10-Q
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006
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Commission File Numbers:
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333-72440 |
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333-72440-01 |
Mediacom Broadband LLC
Mediacom Broadband Corporation*
(Exact names of Registrants as specified in their charters)
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Delaware
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06-1615412 |
Delaware
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06-1630167 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Numbers) |
100 Crystal Run Road
Middletown, New York 10941
(Address of principal executive offices)
(845) 695-2600
(Registrants telephone number)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed
by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the Registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
þ Yes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrants are large accelerated filers, or non-accelerated
filers. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act. (Check one):
o Large accelerated filers o Accelerated filers þ Non-accelerated filers
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrants are a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act).
o Yes þ No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of the Registrants common stock: Not Applicable
*Mediacom Broadband Corporation meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H (1) (a) and
(b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this form with the reduced disclosure format.
MEDIACOM BROADBAND LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
You should carefully review the information contained in this Quarterly Report and in other reports
or documents that we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
SEC).
In this Quarterly Report, we state our beliefs of future events and of our future financial
performance. In some cases, you can identify those so-called forward-looking statements by words
such as may, will, should, expects, plans, anticipates, believes, estimates,
predicts, potential, or continue or the negative of those words and other comparable words.
These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from historical results or those we anticipate. Factors that could
cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements include, but
are not limited to: competition in our video, high-speed Internet access and phone businesses; our
ability to achieve anticipated customer and revenue growth and to successfully introduce new
products and services; increasing programming costs; changes in laws and regulations; our ability
to generate sufficient cash flow to meet our debt service obligations and access capital to
maintain our financial flexibility; and the other risks and uncertainties discussed in this
Quarterly Report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and
other reports or documents that we file from time to time with the SEC. Statements included in this
Quarterly Report are based upon information known to us as of the date that this Quarterly Report
is filed with the SEC, and we assume no obligation to update or alter our forward-looking
statements made in this Quarterly Report, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise, except as otherwise required by applicable federal securities laws.
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PART I
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MEDIACOM BROADBAND LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(All dollar amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
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September 30, |
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December 31, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
6,992 |
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$ |
7,142 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,467 and $1,842, respectively |
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40,779 |
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36,205 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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49,505 |
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26,613 |
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Total current assets |
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97,276 |
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69,960 |
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Investment in cable television systems: |
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Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $477,695 and $405,316,
respectively |
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716,182 |
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718,210 |
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Franchise rights, net of accumulated amortization of $38,752 |
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1,251,361 |
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1,251,361 |
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Goodwill |
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204,582 |
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204,582 |
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Subscriber lists, net of accumulated amortization of $20,802 and $19,251, respectively |
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12,223 |
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13,774 |
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Total investment in cable television systems |
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2,184,348 |
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2,187,927 |
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Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $3,129 and $7,090, respectively |
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14,951 |
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27,168 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
2,296,575 |
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$ |
2,285,055 |
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LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Accrued liabilities |
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$ |
111,257 |
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$ |
120,975 |
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Deferred revenue |
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24,970 |
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22,474 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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61,375 |
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43,858 |
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Total current liabilities |
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197,602 |
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187,307 |
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Long-term debt, less current portion |
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1,524,594 |
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1,374,512 |
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Other non-current liabilities |
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11,541 |
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8,622 |
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Total liabilities |
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1,733,737 |
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1,570,441 |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 9) |
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PREFERRED MEMBERS INTEREST |
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150,000 |
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150,000 |
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MEMBERS EQUITY |
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Capital contributions |
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652,310 |
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725,000 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(239,472 |
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(160,386 |
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Total members equity |
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412,838 |
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564,614 |
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Total liabilities, preferred members interest and members equity |
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$ |
2,296,575 |
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$ |
2,285,055 |
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The accompanying notes to the unaudited financial
statements are an integral part of these statements
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MEDIACOM BROADBAND LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(All amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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September 30, |
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September 30, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Revenues |
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$ |
171,280 |
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$ |
152,685 |
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$ |
503,877 |
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$ |
455,725 |
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Costs and expenses: |
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Service costs (exclusive of depreciation and amortization
of $26,050, $28,488, $80,520 and $85,575, respectively, shown below) |
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68,429 |
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60,204 |
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200,150 |
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177,283 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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38,944 |
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34,115 |
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110,669 |
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101,863 |
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Management fee expense |
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3,057 |
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3,002 |
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8,982 |
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8,981 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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26,050 |
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28,488 |
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80,520 |
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85,575 |
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Operating income |
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34,800 |
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26,876 |
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103,556 |
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82,023 |
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Interest expense, net |
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(27,876 |
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(24,628 |
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(82,739 |
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(71,481 |
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Loss on early extinguishment of debt |
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(28,298 |
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(31,207 |
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(Loss) gain on derivatives, net |
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(8,392 |
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2,156 |
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(8,030 |
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6,217 |
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Other expense |
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(947 |
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(857 |
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(3,834 |
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(2,898 |
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Net (loss) income |
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$ |
(30,713 |
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$ |
3,547 |
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$ |
(22,254 |
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$ |
13,861 |
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Dividend to preferred member |
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4,500 |
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4,500 |
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13,500 |
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13,500 |
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Net (loss) income applicable to member |
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$ |
(35,213 |
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$ |
(953 |
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$ |
(35,754 |
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$ |
361 |
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The accompanying notes to the unaudited financial
statements are an integral part of these statements
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MEDIACOM BROADBAND LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(All dollar amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Nine Months Ended |
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September 30, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net (loss) income |
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(22,254 |
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$ |
13,861 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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80,520 |
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85,575 |
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(Loss) gain on derivatives, net |
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8,030 |
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(6,217 |
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Loss on early extinguishment of debt |
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8,206 |
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Amortization of deferred financing costs |
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2,115 |
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1,729 |
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Share-based compensation |
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789 |
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154 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions: |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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(4,574 |
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(1,734 |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets |
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(24,604 |
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(16,715 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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(9,719 |
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(6,831 |
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Deferred revenue |
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2,496 |
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1,049 |
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Other non-current liabilities |
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(2,097 |
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(931 |
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Net cash flows provided by operating activities |
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38,908 |
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69,940 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Capital expenditures |
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(76,965 |
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(84,758 |
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Net cash flows used in investing activities |
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(76,965 |
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(84,758 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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New borrowings |
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1,295,000 |
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285,750 |
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Repayment of debt |
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(727,402 |
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(438,245 |
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Redemption/repayment of senior notes |
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(400,000 |
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Issuance of senior notes |
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200,000 |
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Financing costs |
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(169 |
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(6,330 |
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Capital contribution |
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103,040 |
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Capital distribution |
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(175,730 |
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Dividend payment on preferred members interest |
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(13,500 |
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(13,500 |
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Dividend payment to parent |
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(43,332 |
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(15,391 |
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Net cash flows provided by financing activities |
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37,907 |
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12,284 |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
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(150 |
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(2,534 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period |
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7,142 |
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9,130 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period |
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$ |
6,992 |
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$ |
6,596 |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: |
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Cash paid during the period for interest, net of amounts capitalized |
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$ |
100,912 |
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$ |
81,420 |
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The accompanying notes to the unaudited financial
statements are an integral part of these statements
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MEDIACOM BROADBAND LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. ORGANIZATION
Mediacom Broadband LLC (Mediacom Broadband, and collectively with its subsidiaries, the
Company), a Delaware limited liability company wholly-owned by Mediacom Communications
Corporation (MCC), is involved in the acquisition and operation of cable systems serving smaller
cities and towns in the United States.
The Company has prepared these unaudited consolidated financial statements in accordance with the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). In the opinion of
management, such statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals and
adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the Companys consolidated results of operations
and financial position for the interim periods presented. The accounting policies followed during
such interim periods reported are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in
the United States of America and are consistent with those applied during annual periods, except
for the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment (SFAS No. 123(R)), as discussed in
Note 8. For a summary of the Companys accounting policies and other information, refer to the
Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. The results of
operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that might be
expected for future interim periods or for the full year ending December 31, 2006.
Mediacom Broadband relies on its parent, MCC, for various services such as corporate and
administrative support. The financial position, results of operations and cash flows of Mediacom
Broadband could differ from those that would have resulted had Mediacom Broadband operated
autonomously or as an entity independent of MCC.
Mediacom Broadband Corporation (Broadband Corporation), a Delaware corporation wholly-owned by
Mediacom Broadband, co-issued, jointly and severally with Mediacom Broadband, public debt
securities. Broadband Corporation has no operations, revenues or cash flows and has no assets,
liabilities or stockholders equity on its balance sheet, other than a one-hundred dollar
receivable from an affiliate and the same dollar amount of common stock on its consolidated balance
sheets. Therefore, separate financial statements have not been presented for this entity.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company revised its estimate of probable
losses in the accounts receivable of its video, data and phone business to better reflect
historical collection experience. The change in estimate resulted in a benefit to the consolidated
statement of operations of $0.5 million for nine months ended September 30, 2006.
The allowance for doubtful accounts represents the Companys best estimate of probable losses in
the accounts receivable balance. The allowance is based on the number of days outstanding,
customer balances, historical experience and other currently available information. During the
three months ended September 30, 2006, the Company revised its estimate of probable losses in the
accounts receivable of its advertising businesses to better reflect historical collection
experience. The change in estimate resulted in a benefit to the consolidated statement of
operations of $0.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform to the current years
presentation.
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MEDIACOM BROADBAND LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In February 2006, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 155, Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial
Instruments, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 and 140 (SFAS No. 155). SFAS No. 155 amends
SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS No. 133) and
SFAS No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of
Liabilities (SFAS No. 140). SFAS No. 155 gives entities the option of applying fair value
accounting to certain hybrid financial instruments in their entirety if they contain embedded
derivatives that would otherwise require bifurcation under SFAS No. 133. SFAS No. 155 will be
effective as of January 1, 2007 and the Company does not believe that the adoption will have a
material impact on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
In March 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 156, Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets an
Amendment of FASB Statement No 140 (SFAS No. 156). SFAS No 156 provides guidance on the
accounting for servicing assets and liabilities when an entity undertakes an obligation to service
a financial asset by entering into a servicing contract. This statement is effective for all
transactions in fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2006. The Company does not expect the
adoption of SFAS No. 156 will have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Condition or
results of operations.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS No. 157). SFAS
No. 157 establishes a single authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for
measuring fair value, and expands on required disclosures about fair value measurement. SFAS No.
157 will be effective as of January 1, 2008 and will be applied prospectively. The Company has not
completed its evaluation of SFAS No. 157 to determine the impact that adoption will have on its
consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
3. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):
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September 30, |
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December 31, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Cable systems, equipment and subscriber devices |
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$ |
1,115,429 |
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$ |
1,047,978 |
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Vehicles |
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34,194 |
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33,908 |
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Buildings and leasehold improvements |
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24,610 |
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24,487 |
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Furniture, fixtures and office equipment |
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15,067 |
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12,576 |
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Land and land improvements |
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4,577 |
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4,577 |
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1,193,877 |
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1,123,526 |
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Accumulated depreciation |
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(477,695 |
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(405,316 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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$ |
716,182 |
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$ |
718,210 |
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MEDIACOM BROADBAND LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
4. ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):
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September 30, |
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December 31, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Accrued programming costs |
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$ |
29,625 |
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$ |
32,486 |
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Accrued taxes and fees |
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16,430 |
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16,005 |
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Accrued payroll and benefits |
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15,326 |
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11,917 |
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Accrued interest |
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11,680 |
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29,732 |
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Accrued property, plant and equipment |
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8,929 |
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6,869 |
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Accrued telecommunications costs |
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6,420 |
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5,447 |
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Other accrued expenses |
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22,847 |
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18,519 |
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$ |
111,257 |
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$ |
120,975 |
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MEDIACOM BROADBAND LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
5. DEBT
Debt consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):
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September 30, |
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December 31, |
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2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Bank credit facilities |
|
$ |
1,384,875 |
|
|
$ |
816,250 |
|
11% senior notes due 2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
8 1/2% senior notes due 2015 |
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
Capital lease obligations |
|
|
1,094 |
|
|
|
2,120 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,585,969 |
|
|
$ |
1,418,370 |
|
Less: current portion |
|
|
61,375 |
|
|
|
43,858 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term debt |
|
$ |
1,524,594 |
|
|
$ |
1,374,512 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank Credit Facilities
On May 5, 2006, the Company refinanced a $495.0 million term loan with a new term loan in the
amount of $800.0 million. The new term loan consists of two tranches: (i) a $550.0 million term
loan which was funded on May 5, 2006; and (ii) a $250.0 million delayed-draw term loan (the
Delayed-Draw Term Loan). Borrowings under the new term loan bear interest at a rate that is
0.25% less than the interest rate of the term loan that it replaced. The new term loan matures in
January 2015, whereas the term loan it replaced had a maturity of February 2014.
On June 29, 2006, borrowings under the Delayed-Draw Term Loan were used as follows: (i) to make a
distribution to MCC to allow it to repay $172.5 million of its 5.25% convertible senior notes due
July 1, 2006; (ii) to reduce borrowings (but not commitments) outstanding under the revolving
credit portion of the Companys subsidiary credit facility; and (iii) for working capital purposes.
The average interest rates on outstanding debt under the bank credit facilities as of September 30,
2006 and 2005, were 6.8% and 5.1%, respectively, before giving effect to the interest rate exchange
agreements discussed below. As of September 30, 2006, the Company had unused credit commitments of
approximately $258.7 million under its bank credit facilities, of which approximately $78.0 million
could be borrowed and used for general corporate purposes based on the terms and conditions of the
Companys debt arrangements. The Company was in compliance with all covenants under its debt
arrangements as of September 30, 2006.
As of September 30, 2006, approximately $13.9 million of letters of credit were issued to various
parties as collateral for the Companys performance relating primarily to insurance and franchise
requirements.
10
MEDIACOM BROADBAND LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
11% Senior Notes
On June 16, 2006, the Company notified the holders of the 11% senior notes due 2006 (the 11%
Notes) that they would be redeemed in July 2006. On July 17, 2006, the Company redeemed all of the
outstanding 11% Notes. The redemption price was $422.0 million, consisting of $400.0 million of
principal and $22.0 million of redemption premium. The accrued interest paid was $22.2 million.
The Company funded the redemption with: (i) a $335.0 million borrowing under the revolving credit
portion of its subsidiary credit facility; (ii) a $100.0 million capital contribution from MCC; and
(iii) available cash.
5.25% Convertible Senior Notes
On
June 29, 2006, the Company made a $172.5 million capital distribution to MCC to allow it to repay the
entire outstanding principal amount of its 5.25% convertible senior notes due July 1, 2006, plus
accrued and unpaid interest.
Interest Rate Exchange Agreements
The Company uses interest rate exchange agreements in order to fix the interest rate on its
floating rate debt. As of September 30, 2006, the Company had interest rate exchange agreements
with various banks pursuant to which the interest rate on $600.0 million is fixed at a weighted
average rate of approximately 4.2 %. In addition, in June 2006, the Company entered into forward
interest rate exchange agreements that fixed interest rates at a weighted average of approximately
5.3% on $200.0 million of floating rate debt for three years commencing on December 29, 2006. These
agreements have been accounted for on a mark-to-market basis as of, and for the three months ended
September 30, 2006. The Companys interest rate exchange agreements are scheduled to expire in the
amounts of $150.0 million, $150.0 million, $400.0 million and $100.0 million during the years ended
December 31, 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010, respectively.
As of September 30, 2006, based on the mark-to-market valuation, the Company recorded on its
consolidated balance sheet a net accumulated liability for derivatives of $2.7 million. As a
result of the mark-to-market valuations on these interest rate swaps, the Company recorded a loss
on derivatives of $8.4 million and a gain on derivatives of $2.2 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and a loss on derivatives of $8.0 million and a gain on
derivatives of $6.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt
For the three months ended September 30, 2006, the Company recorded in its consolidated statement
of operations a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $28.3 million, representing $22.0 million
of call premium and the write-off of $6.3 million of unamortized deferred financing costs. For the
nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company recorded in its consolidated statement of
operations a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $31.2 million, representing $22.0 million of
call premium, $1.0 million of bank fees and the write-off of $8.2 million of unamortized deferred
financing costs.
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MEDIACOM BROADBAND LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
6. PREFERRED MEMBERS INTERESTS
Mediacom LLC has a $150.0 million preferred equity investment in the Company as of September 30,
2006. The preferred equity investment has a 12% annual dividend, payable quarterly in cash. During
each of the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company paid $4.5 million in cash dividends
on the preferred equity. During each of the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company
paid $13.5 million in cash dividends on the preferred equity.
7. MEMBERS EQUITY
On June 29, 2006, MCC made a $3.0 million capital contribution to the Company. On the same date,
the Company made a $172.5 million capital distribution to MCC that was financed with a drawdown on the
revolving credit portion of its subsidiary credit facility and available cash. In addition, the
Company paid dividends of $43.3 million to MCC primarily to fund MCCs common stock repurchase
program. On July 12, 2006, MCC made a $100.0 million capital contribution to the Company. On
September 29, 2006, the Company made a $3.2 million capital distribution to MCC from available
cash.
8. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R) using the modified prospective
method. SFAS No. 123(R) revises SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS No.
123) and supersedes Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock
Issued to Employees (APB No. 25). SFAS No. 123(R) requires the cost of all share-based payments to
employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the financial statements
based on their fair values at the grant date, or the date of later modification, over the requisite
service period. In addition, SFAS 123(R) requires unrecognized cost, based on the amounts
previously disclosed in the Companys pro forma footnote disclosure, related to options vesting
after the date of initial adoption to be recognized in the financial statements over the remaining
requisite service period. All share-based payments are in the form of equity securities of MCC.
Under this method, prior periods are not restated and the amount of compensation cost recognized
includes (i) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as
of January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions
of SFAS No. 123, and (ii) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted subsequent to
January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of
SFAS No. 123(R). The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model which requires extensive
use of accounting judgment and financial estimates, including estimates of the expected term
employees will retain their vested stock options before exercising them, the estimated volatility
of the MCCs stock price over the expected term, and the number of options that will be forfeited
prior to the completion of their vesting requirements. Application of alternative assumptions could
produce significantly different estimates of the fair value of share-based compensation and
consequently, the related amounts recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The
provisions of SFAS No. 123(R) apply to new stock awards and stock awards outstanding, but not yet
vested, on the effective date. In March 2005, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB 107)
relating to SFAS No. 123(R). The Company has applied the provisions of SAB No. 107 in its adoption.
12
MEDIACOM BROADBAND LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Impact of the Adoption of SFAS 123(R)
Upon adoption of SFAS 123(R), the Company recognizes share-based compensation expenses associated
with share awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period using the fair value
method. The incremental share-based compensation expense recognized due to the adoption of SFAS
123(R) was $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and $0.5 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 2006. Compensation cost related to restricted stock units was recognized
before the implementation of SFAS No. 123(R). Results for prior periods have not been restated.
Total share-based compensation for the three and nine months periods ended September 30, 2006, were
as follows (amounts in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Share-based compensation expense by type of award: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee stock options |
|
$ |
121 |
|
|
$ |
343 |
|
Employee stock purchase plan |
|
|
93 |
|
|
|
203 |
|
Restricted stock units |
|
|
87 |
|
|
|
243 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total share-based compensation expense |
|
$ |
301 |
|
|
$ |
789 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As required by SFAS No. 123(R), the Company made an estimate of expected forfeitures and is
recognizing compensation costs only for those equity awards expected to vest. The cumulative effect
of initially adopting SFAS No. 123(R) was not material. The total future compensation cost related
to unvested share-based awards that are expected to vest was $1.1 million as of September 30, 2006,
which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.6 years.
Pro forma Information for Periods Prior to the Adoption of SFAS No. 123(R)
Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for share-based compensation in accordance with APB
No. 25, as permitted by SFAS No. 123, and accordingly did not recognize compensation expense for
stock options with an exercise price equal to or greater than the market price of the underlying
stock at the date of grant. Had the fair value method prescribed by SFAS No. 123 been applied, the
effect on net loss would have been as follows for the three and nine months ended September 30,
2005 (dollars in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Net income as reported |
|
$ |
3,547 |
|
|
$ |
13,861 |
|
Add: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total share-based compensation expense
included in net income as reported above |
|
|
64 |
|
|
|
154 |
|
Deduct: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total share-based compensation expense determined
under fair value based method for all awards |
|
|
(314 |
) |
|
|
(791 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma net income |
|
$ |
3,297 |
|
|
$ |
13,224 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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MEDIACOM BROADBAND LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Valuation Assumptions
As required by SFAS No. 123(R), the Company estimated the fair value of stock options using the
Black-Scholes valuation model and the straight-line attribution approach with the following
weighted average assumptions:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee Stock Option Plans |
|
|
Employee Stock Purchase Plans |
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Dividend yield |
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
0 |
% |
Expected volatility |
|
|
56.0 |
% |
|
|
45.0 |
% |
|
|
33.0 |
% |
|
|
45.0 |
% |
Risk free interest rate |
|
|
4.8 |
% |
|
|
3.9 |
% |
|
|
4.7 |
% |
|
|
4.0 |
% |
Expected option life (in years) |
|
|
4.3 |
|
|
|
6.0 |
|
|
|
0.5 |
|
|
|
0.5 |
|
Forfeiture rate |
|
|
14.0 |
% |
|
|
14.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MCC does not expect to declare dividends. Expected volatility is based on a combination of implied
and historical volatility of MCCs Class A common stock. The Company used historical data and other
factors to estimate the option life of the share-based payments granted. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2006, the Company elected the simplified method in accordance with SAB 107 to
estimate the option life of share-based awards. The risk free interest rate is based on the U.S.
Treasury yield in effect at the date of grant. The forfeiture rate is based on trends in actual
option forfeitures.
Stock Option Plan
In April 2003, MCCs Board of Directors adopted MCCs 2003 Incentive Plan, or the 2003 Plan,
which amended and restated MCCs 1999 Stock Option Plan and incorporated into the 2003 Plan options
that were previously granted outside the 1999 Stock Option Plan. The 2003 Plan was approved by
MCCs stockholders in June 2003. The 2003 Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options,
nonqualified stock options, restricted shares, and other share-based awards, in addition to annual
incentive awards.
The following table summarizes the activity of the 2003 Plan for the nine months ended September
30, 2006:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remaining |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contractual |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
|
Term |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Exercise Price |
|
|
(in years) |
|
Outstanding at January 1, 2006 |
|
|
508,425 |
|
|
$ |
10.56 |
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
45,000 |
|
|
|
5.77 |
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited |
|
|
(44,005 |
) |
|
|
7.08 |
|
|
|
|
|
Expired |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at September 30,
2006 |
|
|
509,420 |
|
|
$ |
10.44 |
|
|
|
5.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable at September 30,
2006 |
|
|
364,957 |
|
|
$ |
10.97 |
|
|
|
5.8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The weighted average fair value at the date of grant of a Class A common stock option granted under
the 2003 Plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 was $5.77 and $5.42,
respectively.
14
MEDIACOM BROADBAND LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following table summarizes information concerning stock options outstanding as of September 30,
2006:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options Outstanding |
|
|
Options Exercisable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Range of |
|
Number of |
|
|
Remaining |
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
Number of |
|
|
Remaining |
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
Exercise |
|
Shares |
|
|
Contractual |
|
|
Average |
|
|
Intrinsic Value |
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Contractual |
|
|
Average |
|
|
Intrinsic Value |
|
Prices |
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Life |
|
|
Exercise Price |
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Life |
|
|
Exercise Price |
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
$5.00 -
$11.96 |
|
|
509,420 |
|
|
|
5.7 |
|
|
$ |
10.44 |
|
|
$ |
32 |
|
|
|
364,957 |
|
|
|
5.8 |
|
|
$ |
10.97 |
|
|
$ |
5 |
|
The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value,
based on MCCs average stock price of $6.26 per share during the nine months ended September 30,
2006, which would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their
options as of that date.
Restricted Stock Units
MCC grants restricted stock units (RSUs) to certain employees and directors (participants) in
MCC Class A common stock. Awards of RSUs are valued by reference to shares of
common stock that entitle participants to receive, upon the settlement of the unit, one share of
common stock for each unit. The awards are subject annual vesting periods not exceeding 4 years
from the date of grant. The Company made estimates of expected forfeitures based on historic
voluntary termination behaviors and trends of actual RSU forfeitures and is only recognizing
compensation costs for equity awards expected to vest. The intrinsic value of outstanding
restricted stock units, based on the MCCs average stock price of $6.26 per share during the nine
months ended September 30, 2006, is $1.3 million.
The following table summarizes the activity of MCCs restricted stock unit awards for the nine
months ended September 30, 2006:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
Number of Non-Vested |
|
|
Average Grant |
|
|
|
Share Unit Awards |
|
|
Date Fair Value |
|
Unvested Awards at January 1, 2006 |
|
|
185,100 |
|
|
$ |
5.48 |
|
Granted |
|
|
99,700 |
|
|
|
5.73 |
|
Awards Vested |
|
|
(10,025 |
) |
|
|
5.69 |
|
Forfeited |
|
|
(69,875 |
) |
|
|
5.47 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unvested Awards at September 30, 2006 |
|
|
204,900 |
|
|
$ |
5.59 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
MCC maintains an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP). Under the ESPP, all employees are allowed
to participate in the purchase of MCCs Class A common stock at 85% of the lower of the fair market
value on the first or last day of each six month offering period. Shares purchased by employees
amounted to 63,254 and 60,215 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Shares purchased by employees amounted to 129,094 and 120,872 for the nine months ended September
30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The net proceeds to the Company were approximately $0.3 million
and $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The net
proceeds to the Company were approximately $0.6 million and $0.7 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Compensation expense related to the adoption of SFAS
123(R) was $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006.
Compensation expense was not recorded on the issuance of these shares in accordance with APB No. 25
for the nine months ended September 30, 2005.
15
MEDIACOM BROADBAND LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Legal Proceedings
The Company, its subsidiaries, MCC and other affiliated companies are involved in various legal
actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate
disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Companys consolidated
financial position, results of operations, cash flows or business.
10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On October 5, 2006, the Company issued $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.5% senior
notes due October 2015. The 8.5% Notes are unsecured obligations of the Issuers. The indenture
stipulates, among other things, restriction on incurrence of indebtedness, distribution mergers,
and asset sales and has cross-default provisions related to other debt of the Issuers. The Company
used the net proceeds of the issuance of the 8.5% Notes to reduce borrowings (but not commitments)
outstanding under the revolving credit portion of its subsidiary credit facility. The Company
incurred approximately $3.0 million of financing costs associated with the issuance of the 8.5%
Notes, which included $2.3 million of original issue discount. As of September 30, 2006, after
giving effect to the issuance of the 8.5% Notes, the Company had unused credit commitments of
approximately $555.7 million under its bank credit facilities, of which approximately $375.0
million could be borrowed and used for general corporate purposes based on the terms and conditions
of the Companys debt arrangements.
16
|
|
|
ITEM 2. |
|
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Companys unaudited consolidated
financial statements as of, and for the three and nine months ended, September 30, 2006 and 2005,
and with the Companys annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.
Overview
We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mediacom Communications Corporation (MCC). Through our
interactive broadband network, we provide our customers with a wide array of broadband products and
services, including analog and digital video services, such as video-on-demand (VOD),
high-definition television (HDTV), digital video recorders (DVRs), high-speed data access
(HSD) and phone service. Where our phone service is available we offer triple play bundles of
video, HSD, and voice. Bundled products and services offer our subscribers a single provider
contact for provisioning, billing and customer care.
As of September 30, 2006, our cable systems passed an estimated 1.47 million homes and served
758,000 basic subscribers. We provide digital video services to 297,000 customers, representing a
penetration of 39.2% of our basic subscribers. We also currently provide HSD to 301,000 customers,
representing a penetration of 20.5% of our estimated homes passed. We introduced phone service
during the second quarter of 2005 and marketed and provided service to 1.3 million estimated homes
passed and 60,000 customers, respectively, as of September 30, 2006.
Adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortization (Adjusted OIBDA) noted below
represents operating income before depreciation and amortization and non-cash share-based
compensation charges. Adjusted OIBDA is not a financial measure calculated in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States of America. However,
Adjusted OIBDA is one of the primary measures used by management to evaluate our performance and to
forecast future results. We believe Adjusted OIBDA is useful for investors because it enables them
to assess our performance in a manner similar to the method used by management, and provides a
measure that can be used to analyze, value and compare our performance with other companies in our
business, although our measure may not be directly comparable to similar measures used by other
companies. In addition, our debt agreements use Adjusted OIBDA in their covenant calculations.
Limitations of this measure, however, are that it excludes depreciation and amortization, which
represents the periodic costs of certain capitalized tangible and intangible assets used in
generating revenues in our business, and non-cash, share-based compensation charges. Therefore,
Adjusted OIBDA should not be regarded as a substitute for operating income, net income (loss), or
net cash flows provided from operating activities, or other measures of performance or liquidity we
have reported in accordance with GAAP. We believe that operating income is the most directly
comparable GAAP financial measure to Adjusted OIBDA. Refer to Note 8 of our financial statements
for more information on non-cash, share-based compensation costs.
Retransmission Consent
Cable systems serving our subscribers carry the broadcast signals of 4 local broadcast stations
owned or programmed by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. under a month-to-month retransmission
arrangement terminable at the end of any month on 45-days notice. All of these stations are
affiliates of one of the big-4 networks (ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC) that we deliver to approximately
half of our aggregate total subscribers. The other stations are affiliates of the recently launched
CW or MyNetwork broadcast networks or are unaffiliated with a national broadcast network. In
negotiations for a longer-term retransmission consent agreement, Sinclair is seeking compensation
that we believe to be in excess of what is appropriate, although the amount is not material to our
results of operations or financial condition.
17
On September 28, 2006, Sinclair exercised its right to deliver notice to us to terminate
retransmission of all of its stations effective December 1, 2006. We cannot predict whether we will
be able to reach a new agreement before our systems actually have to cease carriage. If there is an
actual termination of carriage, we are unable to predict how many of our subscribers might switch
to direct broadcast service providers that carry the Sinclair stations as the result of marketing
campaigns launched by those providers or Sinclair; however, a permanent loss of a significant
number of subscribers could adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition and
prospects.
Actual Results of Operations
Three Months Ended September 30, 2006 compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2005
The following table sets forth the unaudited consolidated statement of operations for the three
months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 (dollars in thousands and percentage changes that are not
meaningful are marked NM):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
$ Change |
|
|
% Change |
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
171,280 |
|
|
$ |
152,685 |
|
|
$ |
18,595 |
|
|
|
12.2 |
% |
Costs and expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Service costs |
|
|
68,429 |
|
|
|
60,204 |
|
|
|
8,225 |
|
|
|
13.7 |
% |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
|
|
38,944 |
|
|
|
34,115 |
|
|
|
4,829 |
|
|
|
14.2 |
% |
Management fee expense |
|
|
3,057 |
|
|
|
3,002 |
|
|
|
55 |
|
|
|
1.8 |
% |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
26,050 |
|
|
|
28,488 |
|
|
|
(2,438 |
) |
|
|
(8.6 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
|
34,800 |
|
|
|
26,876 |
|
|
|
7,924 |
|
|
|
29.5 |
% |
Interest expense, net |
|
|
(27,876 |
) |
|
|
(24,628 |
) |
|
|
(3,248 |
) |
|
|
13.2 |
% |
Loss on early extinguishment of debt |
|
|
(28,298 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28,298 |
) |
|
NM | |
(Loss) gain on derivatives, net |
|
|
(8,392 |
) |
|
|
2,156 |
|
|
|
(10,548 |
) |
|
NM |
|
Other expense |
|
|
(947 |
) |
|
|
(857 |
) |
|
|
(90 |
) |
|
|
10.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income |
|
$ |
(30,713 |
) |
|
$ |
3,547 |
|
|
$ |
(34,260 |
) |
|
NM |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following represents a reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to operating income, which is the most
directly comparable GAAP measure (dollars in thousands and percentage changes that are not
meaningful are marked NM ):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
$ Change |
|
|
% Change |
|
Adjusted OIBDA |
|
$ |
61,151 |
|
|
$ |
55,428 |
|
|
$ |
5,723 |
|
|
|
10.3 |
% |
Non-cash, share-based compensation charges |
|
|
(301 |
) |
|
|
(64 |
) |
|
|
(237 |
) |
|
NM | |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
(26,050 |
) |
|
|
(28,488 |
) |
|
|
2,438 |
|
|
|
(8.6 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
$ |
34,800 |
|
|
$ |
26,876 |
|
|
$ |
7,924 |
|
|
|
29.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18
Revenues
The
following table sets forth revenues and selected subscriber, customer and average monthly revenue statistics for the
three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 (dollars in thousands, except per subscriber and
customer data and percentage changes that are not meaningful are marked NM):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
$ Change |
|
|
% Change |
|
Video |
|
$ |
121,546 |
|
|
$ |
115,749 |
|
|
$ |
5,797 |
|
|
|
5.0 |
% |
Data |
|
|
33,473 |
|
|
|
27,456 |
|
|
|
6,017 |
|
|
|
21.9 |
% |
Phone |
|
|
5,632 |
|
|
|
26 |
|
|
|
5,606 |
|
|
NM | |
Advertising |
|
|
10,629 |
|
|
|
9,454 |
|
|
|
1,175 |
|
|
|
12.4 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
171,280 |
|
|
$ |
152,685 |
|
|
$ |
18,595 |
|
|
|
12.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
Increase |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
|
% Change |
|
Basic subscribers |
|
|
758,000 |
|
|
|
774,000 |
|
|
|
(16,000 |
) |
|
|
(2.1 |
%) |
Data customers |
|
|
301,000 |
|
|
|
252,000 |
|
|
|
49,000 |
|
|
|
19.4 |
% |
Phone customers |
|
|
60,000 |
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
59,000 |
|
|
NM | |
Average monthly video revenue per basic subscriber(1) |
|
$ |
53.52 |
|
|
$ |
49.78 |
|
|
$ |
3.74 |
|
|
|
7.5 |
% |
Average monthly data revenue per data customer (2) |
|
$ |
38.08 |
|
|
$ |
37.58 |
|
|
$ |
0.50 |
|
|
|
1.3 |
% |
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Average monthly video revenue per basic subscriber is calculated based on
average monthly video revenue divided by the average number of basic subscribers for the
quarter. |
|
(2) |
|
Average monthly data revenue per data customer is calculated based on average
monthly data revenue divided by the average number of data customers for the quarter. |
Video revenues represent monthly subscription fees charged to customers for our core cable
television products and services (including basic, expanded basic and digital cable programming
services, wire maintenance, equipment rental and services to commercial establishments),
pay-per-view charges, installation, reconnection, and late payment fees, and other ancillary
revenues. Data revenues primarily represent monthly fees charged to customers, including commercial
establishments, for our data products and services and equipment rental fees. Franchise fees
charged to customers for payment to local franchising authorities are included in their
corresponding revenue category. Phone revenues represent monthly fees charged to our customers for
our phone service.
Revenues rose 12.2%, largely attributable to growth in our data and phone customers and higher
video rates and service fees. As of September 30, 2006, and within a year of the launch of our
phone service, we were marketing this new product to about 90% of the estimated homes in our
markets.
Video revenues increased 5.0% as a result of basic rate increases applied on our video subscribers
and higher service fees from our advanced video products and services,
offset in part by a 2.1% reduction in basic subscribers. During the three months
ended September 30, 2006, we gained 2,000 subscribers, compared to a loss of 2,000 during the same
period last year. Digital customers increased 17,000 to 297,000 when compared to the same period
last year.
Data revenues rose 21.9%, primarily due to a 19.4% year-over-year increase in data customers.
Largely as a result of promotional offers taken in 2005, average monthly data revenue per data
customer increased 1.3% from the prior year period, but grew 1.0% sequentially from $37.70 in the
second quarter of 2006 due to the expiration of these promotions.
As of September 30, 2006, Mediacom Phone was marketed to approximately 1.3 million of our 1.47
million estimated homes passed and served 60,000 customers. Phone revenues grew 27.5% sequentially
from the previous quarter to $5.6 million.
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Advertising revenues increased 12.4%, largely as a result of stronger local advertising sales and,
to a lesser extent, political advertising.
Costs and Expenses
Significant service costs include: programming expenses; employee expenses related to wages and
salaries of technical personnel who maintain our cable network, perform customer installation
activities, and provide customer support; data costs, including costs of bandwidth connectivity and
customer provisioning; and field operating costs, including outside contractors, vehicle, utilities
and pole rental expenses. Programming expenses, which are generally paid on a per subscriber basis,
have historically increased due to both increases in the rates charged for existing programming
services and the introduction of new programming services to our customers.
Service costs rose 13.7%, primarily due to increases in programming expenses, customer growth in
phone and HSD services and higher employee and plant operating expenses. Programming expense, the
largest component of service costs, increased 6.5% principally as a result of higher unit costs
charged by our programming vendors, offset in part by a lower number of basic subscribers.
Recurring expenses related to our phone and HSD services grew 55.7% commensurate with the
significant increase of our phone and data customers. Employee operating costs grew 25.0%
principally due to insurance-related expenses and lower capitalized activity by our technicians.
Plant operating costs rose 31.3% as a result of higher outside contractor and vehicle fuel costs.
Service costs as a percentage of revenues were 40.0% and 39.4% for the three months ended September
30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Significant selling, general and administrative expenses include: wages and salaries for our call
centers, customer service and support and administrative personnel; franchise fees and taxes;
marketing; bad debt; billing; advertising; and office costs related to telecommunications and
office administration.
Selling, general and administrative expenses rose 14.2%, principally due to higher marketing costs,
taxes and fees, and office and billing costs, offset in part by lower sales commissions paid to our
employees. Marketing costs rose 42.6% largely due to product and service mailing campaigns. Taxes
and other fees were higher by 14.8% due primarily to higher property taxes and franchise fees.
Office expenses increased by 37.2% largely due to call center telecommunications charges. Billing
expenses rose 16.4% primarily due to higher processing fees. Selling, general and administrative
expenses as a percentage of revenues were 22.7% and 22.3% for the three months ended September 30,
2006 and 2005, respectively.
We expect continued revenue growth in advanced services. As a result, we expect our service costs
and selling, general and administrative expenses to increase.
Management fee expense reflects charges incurred under management arrangements with our parent,
MCC. Management fee expense decreased 1.8%, reflecting lower overhead costs charged by MCC. As a
percentage of revenues, management fee expense was 1.8% and 2.0% for the three months ended
September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased 8.6% primarily due to reduced overall capital
spending.
Adjusted OIBDA
Adjusted OIBDA rose 10.3%, principally due to revenue growth, partially offset by higher costs and
expenses.
Operating Income
Operating income grew 29.5%, largely due to growth in Adjusted OIBDA and a modest decline in
depreciation and amortization expense.
Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net, increased by 13.2%, primarily due to higher market interest rates on
variable rate debt.
20
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives, Net
We enter into interest rate exchange agreements, or interest rate swaps, with counterparties to
fix the interest rate on a portion of our variable rate debt to reduce the potential volatility in
our interest expense that would otherwise result from changes in variable market interest rates. As
of September 30, 2006 we had interest rate swaps with an aggregate principal amount of $600.0
million, as well as forward interest rate swaps that go into effect later in 2006 with an aggregate
principal amount of $200.0 million. The changes in their mark-to-market values are derived from
changes in market interest rates, the decrease in their time to maturity and the creditworthiness
of the counterparties. As a result of the quarterly mark-to-market valuation of these interest rate
swaps, we recorded a loss on derivatives, net amounting to $8.4 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2006 compared to a gain of $2.2 million for the three months ended September 30,
2005.
Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt
Loss on early extinguishment of debt totaled $28.3 million for the three months ended September 30,
2006. This represents a premium paid on the redemption of the 11% senior notes due 2013
(the 11% Notes) and the write-off of deferred financing costs associated with the
issuance of the 11% Notes. See Liquidity and Capital Resources.
Net (Loss) Income
As a
result of the factors described above, primarily loss on early
extinguishment of debt and loss on derivatives, net, we recognized a net loss for the three months ended
September 30, 2006 of $30.7 million compared to net income of $3.5 million for the three months
ended September 30, 2005.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005
The following table sets forth the unaudited consolidated statement of operations for the nine
months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 (dollars in thousands and percentage changes that are not
meaningful are marked NM):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
$ Change |
|
|
% Change |
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
503,877 |
|
|
$ |
455,725 |
|
|
$ |
48,152 |
|
|
|
10.6 |
% |
Costs and expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Service costs |
|
|
200,150 |
|
|
|
177,283 |
|
|
|
22,867 |
|
|
|
12.9 |
% |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
|
|
110,669 |
|
|
|
101,863 |
|
|
|
8,806 |
|
|
|
8.6 |
% |
Management fee expense |
|
|
8,982 |
|
|
|
8,981 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
0.0 |
% |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
80,520 |
|
|
|
85,575 |
|
|
|
(5,055 |
) |
|
|
(5.9 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
|
103,556 |
|
|
|
82,023 |
|
|
|
21,533 |
|
|
|
26.3 |
% |
Interest expense, net |
|
|
(82,739 |
) |
|
|
(71,481 |
) |
|
|
(11,258 |
) |
|
|
15.7 |
% |
Loss on early extinguishment of debt |
|
|
(31,207 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(31,207 |
) |
|
NM | |
(Loss) gain on derivatives, net |
|
|
(8,030 |
) |
|
|
6,217 |
|
|
|
(14,247 |
) |
|
NM | |
Other expense |
|
|
(3,834 |
) |
|
|
(2,898 |
) |
|
|
(936 |
) |
|
|
32.3 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income |
|
$ |
(22,254 |
) |
|
$ |
13,861 |
|
|
$ |
(36,115 |
) |
|
|
(260.6 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21
The following represents a reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to operating income, which is the most
directly comparable GAAP measure (dollars in thousands and percentage changes that are not
meaningful are marked NM ):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
$ Change |
|
|
% Change |
|
Adjusted OIBDA |
|
$ |
184,865 |
|
|
$ |
167,752 |
|
|
$ |
17,113 |
|
|
|
10.2 |
% |
Non-cash, share-based compensation charges |
|
|
(789 |
) |
|
|
(154 |
) |
|
|
(635 |
) |
|
NM | |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
(80,520 |
) |
|
|
(85,575 |
) |
|
|
5,055 |
|
|
|
(5.9 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
$ |
103,556 |
|
|
$ |
82,023 |
|
|
$ |
21,533 |
|
|
|
26.3 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
The
following table sets forth revenues and selected subscriber, customer and average monthly
revenue statistics for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 (dollars in thousands,
except per subscriber and customer data and percentage changes that are not meaningful are marked
NM):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
$ Change |
|
|
% Change |
|
Video |
|
$ |
364,167 |
|
|
$ |
348,348 |
|
|
$ |
15,819 |
|
|
|
4.5 |
% |
Data |
|
|
96,071 |
|
|
|
79,286 |
|
|
|
16,785 |
|
|
|
21.2 |
% |
Phone |
|
|
12,952 |
|
|
|
27 |
|
|
|
12,925 |
|
|
NM | |
Advertising |
|
|
30,687 |
|
|
|
28,064 |
|
|
|
2,623 |
|
|
|
9.3 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
503,877 |
|
|
$ |
455,725 |
|
|
$ |
48,152 |
|
|
|
10.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
Increase |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
|
% Change |
|
Basic subscribers |
|
|
758,000 |
|
|
|
774,000 |
|
|
|
(16,000 |
) |
|
|
(2.1 |
%) |
Data customers |
|
|
301,000 |
|
|
|
252,000 |
|
|
|
49,000 |
|
|
|
19.4 |
% |
Phone customers |
|
|
60,000 |
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
59,000 |
|
|
NM | |
Average monthly video revenue per basic subscriber (1) |
|
$ |
52.94 |
|
|
$ |
49.58 |
|
|
$ |
3.36 |
|
|
|
6.8 |
% |
Average monthly data revenue per data customer (2) |
|
$ |
37.73 |
|
|
$ |
38.35 |
|
|
$ |
(0.61 |
) |
|
|
(1.6 |
%) |
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Average monthly video revenue per basic subscriber is calculated based on
average monthly video revenue divided by the average number of basic subscribers for the
period. |
|
(2) |
|
Average monthly data revenue per data customer is calculated based on average
monthly data revenue divided by the average number of data customers for the period. |
Revenues rose 10.6%, largely attributable to growth in our data and phone customers and higher
video rates and service fees.
Video revenues increased 4.5% as a result of basic rate increases applied on our video subscribers
and higher service fees from our advanced video products and services,
offset in part by a 2.1% reduction in basic subscribers. Average monthly video
revenue per basic subscriber increased 6.8%.
Data revenues rose 21.2%, primarily due to a 19.4% year-over-year increase in data customers.
Largely as a result of promotional offers taken in 2005, average monthly data revenue per data
customer decreased 1.6% from the prior year period.
Phone revenues were $13.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
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Advertising revenues increased 9.3%, largely as a result of stronger local advertising sales and,
to a lesser extent, political advertising.
Costs and Expenses
Service costs rose 12.9%, primarily due to increases in programming expenses, customer growth in
our phone and HSD services and higher employee and plant operating expenses. Programming expense,
the largest component of service costs, increased 7.6%, principally as a result of higher unit
costs charged by our programming vendors, offset in part by a lower number of basic
subscribers. Recurring expenses related to our phone and HSD services grew 51.0%
commensurate with the significant increase of our phone and data customers. Employee operating
costs rose by 15.3% due to insurance-related expenses and lower capitalized activity by our
technicians. Plant operating costs rose 27.0% due to higher vehicle fuel and plant maintenance
costs. Service costs as a percentage of revenues were 39.8% and 38.9% for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Selling, general and administrative expenses rose 8.6%, principally due to higher taxes and fees
and office, billing and employee costs, offset in part by lower sales commissions paid to our
employees. Taxes and fees increased by 17.9% due principally to higher property taxes and franchise
fees. Office expenses rose by 27.5% due to higher call center telecommunications charges. Billing
costs were higher by 12.4% due to increased processing fees. Employee costs grew by 16.4% due
primarily to greater levels of salary and non-cash, share-based compensation in our administrative
workforce. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues were 22.0% and
22.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
We expect continued revenue growth in our advanced products and services. As a result, we expect
our service costs and selling, general and administrative expenses to increase.
Management fee expense remained flat. As a percentage of revenues, management fee expense was 1.8%
and 2.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Depreciation and amortization declined by 5.9% primarily due to reduced overall capital spending.
Adjusted OIBDA
Adjusted OIBDA rose 10.2%, principally due to revenue growth, partially offset by higher costs and
expenses.
Operating Income
Operating income grew 26.3%, largely due to growth in Adjusted OIBDA and only a modest decline in
depreciation and amortization expense.
Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net, increased by 15.7%, primarily due to higher market interest rates on
variable rate debt.
(Loss) Gain on Derivatives, Net
We enter into interest rate exchange agreements, or interest rate swaps, with counterparties to
fix the interest rate on a portion of our variable rate debt to reduce the potential volatility in
our interest expense that would otherwise result from changes in variable market interest rates. As
of September 30, 2006 we had interest rate swaps with an aggregate principal amount of $600.0
million, as well as forward interest rate swaps that go into effect later in 2006 with an aggregate
principal amount of $200.0 million. The changes in their mark-to-market values are derived from
changes in market interest rates, the decrease in their time to maturity and the creditworthiness
of the counterparties. As a result of the quarterly mark-to-market valuation of these interest rate
swaps, we recorded a loss on derivatives amounting to $8.0 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006 compared to a gain of $6.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005.
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Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt
Loss on early extinguishment of debt totaled $31.2 million for the nine months ended September 30,
2006. This represents a premium paid on the redemption of the 11% Notes and the
write-off of deferred financing costs associated with various refinancing transactions during 2006.
Net Income
As a
result of the factors described above, primarily loss on early
extinguishment of debt and loss on derivatives, net, we recognized a net loss for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006 of $22.3 million compared to net income of $13.9 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 2005.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
We have invested, and will continue to invest, in our network to enhance its reliability and
capacity, and in the further deployment of advanced broadband services. Our capital spending has
recently shifted from network upgrade investments to the deployment of advanced services. We also
may continue to make strategic acquisitions of cable systems. We have a high level of indebtedness
and incur significant amounts of interest expense each year. We believe that we will meet our debt
service, capital spending and other requirements through a combination of our net cash flows from
operating activities, borrowing availability under our bank credit facilities, and our ability to
secure future external financing.
As of September 30, 2006, our total debt was $1.59 billion. Of this amount, $61.4 million matures
within the twelve months ending September 30, 2007. During the nine months ended September 30,
2006, we paid cash interest of $100.9 million, net of capitalized interest.
We have a $1.657 billion bank credit facility expiring in 2015. As of September 30, 2006, we had,
in total, unused revolving credit commitments of approximately $258.7 million, of which
approximately $78.0 million could be borrowed and used for general corporate purposes based on the
terms and conditions of our debt arrangements.
On October 5, 2006, we issued $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.5% senior notes due
October 2015 (the 8.5% Notes). The indenture stipulates, among other things, restriction on
incurrence of indebtedness, distribution mergers, and asset sales and has cross-default provisions
related to other debt of the Issuers. We used the proceeds of the offering to reduce borrowings
(but not commitments) outstanding under the revolving credit portion of our subsidiary credit
facilities. We incurred approximately $3.0 million of financing
costs associated with the issuance of the 8.5% Notes, which
included $2.3 million of original issue discount. As of September 30, 2006, after giving effect to the offering, we had unused revolving
credit commitments of $555.7 million, of which $375.0 million could be borrowed and used for
general corporate purposes based on the terms and conditions of our debt arrangements.
For all periods through September 30, 2006, we were in compliance with all of the covenants under
our debt arrangements. Continued access to our credit facilities is subject to our remaining in
compliance with the covenants of these credit facilities, including covenants tied to our operating
performance. We believe that we will not have any difficulty in the foreseeable future complying
with these covenants and that we will meet our current and long-term debt service, capital
spending, and other cash requirements through a combination of our net cash flows from operating
activities, borrowing availability under our bank credit facilities, and our ability to secure
future external financing. However, there is no assurance that we will be able to obtain sufficient
future financing, or, if we were able to do so, that the terms would be favorable to us. We expect
to continue generating and obtaining sufficient funds and financing to service our long-term
business plan, service our debt obligations and complete future acquisitions if the opportunities
arise.
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Operating Activities
Net cash flows provided by operating activities were $38.9 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006 compared to $69.9 million for the comparable period last year. The change of
$31.0 million is primarily due to the net change in operating assets and liabilities.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the net change in our operating assets and
liabilities was $38.5 million, primarily due to an increase in our prepaid expenses and other
assets of $24.6 million, an increase in accounts receivable, net of $4.6 million and a decrease in
accrued liabilities of $9.7 million, offset by an increase in our deferred revenue of $2.5
million.
Investing Activities
Net cash flows used in investing activities, which consisted primarily of capital expenditures,
were $77.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, as compared to $84.8 million for
the prior year. Capital expenditures decreased $7.8 million, primarily due to lower spending on
customer premise equipment.
Financing Activities
Net cash flows provided by financing activities were $37.9 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006, as compared to net cash flows provided by financing activities of $12.3 million
for the comparable period in 2005, largely due to net bank financing of approximately $567.6
million and an approximately $103.0 million capital contribution from MCC, offset in part by the
repayment of $400.0 million of senior notes and approximately $232.6 million of capital
distributions and dividends to MCC.
Our principal financing activities included the following:
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On May 5, 2006, we refinanced a $495.0 million term loan with a new term loan in the
amount of $800.0 million. The new term loan consists of two tranches: (i) a $550.0 million
term loan which was funded on May 5, 2006; and (ii) a $250.0 million delayed-draw term loan
(the Delayed-Draw Term Loan). Borrowings under the new term loan bear interest at a rate
that is 0.25% less than the interest rate of the term loan that it replaced. The new term
loan matures in January 2015, whereas the term loan it replaced had a maturity of February
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On June 29, 2006, borrowings under the Delayed-Draw Term Loan were used: (i) to make a
capital distribution to MCC to allow it to repay $172.5 million of its 5.25% convertible
senior notes due July 1, 2006; (ii) to reduce borrowings (but not commitments) outstanding
under the revolving credit portion of our subsidiary credit facility; and (iii) for working
capital purposes. |
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On July 17, 2006, we redeemed all of the outstanding 11% notes. The redemption price
was $422.0 million, consisting of $400.0 million of principal and $22.0 million of
redemption premium, the accrued interest paid was $22.0 million. The redemption was funded
with: (i) a $335.0 million borrowing under the revolving credit portion of our subsidiary
credit facility; (ii) a $100.0 million capital contribution from MCC; and (iii) available
cash. |
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On October 5, 2006, we issued the 8.5% Notes, and used the proceeds to reduce borrowings
(but not commitments) outstanding under the revolving credit portion of our subsidiary
credit facilities. |
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We made distributions to MCC of $43.3 million primarily to fund its Board authorized
share repurchase program during the nine months ended September 30, 2006. |
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Other
We have entered into interest rate exchange agreements with counterparties, which expire from
October 2006 through August 2010, to hedge $600.0 million of floating rate debt. In addition, in
June 2006, we entered into forward interest rate exchange agreements that fixed interest rates at
5.3% on $100.0 million of floating rate debt for three years, which commenced on September 29, 2006
and $200.0 million of floating rate debt for three years commencing on December 29, 2006. These
agreements have been accounted for on a mark-to-market basis as of, and for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006. Our interest rate exchange agreements are scheduled to expire in the amounts
of $150.0 million, $150.0 million, $400.0 million and $100.0 million during the years ended
December 31, 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010, respectively.
As of September 30, 2006, approximately $13.9 million of letters of credit were issued to various
parties as collateral for our performance relating to insurance and franchise requirements.
Share-based Compensation
We estimate the fair value of stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
This fair value is then amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of
the awards, which is generally the vesting period. This option-pricing model requires the input of
highly subjective assumptions, including the options expected life and the price volatility of the
underlying stock. The estimation of stock awards that will ultimately vest requires judgment, and
to the extent actual results or updated estimates differ from our current estimates, such amounts
will be recorded as a cumulative adjustment in the periods the estimates are revised. Actual
results, and future changes in estimates, may differ substantially from our current estimates.
For a discussion of the critical accounting judgments and estimates we identified that we believe
require significant judgment in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements, please
refer to our Form 10-K for the year ended 2005.
Inflation and Changing Prices
Our systems costs and expenses are subject to inflation and price fluctuations. Such changes in
costs and expenses can generally be passed through to subscribers. Programming costs have
historically increased at rates in excess of inflation and are expected to continue to do so. We
believe that under the Federal Communications Commissions existing cable rate regulations we may
increase rates for cable television services to more than cover any increases in programming.
However, competitive conditions and other factors in the marketplace may limit our ability to
increase our rates.
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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK |
There have been no significant changes to the information required under this Item from what was
disclosed in our 2005 Form 10-K.
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ITEM 4. |
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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
Mediacom Broadband LLC
The management of Mediacom Broadband LLC (Mediacom Broadband) carried out an evaluation, with the
participation of the Mediacom Broadbands Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of
the effectiveness of Mediacom Broadbands disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30,
2006. Based upon that evaluation, Mediacom Broadbands Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer concluded that Mediacom Broadbands disclosure controls and procedures were effective to
ensure that information required to be disclosed by Mediacom Broadband in reports that it files or
submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported
within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed
to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or
submits under the Exchange Act are accumulated and communicated to the issuers management,
including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar
functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There has not been any change in Mediacom Broadbands internal control over financial reporting in
connection with the evaluation required by Rule 15d-15(d) under the Exchange Act that occurred
during the quarter ended September 30, 2006 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely
to materially affect, Mediacom Broadbands internal control over financial reporting.
Mediacom Broadband Corporation
The management of Mediacom Broadband Corporation carried out an evaluation, with the participation
of the Mediacom Broadband Corporations Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the
effectiveness of Mediacom Broadband Corporations disclosure controls and procedures as of
September 30, 2006. Based upon that evaluation, Mediacom Broadband Corporations Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that Mediacom Broadband Corporations disclosure
controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by
Mediacom Broadband in reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is
recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and
forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Disclosure controls and procedures include,
without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be
disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act are
accumulated and communicated to the issuers management, including its principal executive and
principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow
timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There has not been any change in Mediacom Broadband Corporations internal control over financial
reporting in connection with the evaluation required by Rule 15d-15(d) under the Exchange Act that
occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2006 that has materially affected, or is reasonably
likely to materially affect, Mediacom Broadband Corporations internal control over financial
reporting.
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PART II
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
See Note 9 to our consolidated financial statements.
There have been no material changes in the risk factors from those disclosed in our risk factors
section in Item 1A of our 2005 Form 10-K.
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Rule 15d-14(a) Certifications of Mediacom Broadband Corporation |
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Section 1350 Certifications Mediacom Broadband LLC |
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Section 1350 Certifications Mediacom Broadband Corporation |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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MEDIACOM BROADBAND LLC
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November 9, 2006 |
By: |
/s/ Mark E. Stephan
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Mark E. Stephan |
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Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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MEDIACOM BROADBAND CORPORATION
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November 9, 2006 |
By: |
/s/ Mark E. Stephan
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Mark E. Stephan |
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Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Rule 15d-14(a) Certifications of Mediacom Broadband Corporation |
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Section 1350 Certifications Mediacom Broadband Corporation |
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Exhibit 31.1
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Rocco B. Commisso, certify that:
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I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of Mediacom Broadband LLC; |
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Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact
or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the
circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period
covered by this report; |
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in
this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of
operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
report; |
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The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and
maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and
15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have: |
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Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls
and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information
relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by
others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being
prepared; |
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Paragraph omitted pursuant to SEC Release Nos. 33-8238 and 34-47986; |
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Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and
presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls
and procedures, as of end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;
and |
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Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the
registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control
over financial reporting; and |
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The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent
evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the
audit committee of registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
function): |
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All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of
internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect
the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information;
and |
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Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who
have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
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November 9, 2006 |
By: |
/s/ Rocco B. Commisso
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Rocco B. Commisso |
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Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer |
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CERTIFICATIONS
I, Mark E. Stephan, certify that:
(1) |
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I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of Mediacom Broadband LLC; |
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Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact
or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the
circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period
covered by this report; |
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in
this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of
operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
report; |
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The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and
maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and
15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have: |
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Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls
and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information
relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by
others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being
prepared; |
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Paragraph omitted pursuant to SEC Release Nos. 33-8238 and 34-47986; |
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Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and
presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls
and procedures, as of end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;
and |
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Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the
registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control
over financial reporting; and |
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The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent
evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the
audit committee of registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
function): |
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All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of
internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect
the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information;
and |
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Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who
have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
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November 9, 2006 |
By: |
/s/ Mark E. Stephan
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Mark E. Stephan |
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Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit 31.2
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Rocco B. Commisso, certify that:
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I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of Mediacom Broadband Corporation; |
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Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact
or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the
circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period
covered by this report; |
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(3) |
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in
this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of
operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
report; |
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The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and
maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and
15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have: |
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Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls
and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information
relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by
others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being
prepared; |
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Paragraph omitted pursuant to SEC Release Nos. 33-8238 and 34-47986; |
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Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and
presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls
and procedures, as of end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;
and |
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Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the
registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control
over financial reporting; and |
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The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent
evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the
audit committee of registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
function): |
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All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of
internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect
the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information;
and |
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Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who
have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
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November 9, 2006 |
By: |
/s/ Rocco B. Commisso
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Rocco B. Commisso |
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Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer |
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CERTIFICATIONS
I, Mark E. Stephan, certify that:
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I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of Mediacom Broadband Corporation; |
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Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact
or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the
circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period
covered by this report; |
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in
this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of
operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
report; |
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(4) |
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The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and
maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and
15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have: |
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Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls
and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information
relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by
others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being
prepared; |
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Paragraph omitted pursuant to SEC Release Nos. 33-8238 and 34-47986; |
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Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and
presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls
and procedures, as of end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;
and |
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Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the
registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control
over financial reporting; and |
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The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent
evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the
audit committee of registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
function): |
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All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of
internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect
the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information;
and |
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Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who
have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
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November 9, 2006 |
By: |
/s/ Mark E. Stephan
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Mark E. Stephan |
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Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit 32.1
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Mediacom Broadband LLC (the Company) on Form 10-Q for
the period ended September 30, 2006 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the
date hereof (the Report), Rocco B. Commisso, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Mark E.
Stephan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to
18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
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the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
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the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the
financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
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November 9, 2006 |
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/s/ Rocco B. Commisso
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Rocco B. Commisso |
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Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer |
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By: |
/s/ Mark E. Stephan
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Mark E. Stephan |
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Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit 32.2
Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Mediacom Broadband Corporation (the Company) on Form
10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2006 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on the date hereof (the Report), Rocco B. Commisso, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Mark
E. Stephan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant
to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
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the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
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(2) |
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the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the
financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
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November 9, 2006 |
By: |
/s/ Rocco B. Commisso
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Rocco B. Commisso |
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Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer |
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By: |
/s/ Mark E. Stephan
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Mark E. Stephan |
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Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer |
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