UGC Europe 10Q 2001 Q3 Quarterly report

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarter ended September 30, 2001
or

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

For the transition period from to

Commission File No. 000-25365

UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

The Netherlands (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		98-0191997 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Boeing Avenue 53, Schiphol Rijk, The Netherlands (Address of principal executive offices)		1119 PE (Zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (31) 20-778-9840

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 and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes /x/ No / /

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's common stock as of November 14, 2001 was:

443,417,525 ordinary shares A, including
shares represented by American Depository Receipts

UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

		Page Number
PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1—Financial Statements
	Consolidated Balance Sheets of September 30, 2001 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2000	1
	Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 (Unaudited)	2
	Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 (Unaudited)	3
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 (Unaudited)	4
	Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	6
Item 2—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		27
Item 3—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk		46
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 5—Other Information		50
Item 6—Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K		56

UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Stated in thousands of Euros, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

			As of September 30, 2001		As of December 31, 2000
ASSETS:
Current assets
	Cash and cash equivalents		893,756		1,590,230
	Restricted cash		5,526		421
	Subscriber receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of 79,034 and 57,108, respectively		94,148		151,977
	Costs to be reimbursed by affiliated companies		14,163		12,459
	Other receivables, including related party receivables of nil and 5,140, respectively		84,368		155,212
	Inventory		130,885		127,813
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		121,558		82,475

		Total current assets	1,344,404		2,120,587
Other investments			30,387		105,063
Investments in and advances to affiliated companies			250,712		685,288
Property, plant and equipment, net			3,682,323		3,581,539
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net			4,544,526		5,119,892
Deferred financing costs, net			156,793		178,113
Derivative assets			334,822		–
Other assets			26,273		11,889

		Total assets	10,370,240		11,802,371

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT:
Current liabilities
	Accounts payable, including related party payables of 1,891 and 762, respectively		302,537		579,060
	Accrued liabilities		508,817		583,351
	Subscriber prepayments and deposits		149,782		100,696
	Short-term debt		39,255		51,860
	Current portion of long-term debt		25,893		17,832

		Total current liabilities	1,026,284		1,332,799
Long-term debt			9,342,998		8,078,269
Other long-term liabilities			152,185		46,801

		Total liabilities	10,521,467		9,457,869

Commitments and contingencies (see Note 10)
Minority interests in subsidiaries			588,972		831,132
Shareholders' deficit (As adjusted for stock split, see Note 11)
	Priority stock, 1.0 par value, 300 shares authorized, 300 and 300 shares issued, respectively		–		–
	Series 1 convertible preference stock, class A common stock, 1.0 par value, 12,400 shares, authorized, 12,400 and 12,400 shares issued and outstanding, respectively		1,474,718		1,392,251
	Ordinary stock, 1.0 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 443,417,525 and 441,246,729 shares issued and outstanding, respectively		443,418		441,247
	Additional paid-in capital		2,769,358		2,800,234
	Deferred compensation		(63,610	)	(87,945	)
	Accumulated deficit		(5,330,897	)	(3,110,627	)
	Other cumulative comprehensive income		(33,186	)	78,210

		Total shareholders' deficit	(740,199	)	1,513,370

		Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit	10,370,240		11,802,371

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

UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Stated in thousands of Euros, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

		For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2001		2000		2001		2000
Service and other revenue		342,444		257,877		1,033,385		695,466
Operating expense		(221,013	)	(179,020	)	(724,878	)	(476,726	)
Selling, general and administrative expense		(166,809	)	(171,984	)	(460,808	)	(419,871	)
Depreciation and amortization		(262,437	)	(187,396	)	(767,979	)	(477,261	)
Impairment and restructuring charges		(38,345	)	–		(348,680	)	–

	Net operating loss	(346,160	)	(280,523	)	(1,268,960	)	(678,392	)
Interest income		17,275		8,377		44,886		30,506
Interest expense		(222,853	)	(176,783	)	(688,174	)	(484,465	)
Provision for loss on investments		(375,923	)	–		(375,923	)	–
Foreign exchange gain (loss) and other income (expense), net		227,378		(153,653	)	118,925		(277,605	)

	Net loss before income taxes and other items	(700,283	)	(602,582	)	(2,169,246	)	(1,409,956	)
Share in results of affiliated companies		(45,673	)	(40,638	)	(107,723	)	(71,696	)
Minority interests in subsidiaries		34,805		4,606		111,473		7,096
Income tax benefit (expense)		(292	)	(889	)	(529	)	(475	)

Net loss before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle		(711,443	)	(639,503	)	(2,166,025	)	(1,475,031	)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle		–		–		35,349		–

	Net loss	(711,443	)	(639,503	)	(2,130,676	)	(1,475,031	)

Basic net loss attributable to common shareholders (See Note 14)		(741,515	)	(639,503	)	(2,220,270	)	(1,475,031	)

Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle(1)		(1.67	)	(1.46	)	(5.11	)	(3.38	)

Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share(1)		(1.67	)	(1.46	)	(5.03	)	(3.38	)

Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding(1)		442,994,524		438,812,857		441,829,327		436,973,545

(1): As adjusted for stock splits. See Note 11.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Stated in thousands of Euros, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

			Series 1 Convertible Class A Preference stock
	Priority Stock					Ordinary Stock
	Priority Stock					Ordinary Stock		Additional Paid-In Capital		Deferred Compensation		Accumulated Deficit		Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)(1)
	Shares	Amount	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount	Additional Paid-In Capital		Deferred Compensation		Accumulated Deficit		Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)(1)		Total
Balance, December 31, 2000	300	–	12,400	1,392,251		441,246,729	441,247	2,800,234		(87,945	)	(3,110,627	)	78,210		1,513,370
Deferred compensation expense related to stock options, net	–	–	–	–		–	–	(17,874	)	17,874		–		–		–
Amortization of deferred compensation	–	–	–	–		–	–	–		6,461		–		–		6,461
SAB 51 loss on subsidiary's issuance of shares	–	–	–	–		–	–	(12,617	)	–		–		–		(12,617	)
Issuance of shares	–	–	–	–		2,170,796	2,171	(385	)	–		–		–		1,786
Capital tax on preference stock	–	–	–	(7,127	)	–	–	–		–		–		–		(7,127	)
Accrual of Dividend on Series 1 Convertible Preferred Stock	–	–	–	85,466		–	–	–		–		(85,466	)	–		–
Accretion of Discount of Series 1 Convertible Preferred Stock	–	–	–	4,128		–	–	–		–		(4,128	)	–		–
Unrealized loss on investments	–	–	–	–		–	–	–		–		–		(30,934	)	(30,934	)
Change in fair value of derivative assets	–	–	–	–		–	–	–		–		–		(26,752	)	(26,752	)
Change in cumulative translation adjustments	–	–	–	–		–	–	–		–		–		(53,710	)	(53,710	)
Net loss	–	–	–	–		–	–	–		–		(2,130,676	)	–		(2,130,676	)

Total comprehensive loss	–	–	–	–		–	–	–		–		–		–		(2,242,072	)

Balance, September 30, 2001	300	–	12,400	1,474,718		443,417,525	443,418	2,769,358		(63,610	)	(5,330,897	)	(33,186	)	(740,199	)

(1): As of December 31, 2000, Other Cumulative Comprehensive Income (Loss) represents foreign currency translation adjustments of 59,789 and unrealized gain on investments of 18,421. As of September 30, 2001, Other Cumulative Comprehensive Income (Loss) represents foreign currency translation adjustments of 6,078, unrealized loss on investments of (12,512) and fair value of derivative assets of (26,752).

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

UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Stated in thousands of Euros)

(Unaudited)

			For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
			2001		2000
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss			(2,130,676	)	(1,475,031	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows from operating activities:
	Depreciation and amortization		767,979		477,261
	Amortization of deferred financing costs		30,867		11,019
	Impairment and restructuring charges		348,680		–
	Provision for loss on investments		375,923		–
	Accretion of interest expense		218,796		196,302
	Share in results of affiliated companies		107,723		71,696
	Compensation expense (income) related to stock options		290		(30,850	)
	Minority interests in subsidiaries		(111,473	)	(7,096	)
	Exchange rate differences in loans		(26,140	)	251,581
	Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle		(35,349	)	–
	Gain on derivative assets		(104,187	)	–
	Other		(34,422	)	9,870
	Changes in assets and liabilities:
		Decrease (increase) in receivables	86,593		(113,070	)
		Increase in inventories	(3,016	)	(52,490	)
		Decrease (increase) in other non-current assets	25		(57,147	)
		Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities	(300,201	)	187,987
		Increase (decrease) in deferred taxes and other long-term liabilities	342		(26,567	)

Net cash flows from operating actvities			(808,246	)	(556,535	)

Cash flows from investing activities:
Restricted cash deposited, net			(5,105	)	–
Investment in securities, net			–		(44,538	)
Investments in and advances to affiliated companies, net of repayments			(26,576	)	(315,383	)
Capital expenditures			(650,534	)	(1,092,562	)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired			(22,892	)	(1,387,630	)

Net cash flows from investing activities			(705,107	)	(2,840,113	)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of shares			1,786		–
Proceeds from senior notes			–		1,594,161
Proceeds from short-term borrowings			6,202		1,005,440
Proceeds from long-term borrowings			1,609,353		455,432
Deferred financing costs			(12,712	)	(59,722	)
Repayments of long-term and short-term borrowings			(787,272	)	(442,487	)

Net cash flows from financing activities			817,357		2,552,824

Effect of exchange rates on cash			(478	)	344

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents			(696,474	)	(843,480	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			1,590,230		1,025,460

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period			893,756		181,980

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

		For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2001		2000
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Unrealized loss (gain) on investments and derivative assets	57,685		(206,308	)

	Issuance of warrants	–		121,010

	Conversion of Stjärn Seller's Note	–		120,067

Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
	Cash paid for interest	(455,066	)	(259,300	)

	Cash received for interest	39,082		26,238

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

UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Organization and Nature of Operations

United Pan-Europe Communications N.V., formerly known as United and Philips Communications B.V. ("UPC" or the "Company"), was formed for the purpose of acquiring and developing multi-channel television and telecommunications systems in Europe. In 1995, UnitedGlobalCom, Inc. (formerly known as United International Holdings, Inc. ("United")), a United States of America corporation, and Philips Electronics N.V. ("Philips"), contributed their respective ownership interests in European and Israeli multi-channel television systems to UPC. In December 1997, United acquired Philips' 50% interest in UPC (the "UPC Acquisition"), thereby making it an effectively wholly-owned subsidiary of United (subject to certain employee equity incentive compensation arrangements). Subsequently in February 1999, UPC had its initial public offering. As of September 30, 2001, United owns 53.09% of UPC. Through its broadband communications networks or services in 17 countries in Europe and in Israel, UPC currently offers communication services in many European countries through its three primary divisions, UPC Distribution, UPC Media andPriority Telecom. UPC Distribution, which comprises the local operating systems, provides video, telephony and internet services for residential customers. UPC Media comprises the internet access and converging internet content and programming businesses.Priority Telecom focuses on providing network solutions to the business customer.

The following chart presents a summary of the Company's significant investments as of September 30, 2001.

		UPC's Ownership
Distribution:
Austria:
	Telekabel Group	95.0%
Belgium:
	UPC Belgium	100.0%
Czech Republic:
	KabelNet	100.0%
	Kabel Plus	99.9%
France:
	Médiaréseaux S.A	92.0%	(1)
Germany:
	EWT/TSS Group	51.0%	(2)
	PrimaCom AG ("PrimaCom")	25.0%
Hungary:
	UPC Magyarorszag	100.0%
	Monor Telefon Tarsasag Rt. ("Monor")	98.9%
The Netherlands:
	UPC Nederland	100.0%
	Alkmaar	100.0%

Distribution (Continued):
Norway:
	UPC Norge AS ("UPC Norge")	100.0%
Sweden:
	UPC Sweden	100.0%
Slovak Republic:
	Trnavatel	95.0%
	Kabeltel	100.0%
	UPC Slovensko s.r.o.	100.0%
Romania:
	Eurosat	51.0%
	AST Romania	70.0%
Poland:
	UPC Polska, Inc ("UPC Polska")	100.0%
Media:
Pan-European:
	chello broadband N.V. ("chello")	100.0%	(3)
Ireland:
	Tara Televison Limited	80.0%
U.K./Central Europe:
	UPC Broadcast Centre Ltd. ("UPC Broadcast Centre")	100.0%
Spain:
	Iberian Programming Services ("IPS")	50.0%
United Kingdom:
	Xtra Music Ltd	50.0%
The Netherlands:
	UPC Programming B.V. ("UPCtv")	100.0%
Czech/Slovak/Hungary:
	UPC Direct Programming B.V	100.0%
Poland:
	Wizja TV B.V	100.0%
Other:
	SBS Broadcasting SA ("SBS")	23.5%

UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

1. Organization and Nature of Operations (Continued)

		UPC's Ownership
Priority Telecom:
	Priority Telecom N.V. ("Priority Telecom")	87.0%	(4)
Priority Wireless:
	Priority Wireless AG ("Priority Wireless")	100.0%
Investments:
Israel:
	Tevel Israel International Communications Ltd. ("Tevel")	46.6%
Malta:
	Melita Cable TV P.L.C. ("Melita")	50.0%

(1): UPC owns 92.0% of Médiaréseaux S.A. through its 100.0% owned subsidiary UPC France.
(2): UPC owns 51.0% of EWT/TSS Group through its 51.0% owned subsidiary UPC Germany GmbH.
(3): chello is in the process of issuing to United approximately 5,674,586 ordinary shares B in consideration for the transfer of rights from United tochello necessary to eliminate United's territorial restrictions onchello's business. Subsequent to the issuance of the ordinary shares B to United, UPC will own approximately 86.7% ofchello, including the issued shares owned by thechello Foundation, which is approximately 76.9% diluted for the stock options in thechello Foundation.
(4): UPC owns approximately 65.1% ofPriority Telecom's issued and outstanding ordinary shares. UPC also owns 100% of the class A shares and of the convertible shares.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Risks and Uncertainties

The Company has incurred substantial operating losses and negative cash flows from operations, which have been driven by continuing development efforts, including the introduction of new services such as digital video, telephony and internet. Additionally, substantial capital expenditures have been required to deploy these services and to acquire businesses. Management expects the Company to incur operating losses at least through 2003, primarily as a result of the continued introduction of these new services, which are in the early stages of deployment, as well as continued depreciation and amortization expense. In order for the Company to achieve consolidated operating profitability and positive operating cash flows, the Company's business plan calls for substantial growth in the number of subscribers that will use these new services. Management believes that the Company can achieve the anticipated growth in subscribers and that the required capital resources will be available to fund expected capital expenditures and operating losses. However, if such subscriber growth is not achieved, management believes access to sources of capital will be sufficient to satisfy future cash needs. This growth requires the availability of capital resources that are sufficient to fund expected capital expenditures. Management's estimates of the cash flows generated by these new services and the capital

resources needed and available to complete their deployment could change, and such change could differ materially from the estimates used to evaluate the Company's ability to realize its investments.

Strategic Review

In July UPC engaged a strategic consultant to review its current and long-term strategic plan for all segments of the business. The final conclusions are currently being prepared and will be presented to UPC's Supervisory Board for consideration in due course. As a result of this strategic review and the related decisions taken by the Supervisory Board, further reorganization of UPC's business might occur and significant charges for asset impairments and various restructuring measures may be recorded. UPC intend to conclude this project by the end of the year.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X for interim financial information. Accordingly, these statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2001. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with current period presentation.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of UPC and all subsidiaries where it exercises a controlling interest through the ownership of a majority voting interest. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Investment in Publicly Traded Securities Accounted for Under the Equity Method

UPC evaluates its investments in publicly traded securities accounted for under the equity method for impairment in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 18, "The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock" ("APB 18") and Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 59, "Accounting for Noncurrent Marketable Equity Securities" ("SAB 59"). Under APB 18, a loss in value of an investment accounted for under the equity method which is other than a temporary decline should be recognized as a realized loss, establishing a new carrying value for the investment. Factors the Company considers in making this evaluation include: the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, including cash flows of the investee and any specific events which may influence the operations of the issuer and the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investments for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. A current fair value of an investment that is less than its carrying amount may indicate a loss in value of the investment.

Accounting Change

Effective January 1, 2001, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 133"), which establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging activities. All derivatives, whether designated in hedging relationships or not, are required to be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. The adoption of SFAS 133 on January 1, 2001, resulted in a cumulative increase to income of 35.3 million and a cumulative increase to Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI") of 36.7 million. The increase to income was attributable to a loss of approximately 36.7 million reclassified from OCI for the value of certain warrants held by the Company, which are derivatives and are not designated as a hedging instrument, and income of approximately 72.0 million related to gains associated with cross currency swaps held by the Company, which do not qualify as hedging instruments as defined by SFAS 133. UPC uses derivative instruments to manage exposures to foreign currency and interest rate risks.

New Accounting Principles

In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board authorized the issuance of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, "Business Combinations" ("SFAS 141") and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" ("SFAS 142"). SFAS 141 requires the use of the purchase method of accounting for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001. SFAS 141 requires intangible assets acquired in a business combination to be recognized if they arise from contractual or legal rights or are "separable", i.e., it is feasible that they may be sold, transferred, licensed, rented, exchanged or pledged.

Under SFAS 142, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives will not be amortized, but will be tested for impairment on an annual basis and whenever indicators of impairment arise. The goodwill impairment test, which is based on fair value, is to be performed on a reporting unit level. Goodwill will no longer be tested for impairment under SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of" ("SFAS 121"). Additionally, goodwill on equity method investments will no longer be amortized; however, it will continue to be tested for impairment in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 18, "The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock." Under SFAS 142, intangible assets with indefinite lives will not be amortized. Instead they will be carried at the lower of cost or market value and tested for impairment at least annually. All other recognized intangible assets will continue to be amortized over their estimated useful lives.

SFAS 142 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001, although goodwill on business combinations consummated after July 1, 2001 will not be amortized. On adoption the Company expects to record a cumulative effect adjustment to reflect the impairment of previously recognized goodwill and other intangible assets. While the Company has not yet determined what the impact will be on its financial position and results of operations, it is possible that a substantial cumulative effect adjustment may be required.

In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" ("SFAS 144"). SFAS 144 establishes a single accounting model for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale consistent with the fundamental provisions of SFAS 121 "Accounting for the Impairment of

Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of." While it supersedes APB Opinion 30 "Reporting the Results of operations—Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions" it retains the presentation of discontinued operations but broadens that presentation to include a component of an entity (rather than a segment of a business). However, discontinued operations are no longer recorded at net realizable value and future operating losses are no longer recognized before they occur. Under SFAS 144 there is no longer a requirement to allocate goodwill to long-lived assets to be tested for impairment. It also establishes a probability weighted cash flow estimation approach to deal with situations in which there are a range of cash flows that may be generated by the asset being tested for impairment. SFAS 144 also establishes criteria for determining when an asset should be treated as held for sale.

SFAS 144 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early application encouraged. The provisions of SFAS 144 are generally to be applied prospectively. The Company, does not anticipate that adoption of SFAS 144 will have a material impact on its results of operations or its financial position.

3. Acquisitions

Eneco K&T Group

In March 2000, UPC acquired the Eneco K&T Group ("K&T"), the cable interests of ENECO N.V., for consideration of 1,046.3 million, including the repayment to ENECO N.V. and the assumption of debt from K&T to ENECO N.V. of 225.6 million. The acquisition was accounted for under purchase accounting. Effective March 31, 2000, UPC began consolidating its investment in K&T.

Pro Forma Information

The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 gives effect to UPC's acquisition of K&T as if this acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the period presented. This unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information does not purport to represent what the Company's results of operations would actually have been if such transactions had in fact occurred on such date.

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000
	Historical		Pro Forma
	(In thousands of Euros)
Service and other revenue	695,466		712,710

Net loss	(1,475,031	)	(1,524,019	)

Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding	436,973,545		436,973,545

Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share	(3.38	)	(3.49	)

Announcement of Merger with PrimaCom

On March 29, 2001, UPC announced an agreement with PrimaCom to merge its German assets, including EWT/TSS and the TeleColumbus option, as well as its Alkmaar subsidiary located in the

Netherlands, with those of PrimaCom. The TeleColumbus option expired at the end of August 2001 and no longer forms part of the discussions. UPC's interest in EWT is held through its 51% owned subsidiary, UPC Germany. Due to changes in market conditions, the transactionis currently being re-evaluated. UPC's carrying value of the assets subject to discussion in this proposed transaction, amounting to 939.1 million, is significantly greater than the fair value of the consideration that could be received should the PrimaCom transaction be completed. As a result, a transaction resulting from these discussions would result in UPC Germany recording a significant write-down upon closing of any such transaction.

Announcement of Polish DTH Merger

On August 10, 2001, UPC and Canal+ Group ("Canal+"), the television and film division of Vivendi Universal, announced the signing of definitive agreements to merge their respective Polish direct-to-home ("DTH") satellite television platforms, as well as the Canal+ Polska premium channel, to form a common Polish DTH platform. In the merger agreements, UPC Polska agreed to contribute its Polish and United Kingdom DTH assets to TKP, the Polish subsidiary of Canal+, and fund a maximum of 30.0 million in the form of a note receivable from TKP at closing. For this, UPC Polska will receive a 25% ownership interest in TKP and 150.0 million in cash. As part of this transaction, through a carriage agreement, Canal+ Polska premium channel will also be available on UPC's Polska's cable network. TKP will be managed and controlled by Canal+, who will own 75%. UPC will own the remaining 25%. For accounting purposes, TKP will be deemed the acquirer. UPC Polska's investment in the merged companies will be recorded at fair value as of the date of the transaction. UPC Polska's carrying value of the Polish DTH assets being contributed may be significantly higher than the determined fair value of its investment in the merged companies if and when the transaction is consummated, leading to a write down at the date the transaction is consummated. On November 13, 2001, the Company received the regulatory approval necessary for merger completion, which, subject to certain formal judicial registrations, is anticipated to close by December 31, 2001. UPC will deconsolidate the DTH operations upon closure of the merger.

Public Offering Priority Telecom

On September 5, 2001, the General Meeting of Shareholders ofPriority Telecom approved the conversion of 109,144,190 ordinary shares, with a nominal value of Euro 0.10 each, as held by UPC, into 2,728,605 class A shares with a nominal value of Euro 4.00 each.

On September 27, 2001,Priority Telecom listed its 3,986,519 issued and outstanding ordinary shares on the Euronext Amsterdam ("Euronext"). The ordinary shares available for free float at listing represent approximately 15% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares ofPriority Telecom. The listing involves all ofPriority Telecom's ordinary shares. In additionPriority Telecom has 2,728,605 class A shares issued and outstanding, which are currently held by UPC and are not included in the listing.

Priority Telecom has issued 5,327 series 1 convertible shares and 273 series 2 convertible shares to UPC, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately 364 million. The purchase price is comprised of 174 million in cash and the conversion of 190 million accreted value of shareholder loans from UPC outstanding at September 30, 2001, into convertible shares.

UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V.

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4. Impairment and Restructuring Charges

During the second quarter of 2001, UPC's management identified indicators of possible impairment of long-lived assets, principally Indefeasible Rights of Use ("IRU's") and related goodwill, within its CLEC subsidiary,Priority Telecom. Such indicators include significant declines in the market value of publicly traded telecommunications providers and a change, subsequent to the acquisition of Cignal Global Communications ("Cignal"), in the way that certain assets from the Cignal acquisition would be used withinPriority Telecom.

UPC changed its strategic plans for using withinPriority Telecom certain assets acquired in the Cignal transaction because of reduced levels of private equity funding activity for CLEC businesses and a decision by UPC to complete a public offering ofPriority Telecom in the second half of 2001. The changes in strategic plans included a decision to phase-out the legacy international wholesale voice operations of Cignal. When UPC andPriority Telecom reached agreement to acquire Cignal in the second quarter of 2000, the companies originally intended to continue the international wholesale voice operations of Cignal for the foreseeable future. This original plan for the international wholesale voice operations was considered in the determination of the consideration to be paid for Cignal and the subsequent allocation of the purchase price. This allocation was completed by an independent third party in November 2000. In 2001, using the strategic plan prepared for contemplated financing, an impairment assessment test and measurement in accordance with SFAS 121 was completed, resulting a write-down of tangible assets, related goodwill and other impairment charges of 319.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001.

Priority Telecom recorded restructuring and other impairment charges in connection with operations in Spain and other countries of 10.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001.

A subsidiary of UPC has impaired the value of DTH boxes leased to certain former customers for which the recovery of the value of the boxes is unlikely. The amount of the impairment is based on the number of disconnected customers, to whom the DTH boxes were rented, decreased by the number of collected boxes and multiplied by the net book value of the box at the end of the corresponding period. The amount of impairment charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2001, were 19.4 million.

5. Investments in and Advances to Affiliated Companies, Accounted for Under the Equity Method

	As of September 30, 2001
	Investments in and Advances to Affiliated Companies	Cumulative Dividends Received		Cumulative Share in Results of Affiliated Companies		Cumulative Translation Adjustments		Provision for Loss on Investments		Total
	(In thousands of Euros)
Tevel	114,278	(5,500	)	(78,194	)	12,216		–		42,800
Melita	12,748	–		(2,834	)	749		–		10,663
Xtra Music	14,039	–		(7,220	)	347		–		7,166
IPS	10,065	(2,742	)	9,554		6,544		–		23,421
SBS	261,999	–		(71,155	)	28,721		(114,618	)	104,947
PrimaCom	345,096	–		(63,615	)	–		(261,305	)	20,176
Other, net	54,689	(707	)	(12,001	)	(442	)	–		41,539

Total	812,914	(8,949	)	(225,465	)	48,135		(375,923	)	250,712

Based on analyses performed by UPC using the quantitative and qualitative factors as described in Note 2, Investment in Publicly Traded Securities Accounted for Under the Equity Method, UPC recorded a provision for loss on its investments in SBS and PrimaCom for 114.6 million and 261.3 million, respectively, as of September 30, 2001. The provision has been separately presented under Provision for Loss on Investments, in the accompanying statement of operations.

6. Other Investments

Marketable Equity Securities of United, at Fair Value

As a result of the UPC Acquisition, a subsidiary of UPC acquired 6,338,302 of United's Class A common shares, as adjusted for United's 2:1 stock split in November 1999, valued at fair market value of 30.3 million as of December 11, 1997. In November 1998, UPC sold 769,062 shares. As of September 30, 2001, the fair value of the remaining 5,569,240 shares was 12.2 million, resulting in a cumulative unrealized loss of 12.5 million as of September 30, 2001.

7. Property, Plant and Equipment

		As of September 30, 2001		As of December 31, 2000
		(In thousands of Euros)
Cable distribution networks		3,354,652		3,089,342
Subscriber premises equipment and converters		633,386		440,015
DTH, MMDS and distribution facilities		223,836		218,568
IT systems, office equipment and fixtures		294,256		250,918
Buildings and leasehold improvements		163,820		132,092
Other		90,900		61,636

		4,760,850		4,192,571
	Accumulated depreciation	(1,078,527	)	(611,032	)

	Property, plant and equipment, net	3,682,323		3,581,539

UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

8. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

		As of September 30, 2001		As of December 31, 2000
		(In thousands of Euros)
UPC Nederland		1,375,926		1,713,365
UPC Polska		1,048,832		1,024,469
UPC Germany		896,171		951,990
UPC Sweden		385,772		418,828
Priority Telecom		446,485		363,215
UPC NV		210,593		208,540
Telekabel Group		181,084		180,200
UPC France		166,497		176,639
UPC Magyarorszag		145,479		141,264
UPC Czech Republic		104,651		102,488
Priority Wireless		107,286		108,020
UPC Norge		75,658		72,427
Other		134,269		96,838

		5,278,703		5,558,283
	Accumulated amortization	(734,177	)	(438,391	)

	Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	4,544,526		5,119,892

9. Long-Term Debt

		As of September 30, 2001		As of December 31, 2000
		(In thousands of Euros)
July 1999 Notes		1,744,376		1,567,212
October 1999 Notes		1,171,532		1,059,174
January 2000 Notes		1,878,735		1,761,130
UPC Distribution Bank Facility		2,974,896		2,395,998
UPC Bridge Facility		–		750,000
Exchangeable Loan		955,638		–
@Entertainment Notes		368,845		323,275
DIC loan		53,593		55,359
Other		221,276		183,953

		9,368,891		8,096,101
	Less current portion	(25,893	)	(17,832	)

	Total	9,342,998		8,078,269

The increase in the July 1999 Notes, October 1999 Notes, January 2000 Notes, as well as the UPC Distribution Bank Facility, is partly due to the adoption of SFAS 133. Under SFAS 133, the fair value of the derivative assets as of September 30, 2001, amounting to 334.8 million (including both the fair value of the foreign currency portion and the interest portion of the swaps), has been recorded as an

asset on the balance sheet. Of this amount, 185.8 million has been added to the carrying value of the related long-term debt resulting from the fluctuations in exchange rates subsequent to the initial borrowings. All non-Euro denominated borrowings are recorded each period using the period end spot rate with the result being recorded as foreign exchange gain or loss.

Exchangeable Loan

In May 2001, UPC completed a placement with Liberty Media Corp. ("Liberty") of USD 1,225.0 million 6% Guaranteed Discount Notes due 2007 ("the Exchangeable Loan"), receiving proceeds of USD 856.8 million (Euro 1.0 billion). Liberty has the right to exchange the notes, which were issued by a wholly-owned subsidiary of UPC, into ordinary shares of UPC under certain circumstances at USD 6.85 per share after May 29, 2002. The Exchangeable Loan is expected to be transferred to United as part of a transaction between Liberty and United.

The principal terms of the Exchangeable Loan are as follows:

•: Exchangeable at any time into UPC ordinary shares at USD 6.85 per share.
•: Callable in cash at any time in the first year at 100% plus accrued interest. Not callable until May 29, 2004; thereafter, callable at descending premiums in cash, ordinary shares or a combination (at UPC's option) at any time prior to May 29, 2007.
•: UPC has the right, at its option, to require exchange of the Exchangeable Loan into UPC ordinary shares at Euro 8.00 per share on a Euro 1.00 for Euro 1.00 basis for any equity raised by UPC at a price at or above Euro 8.00 per share during the first two years, Euro 10.00 per share during the third year, Euro 12.00 per share during the fourth year, and Euro 15.00 per share during and after the fifth year.
•: UPC has the right, at its option, to require exchange of the Exchangeable Loan into UPC ordinary shares, if on or after November 15, 2002, its ordinary shares trade at or above USD 10.28 for at least 20 out of 30 trading days, or if on or after May 29, 2004, UPC ordinary shares trade at or above USD 8.91 for at least 20 out of 30 trading days.

UPC Bridge Facility

UPC repaid the 750 million borrowed on this facility in May 2001.

UPC Distribution Bank Facility

In October 2000, UPC closed a 4.0 billion operating and term loan facility ("UPC Distribution Bank Facility"). The facility is guaranteed by existing cable operating companies, excluding Polish and German operations. The UPC Distribution Bank Facility bears interest at EURIBOR +0.75%–4.0% depending on certain leverage ratios, and an annual commitment fee of 0.5% over the undrawn amount is applicable. A first drawing was made in October 2000, to refinance existing operating company bank debt totaling 2.0 billion. The purpose of the UPC Distribution Bank Facility is to finance further digital rollout and triple play by UPC's existing cable companies, excluding Polish and German operations. Additional availability is linked to certain performance tests. As is customary for a financing of this nature, there are certain financial covenants and restrictions on UPC's cable companies' ability to make dividends and/or other payments to UPC, incur indebtedness, dispose of

assets, merge and enter into affiliate transactions. UPC was in compliance with these covenants at September 30, 2001. Principal repayment will begin in 2004. The facility reaches final maturity in 2009. At September 30, 2001, approximately 3.0 billion was outstanding under this facility. The facility is structured in different tranches, with one tranche denominated in dollars for the amount of USD 347.5 million, the remainder of the facility is denominated in Euros. Concurrent with the closing, UPC entered into cross currency and interest rate swaps, pursuant to which a USD 347.5 million obligation under the UPC Distribution Bank Facility was effectively changed into a 408.1 million obligation until November 29, 2002. In addition UPC entered into an interest rate swap in respect of 1,725 million to fix the EURIBOR portion of the interest calculation at 4.5475% for the period ending April 15, 2003. Effectively, the entire USD tranche has been swapped in Euros.

DIC Loan

In November 1998, a subsidiary of DIC loaned UPC USD 90.0 million (89.4 million) to acquire interests in the Israeli and Maltese systems. The original loan from DIC matured in November 2000 and was secured by UPC's pledge of its ownership interest in the Israeli system. In connection with the loan from DIC, UPC granted the Discount Group, its partner in the Israeli system, an option to acquire USD 90.0 million (89.4 million), plus accrued interest, of ordinary shares A at a price equal to 90.0% of the initial public offering price, and, if this option is exercised, another option to acquire USD 45.0 million (44.7 million), plus accrued interest, of ordinary shares A at a price equal to the 30-day average closing price of UPC's ordinary shares A on the Stock Market of Amsterdam Exchanges, or the initial public offering price, whichever is higher. At UPC's initial public offering, DIC exercised the first option and acquired 4,675,962 ordinary shares A. UPC repaid USD 45.0 million (44.7 million) of the loan, plus accrued interest, with proceeds from the option exercise. The other option was exercisable until September 30, 2000. In October 2000, the remaining USD 45.0 million loan was refinanced by a two-year convertible note for the amount of 55.0 million at an annual interest of 10%. UPC also extended, through September 30, 2002, the DIC's option to convert the note to UPC shares at the average of the close price in the last 30 trading days before the conversion date.

10. Commitments and Contingencies

Leases

UPC has entered into various short- and long-term agreements with third parties, varying in term from 3 to 15 years, for IRU's on fiber optic cable as well as for operational leases. Under these agreements UPC has commitments for discounted future minimum lease payments, and for operation and maintenance charges, which total approximately 16.4 million as of September 30, 2001.

A subsidiary of UPC leases DTH technical equipment, conduit and satellite transponder capacity, as well as several offices and warehouses. At the end of September 2001, these leases had an aggregate maximum commitment of approximately USD 209.0 million (228.4 million) over the next nine years.

UPC has entered into an agreement for the long-term lease of satellite transponder capacity providing service from Europe to Europe, North America and South America. The remaining term of the agreement is 134 months, with a minimum aggregate total cost of approximately USD 101.3 million (110.7 million) payable in monthly installments based on capacity used.

Programming, Broadcast and Exhibition Rights

A subsidiary of UPC has entered into long-term programming agreements and agreements for the purchase of certain exhibition or broadcast rights with a number of third-party content providers for its digital direct-to-home ("DTH") and cable systems. At September 30, 2001, these agreements had an aggregate minimum commitment of approximately USD 206.0 million (225.2 million) over the next nine years.

Purchase Options

In October 2000, UPC acquired, through its subsidiary, UPC Germany, 100% of EWT for a preliminary purchase price of 238.4 million in cash and 49% of UPC Germany. In the third quarter of 2001, the purchase price was finalized and the Company recorded the necessary adjustments to the initial purchase price allocation to reflect this settlement. Under the UPC Germany Shareholders Agreement, the 49% shareholder has an option to put his interest in UPC Germany to UPC in exchange for approximately 10.6 million of UPC's ordinary shares A, as adjusted for final settlement. The option expires March 31, 2003. UPC has the option to pay for the put, if exercised, in either its 10.6 million shares or the equivalent value of cash on such date. If the option is not exercised, upon its expiration, the 49% shareholder has the right to demand that UPC contribute cash and/or other assets (including stock) to UPC Germany equal to approximately 358.8 million, representing the remainder of UPC's contribution obligation to UPC Germany.

The minority shareholders in UPC Romania V.O.F. have exercised the option as stated in the general Partnership Agreement of UPC Romania Holding V.O.F. The option requires the Company to purchase all of their partnership interests at the sale date, being December 31, 2001, for a consideration of approximately USD 20.8 million (22.7 million), which is payable before February 15, 2002.

Litigation and Claims

UPC has received a notice, purporting to exercise certain option rights of the former Cignal shareholders. However, those option rights no longer exist since they had been granted for the event that no initial public offeringof Priority Telecom would take place prior to October 1, 2001. Since a successful initial public offering ofPriority Telecom has been completed prior to that date, the notice is not effective and UPC will disregard it.

The Company is currently engaged in arbitration proceedings in France. A minority shareholder in the Company's subsidiary, Médiaréseaux S.A., has instituted arbitration proceedings under ICC Rules alleging breach of contract under a certain Business Combination Agreement dated December 15, 1999 and entered into between, inter alia, the Company and Intercomm France CVOHA ("ICH"). As part of the arbitration proceedings, ICH obtained an attachment of the shares held by UPC France Holding B.V. in Médiaréseaux S.A. The Company is vigorously defending the attachment and the arbitration proceedings and has filed appropriate counter claims.

From time to time, the Company is subject to various claims and suits arising out of the ordinary course of business. While the ultimate result of all such matters is not presently determinable, based upon current knowledge and facts, management does not expect that their resolution will have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

11. Shareholders' Equity

At an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in March 2000, the shareholders approved the amendment of UPC's Articles of Association to (i) split each ordinary share A, priority share, preference share A and preferred share B (as of December 31, 1999, with a nominal value of Euro 2.00 each) into three shares with a nominal value of Euro 1.00 each, (ii) split each ordinary share B (as of December 31, 1999, with a nominal value of Euro 0.02 each) into three shares with a nominal value of Euro 0.01 each and (iii) pay up an amount of Euro 145.2 million on account of the share premium reserve of the Company. All share and per share amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been retroactively restated to reflect the 3 for 1 share split.

In November 2000,Priority Telecom acquired Cignal through a merger and exchange offer, resulting in recognition of a SAB 51 gain by UPC. In the stock-based deal,Priority Telecom acquired 100% of Cignal in exchange for a 16% interest inPriority Telecom valued at USD 200.0 million. As part of the transaction, the CLEC operations of UPC Distribution companies have been spun-off toPriority Telecom. As of December 31, 2000, the separation process was not complete and, accordingly, the SAB 51 gain and the minority interest recorded by the Company as of December 31, 2000, were based on information available at that time. Upon finalization of the spin-off in the third quarter of 2001, the final SAB 51 gain was calculated, resulting in a decrease of 12.6 million to the preliminary amount.

As of September 30, 2001, the Company has negative equity of 740.2 million.

12. Segment and Geographic Information

The Company's business has historically been derived from cable television. Commencing in 1998, the Company began launching telephony and internet services over parts of its upgraded network. The Company is managed internally as three primary divisions, UPC Distribution, UPC Media andPriority Telecom. In addition, Corporate, IT and Other is a separate reporting segment. UPC Distribution focuses on providing cable television, DTH, internet and telephony services to residential customers and is comprised of the local operating systems.chello broadband serves as the internet access provider and was, in February 2001, combined with the programming businesses led by UPCtv under one management team as UPC Media.Priority Telecom is focused on providing services to business customers. Corporate, IT and Other relates primarily to centralized activities which support multiple platforms/services.

The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on the results of these divisions. The key operating performance criteria used in this evaluation include revenue growth and net operating loss before depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation expense and impairment charges ("Adjusted EBITDA"). Industry analysts generally consider EBITDA to be a helpful way to measure the performance of cable television operations and communications companies. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA helps investors to assess the cash flow from operations from period to period and thus value the Company's business. Adjusted EBITDA should not, however, be considered a replacement for net income, cash flows or any other measure of performance or liquidity under generally accepted accounting principles, or as an indicator of a company's operating performance. The presentation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to statistics with a similar name reported by other companies. Not all companies and analysts calculate Adjusted EBITDA in the same manner. As the Company increases its bundling of products, the allocation of indirect operating and SG&A expenses between individual products will become increasingly difficult and may not represent the actual Adjusted EBITDA for individual products.

UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

12. Segment and Geographic Information (Continued)

A summary of the segment information by geographic area is as follows:

		Revenue for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2001
		Cable Television	Telephony	Internet/ Data	DTH	Programming	Corporate, IT & Other		Inter- company		Total
		(In thousands of Euros)
Corporate		–	–	–	–	–	1,271		–		1,271
UPCtv		–	–	–	–	3,804	–		(1,808	)	1,996
chello broadband		–	–	18,260	–	–	–		(17,923	)	337
Priority Telecom		–	53,403	–	–	–	–		(20,085	)	33,318
Priority Wireless		–	–	–	–	–	–		–		–
Distribution:
	The Netherlands	62,072	18,644	23,461	–	–	12,088		(12,857	)	103,408
	Austria	21,500	11,289	12,829	–	–	1,952		(2,750	)	44,820
	Belgium	3,772	–	2,307	–	–	–		–		6,079
	Czech Republic	7,956	188	376	2,579	1,131	838		(1,131	)	11,937
	Norway	12,284	1,828	2,424	–	–	529		(622	)	16,443
	Hungary	16,182	7,176	1,071	3,114	1,442	–		(1,443	)	27,542
	France	14,655	6,124	2,013	–	–	(287	)	953		23,458
	Poland	20,351	–	503	15,745	16,654	–		(15,952	)	37,301
	Sweden	8,136	–	2,846	–	–	206		(89	)	11,099
	Germany	12,795	11	15	–	–	1,008		–		13,829
	Other	8,838	–	185	549	452	9		(427	)	9,606

Total		188,541	98,663	66,290	21,987	23,483	17,614		(74,134	)	342,444

		Revenue for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2000
		Cable Television	Telephony	Internet/ Data	DTH	Programming	Corporate, IT & Other	Inter- company		Total
		(In thousands of Euros)
Corporate		–	–	–	–	–	–	–		–
UPCtv		–	–	–	–	2,405	–	(543	)	1,862
chello broadband		–	–	8,790	–	–	–	(8,684	)	106
Priority Telecom		–	3,436	–	–	–	–	–		3,436
Priority Wireless		–	–	–	–	–	–	–		–
Distribution:
	The Netherlands	57,539	29,159	11,397	–	–	232	–		98,327
	Austria	21,102	8,481	7,230	–	–	–	–		36,813
	Belgium	4,301	394	1,232	–	–	–	–		5,927
	Czech Republic	6,647	258	95	–	–	581	–		7,581
	Norway	12,189	1,011	813	–	–	–	–		14,013
	Hungary	11,950	5,561	108	186	–	3	–		17,808
	France	14,490	2,521	690	–	–	–	–		17,701
	Poland	18,782	–	–	15,818	16,217	–	(15,940	)	34,877
	Sweden	8,199	63	1,726	–	–	–	–		9,988
	Germany	–	–	–	–	–	–	–		–
	Other	8,177	–	–	41	–	1,220	–		9,438

Total		163,376	50,884	32,081	16,045	18,622	2,036	(25,167	)	257,877

		Revenue for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001
		Cable Television	Telephony	Internet/ Data	DTH	Programming	Corporate, IT & Other	Inter- company		Total
		(In thousands of Euros)
Corporate		–	–	–	–	–	3,379	–		3,379
UPCtv		–	–	–	–	10,238	–	(4,374	)	5,864
chello broadband		–	–	48,551	–	–	–	(46,877	)	1,674
Priority Telecom		–	183,337	–	–	–	–	(50,132	)	133,205
Priority Wireless		–	–	–	–	–	–	–		–
Distribution:
	The Netherlands	184,748	51,447	58,681	–	–	30,657	(31,289	)	294,244
	Austria	63,377	33,236	36,034	–	–	5,836	(8,069	)	130,414
	Belgium	11,514	–	6,827	–	–	–	–		18,341
	Czech Republic	24,082	613	893	6,777	2,879	1,823	(2,879	)	34,188
	Norway	37,015	5,334	6,449	–	–	1,583	(1,920	)	48,461
	Hungary	46,085	19,690	2,329	7,394	4,029	–	(4,030	)	75,497
	France	45,553	16,764	5,497	–	–	1,151	–		68,965
	Poland	63,468	–	1,100	52,051	54,586	–	(52,348	)	118,857
	Sweden	25,248	–	7,876	–	–	872	(545	)	33,451
	Germany	36,798	32	40	–	–	2,099	–		38,969
	Other	25,740	–	476	1,608	1,221	18	(1,187	)	27,876

Total		563,628	310,453	174,753	67,830	72,953	47,418	(203,650	)	1,033,385

UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

12. Segment and Geographic Information (Continued)

		Revenue for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000
		Cable Television	Telephony	Internet/ Data	DTH	Programming	Corporate, IT & Other	Inter- company		Total
		(In thousands of Euros)
Corporate		–	–	–	–	–	–	–		–
UPCtv		–	–	–	–	3,602	–	(543	)	3,059
chello broadband		–	–	21,452	–	–	–	(21,231	)	221
Priority Telecom		–	8,795	–	–	–	–	–		8,795
Priority Wireless		–	–	–	–	–	–	–		–
Distribution:
	The Netherlands	157,874	69,628	25,577	–	–	595	–		253,674
	Austria	62,326	23,429	19,271	–	–	–	–		105,026
	Belgium	11,978	1,021	3,135	–	–	–	–		16,134
	Czech Republic	18,959	756	95	–	–	2,351	–		22,161
	Norway	36,555	2,266	1,791	–	–	–	–		40,612
	Hungary	35,217	16,185	236	186	–	10	–		51,834
	France	43,617	6,720	1,743	–	–	–	–		52,080
	Poland	54,442	–	–	38,491	44,202	–	(42,749	)	94,386
	Sweden	24,701	297	4,158	–	–	–	–		29,156
	Germany	–	–	–	–	–	–	–		–
	Other	16,155	–	–	41	–	2,132	–		18,328

Total		461,824	129,097	77,458	38,718	47,804	5,088	(64,523	)	695,466

		Adjusted EBITDA for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2001
		Cable Television		Telephony		Internet/ Data		DTH		Programming		Corporate, IT & Other		Total
		(In thousands of Euros)
Corporate		–		–		–		–		–		(21,849	)	(21,849	)
UPCtv		–		–		–		–		(16,943	)	–		(16,943	)
chello broadband		–		–		(9,475	)	–		–		–		(9,475	)
Priority Telecom		–		(32,021	)	–		–		–		–		(32,021	)
Priority Wireless		–		–		–		–		–		(1,757	)	(1,757	)
Distribution:
	The Netherlands	35,110		(6,514	)	2,808		–		–		(12,146	)	19,258
	Austria	9,501		663		3,270		–		–		(339	)	13,095
	Belgium	2,067		–		378		–		–		2		2,447
	Czech Republic	2,798		29		26		160		(607	)	336		2,742
	Norway	3,826		(985	)	(434	)	–		–		(76	)	2,331
	Hungary	5,001		3,296		(110	)	377		(1,001	)	–		7,563
	France	(2,931	)	(3,242	)	(1,568	)	–		–		(1,247	)	(8,988	)
	Poland	814		–		(662	)	(199	)	(5,995	)	(15	)	(6,057	)
	Sweden	3,126		–		(101	)	–		–		(206	)	2,819
	Germany	6,730		–		(197	)	–		–		(195	)	6,338
	Other	3,060		–		199		(182	)	39		547		3,663

Total		69,102		(38,774	)	(5,866	)	156		(24,507	)	(36,945	)	(36,834	)

		Adjusted EBITDA for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2000
		Cable Television	Telephony		Internet/ Data		DTH		Programming		Corporate, IT & Other		Total
		(In thousands of Euros)
Corporate		–	–		–		–		–		(38,563	)	(38,563	)
UPCtv		–	–		–		–		(15,502	)	–		(15,502	)
chello broadband		–	–		(33,397	)	–		–		(407	)	(33,804	)
Priority Telecom		–	(6,024	)	–		–		–		–		(6,024	)
Priority Wireless		–	–		–		–		–		(3,592	)	(3,592	)
Distribution:
	The Netherlands	28,416	(13,697	)	(8,464	)	–		–		(4,099	)	2,156
	Austria	10,371	(1,289	)	513		–		–		–		9,595
	Belgium	1,259	96		(1,738	)	–		–		–		(383	)
	Czech Republic	707	12		61		(4,287	)	–		251		(3,256	)
	Norway	4,677	(2,753	)	(636	)	–		–		(106	)	1,182
	Hungary	4,038	3,083		(602	)	(3,456	)	–		3		3,066
	France	3,850	(6,289	)	(2,488	)	–		–		8		(4,919	)
	Poland	400	–		(297	)	(953	)	(11,385	)	(178	)	(12,413	)
	Sweden	2,757	(1,022	)	(1,785	)	–		–		(99	)	(149	)
	Germany	–	–		–		–		–		–		–
	Other	4,431	(653	)	1,979		–		(343	)	636		6,050

Total		60,906	(28,536	)	(46,854	)	(8,696	)	(27,230	)	(46,146	)	(96,556	)

		Adjusted EBITDA for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001
		Cable Television		Telephony		Internet/ Data		DTH		Programming		Corporate, IT & Other		Total
		(In thousands of Euros)
Corporate		–		–		–		–		–		(74,995	)	(74,995	)
UPCtv		–		–		–		–		(47,300	)	–		(47,300	)
chello broadband		–		–		(48,282	)	–		–		–		(48,282	)
Priority Telecom		–		(79,452	)	–		–		–		–		(79,452	)
Priority Wireless		–		–		–		–		–		(2,679	)	(2,679	)
Distribution:
	The Netherlands	97,039		(18,097	)	(5,307	)	–		–		(36,506	)	37,129
	Austria	27,420		2,877		7,870		–		–		1,209		39,376
	Belgium	5,108		–		(661	)	–		–		3		4,450
	Czech Republic	8,948		15		(414	)	(177	)	(1,518	)	838		7,692
	Norway	11,944		(3,621	)	(1,917	)	–		–		224		6,630
	Hungary	15,433		9,889		(681	)	(215	)	(2,892	)	–		21,534
	France	(2,799	)	(11,023	)	(4,919	)	–		–		530		(18,211	)
	Poland	4,104		–		(3,742	)	(5,609	)	(26,047	)	(15	)	(31,309	)
	Sweden	8,833		(82	)	(1,991	)	–		–		(494	)	6,266
	Germany	20,969		(24	)	(541	)	–		–		(1,073	)	19,331
	Other	9,397		–		422		(1,633	)	107		(483	)	7,810

Total		206,396		(99,518	)	(60,163	)	(7,634	)	(77,650	)	(113,441	)	(152,010	)

UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

12. Segment and Geographic Information (Continued)

		Adjusted EBITDA for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000
		Cable Television	Telephony		Internet/ Data		DTH		Programming		Corporate, IT & Other		Total
		(In thousands of Euros)
Corporate		–	–		–		–		–		(83,578	)	(83,578	)
UPCtv		–	–		–		–		(35,702	)	–		(35,702	)
chello broadband		–	–		(94,503	)	–		–		(1,638	)	(96,141	)
Priority Telecom		–	(15,846	)	–		–		–		–		(15,846	)
Priority Wireless		–	–		–		–		–		(7,489	)	(7,489	)
Distribution:
	The Netherlands	78,011	(34,533	)	(19,979	)	–		–		(8,640	)	14,859
	Austria	32,699	(4,732	)	1,017		–		–		–		28,984
	Belgium	4,232	(169	)	(4,261	)	–		–		–		(198	)
	Czech Republic	2,987	48		61		(4,339	)	–		882		(361	)
	Norway	13,990	(8,970	)	(2,440	)	–		–		(233	)	2,347
	Hungary	11,855	8,929		(2,731	)	(3,536	)	–		10		14,527
	France	10,538	(15,822	)	(6,552	)	–		–		(303	)	(12,139	)
	Poland	1,905	–		(297	)	(6,560	)	(38,644	)	(1,377	)	(44,973	)
	Sweden	9,275	(2,804	)	(6,290	)	–		–		(99	)	82
	Germany	–	–		–		–		–		–		–
	Other	7,526	(1,587	)	(1,609	)	(59	)	(543	)	(81	)	3,647

Total		173,018	(75,486	)	(137,584	)	(14,494	)	(74,889	)	(102,546	)	(231,981	)

Following is a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to UPC's net loss before income taxes:

		For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2001		2000		2001		2000
		(In thousands of Euros)
Adjusted EBITDA		(36,834	)	(96,556	)	(152,010	)	(231,981	)
Depreciation and amortization		(262,437	)	(187,396	)	(767,979	)	(477,261	)
Stock-based compensation		(8,544	)	3,429		(290	)	30,850
Impairment and restructuring charges		(38,345	)	–		(348,680	)	–

	Net operating loss	(346,160	)	(280,523	)	(1,268,959	)	(678,392	)
Interest income		17,275		8,377		44,886		30,506
Interest expense		(222,853	)	(176,783	)	(688,174	)	(484,465	)
Provision for loss on investments		(375,923	)	–		(375,923	)	–
Foreign exchange gain (loss) and other income (expense), net.		227,378		(153,653	)	118,925		(277,605	)

	Net loss before income taxes and other items	(700,283	)	(602,582	)	(2,169,245	)	(1,409,956	)
Share in results of affiliated companies, net		(45,673	)	(40,638	)	(107,723	)	(71,696	)
Minority interests in subsidiaries		34,805		4,606		111,473		7,096

	Net loss before income tax benefit (expense) and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle	(711,151	)	(638,614	)	(2,165,495	)	(1,474,556	)

UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

12. Segment and Geographic Information (Continued)

		Total Assets
		As of September 30, 2001	As of December 31, 2000
		(In thousands of Euros)
Corporate		1,702,907	2,775,411
UPCtv		86,732	70,043
chello broadband		123,523	118,746
Priority Telecom		889,224	519,118
Priority Wireless		114,966	111,300
Distribution:
	The Netherlands	2,434,598	2,929,364
	Austria	448,595	464,174
	Belgium	48,696	46,463
	Czech Republic	227,363	231,122
	Norway	306,347	319,324
	Hungary	374,436	376,722
	France	915,520	914,385
	Poland	1,213,305	1,316,945
	Sweden	392,064	453,231
	Germany	939,069	1,044,344
	Other	152,895	111,679

Total		10,370,240	11,802,371

13. Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of total comprehensive income (loss) are as follows:

			For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
			2001		2000		2001		2000
			(In thousands of Euros)
Net loss			(711,443	)	(639,503	)	(2,130,676	)	(1,475,031	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
	Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments		(42,725	)	(152,644	)	(30,934	)	(206,308	)
	Change in fair value of derivative assets		(20,624	)	—		(26,752	)	—
	Change in cumulative translation adjustments		(126,864	)	29,346		(53,710	)	32,221

		Total comprehensive income (loss)	(901,656	)	(762,801	)	(2,242,072	)	(1,649,118	)

14. Basic Net Loss Attributable to Common Shareholders

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2001		2000		2001		2000
	(In thousands of Euros)
Net loss	(711,443	)	(639,503	)	(2,130,676	)	(1,475,031	)
Accretion of Series 1 convertible preferred stock	(30,072	)	—		(89,594	)	—

Basic net loss attributable to common shareholders	(741,515	)	(639,503	)	(2,220,270	)	(1,475,031	)

15. Related Party Transactions

Tender Offer for Notes

On November 7, 2001, Liberty announced the completion of a tender offer for a portion of UPC's July 1999 Senior Notes, UPC's October 1999 Senior Notes and UPC's January 2000 Senior Notes. According to Liberty's press release, Liberty acquired approximately USD 1.4 billion (1.5 billion) principal amount of bonds for total consideration of approximately USD 205.3 million (224.4 million), including accrued interest through November 8, 2001.

16. Subsequent Event

Announcement of closure of Czech Sports Channel

UPC will end the broadcasting of the paid sports channel Sport 1 in the Czech Republic and Slovakia as of October 31, 2001.

Item 2—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion, contains, in addition to historical information, forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements may include statements concerning our plans, objectives and future economic prospects, expectations, beliefs, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements involve both known and unanticipated risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from what we say or imply with the forward-looking statements. These factors include, among other things, changes in television viewing preferences and habits by our subscribers and potential subscribers, their acceptance of new technology, programming alternatives and new video services we may offer. They also include our ability to complete announced transactions, our ability to secure adequate capital to fund system growth, new business and acquisitions and to manage and grow our newer telephony, digital and internet/data services. We have disclosed estimated adjustments to our financial statements as a result of planned transactions. We also will be subject to new accounting rules that may require write-downs due to impairment of goodwill and other indefinite-lived assets. These adjustments and potential impairment write-downs will be based on underlying fair values of such assets, which are subject to change. These forward- looking statements apply only as of the time of this report and we have no obligation or plans to provide updates or revisions to these forward-looking statements or any other changes in events or circumstances on which these forward-looking statements are based. The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations covers the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000, and should be read together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere herein. These consolidated financial statements provide additional information regarding our financial activities and condition.

Introduction

We own and operate broadband communications networks or services in 17 countries in Europe and in Israel. Our operations are organized into three principal divisions. UPC Distribution, which comprises our local operating systems, delivers video, telephony and internet services to our residential customers. UPC Media comprises our internet access and converging internet content and programming businesses, which provide their products and services to us, as well as to third parties.Priority Telecom, which targets the business telephony market, is our third principal division. Our subscriber base is the largest of any group of broadband communications networks operated across Europe. Our goal is to enhance our position as a leading pan-European distributor of video programming services and to become a leading pan-European provider of telephony, internet and enhanced video services, offering a one-stop shopping solution for residential and business communication needs. We plan to achieve this goal by increasing the penetration of our new services, such as digital video, telephony and internet.

Since formation, we have developed largely through acquisitions. The most recent acquisitions have resulted in significant growth in our consolidated revenues and expenditures. We are still in the process of integrating our acquisitions. We may continue to make select acquisitions that complement our existing assets and operations, although we do not expect these acquisitions to be of the magnitude or frequency of our acquisitions during the last few years. We might also restructure, combining some of our assets with other assets and retain an interest in the combined operations. We may also sell some of our assets in the future or enter into strategic partnerships for the development of our assets.

The following table summarizes our larger acquisitions since January 1, 2000.

Operating Companies	Interest Acquired	Location	Closing Date	Purchase Price
				(In millions of Euros)
PrimaCom AG	25.0%	Germany	December 1999–March 2000	344.2
SBS	10.2%	pan-European	February 2000	162.5
Intercomm(1)	100%	France	February 2000	100.0
Tebecai	100%	The Netherlands	February 2000	62.2
ElTele Østfold/Vestfold	100%	Norway	March 2000	39.3
Kabel Haarlem B.V	100%	The Netherlands	March 2000	62.2
Eneco K&T Group	100%	The Netherlands	March 2000	1,046.3	(2)
UPC Magyarorszag(3)	20.75%	Hungary	March 2000	63.9
DattelKabel	100%	Czech Republic	July 2000	24.5
EWT/TSS Group(4)	100%	Germany	October 2000	812.1
Cignal Global Communications(5)	100%	United States of America	November 2000	235.7
Alkmaar	100%	The Netherlands	January 2001	49.2

(1): We acquired 100% of Intercomm France Holding S.A., in exchange for a 8% interest in Médiaréseaux S.A. and 36.0 million in cash.
(2): Including acquisition of loans to former shareholder.
(3): We acquired the 20.75% of UPC Magyarorszag, which we did not already own.
(4): We acquired 100% of EWT/TSS through our subsidiary, UPC Germany, for a purchase price of 238.4 million in cash and 49% of UPC Germany.
(5): We acquired 100% of Cignal Global Communications in exchange for a 16% interest in our subsidiaryPriority Telecom in a stock-based transaction.

Announcement of Merger with PrimaCom

On March 29, 2001, we announced an agreement with PrimaCom to merge its German assets, including EWT/TSS and the TeleColumbus option, as well as our Alkmaar subsidiary located in the Netherlands, with those of PrimaCom. The TeleColumbus option expired at the end of August 2001 and no longer forms part of the discussions. Our investment in EWT is held through our 51% owned subsidiary, UPC Germany. Due to changes in market conditions, the transaction is currently being re-evaluated. Our carrying value of the assets subject to discussion in this proposed transaction, amounting to 939.1 million, is significantly greater than the fair value of the consideration that could be received should the PrimaCom transaction be completed. As a result, the transaction resulting from these discussions would result in UPC Germany recording a significant write-down upon closing of any such transaction.

Announcement of Polish DTH Merger

On August 10, 2001, we and Canal+ Group ("Canal+"), the television and film division of Vivendi Universal, announced the signing of definitive agreements to merge our respective Polish direct-to-home ("DTH") satellite television platforms, as well as the Canal+ Polska premium channel, to form a common Polish DTH platform. In the merger agreements, one of our subsidiaries agreed to contribute its Polish and United Kingdom DTH assets to TKP, the Polish subsidiary of Canal+, and fund a maximum of 30.0 million in the form of a note receivable from TKP at closing. For this, our subsidiary will receive a 25% ownership interest in TKP and 150.0 million in cash. As part of this

transaction, through a carriage agreement, Canal+ Polska premium channel will also be available on our cable network. TKP will be managed and controlled by Canal+, who will own 75%. Our subsidiary will own the remaining 25%. For accounting purposes, TKP will be deemed the acquirer. Our investment in the merged companies will be recorded at fair value as of the date of the transaction. Our carrying value of the Polish DTH assets being contributed may be significantly higher than the determined fair value of our investment in the merged companies if and when the transaction is consummated, leading to a write down at the date the transaction is consummated. On November 13, 2001, we received the regulatory approval necessary for merger completion, which, subject to certain formal judicial registrations, is anticipated to close by December 31, 2001. We will deconsolidate the DTH operations upon closure of the merger.

Strategic Review

In July we engaged a strategic consultant to review our current and long-term strategic plan for all segments of the business. The final conclusions are currently being prepared and will be presented to our Supervisory Board for consideration in due course. As a result of this strategic review and the related decisions taken by the Supervisory Board, further reorganization of our business might occur and significant charges for asset impairments and various restructuring measures may be recorded. We intend to conclude this project by the end of the year.

Priority Telecom

On September 27, 2001, Priority Telecom completed its initial public offering. Consequently,Priority Telecom separately announces its results, which are based on Dutch Generally Accepted Accounting Principles compared to US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, as presented in our financial statements.

Services

To date, our primary source of revenue has been analog video entertainment services to residential customers. We believe that an increasing percentage of our future revenues will come from telephony, internet and digital video services within the residential market, as well as expanding to the business customer. These are forward-looking statements and will not be fulfilled unless our new services grow dramatically. Capital constraints, technological limitations, competition, lack of programming, loss of personnel, adverse regulation and many other factors could prevent our new services from growing as we expect. The introduction of telephony services and internet services had a significant negative impact on our Adjusted EBITDA during 2001, 2000 and 1999. We expected this negative impact due to the high costs associated with obtaining subscribers, branding and launching these new services against the incumbent operator. This negative impact is expected to decline. We intend for these new businesses to be Adjusted EBITDA positive after two to three years following introduction of the service, but there can be no assurance this will occur. We believe that our new services will continue to have a negative impact on Adjusted EBITDA due to the one-time costs associated with obtaining customers.

UPC Distribution—Analog Video and Digital Services. We currently offer our subscribers a wide choice of pay-tv services. We plan to continue to improve our expanded basic tier offerings by adding new channels and where possible, migrating popular commercial channels into an expanded basic tier service. In addition, we plan to offer subscribers additional choice by offering thematic groupings of tiered video services in a variety of genres. In many systems, we have introduced impulse pay-per-view services.

We are currently launching digital services in some of our markets. The increased channel capacity in digitalization will enable us to offer subscribers more choice in pay-tv services, as well as

transactional television and interactive services. We intend to offer transactional television services, such as near-video-on-demand (``NVOD") and video-on-demand (``VOD"). We have launched NVOD in the Netherlands. We plan to offer interactive services, such as interactive program guides (``IPG"), walled garden, internet on television, basic email functionality and interactive television games. We also intend to provide our subscribers with customizable programming guides that would enable them to program their favorite channels and also allow parents to restrict their children's viewing habits. The increased channel capacity provided by digitalization will enable subscribers to customize their subscriptions to our services to suit their lifestyles.

UPC Distribution—Voice. We provide local, national and international long-distance voice telephony services to residential customers. Our operating systems offer a full complement of telephony services to residential customers, including caller ID, call waiting, call forwarding, call blocking, distinctive ringing and three-way calling.

UPC Distribution—Internet. We operate our internet business locally through our operating companies. Our local operating companies provide subscribers with high-speed internet access via their cable modem. We provide subscribers cable-based internet access that is always-on for a flat fee. In 2001, we introduced on a trial basis network monitoring tools. These tools will allow us to comprehensively monitor our stated fair-use policy, and will also enable us to offer more sophisticated products for heavy users.

UPC Media. In February 2001, we combined the management of our internet access and content group,chello broadband, and our programming business led by UPCtv, to form a new division, UPC Media. In addition to internet access and pay television, UPC Media will develop interactive services and transactional television for our digital product.

chello broadband provides our local operating companies and non-affiliated local operators with access to the internet gateway and additional services, such as high-speed connectivity, caching, local language broadband portals, and marketing support, through franchise agreements. To date, substantially all ofchello broadband's revenues were subscription based and derived from our local operating companies. These intercompany revenues have been eliminated in our consolidated operating results. We believe we have an opportunity to increase non-affiliated revenue through thechello broadband service in future years. We cannot predict whether our products and services, including broadband internet services in general, will become accepted or profitable in these markets. At September 30, 2001,chello broadband had approximately 497,000 subscribers, including 33,000 non-UPC affiliates.

We plan to deploy interactive products which will support our planned digital roll-out across Europe, including, interactive/enhanced television, walled garden, e-commerce and entertainment and internet on the television. We also plan to deploy transactional television services, which include NVOD and VOD. In addition UPCtv has developed and launched eight pay-per-view channels of various genres since May 1999. We have constructed a pan-European digital distribution platform designed for the state of the art production and the digital distribution of our new channels and other signals to our upgraded networks. To date, substantially all of our programming businesses' revenues were subscription-based and derived from our local operating companies. These intercompany revenues have been eliminated in our consolidated operating results. We believe we have an opportunity to grow non-affiliated revenue through the media group's service in future years. We cannot predict whether our products and services, will become accepted or profitable in these markets. We believe these businesses will become increasingly inter-dependent and overlapping.

Priority Telecom. Priority Telecom offers telephony services to business customers. Services vary per country, covering the range of voice, data, IP and hosting. In the course of 2000,Priority Telecom brought together a separate management team responsible for the provisioning of these services to

business customers. At September 30, 2001,Priority Telecom had approximately 7,200 business customers.

Pricing

UPC Distribution—Analog Video and Digital Services. We usually charge a one-time installation fee when we connect video subscribers, a monthly subscription fee that depends on whether basic or expanded basic tier service is offered, and incremental amounts for those subscribers purchasing pay-per-view and premium programming. For our digital set-top computer, we may collect a customer deposit as security.

UPC Distribution—Voice. Revenue from residential telephony services usually consists of a flat monthly line rental and a usage charge based upon minutes. In order to achieve high-growth from early market entry, we price our telephony service at a discount compared to services offered by incumbent telecommunications operators. Initially, we will also waive or substantially discount installation fees.

UPC Distribution—Internet. To date, virtually all of our revenues have been derived from monthly subscription fees. Most local operators have chosen to waive installation charges, although in most instances we collect a customer deposit. Currently, our services are offered to residential subscribers at flat subscription fees. Following the introduction of bandwidth monitoring tools, we anticipate charging tiered pricing levels which more accurately reflect the individual consumption of bandwidth. For business subscribers to services other than our standard broadband internet access services, we generally agree the pricing with local operators on a case by case basis, depending on the size and capacity requirements of the businesses.

UPC Media. chello broadband provides internet access and other services for a fee based upon a percentage of subscription revenue. For our programming channels, including our UPCtv and some Wizja TV channels, we charge cable operators on a per-subscriber basis. Charges for transactional television are per transaction.

Priority Telecom. Pricing may differ per type of service rendered. Revenue from voice services usually consist of a flat monthly fee plus a usage based charge. Data, IP and hosting services are typically billed flat by month.

Costs of Operations

UPC Distribution—Analog Video and Digital Services. Direct operating costs include the costs of programming, which are variable, based on the number of subscribers. The cost per subscriber is established either by negotiation between us and the program supplier or by rates negotiated by cable associations. Indirect operating costs include franchise fees and operating expenses necessary to provide service to the subscriber. Franchise fees, where applicable, are typically based upon a percentage of revenue. Other operating expenses include personnel, service vehicles, maintenance and facilities. Selling, general and administrative expenses includes branding, marketing and customer acquisition costs, personnel related costs, such as stock-based compensation expense, legal and accounting, human resources, office facilities and other overhead costs.

UPC Distribution—Voice. Direct operating costs include interconnection costs. Indirect operating costs include network operations, customer operations and customer care. Interconnection costs are variable based upon usage as determined through negotiated interconnection agreements. Selling, general and administrative expenses includes branding, marketing and customer acquisition costs, personnel related costs, such as stock-based compensation expense, legal and accounting, human resources, office facilities and other overhead costs.

UPC Distribution—Internet. Direct operating costs for our local operating companies include the franchise fee paid tochello broadband for internet access. Indirect operating costs include personnel, service vehicles, maintenance and facilities. Selling, general and administrative expenses include branding, marketing, customer acquisition costs, personnel-related costs, including stock-based compensation expenses, legal and accounting, office facilities and other overhead costs.

UPC Media. Operating costs forchello broadband's access consist primarily of leased-line and network related costs. Operating costs for our interactive television, transactional services and pay television groups within UPC Media include the costs of programming rights, portal design and development, production costs, and distribution costs, including transponder fees and operating costs. A significant portion of these costs are fixed in nature through contractual commitments. Selling, general and administrative expenses include branding, marketing, personnel-related costs, legal and accounting, office facilities and other overhead costs.

Priority Telecom. Operating costs include costs of installation of our customers and costs of ownership and management of our part of the network. Selling, general and administrative expenses include branding, marketing, customer acquisition costs, personnel-related costs, including stock-based compensation expenses, legal and accounting, office facilities and other overhead costs.

The following table presents an overview of our revenue and Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000.

		For the Three Months ended September 30,				For the Nine Months ended September 30,
		2001		2000		2001		2000
		(In thousands of Euros)
Revenue:
UPC Distribution
	Cable televison	188,541		163,376		563,628		461,824
	Telephony(1)	45,260		29,186		127,116		79,712
	Internet	48,030		23,291		126,202		56,006
	DTH	21,987		16,045		67,830		38,718
	Other	16,343		2,036		44,039		5,088
	Intercompany Eliminations	(15,366	)	–		(41,824	)	–

Total Distribution		304,795		233,934		886,991		641,348
Priority Telecom(1)		53,403		21,698		183,337		49,385
chello broadband		18,260		8,790		48,551		21,452
Programming		23,483		18,622		72,953		47,804
Corporate, IT and Other		1,271		–		3,379		–
Intercompany Eliminations		(58,768	)	(25,167	)	(161,826	)	(64,523	)

		342,444		257,877		1,033,385		695,466

Adjusted EBITDA(2):
UPC Distribution
	Cable television	69,102		60,906		206,396		173,018
	Telephony(1)	(6,753	)	(20,520	)	(20,066	)	(57,540	)
	Internet	3,609		(13,457	)	(11,881	)	(43,081	)
	DTH	156		(8,696	)	(7,634	)	(14,494	)
	Other	(13,339	)	(3,584	)	(35,767	)	(9,841	)

Total Distribution		52,775		14,649		131,048		48,062
Priority Telecom(1)		(32,021	)	(8,016	)	(79,452	)	(17,946	)
chello broadband		(9,475	)	(33,397	)	(48,282	)	(94,503	)
Programming		(24,507	)	(27,230	)	(77,650	)	(74,889	)
Corporate, IT and Other(3)		(23,606	)	(42,562	)	(77,674	)	(92,705	)

		(36,834	)	(96,556	)	(152,010	)	(231,981	)

(1): For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000, the revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for our CLEC activities in the Netherlands and Austria have been reclassified from UPC Distribution-Telephony toPriority Telecom, which is consistent with the presentation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001.
(2): Adjusted EBITDA represents net operating loss before depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation charges and impairment charges. Industry analysts generally consider EBITDA to be a helpful way to measure the performance of cable television operations and communications companies. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA helps investors to assess the cash flow from operations from period to period and thus value the Company's business. Adjusted EBITDA should not, however, be considered a replacement for net income, cash flows or any other measure of performance or liquidity under generally accepted accounting principles, or as an indicator of a company's operating performance. The presentation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable

to statistics with a similar name reported by other companies. Not all companies and analysts calculate Adjusted EBITDA in the same manner.

(3): Following the listing ofPriority Telecom on September 27, 2001, Corporate, IT and Other includes losses attributable to wireless operations, which were previously recorded withPriority Telecom.

UPC Distribution

Revenue

For the three months ended September 30, 2001, revenue from UPC Distribution increased 70.9 million to 304.8 million, from 233.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000, a 30.3% increase. Increases of 25.2 million from cable television, 16.1 million from telephony, 24.7 million from internet, and 5.9 million from DTH, were partially offset with a decrease of 1.1 million from other, net of related intercompany eliminations. For the nine months ended September 30, 2001, revenue from UPC Distribution increased 245.6 million to 887.0 million, from 641.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, a 38.3% increase. Of the increase, 101.8 million is from cable television, 47.4 million is from telephony, 70.2 million is from internet and 29.1 million is from DTH. Other, net of related intercompany eliminations, decreased 2.9 million.

The increase in cable television revenue of 25.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2001, is due to increased subscribers from our acquisition of EWT (Germany), which we included in our consolidated results effective October 1, 2000, as well as increased average revenue per basic cable subscriber and organic subscriber growth. Cable television revenue from EWT included in our consolidated results for the three months ended September 30, 2001, totaled 12.8 million, compared to nil for the three months ended September 30, 2000. The increase in cable television revenue of 101.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001, is also due to increased subscribers from acquisitions, as well as increased revenue per average basic cable subscriber and organic subscriber growth. Cable television revenue from K&T (the Netherlands), which we include in our consolidated results effective March 31, 2000 and EWT included in our consolidated results for the nine months ended September 30, 2001, totaled 85.7 million, compared to 18.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000.

The increase in telephony revenue of 16.1 million and 47.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively, primarily relates to organic subscriber growth. Residential telephony subscribers increased 127.8%, from approximately 348,600 at September 30, 2000 to approximately 445,600 at September 30, 2001.

The increase in internet revenue of 24.7 million and 70.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively, primarily relates to organic subscriber growth. Internet subscribers increased 74.7%, from approximately 272,600 at September 30, 2000 to approximately 476,200 at September 30, 2001. We continued to increase subscriber penetration in systems where we had launched internet services prior to January 1, 2000. In addition, we launched internet in the second half of 2000 in other systems, including Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic. The acquisition of K&T also contributed to increased internet revenue. Internet revenue from K&T included in our consolidated results for the three months ended September 30, 2001, totaled 4.5 million, compared to 1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000. Internet revenue from K&T included in our consolidated results for the nine months ended September 30, 2001, totaled 10.1 million, compared to 2.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000.

The increase in DTH revenue of 5.9 million and 29.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively, primarily relates to organic subscriber growth. DTH subscribers increased from approximately 395,000 at September 30, 2000 to approximately 413,000 at

September 30, 2001. In the second half of 2000, we launched DTH service in our systems in Hungary, the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic, leveraging off our existing DTH platform in Poland.

The increase in other revenue of 14.3 million and 39.0 million for the three and nine months period ended September 30, 2001, respectively, primarily relates to revenue recognized for the provision of network related services toPriority Telecom. UPC Distribution andPriority Telecom have entered into agreements for the provision by UPC Distribution of network, maintenance and operations services. This intercompany revenue eliminates in our consolidated results.

Adjusted EBITDA

For the three months ended September 30, 2001, Adjusted EBITDA from UPC Distribution increased 38.1 million to 52.8 million, from 14.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000, a 260.3% increase. Of the increase, 8.2 million is from cable television, 13.8 million is from telephony, 17.1 million is from internet and 8.9 million is from DTH. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of 9.8 million in other. For the nine months ended September 30, 2001, Adjusted EBITDA from UPC Distribution increased 83.0 million to 131.0 million, from 48.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, a 172.7% increase. Of the increase, 33.4 million is from cable television, 37.5 million is from telephony, 31.2 million is from internet and 6.9 million is from DTH. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of 25.9 million in other.

The increase in cable television Adjusted EBITDA of 8.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2001 is due to our acquisition of EWT (Germany) and organic subscriber growth, which has allowed us to realize economies of scales. Cable television Adjusted EBITDA from EWT included in our consolidated results for the three months ended September 30, 2001, totaled 6.7 million, compared to nil for the three months ended September 30, 2000. The increase in cable television Adjusted EBITDA of 33.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 is primarily due to our acquisition of K&T (the Netherlands) and EWT (Germany). Cable television Adjusted EBITDA from K&T and EWT included in our consolidated results for the nine months ended September 30, 2001, totaled 51.0 million, compared to 18.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000.

The improvement of telephony Adjusted EBITDA of 13.8 million and 37.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively, and the improvement of internet Adjusted EBITDA of 17.1 million and 31.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively, primarily relates to organic subscriber growth, which has allowed us to realize economies of scale. In addition, we have realized costs savings from continued integration and restructuring of operations, as well as lower start-up costs.

The increase in DTH Adjusted EBITDA of 8.9 million and 6.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively, relates to positive Adjusted EBITDA from our systems in Hungary and Czech Republic, as they gained subscribers, which allowed us to realize economies of scales. The increase in DTH Adjusted EBITDA of Poland is due to lower marketing and customer acquisition costs for both the three and nine months period.

The decrease in other Adjusted EBITDA of 9.8 million and 25.9 million for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively, primarily relates to start-up costs for our digital services in the Netherlands and Austria. The negative impact on Adjusted EBITDA of digital services is partially offset by positive Adjusted EBITDA recognized for the provision of the network related services toPriority Telecom. We are in the early stages of offering our digital product in the Netherlands, Austria, Norway and Sweden, and are incurring costs related to sales and marketing, training and customer care for our digital services. Adjusted EBITDA associated with our digital services in the Netherlands and Austria for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001 was 13.3 million and 40.8 million, respectively.

Priority Telecom

Revenue

For the three months ended September 30, 2001, revenue fromPriority Telecom increased 31.7 million to 53.4 million, from 21.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000. For the nine months ended September 30, 2001, revenue fromPriority Telecom increased 134.0 million to 183.3 million, from 49.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. The increase in revenue of 31.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2001, is primarily due to the acquisition of Cignal and to a lesser extent organic subscriber growth. The increase in revenue of 134.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001, is due to acquisitions of Cignal and K&T and to subscriber growth. In November 2000, we completed the acquisition of Cignal and began consolidating its operations. In addition, UPC Distribution acquired K&T and began consolidating its results effective March 31, 2000. Cignal revenue included in the consolidated revenue ofPriority Telecom for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, totaled 12.0 million and 54.0 million, respectively.

Adjusted EBITDA

For the three months ended September 30, 2001, Adjusted EBITDA fromPriority Telecom decreased 24.0 million to a negative 32.0 million, from a negative 8.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000. For the nine months ended September 30, 2001, Adjusted EBITDA fromPriority Telecom decreased 61.5 million to a negative 79.5 million, from a negative 17.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA of 24.0 million and 61.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively, relates primarily to the acquisition of Cignal. In addition,Priority Telecom incurred costs for the development and launch of products within its markets that were carved out from existing operations in the Netherlands, Austria, Norway and Sweden.

chello broadband

Revenue

For the three months ended September 30, 2001, revenue fromchello broadband increased 9.5 million to 18.3 million, from 8.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000. For the nine months ended September 30, 2001, revenue fromchello broadband increased 27.1 million to 48.6 million, from 21.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. The increase in revenue of 9.5 million and 27.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively, is primarily due to increased internet subscribers. We continued to increase internet subscribers in UPC Distributions' systems, which have a franchise agreement withchello broadband. In addition, UPC Distribution launchedchello broadband's services in Poland and Hungary in the second half of 2000.

In general,chello broadband receives 40% of subscription-based revenue for its services from the local operator. Intercompany revenues are eliminated in our consolidated operating results. Intercompany revenues for three months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 were 17.9 million and 8.7 million, respectively. Intercompany revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 were 46.9 million and 21.2 million, respectively.

Adjusted EBITDA

For the three months ended September 30, 2001, Adjusted EBITDA fromchello broadband improved 23.9 million to a negative 9.5 million, from a negative 33.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000. For the nine months ended September 30, 2001, Adjusted EBITDA fromchello broadband improved 46.2 million to a negative 48.3 million, from a negative 94.5 million for the

nine months ended September 30, 2000. The improvement in Adjusted EBITDA of 23.9 million and 46.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively, primarily relates to continued subscriber growth, as well as decreased start-up and development costs, and cost efficiencies from the integration and restructuring of operations.

Programming

Revenue

For the three months ended September 30, 2001, revenue from our programming businesses increased 4.9 million to 23.5 million, from 18.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000. For the nine months ended September 30, 2001, revenue from our programming businesses increased 25.1 million to 73.0 million, from 47.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. The increase in revenue of 4.9 million and 25.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively, relates to revenue from our Polish, Hungarian and Czech programming, as well as increased revenue from UPCtv. UPCtv provides programming to our distribution companies as well as to non-UPC video service companies. Our Central and Eastern Europe sports channels were launched in the second half of 2000 and also contributed to the increase in revenue.

In general, programming revenue relates to programming provided to UPC Distribution. Intercompany revenues are eliminated in our consolidated operating results. Intercompany revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 were 20.8 million and 16.5 million, respectively. Intercompany revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 were 64.9 million and 43.3 million, respectively.

Adjusted EBITDA

For the three months ended September 30, 2001, Adjusted EBITDA from our programming business improved 2.7 million to a negative 24.5 million, from a negative 27.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000. The improvement in Adjusted EBITDA of 2.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2001, primarily relates to improved EBITDA from our central European programming, which is due to economies of scale and increase in subscriber base compared to 2000. For the nine months ended September 30, 2001, Adjusted EBITDA from our programming business decreased 2.8 million to a negative 77.7 million, from a negative 74.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA of 2.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001, primarily relates to costs related to the development of our pay tv business and transactional television.

Corporate, IT and Other

Adjusted EBITDA

For the three months ended September 30, 2001, Adjusted EBITDA from corporate, IT and other improved 19.0 million to a negative 23.6 million, from a negative 42.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000. For the nine months ended September 30, 2001, Adjusted EBITDA from corporate, IT and other improved 15.0 million to a negative 77.7 million, from a negative 92.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. Adjusted EBITDA for corporate, IT and other includes costs of our corporate functions, such as corporate development, investor relations, finance, legal, regulatory, human resources and marketing. Adjusted EBITDA for corporate, IT and other also includes costs related to the development and roll-out of our pan-European financial and customer care systems. Other costs included in corporate, IT and other include development costs, such as costs related to the development of our digital set-top computer, and investigation of new technologies, such as NVOD, voice-over IP telephony and satellite. Other Adjusted EBITDA from Priority Wireless operations, which were previously recorded withPriority Telecom, included in our consolidated results

for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, totaled negative 1.8 million and negative 2.7 million, respectively, compared to negative 3.6 million and negative 7.5 million, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000.

Depreciation and Amortization

During the three months ended September 30, 2001, our depreciation and amortization expense increased 75.0 million to 262.4 million, from 187.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000, a 40.0% increase. During the nine months ended September 30, 2001, our depreciation and amortization expense increased 290.7 million to 768.0 million, from 477.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, a 60.9% increase. Of this increase, approximately 30.2 million and 74.4 million for the three months and nine months, respectively, relates to increased amortization expense for goodwill created in connection with acquisitions in 2000. Depreciation expense also increased due to the acquisitions that closed during 2000, which we have consolidated, as well as additional depreciation expense on capital expenditures to upgrade the network in our Western European systems and new-build for developing systems.

Impairment and Restructuring Charges

During the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2001, impairment charges increased 38.3 million and 348.7 million, respectively. During the second quarter of 2001, we identified indicators of possible impairment of long-lived assets, principally IRU's and related goodwill, within our CLEC subsidiary,Priority Telecom. Such indicators included significant declines in the market value of publicly traded telecommunications providers and a change, subsequent to the acquisition of Cignal, in the way that certain assets from the Cignal acquisition would be used withinPriority Telecom. We have changed our strategic plans for using withinPriority Telecom certain assets acquired in the Cignal transaction because of reduced levels of private equity funding activity for CLEC businesses and our decision to complete a public offering ofPriority Telecom in the second half of 2001. The changes in strategic plans included a decision to phase-out the legacy international wholesale voice operations of Cignal. When we andPriority Telecom reached agreement to acquire Cignal in the second quarter of 2000, the companies originally intended to continue the international wholesale voice operations of Cignal for the foreseeable future. This original plan for the international wholesale voice operations was considered in the determination of the consideration to be paid for Cignal and the subsequent allocation of the purchase price. This allocation was completed by an independent third party in November 2000. In 2001, using the strategic plan prepared for contemplated financing, an impairment assessment test and measurement in accordance with SFAS 121 was completed, resulting in a write-down of tangible assets, related goodwill and other impairment charges of 19.0 million and 319.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively. In addition to the Cignal write-down, restructuring and other impairment charges relating toPriority Telecom, were 10.3 million for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001. One of our subsidiaries has impaired the value of DTH boxes leased to certain former customers for which the recovery of the value of the boxes is unlikely. The amount of the impairment is based on the number of disconnected customers, to whom the DTH boxes were rented, decreased by the number of collected boxes and multiplied by the net book value of the box at the end of the corresponding period. The amount of impairment charges for these DTH boxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, were 9.1 million and 19.4 million, respectively.

Interest Income

During the three months ended September 30, 2001 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2000, interest income increased 8.9 million to 17.3 million, from 8.4 million, a 106.0% increase. During the nine months ended September 30, 2001 as compared to the nine months ended

September 30, 2000, interest income increased 14.4 million to 44.9 million, from 30.5 million, a 47.2% increase. The increase is due to a higher average cash balance during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, mainly resulting from our drawdown of the UPC Bridge Facility and the UPC Distribution Bank Facility and the preference shares issuance in December 2000, and from the proceeds of our Exchangeable Loan in May 2001.

Interest Expense

During the three months ended September 30, 2001 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2000, interest expense increased 46.1 million to 222.9 million, from 176.8 million, a 26.1% increase. During the nine months ended September 30, 2001 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2000, interest expense increased 203.7 million to 688.2 million, from 484.5 million, a 42.0% increase. The increase in 2001 is primarily due to our borrowings under the UPC Distribution Bank Facility, the Exchangeable Loan and the UPC Bridge Facility. A significant amount of our interest expense in 2001 relates to accretion on our discount notes, which are not currently cash pay.

		For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2001		2000		2001		2000
		(In thousands of Euros)
Cash Current Pay:
	Bank	(59,913	)	(33,835	)	(218,002	)	(77,507	)
	Senior Notes	(74,975	)	(74,346	)	(220,042	)	(210,591	)
	Other	–		(1,346	)	–		(10,737	)

		(134,888	)	(109,527	)	(438,044	)	(298,835	)

Non-Cash Accretion:
	Discount Notes	(67,804	)	(59,445	)	(198,875	)	(164,391	)
	Exchangeable Loan	(14,742	)	–		(19,921	)	–
	Redeemed DIC Loan	–		(3,881	)	–		(9,134	)
	New DIC Loan	(169	)	–		(507	)	–
	Deferred Financing	(5,250	)	(3,930	)	(30,827	)	(12,105	)

		(87,965	)	(67,256	)	(250,130	)	(185,630	)

Total Interest Expense		(222,853	)	(176,783	)	(688,174	)	(484,465	)

Provision for Loss on Investments

We evaluate our investments in publicly traded securities accounted for under the equity method for impairment in accordance with APB 18 and SAB 59. Under APB 18, a loss in value of an investment accounted for under the equity method which is other than a temporary decline should be recognized as a realized loss, establishing a new carrying value for the investment. Factors we consider in making this evaluation include: the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, including cash flows of the investee and any specific events which may influence the operations of the issuer and the intent and our ability to retain our investments for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. A current fair value of an investment that is less than its carrying amount may indicate a loss in value of the investment. Based on our analyses of specific quantitative and qualitative factors as of September 30, 2001, we determined the decline in market value of SBS and PrimaCom to be other than temporary, and as a result we recorded a write down of our investments in SBS and PrimaCom, amounting to 114.6 million and 261.3 million, respectively, for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001.

Foreign Exchange Gain (Loss) and Other Income (Expense)

The net loss from foreign exchange gain (loss) and other income (expense) decreased 381.0 million from a loss of 153.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000 compared to a gain of 227.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2001. During the nine months ended September 30, 2001 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2000, the net loss from foreign exchange and other decreased 396.5 million to a gain of 118.9 million from a loss of 277.6 million. The decrease for the three-month period ended September 30, 2001, is mainly due to a foreign exchange gain of 171.1 million and a gain of 64.6 million relating to the valuation of the derivative assets in connection with the adoption of SFAS 133. The decrease for the nine month period ended September 30, 2001, is to due a gain of 103.6 million relating to the valuation of the derivative assets in connection with the adoption of SFAS 133, and due to a gain of 17.3 million as foreign exchange from the decreased value of the US dollar against the Euro.

Cumulative effect of Accounting Change

Effective January 1, 2001, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 133"), which establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging activities. All derivatives, whether designated in hedging relationships or not, are required to be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. The adoption of SFAS 133 on January 1, 2001, resulted in a cumulative increase to income of 35.3 million and a cumulative increase to Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI") of 36.7 million. The increase to income was attributable to a loss of approximately 36.7 million reclassified from OCI for the value of certain warrants held by the Company, which are derivatives and are not designated as a hedging instrument, and income of approximately 72.0 million related to gains associated with the cross currency swaps which are held by the Company, which do not qualify as hedging instruments as defined by SFAS 133. We use derivative instruments to manage exposures to foreign currency and interest rate risks.

Share in Results of Affiliated Companies, Net

For the three months ended September 30, 2001, our share in net losses of affiliated companies increased 5.0 million to 45.7 million, from 40.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000, a 12.4% increase. During the nine months ended September 30, 2001, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2000, our share in net losses of affiliated companies increased 36.0 million to 107.7 million, from 71.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, a 50.2% increase. The increase for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, was primarily due to increased losses from our investments in SBS, PrimaCom and Tevel.

Statements of Cash Flows

We had cash and cash equivalents of 893.8 million as of September 30, 2001, an increase of 711.8 million from 182.0 million as of September 30, 2000.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

During the nine months ended September 30, 2001, net cash flow used in operating activities was 808.2 million compared to a use of 556.5 million for the comparable period in 2000. This increase in cash flow used for operating activities was primarily related to continued costs incurred for the development and introduction of our new services, as well as an unwind of our current liabilities.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

We used 705.1 million of net cash flow in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2001, compared to 2,840.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. During the period ended September 30, 2001, we acquired Alkmaar for 22.9 million, net of cash acquired and made a net investment in affiliates of 26.6 million. Capital expenditures represented 650.5 million, excluding approximately 3.0 million relating to increased inventory, that once placed in service will be transferred to property, plant and equipment.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2000, cash was used principally for acquisitions, including K&T, for 1,046.3 million, net of cash acquired, UPC Magyaroszag for 63.9 million, net of cash acquired, Tebecai for 62.2 million, net of cash acquired, Haarlem for 62.2 million, net of cash acquired, and other acquisitions totaling 153.0 million, net of cash acquired. Capital expenditures represented 1,092.6 million. During this period we made a net investment in affiliates of 315.4 million, including our acquisitions of an additional 10.5% interest in SBS for 162.5 million, shares in PrimaCom for 123.6 million and other investments in affiliates of 29.3 million. We also made a net investment in securities of 44.5 million.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

We had 817.4 million of cash flows from financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2001, compared to 2,552.8 million for nine months ended September 30, 2000. The principal source of cash was a 6% Exchangeable Loan from Liberty amounting to 1,000 million and a drawdown of 600.0 million from the UPC Distribution Bank Facility. We paid down the UPC Bridge Facility of 750.0 million and 37.3 million of various long and short-term debt facilities.

The principal source of cash for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, was net proceeds from our senior notes and discount notes offering in January 2000 of 1,594.2 million. Additional sources of cash were from long-term and short-term borrowings of 455.4 million and 1,005.4 million, respectively. Long-term borrowings included borrowings under the UPC Senior Credit Facility of 281.4 million, 148.0 million under the France Facility, and other borrowings of 26.0 million. We used proceeds of 231.4 million from the New A2000 Facility to pay off the existing A2000 Facilities. We had additional proceeds from short-term debt of 774.0 million, including 32.9 million from the GelreVision facility, 500.0 million from the new UPC Bridge Loan, and 227.4 million under the UPC Corporate Facility. We paid down other long-term and short-term loans of 211.1 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2000 we incurred deferred financing costs of 59.7 million.

Consolidated Capital Expenditures

Since 1995, we have been upgrading our existing cable television system infrastructure and constructing our new-build infrastructure with two-way high capacity technology to support digital video, telephony and internet/data services. Capital expenditures for the upgrade and new-build construction can be reduced at our discretion, although such reductions require lead-time in order to complete work-in-progress and can result in higher total costs of construction.

In addition to the network infrastructure and related equipment and capital resources described above, development of our newer businesses,chello broadband, Priority Telecom, our digital distribution platform and DTH, including expansion into Central Europe, construction and development of our pan-European distribution and programming facilities, including our origination facility, network operating center and related support systems and equipment require capital expenditures.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Historically, we have financed our operations and acquisitions primarily from:

•: cash contributed by United upon our formation,
•: debt financed at the UPC corporate level and project debt financed at the operating company level,
•: equity raised in our initial public offering and secondary offering of ordinary shares and private offering of convertible preference shares,
•: debt raised in our July 1999, October 1999 and January 2000 offering of senior notes and senior discount notes,
•: proceeds from in our May 2001 of Exchangeable Loan, and
•: operating cash flow.

Our distribution division has historically been funded by bank loans and will continue to be in the future, primarily from the UPC Distribution Bank Facility. Our service divisions, includingchello broadband, programming andPriority Telecom have been funded through proceeds from our equity and debt offerings.

Restrictions under our July 1999, October 1999 and January 2000 Indentures

Our activities are restricted by the covenants of our indentures dated July 30, October 29, 1999 and January 20, 2000, under which senior notes and senior discount notes were issued. Among other things, our indentures place certain limitations on our ability, and the ability of our subsidiaries, to borrow money, pay dividends or repurchase stock, make investments, create certain liens, engage in certain transactions with affiliates, and sell certain assets or merge with or into other companies.

Under the terms of our indentures, as we raise additional paid-in equity, we are permitted to incur additional debt.

Restrictions under United Indentures

As a subsidiary of United, our activities are restricted by the covenants in United's indentures dated February 5, 1998 and April 29, 1999. Among other things, the United indentures place certain limitations on our ability, and the ability of our subsidiaries, to borrow money, pay dividends or repurchase stock, make investments, create certain liens, engage in certain transactions with affiliates, and sell certain assets or merge with or into other companies. The United indentures generally place limitations on the additional amount of debt that we or our subsidiaries or controlled affiliates may borrow, preferred shares that they or we may issue, and the amount and type of investments we may make.

Amsterdam Exchange—Negative Equity

As of September 30, 2001 we have negative shareholders equity. This does not affect the fundamentals of our business and is a function of the significant capital investment with correspondingly high depreciation and amortization charges, typical of the telecommunications industry. Upon occurrence of the event, we promptly reported this deficit to the Euronext. It is expected that the Euronext will put our shares on the so called "penalty bench" until such moment that we returned to positive shareholders equity and will remove our shares from the AEX index after three months. This would not, however, result in a delisting of our shares. We believe that this trading measure should not have an impact on our business operations.

In accordance with article 108A, book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code, we will address the issue of negative equity at the next general shareholders' meeting.

Nasdaq National Market Listing Requirements

Our ordinary shares A are traded in the form of American Depositary Shares on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "UPCOY." Nasdaq has traditionally maintained certain rules regarding bid prices for continued listing on the market. The minimum bid applicable to us for continued listing has been USD 1.00.

On September 27, 2001, Nasdaq announced a suspension of the minimum bid requirements for continued listing. The suspension of these requirements will remain in effect until at least January 2, 2002. After that date, we are not certain whether Nasdaq will re-institute the minimum bid requirements for continued listing on the market.

On August 16, 2001, our stock began trading below the USD 1.00 minimum bid price and has not traded above USD 1.00 to date. We will not be considered deficient in our continued listing requirements with Nasdaq while the suspension of the requirement remains in effect. Should Nasdaq reinstate the minimum bid requirement and if our shares continue to trade below that minimum bid requirement, we would potentially be subject to having our ADSs no longer eligible for trading on Nasdaq's National Market.

Sources of Capital

We had 893.8 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents on hand as of September 30, 2001. In 2000, we raised approximately 7.6 billion, and gained access to an additional 2.8 billion from a combination of banks, bonds and equity markets. We intend to continue to access these sources of capital, as well as other less traditional sources including vendor financing, equity partners, and leasing structures. We may also obtain funds from strategic partnerships and the sale of assets.

On January 20, 2000, we closed an offering of our 11¹/2% senior notes due 2010; our 11¹/4% senior notes due 2010 and our 13³/4% senior discount notes due 2010. The offering generated gross proceeds of approximately 1.6 billion. Proceeds from this bond offering were used for working capital and other general corporate purposes, including acquisitions of businesses and possible investments.

In January 2000, UPC Nederland, refinanced its existing bank facilities with a one year term-loan bridge facility of 231.4 million and a one year revolving credit bridge facility of 49.9 million, subject to certain availability covenants. In October 2000, we repaid this facility with the proceeds from the UPC Distribution Bank Facility.

At the end of March 2000 we were provided with a fully committed 2.0 billion stand-by revolving credit facility. UPC and certain subsidiaries guarantee the facility. We repaid the 750 million borrowed on this facility in May 2001 with the proceeds of the Exchangeable Loan, described below.

On April 7, 2000, Médiaréseaux refinanced its existing debt and the existing debt of Videopole and RCF with a 250 million bridge facility. The refinancing of the Rhone Vision Cable Credit Facility with this facility was completed in the fourth quarter of 2000. In October 2000, we repaid this facility with the proceeds from the UPC Distribution Bank Facility.

In connection with the Eneco K&T acquisition, UPC Nederland received a short-term bridge loan of 500 million secured with guarantees of certain of our Dutch assets. Drawdowns of the UPC Bridge Loan refinanced certain existing inter-company loans from UPC N.V. In October 2000, we repaid this facility with the proceeds from the UPC Distribution Bank Facility.

In October 2000, we closed a 4.0 billion operating and term loan facility ("The UPC Distribution Bank Facility"). The facility is guaranteed by existing cable operating companies, excluding Polish and

German operations. The UPC Distribution Bank Facility bears interest at EURIBOR +0.75%-4.0% depending on certain leverage ratios, and an annual commitment fee of 0.5% over the undrawn amount is applicable. A first drawing was made in October 2000, to refinance existing operating company bank debt totaling 2.0 billion. The purpose of the UPC Distribution Bank Facility is to finance further digital rollout and the triple play strategy by our existing cable companies, excluding Polish and German operations. Additional availability is linked to certain performance tests. As is customary for a financing of this nature, there are certain financial covenants and restrictions on our cable companies' ability to make dividends and/or other payments to us, incur indebtedness, dispose of assets, merge and enter into affiliate transactions. We were in compliance with these covenants at September 30, 2001. Principal repayment will begin in 2004. The facility reaches final maturity in 2009. At September 30, 2001, approximately 3.0 billion was outstanding under this facility. Subsequent to September 30, 2001, we have drawn an additional 185.0 million on this facility. The facility is structured in different tranches, with one tranche denominated in dollars for the amount of USD 347.5 million, the remainder of the facility is denominated in Euros. Concurrent with the closing, we entered into cross currency and interest rate swaps, pursuant to which a USD 347.5 million obligation under the UPC Distribution Bank Facility was effectively changed into a 408.1 million obligation until November 29, 2002. In addition, we entered into an interest rate swap in respect of 1,725 million to fix the EURIBOR portion of the interest calculation at 4.5475% for the period ending April 15, 2003. Effectively, the entire USD tranche has been swapped in Euros.

In December 2000, we sold 1.43 billion worth of convertible preference shares and warrants for cash, to a group of investors, including United.

In May 2001, we completed the placement with Liberty of USD 1,255 million 6% Guaranteed Discount Notes due 2007 ("the Exchangeable Loan"), receiving proceeds of USD 856.8 million (Euro 1.0 billion). Liberty has the right to exchange the notes, which were issued by a wholly-owned subsidiary of UPC, into ordinary shares of UPC under certain circumstances at USD 6.85 per share after May 29, 2002. The Exchangeable Loan is expected to be transferred to United as a part of a transaction between Liberty and United, which is expected to close after approval by United shareholders sometime during the first half of 2002.

Certain Dutch Tax Issues

One of our Dutch systems was assessed for a transfer tax on immovable property in the amount of Euro 0.8 million for the purchase of a cable network. We have always regarded our cable networks as movable property and not subject to such transfer tax. We are appealing this tax assessment. Should we be unsuccessful, our Dutch systems may be assessed for taxes on similar transactions. We cannot predict the extent to which the taxes could be assessed retroactively or the amount of tax that our systems may be assessed for, although it may be substantial, being 6% of the value attributable to our systems at the date of transfer. Because we own 100% of UPC Nederland, any tax liabilities assessed against our Dutch systems will be consolidated with our results. We believe that, if our appeal is unsuccessful, most cable television companies and other utilities in The Netherlands would become subject to similar tax liabilities. If this happens, we expect these entities would lobby the Dutch tax authorities with us against such tax assessments. We cannot, however, assure that such lobbying would be successful.

In October 1999, the Dutch tax authorities issued an assessment on the 1995 tax return of one of our subsidiaries. The assessment, on a taxable amount of approximately 36.3 million, resulted in a tax payable of approximately 12.7 million. The Dutch tax authorities indicated that this assessment was issued to reserve the rights of the Dutch tax authorities pending expiration of time under the statute of limitations. The assessment does not express an opinion of the Dutch tax authorities on the taxes due and is still subject to discussion. We filed an appeal against the assessment to defend our tax filing position. We are in the final stage of settling with the Dutch tax authorities and expect that the assessment will decrease substantially.

Inflation and Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Losses

To date, we have not been impacted materially by inflation.

The value of our monetary assets and liabilities is affected by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates as accounts payable for certain equipment purchases and certain operating expenses, such as DTH and programming expenses, are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the entity making such payments. We and some of our operating companies have notes payable and notes receivable that are denominated in, and loans payable that are linked to, a currency other than their own functional currency, exposing us to foreign currency exchange risks on these monetary assets and liabilities. Historically, our operating companies and we have not hedged our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate operating risks. Accordingly, from time to time, we will experience economic loss and a negative impact on earnings and equity with respect to our holdings solely as a result of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Occasionally we will execute hedge transactions to reduce our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk. In connection with our offerings of senior notes in July 1999, October 1999, January 2000 and the UPC Distribution Bank Facility, we entered into cross-currency swap agreements, exchanging dollar-denominated debt for Euro denominated debt.

The functional currency for our operations generally is the applicable local currency for each operating company. We have consolidated operations in countries outside of the European Monetary Union including Norway, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Romania, the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic and operations, which report in US dollars. Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated at the exchange rates in effect at period-end, and the statements of operations are translated at the average exchange rates during the period. Exchange rate fluctuations on translating foreign currency financial statements into Euros result in unrealized gains or losses referred to as translation adjustments. Cumulative translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of shareholders' equity. Transactions denominated in currencies other than the local currency are recorded based on exchange rates at the time such transactions arise. Subsequent changes in exchange rates result in transaction gains and losses, which are reflected in income as unrealized, based on period-end translations, or realized upon settlement of the transactions.

Cash flows from our operations in foreign countries are translated based on their reporting currencies. As a result, amounts related to assets and liabilities reported on the consolidated statements of cash flows will not agree with changes in the corresponding balances on the consolidated balance sheets. The effects of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies are reported as a separate line below cash flows from financing activities.

European Economic and Monetary Union

On January 1, 1999, eleven of the fifteen member countries of the European Union established fixed conversion rates between their existing sovereign currencies and the Euro. The participating countries adopted the Euro as their common legal currency on that day. The Euro trades on currency exchanges and is available for non-cash transactions during the transition period between January 1, 1999 and January 1, 2002. During this transition period, the existing currencies are scheduled to remain legal tender in the participating countries as denominations of the Euro and public and private parties may pay for goods and services using either the Euro or the participating countries' existing currencies.

During the transition period, within countries who have adopted the Euro, all operating companies' billing systems will include amounts in Euro as well as the respective country's existing currency. We do not expect the introduction of the Euro to affect materially our cable television and other operations.

Item 3—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

Investment Portfolio

As of September 30, 2001, we have cash and cash equivalents of approximately 893.8 million. We have invested this cash in highly liquid instruments, which meet high credit quality standards with original maturities at the date of purchase of less than three months. These investments will be subject to interest rate risk and foreign exchange fluctuations (with respect to amounts invested in currencies outside the European Monetary Union) however, the Company does not expect any material losses with respect to its investment portfolio.

Impact of Foreign Currency Rate Changes

We are exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations related to our monetary assets and liabilities, including those of our operating subsidiaries, which are denominated in currencies outside of the European Monetary Union. Our exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations also arises from intercompany charges.

The table below provides information about UPC's and its consolidated subsidiaries' foreign currency exchange risk for debt which is denominated in foreign currencies outside of the European Monetary Union as of September 30, 2001, including cash flows based on the expected repayment date and related weighted-average interest rates for debt. The information is presented in Euro equivalents, which is the Company's reporting currency. The instruments' actual cash flows are denominated in US Dollars.

	Amount Outstanding as of September 30, 2001
	Amount Outstanding as of September 30, 2001		Expected Repayment as of December 31,
	Book Value		Expected Repayment as of December 31,
	Book Value	Fair Value	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005
	(In thousands of Euros)
Dollar Denominated Facilities
UPC Senior Discount Notes due 2009	569,820	35,610	–	–	–	–	–
UPC Senior Discount Notes due 2009	350,481	21,896	–	–	–	–	–
UPC Senior Discount Notes due 2010	702,200	42,988	–	–	–	–	–
UPC Senior Notes due 2010	651,839	96,748	–	–	–	–	–
PCI Notes	15,858	12,524	–	–	15,858	–	–
@Entertainment 1998 Senior Discount Notes	176,637	16,959	–	–	–	–	–
@Entertainment 1999 Senior Discount Notes	158,816	14,948	–	–	–	–	–
@Entertainment 1999 Series C Senior Discount Notes	17,534	1,724	–	–	–	–	–
Exchangeable Loan	955,638	955,638	–	–	–	–	–

Occasionally we will execute hedge transactions to reduce our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk. In connection with our offerings of senior notes in July 1999, October 1999, January 2000 and the UPC Distribution Bank Facility, we entered into cross-currency swap agreements, exchanging dollar-denominated debt for Euro denominated debt.

Interest Rate Sensitivity

The table below provides information about our financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates as of September 30, 2001, including cash flows based on the expected repayment dates

and the related weighted -average interest rates. The information is presented in Euro equivalents, as the Euro is our reporting currency.

			Amount Outstanding as of September 30, 2001				Expected Repayment as of December 31,
			Book Value		Fair Value		2001	2002	2003	2004	2005
			(In thousands of Euros)
Variable Rate Facilities
UPC 10.875% Senior Notes due 2009			874,556		128,998		–	–	–	–	–
	EURIBOR + 4.15% and 8.54%, average rate in 2001 of 8.50% and 8.54%
	Average interest rate		10.875	%	75.650	%
UPC 10.875% Senior Notes due 2007			218,639		32,249		–	–	–	–	–
	EURIBOR + 4.8% and 9.92%, average rate in 2001 of 9.47% and 9.92%
	Average interest rate		10.875	%	80.780	%
UPC 11.25% Senior Notes due 2009			273,841		40,634		–	–	–	–	–
	EURIBOR + 4.8% and 9.92%, average rate in 2001 of 9.47% and 9.92%
	Average interest rate		11.250	%	77.890	%
UPC Distribution Bank Facility(1)			2,974,896		2,974,896		–	–	–	317,249	567,249
	EURIBOR/USD LIBOR + 0.75%–4%,
		Average interest rate	7.462	%	7.462	%

(1): We entered into an interest rate swap in respect of 1,725 million of the principal amount of the advances under the UPC Distribution Bank Facility to fix the EURIBOR portion of the interest rate calculation at 4.5475% for a period ending April 15, 2003.

		Amount Outstanding as of September 30, 2001
		Amount Outstanding as of September 30, 2001				Expected Repayment as of December 31,
		Book Value				Expected Repayment as of December 31,
		Book Value		Fair Value		2001	2002	2003	2004	2005
		(In thousands of Euros)
Fixed Rate Facilities
UPC Senior Notes due 2009		300,000		42,000		–	–	–	–	–
	Average interest rate	10.875	%	79.530	%
UPC Senior Discount Notes due 2009		569,820		35,610		–	–	–	–	–
	Average interest rate	12.5	%	59.2	%
UPC Senior Discount Notes due 2009		350,481		21,896		–	–	–	–	–
	Average interest rate	13.375	%	57.400	%
UPC Senior Discount Notes due 2009		128,174		9,604		–	–	–	–	–
	Average interest rate	13.375	%	53.410	%
UPC Senior Notes due 2007		100,000		14,000		–	–	–	–	–
	Average interest rate	10.875	%	84.580	%
UPC Senior Notes due 2009		100,397		14,140		–	–	–	–	–
	Average interest rate	11.25	%	82.00	%
UPC Senior Discount Notes due 2010		702,200		42,988		–	–	–	–	–
	Average interest rate	13.75	%	55.14	%
UPC Senior Notes due 2010		325,939		48,374		–	–	–	–	–
	Average interest rate	11.50	%	79.53	%
UPC Senior Notes due 2010		651,839		96,748		–	–	–	–	–
	Average interest rate	11.25	%	79.17	%
UPC Senior Notes due 2010		198,757		28,000		–	–	–	–	–
	Average interest rate	11.25	%	81.25	%
PCI Notes		15,858		12,524		–	–	15,858	–	–
	Average interest rate	9.875	%	15.150	%
@Entertainment 1998 Senior Discount Notes		176,637		16,959		–	–	–	–	–
	Average interest rate	14.5	%	71.900	%
@Entertainment 1999 Senior Discount Notes		158,816		14,948		–	–	–	–	–
	Average interest rate	14.5	%	64.2	%
@Entertainment 1999 Series C Senior Discount Notes		17,534		1,724		–	–	–	–	–
	Average interest rate	7.000	%	76.597	%
DIC Loan		53,593		53,593		–	53,593	–	–	–
	Average interest rate	10.0	%	10.0	%
Exchangeable Loan		955,638		955,638		–	–	–	–	–
	Average Interest rate	6.0	%	6.0	%

Equity Prices

As of September 30, 2001, we are exposed to equity price fluctuations related to our investments in equity securities. Our investment in United is classified as available for sale. Changes in the price of the stock are reflected as unrealized gains (losses) in our statement of shareholders' equity, until such

time as the stock is sold and any unrealized gain (loss) will be reflected in the statement of operations. Our investments in PrimaCom and SBS are accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

	Number of Shares	Fair Value as of September 30, 2001
	(In thousands of Euros, except share amounts)
United	5,569,240	14,125
PrimaCom AG	4,948,039	20,176
SBS	6,000,000	104,947

As of September 30, 2001, we are also exposed to equity price fluctuations related to our debt, which is convertible into our ordinary shares. The table below provides information about our convertible debt, including expected cash flows and related weighted-average interest rates.

		Amount Outstanding as of September 30, 2001
		Amount Outstanding as of September 30, 2001		Expected Repayment as of December 31,
		Book Value	Fair Value	Expected Repayment as of December 31,
		Book Value	Fair Value	2001	2002
		(In thousands of Euros)
DIC Loan		53,593	53,593	–	53,593
	10% per annum

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 5—Other Information

The operating data set forth below reflect the aggregate statistics of the operating systems in which the Company has an ownership interest.

		As at September 30, 2001
		UPC Paid-in Ownership		Homes in Service Area	Homes Passed	Two Way Homes Passed(1)	Basic Subscribers	Basic Penetration		Direct To Home (DTH)	Digital Subscribers
Multi-channel TV
Consolidated companies:
Norway		100.0	%	529,000	476,300	155,300	332,200	69.7	%	–	–
Sweden		100.0	%	770,000	421,600	244,400	260,900	61.9	%	–	–
Belgium		100.0	%	530,000	152,300	152,300	122,400	80.4	%	–	–
France		92.0	%	2,656,500	1,290,700	536,700	425,100	32.9	%	–	8,800
The Netherlands		100.0	%	2,596,800	2,469,300	2,164,100	2,288,300	92.7	%	–	40,300
The Netherlands (Alkmaar)		100.0	%	47,700	45,200	45,200	40,300	89.2	%	–	400
Austria		95.0	%	1,081,400	923,300	920,100	493,200	53.4	%	–	–
Germany (EWT/TSS)		51.0	%	714,100	714,100	12,100	589,100	82.5	%	–	–

	Total Western Europe			8,925,500	6,492,800	4,230,200	4,551,500			–	49,500

Poland		100.0	%	1,851,800	1,851,800	181,000	1,007,400	54.4	%	311,400	–
Hungary		98.9–100.0	%	1,001,100	910,600	362,800	653,600	71.8	%	51,200	–
Czech Republic		99.9–100.0	%	913,000	786,400	179,300	342,700	43.6	%	38,600	–
Romania		51–70.0	%	648,500	450,700	–	289,100	64.1	%	–	–
Slovak Republic		95–100.0	%	517,800	373,200	17,300	305,500	81.9	%	11,800	–

	Total Eastern Europe			4,932,200	4,372,700	740,400	2,598,300			413,000	–

	Total consolidated			13,857,700	10,865,500	4,970,600	7,149,800			413,000	49,500

Non-consolidated companies:
Germany (PrimaCom)(2)		25.0	%	1,927,100	1,927,100	418,000	1,305,800	67.8	%	–	6,900
Israel(9)		46.6	%	680,000	660,400	405,000	426,800	64.6	%	–	–
Malta		50.0	%	184,500	182,800	35,000	91,000	49.8	%	–	–

	Total non-consolidated			2,791,600	2,770,300	858,000	1,823,600			–	6,900

	Total			16,649,300	13,635,800	5,828,600	8,973,400			413,000	56,400

Summary Operating Data 2001 (continued)

		As at September 30, 2001
		UPC Paid-in Ownership		Subscribers Residential	Lines Residential
Cable Telephony
Consolidated companies:
Norway		100.0	%	18,600	20,200
France		92.0	%	59,800	62,400
The Netherlands		100.0	%	166,200	207,300
Austria		95.0	%	130,200	131,300
Germany (EWT/TSS)		51.0	%	100	100

	Total cable telephony			374,900	421,300

Non-Cable Telephony
Consolidated companies:
Czech Republic(3)		99.9–100.0	%	3,400	3,400
Hungary(3)		98.9–100.0	%	67,300	72,700

	Total non-cable telephony			70,700	76,100

	Total			445,600	497,400

Summary Operating Data 2001 (continued)

		As at September 30, 2001
					3rd Party ISP Subscribers(4)	Data over Satellite
				Subscribers
		UPC Paid-in Ownership		Subscribers
		UPC Paid-in Ownership		Residential	Residential	Residential
Internet
Consolidated companies:
Norway		100.0	%	22,300	–	–
Sweden		100.0	%	44,100	–	–
Belgium		100.0	%	20,300	–	–
France		92.0	%	19,900	–	–
The Netherlands		100.0	%	214,600	1,300	–
The Netherlands (Alkmaar)		100.0	%	–	3,700	–
Austria		95.0	%	129,500	–	–
Germany (EWT/TSS)		51.0	%	–	300	–

	Total Western Europe			450,700	5,300	–

Poland		100.0	%	5,500	–
Hungary		98.9–100.0	%	7,800	2,700	–
Czech Republic		99.9–100.0	%	–	4,200	–

	Total Eastern Europe			13,300	6,900	–

	Total consolidated			464,000	12,200	–

Non-consolidated companies:
Germany (PrimaCom)(2)		25.0	%	–	27,000	–
Malta		50.0	%	–	4,000	–

	Total non- consolidated			–	31,000	–

	Total			464,000	43,200	–

Summary Operating Data 2001 (continued)

The operating data set forth below reflects the aggregate statistics of the operating systems in which the Company has an ownership interest.

			As at September 30, 2000
			UPC Paid-in Ownership	Homeas in Service Area	Homes Passed	Two way Homes Passed(1)	Basic Subscribers	Basic Penetration		Direct To Home (DTH)
Multi-channel TV
	Consolidated companies:
	Norway		100.0%	529,000	473,700	99,500	331,400	69.9	%	–
	Sweden		100.0%	770,000	424,600	230,900	250,500	59.0	%	–
	Belgium		100.0%	530,000	152,100	152,100	124,000	81.5	%	–
	France		92.0%	2,518,300	1,124,600	343,700	382,100	34.0	%	–
	The Netherlands		100.0%	2,552,100	2,440,600	1,963,200	2,257,600	92.5	%	–
	Austria		95.0%	1,081,000	913,800	904,300	474,000	51.9	%	–

		Total Western Europe		7,980,400	5,529,400	3,693,700	3,819,600			–

	Poland		100.0%	1,950,000	1,811,300	84,000	1,042,500	57.6	%	383,200
	Hungary		98.9–100.0%	1,001,100	824,300	249,800	604,500	73.3	%	10,200
	Czech Republic		99.9–100.0%	894,300	775,200	72,000	409,300	52.8	%	400
	Romania		51.0–70.0%	668,500	460,000	–	282,600	61.4	%	–
	Slovak Republic		95.0–100.0%	417,800	296,500	–	244,100	82.3	%	1,200

		Total Eastern Europe		4,931,700	4,167,300	405,800	2,583,000			395,000

		Total consolidated		12,912,100	9,696,700	4,099,500	6,402,600			395,000

	Non-consolidated companies:
	Germany (PrimaCom)(5)		25.1%	1,422,900	1,422,800	30,400	919,600	64.6	%	–
	Israel		46.6%	660,000	631,400	393,200	447,100	70.2	%	–
	Malta		50.0%	181,500	177,100	–	81,600	45.1	%	–

		Total non-consolidated		2,264,400	2,231,300	423,600	1,448,300	–

	Total			15,176,500	11,928,000	4,523,100	7,850,900			395,000

Summary Operating Data 2000 (continued)

			As at September 30, 2000
					Subscribers		Lines
			UPC Paid-in Ownership		Subscribers		Lines
			UPC Paid-in Ownership		Residential	Businesses	Residential	Businesses
Cable Telephony
	Consolidated companies:
	Norway		100.0	%	10,500	200	11,500	3,200
	France		92.0	%	29,600	–	30,500	600
	The Netherlands		100.0	%	119,300	200	142,500	14,800
	Austria		95.0	%	80,500	1,100	81,900	3,400

		Total cable telephony			239,900	1,500	266,400	22,000

Non-Cable Telephony
	Consolidated companies:
	The Netherlands(6)		80.0	%	35,600	8,200	–	–
	Mundi Telecom		51.0	%	3,900	3,500	–	–
	Czech Republic(3)		100.0	%	3,600	–	3,600	–
	Hungary (Monor)(3)		98.9	%	65,600	3,500	67,700	6,700

		Total non-cable telephony			108,700	15,200	71,300	6,700

	Total				348,600	16,700	337,700	28,700

			As at September 30, 2000
							3rd Party ISP Subscribers(4)
					Subscribers
			UPC Paid-in Ownership		Subscribers
			UPC Paid-in Ownership		Residential	Businesses	Residential	Businesses
Internet
	Consolidated companies:
	Norway		100.0	%	9,800	200	–	–
	Sweden		100.0	%	24,100	–	–	–
	Belgium		100.0	%	12,600	1,000	–	–
	France		92.0	%	8,900	–	–	–
	The Netherlands		100.0	%	116,000	2,200	19,600	300
	Austria		95.0	%	78,100	1,600	–	–

		Total Western Europe			249,500	5,000	19,600	300

	Hungary		100.0	%	1,300	–	–	–
	Czech Republic		100.0	%	2,200	–	–	–

		Total Eastern Europe			3,500	–	–	–

		Total consolidated			253,000	5,000	19,600	300

	Non-consolidated companies:
	Germany (PrimaCom)(5)		25.1	%	–	–	200	–

		Total non-consolidated				–	200	–

	Total				253,000	5,000	19,800	300

Summary Operating Data 2000 and 2001

Residential RGU's(7)

The operating data set forth below reflect the aggregate statistics of the operating systems in which the Company has an ownership interest.

		Total RGU's
		As at September 30, 2001	As at September 30, 2000
Norway		373,100	351,700
Sweden		305,000	274,600
Belgium		142,700	136,600
France		513,600	420,600
The Netherlands		2,710,700	2,512,600
The Netherlands (Alkmaar)		44,400	–
The Netherlands (Uniport Carrier Select)(6)		–	35,600
Austria		752,900	632,600
Germany (EWT/TSS)		589,500	–
Mundi(8)		–	3,900

	Total Western Europe	5,431,900	4,368,200

Poland		1,324,300	1,425,600
Hungary		782,600	681,600
Czech Republic		388,900	415,500
Romania		289,100	282,600
Slovak Republic		317,300	245,300

	Total Eastern Europe	3,102,200	3,050,600

	Total consolidated	8,534,100	7,418,800

(1): Two way homes passed represents the number of homes passed where customers can request and receive an installation of a two-way addressable set top and "normal" customer services (e.g. the service is launched, customers are billed and normal service activity is available).
(2): Statistics of PrimaCom are as of June 30, 2001.
(3): Hungary (Monor) and Czech Republic offer traditional telephony service.
(4): Internet subscribers who are not served bychello broadband.
(5): Statistics of PrimaCom are as of December 31, 2000.
(6): UTH owned 80% of Uniport as of September 30, 2000. UTH sold its 100% owned business of Uniport in April 2001.
(7): RGU's is the sum of Basic Cable, Digital, Residential Internet, Residential Telephony and DTH subscribers.
(8): In 2001, Mundi Telecom subscribers are included inPriority Telecom.
(9): Israel has distributed approximately 87,500 digital set top computers to its subscribers by the end of September 2001. These subscribers do not yet generate digital revenues, therefore they are only reported as basic subscribers.

Item 6—Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a): Exhibits—none
(b): Reports on Form 8-K filed during the Quarter

Date Filed	Date of Event	Item Reported
August 27, 2001	August 10, 2001	Item 5—Announcement of execution of definitive agreements to merge Polish satellite television platforms with the Polish platform of Canal + Group.
September 26, 2001	September 21, 2001	Item 5—Announcement of issuance of prospectus for purpose of the listing of ordinary shares of Priority Telecom N.V. at the Official Segment of the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange.
October 22, 2001	October 19, 2001	Item 5—Response statement, to holders of UPC Notes, states that UPC is expressing no opinion and remains neutral toward the Liberty offer.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date: November 14, 2001		UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V.
		By:	/s/ CHARLES H.R. BRACKEN Charles H.R. Bracken Board of Management Member and Chief Financial Officer (and Principal Accounting Officer)

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UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Stated in thousands of Euros, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited)
UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Stated in thousands of Euros, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited)
UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Stated in thousands of Euros, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited)
UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Stated in thousands of Euros) (Unaudited)
UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Introduction
Statements of Cash Flows
Consolidated Capital Expenditures
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Certain Dutch Tax Issues
Inflation and Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Losses
European Economic and Monetary Union
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