Northland Cable Properties Eight Limited Partnership (NCPE) 10-Q 2009 Q3 Quarterly report

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

þ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the period endedSeptember 30, 2009

or

o Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from                    to                    

Commission File Number: 0-18307

Northland Cable Properties Eight Limited Partnership

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Washington	91-1423516
(State of Organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
101 Stewart Street, Suite 700, Seattle, Washington	98101
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(206) 623-1351
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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Yesþ                    Noo

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

	PART 1 — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	ITEM 1. Financial Statements
	ITEM 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
	ITEM 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
	ITEM 4.Controls and Procedures
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
	ITEM 1Legal proceedings
	ITEM 1ARisk Factors
	ITEM 2Changes in securities
	ITEM 3Defaults upon senior securities
	ITEM 4Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
	ITEM 5Other information
	ITEM 6Exhibits
SIGNATURES
EX-31.(A)
EX-31.(B)
EX-32.(A)
EX-32.(B)

PART 1 — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

NORTHLAND CABLE PROPERTIES EIGHT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS — (UNAUDITED)
(Prepared by the Managing General Partner)

	September 30,			December 31,
	2009			2008
ASSETS
Cash	$	513,788		$	489,846
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $9,500 and $5,000, respectively		87,628			89,671
Due from affiliates		29,710			24,610
Prepaid expenses		80,297			57,645
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $9,476,033 and $9,151,364, respectively		2,300,236			2,329,298
Franchise agreements, net of accumulated amortization of $1,907,136		3,152,204			3,152,204
Loan fees, net of accumulated amortization of $91,736 and $90,403, respectively		889			2,222
Total assets	$	6,164,752		$	6,145,496
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL (DEFICIT)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	282,747		$	310,966
Due to General Partner and affiliates		21,854			22,358
Deposits		6,275			3,900
Subscriber prepayments		178,947			218,299
Term loan		1,518,376			1,778,945
Total liabilities		2,008,199			2,334,468
Partners’ capital (deficit):
General Partner:
Contributed capital, net		1,000			1,000
Accumulated deficit		(39,471	)		(42,926	)
		(38,471	)		(41,926	)
Limited Partners:
Contributed capital, net		8,102,518			8,102,518
Accumulated deficit		(3,907,494	)		(4,249,564	)
		4,195,024			3,852,954
Total partners’ capital		4,156,553			3,811,028
Total liabilities and partners’ capital	$	6,164,752		$	6,145,496

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

NORTHLAND CABLE PROPERTIES EIGHT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (UNAUDITED)
(Prepared by the Managing General Partner)

	For the nine months ended September 30,
	2009			2008
Service revenues	$	2,947,881		$	2,830,572
Expenses:
Cable system operations / cost of revenue (including $32,007 and $34,112 to affiliates in 2009 and 2008, respectively), excluding depreciation shown below		303,867			344,783
General and administrative (including $337,358 and $327,183 to affiliates in 2009 and 2008, respectively)		770,795			706,407
Programming / cost of revenue (including $13,735 and $4,624 to affiliates in 2009 and 2008, respectively)		1,106,941			1,045,356
Depreciation / cost of revenue		368,881			370,311
Gain on disposal of assets		(561	)		(553	)
		2,549,923			2,466,304
Income from operations		397,958			364,268
Other income (expense):
Interest expense and amortization of loan fees		(31,711	)		(79,368	)
Interest income and other, net		(20,722	)		(91,099	)
		(52,433	)		(170,467	)
Net income	$	345,525		$	193,801
Allocation of net income:
General Partner (1%)	$	3,455		$	1,938
Limited Partners (99%)	$	342,070		$	191,863
Net income per limited partnership unit:
(19,087 units)	$	17.92		$	10.05

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

NORTHLAND CABLE PROPERTIES EIGHT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (UNAUDITED)
(Prepared by the Managing General Partner)

	For the three months ended September 30,
	2009			2008
Service revenues	$	966,154		$	940,212
Expenses:
Cable system operations / cost of revenue (including $10,723 and $11,020 to affiliates in 2009 and 2008, respectively), excluding depreciation shown below		106,792			117,829
General and administrative (including $107,728 and $108,444 to affiliates in 2009 and 2008, respectively)		258,750			247,525
Programming / cost of revenue (including $4,858 and $1,559 to affiliates in 2009 and 2008, respectively)		357,720			345,976
Depreciation / cost of revenue		124,446			121,463
		847,708			832,793
Income from operations		118,446			107,419
Other income (expense):
Interest expense and amortization of loan fees		(9,696	)		(23,515	)
Interest income and other, net		(11,658	)		(21,798	)
		(21,354	)		(45,313	)
Net income	$	97,092		$	62,106
Allocation of net income:
General Partner (1%)	$	971		$	621
Limited Partners (99%)	$	96,121		$	61,485
Net income per limited partnership unit:
(19,087 units)	$	5.04		$	3.22

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

NORTHLAND CABLE PROPERTIES EIGHT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS — (UNAUDITED)
(Prepared by the Managing General Partner)

	For the nine months ended September 30,
	2009			2008
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	345,525		$	193,801
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		368,881			370,311
Amortization of loan fees		1,333			1,345
Gain on sale of assets		(561	)		(553	)
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:
Accounts receivable		2,043			(7,730	)
Due from affiliates		(5,100	)		(24,303	)
Prepaid expenses		(22,652	)		(8,594	)
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		(28,219	)		(58,869	)
Due to General Partner and affiliates		(504	)		(65,118	)
Subscriber prepayments and deposits		(36,977	)		(8,036	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		623,769			392,254
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment		(340,258	)		(154,703	)
Proceeds from sale of assets		1,000			8,800
Net cash used in investing activities		(339,258	)		(145,903	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal payments on borrowings		(260,569	)		(178,927	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(260,569	)		(178,927	)
INCREASE IN CASH		23,942			67,424
CASH, beginning of period		489,846			311,306
CASH, end of period	$	513,788		$	378,730
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for interest	$	30,378		$	78,024

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

NORTHLAND CABLE PROPERTIES EIGHT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(1) Basis of Presentation

These unaudited financial statements are being filed in conformity with Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X regarding interim financial statement disclosure and do not contain all of the necessary footnote disclosures required for a full presentation of the balance sheets, statements of operations and statements of cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. However, in the opinion of management, these statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Partnership’s financial position at September 30, 2009, its statement of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, and its statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. Results of operations for these periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year. These financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the Partnership’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

(2) Intangible Assets

The Partnership does not amortize intangible assets determined to have indefinite lives. The Partnership has determined that its franchises meet the definition of indefinite lived assets. The Partnership tests these assets for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter using financial information as of September 30th, or on an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate the assets might be impaired.

Loan fees are being amortized using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest rate method. Future amortization of loan fees is expected to be approximately as follows:

2009 (3 months)		445
2010 (3 Months)		444
	$	889

(3) Term Loan

In September 2006, the Partnership agreed to certain terms and conditions with its existing lender and amended its credit agreement. The terms of the amendment extend the maturity date of the loan to March 31, 2010 and modify the principal repayment schedule and the Funded Debt to Cash Flow Ratio. The term loan is collateralized by a first lien position on all present and future assets of the Partnership. Interest rates are based on LIBOR and include a margin paid to the lender based on overall leverage, and may increase or decrease as the Partnership’s leverage fluctuates. Principal payments plus interest are due quarterly until maturity on March 31, 2010. In connection with the credit amendment, the Partnership paid approximately $6,400 in additional loan fees, which are being amortized over the extended term of the loan. All previously capitalized loan fees remained capitalized. As of September 30, 2009, the balance of the term loan agreement was $1,518,376.

Annual maturities of the term loan after September 30, 2009 are as follows:

2009		65,000
2010		1,453,376
	$	1,518,376

Under the terms of the amended loan agreement, the Partnership has agreed to restrictive covenants which require the maintenance of certain ratios, including a Funded Debt to Cash Flow Ratio of no more than 2.75 to 1 decreasing over time to 2.00 to 1, a Cash Flow Coverage Ratio of no less than 1.10 to 1, and a limitation on the maximum amount of annual capital expenditures of $700,000, among other restrictions. The General Partner submits quarterly debt compliance reports to the Partnership’s creditor under this agreement. As of September 30, 2009, the Partnership was in compliance with the terms of its loan agreement.

The Partnership follows general accounting standards that require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods as well as in annual financial statements. The carrying value of the variable rate term loan approximates fair value.

As of the date of this filing, the balance under the credit facility is $1,518,376 at a LIBOR based interest rate of 2.24%. This interest rate expires during the fourth quarter of 2009, at which time a new rate will be established. Due to the variable interest rate the carrying value of the term loan approximates fair value.

(4) Litigation

The Partnership is party to ordinary and routine litigation proceedings that are incidental to the Partnership’s business. Management believes that the outcome of all pending legal proceedings will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the Partnership, its financial statements, prospects or debt service abilities.

(5) Potential Sale of Systems

On July 5, 2007, Northland Cable Properties Eight Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) executed a purchase and sale agreement to sell the operating assets and franchise rights of its remaining cable systems serving the communities of Aliceville, Alabama and Swainsboro, Georgia to Green River Media and Communications, LLC (“Green River”), an unaffiliated third party. The transaction was expected to close by the end of March, 2008.

The terms of the purchase and sale agreement include a sales price of $8,100,000, which may be adjusted based on subscription revenue generated prior to closing, and require that approximately ten percent of the gross proceeds be placed in escrow to secure compliance with representations and warranties, to be released to the Partnership eighteen months from the closing of the transaction. Net proceeds to be received upon closing are to be used to pay all remaining liabilities of the Partnership, including transaction costs and amounts outstanding under the Partnership’s Term Loan Agreement (with a balance of $1,518,376 as of September 30, 2009) and to make liquidating distributions to the limited and general partners. Limited partners will receive a final distribution eighteen months from the closing date when the escrow proceeds are released.

On December 19, 2007, the Partnership filed with the Security and Exchange Commission a definitive proxy statement to solicit limited partner approval (i) to authorize the sale of substantially all the assets of the Partnership to Green River, or its assignee with the Partnership’s consent, (ii) to authorize the alternative sale of substantially all of the Partnership’s assets to Northland Communications Corporation, its general partner, or one or more affiliates of Northland Communications Corporation, if the Green River transaction was not consummated by March 31, 2008, or such later date mutually agreed upon by the Partnership and Green River, or in the event that the Green River transaction was otherwise terminated prior to such date (the “Alternative Sale Transaction”), and (iii) to authorize an amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Partnership dated August 10, 1989, to exclude the Alternative Sale Transaction from the independent appraisal procedures that would otherwise be required by the partnership agreement. The purchase agreement that would be entered into with respect to the Alternative Sale Transaction would contain substantially the same terms and conditions as provided in the Green River purchase agreement, except that the general partner’s obligation to close will be subject to the general partner’s ability to secure satisfactory financing. If such condition has not been met within 90 days after the agreement for the Alternative Sale Transaction becomes effective, the general partner would have the right to terminate the alternative purchase agreement without penalty. On February 27, 2008, at the special meeting of limited partners of the Partnership, limited partners voted to approve the three matters discussed above.

On March 31, 2008, the Partnership notified Green River of its termination of the asset purchase agreement dated as of July 5, 2007 between the Partnership and Green River (“the Agreement”). Green River disputed the right of the Partnership to terminate the Agreement and filed a motion in the District Court, City and County of Denver, seeking injunctive relief. Green River’s motion for preliminary injunction was granted by the court.

On September 9, 2008, the District Court, for the City and County of Denver upheld the preliminary injunction enjoining the Partnership from terminating the Agreement. Pursuant to the District Court’s preliminary injunction, the Agreement currently remains in full force and effect. The Partnership has appealed the initial injunction order of the District Court as originally entered and as subsequently modified. It is currently unknown when the appellate court will rule on its appeal. The Partnership will diligently work toward completing a transaction for the sale of its operating assets that are the subject of the Agreement, although no assurance can be given that such a transaction will be consummated.

Fees for legal and accounting activities in connection with the aforementioned purchase and sale transaction amounted to $11,880 and $18,591 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively, and have been expensed as incurred within interest income and other in the accompanying statement of operations.

(6) Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

We measure certain financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value. These levels are:

• Level 1 — inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

• Level 2 — quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active.

• Level 3 — significant inputs are unobservable for the asset or liability.

The following table summarizes the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2009.

	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Cash	$	513,788	$	513,788	$	—	$	—

The Partnership adopted FASB ASC 820 (previously FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB 28-1,Interim Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments)in second quarter 2009. FASB ASC 820 requires disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods as well as in annual financial statements. The adoption did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The carrying values of cash and the variable rate term loan approximate fair value.

(7) Liquidity

The Partnership’s primary source of liquidity is cash flow provided by operations. The Partnership generates cash through the monthly billing of subscribers for cable and other services. Losses from uncollectible accounts have not been material. Based on management’s analysis, the Partnership’s cash flow from operations and cash on hand will be sufficient to cover operating costs, debt service, planned capital expenditures and working capital needs for the remainder of 2009. On March 31, 2010 the Partnership’s loan matures and $1,453,376 becomes due and payable as of that date. The Partnership does not have the necessary liquidity to meet this scheduled debt payment. The Partnership is currently discussing an extension of its debt maturity with its lender however no agreement has been reached. The lender will require the Partnership to extend the Partnership’s life, currently set to expire on December 31, 2010, before agreeing to extend the debt maturity. On September 25, 2009, a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A and an accompanying proxy card were mailed to limited partners of record as of September 2, 2009, in connection with a special meeting to be held on November 19, 2009. The special meeting is called for the purpose of considering a proposal to amend the Partnership Agreement, to extend the term of the Partnership from December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2013. Extension of the Partnership’s life will need approval from a majority of its limited partners. No assurances can be given that the lender will agree to extend the debt maturity nor can any assurances be given that a majority of the limited partners will approve an extension of the Partnership’s life. Given these facts, the Partnership’s ability to continue as a going concern is in substantial doubt at September 30, 2009.

(8) Subsequent Events

The Partnership follows established general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. Specifically: (1) the period after the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements, (2) the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements, and (3) the disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date. Management has reviewed events occurring through November 12, 2009, the date the financial statements were issued and no subsequent events occurred requiring accrual or disclosure.

PART I (continued)

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

Results of Continuing Operations — Nine months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

Total basic subscribers decreased from 4,840 as of September 30, 2008 to 4,575 as of September 30, 2009. The loss in subscribers is a result of several factors including competition from Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) providers, availability of off-air signals in the Partnership’s markets and regional and local economic conditions. To address this customer trend, the Partnership is increasing its customer retention efforts and its emphasis on bundling its video and data products.

Revenue totaled $2,947,881 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, an increase of 4% from $2,830,572 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were comprised of the following sources:

• $2,117,324 (72%) from basic and expanded services

• $112,553 (4%) from premium services

• $469,938 (16%) from high speed internet services

• $61,524 (2%) from advertising

• $54,120 (2%) from late fees

• $132,422 (4%) from other sources

Average monthly revenue per subscriber increased $6.09 or approximately 10% from $62.63 for nine months ended September 30, 2008 to $68.72 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. This increase is attributable to rate increases implemented throughout the Partnership’s systems during the first quarter of 2009 and increased penetration of new products, specifically, high-speed Internet services. This increase in average monthly revenue per subscriber was offset by the aforementioned decrease in basic subscribers.

Operating expenses, excluding general and administrative, programming, and depreciation expenses, totaled $303,867 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, a decrease of $40,916 or approximately 12% from the same period in 2008. This decrease is primarily attributable to an increase in the capitalization of certain costs as a result of increases in capital spending levels and a decrease in vehicle operating expenses offset by increased system utilities and operating salary expense. Employee wages, which represent the primary component of operating expenses, are reviewed annually, and in most cases, increased based on cost of living adjustments and other factors. Therefore, assuming the number of operating and regional employees remains constant, management expects increases in operating expenses in the future.

General and administrative expenses totaled $770,795 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, an increase of approximately 9% from $706,407 for the same period in 2008. This increase is primarily attributable to a higher bill processing, property insurance, audit fees and management fees.

Programming expenses totaled $1,106,941 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, representing an increase of $61,585 or approximately 6% over the same period in 2008. The increase is primarily attributable to higher costs charged by various program suppliers and higher costs associated with the increase in high-speed Internet and telephone subscribers, offset by the aforementioned decrease in video subscribers. Rate increases from program suppliers, as well as new fees due to the launch of additional channels, high-speed Internet and telephone services, will contribute to the trend of increased programming costs in the future, assuming that the number of subscribers remains constant.

Depreciation expense totaled $368,881 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, consistent with the same period in 2008. Depreciation of recent purchases related to the upgrade of plant and equipment were offset by certain assets becoming fully depreciated.

Interest expense and amortization of loan fees decreased approximately 60% from $79,368 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 to $31,711 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease in interest expense and amortization of loan fees is attributable to lower average outstanding indebtedness, as a result of required principal repayments, along with lower interest rates in 2009 as compared to 2008.

Interest income and other, net totaled $20,722 and $91,099 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and consists primarily of litigation costs incurred in connection with the proposed sale of the Partnership’s assets.

Results of Operations — Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

Total basic subscribers decreased from 4,840 as of September 30, 2008 to 4,575 as of September 30, 2009. The loss in subscribers is a result of several factors including competition from Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) providers, availability of off-air signals in the Partnership’s markets and regional and local economic conditions. To address this customer trend, the Partnership is increasing its customer retention efforts and its emphasis on bundling its video and data products.

Revenue totaled $966,154 for the three months ended September 30, 2009, an increase of 3% from $940,212 for the three months ended September 30, 2008. Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were comprised of the following sources:

• $689,179 (71%) from basic and expanded services

• $35,216 (4%) from premium services

• $155,812 (16%) from high speed internet services

• $23,679 (2%) from advertising

• $17,534 (2%) from late fees

• $44,734 (5%) from other sources

Average monthly revenue per subscriber increased $6.02 or approximately 9% from $63.95 for three months ended September 30, 2008 to $69.97 for the three months ended September 30, 2009. This increase is attributable to rate increases implemented throughout the Partnership’s systems during the first quarter of 2009 and increased penetration of new products, specifically, high-speed Internet and telephone services. This increase in average monthly revenue per subscriber was offset by the aforementioned decrease in basic subscribers.

Operating expenses, excluding general and administrative, programming, and depreciation expenses, totaled $106,792 for the three months ended September 30, 2009, a decrease of $11,037 or approximately 9% from the same period in 2008. This decrease is primarily attributable to an increase in the capitalization of certain costs as a result of increases in capital spending levels, offset by increases in system utility expenses. Employee wages, which represent the primary component of operating expenses, are reviewed annually, and in most cases, increased based on cost of living adjustments and other factors. Therefore, assuming the number of operating and regional employees remain constant, management expects increases in operating expenses in the future.

General and administrative expenses totaled $258,750 for the three months ended September 30, 2009, an increase of $11,225 or approximately 4% from $247,525 for the same period in 2008. The increase is primarily attributable to increased bill processing and bad debt expense.

Programming expenses totaled $357,720 for the three months ended September 30, 2009, representing an increase of $11,744 or approximately 3% from $345,976 for the same period in 2008. The increase is primarily attributable to higher costs charged by various program suppliers and higher costs associated with the increase in high-speed Internet and telephone subscribers, offset by the aforementioned decrease in video subscribers. Rate increases from program suppliers, as well as new fees due to the launch of additional channels and high-speed Internet and telephone services, will contribute to the trend of increased programming costs in the future, assuming that the number of subscribers remains constant.

Depreciation expense increased approximately 2% from $121,463 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 to $124,446 for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The increase is attributable to depreciation of recent purchases related to the upgrade of plant and equipment offset by certain assets becoming fully depreciated.

Interest expense and amortization of loan fees decreased approximately 59% from $23,515 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 to $9,696 for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease in interest expense and amortization of loan fees is attributable to lower average outstanding indebtedness, as a result of required principal repayments, along with lower interest rates in the third quarter of 2009 as compared to the same period in 2008.

Interest income and other, net totaled $11,658 and $21,798 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and consists primarily of litigation costs incurred in connection with the proposed sale of the Partnership’s assets.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Partnership’s primary source of liquidity is cash flow provided by operations. The Partnership generates cash through the monthly billing of subscribers for cable and other services. Losses from uncollectible accounts have not been material. Based on management’s analysis, the Partnership’s cash flow from operations and cash on hand will be sufficient to cover operating costs, debt service, planned capital expenditures and working capital needs for the remainder of 2009. On March 31, 2010 the Partnership’s loan matures and $1,453,376 becomes due and payable as of that date. The Partnership does not have the necessary liquidity to meet this scheduled debt payment. The Partnership is currently discussing an extension of its debt maturity with its lender however no agreement has been reached. The lender will require the Partnership to extend the Partnership’s life, currently set to expire on December 31, 2010, before agreeing to extend the debt maturity. Extension of the Partnership’s life will need approval from a majority of its limited partners. No assurances can be given that the lender will agree to extend the debt maturity nor can any assurances be given that a majority of the limited partners will approve an extension of the Partnership’s life. Given these facts, the Partnership’s ability to continue as a going concern is in substantial doubt at September 30, 2009.

Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $623,769 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Adjustments to the $345,525 net income for the period to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities consisted primarily of depreciation of $368,881, offset by changes in other operating assets and liabilities of $91,409.

Net cash used in investing activities totaled $339,258 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and consisted primarily of capital expenditures.

Net cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 consisted of $260,569 in principal payments on long-term debt.

Term Loan

In September 2006, the Partnership agreed to certain terms and conditions with its existing lender and amended its credit agreement. The terms of the amendment extended the maturity date of the loan to March 31, 2010 and modified the principal repayment schedule and the Funded Debt to Cash Flow Ratio. The term loan is collateralized by a first lien position on all present and future assets of the Partnership. Interest rates are based on LIBOR and include a margin paid to the lender based on overall leverage, and may increase or decrease as the Partnership’s leverage fluctuates. Principal payments plus interest are due quarterly until maturity on March 31, 2010. In connection with the credit amendment, the Partnership paid approximately $6,400 in additional loan fees, which are being amortized over the extended term of the loan. All previously capitalized loan fees remained capitalized. As of September 30, 2009, the balance of the term loan agreement was $1,518,376.

Annual maturities of the term loan after September 30, 2009 are as follows:

2009		65,000
2010		1,453,376
	$	1,518,376

Under the terms of the amended loan agreement, the Partnership has agreed to restrictive covenants which require the maintenance of certain ratios, including a Funded Debt to Cash Flow Ratio of no more than 2.75 to 1 decreasing over time to 2.00 to 1, a Cash Flow Coverage Ratio of no less than 1.10 to 1, and a limitation on the maximum amount of annual capital expenditures of $700,000, among other restrictions. The General Partner submits quarterly debt compliance reports to the Partnership’s creditor under this agreement. As of September 30, 2009, the Partnership was in compliance with the terms of its loan agreement.

As of the date of this filing, the balance under the credit facility is $1,518,376 at a LIBOR based interest rate of 2.24%. This interest rate expires during the fourth quarter of 2009, at which time a new rate will be established.

Obligations and Commitments

In addition to working capital needs for ongoing operations, the Partnership has capital requirements for annual maturities related to the refinanced credit facility and required minimum operating lease payments. The following table summarizes the Partnership’s contractual obligations as of September 30, 2009:

			Payments Due By Period
			Less than		1 - 3		3 - 5		More than
	Total		1 year		Years		years		5 years
Notes payable		1,518,376		1,518,376		—		—		—
Minimum operating lease payments		41,850		13,600		9,950		4,900		13,400
Total	$	1,560,226	$	1,531,976	$	9,950	$	4,900	$	13,400

(a)	These contractual obligations do not include accounts payable and accrued liabilities, which are expected to be paid in 2009.
(b)	The Partnership also rents utility poles in its operations. Amounts due under these agreements are not included in the above minimum operating lease payments amounts as, generally, pole rentals are cancelable on short notice. The Partnership does however anticipate that such rentals will recur. Pole rental expense was $90,981 in 2008.
(c)	Note that obligations related to the Partnership’s term loan exclude interest expense as it cannot be determined given the variable interest rate. Interest expense was $105,029 in 2008.

Capital Expenditures

During the first nine months of 2009, the Partnership paid approximately $340,000 for capital expenditures. These expenditures include conversion of off-air broadcast channels to a digital format as well as quality assurance and construction projects to upgrade the plant providing increased channel capacity in both the Aliceville, AL and Swainsboro, GA systems.

Due to the pending sale of the Partnership’s assets, the level of capital expenditures that may be incurred by the Partnership during the remainder of 2009 is uncertain. Capital expenditures for the remainder of the year will be dependant on the timing of the sale however no assurances can be given that such a sale will take place. Planned expenditures include the continuation of distribution plant capacity upgrades in both systems, potential line extension opportunities and the possible launch of additional HD (high definition) channels in both Aliceville, AL and Swainsboro, GA.

Critical Accounting Policies

This discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on the Partnership’s financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following critical accounting policies require a more significant amount of management judgment than other accounting policies the Partnership employs.

Revenue Recognition

Cable television service revenue, including service and maintenance, is recognized in the month service is provided to customers. Advance payments on cable services to be rendered are recorded as subscriber prepayments and deferred. Revenues resulting from the sale of local spot advertising are recognized when the related advertisements or commercials appear before the public.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Costs of additions and substantial improvements, which include materials, labor, and other indirect costs associated with the construction of cable transmission and distribution facilities, are capitalized. Indirect costs include employee salaries and benefits, travel and other costs. These costs are estimated based on historical information and analysis. The Partnership performs evaluations of these estimates as warranted by events or changes in circumstances.

The Partnership capitalizes costs associated with initial customer installations. The costs of disconnecting service or reconnecting service to previously installed locations is expensed in the period incurred. Costs for repairs and maintenance are also charged to operating expense, while equipment replacements, including the replacement of drops, are capitalized.

Intangible Assets

The Partnership does not amortize intangible assets determined to have indefinite lives. The Partnership has determined that its franchises meet the definition of indefinite lived assets. The Partnership tests these assets for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter using financial information as of September 30th, or on an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate the assets might be impaired.

Management believes the franchises have indefinite lives because the franchises are expected to be used by the Partnership for the foreseeable future as determined based on an analysis of all pertinent factors, including changes in legal, regulatory or contractual provisions and effects of obsolescence, demand and competition. In addition, the level of maintenance expenditures required to obtain the future cash flows expected from the franchises is not material in relation to the carrying value of the franchises. While the franchises have defined lives based on the franchising authority, renewals are routinely granted, and management expects them to continue to be granted. This expectation is supported by management’s experience with the Partnership’s franchising authorities and the franchising authorities of the Partnership’s affiliates.

ITEM 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Partnership is subject to market risks arising from changes in interest rates. The Partnership’s primary interest rate exposure results from changes in the LIBOR rate, which is used to determine the interest rate applicable to the Partnership’s debt facilities. The Partnership has from time to time entered into interest rate swap agreements to partially hedge interest rate exposure. Interest rate swaps have the effect of converting the applicable variable rate obligations to fixed or other variable rate obligations. As of the date of this filing, the Partnership is not involved in any interest rate swap agreements. The potential loss over one year that would result from a hypothetical, instantaneous and unfavorable change of 100 basis points in the interest rate of all of the Partnership’s variable rate obligations would be approximately $15,000.

Cautionary statement for purposes of the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements contained or incorporated by reference in this document that are not based on historical fact are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by use of forward-looking terminology such as “believe”, “intends”, “may”, “will”, “expect”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “continue”, or similar terms, variations of those terms or the negative of those terms.

ITEM 4.Controls and Procedures

The Partnership maintains disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. The Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) of the Managing General Partner have evaluated these disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and have determined that such disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

There has been no change during the most recent quarter in the Partnership’s internal controls over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the internal control over financial reporting.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1Legal proceedings

On March 31, 2008, the Partnership notified Green River of its termination of the asset purchase agreement dated as of July 5, 2007 between the Partnership and Green River (“the Agreement”). Green River disputed the right of the Partnership to terminate the Agreement and filed a motion in the District Court, City and County of Denver, seeking injunctive relief. Green River’s motion for preliminary injunction was granted by the court.

On September 9, 2008, the District Court, for the City and County of Denver upheld a preliminary injunction enjoining the Partnership from terminating the Agreement. Pursuant to the District Court’s preliminary injunction, the Agreement currently remains in full force and effect. The Partnership has appealed the initial injunction order of the District Court and it is currently unknown when the appellate court will rule on its appeal. The Partnership will diligently work toward completing a transaction for the sale of its operating assets that are the subject of the Agreement, although no assurance can be given that such a transaction will be consummated.

The Partnership is party to ordinary and routine litigation proceedings that are incidental to the Partnership’s business. Management believes that the outcome of all pending legal proceedings will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the Partnership, its financial statements, prospects or debt service abilities.

ITEM 1ARisk Factors

There have been no material changes from the Partnership’s risk factors as disclosed in the 2008 Form 10-K.

ITEM 2Changes in securities

     None

ITEM 3Defaults upon senior securities

     None

ITEM 4Submission of matters to a vote of security holders

On September 25, 2009, a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A and an accompanying proxy card were mailed to limited partners of record as of September 2, 2009, in connection with a special meeting to be held on November 19, 2009. The special meeting is called for the purpose of considering a proposal to amend the Partnership Agreement, to extend the term of the Partnership from December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2013. Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, the approval of the limited partners who own a majority of all outstanding units of limited partnership interest in the Partnership is required to approve the amendment. If the amendment is approved by the limited partners, the amendment will become effective when the managing general partner executes the amendment and it is filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Washington.

ITEM 5Other information

     None

ITEM 6Exhibits

          (a) Exhibit Index

31(a).	Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Northland Communications Corporation, the General Partner, dated November 12, 2009 pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
31(b).	Certification of President (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) of Northland Communications Corporation, the General Partner, dated November 12, 2009 pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

32(a).	Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Northland Communications Corporation, the General Partner, dated November 12, 2009 pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
32(b).	Certification of President (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) of Northland Communications Corporation, the General Partner, dated November 12, 2009 pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

NORTHLAND CABLE PROPERTIES EIGHT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BY: Northland Communications Corporation,
General Partner

SIGNATURES	CAPACITIES	DATE
/s/ RICHARD I. CLARKRichard I. Clark	Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary	11-12-09
/s/ GARY S. JONESGary S. Jones	President	11-12-09