Charter Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries (finally, and quietly) filed bankruptcy last Friday. Charter filed its “Pre-Arranged Plan” and Chapter 11 petitions in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

If the necessary approvals are received along the way, a pre-arranged plan for reorganization can move along quickly, save substantial fees associated with the bankruptcy process, and minimize disruption to the debtor’s continuing operations.

You can view Charter’s press release here.