Comcast CEO Seen as ‘Kingmaker’ in Time Warner Cable Deal

Comcast Corp. Chief Executive Officer Brian Roberts isn’t a part of Charter Communications Inc.’s offer for Time Warner Cable. He may still get to decide the outcome.

Comcast, the largest U.S. cable operator, is weighing its options to play a role after Charter this week offered to acquire Time Warner Cable for $37.4 billion. These include bidding for all or parts of Time Warner Cable -- alone or in partnership with Cox Communications Inc. -- joining Charter’s bid or buying assets from Charter after a deal, said people with knowledge of the company’s thinking, who asked not to be named discussing confidential matters.