 and $52,500,000, respectively. At December 31, 1998, the full
$20,000,000 available had been borrowed, and $15,000,000 had been drawn against
the $45,000,000 commitment. At

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

December 31, 1997, the full $20,000,000 available had been borrowed, and
$16,500,000 had been drawn against the $52,500,000 commitment. The amount
available for borrowing will decrease annually during its term with changes over
the four years following December 31, 1998 as follows: 1999 -- $2,500,000
reduction per quarter, and 2000 through 2002 -- $3,625,000 per quarter. Any
unpaid balance is due on March 31, 2003. The revolving loan bears an interest
rate of either the bank's prime rate plus .25% to 1.75% or LIBOR plus 1.5% to
2.75%. The specific rate is dependent upon the senior funded debt ratio which is
recalculated quarterly. The weighted average effective interest rates at
December 31, 1998 and 1997 was 8.08% and 8.29%, respectively. The reducing
revolving loan includes a commitment fee of  1/2% per annum on the unborrowed
balance.

     Certain mandatory prepayments may also be required, commencing in fiscal
1997, on the Tranche A term loan, the Tranche B term loan, and the reducing
revolving credit based on the Company's cash flow calculations, proceeds from
the sale of a cable system or equity contributions. Based on the 1998
calculation and the Michigan sale, $3,425,000 of prepayments were required.
Optional prepayments are allowed, subject to certain restrictions. The related
loan agreement contains covenants limiting additional indebtedness, dispositions
of assets, investments in securities, distribution to partners, management fees
and capital expenditures. In addition, the Company must maintain certain
financial levels and ratios. At December 31, 1998, the Company was in compliance
with these covenants.

     The Company also has $3,000,000 of senior subordinated debt payable to a
Rifkin Partner. The debt has a scheduled maturity, interest rate and interest
payment schedule identical to that of the Notes, as discussed above.

     Based on the outstanding debt as of December 31, 1998, the minimum
aggregate maturities for the five years following 1998 are none in 1999,
$7,500,000 in 2000, $16,500,000 in 2001, $23,075,000 in 2002 and $29,500,000 in
2003.

7.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

     The Company entered into a management agreement with Rifkin & Associates,
Inc. (Rifkin). The management agreement provides that Rifkin will act as manager
of the Company's CATV systems and be entitled to annual compensation of 3.5% of
the Company's revenue. Effective September 1, 1998, Rifkin conveyed its CATV
management business to R & A Management, LLC (RML). The result of this
transaction included the conveyance of the Rifkin management agreement (Rifkin
Agreement) to RML (RML Agreement). Expenses incurred pursuant to the Rifkin
Agreement and the RML Agreement are disclosed in total on the Consolidated
Statement of Operations.

     The Company is associated with a company to purchase certain cable
television programming at a discount. Rifkin acted as the agent and held the
deposit funds required for the Company to participate.

     Effective September 1, 1998, Rifkin conveyed this contract and deposit
amount to RML. The deposit amount recorded at December 31, 1998 and 1997 was
$2,139,274 and $1,225,274, respectively. The Company subsequently received
$1,225,274 of the December 31, 1998 balance.

     The Company paid approximately $550,000 to a law firm in connection with
the public offering in 1996. A partner of this law firm is a relative of one of
the Company's partners.

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                     RIFKIN ACQUISITION PARTNERS, L.L.L.P.

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

8.  COMMITMENTS AND RENTAL EXPENSE

     The Company leases certain real and personal property under noncancelable
operating leases expiring through the year 2007. Future minimum lease payments
under such noncancelable leases as of December 31, 1998 are: $316,091 in 1999;
$249,179 in 2000; $225,768 in 2001; $222,669 in 2002; and $139,910 in 2003; and
$344,153 thereafter, totaling $1,497,770.

     Total rental expense and the amount included therein which pertains to
cancelable pole rental agreements were as follows for the periods indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 TOTAL       CANCELABLE
                                                 RENTAL      POLE RENTAL
PERIOD                                          EXPENSE        EXPENSE
- ------                                         ----------    -----------
<S>                                            <C>           <C>
Year Ended December 31, 1998.................  $1,592,080    $1,109,544
Year Ended December 31, 1997.................  $1,577,743    $1,061,722
Year Ended December 31, 1996.................  $1,294,084    $  874,778
</TABLE>

9.  COMPENSATION PLANS AND RETIREMENT PLANS

EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

     In 1996, the Company implemented an Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan") in
which certain Rifkin & Associates' executive officers and key employees, and
certain key employees of the Company are eligible to participate. Plan
participants in the aggregate, have the right to receive (i) cash payments of up
to 2.0% of the aggregate value of all partnership interests of the Company (the
"Maximum Incentive Percentage"), based upon the achievement of certain annual
Operating Cash Flow (as defined in the Plan) targets for the Company for each of
the calendar years 1996 through 2000, and (ii) an additional cash payment equal
to up to 0.5% of the aggregate value of all partnership interests of the Company
(the "Additional Incentive Percentage"), based upon the achievement of certain
cumulative Operating Cash Flow targets for the Company for the five-year period
ended December 31, 2000. Subject to the achievement of such annual targets and
the satisfaction of certain other criteria based on the Company's operating
performance, up to 20% of the Maximum Incentive Percentage will vest in each
such year; provided, that in certain events vesting may accelerate. Payments
under the Plan are subject to certain restrictive covenants contained in the
Notes.

     No amounts are payable under the Plan except upon (i) the sale of
substantially all of the assets or partnership interests of the Company or (ii)
termination of a Plan participant's employment with Rifkin & Associates or the
Company, as applicable, due to (a) the decision of the Advisory Committee to
terminate such participant's employment due to disability, (b) the retirement of
such participant with the Advisory Committee's approval or (c) the death of such
Participant. The value of amounts payable pursuant to clause (i) above will be
based upon the aggregate net proceeds received by the holders of all of the
partnership interests in the Company, as determined by the Advisory Committee,
and the amounts payable pursuant to clause (ii) above will be based upon the
Enterprise Value determined at the time of such payment. For purposes of the
Plan, Enterprise Value generally is defined as Operating Cash Flow for the
immediately preceding calendar year times a specified multiple and adjusted
based on the Company's working capital.

     The amount expensed for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996
relating to this plan were $1,119,996, $859,992 and $660,000, respectively.

                                      F-206
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                     RIFKIN ACQUISITION PARTNERS, L.L.L.P.

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

     The Company has a 401(k) plan for employees that have been employed by the
Company for at least one year. Employees of the Company can contribute up to 15%
of their salary, on a before-tax basis, with a maximum 1998 contribution of
$10,000 (as set by the Internal Revenue Service). The Company matches
participant contributions up to a maximum of 50% of the first 3% of a
participant's salary contributed. All participant contributions and earnings are
fully vested upon contribution and Company contributions and earnings vest 20%
per year of employment with the Company, becoming fully vested after five years.
The Company's matching contributions for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997
and 1996 were $50,335, $72,707 and $42,636, respectively.

10.  FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

     The Company has a number of financial instruments, none of which are held
for trading purposes. The following method and assumptions were used by the
Company to estimate the fair values of financial instruments as disclosed
herein:

     Cash and Cash Equivalents, Customer Accounts Receivable, Other Receivables,
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities and Customer Deposits and Prepayments:
The carrying value amount approximates fair value because of the short period to
maturity.

     Debt: The fair value of bank debt is estimated based on interest rates for
the same or similar debt offered to the Company having the same or similar
remaining maturities and collateral requirements. The fair value of public
Senior Subordinated Notes is based on the market quoted trading value. The fair
value of the Company's debt is estimated at $236,137,500 and is carried on the
balance sheet at $224,575,000.

11.  CABLE REREGULATION

     Congress enacted the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition
Act of 1992 (the Cable Act) and has amended it at various times since.

     The total effects of the present law are, at this time, still unknown.
However, one provision of the present law further redefines a small cable
system, and exempts these systems from rate regulation on the upper tiers of
cable service. The Partnership is awaiting an FCC rulemaking implementing the
present law to determine whether its systems qualify as small cable systems.

12.  SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     CEM, CEI and CEC (collective, the "Guarantors") are all wholly-owned
subsidiaries of the Company and, together with RACC, constitute all of the
Partnership's direct and indirect subsidiaries. As discussed in Note 1, RTL and
FNI were dissolved on January 1, 1998 and the assets were transferred to the
Company, however, prior thereto, RTL and FNI, as wholly-owned subsidiaries of
the Company, were Guarantors. Each of the Guarantors provides a full,
unconditional, joint and several guaranty of the obligations under the Notes
discussed in Note 6. Separate financial statements of the Guarantors are not
presented because management has determined that they would not be material to
investors.

                                      F-207
<PAGE>   453
                     RIFKIN ACQUISITION PARTNERS, L.L.L.P.

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     The following tables present summarized financial information of the
Guarantors on a combined basis as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 and for the
years ended December 31, 1998, and 1997 and 1996.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    12/31/98        12/31/97
         BALANCE SHEET            ------------    ------------
<S>                               <C>             <C>             <C>
Cash............................  $    373,543    $    780,368
Accounts and other receivables,
  net...........................     3,125,830       3,012,571
Prepaid expenses................       791,492         970,154
Property, plant and equipment
  net...........................    48,614,536      66,509,120
Franchise costs and other
  intangible assets, net........    56,965,148     103,293,631
Accounts payable and accrued
  liabilities...................    22,843,354      18,040,588
Other liabilities...............       980,536       1,122,404
Deferred taxes payable..........     7,942,000      12,138,000
Notes payable...................   140,050,373     167,200,500
Equity (deficit)................   (61,945,714)    (23,935,648)
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   YEAR ENDED      YEAR ENDED      YEAR ENDED
                                    12/31/98        12/31/97        12/31/96
    STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS      ------------    ------------    ------------
<S>                               <C>             <C>             <C>
Total revenue...................  $ 29,845,826    $ 47,523,592    $ 42,845,044
          Total costs and
             expenses...........   (31,190,388)    (53,049,962)    (43,578,178)
Interest expense................   (14,398,939)    (17,868,497)    (16,238,221)
Income tax benefit..............     4,177,925       5,335,000       3,645,719
                                  ------------    ------------    ------------
Net loss........................  $(11,565,576)   $(18,059,867)   $(13,325,636)
                                  ============    ============    ============
</TABLE>

13.  QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

     The following interim financial information of the Company presents the
1998 and 1997 consolidated results of operations on a quarterly basis (in
thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               QUARTERS ENDED 1998
                                 ------------------------------------------------
                                 MARCH 31(A)    JUNE 30    SEPT. 30    DEC. 31(B)
                                 -----------    -------    --------    ----------
<S>                              <C>            <C>        <C>         <C>
Revenue........................    $22,006      $22,296    $22,335      $23,284
Operating income (loss)........        295          511     (1,522)       1,756
Net income (loss)..............      1,437       (4,458)    (5,907)      33,347
</TABLE>

- -------------------------

     (a) First quarter includes a $5,900 gain from the sale of Michigan assets
         (Note 4).

     (b) Fourth quarter includes a $36,873 gain from the trade sale of certain
         Tennessee assets (Note 4).

                                      F-208
<PAGE>   454
                     RIFKIN ACQUISITION PARTNERS, L.L.L.P.

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 QUARTERS ENDED 1997
                                      ------------------------------------------
                                      MARCH 31    JUNE 30    SEPT. 30    DEC. 31
                                      --------    -------    --------    -------
<S>                                   <C>         <C>        <C>         <C>
Revenue.............................  $19,337     $21,331    $21,458     $22,199
Operating loss......................   (1,220)     (2,818)    (2,777)       (798)
Net loss............................   (5,998)     (6,890)    (8,127)     (5,029)
</TABLE>

14.  LITIGATION

     The Company could possibly be named as defendant in various actions and
proceedings arising from the normal course of business. In all such cases, the
Company will vigorously defend itself against the litigation and, where
appropriate, will file counterclaims. Although the eventual outcome of potential
lawsuits cannot be predicted, it is management's opinion that any such lawsuit
will not result in liabilities that would have a material affect on the
Company's financial position or results of operations.

                                      F-209
<PAGE>   455

                         REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

The Partners
Indiana Cable Associates, Ltd.

We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Indiana Cable Associates, Ltd.
as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the related statements of operations,
partners' deficit and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and
1998. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Indiana Cable Associates, Ltd.
at December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Denver, Colorado
February 19, 1999

                                      F-210
<PAGE>   456

                         INDIANA CABLE ASSOCIATES, LTD.

                                 BALANCE SHEET
                           DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                1997           1998
                                                             -----------    -----------
<S>                                                          <C>            <C>
ASSETS (PLEDGED)
Cash and cash equivalents..................................  $    82,684    $   108,619
Customer accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful
  accounts of $18,311 in 1997 and $24,729 in 1998..........       87,154         85,795
Other receivables..........................................      257,236        295,023
Prepaid expenses and deposits..............................      172,614        152,575
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
  Buildings................................................       78,740         91,682
  Transmission and distribution systems and related
     equipment.............................................   10,174,650     11,336,892
  Office furniture and equipment...........................      144,137        161,327
  Spare parts and construction inventory...................      435,554        742,022
                                                             -----------    -----------
                                                              10,833,081     12,331,923
  Less accumulated depreciation............................    7,624,570      8,008,158
                                                             -----------    -----------
     Net property, plant and equipment.....................    3,208,511      4,323,765
Other assets, at cost less accumulated amortization (Note
  3).......................................................    5,817,422      5,083,029
                                                             -----------    -----------
          Total assets.....................................  $ 9,625,621    $10,048,806
                                                             ===========    ===========
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' DEFICIT
Liabilities:
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.................  $   718,716    $   897,773
  Customer prepayments.....................................       50,693         47,458
  Interest payable.........................................       32,475             --
  Long-term debt (Note 4)..................................   10,650,000             --
  Interpartnership debt (Note 4)...........................           --      9,606,630
                                                             -----------    -----------
          Total liabilities................................   11,451,884     10,551,861
Commitments (Notes 5 and 6)
Partners' deficit:
  General partner..........................................      (66,418)       (20,106)
  Limited partner..........................................   (1,759,845)      (482,949)
                                                             -----------    -----------
Total partners' deficit....................................   (1,826,263)      (503,055)
                                                             -----------    -----------
          Total liabilities and partners' deficit..........  $ 9,625,621    $10,048,806
                                                             ===========    ===========
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes.

                                      F-211
<PAGE>   457

                         INDIANA CABLE ASSOCIATES, LTD.

                            STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 YEARS ENDED
                                                     ------------------------------------
                                                      12/31/96     12/31/97     12/31/98
                                                     ----------   ----------   ----------
<S>                                                  <C>          <C>          <C>
REVENUE:
Service............................................  $6,272,049   $6,827,504   $7,165,843
Installation and other.............................     538,158      622,699      773,283
                                                     ----------   ----------   ----------
          Total revenue............................   6,810,207    7,450,203    7,939,126
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Operating expense..................................     989,456    1,142,932      974,617
Programming expense................................   1,474,067    1,485,943    1,727,089
Selling, general and administrative expense........   1,112,441    1,142,247    1,128,957
Depreciation.......................................     889,854      602,554      537,884
Amortization.......................................     718,334      718,335      707,539
Management fees....................................     340,510      372,510      396,956
Loss on disposal of assets.........................       6,266          639       74,714
                                                     ----------   ----------   ----------
          Total costs and expenses.................   5,530,928    5,465,160    5,547,756
                                                     ----------   ----------   ----------
Operating income...................................   1,279,279    1,985,043    2,391,370
Interest expense...................................   1,361,415    1,292,469      970,160
                                                     ----------   ----------   ----------
Net income (loss) before extraordinary item........     (82,136)     692,574    1,421,210
Extraordinary item--loss on early retirement of
  debt (Note 3 and 4)..............................          --           --       98,002
                                                     ----------   ----------   ----------
Net income (loss)..................................  $  (82,136)  $  692,574   $1,323,208
                                                     ==========   ==========   ==========
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes.

                                      F-212
<PAGE>   458

                         INDIANA CABLE ASSOCIATES, LTD.

                         STATEMENT OF PARTNERS' DEFICIT

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 GENERAL       LIMITED
                                                 PARTNERS     PARTNERS         TOTAL
                                                 --------    -----------    -----------
<S>                                              <C>         <C>            <C>
Partners' deficit at December 31, 1995.........  $(87,783)   $(2,348,918)   $(2,436,701)
  Net loss for the year ended December 31,
     1996......................................    (2,875)       (79,261)       (82,136)
                                                 --------    -----------    -----------
Partners' deficit at December 31, 1996.........   (90,658)    (2,428,179)    (2,518,837)
  Net income for the year ended December 31,
     1997......................................    24,240        668,334        692,574
                                                 --------    -----------    -----------
Partners' deficit at December 31, 1997.........   (66,418)    (1,759,845)    (1,826,263)
  Net income for the year ended December 31,
     1998......................................    46,312      1,276,896      1,323,208
                                                 --------    -----------    -----------
Partners' deficit at December 31, 1998.........  $(20,106)   $  (482,949)   $  (503,055)
                                                 ========    ===========    ===========
</TABLE>

     The partners' capital accounts for financial reporting purposes vary from
the tax capital accounts.

See accompanying notes.

                                      F-213
<PAGE>   459

                         INDIANA CABLE ASSOCIATES, LTD.

                            STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     YEARS ENDED
                                                      ------------------------------------------
                                                       12/31/96       12/31/97        12/31/98
                                                      -----------    -----------    ------------
<S>                                                   <C>            <C>            <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income (loss).................................  $   (82,136)   $   692,574    $  1,323,208
  Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
     cash provided by operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization..................    1,608,188      1,320,889       1,245,423
     Amortization of deferred loan costs............       48,764         72,922          23,149
     Loss on disposal of assets.....................        6,266            639          74,714
     Loss on write-off of deferred loan cost
       associated with early retirement of debt.....           --             --          95,832
     Decrease (increase) in customer accounts
       receivable...................................      (13,110)         1,536           1,359
     Increase in other receivables..................      (80,843)      (108,256)        (37,787)
     Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and
       deposits.....................................      (53,259)        (5,928)         20,039
     Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and
       accrued liabilities..........................     (190,357)      (147,971)        179,057
     Increase (decrease) in customer prepayments....       16,355        (13,190)         (3,235)
     Decrease in interest payable...................      (12,314)       (39,471)        (32,475)
                                                      -----------    -----------    ------------
          Net cash provided by operating
            activities..............................    1,247,554      1,773,744       2,889,284
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchases of property, plant and equipment........     (675,244)      (592,685)     (1,732,831)
  Proceeds from sale of assets......................      227,025         23,662           4,979
                                                      -----------    -----------    ------------
          Net cash used in investing activities.....     (448,219)      (569,023)     (1,727,852)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Proceeds from long-term debt......................    2,000,000      1,450,000      10,636,421
  Proceeds from interpartnership debt...............           --             --       9,606,630
  Deferred loan cost................................      (70,000)       (29,776)        (92,127)
  Payments of long-term debt........................   (2,200,000)    (3,100,000)    (21,286,421)
                                                      -----------    -----------    ------------
          Net cash used in financing activities.....     (270,000)    (1,679,776)     (1,135,497)
                                                      -----------    -----------    ------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
  equivalents.......................................      529,335       (475,055)         25,935
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year......       28,404        557,739          82,684
                                                      -----------    -----------    ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year............  $   557,739    $    82,684    $    108,619
                                                      ===========    ===========    ============
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Interest paid.....................................  $ 1,324,965    $ 1,258,078    $    947,606
                                                      ===========    ===========    ============
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes.

                                      F-214
<PAGE>   460

                         INDIANA CABLE ASSOCIATES, LTD.

                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION:

     Indiana Cable Associates, Ltd. (the "Partnership"), a Colorado limited
partnership, was organized in March 1987 for the purpose of acquiring and
operating cable television systems and related operations in Indiana and
Illinois.

     For financial reporting purposes, Partnership profits or losses are
allocated 3.5% to the general partners and 96.5% to the limited partners.
Limited partners are not required to fund any losses in excess of their capital
contributions.

ACQUISITION BY INTERLINK COMMUNICATIONS PARTNERS, LLLP:

     Interlink Communications Partners, LLLP ("ICP") agreed to purchase all of
the interests of the Partnership. ICP acquired all of the limited partner
interests, effective December 31, 1998, and is currently in the process of
obtaining the necessary consents to transfer all of the Partnership's franchises
to ICP. Once these are obtained, ICP will then purchase the general partner
interest in the Partnership, and the Partnership will, by operation of law, be
consolidated into ICP.

2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:

     The Partnership records additions to property, plant and equipment at cost,
which in the case of assets constructed includes amounts for material, labor,
overhead and capitalized interest, if applicable.

     For financial reporting purposes, the Partnership uses the straight-line
method of depreciation over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                          <C>
Buildings and improvements.................................  5-30 years
Transmission and distribution systems and related
  equipment................................................  3-15 years
Office furniture and equipment.............................     5 years
</TABLE>

OTHER ASSETS:

     Other assets are carried at cost and are amortized on a straight-line basis
over the following lives:

<TABLE>
<S>                                    <C>  <C>
Franchises                              --  the terms of the franchises
                                            (10-19 1/2 years)
Goodwill                                --  the term of the Partnership agreement
                                            (12 3/4 years)
Deferred loan costs                     --  the term of the debt (1-6 years)
Organization costs                      --  5 years
</TABLE>

                                      F-215
<PAGE>   461
                         INDIANA CABLE ASSOCIATES, LTD.

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

INCOME TAXES:

     No provision for the payment or refund of income taxes has been provided
for the Partnership since the partners are responsible for reporting their
distributive share of Partnership net income or loss in their personal
capacities.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:

     The Partnership considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with
a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

REVENUE RECOGNITION:

     Customer fees are recorded as revenue in the period the service is
provided.

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS:

     The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, customer accounts
receivable, accounts payable and interpartnership debt approximate fair value.

USE OF ESTIMATES:

     The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

IMPACT OF YEAR 2000 (UNAUDITED):

     The Partnership recognizes that certain of its time-sensitive computer
programs and product distribution equipment may be affected by conversion to the
year 2000. During 1998, management began their evaluation of the information
systems, product distribution facilities, and vendor and supplier readiness. To
date, considerable progress has been made to complete the evaluation process, to
integrate and test compliance installations, and to prepare contingency plans.
In addition, third party suppliers are either fully compliant or are expected to
be compliant by December 31, 1999. Management expects to have all systems
compliant, or have a contingency plan in effect that will result in minimal
impact on the operations.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT:

     In April 1998, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee issued
Statement of Position (SOP) 98-5 "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up
Activities," which requires the Partnerships to expense all start-up costs
related to organizing a new business. This new standard also includes one-time
activities related to opening a new facility, introduction of a new product or
service, or conducting business with a new class of customer or in a new
territory. This standard is effective for the Partnerships' 1999 fiscal year.
Organization costs are all fully amortized resulting in SOP 98-5 having no
material effect on its financial position or the results of operations.

RECLASSIFICATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION:

     Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1996 and 1997 financial
statements to conform with the 1998 financial statement presentation. Such
reclassifications had no effect on the net income or loss as previously stated.

                                      F-216
<PAGE>   462
                         INDIANA CABLE ASSOCIATES, LTD.

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

3.  OTHER ASSETS

     At December 31, 1997 and 1998, other assets consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        1997           1998
                                                     -----------    -----------
<S>                                                  <C>            <C>
Franchises.........................................  $13,144,332    $12,996,580
Goodwill...........................................      378,336        378,336
Deferred loan costs................................       26,854             --
Organization costs.................................       63,393         63,393
                                                     -----------    -----------
                                                      13,612,915     13,438,309
Less accumulated amortization......................    7,795,493      8,355,280
                                                     -----------    -----------
                                                     $ 5,817,422    $ 5,083,029
                                                     ===========    ===========
</TABLE>

     On December 31, 1997, the loan agreement with a financial institution was
amended (Note 4). At that time, the original loan's costs, which were fully
amortized, and the accumulated amortization were written off. The bank loan
amendment required the payment of additional loan costs which will be amortized
over the remaining term of the bank loan.

     On August 31, 1998, the loan with a financial institution and the
subordinated debt loan with two investor groups were paid in full (Note 4). The
related deferred loan costs and associated accumulated amortization were written
off and $9,263 was recorded as an extraordinary loss. On December 30, 1998, the
new loan agreement with a financial institution was paid in full (Note 4). The
related deferred loan costs and associated accumulated amortization were written
off and $86,569 was recorded as an extraordinary loss.

4.  DEBT

     The Partnership had a revolving credit agreement with a financial
institution which provided for borrowing up to $7,000,000 with a maturity date
of December 31, 1997, at which time the balance of the loan was $4,650,000. On
December 31, 1997, the credit agreement was amended to reduce the amount
available to borrow to $5,200,000 and extend the maturity date to December 31,
1998. The Partnership also had subordinated term notes with two investors
totalling $6,000,000 at December 31, 1997. Total outstanding loans at December
31, 1997 were $10,650,000. On August 31, 1998, the revolving credit loan and
subordinated term notes had a balance of $3,450,000 and $6,000,000,
respectively; at that date, the total balance of $10,650,000 and accrued
interest were paid in full. On that same date, the Partnership obtained a new
credit agreement with a financial institution. The new credit agreement provided
for a senior term note payable in the amount of $7,500,000 and a revolving
credit loan which provided for borrowing up to $7,500,000. At December 30, 1998,
the term note and revolving credit had a balance of $7,500,000 and $1,950,000,
respectively; at that date, the total balance of $9,450,000 and accrued interest
were paid in full. The Partnership also incurred a LIBOR break fee of $2,170 in
conjunction with the retirement of debt which was recorded as an extraordinary
item.

     Also on December 30, 1998, the Partnership obtained a new interpartnership
loan agreement with ICP (Note 1). Borrowing under the interpartnership loan, as
well as interest and principal payments are due at the discretion of the
management of ICP, resulting in no minimum required annual principal payments.
The balance of the interpartnership loan at December 31, 1998 was $9,606,630.
The effective interest rate at December 31, 1998 was 8.5%.

                                      F-217
<PAGE>   463

                         INDIANA CABLE ASSOCIATES, LTD.

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

5.  MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

     The Partnership has entered into a management agreement with Rifkin and
Associates, Inc., (Rifkin) whose sole stockholder is affiliated with a general
partner of the Partnership. The agreement provides that Rifkin shall manage the
Partnership and shall receive annual compensation equal to 2 1/2% of gross
revenues and an additional 2 1/2% if a defined cash flow level is met. Effective
September 1, 1998, Rifkin conveyed its CATV management business to R & A
Management, LLC (RML). The result of this transaction was the conveyance of the
Rifkin management agreement (Rifkin Agreement) to RML (RML Agreement). Expenses
incurred pursuant to the Rifkin Agreement and the RML Agreement are disclosed on
the Statement of Operations.

6.  LEASE COMMITMENTS

     At December 31, 1998, the Partnership had lease commitments under long-term
operating leases as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
1999........................................................  $27,408
2000........................................................    6,300
2001........................................................    2,700
2002........................................................    1,500
2003........................................................    1,500
Thereafter..................................................   10,500
                                                              -------
          Total.............................................  $49,908
                                                              =======
</TABLE>

     Rent expense, including pole rent, was as follows for the periods
indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               TOTAL
                                                               RENTAL
PERIOD                                                        EXPENSE
- ------                                                        --------
<S>                                                           <C>
Year Ended December 31, 1996................................  $105,590
Year Ended December 31, 1997................................    98,693
Year Ended December 31, 1998................................   104,155
</TABLE>

7.  RETIREMENT BENEFITS

     The Partnership has a 401(k) plan for its employees that have been employed
by the Partnership for at least one year. Employees of the Partnership can
contribute up to 15% of their salary, on a before-tax basis, with a maximum 1998
contribution of $10,000 (as set by the Internal Revenue Service). The
Partnership matches participant contributions up to a maximum of 50% of the
first 3% of a participant's salary contributed. All participant contributions
and earnings are fully vested upon contribution and Partnership contributions
and earnings vest 20% per year of employment with the Partnership, becoming
fully vested after five years. The Partnership's matching contributions for the
years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 were $4,723, $8,769 and $8,639,
respectively.

                                      F-218
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                         REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

The Partners
R/N South Florida Cable Management
Limited Partnership

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of R/N South Florida
Cable Management Limited Partnership as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the
related consolidated statements of operations, partners' equity (deficit) and
cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Partnership's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of R/N
South Florida Cable Management Limited Partnership at December 31, 1997 and
1998, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for the
years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.

                                          /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Denver, Colorado
February 19, 1999

                                      F-219
<PAGE>   465

             R/N SOUTH FLORIDA CABLE MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                           DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                1997           1998
ASSETS (PLEDGED)                                             -----------    -----------
<S>                                                          <C>            <C>
Cash and cash equivalents..................................  $   362,619    $   678,739
Customer accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful
  accounts of $85,867 in 1997 and $84,474 in 1998..........      569,296        455,339
Other receivables..........................................    1,180,507      1,691,593
Prepaid expenses and deposits..............................      416,455        393,022
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
Transmission and distribution system and related
  equipment................................................   22,836,588     27,981,959
Office furniture and equipment.............................      704,135        755,398
Leasehold improvements.....................................      546,909        549,969
Construction in process and spare parts inventory..........      718,165        744,806
                                                             -----------    -----------
                                                              24,805,797     30,032,132
Less accumulated depreciation..............................    9,530,513     11,368,764
                                                             -----------    -----------
          Net property, plant and equipment................   15,275,284     18,663,368
Other assets, at cost less accumulated amortization (Note
  2).......................................................    6,806,578      5,181,012
                                                             -----------    -----------
          Total assets.....................................  $24,610,739    $27,063,073
                                                             ===========    ===========

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities...................  $ 2,994,797    $ 2,356,540
Interest payable...........................................      287,343             --
Customer prepayments.......................................      699,332        690,365
Long-term debt (Note 3)....................................   29,437,500             --
Interpartnership debt (Note 3).............................           --     31,222,436
                                                             -----------    -----------
          Total liabilities................................   33,418,972     34,269,341
Commitments (Notes 4 and 5)
Partners' equity (deficit):
  General partner..........................................      (96,602)       (81,688)
  Limited partner..........................................   (9,582,050)    (8,104,718)
  Special limited partner..................................      870,419        980,138
                                                             -----------    -----------
Total partners' equity (deficit)...........................   (8,808,233)    (7,206,268)
                                                             -----------    -----------
          Total liabilities and partners' deficit..........  $24,610,739    $27,063,073
                                                             ===========    ===========
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes.

                                      F-220
<PAGE>   466

             R/N SOUTH FLORIDA CABLE MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                YEARS ENDED
                                                  ---------------------------------------
                                                   12/31/96      12/31/97      12/31/98
                                                  -----------   -----------   -----------
<S>                                               <C>           <C>           <C>
REVENUES:
Service.........................................  $16,615,767   $17,520,883   $18,890,202
Installation and other..........................    1,732,681     2,425,742     3,158,742
                                                  -----------   -----------   -----------
                                                   18,348,448    19,946,625    22,048,944
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Operating expense...............................    2,758,704     3,489,285     3,707,802
Programming expense.............................    4,075,555     4,014,850     4,573,296
Selling, general and administrative expense.....    3,979,002     4,087,845     4,537,535
Depreciation....................................    1,787,003     1,912,905     2,256,765
Amortization....................................    1,350,195     1,287,588     1,293,674
Management fees.................................      733,938       797,863       881,958
Loss on disposal of assets......................      373,860       513,177       178,142
                                                  -----------   -----------   -----------
          Total costs and expenses..............   15,058,257    16,103,513    17,429,172
                                                  -----------   -----------   -----------
Operating income................................    3,290,191     3,843,112     4,619,772
Interest expense................................    2,528,617     2,571,976     2,583,338
                                                  -----------   -----------   -----------
Net income before extraordinary item............      761,574     1,271,136     2,036,434
Extraordinary item -- loss on early retirement
  of debt (Note 2)..............................           --            --       434,469
                                                  -----------   -----------   -----------
Net income......................................  $   761,574   $ 1,271,136   $ 1,601,965
                                                  ===========   ===========   ===========
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes.

                                      F-221
<PAGE>   467

             R/N SOUTH FLORIDA CABLE MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   SPECIAL
                                         GENERAL      LIMITED      LIMITED
                                        PARTNERS      PARTNERS     PARTNERS      TOTAL
                                        ---------   ------------   --------   ------------
<S>                                     <C>         <C>            <C>        <C>
Partners' equity (deficit) at December
  31, 1995............................  $(115,526)  $(11,456,616)  $731,199   $(10,840,943)
  Net income for the year ended
     December 31, 1996................      7,090        702,324     52,160        761,574
                                        ---------   ------------   --------   ------------
Partners' equity (deficit) at December
  31, 1996............................   (108,436)   (10,754,292)   783,359    (10,079,369)
  Net income for the year ended
     December 31, 1997................     11,834      1,172,242     87,060      1,271,136
                                        ---------   ------------   --------   ------------
Partners' equity (deficit) at December
  31, 1997............................    (96,602)    (9,582,050)   870,419     (8,808,233)
  Net income for the year ended
     December 31, 1998................     14,914      1,477,332    109,719      1,601,965
                                        ---------   ------------   --------   ------------
Partners' equity (deficit) at December
  31, 1998............................  $ (81,688)  $ (8,104,718)  $980,138   $ (7,206,268)
                                        =========   ============   ========   ============
</TABLE>

     The partners' capital accounts for financial reporting purposes vary from
the tax capital accounts.

See accompanying notes.

                                      F-222
<PAGE>   468

             R/N SOUTH FLORIDA CABLE MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            YEARS ENDED
                                             ------------------------------------------
                                              12/31/96       12/31/97        12/31/98
                                             -----------    -----------    ------------
<S>                                          <C>            <C>            <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income...............................  $   761,574    $ 1,271,136    $  1,601,965
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to
     net cash provided by operating
     activities:
     Depreciation and amortization.........    3,137,198      3,200,493       3,550,439
     Amortization of deferred loan cost....       68,898         79,108          89,788
     Loss on early retirement of debt......           --             --         434,469
     Loss on disposal of assets............      373,860        513,177         178,142
     Decrease (increase) in customer
       accounts receivable.................        1,420       (152,229)        113,957
     Increase in other receivables.........     (377,553)      (506,325)       (511,086)
     Decrease (increase) in prepaid
       expenses and deposits...............     (114,720)       115,734          23,433
     Increase (decrease) in accounts
       payable and accrued liabilities.....      122,512        513,839        (638,257)
     Increase (decrease) in customer
       prepayments.........................          362        208,021          (8,967)
     Increase (decrease) in interest
       payable.............................          180         16,207        (287,343)
                                             -----------    -----------    ------------
          Net cash provided by operating
             activities....................    3,973,731      5,259,161       4,546,540
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchases of property, plant and
     equipment.............................   (4,000,631)    (4,288,776)     (5,915,434)
  Additions to other assets, net of
     refranchises..........................      (10,600)      (164,560)       (186,790)
  Proceeds from the sale of assets.........       16,674         70,865          92,443
                                             -----------    -----------    ------------
          Net cash used in investing
             activities....................   (3,994,557)    (4,382,471)     (6,009,781)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Proceeds from long-term debt.............    2,750,000      3,850,000       5,550,000
  Proceeds from interpartnership debt......           --             --      31,222,436
  Payments of long-term debt...............   (2,604,913)    (4,562,500)    (34,987,500)
  Deferred loan costs......................           --       (132,727)         (5,575)
                                             -----------    -----------    ------------
          Net cash provided by (used in)
             financing activities..........      145,087       (845,227)      1,779,361
                                             -----------    -----------    ------------
Net increase in cash and cash
  equivalents..............................      124,261         31,463         316,120
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
  the year.................................      206,895        331,156         362,619
                                             -----------    -----------    ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year...  $   331,156    $   362,619    $    678,739
                                             ===========    ===========    ============
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Interest paid............................  $ 2,412,038    $ 2,441,662    $  2,780,893
                                             ===========    ===========    ============
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes
                                      F-223
<PAGE>   469

             R/N SOUTH FLORIDA CABLE MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION AND ORGANIZATION:

     The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
R/N South Florida Cable Management Limited Partnership (the "Partnership") and
its substantially wholly-owned subsidiary Rifkin/Narragansett South Florida CATV
Limited Partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Each partnership is a Florida
Limited Partnership. The Partnership was organized in 1988 for the purpose of
being the general partner to the Operating Partnership which is engaged in the
installation, ownership, operation and management of cable television systems in
Florida.

     In 1992, the Partnership adopted an amendment to the Partnership agreement
(the "Amendment") and entered into a Partnership Interest Purchase Agreement
whereby certain Special Limited Partnership interests were issued in the
aggregate amount of $1,250,000. These new Special Limited Partners are
affiliated with the current General and Limited Partners of the Partnership. The
Amendment provides for the methods under which the gains, losses, adjustments
and distributions are allocated to the accounts of the Special Limited Partners.

     For financial reporting purposes, partnership profits or losses are
allocated to the limited partners, special limited partners and general partners
in the following ratios: 92.22%, 6.849% and .931%, respectively. Limited
partners and special limited partners are not required to fund any losses in
excess of their capital contributions.

ACQUISITION BY INTERLINK COMMUNICATIONS PARTNERS, LLLP:

     InterLink Communications Partners, LLLP ("ICP") agreed to purchase all of
the interests of the Partnerships. ICP acquired all of the limited partner
interests of the Operating Partnership, effective December 31, 1998, and is
currently in the process of obtaining the necessary consents to transfer all of
the Operating Partnership's franchises to ICP. Once obtained, ICP will then
purchase the general partner interest, and the Partnership, by operation of law,
will consolidate into ICP.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:

     Property, plant and equipment additions are recorded at cost, which in the
case of assets constructed includes amounts for material, labor, overhead and
capitalized interest, if applicable.

     For financial reporting purposes, the Operating Partnership uses the
straight-line method of depreciation over the estimated useful lives of the
assets as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                         <C>
Transmission and distribution systems and related
  equipment...............................................      15 years
Office furniture and equipment............................    3-15 years
Leasehold improvements....................................     5-8 years
</TABLE>

OTHER ASSETS:

     Other assets are carried at cost and are amortized on a straight-line basis
over the following lives:

<TABLE>
<S>                            <C>
Franchises...................  -- the terms of the franchises (3-13
                               years)
Goodwill.....................  -- 40 years
Organization costs...........  -- 5 years
Deferred loan costs..........  -- the term of the debt (8 years)
</TABLE>

                                      F-224
<PAGE>   470
             R/N SOUTH FLORIDA CABLE MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

INCOME TAXES:

     No provision for the payment or refund of income taxes has been provided
since the partners are responsible for reporting their distributive share of
partnerships net income or loss in their personal capacities.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:

     The Partnerships consider all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with
a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

REVENUE RECOGNITION:

     Customer fees are recorded as revenue in the period the service is
provided.

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:

     The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, customer accounts
receivable, accounts payable and interpartnership debt approximate fair value.

USE OF ESTIMATES:

     The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

IMPACT OF YEAR 2000 (UNAUDITED):

     The Partnerships recognize that certain of its time-sensitive computer
programs and product distribution equipment may be affected by conversion to the
year 2000. During 1998, management began their evaluation of the information
systems, product distribution facilities, and vendor and supplier readiness. To
date, considerable progress has been made to complete the evaluation process, to
integrate and test compliance installations, and to prepare contingency plans.
In addition, third party suppliers are either fully compliant or are expected to
be compliant by December 31, 1999. Management expects to have all systems
compliant, or have a contingency plan in effect that will result in minimal
impact on the operations.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT:

     In April 1998, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee issued
Statement of Position (SOP) 98-5 "Reporting on the costs of Start-Up
Activities," which requires the Partnerships to expense all start-up costs
related to organizing a new business. This new standard also includes one-time
activities related to opening a new facility, introduction of a new product or
service, or conducting business with a new class of customer or in a new
territory. This standard is effective for the Partnerships' 1999 fiscal year.
The organization costs are fully amortized, resulting in SOP 98-5 having no
material effect on its financial position or the results of operations.

RECLASSIFICATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION:

     Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1996 and 1997 financial
statements to conform with the 1998 financial statement presentation. Such
reclassifications had no effect on the net income as previously stated.

                                      F-225
<PAGE>   471
             R/N SOUTH FLORIDA CABLE MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

2.  OTHER ASSETS

     At December 31, 1997 and 1998, other assets consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                1997           1998
                                             -----------    -----------
<S>                                          <C>            <C>
Franchises and other.......................  $14,348,984    $14,535,774
Goodwill...................................    3,429,845      3,429,845
Deferred loan costs........................      694,819             --
Organization costs.........................       23,218         23,218
                                             -----------    -----------
                                              18,496,866     17,988,837
Less accumulated amortization..............   11,690,288     12,807,825
                                             -----------    -----------
                                             $ 6,806,578    $ 5,181,012
                                             ===========    ===========
</TABLE>

     On December 30, 1998, the Partnerships' loan with a financial institution
was paid in full (Note 3). The related deferred loan costs and associated
accumulated amortization were written off and an extraordinary loss of $434,469
was recorded.

3.  DEBT

     The Partnerships had senior term note payable and a revolving credit loan
agreement with a financial institution. The senior term note payable was a
$29,500,000 loan which required varying quarterly payments which commenced on
September 30, 1996. On June 30, 1997, the loan agreement was amended to defer
the June 30, 1997 and September 30, 1997 principal payments and restructured the
required principal payment amounts due through December 31, 2003. The revolving
credit loan provided for borrowing up to $3,000,000 at the discretion of the
Partnerships. On June 30, 1997, the loan agreement was amended to increase the
amount provided for borrowing under the revolving credit loan to $3,750,000. At
December 31, 1997, the term notes and the revolving credit loan had a balance of
$28,387,500 and $1,050,000, respectively, with a total balance of $29,437,500.
At December 30, 1998, the term notes and the revolving credit loan had a balance
of $27,637,500 and $3,300,000, respectively; at that date, the total balance of
$30,937,500 and accrued interest were paid in full.

     Also on December 30, 1998, the Partnerships obtained a new interpartnership
loan agreement with ICP (Note 1). Borrowing under the interpartnership loan, as
well as interest and principal payments are due at the discretion of the
management of ICP, resulting in no minimum required annual principal payments.
The balance of the interpartnership loan at December 31, 1998 was $31,222,436.
The effective interest rate at December 31, 1998 was 8.5%.

4.  MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

     The Partnerships have entered into a management agreement with Rifkin &
Associates, Inc. (Rifkin). The management agreement provides that Rifkin shall
manage the Operating Partnership and shall be entitled to annual compensation of
4% of gross revenues. Effective September 1, 1998, Rifkin conveyed its CATV
management business to R & A Management, LLC (RML). The result of this
transaction was the conveyance of the Rifkin management agreement (Rifkin
Agreement) to RML (RML Agreement). Expenses incurred pursuant to the Rifkin
Agreement and the RML Agreement are disclosed on the Consolidated Statement of
Operations.

                                      F-226
<PAGE>   472
             R/N SOUTH FLORIDA CABLE MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

5.  LEASE COMMITMENTS

     At December 31, 1998, the Operating Partnership had lease commitments under
long-term operating leases as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
1999........................................................  $195,437
2000........................................................   189,643
2001........................................................   116,837
                                                              --------
          Total.............................................  $501,917
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

     Rent expense, including pole rent, was as follows for the periods
indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                TOTAL
                                                                RENTAL
PERIOD                                                         EXPENSE
- ------                                                         --------
<S>                                                            <C>
Year Ended December 31, 1996...............................    $262,231
Year Ended December 31, 1997...............................     279,655
Year Ended December 31, 1998...............................     295,107
</TABLE>

6.  RETIREMENT BENEFITS

     The Operating Partnership has a 401(k) plan for its employees that have
been employed by the Operating Partnership for at least one year. Employees of
the Operating Partnership can contribute up to 15% of their salary, on a
before-tax basis, with a maximum 1998 contribution of $10,000 (as set by the
Internal Revenue Service). The Operating Partnership matches participant
contributions up to a maximum of 50% of the first 3% of a participant's salary
contributed. All participant contributions and earnings are fully vested upon
contribution and Operating Partnership contributions and earnings vest 20% per
year of employment with the Operating Partnership, becoming fully vested after
five years. The Operating Partnership's matching contributions for the years
ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 were $15,549, $23,292 and $20,652,
respectively.

                                      F-227
<PAGE>   473

                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To Charter Communications Holdings, LLC:

     We have audited the accompanying statements of operations and changes in
net assets and cash flows of Sonic Communications Cable Television Systems for
the period from April 1, 1998, through May 20, 1998. These financial statements
are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

     We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the results of operations and cash flows of Sonic
Communications Cable Television Systems for the period from April 1, 1998,
through May 20, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.

/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

St. Louis, Missouri,
February 5, 1999

                                      F-228
<PAGE>   474

                 SONIC COMMUNICATIONS CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS

               STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
            FOR THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 1, 1998, THROUGH MAY 20, 1998

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
REVENUES....................................................    $ 6,343,226
                                                                -----------
OPERATING EXPENSES:
  Operating costs...........................................      1,768,393
  General and administrative................................      1,731,471
  Depreciation and amortization.............................      1,112,057
                                                                -----------
                                                                  4,611,921
                                                                -----------
     Income from operations.................................      1,731,305
INTEREST EXPENSE............................................        289,687
                                                                -----------
     Income before provision for income taxes...............      1,441,618
PROVISION IN LIEU OF INCOME TAXES...........................        602,090
                                                                -----------
     Net income.............................................        839,528
NET ASSETS, April 1, 1998...................................     55,089,511
                                                                -----------
NET ASSETS, May 20, 1998....................................    $55,929,039
                                                                ===========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

                                      F-229
<PAGE>   475

                 SONIC COMMUNICATIONS CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS

                            STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
            FOR THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 1, 1998, THROUGH MAY 20, 1998

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income................................................    $   839,528
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
     operating activities --
     Depreciation and amortization..........................      1,112,057
     Changes in assets and liabilities --
       Accounts receivable, net.............................         49,980
       Prepaid expenses and other...........................        171,474
       Accounts payable and accrued expenses................     (1,479,682)
                                                                -----------
          Net cash provided by operating activities.........        693,357
                                                                -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchases of property, plant and equipment................       (470,530)
  Payments of franchise costs...............................       (166,183)
                                                                -----------
          Net cash used in investing activities.............       (636,713)
                                                                -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Payments on long-term debt................................        (41,144)
                                                                -----------
          Net cash used in financing activities.............        (41,144)
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS...................         15,500
                                                                -----------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period..............        532,238
                                                                -----------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period....................    $   547,738
                                                                ===========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

                                      F-230
<PAGE>   476

                 SONIC COMMUNICATIONS CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS

                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     Sonic Communications Cable Television Systems (the Company) operates cable
television systems in California and Utah.

     Effective May 21, 1998, the Company's net assets were acquired by Charter
Communications Holdings, LLC.

CASH EQUIVALENTS

     The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     The Company depreciates its cable distribution systems using the
straight-line method over estimated useful lives of 5 to 15 years for systems
acquired on or after April 1, 1981. Systems acquired before April 1, 1981, are
depreciated using the declining balance method over estimated useful lives of 8
to 20 years.

     Vehicles, machinery, office, and data processing equipment and buildings
are depreciated using the straight-line or declining balance method over
estimated useful lives of 3 to 25 years. Capital leases and leasehold
improvements are amortized using the straight-line or declining balance method
over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the asset.

INTANGIBLES

     The excess of amounts paid over the fair values of tangible and
identifiable intangible assets acquired in business combinations are amortized
using the straight-line method over the life of the franchise. Identifiable
intangible assets such as franchise rights, noncompete agreements and subscriber
lists are amortized using the straight-line method over their useful lives,
generally 3 to 15 years.

REVENUES

     Cable television revenues from basic and premium services are recognized
when the related services are provided.

     Installation revenues are recognized to the extent of direct selling costs
incurred. The remainder, if any, is deferred and amortized to income over the
estimated average period that customers are expected to remain connected to the
cable television system. As of May 20, 1998, no installation revenue has been
deferred, as direct selling costs exceeded installation revenue.

INTEREST EXPENSE

     Interest expense relates to a note payable to a stockholder of the Company,
which accrues interest at 7.8% per annum.

USE OF ESTIMATES

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported

                                      F-231
<PAGE>   477
                 SONIC COMMUNICATIONS CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ
from those estimates.

2.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

FRANCHISES

     The Company has committed to provide cable television services under
franchise agreements with various governmental bodies for remaining terms up to
13 years. Franchise fees of up to 5% of gross revenues are payable under these
agreements.

LEASES

     The Company leases certain facilities and equipment under noncancelable
operating leases. Leases and rental costs charged to expense for the period from
April 1, 1998, through May 20, 1998, were $59,199.

     The Company also rents utility poles in its operations. Generally, pole
rentals are cancelable on short notice, but the Company anticipates that such
rentals will recur. Rent expense incurred for pole rental attachments for the
period from April 1, 1998, through May 20, 1998, was $64,159.

3.  INCOME TAXES:

     The results of the Company are included in the consolidated federal income
tax return of its parent, Sonic Enterprises, Inc., which is responsible for tax
payments applicable to the Company. The financial statements reflect a provision
in lieu of income taxes as if the Company was filing on a separate company
basis. Accordingly, the Company has included the provision in lieu of income
taxes in the accompanying statement of operations.

     The provision in lieu of income taxes approximates the amount of tax
computed using U.S. statutory rates, after reflecting state income tax expense
of $132,510 for the period from April 1, 1998, through May 20, 1998.

4.  REGULATION IN THE CABLE TELEVISION INDUSTRY:

     The cable television industry is subject to extensive regulation at the
federal, local and, in some instances, state levels. The Cable Communications
Policy Act of 1984 (the "1984 Cable Act"), the Cable Television Consumer
Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (the "1992 Cable Act") and together with
the 1984 Cable Act, the "Cable Acts"), and the Telecommunications Act of 1996
(the "1996 Telecom Act"), establish a national policy to guide the development
and regulation of cable television systems. The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) has principal responsibility for implementing the policies of
the Cable Acts. Many aspects of such regulation are currently the subject to
judicial proceeding and administrative or legislative proposals. Legislation and
regulations continue to change, and the Company cannot predict the impact of
future developments on the cable television industry.

     The 1992 Cable Act and the FCC's rules implementing that act generally have
increased the administrative and operational expenses of cable television
systems and have resulted in additional regulatory oversight by the FCC and
local or state franchise authorities. The Cable Acts and the corresponding FCC
regulations have established rate regulations.

                                      F-232
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                 SONIC COMMUNICATIONS CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     The 1992 Cable Act permits certified local franchising authorities to order
refunds of basic service tier rates paid in the previous twelve-month period
determined to be in excess of the maximum permitted rates. For the period from
April 1, 1998, through May 20, 1998, the amount refunded by the Company has been
insignificant. The Company may be required to refund additional amounts in the
future.

     The Company believes that it has complied in all material respects with the
ownership of the 1992 Cable Act, including the rate setting provisions
promulgated by the FCC. However, in jurisdictions that have chosen not to
certify, refunds covering the previous twelve-month period may be ordered upon
certification if the Company are unable to justify its basic rates. The Company
is unable to estimate at this time the amount of refunds, if any, that may be
payable by the Company in the event certain of its rates are successfully
challenged by franchising authorities or found to be unreasonable by the FCC.
The Company does not believe that the amount of any such refunds would have a
material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of
the Company.

     The 1996 Telecom Act, among other things, immediately deregulated the rates
for certain small cable operators and in certain limited circumstances rates on
the basic service tier, and as of March 31, 1999, deregulates rates on the cable
programming service tier (CPST). The FCC is currently developing permanent
regulations to implement the rate deregulation provisions of the 1996 Telecom
Act. The Company cannot predict the ultimate effect of the 1996 Telecom Act on
the Company's financial position or results of operations.

     The FCC may further restrict the ability of cable television operators to
implement rate increases or the United States Congress may enact legislation
that could delay or suspend the scheduled March 1999 termination of CPST rate
regulation. This continued rate regulation, if adopted, could limit the rates
charged by the Systems.

     A number of states subject cable television systems to the jurisdiction of
centralized state governmental agencies, some of which impose regulation of a
character similar to that of a public utility. State governmental agencies are
required to follow FCC rules when prescribing rate regulation, and thus, state
regulation of cable television rates is not allowed to be more restrictive than
the federal or local regulation.

                                      F-233
<PAGE>   479

                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To Long Beach Acquisition Corp.:

     We have audited the accompanying statements of operations, stockholder's
equity and cash flows of Long Beach Acquisition Corp. (a Delaware corporation)
for the period from April 1, 1997, through May 23, 1997. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.

     We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the results of operations and cash flows of Long Beach
Acquisition Corp. for the period from April 1, 1997, through May 23, 1997, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

St. Louis, Missouri,
  July 31, 1998

                                      F-234
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                          LONG BEACH ACQUISITION CORP.

                            STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
            FOR THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 1, 1997, THROUGH MAY 23, 1997

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
SERVICE REVENUES............................................    $ 5,313,282
                                                                -----------
EXPENSES:
  Operating costs...........................................      1,743,493
  General and administrative................................      1,064,841
  Depreciation and amortization.............................      3,576,166
  Management fees -- related parties........................        230,271
                                                                -----------
                                                                  6,614,771
                                                                -----------
     Loss from operations...................................     (1,301,489)
INTEREST EXPENSE............................................        753,491
                                                                -----------
     Net loss...............................................    $(2,054,980)
                                                                ===========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

                                      F-235
<PAGE>   481

                          LONG BEACH ACQUISITION CORP.

                       STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
            FOR THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 1, 1997, THROUGH MAY 23, 1997

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                            CLASS A,     SENIOR
                             VOTING    REDEEMABLE    ADDITIONAL                       TOTAL
                             COMMON     PREFERRED      PAID-IN     ACCUMULATED    STOCKHOLDER'S
                             STOCK        STOCK        CAPITAL       DEFICIT         EQUITY
                            --------   -----------   -----------   ------------   -------------
<S>                         <C>        <C>           <C>           <C>            <C>
BALANCE,
  April 1, 1997...........    $100     $11,000,000   $33,258,723   $(51,789,655)   $(7,530,832)
  Net loss................      --              --            --     (2,054,980)    (2,054,980)
                              ----     -----------   -----------   ------------    -----------
BALANCE,
  May 23, 1997............    $100     $11,000,000   $33,258,723   $(53,844,635)   $(9,585,812)
                              ====     ===========   ===========   ============    ===========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

                                      F-236
<PAGE>   482

                          LONG BEACH ACQUISITION CORP.

                            STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
            FOR THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 1, 1997, THROUGH MAY 23, 1997

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net loss..................................................    $(2,054,980)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
     operating activities-
     Depreciation and amortization..........................      3,576,166
     Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from
      acquisition-
       Accounts receivable, net.............................       (830,725)
       Prepaid expenses and other...........................        (19,583)
       Accounts payable and accrued expenses................       (528,534)
       Other current liabilities............................        203,282
                                                                -----------
          Net cash provided by operating activities.........        345,626
                                                                -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchases of property, plant and equipment................       (596,603)
                                                                -----------
          Net cash used in investing activities.............       (596,603)
                                                                -----------
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS...................       (250,977)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period..............      3,544,462
                                                                -----------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period....................    $ 3,293,485
                                                                ===========
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST......................................    $ 1,316,462
                                                                ===========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

                                      F-237
<PAGE>   483

                          LONG BEACH ACQUISITION CORP.

                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  MAY 23, 1997

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     Long Beach Acquisition Corp. (LBAC or the "Company") was a wholly owned
corporation of KC Cable Associates, L.P., a partnership formed through a joint
venture agreement between Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co. (KKR) and Cablevision
Industries Corporation (CVI). The Company was formed to acquire cable television
systems serving Long Beach, California, and surrounding areas.

     On May 23, 1997, the Company executed a stock purchase agreement with
Charter Communications Long Beach, Inc. (CC-LB) whereby CC-LB purchased all of
the outstanding stock of the Company for an aggregate purchase price, net of
cash acquired, of $150.9 million. Concurrent with this stock purchase, CC-LB was
acquired by Charter Communications, Inc. (Charter) and Kelso Investment
Associates V, L.P., an investment fund (Kelso).

     As of May 23, 1997, LBAC provided cable television service to subscribers
in southern California.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost, including all direct and
certain indirect costs associated with the construction of cable transmission
and distribution facilities, and the cost of new customer installation. The
costs of disconnecting a customer are charged to expense in the period incurred.
Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred, and
equipment replacement costs and betterments are capitalized.

     Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful
life of the related asset as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                       <C>
Leasehold improvements..................................  Life of respective lease
Cable systems and equipment.............................                5-10 years
Subscriber devices......................................                   5 years
Vehicles................................................                   5 years
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment................                5-10 years
</TABLE>

FRANCHISES

     Franchises include the assigned fair value of the franchise from purchased
cable television systems. These franchises are amortized on a straight-line
basis over six years, the remaining life of the franchise at acquisition.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     Intangible assets include goodwill, which is amortized over fifteen years;
subscriber lists, which are amortized over seven years; a covenant not to
compete which is amortized over five

                                      F-238
<PAGE>   484
                          LONG BEACH ACQUISITION CORP.

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

years; organization costs which are amortized over five years and debt issuance
costs which are amortized over ten years, the life of the loan.

IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

     If facts and circumstances suggest that a long-lived asset may be impaired,
the carrying value is reviewed. If a review indicates that the carrying value of
such asset is not recoverable based on projected undiscounted cash flows related
to the asset over its remaining life, the carrying value of such asset is
reduced to its estimated fair value.

REVENUES

     Cable television revenues from basic and premium services are recognized
when the related services are provided.

     Installation revenues are recognized to the extent of direct selling costs
incurred. The remainder, if any, is deferred and amortized to income over the
average estimated period that customers are expected to remain connected to the
cable television system. As of May 23, 1997, no installation revenue has been
deferred, as direct selling costs have exceeded installation service revenues.

INCOME TAXES

     LBAC's income taxes are recorded in accordance with SFAS No. 109,
"Accounting for Income Taxes."

USE OF ESTIMATES

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

2.  STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY:

     For the period from April 1, 1997, through May 23, 1997, stockholder's
equity consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
Stockholder's (deficit) equity:
  Common stock -- Class A, voting $1 par value, 100 shares
     authorized, issued and outstanding.....................    $        100
  Common stock -- Class B, nonvoting, $1 par value, 1,000
     shares authorized, no shares issued....................              --
  Senior redeemable preferred stock, no par value, 110,000
     shares authorized, issued and outstanding, stated at
     redemption value.......................................      11,000,000
  Additional paid-in capital................................      33,258,723
  Accumulated deficit.......................................     (53,844,635)
                                                                ------------
     Total stockholder's (deficit) equity...................    $ (9,585,812)
                                                                ============
</TABLE>

                                      F-239
<PAGE>   485
                          LONG BEACH ACQUISITION CORP.

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

3.  INTEREST EXPENSE:

     The Company has the option of paying interest at either the Base Rate of
the Eurodollar rate, as defined, plus a margin which is based on the attainment
of certain financial ratios. The weighted average interest rate for the period
from April 1, 1997, through May 23, 1997, was 7.3%.

4.  REGULATION IN THE CABLE TELEVISION INDUSTRY:

     The cable television industry is subject to extensive regulation at the
federal, local and, in some instances, state levels. The Cable Communications
Policy Act of 1984 (the "1984 Cable Act"), the Cable Television Consumer
Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (the "1992 Cable Act") and together with
the 1984 Cable Act, the "Cable Acts"), and the Telecommunications Act of 1996
(the "1996 Telecom Act"), establish a national policy to guide the development
and regulation of cable television systems. The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) has principal responsibility for implementing the policies of
the Cable Acts. Many aspects of such regulation are currently the subject to
judicial proceeding and administrative or legislative proposals. Legislation and
regulations continue to change, and the Company cannot predict the impact of
future developments on the cable television industry.

     The 1992 Cable Act and the FCC's rules implementing that act generally have
increased the administrative and operational expenses of cable television
systems and have resulted in additional regulatory oversight by the FCC and
local or state franchise authorities. The Cable Acts and the corresponding FCC
regulations have established rate regulations.

     The 1992 Cable Act permits certified local franchising authorities to order
refunds of basic service tier rates paid in the previous twelve-month period
determined to be in excess of the maximum permitted rates. As of May 23, 1997,
the amount refunded by the Company has been insignificant. The Company may be
required to refund additional amounts in the future.

     The Company believes that it has complied in all material respects with the
ownership of the 1992 Cable Act, including the rate setting provisions
promulgated by the FCC. However, in jurisdictions that have chosen not to
certify, refunds covering the previous twelve-month period may be ordered upon
certification if the Company are unable to justify its basic rates. The Company
is unable to estimate at this time the amount of refunds, if any, that may be
payable by the Company in the event certain of its rates are successfully
challenged by franchising authorities or found to be unreasonable by the FCC.
The Company does not believe that the amount of any such refunds would have a
material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of
the Company.

     The 1996 Telecom Act, among other things, immediately deregulated the rates
for certain small cable operators and in certain limited circumstances rates on
the basic service tier, and as of March 31, 1999, deregulates rates on the cable
programming service tier (CPST). The FCC is currently developing permanent
regulations to implement the rate deregulation provisions of the 1996 Telecom
Act. The Company cannot predict the ultimate effect of the 1996 Telecom Act on
the Company's financial position or results of operations.

     The FCC may further restrict the ability of cable television operators to
implement rate increases or the United States Congress may enact legislation
that could delay or suspend the scheduled March 1999 termination of CPST rate
regulation. This continued rate regulation, if adopted, could limit the rates
charged by the Company.

                                      F-240
<PAGE>   486
                          LONG BEACH ACQUISITION CORP.

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     A number of states subject cable television systems to the jurisdiction of
centralized state governmental agencies, some of which impose regulation of a
character similar to that of a public utility. State governmental agencies are
required to follow FCC rules when prescribing rate regulation, and thus, state
regulation of cable television rates is not allowed to be more restrictive than
the federal or local regulation.

5.  RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

     The Company has entered into a management agreement (the "Management
Agreement") with CVI under which CVI manages the operations of the Company for
an annual management fee equal to 4% of gross operating revenues, as defined.
Management fees under this agreement amounted to $210,100 for the period from
April 1, 1997, through May 23, 1997. In addition, the Company has agreed to pay
a monitoring fee of two dollars per basic subscriber, as defined, per year for
services provided by KKR. Monitoring fees amounted to $20,171 for the period
from April 1, 1997, through May 23, 1997.

6.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

LEASES

     The Company leases certain facilities and equipment under noncancelable
operating leases. Rent expense incurred under these leases for the period from
April 1, 1997, through May 23, 1997, was $67,600.

     The Company rents utility poles in its operations. Generally, pole rental
agreements are short term, but LBAC anticipates that such rentals will recur.
Rent expense for pole attachments for the period from April 1, 1997, through May
23, 1997, was $12,700.

LITIGATION

     The Company is a party to lawsuits which are generally incidental to its
business. In the opinion of management, after consulting with legal counsel, the
outcome of these lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial position or results of operations.

7.  INCOME TAXES:

     The Company has not recognized the tax benefit associated with its taxable
loss for the period from April 1, 1997, through May 23, 1997, as the Company
believes the benefit will likely not be realized.

8.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS:

     Substantially all employees of the Company are eligible to participate in a
defined contribution plan containing a qualified cash or deferred arrangement
pursuant to IRC Section 401(k). The plan provides that eligible employees may
contribute up to 10% of their compensation to the plan. The Company made no
contributions to the plan for the period from April 1, 1997, through May 23,
1997.

                                      F-241
<PAGE>   487

          CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       SUCCESSOR
                                                              ---------------------------
                                                               JUNE 30,      DECEMBER 31,
                                                                 1999            1998
                                                              -----------    ------------
                                                              (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                           <C>            <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents.................................  $  109,626      $    9,573
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
     accounts of $3,833 and $1,728, respectively............      32,487          15,108
  Prepaid expenses and other................................      10,181           2,519
                                                              ----------      ----------
          Total current assets..............................     152,294          27,200
                                                              ----------      ----------
INVESTMENT IN CABLE TELEVISION PROPERTIES:
  Property, plant and equipment.............................   1,764,499         716,242
  Franchises................................................   6,591,972       3,590,054
                                                              ----------      ----------
                                                               8,356,471       4,306,296
                                                              ----------      ----------
OTHER ASSETS................................................     178,709           2,031
                                                              ----------      ----------
                                                              $8,687,474      $4,335,527
                                                              ==========      ==========
LIABILITIES AND MEMBER'S EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Current maturities of long-term debt......................  $       --      $   10,450
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses.....................     273,987         127,586
  Payables to manager of cable television systems - related
     party..................................................       4,741           4,334
                                                              ----------      ----------
          Total current liabilities.........................     278,728         142,370
                                                              ----------      ----------
LONG-TERM DEBT..............................................   5,134,310       1,991,756
                                                              ----------      ----------
DEFERRED MANAGEMENT FEES - RELATED PARTY....................      17,004          15,561
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES.................................      53,310          38,461
                                                              ----------      ----------
MEMBER'S EQUITY - 217,585,246 UNITS ISSUED AND
  OUTSTANDING...............................................   3,204,122       2,147,379
                                                              ----------      ----------
                                                              $8,687,474      $4,335,527
                                                              ==========      ==========
</TABLE>


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
statements.

                                      F-242
<PAGE>   488

          CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                      JUNE 30
                                                              ------------------------
                                                                1999          1998
                                                              SUCCESSOR    PREDECESSOR
                                                              ------------------------
<S>                                                           <C>          <C>
REVENUES....................................................  $ 468,993      $15,129
                                                              ---------      -------
OPERATING EXPENSES:
  Operating, general and administrative.....................    241,341        8,378
  Depreciation and amortization.............................    249,952        5,312
  Stock option compensation expense.........................     38,194           --
  Corporate expense charges -- related party................     11,073          628
                                                              ---------      -------
                                                                540,560       14,318
                                                              ---------      -------
     (Loss) income from operations..........................    (71,567)         811
                                                              ---------      -------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
  Interest expense..........................................   (157,669)      (5,618)
  Interest income...........................................     10,085           14
  Other, net................................................      2,840            3
                                                              ---------      -------
                                                               (144,744)      (5,601)
                                                              ---------      -------
     Loss before extraordinary item.........................   (216,311)      (4,790)
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM- Loss from early extinguishment of debt..      7,794           --
                                                              ---------      -------
     Net loss...............................................  $(224,105)     $(4,790)
                                                              =========      =======
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
statements.
                                      F-243
<PAGE>   489

          CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30
                                                              ------------------------
                                                                 1999         1998
                                                              SUCCESSOR    PREDECESSOR
                                                              ------------------------
<S>                                                           <C>          <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net loss..................................................  $ (224,105)   $  (4,790)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
     operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization..........................     249,952        5,312
     Stock option compensation expense......................      38,194           --
     Amortization of non-cash interest expense..............      42,166          802
     Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment......      (1,806)          --
     Loss from early extinguishment of debt.................       7,794           --
  Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from
     acquisitions --
     Accounts receivable, net...............................       1,180       (1,291)
     Prepaid expenses and other.............................        (282)         (78)
     Accounts payable and accrued expenses..................      19,384       10,068
     Payables to manager of cable television systems,
      including deferred management fees....................      14,592          356
     Other operating activities.............................      (1,245)          --
                                                              ----------    ---------
       Net cash provided by operating activities............     145,824       10,379
                                                              ----------    ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchases of property, plant and equipment................    (205,450)      (2,240)
  Payments for acquisitions, net of cash required...........  (1,135,074)    (167,484)
  Loan to Marcus Cable Holdings.............................  (1,680,142)          --
  Other investing activities................................      (8,684)          --
                                                              ----------    ---------
       Net cash used in investing activities................  (3,029,350)    (169,724)
                                                              ----------    ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Borrowings of long-term debt..............................   5,129,188      201,200
  Repayments of long-term debt..............................  (2,028,330)     (44,800)
  Payments for debt issuance costs..........................    (107,562)      (3,439)
  Capital contributions.....................................          --        7,000
  Distributions.............................................      (9,717)          --
                                                              ----------    ---------
       Net cash provided by financing activities............   2,983,579      159,961
                                                              ----------    ---------
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS...................     100,053          616
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period..............       9,573          626
                                                              ----------    ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period....................  $  109,626    $   1,242
                                                              ==========    =========
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST......................................  $   91,672    $   3,518
                                                              ==========    =========
NON CASH TRANSACTION -- Transfer of net assets of Marcus
  Holdings to the Company (see Note 1)......................  $1,252,370           --
                                                              ==========    =========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
statements.
                                      F-244
<PAGE>   490

          CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC (CCHC), a Delaware limited
liability company, was formed in 1999 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Charter
Investment, Inc. (Charter), formerly Charter Communications, Inc. Charter,
through its wholly owned cable television operating subsidiary, Charter
Communications Properties, LLC (CCP), commenced operations with the acquisition
of a cable television system on September 30, 1995.

     Effective December 23, 1998, through a series of transactions, Paul G.
Allen acquired approximately 94% of Charter for an aggregate purchase price of
$2.2 billion, excluding $2.0 billion in debt assumed (the "Paul Allen
Transaction"). In conjunction with the Paul Allen Transaction, Charter acquired
100% of the interests it did not already own in CharterComm Holdings, LLC
(CharterComm Holdings) and CCA Group (comprised of CCA Holdings Corp., CCT
Holdings Corp. and Charter Communications Long Beach, Inc.), all cable
television operating companies, for $2.0 billion, excluding $1.8 billion in debt
assumed from unrelated third parties for fair value. Charter previously managed
and owned minority interests in these companies. These acquisitions were
accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, and accordingly, results
of operations of CharterComm Holdings and CCA Group are included in the
financial statements from the date of acquisition. In February 1999, Charter
transferred all of its cable television operating subsidiaries to a wholly owned
subsidiary of Charter Communication Holdings, LLC, (Charter Holdings), Charter
Communications Operating, LLC (Charter Operating). Charter Holdings is a wholly
owned subsidiary of CHCC. This transfer was accounted for as a reorganization of
entities under common control similar to a pooling of interests.

     As a result of the change in ownership of CCP, CharterComm Holdings and CCA
Group, CCHC has applied push-down accounting in the preparation of the
consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, CCHC increased its members'
equity by $2.2 billion to reflect the amounts paid by Paul G. Allen and Charter.
The purchase price was allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed
based on their relative fair values, including amounts assigned to franchises of
$3.6 billion. The allocation of the purchase price is based, in part, on
preliminary information which is subject to adjustment upon obtaining complete
appraisal and valuation information of intangible assets. The valuation
information is expected to be finalized in the third quarter of 1999. Management
believes that finalization of the purchase price will not have a material impact
on the results of operations or financial position of CCHC.

     On April 23, 1998, Paul G. Allen and a company controlled by Paul G. Allen,
(the "Paul G. Allen Companies") purchased substantially all of the outstanding
partnership interests in Marcus Cable Company, L.L.C. (Marcus Cable) for $1.4
billion, excluding $1.8 billion in assumed liabilities. The owner of the
remaining partnership interest retained voting control of Marcus Cable. In
February 1999, Marcus Cable Holdings, LLC (Marcus Holdings) was formed and Mr.
Allen's interests in Marcus Cable were transferred to Marcus Holdings. On March
31, 1999, Paul G. Allen purchased the remaining partnership interests in Marcus
Cable, including voting control. On April 7, 1999, Marcus Holdings was merged
into Charter Holdings and Marcus Cable was transferred to Charter Holdings. For
financial reporting purposes, the merger was accounted for as an acquisition of
Marcus Cable effective March 31, 1999, the date Paul G. Allen obtained voting
control of Marcus Cable. Accordingly, the results of operations of Marcus Cable
have been included in the financial statements from April 1, 1999. The assets
and liabilities of Marcus Cable have been recorded in the financial statements
using historical carrying values reflected in

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the accounts of the Paul G. Allen Companies. Total member's equity increased by
$1.3 billion as a result of the Marcus Cable acquisition. Previously, on April
23, 1998, the Paul G. Allen Companies recorded the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed of Marcus Cable based on their relative fair values.

     The consolidated financial statements of CCHC include the accounts of
Charter Operating and CCP, the accounts of CharterComm Holdings and CCA Group
and their subsidiaries since December 23, 1998 (date acquired by Charter), and
the accounts of Marcus since March 31, 1999, and are collectively referred to as
the "Company" herein. All subsidiaries are wholly owned. All material
intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

     As a result of the Paul Allen Transaction and application of push-down
accounting, the financial information of the Company in the accompanying
financial statements and notes thereto as of December 31, 1998, and June 30,
1999, and for the Successor Period (January 1, 1999, through June 30, 1999) is
presented on a different cost basis than the financial information of the
Company for the Predecessor Period (January 1, 1998, through June 30, 1998) and
therefore, such information is not comparable.

     The accompanying unaudited financial statements of the Company have been
prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures
normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted.

2.  RESPONSIBILITY FOR INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

     The accompanying financial statements are unaudited; however, in the
opinion of management, such statements include all adjustments necessary for a
fair presentation of the results for the periods presented. The interim
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements
and notes thereto as of and for the period ended December 31, 1998. Interim
results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

3.  ACQUISITIONS:

     In addition to the Paul Allen Transaction and the acquisitions by Charter
of CharterComm Holdings, CCA Group and Marcus Holdings, the Company acquired
cable television systems for an aggregate purchase price, net of cash acquired,
of $291,800 in 1998, and completed the sale of certain cable television systems
for an aggregate sales price of $405,000 in 1998, all prior to December 24,
1998. Through June 30, 1999, the Company has acquired cable systems in three
separate transactions for an aggregate purchase price, net of cash acquired of
$1.1 billion, excluding debt assumed $111 million. The purchase price was
allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their relative far
values, including amounts assigned to franchises of $1.1 billion. The allocation
of the purchase price is based, in part, on preliminary information which is
subject to adjustment upon obtaining complete valuation information. The
valuation information is expected to be finalized by the first quarter of 2000.
Management believes that finalization of the purchase price will not have a
material impact on the results of operations or financial position of the
Company.

     The above acquisitions were accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting, and accordingly, results of operations of the acquired assets have
been included in the financial statements from the dates of acquisition. The
purchase prices were allocated to tangible and intangible assets based on
estimated fair values at the acquisition dates.

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      NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     Unaudited pro forma operating results as though the acquisitions and
dispositions discussed above, including the Paul Allen Transaction and the
acquisition of Marcus Holdings, and the refinancing discussed herein, had
occurred on January 1, 1998, with adjustments to give effect to amortization of
franchises, interest expense and certain other adjustments are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                               JUNE 30,
                                                        ----------------------
                                                          1999         1998
                                                        ---------    ---------
<S>                                                     <C>          <C>
Revenues..............................................  $ 669,228    $ 615,916
Loss from operations..................................    (65,912)     (79,274)
Net loss..............................................   (251,731)    (264,336)
</TABLE>

     The unaudited pro forma information has been presented for comparative
purposes and does not purport to be indicative of the results of operations had
these transactions been completed as of the assumed date or which may be
obtained in the future.

4.  LONG-TERM DEBT:

     Long-term debt consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       JUNE 30,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                         1999           1998
                                                      ----------    ------------
<S>                                                   <C>           <C>
Charter:
  Credit Agreements (including CCP, CCA
     Group and CharterComm Holdings)................  $       --     $1,726,500
  Senior Secured Discount Debentures................          --        109,152
  11 1/4% Senior Notes..............................          --        125,000
Marcus:
  Senior Credit Facility............................          --             --
  13 1/2% Senior Subordinated Discount Notes........       1,010             --
  14 1/4% Senior Discount Notes.....................          --             --
Charter Holdings:
  8.250% Senior Notes...............................     600,000             --
  8.625% Senior Notes...............................   1,500,000             --
  9.920% Senior Discount Notes......................   1,475,000             --
  CCO Credit Agreement..............................   2,025,000             --
Renaissance:
  10.0% Senior Discount Notes.......................     114,413             --
                                                      ----------     ----------
                                                       5,715,423      1,960,652
  Current maturities................................          --        (10,450)
  Unamortized net premium (discount)................    (581,113)        41,554
                                                      ----------     ----------
                                                      $5,134,310     $1,991,756
                                                      ==========     ==========
</TABLE>

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      NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     In March 1999, the Company extinguished substantially all existing
long-term debt, excluding borrowings of the Company under its credit agreements,
and refinanced substantially all existing credit agreements at various
subsidiaries with a new credit agreement entered into by Charter Operating (the
"CCO Credit Agreement"). The excess of the amount paid over the carrying value
of the Company's long-term debt was recorded as Extraordinary item -- loss on
early extinguishment of debt in the accompanying statement of operations.

CCH NOTES

     In March 1999, the Company issued $600.0 million 8.250% Senior Notes due
2007 (the "8.250% Senior Notes") for net proceeds of $598.4 million, $1.5
billion 8.625% Senior Notes due 2009 (the "8.625% Senior Notes") for net
proceeds of $1,495.4 million, and $1,475.0 million 9.920% Senior Discount Notes
due 2011 (the "9.920% Senior Discount Notes") for net proceeds of $905.6
million, (collectively with the 8.250% Senior Notes and the 8.625% Senior Notes,
referred to as the "CCH Notes").

     The 8.250% Senior Notes are not redeemable prior to maturity. Interest is
payable semiannually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 beginning October 1,
1999 until maturity.

     The 8.625% Senior Notes are redeemable at the option of the Company at
amounts decreasing from 104.313% to 100% of par beginning on April 1, 2004, plus
accrued and unpaid interest, to the date of redemption. At any time prior to
April 1, 2002, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal
amount of the 8.625% Senior Notes at a redemption price of 108.625% of the
principal amount under certain conditions. Interest is payable semiannually in
arrears on April 1 and October 1, beginning October 1, 1999 until maturity.

     The 9.920% Senior Discount Notes are redeemable at the option of the
Company at amounts decreasing from 104.960% to 100% of accreted value beginning
April 1, 2004. At any time prior to April 1, 2002, the Company may redeem up to
35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 9.920% Senior Discount Notes at a
redemption price of 109.920% of the accreted value under certain conditions. No
interest will be payable until April 1, 2004. Thereafter, interest is payable
semiannually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 beginning April 1, 2004 until
maturity. The discount on the 9.920% Senior Discount Notes is being accreted
using the effective interest method at a rate of 9.920% per year. The
unamortized discount was $543.4 million at June 30, 1999.

     The CCH Notes rank equally with current and future unsecured and
unsubordinated indebtedness (including trade payables of the Company). The
Company is required to make an offer to purchase all of the CCH Notes, at a
price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal or 101% of the accreted value,
together with accrued and unpaid interest, upon a Change of Control as defined.

RENAISSANCE NOTES

     In connection with the acquisition of Renaissance Media Group LLC
(Renaissance) during the second quarter of 1999, the Company assumed $163,175
principal amount of senior discount notes due 2008 (the "Renaissance Notes"). As
a result of the change in control of Renaissance, the Company was required to
make an offer to purchase the Renaissance Notes at 101% of their accreted value
plus accrued interest. In May 1999, the Company made an offer to repurchase the
Renaissance Notes pursuant to this requirement, and the holders of the
Renaissance Notes tendered an amount representing 30% of the total principal
amount for repurchase.

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      NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     As of June 30, 1999, $114.4 million aggregate principal amount of
Renaissance Notes with a carrying value of $82.7 million remains outstanding.
Interest on the Renaissance Notes shall be paid semi-annually at a rate of 10%
per annum beginning on October 15, 2003.

     The Renaissance Notes are redeemable at the option of the Company, in whole
or in part, at any time on or after April 15, 2003, initially at 105% of their
principal amount at maturity, plus accrued interest, declining to 100% of the
principal amount at maturity, plus accrued interest, on or after April 15, 2006.
In addition, at any time prior to April 15, 2001, the Company may redeem up to
35% of the original principal amount at maturity with the proceeds of one or
more sales of capital stock at 110% of their accreted value plus accrued
interest on the redemption date, provided that after any such redemption, at
least $106 million aggregate principal amount at maturity remains outstanding.

CCO CREDIT AGREEMENT

     The CCO Credit Agreement provides for two term facilities, one with a
principal amount of $1.0 billion that matures September 2008 (Term A), and the
other with the principal amount of $1.85 billion that matures on March 2009
(Term B). The CCO Credit Agreement also provides for a $1.25 billion revolving
credit facility with a maturity date of September 2008. Amounts under the CCO
Credit Agreement bear interest at the Base Rate or the Eurodollar rate, as
defined, plus a margin up to 2.75%. A quarterly commitment fee of between 0.25%
and 0.375% per annum is payable on the unborrowed balance of Term A and the
revolving credit facility.

     The indentures governing the debt agreements require the Company and/or its
subsidiaries to comply with various financial and other covenants, including the
maintenance of certain operating and financial ratios. These debt instruments
also contain substantial limitations on, or prohibitions of distributions,
additional indebtedness, liens, asset sales and certain other items. As a result
of limitations and prohibitions of distributions, substantially all of the net
assets of the consolidated subsidiaries are restricted for distribution to CCHC,
the parent company.

     Based upon outstanding indebtedness at June 30, 1999, and the amortization
of term and fund loans, and scheduled reductions in available borrowings of the
revolving credit facility, aggregate future principal payments on the total
borrowings under all debt agreements at June 30, 1999, are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR                                                            AMOUNT
- ----                                                          ----------
<S>                                                           <C>
2000........................................................  $       --
2001........................................................          --
2002........................................................      17,500
2003........................................................      17,500
2004........................................................      18,510
Thereafter..................................................   5,661,913
                                                              ----------
                                                              $5,715,423
                                                              ==========
</TABLE>

5.  RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

     The Company is charged a management fee equal to 3.5% percent of gross
revenues payable quarterly. To the extent management fees charged to the Company
are greater (less) than the corporate expenses incurred by Charter, the Company
records a distribution to (capital contributions from) parent. For the six
months ended June 30, 1999, the Company

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      NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

recorded a distribution of $9,717. As of June 30, 1999, management fees
currently payable of $10,015.

6.  STOCK OPTION PLAN

     In accordance with an employment agreement between the President and Chief
Executive Officer of Charter and a related option agreement between CCHC and the
President and Chief Executive Officer, an option to purchase 3% of the equity
value of CCHC, or 7,044,121 membership interests, was issued to the President
and Chief Executive Officer. The option vests over a four year period from the
date of grant and expires ten years from the date of grant.

     In February 1999, the Company adopted an option plan providing for the
grant of options to purchase up to an aggregate of 10% of the equity value of
CCHC. The option plan provides for grants of options to employees, officers and
directors of CCHC and its affiliates and consultants who provide services to
CCHC. Options granted vest over five years from the grant date. However, if
there has not been a public offering of the equity interests of CCHC or an
affiliate, vesting will occur only upon termination of employment for any
reason, other than for cause or disability. Options not exercised accumulate and
are exercisable, in whole or in part, in any subsequent period, but not later
than ten years from the date of grant.


     Following the completion of an initial public offering by Charter
Communications, Inc. membership units received upon exercise of the options will
be automatically exchanged for shares of Class A common stock of CCI on a
one-for-one basis, except for membership units received by the President and
Chief Executive Officer of Charter, which are exchangeable for Class B common
stock.


     Options outstanding as of June 30, 1999, are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    OPTIONS OUTSTANDING                      OPTIONS
                                   -----------------------------------------------------   EXERCISABLE
                                                                            REMAINING      -----------
                                   NUMBER OF   EXERCISE      TOTAL          CONTRACT        NUMBER OF
                                    OPTIONS     PRICE       DOLLARS      LIFE (IN YEARS)     OPTIONS
                                   ----------  --------   ------------   ---------------   -----------
<S>                                <C>         <C>        <C>            <C>               <C>
Outstanding as of January 1,
  1999...........................   7,044,127   $20.00    $140,882,540         9.4          1,761,032
Granted:
  February 9, 1999...............   9,050,881    20.00     181,017,620         9.5                 --
  April 5, 1999..................     443,200    20.73       9,187,536         9.7                 --
                                   ----------   ------    ------------         ---          ---------
Outstanding as of June 30, 1999..  16,538,208   $20.02    $331,087,696         9.5          1,761,032
                                   ==========   ======    ============         ===          =========
</TABLE>

     The Company follows Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting
for Stock Issued to Employees" to account for the option plans. Stock option
compensation expense of $38.2 million has been recorded in the financial
statements since the exercise prices are less than the estimated fair values of
the underlying membership interests on the date of grant. Estimated fair values
were determined by the Company using the valuation inherent in the Paul Allen
Transaction and valuations of public companies in the cable television industry
adjusted for factors specific to the Company. Compensation expense is being
accrued over the vesting period of each grant that varies from four to five
years. As of June 30, 1999, deferred compensation remaining to be recognized in
future periods totalled $126 million. Had compensation expense for the option
plans been determined based on the fair value at the grant dates under the
provisions of SFAS No. 123, the Company's net loss for the six months ended June
30, 1999, would have been $234.0 million. The fair value of each option grant is
estimated on the date of grant using

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      NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: no
dividend yield, expected volatility of 44.0%, risk free rate of 5.00%, and
expected option lives of 10 years.

7.  ACCOUNTING STANDARD NOT YET IMPLEMENTED:

     SFAS No. 137 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities -- Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133 -- An
Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133" has delayed the effective date of SFAS No.
133 to fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. We have not yet quantified
the impact of adopting SFAS No. 133 on our consolidated financial statements nor
have we determined the timing or method of our adoption of SFAS No. 133.
However, SFAS No. 133 could increase volatility in earnings (losses).

8.  SUBSEQUENT EVENT:


     In the third quarter of 1999, the Company acquired cable television systems
in four separate transactions for an aggregate purchase price of $2.2 billion.
The Company has also entered into definitive agreements to purchase additional
cable television systems, including a exchange of cable television systems, for
approximately $10.8 billion. The exchange of cable television systems will be
recorded at the fair value of the systems exchanged. The additional acquisitions
are expected to close no later than March 31, 2000.



     Pursuant to a membership interests purchase agreement, as amended, Vulcan
Cable III, a company controlled by Paul G. Allen, contributed $500 million on
August 10, 1999 to CCHC, contributed an additional $180.7 million in certain
equity interests acquired in connection with the Rifkin acquisition in September
1999 and contributed $644.3 million in September 1999 to CCHC. All funds will be
contributed by CCHC to Charter Holdings.


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                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              THREE MONTHS    SIX MONTHS
                                                                 ENDED          ENDED
                                                                MARCH 31       JUNE 30
                                                                  1999           1998
                                                              ------------    ----------
<S>                                                           <C>             <C>
REVENUES....................................................   $ 125,180      $ 254,792
                                                               ---------      ---------
OPERATING EXPENSES:
  Operating costs...........................................      45,309         98,031
  General and administrative................................      23,675         39,289
  Transaction and severance costs...........................          --        114,167
  Management fees...........................................       4,381             --
  Depreciation and amortization.............................      51,688        105,248
                                                               ---------      ---------
                                                                 125,053        356,735
                                                               ---------      ---------
     (Loss) income from operations..........................         127       (101,943)
                                                               ---------      ---------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
  Interest expense..........................................     (26,963)       (81,458)
  Other, net................................................        (158)        43,662
                                                               ---------      ---------
                                                                 (27,121)       (37,796)
                                                               ---------      ---------
     Loss before extraordinary item.........................     (26,994)      (139,739)
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM -- Loss from early extinguishment of
  debt......................................................    (107,978)            --
                                                               ---------      ---------
     Net loss                                                  $(134,972)     $(139,739)
                                                               =========      =========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              THREE MONTHS    SIX MONTHS
                                                                 ENDED          ENDED
                                                               MARCH 31,       JUNE 30,
                                                                  1999           1998
                                                              ------------    ----------
<S>                                                           <C>             <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net loss..................................................  $  (134,972)    $(139,739)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
     operating activities --
     Depreciation and amortization..........................       51,688       105,248
     Gain on sale of assets.................................           --       (43,662)
     Loss from early extinguishment of debt.................      107,978            --
     Amortization of debt issuance costs, debt discount and
       interest rate cap agreements.........................          868        40,134
     Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from
       acquisitions --
       Receivables, net.....................................        2,650        (3,016)
       Prepaid expenses and other...........................        2,882        (2,630)
       Accounts payable and accrued expenses................      (13,170)       12,830
       Other operating activities...........................        9,022           (43)
                                                              -----------     ---------
       Net cash used in operating activities................       26,946       (30,878)
                                                              -----------     ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Acquisition of cable systems..............................           --       (57,500)
  Purchases of property, plant and equipment................      (57,057)     (111,031)
  Proceeds from sale of assets..............................           --        64,564
  Other investing activities................................           --           (42)
                                                              -----------     ---------
       Net cash used in investing activities................      (57,057)     (104,009)
                                                              -----------     ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Borrowings of long-term debt..............................       38,768        51,500
  Repayments of long-term debt..............................   (1,680,142)           --
  Loan from Charter Holdings................................    1,680,142            --
  Cash contributed by member................................           --        90,200
  Payments of debt issuance costs...........................           --           (99)
  Payments of other long-term liabilities...................           --          (463)
                                                              -----------     ---------
       Net cash provided by financing activities............       38,768       141,138
                                                              -----------     ---------
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS...................        8,657         6,251
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period..............          813         1,607
                                                              -----------     ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period....................  $     9,470     $   7,858
                                                              ===========     =========
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST......................................  $    12,807     $  41,271
                                                              ===========     =========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     Marcus Cable Holdings, LLC (MCHLLC) was formed in February 1999 as parent
of Marcus Cable Company, L.L.C. (MCCLLC), formerly Marcus Cable Company, L.P.
(MCCLP). MCCLP was formed as a Delaware limited partnership and was converted to
a Delaware limited liability company on June 9, 1998. MCHLLC and its
subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") derive their primary source of
revenues by providing various levels of cable television programming and
services to residential and business customers. The Company's operations are
conducted through Marcus Cable Operating Company, L.L.C. (MCOC), a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company. The Company has operated its cable television systems
primarily in Texas, Wisconsin, Indiana, California and Alabama.

     The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
MCCLLC, which is the predecessor of MCHLLC, and its subsidiary limited liability
companies and corporations. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

     On April 23, 1998, Vulcan Cable, Inc. and Paul G. Allen (collectively
referred to as "Vulcan") acquired all of the outstanding limited partnership
interest and substantially all of the general partner interest in MCCLP for cash
payments of $1,392,000 (the "Vulcan Acquisition"). Under the terms of the
purchase agreement, the owner of the remaining 0.6% general partner interest in
the Company, (the "Minority Interest"), which represents 100% of the voting
control of the Company, could cause Vulcan to purchase the 0.6% general partner
interest under certain conditions, or Vulcan could cause the Minority Interest
to sell its interest to Vulcan under certain conditions, at a fair value of not
less than $8,000. On March 31, 1999, Vulcan acquired voting control of the
Company by its acquisition of the Minority Interest for cash consideration.

     Effective December 23, 1998, through a series of transactions, Paul G.
Allen acquired approximately 94% of Charter Communications, Inc. (Charter).
Beginning in October 1998, Charter managed the operations of the Company.

     In March 1999, Charter transferred all of its cable television operating
subsidiaries to a subsidiary, Charter Communications Holdings, LLC (Charter
Holdings) in connection with the issuance of Senior Notes and Senior Discount
Notes totaling $3.6 billion. These operating subsidiaries were then transferred
to Charter Communications Operating, LLC (Charter Operating). On April 7, 1999,
the cable television operating subsidiaries of the Company were transferred to
Charter Operating subsequent to the purchase of Paul G. Allen of the Minority
Interest.

     As a result of the Vulcan Acquisition, the Company recognized severance and
stay-on bonus compensation of $16,034, during the fourth quarter of 1998. As of
March 31, 1999, 85 employees and officers of the Company had been terminated.
The remaining balance of $2,400 is to be paid by April 30, 1999 and an
additional $400 in stay-on bonuses will be recorded as compensation in 1999 as
the related services are provided.

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     The accompanying financial statements are unaudited; however, in the
opinion of management, such statements include all adjustments necessary for a
fair presentation of the results for the periods presented. The interim
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements
and notes thereto as of and for the period ended December 31, 1998. Interim
results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

2.  ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS

     On April 1, 1998, the Company completed the acquisition of the Mountain
Brook and Shelby Cable System form Mountain Brook and Shelby Cable for an
aggregate purchase price of $57,500. The communities served by this system are
adjacent to the Company's existing systems in the suburban Birmingham, Alabama
area. As of the date of the acquisition, this system served approximately 23,000
basic customers. The excess of the cost of properties acquired over the amounts
assigned to net tangible assets and noncompetition agreements as of the date of
acquisition was approximately $44,603 and is included in franchises.

     Additionally, in 1998, the Company completed the sale of certain cable
television systems for an aggregate net sales price of $401,432, resulting in a
total gain of $201,278. No gains or losses were recognized on the sale of the
cable television systems divested after the Vulcan Acquisition as such amounts
are considered to be an adjustment of the purchase price allocation as these
systems were designated as assets to be sold at the date of the Vulcan
Acquisition.

3.  LONG-TERM DEBT:

     In March 1999, concurrent with the issuance of Senior Notes and Senior
Discount Notes, the combined company (Charter and the Company) extinguished all
long-term debt, excluding borrowings of Charter and the Company under their
respective credit agreements, and refinanced all existing credit agreements at
various subsidiaries of the Company and Charter with a new credit agreement
entered into by a wholly owned subsidiary of the combined company. The excess of
the amount paid over the carrying value of the Company's long-term debt was
recorded as Extraordinary item -- loss on early extinguishment of debt in the
accompanying statement of operations

4.  RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

     The Company and Charter entered into a management agreement on October 6,
1998 whereby Charter began to manage the day-to-day operations of the Company.
In consideration for the management consulting services provided by Charter, the
Company pays Charter an annual fee equal to 3% of the gross revenues of the
cable system operations, plus expense. For the three months ended March 31,
1999, management fees under this agreement were $2,432. In connection with the
transfer of the Company's operating subsidiaries to Charter Operating, the
annual fee paid by the Company to Charter increased to 3.5%, plus expense.

     Prior to consummation of the Vulcan Acquisition, affiliates of Goldman
Sachs owned limited partnership interests in MCCLP. Maryland Cable Partners,
L.P. ("Maryland Cable"), which was controlled by an affiliate of Goldman Sachs,
owned the Maryland Cable systems. MCOC

                                      F-255
<PAGE>   501
                  MARCUS CABLE HOLDINGS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

managed the Maryland Cable systems under the Maryland Cable agreement. Pursuant
to such agreement, MCOC earned a management fee equal to 4.7% of the revenues of
Maryland Cable.

     Effective January 31, 1997, Maryland Cable was sold to a third party.
Although MCOC is no longer involved in the active management of the Maryland
Cable systems, MCOC has entered into an agreement with Maryland Cable to oversee
the activities, if any, of Maryland Cable through the liquidation of the
partnership. Pursuant to such agreement, MCOC earns a nominal monthly fee.
During the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, MCOC earned total
management fees of $0 and $355, respectively.

5.  ACCOUNTING STANDARD NOT YET IMPLEMENTED:

     In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) adopted SFAS
No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS
No. 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that every
derivative instrument (including certain derivative instruments embedded in
other contracts) be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or
liability measured at its fair value and that changes in the derivative's fair
value be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting
criteria are met. Special accounting for qualifying hedges allows a derivative's
gains and losses to offset related results on the hedged item in the income
statement, and requires that a company must formally document, designate and
assess the effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting. In June
1999, the FASB issued SFAS No. 137 "Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB
Statement No. 133". SFAS No. 137 delays the effective date of SFAS No. 133 for
one year to fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000 and thus the Company will
adopt SFAS No. 133 at that time. The Company has not yet quantified the impacts
of adopting SFAS No. 133 on its consolidated financial statements nor has it
determined the timing or method of its adoption of SFAS No. 133. However, SFAS
No. 133 could increase volatility in earnings (loss).

                                      F-256
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                  RENAISSANCE MEDIA GROUP LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            FOUR MONTHS        SIX MONTHS
                                                          ENDED APRIL 30,    ENDED JUNE 30,
                                                               1999               1998
                                                          ---------------    --------------
                                                                   (IN THOUSANDS)
                                                                     (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                       <C>                <C>
Revenues................................................      $20,396           $12,921
Cost and expenses:
  Operating, general and administrative.................        9,382             6,658
  Depreciation and amortization.........................        8,912             5,457
                                                              -------           -------
     Operating income...................................        2,102               806
Interest income.........................................          122                60
Interest expense........................................       (6,321)           (4,389)
                                                              -------           -------
Loss before provision (benefit) for taxes...............       (4,097)           (3,523)
Provision (benefit) for taxes...........................          (65)               75
                                                              -------           -------
Net loss................................................      $(4,032)          $(3,598)
                                                              =======           =======
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

                                      F-257
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                  RENAISSANCE MEDIA GROUP LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               SIX MONTHS
                                                            FOUR MONTHS        ENDED JUNE
                                                          ENDED APRIL 30,          30,
                                                               1999               1998
                                                          ---------------    ---------------
                                                                    (IN THOUSANDS)
                                                                     (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                       <C>                <C>
Operating Activities:
  Net loss..............................................      $(4,032)          $  (3,598)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided
     by operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization......................        8,912               5,457
     Accretion on senior discount notes and non-cash
       interest expense.................................        3,850               2,300
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of
     effects from acquisitions:
     Accounts receivable, net...........................          298              (1,422)
     Prepaid expenses and other assets..................          (75)               (360)
     Accounts payable and accrued expenses..............       (5,046)             10,053
     Advances from affiliates...........................         (135)                104
                                                              -------           ---------
       Net cash provided by operating activities........        3,772              12,534
                                                              -------           ---------
Investing Activities:
  Acquisitions of cable systems.........................       (2,770)           (309,500)
  Escrow deposit........................................          150                  --
  Capital expenditures..................................       (4,250)               (691)
  Cable television franchises...........................           --              (1,235)
  Other intangible assets...............................           16                (490)
                                                              -------           ---------
       Net cash used in investing activities............       (6,854)           (311,916)
                                                              -------           ---------
Financing Activities:
  Debt acquisition costs................................           --              (8,343)
  Repayments on bank debt...............................           --              (7,500)
  Proceeds from bank debt...............................           --             110,000
  Net proceeds from issuance of 10% senior discount
     notes..............................................           --             100,012
  Capital contributions.................................           --             108,500
                                                              -------           ---------
       Net cash provided by financing activities........           --             302,669
                                                              -------           ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents....       (3,082)              3,287
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period........        8,482                  --
                                                              -------           ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period..............      $ 5,400           $   3,287
                                                              =======           =========
Cash paid for interest..................................      $ 4,210           $     312
                                                              =======           =========
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

                                      F-258
<PAGE>   504

                  RENAISSANCE MEDIA GROUP LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

1.  ORGANIZATION

     Renaissance Media Group LLC ("Group") was formed on March 13, 1998, by
Renaissance Media Holdings LLC ("Holdings"). On March 20, 1998, Holdings
contributed to Group its membership interests in two wholly owned subsidiaries;
Renaissance Media (Louisiana) LLC ("Louisiana") and Renaissance Media
(Tennessee) LLC ("Tennessee"). Louisiana and Tennessee acquired a 76% interest
and 24% interest, respectively, in Renaissance Media LLC ("Media") from Morgan
Stanley Capital Partners III, Inc. ("MSCP III") on February 13, 1998 for a
nominal amount. As a result, Media became a subsidiary of Holdings. The transfer
was accounted for as a reorganization of entities under common control similar
to a pooling of interests since an entity affiliated with MSCP III had a
controlling interest in Holdings. Group and its subsidiaries are collectively
referred to as the "Company" herein. On April 9, 1998, the Company acquired six
cable television systems (the "TWI Acquisition") from TWI Cable, Inc. a
subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. ("Time Warner"). Prior to this Acquisition, the
Company had no operations other than start-up related activities.

     On February 23, 1999, Holdings, Charter Communications, Inc. (now known as
Charter Investment, Inc. and referred to herein as "Charter") and Charter
Communications, LLC ("CC LLC") executed a purchase agreement, providing for
Holdings to sell and CC LLC to purchase, all the outstanding limited liability
company membership interests in Group held by Holdings (the "Charter
Transaction") subject to certain covenants and restrictions pending closing and
satisfaction of certain conditions prior to closing. On April 30, 1999, the
Charter Transaction was consummated for a purchase price of $459 million,
consisting of $348 million in cash and $111 million in carrying value of debt
assumed.

2.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and
with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X.
Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required
by generally accepted accounting principles. The interim financial statements
are unaudited but include all adjustments, which are of normal recurring nature
that the Company considers necessary for a fair presentation of the financial
position and the results of operations and cash flows for such periods.
Operating results of interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results
for a full year.

     Additional disclosures and information are included in the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998.

3.  ACQUISITIONS:

     On February 3, 1999, Media acquired the cable television assets of Bayou
Vision, Inc. and Gulf South Cable, Inc. serving approximately 1,950 subscribers
in the Villages of Estherwood, Morse and Mermentau and Acadia and Livingston
Parish, Louisiana. The cash purchase price was approximately $2,700 and was paid
out of available Company funds.

                                      F-259
<PAGE>   505
                  RENAISSANCE MEDIA GROUP LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

      NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

4.  DEBT

     Media maintained a credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with aggregate
commitments under the Credit Agreement totaling $150,000, consisting of a
$40,000 revolver, $60,000 Tranche A Term Loans and $50,000 Tranche B Term Loans.
On April 30, 1999, in connection with the Charter Transaction all amounts
outstanding, including accrued interest and fees, under the Credit Agreement
were paid in full and the Credit Agreement was terminated.


     The Charter Transaction resulted in a "change of control" of the Company.
On May 28, 1999, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the indenture
governing the 10% senior discount notes (the "Notes"), the Company made an offer
(the "Purchase Offer") to purchase any and all of the Notes at 101% of their
accreted value, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, through June 28, 1999.
The Purchase Offer expired on June 23, 1999, and 48,737 notes ($1,000 face
amount at maturity) were validly tendered. On June 28, 1999, CC LLC made a
capital contribution in the amount of $34,205 enabling the Company to purchase
the Notes.


     The indenture governing the Notes limits cash payments by the Company to
the sum of: i) the amount by which consolidated EBITDA (as defined) exceeds 130%
of consolidated interest expense (as defined) determined on a cumulative basis,
ii) capital contributions, and iii) an amount equal to the net reduction in
investments (as defined). To the extent permitted by the indenture excess cash
will be distributed to CC LLC, including repayments of borrowings under Charter
Communications Operating, LLC's ("CCO") credit facility (the "CCO Credit
Agreement").

     The Company and all subsidiaries of CCO have guaranteed payment and
performance by CCO of its obligations under the CCO Credit Agreement. In
addition, Group and its wholly owned subsidiaries, and all subsidiaries of CCO
have pledged their ownership interests as collateral to the CCO Credit
Agreement.

5.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

     In connection with the TWI Acquisition, Media entered into an agreement
with Time Warner, pursuant to which Time Warner would manage the Company's
programming in exchange for providing the Company access to certain Time Warner
programming arrangements (the "Time Warner Agreement"). Management believes that
these programming rates made available through its relationship with Time Warner
are lower than the Company could obtain separately. Such volume rates are not
available after the Charter Transaction.

     For the four months ended April 30, 1999, the Company incurred $2,716 for
programming services under this agreement. For the period from April 9, 1998 to
June 30, 1998 the programming services incurred under this agreement were
$1,300. In addition, the Company incurred programming costs of $958 and $1,000
for programming services owned directly or indirectly by Time Warner entities
for the four months ended April 30, 1999 and for the period from April 9, 1998
to June 30, 1998, respectively.

     In connection with the Charter Transaction, the Time Warner Agreement was
terminated on April 30, 1999, and Media returned to Time Warner $650 in deferred
marketing credits owed to program providers under the programming arrangements.

     The Company has utilized the law firm of one of its board members for legal
services related to the TWI Acquisition, financing agreements and various
ongoing legal matters. These fees totaled approximately $154 and $-0- for the
four months ended April 30, 1999 and for the period from April 9, 1998 to June
30, 1998, respectively.

                                      F-260
<PAGE>   506
                  RENAISSANCE MEDIA GROUP LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

      NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     Prior to the consummation of the TWI Acquisition, Media paid fees to six
senior managers of the Company who are investors in the Company for services
rendered relating to the Acquisition and the Credit Agreement. These fees
totaled $287 for the period from April 9, 1998 to June 30, 1998 and were
recorded as transaction and financing costs.

6.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

     Beginning April 9, 1998, the Company sponsored a defined contribution plan
that covered substantially all employees (the "Plan"). The Plan provided for
contributions from eligible employees up to 15% of their compensation subject to
a maximum limit as determined by the Internal Revenue Service. The Company's
contribution to the Plan was limited to 50% of each eligible employee's
contribution up to 10% of his or her compensation. The Company had the right to
change the amount of the Company's matching contribution percentage. The Company
matching contributions totaled $54 for the four months ended April 30, 1999 and
$32 for the period from April 9, 1998 to June 30, 1998.

     In connection with the Charter Transaction, the Plan's assets were frozen
as of April 30, 1999, and employees became fully vested. Effective July 1, 1999,
the Company's employees with two months of service are eligible to participate
in the Charter Communications, Inc. 401(k) Plan (the "Charter Plan"). Employees
that qualify for participation in the Charter Plan can contribute up to 15% of
their salary, on a before tax basis, subject to a maximum contribution limit as
determined by the Internal Revenue Service.

                                      F-261
<PAGE>   507

                    HELICON PARTNERS I, L.P. AND AFFILIATES

                   UNAUDITED CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
                                 JUNE 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents...................................    $  6,894,228
Receivables from subscribers................................       1,858,977
Prepaid expenses and other assets...........................       2,171,812
Property, plant and equipment, net..........................      88,251,876
Intangible assets and deferred costs, net...................      92,775,247
Due to affiliates, net......................................           5,886
                                                                ------------
     Total assets...........................................    $191,958,026
                                                                ============
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' DEFICIT
Liabilities:
  Accounts payable..........................................    $  2,598,003
  Accrued expenses..........................................       7,190,566
  Subscriptions received in advance.........................         576,588
  Accrued interest..........................................       3,922,490
  Due to principal owner....................................       5,000,000
  Senior secured notes......................................     115,000,000
  Loans payable to banks....................................     121,261,571
  Senior subordinated loans payable to banks................      12,000,000
  12% subordinated notes, net of unamortized discount of
     $2,313,425.............................................      45,608,577
  Redeemable partnership interests..........................      21,162,288
  Other notes payable.......................................       5,206,373
  Due to affiliates, net....................................              --
                                                                ------------
     Total liabilities......................................     339,526,456
                                                                ------------
Commitments
Partners' deficit:
  Preferred limited partners................................       9,089,226
  Accumulated partners' deficit.............................    (156,656,656)
  Less capital contribution receivable......................          (1,000)
                                                                ------------
     Total partners' deficit................................    (147,568,430)
                                                                ------------
     Total liabilities and partners' deficit................    $191,958,026
                                                                ============
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed combined financial statements.

                                      F-262
<PAGE>   508

                    HELICON PARTNERS I, L.P. AND AFFILIATES

             UNAUDITED CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                 SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30,1998 AND 1999

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               1998            1999
                                                           ------------    ------------
<S>                                                        <C>             <C>
Revenues.................................................  $ 37,208,700    $ 42,956,363
                                                           ------------    ------------
Operating expenses:
  Operating expenses.....................................    11,379,819      13,333,558
  General and administrative expenses....................     6,274,221       6,991,885
  Marketing expenses.....................................     1,531,302       1,746,092
  Depreciation and amortization..........................    11,772,187      13,583,647
  Management fee charged by affiliate....................     1,578,472       2,147,812
  Corporate and other expenses...........................       192,155       4,855,873
                                                           ------------    ------------
     Total operating expenses............................    32,728,156      42,658,867
                                                           ------------    ------------
  Operating income.......................................     4,480,544         297,496
                                                           ------------    ------------
Interest expense.........................................   (13,808,274)    (15,831,274)
Interest income..........................................        49,515         104,794
                                                           ------------    ------------
                                                            (13,758,759)    (15,726,480)
                                                           ------------    ------------
  Net loss...............................................  $ (9,278,215)   $(15,428,984)
                                                           ============    ============
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed combined financial statements.

                                      F-263
<PAGE>   509

                    HELICON PARTNERS I, L.P. AND AFFILIATES

                   UNAUDITED CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF
                          CHANGES IN PARTNERS' DEFICIT
                      SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  PARTNERS' DEFICIT
                               PREFERRED    -----------------------------     CAPITAL
                                LIMITED       GENERAL     CLASS A LIMITED   CONTRIBUTION
                                PARTNERS      PARTNER        PARTNERS        RECEIVABLE        TOTAL
                               ----------   -----------   ---------------   ------------   -------------
<S>                            <C>          <C>           <C>               <C>            <C>
Balance at December 31,
  1998.......................  $8,567,467   $  (989,962)   $(134,807,570)     $(1,000)     $(127,231,065)
Distribution of additional
  preferred partnership
  interests..................     521,759        (5,218)        (516,541)          --                 --
Accretion of redeemable
  partnership interests......          --       (49,084)      (4,859,297)          --         (4,908,381)
Net loss.....................          --      (154,290)     (15,274,694)          --        (15,428,984)
                               ----------   -----------    -------------      -------      -------------
Balance at June 30, 1999.....  $9,089,226   $(1,198,554)   $(155,458,102)     $(1,000)     $(147,568,430)
                               ==========   ===========    =============      =======      =============
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed combined financial statements.

                                      F-264
<PAGE>   510

                    HELICON PARTNERS I, L.P. AND AFFILIATES

             UNAUDITED CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                 SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1999


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 1998           1999
                                                              -----------   ------------
<S>                                                           <C>           <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net loss..................................................  $(9,278,215)  $(15,428,984)
                                                              -----------   ------------
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
     operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization..........................   11,772,187     13,583,647
     Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing
       costs................................................      460,010        483,210
     Gain on sale of equipment..............................       (1,498)       (10,603)
     Interest on 12% subordinated notes paid through the
       issuance of additional notes.........................    2,408,370      2,706,044
     Change in operating assets and liabilities:
       Increase in receivables from subscribers.............     (162,393)      (200,619)
       (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other
          assets............................................     (645,035)     1,300,771
       Increase in financing costs incurred.................           --             --
       (Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued
          expenses..........................................   (2,396,567)       104,941
       Decrease in subscriptions received in advance........     (144,134)      (242,975)
       Increase in accrued interest.........................      141,755        180,036
                                                              -----------   ------------
          Total adjustments.................................   11,432,695     17,904,452
                                                              -----------   ------------
          Net cash provided by operating activities.........    2,154,480      2,475,468
                                                              -----------   ------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Purchases of property, plant and equipment................   (4,575,109)    (6,127,185)
  Proceeds from sale of equipment...........................       91,128         20,355
  Cash paid for net assets of cable television systems
     acquired...............................................           --     (6,217,143)
  Increase in intangible assets.............................      (69,325)      (238,202)
                                                              -----------   ------------
          Net cash used in investing activities.............   (4,553,306)   (12,562,175)
                                                              -----------   ------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Proceeds from bank loans..................................    3,000,000     13,000,000
  Repayment of bank loans...................................       (4,834)        (5,351)
  Repayment of other notes payable..........................     (574,499)      (651,346)
  Advances to affiliates....................................   (3,356,074)    (5,535,838)
  Repayments of advances to affiliates......................    3,309,008      5,282,910
  Payment of financing costs................................           --       (240,000)
                                                              -----------   ------------
          Net cash provided by financing activities.........    2,373,601     11,850,375
                                                              -----------   ------------
          Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash
             equivalents....................................      (25,225)     1,763,668
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period............    4,372,281      5,130,561
                                                              -----------   ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period..................  $ 4,347,056   $  6,894,229
                                                              ===========   ============
Supplemental cash flow information:
  Interest paid.............................................  $10,798,139   $ 12,461,977
                                                              ===========   ============
  Other non-cash items:
     Acquisition of property, plant and equipment through
       issuance of other notes payable......................  $   501,502   $    389,223
                                                              ===========   ============
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed combined financial statements.

                                      F-265
<PAGE>   511

                     HELICON PARTNERS I, L.P AND AFFILIATES

           NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 JUNE 30, 1999

1.  ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS

     Helicon Partners I, L.P. ("the Partnership") was organized as a limited
partnership on November 30, 1994 under the laws of the State of Delaware. On
April 8, 1996, Baum Investments, Inc. acquired a 1% general partnership interest
in the Partnership through an initial capital contribution of $1,500 and the
existing limited partners of The Helicon Group, L.P. ("THGLP"), formed in 1993,
exchanged their limited partnership interests in THGLP for all Class A Common
Limited Partnership Interests and Preferred Limited Partnership Interests in the
Partnership. As a result of this exchange, THGLP became 99% owned by the
Partnership. The Partnership now owns all of the limited partnership interests
in THGLP and Baum Investments, Inc. ("Baum") continues to be the general partner
of THGLP and to own a 1% general partnership interest in THGLP. The Partnership
also owns a 99% interest and THGLP a 1% interest in HPI Acquisition Co., LLC
("HPIAC"), a Delaware limited liability company formed on February 7, 1996. The
Partnership also owns a 89% limited partnership interest and Baum Investments,
Inc. a 1% general partnership interest in Helicon OnLine, L. P. ("HOL"), a
Delaware limited partnership formed May 31, 1997. The Partnership, THGLP, HPIAC
and HOL are referred to collectively herein as the Company.

     The Partnership operates in one business segment offering cable television
services in the states of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Louisiana, Vermont and New Hampshire, Georgia and Tennessee. The
Company also offers to customers advanced services, such as paging, cable modems
and private data network systems under the name of "Helicon Network Solutions",
as well as, dial up internet service in Pennsylvania and Vermont under the name
of "Helicon OnLine".

     On July 30, 1999, Charter-Helicon, LLC ("Charter-Helicon"), acquired a 1%
interest in THGLP previously owned by Baum Investments, Inc. and became the
General Partner of THGLP. Concurrently, Charter-Helicon and Charter
Communications, LLC ("CC-LLC"), parent of Charter-Helicon, acquired all of the
partnership interests of the Partnership. These transactions are collectively
referred to as the "Helicon/Charter Deal" herein. In connection with the
Helicon/Charter Deal, $228,985,000 of cash was paid to the equity holders; Baum
retained a $25,000,000 limited liability company membership interest in
Charter-Helicon; debt of $197,447,000 was repaid; debt of $115,000,000 was
assumed; and other costs totaling $4,285,000 were incurred. Effective with this
change of ownership, the Company will be managed by Charter Investment, Inc.

     In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed combined
financial statements of the Partnership reflect all adjustments, consisting of
normal recurring accruals, necessary to present fairly the Partnership's
combined financial position as of June 30, 1999, and their results of operations
and cash flows for the three-month periods ended June 30, 1998 and 1999. The
results of operations for the three-month period ended June 30, 1999 are not
necessarily indicative of the results for a full year.

2.  ACQUISITIONS

     On December 31, 1998, HPIAC acquired the net assets of cable television
systems serving approximately 11,225 (unaudited) subscribers primarily in the
North Carolina community of Roanoke Rapids. The aggregate purchase price was
$26,063,284 including acquisition costs of $535,875 and was allocated to the net
assets acquired, which included property, equipment and intangible assets, based
on their estimated fair value.

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                     HELICON PARTNERS I, L.P AND AFFILIATES

   NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     On January 7, 1999, THGLP acquired the cable television systems, serving
approximately 4,350 (unaudited) subscribers in the North Carolina counties of
Carter, Johnson and Unicol. The aggregate purchase price was approximately
$5,228,097 and was allocated to the net assets acquired, which included property
and equipment and intangible assets.

     On March 1, 1999, HPIAC acquired a cable television system serving
approximately 551 (unaudited) subscribers in the communities of Abbeville,
Donalds and Due West, South Carolina. The aggregate purchase price was
approximately $723,356 and was allocated to the net assets acquired, which
included property, equipment and intangible assets, based on their estimated
fair value.

     On April 6, 1999, the HPIAC acquired a cable television system serving
approximately 314 (unaudited) subscribers in the communities of Mentone and part
of DeKalb, Alabama. The aggregate purchase price was approximately $265,690 and
was allocated to the net assets acquired, which included property, equipment and
intangible assets, based on their estimated fair value.

     The operating results relating to the above acquisitions, effective with
their acquisition dates, are included in the accompanying unaudited condensed
combined financial statements.

3.  LOANS PAYABLE TO BANKS

     On January 5, 1999, THGLP entered into a $12,000,000 Senior Subordinated
Loan Agreement with Paribas Capital Funding, LLC ("the 1999 Credit Facility").
The Facility is non-amortizing and is due January 5, 2003. Initial borrowings of
$7,000,000 under this Facility financed the acquisition of certain cable
television assets in North Carolina. On February 19, 1999, the Company borrowed
the remaining $5,000,000 available under the 1999 Credit Facility. Interest on
the $12,000,000 is payable at 11.5% per annum.

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                            INTERMEDIA CABLE SYSTEMS
                (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS
                   AND INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

                            COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               JUNE 30,      DECEMBER 31,
                                                                 1999            1998
                                                              -----------    ------------
                                                              (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                           <C>            <C>
ASSETS
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
  of $1,417 and $899, respectively..........................   $ 16,009        $ 14,425
Receivable from affiliates..................................      5,250           5,623
Prepaid expenses............................................        487             423
Other current assets........................................        232             350
                                                               --------        --------
          Total current assets..............................     21,978          20,821
Intangible assets, net......................................    226,040         255,356
Property and equipment, net.................................    231,382         218,465
Deferred income taxes.......................................     15,288          12,598
Investments and other non-current assets....................      5,535           2,804
                                                               --------        --------
          Total assets......................................   $500,223        $510,044
                                                               ========        ========
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities....................   $ 19,874        $ 19,230
Deferred revenue............................................     11,778          11,104
Payable to affiliates.......................................      4,607           3,158
                                                               --------        --------
          Total current liabilities.........................     36,259          33,492
Note payable to InterMedia Partners IV, L.P.................    414,493         396,579
Deferred channel launch revenue.............................      3,492           4,045
                                                               --------        --------
          Total liabilities.................................    454,244         434,116
                                                               --------        --------
Commitments and contingencies
Mandatorily redeemable preferred shares.....................     14,676          14,184
Equity......................................................     31,303          61,744
                                                               --------        --------
          Total liabilities and equity......................   $500,223        $510,044
                                                               ========        ========
</TABLE>

     See accompanying notes to the condensed combined financial statements.
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                            INTERMEDIA CABLE SYSTEMS
              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                    JUNE 30,
                                                              ---------------------
                                                                1999         1998
                                                              ---------    --------
                                                                   (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                           <C>          <C>
REVENUES
Basic and cable services....................................  $  69,705    $ 61,679
Pay service.................................................     13,606      11,934
Other service...............................................     17,333      12,247
                                                              ---------    --------
                                                                100,644      85,860
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Program fees................................................     23,530      19,186
Other direct expenses.......................................     10,055       8,253
Selling, general and administrative expenses................     21,663      15,752
Management and consulting fees..............................      1,566       1,562
Depreciation and amortization...............................     52,309      41,413
                                                              ---------    --------
                                                                109,123      86,166
                                                              ---------    --------
(Loss) income from operations...............................     (8,479)       (306)
                                                              ---------    --------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest expense............................................    (11,757)    (13,440)
Interest and other income...................................        163         137
Other expense...............................................         (6)        (24)
                                                              ---------    --------
                                                                (11,600)    (13,327)
                                                              ---------    --------
Loss before income tax benefit..............................    (20,079)    (13,633)
Income tax benefit..........................................      2,690       2,689
                                                              ---------    --------
Net loss....................................................    (17,389)    (10,944)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities............       (310)         --
                                                              ---------    --------
Comprehensive loss..........................................  $ (17,699)   $(10,944)
                                                              ---------    --------
</TABLE>

     See accompanying notes to the condensed combined financial statements.
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                            INTERMEDIA CABLE SYSTEMS
              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

                    COMBINED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Balance at January 1, 1998..................................  $ 58,713
Net loss....................................................    (3,521)
Accretion for mandatorily redeemable preferred shares.......      (945)
Net cash contributions from parent..........................     6,350
In-kind contribution from parent............................     1,147
                                                              --------
Balance at December 31, 1998................................    61,744
Net loss (unaudited)........................................   (17,389)
Accretion for mandatorily redeemable preferred shares
  (unaudited)...............................................      (492)
Net cash distributions to parent (unaudited)................   (12,250)
Other comprehensive income (unaudited)......................      (310)
                                                              --------
Balance at June 30, 1999 (unaudited)........................  $ 31,303
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

     See accompanying notes to the condensed combined financial statements.
                                      F-270
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                            INTERMEDIA CABLE SYSTEMS
              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                    JUNE 30,
                                                              --------------------
                                                                1999        1998
                                                              --------    --------
                                                                  (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                           <C>         <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  Net loss..................................................  $(17,389)   $(10,944)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash flows from
     operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization..........................    52,309      41,413
     Changes in assets and liabilities:
       Accounts receivable..................................    (1,584)       (398)
       Receivables from affiliates..........................       373      (1,794)
       Prepaid expenses.....................................       (64)         49
       Other current assets.................................       118          28
       Deferred income taxes................................    (2,690)     (2,689)
       Investments and other non-current assets.............    (3,041)        148
       Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.............     2,487      (3,406)
       Deferred revenue.....................................       957       1,248
       Payables to affiliates...............................     1,449        (187)
       Accrued interest.....................................    11,757      13,440
       Deferred channel launch revenue......................      (836)       (350)
                                                              --------    --------
  Cash flows from operating activities......................    43,846      36,558
                                                              --------    --------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
  Purchases of property and equipment.......................   (37,441)    (36,576)
  Intangible assets.........................................      (312)       (333)
                                                              --------    --------
  Cash flows from investing activities......................   (37,753)    (36,909)
                                                              --------    --------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
  Net (distributions) contributions to/from parent..........   (12,250)      6,768
  Net borrowings (repayments) of intercompany debt..........     6,157      (6,417)
                                                              --------    --------
  Cash flows from financing activities......................    (6,093)        351
                                                              --------    --------
Net change in cash..........................................        --          --
                                                              --------    --------
Cash at beginning of period.................................        --          --
                                                              --------    --------
Cash at end of period.......................................  $     --    $     --
                                                              ========    ========
</TABLE>

     See accompanying notes to the condensed combined financial statements.
                                      F-271
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                            INTERMEDIA CABLE SYSTEMS
              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

                NOTES TO CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

1.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

THE CHARTER TRANSACTIONS

     InterMedia Partners, a California limited partnership ("IP-I"), and
InterMedia Capital Partners IV, L.P., a California limited partnership,
("ICP-IV", together with IP-I, "InterMedia") are affiliated through common
control and management. Robin Media Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation, ("RMG")
is a majority owned subsidiary of ICP-IV. On April 20, 1999, InterMedia and
certain of its affiliates entered into agreements (the "Agreements") with
affiliates of Charter Communications, Inc. ("Charter") to sell and exchange
certain of their cable television systems ("the Charter Transactions").

     Specifically, ICP-IV and its affiliates have agreed to sell certain of
their cable television systems in Tennessee and Gainesville, Georgia through a
combination of asset sales and the sale of their equity interests in RMG, and to
exchange their systems in and around Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina
for Charter systems located in Indiana, Kentucky, Utah and Montana. Immediately
upon Charter's acquisition of RMG, IP-I will exchange its cable television
systems in Athens, Georgia, Asheville and Marion, North Carolina and Cleveland,
Tennessee for RMG's cable television systems located in middle Tennessee.

     The Charter Transactions are expected to close during the third or fourth
quarter of 1999. The cable systems retained by Charter upon consummation of the
Charter Transactions, together with RMG, are referred to as the "InterMedia
Cable Systems," or the "Systems."

PRESENTATION

     The Systems being sold or exchanged do not individually or collectively
comprise a separate legal entity. Accordingly, the accompanying condensed
combined financial statements have been carved-out from the historical
accounting records of InterMedia.

     The accompanying unaudited interim condensed combined financial statements
have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
for interim financial information. Accordingly, certain footnote disclosures
have been condensed or omitted. In the management's opinion, the interim
unaudited condensed combined financial statements reflect all adjustments
(consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair
presentation of the Systems' financial position as of June 30, 1999, and their
results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 and cash
flows for the six months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998. The results of operations
for these periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected
for the year ending December 31, 1999. These condensed combined financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the Systems' audited combined
financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 1998
contained elsewhere in this document.

CARVE-OUT METHODOLOGY

     Throughout the periods covered by the condensed combined financial
statements, the individual cable systems were operated and accounted for
separately. However, the Charter Transactions exclude certain systems (the
"Excluded Systems") which were operated as part of

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                            INTERMEDIA CABLE SYSTEMS
              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

         NOTES TO CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

the Marion, North Carolina and western Tennessee systems throughout 1998 and
1999. For purposes of carving out and excluding the results of operations and
financial position of the Excluded Systems from the condensed combined financial
statements, management has estimated the revenues, expenses, assets and
liabilities associated with each Excluded System based on the ratio of each
Excluded System's basic subscribers to the total basic subscribers served by the
Marion, North Carolina and western Tennessee systems, respectively. Management
believes the basis used for these allocations is reasonable. The Systems'
results of operations are not necessarily indicative of future operating results
or the results that would have occurred if the Systems were a separate legal
entity.

     Management and consulting fees represent an allocation of management fees
charged to IP-I and ICP-IV by InterMedia Capital Management, a California
limited partnership ("ICM") and InterMedia Management, Inc. ("IMI"),
respectively. ICM is a limited partner of IP-I. IMI is the managing member of
each of the general partners of IP-I and ICP-IV. These fees are charged at a
fixed amount per annum pursuant to a management agreement and have been
allocated to the Systems based upon the allocated contributed capital of the
individual systems as compared to the total contributed capital of InterMedia's
subsidiaries.

     As more fully described in Note 4 -- "Related Party Transactions," certain
administrative services are also provided by IMI and are charged to all
affiliates based on relative basic subscriber percentages.

CASH AND INTERCOMPANY ACCOUNTS

     Under InterMedia's centralized cash management system, cash requirements of
its individual operating units were generally provided directly by InterMedia
and the cash generated or used by the Systems is transferred to/from InterMedia,
as appropriate, through intercompany accounts. The intercompany account balances
between InterMedia and the individual operating units, except RMG's intercompany
note payable to InterMedia Partners IV, L.P. ("IP-IV"), as described in
Note 3 -- "Note Payable to InterMedia Partners IV, L.P.," are not intended to be
settled. Accordingly, the balances, other than RMG's note payable to IP-IV, are
included in equity and all net cash generated from operations, investing
activities and financing activities have been included in the Systems' net
(distributions) contributions to/from parent in the combined statements of cash
flows.

     IP-I and ICP-IV or its subsidiaries maintain all external debt to fund and
manage InterMedia's operations on a centralized basis. The condensed combined
financial statements present only the debt and related interest expense of RMG,
which is to be assumed and repaid by Charter pursuant to the Charter
Transactions. See Note 3 -- "Note Payable to InterMedia Partners IV, L.P." Debt,
unamortized debt issue costs and interest expense related to the financing of
the cable systems not owned by RMG have not been allocated to the InterMedia
Cable Systems. As such, the level of debt, unamortized debt issue costs and
related interest expense presented in the condensed combined financial
statements are not representative of the debt that would be required or interest
expense incurred if the InterMedia Cable Systems were a separate legal entity.

                                      F-273
<PAGE>   519
                            INTERMEDIA CABLE SYSTEMS
              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

         NOTES TO CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

USE OF ESTIMATES IN THE PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

2.  EXCHANGE OF CABLE PROPERTIES

EXCHANGE

     On December 31, 1998, certain of the Systems' cable television assets
located in and around western and eastern Tennessee ("Exchanged Assets"),
serving approximately 10,600 (unaudited) basic subscribers, plus cash of $398
were exchanged for other cable television assets located in and around western
and eastern Tennessee, serving approximately 10,000 (unaudited) basic
subscribers.

     The exchange resulted in a gain of $26,218 calculated as the difference
between the fair value of the assets received and the net book value of the
Exchanged Assets less cash paid of $398.

3.  NOTE PAYABLE TO INTERMEDIA PARTNERS IV, L.P.

     RMG's note payable to IP-IV consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        JUNE 30,    DECEMBER 31,
                                                          1999          1998
                                                        --------    ------------
<S>                                                     <C>         <C>
Intercompany revolving credit facility, $1,200,000
  commitment as of June 30, 1999, interest currently
  at 6.57% payable on maturity, matures December 31,
  2006................................................  $414,493      $396,579
                                                        ========      ========
</TABLE>

     RMG's debt is outstanding under an intercompany revolving credit facility
executed with IP-IV. The revolving credit facility currently provides for
$1,200,000 of available credit.

     RMG's intercompany revolving credit facility requires repayment of the
outstanding principal and accrued interest on the earlier of (i) December 31,
2006, or (ii) acceleration of any of IP-IV's obligations to repay its bank debt
outstanding under its revolving credit facility ("IP-IV Revolving Credit
Facility") and term loan agreement ("IP-IV Term Loan", together with the IP-IV
Revolving Credit Facility, the "IP-IV Bank Facility") dated July 30, 1996.

     Interest rates under RMG's intercompany revolving credit facility are
calculated monthly and are referenced to those made available under the IP-IV
Bank Facility. Interest rates ranged from 6.24% to 6.84% during the six months
ended June 30, 1999.

     Charter has an obligation to assume and repay RMG's intercompany revolving
credit facility pursuant to the Charter Transactions.

                                      F-274
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                            INTERMEDIA CABLE SYSTEMS
              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

         NOTES TO CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

     Advances under the IP-IV Bank Facility are available under interest rate
options related to the base rate of the administrative agent for the IP-IV Bank
Facility ("ABR") or LIBOR. Interest rates on borrowings under the IP-IV Term
Loan vary from LIBOR plus 1.75% to LIBOR plus 2.00% or ABR plus 0.50% to ABR
plus 0.75% based on IP-IV's ratio of debt outstanding to annualized quarterly
operating cash flow ("Senior Debt Ratio"). Interest rates on borrowings under
the IP-IV Revolving Credit Facility also vary from LIBOR plus 0.625% to LIBOR
plus 1.50% or ABR to ABR plus 0.25% based on IP-IV's Senior Debt Ratio. The
IP-IV Bank Facility requires quarterly payment of fees on the unused portion of
the IP-IV Revolving Credit Facility of 0.375% per annum when the Senior Debt
Ratio is greater than 4.0:1.0 and at 0.25% when the Senior Debt Ratio is less
than or equal to 4.0:1.0.

     The terms and conditions of RMG's intercompany debt agreement are not
necessarily indicative of the terms and conditions which would be available if
the Systems were a separate legal entity.

4.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

     ICM and IMI provide certain management services to IP-I and ICP-IV,
respectively, for per annum fixed fees, of which 20% per annum is deferred and
payable in each following year in order to support InterMedia's debt. Management
fees charged to InterMedia were $2,706 for the six months ended June 30, 1999
and 1998. Of the fees charged to InterMedia, $1,566 and $1,562 were charged to
the Systems for the six months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively.

     IMI has entered into agreements with both IP-I and ICP-IV to provide
accounting and administrative services at cost. Under the terms of the
agreements, the expenses associated with rendering these services are charged to
the Systems and other affiliates based upon relative basic subscriber
percentages. Management believes this method to be reflective of the actual
cost. Administrative fees charged by IMI were $2,009 and $2,070 for the six
months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Receivable from affiliates at
June 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 include $45 and $52, respectively, of
advances to IMI, net of administrative fees charged by IMI and operating
expenses paid by IMI on behalf of the Systems.

     IP-I is majority-owned, and ICP-IV is owned in part, by AT&T Broadband &
Internet Services ("AT&TBIS"), formerly Tele-Communications, Inc. As affiliates
of AT&TBIS, IP-I and ICP-IV are able to purchase programming services from a
subsidiary of AT&TBIS. Management believes that the overall programming rates
made available through this relationship are lower than the Systems could obtain
separately. Such volume rates may not continue to be available in the future
should AT&TBIS's ownership interest in InterMedia significantly decrease.
Programming fees charged by the AT&TBIS subsidiary to the Systems for the six
months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 amounted to $17,276 and $14,399,
respectively. Payable to affiliates includes programming fees payable to the
AT&TBIS subsidiary of $3,151 and $2,918 at June 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998,
respectively.

     On January 1, 1998 an affiliate of AT&TBIS entered into agreements with
InterMedia to manage the Systems' advertising business and related services for
an annual fixed fee per advertising sales subscriber, as defined by the
agreements. In addition to the annual fixed fee AT&TBIS is entitled to varying
percentage shares of the incremental growth in annual cash flows

                                      F-275
<PAGE>   521
                            INTERMEDIA CABLE SYSTEMS
              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

         NOTES TO CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

from advertising sales above specified targets. Management fees charged by the
AT&TBIS subsidiary for the six months ended June 30, 1999 amounted to $202.
Receivable from affiliates at June 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 includes
$5,069 and $3,437, respectively, of receivables from AT&TBIS for advertising
sales.

     As part of its normal course of business the Systems are involved in
transactions with affiliates of InterMedia which own and operate cable
television systems. Such transactions include purchases and sales at cost of
inventories used in construction of cable plant. Receivable from affiliates at
June 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 include $136 and $2,134, respectively, of
receivables from affiliated systems. Payable to affiliates at June 30, 1999 and
December 31, 1998 includes $1,410 and $208, respectively, of payables to
affiliated systems.

5.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     The Systems are committed to provide cable television services under
franchise agreements with remaining terms of up to twenty years. Franchise fees
of up to 5% of gross revenues are payable under these agreements.

     Current Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") regulations require that
cable television operators obtain permission to retransmit major network and
certain local television station signals. The Systems have entered into
retransmission agreements with all applicable stations in exchange for in-kind
and/or other consideration.

     InterMedia has been named in several certified class actions in various
jurisdictions concerning its late fee charges and practices. Certain cable
systems owned by InterMedia charge late fees to customers who do not pay their
cable bills on time. These late fee cases challenge the amount of the late fees
and the practices under which they are imposed. The Plaintiffs raise claims
under state consumer protection statutes, other state statutes and common law.
Plaintiffs generally allege that the late fees charged by InterMedia's cable
systems in the States of Tennessee, South Carolina and Georgia are not
reasonably related to the costs incurred by the cable systems as a result of
late payment. Plaintiffs seek to require cable systems to reduce their late fees
on a prospective basis and to provide compensation for alleged excessive late
fee charges for past periods. These cases are either at the early stages of the
litigation process or are subject to a case management order that sets forth a
process leading to mediation. Based upon the facts available management believes
that, although no assurances can be given as to the outcome of these actions,
the ultimate disposition of these matters should not have a material adverse
effect upon the financial condition of the Systems.

     Under existing Tennessee laws and regulations, the Systems paid an
Amusement Tax in the form of a sales tax on programming service revenues
generated in Tennessee in excess of charges for the basic and expanded basic
levels of service. Under the existing statute, only the service charges or fees
in excess of the charges for the "basic cable" television service package were
not exempt from the Amusement Tax. Related regulations clarify the definition of
basic cable to include two tiers of service, which InterMedia's management and
other operators in Tennessee have interpreted to mean both the basic and
expanded basic levels of service.

     In the Spring of 1999 Tennessee Department of Revenue ("TDOR") proposed
legislation that was passed by the Tennessee State Legislature which replaced
the current Amusement Tax
                                      F-276
<PAGE>   522
                            INTERMEDIA CABLE SYSTEMS
              (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF INTERMEDIA PARTNERS AND
                     INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.)

         NOTES TO CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

with a new sales tax on all cable service revenues in excess of fifteen dollars
per month effective September 1, 1999. The new tax would be computed at a rate
approximately equal to the existing effective tax rate.

     Prior to the passage of the new sales tax legislation, the TDOR suggested
that unless InterMedia and other cable operators in Tennessee support the
proposed legislation, it would assess additional taxes on prior years' expanded
basic service revenue. The TDOR can issue an assessment for prior periods up to
three years. Management estimates that the amount of such an assessment, if made
for all periods not previously audited, would be approximately $5.4 million.
InterMedia's management believes that it is possible but not likely that the
TDOR can make such an assessment and prevail in defending it. Management also
believes that such an assessment is not likely based on the passage of the new
sales tax legislation.

     InterMedia's management believes it has made a valid interpretation of the
current Tennessee statute and regulations and that it has properly determined
and paid all sales tax due. InterMedia further believes that the legislative
history of the current statute and related regulations, as well as the TDOR's
history of not making assessments based on audits of prior periods, support
InterMedia's interpretation. InterMedia and other cable operators in Tennessee
are aggressively defending their past practices on calculation and payment of
the Amusement Tax.

     The Systems are subject to other claims and litigation in the ordinary
course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate outcome of any
existing litigation or other claims will not have a material adverse effect on
the Systems' financial position or results of operations.

6.  CHANNEL LAUNCH REVENUE

     During 1997 and 1998, the Systems were credited with amounts representing
their share of payments received or to be received by InterMedia from certain
programmers to launch and promote their new channels. Of the total amount
credited, the Systems recognized advertising revenue of $333 during the six
months ended June 30, 1999 for advertisements provided by the Systems to promote
the new channels. No advertising revenue was recognized for the six-month period
ended June 30, 1998 related to the promotion of these new channels. The
remaining amounts credited to the Systems are being amortized over the
respective terms of the program agreements which range between five and ten
years. The Systems amortized and recorded as other service revenues of $316 and
$350 for the six months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively.

7.  SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES TO CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

     Total accretion on RMG's Redeemable Preferred Stock for the six months
ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 amounted to $492 and $459, respectively.

                                      F-277
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                       RIFKIN CABLE INCOME PARTNERS L. P.

                                 BALANCE SHEET
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              12/31/98        6/30/99
                                                             -----------    -----------
<S>                                                          <C>            <C>
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents..................................  $    65,699    $    43,982
Customer accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
  accounts of $18,278 in 1998 and $12,047 in 1999..........       51,523         47,580
Other receivables..........................................      133,278         72,684
Prepaid expenses and deposits..............................       70,675         22,997
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
  Cable television transmission and distribution system and
     related equipment.....................................    8,758,525     11,051,767
  Land, buildings, vehicles and furniture and fixtures.....      623,281        468,694
                                                             -----------    -----------
                                                               9,381,806     11,520,461
  Less accumulated depreciation............................   (4,354,685)      (588,674)
                                                             -----------    -----------
     Net property, plant and equipment.....................    5,027,121     10,931,787
Franchise costs and other intangible assets, net of
  accumulated amortization of $2,033,405 in 1998 and
  $563,545 in 1999.........................................    1,772,345     12,920,055
                                                             -----------    -----------
          Total assets.....................................  $ 7,120,641    $24,039,085
                                                             ===========    ===========
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities...................  $   396,605    $   421,834
Customer deposits and prepayments..........................      126,212        121,878
Interest payable...........................................           --          3,539
Interpartnership debt......................................    2,865,426      1,585,851
                                                             -----------    -----------
          Total liabilities................................    3,388,243      2,133,102
Partners' equity:
  General partner..........................................      822,837      8,796,860
  Limited partners.........................................    2,909,561     13,109,123
                                                             -----------    -----------
          Total partners' equity...........................    3,732,398     21,905,983
                                                             -----------    -----------
          Total liabilities and partners' equity...........  $ 7,120,641    $24,039,085
                                                             ===========    ===========
</TABLE>

    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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                       RIFKIN CABLE INCOME PARTNERS L.P.

                            STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                              ------------------------
                                                               6/30/98       6/30/99
                                                              ----------    ----------
<S>                                                           <C>           <C>
REVENUE:
Service.....................................................  $2,380,813    $2,506,608
Installation and other......................................     166,952       201,478
                                                              ----------    ----------
          Total revenue.....................................   2,547,765     2,708,086
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Operating expense...........................................     387,727       291,302
Programming expense.........................................     503,809       599,910
Selling, general and administrative expense.................     298,255       337,492
Depreciation................................................     311,649       589,613
Amortization................................................     100,145       563,545
Management fees.............................................     127,388       135,335
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets...........................        (420)       25,109
                                                              ----------    ----------
          Total costs and expenses..........................   1,728,553     2,542,306
                                                              ----------    ----------
Operating income............................................     819,212       165,780
Interest expense............................................     193,502        96,891
                                                              ----------    ----------
Net income..................................................  $  625,710    $   68,889
                                                              ==========    ==========
</TABLE>

    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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                       RIFKIN CABLE INCOME PARTNERS L.P.

                         STATEMENT OF PARTNERS' EQUITY
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                GENERAL        LIMITED
                                                PARTNER       PARTNERS         TOTAL
                                               ----------    -----------    -----------
<S>                                            <C>           <C>            <C>
Partners' equity, December 31, 1997..........  $  263,171    $ 2,170,336    $ 2,433,507
Net income...................................     269,606        356,104        625,710
                                               ----------    -----------    -----------
Partners' equity, June 30, 1998..............  $  532,777    $ 2,526,440    $ 3,059,217
                                               ==========    ===========    ===========
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Partners' equity, December 31, 1998..........  $  822,837    $ 2,909,561    $ 3,732,398
Partners' contribution.......................   7,944,340     10,160,356     18,104,696
Net income...................................      29,683         39,206         68,889
                                               ----------    -----------    -----------
Partners' equity, June 30, 1999..............  $8,796,860    $13,109,123    $21,905,983
                                               ==========    ===========    ===========
</TABLE>

The partners' capital accounts for financial reporting purposes vary from the
tax capital accounts.

    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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                       RIFKIN CABLE INCOME PARTNERS L.P.

                            STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                              -------------------------
                                                               6/30/98        6/30/99
                                                              ----------    -----------
<S>                                                           <C>           <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income..................................................  $  625,710    $    68,889
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
  operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization.............................     411,794      1,153,158
  Amortization of deferred loan cost........................       9,485             --
  Loss (gain) on disposal of fixed assets...................        (420)        25,109
  Decrease (increase) in customer accounts receivable.......      (1,563)         3,943
  Decrease in other receivables.............................      65,289         60,594
  Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other.........      (5,196)        47,677
  Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued
     liabilities............................................     (17,175)        25,229
  Decrease in customer deposits and prepayments.............     (45,512)        (4,334)
  Increase (decrease) in interest payable...................      (4,216)         3,539
                                                              ----------    -----------
     Net cash provided by operating activities..............   1,038,196      1,383,804
                                                              ----------    -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Additions to property, plant and equipment................    (199,764)      (122,490)
  Additions to other intangible assets......................          --         (4,956)
  Proceeds from the sale of assets..........................       2,812          1,500
                                                              ----------    -----------
     Net cash used in investing activities..................    (196,952)      (125,946)
                                                              ----------    -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Payments of long-term debt................................    (464,750)            --
  Change in interpartnership debt, net......................          --     (1,279,575)
                                                              ----------    -----------
     Net cash used in financing activities..................    (464,750)    (1,279,575)
                                                              ----------    -----------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalent.........     376,494        (21,717)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period............     381,378         65,699
                                                              ----------    -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period..................  $  757,872    $    43,982
                                                              ==========    ===========
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Interest paid.............................................  $  188,234    $    93,352
                                                              ==========    ===========
</TABLE>

    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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                       RIFKIN CABLE INCOME PARTNERS L.P.

                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

ORGANIZATION

     Rifkin Cable Income Partners L.P. (the "Partnership") was formed in 1986 as
a limited partnership under the laws of the State of Delaware. The Partnership
owns, operates and develops cable television systems in Missouri and New Mexico.
Rifkin Cable Management Partners L.P., an affiliate of Rifkin & Associates,
Inc., is the general partner of the Partnership.

     The Partnership Agreement (the "Agreement") establishes the respective
rights, obligations and interests of the partners. The Agreement provides that
net income or loss, certain capital events, and cash distributions (all as
defined in the Agreement) are generally allocated 43% to the general partner and
57% to the limited partners.

ACQUISITION BY INTERLINK COMMUNICATIONS PARTNERS, LLLP

     Effective December 31, 1998, InterLink Communications Partners, LLLP
("ICP") acquired 100% of the Partnership. This transaction was accounted for as
a purchase, as such, assets and liabilities were written up to their fair market
value. The December 31, 1998 audited financial statements represent the
Partnership just prior to this transaction. The June 30, 1999 unaudited
financial statements represent the new basis of accounting as property, plant
and equipment and franchise cost which were written up by $6,398,400 and
$11,701600, respectively.

     Accordingly, the June 30, 1999 unaudited financial statements of the
Partnership are not comparable to the December 31, 1998 audited financial
statements of the Partnership, which are based upon historic costs.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited. However,
in the opinion of management, the financial statements reflect all adjustments,
consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for fair presentation in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to interim
periods. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 1999 are
not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full
fiscal year and cannot be used to indicate financial performance for the entire
year. The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the December 31, 1998 audited financial statements of Rifkin Cable Income
Partners L.P.

     Effective April 1, 1999, ICP completed the purchase of the remaining
general partner interest in the Partnership and the Partnership was merged into
ICP and ceased to exist as a separate legal entity. The Partnership's financial
statements subsequent to that date represent a divisional carve-out from ICP.
These financial statements include all the direct costs of operating its
business; however, certain assets, liabilities and costs not specifically
related to the Partnership's activities were allocated and reflected in the
financial position as of June 30, 1999, and the results of its operations and
its cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 1999. Management believes these
allocations were made on a reasonable basis. Nonetheless, the financial
information included herein may not necessarily reflect what the financial
position and results of operations of the Partnership would have been as a
stand-alone entity.

ACQUISITION BY CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC

     On February 12, 1999, ICP signed a letter of intent to sell all of ICP's
partnership interests to Charter Communications Holdings, LLC ("Charter"). On
April 26, 1999, ICP signed a definitive

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                       RIFKIN CABLE INCOME PARTNERS L.P.

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)


Purchase and Sale Agreement with Charter for the sale of the individual
partners' interest.


2.  LITIGATION

     The Partnership could possibly be named as defendant in various actions and
proceedings arising from the normal course of business. In all such cases, the
Partnership will vigorously defend itself against the litigation and, where
appropriate, will file counterclaims. Although the eventual outcome of potential
lawsuits cannot be predicted, it is management's opinion that any such lawsuit
will not result in liabilities that would have a material effect on the
Partnership's financial position or results of operations.


3.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS



     On September 13, 1999, the Charter transaction discussed above closed.


                                      F-283
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                     RIFKIN ACQUISITION PARTNERS, L.L.L.P.

                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             JUNE 30,      DECEMBER 31,
                                                               1999            1998
                                                           ------------    ------------
                                                                   (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                        <C>             <C>
ASSETS
Cash.....................................................  $  2,694,050    $  2,324,892
Subscriber accounts receivable, net of allowance for
  doubtful accounts of $283,021 in 1999 and $444,839 in
  1998...................................................     2,044,860       1,932,140
Other receivables........................................     3,813,453       5,637,771
Prepaid expenses and other...............................     1,290,900       2,398,528
Property, plant and equipment at cost:
  Cable television transmission and distribution systems
     and related equipment...............................   164,389,372     149,376,914
  Land, building, vehicles and furniture and fixtures....     8,431,453       7,421,960
                                                           ------------    ------------
                                                            172,820,825     156,798,874
Less accumulated depreciation............................   (42,862,043)    (35,226,773)
                                                           ------------    ------------
  Net property, plant and equipment......................   129,958,782     121,572,101
Franchise costs and other intangible assets, net of
  accumulated amortization of $78,661,872 in 1999 and
  $67,857,545 in 1998....................................   170,219,573     183,438,197
                                                           ------------    ------------
     Total assets........................................  $310,021,618    $317,303,629
                                                           ============    ============
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.................  $ 18,385,567    $ 11,684,594
Subscriber deposits and prepayments......................     1,203,363       1,676,900
Interest payable.........................................     7,169,321       7,242,954
Deferred taxes payable...................................     6,703,000       7,942,000
Notes payable............................................   225,575,000     224,575,000
                                                           ------------    ------------
     Total liabilities...................................   259,036,251     253,121,448
Commitments:
Redeemable partners' interests...........................    16,732,480      10,180,400
Partners' capital (deficit):
  General partner........................................    (2,941,996)     (1,991,018)
  Limited partners.......................................    36,851,306      55,570,041
  Preferred equity interest..............................       343,577         422,758
                                                           ------------    ------------
     Total partners' capital.............................    34,252,887      54,001,781
                                                           ------------    ------------
     Total liabilities and partners' capital.............  $310,021,618    $317,303,629
                                                           ============    ============
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      F-284
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                     RIFKIN ACQUISITION PARTNERS, L.L.L.P.

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                     JUNE 30,
                                                            ---------------------------
                                                                1999           1998
                                                            ------------    -----------
                                                                    (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                         <C>             <C>
REVENUE:
Service...................................................  $ 44,101,504    $40,840,852
Installation and other....................................     4,482,312      3,460,924
                                                            ------------    -----------
     Total revenue........................................    48,583,816     44,301,776
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Operating expense.........................................     6,644,646      7,005,851
Programming expense.......................................    10,639,390      9,249,482
Selling, general and administrative expense...............    10,744,654      6,357,755
Depreciation..............................................     8,246,865      7,409,182
Amortization..............................................    12,738,555     11,274,197
Management fees...........................................     1,700,434      1,550,562
Loss on disposal of assets................................       471,021        647,759
                                                            ------------    -----------
     Total costs and expenses.............................    51,185,565     43,494,788
                                                            ------------    -----------
Operating income(loss)....................................    (2,601,749)       806,988
Gain on sale of Michigan assets...........................            --     (5,989,846)
Interest expense..........................................    11,722,458     11,717,980
                                                            ------------    -----------
Loss before income taxes and cumulative effect of
  accounting change.......................................   (14,324,207)    (4,921,146)
Income tax benefit........................................    (1,239,000)    (1,900,000)
                                                            ------------    -----------
Loss before cumulative effect of accounting change........   (13,085,207)    (3,021,146)
Cumulative effect of accounting change for organizational
  costs...................................................       111,607             --
                                                            ------------    -----------
Net loss..................................................  $(13,196,814)   $(3,021,146)
                                                            ============    ===========
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      F-285
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                     RIFKIN ACQUISITION PARTNERS, L.L.L.P.

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                     JUNE 30,
                                                           ----------------------------
                                                               1999            1998
                                                           ------------    ------------
                                                                   (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                        <C>             <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss.................................................  $(13,196,814)   $ (3,021,146)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
  operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization..........................    20,985,420      18,683,379
  Amortization of deferred loan cost.....................       483,396         494,880
  Gain on sale of Michigan assets........................            --      (5,989,846)
  Loss on disposal of fixed assets.......................       471,021         647,759
  Cumulative effect of accounting change for
     organizational costs................................       111,607              --
  Deferred taxes benefit.................................    (1,239,000)     (1,900,000)
  Decrease (increase) in subscriber accounts
     receivable..........................................      (112,720)        269,303
  Decrease in other receivables..........................     1,824,318          72,181
  Decrease in prepaid expenses and other.................     1,107,628         201,781
  Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities...     6,700,973       1,135,221
  Decrease in subscriber deposits and prepayment.........      (473,537)       (261,722)
  Decrease in interest payable...........................       (73,633)       (272,439)
                                                           ------------    ------------
     Net cash provided by operating activities...........    16,588,659      10,059,351
                                                           ------------    ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property, plant and equipment...............   (17,194,454)    (15,876,545)
Additions to cable television franchises, net of
  retirements and changes in other intangible assets.....      (114,930)       (757,843)
Net proceeds from sale of Michigan assets................            --      17,050,564
Net proceeds from the disposal of assets (other than
  Michigan assets).......................................        89,883         118,952
                                                           ------------    ------------
     Net cash provided by (used in) investing
       activities........................................   (17,219,501)        535,128
                                                           ------------    ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from long-term bank debt........................     9,500,000      12,000,000
Payments of long term-bank debt..........................    (8,500,000)    (23,425,000)
                                                           ------------    ------------
     Net cash provided by (used in) financing
       activities........................................     1,000,000     (11,425,000)
                                                           ------------    ------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH..........................       369,158        (830,521)
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD..............................     2,324,892       1,902,555
                                                           ------------    ------------
CASH AT END OF PERIOD....................................  $  2,694,050    $  1,072,034
                                                           ============    ============
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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                     RIFKIN ACQUISITION PARTNERS, L.L.L.P.

             CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT)
                    SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 AND 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 PREFERRED
                                  EQUITY        GENERAL        LIMITED
                                 INTEREST       PARTNER       PARTNERS         TOTAL
                                 ---------    -----------    -----------    -----------
                                                      (UNAUDITED)
<S>                              <C>          <C>            <C>            <C>
Partners' capital (deficit) at
  12/31/98.....................  $422,758     $(1,991,018)   $55,570,041    $54,001,781
Net loss for the six months
  ended 6/30/99................   (79,181)       (131,968)   (12,985,665)   (13,196,814)
Accretion of redeemable
  partners' interest...........        --        (819,010)    (5,733,070)    (6,552,080)
                                 --------     -----------    -----------    -----------
Partners' capital (deficit) at
  6/30/99......................  $343,577     $(2,941,996)   $36,851,306    $34,252,887
                                 ========     ===========    ===========    ===========
Partners' capital (deficit) at
  12/31/97.....................  $276,243     $(1,885,480)   $34,044,912    $32,435,675
Net loss for the six months
  ended 6/30/98................   (18,127)        (30,211)    (2,972,808)    (3,021,146)
Accretion of redeemable
  partners' interest...........        --        (140,975)      (986,825)    (1,127,800)
                                 --------     -----------    -----------    -----------
Partners' capital (deficit) at
  6/30/98......................  $258,116     $(2,056,666)   $30,085,279    $28,286,729
                                 ========     ===========    ===========    ===========
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      F-287
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                     RIFKIN ACQUISITION PARTNERS, L.L.L.P.

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  GENERAL INFORMATION

     Rifkin Acquisition Partners, L.P. ("RAP L.P.") was formed on December 16,
1988, pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado, for the purpose of
acquiring and operating cable television (CATV) systems. On September 1, 1995,
RAP L.P. registered as a limited liability limited partnership, Rifkin
Acquisition Partners, L.L.L.P. (the "Partnership"), pursuant to the laws of the
State of Colorado. Rifkin Acquisition Management, L.P., was the general partner
of RAP L.P. and is the general partner of the Partnership ("General Partner").
The Partnership and its subsidiaries are hereinafter referred to on a
consolidated basis as the "Company."

     The Partnership operates under a limited liability limited partnership
agreement (the "Partnership Agreement") which establishes contribution
requirements, enumerates the rights and responsibilities of the partners and
advisory committee, provides for allocations of income, losses and
distributions, and defines certain items relating thereto.

     These statements have been completed in conformity with the SEC
requirements for unaudited consolidated financial statements for the Company and
does not contain all of the necessary footnote disclosures required for a fair
presentation of the balance sheets, statements of operations, of partners'
capital(deficit), and of cash flows in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles. However, in the opinion of management, this data includes
all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals necessary to present
fairly the consolidated financial position at June 30, 1999, December 31, 1998
and June 30, 1998, and its consolidated results of operations and cash flows for
the six months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998. The consolidated financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's annual consolidated
financial statements and notes thereto included on Form 10-K, No. 333-3084, for
the year ended December 31, 1998.

2.  SUBSEQUENT EVENT


     On February 12, 1999, the Company signed a letter of intent for the
partners to sell their partnership interests to Charter Communications, Inc.
("Charter"). On April 26, 1999, the Company signed a definitive Purchase and
Sale Agreement with Charter for the sale of the individual partners' interest.
The transaction closed September 13, 1999.


3.  ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

     Effective January 1, 1999, the Company adopted the Accounting Standards
Executive Committee's Statement of Position (SOP)98-5 "Reporting on the Costs of
Start-Up Activities," which requires the Company to expense all start-up costs
related to organizing a new business. During the first quarter of 1999, the
Company wrote off the organization costs capitalized in prior years along with
the accumulated amortization, resulting in the recognition of a cumulative
effect of accounting change loss of $111,607.

4.  RECLASSIFICATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION

     Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1998 Consolidated Statement
of Operations to conform with the Audited Consolidated Statement of Operations
for the year ended December 31, 1998.

                                      F-288
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                     RIFKIN ACQUISITION PARTNERS, L.L.L.P.

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

5.  SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES

     On January 26, 1996, the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Rifkin
Acquisition Capital Corp (RAC), co-issued a $125 million aggregate principal
amount of 11 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes (the "Notes") to institutional
investors. These Notes were subsequently exchanged on June 18, 1996 for publicly
registered notes with identical terms. Interest on the Notes is payable in cash,
semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 of each year, commencing on July 15,
1996. The Notes, which mature on January 15, 2006, can be redeemed in whole or
in part, at the Issuers' option, at any time on or after January 15, 2001, at
redeemable prices contained in the Notes plus accrued interest. In addition, at
any time on or prior to January 15, 1999, the Issuers, at their option, were
allowed to redeem up to 25% of the principle amount of the notes issued to
institutional investors of not less than $25 million. Such redemption did not
take place. The Senior Subordinated Notes had a balance of $125 million at June
30, 1999 and December 31, 1998.

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                         INDIANA CABLE ASSOCIATES, LTD.

                                 BALANCE SHEET

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              12/31/98        6/30/99
                                                             -----------    -----------
                                                                            (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                          <C>            <C>
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents................................    $   108,619    $        --
Customer accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful
  accounts of $24,729 in 1998 and $9,526 in 1999.........         85,795         87,996
Other receivables........................................        295,023        263,708
Prepaid expenses and deposits............................        152,575        154,330
Property, plant and equipment:
  Buildings..............................................         91,682         32,193
  Transmission and distribution systems and related
     equipment...........................................     11,336,892     12,490,384
  Office furniture and equipment.........................        161,327         68,003
  Spare parts and construction inventory.................        742,022        223,287
                                                             -----------    -----------
                                                              12,331,923     12,813,867
  Less accumulated depreciation..........................      8,008,158        726,498
                                                             -----------    -----------
     Net property, plant and equipment...................      4,323,765     12,087,369
Other assets, less accumulated amortization of $8,355,280
  in 1998 and $2,069,935 in 1999.........................      5,083,029     19,769,578
                                                             -----------    -----------
          Total assets...................................    $10,048,806    $32,362,981
                                                             ===========    ===========
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Liabilities:
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities...............    $   897,773    $   652,702
  Customer prepayments...................................         47,458         51,444
  Interest payable.......................................             --         27,281
  Interpartnership debt..................................      9,606,630      9,500,071
                                                             -----------    -----------
          Total liabilities..............................     10,551,861     10,231,498
Partners' equity (deficit):
  General partner........................................        (20,106)       772,103
  Limited partner........................................       (482,949)    21,359,380
                                                             -----------    -----------
Total partners' equity (deficit).........................       (503,055)    22,131,483
                                                             -----------    -----------
          Total liabilities and partners' equity
             (deficit)...................................    $10,048,806    $32,362,981
                                                             ===========    ===========
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.
                                      F-290
<PAGE>   536

                         INDIANA CABLE ASSOCIATES, LTD.

                            STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                              -------------------------
                                                               6/30/98        6/30/99
                                                              ----------    -----------
<S>                                                           <C>           <C>
REVENUE:
Service.....................................................  $3,615,421    $ 3,757,873
Installation and other......................................     356,076        493,077
                                                              ----------    -----------
          Total revenue.....................................   3,971,497      4,250,950
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Operating expense...........................................     616,355        384,542
Programming expense.........................................     886,757        905,063
Selling, general and administrative expense.................     531,236        584,329
Depreciation................................................     260,229        728,537
Amortization................................................     354,803      2,069,935
Management fees.............................................     198,575        212,548
Loss on disposal of assets..................................      24,924         34,071
                                                              ----------    -----------
          Total costs and expenses..........................   2,872,879      4,919,025
                                                              ----------    -----------
Operating income (loss).....................................   1,098,618       (668,075)
Interest expense............................................     574,213        403,594
                                                              ----------    -----------
Net income (loss)...........................................  $  524,405    $(1,071,669)
                                                              ==========    ===========
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.
                                      F-291
<PAGE>   537

                         INDIANA CABLE ASSOCIATES, LTD.

                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                             --------------------------
                                                               6/30/98        6/30/99
                                                             -----------    -----------
<S>                                                          <C>            <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)..........................................  $   524,405    $(1,071,669)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
  provided by operating activities:
  Depreciation.............................................      260,229        728,537
  Amortization.............................................      354,803      2,069,935
  Amortization of deferred loan costs......................       13,894             --
  Loss on disposal of assets...............................       24,924         34,071
  Decrease (increase) in customer accounts receivable......       21,163         (2,201)
  Decrease in other receivables............................        5,924         31,315
  Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and deposits.....       10,496         (1,755)
  Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued
     liabilities...........................................       75,670       (245,071)
  Increase (decrease) in customer prepayments..............      (14,658)         3,986
  Increase (decrease) in interest payable..................       (1,045)        27,281
                                                             -----------    -----------
     Net cash provided by operating activities.............    1,275,805      1,574,429
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchases of property, plant and equipment...............     (284,031)    (1,574,418)
  Additions to intangible assets...........................           --         (2,662)
  Net Proceeds from the sale of assets.....................           --            591
                                                             -----------    -----------
     Net cash used in investing activities.................     (284,031)    (1,576,489)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Proceeds from long-term debt.............................      600,000             --
  Payments of long-term debt...............................   (1,600,000)            --
  Change in interpartnership debt, net.....................           --       (106,559)
  Deferred loan cost.......................................         (934)            --
                                                             -----------    -----------
     Net cash used in financing activities.................   (1,000,934)      (106,559)
                                                             -----------    -----------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents..................       (9,160)      (108,619)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period...........       82,684        108,619
                                                             -----------    -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.................  $    73,524    $        --
                                                             ===========    ===========
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Interest paid............................................  $   529,880    $   376,313
                                                             ===========    ===========
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.
                                      F-292
<PAGE>   538

                         INDIANA CABLE ASSOCIATES, LTD.

                         STATEMENT OF PARTNERS' DEFICIT
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                GENERAL      LIMITED
                                                PARTNER      PARTNERS        TOTAL
                                                --------   ------------   ------------
<S>                                             <C>        <C>            <C>
Partners' deficit at December 31, 1997........  $(66,418)  $ (1,759,845)  $ (1,826,263)
Net income, six months ended June 30, 1998....    18,354        506,051        524,405
                                                --------   ------------   ------------
Partners' deficit at June 30, 1998............  $(48,064)  $ (1,253,794)  $ (1,301,858)
                                                ========   ============   ============
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Partners' deficit at December 31, 1998........  $(20,106)  $   (482,949)  $   (503,055)
Investment in Partnership.....................   829,718     22,876,489     23,706,207
Net loss for six months ended June 30, 1999...   (37,509)    (1,034,160)    (1,071,669)
                                                --------   ------------   ------------
Partners' equity at June 30, 1999.............  $772,103   $ 21,359,380   $ 22,131,483
                                                ========   ============   ============
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.
                                      F-293
<PAGE>   539

                         INDIANA CABLE ASSOCIATES, LTD.

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

1.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited. However,
in the opinion of management, the financial statements reflect all adjustments,
consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for fair presentation in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to interim
periods. Interim results of operations are not indicative of results for the
full year. The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the audited consolidated financial statements of Indiana Cable Associates,
Ltd. (the "Partnership").

     Effective April 1, 1999, InterLink Communications Partners, LLLP ("ICP")
completed the purchase of the remaining general partner interest in the
Partnership and the Partnership was merged into ICP and ceased to exist as a
separate legal entity. Indiana Cable Associates' financial statements subsequent
to that date represent a divisional carve-out from ICP. These financial
statements include all the direct costs of operating its business; however,
certain assets, liabilities and costs not specifically related to the
Partnership's activities were allocated and reflected in the financial position
as of June 30, 1999, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for
the six months ended June 30, 1999. Management believes these allocations were
made on a reasonable basis. Nonetheless, the financial information included
herein may not necessarily reflect what the financial position and results of
operations of the Partnership would have been as a stand-alone entity.

2.  ACQUISITION BY INTERLINK COMMUNICATIONS PARTNERS, LLLP

     ICP agreed to purchase all of the Partnership interests as of December 31,
1998, for a total purchase price of approximately $32.7 million. The acquisition
of the Partnership by ICP was accounted for as a purchase and a new basis of
accounting was established effective January 1, 1999. The new basis resulted in
assets and liabilities being recorded at their fair market value resulting in a
increase in property, plant, and equipment and franchise costs of approximately
$7.0 million and approximately $16.8 million, respectively. Accordingly, the
1999 interim-unaudited financial statements are not comparable to the 1998
interim-unaudited financial statements of the Partnership, which are based on
historical costs.

3.  ACQUISITION BY CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC

     On February 12, 1999, ICP signed a letter of intent to sell all of ICP's
partnership interests to Charter Communications Holdings, LLC ("Charter"). On
April 26, 1999, ICP signed a definitive Purchase and Sale Agreement with Charter
for the sale of the individual partners' interest. ICP and Charter are expected
to complete the sale during the third quarter of 1999.

4.  LITIGATION

     The Partnership could possibly be named as defendant in various actions and
proceedings arising from the normal course of business. In all such cases, the
Partnership will vigorously defend itself against the litigation and, where
appropriate, will file counterclaims. Although the eventual outcome of potential
lawsuits cannot be predicted, it is management's opinion that any such lawsuit
will not result in liabilities that would have a material affect on the
Partnership's financial position or results of operations.

                                      F-294
<PAGE>   540

             R/N SOUTH FLORIDA CABLE MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              12/31/98        6/30/99
                                                            ------------    -----------
<S>                                                         <C>             <C>
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents.................................  $    678,739    $   720,335
Customer accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful
  accounts of $84,424 in 1998 and $17,699 in 1999.........       455,339        486,624
Other receivables.........................................     1,691,593        981,567
Prepaid expenses and deposits.............................       393,022        151,631
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
  Transmission and distribution system and related
     equipment............................................    27,981,959     24,298,593
  Office furniture and equipment..........................       755,398        251,659
  Leasehold improvements..................................       549,969          1,016
  Construction in process and spare parts inventory.......       744,806      1,511,622
                                                            ------------    -----------
                                                              30,032,132     26,062,890
  Less accumulated depreciation...........................   (11,368,764)    (1,395,385)
                                                            ------------    -----------
     Net property, plant and equipment....................    18,663,368     24,667,505
Other assets, less accumulated amortization...............     5,181,012     70,082,997
                                                            ------------    -----------
          Total assets....................................  $ 27,063,073    $97,090,659
                                                            ============    ===========
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Liabilities:
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities................  $  2,356,540    $ 2,629,249
  Interest payable........................................            --         40,774
  Customer prepayments....................................       690,365        752,522
  Interpartnership debt...................................    31,222,436     29,181,690
                                                            ------------    -----------
          Total liabilities...............................    34,269,341     32,604,235
Partners' equity (deficit):
  General partner.........................................       (81,688)       585,770
  Limited partner.........................................    (8,104,718)    58,010,284
  Special limited partner.................................       980,138      5,890,370
                                                            ------------    -----------
Total partners' equity (deficit)..........................    (7,206,268)    64,486,424
                                                            ------------    -----------
          Total liabilities and partners' equity
             (deficit)....................................  $ 27,063,073    $97,090,659
                                                            ============    ===========
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.
                                      F-295
<PAGE>   541

             R/N SOUTH FLORIDA CABLE MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                            ---------------------------
                                                              6/30/98        6/30/99
                                                            -----------    ------------
<S>                                                         <C>            <C>
REVENUES:
Service...................................................  $ 9,263,046    $ 10,443,758
Installation and other....................................    1,524,279       1,829,934
                                                            -----------    ------------
                                                             10,787,325      12,273,692
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Operating expense.........................................    1,871,082       2,015,928
Programming expense.......................................    2,302,086       2,701,090
Selling, general and administrative expense...............    2,333,536       2,169,031
Depreciation..............................................    1,088,616       1,401,473
Amortization..............................................      646,553      12,465,996
Management fees...........................................      431,493         490,948
Loss on disposal of assets................................       96,044         242,800
                                                            -----------    ------------
          Total costs and expenses........................    8,769,410      21,487,266
                                                            -----------    ------------
Operating income (loss)...................................    2,017,915      (9,213,574)
Interest expense..........................................    1,286,725       1,235,445
                                                            -----------    ------------
Net income (loss).........................................  $   731,190    $(10,449,019)
                                                            ===========    ============
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.

                                      F-296
<PAGE>   542

             R/N SOUTH FLORIDA CABLE MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

             COMPARATIVE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PARTNERS' EQUITY
                                  (UNAUDITED)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 SPECIAL
                                       GENERAL      LIMITED      LIMITED
                                       PARTNER     PARTNERS      PARTNERS       TOTAL
                                       --------   -----------   ----------   ------------
<S>                                    <C>        <C>           <C>          <C>
Partners' equity (deficit) at
  December 31, 1997..................  $(96,602)  $(9,582,050)  $  870,419   $ (8,808,233)
Net income for the six months ended
  June 30, 1998......................     6,808       674,303       50,079        731,190
                                       --------   -----------   ----------   ------------
Partners' equity (deficit) at June
  30, 1998...........................  $(89,794)  $(8,907,747)  $  920,498   $ (8,077,043)
                                       ========   ===========   ==========   ============
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Partners' equity (deficit) at
  December 31, 1998..................  $(81,688)  $(8,104,718)  $  980,138   $ (7,206,268)
Investment in Partnership............   764,739    75,751,087    5,625,885     82,141,711
Net loss for the six months ended
  June 30, 1999......................   (97,281)   (9,636,085)    (715,653)   (10,449,019)
                                       --------   -----------   ----------   ------------
Partners' equity at June 30, 1999....  $585,770   $58,010,284   $5,890,370   $ 64,486,424
                                       ========   ===========   ==========   ============
</TABLE>


                            See accompanying notes.
                                      F-297
<PAGE>   543

             R/N SOUTH FLORIDA CABLE MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (UNAUDITED)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                            ---------------------------
                                                              6/30/98        6/30/99
                                                            -----------    ------------
<S>                                                         <C>            <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss).........................................  $   731,190    $(10,449,019)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
  provided by operating activities:
  Depreciation............................................    1,088,616       1,401,473
  Amortization............................................      646,553      12,465,996
  Amortization of deferred loan cost......................       44,659              --
  Loss on disposal of assets..............................       96,044         242,800
  Decrease (increase) in customer accounts receivable.....      233,404         (31,285)
  Decrease (increase) in other receivables................      (98,355)        710,025
  Decrease in prepaid expenses and deposits...............       31,048         241,391
  Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued
     liabilities..........................................     (375,494)        272,709
  Increase (decrease) in customer prepayments.............     (174,131)         62,157
  Increase in interest payable............................       13,034          40,774
                                                            -----------    ------------
     Net cash provided by operating activities............    2,236,568       4,957,021
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchases of property, plant and equipment..............   (3,586,254)     (2,697,239)
  Additions to other assets, net of refranchises..........     (142,090)       (212,568)
  Proceeds from the sale of assets........................        7,063          35,128
                                                            -----------    ------------
     Net cash used in investing activities................   (3,721,281)     (2,874,679)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Proceeds from long-term debt............................    4,400,000              --
  Payments of long-term debt..............................   (2,850,000)             --
  Change in interpartnership debt, net....................           --      (2,040,746)
                                                            -----------    ------------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities.......    1,550,000      (2,040,746)
                                                            -----------    ------------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents.................       65,287          41,596
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period..........      362,619         678,739
                                                            -----------    ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period................  $   427,906    $    720,335
                                                            ===========    ============
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Interest paid...........................................  $ 1,211,531    $  1,244,254
                                                            ===========    ============
</TABLE>


                            See accompanying notes.
                                      F-298
<PAGE>   544

             R/N SOUTH FLORIDA CABLE MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

1.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited. However,
in the opinion of management, the financial statements reflect all adjustments,
consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for fair presentation in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to interim
periods. Interim results of operations are not indicative of results for the
full year. The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the December 31, 1998 audited consolidated financial statements of R/N
South Florida Cable Management Limited Partnership (the "Partnership").

     Effective April 1, 1999, InterLink Communications Partners, LLLP ("ICP")
completed the purchase of the remaining general partner interest in the
Partnership and the Partnership was merged into ICP and ceased to exist as a
separate legal entity. The Partnership's financial statements subsequent to that
date represent a divisional carve-out from ICP. These financial statements
include all the direct costs of operating its business; however, certain assets,
liabilities and costs not specifically related to the Partnership's activities
were allocated and reflected in the financial position as of June 30, 1999, and
the results of its operations and its cash flows for the six months ended June
30, 1999. Management believes these allocations were made on a reasonable basis.
Nonetheless, the financial information included herein may not necessarily
reflect what the financial position and results of operations of the Partnership
would have been as a stand-alone entity.

2.  ACQUISITION BY INTERLINK COMMUNICATIONS PARTNERS, LLLP

     ICP agreed to purchase all of the Partnership interests as of December 31,
1998, for a total purchase price of approximately $105.5 million. The
acquisition of the Partnership by ICP was accounted for as a purchase and a new
basis of accounting was established effective January 1, 1999. The new basis
resulted in assets and liabilities being recorded at their fair market value
resulting in a increase in property, plant, and equipment and franchise costs of
approximately $5.0 million and approximately $77.1 million, respectively.
Accordingly, the 1999 interim-unaudited financial statements are not comparable
to the 1998 interim-unaudited financial statements of the Partnership, which are
based on historical costs.

3.  DEBT

     On December 30, 1998, the Partnership obtained an interpartnership loan
agreement with ICP. Borrowings under the interpartnership loan, as well as
interest and principal payments are due at the discretion of the management of
ICP. The balance of the interpartnership loan at December 31, 1998 and June 30,
1999 was $31,222,436 and $29,181,690, respectively. The interest rate at both
December 31, 1998 and June 30, 1999 was 8.5%

4.  ACQUISITION BY CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC

     On February 12, 1999, ICP signed a letter of intent to sell all of ICP's
partnership interests to Charter Communications Holdings, LLC ("Charter"). On
April 26, 1999, ICP signed a definitive Purchase and Sale Agreement with Charter
for the sale of the individual partners' interest. ICP and Charter are expected
to complete the sale during the third quarter of 1999.

                                      F-299
<PAGE>   545
             R/N SOUTH FLORIDA CABLE MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

5.  LITIGATION

     The Partnership could possibly be named as defendant in various actions and
proceedings arising from the normal course of business. In all such cases, the
Partnership will vigorously defend itself against the litigation and, where
appropriate, will file counterclaims. Although the eventual outcome of potential
lawsuits cannot be predicted, it is management's opinion that any such lawsuit
will not result in liabilities that would have a material affect on the
Partnership's financial position or results of operations.

                                      F-300
<PAGE>   546

                       REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

To the Board of Managers
of Avalon Cable LLC

     In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the
related consolidated statements of operations, changes in members' interest and
cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Avalon Cable LLC and its subsidiaries (the "Company") at December 31, 1997 and
1998 and the results of their operations, changes in members' interest and their
cash flows for the period from September 4, 1997 (inception), through December
31, 1997 and for the year ended December 31, 1998 in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an
opinion on the financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits
of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
which require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.

                                          PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

New York, New York
March 30, 1999, except for Note 12,
as to which the date is May 13, 1999

                                      F-301
<PAGE>   547

                       AVALON CABLE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   DECEMBER 31,
                                                              ----------------------
                                                                 1998          1997
                                                              ----------      ------
                                                              (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                           <C>             <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash........................................................   $  9,288        $ --
Subscriber receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts
  of $943...................................................      5,862          --
Accounts receivable-affiliate...............................        124          --
Deferred income taxes.......................................        479          --
Prepaid expenses and other current assets...................        580         504
                                                               --------        ----
Total current assets........................................     16,333         504
Property, plant and equipment, net..........................    111,421          --
Intangible assets, net......................................    462,117          --
Other assets................................................        227          --
                                                               --------        ----
Total assets................................................   $590,098        $504
                                                               ========        ====
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' INTEREST
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current portion of notes payable............................   $     20        $ --
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......................     11,646          --
Accounts payable, net-affiliate.............................      2,023         500
Advance billings and customer deposits......................      3,171          --
                                                               --------        ----
Total current liabilities...................................     16,860         500
Note payable, net of current portion........................    402,949          --
Note payable-affiliate......................................      3,341          --
Deferred income taxes.......................................      1,841          --
                                                               --------        ----
Total liabilities...........................................    424,991         500
                                                               --------        ----
Minority interest...........................................     13,855          --
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
MEMBERS' INTEREST:
Members' capital............................................    166,630          --
Accumulated earnings (deficit)..............................    (15,378)          4
                                                               --------        ----
Total member's interest.....................................    151,252           4
                                                               --------        ----
Total liabilities and member's interest.....................   $590,098        $504
                                                               ========        ====
</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.
                                      F-302
<PAGE>   548

                       AVALON CABLE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               FOR THE PERIOD FROM
                                                            FOR THE YEAR        SEPTEMBER 4, 1997
                                                                ENDED          (INCEPTION) THROUGH
                                                          DECEMBER 31, 1998     DECEMBER 31, 1997
                                                          -----------------    -------------------
                                                                   (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                       <C>                  <C>
REVENUE:
Basic services..........................................      $ 14,976                 $--
Premium services........................................         1,468                 --
Other...................................................         1,743                 --
                                                              --------                 --
Total revenues..........................................        18,187                 --
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative.....................         4,207                 --
Programming.............................................         4,564                 --
Technical and operations................................         1,951                 --
Depreciation and amortization...........................         8,183                 --
                                                              --------                 --
Loss from operations....................................          (718)                --
Other income (expense):
Interest income.........................................           173                  4
Interest expense........................................        (8,223)                --
Other expense, net......................................           (65)                --
                                                              --------                 --
Income (loss) before income taxes.......................        (8,833)                 4
Provision for income taxes..............................          (186)                --
                                                              --------                 --
Income (loss) before minority interest and extraordinary
  item..................................................        (9,019)                 4
Minority interest in consolidated entity................          (398)                --
                                                              --------                 --
Income (loss) before the extraordinary loss on early
  extinguishment of debt................................        (9,417)                 4
Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt......        (5,965)                --
                                                              --------                 --
Net income (loss).......................................      $(15,382)                $4
                                                              ========                 ==
</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.
                                      F-303
<PAGE>   549

                       AVALON CABLE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

             CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS' INTEREST
  FROM THE PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 4, 1997 (INCEPTION) THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        CLASS A              CLASS B-1        ACCUMULATED    TOTAL
                                  --------------------   ------------------    EARNINGS     MEMBERS'
                                    UNITS        $        UNITS       $        (DEFICIT)    INTEREST
                                  ---------   --------   -------   --------   -----------   --------
                                              (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
<S>                               <C>         <C>        <C>       <C>        <C>           <C>
Net income for the period from
  September 4, 1997 through
  December 31, 1997.............       --     $    --         --   $     --    $      4     $      4
Issuance of Class A units.......   45,000      45,000         --         --          --       45,000
Issuance of Class B-1 units in
  consideration for Avalon Cable
  of New England LLC............       --          --     64,696      4,345          --        4,345
Contribution of assets and
  liabilities of Avalon Cable of
  Michigan Inc..................       --          --    510,994    117,285          --      117,285
Net loss for the year ended
  December 31, 1998.............       --                     --                (15,382)     (15,382)
                                   ------     -------    -------   --------    --------     --------
Balance at December 31, 1998....   45,000     $45,000    575,690   $121,630    $(15,378)    $151,252
                                   ======     =======    =======   ========    ========     ========
</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.
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                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 FOR THE PERIOD
                                                            FOR THE YEAR       SEPTEMBER 31, 1997
                                                                ENDED             (INCEPTION)
                                                          DECEMBER 31, 1998    DECEMBER 31, 1997
                                                          -----------------    ------------------
                                                                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                       <C>                  <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss).......................................      $ (15,382)              $ 4
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
  by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization...........................          8,183                --
Deferred income taxes, net..............................          1,010                --
Extraordinary loss on extinguishment of debt............          5,965                --
Provision for loss on accounts receivable...............             75                --
Minority interest in consolidated entity................            398                --
Accretion of senior discount notes......................          1,083                --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities Increase in
  subscriber receivables................................         (1,679)
Increase in accounts receivable-affiliates..............           (124)               --
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets...            (76)               (4)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses.......          4,863                --
Increase in accounts payable-affiliates.................          1,523                --
Increase in advance billings and customer deposits......          1,684                --
Change in Other, net....................................           (227)               --
                                                              ---------               ---
Net cash provided by operating activities...............          7,296                --
                                                              ---------               ---
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures....................................        (11,468)               --
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired......................       (554,402)               --
                                                              ---------               ---
Net cash used in investing activities...................       (565,870)               --
                                                              ---------               ---
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of credit facility...............        265,888                --
Principal payment on credit facility....................       (125,013)               --
Proceeds from issuance of senior subordinated debt......        150,000                --
Proceeds from issuance of note payable-affiliate........          3,341                --
Proceeds from issuance of senior discount notes.........        110,411                --
Proceeds from other notes payable.......................            600                --
Payments for debt issuance costs........................         (3,995)               --
Contribution by members.................................        166,630                --
                                                              ---------               ---
Net cash provided by financing activities...............        567,862                --
Increase in cash........................................          9,288                --
Cash, beginning of period...............................             --                --
                                                              ---------               ---
Cash, end of period.....................................      $   9,288               $--
                                                              =========               ===
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for interest................      $   3,480               $--
                                                              =========               ===
</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.
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                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

     Avalon Cable LLC ("Avalon"), and its wholly owned subsidiaries Avalon Cable
Holdings Finance, Inc. ("Avalon Holdings Finance") and Avalon Cable of Michigan
LLC ("Avalon Michigan"), were formed in October 1998, pursuant to the laws of
the State of Delaware, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Avalon Cable of New
England Holdings, Inc. ("Avalon New England Holdings").

     On November 6, 1998, Avalon New England Holdings contributed its 100%
interest in Avalon Cable of New England LLC ("Avalon New England") to Avalon in
exchange for a membership interest in Avalon. This contribution was between
entities under common control and was accounted for similar to a
pooling-of-interests. Under this pooling-of-interests method, the results of
operations for Avalon include the results of operations from the date of
inception (September 4, 1997) of Avalon New England. On that same date, Avalon
received $63,000 from affiliated entities, which was comprised of (i) a $45,000
capital contribution by Avalon Investors, LLC ("Avalon Investors") and (ii) a
$18,000 promissory note from Avalon Cable Holdings LLC ("Avalon Holdings"),
which was used to make a $62,800 cash contribution to Avalon New England.

     The cash contribution received by Avalon New England was used to (i)
extinguish existing indebtedness of $29,600 and (ii) fund a $33,200 loan to
Avalon Holdings Finance which matures on December 31, 2001.

     On December 10, 1998, Avalon received a dividend distribution from Avalon
New England in the amount of $18,206, which was used by Avalon to pay off the
promissory note payable to Avalon Holdings, plus accrued interest.

     Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc. was formed in June 1998, pursuant to the
laws of the state of Delaware, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Avalon Cable of
Michigan Holdings, Inc. ("Michigan Holdings".) On June 3, 1998, Avalon Cable of
Michigan, Inc. entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Agreement")
among Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc., Michigan Holdings and Cable Michigan, Inc.
("Cable Michigan"), pursuant to which Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc. will merge
into Cable Michigan and Cable Michigan will become a wholly owned subsidiary of
Michigan Holdings (the "Merger"). As part of the Merger, the name of the company
was changed to Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc.

     In accordance with the terms of the Agreement, each share of common stock,
par value $1.00 per share ("common stock"), of Cable Michigan outstanding prior
to the effective time of the Merger (other than treasury stock shares owned by
Michigan Holdings or its subsidiaries, or shares as to which dissenters' rights
have been exercised) shall be converted into the right to receive $40.50 in cash
(the "Merger Consideration"), subject to certain possible closing adjustments.

     In conjunction with the acquisition of Cable Michigan, Avalon Cable of
Michigan, Inc. acquired Cable Michigan's 62% ownership interest in Mercom, Inc.
("Mercom").

     On November 6, 1998, Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc. completed its Merger.
The total consideration payable in conjunction with the Merger, including fees
and expenses is $431,629, including repayment of all existing Cable Michigan
indebtedness and accrued interest of $135,205. Subsequent to the Merger, the
arrangements with RCN and CTE for certain support

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services were terminated. The Agreement also permitted Avalon Cable of Michigan,
Inc. to agree to acquire the remaining shares of Mercom that it did not own.

     Michigan Holdings contributed $137,375 in cash to Avalon Cable of Michigan,
Inc., which was used to consummate the Merger. On November 5, 1998, Michigan
Holdings received $105,000 in cash in exchange for promissory notes to lenders
(the "Bridge Agreement"). On November 6, 1998, Michigan Holdings contributed the
proceeds received from the Bridge Agreement and an additional $35,000 in cash to
Avalon Cable of Michigan Inc. in exchange for 100 shares of common stock.

     On March 26, 1999, Avalon completed a series of transactions to facilitate
certain aspects of its financing between affiliated entities under common
control. As a result of these transactions:

     - Avalon Cable of Michigan Inc. contributed its assets and liabilities
       excluding deferred tax liabilities, net to Avalon in exchange for an
       approximate 88% voting interest in Avalon. Avalon contributed these
       assets and liabilities to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Avalon Cable of
       Michigan.

     - Avalon Michigan has become the operator of the Michigan cluster replacing
       Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc.

     - Avalon Michigan is an obligor on the Senior Subordinated Notes replacing
       Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc., and

     - Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc. is a guarantor of the obligations of
       Avalon Michigan under the Senior Subordinated Notes. Avalon Cable of
       Michigan, Inc. does not have significant assets, other than its
       investment in Avalon.

     - Avalon is an obligor on the Senior Discount Notes replacing Avalon Cable
       of Michigan Holdings, Inc.

     As a result of the reorganization between entities under common control,
Avalon accounted for the reorganization similar to a pooling-of-interests. Under
the pooling-of-interests method, the results of operations for Avalon include
the results of operations from the date of inception (June 2, 1998) inception of
Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc. and the date of acquisition of the completed
acquisitions.

     Avalon New England and Avalon Michigan provide cable service to the western
New England area and the state of Michigan, respectively. Avalon cable systems
offer customer packages of basic and premium cable programming services which
are offered at a per channel charge or are packaged together to form a tier of
services offered at a discount from the combined channel rate. Avalon cable
systems also provide premium cable services to their customers for an extra
monthly charge. Customers generally pay initial connection charges and fixed
monthly fees for cable programming and premium cable services, which constitute
the principal sources of revenue for Avalon.

     Avalon Holdings Finance was formed for the sole purpose of facilitating
financings associated with the acquisitions of various cable operating
companies. Avalon Holdings Finance conducts no other activities.

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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

  Principles of consolidation

     The consolidated financial statements of Avalon and its subsidiaries,
include the accounts of Avalon and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Avalon New
England, Avalon Michigan and Avalon Holdings Finance (collectively, the
"Company"). All significant transactions between Avalon and its subsidiaries
have been eliminated.

  Use of estimates

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and use
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the
disclosure for contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reported period. Actual results may vary from estimates used.

  Revenue recognition

     Revenue is recognized as cable services are provided. Installation fee
revenue is recognized in the period in which the installation occurs to the
extent that direct selling costs meet or exceed installation revenues.

  Advertising costs

     Advertising costs are charged to operations as incurred. Advertising costs
were $82 for the year ended December 31, 1998.

  Concentration of credit risk

     Financial instruments which potentially expose the Company to a
concentration of credit risk include cash and subscriber and other receivables.
The Company had cash in excess of federally insured deposits at financial
institutions at December 31, 1998. The Company does not believe that such
deposits are subject to any unusual credit risk beyond the normal credit risk
associated with operating its business. The Company extends credit to customers
on an unsecured basis in the normal course of business. The Company maintains
reserves for potential credit losses and such losses, in the aggregate, have not
historically exceeded management's expectations. The Company's trade receivables
reflect a customer base centered in the state of Michigan and New England. The
Company routinely assesses the financial strength of its customers; as a result,
concentrations of credit risk are limited.

  Property, plant and equipment

     Property, plant and equipment is stated at its fair value for items
acquired from Cable Michigan, historical cost for the minority interests share
of Mercom property, plant and equipment and cost for additions subsequent to the
merger. Initial subscribers installation costs, including materials, labor and
overhead costs, are capitalized as a component of cable plant and equipment. The
cost of disconnection and reconnection are charged to expense when incurred.

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Depreciation is computed for financial statement purposes using the
straight-line method based upon the following lives:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Vehicles....................................................      5 years
Cable plant and equipment...................................   5-12 years
Office furniture and equipment..............................   5-10 years
Buildings and improvements..................................  10-25 years
</TABLE>

  Intangible assets

     Intangible assets represent the estimated fair value of cable franchises
and goodwill resulting from acquisitions. Goodwill is the excess of the purchase
price over the fair value of the net assets acquired, determined through an
independent appraisal. Deferred financing costs represent direct costs incurred
to obtain long-term financing and are amortized to interest expense over the
term of the underlying debt utilizing the effective interest method.
Amortization is computed for financial statement purposes using the
straight-line method based upon the anticipated economic lives:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
Cable franchises............................................    13-15 years
Goodwill....................................................       15 years
Non-compete agreement.......................................        5 years
</TABLE>

  Accounting for impairments

     The Company follows the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 121 -- "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for
Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of" ("SFAS 121").

     SFAS 121 requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable
intangibles to be held and used by an entity be reviewed for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset
may not be recoverable. In performing the review for recoverability, the Company
estimates the net future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset
and its eventual disposition. If the sum of the expected net future cash flows
(undiscounted and without interest charges) is less than the carrying amount of
the asset, an impairment loss is recognized. Measurement of an impairment loss
for long-lived assets and identifiable intangibles expected to be held and used
is based on the fair value of the asset.

     No impairment losses have been recognized by the Company pursuant to SFAS
121.

  Financial instruments

     The Company estimates that the fair value of all financial instruments at
December 31, 1998 does not differ materially from the aggregate carrying values
of its financial instruments recorded in the accompanying balance sheet. The
fair value of the notes payable-affiliate are considered to be equal to carrying
values since the Company believes that its credit risk has not changed from the
time this debt instrument was executed and therefore, would obtain a similar
rate in the current market.

  Income taxes

     The Company is not subject to federal and state income taxes since the
income or loss of the Company is included in the tax returns of Avalon Cable of
Michigan, Inc. and the Company's

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

minority partners. However, Mercom, its majority-owned subsidiary is subject to
taxes that are accounted for using Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 109 -- "Accounting for Income Taxes". The statement requires the use of an
asset and liability approach for financial reporting purposes. The asset and
liability approach requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and
liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences
between financial reporting basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities. If it
is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will
not be realized, a valuation allowance is recognized.

3. MEMBERS' CAPITAL

     Avalon has authorized two classes of equity units; class A units ("Class A
Units") and class B units ("Class B Units") (collectively, the "Units"). Each
class of the Units represents a fractional part of the membership interests in
Avalon and has the rights and obligations specified in Avalon's Limited
Liability Company Agreement. Each Class B Unit is entitled to voting rights
equal to the percentage such units represents of the aggregate number of
outstanding Class B Units. The Class A Units are not entitled to voting rights.

  Class A Units

     The Class A Units are participating preferred equity interests. A preferred
return accrues annually (the Company's "Preferred Return") on the initial
purchase price (the Company's "Capital Value") of each Class A Unit at a rate of
15, or 17% under certain circumstances, per annum. The Company cannot pay
distributions in respect of other classes of securities including distributions
made in connection with a liquidation until the Company's Capital Value and
accrued Preferred Return in respect of each Class A Unit is paid to the holders
thereof (such distributions being the Company's "Priority Distributions"). So
long as any portion of the Company's Priority Distributions remains unpaid, the
holders of a majority of the Class A Units are entitled to block certain actions
by the Company including the payment of certain distributions, the issuance of
senior or certain types of pari passu equity securities or the entering into or
amending of certain related-party agreements. In addition to the Company's
Priority Distributions, each Class A Unit is also entitled to participate in
common distributions, pro rata according to the percentage such unit represents
of the aggregate number of the Company's units then outstanding.

  Class B Units

     The Class B Units are junior equity securities which are divided into two
identical subclasses, Class B-1 Units and Class B-2 Units. After the payment in
full of Avalon's Priority Distributions, each Class B Unit is entitled to
participate in distributions pro rata according to the percentage such unit
represents of the aggregate number of the Avalon units then outstanding.

4. MERGER AND ACQUISITIONS

     The Merger was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting.
Accordingly, the consideration was allocated to the net assets acquired based on
their fair market values at the date of the Merger. The purchase price was
allocated as follows: current assets and liabilities at fair values of $470,
approximately $94,000 to property, plant and equipment, $315,000 to cable
franchises and the excess of consideration paid over the fair market value of
the net assets acquired, or goodwill, of $81,705, offset by deferred taxes net
of $60,000.

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     The Merger agreement between Michigan Holdings and Avalon Cable of
Michigan, Inc. permitted Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc. to agree to acquire the
1,822,810 shares (approximately 38% of the outstanding stock) of Mercom that it
did not own (the "Mercom Acquisition"). On September 10, 1998 Avalon Cable of
Michigan, Inc. and Mercom entered into a definitive agreement (the "Mercom
Merger Agreement") providing for the acquisition by Avalon Cable of Michigan,
Inc. of all of such shares at a price of $12.00 per share. Avalon Cable of
Michigan, Inc. completed this acquisition in March 1999. The total estimated
consideration payable in conjunction with the Mercom Acquisition, excluding fees
and expenses was $21,900.

     In March 1999, Avalon Michigan acquired the cable television systems of
Nova Cablevision, Inc., Nova Cablevision VI, L.P. and Nova Cablevision VII, L.P.
for approximately $7,800, excluding transaction fees.

     On May 29, 1998, the Company acquired certain assets of Amrac Clear View, A
Limited Partnership ("Amrac") for consideration of $8,124, including acquisition
costs of $589. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting. Accordingly, the consideration was allocated to the net assets
acquired based on the fair market values at the date of acquisition as
determined through the use of an independent appraisal. The excess of the
consideration paid over the estimated fair market value of the net assets
acquired, or goodwill, was $256.

     On July 21, 1998, the Company acquired certain assets and liabilities from
Pegasus Cable Television, Inc. and Pegasus Cable Television of Connecticut, Inc.
(collectively, "Pegasus") for consideration of $30,467, including acquisition
costs of $175. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting. Accordingly, the consideration was allocated to the net assets
acquired based on the fair market values at the date of acquisition as
determined through use of an independent appraisal. The excess of the
consideration paid over the estimated fair market value of the net assets
acquired, or goodwill, was $977.

     Unaudited pro forma results of operations of the Company for the year ended
December 31, 1998, as if the Merger and acquisitions occurred on January 1,
1998.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              DECEMBER 31,
                                                                  1998
                                                              ------------
                                                              (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                           <C>
Revenues....................................................    $ 96,751
                                                                ========
Loss from operations........................................    $ (5,292)
                                                                ========
Net loss....................................................    $(22,365)
                                                                ========
</TABLE>

     In September 1998, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to
purchase all of the cable systems of Taconic Technology Corporation ("Taconic")
for approximately $8,525 (excluding transaction fees). As of December 31, 1998,
the Company incurred $41 of transaction costs related to the acquisition of
Taconic. This merger is expected to close in the second quarter of 1999.

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5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     At December 31, 1998, property, plant and equipment consists of the
following:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Cable plant and equipment...................................  $106,602
Vehicles....................................................     2,572
Office furniture and fixtures...............................     1,026
Buildings and improvements..................................     2,234
Construction in process.....................................       768
                                                              --------
                                                               113,202
Less: accumulated depreciation..............................    (1,781)
                                                              --------
                                                              $111,421
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

     Depreciation expense charged to operations was $1,781 for the year ended
December 31, 1998.

6. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     At December 31, 1998, intangible assets consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                1998
                                                              --------
<S>                                                           <C>
Cable franchises............................................  $374,773
Goodwill....................................................    82,928
Deferred financing costs....................................    10,658
Non-compete agreement.......................................       100
                                                              --------
                                                               468,459
Less: accumulated amortization..............................    (6,342)
                                                              --------
                                                              $462,117
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

     Amortization expense was $6,342 for the year ended December 31, 1998.

7. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

     At December 31, 1998, accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the
following:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Accounts payable............................................  $ 5,321
Accrued corporate expenses..................................      404
Accrued programming costs...................................    2,388
Taxes payable...............................................    1,383
Other.......................................................    2,150
                                                              -------
                                                              $11,646
                                                              =======
</TABLE>

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8. DEBT

     At December 31, 1998, Long-term debt consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Senior Credit Facility......................................  $140,875
Senior Subordinated Notes...................................   150,000
Senior Discount Notes.......................................   111,494
Other Note Payable..........................................       600
                                                              --------
                                                               402,969
Less: current portion of notes payable......................        20
                                                              --------
                                                              $402,949
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

  Credit Facilities

     On May 28, 1998, Avalon New England entered into a term loan and revolving
credit agreement with a major commercial lending institution (the "Credit
Agreement"). The Credit Agreement allowed for aggregate borrowings under Term
Loans A and B (collectively, the "Term Loans") and a revolving credit facility
of $30,000 and $5,000, respectively. The proceeds from the Term Loans and
revolving credit facility were used to fund the acquisitions made by Avalon New
England and to provide for Avalon New England's working capital requirements.

     In December 1998, Avalon New England retired the Term Loans and revolving
credit agreement through the proceeds of a capital contribution from Avalon. The
fees and associated costs relating to the early retirement of this debt was
$1,110.

     On November 6, 1998, Avalon New England became a co-borrower along with
Avalon Michigan and Avalon Cable Finance, Inc. ("Avalon Finance"), affiliated
companies (collectively referred to as the "Co-Borrowers"), on a $320,888 senior
credit facility, which includes term loan facilities consisting of (i) tranche A
term loans of $120,888 and (ii) tranche B term loans of $170,000, and a
revolving credit facility of $30,000 (collectively, the "Credit Facility").
Subject to compliance with the terms of the Credit Facility, borrowings under
the Credit Facility will be available for working capital purposes, capital
expenditures and pending and future acquisitions. The ability to advance funds
under the tranche A term loan facility terminated on March 31, 1999. The tranche
A term loans are subject to minimum quarterly amortization payments commencing
on January 31, 2001 and maturing on October 31, 2005. The tranche B term loans
are subject to minimum quarterly payments commencing on January 31, 2001 with
substantially all of tranche B term loans scheduled to be repaid in two equal
installments on July 31, 2006 and October 31, 2006. The revolving credit
facility borrowings are scheduled to be repaid on October 31, 2005.

     On November 6, 1998, Avalon Michigan borrowed $265,888 under the Credit
Facility. In connection with the Senior Subordinated Notes and Senior Discount
Notes offerings, Avalon Michigan repaid $125,013 of the Credit Facility, and the
availability under the Credit Facility was reduced to $195,000. Avalon Michigan
had borrowings of $11,300 and $129,575 outstanding under the tranche A and
tranche B term note facilities, respectively, and had available $30,000 for
borrowings under the revolving credit facility. Avalon New England and Avalon
Finance had no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility at December 31,
1998.

     The interest rate under the Credit Facility is a rate based on either (i)
the Base Rate (a rate per annum equal to the greater of the prime rate and the
federal funds rate plus one-half of 1%) or (ii) the Eurodollar Rate (a rate per
annum equal to the Eurodollar base rate divided by 1.00 less the Eurocurrency
reserve requirement plus, in either case, the applicable margin). As of

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December 31, 1998, the applicable margin was (a) with respect to the tranche B
term loans was 2.75% per annum for Base Rate loans and 3.75% per annum for
Eurodollar loans and (b) with respect to tranche A term loans and the revolving
credit facility was 2.00% per annum for Base Rate loans and 3.00% for Eurodollar
loans. The applicable margin for the tranche A term loans and the revolving
credit facility are subject to performance based grid pricing which is
determined based upon the consolidated leverage ratio of the Co-Borrowers. The
interest rate for the tranche A and tranche B term loans outstanding at December
31, 1998 was 8.58% and 9.33%, respectively. Interest is payable on a quarterly
basis. Accrued interest on the borrowings incurred by Avalon Cable of Michigan
Inc. under the credit facility was $1,389 at December 31, 1998.

     The Credit Facility contains restrictive covenants which among other things
require the Co-Borrowers to maintain certain ratios including consolidated
leverage ratios and the interest coverage ratio, fixed charge ratio and debt
service coverage ratio.

     The obligations of the Co-Borrowers under the Credit Facility are secured
by substantially all of the assets of the Co-Borrowers. In addition, the
obligations of the Co-Borrowers under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by
affiliated companies; Avalon Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc., Avalon Cable
Finance Holdings, Inc., Avalon New England Holdings, Inc., Avalon Cable
Holdings, LLC and the Company.

     A Change of Control as defined under the Credit Facility agreement would
constitute an event of default under the Credit Facility giving the lender the
right to terminate the credit commitment and declare all amounts outstanding
immediately due and payable.

  Subordinated Debt

     In December 1998, Avalon New England and Avalon Michigan became co-issuers
of a $150,000 principal balance, Senior Subordinated Notes ("Subordinated
Notes") offering. In conjunction with this financing, Avalon New England
received $18,130 from Avalon Michigan as a partial payment against the Company's
note receivable-affiliate from Avalon Michigan. Avalon Michigan paid $75 in
interest during the period from October 21, 1998 (inception) through December
31, 1998. The cash proceeds received by Avalon New England of $18,206 was paid
to Avalon as a dividend.

     The Subordinated Notes mature on December 1, 2008, and interest accrued at
a rate of 9.375% per annum. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on June
1 and December 1 of each year, commencing on June 1, 1999. Accrued interest on
the Subordinated Notes was $1,078 at December 31, 1998.

     The Senior Subordinated Notes will not be redeemable at the Co-Borrowers'
option prior to December 1, 2003. Thereafter, the Senior Subordinated Notes will
be subject to redemption at any time at the option of the Co-Borrowers, in whole
or in part at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal
amount) set forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to the
applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning
on December 1 of the years indicated below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR                                                       PERCENTAGE
- ----                                                       ----------
<S>                                                        <C>
2003.....................................................   104.688%
2004.....................................................   103.125%
2005.....................................................   101.563%
2006 and thereafter......................................   100.000%
</TABLE>

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                       AVALON CABLE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     The scheduled maturities of the long-term debt are $2,000 in 2001, $4,000
in 2002, $7,000 in 2003, and the remainder thereafter.

     At any time prior to December 1, 2001, the Co-Borrowers may on any one or
more occasions redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of Senior
Subordinate Notes originally issued under the Indenture at a redemption price
equal to 109.375% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid
interest, if any, to the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds of any
equity offering and/or the net cash proceeds of a strategic equity investment;
provided that at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount at maturity of
Senior Subordinated Notes originally issued remain outstanding immediately after
each such redemption.

     As used in the preceding paragraph, "Equity Offering and Strategic Equity
Investment" means any public or private sale of Capital Stock of any of the
Co-Borrowers pursuant to which the Co-Borrowers together receive net proceeds of
at least $25 million, other than issuances of Capital Stock pursuant to employee
benefit plans or as compensation to employees; provided that to the extent such
Capital Stock is issued by the Co-Borrowers, the net cash proceeds thereof shall
have been contributed to one or more of the Co-Borrowers in the form of an
equity contribution.

     The Indentures provide that upon the occurrence of a change of control (a
"Change of Control") each holder of the Notes has the right to require the
Company to purchase all or any part (equal to $1,000 or an integral multiple
thereof) of such holder's Notes at an offer price in cash equal to 101% of the
aggregate principal amount thereon plus accrued and unpaid interest and
Liquidated Damages (as defined in the Indentures) thereof, if any, to the date
of purchase.

  The Senior Discount Notes

     On December 3, 1998, the Company, Avalon Michigan and Avalon Cable Holdings
Finance, Inc. (the "Holding Co-Borrowers") issued $196.0 million aggregate
principal amount at maturity of 117/8% Senior Discount Notes ("Senior Discount
Notes") due 2008.

     The Senior Discount Notes were issued at a substantial discount from their
principal amount at maturity, to generate gross proceeds of approximately $110.4
million. Interest on the Senior Discount Notes will accrue but not be payable
before December 1, 2003. Thereafter, interest on the Senior Discount Notes will
accrue on the principal amount at maturity at a rate of 11.875% per annum, and
will be payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year,
commencing December 1, 2003. Prior to December 1, 2003, the accreted value of
the Senior Discount Notes will increase, representing amortization of original
issue discount, between the date of original issuance and December 1, 2003 on a
semi-annual basis using a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months, such
that the accreted value shall be equal to the full principal amount at maturity
of the Senior Discount Notes on December 1, 2003. Original issue discount
accretion on the Senior Discount Notes was $1,083 at December 31, 1998.

     On December 1, 2003, the Holding Co-Borrowers will be required to redeem an
amount equal to $369.79 per $1,000 principal amount at maturity of each Senior
Discount Note then outstanding on a pro rata basis at a redemption price of 100%
of the principal amount at maturity of the Senior Discount Notes so redeemed.

     On or after December 1, 2003, the Senior Discount Notes will be subject to
redemption at any time at the option of the Holding Co-borrowers, in whole or in
part, at the redemption prices, which are expressed as percentages of principal
amount, shown below plus accrued and unpaid

                                      F-315
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                       AVALON CABLE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

interest, if any, and liquidated damages, if any, thereon to the applicable
redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on
December 1 of the years indicated below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR                                                       PERCENTAGE
- ----                                                       ----------
<S>                                                        <C>
2003...................................................     105.938%
2004...................................................     103.958%
2005...................................................     101.979%
2006 and thereafter....................................     100.000%
</TABLE>

     Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time before December 1, 2001, the
holding companies may on any one or more occasions redeem up to 35% of the
aggregate principal amount at maturity of senior discount notes originally
issued under the Senior Discount Note indenture at a redemption price equal to
111.875% of the accreted value at the date of redemption, plus liquidated
damages, if any, to the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds of any
equity offering and/or the net cash proceeds of a strategic equity investment;
provided that at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount at maturity of
Senior Discount Notes originally issued remain outstanding immediately after
each occurrence of such redemption.

     Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, each holder of Senior Discount
Notes will have the right to require the Holding Co-Borrowers to repurchase all
or any part of such holder's Senior Discount Notes pursuant to a Change of
Control offer at an offer price in cash equal to 101% of the aggregate principal
amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest and liquidated damages thereon,
if any, to the date of purchase.

  Mercom debt

     In August 1997, the Mercom revolving credit agreement for $2,000 expired.
Mercom had no borrowings under the revolving credit agreement in 1996 or 1997.

     On September 29, 1997, Cable Michigan, Inc. purchased and assumed all of
the bank's interest in the term credit agreement and the note issued thereunder.
Immediately after the purchase, the term credit agreement was amended in order
to, among other things, provide for less restrictive financial covenants,
eliminate mandatory amortization of principal and provide for a bullet maturity
of principal on December 31, 2002, and remove the change of control event of
default. Mercom's borrowings under the term credit agreement contain pricing and
security provisions substantially the same as those in place prior to the
purchase of the loan. The borrowings are secured by a pledge of the stock of
Mercom's subsidiaries and a first lien on certain of the assets of Mercom and
its subsidiaries, including inventory, equipment and receivables. At December
31, 1998, $14,151 of principal was outstanding. The borrowings under the term
credit agreement are eliminated in the Company's consolidated balance sheet.

  Note payable

     Avalon New England issued a note payable for $500 which is due on May 29,
2003, and bears interest at a rate of 7% per annum (which approximates Avalon
New England's incremental borrowing rate) payable annually. Additionally, Avalon
New England has a $100 non-compete agreement. The agreement calls for five
annual payments of $20, commencing on May 29, 1999.

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                       AVALON CABLE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

9. INCOME TAXES

     The income tax provision in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements of operations relating to Mercom, Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary,
is comprised of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              1998
                                                              ----
<S>                                                           <C>
CURRENT
Federal.....................................................  $ --
State.......................................................    --
                                                              ----
Total Current...............................................    --
                                                              ----
DEFERRED
Federal.....................................................   171
State.......................................................    15
                                                              ----
Total Deferred..............................................   186
                                                              ----
Total provision for income taxes............................  $186
                                                              ====
</TABLE>

     The benefit for income taxes is different from the amounts computed by
applying the U.S. statutory federal tax rate of 35% for 1998. The differences
are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               1998
                                                              -------
<S>                                                           <C>
Loss before provision for income taxes......................  $(8,833)
                                                              =======
Federal tax provision at statutory rates....................   (3,092)
State income taxes..........................................     (182)
Allocated to members........................................    3,082
Goodwill....................................................        6
                                                              -------
Provision for income taxes..................................      186
                                                              =======
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          TAX NET
                                                         OPERATING    EXPIRATION
YEAR                                                      LOSSES         DATE
- ----                                                     ---------    ----------
<S>                                                      <C>          <C>
1998...................................................    $922          2018
</TABLE>

     Temporary differences that give rise to significant portion of deferred tax
assets and liabilities at December 31 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               1998
                                                              -------
<S>                                                           <C>
NOL carryforwards...........................................  $   922
Reserves....................................................      459
Other, net..................................................       20
                                                              -------
Total deferred assets.......................................    1,401
                                                              -------
Property, plant and equipment...............................   (2,725)
Intangible assets...........................................      (38)
                                                              -------
Total deferred liabilities..................................   (2,763)
                                                              -------
Subtotal....................................................   (1,362)
                                                              -------
Valuation allowance.........................................       --
                                                              -------
Total deferred taxes........................................   (1,362)
                                                              =======
</TABLE>

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                       AVALON CABLE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

  Leases

     Avalon New England and Avalon Michigan rent poles from utility companies
for use in their operations. While rental agreements are generally short-term,
Avalon New England and Avalon Michigan anticipate such rentals will continue in
the future. Avalon New England and Avalon Michigan also lease office facilities
and various items of equipment under month-to-month operating leases. Rent
expense was $58 for the year ended December 31, 1998. Rental commitments are
expected to continue at approximately $1 million a year for the foreseeable
future, including pole rental commitments which are cancelable.

  Legal matters

     Avalon and its subsidiaries are subject to regulation by the Federal
Communications Commission ("FCC") and other franchising authorities.

     Avalon and its subsidiaries are subject to the provisions of the Cable
Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, as amended, and the
Telecommunications Act of 1996. Avalon and its Subsidiaries have either settled
challenges or accrued for anticipated exposures related to rate regulation;
however, there is no assurance that there will not be further additional
challenges to its rates.

     In the normal course of business, there are various legal proceedings
outstanding. In the opinion of management, these proceedings will not have a
material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of
Avalon and its subsidiaries.

11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES

     During 1998, Avalon New England received $3,341 from Avalon Holdings. In
consideration for this amount, Avalon New England executed a note payable to
Avalon Holdings. This note is recorded as note payable-affiliate on the balance
sheet at December 31, 1998. Interest accrues at a rate of 5.57% per year and
Avalon New England has recorded accrued interest on this note of $100 at
December 31, 1998.

12. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

     In May 1999, the Company signed an agreement with Charter Communications,
Inc. ("Charter Communications") under which Charter Communications agreed to
purchase Avalon Cable LLC's cable television systems and assume some of their
debt. The acquisition by Charter Communications is subject to regulatory
approvals. The Company expects to consummate this transaction in the fourth
quarter of 1999.

     This agreement, if closed, would constitute a change in control under the
Indenture pursuant to which the Senior Subordinated Notes and the Senior
Discount Notes (collectively, the "Notes") were issued. The Indenture provides
that upon the occurrence of a change of control of the Company (a "Change of
Control") each holder of the Notes has the right to require the Company to
purchase all or any part (equal to $1,000 or an integral multiple thereof) of
such holder's Notes at an offer price in cash equal to 101% of the aggregate
principal amount thereon (or 101% of the accreted value for the Senior Discount
Notes as of the date of purchase if prior to the full accretion date) plus
accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages (as defined in the Indenture)
thereof, if any, to the date of purchase.

                                      F-318
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                       AVALON CABLE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     This agreement, if closed, would represent a Change of Control which, on
the closing date, constitutes an event of default under the Credit Facility
giving the lender the right to terminate the credit commitment and declare all
amounts outstanding immediately due and payable. Charter Communications has
agreed to repay all amounts due under the Credit Facility or cause all events of
default under the Credit Facility arising from the Change of Control to be
waived.

                                      F-319
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                       AVALON CABLE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               JUNE 30,      DECEMBER 31,
                                                                 1999            1998
                                                              -----------    ------------
                                                              (UNAUDITED)
                                                                    (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                           <C>            <C>
                           ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash........................................................   $  3,457        $  9,288
Subscriber receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts
  of $1,509 and $943........................................      6,158           5,862
Accounts receivable-affiliate...............................         --             124
Deferred income taxes.......................................         --             479
Prepaid expenses and other current assets...................        415             580
                                                               --------        --------
Total current assets........................................     10,030          16,333
Property, plant and equipment, net..........................    116,587         111,421
Intangible assets, net......................................    470,041         462,117
Other assets................................................         32             227
                                                               --------        --------
Total assets................................................   $596,690        $590,098
                                                               ========        ========

             LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' INTEREST
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current portion of notes payable............................   $     25        $     20
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......................     13,983          11,646
Accounts payable, net-affiliate.............................      3,160           2,023
Deferred revenue............................................      3,136           3,171
                                                               --------        --------
Total current liabilities...................................     20,304          16,860
Note payable, net of current portion........................    446,079         402,949
Note payable-affiliate......................................         --           3,341
Deferred income taxes.......................................         --           1,841
                                                               --------        --------
Total liabilities...........................................    466,383         424,991
Minority interest...........................................         --          13,855
Commitments and contingencies (Note 5)
Members' interests
Members' capital............................................    166,630         166,630
Accumulated deficit.........................................    (36,323)        (15,378)
                                                               --------        --------
Total members' interest.....................................    130,307         151,252
                                                               --------        --------
Total liabilities and members' interest.....................   $596,690        $590,098
                                                               ========        ========
</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.
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                       AVALON CABLE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           FOR THE SIX MONTHS    FOR THE SIX MONTHS
                                                                 ENDED                 ENDED
                                                             JUNE 30, 1999         JUNE 30, 1998
                                                           ------------------    ------------------
                                                                         (UNAUDITED)
                                                                        (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                        <C>                   <C>
REVENUE
Basic services...........................................       $ 42,064                $131
Premium services.........................................          4,079                  15
Other....................................................          5,626                   8
                                                                --------                ----
Total revenues...........................................         51,769                 154
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative......................          9,544                  21
Programming..............................................         13,966                  39
Technical and operations.................................          5,932                  17
Depreciation and amortization............................         22,096                  53
                                                                --------                ----
Loss from operations.....................................            231                  24
Other income (expense)
Interest income..........................................            708                  --
Interest expense.........................................        (23,246)                 (5)
                                                                --------                ----
Income (loss) before income taxes........................        (22,307)                 19
(Benefit) for income taxes...............................         (1,362)                 --
                                                                --------                ----
Net income (loss)........................................       $(20,945)               $ 19
                                                                ========                ====
</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.
                                      F-321
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                       AVALON CABLE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

             CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS' INTEREST

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 (UNAUDITED)
                                  --------------------------------------------------------------
                                      CLASS A            CLASS B-1                       TOTAL
                                  ----------------   ------------------   ACCUMULATED   MEMBERS'
                                  UNITS       $       UNITS       $         DEFICIT     INTEREST
                                  ------   -------   -------   --------   -----------   --------
                                                           (UNAUDITED)
                                                (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
<S>                               <C>      <C>       <C>       <C>        <C>           <C>
Balance at December 31, 1998....  45,000   $45,000   575,690   $121,630    $(15,378)    $151,252
Net loss for the six months
  ended June 30, 1999...........      --        --        --         --     (20,945)     (20,945)
                                  ------   -------   -------   --------    --------     --------
Balance at June 30, 1999........  45,000   $45,000   575,690   $121,630    $(36,323)    $130,307
                                  ======   =======   =======   ========    ========     ========
</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.
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                       AVALON CABLE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               FOR THE SIX      FOR THE SIX
                                                               MONTHS ENDED     MONTHS ENDED
                                                              JUNE 30, 1999    JUNE 30, 1998
                                                              --------------   --------------
                                                                        (UNAUDITED)
                                                                      (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                           <C>              <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)...........................................     $(20,945)        $    19
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
  operating activities
Depreciation and amortization...............................       22,096              53
Accretion of Senior Discount Notes..........................        6,630              --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Decrease in subscriber receivables..........................          247              22
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets....          240             (16)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses...........        2,440             152
Increase in accounts payable, net-affiliate.................        1,000              --
Decrease in deferred revenues...............................          (35)           (152)
Decrease in deferred income taxes, net......................       (1,362)             --
                                                                 --------         -------
Net cash provided by operating activities...................       10,311              78
                                                                 --------         -------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment..................       (9,881)           (101)
Payments for acquisitions, net..............................      (39,420)         (8,187)
                                                                 --------         -------
Net cash used in investing activities.......................      (49,301)         (8,288)
                                                                 --------         -------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Note payable-affiliate......................................       (3,341)            733
Capital Contribution........................................           --           1,062
Proceeds from credit facility...............................       36,500           6,700
                                                                 --------         -------
Net cash provided by financing activities...................       33,159           8,495
                                                                 --------         -------
Increase (decrease) in cash.................................       (5,831)            285
Cash, beginning of period...................................        9,288              --
                                                                 --------         -------
Cash, end of period.........................................     $  3,457         $   285
                                                                 ========         =======
</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.
                                      F-323
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                       AVALON CABLE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 JUNE 30, 1999
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

     Avalon Cable LLC ("the Company"), and its wholly owned subsidiaries Avalon
Cable Holdings Finance, Inc. ("Avalon Holdings Finance") and Avalon Cable of
Michigan LLC ("Avalon Michigan"), were formed in October 1998, pursuant to the
laws of the State of Delaware, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Avalon Cable of
New England Holdings, Inc. ("Avalon New England Holdings").

     On November 6, 1998, Avalon New England Holdings contributed its 100%
interest in Avalon Cable of New England LLC ("Avalon New England") to the
Company in exchange for a membership interest in the Company. This contribution
was between entities under common control and was accounted for similar to a
pooling-of-interests. Under the pooling-of-interests method, the results of
operations for the Company include the results of operations from the date of
inception (September 4, 1997) of Avalon New England. On November 6, 1998, the
Company received $63,000 from affiliated entities, which was comprised of (i) a
$45,000 capital contribution by Avalon Investors, LLC ("Avalon Investors") and
(ii) an $18,000 promissory note from Avalon Cable Holdings LLC ("Avalon
Holdings"), which was used to make a $62,800 cash contribution to Avalon New
England.

     The cash contribution received by Avalon New England was used to (i)
extinguish existing indebtedness of $29,600 and (ii) fund a $33,200 loan to
Avalon Holdings Finance which matures on December 31, 2001.

     On December 10, 1998, the Company received a dividend distribution from
Avalon New England in the amount of $18,206, which was used by the Company to
pay off the promissory note payable to Avalon Holdings, plus accrued interest.

     Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc. was formed in June 1998, pursuant to the
laws of the state of Delaware, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Avalon Cable of
Michigan Holdings, Inc. ("Michigan Holdings".) On June 3, 1998, Avalon Cable of
Michigan, Inc. entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Agreement")
among Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc., Michigan Holdings and Cable Michigan, Inc.
(Cable Michigan), pursuant to which Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc. will merge
into Cable Michigan and Cable Michigan will become a wholly owned subsidiary of
Michigan Holdings (the "Merger"). As part of the Merger, the name of the company
was changed to Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc.

     In accordance with the terms of the Agreement, each share of common stock,
par value $1.00 per share ("common stock"), of Cable Michigan outstanding prior
to the effective time of the Merger (other than treasury stock shares owned by
Michigan Holdings or its subsidiaries, or shares as to which dissenters' rights
have been exercised) shall be converted into the right to receive $40.50 in cash
(the "Merger Consideration"), subject to certain possible closing adjustments.

     In conjunction with the acquisition of Cable Michigan, Avalon Cable of
Michigan, Inc. acquired Cable Michigan's 62% ownership interest in Mercom, Inc.
("Mercom").

     On November 6, 1998, Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc. completed its Merger.
The total consideration payable in conjunction with the Merger, including fees
and expenses is $431,629, including repayment of all existing Cable Michigan
indebtedness and accrued interest of $135,205. Subsequent to the Merger, the
arrangements with RCN and CTE for certain support

                                      F-324
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                       AVALON CABLE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

services were terminated. The Agreement also permitted Avalon Cable of Michigan,
Inc. to agree to acquire the remaining shares of Mercom that it did not own.

     Michigan Holdings contributed $137,375 in cash to Avalon Cable of Michigan,
Inc., which was used to consummate the Merger. On November 5, 1998, Michigan
Holdings received $105,000 in cash in exchange for promissory notes to lenders
(the "Bridge Agreement"). On November 6, 1998, Michigan Holdings contributed the
proceeds received from the Bridge Agreement and an additional $35,000 in cash to
Avalon Cable of Michigan Inc. in exchange for 100 shares of common stock.

     On March 26, 1999, Avalon completed a series of transactions to facilitate
certain aspects of its financing between affiliated entities under common
control. As a result of these transactions:

     - Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc. contributed its assets and liabilities
       excluding deferred tax liabilities, net to Avalon in exchange for an
       approximate 88% voting interest in Avalon, which then transferred those
       assets and liabilities to its wholly-owned subsidiary Avalon Michigan;

     - Avalon Michigan now operates the Michigan cluster replacing Avalon Cable
       of Michigan, Inc.;

     - Avalon Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc. ceased to be an obligor on the
       exchanged notes and together with Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc. became a
       guarantor of the obligations of the Company under the exchanged notes;

     - Avalon Michigan became an additional obligor on the Senior Subordinated
       Notes replacing Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc.; and

     - Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc. ceased to be an obligor on the Senior
       Subordinated Notes and the credit facility and became a guarantor of the
       obligations of Avalon Michigan under the Senior Subordinated Notes and
       the credit facility.

     As a result of the reorganization between entities under common control,
the Company accounted for the reorganization similar to a pooling-of-interests.
Under the pooling-of-interests method, the results of operations for Avalon
include the results of operations from the date of inception (June 2, 1998) of
Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc. and the date of acquisition of the completed
acquisitions.

     Avalon New England and Avalon Michigan provide cable service to the western
New England area and the state of Michigan, respectively. Avalon New England and
Avalon Michigan's cable systems offer customer packages of basic and premium
cable programming services which are offered at a per channel charge or are
packaged together to form a tier of services offered at a discount from the
combined channel rate. Avalon New England and Avalon Michigan cable systems also
provide premium cable services to their customers for an extra monthly charge.
Customers generally pay initial connection charges and fixed monthly fees for
cable programming and premium cable services, which constitute the principal
sources of revenue for Avalon New England and Avalon Michigan.

     Avalon Holdings Finance was formed for the sole purpose of facilitating
financings associated with the acquisitions of various cable operating
companies. Avalon Holdings Finance conducts no other activities.

                                      F-325
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                       AVALON CABLE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, certain financial information has been condensed and certain
footnote disclosures have been omitted. Such information and disclosures are
normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles.

     The consolidated financial statements herein include the accounts of the
Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.

     These condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
Company's audited financial statements as of December 31, 1998 and notes thereto
included elsewhere herein.

     The financial statements as of June 30, 1999 and for the six month period
then ended are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, such statements
include all adjustments (consisting solely of normal and recurring adjustments
except for the acquisition of Cross Country Cable, LLC ("Cross Country"), Nova
Cablevision, Inc., Nova Cablevision VI, L.P. and Nova Cablevision VII, L.P.
("Nova Cable"), Novagate Communication Corporation ("Novagate"), Traverse
Internet R/Com. L.C., the Mercom Merger and the contribution of assets and
liabilities by Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc.) necessary to present fairly the
financial information included therein.

3. MERGER AND ACQUISITIONS

     The Merger agreement between Michigan Holdings and Avalon Cable of
Michigan, Inc. permitted Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc. to agree to acquire the
1,822,810 shares (approximately 38% of the outstanding stock) of Mercom that it
did not own (the "Mercom Acquisition"). On September 10, 1998 Avalon Cable of
Michigan, Inc. and Mercom entered into a definitive agreement (the "Mercom
Merger Agreement") providing for the acquisition by Avalon Cable of Michigan,
Inc. of all of such shares at a price of $12.00 per share. Avalon Cable of
Michigan, Inc. completed this acquisition in March 1999. The total estimated
consideration paid in conjunction with the Mercom acquisition, excluding fees
and expenses was $21,900. The purchase price was allocated as follows:
approximately $13,800 to the elimination of minority interest, $1,170 to
property, plant and equipment, $6,700 to cable franchises and the excess of
consideration paid over the fair market value of the net assets acquired, or
goodwill, of $240.

     In March 1999, Avalon Cable of Michigan Inc. acquired the cable television
systems of Nova Cable for approximately $7,800, excluding transaction fees.

     On January 21, 1999, the Company through its subsidiary, Avalon New England
subsidiaries, acquired Novagate for a purchase price of $2,900.

     On March 26, 1999, the Company through its subsidiary, Avalon Michigan,
acquired the assets of R/Com, L.C., for a total purchase price of approximately
$450.

     In January 1999, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding
Common Stock of Cross Country for a purchase price of approximately $2,500,
excluding transaction fees.

     On April 1, 1999, the Company, through its subsidiary, Avalon New England,
acquired Traverse Internet for $2,400.

     The acquisitions have been accounted for as purchases and the results of
the companies acquired have been included in the accompanying financial
statements since their acquisition dates. Accordingly, the consideration was
allocated to the net assets based on their respective
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                       AVALON CABLE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

fair market values. The excess of the consideration paid over the estimated fair
market values of the net assets acquired was $12,940 and is being amortized
using the straight line method over 15 years.

     In July 1999, Avalon New England purchased all of the cable systems of
Taconic Technology Corporation for approximately $8,525 (excluding transaction
fees).

4. INCOME TAXES

     Upon the closure of the Mercom merger, Mercom was dissolved as a separate
taxable entity which resulted in a change in tax status from a taxable entity to
a nontaxable entity. As a result, the Company recognized a tax benefit of $1,362
in its results of operations and eliminated its deferred taxes, net in the
balance sheet.

5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     In connection with the acquisition of Mercom, former shareholders of Mercom
holding approximately 731,894 Mercom common shares or approximately 15.3% of all
outstanding Mercom common shares gave notice of their election to exercise
appraisal rights as provided by Delaware law. On July 2, 1999, former
shareholders of Mercom holding 535,501 shares of Mercom common stock filed a
petition for appraisal of stock in the Court of Chancery in the State of
Delaware. With respect to 209,893 of the total number of shares for which the
Company received notice, the Company received the notice of election from
beneficial holders of Mercom common shares and not from holders of record. The
Company believes that the notice with respect to the 209,893 shares did not
comply with Delaware law and is ineffective. The Company cannot predict at this
time the effect of the elections to exercise appraisal rights on the Company
since the Company does not know the extent to which these former shareholders
will continue to pursue appraisal rights under Delaware law or choose to abandon
these efforts and accept the consideration payable in the Mercom merger. If
these former shareholders continue to pursue their appraisal rights and if a
Delaware court were to find that the fair value of the Mercom common shares,
exclusive of any element of value arising from our acquisition of Mercom,
exceeded $12.00 per share, the Company would have to pay the additional amount
for each Mercom common share to the appraisal subject to the appraisal
proceedings together with a fair rate of interest. The Company could be ordered
by the Delaware court to pay reasonable attorney's fees and the fees and
expenses of experts for the shareholders. In addition, the Company would have to
pay their own litigation costs. The Company have already provided for the
consideration of $12.00 per Mercom common share due under the terms of our
merger with Mercom with respect to these shares but have not provided for any
additional amounts or costs. The Company can provide no assurance as to what a
Delaware court would find in any appraisal proceeding or when this matter will
be resolved. Accordingly, the Company cannot assure you that the ultimate
outcome would not have a material adverse effect on the Company.

     The Company is subject to the provisions of the Cable Television Consumer
Protection and Competition Act of 1992, as amended, and the Telecommunications
Act of 1996. The Company has either settled challenges or accrued for
anticipated exposures related to rate regulation; however, there is no assurance
that there will not be further additional challenges to its rates.

     In the normal course of business, there are various legal proceedings
outstanding. In the opinion of management, these proceedings will not have a
material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of
the Company.

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                       AVALON CABLE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

6. PENDING MERGER

     In May 1999, the Company signed an agreement with Charter Communications,
Inc. ("Charter Communications") under which Charter Communications agreed to
purchase Avalon Cable LLC's cable television systems and assume some of their
debt. The acquisition by Charter Communication is subject to regulatory
approvals. The Company expects to consummate this transaction in the fourth
quarter of 1999.

     This agreement, if closed, would constitute a change in control under the
Indenture pursuant to which the Senior Subordinated Notes and the Senior
Discount Notes (collectively, the "Notes") were issued. The Indenture provides
that upon the occurrence of a change of control of the Company (a "Change of
Control") each holder of the Notes has the right to require the Company to
purchase all or any part (equal to $1,000 or an integral multiple thereof) of
such holder's Notes at an offer price in cash equal to 101% of the aggregate
principal amount thereon (or 101% of the accreted value for the Senior Discount
Notes as of the date of purchase if prior to the full accretion date) plus
accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages (as defined in the Indenture)
thereof, if any, to the date of purchase.

     This agreement, if closed, would represent a Change of Control which, on
the closing date, constitutes an event of default under the Credit Facility
giving the lender the right to terminate the credit commitment and declare all
amounts outstanding immediately due and payable. Charter Communications has
agreed to repay all amounts due under the Credit Facility or cause all events of
default under the Credit Facility arising from the Change of Control to be
waived.

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<PAGE>   574

                       REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

To the Board of Managers of
Avalon Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

     In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the
related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholders' equity
and cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of Avalon Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc. and subsidiaries (collectively, the
"Company") at December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of their operations,
changes in shareholders' equity and their cash flows for the period from
September 4, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997, and for the year ended
December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management;
our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform the
audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements,
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, and evaluating the overall financial statements presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed
above.
                                          PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

New York, New York
March 30, 1999, except for Note 13,
as to which the date is May 13, 1999

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            AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   DECEMBER 31,
                                                              ----------------------
                                                                 1998          1997
                                                              ----------      ------
                                                              (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                           <C>             <C>
                           ASSETS
Cash........................................................   $  9,288        $ --
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
  of $943...................................................      5,862          --
Prepayments and other current assets........................      1,388         504
Accounts receivable from related parties....................        124          --
Deferred income taxes.......................................        377          --
                                                               --------        ----
Current assets..............................................     17,039         504
Property, plant and equipment, net..........................    111,421          --
Intangible assets, net......................................    462,117          --
Deferred charges and other assets...........................      1,302          --
                                                               --------        ----
Total assets................................................   $591,879        $504
                                                               ========        ====
            LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current portion of notes payable............................   $     20        $ --
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......................     11,646          --
Advance billings and customer deposits......................      3,171          --
Accounts payable-affiliate..................................      2,023         500
                                                               --------        ----
Current liabilities.........................................     16,860         500
Long-term debt..............................................    402,949          --
Notes payable-affiliate.....................................      3,341          --
Deferred income taxes.......................................     80,811          --
                                                               --------        ----
Total liabilities...........................................    503,961         500
                                                               --------        ----
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11).....................         --          --
Minority interest...........................................     61,836           4
                                                               --------        ----
Stockholders equity:
Common stock................................................         --          --
Additional paid-in capital..................................     35,000          --
Accumulated deficit.........................................     (8,918)         --
                                                               --------        ----
Total shareholders' equity..................................     26,082          --
                                                               --------        ----
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity..................   $591,879        $504
                                                               ========        ====
</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.
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            AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 FOR THE PERIOD
                                                            FOR THE YEAR        SEPTEMBER 4, 1997
                                                                ENDED          (INCEPTION) THROUGH
                                                          DECEMBER 31, 1998     DECEMBER 31, 1997
                                                          -----------------    -------------------
                                                                   (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                       <C>                  <C>
REVENUE:
Basic services..........................................       $14,976               $    --
Premium services........................................         1,468                    --
Other...................................................         1,743                    --
                                                               -------               -------
                                                                18,187                    --
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling, general and administrative.....................         4,207                    --
Programming.............................................         4,564                    --
Technical and operations................................         1,951                    --
Depreciation and amortization...........................         8,183                    --
                                                               -------               -------
Loss from operations....................................          (718)                   --
Interest income.........................................           173                     4
Interest expense........................................        (8,223)                   --
Other expense, net......................................           (65)                   --
                                                               -------               -------
Income (loss) before income taxes.......................        (8,833)                    4
(Benefit) from income taxes.............................        (2,754)                   --
                                                               -------               -------
Income (loss) before minority interest and extraordinary
  item..................................................        (6,079)                    4
Minority interest in income of consolidated entity......         1,331                    (4)
                                                               -------               -------
Income (loss) before extraordinary item.................        (4,748)                   --
Extraordinary loss on extinguishment of debt (net of tax
  of $1,743)............................................        (4,170)                   --
                                                               -------               -------
Net income (loss).......................................       $(8,918)              $    --
                                                               =======               =======
</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.
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            AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  FOR THE PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 4, 1997 (INCEPTION) THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  COMMON                 ADDITIONAL                       TOTAL
                                  SHARES       COMMON     PAID-IN      ACCUMULATED    SHAREHOLDERS'
                                OUTSTANDING    STOCK      CAPITAL        DEFICIT         EQUITY
                                -----------    ------    ----------    -----------    -------------
                                               (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
<S>                             <C>            <C>       <C>           <C>            <C>
Net income from date of
  inception through December
  31, 1997....................       --          $--      $    --        $    --         $    --
Balance, January 1, 1998......      100          --            --             --              --
Net loss......................       --          --            --         (8,918)         (8,918)
Contributions by parent.......       --          --        35,000             --          35,000
                                    ---          --       -------        -------         -------
Balance, December 31, 1998....      100          $--      $35,000        $(8,918)        $26,082
                                    ===          ==       =======        =======         =======
</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.
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            AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                FOR THE PERIOD FROM
                                                                                 SEPTEMBER 4, 1997
                                                          FOR THE YEAR ENDED    (INCEPTION) THROUGH
                                                          DECEMBER 31, 1998      DECEMBER 31, 1997
                                                          ------------------    -------------------
                                                                   (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                       <C>                   <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss).......................................      $  (8,918)             $       4
Extraordinary loss on extinguishment of debt............          4,170                     --
Depreciation and amortization...........................          8,183                     --
Deferred income taxes, net..............................         82,370                     --
Provision for loss on accounts receivable...............             75                     --
Increase in minority interest...........................          1,331                     --
Accretion on senior discount notes......................          1,083
Net change in certain assets and liabilities, net of
  business acquisitions Increase in accounts
  receivable............................................         (1,679)                    --
Increase in accounts receivable from related parties....           (124)                    --
Increase in prepayment and other current assets.........           (884)                    (4)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses.......          4,863                     --
Increase in accounts payable to related parties.........          1,523                     --
Increase in deferred revenue............................          1,684                     --
Change in Other, net....................................          1,339
                                                              ---------              ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities...............         92,338                     --
                                                              ---------              ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property, plant and equipment..............        (11,468)                    --
Payment for acquisition.................................       (554,402)                    --
                                                              ---------              ---------
Net cash used in investing activities...................        565,870                     --
                                                              ---------              ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from the issuance of the Credit Facility.......        265,888                     --
Principal payment on debt...............................       (125,013)                    --
Proceeds from the issuance of senior subordinated
  notes.................................................        150,000                     --
Payments made on bridge loan............................       (105,000)                    --
Proceeds from bridge loan...............................        105,000                     --
Proceeds from the senior discount notes.................        110,411                     --
Proceeds from sale to minority interest.................         46,588                     --
Proceeds from other notes payable.......................            600                     --
Proceeds from the issuance of note payable affiliate....          3,341                     --
Payments made for debt financing costs..................         (3,995)                    --
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock..............         35,000                     --
                                                              ---------              ---------
Net cash provided by financing activities...............        482,820                     --
                                                              ---------              ---------
Net increase in cash....................................          9,288                     --
Cash at beginning of the period.........................             --                     --
                                                              ---------              ---------
Cash at end of the period...............................      $   9,288              $      --
                                                              ---------              ---------
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information.......
Cash paid during the year for Interest..................      $   3,480                     --
Income taxes............................................             --              $      --
</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.
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            AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

     Avalon Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc. ("the Company") was formed in June
1998, pursuant to the laws of the state of Delaware. Avalon Cable of Michigan
Inc. ("Avalon Michigan") was formed in June 1998, pursuant to the laws of the
state of Delaware as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. On June 3, 1998,
Avalon Michigan entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Agreement")
among the Company, Cable Michigan, Inc. ("Cable Michigan") and Avalon Michigan,
pursuant to which Avalon Michigan will merge into Cable Michigan and Cable
Michigan will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the "Merger").

     In accordance with the terms of the Agreement, each share of common stock,
par value $1.00 per share ("common stock"), of Cable Michigan outstanding prior
to the effective time of the Merger (other than treasury stock shares owned by
the Company or its subsidiaries, or shares as to which dissenters' rights have
been exercised) shall be converted into the right to receive $40.50 in cash (the
"Merger Consideration"), subject to certain possible closing adjustments.

     In conjunction with the acquisition of Cable Michigan, Avalon Michigan
acquired Cable Michigan's 62% ownership interest in Mercom, Inc. ("Mercom").

     On November 6, 1998, Avalon Michigan completed its merger into and with
Cable Michigan. The total consideration paid in conjunction with the merger,
including fees and expenses was $431,629, including repayment of all existing
Cable Michigan indebtedness and accrued interest of $135,205. Subsequent to the
merger, the arrangements with RCN and CTE for certain support services were
terminated. The Agreement also permitted Avalon Michigan to agree to acquire the
remaining shares of Mercom that it did not own.

     The Company contributed $137,375 in cash to Avalon Michigan, which was used
to consummate the Merger. On November 5, 1998, the Company received $105,000 in
cash in exchange for promissory notes to lenders (the "Bridge Agreement"). On
November 6, 1998, the Company contributed the proceeds received from the Bridge
Agreement and an additional $35,000 in cash to Avalon Michigan in exchange for
100 shares of common stock.

     On November 6, 1998, Avalon Cable of New England Holdings, Inc. contributed
its 100% interest in Avalon Cable of New England LLC ("Avalon New England") to
Avalon Cable LLC in exchange for a membership interest in Avalon Cable LLC. This
contribution was between entities under common control and was accounted for
similar to a pooling-of-interests. Under this pooling-of-interests method, the
results of operations for Avalon include the results of operations from the date
of inception (September 4, 1997) of Avalon New England. On that same date,
Avalon Cable LLC received $63,000 from affiliated entities, which was comprised
of (i) a $45,000 capital contribution by Avalon Investors, LLC ("Avalon
Investors") and (ii) a $18,000 promissory note from Avalon Cable Holdings LLC
("Avalon Holdings"), which was used to make a $62,800 cash contribution to
Avalon New England.

     The cash contribution received by Avalon New England was used to (i)
extinguish existing indebtedness of $29,600 and (ii) fund a $33,200 loan to
Avalon Holdings Finance which matures on December 31, 2001.

                                      F-334
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            AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998

     On December 10, 1998, Avalon Cable LLC received a dividend distribution
from Avalon New England in the amount of $18,206, which was used by Avalon Cable
LLC to pay off the promissory note payable to Avalon Holdings, plus accrued
interest.

     On March 26, 1999, after the acquisition of Mercom, Inc., the Company
completed a series of transactions to facilitate certain aspects of its
financing between affiliated entities under common control. As a result of these
transactions:

     - Avalon Michigan contributed its assets and liabilities excluding deferred
       tax liabilities, net to Avalon Cable LLC in exchange for an approximate
       88% voting interest in Avalon Cable LLC. Avalon Cable LLC contributed
       these assets and liabilities to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Avalon Cable
       of Michigan LLC ("Avalon Michigan LLC");

     - Avalon Michigan LLC has become the operator of the Michigan cluster
       replacing Avalon Michigan;

     - Avalon Michigan LLC is an obligor on the Senior Subordinated Notes
       replacing Avalon Michigan; and

     - Avalon Michigan is a guarantor of the obligations of Avalon Michigan LLC
       under the Senior Subordinated Notes. Avalon Michigan does not have
       significant assets, other than its investment in Avalon Cable LLC.

     - The Company contributed the Senior Discount Notes to Avalon Cable LLC and
       became a guarantor of the Senior Discount Notes. The Company does not
       have significant assets, other than its 88% investment in Avalon Cable
       LLC.

     As a result of this reorganization between entities under common control,
the Company accounted for the reorganization similar to a pooling-of-interests.
Under the pooling-of-interests method, the results of operations include the
results of operations from the earliest date that a member became a part of the
control group by inception or acquisition. For the Company, the results of
operations are from the date of inception (September 4, 1997) for Avalon New
England, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Avalon Cable LLC.

     Avalon Michigan has a majority-interest in Avalon Cable LLC. Avalon Cable
LLC wholly-owns Avalon Cable Holdings Finance, Avalon New England, and Avalon
Michigan LLC.

     Avalon New England and Avalon Michigan provide cable service to the western
New England area and the state of Michigan, respectively. Avalon New England and
Avalon Michigan LLC's cable systems offer customer packages for basic cable
programming services which are offered at a per channel charge or packaged
together to form a tier of services offered at a discount from the combined
channel rate. Avalon New England and Avalon Michigan LLC's cable systems also
provide premium cable services to their customers for an extra monthly charge.
Customers generally pay initial connection charges and fixed monthly fees for
cable programming and premium cable services, which constitute the principle
sources of revenue for the Company.

     Avalon Holdings Finance was formed for the sole purpose of facilitating
financings associated with the acquisitions of various cable operating
companies. Avalon Holdings Finance conducts no other activities.

                                      F-335
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            AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

  Principles of consolidation

     The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts
of the Company and of all its wholly and majority owned subsidiaries. All
significant transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries have been
eliminated.

  Use of estimates

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

  Revenue recognition

     Revenues from cable services are recorded in the month the service is
provided. Installation fee revenue is recognized in the period in which the
installation occurs to the extent that direct selling costs meet or exceed
installation revenues.

  Advertising expense

     Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense charged to
operations was $82 for the year ended December 31, 1998.

  Concentration of credit risk

     Financial instruments which potentially expose the Company to a
concentration of credit risk include cash and subscriber and other receivables.
The Company had cash in excess of federally insured deposits at financial
institutions at December 31, 1998. The Company does not believe that such
deposits are subject to any unusual credit risk beyond the normal credit risk
associated with operating its business. The Company extends credit to customers
on an unsecured basis in the normal course of business. The Company maintains
reserves for potential credit losses and such losses, in the aggregate, have not
historically exceeded management's expectations. The Company's trade receivables
reflect a customer base centered in Michigan and New England. The Company
routinely assesses the financial strength of its customers; as a result,
concentrations of credit risk are limited.

  Property, plant and equipment

     Property, plant and equipment is stated at its fair value for items
acquired from Cable Michigan, historical cost for the minority interests' share
of Mercom property, plant and equipment and cost for additions subsequent to the
merger. Initial subscribers installation costs, including materials, labor and
overhead costs, are capitalized as a component of cable plant and equipment. The
cost of disconnection and reconnection are charged to expense when incurred.

                                      F-336
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            AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998

Depreciation is computed for financial statement purposes using the
straight-line method based on the following lives:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Buildings and improvements..................................  10-25 years
Cable plant and equipment...................................   5-12 years
Vehicles....................................................      5 years
Office furniture and equipment..............................   5-10 years
</TABLE>

  Intangible assets

     Intangible assets represent the estimated fair value of cable franchises
and goodwill resulting from acquisitions. Cable franchises are amortized over a
period ranging from 13 to 15 years on a straight-line basis. Goodwill is the
excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired,
determined through an independent appraisal, and is amortized over 15 years
using the straight-line method. Deferred financing costs represent direct costs
incurred to obtain long-term financing and are amortized to interest expense
over the term of the underlying debt utilizing the effective interest method.

  Accounting for impairments

     The Company follows the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 121 -- "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for
Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of" ("SFAS 121").

     SFAS 121 requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable
intangibles to be held and used by an entity be reviewed for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset
may not be recoverable. In performing the review for recoverability, the Company
estimates the net future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset
and its eventual disposition. If the sum of the expected net future cash flows
(undiscounted and without interest charges) is less than the carrying amount of
the asset, an impairment loss is recognized. Measurement of an impairment loss
for long-lived assets and identifiable intangibles expected to be held and used
is based on the fair value of the asset.

     No impairment losses have been recognized by the Company pursuant to SFAS
121.

  Fair value of Financial Instruments

     The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value
of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate
that value:

          a. The Company estimates that the fair value of all financial
     instruments at December 31, 1998 does not differ materially from the
     aggregate carrying values of its financial instruments recorded in the
     accompanying balance sheet. The fair value of the notes payable-affiliate
     are considered to be equal to carrying values since the Company believes
     that its credit risk has not changed from the time this debt instrument was
     executed and therefore, would obtain a similar rate in the current market.

          b. The fair value of the cash and temporary cash investments
     approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.

                                      F-337
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            AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998

  Income taxes

     The Company and Mercom file separate consolidated federal income tax
returns. The Company accounts for income taxes using Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 109 -- "Accounting for Income Taxes". The statement
requires the use of an asset and liability approach for financial reporting
purposes. The asset and liability approach requires the recognition of deferred
tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary
differences between financial reporting basis and tax basis of assets and
liabilities. If it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a
deferred tax asset will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recognized.

3. MERGER AND ACQUISITIONS

     The Merger was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting.
Accordingly, the consideration was allocated to the net assets acquired based on
their fair market values at the date of the Merger. The purchase price was
allocated as follows: current assets and liabilities at fair values of $470,
approximately $94,000 to property, plant and equipment, $315,000 to cable
franchises and the excess of consideration paid over the fair market value of
the net assets acquired, or goodwill, of $81,705, offset by deferred taxes, net
of $60,000.

     The Merger agreement between the Company and Avalon Michigan permitted
Avalon Michigan to agree to acquire the 1,822,810 shares (approximately 38% of
the outstanding stock) of Mercom that it did not own (the "Mercom Acquisition").
On September 10, 1998 Avalon Michigan and Mercom entered into a definitive
agreement (the "Mercom Merger Agreement") providing for the acquisition by
Avalon Michigan of all of such shares at a price of $12.00 per share. Avalon
Michigan completed this acquisition in March 1999. The total estimated
consideration payable in conjunction with the Mercom Acquisition, excluding fees
and expenses was $21,900.

     On May 29, 1998, the Company acquired certain assets of Amrac Clear View, A
Limited Partnership ("Amrac") for consideration of $8,124, including acquisition
costs of $589. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting. Accordingly, the consideration was allocated to the net assets
acquired based on the fair market values at the date of acquisition as
determined through the use of an independent appraisal. The excess of the
consideration paid over the estimated fair market value of the net assets
acquired, or goodwill, was $256.

     On July 21, 1998, the Company acquired certain assets and liabilities from
Pegasus Cable Television, Inc. and Pegasus Cable Television of Connecticut, Inc.
(collectively, "Pegasus") for consideration of $30,467, including acquisition
costs of $175. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting. Accordingly, the consideration was allocated to the net assets
acquired based on the fair market values at the date of acquisition as
determined through use of an independent appraisal. The excess of the
consideration paid over the estimated fair market value of the net assets
acquired, or goodwill, was $977.

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            AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998

     Following is the unaudited pro forma results of operations for the year
ended December 31, 1998, as if the Merger and acquisitions occurred on January
1, 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              DECEMBER 31,
                                                                  1998
                                                              ------------
                                                              (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                           <C>
Revenue.....................................................    $ 96,751
                                                                ========
Loss from operations........................................    $ (5,292)
                                                                ========
Net loss....................................................    $(22,365)
                                                                ========
</TABLE>

     In March 1999, Avalon Michigan acquired the cable television systems of
Nova Cablevision, Inc., Nova Cablevision VI, L.P. and Nova Cablevision VII, L.P.
for approximately $7,800, excluding transaction fees.

     In September 1998, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to
purchase all of the cable systems of Taconic Technology Corporation ("Taconic")
for approximately $8,525 (excluding transaction fees). As of December 31, 1998,
the Company incurred $41 of transaction costs related to the acquisition of
Taconic. This merger is expected to close in the second quarter of 1999.

4. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     Property, plant and equipment consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Cable plant and equipment...................................  $106,602
Vehicles....................................................     2,572
Buildings and improvements..................................     1,026
Office furniture and equipment..............................     2,234
Construction in process.....................................       768
                                                              --------
Total property, plant and equipment.........................   113,202
Less-accumulated depreciation...............................    (1,781)
                                                              --------
Property, plant and equipment, net..........................  $111,421
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

     Depreciation expense was $1,781 for the year ended December 31, 1998.

5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     Intangible assets consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Cable Franchise.............................................  $374,773
Goodwill....................................................    82,928
Deferred Financing Costs....................................    10,658
Non-compete agreement.......................................       100
                                                              --------
Total.......................................................   468,459
Less-accumulated amortization...............................    (6,342)
                                                              --------
Intangible assets, net......................................  $462,117
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998

     Amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 1998 was $6,342.

6. ACCOUNT PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

     Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Accounts payable............................................  $ 5,321
Accrued corporate expenses..................................      404
Accrued cable programming costs.............................    2,388
Accrued taxes...............................................    1,383
Other.......................................................    2,150
                                                              -------
                                                              $11,646
                                                              =======
</TABLE>

7. INCOME TAXES

     The income tax provision (benefit) in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements of operations is comprised of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               1998
                                                              -------
<S>                                                           <C>
Current
Federal.....................................................  $   243
State.......................................................       --
                                                              -------
Total Current...............................................      243
                                                              -------
Deferred
Federal.....................................................   (2,757)
State.......................................................     (240)
                                                              -------
Total Deferred..............................................   (2,997)
                                                              -------
Total (benefit) for income taxes............................  $(2,754)
                                                              =======
</TABLE>

     The benefit for income taxes is different from the amounts computed by
applying the U.S. statutory federal tax rate of 35% for 1998. The differences
are as follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               1998
                                                              -------
<S>                                                           <C>
(Loss) before (benefit) for income taxes....................  $(8,833)
                                                              =======
Federal tax (benefit) at statutory rates....................   (3,092)
State income taxes..........................................     (177)
Goodwill....................................................       77
Benefit for taxes allocated to minority partners............       84
                                                              -------
(Benefit) for income taxes..................................   (3,108)
                                                              =======
</TABLE>


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          TAX NET
                                                         OPERATING    EXPIRATION
YEAR                                                      LOSSES         DATE
- ----                                                     ---------    ----------
<S>                                                      <C>          <C>
1998...................................................   $10,360        2018
</TABLE>

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998

     Temporary differences that give rise to significant portion of deferred tax
assets and liabilities at December 31 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                1998
                                                              --------
<S>                                                           <C>
NOL carryforwards...........................................  $  5,363
Alternative minimum tax credits.............................       141
Reserves....................................................       210
Other, net..................................................       309
                                                              --------
Total deferred assets.......................................     6,023
                                                              --------
Property, plant and equipment...............................   (10,635)
Intangible assets...........................................   (76,199)
                                                              --------
Total deferred liabilities..................................   (86,834)
                                                              --------
Subtotal....................................................   (80,811)
                                                              --------
Valuation allowance.........................................        --
                                                              --------
Total deferred taxes........................................  $(80,811)
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

     The tax benefit related to the loss on extinguishment of debt results in
deferred tax, and it approximates the statutory U.S. tax rate. The tax benefit
of $2,036 related to the exercise of certain stock options of Cable Michigan
Inc. was charged directly to goodwill in conjunction with the closing of the
merger.

8. DEBT

     At December 31, 1998, long-term debt consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
Senior Credit Facility......................................    $140,875
Senior Subordinated Notes...................................     150,000
Senior Discount Notes.......................................     111,494
Other Note Payable..........................................         600
                                                                --------
                                                                 402,969
Current portion.............................................          20
                                                                --------
                                                                $402,949
                                                                ========
</TABLE>

  Credit Facilities

     On May 28, 1998, Avalon New England entered into a term loan and revolving
credit agreement with a major commercial lending institution (the "Credit
Agreement"). The Credit Agreement allowed for aggregate borrowings under Term
Loans A and B (collectively, the "Term Loans") and a revolving credit facility
of $30,000 and $5,000, respectively. The proceeds from the Term Loans and
revolving credit facility were used to fund the acquisitions made by Avalon New
England and to provide for Avalon New England's working capital requirements.

     In December 1998, Avalon New England retired the Term Loans and revolving
credit agreement through the proceeds of a capital contribution from Avalon
Cable LLC. The fees and associated costs relating to the early retirement of
this debt was $1,110.

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998

     On November 6, 1998, Avalon Michigan became a co-borrower along with Avalon
New England and Avalon Cable Finance, Inc. (Avalon Finance), affiliated
companies, collectively referred to as the ("Co-Borrowers") on a $320,888 senior
credit facility, which includes term loan facilities consisting of (i) tranche A
term loans of $120,888 and (ii) tranche B term loans of $170,000 and a revolving
credit facility of $30,000 (collectively, the "Credit Facility"). Subject to
compliance with the terms of the Credit Facility, borrowings under the Credit
Facility will be available for working capital purposes, capital expenditures
and pending and future acquisitions. The ability to advance funds under the
tranche A term loan facility terminated on March 31, 1999. The tranche A term
loans are subject to minimum quarterly amortization payments commencing on
January 31, 2001 and maturing on October 31, 2005. The tranche B term loans are
scheduled to be repaid in two equal installments on July 31, 2006 and October
31, 2006. The revolving credit facility borrowings are scheduled to be repaid on
October 31, 2005.

     On November 6, 1998, Avalon Michigan borrowed $265,888 under the Credit
Facility in order to consummate the Merger. In connection with the Senior
Subordinated Notes (as defined below) and Senior Discount Notes (as defined
below) offerings, Avalon Michigan repaid $125,013 of the Credit Facility, and
the availability under the Credit Facility was reduced to $195,000. Avalon
Michigan had borrowings of $11,300 and $129,575 outstanding under the tranche A
and tranche B term note facilities, and had available $30,000 for borrowings
under the revolving credit facility. Avalon New England and Avalon Finance had
no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility at December 31, 1998.

     The interest rate under the Credit Facility is a rate based on either (i)
the base rate (a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Prime Rate and the
Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 1/2 of 1%) or (ii) the Eurodollar rate (a rate
per annum equal to the Eurodollar Base Rate divided by 1.00 less the
Eurocurrency Reserve Requirements) plus, in either case, the applicable margin.
As of December 31, 1998, the applicable margin was (a) with respect to the
tranche B term loans was 2.75% per annum for Base Rate loans and 3.75% per annum
for Eurodollar loans and (b) with respect to tranche A term loans and the
revolving credit facility was 2.00% per annum for Base Rate loans and 3.00% for
Eurodollar loans. The applicable margin for the tranche A term loans and the
revolving credit facility are subject to performance based grid pricing which is
determined based on upon the consolidated leverage ratio of the Co-Borrowers.
The interest rate for the tranche B term loans outstanding at December 31, 1998
was 9.19%. Interest is payable on a quarterly basis. Accrued interest on the
borrowings under the credit facility was $1,389 at December 31, 1998.

     The Credit Facility contains restrictive covenants which among other things
require the Co-Borrowers to maintain certain ratios including consolidated
leverage ratios and the interest coverage ratio, fixed charge ratio and debt
service coverage ratio.

     The obligations of the Co-Borrowers under the Credit Facility are secured
by substantially all of the assets of the Co-Borrowers. In addition, the
obligations of the Co-Borrowers under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by the
Company, Avalon Cable LLC, Avalon Cable Finance Holdings, Inc., Avalon Cable of
New England Holdings, Inc. and Avalon Cable Holdings, LLC.

     A Change of Control as defined under the Credit Facility agreement would
constitute an event of default under the Credit Facility giving the lender the
right to terminate the credit commitment and declare all amounts outstanding
immediately due and payable.

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            AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998

  Subordinated Debt

     In December 1998, Avalon Michigan became a co-issuer of a $150,000
principal balance, Senior Subordinated Notes ("Subordinated Notes") offering and
Michigan Holdings became a co-issuer of a $196,000, gross proceeds, Senior
Discount Notes (defined below) offering. In conjunction with these financings,
Avalon Michigan paid $18,130 to Avalon Finance as a partial payment against
Avalon Michigan's note payable-affiliate. Avalon Michigan paid $76 in interest
on this note payable-affiliate during the period from inception (June 2, 1998)
through December 31, 1998.

     The Subordinated Notes mature on December 1, 2008, and interest accrued at
a rate of 9.375% per annum. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on June
1 and December 1 of each year, commencing on June 1, 1999. Accrued interest on
the Subordinated Notes was $1,078 at December 31, 1998.

     The Senior Subordinated Notes will not be redeemable at the Co-Borrowers'
option prior to December 1, 2003. Thereafter, the Senior Subordinated Notes will
be subject to redemption at any time at the option of the Co-Borrowers, in whole
or in part at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal
amount) plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to the applicable
redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on
December 1 of the years indicated below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR                                                       PERCENTAGE
- ----                                                       ----------
<S>                                                        <C>
2003.....................................................   104.688%
2004.....................................................   103.125%
2005.....................................................   101.563%
2006 and thereafter......................................   100.000%
</TABLE>

     The scheduled maturities of the long-term debt are $2,000 in 2001, $4,000
in 2002, $72,479 in 2003, and the remainder thereafter.

     At any time prior to December 1, 2001, the Co-Borrowers may on any one or
more occasions redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of Senior
Subordinate Notes originally issued under the Indenture at a redemption price
equal to 109.375% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid
interest, if any, to the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds of any
equity offering and/or the net cash proceeds of a strategic equity investment;
provided that at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount at maturity of
Senior Subordinated Notes originally issued remain outstanding immediately after
each such redemption.

     As used in the preceding paragraph, "Equity Offering and Strategic Equity
Investment" means any public or private sale of Capital Stock of any of the
Co-Borrowers pursuant to which the Co-Borrowers together receive net proceeds of
at least $25 million, other than issuances of Capital Stock pursuant to employee
benefit plans or as compensation to employees; provided that to the extent such
Capital Stock is issued by the Co-Borrowers, the net cash proceeds thereof shall
have been contributed to one or more of the Co-Borrowers in the form of an
equity contribution.

     The Indentures provide that upon the occurrence of a change of control (a
"Change of Control") each holder of the Notes has the right to require the
Company to purchase all or any part (equal to $1,000 or an integral multiple
thereof) of such holder's Notes at an offer price in

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            AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998

cash to 101% of the aggregate principal amount thereon plus accrued and unpaid
interest and Liquidated Damages (as defined in the Indentures) thereof, if any,
to the date of purchase.

  The Senior Discount Notes

     On December 3, 1998, the Company, Avalon Cable LLC and Avalon Cable
Holdings Finance, Inc. ("Holdings Co-Borrowers") issued $196.0 million aggregate
principal amount at maturity of 11 7/8% Senior Discount Notes ("Senior Discount
Notes") due 2008.

     The Senior Discount Notes were issued at a substantial discount from their
principal amount at maturity, to generate gross proceeds of approximately $110.4
million. Interest on the Senior Discount Notes will accrue but not be payable
before December 1, 2003. Thereafter, interest on the Senior Discount Notes will
accrue on the principal amount at maturity at a rate of 11.875% per annum, and
will be payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year,
commencing December 1, 2003. Prior to December 1, 2003, the accreted value of
the Senior Discount Notes will increase, representing amortization of original
issue discount, between the date of original issuance and December 1, 2003 on a
semi-annual basis using a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months, such
that the accreted value shall be equal to the full principal amount at maturity
of the Senior Discount Notes on December 1, 2003. Original issue discount
accretion on the Senior Discount Notes was $1,083 at December 31, 1998.

     On December 1, 2003, the Holding Co-borrowers will be required to redeem an
amount equal to $369.79 per $1,000 principal amount at maturity of each Senior
Discount Note then outstanding on a pro rata basis at a redemption price of 100%
of the principal amount at maturity of the Senior Discount Notes so redeemed.

     On or after December 1, 2003, the Senior Discount Notes will be subject to
redemption at any time at the option of the Holding Co-borrowers, in whole or in
part, at the redemption prices, which are expressed as percentages of principal
amount, shown below plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and liquidated
damages, if any, thereon to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during
the twelve-month period beginning on December 1 of the years indicated below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR                                                       PERCENTAGE
- ----                                                       ----------
<S>                                                        <C>
2003.....................................................   105.938%
2004.....................................................   103.958%
2005.....................................................   101.979%
2006 and thereafter......................................   100.000%
</TABLE>

     Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time before December 1, 2001, the
holding companies may on any one or more occasions redeem up to 35% of the
aggregate principal amount at maturity of senior discount notes originally
issued under the Senior Discount Note indenture at a redemption price equal to
111.875% of the accreted value at the date of redemption, plus liquidated
damages, if any, to the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds of any
equity offering and/or the net cash proceeds of a strategic equity investment;
provided that at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount at maturity of
Senior Discount Notes originally issued remain outstanding immediately after
each occurrence of such redemption.

     Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, each holder of Senior Discount
Notes will have the right to require the Holding Co-borrowers to repurchase all
or any part of such holder's Senior Discount Notes pursuant to a Change of
Control offer at an offer price in cash equal to

                                      F-344
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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998

101% of the aggregate principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest
and liquidated damages thereon, if any, to the date of purchase.

  Note Payable

     Avalon New England issued a note payable for $500 which is due on May 29,
2003, and bears interest at a rate of 7% per annum (which approximates Avalon
New England's incremental borrowing rate) payable annually. Additionally, Avalon
New England has a $100 non-compete agreement. The agreement calls for five
annual payments of $20, commencing on May 29, 1999.

  Mercom debt

     In August 1997, the Mercom revolving credit agreement for $2,000 expired.
Mercom had no borrowings under the revolving credit agreement in 1996 or 1997.

     On September 29, 1997, Avalon Michigan purchased and assumed all of the
bank's interest in the term credit agreement and the note issued thereunder.
Immediately after the purchase, the term credit agreement was amended in order
to, among other things, provide for less restrictive financial covenants,
eliminate mandatory amortization of principal and provide for a bullet maturity
of principal on December 31, 2002, and remove the change of control event of
default. Mercom's borrowings under the term credit agreement contain pricing and
security provisions substantially the same as those in place prior to the
purchase of the loan. The borrowings are secured by a pledge of the stock of
Mercom's subsidiaries and a first lien on certain of the assets of Mercom and
its subsidiaries, including inventory, equipment and receivables at December 31,
1998, $14,151 of principal was outstanding. The borrowings under the term credit
agreement are eliminated in the Company's consolidated balance sheet.

9. MINORITY INTEREST

     The activity in minority interest for the year ended December 31, 1998 is
as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 AVALON
                                                                  CABLE
                                                      MERCOM       LLC       TOTAL
                                                      -------    -------    -------
<S>                                                   <C>        <C>        <C>
Issuance of Class A units by Avalon Cable LLC.......       --     45,000     45,000
Issuance of Class B-1 units by Avalon Cable LLC.....       --      4,345      4,345
Allocated to minority interest prior to
  restructuring.....................................       --        365        365
Purchase of Cable Michigan, Inc.....................   13,457         --     13,457
Income (loss) allocated to minority interest........      398     (1,729)    (1,331)
                                                      -------    -------    -------
Balance at December 31, 1998........................  $13,855    $47,981    $61,836
                                                      =======    =======    =======
</TABLE>

10. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

     Avalon Michigan has a qualified savings plan under Section 401(K) of the
Internal Revenue Code. Contributions charged to expense for the period from
November 5, 1998 to December 31, 1998 was $30.

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998

11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

  Leases

     Avalon New England and Avalon Michigan rent poles from utility companies
for use in their operations. While rental agreements are generally short-term,
Avalon New England and Avalon Michigan anticipate such rentals will continue in
the future. Avalon New England and Avalon Michigan also lease office facilities
and various items of equipment under month-to-month operating leases. Rent
expense was $58 for the year ended December 31, 1998. Rental commitments are
expected to continue at approximately $1 million a year for the foreseeable
future, including pole rental commitments which are cancelable.

  Legal Matters

     The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to regulation by the Federal
Communications Commission ("FCC") and other franchising authorities.

     The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to the provisions of the Cable
Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, as amended, and the
Telecommunications Act of 1996. The Company and its subsidiaries have either
settled challenges or accrued for anticipated exposures related to rate
regulation; however, there is no assurance that there will not be further
additional challenges to its rates.

     In the normal course of business, there are various legal proceedings
outstanding. In the opinion of management, these proceedings will not have a
material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of
the Company and its subsidiaries.

12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES

     During 1998, Avalon New England received $3,341 from Avalon Holdings. In
consideration for this amount, Avalon New England executed a note payable to
Avalon Holdings. This note is recorded as note payable-affiliate on the balance
sheet at December 31, 1998. Interest accrues at the rate of 5.57% per year and
Avalon New England has recorded accrued interest on this note of $100 at
December 31, 1998.

13. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

     In May 1999, the Company signed an agreement with Charter Communications,
Inc. ("Charter Communications") under which Charter Communications agreed to
purchase Avalon Cable LLC's cable television systems and assume some of their
debt. The acquisition by Charter Communications is subject to regulatory
approvals. The Company expects to consummate this transaction in the fourth
quarter of 1999.

     This agreement, if closed, would constitute a change in control under the
Indenture pursuant to which the Senior Subordinated Notes and the Senior
Discount Notes (collectively, the "Notes") were issued. The Indenture provides
that upon the occurrence of a change of control of the Company (a "Change of
Control") each holder of the Notes has the right to require the Company to
purchase all or any part (equal to $1,000 or an integral multiple thereof) of
such holder's Notes at an offer price in cash equal to 101% of the aggregate
principal amount thereon (or 101% of the accreted value for the Senior Discount
Notes as of the date of purchase if prior

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998

to the full accretion date) plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated
Damages (as defined in the Indenture) thereof, if any, to the date of purchase.

     This agreement, if closed, would represent a Change of Control which, on
the closing date, constitutes an event of default under the Credit Facility
giving the lender the right to terminate the credit commitment and declare all
amounts outstanding immediately due and payable. Charter Communications has
agreed to repay all amounts due under the Credit Facility or cause all events of
default under the Credit Facility arising from the Change of Control to be
waived.

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            AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               JUNE 30,      DECEMBER 31,
                                                                 1999            1998
                                                              -----------    ------------
                                                              (UNAUDITED)
                                                                    (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                           <C>            <C>
                           ASSETS
Cash........................................................   $  3,457        $  9,288
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
  of $1,509 and $943........................................      6,158           5,862
Prepayments and other current assets........................      1,121           1,388
Accounts receivable from related parties....................         --             124
Deferred income taxes.......................................         --             377
                                                               --------        --------

Total Current assets........................................     10,736          17,039
Property, plant and equipment, net..........................    116,587         111,421
Intangible assets, net......................................    470,041         462,117
Deferred charges and other assets...........................      1,107           1,302
                                                               --------        --------

Total assets................................................   $598,471        $591,879
                                                               ========        ========
            LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of notes payable............................   $     25        $     20
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......................     13,983          11,646
Advance billings and customer deposits......................      3,136           3,171
Accounts payable-affiliate..................................      3,160           2,023
                                                               --------        --------

Total Current liabilities...................................     20,304          16,860
Long-term debt..............................................    446,079         402,949
Notes payable-affiliate.....................................         --           3,341
Deferred income taxes.......................................     70,152          80,811
                                                               --------        --------

Total liabilities...........................................    536,535         503,961
                                                               --------        --------

Commitments and contingencies (Note 5)
Minority interest...........................................     45,627          61,836
Stockholders' equity
Common stock................................................         --              --
Additional paid-in capital..................................     35,000          35,000
Accumulated deficit.........................................    (18,691)         (8,918)
                                                               --------        --------

Total stockholders' equity..................................     16,309          26,082
                                                               --------        --------

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity..................   $598,471        $591,879
                                                               ========        ========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
                                      F-348
<PAGE>   594

            AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           FOR THE SIX MONTHS    FOR THE SIX MONTHS
                                                                 ENDED                 ENDED
                                                             JUNE 30, 1999         JUNE 30, 1998
                                                           ------------------    ------------------
                                                                         (UNAUDITED)
                                                                        (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                        <C>                   <C>
REVENUE
Basic services...........................................       $ 42,064              $    131
Premium services.........................................          4,079                    15
Other....................................................          5,626                     8
                                                                --------              --------
Total Revenue............................................         51,769                   154
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative......................          9,544                    21
Programming..............................................         13,966                    39
Technical and operations.................................          5,932                    17
Depreciation and amortization............................         22,096                    53
                                                                --------              --------
Income from operations...................................            231                    24
Interest income..........................................            708                    --
Interest expense.........................................        (23,246)                   (5)
                                                                --------              --------
Income loss before income taxes..........................        (22,307)                   19
Benefit from income taxes................................         10,180                    --
                                                                --------              --------
Income (loss) before minority interest...................        (12,127)                   19
Minority interest in loss of consolidated entity.........          2,354                    --
                                                                --------              --------
Net income (loss)........................................       $ (9,773)             $     19
                                                                ========              ========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
                                      F-349
<PAGE>   595

            AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
                                -------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  COMMON                 ADDITIONAL                       TOTAL
                                  SHARES       COMMON     PAID-IN      ACCUMULATED    SHAREHOLDERS'
                                OUTSTANDING    STOCK      CAPITAL        DEFICIT         EQUITY
                                -----------    ------    ----------    -----------    -------------
                                                            (UNAUDITED)
                                                          (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                             <C>            <C>       <C>           <C>            <C>
Balance, December 31, 1998....      100        $  --      $35,000       $ (8,918)        $26,082
Net loss for the six months
  ended June 30, 1999.........       --           --           --         (9,773)         (9,773)
                                    ---        ------     -------       --------         -------
Balance, June 30, 1999........      100        $  --      $35,000       $(18,691)        $16,309
                                    ===        ======     =======       ========         =======
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
                                      F-350
<PAGE>   596

            AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                FOR THE             FOR THE
                                                            SIX MONTHS ENDED    SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                             JUNE 30, 1999       JUNE 30, 1998
                                                            ----------------    ----------------
                                                                        (UNAUDITED)
                                                                       (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                         <C>                 <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss).........................................      $ (9,773)           $    19
Depreciation and amortization.............................        22,096                 53
Accretion of Senior Discount Notes........................         6,630                 --
Decrease in minority interest.............................        (2,354)                --
Net change in certain assets and liabilities, net of
  business acquisitions...................................
Decrease in accounts receivable...........................           247                 22
(Increase)/decrease in prepayment and other assets........           342                (16)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses.........         2,440                152
Decrease in deferred revenue..............................           (35)              (152)
Increase in accounts payable, net-affiliate...............         1,000                 --
Deferred income taxes, net................................       (10,282)                --
                                                                --------            -------
Net cash provided by operating activities.................        10,311                 78
                                                                --------            -------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment................        (9,881)              (101)
Payment for acquisitions..................................       (39,420)            (8,187)
                                                                --------            -------
Net cash used in investing activities.....................       (49,301)            (8,288)
                                                                --------            -------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Increase (decrease) in Notes payable-affiliate............        (3,341)               733
Capital Contribution......................................            --              1,062
Proceeds from the issuance of the Credit Facility.........        36,500              6,700
                                                                --------            -------
Net cash provided by financing activities.................        33,159              8,495
                                                                --------            -------
Net increase (decrease) in cash...........................        (5,831)               285
Cash at beginning of the period...........................         9,288                 --
                                                                --------            -------
Cash at end of the period.................................      $  3,457            $   285
                                                                ========            =======
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
                                      F-351
<PAGE>   597

            AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 JUNE 30, 1999
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

     Avalon Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc. ("the Company") was formed in June
1998, pursuant to the laws of the state of Delaware. Avalon Cable of Michigan
Inc. ("Avalon Michigan") was formed in June 1998, pursuant to the laws of the
state of Delaware as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. On June 3, 1998,
Avalon Michigan entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Agreement")
among the Company, Cable Michigan, Inc. ("Cable Michigan") and Avalon Michigan,
pursuant to which Avalon Michigan will merge into Cable Michigan and Cable
Michigan will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the "Merger").

     In accordance with the terms of the Agreement, each share of common stock,
par value $1.00 per share ("common stock"), of Cable Michigan outstanding prior
to the effective time of the Merger (other than treasury stock, shares owned by
the Company or its subsidiaries, or shares as to which dissenters' rights have
been exercised) shall be converted into the right to receive $40.50 in cash (the
"Merger Consideration"), subject to certain possible closing adjustments.

     In conjunction with the acquisition of Cable Michigan, Avalon Michigan
acquired Cable Michigan's 62% ownership interest in Mercom, Inc. ("Mercom").

     On November 6, 1998, Avalon Michigan completed its merger into and with
Cable Michigan. The total consideration paid in conjunction with the merger,
including fees and expenses was $431,629, including repayment of all existing
Cable Michigan indebtedness and accrued interest of $135,205. The Agreement also
permitted Avalon Michigan to agree to acquire the remaining shares of Mercom
that it did not own.

     The Company contributed $137,375 in cash to Avalon Michigan, which was used
to consummate the Merger. On November 5, 1998, the Company received $105,000 in
cash in exchange for promissory notes to lenders (the "Bridge Agreement"). On
November 6, 1998, the Company contributed the proceeds received from the Bridge
Agreement and an additional $35,000 in cash to Avalon Michigan in exchange for
100 shares of common stock.

     On November 6, 1998, Avalon Cable of New England Holdings, Inc contributed
its 100% interest in Avalon Cable of New England LLC ("Avalon New England") to
Avalon Cable LLC in exchange for a membership interest in Avalon Cable LLC. This
contribution was between entities under common control and was accounted for
similar to a pooling-of-interests. Under this pooling-of-interests method, the
results of operations for Avalon include the results of operations from the date
of inception (September 4, 1997) of Avalon New England. On November 6, 1998,
Avalon Cable LLC received $63,000 from affiliated entities, which was comprised
of (i) a $45,000 capital contribution by Avalon Investors, LLC ("Avalon
Investors") and (ii) a $18,000 promissory note from Avalon Cable Holdings LLC
("Avalon Holdings"), which was used to make a $62,800 cash contribution to
Avalon New England.

     The cash contribution received by Avalon New England was used to (i)
extinguish existing indebtedness of $29,600 and (ii) fund a $33,200 loan to
Avalon Holdings Finance which matures on December 31, 2001.

     On December 10, 1998, Avalon Cable LLC received a dividend distribution
from Avalon New England in the amount of $18,206, which was used by Avalon Cable
LLC to pay off the promissory note payable to Avalon Holdings, plus accrued
interest.

                                      F-352
<PAGE>   598
            AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                                 JUNE 30, 1999

     On March 26, 1999, after the acquisition of Mercom, the Company completed a
series of transactions to facilitate certain aspects of its financing between
affiliated entities under common control. As a result of these transactions:

     - The Company contributed the Senior Discount Notes and associated debt
       finance costs to Avalon Cable LLC and became a guarantor of the Senior
       Discount Notes.

     - Avalon Michigan contributed its assets and liabilities excluding deferred
       tax liabilities, net to Avalon Cable LLC in exchange for an approximate
       88% voting interest in Avalon Cable LLC. Avalon Cable LLC contributed
       these assets and liabilities, excluding the Senior Discount Notes and
       associated debt finance costs, to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Avalon
       Cable of Michigan LLC.

     - Avalon Cable of Michigan LLC has become the operator of the Michigan
       cluster replacing Avalon Michigan;

     - Avalon Cable of Michigan LLC is an obligor on the Senior Subordinated
       Notes replacing Avalon Michigan; and

     - Avalon Michigan is a guarantor of the obligations of Avalon Cable of
       Michigan LLC under the Senior Subordinated Notes. Avalon Michigan does
       not have significant assets, other than its 88% investment in Avalon
       Cable LLC at June 30, 1999.

     As a result of this reorganization between entities under common control,
the Company accounted for the reorganization similar to a pooling-of-interests.
Under the pooling-of-interests method, the results of operations include the
results of operations from the earliest date that a member becomes a part of the
control group by inception or acquisition. For the Company, the results of
operations are from the date of inception (September 4, 1997) for Avalon New
England, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Avalon Cable LLC.

     The Company has a majority interest in Avalon Cable LLC. Avalon Cable LLC
wholly-owns Avalon Cable Holdings Finance, Avalon New England, and Avalon Cable
of Michigan LLC.

     Avalon Cable of Michigan LLC and Avalon New England provide cable services
to various areas in Michigan and New England, respectively. Avalon New England
and Avalon Michigan LLC's cable systems offer customer packages for basic cable
programming services which are offered at a per channel charge or packaged
together to form a tier of services offered at a discount from the combined
channel rate. Avalon New England and Avalon Cable of Michigan LLC's cable
systems also provide premium cable services to their customers for an extra
monthly charge. Customers generally pay initial connection charges and fixed
monthly fees for cable programming and premium cable services, which constitute
the principle sources of revenue for the Company.

     Avalon Holdings Finance was formed for the sole purpose of facilitating
financings associated with the acquisition of various cable operating companies.
Avalon Cable Holdings Finance, Inc. conducts no other activities.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, certain financial information has been condensed and certain
footnote disclosures have been omitted. Such information and disclosures are
normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles.

                                      F-353
<PAGE>   599
            AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                                 JUNE 30, 1999


     These condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
Company's audited financial statements at December 31, 1998 and notes thereto as
included elsewhere herein.


     The condensed financial statements as of June 30, 1999 and for the six
month periods ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 are unaudited; however, in the
opinion of management, such statements include all adjustments (consisting
solely of normal and recurring adjustments except for the acquisition of Cross
Country Cable, LLC ("Cross Country"), Nova Cablevision, Inc., Nova Cablevision
VI, L.P. and Nova Cablevision VII, L.P. ("Nova Cable"), Novagate Communication
Corporation ("Novagate"), Traverse Internet, R/Com. L.C., the Mercom Merger and
the contribution of assets and liabilities by Avalon Michigan) necessary to
present fairly the financial information included therein.

3. MERGER AND ACQUISITIONS

     The Merger agreement between the Company and Avalon Michigan permitted
Avalon Michigan to agree to acquire the 1,822,810 shares (approximately 38% of
the outstanding stock) of Mercom that it did not own (the "Mercom Acquisition").
On September 10, 1998 Avalon Michigan and Mercom entered into a definitive
agreement (the "Mercom Merger Agreement") providing for the acquisition by
Avalon Michigan of all of such shares at a price of $12.00 per share. Avalon
Michigan completed this acquisition in March 1999. The total estimated
consideration payable in conjunction with the Mercom Acquisition, excluding fees
and expenses was $21,900. The purchase price was allocated as follows:
approximately $13,800 to the elimination of minority interest, $1,170 to
property, plant and equipment, $6,700 to cable franchises and the excess of
consideration paid over the fair market value of the net assets acquired, or
goodwill, of $240.

     In March 1999, Avalon Cable of Michigan Inc. acquired the cable television
systems of Nova Cable for approximately $7,800, excluding transaction fees.

     On January 21, 1999, the Company through its subsidiary, Avalon Cable of
New England, LLC and subsidiaries, acquired Novagate for a purchase price of
$2,900.

     On March 26, 1999, the Company through its subsidiary, Avalon Cable of
Michigan, LLC, acquired the assets of R/Com, L.C., for a total purchase price of
approximately $450.

     In January 1999, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding
Common Stock of Cross Country for a purchase price of approximately $2,500,
excluding transaction fees.

     On April 1, 1999, the Company, through its subsidiary Avalon New England,
acquired Traverse Internet for $2,400.

     The acquisitions have been accounted for as purchases and the results of
the companies acquired have been included in the accompanying financial
statements since their acquisition dates. Accordingly, the consideration was
allocated to the net assets based on their respective fair market values. The
excess of the consideration paid over the estimated fair market values of the
net assets acquired was $12,940 and is being amortized using the straight line
method over 15 years.

     In July 1999, Avalon New England purchased all of the cable systems of
Taconic Technology Corporation for approximately $8,525 (excluding transaction
fees).

                                      F-354
<PAGE>   600
            AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                                 JUNE 30, 1999

4. MINORITY INTEREST

     The activity in minority interest for the six months ended June 30, 1999 is
as follow:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 AVALON
                                                                  CABLE
                                                      MERCOM       LLC       TOTAL
                                                      -------    -------    -------
<S>                                                   <C>        <C>        <C>
Balance at December 31, 1998........................  $13,855    $47,981    $61,836
Purchase of the minority interest of Mercom.........  (13,855)        --    (13,855)
Loss allocated to minority interest.................       --     (2,354)    (2,354)
                                                      -------    -------    -------
                                                           --    $45,627    $45,627
                                                      =======    =======    =======
</TABLE>

5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     In connection with the acquisition of Mercom, former shareholders of Mercom
holding approximately 731,894 Mercom common shares or approximately 15.3% of all
outstanding Mercom common shares gave notice of their election to exercise
appraisal rights as provided by Delaware law. On July 2, 1999, former
shareholders of Mercom holding 535,501 shares of Mercom common stock filed a
petition for appraisal of stock in the Court of Chancery in the State of
Delaware. With respect to 209,893 of the total number of shares for which the
Company received notice, the Company received the notice of election from
beneficial holders of Mercom common shares and not from holders of record. The
Company believes that the notice with respect to the 209,893 shares did not
comply with Delaware law and is ineffective. The Company cannot predict at this
time the effect of the elections to exercise appraisal rights on the Company
since the Company does not know the extent to which these former shareholders
will continue to pursue appraisal rights under Delaware law or choose to abandon
these efforts and accept the consideration payable in the Mercom merger. If
these former shareholders continue to pursue their appraisal rights and if a
Delaware court were to find that the fair value of the Mercom common shares,
exclusive of any element of value arising from our acquisition of Mercom,
exceeded $12.00 per share, the Company would have to pay the additional amount
for each Mercom common share subject to the appraisal proceedings together with
a fair rate of interest. The Company could be ordered by the Delaware court also
to pay reasonable attorney's fees and the fees and expenses of experts for the
shareholders. In addition, the Company would have to pay their own litigation
costs. The Company have already provided for the consideration of $12.00 per
Mercom common share due under the terms of our merger with Mercom with respect
to these shares but have not provided for any additional amounts or costs. The
Company can provide no assurance as to what a Delaware court would find in any
appraisal proceeding or when this matter will be resolved. Accordingly, the
Company cannot assure you that the ultimate outcome would not have a material
adverse effect on the Company.

     The Company is subject to the provisions of the Cable Television Consumer
Protection and Competition Act of 1992, as amended, and the Telecommunications
Act of 1996. The Company has either settled challenges or accrued for
anticipated exposures related to rate regulation; however, there is no assurance
that there will not be further additional challenges to its rates.

     In the normal course of business, there are various legal proceedings
outstanding. In the opinion of management, these proceedings will not have a
material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of
the Company.

                                      F-355
<PAGE>   601
            AVALON CABLE OF MICHIGAN HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                                 JUNE 30, 1999

6. PENDING MERGER

     In May 1999, the Company signed an agreement with Charter Communications,
Inc. ("Charter Communications") under which Charter Communications agreed to
purchase the Company's cable television systems and assume some of their debt.
The acquisition by Charter Communications is subject to regulatory approvals.
The Company expects to consummate this transaction in the fourth quarter of
1999.

     This agreement, if closed, would constitute a change in control under the
Indenture pursuant to which the Senior Subordinated Notes and the Senior
Discount Notes (collectively, the "Notes") were issued. The Indenture provides
that upon the occurrence of a change of control of the Company (a "Change of
Control") each holder of the Notes has the right to require the Company to
purchase all or any part (equal to $1,000 or an integral multiple thereof) of
such holder's Notes at an offer price in cash equal to 101% of the aggregate
principal amount thereon (or 101% of the accreted value for the Senior Discount
Notes as of the date of purchase if prior to full accretion date) plus accrued
and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages (as defined in the Indenture)
thereof, if any, to the date of purchase.

     This agreement, if closed, would represent a Change of Control which, on
the closing date, constitutes an event of default under the Credit Facility
giving the lender the right to terminate the credit commitment and declare all
amounts outstanding immediately due and payable. Charter Communications has
agreed to repay all amounts due under the credit facility or cause all events of
default under the credit facility arising from a change of control to be waived.

                                      F-356
<PAGE>   602

                       REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

To the Shareholders of
Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc.

     In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the
related consolidated statements of operations and changes in shareholders'
deficit and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of Cable Michigan, Inc. and subsidiaries (collectively, the
"Company") at December 31, 1996 and 1997 and November 5, 1998, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for each of the two years ended
December 31, 1996 and 1997 and the period from January 1, 1998 to November 5,
1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform the
audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements,
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed
above.

                                          PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

New York, New York
March 30, 1999

                                      F-357
<PAGE>   603

                     CABLE MICHIGAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              DECEMBER 31,    NOVEMBER 5,
                                                                  1997           1998
                                                              ------------    -----------
                                                                (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                           <C>             <C>
                           ASSETS
Cash and temporary cash investments.........................    $ 17,219       $  6,093
Accounts receivable, net of reserve for doubtful accounts of
  $541 at December 31, 1997 and $873 at November 5, 1998....       3,644          4,232
Prepayments and other.......................................         663            821
Accounts receivable from related parties....................         166            396
Deferred income taxes.......................................       1,006            541
                                                                --------       --------
Total current assets........................................      22,698         12,083
Property, plant and equipment, net..........................      73,836         77,565
Intangible assets, net......................................      45,260         32,130
Deferred charges and other assets...........................         803          9,442
                                                                --------       --------
Total assets................................................    $142,597       $131,220
                                                                ========       ========
           LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current portion of long-term debt...........................    $     --       $ 15,000
Accounts payable............................................       5,564          8,370
Advance billings and customer deposits......................       2,242          1,486
Accrued taxes...............................................         167          1,035
Accrued cable programming expense...........................       2,720          5,098
Accrued expenses............................................       4,378          2,052
Accounts payable to related parties.........................       1,560            343
                                                                --------       --------
Total current liabilities...................................      16,631         33,384
Long-term debt..............................................     143,000        120,000
Deferred income taxes.......................................      22,197         27,011
                                                                --------       --------
Total liabilities...........................................     181,828        180,395
                                                                --------       --------
Minority interest...........................................      14,643         14,690
                                                                --------       --------
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11).....................          --             --
Preferred Stock.............................................          --             --
Common stock................................................          --             --
Common shareholders' deficit................................     (53,874)       (63,865)
                                                                --------       --------
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Deficit.................    $142,597       $131,220
                                                                ========       ========
</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.
                                      F-358
<PAGE>   604

                     CABLE MICHIGAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   FOR THE YEARS ENDED            FOR THE
                                                       DECEMBER 31,             PERIOD FROM
                                                 ------------------------    JANUARY 1, 1998 TO
                                                    1996          1997        NOVEMBER 5, 1998
                                                 ----------    ----------    ------------------
                                                     (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE
                                                               AND SHARE AMOUNTS)
<S>                                              <C>           <C>           <C>
Revenues.......................................  $   76,187    $   81,299        $   74,521
Costs and expenses, excluding management fees
  and depreciation and amortization............      40,593        44,467            41,552
Management fees................................       3,498         3,715             3,156
Depreciation and amortization..................      31,427        32,082            28,098
Merger related expenses........................          --            --             5,764
                                                 ----------    ----------        ----------
Operating income...............................         669         1,035            (4,049)
Interest income................................         127           358               652
Interest expense...............................     (15,179)      (11,751)           (8,034)
Gain on sale of Florida cable system...........          --         2,571                --
Other (expense), net...........................        (736)         (738)             (937)
                                                 ----------    ----------        ----------
(Loss) before income taxes.....................     (15,119)       (8,525)          (12,368)
(Benefit) from income taxes....................      (5,712)       (4,114)           (1,909)
                                                 ----------    ----------        ----------
(Loss) before minority interest and equity in
  unconsolidated entities......................      (9,407)       (4,411)          (10,459)
Minority interest in loss (income) of
  consolidated entity..........................       1,151            53               (75)
                                                 ----------    ----------        ----------
Net (Loss).....................................  $   (8,256)   $   (4,358)       $  (10,534)
                                                 ==========    ==========        ==========
Basic and diluted earnings per average common
  share Net (loss) to shareholders.............  $    (1.20)   $     (.63)       $    (1.53)
Average common shares and common stock
  equivalents outstanding......................   6,864,799     6,870,528         6,891,932
</TABLE>


     The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.
                                      F-359
<PAGE>   605

                     CABLE MICHIGAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

          CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1997 AND
                                             THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 1998 TO NOVEMBER 5, 1998
                                 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                   COMMON               ADDITIONAL              SHAREHOLDER'S       TOTAL
                                   SHARES      COMMON    PAID-IN                     NET        SHAREHOLDERS'
                                 OUTSTANDING   STOCK     CAPITAL     DEFICIT     INVESTMENT        DEFICIT
                                 -----------   ------   ----------   --------   -------------   -------------
                                                 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
<S>                              <C>           <C>      <C>          <C>        <C>             <C>
Balance, December 31, 1995.....       1,000    $   1       $ --      $     --     $(73,758)       $(73,757)
Net loss.......................          --       --         --            --       (8,256)         (8,256)
Transfers from CTE.............          --       --         --            --        2,272           2,272
                                  ---------    ------      ----      --------     --------        --------
Balance, December 31, 1996.....       1,000        1         --            --      (79,742)        (79,741)
Net loss from 1/1/97 through
  9/30/97......................          --       --         --            --       (3,251)         (3,251)
Net loss from 10/1/97 through
  12/31/97.....................          --       --         --        (1,107)          --          (1,107)
Transfers from RCN
  Corporation..................          --       --         --            --       30,225          30,225
Common stock issued in
  connection with the
  Distribution.................   6,870,165    6,870         --       (59,638)      52,768              --
                                  ---------    ------      ----      --------     --------        --------
Balance, December 31, 1997.....   6,871,165    6,871         --       (60,745)          --         (53,874)
Net loss from January 1, 1998
  to November 5, 1998..........          --       --         --       (10,534)          --         (10,534)
Exercise of stock options......      30,267       30        351            --           --             381
Tax benefits of stock option
  exercises....................          --       --        162            --           --             162
                                  ---------    ------      ----      --------     --------        --------
Balance, November 5, 1998......   6,901,432    $6,901      $513      $(71,279)    $     --        $(63,865)
                                  =========    ======      ====      ========     ========        ========
</TABLE>


  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.
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                     CABLE MICHIGAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              FOR THE YEARS ENDED
                                                                  DECEMBER 31,       FOR THE PERIOD FROM
                                                              --------------------   JANUARY 1, 1998 TO
                                                                1996       1997       NOVEMBER 5, 1998
                                                              --------   ---------   -------------------
                                                                        (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                           <C>        <C>         <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net (loss)..................................................  $ (8,256)  $  (4,358)       $(10,534)
Gain on pension curtailment/settlement......................      (855)         --              --
Depreciation and amortization...............................    31,427      32,082          28,098
Deferred income taxes, net..................................       988      (4,359)         (3,360)
Provision for losses on accounts receivable.................       843         826             710
Gain on sale of Florida cable systems.......................        --      (2,571)             --
Increase (decrease) in minority interest....................    (1,151)        (53)             47
Other non-cash items........................................     2,274       1,914              --
Net change in certain assets and liabilities, net of
  business acquisitions
Accounts receivable and customer deposits...................    (1,226)       (617)         (2,054)
Accounts payable............................................     1,365       2,234           2,806
Accrued expenses............................................       125         580              52
Accrued taxes...............................................       (99)         61             868
Accounts receivable from related parties....................       567       1,549            (230)
Accounts payable to related parties.........................     1,314      (8,300)         (1,217)
Other, net..................................................       501        (644)           (158)
                                                              --------   ---------        --------
Net cash provided by operating activities...................    27,817      18,344          15,028
                                                              --------   ---------        --------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment..................    (9,605)    (14,041)        (18,697)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired..........................        --         (24)             --
Proceeds from sale of Florida cable systems.................        --       3,496              --
Other.......................................................       390         560              --
                                                              --------   ---------        --------
Net cash used in investing activities.......................    (9,215)    (10,009)        (18,697)
                                                              --------   ---------        --------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issuance of long-term debt..................................        --     128,000              --
Redemption of long-term debt................................    (1,500)    (17,430)         (8,000)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock..................        --          --             543
Transfers from CTE..........................................        --      12,500              --
Change in affiliate notes, net..............................   (16,834)   (116,836)             --
Payments made for debt financing costs......................        --        (647)             --
                                                              --------   ---------        --------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities.........   (18,334)      5,587          (7,457)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and temporary cash
  investments...............................................       268      13,922         (11,126)
Cash and temporary cash investments at beginning of year....     3,029       3,297          17,219
                                                              --------   ---------        --------
Cash and temporary cash investments at end of year..........  $  3,297   $  17,219        $  6,093
                                                              ========   =========        ========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the year for Interest......................  $ 15,199   $  11,400        $  7,777
Income taxes................................................        29         370             315
</TABLE>

Supplemental Schedule of Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:

  In September 1997, in connection with the transfer of CTE's investment in
  Mercom to the Company, the Company assumed CTE's $15,000 Term Credit Facility.

  Certain intercompany accounts receivable and payable and intercompany note
  balances were transferred to shareholders' net investment in connection with
  the Distribution described in note 1.

     The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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                     CABLE MICHIGAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998

1. BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     Prior to September 30, 1997, Cable Michigan, Inc. and subsidiaries (the
"Company") was operated as part of C-TEC Corporation ("C-TEC"). On September 30,
1997, C-TEC distributed 100 percent of the outstanding shares of common stock of
its wholly owned subsidiaries, RCN Corporation ("RCN") and the Company to
holders of record of C-TEC's Common Stock and C-TEC's Class B Common Stock as of
the close of business on September 19, 1997 (the "Distribution") in accordance
with the terms of the Distribution Agreement dated September 5, 1997 among
C-TEC, RCN and the Company. The Company consists of C-TEC's Michigan cable
operations, including its 62% ownership in Mercom, Inc. ("Mercom"). In
connection with the Distribution, C-TEC changed its name to Commonwealth
Telephone Enterprises, Inc. ("CTE"). RCN consists primarily of C-TEC's bundled
residential voice, video and Internet access operations in the Boston to
Washington, D.C. corridor, its existing New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
cable television operations, a portion of its long distance operations and its
international investment in Megacable, S.A. de C.V. C-TEC, RCN, and the Company
continue as entities under common control until the Company completes the Merger
(as described below).

     On June 3, 1998, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger
(the "Agreement") among the Company, Avalon Cable of Michigan Holdings Inc.
("Avalon Holdings") and Avalon Cable of Michigan Inc. ("Avalon Sub"), pursuant
to which Avalon Sub will merge into the Company and the Company will become a
wholly owned subsidiary of Avalon Holdings (the "Merger").

     In accordance with the terms of the Agreement, each share of common stock,
par value $1.00 per share ("common stock"), of the Company outstanding prior to
the effective time of the Merger (other than treasury stock, shares owned by
Avalon Holdings or its subsidiaries, or shares as to which dissenters' rights
have been exercised) shall be converted into the right to receive $40.50 in cash
(the "Merger Consideration"), subject to certain possible closing adjustments.

     On November 6, 1998, the Company completed its merger into and with Avalon
Cable Michigan, Inc. The total consideration payable in conjunction with the
merger, including fees and expenses is approximately 431,600. Subsequent to the
merger, the arrangements with RCN and CTE (as described below) were terminated.
The Merger agreement also permitted the Company to agree to acquire the
remaining shares of Mercom that it did not own.

     Cable Michigan provides cable services to various areas in the state of
Michigan. Cable Michigan's cable television systems offer customer packages for
basic cable programming services which are offered at a per channel charge or
packaged together to form a tier of services offered at a discount from the
combined channel rate. Cable Michigan's cable television systems also provide
premium cable services to their customers for an extra monthly charge. Customers
generally pay initial connection charges and fixed monthly fees for cable
programming and premium cable services, which constitute the principle sources
of revenue for the Company.

     The consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the
historical basis of assets and liabilities and historical results of operations
of all wholly and majority owned subsidiaries. However, the historical financial
information presented herein reflects periods during which the Company did not
operate as an independent company and accordingly, certain assumptions were made
in preparing such financial information. Such information, therefore, may not
necessarily reflect the results of operations, financial condition or cash flows
of the Company

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                     CABLE MICHIGAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

in the future or what they would have been had the Company been an independent,
public company during the reporting periods. All material intercompany
transactions and balances have been eliminated.

     RCN's corporate services group has historically provided substantial
support services such as finance, cash management, legal, human resources,
insurance and risk management. Prior to the Distribution, the corporate office
of C-TEC allocated the cost for these services pro rata among the business units
supported primarily based on assets; contribution to consolidated earnings
before interest, depreciation, amortization, and income taxes; and number of
employees. In the opinion of management, the method of allocating these costs is
reasonable; however, such costs are not necessarily indicative of the costs that
would have been incurred by the Company on a stand-alone basis.

     CTE, RCN and the Company have entered into certain agreements subsequent to
the Distribution, and governing various ongoing relationships, including the
provision of support services between the three companies, including a
distribution agreement and a tax-sharing agreement.

     The fee per year for support services from RCN will be 4.0% of the revenues
of the Company plus a direct allocation of certain consolidated cable
administration functions of RCN. The direct charge for customer service along
with the billing service and the cable guide service will be a pro rata share
(based on subscribers) of the expenses incurred by RCN to provide such customer
service and to provide such billing and cable guide service for RCN and the
Company.

     CTE has agreed to provide or cause to be provided to RCN and the Company
certain financial data processing services for a transitional period after the
Distribution. The fees for such services will be an allocated portion (based on
relative usage) of the cost incurred by CTE to provide such financial data
processing services to all three groups.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

  Use of estimates

     The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

  Cash and temporary cash investments

     For purposes of reporting cash flows, the Company considers all highly
liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less
to be temporary cash investments. Temporary cash investments are stated at cost,
which approximates market.

  Property, plant and equipment and depreciation

     Property, plant and equipment reflects the original cost of acquisition or
construction, including payroll and related costs such as taxes, pensions and
other fringe benefits, and certain general administrative costs.

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                     CABLE MICHIGAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     Depreciation is provided on the straight-line method based on the useful
lives of the various classes of depreciable property. The average estimated
lives of depreciable cable property, plant and equipment are:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Buildings...................................................   12-25 years
Cable television distribution equipment.....................  8.5-12 years
Vehicles....................................................       5 years
Other equipment.............................................      12 years
</TABLE>

     Maintenance and repair costs are charged to expense as incurred. Major
replacements and betterments are capitalized. Gain or loss is recognized on
retirements and dispositions.

  Intangible assets

     Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected
period of benefit ranging from 5 to 19.3 years. Intangible assets include cable
franchises. The cable systems owned or managed by the Company are constructed
and operated under fixed-term franchises or other types of operating authorities
(referred to collectively herein as "franchises") that are generally
nonexclusive and are granted by local governmental authorities. The provisions
of these local franchises are subject to federal regulation. Costs incurred to
obtain or renew franchises are capitalized and amortized over the term of the
applicable franchise agreement.

  Accounting for impairments

     The Company follows the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 121 -- "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for
Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of" ("SFAS 121").

     SFAS 121 requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable
intangibles to be held and used by an entity be reviewed for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset
may not be recoverable. In performing the review for recoverability, the Company
estimates the net future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset
and its eventual disposition. If the sum of the expected net future cash flows
(undiscounted and without interest charges) is less than the carrying amount of
the asset, an impairment loss is recognized. Measurement of an impairment loss
for long-lived assets and identifiable intangibles expected to be held and used
is based on the fair value of the asset.

     No impairment losses have been recognized by the Company pursuant to SFAS
121.

  Revenue recognition

     Revenues from cable programming services are recorded in the month the
service is provided. Installation fee revenue is recognized in the period in
which the installation occurs.

  Advertising expense

     Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense charged to
operations was $514, $560, and $505 in 1996, 1997, and for the period from
January 1, 1998 to November 5, 1998 respectively.

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                     CABLE MICHIGAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

  Stock-based compensation

     The Company applies Accounting Principles Board Opinion No.
25 -- "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB 25") in accounting for
its stock plans. The Company has adopted the disclosure-only provisions of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 -- "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123").

  Earnings (loss) per share

     The Company has adopted statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
128 -- "Earnings Per Share" ("SFAS 128"). Basic earnings (loss) per share is
computed based on net income (loss) divided by the weighted average number of
shares of common stock outstanding during the period.

     Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed based on net income (loss)
divided by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding
during the period after giving effect to convertible securities considered to be
dilutive common stock equivalents. The conversions of stock options during
periods in which the Company incurs a loss from continuing operations is not
assumed since the effect is anti-dilutive. The number of stock options which
would have been converted in 1997 and in 1998 and had a dilutive effect if the
Company had income from continuing operations are 55,602 and 45,531,
respectively.

     For periods prior to October 1, 1997, during which the Company was a wholly
owned subsidiary of C-TEC, earnings (loss) per share was calculated by dividing
net income (loss) by one-fourth the average common shares of C-TEC outstanding,
based upon a distribution ratio of one share of Company common stock for each
four shares of C-TEC common equity owned.

  Income taxes

     The Company and Mercom file separate consolidated federal income tax
returns. Prior to the Distribution, income tax expense was allocated to C-TEC's
subsidiaries on a separate return basis except that C-TEC's subsidiaries receive
benefit for the utilization of net operating losses and investment tax credits
included in the consolidated tax return even if such losses and credits could
not have been used on a separate return basis. The Company accounts for income
taxes using Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 -- "Accounting
for Income Taxes". The statement requires the use of an asset and liability
approach for financial reporting purposes. The asset and liability approach
requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected
future tax consequences of temporary differences between financial reporting
basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities. If it is more likely than not
that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized, a
valuation allowance is recognized.

  Reclassification

     Certain amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year's
presentation.

3. BUSINESS COMBINATION AND DISPOSITIONS

     The Agreement between Avalon Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc. and the
Company permitted the Company to agree to acquire the 1,822,810 shares
(approximately 38% of the outstanding stock) of Mercom that it did not own (the
"Mercom Acquisition"). On September 10, 1998 the Company and Mercom entered into
a definitive agreement (the "Mercom Merger Agreement") providing for the
acquisition by the Company of all of such shares at a price of $12.00 per share.
The Company completed this acquisition in March 1999. The total
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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

estimated consideration payable in conjunction with the Mercom Acquisition,
excluding fees and expenses was $21,900.

     In March 1999, Avalon Michigan Inc. acquired the cable television systems
of Nova Cablevision, Inc., Nova Cablevision VI, L.P. and Nova Cablevision VII,
L.P. for approximately $7,800, excluding transaction fees.

     In July 1997, Mercom sold its cable system in Port St. Lucie, Florida for
cash of approximately $3,500. The Company realized a pretax gain of $2,571 on
the transaction.

4. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    DECEMBER 31,    NOVEMBER 5,
                                                        1997           1998
                                                    ------------    -----------
<S>                                                 <C>             <C>
Cable plant.......................................    $158,655       $ 174,532
Buildings and land................................       2,837           2,917
Furniture, fixtures and vehicles..................       5,528           6,433
Construction in process...........................         990             401
                                                      --------       ---------
Total property, plant and equipment...............     168,010         184,283
Less accumulated depreciation.....................     (94,174)       (106,718)
                                                      --------       ---------
Property, plant and equipment, net................    $ 73,836       $  77,565
                                                      ========       =========
</TABLE>

     Depreciation expense was $15,728, $16,431 and $14,968 for the years ended
December 31, 1996 and 1997, and the period from January 1, 1998 to November 5,
1998, respectively.

5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     Intangible assets consist of the following at:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    DECEMBER 31,    NOVEMBER 5,
                                                        1997           1998
                                                    ------------    -----------
<S>                                                 <C>             <C>
Cable Franchises..................................    $134,889       $ 134,889
Noncompete agreements.............................         473             473
Goodwill..........................................       3,990           3,990
Other.............................................       1,729           1,729
                                                      --------       ---------
Total.............................................     141,081         141,081
Less accumulated amortization.....................     (95,821)       (108,951)
                                                      --------       ---------
Intangible assets, net............................    $ 45,260       $  32,130
                                                      ========       =========
</TABLE>

     Amortization expense charged to operations for the years ended December 31,
1996 and 1997 was $15,699 and $15,651, respectively, and $13,130 for the period
from January 1, 1998 to November 5, 1998.

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

6. INCOME TAXES

     The income tax provision (benefit) in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements of operations is comprised of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       1996       1997       1998
                                                      -------    -------    -------
<S>                                                   <C>        <C>        <C>
CURRENT
Federal.............................................  $(6,700)   $   245    $   320
State...............................................       --         --         28
                                                      -------    -------    -------
Total Current.......................................   (6,700)       245        348
                                                      -------    -------    -------
DEFERRED:
Federal.............................................      988     (4,359)    (2,074)
State...............................................       --         --       (183)
                                                      -------    -------    -------
Total Deferred......................................      988     (4,359)    (2,257)
                                                      -------    -------    -------
Total (benefit) for income taxes....................  $(5,712)   $(4,114)   $(1,909)
                                                      =======    =======    =======
</TABLE>

     The benefit for income taxes is different from the amounts computed by
applying the U.S. statutory federal tax rate of 35% for 1996, 34% for 1997 and
35% for the period from January 1, 1998 to November 5, 1998. The differences are
as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 YEAR ENDED
                                                DECEMBER 31,           PERIOD FROM
                                             -------------------    JANUARY 1, 1998 TO
                                               1996       1997      NOVEMBER 11, 1998
                                             --------    -------    ------------------
<S>                                          <C>         <C>        <C>
(Loss) before (benefit) for income
  taxes..................................    $(15,119)   $(8,525)        $(12,368)
                                             ========    =======         ========
Federal tax (benefit) at statutory
  rates..................................      (5,307)    (2,899)          (4,329)
State income taxes.......................          --         --             (101)
Goodwill.................................         175        171              492
Increase (decrease) in valuation
  allowance..............................        (518)    (1,190)              --
Nondeductible expenses...................          --        147            2,029
Benefit of rate differential applied to
  reversing timing differences...........          --       (424)              --
Other, net...............................         (62)        81               --
                                             --------    -------         --------
(Benefit) for income taxes...............    $ (5,712)   $(4,114)        $ (1,909)
                                             ========    =======         ========
</TABLE>

     Mercom, which files a separate consolidated income tax return, has the
following net operating losses available:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            TAX NET
                                                           OPERATING   EXPIRATION
YEAR                                                        LOSSES        DATE
- ----                                                       ---------   ----------
<S>                                                        <C>         <C>
1992.....................................................   $  435        2007
1995.....................................................   $2,713        2010
</TABLE>

     In 1997, Mercom was liable for Federal Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). At
December 31, 1997 and at November 5, 1998, the cumulative minimum tax credits
are $141 and $141, respectively. This amount can be carried forward indefinitely
to reduce regular tax liabilities that exceed AMT in future years.

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                     CABLE MICHIGAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     Temporary differences that give rise to a significant portion of deferred
tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      DECEMBER 31,   NOVEMBER 5,
                                                          1997          1998
                                                      ------------   -----------
<S>                                                   <C>            <C>
NOL carryforwards...................................    $  1,588      $  1,132
Alternative minimum tax credits.....................         141           141
Reserves............................................         753           210
Other, net..........................................         230           309
                                                        --------      --------
Total deferred assets...............................       2,712         1,792
                                                        --------      --------
Property, plant and equipment.......................     (11,940)      (10,515)
Intangible assets...................................     (11,963)      (10,042)
                                                        --------      --------
Total deferred liabilities..........................     (23,903)      (20,557)
                                                        --------      --------
Subtotal............................................     (21,191)      (18,765)
Valuation allowance.................................          --            --
                                                        --------      --------
Total deferred taxes................................    $(21,191)     $(18,765)
                                                        ========      ========
</TABLE>

     In the opinion of management, based on the future reversal of taxable
temporary differences, primarily depreciation and amortization, the Company will
more likely than not be able to realize all of its deferred tax assets. As a
result, the net change in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets during
1997 was a decrease of $1,262, which $72 related to Mercom of Florida.

     Due to the sale of Mercom of Florida, the Company's deferred tax
liabilities decreased by $132.

7. DEBT

     Long-term debt outstanding at November 5, 1998 is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      DECEMBER 31,   NOVEMBER 5,
                                                          1997          1998
                                                      ------------   -----------
<S>                                                   <C>            <C>
Term Credit Facility................................    $100,000      $100,000
Revolving Credit Facility...........................      28,000        20,000
Term Loan...........................................      15,000        15,000
                                                        --------      --------
Total...............................................     143,000       135,000
Current portion of long-term debt...................          --        15,000
                                                        --------      --------
Total Long-Term Debt................................    $143,000      $120,000
                                                        ========      ========
</TABLE>

  Credit Facility

     The Company had an outstanding line of credit with a banking institution
for $3 million. No amounts were outstanding under this facility.

     The Company has in place two secured credit facilities (the "Credit
Facilities") pursuant to a single credit agreement with a group of lenders for
which First Union National Bank acts as agent (the "Credit Agreement"), which
was effective as of July 1, 1997. The first is a five-year revolving credit
facility in the amount of $65,000 (the "Revolving Credit Facility"). The second
is an eight-year term credit facility in the amount of $100,000 (the "Term
Credit Facility").

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     The interest rate on the Credit Facilities will be, at the election of the
Company, based on either a LIBOR or a Base Rate option (6.25% at November 5,
1998) (each as defined in the Credit Agreement).

     The entire amount of the Term Credit Facility has been drawn and as of
November 5, 1998, $100,000 of the principal was outstanding thereunder. The
entire amount of the Revolving Credit Facility is available to the Company until
June 30, 2002. As of November 5, 1998, $20,000 of principal was outstanding
thereunder. Revolving loans may be repaid and reborrowed from time to time.

     The Term Credit Facility is payable over six years in quarterly
installments, from September 30, 1999 through June 30, 2005. Interest only is
due through June 1999. The Credit Agreement is currently unsecured.

     The Credit Agreement contains restrictive covenants which, among other
things, require the Company to maintain certain debt to cash flow, interest
coverage and fixed charge coverage ratios and place certain limitations on
additional debt and investments. The Company does not believe that these
covenants will materially restrict its activities.

  Term Loan

     On September 30, 1997, the Company assumed all obligations of CTE under a
$15 million credit facility extended by a separate group of lenders for which
First Union National Bank also acts as agent (the "$15 Million Facility"). The
$15 Million Facility matures in a single installment on June 30, 1999 and is
collateralized by a first priority pledge of all shares of Mercom owned by the
Company. The $15 Million Facility has interest rate provisions (6.25% at
November 5, 1998), covenants and events of default substantially the same as the
Credit Facilities.

     On November 6, 1998, the long-term debt of the Company was paid off in
conjunction with the closing of the merger.

  Mercom debt

     In August 1997, the Mercom revolving credit agreement for $2,000 expired.
Mercom had no borrowings under the revolving credit agreement in 1996 or 1997.

     On September 29, 1997, the Company purchased and assumed all of the bank's
interest in the term credit agreement and the note issued thereunder.
Immediately after the purchase, the term credit agreement was amended in order
to, among other things, provide for less restrictive financial covenants,
eliminate mandatory amortization of principal and provide for a bullet maturity
of principal on December 31, 2002, and remove the change of control event of
default. Mercom's borrowings under the term credit agreement contain pricing and
security provisions substantially the same as those in place prior to the
purchase of the loan. The borrowings are secured by a pledge of the stock of
Mercom's subsidiaries and a first lien on certain of the assets of Mercom and
its subsidiaries, including inventory, equipment and receivables. At November 5,
1998, $14,151 of principal was outstanding. The borrowings under the term credit
agreement are eliminated in the Company's consolidated balance sheet.

8. COMMON STOCK AND STOCK PLANS

     The Company has authorized 25,000,000 shares of $1 par value common stock,
and 50,000,000 shares of $1 par value Class B common stock. The Company also has
authorized

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                     CABLE MICHIGAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

10,000,000 shares of $1 par value preferred stock. At November 5, 1998,
6,901,432 common shares are issued and outstanding.

     In connection with the Distribution, the Company Board of Directors (the
"Board") adopted the Cable Michigan, Inc. 1997 Equity Incentive Plan (the "1997
Plan"), designed to provide equity-based compensation opportunities to key
employees when shareholders of the Company have received a corresponding benefit
through appreciation in the value of Cable Michigan Common Stock.

     The 1997 Plan contemplates the issuance of incentive stock options, as well
as stock options that are not designated as incentive stock options,
performance-based stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance share
units, restricted stock, phantom stock units and other stock-based awards
(collectively, "Awards"). Up to 300,000 shares of Common Stock, plus shares of
Common Stock issuable in connection with the Distribution related option
adjustments, may be issued pursuant to Awards granted under the 1997 Plan.

     All employees and outside consultants to the Company and any of its
subsidiaries and all Directors of the Company who are not also employees of the
Company are eligible to receive discretionary Awards under the 1997 Plan.

     Unless earlier terminated by the Board, the 1997 Plan will expire on the
10th anniversary of the Distribution. The Board or the Compensation Committee
may, at any time, or from time to time, amend or suspend and, if suspended,
reinstate, the 1997 Plan in whole or in part.

     Prior to the Distribution, certain employees of the Company were granted
stock option awards under C-TEC's stock option plans. In connection with the
Distribution, 380,013 options covering Common Stock were issued. Each C-Tec
option was adjusted so that each holder would hold options to purchase shares of
Commonwealth Telephone Enterprise Common Stock, RCN Common Stock and Cable
Michigan Common Stock. The number of shares subject to, and the exercise price
of, such options were adjusted to take into account the Distribution and to
ensure that the aggregate intrinsic value of the resulting RCN, the Company and
Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises options immediately after the Distribution
was equal to the aggregate intrinsic value of the C-TEC options immediately
prior to the Distribution.

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                     CABLE MICHIGAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     Information relating to the Company stock options is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          WEIGHTED
                                                                          AVERAGE
                                                              NUMBER OF   EXERCISE
                                                               SHARES      PRICE
                                                              ---------   --------
<S>                                                           <C>         <C>
Outstanding December 31, 1995...............................   301,000
Granted.....................................................    33,750     $ 8.82
Exercised...................................................    (7,250)        --
Canceled....................................................   (35,500)     10.01
                                                               -------     ------
Outstanding December 31, 1996...............................   292,000       8.46
Granted.....................................................    88,013       8.82
Exercised...................................................        --         --
Canceled....................................................      (375)     10.01
                                                               -------     ------
Outstanding December 31, 1997...............................   379,638       8.82
Granted.....................................................    47,500      31.25
Exercised...................................................   (26,075)     26.21
Canceled....................................................   (10,250)        --
                                                               -------     ------
Outstanding November 5, 1998................................   390,813     $11.52
                                                               =======     ======
Shares exercisable November 5, 1998.........................   155,125     $ 8.45
</TABLE>

     The range of exercise prices for options outstanding at November 5, 1998
was $8.46 to $31.25.

     No compensation expense related to stock option grants was recorded in
1997. For the period ended November 5, 1998 compensation expense in the amount
of $161 was recorded relating to services rendered by the Board.

     Under the term of the Merger Agreement the options under the 1997 Plan vest
upon the closing of the merger and each option holder will receive $40.50 per
option.

     Pro forma information regarding net income and earnings per share is
required by SFAS 123, and has been determined as if the Company had accounted
for its stock options under the fair value method of SFAS 123. The fair value of
these options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black Scholes option
pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions for the period
ended November 5, 1998. The fair value of these options was estimated at the
date of grant using a Black Scholes option pricing model with weighted average
assumptions for dividend yield of 0% for 1996, 1997 and 1998; expected
volatility of 39.5% for 1996, 38.6% prior to the Distribution and 49.8%
subsequent to the Distribution for 1997 and 40% for 1998; risk-free interest
rate of 5.95%, 6.52% and 5.68% for 1996, 1997 and 1998 respectively, and
expected lives of 5 years for 1996 and 1997 and 6 years for 1998.

     The weighted-average fair value of options granted during 1997 and 1998 was
$4.19 and $14.97, respectively.

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                     CABLE MICHIGAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the
options is amortized to expense over the options' vesting period. The Company's
pro forma net earnings and earnings per share were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     FOR THE YEARS      FOR THE PERIOD
                                                   ENDED DECEMBER 31,   FROM JANUARY 1,
                                                   ------------------   TO NOVEMBER 5,
                                                    1996       1997          1998
                                                   -------    -------   ---------------
<S>                                                <C>        <C>       <C>
Net (Loss) as reported...........................  $(8,256)   $(4,358)     $(10,534)
Net (Loss) pro forma.............................   (8,256)    (4,373)      (10,174)
Basic (Loss) per share-as reported...............    (1.20)     (0.63)        (1.45)
Basic (Loss) per share-pro forma.................    (1.20)     (0.64)        (1.48)
Diluted (Loss) per share-as reported.............    (1.20)     (0.63)        (1.45)
Diluted (Loss) per share-pro forma...............    (1.20)     (0.64)        (1.48)
</TABLE>

     In November 1996, the C-TEC shareholders approved a stock purchase plan for
certain key executives (the "Executive Stock Purchase Plan" or "C-TEC ESPP").
Under the C-TEC ESPP, participants may purchase shares of C-TEC Common Stock in
an amount of between 1% and 20% of their annual base compensation and between 1%
and 100% of their annual bonus compensation and provided, however, that in no
event shall the participant's total contribution exceed 20% of the sum of their
annual compensation, as defined by the C-TEC ESPP. Participant's accounts are
credited with the number of share units derived by dividing the amount of the
participant's contribution by the average price of a share of C-TEC Common Stock
at approximately the time such contribution is made. The share units credited to
participant's account do not give such participant any rights as a shareholder
with respect to, or any rights as a holder or record owner of, any shares of
C-TEC Common Stock. Amounts representing share units that have been credited to
a participant's account will be distributed, either in a lump sum or in
installments, as elected by the participant, following the earlier of the
participant's termination of employment with the Company or three calendar years
following the date on which the share units were initially credited to the
participant's account. It is anticipated that, at the time of distribution, a
participant will receive one share of C-TEC Common Stock for each share unit
being distributed.

     Following the crediting of each share unit to a participant's account, a
matching share of Common Stock is issued in the participant's name. Each
matching share is subject to forfeiture as provided in the C-TEC ESPP. The
issuance of matching shares will be subject to the participant's execution of an
escrow agreement. A participant will be deemed to be the holder of, and may
exercise all the rights of a record owner of, the matching shares issued to such
participant while such matching shares are held in escrow. Shares of restricted
C-TEC Common Stock awarded under the C-TEC ESPP and share units awarded under
the C-TEC ESPP that relate to C-TEC Common Stock were adjusted so that following
the Distribution, each such participant was credited with an aggregate
equivalent value of restricted shares of common stock of CTE, the Company and
RCN. In September 1997, the Board approved the Cable Michigan, Inc. Executive
Stock Purchase Plan, ("the "Cable Michigan ESPP"), with terms substantially the
same as the C-TEC ESPP. The number of shares which may be distributed under the
Cable Michigan ESPP as matching shares or in payment of share units is 30,000.

9. PENSIONS AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

     Prior to the Distribution, the Company's financial statements reflect the
costs experienced for its employees and retirees while included in the C-TEC
plans.

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     Through December 31, 1996, substantially all employees of the Company were
included in a trusteed noncontributory defined benefit pension plan, maintained
by C-TEC. Upon retirement, employees are provided a monthly pension based on
length of service and compensation. C-TEC funds pension costs to the extent
necessary to meet the minimum funding requirements of ERISA. Substantially, all
employees of C-TEC's Pennsylvania cable television operations (formerly Twin
Country Trans Video, Inc.) were covered by an underfunded plan which was merged
into C-TEC's overfunded plan on February 28, 1996.

     The information that follows relates to the entire C-TEC noncontributory
defined benefit plan. The components of C-TEC's pension cost are as follows for
1996:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Benefits earned during the year (service costs).............  $ 2,365
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation...............    3,412
Actual return on plan assets................................   (3,880)
Other components -- net.....................................   (1,456)
                                                              -------
Net periodic pension cost...................................  $   441
                                                              =======
</TABLE>

     The following assumptions were used in the determination of the
consolidated projected benefit obligation and net periodic pension cost (credit)
for December 31, 1996:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Discount Rate...............................................  7.5%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets............  8.0%
Weighted average long-term rate of compensation increases...  6.0%
</TABLE>

     The Company's allocable share of the consolidated net periodic pension
costs (credit), based on the Company's proportionate share of consolidated
annualized salaries as of the valuation date, was approximately $10 for 1996.
These amounts are reflected in operating expenses. As discussed below, no
pension cost (credit) was recognized in 1997.

     In connection with the restructuring, C-TEC completed a comprehensive study
of its employee benefit plans in 1996. As a result of this study, effective
December 31, 1996, in general, employees of the Company no longer accrue
benefits under the defined benefit pension plans and became fully vested in
their benefit accrued through that date. C-TEC notified affected participants in
December 1996. In December 1996, C-TEC allocated pension plan assets of $6,984
and the related liabilities to a separate plan for employees who no longer
accrue benefits after sum distributions. The allocation of assets and
liabilities resulted in a curtailment/settlement gain of $4,292. The Company's
allocable share of this gain was $855. This gain results primarily from the
reduction of the related projected benefit obligation. The curtailed plan has
assets in excess of the projected benefit obligation.

     C-TEC sponsors a 401(k) savings plan covering substantially all employees
of the Company who are not covered by collective bargaining agreements.
Contributions made by the Company to the 401(k) plan are based on a specific
percentage of employee contributions. Contributions charged to expense were $128
in 1996. Contributions charged to expense in 1997 prior to the Distribution were
$107.

     In connection with the Distribution, the Company established a qualified
saving plan under Section 401(k) of the Code. Contributions charged to expense
in 1997 were $53. Contributions charged to expense for the period from January
1, 1998 to November 5, 1998 were $164.

                                      F-373
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                     CABLE MICHIGAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     Total rental expense, primarily for office space and pole rental, was $984,
$908 and $1,077 for the year ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and for the period
from January 1, 1998 to November 5, 1998, respectively. Rental commitments are
expected to continue to approximate $1 million a year for the foreseeable
future, including pole rental commitments which are cancelable.

     The Company is subject to the provisions of the Cable Television Consumer
Protection and Competition Act of 1992, as amended, and the Telecommunications
Act of 1996. The Company has either settled challenges or accrued for
anticipated exposures related to rate regulation; however, there is no assurance
that there will not be further additional challenges to its rates. The 1996
statements of operations include charges aggregating approximately $833 relating
to cable rate regulation liabilities. No additional charges were incurred in the
year ended December 31, 1997 and for the period from January 1, 1998 to November
5, 1998.

     In the normal course of business, there are various legal proceedings
outstanding. In the opinion of management, these proceedings will not have a
material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of
the Company.

     The Company has agreed to indemnify RCN and C-TEC and their respective
subsidiaries against any and all liabilities which arise primarily from or
relate primarily to the management or conduct of the business of the Company
prior to the effective time of the Distribution. The Company has also agreed to
indemnify RCN and C-TEC and their respective subsidiaries against 20% of any
liability which arises from or relates to the management or conduct prior to the
effective time of the Distribution of the businesses of C-TEC and its
subsidiaries and which is not a true C-TEC liability, a true RCN liability or a
true Company liability.

     The Tax Sharing Agreement, by and among the Company, RCN and C-TEC (the
"Tax Sharing Agreement"), governs contingent tax liabilities and benefits, tax
contests and other tax matters with respect to tax returns filed with respect to
tax periods, in the case of the Company, ending or deemed to end on or before
the Distribution date. Under the Tax Sharing Agreement, adjustments to taxes
that are clearly attributable to the Company group, the RCN group, or the C-TEC
group will be borne solely by such group. Adjustments to all other tax
liabilities will be borne 50% by C-TEC, 20% by the Company and 30% by RCN.

     Notwithstanding the above, if as a result of the acquisition of all or a
portion of the capital stock or assets of the Company, the Distribution fails to
qualify as a tax-free distribution under Section 355 of the Internal Revenue
Code, then the Company will be liable for any and all increases in tax
attributable thereto.

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                     CABLE MICHIGAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

11. AFFILIATE AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

     The Company has the following transactions with affiliates:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      FOR THE YEAR         FOR THE
                                                          ENDED          PERIOD ENDED
                                                    -----------------    NOVEMBER 5,
                                                     1996       1997         1998
                                                    -------    ------    ------------
<S>                                                 <C>        <C>       <C>
Corporate office costs allocated to the Company...  $ 3,498    $3,715       $1,866
Cable staff and customer service costs allocated
  from RCN Cable..................................    3,577     3,489        3,640
Interest expense on affiliate notes...............   13,952     8,447          795
Royalty fees charged by CTE.......................      585       465           --
Charges for engineering services..................      296        --           --
Other affiliate expenses..........................      189       171          157
</TABLE>

     In addition, RCN has agreed to obtain programming from third party
suppliers for Cable Michigan, the costs of which will be reimbursed to RCN by
Cable Michigan. In those circumstances where RCN purchases third party
programming on behalf of both RCN and the Company, such costs will be shared by
each company, on a pro rata basis, based on each company's number of
subscribers.

     At December 31, 1997 and November 5, 1998, the Company has accounts
receivable from related parties of $166 and $396 respectively, for these
transactions. At December 31, 1997 and November 5, 1998, the Company has
accounts payable to related parties of $1,560 and $343 respectively, for these
transactions.

     The Company had a note payable to RCN Corporation of $147,567 at December
31, 1996 primarily related to the acquisition of the Michigan cable operations
and its subsequent operations. The Company repaid approximately $110,000 of this
note payable in 1997. The remaining balance was transferred to shareholder's net
investment in connection with the Distribution.

12. OFF BALANCE SHEET RISK AND CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

     The Company places its cash and temporary investments with high credit
quality financial institutions. The Company also periodically evaluates the
creditworthiness of the institutions with which it invests. The Company does,
however, maintain unsecured cash and temporary cash investment balances in
excess of federally insured limits.

     The Company's trade receivables reflect a customer base centered in the
state of Michigan. The Company routinely assesses the financial strength of its
customers; as a result, concentrations of credit risk are limited.

13. DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

     The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value
of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate
that value:

          a. The fair value of the revolving credit agreement is considered to
     be equal to carrying value since the debt re-prices at least every six
     months and the Company believes that its credit risk has not changed from
     the time the floating rate debt was borrowed and therefore, would obtain
     similar rates in the current market.

                                      F-375
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                     CABLE MICHIGAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

          b. The fair value of the cash and temporary cash investments
     approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.

14. QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

     The Company estimated the following quarterly data based on assumptions
which it believes are reasonable. The quarterly data may differ from quarterly
data subsequently presented in interim financial statements.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            FIRST     SECOND      THIRD     FOURTH
                                           QUARTER    QUARTER    QUARTER    QUARTER
                                           -------    -------    -------    -------
<S>                                        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
1998
Revenue..................................  $20,734    $22,311    $22,735    $ 8,741
Operating income before depreciation,
  amortization, and management fees......    9,043     10,047     10,185     12,277
Operating income (loss)..................    7,000     (3,324)      (674)    (7,051)
Net (loss)...............................   (1,401)    (5,143)    (2,375)    (1,615)
Net (loss) per average Common Share......    (0.20)     (0.75)     (0.34)      (.23)
1997
Revenue..................................  $19,557    $20,673    $20,682    $20,387
Operating income before depreciation,
  amortization, and management fees......    8,940      9,592      9,287      9,013
Operating income (loss)..................      275        809       (118)        69
Net (loss)...............................      N/A        N/A        N/A     (1,107)
Net (loss) per average Common Share......      N/A        N/A        N/A    $  (.16)
</TABLE>

     The fourth quarter information for the quarter ended December 31, 1998
includes the results of operations of the Company for the period from October 1,
1998 through November 5, 1998.

                                      F-376
<PAGE>   622

                       REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

To the Board of Managers
of Avalon Cable of New England LLC

     In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheet and the related statements
of operations, partners' equity (deficit) and of cash flows present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Amrac Clear View, a Limited
Partnership, (the "Partnership"), as of May 28, 1998 and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the period ended May 28, 1998, in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are
the responsibility of the Partnership's management; our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We
conducted our audit of these statements in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audit provides a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.

                                          PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
September 11, 1998

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                    AMRAC CLEAR VIEW, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                                 BALANCE SHEET
                                  MAY 28, 1998

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents...................................  $  415,844
Subscribers and other receivables, net of allowance for
  doubtful accounts of $16,445..............................      45,359
Prepaid expenses and other current assets...................     129,004
                                                              ----------
Total current assets........................................     590,207
Property, plant and equipment, net..........................     483,134
                                                              ----------
                                                              $1,073,341
                                                              ==========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable............................................  $   57,815
Accrued expenses............................................      84,395
                                                              ----------
Total current liabilities...................................     142,210
                                                              ----------
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
Partners' equity............................................     931,131
                                                              ----------
                                                              $1,073,341
                                                              ==========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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                    AMRAC CLEAR VIEW, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                            STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
            FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 1998 THROUGH MAY 28, 1998

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
REVENUE:
Basic services..............................................  $651,878
Premium services............................................    78,365
Other.......................................................    49,067
                                                              --------
                                                               779,310
                                                              --------
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming.................................................   193,093
Selling, general and administrative.........................   151,914
Technical and operations....................................    98,628
Depreciation and amortization...............................    47,268
Management fees.............................................    41,674
                                                              --------
Income from operations......................................   246,733
Interest income.............................................     2,319
Interest (expense)..........................................    (1,871)
                                                              --------
Net income..................................................  $247,181
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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                    AMRAC CLEAR VIEW, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

               STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
            FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 1998 THROUGH MAY 28, 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                CLASS A    CLASS B    INVESTOR
                                     GENERAL    LIMITED    LIMITED    LIMITED
                                     PARTNER    PARTNER    PARTNER    PARTNERS     TOTAL
                                     -------    -------    -------    --------    --------
<S>                                  <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>         <C>
Partners' (deficit) equity at
  December 31, 1997................  $(6,756)   $(6,756)   $(2,703)   $700,165    $683,950
Net income.........................    6,180      6,180      2,472     232,349     247,181
                                     -------    -------    -------    --------    --------
Partners' equity at May 28,
  1998.............................  $  (576)   $  (576)   $  (231)   $932,514    $931,131
                                     -------    -------    -------    --------    --------
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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                    AMRAC CLEAR VIEW, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                            STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
            FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 1998 THROUGH MAY 28, 1998

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income..................................................    $247,181
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided
  by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization...............................      47,268
CHANGES IN OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES:
Decrease in subscribers and other receivables...............      21,038
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets.......     (52,746)
Increase in accounts payable................................       9,866
Increase in accrued expenses................................       3,127
                                                                --------
Net cash provided by operating activities...................     275,734
                                                                --------
CASH FLOWS FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures........................................     (61,308)
                                                                --------
Cash flows for financing activities Repayment of long-term
  debt......................................................    (560,500)
                                                                --------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents...................    (346,074)
                                                                --------
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period..........     761,918
                                                                --------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period................    $415,844
                                                                ========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest....................................................    $  6,939
                                                                ========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
                                      F-381
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                    AMRAC CLEAR VIEW, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS

     The Partnership is a Massachusetts limited partnership created pursuant to
a Limited Partnership Agreement, dated as of October 1, 1986, as amended (the
"Partnership Agreement"), by and among (1) Amrac Telecommunications as the
general partner (the "General Partner"), (2) Clear View Cablevision, Inc. as the
class A limited partner (the "Class A Limited Partner"), (3) Schuparra
Properties, Inc., as the class B limited partner (the "Class B Limited
Partner"), and (4) those persons admitted to the Partnership from time to time
as investor limited partners (the "Investor Limited Partner").

     The Partnership provides cable television service to the towns of Hadley
and Belchertown located in western Massachusetts. At May 28, 1998, the
Partnership provided services to approximately 5,100 customers residing in those
towns.

     The Partnership's cable television systems offer customer packages of basic
and cable programming services which are offered at a per channel charge or are
packaged together to form a tier of services offered at a discount from the
combined channel rate. The Partnership's cable television systems also provide
premium television services to their customers for an extra monthly charge.
Customers generally pay initial connection charges and fixed monthly fees for
cable programming and premium television services, which constitute the
principal sources of revenue for the Partnership.

     On October 7, 1997, the Partnership entered into a definitive agreement
with Avalon Cable of New England LLC ("Avalon New England") whereby Avalon New
England would purchase the assets and operations of the Partnership for
$7,500,000. This transaction was consummated and became effective on May 29,
1998. The assets and liabilities at May 28, 1998, have not been adjusted or
reclassified to reflect this transaction.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

  Use of Estimates

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and use
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the
disclosure for contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reported period. Actual results may vary from estimates used.

  Cash and Cash Equivalents

     Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments purchased with
an initial maturity of three months or less.

  Revenue Recognition

     Revenue is recognized as cable television services are provided.

  Concentration of Credit Risk

     Financial instruments which potentially expose the Partnership to a
concentration of credit risk include cash, cash equivalents and subscriber and
other receivables. The Partnership does not believe that such deposits are
subject to any unusual credit risk beyond the normal credit risk associated with
operating its business. The Partnership extends credit to customers on an
unsecured basis in the normal course of business. The Partnership maintains
reserves for

                                      F-382
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                    AMRAC CLEAR VIEW, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

potential credit losses and such losses, in the aggregate, have not historically
exceeded management's expectations.

  Property and Equipment

     Property and equipment is stated at cost. Initial subscriber installation
costs, including material, labor and overhead costs, are capitalized as a
component of cable plant and equipment. Depreciation is computed for financial
statement purposes using the straight-line method based upon the following
lives:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Cable plant and equipment...................................       10 years
Office furniture and equipment..............................  5 to 10 years
Vehicles....................................................        6 years
</TABLE>

  Financial Instruments

     The Partnership estimates that the fair value of all financial instruments
at May 28, 1998 does not differ materially from the aggregate carrying values of
its financial instruments recorded in the accompanying balance sheet.

  Income Taxes

     The Partnership is not subject to federal and state income taxes.
Accordingly, no recognition has been given to income taxes in the accompanying
financial statements of the Partnership since the income or loss of the
Partnership is to be included in the tax returns of the individual partners.

  Allocation of Profits and Losses and Distributions of Cash Flow

     Partnership profits and losses (other than those arising from capital
transactions, described below) and distributions of cash flow are allocated 94%
to the Investor Limited Partners, 2.5% to the Class A Limited Partner, 1% to the
Class B Limited Partner and 2.5% to the General Partner until Payout (as defined
in the Partnership Agreement) and after Payout, 65% to the Investor Limited
Partners, 15% to the Class A Limited Partner, 5% to the Class B Limited Partner
and 15% to the General Partner.

     Partnership profits and capital transactions are allocated first, in
proportion to the partners' respective capital accounts until their respective
account balances are zero and second, in proportion to any distributed cash
proceeds resulting from the capital transaction and third, any remaining profit,
if any, is allocated 65% to the Investor Limited Partners, 15% to the Class A
Limited Partner, 5% to the Class B Limited Partner, and 15% to the General
Partner.

     Partnership losses from capital transactions are allocated first, in
proportion to the partners' respective capital accounts until their respective
account balances are zero and, second, any remaining loss, if any, is allocated
65% to the Investor Limited Partners, 15% to the Class A Limited Partner, 5% to
the Class B Limited Partner, and 15% to the General Partner.

  New Accounting Pronouncements

     In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS
No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income," which establishes standards for
reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in financial
statements. SFAS No. 130 states that comprehensive income includes reported net
income of a company, adjusted for items that are

                                      F-383
<PAGE>   629
                    AMRAC CLEAR VIEW, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

currently accounted for as direct entries to equity, such as the net unrealized
gain or loss on securities available for sale. SFAS No. 130 is effective for
both interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 1997. Management
does not anticipate that adoption of SFAS No. 130 will have a material effect on
the financial statements.

     In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosure about Segments of
an Enterprise and Related Information," which establishes standards for
reporting by public companies about operating segments of their business. SFAS
No. 131 also establishes standards for related disclosures about products and
services, geographic areas, and major customers. SFAS No. 131 is effective for
periods beginning after December 15, 1997. Management does not anticipate that
the adoption of SFAS No. 131 will have a material effect on the financial
statements.

3. PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

     At May 28, 1998, prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the
following:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Deferred transaction costs..................................  $ 91,024
Other.......................................................    37,980
                                                              --------
                                                              $129,004
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

     Deferred transaction costs consist primarily of attorney fees related to
the sale of assets of the Partnership (Note 1).

4. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     At May 28, 1998, property, plant and equipment consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Cable plant and equipment...................................  $ 3,460,234
Office furniture and equipment..............................       52,531
Vehicles....................................................       32,468
                                                              -----------
                                                                3,545,233
Accumulated depreciation....................................   (3,062,099)
                                                              -----------
                                                              $   483,134
                                                              ===========
</TABLE>

     Depreciation expense was $47,018 for the period from January 1, 1998
through May 28, 1998.

5. ACCRUED EXPENSES

     At May 28, 1998, accrued expenses consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Accrued compensation and benefits...........................  $17,004
Accrued programming costs...................................   24,883
Accrued legal costs.........................................   25,372
Other.......................................................   17,136
                                                              -------
                                                              $84,395
                                                              =======
</TABLE>

6. LONG-TERM DEBT

     The Partnership repaid its term loan, due to a bank, on January 15, 1998.
Interest on the loan was paid monthly and accrued at the bank's prime rate plus
2% (10.5% at December 31,

                                      F-384
<PAGE>   630
                    AMRAC CLEAR VIEW, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

1997). The loan was collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the
Partnership and a pledge of all partnership interests. The total principal
outstanding at December 31, 1997 was $560,500.

7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     The Partnership rents poles from utility companies for use in its
operations. These rentals amounted to approximately $15,918 of rent expense
during the period. While rental agreements are generally short-term, the
Partnership anticipates such rentals will continue in the future. The
Partnership leases office facilities and various items of equipment under
month-to-month operating leases. Rental expense under operating leases amounted
to $8,171 during the period.

     The operations of the Partnership are subject to regulation by the Federal
Communications Commission and various franchising authorities.

     From time to time the Partnership is also involved with claims that arise
in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate
liability with respect to these claims will not have a material adverse effect
on the operations, cash flows or financial position of the Partnership.

8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

     The General Partner provides management services to the Partnership for
which it receives a management fee of 5% of revenue. The General Partner also
allocates, in accordance with a management agreement, certain general,
administrative and payroll costs to the Partnership. For the period from January
1, 1998 through May 28, 1998, management fees totaled $41,674 and allocated
general, administrative and payroll costs totaled $3,625, which are included in
selling general and administrative expenses.

     The Partnership believes that these fees and allocations were made on a
reasonable basis. However, the amounts paid are not necessarily indicative of
the level of expenses that might have been incurred had the Partnership
contracted directly with third parties. The Partnership has not attempted to
obtain quotes from third parties to determine what the cost of obtaining such
services from third parties would have been.

                                      F-385
<PAGE>   631

                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

To the Partners of
AMRAC CLEAR VIEW, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

     We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Amrac Clear View, a
Limited Partnership as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, and the related statements
of net earnings, changes in partners' equity (deficit) and cash flows for each
of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1997. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Partnership's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements based on our
audit.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Amrac Clear View, a Limited
Partnership as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, and the results of its operations
and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31,
1997 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

                                  GREENFIELD, ALTMAN, BROWN, BERGER & KATZ, P.C.

Canton, Massachusetts
February 13, 1998

                                      F-386
<PAGE>   632

                    AMRAC CLEAR VIEW, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                                 BALANCE SHEETS
                         AT DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1997

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 1996          1997
                                                              ----------    ----------
<S>                                                           <C>           <C>
                           ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents...................................  $  475,297    $  761,918
Subscribers and other receivables, net of allowance for
  doubtful accounts of $2,500 in 1996 and $3,000 in 1997....      49,868        66,397
Prepaid expenses:
Legal.......................................................          --        53,402
Miscellaneous...............................................      28,016        20,633
                                                              ----------    ----------
Total current assets........................................     553,181       902,350
                                                              ----------    ----------
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
  $2,892,444 in 1996 and $3,015,081 in 1997.................     473,438       468,844
                                                              ----------    ----------
OTHER ASSETS:
Franchise cost, net of accumulated amortization of $6,757 in
  1996 and $7,417 in 1997...................................       3,133         2,473
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of
  $60,247 in 1996 and $73,447 in 1997.......................      13,200            --
                                                              ----------    ----------
                                                                  16,333         2,473
                                                              ----------    ----------
                                                              $1,042,952    $1,373,667
                                                              ==========    ==========
              LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current maturities of long-term debt........................  $  356,500    $  397,500
Accounts payable-trade......................................      34,592        47,949
Accrued expenses:
Utilities...................................................      59,668            --
Miscellaneous...............................................      50,074        81,268
                                                              ----------    ----------
Total current liabilities...................................     500,834       526,717
                                                              ----------    ----------
Long-term debt, net of current maturities...................     488,000       163,000
                                                              ----------    ----------
Commitments and contingencies (Note 4)
Partners' equity............................................      54,118       683,950
                                                              ----------    ----------
                                                              $1,042,952    $1,373,667
                                                              ==========    ==========
</TABLE>

                       See notes to financial statements
                                      F-387
<PAGE>   633

                    AMRAC CLEAR VIEW, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                           STATEMENTS OF NET EARNINGS
              FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1996 AND 1997

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        1995          1996          1997
                                                     ----------    ----------    ----------
<S>                                                  <C>           <C>           <C>
Revenues...........................................  $1,701,322    $1,807,181    $1,902,080
Less cost of service...............................     644,736       656,881       687,433
                                                     ----------    ----------    ----------
Net revenues.......................................   1,056,586     1,150,300     1,214,647
                                                     ----------    ----------    ----------
Operating expenses excluding management fees and
  depreciation and amortization....................     330,574       388,284       351,031
Management fees....................................      94,317        96,742       101,540
Depreciation and amortization......................     330,913       340,166       136,497
                                                     ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                        755,804       825,192       589,068
                                                     ----------    ----------    ----------
Earnings from operations...........................     300,782       325,108       625,579
                                                     ----------    ----------    ----------
OTHER EXPENSES (INCOME):
Interest income....................................                    (7,250)      (23,996)
Interest expense...................................     130,255        98,603        70,738
Utility refunds....................................                                 (50,995)
                                                     ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                        130,255        91,353        (4,253)
                                                     ----------    ----------    ----------
Net earnings.......................................  $  170,527    $  233,755    $  629,832
                                                     ==========    ==========    ==========
</TABLE>

                       See notes to financial statements
                                      F-388
<PAGE>   634

                    AMRAC CLEAR VIEW, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

               STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
              FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1996 AND 1997

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                CLASS A     CLASS B     INVESTOR
                                    GENERAL     LIMITED     LIMITED      LIMITED
                                    PARTNER     PARTNER     PARTNER     PARTNERS       TOTAL
                                    --------    --------    --------    ---------    ---------
<S>                                 <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>          <C>
Partners' deficit at December 31,
  1994............................  $(31,012)   $(31,012)   $(12,405)   $(211,905)   $(286,334)
Net earnings for the year.........     4,263       4,263       1,705      160,296      170,527
Partners' distributions during the
  year............................    (1,596)     (1,596)       (638)     (60,000)     (63,830)
                                    --------    --------    --------    ---------    ---------
Partners' deficit at December 31,
  1995............................   (28,345)    (28,345)    (11,338)    (111,609)    (179,637)
Net earnings for the year.........     5,844       5,844       2,337      219,730      233,755
                                    --------    --------    --------    ---------    ---------
Partners' equity (deficit) at
  December 31, 1996...............   (22,501)    (22,501)     (9,001)     108,121       54,118
Net earnings for the year.........    15,745      15,745       6,298      592,044      629,832
                                    --------    --------    --------    ---------    ---------
Partners' equity (deficit) at
  December 31, 1997...............  $ (6,756)   $ (6,756)   $ (2,703)   $ 700,165    $ 683,950
                                    ========    ========    ========    =========    =========
</TABLE>

                       See notes to financial statements
                                      F-389
<PAGE>   635

                    AMRAC CLEAR VIEW, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
              FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1996 AND 1997

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         1995         1996         1997
                                                       ---------    ---------    ---------
<S>                                                    <C>          <C>          <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings.........................................  $ 170,527    $ 233,755    $ 629,832
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
  provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization........................    330,913      340,166      136,497
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in:
Subscribers and other receivables....................      4,573      (12,093)     (16,529)
Prepaid expenses.....................................     (3,378)      (9,468)     (46,019)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued
  expenses...........................................    (66,424)      69,262      (15,117)
                                                       ---------    ---------    ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities............    436,211      621,622      688,664
                                                       ---------    ---------    ---------
CASH FLOWS FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of equipment...............................   (116,794)     (74,879)    (118,043)
                                                       ---------    ---------    ---------
CASH FLOWS FOR FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayment of long-term debt..........................   (239,250)    (260,750)    (284,000)
Distributions to partners............................    (63,830)
                                                       ---------    ---------    ---------
Net cash used by financing activities................   (303,080)    (260,750)    (284,000)
                                                       ---------    ---------    ---------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents............     16,337      285,993      286,621
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year.........    172,967      189,304      475,297
                                                       ---------    ---------    ---------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year...............  $ 189,304    $ 475,297    $ 761,918
                                                       =========    =========    =========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest.............................................  $ 133,540    $  94,038    $  73,124
                                                       =========    =========    =========
</TABLE>

                       See notes to financial statements
                                      F-390
<PAGE>   636

                    AMRAC CLEAR VIEW, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
              FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1996 AND 1997

1. SUMMARY OF BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

     This summary of significant accounting policies of Amrac Clear View, a
Limited Partnership (the "Partnership"), is presented to assist in understanding
the Partnership's financial statements. The financial statements and notes are
representations of the Partnership's management, which is responsible for their
integrity and objectivity. The accounting policies conform to generally accepted
accounting principles and have been consistently applied in the preparation of
the financial statements.

     Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing these financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Those
estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities,
the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported revenues
and expenses. Actual results could vary from the estimates that were used.

  Operations:

     The Partnership provides cable television service to the residents of the
towns of Hadley and Belchertown in western Massachusetts.

  Credit concentrations:

     The Partnership maintains cash balances at several financial institutions.
Accounts at each institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation up to $100,000. At various times during the year the Partnership's
cash balances exceeded the federally insured limits.

     Concentration of credit risk with respect to subscriber receivables are
limited due to the large number of subscribers comprising the Partnership's
customer base.

  Property and equipment/depreciation:

     Property and equipment are carried at cost. Minor additions and renewals
are expensed in the year incurred. Major additions and renewals are capitalized.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated
useful lives of the respective assets. Total depreciation for the years ended
December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 was $321,872, $331,707 and $122,637,
respectively.

  Other assets/amortization:

     Amortizable assets are recorded at cost. The Partnership amortizes
intangible assets using the straight-line method over the useful lives of the
various items. Total amortization for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996
and 1997 was $9,041, $8,459 and $13,860, respectively.

  Cash equivalents:

     For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Partnership considers all
short-term instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be
cash equivalents. There were no cash equivalents at December 31, 1995 and 1997.
Cash equivalents at December 31, 1996, amounted to $300,000.

                                      F-391
<PAGE>   637
                    AMRAC CLEAR VIEW, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
              FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1996 AND 1997

  Advertising:

     The Partnership follows the policy of charging the costs of advertising to
expense as incurred. Advertising expense was $1,681, $1,781 and $2,865 for the
years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively.

  Income taxes:

     The Partnership does not incur a liability for federal or state income
taxes. The current income or loss of the Partnership is included in the taxable
income of the partners, and therefore, no provision for income taxes is
reflected in the financial statements.

  Revenues:

     The principal sources of revenues are the monthly charges for basic and
premium cable television services and installation charges in connection
therewith.

  Allocation of profits and losses and distributions of cash flow:

     Partnership profits and losses, (other than those arising from capital
transactions, described below), and distributions of cash flow are allocated 94%
to the Investor Limited Partners, 2.5% to the Class A Limited Partner, 1% to the
Class B Limited Partner and 2.5% to the General Partner until Payout (as defined
in the Partnership Agreement) and after Payout, 65% to the Investor Limited
Partners, 15% to the Class A Limited Partner, 5% to the Class B Limited Partner
and 15% to the General Partner.

     Partnership profits from capital transactions are allocated first, in
proportion to the partners' respective capital accounts until their respective
account balances are zero and second, in proportion to any distributed cash
proceeds resulting from the capital transaction and third, any remaining profit,
if any, is allocated 65% to the Investor Limited Partners, 15% to the Class A
Limited Partner, 5% to the Class B Limited Partner, and 15% to the General
Partner.

     Partnership losses from capital transactions are allocated first, in
proportion to the partners' respective capital accounts until their respective
account balances are zero and, second, any remaining loss, if any, is allocated
65% to the Investor Limited Partners, 15% to the Class A Limited Partner, 5% to
the Class B Limited Partner, and 15% to the General Partner.

2. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:

     Property and equipment consists of the following at December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        1996         1997
                                                      ---------    ---------
<S>                                                   <C>          <C>
Cable plant and equipment...........................  3,274,684    3,391,750
Office furniture and equipment......................     63,373       64,350
Vehicles............................................     27,825       27,825
                                                      ---------    ---------
                                                      3,365,882    3,483,925
                                                      =========    =========
</TABLE>

     Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the above items
as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Cable plant and equipment...................................    10 years
Office furniture and equipment..............................  5-10 years
Vehicles....................................................     6 years
</TABLE>

                                      F-392
<PAGE>   638
                    AMRAC CLEAR VIEW, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
              FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1996 AND 1997

3. LONG-TERM DEBT:

     The Partnership's term loan, due to a bank, is payable in increasing
quarterly installments through June 30, 1999. Interest on the loan is paid
monthly and accrues at the bank's prime rate plus 2% (10.5% at December 31,
1997). The loan is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the
Partnership and a pledge of all partnership interests. The total principal
outstanding at December 31, 1997 was $560,500.

     Annual maturities are as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
1998........................................................  397,500
1999........................................................  163,000
                                                              -------
                                                              560,500
                                                              =======
</TABLE>

     The loan agreement contains covenants including, but not limited to,
maintenance of certain debt ratios as well as restrictions on capital
expenditures and investments, additional indebtedness, partner distributions and
payment of management fees. The Partnership was in compliance with all covenants
at December 31, 1996 and 1997. In 1995, the Partnership obtained, from the bank,
unconditional waivers of the following covenant violations: (1) to make a one-
time cash distribution of $63,830, (2) to increase the capital expenditure limit
to $125,000, and (3) to waive certain other debt ratio and investment
restrictions, which were violated during the year.

4. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

     The Partnership rents poles from utility companies in its operations. These
rentals amounted to approximately $31,000, $39,500 and $49,000 for the years
ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively. While rental agreements
are generally short-term, the Partnership anticipates such rentals will continue
in the future.

     The Partnership leases a motor vehicle under an operating lease that
expires in December 1998. The minimum lease cost for 1998 is approximately
$6,000.

5. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

     The General Partner provides management services to the Partnership for
which it receives a management fee of 5% of revenue. The General Partner also
allocates, in accordance with a management agreement, certain general,
administrative and payroll costs to the Partnership. For the years ended
December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997, management fees totaled $87,800, $90,242 and
$95,040, respectively and allocated general, administrative and payroll costs
totaled $7,200, $7,450 and $8,700, respectively. During each year the
Partnership also incurred tap audit fees payable to the General Partner totaling
$4,000. At December 31, 1996, the balance due from the General Partner was
$12,263. The balance due to Amrac Telecommunications at December 31, 1997 was
$4,795.

6. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:

     On October 7, 1997, the Partnership entered into an agreement with another
cable television service provider to sell all of its assets for $7,500,000. The
Partnership received, in escrow, $250,000, which shall be released as
liquidating damages if the closing fails to occur solely as a result of a breach
of the agreement. As of December 31, 1997, the Partnership incurred $53,402

                                      F-393
<PAGE>   639
                    AMRAC CLEAR VIEW, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
              FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1996 AND 1997

in legal costs associated with the sale which are included in prepaid expenses.
Subject to certain regulatory approvals, it is anticipated that the transaction
will be consummated in the Spring of 1998.

     On January 15, 1998, the Partnership paid, prior to the maturity date, its
outstanding term loan due to a bank as described in Note 3.

                                      F-394
<PAGE>   640

                       REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

To the Board of Managers of
Avalon Cable of New England LLC

     In our opinion, the accompanying combined balance sheets and the related
combined statements of operations, changes in stockholder's deficit and cash
flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the
Combined Operations of Pegasus Cable Television of Connecticut, Inc. and the
Massachusetts Operations of Pegasus Cable Television, Inc. at December 31, 1996
and 1997 and June 30, 1998, and the results of their operations, changes in
stockholder's deficit and their cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 1997 and for the six months ended June 30, 1998, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform the
audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements,
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed
above.

                                          PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March 30, 1999

                                      F-395
<PAGE>   641

    THE COMBINED OPERATIONS OF PEGASUS CABLE TELEVISION OF CONNECTICUT, INC.
       AND THE MASSACHUSETTS OPERATIONS OF PEGASUS CABLE TELEVISION, INC.

                            COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         DECEMBER 31,
                                                  --------------------------     JUNE 30,
                                                     1996           1997           1998
                                                  -----------    -----------    -----------
<S>                                               <C>            <C>            <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents.......................  $   389,097    $ 1,092,084    $ 1,708,549
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful
  accounts at December 31, 1996 and 1997 and
  June 30, 1998 of $11,174, $3,072 and $0,
  respectively..................................      140,603        116,112        144,653
Prepaid expenses and other......................       62,556         90,500         92,648
                                                  -----------    -----------    -----------
Total current assets............................      592,256      1,298,696      1,945,850
Property and equipment, net.....................    4,164,545      3,565,597      3,005,045
Intangible assets, net..........................    2,174,084      2,096,773      1,939,904
Accounts receivable, affiliates.................    4,216,682      5,243,384      5,692,013
Deposits and other..............................      436,382        456,135        406,135
                                                  -----------    -----------    -----------
Total assets....................................  $11,583,949    $12,660,585    $12,988,947
                                                  ===========    ===========    ===========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current portion of long-term debt...............  $    71,744    $    34,272    $14,993,581
Accounts payable................................      786,284        803,573        764,588
Accrued incentive compensation..................      117,692        149,823        220,724
Accrued franchise fees..........................      193,369        173,735         86,332
Accrued pole rental.............................       83,910         78,345         52,954
Accrued expenses................................      383,572        203,561         42,038
                                                  -----------    -----------    -----------
Total current liabilities.......................    1,636,571      1,443,309     16,160,217
Long-term debt, net.............................   15,043,763     15,018,099             --
Accrued interest................................    2,811,297      4,685,494      5,622,593
Other...........................................      299,030        299,030        299,030
                                                  -----------    -----------    -----------
Total liabilities...............................   19,790,661     21,445,932     22,081,840
Commitments and contingent liabilities..........           --             --             --
STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT:
Common stock-par value $1 per share; 10,000
  shares authorized; 7,673 shares issued and
  outstanding...................................        7,673          7,673          7,673
Accumulated deficit.............................   (8,214,385)    (8,793,020)    (9,100,566)
                                                  -----------    -----------    -----------
Total stockholder's deficit.....................   (8,206,712)    (8,785,347)    (9,092,893)
                                                  -----------    -----------    -----------
Total liabilities and stockholder's deficit.....  $11,583,949    $12,660,585    $12,988,947
                                                  ===========    ===========    ===========
</TABLE>

            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements
                                      F-396
<PAGE>   642

THE COMBINED OPERATIONS OF PEGASUS CABLE TELEVISION OF CONNECTICUT, INC. AND THE
           MASSACHUSETTS OPERATIONS OF PEGASUS CABLE TELEVISION, INC.

                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,              SIX MONTHS
                                   -----------------------------------------        ENDED
                                      1995           1996           1997        JUNE 30, 1998
                                   -----------    -----------    -----------    -------------
<S>                                <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
REVENUES:
Basic and satellite service......  $ 4,371,736    $ 4,965,377    $ 5,353,735     $2,841,711
Premium services.................      619,035        640,641        686,513        348,628
Other............................      144,300        169,125        150,714         86,659
                                   -----------    -----------    -----------     ----------
Total revenues...................    5,135,071      5,775,143      6,190,962      3,276,998
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming......................    1,119,540      1,392,247      1,612,458        876,588
General and administrative.......      701,420        811,795        829,977        391,278
Technical and operations.........      713,239        702,375        633,384        341,249
Marketing and selling............       20,825         15,345         19,532         12,041
Incentive compensation...........       48,794        101,945         94,600         70,900
Management fees..................      368,085        348,912        242,267         97,714
Depreciation and amortization....    1,658,455      1,669,107      1,565,068        834,913
                                   -----------    -----------    -----------     ----------
Income from operations...........      504,713        733,417      1,193,676        652,315
Interest expense.................   (1,745,635)    (1,888,976)    (1,884,039)      (937,662)
Interest income..................          956          2,067         93,060             29
Other income (expense), net......          794         (2,645)       (27,800)       (17,228)
                                   -----------    -----------    -----------     ----------
Loss before state income taxes...   (1,239,172)    (1,156,137)      (625,103)      (302,546)
Provision for state income
  taxes..........................       20,000         25,000         16,000          5,000
                                   -----------    -----------    -----------     ----------
Net loss.........................  $(1,259,172)   $(1,181,137)   $  (641,103)    $ (307,546)
                                   ===========    ===========    ===========     ==========
</TABLE>

            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements
                                      F-397
<PAGE>   643

    THE COMBINED OPERATIONS OF PEGASUS CABLE TELEVISION OF CONNECTICUT, INC.
       AND THE MASSACHUSETTS OPERATIONS OF PEGASUS CABLE TELEVISION, INC.

            COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              COMMON STOCK
                                           -------------------                       TOTAL
                                           NUMBER OF     PAR      ACCUMULATED    STOCKHOLDER'S
                                            SHARES      VALUE       DEFICIT         DEFICIT
                                           ---------    ------    -----------    -------------
<S>                                        <C>          <C>       <C>            <C>
Balances at January 1, 1995..............    7,673      $7,673    $(5,774,076)    $(5,766,403)
Net loss.................................                          (1,259,172)     (1,259,172)
                                             -----      ------    -----------     -----------
Balances at December 31, 1995............    7,673       7,673     (7,033,248)     (7,025,575)
Net loss.................................                          (1,181,137)     (1,181,137)
                                             -----      ------    -----------     -----------
Balances at December 31, 1996............    7,673       7,673     (8,214,385)     (8,206,712)
Net loss.................................                            (641,103)       (641,103)
Stock incentive compensation.............                              62,468          62,468
                                             -----      ------    -----------     -----------
Balances at December 31, 1997............    7,673       7,673     (8,793,020)     (8,785,347)
Net loss.................................                            (307,546)       (307,546)
                                             -----      ------    -----------     -----------
Balances at June 30, 1998................    7,673      $7,673    $(9,100,566)    $(9,092,893)
                                             =====      ======    ===========     ===========
</TABLE>

            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements
                                      F-398
<PAGE>   644

    THE COMBINED OPERATIONS OF PEGASUS CABLE TELEVISION OF CONNECTICUT, INC.
       AND THE MASSACHUSETTS OPERATIONS OF PEGASUS CABLE TELEVISION, INC.

                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,            SIX MONTHS
                                         ---------------------------------------       ENDED
                                            1995          1996          1997       JUNE 30, 1998
                                         -----------   -----------   -----------   -------------
<S>                                      <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss...............................  $(1,259,172)  $(1,181,137)  $  (641,103)   $ (307,546)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
  net cash provided by operating
  activities:
Depreciation and amortization..........    1,658,455     1,669,107     1,565,068       834,913
Bad debt expense.......................       26,558        48,566        45,839        36,074
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable....................      (75,263)      (88,379)      (21,348)      (64,615)
Prepaid expenses and other.............     (403,212)       75,208       (27,944)       (2,148)
Accounts payable and accrued
  expenses.............................      239,207       981,496       (93,322)      221,219
Accrued interest.......................      902,006     1,874,198     1,874,197       937,099
Deposits and other.....................       83,431            --       (19,753)       50,000
                                         -----------   -----------   -----------    ----------
Net cash provided by operating
  activities...........................    1,172,010     3,379,059     2,681,634     1,704,996
                                         -----------   -----------   -----------    ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures...................     (163,588)   (1,174,562)     (691,269)     (114,221)
Purchase of intangible assets..........     (127,340)      (72,753)     (197,540)       (3,271)
                                         -----------   -----------   -----------    ----------
Net cash used for investing
  activities...........................     (290,928)   (1,247,315)     (888,809)     (117,492)
                                         -----------   -----------   -----------    ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from long-term debt...........       37,331            --            --            --
Repayments of long-term debt...........      (13,764)           --            --       (10,837)
Capital lease repayments...............      (19,764)      (52,721)      (63,136)      (47,952)
Advances to affiliates, net............     (404,576)   (2,562,295)   (1,026,702)     (912,250)
                                         -----------   -----------   -----------    ----------
Net cash used by financing
  activities...........................     (400,773)   (2,615,016)   (1,089,838)     (971,039)
                                         -----------   -----------   -----------    ----------
Net increase in cash and cash
  equivalents..........................      480,309      (483,272)      702,987       616,465
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of
  year.................................      392,060       872,369       389,097     1,092,084
                                         -----------   -----------   -----------    ----------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of
  year.................................  $   872,369   $   389,097   $ 1,092,084    $1,708,549
                                         ===========   ===========   ===========    ==========
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the year for
  interest.............................  $   843,629   $    14,778   $     9,842    $      563
Cash paid during the year for income
  taxes................................           --            --   $     9,796    $   25,600
Supplemental Non-Cash Investing and
  Financing Activities:
Capital contribution and related
  accrued incentive compensation.......           --            --   $    62,468            --
Acquisition of plant under capital
  leases...............................  $   298,250   $    48,438            --            --
</TABLE>

            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements
                                      F-399
<PAGE>   645

    THE COMBINED OPERATIONS OF PEGASUS CABLE TELEVISION OF CONNECTICUT, INC.
       AND THE MASSACHUSETTS OPERATIONS OF PEGASUS CABLE TELEVISION, INC.

                     NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION:

     These financial statements reflect the results of operations and financial
position of Pegasus Cable Television of Connecticut, Inc. ("PCT-CT"), a wholly
owned subsidiary of Pegasus Cable Television, Inc. ("PCT"), and the
Massachusetts Operations of Pegasus Cable Television, Inc. ("PCT-MA" or the
"Massachusetts Operations") (referred herein as the "Combined Operations"). PCT
is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pegasus Media & Communications, Inc. ("PM&C").
PM&C is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pegasus Communications Corporation ("PCC").

     On July 21, 1998, PCT sold the assets of its Combined Operations to Avalon
Cable of New England, LLC. for $30.1 million. In January 1997, PCT sold the
assets of its only other operating division, a cable television system that
provided service to individual and commercial subscribers in New Hampshire (the
"New Hampshire Operations") for $7.1 million.

     In presenting the historical financial position, results of operations and
cash flows of the Combined Operations, it has been necessary to eliminate the
results and financial position of the New Hampshire Operations. Many items are
identifiable as relating to the New Hampshire or Massachusetts divisions as PCT
has historically separated results of operations as well as billing and
collection activity. However, in certain areas, assumptions and estimates have
been required in order to eliminate the New Hampshire Operations for periods
prior to its sale. For purposes of eliminating the following balances: Prepaid
expenses and other; Deposits and other; Accounts payable; and Accrued expenses,
balances have been apportioned between the New Hampshire Operations and the
Massachusetts Operations on the basis of subscriber counts. Amounts due to and
due from affiliates have been allocated to PCT-MA and are included in these
financial statements.

     Prior to October 1996, BDI Associates, L.P. provided substantial support
services such as finance, accounting and human resources to PCT. Since October
1996, these services have been provided by PCC. All non-accounting costs of PCC
are allocated on the basis of average time spent servicing the divisions, while
the costs of the accounting function are allocated on the basis of revenue. In
the opinion of management, the methods used in allocating costs from PCC are
reasonable; however, the costs of these services as allocated are not
necessarily indicative of the costs that would have been incurred by the
Combined Operations on a stand-alone basis.

     The financial information included herein may not necessarily reflect the
results of operations, financial position and cash flows of the Combined
Operations in the future or what they would have been had it been a separate,
stand-alone entity during the periods presented.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

  Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements:

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingencies. Actual results could differ from
those estimates.

  Property and Equipment:

     Property and equipment are stated at cost. The cost and related accumulated
depreciation of assets sold, retired, or otherwise disposed of are removed from
the respective accounts, and any

                                      F-400
<PAGE>   646
    THE COMBINED OPERATIONS OF PEGASUS CABLE TELEVISION OF CONNECTICUT, INC.
       AND THE MASSACHUSETTS OPERATIONS OF PEGASUS CABLE TELEVISION, INC.

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

resulting gains or losses are included in the statement of operations. Initial
subscriber installation costs, including material, labor and overhead costs of
the hookup, are capitalized as part of the distribution facilities. The costs of
disconnection and reconnection are charged to expense.

     Depreciation is computed for financial reporting purposes using the
straight-line method based upon the following lives:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Reception and distribution facilities.......................   7 to 11 years
Building and improvements...................................  12 to 39 years
Equipment, furniture and fixtures...........................   5 to 10 years
Vehicles....................................................    3 to 5 years
</TABLE>

  Intangible Assets:

     Intangible assets are stated at cost and amortized by the straight-line
method. Costs of successful franchise applications are capitalized and amortized
over the lives of the related franchise agreements, while unsuccessful franchise
applications and abandoned franchises are charged to expense. Financing costs
incurred in obtaining long-term financing are amortized over the term of the
applicable loan. Intangible assets are reviewed periodically for impairment or
whenever events or circumstances provide evidence that suggest that the carrying
amounts may not be recoverable. The Company assesses the recoverability of its
intangible assets by determining whether the amortization of the respective
intangible asset balance can be recovered through projected undiscounted future
cash flows.

     Amortization of intangible assets is computed for financial reporting
purposes using the straight-line method based upon the following lives:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Organization costs..........................................   5 years
Other intangibles...........................................   5 years
Deferred franchise costs....................................  15 years
</TABLE>

  Revenue:

     The Combined Operations recognize revenue when video and audio services are
provided.

  Advertising Costs:

     Advertising costs are charged to operations as incurred and totaled
$20,998, $12,768, $14,706 and $8,460 for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996
and 1997 and for the six months ended June 30, 1998, respectively.

  Cash and Cash Equivalents:

     Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments purchased with
an initial maturity of three months or less. The Combined Operations have cash
balances in excess of the federally insured limits at various banks.

  Income Taxes:

     The Combined Operations is not a separate tax paying entity. Accordingly,
its results of operations have been included in the tax returns filed by PCC.
The accompanying financial statements include tax computations assuming the
Combined Operations filed separate returns

                                      F-401
<PAGE>   647
    THE COMBINED OPERATIONS OF PEGASUS CABLE TELEVISION OF CONNECTICUT, INC.
       AND THE MASSACHUSETTS OPERATIONS OF PEGASUS CABLE TELEVISION, INC.

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

and reflect the application of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" ("SFAS 109").

  Concentration of Credit Risk:

     Financial instruments which potentially subject the Combined Operations to
concentrations of credit risk consist principally of trade receivables.
Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited due
to the large number of customers comprising the Combined Operation's customer
base.

3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:

     Property and equipment consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,     JUNE 30,
                                              1996            1997           1998
                                          ------------    ------------    -----------
<S>                                       <C>             <C>             <C>
Land....................................  $     8,000     $     8,000     $     8,000
Reception and distribution facilities...    8,233,341       9,009,179       9,123,402
Building and improvements...............      242,369         250,891         250,891
Equipment, furniture and fixtures.......      307,844         312,143         312,143
Vehicles................................      259,503         287,504         287,504
Other equipment.........................      139,408          79,004          79,004
                                          -----------     -----------     -----------
                                            9,190,465       9,946,721      10,060,944
Accumulated depreciation................   (5,025,920)     (6,381,124)     (7,055,899)
                                          -----------     -----------     -----------
Net property and equipment..............  $ 4,164,545     $ 3,565,597     $ 3,005,045
                                          ===========     ===========     ===========
</TABLE>

     Depreciation expense amounted to $1,059,260, $1,267,831, $1,290,217 and
$674,775 for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 and for the six
months ended June 30, 1998, respectively.

4. INTANGIBLES:

     Intangible assets consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,     JUNE 30,
                                                1996            1997           1998
                                            ------------    ------------    ----------
<S>                                         <C>             <C>             <C>
Deferred franchise costs..................   $4,367,594     $  4,486,016    $4,486,333
Deferred financing costs..................    1,042,079        1,156,075     1,159,027
Organization and other costs..............      439,188          389,187       389,187
                                             ----------     ------------    ----------
                                              5,848,861        6,031,278     6,034,547
                                             ----------     ------------    ----------
Accumulated amortization..................   (3,674,777)      (3,934,505)   (4,094,643)
                                             ----------     ------------    ----------
Net intangible assets.....................   $2,174,084     $  2,096,773    $1,939,904
                                             ==========     ============    ==========
</TABLE>

     Amortization expense amounted to $599,195, $401,276, $274,851 and $160,138
for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 and for the six months
ended June 30, 1998, respectively.

                                      F-402
<PAGE>   648
    THE COMBINED OPERATIONS OF PEGASUS CABLE TELEVISION OF CONNECTICUT, INC.
       AND THE MASSACHUSETTS OPERATIONS OF PEGASUS CABLE TELEVISION, INC.

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

5. LONG-TERM DEBT:

     Long-term debt consists of the following at:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              DECEMBER 31,   DECEMBER 31,    JUNE 30,
                                                  1996           1997          1998
                                              ------------   ------------   -----------
<S>                                           <C>            <C>            <C>
Note payable to PM&C, payable by PCT,
  interest is payable quarterly at an annual
  rate of 12.5%. Principal is due on July 1,
  2005. The note is collateralized by
  substantially all of the assets of the
  Combined Operations and imposes certain
  restrictive covenants.....................  $14,993,581    $14,993,581    $14,993,581
Capital lease obligations...................      121,926         58,790             --
                                              -----------    -----------    -----------
                                               15,115,507     15,052,371     14,993,581
Less current maturities.....................       71,744         34,272     14,993,581
                                              -----------    -----------    -----------
Long-term debt..............................  $15,043,763    $15,018,099    $        --
                                              ===========    ===========    ===========
</TABLE>

6. LEASES:

     The Combined Operations lease utility pole attachments and occupancy of
underground conduits. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996
and 1997 and for the six months ended June 30, 1998 was $184,386, $185,638,
$173,930 and $90,471, respectively. The Combined Operations lease equipment
under long-term leases and have the option to purchase the equipment for a
nominal cost at the termination of the leases. The related obligations are
included in long-term debt. There are no future minimum lease payments on
capital leases at June 30, 1998. Property and equipment that was leased include
the following amounts that have been capitalized:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,
                                                       1996            1997
                                                   ------------    ------------
<S>                                                <C>             <C>
Billing and phone systems........................    $ 56,675       $  56,675
Vehicles.........................................     166,801         129,227
                                                     --------       ---------
                                                      223,476         185,902
Accumulated depreciation.........................     (69,638)       (101,397)
                                                     --------       ---------
Total............................................    $153,838       $  84,505
                                                     ========       =========
</TABLE>

7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

     The Combined Operations pay management fees to various related parties. The
management fees are for certain administrative and accounting services, billing
and programming services, and the reimbursement of expenses incurred therewith.
For the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 and for the six months
ended June 30, 1998, the fees and expenses were $368,085, $348,912, $242,267 and
$97,714, respectively.

     As described in Note 5, PCT has an outstanding loan from its parent
company. This loan has been allocated to PCT-MA and is included in these
financial statements. Interest expense on that loan was $916,274, $1,874,198,
$1,874,195 and $937,098 for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 and
for the six months ended June 30, 1998 respectively. Other related party
transaction balances at December 31, 1996 and 1997 and June 30, 1998 included

                                      F-403
<PAGE>   649
    THE COMBINED OPERATIONS OF PEGASUS CABLE TELEVISION OF CONNECTICUT, INC.
       AND THE MASSACHUSETTS OPERATIONS OF PEGASUS CABLE TELEVISION, INC.

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

$4,216,682, $5,243,384 and $5,692,013 in accounts receivable, affiliates;
$581,632, $6,433 and $331,374 in accounts payable; and $299,030, $299,030 and
$299,030 in other liabilities, respectively. These related party balances arose
primarily as a result of financing capital expenditures, interest payments,
programming and other operating expenses.

8. INCOME TAXES:

     The deferred income tax assets and liabilities recorded in the balance
sheet are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,     JUNE 30,
                                                      1996            1997           1998
                                                  ------------    ------------    -----------
<S>                                               <C>             <C>             <C>
ASSETS:
Excess of tax basis over book basis from tax
  gain recognized upon incorporation of PCT And
  PCT-CT........................................  $   707,546     $   707,546     $   707,546
Loss carryforwards..............................    1,324,236       1,039,849         957,318
Other...........................................        6,997          11,856          11,856
                                                  -----------     -----------     -----------
Total deferred tax assets.......................    2,038,779       1,759,251       1,676,720
                                                  -----------     -----------     -----------
LIABILITIES:
Excess of book basis over tax basis of property,
  plant and equipment and intangible asset......     (258,311)       (294,934)       (335,014)
Other...........................................     (118,086)       (134,859)       (135,267)
                                                  -----------     -----------     -----------
Total deferred tax liabilities..................     (376,397)       (429,793)       (470,281)
                                                  -----------     -----------     -----------
Net deferred tax assets.........................    1,662,382       1,329,458       1,206,439
Valuation allowance.............................   (1,662,382)     (1,329,458)     (1,206,439)
                                                  -----------     -----------     -----------
Net deferred tax liabilities....................  $        --     $        --     $        --
                                                  ===========     ===========     ===========
</TABLE>

     The Combined Operations have recorded a valuation allowance to reflect the
estimated amount of deferred tax assets which may not be realized due to the
expiration of deferred tax assets related to the incorporation of PCT and PCT-CT
and the expiration of net operating loss carryforwards.

9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS:

     The Company employees participate in PCC's stock option plan that awards
restricted stock (the "Restricted Stock Plan") to eligible employees of the
Company.

  Restricted Stock Plan

     The Restricted Stock Plan provides for the granting of restricted stock
awards representing a maximum of 270,000 shares (subject to adjustment to
reflect stock dividends, stock splits, recapitalizations and similar changes in
the capitalization of PCC) of Class A Common Stock of the Company to eligible
employees who have completed at least one year of service. Restricted stock
received under the Restricted Stock Plan vests over four years. The Plan
terminates in September 2006. The expense for this plan amounted to $82,425,
$80,154 and $63,533 in 1996 and 1997 and for the six months ended June 30, 1998,
respectively.

                                      F-404
<PAGE>   650
    THE COMBINED OPERATIONS OF PEGASUS CABLE TELEVISION OF CONNECTICUT, INC.
       AND THE MASSACHUSETTS OPERATIONS OF PEGASUS CABLE TELEVISION, INC.

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

  401(k) Plans

     Effective January 1, 1996, PM&C adopted the Pegasus Communications Savings
Plan (the "US 401(k) Plan") for eligible employees of PM&C and its domestic
subsidiaries. Substantially all Company employees who, as of the enrollment date
under the 401(k) Plans, have completed at least one year of service with the
Company are eligible to participate in one of the 401(k) Plans. Participants may
make salary deferral contributions of 2% to 6% of their salary to the 401(k)
Plans. The expense for this plan amounted to $19,520, $14,446 and $7,367 in 1996
and 1997 and for the six months ended June 30, 1998, respectively.

     All employee contributions to the 401(k) Plans are fully vested at all
times and all Company contributions, if any, vest 34% after two years of service
with the Company (including years before the 401(k) Plans were established), 67%
after three years of service and 100% after four years of service. A participant
also becomes fully vested in Company contributions to the 401(k) Plans upon
attaining age 65 or upon his or her death or disability.

10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES:

  Legal Matters:

     The operations of PCT-CT and PCT-MA are subject to regulation by the
Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") and other franchising authorities.

     From time to time the Combined Operations are also involved with claims
that arise in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the
ultimate liability with respect to these claims will not have a material adverse
effect on the operations, cash flows or financial position of the Combined
Operations.

                                      F-405
<PAGE>   651

                         REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

Partners
Falcon Communications, L.P.

     We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Falcon
Communications, L.P. (successor to Falcon Holding Group, L.P.) as of December
31, 1997 and 1998, and the related consolidated statements of operations,
partners' deficit and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1998. These consolidated financial statements are the
responsibility of the Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of
Falcon Communications, L.P. (successor to Falcon Holding Group, L.P.) at
December 31, 1997 and 1998 and the results of its operations and its cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1998, in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.

                                          /S/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Los Angeles, California
March 5, 1999

                                      F-406
<PAGE>   652

                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   DECEMBER 31,
                                                              -----------------------
                                                                1997          1998
                                                              ---------    ----------
                                                              (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                           <C>          <C>
ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents.................................  $  13,917    $   14,284
  Receivables:
     Trade, less allowance of $825,000 and $670,000 for
      possible losses.......................................     13,174        15,760
     Affiliates.............................................     11,254         2,322
  Other assets..............................................     16,352        16,779
  Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated
     depreciation and amortization..........................    324,559       505,894
  Franchise cost, less accumulated amortization of
     $203,700,000 and $226,526,000..........................    222,281       397,727
  Goodwill, less accumulated amortization of $18,531,000 and
     $25,646,000............................................     66,879       135,308
  Customer lists and other intangible costs, less
     accumulated amortization of $25,517,000 and
     $59,422,000............................................     59,808       333,017
  Deferred loan costs, less accumulated amortization of
     $7,144,000 and $2,014,000..............................     12,134        24,331
                                                              ---------    ----------
                                                              $ 740,358    $1,445,422
                                                              =========    ==========
</TABLE>

                       LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' DEFICIT

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>          <C>

LIABILITIES:
  Notes payable.............................................  $ 911,221    $1,611,353
  Accounts payable..........................................      9,169        10,341
  Accrued expenses..........................................     52,789        83,077
  Customer deposits and prepayments.........................      1,452         2,257
  Deferred income taxes.....................................      7,553         8,664
  Minority interest.........................................        354           403
  Equity in losses of affiliated partnerships in excess of
     investment.............................................      3,202            --
                                                              ---------    ----------
TOTAL LIABILITIES...........................................    985,740     1,716,095
                                                              ---------    ----------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
REDEEMABLE PARTNERS' EQUITY.................................    171,373       133,023
                                                              ---------    ----------
PARTNERS' DEFICIT:
  General partners..........................................    (13,200)     (408,369)
  Limited partners..........................................   (403,555)        4,673
                                                              ---------    ----------
TOTAL PARTNERS' DEFICIT.....................................   (416,755)     (403,696)
                                                              ---------    ----------
                                                              $ 740,358    $1,445,422
                                                              =========    ==========
</TABLE>

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
                                      F-407
<PAGE>   653

                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                         ---------------------------------
                                                           1996        1997        1998
                                                         --------    --------    ---------
                                                              (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                      <C>         <C>         <C>
REVENUES...............................................  $217,320    $255,886    $ 307,558
                                                         --------    --------    ---------
EXPENSES:
  Service costs........................................    60,302      75,643       97,832
  General and administrative expenses..................    36,878      46,437       63,401
  Depreciation and amortization........................   100,415     118,856      152,585
                                                         --------    --------    ---------
          Total expenses...............................   197,595     240,936      313,818
                                                         --------    --------    ---------
          Operating income (loss)......................    19,725      14,950       (6,260)
                                                         --------    --------    ---------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
  Interest expense, net................................   (71,602)    (79,137)    (102,591)
  Equity in net income (loss) of investee
     partnerships......................................       (44)        443         (176)
  Other income (expense), net..........................       814         885       (2,917)
  Income tax benefit (expense).........................     1,122       2,021       (1,897)
                                                         --------    --------    ---------
Net loss before extraordinary item.....................   (49,985)    (60,838)    (113,841)
Extraordinary item, retirement of debt.................        --          --      (30,642)
                                                         --------    --------    ---------
NET LOSS...............................................  $(49,985)   $(60,838)   $(144,483)
                                                         ========    ========    =========
</TABLE>

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
                                      F-408
<PAGE>   654

                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

                  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' DEFICIT

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               UNREALIZED GAIN ON
                                      GENERAL      LIMITED     AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE
                                     PARTNERS     PARTNERS         SECURITIES          TOTAL
                                     ---------    ---------    ------------------    ---------
                                                      (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                  <C>          <C>          <C>                   <C>
PARTNERS' DEFICIT,
  January 1, 1996..................  $ (12,091)   $(399,423)         $(167)          $(411,681)
     Sale of marketable
       securities..................         --           --            167                 167
     Capital contribution..........         --        5,000             --               5,000
     Net loss for year.............       (500)     (49,485)            --             (49,985)
                                     ---------    ---------          -----           ---------
PARTNERS' DEFICIT,
  December 31, 1996................    (12,591)    (443,908)            --            (456,499)
     Reclassification from
       redeemable partners'
       equity......................         --      100,529             --             100,529
     Capital contribution..........         --           53             --                  53
     Net loss for year.............       (609)     (60,229)            --             (60,838)
                                     ---------    ---------          -----           ---------
PARTNERS' DEFICIT,
  December 31, 1997................    (13,200)    (403,555)            --            (416,755)
     Reclassification of partners'
       deficit.....................   (408,603)     408,603             --                  --
     Redemption of partners'
       interests...................   (155,908)          --             --            (155,908)
     Net assets retained by the
       managing general partner....     (5,392)          --             --              (5,392)
     Reclassification from
       redeemable partners'
       equity......................     38,350           --             --              38,350
     Acquisition of Falcon Video
       and TCI net assets..........    280,409           --             --             280,409
     Capital contributions.........         83           --             --                  83
     Net loss for year.............   (144,108)        (375)            --            (144,483)
                                     ---------    ---------          -----           ---------
PARTNERS' DEFICIT,
  December 31, 1998................  $(408,369)   $   4,673          $  --           $(403,696)
                                     =========    =========          =====           =========
</TABLE>

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
                                      F-409
<PAGE>   655

                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                       ------------------------------------
                                                         1996         1997         1998
                                                       ---------    --------    -----------
                                                              (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                    <C>          <C>         <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net loss...........................................  $ (49,985)   $(60,838)   $  (144,483)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
     provided by operating activities:
     Payment-in-kind interest expense................     26,580      20,444             --
     Amortization of debt discount...................         --          --         19,342
     Depreciation and amortization...................    100,415     118,856        152,585
     Amortization of deferred loan costs.............      2,473       2,192          2,526
     Write-off deferred loan costs...................         --          --         10,961
     Gain on sale of securities......................     (2,264)         --             --
     Gain on casualty losses.........................         --      (3,476)          (314)
     Equity in net (income) loss of investee
       partnerships..................................         44        (443)           176
     Provision for losses on receivables, net of
       recoveries....................................      2,417       5,714          4,775
     Deferred income taxes...........................     (2,684)     (2,748)         1,111
     Other...........................................        764       1,319            278
  Increase (decrease) from changes in:
     Receivables.....................................     (2,420)     (9,703)        (1,524)
     Other assets....................................       (274)     (4,021)           906
     Accounts payable................................      4,750      (1,357)           337
     Accrued expenses................................     10,246      13,773         24,302
     Customer deposits and prepayments...............        569        (175)           633
                                                       ---------    --------    -----------
     Net cash provided by operating activities.......     90,631      79,537         71,611
                                                       ---------    --------    -----------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Capital expenditures...............................    (57,668)    (76,323)       (96,367)
  Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale
     securities......................................      9,502          --             --
  Increase in intangible assets......................     (4,847)     (1,770)        (7,124)
  Acquisitions of cable television systems...........   (247,397)         --        (83,391)
  Cash acquired in connection with the acquisition of
     TCI and Falcon Video Communications, L.P. ......         --          --            317
  Proceeds from sale of cable system.................     15,000          --             --
  Assets retained by the Managing General Partner....         --          --         (3,656)
  Other..............................................      1,163       1,806          1,893
                                                       ---------    --------    -----------
     Net cash used in investing activities...........   (284,247)    (76,287)      (188,328)
                                                       ---------    --------    -----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Borrowings from notes payable......................    700,533      37,500      2,388,607
  Repayment of debt..................................   (509,511)    (40,722)    (2,244,752)
  Deferred loan costs................................     (3,823)        (29)       (25,684)
  Capital contributions..............................      5,000          93             --
  Redemption of partners' interests..................         --          --         (1,170)
  Minority interest capital contributions............         --         192             83
                                                       ---------    --------    -----------
     Net cash provided by (used in) financing
       activities....................................    192,199      (2,966)       117,084
                                                       ---------    --------    -----------
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents.....     (1,417)        284            367
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of year......     15,050      13,633         13,917
                                                       ---------    --------    -----------
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of year............  $  13,633    $ 13,917    $    14,284
                                                       =========    ========    ===========
</TABLE>

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
                                      F-410
<PAGE>   656

                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 -- SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

FORM OF PRESENTATION

     Falcon Communications, L.P., a California limited partnership (the
"Partnership") and successor to Falcon Holding Group, L.P. ("FHGLP"), owns and
operates cable television systems serving small to medium-sized communities and
the suburbs of certain cities in 25 states. On September 30, 1998, pursuant to a
Contribution and Purchase Agreement dated as of December 30, 1997, as amended
(the "Contribution Agreement"), FHGLP acquired the assets and liabilities of
Falcon Video Communications, L.P. ("Falcon Video" or the "Falcon Video
Systems"), in exchange for ownership interests in FHGLP. Simultaneously with the
closing of that transaction, in accordance with the Contribution Agreement,
FHGLP contributed substantially all of the existing cable television system
operations owned by FHGLP and its subsidiaries (including the Falcon Video
Systems) to the Partnership and TCI Falcon Holdings, LLC ("TCI") contributed
certain cable television systems owned and operated by affiliates of TCI (the
"TCI Systems") to the Partnership (the "TCI Transaction"). As a result, TCI
holds approximately 46% of the equity interests of the Partnership and FHGLP
holds the remaining 54% and serves as the managing general partner of the
Partnership. The TCI Transaction is being accounted for as a recapitalization of
FHGLP into the Partnership and the concurrent acquisition by the Partnership of
the TCI Systems.

     The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the
Partnership and its subsidiary holding companies and cable television operating
partnerships and corporations, which include Falcon Cable Communications LLC
("Falcon LLC"), a Delaware limited liability company that serves as the general
manager of the cable television subsidiaries. The assets contributed by FHGLP to
the Partnership excluded certain immaterial investments, principally FHGLP's
ownership of 100% of the outstanding stock of Enstar Communications Corporation
("ECC"), which is the general partner and manager of fifteen limited
partnerships operating under the name "Enstar". ECC's ownership interest in the
Enstar partnerships ranges from 0.5% to 5%. Upon the consummation of the TCI
Transaction, the management of the Enstar partnerships was assigned to the
Partnership by FHGLP. The consolidated statements of operations and statements
of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1998 include FHGLP's interest in
ECC for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. The effects of ECC's
operations on all previous periods presented are immaterial.

     Prior to closing the TCI Transaction, FHGLP owned and operated cable
television systems in 23 states. FHGLP also controlled, held varying equity
interests in and managed certain other cable television partnerships (the
"Affiliated Partnerships") for a fee. FHGLP is a limited partnership, the sole
general partner of which is Falcon Holding Group, Inc., a California corporation
("FHGI"). FHGI also holds a 1% interest in certain of the subsidiaries of the
Partnership. At the beginning of 1998, the Affiliated Partnerships were
comprised of Falcon Classic Cable Income Properties, L.P. ("Falcon Classic")
whose cable television systems are referred to as the "Falcon Classic Systems,"
Falcon Video and the Enstar partnerships. As discussed in Note 3, the Falcon
Classic Systems were acquired by FHGLP during 1998. The Falcon Video Systems
were acquired on September 30, 1998 in connection with the TCI Transaction. As a
result of these transactions, the Affiliated Partnerships consist solely of the
Enstar partnerships from October 1, 1998 forward.

     All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated
in consolidation. The consolidated financial statements do not give effect to
any assets that the partners may have

                                      F-411
<PAGE>   657
                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

outside their interests in the Partnership, nor to any obligations, including
income taxes, of the partners.

     On July 12, 1996, the Partnership acquired the assets of Falcon Cable
Systems Company ("FCSC"), an Affiliated Partnership. The results of operations
of these cable systems have been included in the consolidated financial
statements from July 12, 1996. Management fees and reimbursed expenses received
by the Partnership from FCSC for the period of January 1, 1996 through July 11,
1996 are also included in the consolidated financial statements and have not
been eliminated in consolidation. See Note 3.

CASH EQUIVALENTS

     For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Partnership
considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an initial maturity
of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents at December 31,
1996, 1997 and 1998 included $4.1 million, $4.5 million and $345,000 of
investments in commercial paper and short-term investment funds of major
financial institutions.

INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED PARTNERSHIPS

     Prior to closing the TCI Transaction, the Partnership was the general
partner of certain entities, which in turn acted as general partner of the
Affiliated Partnerships. The Partnership's effective ownership interests in the
Affiliated Partnerships were less than one percent. The Affiliated Partnerships
were accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Equity in net losses
were recorded to the extent of the investments in and advances to the
partnerships plus obligations for which the Partnership, as general partner, was
responsible. The liabilities of the Affiliated Partnerships, other than amounts
due the Partnership, principally consisted of debt for borrowed money and
related accrued interest. The Partnership's ownership interests in the
Affiliated Partnerships were eliminated in 1998 with the acquisition of Falcon
Video and Falcon Classic and the retention by FHGLP of its interests in the
Enstar partnerships.

PROPERTY, PLANT, EQUIPMENT AND DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION

     Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Direct costs associated
with installations in homes not previously served by cable are capitalized as
part of the distribution system, and reconnects are expensed as incurred. For
financial reporting, depreciation and amortization is computed using the
straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives.

<TABLE>
<S>                                                     <C>
CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS:
  Headend buildings and equipment.....................    10-16 years
  Trunk and distribution..............................     5-15 years
  Microwave equipment.................................    10-15 years
OTHER:
  Furniture and equipment.............................      3-7 years
  Vehicles............................................     3-10 years
  Leasehold improvements..............................  Life of lease
</TABLE>

                                      F-412
<PAGE>   658
                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

FRANCHISE COST AND GOODWILL

     The excess of cost over the fair values of tangible assets and customer
lists of cable television systems acquired represents the cost of franchises and
goodwill. In addition, franchise cost includes capitalized costs incurred in
obtaining new franchises and in the renewal of existing franchises. These costs
are amortized using the straight-line method over the lives of the franchises,
ranging up to 28 years (composite 15 year average). Goodwill is amortized over
20 years. Costs relating to unsuccessful franchise applications are charged to
expense when it is determined that the efforts to obtain the franchise will not
be successful.

CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER INTANGIBLE COSTS

     Customer lists and other intangible costs include customer lists, covenants
not to compete and organization costs which are amortized using the
straight-line method over two to five years.

     In 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued
Statement of Position 98-5, "Reporting on Costs of Start-Up Activities". The new
standard, which becomes effective for the Partnership on January 1, 1999,
requires costs of start-up activities, including certain organization costs, to
be expensed as incurred. Previously capitalized start-up costs are to be written
off as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle. The Partnership
believes that adoption of this standard will not have a material impact on the
Partnership's financial position or results of operations.

DEFERRED LOAN COSTS

     Costs related to borrowings are capitalized and amortized to interest
expense over the life of the related loan.

RECOVERABILITY OF ASSETS

     The Partnership assesses on an ongoing basis the recoverability of
intangible assets (including goodwill) and capitalized plant assets based on
estimates of future undiscounted cash flows compared to net book value. If the
future undiscounted cash flow estimates were less than net book value, net book
value would then be reduced to estimated fair value, which generally
approximates discounted cash flows. The Partnership also evaluates the
amortization periods of assets, including goodwill and other intangible assets,
to determine whether events or circumstances warrant revised estimates of useful
lives.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

     Revenues from customer fees, equipment rental and advertising are
recognized in the period that services are delivered. Installation revenue is
recognized in the period the installation services are provided to the extent of
direct selling costs. Any remaining amount is deferred and recognized over the
estimated average period that customers are expected to remain connected to the
cable television system. Management fees are recognized on the accrual basis
based on a percentage of gross revenues of the respective cable television
systems managed. Effective October 1, 1998, 20% of the management fees from the
Enstar partnerships is retained by FHGLP.

                                      F-413
<PAGE>   659
                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

     As part of the Partnership's management of financial market risk and as
required by certain covenants in its New Credit Agreement, the Partnership
enters into various transactions that involve contracts and financial
instruments with off-balance-sheet risk, principally interest rate swap and
interest rate cap agreements. The Partnership enters into these agreements in
order to manage the interest-rate sensitivity associated with its variable-rate
indebtedness. The differential to be paid or received in connection with
interest rate swap and interest rate cap agreements is recognized as interest
rates change and is charged or credited to interest expense over the life of the
agreements. Gains or losses for early termination of those contracts are
recognized as an adjustment to interest expense over the remaining portion of
the original life of the terminated contract.

     In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which is required to be adopted
in years beginning after June 15, 1999. The Partnership expects to adopt the new
statement effective January 1, 2000. SFAS 133 will require the Partnership to
recognize all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. Derivatives that
are not hedges must be adjusted to fair value through income. If the derivative
is a hedge, depending on the nature of the hedge, changes in the fair value of
derivatives are either offset against the changes in fair value of assets,
liabilities, or firm commitments through earnings or recognized in other
comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The
ineffective portion of a derivative's change in fair value will be immediately
recognized in earnings. The Partnership believes that adoption of SFAS 133 will
not have a material impact on the Partnership's financial position or results of
operations.

INCOME TAXES

     The Partnership and its subsidiaries, except for Falcon First, are limited
partnerships or limited liability companies and pay no income taxes as entities
except for nominal taxes assessed by certain state jurisdictions. All of the
income, gains, losses, deductions and credits of the Partnership are passed
through to its partners. The basis in the Partnership's assets and liabilities
differs for financial and tax reporting purposes. At December 31, 1998, the book
basis of the Partnership's net assets exceeded its tax basis by $621.8 million.

REPORTING COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

     In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive
Income," which established standards for the reporting and display of
comprehensive income and its components in a full set of comparative
general-purpose financial statements. SFAS 130 became effective for the
Partnership on January 1, 1998. The Partnership does not currently have items of
comprehensive income.

ADVERTISING COSTS

     All advertising costs are expensed as incurred.

USE OF ESTIMATES

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts

                                      F-414
<PAGE>   660
                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.

RECLASSIFICATIONS

     Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the 1998
presentation.

NOTE 2 -- PARTNERSHIP MATTERS

     The Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of FCLP ("FCLP
Partnership Agreement") provides that profits and losses will be allocated, and
distributions will be made, in proportion to the partners' percentage interests.
FHGLP is the managing general partner and a limited partner and owns a 54%
interest in FCLP, and TCI is a general partner and owns a 46% interest. The
partners' percentage interests are based on the relative net fair market values
of the assets contributed to FCLP under the Contribution Agreement, as estimated
at the closing. The percentage interests were subsequently adjusted to reflect
the December 1998 redemption of a small part of FHGLP's partnership interest. To
the extent the relative net fair market values of the assets contributed to FCLP
under the Contribution Agreement, as finally determined, are different from the
estimates used to calculate the partners' percentage interests, one or the other
of the partners will be required to make an additional cash capital contribution
to FCLP so as to cause the partners' capital contributions to be in proportion
to their percentage interests. Any such additional cash contribution is required
to be made only to the extent of distributions by FCLP to the contributing
partner. Any such additional cash contribution must be accompanied by interest
at 9% per year from the date of closing or, in certain cases, from the date on
which FCLP incurred any liability that affected the net fair market value of the
parties' capital contributions.

     At any time after September 30, 2005, either TCI or FHGLP can offer to sell
to the other partner the offering partner's entire partnership interest in FCLP
for a negotiated price. The partner receiving such an offer may accept or reject
the offer. If the partner receiving such an offer rejects it, the offering
partner may elect to cause FCLP to be liquidated and dissolved in accordance
with the FCLP Partnership Agreement.

     The Partnership expires on July 1, 2013. The Partnership will be dissolved
prior to its expiration date under certain circumstances, including the
withdrawal of FHGLP as the managing general partner (unless the partners vote to
continue the Partnership), the sale of substantially all of the Partnership's
assets, and at the election by TCI in the event of changes in FCLP's key
management.

     The FCLP Partnership Agreement provides for an Advisory Committee
consisting of six individual representatives, three of whom are appointed by
FHGLP, two of whom are appointed by TCI and one of whom is appointed by joint
designation of FHGLP and TCI. The FCLP Partnership Agreement prohibits FCLP from
taking certain actions without the affirmative vote of a majority of the members
of the Advisory Committee, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) the
acquisition or disposition of assets under certain circumstances; and (2)
conducting or entering into any line of business other than the ownership and
operation of cable television systems and related and ancillary businesses.

     The FCLP Partnership Agreement further prohibits the Partnership from
taking certain actions without the affirmative approval of TCI, including, but
not limited to, the following: (1) any merger, consolidation, recapitalization
or other reorganization, with certain permitted exceptions;

                                      F-415
<PAGE>   661
                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

(2) the acquisition or disposition of assets under certain circumstances; (3)
any sale or disposition of assets that would result in the allocation of taxable
income or gain to TCI; (4) incurring indebtedness if, after giving effect to
such indebtedness, FCLP's Operating Cash Flow Ratio, as defined, would exceed
8.0:1 through April 15, 2000 and 7.5:1 thereafter; (5) the issuance or
redemption of any partnership interest or convertible interest, with certain
permitted exceptions; (6) any transaction with FHGLP or any affiliate of FHGLP,
with certain permitted exceptions; (7) the adoption or amendment of any
management incentive plan; (8) the incurring of Net Overhead Expenses, as
defined, that exceed 4.5% of the gross revenues of FCLP and its subsidiaries in
any fiscal year; or (9) the liquidation or dissolution of FCLP, except in
accordance with the provisions of the FCLP Partnership Agreement.

     TCI may elect to purchase all of FHGLP's interests in the Partnership in
certain circumstances if a court finds that FHGLP has engaged in conduct while
acting as Managing General Partner that has resulted in material harm to the
Partnership or TCI.

     Prior to the closing of the TCI Transaction, the FHGLP Partnership
Agreement gave certain partners of FHGLP certain rights and priorities with
respect to other partners. Among these rights were stated obligations of the
Partnership to redeem certain partners' partnership interests at fair value or,
in some cases, at stated value. These rights and priorities were eliminated upon
the closing of the TCI Transaction. At the closing of the TCI Transaction, a
portion of the partnership interests held by certain FHGLP limited partners,
having an agreed value of $154.7 million, were redeemed for cash.

     Under the amended FHGLP partnership agreement, the non-management limited
partners of FHGLP may elect at certain times either to require the incorporation
of FHGLP or to require that FHGLP elect to incorporate FCLP. Neither of these
elections may be made prior to March 30, 2006. If the non-management limited
partners of FHGLP make either of these elections, then, at any time more than
six months after the election and prior to the date on which the incorporation
is completed, the non-management limited partners of FHGLP may elect to require
that FCLP (or, if FHGLP has purchased all of TCI's interest in FCLP, FHGLP)
purchase all of the non-management partners' partnership interests in FHGLP.
Under certain circumstances, a non-management limited partner of FHGLP may elect
to exclude its partnership interest in FHGLP from the purchase and sale and,
upon such election, all put and call rights with respect to such partner's
partnership interest in FHGLP will terminate.

     The put and call rights with respect to the partnership interests of the
non-management partners will terminate automatically if either FHGLP or FCLP is
incorporated, if the corporation that succeeds to the assets of FHGLP or FCLP
concurrently effects an initial public offering, and if the aggregate price to
the public (before underwriting discounts or commissions, registration fees, and
other expenses) of all stock sold in the public offering (including stock sold
by any selling shareholders, but excluding stock of a different class from that
acquired by the non-management partners in the incorporation) is at least $150
million.

     At any time on or after April 1, 2006, FCLP (or, if FHGLP has purchased all
of TCI's interest in FCLP, FHGLP) may require that each of the non-management
limited partners of FHGLP sell its entire interest in FHGLP to FCLP or FHGLP, as
applicable. In the case of either a put or a call of the non-management limited
partners' interests in FHGLP, the purchase price will equal the amount that
would be distributed to each partner in dissolution and liquidation of FHGLP,
assuming the sale of FCLP's assets at fair market value, as determined by three
appraisers.

                                      F-416
<PAGE>   662
                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)


     The estimated redemption values at December 31, 1997 and December 31, 1998
were $171.4 million and $133 million, respectively, and are reflected in the
consolidated financial statements as redeemable partners' equity. Such amounts
were determined based on management's estimate of the redemption value of such
interests under current market conditions. Management of the Partnership will
continue to adjust the recorded redemption values based on its estimate of the
relative fair value of the interests subject to redemption. The actual
redemption value of any partnership interests will generally be determined
through the third-party appraisal mechanisms described in the partnership
agreements, and the appraisers will not be bound by management's estimates.
Accordingly, such appraised valuations may be greater than or less than
management's estimates and any such variations could be significant.


     While the Partnership has assumed the obligations of FHGLP under the 1993
Incentive Performance Plan (the "Incentive Performance Plan"), FHGLP has agreed
to contribute cash to the Partnership in an amount equal to any payments made by
the Partnership under the Incentive Performance Plan.

NOTE 3 -- ACQUISITIONS AND SALES

     The Partnership acquired the cable television systems of FCSC on July 12,
1996 through a newly-formed subsidiary operating partnership for a purchase
price of $253 million including transaction costs. The acquisition of FCSC was
accounted for by the purchase method of accounting, whereby the purchase price
of the FCSC assets was allocated based on an appraisal. The excess of purchase
price over the fair value of net assets acquired, or $18.2 million, has been
recorded as goodwill and is being amortized using the straight-line method over
20 years.

     In March and July 1998, FHGLP acquired the Falcon Classic Systems for an
aggregate purchase price of $83.4 million. Falcon Classic had revenue of
approximately $20.3 million for the year ended December 31, 1997.

     As discussed in Note 1, on September 30, 1998 the Partnership acquired the
TCI Systems and the Falcon Video Systems in accordance with the Contribution
Agreement.

     The acquisitions of the TCI Systems, the Falcon Video Systems and the
Falcon Classic Systems were accounted for by the purchase method of accounting,
whereby the purchase prices were allocated to the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the dates of
acquisition, as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         FALCON VIDEO        FALCON CLASSIC
                                      TCI SYSTEMS          SYSTEMS              SYSTEMS
                                      -----------    --------------------    --------------
                                                     (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                   <C>            <C>                     <C>
Purchase Price:
General partnership interests
  issued............................   $234,457            $ 43,073             $    --
Debt assumed........................    275,000             112,196                  --
Debt incurred.......................         --                  --              83,391
Other liabilities assumed...........        955               3,315               2,804
Transaction costs...................      2,879                  --                  --
                                       --------            --------             -------
                                        513,291             158,584              86,195
                                       --------            --------             -------
</TABLE>

                                      F-417
<PAGE>   663
                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         FALCON VIDEO        FALCON CLASSIC
                                      TCI SYSTEMS          SYSTEMS              SYSTEMS
                                      -----------    --------------------    --------------
                                                     (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                   <C>            <C>                     <C>
Fair Market Value of Net Assets
  Acquired:
Property, plant and equipment.......     77,992              41,889              33,539
Franchise costs.....................    170,799              36,374               7,847
Customer lists and other intangible
  assets............................    217,443              53,602              34,992
Other assets........................      4,165               2,381               3,164
                                       --------            --------             -------
                                        470,399             134,246              79,542
                                       --------            --------             -------
  Excess of purchase price over fair
     value of assets acquired and
     liabilities assumed............   $ 42,892            $ 24,338             $ 6,653
                                       ========            ========             =======
</TABLE>

     The excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired has
been recorded as goodwill and is being amortized using the straight-line method
over 20 years. The allocation of the purchase price may be subject to possible
adjustment pursuant to the Contribution Agreement.

     The general partnership interests issued in the TCI Transaction were valued
in proportion to the estimated fair value of the TCI Systems and the Falcon
Video Systems as compared to the estimated fair value of the Partnership's
assets, which was agreed upon in the Contribution Agreement by all holders of
Partnership interests.

     Sources and uses of funds for each of the transactions were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            FALCON VIDEO    FALCON CLASSIC
                                             TCI SYSTEMS      SYSTEMS          SYSTEMS
                                             -----------    ------------    --------------
                                                        (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                          <C>            <C>             <C>
Sources of Funds:
Cash on hand...............................   $ 11,429        $ 59,038         $ 6,591
Advance under bank credit facilities.......    429,739          56,467          76,800
                                              --------        --------         -------
          Total sources of funds...........   $441,168        $115,505         $83,391
                                              ========        ========         =======
Uses of Funds:
Repay debt assumed from TCI and existing
  debt of Falcon Video, including accrued
  interest.................................   $429,739        $115,505         $    --
Purchase price of assets...................         --              --          83,391
Payment of assumed obligations at
  closing..................................      6,495              --              --
Transaction fees and expenses..............      2,879              --              --
Available funds............................      2,055              --              --
                                              --------        --------         -------
          Total uses of funds..............   $441,168        $115,505         $83,391
                                              ========        ========         =======
</TABLE>

     The following unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations
present the consolidated results of operations of the Partnership as if the
acquisitions referred to above had occurred at the beginning of the periods
presented and are not necessarily indicative of what

                                      F-418
<PAGE>   664
                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

would have occurred had the acquisitions been made as of such dates or of
results which may occur in the future.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                               -----------------------------------
                                                 1996         1997         1998
                                               ---------    ---------    ---------
                                                     (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                            <C>          <C>          <C>
Revenues.....................................  $ 399,449    $ 424,994    $ 426,827
Expenses.....................................   (429,891)    (438,623)    (444,886)
                                               ---------    ---------    ---------
  Operating loss.............................    (30,442)     (13,629)     (18,059)
Interest and other expenses..................   (126,904)    (115,507)    (130,632)
                                               ---------    ---------    ---------
Loss before extraordinary item...............  $(157,346)   $(129,136)   $(148,691)
                                               =========    =========    =========
</TABLE>

NOTE 4 -- DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

     The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value
of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate
that value:

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     The carrying amount approximates fair value due to the short maturity of
those instruments.

NOTES PAYABLE

     The fair value of the Partnership's 11% Senior Subordinated Notes, 8.375%
Senior Debentures and 9.285% Senior Discount Debentures is based on quoted
market prices for those issues of debt. The fair value of the Partnership's
other subordinated notes is based on quoted market prices for similar issues of
debt with similar maturities. The carrying amount of the Partnership's remaining
debt outstanding approximates fair value due to its variable rate nature.

INTEREST RATE HEDGING AGREEMENTS

     The fair value of interest rate hedging agreements is estimated by
obtaining quotes from brokers as to the amount either party would be required to
pay or receive in order to terminate the agreements.

     The following table depicts the fair value of each class of financial
instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value as of December
31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     1997                       1998
                                            ----------------------    ------------------------
                                            CARRYING                   CARRYING
                                             VALUE      FAIR VALUE      VALUE       FAIR VALUE
                                            --------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                          (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                         <C>         <C>           <C>           <C>
Cash and cash equivalents.................  $ 13,917     $ 13,917     $   14,284     $ 14,284
Notes payable (Note 6):
  11% Senior Subordinated Notes...........   282,193      299,125             --           --
  8.375% Senior Debentures................        --           --        375,000      382,500
  9.285% Senior Discount Debentures.......        --           --        294,982      289,275
  Bank credit facilities..................   606,000      606,000        926,000      926,000
  Other Subordinated Notes................    15,000       16,202         15,000       16,426
  Capitalized lease obligations...........        10           10              1            1
  Other...................................     8,018        8,018            370          370
</TABLE>

                                      F-419
<PAGE>   665
                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            NOTIONAL                   NOTIONAL
                                             AMOUNT     FAIR VALUE      AMOUNT      FAIR VALUE
                                            --------    ----------    ----------    ----------
<S>                                         <C>         <C>           <C>           <C>
Interest Rate Hedging Agreements (Note 6):
Interest rate swaps.......................  $585,000     $   (371)    $1,534,713     $(22,013)
Interest rate caps........................    25,000         (148)            --           --
</TABLE>

     The carrying value of interest rate swaps and caps was an asset of $402,000
at December 31, 1997 and a net obligation of $20.3 million at December 31, 1998.
See Note 6(g). The amount of debt on which current interest expense has been
affected is $520 million and $960 million for swaps at December 31, 1997 and
1998 and $25 million for caps at December 31, 1997. The balance of the contract
totals presented above reflects contracts entered into as of December 31 which
do not become effective until existing contracts expire.

NOTE 5 -- PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     Property, plant and equipment consist of:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          DECEMBER 31,
                                                     ----------------------
                                                       1997         1998
                                                     ---------    ---------
                                                     (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                  <C>          <C>
Cable television systems...........................  $ 555,253    $ 765,641
Furniture and equipment............................     19,067       25,576
Vehicles...........................................     12,067       18,381
Land, buildings and improvements...................     10,723       16,505
                                                     ---------    ---------
                                                       597,110      826,103
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization.....   (272,551)    (320,209)
                                                     ---------    ---------
                                                     $ 324,559    $ 505,894
                                                     =========    =========
</TABLE>

NOTE 6 -- NOTES PAYABLE

     Notes payable consist of:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          DECEMBER 31,
                                                     ----------------------
                                                       1997         1998
                                                     --------    ----------
                                                     (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                  <C>         <C>
FCLP (formerly FHGLP) Only:
  11% Senior Subordinated Notes(a).................  $282,193    $       --
  8.375% Senior Debentures(b)......................        --       375,000
  9.285% Senior Discount Debentures, less
     unamortized discount(b).......................        --       294,982
  Capitalized lease obligations....................        10             1
Owned Subsidiaries:
  Amended and Restated Credit Agreement(c).........   606,000            --
  New Credit Facility(d)...........................        --       926,000
  Other subordinated notes(e)......................    15,000        15,000
  Other(f).........................................     8,018           370
                                                     --------    ----------
                                                     $911,221    $1,611,353
                                                     ========    ==========
</TABLE>

                                      F-420
<PAGE>   666
                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

  (a) 11% Senior Subordinated Notes

     On March 29, 1993, FHGLP issued $175 million aggregate principal amount of
11% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2003 (the "Notes"). Interest payment dates
were semi-annual on each March 15 and September 15 commencing September 15,
1993. Through September 15, 2000 FHGLP, at its option, could pay all or any
portion of accrued interest on the Notes by delivering to the holders thereof,
in lieu of cash, additional Notes having an aggregate principal amount equal to
the amount of accrued interest not paid in cash. Through December 31, 1997, the
Partnership elected to issue $107.2 million additional notes as payment-in-kind
for interest. The Partnership elected to pay the interest payment due March 15,
1998 in cash and, under the terms of the Notes, was required to continue to make
cash payments.

     On May 19, 1998, FHGLP repurchased approximately $247.8 million aggregate
principal amount of the Notes for an aggregate purchase price of $270.3 million
pursuant to a fixed spread tender offer for all outstanding Notes. The Notes
tendered represented approximately 88% of the Notes previously outstanding. The
approximate $34.4 million of Notes not repurchased in the tender offer were
redeemed on September 15, 1998 in accordance with their terms.

  (b) 8.375% Senior Debentures and 9.285% Senior Discount Debentures

     On April 3, 1998, FHGLP and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Falcon Funding
Corporation ("FFC" and, collectively with FHGLP, the "Issuers"), sold
$375,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 8.375% Senior Debentures due 2010
(the "Senior Debentures") and $435,250,000 aggregate principal amount at
maturity of 9.285% Senior Discount Debentures due 2010 (the "Senior Discount
Debentures" and, collectively with the Senior Debentures, the "Debentures") in a
private placement. The Debentures were exchanged for debentures with the same
form and terms, but registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in
August 1998.

     In connection with consummation of the TCI Transaction, the Partnership was
substituted for FHGLP as an obligor under the Debentures and thereupon FHGLP was
released and discharged from any further obligation with respect to the
Debentures and the related Indenture. FFC remains as an obligor under the
Debentures and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Partnership. FFC was
incorporated solely for the purpose of serving as a co-issuer of the Debentures
and does not have any material operations or assets and will not have any
revenues.

     The Senior Discount Debentures were issued at a price of 63.329% per $1,000
aggregate principal amount at maturity, for total gross proceeds of
approximately $275.6 million, and will accrete to stated value at an annual rate
of 9.285% until April 15, 2003. The unamortized discount amounted to $140.3
million at December 31, 1998. After giving effect to offering discounts,
commissions and estimated expenses of the offering, the sale of the Debentures
(representing aggregate indebtedness of approximately $650.6 million as of the
date of issuance) generated net proceeds of approximately $631 million. The
Partnership used substantially all the net proceeds from the sale of the
Debentures to repay outstanding bank indebtedness.

  (c) Amended and Restated Credit Agreement

     The Partnership had a $775 million senior secured Amended and Restated
Credit Agreement that was scheduled to mature on July 11, 2005. The Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement required the Partnership to make annual reductions of
$1 million on the term loan portion

                                      F-421
<PAGE>   667
                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

commencing December 31, 1997. Maximum available borrowings under the Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement were $774 million at December 31, 1997. The Amended
and Restated Credit Agreement required interest on the amount outstanding under
the reducing revolver portion to be tied to the ratio of consolidated total debt
(as defined) to consolidated annualized cash flow (as defined). Interest rates
were based on LIBOR or prime rates at the option of the Partnership. The LIBOR
margin under the reducing revolver ranged from 0.75% to 1.625%, while interest
on the term loan was at the LIBOR rate plus 2.375%.

     At December 31, 1997, the weighted average interest rate on borrowings
outstanding under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (including the
effects of the interest rate hedging agreements) was 7.69%. The Partnership was
also required to pay a commitment fee per annum on the unused portion.

  (d) New Credit Facility

     On June 30, 1998, the Partnership entered into a new $1.5 billion senior
credit facility (the "New Credit Facility") which replaced the Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement and provided funds for the closing of the TCI
Transaction. See Note 1. The borrowers under the New Credit Facility were the
operating subsidiaries prior to consummation of the TCI Transaction and,
following the TCI Transaction, the borrower is Falcon LLC. The restricted
companies, as defined under the New Credit Facility, are Falcon LLC and each of
its subsidiaries (excluding certain subsidiaries designated as excluded
companies from time to time) and each restricted company (other than Falcon LLC)
is also a guarantor of the New Credit Facility.

     The New Credit Facility consists of three committed facilities (one
revolver and two term loans) and one uncommitted $350 million supplemental
credit facility (the terms of which will be negotiated at the time the
Partnership makes a request to draw on such facility). Facility A is a $650
million revolving credit facility maturing December 29, 2006; Facility B is a
$200 million term loan maturing June 29, 2007; and Facility C is a $300 million
term loan maturing December 31, 2007. All of Facility C and approximately $126
million of Facility B were funded on June 30, 1998, and the debt outstanding
under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement of approximately $329 million
was repaid. As a result, from June 30, 1998 until September 29, 1998, FHGLP had
an excess cash balance of approximately $90 million. Immediately prior to
closing the TCI Transaction, approximately $39 million was borrowed under
Facility A to discharge certain indebtedness of Falcon Video. In connection with
consummation of the TCI Transaction, Falcon LLC assumed the approximately $433
million of indebtedness outstanding under the New Credit Facility. In addition
to utilizing cash on hand of approximately $63 million, Falcon LLC borrowed the
approximately $74 million remaining under Facility B and approximately $366
million under Facility A to discharge approximately $73 million of Falcon Video
indebtedness and to retire approximately $430 million of TCI indebtedness
assumed as part of the contribution of the TCI Systems. As a result of these
borrowings, the amount outstanding under the New Credit Facility at December 31,
1998 was $926 million. Subject to covenant limitations, the Partnership had
available to it additional borrowing capacity thereunder of $224 million at
December 31, 1998. However, limitations imposed by the Partnership's partnership
agreement as amended would limit available borrowings at December 31, 1998 to
$23.1 million.

  (e) Other subordinated notes

     Other subordinated notes consist of 11.56% Subordinated Notes due March
2001. The subordinated note agreement contains certain covenants which are
substantially the same as the

                                      F-422
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                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

covenants under the New Credit Facility, which is described in (d) above. At
December 31, 1998, management believes that the Partnership was in compliance
with such covenants.

  (f) Other

     Other notes payable as of December 31, 1997 consisted of $7.5 million owed
by Enstar Finance Company, LLC ("EFC"). FHGLP's interest in EFC was not
contributed to FCLP on September 30, 1998. Consequently, EFC's obligations are
excluded from those of the Partnership as of December 31, 1998.

  (g) Interest Rate Hedging Agreements

     The Partnership utilizes interest rate hedging agreements to establish
long-term fixed interest rates on a portion of its variable-rate debt. The New
Credit Facility requires that interest be tied to the ratio of consolidated
total debt to consolidated annualized cash flow (in each case, as defined
therein), and further requires that the Partnership maintain hedging
arrangements with respect to at least 50% of the outstanding borrowings
thereunder plus any additional borrowings of the Partnership, including the
Debentures, for a two year period. As of December 31, 1998, borrowings under the
New Credit Facility bore interest at an average rate of 7.55% (including the
effect of interest rate hedging agreements). The Partnership has entered into
fixed interest rate hedging agreements with an aggregate notional amount at
December 31, 1998 of $1.485 billion, including contracts of $160 million assumed
from Falcon Video in connection with the TCI Transaction. Agreements in effect
at December 31, 1998 totaled $910 million, with the remaining $575 million to
become effective as certain of the existing contracts mature during 1999 through
October of 2004. These agreements expire at various times through October, 2006.
In addition to these agreements, the Partnership has one interest rate swap
contract with a notional amount of $25 million under which it pays variable
LIBOR rates and receives fixed rate payments.

     The hedging agreements resulted in additional interest expense of $1
million, $350,000 and $1.2 million for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997
and 1998, respectively. The Partnership does not believe that it has any
significant risk of exposure to non-performance by any of its counterparties.

  (h) Debt Maturities

     The Partnership's notes payable outstanding at December 31, 1998 mature as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        OTHER
                       8.375% SENIOR    9.285% SENIOR    NOTES TO    SUBORDINATED
        YEAR            DEBENTURES       DEBENTURES       BANKS         NOTES        OTHER      TOTAL
        ----           -------------    -------------    --------    ------------    -----    ----------
                                                    (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                    <C>              <C>              <C>         <C>             <C>      <C>
  1999...............    $     --         $     --       $  5,000      $    --       $371     $    5,371
  2000...............          --               --          5,000           --         --          5,000
  2001...............          --               --          5,000       15,000         --         20,000
  2002...............          --               --          5,000           --         --          5,000
  2003...............          --               --          5,000           --         --          5,000
Thereafter...........     375,000          435,250        901,000           --         --      1,711,250
</TABLE>

                                      F-423
<PAGE>   669
                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

  (i) Extraordinary Item

     Fees and expenses incurred in connection with the repurchase of the Notes
on May 19, 1998 and the retirement of the remaining Notes on September 15, 1998
were $19.7 million in the aggregate. In addition, the unamortized portion of
deferred loan costs related to the Notes and the Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement, which amounted to $10.9 million in the aggregate, were written off as
an extraordinary charge upon the extinguishment of the related debt.

NOTE 7 -- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     The Partnership leases land, office space and equipment under operating
leases expiring at various dates through the year 2039. See Note 9.

     Future minimum rentals for operating leases at December 31, 1998 are as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                          YEAR                                 TOTAL
                          ----                              -----------
                                                            (DOLLARS IN
                                                            THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                         <C>
  1999..................................................      $ 2,758
  2000..................................................        2,545
  2001..................................................        2,264
  2002..................................................        1,919
  2003..................................................        1,119
Thereafter..............................................        4,449
                                                              -------
                                                              $15,054
                                                              =======
</TABLE>

     In most cases, management expects that, in the normal course of business,
these leases will be renewed or replaced by other leases. Rent expense amounted
to $2.1 million in 1996, $2.4 million in 1997 and $3.1 million in 1998.

     In addition, the Partnership rents line space on utility poles in some of
the franchise areas it serves. These rentals amounted to $2.8 million for 1996,
$3.1 million for 1997 and $3.9 million for 1998. Generally, such pole rental
agreements are short-term; however, the Partnership anticipates such rentals
will continue in the future.

     Beginning in August 1997, the Partnership elected to self-insure its cable
distribution plant and subscriber connections against property damage as well as
possible business interruptions caused by such damage. The decision to
self-insure was made due to significant increases in the cost of insurance
coverage and decreases in the amount of insurance coverage available. In October
1998, the Partnership reinstated third party insurance coverage against damage
to its cable distribution plant and subscriber connections and against business
interruptions resulting from such damage. This coverage is subject to a
significant annual deductible and is intended to limit the Partnership's
exposure to catastrophic losses, if any, in future periods. Management believes
that the relatively small size of the Partnership's markets in any one
geographic area, coupled with their geographic separation, will mitigate the
risk that the Partnership could sustain losses due to seasonal weather
conditions or other events that, in the aggregate, could have a material adverse
effect on the Partnership's liquidity and cash flows. The Partnership continues
to purchase insurance coverage in amounts management views as appropriate for
all other property, liability, automobile, workers' compensation and other types
of insurable risks.

                                      F-424
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                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     The Partnership is required under various franchise agreements at December
31, 1998 to rebuild certain existing cable systems at a cost of approximately
$83 million.

     The Partnership is regulated by various federal, state and local government
entities. The Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992
(the "1992 Cable Act"), provides for among other things, federal and local
regulation of rates charged for basic cable service, cable programming service
tiers ("CPSTs") and equipment and installation services. Regulations issued in
1993 and significantly amended in 1994 by the Federal Communications Commission
(the "FCC") have resulted in changes in the rates charged for the Partnership's
cable services. The Partnership believes that compliance with the 1992 Cable Act
has had a negative impact on its operations and cash flow. It also presently
believes that any potential future liabilities for refund claims or other
related actions would not be material. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the
"1996 Telecom Act") was signed into law on February 8, 1996. As it pertains to
cable television, the 1996 Telecom Act, among other things, (i) ends the
regulation of certain CPSTs in 1999; (ii) expands the definition of effective
competition, the existence of which displaces rate regulation; (iii) eliminates
the restriction against the ownership and operation of cable systems by
telephone companies within their local exchange service areas; and (iv)
liberalizes certain of the FCC's cross-ownership restrictions.

     The Partnership has various contracts to obtain basic and premium
programming from program suppliers whose compensation is generally based on a
fixed fee per customer or a percentage of the gross receipts for the particular
service. Some program suppliers provide volume discount pricing structures or
offer marketing support to the Partnership. The Partnership's programming
contracts are generally for a fixed period of time and are subject to negotiated
renewal. The Partnership does not have long-term programming contracts for the
supply of a substantial amount of its programming. Accordingly, no assurances
can be given that the Partnership's programming costs will not continue to
increase substantially or that other materially adverse terms will not be added
to the Partnership's programming contracts. Management believes, however, that
the Partnership's relations with its programming suppliers generally are good.

     Effective December 1, 1998, the Partnership elected to obtain certain of
its programming services through an affiliate of TCI. This election resulted in
a reduction in the Partnership's programming costs, the majority of which will
be passed on to its customers in the form of reduced rates in compliance with
FCC rules. The Partnership has elected to continue to acquire its remaining
programming services under its existing programming contracts, but may elect to
acquire additional programming services through the TCI affiliate in the future.
The Partnership, in the normal course of business, purchases cable programming
services from certain program suppliers owned in whole or in part by an
affiliate of TCI.


     The Partnership is periodically a party to various legal proceedings. Such
legal proceedings are ordinary and routine litigation proceedings that are
incidental to the Partnership's business, and management presently believes that
the outcome of all pending legal proceedings will not, individually or in the
aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results
of operations of the Partnership.


     The Partnership, certain of its affiliates, and certain third parties have
been named as defendants in an action entitled Frank O'Shea I.R.A. et al. v.
Falcon Cable Systems Company, et al., Case No. BC 147386, pending in the
Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles (the "Action").
Plaintiffs in the Action are certain former unitholders of FCSC purporting to
represent a class consisting of former unitholders of FCSC other than those
affiliated with
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                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

FCSC and/or its controlling persons. The complaint in the Action alleges, among
other things, that defendants breached their fiduciary and contractual duties to
unitholders, and acted negligently, with respect to the purchase from former
unitholders of their interests in FCSC in 1996. A settlement of the action has
been agreed to and will be presented to the court for approval on April 22,
1999. The terms of the settlement, if approved, are not expected to have a
material adverse effect on the financial condition of the Partnership. Net of
insurance proceeds, the settlement's cost to the Partnership would amount to
approximately $2.7 million, all of which had been reserved as of December 31,
1998. The Partnership recognized expenses related to the settlement of $52,000,
$145,000 and $2.5 million in 1996, 1997 and 1998, respectively.

NOTE 8 -- EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

     The subsidiaries of the Partnership have a cash or deferred profit sharing
plan (the "Profit Sharing Plan") covering substantially all of their employees.
FHGLP joined in the adoption of the FHGI cash or deferred profit sharing plan as
of March 31, 1993. The provisions of this plan were amended to be substantially
identical to the provisions of the Profit Sharing Plan.

     The Profit Sharing Plan provides that each participant may elect to make a
contribution in an amount up to 20% of the participant's annual compensation
which otherwise would have been payable to the participant as salary. The
Partnership's contribution to the Profit Sharing Plan, as determined by
management, is discretionary but may not exceed 15% of the annual aggregate
compensation (as defined) paid to all participating employees. There were no
contributions for the Profit Sharing Plan in 1996, 1997 or 1998.

     On September 30 1998, the Partnership assumed the obligations of FHGLP for
its 1993 Incentive Performance Plan (the "Incentive Plan"). The value of the
interests in the Incentive Plan is tied to the equity value of certain
partnership units in FHGLP held by FHGI. In connection with the assumption by
the Partnership, FHGLP agreed to fund any benefits payable under the Incentive
Plan through additional capital contributions to the Partnership, the waiver of
its rights to receive all or part of certain distributions from the Partnership
and/or a contribution of a portion of its partnership units to the Partnership.
The benefits which are payable under the Incentive Plan are equal to the amount
of distributions which FHGI would have otherwise received with respect to
1,932.67 of the units of FHGLP held by FHGI and a portion of FHGI's interest in
certain of the partnerships that are the general partners of the Partnership's
operating subsidiaries. Benefits are payable under the Incentive Plan only when
distributions would otherwise be paid to FHGI with respect to the
above-described units and interests. The Incentive Plan is scheduled to
terminate on January 5, 2003, at which time the Partnership is required to
distribute the units described above to the participants in the Incentive Plan.
At such time, FHGLP is required to cause the units to be contributed to the
Partnership to fund such distributions. The participants in the Incentive Plan
are present and former employees of the Partnership, FHGLP and its operating
affiliates, all of whom are 100% vested. Prior to the closing of the TCI
Transaction, FHGLP amended the Incentive Plan to provide for payments by FHGLP
at the closing of the TCI Transaction to participants in an aggregate amount of
approximately $6.5 million and to reduce by such amount FHGLP's obligations to
make future payments to participants under the Incentive Plan.

     In 1999, the Partnership adopted a Restricted Unit Plan (the "New FCLP
Incentive Plan" or "Plan") for the benefit of certain employees. Grants of
restricted units are provided at the discretion of the Advisory Committee. The
value of the units in the New FCLP Incentive Plan is tied to the equity value of
FCLP above a base equity as determined initially in 1999 by the

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                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

partners, and for grants in subsequent years by an appraisal. Benefits are
payable under the New FCLP Incentive Plan only when distributions would
otherwise be payable to equity holders of FCLP. An initial grant of 100,000
units representing 2.75% of the equity of FCLP in excess of the equity base was
approved and will be allocated to the participants in the Plan. There is a
five-year vesting requirement for all participants.

NOTE 9 -- RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

     The Partnership is a separate, stand-alone holding company which employs
all of the management personnel. The Partnership is financially dependent on the
receipt of permitted payments from its operating subsidiaries, management and
consulting fees from domestic cable ventures, and the reimbursement of specified
expenses by certain of the Affiliated Partnerships to fund its operations.
Expected increases in the funding requirements of the Partnership combined with
limitations on its sources of cash may create liquidity issues for the
Partnership in the future. Specifically, the Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement and, subsequently, the New Credit Facility, permitted the subsidiaries
of the Partnership to remit to the Partnership no more than 4.25% of their net
cable revenues, as defined, in any year, effective July 12, 1996. Beginning on
January 1, 1999, this limitation was increased to 4.5% of net cable revenues in
any year. As a result of the 1998 acquisition by the Partnership of the Falcon
Classic and Falcon Video Systems, the Partnership will no longer receive
management fees and reimbursed expenses from Falcon Classic or receive
management fees from Falcon Video. Commencing on October 1, 1998, FHGLP retains
20% of the management fees paid by the Enstar partnerships. The management fees
earned from the Enstar partnerships were $1.9 million, $2 million and $1.9
million for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998, respectively.

     The management and consulting fees and expense reimbursements earned from
the Affiliated Partnerships amounted to approximately $6.3 million and $3.7
million, $5.2 million and $2.1 million and $3.7 million and $1.5 million for the
years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998, respectively. The fees and expense
reimbursements of $6.3 million and $3.7 million earned in 1996 included $1.5
million and $1 million earned from FCSC from January 1, 1996 through July 11,
1996. The fees and expense reimbursements of $3.7 million and $1.5 million
earned in 1998 included $191,000 and $128,000 earned from Falcon Classic from
January 1, 1998 through July 16, 1998, and $1.2 million in management fees from
Falcon Video from January 1, 1998 through September 30, 1998. Subsequent to
these acquisitions, the amounts payable to the Partnership in respect of its
management of the former FCSC, Falcon Classic and Falcon Video Systems became
subject to the limitations contained in the Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement and, subsequently, the New Credit Facility.

     Receivables from the Affiliated Partnerships for services and
reimbursements described above amounted to approximately $11.3 million and $2.3
million (which, in 1997, included $7.5 million of notes receivable from the
Enstar partnerships) at December 31, 1997 and 1998.

     Included in Commitments and Contingencies (Note 7) are two facility lease
agreements with the Partnership's Chief Executive Officer and his wife, or
entities owned by them, requiring annual future minimum rental payments
aggregating $2.1 million through 2001, one facility being assumed by a
subsidiary as part of the assets acquired on July 12, 1996 from FCSC. That
subsidiary acquired the property in February 1999 for $282,500, a price
determined by two independent appraisals. During the years ended December 31,
1996, 1997 and 1998 rent expense on the first facility amounted to $397,000,
$383,000 and $416,000, respectively. The rent paid for the second facility for
the period July 12, 1996 through December 31, 1996 amounted to

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                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

approximately $18,000, and the amount paid in each of 1997 and 1998 was
approximately $41,000.

     In addition, the Partnership provides certain accounting, bookkeeping and
clerical services to the Partnership's Chief Executive Officer. The costs of
services provided were determined based on allocations of time plus overhead
costs (rent, parking, supplies, telephone, etc.). Such services amounted to
$118,300, $163,000 and $212,000 for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and
1998, respectively. These costs were net of amounts reimbursed to the
Partnership by the Chief Executive Officer amounting to $75,000, $55,000 and
$72,000 for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998, respectively.

NOTE 10 -- OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

     Other income (expense) is comprised of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                              -----------------------------
                                                               1996       1997       1998
                                                              -------    -------    -------
                                                                 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                           <C>        <C>        <C>
Gain on sale of Available-for-Sale Securities...............  $ 2,264    $    --    $    --
Gain on insured casualty losses.............................       --      3,476        314
Write down of investment....................................   (1,000)        --         --
Gain (loss) on sale of investment...........................       --     (1,360)       174
Net lawsuit settlement costs................................       --     (1,030)    (2,614)
Other, net..................................................     (450)      (201)      (791)
                                                              -------    -------    -------
                                                              $   814    $   885    $(2,917)
                                                              =======    =======    =======
</TABLE>

NOTE 11 -- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

     In March 1999, AT&T and Tele-Communications, Inc. completed a merger under
which Tele-Communications, Inc. became a unit of AT&T called AT&T Broadband &
Internet Services. The unit will continue to be headquartered in the Denver
area. Leo J. Hindery, Jr., who had been president of Tele-Communications, Inc.
since January 1997, was named President and Chief Executive Officer of AT&T
Broadband & Internet Services, which became the owner of TCI Falcon Holdings,
LLC as a result of the merger.

     The Partnership entered into a letter of intent with AT&T to form a joint
venture. This joint venture would provide local or any-distance communications
services, other than mobile wireless services, video entertainment services and
high speed Internet access services, to residential and certain small business
customers under the AT&T brand name over the Partnership's infrastructure.
Formation of the joint venture is subject to certain conditions. The Partnership
is unable to predict if or when such conditions will be met.

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                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

NOTE 12 -- SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

     During the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998, the Partnership
paid cash interest amounting to approximately $39.7 million, $48.1 million and
$84.9 million, respectively.

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     See Note 3 regarding the non-cash investing activities related to the
acquisitions of the cable systems of the TCI Systems, the Falcon Video Systems,
the Falcon Classic Systems and FCSC.

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     See Note 3 regarding the non-cash financing activities relating to the
acquisitions of the cable systems of the TCI Systems, the Falcon Video Systems,
the Falcon Classic Systems and FCSC. See Note 2 regarding the reclassification
to redeemable partners' equity.

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                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

NOTE 13 -- FCLP (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)

     The following parent-only condensed financial information presents Falcon
Communications, L.P.'s balance sheets and related statements of operations and
cash flows by accounting for the investments in its subsidiaries on the equity
method of accounting. The condensed balance sheet information for 1997 and
condensed statement of operations information through September 30, 1998 is for
FHGLP (parent only). The accompanying condensed financial information should be
read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes
thereto.

                      CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  DECEMBER 31,
                                                             ----------------------
                                                               1997         1998
                                                             ---------    ---------
                                                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                          <C>          <C>
ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents................................  $   8,177    $   1,605
  Receivables:
     Intercompany notes and accrued interest receivable....    226,437      655,128
     Due from affiliates and other entities, of which
       $23,374,000 was contractually restricted or
       otherwise deferred at December 31, 1997 (see Note
       9)..................................................     25,340        2,129
  Prepaid expenses and other...............................        711          236
  Investments in affiliated partnerships...................     12,827           --
  Other investments........................................      1,519           --
  Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated
     depreciation and amortization.........................      1,323        3,599
  Deferred loan costs, less accumulated amortization.......      4,846       20,044
                                                             ---------    ---------
                                                             $ 281,180    $ 682,741
                                                             =========    =========
LIABILITIES:
  Notes payable............................................  $      10    $      --
  Senior notes payable.....................................    282,193      669,982
  Notes payable to affiliates..............................         --       70,805
  Accounts payable.........................................        179          135
  Accrued expenses.........................................     14,025       14,000
  Equity in net losses of subsidiaries in excess of
     investment............................................    230,155      198,492
                                                             ---------    ---------
          TOTAL LIABILITIES................................    526,562      953,414
REDEEMABLE PARTNERS' EQUITY................................    171,373      133,023
PARTNERS' DEFICIT..........................................   (416,755)    (403,696)
                                                             ---------    ---------
                                                             $ 281,180    $ 682,741
                                                             =========    =========
</TABLE>

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                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

                           FCLP (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)
                 CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                 ---------------------------------
                                                   1996        1997        1998
                                                 --------    --------    ---------
                                                      (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                              <C>         <C>         <C>
REVENUES:
  Management fees:
     Affiliated Partnerships...................  $  3,962    $  2,873    $   2,120
     Subsidiaries..............................    12,020      13,979       14,010
     International and other...................       413         281           33
                                                 --------    --------    ---------
          Total revenues.......................    16,395      17,133       16,163
                                                 --------    --------    ---------
EXPENSES:
  General and administrative expenses..........     9,096      11,328       21,134
  Depreciation and amortization................       375         274          559
                                                 --------    --------    ---------
          Total expenses.......................     9,471      11,602       21,693
                                                 --------    --------    ---------
          Operating income (loss)..............     6,924       5,531       (5,530)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
  Interest income..............................    19,884      22,997       50,562
  Interest expense.............................   (27,469)    (30,485)     (59,629)
  Equity in net losses of subsidiaries.........   (50,351)    (56,422)    (105,659)
  Equity in net losses of investee
     partnerships..............................       (73)         (4)         (31)
  Other, net...................................     1,100      (2,455)          --
                                                 --------    --------    ---------
Net loss before extraordinary item.............   (49,985)    (60,838)    (120,287)
Extraordinary item, retirement of debt.........        --          --      (24,196)
                                                 --------    --------    ---------
NET LOSS.......................................  $(49,985)   $(60,838)   $(144,483)
                                                 ========    ========    =========
</TABLE>

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                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

                           FCLP (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)
                 CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                     ------------------------------
                                                      1996       1997       1998
                                                     -------    ------    ---------
                                                         (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                  <C>        <C>       <C>
Net cash provided by (used in)
  Operating activities.............................  $(8,969)   $1,478    $(418,226)
                                                     -------    ------    ---------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Distributions from affiliated partnerships.......      773        --        1,820
  Capital expenditures.............................     (242)     (417)      (2,836)
  Investments in affiliated partnerships and other
     investments...................................   (9,000)     (254)      (2,998)
  Proceeds from sale of investments and other
     assets........................................        3       702        1,694
  Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale
     securities....................................    9,502        --           --
  Assets retained by Falcon Holding Group, L.P.....       --        --       (2,893)
                                                     -------    ------    ---------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing
  activities.......................................    1,036        31       (5,213)
                                                     -------    ------    ---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Repayment of debt................................     (120)     (131)    (282,203)
  Borrowings from notes payable....................       --        --      650,639
  Borrowings from subsidiaries.....................       --        --       70,805
  Capital contributions............................    5,000        93           --
  Redemption of partners' equity...................       --        --       (1,170)
  Deferred loan costs..............................       --        --      (21,204)
                                                     -------    ------    ---------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
  activities.......................................    4,880       (38)     416,867
                                                     -------    ------    ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
  equivalents......................................   (3,053)    1,471       (6,572)
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of year....    9,759     6,706        8,177
                                                     -------    ------    ---------
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of year..........  $ 6,706    $8,177    $   1,605
                                                     =======    ======    =========
</TABLE>

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                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                DECEMBER 31,     JUNE 30,
                                                                   1998*           1999
                                                                ------------    -----------
                                                                                (UNAUDITED)
                                                                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                             <C>             <C>
ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents.................................     $   14,284     $   11,852
  Receivables:
  Trade, less allowance of $670,000 and $699,000 for
     possible losses........................................         15,760         19,102
     Affiliates.............................................          2,322          6,949
  Other assets..............................................         16,779         35,007
  Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated
     depreciation and amortization of $320,209,000 and
     $349,316,000...........................................        505,894        522,587
  Franchise cost, less accumulated amortization of
     $226,526,000 and $251,998,000..........................        397,727        384,197
  Goodwill, less accumulated amortization of $25,646,000 and
     $30,547,000............................................        135,308        133,480
  Customer lists and other intangible costs, less
     accumulated amortization of $59,422,000 and
     $97,912,000............................................        333,017        300,314
  Deferred loan costs, less accumulated amortization of
     $2,014,000 and $2,352,000..............................         24,331         23,354
                                                                 ----------     ----------
                                                                 $1,445,422     $1,436,842
                                                                 ==========     ==========
                             LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' DEFICIT
LIABILITIES:
  Notes payable.............................................     $1,611,353     $1,665,676
  Accounts payable..........................................         10,341          6,088
  Accrued expenses..........................................         83,077        138,804
  Customer deposits and prepayments.........................          2,257          2,630
  Deferred income taxes.....................................          8,664          2,287
  Minority interest.........................................            403            387
                                                                 ----------     ----------
TOTAL LIABILITIES...........................................      1,716,095      1,815,872
                                                                 ----------     ----------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
REDEEMABLE PARTNERS' EQUITY.................................        133,023        400,471
                                                                 ----------     ----------
PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT):
  General partner...........................................       (408,369)      (783,100)
  Limited partners..........................................          4,673          3,599
                                                                 ----------     ----------
TOTAL PARTNERS' DEFICIT.....................................       (403,696)      (779,501)
                                                                 ----------     ----------
                                                                 $1,445,422     $1,436,842
                                                                 ==========     ==========
</TABLE>


- ---------------
*As presented in the audited financial statements.

     See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
                                      F-433
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                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                     JUNE 30,
                                                              -----------------------
                                                                1998          1999
                                                              ---------    ----------
                                                              (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
                                                                    (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                           <C>          <C>
REVENUES....................................................  $133,332     $ 212,205
                                                              --------     ---------
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:
  Programming costs.........................................    25,933        47,233
  Service costs.............................................    14,124        25,545
  General and administrative expenses.......................    24,516        39,779
  Equity-based deferred compensation........................        --        44,600
  Depreciation and amortization.............................    64,006       110,048
                                                              --------     ---------
          Total operating costs and expenses................   128,579       267,205
                                                              --------     ---------
          Operating income (loss)...........................     4,753       (55,000)

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
  Interest expense, net.....................................   (44,699)      (64,852)
  Equity in net loss of investee partnerships...............      (266)          163
  Other income (expense), net...............................      (824)        9,807
  Income tax benefit........................................     1,831         2,459
                                                              --------     ---------
NET LOSS BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS.........................  $(39,205)    $(107,423)
EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS.........................................   (28,412)           --
                                                              --------     ---------
NET LOSS....................................................  $(67,617)    $(107,423)
                                                              ========     =========
</TABLE>

     See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
                                      F-434
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                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                     JUNE 30,
                                                              ----------------------
                                                                 1998         1999
                                                              ----------    --------
                                                              (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
                                                                   (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                           <C>           <C>
Net cash provided by operating activities...................  $   13,558    $ 36,697
                                                              ----------    --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Acquisition of cable television systems...................     (76,789)    (16,450)
  Capital expenditures......................................     (38,609)    (59,034)
  Increase in intangible assets.............................      (1,102)     (2,151)
  Other.....................................................       1,065      (2,107)
                                                              ----------    --------
     Net cash used in investing activities..................    (115,435)    (79,742)
                                                              ----------    --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Borrowings from notes payable.............................   1,445,957      68,500
  Repayment of debt.........................................  (1,224,683)    (27,871)
  Deferred loan costs.......................................     (23,944)        (16)
  Other.....................................................          83          --
                                                              ----------    --------
     Net cash provided by financing activities..............     197,413      40,613
                                                              ----------    --------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents........      95,536      (2,432)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period............      13,917      14,284
                                                              ----------    --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period..................  $  109,453    $ 11,852
                                                              ==========    ========
</TABLE>

     See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
                                      F-435
<PAGE>   681

                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

         NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 -- BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     Falcon Communications, L.P., a California limited partnership (the
"Partnership") and successor to Falcon Holding Group, L.P. ("FHGLP"), owns and
operates cable television systems serving small to medium-sized communities and
the suburbs of certain cities in 23 states. On September 30, 1998, pursuant to a
Contribution and Purchase Agreement dated as of December 30, 1997, as amended
(the "Contribution Agreement"), FHGLP acquired the assets and liabilities of
Falcon Video Communications, L.P. ("Falcon Video" or the "Falcon Video
systems"), in exchange for ownership interests in FHGLP. Simultaneously with the
closing of that transaction, in accordance with the Contribution Agreement,
FHGLP contributed substantially all of the existing cable television system
operations owned by FHGLP and its subsidiaries (including the Falcon Video
systems) to the Partnership and TCI Falcon Holdings, LLC ("TCI") contributed
certain cable television systems owned and operated by affiliates of TCI (the
"TCI systems") to the Partnership (the "TCI Transaction"). In March 1999, AT&T
and Tele-Communications, Inc. completed a merger under which
Tele-Communications, Inc. became a unit of AT&T called AT&T Broadband & Internet
Services, which became the owner of TCI Falcon Holdings, LLC as a result of the
merger. As a result, AT&T Broadband and Internet Services holds approximately
46% of the equity interests of the Partnership and FHGLP holds the remaining 54%
and serves as the managing general partner of the Partnership. The TCI
Transaction has been accounted for as a recapitalization of FHGLP into the
Partnership and the concurrent acquisition by the Partnership of the TCI
systems.

     On May 26, 1999, the Partnership and Charter Communications ("Charter")
announced a definitive agreement in which Charter will acquire the Partnership
in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $3.6 billion. Closing of
the pending sale is subject to obtaining all necessary government approvals, and
is anticipated to take place in the fourth quarter of 1999.

NOTE 2 -- INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     The interim financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 1999 and
1998 are unaudited. These condensed interim financial statements should be read
in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included
in the Partnership's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of
management, such statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the results of such
periods. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 1999 are
not indicative of results for the entire year.

NOTE 3 -- REDEEMABLE PARTNERS' EQUITY

     Redeemable partners' equity has been adjusted as of June 30, 1999 based on
the estimated redemption value to be recognized from the pending sale to
Charter.

NOTE 4 -- EQUITY-BASED DEFERRED COMPENSATION

     In connection with the pending sale of the Partnership to Charter discussed
in Note 1, the Partnership recorded a non-cash charge of $42 million during the
three months ended June 30, 1999 related to both the 1993 Incentive Performance
Plan ($17.2 million) and the 1999 Employee Restricted Unit Plan ($24.8 million).
The amounts were determined based on the value of the underlying ownership
units, as established by the pending sale of the Partnership to Charter. $2.6
million of additional compensation related to the 1993 Incentive Performance
Plan was recorded in the three months ended March 31, 1999 based on management's
estimate of the increase in value of the underlying ownership interests since
December 31, 1998. Payments under the plans are subject to closing of the sale
to Charter, and will be paid from net sales

                                      F-436
<PAGE>   682
                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
                   (SUCCESSOR TO FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.)

 NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

proceeds. The total deferred compensation of $44.6 million under these plans is
included in accrued expenses.

NOTE 5 -- ACQUISITIONS

     In March 1998, the Partnership acquired substantially all of the assets of
Falcon Classic Cable Income Properties, L.P. As discussed in Note 1, on
September 30, 1998 the Partnership acquired the TCI systems and the Falcon Video
systems in accordance with the Contribution Agreement. The following unaudited
condensed consolidated pro forma statement of operations presents the
consolidated results of operations of the Partnership as if the acquisitions had
occurred at January 1, 1998 and is not necessarily indicative of what would have
occurred had the acquisitions been made as of that date or of results which may
occur in the future.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           SIX
                                                       MONTHS ENDED
                                                      JUNE 30, 1998
                                                      -------------
                                                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                               <C>
Revenues......................................          $ 213,639
Expenses......................................           (221,238)
                                                        ---------
  Operating loss..............................             (7,599)
Interest and other expenses...................            (63,951)
                                                        ---------
Net loss......................................          $ (71,550)
                                                        =========
</TABLE>

     In January 1999, the Partnership acquired the assets of certain cable
systems located in Oregon for $800,700. The acquired systems serve approximately
591 customers, and are being operated as part of the Medford region. On March
15, 1999, the Partnership acquired the assets of certain cable systems located
in Utah for $6.8 million. This system serves approximately 7,928 customers and
is being operated as part of the St. George region. On March 22, 1999, the
Partnership acquired the assets of the Franklin, Virginia system in exchange for
the assets of its Scottsburg, Indiana systems and $8 million in cash and
recognized a gain of $8.3 million. The Franklin system serves approximately
9,042 customers and the Scottsburg systems served approximately 4,507 customers.
The effects of this transaction on results of operations are not material. On
July 30, 1999, the Partnership acquired the assets of certain cable systems
serving 6,500 customers located in Oregon for $9.5 million.

NOTE 6 -- RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

     On April 8, 1999, the Partnership announced that it had executed a term
sheet with regard to a joint venture to be formed called @Home Solutions, which
would offer turnkey, fully managed and comprehensive high speed Internet access
to cable operators serving small to medium-sized communities, including the
Partnership. In connection with the sale of the Partnership to Charter as
discussed in Note 1, the Partnership withdrew from the @Home Solutions joint
venture and reimbursed @Home Solutions $500,000 for costs incurred.

NOTE 7 -- SALE OF SYSTEMS

     On March 1, 1999, the Partnership contributed $2.4 million cash and certain
systems located in Oregon with a net book value of $5.6 million to a joint
venture with Bend Cable Communications, Inc., who manages the joint venture. The
Partnership owns 17% of the joint venture. These systems had been acquired from
Falcon Classic in March 1998, and served approximately 3,471 subscribers at
March 1, 1999.

     On March 26, 1999, the Partnership sold certain systems serving
approximately 2,550 subscribers in Kansas for $3.2 million and recognized a gain
of $2.5 million.

                                      F-437
<PAGE>   683

                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

The Board of Directors
Tele-Communications, Inc.:

     We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of the TCI Falcon
Systems (as defined in Note 1 to the combined financial statements) as of
September 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997, and the related combined statements of
operations and parent's investment, and cash flows for the nine-month period
ended September 30, 1998 and for each of the years in the two-year period ended
December 31, 1997. These combined financial statements are the responsibility of
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
combined financial statements based on our audits.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the TCI Falcon
Systems as of September 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the nine-month period ended September 30,
1998 and for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 1997,
in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

                                   /s/ KPMG LLP

Denver, Colorado
June 21, 1999

                                      F-438
<PAGE>   684

                               TCI FALCON SYSTEMS
            (A COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 1)

                            COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              SEPTEMBER 30,    DECEMBER 31,
                                                                  1998             1997
                                                              -------------    ------------
                                                                 (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                           <C>              <C>
ASSETS
Trade and other receivables, net............................    $  2,452         $  4,665
Property and equipment, at cost:
  Land......................................................       1,289            1,232
  Distribution systems......................................     151,017          137,767
  Support equipment and buildings...........................      20,687           18,354
                                                                --------         --------
                                                                 172,993          157,353
  Less accumulated depreciation.............................      80,404           69,857
                                                                --------         --------
                                                                  92,589           87,496
                                                                --------         --------
Franchise costs.............................................     399,258          393,540
  Less accumulated amortization.............................      70,045           62,849
                                                                --------         --------
                                                                 329,213          330,691
                                                                --------         --------
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization...............         630              714
                                                                --------         --------
                                                                $424,884         $423,566
                                                                ========         ========
LIABILITIES AND PARENT'S INVESTMENT
Accounts payable............................................    $    729         $    350
Accrued expenses............................................       5,267            3,487
Deferred income taxes (note 4)..............................     124,586          121,183
                                                                --------         --------
          Total liabilities.................................     130,582          125,020
Parent's investment (note 5)................................     294,302          298,546
                                                                --------         --------
Commitments and contingencies (note 6)......................    $424,884         $423,566
                                                                ========         ========
</TABLE>

            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.
                                      F-439
<PAGE>   685

                               TCI FALCON SYSTEMS
            (A COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 1)

           COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND PARENT'S INVESTMENT

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       JANUARY 1, 1998        YEARS ENDED
                                                           THROUGH            DECEMBER 31,
                                                        SEPTEMBER 30,     --------------------
                                                            1998            1997        1996
                                                       ---------------    --------    --------
                                                               (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                    <C>                <C>         <C>
Revenue..............................................     $ 86,476        $113,897    $102,155
Operating costs and expenses:
  Operating (note 5).................................       31,154          39,392      33,521
  Selling, general and administrative................       17,234          19,687      21,695
  Administrative fees (note 5).......................        2,853           5,034       5,768
  Depreciation.......................................       10,317          12,724      12,077
  Amortization.......................................        7,440           9,785       8,184
                                                          --------        --------    --------
                                                            68,998          86,622      81,245
                                                          --------        --------    --------
     Operating income................................       17,478          27,275      20,910
Other income (expense):
  Intercompany interest expense (note 5).............       (4,343)         (5,832)     (4,701)
  Other, net.........................................           28             (84)        (44)
                                                          --------        --------    --------
                                                            (4,315)         (5,916)     (4,745)
                                                          --------        --------    --------
     Earnings before income taxes....................       13,163          21,359      16,165
Income tax expense...................................       (5,228)         (8,808)     (6,239)
                                                          --------        --------    --------
     Net earnings....................................        7,935          12,551       9,926
Parent's investment:
  Beginning of period................................      298,546         319,520     262,752
  Change in due to Tele-Communications, Inc. ("TCI")
     (note 5)........................................      (12,179)        (33,525)     46,842
                                                          --------        --------    --------
  End of period......................................     $294,302        $298,546    $319,520
                                                          ========        ========    ========
</TABLE>

            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.
                                      F-440
<PAGE>   686

                               TCI FALCON SYSTEMS
            (A COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 1)

                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       JANUARY 1, 1998        YEARS ENDED
                                                           THROUGH            DECEMBER 31,
                                                        SEPTEMBER 30,     --------------------
                                                            1998            1997        1996
                                                       ---------------    --------    --------
                                                               (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                    <C>                <C>         <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net earnings.......................................     $  7,935        $ 12,551    $  9,926
  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
     provided by operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization...................       17,757          22,509      20,261
     Deferred income tax expense.....................        3,403           7,181       4,533
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net
       of effects of acquisitions:
       Change in receivables.........................        2,213          (1,644)        (55)
       Change in other assets........................           84            (125)       (248)
       Change in accounts payable and accrued
          expenses...................................        2,159             418        (473)
                                                          --------        --------    --------
          Net cash provided by operating
            activities...............................       33,551          40,890      33,944
                                                          --------        --------    --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Capital expended for property and equipment........      (13,540)         (7,586)    (13,278)
  Cash paid for acquisitions.........................           --              --     (68,240)
  Other investing activities.........................         (809)            221         732
                                                          --------        --------    --------
          Net cash used in investing activities......      (14,349)         (7,365)    (80,786)
                                                          --------        --------    --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Change in due to TCI...............................      (19,202)        (33,525)     46,842
                                                          --------        --------    --------
          Net cash provided by (used in) financing
            activities...............................      (19,202)        (33,525)     46,842
                                                          --------        --------    --------
          Net change in cash.........................           --              --          --
          Cash:
            Beginning of period......................           --              --          --
                                                          --------        --------    --------
            End of period............................     $     --        $     --    $     --
                                                          ========        ========    ========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
  Cash paid during the period for interest...........     $  4,343        $  5,832    $  4,701
                                                          ========        ========    ========
  Cash paid during the period for income taxes.......     $     --        $    140    $     86
                                                          ========        ========    ========
</TABLE>

            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.
                                      F-441
<PAGE>   687

                               TCI FALCON SYSTEMS
            (A COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 1)

                     NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
           FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 1998 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1998,
               AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996

(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     The combined financial statements include the accounts of thirteen of TCI's
cable television systems serving certain subscribers within Oregon, Washington,
Alabama, Missouri and California (collectively, the "TCI Falcon Systems"). This
combination was created in connection with the Partnership formation discussed
below. The TCI Falcon Systems were indirectly wholly-owned by TCI in all periods
presented herein up to the date of the Contribution, as defined below. All
significant inter-entity accounts and transactions have been eliminated in
combination. The combined net assets of the TCI Falcon Systems including amounts
due to TCI are referred to as "Parent's Investment".

     TCI's ownership interests in the TCI Falcon Systems, as described above,
were acquired through transactions wherein TCI acquired various larger cable
entities (the "Original Systems"). The TCI Falcon System's combined financial
statements include an allocation of the purchase price and certain purchase
accounting adjustments, including the related deferred tax effects, from TCI's
acquisition of the Original Systems. Such allocation and the related franchise
cost amortization was based on the relative fair market value of the systems
acquired. In addition, certain costs of TCI are charged to the TCI Falcon
Systems based on their number of customers (see note 5). Although such
allocations are not necessarily indicative of the costs that would have been
incurred by the TCI Falcon Systems on a stand alone basis, management believes
that the resulting allocated amounts are reasonable.

  Partnership Formation

     On September 30, 1998, TCI and Falcon Holding Group, LP ("Falcon") closed a
transaction under a Contribution and Purchase Agreement (the "Contribution"),
whereby TCI contributed the TCI Falcon Systems to a newly formed partnership
(the "Partnership") between TCI and Falcon in exchange for an approximate 46%
ownership interest in the Partnership. The accompanying combined financial
statements reflect the position, results of operations and cash flows of the TCI
Falcon Systems immediately prior to the Contribution, and, therefore, do not
include the effects of such Contribution.

(2) ACQUISITION

     On January 1, 1998, a subsidiary of TCI acquired certain cable television
assets in and around Ellensburg, WA from King Videocable Company. On the same
date, these assets were transferred to the TCI Falcon Systems. As a result of
these transactions, the TCI Falcon Systems recorded non-cash increases in
property and equipment of $2,100,000, in franchise costs of $4,923,000, and in
parent's investment of $7,023,000. Assuming the acquisition had occurred on
January 1, 1997, the TCI Falcon Systems' pro forma results of operations would
not have been materially different from the results of operations for the year
ended December 31, 1997.

(3) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

  Receivables

     Receivables are reflected net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Such
allowance at September 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997 was not significant.

                                      F-442
<PAGE>   688
                               TCI FALCON SYSTEMS
            (A COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 1)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

  Property and Equipment

     Property and equipment are stated at cost, including acquisition costs
allocated to tangible assets acquired. Construction costs, labor and applicable
overhead related to installations, and interest during construction are
capitalized. During the nine-month period ended September 30, 1998 and for the
years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, interest capitalized was not
significant.

     Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis using estimated useful
lives of 3 to 15 years for distribution systems and 3 to 40 years for support
equipment and buildings.

     Repairs and maintenance are charged to operations, and renewals and
additions are capitalized. At the time of ordinary retirements, sales or other
dispositions of property, the original cost and cost of removal of such property
are charged to accumulated depreciation, and salvage, if any, is credited
thereto. Gains or losses are only recognized in connection with the sales of
properties in their entirety.

  Franchise Costs

     Franchise costs include the difference between the cost of acquiring cable
television systems and amounts assigned to their tangible assets. Such amounts
are generally amortized on a straight-line basis over 40 years. Costs incurred
by the TCI Falcon Systems in negotiating and renewing franchise agreements are
amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the franchise, generally 10
to 20 years.

  Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

     Management periodically reviews the carrying amounts of property, plant and
equipment and its intangible assets to determine whether current events or
circumstances warrant adjustments to such carrying amounts. If an impairment
adjustment is deemed necessary based on an analysis of undiscounted cash flows,
such loss is measured by the amount that the carrying value of such assets
exceeds their fair value. Considerable management judgment is necessary to
estimate the fair value of assets, accordingly, actual results could vary
significantly from such estimates. Assets to be disposed of are carried at the
lower of their financial statement carrying amount or fair value less costs to
sell.

  Revenue Recognition

     Cable revenue for customer fees, equipment rental, advertising, and
pay-per-view programming is recognized in the period that services are
delivered. Installation revenue is recognized in the period the installation
services are provided to the extent of direct selling costs. Any remaining
amount is deferred and recognized over the estimated average period that
customers are expected to remain connected to the cable television system.

  Combined Statements of Cash Flows

     Transactions effected through the intercompany account with TCI (except for
the acquisition and dividend discussed in notes 2 and 5, respectively) have been
considered constructive cash receipts and payments for purposes of the combined
statements of cash flows.

                                      F-443
<PAGE>   689
                               TCI FALCON SYSTEMS
            (A COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 1)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

  Estimates

     The preparation of combined financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at
the date of the combined financial statements and the reported amounts of
revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ
from those estimates.

  Reclassifications

     Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for comparability with
the 1998 presentation.

(4) INCOME TAXES

     The TCI Falcon Systems were included in the consolidated federal income tax
return of TCI. Income tax expense for the TCI Falcon Systems is based on those
items in the consolidated calculation applicable to the TCI Falcon Systems.
Intercompany tax allocation represents an apportionment of tax expense or
benefit (other than deferred taxes) among subsidiaries of TCI in relation to
their respective amounts of taxable earnings or losses. The payable or
receivable arising from the intercompany tax allocation is recorded as an
increase or decrease in amounts due to TCI. Deferred income taxes are based on
the book and tax basis differences of the assets and liabilities within the TCI
Falcon Systems. The income tax amounts included in the accompanying combined
financial statements approximate the amounts that would have been reported if
the TCI Falcon Systems had filed a separate income tax return.

     Income tax expense for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1998 and
for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 consists of:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      CURRENT    DEFERRED     TOTAL
                                                      -------    --------    -------
                                                          (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                   <C>        <C>         <C>
Nine-month period ended September 30, 1998:
  Intercompany allocation...........................  $(1,825)   $    --     $(1,825)
  Federal...........................................       --     (2,778)     (2,778)
  State and local...................................       --       (625)       (625)
                                                      -------    -------     -------
                                                      $(1,825)   $(3,403)    $(5,228)
                                                      =======    =======     =======
Year ended December 31, 1997:
  Intercompany allocation...........................  $(1,487)   $    --     $(1,487)
  Federal...........................................       --     (5,862)     (5,862)
  State and local...................................     (140)    (1,319)     (1,459)
                                                      -------    -------     -------
                                                      $(1,627)   $(7,181)    $(8,808)
                                                      =======    =======     =======
Year ended December 31, 1996:
  Intercompany allocation...........................  $(1,620)   $    --     $(1,620)
  Federal...........................................       --     (4,032)     (4,032)
  State and local...................................      (86)      (501)       (587)
                                                      -------    -------     -------
                                                      $(1,706)   $(4,533)    $(6,239)
                                                      =======    =======     =======
</TABLE>

                                      F-444
<PAGE>   690
                               TCI FALCON SYSTEMS
            (A COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 1)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     Income tax expense differs from the amounts computed by applying the
federal income tax rate of 35% as a result of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 JANUARY 1, 1998       YEARS ENDED
                                                     THROUGH           DECEMBER 31,
                                                  SEPTEMBER 30,     ------------------
                                                      1998           1997       1996
                                                 ---------------    -------    -------
                                                        (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                              <C>                <C>        <C>
Computed "expected" tax expense................      $(4,607)       $(7,476)   $(5,658)
Amortization not deductible for tax purposes...         (198)          (265)      (178)
State and local income taxes, net of federal
  income tax benefit...........................         (406)          (948)      (382)
Other..........................................          (17)          (119)       (21)
                                                     -------        -------    -------
                                                     $(5,228)       $(8,808)   $(6,239)
                                                     =======        =======    =======
</TABLE>

     The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant
portions of the deferred tax asset and deferred tax liabilities at September 30,
1998 and December 31, 1997 are presented below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  SEPTEMBER 30,    DECEMBER 31,
                                                      1998             1997
                                                  -------------    ------------
                                                     (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                               <C>              <C>
Deferred tax asset -- principally due to non-
  deductible accruals...........................    $    146         $    128
                                                    --------         --------
Deferred tax liabilities:
  Property and equipment, principally due to
     differences in depreciation................      24,246           20,985
  Franchise costs, principally due to
     differences in amortization and initial
     basis......................................     100,486          100,326
                                                    --------         --------
          Total gross deferred tax
            liabilities.........................     124,732          121,311
                                                    --------         --------
          Net deferred tax liability............    $124,586         $121,183
                                                    ========         ========
</TABLE>

(5) PARENT'S INVESTMENT

     Parent's investment in the TCI Falcon Systems at September 30, 1998 and
December 31, 1997 is summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  SEPTEMBER 30,    DECEMBER 31,
                                                      1998             1997
                                                  -------------    ------------
                                                     (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                               <C>              <C>
Due to TCI......................................    $ 642,228        $224,668
Retained earnings (deficit).....................     (347,926)         73,878
                                                    ---------        --------
                                                    $ 294,302        $298,546
                                                    =========        ========
</TABLE>

     The amount due to TCI represents advances for operations, acquisitions and
construction costs, as well as, the amounts owed as a result of the allocation
of certain costs from TCI. TCI charges intercompany interest expense at variable
rates to cable systems within the TCI Falcon Systems based upon amounts due to
TCI from the cable systems. Such amounts are due on demand.

                                      F-445
<PAGE>   691
                               TCI FALCON SYSTEMS
            (A COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 1)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     On August 15, 1998, TCI caused the TCI Falcon Systems to effect
distributions from the TCI Falcon Systems to TCI aggregating $429,739,000 (the
"Dividend"). The Dividend resulted in a non-cash increase to the intercompany
amounts owed to TCI and a corresponding non-cash decrease to retained earnings.

     As a result of TCI's ownership of 100% of the TCI Falcon Systems prior to
the Contribution, the amounts due to TCI have been classified as a component of
parent's investment in the accompanying combined financial statements.

     The TCI Falcon Systems purchase, at TCI's cost, substantially all of their
pay television and other programming from affiliates of TCI. Charges for such
programming were $21,479,000, $25,500,000 and $20,248,000 for the nine months
ended September 30, 1998 and the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996,
respectively, and are included in operating expenses in the accompanying
combined financial statements.

     Certain subsidiaries of TCI provide administrative services to the TCI
Falcon Systems and have assumed managerial responsibility of the TCI Falcon
Systems' cable television system operations and construction. As compensation
for these services, the TCI Falcon Systems pay a monthly fee calculated on a
per-customer basis.

     The intercompany advances and expense allocation activity in amounts due to
TCI consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               JANUARY 1, 1998        YEARS ENDED
                                                   THROUGH            DECEMBER 31,
                                                SEPTEMBER 30,     --------------------
                                                    1998            1997        1996
                                               ---------------    --------    --------
                                                       (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                            <C>                <C>         <C>
Beginning of period..........................     $224,668        $258,193    $211,351
  Transfer of cable system acquisition
     purchase price..........................        7,023              --      68,240
  Programming charges........................       21,479          25,500      20,248
  Administrative fees........................        2,853           5,034       5,768
  Intercompany interest expense..............        4,343           5,832       4,701
  Tax allocations............................        1,825           1,487       1,620
  Distribution to TCI........................      429,739              --          --
  Cash transfer..............................      (49,702)        (71,378)    (53,735)
                                                  --------        --------    --------
End of period................................     $642,228        $224,668    $258,193
                                                  ========        ========    ========
</TABLE>

(6) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     The Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (the
"1992 Cable Act") imposed certain rate regulations on the cable television
industry. Under the 1992 Cable Act, all cable systems are subject to rate
regulation, unless they face "effective competition," as defined by the 1992
Cable Act and expanded in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the "1996 Act"),
in their local franchise area.

     Although the Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC") has established
regulations required by the 1992 Cable Act, local government units (commonly
referred to as local franchising authorities) are primarily responsible for
administering the regulation of a cable system's basic service tier ("BST"). The
FCC itself directly administered rate regulation of any

                                      F-446
<PAGE>   692
                               TCI FALCON SYSTEMS
            (A COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 1)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

cable programming service tier ("CPST"). The FCC's authority to regulate CPST
rates expired on March 31, 1999. The FCC has taken the position that it will
still adjudicate CPST complaints filed after this sunset date (but no later than
180 days after the last CPST rate increase imposed prior to March 31, 1999), and
will strictly limit its review (and possible refund orders) to the time period
predating the sunset date.

     Under the FCC's rate regulations, most cable systems were required to
reduce their BST and CPST rates in 1993 and 1994, and have since had their rate
increases governed by a complicated price structure that allows for the recovery
of inflation and certain increased costs, as well as providing some incentive
for expanding channel carriage. Operators also have the opportunity to bypass
this "benchmark" regulatory structure in favor of the traditional "cost-of-
service" regulation in cases where the latter methodology appears favorable.
Premium cable services offered on a per-channel or per-program basis remain
unregulated, as do affirmatively marketed packages consisting entirely of new
programming product.

     The management of the TCI Falcon Systems believes that it has complied in
all material respects with the provisions of the 1992 Cable Act and the 1996
Act, including its rate setting provisions. If, as a result of the review
process, a system cannot substantiate its rates, it could be required to
retroactively reduce its rates to the appropriate benchmark and refund the
excess portion of rates received. Any refunds of the excess portion of CPST
rates would be retroactive to the date of complaint. Any refunds of the excess
portion of BST or equipment rates would be retroactive to one year prior to the
implementation of the rate reductions.

     Certain plaintiffs have filed or threatened separate class action
complaints against certain of the systems of TCI Falcon Systems, alleging that
the systems' practice of assessing an administrative fee to customers whose
payments are delinquent constitutes an invalid liquidated damage provision, a
breach of contract, and violates local consumer protection statutes. Plaintiffs
seek recovery of all late fees paid to the subject systems as a class purporting
to consist of all customers who were assessed such fees during the applicable
limitation period, plus attorney fees and costs.

     The TCI Falcon Systems have contingent liabilities related to legal
proceedings and other matters arising in the ordinary course of business.
Although it is possible the TCI Falcon Systems may incur losses upon conclusion
of the matters referred to above, an estimate of any loss or range of loss
cannot presently be made. Based upon the facts available, management believes
that, although no assurance can be given as to the outcome of these actions, the
ultimate disposition should not have a material adverse effect upon the combined
financial condition of the TCI Falcon Systems.

     The TCI Falcon Systems lease business offices, have entered into pole
rental agreements and use certain equipment under lease arrangements. Rental
expense under such arrangements amounted to $1,268,000, $1,868,000 and
$1,370,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1998, and the years
ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.

                                      F-447
<PAGE>   693
                               TCI FALCON SYSTEMS
            (A COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 1)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     Future minimum lease payments under noncancellable operating leases for
each of the next five years are summarized as follows (amounts in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30,
- -------------
<S>                                                           <C>
1999........................................................  $  762
2000........................................................     667
2001........................................................     533
2002........................................................     469
2003........................................................     414
Thereafter..................................................   2,768
                                                              ------
                                                              $5,613
                                                              ======
</TABLE>

     TCI formed a year 2000 Program Management Office (the "PMO") to organize
and manage its year 2000 remediation efforts. The PMO is responsible for
overseeing, coordinating and reporting on TCI's year 2000 remediation efforts,
including the year 2000 remediation efforts of the TCI Falcon Systems prior to
the Contribution. Subsequent to the date of the Contribution, the year 2000
remediation efforts of the TCI Falcon Systems are no longer the responsibility
of TCI or the PMO.

     The failure to correct a material year 2000 problem could result in an
interruption or failure of certain important business operations. There can be
no assurance that the TCI Falcon Systems or the systems of other companies on
which the TCI Falcon Systems relies will be converted in time or that any such
failure to convert by the TCI Falcon Systems or other companies will not have a
material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash
flows.

                                      F-448
<PAGE>   694

                         REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

The Management Committee
  TWFanch-one Co. and TWFanch-two Co.

     We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Fanch Cable
Systems (comprised of components of TWFanch-one Co. and TWFanch-two Co.), as of
December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the related combined statements of operations,
net assets and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements
are the responsibility of Fanch Cable System's management. Our responsibility is
to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the combined financial position of Fanch Cable Systems
at December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the combined results of its operations and
its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Denver, Colorado

March 11, 1999
except for Notes 1 and 8, as to which the dates are
May 12, 1999 and June 22, 1999, respectively

                                      F-449
<PAGE>   695

                              FANCH CABLE SYSTEMS
        (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF TWFANCH-ONE CO. AND TWFANCH-TWO CO.)

                            COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      DECEMBER 31
                                                              ----------------------------
                                                                  1998            1997
                                                              ------------    ------------
<S>                                                           <C>             <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents.................................  $         --    $         --
  Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts
     of $406,230 and $412,119 in 1998 and 1997,
     respectively...........................................     2,681,911       2,573,619
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets.................     1,546,251         790,034
                                                              ------------    ------------
Total current assets........................................     4,228,162       3,363,653
Property, plant and equipment:
  Transmission and distribution systems and related
     equipment..............................................   170,156,150     141,800,640
  Furniture and equipment...................................     7,308,581       5,553,886
                                                              ------------    ------------
                                                               177,464,731     147,354,526
  Less accumulated depreciation.............................   (34,878,712)    (19,011,830)
                                                              ------------    ------------
Net property, plant and equipment...........................   142,586,019     128,342,696
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization of $63,029,579 and
  $46,771,501, in 1998 and 1997, respectively...............   266,776,690     282,543,281
Subscriber lists, net of accumulated amortization of
  $15,023,945 and $8,900,365, in 1998 and 1997,
  respectively..............................................    17,615,055      23,738,635
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of
  $2,723,918 and $1,586,203, in 1998 and 1997,
  respectively..............................................     2,717,486       4,237,237
Other assets................................................     1,050,815          50,315
                                                              ------------    ------------
Total assets................................................  $434,974,227    $442,275,817
                                                              ============    ============
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities............  $ 11,755,752    $  9,685,993
  Subscriber advances and deposits..........................     1,797,068       1,987,336
  Payable to general partner................................     2,576,625       1,895,456
                                                              ------------    ------------
Total current liabilities...................................    16,129,445      13,568,785
Net assets..................................................   418,844,782     428,707,032
                                                              ------------    ------------
Total liabilities and net assets............................  $434,974,227    $442,275,817
                                                              ============    ============
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.
                                      F-450
<PAGE>   696

                              FANCH CABLE SYSTEMS
        (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF TWFANCH-ONE CO. AND TWFANCH-TWO CO.)

                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
                                                              ----------------------------
                                                                  1998            1997
                                                              ------------    ------------
<S>                                                           <C>             <C>
Revenues:
  Service...................................................  $107,881,831    $102,455,766
  Installation and other....................................    16,672,813      15,079,103
                                                              ------------    ------------
                                                               124,554,644     117,534,869
Operating expenses, excluding depreciation and
  amortization..............................................    36,927,860      35,609,829
Selling, general and administrative expenses................    18,296,290      19,496,885
                                                              ------------    ------------
                                                                55,224,150      55,106,714
Income before other expenses................................    69,330,494      62,428,155
Other expenses:
  Depreciation and amortization.............................    40,918,647      58,089,015
  Management fees...........................................     3,170,784       3,012,943
  Loss on disposal of assets................................     6,246,237       2,746,920
  Other expense, net........................................       181,185         128,554
                                                              ------------    ------------
                                                                50,516,853      63,977,432
                                                              ------------    ------------
Net income (loss)...........................................  $ 18,813,641    $ (1,549,277)
                                                              ============    ============
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.
                                      F-451
<PAGE>   697

                              FANCH CABLE SYSTEMS
        (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF TWFANCH-ONE CO. AND TWFANCH-TWO CO.)

                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
                     YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 TOTAL
                                                              ------------
<S>                                                           <C>
Net assets at December 31, 1996.............................  $471,180,470
Net loss....................................................    (1,549,277)
Net distributions to partners...............................   (40,924,161)
                                                              ------------
Net assets at December 31, 1997.............................   428,707,032
Net income..................................................    18,813,641
Net distributions to partners...............................   (28,675,891)
                                                              ------------
Net assets at December 31, 1998.............................  $418,844,782
                                                              ============
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.
                                      F-452
<PAGE>   698

                              FANCH CABLE SYSTEMS
        (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF TWFANCH-ONE CO. AND TWFANCH-TWO CO.)

                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
                                                              ----------------------------
                                                                  1998            1997
                                                              ------------    ------------
<S>                                                           <C>             <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)...........................................  $ 18,813,641    $ (1,549,277)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
  provided by operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization.............................    40,918,647      58,089,015
  Loss on disposal of assets................................     6,246,237       2,746,920
  Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable, prepaid
     expenses and other current assets......................      (864,509)      1,754,581
  (Decrease) increase in accounts payable and other accrued
     liabilities and subscriber advances and deposits.......     2,560,660      (3,214,781)
                                                              ------------    ------------
Net cash provided by operating activities...................    67,674,676      57,826,458
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment..................   (38,114,463)    (16,863,419)
Additions to intangible assets..............................    (1,109,951)       (466,470)
Proceeds from the disposal of assets........................       225,629         427,592
                                                              ------------    ------------
Net cash used in investing activities.......................   (38,998,785)    (16,902,297)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net distributions to partners...............................   (28,675,891)    (40,924,161)
                                                              ------------    ------------
Net cash used in financing activities.......................   (28,675,891)    (40,924,161)
                                                              ------------    ------------
Net change in cash and cash equivalents.....................            --              --
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year..............            --              --
                                                              ------------    ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year....................  $         --    $         --
                                                              ============    ============
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.
                                      F-453
<PAGE>   699

                              FANCH CABLE SYSTEMS
        (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF TWFANCH-ONE CO. AND TWFANCH-TWO CO.)

                     NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               DECEMBER 31, 1998

1.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

ACQUISITION BY CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     TWFanch-one Co.  and TWFanch-two Co. (collectively the "Partnerships"),
both of which are Delaware general partnerships, are affiliated through common
control and management. Pursuant to a purchase agreement, dated May 12, 1999
between certain partners of TWFanch-one Co. and TWFanch-two Co. and Charter
Communications, Inc. ("Charter"), the partners of the Partnerships entered into
a distribution agreement whereby the Partnerships will distribute and/or sell
certain of their cable systems ("Combined Systems") to certain of their
respective partners. These partners will then sell the Combined Systems through
a combination of asset sales and the sale of equity and partnership interests to
Charter. The Combined Systems may have some liabilities related to refunds of
programming launch credits that are due at the date of the acquisition by
Charter. The refund of these credits is contingent upon the acquisition by
Charter occurring and the amount will vary based upon the actual sale date.

     Accordingly, these combined financial statements of the Combined Systems
reflect the "carved out" historical financial position, results of operations,
cash flows and changes in net assets of the operations of the Combined Systems
as if they had been operating as a separate company. For purposes of determining
the financial statement amounts of the Combined Systems, management excluded
certain systems (the "Excluded Systems). In order to exclude the results of
operations and financial position of the Excluded Systems from the combined
financial statements, management has estimated certain revenues, expenses,
assets and liabilities that are not specifically identified to systems based on
the ratio of each Excluded System's basic subscribers to the total basic
subscribers served by the respective partnerships. Management believes the basis
used for these allocations is reasonable. The Combined Systems' results of
operations are not necessarily indicative of future operating results or the
results that would have occurred if the Combined Systems were a separate legal
entity.

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

     The Combined Systems, operating in various states throughout the United
States, are principally engaged in operating cable television systems and
related activities under non-exclusive franchise agreements.

PRINCIPLES OF COMBINATION

     The accompanying combined financial statements include the accounts of the
Combined Systems, as if the Combined Systems were a single company. All material
intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

CASH, INTERCOMPANY ACCOUNTS AND DEBT

     Under the Partnerships' centralized cash management system, the cash
requirements of its individual operating units were generally provided directly
by the Partnerships and the cash generated or used by the Combined Systems was
transferred to/from the Partnerships, as appropriate, through the use of
intercompany accounts. The resulting intercompany account balances between the
Partnerships and the Combined Systems are not intended to be settled.
Accordingly, the balances are excluded or included in net assets and all the net
cash generated from/(used in) operations, investing activities and financing
activities has been included in the Combined Systems' net distributions to
partners in the combined statements of cash flows. The Partnerships maintain
external debt to fund and manage operations on a centralized basis. Debt,
unamortized loan costs and interest expense of the Partnerships have not been
allocated to the

                                      F-454
<PAGE>   700
                              FANCH CABLE SYSTEMS
        (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF TWFANCH-ONE CO. AND TWFANCH-TWO CO.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

Combined Systems. As such, the debt, unamortized loan costs, and related
interest are not representative of the debt that would be required or interest
expense incurred if the Combined Systems were a separate legal entity.

2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     The Combined Systems record additions to property, plant and equipment at
cost, which in the case of assets constructed includes amounts for material,
labor and overhead. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

     For financial reporting purposes, the Combined Systems use the
straight-line method of depreciation over the estimated useful lives of the
assets as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Transmission and distribution systems and related             3 to 20 years
  equipment...............................................
Furniture and equipment...................................    4 to 8 1/2
                                                              years
</TABLE>

INCOME TAXES

     The Partnerships as entities pay no income taxes, except for an immaterial
amount in Michigan. No provision or benefit for income taxes is reported by any
of the Combined Systems because the Combined Systems are currently owned by
various partnerships and, as such, the tax effects of the Combined Systems'
results of operations accrue to the partners.

USE OF ESTIMATES

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
disclosures made in the accompanying notes to the financial statements. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.

REVENUE RECOGNITION


     The Combined Systems recognize revenue when services have been delivered.
Launch support fees collected from programmers are deferred and recognized over
the term of the contract. Installation revenues are recognized to the extent of
direct selling costs incurred. The remainder, if any is deferred and amortized
to income over the estimated average period that customers are expected to
remain connected to the cable television system. As of December 31, 1998 and
1997, no installation revenue has been deferred, as direct selling costs have
exceeded installation revenue.


INTANGIBLES

     Intangibles are recorded at cost and are amortized on a straight-line basis
over their estimated useful lives. The estimated useful lives are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               LIVES
                                                               -----
<S>                                                    <C>
Goodwill...........................................    20 years (10 in 1997)
Subscriber list....................................           5 years
Other, including franchise costs...................        4 -- 10 years
</TABLE>

     The estimated useful life of goodwill was changed from 10 years in 1997 to
20 years effective January 1, 1998 to better match the amortization period to
anticipated economic lives of the franchises and to better reflect industry
practice. This change in estimate resulted in an increase in net income of
approximately $20 million for the year ended December 31, 1998.

                                      F-455
<PAGE>   701
                              FANCH CABLE SYSTEMS
        (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF TWFANCH-ONE CO. AND TWFANCH-TWO CO.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     Amortization expense was $23,519,373 and $43,094,595 for the years ended
December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.

3.  DISPOSAL OF ASSETS

     During 1998 and 1997, a loss on disposal of assets was recognized on plant
that was replaced to technically upgrade the system and for other operational
purposes. The loss on the disposal of assets is summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             1998           1997
                                                          -----------    ----------
<S>                                                       <C>            <C>
Cost....................................................  $ 8,004,258    $3,467,785
Accumulated depreciation................................   (1,532,392)     (293,273)
Proceeds................................................     (225,629)     (427,592)
                                                          -----------    ----------
Loss on disposal........................................  $ 6,246,237    $2,746,920
                                                          ===========    ==========
</TABLE>

4.  PURCHASE AND SALE OF SYSTEMS

     On March 30, 1997, the Combined Systems acquired cable television systems,
including plant, franchise license and business license, serving communities in
the states of Pennsylvania and Virginia. The purchase price was $1,400,000, of
which $765,000 was allocated to property, plant and equipment and $635,000 was
allocated to intangible assets.

     Concurrent with the purchase of the systems in Pennsylvania on March 30,
1997, the Combined Systems sold certain of these assets, including plant,
franchise and business license, for $340,000. No gain or loss on this
transaction was recorded.

     The above acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting, and accordingly, results of operations of the acquired assets have
been included in the financial statements from the dates of acquisition.

5.  RELATED PARTIES

     The Partnerships have entered into a management agreement with an entity
(the "Manager") whose sole stockholder is affiliated with several of the
Partnerships' general partners. The Partnerships also entered into a management
agreement with another of the Partnerships' general partners (the "General
Partner"). The agreements provide that the Manager and General Partner will
manage their respective systems and receive annual compensation equal to 2.5% of
the gross revenues from operations for their respective systems. Management fees
for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 were $3,170,784 and $3,012,943,
respectively.

     A company affiliated with the Manager provides subscriber billing services
for a portion of the Combined Systems' subscribers. The Combined Systems
incurred fees for monthly billing and related services in the approximate
amounts of $308,943 and $307,368 for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively.

     The Combined Systems purchase the majority of its programming through the
Partnerships' General Partner. Fees incurred for programming were approximately
$24,600,000 and $22,200,000 for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively.

                                      F-456
<PAGE>   702
                              FANCH CABLE SYSTEMS
        (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF TWFANCH-ONE CO. AND TWFANCH-TWO CO.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     The Manager and General Partner pay amounts on behalf of and receive
amounts from the Combined Systems in the ordinary course of business. Accounts
receivable and payable of the Combined Systems include amounts due from and due
to the Manager and General Partner.

6.  COMMITMENTS

     The Combined Systems, as an integral part of its cable operations, has
entered into lease contracts for certain items including tower rental, microwave
service and office space. Rent expense, including office, tower and pole rent,
for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 was approximately $2,326,328 and
$2,154,961, respectively. The majority of these agreements are on month-to-month
arrangements and, accordingly, the Combined Systems has no material future
minimum commitments related to these leases.

7.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

     TWFanch-one Co. and TWFanch-two Co. each have a defined contribution plan
(the Plan) which qualifies under section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Therefore, each system of the Combined Systems participates in the respective
plan. Combined Systems contributions were approximately $342,067 and $288,493
for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.

8.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

     On July 8, 1998, the Combined Systems entered into an Asset Purchase
Agreement to acquire cable television systems, including plant, franchise
license and business license, serving communities in the states of Maryland,
Ohio and West Virginia. The purchase price was $248,000,000, subject to purchase
price adjustments. The transaction was completed and the assets were transferred
to the Combined Systems on February 24, 1999.

     On June 12, 1998, the Combined Systems entered into an agreement to acquire
cable television systems, including plant, franchise licenses, and business
licenses serving communities in the state of Michigan. The purchase price was
$42,000,000, subject to purchase price adjustments. In connection with the
agreement, the Combined Systems received an additional $8.76 million in capital
contributions. The agreement was completed and the assets were transferred to
the Combined Systems on February 1, 1999.

     On January 15, 1999 the Combined Systems entered into an agreement to
acquire cable television systems, including plant, franchise licenses, and
business licenses serving communities in the state of Michigan from a related
party. The purchase price was $70 million, subject to purchase price
adjustments. The agreement was completed and the assets were transferred to the
Combined Systems on March 31, 1999. In connection with the agreement, the
Combined Systems received an additional $25 million in capital contributions
under a new TWFanch-two partnership agreement.

     On May 12, 1999, the Combined Systems entered into an agreement to acquire
the stock of ARH, Ltd. ARH, Ltd. is engaged in the business of owning and
operating cable television systems in Texas and West Virginia. The purchase
price was $50,000,000 subject to purchase price adjustments. The transaction was
completed and the assets were transferred to the Combined Systems on June 22,
1999.

                                      F-457
<PAGE>   703
                              FANCH CABLE SYSTEMS
        (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF TWFANCH-ONE CO. AND TWFANCH-TWO CO.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     Unaudited pro forma operating results as though the acquisitions discussed
above had occurred on January 1, 1998, with adjustments to give effect to
amortization of franchises and certain other adjustments for the year ended
December 31, 1998 is as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Revenues....................................................  $197,803,975
Income from operations......................................  $107,053,905
Net income..................................................  $ 32,130,293
</TABLE>

The unaudited pro forma information has been presented for comparative purposes
and does not purport to be indicative of the results of operations had these
transactions been complete as of the assumed date or which may be obtained in
the future.

9.  YEAR 2000 (UNAUDITED)

     The Year 2000 issue is the result of computer programs being written using
two digits rather than four to define the applicable year. Any of the Combined
Systems' computer programs or hardware that have date-sensitive software or
embedded chips may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the
year 2000. This could result in a system failure or miscalculations causing
disruptions of operations, including, among other things, a temporary inability
to process transactions, send invoices, or engage in similar normal business
activities.

     Based on recent assessments, the Combined Systems determined that it will
be required to modify or replace portions of its software and certain hardware
so that those systems will properly utilize dates beyond December 31, 1999. The
Combined Systems presently believe that with modifications or replacements of
existing software and certain hardware, the Year 2000 issue can be mitigated.
However, if such modifications and replacements are not made, or are not
completed timely, the Year 2000 issue could have a material impact on the
operations of the Combined Systems. The Combined Systems believe any cost for
the necessary modification or replacement will not be material to the Combined
Systems' operations.

     The Combined Systems have queried its significant suppliers and
subcontractors that do not share information systems with the Combined Systems
(external agents). To date, the Combined Systems are aware of external agents
with Year 2000 issues that would materially impact the Combined Systems' results
of operations, liquidity or capital resources, if these issues are not
addressed. Such agents have represented that they are in the process of
addressing these issues and expect to have these issues materially resolved by
December 31, 1999. However, the Combined Systems have no means of ensuring that
external agents will be Year 2000 ready. The inability of external agents to
complete their Year 2000 resolution process in a timely fashion could materially
impact the Combined Systems. The effect of noncompliance by external agents is
not determinable.

     Management of the Combined Systems believes it has an effective program in
place to resolve material Year 2000 issues in a timely manner. The Combined
Systems have contingency plans for certain critical applications and are working
on such plans for others.

                                      F-458
<PAGE>   704

                              FANCH CABLE SYSTEMS
        (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF TWFANCH-ONE CO. AND TWFANCH-TWO CO.)

                            COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                JUNE 30       DECEMBER 31
                                                                  1999            1998
                                                              ------------    ------------
                                                              (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                           <C>             <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:.............................................  $         --    $         --
  Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts
     of $637,290 and $406,230 in 1999 and 1998,
     respectively...........................................     2,336,387       2,681,911
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets.................     1,145,297       1,546,251
                                                              ------------    ------------
Total current assets........................................     3,481,684       4,228,162
Property, plant and equipment:
  Transmission and distribution systems and related
     equipment..............................................   262,358,553     170,156,150
  Furniture and equipment...................................    10,576,311       7,308,581
                                                              ------------    ------------
                                                               272,934,864     177,464,731
  Less accumulated depreciation.............................   (47,798,021)    (34,878,712)
                                                              ------------    ------------
Net property, plant and equipment...........................   225,136,843     142,586,019
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of
  $97,736,092 and $80,777,442 in 1999 and 1998,
  respectively..............................................   604,605,789     287,109,231
Other assets................................................        40,310       1,050,815
                                                              ------------    ------------
Total assets................................................  $833,264,626    $434,974,227
                                                              ============    ============
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities............  $ 21,622,379    $ 11,755,752
  Subscriber advances and deposits..........................     2,501,429       1,797,068
  Payable to general partner................................            --       2,576,625
                                                              ------------    ------------
Total current liabilities...................................    24,123,808      16,129,445
Net assets..................................................   809,140,818     418,844,782
                                                              ------------    ------------
Total liabilities and net assets............................  $833,264,626    $434,974,227
                                                              ============    ============
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.
                                      F-459
<PAGE>   705

                              FANCH CABLE SYSTEMS
        (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF TWFANCH-ONE CO. AND TWFANCH-TWO CO.)

                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                       JUNE 30
                                                              --------------------------
                                                                 1999           1998
                                                              -----------    -----------
                                                                     (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                           <C>            <C>
Revenues:
  Service...................................................  $80,422,935    $56,149,864
  Installation and other....................................    9,934,295      5,666,114
                                                              -----------    -----------
                                                               90,357,230     61,815,978
Operating expenses, excluding depreciation and
  amortization..............................................   28,064,816     18,007,042
Selling, general and administrative expenses................   12,373,069      9,186,774
                                                              -----------    -----------
                                                               40,437,885     27,193,816
Income before other expenses................................   49,919,345     34,622,162
Other expenses:
  Depreciation and amortization.............................   29,877,959     20,086,252
  Management fees...........................................    2,215,696      1,545,212
  (Gain)/loss on disposal of assets.........................      (59,354)        (4,001)
  Other expense, net........................................      (43,754)       142,859
                                                              -----------    -----------
                                                               31,990,547     21,770,322
                                                              -----------    -----------
Net income..................................................  $17,928,798    $12,851,840
                                                              ===========    ===========
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.
                                      F-460
<PAGE>   706

                              FANCH CABLE SYSTEMS
        (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF TWFANCH-ONE CO. AND TWFANCH-TWO CO.)

                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
                    SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 AND 1998
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 TOTAL
                                                              ------------
<S>                                                           <C>
Net assets at December 31, 1997.............................  $428,707,032
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 1998...........    12,851,840
Net distributions to partners...............................    (7,481,713)
                                                              ------------
Net assets at June 30, 1998.................................  $434,077,159
                                                              ============

Net assets at December 31, 1998.............................  $418,844,782
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 1999...........    17,928,798
Contributions from partners, net of distributions...........   372,367,238
                                                              ------------
Net assets at June 30, 1999.................................  $809,140,818
                                                              ============
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.
                                      F-461
<PAGE>   707

                              FANCH CABLE SYSTEMS
        (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF TWFANCH-ONE CO. AND TWFANCH-TWO CO.)

                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                         JUNE 30
                                                              -----------------------------
                                                                  1999             1998
                                                              -------------    ------------
                                                                       (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                           <C>              <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income..................................................  $  17,928,798    $ 12,851,840
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
  operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization.............................     29,877,959      20,086,252
  Loss/(gain) on disposal of assets.........................        (59,354)         (4,001)
  Decrease/(Increase) in accounts receivable, prepaid
     expenses and other current assets......................      1,756,983      (1,978,090)
  Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other accrued
     liabilities, and subscriber advances and deposits and
     deferred revenue.......................................      7,994,363      (3,093,260)
                                                              -------------    ------------
Net cash provided by operating activities...................     57,498,749      27,862,741
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of cable systems................................   (410,655,208)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment..................    (19,210,779)    (20,381,028)
                                                              -------------    ------------
Net cash used in investing activities.......................   (429,865,987)    (20,381,028)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net contributions from (distribution to) partners...........    372,367,238      (7,481,713)
                                                              -------------    ------------
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities.........    372,367,238      (7,481,713)
                                                              -------------    ------------
Net change in cash and cash equivalents.....................             --              --
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year..............             --              --
                                                              -------------    ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year....................  $          --    $         --
                                                              =============    ============
</TABLE>


                            See accompanying notes.
                                      F-462
<PAGE>   708

                              FANCH CABLE SYSTEMS
        (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF TWFANCH-ONE CO. AND TWFANCH-TWO CO.)

                     NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                                 JUNE 30, 1999

1.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

ACQUISITION BY CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     TWFanch-one Co. and TWFanch-two Co. (collectively the "Partnerships"), both
of which are Delaware general partnerships, are affiliated through common
control and management. Pursuant to a purchase agreement, dated May 21, 1999
between certain partners of TWFanch-one Co. and TWFanch-two Co. and Charter
Communications, Inc. ("Charter"), the partners of the Partnership entered into a
distribution agreement whereby the partnerships will distribute and/or sell
certain of their cable systems ("Combined Systems") to certain of their
respective partners. These partners will then sell the Combined Systems through
a combination of asset sales and sale of equity and partnership interests to
Charter.

     Accordingly, these combined financial statements of the Combined Systems
reflect "carved out" historical financial position, results of operations, cash
flows and changes in net assets of the operations of the Combined Systems as if
they had been operating as a separate company. For purposes of determining the
financial statement amounts of the Combined Systems, management excluded certain
systems (the "Excluded Systems"). In order to exclude the results of operations
and financial position of the Excluded Systems from the combined financial
statements, management has estimated certain revenues, expenses, assets and
liabilities that are not specifically identified to systems based on the ratio
of each Excluded System's basic subscribers to the total basic subscribers
served by the respective partnerships. Management believes the basis used for
these allocations is reasonable. The Combined Systems' results of operations are
not necessarily indicative of future operating results or the results that would
have occurred if the Combined Systems were a separate legal entity.

     The accompanying combined financial statements as of and for the periods
ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 are unaudited. However, in the opinion of
management, the financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of
normal recurring adjustments, necessary for fair presentation in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles applicable to interim periods. Interim
results of operations are not indicative of results for the full year. The
accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited
combined financial statements of Fanch Cable Systems (comprised of components of
TWFanch-one Co. and TWFanch-two Co.).

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

     The Combined Systems, operating in various states throughout the United
States, are principally engaged in operating cable television systems and
related activities under non-exclusive franchise agreements.

PRINCIPLES OF COMBINATION

     The accompanying combined financial statements include the accounts of the
Combined Systems, as if the Combined Systems were a single company. All material
intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

CASH, INTERCOMPANY ACCOUNTS AND DEBT

     Under the Partnerships' centralized cash management system, cash
requirements of its individual operating units were generally provided directly
by the Partnerships and the cash

                                      F-463
<PAGE>   709
                              FANCH CABLE SYSTEMS
        (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF TWFANCH-ONE CO. AND TWFANCH-TWO CO.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

generated or used by the Combined Systems was transferred to/from the
Partnerships, as appropriate, through the intercompany accounts. The
intercompany account balances between the Partnerships and the Combined Systems
are not intended to be settled. Accordingly, the balances are excluded/included
in net assets and all the cash generated from operations, investing activities
and financing activities have been included in the Combined Systems' net
distributions from/to partners in the combined statements of cash flows. The
Partnerships maintain all external debt to fund and manage operations on a
centralized basis. Debt, unamortized loan costs and interest expense of the
Partnerships have not been allocated to the Combined Systems. As such debt,
unamortized loan costs, and related interest expense are not representative of
the debt that would be required or interest expense incurred if the Combined
Systems were a separate legal entity.

2.  ACQUISITIONS

     On May 12, 1999, the Combined Systems entered into an agreement to acquire
the stock of ARH, Ltd. ARH, Ltd. is engaged in the business of owning and
operating cable television systems in Texas and West Virginia. The purchase
price was $50 million subject to purchase price adjustments. The transaction was
completed and the assets were transferred to the Combined Systems on June 22,
1999.

     On June 12, 1998, the Combined Systems entered into an agreement to acquire
cable television systems, including plant, franchise license, and business
license serving communities in the state of Michigan. The purchase price was $42
million subject to purchase price adjustments. In connection with the agreement,
the Combined Systems received an additional $8.76 million in capital
contributions. The agreement was completed and the assets were transferred to
the Combined Systems on February 1, 1999.

     On July 8, 1998, the Combined Systems entered into an Asset Purchase
Agreement to acquire cable television systems, including plant, franchise
license and business license, serving communities in the states of Maryland,
Ohio and West Virginia. The purchase price was $248 million subject to purchase
price adjustments. The transaction was completed and the assets were transferred
to the Combined Systems on February 24, 1999.

     On January 15, 1999 the Combined Systems entered into an agreement to
acquire cable television systems, including plant, franchise license, and
business license serving communities in the state of Michigan from a related
party. The purchase price was $70 million, subject to purchase price
adjustments. The agreement was completed and the assets were transferred to the
Combined Systems on March 31, 1999. In connection with the agreement, the
Combined Systems received an additional $25 million in capital contributions
under a new TWFanch-two partnership agreement.

     Unaudited proforma operating results as though the acquisitions discussed
above had occurred on January 1, 1998, with adjustments to give effect to
amortization of franchises and certain other adjustments are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                  JUNE 30
                                                        ---------------------------
                                                            1999           1998
                                                        ------------    -----------
<S>                                                     <C>             <C>
Revenues..............................................  $131,527,873    $98,263,557
Income from operations................................  $ 71,104,843    $52,227,958
Net income............................................  $ 30,561,993    $18,465,907
</TABLE>

                                      F-464
<PAGE>   710
                              FANCH CABLE SYSTEMS
        (COMPRISED OF COMPONENTS OF TWFANCH-ONE CO. AND TWFANCH-TWO CO.)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     The unaudited pro forma information has been presented for comparative
purposes and does not purport to be indicative of the results of operations had
these transactions been complete as of the assumed date or which may be obtained
in the future.

                                      F-465
<PAGE>   711

                        BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP LLC

                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

                                 (IN THOUSANDS)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              DECEMBER 31,    JUNE 30,
                                                                  1998          1999
                                                              ------------    ---------
<S>                                                           <C>             <C>
                           ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents...................................    $  6,636      $   2,488
Restricted cash.............................................      47,199            338
Trade and other receivables, net............................       8,874          8,917
Property and equipment, at cost:
  Land and buildings........................................       4,123          6,708
  Distribution systems......................................     443,114        469,677
  Support equipment.........................................      50,178         56,651
                                                                --------      ---------
                                                                 497,415        533,036
  Less accumulated depreciation.............................     190,752        202,160
                                                                --------      ---------
                                                                 306,663        330,876
Franchise costs, net........................................     291,103        324,990
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization...............       3,961         23,515
                                                                --------      ---------
     Total assets...........................................    $664,436      $ 691,124
                                                                ========      =========

         LIABILITIES AND MEMBER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Accounts payable............................................    $  3,193      $   5,442
Accrued expenses............................................      13,395         20,503
Accrued interest............................................      21,835         17,573
Due to affiliated companies.................................          --          3,698
Debt........................................................     232,617        846,364
Other liabilities...........................................      11,648          6,015
                                                                --------      ---------
     Total liabilities......................................     282,688        899,595
Member's equity (deficit)...................................     381,748       (208,471)
                                                                --------      ---------
Commitments and contingencies (note 5)
     Total liabilities and member's equity (deficit)........    $664,436      $ 691,124
                                                                ========      =========
</TABLE>

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
                                      F-466
<PAGE>   712

                        BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP LLC

      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND MEMBER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT)
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     SIX MONTHS
                                                                   ENDED JUNE 30,
                                                              -------------------------
                                                                1998            1999
                                                              --------        ---------
<S>                                                           <C>             <C>
Revenue.....................................................  $126,453        $ 137,291
Operating costs and expenses:
  Programming (note 4)......................................    31,198           35,752
  Operating.................................................    14,382           15,698
  Selling, general and administrative (note 4)..............    25,863           32,806
  Depreciation and amortization.............................    26,441           26,035
                                                              --------        ---------
                                                                97,884          110,291
                                                              --------        ---------
     Operating income.......................................    28,569           27,000
Other income (expense):
  Interest expense:
     Related party (note 4).................................      (944)            (152)
     Other..................................................    (8,484)         (31,789)
  Gain (loss) on sale of cable television systems...........     6,869             (170)
  Other, net................................................        (9)            (437)
                                                              --------        ---------
                                                                (2,568)         (32,548)
                                                              --------        ---------
     Net earnings (loss)....................................    26,001           (5,548)
Member's equity (deficit)
  Beginning of period.......................................   359,098          381,748
  Operating expense allocations and charges.................   134,079           35,850
  Cash transfers, net.......................................   (58,793)              --
  Capital contributions by members..........................        --          136,500
  Capital distributions to members..........................        --         (757,021)
                                                              --------        ---------
  End of period.............................................  $360,385        $(208,471)
                                                              ========        =========
</TABLE>


          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
                                      F-467
<PAGE>   713

                        BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP LLC

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                  (UNAUDITED)

                                 (IN THOUSANDS)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   SIX MONTHS
                                                                 ENDED JUNE 30,
                                                              ---------------------
                                                                1998        1999
                                                              --------    ---------
<S>                                                           <C>         <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net earnings (loss).......................................  $ 26,001    $  (5,548)
  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided
     by
     operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization..........................    26,441       26,035
     Loss (gain) on sale of cable systems...................    (6,869)         169
     Amortization of deferred financing costs...............        --        2,746
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of
      effects of
       acquisitions:
       Change in receivables................................     3,152       (5,766)
       Change in other assets...............................       284       (3,858)
       Change in accounts payable, accrued expenses and
        other liabilities...................................    (1,194)       9,223
                                                              --------    ---------
          Net cash provided by operating activities.........    47,815       23,001
                                                              --------    ---------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Capital expended for property and equipment...............   (17,236)     (22,827)
  Capital expended for franchise costs......................    (3,534)        (811)
  Cash paid in acquisitions.................................   (16,500)     (64,763)
  Proceeds on dispositions of cable televisions systems.....    12,000        4,097
  Change in restricted cash.................................   (12,000)      46,861
                                                              --------    ---------
          Net cash used in investing activities.............   (37,270)     (37,443)
                                                              --------    ---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Borrowings under note agreement...........................    33,400      867,751
  Repayments under note agreement...........................   (15,301)    (254,004)
  Deferred finance costs paid...............................        --      (18,781)
  Contributions from members................................        --      136,500
  Distributions to members..................................   (24,764)    (721,172)
                                                              --------    ---------
          Net cash provided by financing activities.........    (6,665)      10,294
                                                              --------    ---------
          Net increase (decrease) in cash...................     3,880       (4,148)
Cash and cash equivalents:
  Beginning of period.......................................     6,957        6,636
                                                              --------    ---------
  End of period.............................................  $ 10,837    $   2,488
                                                              ========    =========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information -- cash
  paid during the period for interest.......................  $  8,895    $  33,457
                                                              ========    =========
</TABLE>


          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
                                      F-468
<PAGE>   714

                        BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP LLC

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 JUNE 30, 1999
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     Bresnan Communications Group LLC and its subsidiaries ("BCG" or the
"Company") are wholly owned by Bresnan Communications Company Limited
Partnership, a Michigan limited partnership ("BCCLP"). BCG is a Delaware limited
liability corporation formed on August 5, 1998 for the purpose of acting as
co-issuer with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bresnan Capital Corporation ("BCC"),
of $170,000 aggregate principal amount at maturity of 8% Senior Notes and
$275,000 aggregate principal amount at maturity of 9.25% Senior Discount Notes,
both due in 2009 (collectively the "Notes"). Prior to the issuance of the Notes
on February 2, 1999, BCCLP completed the terms of a contribution agreement dated
June 3, 1998, as amended, whereby certain affiliates of Tele-Communications,
Inc. ("TCI") contributed certain cable television systems along with assumed TCI
debt of approximately $708,854 to BCCLP. In addition, Blackstone BC Capital
Partners L.P. and affiliates contributed $136,500 to BCCLP. Upon completion of
the Notes offering on February 2, 1999 BCCLP contributed all of its assets and
liabilities to BCG, which formed a wholly owned subsidiary, Bresnan
Telecommunications Company LLC ("BTC"), into which it contributed all of its
assets and certain liabilities. The above noted contributed assets and
liabilities were accounted for at predecessor cost, as reflected in Bresnan
Communication Group Systems financial statements, because of the common
ownership and control of TCI and have been reflected in the accompanying
financial statements in a manner similar to pooling of interests.

     The Company owns and operates cable television systems in small- and
medium-sized communities in the midwestern United States.

     The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited
but, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal
recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the results of such
periods. The results of operations for the period ended June 30, 1999 are not
necessarily indicative of results for a full year. These consolidated financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the combined financial statements
and notes thereto of the predecessor to the Company contained in the Bresnan
Communications Group Systems financial statements for the year ended December
31, 1998.

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.

(2) ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS

     In February 1998, the Company acquired certain cable television assets
located in Michigan which were accounted for under the purchase method. The
purchase price was allocated to the cable television assets acquired in relation
to their fair values as increase in property and equipment of $3,703 and
franchise costs of $12,797. In addition, the Company acquired two additional
systems in the first quarter of 1999 which were accounted for under the purchase
method. The purchase prices were allocated to the cable television assets
acquired in relation to their estimated fair values as increases in property and
equipment of $22,200 and franchise costs of $44,600.

                                      F-469
<PAGE>   715
                        BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP LLC

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                                 JUNE 30, 1999
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

     The results of operations of these cable television systems have been
included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations from their
dates of acquisition. Pro forma information has not been presented because the
effect was not significant.

     The Company also disposed of cable television systems during 1998 and 1999
for gross proceeds of $12,000 and $4,400 respectively, resulting in a gain
(loss) on sale of cable television systems of $6,869 and $(170) for 1998 and
1999, respectively. The results of operations of these cable television systems
through the dates of the dispositions and the gain (loss) from the dispositions
have been included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. As
part these dispositions, the Company received cash that is restricted to
reinvestment in additional cable television systems.

(3) DEBT

     Debt is summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              JUNE 30, 1999
                                                              -------------
<S>                                                           <C>
Senior Credit Facility(a)...................................    $500,000
Senior Notes Payable(b).....................................     170,000
Senior Discount Notes Payable(b)............................     175,021
Other Debt..................................................       1,343
                                                                --------
                                                                $846,364
                                                                ========
</TABLE>

- ---------------
(a) The Senior Credit Facility represents borrowings under a $650,000 senior
    reducing revolving credit and term loan facility as documented in the loan
    agreement as of February 2, 1999. The Senior Credit Facility calls for a
    current available commitment of $650,000 of which $500,000 is outstanding at
    June 30, 1999. The Senior Credit Facility provides for three tranches, a
    revolving loan tranche for $150,000 (the "Revolving Loan"), a term loan
    tranche of $328,000 (the "A Term Loan" and together with the Revolving Loan,
    "Facility A") and a term loan tranche of $172,000 (the "Facility B").

    The commitments under the Senior Credit Facility will reduce commencing with
    the quarter ending March 31, 2002. Facility A permanently reduces in
    quarterly amounts ranging from 2.5% to 7.5% of the Facility A amount
    starting March 31, 2002 and matures approximately eight and one half years
    after February 2, 1999. Facility B is also to be repaid in quarterly
    installments of .25% of the Facility B amount beginning in March 2002 and
    matures approximately nine years after February 2, 1999, on which date all
    remaining amounts of Facility B will be due and payable. Additional
    reductions of the Senior Credit Facility will also be required upon certain
    asset sales, subject to the right of the Company and its subsidiaries to
    reinvest asset sale proceeds under certain circumstances. The interest rate
    options include a LIBOR option and a Prime Rate option plus applicable
    margin rates based on the Company's total leverage ratio, as defined. In
    addition, the Company is required to pay a commitment fee on the unused
    revolver portion of Facility A which will accrue at a rate ranging from .25%
    to .375% per annum, depending on the Company's total leverage ratio, as
    defined.

    The rate applicable to balances outstanding at June 30, 1999 ranged from
    7.00% to 7.85%. Covenants of the Senior Credit Facility require, among other
    conditions, the maintenance of specific levels of the ratio of cash flows to
    future debt and interest expense and certain

                                      F-470
<PAGE>   716
                        BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP LLC

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                                 JUNE 30, 1999
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

    limitations on additional investments, indebtedness, capital expenditures,
    asset sales and affiliate transactions.

(b) On February 2, 1999, the Company sold $170,000 aggregate principal amount
    senior notes payable (the "Senior Notes"). In addition, on the same date,
    the Company issued $275,000 aggregate principal amount at maturity of senior
    discount notes, (the "Senior Discount Notes") for approximately $175,000
    gross proceeds (collectively the "Notes").

    The Senior Notes are unsecured and will mature on February 1, 2009. The
    Senior Notes bear interest at 8% per annum payable semi-annually on February
    1 and August 1 of each year, commencing August 1, 1999.

    The Senior Discount Notes are unsecured and will mature on February 1, 2009.
    The Senior Discount Notes were issued at a discount to their aggregate
    principal amount at maturity and will accrete at a rate of approximately
    9.25% per annum, compounded semi-annually, to an aggregate principal amount
    of $275,000 on February 1, 2004. Subsequent to February 1, 2004, the Senior
    Discount Notes will bear interest at a rate of 9.25% per annum payable
    semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing
    August 1, 2004.

    The Company may elect, upon not less than 60 days prior notice, to commence
    the accrual of interest on all outstanding Senior Discount Notes on or after
    February 1, 2002, in which case the outstanding principal amount at maturity
    of each Senior Discount Note will on such commencement date be reduced to
    the accreted value of such Senior Discount Note as of such date and interest
    shall be payable with respect to the Senior Discount Notes on each February
    and August 1 thereafter.

    The Company may not redeem the Notes prior to February 1, 2004 except that
    prior to February 1, 2002, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the Senior
    Notes and Senior Discount Notes at redemption prices equal to 108% and 109%
    of the applicable principal amount and accreted value, respectively.
    Subsequent to February 1, 2004, the Company may redeem the Notes at
    redemption prices declining annually from approximately 104% of the
    principal amount or accreted value.

    Bresnan Communications Group LLC and its wholly owned subsidiary Bresnan
    Capital Corporation are the sole obligors of the Senior Notes and Senior
    Discount Notes. Bresnan Communications Group LLC has no other assets or
    liabilities other than its investment in its wholly owned subsidiary Bresnan
    Telecommunications Company LLC. Bresnan Capital Corporation has no other
    assets or liabilities.

    Upon change of control of the Company, the holders of the notes have the
    right to require the Company to purchase the outstanding notes at a price
    equal to 101% of the principal amount or accreted value plus accrued and
    unpaid interest. (See note 6 "Proposed Sale of the Company").

    BTC has entered into interest rate swap agreements to effectively fix or set
    maximum interest rates on a portion of its floating rate long-term debt. BTC
    is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the
    counterparties to the interest rate swap agreements.

    At June 30, 1999, such Interest Rate Swap agreements effectively fixed or
    set a maximum LIBOR base interest rates between 5.84% and 8.08% on an
    aggregate notional principal amount of $110,000 which rates would become
    effective upon the occurrence of certain events. The effect of the Interest
    Rate Swap on interest expense for the six months ended
                                      F-471
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                        BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP LLC

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                                 JUNE 30, 1999
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

    June 30, 1998 and 1999 was not significant. The expiration dates of the
    Interest Rate Swaps ranges from August 25, 1999 to April 3, 2000. The
    difference between the fair market value and book value of long-term debt
    and the Interest Rate Swaps at June 30, 1998 and 1999 is not significant.

(4) TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

     BCG and its predecessor purchased, at TCI's cost, substantially all of its
pay television and other programming from affiliates of TCI. Charges for such
programming were $28,118 and $30,810 for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and
1999, respectively, and are included in programming expenses in the accompanying
consolidated financial statements.

     Prior to February 2, 1999, certain affiliates of the predecessor to BCG
provided administrative services to BCG and assumed managerial responsibility of
BCG's cable television system operations and construction. As compensation for
these services, BCG paid a monthly fee calculated pursuant to certain agreed
upon formulas. Subsequent to the TCI Transaction on February 2, 1999, certain
affiliates of BCG provide administrative services and have assumed managerial
responsibilities of BCG. As compensation for these services BCG pays a monthly
fee equal to approximately 3% of gross revenues. Such aggregate charges totaled
$5,961 and $5,040 and have been included in selling, general and administrative
expenses for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1999, respectively.

(5) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     The Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (the
"1992 Cable Act") imposed certain rate regulations on the cable television
industry. Under the 1992 Cable Act, all cable systems are subject to rate
regulation, unless they face "effective competition," as defined by the 1992
Cable Act and expanded in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the "1996 Act"),
in their local franchise area.

     Although the Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC") has established
regulations required by the 1992 Cable Act, local government units (commonly
referred to as local franchising authorities) are primarily responsible for
administering the regulation of a cable system's basic service tier ("BST"). The
FCC itself directly administered rate regulation of any cable programming
service tier ("CPST"). The FCC's authority to regulate CPST rates expired on
March 31, 1999. The FCC has taken the position that it will still adjudicate
CPST complaints filed after this sunset date (but no later than 180 days after
the last CPST rate increase imposed prior to March 31, 1999), and will strictly
limit its review (and possible refund orders) to the time period predating the
sunset date.

     Under the FCC's rate regulations, most cable systems were required to
reduce their BST and CPST rates in 1993 and 1994, and have since had their rate
increases governed by a complicated price structure that allows for the recovery
of inflation and certain associated costs, as well as providing some incentive
for expanding channel carriage. Operators also have the opportunity to bypass
this "benchmark" regulatory structure in favor of the traditional "cost-of-
service" regulation in cases where the latter methodology appears favorable.
Premium cable service offered on a per-channel or per-program basis remain
unregulated, as do affirmatively marketed packages consisting entirely of new
programming product.

                                      F-472
<PAGE>   718
                        BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP LLC

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                                 JUNE 30, 1999
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

     The management of BCG believes that it has complied in all material
respects with the provisions of the 1992 Cable Act and the 1996 Act, including
its rate setting provisions. If, as a result of the review process, a system
cannot substantiate its rates, it could be required to retroactively reduce its
rates to the appropriate benchmark and refund the excess portion of rates
received. Any refunds of the excess portion of CPST rates would be retroactive
to the date of complaint. Any refunds of the excess portion of BST or equipment
rates would be retroactive to one year prior to the implementation of the rate
reductions.

     Certain plaintiffs have filed or threatened separate class action
complaints against certain of the systems of BCG, alleging that the systems'
practice of assessing an administrative fee to the subscribers whose payments
are delinquent constitutes an invalid liquidated damage provision and a breach
of contract, and violates local consumer protection statutes. Plaintiffs seek
recovery of all late fees paid to the subject systems as a class purporting to
consist of all subscribers who were assessed such fees during the applicable
limitation period, plus attorney fees and costs.

     BCG has contingent liabilities related to legal proceedings and other
matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Although it is possible that
BCG may incur losses upon conclusion of the matters referred to above, an
estimate of any loss or range of loss cannot presently be made. Based upon the
facts available, management believes that, although no assurance can be given as
to the outcome of these actions, the ultimate disposition should not have
material adverse effect upon the combined financial condition of BCG.

     BCG leases business offices, has entered into pole attachment agreements
and uses certain equipment under lease arrangements. Rental expense under such
arrangements amounted to $1,582 and $1,691 during the six months ended June 30,
1998 and 1999, respectively.

     Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases are
estimated to approximate $2,240 per year for each of the next five years.

     It is expected that, in the normal course of business, expiring leases will
be renewed or replaced by leases on the same or other properties.

     During 1999, BCG has continued enterprise-wide comprehensive efforts to
assess and remediate its respective computer systems and related software and
equipment to ensure such systems, software and equipment recognize, process and
store information in the year 2000 and thereafter. Such year 2000 remediation
efforts include an assessment of its most critical systems, such as customer
service and billing systems, headends and other cable plant, business support
operations, and other equipment and facilities. BCG also continued its efforts
to verify the year 2000 readiness of its significant suppliers and vendors and
continued to communicate with significant business partners and affiliates to
assess affiliates' year 2000 status.

     BCG has formed a year 2000 program management team to organize and manage
its year 2000 remediation efforts. The program management team is responsible
for overseeing, coordinating and reporting on its respective year 2000
remediation efforts.

     During 1999, the project management team continued its surveys of
significant third-party vendors and suppliers whose systems, services or
products are important to its operations (e.g., suppliers of addressable
controllers and set-top boxes, and the provider of billing services). BCG has
instituted a verification process to determine the vendors' year 2000 readiness.
Such verification includes, as deemed necessary, reviewing vendors' test and
other data and engaging

                                      F-473
<PAGE>   719
                        BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP LLC

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                                 JUNE 30, 1999
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

in regular conferences with vendors' year 2000 teams. BCG is also requiring
testing to validate the year 2000 compliance of certain critical products and
services. The year 2000 readiness of such providers is critical to continued
provision of cable service.

     The failure to correct a material year 2000 problem could result in an
interruption or failure of certain important business operations. There can be
no assurance that the systems of BCG or the systems of other companies on which
they rely will be converted in time, or that any such failure to convert by BCG
or other companies will not have a material adverse effect on the financial
position, results of operations or cash flows of BCG.

(6) PROPOSED SALE OF THE COMPANY

     In June 1999, the Partners of BCCLP entered into an agreement to sell all
of their partnership interests in BCCLP to Charter Communications Holding
Company, LLC for a purchase price of approximately $3.1 billion in cash and
equity which will be reduced by the assumption of BCCLP's debt at closing. BCCLP
anticipates that this transaction will close in the first half of 2000.

                                      F-474
<PAGE>   720

                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

The Board of Directors
Tele-Communications, Inc.:

     We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Bresnan
Communications Group Systems, (as defined in Note 1 to the combined financial
statements) as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the related combined
statements of operations and Parents' investment and cash flows for each of the
years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1998. These combined financial
statements are the responsibility of the Bresnan Communications Group Systems
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these combined
financial statements based on our audits.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Bresnan
Communications Group Systems, as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.

                                   /s/ KPMG LLP

Denver, Colorado
April 2, 1999

                                      F-475
<PAGE>   721

                      BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP SYSTEMS
            (A COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 1)

                            COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
                           DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                1997         1998
                                                              ---------    ---------
                                                              (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                           <C>          <C>
                           ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents...................................  $  6,957     $  6,636
Restricted cash (note 3)....................................        --       47,199
Trade and other receivables, net............................    11,700        8,874
Property and equipment, at cost:
  Land and buildings........................................     5,229        4,123
  Distribution systems......................................   410,158      443,114
  Support equipment.........................................    45,687       50,178
                                                              --------     --------
                                                               461,074      497,415
  Less accumulated depreciation.............................   157,618      190,752
                                                              --------     --------
                                                               303,456      306,663
Franchise costs, net........................................   291,746      291,103
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization...............     3,339        3,961
                                                              --------     --------
     Total assets...........................................  $617,198     $664,436
                                                              ========     ========
            LIABILITIES AND PARENTS' INVESTMENT
Accounts payable............................................  $  2,071     $  3,193
Accrued expenses............................................    11,809       13,395
Accrued interest............................................    20,331       21,835
Debt........................................................   214,170      232,617
Other liabilities...........................................     9,719       11,648
                                                              --------     --------
     Total liabilities......................................   258,100      282,688
Parents' investment.........................................   359,098      381,748
                                                              --------     --------
Commitments and contingencies (note 7)
     Total liabilities and Parents' investment..............  $617,198     $664,436
                                                              ========     ========
</TABLE>


            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

                                      F-476
<PAGE>   722

                      BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP SYSTEMS
            (A COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 1)

           COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND PARENTS' INVESTMENT
                  YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1997 AND 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            1996        1997        1998
                                                          --------    --------    --------
                                                               (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                       <C>         <C>         <C>
Revenue.................................................  $216,609    $247,108    $261,964
Operating costs and expenses:
  Programming (note 6)..................................    46,087      53,857      63,686
  Operating.............................................    31,405      31,906      28,496
  Selling, general and administrative (note 6)..........    52,485      50,572      58,568
  Depreciation and amortization.........................    50,908      53,249      54,308
                                                          --------    --------    --------
                                                           180,885     189,584     205,058
                                                          --------    --------    --------
     Operating income...................................    35,724      57,524      56,906
Other income (expense):
  Interest expense:
     Related party (note 4).............................    (1,859)     (1,892)     (1,872)
     Other..............................................   (13,173)    (16,823)    (16,424)
  Gain on sale of cable television systems..............        --          --      27,027
  Other, net............................................      (844)       (978)       (273)
                                                          --------    --------    --------
                                                           (15,876)    (19,693)      8,458
                                                          --------    --------    --------
     Net earnings.......................................    19,848      37,831      65,364
Parents' investment:
  Beginning of year.....................................   344,664     347,188     359,098
  Operating expense allocations and charges (notes 4 and
     6).................................................    54,643      60,389      71,648
  Net assets of acquired systems (note 3)...............        --      33,635          --
  Cash transfers, net...................................   (71,967)   (119,945)   (114,362)
                                                          --------    --------    --------
  End of year...........................................  $347,188    $359,098    $381,748
                                                          ========    ========    ========
</TABLE>


            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

                                      F-477
<PAGE>   723

                      BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP SYSTEMS
            (A COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 1)

                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                  YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1997 AND 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               1996       1997       1998
                                                              -------    -------    -------
                                                                 (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                           <C>        <C>        <C>
Cash flows from operating activities
  Net earnings..............................................  $19,848    $37,831    $65,364
  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided
     by operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization..........................   50,908     53,249     54,308
     Gain on sale of cable television systems...............       --         --    (27,027)
     Other noncash charges..................................    1,171      2,141        452
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of
       effects of acquisitions:
       Change in receivables................................     (291)    (3,413)     2,826
       Change in other assets...............................     (144)       164         --
       Change in accounts payable, accrued expenses and
          other liabilities.................................    7,178      2,305      6,141
       Other, net...........................................      473        271        297
                                                              -------    -------    -------
          Net cash provided by operating activities.........   79,143     92,548    102,361
                                                              -------    -------    -------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Capital expended for property and equipment...............  (78,248)   (33,875)   (58,601)
  Capital expended for franchise costs......................      (87)    (1,407)      (157)
  Cash received in acquisitions.............................       --      1,179     28,681
  Change in restricted cash.................................       --         --    (47,199)
                                                              -------    -------    -------
          Net cash used in investing activities.............  (78,335)   (34,103)   (77,276)
                                                              -------    -------    -------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Borrowings under note agreement...........................   40,300     31,300     49,400
  Repayments under note agreement...........................  (18,546)   (24,364)   (30,953)
  Deferred finance costs paid...............................     (595)    (2,121)    (1,139)
  Change in Parents' investment.............................  (24,259)   (59,556)   (42,714)
                                                              -------    -------    -------
          Net cash used in financing activities.............   (3,100)   (54,741)   (25,406)
                                                              -------    -------    -------
          Net increase (decrease) in cash...................   (2,292)     3,704       (321)
Cash and cash equivalents:
  Beginning of year.........................................    5,545      3,253      6,957
                                                              -------    -------    -------
  End of year...............................................  $ 3,253    $ 6,957    $ 6,636
                                                              =======    =======    =======
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information --
  Cash paid during the year for interest....................  $12,996    $16,971    $16,792
                                                              =======    =======    =======
</TABLE>


            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

                                      F-478
<PAGE>   724

                      BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP SYSTEMS
            (A COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 1)

                     NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                        DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1997 AND 1998
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND PARTNERSHIP FORMATION

     The financial statements of Bresnan Communications Group Systems are the
combination of the financial statements of Bresnan Communications Company
Limited Partnership ("BCCLP") and certain additional cable television systems
(the "TCI Bresnan Systems") owned by affiliates of Tele-Communications, Inc.
("TCI"). BCCLP and the TCI Bresnan Systems are under the common ownership and
control of TCI for all periods presented. Based on such common ownership and
control, the accompanying financial statements are presented herein at
historical cost on a combined basis and will serve as a predecessor to Bresnan
Communications Group LLC. The combined net assets of Bresnan Communications
Group Systems are herein referred to as "Parents' investment".

     BCCLP is a partnership between a subsidiary of TCI and William J. Bresnan
and certain entities which he controls (collectively, the "Bresnan Entities").
BCCLP owns and operates cable television systems principally located in the
midwestern United States. TCI and the Bresnan Entities hold 78.4% and 21.6%
interests, respectively, in BCCLP.

     Certain of the TCI Bresnan Systems have been acquired through transactions
whereby TCI acquired various larger cable entities (the "Original Systems"). The
accounts of certain of the TCI Bresnan Systems include allocations of purchase
accounting adjustments from TCI's acquisition of the Original Systems. Such
allocations and the related franchise cost amortization are based upon the
relative fair market values of the systems involved. In addition, certain costs
of TCI and the Bresnan Entities are charged to the Bresnan Communications Group
Systems based on the methodologies described in note 6. Although such
allocations are not necessarily indicative of the costs that would have been
incurred by the Bresnan Communications Group Systems on a stand alone basis,
management of TCI and the Bresnan Entities believe that the resulting allocated
amounts are reasonable.

     On June 3, 1998, certain affiliates of TCI, the Bresnan Entities, BCCLP and
Blackstone Cable Acquisition Company, LLC ("Blackstone") (collectively, the
"Partners") entered into a Contribution Agreement. Effective February 2, 1999
under the terms of the contribution agreement, certain systems of affiliates of
TCI were transferred to BCCLP along with approximately $708,854 of assumed TCI
debt (the "TCI Transaction") which is not reflected in the accompanying combined
financial statements. At the same time, Blackstone contributed $136,500 to
BCCLP. As a result of these transactions, the Bresnan Entities remain the
managing partner of BCCLP, with a 10.2% combined general and limited partner
interest, while TCI and Blackstone are 50% and 39.8% limited partners of BCCLP,
respectively. The amount of the assumed TCI debt will be adjusted based on
certain working capital adjustments at a specified time after the consummation
of TCI Transaction. Upon completion of these transactions BCCLP formed a
wholly-owned subsidiary, Bresnan Communications Group LLC ("BCG"), into which it
contributed all its assets and liabilities. Simultaneous with this transaction
Bresnan Communications Group LLC formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Bresnan
Telecommunications Company LLC ("BTC"), into which it contributed all its assets
and liabilities.

     In anticipation of these transactions, on January 25, 1999, BCG sold
$170,000 aggregate principal amount of 8% senior notes (the "Senior Notes") due
2009 and $275,000 aggregate principal amount at maturity (approximately $175,000
gross proceeds) of 9.25% senior discount notes (the "Senior Discount Notes") due
2009. The net proceeds from the offering of the Senior Notes and the Senior
Discount Notes approximated $336,000 after giving effect to discounts and
                                      F-479
<PAGE>   725
                      BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP SYSTEMS
            (A COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 1)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                        DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1997 AND 1998
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

commissions. Also, BTC borrowed $508,000 of $650,000 available under a new
credit facility (the "Credit Facility").

     The proceeds of the Senior Notes, the Senior Discount Notes and the Credit
Facility were used to retire the assumed TCI debt and the outstanding debt of
the Bresnan Communications group systems prior to the TCI Transaction (see Note
4), as well as the payment of certain fees and expenses. Deferred financing
costs of $2.6 million associated with the retired debt will be written off.

     After giving effect to the issuance of debt noted above, the unaudited
proforma debt outstanding at December 31, 1998 would be $857 million and the
Parents' investment would decrease to a deficit position of $206 million at
December 31, 1998.

     On March 9, 1999, AT&T Corp. ("AT&T") acquired TCI in a merger (the "AT&T
Merger"). In the AT&T Merger, TCI became a subsidiary of AT&T.

(2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

  (a) Cash Equivalents

     Cash equivalents consist of investments which are readily convertible into
cash and have maturities of three months or less at the time of acquisition.

  (b) Trade and Other Receivables

     Receivables are reflected net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Such
allowance at December 31, 1997 and 1998 was not significant.

  (c) Property and Equipment

     Property and equipment is stated at cost, including acquisition costs
allocated to tangible assets acquired. Construction costs, including interest
during construction and applicable overhead, are capitalized. During 1996, 1997
and 1998, interest capitalized was $1,005, $324 and $47, respectively.

     Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis using estimated useful
lives of 3 to 15 years for distribution systems and 3 to 40 years for support
equipment and buildings.

     Repairs and maintenance are charged to operations, and renewals and
additions are capitalized. At the time of ordinary retirements, sales or other
dispositions of property, the original cost and cost of removal of such property
are charged to accumulated depreciation, and salvage, if any, is credited
thereto. Gains or losses are only recognized in connection with the sales of
properties in their entirety.

  (d) Franchise Costs

     Franchise costs include the difference between the cost of acquiring cable
television systems and amounts allocated to their tangible assets. Such amounts
are generally amortized on a straight-line basis over 40 years. Costs incurred
by Bresnan Communications Group Systems in negotiating and renewing franchise
agreements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the
franchise, generally 10 to 20 years.

                                      F-480
<PAGE>   726
                      BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP SYSTEMS
            (A COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 1)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                        DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1997 AND 1998
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

  (e) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

     Management periodically reviews the carrying amounts of property and
equipment and identifiable intangible assets to determine whether current events
or circumstances warrant adjustments to such carrying amounts. If an impairment
adjustment is deemed necessary based on an analysis of undiscounted cash flow,
such loss is measured by the amount that the carrying value of such assets
exceeds their fair value. Considerable management judgment is necessary to
estimate the fair value of assets. Accordingly, actual results could vary
significantly from such estimates. Assets to be disposed of are carried at the
lower of their financial statement carrying amount or fair value less costs to
sell.

  (f) Financial Instruments

     Bresnan Communications Group Systems has entered into fixed interest rate
exchange agreements ("Interest Rate Swaps") which are used to manage interest
rate risk arising from its financial liabilities. Such Interest Rate Swaps are
accounted for as hedges; accordingly, amounts receivable or payable under the
Interest Rate Swaps are recognized as adjustments to interest expense. Such
instruments are not used for trading purposes.

     During 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities," ("SFAS 133"), which is effective for all fiscal years
beginning after June 15, 1999. SFAS 133 establishes accounting and reporting
standards for derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring that
all derivative instruments be reported as assets or liabilities and measured at
their fair values. Under SFAS 133, changes in the fair values of derivative
instruments are recognized immediately in earnings unless those instruments
qualify as hedges of the (1) fair values of existing assets, liabilities, or
firm commitments, (2) variability of cash flows of forecasted transactions, or
(3) foreign currency exposures of net investments in foreign operations.
Although management has not completed its assessment of the impact of SFAS 133
on its combined results of operations and financial position, management
estimates that the impact of SFAS 133 will not be material.

  (g) Income Taxes

     The majority of the net assets comprising the TCI Bresnan Systems and BCCLP
were historically held in partnerships. In addition, BCG has been formed as a
limited liability company, to be treated for tax purposes as a flow-through
entity. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income tax expense or
benefit in the accompanying combined financial statements as the earnings or
losses of Bresnan Communications Group Systems will be reported in the
respective tax returns of BCG's members (see note 5).

  (h) Revenue Recognition

     Cable revenue for customer fees, equipment rental, advertising, and
pay-per-view programming is recognized in the period that services are
delivered. Installation revenue is recognized in the period the installation
services are provided to the extent of direct selling costs. Any remaining
amount is deferred and recognized over the estimated average period that
customers are expected to remain connected to the cable distribution system.

                                      F-481
<PAGE>   727
                      BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP SYSTEMS
            (A COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 1)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                        DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1997 AND 1998
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

  (i) Combined Statements of Cash Flows

     Except for acquisition transactions described in note 3, transactions
effected through Parents' investment have been considered constructive cash
receipts and payments for purposes of the combined statements of cash flows.

  (j) Estimates

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.

(3) ACQUISITIONS AND SYSTEM DISPOSITIONS

     In January 1997, affiliates of TCI acquired certain cable television assets
located in or around the Saginaw, Michigan area which are included in the TCI
Bresnan Systems. TCI's cost basis in such acquired assets has been allocated
based on their respective fair values. Such allocation has been reflected in the
accompanying combined financial statements as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Cash........................................................  $ 1,179
Property and equipment......................................   10,786
Franchise costs.............................................   21,670
                                                              -------
  Parents' investment.......................................  $33,635
                                                              =======
</TABLE>

     In addition in 1998, BCCLP acquired two cable systems which were accounted
for under the purchase method. The purchase prices were allocated to the assets
acquired in relation to their fair values as increases in property and equipment
of $7,099 and franchise costs of $21,651.

     The results of operations of these cable television systems have been
included in the accompanying combined statements of operations from their dates
of acquisition. Pro forma information on the acquisitions has not been presented
because the effects were not significant.

     During 1998, BCCLP also disposed of two cable systems for gross proceeds of
$58,949, which resulted in gain on sale of cable television systems of $27,027.
In connection with one of the dispositions, a third party intermediary received
$47,199 of cash that is designated to be reinvested in certain identified assets
for income tax purposes.

(4) DEBT

     Debt is summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         1997        1998
                                                       --------    --------
<S>                                                    <C>         <C>
Notes payable to banks(a)............................  $190,300    $209,000
  Notes payable to partners(b).......................    22,100      22,100
  Other debt.........................................     1,770       1,517
                                                       --------    --------
                                                       $214,170    $232,617
                                                       ========    ========
</TABLE>

                                      F-482
<PAGE>   728
                      BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP SYSTEMS
            (A COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 1)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                        DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1997 AND 1998
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

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(a) The notes payable to banks represent borrowings under a $250,000 senior
    unsecured reducing revolving credit and term loan facility (the "Bank
    Facility") as documented in the loan agreement as amended and restated as of
    August 5, 1998. The Bank Facility calls for a current available commitment
    of $250,000 of which $209,000 is outstanding at December 31, 1998. The Bank
    Facility provides for two tranches, a revolving loan tranche of $175,000
    (the "Revolving Loan Tranche") and a term loan tranche of $75,000 (the "Term
    Loan Tranche"). The Revolving Loan Tranche is available through March 30,
    1999 and then requires quarterly payments/commitment reductions ranging from
    2.5% to 7.5% of the principal through its maturity on March 31, 2005. The
    Term Loan Tranche, fully drawn at closing and maturing March 31, 2006,
    requires quarterly payments of .25% beginning March 31, 1999 through
    December 31, 2004, quarterly payments of 2.5% for the year ended December
    31, 2005 and 84% of the principal at maturity. The Bank Facility provides
    for interest at varying rates based on two optional measures: 1) for the
    Revolving Loan Tranche, the prime rate plus .625% and/or the London
    Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 1.625% and 2) for the Term Loan
    Tranche, the prime rate plus 1.75% and/or LIBOR plus 2.75%. The Bank
    Facility has provisions for certain performance-based interest rate
    reductions which are available under either interest rate option. In
    addition, the Bank Facility allows for interest rate swap agreements.

    The rates applicable to balances outstanding at December 31, 1998 ranged
    from 6.815% to 8.000% Covenants of the Bank Facility require, among other
    conditions, the maintenance of certain earnings, cash flow and financial
    ratios and include certain limitations on additional investments,
    indebtedness, capital expenditures, asset sales, management fees and
    affiliate transactions. Commitment fees of .375% per annum are payable on
    the unused principal amounts of the available commitment under the Bank
    Facility, as well as an annual agency fee to a bank of $60. A guarantee in
    the amount of $3,000, has been provided by one of the BCCLP partners.

    Balances outstanding at December 31, 1998 are due as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                <C>
   1999..........................................  $ 14,150
   2000..........................................    17,500
   2001..........................................    20,850
   2002..........................................    24,200
   2003 and thereafter...........................   132,300
                                                   --------
                                                   $209,000
                                                   ========
</TABLE>

(b) The note payable to a partner is comprised of a $25,000 subordinated note of
    which $22,100 was outstanding at December 31, 1997 and 1998. The note, dated
    May 12, 1988, is junior and subordinate to the senior debt represented by
    the notes payable to banks. Interest is to be provided for at the prime rate
    (as defined) and is payable quarterly, to the extent allowed under the bank
    subordination agreement, or at the maturity date of the note, which is the
    earlier of April 30, 2001 or the first business day following the full
    repayment of the entire amount due under the notes payable to banks.
    Applicable interest rates at December 31, 1997 and 1998 were 8.25% and
    7.75%, respectively. The note also provides for repayment at any time
    without penalty, subject to subordination restrictions.

                                      F-483
<PAGE>   729
                      BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP SYSTEMS
            (A COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 1)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                        DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1997 AND 1998
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

     Bresnan Communications Group Systems has entered into Interest Rate Swaps
to effectively fix or set a maximum interest rate on a portion of its floating
rate long-term debt. Bresnan Communications Group Systems is exposed to credit
loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to the Interest Rate
Swaps.

     At December 31, 1998, such Interest Rate Swaps effectively fixed or set
maximum interest rates between 9.625% and 9.705% on an aggregate notional
principal amount of $110,000, which rate would become effective upon the
occurrence of certain events. The effect of the Interest Rate Swaps was to
increase interest expense by $851, $460, and $19 for the years ended December
31, 1996, 1997 and 1998, respectively. The expiration dates of the Interest Rate
Swaps ranges from August 25, 1999 to April 3, 2000. The difference between the
fair market value and book value of long-term debt and the Interest Rate Swaps
at December 31, 1997 and 1998 is not significant.

(5) INCOME TAXES

     Taxable earnings differ from those reported in the accompanying combined
statements of operations due primarily to differences in depreciation and
amortization methods and estimated useful lives under regulations prescribed by
the Internal Revenue Service. At December 31, 1998, the reported amounts of
Bresnan Communications Group Systems' assets exceeded their respective tax bases
by approximately $394 million.

(6) TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

     Bresnan Communications Group Systems purchases, at TCI's cost,
substantially all of its pay television and other programming from affiliates of
TCI. Charges for such programming were $42,897, $48,588 and $58,562 for 1996,
1997 and 1998, respectively, and are included in programming expenses in the
accompanying combined financial statements.

     Certain affiliates of the Partners provide administrative services to
Bresnan Communications Group Systems and have assumed managerial responsibility
of Bresnan Communications Group Systems cable television system operations and
construction. As compensation for these services, Bresnan Communications Group
Systems pays a monthly fee calculated pursuant to certain agreed upon formulas.
Such charges totaled $11,746, $11,801 and $13,086 and have been included in
selling, general and administrative expenses for years ended December 31, 1996,
1997 and 1998, respectively.

(7) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     On October 5, 1992, Congress enacted the Cable Television Consumer
Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (the "1992 Cable Act"). In 1993 and 1994,
the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") adopted certain rate regulations
required by the 1992 Cable Act and imposed a moratorium on certain rate
increases. As a result of such actions, Bresnan Communications Group Systems'
basic and tier service rates and its equipment and installation charges (the
"Regulated Services") are subject to the jurisdiction of local franchising
authorities and the FCC. Basic and tier service rates are evaluated against
competitive benchmark rates as published by the FCC, and equipment and
installation charges are based on actual costs. Any rates for Regulated Services
that exceeded the benchmarks were reduced as required by the 1993 and 1994 rate
regulations. The rate regulations do not apply to the relatively few systems
                                      F-484
<PAGE>   730
                      BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP SYSTEMS
            (A COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 1)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                        DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1997 AND 1998
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

which are subject to "effective competition" or to services offered on an
individual service basis, such as premium movie and pay-per-view services.

     Bresnan Communications Group Systems believes that it has complied in all
material respects with the provisions of the 1992 Cable Act, including its rate
setting provisions. However, Bresnan Communications Group Systems' rates for
Regulated Services are subject to review by the FCC, if a complaint has been
filed by a customer, or the appropriate franchise authority, if such authority
has been certified by the FCC to regulate rates. If, as a result of the review
process, a system cannot substantiate its rates, it could be required to
retroactively reduce its rates to the appropriate benchmark and refund the
excess portion of rates received. Any refunds of the excess portion of tier
service rates would be retroactive to the date of complaint. Any refunds of the
excess portion of all other Regulated Service rates would be retroactive to one
year prior to the implementation of the rate reductions.

     Certain of Bresnan Communications Group Systems' individual systems have
been named in purported class actions in various jurisdictions concerning late
fee charges and practices. Certain of Bresnan Communications Group Systems'
cable systems charge late fees to customers who do not pay their cable bills on
time. Plaintiffs generally allege that the late fees charged by such cable
systems are not reasonably related to the costs incurred by the cable systems as
a result of the late payment. Plaintiffs seek to require cable systems to
provide compensation for alleged excessive late fee charges for past periods.
These cases are at various stages of the litigation process. Based upon the
facts available, management believes that, although no assurances can be given
as to the outcome of these actions, the ultimate disposition of these matters
should not have a material adverse effect upon the financial condition or
results of operations of Bresnan Communications Group Systems.

     BCCLP entered into three letters of intent with three different cable
operators pursuant to which the BCCLP intends to sell a small cable television
system in Michigan and acquire cable television systems in both Michigan and
Minnesota. These transactions would result in a net cost to the BCCLP of
approximately $63,000, $2,000 was deposited for the acquisition in Michigan.
BCCLP expects to fund these transactions through the use of restricted cash,
cash flow from operations and additional borrowings.

     Bresnan Communications Group Systems has other contingent liabilities
related to legal proceedings and other matters arising in the ordinary course of
business. Although it is reasonably possible Bresnan Communications Group
Systems may incur losses upon conclusion of such matters, an estimate of any
loss or range of loss cannot be made. In the opinion of the management, it is
expected that amounts, if any, which may be required to satisfy such
contingencies will not be material in relation to the accompanying combined
financial statements.

     Bresnan Communications Group Systems leases business offices, has entered
into pole attachment agreements and uses certain equipment under lease
arrangements. Rental expense under such arrangements amounted to $3,208, $3,221
and $2,833 in 1996, 1997 and 1998, respectively.

     Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases are
estimated to approximate $2,240 per year for each of the next five years.

     It is expected that, in the normal course of business, expiring leases will
be renewed or replaced by leases on the same or similar properties.
                                      F-485
<PAGE>   731
                      BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP SYSTEMS
            (A COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 1)

             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                        DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1997 AND 1998
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

     During 1998, TCI and BCCLP have continued enterprise-wide, comprehensive
efforts to assess and remediate their respective computer systems and related
software and equipment to ensure such systems, software and equipment will
recognize, process and store information in the year 2000 and thereafter. Such
year 2000 remediation efforts, which encompass the TCI Bresnan Systems and the
Bresnan Entities, respectively, include an assessment of their most critical
systems, such as customer service and billing systems, headends and other cable
plant, business support operations, and other equipment and facilities. TCI and
BCCLP also continued their efforts to verify the year 2000 readiness of their
significant suppliers and vendors and continued to communicate with significant
business partners' and affiliates to assess such partners and affiliates' year
2000 status.

     TCI and BCCLP have formed year 2000 program management teams to organize
and manage their year 2000 remediation efforts. The program management teams are
responsible for overseeing, coordinating and reporting on their respective year
2000 remediation efforts. Upon consummation of the TCI Transaction, assessment
and remediation of year 2000 issues for the TCI Bresnan Systems became the
responsibility of BCCLP.

     During 1998, the project management teams continued their surveys of
significant third-party vendors and suppliers whose systems, services or
products are important to their operations (e.g., suppliers of addressable
controllers and set-top boxes, and the provider of billing services). The year
2000 readiness of such providers is critical to continued provision of cable
service.

     TCI and BCCLP have instituted a verification process to determine the
vendors' year 2000 readiness. Such verification includes, as deemed necessary,
reviewing vendors' test and other data and engaging in regular conferences with
vendors' year 2000 teams. TCI and BCCLP are also requiring testing to validate
the year 2000 compliance of certain critical products and services.

     The failure to correct a material year 2000 problem could result in an
interruption or failure of certain important business operations. There can be
no assurance that the systems of Bresnan Communications Group Systems or the
systems of other companies on which they rely will be converted in time, or that
any such failure to convert by the Bresnan Communications Group Systems or other
companies will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position,
results of operations or cash flows of Bresnan Communications Group Systems.

                                      F-486
<PAGE>   732


[Inside Back Cover]



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             Charter Cable Television and Charter Digital Cable(TM)



          High Speed


             Internet Access


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          Internet TV


               With Worldgate TV over Cable(SM)



          Interactive TV


          Through a partnership with Wink(TM)



[Graphics of friendly customer service representative assisting customer using a
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[Charter logo]

<PAGE>   733

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      No dealer, salesperson or other person is authorized to give any
information or to represent anything not contained in this prospectus. You must
not rely on any unauthorized information or representations. This prospectus is
an offer to sell only the shares offered hereby, but only under circumstances
and in jurisdictions where it is lawful to do so. The information contained in
this prospectus is current only as of its date.
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                               TABLE OF CONTENTS


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                PAGE
                                ----
<S>                             <C>
Prospectus Summary............     1
Risk Factors..................    15
Forward-Looking Statements....    34
Use of Proceeds...............    35
Dividend Policy...............    37
Capitalization................    38
Dilution......................    42
Unaudited Pro Forma Financial
   Statements.................    44
Selected Historical Financial
   Data.......................    72
Management's Discussion and
   Analysis of Financial
   Condition And Results of
   Operations.................    74
Business......................   107
Regulation and Legislation....   152
Management....................   161
Principal Stockholders........   176
Certain Relationships and
   Related Transactions.......   178
Description of Certain
   Indebtedness...............   192
Description of Capital Stock
   and Membership Units.......   213
Shares Eligible for Future
   Sale.......................   229
Certain United States Tax
   Considerations for Non-
   United States Holders......   231
Legal Matters.................   237
Experts.......................   237
Underwriting..................   239
Index to Financial
   Statements.................   F-1
</TABLE>



      Through and including          , 1999 (the 25th day after the date of this
prospectus), all dealers effecting transactions in these securities, whether or
not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus.
This is in addition to the dealers' obligation to deliver a prospectus when
acting as underwriters and with respect to their unsold allotments or
subscriptions.

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                               170,000,000 Shares

                                    CHARTER
                              COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
                              Class A Common Stock

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                              GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.
                            BEAR, STEARNS & CO. INC.
                           MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER
                          DONALDSON, LUFKIN & JENRETTE
                              MERRILL LYNCH & CO.
                              SALOMON SMITH BARNEY

                           A.G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

                              M.R. BEAL & COMPANY

                      Representatives of the Underwriters
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<PAGE>   734

                                    PART II
                   INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN THE PROSPECTUS

ITEM 13.  OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION

     The following table sets forth the expenses, other than underwriting
discounts and commissions, to be paid in connection with the sale of the Class A
common stock being registered, all of which will be paid by the Registrant. All
amounts are estimates except the registration fee, the Nasdaq National Market
listing fee and the NASD filing fee.


<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Registration fee............................................  $1,032,631
Nasdaq National Market listing fee..........................      *
NASD filing fee.............................................      30,500
Accounting fees and expenses................................      *
Legal fees and expenses.....................................      *
Blue Sky fees and expenses..................................      *
Printing and engraving expenses.............................      *
Transfer agent and registrar fees...........................      *
Miscellaneous expenses......................................      *
                                                              ----------
          Total.............................................  $   *
                                                              ==========
</TABLE>


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* To be completed by amendment.

ITEM 14.  INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

INDEMNIFICATION UNDER THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS OF THE
REGISTRANT

     The Registrant's certificate of incorporation provides that a director of
the Registrant shall not be personally liable to the Registrant or its
stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director,
except for liability: (i) for any breach of the directors' duty of loyalty to
the Registrant or its stockholders; (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith
or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; (iii)
under Section 174 of the Delaware General Corporation law; or (iv) for any
transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit. The
Registrant's bylaws require the Registrant to indemnify any person who was or is
a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or
completed proceeding by reason of the fact that he is or was a director or
officer of the Registrant, or any other person designated by the board of
directors (which may include any person serving at the request of the Registrant
as a director, officer, employee, agent, fiduciary or trustee of another
corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other
entity or enterprise), in each case, against certain liabilities (including
damages, judgments, amounts paid in settlement, fines, penalties and expenses),
except where such indemnification is expressly prohibited by applicable law,
where such person has engaged in willful misconduct or recklessness or where
such indemnification has been determined to be unlawful. Such indemnification as
to expenses is mandatory to the extent the individual is successful on the
merits of the matter.

INDEMNIFICATION UNDER THE DELAWARE GENERAL CORPORATION LAW

     Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, authorizes a
corporation to indemnify any person who was or is a party, or is threatened to
be made a party, to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or
proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, by reason
of the fact that the person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of
the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a
director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint
venture, trust or other

                                      II-1
<PAGE>   735

enterprise, against expenses, including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines and
amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by the person in
connection with such action, suit or proceeding, if the person acted in good
faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed
to, the best interests of the corporation and, with respect to any criminal
action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe the person's conduct
was unlawful. In addition, the Delaware General Corporation Law permits
indemnification only for expenses (including attorneys fees) in connection with
an action or suit by or in the right of the corporation, and, in respect of any
claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be
liable to the corporation, such indemnification is permitted only to the extent
that the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon
application that, despite the adjudication of liability, but in view of all the
circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to
indemnity for such expenses, which such court shall deem proper. To the extent
that a present or former director or officer of a corporation has been
successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or
proceeding referred to above, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter, such
person shall be indemnified against expenses, including attorneys' fees,
actually and reasonably incurred by such person.

INDEMNIFICATION UNDER THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CHARTER
COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY


     The limited liability company agreement of Charter Communications Holding
Company, entered into as of February 9, 1999, by Charter Investment, Inc. as the
initial member, provides that the members, the manager, the directors, their
affiliates or any person who at any time serves or has served as a director,
officer, employee or other agent of any member or any such affiliate, and who,
in such capacity, engages or has engaged in activities on behalf of Charter
Communications Holding Company, shall be indemnified and held harmless by
Charter Communications Holding Company to the fullest extent permitted by law
from and against any losses, damages, expenses, including attorneys' fees,
judgments and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by or
in connection with any claim, action, suit or proceeding arising out of or
incidental to such indemnifiable person's conduct or activities on behalf of
Charter Communications Holding Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no
indemnification is available under the limited liability company agreement for
actions constituting bad faith, willful misconduct or fraud. Payment of these
indemnification obligations shall be made from the assets of Charter
Communications Holding Company and the members shall not be personally liable to
an indemnifiable person for payment of indemnification.


ITEM 15.  RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES.


     The Registrant has not issued any common stock prior to the offering.
Concurrently with the consummation of the offering to which this registration
statement relates, Paul G. Allen, Jerald L. Kent, Barry L. Babcock and Howard L.
Wood will purchase a total of 50,000 shares of Class B common stock for an
aggregate purchase price of $1,000,000. The offering and sale of the shares of
common stock will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 because the
offering and sales will be made in reliance on the exemption provided by Section
4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 506 thereunder for transactions by
an issuer not involving a public offering.



     At its inception, Charter Communications, Inc. issued in July 1999 100
shares of its Class A common stock to Charter Investment, Inc. This transaction
was undertaken as a private placement.



     In September 1999, Charter Communications Operating, LLC, our affiliate,
acquired Rifkin Acquisition Partners L.L.L.P. and Interlink Communications
Partners, LLLP. In exchange for a portion of the equity of these entities,
Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC issued 133,312,118 of its Class A
preferred membership units to 27 individuals and entities. The Charter

                                      II-2
<PAGE>   736


Communications Holding Company preferred membership units are exchangeable at
the consummation of this offering for shares of our Class A common stock. The
issuance of these securities has not been registered.



     In May 1999, Charter Investment, Inc., our affiliate, entered into an
agreement to purchase partnership interests in Falcon Communications, L.P. from
Falcon Holding Group, L.P. and TCI Falcon Holdings, LLC, interests in a number
of Falcon entities held by Falcon Cable Trust and Falcon Holding Group, Inc.,
specified interests in Enstar Communications Corporation and Enstar Finance
Company, LLC held by Falcon Holding Group, L.P., and specified interests in
Adlink held by DHN, Inc. Under the Falcon purchase agreement, Falcon Holding
Group, L.P. has agreed to contribute to Charter Communications Holding Company a
portion of its partnership interest in Falcon Communications, L.P. in exchange
for common membership units of Charter Communications Holding Company. The
issuance of these securities has not been registered.



     In June 1999, Charter Communications Holding Company, our affiliate,
entered into an agreement to purchase Bresnan Communications Company Limited
Partnership. Under the Bresnan purchase agreement, Charter Communications
Holding Company has agreed to issue $1.0 billion worth of its common membership
units to the Bresnan sellers in partial consideration for the equity of Bresnan
Communications Company Limited Partnership. The Charter Communications Holding
company membership units are exchangeable for Class A common stock. The issuance
of these securities has not been registered.


ITEM 16.  EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.

EXHIBITS


<TABLE>
<S>       <C>
 1.1      Form of Underwriting Agreement by and among Registrant and
          the underwriters*
 2.1      Merger Agreement, dated March 31, 1999, by and between
          Charter Communications Holdings, LLC and Marcus Cable
          Holdings, LLC(1)
 2.2(a)   Membership Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 1, 1999,
          by and between ACEC Holding Company, LLC and Charter
          Communications, Inc. (now called Charter Investment,
          Inc.)(9)
 2.2(b)   Assignment of Membership Purchase Agreement, dated as of
          February 23, 1999, by and between Charter Communications,
          Inc. (now called Charter Investment, Inc.) and Charter
          Communications Entertainment II, LLC(9)
 2.3(a)   Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 17, 1999,
          among Greater Media, Inc., Greater Media Cablevision, Inc.
          and Charter Communications, Inc. (now called Charter
          Investment, Inc.)(9)
 2.3(b)   Assignment of Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February
          23, 1999, by and between Charter Communications, Inc. (now
          called Charter Investment, Inc.) and Charter Communications
          Entertainment I, LLC(9)
 2.4      Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 23, 1999, by and
          among Charter Communications, Inc. (now called Charter
          Investment, Inc.), Charter Communications, LLC, Renaissance
          Media Holdings LLC and Renaissance Media Group LLC(9)
 2.5      Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 22, 1999, among
          Charter Communications, Inc. (now called Charter Investment,
          Inc.), Charter Communications, LLC, Charter Helicon, LLC,
          Helicon Partners I, L.P., Baum Investments, Inc. and the
          limited partners of Helicon Partners I, L.P.(9)
 2.6(a)   Asset and Stock Purchase Agreement, dated April 20, 1999,
          between Intermedia Partners of West Tennessee, L.P. and
          Charter Communications, LLC(9)
 2.6(b)   Stock Purchase Agreement, dated April 20, 1999, between TCID
          1P-V, Inc. and Charter Communications, LLC(1)
</TABLE>


                                      II-3
<PAGE>   737

<TABLE>
<S>       <C>
 2.6(c)   RMG Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 20, 1999, between
          Robin Media Group, Inc., InterMedia Partners of West
          Tennessee, L.P. and Charter RMG, LLC(1)
 2.6(d)   Asset Exchange Agreement, dated April 20, 1999, among
          InterMedia Partners Southeast, Charter Communications, LLC,
          Charter Communications Properties, LLC, and Marcus Cable
          Associates, L.L.C.(1)
 2.6(e)   Asset Exchange Agreement, dated April 20, 1999, among
          InterMedia Partners, a California Limited Partnership,
          Brenmor Cable Partners, L.P. and Robin Media Group, Inc.(1)
 2.6(f)   Common Agreement, dated April 20, 1999, between InterMedia
          Partners, InterMedia Partners Southeast, InterMedia Partners
          of West Tennessee, L.P., InterMedia Capital Partners IV,
          L.P., InterMedia Partners IV, L.P., Brenmor Cable Partners,
          L.P., TCID IP-V, Inc., Charter Communications, LLC, Charter
          Communications Properties, LLC, Marcus Cable Associates,
          L.L.C. and Charter RMG, LLC(10)+
 2.7(a)   Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of April 26, 1999, by
          and among Interlink Communications Partners, LLLP, the
          sellers listed therein and Charter Communications, Inc. (now
          called Charter Investment, Inc.)(1)
 2.7(b)   Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of April 26, 1999, by
          and among Rifkin Acquisition Partners, L.L.L.P., the sellers
          listed therein and Charter Communications, Inc. (now called
          Charter Investment, Inc.)(9)
 2.7(c)   RAP Indemnity Agreement, dated April 26, 1999, by and among
          the sellers listed therein and Charter Communications, Inc.
          (now called Charter Investment, Inc.)(9)
 2.7(d)   Assignment of Purchase Agreement with Interlink
          Communications Partners, LLLP, dated as of June 30, 1999, by
          and between Charter Communications, Inc. (now called Charter
          Investment, Inc.) and Charter Communications Operating,
          LLC(9)
 2.7(e)   Assignment of Purchase Agreement with Rifkin Acquisition
          Partners L.L.L.P., dated as of June 30, 1999, by and between
          Charter Communications, Inc. (now called Charter Investment,
          Inc.) and Charter Communications Operating, LLC(1)
 2.7(f)   Assignment of RAP Indemnity Agreement, dated as of June 30,
          1999, by and between Charter Communications, Inc. (now
          called Charter Investment, Inc.) and Charter Communications
          Operating, LLC(9)
 2.7(g)   Amendment to the Purchase Agreement with Interlink
          Communications Partners, LLLP, dated June 29, 1999(11)
 2.7(h)   Contribution Agreement, dated as of September 14, 1999, by
          and among Charter Communications Operating, LLC, Charter
          Communications Holding Company, LLC, Charter Communications,
          Inc., Paul G. Allen and the certain other individuals and
          entities listed on the signature pages thereto*
 2.8      Securities Purchase Agreement, dated May 13, 1999, by and
          between Avalon Cable Holdings LLC, Avalon Investors, L.L.C.,
          Avalon Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc. and Avalon Cable LLC
          and Charter Communications Holdings LLC and Charter
          Communications, Inc. (now called Charter Investment,
          Inc.)(5)
 2.9      Purchase and Contribution Agreement, dated as of May 26,
          1999, by and among Falcon Communications, L.P., Falcon
          Holding Group, L.P., TCI Falcon Holdings, LLC, Falcon Cable
          Trust, Falcon Holding Group, Inc. and DHN Inc. and Charter
          Communications, Inc. (now called Charter Investment, Inc.)
</TABLE>


                                      II-4
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<TABLE>
<S>          <C>
 2.9(a)      First Amendment to Purchase and Contribution Agreement, dated as of June 22, 1999, by and among Charter
             Communications, Inc., Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC, Falcon Communications, L.P., Falcon
             Holding Group, L.P., TCI Falcon Holdings, LLC, Falcon Cable Trust, Falcon Holding Group, Inc. and DHN
             Inc.(8)
 2.10        Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 21, 1999, among Blackstone TWF Capital Partners, L.P., Blackstone
             TWF Capital Partners A L.P., Blackstone TWF Capital Partners B L.P., Blackstone TWF Family Investment
             Partnership, L.P., RCF Carry, LLC, Fanch Management Partners, Inc., PBW Carried Interest, Inc., RCF
             Indiana Management Corp, The Robert C. Fanch Revocable Trust, A. Dean Windry, Thomas Binning, Jack
             Pottle, SDG/Michigan Communications Joint Venture, Fanch-JV2 Master Limited Partnership, Cooney Cable
             Associates of Ohio, Limited Partnership, North Texas Cablevision, LTD., Post Cablevision of Texas,
             Limited Partnership, Spring Green Communications, L.P., Fanch-Narragansett CSI Limited Partnership, and
             Fanch Cablevision of Kansas General Partnership and Charter Communications, Inc. (now known as Charter
             Investment, Inc.)
 2.11        Purchase and Contribution Agreement, entered into as of June 1999, by and among BCI (USA), LLC, William
             Bresnan, Blackstone BC Capital Partners L.P., Blackstone BC Offshore Capital Partners L.P., Blackstone
             Family Investment Partnership III L.P., TCID of Michigan, Inc. and TCI Bresnan LLC and Charter
             Communications Holding Company, LLC (now called Charter Investment, Inc.)
 3.1         Form of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Registrant*
 3.2         Bylaws of Registrant*
 4.1         Form of certificate evidencing shares of Class A common stock
 5.1         Form of Opinion of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP regarding legality of the securities being
             registered
10.1         Credit Agreement, dated as of March 18, 1999, between Charter Communications Operating, LLC and certain
             lenders and agents named therein(1)
10.2(a)      Amended and Restated Management Agreement, dated March 17, 1999, between Charter Communications
             Operating, LLC and Charter Communications, Inc. (now called Charter Investment, Inc.)(9)
10.2(b)      Form of Second Amended Management Agreement, dated as of                , 1999, by and among Charter
             Investment, Inc., Charter Communications, Inc. and Charter Communications Operating, LLC
10.2(c)      Form of Mutual Services Agreement, dated as of                , 1999, by and between Charter
             Communications, Inc. and Charter Investment, Inc.
10.2(d)      Form of Management Agreement, dated as of                , 1999, by and between Charter Communications
             Holding Company, LLC and Charter Communications, Inc.
10.3         Consulting Agreement, dated as of March 10, 1999, by and between Vulcan Northwest Inc., Charter
             Communications, Inc. (now called Charter Investment, Inc.) and Charter Communications Holdings, LLC(9)
10.4         Indenture relating to the 8.250% Senior Notes due 2007, dated as of March 17, 1999, between Charter
             Communications Holdings, LLC, Charter Communications Holdings Capital Corporation and Harris Trust and
             Savings Bank(1)
10.5         Indenture relating to the 8.625% Senior Notes due 2009, dated as of March 17, 1999, among Charter
             Communications Holdings, LLC, Charter Communications Holdings Capital Corporation and Harris Trust and
             Savings Bank(1)
10.6         Indenture relating to the 9.920% Senior Discount Notes due 2011, dated as of March 17, 1999, among
             Charter Communications Holdings, LLC, Charter Communications Holdings Capital Corporation and Harris
             Trust and Savings Bank(1)
</TABLE>


                                      II-5
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<TABLE>
<S>       <C>
10.7      Indenture, dated as of April 9, 1998, by and among
          Renaissance Media (Louisiana) LLC, Renaissance Media
          (Tennessee) LLC, Renaissance Media Capital Corporation,
          Renaissance Media Group LLC and United States Trust Company
          of New York, as trustee(2)
10.8      Indenture, dated January 15, 1996, by and among Rifkin
          Acquisition Partners, L.L.L.P., Rifkin Acquisition Capital
          Corp., as issuers, Cable Equities of Colorado Management
          Corp., FNI Management Corp., Cable Equities of Colorado,
          Ltd., Cable Equities, Inc. and Rifkin/Tennessee, Ltd., as
          Subsidiary Guarantors, and Marine Midland Bank, as
          trustee(3)
10.9      Indenture, dated as of October 15, 1993, by and among The
          Helicon Group, L.P. and Helicon Capital Corp., as issuers,
          and Shawmut Bank Connecticut, National Association, as
          trustee(4)
10.10     Charter Communications Holdings, LLC 1999 Option Plan(9)
10.11(a)  Membership Interests Purchase Agreement, dated July 22,
          1999, by and between Charter Communications Holding Company,
          LLC and Paul G. Allen(11)
10.11(b)  Form of Contribution Agreement, dated as of             ,
          1999, by and between Charter Investment, Inc. and Charter
          Communications Holding Company, LLC*
10.11(c)  Amendment to Membership Interests Purchase Agreement, dated
          as of August 10, 1999, by and among Charter Communications
          Holding Company, LLC, Vulcan Cable III Inc. and Paul G.
          Allen(11)
10.11(d)  Letter from Paul G. Allen regarding agreement to purchase
          Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC membership units
10.12(a)  Certificate of Formation of Charter Communications Holding
          Company, LLC, filed on May 25, 1999
10.12(b)  Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement for
          Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC, effective as of
          October   , 1999, by and among Charter Communications, Inc.
          and the other individuals and entities listed on Schedule A
          thereto*
10.13     Exchange Agreement, dated as of October   , 1999 by and
          between Charter Communications, Inc., Charter Investment,
          Inc., Vulcan Cable III Inc., and certain Charter employees
          and officers made a party thereto pursuant to the terms
          thereof*
10.14     Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of October   , 1999,
          by and among Charter Communications, Inc. and the
          stockholders party thereto*
10.15(a)  Employment Agreement, dated as of August 28, 1998, between
          Jerald L. Kent and Paul G. Allen(12)
10.15(b)  Assignment of Employment Agreements, dated as of December
          23, 1998, between Paul G. Allen and Charter Communications,
          Inc. (now called Charter Investment, Inc.)(11)
10.15(c)  Form of Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of
                         , 1999, by and between Charter Investment,
          Inc. and Charter Communications, Inc.
10.16(a)  Employment Agreement, dated as of December 23, 1998, between
          Barry L. Babcock and Paul G. Allen(12)
10.16(b)  Form of Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of
                         , 1999, by and between Charter Investment,
          Inc. and Charter Communications, Inc.
10.17(a)  Employment Agreement, dated as of December 23, 1998, between
          Howard L. Wood and Paul G. Allen(12)
10.17(b)  Form of Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of
                      , 1999, by and between Charter Investment, Inc.
          and Charter Communications, Inc.
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<TABLE>
<S>       <C>
10.18     Note Purchase and Exchange Agreement, dated as of October
          21, 1991, by and among Falcon Telecable, The Mutual Life
          Insurance Company and MONY Life Insurance Company*
10.19     Letter Agreement, dated as of July 22, 1999 between Charter
          Communications Holding Company, LLC and Charter
          Communications Holdings, LLC(12)
10.20(a)  Option Agreement, dated as of February 9, 1999, between
          Jerald L. Kent and Charter Communications Holdings, LLC(11)
10.20(b)  Amendment to the Option Agreement, dated as of May 25, 1999,
          between Jerald L. Kent and Charter Communications Holding
          Company, LLC(11)
10.21     Assumption Agreement, dated as of May 25, 1999, by and
          between Charter Communications Holdings, LLC and Charter
          Communications Holding Company, LLC(11)
10.22     Letter Agreement, dated September 21, 1999, by and among
          Charter Communications, Inc., Charter Investment, Inc.,
          Charter Communications Holding Company, Inc. and Vulcan
          Ventures Inc.*
10.23     Indenture, dated February 2, 1999, among BCG, BCC and State
          Street Bank and Trust Company, as trustee, relating to the
          Issuers' $170,000,000 principal amount of 8% Senior Notes
          due 2009 and $275,000,000 aggregate principal amount at
          maturity of 9 1/4% Senior Discount Notes due 2009(13)
10.24     Loan Agreement dated as of February 2, 1999 among BTC,
          various lending institutions, Toronto Dominion (Texas),
          Inc., as the Administrative Agent for the Lenders, with TD
          Securities (USA) Inc., Chase Securities Inc., the Bank of
          Nova Scotia, BNY Capital Markets, Inc. and NationsBanc
          Montgomery Securities LLC, collectively, the Arranging
          Agents, Chase Securities Inc., as Syndication Agent, the
          Bank of Nova Scotia, the Bank of New York Company, Inc., and
          NationsBanc Montgomery Securities LLC, as Documentation
          Agents, and TD Securities (USA) Inc., and Chase Securities
          Inc., as Joint Book Managers and Joint Lead Arrangers(13)
10.25     Indenture, dated as of December 10, 1998 by and among Avalon
          Cable of Michigan, Inc., Avalon Cable of New England LLC and
          Avalon Cable Finance, Inc., as issuers and The Bank of New
          York, as trustee for the Notes(5)
10.26     Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 26, 1999 by and
          among Avalon Cable of New England LLC, Avalon Cable Finance,
          Inc. and Avalon Cable of Michigan LLC as issuers, Avalon
          Cable of Michigan, Inc., as guarantor, and The Bank of New
          York, as trustee for the Notes(5)
10.27     Senior Credit Agreement, dated as of November 6, 1998, among
          Avalon Cable of New England LLC, Avalon Cable of Michigan,
          Inc., Avalon Cable Finance, Inc., Avalon Cable of Michigan,
          LLC, Lehman Brothers Inc., Fleet Bank of Massachusetts,
          N.A., Union Bank of California, N.A. and Lehman Commercial
          Paper Inc.(19)
10.28     Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, dated as of November 6,
          1998 made by Avalon LLC, Avalon Cable LLC, Avalon Cable of
          New England Holdings, Inc., Avalon Cable Holdings Finance,
          Inc., Avalon Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc. and Avalon
          Cable of Michigan, Inc. in favor of Lehman Commercial Paper
          Inc.(19)
10.29     Indenture, dated as of December 10, 1998 by and among Avalon
          Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc., Avalon Cable LLC and
          Avalon Cable Holdings Finance, Inc., as issuers and The Bank
          of New York, as trustee for the Notes(14)
10.30     Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 26, 1999 by and
          among Avalon Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc., Avalon Cable
          LLC and Avalon Cable Holdings Finance, Inc., as issuers,
          Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc., as guarantor, and The Bank
          of New York, as trustee for the Notes(14)
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<S>       <C>
10.31     Indenture, dated as of March 29, 1993, by and among Falcon
          Holding Group, L.P. and United States Trust Company of New
          York (governing 11% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2003)(15)
10.32     Indenture, dated as of April 3, 1998, among Falcon Holding
          Group, L.P., Falcon Funding Corporation and United States
          Trust Company of New York, as trustee(16)
10.33     Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 30, 1998, by
          and among Falcon Holding Group, L.P., Falcon Funding
          Corporation, Falcon Communications, L.P. and United States
          Trust Company of New York, as trustee(17)
10.34     Credit Agreement, dated as of June 30, 1998, among Falcon
          Cable Communications, LLC, certain guarantors and lenders
          named therein, BankBoston, N.A., as Documentation Agent,
          Toronto Dominion, Inc. as Administrative Agent, Bank of
          America, N.A. (formerly known as NationsBank, N.A.), as
          Syndication Agent and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as
          Co-Syndication Agent(18)
10.35     Amendment to the Credit Agreement, dated as of September 25,
          1998, among the affiliates of Falcon Holding Group, L.P.
          named therein and BankBoston, N.A., as Documentation
          Agent(17)
10.36(a)  Charter Communications Holdings, LLC 1999 Option Plan(9)
10.36(b)  Assumption Agreement, dated as of May 25, 1999, by and among
          Charter Communications Holdings, LLC and Charter
          Communications Holding Company, LLC.
21.1      Subsidiaries of Registrant*
23.1      Consent of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP (contained
          in Exhibit No. 5.1)*
23.2      Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP
23.3      Consent of KPMG LLP
23.4      Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
23.5      Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
23.6      Consent of KPMG LLP
23.7      Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
23.8      Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
23.9      Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
23.10     Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
23.11     Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
23.12     Consent of Greenfield, Altman, Brown, Berger & Katz, P.C.
23.13     Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
23.14     Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
23.15     Consent of KPMG LLP
23.16     Consent of KPMG LLP
23.17     Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
23.18     Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
24.1      Power of Attorney**
27.1      Financial Data Schedule**
</TABLE>


     --------------------
   * To be filed by amendment.

  ** Previously filed.


   + Portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for
     confidential treatment.


                                      II-8
<PAGE>   742


 (1) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 2 to the registration statement
     on Form S-4 of Charter Communications Holdings, LLC and Charter
     Communications Holdings Capital Corporation filed on June 21, 1999 (File
     No. 333-77499).



 (2) Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Forms S-4 and
     S-1 of Renaissance Media Group LLC, Renaissance Media (Tennessee) LLC,
     Renaissance Media (Louisiana) LLC and Renaissance Media Capital Corporation
     filed on June 12, 1998 (File No. 333-56679).



 (3) Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form S-1 of
     Rifkin Acquisition Capital Corp. and Rifkin Acquisition Partners, L.L.L.P.
     filed on April 2, 1996 (File No. 333-3084).



 (4) Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form S-4 of The
     Helicon Group, L.P. and Helicon Capital Corp. filed on December 3, 1993
     (File No. 333-72468).



 (5) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement
     on Form S-4 of Avalon Cable of Michigan LLC, Avalon Cable of Michigan Inc.,
     Avalon Cable of New England LLC and Avalon Cable Finance Inc. filed on May
     28, 1999 (File No. 333-75453).



 (6) Incorporated by reference to the report on Form 8-K of Falcon
     Communications, L.P. and Falcon Funding Corporation filed on June 9, 1999
     (File No. 033-60776 and 333-55755-01).



 (7) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement
     on Form S-4 of Bresnan Communications Group LLC and Bresnan Capital
     Corporation filed on July 9, 1999 (File No. 333-77637).



 (8) Incorporated by reference to the quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed by
     Falcon Communications, L.P. and Falcon Funding Corporation on August 13,
     1999 (File No. 333-60776 and 333-55755).



 (9) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 4 to the registration statement
     on Form S-4 of Charter Communications Holdings, LLC and Charter
     Communications Holdings Capital Corporation filed on July 22, 1999 (File
     No. 333-77499).



(10) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 3 to the registration statement
     on Form S-4 of Charter Communications Holdings, LLC and Charter
     Communications Holdings Capital Corporation filed on July 2, 1999 (File No.
     333-77499).



(11) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 6 to the registration statement
     on Form S-4 of Charter Communications Holdings, LLC and Charter
     Communications Holdings Capital Corporation filed on August 27, 1999 (File
     No. 333-77499).



(12) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 5 to the registration statement
     on Form S-4 of Charter Communications Holdings, LLC and Charter
     Communications Holdings Capital Corporation filed on August 10, 1999 (File
     No. 333-77499).



(13) Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form S-4 of
     Bresnan Communications Group LLC and Bresnan Capital Corporation filed on
     May 3, 1999 (File No. 333-77637).



(14) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 1 the registration statement on
     Form S-4 of Avalon Cable LLC, Avalon Cable Holdings Finance, Inc., Avalon
     Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc. and Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc. filed
     on May 28, 1999 (File No. 333-75415).



(15) Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form S-4 of
     Falcon Holding Group, L.P. filed on April 18, 1993 (File No. 33-60776).



(16) Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form S-4 of
     Falcon Holding Group, L.P. and Falcon Funding Corporation filed on June 1,
     1998 (File No. 333-55755).



(17) Incorporated by reference to the report on Form 8-K of Falcon
     Communications, L.P. and Falcon Funding Corporation filed on October 9,
     1998 (File No. 33-60776).


                                      II-9
<PAGE>   743


(18) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement
     on Form S-4 of Falcon Holding Group, L.P. and Falcon Funding Corporation
     filed on July 17, 1998 (File No. 333-55755).



(19) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 4 to the statement of beneficial
     ownership on Schedule 13D of Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc., Avalon Cable
     of Michigan Holdings, Inc., Avalon Cable Holdings, LLC, ABRY Broadcast
     Partners III, L.P., ABRY Equity Investors, L.P., ABRY Holdings III, Inc.
     and Royce Yudkoff filed on November 12, 1998 (File No. 005-40465).


FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

     Schedules not listed above are omitted because of the absence of the
conditions under which they are required or because the information required by
such omitted schedules is set forth in the financial statements or the notes
thereto.

ITEM 17.  UNDERTAKINGS.

     The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes to provide to the underwriter
at the closing specified in the underwriting agreements, certificates in such
denominations and registered in such names as required by the underwriter to
permit prompt delivery to each purchaser.

     Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the
Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant
has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission,
such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is,
therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against
such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred
or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the
successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such
director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being
registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter
has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate
jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public
policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of
such issue.

     The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that:

          (1) For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act
     of 1933, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part
     of this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in
     a form of prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or
     (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this
     registration statement as of the time it was declared effective.

          (2) For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities
     Act of 1933, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of
     prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to
     the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that
     time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

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                                   SIGNATURES


     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, Charter
Communications, Inc. has duly caused this Amendment No. 2 to the registration
statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized, in the City of St. Louis, State of Missouri on the 28th day of
September 1999.


                                   CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

                                   By: /s/ CURTIS S. SHAW
                                      ------------------------------------------
                                       Name: Curtis S. Shaw
                                       Title:   Senior Vice President, General
                                                Counsel and Secretary

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              SIGNATURE                                  CAPACITY                            DATE
              ---------                                  --------                            ----
<S>                                      <C>                                          <C>

*                                        Chairman of the Board of Directors           September 28, 1999
- ------------------------------------
Paul G. Allen

*                                        President, Chief Executive Officer and       September 28, 1999
- ------------------------------------     Director
Jerald L. Kent                           (Principal Executive Officer)

*                                        Director                                     September 28, 1999
- ------------------------------------
William D. Savoy

*                                        Senior Vice President and Chief Financial    September 28, 1999
- ------------------------------------     Officer (Principal Financial Officer and
Kent D. Kalkwarf                         Principal Accounting Officer)

*By: /s/ CURTIS S. SHAW
     ------------------------------
Attorney-in-fact
</TABLE>


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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
 NUMBER    DESCRIPTION                                                   PAGE NO.
- --------   -----------                                                   --------
<S>        <C>                                                           <C>
 1.1       Form of Underwriting Agreement by and among Registrant and
           the underwriters*
 2.1       Merger Agreement, dated March 31, 1999, by and between
           Charter Communications Holdings, LLC and Marcus Cable
           Holdings, LLC(1)
 2.2(a)    Membership Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 1, 1999,
           by and between ACEC Holding Company, LLC and Charter
           Communications, Inc. (now called Charter Investment,
           Inc.)(9)
 2.2(b)    Assignment of Membership Purchase Agreement, dated as of
           February 23, 1999, by and between Charter Communications,
           Inc. (now called Charter Investment, Inc.) and Charter
           Communications Entertainment II, LLC(9)
 2.3(a)    Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 17, 1999,
           among Greater Media, Inc., Greater Media Cablevision, Inc.
           and Charter Communications, Inc. (now called Charter
           Investment, Inc.)(9)
 2.3(b)    Assignment of Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February
           23, 1999, by and between Charter Communications, Inc. (now
           called Charter Investment, Inc.) and Charter Communications
           Entertainment I, LLC(9)
 2.4       Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 23, 1999, by and
           among Charter Communications, Inc. (now called Charter
           Investment, Inc.), Charter Communications, LLC, Renaissance
           Media Holdings LLC and Renaissance Media Group LLC(9)
 2.5       Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 22, 1999, among
           Charter Communications, Inc. (now called Charter Investment,
           Inc.), Charter Communications, LLC, Charter Helicon, LLC,
           Helicon Partners I, L.P., Baum Investments, Inc. and the
           limited partners of Helicon Partners I, L.P.(9)
 2.6(a)    Asset and Stock Purchase Agreement, dated April 20, 1999,
           between Intermedia Partners of West Tennessee, L.P. and
           Charter Communications, LLC(9)
 2.6(b)    Stock Purchase Agreement, dated April 20, 1999, between TCID
           1P-V, Inc. and Charter Communications, LLC(1)
 2.6(c)    RMG Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 20, 1999, between
           Robin Media Group, Inc., InterMedia Partners of West
           Tennessee, L.P. and Charter RMG, LLC(1)
 2.6(d)    Asset Exchange Agreement, dated April 20, 1999, among
           InterMedia Partners Southeast, Charter Communications, LLC,
           Charter Communications Properties, LLC, and Marcus Cable
           Associates, L.L.C.(1)
 2.6(e)    Asset Exchange Agreement, dated April 20, 1999, among
           InterMedia Partners, a California Limited Partnership,
           Brenmor Cable Partners, L.P. and Robin Media Group, Inc.(1)
 2.6(f)    Common Agreement, dated April 20, 1999, between InterMedia
           Partners, InterMedia Partners Southeast, InterMedia Partners
           of West Tennessee, L.P., InterMedia Capital Partners IV,
           L.P., InterMedia Partners IV, L.P., Brenmor Cable Partners,
           L.P., TCID IP-V, Inc., Charter Communications, LLC, Charter
           Communications Properties, LLC, Marcus Cable Associates,
           L.L.C. and Charter RMG, LLC(10)+
 2.7(a)    Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of April 26, 1999, by
           and among Interlink Communications Partners, LLLP, the
           sellers listed therein and Charter Communications, Inc. (now
           called Charter Investment, Inc.)(1)
</TABLE>

<PAGE>   746


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
 NUMBER    DESCRIPTION                                                   PAGE NO.
- --------   -----------                                                   --------
<S>        <C>                                                           <C>
 2.7(b)    Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of April 26, 1999, by
           and among Rifkin Acquisition Partners, L.L.L.P., the sellers
           listed therein and Charter Communications, Inc. (now called
           Charter Investment, Inc.)(9)
 2.7(c)    RAP Indemnity Agreement, dated April 26, 1999, by and among
           the sellers listed therein and Charter Communications, Inc.
           (now called Charter Investment, Inc.)(9)
 2.7(d)    Assignment of Purchase Agreement with Interlink
           Communications Partners, LLLP, dated as of June 30, 1999, by
           and between Charter Communications, Inc. (now called Charter
           Investment, Inc.) and Charter Communications Operating,
           LLC(9)
 2.7(e)    Assignment of Purchase Agreement with Rifkin Acquisition
           Partners L.L.L.P., dated as of June 30, 1999, by and between
           Charter Communications, Inc. (now called Charter Investment,
           Inc.) and Charter Communications Operating, LLC(1)
 2.7(f)    Assignment of RAP Indemnity Agreement, dated as of June 30,
           1999, by and between Charter Communications, Inc. (now
           called Charter Investment, Inc.) and Charter Communications
           Operating, LLC(9)
 2.7(g)    Amendment to the Purchase Agreement with Interlink
           Communications Partners, LLLP, dated June 29, 1999(11)
 2.7(h)    Contribution Agreement, dated as of September 14, 1999, by
           and among Charter Communications Operating, LLC, Charter
           Communications Holding Company, LLC, Charter Communications,
           Inc., Paul G. Allen and the certain other individuals and
           entities listed on the signature pages thereto*
 2.8       Securities Purchase Agreement, dated May 13, 1999, by and
           between Avalon Cable Holdings LLC, Avalon Investors, L.L.C.,
           Avalon Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc. and Avalon Cable LLC
           and Charter Communications Holdings LLC and Charter
           Communications, Inc. (now called Charter Investment,
           Inc.)(5)
 2.9       Purchase and Contribution Agreement, dated as of May 26,
           1999, by and among Falcon Communications, L.P., Falcon
           Holding Group, L.P., TCI Falcon Holdings, LLC, Falcon Cable
           Trust, Falcon Holding Group, Inc. and DHN Inc. and Charter
           Communications, Inc. (now called Charter Investment, Inc.)
 2.9(a)    First Amendment to Purchase and Contribution Agreement,
           dated as of June 22, 1999, by and among Charter
           Communications, Inc., Charter Communications Holding
           Company, LLC, Falcon Communications, L.P., Falcon Holding
           Group, L.P., TCI Falcon Holdings, LLC, Falcon Cable Trust,
           Falcon Holding Group, Inc. and DHN Inc. (8)
 2.10      Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 21, 1999, among
           Blackstone TWF Capital Partners, L.P., Blackstone TWF
           Capital Partners A L.P., Blackstone TWF Capital Partners B
           L.P., Blackstone TWF Family Investment Partnership, L.P.,
           RCF Carry, LLC, Fanch Management Partners, Inc., PBW Carried
           Interest, Inc., RCF Indiana Management Corp, The Robert C.
           Fanch Revocable Trust, A. Dean Windry, Thomas Binning, Jack
           Pottle, SDG/Michigan Communications Joint Venture, Fanch-JV2
           Master Limited Partnership, Cooney Cable Associates of Ohio,
           Limited Partnership, North Texas Cablevision, LTD., Post
           Cablevision of Texas, Limited Partnership, Spring Green
           Communications, L.P., Fanch-Narragansett CSI Limited
           Partnership, and Fanch Cablevision of Kansas General
           Partnership and Charter Communications, Inc. (now known as
           Charter Investment, Inc.)
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 2.11      Purchase and Contribution Agreement, entered into as of June
           1999, by and among BCI (USA), LLC, William Bresnan,
           Blackstone BC Capital Partners L.P., Blackstone BC Offshore
           Capital Partners L.P., Blackstone Family Investment
           Partnership III L.P., TCID of Michigan, Inc. and TCI Bresnan
           LLC and Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC (now
           called Charter Investment, Inc.)
 3.1       Form of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Registrant*
 3.2       Bylaws of Registrant*
 4.1       Form of certificate evidencing shares of Class A common
           stock
 5.1       Form of Opinion of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
           regarding legality of the securities being registered
10.1       Credit Agreement, dated as of March 18, 1999, between
           Charter Communications Operating, LLC and certain lenders
           and agents named therein(1)
10.2(a)    Amended and Restated Management Agreement, dated March 17,
           1999, between Charter Communications Operating, LLC and
           Charter Communications, Inc. (now called Charter Investment,
           Inc.)(9)
10.2(b)    Form of Second Amended Management Agreement, dated as of
                          , 1999, by and among Charter Investment,
           Inc., Charter Communications, Inc. and Charter
           Communications Operating, LLC
10.2(c)    Form of Mutual Services Agreement, dated as of
                          , 1999, by and between Charter
           Communications, Inc. and Charter Investment, Inc.
10.2(d)    Form of Management Agreement, dated as of                ,
           1999, by and between Charter Communications Holding Company,
           LLC and Charter Communications, Inc.
10.3       Consulting Agreement, dated as of March 10, 1999, by and
           between Vulcan Northwest Inc., Charter Communications, Inc.
           (now called Charter Investment, Inc.) and Charter
           Communications Holdings, LLC(9)
10.4       Indenture relating to the 8.250% Senior Notes due 2007,
           dated as of March 17, 1999, between Charter Communications
           Holdings, LLC, Charter Communications Holdings Capital
           Corporation and Harris Trust and Savings Bank(1)
10.5       Indenture relating to the 8.625% Senior Notes due 2009,
           dated as of March 17, 1999, among Charter Communications
           Holdings, LLC, Charter Communications Holdings Capital
           Corporation and Harris Trust and Savings Bank(1)
10.6       Indenture relating to the 9.920% Senior Discount Notes due
           2011, dated as of March 17, 1999, among Charter
           Communications Holdings, LLC, Charter Communications
           Holdings Capital Corporation and Harris Trust and Savings
           Bank(1)
10.7       Indenture, dated as of April 9, 1998, by and among
           Renaissance Media (Louisiana) LLC, Renaissance Media
           (Tennessee) LLC, Renaissance Media Capital Corporation,
           Renaissance Media Group LLC and United States Trust Company
           of New York, as trustee(2)
10.8       Indenture, dated January 15, 1996, by and among Rifkin
           Acquisition Partners, L.L.L.P., Rifkin Acquisition Capital
           Corp., as Issuers, Cable Equities of Colorado Management
           Corp., FNI Management Corp., Cable Equities of Colorado,
           Ltd., Cable Equities, Inc. and Rifkin/Tennessee, Ltd., as
           Subsidiary Guarantors, and Marine Midland Bank, as
           trustee(3)
10.9       Indenture, dated as of October 15, 1993, by and among The
           Helicon Group, L.P. and Helicon Capital Corp., as issuers,
           and Shawmut Bank Connecticut, National Association, as
           trustee(4)
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10.10      Charter Communications Holdings, LLC 1999 Option Plan(9)
10.11(a)   Membership Interests Purchase Agreement, dated July 22,
           1999, by and between Charter Communications Holding Company,
           LLC and Paul G. Allen(11)
10.11(b)   Form of Contribution Agreement, dated as of                ,
           1999, by and between Charter Investment, Inc. and Charter
           Communications Holding Company, LLC*
10.11(c)   Amendment to Membership Interests Purchase Agreement, dated
           as of August 10, 1999, by and among Charter Communications
           Holding Company, LLC, Vulcan Cable III Inc. and Paul G.
           Allen(11)
10.11(d)   Letter from Paul G. Allen regarding agreement to purchase
           Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC membership units
10.12(a)   Certificate of Formation of Charter Communications Holding
           Company, LLC, filed on May 25, 1999
10.12(b)   Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement for
           Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC, effective as of
           October   , 1999, by and among Charter Communications, Inc.
           and the other individuals and entities listed on Schedule A
           thereto*
10.13      Exchange Agreement, dated as of October   , 1999 by and
           between Charter Communications, Inc., Charter Investment,
           Inc., Vulcan Cable III Inc., and certain Charter employees
           and officers made a party thereto pursuant to the terms
           thereof*
10.14      Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of October   , 1999,
           by and among Charter Communications, Inc. and the
           stockholders party thereto*
10.15(a)   Employment Agreement, dated as of August 28, 1998, between
           Jerald L. Kent and Paul G. Allen(12)
10.15(b)   Assignment of Employment Agreements, dated as of December
           23, 1998, between Paul G. Allen and Charter Communications,
           Inc. (now called Charter Investment, Inc.)(11)
10.15(c)   Form of Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of
                       , 1999, by and between Charter Investment, Inc.
           and Charter Communications, Inc.
10.16(a)   Employment Agreement, dated as of December 23, 1998, between
           Barry L. Babcock and Paul G. Allen(12)
10.16(b)   Form of Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of
                          , 1999, by and between Charter Investment,
           Inc. and Charter Communications, Inc.
10.17(a)   Employment Agreement, dated as of December 23, 1998, between
           Howard L. Wood and Paul G. Allen(12)
10.17(b)   Form of Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of
                       , 1999, by and between Charter Investment, Inc.
           and Charter Communications, Inc.
10.18      Note Purchase and Exchange Agreement, dated as of October
           21, 1991, by and among Falcon Telecable, The Mutual Life
           Insurance Company and MONY Life Insurance Company.*
10.19      Letter Agreement, dated as of July 22, 1999 between Charter
           Communications Holding Company, LLC and Charter
           Communications Holdings, LLC(12)
10.20(a)   Option Agreement, dated as of February 9, 1999, between
           Jerald L. Kent and Charter Communications Holdings, LLC(11)
10.20(b)   Amendment to the Option Agreement, dated as of May 25, 1999,
           between Jerald L. Kent and Charter Communications Holding
           Company, LLC(11)
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10.21      Assumption Agreement, dated as of May 25, 1999, by and
           between Charter Communications Holdings, LLC and Charter
           Communications Holding Company, LLC(11)
10.22      Letter agreement, dated as of September 21, 1999, by and
           among Charter Communications, Inc., Charter Investment,
           Inc., Charter Communications Holding Company, Inc. and
           Vulcan Ventures Inc.*
10.23      Indenture, dated February 2, 1999, among BCG, BCC and State
           Street Bank and Trust Company, as trustee, relating to the
           Issuers' $170,000,000 principal amount of 8% Senior Notes
           due 2009 and $275,000,000 aggregate principal amount at
           maturity of 9 1/4% Senior Discount Notes due 2009(13)
10.24      Loan Agreement dated as of February 2, 1999 among BTC,
           various lending institutions, Toronto Dominion (Texas),
           Inc., as the Administrative Agent for the Lenders, with TD
           Securities (USA) Inc., Chase Securities Inc., the Bank of
           Nova Scotia, BNY Capital Markets, Inc. and NationsBanc
           Montgomery Securities LLC, collectively, the Arranging
           Agents, Chase Securities Inc., as Syndication Agent, the
           Bank of Nova Scotia, the Bank of New York Company, Inc., and
           NationsBanc Montgomery Securities LLC, as Documentation
           Agents, and TD Securities (USA) Inc., and Chase Securities
           Inc., as Joint Book Managers and Joint Lead Arrangers(13)
10.25      Indenture, dated as of December 10, 1998 by and among Avalon
           Cable of Michigan, Inc., Avalon Cable of New England LLC and
           Avalon Cable Finance, Inc., as Issuers and The Bank of New
           York, as trustee for the Notes(5)
10.26      Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 26, 1999 by and
           among Avalon Cable of New England LLC, Avalon Cable Finance,
           Inc. and Avalon Cable of Michigan LLC as issuers, Avalon
           Cable of Michigan, Inc., as guarantor, and The Bank of New
           York, as trustee for the Notes(5)
10.27      Senior Credit Agreement, dated as of November 6, 1998, among
           Avalon Cable of New England LLC, Avalon Cable of Michigan,
           Inc., Avalon Cable Finance, Inc., Avalon Cable of Michigan,
           LLC, Lehman Brothers Inc., Fleet Bank of Massachusetts,
           N.A., Union Bank of California, N.A. and Lehman Commercial
           Paper Inc.(19)
10.28      Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, dated as of November 6,
           1998 made by Avalon LLC, Avalon Cable LLC, Avalon Cable of
           New England Holdings, Inc., Avalon Cable Holdings Finance,
           Inc., Avalon Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc. and Avalon
           Cable of Michigan, Inc. in favor of Lehman Commercial Paper
           Inc.(19)
10.29      Indenture, dated as of December 10, 1998 by and among Avalon
           Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc., Avalon Cable LLC and
           Avalon Cable Holdings Finance, Inc., as issuers and The Bank
           of New York, as Trustee for the Notes(14)
10.30      Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 26, 1999 by and
           among Avalon Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc., Avalon Cable
           LLC and Avalon Cable Holdings Finance, Inc., as issuers,
           Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc., as guarantor, and The Bank
           of New York, as trustee for the Notes(14)
10.31      Indenture, dated as of March 29, 1993, by and among Falcon
           Holding Group, L.P. and United States Trust Company of New
           York (governing 11% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2003)(15)
10.32      Indenture, dated as of April 3, 1998, among Falcon Holding
           Group, L.P., Falcon Funding Corporation and United States
           Trust Company of New York, as trustee(16)
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10.33      Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 30, 1998, by
           and among Falcon Holding Group, L.P., Falcon Funding
           Corporation, Falcon Communications, L.P. and United States
           Trust Company of New York, as trustees(17)
10.34      Credit Agreement, dated as of June 30, 1998, among Falcon
           Cable Communications, LLC, certain guarantors and lenders
           named therein, BankBoston, N.A., as Documentation Agent,
           Toronto Dominion, Inc. as Administrative Agent, Bank of
           America, N.A. (formerly known as NationsBank, N.A.), as
           Syndication Agent and the Chase Manhattan Bank, as
           Co-Syndication Agent(18)
10.35      Amendment to the Credit Agreement, dated as of September 25,
           1998, among the affiliates of Falcon Holding Group, L.P.
           named therein and BankBoston, N.A., as Documentation
           Agent(17)
10.36(a)   Charter Communications Holdings, LLC 1999 Option Plan(9)
10.36(b)   Assumption Agreement, dated as of May 25, 1999, by and among
           Charter Communications Holdings, LLC and Charter
           Communications Holding Company, LLC
21.1       Subsidiaries of Registrant*
23.1       Consent of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP (contained
           in Exhibit No. 5.1)*
23.2       Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP
23.3       Consent of KPMG LLP
23.4       Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
23.5       Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
23.6       Consent of KPMG LLP
23.7       Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
23.8       Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
23.9       Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
23.10      Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
23.11      Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
23.12      Consent of Greenfield, Altman, Brown, Berger & Katz, P.C.
23.13      Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
23.14      Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
23.15      Consent of KPMG LLP
23.16      Consent of KPMG LLP
23.17      Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
23.18      Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
24.1       Power of Attorney**
27.1       Financial Data Schedule**
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   * To be filed by amendment.

  ** Previously filed.


   + Portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for
     confidential treatment.



 (1) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 2 to the registration statement
     on Form S-4 of Charter Communications Holdings, LLC and Charter
     Communications Holdings Capital Corporation filed on June 21, 1999 (File
     No. 333-77499).

<PAGE>   751


 (2) Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Forms S-4 and
     S-1 of Renaissance Media Group LLC, Renaissance Media (Tennessee) LLC,
     Renaissance Media (Louisiana) LLC and Renaissance Media Capital Corporation
     filed on June 12, 1998 (File No. 333-56679).



 (3) Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form S-1 of
     Rifkin Acquisition Capital Corp. and Rifkin Acquisition Partners, L.L.L.P.
     filed on April 2, 1996 (File No. 333-3084).



 (4) Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form S-4 of The
     Helicon Group, L.P. and Helicon Capital Corp. filed on December 3, 1993
     (File No. 333-72468).



 (5) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement
     on Form S-4 of Avalon Cable of Michigan LLC, Avalon Cable of Michigan Inc.,
     Avalon Cable of New England LLC and Avalon Cable Finance Inc. filed on May
     28, 1999 (File No. 333-75453).



 (6) Incorporated by reference to the report on Form 8-K of Falcon
     Communications, L.P. and Falcon Funding Corporation filed on June 9, 1999
     (File No. 033-60776 and 333-55755-01).



 (7) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement
     on Form S-4 of Bresnan Communications Group LLC and Bresnan Capital
     Corporation filed on July 9, 1999 (File No. 333-77637).



 (8) Incorporated by reference to the quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed by
     Falcon Communications, L.P. and Falcon Funding Corporation on August 13,
     1999 (File No. 333-60776 and 333-55755).



 (9) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 4 to the registration statement
     on Form S-4 of Charter Communications Holdings, LLC and Charter
     Communications Holdings Capital Corporation filed on July 22, 1999 (File
     No. 333-77499).



(10) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 3 to the registration statement
     on Form S-4 of Charter Communications Holdings, LLC and Charter
     Communications Holdings Capital Corporation filed on July 2, 1999 (File No.
     333-77499).



(11) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 6 to the registration statement
     on Form S-4 of Charter Communications Holdings, LLC and Charter
     Communications Holdings Capital Corporation filed on August 27, 1999 (File
     No. 333-77499).



(12) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 5 to the registration statement
     on Form S-4 of Charter Communications Holdings, LLC and Charter
     Communications Holdings Capital Corporation filed on August 10, 1999 (File
     No. 333-77499).



(13) Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form S-4 of
     Bresnan Communications Group LLC and Bresnan Capital Corporation filed on
     May 3, 1999 (File No. 333-77637).



(14) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 1 the registration statement on
     Form S-4 of Avalon Cable LLC, Avalon Cable Holdings Finance, Inc., Avalon
     Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc. and Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc. filed
     on May 28, 1999 (File No. 333-75415).



(15) Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form S-4 of
     Falcon Holding Group, L.P. filed on April 18, 1993 (File No. 33-60776).



(16) Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form S-4 of
     Falcon Holding Group, L.P. and Falcon Funding Corporation filed on June 1,
     1998 (File No. 333-55755).



(17) Incorporated by reference to the report on Form 8-K of Falcon
     Communications, L.P. and Falcon Funding Corporation filed on October 9,
     1998 (File No. 33-60776).



(18) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement
     on Form S-4 of Falcon Holding Group, L.P. and Falcon Funding Corporation
     filed on July 17, 1998 (File No. 333-55755).



(19) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 4 to the statement of beneficial
     ownership on Schedule 13D of Avalon Cable of Michigan, Inc., Avalon Cable
     of Michigan Holdings, Inc., Avalon Cable Holdings, LLC, ABRY Broadcast
     Partners III, L.P., ABRY Equity Investors, L.P., ABRY Holdings III, Inc.
     and Royce Yudkoff filed on November 12, 1998 (File No. 005-40465).


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                                                                    Exhibit 2.9






                       PURCHASE AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

                            DATED AS OF MAY 26, 1999

                                  BY AND AMONG

                          CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.,

                          FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.,

                           FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.,

                            TCI FALCON HOLDINGS, LLC,

                               FALCON CABLE TRUST,

                           FALCON HOLDING GROUP, INC.,

                                       AND

                                    DHN INC.
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                       PURCHASE AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

                            DATED AS OF MAY 26, 1999

                                TABLE OF CONTENTS



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SECTION 1         CERTAIN DEFINITIONS.............................................................................1
                  1.1      Terms Defined in this Section..........................................................1
                           "Adjustment Escrow Agent"..............................................................1
                           "Adjustment Escrow Agreement"..........................................................1
                           "Adjustment Time"......................................................................2
                           "Affiliate"............................................................................2
                           "Assets"...............................................................................2
                           "Basic Subscriber".....................................................................2
                           "Bulk Subscriber"......................................................................2
                           "Cable Act"............................................................................2
                           "Charter Holdings".....................................................................2
                           "Charter LLC"..........................................................................2
                           "Charter LLC Operating Agreement"......................................................2
                           "Charter's Disclosure Schedules".......................................................3
                           "Closing"..............................................................................3
                           "Closing Date".........................................................................3
                           "Code".................................................................................3
                           "Commercial Bulk Subscriber"...........................................................3
                           "Compensation Arrangement".............................................................3
                           "Consents".............................................................................3
                           "Contracts"............................................................................3
                           "Copyright Act"........................................................................3
                           "Credit Agreement".....................................................................3
                           "Debt Documents".......................................................................4
                           "Employee Plan"........................................................................4
                           "Encumbrances".........................................................................4
                           "Enforceability Exceptions"............................................................4
                           "Enstar Credit Agreement"..............................................................4
                           "Enstar Debt Documents"................................................................4
                           "Environmental Claim"..................................................................4
                           "Environmental Law"....................................................................4
                           "Equity Interests".....................................................................5
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<S>                        <C>                                                                                    <C>
                           "Equivalent Subscribers"...............................................................5
                           "ERISA"................................................................................5
                           "ERISA Affiliate"......................................................................5
                           "Exchange Act".........................................................................5
                           "Exchange Agreement"...................................................................5
                           "Falcon Companies".....................................................................5
                           "Falcon's Disclosure Schedules"........................................................6
                           "FCC"..................................................................................6
                           "FCC Licenses".........................................................................6
                           "FCC Regulations"......................................................................6
                           "FFI"..................................................................................6
                           "Franchise"............................................................................6
                           "Franchise Area".......................................................................6
                           "Franchising Authorities"..............................................................6
                           "GAAP".................................................................................6
                           "Governmental Authority"...............................................................6
                           "Hazardous Substance"..................................................................6
                           "Headquarters Employees"...............................................................6
                           "HSR Act"..............................................................................7
                           "Indebtedness".........................................................................7
                           "Indenture"............................................................................7
                           "Intangibles"..........................................................................7
                           "Knowledge"............................................................................7
                           "Legal Restrictions"...................................................................7
                           "Legal Requirements"...................................................................7
                           "Licenses".............................................................................8
                           "Loss".................................................................................8
                           "Material Adverse Effect"..............................................................8
                           "Material Contract"....................................................................8
                           "Material FCC Consent".................................................................8
                           "MONY Agreement".......................................................................8
                           "MONY Notes"...........................................................................8
                           "Nathanson Agreement"..................................................................8
                           "Organizational Documents".............................................................8
                           "Permitted Encumbrances"...............................................................9
                           "Person"...............................................................................9
                           "Pre-Closing Tax Period"...............................................................9
                           "Put Agreement"........................................................................9
                           "Rate Regulatory Matter"...............................................................9
                           "Real Property".......................................................................10
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<S>               <C>                                                                                            <C>
                           "Registration Rights Agreement".......................................................10
                           "Released Parties"....................................................................10
                           "Residential Bulk Subscriber".........................................................10
                           "SEC".................................................................................10
                           "Securities Act"......................................................................10
                           "Senior Debentures"...................................................................10
                           "Senior Debentures Amount"............................................................10
                           "Senior Debt".........................................................................10
                           "Senior Debt Amount"..................................................................10
                           "Senior Discount Debentures"..........................................................10
                           "Senior Discount Debentures Accreted Value"...........................................10
                           "Subscriber"..........................................................................11
                           "Subsidiary"..........................................................................11
                           "Systems".............................................................................11
                           "Tangible Personal Property"..........................................................11
                           "Tax".................................................................................11
                           "Tax Return"..........................................................................11
                           "TCI Systems".........................................................................11
                           "Transaction Documents"...............................................................11
                           "Transferable Franchise Area".........................................................12
                           "Upset Date"..........................................................................12

                  1.2      Terms Defined Elsewhere in this Agreement.............................................12
                  1.3      Rules of Construction.................................................................14

SECTION 2         SALE AND PURCHASE OF PURCHASED INTERESTS; CONTRIBUTION OF CONTRIBUTED INTEREST; ASSUMPTION OF
                  LIABILITIES; CONSIDERATION.....................................................................14
                  2.1      Agreement to Sell and Buy Purchased Interests and to Contribute
                           Contributed Interest..................................................................14
                  2.2      Assumption of Obligations; Effect on Partnership Agreement of
                           Falcon................................................................................16
                  2.3      Consideration for Purchased Interests and Contributed Interest........................17
                  2.4      Adjustments...........................................................................17
                  2.5      Payments at Closing...................................................................20
                  2.6      Post-Closing Payment of  Aggregate Consideration Adjustments..........................21

SECTION 3:        REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF FALCON.......................................................23
                  3.1      Organization and Authority. ..........................................................23
                  3.2      Authorization and Binding Obligation..................................................23
                  3.3      Organization and Ownership of  Falcon Companies.......................................24
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                  3.4      Absence of Conflicting Agreements; Consents...........................................24
                  3.5      Financial Statements..................................................................25
                  3.6      Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities....................................................25
                  3.7      Absence of Certain Changes............................................................26
                  3.8      Franchises, Licenses, Material Contracts..............................................26
                  3.9      Title to and Condition of Real Property and Tangible Personal
                           Property..............................................................................27
                  3.10     Intangibles...........................................................................28
                  3.11     Information Regarding the Systems.....................................................28
                  3.12     Taxes.................................................................................29
                  3.13     Employee Plans........................................................................31
                  3.14     Environmental Laws....................................................................33
                  3.15     Claims and Litigation.................................................................33
                  3.16     Compliance With Laws..................................................................33
                  3.17     Transactions with Affiliates..........................................................34
                  3.18     Certain Fees..........................................................................34
                  3.19     Inventory.............................................................................34
                  3.20     Overbuilds; Competition...............................................................34
                  3.21     Disconnections........................................................................35
                  3.22     Year 2000.............................................................................35
                  3.23     Budgets...............................................................................35
                  3.24     SEC Reports...........................................................................35
                  3.25     Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.........................................................35
                  3.26     Cure..................................................................................35

SECTION 4:        REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLERS......................................................36
                  4.1      Organization..........................................................................36
                  4.2      Authorization and Binding Obligation..................................................36
                  4.3      Absence of Conflicting Agreements; Consents...........................................36
                  4.4      Title to Purchased Interests..........................................................37
                  4.5      Claims and Litigation.................................................................37
                  4.6      Certain Fees..........................................................................37
                  4.7      Investment Purpose; Investment Company................................................37
                  4.8      Cure..................................................................................38

SECTION 5:        REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER........................................................38
                  5.1      Organization..........................................................................38
                  5.2      Authorization and Binding Obligation..................................................38
                  5.3      Absence of Conflicting Agreements; Consents...........................................39
                  5.4      Claims and Litigation.................................................................39
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
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<S>               <C>                                                                                           <C>
                  5.5      Investment Purpose; Investment Company................................................39
                  5.6      Ownership of Buyer and its Subsidiaries...............................................40
                  5.7      Certain Fees..........................................................................40
                  5.8      Availability of Funds.................................................................40
                  5.9      Financial Statements..................................................................40
                  5.10     Private Offering Memorandum and S-4...................................................41
                  5.11     Cure..................................................................................41

SECTION 6:        SPECIAL COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS...............................................................41
                  6.1      Operation of Business Prior to Closing................................................41
                  6.2      Confidentiality; Press Release........................................................44
                  6.3      Cooperation; Commercially Reasonable Efforts..........................................45
                  6.4      Consents and Notices..................................................................45
                  6.5      HSR Act Filing........................................................................48
                  6.6      No Inconsistent Actions; Charter LLC..................................................48
                  6.7      Falcon Company  and Enstar Debt Obligations...........................................49
                  6.8      Retention and Access to the Falcon Companies' Records.................................50
                  6.9      Employee Matters......................................................................51
                  6.10     Tax Matters...........................................................................52
                  6.11     Falcon Name...........................................................................55
                  6.12     No Recourse; Release of Claims........................................................55
                  6.13     Exculpation and Indemnification.......................................................56
                  6.14     Rate Regulatory Matters...............................................................56
                  6.15     Disclosure Schedules..................................................................57
                  6.16     Environmental Reports.................................................................57
                  6.17     Year 2000 Matters.....................................................................57
                  6.18     TCI Arrangements......................................................................57
                  6.19     Restructuring.........................................................................57

SECTION 7:        CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS......................................................................58
                  7.1      Conditions to Obligations of the Buyer................................................58
                  7.2      Conditions to Obligations of Sellers..................................................59

SECTION 8:        CLOSING AND CLOSING DELIVERIES.................................................................60
                  8.1      Closing...............................................................................60
                  8.2      Deliveries by Sellers.................................................................61
                  8.3      Deliveries by Buyer...................................................................62

SECTION 9:        TERMINATION....................................................................................63
                  9.1      Agreement between Sellers and Buyer...................................................63
</TABLE>

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<S>               <C>                                                                                           <C>
                  9.2      Termination by Sellers................................................................63
                  9.3      Termination by Buyer..................................................................64
                  9.4      Effect of Termination.................................................................64
                  9.5      Attorneys' Fees.......................................................................65

SECTION 10:       SURVIVAL.......................................................................................66
                  10.1     Survival..............................................................................66

SECTION 11:       MISCELLANEOUS..................................................................................66
                  11.1     Fees and Expenses.....................................................................66
                  11.2     Notices...............................................................................66
                  11.3     Benefit and Binding Effect............................................................68
                  11.4     Further Assurances....................................................................69
                  11.5     GOVERNING LAW.........................................................................69
                  11.6     WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL..................................................................69
                  11.7     Severability..........................................................................69
                  11.8     Entire Agreement......................................................................69
                  11.9     Amendments; Waiver of Compliance; Consents............................................69
                  11.10    Counterparts..........................................................................70
                  11.11    Specific Performance..................................................................70
                  11.12    Tax Consequences......................................................................70
</TABLE>

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                               TABLE OF SCHEDULES


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Schedule                            Description
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<S>                                 <C>
Schedule 1.1(a)                     Falcon Companies

Schedule 1.1(b)                     Headquarters Employees

Schedule 1.1(c)                     Buyer Knowledge

Schedule 1.1(d)                     Falcon Knowledge

Schedule 1.1(e)                     Material FCC Consent

Schedule 1.1(f)                     Designated Franchises

Schedule 3.1                        Organization and Authority

Schedule 3.3                        Organization and Ownership of the Falcon Companies

Schedule 3.4                        Absence of Conflicting Agreements; Consents

Schedule 3.6                        Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities

Schedule 3.7                        Absence of Certain Changes

Schedule 3.8                        Franchises, Licenses, Material Contracts

Schedule 3.9                        Title to and Condition of Real Property and Tangible
                                    Personal Property

Schedule 3.10                       Intangibles

Schedule 3.11                       Information Regarding the Systems

Schedule 3.12                       Taxes

Schedule 3.13                       Employee Plans

Schedule 3.14                       Environmental Laws

Schedule 3.15                       Claims and Litigation

Schedule 3.16                       Compliance with Laws

Schedule 3.17                       Transactions with Affiliates

Schedule 3.20                       Overbuilds; Competition
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Schedule                            Description
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<S>                                 <C>
Schedule 3.21                       Disconnections

Schedule 3.23                       Budgets

Schedule 4.3                        Absence of Conflicting Agreements; Consents

Schedule 4.4                        Title to Purchased Interests and Contributed Interest

Schedule 4.5                        Claims and Litigation

Schedule 4.6                        Certain Fees

Schedule 5.4                        Claims and Litigation

Schedule 5.6                        Charter Ownership Chart

Schedule 5.9                        Charter Financial Statements

Schedule 6.1                        Operation of Business Prior to Closing

Schedule 6.18                       TCI Arrangements
</TABLE>


The preceding schedules have been omitted from this exhibit. The Company agrees
to provide copies of such schedules to the Commission upon request.


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                                TABLE OF EXHIBITS



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit                             Description
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<S>                     <C>
Exhibit A               Adjustment Escrow Agreement

Exhibit B               Put Agreement

Exhibit C               Registration Rights Agreement

Exhibit D               Terms of Charter LLC Operating Agreement

Exhibit E               Terms of Exchange Agreement

Exhibit F               Form of Allocation Notice

Exhibit G               Form of Opinions of Counsel to Falcon and Sellers

Exhibit H               Form of Seller Release

Exhibit I               Form of Opinion of Counsel to Buyer
</TABLE>


The preceding exhibits A, F, G, H and I have been omitted from this exhibit.
The Company agrees to provide copies of such exhibits to the Commission upon
request.



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                       PURCHASE AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

         This PURCHASE AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is dated as
of May 26, 1999, by and among Charter Communications, Inc., a Delaware
corporation ("Buyer"), Falcon Communications, L.P., a California limited
partnership ("Falcon"), Falcon Holding Group, L.P., a Delaware limited
partnership ("FHGLP"), TCI Falcon Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company ("TCI"), Falcon Cable Trust, a California trust ("FC Trust"), Falcon
Holding Group, Inc., a California corporation ("FHGI"), and DHN Inc., a
California corporation ("DHN") (FHGLP, TCI, FC Trust, FHGI and DHN sometimes
referred to herein as "Sellers").

                                R E C I T A L S:

         A. FHGLP and TCI hold all of the outstanding partnership interests in
Falcon. FC Trust and FHGI hold partnership interests in certain other Falcon
Companies. FHGLP holds certain equity interests in Enstar Communications
Corporation ("Enstar") and Enstar Finance Company, LLC ("Enstar Finance"). DHN
holds certain equity interests in Adlink Cable Advertising LLC ("Adlink").

         B. Buyer desires to acquire from FHGLP and TCI all of the partnership
interests in Falcon, the specified partnership interests in certain Falcon
Companies held by FC Trust and FHGI, the specified interests in Enstar and
Enstar Finance held by FHGLP, and the specified interests in Adlink held by DHN.

         C. The parties hereto desire to set forth the terms in accordance with
which Buyer shall acquire the above-described interests from the Sellers for the
consideration and on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

                              A G R E E M E N T S:

         In consideration of the above recitals and of the mutual agreements and
covenants contained in this Agreement, the parties to this Agreement, intending
to be bound legally, agree as follows:

SECTION 1         CERTAIN DEFINITIONS.

         1.1 Terms Defined in this Section. The following terms, as used in this
Agreement, have the meanings set forth in this Section:

         "Adjustment Escrow Agent" means the Escrow Agent to be named in the
Adjustment Escrow Agreement.
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         "Adjustment Escrow Agreement" means the Adjustment Escrow Agreement
that may, subject to the terms of this Agreement, be executed and delivered by
Buyer, FHGLP and the Adjustment Escrow Agent, substantially in the form of
Exhibit A hereto.

         "Adjustment Time" means 11:59 p.m., California time, on the Closing
Date.

         "Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that
directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries controls, is
controlled by, or is under common control with the specified Person.

         "Assets" means all of the tangible and intangible assets that are
owned, leased or held by the Falcon Companies and that are used or held for use
in connection with the conduct of the business or operations of the Systems, and
less any such Assets that are sold, transferred or otherwise conveyed by the
Falcon Companies to third Persons prior to the Closing in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement, provided that with respect to any assets that are
leased by the Falcon Companies or otherwise not owned by the Falcon Companies,
"Assets" includes only the interest, title and rights in such assets held by the
Falcon Companies.

         "Basic Subscriber" means, with respect to any System, any Subscriber to
a System at the regular basic monthly subscription rate (including discounted
rates offered in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice)
for at least broadcast basic cable service (either alone or in combination with
any other service) for such System, who has rendered payment for at least one
month's service and who does not have more than Five Dollars ($5.00) (excluding
late charges and fees and amounts subject to a bona fide dispute) that is more
than two months past due from the last day of the period to which any
outstanding bill relates.

         "Bulk Subscriber" means, with respect to any System, any Subscriber,
other than a Basic Subscriber, to at least broadcast basic cable service (either
alone or in combination with any other service) for such System which is billed
to such Subscriber on a bulk basis to bulk commercial accounts, such as hotels,
motels and hospitals and bulk residential accounts, such as condominiums,
trailer parks, apartment houses and similar multiple dwelling units or other
commercial accounts and who has rendered payment for at least one month's
service at such customer's regular basic monthly subscription rate for such
service and who does not have more than Five Dollars ($5.00) (excluding late
charges and fees and amounts subject to a bona fide dispute) that is more than
two months past due from the last day of the period to which any outstanding
bill relates.

         "Cable Act" means Title VI of the Communications Act of 1934, as
amended, 47 U.S.C. Section 521 et seq., all other provisions of the Cable
Communications Policy Act of 1984, the Cable Television Consumer Protection and
Competition Act of 1992, and the provisions of the Telecommunications Act of
1996 amending Title VI of the Communications Act of 1934, in each case as
amended and in effect from time to time.

         "Charter Holdings" means Charter Communications Holdings, LLC.

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         "Charter LLC" means a limited liability company to be formed pursuant
to the Charter LLC Operating Agreement as contemplated by Section 6.6.

         "Charter LLC Operating Agreement" means the operating agreement of
Charter LLC containing the provisions set forth in Exhibit D hereto and such
other provisions as contemplated in Section 6.6, which agreement shall be
executed and delivered on the Closing Date.

         "Charter's Disclosure Schedules" means the Disclosure Schedules
referred to in Section 5 of this Agreement and attached to this Agreement.

         "Closing" means the purchase and sale of the Purchased Interests
pursuant to this Agreement.

         "Closing Date" means the date on which the Closing occurs.

         "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the
Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder, as amended and in effect from time
to time.

         "Commercial Bulk Subscriber" means a Bulk Subscriber that is a
commercial or business bulk account, such as a hotel, motel or hospital, as
reflected in the records of the Falcon Companies.

         "Compensation Arrangement" means any plan or compensation arrangement
other than an Employee Plan, whether written or unwritten, which provides to
employees, former employees, officers, directors and shareholders of any Falcon
Company or any ERISA Affiliate any compensation or other benefits, whether
deferred or not, in excess of base salary or wages, including, but not limited
to, any bonus or incentive plan, stock rights plan, deferred compensation
arrangement, life insurance, stock purchase plan, severance pay plan and any
other employee fringe benefit plan.

         "Consents" means the consents, permits, approvals and authorizations of
Governmental Authorities and other Persons necessary to transfer the Purchased
Interests to Buyer and to consummate the other transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.

         "Contracts" means all leases, easements, rights-of-way, rights of
entry, programming agreements, pole attachment and conduit agreements, customer
agreements and other agreements (other than Franchises), written or oral
(including any amendments and other modifications thereto), to which any Falcon
Company is a party or which are binding upon any Falcon Company.

         "Copyright Act" means the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended and in
effect from time to time.

         "Credit Agreement" means the Credit Agreement dated as of June 30,
1998, as amended, among certain of the Falcon Companies named therein and the
Lenders (as defined therein), including NationsBank, N.A., as Syndication Agent,
Bank of America, N.T. & S.A., as Agent, The

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Chase Manhattan Bank, as Co-Syndication Agent, BankBoston, N.A., as
Documentation Agent and Toronto Dominion (Texas) Inc., as Administrative Agent,
as the same may be amended and in effect from time to time.

         "Debt Documents" means the Indenture and the Credit Agreement and the
MONY Agreement and all documents or instruments delivered in connection
therewith or pursuant thereto, including any placement agreement or registration
rights agreement executed and delivered in connection with the issuance of the
securities subject to the Indenture.

         "Employee Plan" means any pension, retirement, profit-sharing, deferred
compensation, vacation, severance, bonus, incentive, medical, vision, dental,
disability, life insurance or any other employee benefit plan as defined in
Section 3(3) of ERISA to which any Falcon Company or any ERISA Affiliate of any
Falcon Company contributes or is required to contribute or which any Falcon
Company or any such ERISA Affiliate sponsors or maintains.

         "Encumbrances" means any pledge, claim, mortgage, lien, charge,
encumbrance, attachment, exception to or defect in title or other ownership
interest or security interest of any kind or nature whatsoever.

         "Enforceability Exceptions" means the exceptions or limitations to the
enforceability of contracts under bankruptcy, insolvency, or similar laws
affecting creditors' rights generally or by judicial discretion in the
enforcement of equitable remedies and by public policies generally.

         "Enstar Credit Agreement" means the Credit Agreement dated as of
September 30, 1997 among Enstar Finance, Banque Paribas, as Administrative
Agent, Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, as Documentation
Agent, and the other financial institutions party thereto, as the same may be
amended and in effect from time to time.

         "Enstar Debt Documents" means the Enstar Credit Agreement and all
documents or instruments delivered in connection therewith or pursuant thereto.

         "Environmental Claim" means any written claim, complaint, action, suit,
proceeding, investigation or notice, including without limitation any proceeding
before any federal, state or local administrative body by any Person, agent or
agency of a federal, state or local government alleging potential liability
arising out of, based on or resulting from (A) the release or disposal into, or
the presence in the environment, including, without limitation, the indoor
environment, soil, subsurface, surface or groundwater, of any pollutant,
contaminant, waste, toxic substance, hazardous substance, petroleum or petroleum
derivative at any location, whether or not owned by the Falcon Companies, or (B)
circumstances forming the basis of any violation, or alleged violation, of any
Environmental Law.

         "Environmental Law" means any and all federal, state or local laws,
statues, rules, regulations, ordinances, orders, decrees or other binding
obligations (A) related to releases or

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threatened releases of any Hazardous Substance to soil, surface water,
groundwater, air or any other environmental media; (B) governing the use,
treatment, storage, disposal, transport, or handling of Hazardous Substance; or
(C) related to the protection of the environment and human health. Such
Environmental Laws shall include, but are not limited to, RCRA, CERCLA, EPCRA,
the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Toxic
Substances Control Act, the Endangered Species Act, and any other federal, state
or local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, orders, permit conditions, licenses
or any terms or provisions thereof related to clauses (A), (B), or (C) above.

         "Equity Interests" means any and all shares, interests, or other
equivalent interests (however designated) in the equity of any Person, including
capital stock, partnership interests and membership interests, and including any
rights, options or warrants with respect thereto.

         "Equivalent Subscribers" means, with respect to any System, as of any
date of determination, the sum of: (A) the number of Basic Subscribers served by
such System as of such date; (B) the number of Basic Subscribers represented by
the Commercial Bulk Subscribers served by such System as of such date, which
number of Commercial Bulk Subscribers shall be calculated by dividing (1) the
monthly billings attributable to such System's Commercial Bulk Subscribers for
full basic cable service provided by such System for the calendar month
immediately preceding the date on which such calculation is made, by (2) the
full, non-discounted monthly rate charged by such System for full basic cable
service (excluding pass-through charges for sales taxes, line-itemized franchise
fees, fees charged by the FCC and other similar line-itemized charges); and (C)
the number of Basic Subscribers represented by the Residential Bulk Subscribers
served by such System as of such date, which number of Residential Bulk
Subscribers shall be calculated by determining the number of individual dwelling
units in such Residential Bulk Subscriber (e.g., for an apartment building, the
number of individual apartments in such building) as of such date. For purposes
of the foregoing, monthly billings shall exclude billings for a la carte or
optional service tiers and for premium services, pass-through charges for sales
taxes, line-itemized franchise fees, fees charged by the FCC and other similar
line-itemized charges, and nonrecurring charges or credits which include those
relating to installation, connection, relocation and disconnection fees and
miscellaneous rental charges for equipment such as remote control devices and
converters.

         "ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, as amended and in effect from
time to time.

         "ERISA Affiliate" means a trade or business affiliated within the
meaning of Sections 414(b), (c) or (m) of the Code.

         "Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder, as in effect
from time to time.

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         "Exchange Agreement" means the Exchange Agreement by and among the
parties named therein, containing the provisions set forth in Exhibit E hereto
and such other provisions as contemplated in Section 6.6, which agreement shall
be executed and delivered on the Closing Date.

         "Falcon Companies" means, collectively, the companies listed on
Schedule 1.1(a) hereto, each of which may be referred to herein individually as
a "Falcon Company," and specifically excludes Enstar and Enstar Finance and the
other Enstar partnerships listed on Schedule 4.4, Adlink, and all other
Investment Persons.

         "Falcon's Disclosure Schedules" means the Disclosure Schedules referred
to in Sections 3, 4 and 6.1 of this Agreement and attached to this Agreement.

         "FCC" means the Federal Communications Commission, or any successor
agency thereof.

         "FCC Licenses" means any domestic satellite, business radio or other
Licenses issued by the FCC with respect to the Systems.

         "FCC Regulations" means the rules, regulations and published policies
and decisions of the FCC promulgated by the FCC with respect to the Cable Act,
as in effect from time to time.

         "FFI" means Falcon First, Inc.

         "Franchise" means any cable television franchise and related
agreements, ordinances, permits, instruments or other authorizations issued or
granted to a Falcon Company by any Franchising Authority, including all
amendments thereto and renewals or modifications thereof, authorizing the
construction or operation of a cable television system.

         "Franchise Area" means any geographic area in which a Falcon Company is
authorized to provide cable television service pursuant to a Franchise
(including any area pursuant to which a Falcon Company is operating under an
expired Franchise) or otherwise provides cable television service for which area
a Franchise is being negotiated or is not required pursuant to applicable Legal
Requirements.

         "Franchising Authorities" means all Governmental Authorities that have
issued or granted any Franchises relating to the operation of a System.

         "GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles as in effect in
the United States from time to time.

         "Governmental Authority" means any federal, state, or local
governmental authority or instrumentality, including any court, tribunal or
administrative or regulatory agency, department, bureau, commission or board.

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         "Hazardous Substance" means any substance, hazardous material, or other
substance or compound regulated under Environmental Laws, including, without
limitation, petroleum or any refined product or fraction or derivative thereof.

         "Headquarters Employees" means the employees of the Falcon Companies
set forth in Schedule 1.1(b), less any such employees who are no longer employed
by the Falcon Companies at the Closing (other than as a result of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement), plus any employees hired in the
ordinary course of business to replace any such Headquarters Employees.

         "HSR Act" means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of
1976, and the regulations promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission with
respect thereto, as amended and in effect from time to time.

         "Indebtedness" of any Person means, without duplication, (A) all
indebtedness for borrowed money; (B) all obligations issued, undertaken or
assumed as the deferred purchase price of property or services (other than trade
payables and accrued liabilities entered into in the ordinary course of business
on ordinary terms); (C) all non-contingent reimbursement or payment obligations
with respect to surety instruments; (D) all obligations evidenced by notes,
bonds, debentures or similar instruments, including obligations so evidenced
incurred in connection with the acquisition of property, assets or businesses;
(E) all indebtedness created or arising under any conditional sale or other
title retention agreement, or incurred as financing, in either case with respect
to property acquired by the Person (even though the rights and remedies of the
seller or bank under such agreement in the event of default are limited to
repossession or sale of such property); (F) all capitalized lease obligations;
(G) all net obligations with respect to swap or interest rate hedge Contracts;
(H) all indebtedness referred to in clauses (A) through (G) above secured by (or
for which the holder of such Indebtedness has an existing right, contingent or
otherwise, to be secured by) any lien upon or in property (including accounts
and contract rights) owned by such Person, even though such Person has not
assumed or become liable for the payment of such Indebtedness; and (I) all
guaranty obligations in respect of indebtedness or obligations of others of the
kinds referred to in clauses (A) through (G) above; provided, however, that
"Indebtedness" shall not include any obligations such as letters of credit,
surety bonds or performance bonds or similar obligations entered into in the
ordinary course of business.

         "Indenture" means the Indenture dated as of April 3, 1998 among FHGLP
(and assumed by Falcon) and Falcon Funding Corporation and United States Trust
Company of New York, as Trustee, as the same may be amended and in effect from
time to time.

         "Intangibles" means all copyrights, trademarks, trade names, service
marks, service names, patents, permits, proprietary information, technical
information and data, machinery and equipment warranties, and other similar
intangible property rights and interests (which shall in no event include
Franchises, Licenses or Contracts) issued to or owned by any of the Falcon
Companies.

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         "Knowledge" means the actual knowledge of the persons listed in
Schedule 1.1(c) with respect to Buyer and the actual knowledge of the persons
listed in Schedule 1.1(d) with respect to Falcon.

         "Legal Restrictions" means restrictions on transfer arising under the
securities laws, the Cable Act, FCC Regulations, the Franchises and the
Licenses.

         "Legal Requirements" means applicable common law and any applicable
statute, permit, ordinance, code or other law, rule, regulation, order,
technical or other standard, requirement or procedure enacted, adopted,
promulgated or applied by any Governmental Authority (including the FCC),
including any applicable order, decree or judgment which may have been handed
down, adopted or imposed by any Governmental Authority, all as in effect from
time to time.

         "Licenses" means all domestic satellite, business radio and other FCC
Licenses, and all other licenses, authorizations and permits issued by any
Governmental Authority that are held by a Falcon Company in the business and
operations of the Systems, excluding the Franchises.

         "Loss" means any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, penalties, costs
and expenses (excluding any and all consequential, incidental and special
damages).

         "Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse effect on the
business, results of operations, assets, liabilities or financial condition of
the Falcon Companies, taken as a whole or the Systems, taken as a whole, but
without giving effect to any effect resulting from (i) changes in conditions
(including economic conditions, Rate Regulatory Matters and other federal or
state governmental actions, proposed or enacted legislation or proposed or
enacted regulations) that are applicable to the economy or the cable television
industry in general on a national, regional or state basis or (ii) any changes
in competition affecting the business of the Falcon Companies.

         "Material Contract" means any Contract that requires payments by a
Falcon Company in the aggregate of more than $150,000 per year, any Contract
containing a noncompete covenant binding on any of the Falcon Companies, any
Contract relating to the business of providing Internet access or telephony
services, any Contract relating to a pending purchase or sale of cable
television systems, and any partnership agreement, limited liability operating
agreement or similar agreement pursuant to which any Falcon Company has made an
investment in an Investment Person, but "Material Contract" specifically
excludes all subscription agreements with customers (including, multiple
dwelling unit agreements and Contracts with Bulk Subscribers), pole attachment
agreements and conduit agreements, and construction contracts.

         "Material FCC Consent" means any Consent of the FCC that is necessary
for the transfer of control to Buyer in connection with the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement with respect to the Licenses
identified in Schedule 1.1(e).

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         "MONY Agreement" means the Note Purchase and Exchange Agreement dated
as of October 21, 1991, among Falcon Telecable, a California Limited
Partnership, AUER & CO., and J. Romeo & Co., relating to the 11.56% Series A
Subordinated Notes due March 31, 2001 and 11.56% Series B Subordinated Notes due
March 31, 2001, as the same may be amended and in effect from time to time.

         "MONY Notes" means the Notes issued pursuant to the MONY Agreement.

         "Nathanson Agreement" shall mean the agreement relating to the
appointment of Marc Nathanson as Vice-Chairman of Charter and as a director of
any public entity formed by Charter and related items relating to such
appointment, including office space and staff assistance for Mr. Nathanson, that
has been entered into concurrently with the execution of this Agreement.

         "Organizational Documents" means, with respect to any Person (other
than an individual), the articles or certificate of incorporation, bylaws,
certificate of limited partnership, partnership agreement, certificate of
formation, limited liability company operating agreement, and all other
organizational documents of such Person.

         "Permitted Encumbrances" means each of the following: (A) liens for
current taxes and other governmental charges that are not yet due and payable;
(B) liens for taxes, assessments, governmental charges or levies, or claims the
non-payment of which is being diligently contested in good faith or liens
arising out of judgments or awards against the Falcon Companies with respect to
which at the time there shall be a prosecution for appeal or there shall be a
proceeding to review or the time limit has not yet run for such an appeal or
review with respect to such judgment or award; provided that with respect to the
foregoing liens in this clause (B), adequate reserves shall have been set aside
on the Falcon Companies' books, and no foreclosure, distraint, sale or similar
proceedings shall have been commenced with respect thereto that remain unstayed
for a period of 60 days after their commencement; (C) liens of carriers,
warehousemen, mechanics, laborers, and materialmen and other similar statutory
liens incurred in the ordinary course of business for sums not yet due or being
diligently contested in good faith, and for which adequate reserves have been
set aside on the Falcon Companies' books; (D) liens incurred in the ordinary
course of business in connection with worker's compensation and unemployment
insurance or similar laws; (E) statutory landlords' liens; (F) with respect to
the Real Property, leases, easements, rights to access, rights-of-way, mineral
rights or other similar reservations and restrictions, defects of title, which
are either of record or set forth in Schedule 3.9 or in the deeds or leases to
such Real Property or which, either individually or in the aggregate, do not
materially and adversely affect or interfere with the ownership or use of such
Real Property in the business and operation of the Systems as presently
conducted; (G) Encumbrances arising under or in respect of the Senior Debt and
the Credit Agreement and the Enstar Credit Agreement and the documents and
instruments delivered in connection therewith or pursuant thereto; and (H) any
other claims or encumbrances that are described in Schedule 3.9 and that relate
to liabilities and obligations that are to be discharged in full at the Closing
or that will be removed prior to or at Closing.

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         "Person" means an individual, corporation, association, partnership,
joint venture, trust, estate, limited liability company, limited liability
partnership, Governmental Authority, or other entity or organization.

         "Pre-Closing Tax Period" means any Tax period (or portion thereof)
ending on or before the Closing Date.

         "Put Agreement" means the Put Agreement by and among the parties named
therein, substantially in the form of Exhibit B hereto, which agreement shall be
executed and delivered on the Closing Date.

         "Rate Regulatory Matter" means, with respect to any cable television
system, any matter or any effect on such system or the business or operations
thereof, arising out of or related to the Cable Act, any FCC Regulations
heretofore adopted thereunder, or any other present or future Legal Requirement
dealing with, limiting or affecting the rates which can be charged by cable
television systems to their customers (whether for programming, equipment,
installation, service or otherwise).

         "Real Property" means all of the fee and leasehold estates that are
owned or held by any of the Falcon Companies and used or held for use in the
business or operations of the Systems, and, to the extent of the interest,
title, and rights of the Falcon Companies in the following: buildings and other
improvements thereon, easements, licenses, rights to access, rights-of-way, and
other real property interests that are owned or held by any of the Falcon
Companies and used or held for use in the business or operations of the Systems,
plus in each case such additions thereto and less such deletions therefrom
arising between the date hereof and the Closing Date in accordance with this
Agreement.

         "Registration Rights Agreement" means the Registration Rights Agreement
by and among the parties named therein, substantially in the form of Exhibit C
hereto, which agreement shall be executed and delivered at the time contemplated
in such agreement.

         "Released Parties" means, collectively, Sellers and their Affiliates
and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, members, partners,
employees and agents.

         "Residential Bulk Subscriber" means a Bulk Subscriber that is a
residential bulk account, such as an apartment, condominium or trailer park, as
reflected in the records of the Falcon Companies.

         "SEC" means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any
successor agency thereto.

         "Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the
rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder, as in effect from time
to time.

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         "Senior Debentures" means the Series A and Series B 8.375% Senior
Debentures due 2010 issued by FHGLP (and assumed by Falcon) and Falcon Funding
Corporation.

         "Senior Debentures Amount" means the aggregate principal amount, plus
accrued and unpaid interest, outstanding in respect of the Senior Debentures as
of the Closing Date.

         "Senior Debt" means the outstanding indebtedness of the Falcon
Companies under the Credit Agreement.

         "Senior Debt Amount" means the aggregate principal amount, plus accrued
and unpaid interest, outstanding in respect of the Senior Debt pursuant to the
Credit Agreement as of the Closing Date.

         "Senior Discount Debentures" means the Series A and Series B 9.285%
Senior Discount Debentures due 2010 issued by FHGLP (and assumed by Falcon) and
Falcon Funding Corporation.

         "Senior Discount Debentures Accreted Value" means the Accreted Value
(as defined in the Indenture) of the Senior Discount Debentures as of the
Closing Date.

         "Subscriber" means any Person to whom any Falcon Company provides cable
television programming or other service through the Systems into a single
household, a multiple dwelling unit, a hotel or motel unit, a commercial
business or any other real property improvement.

         "Subsidiary" means, with respect to any Person, any other Person of
which the outstanding voting Equity Interests sufficient to elect at least a
majority of its board of directors or other governing body (or, if there are no
such voting interests, of which 50% or more of the Equity Interests) are owned
(beneficially or otherwise) directly or indirectly by such first Person or any
Subsidiary thereof.

         "Systems" means the cable television systems owned and operated by any
Falcon Company or any combination of any of them, each of which may be referred
to herein individually as a "System," but excluding the cable television systems
owned, operated or managed, directly or indirectly, by Enstar and the other
Investment Persons.

         "Tangible Personal Property" means all of the equipment, tools,
vehicles, furniture, leasehold improvements, office equipment, plant,
converters, spare parts, and other tangible personal property which are owned or
leased by any of the Falcon Companies and used or held for use in the conduct of
the business or operations of the Systems, plus such additions thereto and less
such deletions therefrom arising between the date hereof and the Closing Date in
accordance with this Agreement.

         "Tax" means any and all taxes, fees, levies, duties, tariffs, imposts
and other charges of any kind imposed by any government or taxing authority,
including: federal, state, local, or foreign gross income, gross receipts, net
income, ad valorem, value added, possessory interest, alternative or add-

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on minimum, windfall profits, severance, property, production, sales, use,
license, excise, franchise, capital, stamp, occupation, premium, environmental,
transfer, payroll, employment, withholding, or other taxes, charges, fees,
liens, customs, duties, licenses or other governmental assessments, together
with any interest, additions, or penalties with respect thereto and any interest
in respect of such additions or penalties, but excluding Franchise fees, FCC
payments and fees, and copyright payments and fees.

         "Tax Return" means any tax return, declaration of estimated tax, tax
report or other tax statement, or any other similar filing, including any
schedule or attachment thereto, and including any amendment thereof, required to
be submitted to any Governmental Authority with respect to any Tax.

         "TCI Systems" means the Systems contributed to the Falcon Companies by
TCI pursuant to the Contribution and Purchase Agreement referred to in the
Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Falcon dated as of
December 30, 1997, as amended.

         "Transaction Documents" means this Agreement, the Adjustment Escrow
Agreement (if applicable), the Put Agreement, the Registration Rights Agreement,
the Exchange Agreement, the Charter LLC Operating Agreement, the Amended Falcon
Partnership Agreement, and the other documents, agreements, certificates and
other instruments to be executed, delivered and performed by the parties in
connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

         "Transferable Franchise Area" means any Franchise Area with respect to
which (A) any Consent necessary under a Franchise (including an expired
Franchise pursuant to which a Falcon Company is operating) in connection with
the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall have
been obtained or shall have been deemed obtained by operation of law in
accordance with the provisions of the Cable Act, or (B) no Consent is necessary
under a Franchise in connection with the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, provided that, with respect to any expired
Franchise for which, as of the date hereof, the Franchising Authority has not
granted to the applicable Falcon Company continuing operation authority and the
Franchise Area serves greater than 350 Subscribers and pursuant to which Consent
was not required prior to its expiration, a true and complete list of which is
set forth on Schedule 1.1(f), the corresponding Franchise Area shall not be a
Transferable Franchise Area unless and until the applicable Franchising
Authority has either (i) consented to the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, (ii) renewed such Franchise, or (iii) granted to
the applicable Falcon Company continuing operating authority to the effect that
such Falcon Company has authority to operate under such Franchise until such
time as a final decision has been made with respect to the renewal of such
Franchise, such consent, renewal or continuing operating authority being
referred to as a "Designated Consent"), or (C) no Franchise is required to
provide cable television service pursuant to applicable Legal Requirements,
which Franchise Areas referred to in this clause (C) are listed on Schedule 3.8,
or (D) with respect to the Franchises marked with an asterisk on Schedule 3.8,
the applicable Franchising Authority has either (i) evidenced its acknowledgment
and approval of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement, or (ii) has not requested

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additional information from Falcon or Buyer regarding such transactions within
30 days of receiving the notification referred to in Section 6.4(h).

         "Upset Date" means November 30, 2000, subject to extension as provided
in Section 8.1(a)(3) and 8.1(a)(4).

         1.2 Terms Defined Elsewhere in this Agreement. For purposes of this
Agreement, and in addition to (i) the definitions set forth in the first
paragraph hereof and in Section 1.1, and (ii) certain defined terms that are
used solely within the section in which they are defined, the following terms
have the meanings set forth in the sections indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Term                                                          Section
- ----                                                          -------
<S>                                                           <C>
Adjustment Escrow Amount                                      Section 2.5(a)(2)

Adlink                                                        Recital A

Aggregate Consideration                                       Section 2.3(a)

Allocation Agreements                                         Section 6.10(h)

Allocation Notice                                             Section 2.1(b)

Antitrust Division                                            Section 6.5

Amended Falcon Partnership Agreement                          Section 6.6(c)

Assumed Liabilities                                           Section 2.2(a)

Capital Expenditure Budget                                    Section 3.23

Cause                                                         Section 6.9(c)

Charter Allocation Agreement                                  Section 6.10(h)

Charter Corporate Subsidiary                                  Section 6.10(h)

Cash Consideration                                            Section 2.3

Charter Financial Statements                                  Section 5.9(a)

Closing Cash Payment                                          Section 2.5

Closing Equivalent Subscribers                                Section 2.4(a)

Closing Net Liabilities                                       Section 2.4(b)

Closing Payment                                               Section 2.5(b)

Confidentiality Agreement                                     Section 6.2(a)

Contributed Interest                                          Section 2.1(b)

Current Assets                                                Section 2.4(b)(2)
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                           <C>
Current Liabilities                                           Section 2.4(b)(3)

Designated Consent                                            Definition of Transferable Franchise Area

DOL                                                           Section 3.13(d)(ix)

Enstar                                                        Recital A

Enstar Finance                                                Recital A

Equity Consideration                                          Section 2.1(b)

Equity Value                                                  Section 2.3(b)

Falcon 401(k) Plan                                            Section 6.9(g)

Falcon Allocation Agreement                                   Section 6.10(h)

Falcon Financial Statements                                   Section 3.5(a)

Fee Properties                                                Section 3.9

Final Closing Statement                                       Section 2.6(a)

FTC                                                           Section 6.5

Inventory                                                     Section 3.19

Investment Person                                             Section 3.3(a)

Minimum Contributed Interest                                  Section 2.1(b)

Net Closing Payment                                           Section 2.5(b)

NYNEX Litigation                                              Section 2.1(c)

Options                                                       Section 8.2(h)

Pending Acquisitions                                          Section 6.1(c)(3)

Preliminary Closing Statement                                 Section 2.5(a)

Preliminary Dispute Notice                                    Section 2.5(a)

Purchased Interests                                           Section 2.1

Referee                                                       Section 2.5(a)(1)

Tax Partnership                                               Section 3.12(b)(9)

Transferred Headquarters Employees                            Section 6.9(b)

Working Capital                                               Section 2.4(b)(1)

Year 2000 Matters                                             Section 3.22
</TABLE>

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Year 2000 Plan                                                Section 3.22

         1.3 Rules of Construction. Words used in this Agreement, regardless of
the gender and number specifically used, shall be deemed and construed to
include any other gender and any other number as the context requires. As used
in this Agreement, the word "including" is not limiting, and the word "or" is
not exclusive. Except as specifically otherwise provided in this Agreement in a
particular instance, a reference to a Section is a reference to a Section of
this Agreement, a reference to an Exhibit is a reference to an Exhibit to this
Agreement, and the terms "hereof," "herein," and other like terms refer to this
Agreement as a whole, including the Disclosure Schedules and the Exhibits to
this Agreement, and not solely to any particular part of this Agreement. The
descriptive headings in this Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference
only and are not intended to be part of or to affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.

SECTION 2         SALE AND PURCHASE OF PURCHASED INTERESTS; CONTRIBUTION OF
                  CONTRIBUTED INTEREST; ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES;
                  CONSIDERATION.

         2.1 Agreement to Sell and Buy Purchased Interests and to Contribute
Contributed Interest. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement,

                  (a) Sellers hereby agree to sell, transfer, convey and deliver
to Buyer at the Closing, and Buyer hereby agrees to purchase at the Closing, the
Equity Interests specified below (the "Purchased Interests"), free and clear of
all Encumbrances, other than the pledges disclosed on Schedule 4.3 and subject
to the Legal Restrictions:

                           (1) from TCI, its entire partnership interest in
Falcon;

                           (2) from FHGLP, that portion of its partnership
interest in Falcon that is not represented by the Contributed Interest;

                           (3) from FC Trust, its entire partnership interest in
Falcon Video Communications Investors, L.P.;

                           (4) from FHGI, its entire partnership interest in
each of Falcon Media Investors Group, a California Limited Partnership, Falcon
Community Investors, L.P., Falcon Telecable Investors Group, a California
Limited Partnership, and Falcon Investors Group, Ltd. a California Limited
Partnership;

                           (5) from FHGLP, all of the capital stock in Enstar
and its entire membership interest in Enstar Finance Company, LLC; and

                           (6) from DHN, its entire membership interest in
Adlink.

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                  (b) FHGLP agrees to contribute to Charter LLC, free and clear
of all Encumbrances, other than the pledges disclosed on Schedule 4.3 and
subject to the Legal Restrictions, a portion of its partnership interest in
Falcon (the "Contributed Interest"). The percentage of FHGLP's partnership
interest in Falcon represented by the Contributed Interest shall be set forth in
Part I of a written notice delivered to Buyer at least two days prior to Closing
substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit F (the "Allocation Notice"). In
exchange for such contribution to Charter LLC, FHGLP shall receive Units in
Charter LLC as provided in the Charter LLC Operating Agreement (the "Equity
Consideration"). The Contributed Interest shall not be less than 44.5% of
FHGLP's partnership interest in Falcon (the "Minimum Contributed Interest") and
it shall not be greater than that percentage of FHGLP's partnership interest in
Falcon that would cause the Equity Value to equal Five Hundred Fifty Million
Dollars ($550,000,000) provided, however, (i) if receipt of the Equity
Consideration may result in Taxes being recognized by the equity owners of
FHGLP, as reasonably determined by counsel to FHGLP, then FHGLP may elect to
contribute to Charter LLC a portion of its partnership interest in Falcon that
is less than the Minimum Contributed Interest, or may elect to not contribute
any portion of its partnership interest in Falcon to Charter LLC, in which event
FHGLP's entire partnership interest in Falcon (or the portion not so
contributed) shall be sold to Buyer pursuant to Section 2.1(a) hereof and
otherwise treated as a Purchased Interest hereunder; (ii) if prior to the
Closing Buyer, Charter LLC, or Charter Holdings takes an action (other than
dispositions of obsolete equipment or other equipment deemed to be unnecessary
in the ordinary operations of Charter Holdings' business) that results in a
reduction in the assets of Charter LLC or Charter Holdings, then (in addition to
the right of FHGLP and Buyer to mutually agree to an appropriate adjustment to
the number of units in Charter LLC received by FHGLP as set forth in Exhibit D)
FHGLP may elect not to contribute any portion of its partnership interest in
Falcon to Charter LLC, in which event FHGLP's entire partnership interest in
Falcon shall be sold to Buyer pursuant to Section 2.1(a) hereof and otherwise
treated as a Purchased Interest hereunder; and (iii) if FHGLP makes the election
to receive a cash payment pursuant to Section 6.6(c) hereof, FHGLP's entire
partnership interest in Falcon shall be sold to Buyer pursuant to Section 2.1(a)
hereof and otherwise treated as a Purchased Interest hereunder. If the status or
qualification of the recipient of the Equity Consideration from FHGLP would
cause the issuance of the Equity Consideration hereunder to require public
registration of the Equity Consideration, as reasonably determined by Buyer,
Buyer may elect to require FHGLP to not distribute the Equity Consideration to
such recipient.

                  (c) FHGLP hereby agrees to assign or cause to be assigned to
Buyer at the Closing all of its rights and interest in Case No. BC193800,
Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, Falcon
Britannia, L.P. and Camelot Cable, Inc. v. NYNEX Corporation, NYNEX U.K.
Telephone and Cable T.V. Holding Company Limited, and Cable & Wireless
Communications plc, and all related rights and claims (the "NYNEX Litigation").

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                  (d) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in Section
6.4(f) and this Agreement, FHGLP and TCI hereby agree to cause 100% of the joint
venture interests in Pacific Microwave Joint Venture to be assigned to Falcon at
or prior to the Closing.

         2.2 Assumption of Obligations; Effect on Partnership Agreement of
Falcon.

                  (a) In consideration of the sale of the Purchased Interests
and the contribution of the Contributed Interest, concurrently with the Closing,
Buyer shall assume and be responsible for (and shall indemnify and hold Sellers
harmless from and against) all obligations and liabilities associated with the
Purchased Interests purchased by Buyer and the Contributed Interest contributed
to Charter LLC by FHGLP, whether such obligations and liabilities arose prior to
Closing or arise after the Closing, including (and notwithstanding any provision
of applicable law to the contrary) all obligations and liabilities arising out
of the ownership of a general partnership interest in any Falcon Company
(collectively, the "Assumed Liabilities"), it being the intent of the parties
that Sellers be protected against liabilities of the Falcon Companies as if the
Sellers were stockholders in a corporation or members in a limited liability
company; provided that Buyer shall not be deemed to have assumed directly any
obligations and liabilities of the Falcon Companies vis-a-vis any Person that is
not a party to this Agreement, and no such Person shall have any greater rights
vis-a-vis Buyer or any of the Falcon Companies than as a result of Buyer's and
the Falcon Companies' status as a general partner of the Falcon Companies.

                  (b) It is understood and agreed by Buyer that from and after
the Closing, none of Sellers or their partners or Shareholders or TCI
Communications, Inc. (or any successor thereto) shall have any further rights
(subject to and without limiting their indemnification and exculpation rights as
provided in Section 6.13), obligations or responsibilities of any nature
whatsoever pursuant to the provisions of the Amended and Restated Agreement of
Limited Partnership of Falcon Communications, L.P. dated as of December 30,
1997, as amended, or the Contribution and Purchase Agreement dated as of
December 30, 1997 among Falcon, FHGLP, TCI and certain other parties, as
amended, irrespective of when such obligations or responsibilities may have
arisen or be deemed to have arisen.

         2.3 Consideration for Purchased Interests and Contributed Interest.

                  (a) The consideration for the Purchased Interests and the
Contributed Interest shall be Three Billion Four Hundred Eighty-One Million
Dollars ($3,481,000,000) in the aggregate, subject to adjustment in accordance
with Sections 2.4, 2.5 and 2.6 (the "Aggregate Consideration"). The Aggregate
Consideration shall be determined by Falcon based on the Preliminary Closing
Statement and set forth in Part II of the Allocation Notice. The Buyer shall pay
a portion of the Aggregate Consideration in cash (the "Cash Consideration"), and
the balance of the Aggregate Consideration shall be represented by the Equity
Consideration delivered to FHGLP pursuant to Section 2.1(b). The value of the
Aggregate Consideration shall be allocated among the Sellers as determined by
the Sellers and set forth in Part III of the Allocation Notice.

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                  (b) The amount of the Cash Consideration shall equal the
Aggregate Consideration reduced by the "Equity Value", which shall equal the
product of (i) the value of the Aggregate Consideration allocated to FHGLP in
Part III of the Allocation Notice, and (ii) the percentage of FHGLP's
partnership interest in Falcon that is contributed to Charter LLC pursuant to
Section 2.1(b). The Equity Value shall be set forth in Part IV of the Allocation
Notice.

                  (c) Each Seller acknowledges that upon payment of the
Aggregate Consideration to the accounts or Persons designated by the Sellers in
accordance with this Agreement, Buyer shall have no additional liability or
obligation to the Sellers with respect to the allocation of the Aggregate
Consideration among the Purchased Interests and the Contributed Interest and the
Sellers, and each Seller agrees to indemnify and hold Buyer harmless from and
against any claim by a Seller (or a partner, shareholder or member of such
Seller) arising out of the allocation of the Aggregate Consideration.

                  (d) The Sellers and Buyer agree to allocate the Cash
Consideration among the Sellers of the Purchased Interests as follows:

                           (1) $1 shall be paid to FHGLP for all of its capital
stock in Enstar,

                           (2) $1 shall be paid to DHN for its entire membership
interest in Adlink, and

                           (3) the balance of the Cash Consideration allocated
to each Seller of the other Purchased Interests shall equal the sum of (x) the
cash portion of the Net Closing Payment paid to such Seller as set forth in Part
V of the Allocation Notice, plus (y) the portion of the Adjustment Escrow Amount
paid to such Seller pursuant to Section 2.6(b)(1)(B) hereof (if any).

         2.4 Adjustments.

                  (a) Closing Equivalent Subscribers. The Aggregate
Consideration shall be decreased by the number, if any, by which the number of
Closing Equivalent Subscribers is less than 979,700 multiplied by $3,516. For
purposes of this Agreement, "Closing Equivalent Subscribers" means the total
number of Equivalent Subscribers for all of the Systems as of the Closing Date,
subject to the provisions of Sections 2.4(c) and 6.1(c)(3).

                  (b) Closing Net Liabilities. The Aggregate Consideration shall
be decreased by the amount of the Closing Net Liabilities. For purposes of this
Agreement, "Closing Net Liabilities" means:

                                    (i)     the Senior Discount Debentures
                                            Accreted Value; plus

                                    (ii)    the Senior Debentures Amount; plus

                                    (iii)   the Senior Debt Amount; plus

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                                    (iv)    the principal amount and any accrued
                                            but unpaid interest as of the
                                            Adjustment Time in respect of any
                                            other indebtedness for borrowed
                                            money (not included in the foregoing
                                            clauses (b)(i), (ii) and (iii) of
                                            this Section 2.4), if any, of the
                                            Falcon Companies as of the
                                            Adjustment Time (in each case of the
                                            foregoing clauses (b)(i), (ii),
                                            (iii) and (iv) of this Section 2.4,
                                            prior to giving effect to any
                                            repayment of such indebtedness by
                                            Buyer at the Closing); plus

                                    (v)     the absolute value of Working
                                            Capital if such number is less than
                                            zero; plus

                                    (vi)    expenses of the Falcon Companies
                                            relating to the consummation of the
                                            transactions contemplated by this
                                            Agreement, including fees and
                                            expenses of attorneys, accountants,
                                            financial advisors and broker fees,
                                            if such fees and expenses are paid
                                            after the Closing Date and were not
                                            otherwise reflected as a Current
                                            Liability or Closing Net Liability
                                            in the computation of Aggregate
                                            Consideration or paid by the
                                            Sellers, but excluding any expenses
                                            that Buyer agrees to pay or is
                                            obligated to pay pursuant to this
                                            Agreement; plus

                                    (vii)   without limiting Falcon's
                                            obligations under Section 6.9, all
                                            amounts to be paid by Falcon or the
                                            Falcon Companies at or before the
                                            Closing pursuant to Section 6.9(b)
                                            if such amounts are not so paid on
                                            or prior to the Closing Date and are
                                            not otherwise reflected as a Current
                                            Liability or Closing Net Liability
                                            in the computation of Aggregate
                                            Consideration or paid by the
                                            Sellers; minus

                                    (viii)  one-half of the amount paid by
                                            Falcon at or before the Closing in
                                            respect of severance to the
                                            Headquarters Employees pursuant to
                                            Section 6.9(b), provided that the
                                            maximum adjustment pursuant to this
                                            clause (viii) shall be $4,500,000
                                            and Buyer shall have no other
                                            obligation in respect of such
                                            payments other than the adjustment
                                            provided in this clause (viii);
                                            minus

                                    (ix)    Working Capital if such number is
                                            greater than zero; minus (x) the
                                            amount provided for in Section
                                            6.1(c)(3) (Pending Acquisitions);
                                            minus

                                    (xi)    the $2,500,000 investment made by
                                            Falcon Community Cable, L.P. in the
                                            Bend, Oregon joint venture; minus

                                    (xii)   that portion of the capital
                                            expenditures provided for in Section
                                            6.1(b)(7) (Capital Expenditures).

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                           (1) Subject to the other provisions of this Section
2.4(b), "Working Capital" means Current Assets as of the Adjustment Time minus
Current Liabilities as of the Adjustment Time.

                           (2) Subject to the other provisions of this Section
2.4(b), "Current Assets" means the total current assets of the Falcon Companies
as defined for purposes of GAAP, and prepayments in respect of performance bonds
and long term rights of way with a maturity in excess of one year, computed for
the Falcon Companies as of the Adjustment Time on a consolidated basis and
without duplication in accordance with GAAP.

                           (3) Subject to the other provisions of this Section
2.4(b) and Section 3.12(a), "Current Liabilities" means the total current
liabilities of the Falcon Companies as defined for purposes of GAAP, including
vacation pay and sick pay, computed for the Falcon Companies as of the
Adjustment Time on a consolidated basis and without duplication in accordance
with GAAP; provided, however, that notwithstanding GAAP, or anything to the
contrary in this Agreement, Current Liabilities shall not include and no
adjustment to the Aggregate Consideration shall be made in respect of: (A) any
amount payable in respect of or pursuant to the Debt Documents or any
indebtedness for borrowed money referred to in clause (b)(iv) above; (B) any
prepayment penalty or premium, breakage costs, change of control penalty or
premium or other payment arising out of or resulting from the consummation of
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including the termination of
any Contract, under or pursuant to the Debt Documents or any other Contract or
other obligation to which any of the Falcon Companies is a party or by which it
may be bound, including any swap or interest rate hedge Contract; (C) any Taxes
to be paid by the Buyer pursuant to Section 6.10; (D) any amounts paid or to be
paid by Falcon or the Falcon Companies in respect of severance to the
Headquarters Employees pursuant to the provisions of Section 6.9 hereof except
as provided in the preceding provisions of this Section 2.4(b); and (E) any
liability that is otherwise included in Closing Net Liabilities.

                  (c) Right of First Refusal Sale. If prior to the Closing
hereunder any Franchising Authority notifies any Falcon Company or Buyer in
writing of such Franchising Authority's intent to purchase the assets of any
System (or portion thereof) that serves the Franchise Area covered by the
Franchise granted by such Franchising Authority pursuant to any right of first
refusal or similar right in such Franchise that is triggered by the consummation
of the purchase and sale of the Purchased Interests and contribution of the
Contributed Interest, and the Franchising Authority does not rescind such notice
prior to the Closing, then (1) at the Closing the amount of the Aggregate
Consideration shall be reduced by an amount equal to the product of (A) the
number of Closing Equivalent Subscribers represented by the Subscribers served
in such Franchise Area (determined as if the effective time of the consummation
of the respective sale of such system to the Franchising Authority were the
Adjustment Time hereunder) multiplied by (B) $3,516, and the target number of
979,700 Closing Equivalent Subscribers referred to in Section 2.4(a) shall be
reduced by the number of Closing Equivalent Subscribers referred to in clause
(A) above; (2) upon consummation of such purchase by the Franchising Authority
prior to the date the Aggregate Consideration is finally determined pursuant to
Section 2.6(a), Buyer shall promptly remit (or cause the Falcon

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Companies to remit) to Sellers the aggregate amount of sale proceeds received by
Buyer or the Falcon Companies; and (3) if the Aggregate Consideration is finally
determined pursuant to Section 2.6(a) prior to the consummation of such purchase
by the Franchising Authority, Buyer shall pay to the Sellers in cash the amount
by which the Aggregate Consideration was reduced pursuant to clause (1) above
within three business days after the date on which the amount of the Aggregate
Consideration is finally determined.

         2.5 Payments at Closing.

                  (a) No later than ten (10) days prior to the date scheduled
for the Closing, Falcon shall prepare and deliver to Buyer a written report (the
"Preliminary Closing Statement") setting forth Falcon's estimates of Closing Net
Liabilities, Closing Equivalent Subscribers, and the Aggregate Consideration,
determined in accordance with Section 2.4. The Preliminary Closing Statement
shall be prepared by Falcon in good faith and shall be certified by Falcon to be
its good faith estimate of the Closing Net Liabilities, Closing Equivalent
Subscribers and the Aggregate Consideration as of the date thereof. Falcon shall
make available to Buyer such information as Buyer shall reasonably request
relating to the matters set forth in the Preliminary Closing Statement. If Buyer
does not agree with the Closing Net Liabilities, Closing Equivalent Subscribers
or Aggregate Consideration set forth in the Preliminary Closing Statement, then
on or prior to the third (3rd) day prior to the date scheduled for the Closing,
Buyer may deliver to Falcon a written report (the "Preliminary Dispute Notice")
setting forth in reasonable detail Buyer's good faith estimates (supported by
substantial evidence) of any amount set forth in the Preliminary Closing
Statement with which Buyer disagrees. In the case of any such estimated amount
set forth in the Preliminary Dispute Notice, Falcon and Buyer shall endeavor in
good faith to agree prior to the Closing on the appropriate amount of such
estimates to be used in calculating the Closing Payment (as defined below). If
Falcon and Buyer do not agree on any such amounts by the business day prior to
the date scheduled for the Closing, Falcon, at its election, may either:

                           (1) Elect to postpone the Closing and retain Price
Waterhouse Coopers (Los Angeles, California office) (the "Referee") to make a
determination as to the appropriate treatment for purposes of agreeing on
estimates to be made at Closing of any amounts under dispute and the Closing
shall thereafter take place on the third business day following resolution of
such dispute, subject to satisfaction or waiver of all applicable conditions
precedent. The Referee shall endeavor to resolve the dispute as promptly as
practicable and the Referee's resolution of the dispute shall be final and
binding on the parties for purposes of the estimates to be made at Closing;
provided, however, that in no event shall such resolution result in (i) amounts
less than the amounts therefor (in the case of liabilities) or greater than the
amounts therefor (in the case of assets) set forth in the Preliminary Closing
Statement or (ii) amounts greater than the amounts therefor (in the case of
liabilities) or less than the amounts therefor (in the case of assets) set forth
in the Preliminary Dispute Notice. The costs and expenses of the Referee and its
services rendered pursuant to this Section 2.5 shall be borne one-half by Buyer
and one-half by Sellers; or

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                           (2) Elect to proceed to Closing and cause Buyer, at
the Closing, to deposit an amount in cash equal to the difference (the
"Adjustment Escrow Amount") between the Aggregate Consideration, adjusted
pursuant to Section 2.4(a) and (b) that would be calculated using the estimates
set forth in the Preliminary Closing Statement (with any changes thereto
mutually agreed to by Buyer and Falcon) and the Aggregate Consideration adjusted
pursuant to Section 2.4(a) and (b) that would be calculated using the estimates
set forth in the Preliminary Dispute Notice (with any changes thereto mutually
agreed to by Buyer and Falcon), to the Adjustment Escrow Agent, to be held and
disbursed in accordance with the terms of the Adjustment Escrow Agreement and
Section 2.6.

                  (b) At Closing, Buyer shall pay cash and FHGLP shall receive
the Equity Consideration as follows:

                           (1) if Falcon has made the election in Section
2.5(a)(2) above, Buyer shall pay cash to the Adjustment Escrow Agent in an
amount equal to the Adjustment Escrow Amount, such cash to be held by the
Adjustment Escrow Agent in escrow on behalf of the parties in accordance with
the terms of the Adjustment Escrow Agreement and Section 2.6;

                           (2) Buyer shall pay cash to the Sellers in an
aggregate amount equal to the excess of (i) the amount of the Aggregate
Consideration pursuant to Section 2.4(a) and (b), as determined pursuant to this
Section 2.5 (including as determined pursuant to Section 2.5(a) and as mutually
agreed by Buyer and Falcon) over (ii) the sum of (x) the amount of the Equity
Value (as set forth in Part IV of the Allocation Notice), and (y) the aggregate
amount paid under clause (1), if applicable, to the Adjustment Escrow Agent; and

                           (3) FHGLP shall contribute the Contributed Interest
to Charter LLC in exchange for the Equity Consideration.

The sum of the cash paid to Sellers pursuant to clause (2) above and the Equity
Value represented by the Equity Consideration received by FHGLP pursuant to
clause (3) above is referred to as the "Net Closing Payment" and the sum of the
Net Closing Payment and the Adjustment Escrow Amount is referred to as the
"Closing Payment."

                  (c) None of the Adjustment Escrow Amount will be available for
any purpose, other than as described in Section 2.6(b), and the Adjustment
Escrow Amount shall not be available to satisfy any other obligations of Sellers
under this Agreement or otherwise.

         2.6 Post-Closing Payment of  Aggregate Consideration Adjustments.

                  (a) Final Closing Statement. Within ninety (90) days after the
Closing Date, Buyer shall prepare and deliver to FHGLP a written report (the
"Final Closing Statement") setting forth Buyer's final estimates of Closing Net
Liabilities, Closing Equivalent Subscribers and the Aggregate Consideration,
determined in accordance with Section 2.4. The Final Closing Statement

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shall be prepared by Buyer in good faith and shall be certified by Buyer to be,
as of the date prepared, its good faith estimate of the Closing Net Liabilities,
Closing Equivalent Subscribers and Aggregate Consideration. Buyer shall allow
FHGLP and its agents access at all reasonable times after the Closing Date to
copies of the books, records and accounts of the Falcon Companies and make
available to FHGLP such information as FHGLP reasonably requests to allow FHGLP
to examine the accuracy of the Final Closing Statement. Within thirty (30) days
after the date that the Final Closing Statement is delivered by Buyer to FHGLP,
FHGLP shall complete its examination thereof and may deliver to Buyer a written
report setting forth any proposed adjustments to any amounts set forth in the
Final Closing Statement; provided, however, that if Buyer does not comply with
its obligations pursuant to the preceding sentence, such thirty (30) day period
shall run from the day after the date on which Buyer complies with such
obligations. After submission of the Final Closing Statement, Buyer shall have
no right to raise further adjustments in its favor and after submission of
FHGLP's report of any proposed adjustments, FHGLP shall have no right to raise
further adjustments in Sellers' favor. If FHGLP notifies Buyer of its acceptance
of the amounts set forth in the Final Closing Statement, or if FHGLP fails to
deliver its report of any proposed adjustments within the period specified in
the second preceding sentence, the amounts set forth in the Final Closing
Statement shall be conclusive, final and binding on the parties as of the last
day of such period. Buyer and FHGLP shall use good faith efforts to resolve any
dispute involving the amounts set forth in the Final Closing Statement. If FHGLP
and Buyer fail to agree on any amount set forth in the Final Closing Statement
within fifteen (15) days after Buyer receives FHGLP's report pursuant to this
Section 2.6, then FHGLP shall retain the Referee to make the final
determination, under the terms of this Agreement, of any amounts under dispute.
The Referee shall endeavor to resolve the dispute as promptly as practicable and
the Referee's resolution of the dispute shall be final and binding on the
parties, and a judgment may be entered thereon in any court of competent
jurisdiction; provided that in no event shall such resolution result in (i)
amounts less than the amounts therefor (in the case of liabilities) or more than
the amounts therefor (in the case of assets) set forth in FHGLP's written report
pursuant to this Section 2.6(a) or (ii) amounts greater than the amounts
therefor (in the case of liabilities) or less than the amounts therefor (in the
case of assets) set forth in the Final Closing Statement. The costs and expenses
of the Referee and its services rendered pursuant to this Section 2.6 shall be
borne one-half by Buyer and one-half by Sellers.

                  (b) Payment of Aggregate Consideration Adjustments.

                           (1) After the amount of the Aggregate Consideration
is finally determined pursuant to Section 2.6(a), payments shall be made as
follows:

                                    (A) If the amount of the Aggregate
Consideration as finally determined pursuant to Section 2.6(a) exceeds the
Closing Payment, then within three business days after the date the amount of
Aggregate Consideration is finally determined pursuant to Section 2.6(a), (i)
Buyer will pay to Sellers in cash the amount of such excess by wire or accounts
transfer of immediately available funds to an account or accounts designated by
FHGLP by written notice to Buyer and (ii) Buyer and FHGLP will direct the
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cash the Adjustment Escrow Amount, if any, to an account or accounts designated
by FHGLP by written notice to the Adjustment Escrow Agent.

                                    (B) If the amount of the Closing Payment
exceeds the amount of the Aggregate Consideration as finally determined pursuant
to Section 2.6(a), then within three business days after the date on which the
amount of the Aggregate Consideration is finally determined pursuant to Section
2.6(a), (i) FHGLP will direct the Adjustment Escrow Agent to pay to Buyer in
cash the amount of such excess to the extent of the Adjustment Escrow Amount, if
any, and (ii) if such excess is greater than the amount paid to Buyer from the
Adjustment Escrow Amount, Sellers will pay to Buyer in cash the amount of such
excess to the extent not paid from the Adjustment Escrow Amount, by wire or
accounts transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by
Buyer by written notice to FHGLP. If any portion of the Adjustment Escrow
Amount, if any, remains after payment to Buyer of any amounts pursuant to the
preceding sentence, Buyer and FHGLP will direct the Adjustment Escrow Agent to
promptly pay such amounts to Sellers in accordance with the percentage interests
set forth in Part VI of the Allocation Notice.

                           (2) Any amount which becomes payable pursuant to this
Section 2.6 will constitute an adjustment to the Purchase Consideration for all
purposes.

SECTION 3:        REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF FALCON

         Subject to any provisions of this Agreement limiting, qualifying or
excluding any of the representations or warranties made herein, and to the
disclosures set forth in Falcon's Disclosure Schedules, as such schedules are
referenced herein, Falcon hereby represents and warrants to Buyer as set forth
in this Section 3.

         3.1 Organization and Authority. Each of the Falcon Companies was duly
formed and is validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state
of its organization or formation. Each of the Falcon Companies has the requisite
partnership, limited liability company or corporate (as the case may be) power
and authority to own, lease and operate its properties, to carry on its business
in the places where such properties are now owned, leased or operated and in the
manner in which such business is now conducted, and, in the case of Falcon, to
execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents
to which it is a party according to their respective terms.

         3.2 Authorization and Binding Obligation. The execution, delivery and
performance by Falcon of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to
which it is a party have been duly authorized by all necessary partnership
action on its part. This Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which
Falcon is a party has been duly executed and delivered by Falcon (or in the case
of Transaction Documents to be executed and delivered at Closing, when executed
and delivered will be duly executed and delivered) and constitute (or, in the
case of Transaction Documents to be executed and delivered at Closing, when
executed and delivered will constitute) the legal, valid, and

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binding obligation of Falcon in accordance with their terms, except as the
enforceability of this Agreement and such other Transaction Documents may be
limited by Enforceability Exceptions.

         3.3 Organization and Ownership of  Falcon Companies.

                  (a) Schedule 3.3 sets forth the name of each Falcon Company,
including the jurisdiction of incorporation or formation (as the case may be) of
each. Each Falcon Company is duly qualified, validly existing and in good
standing as a foreign corporation, partnership or limited liability company, as
the case may be, in each jurisdiction listed in Schedule 3.3, which are all
jurisdictions in which such qualification is required. Except as disclosed in
Schedule 3.3, no Falcon Company, directly or indirectly, owns, of record or
beneficially, any outstanding securities or other interest in any Person (each
such Person described in Schedule 3.3 other than a company listed on Schedule
1.1(a), an "Investment Person") or has the right or obligation to acquire, any
Equity Interests, outstanding securities or other interest in any Person. Except
as set forth in Schedule 3.3, the owner of the Equity Interests of each
Investment Person owns such Equity Interests free and clear of all Encumbrances,
but subject to the Legal Restrictions (except that no representation is made in
this Section 3 as to the Purchased Interests held by Sellers).

                  (b) Schedule 3.3 sets forth the record and beneficial owner of
each issued and outstanding Equity Interest of each of the Falcon Companies, and
the ownership chart of Falcon and the other Falcon Companies included in
Schedule 3.3 is true and correct in all material respects. Upon the Closing,
Buyer will acquire, directly or indirectly, beneficial ownership of all of the
issued and outstanding Equity Interests of all of the Falcon Companies, free and
clear of all Encumbrances and options to purchase, other than the pledges
disclosed in Schedule 3.3 and Encumbrances created by the Buyer and subject to
the Legal Restrictions. All of such issued and outstanding Equity Interests of
the Falcon Companies have been validly issued, are fully paid and non-assessable
and have not been issued in violation of any federal or state securities laws.
Except as set forth in Schedule 3.3, the owner of the Equity Interests of each
Falcon Company owns such Equity Interests free and clear of all Encumbrances and
options to purchase, but subject to the Legal Restrictions (except that no
representation is made in this Section 3 as to the Purchased Interests held by
Sellers). Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.3, there are no (1) outstanding
securities, options, warrants, calls, rights, commitments, agreements,
arrangements or undertakings or (2) outstanding stock appreciation, phantom
equity or similar rights of any kind to which any Falcon Company is a party or
by which any of them is bound obligating such Falcon Company to issue, deliver
or sell, or cause to be issued, delivered or sold, any additional Equity
Interests of such Falcon Company or obligating such Falcon Company to issue,
grant, extend or enter into any such security, option, warrant, call, right,
commitment, agreement, arrangement or undertaking. The Falcon Companies have
delivered to Buyer complete and correct copies of the Organizational Documents
of each Falcon Company as in effect on the date hereof.

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         3.4 Absence of Conflicting Agreements; Consents. Except for the
expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period under the HSR Act, or
as set forth in Schedule 3.4 or Schedule 3.8 or as would not impair the ability
of Falcon to perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it
is a party, the execution, delivery and performance by Falcon and Sellers of
this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which they are a party
(with or without the giving of notice, the lapse of time, or both): (a) do not
require any Consent of, declaration to , notice to, or filing with any
Governmental Authority or any other Person under any Franchise, FCC License or
Material Contract; (b) will not conflict with any provision of the
Organizational Documents of any Falcon Company, each as currently in effect; (c)
assuming receipt of all Consents listed in Schedule 3.4 or Schedule 3.8, will
not conflict with, in any material way, result in a material breach of, or
constitute a material default under any Legal Requirement to which any Falcon
Company is bound; (d) assuming receipt of all Consents listed in Schedule 3.4 or
Schedule 3.8, will not conflict with, constitute grounds for termination of,
result in a breach of, constitute a default under, or accelerate or permit the
acceleration of any performance required by the terms of any Franchise, FCC
License, or Material Contract; and (e) assuming receipt of all Consents, will
not result in the creation of any Encumbrance upon the Assets or the Purchased
Interests. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Falcon makes no representation or
warranty regarding any of the foregoing that may result from the specific legal
or regulatory status of Buyer or its Affiliates or as a result of any other
facts that specifically relate to the business or activities in which Buyer or
its Affiliates is or proposes to be engaged other than the cable television
business.

         3.5 Financial Statements.

                  (a) Falcon has delivered to Buyer true and complete copies of
the audited consolidated financial statements of Falcon (including the notes
thereto) for the year ended December 31, 1998 and the unaudited consolidated
financial statements of Falcon for the three months ended March 31, 1999
(collectively, the "Falcon Financial Statements").

                  (b) The Falcon Financial Statements: (1) have been prepared
from the books and records of the Falcon Companies to which they relate; (2)
have been prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied (except as
indicated in the notes thereto and except, in the case of the unaudited Falcon
Financial Statements, for the omission of footnotes and changes resulting from
customary and recurring year-end adjustments); and (3) subject to the addition
of footnotes and changes resulting from customary and recurring year-end
adjustments in the case of the unaudited Falcon Financial Statements which in
the aggregate are not expected to be material, present fairly in all material
respects the financial condition of the Falcon Companies to which they relate as
at December 31, 1998, or March 31, 1999, as the case may be, and the results of
operations for the period then ended.

         3.6 Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities.

                  (a) None of the Falcon Companies has any indebtedness,
liability or obligation of a type required by GAAP to be reflected on a balance
sheet that is not reflected or reserved against

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in the balance sheet of the Falcon Companies included in the Falcon Financial
Statements, other than indebtedness, liabilities and obligations that were
incurred in the ordinary course of business after December 31, 1998, or that
would not, in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to be material in accordance
with GAAP.

                  (b) As of the date hereof, except as provided in or arising
pursuant to the loan or credit agreements, notes, bonds, indentures and other
agreements and instruments listed in Schedule 3.6, or under certain of the
property leases listed in Schedule 3.8, the Falcon Companies have no
Indebtedness.

         3.7 Absence of Certain Changes. Between December 31, 1998 and the date
of this Agreement, except as disclosed in Schedule 3.7 and except for matters
occurring after the date hereof that are permitted by the provisions of this
Agreement or consented to by Buyer, no Falcon Company has:

                  (a) made any sale, assignment, lease or other transfer of
assets other than in the ordinary course of business;

                  (b) issued any note, bond or other debt security or created,
incurred, assumed or guaranteed any Indebtedness;

                  (c) made or promised any material increase in the salary or
other compensation payable or to become payable to any executive officer or
other employee of any Falcon Company other than in the ordinary course of
business or as contemplated under any employment or bonus arrangement currently
in effect;

                  (d) entered into any transaction, other than transactions
entered into in the ordinary course of business, which would be required to be
presented in the audited financial statements of the Falcon Companies and the
notes thereto prepared in conformity with GAAP, applied in a manner consistent
with the past practices of the Falcon Companies relating to the preparation of
audited financial statements of the Falcon Companies;

                  (e) amended or terminated any Material Contract, or any
material License, agreement or understanding to which any Falcon Company is a
party, except in the ordinary course of business;

                  (f) waived or released any material right or claim relating to
any Falcon Company or the Systems except in the ordinary course of business;
provided, however, that all material rights or claims related to any Falcon
Company or the Systems waived or released between December 31, 1998 and the date
of this Agreement are set forth on Schedule 3.7; or

                  (g) entered into an agreement to do any of the things
described in the preceding clauses (a) through (f).

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         3.8 Franchises, Licenses, Material Contracts. Schedule 3.8 contains a
list of the Franchises (including the Franchising Authority which granted each
Franchise and the stated expiration date of each Franchise), the System to which
the Franchise applies, FCC Licenses and Material Contracts in effect on the date
hereof, each pending application for a Franchise and a list of any System or
portion thereof owned or operated by the Falcon Company which does not require a
Franchise authorizing the installation, construction, development, ownership or
operation of the same in such Franchise Area; which list is true, correct and
complete. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.8, the Falcon Companies possess all
Franchises and FCC Licenses necessary to operate their business as currently
conducted. Without material exception, except as set forth on Schedule 3.8, the
Falcon Companies possess all other Licenses necessary to operate their business
as currently conducted. Falcon has delivered or made available to Buyer true and
complete copies of all Franchises, FCC Licenses and Material Contracts as in
effect on the date hereof. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.8, the Franchises,
FCC Licenses and Material Contracts are in full force and effect (subject to
Franchises which have already expired and expiration at the end of their current
term, which expired Franchises are identified on Schedule 3.8, together with the
approximate number of Subscribers served in the Franchise Areas related to such
Franchises) and, subject to such expiration, are valid, binding and enforceable
upon the Falcon Company that is a party thereto and, to Falcon's Knowledge, the
other parties thereto in accordance with their terms, except to the extent such
enforceability may be affected by Enforceability Exceptions. Except as disclosed
in Schedule 3.8, the Falcon Companies are in compliance with the terms of the
Franchises, FCC Licenses and Material Contracts, except for such noncompliance
which in the aggregate is immaterial to the Falcon Companies, taken as a whole,
or would not prevent the operation of the business of the Falcon Companies as
currently conducted, and, as of the date of this Agreement, none of the Falcon
Companies has received any written notice from a Franchising Authority, a
consultant representing a Franchising Authority, any state cable regulatory
authority or the FCC to the effect that any of the Falcon Companies are not
currently in compliance with the terms of the Franchise granted by such
Franchising Authority or with any FCC License. Except as set forth in Schedule
3.8, a valid request for renewal has been timely filed under Section 626(a) of
the Cable Act with the proper Franchising Authority with respect to each
Franchise that has expired prior to, or will expire within thirty months after,
the date of this Agreement.

         3.9 Title to and Condition of Real Property and Tangible Personal
Property. Schedule 3.9 will, when delivered to Buyer no later than 60 days after
the execution of this Agreement, list the street address for all Real Property
owned in fee by any of the Falcon Companies as of the date of this Agreement
(excluding easements, rights-of-way, and similar authorizations) (the "Fee
Properties"). A true and correct copy of (i) each deed pursuant to which any of
the Falcon Companies acquired any Fee Property, any survey and title insurance
policies issued to such Falcon Company, (ii) any leases under which any Falcon
Company is the lessor affecting such Fee Property or (iii) any other easements,
rights-of-way, covenants, conditions and restrictions, document or agreement
affecting title to such Fee Property (and, in the case of this clause (iii), in
the possession of the Falcon Companies) will have been delivered or made
available to Buyer within 60 days after the execution of this Agreement (or, in
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Buyer prior to Closing). Schedule 3.9 will, when delivered to Buyer within 60
days after the execution of this Agreement, list the street address for the
material Real Property sites leased by any of the Falcon Companies, as lessee,
as of the date of this Agreement and will set forth the parties to the
applicable lease and any amendments, supplements or modifications thereto.
Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.9: (a) the Falcon Company that owns a fee
estate in a Real Property parcel has good and marketable title thereto; (b) the
Falcon Company that owns any material item of Tangible Personal Property has
good and valid title thereto; (c) the Falcon Company that leases any material
Real Property site has a valid leasehold interest therein (subject to expiration
of such lease in accordance with its terms), except to the extent that the
failure to have any such valid leasehold interests would not impair the
operation of the Systems in any material respect; and (d) the Falcon Company
that leases any material item of Tangible Personal Property has a valid
leasehold interest therein (subject to expiration of such lease in accordance
with its terms), in each case of (a), (b), (c) and (d) above, free and clear of
all Encumbrances, other than Permitted Encumbrances and subject to the Legal
Restrictions. Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.9, the Falcon Companies own,
lease or otherwise have rights to use all real property (excluding easements,
rights-of-way and similar authorizations) and tangible personal property
necessary to operate the Systems as presently operated by the Falcon Companies
in all material respects. Notwithstanding the express language of this Section
3.9 or as may otherwise be provided in this Agreement, no representation or
warranty is being made as to title to the internal wiring, house drops and
unrecorded dwelling-unit easements, rights of entry or rights-of-way held or
used by the Falcon Companies.

         3.10 Intangibles. Schedule 3.10 contains a true and correct description
and list of the Intangibles (exclusive of those required to be listed in
Schedule 3.8), that are owned or leased by any of the Falcon Companies and that
are necessary for the conduct of the business or operations of the Systems as
currently conducted. Except as to potential copyright liability arising from the
performance, exhibition or carriage of any music on the Systems or as disclosed
in Schedule 3.10, no Falcon Company is infringing upon any trademarks, trade
names, copyrights or similar intellectual property rights of others.

         3.11 Information Regarding the Systems.

                  (a) Subscribers. Schedule 3.11 sets forth the approximate
number of Equivalent Subscribers as of the date indicated therein (including the
approximate number of Equivalent Subscribers served by each headend) and sets
forth a true, complete and correct statement of all Subscribers' rates, tariffs
and other charges for cable television and other services provided by any Falcon
Company, and a list of all free, discount or other promotional service
obligations (other than those obligations which are regularly offered or arise
in the ordinary course of the business and operations of the Falcon Companies
and free accounts offered to lessors under Real Property leases) of any Falcon
Company, with respect to the Systems as of the date of this Agreement. The
Falcon Companies' billing records are prepared by Cable Services Group, Inc. in
accordance with its customary practices.

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                  (b) Certain Systems Information. Schedule 3.11 sets forth the
approximate number of plant miles (aerial and underground) for each headend, the
approximate bandwidth capability of each headend, the channel lineup for each
headend, and the monthly rates charged for each class of service offered by each
headend, the stations and signals carried by each headend and the channel
position of each such signal and station, which information is true and correct
in all material respects, in each case as of the applicable dates specified
therein and subject to any qualifications set forth therein. Except as described
in Schedule 3.11, each of the respective channel lineups set forth in Schedule
3.11 is capable of being viewed in its entirety by each Subscriber in the
applicable System (subject to ordinary course service interruptions).

                  (c) Franchise and FCC Matters. Except as set forth in Schedule
3.11, all reports or other documents, payments or submissions required to be
filed by any of the Falcon Companies with any of the Franchising Authorities or
the FCC have been duly filed and were correct in all material respects when
filed. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.11, the Falcon Companies are permitted
under all applicable Franchises and FCC Regulations to distribute the television
broadcast signals distributed by the Systems and to utilize all carrier
frequencies generated by the operations of the Systems, and are licensed to
operate in all material respects all the facilities of the Systems required by
Legal Requirements to be licensed.

                  (d) Request for Signal Carriage. Except for nonduplication and
blackout notices received in the ordinary course of business, none of the Falcon
Companies has received any FCC order requiring any System to carry a television
broadcast signal or to terminate carriage of a television broadcast signal with
which it has not complied, and, except as disclosed in Schedule 3.11, the Falcon
Companies have complied in all material respects with all written and bona fide
requests or demands received from television broadcast stations to carry or to
terminate carriage of a television broadcast signal on a System.

                  (e) Rate Regulatory Matters. Schedule 3.11 sets forth a list
of all Governmental Authorities that are certified to regulate rates of the
Systems pursuant to the Cable Act and FCC Regulations as of the date of this
Agreement. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.11, no pending rate complaints have
been filed with the FCC against the Systems. Except as disclosed in Schedule
3.11, as of the date of this Agreement, none of the Falcon Companies has
received any written notice and, to Falcon's Knowledge, any notice (other than
written notice) from any Governmental Authority that it has any obligation or
liability to refund to subscribers of the Systems any portion of the revenue
received by such Falcon Company from subscribers of the Systems (excluding
revenue with respect to deposits for converters, encoders, decoders and related
equipment and other prepaid items) that has not been resolved.

                  (f) Insurance. The Systems and Assets are insured against
claims, loss or damage in amounts generally customary in the cable television
industry and consistent with the Falcon Companies' past practices. All such
policies are with financially sound insurers and are each outstanding and in
full force and effect on the date hereof. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.11,
as of the date hereof, within the past two (2) years no insurance carrier has
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insurance made by any Falcon Company in respect of any of the Systems and Assets
or refused to renew any policy issued in respect of any of the Systems and
Assets.

                  (g) Right of First Refusal. No Person (excluding Governmental
Authorities) has any right to acquire any interest in any of the Systems
(including any right of first refusal or similar right). Except as will be
disclosed in Schedule 3.11 (which will be delivered to Buyer within 30 days
after the execution of this Agreement), no Governmental Authority has any right
to acquire any interest in any of the Systems (including any right of first
refusal or similar right), other than rights of condemnation or eminent domain
afforded by law or upon the termination of or default under any Franchise.

         3.12 Taxes.

                  (a) Without material exception, the Falcon Companies have
filed or have caused to be filed in a timely manner all required Tax Returns
with the appropriate Governmental Authorities in all jurisdictions in which such
Tax Returns are required to be filed by the Falcon Companies (except Tax Returns
for which the filing date has not expired or has been extended and such
extension period has not expired). All Taxes shown on any Tax Returns required
to be filed by the Falcon Companies (other than sales, use and property Taxes in
an aggregate amount not to exceed $350,000) have been properly accrued or paid
to the extent such Taxes have become due and payable. Schedule 3.12 lists all
jurisdictions where material Tax Returns are required to be filed with respect
to the Falcon Companies. Falcon has delivered or made available to Buyer true,
correct and complete copies of such Tax Returns (in the form filed) for fiscal
years ending after December 31, 1992. The Falcon Financial Statements reflect an
adequate reserve in accordance with GAAP (without regard to any amounts reserved
for deferred taxes) for all material unpaid Taxes payable by the Falcon
Companies for all Tax periods and portions thereof through the date of such
Financial Statements. All material unpaid Taxes of the Falcon Companies (other
than (i) any Taxes referred to in Section 6.10(d) and (ii) Taxes attributable to
Buyer's actions on the Closing Date that are not in the ordinary course of
business) for all Pre-Closing Tax Periods shall be included as Current
Liabilities in the computation of Closing Net Liabilities to the extent that
such unpaid Taxes are not reflected on the Falcon Financial Statements. There
are no material Tax liens on any assets of the Falcon Companies, other than
liens for current Taxes not yet due and payable and liens for Taxes that are
being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and are disclosed on
Schedule 3.12.

                  (b) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.12,

                           (1) none of the Falcon Companies has executed any
waiver or extension of any statute of limitations on the assessment or
collection of any Tax or with respect to any liability arising therefrom;

                           (2) none of the federal, state or local income Tax
Returns filed by the Falcon Companies with respect to fiscal years ending after
December 31, 1992 have been audited by any taxing authority;

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                           (3) neither the Internal Revenue Service nor any
other taxing authority has asserted, or to Falcon's Knowledge, threatened to
assert any deficiency or claim for additional Taxes (other than sales, use and
property Taxes in an aggregate amount not to exceed $350,000) against, or any
adjustment of Taxes (other than sales, use and property Taxes in an aggregate
amount not to exceed $350,000) relating to, any of the Falcon Companies and, to
Falcon's Knowledge, no basis exists for any such deficiency, claim or
adjustment;

                           (4) there are no proposed reassessments of any
property owned by any of the Falcon Companies that would affect the Taxes of any
of the Falcon Companies;

                           (5) none of the Falcon Companies has any liability
for the Taxes of any person (other than any Falcon Company) pursuant to Section
1.1502-6 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated under the Code or comparable
provisions of any taxing authority in respect of a consolidated, combined or
unitary Tax Return;

                           (6) none of the Falcon Companies was included or is
includible in any consolidated, combined or unitary Tax Return with any entity;

                           (7) no consent under Section 341(f) of the Code has
been filed with respect to any of the Falcon Companies;

                           (8) each of the Falcon Companies has had since its
inception and will continue to have through the Closing Date the federal tax
status (i.e. partnership or C corporation) such entity reported on its 1997
federal Tax Returns except as results from any actions taken pursuant to this
Agreement;

                           (9) none of the Falcon Companies has been at any time
a member of any partnership, joint venture or other arrangement or contract
which is treated as a partnership for federal, state, local or foreign tax
purposes (a "Tax Partnership") or the holder of a beneficial interest in any
trust for any period for which the statute of limitations for any Tax has not
expired, except for a Tax Partnership which is a Falcon Company;

                           (10) there are no tax sharing agreements or similar
arrangements with respect to or involving any of the Falcon Companies;

                           (11) none of the Falcon Companies has any (a) income
reportable for a period ending after the Closing Date but attributable to a
transaction (e.g., an installment sale) occurring in or a change in accounting
method made for a period ending on or prior to the Closing Date which resulted
in a deferred reporting of income from such transaction or from such change in
accounting method (other than a deferred intercompany transaction), or (b)
deferred gain or loss arising out of any deferred intercompany transaction;

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                           (12) each Falcon Company that is a Tax Partnership
has a valid section 754 election in effect; and

                           (13) None of the Falcon Companies has entered into
any compensatory agreements with respect to the performance of services which
payment thereunder would result in a non-deductible expense to any Falcon
Company pursuant to Section 280G of the Code or an excise Tax to the recipient
of such payment pursuant to Section 4999 of the Code.

         3.13 Employee Plans.

                  (a) Employee Plans. Schedule 3.13 contains a list of all
Employee Plans and material Compensation Arrangements. The Falcon Companies have
delivered or made available to Buyer (or, in accordance with Section 6.1(b),
will deliver or make available to Buyer following execution of this Agreement)
true, complete and correct copies of each Employee Plan and each Compensation
Arrangement, if any, together with any other material documents relating to such
Employee Plan or Compensation Arrangement, including, without limitation, any
governmental filings, all annual reports together with any schedules or
attachments thereto, each auditor's report, if any, and all other material
documents relating to such Employee Plan or Compensation Arrangement. Except as
disclosed in Schedule 3.13, none of the Falcon Companies or any of their ERISA
Affiliates is or has been required to contribute to any "multiemployer plan," as
defined in ERISA Section 3(37), nor has any Falcon Company or any such ERISA
Affiliate experienced a complete or partial withdrawal, within the meaning of
ERISA Section 4203 or 4205, from such a "multiemployer plan." Except as
disclosed on Schedule 3.13 or as required under Code Section 4980B or ERISA
Sections 601-609, no Employee Plan provides health, life insurance or medical
coverage to former employees of the Falcon Companies.

                  (b) Qualified Plans. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.13,
with respect to each Employee Plan, and after taking into consideration the
effect of the payments to be made with respect to the Employee Plans: (1) each
such Employee Plan that is intended to be tax-qualified is the subject of a
favorable determination letter, and no such determination letter has been
revoked, and to the best of Falcon's Knowledge, no revocation has been
threatened, no event has occurred and no circumstances exist that would
adversely affect the tax-qualification of such Employee Plan; (2) no Employee
Plan is , or within the past six years has been, subject to Section 302 or Title
IV of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code; (3) no non-exempt prohibited
transaction, within the definition of Section 4975 of the Code or Title 1, Part
4 of ERISA, has occurred which would subject the Falcon Companies to any
material liability; (4) there is no termination or partial termination, or
requirement to provide security with respect to any Employee Plan; (5) the fair
market value of the assets of any Employee Plan would equal or exceed the value
of all liabilities and obligations of such Employee Plan if such plan were to
terminate on the Closing Date; and (6) the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement will not result in liability under ERISA to any Falcon Companies or
Buyer, or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates, or any entitlement to any
additional benefits or any acceleration of the time of payment or vesting of any
benefits under any Employee Plan of any Falcon Company for any employee of any
Falcon Company.

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                  (c) Plan Administration. Each Employee Plan and each
Compensation Arrangement has been operated and administered in all material
respect in accordance with its terms and all applicable laws, including ERISA
and the Code. No Falcon Company has received notice of any investigations by any
governmental agency or other claims (except claims for benefits payable in the
normal operation of any Employee Plan), suits or proceedings against or
involving any Employee Plan or asserting any rights to or claims for benefits
under any Employee Plan that could give rise to any material liability, and
there are not any facts that could give rise to any material liability in the
event of such investigation, claim, suit or proceeding.

                  (d) Welfare Plan Funding. The list of Employee Plans in
Schedule 3.13 discloses whether each Plan that is an "employee welfare benefit
plan" as defined in section 3(1) of ERISA is (i) unfunded, (ii) funded through a
"welfare benefit fund," as such term is defined in section 419(e) of the Code,
or other funding mechanism or (iii) insured.

                  (e) Employee Classification. Each of the Falcon Companies and
their ERISA Affiliates have properly classified individuals providing services
to any Falcon Company or any ERISA Affiliates as employees or non-employees
except to the extent that a misclassification would not be material.

                  (f) Labor Unions. As of the date of this Agreement, other than
as disclosed in Schedule 3.13, none of the Falcon Companies is party to or bound
by any collective bargaining agreement. As of the date of this Agreement, other
than as disclosed in Schedule 3.13, to Falcon's Knowledge, (1) none of the
employees of the Falcon Companies is presently a member of any collective
bargaining unit related to his or her employment and (2) no collective
bargaining unit has filed a petition for representation of any of the employees
of the Falcon Companies.

                  (g) Employment Contracts. The Falcon Companies do not have any
employment agreements with any employee of the Falcon Companies.

         3.14 Environmental Laws. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.14: (a) the
Falcon Companies' operations with respect to the Systems comply in all material
respects with all applicable Environmental Laws as in effect on the Closing
Date; and (b) none of the Falcon Companies has used the Real Property for the
manufacture, transportation, treatment, storage or disposal of Hazardous
Substances except for gasoline and diesel fuel and such use of Hazardous
Substances (in cleaning fluids, solvents and other similar substances) customary
in the construction, maintenance and operation of a cable television system and
in amounts or under circumstances that would not reasonably be expected to give
rise to material liability for remediation. Except as disclosed in Schedule
3.14, as of the date of this Agreement, no Environmental Claim has been filed or
issued against the Falcon Companies and Falcon does not have Knowledge of any
matter that would reasonably be expected to give rise to material liability for
remediation. To Falcon's Knowledge, the Falcon Companies' operations with
respect to the Systems have complied with all

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applicable Environmental Laws, except such non-compliance that would not
reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

         3.15 Claims and Litigation. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.15, as of
the date of this Agreement, there is no claim, legal action, arbitration or
other legal, administrative or tax proceeding, order, decree, or judgment or
complaint or, to Falcon's Knowledge, investigation, dispute or controversy
reasonably likely to result in, or, to Falcon's Knowledge, any other reasonable
basis for, litigation against or relating to the Falcon Companies (or any of
their respective Affiliates, directors, officers, employees or agents related to
the business or operations of any Falcon Companies) or the business or
operations of any of the Systems (other than FCC and other proceedings generally
affecting the cable television industry and not specific to the Falcon Companies
and other than rate complaints or certifications filed by customers or
Franchising Authorities), other than routine collection matters or ordinary
course matters expected to be covered by insurance policies maintained by the
Falcon Companies, subject to applicable deductibles.

         3.16 Compliance With Laws. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.16 and
except for any such noncompliance as has been remedied, each of the Falcon
Companies, the Systems and the Assets are in compliance in all material respects
with all Legal Requirements (including, without limitation, (i) the Code, ERISA,
the National Labor Relations Act, the Cable Act, FCC Regulations, and the
Copyright Act and (ii) the FCC's Cumulative Leakage Index). Falcon has delivered
or made available to Buyer complete and correct copies of all FCC forms relating
to rate regulation filed by the Falcon Companies with any Governmental Authority
with respect to the Systems and copies of all correspondence from or to the
Falcon Companies with any Governmental Authority relating to rate regulation
generally and any other Rate Regulatory Matter or specific rates charged to
subscribers of the Systems, and any other documentation prepared by the Falcon
Companies supporting an exemption from the rate regulation provisions of the
Cable Act claimed by any Falcon Company with respect to any of the Systems.
Falcon has made available to Buyer, to the extent in the possession of the
Falcon Companies, copies of all FCC forms relating to rate regulation filed with
any Governmental Authority with respect to the Systems by parties other than the
Falcon Companies and copies of all correspondence from or to parties other than
the Falcon Companies with any Governmental Authority relating to rate regulation
generally and any other Rate Regulatory Matter or specific rates charged to
subscribers of the Systems, and any other documentation supporting any exemption
from the rate regulation provisions of the Cable Act claimed by the Systems by
parties other than the Falcon Companies.

         3.17 Transactions with Affiliates. Except to the extent disclosed in
the Falcon Financial Statements and the notes thereto or Schedule 3.17, none of
the Falcon Companies is involved in any business arrangement or business
relationship or is a party to any agreement, contract, commitment or transaction
with any Affiliate of any of the Falcon Companies (other than another Falcon
Company), and no Affiliate of any of the Falcon Companies (other than another
Falcon Company) owns any property or right, tangible or intangible, that is used
in the business of the Falcon Companies (other than in its capacity as a direct
or indirect equity or debt holder of the Falcon Companies).

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         3.18 Certain Fees. No finder, broker, agent, financial advisor or other
intermediary has acted on behalf of any Falcon Company in connection with this
Agreement, any Transaction Document or the transactions contemplated hereby or
thereby, or is entitled to any payment in connection herewith or therewith
which, in either case, would result in any obligation or liability to Buyer or
any Falcon Company.

         3.19 Inventory. Each Falcon Company has inventory, spare parts and
materials relating to the Systems of the type and nature and maintained at a
level consistent with past practice (the "Inventory"), and such Inventory will
be sufficient to operate their respective businesses in the ordinary course for
at least thirty (30) days after the Closing.

         3.20 Overbuilds; Competition. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.20, as
of the date of this Agreement, (i) no construction programs have been undertaken
by any Governmental Authority or other Person or other active cable television,
multichannel multipoint distribution system (as defined by the rules and
regulations of FCC), or multipoint distribution system provider in any of the
Franchise Areas and, to Falcon's Knowledge, without investigation but upon
inquiry of its regional managers and as should reasonably be known to a
reasonable cable television operator, no such construction programs are proposed
or threatened to be undertaken; (ii) no franchise or other applications or
requests of any Person to provide cable television service in the Franchise
Areas have been filed more than two (2) weeks prior to the date hereof or, to
Falcon's Knowledge (subject to the same limitation referred to in clause (i)
above), have been filed less than two (2) weeks prior to the date hereof or are
pending, threatened, or proposed; (iii) there is no other cable television or
other video services provider within any of the Franchise Areas which is
providing or, to Falcon's Knowledge (subject to the same limitation referred to
in clause (i) above), has applied for a franchise to provide cable television
services or other video services to any of the Franchise Areas in competition
with any of the Falcon Companies; and (iv) none of the Falcon Companies has
received any written notice that any other provider of cable television services
or other existing or prospective video service provider intends to provide such
cable television or other video service in competition with any Falcon Company.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood that Falcon makes no
representation or warranty in this Section 3.20 or this Agreement regarding
competition or potential competition by satellite master antenna television
systems or direct broadcast satellite systems. Except as set forth in Schedule
3.20, no Falcon Company is, nor is any Affiliate of any Falcon Company, a party
to any agreement restricting the ability of any Falcon Company or Buyer to
operate cable television systems or any other video programming distribution
business within any of the Franchise Areas.

         3.21 Disconnections. Schedule 3.21 sets forth (i) the approximate
aggregate number of Subscribers which the Falcon Companies have disconnected
from service during each of the months specified thereon and (ii) a general
description of the Falcon Companies' policies relating to the disconnection of
Subscribers from service.

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         3.22 Year 2000. Each Falcon Company has (i) initiated a review and
assessment of all areas within its business that would reasonably be expected to
be adversely affected by "Year 2000 Matters" (that is, the risk that computer
applications used by such Falcon Company may be unable to recognize and perform
properly date-sensitive functions involving certain dates prior to and any date
after December 31, 1999), (ii) developed a plan (the "Year 2000 Plan") for
addressing Year 2000 Matters on a timely basis, and (iii) to date, implemented
the Year 2000 Plan.

         3.23 Budgets. Schedule 3.23 sets forth true, correct and complete
copies of the Falcon Companies' capital expenditure budgets for the period from
June 1, 1999 to December 31, 1999 (the "Capital Expenditure Budget"); it being
understood that the obligations of the parties with respect to capital
expenditures is subject to Section 6.1(b)(7).

         3.24 SEC Reports. The statements made by Falcon in the public documents
previously filed by it with the SEC were true and correct in all material
respects as of the date made in light of the circumstances in which they were
made.

         3.25 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. No Falcon Company has, directly or
indirectly, used any corporate funds for unlawful contributions, gifts,
entertainment or other unlawful expenses relating to political activity, made
any unlawful payment to foreign or domestic government officials or employees or
to foreign or domestic political parties or campaigns from corporate funds,
violated any provision of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended,
or made any bribe, rebate, payoff, influence payment, kickback or other similar
unlawful payment.

         3.26 Cure. For all purposes under this Agreement, the existence or
occurrence of any events or circumstances which constitute or cause a breach of
a representation or warranty of Falcon (as modified by Falcon's Disclosure
Schedules) on the date such representation or warranty is made shall be deemed
not to constitute a breach of such representation or warranty if such event or
circumstance is cured on or prior to the Closing Date or the earlier termination
of this Agreement.

SECTION 4:        REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLERS

         Subject to any provisions of this Agreement limiting, qualifying or
excluding any of the representations or warranties made herein, and to the
disclosures set forth in Falcon's Disclosure Schedules, as such Schedules are
referenced herein, each Seller severally represents and warrants to Buyer (with
respect to such Seller and not with respect to any other Seller, and only FHGLP
makes the representations and warranties in Sections 4.4(b) and 4.7) as set
forth in this Section 4.

         4.1 Organization. Such Seller is a corporation, partnership or limited
liability company (as the case may be) duly organized, validly existing and in
good standing under the laws of the state of its organization or formation.

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         4.2 Authorization and Binding Obligation. Such Seller has the requisite
partnership, limited liability company or corporate (as the case may be) power
and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and the other
Transaction Documents to which it is a party according to their respective
terms. The execution, delivery, and performance by such Seller of this Agreement
and the other Transaction Documents to which such Seller is a party have been
duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of such Seller. This
Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which such Seller is a party
have been duly executed and delivered by such Seller (or, in the case of
Transaction Documents to be executed and delivered at Closing, when executed and
delivered will be duly executed and delivered) and constitute (or, in the case
of Transaction Documents to be executed and delivered at Closing, when executed
and delivered will constitute) the legal, valid, and binding obligation of such
Seller enforceable against such Seller in accordance with their terms, except as
the enforceability of this Agreement and such other Transaction Documents may be
limited by Enforceability Exceptions.

         4.3 Absence of Conflicting Agreements; Consents. Except for the
expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period under the HSR Act, or
as set forth in Schedule 4.3 or as would not impair the ability of such Seller
to perform its obligations under this Agreement and the Transaction Documents to
which it is a party, the execution, delivery and performance by Seller of this
Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party (with or
without the giving of notice, the lapse of time, or both): (a) do not require
any consent of, declaration to, notice to, or filing with any Governmental
Authority or any other Person under any material agreement or instrument to
which such Seller is bound; (b) will not conflict with any provision of the
Organizational Documents of such Seller as currently in effect; (c) assuming
receipt of all Consents, will not conflict in any material way with, result in
any material breach of, or constitute a default in any material respect under
any Legal Requirement to which such Seller is bound; (d) assuming receipt of all
Consents, will not conflict with, constitute grounds for termination of, result
in a breach of, constitute a default under, or accelerate or permit the
acceleration of any performance required by the terms of any material agreement
or instrument to which such Seller is bound; and (e) assuming receipt of all
Consents, will not result in the creation of any Encumbrance, but subject to the
Legal Restrictions, upon the Purchased Interests held by such Seller.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Seller makes any representation or warranty
regarding any of the foregoing that may result from the specific legal or
regulatory status of Buyer or its Affiliates or as a result of any other facts
that specifically relate to the business or activities in which any of Buyer or
its Affiliates is or proposes to be engaged other than the cable television
business.

         4.4 Title to Purchased Interests.

                  (a) Such Seller holds all legal and beneficial rights to the
Purchased Interests held by such Seller, free and clear of all Encumbrances and
options to purchase, other than the pledges disclosed in Schedule 4.4 and
subject to the Legal Restrictions, and upon the Closing Buyer will acquire legal
and beneficial ownership of such Purchased Interests, free and clear of all
Encumbrances and options to purchase, other than the pledges disclosed in
Schedule 4.4 and subject to the Legal Restrictions and any Encumbrances created
by Buyer.

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                  (b) Except as disclosed in Schedule 4.4, Enstar does not,
directly or indirectly, own, of record or beneficially, any outstanding
securities or other interest in any Person or have the right or obligation to
acquire, any Equity Interests, outstanding securities or other interest in any
Person. Except as set forth in Schedule 4.4, Enstar owns such Equity Interests
free and clear of all Encumbrances, but subject to the Legal Restrictions.

         4.5 Claims and Litigation. Except as disclosed in Schedule 4.5, as of
the date of this Agreement, there is no claim, legal action, arbitration or
other legal, administrative or tax proceeding pending or threatened in writing
or, to such Seller's Knowledge, threatened (other than in writing), nor is there
outstanding any order, decree or judgment against such Seller that, if adversely
determined, would materially impair such Seller's ability to perform its
obligations under this Agreement.

         4.6 Certain Fees. Except as disclosed in Schedule 4.6, no finder,
broker, agent, financial advisor or other intermediary has acted on behalf of
such Seller in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement, or is entitled to any payment in connection herewith or
therewith which, in either case, would result in any obligation or liability to
Buyer or any Falcon Company.

         4.7 Investment Purpose; Investment Company. FHGLP is acquiring the
Equity Consideration for investment for its own account and not with a view to
the sale or distribution of any part thereof within the meaning of the
Securities Act (other than tranfers by FHGLP to its partners). FHGLP (either
alone or together with its advisors) has sufficient knowledge and experience in
financial and business matters so as to be capable of evaluating the merits and
risks of its investment in the Equity Consideration and is capable of bearing
the economic risks of such investment. FHGLP is an informed and sophisticated
purchaser, and has engaged expert advisors, experienced in the evaluation and
purchase of equity interests such as contemplated hereunder. FHGLP has
undertaken such investigation and has been provided with and has evaluated such
documents and information as it has deemed necessary to enable it to make an
informed and intelligent decision with respect to the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement. FHGLP acknowledges that Buyer has given FHGLP
complete and open access to the key employees, documents and facilities of Buyer
and its Subsidiaries. FHGLP will undertake prior to Closing such further
investigation and request such additional documents and information as it deems
necessary. FHGLP agrees to accept the Equity Consideration based upon its own
inspection, examination and determination with respect thereto as to all
matters, and without reliance upon any express or implied representations or
warranties of any nature made by or on behalf of or imputed to Buyer, except as
expressly set forth in this Agreement. FHGLP will not be an "investment company"
as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

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         4.8 Cure. For all purposes under this Agreement, the existence or
occurrence of any events or circumstances which constitute or cause a breach of
a representation or warranty of such Seller (as modified by Falcon's Disclosure
Schedules) on the date such representation or warranty is made shall be deemed
not to constitute a breach of such representation or warranty if such event or
circumstance is cured on or prior to the Closing Date or the earlier termination
of this Agreement.

SECTION 5:        REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER.

         Buyer represents and warrants to Falcon and Sellers as set forth in
this Section 5.

         5.1 Organization. Buyer is a corporation duly incorporated, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware. Buyer has
the requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its
properties, to carry on its business in the places where such properties are now
owned, leased or operated and such business is now conducted and to execute,
deliver and perform this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which
Buyer is a party according to their respective terms. Buyer is duly qualified
and in good standing as a foreign corporation in each jurisdiction in which such
qualification is required. Charter LLC will be a limited liability company
formed under the laws of the State of Delaware. When formed Charter LLC will
have the requisite limited liability company power and authority to perform this
Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party according
to their respective terms.

         5.2 Authorization and Binding Obligation. The execution, delivery and
performance by Buyer of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to
which it is a party have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate,
shareholder or other action on the part of Buyer. This Agreement and the other
Transaction Documents to which Buyer is a party have been duly executed and
delivered by Buyer (or, in the case of Transaction Documents to be executed and
delivered at Closing, when executed and delivered will be duly executed and
delivered) and constitute (or, in the case of Transaction Documents to be
executed and delivered at Closing, when executed and delivered will constitute)
the legal, valid, and binding obligation of Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in
accordance with their terms, except as the enforceability of this Agreement and
such other Transaction Documents may be limited by Enforceability Exceptions.
When executed and delivered by Charter LLC, the Transaction Documents to be
executed and delivered by Charter LLC will have been duly authorized by all
necessary limited liability company action on the part of Charter LLC and will
be duly executed and delivered and will constitute the legal, valid, and binding
obligation of Charter LLC, enforceable against Charter LLC in accordance with
their terms, except as the enforceability of such Transaction Documents may be
limited by Enforceability Exceptions.

         5.3 Absence of Conflicting Agreements; Consents. Except for the
expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period under the HSR Act,
and the filing by Buyer with the SEC of any reports required to be filed in
connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, the
execution, delivery and performance by Buyer of this Agreement and the other
Transaction Documents to which Buyer is a party, and the execution, delivery and
performance by Charter LLC of the Transaction Documents to which Charter LLC
will be a party (with or

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without the giving of notice, the lapse of time, or both): (a) do not require
any Consent, declaration to, or filing with any Governmental Authority or any
other Person that has not been obtained; (b) will not conflict with any
provision of the Organizational Documents of Buyer as currently in effect or the
Organizational Documents of Charter LLC as then in effect; (c) will not conflict
with, result in a material breach of, or constitute a default in any material
respect under any Legal Requirement to which Buyer is bound or Charter LLC will
be bound; and (d) will not conflict with, constitute grounds for termination of,
result in a breach of, constitute a default under, or accelerate or permit the
acceleration of any performance required by the terms of any material agreement
or instrument to which Buyer is a party or bound or Charter LLC will be a party
or bound. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer makes no representation or
warranty regarding any of the foregoing that may result from the specific legal
or regulatory status of any Falcon Company or any Seller or as a result of any
other facts that specifically relate to the business or activities in which any
Falcon Company or Seller is or proposes to be engaged other than the cable
television business.

         5.4 Claims and Litigation. Except as disclosed in Schedule 5.4, as of
the date of this Agreement, there is no claim, legal action, arbitration,
governmental investigation or other legal, administrative or tax proceeding
pending, or threatened in writing or, to Buyer's Knowledge, threatened (other
than in writing), nor is there outstanding any order, decree or judgment against
Buyer that, if adversely determined, would materially impair Buyer's or Charter
LLC's ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

         5.5 Investment Purpose; Investment Company. Buyer is acquiring the
Purchased Interests and Charter LLC is acquiring the Contributed Interest for
investment for its own account and not with a view to the sale or distribution
of any part thereof within the meaning of the Securities Act. Buyer (either
alone or together with its advisors) has sufficient knowledge and experience in
financial and business matters so as to be capable of evaluating the merits and
risks of its investment in the Purchased Interests and Charter LLC's investment
in the Contributed Interest and is capable of bearing the economic risks of such
investment. Buyer is an informed and sophisticated purchaser, and has engaged
expert advisors, experienced in the evaluation and purchase of companies such as
the Falcon Companies as contemplated hereunder. Buyer has undertaken such
investigation and has been provided with and has evaluated such documents and
information as it has deemed necessary to enable it to make an informed and
intelligent decision with respect to the execution, delivery and performance of
this Agreement. Buyer acknowledges that Falcon and Sellers have given Buyer
complete and open access to the key employees, documents and facilities of the
Falcon Companies. Buyer will undertake prior to Closing such further
investigation and request such additional documents and information as it deems
necessary. Buyer agrees for itself and Charter LLC to accept the Purchased
Interests and the Contributed Interest and the Systems in the condition they are
in on the Closing Date based upon its own inspection, examination and
determination with respect thereto as to all matters, and without reliance upon
any express or implied representations or warranties of any nature made by or on
behalf of or imputed to Falcon or Sellers, except as expressly set forth in this
Agreement. Buyer is not and Charter LLC will not be an "investment company" as
defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

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         5.6 Ownership of Buyer and its Subsidiaries. The ownership chart of
Buyer and its Subsidiaries included as Schedule 5.6 is (or, with respect to
CCI's ownership of Charter Holdings, will be within five days after execution of
this Agreement) true and correct in all material respects. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, Buyer is or will be within five days after
execution of this Agreement, and as of the Closing either Buyer or Charter LLC
will be, the record and beneficial owner of all of the issued and outstanding
Equity Interests of Charter Holdings, and as of the formation of Charter LLC and
as of the Closing, Buyer will be the record and beneficial owner of all of the
issued and outstanding Equity Interests of Charter LLC.

         5.7 Certain Fees. No finder, broker, agent, financial advisor or other
intermediary has acted on behalf of Buyer in connection with this Agreement or
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or is entitled to any payment
in connection herewith or therewith which, in either case, would result in any
obligation or liability to Falcon or Sellers.

         5.8 Availability of Funds. Buyer has, as of the date hereof, the
ability to obtain, and will have, as of the Closing Date, sufficient cash, lines
of credit or other immediately available funds to enable it to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby.

         5.9 Financial Statements.

                  (a) Buyer has delivered to Falcon true and complete copies of
the audited consolidated financial statements of Charter Holdings (including the
notes thereto) for the year ended December 31, 1998 (by inclusion of such
financial statements in the Form S-4 referred to in Section 5.10) and the
unaudited consolidated financial statements of Charter Holdings for the three
months ended March 31, 1999, in each case that are described on Schedule 5.9
(collectively, the "Charter Financial Statements").

                  (b) Except as disclosed in Schedule 5.9, the Charter Financial
Statements: (1) have been prepared from the books and records of the Buyer and
its Subsidiaries to which they relate; (2) have been prepared in accordance with
GAAP consistently applied (except as indicated in the notes thereto and except,
in the case of the unaudited Charter Financial Statements, for the omission of
footnotes and changes resulting from customary and recurring year-end
adjustments); and (3) subject to the addition of footnotes and changes resulting
from customary and recurring year-end adjustments in the case of the unaudited
Charter Financial Statements which in the aggregate are not expected to be
material, present fairly in all material respects the financial condition of
Buyer and its Subsidiaries to which they relate as at December 31, 1998, or
March 31, 1999, as the case may be, and the results of operations for the period
then ended.

         5.10 Private Offering Memorandum and S-4. Buyer has delivered to Falcon
true and complete copies of each of the Offering Circular dated March 12, 1999
relating to the offering by Charter Holdings and Charter Communications Holdings
Capital Corporation of 8.25% Senior Notes due 2007, 8.625% Senior Notes due
2009, and 9.920% Senior Discount Notes due 2011 and the Form S-4 dated May 12,
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statements made by Charter Holdings in each of the Offering Circular and Form
S-4 referred to in the previous sentence were true and correct in all material
respects as of the date made in light of the circumstances in which they were
made.

         5.11 Cure. For all purposes under this Agreement, the existence or
occurrence of any events or circumstances which constitute or cause a breach of
a representation or warranty of Buyer on the date such representation or
warranty is made shall be deemed not to constitute a breach of such
representation or warranty if such event or circumstance is cured on or prior to
the Closing Date or the earlier termination of this Agreement.

SECTION 6:        SPECIAL COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS

         6.1 Operation of Business Prior to Closing. Except as required by
applicable Legal Requirements or as contemplated by Schedule 6.1 or Section
6.1(c), and subject to Falcon's obligation to comply with the terms and
conditions hereof and the operation of the Falcon Companies' business in the
ordinary course, and except as consented to by Buyer, between the date hereof
and the Closing Date, Falcon will cause the Falcon Companies to operate the
Systems in the ordinary course of business (subject to, and except as modified
by, compliance with the following negative and affirmative covenants) and abide
by the following negative and affirmative covenants:

                  (a) Negative Covenants. The Falcon Companies shall not do any
of the following between the date hereof and the Closing Date:

                           (1) Franchises. Fail to timely file a valid request
for renewal in accordance with Section 626(a) of the Cable Act, or fail to use
commercially reasonable efforts to renew on substantially the same or on other
commercially reasonable terms any Franchise that has expired or will expire
after the date hereof and prior to the date which is thirty (30) months after
the Closing Date in accordance with its terms (it being understood that the
Falcon Companies shall not be required to take any steps necessary to obtain
renewals of any Franchise earlier than such steps are required to be taken by
applicable FCC Regulations, and obtaining renewals of any Franchise shall not be
a condition precedent to Buyer's or Falcon's obligations hereunder).

                           (2) Contracts. Modify or amend in any material
respect, except in the ordinary course of business or in connection with
payments to employees as provided in Section 6.9(a), any Contract that shall
survive the Closing; or enter into any new Contracts that will be binding on the
Falcon Companies following the Closing except: (A) agreements for the provision
of services to customers; (B) the renewal or extension of any existing Contract
on its existing terms, in all material respects, in the ordinary course of
business; (C) with respect to utility pole attachment agreements, Contracts with
terms as customarily required by the utility whose poles are utilized; (D)
Contracts in connection with capital expenditures made in accordance with
Section 6.1(b)(7); or (E) any other contracts or commitments entered into in the
ordinary course of business that are terminable on not more than sixty days
prior notice without the payment of any penalty or that do not involve
post-Closing obligations in excess of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($150,000)

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per year in any one case or in excess of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per
year in the aggregate; provided that the Falcon Companies shall not enter into
any employment agreements or new Contracts for the acquisition or disposition of
cable television systems without the prior consent of Buyer or amend any
existing employment agreement or Contract for the acquisition or disposition of
cable television systems without the prior consent of Buyer, such consent with
respect to amendments not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

                           (3) Disposition of Assets. Sell, assign, lease, swap
or otherwise transfer or dispose of any of the Assets, except for Assets
consumed or disposed of in the ordinary course of business.

                           (4) Encumbrances. Create, assume or permit to exist
any Encumbrance upon the Assets, except for Permitted Encumbrances or other
Encumbrances disclosed in Schedule 3.9 and subject to the Legal Restrictions on
any Equity Interests owned by the Falcon Companies.

                           (5) Indebtedness. Permit the Falcon Companies to
incur any additional indebtedness for borrowed money, except to the extent (if
not repaid at or prior to the Closing) included in the computation of Closing
Net Liabilities; provided that any such incurrence shall be in the ordinary
course of business and the Falcon Companies shall give Buyer prior notice of
such borrowing;

                           (6) Compensation. Increase annually recurring
compensation by more than 5%, on average, for the Falcon Companies' employees
retained in connection with the conduct of the business or operation of the
Systems, except for customary merit or time-in-grade increases for qualifying
employees or otherwise in accordance with the Falcon Companies' employee
policies.

                           (7) Waivers. Waive any material right relating to the
Systems or the Assets.

                           (8) Marketing Plan. Implement any new marketing plans
that are materially different from marketing plans previously implemented by the
Falcon Companies, except as consented to by Buyer, such consent not to be
unreasonably withheld.

                           (9) Affiliate Transactions. Enter into any new
business arrangements or business relationships that would be required to be
disclosed on Schedule 3.17 or modify, revise or alter any existing such
arrangements or relationships if it would have an adverse economic effect on the
Falcon Companies or would be binding on the Falcon Companies after the Closing.

                  (b) Affirmative Covenants. Falcon shall, and shall cause the
Falcon Companies to, do the following between the date hereof and the Closing
Date:

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                           (1) Access to Information. Subject to Buyer's and
Charter's obligations hereunder and under the Confidentiality Agreement with
respect to confidentiality, allow Buyer and its authorized representatives
reasonable access during normal business hours to the Assets and the physical
plant, offices, properties and records of the Falcon Companies for the purpose
of inspection, and furnish or cause to be furnished to Buyer or its authorized
representatives all information with respect to the Assets or the Falcon
Companies that Buyer may reasonably request. Any investigation or request for
information shall be conducted in such a manner as not to interfere with the
business or operations of the Falcon Companies and the Systems.

                           (2) Insurance. Maintain the existing insurance
policies on the Systems and the Assets (or comparable replacement policies).

                           (3) Books and Records. Maintain the Falcon Companies'
books and records substantially in accordance with past practices.

                           (4) Financial Information. Furnish to Buyer (i)
within forty-five days after the end of each calendar quarter between the date
hereof and the Closing Date, an unaudited consolidated balance sheet and
statement of operations for the Falcon Companies for each such calendar quarter
and (ii) any other information (including management notes) furnished to the
Falcon Companies' senior lenders or filed by the Falcon Companies with the SEC,
which financial information shall be prepared from the Falcon Companies' books
and records maintained in the ordinary course of business substantially in
accordance with past practices;

                           (5) Compliance with Laws. Comply with all Legal
Requirements applicable to the Falcon Companies and the operation of the
Systems, except to the extent of matters of non-compliance which in the
aggregate would not be material to the Falcon Companies taken as a whole.

                           (6) Keep Organization Intact. Except with respect to
any departure of any of the Falcon Companies' employees between the date hereof
and Closing, or the termination of employment of certain Falcon Company
employees as provided in Section 6.9(a), use commercially reasonable efforts to
preserve intact the Falcon Companies' business and organization relating to the
Systems and preserve for Buyer the goodwill of the Falcon Companies' suppliers,
customers and others having business relations with them.

                           (7) Capital Expenditure Program. After the execution
of this Agreement Falcon will cause the Falcon Companies to use commercially
reasonable efforts to make capital expenditures, including maintenance and
rebuild and upgrade expenditures, materially consistent with the Capital
Expenditure Budget, subject to applicable contractual restrictions. If requested
by Buyer, subject to applicable contractual restrictions and Falcon's approval,
which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, Falcon will cause the Falcon
Companies to use commercially reasonable efforts to make capital expenditures in
excess of the Capital Expenditure Budget at the written request of Buyer, so
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reasonable. As provided for in Section 2.4(b)(xii), at the Closing, the Closing
Net Liabilities shall be decreased by the total amount of capital expenditures
made by the Falcon Companies after the date of this Agreement (other than
routine maintenance capital expenditures), but only to the extent the Falcon
Companies have made an actual payment in respect thereof or a liability for
payment is reflected in the computation of Closing Net Liabilities.

                  (c) Certain Permitted Actions. Notwithstanding anything in
this Agreement (including Sections 6.1(a) and (b) above) to the contrary, Buyer
consents and agrees as follows:

                           (1) Contractual Commitments. The Falcon Companies may
comply with all of their contractual commitments under their existing Contracts
and under any Contracts entered into after the date of this Agreement in
compliance with Section 6.1(a)(2) or with Buyer's (in each case, as such
Contracts may be in effect from time to time in accordance with Section
6.1(a)(2) or with Buyer's and Charter's consent). The Falcon Companies may take
such actions as are contemplated by the other Sections of this Agreement and
otherwise comply with their obligations under the other Sections of this
Agreement.

                           (2) Excluded Assets. Buyer acknowledges that the
artwork and photography throughout Falcon's Westwood and Pasadena corporate
offices and the furniture and furnishings in Marc Nathanson's office and certain
other furniture in Falcon's Westwood and Pasadena corporate offices are personal
assets of Marc Nathanson that will be retained by him and are not and will not
become assets of Buyer or the Falcon Companies.

                           (3) Pending Acquisitions. The Falcon Companies may
consummate the transactions contemplated by the acquisition agreements set forth
in Schedule 6.1 of Falcon's Disclosure Schedule substantially in accordance with
such acquisition agreements as currently in effect (such transactions, the
"Pending Acquisitions"). As provided for in Section 2.4(b)(x), at the Closing,
the Closing Net Liabilities shall be decreased by the amounts paid by the Falcon
Companies to the sellers under such agreements (plus reasonable out-of-pocket
costs and expenses incurred in connection with consummating such transactions),
but only to the extent the Falcon Companies have made an actual payment in
respect thereof or a liability for payment is reflected in the computation of
Closing Net Liabilities. Buyer acknowledges that none of the representations and
warranties made by Falcon or any Seller in this Agreement applies to the assets,
systems, or liabilities acquired in the Pending Acquisitions or any other matter
relating to such assets, systems, and liabilities, other than the
representations and warranties made by Falcon in Section 3.4 with respect to
Material Contracts. The parties agree and acknowledge that the subscribers
acquired in the Pending Acquisitions shall not be counted for purposes of
determining the subscriber adjustment pursuant to Section 2.4(a) or for purposes
of determining whether the condition in Section 7.1(c) has been satisfied.

                           (4) Other Matters. The Falcon Companies may take the
other actions contemplated in Schedule 6.1 of Falcon's Disclosure Schedule.





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         6.2      Confidentiality; Press Release.

                  (a) Buyer and Falcon are parties to a Confidentiality
Agreement dated May 4, 1999 (the "Confidentiality Agreement"). Notwithstanding
the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, or the termination of
this Agreement prior to Closing, the Confidentiality Agreement shall remain in
full force and effect in accordance with its terms, but shall expire
concurrently with the Closing hereunder.

                  (b) No party will issue any press release or make any other
public announcements concerning this Agreement or the transactions contemplated
hereby except with the prior approval (not to be unreasonably withheld) of the
other parties, except that if any such disclosure is required by law, no party
will make such disclosure without first providing to the other parties an
advance copy of any such disclosure and a reasonable opportunity to review and
comment.

         6.3 Cooperation; Commercially Reasonable Efforts. Without limiting any
of the obligations of the parties hereunder, the parties shall cooperate with
each other and their respective counsel, accountants, agents and other
representatives in all commercially reasonable respects in connection with any
actions required to be taken as part of their respective obligations under this
Agreement, and otherwise use their commercially reasonable efforts to consummate
the transactions contemplated hereby and to fulfill their obligations hereunder
as expeditiously as practicable. Buyer shall provide to Falcon such information
relating to Buyer and its Subsidiaries and their businesses and operations as
Falcon shall reasonably request.

         6.4      Consents and Notices.

                  (a) Following the execution hereof, until the Closing Date,
Falcon shall use its commercially reasonable efforts, and shall cause the Falcon
Companies to use their commercially reasonable efforts, and Buyer shall use its
commercially reasonable efforts, to obtain as expeditiously as possible all
Consents and Designated Consents required to be obtained by the Falcon
Companies, including Consents and Designated Consents under the Franchises, FCC
Licenses and Contracts of the Falcon Companies. Falcon shall, and shall cause
the Falcon Companies to, and Buyer shall, prepare and file, or cause to be
prepared and filed, within thirty (30) days after the date hereof (subject to
extension for a period of up to an additional fifteen (15) days, if reasonably
necessary for a party to complete its application), all applications (including
FCC Forms 394 or other appropriate forms) required to be filed with the FCC and
any Franchising Authority that are necessary for the transfer of control to
Buyer in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement of the Franchises and the FCC Licenses identified in Schedule
3.4. The parties shall also make appropriate requests, as soon as practicable
after the date hereof, for any Consents required under any Contract (other than
the Debt Documents, which shall be governed by Section 6.7). If, notwithstanding
their commercially reasonable efforts, Falcon and the other Falcon Companies are
unable to obtain any of the Consents or Designated Consents, none of the Falcon
Companies nor Sellers shall be liable to Buyer for any breach of covenant, and,
for the avoidance of doubt, after the Closing, Sellers shall not have any
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such Consents or Designated Consents to be obtained. Except as expressly
provided herein, nothing herein shall require the expenditure or payment of any
funds (other than in respect of normal and usual attorneys fees, filing fees or
other normal costs of doing business) or the giving of any other consideration
by Sellers or the Falcon Companies.

                  (b) Buyer agrees that if in connection with the process of
obtaining any Consent or Designated Consent, a Governmental Authority or other
Person purports to require any condition, change or additional or different
terms to a Franchise, License or Contract to which such Consent or Designated
Consent relates that would be applicable to any of Buyer or any Falcon Company
as a requirement for granting its Consent or Designated Consent, Buyer may
negotiate jointly with Falcon with such Governmental Authority or other Person,
as appropriate, with respect to such condition or change, and each agrees that
neither Sellers, the Falcon Companies nor Buyer shall have any obligation to
bear any monetary obligations to a Governmental Authority or other Person as a
condition to obtaining any required Consent or Designated Consent therefrom;
provided, however, that either Sellers or Buyer may elect, in its sole
discretion, to satisfy such monetary obligations, in which case, Buyer will
accept (and agree that Falcon may cause any Falcon Company to accept) any
condition or change in the Franchise, License or Contract to which such Consent
or Designated Consent relates to the extent provided herein (but, in the case of
Sellers electing to satisfy any such monetary obligations, Buyer and the Falcon
Companies will be deemed to have accepted such condition or change only to the
extent Sellers reimburse the Falcon Companies or give Buyer credit against the
Aggregate Consideration at the Closing for the amount of such monetary
obligations, as determined by the mutual agreement of Buyer and Sellers, each
acting reasonably); and provided further that Buyer will accept and comply with
any commercially reasonable non-monetary obligation imposed by any such
Governmental Authority or other Person.

                  (c) Each of Falcon and Buyer shall make its representatives
available (at its own expense) to attend one or more meetings of a Governmental
Authority from whom a Consent is requested and shall promptly furnish to any
Governmental Authority or other Person from whom a Consent is requested such
accurate and complete information regarding it and its Subsidiaries, including
financial information concerning Buyer and other information relating to the
cable and other media operations of Buyer, as a Governmental Authority or other
Person may reasonably require in connection with obtaining any Consent. The
parties shall promptly consult with each other regarding any prospective meeting
or information request and promptly furnish to each other a copy of any such
information provided to a Governmental Authority or other Person, and any other
information concerning Buyer as Falcon may reasonably request in connection with
obtaining any Consent. To the extent Falcon is required to supply such
information as to Buyer and its Subsidiaries to Persons from whom Consents are
sought, Falcon may supply such information and shall have no obligation to Buyer
with respect to the disclosure or use of such information by such Persons.

                  (d) It is understood and agreed that nothing herein shall
prevent Buyer (or their employees, agents, representatives and any other Person
acting on behalf of Buyer) from making statements or inquiries to, attending
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requests initiated by, Governmental Authorities or other Persons from which a
Consent is sought, and Buyer shall use commercially reasonable efforts to
apprise Falcon of all such requests.

                  (e) After the Closing, Sellers will cooperate in all
reasonable respects with Buyer and the Falcon Companies to obtain any of the
Consents that were not obtained prior to the Closing, provided that such
cooperation will not require the Sellers to make any expenditure or payment of
any funds and Buyer will reimburse Sellers for any expenditure or payment that
Sellers voluntarily make.

                  (f) Following the execution hereof, until the Closing Date,
FHGLP and TCI shall use their commercially reasonable efforts to obtain as
expeditiously as possible all consents necessary for the joint venture interests
in Pacific Microwave Joint Venture to be assigned to Falcon, it being understood
that receipt of such consents and the assignment of such joint venture interests
shall not be a condition precedent to Buyer's obligation to consummate the
transactions to be consummated hereunder and that, if such consents shall not
have been obtained prior to the Closing, such joint venture interests will not
be assigned to Falcon at the Closing, but provided that in such event FHGLP and
TCI shall continue to use their commercially reasonable efforts after the
Closing to obtain such consents and until such time as the joint venture
interests are assigned to Falcon they shall cause the benefits that are
currently made available to the Systems by the Pacific Microwave Joint Venture
to be made available to Buyer at no cost to Buyer.

                  (g) Following the execution hereof, until the Closing Date,
FHGLP shall use its commercially reasonable efforts, and shall cause the Enstar
Partnerships to use their commercially reasonable efforts, and Buyer shall use
its commercially reasonable efforts, to obtain as expeditiously as possible all
Franchise Consents that FHGLP and Buyer mutually agree, each acting reasonably,
are required to be obtained by the Enstar Partnerships in connection with the
transfer of control to Buyer in connection with the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement. FHGLP shall, and shall cause the
Enstar Partnerships to, and Buyer shall, prepare and file, or cause to be
prepared and filed, within thirty (30) days after the date hereof (subject to
extension for a period of up to an additional fifteen (15) days, if reasonably
necessary for a party to complete its application), all FCC Forms 394 required
to be filed in accordance with the preceding sentence. It is expressly
understood that the receipt of such Consents is not a condition precedent to
Buyer's obligation to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
and that if, notwithstanding their commercially reasonable efforts, FHGLP and
the Enstar Partnerships are unable to obtain any of such Consents, FHGLP shall
not be liable to Buyer for any breach of covenant, and, for the avoidance of
doubt, after the Closing, FHGLP shall not have any obligation or any liability
for the failure of such Consents to be obtained. Nothing herein shall require
the expenditure or payment of any funds (other than in respect of normal and
usual attorneys fees, filing fees or other normal costs of doing business) or
the giving of any other consideration by FHGLP or the other Sellers or the
Enstar Partnerships or the Falcon Companies.

                  (h) Following the execution hereof, without acknowledging that
any notice or consent is required with respect to such Franchises, Falcon shall,
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Companies to, and Buyer shall, prepare and file, or cause to be prepared and
filed, within thirty (30) days after the date hereof (subject to extension for a
period of up to an additional fifteen (15) days, if reasonably necessary for the
parties to complete such notices), a notification to the appropriate Franchising
Authority with respect to each Franchise marked with an asterisk in Schedule
3.8, such notification to be in a form mutually and reasonably satisfactory to
Falcon and Buyer. Each of Falcon and Buyer shall promptly furnish to any of such
Franchising Authorities such additional information as it may reasonably require
in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

         6.5 HSR Act Filing. As soon as practicable after the execution of this
Agreement, but in any event no later than thirty (30) days after such execution
(subject to extension for a period of up to an additional ten (10) days, if
reasonably necessary for a party to complete its notification and report if not
filed by the expiration of such thirty (30) day period) the parties will each
complete and file, or cause to be completed and filed, any notification and
report required to be filed under the HSR Act; and each such filing shall
request early termination of the waiting period imposed by the HSR Act. The
parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to respond as promptly as
reasonably practicable to any inquiries received from the Federal Trade
Commission (the "FTC") and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice
(the "Antitrust Division") for additional information or documentation and to
respond as promptly as reasonably practicable to all inquiries and requests
received from any other Governmental Authority in connection with antitrust
matters. The parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to overcome any
objections which may be raised by the FTC, the Antitrust Division or any other
Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over antitrust matters.

         6.6      No Inconsistent Actions; Charter LLC.

                  (a) No party hereto, nor any of their respective Affiliates,
will take any action that is inconsistent with its obligations under this
Agreement or which does, or would reasonably be expected to, hinder or delay the
consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. Without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, at all times between the date hereof and the
Closing Date, Buyer will take all necessary or advisable actions to ensure, and
Buyer will ensure, that Buyer is able to deliver the Cash Consideration and the
Equity Consideration at Closing.

                  (b) Buyer shall form Charter LLC as a Delaware limited
liability company as soon as practicable after the execution of this Agreement
and in any event prior to the filing of any Consent applications to be filed
pursuant to Section 6.4. Buyer shall cause Charter LLC to execute such
applications as the transferee as appropriate and to take all appropriate
actions with respect to any such applications. Buyer shall cause Charter LLC to
take all appropriate actions necessary for Buyer and Charter LLC to perform
their obligations under this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents.

                  (c) Within 60 days after the date hereof, Buyer and FHGLP
shall negotiate in good faith (1) the definitive Charter LLC Operating Agreement
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accordance with the terms set forth on Exhibit D and such additional terms as
Buyer and FHGLP may mutually agree, (2) the definitive Exchange Agreement in
accordance with the terms set forth on Exhibit E and such additional terms as
Buyer and FHGLP may mutually agree, (3) a form of amended and restated limited
partnership agreement of Falcon Communications, L.P. to be effective immediately
after the Closing (the "Amended Falcon Partnership Agreement"), which agreement
shall provide for pro rata and nondiscriminatory treatment of its partners and
shall otherwise be reasonably acceptable to FHGLP, (4) the definitive Put
Agreement to be effective upon the Closing in accordance with Exhibit B and such
additional terms as Buyer and FHGLP may mutually agreement, and (5) the
definitive Registration Rights Agreement to be effective in accordance with
Exhibit C and such additional terms as FHGLP and Buyer may mutually agree. If
Buyer and FHGLP do not agree on a definitive Charter LLC Agreement and/or a
definitive Exchange Agreement and/or a definitive Amended Falcon Partnership
Agreement and/or a definitive Put Agreement and/or a definitive Registration
Rights Agreement prior to the Closing, the terms set forth in Exhibits B, C, D
and E and the preceding sentence (with respect to the Amended Falcon Partnership
Agreement) shall be binding on each of Buyer, Charter LLC and FHGLP, except that
FHGLP may elect at its sole option to receive a cash payment in lieu of the
Equity Consideration and not to contribute any portion of its partnership
interest in Falcon to Charter LLC, in which event FHGLP's entire partnership
interest in Falcon shall be sold to Buyer pursuant to Section 2.1(a) hereof and
otherwise treated as a Purchased Interest hereunder and the terms set forth in
Exhibits B, C, D and E and the preceding sentence (with respect to the Amended
Falcon Partnership Agreement) shall not be binding on any of Buyer, Charter LLC
or FHGLP.

                  (d) On or prior to the Closing, Buyer shall contribute all of
its interest in Charter Holdings to Charter LLC in accordance with the terms of
Exhibit D hereto and the Charter LLC Operating Agreement.

                  (e) Prior to the Closing and issuance of the Equity
Consideration to FHGLP, Buyer shall not cause or permit Charter Holdings or
Charter LLC to dispose of its assets other than in the ordinary course of its
business or other than for fair market value.

                  (f) If the entity defined as "Charter" in the Registration
Rights Agreement ("PublicCo") is formed prior to the Closing, Buyer shall cause
PublicCo to execute and deliver the Registration Rights Agreement and the
Exchange Agreement at the Closing. If PublicCo is formed after the Closing,
Buyer will cause PublicCo to execute and deliver the Registration Rights
Agreement and the Exchange Agreement at the time of the formation of PublicCo.

         6.7      Falcon Company  and Enstar Debt Obligations.

                  (a) Buyer acknowledges and agrees that all obligations of the
Falcon Companies with respect to Indebtedness, including the Senior Discount
Debentures, the Senior Debentures, the Senior Debt, the MONY Notes, and swap and
interest rate hedging Contracts (including all principal, accrued and unpaid
interest and all other amounts), shall remain obligations of the Falcon
Companies through and after Closing, and Buyer will cooperate with the Falcon
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respect to any information relating to Buyer that shall be reasonably requested
by any of the holders of the Senior Debt or MONY Notes.

                  (b) After the Closing, Buyer agrees to cause the Falcon
Companies to commence an Offer to Purchase (as defined in the Indenture) in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the Indenture and to discharge all
of their obligations under the Indenture in accordance with its terms, and Buyer
agrees that Sellers shall not have any liability or obligation in respect
thereof, including any change of control penalty or premium or other payment
arising out of or resulting from the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement under or pursuant to the Indenture, the Senior
Debentures or the Senior Discount Debentures.

                  (c) Buyer will either (1) prior to the Closing procure from
the lenders under the Credit Agreement and from the purchasers under the MONY
Agreement a written waiver, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to
Sellers, that will permit the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to be
consummated without a default or an event of default thereunder being caused
thereby, that will permit the sale and transfer of the Purchased Interests and
the Contributed Interest to Buyer and Charter LLC as contemplated by this
Agreement and the receipt by the Sellers of the Aggregate Consideration therefor
free and clear of the pledges under the Credit Agreement, and that will release
Sellers from any obligations and restrictions they may have under the Senior
Debt and the Credit Agreement and the MONY Notes and the MONY Agreement and
related Debt Documents, or (2) simultaneously with the Closing and without
limiting any other obligations of Buyer, satisfy and discharge all obligations
of the Falcon Companies in respect of the Senior Debt and the Credit Agreement
and the MONY Notes and the MONY Agreement and related Debt Documents (including
all principal, accrued and unpaid interest and all other amounts, including any
prepayment penalty or premium or any breakage costs) that become due and payable
concurrently with, or as a result of, the consummation of the Closing.

                  (d) Buyer acknowledges and agrees that all obligations of
Enstar Finance with respect to Indebtedness, including the Enstar Credit
Agreement (including all principal and unpaid interest and all other amounts)
shall remain obligations of Enstar Finance through and after the Closing, and
Buyer will cooperate with Enstar Finance with respect to any information
relating to Buyer that shall be reasonably requested by the lenders under the
Enstar Credit Agreement.

                  (e) Buyer will either (1) prior to the Closing procure from
the lenders under the Enstar Credit Agreement a written waiver, in form and
substance reasonably satisfactory to Falcon, that will permit the receipt by the
applicable Sellers of the Aggregate Consideration therefor free and clear of the
pledges under the Enstar Credit Agreement, and that will release the applicable
Sellers from any obligations and restrictions they may have under the Enstar
Credit Agreement and related Enstar Debt Documents, or (2) simultaneously with
the Closing and without limiting any other obligations of Buyer, satisfy and
discharge all obligations of Enstar Finance in respect of the Enstar Credit
Agreement and related Enstar Debt Documents (including all principal, accrued
and unpaid interest and all other amounts, including any prepayment penalty or
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that become due and payable concurrently with, or as a result of, the
consummation of the Closing.


         6.8 Retention and Access to the Falcon Companies' Records. Except as
provided in Section 6.10(c)(1), Sellers shall, for a period of four years from
the Closing Date, have access to, and the right to copy, at its expense, during
usual business hours upon reasonable prior notice to Buyer, all of the books and
records relating to the Falcon Companies, Assets and Systems that were
transferred to Buyer pursuant to this Agreement. Buyer shall retain and preserve
all such books and records for such four year period. Subsequent to such four
year period, Buyer shall only destroy such books and records if there is no
ongoing litigation, governmental audit or other proceeding, and subsequent to
thirty days' notice to Sellers of their right to remove and retain such books
and records or to copy such books and records prior to their destruction.

          6.9 Employee Matters.

                  (a) Falcon shall terminate, effective as of the Adjustment
Time, the employment of each Headquarters Employee who remains in employment as
of the Closing other than those Headquarters Employees designated in a written
notice delivered by Buyer to Sellers not later than 60 days after the date of
this Agreement. Seller shall provide affected Headquarters Employees, and other
parties entitled to receive notice, such notice as may be required under the
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act promptly following receipt of
written notice from Buyer described in the preceding sentence. Buyer shall
indemnify and hold harmless Sellers from and against any and all liability
arising out of either Buyer's failure to provide such notice not later than 60
days after the date of this Agreement or the termination of the employment of
any Headquarters Employee, except for the payment of compensation and severance
benefits, as provided in Section 6.9(b) below.


                  (b) On or prior to Closing, Falcon shall pay any and all
compensation owing to Headquarters Employees for any time period prior to and
including the Closing, including any wages, salaries, bonuses and payments under
any Compensation Arrangement owing to such employees. On or prior to the
Closing, subject to the adjustment provided in 2.4(b)(viii), Falcon will pay
each of the Headquarters Employees (including Headquarters Employees who decline
continued employment with Buyer), other than (i) those employees identified on
Schedule 6.9 and (ii) those Headquarters Employees whose employment will not be
terminated in accordance with Section 6.9(a) above (the "Transferred
Headquarters Employees"), severance pay on such terms and in such amounts as
Falcon may determine in its sole discretion. On or prior to the Closing, Falcon
will terminate the Falcon Communications, L.P. 1993 Incentive Performance Plan
and provide for the payment of all benefits due under the terms of such plan and
provide for the payment of any amounts due under the Falcon Communications, L.P.
Key Executive Equity Program and any such program sponsored by any Falcon
Company.

                  (c) At Closing, Falcon shall provide Buyer a schedule setting
forth a severance pay amount for each Transferred Headquarters Employee. Upon
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any reason other than for Cause of any Transferred Headquarters Employee within
six months after the Closing, Buyer shall pay such Transferred Headquarters
Employee severance pay in an amount not less than the severance pay amount
identified in the schedule of severance pay described in the foregoing sentence.
For purposes of this Section, "Cause" shall mean (i) conviction of a felony or a
crime involving moral turpitude, or (ii) engaging in acts constituting willful
dishonesty, fraud and/or willful failure to carry out the employee's job
responsibilities.

                  (d) Except as otherwise required in this Section 6.9, all
employees of the Falcon Companies who continue in employment following the
Closing shall be employed on such terms and conditions as are substantially
similar in the aggregate to the terms and conditions of employment of Buyer's
and Charter's employees. Each such employee shall receive credit for all
purposes other than benefit accrual purposes under any retirement plan or
program under any Employee Plan or Compensation Arrangement of the Buyer for
past service with any Falcon Company and, to the extent credited under any
Employee Plan or Compensation Arrangement of any Falcon Company, for past
service with any predecessor employer.

                  (e) Buyer shall offer group health plan coverage to all of the
employees of the Falcon Companies and to the spouse and dependents of such
employees who become employed by the Buyer or any ERISA Affiliate of the Buyer
as of the Closing on terms and conditions generally applicable to all of Buyer's
similarly situated employees. For purposes of providing such coverage, Buyer
shall waive all preexisting condition limitations for all such employees covered
by the health care plan of any Falcon Company as of the Closing and shall
provide such health care coverage effective as of the Closing without the
application of any eligibility period for coverage. In addition, Buyer shall
credit all employee payments toward deductible, out-of-pocket and co-payment
obligation limits under the Falcon Companies' health care plans for the plan
year which includes the Closing Date as if such payments had been made for
similar purposes under Buyer's health care plans during the plan year which
includes the Closing Date, with respect to employees of the Falcon Companies and
the spouse and any dependents of such employees who become employed by Buyer as
of the Closing Date.

                  (f) Buyer shall assume full responsibility and liability for
offering and providing "continuation coverage" to any "covered employee" and any
"qualified beneficiary" who is covered by a "group health plan" sponsored or
contributed to by any of the Falcon Companies who has experienced a "qualifying
event" or is receiving "continuation coverage" on or prior to the Closing.
"Continuation coverage," "covered employee," "qualified beneficiary,"
"qualifying event" and "group health plan" all shall have the meanings given
such terms under Section 4980B of the Code and Section 601 et seq. of ERISA.

                  (g) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the
contrary, on or prior to the Closing Date, Falcon shall take such action as may
be necessary or appropriate to cause each participant in the Falcon
Communications, L.P. "Smart" 401(k) Plan and each participant in the Enstar
Cable Corporation "Smart" 401(k) Plan (the "Falcon 401(k) Plans") to become
fully vested in his or her benefit under such plans. Notwithstanding the
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to the contrary, Sellers will take such actions as may be necessary to adopt
resolutions to terminate the Falcon 401(k) Plans effective on or prior to the
Closing Date; provided after the Closing Buyer shall take such actions as may be
necessary or appropriate to complete the termination of the Falcon 401(k) Plans
and provide for the distribution of benefits thereunder. Upon distribution of
benefits following the termination of the Falcon 401(k) plans, a tax-qualified
retirement plan sponsored by Buyer or an entity required to be combined with
Buyer under Code Sections 414(b) or (c) shall accept rollover contributions with
respect to any person who remains an employee of any Falcon Company following
the Closing and as of the date of distribution of cash and promissory notes that
relate to loans made to participants from the Falcon 401(k) plans.

          6.10 Tax Matters.

                  (a) Tax Periods Ending on or Before the Closing Date. FHGLP
shall prepare or cause to be prepared and file or cause to be filed all Tax
Returns for the Falcon Companies (i) that are due on or before the Closing Date,
or (ii) that relate to taxable periods ending on or prior to the Closing Date
but are required to be filed after the Closing Date. Such Tax Returns shall be
prepared in accordance with each Falcon Company's past custom and practice, and
allocations of items of income and gain and loss and deduction shall be made
using the closing-of-the-books method. In the case of any Falcon Company that is
a partnership or a limited liability company, such Tax Returns shall be prepared
in accordance with the Organizational Documents of such Falcon Company as in
effect immediately prior to the Closing. In preparing each Falcon Company's Tax
Returns, FHGLP shall consult with Buyer in good faith and shall provide Buyer
with drafts of such Tax Returns (together with the relevant back-up information)
for review and consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) at
least twenty days prior to filing; provided, however, if Buyer has not provided
comments on such Tax Returns to FHGLP within such twenty-day period, then such
consent shall be deemed to be given and, if Buyer's comments or refusal to
provide such consent results in any penalties imposed upon FHGLP or any Falcon
Company for failing to file a timely Tax Return, then Buyer shall be liable for
and shall pay, such penalties; provided further, however, if any such penalties
for failure to file a timely Tax Return could be avoided by filing an extension
to file such Tax Return with the applicable Governmental Authority, FHGLP shall,
or shall cause the appropriate Falcon Company to, timely file such extension.
After the Closing, Buyer shall not prepare or cause to be prepared or file or
cause to be filed any Tax Return for the Falcon Companies for any period ending
on or prior to the Closing Date.

                  (b) Tax Periods Beginning Before and Ending After the Closing
Date. Buyer shall prepare or cause to be prepared and file or cause to be filed
any Tax Returns of the Falcon Companies for Tax periods which begin before the
Closing Date and end after the Closing Date. Such Tax Returns shall be prepared
in accordance with each Falcon Company's past custom and practice but, except as
otherwise provided in this Agreement, allocations of items of income and gain
and loss and deduction shall be made using the closing-of-the-books method. In
preparing such Tax Returns, Buyer shall consult with FHGLP in good faith and
shall provide FHGLP with drafts of such Tax Returns (together with the relevant
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                  (c)      Cooperation on Tax Matters.

                           (1) Buyer and FHGLP shall cooperate fully, as and to
the extent reasonably requested by the other party, in connection with the
filing of Tax Returns pursuant to this Section 6.10 and any audit, litigation,
or other proceeding with respect to Taxes. Such cooperation shall include the
retention and (upon the other party's request) the provision of records and
information which are reasonably relevant to any such audit, litigation or other
proceeding and making employees available on a mutually convenient basis to
provide additional information and explanation of any material provided
hereunder. Buyer and FHGLP agree (A) to retain all books and records with
respect to Tax matters pertinent to the Falcon Companies relating to any taxable
period beginning before the Closing Date until the expiration of the statute of
limitations (and, to the extent notified by Buyer or FHGLP, any extensions
thereof) of the respective taxable periods, and to abide by all record retention
agreements entered into with any taxing authority, and (B) to give the other
party reasonable written notice prior to transferring, destroying or discarding
any such books and records and, if the other party so requests, Buyer or FHGLP,
as the case may be, shall allow the other party to take possession of such books
and records to the extent they would otherwise be destroyed or discarded,
subject to a confidentiality agreement provided by the party turning over such
books and records and reasonably acceptable to the other party.

                           (2) Buyer and FHGLP further agree, upon request, to
use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain any certificate or other document
from any Governmental Authority or any other Person as may be necessary to
mitigate, reduce or eliminate any Tax that could be imposed (including Taxes
with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby).

                  (d) Certain Taxes. All transfer, documentary, sales, use,
stamp, registration and other such Taxes and fees (including any penalties and
interest) incurred in connection with the transactions consummated pursuant to
this Agreement shall be paid by Buyer. Buyer and FHGLP will cooperate in all
reasonable respects to prepare and file all necessary Tax Returns and other
documentation with respect to all such transfer, documentary, sales, use, stamp,
registration and other Taxes and fees. Buyer shall be liable for any Taxes
attributable to any election made by Buyer or any Affiliate of Buyer with
respect to any of the Falcon Companies under Section 338 of the Code or any
comparable provision of state or local law.

                  (e) Buyer covenants that it will not, and it will not cause or
permit any Falcon Company or any Affiliate of Buyer, (i) to take any action on
or after the Closing Date, including the distribution of any dividend or the
effectuation of any redemption, that could give rise to any tax liability of any
Seller or any direct or indirect holder of equity interests in any Seller or
(ii) to make or change any tax election, amend any Tax Return or take any tax
position on any Tax Return, take any action, omit to take any action or enter
into any transaction that results in any increased tax liability of any Seller
or any direct or indirect holder of equity interests in any Seller in respect of
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                  (f) Except to the extent taken into account in Closing Net
Liabilities, Buyer shall promptly pay or cause to be paid to Sellers all refunds
of taxes and interest thereon received by Buyer, any Affiliate of Buyer, or any
Falcon Company attributable to taxes paid by Sellers or any Falcon Company with
respect to any Pre-Closing Tax Period.

                  (g) From and after the date of this Agreement, Sellers and
each Falcon Company shall not without the prior written consent of the Buyer
(which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) make, or cause or permit to
be made, any Tax election that would adversely affect any of the Falcon
Companies or Buyer.

                  (h) Allocation of Purchase Price. The sum of (i) the Cash
Consideration allocable (pursuant to Section 2.3(d)) to the partnership
interests in Falcon other than the Contributed Interest, (ii) the Equity Value,
and (iii) liabilities of the Falcon Companies allocable pursuant to Section 752
of the Code to the partnership interests in Falcon, shall be allocated among the
assets of the Falcon Companies that are Tax Partnerships in accordance with an
agreement (the "Falcon Allocation Agreement"), and the aggregate gross value of
all the membership interests in Charter Holdings (including liabilities of
Charter Holdings and its Subsidiaries) shall be allocated among the assets of
Charter Holdings and its Subsidiaries in accordance with an agreement ("the
Charter Allocation Agreement" and together with the Falcon Allocation Agreement,
the "Allocation Agreements"). Each of the Allocation Agreements shall be
prepared in accordance with the rules under Section 704(c), 743(b), 751 and 755
of the Code, as applicable. Buyer shall deliver a draft of the Allocation
Agreements to Falcon within 90 days after the execution of the Purchase and
Contribution Agreement for approval and consent, and Buyer and Falcon shall
mutually agree upon the Allocation Agreements prior to the Closing Date. In this
regard, Buyer and Falcon agree that (x) for purposes of the Falcon Allocation
Agreement, each asset of any Falcon Company that is a Tax Partnership that is a
Class I Asset, Class II Asset, or Class III Asset (as defined in Treasury
Regulation Section 1.338(b)-2T) (other than the stock of FFI) shall be allocated
value equal to its net book value, the stock of FFI shall be allocated value
equal to the value determined by the mutual agreement of Buyer and Falcon, and
any remaining value shall be allocated to Franchises of the Falcon Companies
that are Tax Partnerships, and (y) for purposes of the Charter Allocation
Agreement, each asset of Charter Holdings and its Subsidiaries that is a Class I
Asset, Class II Asset, or Class III Asset (other than the Equity Interests in
any Subsidiary of Charter Holdings that is not a Tax Partnership or a
disregarded entity for federal income tax purposes (a "Charter Corporate
Subsidiary")) shall be allocated value equal to its net book value, the Equity
Interests in any Charter Corporate Subsidiary shall be allocated value equal to
the value determined by the mutual agreement of Buyer and Falcon, and any
remaining value shall be allocated to Franchises of Charter Holdings and its
Subsidiaries (other than Franchises of Charter Corporate Subsidiaries). Neither
Falcon nor Buyer shall unreasonably withhold its approval and consent with
respect to the Allocation Agreements. Unless otherwise required by applicable
law, Buyer and Sellers agree to act, and cause their respective affiliates to
act, in accordance with the Allocation Agreements in any relevant Tax Returns or
similar filings, and shall make any filings required by Code Sections 704(c),
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                  (i) Buyer will cause Charter LLC to file a Section 754
election with respect to its first taxable year. Buyer will not revoke, and will
not cause to be revoked, the Section 754 election in effect for itself or for
any of the Falcon Companies and will administer, or cause to be administered,
the elections so as to reflect (A) gain recognized by the Sellers with respect
to the sale of the Purchased Interests and the contribution of the Contributed
Interest, and (B) gain recognized by holders of membership interests in Charter
LLC arising from dispositions of their interests.

         6.11 Falcon Name. The parties agree that the Falcon Companies shall
retain the right to use the names "Falcon" and "Falcon Cable TV" and any and all
derivations thereof with respect to the domestic U.S. cable television and
related businesses conducted by the Falcon Companies from and after the Closing
and that the Sellers shall retain the right to use the name "Falcon" and "Falcon
International" and any and all derivatives thereof with respect to the non-U.S.
cable television and related businesses conducted by certain Falcon entities.

         6.12 No Recourse; Release of Claims. Anything in this Agreement or
applicable law to the contrary notwithstanding, other than claims against
Sellers as and to the extent expressly provided for in Section 9.4 and Section
10 of this Agreement (and other than any claim for fraud or criminal conduct),
neither Buyer nor any of the Falcon Companies will have any claim or recourse
against any of the Released Parties as a result of the breach of any
representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of Falcon or Sellers contained
herein or otherwise arising in connection with the transactions contemplated by
the Transaction Documents or the business or operations of the Falcon Companies
prior to the Closing. Effective as of the Closing, Buyer and each of its
Subsidiaries hereby releases and forever discharges each of the Released Parties
from all actions, causes of action, suits, debts and claims (other than claims
for fraud or criminal conduct) arising out of facts or circumstances prior to
the Closing, whether at law or in equity or otherwise, which Buyer or any of the
Falcon Companies ever had or now or hereafter may have for, upon or by reason of
any matter, cause or thing whatsoever related to the Falcon Companies, whether,
contingent, accrued or otherwise arising out of facts or circumstances prior to
the Closing; provided that the foregoing shall not limit Buyer's rights provided
for in Section 10.

         6.13 Exculpation and Indemnification. After the Closing, Buyer and the
Falcon Companies will be bound by and will assume the same obligations to
satisfy (and Buyer will cause the Falcon Companies to continue to satisfy) the
rights of exculpation, indemnification and advancement of expenses to which the
present and former partners, members, stockholders, directors, representatives,
officers, employees and agents of the Falcon Companies and any of their
respective Affiliates are entitled with respect to any matter existing or
occurring prior to the Closing and/or with respect to this Agreement and the
Transaction Documents, under each such Falcon Company's Organizational
Documents, by contract or agreement or by resolution of the Board of
Representatives or Board of Directors or other similar governing entity (as the
case may be) of such Falcon Company, in accordance with the terms and conditions
of any such exculpation and indemnification provisions as in effect on the date
of this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, Buyer agrees to maintain in
place for a period of not less than six years from the Closing, for the benefit
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on substantially the same terms and to the same extent as presently in effect
for the Falcon Companies; provided that Buyer's obligation pursuant to this
sentence only shall lapse on the third anniversary of the Closing if the cost of
maintaining such insurance has increased more than twofold since the Closing
Date and the beneficiaries of such insurance do not elect to reimburse Buyer for
the amount of any such cost increase.

         6.14 Rate Regulatory Matters. Buyer acknowledges that, except as
expressly represented and warranted in Section 3.11(e) and Section 3.16, Falcon
is not making any representation or warranty regarding any Rate Regulatory
Matter (including with respect to compliance with any Legal Requirements dealing
with, limiting or affecting the rates which can be charged by cable television
systems to their customers (whether for programming, equipment, installation,
service or otherwise)). Accordingly, except for any right or remedy that Buyer
may have arising out of a breach of the representations and warranties made by
Falcon in Section 3.11(e) and Section 3.16, no Rate Regulatory Matter and no
matter relating to, in connection with or resulting or arising from any Rate
Regulatory Matter, or any actions taken prior to or after the date hereof by any
Falcon Company to comply with or in a good faith attempt to comply with any Rate
Regulatory Matter (including any rate reduction, refund, penalty or similar
action having the effect of reducing the rates previously or subsequently paid
by subscribers, whether instituted or implemented by or imposed on any Falcon
Company and changes to rate practices instituted or implemented by or imposed on
any Falcon Company), shall: (a) cause or constitute, directly or indirectly, a
breach by Falcon or Sellers of any of their representations, warranties,
covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement or any other Transaction
Document (and such representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements shall
hereby be deemed to be modified appropriately to reflect and permit the impact
and existence of such Rate Regulatory Matters and to permit any action by any
Falcon Company to comply with or attempt in good faith to comply with such Rate
Regulatory Matters); (b) otherwise cause or constitute, directly or indirectly,
a default or breach by any Falcon Company or Sellers under this Agreement or any
other Transaction Document; (c) result in the failure of any condition precedent
to the obligations of Buyer under this Agreement or any other Transaction
Document; (d) otherwise excuse Buyer's performance of its obligations under this
Agreement or any other Transaction Document; or (e) give rise to any claim for
(i) any adjustment to the Aggregate Consideration or other compensation or (ii)
indemnification or other claim.

         6.15 Disclosure Schedules. The parties acknowledge and agree that (i)
Falcon's Disclosure Schedules and Charter's Disclosure Schedules may include
certain items and information solely for informational purposes for the
convenience of the parties hereto and (ii) the disclosure of any matter in
Falcon's Disclosure Schedules or Charter's Disclosure Schedules shall not be
deemed to constitute an acknowledgment by Falcon or Sellers, in the case of
Falcon's Disclosure Schedules, or Buyer in the case of Charter's Disclosure
Schedules, that the matter is material.

         6.16 Environmental Reports. At any time after the date hereof, Buyer
shall have the right to engage an environmental consultant to conduct a Phase I
environmental audit and to prepare a Phase I environmental report, and if
recommended in such Phase I environmental report, a Phase II environmental audit
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I and Phase II environmental audits and reports shall be borne by Buyer. The
Falcon Companies shall cooperate with Buyer in all reasonable respects in
connection with such Phase I and Phase II environmental audits and reports,
including providing all reasonable access to their respective properties and
facilities.

         6.17 Year 2000 Matters. The Falcon Companies shall have taken
commercially reasonable actions to implement the Year 2000 Plan and to complete
implementation of the Year 2000 Plan as soon as is reasonably practicable. The
Falcon Companies shall cooperate with Buyer prior to the Closing with respect to
the Year 2000 Matters. Such cooperation shall include providing Buyer with
status reports as Buyer may reasonably request regarding Year 2000 Matters,
assisting Buyer in the refinement and implementation of the Year 2000 Plan,
assisting Buyer in developing and implementing plans for Buyer to continue the
Year 2000 Plan after the Closing, and using commercially reasonable efforts to
implement all solutions identified as reasonably necessary to the implementation
of the Year 2000 Plan by vendors, distributors and manufacturers of the Falcon
Companies' computer applications.

         6.18 TCI Arrangements. At the Closing, the business arrangements
specified on Schedule 6.18 between the Falcon Companies and TCI or Affiliates of
TCI will be terminated, except as provided in Schedule 6.18.

         6.19 Restructuring. Falcon will in good faith cooperate with Buyer in
examining a restructuring to be effected at or after Closing of Falcon and
certain Falcon Companies, as contemplated by Buyer; provided that neither Falcon
nor any of the Falcon Companies will be required to undertake any actions that
would, or could reasonably be expected to (as determined by Falcon in its
reasonable discretion): (i) have an adverse economic effect on Falcon, any of
the Falcon Companies, any Seller or any direct or indirect equity holder of any
Seller for which Buyer does not make any such party economically whole, or (ii)
more than immaterially delay the Closing.

SECTION 7:        CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS

         7.1 Conditions to Obligations of the Buyer. All obligations of Buyer at
the Closing hereunder are subject to the fulfillment (or waiver at the option of
Buyer) prior to or at the Closing of each of the following conditions:

                  (a) Representations and Warranties of Falcon and Sellers. As
to the representations and warranties of Falcon set forth in Section 3 and of
Sellers set forth in Section 4, (1) those representations and warranties set
forth in Section 3 and Section 4 which are expressly stated to be made solely as
of the date of this Agreement or another specified date shall be true and
correct in all respects as of such date (without regard to the materiality or
material adverse effect qualifiers set forth therein), and (2) all other
representations and warranties of Falcon or Sellers set forth in Section 3 and
Section 4 respectively, shall be true and correct in all respects at and as of
the time of the Closing as though made at and as of that time (without regard to
the materiality or material adverse effect qualifiers set forth therein);
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and (2) above, the representations and warranties shall be deemed true and
correct in all respects to the extent that the aggregate effect of the
inaccuracies in such representations and warranties as of the applicable times
does not constitute a Material Adverse Effect.

                  (b) Covenants. Falcon and Sellers shall have performed and
complied in all material respects with all covenants and agreements required by
this Agreement to be performed or complied with by them prior to or at the
Closing.

                  (c) Consents. The Material FCC Consents shall have been
obtained. The aggregate number of Equivalent Subscribers as of any applicable
date, in those Franchise Areas that are Transferable Franchise Areas shall be at
least eighty-seven and one-half percent (87 1/2%) of the aggregate number of
Equivalent Subscribers in all Franchise Areas as of the most recent month ended
prior to satisfaction of this condition.

                  (d) Hart-Scott-Rodino. The requisite waiting period under the
HSR Act shall have expired or been terminated, without the FTC or the Antitrust
Division, as applicable, taking any action which has not been terminated or
resolved.

                  (e) Judgment. There shall not be in effect on the date on
which the Closing is to occur any judgment, decree, order or other prohibition
of a court of competent jurisdiction having the force of law that would prevent
the Closing, provided that Buyer shall have used commercially reasonable efforts
to prevent the entry of any such judgment, decree, order or other prohibition
and to appeal as expeditiously as possible any such judgment, decree, order or
other prohibition that may be entered.

                  (f) Deliveries. Falcon and Sellers shall have made or stand
willing to make all the deliveries to Buyer described in Section 8.2.

                  (g) Compliance with FIRPTA. Sellers shall have provided the
Buyer with a statement, in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Buyer, pursuant
to Section 1.1445-2(b)(2) of the Treasury Regulations, certifying that Sellers
are not foreign persons.

                  (h) Material Adverse Effect. From and after the date of this
Agreement until the Closing Date, no event shall have occurred which has had a
Material Adverse Effect.

                  (i) Falcon Franchise Notice. Falcon shall have delivered to
Buyer a notice that the condition set forth in the second sentence of Section
7.1(c) has been satisfied at least two (2) business days prior to the date
scheduled for Closing.

         7.2      Conditions to Obligations of Sellers.

         All obligations of Sellers at the Closing hereunder are subject to the
fulfillment (or waiver at the option of Sellers) prior to or at the Closing of
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                  (a) Representations and Warranties. As to the representations
and warranties of Buyer set forth in Section 5, (1) those representations and
warranties set forth in Section 5 which are expressly stated to be made solely
as of the date of this Agreement or another specified date shall be true and
correct in all material respects as of such date, and (2) all other
representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all material
respects at and as of the Closing as though made at and as of that time.

                  (b) Covenants. Buyer shall have performed and complied with in
all material respects all covenants and agreements required by this Agreement to
be performed or complied with by them prior to or at the Closing.

                  (c) Hart-Scott-Rodino. The requisite waiting period under the
HSR Act shall have expired or been terminated, without the FTC or the Antitrust
Division, as applicable, taking any action which has not been terminated or
resolved.

                  (d) Judgment. There shall not be in effect on the date on
which the Closing is to occur any judgment, decree, order or other prohibition
of a court of competent jurisdiction having the force of law that would prevent
the Closing, provided that Falcon and Sellers shall have used commercially
reasonable efforts to prevent the entry of any such judgment, decree, order or
other prohibition and to appeal as expeditiously as possible any such judgment,
decree, order or other prohibition that may be entered.

                  (e) Deliveries. Buyer shall have made or stand willing to make
all the deliveries described in Section 8.3.

                  (f) Release. Sellers shall have been released from any
obligations they may have under the Debt Documents and Enstar Debt Documents,
pursuant to documents in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Sellers.

SECTION 8:        CLOSING AND CLOSING DELIVERIES

         8.1      Closing.

                  (a)      Closing Date.

                           (1) Subject to satisfaction or, to the extent
permitted by law, waiver, of the closing conditions described in Section 7, and
subject to Section 8.1(a)(2), 8.1(a)(3) and 8.1(a)(4), the Closing shall take
place on the date specified by FHGLP by notice to Buyer, which specified date
shall be no earlier than two business days and no later than five business days
after satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in Sections 7.1(c) and
(d) and Sections 7.2(c), or on such earlier or later date as FHGLP and Buyer
shall mutually agree; provided, however, (A) if pursuant to Section 2.1(b) and
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at least 10 days notice from FHGLP, and (B) subject to Section 8.1(a)(3) and
8.1(a)(4), the Closing shall not take place beyond the Upset Date.

                           (2) If on the date on which the Closing would
otherwise be required to take place pursuant to Section 8.1(a)(1) (A) there
shall be in effect any judgment, decree, order or other prohibition of a court
of competent jurisdiction having the force of law that would prevent or make
unlawful the Closing, or (B) any other circumstance beyond the reasonable
control of the Falcon Companies, Sellers, or Buyer (which shall in no event
include any matters relating to financing of the transactions contemplated
hereby) shall exist that would prevent the Closing or the satisfaction of any of
the conditions precedent to any party set forth in Section 7, then either
Sellers or Buyer may, at its option, postpone the date on which the Closing is
required to take place until such date, to be set by the party that elects to
postpone the date for Closing pursuant to this subsection (2) on at least five
business days' written notice to the other party, as soon as practicable after
such judgment, decree, order or other prohibition ceases to be in effect, or
such other circumstance ceases to exist; provided, however, that any
postponement of the date on which the Closing is required to take place to a
date beyond the Upset Date shall require the consent of both Sellers and Buyer
(it being agreed that the Upset Date shall be extended one day for each day up
to one year that a judgment, decree, order or other prohibition referenced in
clause (A) above remains in effect).

                           (3) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the
contrary, if on the date scheduled for Closing, the Closing has not occurred
because any notice period required by Section 8.1(a)(1) or (2) has not lapsed,
the Upset Date shall be extended until one business day after the lapse of such
period.

                           (4) If the date on which the Closing would otherwise
be required to take place pursuant to Section 8.1(a)(1), 8.1(a)(2) or 8.1(a)(3)
the Referee shall not have completed its determination pursuant to Section
2.5(a) of any of the amounts disputed by FHGLP and Buyer, then FHGLP may, at its
option, postpone the date on which the Closing is required to take place until
the third (3rd) business day after the date the Referee makes its final
determination pursuant to Section 2.5(a); provided, however, that if such
postponement results in the Closing taking place on a date after the Upset Date,
the Upset Date shall be extended until one business day after the date of the
Closing as postponed pursuant to this Section 8.1(a)(4).

                  (b) Closing Place. The Closing shall be held at the offices of
Irell & Manella, LLP, 1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 900, Los Angeles,
California, or any other place or time as FHGLP and Buyer shall mutually agree.

         8.2 Deliveries by Sellers. Sellers shall deliver or cause to be
delivered to Buyer the following:

             (a) Purchased Interests and Contributed Interest. An assignment
agreement providing for the assignment of the Purchased Interests and
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Sellers to Buyer, in a form reasonably satisfactory to Buyer. An assignment
agreement providing for the assignment of all of FHGLP's rights and interest in
the NYNEX Litigation.

                  (b) Certificate of Falcon. A certificate executed by a duly
authorized representative on behalf of Falcon, dated as of the Closing Date,
certifying that the closing conditions specified in Sections 7.1(a) and (b) have
been satisfied as to Falcon, except as disclosed in said certificate.

                  (c) Certificate of Sellers. A certificate executed by each
Seller, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying that the closing conditions
specified in Sections 7.1(a) and (b) have been satisfied as to such Seller,
except as disclosed in such certificate.

                  (d) Secretaries' Certificate. A certificate executed by a duly
authorized representative on behalf of Falcon, dated as of the Closing Date,
providing, as attachments thereto, to the extent available, certificates of Good
Standing for each of the Falcon Companies certified by an appropriate state
official of the State of their organization, all certified by such state
officials as of a date not more than fifteen days before the Closing Date.

                  (e) Consents. Copies of Consents which have been obtained by
Falcon or any of the Falcon Companies prior to the Closing.

                  (f) Opinion of Counsel. An opinion of Dow, Lohnes & Albertson,
PLLC, counsel to Sellers (other than TCI), dated as of the Closing Date,
substantially in the form of Exhibit G-1 hereto; an opinion of Fleischman and
Walsh, L.L.P., counsel to Falcon, dated as of the Closing Date, substantially in
the form of Exhibit G-2 hereto; and an opinion of Sherman & Howard L.L.C.,
counsel to TCI, dated as of the Closing Date, substantially in the form of
Exhibit G-3.

                  (g) Adjustment Escrow Agreement. The Adjustment Escrow
Agreement, duly executed by Sellers and the Adjustment Escrow Agent, if required
pursuant to Section 2.5(b).

                  (h) Securities Releases. If, as of the Closing Date, there are
outstanding any options, warrants or other similar claims or securities in
respect of the Equity Interests of the Falcon Companies (collectively,
"Options"), other than Options held by any Falcon Company, releases, in form and
substance reasonably acceptable to Buyer, executed by each holder of such
Options, releasing and terminating such Options and all rights of such holder
thereunder.

                  (i) Releases. A release, duly executed by each Seller,
substantially in the form of Exhibit H hereto.

                  (j) Other Transaction Documents. If FHGLP contributes the
Contributed Interest to Charter LLC pursuant to Section 2.1(b), the Put
Agreement, the Registration Rights Agreement, the Charter LLC Operating
Agreement, and the Exchange Agreement (to the extent each is agreed to prior to
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         8.3 Deliveries by Buyer. Prior to or at the Closing, Buyer shall
deliver, or cause to be delivered, to Sellers the following:

                  (a)      Aggregate Consideration.

                           (1) An assumption agreement providing for the
assumption by Buyer of the Assumed Liabilities, in a form reasonably
satisfactory to Sellers.

                           (2) As provided in Section 2.6, the cash portion of
the Net Closing Payment to Sellers, by wire or accounts transfer of immediately
available funds to one or more accounts designated by FHGLP in Part V of the
Allocation Notice.

                           (3) As and to the extent provided by Section 2.5(b),
the Adjusted Escrow Amount to the Adjustment Escrow Agent, by wire or accounts
transfer of immediately available funds to the account specified in the
Adjustment Escrow Agreement.

                           (4) As provided in Section 6.7, if applicable,
satisfaction and discharge of all obligations of the Falcon Companies and the
Sellers in respect of the Senior Debt and the Credit Agreement, the MONY Notes
and the MONY Agreement, and the related Debt Documents, and the Enstar Credit
Agreement, and the related Enstar Debt Documents.

                  (b) Officers' Certificate. A certificate executed by Buyer,
dated as of the Closing Date, certifying that the closing conditions specified
in Sections 7.2(a) and (b) have been satisfied, except as disclosed in said
certificate.

                  (c) Secretaries' Certificate. A certificate executed by Buyer,
dated as of the Closing Date, (1) certifying that the resolutions, as attached
to said certificate, were duly adopted by the Board of Directors and
shareholders (if applicable) of Buyer, authorizing and approving the execution
by Buyer of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a
party and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby
and that such resolutions remain in full force and effect; and (2) providing, as
attachments thereto, a Certificate of Good Standing for Buyer certified by an
appropriate state official of the State of Delaware, certified by such state
official as of a date not more than fifteen days before the Closing Date.

                  (d) Opinion of Counsel. An opinion of counsel to Buyer, dated
as of the Closing Date, substantially in the form of Exhibit I hereto.

                  (e) Adjustment Escrow Agreement. The Adjustment Escrow
Agreement, duly executed by Buyer and the Adjustment Escrow Agent if required
pursuant to Section 2.5(b).

                  (f) Releases. The releases of Sellers under the Debt Documents
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                  (g) Other Transaction Documents. If FHGLP contributes the
Contributed Interests to Charter LLC pursuant to Section 2.1(b), the Put
Agreement, duly executed by Paul Allen, the Registration Rights Agreement, duly
executed by PublicCo if required at the Closing by Section 6.6(f), the Charter
LLC Operating Agreement duly executed by Buyer and Charter LLC (if agreed to
prior to Closing) and the Exchange Agreement, duly executed by PublicCo if
required at the Closing by Section 6.6(f) (to the extent each is agreed to prior
to Closing); and the Amended Falcon Partnership Agreement, duly executed by
Buyer and Charter LLC, in a form reasonably acceptable to FHGLP.

SECTION 9: TERMINATION

         9.1 Agreement between Sellers and Buyer. This Agreement may be
terminated at any time prior to the Closing and the purchase and sale of the
Purchased Interests abandoned, by written agreement among the parties hereto.

         9.2 Termination by Sellers. This Agreement may be terminated at any
time prior to the Closing by Sellers and the purchase and sale of the Purchased
Interests abandoned, upon written notice to Buyer, upon the occurrence of any of
the following:

                  (a) Conditions. If on any date determined for the Closing in
accordance with Section 8.1, each condition set forth in Section 7.1 has been
satisfied (or will be satisfied by the delivery of documents at the Closing) or
waived in writing by Buyer on such date and either (i) a condition set forth in
Section 7.2 has not been satisfied (or will not be satisfied by the delivery of
documents at the Closing) or waived in writing by Sellers on such date or (ii)
Buyer has nonetheless refused to consummate the Closing, provided that Buyer
shall have five days to cure such matter after receipt of notice of Seller's
intent to terminate pursuant to this Section 9.2(a). Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Sellers may not rely on the failure of any condition set forth in
Section 7.2 to be satisfied if such failure was principally caused by Sellers'
or any Falcon Company's failure to act in good faith or a breach of or failure
to perform any of its representations, warranties, covenants or other
obligations in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

                  (b) Upset Date. If the Closing shall not have occurred on or
prior to the Upset Date as extended as provided in Section 8.1(a)(3) or Section
8.1(a)(4), unless the failure of the Closing to occur was principally caused by
Sellers' or any Falcon Company's failure to act in good faith or a breach of or
failure to perform any of its representations, warranties, covenants or other
obligations in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

         9.3 Termination by Buyer. This Agreement may be terminated at any time
prior to the Closing by Buyer and the purchase and sale of the Purchased
Interests abandoned, upon written notice to Sellers, upon the occurrence of any
of the following:



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                  (a) Conditions. If on any date determined for the Closing in
accordance with Section 8.1, each condition set forth in Section 7.2 has been
satisfied (or will be satisfied by the delivery of documents at the Closing) or
waived in writing by Sellers on such date and either (i) a condition set forth
in Section 7.1 has not been satisfied (or will not be satisfied by the delivery
of documents at the Closing) or waived in writing by Buyer on such date or (ii)
Sellers have nonetheless refused to consummate the Closing; provided that
Sellers shall have five days to cure such matter after receipt of notice of
Buyer's intent to terminate pursuant to this Section 9.3(a). Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Buyer may not rely on the failure of any condition set forth in
Section 7.1 to be satisfied if such failure was principally caused by Buyer's or
Charter's failure to act in good faith or a breach of or failure to perform any
of its representations, warranties, covenants or other obligations in accordance
with the terms of this Agreement.

                  (b) Upset Date. If the Closing shall not have occurred on or
prior to the Upset Date as extended as provided in Section 8.1(a)(3) or Section
8.1(a)(4), unless the failure of the Closing to occur was principally caused by
any Buyer's or Charter's failure to act in good faith or a breach of or failure
to perform any of its representations, warranties, covenants or other
obligations in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

         9.4 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided
in this Section 9, then this Agreement will forthwith become null and void and
there will be no liability on the part of any party to any other party or any
other Person in respect thereof, provided that:

                  (a) Surviving Obligations. The obligations of the parties
described in Sections 6.2, 9.4, 9.5 and 11.1 (and all other provisions of this
Agreement relating to expenses) will survive any such termination.

                  (b) Withdrawal of Applications. All filings, applications and
other submissions relating to the consummation of the transaction contemplated
hereby shall, to the extent practicable, be withdrawn from the Governmental
Authority or other Person to whom made.

                  (c) Willful Breach by Buyer. No such termination will relieve
Buyer from liability for a willful breach by Buyer of this Agreement (which
shall in all events include, without limitation, a failure to pay the Cash
Consideration or the Equity Consideration and discharge the Senior Debt and the
Credit Agreement). If Sellers terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section
9.2(a) because Buyer wrongfully refuses to close after all conditions precedent
to its obligations have been satisfied, (i) Buyer shall, immediately upon
written notice from Sellers of such breach, make a payment in cash (by wire
transfer of immediately available funds to an account or accounts designated by
Sellers) to Sellers of Two Hundred Million Dollars ($200,000,000); and (ii) in
addition to such payment, Sellers and Falcon shall have all rights and remedies
available at law and equity, including additional monetary damages (for example,
to compensate the Sellers for any diminution in the market value of the Falcon
Companies). Buyer agrees that the foregoing payment referred to in clause (i) of
the forgoing sentence is a reasonable estimate of the damages that will be
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the foregone opportunity to complete an initial public offering and other
commercial, partnership and corporate opportunities foregone as a result of
entering into the Purchase Agreement, that such payment does not include amounts
in respect of the category of damages referred to in clause (ii) above relating
to diminution in value and does not constitute a penalty, and Buyer hereby
waives any defense that such amount is a penalty or is otherwise not
enforceable. Sellers agree that notwithstanding the foregoing, any amounts paid
in respect of damages described in clause (i) above will be credited against any
payment required for damages described in clause (ii) above.

                  (d) Willful Breach by Falcon or Sellers. No such termination
will relieve Seller or Falcon from liability for a willful breach of this
Agreement. If Buyer terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.3(a) because
Falcon wrongfully refuses to close after all conditions precedent to its
obligations have been satisfied, Buyer shall have all rights and remedies
available at law or equity, including the remedy of specific performance,
against Falcon. No such termination will relieve any Seller from liability for
its willful breach of this Agreement. If Buyer terminates this Agreement
pursuant to Section 9.3(a) because any Seller wrongfully refuses to close after
all conditions precedent to its obligations have been satisfied, Buyer shall
have all rights and remedies available at law or equity, including the remedy of
specific performance against such breaching Seller.

                  (e) No Recourse. Anything in this Agreement or applicable law
to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event this Agreement is terminated as
provided in this Section 9:

                           (1) Buyer will not have any claim or recourse against
any of the Sellers, or any of their respective officers, directors,
shareholders, members, partners, employees, agents or Affiliates (other than
Falcon) as a result of the breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or
agreement of Falcon contained herein or otherwise arising out of or in
connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the business
or operations of the Falcon Companies prior to the Closing. Buyer's sole
recourse shall be against Falcon.

                           (2) No Seller or Falcon Company will have any claim
or recourse against Buyer's respective officers, directors, shareholders,
members, partners, employees, agents or Affiliates as a result of the breach of
any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of Buyer contained herein or
otherwise arising out of or in connection with the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement or the compliance by Buyer with its covenants prior to the
Closing. The Sellers' and Falcon's sole recourse shall be against Buyer.

         9.5 Attorneys' Fees. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement
that may limit or qualify a party's remedies, in the event of a default by any
party that results in a lawsuit or other proceeding for any remedy available
under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reimbursement
from the defaulting party of its reasonable legal fees and expenses (whether
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SECTION 10: SURVIVAL

         10.1     Survival.

                  None of the representations and warranties of Falcon or
Sellers set forth herein shall survive the Closing, except for: (i) the
representation and warranty of the respective Seller set forth in Section 4.4(a)
as to the title to the Purchased Interests of such Seller, which shall survive
indefinitely, and (ii) the representations and warranties of Falcon set forth in
the second and fifth sentences of Section 3.3(b), which shall also survive
indefinitely, and (iii) the representation of Falcon set forth in Section 3.12
with respect to income Taxes, which shall survive for the applicable statute of
limitations period. Sellers will indemnify and hold Buyer harmless from and
against all losses and damages arising out of any breach of any representation
and warranty that survives the Closing so long as such representation and
warranty survives as provided in the preceding sentence, provided that no Seller
shall have any liability for a breach by another Seller of the representation
and warranty referred to in clause (i) above, and each Seller's liability for a
breach by Falcon of the representations and warranties referred to in clauses
(ii) and (iii) above shall be limited to its proportionate share of the losses
and damages based on its proportionate share of the Aggregate Consideration.
None of the covenants and agreements of Sellers set forth herein shall survive
the Closing, other than the agreements of Sellers contained in Sections
2.6(b)(1)(B), 6.2(b), 6.4(e), 6.4(g) (if applicable), 6.10, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3,
11.4, 11.5, 11.6, 11.7, 11.8, 11.9, 11.10 and 11.11, which shall survive the
Closing until performed and discharged in full. None of the representations and
warranties of Buyer set forth herein shall survive the Closing. The covenants
and agreements of Buyer set forth herein to be discharged in full prior to the
Closing shall not survive the Closing. All covenants and agreements of Buyer set
forth herein to be performed in whole or in part after the Closing shall survive
the Closing until performed and discharged in full. Notwithstanding anything in
this Section 10.1 to the contrary, this Section 10.1 shall not apply to any
representations, warranties, covenants or agreements set forth in the other
Transaction Documents, which shall be governed by their respective terms.

SECTION 11: MISCELLANEOUS

         11.1 Fees and Expenses. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement,
each party shall pay its own expenses incurred in connection with the
authorization, preparation, execution, and performance of this Agreement,
including all fees and expenses of counsel, accountants, agents, and
representatives.

         11.2 Notices. All notices, demands, and requests required or permitted
to be given under the provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing, may be
sent by telecopy (with automatic machine confirmation), delivered by personal
delivery, or sent by commercial delivery service or certified mail, return
receipt requested, shall be deemed to have been given on the date of actual
receipt, which may be conclusively evidenced by the date set forth in the
records of any commercial delivery service or on the return receipt, and shall
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specified below, or with respect to any party, to any other address that such
party may from time to time designate in a writing delivered in accordance with
this Section 11.2:

If to Falcon or Sellers:  Falcon Cable TV
                          10900 Wilshire Boulevard
                          15th Floor
                          Los Angeles, CA  90024
                          Attention:       Marc B. Nathanson, CEO
                                                    and
                                           Stanley Itskowitch, Executive Vice
                                           President and General Counsel
                          Telephone:       (310) 209-7313
                          Telecopier:      (310) 209-7239

                                                    and

                          TCI Falcon Holdings, LLC
                          9197 South Peoria Street
                          Englewood, Colorado 80112
                          Attention: Derek Chang
                          Telephone:        (720) 875-5241
                          Telecopier:      (720) 875-5396




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with a copy (which shall
not constitute notice) to:   Dow, Lohnes & Albertson
                             1200 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
                             Suite 800
                             Washington, D.C.  20036-6802
                             Attention:       Leonard J. Baxt, Esq.
                                                       and
                                              John T. Byrnes, Esq.
                             Telephone:       (202) 776-2000
                             Telecopier:      (202) 776-2222

                                                       and

                             Goldman & Kagon
                             1801 Century Park East
                             Suite 2222
                             Los Angeles, California  90067
                             Attention:       Richard D. Goldman, Esq.
                             Telephone:       (310) 552-1707
                             Telecopier:      (310) 552-7938

                                                       and

                             Sherman & Howard
                             633 17th Street
                             Suite 3000
                             Denver, Colorado  80202
                             Attention:       Peggy Knight, Esq.
                             Telephone:       (303) 299-8140
                             Telecopier:      (303) 298-0940

If to Buyer:                 Charter Communications, Inc.
                             12444 Powerscourt Drive, Suite 100
                             St. Louis, Missouri  63131
                             Attention:       Jerald L. Kent, President & C.E.O.
                             (with a copy to Curtis S. Shaw, Senior Vice
                             President and General Counsel)
                             Telephone:       (314) 965-0555
                             Telecopier:      (314) 965-8793





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with a copy (which should
not constitute notice) to:          Irell & Manella LLP
                                    1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 900
                                    Los Angeles, California  90067-4276
                                    Attention:       Alvin G. Segel, Esq.
                                    Telephone:       (310) 277-1010
                                    Telecopier:      (310) 203-7199

         11.3 Benefit and Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon
and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto (and, in the case of Sections
6.9, 6.12 and 6.13, the parties specified therein) and their respective
successors and permitted assigns; provided that (a) neither this Agreement nor
any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder may be assigned by Falcon
or Sellers without the prior written consent of Buyer (which consent shall not
be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and (b) neither this Agreement nor any of
the rights, interests or obligations hereunder may be assigned by Buyer without
the prior written consent of Sellers (which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld or delayed), except (i) Buyer may, upon notice to Sellers, assign all
or a portion of its rights, but not its obligations, hereunder to an Affiliate
of Buyer, as long as such assignment does not hinder or delay the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereby and by the other Transaction Documents.
Consent shall be deemed to be reasonably withheld if the consenting party
reasonably determines that the assignment would be reasonably likely to hinder
or delay the Closing or adversely affect the payment of the Aggregate
Consideration at the Closing or the performance of any covenants or agreements
of Buyer. Buyer also agrees that Sellers may distribute the Purchase
Consideration or their right to receive the Purchase Consideration to their
respective stockholders, partners and members. This Agreement is not intended to
confer upon any Person other than the parties hereto (and, in the case of
Sections 6.9, 6.12 and 6.13, the parties specified therein) any rights or
remedies hereunder.

         11.4 Further Assurances. After the Closing the parties shall take any
actions and execute any other documents that may be necessary or desirable to
the implementation and consummation of this Agreement upon the reasonable
request of any other party, at the expense of the requesting party.

         11.5 GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED, CONSTRUED, AND
ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (WITHOUT REGARD TO
THE CHOICE OF LAW PROVISIONS THEREOF).

         11.6 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY
IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR
COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR
RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE ACTIONS OF ANY PARTY IN THE NEGOTIATION,
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         11.7 Severability. Any provision (or portion thereof) of this Agreement
that is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such
jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or
unenforceability without invalidating the remaining portion of such provision or
the other provisions hereof, and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any
jurisdiction shall (to the full extent permitted by applicable law) not
invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of any such determination the effect
of which is to affect materially and adversely any party, the parties shall
negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original
intent of the parties as closely as possible to the fullest extent permitted by
applicable law in an acceptable manner to the end that the transactions
contemplated hereby are fulfilled and consummated to the maximum extent
possible.

         11.8 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, the Disclosure Schedules and the
Exhibits hereto, the other Transaction Documents to be delivered by the parties
pursuant to this Agreement and the Confidentiality Agreement collectively
represent the entire understanding and agreement between Buyer, Falcon and
Sellers with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersede all
prior agreements, understandings and negotiations between the parties. Buyer
acknowledges that none of Falcon or Sellers has made any, or makes any,
promises, representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings, express or
implied, other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement, the other
Transaction Documents and the Confidentiality Agreement.

         11.9 Amendments; Waiver of Compliance; Consents. This Agreement may be
amended and any provision of this Agreement may be waived; provided that any
such amendment or waiver (a) will be binding upon Falcon or Sellers prior to the
Closing only if such amendment or waiver is set forth in a writing executed by
Falcon and Sellers, (b) will be binding upon Sellers after the Closing only if
such amendment or waiver is set forth in a writing executed by Sellers and (c)
will be binding upon Buyer only if such amendment or waiver is set forth in a
writing executed by Buyer.

         11.10 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts with
the same effect as if the signature on each counterpart were upon the same
instrument.

         11.11 Specific Performance. The parties recognize that in the event
Sellers should refuse to perform at the Closing any of its obligations under the
provisions of this Agreement, monetary damages alone will not be adequate. Buyer
shall therefore be entitled, in addition to any other remedies which may be
available, including money damages, to obtain specific performance of any of the
obligations of the Sellers under the provisions of this Agreement to be
performed at Closing, without the requirement of posting a bond or other
security. In the event of any action to enforce this Agreement specifically
pursuant to this Section 11.12, Sellers hereby waive the defense that there is
an adequate remedy at law.

         11.12 Tax Consequences. No party to this Agreement makes any
representation or warranty, express or implied, with respect to the Tax
implications of any aspect of this Agreement on any other party to this
Agreement, and all parties expressly disclaim any such representation or




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warranty with respect to any Tax consequences arising under this Agreement. Each
party has relied solely on its own Tax advisors with respect to the Tax
implications of this Agreement.

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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by each of Buyer,
Falcon and Sellers as of the date first written above.

SELLERS:

FALCON HOLDING GROUP, L.P.

By:      Falcon Holding Group, Inc.,
         General Partner


By:      /s/      Stanley S. Itskowitch
        -------------------------------
         Name:    Stanley S. Itskowitch
         Title:   Executive Vice President



TCI FALCON HOLDINGS, LLC


By:      /s/     Derek Chang
        ------------------------------
         Name:    Derek Chang
         Title:   Vice President



FALCON HOLDING GROUP, INC.


By:      /s/     Stanley S. Itskowitch
        -------------------------------
         Name:    Stanley S. Itskowitch
         Title:   Executive Vice President



FALCON CABLE TRUST


By:      /s/      Marc B. Nathanson
        -------------------------------
         Name:    Marc B. Nathanson
         Title:   Trustee



DHN INC.


By:      /s/      Stanley S. Itskowitch
        -------------------------------
         Name:    Stanley S. Itskowitch
         Title:   Executive Vice President


BUYER:

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.


By:      /s/    Curtis S. Shaw
        -------------------------------
         Name:  Curtis S. Shaw
         Title:    Senior Vice President




FALCON:

FALCON COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.


By:      Falcon Holding Group, L.P.,
         General Partner


By:      Falcon Holding Group, Inc.
         General Partner


By:      /s/     Stanley S. Itskowitch
        ---------------------------------
         Name:    Stanley S. Itskowitch
         Title:   Executive Vice President


By:      TCI Falcon Holdings, LLC,
         General Partner


By:      /s/     Derek Chang
        -------------------------------
         Name:    Derek Chang
         Title:   Vice President




                            [THIS IS A SIGNATURE PAGE
                           TO THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT]

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                                    EXHIBIT B

                                  PUT AGREEMENT

         This Put Agreement ("Agreement") is made as of the ___ day of _____, by
and between Paul G. Allen, an individual ("Allen"), and Falcon Holding Group,
L.P., a Delaware corporation (the "Holder"), with reference to the following
facts:

         A. Charter Communications, Inc. ("Charter") is a party to that certain
Purchase and Contribution Agreement (the "Purchase and Contribution Agreement"),
dated May ____, 1999, pursuant to which Charter and its affiliates have acquired
all of the outstanding equity of Falcon Communications, L.P., and certain of its
affiliated entities. Allen is the controlling stockholder of Charter and expects
to derive benefit from the transactions contemplated by the Purchase and
Contribution Agreement.

         B. Under the Purchase and Contribution Agreement, the Holder has
acquired __________ units of limited liability company interests in __________
("Charter LLC"), which are exchangeable for shares of common stock of __________
("PublicCo").

         C. As an inducement for the Holder to enter into the Purchase and
Contribution Agreement, Charter agreed that Allen would grant the Holder the Put
Option provided for herein, and the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Allen was a condition to the Holder's performance of its obligations under the
Purchase and Contribution Agreement.

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the respective covenants and
agreements of the parties and for other good and valuable consideration (the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each party), the
parties hereby agree as follows:

         1. Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the
following meanings:

         "Closing Price" means, with respect to a share of PublicCo common
stock, (i) the last reported sales price, regular way, as reported on the
principal national securities exchange on which shares of PublicCo common stock
are listed or admitted for trading or (ii) if shares of PublicCo common stock
are not listed or admitted for trading on any national securities exchange, the
last reported sales price, regular way, as reported on the Nasdaq National
Market or, if shares of PublicCo common stock are not listed on the Nasdaq
National Market, the average of the highest bid and lowest asked prices as
reported on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

         "Interests" means all limited liability company interests in Charter
LLC issued to the Holder pursuant to the Purchase and Contribution Agreement,
all shares of common stock of PublicCo issued in exchange for such limited
liability company interests in Charter LLC, and all other securities that
constitute "Interests" in accordance with Section 5 of this Agreement.

         "IPO Price" means the price per share at which shares of common stock
of PublicCo are sold to the price in PublicCo's initial public offering (without
reduction for underwriters' fees, discounts, commissions, and other selling
expenses).
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         "Issuer" means the issuer of the Interests.

         "Minimum Amount" means the least of (i) Interests for which the
Purchase Price under this Agreement is at least $50,000,000, (ii) Interests
representing at least 50% of the equity represented by all Interests issued to
the Holder pursuant to the Purchase and Contribution Agreement, or (iii) all
Interests that are subject to the Holder's Put Option under this Agreement.

         2. Put Option. Allen hereby grants to the Holder the right and option
(the "Put Option"), exercisable from the date hereof through and including the
date of termination of the Put Option under Section 7 by written notice
delivered to Allen, to sell to Allen or his designee, from time to time, on one
or more occasions, all or any portion of the Holder's Interests that represents
at least the Minimum Amount. Upon the giving of such notice, Allen shall be
obligated to buy or to cause his designee to buy and, subject to Section 5.4,
the Holder shall be obligated to sell, the amount of the Holder's Interests
specified in the Holder's notice pursuant to this Section 2, at the price and
upon the terms and conditions specified in Section 3.

         3. Purchase Price; Closing.

            3.1 The purchase price to be paid upon any exercise of the Put
Option (the "Purchase Price") shall be equal to $____ per unit of limited
liability company interests in Charter LLC 1 represented by the Interests to be
purchased and sold (calculated in accordance with Section 5, if applicable),
plus interest thereon at a rate of four and one-half percent (4.5%) per year,
compounded annually, for the period from the date of the closing under the
Purchase and Contribution Agreement through the closing of the purchase and sale
of the Interests hereunder (the "Closing").

            3.2 At each Closing, (a) Allen or his designee shall pay to the
Holder the Purchase Price in immediately available funds by wire transfer or
certified bank check; and (b) the Holder shall deliver to Allen or his designee
one or more certificates evidencing the Interests to be purchased and sold at
such Closing (if such Interests are certificated securities), together with duly
executed assignments separate from certificate in form and substance sufficient
to effectuate the transfer of such Interests to Allen or his designee, together
with a certificate of the Holder and its Permitted Transferee, if applicable,
reaffirming the representations in Section 4; provided, however, that the Holder
shall not be required to take any actions or deliver any documents to satisfy
any restrictions imposed by the Issuer on the transfer of the Interests.

            3.3 Each Closing shall be held at the offices of Irell & Manella in
Los Angeles, California, on the tenth business day after the Holder delivers the
written notice described above, or at such other time and place as the Holder
and Allen may agree. The Holder and Allen will cooperate so as to permit all
documents required to be delivered at the Closing to be delivered by mail,
delivery service or courier without requiring either party or his or its
representatives to be physically present at the Closing.

____________

         (1) The amount per unit will be inserted upon execution and will equal
the Equity Value (as defined in the Purchase and Contribution Agreement) divided
by the total number of units issued to Falcon Holding Group, L.P. at the closing
under the Purchase and Contribution Agreement.


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         4. Representations of the Holder. The Holder represents and warrants to
Allen and any of his designees or assignees that on the date hereof and at each
Closing: (a) the Holder has full power and authority to execute and deliver this
Agreement and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby; (b) this
Agreement is the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Holder, enforceable
against the Holder in accordance with its terms; (c) at each Closing, the Holder
will own all of the Interests required to be purchased and sold at such Closing,
both of record and beneficially, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances or
adverse interests of any kind or nature whatsoever (including any restriction on
the right to vote, sell or otherwise dispose of the Interests), other than those
arising under applicable law and those arising under the organizational
documents of the Issuer; (d) upon the transfer of the Interests pursuant to
Section 3, Allen or his designee will receive good title to the Interests, free
and clear of all liens, encumbrances and adverse interests created by the
Holder, other than those arising under applicable law or those arising under the
organizational documents of the Issuer.

         5. Adjustment for Exchange, Reorganizations, Stock Splits, etc.

            5.1 Upon the exchange of Interests consisting of units of limited
liability company interests in Charter LLC for Interests consisting of shares of
common stock of PublicCo, the Purchase Price per share for such shares of common
stock of PublicCo shall equal the aggregate Purchase Price for all Interests
immediately prior to such exchange, as specified in Section 3.1, as it may have
been adjusted pursuant to this Section 5, divided by the number of shares of
common stock of PublicCo issued in exchange for such units, subject to further
adjustment pursuant to this Section 5.

            5.2 If the Interests are increased, decreased, changed into, or
exchanged for a different number or kind of shares or securities of the Issuer
through reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, stock dividend,
stock split or reverse stock split, or other similar transaction, an appropriate
adjustment shall be made with respect to number and kind of shares or securities
subject to the Put Option, without change in the total price applicable to the
unexercised portion of the Put Option but with a corresponding adjustment in the
price for unit of any security covered by the Put Option. Any shares or
securities that become subject to the Put Option pursuant to this Section 5.2
shall constitute "Interests" for purposes of this Agreement.

            5.3 Upon a reorganization, merger or consolidation of the Issuer
with one or more other corporations or entities (any of the foregoing, a
"Business Combination") pursuant to which the outstanding Interests are
converted into or exchanged for any other security ("Replacement Securities"),
the Put Option shall cease to be exercisable with respect to the securities that
previously constituted "Interests" and shall instead be automatically converted
into an option to sell such number of shares or units of Replacement Securities
issued in exchange for the Interests pursuant to such Business Combination at a
price per share or unit of Replacement Securities equal to the aggregate
Purchase Price for all Interests immediately prior to such effectiveness divided
by the number of shares or units of Replacement Securities subject to the Put
Option immediately following such effectiveness. Any Replacement Securities that
become subject to the Put Option pursuant to this Section 5.3 shall constitute
"Interests" for purposes of this Agreement.


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            5.4 In the event of any proposed Business Combination pursuant to
which the outstanding Interests will be converted into a right to receive
consideration other than securities of the Issuer or Replacement Securities, (i)
Allen will provide notice thereof to the Holder at least ten (10) days prior to
consummation of such Business Combination and (ii) the Put Option will expire
two days prior to such consummation except with respect to any Interests that
are specified in a notice delivered by the Holder pursuant to Section 2 prior to
such date. If the Holder delivers a notice pursuant to Section 2 after its
receipt of a notice from Allen pursuant to this Section 5.4, the purchase and
sale of any of the Interests specified in the Holder's notice may be conditioned
at the Holder's option on the consummation of the Business Combination described
in Allen's notice pursuant to this Section 5.4.

         6. Representations of Allen. Allen represents and warrants to the
Holder and each Permitted Transferee that on the date hereof and at all times
hereafter through the Closing: (a) Allen has full power and authority to execute
and deliver this Agreement and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby;
and (b) this Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of
Allen, enforceable against Allen in accordance with its terms.

         7. Termination of Put Option.

            7.1 The Put Option shall terminate on the earliest of the following
dates, except with respect to any Interests that are specified in a notice
delivered by the Holder pursuant to Section 2 prior to such earliest date:

                (a) the second anniversary of the date of the closing under the
Purchase and Contribution Agreement;

                (b) the date specified in Section 5.4; and

                (c) the first date on which both of the following conditions are
satisfied:

                    (i) the Closing Price of PublicCo common stock has exceeded
115% of the IPO Price for any 90 trading days during the preceding 100
consecutive trading days (which period of 100 trading days shall not have
commenced prior to the closing under the Purchase and Contribution Agreement);
and

                    (ii) all shares of PublicCo common stock then held by the
Holder and subject to the Put Option (or all shares of PublicCo common stock
that the Holder may then acquire in exchange for limited liability company
interests in Charter LLC that are held by the Holder and subject to the Put
Option) may be sold to the public in their entirety on such date (x) without
registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), pursuant
to Rule 144 under the Act or another comparable provision or (y) pursuant to a
then effective registration statement under the Act.

            7.2 The Put Option shall terminate as to any Interests on the date
on which such Interests are first transferred by the Holder to a person or
entity that is not a "Permitted Transferee."


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            7.3 For purposes of determining whether the condition in Section
7.1(c)(i) is satisfied, appropriate adjustments will be made to take into
account any subdivision (by stock split or otherwise) or combination (by reverse
stock split or otherwise) of outstanding shares of PublicCo common stock
occurring after the consummation of PublicCo's initial public offering.

         8. Miscellaneous.

            8.1 Complete Agreement; Modifications. This Agreement constitutes
the parties' entire agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof and
supersedes all other agreements, representations, warranties, statements,
promises and understandings, whether oral or written, with respect to the
subject matter hereof. This Agreement may not be amended, altered or modified
except by a writing signed by both parties.

            8.2 Additional Documents. Each party hereto agrees to execute any
and all further documents and writings and to perform such other actions which
may be or become necessary or expedient to effectuate and carry out this
Agreement.

            8.3 Notices. Any notice or other communication required or permitted
to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sufficiently given if
delivered in person or transmitted by telecopy or similar means of recorded
electronic communication to the relevant party, addressed as follows (or at such
other address as either party shall have designated by notice as herein provided
to the other party):

                  If to the Holder:

                           Falcon Holding Group, L.P.
                           10900 Wilshire Blvd., 15th Floor
                           Los Angeles, California  90024
                           Attention:  Marc B. Nathanson
                           Telecopy: (310) 208-3655

                  with a copy to:

                           Dow, Lohnes & Albertson
                           1200 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
                           Suite 800
                           Washington, D.C.  20036-6802
                           Attention: Leonard J. Baxt
                           Telecopy: (202) 776-2222

                  If to Allen:

                           Paul G. Allen
                           c/o William D. Savoy @ Vulcan Northwest
                           110 110th Avenue Northwest
                           Bellevue, Washington 98004
                           Telecopy: (425) 453-1985


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                  with a copy to:

                           Irell & Manella LLP
                           1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 900
                           Los Angeles, California 90067-4276
                           Attention: Alvin G. Segel
                           Telecopy: (310) 203-7199

Any such notice or other communication shall be deemed to have been given and
received on the day on which it is delivered or telecopied (or, if such day is
not a business day or if the notice or other communication is not telecopied
during business hours, at the place of receipt, on the next following business
day); provided, however, that any such notice or other communication shall be
deemed to have been given and received on the day on which it is sent if
delivery thereof is refused or if delivery thereof in the manner described above
is not possible because of the intended recipient's failure to advise the
sending party of a change in the intended recipient's address or telecopy
number.

            8.4 No Third-Party Benefits. None of the provisions of this
Agreement shall be for the benefit of, or enforceable by, any person or entity
that is not a party to this Agreement, other than any Permitted Transferees of
the Holder.

            8.5 Waivers Strictly Construed. With regard to any power, remedy or
right provided herein or otherwise available to any party hereunder (a) no
waiver or extension of time shall be effective unless expressly contained in a
writing signed by the waiving party; and (b) no alternation, modification or
impairment shall be implied by reason of any previous waiver, extension of time,
delay or omission in exercise or other indulgence.

            8.6 Severability. The validity, legality or enforceability of the
remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected even if one or more of the
provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable in any respect.

            8.7 Undertakings. All authority herein conferred or agreed to be
conferred upon a party to this Agreement and all agreements of a party contained
herein shall survive the death or incapacity of such party (or any of them).

            8.8 Successors and Assigns. Except as provided herein to the
contrary, this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of
the parties, their respective heirs, estates, personal representatives,
conservators, successors and permitted assigns.

            8.9 Assignments.

                (a) The Holder may transfer some or all of its Interests to any
person or entity that is a partner of the Holder at the time of the transfer
(each such person or entity, a "Permitted Transferee"), and the Holder may
assign its rights under this Agreement with respect to the transferred
Interests, without the consent of Allen, to such Permitted Transferee.

                (b) Upon the transfer of Interests to any Permitted Transferee
and the assignment to such Permitted Transferee of the Holder's rights under
this Agreement with


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respect to the transferred Interests, Allen and the Permitted Transferee will
enter into a Put Agreement in the form of Attachment A-1 or Attachment A-2 to
this Agreement, and Allen and the Permitted Transferee will thereupon have the
rights and be subject to the obligations set forth in such Put Agreement.

                (c) Allen is entitled, in his sole discretion, to assign his
rights to purchase any Interests under this Agreement to one or more entities
controlled by Allen, but no such assignment will relieve Allen of any of his
obligations under this Agreement.

         8.10 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of Delaware, without regard to any choice of law provisions of that state
or the laws of any other jurisdiction.

         8.11 Headings. The Section headings in this Agreement are inserted only
as a matter of convenience and in no way define, limit, extend or interpret the
scope of this Agreement or of any particular Section.

         8.12 Number and Gender. Throughout this Agreement, as the context may
require, (a) the masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter; and the
neuter gender includes the masculine and feminine; and (b) the singular tense
and number includes the plural, and the plural tense and number includes the
singular.

         8.13 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in two
or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of
which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

         8.14 Costs. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, each party
will bear his or its own costs in connection with the exercise of the Holder's
right under this Agreement and the purchase and sale of any Interests pursuant
to this Agreement.

         8.15 Default. In the event of any legal action between the parties
arising out of or in relation to this Agreement, the prevailing party in such
legal action shall be entitled to recover, in addition to any other legal
remedies, all of his or its costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's
fees, from the non-prevailing party, regardless of whether such legal action is
prosecuted to completion.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on
the date first set forth above.



                                             ___________________________________
                                             Paul G. Allen, by William D. Savoy,
                                             attorney-in-fact


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                             HOLDER

                             Falcon Holding Group, L.P.

                             By:      Falcon Holding Group, Inc., its general
                                      partner



                             By: _________________________________
                                Name:
                                Title:


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                                    EXHIBIT C

                          REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

         THIS REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement"), dated as of
__________, is entered into by and among [Charter], a Delaware corporation
("Charter") and the other Persons executing this Agreement.

                             PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS

         In connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by
the Purchase and Contribution Agreement, dated as of May __, 1999 (the "Purchase
Agreement"), among Charter Communications, Inc., Falcon Holding Group, L.P., and
certain other parties, Falcon Holding Group, L.P. acquired membership interests
in [New Charter LLC]. Falcon Holding Group, L.P. subsequently distributed the
membership interests in [New Charter LLC] to the parties to this Agreement
(other than [itself and] Charter). Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, the
holder of a membership interest in [New Charter LLC] may exchange its membership
interest for shares of Common Stock.

         As a result of such transactions, each of the parties to this Agreement
(other than Charter), either holds a membership interest in [New Charter LLC]
and has the right to exchange its membership interest in [New Charter LLC] for
shares of Common Stock or holds shares of Common Stock that were issued in
exchange for a membership interest in [New Charter LLC].

         In the Purchase Agreement, Charter Communications, Inc. agreed that
Charter would enter into this Agreement to provide for certain registration
rights with respect to the shares of Common Stock issued or issuable in exchange
for membership interests in [New Charter LLC].

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual
agreement and covenants hereinafter set forth and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
parties hereto agree as follows:

         1. Certain Definitions.

            1.1 Terms Defined in this Section. For purposes of this Agreement,
the following terms have the following meanings:

         "Business Day" means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or other
day on which commercial banking institutions in New York, New York are required
or authorized by law to remain closed.

         "Charter Indemnified Parties" means Charter, its officers, directors,
employees, and agents, and each Person, if any, who controls Charter within the
meaning of either the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, and the officers,
directors, employees, and agents of the foregoing parties.

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         "Common Stock" means the [Series __] Common Stock, par value
$__________ per share, of Charter and any securities into or for which such
securities are converted or exchanged by Charter.

         "Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or any
successor federal statute, and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated
thereunder, in each case as amended from time to time.

         "Exchange Agreement" means __________.

         "Indemnified Party" means a Person claiming a right to indemnification
pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement.

         "Indemnifying Party" means a Person required to provide indemnification
pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement.

         "IPO" means the initial primary underwritten public offering of shares
of Common Stock by Charter.

         "Losses" means any losses, claims, damages, or liabilities, and any
related legal or other fees and expenses.

         "Nathanson Stockholder Group" means a group of Stockholders consisting
of each of the following Persons (so long as it is a Stockholder):

            (i) Falcon Holding Group, Inc., Falcon Cable Trust, Nathanson Family
Trust, Blackhawk Holding Company, Inc., Advance Company, Ltd., Advance TV of
California, Inc., Greg Nathanson, Lilliane Vladimirschi, Marc B. Nathanson, any
member of Marc B. Nathanson's family, any Person controlled by Marc B. Nathanson
or one or more members of his family, and any trust or similar entity for the
benefit of Marc B. Nathanson or one or more members of his family, and

            (ii) any Person (other than Stanley S. Itskowitch) to whom any
Registrable Securities or rights to acquire Registrable Securities are
transferred by any Person that was, immediately prior to such transfer, a member
of the Nathanson Stockholder Group.

          "Non-Nathanson Stockholder Group" means a group of Stockholders
consisting of all Stockholders other than the members of the Nathanson
Stockholder Group.

         "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited
partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, trust,
association, organization, or other entity.

         "Prospectus" means the prospectus included in a Registration Statement
as of the date it becomes effective under the Securities Act and, in the case of
references to the Prospectus as of a date subsequent to the effective date of
the Registration Statement, as amended or supplemented as of such date,
including all documents incorporated by reference therein, each as amended, and
each applicable prospectus supplement relating to the offering and sale of any
of the Registrable Securities pursuant to such Registration Statement.


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         "Registrable Securities" means:

            (i) any shares of Common Stock that are issued or issuable to a
Stockholder in exchange for membership interests in [New Charter LLC], pursuant
to the Exchange Agreement, and

            (ii) any securities of Charter or its successors issued or issuable
with respect to any shares referred to in paragraph (i) whether by way of
conversion, exchange, dividend, or stock split or in connection with a
combination of shares, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, or other
reorganization or otherwise.

         Securities that are Registrable Securities will cease to be Registrable
Securities:

            (i) when a registration statement with respect to the sale of such
securities has become effective under the Securities Act and such securities
have been disposed of in accordance with such registration statement,

            (ii) when such securities shall have been sold pursuant to Rule 144
or Rule 145 (or any successor provisions) under the Securities Act or in any
other transaction in which the applicable purchaser does not receive "restricted
securities" (as that term is defined for purposes of Rule 144 under the
Securities Act),

            (iii) on the first date on which such securities can be sold without
regard to the volume and manner of sale limitations set forth in Rule 144 (or
any successor provision), or

            (iv) when such securities cease to be outstanding.

         "Registration Statement" means a registration statement (including the
related Prospectus) of Charter under the Securities Act on any form selected by
Charter for which Charter then qualifies and which permits the sale thereunder
of the number and type of Registrable Securities (and any other securities of
Charter) to be included therein in accordance with this Agreement by the
applicable sellers in the manner described therein. The term "Registration
Statement" shall also include all exhibits, financial statements, and schedules
and all documents incorporated by reference in such Registration Statement when
it becomes effective under the Securities Act, and in the case of the references
to the Registration Statement as of a date subsequent to the effective date, as
amended or supplemented as of such date.

         "Rule 144-Eligible Securities" means Registrable Securities that can
then be sold by the Stockholder owning such Registrable Securities without
registration under the Securities Act pursuant to Rule 144 (or any successor
provision) under the Securities Act. Except as provided in Section 3.1(d), any
reference in this Agreement to "Registrable Securities" that does not expressly
exclude Rule 144-Eligible Securities shall be interpreted as a reference to all
Registrable Securities, including all Rule 144-Eligible Securities.

          "SEC" means the Securities and Exchange Commission, or any other
federal agency at the time administering the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.


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         "Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, or any successor
federal statute, and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated
thereunder, in each case as amended from time to time.

         "Selling Stockholder" means any Stockholder whose Registrable
Securities are included at the request of such Stockholder in any Registration
Statement pursuant to Section 2 or Section 3.

         "Stockholder" means each party to this Agreement who owns Registrable
Securities or has the right to acquire Registrable Securities pursuant to the
Exchange Agreement and any other Person:

            (i) to whom any Registrable Securities or any rights to acquire any
Registrable Securities are transferred by any Person that was, immediately prior
to such transfer, a Stockholder,

            (ii) who continues to hold such Registrable Securities or the right
to acquire such Registrable Securities,

            (iii) to whom the transferring Stockholder has assigned any of its
rights under this Agreement, in whole or in part, in accordance with the
provisions of Section 8.6 of this Agreement with respect to such Registrable
Securities, and

            (iv) who has executed a counterpart hereof in connection with the
transfer of such Registrable Securities.

         "Stockholder Group" means the Nathanson Stockholder Group or the
Non-Nathanson Stockholder Group.

         "Stockholder Indemnified Parties" means each Selling Stockholder, its
officers, directors, employees, and agents, each Person (if any) who controls
such Selling Stockholder within the meaning of either the Securities Act or the
Exchange Act, and the officers, directors, employees, and agents of the
foregoing parties.

         "Third-Party Demand Stockholder" means any Person having the right to
require that Charter effect a registration under the Securities Act of
securities owned by such Person, other than pursuant to this Agreement.

            1.2 Terms Defined Elsewhere in this Agreement. For purposes of this
Agreement, the following terms have the meanings set forth in the sections
indicated:

Term                                               Section
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Demand Registration                                Section 2.1
Demanding Stockholders                             Section 2.2(c)
Incidental Registration                            Section 3.1(a)
Initiating Stockholder                             Section 2.2(a)
Material Event                                     Section 2.6(a)
Minimum Condition                                  Section 2.2(d)


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Term                                              Section
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Registration Expenses                             Section 5.1

            1.3 Terms Generally. The definitions in this Agreement shall apply
equally to both the singular and plural forms of the terms defined. Whenever the
context requires, any pronoun includes the corresponding masculine, feminine,
and neuter forms. The words "include," "includes," and "including" are not
limiting. Any reference in this Agreement to a "day" or number of "days"
(without the explicit qualification of "Business") shall be interpreted as a
reference to a calendar day or number of calendar days. If any action or notice
is to be taken or given on or by a particular calendar day, and such calendar
day is not a Business Day, then such action or notice shall be deferred until,
or may be taken or given on, the next Business Day.

         2. Demand Registration.

            2.1 Demand Registration Rights. At any time on or after the 180th
day following the consummation of the IPO, each Stockholder shall have the right
to require that Charter register under the Securities Act the offer or sale of
all or a portion of the Registrable Securities held by such Stockholder on the
terms and subject to the conditions and limitations set forth herein. The
registration of Registrable Securities under the Securities Act in accordance
with this Section 2 is referred to in this Agreement as a "Demand Registration."
The number of Demand Registrations to which the Stockholders shall be entitled
shall be as follows:

                (a) the Stockholders who are members of the Nathanson
Stockholder Group shall be entitled to two Demand Registrations in the
aggregate, plus, if the Stockholders who are members of the Non-Nathanson
Stockholder Group no longer own sufficient Registrable Securities (excluding any
Rule 144-Eligible Securities) to satisfy the Minimum Condition and the number of
Demand Registrations effected at the request of such Stockholders is less than
two, the Stockholders who are members of the Nathanson Stockholder Group shall
be entitled to a number of additional Demand Registrations in the aggregate
equal to two minus the number of Demand Registrations effected at the request of
the Stockholders who are members of the Non-Nathanson Stockholder Group; and

                (b) the Stockholders who are members of the Non-Nathanson
Stockholder Group shall be entitled to two Demand Registrations in the
aggregate, plus, if the Stockholders who are members of the Nathanson
Stockholder Group no longer own sufficient Registrable Securities (excluding any
Rule 144-Eligible Securities) to satisfy the Minimum Condition and the number of
Demand Registrations effected at the request of such Stockholders is less than
two, the Stockholders who are members of the Non-Nathanson Stockholder Group
shall be entitled to a number of additional Demand Registrations in the
aggregate equal to two minus the number of Demand Registrations effected at the
request of the Stockholders who are members of the Nathanson Stockholder Group.

            2.2 Procedures for Demand Registrations.

                (a) A Stockholder holding Registrable Securities may elect to
initiate a Demand Registration pursuant to this Section 21.3 by furnishing
Charter and such Stockholder's Stockholder Group with a written notice
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such Stockholder desires to have registered, whether any of such Registrable
Securities are Rule 144-Eligible Securities, and such Stockholder's intended
method or methods of distribution of all such Registrable Securities. The
Stockholder delivering a notice pursuant to the preceding sentence is referred
to as the "Initiating Stockholder." The Registrable Securities that the
Initiating Stockholder desires to have registered, as specified in its notice
pursuant to this Section 2.2(a), must include some Registrable Securities that
are not Rule 144-Eligible Securities. If the number of Registrable Securities
(excluding any Rule 144-Eligible Securities) that the Initiating Stockholder
desires to have registered, as specified in its notice pursuant to this Section
2.2(a), does not satisfy the Minimum Condition, then, any member of the
Stockholder Group of which the Initiating Stockholder is a member may, within
twenty days after its receipt of the Initiating Stockholder's notice pursuant to
this Section 2.2(a), deliver a written notice to Charter and such Stockholder's
Stockholder Group specifying the number of Registrable Securities that such
Stockholder desires to have registered, whether any of such Registrable
Securities are Rule 144-Eligible Securities, and such Stockholder's intended
method or methods of distribution of such Registrable Securities.

                (b) If the number of Registrable Securities (excluding any Rule
144-Eligible Securities) that the Stockholders in a Stockholder Group desire to
have registered, as specified in their notices pursuant to Section 2.2(a), does
not satisfy the Minimum Condition, then Charter will have no obligation to
effect a Demand Registration in response to such notices pursuant to Section
2.2(a), but nothing herein will limit the rights of the Stockholders in such
Stockholder Group to require on a subsequent occasion that Charter effect a
Demand Registration to which the Stockholders in such Stockholder Group are
entitled under Section 2.1.

                (c) If the number of Registrable Securities (excluding any Rule
144-Eligible Securities) that the Stockholders in a Stockholder Group desire to
have registered, as specified in their notices pursuant to Section 2.2(a),
satisfies the Minimum Condition, then Charter will notify such Stockholder Group
that the Minimum Condition was satisfied. Any member of that Stockholder Group
may elect, by written notice delivered to Charter within ten days after its
receipt of Charter's notice pursuant to this Section 2.2(c), to include any or
all of its Registrable Securities in the Demand Registration. A Stockholder's
notice pursuant to this Section 2.2(c) will specify (i) the amount of such
Stockholder's Registrable Securities to be included the Demand Registration,
(ii) whether any of such Registrable Securities are Rule 144-Eligible
Securities, (iii) such Stockholder's intended method or methods of distribution
of its Registrable Securities, and (iv) any other information that Charter
reasonably requests. The Stockholders in a Stockholder Group that deliver
notices pursuant to Section 2.2(a) or this Section 2.2(c) are referred to as the
"Demanding Stockholders."

                (d) The "Minimum Condition" means that the number of Registrable
Securities (other than any Rule 144-Eligible Securities) that the Stockholders
in a Stockholder Group desire to have registered, as specified in their notices
pursuant to Section 2.2(a),

                   (i) have an aggregate market value on the date of the
delivery of the Initiating Stockholder's notice pursuant to Section 2.2(a)
(before any underwriting or brokerage discounts and commissions) of not less
than $40,000,000; or


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                   (ii) have an aggregate value at the price to the public of
shares of Common Stock in the IPO (before any underwriting or brokerage
discounts and commissions, and adjusted as necessary for any events described in
Section 2.9(d) occurring between the consummation of the IPO and the calculation
of the Minimum Condition) of not less than $60,000,000.

                (e) Following the effectiveness of a Registration Statement
filed in connection with a Demand Registration, Charter will not be required to
file a Registration Statement for a subsequent Demand Registration within six
months after the date on which it received the Initiating Stockholder's notice
pursuant to Section 2.2(a) for the immediately preceding Demand Registration
(regardless of whether the subsequent Demand Registration is requested by
Stockholders in the same Stockholder Group as the immediately preceding Demand
Registration).

                (f) As soon as reasonably practicable after the Stockholders in
a Stockholder Group have notified Charter that they desire to have registered a
number of Registrable Securities (excluding any Rule 144-Eligible Securities)
that satisfies the Minimum Condition, subject to Section 2.6(a) and Section
2.6(e), Charter will file with the SEC and use its reasonable best efforts to
cause to become effective as promptly as practicable a Registration Statement
that covers the Registrable Securities requested to be registered in the manner
set forth above. Subject to the provisions of Section 2.3 below, each
Registration Statement may also include securities to be sold for the account of
Charter, for Stockholders who do not participate as Demanding Stockholders but
who exercise their rights under Section 3 below, or for any stockholder of
Charter not holding Registrable Securities.

         2.3 Underwriters. One or more Demanding Stockholders owning more than
50% of the Registrable Securities to be included in a Demand Registration shall
collectively have the right to select the lead book running managing underwriter
for any underwritten public offering in connection with a Demand Registration,
which lead managing underwriter shall be reasonably acceptable to Charter. Each
Demanding Stockholder electing to participate in a Demand Registration involving
an underwritten public offering shall, as a condition to Charter's obligation
under this Section 2 to include such Demanding Stockholder's Registrable
Securities in the Demand Registration, enter into and perform its obligations
under an underwriting agreement or other similar arrangement in customary form
with the lead underwriter of such offering.

         2.4 Shelf Registration. If at the time the Minimum Condition is
satisfied, Charter is eligible to file a registration statement on Form S-3 (or
any equivalent successor form), then one or more Demanding Stockholders owning
more than 50% of the Registrable Securities to be included in a Demand
Registration may elect to require that the Demand Registration be effected
pursuant to a shelf registration under Rule 415 of the Securities Act; provided,
however, that (a) Charter will not be required to effect the Demand Registration
pursuant to a shelf registration under Rule 415 of the Securities Act if Charter
has been advised by an independent investment banking firm of nationally
recognized standing that such method of distribution could reasonably be
expected to materially and adversely affect the public market for the Common
Stock or materially and adversely affect any financing then being contemplated
by Charter; (b) the Demanding Stockholders may not elect to require that the
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Registration be effected pursuant to a shelf registration under Rule 415 of the
Securities Act unless the Registrable Securities to be included in the Demand
Registration have an aggregate market value on the date of the Demanding
Stockholders' election (before any underwriting or brokerage discounts and
commissions) of at least $100,000,000; and (c) during the time any such shelf
registration is effective, Charter may require from time to time that the
Selling Stockholders refrain from selling pursuant to such registration under
the circumstances, in the manner, and for the time period described in Section
2.6. Charter will use its reasonable best efforts to cause any Demand
Registration effected as a shelf registration under Rule 415 of the Securities
Act to remain effective for a period ending on the earlier of (i) the date that
is a number of days after the effective date of the Registration Statement equal
to 365 plus the number of days that the Selling Stockholders must refrain from
selling pursuant to Section 2.6, and (ii) the date on which all Registrable
Securities covered by the Registration Statement have been sold pursuant to the
Demand Registration; and (d) Charter will not be required under this Section 2.4
to effect more than one Demand Registration as a shelf registration under Rule
415 of the Securities Act.

         2.5 Limitation on Inclusion of Registrable Securities.

            (a) If the book running managing underwriter of any underwritten
public offering in connection with a Demand Registration determines in good
faith that the aggregate number of Registrable Securities to be offered exceeds
the number of shares that could be sold without having an adverse effect on such
offering (including the price at which the Registrable Securities may be sold),
then the number of Registrable Securities to be offered for the accounts of the
Demanding Stockholders in such offering shall be reduced or limited on a pro
rata basis, based on the respective numbers of Registrable Securities requested
to be included in such offering by all Demanding Stockholders, to the extent
necessary to reduce the total number of shares to be included in such offering
to the amount recommended by the book running managing underwriter; provided,
however, that if such registration includes securities other than Registrable
Securities of the Demanding Stockholders (whether for the account of Charter or
for any stockholder of Charter not exercising rights under this Section 21.3),
such reduction shall be made:

                (i) first, from securities held by Persons who are not
Stockholders and from securities being offered for the account of Charter,
allocated between Charter and such other Persons as Charter may determine,
subject to any agreements between Charter and such other Persons;

                (ii) second, from the number of Registrable Securities requested
to be included in such offering by Stockholders pursuant to their rights under
Section 3, on a pro rata basis, based on the number of Registrable Securities
requested to be included in the registration by Stockholders pursuant to their
rights under Section 3; and

                (iii) last, from the number of Registrable Securities requested
to be included in such offering by the Demanding Stockholders, on a pro rata
basis, based on the number of Registrable Securities requested to be included in
the registration by the Demanding Stockholders.


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            (b) One or more Demanding Stockholders owning more than 50% of the
Registrable Securities to be included in a requested Demand Registration may
elect not to proceed with the registration if less than 75% of the Registrable
Securities requested to be registered by each of the Demanding Stockholders are
included in such registration. If Demanding Stockholders owning more than 50% of
the Registrable Securities to be included in a requested Demand Registration
elect not to proceed with the registration pursuant to this Section 2.5(b), the
Registration Statement for such registration shall be promptly withdrawn, a
Demand Registration shall not be deemed to have been effected for purposes of
this Agreement (including the limitations on the number of Demand Registrations
of each Stockholder Group set forth in Section 2.1 above), and the Demanding
Stockholders shall pay all out-of-pocket Registration Expenses incurred by
Charter in connection with such Registration Statement.

         2.6 Delay of Filing or Sales.

            (a) Charter shall have the right, exercisable by giving notice of
the exercise of such right to the applicable Selling Stockholders, subject to
Section 2.6(b), at any time and from time to time, to delay filing or the
declaration of effectiveness of a Registration Statement or to require the
applicable Selling Stockbrokers not to sell any Registrable Securities pursuant
to an effective Registration Statement for a period not in excess of 120 days
beginning on the date on which such notice is given, or such shorter period of
time as may be specified in such notice or in a subsequent notice delivered by
Charter to such effect prior to or during the effectiveness of the Registration
Statement, if:

                (i) Charter is engaged in discussions or negotiations with
respect to, or there otherwise is pending, any merger, acquisition, or other
form of business combination that is "probable" (within the meaning of the
Securities Act), any divestiture, tender offer, financing, or other event that,
in any such case, is material to Charter (any such activity or event, a
"Material Event"),

                (ii) such Material Event would, in the judgment of Charter's
board of directors (after consultation with counsel), require disclosure so as
to permit the Registrable Securities to be sold in compliance with law, and

                (iii) disclosure of such Material Event would, in the judgment
of Charter's board of directors (after consultation with counsel), be adverse to
its interests.

            (b) Charter may not delay the filing of a Registration Statement or
the sale of any Registrable Securities, whether pursuant to one or more notices
pursuant to Section 2.6(a), for more than an aggregate of 120 days within any
12-month period.

            (c) If Charter postpones its obligations under this Agreement by
reason of a Material Event as described in Section 2.6(a), any Selling
Stockholder will have the right to withdraw its Registrable Securities from the
applicable Demand Registration or Incidental Registration, by giving notice to
Charter at any time following delivery of Charter's notice pursuant to Section
2.6(a).

            (d) No Stockholder may deliver a notice pursuant to the first
sentence of Section 2.2(a) during the period of any postponement pursuant to
Section 2.6(a) until Charter


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notifies all Stockholders of the end of such Material Event or the expiration of
the 120-day period described in Section 2.6(a).

            (e) Charter shall have the right, exercisable by giving notice of
the exercise of such right to the applicable Selling Stockholders, to delay
filing or the declaration of effectiveness of a Registration Statement during
any period in which, as a result of Charter's failure to satisfy the conditions
in Rule 3-01(c) of Regulation S-X, Charter is required to include in the
Registration Statement audited financial statements of Charter prior to the date
on which such audited financial statements would normally have been prepared in
accordance with Charter's past practices and the SEC's periodic reporting
requirements.

         2.7 Withdrawal.

            (a) If (i) a Registration Statement filed pursuant to this Section 2
does not remain effective under the Securities Act for the period specified in
Section 2.8(a) due to a stop order, injunction, or other order of the SEC or
other governmental agency, and (ii) each of the Demanding Stockholders has not
sold at least two-thirds of its Registrable Securities registered under such
Registration Statement, then the Demanding Stockholders may elect to withdraw
such Registration Statement by written notice to Charter; and, in such an event,
such registration shall not be deemed to have been a Demand Registration for
purposes of the limitations on the number of Demand Registrations contained in
Section 2.1, and Charter shall bear the Registration Expenses incurred in
connection with such registration.

            (b) Each Selling Stockholder may, no less than five Business Days
before any Registration Statement becomes effective, withdraw some or all of its
Registrable Securities from inclusion in the Registration Statement. If such
withdrawals result in the Minimum Condition not being satisfied, then Charter
may withdraw such Registration Statement unless the remaining Demanding
Stockholders agree to include additional Registrable Securities (excluding any
Rule 144-Eligible Securities) in the registration such that the Minimum
Condition would be satisfied or agree to bear the Registration Expenses incurred
by Charter in connection with such registration.

            (c) If Charter withdraws a Registration Statement pursuant to
Section 2.7(b), then the requested registration shall be deemed to have been a
Demand Registration for purposes of the limitations on the number of Demand
Registrations contained in Section 2.1 unless

                (i) at the time of a Stockholder's withdrawal of Registrable
Securities pursuant to Section 2.7(b), there has been a material adverse change
in the operating results, financial condition, or business of Charter that was
not publicly known at the time that the Minimum Condition was originally
satisfied; or

                (ii) Charter has postponed its obligations under this Agreement
by reason of a Material Event as described in Section 2.6(a).


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         2.8 Effectiveness of Registration Statement.

            (a) In connection with any Demand Registration pursuant to this
Section 21.3, subject to Section 2.6, Charter will use its best efforts to
prepare and file with the SEC any amendments and supplements to the Registration
Statement and the Prospectus used in connection therewith, and to take any other
actions, that may be necessary to keep the Registration Statement and the
Prospectus effective, current, and in compliance with the provisions of the
Securities Act, until the sooner to occur of (i) the sale of all of the
Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement in accordance with
the intended methods of distribution thereof or (ii) the 90th day following the
effective date of such Registration Statement.

            (b) A Demand Registration shall not be deemed to have been effected
for purposes of this Agreement (including the limitations on the number of
Demand Registrations of each Stockholder Group set forth in Section 2.1 above)
until the Registration Statement therefor shall have been declared effective
under the Securities Act by the SEC (and is not then subject to any stop order,
injunction, or other order or requirement of the SEC or other governmental
agency or court for any reason) for the period specified in Section 2.8.

         2.9 Right to Purchase Shares. In lieu of undertaking to effect a Demand
Registration at any time that Charter would otherwise be required to do so under
this Agreement, Charter may instead elect to purchase, or cause to be purchased,
all Registrable Securities that the Demanding Stockholders desire to have
registered, as specified in their notices pursuant to Section 2.2(a), and in any
notice pursuant to Section 2.2(c), on the following terms:

            (a) Charter may elect to purchase all, but not less than all, of
such Registrable Securities by delivering written notice of its election to the
Demanding Stockholders within five Business Days after the deadline for a
Stockholder's delivery of a notice pursuant to Section 2.2(c).

            (b) Charter may not make an election pursuant to this Section 2.9
unless all Registrable Securities specified in the Demanding Stockholders'
notices pursuant to Section 2.2(a) and Section 2.2(c) are securities for which
the "average trading price" can be determined in accordance with Section 2.9(d).
Charter may not make an election pursuant to this Section 2.9 if such purchase
would require any waiver, consent, or approval of any Person that could impede
or materially delay the closing of the purchase and sale of the Registrable
Securities required to be purchased.

            (c) Upon Charter's delivery of notice of its election pursuant to
Section 2.9(a), Charter shall be obligated to purchase, or to cause to be
purchased, and each Demanding Stockholder shall be obligated to sell, the
Registrable Securities specified in the Demanding Stockholder's notice pursuant
to Section 2.2(a) or Section 2.2(c), as applicable.

            (d) The purchase price per share for such Registrable Securities
shall be the "average trading price" (determined as provided below) as of the
date on which the Initiating Stockholder sent its notice pursuant to Section
2.2(a) of a share of the same class as such Registrable Securities and shall be
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available funds at the closing. The "average trading price" as of any date of
any securities will be the average for the twenty full trading days preceding
such date of (i) the last reported sales prices, regular way, as reported on the
principal national securities exchange on which such securities are listed or
admitted for trading or (ii) if such securities are not listed or admitted for
trading on any national securities exchange, the last reported sales prices,
regular way, as reported on the Nasdaq National Market or, if such securities
are not listed on the Nasdaq National Market, the average of the highest bid and
lowest asked prices on each such trading day as reported on the Nasdaq Stock
Market, or (iii) if such securities are not listed or admitted to trading on any
national securities exchange, the Nasdaq National Market or the Nasdaq Stock
Market, the average of the highest bid and lowest asked prices on each such
trading day in the domestic over-the-counter market as reported by the National
Quotation Bureau, Incorporated, or any similar successor organization. For
purposes of this Section 2.9(d), a "trading day" means a day on which the
principal national securities exchange on which such securities are listed or
admitted to trading, or the Nasdaq National Market or the Nasdaq Stock Market,
as applicable, if such securities are not listed or admitted to trading on any
national securities exchange, is open for the transaction of business (unless
such trading shall have been suspended for the entire day) or, if such
securities are not listed or admitted to trading on any national securities
exchange, the Nasdaq National Market or the Nasdaq Stock Market, any Business
Day. For purposes of determining the "average trading price" of any securities,
(i) the applicable sales price or bid and asked prices of such securities on any
day prior to any "ex-dividend" date or any similar date occurring prior to the
closing of the purchase of Registrable Securities pursuant to this Section 2.9
for any dividend or distribution (other than a dividend or distribution
contemplated by clause (ii)(B) of this sentence) paid or to be paid with respect
to such securities shall be reduced by the fair value of the per share amount of
such dividend or distribution and (ii) the applicable sales price or bid and
asked prices of such securities on any day prior to (A) the effective date of
any subdivision (by stock split or otherwise) or combination (by reverse stock
split or otherwise) of outstanding shares of such securities occurring prior to
the closing of the purchase of Registrable Securities pursuant to this Section
2.9 or (B) any "ex-dividend" date or any similar date occurring prior to the
closing of the purchase of Registrable Securities pursuant to this Section 2.9
for any dividend or distribution with respect to such securities to be made in
shares of such securities or securities that are convertible, exchangeable, or
exercisable for shares of Common Stock shall be appropriately adjusted, as
determined by the Board of Directors of Charter, to reflect such subdivision,
combination, dividend, or distribution.

            (e) The closing of the purchase and sale of such Registrable
Securities shall take place on a date determined by Charter and set forth in the
notice of its election pursuant to Section 2.9(a) which shall not be fewer than
seven nor more than thirty days after the date of Charter's notice of its
election pursuant to Section 2.9(a)

            (f) An election by Charter pursuant to this Section 2.9 shall not
affect the number of Demand Registrations to which the Stockholders are entitled
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         3. Incidental Registration.

                  3.1 Notice of Incidental Registration.

         (a) Subject to Section 3.1(b) and Section 3.1(c), if Charter at any
time proposes to register under the Securities Act any shares of the same class
as any of the Registrable Securities (whether in an underwritten public offering
or otherwise and whether or not for the account of Charter or for any
stockholder of Charter, including Selling Stockholders registering Registrable
Shares in a Demand Registration pursuant to Section 21.3), in a manner that
would permit the registration under the Securities Act of Registrable Securities
for sale to the public, Charter will give written notice to each Stockholder of
its intention to do so not later than ten days prior to the anticipated filing
date of the applicable Registration Statement. If the proposed registration is
intended to be a Demand Registration, Charter shall give the notice described in
the preceding sentence but only to the Stockholders that did not previously
elect to become Demanding Stockholders pursuant to Section 21.3 with respect to
such registration. Any Stockholder may elect to participate in such registration
on the same basis as the planned method of distribution contemplated by the
proposed registration by delivering written notice of its election to Charter
within five days after its receipt of Charter's notice pursuant to this Section
3.1(a). A Stockholder's election pursuant to this Section 3.1(a) must (i)
specify the amount of Registrable Securities desired to be included in such
registration by such Stockholder and (ii) include any other information that
Charter reasonably requests be included in such registration statement. Upon its
receipt of a Stockholder's election pursuant to this Section 3.1(a), Charter
will, subject to Section 3.2, use its reasonable best efforts to include in such
registration all Registrable Securities requested to be included. Any
registration of Registrable Securities pursuant to this Section 3 is referred to
as an "Incidental Registration."

         (b) Charter shall have no obligation under this Section 3 with respect
to any registration effected pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-4
(or any other registration statement registering shares issued in a merger,
consolidation, acquisition, or similar transaction) or Form S-8 or any successor
or comparable forms, or a registration statement filed in connection with an
exchange offer or any offering of securities solely to Charter's existing
stockholders or otherwise pursuant to a dividend reinvestment plan, stock
purchase plan, or other employee benefit plan.

         (c) Charter shall have no obligation under this Section 3 with respect
to any registration initiated by one or more Third-Party Demand Stockholders
pursuant to one or more registration rights agreements under which the rights of
all of such Third-Party Demand Stockholders are pari passu, if:

                  (i) the applicable registration rights agreement between
         Charter and such Third-Party Demand Stockholders prohibits the
         inclusion in such registration of securities other than those offered
         by such Third-Party Demand Stockholders and Charter; and

                  (ii) no securities other than those offered by such
         Third-Party Demand Stockholders are included in such registration.


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         (d) Solely for purposes of this Section 3, Rule 144-Eligible Securities
will not be deemed to be Registrable Securities, and any Stockholder owning any
Rule 144-Eligible Securities will have no rights to require an Incidental
Registration of its Rule 144-Eligible Securities, in the case of any
registration in which no stockholder of Charter has the right to include any
securities that could then be sold by such stockholder without registration
under the Securities Act pursuant to Rule 144 (or any successor provision) under
the Securities Act (regardless of whether any such stockholder elects to include
such securities in such registration).

         3.2 Limitation on Inclusion of Registrable Securities; Priorities. If
the proposed method of distribution in connection with an Incidental
Registration is an underwritten public offering and the lead managing
underwriter thereof determines in good faith that the amount of securities to be
included in such offering would adversely affect such offering (including an
adverse effect on the price at which the securities proposed to be registered
may be sold), the amount of securities to be offered may be reduced or limited
to the extent necessary to reduce the total number of securities to be included
in such offering to the amount recommended by the lead managing underwriter as
follows:

                  (a) in connection with an offering initiated by Charter, if
         securities are being offered for the account of other Persons
         (including any Stockholders) such reduction shall be made:

                           (i) first, from the securities intended to be offered
                  by such other Persons (including any Stockholders), on a pro
                  rata basis, based on the number of Registrable Securities and
                  other securities that are requested to be included in such
                  offering; and

                           (ii) last, from the number of securities to be
                  offered for the account of Charter;

                  (b) in connection with an offering initiated by a Third-Party
         Demand Stockholder, such reduction shall be made:

                           (i) first, from securities held by Persons who are
                  not Stockholders, Third-Party Demand Stockholders, or other
                  stockholders entitled under any agreements between them and
                  Charter to participate pari passu with the Selling
                  Stockholders in such Incidental Registration, and from
                  securities being offered for the account of Charter, allocated
                  between Charter and such other Persons as Charter may
                  determine, subject to any agreements between Charter and such
                  other Persons;

                           (ii) second, from the number of Registrable
                  Securities requested to be included in such offering by the
                  Selling Stockholders and any other stockholders entitled under
                  any agreements between them and Charter to participate pari
                  passu with the Selling Stockholders in such Incidental
                  Registration, on a pro rata basis, based on the number of
                  Registrable Securities and other securities which are
                  requested to be included in the registration; and

                           (iii) last, from securities being offered by the
                  Third-Party Demand Stockholders.


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                  3.3 Delay or Withdrawal of Registration. Charter may, without
         the consent of any Stockholder, delay, suspend, abandon, or withdraw
         any proposed registration in which any Stockholder has requested
         inclusion of such Stockholder's Registrable Securities pursuant to this
         Section 3.

                  3.4 Withdrawal by Selling Stockholder. Each Selling
         Stockholder may, no less than five Business Days before the anticipated
         effective date of the applicable Registration Statement for an
         Incidental Registration, withdraw some or all of its Registrable
         Securities from inclusion in the Registration Statement. No such
         withdrawal shall relieve any withdrawing Selling Stockholder of its
         obligation to pay expenses under Section 5.

                  3.5 Underwriters; Underwriting Agreement. In connection with
         any Incidental Registration involving an underwritten public offering
         of securities for the account of Charter or a Third-Party Demand
         Stockholder, (a) the managing and lead underwriters shall be selected
         by Charter, unless otherwise provided in any agreement between Charter
         and any Third-Party Demand Stockholder, and (b) each Selling
         Stockholder electing to participate in the Incidental Registration
         shall, as a condition to Charter's obligation under this Section 3 to
         include such Selling Stockholder's Registrable Securities in such
         Incidental Registration, enter into and perform its obligations under
         an underwriting agreement or other similar arrangement in customary
         form with the managing underwriter of such offering.

         4. Obligations with Respect to Registration.

                  4.1 Obligations of Charter. Whenever Charter is obligated by
         the provisions of this Agreement to effect the registration of any
         Registrable Securities under the Securities Act, Charter shall:

          (a) Subject to the provisions of Section 4.2, use its reasonable best
          efforts to cause the applicable Registration Statement to become
          effective as promptly as practicable, and to prepare and file with the
          SEC any amendments and supplements to the Registration Statement and
          to the Prospectus used in connection therewith as may be necessary to
          keep the Registration Statement and the Prospectus effective, current,
          and in compliance with the provisions of the Securities Act, during
          the periods when Charter is required by this Agreement to keep the
          Registration Statement effective and current.

                  (b) Within a reasonable time not to exceed ten Business Days
         prior to filing a Registration Statement or Prospectus or any amendment
         or supplement thereto (other than any amendment or supplement in the
         form of a filing that Charter makes pursuant to the Exchange Act),
         furnish to each Selling Stockholder and each underwriter, if any, of
         the Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement
         copies of such Registration Statement or Prospectus as proposed to be
         filed, which documents will be subject to the reasonable review and
         comments of the Selling Stockholders (and their respective counsel)
         during such period, and Charter will not file any Registration
         Statement or any Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto
         containing any statements with respect to any Selling Stockholder or
         the distribution of the Registrable Securities to be included in such
         Registration Statement for sale by such Selling Stockholder if such
         Selling Stockholder reasonably objects in writing. Thereafter, Charter
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         any, such number of copies of such Registration Statement, each
         amendment and supplement thereto (in each case including all exhibits
         thereto), the Prospectus included in such Registration Statement
         (including each preliminary Prospectus), and such other documents as
         such Selling Stockholder or underwriter may reasonably request in order
         to facilitate the disposition of the Registrable Securities owned by
         such Selling Stockholder.

                  (c) After the filing of the Registration Statement, promptly
         notify each Selling Stockholder of the effectiveness thereof and of any
         stop order issued or threatened by the SEC and take all reasonable
         actions required to prevent the entry of such stop order or to remove
         it if entered and promptly notify each Selling Stockholder of the
         lifting or withdrawal of any such order.

                  (d) Immediately notify each Selling Stockholder holding
         Registrable Securities covered by the applicable Registration Statement
         at any time when a Prospectus relating thereto is required to be
         delivered under the Securities Act, of (i) the determination that a
         Material Event exists or (ii) the occurrence of an event requiring the
         preparation of a supplement or amendment to such Prospectus so that, as
         thereafter delivered to the purchasers of such Registrable Securities,
         such Prospectus will not contain an untrue statement of a material fact
         or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or
         necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances
         in which they were made, not misleading and promptly make available to
         such Selling Stockholder any such supplement or amendment, and subject
         to the provisions of this Agreement regarding the existence of a
         Material Event, Charter will promptly prepare and furnish to each such
         Selling Stockholder a supplement to or an amendment of such Prospectus
         so that, as thereafter delivered to the purchasers of such Registrable
         Securities, such Prospectus will not contain any untrue statement of
         material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated
         therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the
         circumstances in which they were made, not misleading.

                  (e) Enter into customary agreements (including an underwriting
         agreement in customary form including customary indemnification
         provisions) and perform its obligations under any such agreements and
         shall take such other actions as are reasonably required in order to
         expedite or facilitate the disposition of such Registrable Securities.

                  (f) Make available for inspection by any Selling Stockholder
         covered by such Registration Statement, any underwriter selected by a
         Selling Stockholder pursuant to Section 2.3 participating in any
         disposition pursuant to such Registration Statement, and any attorney,
         accountant, or other professional retained by any such Selling
         Stockholder or underwriter, all financial and other records, pertinent
         corporate documents, and properties of Charter as shall be reasonably
         necessary to enable them to exercise their due diligence responsibility
         in connection therewith, and cause Charter's officers, directors, and
         employees to supply all information reasonably requested by any of such
         Persons in connection with such Registration Statement. Information
         that Charter determines, in good faith, to be confidential and notifies
         such Persons is confidential shall not be disclosed by such Persons
         unless (i) the release of such information is ordered pursuant to a
         subpoena or other order from a court, or other governmental agency or
         tribunal, of competent jurisdiction or (ii) such information becomes
         public other than through a breach by such Persons of the
         confidentiality obligations of such Persons. Each Selling Stockholder
         agrees that information obtained by it as a result of such


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         inspections shall be deemed confidential and shall not be used by it as
         the basis for any transactions in the securities of Charter or for any
         other purpose unless and until such information is made generally
         available to the public.

                  (g) Furnish, in the case of an underwritten public offering,
         to each Selling Stockholder and to each underwriter a signed
         counterpart of (i) an opinion or opinions of in-house counsel or
         outside counsel to Charter addressed to such Selling Stockholder and
         underwriters (on which opinion both such Selling Stockholder and each
         such underwriter shall be entitled to rely) and (ii) a comfort letter
         or comfort letters from Charter's independent public accountants, each
         in customary form and covering such matters of the type customarily
         covered by opinions or comfort letters, as the case may be, as the
         holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities included in such
         Registration Statement or the managing underwriter therefor reasonably
         requests.

                  (h) Register or qualify the Registrable Securities covered by
         a Registration Statement under the securities or blue sky laws of such
         United States jurisdictions as the Selling Stockholders shall
         reasonably request, and do any and all other acts and things which may
         be necessary to enable each Selling Stockholder to consummate the
         disposition in such jurisdictions of such Registrable Securities in
         accordance with the method of distribution described in such
         Registration Statement; provided, however, that Charter shall not be
         required (i) to qualify to do business as a foreign corporation in any
         jurisdiction where it is not otherwise required to be so qualified,
         (ii) to conform its capitalization or the composition of its assets at
         the time to the securities or blue sky laws of such jurisdiction, (iii)
         to execute or file any general consent to service of process under the
         laws of any jurisdiction, or (iv) to subject itself to taxation in any
         jurisdiction where it has not theretofore done so.

                  (i) Use its reasonable best efforts to cause such Registrable
         Securities covered by a Registration Statement to be listed on the
         principal exchange or exchanges or qualified for trading on the
         principal over-the-counter market or listed on the automated quotation
         market on which securities of the same class and series as the
         Registrable Securities (or into which such Registrable Securities will
         be or have been converted) are then listed, traded, or quoted upon the
         sale of such Registrable Securities pursuant to such Registration
         Statement.

                  (j) Make and keep information publicly available relating to
         Charter so as to satisfy the requirements of Rule 144 under the
         Securities Act (or any successor or corresponding rule) and file with
         the SEC all reports and other documents required of Charter under the
         Securities Act and the Exchange Act in a timely manner.

                  (k) Make available to its security holders, as soon as
         reasonably practicable, an earnings statement covering the period of at
         least twelve months, but not more than eighteen months, which earnings
         statement shall satisfy the provisions of Section 11(a) of the
         Securities Act (provided that Charter shall not be deemed in violation
         of this paragraph so long as it files customary quarterly reports with
         the SEC for such period), and not file any amendment or supplement to
         such Registration Statement or Prospectus to which any of the Selling
         Stockholders shall have reasonably objected on the grounds that such
         amendment or supplement does not comply in all material respects with
         the requirements of the Securities Act.


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         4.2 Selling Stockholders' Obligations. Charter's obligations under this
Agreement to a Selling Stockholder shall be conditioned upon such Selling
Stockholder's compliance with the following:

                  (a) Such Selling Stockholder shall cooperate with Charter in
         connection with the preparation of the Registration Statement, and for
         so long as Charter is obligated to keep the Registration Statement
         effective, such Selling Stockholder will provide to Charter, in
         writing, for use in the Registration Statement, all information
         regarding such Selling Stockholder, its intended method of disposition
         of the applicable Registrable Securities, and such other information as
         Charter may reasonably request to prepare the Registration Statement
         and Prospectus covering the Registrable Securities and to maintain the
         currency and effectiveness thereof.

                  (b) Such Selling Stockholder agrees that, upon receipt of any
         notice from Charter of the happening of any event of the kind described
         in Section 4.1(d), such Selling Stockholder will discontinue its
         offering and sale of Registrable Securities pursuant to the applicable
         Registration Statement until such Selling Stockholder's receipt of
         either (i) notice from Charter that a Material Event no longer exists
         (but for no longer than the end of the 120-day period described in
         Section 2.6) or (ii) the copies of the supplemented or amended
         Prospectus contemplated by Section 4.1(d), and, in either case, if so
         directed by Charter, such Stockholder will deliver to Charter all
         copies in its possession of the most recent Prospectus covering such
         Registrable Securities at the time of receipt of such notice.

         4.3 Underwriting Agreement. Neither Charter nor any other Person may
participate in any underwritten public offering in connection with a Demand
Registration or an Incidental Registration unless such Person (i) agrees to sell
its securities on the basis provided in any underwriting arrangements approved
by the Person or Persons selecting the lead managing underwriters for such
offering and (ii) completes and executes all questionnaires, powers of attorney,
indemnities, underwriting agreements, and other documents reasonably required
under the terms of such underwriting arrangements and this Agreement.

         4.4 Holdback by Charter. Charter agrees not to engage in any public
sale or distribution by it of any securities of the same class or series as the
Registrable Securities or securities convertible into, or exchangeable or
exercisable for, or the value of which relates to or is based upon, such
securities during the ten days prior to, and during the 45-day period beginning
on, the effective date of any Registration Statement filed with respect to any
public offering of Registrable Securities to the extent the lead book running
managing underwriter for such offering advises Charter in writing that a public
sale or distribution during such 45-day period (including a sale pursuant to
Rule 144 under the Securities Act) of Registrable Securities by Charter other
than pursuant to the underwritten public offering contemplated by such
registration statement would materially adversely impact such underwritten
public offering), except as part of such registration; provided, however, that
the limitation set forth in this Section 4.4 shall not apply: (a) to
registrations by Charter on Form S-4 or any other registration of shares issued
in a merger, consolidation, acquisition, or similar transaction or on Form S-8,
or any successor or comparable forms, or a registration statement filed in
connection with an exchange offer of securities of Charter made solely to
Charter's existing stockholders or otherwise pursuant to a dividend reinvestment
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by Charter upon exercise or exchange, by the holder thereof, of options,
warrants or convertible securities; (c) to any employee benefit plan (if
necessary to allow such plan to fulfill its funding obligations in the ordinary
course); or (d) to any Demand Registration effected as a shelf registration
under Rule 415 of the Securities Act. This Section 4.4 shall not limit any
public sale or distribution of any securities of Charter by any Third-Party
Demand Stockholder or any Person having the right to require that Charter
include its securities in any registration initiated by any Third-Party Demand
Stockholder.

         5. Expenses of Registration.

                  5.1 Registration Expenses. Except as provided in Section 5.2
and Section 5.3, all Registration Expenses incurred in connection with any
Demand Registration or Incidental Registration and the distribution of any
Registrable Securities in connection therewith shall be borne by Charter. For
purposes of this Agreement, the term "Registration Expenses" means all:

                           (a) registration, application, filing, listing,
         transfer, and registrar fees,

                           (b) NASD fees and fees and expenses of registration
         or qualification of Registrable Securities under state securities or
         blue sky laws

                           (c) printing expenses (or comparable duplication
         expenses), delivery charges, and escrow fees,

                           (d) fees and disbursements of counsel for Charter,

                           (e) fees and expenses for independent certified
         public accountants retained by Charter (including the expenses of any
         comfort letters or costs associated with the delivery by independent
         certified public accountants of a comfort letter or comfort letters),

                           (f) fees and expenses of any special experts retained
         by Charter in connection with such registration;

                           (g) reasonable fees and disbursements of underwriters
         and broker-dealers customarily paid by issuers or sellers of
         securities, and

                           (h) fees and expenses of listing the Registrable
         Securities on a securities exchange or over-the-counter market.

                  5.2 Selling Stockholder Expenses. Each Selling Stockholder
shall pay all stock transfer fees or expenses (including the cost of all
transfer tax stamps), if any, all underwriting or brokerage discounts and
commissions and all fees and disbursements of counsel for such Selling
Stockholder attributable to the distribution of the Registrable Securities of
such Selling Stockholder included in such registration.

                  5.3 Internal Expenses of Charter. Notwithstanding any other
provision of this Agreement, Charter shall be obligated to bear all internal
expenses of Charter in connection with any Demand Registration or Incidental
Registration (including all salaries and expenses of its officers and employees
performing accounting and legal functions and related expenses).


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         6. Indemnification.

                  6.1 By Charter. Charter agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
each Stockholder Indemnified Party from and against any Losses, joint or
several, to which such Stockholder Indemnified Party may become subject under
the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, state securities or blue sky laws, common
law or otherwise, insofar as such Losses (or actions in respect thereof) arise
out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a
material fact contained in the applicable Registration Statement or Prospectus,
or any omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to
be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the
circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, and Charter will
reimburse each such Stockholder Indemnified Party for any reasonable fees and
expenses of outside legal counsel for such Stockholder Indemnified Parties, or
other expenses reasonably incurred by them, as incurred, in connection with
investigating or defending any such claims; provided, however, that Charter will
not indemnify or hold harmless any Stockholder Indemnified Party from or against
any such Losses (including any related expenses) to the extent such Losses
(including any related expenses) result from an untrue statement, omission or
allegation thereof which were (a) made in reliance upon and in conformity with
written information provided by or on behalf of the applicable Selling
Stockholder specifically and expressly for use or inclusion in the applicable
Registration Statement or Prospectus or (b) made in any Prospectus used after
such time as Charter advised such Selling Stockholder that the filing of a
post-effective amendment or supplement thereto was required, except that this
proviso shall not apply if the untrue statement, omission, or allegation thereof
is contained in the Prospectus as so amended or supplemented. Such indemnity
shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or
on behalf of the Stockholder Indemnified Parties and shall survive the transfer
of such securities by the Selling Stockholders.

                  6.2 By Selling Stockholders. Each Selling Stockholder,
individually and not jointly, agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each Charter
Indemnified Party and each other Stockholder Indemnified Party from and against
any Losses, joint or several, to which such Charter Indemnified Party or any
other Stockholder Indemnified Party may become subject, insofar as such Losses
(or actions in respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon any untrue
statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in the
applicable Registration Statement or the Prospectus, or any omission or alleged
omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or
necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under
which they were made, not misleading, if the statement or omission was made in
reliance upon and in conformity with written information provided by or on
behalf of such Selling Stockholder or any Person who controls such Selling
Stockholder specifically and expressly for use or inclusion in the applicable
Registration Statement or Prospectus; provided, however, that such Selling
Stockholder will not indemnify or hold harmless any Charter Indemnified Party or
other Stockholder Indemnified Party from or against any such Losses (including
any related expenses) (a) to the extent the untrue statement, omission, or
allegation thereof upon which such Losses (including any related expenses) are
based was made in any Prospectus used after such time as such Selling
Stockholder advised Charter that the filing of a post-effective amendment or
supplement thereto was required, except the Prospectus as so amended or
supplemented, or (b) in an amount that exceeds the net proceeds received by such
Selling Stockholder from the sale of Registrable Securities pursuant to such
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Statement. Such indemnity shall remain in full force and effect regardless of
any investigation by or on behalf of Charter Indemnified Parties or the
Stockholder Indemnified Parties, and shall survive the transfer of such
securities by the Selling Stockholder.



                  6.3 Procedures. Each Indemnified Party shall give notice to
each Indemnifying Party promptly after such Indemnified Party has actual
knowledge of any claim as to which indemnity may be sought, and the Indemnifying
Party may participate at its own expense in the defense, or if it so elects,
assume the defense of any such claim and any action or proceeding resulting
therefrom, including the employment of counsel and the payment of all expenses.
The failure of any Indemnified Party to give notice as provided in this Section
6.3 shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party from its obligations to indemnify
such Indemnified Party, except to the extent the Indemnified Party's failure to
so notify actually prejudices the Indemnifying Party's ability to defend against
such claim, action, or proceeding. If the Indemnifying Party elects to assume
the defense in any action or proceeding, an Indemnified Party shall have the
right to employ separate counsel in such action or proceeding and to participate
in the defense thereof, but such Indemnified Party shall pay the fees and
expenses of such separate counsel unless (a) the Indemnifying Party has agreed
to pay such fees and expenses or (b) the named parties to any such action or
proceeding (including any impleaded parties) include such Indemnified Party and
the Indemnifying Party, and such Indemnified Party shall have been advised by
counsel that there is or would be a conflict of interest between such
Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party in the conduct of the defense of
such action (in which case, if such Indemnified Party notifies the Indemnifying
Party in writing that it elects to employ separate counsel at the expense of the
Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall not assume the defense of such
action or proceeding on such Indemnified Party's behalf). No Indemnifying Party,
in the defense of any such claim or litigation, shall, except with the consent
of the Indemnified Party (which consent will not be unreasonably withheld),
consent to entry of any judgment, or enter into any settlement that does not
include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff
to such Indemnified Party of a release from all liability in respect to such
claim or litigation.



                  6.4 Contribution. If the indemnification provided for under
this Section 6 is unavailable to or insufficient to hold the Indemnified Party
harmless under Section 6.1 or Section 6.2 above in respect of any Losses
referred to therein for any reason other than as specified therein, then the
Indemnifying Party shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such
Indemnified Party as a result of such Losses in such proportion as is
appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the Indemnifying Party, on the one
hand, and such Indemnified Party, on the other, in connection with the
statements or omissions that resulted in such Losses. The relative fault of each
Indemnifying Party or Indemnified Party, as the case may be, shall be determined
by reference to, among other things, whether the untrue or alleged untrue
statement of a material fact or the omission or alleged omission to state a
material fact relates to information supplied by (or that was failed to be
supplied by) such Indemnifying Party or Indemnified Party, such party's relative
intent, knowledge, access to information, and opportunity to correct or prevent
such statement or omission. If contribution based upon the relative fault of the
Indemnifying Party, on the one hand, and the Indemnified Party, on the other
hand, is not available, then the Indemnifying Party shall contribute to the
amount paid or payable by Indemnified Party as a result of Losses in such
proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative benefits received by the
Indemnifying Party, on the one hand, and such Indemnified Party, on the other,
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offering or distribution. The relative benefits received by the Indemnifying
Party, on the one hand, and the Indemnified Party, on the other, shall be deemed
to be in the same proportion as the net proceeds of the offering or other
distribution received by the Indemnifying Party bears to the net proceeds of the
offering or other distribution received by the Indemnified Party. No Person
guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of
the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any Person who was
not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation.

         7. Limitation on Other Registration Rights. Charter shall not grant to
any Person any demand registration right, incidental registration right, or
other right that would conflict with any of the rights granted to Stockholders
herein.

         8. Miscellaneous.

                  8.1 Notices.

                  (a) All notices, requests, demands, waivers, and other
         communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be
         deemed to have been duly given if delivered personally, mailed,
         certified or registered mail with postage prepaid, or sent by reliable
         overnight courier, or facsimile transmission, to the address or
         facsimile number specified for the applicable party on Schedule A
         attached to this Agreement, or to such other Person, address, or
         facsimile number as any party shall specify by notice in writing to the
         other parties.

                  (b) Any notice or other communication to a party in accordance
         with the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been
         given (i) three Business Days after it is sent by certified or
         registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, (ii) upon
         receipt when delivered by hand or transmitted by facsimile
         (confirmation received), or (iii) one Business Day after it is sent by
         a reliable overnight courier service, with acknowledgment of receipt
         requested. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, notice of change of
         address shall be effective only upon actual receipt thereof.

                  (c) Any requirement in this Agreement that notice be given to
         a Stockholder Group means that notice must be given separately to each
         member of the Stockholder Group.

         8.2 Amendment. Any provision of this Agreement may be amended or
modified in whole or in part at any time by an agreement in writing among
Charter and each Stockholder, executed in the same manner as this Agreement. No
consent, waiver, or similar act shall be effective unless in writing.

         8.3 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
among the parties hereto and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings,
oral and written, among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter
hereof.

         8.4 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which
together shall constitute one and the same instrument.


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         8.5 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted
in accordance with the internal laws of the State of [New York], without giving
effect to principles of conflicts of laws.

                  8.6 Assignment.

                  (a) Except as expressly provided in this Section 8.6, the
         rights of the parties hereto cannot be transferred or assigned and any
         purported assignment or transfer to the contrary shall be void ab
         initio. So long as the terms of this Section 8.6 are followed, any
         Stockholder may transfer any of its rights under this Agreement,
         without the consent of Charter, to any Person to whom such holder
         transfers any Registrable Securities or any rights to acquire
         Registrable Securities, whether such transfer is by sale, gift,
         assignment, pledge, or otherwise, so long as:

                  (i) such transfer is not made pursuant to an effective
         Registration Statement or pursuant to Rule 144 or Rule 145 (or any
         successor provisions) under the Securities Act or in any other manner
         the effect of which is to cause the transferred securities to be freely
         transferable without regard to the volume and manner of sale
         limitations set forth in Rule 144 (or any successor provision) in the
         hands of the transferee as of the date of such transfer; and

                  (ii) in the case of a transfer by any member of the
         Non-Nathanson Stockholder Group [(other than Falcon Holding Group,
         L.P.)], such transfer is made (A) to another Stockholder; (B) to any
         Person that, directly or indirectly, through the ownership of voting
         securities, controls, is controlled by, or is commonly controlled with
         such Stockholder; (C) to any investment fund formed by an Affiliate of
         such Stockholder that is commonly controlled with such Stockholder; (D)
         to a trust for the benefit of the equity owners of such Stockholder and
         of which the trustee or trustees are one or more Persons that either
         control, or are commonly controlled with, such Stockholder or are
         banks, trust companies, or similar entities; (E) any Person for which
         such Stockholder is acting as nominee or any trust controlled by or
         under common control with such Person; (F) where the transferring
         Stockholder is an individual, (i) to the estate, heirs, or legatees of
         such Stockholder upon such Stockholder's death; (ii) to or for the
         benefit of any member of such Stockholder's family or to any Person
         controlled by such Stockholder or one or more members of such
         Stockholder's family; or (iii) to any charitable foundation, charitable
         trust, or similar entity; and

                  (iii) [in the case of a transfer by Falcon Holding Group,
         L.P., such transfer is made to any Person that is a partner of Falcon
         Holding Group, L.P. at the time of the transfer; and]

                  (iv) in the case of a transfer by any member of the Nathanson
         Stockholder Group, such transfer is made (A) to another Stockholder;
         (B) to any Person that owns a controlling equity interest in the
         transferor at the time of the transfer (or, if the transferor is
         specifically named in clause (i) of the definition of "Nathanson
         Stockholder Group," to any Person that owns an equity interest in the
         transferor at the time of the transfer), (C) to or for the benefit of
         Marc B. Nathanson or any member of his family or to any Person
         controlled, directly or indirectly, by Marc B. Nathanson, (D) where the
         transferring Stockholder is an individual, (i)

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          to the estate, heirs, or legatees of such Stockholder upon such
          Stockholder's death; (ii) to or for the benefit of any member of such
          Stockholder's family or to any Person controlled by such Stockholder
          or one or more members of such Stockholder's family; or (E) to any
          charitable foundation, charitable trust, or similar entity.

                  (b) Notwithstanding Section 8.6(a), no Stockholder may assign
         any of its rights under this Agreement to any Person to whom such
         Stockholder transfers any Registrable Securities unless the transfer of
         such Registrable Securities did not require registration under the
         Securities Act.

                  (c) The nature and extent of any rights assigned shall be as
         agreed to between the assigning party and the assignee. No Person may
         be assigned any rights under this Agreement unless Charter is given
         written notice by the assigning party at the time of such assignment
         stating the name and address of the assignee, identifying the
         securities of Charter as to which the rights in question are being
         assigned, and providing a detailed description of the nature and extent
         of the rights that are being assigned. Any assignee hereunder shall
         receive such assigned rights subject to all the terms and conditions of
         this Agreement, including the provisions of this Section 8.6. Subject
         to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
         benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and
         assigns.

         8.7 Binding Agreement; No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement
will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their
successors and permitted assigns. Except as set forth herein and by operation of
law, no party to this Agreement may assign or delegate all or any portion of its
rights, obligations, or liabilities under this Agreement without the prior
written consent of each other party to this Agreement.

                            [Signature page follows.]


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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Charter and each of the other parties hereto has
executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.


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                                    EXHIBIT D

                    TERMS OF CHARTER LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT


Formation of Charter LLC            Charter Communications, Inc. ("CCI") will
                                    form, prior to the filing of franchise
                                    transfer applications under the Purchase and
                                    Contribution Agreement, a new limited
                                    liability company ("Charter LLC"). Prior to
                                    or at the Closing, CCI will contribute to
                                    Charter LLC all its membership interests in
                                    Charter Communications Holdings, LLC
                                    ("Charter Holdings").

                                    At the Closing, Falcon Holding Group, L.P.
                                    ("FHGLP") will contribute to Charter LLC a
                                    portion of the partnership interest owned by
                                    it in Falcon Communications, L.P. ("Falcon")
                                    (referred to as the "Contributed Interest"
                                    in Section 2.1(b) of the Purchase and
                                    Contribution Agreement) in exchange for a
                                    membership interest in Charter LLC
                                    represented by units (the "Units"). The
                                    contribution by FHGLP is intended to be a
                                    tax-free contribution to Charter LLC by
                                    FHGLP.

Calculation of Units Issued to
FHGLP at Closing                    All Units of Charter LLC will have the same
                                    rights, except that there may be differences
                                    among the Units as to voting rights. The
                                    number of Units issued to FHGLP will be a
                                    fraction of all Units in Charter LLC
                                    outstanding on the Closing, the numerator of
                                    which will equal the Equity Value as
                                    determined under Section 2.3(b) of the
                                    Purchase and Contribution Agreement, and the
                                    denominator of which will equal the sum of
                                    the Charter Holdings Value and the Equity
                                    Value. An example of such calculation is
                                    attached hereto as Attachment A. The Units
                                    issued to members of Charter LLC will be
                                    certificated.

                                    "Charter Holdings Value" will equal
                                    $11,272,700,000,

                                    (1) less liabilities (other than deferred
                                    taxes) of Charter LLC and its Subsidiaries
                                    (determined on a consolidated basis in
                                    accordance with Generally Accepted
                                    Accounting Principles) at the Closing,
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                                    (2) plus, with respect to assets that are
                                    acquired by Charter LLC or its Subsidiaries
                                    on or before the Closing, (other than assets
                                    described in clauses (3) and (4)) the
                                    product of 17 and the projected operating
                                    cash flow of such assets for fiscal year
                                    ended December 31, 2000, determined in a
                                    manner consistent with information provided
                                    to Falcon on May 24, 1999 (the "Cash Flow
                                    Projections"),

                                    (3) plus, the purchase price (including
                                    liabilities assumed) of assets that are
                                    acquired by Charter LLC from parties related
                                    to CCI (other than assets acquired by CCI or
                                    any of its affiliates from unrelated third
                                    parties and contributed to Charter LLC on or
                                    before the Closing) for a purchase price
                                    less than $10,000,000 in the aggregate,

                                    (4) plus the value of assets that are
                                    acquired by Charter LLC from parties related
                                    to CCI (other than assets acquired by CCI or
                                    any of its affiliates from unrelated third
                                    parties and contributed to Charter LLC on or
                                    before the Closing and other than assets
                                    described in clause (3)), which value shall
                                    be determined by the Board of Charter LLC
                                    and Jerald Kent in good faith, and

                                    (5) plus, with respect to assets that are
                                    subject to definitive agreements prior to
                                    the Closing, but which have not been
                                    acquired by Charter LLC or its Subsidiaries
                                    on or before Closing, the product of 17 and
                                    the projected operating cash flow of such
                                    assets for fiscal year ended December 31,
                                    2000, determined in a manner consistent with
                                    the Cash Flow Projections.

                                    To the extent that the assets described in
                                    clause (5), above, have not been acquired by
                                    Charter LLC or its Subsidiaries and the
                                    "Definitive Agreements" to which such assets
                                    are subject are terminated, then the Falcon
                                    Holders shall be issued additional Units in
                                    Charter LLC in an amount sufficient to
                                    provide the Falcon Holders with the same
                                    economic interests in Charter LLC that they
                                    would have had if the Charter Holdings Value
                                    determined at the Closing had been reduced
                                    by the value of such assets determined in
                                    clause (5) above (taking into account
                                    distributions from Charter LLC to its
                                    members and other events occurring after the
                                    Closing but prior to the issuance of
                                    additional Units to the Falcon Holders).


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                                    If prior to Closing CCI, Charter LLC or
                                    Charter Holdings takes an action (other than
                                    dispositions of obsolete equipment or other
                                    equipment deemed to be unnecessary in the
                                    ordinary operations of Charter Holdings'
                                    business) that results in a reduction in the
                                    assets of Charter LLC or Charter Holdings,
                                    then, at FHGLP's option, either an
                                    appropriate adjustment (as mutually agreed
                                    between FHGLP and CCI) will be made to the
                                    number of Units in Charter LLC received by
                                    FHGLP to reflect such reduction, or FHGLP
                                    will sell the Contributed Interest to CCI
                                    and receive Cash Consideration therefor in
                                    lieu of Equity Consideration, in accordance
                                    with the terms of the Purchase and
                                    Contribution Agreement.

Transfer of FHGLP Units             The Units received by FHGLP will be
                                    transferable in accordance with the
                                    following: FHGLP will have the right to
                                    transfer its Units in Charter LLC to its
                                    partners, provided, however, that (i) each
                                    such transferee must agree to be bound by
                                    the terms of the Charter LLC Operating
                                    Agreement, and (ii) each such transferee
                                    must represent that it is an accredited
                                    investor and give such other investment
                                    representations and other undertakings as
                                    are customarily given by persons acquiring
                                    securities in a private placement. If any
                                    proposed transferee fails to make such
                                    agreements and representations or if the
                                    Company reasonably determines that the
                                    transfer to such individual would require
                                    registration under the Securities Act, then
                                    such transferee shall receive cash in lieu
                                    of such Units, and the Company shall adjust
                                    the cash and equity components of the
                                    consideration accordingly; provided,
                                    however, that if and to the extent such
                                    adjustment causes the equity component of
                                    the consideration to be less than the
                                    Minimum Contributed Interest, FHGLP shall
                                    not be required to contribute the Minimum
                                    Contributed Interest. All Units of Charter
                                    LLC will be freely transferable without
                                    restriction to Paul G. Allen in accordance
                                    with any of the various Put Agreements
                                    contemplated by the Purchase and
                                    Contribution Agreement. In addition, each
                                    holder of Units may transfer all or any
                                    portion of its Units to any person or entity
                                    to which such holder is permitted to assign
                                    its rights under the Registration Rights
                                    Agreement (in the form of Exhibit C to the
                                    Contribution and Purchase Agreement) in
                                    accordance with Section 8.6(a) thereof,
                                    provided, however, that (i) each such
                                    transferee must agree to be bound by the
                                    terms of the Charter LLC Operating
                                    Agreement, (ii) each such transferee must
                                    (x) represent that


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                                    it is an accredited investor and give such
                                    other investment representations and other
                                    undertakings as are customarily given by
                                    persons acquiring securities in a private
                                    placement, or (y) must provide Charter LLC
                                    with an opinion of counsel reasonably
                                    satisfactory to it that such transfer would
                                    not result in a violation of the
                                    registration requirements of the 1933 Act,
                                    and (iii) any such transfer will not result
                                    in a violation of the registration
                                    requirements of the 1933 Act.

                                    Holders of the Units received by FHGLP are
                                    referred to as the "Falcon Holders."

Contribution of Purchased Interests As soon as reasonably practicable following
                                    the Closing, CCI will contribute to Charter
                                    LLC the Purchased Interests (for these
                                    purposes, the "Purchased Interests" include
                                    the assets acquired by CCI pursuant to the
                                    Purchase and Contribution Agreement, plus
                                    the proceeds of any dispositions of
                                    Purchased Interests (including assets
                                    exchanged for Purchased Interests), plus the
                                    cash flow generated by the Purchased
                                    Interests subsequent to Closing and on or
                                    prior to the contribution to Charter LLC).
                                    Prior to the contribution of the Purchased
                                    Interests to Charter LLC, CCI will not
                                    dispose of the Purchased Interests for less
                                    than fair market value (based upon the terms
                                    of any arm's length agreement for such
                                    disposition negotiated by CCI).

IPO                                 It is the current intent of CCI to effect an
                                    initial public offering of stock in a
                                    corporation ("PublicCo") that will acquire
                                    an interest in Charter LLC (an "IPO"). Each
                                    of the Falcon Holders may, and under certain
                                    circumstances shall, exchange its Units in
                                    Charter LLC for stock in PublicCo. on the
                                    terms set forth in the Exchange Agreement,
                                    as outlined in Exhibit E to the Purchase and
                                    Contribution Agreement.

                                    If an initial public offering is effected
                                    other than through PublicCo (i.e., through
                                    CCI or Charter LLC), the Falcon Holders will
                                    have rights and protections that will put
                                    them in the same economic position as if the
                                    IPO had been effected through PublicCo.


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Dilution for Events Prior to IPO    If CCI contributes the Purchased Interests
                                    to Charter LLC prior to an IPO, the relative
                                    interests of CCI and the Falcon Holders will
                                    be adjusted, and additional Units will be
                                    issued to CCI, so that CCI and the Falcon
                                    Holders will have the same relative
                                    interests they would have had if the
                                    Purchased Interests had been contributed at
                                    Closing at a value equal to the Cash
                                    Consideration, taking into account
                                    liabilities assumed by Charter LLC in
                                    connection with such contribution. To the
                                    extent that pursuant to the foregoing,
                                    either the assets of Charter LLC or the
                                    Purchased Interests are "booked-up" (to
                                    reflect a value in excess of their book
                                    value immediately prior to the
                                    contribution), taxable income and loss of
                                    Charter LLC allocated under section 704(c)
                                    of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to
                                    such adjusted assets will be made in
                                    accordance with the "remedial" method. An
                                    example of the foregoing is attached hereto
                                    as Attachment B.

                                    After Closing and prior to an IPO, upon the
                                    contribution by CCI (or any affiliate of
                                    CCI) of assets to Charter LLC (other than
                                    the Purchased Interests), the members'
                                    interests in Charter LLC will be adjusted,
                                    and additional Units will be issued to CCI
                                    (or affiliate) based on the valuation of
                                    Charter LLC and the contributed assets
                                    determined in good faith by the Board of
                                    Charter LLC and Jerald Kent.

                                    Prior to an IPO (whether before or after
                                    Closing), upon the issuance of Units in
                                    Charter LLC to an entity unrelated to CCI
                                    (or any affiliate of CCI), and upon the
                                    issuance of Units in Charter LLC to
                                    employees of Charter LLC in their capacity
                                    as employees, the Falcon Holders' interest
                                    in Charter LLC will be diluted on a
                                    proportional basis with CCI.

Dilution Upon and After IPO         In connection with an IPO, the Falcon
                                    Holders' interest in Charter LLC will be
                                    diluted on a proportional basis with CCI and
                                    any affiliate of CCI.

                                    If, after an IPO, CCI contributes the
                                    Purchased Interests to Charter LLC, then the
                                    Falcon Holders' interest in Charter LLC will
                                    be adjusted so as to equal the interest they
                                    would have had in Charter LLC if the
                                    contribution of Purchased Interests had
                                    occurred prior to the IPO.


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                                    If, after an IPO, CCI or any affiliate of
                                    CCI contributes assets to Charter LLC (other
                                    than the Purchased Interests), the Falcon
                                    Holders' interest in Charter LLC will be
                                    diluted on a proportional basis with
                                    PublicCo.

                                    Upon the issuance of Units in Charter LLC to
                                    an entity unrelated to CCI (or any affiliate
                                    of CCI), and upon the issuance of Units in
                                    Charter LLC to employees of Charter LLC in
                                    their capacity as employees, the Falcon
                                    Holders' interest in Charter LLC will be
                                    diluted on a proportional basis with CCI.

Nondiscrimination                   In any transactions between Charter LLC and
                                    any holders of Charter LLC Units in their
                                    capacities as such,, the Falcon Holders must
                                    be treated in a nondiscriminatory manner to
                                    the Units held by CCI, Paul Allen or their
                                    affiliates. For instance, any proposed
                                    redemption of Units held by CCI, Paul Allen
                                    and their affiliates must be offered to the
                                    Falcon Holders on the same proportionate
                                    terms and conditions offered to such other
                                    holders of Units.

Tag-along Rights                    Prior to an IPO, if Paul Allen disposes of
                                    more than 25% (cumulatively) of his current
                                    interests in CCI (or control, irrespective
                                    of the amount of interests sold), or if CCI
                                    disposes of more than 25% (cumulatively) of
                                    its current interests in Charter LLC, (or
                                    control, irrespective of the amount of
                                    interests sold), each of the Falcon Holders
                                    will have the right to sell a proportionate
                                    share of its Units on the same economic
                                    terms and conditions and for proportionate
                                    consideration.

Distributions                       Distributions from Charter LLC shall be made
                                    in proportion to the number of Units held by
                                    each member. Subject to any limitations in
                                    contractual covenants of Charter LLC or its
                                    subsidiaries and subject to applicable law,
                                    within 90 days after the end of each fiscal
                                    year, Charter LLC will distribute to all
                                    holders, in proportion to the number of
                                    Units held by them, cash in an amount which,
                                    in the reasonable judgment of Charter LLC,
                                    is sufficient to pay the federal, state, and
                                    local income taxes on each holder's share of
                                    Charter LLC's taxable income for such fiscal
                                    year at the highest combined marginal rate
                                    applicable to the ordinary income of an
                                    individual residing in New York City.


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Tax Allocations                     Taxable income and loss of Charter LLC will
                                    be allocated in accordance with Units,
                                    except as provided in section 704(c) of the
                                    Internal Revenue Code. Taxable income and
                                    loss of Charter LLC that is allocated under
                                    section 704(c) of the Code will be made in
                                    accordance with the "remedial" method.

                                    Charter LLC will file a Section 754 election
                                    with respect to its first taxable year.
                                    Charter LLC will not revoke the Section 754
                                    election in effect for itself or for any of
                                    the Falcon Companies and will administer the
                                    elections so as to reflect (i) gain
                                    recognized by the Sellers with respect to
                                    the sale of the Purchased Interests and the
                                    contribution of the Contributed Interest to
                                    Charter LLC, and (ii) gain recognized by
                                    holders of Units in Charter LLC with respect
                                    to dispositions of their Units.

                                    The sum of (i) the Cash Consideration
                                    allocable (pursuant to Section 2.3(d) of the
                                    Purchase and Contribution Agreement) to the
                                    partnership interests in Falcon other than
                                    the Contributed Interest, (ii) the Equity
                                    Value, and (iii) liabilities of the Falcon
                                    Companies allocable pursuant to Section 752
                                    of the Code to the partnership interests in
                                    Falcon, shall be allocated among the assets
                                    of the Falcon Companies that are Tax
                                    Partnerships in accordance with the Falcon
                                    Allocation Agreement (as described in
                                    Section 6.10(h) of the Purchase and
                                    Contribution Agreement), and the aggregate
                                    gross value of all the membership interests
                                    in Charter Holdings (including liabilities
                                    of Charter Holdings and its Subsidiaries)
                                    shall be allocated among the assets of
                                    Charter Holdings and its Subsidiaries in
                                    accordance with the Charter Allocation
                                    Agreement (as described in Section 6.10(h)
                                    of the Purchase and Contribution Agreement).
                                    Unless otherwise required by applicable law,
                                    CCI and the Falcon Holders agree to act, and
                                    cause their respective affiliates to act, in
                                    accordance with the allocations provided
                                    herein in any relevant Tax Returns or
                                    similar filings.

                                    The Falcon Holders shall have typical rights
                                    with respect to access to Charter LLC's book
                                    and records. As soon as reasonably
                                    practicable following the end of each fiscal
                                    year, but in no event later than July 15,
                                    Charter LLC shall furnish to each Falcon
                                    Holder Schedule K-1 for such Falcon Holder,
                                    and Charter LLC shall furnish to Marc
                                    Nathanson (and to any other Falcon Holding
                                    requesting such information) a complete copy
                                    of Charter LLC's


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                                    federal information return (Form 1065) for
                                    such fiscal year (as filed) and a schedule
                                    setting forth each member's capital account
                                    balance as of the end of such fiscal year;
                                    provided, however, that for the taxable year
                                    of Charter LLC in which the Closing occurs,
                                    such information must be furnished no later
                                    than August 15 following the end of such
                                    fiscal year. In addition, Charter LLC shall,
                                    upon the request of Marc Nathanson (or other
                                    Falcon Holder), promptly provide Marc
                                    Nathanson (or such Falcon Holder) with
                                    copies of tax-related schedules, workpapers,
                                    appraisals, and other documents

Governance                          The Falcon Holders will have no voting
                                    rights, except that the operating agreement
                                    of Charter LLC cannot be amended in a manner
                                    that is adverse to the Falcon Holders and
                                    that treats the Units of the Falcon Holders
                                    in a discriminatory manner vis a vis the
                                    Units held by CCI, Paul Allen or their
                                    affiliates, without the consent of Holders
                                    owning a majority of the Units adversely
                                    affected.

                                    Charter LLC will be a manager-managed (and
                                    not a member-managed) limited liability
                                    company, and the manager(s) will be CCI,
                                    PublicCo, and/or their affiliates.

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                                    EXHIBIT E

                          EXCHANGE AGREEMENT TERM SHEET

Certain definitions                 Charter LLC: the limited liability company
                                    formed to acquire the Sellers' partnership
                                    interests in Falcon Communications, L.P. and
                                    to hold all of Charter's other cable
                                    television systems.

                                    PublicCo: the entity through which Charter
                                    effects an initial public offering of
                                    indirect equity interests in Charter LLC,
                                    and its successors.

Right to exchange interests         Any holder of a membership interest in
                                    Charter LLC will have the right at any time
                                    (subject to the conditions specified in
                                    "Conditions to exchange" below) to exchange
                                    all or part of its membership interest in
                                    Charter LLC for shares of PublicCo common
                                    stock.

                                    The shares of PublicCo common stock received
                                    in the exchange would be:

                                    -        of the same class as the shares of
                                             PublicCo common stock that are
                                             publicly traded

                                    -        duly authorized, validly issued,
                                             fully paid, and nonassessable

                                    -        freely tradable and transferable,
                                             subject only to restrictions
                                             imposed by applicable securities
                                             laws

                                    -        "Registrable Securities" at the
                                             time of their issuance for purposes
                                             of the Registration Rights
                                             Agreement to be entered into
                                             pursuant to the Purchase Agreement


Conditions to exchange              A holder's right to exchange its membership
                                    interest in Charter LLC for PublicCo's
                                    common stock would be conditioned on the
                                    holder's execution and delivery to PublicCo
                                    of such investment representations and other
                                    undertakings as are customarily given by
                                    persons acquiring securities in a private
                                    placement.

                                    In addition, if PublicCo reasonably
                                    determines that, notwithstanding such
                                    investment representations and other
                                    undertakings, its issuance of common stock
                                    in exchange for any holder's membership
                                    interest in Charter LLC must be registered
                                    under the Securities Act, then, in lieu of
                                    issuing common stock in exchange for such
                                    membership interest, PublicCo will purchase
                                    or cause to be purchased such membership
                                    interest for a purchase price in cash equal
                                    to the value thereof, as determined under
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                                    "Exchange ratio" below.

Mandatory exchange upon IPO         Each holder will agree to exchange its
                                    membership interest in Charter LLC for
                                    PublicCo's common stock immediately prior to
                                    PublicCo's initial public offering if:

                                    -        PublicCo's initial public offering
                                             will occur concurrently with or
                                             after the closing under the
                                             Purchase and Contribution
                                             Agreement; and

                                    -        the holder has received an opinion
                                             of counsel to PublicCo, in
                                             customary form, subject to
                                             customary exceptions and
                                             qualifications and based upon
                                             reasonable assumptions and
                                             representations of PublicCo, each
                                             holder, and third parties, that the
                                             exchange qualifies under Section
                                             351 of the Internal Revenue Code

Exchange ratio                      The exchange ratio will be determined in a
                                    manner that preserves the exchanging
                                    member's relative ownership interest in
                                    Charter LLC.

                                    To implement the general principle described
                                    above, but subject to any modifications that
                                    may be appropriate to implement this
                                    principle, the value of the shares of
                                    PublicCo common stock received in the
                                    exchange will be the same as the value of
                                    the membership interest in Charter LLC
                                    exchanged for such shares, where the value
                                    of the exchanged membership interest would
                                    be determined by reference to the value of
                                    shares of PublicCo common stock.

                                    Shares of PublicCo common stock would be
                                    valued as follows:

                                    -        shares of PublicCo common stock
                                             would be valued at the price to the
                                             public of such shares in PublicCo's
                                             initial public offering (before any
                                             underwriting or brokerage discounts
                                             and commissions) if the exchange
                                             occurs concurrently with PublicCo's
                                             initial public offering

                                    -        shares of PublicCo common stock
                                             would be valued at the average
                                             trading price of such shares for
                                             the twenty trading days prior to
                                             the exchange if the exchange occurs
                                             after PublicCo's initial public
                                             offering

                                    Regardless of which method is used to value
                                    shares of PublicCo common stock, a
                                    membership interest in Charter LLC would be
                                    valued by reference to the value used for
                                    shares of PublicCo


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                                    common stock. The parties contemplate that:

                                    -        the value of a membership interest
                                             in Charter LLC would be the product
                                             of the percentage interest
                                             represented by such membership
                                             interest times the aggregate value
                                             of Charter LLC

                                    -        the aggregate value of Charter LLC
                                             would equal the value of PublicCo's
                                             membership interest in Charter LLC
                                             divided by the percentage interest
                                             represented by PublicCo's
                                             membership interest in Charter LLC

                                    -        the value of PublicCo's membership
                                             interest in Charter LLC would equal
                                             the sum of (i) the aggregate value
                                             of all outstanding shares of
                                             PublicCo common stock, with each
                                             share valued as described above,
                                             plus (ii) the amount by which the
                                             aggregate exercise price of all
                                             in-the-money options, warrants, and
                                             other similar instruments
                                             exercisable or convertible for
                                             shares of PublicCo common stock is
                                             less than the aggregate value of
                                             all PublicCo common stock issuable
                                             upon the exercise or conversion
                                             thereof

Modification of formulas
for calculating the exchange ratio  This term sheet does not prescribe the
                                    capital structure of either Charter LLC
                                    calculating the exchange ratio or PublicCo
                                    and, therefore, equity interests (such as
                                    preferred or convertible interests) or
                                    liabilities of Charter LLC or PublicCo, or
                                    assets of PublicCo other than its interest
                                    in Charter LLC may exist that prevent the
                                    formulas described under "Exchange ratio"
                                    above from preserving an exchanging member's
                                    relative ownership interest in Charter LLC.
                                    The Exchange Agreement will include
                                    appropriate provisions to deal with such
                                    equity interests, liabilities, or assets.


Registration Rights                 In addition to the Registration Rights
                                    provided in the Registration Rights
                                    Agreement in the form of Exhibit C to the
                                    Purchase and Contribution Agreement, if the
                                    exchange of membership interests in Charter
                                    LLC for PublicCo common stock is to occur
                                    concurrently with PublicCo's initial public
                                    offering and shares of PublicCo stock owned
                                    by any stockholder of PublicCo will be
                                    included in the initial public offering,
                                    then each holder of membership interests in
                                    Charter LLC will have the right to sell a
                                    proportionate number of shares of PublicCo
                                    common stock in the initial public offering
                                    on substantially the same terms as are
                                    described in Section 3 of the Registration
                                    Rights Agreement.


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                                                                    EXHIBIT 2.10

                               PURCHASE AGREEMENT


                            dated as of May 21, 1999



                                      among

                      BLACKSTONE TWF CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P.
                     BLACKSTONE TWF CAPITAL PARTNERS A L.P.
                     BLACKSTONE TWF CAPITAL PARTNERS B L.P.
               BLACKSTONE TWF FAMILY INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
                                 RCF CARRY, LLC
                         FANCH MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, INC.
                           PBW CARRIED INTEREST, INC.
                          RCF INDIANA MANAGEMENT CORP.
                       THE ROBERT C. FANCH REVOCABLE TRUST
                                 A. DEAN WANDRY
                                THOMAS W. BINNING
                                   JACK POTTLE
                    SDG/MICHIGAN COMMUNICATIONS JOINT VENTURE
                      FANCH-JV2 MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
              COONEY CABLE ASSOCIATES OF OHIO, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
                   MARK TWAIN CABLEVISION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
                         NORTH TEXAS CABLEVISION, LTD.,
                 POST CABLEVISION OF TEXAS, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
                       SPRING GREEN COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.,
                   FANCH-NARRAGANSETT CSI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
                                       and
                 FANCH CABLEVISION OF KANSAS GENERAL PARTNERSHIP

                                   ("Sellers")

                                       and


                          CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
                                    ("Buyer")
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ARTICLE I.    CERTAIN DEFINITIONS........................................................................3

ARTICLE II.           PURCHASE AND SALE.................................................................14

     Section 2.1      Covenant of Purchase and Sale; Stock and Assets. .................................14

     Section 2.2      Excluded Assets...................................................................16

     Section 2.3      Assumed and Retained Obligations and Liabilities..................................17

     Section 2.4      Purchase Price....................................................................19

     Section 2.5      Indemnity Escrow..................................................................22

     Section 2.6      Current Items Amount..............................................................22

     Section 2.7      Subscriber Adjustment ............................................................24

     Section 2.8      Closing Adjustments...............................................................25

ARTICLE III.          RELATED MATTERS...................................................................26

     Section 3.1      HSR Act Compliance................................................................26

     Section 3.2      Bulk Sales........................................................................26

     Section 3.3      Use of Names and Logos............................................................26

     Section 3.4      Transfer Taxes....................................................................27

     Section 3.5      Sellers' Obligations Several and Not Joint........................................27

     Section 3.6      CSI's Interest In FNCSI...........................................................27
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ARTICLE IV.           BUYER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES............................................28

     Section 4.1      Organization of Buyer.............................................................28

     Section 4.2      Authority.........................................................................28

     Section 4.3      No Conflict; Required Consents....................................................28

     Section 4.4      Litigation........................................................................29

     Section 4.5      Finders and Brokers...............................................................29

     Section 4.6      Financial Statements..............................................................29

     Section 4.7      Full Access.......................................................................29

ARTICLE V.            SELLERS' REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES...........................................30

     Section 5.1      Organization and Qualification of Sellers.........................................30

     Section 5.2      Power; Capacity; Authority; No Conflict...........................................30

     Section 5.3      Consents..........................................................................31

     Section 5.4      Title to Assets...................................................................32

     Section 5.5      Controlled Entity Assets..........................................................33

     Section 5.6      Franchises, Licenses and Contracts................................................33

     Section 5.7      Real Property.....................................................................33

     Section 5.8      Equipment.........................................................................34

     Section 5.9      Employee Benefits; Employees......................................................34

     Section 5.10     Litigation........................................................................35
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     Section 5.11     Taxes.............................................................................36

     Section 5.12     Legal Compliance..................................................................37

     Section 5.13     Systems Information...............................................................38

     Section 5.14     Environmental.....................................................................38

     Section 5.15     Financial Information.............................................................39

     Section 5.16     Capacity Licenses; Affiliate Transactions.........................................39

     Section 5.17     Bonds.............................................................................39

     Section 5.18     Finders; Brokers and Advisors.....................................................40

     Section 5.19     Intentionally Blank...............................................................40

     Section 5.20     Billing Systems...................................................................40

     Section 5.21     Overbuilds........................................................................40

     Section 5.22     Social Contract...................................................................40

     Section 5.23     Year 2000.........................................................................41

     Section 5.24     Cure..............................................................................41

ARTICLE VI.           COVENANTS.........................................................................41

     Section 6.1      Certain Affirmative Covenants of Sellers Regarding the Systems....................41

     Section 6.2      Certain Negative Covenants of Sellers.............................................43

     Section 6.3      Employee Matters..................................................................44
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     Section 6.4      Confidentiality...................................................................46

     Section 6.5      Notification of Certain Matters...................................................47

     Section 6.6      Commercially Reasonable Efforts...................................................47

     Section 6.7      Consents..........................................................................47

     Section 6.8      Risk of Loss; Condemnation........................................................49

     Section 6.9      Pending Acquisitions..............................................................49

     Section 6.10     Repayment of Indebtedness of Controlled Entities..................................50

     Section 6.11     Year 2000 Matters.................................................................50

     Section 6.12     Tax Matters.......................................................................51

ARTICLE VII.          CONDITIONS PRECEDENT..............................................................53

     Section 7.1      Conditions to Buyer's Obligations.................................................53

     Section 7.2      Conditions to Sellers' Obligations................................................55

     Section 7.3      Non-Assignment....................................................................57

ARTICLE VIII.         CLOSING...........................................................................58

     Section 8.1      Closing; Time and Place...........................................................58

     Section 8.2      Sellers' Deliveries...............................................................58

     Section 8.3      Buyer's Deliveries................................................................60

ARTICLE IX.           TERMINATION.......................................................................61

     Section 9.1      Termination Events................................................................61
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     Section 9.2      Effect of Termination.............................................................62

ARTICLE X.            REMEDIES IN THE EVENT OF
                      DEFAULT PRIOR TO CLOSING..........................................................62

     Section 10.1     Default by Buyer..................................................................62

     Section 10.2     Default by Sellers................................................................62

     Section 10.3     Specific Performance..............................................................63

ARTICLE XI.           INDEMNIFICATION...................................................................63

     Section 11.1     Indemnification by Sellers........................................................63

     Section 11.2     Indemnification by Buyer..........................................................64

     Section 11.3     Indemnified Third Party Claim.....................................................64

     Section 11.4     Determination of Indemnification Amounts and Related Matters......................65

     Section 11.5     Time and Manner of Certain Claims.................................................66

     Section 11.6     Limitation on Indemnification.....................................................66

ARTICLE XII.          MISCELLANEOUS.....................................................................67

     Section 12.1     Expenses..........................................................................67

     Section 12.2     Waivers...........................................................................67

     Section 12.3     Notices...........................................................................67

     Section 12.4     Entire Agreement; Amendments......................................................69

     Section 12.5     Binding Effect; Benefits..........................................................69
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     Section 12.6     Headings, Schedules, and Exhibits.................................................70

     Section 12.7     Non-Recourse......................................................................70

     Section 12.8     Counterparts......................................................................70

     Section 12.9     Disclaimer of Warranty............................................................70

     Section 12.10    Publicity.........................................................................70

     Section 12.11    Governing Law.....................................................................71

     Section 12.12    Third Parties; Joint Ventures.....................................................71

     Section 12.13    Construction......................................................................71

     Section 12.14    Further Acts......................................................................71
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                             EXHIBITS and SCHEDULES

EXHIBITS:

A    -        Indemnity Escrow Agreement
B    -        Bill of Sale and Assignment
C    -        Assumption Agreement
D    -        Opinion of Sellers' Counsel
E    -        Opinion of Sellers' FCC Counsel
F    -        Opinion of Buyer's Counsel
G    -        CLEC Term Sheet

SCHEDULES:

1.0                Service Areas (showing separately CSI Service Areas and Asset
                   Sellers Service Areas
2.1(b)(i)          Vehicles
2.1(b)(ii)(I)      Owned Real Property
2.1(b)(ii)(II)     Leased Real Property
2.1(b)(iii)        Franchises
2.1(b)(iv)         Licenses
2.1(b)(v)          Contracts
2.2(b)(i)          High-speed Data Contracts
5.3                Required Consents
5.4                Liens
5.9                Employee Benefit Plans; Collective Bargaining Agreements
5.10               Litigation
5.11               Exceptions to Tax Compliance
5.13               System Information and Rate Regulation Information
5.15(a)            Recent Acquisitions/Divestitures
5.15(c)            Summary of 1999 Budget
5.16(a)            Affiliate Agreements
5.15(b)            Capacity Licenses
5.17               Bonds
5.20               Billing Systems
5.21               Overbuilds
5.22               Social Contract Compliance
6.2                Marketing Practices


The preceding schedules and exhibits have been omitted from this exhibit. The
company agrees to provide copies of such schedules and exhibits to the
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                               PURCHASE AGREEMENT


         THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered into as
of May 21, 1999, by and among BLACKSTONE TWF CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P., a Delaware
limited partnership; BLACKSTONE TWF CAPITAL PARTNERS A L.P., a Delaware limited
partnership; BLACKSTONE TWF CAPITAL PARTNERS B L.P., a Delaware limited
partnership; BLACKSTONE TWF FAMILY INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP, L.P., a Delaware
limited partnership (collectively "Blackstone"); RCF CARRY, LLC, a Colorado
limited liability company; FANCH MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, INC., a Colorado
corporation; PBW CARRIED INTEREST, INC., a Colorado corporation; RCF INDIANA
MANAGEMENT CORP., a Colorado corporation; SDG/MICHIGAN COMMUNICATIONS JOINT
VENTURE; THE ROBERT C. FANCH REVOCABLE TRUST, THOMAS W. BINNING, A. DEAN WANDRY
and JACK POTTLE (collectively the "Fanch JV1 Partners" and together with
Blackstone, the "FCILP Sellers"); FANCH-JV2 MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a
Delaware limited partnership ("Master"); COONEY CABLE ASSOCIATES OF OHIO,
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Delaware limited partnership ("Cooney"); MARK TWAIN
CABLEVISION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Missouri limited partnership ("Twain"); NORTH
TEXAS CABLEVISION, LTD., a Texas limited partnership ("NTC"); POST CABLEVISION
OF TEXAS, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Texas limited partnership ("Post"); SPRING
GREEN COMMUNICATIONS, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Spring Green");
FANCH CABLEVISION OF KANSAS GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, a Rhode Island general
partnership ("FKGP"); and FANCH-NARRAGANSETT CSI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Delaware
limited partnership ("FNCSI") (Cooney, Master, FCILP Sellers, Twain, NTC, Post,
Spring Green, FKGP and FNCSI are sometimes referred to collectively herein as
the "Sellers", and each of them is sometimes individually referred to as a
"Seller"); and CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC., a Delaware corporation ("Buyer").


                                    RECITALS

         (a) FKGP owns all of the outstanding capital stock (the "CSI Stock") of
Cable Systems, Inc., a Kansas corporation ("CSI"). Cooney owns all of the
capital stock (the "Tioga Stock") of Tioga Cable Company, Inc., a Pennsylvania
corporation ("Tioga").

         (b) The FCILP Sellers own all of the partnership interests in Fanch
Cablevision of Indiana, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("FCILP"). FCILP in
turn owns all of the capital stock (the "Hornell Stock") of Hornell Television
Service, Inc., a New York corporation ("Hornell"). FCILP also will own at
Closing (or will have the right to acquire) all of the capital stock (the "ARH
Stock") of ARH Ltd. ("ARH"). (The CSI Stock, the Hornell Stock, the Tioga Stock,
and the ARH Stock is sometimes referred to herein collectively as the "Stock").
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         (c) Prior to the Closing hereunder, pursuant to the Distribution
Agreement dated the date hereof by and among TWFanch-one Co., a Delaware general
partnership ("TWF1"), and its partners (the "TWF1 Distribution Agreement") TWF1
will distribute and/or sell to FCILP the ARH Stock (subject to Section 6.9(f)
and will distribute and/or sell to FCILP and Hornell, cable television systems
(the "TWF1 Systems") serving the communities listed on Schedule 1.0(c) under the
heading "TWF1 Service Areas."

         (d) Prior to the Closing hereunder, TWFanch-two Co., a Delaware general
partnership, ("TWF2") pursuant to an agreement dated the date hereof by and
among TWF2 and its partners (the "TWF2 Distribution Agreement"), will distribute
and/or sell to Cooney, Tioga and Master, the cable television systems (the "TWF2
Systems") serving the communities listed on Schedule 1.0 (d) under the heading
"TWF2 Service Areas." All of the TWF2 Systems will be distributed to either
Cooney, Master or Tioga.

         (e) NTC, Post, Spring Green, CSI, FNCSI and Twain on the date hereof
own the cable television systems serving the communities listed on Schedule
1.0(e). The areas listed on Schedules 1.0(c), 1.0(d) and 1.0(e) are sometimes
referred to collectively as the "Service Areas."

         (f) Cooney, Master, Twain, NTC, Post, Spring Green and FNCSI are
sometimes herein referred to collectively as the "Asset Sellers"). CSI, Hornell,
Tioga, ARH and FCILP are sometimes herein referred to collectively as the
"Controlled Entities"). The Asset Sellers and the Controlled Entities are
sometimes together referred to herein as the "Operating Entities."

         (g) FKGP has agreed to sell the CSI Stock to Buyer, and Buyer has
agreed to acquire the CSI Stock from FKGP, upon the terms and conditions set
forth in this Agreement.

         (h) Cooney has agreed to sell the Tioga Stock to Buyer, and Buyer has
agreed to acquire the Tioga Stock from Cooney, upon the terms and conditions set
forth in this Agreement.

         (i) The FCILP Sellers have agreed to sell the partnership interests in
FCILP (the "FCILP Interests") to Buyer, and Buyer has agreed to acquire the
FCILP Interests from the FCILP Sellers, upon the terms and conditions set forth
in this Agreement.

         (j) Asset Sellers have agreed to convey to Buyer, and Buyer has agreed
to purchase from Sellers, the Asset Sellers Assets (as hereinafter defined),
other than the Asset Sellers Excluded Assets (as hereinafter defined), upon the
terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.


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                                   AGREEMENTS

         In consideration of the mutual covenants and promises set forth herein,
Buyer and Sellers agree as follows:


                         ARTICLE I. CERTAIN DEFINITIONS

SECTION 1.1       DEFINITIONS

         As used in this Agreement, the following terms, whether in singular or
plural forms, shall have the following meanings:

         "Accounts Receivable" shall mean all rights of the Operating Entities
to payment for goods or services provided prior to the Adjustment Time
(including, but not limited to, rights to payment for cable services provided to
customers of the Systems, the sale of advertising, the leasing of channels, and
other goods, services and rentals).

         "Adjustment Time" shall mean 12:01 a.m. on the Closing Date.

         "Affiliate" shall mean, with respect to any Person, any other Person
controlling, controlled by or under common control with such Person, with
"control" for such purpose meaning the possession, directly or indirectly, of
the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a
Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities or voting interests,
by contract or otherwise.

         "Agreement" means this Purchase Agreement including all schedules and
exhibits attached hereto, as may be amended from time to time.

         "Allocation" has the meaning set forth at Section 2.4(d).

         "ARH" means ARH, Ltd., a Colorado corporation.

         "ARH Price Factor" shall have the meaning set forth at Section 6.9.

         "ARH Purchase Agreement" shall mean the Stock Purchase Agreement dated
May 12, 1999 between TWF1 and ARH, Ltd. ("ARH").

         "ARH Stock" shall have the meaning set forth at Section 6.9.

         "ARH Subscriber Number" means 17,656.


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         "ARH Systems" shall have the meaning set forth at Section 6.9.

         "Assets" means the Asset Sellers Assets and the Controlled Entity
Assets.

         "Asset Sellers" shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

         "Asset Sellers Assets" has the meaning set forth at Section 2.1(b).

         "Asset Sellers Business" shall mean the business of owning, operating
and maintaining the Asset Sellers Systems, including, but not limited to, the
provision of cable television service by Asset Sellers to subscribers of the
Asset Sellers Systems.

         "Asset Sellers Contracts" has the meaning set forth at Section
2.1(b)(v).

         "Asset Sellers Excluded Assets" has the meaning set forth at Section
2.2.

         "Asset Sellers Franchises" has the meaning set forth at Section
2.1(b)(iii).

         "Asset Sellers Licenses" has the meaning set forth at Section
2.1(b)(iv).

         "Asset Sellers Systems" shall mean the cable television systems now
owned by Twain, Spring Green, NTC, Post and FNCSI, which serve the areas listed
for such entities on Schedule 1.0(e); and the TWF2 Systems, other than those
distributed to Tioga.

         "Assumed Obligations and Liabilities" has the meaning set forth at
Section 2.3(a).

         "Basic Cable" means the lowest level package of programming services
that includes all retransmitted off-air broadcast signals and that must be
purchased in order to subscribe to other levels of service.

         "Bill of Sale" means the Bill of Sale and Assignment in the form
annexed hereto as Exhibit B.

         "Bulk Subscribers" shall mean, for each System, the quotient obtained
by dividing (A) the aggregate dollar monthly amount billed for the calendar
month immediately prior to the month in which Closing occurs to commercial
accounts and to bulk accounts such as hotels, motels, hospitals, apartment
houses, college dormitories and similar multiple dwelling units for which
payment is made on a bulk basis on behalf of residents, students or guests for
Basic Cable and, if applicable, Expanded Cable by (B) (i) the monthly rate for
Basic Cable and if applicable, Expanded Cable in such System if the account
receives Basic Cable and Expanded Cable, or (ii) the monthly rate for Basic


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Cable in such System if the account receives only Basic Cable (excluding
pass-through charges for sales taxes, line-itemized franchise fees, fees charged
by the FCC and other similar line-itemized charges). In making this calculation
there shall be included only billings to commercial/bulk accounts that have paid
in full at least one monthly bill for cable television service and has not more
than ten dollars ($10.00) more than 65 days past due (excluding late fees and
charges and amounts subject to a bona fide dispute).

         "Business" shall mean the business of operating the Systems.

         "Business Day" shall mean any day other than Saturday, Sunday or a day
on which banking institutions in New York, New York are required or authorized
to be closed.

         "Cable Act" means Title VI of the Communications Act of 1934, as
amended, 47 U.S.C. Sections 151 et. seq., and all provisions of the Cable
Communications Policy Act OF 1984, the Cable Television Consumer Protection and
Competition Act of 1992, and the provisions of the Telecommunications Act of
1996 amending Title VI of the Communications Act of 1934, in each case as
amended and in effect from time to time.

         "Capacity Licenses" shall mean the capacity license agreements, fiber
optic agreements and similar agreements described on Schedule 5.16 by which an
Operating Entity either licenses capacity or grants a right to use capacity on
fibers to another Person, or by which an Operating Entity has the right to use
fibers owned by another Person.

         "Capital Expenditure" means expenditures that would be characterized as
capital expenditures under GAAP.

         "Closing" has the meaning given in Section 8.1.

         "Closing Date" has the meaning given in Section 8.1.

         "Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and
the regulations thereunder, or any subsequent legislative enactment thereof, as
in effect from time to time.

         "Commercially Reasonable Efforts" shall mean such efforts as do not
require the party to (i) undertake extraordinary or unreasonable measures,
including, without limitation, the initiation or prosecution of legal
proceedings or the payment of fees in excess of normal and usual filing and
processing fees or (ii) assume any material additional liability or make any
material additional commitment.


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         "Consents" shall mean the consents, permits, approvals and
authorizations of Governmental Authorities and other Persons necessary to
transfer the Stock and Asset Sellers Assets to Buyer and to consummate the other
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

         "Contracts" shall have the meaning set forth at Section 2.1(b)(v).

         "Controlled Entities" has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

         "Controlled Entity Business" shall mean the business of owning,
operating and maintaining the Controlled Entity Systems, including the provision
of cable television service by the Controlled Entity to subscribers of the
Controlled Entity Systems.

         "Controlled Entity Credit Agreements" means (i) the Loan Agreement
dated January 27, 1993 among Fleet National Bank, CSI and FNCSI, as amended, and
the security agreements and other documents executed in connection therewith;
(ii) the Consulting Agreement dated January 12, 1988 between CSI and Eugene
Smith, as amended by an Amendment to Consulting Agreement dated December 31,
1992; and (iii) the credit agreement that will be in effect at Closing governing
long-term debt of FCILP, Hornell and (if the acquisition of the ARH Stock has
closed prior to Closing) ARH.

         "Controlled Entity Liabilities" shall mean all liabilities of the
Controlled Entities that would be required to be shown as a liability of the
Controlled Entities on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP,
including the outstanding amount of loans under the Controlled Entity Credit
Agreements, including current maturities thereunder.

         "Controlled Entity Excluded Assets" has the meaning set forth at
Section 2.2.

         "Controlled Entity Systems" shall mean the TWF1 Systems, the cable
television systems owned by CSI that serve the Service Areas listed on Schedule
1.0(e) which designate CSI as the service provider, the TWF2 Systems that are
distributed to Tioga, and the ARH Systems.

         "Copyright Act" means the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended.

         "Current Items Amount" has the meaning set forth at Section 2.6.

         "EBU's" shall mean the sum of (A) Good Subscribers plus (b) Bulk
Subscribers.

         "EBU Adjustment Factor" shall mean Four Thousand Five Hundred
Seventy-one
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         "Eligible Accounts Receivable" has the meaning set forth at Section
2.6(a).

         "Employee Benefit Plan" means any pension, retirement, profit- sharing,
deferred compensation, vacation, severance, bonus, incentive, medical, vision,
dental, disability, life insurance or any other material employee benefit plan
as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA or any other employee plan or program for
the benefit of any employees of the Systems.

         "Encumbrances" shall mean any pledge, claim, mortgage, lien, charge,
encumbrance or security interest of any kind or nature whatsoever.

         "Entity Sellers" means the FCILP Sellers, Cooney (in its capacity as
the owner of the Tioga Stock) and FKGP.

         "Environmental Law" means any Legal Requirement pertaining to land use,
air, soil, surface water, groundwater (including the protection, cleanup,
removal, remediation or damage thereof), the handling, storage, treatment or
disposal of waste, including hazardous waste, and the handling, storage,
manufacture, treatment or transportation of hazardous materials, or to the
protection of public health and safety, occupational health and safety or worker
health and safety or any other environmental matter, including the following
laws as amended and as in effect at the relevant time (including, but not
limited to, the following statutes, any regulations promulgated pursuant to any
of them, any permits, licenses or authorizations issued thereunder, any state or
regional analogues thereto and any permits or regulations issued thereunder):
(A) Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. Section 7401, et seq.); (B) Clean Water Act (33
U.S.C. Section 1251, et seq.); (C) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42
U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq.); (D) Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq.); (E) Safe
Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f, et seq.); (F) the Hazardous Materials
Transportation Act; (G) the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
and (H) Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. Section 2601, et seq.).

         "Equipment" means the Asset Sellers Equipment and the Controlled Entity
Equipment.

         "ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended.

         "Escrow Agent" shall mean Bank of Montreal or such other party as Buyer
and Sellers shall agree.


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         "Excluded Assets" means the Controlled Entities' Excluded Assets and
the Asset Sellers Excluded Assets.

         "Expanded Cable" means the package or packages of programming service
that are offered to subscribers separately from Basic Cable for a charge that is
in addition to the charge for Basic Cable, and that can only be purchased by
subscribers that also receive Basic Cable; provided that "Expanded Cable" does
not include Pay TV, a la carte programming tiers, or other programming services
offered on a per-channel or pay-per-view basis.

         "Expenses" has the meaning set forth at Section 2.6 (c)

         "FCC" means the Federal Communications Commission.

         "FCC Licenses" shall mean any licenses issued or granted to the
Operating Entities by the FCC, including all amendments thereto and renewals or
modifications thereof.

         "FCC Regulations" means the rules, regulations and published policies
of the FCC promulgated by the FCC with respect to the Cable Act, as in effect
from time to time.

         "FCILP Interests" has the meaning given in the Recitals.

         "Final Adjustment Certificate" has the meaning set forth at Section
2.8(b).

         "Financial Statements" has the meaning set forth at Section 5.15.

         "Franchises" means the Corporations Franchises and the Asset Sellers
Franchises.

         "Franchising Authorities" shall mean all Governmental Authorities that
have issued or granted any Franchises relating to the operation of the Systems.

         "GAAP" shall mean generally accepted accounting principles as in effect
in the United States of America.

         "Good Subscriber" shall mean each household or individual or business
(other than accounts that pay on a bulk basis on behalf of multiple users or
that pay a commercial rate that is different from the rate charged to
individuals) that at the date of determination (i) subscribes to Basic Cable
provided by a System (exclusive of secondary outlets and courtesy accounts),
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(including discounted rates offered in the ordinary course of business
consistent with past practice), (iii) has paid for at least one month of
service, and (iv) has not more than ten dollars ($10.00) more than 65 days past
due (excluding late fees and charges and amounts subject to a bona fide
dispute). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Closing occurs in December,
November data will be used to determine the number of Good Subscribers in the
Systems served from the headends in Murray and Mayfield, Kentucky.

         "Governmental Authority" means the United States of America, any state,
commonwealth, territory, or possession thereof, and any political subdivision or
quasi-governmental authority of any of the same, including any court, tribunal,
department, bureau, commission or board.

         "Hazardous Substances" shall mean any pollutant or contaminant, any
hazardous or toxic substance, material, constituent or waste or any pollutant,
in any case that is labeled or regulated as such by any Governmental Authority
pursuant to an Environmental Law, including petroleum or petroleum compounds,
radioactive materials, asbestos or any asbestos-containing material, or
polychlorinated biphenyls.

         "Hornell" has the meaning given in the Recitals.

         "HSR ACT" means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of
1976, as amended.

         "Indemnitee" has the meaning set forth at Section 11.3(a)

         "Indemnity Escrow Amount" has the meaning set forth at Section 2.5.

         "Indemnitor" has the meaning set forth at Section 11.3(a)

         "Indemnity Escrow Agreement" shall mean the Indemnity Escrow Agreement
among Buyer, Sellers and Escrow Agent, substantially in the form annexed hereto
as Exhibit A.

         "Indemnity Limit" has the meaning given at Section 2.5 hereof.

         "Initial Adjustment Certificate" has the meaning set forth at Section
2.8(a)

         "Judgment" means any judgment, writ, order, injunction, award, or
decree of any court, judge, justice, magistrate, Governmental Authority or
arbitrators.


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         "Leased Real Property" means the Corporations Leased Real Property and
the Asset Sellers Leased Real Property.

         "Legal Requirements" means applicable common law and any statute,
ordinance, code or other law, rule, regulation, or order enacted, adopted or
promulgated by any Governmental Authority, including, without limitation,
Judgments and the Franchises.

         "Licenses" has the meaning set forth at Section 5.6.

         "Lien" means any security agreement, any financing statement filed with
any Governmental Authority, any conditional sale or other title retention
agreement, and any lease, consignment or bailment given for purposes of
security.

         "Litigation" means any claim, action, suit, proceeding, arbitration,
investigation, hearing, or other similar activity or procedure that could result
in a Judgment.

         "Losses" means any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, penalties,
costs, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable counsel fees and
costs and expenses incurred in the investigation, defense or settlement of any
claims covered by the indemnification provided for in Article 11 hereof, but
shall in no event include incidental or consequential damages.

         "Mandatory Consents" has the meaning given at Section 5.3.

         "Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse effect on the
business, results of operations, assets or financial condition of the Operating
Entities or the Business taken as a whole, but without giving effect to any
effect resulting from changes in conditions (including economic conditions,
changes in FCC Regulations, or federal, state or local governmental actions,
legislation or regulations) that are applicable to the economy or the cable
television industry on a national, regional, state or local basis or any changes
in technology or competition affecting the business of the Operating Entities.

         "Operating Entities" has the meaning given in the Recitals.

         "Outside Closing Date" has the meaning set forth at Section 8.1(b).

         "Owned Real Property" means the Controlled Entity Owned Real Property
and the Asset Sellers Owned Real Property.


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         "Owner" means any FCILP Seller, any general partner or any limited
partner of a Seller, or any partner, stockholder, director or officer of a
Controlled Entity or of any entity that is a partner of a Seller.

         "Ownership Interests" means the FCILP Interests, the Tioga Stock and
the CSI Stock.

         "Pay TV" means premium programming services selected by and sold to
subscribers on a per-channel or per-program basis.

         "Pending Acquisitions" has the meaning given at Section 6.1.

         "Permitted Lien" means (i) Liens for Taxes that are not yet due and
payable or that are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and
for which adequate reserves have been established by Sellers, (ii) rights
reserved to any Governmental Authority to regulate the affected property, (iii)
as to leased Assets, interests of the lessors thereof and Liens affecting the
interests of the lessors thereof, (iv) inchoate materialmen's, mechanics',
workmen's, repairmen's or other like Liens arising in the ordinary course of
business, (v) as to any parcel of Owned Real Property or Leased Real Property,
easements, building restrictions, deed restrictions, rights of subsurface and
mineral owners, and other Liens that do not adversely affect or impair the use
thereof as it is currently being used by the Corporations or Asset Sellers in
the ordinary course of their business, (vi) as to the Stock, restrictions on
transfer imposed by Federal and state securities laws and regulations, (vii) in
the case of CSI and FNCSI, Liens securing CSI's and FNCSI's obligations under
the CSI Credit Agreement, and (viii) Liens described on Schedule 5.4.

         "Person" means any natural person, Governmental Authority, corporation,
general or limited partnership, joint venture, trust, association, limited
liability company, or unincorporated entity of any kind.

         "Pole Attachment Agreements" means pole attachment authorizations and
agreements held by an Operating Entity that relate to a System and were granted
by a public utility or other Person providing utility services or by a
municipality or other Governmental Authority.

         "Purchase Price" has the meaning set forth at Section 2.4(a).

         "Real Property" means Owned Real Property and Leased Real Property.


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         "Recent Purchase Agreements" shall mean the purchase agreements
described on Schedule 5.15.

         "Recently Acquired Systems" shall mean the Systems acquired under the
Recent Purchase Agreements.

         "Required Consents" has the meaning given at Section 5.3.

         "Road Runner Contracts" means (i) the Agreement dated January 27, 1999
between TWF1 and ServiceCo., LLC, (ii) the Agreement dated July 21, 1998,
between TWF1 and Convergence.com Corporation, and (iii) the letter of intent
dated May 3, 1999 between ServiceCo, LLC and TWF2.

         "Service Areas" mean the geographic areas served by the Systems, as
listed on Schedule 1.0(c), 1.0(d) and 1.0(e).

         "Social Contract" means the Social Contract between TWE, TWI Cable,
Inc. and Time Warner Entertainment-Advance/Newhouse Partnership, or any
subsidiary, division or affiliate thereof, and the FCC, effective November 30,
1995 (FCC 95-478), as amended through the date hereof.

         "Social Contract Systems" has the meaning set forth at Section 5.22.

         "Stock" means the ARH Stock, the Hornell Stock, the CSI Stock and the
Tioga Stock.

         "Subscriber Adjustment" shall have the meaning given at Section 2.7
hereof.

         "Subsidiary" means, with respect to any Person, any other person of
which the outstanding voting stock or partnership interests or membership
interests sufficient to elect at least a majority of its board of directors or
other governing body (or, if there are no such voting interests, of which 50% or
more of the equity interests) is owned (beneficially or otherwise) directly or
indirectly by such first Person or any Subsidiary thereof.

         "System" means any of the Systems.

         "Systems" shall mean the cable television systems serving the areas
listed on Schedules 1.0(c), 1.0(d) and 1.0(e).


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         "Taxes" shall mean any and all taxes, fees, levies, duties, tariffs,
imposts, and other charges of any kind (together with any and all interest,
penalties, additions to tax and additional amounts imposed with respect thereto)
imposed by any Taxing Authority, including but not limited to income, sales,
use, ad valorem, value added, franchise, severance, net or gross proceeds,
withholding, payroll, employment, excise or property taxes, and similar charges.

         "Taxing Authority" shall mean any federal, state, local or foreign
governmental body or political subdivision with the power to impose Taxes.

         "Tax Returns" shall mean any return, report, information return or
other document (including any related or supporting information) filed or
required to be filed with any Taxing Authority in connection with the
determination, assessment, collection, administration or reposition of any
Taxes.

         "Tioga" has the meaning given in the Recitals.

         "Threshold EBU Number" shall mean 525,000.

         "Transferable Franchise Areas" shall have the meaning given at Section
7.3.

         "Transaction Documents" shall mean this Agreement, the Indemnity Escrow
Agreements, and each other instrument, document, certificate and agreement
required or contemplated to be executed and delivered hereunder and thereunder.

         "To Sellers' Knowledge" or the equivalent means to the actual knowledge
of Jack Pottle, Robert C. Fanch or Jeffrey D. Elberson.

         TWF1 Distribution Agreement" and "TWF2 Distribution Agreement" shall
have the meanings set forth in the Recitals.

         "TWF1 Systems" has the meaning given in the Recitals.

         "TWF2 Systems" has the meaning given in the Recitals.


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                          ARTICLE II. PURCHASE AND SALE


SECTION 2.1       COVENANT OF PURCHASE AND SALE; STOCK AND ASSETS.

         a. PURCHASE AND SALE OF OWNERSHIP INTERESTS. Subject to the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement, at Closing (i) FKGP shall sell, convey
and transfer to Buyer, and Buyer shall acquire from FKGP the CSI Stock, free and
clear of any Encumbrances, and the original minute books, stock records and
corporate records of CSI, (ii) the FCILP Sellers shall sell, convey and transfer
to Buyer, and Buyer shall acquire from the FCILP Sellers all of the FCILP
Interests free and clear of any Encumbrances (other than Encumbrances under the
Controlled Entity Credit Agreements that would be released upon payment of the
indebtedness under the Controlled Entity Credit Agreement applicable to FCILP),
and (iii) Cooney shall sell, convey and transfer to Buyer, and Buyer shall
acquire from Cooney the Tioga Stock free and clear of any Encumbrances, and the
original minute books, stock records and corporate records of Tioga.

         b. PURCHASE AND SALE OF ASSET SELLERS ASSETS. At Closing, subject to
the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Asset Sellers shall sell,
convey, assign, and transfer to Buyer, and Buyer shall acquire from Asset
Sellers, free and clear of all Liens (except for Permitted Liens), all right,
title and interest in all of the assets and properties, real and personal,
tangible and intangible, used or held for use by Asset Sellers in the operation
of the Asset Sellers Business and the Asset Sellers Systems (the "Asset Sellers
Assets"; provided that Asset Sellers Assets does not include the Tioga Stock),
including, without limitation, the following:

                  i. Equipment. All tangible personal property owned or leased
         by Asset Sellers and used in connection with the Asset Sellers Systems,
         including, without limitation, antennae, aboveground and underground
         cable, distribution systems, headend and line amplifiers, programming
         signal decoders for each satellite service which scrambles its signal,
         housedrops, including disconnected housedrops, utility poles, local
         origination equipment, vehicles and trailers, microwave equipment,
         testing equipment, furniture, fixtures, and other physical assets. All
         vehicles used or held for use in the operation of the Systems (except
         the ARH Systems) are described on Schedule 2.1(b)(i) and at Closing
         will be owned by an Asset Seller or an Operating Entity. Schedule
         2.1(b)(i) lists all vehicles used in the Systems.

                  ii. Real Property. All interests in real property used by
         Asset Sellers in connection with the operation of the Asset Sellers
         Business, including all


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         interest in, title and rights to improvements, fixtures and
         appurtenances thereon, owned by Asset Sellers. Schedule 2.1(b)(ii)
         lists all real property owned by TWF1, TWF2 or an Operating Entity and
         used in operation of the Systems (the "Owned Real Property"). Schedule
         2.1(b)(ii) lists all material real property leased by TWF1 or TWF2 or
         an Operating Entity and used or held for use in the operation of the
         Systems (the "Leased Real Property").

                  iii. Franchises. Any cable television franchises, related
         agreements, ordinances, permits, instruments, resolutions or other
         authorizations, issued to or granted to the Asset Sellers by any
         Franchising Authority, including amendments thereto and renewals or
         modifications thereof authorizing the construction or operation of the
         Asset Sellers Systems (individually an "Asset Sellers Franchise" and
         collectively, the "Asset Sellers Franchises"). All of the cable
         television franchises relating to the Systems are listed on Schedule
         2.1(b)(iii), which Schedule will be revised at or before Closing to
         designate those Franchises to be held at Closing by the Asset Sellers
         and those held by Controlled Entities.

                  iv. Licenses. The cable television relay service (CARS),
         business radio and other licenses, authorizations, FCC Licenses or
         permits issued by the FCC or any other Governmental Authority used in
         the operation of the Asset Sellers Business that are held by Asset
         Sellers and in effect as of the date hereof or entered into or obtained
         by Asset Sellers in the ordinary course of business between the date
         hereof and the Closing Date, (the "Asset Sellers Licenses").

                  v. Contracts. The private easements or rights of access,
         contractual rights to easements, Capacity Licenses, Pole Attachment
         Agreements or joint line agreements, tower space lease agreements,
         advertising agreements, underground conduit agreements, crossing
         agreements, bulk and commercial service agreements, retransmission
         consent agreements and must-carry requests, high-speed data and similar
         agreements, and all other agreements, written or oral (including any
         amendments and other modifications thereto) to which any Asset Seller
         is a party or which affect the Asset Sellers Assets, the Asset Sellers
         Business, or the Asset Sellers Systems in effect as of the date hereof
         or entered or obtained in the ordinary course of business between the
         date hereof and the Closing Date as permitted by this Agreement (other
         than Asset Sellers Excluded Assets) (the "Asset Sellers Contracts").

                  vi. Accounts Receivable. All Accounts Receivable of the Asset
         Sellers.



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                  vii. Recent Purchase Agreements. Asset Sellers' rights under
         the Recent Purchase Agreements and any escrow arrangements thereunder,
         to the extent the same relate to Systems acquired by Buyer hereunder.

                  viii. Goodwill. The goodwill associated with the Asset Sellers
         Business.

                  ix. Books and Records. All engineering records, files, data,
         drawings, blueprints, schematics and maps, if any, of the Asset Sellers
         Systems.

SECTION 2.2       EXCLUDED ASSETS.

         a. CONTROLLED ENTITY EXCLUDED ASSETS. Notwithstanding the provisions of
Sections 2.1 or 5.5, the Controlled Entity Assets shall not include the
following, which shall be either terminated by the Controlled Entities prior to
or at Closing or assigned by the Controlled Entities to another entity at or
prior to Closing (the "Corporations Excluded Assets"):

                           i. The Controlled Entities' programming agreements,
                  and the Road Runner Contracts, which at or prior to Closing
                  shall be either terminated by the Controlled Entities or
                  assigned by the Controlled Entities to an Affiliate of a
                  Seller but not to a Controlled Entity or an Asset Seller;

                           ii. Bonds, letters of credit, surety instruments, and
                  other similar items maintained by the Controlled Entities (any
                  of the same maintained by the Controlled Entities will be
                  terminated at Closing);

                           iii. The Controlled Entities insurance policies,
                  which will be terminated at Closing; and any insurance
                  policies and rights and claims thereunder, including any
                  keyman life insurance policies and any life insurance insuring
                  the life of Robert C. Fanch;

                           iv. Subject to the provisions of Section 3.3, the
                  trade names "CableComm" and "ConnecTV" and variations thereof;
                  and

                           v. All assets located in Denver, Colorado including
                  the Oracle computer system (including hardware) in Denver,
                  Colorado used by certain Operating Entities for accounting,
                  payroll and similar functions.


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         b. ASSET SELLERS EXCLUDED ASSETS. Notwithstanding the provisions of
Section 2.1, the Asset Sellers Assets shall not include the following, which
shall be retained by Asset Sellers (the "Asset Sellers Excluded Assets" and,
together with the Controlled Entity Excluded Assets, the "Excluded Assets"):

                  i. the Road Runner Contracts, and all programming agreements
         of Asset Sellers except the high-speed data and similar agreements
         listed on Schedule 2.2(b)(i);

                  ii. bonds, letters of credit, surety instruments, and other
         similar items;

                  iii. cash and cash equivalents of Asset Sellers;

                  iv. equipment owned by customers of the Asset Sellers
         Business, such as converters purchased by customers and house wiring;

                  v. the account books of original entry, general ledgers and
         financial records of Asset Sellers used in connection with the Asset
         Seller Systems, provided, however, that Asset Sellers shall (i) from
         time to time upon reasonable notice from Buyer, provide to Buyer access
         to and copies of any of such books and records as then may be in Asset
         Sellers' possession if required by Buyer for business purposes, and
         (ii) retain possession of such books and records for a reasonable
         period, not to exceed three (3) years from the Closing Date;

                  vi. subject to the provisions of Section 3.3, Asset Sellers'
         trademarks, trade names, service marks, service names, logos, and
         similar proprietary rights, including the names "CableComm" and
         "ConnecTV";

                  vii. promissory notes; and

                  viii. any right to a rebate for overfunding of health
         insurance plans.

SECTION 2.3        ASSUMED AND RETAINED OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES.

         a. Assumed Obligations and Liabilities. Subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, from and after the Closing Date, the Controlled
Entities shall remain solely liable for all of their liabilities and
obligations, and Buyer shall assume, pay, discharge, and perform the following
obligations and liabilities of Sellers (the "Assumed Obligations and
Liabilities"):


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                  i. those obligations and liabilities attributable to periods
         on or after the Closing Date that arise out of or relate to the
         Ownership Interests, the Asset Sellers Franchises, Asset Sellers
         Licenses, Asset Sellers Contracts, Asset Sellers Assets, Asset Sellers
         Systems, or Asset Sellers Business, and those that arise out of or
         relate to the Recent Purchase Agreements;

                  ii. All obligations and liabilities under the Capacity
         Licenses;

                  iii. All obligations and liabilities under the Social Contract
         relating to the Systems;

                  iv. All obligations and liabilities under the ARH Purchase
         Agreement, unless the same has been terminated at the date of Closing;

                  v. the obligations and liabilities through and including
         December 31, 2000 under the billing services agreement by which CSG
         provides billing services to certain Systems;

                  vi. other obligations and liabilities of Asset Sellers
         (including those used in computing the Current Items Amount) for which
         there shall be a reduction in the Purchase Price with respect thereto
         pursuant to Section 2.6;

                  vii. all obligations and liabilities arising out of or
         relating to the ownership of the Asset Sellers Assets, the Ownership
         Interests or the Stock and/or operation of the Systems and the Business
         after the Closing Date excluding Taxes the Entity Sellers, Hornell and
         Tioga owe as a result of their ownership of the Ownership Interests
         before Closing and as a result of the consummation of the transactions
         contemplated in Section 7.2(i); and

                  viii. all obligations and liabilities arising out of or
         relating to the Assets, the Stock or the Ownership Interests, and/or
         operations of the Systems or the Business on or prior to the Closing
         Date (including without limitation any accrued or incurred claims
         pursuant to any employee benefit plans or compensation plans) to the
         extent the same exceed the limit of Sellers' indemnification liability
         to Buyer under Article XI hereof, excluding Taxes the Entity Sellers,
         Hornell and Tioga owe as a result of their ownership of the Ownership
         Interests before Closing and as a result of the consummation of the
         transactions contemplated in Section 7.2(i).

         b. Retained Obligations and Liabilities. The following obligations and
liabilities arising out of or relating to the Asset Sellers Assets and the Asset
Sellers


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Business other than the Assumed Obligations and Liabilities shall remain and be
the obligations and liabilities of Asset Sellers (collectively, the "Retained
Obligations and Liabilities"):

                  i. To the extent of the limit of Asset Sellers'
         indemnification obligation under Article XI hereof, all obligations and
         liabilities arising before the Closing Date with respect to the Asset
         Sellers Assets and the Asset Sellers Business excluding, however,
         obligations and liabilities included in the Current Items Amount; and

                  ii. all obligations and liabilities arising out of or with
         respect to the Excluded Assets.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, "Retained Obligations and Liabilities"
does not include any obligations or liabilities of the Controlled Entities, all
of which (including without limitation obligations under the TWF1 Distribution
Agreement and the TWF2 Distribution Agreement and any Capacity License Agreement
to which a Controlled Entity is a party or under which a Controlled Entity is
bound) shall remain the sole obligations of the Controlled Entities.

SECTION 2.4       PURCHASE PRICE.

         a. Purchase Price. As consideration for its purchase of the Asset
Sellers Assets and the Ownership Interests, Buyer shall pay to Sellers
(allocated among Sellers as provided at subsection (d) of this Section 2.4) a
total price of Two Billion Four Hundred Million Dollars ($2,400,000,000), which
amount shall be subject to adjustment under certain circumstances as set forth
herein (the "Purchase Price").

         b.       Payment for Ownership Interests.

                  (1) The Purchase Price shall be (A) reduced by the long-term
liabilities of CSI and current maturities of long-term debt, computed under GAAP
as of Closing (the "CSI Liabilities"); and (B) increased by cash, marketable
securities and cash equivalents of CSI as of Closing. Such reduction shall be
allocated to the portion of the Purchase Price allocable to the CSI Stock.

                  (2) The Purchase Price shall be (A) reduced by the long-term
liabilities of FCILP and current maturities of long-term debt on a consolidated
basis, computed under GAAP as of Closing, including Hornell and ARH (the "FCILP
Liabilities"); and (B) increased by cash, marketable securities and cash
equivalents of FCILP, Hornell and


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ARH as of Closing. Such reduction shall be allocated to the portion of the
Purchase Price allocable to the FCILP Interests.

                  (3) The Purchase Price shall be (A) reduced by long-term
liabilities of Tioga and current maturities of long-term debt, computed under
GAAP as of Closing (the "Tioga Liabilities"); and (B) increased by cash,
marketable securities and cash equivalents of Tioga as of Closing. Such
reduction shall be allocated to the portion of the Purchase Price allocable to
the Tioga Stock

         c. Payment of Purchase Price. (I) At Closing, Buyer shall pay to
Sellers the Purchase Price, adjusted under Sections 2.4(e) and 2.7 hereof, and
adjusted for the Entity Sellers under clause (6) above, plus or minus the
Current Items Amount of the Asset Sellers and the Controlled Entities as
calculated and estimated in the Initial Adjustment Certificate, less the
Indemnity Escrow Amount that shall be deposited at Closing by Buyer into the
indemnity escrow account established pursuant to Section 2.5 below.

         d. Purchase Price Allocation.

                  (1) The allocation (the "Allocation") of the aggregate amount
of the Purchase Price among the CSI Stock, the Tioga Stock, the FCILP Interests
and the Asset Sellers Assets of each Asset Seller is as follows for this purpose
Post and NTC shall be aggregated as one Seller Group, and the CSI Stock and
FNCSI Assets shall be aggregated:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                  <C>
                  FCILP Interests                    $1,820,014,844
                  Cooney Assets                      $   53,116,817
                  Tioga Stock                        $    3,979,189
                  Master Assets                      $  344,179,745
                  Twain Assets                       $   19,111,911
                  CSI Stock and FNCSI Assets         $   40,209,376
                  NTC and Post                       $   80,192,809
                  Spring Green                       $   39,195,309
</TABLE>


Sellers may modify the Allocation at or before Closing; provided that such
modification shall be in writing, delivered to Buyer no fewer than ten (10) days
prior to Closing, and shall be subject to Buyer's consent, which consent shall
not be unreasonably withheld.

                  (2) For purposes of this Section 2.4(d)(2), Purchase
Consideration shall equal $2,400,000,000 plus any liabilities assumed by Buyer
pursuant to Section 2.3 of this Agreement to the extent such liabilities have
not been taken into account as an


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adjustment to Purchase Price pursuant to Section 2.4(b) or otherwise in this
Agreement (other than pursuant to Section 2.8), and provided such liabilities
are properly taken into account under Section 1060 of the Code. The Purchase
Consideration allocable to the Asset Sellers Assets of each Asset Seller shall
be further allocated among the Asset Sellers Assets of each such Asset Seller in
an allocation agreement (the "Allocation Agreement") to be prepared in
accordance with the rules under Section 1060 of the Code, and (B) the aggregate
amount of the Purchase Consideration allocable to the FCILP Interests (the
"FCILP Purchase Consideration") shall be allocated in such Allocation Agreement
among the FCILP Systems, the stock of Hornell (the "Hornell Stock"), and if
applicable, the ARH Stock, in accordance with the rules under Sections 743(b),
751, 755 and 1060 of the Code, where applicable; provided that the amount
allocated to the ARH Stock will be $89,888,974. Sellers shall deliver a draft of
the Allocation Agreement to the Buyer at least sixty (60) days prior to the
Closing Date for approval and consent, and Buyer and the Sellers shall use
Commercially Reasonable Efforts to mutually agree upon the Allocation Agreement
prior to the Closing Date. In this regard, Buyer and Sellers agree that for
purposes of such Allocation Agreement (A) each Asset Sellers Asset that is a
tangible asset shall be allocated that portion of the Purchase Consideration
equal to its tax basis, reflecting all tax depreciation and retirements and
additions through the Closing Date, and any remaining amount of the Purchase
Consideration allocable to the Asset Sellers Assets of each Asset Seller shall
be allocated to such Asset Sellers Franchises, and (B) each asset of the FCILP
Systems that is a tangible asset shall be allocated that portion of the FCILP
Purchase Consideration equal to its tax basis reflecting all tax depreciation
and retirements and additions through the Closing Date and any remaining amount
of the FCILP Purchase Consideration not otherwise allocable to the Hornell Stock
or the ARH Stock shall be allocated to the Controlled Entity Franchises
comprising the FCILP Systems. Neither Buyer nor the Sellers shall unreasonably
withhold its approval and consent with respect to the Allocation Agreement.
Buyer and the Sellers agree that the Allocation Agreement shall be amended to
reflect any adjustments determined under Section 2.8 of this Agreement. Unless
otherwise required by applicable law, Buyer and the Sellers agree to act, and
cause their respective affiliates to act, in accordance with the computations
and allocations contained in the Allocation Agreement in any relevant Tax
Returns or similar filings (including any forms or reports required to be filed
pursuant to Section 1060 of the Code ("1060 Forms")), to cooperate in the
preparation of any 1060 Forms, to file such 1060 Forms in the manner required by
applicable law and to not take any position inconsistent with such Allocation
Agreement upon examination of any tax refund or refund claim, in any litigation
or otherwise.

         e. Reimbursement for Certain Capital Expenditures. If Closing occurs
after December 31, 1999, then at Closing, in addition to the Purchase Price,
Buyer shall reimburse Sellers for Capital Expenditures, other than maintenance
Capital Expenditures, made by the Operating Entities after December 31, 1999;
provided that Sellers shall not


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make rebuild Capital Expenditures after December 31, 1999 without approval of
Buyer, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.

SECTION 2.5        INDEMNITY ESCROW.

         On the Closing Date Buyer shall pay the aggregate sum of $25,000,000
("Indemnity Escrow Amount") to the Escrow Agent to be held under an Indemnity
Escrow Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A ("Indemnity Escrow
Agreement"). Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the liability
under the Indemnity Escrow Agreement shall be limited to the following amounts
for each of the following Seller or groups of Sellers (each a "Seller Group"):
the FCILP Sellers; Cooney; Master; FKGP and FNCSI (the "Kansas Sellers"); NTC
and Post ("Texas Sellers"); Twain; and Spring Green:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
         Seller Group              Indemnity Limit
         ------------              ---------------
<S>                                 <C>
         FCILP Sellers              $25,000,000
         Cooney                     $ 2,461,098
         Master                     $14,835,714
         Twain                      $   823,810
         Texas Sellers              $ 3,456,675
         Spring Green               $ 1,689,496
         Kansas Sellers             $ 1,733,207
</TABLE>

The foregoing amounts for each Seller Group is referred to herein as the
"Indemnity Limit" for that Seller Group. The Indemnity Escrow Amount shall be
paid in accordance with the terms of the Indemnity Escrow Agreement. All fees,
costs and expenses of the Escrow Agent to be paid pursuant to the Indemnity
Escrow Agreement shall be payable by Buyer.

SECTION 2.6        CURRENT ITEMS AMOUNT.

         In addition to the payment by Buyer of the Purchase Price, Buyer or
Sellers, as appropriate, shall pay to the other the net amount of the
adjustments and prorations effected pursuant to Sections 2.6(a), (b), (c), (d)
and (e) (collectively, the "Current Items Amount").

         a. Accounts Receivable. Sellers shall be entitled to a credit in an
amount equal to (i) 100% of accounts receivable of the Operating Entities
arising from advertising sales and tower rentals, (ii) one hundred percent
(100%) of the face amount of all Eligible Accounts Receivable that are one month
or less past due as of the Closing


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Date, (iii) ninety-seven percent (97%) of the face amount of all Eligible
Accounts Receivable that are more than one month but not more than two months
past due as of the Closing Date, (iv) seventy-five percent (75%) of the face
amount of all Eligible Accounts Receivable that are more than two months but not
more than three months past due as of the Closing Date and (v) zero percent (0%)
of the face amount of Eligible Accounts Receivable that are more than three
months past due as of the Closing Date. "Eligible Accounts Receivable" shall
mean accounts receivable of the Operating Entities resulting from their
provision of cable television and/or data service (excluding receivables from
sale of advertising or lease of tower space) prior to the Closing Date. Eligible
Accounts Receivable does not include receivables in respect of programming
launch fees.

         b. Advance Payments and Deposits. Buyer shall be entitled to a credit
in an amount equal to the aggregate of (i) all refundable deposits of
subscribers of the Systems as of the Closing Date, for converters, decoders, and
similar items, and (ii) the appropriate portion of all payments received by the
Operating Entities prior to Closing for services to be rendered by Buyer after
the Closing Date. Buyer shall not be entitled to a credit for any amounts paid
to an Operating Entity under a Capacity License Agreement except to the extent
that the Operating Entity has an obligation to undertake expenditures thereunder
for which it has been paid prior to closing which will be set forth on a
schedule to be delivered at Closing to Buyer by Sellers.

         c. Expenses. As of the Closing Date, the following expenses of the
Operating Entities (the "Expenses") shall be prorated, in accordance with GAAP,
according to the principle that all such Expenses for periods prior to the
Closing Date shall be for the account of Sellers, and all such expenses for
periods after the Closing Date shall be for the account of Buyer:

                  i. Franchise fees, and periodic rental or license fees under
         the Licenses and Contracts;

                  ii. Property taxes assessed on the Assets;

                  iii. Sales tax imposed on the provision of cable television
         service (but specifically excluding sales and transfer taxes imposed on
         the sale of Asset Sellers Assets and Stock pursuant to this Agreement);

                  iv. Accrued vacation pay of System employees;

                  v. Expenses for utilities, rents and service charges, and
         other goods or services furnished to the Business;


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                  vi. copyright fees based on signal carriage by the Systems;

                  vii. FCC annual fees for the year in which Closing occurs
         (which are prepaid one year in advance); and

                  viii. Except as provided herein, all other expenses properly
         allocable to the Systems under GAAP.

Provided, however, that any Expenses payable under or with respect to any
Excluded Asset shall not be prorated, nor shall there be a proration of
programming launch fees received by the Operating Entities prior to Closing or
receivable by the Operating Entities for programming launches made before
Closing (all of which payments and receivables will be retained by Sellers).
Buyer will not be obligated after Closing to continue the carriage of any
programming carried by the Systems prior to Closing except for certain local
programming carriage obligations and obligations to carry off-air programming
under must-carry rules and retransmission consent agreements and provided that
Buyer may be required to continue carriage of MTV and A&E in the Systems owned
by CSI, FNCSI and Mark Twain.

         d. Certain Prepaid Amounts. The Purchase Price shall be increased by
that portion of any prepayments by the Operating Entities of rents, fees, and
other expenses to the extent allocable to periods after the Closing Date,
including without limitation fees and commissions paid to non-affiliated tower
rental agents before Closing but benefitting periods after Closing in respect of
tower rental agreements pursuant to which any of the Operating Entities rent to
a third party space on towers owned by an Operating Entity; such fees and
commissions shall be deemed expensed ratably over the period of the applicable
tower space license.

SECTION 2.7       SUBSCRIBER ADJUSTMENT

         If at the Closing Date the Systems have fewer EBU's than the Threshold
EBU Number, then the Purchase Price shall be reduced by an amount (the
"Subscriber Adjustment") equal to the lesser of (i) the excess of the Threshold
Subscriber Number over the number of Applicable EBU's at Closing times the EBU
Adjustment Factor, or (ii) $114,275,000 ($110,430,000 if the ARH Stock is not
owned by FCILP at Closing). The Subscriber Adjustment, if any, shall be borne by
the respective Sellers as the Sellers may agree. In no event, however, shall
this alter the Buyer's obligations pursuant to Section 2.4(d), or the condition
set forth at Section 7.1(1).


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SECTION 2.8         CLOSING ADJUSTMENTS.

         a. The Initial Adjustment Certificate. No later than ten (10) days
prior to the Closing Date, Sellers shall deliver to Buyer Sellers' estimate as
of the Closing Date ("Initial Adjustment Certificate") certified by Sellers and
prepared in good faith and consistent with GAAP (except that obligations
relating to program launch fees shall not be included as a liability) setting
forth the number and calculation of EBU's and all adjustments including the
Current Items Amount and Subscriber Adjustment, and the Capital Expenditure
amount under Section 2.4(e), if any, proposed to be made at the Closing as of
the Closing Date. Prior to Closing, Sellers shall provide Buyer or Buyer's
representative with copies of all books and records as Buyer may reasonably
request for purposes of verifying the Initial Adjustment Certificate and Sellers
shall make a representative of Sellers available at Sellers' offices to meet
with Buyer's accountants and other representatives. The Initial Adjustment
Certificate shall be used to determine adjustments to the Purchase Price at
Closing.

         b. Trueup of Current Items Amount. As soon as practicable after the
Closing Date, and in any event within ninety (90) days after the Closing Date,
Buyer shall deliver to Sellers a final calculation calculated as of the Closing
Date, of the Current Items Amount and the Subscriber Adjustment, if any, and the
Capital Expenditure amount under Section 2.4(e), if any, together with such
supporting documentation as Sellers may reasonably request, in a certificate
prepared consistently with GAAP (the "Final Adjustment Certificate"), which
shall evidence in reasonable detail the nature and extent of each calculation.
The Final Adjustment Certificate shall be final and conclusive unless objected
to by Sellers in writing within thirty (30) days after delivery. Sellers and
Buyer shall attempt jointly to reach agreement as to the amount of the Current
Items Amount and Subscriber Adjustment within forty-five (45) days after receipt
by Buyer of such written objection by Sellers, which agreement, if achieved,
shall be binding upon both parties to this Agreement and not subject to dispute
or review. If Sellers and Buyer cannot reach agreement as to the amount of the
closing adjustments within such forty-five (45) day period, Sellers and Buyer
agree to submit promptly any disputed adjustment to Ernst & Young in Denver,
Colorado, which shall resolve the disputed items, and whose decision shall be
binding. All costs and expenses of Ernst & Young LLP for its services rendered
in connection with this Section 2.8 shall be borne one-half by Sellers and
one-half by Buyer. Any amounts due Buyer or Sellers for closing adjustments
shall be paid by the party owing such amount by wire or accounts transfer of
immediately available funds to an account designated by the party to be paid
(or, to the extent disputed amounts are held by the Escrow Agent, shall be paid
by the Escrow Agent pursuant to joint written instructions of Buyer and Sellers
in accordance with such final resolution) not later than five (5) Business Days
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conclusive. Any amount which becomes payable pursuant to this Section 2.8 will
constitute an adjustment to the Purchase Price for all purposes.


                          ARTICLE III. RELATED MATTERS


SECTION 3.1       HSR ACT COMPLIANCE.

         As soon as practicable after the execution of this Agreement, and in
any event within thirty (30) days after the date of this Agreement (or, if
later, five (5) days after the approval set forth at Section 7.2(g) has been
obtained), Buyer and Sellers shall each file all required notifications under
the HSR Act; each such filing shall request early termination of the waiting
period imposed by the HSR Act. Buyer on the one hand and Sellers on the other
hand shall each pay one half of all filing fees required thereby. Thereafter
Buyer and Sellers shall use commercially reasonable efforts to promptly comply
with all requests for additional information and shall diligently pursue
termination of the waiting period under the HSR Act and procurement of all
required consents thereunder.

SECTION 3.2       BULK SALES.

         Buyer and Sellers each waive compliance by the other with all bulk
sales Legal Requirements applicable to the transactions contemplated hereby;
provided that in the event that any Franchise shall require otherwise, Buyer and
Sellers will comply with the bulk sales Legal Requirements applicable to such
Franchise.

SECTION 3.3       USE OF NAMES AND LOGOS.

         For a period of one hundred eighty (180) days after Closing, Buyer
shall be entitled to use the trademarks, trade names, service marks, service
names, logos, and similar proprietary rights of the Operating Entities to the
extent incorporated in or on the Assets. Thereafter Buyer shall cease any use of
such trademarks, trade names, service marks, service names, logos, and similar
proprietary rights of the Operating Entities, provided that Buyer shall not be
required to remove the foregoing from and Equipment maintained in the possession
of any subscriber at any time, and provided further that Buyer shall have all of
CSI's rights, if any, in the names "Cable Systems, Inc." and "CSI", all of
Hornell's rights, if any, in the name "Hornell", all of Tioga's rights in the
name "Tioga", and (if the closing of the purchase of the ARH Stock has been
completed) all of ARH's rights, if any, in the name "ARH".


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SECTION 3.4       TRANSFER TAXES.

         Any sales, use, transfer, and similar taxes (other than income taxes of
Sellers attributable to periods prior to Closing or income taxes imposed on any
income and gain of Sellers arising from the sale of stock and assets pursuant to
this Agreement) arising from or payable by reason of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement shall be paid one-half by Buyer and one-half by
Sellers. Buyer and Sellers will cooperate in all reasonable respects to prepare
and file all necessary Tax Returns and other documentation with respect to all
such transfer, documentary, sales, use stamp, registration and other Taxes and
fees.

SECTION 3.5       SELLERS' OBLIGATIONS SEVERAL AND NOT JOINT

         The obligations under the Indemnity Escrow Agreement, the obligations
of each of the Sellers under this Agreement, and the representations, warranties
and covenants of the Sellers hereunder, are several and not joint, and no Seller
is or shall be liable for a breach by another Seller of any obligation,
covenant, representation or warranty herein. The representations and warranties
of each Asset Seller herein apply only to that Asset Seller and its Systems and
Assets, and not to any other Seller or Operating Entity or to any Systems or
Assets of any other Seller or Operating Entity. The representations and
warranties herein relating to CSI or the assets of CSI are made only by FKGP and
not by any other Seller. The representations and warranties herein relating to
FCILP or the FCILP Interests or Hornell or ARH are made only by the FCILP
Sellers and not by any other Seller. The representations and warranties herein
relating to Tioga or its assets are made only by Cooney not by any other Seller.

SECTION 3.6       CSI'S INTEREST IN FNCSI

         Prior to or at Closing, at Sellers' option, Sellers, with the approval
of Buyer which may not be unreasonably withheld, may amend the agreement of
limited partnership of FNCSI to reduce CSI's interest in distributions from
FNCSI to one hundredth of one percent.


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               ARTICLE IV. BUYER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES


         Buyer represents and warrants to Sellers as follows:

SECTION 4.1       ORGANIZATION OF BUYER.

         Buyer is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good
standing under the laws of the State of Delaware, and has all requisite power
and authority to own and lease the properties and assets it currently owns and
leases and to conduct its activities as such activities are currently conducted.
Buyer is qualified to do business and in good standing, in all jurisdictions in
which the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification
necessary.

SECTION 4.2       AUTHORITY.

         Buyer has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute,
deliver, and perform this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which
it is a party and consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and
the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party. The execution, delivery,
and performance of this Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which
it is a party and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement and each Transaction Documents to which Buyer is a party have been
duly and validly authorized by all necessary corporate, action on the part of
Buyer. This Agreement has been, and the other Transaction Documents to which
Buyer is a party will be at the Closing, duly and validly executed and delivered
by Buyer, and this Agreement and each of the other Transaction Documents to
which Buyer is a party constitutes and will constitute on or prior to Closing
the valid and binding obligation of Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in
accordance with their respective terms, except as may be limited by applicable
bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally or
the availability of equitable remedies.

SECTION 4.3       NO CONFLICT; REQUIRED CONSENTS.

         Except for approval under the HSR Act, and except as set forth on
Schedule 4.3, and the filing by Buyer with the Securities and Exchange
Commission of any reports required to be filed in connection with the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby the execution, delivery,
and performance by Buyer of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents
to which it is a party, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated
herein, do not (i) conflict with or violate any provision of the articles of
incorporation or bylaws of Buyer, (ii) violate any provision of any Legal
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Schedule 4.3, conflict with, violate, result in a material breach of, or
constitute a material default under any agreement to which Buyer is a party or
by which Buyer or the assets or properties owned or leased by it are bound or
affected, or (iv) assuming receipt of the consents set forth on Schedule 4.3,
require any consent, approval, or authorization of, or filing of any
certificate, notice, application, report, other document with, any Governmental
Authority or other Person. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer makes no
representation or warranty regarding any of the foregoing that may result from
the specific legal or regulatory status of any Seller or as a result of any
other facts that specifically related to the business or activities in which
Seller is or proposes to be engaged other than the cable television business.

SECTION 4.4       LITIGATION.

         Except for any Litigation as may affect the cable television industry
(national or regional) generally there is no Litigation pending or, to Buyer's
knowledge, threatened by, against, affecting, or relating to Buyer or any of its
Affiliates in any court or before any Governmental Authority or any arbitrator
that, if adversely determined, would restrain or materially hinder or delay the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the
Transaction Documents, or cause any of such transactions to be rescinded, or
impair Buyer's ability to complete the transactions contemplated hereby or
thereby.

SECTION 4.5       FINDERS AND BROKERS.

         Buyer has not incurred any liability for any financial advisory,
brokerage, finder's or similar fee or commission, for which Sellers will in any
way have any liability in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.

SECTION 4.6       FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

         Buyer has delivered to Sellers true copies of Buyer's financial
statements as of March 31, 1999.

SECTION 4.7       FULL ACCESS.

         Buyer's representatives have received access to Sellers' books and
records, the Assets, and the facilities of the Systems to the extent reasonably
requested by Buyer, and Sellers have cooperated with Buyer to the end that Buyer
has been able to conduct its own inspection and investigation of the Systems and
the Assets to Buyer's reasonable satisfaction and has independently
investigated, analyzed and appraised the condition, value, prospects and
profitability thereof and performed such other presigning due


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diligence in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in
accordance with the normal practice of Buyer.


               ARTICLE V. SELLERS' REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES


         Subject to Section 3.5 hereof, Sellers represent and warrant to Buyer,
as of the date of this Agreement, as follows; provided that (i) Sellers make no
warranties concerning the ARH Systems, and the term "Systems" as used in this
Article V shall be deemed to exclude the ARH Systems, provided further that
certain Schedules attached hereto include information regarding ARH that Sellers
have provided based solely on information provided by ARH:

SECTION 5.1       ORGANIZATION AND QUALIFICATION OF SELLERS.

         a. Each Seller that is not a natural person and each Operating Entity
is an entity duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of
its formation.

         b. Each Operating Entity has all requisite partnership, corporate or
limited liability company power and authority to own, lease and use the Assets
owned by it and to conduct its Business as it is currently conducted.

         c. Except as would not have a Material Adverse Effect, each of the
Operating Entities is duly qualified to do business and validly existing and in
good standing as a foreign limited partnership or corporation in each state
where Systems owned by it are located.

SECTION 5.2       POWER; CAPACITY; AUTHORITY; NO CONFLICT.

         a. Each of the Sellers has all requisite corporate (where the Seller is
a corporation), limited liability company (where the Seller is a limited
liability company), or partnership (where the Seller is a partnership) power and
authority to execute, deliver, and perform this Agreement and each other
Transaction Document to which it is a party and consummate the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby. Each Seller who is a natural person has the
legal capacity to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and each other
Transaction Document to which it is a party. The execution, delivery, and
performance of this Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which a
Seller is a party and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which a Seller is a party have
been duly and validly authorized by all necessary partnership or corporate
action on the part of Sellers. This


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Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which a Seller is a party has
been or will be at the Closing, duly and validly executed and delivered by
Sellers, and this Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which a
Seller is a party constitute and will constitute at the Closing, the legal,
valid, and binding obligation of Sellers, enforceable against Sellers in
accordance with its terms, except as may be limited by applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency or similar laws affecting creditors rights generally or the
availability of equitable remedies.

         b. The execution, delivery, and performance by Sellers of this
Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which they are a party do not
(i) conflict with or violate any provision of the limited partnership agreement,
operating agreement, or articles of incorporation, bylaws, or declaration of
trust as the case may be, of Sellers or any Operating Entity, (ii) conflict
with, violate, result in a breach of, or constitute a default under (except for
the requirement that certain consents of parties to the Franchises, real estate
leases and Contracts be obtained to either (A) assign the same to Buyer or (B)
permit a change in control of the Controlled Entities), permit or result in the
termination, suspension or modification of any Contract, agreement, or
understanding to which any of the Operating Entities is a party or by which any
of the Operating Entities or any of the Assets is bound or affected or (iii)
result in the creation or imposition of any Lien or other encumbrance against or
upon any of the Assets; in each case other than a conflict, violation, breach or
default that would not impair the ability of Sellers to perform hereunder and
that would not have a Material Adverse Effect.

SECTION 5.3       CONSENTS

         Except for expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period
under the HSR Act, and except for the consents set forth on Schedule 5.3, no
material consents of Governmental Authorities or, to Seller's knowledge, other
third parties are required for the lawful consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, the TWF1 Distribution Agreement and the TWF2
Distribution Agreement, and the other Transaction Documents. The consents listed
on SCHEDULE 5.3 are referred to herein sometimes as "Required Consents", and the
consents designated with an asterisk on SCHEDULE 5.3 are referred to herein as
the "Mandatory Consents". Except as would not have a Material Adverse Effect,
assuming receipt of all consents listed on Schedule 5.3, the consummation of the
transactions contemplated in this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents
will not: (a) conflict with, constitute grounds for termination of, result in a
breach of, constitute a default under, or accelerate or permit the acceleration
of any performance required by the terms of any Franchise, Material License
(including FCC License), or Material Contract; and (b) will not result in the
creation of any Encumbrance upon the Asset Sellers Assets or the Stock.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Sellers make no representation or warranty
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from the specific legal or regulatory status of Buyer or as a result of any
other facts that specifically relate to the business or activities in which
Buyer is or proposed to be engaged other than the cable television business.

SECTION 5.4       TITLE TO ASSETS.

         a. Except for Permitted Liens, and Liens securing indebtedness of Asset
Sellers described on Schedule 5.4 that will be terminated at Closing, the Entity
Sellers will have and convey to Buyer at Closing title to the Ownership
Interests free and clear of any Encumbrances or Liens (other than Encumbrances
or Liens under the Controlled Entity Credit Agreements) and other than
restrictions on transfer imposed by Federal and state securities laws. The
Ownership Interests constitute all outstanding equity securities of FCILP, CSI
and Tioga; FCILP owns all of the equity securities of Hornell and (assuming the
transaction under the ARH Purchase Agreement has been consummated prior to
Closing) will own at Closing all equity securities of ARH.

         b. Except for Permitted Liens, Asset Sellers will have and convey to
Buyer at Closing good and marketable title to (or, in the case of Asset Sellers
Assets that are leased, valid leasehold interests in) and possession of all of
the Asset Sellers Assets, free and clear of all Encumbrances or Liens other than
Liens that will be terminated, released, removed or satisfied by the Closing
Date described on Schedule 5.4.

         c. Except for Permitted Liens, the Controlled Entities have or will
have at Closing good and marketable title to or leasehold rights in and
possession of all of the Controlled Entity Assets, free and clear of all Liens
other than Liens that will be terminated, released, removed or satisfied by the
Closing Date described on Schedule 5.4.

         d. The Stock at Closing will be duly issued, fully paid and
non-assessable and represents all of the issued and outstanding shares of
Capital Stock (or in the case of FCILP, partnership interests) of the Controlled
Entities.

         e. None of the Controlled Entities has or will have at Closing any
Subsidiaries except that FCILP owns and will own at Closing the Hornell Stock
and at Closing will own the ARH Stock if the Closing under the ARH Purchase
Agreement has closed.

         f. There are no outstanding options, warrants or similar rights to
acquire ownership interests in any of the Controlled Entities except in the case
of the ARH Stock, TWF1 under the ARH Purchase Agreement.


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SECTION 5.5       CONTROLLED ENTITY ASSETS

         a. At Closing, subject to Permitted Liens, the Controlled Entities
(other than ARH, as to which no warranty is made) shall possess good and valid
title to all assets used or held for use in the operation of the Controlled
Entity Systems. At or before Closing, Schedules 2.1(b)(i), 2.1(b)(ii),
2.1(b)(iii), 2.1(b)(iv) and 2.1(b)(v) will be updated to reflect whether the
respective Assets will be owned at Closing by a Controlled
Entity or an Asset Seller.

         b. The Controlled Entity Assets consist of the assets necessary to
operate the Controlled Entity Business, except that the Controlled Entity Assets
do not include programming contracts, employee benefit plans or the Excluded
Assets.

         c. The TWF1 Systems are all of the cable television systems to be
distributed and/or sold by TWF1 under the TWF1 Distribution Agreement; the TWF2
Systems are all of the cable television systems to be distributed and/or sold
under the TWF2 Distribution Agreement; the Asset Seller Assets also include all
cable television systems owned by NTC, Post, Spring Green, FNCSI and Twain as of
the date hereof.

SECTION 5.6       FRANCHISES, LICENSES AND CONTRACTS.

         As of the date hereof, Sellers shall have delivered or made available
to Buyer true and complete copies of each of the Franchises, material Licenses
(including FCC Licenses), and material Contracts and all amendments, assignments
and consents thereto. There has not occurred an uncured default by the Operating
Entities nor, to Sellers' knowledge, by any other Person under any of the
Franchises, Licenses, or Contracts that would be likely to have a Material
Adverse Effect. All FCC licenses used in operation of the Systems except earth
station licenses are listed on Schedule 2.1(b)(iv) (collectively the
"Licenses"). Schedule 2.1(b)(v) lists all material Contracts used in the
operation of the Systems (the "Contracts") other than underground conduit
agreements, crossing agreements, bulk and commercial service agreements or other
agreements and contracts that are not material to the Business.

SECTION 5.7       REAL PROPERTY.

         Except as would not have a Material Adverse Effect, the Operating
Entities hold or shall hold at Closing valid and marketable title to all
material Owned Real Property of the Controlled Entities and the leasehold
interests to all material Leased Real Property of the Controlled Entities, in
each case free and clear of any Liens, except for Permitted Liens.


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SECTION 5.8       EQUIPMENT.

         Except for ordinary wear and tear and except as would not have a
Material Adverse Effect, all of the Equipment is in good condition and
represents all of the Equipment utilized in the operation of the Systems other
than Excluded Assets.

SECTION 5.9       EMPLOYEE BENEFITS; EMPLOYEES.

         a. Except as would not have a Material Adverse Effect, (i) neither any
Operating Entity nor any Employee Benefit Plan (as defined in the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the rules and regulations thereunder
as amended ("ERISA")), maintained by an Operating Entity is in violation of the
provisions of ERISA; (ii) no reportable event within the meaning of Sections
4043 of ERISA has occurred and is continuing with respect to any such Employee
Benefit Plan; and (iii) no prohibited transaction within the meaning of Title I
of ERISA has occurred with respect to any such Employee Benefit Plan. All
Employee Benefit Plans are described on Schedule 5.9.

         b. Except as set forth in Schedule 5.9, (i) there are no collective
bargaining agreements applicable to any Person employed by the Operating
Entities that renders services in connection with the Systems or the Business,
and (ii) the Operating Entities have no duty to bargain with any labor
organization with respect to any such Person. Each of the Operating Entities has
fulfilled in all material respects their obligations under the collective
bargaining agreements set forth in Schedule 5.9. Except as set forth on Schedule
5.9 or as would not have a Material Adverse Effect, there are not pending any
unfair labor practice charges against the Operating Entities, nor is there any
demand for recognition or any other request or demand from a labor organization
for representative status with respect to any Person employed by the Operating
Entities that renders services in connection with the Systems. Seller will keep
Buyer reasonably apprised of material developments in any negotiations of
collective bargaining agreements after the execution of this Agreement.

         c. Except as would not have a Material Adverse Effect, the Operating
Entities are in compliance with all applicable Legal Requirements respecting
employment conditions and practices, have withheld and paid all amounts required
by any applicable Legal Requirements to be withheld from the wages or salaries
of its employees, and are not liable for any arrears of wages or any Taxes
(other than wages and Taxes that have not become due or payable) or penalties
for failure to comply with any of the foregoing.

         d. Except for the Consulting Agreement dated January 12, 1988, as
amended, between CSI and Eugene Smith, none of the Operating Entities is a party
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employment agreement relating to employees or consultants of the Business which
will constitute an Assumed Obligation or that would bind Buyer after Closing.

         e. Sellers have separately delivered to Buyer on a confidential basis a
list of the names, titles, job descriptions, and rates of compensation of all of
the employees whose duties relate exclusively to the Systems, including the
length of time such employee has been so employed, and whether such employee is
full time or part time.

         f. None of the Operating Entities has an obligation to provide
continuing health benefits to retirees.

         g. Except as indicated on Schedule 5.9, during the six-year period
ending on the Closing Date, none of the Operating Entities has contributed to or
been obligated to contribute to a multiemployer plan (as such term is defined in
ERISA Section 3(37)). Other than benefits provided through an employee pension
benefit plan (as such term is defined in ERISA Section 3(2)) or pursuant to the
continuation coverage requirements of ERISA section 601, none of the Operating
Entities has made any binding or nonbinding commitment to provide any benefits
to any employee of such Operating Entity following such employee's termination
of employment with such Operating Entity that would be payable by Buyer. No
Operating Entity has any knowledge of any fact that could result in the loss of
qualified status of any Employee Benefit Plan sponsored, adopted, or contributed
to by any Operating Entity that is intended to be qualified under Code section
401(a).

SECTION 5.10      LITIGATION.

         Except as set forth on Schedule 5.10 and any Litigation or Judgment
affecting the cable television industry generally, and also except for rate
complaints or certifications filed by customers or Franchising authorities, as
of the date of this Agreement there is no Litigation or Judgment outstanding to
which Sellers are bound or pending or, to Sellers' knowledge, threatened,
involving or affecting the Operating Entities, any of its Affiliates, directors,
officers, employees or agents, the Systems, or the Assets which, if adversely
determined, would be likely to have a Material Adverse Effect. There is no
action, suit, proceeding or investigation to restrain, prohibit or otherwise
challenge the legality or propriety of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement or materially hinder or delay the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement or the other Transaction Documents pending, or to
Sellers' knowledge, threatened against Sellers as of the date hereof.


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SECTION 5.11      TAXES.

         a. The Operating Entities have as of the date hereof, and will have as
of the Closing Date, timely filed all Tax Returns and all other reports that are
required to be filed as of the date hereof, or which are required to be filed on
or before the Closing Date, as the case may be. All such Tax Returns were and
will be prepared in good faith.

         b. Except as set forth on Schedule 5.11, all Taxes due and payable by
the Operating Entities on or before the date hereof or the Closing Date, as the
case may be, have been or will be timely paid, or properly accrued, except to
the extent any such Taxes are being contested in good faith by appropriate
proceedings by the Operating Entities.

         c. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, except for the
warranty at subsection (a) of this Section 5.11, Sellers make no representations
or warranties regarding the income taxes paid and income tax returns filed by
Hornell, Tioga or ARH prior to the Closing Date. Sellers shall have no liability
or obligation in respect of any restatement of any such tax returns of Hornell,
Tioga or ARH or any audit of any such tax returns of Hornell, Tioga or ARH or
any other matters concerning such tax returns.

         d. CSI has delivered to Buyer true, correct and complete copies of all
Tax Returns in the form filed) required to be filed by CSI on or prior to the
Closing Date. The Financial Statements reflect an adequate reserve in accordance
with GAAP (without regard to any amounts reserved for deferred taxes) for all
material unpaid Taxes payable by CSI for all Tax periods and portions thereof
through the date of such Financial Statements.

         e. Except as disclosed in Section 5.11, CSI has not executed any waiver
or extensions of any statute of limitations on the assessment or collection of
any Tax or with respect to any liability arising therefrom. Except as disclosed
in Schedule 5.11, none of the federal, state or local income Tax Returns filed
by CSI during the prior three years has been audited by any taxing authority.
Except as disclosed in Schedule 5.11, (i) neither the IRS nor any other
Governmental Authority has asserted, or to the best knowledge of CSI, threatened
to assert any deficiency or claim for additional Taxes against, or any
adjustment of Taxes relating to CSI and, to the best knowledge of CSI, no basis
exists for any such deficiency , claim or adjustment, and (ii) to the best
knowledge of CSI, there are no proposed reassessments of any property owned by
CSI that would affect the Taxes of CSI. There are no material Tax liens on any
assets of CSI, other than liens for current Taxes not yet due and payable and
liens for Taxes that are being contested in good faith by appropriate
proceedings and are disclosed on Schedule 5.11.


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         f. CSI was not included or includible in any consolidated, combined or
unitary Tax Return with any entity.

         g. CSI has not entered into any compensatory agreements with respect to
the performance of services which payment thereunder would result in a
non-deductible expense to it pursuant to Section 280G of the Code or an excise
Tax to the recipient of such payment pursuant to Section 4999 of the Code. No
acceleration of the vesting schedule for any property that is substantially
unvested within the meaning of the regulations under Section 83 of the Code will
occur in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

         h. No consent under Section 341(f) of the Code has been filed with
respect to CSI.

         i. Except for its general partnership interest in FNCSI, CSI has not
been at any time during the past ten (10) years a member of any partnership,
joint venture or other arrangement or contract which is treated as a partnership
for federal, state, local or foreign tax purposes or the holder of a beneficial
interest in any trust for any period for which the statute of limitations for
any Tax has not expired.

         j. CSI has withheld or collected and paid over to the appropriate
Taxing Authorities or are properly holding for such payment all material Taxes
required by law to be withheld or collected.

         k. Except as disclosed in Schedule 5.11, there are no tax sharing
agreements or similar arrangements with respect to or involving CSI.

         l. Except as disclosed in Schedule 5.11, CSI has no (i) income
reportable for a period ending after the Closing Date but attributable to a
transaction (e.g., an installment sale) occurring in or a change in accounting
method made for a period ending on or prior to the Closing Date which resulted
in a deferred reporting of income from such transaction or from such change in
accounting method (other than a deferred intercompany transaction), or (ii)
deferred gain or loss arising out of any deferred intercompany transaction.

SECTION 5.12      LEGAL COMPLIANCE.

         a. The operation of the Systems and the Business is in compliance with
all applicable Legal Requirements, including without limitation, the Cable Act
and the FCC Regulations, except to the extent that the failure to so comply with
any of the foregoing would not have a Material Adverse Effect.


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         b. Except as would not have a Material Adverse Effect, the Operating
Entities have made timely filings under Section 111 of the Copyright Act.
Sellers believe that such filings are based on a reasonable interpretation of
the Copyright Act and regulations thereunder; except as set forth in this
paragraph (b), Sellers make no warranty concerning compliance with the Copyright
Act.

SECTION 5.13      SYSTEMS INFORMATION.

         Schedule 5.13 sets forth with reasonable accuracy and completeness a
summary of services offered and rates charged by the Systems as of April 1, 1999
and certain rate regulation information.

SECTION 5.14      ENVIRONMENTAL.

         a. None of the Real Property is listed on the National Priorities Lists
or the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, Liability Information
System ("CERCLIS") , or is the subject of any "Superfund" evaluation or
investigation, or any other investigation or proceeding of any Governmental
Authority evaluating whether any remedial action is necessary to respond to any
release of Hazardous Substances on or in
connection with the Real Property.

         b. To the knowledge of Sellers, except as would not have a Material
Adverse Effect, the Operating Entities are in compliance in all material
respects with all Legal Requirements with respect to pollution or protection of
the environment, including Legal Requirements relating to actual or threatened
emissions, discharges, or releases of Hazardous Substances into the ambient air,
surface water, ground water, land, or otherwise relating to the manufacture,
processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport or
handling of Hazardous Substances.

         c. To Seller's knowledge, no claim or investigation based on
Environmental Law which relates to any Real Property or any operations or
conditions on it (a) has been asserted or conducted during Seller's ownership or
is currently pending against or with respect to Sellers or, to Sellers'
knowledge, any other Person, or (b) to Sellers' knowledge, is threatened.

         d. Within ten (10) days after the date hereof Sellers will advise Buyer
whether, to Sellers' knowledge, any underground or above-ground storage tanks
are located on real property used by the Systems.


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SECTION 5.15      FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

         a. Sellers have delivered to Buyer correct and complete copies of the
audited balance sheets and related audited statements of income of the Operating
Entities for the year ended December 31, 1998, other than Twain, whose financial
statements are unaudited, and unaudited balance sheets and statements of income
for the three (3) months ended March 31, 1999 (the "Financial Statements"). The
Financial Statements have been prepared in the ordinary course of business, are
based on the books and records of the Sellers, were prepared in all material
respects in accordance with GAAP consistently applied and present fairly in all
material respects the financial condition and results of operations of the
Operating Entities as of the dates and for the periods indicated; except that
(i) the March 31, 1999 statements do not include footnotes and are subject to
normal recurring year-end adjustments, and (ii) the Financial Statements may not
reflect amortization of programming launch fees in accordance with GAAP, and the
Financial Statements at and for the year ended December 31, 1998 do not reflect
the acquisitions and divestitures described on SCHEDULE 5.15(A). The Financial
Statements do not include ARH.

         b. Except for conditions affecting the cable television industry as a
whole, since December 31, 1998 there has been no material adverse change in the
financial condition or operations of the Operating Entities except for the
acquisitions and divestitures described on SCHEDULE 5.15(A).

         c. Attached as SCHEDULE 5.15(C) is a summary of the 1999 operating and
capital budget of the Operating Entities (excluding ARH).

SECTION 5.16      CAPACITY LICENSES; AFFILIATE TRANSACTIONS.

         Schedule 5.16(a) lists (i) the Capacity Licenses, all of which will
survive Closing and shall be assumed by Buyer, and (ii) the material agreements
between the Operating Entities on the one hand and an Affiliate of a Seller on
the other hand, and indicates which of such agreements will be terminated at or
before Closing and which will survive Closing. In addition, prior to Closing, if
the transaction under the ARH Purchase Agreement is consummated, ARH will enter
into a Capacity License with FiberNet, LLC in form substantially identical to
the existing Amended and Restated Capacity License Agreement between TWF1 and
FiberNet, LLC.

SECTION 5.17      BONDS.

         Schedule 5.17 sets forth the material franchise, construction,
fidelity, performance, and other bonds, and amounts outstanding under each,
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Operating Entities in connection with the Business. Buyer understands and agrees
that at Closing Buyer will be required to replace these bonds with its own
bonds, so that the existing bonds will be released promptly after Closing.

SECTION 5.18      FINDERS; BROKERS AND ADVISORS

         Except for fees payable to Affiliates of certain Sellers, and except
for the engagement of Waller Capital Corporation, with respect to each of which
Sellers shall have sole responsibility for the payment of all amounts owed,
Sellers and the Operating Entities have not employed any financial advisory,
broker or finder or incurred any liability for any financial advisory,
brokerage, finder's or similar fee or commission in connection with the
transactions contemplated by its Agreement.

SECTION 5.19      INTENTIONALLY BLANK

SECTION 5.20      BILLING SYSTEMS

         SCHEDULE 5.20 describes in all material respects the billing
contractors and systems used by the Systems.

SECTION 5.21      OVERBUILDS.

         As of the date of this Agreement, except as set forth on SCHEDULE 5.21
there are no material competing activated wired cable television services
offered by other cable television operators in the areas actually served by the
Systems. To Sellers' knowledge as of the date hereof, except as set forth on
SCHEDULE 5.21 no competing franchises have been issued to other persons to
operate cable television systems in the areas served by the Systems (other than
county areas where the Systems serve less than the entire county), and to
Sellers' knowledge no formal applications to obtain such competing franchises
are pending.

SECTION 5.22      SOCIAL CONTRACT

         The Systems listed on SCHEDULE 5.22 are the only Systems covered by the
Social Contract (the "Social Contract Systems"). SCHEDULE 5.22 sets forth the
status as of the date hereof of the Social Contract Systems' compliance with the
upgrade requirements of the Social Contract. Sellers will provide Buyer with an
update of Schedule 5.22 at the Closing.


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SECTION 5.23      YEAR 2000

         The Operating Entities have adopted and are implementing a program
("Year 2000 Program") to perform due diligence on all material items of
technology, computer hardware, software, databases, systems and other equipment
owned or used by the Operating Entities in connection with the operation of the
Systems ("Material Technology") to determine whether such Material Technology
can be used prior to, during and after calendar year 2000 A.D., and will be
reasonably expected to operate during each such time period, either on a
stand-alone basis, or by interacting or interoperating with third-party Material
Technology, without material error relating to processing, calculating,
comparing, sequencing or other use of date data (the foregoing ability, "Year
2000 Compliant"). The Year 2000 Program identifies remediation, repair or
replacement actions to be taken with respect to any Material Technology which
has been or may be identified as not Year 2000 Compliant. The Operating Entities
have used Commercially Reasonable Efforts to conduct, or to cause to be
conducted, the Material Technology due diligence, remediation, repair or
replacement activities at the times and in the manner set forth in the Year 2000
Program, except where the failure to conduct such activities would not have a
Material Adverse Effect. Within ten days after the date hereof Sellers will
deliver to Buyer a description of the Systems' Year 2000 Program.

SECTION 5.24      CURE

         For all purposes under this Agreement, the existence or occurrence of
any event or circumstance which constitute a breach of a representation or
warranty of Sellers on the date such representation or warranty is made shall be
deemed not to constitute a breach of such representation or warranty if the
event or circumstance is cured on or prior to the Closing Date or the earlier
termination of this Agreement.


                              ARTICLE VI. COVENANTS


SECTION 6.1       CERTAIN AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS OF SELLERS REGARDING THE
SYSTEMS.

         Except as Buyer may otherwise consent in writing, between the date of
this Agreement and Closing (or, if earlier, termination of this Agreement),
Sellers shall, and shall cause the Operating Entities to:

         a. Subject to the other provisions of Sections 6.1 and 6.2 hereof,
operate the Business substantially in accordance with the Operating Entities'
operating and capital budgets as previously provided and attached in summary
form as Schedule 5.15(c)


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(provided that this covenant shall not be construed to be a covenant, warranty
or representation that the projected revenues, subscriber numbers, operating
margins or cash flow in such budgets will be achieved), in the ordinary course
of business consistent with the Operating Entities' past practices; provided
that (i) TWF1 or FCILP may complete the acquisition of the ARH Stock, and (ii)
Cooney, Master and Tioga may enter into the TWF2 Distribution Agreement, and
(iii) FCILP and Hornell may enter into the TWF1 Distribution Agreement.
Notwithstanding the forgoing if Sellers do not proceed with cable modem launches
and Buyer has consented to the same, such failure by Sellers will not constitute
a breach of this covenant.

         b. furnish, and use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to cause its
counsel, accountants, representatives and advisors to cooperate, in furnishing
to Buyer, such information as is reasonably available to Sellers and is required
for Buyer to comply with its disclosure responsibilities under the federal
securities laws. Buyer shall pay the reasonable expenses of Sellers incurred in
connection therewith. This covenant will survive the Closing.

         c. use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to operate the Business in
substantial compliance with applicable Legal Requirements;

         d. use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to preserve the current business
organization of the Business intact, including preserving existing relationships
with Persons having business with the Business and filing any required documents
with any Governmental Authority and filing for renewals of any Franchises in the
ordinary course and consistent with past practice;

         e. provide Buyer and its counsel, lenders, accountants, and other
representatives reasonable access to the Business, the employees of the
Business, the Real Property, the other Assets, and Asset Sellers' and the
Controlled Entities' books and records relating to the Business during normal
business hours, provided that such access shall not unreasonably disrupt the
normal business operations of the Business;

         f. deliver to Buyer copies of any unaudited monthly and quarterly
financial statements for the Systems regularly prepared by Asset Sellers and the
Controlled Entities (subject to availability and confidentiality and
nondisclosure constraints in the case of ARH) at any time from the date hereof
until Closing (or, if earlier, termination of this Agreement) which will be
prepared in all material respects in accordance with GAAP;

         g. continue the pricing, marketing, advertising, promotion and other
activities with respect to the Business substantially and materially in the
normal and ordinary course of business consistent with the Operating Companies'
past practices,


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provided that TWF2 may introduce a tier service in certain Systems in the State
of
Michigan;

         h. consult with Buyer with respect to entering into new retransmission
consent agreements with respect to off-air programming carried by the Systems,
except for retransmission consent agreements that include no payment obligations
and no obligation to carry other programming; and

         i. continue to carry and maintain in full force and effect its existing
bonds and casualty and liability insurance with respect to the Business through
and including the Closing Date, with such changes thereto as may be made in the
ordinary course of business.

SECTION 6.2       CERTAIN NEGATIVE COVENANTS OF SELLERS.

         Except as Buyer may otherwise consent in writing or as otherwise
contemplated by this Agreement, between the date hereof and Closing (or, if
earlier, termination of this Agreement), Asset Sellers shall not do or cause to
be done any of the following and shall cause the Operating Entities not to do
any of the following:

         a. modify, terminate, suspend or abrogate any Franchise, License or
material Contract other than in the ordinary course of business; provided that
the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of FCILP may be
amended to delete Article XI (dealing with life insurance and related matters)
therefrom.

         b. sell, assign, lease or otherwise dispose of any of the Assets,
unless such Assets are consumed or disposed of in the ordinary course of
business or in conjunction with the acquisition of replacement property of
equivalent kind and value, or are no longer used or useful in the business or
operation of the Systems;

         c. except in accordance with past practice, implement any new marketing
plans except as set forth in Schedule 6.2 or as consented to by Buyer, such
consent not to be unreasonably withheld; provided that Sellers may implement
incentive bonus or commission plans for employees and contractors;

         d. except in the ordinary course of business, adopt any employee
benefit plan or incur debt for borrowed money (except (x) under existing credit
arrangements or (y) in connection with the distributions under the TWF1
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         e. except in the ordinary course of business, enter into any new
material employment agreement, consulting or salary continuation agreement with
any officers or employees or grant any increases in compensation or benefits
except in accordance with past practice; provided that the Operating Entities
may implement and pay stay bonuses for employees and may pay severance to
employees not hired by Buyer; or

         f. except for a Capacity License Agreement to be entered into with ARH,
enter into any new capacity license agreement or similar agreement providing for
use of fiber capacity at the Systems, or modify an existing capacity license
agreement, with an Affiliate of Sellers except pursuant to existing Capacity
License Agreements.

SECTION 6.3       EMPLOYEE MATTERS.

         a. Buyer may offer employment to all of the System-based employees of
Asset Sellers who perform services with respect to the operations of the Asset
Sellers Systems as of the Closing Date, on terms and conditions (including
compensation and benefits) at least as favorable to such employees as the terms
and conditions of such employees' employment with the Sellers as of the date of
this Agreement. Buyer shall recognize the same term of service used by the
Operating Companies (or TWF1 and TWF2) for any employee of Asset Sellers hired
by Buyer in determining such employee's vacation benefits under Buyer's vacation
plan and other employee benefit plans. Buyer also shall permit any former
employee of Asset Sellers hired by Buyer (a "Transferred Employee") to
participate in Buyer's group health plan without imposing any waiting periods so
long as such employee was covered by Asset Sellers' health plan immediately
prior to the Closing. To the extent that accrued vacation time is included in
the Current Items Amount, Buyer shall permit any Transferred Employee to take
any such accrued vacation at whatever times the employee would have been
entitled to take such vacation had the employee not left the employ of Asset
Sellers, or shall pay such employee for any such accrued vacation time that such
employee is not able to take under Buyer's vacation plan. Buyer shall also
assume any liability relative to COBRA that the Operating Entities would have
been required to satisfy for employees of the Controlled Entities arising on or
after the Closing Date.

         b. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create any third
party beneficiary rights in favor of any person not a party to this Agreement or
to constitute an offer of employment, employment agreement or condition of
employment for any of the employees of the Business.

         c. Buyer shall notify Sellers at least seventy-five (75) days prior to
Closing which employees Buyer will offer employment to; provided that Buyer
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the System employees of its decision more than 30 days prior to Closing, and
shall consult with Sellers prior to making any announcement to the employees.

         d. Each Transferred Employee shall cease to actively participate in
each of Asset Sellers' Employee Benefit Plans (and plans of Sellers' affiliates)
for periods on and after the Closing Date. As of the Closing Date, Transferred
Employees (and their eligible dependents and beneficiaries) shall be eligible to
participate in Buyer's health, retirement, vacation and other Employee Benefit
Plans. Buyer shall credit Transferred Employees for length of service used by
Asset Sellers and their affiliates for purposes of eligibility and vesting under
such plans. Notwithstanding the foregoing, as of and immediately after the
Closing, Buyer shall provide (i) the Transferred Employees (and their eligible
dependents and beneficiaries) health coverage under plans or programs of Buyer,
and (ii) for the waiver under such plans or programs of any pre-existing
condition exclusions and waiting periods (except to the extent that such
exclusions would have then applied or waiting periods were not satisfied under
Asset Seller's health plans).

         e. Prior to Closing Buyer shall deliver to Sellers (i) a copy of the
most recent IRS determination letter with respect to the qualification of
Buyer's defined contribution plan (the "Buyer's Savings Plan"), (ii) a copy of
Buyer's Savings Plan and any amendments thereto, including any amendments
required under section 411(d)(6) of the Code with respect to the transfer
described herein from the Sellers' 401(k) Savings Plan (the "Asset Seller's
Savings Plan") to the Buyer's Savings Plan, and (iii) any other documentation
reasonably requested by Asset Sellers with respect to the qualification of
Buyer's Savings Plan. At Closing Buyer shall permit Asset Sellers to transfer to
the trust under the Buyer's Savings Plan the liability for the account balances
under the Asset Sellers' Savings Plans of those Transferred Employees who were
participants in the Asset Sellers' Savings Plan, together with the cash and
securities comprising such account balances, determined as of the regular
valuation date of the Asset Seller's Savings Plan that is coincident with or
immediately preceding the transfer date. Buyer shall procure as soon as possible
all consents and determination letters necessary to complete the foregoing
transfers to Buyer's Savings Plan.

         f. Buyer shall not, at any time prior to 60 days after the Closing
Date, effectuate or permit any Operating Company to effectuate a "plant closing"
or "mass layoff" as those terms are defined in the Worker Adjustment and
Retraining Notification Act of 1988 ("WARN") affecting in whole or in part and
site of employment, facility, operating unit or employee of an Operating
Company, without complying with the notice requirements and other provisions of
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SECTION 6.4       CONFIDENTIALITY.

         Any nonpublic information that either party ("Recipient Party") may
obtain from the other ("Disclosing Party") in connection with this Agreement
with respect to the Disclosing Party or the Systems shall be confidential and,
unless and until Closing shall occur, Recipient Party shall not disclose any
such information to any third party (other than its directors, officers,
partners, employees, counsel and representatives of its advisers and lenders
whose knowledge thereof is necessary in order to facilitate the consummation of
the transactions contemplated hereby) or use such information to the detriment
of Disclosing Party; provided that (i) Recipient may use and disclose any such
information once it has been publicly disclosed (other than by Recipient Party
in breach of its obligations under this Section) or that rightfully has come
into the possession of Recipient Party (other than from Disclosing Party), and
(ii) to the extent that Recipient Party may become compelled by Legal
Requirements to disclose any of such information, Recipient Party may disclose
such information if it shall have made all reasonable efforts, and shall have
afforded Disclosing Party the opportunity, to obtain an appropriate protective
order, or other satisfactory assurance of confidential treatment, for the
information compelled to be disclosed. If this Agreement is terminated,
Recipient Party shall use all reasonable efforts to cause to be delivered to
Disclosing Party, and retain no copies of, any documents, work papers and other
materials obtained by or on the behalf of Recipient Party from Disclosing Party,
whether so obtained before or after the execution hereof. The rights and
obligations of Buyer and Sellers under this Section 6.5 shall survive Closing or
the termination of this Agreement indefinitely. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
the following will not constitute a part of the information for the purposes of
this Section:

         a. information that a party can show was known by the Recipient Party
prior to the disclosure thereof by the Disclosing Party;

         b. information that is or becomes generally available to the public
other than as a result of a disclosure directly or indirectly by the Recipient
Party in breach of this Section 6.4;

         c. information that is independently developed by the Recipient Party;

         d. information that is or becomes available to the Recipient Party on a
non-confidential basis from a source other than the Disclosing Party, provided
that such source is not known by the Recipient Party to be bound by any
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         e. information regarding the Operating Entities that is contained in
filings by Buyer with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the
transaction contemplated by this Agreement.

SECTION 6.5       NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS.

         Buyer will promptly notify Seller in writing of any fact, event,
circumstance, action or omission of which Buyer obtains knowledge the existence
or occurrence of which would cause any of Sellers' representations or warranties
under this Agreement not to be true in any material respect. For purposes of
this Section 6.5, Buyer's knowledge means actual knowledge of any of David
McCall, David Barford, Kent Kalkwarf, Jerald Kent or Curtis Shaw.

SECTION 6.6       COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE EFFORTS.

         Without limiting any of the obligations of the parties hereunder, each
party shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to take all steps within its
power, and will cooperate with the other party, its respective counsel,
accountants, agents and other representatives in connection with any actions
required to be taken as part of their respective obligations hereunder and to
cause to be fulfilled those of the conditions to the other party's obligations
to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement that are dependent
upon its actions, and to execute and deliver such instruments and take such
other commercially reasonable best actions as may be necessary to carry out the
intent of this Agreement and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

SECTION 6.7       CONSENTS.

         a. Sellers and Buyer will use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to
attempt to obtain as soon as practicable all Required Consents and any other
consents of which Sellers or Buyer become aware are required for the transfer of
the Asset Sellers Assets and Ownership Interests; and Buyer will cause its
representatives to attend meetings of franchising authorities where action on a
requested approval to transfer is to be considered.

         b. Promptly after the execution of this Agreement, but no later than
thirty (30) days after the date hereof (or, if the approvals required at Section
7.2(g) are not obtained by such date, within five (5) days after such approvals
are obtained, Sellers and Buyer shall make application to the FCC for the
consent and approval of the FCC to the transfer of the ownership or control of
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         c. On or prior to the expiration of thirty (30) business days after the
date of this Agreement (or if the approvals required at Section 7.2(g) are not
obtained by such date, within five (5) days after such approvals are obtained,
Sellers and Buyer shall, each at its own expense, prepare and file Applications
for Franchise Authority consent to Assignment or Transfer of Control of Cable
Television Franchise FCC 394 ("Forms 394") with the local Governmental
Authorities that have issued Franchises to Asset Sellers and the Controlled
Entities or their affiliates (except in the case of ARH as otherwise provided in
the ARH Purchase Agreement) and which require franchise authority consent to
transfer (or, where applicable, for change of control), and shall use
Commercially Reasonable Efforts to file all additional information required by
such Franchises or applicable local Legal Requirements or that the Governmental
Authorities deem necessary or appropriate in connection with their consideration
of the request of Sellers and Buyer that such authority approve of the transfer
of the Franchises to Buyer. Thereafter Buyer shall attend such meetings and
provide such information as the franchising authorities may request in
connection with their consideration of the request for approval to transfer the
Franchises to the Buyer and/or approval of change of control of the Controlled
Entities. If a franchising authority does not expressly reject a request for
approval to transfer a Franchise within 120 days after the delivery of a Form
394 to the franchising authority (plus such extensions of time as are mutually
agreed upon by Buyer and Sellers), then that franchising authority shall be
deemed to have consented to the transfer or change of control of that Franchise
for purposes of determining satisfaction of the conditions set forth at Section
7.1(g) and satisfaction of the parties' covenants under this Section 6.7.

         d. If a Governmental Authority or other Person imposes any commercially
reasonable non-monetary obligation in connection with granting its consent under
a Franchise, License or Contract, Buyer will comply with such obligation after
Closing (and Buyer agrees that Sellers may cause any Operating Entity to accept
any such commercially reasonable non-monetary obligation).

         e. Without limiting the foregoing, Buyer will deliver promptly to the
Governmental Authorities for those Governmental Permits transferred at Closing
all bonds, letters of credit, indemnity agreements, or certificates of deposit
required by such Governmental Authorities and will use its Commercially
Reasonable Efforts to cooperate with Sellers to obtain a release by such
Governmental Authorities of the Operating Entities' bonds, letters of credit,
indemnity agreements, and certificates of deposit.

         f. If notwithstanding their Commercially Reasonable Efforts Sellers are
unable to obtain any Required Consents, none of the Sellers or the Operating
Entities shall be liable to Buyer or any other Person for breach of covenant or
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SECTION 6.8       RISK OF LOSS; CONDEMNATION.

         a. Sellers will bear the risk of any loss or damage to the Assets
resulting from fire, theft, other casualty, condemnation or taking at all times
prior to the Closing. If any such loss, damage, condemnation or taking is so
substantial as to prevent resumption of normal operation prior to the Closing
Date of Systems serving more than 10% of the aggregate EBU's of the Systems at
December 31, 1998, then Buyer may either (i) terminate this Agreement or (ii)
elect to close, in which event (A) all insurance proceeds would be assigned to
Buyer, (B) there would be no reduction in the Purchase Price, and (C) Sellers
will be deemed to have made no warranties concerning the damaged Assets. If such
loss, casualty or taking does not cause more than 10% of the Systems' aggregate
EBU's to have service suspended beyond the Closing Date then neither party may
terminate this Agreement. If the acquisition is completed, notwithstanding such
loss, damage or taking, then all insurance proceeds and condemnation proceeds
paid or payable as a result of the occurrence of the event causing such loss,
damage or condemnation will be delivered by Sellers to Buyer at the Closing, or
the rights to such proceeds will be assigned by Sellers to Buyer at the Closing
if not yet paid over to Sellers.

SECTION 6.9       PENDING ACQUISITIONS.

         a. TWF1 is presently under contract to acquire all of the stock (the
"ARH Stock") of ARH, which owns and operates cable television systems in the
States of West Virginia and Texas (the "ARH Systems"), pursuant to the ARH
Purchase Agreement. If the acquisition of the ARH Stock is closed prior to the
Closing, then ARH shall be deemed a Controlled Entity for purposes of this
Agreement, including for purposes of calculating the number of EBU's and the
adjustments to the Purchase Price purchase to Section 2.7.

         b. If the acquisition of the stock of ARH has not been completed as of
the Closing but the ARH Purchase Agreement remains in effect, then the following
shall apply:

                  i. The Purchase Price payable at Closing shall be reduced by
         the product of the ARH Subscriber Number times the EBU Adjustment
         Factor (such product is referred to herein as the "ARH Price Factor"),
         and the Threshold EBU Number shall be reduced by the ARH Subscriber
         Number;

                  ii. The FCILP Sellers shall not be required to own the ARH
         Stock at Closing, but FCILP shall be the assignee of TWF1's interest
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         Purchase Agreement to Buyer, and this Agreement shall otherwise remain
         in effect;

                  iii. Buyer shall cause FCILP to satisfy all of the obligations
         of the purchaser under the ARH Purchase Agreement and shall use best
         efforts to close the transaction contemplated thereby as expeditiously
         as possible; and

                  iv. On the date of closing of the transaction under the ARH
         Purchase Agreement, Buyer shall pay to the FCILP Sellers by wire
         transfer of funds as additional Purchase Price an amount equal to the
         excess of (i) the ARH Price Factor over (ii) $49,870,000.

         c. If as of the date of Closing the stock of ARH has not been acquired
by TWF1 and the ARH Purchase Agreement has been properly terminated under the
terms thereof, then (i) the Purchase Price will be reduced by the ARH Price
Factor, (ii) the Threshold EBU Number will be reduced by the ARH Subscriber
Number, (iii) FCILP shall not be required to own the ARH Stock, and ARH shall
not be a "Controlled Entity" for purposes of this Agreement, but this Agreement
shall otherwise remain in effect.

SECTION 6.10      REPAYMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS OF CONTROLLED ENTITIES

         Simultaneous with Closing Buyer shall cause the indebtedness under the
Controlled Entity Credit Agreements to be repaid in full (including any
prepayment penalties and premium and any breakage costs); unless Buyer has
obtained the lenders' consent that (i) such credit agreements may remain in
effect notwithstanding the changed ownership of the Controlled Entity and (ii)
all guaranties, pledges, and other obligations of Entity Sellers shall be
released in full. If Buyer does keep any such credit facility in place it will
also assume any rate hedging instruments or agreements of the Controlled
Entities that relate to such credit agreements.

SECTION 6.11      YEAR 2000 MATTERS

         Sellers shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to cause the
Operating Entities to implement the plan described in Section 5.23 to prepare
the Systems for the Year 2000 and shall keep Buyer apprised as Buyer may
reasonably request regarding such matters. Buyer shall have the right upon
reasonable notice and during business hours to periodically inspect the
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SECTION 6.12      TAX MATTERS

         The following provisions shall govern the allocation of responsibility
between the Buyer and the Sellers for certain tax matters following the Closing
Date:

         a.       Cooperation on Tax Matters.

         (1) The Buyer and Sellers shall cooperate fully, as and to the extent
reasonably requested by the other party, in connection with the filing of Tax
Returns and any audit, litigation, or other proceeding with respect to Taxes.
Such cooperation shall include the retention and (upon the other party's
request) the provision of records and information which are reasonably relevant
to any such audit, litigation, or other proceeding and making employees
available on a mutually convenient basis to provide additional information and
explanation of any material provided hereunder. The Buyer and Sellers agree (A)
to retain all books and records with respect to Tax matters pertinent to the
Asset Sellers Assets, Asset Sellers Business, Asset Sellers Systems, and the
Controlled Entities relating to any taxable period beginning before the Closing
Date until the expiration of the statute of limitations (and, to the extent
notified by the Buyer or any Seller, any extensions thereof) of the respective
taxable periods, and to abide by all record retention agreements entered into
with any taxing authority, and (B) to give the other party reasonable written
notice prior to transferring, destroying or discarding any such books and
records and, if the other party so requests, Buyer or Sellers, as the case may
be, shall allow the other party to take possession of such books and records to
the extent they would otherwise be destroyed or discarded.

         (2) The Buyer and the Sellers further agree, upon request, to use
commercially reasonable efforts to obtain any certificate or other document from
any Governmental Authority or any other Person as may be necessary to mitigate,
reduce or eliminate any Tax that could be imposed (including Taxes with respect
to the transactions contemplated hereby).

         (3) The Buyer and the Sellers agree that if any of them receives any
notice of an audit or examination from any Governmental Authority with respect
to Taxes relating to the Asset Sellers Asset, Asset Sellers Business, Asset
Sellers Systems or a Controlled Entity for any taxable period or portion thereof
ending on or prior to the Closing Date, then the recipient of such notice shall,
within three (3) days of the receipt thereof, notify and provide copies of such
notice to the other party, as the case may be, in accordance with the notice
provisions of Section 12.3, provided that Sellers shall control such audit or
examination with respect to Taxes for any taxable period or portion thereof
ending on or prior to the Closing Date, provided further that Sellers shall not
enter into any compromise or agree to settle any claim pursuant to any Tax audit
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would materially adversely affect the Buyer for such year without the written
consent of Buyer, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld.

         b. Tax Elections. From and after the date of this Agreement, the
Sellers shall not cause or permit any Controlled Entity, without the prior
written consent of the Buyer (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld)
to make, or cause or permit to be made, any Tax election that would adversely
affect Buyer in any material respect.

         c. Tax Returns to be Filed After the Closing Date. The General Partner
of FCILP shall prepare or cause to be prepared and file or cause to be filed any
Tax Returns of FCILP which are required to be filed after the Closing Date and
relate solely to periods or portions thereof ending on or prior to the Closing
Date. Such Tax Returns shall be prepared in accordance with FCILP's past custom
and practice (subject to applicable Legal Requirements and determined on the
basis of the appropriate permanent records of FCILP).

         d. The Sellers agree to cooperate, and to cause CSI, Hornell, ARH and
Tioga to cooperate with Buyer prior to the Closing in restructuring the
transaction contemplated by this Agreement by (i) permitting the Buyer to
purchase the assets held by CSI, Hornell, ARH and/or Tioga from CSI, Hornell,
ARH and/or Tioga, respectively, and/or (ii) causing CSI, Hornell, ARH and/or
Tioga to form one or more subsidiary entities to which all or a portion of the
assets held by such party will be transferred and permitting Buyer to purchase
all or a portion of the interest in such subsidiary entity or entities,
provided, that, such cooperation may be withheld with respect to each request by
Buyer if Sellers in their sole and reasonable discretion, determine that
complying with such request would have an adverse economic effect (including
without limitation, with respect to Taxes) on any Seller, their Affiliates or
any direct or indirect equity holder of any Seller or their Affiliates, but
excluding any adverse economic effect for which Buyer agrees to provides a cash
payment to Sellers and/or their Affiliates to compensate for the adverse
economic effect, and provided, further, that Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless Sellers and/or their Affiliates against any and all Losses incurred as
a result of the restructuring contemplated by this Section 6.12(d).


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                        ARTICLE VII. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT


SECTION 7.1       CONDITIONS TO BUYER'S OBLIGATIONS.

         The obligations of Buyer to consummate the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement shall be subject to the following conditions, any one or more of
which may be waived by Buyer in its sole discretion.

         a. Accuracy of Representations and Warranties. Those representations
and warranties of Sellers set forth at Article V of this Agreement which are
expressly stated to be made as of the date of this Agreement or another
specified date shall be true and correct in all material respects as of such
date, without regard to the materiality or Material Adverse Effect qualifiers
set forth therein (except for representations and warranties with respect to the
delivery of documents to Buyer or the listing of documents on a Schedule hereto)
and all other representations and warranties of Sellers in Articles V and VI
shall be true and correct in all material respects at and as of Closing without
regard to the materiality or Material Adverse Effect qualifiers set forth
therein (except for representations and warranties with respect to the delivery
of documents to Buyer or the listing of documents on a Schedule hereto) with the
same effect as if made at and as of Closing except for changes contemplated
under this Agreement, provided that for purposes of the foregoing sentence, the
representations and warranties shall be deemed true and correct in all respects
to the extent that the aggregate effect of the inaccuracies in such
representations and warranties as of the applicable times does not constitute a
Material Adverse Effect, when compared with the state of facts that would exist
if all such representations and warranties were true in all respects as of the
applicable times.

         b. Performance of Agreements. Sellers shall have performed and complied
with in all material respects the obligations and covenants in this Agreement to
be performed and complied with by them at or before Closing.

         c. Officer's Certificate. Buyer shall have received a certificate
executed by an executive officer of a general partner of each Seller that is a
partnership, an executive officer of each Seller which is a corporation or
limited liability company, and the trustee of any Seller that is a trust, and
Sellers who are natural persons, dated as of Closing, certifying (with respect
to the representations, warranties and covenants made by such Seller) that the
conditions specified in Sections 7.1(a) and (b) have been satisfied.

         d. Legal Proceedings. No Judgment shall have been entered and not
vacated by any Governmental Authority of competent jurisdiction that enjoins,
restrains, makes illegal, or prohibits consummation of the transactions
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and there shall be no Litigation pending or threatened by a Governmental
Authority (other than a franchising authority) (other than Litigation instituted
by or on behalf of Buyer or its Affiliates) that seeks or that, if successful,
would have the effect of any of the foregoing.

         e. Delivery of Documents. Sellers shall have delivered or caused to be
delivered the documents set forth at Section 8.2.

         f. Opinion of Sellers' Counsel. Buyer shall have received (i) an
opinion of Cameron & Mittleman, counsel to each Seller, date as of Closing,
substantially in the form of Exhibit D (ii) and an opinion of Cole, Raywid &
Braverman, FCC counsel to each Seller, dated as of Closing substantially in the
form of Exhibit E.

         g. Franchise Consents. Consents required to be obtained from
Governmental Authorities that issued the Franchises for the assignment of the
Franchises of the Asset Sellers or the change of control of the Controlled
Entities shall have been obtained (or deemed obtained under Section 6.7), or new
franchises shall have been issued to Buyer, such that there can be lawfully
assigned to Buyer (including Franchises where no approval to assign or change
control is required) and/or Buyer shall have obtained its own franchises,
covering in the aggregate at least ninety percent (90%) of the aggregate EBUs of
the Systems. It is expressly agreed that the absence of other consents to
transfer Franchises is not a condition to Buyer's obligation to close the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement. If one hundred twenty (120) days
shall not have elapsed since the date of initial filing of the FCC Form 394 with
respect to any consent relating to any Franchise which has not been obtained,
then Buyer may delay the closing to a date not later than the 120th day to
obtain such consents. If Buyer waives this condition, Buyer shall indemnify
Sellers against any loss or liability incurred by Sellers as a result of the
failure to have Consents to transfer Franchises.

         h. Mandatory Consents. The Mandatory Consents (other than those
relating to Franchises) shall have been obtained.

         i. Liens. Sellers shall have delivered payoff letters with respect to
those Liens set forth on Schedule 5.4, which shall include the lienholder's
promise to release all liens held by it upon payment of a specified amount.

         j. Transfer Documents. Sellers shall have delivered to Buyer the Bill
of Sale, the stock certificates evidencing the Stock duly endorsed for transfer
to Buyer, special warranty deeds for the Owned Real Estate, and other
instruments of transfer sufficient to convey title to the Asset Sellers Assets
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terms of this Agreement and otherwise in form and substance reasonably
satisfactory to Buyer and its counsel.

         k. HSR Act Waiting Period. The waiting period under the HSR Act shall
have expired or been terminated.

         l. Minimum EBUS. The number of EBU's shall be greater than 500,000
(483,185 if the transaction under the ARH Purchase Agreement has not been
consummated).

         m. Material Adverse Change. No event shall have occurred between the
date of this Agreement and the date on which the Closing is to occur that has
had a Material Adverse Effect (for purposes of this paragraph a reduction in
EBU's shall not constitute by itself a Material Adverse Effect).

         n. Capital Expenditures. The Operating Entities shall have continued
Capital Expenditures in the ordinary course of business in a manner
substantially consistent with their 1999 budget as previously provided to Buyer
and summarized on Schedule 5.15(c), except as otherwise provided herein.

         o. Mountaineer. If Buyer and Mountaineer Telecommunications, LLC
("Mountaineer") have not entered into a definitive agreement for Buyer's
investment in Mountaineer pursuant to the term sheet attached as Exhibit G
despite the best efforts of Buyer to do so, then the Capacity License Agreements
with FiberNet, LLC, FiberNet of Michigan, LLC and FiberNet Telecommunications of
Pennsylvania, LLC, including the Capacity License Agreement entered into between
FiberNet, LLC and ARH, shall have been amended such that the terms (other than
descriptions of locations and costs) are the same as the terms of the original
agreements dated April 1, 1999 between TWF1 and, respectively, FiberNet, LLC and
FiberNet Telecommunications of Pennsylvania, LLC.

SECTION 7.2       CONDITIONS TO SELLERS' OBLIGATIONS.

         The obligations of Sellers to consummate the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement shall be subject to the following conditions, any one or more
of which may be waived by Sellers, in its sole discretion:

         a. Accuracy of Representations and Warranties. The representations and
warranties of Buyer in this Agreement shall be true and accurate in all material
respects at and as of Closing with the same effect as if made at and as of
Closing without regard to the materiality or Material Adverse Effect qualifiers
set forth therein (except for representations and warranties with respect to the
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listing of documents on a Schedule hereto) except for changes contemplated under
this Agreement and except for representations and warranties made only at and as
of a certain date, provided that for purposes of the foregoing sentence, the
representations and warranties shall be deemed true and correct in all respects
to the extent that the aggregate effect of the inaccuracies in such
representations and warranties as of the applicable times does not constitute a
Material Adverse Effect, when compared with the state of facts that would exist
if all such representations and warranties were true in all respects as of the
applicable times.

         b. Performance of Agreements. Buyer shall have performed in all
material respects all agreements and complied in all material respects with all
covenants in this Agreement to be performed and complied with by it at or before
Closing.

         c. Officer's Certificate. Sellers shall have received a certificate
executed by an executive officer of Buyer, dated as of Closing, certifying that
the conditions specified in Sections 7.2(a) and (b) have been satisfied.

         d. Delivery of Documents. Buyer shall have delivered or caused to be
delivered the documents set forth at Section 8.3.

         e. Legal Proceedings. No Judgment shall have been entered and not
vacated by any Governmental Authority of competent jurisdiction that enjoins,
restrains, makes illegal, or prohibits consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby, and there shall be no Litigation pending or threatened that
seeks or that, if successful, would have the effect of any of the foregoing.

         f. Opinion of Buyer's Counsel. Sellers shall have received an opinion
of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP counsel to Buyer, dated as of Closing,
substantially in the form of Exhibit F.

         g. Board Approval. The Management Committee of TWF1 and TWF2 shall have
approved the transactions contemplated hereby. Between the date of this
Agreement and the date of the next meeting of the Board of Directors of Time
Warner, Inc., except for matters involving the TWF1 Distribution Agreement and
the TWF2 Distribution Agreement, none of the Sellers will, nor will any of them
authorize or permit any officer, director, partner, employee, advisor, or
representative to directly or indirectly solicit or initiate or encourage the
submission of any proposal, negotiate, provide to any person or respond to any
request for information with respect to the sale of the Assets or Ownership
Interests (except in any case with the Buyer), and Sellers will advise Buyer,
within 24 hours thereof, of any written communications received by Robert C.
Fanch or Jeffrey D. Elberson from any third party asking to acquire any of the
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Interest. Until the next meeting of the Board of Directors of Time Warner, Inc.
("TWI"), Sellers immediately will cease and cause to be terminated any existing
activities, discussions or negotiations with any other person that have been
conducted with respect to any acquisition proposal with respect to any of the
Systems or Ownership Interests. In the event the Board of Directors of TWI does
not approve the transaction contemplated hereby, then the following shall apply:
If within one year after the date hereof the Ownership Interests and Asset
Sellers Assets are sold for a price in excess of $2,400,000,000, then the
Operating Entities shall pay to Buyer upon any such sale an amount equal to the
greater of (i) $50,000,000, or (ii) the total consideration received in such
sale in excess of the Base Amount. The Base Amount means $2,400,000,000 through
November 30, 1999, and increases by $14,000,000 on December 1, 1999 and on the
first day of each month thereafter.

         h. HSR Act Waiting Period. The waiting period under the HSR Act shall
have expired.

         i. Distribution of Assets. The distribution of assets contemplated by
the TWF1 Distribution Agreement and the TWF2 Distribution Agreement shall have
been completed.

SECTION 7.3       NON-ASSIGNMENT.

         If at Closing at least ninety percent (90%) of the EBU's are in areas
that (i) do not require franchises or (ii) are served under Franchises that do
not require consent to transfer, or (iii) are served under Franchises for which
consent to transfer has been obtained in accordance with this Agreement or (iv)
are served under Franchises issued directly to Buyer (collectively "Transferable
Franchise Areas"), then Buyer shall acquire all of the Systems and no special
arrangement shall be made with respect to Franchises for which consent to
transfer is required but is not obtained, and there shall be no adjustment in
the Purchase Price. As to any Franchises that require consent to assign for
which consent has not been obtained, there shall be no change in the Purchase
Price, and the applicable Seller(s) and Buyer shall enter into a management
agreement containing terms generally contained in agreements of this type, by
which Buyer shall manage the applicable System(s) (the "Withheld Systems") and
Buyer shall retain all cash flow of such Withheld Systems until the consent to
transfer such System is obtained, whereupon the applicable Withheld System and
Franchise shall be assigned to Buyer. If Buyer requests the sale of any Withheld
System prior to its transfer to Buyer, the applicable Seller shall use
reasonable commercial efforts to sell the same, and in the event of any such
sale the proceeds of the sale, after expenses of sale, shall be paid to Buyer.
On the first anniversary of the Closing Date, any Withheld System that has not
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conveyed to Buyer, regardless of whether or not the franchise transfer consent
was obtained.


                              ARTICLE VIII. CLOSING


SECTION 8.1       CLOSING; TIME AND PLACE

         a. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the purchase
by Buyer of the Stock and the Asset Sellers Assets pursuant to this Agreement
("the Closing") shall be held at the offices of Buyer's counsel, Paul, Hastings,
Janofsky & Walker LLP, 399 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10022 at 10:00 a.m.,
local time, on October 31, 1999, or at such earlier or later date as may be
agreed upon by Sellers and Buyer (the "Closing Date").

         b. If at October 31, 1999, the conditions to a party's obligation to
close under Section 7.1 or Section 7.2 have not been satisfied or waived, then
unless the failure of condition resulted from such party's breach of any of its
warranties or covenants under this Agreement, then that party may extend the
Closing Date to a date until all such conditions have been met or waived but not
to a date later than March 31, 2000 (the "Outside Closing Date"). If the Closing
Date is so extended, then the Closing shall be held on either (at Seller's
option) (i) the fifth day after all such conditions have been waived or
satisfied or (ii) the last Business Day of the month in which all such
conditions are satisfied or waived. Either party may notify the other that all
such conditions have been satisfied or waived and may set the Closing for the
last Business Day of the month in which such notice is given.

SECTION 8.2       SELLERS' DELIVERIES.

         At Closing, Sellers shall deliver or cause to be delivered to Buyer the
following:

         a. Bill of Sale. Executed counterparts of the Bill of Sale in the form
of Exhibit B (the "Bill of Sale");

         b. Stock Certificates. The original certificates evidencing the Stock,
duly endorsed for transfer to Buyer;

         c. Officer's Certificate. The certificate described in Section 7.1(c);


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         d. Evidence of Authorizing Actions. A certificate executed by each
Seller that is not a natural person, dated as of the Closing Date, (1)
certifying that the resolutions, as attached to said certificate, were duly
adopted by its appropriate governing body authorizing and approving the
execution by such party of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to
which such party is a party and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby and that such resolutions remain in full force
and effect; and (2) providing, as attachments thereto, Certificates of Good
Standing for each Seller where obtainable certified by an appropriate state
official of the state of formation certified by such state official as of a date
not more that fifteen (15) days before the Closing Date;

         e. Opinion of Sellers' Counsel. The opinion described in Section
7.1(f)(i);

         f. Opinion of Sellers' FCC Counsel. The opinion described in Section
7.1(f)(ii);

         g. Vehicle Titles. Title certificates to all vehicles included in the
Asset Sellers Assets, endorsed for transfer of title to Buyer, and any separate
bills of sale and other vehicle title transfer documentation required by the
laws of the state in which such vehicles are titled;

         h. Documents and Records. All (i) existing blueprints, schematics,
working drawings, plans, specifications, projections, statistics, engineering
records, original plant records, construction, and as-built maps in Sellers'
possession relating to the Systems, (ii) employee records of Controlled Entity
employees, and (iii) customer lists, files and records used by the Sellers in
connection with the operation of the Systems, including lists of all pending
subscriber hook-ups, disconnects and all repair orders, supply orders and any
other records pertinent to the operation of the Systems. Delivery of the
foregoing shall be deemed made to the extent such lists, files, and records are
located as of the Closing Date at any of the offices included in the Owned Real
Property or the Leased Real Property;

         i. Controlled Entity Records. The original stock, limited liability
company interest or partnership record book(s) and minute books of the
Controlled Entities and other similar records of the Controlled Entities;

         j. Resignations. Resignations of all officers and directors of the
Controlled Entities and releases by partners and shareholders of the Controlled
Entities releasing all claims they may have against the Controlled Entities
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         k. Incumbency. An incumbency certificate of the persons providing the
certificate under clause (d) above;

         l. Compliance with FIRPTA. A certificate executed by each Seller, in a
form reasonably satisfactory to the Buyer, pursuant to Section 1.1445-2(b)(2) of
the Treasury Regulations promulgated under the Code, certifying that such Seller
is not a foreign person; and

         m. Indemnity Escrow Agreement. The Indemnity Escrow Agreement, duly
executed by each Seller and the Escrow Agent.

SECTION 8.3       BUYER'S DELIVERIES.

         At Closing, Buyer shall deliver or cause to be delivered to Seller the
following:

         a. Purchase Price and Current Items Amount. The Purchase Price plus or
minus the Current Items Amount, the Subscriber Adjustment and Escrow, as
determined in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.7(a);

         b. Bill of Sale. Executed counterparts of the Bill of Sale;

         c. Assumption Agreement. An assumption agreement substantially in the
form attached hereto as Exhibit C;

         d. Officer's Certificate. The certificate described in Section 7.2(c);

         e. Evidence of Authorizations. A certificate executed by Buyer, dated
as of the Closing Date, (1) certifying that the resolutions, as attached to said
certificate, were duly adopted by the Board of Directors of Buyer, authorizing
and approving the execution by such party of this Agreement and the other
Transaction Documents to which such party is a party and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and that such resolutions remain in
full force and effect; and (2) providing, as attachments thereto, Certificates
of Good Standing for Buyer certified by an appropriate state official of the
State of Delaware certified by such state official as of a date not more than
fifteen (15) days before the Closing Date;

         f. Incumbency. An incumbency certificate of Buyer evidencing the
authority of the entities and individuals who are signatories to this Agreement
and each other Transaction Documents to which Buyer is a party; and

         g. Opinion of Buyer's Counsel. The opinion described in Section 7.2(e);
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         h. Indemnity Escrow Agreement. The Indemnity Escrow Agreement, duly
executed by Buyer and the Escrow Agent.


                             ARTICLE IX. TERMINATION


SECTION 9.1       TERMINATION EVENTS.

         This Agreement may be terminated and the transactions contemplated
hereby may be abandoned as follows:

         a. At any time, by the mutual written agreement of Buyer and Sellers;

         b. By either Buyer or Sellers upon written notice to the other, if the
other is in material breach or default of its respective covenants, agreements,
or other obligations herein, or if any of its representations herein are not
true and accurate in all material respects when made or when otherwise required
by this Agreement to be true and accurate, and such breach, default or failure
is not cured within sixty (60) days of receipt of notice that such breach,
default or failure exists or has occurred, or, if such breach, default or
failure cannot be cured, the breaching party has not agreed to fairly compensate
the non-breaching party or such breach, default or failure to the reasonable
satisfaction of the non-breaching party or the non-breaching party waives such
breach, default or failure; provided that no such cure period shall apply to
Buyer's failure to close the transaction contemplated hereby on the Closing Date
if the conditions set forth at Section 7.1 hereof have been satisfied.

         c. By either Buyer or Sellers upon written notice to the other on or
after the Outside Closing Date if any conditions to its obligations set forth in
Sections 7.1 and 7.2, respectively, shall not have been satisfied on or before
the Outside Closing Date for any reason other than a willful and intentional
breach or default by such terminating party of its respective covenants,
agreements or other obligations hereunder that caused such conditions not to be
met; or

         d. By Sellers or Buyer if the condition set forth at Section 7.2(g) is
not satisfied by August 30, 1999; or

         e. As otherwise provided herein.

No party may terminate this Agreement after the Closing has occurred.


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SECTION 9.2       EFFECT OF TERMINATION.

         If this Agreement shall be terminated pursuant to Section 9.1, all
obligations of the parties hereunder shall terminate and there will be no
liability on the part of any party to any other party or Person in respect
thereof, except for the obligations set forth in Sections 6.4, 7.2(g), 10.1,
10.2, 10.3, 12.1, and 12.10.


                       ARTICLE X. REMEDIES IN THE EVENT OF
                            DEFAULT PRIOR TO CLOSING


SECTION 10.1      DEFAULT BY BUYER.

         If Buyer shall default in the performance of its obligations under this
Agreement in any material respect or if, as a result of Buyer's willful breach
of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement, the conditions precedent to
Sellers' obligation to close specified in Section 7.2 are not satisfied, Sellers
shall be entitled to specific performance of Buyer's obligation to close, as
well as any and all other remedies at law or in equity, and the election of any
particular remedy shall not preclude pursuit of other remedies.

SECTION 10.2      DEFAULT BY SELLERS.

         If Sellers shall default in the performance of their obligations under
this Agreement in any material respect or if, as a result of Sellers' willful
breach of their obligations pursuant to this Agreement, the conditions precedent
to Buyer's obligation to close specified in Section 7.1 are not satisfied, and
Buyer shall not then be in default in the performance of its obligations
hereunder in any material respect, Buyer shall be entitled, at Buyer's sole
option, either:

         a. to require Sellers to consummate and specifically perform the sale
in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, if necessary through injunction
or other court order or process; or

         b. to terminate this Agreement by written notice to Sellers.

The foregoing shall be Buyer's sole and exclusive remedies for default by
Sellers of this Agreement, and under no circumstances shall Sellers be liable to
Buyer for monetary damages upon a default under, or the termination of, this
Agreement prior to Closing.



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SECTION 10.3      SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE

         Buyer and Sellers acknowledge that irreparable damage would occur if
any of their respective covenants and obligations in this Agreement are not
performed and that money damages would be an inadequate remedy therefor.
Accordingly, it is agreed that the parties shall be entitled to an injunction or
injunctions to prevent breaches of such covenants and to enforce specifically
the covenants and obligations in this Agreement.


                           ARTICLE XI. INDEMNIFICATION


SECTION 11.1      INDEMNIFICATION BY SELLERS.

         From and after Closing, subject to Sections 11.4, 11.5 and 11.6 hereof,
each Seller severally (and not jointly) shall indemnify and hold harmless Buyer
from and against any and all Losses arising out of or resulting from the
following:

         a. Any representations and warranties made by such Seller in this
Agreement (with each Seller's representations and warranties limited as provided
at Section 3.5) not being true and accurate when made or when required by this
Agreement to be true and accurate;

         b. As to any Asset Seller, any liabilities and obligations (other than
Assumed Obligations and Liabilities) arising out of or relating to the operation
of the Systems of such Asset Seller prior to the Closing Date, including,
without limitation, the Retained Liabilities and Obligations, but excluding (i)
any liabilities and obligations that are applied to reduce the Purchase Price
pursuant to Section 2.6 hereof and (ii) obligations under the Controlled Entity
Credit Agreements;

         c. As to any Asset Seller, any obligation to refund to subscribers of
the Systems any payments made by such subscribers for service received by them
prior to Closing, unless the obligation to make refunds results from Buyer's
consent to such refunds or Buyer's request that such refunds be required,
provided that the Buyer's acquiescence to a governmental order not requested by
Buyer shall not be deemed consent; and

         d. Any and all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands,
assessments, judgments, costs and expenses, including without limitation,
reasonable legal fees and reasonable expenses, incident to any of the foregoing
or incurred in investigating or


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attempting to avoid the same or to oppose the imposition thereof, or in
enforcing this indemnity.

SECTION 11.2      INDEMNIFICATION BY BUYER.

         From and after Closing, Buyer shall indemnify and hold harmless Sellers
and each Owner from and against any and all Losses arising out of or resulting
from the following:

         a. Any representations and warranties made by Buyer in this Agreement
not being true and accurate when made or when required by this Agreement to be
true and accurate;

         b. Any of the Assumed Obligations and Liabilities;

         c. Any liabilities and obligations arising out of or relating to the
operation of the Assets, Systems or the Business or the ownership of the
Ownership Interests or the Stock subsequent to the Closing Date; and

         d. Any and all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands,
assessments, judgments, costs and expenses, including without limitation, legal
fees and expenses, incident to any of the foregoing or incurred in investigating
or attempt to avoid the same or to oppose the imposition thereof, or in
enforcing this indemnity.

SECTION 11.3      INDEMNIFIED THIRD PARTY CLAIM.

         a. If any Person not a party to this Agreement shall make any demand or
claim or file or threaten to file or continue any Litigation with respect to
which Buyer or Sellers is entitled to indemnification pursuant to Sections 11.1
or 11.2, respectively, then within ten (10) days after notice (the "Notice") by
the party entitled to such indemnification (the "Indemnitee") to the other (the
"Indemnitor") of such demand, claim or Litigation, the Indemnitor shall have the
option, at its sole cost and expense, to retain counsel for the Indemnitee
(which counsel shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnitee), to defend
any such Litigation; provided, however, that the failure to give such notice
shall not impair the Indemnitee's rights under this Section 11 unless such
failure to give such notice shall have materially impaired the Indemnitor's
ability to defend against such third party claim. Thereafter, the Indemnitee
shall be permitted to participate in such defense at its own expense, provided
that, if the named parties to any such Litigation (including any impleaded
parties) include both the Indemnitor and the Indemnitee or, if the Indemnitor
proposes that the same counsel represent both the Indemnitee and the Indemnitor
and representation of both parties by the same counsel would be inappropriate
due to actual or potential differing interests between them, then


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the Indemnitee shall have the right to retain its own counsel at the reasonable
cost and expense of the Indemnitor. If the Indemnitor shall fail to respond
within ten (10) days after receipt of the Notice, the Indemnitee may retain
counsel and conduct the defense of such Litigation as it may in its sole
discretion deem proper, at the sole reasonable cost and expense of the
Indemnitor.

         b. The Indemnitee shall provide reasonable assistance to the Indemnitor
and provide access to its books, records and personnel as the Indemnitor
reasonably requests in connection will the investigation or defense of the
indemnified Losses. The Indemnitor shall promptly upon receipt of reasonable
supporting documentation reimburse the Indemnitee for reasonable out-of-pocket
costs and expenses incurred by the latter in providing the requested assistance.

         c. In the event that Indemnitor desires to compromise or settle any
such claim, Indemnitee shall have the right to consent to such settlement or
compromise; provided, however, that if such compromise or settlement is for
money damages only and will include a full release and discharge of Indemnitee,
and Indemnitee withholds its consent to such compromise or settlement,
Indemnitor and Indemnitee agree that (i) Indemnitor's liability shall be limited
to the amount of the proposed settlement and Indemnitor shall thereupon be
relieved of any further liability with respect to such claim, and (ii) from and
after such date, Indemnitee will undertake all legal costs and expenses in
connection with such claim and shall indemnify Indemnitor from any further
liability or obligation to such third party in connection with such claim in
excess of the amount of the proposed settlement. If Indemnitor fails to defend
any claim within a reasonable time, Indemnitee shall be entitled to assume the
defense thereof, and Indemnitor shall be liable to Indemnitee for its expenses
reasonably incurred, including attorney's fees and payment of any settlement
amount or judgment.

SECTION 11.4      DETERMINATION OF INDEMNIFICATION AMOUNTS AND RELATED MATTERS.

         a. In calculating amounts payable to an Indemnitee hereunder, the
amount of the indemnified losses shall be reduced by the amount of any insurance
proceeds paid to the Indemnitee for such Losses.

         b. The provisions of Sections 11.3 and 11.4 shall be applicable to any
claim for indemnification made under any other provision of this Agreement and
all references in Sections 11.3 and 11.4 to Sections 11.1 and 11.2 shall be
deemed to be references to such other provisions of this Agreement.


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SECTION 11.5      TIME AND MANNER OF CERTAIN CLAIMS.

         Except as otherwise provided herein, the representations, warranties
and pre-Closing covenants and agreements of Buyer and Sellers in this Agreement
shall survive Closing for a period of six (6) months, except that the
representations and warranties contained in Sections 5.4 and 5.11 shall survive
Closing for the period required according of any statute of limitation
applicable to such Section, respectively. Buyer's and Sellers' rights to make
claims dated thereafter shall likewise expire and be extinguished on such date.
Neither Sellers nor Buyer shall have any liability under Sections 11.1 or 11.2,
respectively, for breach of any representation or warranty or any other
covenant, agreement or obligation to the extent required to be performed prior
to the Closing Date, unless a claim for Losses for which indemnification is
sought thereunder is asserted by the party seeking indemnification by written
notice to the party from whom indemnification is sought within the said six
months.

SECTION 11.6      LIMITATION ON INDEMNIFICATION.

         a. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary Buyer's recourse
against Sellers after Closing for any breach of warranty, representation or
covenant by Sellers, or for any other indemnification obligations or other
obligations of Sellers under this Agreement, shall be limited to the amount held
under the Indemnity Escrow Agreement. Furthermore, without limiting the
foregoing, Buyer's recourse against any Seller Group (as defined at Section 2.5)
after Closing for any breach of warranty, representation or covenant by such
Seller Group, or for any other indemnification obligations or other obligations
of such Seller Group under this Agreement shall be limited to the Indemnity
Limit for such Seller Group as provided at Section 2.5 hereof, except that each
Seller Group's liability for breach of the warranty at any of Sections 5.2
(authority) or 5.4(a) (title) shall be limited to the portion of the Purchase
Price attributable to that Seller Group.

         b. No claim for indemnification may be made by Buyer hereunder and no
Sellers shall have liability hereunder except to the extent the aggregate amount
of claims exceeds One Million Dollars ($1,000,000).

         c. Buyer shall not be required to make a payment to any Seller pursuant
to this Article XI in respect of a breach of warranty by Buyer except to the
extent that the total amount owed to the Sellers in the aggregate equals or
exceeds One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000); provided that this limitation
shall not apply to Buyer's covenant to repay the indebtedness under the
Controlled Entity Credit Agreements or to the Assumed Obligations and
Liabilities.


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         d. The provisions of this Section 11.6 shall be applicable to any claim
for indemnification made under any other provision of this Agreement, and all
references in Section 11.6 shall be deemed to be references to such other
provisions of this Agreement.

         e. The remedies set forth in Section 11.1 of this Agreement shall be
exclusive and in lieu of any other remedies that may be available to Buyer under
any other agreement or pursuant to any statutory or common law with respect to
any Losses of any kind or nature incurred directly or indirectly resulting from
or arising out of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby or
otherwise arising out of or relating to the Assets, Business, Systems, Ownership
Interests or Stock, which other remedies are hereby waived.


                           ARTICLE XII. MISCELLANEOUS


SECTION 12.1      EXPENSES.

         Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, each of the
parties shall pay its own expenses and the fees and expenses of its counsel,
accountants, and other experts incurred in connection with this Agreement.
Sellers shall bear and pay any amounts payable to Waller Capital Corporation in
connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.

SECTION 12.2      WAIVERS.

         No action taken pursuant to this Agreement, including any investigation
by or on behalf of any party hereto, shall be deemed to constitute a waiver by
the party taking the action of compliance with any representation, warranty,
covenant or agreement contained herein or in any document delivered pursuant
hereto. The waiver by any party hereto of any condition or of a breach of
another provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a
waiver of any other condition or subsequent breach. The waiver by any party of
any of the conditions precedent to its obligation under this Agreement must be
in writing shall not preclude it from seeking redress for breach of this
Agreement other than with respect to the condition so waived.

SECTION 12.3      NOTICES.

         All notices, requests, demands, applications, services of process, and
other communications which are required to be or may be given under this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if
sent by facsimile transmission


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(with automatic machine confirmation), delivered by overnight or other courier
service, or mailed, certified first class mail, postage prepaid, return receipt
requested, to the parties hereto at the following addresses:

         To Sellers:

         c/o Fanch Communications, Inc.
         1873 South Bellaire Street Suite 1550
         Denver, Colorado 80222
         Attention: Robert C. Fanch, Chairman and
         Jeffrey D. Elberson, Executive Vice President
         Telecopy: 303-756-8420

         Copies (which shall not constitute notice) to:

         Cameron & Mittleman LLP
         56 Exchange Terrace
         Providence, Rhode Island 02903
         Attention: David L. Mayer
         Telecopy: 401-331-5787

         Larry Guffey
         The Blackstone Group
         345 Park Avenue
         New York, New York 10154
         Telecopy: 212-583-5574

         Richard Capelouto, Esquire
         Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
         425 Lexington Avenue
         New York, New York 10017
         Telecopy: 212-455-2502


         To Buyer:

         Charter Communications, Inc.
         12444 Powerscourt Drive, Suite 100
         St. Louis, Missouri 63131
         Attention: Jerald L. Kent, President & CEO


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         with a copy to:

         Curtis S. Shaw, General Counsel

         Telephone: 314-965-0555
         Telecopier: 314-965-8793


         Copies (which shall not constitute notice) to:

         Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
         399 Park Avenue, 31st Floor
         New York, NY 10022
         Attention: Thomas R. Pollock, Esq.
         Telephone: 212-318-6000
         Telecopier: 212-319-4090


or to such other address as any party shall have furnished to the other by
notice given in accordance with this Section. Such notice shall be effective,
(i) if delivered by courier service or by facsimile transmission, upon actual
receipt by the intended recipient, or (ii) if mailed, upon the earlier of five
(5) days after deposit with the U. S. Postal Service or the date of delivery as
shown on the return receipt therefor.

SECTION 12.4      ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS.

         This Agreement embodies the entire agreement between the parties hereto
with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements
and understandings, oral or written, with respect thereto. This Agreement may
not be modified orally, but only by an agreement in writing signed by the party
or parties against whom any waiver, change, amendment, modification, or
discharge may be sought to be enforced.

SECTION 12.5      BINDING EFFECT; BENEFITS.

         This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and will be binding upon
the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal Representatives,
successors, and permitted assigns. Neither Buyer nor Sellers shall assign this
Agreement or delegate any of its duties hereunder to any other Person without
the prior written consent of the other. Nothing in this Agreement, express or
implied, is intended to confer upon any person other than the parties hereto and
their respective successors and-permitted assigns, any rights, remedies


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or obligations under or by reason of this Agreement; provided, however, that
Buyer may assign all or part of its rights, interests or obligations hereunder
to one or more Affiliates without the prior written consent of Sellers if such
assignment would not delay Closing or delay obtaining any Required Consent or
require additional consents, provided that notwithstanding any such assignment
Buyer guarantee the performance of all obligations hereunder. No assignment
shall delay the filing of FCC Forms 394 or any filings under the HSR Act.

SECTION 12.6      HEADINGS, SCHEDULES, AND EXHIBITS.

         The section and other headings contained in this Agreement are for
reference purposes only and will not affect the meaning or interpretation of
this Agreement. Reference to schedules and exhibits shall, unless otherwise
indicated, refer to the schedules or exhibits attached to this Agreement, which
shall be incorporated in and constitute a part of this Agreement by such
reference.

SECTION 12.7      NON-RECOURSE.

         No Owner, and no employee, partner, member, officer, director, manager
or shareholder of any of Sellers or Buyer shall have any liability hereunder.

SECTION 12.8      COUNTERPARTS.

         This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which, when executed, shall be deemed to be an original and all of which
together will be deemed to be one and the same instrument.

SECTION 12.9      DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY.

         Sellers shall not be liable for or bound in any manner by any express
or implied, oral or written information, warranty, guaranty, promise, statement,
inducement or representation pertaining to the Ownership Interests, the
Controlled Entities, the Assets, the Systems or the Business (including
projections as to income from and expense of any System, or the uses which can
be made of, or the value, prospects or profitability of such System), except as
is expressly set forth in this Agreement and the Schedules attached to this
Agreement.

SECTION 12.10     PUBLICITY.

         Sellers and Buyer shall consult with and cooperate with the other with
respect to the content and timing of all press releases and other public
announcements, and any oral


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or written statements to Sellers's employees concerning this Agreement and the
transactions contemplated hereby. Neither Sellers nor Buyer shall make any such
release, announcement, or statements without consulting with the other prior to
such release, announcement or statement; and in no event may any such
announcement refer to the price or terms of the transaction without the consent
of both parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, that Sellers or Buyer may at any
time make any announcement required by Legal Requirements so long as such party,
promptly upon learning of such requirement, notices the other of such
requirement and consults with the other in good faith with respect to the
wording of such announcement.

SECTION 12.11     GOVERNING LAW.

         The validity, performance, and enforcement of this Agreement and all
transaction documents, unless expressly provided to the contrary, shall be
governed by the laws of the State of Delaware without giving effect to the
principles of conflicts of law of such state.

SECTION 12.12      THIRD PARTIES; JOINT VENTURES.

         This Agreement constitutes an agreement solely among the Parties
hereto, and, except as otherwise provided herein, is not intended to and will
not confer any right, remedies, obligation, or liabilities, legal or equitable,
including any right of employment on any Person (including but not limited to
any employee or former employee of Sellers) other than the parties hereto and
their respective successors or assigns, or otherwise constitute any Person a
third party beneficiary under or by reason of this Agreement. Nothing in this
Agreement, expressed or implied, is intended to or shall constitute the parties
hereto partners. or participants in a joint venture.

SECTION 12.13     CONSTRUCTION.

         This Agreement has been negotiated by Buyer and Sellers and their
respective legal counsel, and legal or equitable principles that might require
the construction of this Agreement or any provision of this Agreement against
the party drafting this Agreement shall not apply in any construction or
interpretation of this Agreement.

SECTION 12.14     FURTHER ACTS.

         Buyer and Sellers shall, without further consideration, execute and
deliver such further instruments and documents and do such other acts and things
as the other may reasonably request in order to confirm the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, Sellers shall
deliver to Buyer any and all checks, drafts or


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other forms of payment received in respect of any of the Accounts Receivable
acquired by Buyer pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and any of the
Accounts Receivable subsequent to the Closing Date derived from the operations
of the Business.



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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Buyer and Sellers have executed this Agreement as
of the date first written above.

                                    BUYER:

                                              Charter Communications, Inc.


                                              By: /s/ Kent Kalkwarf
                                                 --------------------------
                                                 Title: SVP-CFO




                    [Signatures continued on following page]


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                                    SELLERS:

                                    FCILP Sellers:

                                         Blackstone TWF Capital
                                           Partners, L.P.
                                         By:    Blackstone Management Associates
                                         Fanch L.L.C.,
                                         its general partner,




                                         By: /s/ Mark T. Gallogly
                                            -----------------------------
                                               Name:
                                               Title: Member


                                         Blackstone TWF Capital
                                           Partners A L.P.
                                         By:  Blackstone Management
                                         Associates Fanch L.L.C.,
                                         its general partner,



                                         By: /s/ Mark T. Gallogly
                                            -----------------------------
                                               Name:
                                               Title: Member


                                         Blackstone TWF Capital
                                           Partners B L.P.
                                         By:  Blackstone Management
                                         Associates Fanch L.L.C.,
                                         its general partner,



                                         By: /s/ Mark T. Gallogly
                                            -----------------------------
                                               Name:
                                               Title: Member



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                                         Blackstone TWF Family
                                           Investment Partnership, L.P.
                                                  By:  Blackstone Management
                                                  Associates Fanch L.L.C.,
                                                           its general partner,


                                         By: /s/ Robert C. Fanch
                                             ---------------------------
                                               Name:
                                               Title: Member



                                         Fanch Management Partners, Inc.


                                         By: /s/ Robert C. Fanch
                                            ---------------------------
                                               Robert C. Fanch
                                               Chairman


                                         RCF Carry, LLC



                                         By: /s/ Robert C. Fanch
                                            ---------------------------
                                               Robert C. Fanch, Manager



                                         PBW Carried Interest, Inc.



                                         By: /s/ Jeffrey D. Elberson
                                            ---------------------------
                                               Jeffrey D. Elberson,
                                               Executive Vice President


                                         RCF Indiana Management Corp.



                                         By: /s/ Robert C. Fanch
                                            ---------------------------
                                               Robert C. Fanch
                                               Chairman



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                                         SDG/Michigan Communications
                                         Joint Venture
                                         By its general partner,
                                         RCF Michigan Management, Inc.



                                         By: /s/ Robert C. Fanch
                                             --------------------------
                                                Robert C. Fanch
                                                Chairman


                                         The Robert C. Fanch Revocable Trust



                                         By: /s/ Robert C. Fanch
                                             --------------------------
                                                Robert C. Fanch, Trustee



                                          /s/ Robert C. Fanch
                                         -----------------------------
                                         Jack Pottle
                                                By Robert C. Fanch,
                                                attorney-in-fact





                                          /s/ Robert C. Fanch
                                         -----------------------------
                                         Thomas W. Binning
                                                By Robert C. Fanch,
                                                attorney-in-fact




                                          /s/ Robert C. Fanch
                                         -----------------------------
                                         A. Dean Wandry
                                                By Robert C. Fanch,
                                                attorney-in-fact



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                                    Master:
                                         Fanch-JV2 Master Limited
                                           Partnership
                                         By its general partner,
                                         Fanch Management Partners, Inc.



                                         By: /s/  Robert C. Fanch
                                            ---------------------------
                                                  Robert C. Fanch
                                                           Manager


                                    Cooney:
                                         Cooney Cable Associates of
                                           Ohio, Limited Partnership
                                         By its general partner, RCF
                                         Ohio Investors II, Inc.



                                         By: /s/  Robert C. Fanch
                                            ---------------------------
                                                  Robert C. Fanch
                                                  Chairman


                                    Twain:
                                         Mark Twain Cablevision Limited
                                           Partnership
                                         By its general partner,
                                         FMTC Acquisition Corp.



                                         By: /s/  Robert C. Fanch
                                            ---------------------------
                                                  Robert C. Fanch
                                                  Chairman



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                                    NTC:
                                         North Texas Cablevision,
                                         Ltd.
                                         By its general partner,
                                         NTC Communications General
                                         Partnership
                                         By its general partner,
                                         RCF Texas Management, Inc.



                                         By: /s/  Robert C. Fanch
                                            ---------------------------
                                                  Robert C. Fanch
                                                  Chairman


                                    FNCSI:
                                         Fanch-Narragansett CSI
                                         Limited Partnership
                                         By its general partner,
                                         Cable Systems, Inc.



                                         By: /s/  Robert C. Fanch
                                            ---------------------------
                                                  Title: Chairman


                                    Post:
                                         Post Cablevision of Texas,
                                         Limited Partnership
                                         By its general partner,
                                         North Texas Cablevision, Ltd.
                                         By its general partner,
                                         NTC Communications General Partnership
                                         By its general partner,
                                         RCF Texas Management, Inc.



                                         By: /s/  Robert C. Fanch
                                            ---------------------------
                                                  Robert C. Fanch
                                                  Chairman



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                         Spring Green:
                                       Spring Green Communications,
                                         Limited Partnership
                                       By its general partner,
                                       RCF Wisconsin Management, Inc.



                                       By: /s/  Robert C. Fanch
                                          ---------------------------
                                                Robert C. Fanch
                                                Chairman


                                  FKGP:
                                       Fanch Cablevision of Kansas
                                         General Partnership
                                       By its general partners:
                                       RCF Kansas Management, Inc.



                                       By: /s/  Robert C. Fanch
                                          ---------------------------
                                                Robert C. Fanch
                                                Chairman



                                       Narragansett Capital Partners-A, L.P.
                                       By its general partner,
                                           Narragansett Capital Associates, l.p.


                                       By: /s/  Gregory P. Barber
                                          ---------------------------
                                                Gregory P. Barber
                                                General Partner


                                       Narragansett Capital Partners-B, L.P.
                                       By its general partner,
                                           Narragansett Capital Associates, l.p.


                                       By: /s/  Gregory P. Barber
                                          ---------------------------
                                                Gregory P. Barber
                                                General Partner



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                                     Fanch-Narragansett CSI Limited Partnership
                                     By its general partner,
                                     Cable Systems, Inc.



                                     By:    /s/ Robert C. Fanch
                                            ------------------------
                                            Robert C. Fanch
                                            Chairman



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<PAGE>   1
                                                                    Exhibit 2.11


                       PURCHASE AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

                            DATED AS OF JUNE 29, 1999

                                      AMONG

                                 BCI (USA), LLC,

                               WILLIAM J. BRESNAN,

                      BLACKSTONE BC CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P.,

                 BLACKSTONE BC OFFSHORE CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P.,

               BLACKSTONE FAMILY INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP III L.P.,

                               TCI BRESNAN LLC and

                       TCID OF MICHIGAN, INC., as Sellers,

                                       AND

                  CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC,

                                    as Buyer
<PAGE>   2
                                TABLE OF CONTENTS
<TABLE>
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ARTICLE 1         CERTAIN DEFINITIONS.............................................................................1
         1.1      Terms Defined in this Section...................................................................1
         1.2      Terms Defined Elsewhere in this Agreement......................................................11
         1.3      Rules of Construction..........................................................................13

ARTICLE 2         SALE AND PURCHASE OF PURCHASED INTERESTS;
                  PURCHASE PRICE.................................................................................14
         2.1      Sale and Purchase of Purchased Interests; Contribution of
                  Contributed Interests..........................................................................14
         2.2      Purchase Price for Purchased Interests.........................................................14
         2.3      Adjustments to Purchase Price..................................................................15
         2.4      Payment at Closing.............................................................................17
         2.5      Post-Closing Purchase Price Adjustments........................................................18

ARTICLE 3         REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SELLERS..................................................20
         3.1      Organization and Ownership of Partnership......................................................20
         3.2      Authorizations; No Conflict; Required Consents.................................................21
         3.3      Partnership Assets.............................................................................22
         3.4      System Franchises, System Licenses, and System Contracts.......................................22
         3.5      Real Property..................................................................................23
         3.6      Environmental..................................................................................24
         3.7      Compliance with Legal Requirements.............................................................25
         3.8      Intellectual Property..........................................................................25
         3.9      Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes or Events.....................................25
         3.10     Litigation.....................................................................................26
         3.11     Tax Returns....................................................................................26
         3.12     Employment Matters.............................................................................27
         3.13     Partnership Systems Information................................................................31
         3.14     Finders and Brokers............................................................................31
         3.15     Transactions with Affiliates...................................................................31
         3.16     Competition....................................................................................31
         3.17     Pending Transactions...........................................................................32
         3.18     Acquisition Agreement Schedules; Schedule References...........................................32
         3.19     Securities Law Matters.........................................................................32

ARTICLE 4         REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER........................................................32
         4.1      Organization; Authority........................................................................32
         4.2      Authorization and Binding Obligation...........................................................33
         4.3      No Conflict; Required Consents.................................................................33
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         4.4      Finders and Brokers............................................................................33
         4.5      Securities Law Matters.........................................................................33
         4.6      Investment Company.............................................................................34
         4.7      Litigation.....................................................................................34
         4.8      Balance Sheet..................................................................................34
         4.9      Financing......................................................................................34
         4.10     Capitalization; Delivery of Limited Liability Company Interests................................34
         4.11     Pending Buyer Acquisitions.....................................................................35
         4.12     SEC Filings; Financial Information.............................................................35

ARTICLE 5         SPECIAL COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS...............................................................35
         5.1      Access to Premises and Records.................................................................35
         5.2      Continuity and Maintenance of Operations; Certain Deliveries and Notices.......................35
         5.3      Required Consents, Franchise Renewal...........................................................38
         5.4      Confidentiality; Press Release.................................................................40
         5.5      Cooperation; Commercially Reasonable Efforts...................................................41
         5.6      HSR Act........................................................................................41
         5.7      Tax Matters....................................................................................42
         5.8      Certain Financing Matters......................................................................44
         5.9      Consent and Agreements of Sellers and Buyer....................................................45
         5.10     WARN Act.......................................................................................46
         5.11     Programming and Other Commitments..............................................................46
         5.12     401(k) Plans...................................................................................46
         5.13     Notification of Certain Matters................................................................46
         5.14     Offers.........................................................................................46
         5.15     Buyer Acquisition Documents....................................................................47
         5.17     Restructuring of the Partnership...............................................................47

ARTICLE 6         CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF BUYER AND SELLERS.................................................48
         6.1      Conditions to Buyer's Obligations..............................................................48
         6.2      Conditions to Sellers' Obligations.............................................................49

ARTICLE 7         CLOSING AND CLOSING DELIVERIES.................................................................50
         7.1      The Closing; Time and Place....................................................................50
         7.2      Deliveries by Sellers..........................................................................50
         7.3      Deliveries by Buyer............................................................................51

ARTICLE 8         TERMINATION....................................................................................52
         8.1      Termination by Agreement.......................................................................52
         8.2      Termination by the Sellers.....................................................................52
         8.3      Termination by Buyer...........................................................................52
         8.4      Effect of Termination..........................................................................53
         8.5      Attorneys' Fees................................................................................54

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ARTICLE 9         MISCELLANEOUS..................................................................................54
         9.1      Fees and Expenses..............................................................................54
         9.2      Notices........................................................................................54
         9.3      Benefit and Binding Effect.....................................................................55
         9.4      Further Assurances.............................................................................56
         9.5      GOVERNING LAW..................................................................................56
         9.6      Entire Agreement...............................................................................56
         9.7      Amendments; Waiver of Compliance...............................................................56
         9.8      Counterparts...................................................................................56
         9.9      Rights Cumulative..............................................................................56
         9.10     Survival.......................................................................................56
         9.11     Limitation of Recourse against Sellers.........................................................57
         9.12     Limitation of Recourse against Buyer...........................................................58
         9.13     Specific Performance...........................................................................59
         9.14     Commercially Reasonable Efforts................................................................59
         9.15     Construction...................................................................................59
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                TABLE OF SCHEDULES ATTACHED TO DISCLOSURE LETTER


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Schedule 3.1                        Organization and Ownership of Partnership

Schedule 3.2                        Conflicts; Required Consents

Schedule 3.3(a)                     Permitted Liens

Schedule 3.3(b)                     Tangible Personal Property

Schedule 3.4                        System Franchises, System Licenses and System Contracts

Schedule 3.5                        Real Property

Schedule 3.6                        Environmental

Schedule 3.7                        Compliance with Legal Requirements

Schedule 3.8                        Intellectual Property

Schedule 3.9                        Absence of Certain Changes or Events

Schedule 3.10                       Partnership and Seller Litigation

Schedule 3.11                       Tax Matters

Schedule 3.12                       Employment Matters

Schedule 3.13                       Partnership Systems Information

Schedule 3.15                       Transactions with Affiliates

Schedule 3.16                       Competition

Schedule 3.17                       Acquisition Agreements

Schedule 4.7                        Buyer Litigation

Schedule 4.10(a)                    Rights in Buyer's Securities

Schedule 4.11                       Pending Buyer Acquisitions

Schedule 4.12(b)                    Buyer Cash Flow Statements

Schedule 5.2-I                      Post-Signing Operations

Schedule 5.2-II                     Partnership's Budget

Schedule 5.2(g)                     Permitted Activities
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Schedule                            Description
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Schedule 5.9                        Excluded Assets

Schedule 6.1                        Scheduled Subscribers
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The preceding schedules have been omitted from this exhibit. The Company agrees
to provide copies of such schedules to the Commission upon request.

<PAGE>   8
                                TABLE OF EXHIBITS

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Exhibit A                  Sellers' Proportionate Interests

Exhibit B                  Designated Programming Services

Exhibit C                  Fourth Amendment to Contribution Agreement

Exhibit D                  Adjustment Escrow Agreement

Exhibit E                  Operating Agreement Term Sheet

Exhibit F                  Exchange Agreement Term Sheet

Exhibit G                  Form of Registration Rights Agreement

Exhibit H                  Form of Put Agreement

Exhibit I                  LLC Unit Formula

Exhibit J                  Form of TCI Put Agreement
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The preceding exhibits A, B and C have been omitted from this exhibit. The
Company agrees to provide copies of such exhibits to the Commission upon
request.


<PAGE>   9
                       PURCHASE AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

         THIS PURCHASE AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is entered
into as of June 29, 1999, by and among BCI (USA), LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company (the "General Partner"), and William J. Bresnan ("WBresnan"),
Blackstone BC Capital Partners L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("BBC"),
Blackstone BC Offshore Capital Partners L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited
partnership ("BBCO"), Blackstone Family Investment Partnership III L.P., a
Delaware limited partnership ("BFI"), TCID of Michigan, Inc., a Nevada
corporation ("TCID-MI") and TCI Bresnan LLC ("TCI LLC"), as Sellers, and Charter
Communications Holding Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
("Buyer").

                                    RECITALS

         The General Partner owns all of the general partnership interests in
Bresnan Communications Company Limited Partnership, a Michigan limited
partnership (the "Partnership"). The Sellers are each limited partners of the
Partnership and own, in the aggregate, all of limited partnership interests in
the Partnership. Buyer desires to acquire all the partnership interests in the
Partnership, and the General Partner, WBresnan, BBC, BBCO, BFI, TCID-MI and TCI
LLC (referred to collectively as the "Sellers" and individually as a "Seller")
desire to sell and contribute to Buyer such partnership interests in the
Partnership, in each case for the consideration and on the terms and conditions
set forth in this Agreement.

                                   AGREEMENTS

         In consideration of the above recitals and of the mutual agreements and
covenants contained in this Agreement, the parties to this Agreement, intending
to be bound legally, agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1         CERTAIN DEFINITIONS

         1.1 Terms Defined in this Section. The following terms, as used in this
Agreement, have the meanings set forth in this Section:

         "1992 Cable Act" means the Cable Television Consumer Protection and
Competition Act of 1992, as amended, and the FCC rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder, all as in effect from time to time.

         "Acquisition Agreement Service Area" refers to the cable television
systems to be acquired by the Partnership or the Subsidiaries under the
Acquisition Agreements and means either (i) any geographic area in which the
seller under any Acquisition Agreement provides cable television service and an
Acquisition Agreement System Franchise is not required pursuant to applicable
Legal Requirements, or (ii) with respect to an Acquisition Agreement System
Franchise, the geographic area in which such seller is authorized to provide
cable television service pursuant to such Acquisition Agreement System
Franchise.
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         "Acquisition Agreement System Franchises" means all franchise
agreements, operating permits or similar governing agreements, instruments,
resolutions, statutes, ordinances, approvals, authorizations and permits
obtained from any Franchising Authority in connection with the cable television
systems to be acquired by the Partnership or the Subsidiaries under the
Acquisition Agreements.

         "Acquisition Agreements" means those binding agreements described on
Schedule 3.17 pursuant to which the Partnership or a Subsidiary has agreed to
acquire cable television systems and those non-binding expressions of intent to
which the Partnership or a Subsidiary is a party as of the date of this
Agreement pursuant to which the Partnership has indicated an intent to acquire
cable television systems.

         "Adjustment Time" means 11:59 p.m., Eastern time, on the day before the
Closing Date.

         "Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, any other Person
controlling, controlled by or under common control with the specified Person,
where "control" means the ownership, directly or indirectly, of voting
securities representing the right generally to elect a majority of the directors
(or similar officials) of a Person or the possession, by contract or otherwise,
of the authority to direct the management and policies of a Person.

         "Basic Services" means the lowest tier of cable television service
offered to subscribers of a Partnership System that includes the retransmission
of local broadcast signals as defined by the Cable Act and the 1992 Cable Act.

         "BCG S-4" means that Form S-4 Registration Statement filed with the SEC
as of May 3, 1999 (File No. 333-77637) by Bresnan Communications Group LLC and
Bresnan Capital Corporation.

         "Business Day" means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a day on
which the banking institutions in New York, New York are required or authorized
to be closed.

         "Cable Act" means the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, as
amended, and the FCC rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, all as in
effect from time to time.

         "Charter Documents" means the articles or certificate of incorporation,
bylaws, certificate of limited partnership, partnership agreement, certificate
of formation, limited liability company operating agreement, articles of
association, and similar charter documents, as applicable to any Person other
than an individual.

         "Closing" means the consummation of the purchase and sale of the
Purchased Interests and the contribution of the Contributed Interests pursuant
to this Agreement in accordance with the provisions of Article 7.


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         "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the
Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder, all as in effect from time to time.

         "Communications Act" means the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,
and the FCC rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, all as in effect from
time to time.

         "Contract" means any contract, mortgage, deed of trust, bond,
indenture, lease, license, note, franchise, certificate, option, warrant, right
or other instrument, document, obligation or agreement, whether written or oral.

         "Contribution Agreement" means the Contribution Agreement among the
Partnership, TCID-MI and various of its Affiliates, predecessors of BBC, BBCO
and BFI, WBresnan and predecessors of the General Partner, dated as of June 3,
1998, as amended on September 17, 1998, on February 2, 1999 and on the date of
this Agreement.

         "Copyright Act" means the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended and in
effect from time to time.

         "Corporate Office" means 709 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, New York
10604.

         "Credit Facility" means the Loan Agreement dated as of February 2, 1999
among Bresnan Telecommunications Company LLC, the lenders party thereto and
Toronto Dominion (Texas), Inc., as Administrative Agent for the lenders, and the
Arranging Agents, Syndication Agent, Documentation Agents and Joint Book
Managers and Joint Lead Arrangers, as further set forth therein, as it may be
amended.

         "Environmental Law" means any binding applicable Legal Requirement
concerning the protection of the environment and public or employee health (to
the extent relating to the environment), including Legal Requirements relating
to emissions, discharges, releases or threatened releases of Hazardous
Substances into the environment, air (including both ambient and within
buildings and other structures), surface water, ground water or land or
otherwise relating to the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment,
storage, disposal, transport or handling of Hazardous Substances.

         "Equity Agreements" means the Operating Agreement, the Exchange
Agreement, the Registration Rights Agreement, the Put Agreement and the TCI Put
Agreement.

         "Equivalent Basic Subscribers" means, as of the Closing Date or any
other date of determination and for each Partnership System, without
duplication, the aggregate of all of the following that are receiving Basic
Services provided by the Partnership Systems: (a) private residential customer
accounts that are billed by the Partnership by individual unit (regardless of
whether such accounts are in single family homes or in individually billed units
in apartment houses and other multi-unit buildings, but exclusive of secondary
outlets and courtesy accounts), each of


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which shall be counted as one "Equivalent Basic Subscriber"; and (b) all
commercial, bulk-billed and other accounts not billed by individual unit, such
as hotels, motels, apartment houses and multi-family homes, provided that the
number of "Equivalent Basic Subscribers" serviced by each such account shall be
deemed to be an amount equal to the quotient of (x) the aggregate monthly
revenue for Basic Services and Expanded Basic Services derived by the
Partnership Systems from such accounts, in each case for the last calendar month
preceding the date of such determination, divided by (y) the standard monthly
fees charged for the provision of Basic Service plus (for accounts receiving
Expanded Basic Service) the standard monthly fees charged for the provision of
Expanded Basic Service. In each case under clause (y) above, such standard
monthly fees will be the fees charged to customers served in the same Service
Area, as of the date of determination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term
"Equivalent Basic Subscribers" shall not include any commercial, residential or
other subscriber who (i) pays less than the standard rate (excluding bulk
accounts) for Basic Services (other than as a result of discounts offered in the
ordinary course of business), (ii) has not paid for one full month of service,
or (iii) is more than 65 days delinquent from the date of billing on any amount
due from such subscriber in excess of $10.

         "ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder and published
interpretations with respect thereto, all as in effect from time to time.

         "ERISA Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, a trade or
business affiliated within the meaning of Sections 414(b), (c) or (m) of the
Code.

         "Exchange Agreement" means the Exchange Agreement by and among the
parties named therein, containing the provisions set forth in Exhibit F hereto
and such other provisions as contemplated in Section 5.16, which agreement
shall, subject to Section 5.16, be executed and delivered on the Closing Date.

         "Excluded Assets" means the Partnership Assets described on Schedule
5.9.

         "Expanded Basic Services" means any CPS tier of any Partnership System
designated as such in the rate filings of the Partnership.

         "FCC" means the Federal Communications Commission.

         "Franchising Authorities" means all Governmental Authorities that have
issued or granted a System Franchise relating to the operation of a Partnership
System.

         "GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles as in effect in
the United States from time to time.

         "General Partnership Interest" means the general partnership interest
in the Partnership held by the General Partner.


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         "Governmental Authority" means the United States of America, any state,
commonwealth, territory or possession of the United States of America and any
political subdivision or quasi-governmental authority of any of the same,
including any court, tribunal, department, commission, board, bureau, agency,
county, municipality, province, parish or other instrumentality of any of the
foregoing, and including any Franchising Authority.

         "Hazardous Substances" means (a) any "hazardous waste" as defined by
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) (42 U.S.C. Sections
6901 et seq.), as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder,
all as in effect from time to time; (b) any "hazardous substance" as defined by
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980
(15 U.S.C. Sections 9601 et seq.) (CERCLA), as amended, and the rules and
regulations promulgated thereunder, all as in effect from time to time; (c) any
substance regulated by the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (15 U.S.C.
Sections 2601 et seq.), or the Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (IFRA)
(7 U.S.C. Sections 136 et seq.), each as amended, and the rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder, all as in effect from time to time; (d) asbestos or
asbestos-containing material of any kind or character; (e) polychlorinated
biphenyls; (f) any substances regulated under the provisions of Subtitle I of
RCRA relating to underground storage tanks; (g) any substance the presence, use,
handling, treatment, storage or disposal of which on real property is prohibited
by any Environmental Law; and (h) any other substance which by any Environmental
Law requires special handling, reporting or notification of any Governmental
Authority in its collection, storage, use, treatment or disposal.

         "HSR Act" means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of
1976, as amended and the regulations promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission
with respect thereto, all as in effect from time to time.

         "Intellectual Property" means any (i) trademarks, trade dress, trade
names, service marks, logos and other similar proprietary rights, (ii) domain
names, (iii) copyrights and (iv) patents and patentable know-how, inventions and
processes.

         "Judgment" means any judgment, writ, order, injunction, award or decree
of any court, judge, justice or magistrate, including any bankruptcy court or
judge or the arbitrator in any binding arbitration, and any order of or by any
Governmental Authority.

         "Keepwell Agreement" means the letter agreement dated February 2, 1999
addressed to the Partnership and entered into among it and TCI Bresnan LLC,
Beatrice Cable TV Company, TCI of Illinois, Inc., Heritage Cablevision of South
East Massachusetts, Inc., TCI of Southern Minnesota, Inc., TCI Cablevision of
Nebraska, Inc., WestMarc Development, Inc. and TCID of Michigan, Inc.

         "Knowledge" means, with respect to any Person, the actual knowledge of
a particular matter of such Person, or if such Person is an entity, one or more
of the principal corporate personnel of such Person, and, with respect to the
General Partner, includes the actual knowledge of one or more


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of the executive vice presidents or more senior officers of the Partnership or
regional vice presidents of the Partnership Systems.

         "Leased Real Property" means all leasehold interests in real property
that are held for use or used in connection with the Partnership's Business
which the Partnership has, or acquires prior to Closing, including those
described as Leased Real Property on Schedule 3.5.

         "Legal Requirement" means applicable common law and any statute,
ordinance, code or other law, rule, regulation, order, technical or other
written standard, requirement, policy or procedure enacted, adopted,
promulgated, applied or followed by any Governmental Authority, including any
Judgment and all judicial decisions applying common law or interpreting any
other Legal Requirement, in each case, as amended.

         "Lien" means any security interest, any interest retained by the
transferor under a conditional sale or other title retention agreement,
mortgage, lien, pledge, option, encumbrance, adverse interest, constructive
exception to, defect in or other condition affecting title or other ownership
interest (including reservations, rights of entry, possibilities of reverter,
encroachments, easements, rights-of-way, restrictive covenants, leases and
licenses) of any kind, which constitutes an interest in or claim against
property, whether arising pursuant to any Legal Requirement, System License,
System Franchise, System Contract or otherwise.

         "Limited Partnership Interests" means the limited partnership interests
in the Partnership held by each of the Sellers.

         "Litigation" means any written claim, action, suit, proceeding,
arbitration or hearing that could result in a Judgment, or any written notice of
such claim, action, suit, proceeding, arbitration or hearing.

         "Loan Documents" means the Credit Facility and the Senior Indenture.

         "Loan Document Liens" means Liens created by the Loan Documents in
favor of the lenders or trustee thereunder.

         "Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse effect on (i) the
Partnership Assets or the business, results of operations or financial condition
of the Partnership, taken as a whole, but without giving effect to any effect
resulting from changes in conditions (including economic conditions, changes in
FCC regulations, or federal, state or local governmental actions, legislation or
regulations) that are applicable to the economy or the cable television industry
on a national, regional, state or local basis or any changes in technology or
competition affecting the business of the Partnership Systems, or (ii) on the
ability of any Seller to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

         "MMDS" means multichannel multipoint distribution service.


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         "Multichannel Video Programming Distributor" or "MVPD" means a
distributor of cable television services, MMDS, direct broadcast satellite
service or television receive-only satellite programming, who makes available
for purchase, by subscribers or customers, multiple channels of video
programming, other than Persons distributing such services only to multiple
dwelling unit or other commercial customers (including hotels, motels, resorts,
hospitals, dormitories, prisons, restaurants, bars and similar establishments).

         "Operating Agreement" means the limited liability company agreement of
Buyer containing the provisions set forth in Exhibit E hereto and such other
provisions as contemplated in Section 5.16, which agreement shall be executed
and delivered on the Closing Date.

         "Other Intangibles" means all intangible assets other than System
Franchises, System Licenses and System Contracts, including subscriber lists,
accounts receivable, claims, patents, and copyrights that are owned, held for
use or used in connection with the Partnership's Business and in which the
Partnership has, or acquires prior to Closing, any right, title or interest.

         "Other Real Property Interests" means all easements and rights of
access (other than those relating to multiple dwelling units) and other
interests in real property that are held for use or used in connection with the
Partnership's Business and in which the Partnership has, or acquires prior to
Closing, any right, title or interest, including those interests described as
Other Real Property Interests on Schedule 3.5, but not including Leased Real
Property or Owned Real Property.

         "Owned Real Property" means all fee interests in real property that are
held for use or used in connection with the Partnership's Business which the
Partnership owns, or acquires prior to Closing, including those described as
Owned Real Property on Schedule 3.5 and all improvements thereon.

         "Partnership Agreement" means the Bresnan Communications Company
Limited Partnership Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement dated as
of February 2, 1999, as it may be amended prior to the Closing.

         "Partnership Assets" means all assets, properties, privileges, rights,
contracts, licenses, permits, interests and claims, real and personal, tangible
and intangible, of every type and description that are owned, leased, held for
use or used in connection with the Partnership's Business and in which the
Partnership or any Subsidiary has any right, title or interest or acquires any
right, title or interest on or before the Closing, including Tangible Personal
Property, Owned Real Property, Leased Real Property, Other Real Property
Interests, System Franchises, System Licenses, System Contracts, and Other
Intangibles.

         "Partnership Systems" means the cable television systems owned and
operated by the Partnership or any Subsidiary or any combination of any of them,
each of which may be referred to herein individually as a "Partnership System."


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         "Partnership's Budget" means the budget for the Partnership's Business
for the period and in the form attached hereto as Schedule 5.2-II, as the same
may be supplemented or modified by the Partnership with Buyer's consent, which
consent will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed; except that
Buyer's consent will not be required if the Partnership's proposed supplement or
modification to the Partnership's Budget (i) would not, in the aggregate after
giving effect to the cumulative effect of supplements and modifications,
increase the Partnership's gross annual expenses by more than 3% or (ii)
reflects the consummation of any Acquisition Agreement, provided that the
modification resulting from such consummation is made in a manner consistent
with past practices.

         "Partnership's Business" means the cable television business and all
related and ancillary businesses and all other businesses conducted by the
Partnership or any Subsidiary, whether conducted through the Partnership Systems
or otherwise.

         "Pay TV" means a la carte tiers or premium programming services
selected by and sold to subscribers on a per channel or per program basis.

         "Permitted Lien" means any (a) Lien securing Taxes, assessments and
governmental charges not yet due and payable, (b) zoning law or ordinance or any
similar Legal Requirement, (c) right reserved to any Governmental Authority to
regulate the affected property, (d) as to Owned Real Property and Other Real
Property Interests, any easement, right of way, condition, covenant, restriction
or imperfection of title that does not individually or in the aggregate
interfere with the right or ability to own, use or operate the Owned Real
Property or Other Real Property Interests as they are being used or operated or
to convey good and marketable title to such Owned Real Property or Other Real
Property Interests, (e) in the case of Owned Real Property and Leased Real
Property, any lease or sublease by the Partnership in favor of a third party
that is disclosed in the Schedules to this Agreement, (f) in the case of Leased
Real Property, the rights of any lessor and any Lien granted by any lessor of
Leased Real Property which do not, individually or in the aggregate with any
other such Liens, materially interfere with the Partnership's or any
Subsidiary's use of such Leased Real Property, (g) any inchoate materialmen's,
mechanics', workmen's, repairmen's or other like Liens arising in the ordinary
course of business, (h) the Loan Document Liens, (i) Liens described on Schedule
3.3(a), (j) the transfer restrictions created by the Partnership Agreement in
favor of the partners thereunder, and (k) recorded exceptions included in any
title policy that relates to Owned Real Property that is listed on Schedule 3.5
and was delivered to Buyer prior to execution of this Agreement; provided that
"Permitted Lien" will not include any Lien securing a debt (other than the Loan
Document Liens) or any Lien that could prevent or impair in any way the conduct
of the business of the affected Partnership System as it is currently being
conducted.

         "Person" means any natural person, Governmental Authority, corporation,
general or limited partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust,
association or unincorporated entity of any kind.

         "Proportionate Interest" with respect to each Seller means the
percentage set forth in Exhibit A, which Exhibit may be attached or amended by
the Sellers, in their discretion, at any time


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prior to Adjustment Time, provided that the sum of the Proportionate Interests
for all Sellers shall equal 100%.

         "Put Agreement" means each Put Agreement by and among the parties named
therein, substantially in the form of Exhibit H hereto, which agreement shall be
executed and delivered as set forth in Section 5.16(d).

         "Registration Rights Agreement" means the Registration Rights Agreement
by and among the parties named therein, substantially in the form of Exhibit G
hereto, which agreement shall be executed and delivered on the Closing Date.

         "Required Consents" means the consents, permits, approvals and
authorizations of Governmental Authorities and other Persons, and filings,
notices, and applications with Governmental Authorities and other Persons,
necessary to transfer lawfully the Purchased Interests and the Contributed
Interests to Buyer or otherwise to consummate lawfully the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.

         "Scheduled Subscribers" means for each Service Area and each
Acquisition Agreement Service Area, the approximate number of Equivalent Basic
Subscribers served as of a date certain, as set forth on Schedule 6.1.

         "SEC" means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

         "Senior Indenture" means the Indenture dated as of February 2, 1999,
among Bresnan Communications Group LLC ("BCG"), Bresnan Capital Corporation
("BCC") and State Street Bank and Trust Company, as trustee, pursuant to which
BCG and BCC issued their 8% Senior Notes due 2009 and 9-1/4% Senior Discount
Notes due 2009.

         "Service Area" means either (i) any geographic area in which the
Partnership or its Subsidiaries provides cable television service and a System
Franchise is not required pursuant to applicable Legal Requirements, or (ii)
with respect to any System Franchise, the geographic area in which the
Partnership is authorized to provide cable television service pursuant to such
System Franchise.

         "SSI Supply Agreement" means the Satellite Services, Inc. Programming
Supply Agreement, between Bresnan Telecommunications Company LLC and Satellite
Services, Inc., as applicable to the Partnership's Business on the date of this
Agreement, and as may be amended prior to Closing.

         "Subsidiary" means Bresnan Telecommunications Company LLC, Bresnan
Public Corporation, Bresnan Telephone of Michigan L.L.C., Bresnan Telephone of
Minnesota, L.L.C., Bresnan Communications Group LLC, or Bresnan Capital
Corporation, as the context may require.


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         "System Contracts" means all pole line agreements, underground conduit
agreements, crossing agreements, multiple dwelling, bulk billing or commercial
service agreements, leased channel access agreements, retransmission consents,
lease agreements for tangible personal property and other Contracts (other than
System Franchises and System Licenses) held for use or used in connection with
the Partnership's Business and to which the Partnership or a Subsidiary is, or
becomes prior to Closing, a party or bound, including those described on
Schedule 3.4.

         "System Franchises" means all franchise agreements, operating permits
or similar governing agreements, instruments, resolutions, statutes, ordinances,
approvals, authorizations and permits obtained from any Franchising Authority in
connection with the Partnership's Business, including those listed on Schedule
3.4, including all amendments and modifications thereto and all renewals
thereof.

         "System Licenses" means the intangible cable television channel
distribution rights, cable television relay service (CARS), business radio and
other licenses, earth station registrations, copyright notices and other
licenses, authorizations, consents or permits issued by the FCC or any other
Governmental Authority in connection with the Partnership's Business (other than
System Franchises, System Contracts and Other Real Property Interests),
including those described on Schedule 3.4.

         "Tangible Personal Property" means all tangible personal property that
is owned, leased, held for use or used in connection with the Partnership's
Business and in which the Partnership has, or acquires prior to Closing any
right, title or interest, including towers, tower equipment, aboveground and
underground cable, distribution systems, headend amplifiers, line amplifiers,
microwave equipment, converters, testing equipment, motor vehicles, office
equipment, computers and billing equipment, furniture, fixtures, supplies,
inventory and other physical assets, the material items of which, including all
motor vehicles, are described on Schedule 3.3(b).

         "Tax" or "Taxes," as the context may require, include any income,
alternative or add-on minimum tax, gross income, gross receipts, franchise,
profits, sales, use, ad valorem, business license, withholding, payroll,
employment, excise, stamp, transfer, recording, occupation, premium, property,
value added, custom duty, severance, windfall profit or license tax,
governmental fee, including estimated taxes relating to any of the foregoing, or
other similar tax or other like assessment or charge of similar kind whatsoever
together with any interest and any penalty, addition to tax or additional amount
imposed by any Governmental Authority responsible for the imposition of any such
Tax.

         "Tax Returns" means any tax return, declaration of estimated tax, tax
report or other tax statement, or any other similar filing, including any
schedule or attachment thereto, and including any amendment thereof, required to
be submitted to any Governmental Authority with respect to any Tax.


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         "TCI Put Agreement" means each TCI Put Agreement by and among the
parties named therein, substantially in the form of Exhibit J hereto, which
agreement shall be executed and delivered on the Closing Date.

         "Transferable Service Area" means a Service Area or an Acquisition
Agreement Service Area with respect to which: (a) no franchise or similar
authorization is required for the provision of cable television service in such
Service Area or Acquisition Agreement Service Area, (b) no Required Consent is
necessary for the transfer of control of any System Franchise or Acquisition
Agreement System Franchise for such Service Area or Acquisition Agreement
Service Area in connection with the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, (c) if a Required Consent is necessary for the
transfer of control of any System Franchise or Acquisition Agreement System
Franchise for such Service Area or Acquisition Agreement Service Area in
connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement (including any expired System Franchise or Acquisition Agreement
System Franchise), an effective consent or approval has been obtained (or shall
have been deemed obtained by operation of law in accordance with the provisions
of the Cable Act) without the imposition of any condition or any modification
that in either case makes, or is reasonably likely to make, the underlying
System Franchise or Acquisition Agreement System Franchise materially more
onerous or materially reduces in any respect, or is reasonably likely to
materially reduce in any respect, the benefits available under the System
Franchise or Acquisition Agreement System Franchise in respect of which the
Required Consent relates (except, in each case, as approved by Buyer) or (d) if
a Required Consent is necessary for the transfer of control of any System
Franchise or Acquisition Agreement System Franchise for such Service Area or
Acquisition Agreement Service Area in connection with the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the applicable franchising
authority does not expressly reject a request for approval to transfer such
System Franchise or Acquisition Agreement System Franchise within 120 days after
the due and proper submission of a completed Form 394 to such Franchising
Authority (plus such extensions of time as are mutually agreed upon by Buyer and
Sellers); provided that, with respect to any expired System Franchise or
Acquisition Agreement System Franchise for which the Franchising Authority has
not granted continuing operation authority to the Partnership or applicable
Subsidiary and pursuant to which consent was not required prior to its
expiration, the corresponding Service Area or Acquisition Agreement Service Area
shall not be a Transferable Franchise Area unless and until the applicable
Franchising Authority has either (i) consented to the consummation of the
Transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or (ii) renewed such System
Franchise or Acquisition Agreement System Franchise.

         "Transaction Documents" means this Agreement, and the other documents,
agreements, certificates and other instruments to be executed, delivered and
performed by the parties in connection with the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement.

         "Units" means common membership interests in Buyer, with the rights and
limitations set forth in the Operating Agreement.

         "Upset Date" means May 1, 2000.


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         1.2 Terms Defined Elsewhere in this Agreement. For purposes of this
Agreement, the following terms have the meanings set forth in the sections
indicated:


Term                                                      Section
- ----                                                      -------
Adjustment Assets                                         Section 2.3(a)(1)

Adjustment Escrow Agent                                   Section 2.4(b)(1)

Adjustment Escrow Agreement                               Section 2.4(b)(1)

Adjustment Escrow Amount                                  Section 2.4(b)(1)

Adjustment Liabilities                                    Section 2.3(a)(2)

Agreement                                                 First Paragraph

Antitrust Division                                        Section 5.6

Auditor                                                   Section 2.5(a)(2)

BBC                                                       First Paragraph

BBCO                                                      First Paragraph

BCI                                                       Section 5.12

BFI                                                       First Paragraph

Bresnan Plan                                              Section 5.12

Buyer                                                     First Paragraph

Capital Expenditures                                      Section 2.3(d)

CCH S-4                                                   Section 4.12(a)

Charter Holdings Value                                    Section 2.1(b)

Closing Date                                              Section 7.1

commercially reasonable efforts                           Section 9.14

Confidential Information                                  Section 5.4(a)

Contributed Interest                                      Section 2.1(b)

Disclosure Letter                                         Section 1.3

Equity Consideration                                      Section 2.1(b)

Estimated Purchase Price                                  Section 2.4(a)

Excluded Rights                                           Section 5.9(e)


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Final Closing Statement                                   Section 2.5(a)(1)

Final Purchase Price                                      Section 2.5(b)(1)(A)

FTC                                                       Section 5.6

General Partner                                           First Paragraph

Partnership                                               First Paragraph

Partnership ERISA Affiliates                              Section 3.12(b)

Partnership Plans                                         Section 3.12(b)

Partnership's Financial Statements                        Section 3.9

Pending Buyer Acquisitions                                Section 4.11

Preliminary Closing Statement                             Section 2.4

Preliminary Purchase Price                                Section 2.4(b)(2)

PublicCo                                                  Section 5.16(c)

Purchase Guaranty                                         Section 9.12

Purchase Price                                            Section 2.2

Purchased Interests                                       Section 2.1

reasonable commercial efforts                             Section 9.14

Seller                                                    Recitals

Shared Reduction Amount                                   Section 2.3(a)

Subscriber Adjustment                                     Section 2.3(b)

Subscriber Shortfall                                      Section 2.3(b)

Subscriber Threshold                                      Section 2.3(b)

Subsequent Buyer Acquisition                              Section 5.15

Successor Plan                                            Section 5.12

TCI LLC                                                   First Paragraph

TCID-MI                                                   First Paragraph

Vulcan Puts                                               Section 5.16(d)

WARN Act                                                  Section 3.12(a)

WBresnan                                                  First Paragraph


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         1.3 Rules of Construction. Words used in this Agreement, regardless of
the gender and number specifically used, shall be deemed and construed to
include any other gender and any other number as the context requires. As used
in this Agreement, the word "including" is not limiting, and the word "or" is
not exclusive. Except as specifically otherwise provided in this Agreement in a
particular instance, a reference to a Section is a reference to a Section of
this Agreement, a reference to an Exhibit is a reference to an Exhibit to this
Agreement, a reference to a Schedule is a reference to a Schedule to that
Disclosure Letter delivered on the date of this Agreement (the "Disclosure
Letter"), and the terms "hereof," "herein," and other like terms refer to this
Agreement as a whole, including the Schedules and the Exhibits to this
Agreement, and not solely to any particular part of this Agreement. The
descriptive headings in this Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference
only and are not intended to be part of or to affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement. Any reference in this Agreement to a "day" or
a number of "days" (without the explicit qualification of Business) will be
interpreted as a reference to a calendar day or number of calendar days. If any
action or notice is to be taken or given on or by a particular calendar day, and
such calendar day is not a Business Day, then such action or notice will be
deferred until, or may be taken or given on, the next Business Day.

ARTICLE 2         SALE AND PURCHASE OF PURCHASED INTERESTS; PURCHASE PRICE

         2.1 Sale and Purchase of Purchased Interests; Contribution of
Contributed Interests.

                  (a) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement, each Seller hereby agrees to sell, transfer, and deliver to Buyer at
the Closing, and Buyer hereby agrees to purchase at the Closing, the partnership
interests specified below (the "Purchased Interests"), free and clear of all
Liens:

                           (1) from the General Partner, the entire General
Partnership Interest; and

                           (2) from each Seller, that portion of its Limited
Partnership Interest that is not represented by a Contributed Interest.

                  (b) TCI LLC agrees to contribute to Buyer all of its Limited
Partnership Interest, and each other Seller agrees to contribute to Buyer a
portion of its Limited Partnership Interest, in each case free and clear of all
Liens and subject to the Legal Requirements (each such contributed Limited
Partnership Interest, a "Contributed Interest"). The aggregate interest in the
Partnership represented by the Contributed Interests will be a fraction, the
numerator of which is $1,000,000,000 plus the Shared Reduction Amount, if any,
and the denominator of which is $3,100,000,000, as adjusted pursuant to Section
2.3 plus the Shared Reduction Amount, if any. The percentage of each Seller's
(other than TCI LLC's) Limited Partnership Interest represented by the
Contributed Interest shall be set forth in a written notice delivered to Buyer
at least two days prior to Closing. In exchange for such contribution to Buyer,
each Seller shall receive Units in Buyer (the "Equity Consideration"). The
number of Units issued to Sellers will be calculated as set forth on Exhibit I.
For purposes of this Section 2.1, if the Adjustment Assets exceed the Adjustment
Liabilities, the


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"Shared Reduction Amount" will be zero, and otherwise, the "Shared Reduction
Amount" will equal one-half of the difference between the Adjustment Liabilities
and the Adjustment Assets, as calculated on the Preliminary Closing Statement,
provided that the Shared Reduction Amount shall in no event be greater than
$15,000,000.

         2.2 Purchase Price for Purchased Interests. Buyer shall pay and deliver
to the Sellers, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to one or more
accounts of the Sellers, as designated in writing by the Sellers not later than
the Business Day before Closing, as consideration for the sale of the Purchased
Interests an aggregate amount in cash equal to $2,100,000,000, subject to
adjustment as provided in Section 2.3 (the "Purchase Price") and subject to the
provisions of Sections 2.4 and 2.5. Buyer shall have no liability or obligation
arising from its allocation of the Purchase Price among the Sellers, provided
that Buyer complies with the written instructions of the Sellers provided under
the preceding sentence.

         2.3      Adjustments to Purchase Price.

                  (a) Working Capital Adjustment. The Purchase Price shall be
increased by the amount of the Adjustment Assets as of the Adjustment Time and
shall be decreased by the Adjustment Liabilities as of the Adjustment Time.

                           (1) Subject to the other provisions of this Section
2.3(a), "Adjustment Assets" means the sum of: (A) cash and cash equivalents (but
only to the extent such cash is held by the Partnership and the Subsidiaries at
the Closing), (B) Eligible Accounts Receivable net of any credit balances owed
to cable television subscribers of the Partnership Systems, (C) Prepaid
Expenses, (D) Deposits, and (E) Other Current Assets, in each case of clauses
(A) through (E) computed for the Partnership and the Subsidiaries as of the
Adjustment Time on a consolidated basis and without duplication in accordance
with GAAP applied on a basis consistent with the preparation of the
Partnership's Financial Statements.

                                    (I) "Eligible Accounts Receivable" means the
face amount of all Subscriber Accounts Receivable that are 60 or fewer days past
due as of the Adjustment Time, all Advertising Accounts Receivable that are 120
days or fewer past due as of the Adjustment Time and all other accounts
receivable. No Subscriber Accounts Receivable that are more than 60 days past
due and no Advertising Accounts Receivable that are more than 120 days past due
will be included in Eligible Accounts Receivable.

                                    (II) "Subscriber Accounts Receivable" means
accounts receivable of the Partnership and the Subsidiaries (excluding
Advertising Accounts Receivable) resulting from the provision of cable
television service by the Partnership Systems to active subscribers as of the
Adjustment Time and that relate to periods prior to the Adjustment Time. For
purposes of making "past due" calculations to determine whether Subscriber
Accounts Receivable are Eligible Accounts Receivable, the subscriber billing
statements will be deemed to be due and payable on the first day of the period
during which the service to which such billing statements relate is provided.


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                                    (III) "Advertising Accounts Receivable"
means accounts receivable of the Partnership and the Subsidiaries resulting from
advertising on a Partnership System or another cable television system sold
either directly by the Partnership and the Subsidiaries or by an ad sales
representative or an advertising agency of the Partnership and the Subsidiaries
or through an advertising interconnect partnership or otherwise. For purposes of
making "past due" calculations to determine whether Advertising Accounts
Receivable are Eligible Accounts Receivable, invoices will be deemed to be due
and payable upon date of invoice.

                                    (IV) "Prepaid Expenses" means the book value
of prepaid expenses of the Partnership and the Subsidiaries (but only to the
extent constituting a current asset and only to the extent that such prepaid
expenses will accrue to the benefit of the Partnership and the Subsidiaries upon
and after the Adjustment Time).

                                    (V) "Deposits" means all monies which are on
deposit with third parties as of the Adjustment Time for the account of the
Partnership or the Subsidiaries or as security for the performance of their
respective obligations, including deposits on real property leases and deposits
for utilities that will accrue to the benefit of the Partnership or the
Subsidiaries upon and after the Adjustment Time.

                                    (VI) "Other Current Assets" means all other
current assets of the Partnership and the Subsidiaries; provided, however,
notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, Adjustment
Assets shall not include inventory or accounts receivable that are not Eligible
Accounts Receivable.

                           (2) Subject to the other provisions of this Section
2.3(a), "Adjustment Liabilities" means the sum of: (A) Accounts Payable, (B)
Subscriber Prepayments and Deposits, (C) Deferred Revenue, and (D) Other Current
Liabilities, in each case of clauses (A) through (D) computed for the
Partnership and the Subsidiaries as of the Adjustment Time on a consolidated
basis and without duplication in accordance with GAAP applied on a basis
consistent with the preparation of the Partnership's Financial Statements.

                                    (I) "Accounts Payable" means the book value
of all accounts payable of the Partnership and the Subsidiaries.

                                    (II) "Subscriber Prepayments and Deposits"
means the sum of (1) all outstanding deposits of subscribers of the Partnership
Systems for converters, decoders and similar items (and, if required to be paid
to such subscribers, accrued interest thereon), and (2) all payments received by
the Partnership and the Subsidiaries prior to the Adjustment Time for services
to be rendered to subscribers of the Partnership Systems after the Adjustment
Time.

                                    (III) "Deferred Revenue" means liabilities
to subscribers representing advance billings for services to be performed by the
Partnership and the Subsidiaries after the Adjustment Time.

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                                    (IV) "Other Current Liabilities" means all
other current liabilities of the Partnership and the Subsidiaries, including
accrued expenses.

                           (3) For purposes of making the adjustments pursuant
to this Section 2.3(a), revenues and expenses shall be treated as prepaid or
accrued so as to reflect the principle that revenues and expenses will be
prorated so that the revenues and expenses attributable to the period prior to
the Adjustment Time shall be for the account of Sellers and the revenues and
expenses attributable to the period after the Adjustment Time shall be for the
account of Buyer.

                  (b) Subscriber Adjustment. The Purchase Price shall be
decreased by the dollar amount equal to the product of (1) the Subscriber
Shortfall multiplied by (2) $4,492 (such decrease, the "Subscriber Adjustment").
For purposes of this Agreement, the "Subscriber Shortfall" equals the number, if
any, by which the total number of Equivalent Basic Subscribers for all of the
Partnership Systems as of the Adjustment Time (as adjusted in accordance with
the following sentence) is less than 665,850. If any Acquisition Agreement
remains pending but not yet consummated prior to the Adjustment Time, then (i)
the number of Equivalent Basic Subscribers of cable television systems that the
Partnership intends to acquire by such Acquisition Agreement, as set forth on
Schedule 3.17, will solely for purposes of this Section 2.3(b) be deemed to be
Equivalent Basic Subscribers of the Partnership Systems as of the Adjustment
Time and (ii) the Partnership debt, for purposes of Section 2.3(c), will be
deemed to be increased on a pro forma basis by the purchase price under such
Acquisition Agreement.

                  (c) Debt Adjustment. The Purchase Price shall be decreased by
the sum of (1) all obligations of the Partnership and the Subsidiaries for
borrowed money (including all accrued and unpaid interest unless otherwise taken
into account in Section 2.3(a)) under the Loan Documents and under any bonds,
debentures, notes, indentures, mortgages, or similar instruments to which the
Partnership or any of the Subsidiaries are a party or by which any of them are
bound, (2) all capital lease obligations of the Partnership and the Subsidiaries
and (3) any other non-current liabilities (other than deferred taxes, launch
support payments and other items that do not reflect a cash obligation of the
Partnership), each as calculated as of the Closing Date in accordance with GAAP.

                  (d) Adjustment for Capital Expenditures. (1) The Purchase
Price shall be decreased by the amount (if any) by which $73,467,300 exceeds the
amount of Capital Expenditures. "Capital Expenditures" shall mean capital
expenditures made by the Partnership and the Subsidiaries on a consolidated
basis between January 1, 1999 and the Closing in connection with the upgrade or
rebuild of plant, headend consolidation or system interconnection, data services
equipment, reverse activation and any other expenditures approved in writing by
Buyer plus the cost of inventory acquired by the Partnership during such period
for use in connection with any of the foregoing, but which costs have not yet
been accounted for as a capital expenditure (to reflect the principle that all
adjustments be made without duplication).

                           (2) The Purchase Price shall be increased by the
amount of any Capital Expenditures incurred with respect to capital projects
that are not contemplated in the Partnership's


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Budget, provided that Buyer provides express prior written consent (in its sole
and absolute discretion) to the incurrence of such Capital Expenditures.

         2.4      Payment at Closing.

                  (a) No later than ten Business Days prior to the date
scheduled for the Closing, the General Partner, in its capacity as the
representative of the Sellers, shall prepare and deliver to Buyer a written
report in reasonable detail (the "Preliminary Closing Statement") setting forth
the Sellers' estimate of the Purchase Price, as determined in accordance with
this Article 2. The Preliminary Closing Statement shall be prepared by the
General Partner in its capacity as the representative of the Sellers in good
faith and shall be certified by the General Partner, in such capacity, to be its
good faith estimate of the Purchase Price and the other amounts set forth
therein as of the date thereof. The Preliminary Closing Statement will be
accompanied by appropriate documentation supporting the amounts set forth
therein and such additional information as Buyer shall reasonably request
relating to the matters set forth in the Preliminary Closing Statement. The
Sellers shall provide to Buyer reasonable access, upon reasonable notice, to all
records in their possession for purposes of verification of the Preliminary
Closing Statement. The Purchase Price to be delivered at the Closing shall be
determined on the basis of the Preliminary Closing Statement, with any changes
thereto mutually agreed to by the Sellers and Buyer (the "Estimated Purchase
Price").

                  (b) At Closing, Buyer shall pay cash as follows:

                           (1) Buyer shall pay cash to Chase Manhattan Bank or
other escrow agent mutually satisfactory to the parties (the "Adjustment Escrow
Agent") in an amount equal to $10,000,000 (the "Adjustment Escrow Amount"), such
cash to be held by the Adjustment Escrow Agent in escrow on behalf of the
parties substantially in accordance with the terms of the escrow agreement
attached as Exhibit D (the "Adjustment Escrow Agreement") and Section 2.5;

                           (2) Buyer shall pay cash to Sellers in an aggregate
amount equal to the excess of (i) the Estimated Purchase Price over (ii) the
Adjustment Escrow Amount (such excess, the "Preliminary Purchase Price").

                  (c) None of the Adjustment Escrow Amount will be available for
any purpose, other than as described in Section 2.5(b), and the Adjustment
Escrow Amount shall not be available to satisfy any other obligations of Sellers
under this Agreement or otherwise.

         2.5      Post-Closing Purchase Price Adjustments.

                  (a) Final Closing Statement.

                           (1) Within 90 days after the Closing Date, the
Sellers shall prepare and deliver to Buyer a written report (the "Final Closing
Statement") setting forth the Sellers' final


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estimate of the Purchase Price, as determined in accordance with this Article 2.
The Final Closing Statement shall be prepared by the General Partner, in its
capacity as the representative of the Sellers, in good faith and shall be
certified by the General Partner, in such capacity, to be its good faith
estimate of the Purchase Price and the other amounts set forth therein as of the
date thereof. The Final Closing Statement will be accompanied by appropriate
documentation supporting the amounts set forth therein and such additional
information as Buyer shall reasonably request relating to the matters set forth
in the Final Closing Statement. The Sellers and Buyer will each provide to the
other reasonable access, upon reasonable notice, to all records in its
possession for purposes of the preparation and verification of the Final Closing
Statement.

                           (2) Within 30 days after the date that the Final
Closing Statement is delivered by the Sellers to Buyer, Buyer shall complete its
examination thereof and may deliver to the Sellers a written report setting
forth any proposed adjustments to any amounts set forth in the Final Closing
Statement. If Buyer notifies the Sellers of Buyer's acceptance of the amounts
set forth in the Final Closing Statement, the amounts set forth in the Final
Closing Statement shall be conclusive, final, and binding on the parties as of
the date of such notification. If Buyer fails to deliver its report of any
proposed adjustments within the 30-day period specified in the preceding
sentence, the amounts set forth in the Final Closing Statement shall be
conclusive, final, and binding on the parties as of the last day of such 30-day
period. Buyer and the Sellers shall use good faith efforts to resolve any
dispute involving the amounts set forth in the Final Closing Statement. If the
Sellers and Buyer fail to agree on any amount set forth in the Final Closing
Statement within 10 days after the Sellers receive Buyer's report pursuant to
this Section 2.5(a), the disputed amounts will be determined within the
following 30-day period by Ernst & Young (the "Auditor"). The Auditor shall
endeavor to resolve the dispute as promptly as practicable and such auditor's
resolution of the dispute shall be final and binding on the parties, and a
judgment may be entered thereon in any court of competent jurisdiction. All of
the costs and expenses of the Auditor and its services rendered pursuant to this
Section 2.5 shall be borne by Buyer, on the one hand, and Sellers, on the other
hand, as nearly as possible in the proportion to the amount by which the
determination of all matters related to such costs and expenses varies from the
positions of Buyer and the Sellers, respectively, on all such matters.

                  (b)      Payment of Purchase Price Adjustments.

                           (1) After final determination of all amounts
(including resolution of disputed amounts under Section 2.5(a)(2)), payments
shall be made as follows:

                                    (A) If the amount of the Purchase Price as
determined pursuant to Section 2.5(a) ("Final Purchase Price") exceeds the
Preliminary Purchase Price, then within three Business Days after the date the
amount of the Final Purchase Price is determined, (i) Buyer and the Sellers
shall direct the Adjustment Escrow Agent to pay to Sellers the amount of such
excess (not to exceed the amounts on deposit in the Adjustment Escrow Account),
and (ii) Buyer and the Sellers shall direct the Adjustment Escrow Agent to pay
to Buyer the balance (if any) in the Adjustment Escrow Account. To the extent
that the Final Purchase Price exceeds the Preliminary Purchase Price


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by more than the amount on deposit in the Adjustment Escrow Account, Buyer shall
pay the remainder of the Final Purchase Price to Sellers within such three
Business Day period.

                                    (B) If the amount of the Preliminary
Purchase Price exceeds the Final Purchase Price, then within three business days
after the date on which the amount of the Final Purchase Price is determined,
(i) Buyer and the Sellers shall direct the Adjustment Escrow Agent to pay to
Buyer in cash all amounts remaining in the Adjustment Escrow Account and (ii)
Sellers will pay to Buyer in cash an amount equal to the excess of the
Preliminary Purchase Price exceeds the Final Purchase Price.

                           (2) All payments to be made to the Sellers pursuant
to this Section 2.5(b) shall be paid by wire or accounts transfer of immediately
available funds to the accounts designated by the Sellers by written notice to
Buyer. All payments to be made to Buyer pursuant to this Section 2.5(b) shall be
paid by wire or accounts transfer of immediately available funds to one or more
accounts designated by Buyer by written notice to the Sellers. Buyer shall have
no liability or obligation arising from its allocation among the Sellers of
payments made to the Sellers pursuant to this Section 2.5(b), provided that
Buyer complies with the written instructions of the Sellers provided under the
preceding sentence.

ARTICLE 3         REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SELLERS

         Each Seller represents and warrants, to the extent set forth in Section
9.11(b) and not jointly and severally, to Buyer as follows:

         3.1      Organization and Ownership of Partnership.

                  (a) The Partnership is a limited partnership duly formed,
validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its
formation and has the requisite partnership power and authority to own, lease,
and operate its properties and assets and to carry on its business in the places
where such properties and assets are now owned, leased, or operated. The
Partnership and each of its Subsidiaries is duly qualified and in good standing
in all jurisdictions in which the ownership or leasing of the Partnership Assets
owned or leased by it or the nature of its activities in connection with the
Partnership's Business makes such qualification necessary and in which failure
to so qualify would, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse
Effect.

                  (b) The General Partner holds of record and owns beneficially,
and as of the Closing will hold of record and own beneficially, a 1.0% General
Partnership Interest, free and clear of all Liens. Each Seller holds of record
and owns beneficially, and as of the Closing will hold of record and own
beneficially, its respective Limited Partnership Interest, free and clear of all
Liens, and the percentage interest of such Seller is as set forth on Schedule
3.1.

                  (c) Except for this Agreement and the Partnership Agreement,
such Seller (1) is not party to, and has not granted to any other Person, any
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rights of first refusal or any other rights providing for the acquisition or
disposition of partnership interests or other equity interests in the
Partnership, and (2) is not a party to any voting agreement, voting trust, proxy
or other agreement or understanding with respect to the voting of any of the
Purchased Interests or the Contributed Interests.

                  (d) The Partnership owns, directly or indirectly, all of the
equity interests in each Subsidiary, free and clear of all Liens other than the
Liens described on Schedule 3.1.

         3.2      Authorizations; No Conflict; Required Consents.

                  (a) Such Seller has the requisite power and authority to
execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents
to which such Seller is a party according to their respective terms. The
execution, delivery, and performance by such Seller of this Agreement and the
other Transaction Documents to which such Seller is a party have been duly
authorized by all necessary action on the part of such Seller. This Agreement
and the other Transaction Documents to which such Seller is a party have been
duly executed and delivered by such Seller (or, in the case of Transaction
Documents to be executed and delivered at Closing, when executed and delivered
will be duly executed and delivered) and constitute (or, in the case of
Transaction Documents to be executed and delivered at Closing, when executed and
delivered will constitute) the legal, valid, and binding obligation of such
Seller, enforceable against such Seller in accordance with their terms, except
as the enforceability of this Agreement and such other Transaction Documents may
be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent
conveyance or similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally or by judicial
discretion in the enforcement of equitable remedies.

                  (b) Except as described on Schedule 3.2, the execution and
delivery by such Seller, the performance by such Seller under, and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by, this Agreement (other than the
transactions described in Section 5.17) and the Transaction Documents to which
such Seller is a party do not and will not: (a) conflict with or violate any
provision of the Charter Documents of such Seller; (b) violate in any material
respect any provision of any Legal Requirement applicable to such Seller; (c)
require any material consent, approval or authorization of, or filing of any
certificate, notice, application, report or other document with, any
Governmental Authority or other Person; or (d) (i) materially conflict with,
result in a material breach of or constitute a material default under (without
regard to requirements of notice, lapse of time or elections of other Persons or
any combination thereof), (ii) permit or result in the termination, suspension
or material modification of, (iii) result in the material acceleration of (or
give any Person the right to accelerate) the performance of such Seller under,
or (iv) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien upon the Purchased
Interest or Contributed Interest held by such Seller under, any Contract or
other instrument by which such Seller or any of its assets is bound or affected.

                  (c) Except as described on Schedule 3.2, the execution and
delivery by such Seller, the performance by such Seller under, and the
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by, this Agreement (other than the transactions described in Section 5.17) and
the Transaction Documents do not and will not: (a) conflict with or violate any
provision of the Charter Documents of the Partnership or any Subsidiary; (b)
violate in any material respect any provision of any Legal Requirement
applicable to the Partnership or any Subsidiary; (c) require any material
consent, approval or authorization of, or filing of any material certificate,
notice, application, report or other document with, any Governmental Authority
or other Person; or (d) (i) materially conflict with, result in a material
breach of or constitute a material default under (without regard to requirements
of notice, lapse of time or elections of other Persons or any combination
thereof), (ii) permit or result in the termination, suspension or material
modification of, (iii) result in the material acceleration of (or give any
Person the right to accelerate) the performance of the Partnership or any
Subsidiary under, or (iv) result in the creation or imposition of any material
Lien upon any of the Partnership Assets under, any System Franchise, material
System License or any material System Contract by which the Partnership, any
Subsidiary or any of the Partnership Assets is bound or affected.

         3.3      Partnership Assets.

                  (a) The Partnership or a Subsidiary has good and valid title
to (or, in the case of the Partnership Assets that are leased, valid leasehold
interests in) the Partnership Assets (other than Owned Real Property, Leased
Real Property and Other Real Property Interests, as to which representations and
warranties in Section 3.5 apply). The Partnership Assets are free and clear of
all Liens, except Permitted Liens.

                  (b) Except as set forth on Schedule 3.3(b), the Partnership
Assets include substantially all of the assets necessary to permit the
Partnership to conduct the Partnership's Business substantially as it is being
conducted and operated on the date of this Agreement and to operate the
Partnership Systems in material compliance with all Legal Requirements. The
Sellers have previously delivered to Buyer a list of the material items of
Tangible Personal Property. Except as described on Schedule 3.3(b), the material
Tangible Personal Property is in operating condition and repair (ordinary wear
and tear excepted) and is suitable for continued use in the manner in which it
is presently being used.

         3.4      System Franchises, System Licenses, and System Contracts.

                  (a) Except as described on Schedules 3.4 or 3.5, neither the
Partnership nor any Subsidiary is bound or affected by any of the following: (i)
any material lease of real property; (ii) any material lease of personal
property that will remain effective for more than one year after Closing or
requiring payments by the Partnership or any Subsidiary exceeding $50,000 in
aggregate; (iii) franchises for the construction or operation of cable
television systems, or Contracts of substantially equivalent effect; (iv)
licenses, authorizations, consents or permits of the FCC; (v) other material
licenses, authorizations, consents or permits of any other Governmental
Authority; (vi) material easements or rights of access; (vii) material pole line
and joint line agreements, underground conduit agreements, crossing agreements,
or bulk or commercial service agreements; (viii) any Contract for any fiber or
fiber capacity lease or use arrangements that provide to any other


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Person the right to use any fiber or capacity of a Partnership System; (ix) any
Contract for any internet access or on-line services arrangements that provide
to any other Person the right to use the transmission capacity of a Partnership
System to provide internet access or other on-line services over such
Partnership System; (x) any Contract or agreement limiting the right of the
Partnership or any Subsidiary prior to the Closing, or Buyer or any of its
subsidiaries or controlled affiliates at or after the Closing to engage in, or
to compete with any Person in, any business, including each contract or
agreement containing exclusivity provisions restricting the geographical area in
which, or the method by which, any business may be conducted by the Partnership
or any Subsidiary prior to the Closing, or Buyer or any of its subsidiaries or
controlled Affiliates after the Closing; or (xi) any Contract that is not the
subject matter of any other clause of this Section 3.4(a) that will remain
effective for more than one year after Closing or requiring payments by the
Partnership or any Subsidiary exceeding $50,000 under any single contract or
series of related contracts; other than any of the Contracts described in
clauses (i) through (vii) or (xi), above, that is entered into after the date of
this Agreement in the ordinary course of business or otherwise as a result of
consummating any of the Acquisition Agreements.

                  (b) Complete and correct copies of the System Franchises and
System Licenses have been delivered by the General Partner to Buyer. Except as
described in Schedule 3.4, the System Franchises and System Licenses are
currently in full force and effect and are valid and enforceable under all
applicable Legal Requirements according to their terms. No event has occurred
that, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a material breach,
violation or default by the Partnership, any Subsidiary or any Partnership
System, and to such Seller's Knowledge, no event has occurred that, with notice
or lapse of time or both, would constitute a material breach, violation or
default by any other Person, of any material obligations under the System
Franchises or the System Licenses. The Partnership and the Subsidiaries are in
material compliance with the terms and conditions of all System Franchises and
System Licenses and with other applicable material requirements of all
Governmental Authorities (including the FCC and the Register of Copyrights)
relating to the System Franchises and System Licenses.

                  (c) Complete and correct copies of all System Contracts listed
on Schedule 3.4 and all Contracts relating to Leased Real Property and Other
Real Property Interests described on Schedule 3.5 have been provided to or made
available to Buyer (other than System Contracts designated as "Missing" on
Schedule 3.4 or 3.5). Except as otherwise disclosed on Schedule 3.4, there has
not occurred any breach by the Partnership or any subsidiary, which breach is
continuing, of any material terms or conditions thereunder, and to such Seller's
Knowledge, there has not occurred any default (without regard to requirements of
notice, lapse of time, elections of other Persons, or any combination thereof)
by any other Person under any material terms or conditions thereunder.

         3.5 Real Property. All Partnership Assets consisting of Owned Real
Property, Leased Real Property and material Other Real Property Interests are
described on Schedule 3.5. Except as otherwise disclosed on Schedule 3.5 or as
would not have a Material Adverse Effect, the Partnership or a Subsidiary holds
title to the Owned Real Property free and clear of all Liens (except Permitted


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Liens). To such Seller's Knowledge, except as otherwise disclosed on Schedule
3.5, the Partnership or a Subsidiary has valid and enforceable leasehold
interests in all Leased Real Property. To such Seller's Knowledge, except for
ordinary wear and tear and routine repairs, all of the material improvements,
leasehold improvements and the premises of the Owned Real Property and the
premises demised under the leases and other documents evidencing the Leased Real
Property are in operating condition and repair and are suitable for continued
use in the manner in which it is currently being used. Each parcel of Owned Real
Property and each parcel of Leased Real Property and any improvements thereon
(i) has access to and over public streets or private streets for which the
Partnership, a Subsidiary or a Partnership System has a valid right of ingress
and egress, and (ii) conforms in is current use and occupancy to all material
zoning requirements without reliance upon a variance issued by a Governmental
Authority or a classification of the parcel in question as a nonconforming use.
There are no pending condemnation, expropriation, eminent domain or similar
proceedings affecting, in any material respect, all or any portion of the Owned
Real Property, Leased Real Property, or, to such Seller's Knowledge, Other Real
Property.

         3.6 Environmental. Except as would not reasonably be expected to result
in fines or penalties under Environmental Laws or environmental remediation
costs required to be incurred under Environmental Laws:

                  (a) Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.6, to the best of such
Seller's Knowledge (i) the Owned Real Property and Leased Real Property
currently comply in all material respects with all Environmental Laws, (ii)
neither the Partnership nor any Subsidiary has caused any events, conditions,
circumstances, activities, practices or incidents (including but not limited to
the presence, use, generation, manufacture, disposal, release or threatened
release of any Hazardous Substances from or on the Owned Real Property or the
Leased Real Property), which could interfere with or prevent continued
compliance, or which are reasonably likely to give rise to any liability, based
upon or related to the processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage,
disposal, transport or handling, or the emission, discharge, release or
threatened release into the environment, of any Hazardous Substance from or
attributable to the Owned Real Property or Leased Real Property and (iii) there
is not any pending or threatened claim or investigation based on Environmental
Laws which arises from any condition of any Owned Real Property or Leased Real
Property.

                  (b) The General Partner has provided Buyer with complete and
correct copies of (i) any studies, reports, surveys or other materials in the
Partnership's or any Subsidiary's possession or to which the Partnership or any
Subsidiary has access relating to the presence or alleged presence of Hazardous
Substances at, on or affecting the Owned Real Property, Leased Real Property or
Other Real Property, (ii) any notices or other materials in the Partnership's or
any Subsidiary's possession that were received from any Governmental Authority
having the power to administer or enforce any Environmental Laws relating to
current or past ownership, use or operation of the Owned Real Property, Leased
Real Property or Other Real Property or activities at the Owned Real Property,
Leased Real Property or Other Real Property, and (iii) any materials in the
Partnership's or any Subsidiary's possession, or to which the Partnership or any
Subsidiary has access, relating to any


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claim, allegation or action by any Person other than a Governmental Entity under
any Environmental Law.

                  (c) Except as described on Schedule 3.6, to the Knowledge of
such Seller, (i) no aboveground or underground storage tanks are currently or
have been located on any Owned Property or Leased Property, and (ii) no Owned
Property or Leased Property has been used at any time as a gasoline service
station or other facility for storing, pumping, dispensing or producing gasoline
or any other petroleum products or wastes.

         3.7 Compliance with Legal Requirements. Except as disclosed in Schedule
3.7, and except for any such noncompliance as has been remedied, each of the
Partnership, its Subsidiaries, and the Partnership Systems is in compliance and
has been operated in compliance in all material respects with all Legal
Requirements (including, without limitation, the Cable Act, the Copyright Act
and the FCC's Cumulative Leakage Index, but excluding Legal Requirements for
which more specific representations are set forth in Sections 3.6, 3.11 and
3.12). The Partnership has delivered or made available to Buyer complete and
correct copies of all FCC forms relating to rate regulation filed by the
Partnership, its Subsidiaries or the Partnership Systems with any Governmental
Authority with respect to the Partnership Systems and copies of all
correspondence from or to the Partnership, its Subsidiaries or the Partnership
Systems with any Governmental Authority relating to rate regulation generally
and any other Rate Regulatory Matter or specific rates charged to subscribers of
the Partnership Systems, and any other documentation prepared by the
Partnership, its Subsidiaries or the Partnership Systems supporting an exemption
from the rate regulation provisions of the Cable Act claimed by the Partnership,
its Subsidiaries or the Partnership Systems with respect to any of the
Partnership Systems. The Partnership has made available to Buyer, to the extent
in the possession of the Partnership, copies of all FCC forms relating to rate
regulation filed with any Governmental Authority with respect to the Partnership
Systems by parties other than the Partnership, its Subsidiaries or the
Partnership Systems and copies of all correspondence from or to parties other
than the Partnership, its Subsidiaries or the Partnership Systems with any
Governmental Authority relating to rate regulation generally and any other Rate
Regulatory Matter or specific rates charged to subscribers of the Partnership
Systems, and any other documentation supporting any exemption from the rate
regulation provisions of the Cable Act claimed by the Partnership Systems by
parties other than the Partnership, its Subsidiaries or the Partnership Systems.

         3.8 Intellectual Property. The General Partner has delivered to Buyer
complete and correct copies of all current reports and filings for the past
three years, made or filed with the U.S. Copyright Office pursuant to copyright
rules and regulations with respect to the Partnership's Business. Except as set
forth on Schedule 3.8, the Partnership and the Subsidiaries do not own or use
any Intellectual Property related to and material to the operation of the
Partnership Systems and are not a party to any license or royalty agreement with
respect to any such Intellectual Property, except for licenses respecting
program material and obligations under the Copyright Act applicable to cable
television systems generally. To such Seller's Knowledge, except as described on
Schedule 3.8, the Partnership Systems and the Partnership's Business have been
operated in such a manner so

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as not to materially violate or infringe upon the rights, or give rise to any
rightful material claim of any Person for infringement of Intellectual Property
or license.

         3.9 Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes or Events. Buyer
has received copies of the BCG S-4. The BCG S-4 contains complete and correct
copies of the audited consolidated balance sheets of the Partnership and the
Subsidiaries and related statements of income, stockholders' equity and cash
flows for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998, as adjusted to reflect the
combination of certain assets to reflect the contribution by TCI LLC and its
Affiliates to the Partnership on February 2, 1999, including all notes and
schedules thereto (all of such financial statements and notes being hereinafter
referred to as the "Partnership's Financial Statements"). The Partnership's
Financial Statements are in accordance with the books and records of the
Partnership and were prepared in accordance with GAAP, except as may be
described therein, applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods covered
thereby. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.9 and after giving effect to the
various transactions consummated on February 2, 1999, and related financings,
since December 31, 1998, there has been no (i) event or events (other than any
affecting the cable television industry generally) occurred that, individually
or in the aggregate, are reasonably likely to result in a Material Adverse
Effect and (ii) material change in accounting principles or practices (other
than as a result of changes in GAAP) with respect to the Partnership Systems or
revaluation by the Partnership of the Partnership Assets for financial
reporting, property tax or other purposes. From December 31, 1998 to the date of
this Agreement, except with respect to the closing of various transactions on
February 2, 1999, and related financings, the Partnership's Business has been
conducted only in the usual, regular and ordinary course, except as disclosed on
Schedule 3.9 and except where the failure to conduct business in such manner
would not have a Material Adverse Effect.

         3.10     Litigation.

                  (a) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.10: (i) there is no
Litigation pending or, to such Seller's Knowledge, threatened against the
Partnership or any Subsidiary; and (ii) there is not in existence any Judgment
(other than Judgments affecting the cable television industry in general)
requiring the Partnership or any Subsidiary to take any action of any kind with
respect to the Partnership Assets or the operation of the Partnership Systems.

                  (b) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.10, there is no
Litigation pending or, to such Seller's Knowledge, threatened against such
Seller which, individually or in the aggregate, is reasonably likely to
adversely affect the ability of such Seller to perform its obligations under
this Agreement.

         3.11     Tax Returns.

                  (a) Except as described on Schedule 3.11, the Partnership and
the Subsidiaries have duly and timely filed in correct form all federal Tax
Returns and all other material Tax Returns required to be filed by it, and all
such Tax Returns are complete and correct in all material respects,


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except where the failure of such Tax Returns to be complete or correct would not
result in a material liability to the Partnership or the Subsidiaries. The
Partnership and the Subsidiaries have timely paid all material Taxes which have
become due and payable on such Tax Returns, except for Taxes reflected in the
Partnership's Financial Statements, such amounts as are being contested
diligently and in good faith and are not in the aggregate material or Taxes
reflected as an adjustment to the Purchase Price under Article 2. Neither the
Partnership nor any Subsidiary has received any written notice of, nor does such
Seller have any Knowledge of, any deficiency, assessment or audit, or proposed
deficiency, assessment or audit from any taxing Governmental Authority that
could result in any material liability on behalf of the Partnership.

                  (b) The appropriate Tax Returns of each of the Partnership and
the Subsidiaries have not been examined by the Internal Revenue Service for the
last six years.

                  (c) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.11, there are no
outstanding agreements or waivers extending the statutory period of limitation
applicable to any material Tax Returns required to be filed by, or which
include, the Partnership or any of the Subsidiaries.

                  (d) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.11, neither the
Partnership nor any of the Subsidiaries is subject to any joint venture,
partnership or other arrangement or contract which is treated as a partnership
for federal income tax purposes, other than ownership of any of the
Subsidiaries.

                  (e) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.11, there are no
material tax sharing agreements or similar arrangements with respect to or
involving the Partnership or any of the Subsidiaries.

                  (f) The Partnership and each of the Subsidiaries (except
Bresnan Capital Corporation) has been treated properly as either a partnership
or disregarded entity for federal income tax purposes since its inception,
respectively.

         3.12     Employment Matters.

                  (a) Except as set forth on Schedule 3.12, the Partnership and
the Subsidiaries have complied in all material respects with all applicable
Legal Requirements relating to the employment of labor, including the Worker
Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, as amended (the "WARN Act"), ERISA,
continuation coverage requirements with respect to group health plans and those
relating to wages, hours, collective bargaining, unemployment insurance,
worker's compensation, equal employment opportunity, age and disability
discrimination, immigration control and the payment and withholding of Taxes,
except as would not have a Material Adverse Effect.

                  (b) With respect to the Partnership, any Subsidiary, and the
Partnership Plans (as defined below):


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                           (1) Except as is disclosed on Schedule 3.12, (i)
neither the Partnership, any Subsidiary nor any of their ERISA Affiliates
maintains or sponsors (or ever maintained or sponsored), or makes or is required
to make contributions to, any Partnership Plans, (ii) none of the Partnership
Plans is or was a "multi-employer plan," as defined in Section 3(37) of ERISA,
(iii) none of the Partnership Plans is or was a "defined benefit pension plan"
within the meaning of Section 3(35) of ERISA, (iv) none of the Partnership Plans
provides or provided post-retirement medical or health benefits (except as
required by Section 4980B of the Code or similar Laws), (v) none of the
Partnership Plans is or was a "welfare benefit fund," as defined in Section
419(e) of the Code, or an organization described in Sections 501(c)(9) or
501(c)(20) of the Code, and (vi) neither the Partnership, any Subsidiary, nor
any of their ERISA Affiliates has announced or otherwise made any commitment to
create or amend any Partnership Plan. There is no Partnership Plan which the
Partnership will not be able to terminate immediately after the Closing in
accordance with its terms and ERISA. The Partnership has delivered to Buyer true
and complete copies of: (i) each of the Partnership Plans and any related
funding agreements thereto (including insurance contracts) including all
amendments, (ii) the currently effective Summary Plan Description pertaining to
each of the Partnership Plans, (iii) the most recent annual report for each of
the Partnership Plans (including all relevant schedules), and (iv) the most
recent Internal Revenue Service determination letter for each Partnership Plan
which is intended to constitute a qualified Partnership Plan under Section 401
of the Code, (v) the most recently filed PBGC Form 1, if applicable, (vi) for
each funded Partnership Plan, ERISA-required financial statements.

                           (2) Neither the Partnership, any Subsidiary nor any
of their ERISA Affiliates is subject to any liability, tax or penalty whatsoever
to any person or agency whomsoever as a result of engaging in a prohibited
transaction under ERISA or the Code, and neither the Partnership, any Subsidiary
nor any of their ERISA Affiliates has any knowledge of any circumstances which
reasonably might result in any liability, tax or penalty, including, but not
limited to, a penalty under Section 502 of ERISA, as a result of a breach of any
duty under ERISA or under other laws. There has been no material failure of any
Partnership Plan which is required to comply with the provisions of Sections
4980B and 4980C of the Code, or with the requirements referred to in Section
4980D(a) of the Code, to comply. No event has occurred which could subject any
Partnership Plan to any material tax under Section 511 of the Code.

                           (3) Each of the Partnership Plans which is intended
to be a qualified plan under Section 401(a) of the Code has received a favorable
determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service. There has been no
failure to administer any of the Partnership Plans in material compliance with
the terms of such Partnership Plan, ERISA, the Code and all other applicable
laws. All contributions required to be made to each of the Partnership Plans
under the terms of that Partnership Plan, ERISA, the Code or any other
applicable laws have been timely made. The financial statements of the
Partnership delivered to Buyer pursuant to Section 3.9 properly reflect all
amounts required to be accrued as liabilities to date under each of the
Partnership Plans. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.12, there is no contract,
agreement or benefit arrangement covering any employee of the Partnership or any
Subsidiary which, individually or collectively, could give rise to the payment
of any amount which would constitute an "excess parachute payment" (as defined


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in Section 280G of the Code). Except as set forth on Schedule 3.12, the
execution and performance of this Agreement will not (i) result in any
obligation or liability (with respect to accrued benefits or otherwise) of the
Partnership or any Subsidiary to any Partnership Plan, or any present or former
employee of the Partnership or any Subsidiary, (ii) be a trigger event under any
Partnership Plan that will result in any payment (whether of severance pay or
otherwise) becoming due to any present or former employee, officer, director,
shareholder, contractor, or consultant, or any of their dependents, or (iii)
accelerate the time of payment or vesting, or increase the amount, of
compensation due to any employee, officer, director, shareholder, contractor, or
consultant of the Partnership or any Subsidiary. With respect to any insurance
policy which provides, or has provided, funding for benefits under any
Partnership Plan, (I) except as described on Schedule 3.12, there is and will be
no liability of the Partnership or Buyer in the nature of a retroactive or
retrospective rate adjustment, loss sharing arrangement, or actual or contingent
liability as of the Closing Date, nor would there be any such liability if such
insurance policy were terminated as of the Closing Date, and (II) no insurance
company issuing any such policy is in receivership, conservatorship, bankruptcy,
liquidation, or similar proceeding, and, to the knowledge of the Partnership or
any Subsidiary, no such proceedings with respect to any insurer are imminent.

                           (4) The present value of all accrued benefits under
any Partnership Plans subject to Title IV of ERISA shall not, as of the Closing
Date, exceed the value of the assets of such Partnership Plans allocated to such
accrued benefits, based upon the applicable provisions of the Code and ERISA,
and each such Partnership Plan shall be capable of being terminated as of the
Closing Date in a "standard termination" under Section 4041(b) of ERISA. The
transactions contemplated hereunder, including without limitation the
termination of any Partnership Plans at or prior to the Closing, shall not
result in any such withdrawal or other liability under any applicable laws.
There are no Liens against the Partnership Assets under Section 412(n) of the
Code or Sections 302(f) or 4068 of ERISA. With respect to any multi-employer
plan within the meaning of Section 3(37) of ERISA, or any plan subject to Title
IV of ERISA, to which the Partnership, any Subsidiary or any of their ERISA
Affiliates is or ever was obligated to contribute, (a) there has been no
material "reportable event" described in Sections 4043(c)(1), (2), (3), (5),
(6), (7), (10), or (13) of ERISA, (b) no "accumulated funding deficiency" (as
defined in Section 302 of ERISA) or "withdrawal liability" (as determined under
Section 4201 et seq. of ERISA) has occurred, exists or is continuing with
respect to any such plan other than a multi-employer plan (as defined in Section
3(37) of ERISA), or, to the Knowledge of the Partnership, its Subsidiaries or
any of their ERISA Affiliates, with respect to any such plan which is a
multi-employer plan (as defined in Section 3(37) of ERISA), (c) no such plan has
been terminated other than in accordance with ERISA or at a time when such plan
was not sufficiently funded, and (d) there has been no (i) withdrawal by the
Partnership, its Subsidiaries or any of their ERISA Affiliates that is a
substantial employer from a single-employer plan and that has two or more
contributing sponsors at least two of whom are not under common control, as
referred to in Section 4063(b) of ERISA, or (ii) cessation by the Partnership,
its Subsidiaries or any of their ERISA Affiliates of operations at a facility
causing more than twenty percent (20%) of plan participants to be separated from
employment, as referred to in Section 4062(e) of ERISA. The Partnership and its
ERISA Affiliates have no liability under Section 4064 of ERISA relating to any
"defined benefit pension plan" (within the meaning of Section 3(35)


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of ERISA) maintained or contributed to by any ERISA Affiliate within the
five-year period before the Closing Date.

                           (5) Other than routine claims for benefits under the
Partnership Plans, there are no pending, or, to the best knowledge of the
Partnership or any Subsidiary, threatened, investigations, proceedings, claims,
lawsuits, disputes, actions, audits or controversies involving the Partnership
Plans, or the fiduciaries, administrators, or trustees of any of the Partnership
Plans or the Partnership, any Subsidiary or any of their ERISA Affiliates as the
employer or sponsor under any Partnership Plan, with any of the Internal Revenue
Service, the Department of Labor, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, any
participant in or beneficiary of any Partnership Plan or any other person
whomsoever. To the Knowledge of the Partnership and any Subsidiary, there is no
reasonable basis for any such claim, lawsuit, dispute, action or controversy.

                           For purposes of this Section 3.12(b), the term
"Partnership Plans" shall mean (i) all "employee benefit plans" (as such term is
defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, of which the Partnership, any Subsidiary or
any of their ERISA Affiliates (a "Partnership ERISA Affiliate") is or ever was
within the three-year period ending on the Closing Date a sponsor or
participating employer or as to which the Partnership, any Subsidiary or any
Partnership ERISA Affiliate makes contributions or is required to make
contributions, and (ii) any similar employment, severance or other arrangement
or policy of the Partnership or any Subsidiary providing for insurance coverage
(including self-insured arrangements), workers' compensation, disability
benefits, supplemental unemployment benefits, vacation benefits or retirement
benefits, or for profit sharing, deferred compensation, bonuses, stock options,
stock appreciation or other forms of incentive compensation or post-retirement
insurance, compensation or benefits.

                  (c) Except as set forth on Schedule 3.12, there are no union
or collective bargaining agreements applicable to any Person employed by the
Partnership or any Subsidiary that renders services in connection with the
Partnership Systems and neither the Partnership nor any Subsidiary has any duty
to bargain with any labor organization with respect to any such Person. There
has been no work stoppage or strike by employees of the Partnership and the
Subsidiaries within the last three years except as disclosed on Schedule 3.12.
Except as set forth on Schedule 3.12, there are not (i) any unfair labor
practice charges or arbitration proceedings pending, or to such Seller's
Knowledge, threatened against the Partnership or any Subsidiary, (ii) any
pending demand for recognition or (iii) any other pending effort of or request
or demand from, a labor organization for representative status with respect to
any Person employed by the Partnership or any Subsidiary that renders services
in connection with the Partnership Systems or the Partnership's Business. Except
as described on Schedule 3.12, neither the Partnership nor any Subsidiary has
any employment Contracts, either written or oral, with any employee of the
Partnership Systems, and none of such employment agreements listed on Schedule
3.12 requires Buyer to employ any person after Closing.

                           The Sellers have delivered to Buyer a list
describing, as of the date of this Agreement, individually and by category, the
name of each officer, employee and consultant of the


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Partnership and each Subsidiary (but not including employees of BCI and
employees of the Partnership who work out of the Corporate Office), together
with such person's position or function, annual base salary or wage and any
incentive, severance or bonus arrangements with respect to such person due from
the Partnership, in each case as of the date of this Agreement. Except as
disclosed in Schedule 3.12, the completion of the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement will not result in any payment or increased payment becoming due
from the Partnership or any Subsidiary to any officer, director, or employee of,
or consultant to, the Partnership or any Subsidiary (but not including employees
of BCI and employees of the Partnership who work out of the Corporate Office),
and to such Seller's Knowledge no employee of the Partnership or any Subsidiary
has made any threat, or otherwise revealed an intent, to terminate said
employee's relationship with the Partnership or any Subsidiary, for any reason,
including because of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement. Neither the Partnership nor any Subsidiary is a party to any
agreement for the provision of labor from any outside agency except as disclosed
in Schedule 3.12. To the Partnership's Knowledge, within the three year period
preceding the Closing Date there have been no claims by employees of such
outside agencies, if any, with regard to employees assigned to work for the
Partnership or any Subsidiary, and no claims by any governmental agency with
regard to such employees except as disclosed in Schedule 3.12. To such Seller's
Knowledge, there are no organizational efforts presently underway or threatened
involving any employees performing work for the Partnership or any Subsidiary
but provided by an outside employment agency, if any.

                           Neither the Partnership nor any Subsidiary has any
written policies and/or employee handbooks or manuals except as disclosed in
Schedule 3.12.

         3.13 Partnership Systems Information. Schedule 3.13 sets forth the
approximate number of plant miles (aerial and underground) for each headend, the
approximate bandwidth capability of each headend, the stations and signals
carried by each headend and the channel position of each such signal and
station, which information is true and correct in all material respects, in each
case as of the applicable dates specified therein and subject to any
qualifications set forth therein. The Sellers have delivered to Buyer channel
lineups and the monthly rates charged for each class of service for each headend
in the Partnership Systems, which information is true and correct in all
material respects, in each case as of the applicable dates specified therein and
subject to any qualifications set forth therein. Except as described in Schedule
3.13, each Partnership System is capable of providing all channels, stations and
signals reflected as being carried on such Partnership System on Schedule 3.13.
The Sellers have prepared Schedule 6.1 in good faith on information believed by
them to be reliable.

         3.14 Finders and Brokers. None of such Seller, the Partnership nor any
Person acting on behalf of such Seller or the Partnership has employed any
financial advisors, broker or finder or incurred any liability for any financial
advisory, brokerage, finder's or similar fee or commission in connection with
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, except such fees of Goldman,
Sachs and Company, Waller Capital Corporation and Daniels & Associates that will
be paid in full by the Sellers.


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         3.15 Transactions with Affiliates. Effective at and as of the Closing,
except as disclosed in Schedule 3.15, neither the Partnership nor any Subsidiary
will be involved in any business arrangement or business relationship with any
Affiliate of the Partnership (other than a Subsidiary), and no Affiliate of the
Partnership (other than a Subsidiary) owns any property or right, tangible or
intangible, that will be used in the Partnership's Business or the operation of
the Partnership Systems. For purposes of this Section 3.15, the reference to
Affiliates includes the Persons who are Affiliates immediately prior to Closing.

         3.16 Competition. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.16, and other than
direct broadcast satellite and satellite master antenna television, as of the
date of this Agreement with respect to each Service Area: (i) no Person is
operating a cable television system or other non-satellite MVPD (or to Seller's
Knowledge, MMDS not emitting signals from a Service Area) other than a
Partnership System in such area; (ii) no local franchising authority has awarded
a cable television franchise in such area to any Person other than the
Partnership, any Subsidiary or a Partnership System; and (iii) to the Knowledge
of such Seller, no MVPD has applied for a cable television franchise to serve
such area.

         3.17 Pending Transactions. Other than the transactions contemplated by
the Acquisition Agreements, neither the Partnership nor any Subsidiary has
entered into any agreement or letter of intent or other commitment to acquire or
dispose of any cable television system that has not been consummated prior to
the execution of this Agreement.

         3.18 Acquisition Agreement Schedules; Schedule References. Any
information set forth in or disclosed in the schedules to the Acquisition
Agreements or any definitive agreement entered into by the Partnership or any
Subsidiary in connection therewith in each case as in effect on the date of this
Agreement, shall be deemed by this reference to be included in the Schedules to
this Agreement to the extent such information and disclosures would reasonably
be deemed relevant (based on the level of detail and sufficiency of information
provided therein) to the corresponding or analogous representations and
warranties made by the Sellers in this Article 3. True and complete copies of
the foregoing agreements have been delivered to Buyer prior to the date hereof.
Schedule and exhibit references contained in this Agreement are for convenience
only and any matter disclosed pursuant to one section, subsection or other
provision of this Agreement, are deemed disclosed for all purposes of this
Agreement, as long as the disclosure with respect to such matter provides a
truthful, accurate and adequate description of all relevant aspects of such
matter.

         3.19 Securities Law Matters. Such Seller understands and acknowledges
that the Equity Consideration has not been registered or qualified under the
federal or applicable state securities laws and the Equity Consideration is
being transferred to the Sellers in reliance upon applicable exemptions from
such registration and qualification requirements. Such Seller is an "accredited
investor" within the meaning of the federal securities laws and acknowledges it
has been furnished with or afforded access to, and has had the opportunity to
ask questions and receive answers concerning, all information pertaining to the
Equity Consideration. The Equity Consideration is being acquired by such Seller
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thereof. Such Seller understands that the Equity Consideration represents
"restricted securities" within the meaning of the federal securities laws and
agrees that it will not offer to sell or otherwise dispose of the Equity
Consideration in violation of the registration and qualification requirements of
the federal and applicable state securities laws.

ARTICLE 4         REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER

         Buyer represents and warrants to each Seller as follows:

         4.1 Organization; Authority. Buyer is a limited liability company duly
organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of
Delaware. Buyer has the requisite power and authority to conduct its activities
as such activities are currently conducted and to execute, deliver and perform
this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which Buyer is a party
according to their respective terms. Buyer is duly qualified to do business as a
foreign limited liability company and is in good standing in all jurisdictions
in which such qualification is necessary, except where such failure to be so
qualified would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse
effect on the ability of Buyer to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

         4.2 Authorization and Binding Obligation. The execution, delivery, and
performance by Buyer of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to
which Buyer is a party have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the
part of Buyer. This Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which Buyer
is a party have been duly executed and delivered by Buyer (or, in the case of
Transaction Documents to be executed and delivered at Closing, when executed and
delivered will be duly executed and delivered) and constitute (or, in the case
of Transaction Documents to be executed and delivered at Closing, when executed
and delivered will constitute) the legal, valid, and binding obligation of
Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in accordance with their terms, except as the
enforceability of this Agreement and such other Transaction Documents may be
limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent
conveyance or similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally or by judicial
discretion in the enforcement of equitable remedies.

         4.3 No Conflict; Required Consents. The execution and delivery by
Buyer, the performance by Buyer under, and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by, this Agreement and the Transaction Documents to which Buyer is
a party do not and will not: (a) conflict with or violate any provision of the
Charter Documents of Buyer; (b) violate any provision of any Legal Requirement;
(c) require any material consent, approval or authorization of, or filing of any
certificate, notice, application, report or other document with, any
Governmental Authority or other Person; or (d) (i) result in a material breach
of or constitute a material default under (without regard to requirements of
notice, lapse of time or elections of other Persons or any combination thereof),
(ii) permit or result in the termination, suspension or material modification
of, or (iii) result in the material acceleration of (or give any Person the
right to accelerate) the performance of Buyer under, any Contract or other
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is bound or affected, except for any of the foregoing that would not materially
adversely affect Buyer's ability to perform its obligations under this
Agreement.

         4.4 Finders and Brokers. Neither Buyer nor any Person acting on behalf
of Buyer has employed any financial advisors broker or finder or incurred any
liability for any financial advisory, brokerage, finder's or similar fee or
commission in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement,
except any of the foregoing that will be paid in full by Buyer.

         4.5 Securities Law Matters. Buyer understands and acknowledges that the
Purchased Interests and the Contributed Interests have not been registered or
qualified under the federal or applicable state securities laws and the
Purchased Interests are being sold to and purchased by Buyer and the Contributed
Interests are being contributed to Buyer in reliance upon applicable exemptions
from such registration and qualification requirements. Buyer is an "accredited
investor" within the meaning of the federal securities laws and acknowledges it
has been furnished with or afforded access to, and has had the opportunity to
ask questions and receive answers concerning, all information pertaining to the
Purchased Interests and the Contributed Interests. The Purchased Interests and
the Contributed Interests are being acquired by Buyer for investment only and
not with a view to any public distribution thereof. Buyer understands that the
Purchased Interests and the Contributed Interests are "restricted securities"
within the meaning of the federal securities laws and agrees that it will not
offer to sell or otherwise dispose of the Purchased Interests and the
Contributed Interests in violation of the registration and qualification
requirements of the federal and applicable state securities laws.

         4.6 Investment Company. Buyer is not, and upon consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not be, an "Investment Company"
required to register as such under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended.

         4.7 Litigation. Except as set forth in Schedule 4.7, there is no
Litigation pending or, to Buyer's Knowledge, threatened against Buyer which,
individually or in the aggregate, is reasonably likely to materially adversely
affect the ability of Buyer to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

         4.8 Balance Sheet. Buyer has delivered to the Sellers a true and
complete copy of an audited consolidated balance sheet of Buyer and its
consolidated subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998. As of the date of this
Agreement, all cable television operations of Buyer and its Affiliates are
conducted through Buyer or one or more of its subsidiaries or joint ventures or
other Persons in which Buyer holds an equity interest.

         4.9 Financing. As of the Closing Date, Buyer will have available cash
or cash equivalents on hand in an amount sufficient to enable it to pay in cash
the full amount of the Purchase Price and consummate the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement. At the Closing Date, Buyer will be able to
arrange the refinancing of the Credit Facility, if necessary. On the date
required for repurchase pursuant to any tender offer, Buyer also will have
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or access to such cash equivalents under its existing credit facility, to
repurchase at 101% of the principal amount thereof any of the notes that are
tendered pursuant to the change of control repurchase offer that will be made
following the Closing pursuant to Section 5.8(b).

         4.10     Capitalization; Delivery of Limited Liability Company
Interests.

                  (a) As of the date hereof, all of the equity interests in
Buyer are owned of record and beneficially by Charter Communications, Inc. As of
the date hereof, there are no preemptive rights, whether at law or otherwise, to
purchase any securities of Buyer and, except as disclosed in Schedule 4.10(a),
there are no outstanding options, warrants, subscriptions, agreements, plans,
rights or other commitments pursuant to which Buyer is or may become obligated
to sell or issue any Units or any other equity security, and there are no
outstanding securities convertible into such Units or any other equity security.

                  (b) The Equity Consideration being issued hereunder, when
issued and delivered in accordance with the terms of this Agreement for the
consideration expressed herein, will be duly authorized and validly issued. The
delivery of such Equity Consideration pursuant to this Agreement will transfer
to the Sellers good and valid title to such Equity Consideration, free and clear
of all Liens and any other limitations or restrictions (including any
restrictions on the right to vote, sell or otherwise dispose of such interest),
other than the transfer restrictions created by the Operating Agreement or
imposed by applicable Legal Requirements.

         4.11 Pending Buyer Acquisitions. Schedule 4.11 sets forth a description
of each pending transaction as of the date hereof in which Buyer, directly or
indirectly, would acquire a majority or other equity interests in, or the
operating business of, any Person (the "Pending Buyer Acquisitions"). Except as
set forth on Schedule 4.11, Buyer has delivered to Sellers true and complete
copies of the purchase agreement and/or other acquisition documents in
connection with or relating to each of the Pending Buyer Acquisitions. Buyer
will deliver to Sellers within 30 days of this Agreement true and complete
copies of the purchase agreement and/or other acquisition documents in
connection with or relating to each of the Pending Buyer Acquisitions described
on Schedule 4.11, subject to reasonable confidentiality restrictions; provided
that Buyer uses commercially reasonable efforts to secure a waiver of such
restrictions.

         4.12     SEC Filings; Financial Information.

                  (a) Buyer has delivered to the Sellers Amendment No. 2 to the
Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed by Charter Communications Holdings, LLC
with the SEC (File No. 333-77499) on June 21, 1999 (the "CCH S-4"). Other than
with respect to information regarding the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement, the CCH S-4, as of the date hereof does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be
stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of
the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.


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                  (b) The pro forma system cash flow information for Buyer and
its subsidiaries (giving pro forma effect to the Pending Buyer Acquisitions and
the transactions contemplated herein) attached as Schedule 4.12(b) have been
prepared in good faith on the basis of assumptions believed by Buyer to be
reasonable.

ARTICLE 5         SPECIAL COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS

         The parties covenant and agree as follows:

         5.1 Access to Premises and Records. Between the execution of this
Agreement and the Closing, upon reasonable notice the General Partner will cause
the Partnership and the Subsidiaries to give to Buyer and its representatives
reasonable access during normal business hours to all the premises and books and
records of the Partnership's Business and to all of the Partnership Assets and
Partnership Systems' personnel and will furnish to Buyer and its representatives
all such documents, financial information and other information regarding the
Partnership's Business, the Partnership Systems and the Partnership Assets as
Buyer from time to time reasonably may request.

         5.2 Continuity and Maintenance of Operations; Certain Deliveries and
Notices. Except as described on Schedule 5.2-I or as Buyer may otherwise consent
(which, in the case of Sections 5.2(a) and 5.2(g) (except as specifically set
forth therein), will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed)
between the date of this Agreement and the Closing, the Sellers will cause the
Partnership and the Subsidiaries to:

                  (a) conduct the Partnership's Business in good faith and
operate the Partnership Systems only in the usual, regular and ordinary course
and consistent with past practices, except as provided in this Agreement and the
Partnership's Budget (subject to, and except as modified by, compliance with the
following covenants), including operating substantially in accordance with the
Partnership's Budget, completing ongoing and planned line extensions, placing
conduit or cable in new developments, fulfilling installation requests,
completing disconnection work orders and disconnecting and discontinuing service
to customers whose accounts are delinquent, and, to the extent consistent with
such conduct and operation, use its commercially reasonable efforts to (i)
preserve the Partnership's Business intact in all material respects, including
preserving existing relationships with franchising authorities, suppliers,
customers and others having business dealings with the Partnership Systems, and
(ii) keep available the services of its employees and agents providing services
in connection with the Partnership's Business and the Partnership Systems, and
(iii) continue budgeted marketing, advertising and promotional expenditures with
respect to the Partnership's Business and the Partnership Systems consistent
with past practices;

                  (b) (i) maintain the Partnership Assets in operating
condition; (ii) maintain inventory for the Partnership Systems at levels
consistent with past practices (as adjusted for historical rebuild activities)
and sufficient to operate the Partnership Systems in the ordinary course of
business; (iii) use commercially reasonably efforts to maintain in full force
and effect policies of insurance with respect to the Partnership's Business
consistent with past practices; (iv) promptly


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notify Buyer of any event that results in any material loss or damage to the
Partnership Assets or Partnership Systems (whether resulting from fire, theft,
or any other casualty); (v) maintain its books, records and accounts with
respect to the Partnership Assets and the operation of the Partnership Systems
in the usual, regular and ordinary manner on a basis consistent with past
practices; (vi) comply in all material respects with all Legal Requirements
applicable to the Partnership and the operation of the Partnership's Business;
(vii) and subject to the availability of labor and materials and to other
matters outside the reasonable control of the Partnership, continue to make
capital expenditures, including rebuild expenditures, materially consistent with
the Partnership's Budget or otherwise implement the rebuild program contemplated
by the Partnership's Budget;

                  (c) promptly deliver to Buyer true and complete copies of all
quarterly financial statements and all monthly and quarterly financial and
operating reports with respect to the operation of the Partnership's Business
prepared in the ordinary course of business by or for any of the Partnership at
any time from the date of this Agreement until the Closing;

                  (d) give or cause to be given to Buyer and its counsel,
accountants and other representatives, as soon as reasonably possible but in any
event prior to the date of submission to the appropriate Governmental Authority,
copies of all FCC Forms 1200, 1205, 1210, 1215, 1220, 1225, 1235 and 1240 or any
other FCC forms required to be filed with any Governmental Authority under the
1992 Cable Act with respect to rates and prepared with respect to any of the
Partnership Systems;

                  (e) timely file a notice of renewal under Section 626 of the
Cable Act with the appropriate Franchising Authority with respect to any System
Franchise (other than those disclosed in Schedule 3.7) that will expire within
30 months after any date between the date of this Agreement and the Closing
Date;

                  (f) promptly notify Buyer of any fact, circumstance, event or
action by it or otherwise (i) which if known at the date of this Agreement would
have been required to be disclosed by it in or pursuant to this Agreement or
(ii) the existence, occurrence or taking of which would result in the condition
set forth in Section 6.1(a) not being satisfied at the Closing, and, with
respect to clause (ii), will use its commercially reasonable efforts to remedy
the same.

                  (g)      except as set forth in Schedule 5.2(g), not

                           (i) modify, terminate, renew, suspend or abrogate any
         System Contract (other than the System Contracts listed in the other
         clauses of this Section 5.2(g));

                           (ii) enter into, modify, terminate, renew, suspend or
         abrogate any retransmission consent System Contract, System Franchise
         or System License, except for renewals (other than renewals of System
         Franchises) on terms that are not materially different from those which
         currently exist and renewals of System Franchises as otherwise required
         or permitted under this Agreement or modify or amend any Acquisition
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         in a manner that is materially less favorable to the Partnership than
         the terms thereof as of the date of this Agreement;

                           (iii) enter into, modify, terminate, renew, suspend
         or abrogate any System Contract evidencing Leased Property or Other
         Real Property Interests, lease agreements for Tangible Personal
         Property except for renewals on terms that are not materially different
         from those which currently exist;

                           (iv) engage in any marketing, subscriber
         installation, collection or disconnection practices;

                           (v) make any election with respect to any cost of
         service proceeding conducted in accordance with Part 76.922 of Title 47
         of the Code of Federal Regulations or any similar proceeding with
         respect to any Partnership System, in either case without providing
         notice of such election to Buyer;

                           (vi) enter into any agreement with or commitment to
         any competitive access provider and/or local exchange company or any
         internet access or on-line services provider with respect to the use or
         lease of any of the Partnership Assets;

                           (vii) except as contemplated by this Agreement, sell,
         transfer or assign any portion of the Partnership Assets or permit the
         creation of a Lien (other than Permitted Liens) on any of the
         Partnership Assets;

                           (viii) decrease the rate charged for any level of
         Basic Services, Expanded Basic Services or any Pay TV or add, delete,
         retier or repackage any analog programming services, in each case
         except to the extent required under the 1992 Cable Act or any other
         Legal Requirement; provided, however, that if rates are decreased in
         order to so comply, the Partnership will provide the Buyer with copies
         of any FCC forms (even if not filed with any Governmental Authority)
         that the Partnership, any Subsidiary or any Partnership System used to
         determine that the new rates were required;

                           (ix) convert any Partnership Systems to any billing
         system or otherwise change billing arrangements for any of the
         Partnership Systems;

                           (x) enter into any Contract of any kind relating to
         the Cable Business to be assumed by Buyer that individually or in the
         aggregate call for payments over its terms or otherwise involving
         expenditures in excess of $100,000, except for the renewal of Contracts
         that would, but for such renewal, terminate in accordance with their
         terms prior to Closing;

                           (xi) except pursuant to or required by plans,
         agreements or arrangements already in effect on the date hereof or as
         set forth in Section 5.12, make any material increase in compensation
         or benefits payable or to become payable to employees or make any
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         change in personnel policies, or modify, terminate, renew, renegotiate,
         suspend or abrogate any insurance or annuity policy or contract used to
         provide benefits under any Partnership Plan;

                            (xii) except as disclosed on Schedule 3.12, take any
         action with respect to the grant or increase of severance or
         termination pay in excess of $400,000 in the aggregate, payable by the
         Partnership or any Subsidiary after the Closing Date;

                           (xiii) engage in any material transaction with
         respect to the Partnership's Business or the Partnership Systems not
         otherwise contemplated by the Partnership's Budget, except for the
         renewal of Contracts that would, but for such renewal, terminate in
         accordance with their terms prior to Closing and the Acquisition
         Agreements listed on Schedule 3.17 (including definitive agreements
         relating thereto);

                           (xiv) enter into, modify, terminate, renew, suspend
         or abrogate any System Contract relating to programming or to the
         provision of telephony or related services;

                           (xv) offer services under the ICTV, TCI@Home,
         Bresnan@Home, World Gate or OSS agreements to any Subscribers other
         than in the Partnership Systems set forth on Schedule 5.2(g);

                           (xvi) modify or extend the ICTV, TCI@Home,
         Bresnan@Home or OSS agreements;

                           (xvii) enter into, modify or amend any Contract for
         any fiber or fiber capacity lease or use arrangements or for any
         internet access or on-line services arrangements (other than Systems
         Contracts for the provision of internet access to business premises and
         leases for point to point business data exchange); or (xviii) agree to
         do any of the foregoing;

provided, with respect to (i), (iii), (iv), (vii), (viii), (x), (xi) and (xii),
the Partnership and its Subsidiaries may take such actions to the extent
consistent with the ordinary course of business, past practice or the
Partnership's Budget;

provided, further, that notwithstanding the preamble to Section 5.2, any consent
of the Buyer relating to an action which is prohibited by clauses (ii), (vi),
(vii), (ix), (x), (xiii), (xiv), (xv), (xvi), (xvii) and (xviii) (but only to
the extent that clause (xviii) relates to the foregoing clauses) of this Section
5.2(g) may be withheld by Buyer in its sole and absolute discretion.

                  (h) use its commercially reasonable efforts to challenge and
contest any Litigation brought against or otherwise involving the Partnership,
any Subsidiary or the Partnership Systems that could result in the imposition of
Legal Requirements that could cause the conditions to the Closing not to be
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         5.3      Required Consents, Franchise Renewal.

                  (a) Prior to the Closing, the Sellers will cause the
Partnership to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain in writing as
promptly as possible all of the Required Consents in form and substance
reasonably satisfactory to Buyer, and will deliver to Buyer copies of such
Required Consents promptly after they are obtained. Buyer will cooperate with
the Sellers and the Partnership in their efforts to obtain the Required
Consents; provided that Buyer will not be required to accept or agree or accede
to any modifications or amendments to, or the imposition of any condition to the
transfer of control of, any of the material System Franchises, System Licenses,
System Contracts, or leases or documents evidencing Leased Real Property or
Other Real Property Interests, that in either case, would make, or are
reasonably likely to make, the underlying instrument materially more onerous or
that would materially reduce in any respect, or are reasonably likely to
materially reduce in any respect, the benefits available under the instrument in
respect of which the consent relates. Within 45 days after the date of this
Agreement, the General Partner, in its capacity as the representative of the
Sellers, and Buyer will cooperate with each other to complete, execute and
deliver, or cause to be completed, executed and delivered to the appropriate
Governmental Authority or other Person, an application on FCC Form 394 (or other
appropriate form) and appropriate letters of transmittal requesting such
Governmental Authority's or other Person's consent to transfer of control of
each System Franchise, System License, System Contract, or lease or document
evidencing Leased Real Property or Other Real Property Interest as to which such
consent is required. The parties agree that without the Sellers' and Buyer's
prior consent, no notice or application or similar document filed with a
Governmental Authority or other Person for the purpose of requesting a Required
Consent (including any FCC Form 394 filed hereunder with respect to a System
Franchise) or notifying such party of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement will state that the purchase and sale of the Purchased Interests,
contribution of the Contributed Interests and the Closing hereunder are
conditioned on or will necessarily result in consummation of any transaction
other than the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or will request that
any such Required Consent be conditioned on consummation of any transaction
other than the occurrence of the Closing hereunder, and Sellers and Buyer will
not be required to accept a Required Consent that is so conditioned without the
Sellers' or Buyer's consent, respectively.

                  (b) Prior to the Closing, each Seller will use commercially
reasonable efforts to obtain in writing as promptly as possible all of the
Required Consents required to be obtained by such Seller, in form and substance
reasonably satisfactory to Buyer, and will deliver to Buyer copies of such
Required Consents promptly after they are obtained. No Seller will take any
action that would result in the condition set forth in Section 6.1(a) not being
satisfied with respect to such Seller at the Closing. All documents delivered or
filed with any Governmental Authority or any Person by or on behalf of the
Partnership, any Subsidiary or the Partnership Systems pursuant to this Section,
when so delivered or filed, will be correct, current and complete in all
material respects. Sellers will cause the Partnership, any Subsidiary and the
Partnership Systems to cooperate with Buyer to obtain all Required Consents and
no Party shall intentionally take any action or steps that would prejudice or
jeopardize the obtaining of any Required Consent. The Partnership, any
Subsidiary and the Partnership Systems will not accept or agree or accede to any
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the imposition of any condition to the transfer of, any of the System
Franchises, System Licenses or System Contracts that are not reasonably
acceptable to the other Party. No Seller will sell, assign, transfer or
otherwise dispose of all or any portion of the Purchased Interests and the
Contributed Interests held or represented to be held by it on the date of this
Agreement.

                  (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a) and (b)
above, no Person will have any further obligation to obtain Required Consents:
(i) with respect to license agreements relating to pole attachments where the
licensing authority will not consent to an assignment of such license agreement
but requires that Buyer enter into a new agreement with such licensing
authority, in which case Buyer shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to
enter into such agreement prior to Closing or as soon as practicable thereafter
and the General Partner, in its capacity as the representative of the Sellers,
will cooperate with and assist Buyer in obtaining such agreements; (ii) for any
business radio license or any private operational fixed service (POFS) microwave
license which the General Partner, in its capacity as the representative of the
Sellers, reasonably expects can be obtained within 120 days after the Closing
and so long as a conditional temporary authorization (for a business radio
license) or a special temporary authorization (for a POFS license) is obtained
by Buyer under FCC rules with respect thereto; (iii) with respect to Contracts
evidencing Leased Real Property, if, with the consent of Buyer, the Sellers
cause the Partnership to obtain and make operational prior to Closing substitute
Leased Real Property that is reasonably satisfactory to Buyer; (iv) with respect
to Contracts evidencing leased Tangible Personal Property that is material to
the Partnership's Business, if, with the consent of Buyer, the Sellers cause the
Partnership to obtain and make operational prior to Closing substitute Tangible
Personal Property that is reasonably satisfactory to Buyer; and (v) with respect
to Contracts which are not identified with an asterisk (*) on Schedule 3.2, if
the Sellers use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the Required Consent
of the other party to such Contract but fails to obtain such consent on or prior
to Closing.

                  (d) Prior to the Closing, the Sellers will cause the
Partnership to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain a renewal or
extension of any System Franchise (for a period expiring no earlier than three
years after the Closing Date) for which a valid notice of renewal pursuant to
the formal renewal procedures established by Section 626 of the Cable Act has
not been timely delivered to the appropriate Governmental Authority and no
written confirmation has been received from such Governmental Authority that the
procedures established by Section 626 of the Cable Act nonetheless will be
applicable with respect to the renewal or extension of such System Franchise.

         5.4      Confidentiality; Press Release.

                  (a) Sellers may from time to time in the course of this
transaction disclose to Buyer information and material concerning the Sellers,
the Partnership and the Subsidiaries, the Partnership Assets and the Partnership
Systems, including proprietary information, contracts, marketing information,
technical information, product or service concepts, subscriber information,
rates, financial information, ideas, concepts and research and development (any
of the foregoing and any analysis, compilations, studies or other documents
prepared by or on behalf of Buyer in respect thereof are hereafter collectively
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Information" does not include any item of information that (1) is publicly known
at the time of its disclosure or (2) is lawfully received from a third party not
bound to keep such information confidential. Prior to the Closing, Buyer may
disclose Confidential Information if disclosure is required, in the reasonable
opinion of counsel, by applicable Legal Requirements and if Buyer has used all
reasonable efforts, and has afforded the other parties hereto the opportunity,
to obtain an appropriate protective order, or other satisfactory assurance of
confidential treatment, for the information compelled to be disclosed. Buyer
agrees that Confidential Information received from the Sellers or, prior to the
Closing, from the Partnership shall be used solely in connection with the
transaction contemplated by this Agreement. Buyer agrees that it shall treat
confidentially and not directly or indirectly, divulge, reveal, report, publish,
transfer or disclose, for any purpose whatsoever (other than to its investors,
financing sources and agents for the purpose of consummating the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, each of whom Buyer shall cause to maintain the
confidentiality of such Confidential Information), all or any portion of the
Confidential Information disclosed to it by the Sellers or by the Partnership or
the Subsidiaries. In the event of a breach of the covenants contained in this
Section 5.4(a), the Sellers shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief as well
as any and all other remedies at law or equity. If the Closing does not occur,
the Confidential Information, except for that portion which consists of
analysis, compilations, studies or other documents prepared by or on behalf of
Buyer, will be returned to the Sellers immediately upon the Sellers' request
therefor; and that portion of the Confidential Information which consists of
analysis, compilations, studies or other documents prepared by or on behalf of
Buyer will be held by Buyer and kept confidential and subject to the terms of
this Section 5.4(a), or will be destroyed.

                  (b) No party will, and the Sellers will not permit the
Partnership to, issue any press release or make any other public announcements
concerning this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
without the prior written consent and approval of Buyer (in the case of the
Sellers or the Partnership) or the Sellers (in the case of Buyer) except for
disclosures required by applicable Legal Requirements. With respect to press
releases or any other public announcement required by applicable Legal
Requirements, the party intending to make such release or disclosure shall
provide the other parties with an advance copy and a reasonable opportunity to
review.

                  (c) This Section 5.4 shall be deemed in addition to, and not
in limitation of, those restrictions contained in the Confidentiality and
Nondisclosure Letter Agreement dated May 27, 1999, between Charter
Communications, Inc. and Waller Capital Corporation on behalf of the
Partnership, which agreement is hereby incorporated herein by this reference.

                  (d) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 5.4, any
party or its Affiliate may file a copy of this Agreement (but not the Disclosure
Letter or Schedules) as an exhibit, if reasonably required, to any Registration
Statement filed with the SEC.

         5.5 Cooperation; Commercially Reasonable Efforts. The parties shall
cooperate, and the Sellers shall cause the Partnership to cooperate, with each
other and their respective counsel and accountants in all commercially
reasonable respects in connection with any actions required to be taken as part
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commercially reasonable efforts, and the parties shall also, and the Sellers
shall cause the Partnership to, use its commercially reasonable efforts to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and to fulfill their obligations
hereunder as expeditiously as practicable.

         5.6 HSR Act. To the extent required by law, and no later than 30 days
after the execution of this Agreement, Buyer and the Sellers will each complete
and file, or cause to be completed and filed at its own cost and expense, any
notification and report required to be filed under the HSR Act with respect to
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and each such filing shall
request early termination of the waiting period imposed by the HSR Act. The
parties shall use their respective commercially reasonable efforts to respond as
promptly as reasonably practicable to any inquiries received from the Federal
Trade Commission (the "FTC") and the Antitrust Division of the Department of
Justice (the "Antitrust Division") for additional information or documentation
and to respond as promptly as reasonably practicable to all inquiries and
requests received from any other Governmental Authority in connection with
antitrust matters. The parties shall use their respective commercially
reasonable efforts to overcome any objections which may be raised by the FTC,
the Antitrust Division or any other Governmental Authority having jurisdiction
over antitrust matters. Each party will cooperate to prevent inconsistencies
between their respective filings and between their respective responses to all
such inquiries and responses, and will furnish to each other such necessary
information and reasonable assistance as the other may reasonably request in
connection with its preparation of necessary filings or submissions under the
HSR Act. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no party shall be required to make any
significant change in the operations or activities of the business (or any
material assets employed therein) of such party or any of its Affiliates, if a
Party determines in good faith that such change would be materially adverse to
the operations or activities of the business (or any material assets employed
therein) of such party or any of its Affiliates having significant assets, net
worth or revenue.

         5.7      Tax Matters.

         The following provisions shall govern the allocation of responsibility
between Buyer and Sellers for certain tax matters following the Closing Date:

                  (a) Tax Returns to be Filed After the Closing Date. The
Sellers shall prepare or cause to be prepared and file or cause to be filed any
Tax Returns of the Partnership which are required to be filed after the Closing
Date and relate solely to periods, or portions thereof, ending on or prior to
the Closing Date, including the return for the Partnership's taxable year ending
on the Closing Date as a result of the Partnership's constructive termination.
Such Tax Returns shall be prepared in accordance with the Partnership's past
custom and practice (subject to applicable Legal Requirements and determined on
the basis of the appropriate permanent records of such Partnership),
notwithstanding any provision of the Partnership Agreement to the contrary. The
Sellers shall use reasonable commercial efforts to prepare such Tax Returns in a
manner that is consistent with past practice. The Sellers shall provide Buyer
with drafts of such Tax Returns (together with the relevant back-up
information), and Buyer may submit comments which it deems necessary to the
Sellers in connection with the preparation of such Tax Returns. The Sellers
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inclusion of such comments; provided, however, that the Sellers have the final
discretion in determining the final form of such Tax Returns and may file such
Tax Returns with the proper Governmental Authority without Buyer's consent.

                  (b)      Cooperation on Tax Matters.

                           (1) Buyer and the Sellers shall cooperate fully, as
and to the extent reasonably requested by the other party, in connection with
the filing of Tax Returns pursuant to this Section 5.7 and any audit,
litigation, or other proceeding with respect to Taxes. Such cooperation shall
include the retention and (upon the other party's request) the provision of
records and information which are reasonably relevant to any such audit,
Litigation, or other proceeding and making employees available on a mutually
convenient basis to provide additional information and explanation of any
material provided hereunder. Buyer and the Sellers agree to give the other party
reasonable written notice prior to transferring, destroying or discarding any
such books and records and, if the other party so requests, Buyer or the
Sellers, as the case may be, shall allow the other party to take possession of
such books and records to the extent they would otherwise be destroyed or
discarded, subject to a reasonable confidentiality agreement. After the Closing
the Sellers and Buyer shall promptly notify the others of any audit or other Tax
matter relating to any periods, or portions thereof, prior to the Closing Date
which is brought to its attention by notice from the Internal Revenue Service or
any other state, local or foreign taxing Governmental Authority and forward to
the other copies of any notices, correspondence, reports or other instruments,
communications or documents received in connection therewith. Buyer will not
settle or compromise any such audit or Tax matter without the consent of the
Sellers, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

                           (2) Buyer and the Sellers further agree, upon
request, to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain any certificate or
other document from any Governmental Authority or any other Person as may be
necessary to mitigate, reduce or eliminate any Tax that could be imposed
(including Taxes with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby).

                  (c) Tax Sharing Agreements. All tax sharing agreements or
similar agreements with respect to or involving the Partnership or any of the
Subsidiaries shall be terminated as of the Closing Date and, after the Closing
Date, neither the Partnership, any of the Subsidiaries nor Buyer shall be bound
thereby or have any liability thereunder.

                  (d) Certain Taxes. All transfer, documentary, sales, use,
stamp, registration and other such Taxes and fees (including any penalties and
interest) incurred in connection with this Agreement shall be borne one-half by
Buyer and one-half by Sellers. Buyer and the Sellers will cooperate in all
reasonable respects to prepare and file all necessary Tax Returns and other
documentation with respect to all such transfer, documentary, sales, use, stamp,
registration and other Taxes and fees.

                  (e) Section 754 Elections. To the extent not already in
effect, each of the Partnership and its Subsidiaries that is treated as a
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timely file an election under Section 754 of the Code so that such entities
shall be able to adjust the tax basis of their assets (collectively, the
"Partnership Assets") under Section 743(b) of the Code as a result of the
transactions contemplated herein.

                  (f) Allocation of Purchase Consideration. The Purchase Price,
as finally determined pursuant to Section 2.5 and the liabilities of the
Partnership and the Subsidiaries attributable to the Purchased Interests
(together, the "Purchase Consideration") shall be allocated among the portions
of the Partnership Assets attributable to the Purchased Interests in an
allocation agreement (the "Allocation Agreement") to be prepared in accordance
with the rules under Sections 743(b), 751, 755 and 1060 of the Code. The parties
agree that the Purchase Consideration shall be allocated among the Partnership
Assets by allocating an amount to the tangible assets of the Partnership and the
Subsidiaries equal to the portion of the book value for financial statement
purposes of such tangible assets attributable to the Purchased Interests and the
remainder to the System Franchises of the Partnership and the Subsidiaries.
Buyer shall deliver a draft of the Allocation Agreement to the General Partner,
in its capacity as the representative of the Sellers, within thirty (30) days
after a final determination is reached pursuant to Section 2.5 for approval and
consent, and Buyer and the General Partner, in its capacity as the
representative of the Sellers, shall mutually agree upon the Allocation
Agreement. Neither Buyer nor any of the Sellers shall unreasonably withhold its
approval and consent with respect to the Allocation Agreement. Unless otherwise
required by applicable law, Buyer, Sellers, the Partnership and the Subsidiaries
agree to act, and cause their respective affiliates to act, in accordance with
the computations and allocations contained in the Allocation Agreement in any
relevant Tax Returns or similar filings (including any forms or reports required
to be filed pursuant to Section 1060 of the Code ("1060 Forms")), to cooperate
in the preparation of any 1060 Forms, to file such 1060 Forms in the manner
required by applicable law and to not take any position inconsistent with such
Allocation Agreement upon examination of any tax refund or refund claim, in any
litigation or otherwise.

         5.8      Certain Financing Matters.

                  (a) Prior to the Closing (or the date on which the Closing
would occur but for a breach of this Section 5.8(a)), the Sellers will use
commercially reasonable efforts to either (1) procure from the lenders under the
Credit Facility, at Buyer's expense, a written waiver, in form and substance
reasonably satisfactory to Buyer and the Sellers, that (A) will permit the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement to be consummated without an event
of default or acceleration thereunder being caused thereby and (B) will permit
the sale and transfer of the Purchased Interests and the contribution of the
Contributed Interests to Buyer as contemplated by this Agreement and the receipt
by the Sellers of the Purchase Price therefor free and clear of any Liens or
other restrictions; or (2) cooperate with Buyer to obtain refinancing of all of
the Partnership's existing indebtedness for borrowed money under the Credit
Facility to the extent such indebtedness would otherwise be subject to
acceleration upon consummation of the Closing absent the consent and waiver
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                  (b) After the Closing (or the date on which the Closing would
occur but for a breach of this Section 5.8(b)), Buyer will use commercially
reasonable efforts to take all actions required or permitted under the Senior
Indenture, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Sellers, that
will permit the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to be consummated
without an event of default or acceleration thereunder being caused thereby.
Without limiting the foregoing, Buyer will make a change of control repurchase
offer and take all other steps as may be required under the Senior Indenture
following the Closing.

                  (c) Prior to the Closing, the Sellers shall cause the
Partnership to use commercially reasonable efforts to make effective the
registration statement with respect to the 8% Senior Notes due 2009 and the
9 1/4% Senior Discount Notes due 2009 of Bresnan Communications Group LLC.

                  (d) Buyer understands that consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement requires the prior consent of the lenders under
the Credit Facility, and in the absence of such consent, Buyer would have to
cause the Partnership and/or the Subsidiaries to refinance such facility at
Closing and, subject to Section 5.8(a), no Seller will be responsible for the
failure to obtain such consent or to effect such refinancing, which shall be
Buyer's responsibility to obtain. Buyer understands that the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement will constitute a "change of
control" under the Senior Indenture and as a result, a repurchase offer must be
made following the Closing in accordance with the requirements of the Senior
Indenture.

         5.9      Consent and Agreements of Sellers and Buyer.

                  (a) Each Seller consents to the execution, delivery, and
performance of this Agreement by each Seller and to the taking by each Seller
and the Partnership of all actions contemplated by this Agreement to be taken by
such Person, including the sale of the Purchased Interests and the contribution
of the Contributed Interests by each Seller to Buyer.

                  (b) At or prior to the Closing, each of the Sellers and the
Partnership will enter into the Fourth Amendment to Contribution Agreement
attached hereto as Exhibit C.

                  (c) TCID-MI, TCI LLC and their Affiliates may amend the
Keepwell Agreement in their sole discretion at any time at or prior to the
Closing, provided that no such amendment shall give rise to any obligations or
liability of the Partnership or any Subsidiary post-closing.

                  (d) At or prior to the Closing, the Partnership may sell,
transfer or distribute the Excluded Assets described on Schedule 5.9 for such
consideration or no consideration and on such terms as the Sellers may
determine; provided, however, that the Sellers shall cause the Partnership, its
Subsidiaries and the Partnership Systems to have no obligations or liabilities
after the Closing Date with respect to the Excluded Assets which are Contracts.


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                  (e) For a period of 180 days after the Closing, the
Partnership will be entitled to use the trademarks, trade names, service marks,
service names, logos and similar proprietary rights included in the Excluded
Assets (the "Excluded Rights") to the extent incorporated in or on the
Partnership Assets at the Closing on a royalty-free basis, provided that Buyer
will cause the Partnership to exercise commercially reasonable efforts to remove
all Excluded Rights (except to the extent otherwise permitted by the Seller to
which such Excluded Rights are distributed) from the Partnership Assets as soon
as reasonably practicable, and in any event within 180 days following the
Closing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section will require
Buyer or the Partnership post-closing to remove or discontinue using any
Excluded Rights embodied in a mark or logo that is affixed to converters or
other items in or to be used in customer homes or properties, or as are used in
a similar fashion making such removal or discontinuation impracticable.

                  (f) Buyer covenants that, after the Closing, it shall not take
any action or cause or permit any of its Affiliates to take any action that
would result in a name change of the "Bresnan Arena" located in Mankato,
Minnesota, as provided in that Exclusive Naming Agreement dated January 31,
1999, between Mankato State University and the Partnership.

         5.10 WARN Act. Buyer will not, on or within 90 days after the Closing
Date, permit the Partnership to effectuate a "plant closing" or "mass layoff"
resulting in "employment loss" at any of the employment sites of the Partnership
(as those terms are defined in the WARN Act).

         5.11 Programming and Other Commitments. The SSI Supply Agreement shall
be terminated concurrently with the Closing without any further action by the
parties. Buyer agrees that the Partnership and the Subsidiaries will be bound by
the programming and other commitments described on Exhibit B from and after the
Closing.

         5.12 401(k) Plans. The Partnership is the sponsor or participating
employer in a retirement plan qualified under Code section 401(a) that contains
a cash or deferred arrangement under Code section 401(k) (hereinafter referred
to as the "Bresnan Plan") and Bresnan Communications, Inc. ("BCI") is a
participating employer in such plan. If, as of the Closing Date, BCI is still a
participating employer in the Bresnan Plan, then, effective as of the Closing,
BCI shall cease participation in the Bresnan Plan and no contributions shall be
made to the Bresnan Plan with respect any of BCI's employees for compensation
earned after the Closing. If, as of the Closing Date, any active employee or
employees of BCI shall have account balances in the Bresnan Plan, then, as soon
as practicable following the Closing Date, Buyer shall cause the trustee of the
Bresnan Plan to transfer to the trustee of a successor plan established by BCI
(the "Successor Plan") cash and/or assets, including plan loan obligations,
equal to the value of the account balances of each of such BCI's employees under
the Bresnan Plan as of the last valuation date immediately preceding the
transfer date, which amount shall be credited to the respective account or
accounts under the Successor Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the amount so
transferred with respect to any employee of BCI shall be reduced by any
withdrawals and other distributions made from the Bresnan Plan to such employee
between such valuation date and such transfer date.


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         5.13 Notification of Certain Matters. Buyer will promptly notify the
Sellers in writing of any fact, event, circumstance, action or omission of which
Buyer obtains knowledge the existence or occurrence of (i) which if known at the
date of this Agreement would have been required to be disclosed by Seller in or
pursuant to this Agreement and (ii) the existence, occurrence or taking of which
would result in the condition set forth in Section 6.1(a) not being satisfied at
Closing.

         5.14 Offers. No Seller (and, where applicable, such Seller's directors,
officers, employees, representatives and agents) shall directly or indirectly,
(i) offer its Partnership Interest, the Partnership Assets or the Partnership's
Business for sale, (ii) solicit, encourage or entertain offers for such
Partnership Interest, Partnership Assets or the Partnership's Business, (iii)
initiate negotiations or discussions for the sale of such Partnership Interest,
Partnership Assets or the Partnership's Business or (iv) make information about
such Partnership Interest, Partnership Assets or the Partnership's Business
available to any Third Party in connection with the possible sale of such
Partnership Interest, Partnership Assets or the Partnership's Business prior to
the Closing Date or the date this Agreement is terminated in accordance with its
terms.

         5.15 Buyer Acquisition Documents. Upon execution of any material
amendments or modifications to the purchase agreement and/or other acquisition
documents in connection with or relating to any of the Pending Buyer
Acquisitions, Buyer shall promptly deliver to Sellers a true and complete copy
of any such amendment or modification. In addition, Buyer shall promptly deliver
to the Sellers any information reasonably requested by the Sellers regarding the
Pending Buyer Acquisitions. Upon execution of any purchase agreement and/or
other acquisition documents to acquire, directly or indirectly, majority or
other equity interests in, or the operating business of, any Person other than
the Pending Buyer Acquisitions (a "Subsequent Buyer Acquisition"), Buyer shall
promptly deliver to the Sellers (i) true and complete copies of the purchase
agreement and/or other acquisition documents in connection with or relating to
such Subsequent Buyer Acquisition, (ii) copies of the most recent audited (and,
if later, or, if audited statements are not available, unaudited) financial
statements of the Person which is the subject of such Subsequent Buyer
Acquisition and (iii) other information reasonably requested by the Sellers
regarding such Subsequent Buyer Acquisition. In each case, Buyer's obligations
under this Section 5.15 shall be subject to reasonable confidentiality
restrictions; provided that Buyer uses commercially reasonable efforts to secure
a waiver of such restrictions.

         5.16     Other Agreements.

                  (a) Buyer and Sellers shall negotiate in good faith (i) within
90 days after the date hereof, the definitive Operating Agreement to be
effective upon the Closing in accordance with the terms set forth on Exhibit E
and such additional terms as Buyer and the Sellers may mutually agree and (ii)
within 30 days after the date hereof, the definitive Exchange Agreement in
accordance with the terms set forth on Exhibit F and such additional terms as
Buyer and Sellers may mutually agree. If Buyer and the Sellers do not agree on a
definitive Operating Agreement and/or a definitive Exchange Agreement prior to
the Closing, the terms set forth in Exhibits E and F, respectively, shall be
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                  (b) Prior to the Closing and issuance of the Equity
Consideration to the Sellers, Buyer shall not dispose of its assets other than
in the ordinary course of its business or other than for fair market value.

                  (c) If the entity defined as "Charter" in the Registration
Rights Agreement ("PublicCo") is formed prior to the Closing, Buyer shall cause
PublicCo to execute and deliver the Registration Rights Agreement and the
Exchange Agreement at the Closing. If PublicCo is formed after the Closing,
Buyer will cause PublicCo to execute and deliver the Registration Rights
Agreement and the Exchange Agreement at the time of the formation of PublicCo.

                  (d) Concurrently with the delivery of this Agreement, Vulcan
Ventures, Inc., an Affiliate of Buyer controlled by Paul G. Allen, has delivered
into escrow a Put Agreement with respect to each Seller, in the form attached as
Exhibit H (the "Vulcan Puts"). Buyer shall cause Paul G. Allen to deliver to an
escrow agent reasonably acceptable to the Sellers no later than two weeks
after the date of this Agreement pursuant to escrow instructions mutually
acceptable to the parties, a Put Agreement with respect to each Seller, in the
form attached as Exhibit H, duly executed by Paul G. Allen or his
attorney-in-fact (conformed copies of which will be delivered to the Sellers).
Upon such delivery, the Vulcan Puts shall be terminated and of no further force
or effect. In the event any Put Agreement is executed by an attorney-in-fact of
Paul G. Allen, Buyer shall deliver to the Sellers, concurrently with the
delivery of such Put Agreement and again at Closing, a legal opinion of legal
counsel reasonably acceptable to the Sellers, in form and substance satisfactory
to the Sellers, confirming that such attorney-in-fact is duly empowered under a
power of attorney that is in full force and effect to bind Paul G. Allen under
the terms of the Put Agreements executed by such attorney-in-fact.

                  (e) Buyer shall deliver to each of TCID-MI and TCI LLC on the
Closing Date, a TCI Put Agreement in the form attached as Exhibit J, duly
executed by Buyer.

         5.17 Restructuring of the Partnership. At the election of Buyer, the
Sellers will, and will cause the Partnership to, cooperate in good faith with
Buyer in effecting a restructuring of the Partnership immediately prior to
Closing, as a result of which the Partnership will be merged into or succeeded
by a limited liability company. Such restructuring will be at the direction of,
and at the sole expense of, Buyer; provided that none of the Sellers will be
required to undertake any actions that would, or could reasonably be expected to
(as determined by the affected Seller): (i) have an adverse economic effect or
any other material adverse effect on such Seller or any of its Affiliates,
unless Buyer makes such Seller or its Affiliates whole, or (ii) delay the
Closing. If Buyer does not elect to so restructure the Partnership, it will
acquire the Purchased Interests and the Contributed Interests in such a manner
so as not to cause a dissolution of the Partnership under state law.


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ARTICLE 6         CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF BUYER AND SELLERS


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         6.1 Conditions to Buyer's Obligations. The obligations of Buyer to
consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the
satisfaction at or before the Closing of the following conditions, any of which
may be waived by Buyer.

                  (a) Accuracy of Representations and Warranties. The
representations and warranties of each Seller in this Agreement and in any
Transaction Document, without giving effect to any references to or
qualifications based on Material Adverse Effect or materiality contained
therein, shall be true, complete and correct in all respects, at and as of the
Closing with the same effect as if made at and as of the Closing, except for any
representation or warranty which is made as of a specified date, which
representation or warranty shall be so true and correct as of such specified
date; provided, this condition will be deemed satisfied if all such untrue or
incorrect representations and warranties in the aggregate, do not have a
Material Adverse Effect.

                  (b) Performance of Agreements. Each Seller shall have
performed in all material respects all obligations and agreements and complied
in all material respects with all covenants in this Agreement and in any
Transaction Document to be performed and complied with by it at or before the
Closing.

                  (c) Deliveries. Each Seller shall have delivered the items and
documents required to be delivered by it pursuant to this Agreement, including
those required under Section 7.2.

                  (d) Legal Proceedings. No Judgment shall have been entered and
not vacated by any Governmental Authority or arbitration tribunal and no Legal
Requirement shall have been enacted, promulgated or issued or become or deemed
applicable to any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement by any
Governmental Authority or arbitration tribunal, which would prevent or make
illegal the purchase and sale of the Purchased Interests or the contribution of
the Contributed Interests as contemplated by this Agreement.

                  (e) Franchise Required Consents. The aggregate number of
Scheduled Subscribers in the Service Areas and the Acquisition Agreement
Services Areas set forth on Schedule 6.1 that are, as of the Adjustment Time,
Transferable Service Areas shall be at least 90% of the total Scheduled
Subscribers; provided that Schedule 6.1 shall be amended from time to time as
necessary to reflect all Acquisition Agreement Service Areas that are the
subject of any pending Acquisition Agreements which have not been terminated.

                  (f) Other Required Consents. Seller shall have received
evidence, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to it, that the Required
Consents marked with an asterisk on Schedule 3.2 have been obtained in
accordance with this Agreement.

                  (g) No Material Adverse Change. Since December 31, 1998, no
event has occurred which has had a Material Adverse Effect or has occurred which
is reasonably likely to result in a Material Adverse Effect (for purposes of
this paragraph a reduction in Equivalent Basic Subscribers shall not constitute
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                  (h) Subscriber Adjustment. The Subscriber Adjustment (as
reasonably estimated by the Sellers in the Preliminary Closing Statement) shall
not be greater than $310,000,000.

                  (i) HSR Act Waiting Period. All necessary pre-merger
notification filings required under the HSR Act will have been made with the FTC
and the Antitrust Division and the prescribed waiting periods (and any
extensions thereof) will have expired or been terminated.

         6.2 Conditions to Sellers' Obligations. The obligations of the Sellers
to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the
satisfaction at or before the Closing of the following conditions, any of which
may be waived if all Sellers so agree.

                  (a) Accuracy of Representations and Warranties. The
representations and warranties of Buyer in this Agreement and in any Transaction
Document, without giving effect to any references to or qualifications based on
Material Adverse Effect or materiality contained therein, shall be true,
complete and correct in all respects, at and as of the Closing with the same
effect as if made at and as of the Closing, except for any representation or
warranty which is made as of a specified date, which representation or warranty
shall be so true and correct as of such specified date; provided, this condition
will be deemed satisfied if all such untrue or incorrect representations and
warranties in the aggregate, do not have a material adverse effect on the
ability of Buyer to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

                  (b) Performance of Agreements. Buyer shall have performed in
all material respects all obligations and agreements and complied in all
material respects with all covenants in this Agreement and in any Transaction
Document to be performed and complied with by it at or before the Closing.

                  (c) Deliveries. Buyer shall have delivered the items and
documents required to be delivered by it pursuant to this Agreement, including
those required under Section 7.3.

                  (d) Legal Proceedings. No Judgment shall have been entered and
not vacated by any Governmental Authority or arbitration tribunal and no Legal
Requirement shall have been enacted, promulgated or issued or become or deemed
applicable to any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement by any
Governmental Authority or arbitration tribunal, which would prevent or make
illegal the purchase and sale of the Purchased Interests or the contribution of
the Contributed Interests contemplated by this Agreement.

                  (e) Subscriber Adjustment. Either (1) the Subscriber
Adjustment (as reasonably estimated by the Sellers in the Preliminary Closing
Statement) shall not be greater than $310,000,000, or (2) Buyer shall have
waived its right to the Subscriber Adjustment in excess of $310,000,000.

                  (f) Debt. The consummation of the Closing will not constitute
(or would not, with notice or passage of time or both, constitute) a default
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Indenture or any related instruments, agreements or documents, unless such
default shall have been waived or the debt under which such default would occur
has been refinanced.

                  (g) HSR Act Waiting Period. All necessary pre-merger
notification filings required under the HSR Act will have been made with the FTC
and the Antitrust Division and the prescribed waiting periods (and any
extensions thereof) will have expired or been terminated.

ARTICLE 7         CLOSING AND CLOSING DELIVERIES

         7.1 The Closing; Time and Place. Subject to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement, the Closing shall be held at the offices of Irell & Manella LLP,
in Los Angeles, California, at 10:00 a.m., local time, on the Business Day 10
days after the conditions set forth in Sections 6.1(e) and 6.1(f) shall have
been satisfied or waived (provided that each Party shall have at least five
days' prior notice of the scheduled Closing Date in order to prepare for the
Closing), but in no event prior to February 3, 2000, or if the other conditions
set forth in Article 6 (other than Sections 6.1(c) and 6.2(c)) are not then
satisfied, on the earliest date thereafter when such conditions are satisfied,
or at such other place, date and time as may be mutually agreed upon by the
Parties. The transactions to be consummated at Closing shall be deemed to have
been consummated as of 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on the Closing Date. The
"Closing Date" is the date on which the Closing occurs.

         7.2 Deliveries by Sellers. Prior to or at the Closing, Sellers shall
deliver or cause to be delivered to Buyer the following:

                  (a) Purchased Interests and Contributed Interests. Assignment
agreements providing for the assignment of the Purchased Interests and the
Contributed Interests to Buyer, in a form reasonably satisfactory to Buyer.

                  (b) Seller's Certificate. A certificate executed by each
Seller, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying that the closing conditions
specified in Sections 6.1(a) and (b) have been satisfied as to such Seller,
except as disclosed in such certificate. Such certificate will merge into the
Closing and will not give rise to any claim against any Seller.

                  (c) Consents. Copies of all Required Consents which have been
obtained by the Sellers or the Partnership prior to the Closing.

                  (d) Lien Releases. The Sellers shall have delivered to Buyer
at or prior to the Closing evidence reasonably satisfactory to Buyer that all
Liens, if any, affecting or encumbering the Purchased Interests and the
Contributed Interests have been terminated, released or waived, as appropriate,
or original executed instruments in form reasonably satisfactory to Buyer
effecting such terminations, releases or waivers.

         7.3 Deliveries by Buyer. Prior to or at the Closing, Buyer shall
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                  (a) Estimated Purchase Price. The Estimated Purchase Price for
the Purchased Interests will be paid to the Sellers by wire or accounts transfer
of immediately available funds to accounts designated by the Sellers by written
notice to Buyer not less than two Business Days prior to the Closing.

                  (b) Equity Consideration. Assignment agreements providing for
the assignment of the Equity Consideration to the Sellers, in a form reasonably
satisfactory to the Sellers.

                  (c) Buyer's Certificate. A certificate executed by Buyer,
dated as of the Closing Date, certifying that the closing conditions specified
in Sections 6.2(a) and (b) have been satisfied as to Buyer, except as disclosed
in such certificate. Such certificate will merge into the Closing and will not
give rise to any claim against Buyer.

                  (d) Exchange Agreement. Subject to Section 5.16, the Exchange
Agreement, in the form attached as Exhibit F, duly executed by Buyer and
PublicCo.

                  (e) Registration Rights Agreement. The Registration Rights
Agreement, in the form attached as Exhibit G, duly executed by PublicCo.

                  (f) Legal Opinion. The legal opinion (if any) required to be
delivered under Section 5.16(d).

                  (g) Release of Escrow. Such notice or agreement as may be
required to cause the escrow agent described in Section 5.16(d) to release the
Put Agreements held by such escrow agent and deliver such Put Agreements to the
Sellers, and such Put Agreements shall be in full force and effect without any
default thereunder and in the form delivered to the Sellers as conformed copies
under Section 5.16(d).

                  (h) TCI Put Agreements. The TCI Put Agreements, duly executed
by Buyer.

ARTICLE 8          TERMINATION.

         8.1 Termination by Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated at any
time prior to the Closing by mutual agreement among the Sellers and Buyer.

         8.2 Termination by the Sellers. This Agreement may be terminated at any
time prior to the Closing by the Sellers and the purchase and sale of the
Purchased Interests and contribution of the Contributed Interests abandoned,
upon written notice to Buyer, upon the occurrence of any of the following:

                  (a) Uncured Breach. Prior to the Closing (if the Seller
exercising such termination right is not then in material breach of any of its
obligations contained in this Agreement), if Buyer is in material breach or
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representations in this Agreement is not true and correct, in either case in
such a manner that would cause the conditions contained in Sections 6.2(a) or
6.2(b) not to be met if such breach, default, or other condition were not cured
prior to Closing, if Sellers provide Buyer with prompt written notice that
provides a reasonably detailed explanation of the facts and circumstances
surrounding such breach or default; provided that Sellers shall have no right to
terminate if (i) Buyer cures such breach or default within 30 days after its
receipt of such written notice, unless such breach or default cannot be cured
within such 30-day period; or (ii) the breach or default is capable of being
cured prior to the Closing Date and Buyer commences to cure such breach or
default within such 30-day period and diligently continues to take all action
reasonably necessary to cure such breach or default prior to the Closing Date
and such breach or default is cured prior to the Closing Date; provided,
however, that if such breach is not cured prior to the Upset Date, the Sellers
will have the right to terminate this Agreement under Section 8.2(c).

                  (b) Failure to Deliver Letter Regarding Delivery of the Put
Agreements. If, within two weeks after the date of this Agreement, Buyer has not
satisfied the delivery requirements contained in Section 5.16(d).

                  (c) Conditions. If the Closing shall not have occurred on any
date designated therefor pursuant to Section 7.1 solely because Buyer has
refused to consummate the Closing and all of the conditions set forth in Section
6.1 had been satisfied as of such date (or would have been satisfied by actions
to be taken at the Closing).

                  (d) Upset Date. If the Closing shall not have occurred on or
prior to the Upset Date, unless the failure of the Closing to occur was
principally caused by any Seller's failure to act in good faith or a breach of
its obligations in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

         8.3 Termination by Buyer. This Agreement may be terminated at any time
prior to the Closing by Buyer and the purchase and sale of the Purchased
Interests and contribution of the Contributed Interests abandoned, upon written
notice to the Sellers, upon the occurrence of any of the following:

                  (a) Uncured Breach. Prior to the Closing (if Buyer itself is
not then in material breach of any of its obligations contained in this
Agreement), if any Seller is in material breach or default of any of its
obligations in this Agreement, or if any of its representations in this
Agreement is not true and correct, in either case in such a manner that would
cause the conditions contained in Sections 6.1(a) or 6.1(b) not to be met if
such breach, default or other condition were not cured prior to Closing, if
Buyer provides the breaching Seller with prompt written notice that provides a
reasonably detailed explanation of the facts and circumstances surrounding such
breach or default; provided that Buyer shall have no right to terminate if (i)
the breaching Seller cures such breach or default within 30 days after its
receipt of such written notice, unless such breach or default cannot be cured
within such 30-day period; or (ii) the breach or default is capable of being
cured prior to the Closing Date and the breaching Seller commences to cure such
breach or default within such 30-day period and diligently continues to take
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default prior to the Closing Date and such breach or default is cured prior to
the Closing Date; provided, however, that if such breach is not cured prior to
the Upset Date, Buyer will have the right to terminate this Agreement under
Section 8.3(c).

                  (b) Conditions. If the Closing shall not have occurred on any
date designated therefor pursuant to Section 7.1 solely because any Seller has
refused to consummate the Closing and all of the conditions set forth in Section
6.2 had been satisfied as of such date (or would have been satisfied by actions
to be taken at the Closing).

                  (c) Upset Date. If the Closing shall not have occurred on or
prior to the Upset Date, unless the failure of the Closing to occur was
principally caused by Buyer's failure to act in good faith or a breach of its
obligations in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

         8.4 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided
in this Article 8, then this Agreement will forthwith become null and void and
there will be no liability on the part of any party hereto to any other party
hereto or any other Person in respect thereof, provided that:

                  (a) Surviving Obligations. The obligations of the parties
described in Sections 5.4, 8.4 and 9.1 (and all other provisions of this
Agreement relating to expenses) will survive any such termination.

                  (b) Withdrawal of Applications. All filings, applications and
other submissions relating to the transfer of the Purchased Interests and the
Contributed Interests shall, to the extent practicable, be withdrawn from the
Governmental Authority or other Person to whom made.

                  (c) Breach by Buyer. No such termination will relieve Buyer
from liability for breach of its obligations under this Agreement, and in such
event the Sellers shall have all rights and remedies available at law or equity,
including the right of specific performance against Buyer.

                  (d) Breach by the Sellers. No such termination will relieve
any Seller from liability for breach of its obligations under this Agreement,
and in such event Buyer shall have all rights and remedies available at law or
equity, including the remedy of specific performance against such breaching
Seller.

         8.5 Attorneys' Fees. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement
that may limit or qualify a party's remedies, in the event of a default by any
party that results in a lawsuit or other proceeding for any remedy available
under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reimbursement
from the defaulting party of its reasonable legal fees and expenses (whether
incurred in arbitration, at trial, or on appeal).


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ARTICLE 9         MISCELLANEOUS


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         9.1 Fees and Expenses. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement,
each party shall pay its own expenses incurred in connection with the
authorization, preparation, execution, and performance of this Agreement,
including all fees and expenses of counsel, accountants, agents, and
representatives.

         9.2 Notices. All notices, demands, and requests required or permitted
to be given under the provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing, may be
sent by telecopy (with automatic machine confirmation), delivered by personal
delivery, or sent by commercial delivery service or certified mail, return
receipt requested, shall be deemed to have been given on the date of actual
receipt, which may be conclusively evidenced by the date set forth in the
records of any commercial delivery service or on the return receipt, and shall
be addressed to the recipient at the address specified below, or with respect to
any party, to any other address that such party may from time to time designate
in a writing delivered in accordance with this Section 9.2:

If to Buyer:                                c/o Charter Communications, Inc.
                                            12444 Powerscourt Drive, Suite 400
                                            St. Louis, Missouri 63131
                                            Attention:  Curtis S. Shaw, Esq.
                                            Telecopier: (314) 965-8793

with a copy (which shall not                Irell & Manella LLP
constitute notice) to:                      1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 900
                                            Los Angeles, California 90067
                                            Attention: Alvin G. Segel, Esq.
                                            Telecopier: (310) 203-7199

If to the General Partners
or WBresnan:                                c/o Bresnan Communications, Inc.
                                            709 Westchester Avenue
                                            White Plains, New York 10604
                                            Attention:  Jeffrey S. DeMond and
                                                        Robert V. Bresnan, Esq.
                                            Telecopier: (914) 993-6601


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With a copy (which shall                 Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
not constitute notice) to:               399 Park Avenue
                                         New York, New York 10022
                                         Attention:  Marie Censoplano, Esq.
                                         Telecopier: (212) 319-4090

If to BBC, BBCO or BFI:                  c/o The Blackstone Group
                                         345 Park Avenue
                                         New York, New York 10154
                                         Attention: Simon Lonergan
                                         Telecopy: (212) 583-5710

with a copy (which shall not             Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
constitute notice) to:                   425 Lexington Avenue
                                         New York, New York 10017-3954
                                         Attention: Wilson Neely, Esq.
                                         Telecopier: (212) 455-2502

If to TCID-MI or TCI LLC:                c/o AT&T Broadband & Internet Services
                                         9197 South Peoria Street
                                         Englewood, Colorado 80112
                                         Attention: Derek Chang
                                         Telecopier: (720) 875-5396

with a copy (which shall not             Sherman & Howard, L.L.C.
constitute notice) to:                   633 Seventeenth Street
                                         Suite 3000
                                         Denver, Colorado 80202
                                         Attention: Arlene S. Bobrow, Esq.
                                         Telecopier: (303) 299-8140

         9.3 Benefit and Binding Effect. Neither this Agreement nor any of the
rights or obligations hereunder may be assigned by any Party hereto without the
prior written consent of each other Party, except that Buyer may assign its
rights and obligations under this Agreement to an Affiliate of Buyer or an
entity in which Paul G. Allen has a direct or indirect equity interest of at
least $100,000,000; provided, however, that no such assignment shall be
permitted if it could reasonably be expected to delay the Closing. Subject to
the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
the Parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors
and permitted assigns. This Agreement shall be for the sole benefit of the
Parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors, permitted assigns and
legal representatives and is not intended, nor shall be construed, to give any
Person, other than the Parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors,
assigns and legal representatives, any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim
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         9.4 Further Assurances. After the Closing the parties shall take any
actions and execute any other documents that may be necessary or desirable to
the implementation and consummation of this Agreement upon the reasonable
request of the other party, at the expense of the requesting party. TCI shall
further use commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with the Partnership to
obtain any material consents that were required to be obtained by TCI prior to
the closing under the Contribution Agreement that have not yet been obtained and
to execute any documents that may be necessary or desirable to evidence the
transfer of assets to the Partnership pursuant to the Contribution Agreement.

         9.5 GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED, CONSTRUED, AND
ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (WITHOUT REGARD TO
THE CHOICE OF LAW PROVISIONS THEREOF).

         9.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the Exhibits hereto, the
Disclosure Letter and the other Transaction Documents to be delivered by the
parties pursuant to this Agreement, collectively represent the entire
understanding and agreement between Buyer and Sellers with respect to the
subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all prior agreements,
understandings and negotiations between the parties.

         9.7 Amendments; Waiver of Compliance. This Agreement may be amended and
any provision of this Agreement may be waived; provided that any such amendment
or waiver (a) will be binding upon a Seller only if such amendment or waiver is
set forth in a writing executed by such Seller, and (b) will be binding upon
Buyer only if such amendment or waiver is set forth in a writing executed by
Buyer. No waiver shall operate as a waiver of, or estoppel with respect to, any
subsequent or other matter not expressly waived.

         9.8 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts with the
same effect as if the signature on each counterpart were upon the same
instrument.

         9.9 Rights Cumulative. All rights and remedies of each of the parties
under this Agreement will be cumulative, and the exercise of one or more rights
or remedies will not preclude the exercise of any other right or remedy
available under this Agreement or applicable law.

         9.10     Survival.

                  (a) Covenants and Agreements. Sections 5.16(d), 5.16(e),
7.3(g) and 7.3(h) and all covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement
which by their terms are to be performed after the Closing shall survive the
Closing and shall survive until performed in full, including all such covenants
and agreements contained in Article 2, and Sections 5.7, 5.8(b), 5.9(e), 5.11
and 9.1.

                  (b) Representations and Warranties of the Sellers. The
representations and warranties of the Sellers contained in Article 3 of this
Agreement (other than the representations and warranties contained in Sections
3.1(b), 3.1(c), 3.1(d), 3.2(a) and 3.14 which shall survive the


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Closing until the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations) shall
expire as of the Closing Date and shall not survive the Closing.

                  (c) Representations and Warranties of Buyer. The
representations and warranties of Buyer contained in Article 4 of this Agreement
(other than the representations and warranties contained in Sections 4.4, 4.5
and 4.6, which shall survive the Closing until the expiration of the applicable
statute of limitations) shall expire as of the Closing Date and shall not
survive the Closing.

                  (d) Acknowledgment by Buyer. Buyer understands that the
representations and warranties of the Sellers contained in this Agreement will
not survive the Closing (except as expressly set forth in Section 9.10(b)) and
constitute the sole and exclusive representations and warranties of the Sellers
to Buyer in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby. BUYER
UNDERSTANDS, ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS AND
WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE AND ANY WARRANTIES RELATING TO THE FUTURE
OR HISTORICAL FINANCIAL CONDITION, RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, ASSETS OR LIABILITIES
OF THE PARTNERSHIP) ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED BY THE SELLERS. Buyer has
conducted its own inspection of the Partnership's Business and the Partnership
Systems to its own satisfaction and has independently investigated, analyzed and
appraised the condition, value, prospects, and profitability thereof and the
risks associated therewith.

                  (e) Acknowledgment by the Sellers. Each Seller understands
that the representations and warranties of Buyer contained in this Agreement
will not survive the Closing (except as expressly set forth in this Section
9.10) and constitute the sole and exclusive representations and warranties of
Buyer to the Sellers in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby,
and each Seller understands, acknowledges and agrees that all other
representations and warranties of any kind or nature expressed or implied are
specifically disclaimed by Buyer.

         9.11     Limitation of Recourse against Sellers.

                  (a) Following the Closing, in the absence of its own actual
fraud, no Seller shall have any liability or obligation to indemnify or
otherwise hold harmless Buyer or the Partnership (or any of their successors or
permitted assigns) for any claim or any loss or liability arising from or in any
way relating to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby
(including any misrepresentation or inaccuracy in, or breach of, any
representations or warranties (other than the representations or warranties
contained in Sections 3.1(b), 3.1(c), 3.1(d), 3.2(a) and 3.14 ) or any breach or
failure in performance prior to the Closing of any covenants or agreements made
by the Sellers, or any of them, in this Agreement or in any exhibit or the
Schedules hereto or any certificate or instrument delivered hereunder), and
neither Buyer nor the Partnership (or any of their successors or permitted
assigns) shall be entitled to bring any claim based on, relating to or arising
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of the foregoing against any Seller (or any of their respective employees,
directors, officers, attorneys, agents or representatives). Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, in the absence of actual fraud, neither Buyer nor
its respective successors or permitted assigns shall be entitled to seek any
rescission of the transactions consummated under this Agreement or other remedy
at law or in equity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Section 9.11 shall not
preclude Buyer from making any claim in respect of a breach of any
representation, warranty, covenant or agreement which survives the Closing or
any claim under the assignments delivered at the Closing or is contained in the
Equity Agreements, which shall each be governed by its respective terms. Buyer
agrees that, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement or any
Transaction Document, and any rule of law or equity to the contrary, the
Sellers' obligations and liabilities under this Agreement and the other
Transaction Documents shall be nonrecourse to all direct and indirect
stockholders, general and limited partners and members of the Sellers and to
their successors and assigns and to all of their respective officers, directors,
shareholders, employees, and agents, and none of the foregoing (except to the
extent (i) it is a Seller (ii) of its interests in the assets of such Seller and
(iii) any distribution which has been received by it and which is required by
applicable law to be returned, directly or indirectly, to such Seller) shall
have any obligation or liability to Buyer arising out of or in connection with
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Transaction
Documents.

                  (b) The Sellers shall not be jointly and severally liable to
Buyer under this Agreement. Except as set forth below with respect to Sections
2.1, 3.1(b), 3.1(c), 3.2, 3.10(b) and 3.19, each Seller will be liable to Buyer
solely for such Seller's Proportionate Interest of any liability or obligation
owed to Buyer by any Seller hereunder (regardless of whether such liability or
obligation is attributable to any particular Seller). Buyer waives all recourse
against each Seller for claims in excess of such Proportionate Interest. Solely
with respect to the obligations set forth in Section 2.1 or the representations
and warranties set forth in Sections 3.1(b), 3.1(c), 3.2, 3.10(b) and 3.19, each
Seller will be fully responsible for its own breach of such obligations or
representations and warranties and will have no liability or obligation arising
from any other Seller's breach of such obligations or representations and
warranties.

         9.12 Limitation of Recourse against Buyer. Following the Closing, in
the absence of actual fraud, Buyer shall not have any liability or obligation to
indemnify or otherwise hold harmless the Sellers or the Partnership (or any of
their successors or permitted assigns) for any claim or any loss or liability
arising from or in any way relating to this Agreement or any of the transactions
contemplated hereby (including any misrepresentation or inaccuracy in, or breach
of, any representations or warranties (other than the representations or
warranties contained in Sections 4.5 and 4.6) or any breach or failure in
performance prior to the Closing of any covenants or agreements made by Buyer in
this Agreement or in any exhibit or the Schedules hereto or any certificate or
instrument delivered hereunder), and neither the Sellers nor any of their
successors or permitted assigns shall be entitled to bring any claim based on,
relating to or arising out of any of the foregoing against Buyer or the
Partnership (or any of Buyer's or the Partnership' employees, directors, agents
or representatives). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in the
absence of actual fraud, neither the Sellers nor their respective successors or
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rescission of the transactions consummated under this Agreement or other remedy
at law or in equity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Section 9.12 shall not
preclude the Sellers from making any claim in respect of a breach of any
representation, warranty, covenant or agreement which survives the Closing or is
contained in the Equity Agreements, which shall each be governed by its
respective terms. Concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, Charter
Communications, Inc. has delivered to the Sellers a performance guaranty with
respect to the terms of this Agreement (the "Purchase Guaranty"). Each Seller
agrees that, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement or any
Transaction Document, and any rule of law or equity to the contrary, and except
as set forth in the Purchase Guaranty and the Equity Agreements, Buyer's
obligations and liabilities under this Agreement and the other Transaction
Documents shall be nonrecourse to all direct and indirect general and limited
partners of Buyer and to their successors and assigns and to all of their
respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, and agents, and none of
the foregoing (except to the extent (i) of its interests in the assets of Buyer
and (iii) any distribution which has been received by it and which is required
by applicable law to be returned, directly or indirectly, to Buyer) shall have
any obligation or liability to any Seller arising out of or in connection with
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Transaction
Documents.

         9.13 Specific Performance. Each of the parties acknowledges and agrees
that the other party would be damaged irreparably in the event any of the
provisions of this Agreement are not performed in accordance with their specific
terms or otherwise are breached. Accordingly, each party agrees that the other
party shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of
the provisions of this Agreement and to enforce specifically this Agreement and
the terms and provisions hereof in any action instituted in any court of the
United States or any state thereof having jurisdiction over the parties and the
matter (subject to Section 9.5) without the requirement of posting a bond or
other security therefor, in addition to any other remedy to which they may be
entitled, at law or in equity.

         9.14 Commercially Reasonable Efforts. For purposes of this Agreement,
"commercially reasonable efforts" or "reasonable commercial efforts" will not be
deemed to require a party to undertake extraordinary measures, including the
initiation or prosecution of legal proceedings or the payment of amounts in
excess of normal and usual filing fees and processing fees, if any, or other
payments with respect to any contract that are significant in the context of
such contract (or are significant on an aggregate basis as to all contracts).

         9.15 Construction. This Agreement has been negotiated by the parties
and their respective legal counsel, and legal or other equitable principles that
might require the construction of this Agreement or any provision of this
Agreement against the party drafting this Agreement will not apply in any
construction or interpretation of this Agreement.



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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by Buyer, the
General Partner and the other Sellers as of the date first written above.

                                  BUYER:

                                  CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING
                                  COMPANY, LLC


                                  By: /s/ Curtis S. Shaw
                                     ----------------------------------
                                  Curtis S. Shaw
                                  Senior Vice President

                                  GENERAL PARTNER:

                                  BCI (USA), LLC

                                  By: Bresnan Communications, Inc., its Managing
                                      Member


                                      By: /s/ William J. Bresnan
                                     ----------------------------------
                                      Name:
                                      Title: President and CEO



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                                 OTHER SELLERS:

                                 BCI (USA), LLC

                                 By:  Bresnan Communications, Inc., its Managing
                                      Member


                                      By: /s/ William J. Bresnan
                                         ____________________________
                                         Name:
                                         Title: President and CEO



                                         /s/ William J. Bresnan
                                         ____________________________
                                         William J. Bresnan, individually

                                         TCID OF MICHIGAN, INC.


                                      By: /s/ Derek Chang
                                         ____________________________
                                         Name:
                                         Title:

                                         TCI BRESNAN LLC


                                      By: /s/ Derek Chang
                                         ____________________________
                                         Name:
                                         Title:


                            [THIS IS A SIGNATURE PAGE
                           TO THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT]

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                                 BLACKSTONE BC CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P.

                                 By:      Blackstone Management Associates
                                          III L.L.C., its General Partner



                                 By:  /s/
                                     -------------------------------------
                                 Name:
                                 Title:


                                 BLACKSTONE FAMILY INVESTMENT
                                 PARTNERSHIP III L.P.

                                 By:      Blackstone Management Associates
                                          III L.L.C., its General Partner



                                 By:  /s/
                                     -------------------------------------
                                          Name:
                                          Title:


                                 BLACKSTONE BC OFFSHORE CAPITAL
                                 PARTNERS L.P.

                                 By:      Blackstone Management Associates
                                          III L.L.C., its Investment General
                                          Partner



                                 By:  /s/
                                     -------------------------------------
                                          Name:
                                          Title:



                            [THIS IS A SIGNATURE PAGE
                           TO THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT]

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                EXHIBIT D TO PURCHASE AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT


                       FORM OF ADJUSTMENT ESCROW AGREEMENT

         This ADJUSTMENT ESCROW AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is dated
_____________ 2000, by and among BCI (USA), LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company, and William J. Bresnan, Blackstone BC Capital Partners L.P., a Delaware
limited partnership, Blackstone BC Offshore Capital Partners L.P., a Cayman
Islands exempted limited partnership, Blackstone Family Investment Partnership
III L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and TCID of Michigan, Inc., a Nevada
corporation (collectively, the "Sellers"), Charter Communications Holding
Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Buyer"), and
_____________________ ("Escrow Agent").


                                R E C I T A L S:

         Buyer and the Sellers are parties to a Purchase and Contribution
Agreement dated as of June ___, 1999 (the "Purchase Agreement"), pursuant to
which the Sellers thereunder have agreed to sell, transfer and deliver to Buyer
all of the partnership interests in Bresnan Communications Company Limited
Partnership, a Michigan limited partnership (the "Partnership") held by the
Sellers, for the consideration set forth in the Purchase Agreement. Pursuant to
Section 2.4(b) of the Purchase Agreement, Buyer and the Sellers have agreed that
$_________ (the "Adjustment Deposit") shall be deposited in escrow with the
Escrow Agent as set forth in this Agreement in order to provide a fund which
shall be a source for any payment to be made by the Sellers to Buyer pursuant to
Section 2.5(b)(1) of the Purchase Agreement, subject to the terms and conditions
set forth in the Purchase Agreement. Capitalized terms used, but not defined
herein, have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Purchase Agreement.

         In consideration of the above recitals and of the covenants and
agreements contained herein, Buyer, the Sellers and Escrow Agent agree as
follows:


                                   AGREEMENTS:

                           SECTION 1: ADJUSTMENT FUND

         1.1 Delivery. Buyer hereby delivers to the Escrow Agent, by accounts or
wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account designated by the
Escrow Agent, the Adjustment Deposit. The Adjustment Fund (as defined herein)
shall be held by the Escrow Agent pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. The
Adjustment Deposit, and all income, interest and other earnings thereon, shall
be referred to collectively herein as the "Adjustment Fund." The Adjustment Fund
shall be a source for any payment to be made by the Sellers to Buyer pursuant to
Section 2.5(b)(1)

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of the Purchase Agreement, in each case, subject to the terms, conditions and
limitations set forth in the Purchase Agreement.

         1.2 Receipt. The Escrow Agent hereby acknowledges receipt of the
Adjustment Deposit. The Escrow Agent shall deposit, upon receipt, the Adjustment
Deposit into a separate interest bearing account established for such purpose,
the sole signatory of which shall be the Escrow Agent. The Escrow Agent agrees
to hold and disburse the Adjustment Fund in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and for the uses and purposes stated herein.

          1.3 Investment and Income. Upon receipt of the Adjustment Deposit, the
Escrow Agent shall, pending the disbursement thereof pursuant to this Agreement,
invest the Adjustment Fund in accordance with the Sellers' instructions in (a)
direct obligations of, or obligations fully guaranteed by, the United States of
America or any agency thereof, (b) certificates of deposit issued by commercial
banks having a combined capital, surplus and undivided profits of not less than
Five Hundred Million Dollars ($500,000,000), (c) repurchase agreements
collateralized by securities issued by the United States of America or any
agency thereof, or by any private corporation the obligations of which are
guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America, (d)
prime banker's acceptances, (e) money market funds investing in any of the
above, or (f) other investments of equal or greater security and liquidity.

                   SECTION 2: DISBURSEMENT OF ADJUSTMENT FUND

         The Escrow Agent shall dispose of or distribute the Adjustment Fund
only in accordance with this Section 2. The procedure set forth in this Section
2 shall govern the application of the Adjustment Fund to satisfy any payment to
be made pursuant to Section 2.5(b)(1) of the Purchase Agreement, in each case,
as set forth therein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the basis for claims for
such payment, and any limitations thereon, shall be governed by the Purchase
Agreement, which shall be controlling between Buyer and the Sellers for all
purposes of this Agreement and shall be applicable between Buyer and the Sellers
to the extent inconsistent with any provision of this Agreement.

         2.1 Disbursement Procedure. All disbursements of the Adjustment Fund
under Section 2.5(b)(1) of the Purchase Agreement shall be made by joint written
instructions of Buyer and the Sellers, which instructions shall designate the
payee, the amount to be paid, and wire or other payment instructions. The Escrow
Agent shall not pay any amount of the Adjustment Fund to the Sellers or Buyer,
except (i) in accordance with Sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.6 and 6.8 hereof, (ii)
pursuant to joint instructions in writing from Buyer and the Sellers under this
Section 2.1, or (iii) pursuant to a Court Order (as hereinafter defined).

         2.2 Release of Adjustment Fund. Upon receipt of joint instruction under
Section 2.1, the Escrow Agent shall promptly make the payment required to be
made under such joint instructions by wire transfers of immediately available
funds (or as the recipient shall have otherwise instructed the Escrow Agent) in
accordance with such joint instructions. Prior to the disbursement of the

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Adjustment Fund as specifically provided in this Section 2 and Section 6.8, the
Sellers shall have no rights to receive, pledge, borrow or otherwise obtain the
benefits of the money or other property constituting the Adjustment Fund.

         2.3 Dispute. In the event of any dispute among any of the parties to
this Agreement, the Escrow Agent shall not comply with any claims or demands as
long as such disagreements may continue, and in so refusing, the Escrow Agent
shall make no delivery or other disposition of any property then held by it
under this Agreement which is the subject of such dispute until it has received
a final judgement or final court order from a court of competent jurisdiction
directing disposition of such property (a "Court Order"). A judgment or order
under any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be final until the
time within which an appeal may be taken therefrom has expired and no appeal has
been taken, or until the entry of a judgment or order from which no appeal may
be taken.

         2.4 Joint Instructions. In the event that the Escrow Agent receives
joint instructions in writing from Buyer and the Sellers, such instructions may
only be revoked pursuant to further joint instructions in writing of Buyer and
the Sellers or a Court Order.

         2.5 Other Disbursements of the Adjustment Fund. Notwithstanding the
provisions of Sections 2.1 through 2.3 above and Section 2.6 below, the Escrow
Agent shall disburse the Adjustment Fund, or a portion thereof, in accordance
with the following:

                  (a) upon receipt of written instructions signed by Buyer and
the Sellers in accordance with such instructions; or

                  (b) in accordance with Section 6.8 of this Agreement.

         2.6 Taxes. Buyer shall be deemed to be the owner of the Adjustment Fund
for tax purposes. Buyer shall provide the Escrow Agent with a correct taxpayer
identification number on a substitute Form W-9 within 90 days following the date
hereof and indicate thereon that it is not subject to backup withholding on
income earned on any amounts received hereunder. To the extent that the Escrow
Agent becomes liable for the payment of taxes on behalf of another party
hereunder, including withholding taxes, in respect of interest, income and other
earnings from the investment of the Adjustment Fund held hereunder or any
payment made hereunder, the Escrow Agent may pay such taxes on behalf of such
party. The Escrow Agent may withhold from any payment of monies to the party on
whose behalf the taxes were paid, such amount as the Escrow Agent reasonably
estimates to be sufficient to provide for the payment of such taxes not yet
paid, and shall use the sums withheld solely for that purpose. The Escrow Agent
shall be indemnified and held harmless against any liability for taxes and for
any penalties or interest in respect of taxes on such interest, income or other
earnings in the manner provided in Section 3.3. The Escrow Agent shall, promptly
following the end of each taxable period in which the Adjustment Fund remains in
existence, make distributions ("Tax Distributions") to Buyer from the interest,
income or other earnings of the

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Adjustment Fund in an amount equal to forty percent (40%) of such interest,
income or other earnings to they extent they constitute taxable income.

         2.7 Purpose. None of the Adjustment Fund will be available for any
purpose, other than as described in Section 2.5(b) of the Purchase Agreement,
and the Adjustment Fund shall not be available to satisfy any other obligations
of the Sellers arising under the Purchase Agreement.

                             SECTION 3: ESCROW AGENT

         3.1 Appointment and Duties. Buyer and the Sellers hereby appoint the
Escrow Agent to serve hereunder and the Escrow Agent hereby accepts such
appointment and agrees to perform all duties which are expressly set forth in
this Agreement.

         3.2 Compensation. Compensation will be paid to the Escrow Agent
one-half by Buyer and one-half by the Sellers, in the aggregate, as specified in
Schedule A annexed hereto.

         3.3 Indemnification. Buyer and the Sellers will, at their expense,
indemnify the Escrow Agent, hold it harmless, at their joint and several
expense, from any and all claims, regardless of nature, arising out of or
because of this Agreement, and exonerate the Escrow Agent from any liability in
connection with this Agreement, at their joint and several expense, except as
such may arise because of the Escrow Agent's gross negligence or willful
misconduct. Promptly after the receipt by the Escrow Agent of notice of any
claim, the Escrow Agent shall, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made
against any of the other parties hereto, notify such other parties in writing.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, but provided that such notice shall have been
given, the failure by the Escrow Agent to give such notice promptly shall not
relieve the parties from any liability which such parties may have to the Escrow
Agent hereunder except to the extent the defense of such action is prejudiced
thereby. Any payment to the Escrow Agent pursuant to this Section 3.3, as
between Buyer, on the one hand, and the Sellers, on the other hand, shall be
borne equally by Buyer, on the one hand, and the Sellers, on the other hand, on
all such matters; provided, however, that any expense or loss incurred by the
Escrow Agent as a result of participating in any proceeding brought by Buyer
against the Sellers or by any Seller against Buyer shall be paid by the party
against whom judgment is rendered in such proceeding. Nothing in this Section
3.3 shall constitute a waiver of any claim which Buyer, on the one hand, or the
Sellers, on the other hand, may have against the other party for contributions
arising from their joint obligation to indemnify and hold the Escrow Agent
harmless hereunder.

         3.4 Resignation. The Escrow Agent may resign at any time upon giving
the parties hereto 30 days' prior written notice to that effect. In such event,
the successor shall be such person, firm or corporation as shall be mutually
selected by Buyer and the Sellers. It is understood and agreed that such
resignation shall not be effective until a successor agrees to act hereunder;
provided, however, if no successor is appointed and acting hereunder within 30
days after such notice is given, the Escrow Agent may pay and deliver the
Adjustment Fund into a court of competent jurisdiction.

                     SECTION 4: LIABILITIES OF ESCROW AGENT


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         4.1 Limitations. The Escrow Agent shall be liable only to accept, hold
and deliver the Adjustment Fund in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement and amendments thereto; provided, however, that the Escrow Agent shall
not incur any liability with respect to (a) any action taken or omitted in good
faith upon the advice of its counsel given with respect to any questions
relating to its duties and responsibilities as Escrow Agent under this
Agreement, so long as such action is consistent with the terms of this Agreement
or (b) any action taken or omitted in reliance upon any instrument which the
Escrow Agent shall in good faith believe to be genuine (including the execution,
the identity or authority of any person executing such instrument, its validity
and effectiveness, and the truth and accuracy of any information contained
therein), to have been signed by a proper person or persons and to conform to
the provisions of this Agreement. The Escrow Agent shall exercise the same
degree of care toward the Adjustment Fund as it would exercise toward its own
similar property.

         4.2 Collateral Agreements. The Escrow Agent shall not be bound in any
way by any contract or agreement between other parties hereto, whether or not it
has knowledge of any such contract or agreement or of its terms or conditions.

                             SECTION 5: TERMINATION

         This Agreement shall be terminated (i) upon disbursement or release of
the entire or remaining Adjustment Fund by the Escrow Agent, (ii) by written
mutual consent signed by all parties, or (iii) payment of the Adjustment Fund
into a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with Section 3.4 hereof.
This Agreement shall not be otherwise terminated.

                           SECTION 6: OTHER PROVISIONS

         6.1 Notices. All notices, demands, and requests required or permitted
to be given under the provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing, may be
sent by telecopy (with automatic machine confirmation), delivered by personal
delivery, or sent by commercial delivery service or certified mail, return
receipt requested, shall be deemed to have been given on the date of actual
receipt, which may be conclusively evidenced by the date set forth in the
records of any commercial delivery service or on the return receipt, and shall
be addressed to the recipient at the address specified below, or with respect to
any party, to any other address that such party may from time to time designate
in a writing delivered in accordance with this Section 6.1:

If to Buyer:                 c/o Charter Communications, Inc.
                             12444 Powerscourt Drive, Suite 400
                             St. Louis, Missouri 63131
                             Attention:  Curtis S. Shaw, Esq.
                             Telecopier: (314) 965-8793


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with a copy (which shall not              Irell & Manella LLP
constitute notice) to:                    1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 900
                                          Los Angeles, California 90067
                                          Attention:  Alvin G. Segel, Esq.
                                          Telecopier: (310) 203-7199

If to the Sellers:                        c/o Bresnan Communications, Inc.
                                          709 Westchester Avenue
                                          White Plains, New York 10604
                                          Attention:  Jeffrey S. DeMond and
                                          Robert V. Bresnan, Esq.
                                          Telecopier: (914) 993-6601

                                          c/o The Blackstone Group
                                          345 Park Avenue
                                          New York, New York 10154
                                          Attention: Simon Lonergan
                                          Telecopy: (212) 583-5710

                                          c/o AT&T Broadband & Internet Services
                                          9197 South Peoria Street
                                          Englewood, Colorado 80112
                                          Attention: Derek Chang
                                          Telecopier: (720) 875-5396

with copies (which shall not              Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
constitute notice) to:                    399 Park Avenue
                                          New York, New York 10022
                                          Attention:  Marie Censoplano, Esq.
                                          Telecopier: (212) 319-4090

                                          Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
                                          425 Lexington Avenue
                                          New York, New York 10017-3954
                                          Attention: Wilson Neely, Esq.
                                          Telecopier: (212) 455-2502

                                          Sherman & Howard, L.L.C.
                                          633 Seventeenth Street
                                          Suite 3000
                                          Denver, Colorado 80202
                                          Attention: Arlene S. Bobrow, Esq.
                                          Telecopier: (303) 299-8140

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If to Escrow Agent:                         ____________________________________
                                            ____________________________________
                                            ____________________________________
                                            ____________________________________
                                            Attention:
                                            Telecopier:

         6.2 Benefit and Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and
permitted assigns; provided that (a) neither this Agreement nor any of the
rights, interests or obligations hereunder may be assigned by the Sellers
without the prior written consent of Buyer (which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed), (b) neither this Agreement nor any of the
rights, interests or obligations hereunder may be assigned by Buyer without the
prior written consent of the Sellers (which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld or delayed) and (c) neither this Agreement nor any of the rights,
interests or obligations hereunder may be assigned by the Escrow Agent without
the prior written consent of Buyer and the Sellers (which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed), except as otherwise expressly provided
herein. This Agreement is not intended to confer upon any Person other than the
parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder.

         6.3 Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement and the Purchase
Agreement contain all the terms agreed upon by the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereto. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by written
agreement executed by Buyer and the Sellers and if the amendment in any way
affects the compensation, duties and/or responsibilities of the Escrow Agent, by
a duly authorized representative of the Escrow Agent. No waiver of any provision
hereof or rights hereunder shall be binding upon a party unless evidenced by a
writing signed by such party.

         6.4 Headings. The headings of the sections and subsections of this
Agreement are for ease of reference only and do not evidence the intentions of
the parties.

         6.5 Governing, Law. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED, CONSTRUED, AND
ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF [NEW YORK] (WITHOUT REGARD
TO THE CHOICE OF LAW PROVISIONS THEREOF).

         6.6 Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY
WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM
(WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO
THIS AGREEMENT OR THE ACTIONS OF ANY PARTY IN THE NEGOTIATION, PERFORMANCE OR
ENFORCEMENT HEREOF.

         6.7 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed upon any number of
counterparts with the same effect as if the signatures on all counterparts were
upon the same instrument.


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         6.8 Earnings. All interest, income and other earnings upon any of the
Adjustment Deposit or the Adjustment Fund shall be paid to the party or parties
receiving the principal portion of such funds pro rata based on the amount of
such funds received by such party or parties. For purposes of the preceding
sentence, any Tax Distributions made to Buyer will be applied as a credit
against any interest, income or other earnings required to be paid to Buyer
under this Section 6.8. In no event, however, will Buyer be required to refund
in cash to the Sellers or the Adjustment Fund any portion of the Tax
Distributions received by it. All income and earnings upon the Adjustment
Deposit or the Adjustment Fund not distributed as of the end of any taxable
period shall be deemed for tax reporting purposes to have accrued for the
account of Buyer.


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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by each of Buyer,
the Sellers, and Escrow Agent as of the date first written above.

                          BUYER:



                          ______________________________________________________

                          By:___________________________________________________
                          Curtis S. Shaw
                          Senior Vice President

                          THE SELLERS:

                          BCI (USA), LLC

                          By:      Bresnan Communications, Inc., its Managing
                                   Member


                                   By:__________________________________________
                                   Name:
                                   Title:

                          OTHER SELLERS:

                          BCI (USA), LLC

                          By:      Bresnan Communications, Inc., its Managing
                                   Member


                                   By:__________________________________________
                                   Name:
                                   Title:



                          ______________________________________________________
                          William J. Bresnan, individually


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                                   TCID OF MICHIGAN, INC.


                                   By:__________________________________________
                                   Name:
                                   Title:

                                   BLACKSTONE BC CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P.

                                   By:      Blackstone Management Associates III
                                            L.L.C., its General Partner


                                   By:__________________________________________
                                   Name:
                                   Title:

                                           BLACKSTONE FAMILY INVESTMENT
                                           PARTNERSHIP III L.P.

                                   By:      Blackstone Management Associates III
                                            L.L.C., its General Partner


                                             By:________________________________
                                             Name:
                                             Title:

                                   BLACKSTONE BC OFFSHORE CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P.

                                   By:      Blackstone Management Associates III
                                            L.L.C., its Investment General
                                            Partner


                                             By:________________________________
                                             Name:
                                             Title:

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                                  ESCROW AGENT:

                                  ______________________________________________


                                  By:___________________________________________
                                     Name:
                                     Title:




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                                    EXHIBIT E

                    TERMS OF CHARTER LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT

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Issuance of Units in Charter LLC      Charter Communications Holding Company,
                                      LLC ("Charter LLC") is currently
                                      wholly-owned by Charter Communications,
                                      Inc. ("CCI"). Charter LLC currently owns
                                      all of the membership interests in Charter
                                      Communications Holdings, LLC ("Charter
                                      Holdings").

                                      At the Closing of the Charter/Bresnan
                                      transaction, Bresnan partners will
                                      contribute to Charter LLC a portion of the
                                      partnership interest owned by them in
                                      Bresnan Communications Company Limited
                                      Partnership ("Bresnan") in exchange for
                                      common membership interests in Charter LLC
                                      represented by units (the "Units"). The
                                      contribution by the Bresnan partners is
                                      intended to be a tax-free contribution to
                                      Charter LLC by the Bresnan partners (but
                                      it is understood that it may involve some
                                      tax liability for the Bresnan partners not
                                      affiliated with Blackstone as a result of
                                      shifting of partnership liabilities).

Transfer of Bresnan Units             The Units received by the Bresnan Holders
                                      will be transferable in accordance with
                                      the following: the Bresnan Holders will
                                      have the right to transfer their Units in
                                      Charter LLC pursuant to the tag along
                                      rights and to their Permitted Transferees
                                      (as defined below), and to freely transfer
                                      any Units with respect to which any Put
                                      Option has been exercised and Paul Allen
                                      or Charter LLC has breached their purchase
                                      obligations under the Put provided,
                                      however, that (i) each such transferee
                                      must agree to be bound by the terms of the
                                      Charter LLC Operating Agreement and other
                                      applicable equity documents (including the
                                      Exchange Agreement), (ii) each such
                                      transferee must represent that it is an
                                      accredited investor and give such other
                                      investment representations and other
                                      undertakings as are customarily given by
                                      persons acquiring securities in a private
                                      placement, and (iii) the transfer to such
                                      transferee must be effected pursuant to an
                                      exemption from registration under
                                      applicable securities laws. All Units will
                                      be freely exchangeable into common stock
                                      of PublicCo and freely transferable
                                      without restriction to Paul G. Allen (or
                                      any other person or
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                                      entity to whom Units may be put under the
                                      Put Agreement) in accordance with the Put
                                      Agreement. "Permitted Transferees" shall
                                      be defined as described in the
                                      Registration Rights Agreement.

                                      References to the Put Agreement include
                                      the TCI Put Agreement, as applicable.

IPO                                   It is the current intent of CCI to effect
                                      an initial public offering of stock in a
                                      corporation ("PublicCo") that will acquire
                                      an interest in Charter LLC (an "IPO").
                                      Each of the Bresnan Holders may at any
                                      time and from time to time exchange its
                                      Units in Charter LLC, in whole or in part,
                                      for stock in PublicCo on the terms set
                                      forth in an Exchange Agreement.

                                      If an initial public offering is effected
                                      other than through PublicCo (i.e., through
                                      CCI or Charter LLC), the Bresnan Holders
                                      will have rights and protections that will
                                      put them in the same economic position as
                                      if the IPO had been effected through
                                      PublicCo.

Dilution for Events Prior to IPO      After Closing and prior to an IPO, upon
                                      the contribution by CCI (or any affiliate
                                      of CCI) of assets to Charter LLC, the
                                      members' interests in Charter LLC will be
                                      adjusted, and additional Units will be
                                      issued to CCI (or affiliate) based on the
                                      valuation of Charter LLC and the
                                      contributed assets determined in good
                                      faith by the Board of Charter LLC and
                                      Jerald Kent.

                                      Prior to an IPO (whether before or after
                                      Closing), upon the issuance of Units in
                                      Charter LLC to an entity unrelated to CCI
                                      (or any affiliate of CCI), and upon the
                                      issuance of Units in Charter LLC to
                                      employees of Charter LLC in their capacity
                                      as employees, the Bresnan Holders'
                                      interest in Charter LLC will be diluted on
                                      a proportional basis with CCI.

Dilution Upon and After IPO           In connection with an IPO, the Bresnan
                                      Holders' interest in Charter LLC will be
                                      diluted on a proportional basis with CCI
                                      and any affiliate of CCI.

                                      If, after an IPO, CCI or any affiliate of
                                      CCI contributes assets to Charter LLC, the
                                      Bresnan Holders' interest in Charter LLC
                                      will be diluted on a proportional basis
                                      with PublicCo.

                                      Upon the issuance of Units in Charter LLC
                                      to an
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                                      entity unrelated to CCI (or any affiliate
                                      of CCI), and upon the issuance of Units in
                                      Charter LLC to employees of Charter LLC in
                                      their capacity as employees, the Bresnan
                                      Holders' interest in Charter LLC will be
                                      diluted on a proportional basis with CCI.

Nondiscrimination                     In any transactions between Charter LLC
                                      and any holders of Charter LLC Units in
                                      their capacities as such, the Bresnan
                                      Holders must be treated in a
                                      nondiscriminatory manner to the Units held
                                      by CCI, Paul Allen or their affiliates.
                                      For instance, any proposed redemption of
                                      Units held by CCI, Paul Allen and their
                                      affiliates must be offered to the Bresnan
                                      Holders on the same proportionate terms
                                      and conditions offered to such other
                                      holders of Units.

Tag-along Rights                      Prior to an IPO, if Paul Allen disposes of
                                      more than 25% (cumulatively) of his
                                      current interests in CCI (or control,
                                      irrespective of the amount of interests
                                      sold), or if CCI disposes of more than 25%
                                      (cumulatively) of its current interests in
                                      Charter LLC (or control, irrespective of
                                      the amount of interests sold), each of the
                                      Bresnan Holders will have the right to
                                      sell a proportionate share of its Units on
                                      the same economic terms and conditions and
                                      for proportionate consideration. The
                                      examples below illustrate the operation of
                                      this provision:

                                      Example 1: Assume CCI owns 100 units of
                                      Charter LLC and sells 30 of those units
                                      (but not control) to an unaffiliated third
                                      party. The Bresnan Holders have the right
                                      to sell 30% of their Units in the sale.

                                      Example 2: Assume CCI owns 100 units of
                                      Charter LLC and sells 20 of those units
                                      (but not control) to an unaffiliated third
                                      party. The Bresnan Holders have no tag
                                      along rights in the sale.

                                      Example 3: Same facts as Example 2, but
                                      after the sale CCI sells 10 units to
                                      another unaffiliated party. The Bresnan
                                      Holders have the right to sell 12.5% of
                                      their Units.

                                      Example 4: Same facts as Example 2, but
                                      after the sale CCI sells 30 units (but not
                                      control) to another unaffiliated party.
                                      The Bresnan Holders have the right to sell
                                      37.5% of their Units in the sale.
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Distributions                         After satisfying any distribution
                                      requirements on preferred units (if any),
                                      distributions from Charter LLC shall be
                                      made in proportion to the number of Units
                                      held by each member. Subject to any
                                      limitations in contractual covenants of
                                      Charter LLC or its subsidiaries (provided
                                      that Charter LLC shall negotiate such
                                      covenants in good faith to permit tax
                                      distributions) and subject to applicable
                                      law, within 90 days after the end of each
                                      fiscal year, Charter LLC will distribute
                                      to all holders, in proportion to the
                                      number of Units held by them, cash in an
                                      amount which, in the reasonable judgment
                                      of Charter LLC, is sufficient to pay the
                                      federal, state, and local income taxes on
                                      each holder's share of Charter LLC's
                                      taxable income for such fiscal year at the
                                      highest combined marginal rate applicable
                                      to the ordinary income of an individual
                                      residing in New York City. Distributions
                                      on dissolution or liquidation will be made
                                      in accordance with capital accounts.

Book and Tax Allocations              Profit and Loss for book purposes under
                                      Section 704(b) of the Internal Revenue
                                      Code (the "Code") of Charter LLC will be
                                      computed without taking into account
                                      depreciation and amortization deductions.
                                      Such Profit or Loss will be allocated in
                                      accordance with Units. Depreciation and
                                      amortization deductions will first be
                                      specially allocated for Code Section
                                      704(b) book purposes to the Bresnan
                                      Holders to the extent necessary to cause
                                      depreciation and amortization to be
                                      allocated to the Bresnan Holders for tax
                                      purposes so as to eliminate any taxable
                                      income to the Bresnan Holders from Charter
                                      LLC (taking into account the effect of
                                      making allocations pursuant to the
                                      traditional method under Section 704(c) of
                                      the Code). All remaining depreciation and
                                      amortization deductions will be specially
                                      allocated to CCI (and any members
                                      resulting from the transactions listed in
                                      Attachment A to the LLC Unit Formula Term
                                      Sheet and PublicCo as CCI may agree with
                                      such members). For the sixth and later
                                      taxable years of Charter LLC ending after
                                      the Closing, the special allocations will
                                      be changed as among the Bresnan Holders
                                      and CCI to achieve substantially the same
                                      result as if the remedial method of
                                      allocation of depreciation and
                                      amortization under Section 704(c) of the
                                      Code was in place. TCI Bresnan LLC and
                                      TCID of Michigan, Inc. (as a group) shall
                                      have the right to elect, in lieu of the
                                      foregoing, to have the special allocations
                                      above made
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                                      to achieve substantially the same result as
                                      if the remedial method of allocation of
                                      depreciation and amortization under Section
                                      704(c) of the Code (unless it is determined
                                      that the remedial method under Section
                                      704(c) of the Code can be elected with
                                      respect to the assets attributable only to
                                      those entities) for all years, if such
                                      election is made 5 days before the earlier
                                      of (I) the date the final Form S-1 for the
                                      IPO is to be filed with the SEC or (II) the
                                      Closing. With respect to the Falcon holders,
                                      CCI may offer to them that these special
                                      allocations either (i) will apply to them or
                                      (ii) will be modified such that the Falcon
                                      holders will be treated in the same way as
                                      if allocations in accordance with the
                                      remedial method under Section 704(c) of the
                                      Code were in place. To the extent not
                                      inconsistent with the foregoing, there will
                                      be a chargeback allocation mechanism to make
                                      CCI economically whole via its capital
                                      account over time. The parties will work in
                                      good faith to implement the foregoing
                                      principles in a reasonably practicable
                                      fashion in the Operating Agreement.

Section 754 election                  At the request of a transferee of (or
                                      other successor to) Units that takes an
                                      increased tax basis in such Units, the
                                      Manager shall cause Charter LLC to make an
                                      election under Section 754 of the Code,
                                      unless the Manager determines that any
                                      member who holds a number of Units (or
                                      other equity interests) at least as great
                                      as the number (or value) being transferred
                                      has a built-in tax loss with respect to
                                      such Units (or other equity interests)
                                      held.

Access to information                 The Bresnan Holders shall have reasonable
                                      access to Charter LLC's book and records
                                      and will be entitled to receive such
                                      periodic operating and financial reports
                                      as they may reasonably request. As soon as
                                      reasonably practicable following the end
                                      of each fiscal year, but in no event later
                                      than July 15, Charter LLC shall furnish to
                                      each Bresnan Holder its Schedule K-1, and
                                      to any Bresnan Holder requesting such
                                      information, a complete copy of Charter
                                      LLC's federal information return (Form
                                      1065) for such fiscal year (as filed) and
                                      a schedule setting forth each member's
                                      capital account balance as of the end of
                                      such fiscal year; provided, however, that
                                      for the taxable year of Charter LLC in
                                      which the Closing occurs, such information
                                      must be furnished no later
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                                      than August 15 following the end of such
                                      fiscal year.

Governance                            The Bresnan Holders will have no voting
                                      rights, except that the operating
                                      agreement of Charter LLC cannot be amended
                                      in a manner that is adverse to the Bresnan
                                      Holders, without the consent of Holders
                                      owning a majority of the Units adversely
                                      affected. Prior to the beginning of the
                                      Put Period (as defined in the Allen Put
                                      Agreement) Charter LLC will not dissolve
                                      or liquidate without the consent of all
                                      Bresnan Holders, which consent shall not
                                      be unreasonably withheld; provided that at
                                      no time will Charter LLC be dissolved or
                                      liquidated unless (i) such dissolution or
                                      liquidation can be accomplished in a
                                      manner that does not cause adverse tax or
                                      economic consequences to TCI Bresnan LLC
                                      and/or TCID of Michigan, Inc. (taking into
                                      account any compensation to be provided to
                                      such entities) in excess of $1 million or
                                      (ii) Charter LLC receives the written
                                      consent of the adversely affected entity.
                                      The Bresnan Holder affiliated with the
                                      Blackstone Group L.P. will be entitled to
                                      consultative rights reasonably acceptable
                                      to Charter in order to maintain its VCOC
                                      status.

                                      It is the current intention of Charter LLC
                                      and CCI, and they will in good faith
                                      attempt, to keep in place the notes and
                                      credit facility and the terms and
                                      conditions relating to their security and
                                      collateral (other than the Keepwell
                                      Agreement, which may be amended as set
                                      forth in the Purchase Agreement) of
                                      Bresnan and its Subsidiaries.

                                      Charter LLC will be a manager-managed (and
                                      not a member-managed) limited liability
                                      company, and the manager(s) will be CCI,
                                      PublicCo, and/or their affiliates.
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                                    EXHIBIT F

                          EXCHANGE AGREEMENT TERM SHEET

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Certain definitions                   Charter LLC: Charter Communications
                                      Holding Company, LLC, which owns all
                                      interests in Charter Communications
                                      Holdings, LLC ("CCH"). Currently, Charter
                                      LLC is wholly owned by Charter
                                      Communications, Inc., but in the event of
                                      an IPO, it is expected that PublicCo would
                                      own a portion of Charter LLC. Certain
                                      other parties, such as the Sellers of the
                                      partnership interests in Falcon and BCCLP,
                                      are expected to acquire portions of
                                      Charter LLC over time, either through
                                      acquisitions or otherwise.

                                      PublicCo: the entity through which Charter
                                      effects an initial public offering of
                                      indirect equity interests in Charter LLC,
                                      and its successors.

Right to exchange interests           Any holder of a membership interest in
                                      Charter LLC will have the right at any
                                      time (subject to the conditions specified
                                      in "Conditions to Exchange" below) to
                                      exchange all or part of its membership
                                      interest in Charter LLC for shares of
                                      PublicCo common stock.

                                      The shares of PublicCo common stock
                                      received in the exchange would be:

                                      - of the same class as the shares of
                                        PublicCo common stock that are publicly
                                        traded

                                      - duly authorized, validly issued, fully
                                        paid, and nonassessable

                                      - freely tradable and transferable,
                                        subject only to restrictions imposed by
                                        applicable securities laws

                                      - "Registrable Securities" for purposes of
                                        a Registration Rights Agreement to be
                                        entered into pursuant to the Purchase
                                        Agreement (it being agreed that such
                                        shares may be registered even prior to
                                        their actually being issued in an
                                        exchange)
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Conditions to exchange                A holder's right to exchange its
                                      membership interest in Charter LLC for
                                      PublicCo's common stock would be
                                      conditioned on (1) the holder's execution
                                      and delivery to PublicCo of such
                                      investment representations and other
                                      undertakings as are customarily given by
                                      persons acquiring securities in a private
                                      placement (subject to the holder's ability
                                      to resell (possibly immediately) in a
                                      registered offering or under Rule 144),
                                      and (2) Charter's reasonable satisfaction
                                      that the exchange and the issuance of
                                      PublicCo common stock to the holder
                                      complies with applicable securities laws.

Exchange ratio                        The exchange ratio will be determined in a
                                      manner that preserves the exchanging
                                      member's relative ownership interest in
                                      Charter LLC.

                                      If PublicCo has no assets other than its
                                      membership interests in Charter LLC and
                                      has no debt or preferred stock
                                      outstanding, the exchange will yield to
                                      the exchanging holder a number of shares
                                      in PublicCo that provide an indirect
                                      interest in Charter LLC equal to the
                                      direct interest represented by the LLC
                                      interests being exchanged.

                                      If PublicCo has assets other than its
                                      membership interests in Charter LLC or has
                                      debt or preferred stock outstanding, the
                                      value of the shares of PublicCo common
                                      stock received in the exchange will be the
                                      same as the value of the membership
                                      interest in Charter LLC exchanged for such
                                      shares.

                                      The Shares of PublicCo common stock would
                                      be valued as follows:

                                      - shares of PublicCo common stock would be
                                        valued at the price to the public of
                                        such shares in PublicCo's initial public
                                        offering (before any underwriting or
                                        brokerage discounts and commissions) if
                                        the exchange occurs concurrently with
                                        PublicCo's initial public offering

                                      - shares of PublicCo common stock would be
                                        valued at the weighted average trading
                                        price of such shares for the twenty
                                        trading days prior to the exchange if
                                        the exchange occurs after PublicCo's
                                        initial public offering

                                      Regardless of which method is used to
                                      value shares of PublicCo common stock, the
                                      membership interest in Charter LLC being
                                      exchanged would be valued in accordance
                                      with the following:

                                      - the value of a membership interest in
                                        Charter LLC would be the product of the
                                        percentage interest represented by such
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                                        membership interest times the aggregate
                                        value of Charter LLC

                                      - the aggregate value of Charter LLC would
                                        equal the value of PublicCo's membership
                                        interest in Charter LLC divided by the
                                        percentage interest represented by
                                        PublicCo's membership interest in
                                        Charter LLC

                                      - the value of PublicCo's membership
                                        interest in Charter LLC would equal the
                                        sum of (i) the aggregate value of all
                                        outstanding shares of PublicCo common
                                        stock, with each share valued as
                                        described above, plus (ii) the amount of
                                        any outstanding PublicCo liabilities
                                        (other than deferred taxes) and
                                        preferred stock, minus (iii) the gross
                                        fair market value of any other assets of
                                        PublicCo other than deferred tax assets
                                        and other than its membership interest
                                        in Charter LLC (such assets, the
                                        "Non-Charter LLC Assets"). If PublicCo
                                        has subsidiaries that are not
                                        consolidated with Charter LLC, the
                                        amounts in (ii) and (iii) above shall be
                                        calculated for PublicCo on a
                                        consolidated basis (without
                                        duplication). For purposes of clause
                                        (iii) above, (1) if Non-Charter LLC
                                        Assets have an aggregate value of less
                                        than $100 million, the value of such
                                        assets shall be determined in good faith
                                        by the Board of PublicCo, and (2) if
                                        Non-Charter LLC Assets have an aggregate
                                        value of more than $100 million, then
                                        PublicCo shall engage a nationally
                                        recognized investment banking firm on a
                                        reasonable periodic basis to value such
                                        assets, and the value at any given time
                                        shall be the value given such assets
                                        pursuant to the most recent appraisal.

Modification of formulas              This term sheet does not prescribe the
for calculating the                   capital structure of either Charter LLC or
exchange ratio                        PublicCo and, therefore, equity interests
                                      (such as preferred or convertible
                                      interests) or liabilities of Charter LLC
                                      or PublicCo, or assets of PublicCo other
                                      than its interest in Charter LLC may exist
                                      that prevent the formulas described under
                                      the above from preserving an exchanging
                                      member's relative ownership interest in
                                      Charter LLC. The Exchange Agreement will
                                      include appropriate provisions to deal
                                      with such equity interests, liabilities,
                                      or assets.
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                                    EXHIBIT G

                          REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

         THIS REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement"), dated as of
__________, is entered into by and among [Charter], a Delaware corporation
("Charter") and the other Persons executing this Agreement.

                             PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS

         In connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by
the Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 29, 1999 (the "Purchase Agreement"),
among BCI (USA), LLC, William J. Bresnan, Blackstone BC Capital Partners, L.P.,
Blackstone BC Offshore Capital Partners, L.P., Blackstone Family Investment
Partnership III L.P., TCI Bresnan LLC and TCID of Michigan, Inc. (collectively,
the "Sellers"), Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC ("Charter Holding
Company"), the Sellers have acquired membership interests in Charter Holding
Company. Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, the holder of a membership interest
in Charter Holding Company may exchange such membership interest for shares of
Common Stock (as hereinafter defined).

         As a result of such transactions, each of the parties to this Agreement
(other than Charter), either holds a membership interest in Charter Holding
Company and has the right to exchange its membership interest in Charter Holding
Company for shares of Common Stock or holds shares of Common Stock that were
issued in exchange for a membership interest in Charter Holding Company.

         In the Purchase Agreement, Charter Holding Company agreed that Charter
would enter into this Agreement to provide for certain registration rights with
respect to the shares of Common Stock issued or issuable in exchange for
membership interests in Charter Holding Company.

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual
agreement and covenants hereinafter set forth and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
parties hereto agree as follows:

1.       Certain Definitions.

         1.1 Terms Defined in this Section. For purposes of this Agreement, the
following terms have the following meanings:

         "Allen" means Paul G. Allen.

         "Business Day" means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or other
day on which commercial banking institutions in New York, New York are required
or authorized by law to remain closed.

         "Charter Indemnified Parties" means Charter, its officers, directors,
employees, and agents, and each Person, if any, who controls Charter within the
meaning of either the Securities
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Act or the Exchange Act, and the officers, directors, employees, and agents of
the foregoing parties.

         "Common Stock" means the [Series __] Common Stock, par value
$__________ per share, of Charter and any securities into or for which such
securities are converted or exchanged by Charter.

         "Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or any
successor federal statute, and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated
thereunder, in each case as amended from time to time.

         "Exchange Agreement" means [Exchange Agreement to be entered into by
Bresnan holders].

         "Falcon Purchase Agreement" means the Contribution and Purchase
Agreement, dated as of May 26, 1999, by and among Charter Communications, Inc.,
Falcon Communications, L.P, Falcon Holding Group, L.P., TCI Falcon Holdings,
LLC, Falcon Cable Trust, Falcon Holding Group, Inc. and DHN, Inc., as amended or
supplemented from time to time.

         "Falcon Registration Rights Agreements" means the registration rights
agreements entered into in connection with, relating to, or as a result of the
Falcon Purchase Agreement.

         "Indemnified Party" means a Person claiming a right to indemnification
pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement.

         "Indemnifying Party" means a Person required to provide indemnification
pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement.

         "IPO" means the initial primary underwritten public offering of shares
of Common Stock by Charter.

         "Losses" means any losses, claims, damages, or liabilities, and any
related legal or other fees and expenses.

         "Permitted Bresnan Transferee" shall mean (i) any affiliate of William
Bresnan ("WBresnan") that is, directly or indirectly, at least 80% owned or
controlled by WBresnan, (ii) WBresnan's spouse and descendants (including
spouses of his descendants), any trust established solely for the benefit of any
of the foregoing individuals, or any partnership or other entity at least 80%
owned or controlled directly or indirectly by any of the foregoing persons, or
(iii) WBresnan.

         "Permitted Transferee" means (1) with respect to TCI Bresnan LLC and
TCID of Michigan, Inc., any entity controlled by AT&T Corp., and (2) with
respect to BCI (USA), LLC and William J. Bresnan, any Permitted Bresnan
Transferee. There are no Permitted Transferees with respect to Blackstone BC
Capital Partners, L.P., Blackstone BC Offshore Capital Partners, L.P., or
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         "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited
partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, trust,
association, organization, or other entity.

         "Prospectus" means the prospectus included in a Registration Statement
as of the date it becomes effective under the Securities Act and, in the case of
references to the Prospectus as of a date subsequent to the effective date of
the Registration Statement, as amended or supplemented as of such date,
including all documents incorporated by reference therein, each as amended, and
each applicable prospectus supplement relating to the offering and sale of any
of the Registrable Securities pursuant to such Registration Statement.

         "Put Agreement" means, with respect to any Stockholder, the Put
Agreement between such Stockholder and Allen dated as of June 29, 1999; and in
addition, with respect to TCID of Michigan, Inc., "Put Agreement" shall include
the TCI Put Agreement (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).

         "Put Default" means, with respect to a Stockholder who has properly and
validly exercised its Put Option under a Put Agreement, a failure by the Put
Party under such Put Agreement to satisfy its obligations under such Put
Agreement to purchase the securities as to which the Put Option has been
exercised within the time period specified for such purchase in the Put
Agreement after the Stockholder has tendered delivery of such securities to the
Put Party in accordance with the terms of the Put Agreement; provided, however,
solely for purposes of Section 2.1, the failure of Charter Holding Company to
purchase securities pursuant to the Capped Ownership Put Option of the TCI Put
Agreement shall not constitute a "Put Default."

         "Put Option" means, with respect to a Stockholder, the meaning ascribed
to the term "Put Option" in such Stockholder's Put Agreement.

         "Put Party" means, with respect to a Put Agreement, the party obligated
under such Put Agreement to purchase from the applicable Stockholder the
securities subject to the Put Option.

         "Registrable Securities" means:

         (i) any shares of Common Stock that are issued or issuable to a
Stockholder in exchange for membership interests in Charter Holding Company,
pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, and

         (ii) any securities of Charter or its successors issued or issuable
with respect to any shares referred to in paragraph (i) whether by way of
conversion, exchange, dividend, or stock split or in connection with a
combination of shares, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, or other
reorganization or otherwise.

         Securities that are Registrable Securities will cease to be Registrable
Securities:

         (i) when a registration statement with respect to the sale of such
securities has become effective under the Securities Act and such securities
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         (ii) when such securities shall have been sold pursuant to Rule 144 or
Rule 145 (or any successor provisions) under the Securities Act or in any other
transaction in which the applicable purchaser does not receive "restricted
securities" (as that term is defined for purposes of Rule 144 under the
Securities Act),

         (iii) on the first date on which such securities can be sold without
regard to the volume and manner of sale limitations set forth in Rule 144 (or
any successor provision), or

         (iv) when such securities cease to be outstanding.

         "Registration Statement" means a registration statement (including the
related Prospectus) of Charter under the Securities Act on any form selected by
Charter for which Charter then qualifies and which permits the sale thereunder
of the number and type of Registrable Securities (and any other securities of
Charter) to be included therein in accordance with this Agreement by the
applicable sellers in the manner described herein. The term "Registration
Statement" shall also include all exhibits, financial statements, and schedules
and all documents incorporated by reference in such Registration Statement when
it becomes effective under the Securities Act, and in the case of the references
to the Registration Statement as of a date subsequent to the effective date, as
amended or supplemented as of such date.

         "Rule 144-Eligible Securities" means Registrable Securities that can
then be sold by the Stockholder owning such Registrable Securities without
registration under the Securities Act pursuant to Rule 144 (or any successor
provision) under the Securities Act. Except as provided in Section 3.1(d), any
reference in this Agreement to "Registrable Securities" that does not expressly
exclude Rule 144-Eligible Securities shall be interpreted as a reference to all
Registrable Securities, including all Rule 144-Eligible Securities.

          "SEC" means the Securities and Exchange Commission, or any other
federal agency at the time administering the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.

         "Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, or any successor
federal statute, and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated
thereunder, in each case as amended from time to time.

         "Selling Stockholder" means any Stockholder whose Registrable
Securities are included at the request of such Stockholder in any Registration
Statement pursuant to Section 2 or Section 3.

         "Stockholder" means each party to this Agreement who owns Registrable
Securities or has the right to acquire Registrable Securities pursuant to the
Exchange Agreement and any other Person:

         (i) to whom any Registrable Securities or any rights to acquire any
Registrable Securities are transferred by any Person that was, immediately prior
to such transfer, a Stockholder,

         (ii) who continues to hold such Registrable Securities or the right to
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         (iii) to whom the transferring Stockholder has assigned any of its
rights under this Agreement, in whole or in part, in accordance with the
provisions of Section 8.6 of this Agreement with respect to such Registrable
Securities, and

         (iv) who has executed a counterpart hereof in connection with the
transfer of such Registrable Securities.

         "Stockholder Representative" means BCI (USA), LLC or such other party
as the Sellers shall notify Charter from time to time in a writing signed by all
of the Sellers.

         "Stockholder Indemnified Parties" means each Selling Stockholder, its
officers, directors, members, partners, employees, and agents, each Person (if
any) who controls such Selling Stockholder within the meaning of either the
Securities Act or the Exchange Act, and the officers, directors, members,
partners, employees, and agents of the foregoing parties.

         "Third-Party Demand Stockholder" means any Person having the right to
require that Charter effect a registration under the Securities Act of
securities owned by such Person, other than pursuant to this Agreement, and any
other Person exercising incidental rights of registration pursuant to the
agreement under which such first Person has the right to require registration.

         1.2 Terms Defined Elsewhere in this Agreement. For purposes of this
Agreement, the following terms have the meanings set forth in the sections
indicated:


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Demand Registration                                Section 2.1
Demand Request                                     Section 2.2(a)
Demanding Stockholders                             Section 2.2(a)
Incidental Registration                            Section 3.1(a)
Material Event                                     Section 2.6(a)
Minimum Condition                                  Section 2.2(c)
Registration Expenses                              Section 5.1
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         1.3 Terms Generally. The definitions in this Agreement shall apply
equally to both the singular and plural forms of the terms defined. Whenever the
context requires, any pronoun includes the corresponding masculine, feminine,
and neuter forms. The words "include," "includes," and "including" are not
limiting. Any reference in this Agreement to a "day" or number of "days"
(without the explicit qualification of "Business") shall be interpreted as a
reference to a calendar day or number of calendar days. If any action or notice
is to be taken or given on or by a particular calendar day, and such calendar
day is not a Business Day, then such action or notice shall be deferred until,
or may be taken or given on, the next Business Day.

         2. Demand Registration.

         2.1 Demand Registration. At any time on or after the 180th day
following the consummation of the IPO, the Stockholders (through the Stockholder
Representative, as described below) shall have the right to require that Charter
register under the Securities Act the offer or sale of all or a portion of the
Registrable Securities held by the Stockholders on the terms and subject to the
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occurred and a Put Default has occurred with respect to a Stockholder, such
Stockholder shall have the right (through the Stockholder Representative as
described below) to require that Charter (i) form an entity through which an
indirect ownership interest in Charter Holding Company may be offered to the
public (provided that the form, organization, capital structure, voting control
and other organizational aspects of the formation and establishment of such
entity shall be determined by Charter Holding Company in its sole and absolute
discretion, except that such entity shall be the manager of Charter Holding
Company), and (ii) through such entity, register under the Securities Act the
offer or sale of all or a portion of the Registrable Securities held by such
Stockholder on the terms and subject to the conditions and limitations set forth
herein at any time from and after such Put Default. The registration of
Registrable Securities under the Securities Act in accordance with this Section
2 is referred to in this Agreement as a "Demand Registration." The number of
Demand Registrations to which the Stockholders collectively shall be entitled
shall not exceed four.

         2.2 Procedure for Stockholder Representative; Procedures for Demand
Registrations.

                  (a) The Stockholder Representative may initiate a Demand
Registration pursuant to this Section 2.2(a) by furnishing Charter and each
Stockholder with a written notice ("Demand Request") specifying (i) the number
of Registrable Securities the Stockholders desire to have registered, which must
be an amount at least equal to the Minimum Condition, (ii) the Stockholders
intending to register their Registrable Securities, (iii) the respective amount
of Registrable Securities intended to be registered by each such Stockholder,
(iv) whether any of such Registrable Securities are Rule 144-Eligible
Securities, and (v) the intended method or methods of distribution of all such
Registrable Securities by such Stockholders. The Registrable Securities that the
Stockholders desire to have registered, as specified in the Demand Request, must
include some Registrable Securities that are not Rule 144-Eligible Securities.
The Stockholders whose Registrable Securities are included in the Demand Request
are referred to as the "Demanding Stockholders."

                  (b) If the number of Registrable Securities (excluding any
Rule 144-Eligible Securities) that the Stockholder Representative desires to
have registered, as specified in the Demand Request, does not satisfy the
Minimum Condition, then Charter will have no obligation to effect a Demand
Registration in response to such Demand Request.

                  (c) The "Minimum Condition" means that the number of
Registrable Securities (other than any Rule 144-Eligible Securities) that the
Stockholder Representative desires to have registered, as specified in the
Demand Request,

                           (i) have an aggregate market value on the date of the
delivery of the Demand Request (before any underwriting or brokerage discounts
and commissions) of not less than $40,000,000; or

                           (ii) have an aggregate value at the price to the
public of shares of Common Stock in the IPO (before any underwriting or
brokerage discounts and commissions, and adjusted as necessary for any events
described in Section 2.9(d) occurring between the




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consummation of the IPO and the calculation of the Minimum Condition) of not
less than $60,000,000.

                  (d) Following the effectiveness of a Registration Statement
filed in connection with a Demand Registration, Charter will not be required to
file a Registration Statement for a subsequent Demand Registration within six
months after the date on which it received the Demand Request pursuant to
Section 2.2(a) for the immediately preceding Demand Registration.

                  (e) As soon as reasonably practicable after receipt of a
Demand Request (which satisfies the Minimum Condition), subject to Section
2.6(a) and Section 2.6(d), Charter will file with the SEC and use its reasonable
best efforts to cause to become effective as promptly as practicable a
Registration Statement that covers the Registrable Securities requested to be
registered in the manner set forth above. Subject to the provisions of Section
2.3 below, each Registration Statement may also include securities to be sold
for the account of Charter, for Stockholders who do not participate as Demanding
Stockholders but who exercise their rights under Section 3 below, or for any
stockholder of Charter not holding Registrable Securities.

         2.3 Underwriters.

         (a) The Stockholder Representative shall have the right to select the
lead book running managing underwriter for any underwritten public offering in
connection with a Demand Registration, which lead managing underwriter shall be
reasonably acceptable to Charter.

         (b) Each Demanding Stockholder electing to participate in a Demand
Registration involving an underwritten public offering shall, as a condition to
Charter's obligation under this Section 2 to include such Demanding
Stockholder's Registrable Securities in the Demand Registration, enter into and
perform its obligations under an underwriting agreement or other similar
arrangement in customary form with the lead underwriter of such offering.

         2.4 Shelf Registration. If at the time the Minimum Condition is
satisfied, Charter is eligible to file a registration statement on Form S-3 (or
any equivalent successor form), then the Stockholder Representative may elect to
require that the Demand Registration be effected pursuant to a shelf
registration under Rule 415 of the Securities Act; provided, however, that (a)
Charter will not be required to effect the Demand Registration pursuant to a
shelf registration under Rule 415 of the Securities Act if Charter has been
advised by an independent investment banking firm of nationally recognized
standing that such method of distribution could reasonably be expected to
materially and adversely affect the public market for the Common Stock or
materially and adversely affect any financing then being contemplated by
Charter; (b) the Stockholder Representative may not elect to require that the
Demand Registration be effected pursuant to a shelf registration under Rule 415
of the Securities Act unless the Registrable Securities to be included in the
Demand Registration have an aggregate market value on the date of the
Stockholder Representative's election (before any underwriting or brokerage
discounts and commissions) of at least $100,000,000, or such lesser amount as
may be represented by all the remaining Registrable Securities; and (c) during
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effective, Charter may require from time to time that the Selling Stockholders
refrain from selling pursuant to such registration under the circumstances, in
the manner, and for the time period described in Section 2.6. Charter will use
its reasonable best efforts to cause any Demand Registration effected as a shelf
registration under Rule 415 of the Securities Act to remain effective for a
period ending on the earlier of (i) the date that is a number of days after the
effective date of the Registration Statement equal to 365 plus the number of
days that the Selling Stockholders must refrain from selling pursuant to Section
2.6, and (ii) the date on which all Registrable Securities covered by the
Registration Statement have been sold pursuant to the Demand Registration; and
(d) Charter will not be required under this Section 2.4 to effect more than one
Demand Registration as a shelf registration under Rule 415 of the Securities
Act.

         2.5 Limitation on Inclusion of Registrable Securities.

         (a) If the book running managing underwriter of any underwritten public
offering in connection with a Demand Registration determines in good faith that
the aggregate number of Registrable Securities to be offered exceeds the number
of shares that could be sold without having an adverse effect on such offering
(including the price at which the Registrable Securities may be sold), then the
number of Registrable Securities to be offered for the accounts of the Demanding
Stockholders in such offering shall be reduced or limited on a pro rata basis,
based on the respective numbers of Registrable Securities requested to be
included in such offering by all Demanding Stockholders, to the extent necessary
to reduce the total number of shares to be included in such offering to the
amount recommended by the book running managing underwriter; provided, however,
that if such registration includes securities other than Registrable Securities
of the Demanding Stockholders (whether for the account of Charter or for any
stockholder of Charter not exercising rights under Section 2.2), such reduction
shall be made:

                  (i) first, from securities held by Persons who are not
Stockholders and from securities being offered for the account of Charter,
allocated between Charter and such other Persons as Charter may determine,
subject to any agreements between Charter and such other Persons; and

                  (ii) second, from the number of Registrable Securities
requested to be included in such offering by the Demanding Stockholders, on a
pro rata basis, based on the number of Registrable Securities requested to be
included in the registration by the Demanding Stockholders.

         (b) The Stockholder Representative may elect not to proceed with the
registration if less than 75% of the Registrable Securities requested to be
registered by each of the Demanding Stockholders are included in such
registration. If the Stockholder Representative elects not to proceed with the
registration pursuant to this Section 2.5(b), the Registration Statement for
such registration shall be promptly withdrawn, and if the Stockholder
Representative so elects, a Demand Registration shall not be deemed to have been
effected for purposes of this Agreement (including the limitations on the number
of Demand Registrations set forth in Section 2.1 above) and the Demanding
Stockholders will pay all out-of-pocket Registration Expenses incurred by
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         2.6 Delay of Filing or Sales.

         (a) Charter shall have the right, exercisable by giving written notice
of the exercise of such right to the applicable Selling Stockholders, subject to
Section 2.6(b), at any time and from time to time, to delay filing or the
declaration of effectiveness of a Registration Statement or to require the
applicable Selling Stockholders not to sell any Registrable Securities pursuant
to an effective Registration Statement for a period not in excess of 120 days
beginning on the date on which such notice is given, or such shorter period of
time as may be specified in such notice or in a subsequent notice delivered by
Charter to such effect prior to or during the effectiveness of the Registration
Statement, if:

                  (i) Charter is engaged in discussions or negotiations with
respect to, or there otherwise is pending, any merger, acquisition, or other
form of business combination that is "probable" (within the meaning of the
Securities Act), any divestiture, tender offer, financing, or other event that,
in any such case, is material to Charter (any such activity or event, a
"Material Event"),

                  (ii) such Material Event would, in the judgment of Charter's
board of directors (after consultation with counsel), require disclosure so as
to permit the Registrable Securities to be sold in compliance with law, and

                  (iii) disclosure of such Material Event would, in the judgment
of Charter's board of directors (after consultation with counsel), be adverse to
its interests.

         (b) Charter may not delay the filing of a Registration Statement or the
sale of any Registrable Securities, whether pursuant to one or more notices
pursuant to Section 2.6(a), for more than an aggregate of 120 days within any
12-month period.

         (c) If Charter postpones its obligations under this Agreement by reason
of a Material Event as described in Section 2.6(a), any Selling Stockholder will
have the right to withdraw its Registrable Securities from the applicable Demand
Registration or Incidental Registration, by giving notice to Charter at any time
following delivery of Charter's notice pursuant to Section 2.6(a) and if all
Selling Stockholders withdraw their Registrable Securities following delivery of
such notice, a Demand Registration shall not be deemed to have been effected for
purposes of this Agreement.

         (d) The Stockholder Representative may not deliver a Demand Request
pursuant to the first sentence of Section 2.2(a) during the period of any
postponement pursuant to Section 2.6(a) until Charter notifies all Stockholders
of the end of such Material Event or the expiration of the 120-day period
described in Section 2.6(a).

         (e) Charter shall have the right, exercisable by giving notice of the
exercise of such right to the applicable Selling Stockholders, to delay filing
or the declaration of effectiveness of a Registration Statement during any
period in which, as a result of Charter's failure to satisfy the conditions in
Rule 3-01(c) of Regulation S-X, Charter is required to include in the
Registration Statement audited financial statements of Charter prior to the date
on which such audited financial statements would normally have been prepared in
accordance with Charter's past practices and the SEC's periodic reporting
requirements.



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         2.7 Withdrawal.

         (a) If (i) a Registration Statement filed pursuant to this Section 2
does not remain effective under the Securities Act for the period specified in
Section 2.8(a) due to a stop order, injunction, or other order of the SEC or
other governmental agency, and (ii) each of the Demanding Stockholders has not
sold at least two-thirds of its Registrable Securities registered under such
Registration Statement, then the Demanding Stockholders may elect to withdraw
such Registration Statement by written notice to Charter; and, in such an event,
such registration shall not be deemed to have been a Demand Registration for
purposes of the limitations on the number of Demand Registrations contained in
Section 2.1, and Charter shall bear the Registration Expenses incurred in
connection with such registration.

         (b) Each Selling Stockholder may, no less than five Business Days
before any Registration Statement becomes effective, withdraw some or all of its
Registrable Securities from inclusion in the Registration Statement. If such
withdrawals result in the Minimum Condition not being satisfied, then Charter
may withdraw such Registration Statement unless the remaining Demanding
Stockholders agree to include additional Registrable Securities (excluding any
Rule 144-Eligible Securities) in the registration such that the Minimum
Condition would be satisfied or agree to bear the Registration Expenses incurred
by Charter in connection with such registration.

         (c) If Charter withdraws a Registration Statement pursuant to Section
2.7(b), then the requested registration shall be deemed to have been a Demand
Registration for purposes of the limitations on the number of Demand
Registrations contained in Section 2.1 unless

                  (i) at the time of a Stockholder's withdrawal of Registrable
Securities pursuant to Section 2.7(b), there has been a material adverse change
in the operating results, financial condition, or business of Charter that was
not publicly known at the time that the Minimum Condition was originally
satisfied; or

                  (ii) Charter has postponed its obligations under this
Agreement by reason of a Material Event as described in Section 2.6(a).

         2.8 Effectiveness of Registration Statement.

         (a) In connection with any Demand Registration pursuant to Section 2.2,
subject to Section 2.6, Charter will use its best efforts to prepare and file
with the SEC any amendments and supplements to the Registration Statement and
the Prospectus used in connection therewith, and to take any other actions, that
may be necessary to keep the Registration Statement and the Prospectus
effective, current, and in compliance with the provisions of the Securities Act,
until the sooner to occur of (i) the sale of all of the Registrable Securities
covered by such Registration Statement in accordance with the intended methods
of distribution thereof or (ii) the 90th day following the effective date of
such Registration Statement.

         (b) A Demand Registration shall not be deemed to have been effected for
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Registrations set forth in Section 2.1 above) until the Registration Statement
therefor shall have been declared effective under the Securities Act by the SEC
(and is not then subject to any stop order, injunction, or other order or
requirement of the SEC or other governmental agency or court for any reason) for
the period specified in Section 2.8.

         2.9 Right to Purchase Shares. In lieu of undertaking to effect a Demand
Registration at any time that Charter would otherwise be required to do so under
this Agreement, Charter may instead elect to purchase, or cause to be purchased,
all Registrable Securities that the Demanding Stockholders desire to have
registered, as specified in the Demand Request, on the following terms:

         (a) Charter may elect to purchase all, but not less than all, of such
Registrable Securities by delivering written notice of its election to the
Demanding Stockholders within five Business Days after the delivery of a Demand
Request pursuant to Section 2.2(a).

         (b) Charter may not make an election pursuant to this Section 2.9
unless all Registrable Securities specified in the Demand Request are securities
for which the "average trading price" can be determined in accordance with
Section 2.9(d). Charter may not make an election pursuant to this Section 2.9 if
such purchase would require any waiver, consent, or approval of any Person that
could impede or materially delay the closing of the purchase and sale of the
Registrable Securities required to be purchased.

         (c) Upon Charter's delivery of notice of its election pursuant to
Section 2.9(a), Charter shall be obligated to purchase, or to cause to be
purchased, and each Demanding Stockholder shall be obligated to sell, the
Registrable Securities specified in the Demand Request.

         (d) The purchase price per share for such Registrable Securities shall
be the "average trading price" (determined as provided below) as of the date on
which the Stockholder Representative sent the Demand Request pursuant to Section
2.2(a) of a share of the same class as such Registrable Securities and shall be
payable to each Selling Stockholder in immediately available funds at the
closing. The "average trading price" as of any date of any securities will be
the average for the twenty full trading days preceding such date of (i) the last
reported sales prices, regular way, as reported on the principal national
securities exchange on which such securities are listed or admitted for trading
or (ii) if such securities are not listed or admitted for trading on any
national securities exchange, the last reported sales prices, regular way, as
reported on the Nasdaq National Market or, if such securities are not listed on
the Nasdaq National Market, the average of the highest bid and lowest asked
prices on each such trading day as reported on the Nasdaq Stock Market, or (iii)
if such securities are not listed or admitted to trading on any national
securities exchange, the Nasdaq National Market or the Nasdaq Stock Market, the
average of the highest bid and lowest asked prices on each such trading day in
the domestic over-the-counter market as reported by the National Quotation
Bureau, Incorporated, or any similar successor organization. For purposes of
this Section 2.9(d), a "trading day" means a day on which the principal national
securities exchange on which such securities are listed or admitted to trading,
or the Nasdaq National Market or the Nasdaq Stock Market, as applicable, if such
securities are not listed or admitted to trading on any national securities
exchange, is open for the transaction of business (unless such trading shall
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suspended for the entire day) or, if such securities are not listed or admitted
to trading on any national securities exchange, the Nasdaq National Market or
the Nasdaq Stock Market, any Business Day. For purposes of determining the
"average trading price" of any securities, (i) the applicable sales price or bid
and asked prices of such securities on any day prior to any "ex-dividend" date
or any similar date occurring prior to the closing of the purchase of
Registrable Securities pursuant to this Section 2.9 for any dividend or
distribution (other than a dividend or distribution contemplated by clause
(ii)(B) of this sentence) paid or to be paid with respect to such securities
shall be reduced by the fair value of the per share amount of such dividend or
distribution and (ii) the applicable sales price or bid and asked prices of such
securities on any day prior to (A) the effective date of any subdivision (by
stock split or otherwise) or combination (by reverse stock split or otherwise)
of outstanding shares of such securities occurring prior to the closing of the
purchase of Registrable Securities pursuant to this Section 2.9 or (B) any
"ex-dividend" date or any similar date occurring prior to the closing of the
purchase of Registrable Securities pursuant to this Section 2.9 for any dividend
or distribution with respect to such securities to be made in shares of such
securities or securities that are convertible, exchangeable, or exercisable for
shares of Common Stock shall be appropriately adjusted, as determined by the
Board of Directors of Charter, to reflect such subdivision, combination,
dividend, or distribution.

         (e) The closing of the purchase and sale of such Registrable Securities
shall take place on a date determined by Charter and set forth in the notice of
its election pursuant to Section 2.9(a) which shall not be fewer than seven nor
more than thirty days after the date of Charter's notice of its election
pursuant to Section 2.9(a)

         (f) An election by Charter pursuant to this Section 2.9 shall not
affect the number of Demand Registrations to which the Stockholders are entitled
under Section 2.1.

     3. Incidental Registration.

         3.1 Notice of Incidental Registration.

         (a) Subject to Section 3.1(b) and Section 3.1(c), if Charter at any
time proposes to register under the Securities Act any shares of the same class
as any of the Registrable Securities (whether in an underwritten public offering
or otherwise and whether or not for the account of Charter or for any
stockholder of Charter, including Selling Stockholders registering Registrable
Securities in a Demand Registration pursuant to Section 2.2), in a manner that
would permit the registration under the Securities Act of Registrable Securities
for sale to the public, Charter will give written notice to each Stockholder of
its intention to do so not later than ten days prior to the anticipated filing
date of the applicable Registration Statement. If the proposed registration is
intended to be a Demand Registration, Charter shall give the notice described in
the preceding sentence but only to the Stockholders that did not previously
elect to become Demanding Stockholders pursuant to Section 2.2 with respect to
such registration. Any Stockholder may elect to participate in such registration
on the same basis as the planned method of distribution contemplated by the
proposed registration by delivering written notice of its election to Charter
within five days after its receipt of Charter's notice pursuant to this Section
3.1(a). A Stockholder's election pursuant to this Section 3.1(a) must (i)
specify the amount of Registrable Securities desired to be included in such
registration by such Stockholder and (ii) include any other information that
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statement. Upon its receipt of a Stockholder's election pursuant to this Section
3.1(a), Charter will, subject to Section 3.2, use its reasonable best efforts to
include in such registration all Registrable Securities requested to be
included. Any registration of Registrable Securities pursuant to this Section 3
is referred to as an "Incidental Registration."

         (b) Charter shall have no obligation under this Section 3 with respect
to any registration effected pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-4
(or any other registration statement registering shares issued in a merger,
consolidation, acquisition, or similar transaction) or Form S-8 or any successor
or comparable forms, or a registration statement filed in connection with an
exchange offer or any offering of securities solely to Charter's existing
stockholders or otherwise pursuant to a dividend reinvestment plan, stock
purchase plan, or other employee benefit plan.

         (c) Charter shall have no obligation under this Section 3 with respect
to any registration initiated by Allen if the applicable registration rights
agreement between Charter and Allen prohibits the inclusion in such registration
of securities other than those offered by Allen.

         (d) Solely for purposes of this Section 3, Rule 144-Eligible Securities
will not be deemed to be Registrable Securities, and any Stockholder owning any
Rule 144-Eligible Securities will have no rights to require an Incidental
Registration of its Rule 144-Eligible Securities, in the case of any
registration in which no stockholder of Charter has the right to include any
securities that could then be sold by such stockholder without registration
under the Securities Act pursuant to Rule 144 (or any successor provision) under
the Securities Act (regardless of whether any such stockholder elects to include
such securities in such registration).

         3.2 Limitation on Inclusion of Registrable Securities; Priorities. If
the proposed method of distribution in connection with an Incidental
Registration is an underwritten public offering and the lead managing
underwriter thereof determines in good faith that the amount of securities to be
included in such offering would adversely affect such offering (including an
adverse effect on the price at which the securities proposed to be registered
may be sold), the amount of securities to be offered may be reduced or limited
to the extent necessary to reduce the total number of securities to be included
in such offering to the amount recommended by the lead managing underwriter as
follows:

         (a) in connection with an offering initiated by Charter, if securities
are being offered for the account of other Persons (including any Stockholders)
such reduction shall be made:

                  (i) first, from the securities intended to be offered by such
other Persons (including any Stockholders), on a pro rata basis, based on the
number of Registrable Securities and other securities that are requested to be
included in such offering; and

                  (ii) last, from the number of securities to be offered for the
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         (b) in connection with an offering initiated by a Third-Party Demand
Stockholder, such reduction shall be made:

                  (i) first, from securities held by Persons who are not
Stockholders, Third-Party Demand Stockholders, or other stockholders entitled
under any agreements between them and Charter to participate pari passu with the
Selling Stockholders in such Incidental Registration, and from securities being
offered for the account of Charter, allocated between Charter and such other
Persons as Charter may determine, subject to any agreements between Charter and
such other Persons;

                  (ii) second, from the number of Registrable Securities
requested to be included in such offering by the Selling Stockholders and any
other stockholders entitled under any agreements between them and Charter to
participate pari passu with the Selling Stockholders in such Incidental
Registration, on a pro rata basis, based on the number of Registrable Securities
and other securities which are requested to be included in the registration; and

                  (iii) last, from securities being offered by the Third-Party
Demand Stockholders.

         (c) For purposes of Section 3.2(b), the rights of the Stockholders
shall rank pari passu with the incidental rights of the stockholders pursuant to
the Falcon Registration Rights Agreements (except to the extent that such other
stockholders are Third-Party Demand Stockholders).

         3.3 Delay or Withdrawal of Registration. Charter may, without the
consent of any Stockholder, delay, suspend, abandon, or withdraw any proposed
registration in which any Stockholder has requested inclusion of such
Stockholder's Registrable Securities pursuant to this Section 3.

         3.4 Withdrawal by Selling Stockholder. Each Selling Stockholder may, no
less than five Business Days before the anticipated effective date of the
applicable Registration Statement for an Incidental Registration, withdraw some
or all of its Registrable Securities from inclusion in the Registration
Statement. No such withdrawal shall relieve any withdrawing Selling Stockholder
of its obligation to pay expenses incurred solely with respect to such withdrawn
Registrable Securities.

         3.5 Underwriters; Underwriting Agreement. In connection with any
Incidental Registration involving an underwritten public offering of securities
for the account of Charter or a Third-Party Demand Stockholder, (a) the managing
and lead underwriters shall be selected by Charter, unless otherwise provided in
any agreement between Charter and any Third-Party Demand Stockholder, and (b)
each Selling Stockholder electing to participate in the Incidental Registration
shall, as a condition to Charter's obligation under this Section 3 to include
such Selling Stockholder's Registrable Securities in such Incidental
Registration, enter into and perform its obligations under an underwriting
agreement or other similar arrangement in customary form with the managing
underwriter of such offering.

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     4.1 Obligations of Charter. Whenever Charter is obligated by the provisions
of this Agreement to effect the registration of any Registrable Securities under
the Securities Act, Charter shall:

         (a) Subject to the provisions of Section 4.2, use its reasonable best
efforts to cause the applicable Registration Statement to become effective as
promptly as practicable, and to prepare and file with the SEC any amendments and
supplements to the Registration Statement and to the Prospectus used in
connection therewith as may be necessary to keep the Registration Statement and
the Prospectus effective, current, and in compliance with the provisions of the
Securities Act, during the periods when Charter is required by this Agreement to
keep the Registration Statement effective and current.

         (b) Within a reasonable time not to exceed ten Business Days prior to
filing a Registration Statement or Prospectus or any amendment or supplement
thereto (other than any amendment or supplement in the form of a filing that
Charter makes pursuant to the Exchange Act), furnish to each Selling Stockholder
and each underwriter, if any, of the Registrable Securities covered by such
Registration Statement copies of such Registration Statement or Prospectus as
proposed to be filed, which documents will be subject to the reasonable review
and comments of the Selling Stockholders (and their respective counsel) during
such period, and Charter will not file any Registration Statement or any
Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto containing any statements with
respect to any Selling Stockholder or the distribution of the Registrable
Securities to be included in such Registration Statement for sale by such
Selling Stockholder if such Selling Stockholder reasonably objects in writing.
Thereafter, Charter will furnish to each Selling Stockholder and each
underwriter, if any, such number of copies of such Registration Statement, each
amendment and supplement thereto (in each case including all exhibits thereto
and any documents incorporated by reference), the Prospectus included in such
Registration Statement (including each preliminary Prospectus), and such other
documents as such Selling Stockholder or underwriter may reasonably request in
order to facilitate the disposition of the Registrable Securities owned by such
Selling Stockholder.

         (c) After the filing of the Registration Statement, promptly notify
each Selling Stockholder of the effectiveness thereof and of any stop order
issued or threatened by the SEC and take all reasonable actions required to
prevent the entry of such stop order or to remove it at the earliest possible
moment if entered and promptly notify each Selling Stockholder of the lifting or
withdrawal of any such order.

         (d) Immediately notify each Selling Stockholder holding Registrable
Securities covered by the applicable Registration Statement at any time when a
Prospectus relating thereto is required to be delivered under the Securities
Act, of (i) the determination that a Material Event exists or (ii) the
occurrence of an event requiring the preparation of a supplement or amendment to
such Prospectus so that, as thereafter delivered to the purchasers of such
Registrable Securities, such Prospectus will not contain an untrue statement of
a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein
or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in
which they were made, not misleading and promptly make available to such Selling
Stockholder any such supplement or amendment, and subject to the provisions of
this Agreement regarding the existence of a Material Event, Charter will



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promptly prepare and furnish to each such Selling Stockholder a supplement to or
an amendment of such Prospectus so that, as thereafter delivered to the
purchasers of such Registrable Securities, such Prospectus will not contain any
untrue statement of material fact or omit to state a material fact required to
be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the
circumstances in which they were made, not misleading.

         (e) Enter into customary agreements (including an underwriting
agreement in customary form including customary indemnification provisions) and
perform its obligations under any such agreements and shall take such other
actions as are reasonably required in order to expedite or facilitate the
disposition of such Registrable Securities.

         (f) Make available for inspection by any Selling Stockholder covered by
such Registration Statement, any underwriter selected by the Stockholder
Representative pursuant to Section 2.3 participating in any disposition pursuant
to such Registration Statement, and any attorney, accountant, or other
professional retained by any such Selling Stockholder or underwriter, all
financial and other records, pertinent corporate documents, and properties of
Charter as shall be reasonably necessary to enable them to exercise their due
diligence responsibility in connection therewith, and cause Charter's officers,
directors, and employees to supply all information reasonably requested by any
of such Persons in connection with such Registration Statement. Information that
Charter determines, in good faith, to be confidential and notifies such Persons
is confidential shall not be disclosed by such Persons unless (i) the release of
such information is ordered pursuant to a subpoena or other order from a court,
or other governmental agency or tribunal, of competent jurisdiction or (ii) such
information becomes public other than through a breach by such Persons of the
confidentiality obligations of such Persons. Each Selling Stockholder agrees
that information obtained by it as a result of such inspections shall be deemed
confidential and shall not be used by it as the basis for any transactions in
the securities of Charter or for any other purpose unless and until such
information is made generally available to the public.

         (g) Furnish, in the case of an underwritten public offering, to each
Selling Stockholder and to each underwriter a signed counterpart of (i) an
opinion or opinions of in-house counsel or outside counsel, as requested by the
lead underwriter, to Charter addressed to such Selling Stockholder and
underwriters (on which opinion both such Selling Stockholder and each such
underwriter shall be entitled to rely) and (ii) a comfort letter or comfort
letters from Charter's independent public accountants, each in customary form
and covering such matters of the type customarily covered by opinions or comfort
letters, as the case may be, as the Stockholder Representative or the managing
underwriter therefor reasonably requests.

         (h) Register or qualify the Registrable Securities covered by a
Registration Statement under the securities or blue sky laws of such United
States jurisdictions as the Stockholder Representative shall reasonably request,
and do any and all other acts and things which may be necessary to enable each
Selling Stockholder to consummate the disposition in such jurisdictions of such
Registrable Securities in accordance with the method of distribution described
in such Registration Statement; provided, however, that Charter shall not be
required (i) to qualify to do business as a foreign corporation in any
jurisdiction where it is not otherwise required to be so qualified, (ii) to
conform its capitalization or the composition of its assets at the time to the
securities or blue sky laws of such jurisdiction, (iii) to execute or file any
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consent to service of process under the laws of any jurisdiction, or (iv) to
subject itself to taxation in any jurisdiction where it has not theretofore done
so.

                  (i) Use its reasonable best efforts to (i) cause such
Registrable Securities covered by a Registration Statement to be listed on the
principal exchange or exchanges or qualified for trading on the principal
over-the-counter market or listed on the automated quotation market on which
securities of the same class and series as the Registrable Securities (or into
which such Registrable Securities will be or have been converted) are then
listed, traded, or quoted upon the sale of such Registrable Securities pursuant
to such Registration Statement and (ii) provide a transfer agent and registrar
for such Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement not later
than the effective date of such Registration Statement.

         (j) Make and keep information publicly available relating to Charter so
as to satisfy the requirements of Rule 144 under the Securities Act (or any
successor or corresponding rule) and file with the SEC all reports and other
documents required of Charter under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act in a
timely manner.

         (k) Make available to its security holders, as soon as reasonably
practicable, an earnings statement covering the period of at least twelve
months, but not more than eighteen months, which earnings statement shall
satisfy the provisions of Section 11(a) of the Securities Act (provided that
Charter shall not be deemed in violation of this paragraph so long as it files
customary quarterly reports with the SEC for such period), and not file any
amendment or supplement to such Registration Statement or Prospectus to which
any of the Selling Stockholders shall have reasonably objected on the grounds
that such amendment or supplement does not comply in all material respects with
the requirements of the Securities Act.

         (l) Use its reasonable best efforts to cause such Registrable
Securities covered by such Registration Statement to be registered with or
approved by such other governmental agencies or authorities as may be necessary
to enable the seller or sellers thereof to consummate the disposition of such
Registrable Securities.

         (m) Use its reasonable best efforts, subject to the other duties and
responsibilities of Charter's senior executive officers, to make available one
or more senior executive officer of Charter (the selection of whom shall be in
Charter's sole discretion) to participate with the Selling Stockholders and any
underwriters in any "road show" (which shall not involve presentations at more
than two cities) that may be reasonably requested by the Stockholders
Representative in connection with the distribution of Registrable Securities,
pursuant to a Demand Registration; provided, however, the number of "road shows"
that the Stockholders shall collectively be entitled to require Charter to
participate in pursuant to such requests shall be two.

         (n) If requested by the managing underwriter or any Selling
Stockholder, promptly incorporate in a prospectus supplement or post-effective
amendment such information as the managing underwriter or such Selling
Stockholder reasonably requests to be included therein, including, without
limitation, with respect to the number of Registrable Securities being sold by
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paid therefor by such underwriter and with respect to any other terms of the
underwritten offering of the Registrable Securities to be sold in such offering;
and make all required filings of such prospectus supplement or post-effective
amendment as soon as practicable after being notified of the matters
incorporated in such prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment.

         (o) Cooperate with the Selling Stockholder and the managing underwriter
to facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of certificates (not bearing
any restrictive legends) representing securities to be sold under the
Registration Statement, and enable such securities to be in such denominations
and registered in such names as the managing underwriter or such Selling
Stockholder may request.

         (p) Cooperate with each Selling Stockholder and each underwriter
participating in the disposition of such Registrable Securities and their
respective counsel in connection with any filings required to be made with the
NASD.

         4.2 Selling Stockholders' Obligations. Charter's obligations under this
Agreement to a Selling Stockholder shall be conditioned upon such Selling
Stockholder's compliance with the following:

         (a) Such Selling Stockholder shall cooperate with Charter in connection
with the preparation of the Registration Statement, and for so long as Charter
is obligated to keep the Registration Statement effective, such Selling
Stockholder will provide to Charter, in writing, for use in the Registration
Statement, all information regarding such Selling Stockholder, its intended
method of disposition of the applicable Registrable Securities, and such other
information as Charter may reasonably request to prepare the Registration
Statement and Prospectus covering the Registrable Securities and to maintain the
currency and effectiveness thereof.

         (b) Such Selling Stockholder agrees that, upon receipt of any notice
from Charter of the happening of any event of the kind described in Section
4.1(d), such Selling Stockholder will discontinue its offering and sale of
Registrable Securities pursuant to the applicable Registration Statement until
such Selling Stockholder's receipt of either (i) notice from Charter that a
Material Event no longer exists (but for no longer than the end of the 120-day
period described in Section 2.6) or (ii) the copies of the supplemented or
amended Prospectus contemplated by Section 4.1(d), and, in either case, if so
directed by Charter, such Stockholder will deliver to Charter all copies in its
possession of the most recent Prospectus covering such Registrable Securities at
the time of receipt of such notice. In the event Charter shall give any such
notice, the period mentioned in clause (ii) of Section 2.8(a) shall be extended
by the number of days during the period from and including the date of the
giving of such notice pursuant to Section 4.1(d) and including the date when
each seller of Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement
shall have received the copies of the supplemented or amended prospectus
contemplated by Section 4.1(d).

         4.3 Underwriting Agreement. Neither Charter nor any other Person may
participate in any underwritten public offering in connection with a Demand
Registration or an Incidental Registration unless such Person (i) agrees to sell
its securities on the basis provided in any underwriting arrangements approved
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underwriters for such offering and (ii) completes and executes all
questionnaires, powers of attorney, indemnities, underwriting agreements, and
other documents reasonably required under the terms of such underwriting
arrangements and this Agreement.

         4.4 Holdback by Charter. Charter agrees not to engage in any public
sale or distribution by it of any securities of the same class or series as the
Registrable Securities or securities convertible into, or exchangeable or
exercisable for, or the value of which relates to or is based upon, such
securities during the ten days prior to, and during the 45-day period beginning
on, the effective date of any Registration Statement filed with respect to any
public offering of Registrable Securities to the extent the lead book running
managing underwriter for such offering advises Charter in writing that a public
sale or distribution during such 45-day period (including a sale pursuant to
Rule 144 under the Securities Act) of Registrable Securities by Charter other
than pursuant to the underwritten public offering contemplated by such
Registration Statement would materially adversely impact such underwritten
public offering), except as part of such registration; provided, however, that
the limitation set forth in this Section 4.4 shall not apply: (a) to
registrations by Charter on Form S-4 or any other registration of shares issued
in a merger, consolidation, acquisition, or similar transaction or on Form S-8,
or any successor or comparable forms, or a registration statement filed in
connection with an exchange offer of securities of Charter made solely to
Charter's existing stockholders or otherwise pursuant to a dividend reinvestment
plan, stock purchase plan, or other employee benefit plan; (b) to sales by
Charter upon exercise or exchange, by the holder thereof, of options, warrants
or convertible securities; (c) to any employee benefit plan (if necessary to
allow such plan to fulfill its funding obligations in the ordinary course); or
(d) to any Demand Registration effected as a shelf registration under Rule 415
of the Securities Act. This Section 4.4 shall not limit any public sale or
distribution of any securities of Charter by any Third-Party Demand Stockholder
or any Person having the right to require that Charter include its securities in
any registration initiated by any Third-Party Demand Stockholder.

         5. Expenses of Registration.

         5.1 Registration Expenses. Except as provided in Section 5.2 and
Section 5.3, all Registration Expenses incurred in connection with any Demand
Registration or Incidental Registration and the distribution of any Registrable
Securities in connection therewith shall be borne by Charter. For purposes of
this Agreement, the term "Registration Expenses" means all:

         (a) registration, application, filing, listing, transfer, and registrar
fees,

         (b) NASD fees and fees and expenses of registration or qualification of
Registrable Securities under state securities or blue sky laws

         (c) printing expenses (or comparable duplication expenses), delivery
charges, and escrow fees,

         (d) fees and disbursements of counsel for Charter,

         (e) fees and expenses for independent certified public accountants
retained by Charter (including the expenses of any comfort letters or costs
associated with the delivery by independent certified public accountants of a
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         (f) fees and expenses of any special experts retained by Charter in
connection with such registration;

         (g) reasonable fees and disbursements of underwriters and
broker-dealers customarily paid by issuers or sellers of securities, and

         (h) fees and expenses of listing the Registrable Securities on a
securities exchange or over-the-counter market; and

         (i) all fees and disbursements of one counsel for all such Selling
Stockholders as a group attributable to the registration and sale of the
Registrable Securities of such Selling Stockholders included in such
registration.



         5.2 Selling Stockholder Expenses. Each Selling Stockholder shall pay
all stock transfer fees or expenses (including the cost of all transfer tax
stamps), if any, all underwriting or brokerage discounts and commissions and all
fees and disbursements of counsel for such Selling Stockholder (other than the
one counsel described in Section 5.1(i)) attributable to the distribution of the
Registrable Securities of such Selling Stockholder included in such
registration.

         5.3 Internal Expenses of Charter. Notwithstanding any other provision
of this Agreement, Charter shall be obligated to bear all internal expenses of
Charter in connection with any Demand Registration or Incidental Registration
(including all salaries and expenses of its officers and employees performing
accounting and legal functions and related expenses).

         6. Indemnification.

         6.1 By Charter. Charter agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each
Stockholder Indemnified Party from and against any Losses, joint or several, to
which such Stockholder Indemnified Party may become subject under the Securities
Act, the Exchange Act, state securities or blue sky laws, common law or
otherwise, insofar as such Losses (or actions in respect thereof) arise out of
or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material
fact contained in the applicable Registration Statement or Prospectus, or any
omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be
stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the
circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, and Charter will
reimburse each such Stockholder Indemnified Party for any reasonable fees and
expenses of outside legal counsel for such Stockholder Indemnified Parties, or
other expenses reasonably incurred by them, as incurred, in connection with
investigating or defending any such claims; provided, however, that Charter will
not indemnify or hold harmless any Stockholder Indemnified Party from or against
any such Losses (including any related expenses) to the extent such Losses
(including any related expenses) result from an untrue statement, omission or
allegation thereof which were (a) made in reliance upon and in conformity with
written information provided by or on behalf of the applicable Selling
Stockholder specifically and expressly for use or inclusion in the applicable
Registration Statement or Prospectus or (b) made in any Prospectus used after
such time as Charter advised such Selling Stockholder that the filing of a
post-effective amendment or supplement thereto was required, except that this
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thereof is contained in the Prospectus as so amended or supplemented. Such
indemnity shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation
made by or on behalf of the Stockholder Indemnified Parties and shall survive
the transfer of such securities by the Selling Stockholders.

         6.2 By Selling Stockholders. Each Selling Stockholder, individually and
not jointly, agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each Charter Indemnified
Party and each other Stockholder Indemnified Party from and against any Losses,
joint or several, to which such Charter Indemnified Party or any other
Stockholder Indemnified Party may become subject, insofar as such Losses (or
actions in respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement
or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in the applicable
Registration Statement or the Prospectus, or any omission or alleged omission to
state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make
the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were
made, not misleading, if the statement or omission was made in reliance upon and
in conformity with written information provided by or on behalf of such Selling
Stockholder or any Person who controls such Selling Stockholder specifically and
expressly for use or inclusion in the applicable Registration Statement or
Prospectus; provided, however, that such Selling Stockholder will not indemnify
or hold harmless any Charter Indemnified Party or other Stockholder Indemnified
Party from or against any such Losses (including any related expenses) (a) to
the extent the untrue statement, omission, or allegation thereof upon which such
Losses (including any related expenses) are based was made in any Prospectus
used after such time as such Selling Stockholder advised Charter that the filing
of a post-effective amendment or supplement thereto was required, except the
Prospectus as so amended or supplemented, or (b) in an amount that exceeds the
net proceeds received by such Selling Stockholder from the sale of Registrable
Securities pursuant to such Registration Statement. Such indemnity shall remain
in full force and effect regardless of any investigation by or on behalf of
Charter Indemnified Parties or the Stockholder Indemnified Parties, and shall
survive the transfer of such securities by the Selling Stockholder.

         6.3 Procedures. Each Indemnified Party shall give notice to each
Indemnifying Party promptly after such Indemnified Party has actual knowledge of
any claim as to which indemnity may be sought, and the Indemnifying Party may
participate at its own expense in the defense, or if it so elects, assume the
defense of any such claim and any action or proceeding resulting therefrom,
including the employment of counsel and the payment of all expenses; provided
that such counsel shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The
failure of any Indemnified Party to give notice as provided in this Section 6.3
shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party from its obligations to indemnify such
Indemnified Party, except to the extent the Indemnified Party's failure to so
notify actually prejudices the Indemnifying Party's ability to defend against
such claim, action, or proceeding. If the Indemnifying Party elects to assume
the defense in any action or proceeding, an Indemnified Party shall have the
right to employ separate counsel in such action or proceeding and to participate
in the defense thereof, but such Indemnified Party shall pay the fees and
expenses of such separate counsel unless (a) the Indemnifying Party has agreed
to pay such fees and expenses, or (b) the named parties to any such action or
proceeding (including any impleaded parties) include such Indemnified Party and
the Indemnifying Party, and such Indemnified Party shall have been advised by
counsel that there is or would be a conflict of interest between such
Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party in the conduct of the defense of
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Indemnified Party notifies the Indemnifying Party in writing that it elects to
employ separate counsel at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, the
Indemnifying Party shall not assume the defense of such action or proceeding on
such Indemnified Party's behalf) or (c) the Indemnifying Party shall not have
employed counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party to represent
the Indemnified Party within a reasonable time after notice of the institution
of such claim. No Indemnifying Party, in the defense of any such claim or
litigation, shall, except with the consent of the Indemnified Party (which
consent will not be unreasonably withheld), consent to entry of any judgment, or
enter into any settlement that does not include as an unconditional term thereof
the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to such Indemnified Party of a release
from all liability in respect to such claim or litigation.

         6.4 Contribution. If the indemnification provided for under this
Section 6 is unavailable to or insufficient to hold the Indemnified Party
harmless under Section 6.1 or Section 6.2 above in respect of any Losses
referred to therein for any reason other than as specified therein, then the
Indemnifying Party shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such
Indemnified Party as a result of such Losses in such proportion as is
appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the Indemnifying Party, on the one
hand, and such Indemnified Party, on the other, in connection with the
statements or omissions that resulted in such Losses. The relative fault of each
Indemnifying Party or Indemnified Party, as the case may be, shall be determined
by reference to, among other things, whether the untrue or alleged untrue
statement of a material fact or the omission or alleged omission to state a
material fact relates to information supplied by (or that was failed to be
supplied by) such Indemnifying Party or Indemnified Party, such party's relative
intent, knowledge, access to information, and opportunity to correct or prevent
such statement or omission. No Person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation
(within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to
contribution from any Person who was not guilty of such fraudulent
misrepresentation.

         6.5 Other Indemnification. Indemnification similar to that specified in
the preceding provisions of Section 6.1 (mutatis mutandis) shall be given by
Charter and each seller of Registrable Securities to the applicable Indemnified
Parties with respect to any required registration or other qualification of
securities under any federal or state law or regulation or governmental
authority other than the Securities Act.

         7. Limitation on Other Registration Rights. Charter shall not grant to
any Person any demand registration right, incidental registration right, or
other right that would conflict with any of the rights granted to Stockholders
herein.

         8. Miscellaneous.

         8.1 Notices.

         (a) All notices, requests, demands, waivers, and other communications
under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly
given if delivered personally, mailed, certified or registered mail with postage
prepaid, or sent by reliable overnight courier, or facsimile transmission, to
the address or facsimile number specified for the applicable party on Schedule A
attached to this Agreement, or to such other Person, address, or facsimile
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         (b) Any notice or other communication to a party in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been given (i) three
Business Days after it is sent by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid,
return receipt requested, (ii) upon receipt when delivered by hand or
transmitted by facsimile (confirmation received), or (iii) one Business Day
after it is sent by a reliable overnight courier service, with acknowledgment of
receipt requested. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, notice of change of
address shall be effective only upon actual receipt thereof.

         8.2 Amendment. Any provision of this Agreement may be amended or
modified in whole or in part at any time by an agreement in writing among
Charter and each Stockholder, executed in the same manner as this Agreement. No
consent, waiver, or similar act shall be effective unless in writing.

         8.3 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
among the parties hereto and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings,
oral and written, among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter
hereof.

         8.4 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which
together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

         8.5 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted
in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York, without giving
effect to principles of conflicts of laws.

         8.6 Assignment.

         (a) Except as expressly provided in this Section 8.6, the rights of the
parties hereto cannot be transferred or assigned and any purported assignment or
transfer to the contrary shall be void ab initio. So long as the terms of this
Section 8.6 are followed, any Stockholder may transfer any of its rights under
this Agreement, without the consent of Charter, to any Person to whom such
holder transfers any Registrable Securities or any rights to acquire Registrable
Securities, whether such transfer is by sale, gift, assignment, pledge, or
otherwise:

                  (i) If the IPO has occurred or no Put Default has occurred
with respect to such transferring Stockholder, then so long as (x) such transfer
is not made pursuant to an effective Registration Statement or pursuant to Rule
144 or Rule 145 (or any successor provisions) under the Securities Act or in any
other manner the effect of which is to cause the transferred securities to be
freely transferable without regard to the volume and manner of sale limitations
set forth in Rule 144 (or any successor provision) in the hands of the
transferee as of the date of such transfer; and (y) such transfer is made to a
Permitted Transferee.

                  (ii) If the IPO has not occurred and a Put Default has
occurred with respect to such transferring Stockholder, then so long as (x) such
transfer is not made pursuant to an effective Registration Statement or into the
public market pursuant to Rule 144 or Rule 145 (or any successor provisions)
under the Securities Act; and (y) such transfer is made to a Permitted
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         (b) Notwithstanding Section 8.6(a), unless the IPO has not occurred and
a Put Default has occurred with respect to such Stockholder, no Stockholder may
assign any of its rights under this Agreement to any Person to whom such
Stockholder transfers any Registrable Securities unless the transfer of such
Registrable Securities did not require registration under the Securities Act.

         (c) The nature and extent of any rights assigned shall be as agreed to
between the assigning party and the assignee. No Person may be assigned any
rights under this Agreement unless Charter is given written notice by the
assigning party at the time of such assignment stating the name and address of
the assignee, identifying the securities of Charter as to which the rights in
question are being assigned, and providing a detailed description of the nature
and extent of the rights that are being assigned. Any assignee hereunder shall
receive such assigned rights subject to all the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, including the provisions of this Section 8.6. Subject to the
foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

         8.7 Binding Agreement; No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement
will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their
successors and permitted assigns. Except as set forth herein and by operation of
law, no party to this Agreement may assign or delegate all or any portion of its
rights, obligations, or liabilities under this Agreement without the prior
written consent of each other party to this Agreement.

                            [Signature page follows.]




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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Charter and each of the other parties hereto has
executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.




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                                   EXHIBIT H


                                  PUT AGREEMENT


         This Put Agreement ("Agreement") is made as of June 29, 1999, by and
between Vulcan Ventures Inc., a Washington corporation ("Vulcan"), and the party
set forth on the third signature page hereto (the "Holder"), with reference to
the following facts:


         A. Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC ("Charter LLC") is a
party to that certain Purchase and Contribution Agreement (the "Purchase
Agreement") of even date herewith, pursuant to which Charter LLC has agreed to
acquire, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, all of the
outstanding equity of Bresnan Communications Company Limited Partnership.


         B. Vulcan is an entity controlled by Paul G. Allen ("Allen"), who is
the controlling stockholder of Charter LLC's parent company.

         C. Under the Purchase Agreement, the Holder has agreed to acquire,
subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, units of limited
liability company interests in Charter LLC, which are exchangeable for shares of
common stock of the entity through which Charter Communications, Inc. effects an
initial public offering of indirect equity interests in Charter LLC
("PublicCo").

         D. As an inducement for the Holder to enter into the Purchase
Agreement, Charter LLC agreed that Allen would grant the Holder a put option
substantially in the form of the Put Option Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit
A (the "Allen Put"), and the execution and delivery of the Allen Put by Allen is
a condition to closing under the Purchase Agreement.

         E. Pending the delivery of the originally executed Allen Put to Sherman
& Howard L.L.C. or such other escrow agent reasonably acceptable to the parties
(the "Escrow Agent") or to the Holder, Vulcan has agreed to execute and deliver
this Agreement to the Escrow Agent.

         F. Upon the delivery of the originally executed Allen Put to the Escrow
Agent or to the Holder, this Agreement shall terminate, all obligations and
liabilities of Vulcan hereunder shall immediately terminate, and this Agreement
shall be returned to Vulcan.

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the respective covenants and
agreements of the parties and the Holder's entering into the Purchase Agreement
and for other good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged by each party), the parties hereby agree as
follows:

         1. Definitions. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein have the
meanings ascribed to such terms in the Purchase Agreement. As used in this
Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings:

            "Base Price" means the amount of the Equity Consideration divided by
the aggregate number of Put Units of Charter LLC issued to the Sellers under the
Purchase Agreement, as such number of Put Units may be increased or decreased
following the


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closing under the Purchase Agreement in accordance with Paragraph C or D of
Exhibit I to the Purchase Agreement (LLC Unit Formula Term Sheet).

            "Exchange Agreement" means the exchange agreement entered into in
accordance with Section 5.16 of the Purchase Agreement.

            "Fair Market Value" means the fixed cash price at which a willing
seller would sell and a willing buyer would buy, as of the date of exercise of
the Put Option, all of the common equity of Charter LLC (or its successor)
having full knowledge of all material facts, in an arm's length transaction with
the expectation of concluding the purchase and sale within a reasonable time on
the basis of an agreement containing customary terms and conditions. Section 3.4
describes the procedure for determining Fair Market Value.

            "IPO" shall mean the consummation of a bona fide firm commitment
underwritten public offering of the common stock of PublicCo involving aggregate
gross proceeds of at least $500 million, or a series of such offerings with
gross proceeds aggregating to at least $500 million.

            "Permitted Bresnan Transferee" shall mean (i) any affiliate of
William Bresnan ("WBresnan") that is, directly or indirectly, at least 80% owned
or controlled by WBresnan, (ii) WBresnan's spouse and descendants (including
spouses of his descendants), any trust established solely for the benefit of any
of the foregoing individuals, or any partnership or other entity at least 80%
owned or controlled directly or indirectly by any of the foregoing persons, or
(iii) WBresnan.

            "Permitted Transferee" means (1) if the Holder is TCI Bresnan LLC or
TCID of Michigan, Inc., any entity controlled by AT&T Corp.; (2) if the Holder
is BCI (USA), LLC or William J. Bresnan, any Permitted Bresnan Transferee; and
(3) if the Holder is Blackstone BC Capital Partners, L.P., Blackstone BC
Offshore Capital Partners, L.P., or Blackstone Family Investment Partnership III
L.P. then the Holder shall have no Permitted Transferees.

            "Put Unit" means, initially, one unit of Charter LLC delivered to
the initial Holder at the closing of the transactions contemplated by the
Purchase Agreement and, after the closing under the Purchase Agreement, any
additional or other interests, securities or other property received or
receivable in respect of that which immediately prior to the relevant event
comprised a Put Unit, whether as a result of a reorganization, merger,
consolidation, recapitalization, reclassification, subdivision, combination,
stock split, stock dividend, or other similar transaction, including without
limitation shares of common stock of PublicCo received in respect of a Put Unit
in accordance with the Exchange Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the
event additional units of Charter LLC are issued to the Holder (or the Holder
surrenders Units to Charter LLC) following the closing under the Purchase
Agreement in accordance with Exhibit I to the Purchase Agreement (LLC Unit
Formula Term Sheet), such issuance (or surrender) will result in additional (or
fewer) Put Units being outstanding (rather than adjusting that which is deemed
to comprise a single Put Unit). By way of example, if after the Holder received
10,000 units of Charter LLC at the closing of the Purchase Agreement, Charter
LLC terminated a pending acquisition and was obligated under the Purchase
Agreement to issue to the Holder an additional 2,000 units,


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then the Holder would own 12,000 Put Units, each consisting of one Charter LLC
unit. If each unit of Charter LLC were subsequently exchanged for 10 shares of
PublicCo common stock, then the Holder would own 12,000 Put Units, each
consisting of 10 shares of common stock. If the Holder then transferred 30,000
shares of PublicCo common stock to a Permitted Transferee, the Holder would then
own 9,000 Put Units, each consisting of 10 shares of common stock.

         2. Put Option. Vulcan hereby grants to the Holder, effective upon the
closing of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement and the
issuance of the Put Units and subject to the terms and conditions set forth
herein, the right and option (the "Put Option"), exercisable by delivery of
written notice to Vulcan during the Put Period (as defined in Section 7), to
sell to Vulcan or its assignee, any or all of the Holder's Put Units. Upon the
giving of such notice, Vulcan shall be obligated to buy or to cause its assignee
to buy and the Holder shall be obligated to sell the Holder's Put Units as to
which the Put Option has been exercised, at the price and upon the terms and
conditions specified in Section 3. This Put Option may not be exercised more
than once.

         3. Purchase Price; Closing.

            3.1 The purchase price per Put Unit to be paid upon the exercise of
the Put Option (the "Purchase Price") shall be equal to:

                  (a) if an IPO has not occurred prior to the exercise of the
Put Option, the higher of (i) the Base Price, and (ii) the value of such Put
Unit based on such Put Unit's proportionate share of Fair Market Value; or

                  (b) if an IPO has occurred prior to the exercise of the Put
Option, the Base Price, plus four and one-half percent (4.5%) thereof per year,
compounded annually, for the period from the date of the closing under the
Purchase Agreement through the closing of the purchase and sale of the Put Units
hereunder (the "Closing").

             3.2 The Purchase Price and the liabilities of Charter LLC and its
non-corporate Subsidiaries attributable to any Put Unit purchased pursuant to
this Put Agreement (together the "Purchase Consideration") shall be allocated
among the portions of the assets of Charter LLC and its non-corporate
Subsidiaries (to the extent applicable) attributable to the Put Unit in an
allocation agreement (the "Allocation Agreement") to be prepared in accordance
with the rules under Sections 743(b), 751, 755 and 1060 of the Internal Revenue
Code. The parties agree that the Purchase Consideration shall be allocated among
the assets of Charter LLC and its non-corporate subsidiaries by allocating an
amount to the portion of the tangible assets of Charter LLC and its
non-corporate subsidiaries attributable to the Put Unit equal to the portion of
the book value for financial statement purposes of such tangible assets
attributable to the Put Unit, allocating an amount to the portions of the stock
of the corporate subsidiaries of Charter LLC attributable to the Put Unit equal
to their fair value as reasonably determined by Charter LLC and allocating the
remainder to the portion of the franchises of Charter LLC and its non-corporate
subsidiaries attributable to the Put Unit. Vulcan shall deliver a draft of the
Allocation Agreement to the Holder within thirty (30) days after the Closing and
Vulcan and Holder shall mutually agree upon the Allocation Agreement. Neither
Vulcan nor Holder shall unreasonably withhold its approval and


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consent with respect to the Allocation Agreement. Unless otherwise required by
applicable law, Vulcan and Holder agree to act, and cause their respective
affiliates to act, in accordance with the computations and allocations contained
in the Allocation Agreement in any relevant tax returns or similar filings
(including any forms or reports required to be filed pursuant to Section 1060 of
the Code ("1060 Forms")), to cooperate in the preparation of any 1060 Forms, to
file such 1060 Forms in the manner required by applicable law and to not take
any position inconsistent with such Allocation Agreement upon examination of any
tax refund or refund claim, in any litigation or otherwise.

         3.3 At the Closing, (a) Vulcan or its assignee shall pay to the Holder
the Purchase Price (or, if the next sentence applies, the Base Price) in
immediately available funds by wire transfer or certified bank check; and (b)
the Holder shall deliver to Vulcan or its assignee one or more certificates
evidencing the Put Units to be purchased and sold at the Closing (if such Put
Units are certificated securities), together with duly executed assignments
separate from certificate in form and substance sufficient to effectuate the
transfer of such Put Units to Vulcan or its assignee, together with a
certificate of the Holder and its Permitted Transferee, if applicable,
reaffirming the representations in Section 4. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if
the Purchase Price per Put Unit is to be calculated pursuant to Section 3.1
above and if the Fair Market Value has not been determined by the Closing, then
only the Base Price shall be paid at the Closing. Within 30 days after the date
that the Fair Market Value has been determined in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement, Vulcan or its assignee shall pay to the Holder, for each Put
Unit purchased, the excess (if any) of the Purchase Price over the Base Price in
immediately available funds by wire transfer or certified bank check.

         3.4 The Closing shall be held at the offices of Irell & Manella LLP in
Los Angeles, California, on a business day selected by Vulcan (as to which
prompt written notice is to be given to the Holder) no later than 90 days after
the delivery of notice that the Put Option is being exercised, or at such other
time and place as the Holder and Vulcan may agree. The Holder and Vulcan will
cooperate so as to permit all documents required to be delivered at the Closing
to be delivered by mail, delivery service or courier without requiring either
party or his or its representatives to be physically present at the Closing.

         3.5 Fair Market Value.

             (a) At the request of a Holder in connection with its exercise of
the Put Option, Vulcan and such Holder will attempt to agree on Fair Market
Value. If they are unable to agree on Fair Market Value within 10 days of such
request, then Vulcan and the Holder will each select within two business days
after the end of such 10 day period a qualified appraiser, and such selected
appraisers will, within 20 days of their selection, render their respective
determinations of Fair Market Value. Such determinations will be delivered
concurrently, so that Vulcan and the Holder will each learn at the same time the
determination of the other's appraiser.

             (b) If the Fair Market Value reflected in the higher of the two
appraisals (the "Higher Initial Appraisal") is not greater than 105% of the Fair
Market Value reflected in the lower of the two appraisals (the "Lower Initial
Appraisal"), Fair Market Value will be the average of the two appraisals. If the
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range, the two appraisers will within two business days select a third qualified
appraiser to determine Fair Market Value. The third appraiser will deliver to
Vulcan and the Holder its determination of Fair Market Value within 20 days of
its selection.

             (c) If the Higher Initial Appraisal is greater than 105% but not
greater than 120% of the Lower Initial Appraisal, then Fair Market Value will be
equal to the average of the two of the three appraisals that are closest to one
another (or if the highest and lowest appraisal are equidistant from the middle,
then Fair Market Value will be equal to the middle appraisal).

             (d) If the Higher Initial Appraisal is greater than 120% of the
Lower Initial Appraisal, then Fair Market Value will be equal to either the
Higher Initial Appraisal or the Lower Initial Appraisal, whichever is closest to
the third appraisal (or if the Higher Initial Appraisal and the Lower Initial
Appraisal are equidistant from the third appraisal, then such Fair Market Value
will be equal to the third appraisal).

             (e) Charter LLC will pay the cost of the appraisals and will
promptly make available to Vulcan, the Holder, their respective representatives
and the appraisers selected as provided above (subject to appropriate and
customary confidentiality agreements) all information concerning Charter LLC and
its finances and operations as may be reasonably requested for purposes of
determining Fair Market Value.

         4. Representations of the Holder. The Holder represents and warrants to
Vulcan and any of its assignees that on the date hereof and at each Closing: (a)
the Holder has full power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement
and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby; (b) this Agreement is the
legal, valid and binding obligation of the Holder, enforceable against the
Holder in accordance with its terms; (c) at the Closing, the Holder will own all
of the Put Units required to be purchased and sold at the Closing, both of
record and beneficially, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances or adverse
interests of any kind or nature whatsoever (including any restriction on the
right to vote, sell or otherwise dispose of the Put Units (other than
restrictions set forth in the Charter LLC Operating Agreement, those arising
under applicable law and those arising under the organizational documents of the
issuer of the Put Units)); (d) upon the transfer of the Put Units pursuant to
Section 3, Vulcan or its assignee will receive good title to the Put Units, free
and clear of all liens, encumbrances and adverse interests created by the
Holder, other than those arising under applicable law or those arising under the
organizational documents of the relevant issuer.

         5. Termination of Put Option; Surrender of Put Agreement. Upon the
execution and delivery of the executed Allen Put to the Escrow Agent or to the
Holder, this Agreement and all liabilities and obligations of Vulcan hereunder
shall immediately terminate and the Holder shall immediately surrender this
Agreement to Vulcan (if the Agreement has previously been delivered to the
Holder), whether or not the closing of the transactions contemplated by the
Purchase Agreement have occurred.

         6. Representations of Vulcan. Vulcan represents and warrants to the
Holder and each Permitted Transferee that on the date hereof and at all times
hereafter through the Closing: (a) Vulcan has full corporate power and authority
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Agreement and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby; (b) this
Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Vulcan,
enforceable against Vulcan in accordance with its terms, except as the
enforceability of this Agreement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance or similar laws affecting
creditors' rights generally or by judicial discretion in the enforcement of
equitable remedies; and (c) its execution and delivery of this Agreement does
not, and his performance of his obligations under this Agreement will not,
violate, conflict with or constitute a breach of, or a default under, its bylaws
or articles of incorporation, or any material agreement, indenture or instrument
to which it is a party or which is binding on it, and will not result in the
creation of any lien on, or security interest in, any of its assets (other than
such violations, breaches, defaults, liens or security interests that would not
materially and adversely affect its ability to perform its obligations under
this Agreement).

         7. Put Period.

             7.1 The "Put Period" shall begin on the second anniversary of the
Closing under the Purchase Agreement; provided, however, if any representation
and warranty in Section 6 is or becomes untrue, the Put Period will begin at
that point. Irrespective of the date on which the Put Period begins, the Put
Period shall terminate at the close of business on the sixtieth day (or, if such
day is not a business day, the next succeeding business day) after the second
anniversary of the date of the closing under the Purchase Agreement.

             7.2 Upon termination of the Put Period, this Put Option and all
rights hereunder (other than rights associated with the proper exercise of the
Put Option during the Put Period) shall immediately terminate.

             7.3 The Put Option shall terminate as to any Put Units on the date
on which such Put Units are first transferred by the Holder to a person or
entity that is not a Permitted Transferee.

         8. Miscellaneous.

             8.1 Complete Agreement; Modifications. This Agreement constitutes
the parties' entire agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof and
supersedes all other agreements, representations, warranties, statements,
promises and understandings, whether oral or written, with respect to the
subject matter hereof. This Agreement may not be amended, altered or modified
except by a writing signed by both parties.

             8.2 Additional Documents. Each party hereto agrees to execute any
and all further documents and writings and to perform such other actions which
may be or become necessary or expedient to effectuate and carry out this
Agreement.

             8.3 Notices. Any notice or other communication required or
permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sufficiently
given if delivered in person or transmitted by telecopy or similar means of
recorded electronic communication to the relevant party, addressed as follows
(or at such other address as either party shall have designated by notice as
herein provided to the other party):

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                  If to the Holder, to the address set forth in the Notice
                  provision of the Purchase Agreement.

                  If to Vulcan:

                           William D. Savoy @ Vulcan Northwest
                           110 110th Avenue Northwest
                           Bellevue, Washington 98004
                           Telecopy: (425) 453-1985

                  with a copy to:

                           Irell & Manella LLP
                           1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 900
                           Los Angeles, California 90067-4276
                           Attention: Alvin G. Segel
                           Telecopy: (310) 203-7199

Any such notice or other communication shall be deemed to have been given and
received on the day on which it is delivered or telecopied (or, if such day is
not a business day or if the notice or other communication is not telecopied
during business hours, at the place of receipt, on the next following business
day); provided, however, that any such notice or other communication shall be
deemed to have been given and received on the day on which it is sent if
delivery thereof is refused or if delivery thereof in the manner described above
is not possible because of the intended recipient's failure to advise the
sending party of a change in the intended recipient's address or telecopy
number.

         8.4 No Third-Party Benefits. None of the provisions of this Agreement
shall be for the benefit of, or enforceable by, any person or entity that is not
a party to this Agreement, other than any Permitted Transferees of the Holder.

         8.5 Waivers Strictly Construed. With regard to any power, remedy or
right provided herein or otherwise available to any party hereunder (a) no
waiver or extension of time shall be effective unless expressly contained in a
writing signed by the waiving party; and (b) no alternation, modification or
impairment shall be implied by reason of any previous waiver, extension of time,
delay or omission in exercise or other indulgence.

         8.6 Severability. The validity, legality or enforceability of the
remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected even if one or more of the
provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable in any respect.

         8.7 Undertakings. All authority herein conferred or agreed to be
conferred upon a party to this Agreement and all agreements of a party contained
herein shall survive the death or incapacity of such party (or any of them).

         8.8 Successors and Assigns. Except as provided herein to the contrary,
this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the
parties, their respective heirs, estates, personal representatives,
conservators, successors and permitted assigns.

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         8.9 Assignments.

             (a) The Holder may transfer some or all of its Put Units to any
person or entity that is a Permitted Transferee, and the Holder may assign its
rights under this Agreement with respect to the transferred Put Units, without
the consent of Vulcan, to such Permitted Transferee.

             (b) Upon the transfer of Put Units to any Permitted Transferee and
the assignment to such Permitted Transferee of the Holder's rights under this
Agreement with respect to the transferred Put Units, Vulcan and the Permitted
Transferee will enter into a Put Agreement in the form hereof, and Vulcan and
the Permitted Transferee will thereupon have the rights and be subject to the
obligations set forth in such Put Agreement. A Permitted Transferee may only
transfer Put Units to a person or entity who would have been "Permitted
Transferees" of the original Holder of such Put Units.

             (c) Vulcan is entitled, in his sole discretion, to assign his
rights to purchase any Put Units under this Agreement to one or more entities
controlled by Vulcan and organized under the laws of the United States or any
state thereof, but no such assignment will relieve Vulcan of any of its
obligations under this Agreement.

         8.10 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of New York, without regard to any choice of law provisions of that state
or the laws of any other jurisdiction.

         8.11 Headings. The Section headings in this Agreement are inserted only
as a matter of convenience and in no way define, limit, extend or interpret the
scope of this Agreement or of any particular Section.

         8.12 Number and Gender. Throughout this Agreement, as the context may
require, (a) the masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter; and the
neuter gender includes the masculine and feminine; and (b) the singular tense
and number includes the plural, and the plural tense and number includes the
singular.

         8.13 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in two
or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of
which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

         8.14 Costs. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, each party
will bear his or its own costs in connection with the exercise of the Holder's
right under this Agreement and the purchase and sale of any Put Units pursuant
to this Agreement.

         8.15 Default. In the event of any legal action between the parties
arising out of or in relation to this Agreement, the prevailing party in such
legal action shall be entitled to recover, in addition to any other legal
remedies, all of his or its costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's
fees, from the non-prevailing party, regardless of whether such legal action is
prosecuted to completion.

         8.16 No Obligations Until Purchase Transactions Close; Termination.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Vulcan shall have no
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liabilities whatsoever pursuant to this Agreement prior to the closing of the
transactions contemplated pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. Upon the
termination of the Purchase Agreement, this Agreement shall immediately
terminate (without further action required by Vulcan) and Vulcan shall have no
further liabilities or obligations hereunder.

         8.17 No Obligations With Respect to the Purchase Agreement. Vulcan
shall have no obligations or liabilities under the Purchase Agreement (or any
related documents or agreements, except for this Agreement) or under any claim
based on, in respect of, or by reason of, any representations, warranties,
covenants, obligations or liabilities set forth therein (collectively, "Purchase
Agreement Obligations"). By executing this Agreement, and as consideration for
Vulcan's execution of this Agreement, the Holder hereby waives and releases
Vulcan of any and all claims in respect of Purchase Agreement Obligations.



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                      [FIRST SIGNATURE PAGE TO PUT OPTION]

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on
the date first set forth above.

                                    VULCAN VENTURES INC.



                                     By: _________________________________
                                         Name: William D. Savoy

                                         Title: Vice President
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                      [SECOND SIGNATURE PAGE TO PUT OPTION]



                                    Its signature below evidences solely the
                                    agreement of Charter LLC to comply with its
                                    obligations described in Section 3.5.
                                    Charter LLC shall have no other obligations
                                    or liabilities hereunder.



                                    CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
                                    HOLDING COMPANY, LLC



                                    By: _________________________________
                                        Name:

                                        Title:
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                      [THIRD SIGNATURE PAGE TO PUT OPTION]

                                    BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
                                    LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                                        By: BCI (USA), LLC, its General Partner
                                        By: Bresnan Communications, Inc., its
                                            Managing Member

                                            By:________________________________

                                            Name: _____________________________

                                            Title______________________________
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                      [THIRD SIGNATURE PAGE TO PUT OPTION]


                                     BCI (USA), LLC

                                          By: Bresnan Communications, Inc., its
                                          Managing Member

                                            By:________________________________

                                            Name: _____________________________

                                            Title______________________________
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                      [THIRD SIGNATURE PAGE TO PUT OPTION]


                                           ------------------------------------
                                           William J. Bresnan, individually
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                      [THIRD SIGNATURE PAGE TO PUT OPTION]



                                           TCID OF MICHIGAN, INC.

                                              By:______________________________

                                              Name: ___________________________

                                              Title____________________________
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                      [THIRD SIGNATURE PAGE TO PUT OPTION]


                                            TCI BRESNAN LLC

                                               By:_____________________________

                                               Name: __________________________

                                               Title___________________________
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                      [THIRD SIGNATURE PAGE TO PUT OPTION]


                                       BLACKSTONE BC CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P.
                                       By: Blackstone Management Associates III
                                           L.L.C., its General Partner

                                           By:_________________________________

                                           Name: ______________________________

                                           Title_______________________________
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                      [THIRD SIGNATURE PAGE TO PUT OPTION]



                                       BLACKSTONE FAMILY INVESTMENT
                                       PARTNERSHIP III L.P.
                                       By: Blackstone Management Associates III
                                       L.L.C., its General Partner

                                          By:__________________________________

                                          Name: _______________________________

                                          Title________________________________
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                      [THIRD SIGNATURE PAGE TO PUT OPTION]



                                       BLACKSTONE BC OFFSHORE CAPITAL
                                       PARTNERS L.P.
                                       By: Blackstone Management Associates III
                                       L.L.C., its Investment General Partner

                                           By:_________________________________

                                           Name: ______________________________

                                           Title_______________________________

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                                  PUT AGREEMENT


         This Put Agreement ("Agreement") is made as of June 29, 1999, by and
between Paul G. Allen, an individual ("Allen"), and the party set forth on the
third signature page hereto (the "Holder"), with reference to the following
facts:

         A. Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC ("Charter LLC") is
a party to that certain Purchase and Contribution Agreement (the "Purchase
Agreement") of even date herewith, pursuant to which Charter LLC has agreed to
acquire, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, all of the
outstanding equity of Bresnan Communications Company Limited Partnership. Allen
is the controlling stockholder of Charter LLC's parent company and expects to
derive benefit upon the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase
Agreement.

         B. Under the Purchase Agreement, the Holder has agreed to
acquire, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, units of limited
liability company interests in Charter LLC, which are exchangeable for shares of
common stock of the entity through which Charter Communications, Inc. effects an
initial public offering of indirect equity interests in Charter LLC
("PublicCo").

         C. As an inducement for the Holder to enter into the Purchase
Agreement, Charter LLC agreed that Allen would grant the Holder the Put Option
provided for herein, and the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Allen
is a condition to the Holder's performance of its obligations under the Purchase
Agreement.

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the respective covenants and
agreements of the parties and the Holder's entering into the Purchase Agreement
and for other good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged by each party), the parties hereby agree as
follows:

         1. Definitions. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein have the
meanings ascribed to such terms in the Purchase Agreement. As used in this
Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings:

                  "Base Price" means the amount of the Equity Consideration
divided by the aggregate number of Put Units of Charter LLC issued to the
Sellers under the Purchase Agreement, as such number of Put Units may be
increased or decreased following the closing under the Purchase Agreement in
accordance with Paragraph C or D of Exhibit I to the Purchase Agreement (LLC
Unit Formula Term Sheet).

                  "Exchange Agreement" means the exchange agreement entered into
in accordance with Section 5.16 of the Purchase Agreement.

                  "Fair Market Value" means the fixed cash price at which a
willing seller would sell and a willing buyer would buy, as of the date of
exercise of the Put Option, all of the common equity of Charter LLC (or its
successor) having full knowledge of all material facts, in an arm's length
transaction with the expectation of concluding the purchase and sale


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within a reasonable time on the basis of an agreement containing customary terms
and conditions. Section 3.4 describes the procedure for determining Fair Market
Value.

                  "IPO" shall mean the consummation of a bona fide firm
commitment underwritten public offering of the common stock of PublicCo
involving aggregate gross proceeds of at least $500 million, or a series of such
offerings with gross proceeds aggregating to at least $500 million.

                  "Permitted Bresnan Transferee" shall mean (i) any affiliate of
William Bresnan ("WBresnan") that is, directly or indirectly, at least 80% owned
or controlled by WBresnan, (ii) WBresnan's spouse and descendants (including
spouses of his descendants), any trust established solely for the benefit of any
of the foregoing individuals, or any partnership or other entity at least 80%
owned or controlled directly or indirectly by any of the foregoing persons, or
(iii) WBresnan.

                  "Permitted Transferee" means (1) if the Holder is TCI Bresnan
LLC or TCID of Michigan, Inc., any entity controlled by AT&T Corp.; (2) if the
Holder is BCI (USA), LLC or William J. Bresnan, any Permitted Bresnan
Transferee; and (3) if the Holder is Blackstone BC Capital Partners, L.P.,
Blackstone BC Offshore Capital Partners, L.P., or Blackstone Family Investment
Partnership III L.P. then the Holder shall have no Permitted Transferees.

                  "Put Unit" means, initially, one unit of Charter LLC delivered
to the initial Holder at the closing of the transactions contemplated by the
Purchase Agreement and, after the closing under the Purchase Agreement, any
additional or other interests, securities or other property received or
receivable in respect of that which immediately prior to the relevant event
comprised a Put Unit, whether as a result of a reorganization, merger,
consolidation, recapitalization, reclassification, subdivision, combination,
stock split, stock dividend, or other similar transaction, including without
limitation shares of common stock of PublicCo received in respect of a Put Unit
in accordance with the Exchange Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the
event additional units of Charter LLC are issued to the Holder (or the Holder
surrenders Units to Charter LLC) following the closing under the Purchase
Agreement in accordance with Exhibit I to the Purchase Agreement (LLC Unit
Formula Term Sheet), such issuance (or surrender) will result in additional (or
fewer) Put Units being outstanding (rather than adjusting that which is deemed
to comprise a single Put Unit). By way of example, if after the Holder received
10,000 units of Charter LLC at the closing of the Purchase Agreement, Charter
LLC terminated a pending acquisition and was obligated under the Purchase
Agreement to issue to the Holder an additional 2,000 units, then the Holder
would own 12,000 Put Units, each consisting of one Charter LLC unit. If each
unit of Charter LLC were subsequently exchanged for 10 shares of PublicCo common
stock, then the Holder would own 12,000 Put Units, each consisting of 10 shares
of common stock. If the Holder then transferred 30,000 shares of PublicCo common
stock to a Permitted Transferee, the Holder would then own 9,000 Put Units, each
consisting of 10 shares of common stock.

         2. Put Option. Allen hereby grants to the Holder, effective upon the
closing of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement and the
issuance of the Put Units to the Holder and subject to the terms and conditions
set forth herein, the right and option (the


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"Put Option"), exercisable by delivery of written notice to Allen during the Put
Period (as defined in Section 7), to sell to Allen or his designee, any or all
of the Holder's Put Units. Upon the giving of such notice, Allen shall be
obligated to buy or to cause his designee to buy and the Holder shall be
obligated to sell the Holder's Put Units as to which the Put Option has been
exercised, at the price and upon the terms and conditions specified in Section
3. This Put Option may not be exercised more than once.

         3. Purchase Price; Closing.

            3.1 The purchase price per Put Unit to be paid upon the exercise
of the Put Option (the "Purchase Price") shall be equal to:

                  (a) if an IPO has not occurred prior to the exercise of the
Put Option, the higher of (i) the Base Price, and (ii) the value of such Put
Unit based on such Put Unit's proportionate share of Fair Market Value; or

                  (b) if an IPO has occurred prior to the exercise of the Put
Option, the Base Price, plus four and one-half percent (4.5%) thereof per year,
compounded annually, for the period from the date of the closing under the
Purchase Agreement through the closing of the purchase and sale of the Put Units
hereunder (the "Closing").

            3.2 The Purchase Price and the liabilities of Charter LLC and its
non-corporate Subsidiaries attributable to any Put Unit purchased pursuant to
this Put Agreement (together the "Purchase Consideration") shall be allocated
among the portions of the assets of Charter LLC and its non-corporate
Subsidiaries (to the extent applicable) attributable to the Put Unit in an
allocation agreement (the "Allocation Agreement") to be prepared in accordance
with the rules under Sections 743(b), 751, 755 and 1060 of the Internal Revenue
Code. The parties agree that the Purchase Consideration shall be allocated among
the assets of Charter LLC and its non-corporate subsidiaries by allocating an
amount to the portion of the tangible assets of Charter LLC and its
non-corporate subsidiaries attributable to the Put Unit equal to the portion of
the book value for financial statement purposes of such tangible assets
attributable to the Put Unit, allocating an amount to the portions of the stock
of the corporate subsidiaries of Charter LLC attributable to the Put Unit equal
to their fair value as reasonably determined by Charter LLC and allocating the
remainder to the portion of the franchises of Charter LLC and its non-corporate
subsidiaries attributable to the Put Unit. Allen shall deliver a draft of the
Allocation Agreement to the Holder within thirty (30) days after the Closing and
Allen and Holder shall mutually agree upon the Allocation Agreement. Neither
Allen nor Holder shall unreasonably withhold its approval and consent with
respect to the Allocation Agreement. Unless otherwise required by applicable
law, Allen and Holder agree to act, and cause their respective affiliates to
act, in accordance with the computations and allocations contained in the
Allocation Agreement in any relevant tax returns or similar filings (including
any forms or reports required to be filed pursuant to Section 1060 of the Code
("1060 Forms")), to cooperate in the preparation of any 1060 Forms, to file such
1060 Forms in the manner required by applicable law and to not take any position
inconsistent with such Allocation Agreement upon examination of any tax refund
or refund claim, in any litigation or otherwise.

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         3.3 At the Closing, (a) Allen or his designee shall pay to the Holder
the Purchase Price (or, if the next sentence applies, the Base Price) in
immediately available funds by wire transfer or certified bank check; and (b)
the Holder shall deliver to Allen or his designee one or more certificates
evidencing the Put Units to be purchased and sold at the Closing (if such Put
Units are certificated securities), together with duly executed assignments
separate from certificate in form and substance sufficient to effectuate the
transfer of such Put Units to Allen or his designee, together with a certificate
of the Holder and its Permitted Transferee, if applicable, reaffirming the
representations in Section 4. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Purchase
Price per Put Unit is to be calculated pursuant to Section 3.1 above and if the
Fair Market Value has not been determined by the Closing, then only the Base
Price shall be paid at the Closing. Within 30 days after the date that the Fair
Market Value has been determined in accordance with the terms of this Agreement,
Allen or his designee shall pay to the Holder, for each Put Unit purchased, the
excess (if any) of the Purchase Price over the Base Price in immediately
available funds by wire transfer or certified bank check.

         3.4 The Closing shall be held at the offices of Irell & Manella LLP in
Los Angeles, California, on a business day selected by Allen (as to which prompt
written notice is to be given to the Holder) no later than 90 days after the
delivery of notice that the Put Option is being exercised, or at such other time
and place as the Holder and Allen may agree. The Holder and Allen will cooperate
so as to permit all documents required to be delivered at the Closing to be
delivered by mail, delivery service or courier without requiring either party or
his or its representatives to be physically present at the Closing.

         3.5 Fair Market Value.

                  (a) At the request of a Holder in connection with its exercise
of the Put Option, Allen and such Holder will attempt to agree on Fair Market
Value. If they are unable to agree on Fair Market Value within 10 days of such
request, then Allen and the Holder will each select within two business days
after the end of such 10 day period a qualified appraiser, and such selected
appraisers will, within 20 days of their selection, render their respective
determinations of Fair Market Value. Such determinations will be delivered
concurrently, so that Allen and the Holder will each learn at the same time the
determination of the other's appraiser.

                  (b) If the Fair Market Value reflected in the higher of the
two appraisals (the "Higher Initial Appraisal") is not greater than 105% of the
Fair Market Value reflected in the lower of the two appraisals (the "Lower
Initial Appraisal"), Fair Market Value will be the average of the two
appraisals. If the two appraisals are not within this range, the two appraisers
will within two business days select a third qualified appraiser to determine
Fair Market Value. The third appraiser will deliver to Allen and the Holder its
determination of Fair Market Value within 20 days of its selection.

                  (c) If the Higher Initial Appraisal is greater than 105% but
not greater than 120% of the Lower Initial Appraisal, then Fair Market Value
will be equal to the average of the two of the three appraisals that are closest
to one another (or if the highest and lowest appraisal are equidistant from the
middle, then Fair Market Value will be equal to the middle appraisal).

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                  (d) If the Higher Initial Appraisal is greater than 120% of
the Lower Initial Appraisal, then Fair Market Value will be equal to either the
Higher Initial Appraisal or the Lower Initial Appraisal, whichever is closest to
the third appraisal (or if the Higher Initial Appraisal and the Lower Initial
Appraisal are equidistant from the third appraisal, then such Fair Market Value
will be equal to the third appraisal).

                  (e) Charter LLC will pay the cost of the appraisals and will
promptly make available to Allen, the Holder, their respective representatives
and the appraisers selected as provided above (subject to appropriate and
customary confidentiality agreements) all information concerning Charter LLC and
its finances and operations as may be reasonably requested for purposes of
determining Fair Market Value.

         4. Representations of the Holder. The Holder represents and warrants to
Allen and any of his designees or assignees that on the date hereof and at each
Closing: (a) the Holder has full power and authority to execute and deliver this
Agreement and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby; (b) this
Agreement is the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Holder, enforceable
against the Holder in accordance with its terms; (c) at the Closing, the Holder
will own all of the Put Units required to be purchased and sold at the Closing,
both of record and beneficially, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances or
adverse interests of any kind or nature whatsoever (including any restriction on
the right to vote, sell or otherwise dispose of the Put Units (other than
restrictions set forth in the Charter LLC Operating Agreement, those arising
under applicable law and those arising under the organizational documents of the
issuer of the Put Units)); (d) upon the transfer of the Put Units pursuant to
Section 3, Allen or his designee will receive good title to the Put Units, free
and clear of all liens, encumbrances and adverse interests created by the
Holder, other than those arising under applicable law or those arising under the
organizational documents of the relevant issuer.

         5. Transfer of CCI Stock. If Allen transfers more than 5% of his shares
of Charter Communications Inc. ("CCI") in any one transaction, or has
transferred more than 20% of his shares in CCI cumulatively, to any other entity
or entities controlled by him, Allen will concurrently with each such transfer
cause such other entity to enter into a counterpart of this Put Agreement, so
that the entity or entities holding such shares becomes a joint and several
obligor with respect to the Put Option; provided, however, that for purposes of
determining whether the 20% threshold has been reached, Allen shall be deemed to
own any shares owned by an entity that has previously executed a counterpart to
this Put Agreement pursuant to this Section 5.

         6. Representations of Allen. Allen represents and warrants to the
Holder and each Permitted Transferee that on the date hereof and at all times
hereafter through the Closing: (a) Allen has full power and authority to execute
and deliver this Agreement and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby;
(b) this Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Allen,
enforceable against Allen in accordance with its terms, except as the
enforceability of this Agreement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance or similar laws affecting
creditors' rights generally or by judicial discretion in the enforcement of
equitable remedies; (c) his execution and delivery of this Agreement does not,
and his performance of his obligations under this Agreement will not, violate,
conflict with or constitute a breach of, or


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a default under, any material agreement, indenture or instrument to which he is
a party or which is binding on him, and will not result in the creation of any
lien on, or security interest in, any of his assets (other than such violations,
breaches, defaults, liens or security interests that would not materially and
adversely affect his ability to perform his obligations under this Agreement);
and (d) his Net Worth is and will be greater than $4 billion. At the request of
the Holder made no more frequently than every 180 days, Allen will within 10
days of such request deliver to the Holder a certificate signed by him or his
attorney-in-fact as to the representation and warranty in clause (d) being true
and correct at such time. "Net Worth" means the excess of the fair market value
of Allen's assets over the aggregate amount of Allen's liabilities.

         7. Put Period.

             7.1 The "Put Period" shall begin on the second anniversary of the
Closing under the Purchase Agreement; provided, however, if any representation
and warranty in Section 6 is or becomes untrue, the Put Period will begin at
that point. Irrespective of the date on which the Put Period begins, the Put
Period shall terminate at the close of business on the sixtieth day (or, if such
day is not a business day, the next succeeding business day) after the second
anniversary of the date of the closing under the Purchase Agreement.

             7.2 Upon termination of the Put Period, this Put Option and all
rights hereunder (other than rights associated with the proper exercise of the
Put Option during the Put Period) shall immediately terminate.


             7.3 The Put Option shall terminate as to any Put Units on the date
on which such Put Units are first transferred by the Holder to a person or
entity that is not a Permitted Transferee.

         8. Miscellaneous.

             8.1 Complete Agreement; Modifications. This Agreement constitutes
the parties' entire agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof and
supersedes all other agreements, representations, warranties, statements,
promises and understandings, whether oral or written, with respect to the
subject matter hereof. This Agreement may not be amended, altered or modified
except by a writing signed by both parties.

             8.2 Additional Documents. Each party hereto agrees to execute any
and all further documents and writings and to perform such other actions which
may be or become necessary or expedient to effectuate and carry out this
Agreement.

             8.3 Notices. Any notice or other communication required or
permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sufficiently
given if delivered in person or transmitted by telecopy or similar means of
recorded electronic communication to the relevant party, addressed as follows
(or at such other address as either party shall have designated by notice as
herein provided to the other party):

                  If to the Holder, to the address set forth in the Notice
                  provision of the Purchase Agreement.

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                  If to Allen:

                           Paul G. Allen
                           c/o William D. Savoy @ Vulcan Northwest
                           110 110th Avenue Northwest
                           Bellevue, Washington 98004
                           Telecopy: (425) 453-1985

                  with a copy to:

                           Irell & Manella LLP
                           1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 900
                           Los Angeles, California 90067-4276
                           Attention: Alvin G. Segel
                           Telecopy: (310) 203-7199

Any such notice or other communication shall be deemed to have been given and
received on the day on which it is delivered or telecopied (or, if such day is
not a business day or if the notice or other communication is not telecopied
during business hours, at the place of receipt, on the next following business
day); provided, however, that any such notice or other communication shall be
deemed to have been given and received on the day on which it is sent if
delivery thereof is refused or if delivery thereof in the manner described above
is not possible because of the intended recipient's failure to advise the
sending party of a change in the intended recipient's address or telecopy
number.

             8.4 No Third-Party Benefits. None of the provisions of this
Agreement shall be for the benefit of, or enforceable by, any person or entity
that is not a party to this Agreement, other than any Permitted Transferees of
the Holder.

             8.5 Waivers Strictly Construed. With regard to any power, remedy or
right provided herein or otherwise available to any party hereunder (a) no
waiver or extension of time shall be effective unless expressly contained in a
writing signed by the waiving party; and (b) no alternation, modification or
impairment shall be implied by reason of any previous waiver, extension of time,
delay or omission in exercise or other indulgence.

             8.6 Severability. The validity, legality or enforceability of the
remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected even if one or more of the
provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable in any respect.

             8.7 Undertakings. All authority herein conferred or agreed to be
conferred upon a party to this Agreement and all agreements of a party contained
herein shall survive the death or incapacity of such party (or any of them).

             8.8 Successors and Assigns. Except as provided herein to the
contrary, this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of
the parties, their respective heirs, estates, personal representatives,
conservators, successors and permitted assigns.

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             8.9 Assignments.

                  (a) The Holder may transfer some or all of its Put Units to
any person or entity that is a Permitted Transferee, and the Holder may assign
its rights under this Agreement with respect to the transferred Put Units,
without the consent of Allen, to such Permitted Transferee.

                  (b) Upon the transfer of Put Units to any Permitted Transferee
and the assignment to such Permitted Transferee of the Holder's rights under
this Agreement with respect to the transferred Put Units, Allen and the
Permitted Transferee will enter into a Put Agreement in the form hereof, and
Allen and the Permitted Transferee will thereupon have the rights and be subject
to the obligations set forth in such Put Agreement. A Permitted Transferee may
only transfer Put Units to a person or entity who would have been "Permitted
Transferees" of the original Holder of such Put Units.

                  (c) Allen is entitled, in his sole discretion, to assign his
rights to purchase any Put Units under this Agreement to one or more entities
controlled by Allen and organized under the laws of the United States or any
state thereof, but no such assignment will relieve Allen of any of his
obligations under this Agreement.

             8.10 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of
the State of New York, without regard to any choice of law provisions of that
state or the laws of any other jurisdiction.

             8.11 Headings. The Section headings in this Agreement are inserted
only as a matter of convenience and in no way define, limit, extend or interpret
the scope of this Agreement or of any particular Section.

             8.12 Number and Gender. Throughout this Agreement, as the context
may require, (a) the masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter; and the
neuter gender includes the masculine and feminine; and (b) the singular tense
and number includes the plural, and the plural tense and number includes the
singular.

             8.13 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in
two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of
which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

             8.14 Costs. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, each
party will bear his or its own costs in connection with the exercise of the
Holder's right under this Agreement and the purchase and sale of any Put Units
pursuant to this Agreement.

             8.15 Default. In the event of any legal action between the parties
arising out of or in relation to this Agreement, the prevailing party in such
legal action shall be entitled to recover, in addition to any other legal
remedies, all of his or its costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's
fees, from the non-prevailing party, regardless of whether such legal action is
prosecuted to completion.

             8.16 No Obligations Until Purchase Transactions Close; Termination.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Allen shall have no obligations
or


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liabilities whatsoever pursuant to this Agreement prior to the closing of the
transactions contemplated pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. Upon the
termination of the Purchase Agreement, this Agreement shall immediately
terminate (without further action required by Allen) and Allen shall have no
further liabilities or obligations hereunder.

             8.17 No Obligations With Respect to the Purchase Agreement. Allen
shall have no obligations or liabilities under the Purchase Agreement (or any
related documents or agreements, except for this Agreement) or under any claim
based on, in respect of, or by reason of, any representations, warranties,
covenants, obligations or liabilities set forth therein (collectively, "Purchase
Agreement Obligations"). By executing this Agreement, and as consideration for
Allen's execution of this Agreement, the Holder hereby waives and releases Allen
of any and all claims in respect of Purchase Agreement Obligations.



                      [SIGNATURES BEGIN ON FOLLOWING PAGE]



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                      [FIRST SIGNATURE PAGE TO PUT OPTION]

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on
the date first set forth above.





                                     -------------------------------------
                                     Paul G. Allen, by William D. Savoy,
                                     attorney-in-fact
<PAGE>   149
                      [SECOND SIGNATURE PAGE TO PUT OPTION]



                                       Its signature below evidences solely the
                                       agreement of Charter LLC to comply with
                                       its obligations described in Section 3.5.
                                       Charter LLC shall have no other
                                       obligations or liabilities hereunder.



                                       CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
                                       HOLDING COMPANY, LLC



                                       By:
                                          -------------------------------------
                                            Name:

                                            Title:
<PAGE>   150
                      [THIRD SIGNATURE PAGE TO PUT OPTION]

                                    BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
                                    LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                                        By: BCI (USA), LLC, its General Partner
                                        By: Bresnan Communications, Inc., its
                                        Managing Member

                                             By:_______________________________

                                             Name: ____________________________

                                             Title_____________________________
<PAGE>   151
                      [THIRD SIGNATURE PAGE TO PUT OPTION]


                                     BCI (USA), LLC

                                         By: Bresnan Communications, Inc.,
                                             its Managing Member

                                              By:______________________________

                                              Name: ___________________________

                                              Title____________________________
<PAGE>   152
                      [THIRD SIGNATURE PAGE TO PUT OPTION]


                                              -----------------------------
                                              William J. Bresnan, individually
<PAGE>   153
                      [THIRD SIGNATURE PAGE TO PUT OPTION]



                                     TCID OF MICHIGAN, INC.

                                        By:__________________________

                                        Name: _______________________

                                        Title________________________
<PAGE>   154
                      [THIRD SIGNATURE PAGE TO PUT OPTION]


                                    TCI BRESNAN LLC

                                        By:______________________________

                                        Name: ___________________________

                                        Title____________________________
<PAGE>   155
                      [THIRD SIGNATURE PAGE TO PUT OPTION]


                                      BLACKSTONE BC CAPITAL
                                      By: Blackstone Management Associates III
                                          L.L.C., its General Partner

                                         By:___________________________________

                                         Name: ________________________________

                                         Title_________________________________
<PAGE>   156
                      [THIRD SIGNATURE PAGE TO PUT OPTION]



                                   BLACKSTONE FAMILY INVESTMENT
                                   PARTNERSHIP III L.P.
                                   By: Blackstone Management Associates III
                                       L.L.C., its General Partner

                                            By:________________________________

                                            Name: _____________________________

                                            Title______________________________
<PAGE>   157
                      [THIRD SIGNATURE PAGE TO PUT OPTION]



                                   BLACKSTONE BC OFFSHORE CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P.
                                   By: Blackstone Management Associates III
                                       L.L.C., its Investment General Partner

                                        By:____________________________________

                                        Name: _________________________________

                                        Title__________________________________
<PAGE>   158
                                    EXHIBIT I

                           LLC UNIT FORMULA TERM SHEET

A. The number of units ("Units") of Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC
("Charter LLC") issued to the Bresnan partners will be a fraction of all Units
in Charter LLC outstanding on the Closing plus any Units expected to be issued
under acquisitions described on Attachment A or in Paragraph B(5) (such sum, the
"Total Estimated Units"), the numerator of which will equal the amount of the
Equity Consideration (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), and the denominator
of which will equal the Charter Holdings Value calculated pursuant to the
methodology set forth on Attachment A hereto.

B.       "Charter Holdings Value" will equal $27,173,760,000:

(1)      less liabilities (other than deferred taxes) and preferred equity of
         Charter LLC and its Subsidiaries (determined on a consolidated basis in
         accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) at the
         Closing, and less Charter LLC's best estimate of the pro forma
         liabilities (other than deferred taxes) and preferred equity to be
         incurred or assumed in connection with the transactions included in
         Attachment A, if any, which are pending but not yet consummated at
         Closing,

(2)      plus, with respect to acquisitions of assets that consist predominantly
         of cable television systems in the U.S. ("Cable Assets"), that are
         acquired by Charter LLC or its Subsidiaries on or before the Closing,
         and that are not reflected on Attachment A other than assets described
         in clause (4), the product of 17 and the projected EBITDA of such
         assets for fiscal year ended December 31, 2000, determined in good
         faith on a reasonable basis and otherwise in a manner consistent with
         the methodology employed in estimating future EBITDA for the acquired
         companies referred to in Attachment A,

(3)      plus, with respect to acquisitions of non-Cable Assets that are
         acquired by Charter LLC or its Subsidiaries on or before the Closing
         and that are not reflected on Attachment A (other than assets described
         in clause (4)), the fair market value of such assets determined by a
         nationally recognized valuation firm reasonably acceptable to Charter
         LLC and the Bresnan Holders (an "Appraiser"),

(4)      plus, the fair market value, as determined by an Appraiser of assets
         that are acquired by or contributed to Charter LLC on or before the
         Closing from parties related to CCI, provided that Cable Assets will be
         valued in accordance with clause (2),

(5)      plus, with respect to acquisitions of Cable Assets not included in
         Attachment A that are subject to definitive agreements entered into
         prior to the Closing, but which have not been acquired by Charter LLC
         or its Subsidiaries on or before Closing, the product of 17 and the
         projected EBITDA of such assets for fiscal year ended December 31,
         2000, determined in good faith on a reasonable basis and otherwise in a
         manner consistent with the methodology employed in estimating future
         EBITDA for the acquired companies referred to in Attachment A, less
         Charter LLC's best
<PAGE>   159
         estimate of the pro forma liabilities (other than deferred taxes) and
         preferred equity to be incurred or assumed in connection with such
         acquisitions.

C. After the Closing, to the extent that the assets described in clause (5)
above or included in Attachment A hereto have not been acquired by Charter LLC
or its Subsidiaries and the "Definitive Agreements" to which such assets are
subject are terminated, then the Bresnan Holders shall be issued additional
Units in Charter LLC in an amount sufficient to provide the Bresnan Holders with
the same economic interests in Charter LLC that they would have had (i) if the
Charter Holdings Value determined at the Closing had been (x) reduced by the
value of such assets as determined on Attachment A or as determined in clause
(5) above, and (y) increased by any liabilities (other than deferred taxes) and
preferred equity previously subtracted pursuant to clause (1) or (5) above,
estimated to have been incurred or assumed in respect of transactions referred
to in Attachment A or clause (1) or (5) above that are not consummated, (ii)
taking into account distributions from Charter LLC to its members and other
events occurring after the Closing but prior to the issuance of additional Units
to the Bresnan Holders and (iii) reducing the number of Total Estimated Units by
the number of Units that had been expected to be issued in such terminated
transaction. Similarly, if the amount of liabilities (other than deferred taxes)
and preferred stock actually incurred or assumed in connection with a pending
transaction is different from the amounts estimated to be incurred or assumed
for purposes of clauses (1) or (5) as a result of an increase or decrease in the
amount of common equity assumed to be contributed in connection with the
relevant transaction, an appropriate adjustment to Charter Holdings Value will
be made, and either additional Units will be issued to the Bresnan Holders or
Units will be surrendered to Charter LLC by the Bresnan Holders, in each case,
pro rata based on the relative amount of Equity Consideration received by each
such Bresnan Holder.

D. If the purchase price for any of the transactions included in Attachment A is
reduced after the date of the Purchase Agreement, whether before of after the
Closing, an appropriate redetermination of the Charter Holdings Value will be
made to account for any lower projection of 2000 EBITDA that relates to such
reduction. If such a redetermination occurs after the Closing, the Bresnan
Holders will receive additional Units pro rata based on the relative amount of
Equity Consideration received by each such Bresnan Holder.

E. The Bresnan Holders shall have reasonable access to the information and
documents necessary to verify the calculations made in accordance with the
methodology set forth above.




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                                  ATTACHMENT A
                                       TO
                           LLC UNIT FORMULA TERM SHEET

Charter Communications, Inc. Ownership Percentage Calculation
(all amounts in 000's)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                              <C>
Projected 2000 EBITDA*                                            $  1,578,200

Multiple                                                                  17.0

Enterprise Value                                                  $ 26,829,400

Plus Strike Price of Options**                                    $    344,360
                                                                  ------------
Subtotal:  Enterprise Value                                       $ 27,173,760

Less Pro-Forma Debt At Closing                                    $(10,897,000)
                                                                  ------------
Equity Value                                                      $ 16,276,760

Equity Contributed by Bresnan***                                  $  1,000,000

Pro-Forma Ownership Percentage                                            6.14%
</TABLE>


* See Next Page

** Assumes all options are exercised

***Assumes Equity Consideration is $1 billion




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Charter Communications, Inc.
Historical/Pro-forma System Cash Flow

(All amounts in thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  1998            Projected        Projected
                                                 Per S-4             1999            2000
                                                 -------             ----            ----
<S>                                             <C>               <C>              <C>
Charter/Marcus                                  $ 490,767         $ 540,600        $ 595,600
American Cable                                  $  18,843         $  19,700        $  21,700
Renaissance                                     $  31,116         $  35,300        $  38,800
Greater Media                                   $  33,756         $  39,600        $  40,700
Intermedia                                      $  89,174         $  95,800        $ 104,700
Helicon                                         $  38,230         $  45,400        $  49,900
Rifkin                                          $ 100,086         $ 115,300        $ 126,600
Vista                                           $   7,991         $  10,900        $  12,600
                                                ----------        ---------        ---------
Total System Cash Flow
for Charter Holdings                            $ 809,963         $ 902,600        $ 990,600
Less Corporate Overhead                                                  --        $ (30,000)
                                                                                   ---------
Charter EBITDA                                                                     $ 960,600
Avalon                                                                             $  62,200
Falcon                                                                             $ 248,000
Fanch                                                                              $ 147,400
Bresnan                                                                            $ 160,000
                                                                                   ---------
Total Charter                                                                      $1,578,200
</TABLE>




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                                                                           FINAL


                                    EXHIBIT J


                                TCI PUT AGREEMENT


         This Put Agreement ("Agreement") is made as of ______ __, 2000, by and
among Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company ("Charter LLC"), TCI Bresnan LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
("TCI Bresnan") and TCID of Michigan, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("TCID-MI")
(each of TCI Bresnan and TCID-MI a "Holder," and collectively, the "Holders"),
with reference to the following facts:

         A. Charter LLC is a party to that certain Purchase and Contribution
Agreement dated as of June 29, 1999 (the "Purchase Agreement"), pursuant to
which Charter LLC is acquiring, as of the date hereof, all of the outstanding
equity of Bresnan Communications Company Limited Partnership.

         B. Under the Purchase Agreement, the Holders are acquiring, as of the
date hereof, units of limited liability company interests in Charter LLC, which
are exchangeable for shares of common stock of the entity through which Charter
Communications, Inc. effects an initial public offering of indirect equity
interests in Charter LLC ("PublicCo").

         C. As an inducement for the Holders to consummate the transactions
contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, Charter LLC agreed to grant the Holders
the Put Options provided for herein, and the execution and delivery of this
Agreement by Charter LLC is a condition to closing under the Purchase Agreement.

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the respective covenants and
agreements of the parties and the Holders' consummating the transactions
contemplated by the Purchase Agreement and for other good and valuable
consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by
each party), the parties hereby agree as follows:

         1. Definitions. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein have the
meanings ascribed to such terms in the Purchase Agreement. As used in this
Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings:

                  "Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, any other
Person controlling, controlled by or under common control with the specified
Person, where "control" means the ownership, directly or indirectly, of voting
securities representing the right generally to elect a majority of the directors
(or similar officials) of a Person or the possession, by contract or otherwise,
of the authority to direct the management and policies of a Person.

                  "Annual Put Period" means the 90-day period beginning on
__________ [insert month and day of closing] for each of the years ________
[2003 (i.e., third year after closing)] through __________ [2010 (i.e., tenth
year after closing)].
<PAGE>   163
                  "Average Trading Price" as of any date, with respect to any
securities, means the average for the twenty full trading days preceding such
date of (i) the last reported sales prices, regular way, as reported on the
principal national securities exchange on which such securities are listed or
admitted for trading or (ii) if such securities are not listed or admitted for
trading on any national securities exchange, the last reported sales prices,
regular way, as reported on the Nasdaq National Market or, if such securities
are not listed on the Nasdaq National Market, the average of the highest bid and
lowest asked prices on each such trading day as reported on the Nasdaq Stock
Market, or (iii) if such securities are not listed or admitted to trading on any
national securities exchange, the Nasdaq National Market or the Nasdaq Stock
Market, the average of the highest bid and lowest asked prices on each such
trading day in the domestic over-the-counter market as reported by the National
Quotation Bureau, Incorporated, or any similar successor organization. For
purposes of this definition, a "trading day" means a day on which the principal
national securities exchange on which such securities are listed or admitted to
trading, or the Nasdaq National Market or the Nasdaq Stock Market, as
applicable, if such securities are not listed or admitted to trading on any
national securities exchange, is open for the transaction of business (unless
such trading shall have been suspended for the entire day) or, if such
securities are not listed or admitted to trading on any national securities
exchange, the Nasdaq National Market or the Nasdaq Stock Market, any day other
than a Saturday, Sunday, or other day on which commercial banking institutions
in New York, New York are required or authorized by law to remain closed.

                  "Capped Ownership Put Option" means the Put Option provided in
Section 2.1.2.

                  "Capped Ownership Put Period" means (i) with respect to any
Proposed Transaction (other than transactions pursuant to Public Equity
Repurchase Programs), the period beginning on the date that is two (2) days
prior to the closing of the Proposed Transaction (or, if later, the date notice
is received by the Holders pursuant to Section 2.1.1(b) with respect to such
Proposed Transaction) and ending on the 90th day following such beginning date,
and (ii) with respect to a Public Equity Repurchase Program, the period
beginning on the date on which the Put Units owned by Holders (and their
Permitted Transferees) represent more than 4.9%, in the aggregate, of all of the
outstanding common equity interests in Charter LLC, and ending 90 days after the
beginning of such period (or, if later, 5 days after termination of the Public
Equity Repurchase Program in question).

                  "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended.

                  "Exchange Agreement" means the exchange agreement entered into
in accordance with Section 5.16 of the Purchase Agreement.

                  "Executive Officer" shall have the meaning set forth in Rule
3b-7 under the Exchange Act.

                  "Fair Market Value" means the fixed cash price at which a
willing seller would sell and a willing buyer would buy, as of the date of
exercise of any Put Option, all of the common equity of Charter LLC (or its
successor) having full knowledge of all material


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facts, in an arm's length transaction with the expectation of concluding the
purchase and sale within a reasonable time on the basis of an agreement
containing customary terms and conditions. Section 3.5 describes the procedure
for determining Fair Market Value.

                  "IPO" shall mean the consummation of a bona fide firm
commitment underwritten public offering of the common stock of PublicCo
involving aggregate gross proceeds of at least $500 million, or a series of such
offerings with gross proceeds aggregating to at least $500 million.

                  "Permitted Transferee" shall mean any entity controlled by
AT&T Corp.

                  "Person" means any natural person, corporation, general or
limited partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust,
association or unincorporated entity of any kind.

                  "Proposed Transaction" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 2.1.1.

                  "Public Equity Repurchase Program" means a repurchase program
by PublicCo or an Affiliate thereof of PublicCo's common equity securities in
the public markets (or other similar program or series of transactions).

                  "Publicly Traded" shall have the following meaning: PublicCo
shall be "Publicly Traded" on any date (i) if an IPO has occurred prior to such
date and, on such date, (ii) the aggregate value of common equity securities of
PublicCo (determined based on the Average Trading Price of such securities
calculated as of the trading day immediately preceding such date) held by all
Persons who are not Affiliates or Executive Officers of PublicCo exceeds $500
million, (iii) the number of outstanding common equity securities of PublicCo
owned by Persons who are not Affiliates or Executive Officers of PublicCo is
greater than one-sixth of the aggregate number of common equity securities of
PublicCo sold in the IPO and (iv) PublicCo is subject to the reporting
requirements under Section 12 or Section 15 of the Exchange Act and is not
eligible to terminate such reporting pursuant to the rules and regulations
adopted pursuant to the Exchange Act.

                  "Put Period" means the Capped Ownership Put Period or any
Annual Put Period, as applicable.

                  "Put Unit" means, initially, one unit of Charter LLC delivered
to the initial Holders at the closing of the transactions contemplated by the
Purchase Agreement and, after the closing under the Purchase Agreement, any
additional or other interests, securities or other property received or
receivable in respect of that which immediately prior to the relevant event
comprised a Put Unit, whether as a result of a reorganization, merger,
consolidation, recapitalization, reclassification, subdivision, combination,
stock split, stock dividend, or other similar transaction, including without
limitation shares of common stock of PublicCo received in respect of a Put Unit
in accordance with the Exchange Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the
event additional units of Charter LLC are issued to the Holder (or the Holder
surrenders Units to Charter LLC) following the closing under the Purchase
Agreement in accordance with Exhibit I to the Purchase Agreement (LLC Unit
Formula Term Sheet), such issuance (or surrender) will result in additional (or
fewer) Put Units being outstanding (rather than adjusting that which is deemed
to comprise a single Put


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Unit). By way of example, if after the Holder received 10,000 units of Charter
LLC at the closing of the Purchase Agreement, Charter LLC terminated a pending
acquisition and was obligated under the Purchase Agreement to issue to the
Holder an additional 2,000 units, then the Holder would own 12,000 Put Units,
each consisting of one Charter LLC unit. If each unit of Charter LLC were
subsequently exchanged for 10 shares of PublicCo common stock, then the Holder
would own 12,000 Put Units, each consisting of 10 shares of common stock. If the
Holder then transferred 30,000 shares of PublicCo common stock to a Permitted
Transferee, the Holder would then own 9,000 Put Units, each consisting of 10
shares of common stock.

         2. Put Option Rights. Charter LLC hereby grants to the Holder, subject
to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the following rights and options
(each, a "Put Option", and collectively, the "Put Options"):

            2.1 Capped Ownership Put Option.

                  2.1.1 Charter LLC to Provide Notice to Holders of Certain
Transactions. Charter LLC shall give written notice to the Holders (a) prior to
the commencement of a Public Equity Repurchase Program, and (b) no later than 15
days prior to the consummation of any proposed transaction (other than a
transaction pursuant to a Public Equity Repurchase Program) the effect of which
would reasonably be expected to cause the Put Units owned by the Holders (and
their Permitted Transferees) to represent more than 4.9% in the aggregate of all
of the common equity interests of Charter LLC (either type of transaction, a
"Proposed Transaction"). In addition, Charter LLC shall give written notice to
the Holders promptly following the termination of a Public Equity Repurchase
Program. Charter LLC shall provide the Holders with such information as is
reasonably requested by the Holders regarding the expected timing of a Proposed
Transaction and the expected effect of such Proposed Transaction on the
percentage ownership of the Holders (and their Permitted Transferees) (subject
to reasonable and customary confidentiality agreements).

                  2.1.2 With respect to any Proposed Transaction, the Holders
shall each have the right, exercisable by delivery of written notice to Charter
LLC during the Capped Ownership Put Period with respect to such Proposed
Transaction, to sell to Charter LLC or its designee, a number of such Holder's
Put Units not to exceed the amount necessary to cause the Put Units owned by the
Holders (and their Permitted Transferees) not to be more than 4.9% in the
aggregate of all of the common equity interests of Charter LLC. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, in no event shall a Holder be permitted to exercise the Capped
Ownership Put Option if PublicCo is Publicly Traded at the time the Holder
wishes to exercise such Put Option. Upon the giving of the notice of exercise
described above, Charter LLC shall be obligated to buy or to cause its designee
to buy, and the Holder shall be obligated to sell, the number of Holder's Put
Units as to which the Capped Ownership Put Option has validly been exercised, at
the price and upon the terms and conditions specified in Section 3.

            2.2 Annual Put Option. TCI Bresnan shall have the right, exercisable
by delivery of written notice to Charter LLC during any Annual Put Period, to
sell to Charter LLC or its designee, any or all of TCI Bresnan's Put Units;
provided, however, in no event


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shall TCI Bresnan be permitted to exercise the Annual Put Option if PublicCo is
Publicly Traded at the time TCI Bresnan wishes to exercise such option. Upon the
giving of such notice, Charter LLC shall be obligated to buy or to cause its
designee to buy, and the Holder shall be obligated to sell, the number of TCI
Bresnan 's Put Units as to which the Annual Put Option has been exercised, at
the price and upon the terms and conditions specified in Section 3. The Annual
Put Option may only be exercised once during any Annual Put Period and, in any
event, may not be exercised (including all exercises by TCI Bresnan and its
Permitted Transferees) during more than two Annual Put Periods. After the Annual
Put Option has been exercised during two different Annual Put Periods, the
Annual Put Option and all rights thereunder shall terminate (except for rights
associated with the proper exercise of such Put Option prior to such
termination). Only Put Units originally issued to TCI Bresnan in connection with
the closing under the Purchase Agreement shall be subject to the Annual Put
Option. [NOTE: The Amount of Equity Consideration subject to the Annual Put
shall not exceed $300 Million.]

         3. Purchase Price; Closing.

            3.1 The purchase price per Put Unit to be paid upon the exercise of
any Put Option (the "Purchase Price") shall be equal to the value of such Put
Unit based on such Put Unit's proportionate share of Fair Market Value.

            3.2 The Purchase Price and the liabilities of Charter LLC and its
non-corporate Subsidiaries attributable to any Put Unit purchased pursuant to
this Put Agreement (together the "Purchase Consideration") shall be allocated
among the portions of the assets of Charter LLC and its non-corporate
Subsidiaries (to the extent applicable) attributable to the Put Unit in an
allocation agreement (the "Allocation Agreement") to be prepared in accordance
with the rules under Sections 743(b), 751, 755 and 1060 of the Internal Revenue
Code. The parties agree that the Purchase Consideration shall be allocated among
the assets of Charter LLC and its non-corporate subsidiaries by allocating an
amount to the portion of the tangible assets of Charter LLC and its
non-corporate subsidiaries attributable to the Put Unit equal to the portion of
the book value for financial statement purposes of such tangible assets
attributable to the Put Unit, allocating an amount to the portions of the stock
of the corporate subsidiaries of Charter LLC attributable to the Put Unit equal
to their fair value as reasonably determined by Charter LLC and allocating the
remainder to the portion of the franchises of Charter LLC and its non-corporate
subsidiaries attributable to the Put Unit. Charter LLC shall deliver a draft of
the Allocation Agreement to the Holder within thirty (30) days after the Closing
and Charter LLC and Holder shall mutually agree upon the Allocation Agreement.
Neither Charter LLC nor Holder shall unreasonably withhold its approval and
consent with respect to the Allocation Agreement. Unless otherwise required by
applicable law, Charter LLC and Holder agree to act, and cause their respective
affiliates to act, in accordance with the computations and allocations contained
in the Allocation Agreement in any relevant tax returns or similar filings
(including any forms or reports required to be filed pursuant to Section 1060 of
the Code ("1060 Forms")), to cooperate in the preparation of any 1060 Forms, to
file such 1060 Forms in the manner required by applicable law and to not take
any position inconsistent with such Allocation Agreement upon examination of any
tax refund or refund claim, in any litigation or otherwise.

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         3.3 At the closing of the purchase and sale of Put Units pursuant to
the exercise of any Put Option hereunder (the "Closing"), (a) Charter LLC or its
designee shall pay to the Holder the Purchase Price in immediately available
funds by wire transfer or certified bank check; and (b) the Holder shall deliver
to Charter LLC or its designee one or more certificates evidencing the Put Units
to be purchased and sold at the Closing (if such Put Units are certificated
securities), together with duly executed assignments separate from certificate
in form and substance sufficient to effectuate the transfer of such Put Units to
Charter LLC or its designee, together with a certificate of the Holder and its
Permitted Transferee, if applicable, reaffirming the representations in Section
4.

         3.4 The Closing with respect to the exercise of any Put Option shall be
held at the offices of Irell & Manella LLP in Los Angeles, California, on a
business day selected by Charter LLC (as to which prompt written notice is to be
given to the Holder) no later than 120 days after the delivery of notice that
the Put Option is being exercised, or at such other time and place as the Holder
and Charter LLC may agree. The Holder and Charter LLC will cooperate so as to
permit all documents required to be delivered at the Closing to be delivered by
mail, delivery service or courier without requiring either party or its or its
representatives to be physically present at the Closing.

            3.5 Fair Market Value.

            (a) At the request of a Holder in connection with its exercise of
any Put Option, Charter LLC and such Holder will attempt to agree on Fair Market
Value. If they are unable to agree on Fair Market Value within 20 days of such
request, then Charter LLC and the Holder will each select within two business
days after the end of such 20 day period a qualified appraiser, and such
selected appraisers will, within 30 days of their selection, render their
respective determinations of Fair Market Value. Such determinations
will be delivered concurrently, so that Charter LLC and the Holder will each
learn at the same time the determination of the other's appraiser.

            (b) If the Fair Market Value reflected in the higher of the two
appraisals (the "Higher Initial Appraisal") is not greater than 105% of the Fair
Market Value reflected in the lower of the two appraisals (the "Lower Initial
Appraisal"), Fair Market Value will be the average of the two appraisals. If the
two appraisals are not within this range, the two appraisers will within two
business days select a third qualified appraiser to determine Fair Market Value.
The third appraiser will deliver to Charter LLC and the Holder its determination
of Fair Market Value within 30 days of its selection.

            (c) If the Higher Initial Appraisal is greater than 105% but not
greater than 120% of the Lower Initial Appraisal, then Fair Market Value will be
equal to the average of the two of the three appraisals that are closest to one
another (or if the highest and lowest appraisal are equidistant from the middle,
then Fair Market Value will be equal to the middle appraisal).

            (d) If the Higher Initial Appraisal is greater than 120% of the
Lower Initial Appraisal, then Fair Market Value will be equal to either the
Higher Initial Appraisal or the Lower Initial Appraisal, whichever is closest to
the third appraisal (or if the


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Higher Initial Appraisal and the Lower Initial Appraisal are equidistant from
the third appraisal, then such Fair Market Value will be equal to the third
appraisal).

            (e) Charter LLC will pay the cost of the appraisals and will
promptly make available to Charter LLC, the Holder, their respective
representatives and the appraisers selected as provided above (subject to
appropriate and customary confidentiality agreements) all information concerning
Charter LLC and its finances and operations as may be reasonably requested for
purposes of determining Fair Market Value.

         4. Representations of the Holder. The Holder represents and warrants to
Charter LLC and any of its designees or assignees that on the date hereof and at
each Closing: (a) the Holder has full power and authority to execute and deliver
this Agreement and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby; (b) this
Agreement is the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Holder, enforceable
against the Holder in accordance with its terms; (c) at the Closing, the Holder
will own all of the Put Units required to be purchased and sold at the Closing,
both of record and beneficially, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances or
adverse interests of any kind or nature whatsoever (including any restriction on
the right to vote, sell or otherwise dispose of the Put Units (other than
restrictions set forth in the Charter LLC Operating Agreement, those arising
under applicable law and those arising under the organizational documents of the
issuer of the Put Units)); and (d) upon the transfer of the Put Units pursuant
to Section 3, Charter LLC or its designee will receive good title to the Put
Units, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and adverse interests created
by the Holder, other than those arising under applicable law or those arising
under the organizational documents of the relevant issuer.

         5. Representations of Charter LLC. Charter LLC represents and warrants
to the Holders and each Permitted Transferee that on the date hereof and at all
times hereafter through the Closing: (a) Charter LLC has full power and
authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and consummate the transactions
contemplated hereby; (b) this Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding
obligation of Charter LLC, enforceable against Charter LLC in accordance with
its terms, except as the enforceability of this Agreement may be limited by
bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance or
similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally or by judicial discretion in
the enforcement of equitable remedies; and (c) the execution and delivery of
this Agreement does not, and its performance of its obligations under this
Agreement will not, violate, conflict with or constitute a breach of, or a
default under, any material agreement, indenture or instrument to which it is a
party or which is binding on it, and will not result in the creation of any lien
on, or security interest in, any of its assets (other than such violations,
breaches, defaults, liens or security interests that would not materially and
adversely affect its ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement).

         6. Termination of Put Options.

            6.1 This Agreement shall terminate upon _________ [the 90th day
following the tenth anniversary of the closing under the Put Agreement]. Upon
termination of this Agreement, all Put Options and all rights associated
therewith (other than rights associated with the proper and timely exercise of
such Put Options) shall immediately terminate.

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            6.2 This Agreement and the Put Options provided hereunder shall
terminate as to any Put Units on the date on which such Put Units are first
transferred by a Holder to a person or entity that is not a Permitted
Transferee.

         7. Miscellaneous.

            7.1 Complete Agreement; Modifications. This Agreement constitutes
the parties' entire agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof and
supersedes all other agreements, representations, warranties, statements,
promises and understandings, whether oral or written, with respect to the
subject matter hereof. This Agreement may not be amended, altered or modified
except by a writing signed by both parties.

            7.2 Additional Documents. Each party hereto agrees to execute any
and all further documents and writings and to perform such other actions which
may be or become necessary or expedient to effectuate and carry out this
Agreement.

            7.3 Notices. Any notice or other communication required or permitted
to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sufficiently given if
delivered in person or transmitted by telecopy or similar means of recorded
electronic communication to the relevant party, addressed as follows (or at such
other address as either party shall have designated by notice as herein provided
to the other party):

                  If to the Holder, to the address set forth in the Notice
provision of the Purchase Agreement.

                  If to Charter LLC:

                           Charter Communications, Inc.
                           12444 Powerscourt Drive
                           St. Louis, Missouri 63131
                           Attention:  Jerald L. Kent, President
                           Telecopy: (314) 965-8793

                  with a copy to:

                           Irell & Manella LLP
                           1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 900
                           Los Angeles, California 90067-4276
                           Attention: Alvin G. Segel
                           Telecopy: (310) 203-7199

Any such notice or other communication shall be deemed to have been given and
received on the day on which it is delivered or telecopied (or, if such day is
not a business day or if the notice or other communication is not telecopied
during business hours, at the place of receipt, on the next following business
day); provided, however, that any such notice or other communication shall be
deemed to have been given and received on the day on which it is sent if
delivery thereof is refused or if delivery thereof in the manner described above
is not possible because of the intended recipient's failure to advise the
sending party of a change in the intended recipient's address or telecopy
number.

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         7.4 No Third-Party Benefits. None of the provisions of this Agreement
shall be for the benefit of, or enforceable by, any person or entity that is not
a party to this Agreement, other than any Permitted Transferees of the Holder.

         7.5 Waivers Strictly Construed. With regard to any power, remedy or
right provided herein or otherwise available to any party hereunder (a) no
waiver or extension of time shall be effective unless expressly contained in a
writing signed by the waiving party; and (b) no alternation, modification or
impairment shall be implied by reason of any previous waiver, extension of time,
delay or omission in exercise or other indulgence.

         7.6 Severability. The validity, legality or enforceability of the
remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected even if one or more of the
provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable in any respect.

         7.7 Undertakings. All authority herein conferred or agreed to be
conferred upon a party to this Agreement and all agreements of a party contained
herein shall survive the death or incapacity of such party (or any of them).

         7.8 Successors and Assigns. Except as provided herein to the contrary,
this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the
parties, their respective heirs, estates, personal representatives,
conservators, successors and permitted assigns.

         7.9 Assignments.

             (a) The Holders may transfer some or all of their Put Units to any
person or entity that is a Permitted Transferee, and the Holders may assign
their rights under this Agreement with respect to the transferred Put Units,
without the consent of Charter LLC, to such Permitted Transferee.

             (b) Upon the transfer of Put Units to any Permitted Transferee and
the assignment to such Permitted Transferee of a Holder's rights under this
Agreement with respect to the transferred Put Units, Charter LLC and the
Permitted Transferee will enter into a Put Agreement in the form hereof, and
Charter LLC and the Permitted Transferee will thereupon have the rights and be
subject to the obligations set forth in such Put Agreement. A Permitted
Transferee may only transfer Put Units to a person or entity who would have been
"Permitted Transferees" of the original Holder of such Put Units.

             (c) Charter LLC is entitled, in its sole discretion, to assign its
rights to purchase any Put Units under this Agreement to one or more entities
controlled by Charter LLC and organized under the laws of the United States or
any state thereof, but no such assignment will relieve Charter LLC of any of its
obligations under this Agreement.

         7.10 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of New York, without regard to any choice of law provisions of that state
or the laws of any other jurisdiction.

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         7.11 Headings. The Section headings in this Agreement are inserted only
as a matter of convenience and in no way define, limit, extend or interpret the
scope of this Agreement or of any particular Section.

         7.12 Number and Gender. Throughout this Agreement, as the context may
require, (a) the masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter; and the
neuter gender includes the masculine and feminine; and (b) the singular tense
and number includes the plural, and the plural tense and number includes the
singular.

         7.13 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in two
or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of
which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

         7.14 Costs. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, each party
will bear its or its own costs in connection with the exercise of the Holders'
right under this Agreement and the purchase and sale of any Put Units pursuant
to this Agreement.

         7.15 Default. In the event of any legal action between the parties
arising out of or in relation to this Agreement, the prevailing party in such
legal action shall be entitled to recover, in addition to any other legal
remedies, all of its or its costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's
fees, from the non-prevailing party, regardless of whether such legal action is
prosecuted to completion.



                      [SIGNATURES BEGIN ON FOLLOWING PAGE]



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                   [FIRST SIGNATURE PAGE TO TCI PUT AGREEMENT]

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on
the date first set forth above.



                                   CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC





                                   -------------------------------------
                                   By: Curtis S. Shaw, Senior Vice President
<PAGE>   173
                  [SECOND SIGNATURE PAGE TO TCI PUT AGREEMENT]



                                   TCID OF MICHIGAN, INC.


                                        By:___________________________________

                                        Name: ________________________________

                                        Title: _______________________________


                                   TCI BRESNAN LLC

                                        By:___________________________________

                                        Name: ________________________________

                                        Title: _______________________________

<PAGE>   1
logo and vignette                                          Exhibit 4.1

Charter Communications, Inc.

C

THIS CERTIFICATE IS TRANSFERABLE IN
NEW YORK, N.Y. AND RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.

INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS
OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE

CUSIP 16117M 10 7

SEE REVERSE FOR CERTAIN DEFINITIONS


This Certifies that


is the owner of


FULLY PAID AND NON-ASSESSABLE SHARES, $.001 PAR VALUE, OF THE CLASS A COMMON
STOCK OF

Charter Communications, Inc.

transferable on the books of the Corporation by the holder hereof in person or
by duly authorized attorney upon surrender of this certificate properly
endorsed.

This certificate is not valid unless countersigned and registered by the
Transfer Agent and Registrar.

Witness the facsimile seal of the Corporation and the facsimile signatures of
its duly authorized officers.

Dated:

COUNTERSIGNED AND REGISTERED:
CHASEMELLON SHAREHOLDER SERVICES, L.L.C.
TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR
BY



AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

signature

President and Chief Executive Officer

Signature

Secretary
<PAGE>   2
        The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face
of this certificate, shall be construed as though they were written out in full
according to applicable laws  or regulations:


TEN COM - as tenants in common
TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties
JT TEN  - as joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as
          tenants in common
TOD     - transfer on death direction in event of owner's death, to
          person named on face




<TABLE>
<S>                      <C>                                           <C>
UNIF GIFT MIN ACT-            as Custodian for
                         (Cust)                                        (Minor)
                         under Uniform Gifts to Minors Act

                                    (State)

UNIF TRAN MIN ACT-            as Custodian for
                         (Cust)                                        (Minor)
                          under Uniform Transfers to Minors Act

                                    (State)
</TABLE>

Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.

For Value Received,                       hereby sell, assign and transfer unto

PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER
IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE

(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPEWRITE NAME AND ADDRESS OF ASSIGNEE)

Shares

represented by the within Certificate, and do hereby irrevocably
constitute and appoint

Attorney

        to transfer the said shares on the books of the within-named Corporation
with full power of substitution in  the premises.

Dated

        NOTICE: THE SIGNATURE(S) TO THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST CORRESPOND WITH THE
NAME(S) AS WRITTEN UPON THE FACE OF THE CERTIFICATE IN EVERY PARTICULAR, WITHOUT
ALTERATION OR ENLARGEMENT OR ANY CHANGE WHATEVER.


Signature(s) Guaranteed:



        NOTICE: THE SIGNATURE(S) MUST BE GUARANTEED BY AN ELIGIBLE GUARANTOR
INSTITUTION (BANKS, STOCKBROKERS, SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS AND CREDIT
UNIONS WITH MEMBERSHIP IN AN APPROVED SIGNATURE GUARANTEE MEDALLION PROGRAM),
PURSUANT TO S.E.C. RULE 17Ad-15.

<PAGE>   1





                                                                     EXHIBIT 5.1

                     PAUL, HASTINGS, JANOFSKY & WALKER LLP
                                399 Park Avenue
                            New York, New York 10022




                                       October   , 1999




Charter Communications, Inc.
12444 Powerscourt Drive
St. Louis, Missouri 63131

     Re:  Charter Communications, Inc.
          Registration Statement on Form S-1

Ladies and Gentlemen:

     This opinion is delivered in our capacity as counsel to Charter
Communications, Inc., a Delaware company ("the Company"), in connection with
the Company's registration statement on Form S-1 (the "Registration Statement")
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), relating to the
registration by the Company of up to 172,500,000 shares of common stock, par
value $.001 per share (the "Shares").


     In connection with this opinion, we have examined copies or originals of
such documents, resolutions, certificates and instruments of the Company as we
have deemed necessary to form a basis for the opinion hereinafter expressed. In
addition, we have reviewed such other instruments and documents as we have
deemed necessary to form a basis for the opinion hereinafter expressed. In our
examination of the foregoing, we have assumed, without independent
investigation, (i) the genuineness of all signatures, and the authority of all
persons or entities signing all documents examined by us and (ii) the
authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals and the conformity
to authentic original documents of all copies submitted to us as certified,
conformed or photostatic copies. With regard to certain factual matters, we have
relied, without independent investigation or verification, upon statements and
representations of representatives of the Company.

     Based upon and subject to the foregoing, we are of the opinion, as of
the date hereof, that the Shares, when issued and delivered in the manner set
forth in the Registration Statement, will be validly issued, fully paid and
nonassessable.


<PAGE>   2

Charter Communications, Inc
October __, 1999
Page 2



     We hereby consent to being named as counsel to the Company in the
Registration Statement, to the references therein to our firm under the caption
"Legal Matters" and to the inclusion of this opinion as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement. In giving this consent, we do not thereby admit that we
are within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of
the Securities Act or the rules and regulations of the Commission thereunder.

                                       Very truly yours,




                                       Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP



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                                                                 Exhibit 10.2(b)


                       SECOND AMENDED MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT


                  THIS SECOND AMENDED MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is
made as of the ____day of ___________, 1999 by and among Charter Investment,
Inc., a Delaware corporation (formerly known as Charter Communications, Inc.)
("Investment"), Charter Communications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation ("CCI"),
and Charter Communications Operating, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
("Charter Operating").

                                    RECITALS

         A.       Investment and Charter Operating entered into an Amended and
Restated Management Agreement dated as of March 17, 1999 (the "Management
Agreement").

         B.       In connection with an initial public offering of CCI common
stock, the parties wish to amend the Management Agreement and CCI wishes to
acquire all of Investment's right, title and interest under the Management
Agreement and to assume all of Investment's obligations and liabilities under
the Management Agreement.

                  NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto
hereby agree as follows:

         1.       Amendment. Upon the Effective Date (as defined below), the
first paragraph of Section 3(a) of the Management Agreement shall be amended to
read as follows:

                  "All expenses, costs, losses, liabilities or damages incurred
         with respect to the ownership or operation of the Cable Systems,
         including, without limitation, wages, salaries and other labor costs
         incurred in the construction, maintenance, expansion or operation of
         the Cable Systems, or personnel working on special projects or services
         for the Company, will be paid by the Company and, to the extent that
         the Manager pays or incurs any obligation for any such expenses, costs,
         losses, liabilities or damages, the Company, subject to the limitations
         set forth in Section 5, will pay or reimburse the Manager therefor, as
         well as for any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the
         Manager in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement.
         Subject to the payment priority provisions of this Section 3, the
         Company agrees to pay the Manager such costs and expenses, which shall
         include all the costs, expenses, liabilities and damages incurred by
         the Manager in performing its obligations hereunder and any payments
         that the Manager may become obligated to pay pursuant to the Mutual
         Services Agreement (the "Management Expenses") monthly in arrears,
         provided, that in no event shall the aggregate Management Expenses paid
         during any fiscal quarter exceed three percent (3.0%) of the Gross
         Revenue (as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting
         principles) of the Company for that quarter. "Gross Revenue" will
         include all revenues from the operation of the Cable Systems including,
         without limitation, subscriber payments, advertising revenues and


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         revenues from other services provided by the Cable Systems, but not
         including interest income or income from investments unrelated to the
         Cable Systems. Accrual of such Management Expenses shall commence upon
         the Effective Date (as defined below) of this Agreement. The Management
         Expenses payable pursuant to this paragraph for any month shall be
         reduced by the amount of any management fees and expenses with respect
         to Gross Revenue of a subsidiary of the Company and separately paid to
         the Manager for such month pursuant to a separate management agreement
         between the Manager and a subsidiary of the Company."

         2.       Assignment and Assumption of Management Agreement.

                  (a)      Upon the Effective Date, Investment hereby fully and
                           completely assigns to CCI all of Investment's right,
                           title and interest in and to, and its obligations
                           under, the Management Agreement.

                  (b)      Upon the Effective Date, CCI hereby fully and
                           completely assumes all of Investment's right, title
                           and interest in and to, and agrees to perform when
                           due, all obligations of Investment under, the
                           Management Agreement.

         3.       Mutual Services Agreement. Nothing contained herein shall
affect Investment's obligations under the Mutual Services Agreement dated as of
the date hereof.

         4.       Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective only
upon the closing (the "Effective Date") of the initial public offering of CCI as
contemplated by its Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. If such closing does not occur for any reason, or has
not occurred by January 1, 2000, this Agreement shall be of no force or effect
and none of Investment, CCI or Charter Operating shall have any rights,
obligations or liabilities under or arising out of this Agreement.

         5.       Amendments. This Agreement cannot be amended, waived, or
terminated except by a writing signed by all parties.

         6.       Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more
separately executed counterparts, which may include faxed signature pages, each
of which counterparts shall be deemed an original, but all of which together
shall constitute one and the same instrument.


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                  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Second
Amended Management Agreement to be duly executed and delivered as of the date
first above written and effective as of the Effective Date.


                                       CHARTER INVESTMENT, INC.,
                                       a Delaware corporation



                                       By:__________________________________
                                          Name:
                                          Title:


                                       CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.,
                                       a Delaware corporation



                                       By:__________________________________
                                          Name:
                                          Title:



                                       CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC,
                                       a Delaware limited liability company



                                       By:__________________________________
                                          Name:
                                          Title:


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                                                                Exhibit 10.2 (c)



                            MUTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT


         THIS MUTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made as of the
_____ day of ____________________, 1999 by and between Charter Communications,
Inc., a Delaware corporation ("CCI"), and Charter Investment, Inc., a Delaware
corporation ("CII").

                                    RECITALS

         A.       CII has or will assign to CCI certain agreements relating to
                  the operation of cable television systems owned by CCI and its
                  subsidiaries (the "Cable Systems").

         B.       CCI has or will enter into Management Agreements pursuant to
                  which it will manage the Cable Systems.

         C.       CCI has or will become the sole manager of Charter
                  Communications Holding Company, LLC ("Charter Holdco").

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as
follows:

         1.       Officers. The officers of CII will also serve as officers of
CCI. As of the Effective Date (as defined below), certain officers of CII to be
designated will no longer be employees of CII and will become employees of CCI.
Each party hereto agrees that the officers and employees of each shall be
available to the other party to provide the services set forth in paragraph 2
hereof.

         2.       Services. Each of CCI and CII agree to provide such services
to the other as may be reasonably requested in order to manage Charter Holdco
and to manage and operate the Cable Systems, including but not limited to:

                  (a)      assistance by management and employees of either
party to the other party;

                  (b)      use by CCI of such office space, administrative and
support facilities and other services as CCI may reasonably request; and

                  (c)      review, consultation and advice by either party to
the other party with respect to the management and operations of the Cable
Systems.

         3.       Term. The term of this Agreement shall be ten years,
commencing on the Effective Date (as defined below). This Agreement may be
terminated at any time by either party upon thirty days' written notice to the
other.

         4.       Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective only
upon the closing (the "Effective Date") of the initial public offering of CCI as
contemplated by its Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. If such closing does


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not occur for any reason, or has not occurred by January 1, 2000, this Agreement
shall be of no force or effect and neither CCI nor CII shall have any rights,
obligations or liabilities under or arising out of this Agreement.

         5.       Payments. Subject to Section 5 of this Agreement, all expenses
and costs incurred with respect to the services provided hereunder, including
without limitation, wages, salaries and other labor costs, will be paid by CCI.
Such costs and expenses shall be reimbursed by CCI to CII monthly in arrears.

         6.       Indemnity. Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the
other party and its directors, officers and employees from and against any and
all claims that may be made against any of them in connection with this
Agreement except due to its or their gross negligence or willful misconduct.

         7.       Notices. All notices, demands, requests or other
communications required or that may be given under this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be given to the other party by personal delivery, overnight
air courier (with receipt signature) or facsimile transmissions (with
confirmation of transmission) sent :

                           If to CII:

                           Charter Investment, Inc.
                           12444 Powerscourt Drive, Suite 400
                           St. Louis, Missouri  63131
                           Attention:  Jerald L. Kent
                           Fax:  314-965-8793

                           If to CCI:

                           Charter Communications, Inc.
                           12444 Powerscourt Drive, Suite 400
                           St. Louis, Missouri  63131
                           Attention:  Jerald L. Kent
                           Fax:  314-965-8793

         8.       Governing Law. This Agreement and the rights and obligations
of the parties hereunder and the persons subject hereto shall be governed by,
and construed and interpreted in accordance with, the laws of the State of New
York, without giving effect to the choice of law principals thereof.

         9.       Further Assurances. Each of the parties to this Agreement
agrees to execute and deliver such other documents and to take such other action
as may be necessary or convenient to consummate the purposes and subject matter
of this Agreement.


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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed as of the day and year first above written and effective as of the
Effective Date.

                                          CHARTER INVESTMENT, INC.,
                                          a Delaware corporation


                                          By: __________________________________
                                              Name:
                                              Title:



                                          CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.,
                                          a Delaware corporation


                                          By: __________________________________
                                              Name:
                                              Title:


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                                                                Exhibit 10.2 (d)


                              MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT



         THIS MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made as of the __ day
of _____, 1999, by and between Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company (the "Company"), and Charter Communications,
Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Manager").

         A.       The Company desires to retain the Manager to manage and
                  operate the cable television systems owned by the Company and
                  its subsidiaries and any cable television systems subsequently
                  acquired by the Company and its subsidiaries (except those
                  cable television systems managed under a separate management
                  agreement between the Manager and Charter Communications
                  Operating, LLC) (the "Cable Systems").

         B.       The Manager has agreed to manage and operate the Cable
                  Systems, all upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set
                  forth.

         In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained
herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as
follows:

         1.       Retention of the Manager. The Company hereby appoints the
Manager as a manager for the Cable Systems, and the Manager hereby agrees to
serve the Company as a manager for the Cable Systems, pursuant to the terms and
conditions hereinafter set forth.

         2.       Authority and Duties of the Manager.

                  (a)      The Company agrees to seek the advice of the Manager
regarding the business, properties and activities of the Cable Systems during
the term hereof, and subject to the direction, control and general supervision
of the Company, the Manager agrees to provide such advice. The Manager shall
give such advice in a businesslike, efficient, lawful and professional manner in
accordance with this Agreement.

                  (b)      Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the
Manager shall provide all management services with respect to the operation of
the Cable Systems, including, but not limited to the following:

                           (i)      advice concerning the hiring, termination,
performance and training of personnel;
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                           (ii)     review, consultation and advice concerning
personnel, operations, engineering and other management and operating policies
and procedures;

                           (iii)    review, consultation and advice concerning
maintenance standards for plant and equipment of the Cable Systems, advice as to
the Cable Systems' normal repairs, replacements, maintenance and plant upgrades,
and provide for periodic inspections;

                           (iv)     recommendations on all necessary action to
keep the operation of the Cable Systems in compliance, in all material respects,
with the conditions of the Company's franchises and all applicable rules,
regulations and orders of any federal, state, county or municipal authority
having jurisdiction over the Cable Systems;

                           (v)      assistance in the negotiation, on behalf of
the Company, of operating agreements (including, but not limited to, pole
attachment agreements, office and headend leases, easements and right-of-way
agreements), contracts for the purchase, lease, license or use of properties,
equipment and rights as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the
operation or maintenance of the Cable Systems and such other agreements on
behalf of the Company as are necessary or advisable for the furnishing of
program services for the Cable Systems;

                           (vi)     development of recommendations for, and
negotiate the acquisition and maintenance of, such insurance coverage with
respect to the Cable Systems as the Company may determine upon advice and
consultation of the Manager;

                           (vii)    guidance on all marketing, sales promotions
and advertising for the Cable Systems;

                           (viii)   assistance in the financial budgeting
process and the implementation of appropriate accounting, financial,
administrative and managerial controls for the Cable Systems;

                           (ix)     preparation for use by the Company of
financial reports and maintenance of books of accounts and other records
reflecting the results of operation of each Cable System and/or subsidiary; and

                           (x)      advice and consultation with the Company in
connection with any and all aspects of the Cable Systems and the day to day
operation thereof and consultation with the Company with respect to the
selection of attorneys, consultants and accountants.

         3.       Management Expenses.

                  (a)      All expenses, costs, losses, liabilities or damages
incurred with respect to the ownership or operation of the Cable Systems,
including, without limitation, wages, salaries and other labor costs incurred in
the construction, maintenance, expansion or operation of the Cable Systems, or
personnel working on special projects or services for the Company, will be paid
by the Company and, to the extent that the Manager pays or incurs any obligation
for any such expenses, costs, losses, liabilities or damages, the Company,
subject to the limitations set forth in Section 5, will pay or reimburse the
Manager therefor, as well as for any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred
by the Manager in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement.
Subject to the payment priority provisions of this Section 3, the Company agrees
to pay the Manager such costs and expenses, which shall include all the costs,
expenses, liabilities and damages incurred by the Manager in performing its
obligations hereunder and any payments that the Manager may become obligated to
pay pursuant to the Mutual Services Agreement (the "Management Expenses") set
forth above monthly in arrears, provided, that in no event shall the total
Management Expenses paid during any fiscal quarter exceed three percent (3.0%)
of the Gross Revenue (as determined in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles) of the Company for that quarter. "Gross Revenue" will
include all revenues from the operation of the Cable Systems including, without
limitation, subscriber payments, advertising revenues and revenues from other
services provided by the Cable Systems, but not including interest income or
income from investments unrelated to the Cable Systems. Accrual of such
Management Expenses shall commence upon the Effective Date (as defined below) of
this Agreement. The Management Expenses payable pursuant to this paragraph for
any month shall be reduced by the amount of any management fees and expenses
with respect to Gross Revenue of a subsidiary of the Company and separately paid
to the Manager for such month pursuant to a separate management agreement
between the Manager and a subsidiary of the Company.

                  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Management Expenses due and
payable as provided in this Section 3 shall be subordinated and junior in right
of payment to the prior payment in full in cash of all of the Senior Debt (as
defined below) and shall not be paid except to the extent allowed under the
Credit Agreement (as defined below). In the event of any bankruptcy or similar
proceeding relative to the Company (a "Reorganization"), then all of the Senior
Debt shall first be paid in full in cash before any payment of the Management
Expenses is made, and in any Reorganization any amount payable in respect of the
Management Expenses shall be paid directly to the Funding Agent referred to
below, unless all the Senior Debt has been paid in full in cash. The Manager
hereby irrevocably authorizes the Funding Agent, as attorney-in-fact for the
Manager, to vote, file or prove any claim or proof of claim in any
Reorganization in respect of the Management Expenses and to demand, sue for,
collect and receive any such payment. The Manager shall take any actions
requested by the Funding Agent in order to accomplish any of the foregoing. If
the Manager receives any payment hereunder in violation of the terms hereof or
in connection with any Reorganization (prior to the payment in full in cash of
the Senior Debt), the Manager shall hold such payment in trust for the benefit
of the holders of the Senior Debt and forthwith pay it over to the Funding
Agent. Amounts payable to the Manager in accordance with this Section 3 which
remain unpaid by reason of the foregoing shall be accrued as a liability of the
Company and shall be payable as soon as the conditions to payment are fulfilled.
The deferred portion of the Management Expenses will bear interest at the rate
of ten percent (10%) per annum, compounded annually, from the date otherwise due
and payable until the payment thereof.


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                  As used herein, (i) "Credit Agreement" means the Credit
Agreement, dated as of March 18, 1999, among Charter Communications Operating,
LLC ("Charter Operating"), certain of its affiliates, the Lenders parties
thereto and the Funding Agent, Documentation Agent, Syndication Agents and
Administrative Agents named therein, as amended, restated, supplemented or
otherwise modified from time to time, and (ii) "Senior Debt" means the principal
amount of all loans and guarantee obligations from time to time outstanding or
owing under the Credit Agreement and the other loan documents executed and
delivered by Charter Operating pursuant thereto, together with interest thereon
(including any interest subsequent to any filing for Reorganization, whether or
not such interest would constitute an allowed claim, calculated at the rate set
forth for overdue loans in the Credit Agreement) and all other obligations of
Charter Operating under the Credit Agreement and such other loan documents.

                  (b)      Notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement
pursuant to Section 4, the Manager shall, subject to the limitations set forth
above, remain entitled (i) to receive the Management Expenses set forth in
Section 3(a) for any costs or expenses incurred prior to the date of termination
which have not been paid to the Company; and (ii) to receive payment of the
deferred Management Expenses at the time of such termination if, and to the
extent that, payment thereof is otherwise permitted under Section 3(a).

         4.       Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective only
upon the closing (the "Effective Date") of the initial public offering of the
Manager as contemplated by its Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. If such closing does not occur for any
reason, or has not occurred by January 1, 2000, this Agreement shall be of no
force or effect and neither the Company nor the Manager shall have any rights,
obligations or liabilities under or arising out of this Agreement.

         5.       Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall be ten
years commencing on the Effective Date, unless sooner terminated pursuant to the
terms of this Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated as follows: (a) by the
Company immediately upon written notice to the manager for Cause (as defined
below) or (b) automatically on the consummation of the sale of all or
substantially all of the Company's assets. For purposes hereof, "Cause" shall
exist if the Manager has engaged in gross negligence or willful misconduct in
the performance of its duties hereunder which could have a material adverse
effect on the Company.

         6.       Liability. The Company shall bear any and all expenses,
liabilities, losses or damages resulting from the operation of the Cable
Systems, and the Manager, its partners, officers, directors and employees shall
not, under any circumstances, be held liable therefor, except that the Manager
shall be liable for any loss or damage which results from its own gross
negligence or willful misconduct. Neither the Manager nor any of its partners,
members, officers, directors and employees shall be held to have incurred any
liability to the Company, the Cable Systems or any third party by virtue of any
action not constituting gross negligence or willful misconduct taken in good
faith by it in discharge of its duties hereunder, and the Company agrees to
indemnify the manager and its shareholders, partners, directors, officers and
employees and hold the Manager and its partners, directors, officers and
employees harmless with respect of the foregoing, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys' fees.


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         7.       Notices. All notices, demands, requests or other
communications which may be or are required to be given, served or sent by a
party pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given
upon receipt if personally delivered (including by messenger or recognized
delivery or courier service) or on the date of receipt on the return receipt if
mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage
prepaid, delivered or addressed as set forth below. Rejection or other refusal
to accept or the inability to deliver because of changed address of which no
notice was given shall be deemed receipt of the notice:

                  (a)      If to the Company:

                           Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC
                           12444 Powerscourt Drive, Suite 400
                           St. Louis, Missouri  63131
                           Attention:  Jerald L. Kent

                  (b)      If to the Manager:

                           Charter Communications, Inc.
                           12444 Powerscourt Drive, Suite 400
                           St. Louis, Missouri  63131
                           Attention:  Jerald L. Kent

         8.       Governing Law. This Agreement and the rights and obligations
of the parties hereunder and the persons subject hereto shall be governed by,
and construed and interpreted in accordance with, the laws of the State of New
York, without giving effect to the choice of law principles thereof.

         9.       Miscellaneous. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure
to the benefit of and be enforceable by and against the parties hereto and their
respective successors and assigns. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement
and understanding among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter
hereof and supercedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to the
subject matter hereof. The headings in this Agreement are for purposes of
reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the meaning hereof. This
Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be
an original, but all of which together shall constitute one instrument. This
Agreement is not transferable or assignable by any of the parties hereto except
as may be expressly provided herein. This Agreement may not be amended,
supplemented or otherwise modified except in accordance with the Credit
Agreement.


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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed as of the day and year first above written and effective as of the
Effective Date.



                               CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC
                               a Delaware limited liability company





                               By:______________________________________________
                                     Name:  Curtis S. Shaw
                                     Title: Senior Vice President



                               CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.,
                               a Delaware corporation




                               By:______________________________________________
                                     Name:  Curtis S. Shaw
                                     Title: Senior Vice President


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                                                                EXHIBIT 10.11(d)


                                 PAUL G. ALLEN
                       110 110th Avenue, N.E., Suite 550
                           Bellevue, Washington 98004



                               September 1, 1999



Charter Communications, Inc.
12444 Powerscourt Drive, Suite 400
St. Louis, Missouri 63131


             Re: Investment in Charter Holdco Concurrently with IPO


Gentlemen:

     This will confirm that I will invest an additional $750,000,000 in Charter
Communications Holding Company, LLC, concurrently with the initial public
offering of Charter Communications, Inc. as described in CCI's Registration
Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission on July
28, 1999. This commitment will expire if the aforementioned initial public
offering is not consummated by December 31, 1999.




                                             /s/ Paul G. Allen
                                             -----------------------------------
                                             Paul G. Allen

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                               STATE OF DELAWARE
                               SECRETARY OF STATE
                            DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS
                           FILED 09.00 AM 05/25/1999
                              991208573 - 3047453

                                                                Exhibit 10.12(a)

                            CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION

                                       OF

                  CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC

1. The name of the limited liability company is Charter Communications Holding
   Company, LLC.

2. The address of its registered office in the State of Delaware is 30 Old
Rudnick Lane, in the City of Dover, County of Kent. The name of its registered
agent at such address is CorpAmerica, Inc.




     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate of
Formation of Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC this 25th day of May,
1999.



                                           Colleen M. Hegarty
                                           -------------------------------------
                                           Colleen M. Hegarty, Authorized Person

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                                                               Exhibit 10.15 (C)


                       ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT


                  THIS ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is
made as of the ____day of ___________, 1999 by and between Charter Investment,
Inc., a Delaware corporation (formerly known as Charter Communications, Inc.)
("Assignor") and Charter Communications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation
("Assignee").

                                    RECITALS

         A.       Paul G. Allen ("Allen") and Jerald L. Kent entered into an
                  Employment Agreement dated as of August 28, 1998 (the
                  "Employment Agreement").

         B.       On December 23, 1998, Allen assigned all of his rights under
                  the Employment Agreement to Assignor, and Assignor assumed all
                  of Allen's rights and obligations under the Employment
                  Agreement.

         C.       Assignee wishes to acquire all of Jerald Kent's services under
                  the Employment Agreement and to assume all of Assignor's
                  obligations and liabilities under the Employment Agreement.

                  NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto
hereby agree as follows:

         1.       Assignment and Assumption of Employment Agreement.

                  (a)      Upon the Effective Date (as defined below), Assignor
                           hereby fully and completely assigns to Assignee all
                           of Assignor's rights and its obligations under the
                           Employment Agreement.

                  (b)      Upon the Effective Date, Assignee hereby fully and
                           completely assumes all of Assignor's rights and
                           agrees to perform when due, all obligations of
                           Assignor under, the Employment Agreement.

         2.       Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective only
upon the closing (the "Effective Date") of the initial public offering of the
Assignee as contemplated by its Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. If such closing does not occur for any
reason, or has not occurred by January 1, 2000, this Agreement shall be of no
force or effect and neither the Assignor nor the Assignee shall have any rights,
obligations or liabilities under or arising out of this Agreement.

         3.       Amendments. This Agreement cannot be amended, waived, or
terminated except by a writing signed by all parties.


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         4.       Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to
the principles of conflicts of laws thereof.

         5.       Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more
separately executed counterparts, which may include faxed signature pages, each
of which counterparts shall be deemed an original, but all of which together
shall constitute one and the same instrument.


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                  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
Assignment and Assumption Agreement to be duly executed and delivered as of the
date first above written and effective as of the Effective Date.


                                        CHARTER INVESTMENT, INC.,
                                        a Delaware corporation



                                        By:_______________________________
                                           Name:
                                           Title:


                                        CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.,
                                        a Delaware corporation



                                        By:_______________________________
                                           Name:
                                           Title:


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<PAGE>   4
                            CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT AND
                       ASSUMPTION OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT


         The undersigned hereby consents to the foregoing Assignment and
Assumption Agreement effective as of the Effective Date and acknowledges the
terms thereof.



                                        By:_______________________________
                                           Jerald L. Kent


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                                                             Exhibit 10.16 (b)


                       ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT


                  THIS ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is
made as of the ____day of ___________, 1999 by and between Charter Investment,
Inc., a Delaware corporation (formerly known as Charter Communications, Inc.)
("Assignor") and Charter Communications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation
("Assignee").

                                    RECITALS

         A.       Paul G. Allen ("Allen") and Barry L. Babcock entered into an
                  Employment Agreement dated as of December 23, 1998 (the
                  "Employment Agreement").

         B.       On December 23, 1998, Allen assigned all of his rights under
                  the Employment Agreement to Assignor, and Assignor assumed all
                  of Allen's rights and obligations under the Employment
                  Agreement.

         C.       Assignee wishes to acquire all of Barry L. Babcock's services
                  under the Employment Agreement and to assume all of Assignor's
                  obligations and liabilities under the Employment Agreement.

                  NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto
hereby agree as follows:

         1.       Assignment and Assumption of Employment Agreement.

                  (a)      Upon the Effective Date (as defined below), Assignor
                           hereby fully and completely assigns to Assignee all
                           of Assignor's rights and its obligations under the
                           Employment Agreement.

                  (b)      Upon the Effective Date, Assignee hereby fully and
                           completely assumes all of Assignor's rights and
                           agrees to perform when due, all obligations of
                           Assignor under, the Employment Agreement.

         2.       Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective only
upon the closing (the "Effective Date") of the initial public offering of the
Assignee as contemplated by its Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. If such closing does not occur for any
reason, or has not occurred by January 1, 2000, this Agreement shall be of no
force or effect and neither the Assignor nor the Assignee shall have any rights,
obligations or liabilities under or arising out of this Agreement.

         3.       Amendments. This Agreement cannot be amended, waived, or
terminated except by a writing signed by all parties.


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         4.       Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to
the principles of conflicts of laws thereof.

         5. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more
separately executed counterparts, which may include faxed signature pages, each
of which counterparts shall be deemed an original, but all of which together
shall constitute one and the same instrument.


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<PAGE>   3
                  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
Assignment and Assumption Agreement to be duly executed and delivered as of the
date first above written and effective as of the Effective Date.


                                        CHARTER INVESTMENT, INC.,
                                        a Delaware corporation



                                        By:________________________________
                                           Name:
                                           Title:


                                        CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.,
                                        a Delaware corporation



                                        By:________________________________
                                           Name:
                                           Title:


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                            CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT AND
                       ASSUMPTION OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT


         The undersigned hereby consents to the foregoing Assignment and
Assumption Agreement effective as of the Effective Date and acknowledges the
terms thereof.



                                        By:________________________________
                                           Barry L. Babcock


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                                                                Exhibit 10.17(b)


                       ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT


            THIS ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made
as of the ____day of ___________, 1999 by and between Charter Investment, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation (formerly known as Charter Communications, Inc.)
("Assignor") and Charter Communications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation
("Assignee").

                                    RECITALS

      A.    Paul G. Allen ("Allen") and Howard L. Wood entered into an
            Employment Agreement dated as of December 23, 1998 (the "Employment
            Agreement").

      B.    On December 23, 1998, Allen assigned all of his rights under the
            Employment Agreement to Assignor, and Assignor assumed all of
            Allen's rights and obligations under the Employment Agreement.

      C.    Assignee wishes to acquire all of Howard L. Wood's services under
            the Employment Agreement and to assume all of Assignor's obligations
            and liabilities under the Employment Agreement.

            NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto
hereby agree as follows:

      1.    Assignment and Assumption of Employment Agreement.

            (a)   Upon the Effective Date (as defined below), Assignor hereby
                  fully and completely assigns to Assignee all of Assignor's
                  rights and its obligations under the Employment Agreement.

            (b)   Upon the Effective Date, Assignee hereby fully and completely
                  assumes all of Assignor's rights and agrees to perform when
                  due, all obligations of Assignor under, the Employment
                  Agreement.

      2. Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective only upon the
closing (the "Effective Date") of the initial public offering of the Assignee as
contemplated by its Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. If such closing does not occur for any reason, or has
not occurred by January 1, 2000, this Agreement shall be of no force or effect
and neither the Assignor nor the Assignee shall have any rights, obligations or
liabilities under or arising out of this Agreement.

      3. Amendments. This Agreement cannot be amended, waived, or terminated
except by a writing signed by all parties.


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      4. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to the
principles of conflicts of laws thereof.

      5. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more separately
executed counterparts, which may include faxed signature pages, each of which
counterparts shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.


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            IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Assignment
and Assumption Agreement to be duly executed and delivered as of the date first
above written and effective as of the Effective Date.


                            CHARTER INVESTMENT, INC.,
                             a Delaware corporation



                              By: _________________________________
                                  Name:
                                  Title:


                              CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.,
                              a Delaware corporation



                              By: __________________________________
                                  Name:
                                  Title:


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                            CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT AND
                       ASSUMPTION OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT


      The undersigned hereby consents to the foregoing Assignment and Assumption
Agreement effective as of the Effective Date and acknowledges the terms thereof.




                              By:___________________________________
                                 Howard L. Wood


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                                                                EXHIBIT 10.36(b)

                              ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT

     THIS ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT, made as of the 25th day of May, 1999, by and
among Charter Communications Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
("CC Holdings") and Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company ("Charter Holdco").

                                    RECITALS

     WHEREAS, CC Holdings has adopted the Charter Communications Holdings, LLC
1999 Option Plan ("the Plan"), a plan granting options of membership interests
representing an aggregate of 10% of the equity value of CC Holdings; and

     WHEREAS, Charter Holdco desires to assume all of CC Holdings' obligations
under the Plan; and

     WHEREAS, the Manager and Member of Charter Holdco has determined that the
assumption of the Plan is in the best interests of Charter Holdco.

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto
hereby agree as follows:

     1. Charter Holdco hereby fully and completely assumes and agrees to pay,
perform and discharge when due, all the obligations of CC Holdings under the
Plan, and CC Holdings is fully and completely released by Charter Holdco with
respect to CC Holdings' obligations under the Plan.

     2. All references in the Plan to CC Holdings shall become references to
Charter Holdco, and options which have been issued or will be issued under the
Plan shall be options for membership interests in Charter Holdco.

     3. This Assumption Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflicts
of law principles.

     4. This Assumption Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

     5. This Assumption Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of such
separate counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Assignment and
Assumption Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officers as of the
date first above written.

                                            CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC


                                            By:
                                               ---------------------------------
                                               Name:
                                               Title:


                                            CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING
                                            COMPANY, LLC


                                            By:
                                               ---------------------------------
                                               Name:
                                               Title:


                                       2.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Assignment and
Assumption Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officers as of the
date first above written.

                                            CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC


                                            By: /s/ Marcy Lifton
                                               ---------------------------------
                                               Name:
                                               Title:


                                            CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING
                                            COMPANY, LLC


                                            By: /s/ Marcy Lifton
                                               ---------------------------------
                                               Name:
                                               Title:


                                       2.


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                                                                    Exhibit 23.2

                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our reports
covering the audited financial statements of Charter Communications, Inc.,
Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC, CCA Group, CharterComm Holdings,
L.P., Long Beach Acquisition Corp., Sonic Communications Cable Television
Systems, and Greater Media Cablevision Systems (and to all references to our
Firm) included in or made a part of this registration statement.

/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

St. Louis, Missouri

September 20, 1999


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                                                                    Exhibit 23.3

                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

The Board of Directors
Charter Communications, Inc.:


We consent to the use of our report on the consolidated balance sheets of Marcus
Cable Holdings, LLC and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 and the
related consolidated statements of operations, members' equity/partners' capital
and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31,
1998 included herein and to the reference to our firm under the heading
"Experts" in the registration statement, as amended (Amendment No. 2).


                                       /s/ KPMG LLP

Dallas, Texas

September 20, 1999


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                                                                    Exhibit 23.4

                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


     We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to
the use of our report dated February 22, 1999 (except for Note 11, as to which
the date is February 24, 1999), with respect to the consolidated financial
statements of Renaissance Media Group LLC included in Amendment No. 2 to the
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-83887) and related Prospectus of
Charter Communications, Inc. for the registration of shares of its Class A
Common Stock.


                                       /s/  ERNST & YOUNG LLP
New York, New York

September 20, 1999


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                                                                    Exhibit 23.5

                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


     We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to
the use of our report dated February 22, 1999, with respect to the combined
financial statements of the Picayune MS, Lafourche LA, St. Tammany LA, St.
Landry LA, Pointe Coupee LA and Jackson TN cable television systems included in
Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-83887) and
related Prospectus of Charter Communications, Inc. for the registration of
shares of its Class A Common Stock.


                                       /s/  ERNST & YOUNG LLP
New York, New York

September 20, 1999


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                                                                    Exhibit 23.6

                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

The Board of Directors
Charter Communications, Inc.:


We consent to the inclusion in the registration statement on Form S-1, as
amended (Amendment No. 2) of Charter Communications, Inc. of our report relating
to the combined balance sheets of Helicon Partners I, L.P. and affiliates as of
December 31, 1997 and 1998 and the related combined statements of operations,
changes in partners' deficit, and cash flows for each of the years in the
three-year period ended December 31, 1998 included herein and to the reference
to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the registration statement.


                                       /s/ KPMG LLP

New York, New York

September 20, 1999


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                                                                    Exhibit 23.7

                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

     We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 of
Charter Communications, Inc. of our report dated April 20, 1999, relating to the
combined financial statements of InterMedia Cable Systems, which appear in such
Registration Statement. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading
"Experts" in such Registration Statement.

/s/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

San Francisco, California

September 20, 1999


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                                                                    Exhibit 23.8

                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

     We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 of
Charter Communications, Inc. of our reports dated March 19, 1999, relating to
the financial statements of Rifkin Acquisition Partners, L.L.L.P., and Rifkin
Cable Income Partners LP, which appear in such Registration Statement. We also
consent to the references to us under the headings "Experts" in such
Registration Statement.

/s/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
Denver, Colorado

September 20, 1999


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                                                                    Exhibit 23.9

                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


     We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to
use of our reports dated February 19, 1999, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements of R/N South Florida Cable Management Limited Partnership
and Indiana Cable Associates, Ltd. included in Amendment No. 2 to the
Registration Statement on Form S-1 and related Prospectus of Charter
Communications, Inc. for the registration of Class A common stock.


                                               /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Denver, Colorado

September 20, 1999


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                                                                   Exhibit 23.10

                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Amendment No. 2
to Form S-1 for Charter Communications, Inc. (i) of our report dated March 30,
1999, except as to the agreement with Charter Communications, Inc. under which
Charter Communications, Inc. agreed to purchase Avalon Cable LLC's cable
television systems and assume some of their debt described in Note 12 which is
as of May 13, 1999, relating to the financial statements of Avalon Cable LLC as
of December 31, 1998 and 1997 and for the year ended December 31, 1998 and for
the period from September 4, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997; (ii) of
our report dated March 30, 1999, except as to the agreement with Charter
Communications, Inc. under which Charter Communications, Inc. agreed to purchase
Avalon Cable LLC's cable television systems and assume some of their debt
described in Note 13 which is as of May 13, 1999, relating to the financial
statements of Avalon Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc., as of December 31, 1998
and 1997 and for the year ended December 31, 1998 and for the period from
September 4, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997; and (iii) of our report
dated March 30, 1999 relating to the consolidated financial statements of Cable
Michigan, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and November 5, 1998 and
for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 1997 and for the
period from January 1, 1998 through November 5, 1998 which appear in such
Registration Statement. We also consent to the references to us under the
headings "Experts" in such Registration Statement.


/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

New York, New York

September 20, 1999


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                                                                   Exhibit 23.11

                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Amendment No. 2
to Form S-1 for Charter Communications, Inc. of our report dated September 11,
1998, relating to the financial statements of Amrac Clear View, a Limited
Partnership, as of May 28, 1998 and for the period from January 1, 1998 through
May 28, 1998 which appear in such Registration Statement. We also consent to the
references to us under the headings "Experts" in such Registration Statement.


/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

September 20, 1999


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                                                                   Exhibit 23.12

                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Amendment No. 2
to Form S-1 for Charter Communications, Inc. of our report dated February 13,
1998, relating to the financial statements of Amrac Clear View, a Limited
Partnership, as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 and for the three years in the
period ended December 31, 1997 which appear in such Registration Statement. We
also consent to the references to us under the headings "Experts" in such
Registration Statement.


/s/ Greenfield, Altman, Brown, Berger & Katz, P.C.

Canton, Massachusetts

September 20, 1999


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                                                                   Exhibit 23.13

                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Amendment No. 2
to Form S-1 of Charter Communications, Inc. of our report dated March 30, 1999
relating to the combined financial statements of the Combined Operations of
Pegasus Cable Television of Connecticut, Inc. and the Massachusetts Operations
of Pegasus Cable Television, Inc. as of December 31, 1996, and 1997 and June 30,
1998 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1997 and
the period from January 1, 1998 through June 30, 1998 which appear in such
Registration Statement. We also consent to the references to us under the
headings "Experts" in such Registration Statement.


/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

September 20, 1999


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                                                                   Exhibit 23.14


                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


     We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to
the use of our report dated March 5, 1999, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements of Falcon Communications, L.P. included in Amendment No. 2
to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 and related Prospectus of Charter
Communications, Inc. for the registration of its Class A common stock.


                                       /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Los Angeles, California

September 20, 1999


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                                                                   Exhibit 23.15


                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

The Board of Directors
Tele-Communications, Inc.:


We consent to the inclusion in the registration statement on Form S-1, as
amended (Amendment No. 2) of Charter Communications, Inc. of our report, dated
June 21, 1999, relating to the combined balance sheets of the TCI Falcon Systems
(as defined in Note 1 to the combined financial statements) as of September 30,
1998 and December 31, 1997, and the related combined statements of operations
and parent's investment, and cash flows for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 1998 and for each of the years in the two-year period ended
December 31, 1997 included herein and to the reference to our firm under the
heading "Experts" in the registration statement.


                                       /s/ KPMG LLP

Denver, Colorado

September 20, 1999


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                                                                   Exhibit 23.16


                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

The Board of Directors
Tele-Communications, Inc.:


     We consent to the inclusion in the registration statement on Form S-1, as
amended (Amendment No. 2) of Charter Communications, Inc. of our report dated
April 2, 1999, with respect to the combined balance sheets of Bresnan
Communications Group Systems (as defined in Note 1 to the combined financial
statements) as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the related combined
statements of operations and parents' investment and cash flows for each of the
years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1998 included herein and to
the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the registration
statement.


                                       /s/ KPMG LLP

Denver, Colorado

September 20, 1999


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                                                                   Exhibit 23.17


                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


     We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to
the use of our report dated March 11, 1999, except for Notes 1 and 8, as to
which the dates are May 12, 1999 and June 22, 1999, respectively, with respect
to the combined financial statements of Fanch Cable Systems (comprised of
components of TWFanch-one Co. and TWFanch-two Co.) included in Amendment No. 2
to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 and related Prospectus of Charter
Communications, Inc. for the registration of Class A common stock.


                                       /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Denver, Colorado

September 20, 1999


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                                                                   Exhibit 23.18


                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


     We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to
the use of our report dated March 16, 1998, with respect to the combined
financial statements of the Picayune MS, Lafourche LA, St. Tammany LA, St.
Landry LA, Pointe Coupee LA and Jackson TN cable television systems included in
Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-83887) and
related Prospectus of Charter Communications, Inc. for the registration of
shares of its Class A Common Stock.


                                       /s/  ERNST & YOUNG LLP
New York, New York

September 20, 1999



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