But the deal comes with a contingency: The Comcast-TWC merger would have to be approved first. That way Charter can acquire some markets and subs from the new bigger Comcast. If the Comcast-TWC merger fails, then Charter will not acquire Bright House.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/01/business/dealbook/charter-to-buy-bright-house-networks-in-10-billion-deal.html
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