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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date o Earliest Event ReportedJuly 10, 2002
Commission file number333-43157
NORTHLAND CABLE TELEVISION, INC.
STATE OF WASHINGTON | 91-1311836 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
AND SUBSIDIARY GUARANTOR:
NORTHLAND CABLE NEWS, INC.
STATE OF WASHINGTON | 91-1638891 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
1201 THIRD AVENUE, SUITE 3600 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON | 98101 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (206) 621-1351
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 [X] No [ ]
This filing contains 2 pages. Exhibits index appears on page 1.
ITEM 4. Changes in Registrants Certifying Accountant | ||||||||
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. | ||||||||
SIGNATURES |
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ITEM 4. Changes in Registrants Certifying Accountant
On July 10, 2002, the Board of Directors of Northland Cable Television, Inc. and Subsidiary (collectively, the “Company”) approved the dismissal of Arthur Andersen LLP (“Arthur Andersen”) as the Company’s independent auditors and the appointment of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) to serve as the Company’s independent auditors.
Arthur Andersen’s reports on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for each of the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty or audit scope. The audit reports for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000, contained an explanatory paragraph related to the Company’s change in method of accounting, effective January 1, 2001, for interest rate swap agreements. During the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 and through the date hereof, there were no disagreements with Arthur Andersen on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure which, if not resolved to Arthur Andersen’s satisfaction, would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter in connection with their report on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for such years. Additionally, there were no reportable events as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
The Company has provided Arthur Andersen with a copy of the foregoing disclosures and has requested Arthur Andersen to furnish the Company with a letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether it agrees with the foregoing statements. The Company will file such letter by an amendment to this Form 8-K once received from Arthur Andersen.
During the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 and through the date hereof, the Company did not consult KPMG with respect to the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, or any other matters or reportable events as set forth in Items 304(a)(2)(i) and (ii) of Regulation S-K.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 16*** | Letter from Arthur Andersen LLP regarding change in certifying accountant |
*** | To be filed by amendment |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Northland Cable Television, Inc. and Subsidiary
SIGNATURES | CAPACITIES | DATE | ||
/s/ Richard I. Clark | Executive Vice President, Treasurer | 7-15-02 | ||
and Assistant Secretary | ||||
Richard I. Clark | ||||
/s/ Gary S. Jones | President | 7-15-02 | ||
Gary S. Jones |