UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

_________________

FORM 10-Q

~~(Mark~~(Mark One)

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934:

For the quarterly period ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934:

For the transition period from_____to_____.

Commission File Number 0-3024

NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

41-0440990

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

27 North Minnesota Street

New Ulm, Minnesota 56073

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (507) 354-4111

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has 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 registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “non-accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. ☐Large accelerated filer ☒Accelerated filer ☐Non-accelerated filer ☒Smaller reporting company ☐Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None.

Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock - $1.66 par value	NUVR	OTCQB Marketplace

The total number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of ~~November~~August 9, ~~2020: 5,199,101.~~2021: 5,212,491.

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1	Financial Statements	~~3-9~~4 - 10

	Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) for the Three and ~~Nine~~Six Months Ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 and ~~2019~~2020	34

	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) for the Three and ~~Nine~~Six Months Ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 and ~~2019~~2020	45

	Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 and December 31, ~~2019~~2020	~~5-6~~6 - 7

	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the ~~Nine~~Six Months Ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 and ~~2019~~2020	78

	Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited) for the Three and ~~Nine~~Six Months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 and ~~2019~~2020	~~8-9~~9 - 10

	Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)	~~10-27~~11 - 28

Item 2	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	~~28-41~~29 - 42

Item 3	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	4142

Item 4	Controls and Procedures	4142

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1	Legal Proceedings	4142

Item 1A	Risk Factors	42

Item 2	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	4243

Item 3	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	4243

Item 4	Mine Safety Disclosures	42 43

Item 5	Other Information	~~42-43~~43

Item 6	Exhibits Listing	43 - 44

	Signatures	4445

	Exhibits

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)	NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)								NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,				Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,				Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019		2021		2020		2021		2020

OPERATING REVENUES:
Local Service	$	1,664,700	$	1,785,759	$	5,095,754	$	5,466,870
Voice Service									$	1,544,766	$	1,682,358	$	3,096,044	$	3,431,054
Network Access		1,419,902		1,817,673		4,636,682		5,593,095		1,344,685		1,584,838		2,927,125		3,216,780
Video		3,081,057		3,016,376		9,158,795		9,054,239
Data		5,924,036		5,446,845		17,406,412		16,250,411
Video Service										3,237,723		3,096,144		6,266,600		6,077,738
Data Service										6,368,566		5,830,858		12,636,537		11,482,376
A-CAM/FUSF		2,995,736		3,019,922		9,089,391		9,123,524		2,953,966		2,994,620		5,922,161		6,093,655
Other Non-Regulated		1,255,142		1,064,399		3,264,560		3,103,624		1,037,356		955,145		2,116,718		2,009,418
Total Operating Revenues		16,340,573		16,150,974		48,651,594		48,591,763		16,487,062		16,143,963		32,965,185		32,311,021

OPERATING EXPENSES:
Plant Operations (Excluding Depreciation and Amortization)		3,201,938		3,075,977		9,403,009		8,949,683		3,334,880		3,150,455		6,752,618		6,201,071
Cost of Video		2,518,433		2,652,377		7,726,161		7,915,032		2,700,135		2,578,119		5,456,478		5,207,728
Cost of Data		915,104		861,684		2,572,503		2,035,477		919,708		815,337		1,843,222		1,657,399
Cost of Other Nonregulated Services		415,455		543,643		1,167,694		1,610,767		354,022		338,029		763,268		752,239
Depreciation and Amortization		3,019,123		3,035,666		9,119,649		9,085,570		3,124,282		3,048,424		6,195,854		6,100,526
Selling, General and Administrative		2,308,662		2,690,342		7,537,251		7,809,948		2,554,766		2,557,721		5,218,656		5,228,589
Total Operating Expenses		12,378,715		12,859,689		37,526,267		37,406,477		12,987,793		12,488,085		26,230,096		25,147,552

OPERATING INCOME		3,961,858		3,291,285		11,125,327		11,185,286		3,499,269		3,655,878		6,735,089		7,163,469

OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME
Interest Expense		(613,541)		(827,380)		(1,907,898)		(2,659,769)		(527,825)		(610,694)		(1,093,199)		(1,294,357)
Interest/Dividend Income		5,936		22,122		104,465		133,180		58,428		52,336		159,830		98,529
Interest During Construction		25,946		49,525		93,507		125,607		10,278		26,373		20,270		67,561
Gain on Debt Forgiveness										-		-		2,912,433		-
Gain (Loss) on Investments		-		-		52,881		(104,044)		-		52,881		-		52,881
CoBank Patronage Dividends		-		-		647,369		403,786		-		-		625,490		647,369
Other Investment Income		36,956		71,718		197,170		259,635		38,895		78,883		104,943		160,214
Total Other Income (Expense)		(544,703)		(684,015)		(812,506)		(1,841,605)		(420,224)		(400,221)		2,729,767		(267,803)

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		3,417,155		2,607,270		10,312,821		9,343,681		3,079,045		3,255,657		9,464,856		6,895,666

INCOME TAXES		956,801		730,035		2,887,582		2,616,226		636,132		911,580		1,841,232		1,930,781

NET INCOME	$	2,460,354	$	1,877,235	$	7,425,239	$	6,727,455	$	2,442,913	$	2,344,077	$	7,623,624	$	4,964,885

NET INCOME PER SHARE
Basic	$	0.47	$	0.36	$	1.43	$	1.30	$	0.47	$	0.45	$	1.46	$	0.96
Diluted	$	0.47	$	0.36	$	1.43	$	1.30	$	0.47	$	0.45	$	1.46	$	0.96

DIVIDENDS PER SHARE	$	0.0000	$	0.1300	$	0.1300	$	0.3800	$	0.1400	$	0.0000	$	0.2700	$	0.1300

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic		5,199,101		5,187,152		5,192,132		5,184,010		5,210,700		5,192,689		5,206,766		5,188,647
Diluted		5,205,684		5,197,326		5,197,140		5,192,214		5,219,430		5,197,589		5,214,992		5,192,868

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.	The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.								The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)	NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)											NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,					Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
							Nine Months Ended September 30,					Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	Three Months Ended September 30,		2020			2019			2020			2019		2021			2020			2021			2020

Net Income	$	2,460,354		$	1,877,235		$	7,425,239		$	6,727,455	$	2,442,913		$	2,344,077		$	7,623,624		$	4,964,885

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss):
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Interest Rate Swaps		147,875			108,133			(2,773,292)			(372,748)		47,330			(154,338)			992,391			(2,921,167)
Income Tax Benefit (Expense) Related to Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Interest Rate Swaps		(42,203)			(30,862)			791,498			106,382
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):		105,672			77,271			(1,981,794)			(266,366)
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit Related to Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Interest Rate Swaps													(13,508)			44,048			(283,228)			833,701
Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss):													33,822			(110,290)			709,163			(2,087,466)

Comprehensive Income	$	2,566,026		$	1,954,506		$	5,443,445		$	6,461,089	$	2,476,735		$	2,233,787		$	8,332,787		$	2,877,419

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.	The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.											The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)	NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)				NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

ASSETS	ASSETS				ASSETS

	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019		June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020

CURRENT ASSETS:	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019		June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Cash	$	6,891,742	$	2,993,000	$	4,891,594	$	8,617,660
Receivables, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of $190,000 and $120,000		2,173,340		2,356,742
Receivables, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of $150,000 and $160,000						3,185,954		1,885,196
Income Taxes Receivable		120,318		-		1,044,355		615,587
Materials, Supplies, and Inventories		3,574,399		2,827,159		5,616,020		2,965,960
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets		1,677,269		826,873		1,916,412		1,000,395
Total Current Assets		14,437,068		9,003,774		16,654,335		15,084,798

INVESTMENTS & OTHER ASSETS:
Goodwill		49,903,029		49,903,029		49,903,029		49,903,029
Intangibles		21,592,422		24,085,250		19,977,408		21,639,293
Other Investments		10,718,632		9,453,578		10,105,774		9,960,187
Right of Use Asset		1,264,266		1,558,164		1,291,476		1,211,707
Other Assets		232,318		182,581		393,186		299,155
Total Investments and Other Assets		83,710,667		85,182,602		81,670,873		83,013,371

PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT:
Communications Plant		168,648,423		163,630,396		176,854,539		171,961,736
Other Property & Equipment		25,066,903		23,301,293		26,461,370		25,758,591
Video Plant		11,105,390		10,732,919		11,165,824		11,143,951
Total Property, Plant and Equipment		204,820,716		197,664,608		214,481,733		208,864,278
Less Accumulated Depreciation		136,087,561		129,605,576		142,904,847		138,385,628
Net Property, Plant & Equipment		68,733,155		68,059,032		71,576,886		70,478,650

TOTAL ASSETS	$	166,880,890	$	162,245,408	$	169,902,094	$	168,576,819

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.	The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.				The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)
(Unaudited)

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

September 30,
2020

December 31,
2019

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Current Portion of Long-Term Debt, Net of
    Unamortized Loan Fees
$
6,300,590

$
4,511,844
Accounts Payable

       1,725,943

1,807,334
Accrued Income Taxes

-

729,600
Other Accrued Taxes

172,583

           232,862
Deferred Compensation

319,163

             311,047
Accrued Compensation

       2,410,261

2,511,798
Other Accrued Liabilities

652,230

1,046,034
Total Current Liabilities

     11,580,770

11,150,519

LONG-TERM DEBT, Net of Unamortized
    Loan Fees

48,833,449

      51,072,286

NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:

Loan Guarantees

          321,446

319,346
Deferred Income Taxes

     15,678,558

      16,470,055
Other Accrued Liabilities

1,296,309

1,454,777
Financial Derivative Instruments

          3,033,710

           260,418
Deferred Compensation

          530,364

759,952
Total Noncurrent Liabilities

     20,860,387

      19,264,548

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
-

-

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

Preferred Stock - $1.66 Par Value, 10,000,000 Shares
    Authorized, None Issued

-

-
Common Stock - $1.66 Par Value, 90,000,000 Shares
    Authorized, 5,199,101 and 5,189,218 Shares Issued
    and Outstanding

       8,665,169

8,648,697
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

        (2,167,889)

(186,095)
Unearned Compensation

123,617

189,255
Retained Earnings

     78,985,387

72,106,198
Total Stockholders' Equity

     85,606,284

      80,758,055

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
    STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
   166,880,890

$
    162,245,408

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued) (Unaudited)

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

	June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt, Net of Unamortized Loan Fees	$	4,511,844	$	6,788,430
Accounts Payable		1,584,029		1,604,735
Other Accrued Taxes		257,803		258,691
Deferred Compensation		190,895		319,754
Accrued Compensation		2,196,426		2,247,057
Other Accrued Liabilities		638,235		811,003
Total Current Liabilities		9,379,232		12,029,670

LONG-TERM DEBT, Net of Unamortized Loan Fees		44,602,765		47,161,441

NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
Loan Guarantees		248,317		273,805
Deferred Income Taxes		17,271,637		16,988,409
Unrecognized Tax Benefit		47,363		47,363
Other Accrued Liabilities		1,291,375		1,283,834
Financial Derivative Instruments		1,728,727		2,721,118
Deferred Compensation		428,487		450,473
Total Noncurrent Liabilities		21,015,906		21,765,002

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:		-		-

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred Stock - $1.66 Par Value, 10,000,000 Shares Authorized, None Issued		-		-
Common Stock - $1.66 Par Value, 90,000,000 Shares Authorized, 5,212,491 and 5,200,689 Shares Issued and Outstanding		8,687,486		8,667,816
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		(1,235,348)		(1,944,511)
Unearned Compensation		225,586		149,100
Retained Earnings		87,226,467		80,748,301
Total Stockholders' Equity		94,904,191		87,620,706

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	169,902,094	$	168,576,819

Certain historical numbers have been changed to conform to the current year's presentation.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)	NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)				NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

					Six Months Ended
	Nine Months Ended				June 30, 2021		June 30, 2020
	September 30, 2020		September 30, 2019		June 30, 2021		June 30, 2020
	September 30, 2020		September 30, 2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income	$	7,425,239	$	6,727,455	$	7,623,624	$	4,964,885
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation and Amortization		9,193,566		9,159,487		6,245,132		6,149,804
Unrealized (Gains) Losses on Investments		(47,640)		104,044
PPP Loan Forgiveness						(2,912,433)		-
Unrealized Gains on Investments						-		(47,640)
Undistributed Earnings of Other Equity Investments		(225,680)		(274,078)		(138,898)		(168,189)
Noncash Patronage Refund		(143,692)		(100,946)		(129,177)		(143,692)
Stock Issued in Lieu of Cash Payment		234,522		261,636		85,680		174,548
Distributions from Equity Investments		100,000		200,000		150,000		-
Stock-based Compensation		13,098		90,311		228,683		(10,079)
Changes in Assets and Liabilities:
Receivables		186,608		1,292,931		(1,299,998)		387,342
Income Taxes Receivable		(120,318)		305,751		(428,768)		(227,118)
Materials, Supplies and Inventories		(747,240)		(385,600)		(2,650,060)		(232,705)
Prepaid Expenses		(780,450)		(393,269)		(801,777)		(519,246)
Other Assets		45,900		(36,900)		(94,791)		(225,316)
Accounts Payable		(137,845)		(622,853)		(86,479)		(590,466)
Accrued Income Taxes		(729,600)		495,476		-		(729,600)
Other Accrued Taxes		(60,279)		(51,786)		(888)		(544)
Other Accrued Liabilities		(359,911)		346,711		(272,194)		(573,614)
Deferred Compensation		(221,472)		(41,172)		(150,845)		(143,119)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities		13,624,806		17,077,198		5,366,811		8,065,251

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net		(7,894,696)		(7,939,722)		(5,566,431)		(4,054,206)
Grants Received for Construction of Plant		650,208		390,922		-		422,786
Other, Net		(1,044,785)		(139,815)		(53,000)		(52,076)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities		(8,289,273)		(7,688,615)		(5,619,431)		(3,683,496)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal Payments of Long-Term Debt		(3,469,215)		(3,457,800)		(2,305,200)		(2,316,615)
Loan Proceeds		2,889,000		-		-		2,889,000
Changes in Revolving Credit Facility		56,207		-		309,660		-
Repurchase of Common Stock		(238,612)		(104,802)		(72,067)		(238,612)
Dividends Paid		(674,171)		(1,969,928)		(1,405,839)		(674,171)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities		(1,436,791)		(5,532,530)		(3,473,446)		(340,398)

NET INCREASE IN CASH		3,898,742		3,856,053		(3,726,066)		4,041,357

CASH at Beginning of Period		2,993,000		1,584,769		8,617,660		2,993,000

CASH at End of Period	$	6,891,742	$	5,440,822	$	4,891,594	$	7,034,357

Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	$	1,821,995	$	2,631,805	$	1,285,943	$	1,253,890
Net cash paid for income taxes	$	3,737,500	$	1,815,000	$	2,270,000	$	2,887,500

Certain historical numbers have changed to conform with the current year's presentation.					Certain historical numbers have changed to conform with the current year's presentation.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.	The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.				The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)	NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)														NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)

	THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020														THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
				Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)																Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

	Common Stock					Unearned Compensation			Retained Earnings			Total Equity		Common Stock								Unearned Compensation			Retained Earnings			Total Equity
	Shares	Amount						Shares	Retained Earnings			Total Equity		Amount								Unearned Compensation			Retained Earnings			Total Equity

BALANCE on June 30, 2020	5,199,101	$	8,665,169			Unearned Compensation	$	(2,273,561)		$	100,440		$	76,525,033		$	83,017,081
BALANCE on March 31, 2021															5,207,119		$	8,678,533				$	(1,269,170)		$	174,983		$	85,394,403		$	92,978,749

Director's Stock Plan															8,400			14,000									185,920			199,920
Restricted Stock Grant									23,177						23,177										50,603						50,603
Repurchase of Common Stock															(3,028)			(5,047)									(67,020)			(72,067)
Net Income											2,460,354			2,460,354													2,442,913			2,442,913
Dividends																											(729,749)			(729,749)
Unrealized Gain on Interest Rate Swap					105,672									105,672							33,822									33,822

BALANCE on September 30, 2020	5,199,101	$	8,665,169	$	(2,167,889)		$	123,617		$	78,985,387		$	85,606,284
BALANCE on June 30, 2021															5,212,491		$	8,687,486		$	(1,235,348)		$	225,586		$	87,226,467		$	94,904,191


															THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
	THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019																			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
				Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
													Common Stock						Unearned Compensation				Retained Earnings			Total Equity
	Common Stock					Unearned Compensation			Retained Earnings			Total Equity		Shares		Amount							Retained Earnings			Total Equity
	Shares	Amount							Retained Earnings
BALANCE on March 31, 2020															5,179,866		$	8,633,111	Unearned Compensation			$	(2,163,271)		$	57,465		$	73,908,545		$	80,435,850

BALANCE on June 30, 2019	5,190,810	$	8,651,350			Unearned Compensation	$	(634,658)		$	133,933	Total Equity		$	70,004,714		$	78,155,339
Director's Stock Plan															12,264			20,440									179,464			199,904
Employee Stock Plan															6,971			11,618									92,947			104,565
Restricted Stock Grant																								42,975						42,975
Net Income																											2,344,077			2,344,077
Unrealized Loss on Interest Rate Swap																					(110,290)									(110,290)

Restricted Stock Grant									36,162						36,162
Repurchase of Common Stock	(5,487)		(9,145)								(95,657)			(104,802)
Net Income											1,877,235			1,877,235
Dividends											(674,092)			(674,092)
Unrealized Gain on Interest Rate Swap					77,271									77,271

BALANCE on September 30, 2019	5,185,323	$	8,642,205	$	(557,387)		$	170,095		$	71,112,200		$	79,367,113
BALANCE on June 30, 2020															5,199,101		$	8,665,169		$	(2,273,561)		$	100,440		$	76,525,033		$	83,017,081

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.	The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.														The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)	NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)														NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)

															SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
																				Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

															Common Stock							Unearned Compensation			Retained Earnings			Total Equity
															Shares		Amount

BALANCE on December 31, 2020															5,200,689		$	8,667,816					$	(1,944,511)		$	149,100		$	80,748,301		$	87,620,706

Directors' Stock Plan															8,400			14,000											185,920			199,920
Employee Stock Plan															4,594			7,657										101,083			108,740
Restricted Stock Grant																								119,944						119,944
Exercise of RSU's															1,836			3,060						(43,458)			40,398			-
Repurchase of Common Stock															(3,028)			(5,047)									(67,020)			(72,067)
Net Income																											7,623,624			7,623,624
Dividends																											(1,405,839)			(1,405,839)
Unrealized Gain on Interest Rate Swap																					709,163									709,163

BALANCE on June 30, 2021															5,212,491		$	8,687,486		$	(1,235,348)		$	225,586		$	87,226,467		$	94,904,191


	NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020														SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
				Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)																Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

	Common Stock					Unearned Compensation			Retained Earnings			Total Equity		Common Stock								Unearned Compensation			Retained Earnings			Total Equity
	Shares	Amount						Shares						Amount

BALANCE on December 31, 2019	5,189,218	$	8,648,697				$	(186,095)		$	189,255		$	72,106,198		$	80,758,055	5,189,218				$	8,648,697		$	(186,095)		$	189,255		$	72,106,198		$	80,758,055

Directors' Stock Plan	12,264		20,440									179,464			199,904	12,264			20,440									179,464			199,904
Employee Stock Plan	6,971		11,618								92,947			104,565	6,971			11,618									92,947			104,565
Restricted Stock Grant								60,978						60,978										37,801						37,801
Exercise of RSU's	4,144		6,907					(126,616)			71,829			(47,880)	4,144			6,907						(126,616)			71,829			(47,880)
Repurchase of Common Stock	(13,496)		(22,493)								(216,119)			(238,612)	(13,496)			(22,493)									(216,119)			(238,612)
Net Income											7,425,239			7,425,239													4,964,885			4,964,885
Dividends											(674,171)			(674,171)													(674,171)			(674,171)
Unrealized Loss on Interest Rate Swap					(1,981,794)									(1,981,794)							(2,087,466)									(2,087,466)

BALANCE on September 30, 2020	5,199,101	$	8,665,169		$	(2,167,889)		$	123,617		$	78,985,387		$	85,606,284



	NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
				Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

	Common Stock					Unearned Compensation			Retained Earnings			Total Equity
	Shares	Amount

BALANCE on December 31, 2018	5,175,258	$	8,625,430				$	(291,021)						$	79,784		$	66,181,285		$	74,595,478

Directors' Stock Plan	9,561		15,935									164,003			179,938
Employee Stock Plan	5,991		9,985								105,042			115,027
Restricted Stock Grant								90,311						90,311
Repurchase of Common Stock	(5,487)		(9,145)									(95,657)			(104,802)
Net Income											6,727,455			6,727,455
Dividends											(1,969,928)			(1,969,928)
Unrealized Loss on Interest Rate Swap					(266,366)									(266,366)

BALANCE on September 30, 2019	5,185,323	$	8,642,205	$	(557,387)		$	170,095		$	71,112,200		$	79,367,113
BALANCE on June 30, 2020															5,199,101		$	8,665,169		$	(2,273,561)		$	100,440		$	76,525,033		$	83,017,081

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.	The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.														The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 (Unaudited)

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation and Consolidation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Nuvera Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Nuvera) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information, rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and, where applicable, conform to the accounting principles as prescribed by federal and state telephone utility regulatory authorities. Certain information and disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted or condensed pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal and recurring accruals) considered necessary for the fair presentation of the financial statements and present fairly the results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the interim periods presented as required by Regulation S-X, Rule 10-01. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2019.~~2020.

The preparation of our financial statements requires our management to make estimates and judgements that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year as a whole or any other interim period.

Our consolidated financial statements report the financial condition and results of operations for Nuvera and its subsidiaries in 1 business segment: the Communications Segment. Inter-company transactions have been eliminated from the consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

See Note 2 – “Revenue Recognition” for a discussion of our revenue recognition policies.

Cost of Services (excluding depreciation and amortization)

Cost of services includes all costs related to delivery of communication services and products. These operating costs include all costs of performing services and providing related products including engineering, network monitoring and transport cost.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses include direct and indirect selling expenses, customer service, billing and collections, advertising and all other general and administrative costs associated with ~~the operations of the business.~~our operations.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

We use the group life method (mass asset accounting) to depreciate the assets of our ~~telephone~~communications companies. ~~Telephone~~Communications plant acquired in a given year is grouped into similar categories and depreciated over the remaining estimated useful life of the group. When an asset is retired, both the asset and the accumulated depreciation associated with that asset are removed from the books. Due to rapid changes in technology, selecting the estimated economic life of communications plant and equipment requires a significant amount of judgment. We periodically review data on expected utilization of new equipment, asset retirement activity and net salvage values to determine adjustments to our depreciation rates. Depreciation expense was ~~$6,626,821~~$4,533,969 and ~~$6,592,743~~$4,438,641 for the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 and ~~2019.~~2020. We amortize our definite-lived intangible assets over their estimated useful lives. Identifiable intangible assets that are subject to amortization are evaluated for impairment.

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Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes consists of an amount for taxes currently payable and a provision for tax consequences deferred to future periods. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities, and their respective tax bases. Significant components of our deferred taxes arise from differences (i) in the basis of property, plant and equipment due to the use of accelerated depreciation methods for tax purposes, as well as (ii) in partnership investments and intangible assets due to the difference between book and tax basis. Our effective income tax rate is normally higher than the United States tax rate due to state income taxes and permanent ~~differences.~~differences, however, our effective income tax rate was lower than the United States tax rate in the quarter ended June 30, 2021 due to the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness not being taxable at the federal and state level.

We account for income taxes in accordance with GAAP, which requires an asset and liability approach to financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. As required by GAAP, we recognize the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more-likely-than-not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority.

As of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 and December 31, ~~2019~~2020 we had 0$44,155 of unrecognized tax ~~benefits.~~benefits that if recognized would not affect the tax rate. We do not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to materially change over the next 12 months.

We are primarily subject to United States, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wisconsin income taxes. Tax years subsequent to ~~2015~~2016 remain open to examination by federal and state tax authorities. Our policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters as income tax expense. As of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 and December 31, ~~2019~~2020 we had no$3,208 accrued interest ~~or penalties accrued~~ that related to income tax matters.

Earnings and Dividends Per Share

The basic and diluted net income per share are calculated as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020					Three Months Ended September 30, 2019						Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020						Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019					Three Months Ended June 30, 2021					Three Months Ended June 30, 2020						Six Months Ended June 30, 2021						Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
						Three Months Ended September 30, 2019						Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020						Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019					Three Months Ended June 30, 2021					Three Months Ended June 30, 2020						Six Months Ended June 30, 2021						Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020				Basic			Diluted			Basic			Diluted			Basic			Diluted			Basic		Diluted		Basic			Diluted			Basic			Diluted			Basic			Diluted			Basic	Diluted

Net Income	$	2,460,354	$	2,460,354		$	1,877,235		$	1,877,235		$	7,425,239		$	7,425,239		$	6,727,455		$	6,727,455	$	2,442,913	$	2,442,913		$	2,344,077		$	2,344,077		$	7,623,624		$	7,623,624		$	4,964,885		$	4,964,885

Weighted-average common shares outstanding		5,199,101		5,205,684			5,187,152			5,197,326			5,192,132			5,197,140			5,184,010			5,192,214		5,210,700		5,219,430			5,192,689			5,197,589			5,206,766			5,214,992			5,188,647			5,192,868

Net income per share	$	0.47	$	0.47		$	0.36		$	0.36		$	1.43		$	1.43		$	1.30		$	1.30	$	0.47	$	0.47		$	0.45		$	0.45		$	1.46		$	1.46		$	0.96		$	0.96

The weighted-average shares outstanding, basic and diluted, are calculate as follows:

Nuvera’s Board of Directors (BOD) reviews quarterly dividend declarations based on our anticipated earnings, capital requirements and our operating and financial conditions.

In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.” ~~The amendments in~~ ASU 2020-04 ~~provide~~provides optional ~~guidance~~expedients and exceptions for ~~a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform on financial reporting. The amendments apply only~~applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions ~~that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. Optional expedients for cash flow hedging relationships~~ affected by reference rate reform ~~are offered~~ if certain criteria are met. ~~The amendments~~In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2101-01, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Scope.” ASU 2021-01 clarifies that certain optional expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 for contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to derivatives that are affected by the discounting transition. ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 are both elective and are effective ~~as of March 12, 2020~~upon issuance through December 31, 2022. An entity may elect to apply the amendments in ASU 2020-04 to eligible hedging relationships existing as of the beginning of the interim period that includes March 12, 2020 and to new eligible hedging relationships entered into after the beginning of the interim period that includes March 12, 2020. The Company is evaluating ~~ASU 2020-04~~the impact this update will have on our consolidated financial statements and ~~considering the possible adoption of certain expedients offered.~~related disclosures.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles – Goodwill and other (Topic 350).: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment.” ASU 2017-04 simplifies the ~~accounting for~~subsequent measurement of goodwill ~~impairment and removes Step 2~~by eliminating the second step of the goodwill impairment test. ~~Goodwill~~The second step measures a goodwill impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Under ASU 2017-04, a company will ~~now be~~record an impairment charge based on the ~~amount by which~~excess of a reporting unit’s carrying ~~value exceeds~~amount over its fair value limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Entities will continue to have the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine if a quantitative impairment test is necessary. The same one-step impairment testvalue. ASU 2017-04 will be applied ~~to goodwill at all reporting units, even those with zero or negative carrying amounts. The amendments in this update should be applied on a prospective basis. ASU 2017-04~~prospectively and is effective for annual or interim goodwill impairment tests in the ~~Company~~fiscal years beginning January 1, 2021. ~~Early adoption is permitted. Management is evaluating the impact~~The Company adopted ASU 2017-04 on January 1, 2021 and the adoption of ~~ASU 2017-04 will have on~~ the ~~Company’s financial statements and does~~standard did not ~~expect that the new standard will~~ have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” ASU 2016-13 requires entities to use a new forward-looking, expected loss model to estimate credit losses. It also requires additional disclosures relating to the credit quality of trade and other receivables, including information relating to management’s estimate of credit allowances. The Company ~~was originally~~is required to adopt ASU 2016-13 for ~~the~~ fiscal periods ~~beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. ASU 2016-13 has subsequently been updated by ASU 2019-10 which moves the adoption period for public companies~~ beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within that fiscal year. Early adoption as of December 15, 2018 ~~was~~is permitted. Management is evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2016-13 will have on the Company’s financial statements ~~if any.~~

We have reviewed all other significant newly issued accounting pronouncements and determined that they are either not applicable to our business or that no material effect is expected on our financial position and results of operations.

The Company recognizes revenue based on the following single principles-based, five-step model that is applied to all contracts with customers. These steps include (1) identify the contract(s) with the customer, (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (3) determine the transaction price, (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and (5) recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied.

Our revenue contracts with customers may include a promise or promises to deliver services such as broadband, video or voice services. Promised services are considered distinct as the customer can benefit from the services either on their own or together with other resources that are readily available to the customer and the Company’s promise to transfer service to the customer is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract. The Company accounts for services as separate performance obligations. Each service is considered a single performance obligation as it is providing a series of distinct services that are substantially the same and have the same pattern of transfer.

The transaction price is determined at contract inception and reflects the amount of consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for transferring service to the customer. This amount is generally equal to the market price of the services promised in the contract and may include promotional or bundling discounts. The majority of our prices are based on tariffed rates filed with regulatory bodies or standard company price lists. The transaction price excludes amounts collected on behalf of third parties such as sales taxes and regulatory fees. Conversely, nonrefundable up-front fees, such as service activation and set-up fees, which are immaterial to our overall revenues, are included in the transaction price. In determining the transaction price, we consider our enforceable rights and obligations within the contract. We do not consider the possibility of a contract being cancelled, renewed or modified, which is consistent with ASC 606-10-32-4.

The transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation based on the standalone selling price of the service, net of the related discount, as applicable.

Revenue is recognized when performance obligations are satisfied by transferring service to the customer as described below.

The Company often provides multiple services to a customer. Provision of customer premise equipment (CPE) and additional service tiers may have a significant level of integration and interdependency with the subscription voice, video, ~~data,~~Internet, or connectivity services. Judgement is required to determine whether provision of CPE, installation services, and additional service tiers are considered distinct and accounted for separately, or not distinct and accounted for together with the subscription services.

Allocation of the transaction price to the distinct performance obligations in bundled service subscriptions requires judgement. The transaction price for a bundle of services is frequently less than the sum of standalone selling prices of each individual service. Bundled discounts are allocated proportionally to the selling price of each individual service within the bundle. Standalone selling prices for the Company’s services are directly observable.

The following table summarizes revenue from contracts with customers for the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 and ~~2019:~~2020:

For the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020,~~2021, approximately ~~77.63%~~79.01% of our total revenue was from month-to-month and other contracted revenue from customers. Approximately ~~19.64% of our total revenue was from revenue sources outside of the scope of ASC 606. The remaining 2.73% of total revenue was from other sources including CPE and equipment sales and installation.~~

~~For the three months ended September 30, 2019, approximately 78.38% of our total revenue was from month-to-month and other contracted revenue from customers. Approximately 19.97%~~19.33% of our total revenue was from revenue sources outside of the scope of ASC 606. The remaining 1.65% of total revenue was from other sources including CPE and equipment sales and installation.

~~The following table summarizes revenue from contracts with customers for~~For the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30, 2020 and 2019:~~

~~For the nine months ended September~~June 30, 2020, approximately ~~78.17%~~79.08% of our total revenue was from month-to-month and other contracted revenue from customers. Approximately ~~20.01%~~19.74% of our total revenue was from revenue sources outside of the scope of ASC 606. The remaining ~~1.82%~~1.18% of total revenue was from other sources including CPE and equipment sales and installation.

The following table summarizes revenue from contracts with customers for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, approximately 78.90% of our total revenue was from month-to-month and other contracted revenue from customers. Approximately 19.36% of our total revenue was from revenue sources outside of the scope of ASC 606. The remaining 1.74% of total revenue was from other sources including CPE and equipment sales and installation.

For the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, approximately ~~78.49%~~78.44% of our total revenue was from month-to-month and other contracted revenue from customers. Approximately ~~20.02%~~20.19% of our total revenue was from revenue sources outside of the scope of ASC 606. The remaining ~~1.49%~~1.37% of total revenue was from other sources including CPE and equipment sales and installation.

A significant portion of our revenue is derived from customers who may generally cancel their subscriptions at any time without penalty. As such, the amount of revenue related to unsatisfied performance obligations is not necessarily indicative of the future revenue to be recognized from our existing customer base. Revenue from customers with a contractually specified term and non-cancelable service period will be recognized over the term of such contracts, which is generally 3 to 10 years for these types of contracts.

Revenues are earned from our customers primarily through the connection to our networks, digital and commercial television (TV) programming, Internet services (high-speed broadband), and hosted and managed services. Revenues for these services are billed based on set rates for monthly service or based on the amount of time the customer is utilizing our facilities. The revenue for these services is recognized over time as the service is rendered.

Voice ~~Services~~Service – We receive recurring revenue for basic local services that enable end-user customers to make and receive telephone calls within a defined local calling area for a flat monthly fee. In addition to subscribing to basic local telephone services, our customers may choose from multiple voice service plans with a variety of custom calling features such as call waiting, call forwarding, caller identification and voicemail. Our Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) digital phone service is also available as an alternative to the traditional telephone line. Customers may generally cancel their subscriptions at any time without penalty. Each subscription service provided is accounted for as a distinct performance obligation and revenue is recognized over a one month service period as the subscription services are delivered. Other optional services purchased by the customer are generally accounted for as a distinct performance obligation when purchased and revenue is recognized when the service is provided.

Network Access – We provide access services to other communication carriers for the use of our facilities to terminate or originate long distance calls on our network. Additionally, we bill monthly subscriber line charges (SLCs) to substantially all of our customers for access to the public switched network. These monthly SLCs are regulated and approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In addition, network access revenue is derived from several federally administered pooling arrangements designed to provide support and distribute funding to us.

Revenues earned from other communication carriers accessing our network are based on the utilization of our network by these carriers as measured by minutes of use on the network or special access to the network by the individual carriers on a monthly basis. Revenues are billed at tariffed access rates for both interstate and intrastate calls and are recognized into revenue monthly based on the period the access was provided.

The National Exchange Carriers Association (NECA) pools and redistributes the SLCs to various communication providers through the Connect America Fund. These revenues are earned and recognized into revenue on a monthly basis. Any adjustments to these amounts received by NECA are adjusted for in revenue upon receipt of the adjustment.

Video Service – We provide a variety of enhanced video services on a monthly recurring basis to our customers. We also receive monthly recurring revenue from our subscribers for providing commercial TV programming in competition with local cable TV (CATV), satellite dish TV and off-air TV service providers. We serve twenty-two communities with our Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) services and five communities with our CATV services. Customers may generally cancel their subscriptions at any time without penalty. Each subscription service provided is accounted for as a distinct performance obligation and revenue is recognized over a one month service period as the subscription services are delivered. Other optional services purchased by the customer are generally accounted for as a distinct performance obligation when purchased and revenue is recognized when the service is provided.

Data Service – We provide high speed Internet to business and residential customers depending on the nature of the network facilities that are available, the level of service selected and the location. Our revenue is earned based on the offering of various flat packages based on the level of service, data speeds and features. We also provide e-mail and managed services, such as web hosting and design, on-line file back up and on-line file storage. Data customers may generally cancel their subscriptions at any time without penalty. Each subscription service provided is accounted for as a distinct performance obligation and revenue is recognized over a one month service period as the subscription services are delivered. Other optional services purchased by the customer are generally accounted for as a distinct performance obligation when purchased and revenue is recognized when the service is provided.

Directory – Our directory publishing revenue in our telephone directories recurs monthly and is recognized into revenue on a monthly basis.

Other Contracted Revenue - Managed services and certain other data customers include fiber-delivered communications and managed information technology solutions to mainly business customers, as well as high-capacity last-mile data connectivity services to wireless and wireline carriers. Services are primarily offered on a subscription basis with a contractually specified and non-cancelable service period. The non-cancelable contract terms for these customers generally range from 3 to 10 years. Each subscription service provided is accounted for as a distinct performance obligation and revenue is recognized ratably over the contract period as the subscription services are delivered. These services are billed as monthly recurring charges to customers.

Other – We also generate revenue from the sales, service and installation of CPE and other services. Sales and service of CPE are billed and recognized into revenue once the sale or service is complete or delivered. These sales and services are generally short-term in nature and are completed within one month. Other revenues are immaterial to our total revenues.

Subsidy and Other Revenue outside the Scope of ASC 606 – We receive subsidies from governmental entities to operate and expand our networks. In addition, we have revenue from leasing arrangements. Both of these revenue streams are outside of the scope of ASC 606.

Interstate access rates are established by a nationwide pooling of companies known as the NECA. The FCC established NECA in 1983 to develop and administer interstate access service rates, terms and conditions. Revenues are pooled and redistributed on the basis of a company's actual or average costs. There has been a change in the composition of interstate access charges in recent years, shifting more of the charges to the end user and reducing the amount of access charges paid by interexchange carriers (IXC’s). We believe this trend will continue.

Intrastate access rates are filed with state regulatory commissions in Minnesota and Iowa.

The Company currently receives funding based on the Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM) as described below, with the exception of Scott-Rice Telephone ~~Co.~~Company (Scott-Rice), which receives funding from the Federal Universal Service Fund (FUSF). Scott-Rice’s settlements from the pools are based on nationwide average schedules, which includes the pooling and redistribution of revenues based on a company’s actual or average costs as described below.

As described above, with the exception of Scott-Rice, the remainder of our companies receive funding from A-CAM.

On February 25, 2019, the FCC issued Public Notice DA 19-115, which contained revised offers of A-CAM support and associated revised service deployment obligations. On February 27, 2019, the Company’s BOD authorized and directed the Company to accept the FCC’s revised offer of A-CAM support and the revised associated service deployment obligations. Under the revised FCC offer Notice, the Company will be entitled to annually receive (i) $596,084 for its Iowa operations ~~which was a $106,214 increase per year~~ and (ii) $8,354,481 for its Minnesota ~~operations, which was a $706,273 increase per year.~~operations. The Company will receive the revised A-CAM offer ~~over the next~~for a period of 10 years starting in 2019. The Company will use the additional support that it receives through the A-CAM program to continue to meet its defined broadband build-out obligations, which the Company is currently completing. A letter of acceptance to elect the revised A-CAM support was filed by the Company with the FCC on March 8, 2019. The FCC accepted the Company’s letter on March 11, 2019. ~~In 2019, the Company received a true-up payment for support back to January 1, 2019 and an increased monthly payment representing the new revised A-CAM support offer for the next ten years.~~

The following table provides information about our receivables, contracts assets and contract liabilities from revenue contracts with our customers:

A receivable is recognized in the period the Company provides goods and services when the Company’s right to consideration is unconditional. Payment terms on invoiced amounts are generally 30-60 days.

Contract assets include costs that are incremental to the acquisition of a contract. Incremental costs are those that result directly from obtaining a contract or costs that would not have been incurred if the contract had not been obtained, which primarily relates to sales commissions. ~~In 2019, we expanded our commission plans~~We defer and ~~began deferring and amortizing~~amortize these costs over the expected customer life as the contract obligations ~~were~~are satisfied. We determined that the expected customer life is the expected period of benefit as the commission on the ~~new~~ renewal contract is commensurate with the commission on the initial contract. During the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 and ~~2019~~2020 the Company recognized expenses of ~~$21,967~~$45,729 and ~~$6,681,~~$17,873, respectively, related to deferred ~~contract~~contact acquisition costs. During the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 and ~~2019~~2020 the Company recognized expenses of ~~$53,388~~$83,762 and ~~$13,384,~~$31,421, respectively, related to deferred ~~contract~~contact acquisition costs. Short-term ~~contract~~contact assets are included in current assets under prepaid expenses and other current assets. Long-term contract assets are included in investments and other assets under other assets.

Contract liabilities include deferred revenues related to advanced payments for services and nonrefundable, upfront service activation and set-up fees, which under the new standard are generally deferred. In addition, ~~contract~~contact liabilities include customer deposits that are not recognized into revenue, but are instead returned to the customer after a holding period. Short-term contract liabilities include deferred revenues for advanced payments for managed services and other long-term contracts. This includes the current portion of the deferred ~~revenue~~revenues that will be recognized monthly within one year. Short-term ~~contract~~contact liabilities are included in current liabilities under other accrued liabilities. Long-term contract liabilities include deferred revenues for advanced payments for managed services and other long-term contracts. This includes the portion longer than one year and the corresponding deferred revenues that are recognized into revenue on a monthly basis based on the term of the contract. Long-term ~~contract~~contact liabilities are included in noncurrent liabilities under other accrued liabilities. ~~We recognized approximately $320,000 of contract liabilities in~~During the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company recognized revenues of $46,071 and ~~approximately $45,000 in~~$3,074, respectively, related to deferred revenues. During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019. We~~2021 and 2020, the Company recognized ~~approximately $808,000~~revenues of ~~contract liabilities in the nine months ended September 30, 2020~~$220,313 and ~~approximately $157,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2019.~~$132,251, respectively, related to deferred revenues.

ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, requires that the Company disclose the aggregate amount of the transaction price that is allocated to remaining performance obligations that are unsatisfied as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020.~~2021. The guidance provides certain practical expedients that limit this requirement. The service revenue contracts of the Company meet the following practical expedients provided by ASC 606:

1. The performance obligation is part of a contract that has an original expected duration of one year or less.

2. Revenue is recognized from the satisfaction of the performance obligations in the amount billable to the customer in accordance with ASC 606-10-55.18.

The Company has elected these practical expedients. Performance obligations related to our service revenue contracts are generally satisfied over time. For services transferred over time, revenue is recognized based on amounts invoiced to the customer as the Company has concluded that the invoice amount directly corresponds with the value of services provided to the customer. Management considers this a faithful depiction of the transfer of control as services are substantially the same and have the same pattern of transfer over the life of the contract. As such, revenue related to unsatisfied performance obligations that will be billed in future periods has not been disclosed.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases,” which, together with its related clarifying ASUs, provided revised guidance for lease accounting and related disclosure requirements and established a right-to-use (ROU) model that requires lessees to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition. This guidance was effective for us on January 1, 2019. We adopted the standard using the modified retrospective method which applied to leases that exist or were entered into on or after January 1, 2019. The Company elected to utilize the package of practical expedients that allows to 1) not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, 2) retain the existing classification of lease contracts as of the date of adoption and 3) not reassess initial direct costs for any existing leases. The ASU also requires disclosures to allow financial statement users to better understand the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. These disclosures include qualitative and quantitative requirements, providing additional information about the amounts recorded in the financial statements.

On January 1, 2019, upon adoption of ASU 2016-02, the Company recorded an Operating Lease ROU of $599,308, a short-term operating lease liability of $100,844 and a long-term operating lease liability of $498,464. The Company used an estimated incremental borrowing rate of 6%, which approximates our fixed CoBank, ACB (CoBank) borrowing rate to determine the inception present value at January 1, 2019. The terms of our leases range from two to seventeen years.

The following table includes the ROU and operating lease liabilities as of ~~September~~June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

We amortize our leases over the shorter of the term of the lease or the useful life of the asset. Lease expense for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 was ~~$130,277~~$84,153 and ~~$405,213.~~$176,030. Lease expense for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 was ~~$226,357~~$136,852 and ~~$294,758.~~$274,936.

We have adopted the rules prescribed under GAAP for our financial assets and liabilities. GAAP includes a fair value hierarchy that is intended to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures. The fair value hierarchy is based on inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value that are either observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect a reporting entity’s pricing based upon its own market assumptions. The fair value hierarchy consists of the following three levels:

Level 1: Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

We have used financial derivative instruments to manage our overall cash flow exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. We accounted for derivative instruments in accordance with GAAP that requires derivative instruments to be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in fair value of derivative instruments must be recognized in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met, in which case, the gains and losses are included in other comprehensive income rather than in earnings.

We have entered into interest rate swap agreements (IRSAs) with our lender, CoBank, ACB (CoBank) to manage our cash flow exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. These instruments are designated as cash flow hedges and are effective at mitigating the risk of fluctuations on interest rates in the market place. Any gains or losses related to changes in the fair value of these derivatives are accounted for as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for as long as the hedge remains effective.

The fair value of our IRSAs is discussed in Note 7 – “Interest Rate Swaps”. The fair value of our swap ~~agreement~~agreements was determined based on Level 2 inputs.

Other Investments - We conducted an evaluation of our investments in all of our investees in connection with the preparation of our audited financial statements at December 31, ~~2019.~~2020. As of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020,~~2021, we believe the carrying value of our investments is not impaired.

Debt – We estimate the fair value of our long-term debt based on the discounted future cash flows we expect to pay using current rates of borrowing for similar types of debt. Fair value of the debt approximates carrying value.

Other Financial Instruments - Our financial instruments also include cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable and accounts payable where the current carrying amounts approximate fair market value.

We account for goodwill and other intangible assets under GAAP. Under GAAP, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are instead tested for impairment (i) on at least an annual basis and (ii) when changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of goodwill may be below its carrying value. These circumstances include, but are not limited to (i) a significant adverse change in the business climate, (ii) unanticipated competition or (iii) an adverse action or assessment by a regulator. Determining impairment involves estimating the fair value of a reporting unit using a combination of (i) the income or discounted cash flows approach and (ii) the market approach that utilizes comparable companies’ data. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the amount of the impairment loss must be measured. The impairment loss is calculated by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill to its carrying amount. In calculating the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill, the fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit. The excess of the fair value of a reporting unit over the amount assigned to its other assets and liabilities is the implied value of goodwill. We recognize impairment loss when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. Our goodwill totaled $49,903,029 at ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 and December 31, ~~2019.~~ 2020.

In ~~2019~~2020 and ~~2018,~~2019, we engaged an independent valuation firm to aid in the completion of our annual impairment testing for existing goodwill. For ~~2019~~2020 and ~~2018,~~2019, the testing results indicated no impairment charge to goodwill as the determined fair value was sufficient to pass the first step of the impairment test.

Our intangible assets subject to amortization consist of acquired customer relationships, regulatory rights and trade names. We amortize intangible assets with finite lives over their respective estimated useful lives. Identifiable intangible assets that are subject to amortization are evaluated for impairment. In addition, we periodically reassess the carrying value, useful lives and classifications of our identifiable intangible assets.

Amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets was ~~$2,492,828~~$1,661,885 and ~~$2,492,827~~$1,661,885 for the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 and ~~2019.~~2020. Amortization expense for the remaining ~~three~~six months of ~~2020~~2021 and the five years subsequent to ~~2020~~2021 is estimated to be:

~~On July 31, 2018, we entered into an Amended and Restated~~We have a master loan agreement (MLA) with CoBank. ~~This MLA refinanced and replaced the existing credit facility between CoBank and Nuvera and its subsidiaries.~~ Nuvera and its respective subsidiaries also have ~~entered into~~ security agreements under which substantially all the assets of Nuvera and its respective subsidiaries have been pledged to CoBank as collateral. In addition, Nuvera and its respective subsidiaries have guaranteed all the obligations under the credit facility. These mortgage notes are required to be paid in quarterly installments covering principal and interest, beginning in ~~the year of issue~~September 2018 and maturing on July 31, 2025.

We generally use variable-rate debt to finance our operations, capital expenditures and acquisitions. These variable-rate debt obligations expose us to variability in interest payments due to changes in interest rates. The terms of our credit facility with CoBank require that we enter into interest rate agreements designed to protect us against fluctuations in interest rates, in an aggregate principal amount and for a duration determined under the credit facility.

As described in Note 7 – “Interest Rate Swaps,” on August 1, 2018 we entered into an IRSA with CoBank covering 25 percent of our existing debt balance or $16,137,500 of our aggregate indebtedness to CoBank at August 1, 2018. As of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020,~~2021, our IRSA covered ~~$13,544,150,~~$12,679,700, with a weighted average rate of ~~5.52%~~5.27%.

As described in Note 7 – “Interest Rate Swaps,” on August 29, 2019 we entered into a second IRSA with CoBank covering an additional $42,000,000 of our aggregate indebtedness to CoBank at August 29, 2019. As of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020,~~2021, our IRSA covered ~~$37,961,835,~~$35,538,936, with a weighted average rate of ~~3.75%~~3.50%.

Our remaining debt of ~~$11.2~~$11.0 million ($~~9.9~~9.7 million available under the revolving credit facilities and ~~$1.2~~$1.3 million currently outstanding) remains subject to variable interest rates at an effective weighted average interest rate of ~~2.65%~~2.36%, as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020.~~ 2021.

Our loan agreements include restrictions on our ability to pay cash dividends to our stockholders. However, we are allowed to pay dividends (a) (i) in an amount up to $2,700,000 in any year if our “Total Leverage Ratio,” that is, the ratio of our “Indebtedness” to “EBITDA” (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization – as defined in the loan documents), is greater than 2.00 to 1.00, and (ii) in any amount if our Total Leverage Ratio is less than 2.00 to 1.00, and (b) in either case, if we are not in default or potential default under the loan agreements. On December 31, 2020 our Total Leverage Ratio fell below 2.00, thus eliminating any restrictions on our ability to pay cash dividends to our stockholders. Our current Total Leverage Ratio ~~at September~~as of June 30, ~~2020~~2021 is ~~2.05.~~1.87.

Our credit facility requires us to comply with specified financial ratios and tests. These financial ratios include total leverage ratio, debt service coverage ratio, equity to total assets ratio and annual maximum aggregate capital expenditures. At ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020,~~2021, we were in compliance with all the stipulated financial ratios in our loan agreements.

There are security and loan agreements underlying our current CoBank credit facility that contain restrictions on our distributions to stockholders and investment in, or loans, to others. Also, our credit facility contains restrictions that, among other things, limits or restricts our ability to enter into guarantees and contingent liabilities, incur additional debt, issue stock, transact asset sales, transfers or dispositions, and engage in mergers and acquisitions, without CoBank approval.

On April 16, 2020, Nuvera received a $2,889,000 loan under the Small Business Administration’s ~~(SBA) Payroll Protection Program (PPP),~~(SBA’s) PPP, which was established as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief Economic Security Act, or ~~the~~ CARES Act. The PPP Loan iswas unsecured and iswas evidenced by a note in the favor of Citizens ~~Bank Minnesota~~ as the ~~lender.~~

The interest rate on the Note iswas 1.0% per annum. Payments of principal and interest ~~are~~were deferred for 180 days from the date of the Note (the deferral period). The PPP ~~provides~~provided a mechanism for forgiveness of up to the full amount borrowed as long as Nuvera ~~uses~~used the loan proceeds during the 24-week period after the loan origination for eligible purposes, including U.S. payroll costs, certain benefit costs, rent and utilities costs, and ~~maintains~~maintained its employment and compensation levels, subject to certain other requirements and limitations. The amount of the loan forgiveness iswas subject to reduction, among other things, if Nuvera ~~terminates~~terminated employees or ~~reduces~~reduced salaries or wages during the 24-week period. Any unforgiven portion of the PPP Loan iswas payable over a two-year term, with payments deferred during the deferral period. Nuvera iswas permitted to prepay the Note at any time without payment of any premium. The Note ~~contains~~contained customary events of ~~default,~~material defaults, including, among others, those relating to failure to make a payment, bankruptcy, ~~material defaults or~~ other indebtedness, breaches of representations, and material adverse changes. The Company ~~has~~ adhered to all guidelines under the terms of the Note and applied for debt forgiveness in August, 2020.

On February 3, 2021, the Company was notified by Citizens, the lender on the Company’s PPP Loan that Citizens had received payment in full from the United States federal government for the amount of the Company’s PPP Loan and the Company’s PPP Loan had been fully forgiven. We recognized a gain on the forgiveness of $2,912,433, which included the original amount of the loan plus accrued interest in the quarter ended March 31, 2021.

We assess interest rate cash flow risk by continually identifying and monitoring changes in interest rate exposures that may adversely affect expected future cash flows and by evaluating hedging opportunities.

We generally use variable-rate debt to finance our operations, capital expenditures and acquisitions. These variable-rate debt obligations expose us to variability in interest payments due to changes in interest rates. The terms of our credit facility with CoBank ~~require~~required that we enter into interest rate agreements designed to protect us against fluctuations in interest rates, in an aggregate principal amount and for a duration determined under the credit facility.

To meet this objective, ~~on August 1, 2018~~ we have entered into an IRSA with CoBank covering 25 percent of our existing outstanding debt balance or $16,137,500 of our aggregate indebtedness to CoBank at August 1, 2018. The swap effectively locked in the interest rate on 25 percent of our variable-rate debt through July 2025. Under this IRSA, we have changed the ~~variable rate~~variable-rate cash flow exposure on the debt obligations to fixed cash flows. Under the terms of the IRSA, we pay a fixed contractual interest rate and (i) make an additional payment if the LIBOR variable rate payment is below a contractual rate or (ii) receive a payment if the LIBOR variable rate payment is above the contractual rate.

On August 29, 2019 we entered into a second IRSA with CoBank covering an additional $42,000,000 of our aggregate indebtedness to CoBank at August 29, 2019. The swap effectively locked in a significant portion of our variable-rate debt through July 2025. Under this IRSA, we have changed the variable rate cash flow exposure on the debt obligations to fixed cash flows. Under the terms of the IRSA, we pay a fixed contractual interest rate and (i) make an additional payment if the LIBOR variable rate payment is below a contractual rate or (ii) receive a payment if the LIBOR variable rate payment is above the contractual rate.

Each month, we make interest payments to CoBank under its loan agreements based on the current applicable LIBOR Rate plus the contractual LIBOR margin then in effect with respect to the loan, without reflecting our IRSAs. At the end of each calendar month, CoBank adjusts our aggregate interest payments based on the difference, if any, between the amounts paid by us during the month and the current effective interest rate. Net interest payments are reported in our consolidated income statement as interest expense.

Our IRSAs under our credit facilities ~~qualifies~~both qualify as a cash flow hedges for accounting purposes under GAAP. We reflect the effect of ~~this~~these hedging ~~transaction~~transactions in the financial statements. The unrealized gain/loss is reported in other comprehensive income. If we terminate our IRSAs, the cumulative change in fair value at the date of termination would be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, which is classified in stockholders’ equity, into earnings on the consolidated statements of income.

The fair value of the Company’s IRSAs were determined based on valuations received from CoBank and were based on the present value of expected future cash flows using discount rates appropriate with the terms of the IRSAs. The fair value indicates an estimated amount we would be required to pay if the contracts were canceled or transferred to other parties. ~~At September~~On June 30, ~~2020,~~2021, the fair value liability of ~~the~~these swaps ~~were $3,033,710,~~was $1,728,727, which has been recorded net of deferred tax benefit of ~~$865,821,~~$493,379, resulting in the ~~$2,167,889~~$1,235,348 in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

We are a co-investor with other communication companies in several partnerships and limited liability companies. These joint ventures make it possible to offer services to customers, including digital video services and ~~fiber-optic~~fiber transport services that we would have difficulty offering on our own. These joint ventures also make it possible to invest in new technologies with a lower level of financial risk. We recognize income and losses from these investments on the equity method of accounting. For a listing of our investments, see Note 11 – “Segment ~~Information”.~~Information.”

The FASB requires equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. However, an entity may choose to measure equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment of the same issuer. ~~In the nine months ended September 30, 2020 we recorded a gain of $47,640 and in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 we recorded a loss of $104,044 on one of our investments.~~

Nuvera has guaranteed a portion of a ten-year loan owed by FiberComm, LC, set to mature on April 30, 2026. As of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020,~~2021, we have recorded a liability of ~~$321,446~~$248,317 in connection with the guarantee on this loan. This guarantee may be exercised if FiberComm, LC does not make its required payments on this note.

~~On February 24, 2017, our~~Our BOD adopted the 2017 Omnibus Stock Plan ~~(the Plan)~~ effective May 25, 2017. The shareholders of the Company approved the Plan at the May 25, 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Plan enables the Company to grant stock incentive awards to current and new employees, including officers, and to Board members and service providers. The Plan permits stock incentive awards in the form of options (incentive and non-qualified), stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, RSUs, performance stock, performance units, and other awards in stock or cash. The Plan permits the issuance of up to 625,000 shares of our Common Stock in any of the above stock awards. As of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020, 570,980~~2021, 559,156 shares remain available to be issued under the Plan.

Starting in 2017 and each subsequent year following 2017, our BOD and Compensation Committee granted awards to the Company’s executive officers under the Plan. We recognize share-based compensation expense for these RSUs over the vesting period of the ~~RSUs’~~RSUs which is determined by our BOD. Forfeitures of ~~RSUs~~RSU’s are accounted for as they occur. Each executive officer received or ~~will~~may receive time-based RSUs and performance-based RSUs. The time-based RSUs are computed as a percentage of the executive officer’s base salary based on the closing price of Company common stock on a date set by the BOD, and will vest over a three-year period based on the executive officer being employed by the Company on the vesting date. The performance-based RSUs are also computed as a percentage of the executive officer’s base salary based on the closing price of Company common stock on a date set by the BOD, and will vest over a three-year period based on the Company attaining an average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) over that ~~three year~~three-year period. The ROIC target is set by the BOD. Executive officers may earn more or less performance-based RSU’s based on if the actual ROIC over the time period is more or less than target. Upon vesting of either time-based or performance-based RSUs, the executive officers will be able to receive Common Stock in the Company in exchange for the RSUs.

We operate in the Communications Segment and have no other significant business segments. The Communications Segment consists of voice, data and video communication services delivered to the customer over our local communications network. No single customer accounted for a material portion of our consolidated revenues.

The Communications Segment operates the following ~~incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) and competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs)~~communications companies and has investment ownership interests as follows:

We are involved in certain contractual disputes in the ordinary course of business. We do not believe the ultimate resolution of any of these existing matters will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. We did not experience any changes to material contractual obligations in the first ~~nine~~six months of ~~2020.~~2021. Refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2019~~2020 for the discussion relating to commitments and contingencies.

In November 2017, the Company was awarded a broadband grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The grant provided up to 42.6% of the total cost of building fiber connections to homes and businesses for improved high-speed internet in unserved or underserved communities and businesses in the Company’s service area. The Company was eligible to receive $736,598 of the $1,727,998 total project costs. The Company provided the remaining 57.4% matching funds. Construction and expenditures for these projects began in 2018. We have received $650,208 for these projects as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020.~~2021.

In January 2020, the Company was awarded a broadband grant from ~~the~~ DEED. The grant will provide up to 36.5% of the total cost of building fiber connections to homes and businesses for improved high-speed internet in unserved or underserved communities and businesses in the Company’s service area. The Company is eligible to receive $730,000 of approximately $2,000,000 total project costs. The Company will provide the remaining 63.5% matching funds. Construction and expenditures for these projects began in the spring of 2020. We have not received any funds for these projects as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020.~~ 2021.

On January 29, 2021, the Company was awarded five broadband grants from the DEED. The grants will provide up to 35.4% of the total cost of building fiber connections to homes and businesses for improved high-speed internet in unserved or underserved communities and businesses in the Company’s service area. The Company is eligible to receive $1,918,037 of the approximately $5,419,617 total project costs. The Company will provide the remaining 64.6% matching funds. Construction and expenditures for these projects began in the spring of 2021. We have not received any funds for these projects as of June 30, 2021.

We have evaluated and disclosed subsequent events through the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

27On July 21, 2021, Nuvera purchased 4,000 shares under its publicly announced stock repurchase plan at a price of $23.85 per share for a total purchase price of $95,400.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

From time to time, in reports filed with the SEC, in press releases, and in other communications to shareholders or the investing public, we may make forward-looking statements concerning possible or anticipated future financial performance, business activities or plans. These statements generally are ~~typically preceded~~identified by the words “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “seeks”, “estimates”, “targets”, “projects”, “will”, “may”, “continues”, and “should”, and variations of these words and“believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “seeks,” “targets,” “continues,” “should,” “will be,” “will continue,” or similar expressions. ~~For these forward-looking~~These statements ~~we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the federal securities laws. Shareholders~~involve known and ~~the investing public should understand~~unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that ~~these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could affect our actual results and~~may cause actual results, performance or achievements of Nuvera and its subsidiaries to ~~differ materially~~be different from those ~~indicated~~expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties may include, but are not limited to: i) unfavorable general economic conditions that could negatively affect our operating results; ii) substantial regulatory change and increased competition; iii) our possible pursuit of acquisitions could be expensive or not successful; iv) we may not accurately predict technological trends or the success of new products; v) shifts in our product mix may result in declines in our operating profitability; vi) possible consolidation among our customers; vii) a failure in our operational systems or infrastructure could affect our operations; viii) data security breaches; ix) possible replacement of key personnel; x) elimination of governmental network support we receive; xi) our current debt structure may change due to increases in interest rates or our ability to comply with lender loan covenants and xii) possible customer payment defaults. For these forward-looking statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the federal securities laws. Shareholders and the investing public should understand that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could affect our actual results and cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.

In addition, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, which is the filing date of this Form 10-Q. With the exception of the requirements set forth in the federal securities laws or the rules and regulations of the SEC, we do not undertake any obligation to update or review any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations stated in this Form 10-Q, are based upon Nuvera’s consolidated unaudited financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, rules and regulations of the SEC and, where applicable, conform to the accounting principles as prescribed by federal and state telephone utility regulatory authorities. We presently give accounting recognition to the actions of regulators where appropriate. The preparation of our financial statements requires our management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Our senior management has discussed the development and selection of accounting estimates and the related Management Discussion and Analysis disclosure with our Audit Committee. For a summary of our significant accounting policies, see Note 1 – “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2019,~~2020, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Overview

Nuvera has a state-of-the-art; fiber-rich communications network and offers a diverse array of communications products and services. ~~Our businesses~~We provide local ~~telephone~~voice service and network access to other communications carriers for connections to our networks. In addition, we provide long distance service, broadband Internet access, video services, and managed and hosted solutions services.

Our operations consist primarily of providing services to customers for a monthly charge. Because many of these services are recurring in nature, backlog orders and seasonality are not significant factors. Our working capital requirements include financing the construction of our networks. We also require capital to maintain our networks and infrastructure; fund the payroll costs of our highly skilled labor force; maintain inventory to service capital projects, our network and our telephone equipment customers; pay dividends and provide for the carrying value of trade accounts receivable, some of which may take several months to collect in the normal course of ~~business.~~business.

Through ~~the third quarter of 2020,~~June 30, 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impacts on our business. We continue to operate with some modifications because, based on the various published standards to date, the work our employees are performing, particularly with respect to providing communication services required by our customers is critical, essential and life-sustaining.

We took actions intended to protect our employees and our customers that adversely affected our results.

● First, we restricted public access to our offices and halted all customer in-location service installations and performed those installations remotely, which resulted in lower sales and installations through the third quarter of 2020. Many of our locations have re-opened to the public but with restrictions which has caused lower customer traffic and lower sales;

● Second, many of our customers either closed their locations or operated at significantly diminished capacity as a result of local and national actions taken, such as stay-at-home mandates that reduced business activity, which negatively impacted sales and increased our customer churn for our legacy voice and video products;

● Third, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased traffic on our networks as the State of Minnesota had issued executive orders requiring remote-learning for schools, the shutdown of non-essential businesses and a work-from home order for many workers in multiple industries;

● Fourth, although we have seen an increase in customers for our internet product including increased demand for higher bandwidth speeds that increase has ~~only slightly~~not been able to offset the loss in customers we have experienced in our legacy voice and video products. We also expect that due to the number of job losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic that a number of our customers may have difficulty in paying for their existing services which ~~may~~will affect our ability to ultimately collect from and retain those ~~customers and;~~customers; and

● Fifth, social actions taken to mitigate the effects of the pandemic produced increased costs for us through significant demand for personal protection equipment and sanitation products to protect our employees and customers.

~~At the end of the third quarter of 2020,~~2021 many of the markets in which we operate ~~had~~have begun to ease restrictions that were in place earlier in 2020 and a number of United States residents, including, a portion of our customers have been vaccinated in the period. This ~~is having~~had two effects.

● The first iswas to improve the outlook in the sales and installation of our internet ~~products and;~~products; and

● The second iswas that the increased traffic on our networks has ~~somewhat eased as we had made~~been addressed by the Company making substantial investments in ~~the second and third quarters of~~ 2020 to accommodate the increased traffic which we ~~had seen~~saw on our networks due to the pandemic.

~~However, as~~In the first six months of ~~the date of this filing,~~2021 viral infections have begun to ~~increase again~~decrease as vaccinations have become available to United States residents. However, we cannot predict when and if these vaccinations will completely eliminate the ~~State of Minnesota has implemented a mandatory mask requirement for all state residents, which may result in the resumption of restrictions in certain markets in which we operate.~~risks from COVID-19. As a result, there remains significant uncertainty concerning the magnitude of the impact and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Factors deriving from the COVID-19 response that have or may negatively impact sales and gross margins in the future include, but are not limited to: limitations on the ability of our suppliers and content providers to manufacture, or procure from manufactures, the products and services we sell, or to meet delivery and installation requirements and commitments; limitations on the ability of our employees to perform their work due to illness caused by the pandemic or local, state, or federal orders requiring employees to remain at home; limitations on the ability of carriers to deliver our products or our inability to install our products; limitations on the ability of our customers to conduct business and purchase our products and services; and limitations on the ability of our customers to pay us on a timely basis.

In the first six months of 2021, we have seen an increase in our revenues due to internet growth mentioned above, however, we continue to see an accelerated loss in our voice service and video service customers as those customers make choices about their entertainment needs and personal finances in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have also experienced increased costs in the first six months of 2021 which have affected our margins. In addition, we are anticipating future supply chain issues in the inventory we use in our business and have therefore purchased a large amount of these items in order to avoid these potential issues and not disrupt our business operations.

With respect to liquidity, we continue to evaluate ~~and limit~~ costs and spending across our organization. This includes ~~limiting or eliminating~~evaluating discretionary spending and non-essential capital investment expenditures. As of ~~the end of third quarter of 2020,~~June 30, 2021, we have ~~a significant portion of~~$9.7M on our ~~$10M~~ bank revolver available for use in the event that the need arises. We will continue to actively monitor the situation and may take further actions that alter our ~~business~~ operations as may be required by federal, state or local authorities or that we determine are in the best interests of our employees, customers, suppliers and shareholders.

The full extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic and the various responses to it impacts our business, operations and financial results will depend on numerous evolving factors that we may not be able to accurately predict, including: the duration and scope of the pandemic; governmental, business and individuals’ actions that have been and continue to be taken in response to the pandemic; the availability and cost to access the capital markets; the effect on our customers and customer demand for and ability to pay for our services; disruptions or restrictions on our employees’ ability to work and travel; interruptions or restrictions related to the provision of our services, including impacts on content delivery networks and; and any stoppages, disruptions or increased costs associated with our operations. During the COVID-19 crisis, we may not be able to provide the same level of customer service and product installation, that our customers are used to which could negatively impact their perception of our service resulting in an increase in service cancellations. If we need to access the capital markets, there can be no assurance that financing may be available on attractive terms, if at all. We will continue to actively monitor the issues raised by the COVID-19 pandemic and may take further actions that alter our ~~business~~ operations as may be required by federal, state or local authorities, or that we determine are in the best interests of our employees, customers, partners and stockholders. While we are unable to determine or predict the nature, duration or scope of the overall impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on our business, results of operations, liquidity or capital resources, we believe that it is important to share where our company stands today, how our response to COVID-19 is progressing and how our operations and financial condition may change as the fight against COVID-19 progresses.

● On January 29, 2021, the Company was awarded five broadband grants from the DEED. The grants will provide up to 35.4% of the total cost of building fiber connections to homes and businesses for improved high-speed internet in unserved or underserved communities and businesses in the Company’s service area. The Company is eligible to receive $1,918,037 of the approximately $5,419,617 total project costs. The Company will provide the remaining 64.6% matching funds. Construction and expenditures for these projects began in the spring of 2021. We have not received any funds for these projects as of June 30, 2021.

●On April 16, 2020, Nuvera received a $2,889,000 loan under the SBA’s PPP. The PPP iswas designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers employed during the COVID-19 crisis. The SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for a required period under the program starting April 16, 2020 and the loan funds ~~are~~were used for payroll, rent and utilities. Nuvera ~~has~~ retained employment of all employees through this period and followed all the SBA rules regarding this loan. The Company applied for debt forgiveness in August, 2020. On February 3, 2021, the Company was notified by Citizens, the lender on the Company’s PPP Loan that Citizens has received payment in full from the United States federal government for the amount of the Company’s PPP Loan and the Company’s PPP Loan had been fully forgiven.

● In January 2020, the Company was awarded a broadband grant from the DEED. The grant will provide up to 36.5% of the total cost of building fiber connections to homes and businesses for improved high-speed internet in unserved or underserved communities and businesses in the Company’s service area. The Company is eligible to receive $730,000 of the approximately $2,000,000 total project costs. The Company will provide the remaining 63.5% matching funds. Construction and expenditures for these projects began in the spring of 2020. We have not yet received any funds for these projects as of ~~September 30, 2020.~~

●On August 29, 2019, the Company entered into a second IRSA with CoBank covering an additional $42,000,000 of our aggregate indebtedness to CoBank at August 29, 2019. The swap effectively locked in a significant portion of our variable-rate debt through July, 2025. Under this IRSA, we have changed the variable rate cash flow exposure on the debt obligations to fixed cash flows. Under the terms of the IRSA, we pay a fixed contractual interest rate and (i) make an additional payment if the LIBOR variable rate payment is below a contractual rate or (ii) receive a payment if the LIBOR variable rate payment is above the contractual rate.

●On August 27, 2019, the Company announced that it had hired Glenn H. Zerbe as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company effective Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Mr. Zerbe most recently served as Vice President of Sales for Frontier Communications Corporation, where he held positions of increasing responsibility since joining Frontier in 2011. Prior to his employment with Frontier, Mr. Zerbe had more than 20 years of sales, marketing and management experience in the communications industry, with companies such as Spanlink, Cisco Systems, SBC, AT&T and IBM. Mr. Zerbe replaced former CEO Bill D. Otis who announced his retirement on April 15, 2019. Mr. Otis’s actual retirement date was effective DecemberMarch 31, 2019. Mr. Otis will continue to provide consulting services to ensure a smooth and successful leadership transition. Mr. Otis will also continue to serve on the BOD after the effective date of his retirement. The Company recognized approximately $1.06 million of one-time expenses associated with the transition of the new CEO and payments to a former executive officer in 2019. A significant portion of these one-time expenses occurred in the third and fourth quarters of 2019.

●On February 27, 2019, the Company’s BOD authorized and directed the Company to accept the FCC’s revised offer of A-CAM support and the revised associated service deployment obligations. Under the revised FCC offer Notice, the Company will be entitled to annually receive (i) $596,084 for its Iowa operations and (ii) $8,354,481 for its Minnesota operations. The Company will receive the revised A-CAM offer over the next 10 years starting in 2019. The Company will use the additional support that it receives through the A-CAM program to continue to meet its defined broadband build-out obligations, which the Company is currently completing. A letter of acceptance to elect the revised A-CAM support was filed by the Company with the FCC on March 8, 2019. The FCC accepted the Company’s letter on March 11, 2019. In the second quarter of 2019, the Company received a true-up payment for support back to January 1, 2019 and an increased monthly payment representing the new revised A-CAM support offer.

● Net income for the ~~third~~second quarter of ~~2020~~2021 totaled ~~$2,460,354,~~$2,442,913, which was a ~~$583,119,~~$98,836, or ~~31.06%~~4.22% increase compared to the ~~third~~second quarter of ~~2019.~~2020. This increase was primarily due to ~~an increase~~decreased income taxes related to the debt forgiveness from the PPP Loan described above and decreased interest expense, partially offset by a decrease in operating income, ~~and a decrease in interest expense,~~ all of which are described below.

● Consolidated revenue for the ~~third~~second quarter of ~~2020~~2021 totaled ~~$16,340,573,~~$16,487,062, which was a ~~$189,599~~$343,099 or ~~1.17%~~2.13% increase compared to the ~~third~~second quarter of ~~2019.~~2020. This increase was primarily due to ~~increases in~~increased data and ~~other~~video service revenues, partially offset by decreases in voice service, network access revenues and ~~local service revenues.~~FUSF subsidies.

Included below is a synopsis of business trends management believes will continue to affect our business in ~~2020.~~2021.

Voice and switched access revenues are expected to continue to be adversely impacted by future declines in access lines due to competition in the communications industry from CATV providers, VoIP providers, wireless, other competitors, emerging technologies and the ~~on-going~~ongoing effects of COVID-19. As we experience access line losses, our switched access revenue will continue to decline consistent with industry-wide trends. A combination of changing minutes of use, carriers optimizing their network costs, lower demand for dedicated lines and downward rate pressures may affect our future voice and switched access revenues. Access line losses totaled ~~1,405~~3,008 or ~~5.50%~~14.21% for the twelve months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 due to the reasons mentioned above.

The expansion of our state-of-the-art; fiber-rich communications network, growth in broadband customer sales along with continued migration to higher connectivity speeds and the sales of Internet value-added services such as on-line data backup, and hosted and managed service solutions are expected to continue to offset the revenue declines from the access line trends discussed above.

To be competitive, we continue to emphasize the bundling of our products and services. Our customers have the option to bundle local phone, high-speed Internet, long distance and video services. These bundles provide our customers with one convenient location to obtain all of their communications and entertainment options, a convenient billing solution and bundle discounts. We believe that product bundles positively impact our customer retention, and the associated discounts provide our customers the best value for their communications and entertainment options. We have a state-of-the-art, fiber-rich broadband network, which, along with the bundling of our voice, Internet and video services allows us to meet customer demands for products and services. We continue to focus on the research and deployment of advanced technological products that include broadband services, wireless services, private line, VoIP, digital video, IPTV and hosted and managed services.

We continue to evaluate our operating structure to identify opportunities for increased operational efficiencies and effectiveness. This involves evaluating opportunities for task automation, network efficiency and the balancing of our workforce based on the current needs of our customers.

Financial results for the Communications Segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 are included below:

~~Local~~Voice Service– We receive recurring revenue for basic ~~local~~voice services that enable customers to make and receive telephone calls within a defined local calling area for a flat monthly fee. In addition to subscribing to basic local ~~telephone~~voice services, our customers may choose from a variety of custom calling features such as call waiting, call forwarding, caller identification and voicemail. ~~Local~~Voice service revenue was ~~$1,664,700,~~$1,544,766, which ~~is $121,059~~was $137,592 or ~~6.78%~~8.18% lower in the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and was ~~$5,095,754~~$3,096,044 which ~~is $371,116~~was $335,010 or ~~6.79%~~9.76% lower in the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019.~~2020. These decreases were primarily due to a decrease in access lines, which ~~has been accelerated due~~continues to be impacted by the on-going effects of COVID-19, partially offset by a combination of rate increases introduced into several of our markets in the first ~~quarter~~quarters of 2021 and 2020.

The number of access lines we serve as a company have been decreasing, which is consistent with a general industry trend, as customers are increasingly utilizing other technologies, such as wireless phones and IP services. To help offset declines in ~~local~~voice service revenue, we implemented an overall strategy that continues to focus on selling a competitive bundle of services. Our focus on marketing competitive service bundles to our customers creates value for the customer and aids in the retention of our voice lines.

Network Access – We provide access services to other ~~telecommunications~~communications carriers for the use of our facilities to terminate or originate traffic on our network. Additionally, we bill SLCs to substantially all of our customers for access to the public switched network. These monthly SLCs are regulated and approved by the FCC. In addition, network access revenue ~~was~~is derived from several federally administered pooling arrangements designed to provide network support and distribute funding to ~~ILECs.~~communications companies. Network access revenue was ~~$1,419,902,~~$1,344,685, which is ~~$397,771~~$240,153 or ~~21.88%~~15.15% lower in the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and was ~~$4,636,682~~$2,927,125, which is ~~$956,413~~$289,655 or ~~17.10%~~9.00% lower in the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019.~~2020. These decreases were primarily due to lower minutes of use on our network and lower special access revenues, which ~~has been accelerated due~~continues to be impacted by the on-going effects of COVID-19.

In recent years, IXCs and others have become more aggressive in disputing both interstate carrier access charges and the applicability of access charges to their network traffic. We believe that long distance and other communication providers will continue to challenge the applicability of access charges either before the FCC or directly with the local exchange carriers. We cannot predict the likelihood of future claims and cannot estimate the impact.

VideoServcice – We receive monthly recurring revenue from our subscribers for providing commercial TV programming in competition with local CATV, satellite dish TV and off-air TV service providers. We serve twenty-two communities with our IPTV services and five communities with our CATV services. Video Service revenue was ~~$3,081,057,~~$3,237,723, which is ~~$64,681~~$141,579 or ~~2.14%~~4.57% higher in the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and was ~~$9,158,795,~~$6,266,600, which is ~~$104,556~~$188,862 or ~~1.15%~~3.11% higher in the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019.~~2020. These increases were primarily due to a combination of rate increases introduced into several of our markets, ~~over the course of the last several years,~~ partially offset by a ~~decline~~decrease in video customers, which ~~has been accelerated due~~continues to be impacted by the on-going effects of COVID-19.

Data Service – We provide high speed Internet to business and residential customers. Our revenue is earned based on the offering of various flat rate packages based on the level of service, data speeds and features. We also provide e-mail and managed services, such as web hosting and design, on-line file back up and on-line file storage. Data Service revenue was ~~$5,924,036,~~$6,368,566, which is ~~$477,191~~$537,708 or ~~8.76%~~9.22% higher in the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and was ~~$17,406,412,~~$12,636,537, which is ~~$1,156,001~~$1,154,161 or ~~7.11%~~10.05% higher in the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019.~~2020. These increases were primarily due to an increase in data ~~customers.~~customers, customers upgrading their packages and speeds and the implementation of a monthly equipment charge to our customers in 2021. We expect continued growth in this area will be driven by expansion of service areas, our aggressively packaging service bundles and marketing managed service solutions to businesses.

A-CAM/FUSF – ~~Prior to 2017,~~In 2019, the Company ~~received support~~elected to receive funding from A-CAM, with the exception of Scott-Rice, which still receives funding from the FUSF based on the pooling and redistribution of revenues based on a company’s actual or average costs. With the acquisition of Scott-Rice, the company now receives FUSF for Scott-Rice based on their average costs.FUSF. See Note 2 – “Revenue Recognition” for a discussion regarding A-CAM and FUSF.

A-CAM/FUSF support totaled ~~$2,995,736,~~$2,953,966, which is ~~$24,186~~$40,654 or ~~0.80%~~1.36% lower in the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019.~~2020. A-CAM/FUSF support totaled ~~$9,089,391,~~$5,922,161, which is ~~$34,133~~$171,494 or ~~0.37%~~2.81% lower in the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019. These decreases were~~2020. This decrease was primarily due to lower FUSF support received for ~~Scott-Rice.~~Scott-Rice due to declining access lines.

Other Revenue – Our customers are billed for toll and long-distance services on either a per call or flat-rate basis. This also includes the offering of directory assistance, operator service and long distance private lines. We also generate revenue from directory publishing through an outside vendor, sales and service of CPE, bill processing and other customer services. Our directory publishing revenue in our telephone directories recurs monthly. We also provide retail sales and service of cellular phones and accessories through Telespire, a national wireless provider. We resell these wireless services as Nuvera Wireless, our branded product. We receive both recurring revenue for our wireless services, as well as revenue collected for the sales of wireless phones and accessories. Other revenue was ~~$1,255,142,~~$1,037,356, which is ~~$190,743~~$82,211 or ~~17.92%~~8.61% higher in the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and was ~~$3,264,560,~~$2,116,718, which is ~~$160,936~~$107,300 or ~~5.19%~~5.34% higher in the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019.~~2020. These increases were primarily due to increases in the sales and installation of CPE.

Cost of services (excluding depreciation and amortization) was ~~$7,050,930,~~$7,308,745, which is ~~$82,751~~$426,805 or ~~1.16% lower~~6.20% higher in the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019. This decrease~~2020 and was ~~due to cost containment measures implemented by the Company due to COVID-19. Cost of services (excluding depreciation and amortization) was $20,869,367,~~$14,815,586, which is ~~$358,408~~$997,149 or ~~1.75%~~7.22% higher in the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019. This increase was~~2020. These increases were primarily due to higher programming costs from video content providers, higher costs associated with increased maintenance and support agreements on our equipment and software, and ~~the~~increased cost to maintain a highly-skilled ~~workforce, partially offset by cost containment measures implemented by the Company due to COVID-19.~~workforce.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were ~~$2,308,662,~~$2,554,766, which is ~~$381,680~~$2,955 or ~~14.19%~~0.12% lower in the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and was ~~$7,537,251,~~$5,218,656, which is ~~$272,697~~$9,933 or ~~3.49%~~0.19% lower in the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019.~~2020. These decreases were primarily due to the Company recognizing one-time expenses associated with the transition of the new CEO, which occurred primarily in the third and fourth quarters of 2019 and did not reoccur in 2020 and the implementationcontinuation of cost containment measures implemented in 2020 by the Company due to COVID-19.

Depreciation and amortization was ~~$3,019,123,~~$3,124,282, which is ~~$16,543~~$75,858 or ~~0.54% lower~~2.49% higher in the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019. This decrease~~2020 and was primarily due to portions of our legacy telephone network becoming fully depreciated. This decrease was partially offset by an in increase in our broadband property, plant and equipment, reflecting our continual investment in technology and infrastructure to meet our customers’ demands for products and services. Depreciation and amortization was $9,119,649,$6,195,854, which is ~~$34,079~~$95,328 or ~~0.38%~~1.56% higher in the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019. This increase was~~2020. These increases were primarily due to increases in our broadband property, plant and equipment, reflecting our continual investment in technology and infrastructure in order to meet our customers’ demands for products and services.

Operating income was ~~$3,961,858,~~$3,499,269, which is ~~$670,573~~$156,609 or ~~20.37% higher~~4.28% lower in the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019. This increase was primarily due to higher operating revenues and lower operating expenses, all of which are described above.~~2020. Operating income was ~~$11,125,327,~~$6,735,089, which is ~~$59,959~~$428,380 or ~~0.54%~~5.98% lower in the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019. This decrease was~~2020. These decreases were primarily due to higher operating expenses, partially offset by higher operating revenues, all of which are described above.

See Consolidated Statements of Income (for discussion below)

Other Income (Expense) and Interest Expense

Interest expense was ~~$613,541,~~$527,825, which is ~~$213,839~~$82,869 or ~~25.84%~~13.57% lower in the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and was ~~$1,907,898,~~$1,093,199, which is ~~$751,871~~$201,158 or ~~28.27%~~15.54% lower in the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019.~~2020. These decreases were primarily due to lower outstanding debt balances ~~and lower interest rates~~ in connection with our credit facility with CoBank.

Interest and dividend income was ~~$5,936,~~$58,428, which is ~~$16,186~~$6,092 or ~~73.17% lower~~11.64% higher in the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and was ~~$104,465,~~$159,830, which is ~~$28,715~~$61,301 or ~~21.56% lower~~62.22% higher in the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019.~~2020. These ~~decreases~~increases were primarily due to ~~decreases~~increases in dividend income earned on our ~~investments due to~~investments.

On February 3, 2021, the ~~timing~~Company was notified by Citizens, the lender on the Company’s PPP Loan, that Citizens has received payment-in-full from the United States federal government for the amount of ~~those dividend payments.~~ the Company’s PPP Loan and the Company’s PPP Loan had been fully forgiven resulting in a gain on debt forgiveness of $2,912,433, which was the total of the PPP Loan plus accrued interest on the loan.

Other income for the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 and ~~2019~~2020, included a patronage credit earned with CoBank, aswhich was a result of our debt agreements with them. The patronage credit allocated and received in ~~2020~~2021 was ~~$647,369,~~$625,490, compared to ~~$403,786~~$647,369 allocated and received in ~~2019.~~2020. CoBank determines and pays the patronage credit annually, generally in the first quarter of the calendar year, based on its results from the prior year. We record these patronage credits as income when they are received.

Other investment income was ~~$36,956,~~$38,895, which is ~~$34,762~~$39,988 or ~~48.47%~~50.69% lower in the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and was ~~$197,170,~~$104,943, which is ~~$62,465~~$55,271 or ~~24.06%~~34.50% lower in the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019.~~2020. Other investment income is primarily from our equity ~~ownership~~ownerships in several partnerships and limited liability companies.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense was ~~$956,801,~~$636,132, which is ~~$226,766~~$275,448 or ~~31.06% higher~~30.22% lower in the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019.~~2020. This ~~increase~~decrease was primarily due to ~~an increase in operating income and a decrease in interest expense.~~the State of Minnesota passing legislation making the PPP Loan forgiveness tax exempt at the state tax level, aligning it with the federal tax code. Income tax expense was ~~$2,887,582,~~$1,841,232, which is ~~$271,356~~$89,549 or ~~10.37% higher~~4.64% lower in the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019.~~2020. This ~~increase~~decrease was primarily due to ~~an increase in CoBank patronage dividends~~the PPP Loan forgiveness being tax exempt at the federal and ~~a decrease in interest expense, partially offset by a decrease in operating income.~~state level. The effective income tax rate for the ~~nine~~six months ending ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 and ~~2019~~2020 was approximately ~~28.0%.~~19.45% and 28.00%, respectively. The effective income tax rate differs from the federal statutory income tax rate primarily due to state income taxes and other permanent differences.

Nuvera’s total capital structure (long-term and short-term debt obligations, net of unamortized loan fees plus stockholders’ equity) was ~~$140,740,323 at September~~$144,018,800 as of June 30, ~~2020,~~2021, reflecting ~~60.8%~~65.90% equity and ~~39.2%~~34.10% debt. This compares to a capital structure of ~~$136,342,185~~$141,570,577 at December 31, ~~2019,~~2020, reflecting ~~59.2%~~61.9% equity and ~~40.8%~~38.1% debt. In the communications industry, debt financing is most often based on operating cash flows. Specifically, our current use of our credit facilities is in a ratio of approximately ~~2.05~~1.87 times debt to EBITDA (as defined in ~~the~~our loan documents), which is well within acceptable limits for our agreements and our industry. Our management believes adequate operating cash flows and other internal and external resources, such as our cash on hand and revolving credit facility ~~and funds received under the PPP Loan in April (which were used to fund payroll costs),~~ are available to finance ongoing operating requirements, including capital expenditures, business development, debt service and temporary financing of trade accounts receivables.

Our short-term and long-term liquidity needs arise primarily from (i) capital expenditures; (ii) working capital requirements needed to support ~~the growth of~~ our ~~business;~~growth; (iii) debt service; (iv) dividend payments on our stock and (v) potential acquisitions.

Our primary sources of liquidity for the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 were proceeds from cash generated from operations and cash reserves held at the beginning of the period. ~~At September~~As of June 30, ~~2020~~2021 we had a working capital surplus of ~~$2,856,298. Also, at September~~$7,275,103. In addition, as of June 30, ~~2020,~~2021, we had ~~$9.9~~$9.7 million available under our revolving credit facility to fund any short-term working capital needs. The working capital surplus as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 was primarily the result of increased ~~cash balances.~~inventories and receivables, and a lower current portion due on our long-term debt.

We expect our liquidity needs to include capital expenditures, payment of interest and principal on our indebtedness, income taxes and dividends. We use our cash inflow to manage the temporary increases in cash demand and utilize our revolving credit facility to manage more significant fluctuations in liquidity caused by growth initiatives.

While it is often difficult for us to predict the impact of general economic conditions, including the impact of COVID-19 on ~~our business,~~us, we believe that we will be able to meet our current and long-term cash requirements primarily through our operating cash flows ~~and the receipt of PPP Loan funds (which were used to fund payroll costs),~~ and anticipate that we will be able to plan for and match future liquidity needs with future internal and available external resources.

We periodically seek to add growth initiatives by either expanding our network or our markets through organic or internal investments or through strategic acquisitions. We believe we can adjust the timing or the number of our initiatives according to any limitations which may be imposed by our capital structure or sources of financing.

The global spread of COVID-19 and the various attempts to contain it have created and are expected to create volatility with our future cash flows. Our future cash flows are expected to be impacted by our customer’s inability to pay for or keep their existing services, or their inability to acquire our services due to their personal financial hardships created by COVID-19. We may not be able to expand our network, acquire new customers or service existing customers based on our future cash flow position. We ~~have implemented a Company policy whereby we are conserving cash by eliminating~~continue to monitor our discretionary spending ~~and limiting our CapEx spending~~in reaction to ~~critical projects including fulfilling our A-CAM build requirements.~~the COVID-19 pandemic. We ~~are experiencing~~have experienced disruptions in our business as we ~~implement these~~implemented modifications to preserve adequate liquidity and ensure that our business can continue to operate during this uncertain time.

Cash generated by operations in the first ~~nine~~six months of ~~2020~~2021 was ~~$13,624,806,~~$5,366,811, compared to cash generated by operations of ~~$17,077,198~~$8,065,251 in the first ~~nine~~six months of ~~2019.~~2020. The decrease in cash flows from operating activities in ~~2020~~2021 was primarily due to the timing of ~~receipts~~the increase/decrease in assets and liabilities including the purchase of ~~receivables, other accrued liabilities and income taxes.~~a large amount of inventory to avoid anticipated supply chain issues we are expecting in the second half of 2021.

Cash generated by operations continues to be our primary source of funding for existing operations, capital expenditures, debt service and dividend payments to stockholders. Cash ~~at September~~as of June 30, ~~2020~~2021 was ~~$6,891,742~~$4,891,594 compared to ~~$2,993,000 at~~$8,617,660 as of December 31, ~~2019.~~2020.

We operate in a capital intensive business. We continue to upgrade our local networks for changes in technology to provide advanced services to our customers.

Cash flows used in investing activities were ~~$8,289,273~~$5,619,431 during the first ~~nine~~six months of ~~2020~~2021 compared to ~~$7,688,615~~$3,683,496 during the first ~~nine~~six months of ~~2019.~~2020. Capital expenditures relating to on-going operations were ~~$7,894,696~~$5,566,431 for the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 compared to ~~$7,939,722~~$4,054,206 for the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019.~~2020. Our investing expenditures are financed with cash flows from our current operations and advances on our line of credit when needed. We believe that our current operations will provide adequate cash flows to fund our plant additions for the remainder of this year; however, funding from our revolving credit facility is available if the timing of our cash flows from operations does not match our cash flow requirements. As of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020,~~2021, we had ~~approximately $9.9~~$9.7 million available under our existing credit facility to fund capital expenditures and other operating needs.

Cash used in financing activities for the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 was ~~$1,436,791.~~$3,473,446. This included long-term debt repayments of ~~$3,469,215,~~$2,305,200, draws on our revolving credit facility of $309,660, the repurchase of common stock of $72,067 and the distribution of $1,405,839 of dividends to our stockholders. Cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $340,398. This included long-term debt repayments of $2,316,615, the issuance of debt (PPP loan funds) of $2,889,000, ~~draws on our revolving credit facility of $56,207,~~ the repurchase of common stock of $238,612 and the distribution of $674,171 of dividends to stockholders. Cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $5,532,530. This included long-term debt repayments of $3,457,800, the repurchase of common stock of $104,802 and the distribution of $1,969,928 of dividends to our stockholders.

We had a working capital surplus (i.e. current assets minus current liabilities) of ~~$2,856,298~~$7,275,103 as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020,~~2021, with current assets of approximately ~~$14.4~~$16.7 million and current liabilities of approximately ~~$11.6~~$9.4 million, compared to a working capital ~~deficit~~surplus of ~~$2,146,745~~$3,055,128 as of December 31, ~~2019.~~2020. The ratio of current assets to current liabilities was ~~1.25~~1.78 and ~~0.81~~1.25 as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 and December 31, ~~2019.~~2020. The working capital surplus at ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 was primarily the result of increased ~~cash balances.~~inventories and receivables, and a lower current portion due on our long-term debt.

At ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020~~2021 and December 31, ~~2019~~2020 we were in compliance with all stipulated financial ratios in our loan agreements.

~~On May 6, 2020, the Company’s BOD decided that, given the continuing uncertainty about the severity and duration~~We declared a quarterly dividend of the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential effect on the country’s economy generally and on the Company’s future sales and profitability specifically, as well as the Company’s need to preserve its liquidity and capital resources, the Company would (i) suspend declaring and paying a dividend in$0.14 per share for the second quarter of ~~2020~~2021 and ~~(ii) temporarily suspend future purchases under its Stock Repurchase Program.~~

~~On August 25, 2020,~~$0.13 per share for the ~~Company’s BOD determined that it would (i) continue to suspend declaring and paying a dividend in the third~~first quarter of ~~2020~~2021, which totaled $729,749 for the second quarter and ~~(ii) continue to temporarily suspend future purchases under its Stock Repurchase Program. The Company will continue to monitor~~$676,090 for the ~~COVID-19 pandemic and make decisions about future dividends and stock repurchases as more information becomes available.~~

first quarter. We declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share for the first quarter of 2020, which totaled $674,171 for the first quarter.

We expect to continue to pay quarterly dividends during the remainder of 2021, but only if and to the extent declared by our BOD on a quarterly ~~dividend of $0.13 per share for the second~~basis and ~~third quarters of 2019 and $0.12 per share for the first quarter of 2019, which totaled $674,092 for the third quarter, $674,805 for the second quarter and $621,031 for the first quarter.~~

subject to various restrictions on our ability to do so (described below). Dividends on our common stock are not cumulative.

Our loan agreements include restrictions on our ability to pay cash dividends to our stockholders. However, we are allowed to pay dividends (a) (i) in an amount up to $2,700,000 in any year if our “Total Leverage Ratio,” that is, the ratio of our “Indebtedness” to “EBITDA” – as defined in the loan ~~documents,~~documents), is greater than 2.00 to 1.00, and (ii) in any amount if our Total Leverage Ratio is less than 2.00 to 1.00, and (b) in either case, if we are not in default or potential default under the loan agreements. On December 31, 2020 our Total Leverage Ratio fell below 2.00, thus eliminating any restrictions on our ability to pay cash dividends to our stockholders. Our current Total Leverage Ratio ~~at September~~as of June 30, ~~2020~~2021 is ~~2.05.~~1.87.

Our BOD reviews quarterly dividend declarations based on our anticipated earnings, capital requirements and our operating and financial conditions. The cash requirements of our current dividend payment practices are in addition to our other expected cash needs.

See Note 6 – “Secured Credit Facility” for information pertaining to our long-term debt.

See Note 1 – “Basis of Presentation and Consolidation” for a discussion of recent accounting developments.

Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e), as of the end of the period subject to this Report. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the Evaluation Date), we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, regarding the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, that our disclosure controls and procedures ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in applicable rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, in a manner that allows timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There have been no material changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. The Company implemented a new OSS/BSS/Accounting operating system in the first quarter of 2021. The Company has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and the operation of the controls surrounding this new system and have determined that the new system is operating effectively as of June 30, 2021. The Company and will continue to evaluate and test the design and controls of the new system over the remainder of 2021.

Other than the litigation incidental to our business, there are no pending material legal proceedings to which we are a party or to which any of our property is subject.

Repurchases of Nuvera common stock are made to support the Company’s stock-based employee compensation plans and for other corporate purposes. In May 2019, Nuvera announced the adoption of a $4.0 million stock repurchase program running through the end of 2021. Under the stock repurchase program, repurchases can be made from time to time using a variety of methods, including through open market purchases or in privately negotiated transactions in compliance with the rules of the SEC and other applicable legal requirements.

The following table summarizes stock repurchases for the ~~nine~~six months ending ~~September~~June 30, ~~2020.~~2021.

On April 16, 2020, Nuvera received approximately $2.9 million in support from the U.S. federal government under the PPP established as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief Economic Security Act, or the CARES Act. The PPP Loan is unsecured and is evidenced by a note in the favor of Citizens Bank Minnesota as the lender.

The interest rate on the Note is 1.0% per annum. Payments of principal and interest are deferred for 180 days from the date of the Note (the deferral period). The PPP provides a mechanism for forgiveness of up to the full amount borrowed as long as Nuvera uses the loan proceeds during the 24-week period after the loan origination for eligible purposes, including U.S. payroll costs, certain benefit costs, rent and utilities costs, and maintains its employment and compensation levels, subject to certain other requirements and limitations. The amount of the loan forgiveness is subject to reduction, among other things, if Nuvera terminates employees or reduces salaries or wages during the 24-week period. Any unforgiven portion of the PPP Loan is payable over a two-year term, with payments deferred during the deferral period. Nuvera is permitted to prepay the Note at any time without payment of any premium. The Note contains customary events of default, including, among others, those relating to failure to make a payment, bankruptcy, material defaults or other indebtedness, breaches of representations, and material adverse changes. The Company has adhered to all guidelines under the terms of the Note and applied for debt forgiveness in August, 2020.

In connection with the PPP Loan, Nuvera also received a Consent regarding the PPP Loan, dated as of April 13, 2020 from CoBank, pursuant to Nuvera’s Second Amended and Restated Master Loan Agreement with CoBank, dated as of July 31, 2018, as amended.

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2020		2019
Voice services¹	$	1,910,086	$	2,008,878
Network access¹		1,467,317		1,866,177
Video ¹		3,078,909		3,013,306
Data ¹		5,423,260		4,962,492
Directory²		202,800		219,655
Other contracted revenue³		602,346		589,061
Other⁴		445,661		267,023

Revenue from customers		13,130,379		12,926,592

Subsidy and other revenue outside scope of ASC 606⁵		3,210,194		3,224,382

Total revenue	$	16,340,573	$	16,150,974

¹ Month-to-Month contracts billed and cosumed in the same month.

² Directory revenue is contracted annually, however, this revenue is recognized monthly over the contract period as the advertising is used.

³ This includes long-term contracts where the revenue is recognized monthly over the term of the contract.

⁴ This includes CPE and other equipment sales.

⁵ This includes governmental subsidies and lease revenue outside the scope of ASC 606.

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020
Voice Service¹	$	1,761,460	$	1,899,591
Network Access¹		1,353,495		1,633,236
Video Service¹		3,237,723		3,094,230
Data Service¹		5,836,759		5,336,635
Directory²		177,946		204,001
Other Contracted Revenue³		659,613		599,404
Other⁴		273,108		190,138

Revenue from customers		13,300,104		12,957,235

Subsidy and other revenue outside scope of ASC 606⁵		3,186,958		3,186,728

Total revenue	$	16,487,062	$	16,143,963

¹ Month-to-Month contracts billed and cosumed in the same month.

² Directory revenue is contracted annually, however, this revenue is recognized monthly over the contract period as the advertising is used.

³ This includes long-term contracts where the revenue is recognized monthly over the term of the contract.

⁴ This includes CPE and other equipment sales.

⁵ This includes governmental subsidies and lease revenue outside the scope of ASC 606.

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2020		2019
Voice services¹	$	5,754,205	$	6,131,382
Network access¹		4,781,114		5,739,795
Video ¹		9,151,424		9,045,619
Data ¹		15,923,398		14,850,396
Directory²		614,806		624,533
Other contracted revenue³		1,804,292		1,749,365
Other⁴		888,341		725,471

Revenue from customers		38,917,580		38,866,561

Subsidy and other revenue outside scope of ASC 606⁵		9,734,014		9,725,202

Total revenue	$	48,651,594	$	48,591,763

¹ Month-to-Month contracts billed and cosumed in the same month.

² Directory revenue is contracted annually, however, this revenue is recognized monthly over the contract period as the advertising is used.

³ This includes long-term contracts where the revenue is recognized monthly over the term of the contract.

⁴ This includes CPE and other equipment sales.

⁵ This includes governmental subsidies and lease revenue outside the scope of ASC 606.

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020
Voice Services¹	$	3,546,540	$	3,844,119
Network Access¹		2,964,692		3,313,797
Video Service¹		6,265,270		6,072,515
Data Service¹		11,592,229		10,500,138
Directory²		356,065		412,006
Other Contracted Revenue³		1,284,107		1,201,946
Other⁴		574,196		442,680

Revenue from customers		26,583,099		25,787,201

Subsidy and other revenue outside scope of ASC 606⁵		6,382,086		6,523,820

Total revenue	$	32,965,185	$	32,311,021

¹ Month-to-Month contracts billed and cosumed in the same month.

² Directory revenue is contracted annually, however, this revenue is recognized monthly over the contract period as the advertising is used.

³ This includes long-term contracts where the revenue is recognized monthly over the term of the contract.

⁴ This includes CPE and other equipment sales.

⁵ This includes governmental subsidies and lease revenue outside the scope of ASC 606.

	September 30,				June 30,
	2020		2019		2021		2020
Accounts receivable, net	$	1,431,947	$	1,950,992	$	2,442,474	$	1,231,213
Contract assets		324,548		131,783		580,955		264,400
Contract liabilities		714,194		749,378		659,429		632,767

Right of Use Asset	Balance September 30, 2020		Balance December 31, 2019		Balance June 30, 2021		Balance December 31, 2020
Operating Lease right-of-use assets	$	1,264,266	$	1,558,164	$	1,291,476	$	1,211,707

Operating Lease Liability	Balance June 30, 2021		Balance December 31, 2020
Short-Term Operating Lease Liability	$	273,568	$	243,218
Long-Term Operating Lease Liability		1,048,798		993,596
Total	$	1,322,366	$	1,236,814

Maturity Analysis	Balance September 30, 2020		Balance June 30, 2021
2020 (remaining)	$	113,468
2021		301,376
2021 (remaining)			$	173,048
2022		287,512		347,278
2023		286,959		348,416
2024		173,648		236,948
2025				120,881
Thereafter		415,845		380,823
Total		1,578,808		1,607,394
Less Imputed interest		(296,697)		(285,028)
Present Value of Operating Leases	$	1,282,111	$	1,322,366

	~~Level 1:~~		~~Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.~~

	~~Level 2~~		Inputs are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable and market-corroborated inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.

	~~Level 3~~		Level 2: Inputs are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable and market-corroborated inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. 21 Table of Contents Level 3: Inputs are derived from valuation techniques where one or more significant inputs or value drivers are unobservable.

		September 30, 2020				December 31, 2019					June 30, 2021				December 31, 2020
	Useful Lives	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Useful Lives	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets
Customers Relationships	14-15 yrs	$	42,878,445	$	25,062,242	$	42,878,445	$	22,815,928	14-15 yrs	$	42,878,445	$	27,308,556	$	42,878,445	$	25,811,014
Regulatory Rights	15 yrs		4,000,000		3,399,969		4,000,000		3,199,971	15 yrs		4,000,000		3,599,967		4,000,000		3,466,635
Trade Name	3-5 yrs		310,106		133,918		880,106		657,402	3-5 yrs		310,106		180,434		310,106		149,423
Indefinitely-Lived Intangible Assets
Video Franchise			3,000,000		-		3,000,000		-			3,000,000		-		3,000,000		-
Spectrum												877,814		-		877,814		-
Total		$	50,188,551	$	28,596,129	$	50,758,551	$	26,673,301		$	51,066,365	$	31,088,957	$	51,066,365	$	29,427,072

Net Identified Intangible Assets				$	21,592,422			$	24,085,250				$	19,977,408			$	21,639,293

● (September 1 – December 31)	$	830,943
● 2021	$	3,323,726
● 2022	$	1,952,376
● 2023	$	1,660,295
● 2024	$	1,623,654
● 2025	$	1,618,732

● (July 1 – December 31)	$	1,661,841
● 2022	$	1,952,376
● 2023	$	1,660,295
● 2024	$	1,623,654
● 2025	$	1,618,732
● 2026	$	1,613,809

	Time-Based RSU's	Targeted Performance-Based RSU's	Closing Stock Price		Vesting Date	Time-Based RSU's	Targeted Performance-Based RSU's	Closing Stock Price	Vesting Date
Balance at December 31, 2018	8,717	5,000
Issued	3,172	-	$	19.26	12/31/2021
Issued	-	4,781	$	19.26	12/31/2021
Issued	1,913	-	$	20.00	12/31/2022
Excercised	(4,399)	-	$	18.50	12/10/2019
Forfeited	(1,024)	-
Balance at December 31, 2019	8,379	9,781				8,379	9,781
Issued	4,163	-	$	16.64	12/8/2022	4,163	-	$ 16.64	12/8/2022
Issued	-	6,461	$	16.64	12/31/2022	-	6,461	$ 16.64	12/31/2022
Excercised	(3,316)	(3,348)	$	19.00	12/31/2019
Exercised						(2,062)	(2,082)	$ 19.00	12/31/2019
Exercised						(1,588)	-	$ 19.44	12/11/2020
Forfeited	-	(3,283)				(1,254)	(4,549)
Balance at September 30, 2020	9,226	9,611
Balance at December 31, 2020						7,638	9,611
Issued						3,364	5,247	$ 21.90	12/31/2023
Exercised						-	(1,588)	$ 23.67	12/31/2020
Balance at June 30, 2021						11,002	13,270

●	~~ILECs:~~Communications Companies:
	▪	Nuvera Communications, Inc., the parent company;
	▪	Hutchinson Telephone Company (HTC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nuvera;
	▪	Peoples Telephone Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nuvera;
	▪	Scott-Rice Telephone Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nuvera;
	▪	Sleepy Eye Telephone Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nuvera;
	▪	Western Telephone Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ~~Nuvera.~~

●	~~CLECs:~~
	▪	~~Nuvera, located in Redwood Falls, Minnesota;~~Nuvera; and
	▪	Hutchinson Telecommunications, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of HTC, located in Litchfield and Glencoe, Minnesota;

●	Our investments and interests in the following entities include some management responsibilities:
	▪	FiberComm, LC – 20.00% subsidiary equity ownership interest. FiberComm, LC is located in Sioux City, Iowa;
	▪	Broadband Visions, LLC (BBV) – 24.30% subsidiary equity ownership interest. BBV provides video headend and Internet services;
	▪	Independent Emergency Services, LLC (IES) – 14.29% subsidiary equity ownership interest. IES is a provider of E-911 services to the State of Minnesota as well as a number of counties located in Minnesota; and
	▪	SM Broadband, LLC (SMB) – ~~10.00%~~8.33% subsidiary equity ownership interest. SMB provides network connectivity for regional businesses.

Communications Segment	Communications Segment							Communications Segment
	Three Months Ended September 30,							Three Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		Increase (Decrease)			2021		2020		Increase (Decrease)
Operating Revenues
Local Service	$	1,664,700	$	1,785,759	$	(121,059)	-6.78%
Voice Service								$	1,544,766	$	1,682,358	$	(137,592)	-8.18%
Network Access		1,419,902		1,817,673		(397,771)	-21.88%		1,344,685		1,584,838		(240,153)	-15.15%
Video		3,081,057		3,016,376		64,681	2.14%
Data		5,924,036		5,446,845		477,191	8.76%
Video Service									3,237,723		3,096,144		141,579	4.57%
Data Service									6,368,566		5,830,858		537,708	9.22%
A-CAM/FUSF		2,995,736		3,019,922		(24,186)	-0.80%		2,953,966		2,994,620		(40,654)	-1.36%
Other		1,255,142		1,064,399		190,743	17.92%		1,037,356		955,145		82,211	8.61%
Total Operating Revenues		16,340,573		16,150,974		189,599	1.17%		16,487,062		16,143,963		343,099	2.13%

Cost of Services, Excluding Depreciation and Amortization		7,050,930		7,133,681		(82,751)	-1.16%		7,308,745		6,881,940		426,805	6.20%
Selling, General and Administrative		2,308,662		2,690,342		(381,680)	-14.19%		2,554,766		2,557,721		(2,955)	-0.12%
Depreciation and Amortization Expenses		3,019,123		3,035,666		(16,543)	-0.54%		3,124,282		3,048,424		75,858	2.49%
Total Operating Expenses		12,378,715		12,859,689		(480,974)	-3.74%		12,987,793		12,488,085		499,708	4.00%

Operating Income	$	3,961,858	$	3,291,285	$	670,573	20.37%	$	3,499,269	$	3,655,878	$	(156,609)	-4.28%

Net Income	$	2,460,354	$	1,877,235	$	583,119	31.06%	$	2,442,913	$	2,344,077	$	98,836	4.22%

Capital Expenditures	$	3,840,490	$	3,820,394	$	20,096	0.53%	$	3,826,016	$	2,300,017	$	1,525,999	66.35%

				Maximum Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs

	Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicaly Announced Plans or or Programs (1)

		Average Price Paid per Share

Period
July 1, 2019 - March 31, 2021	19,487		N/A	$	3,647,263
April 1 - June 30, 2021	3,028	$	23.80	$	3,575,197
Total July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021	22,515

(1) The total number of shares purchased includes: (i) shares purchased under the Board's authorizations described above, including market purchases and privately negotiated purchases.

			Nine Months Ended September 30,			Six Months Ended June 30,
		2020		2019		2021		2020
Net cash provided by (used in):	Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities		$	13,624,806	$	17,077,198	$	5,366,811	$	8,065,251
Investing activities			(8,289,273)		(7,688,615)		(5,619,431)		(3,683,496)
Financing activities			(1,436,791)		(5,532,530)		(3,473,446)		(340,398)
Increase in cash		$	3,898,742	$	3,856,053
Change in cash						$	(3,726,066)	$	4,041,357

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicaly Announced Plans or or Programs (1)	Average Price Paid per Share		Maximum Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1 - September 30, 2020	13,496	$	17.68	$	3,647,263

(1) The total number of shares purchased includes: (i) shares purchased under the Board's authorizations described above, including market purchases and privately negotiated purchases.

	NUVERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.


Dated: ~~November~~August 9, ~~2020~~2021	By	/s/ Glenn H. Zerbe
		Glenn H. Zerbe, President and Chief Executive Officer

Dated: ~~November~~August 9, ~~2020~~2021	By	/s/ Curtis O. Kawlewski
			Curtis O. Kawlewski, Chief Financial Officer